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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting 9th Annual Tri-Town ~ IKON Dental Office ~ Lincoln’s Birthday Dinner Farmington, New Britain and Plainville Republican Town Committees

To celebrate the launch of IKON Dental, dignitaries and IKON staff attended a grand opening on Thursday, February 22nd. Dr. Khan delivered welcoming remarks and offered tours of the Plainville facility.From left to right: Timothy Shown Above: Plainville RTC Members, and Mayor Erin Stewart above center Stewart, Mark Devoe, Jeff DiCosimo, President Plainville Chamber of and below. Commerce, Dr. Izaz Khan, Chris Moriana, and Rich Rotundo. Story on Page 3... The dinner was hosted an honor it was to be a by the Farmington guest at the White House Republican Town and exchange ideas with Spring Has Sprung!! Committee and held at other dignitaries. Erin is the Farmington Gardens. serving in her 3rd term Over 100 people as Mayor of New Britain attended the event. and we believe she may Pictured above are a be the youngest woman few of the guests that in the United States to attended from Plainville. serve a large city like New Guest speakers were Britain. State Representative, Mayor Stewart has continued to serve William Petit, Jr. and the people of New Britain well. She has the Mayor Erin Stewart. experience of attracting businesses, cutting The Town Committee expenses and serving everyone to the best of chairpersons introduced her ability. In closing, she remarked that she is the elected officials from looking forward to her next venture and as she their towns attending the looks towards the future, she is hoping to serve dinner. ALL the people of Connecticut. Mayor Erin Stewart was a guest last week See story and more of President Donald Trump speaking about about Mayor Stewart the needs of the cities in on Page 9... Connecticut. Take a peek ~ Page 3 She spoke about what PAGE 2 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018

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Report & bricks be purchased from the WPC Phosphorus Project • A Public Hearing on the Draft United Concrete Products under referendum was approved with HAPPENINGS Gap Closure Study was held State Bid pricing in amounts 193 voting yes and 31 voting no. on February 5, 2018 at the not to exceed $50K and $15K 85% of those who participated PLAINVILLE PUBLIC Middle School Auditorium. respectfully. voted yes. LIBRARY Approximately 150 to 175 • Finally, Town staff is • The next step in the process • Tuesday Night Book Club met persons attended the hearing. In recommending that Garity is to finalize a Construction February 6th at 7:00 PM. The addition, many letters and emails Construction be contracted Administration Contract with book being discussed is The were received regarding the to perform pavement milling Tighe & Bond and go out to bid Underground Railroad by Colson Draft Report as well. operations at a cost not to exceed for the project. This will most Whitehead. • CRCOG and VHB have $100K. The Garity hourly rates likely happen in March. • Tuesday February 20th at 1:30pm reviewed all of the written and will be the same as was used last • After the bids are received, the the children’s department hosted verbal comments that have been year. Town will make a formal request Chill Out & Warm Up: with submitted and has made some • There are several items under for funding under the Clean Water Bagels & Board Games. In the additions to the Final Report New Business regarding these Fund. A formal application could auditorium and enjoy all sorts of that is being submitted for recommendations. not be submitted until the Town games as well as bagels to keep Town Council consideration this BAN Sale had approved the appropriation you going. Registration was evening. • On February 6th four bids were and had received bids on the required. • Tim Malone from CRCOG is received for Bond Anticipation project. • On Wednesday, February 28th here this evening to go over some Notes. These notes are scheduled • It is anticipated that the from 5:30 - 7:00 PM, we held of the changes that have been to mature on September 14, 2018 construction of the improvements Fandom Guild- Fairy Tale Tea made to the Final Report and to (7 months) when it is anticipated could begin this summer. Party. Join the Fandom Guild for answer any questions regarding that permanent financing would Construction is anticipated to an evening of tea and treats! We same. occur. These Notes are currently last for approximately 2 years. will discuss the influences of fairy • There is an item under New financing the Road Bond Program Grand List tales and mythologies in what Business regarding the Gap on a temporary basis. • On January 22nd the October 1, we read, watch and play; share Closure Trail Study Final Report. • The note amount was for $4M 2017 Grand List was completed our favorite tales and fandoms Town Council March Meeting and the “low bid” was submitted and signed by the Town Assessor that revolve around this theme; Schedule by Eastern Bank in the net Ann Marie Heering. The Grand and work on book crafts. This • The Town Manager’s Proposed amount of 1.5480%. No action List, after exemptions, totals program is for ages 13 and up Budget will be presented at a of the Town Council is required $1,388,894,859. This is an • Thursday, February 8th and Special Meeting to be held on regarding this BAN sale. increase of $7,821,477 from the 22nd the library will be having Thursday, March 1, 2018. A Financial Dashboard previous Grand List. a Writer’s Workshop. All writers Public Hearing on the Proposed • The Financial Dashboard • The 0.56% increase included are welcome! No registration Budget will happen one week was included in your meeting real estate increasing by $2.4M, required. later on Thursday, March 8th. information package and was Personal property increasing • Saturday, February 10th the • Work sessions on the Budget posted on the Town website. by $2.7M and motor vehicles children’s department will could be held on March 12, 13, Scott Colby will review the increasing by $2.75M. Overall, be hosting- Make Your Own 14 & 15 as well as March 20, Financial Dashboard which is the October 2017 Grand List Valentines. Stop by anytime 21 & 22nd. The work sessions for the period ending January 31, would generate $203,757 under between 10:00 AM to 3:00PM. could begin at 6:30 pm. All of 2018. the current mill rate of 33.43. Stop by our children’s the work sessions and Public Happenings Northwest Drive Paving Project programming room to craft you Hearings will be taped and PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER • On January 19th the Department own one-of-a-kind valentine for televised by Nutmeg. The Opioid Epidemic - How it is of Transportation sent a letter the special people in your life. All • A Public Hearing on the Town affecting you and your family? confirming that grant funding ages welcome. Council’s Recommended Budget • This timely and important program is in place to proceed with • The Friends of the Plainville could be held on Monday, April is recommended for anyone and repaving a portion of Northwest Public Library will be holding 2nd. everyone and is open to the public. Drive. The project would repave a Winter Madness Sale in the • If this schedule is acceptable, the Overdose deaths in communities Northwest Drive from the main foyer: Paperbacks .50 cents Town Council meeting on March across Connecticut have become a Pequabuck River Bridge to the each or 3 for $1.00, Hardcovers- 5th will be cancelled. The Town daily occurrence. Come and learn intersection of Perron Road. $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00 for both Council meeting for March 19th about: • The estimated cost of the project fiction and non-fiction. would still be held, if needed. How the problem starts? Signs is $1.1M and will be funded • Save the Date: The Friends Semi- Road Bond Project Update of an opioid overdose & how to entirely by a state grant through Annual Book Sale will be Friday, • The fourth year of the Five- reverse one? How to prevent your what is known as the LoTCIP April 6th 6-8 PM and Saturday, Year Road Bond Program will unused pills from getting into the Program. April 7th from 10-3. begin this spring. Town staff is wrong hands? Narcan: What it • Town staff is now preparing to recommending that State Bid is, how to get it and how to use bid this project in March with prices be used once again for the it. Please call the Senior Center to construction beginning over project. register at 860-747-5728. the summer months. I want ECO Vertical Evolution (EVE) a NUTMEG TV SCHEDULE • It is recommended that Tilcon be to thank Town Engineer John contracted to provide the paving new concept in growing plants and PLAINVILLE TOWN vegetables Thursday, March 1, 10.00 Bossi and Town Development COUNCIL materials (not to exceed $500K), Director Mark DeVoe for putting Comcast #96 & ATT rental of construction equipment a.m. together the grant application #99Sunday: 12am & 6pm and operator of a grader and EVE combines nontraditional and that was submitted to CRCOG. Thursday: 3am, 6 am, 9 am, roller (not to exceed $25K), and traditional growing systems using This was a competitive grant 12 noon, 3pm, 6pm, 9pm; to provide processed aggregate. composted soil as the growing application whereby many other Saturday: 9am (not to exceed $25K) medium. EVE allows gardeners to grow organic food anywhere, from patios and decks to rooftops and Town Happening Reports By Scott William Colby Jr., paved parking lots! Learn how Assistant to the Town Manager you can grow plants, vegetables Town of Plainville, 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062 and flowers in a small space this summer! Program is free. (860)793-0221 Ext. 209 [email protected] .....continued Page 5 UNABLE TO ATTEND TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS? If you have an issue you would like to discuss with the Council or a Councilor, just call 860-793-0221 ext. 205 Leave your name and phone number and ask for a Councilor to contact you. They are here to serve you! 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Monday he proposes keeping an eye on living within our with the Plainville Lions Club to extend once again to leave those vulnerable means first and looking for revenue the Coalition’s underage drinking Connecticut residents out in the cold. It seems they last,” Sen. Martin said. “Governor prevention campaign, according to are not the ‘vulnerable’ residents he Malloy’s proposals show he hasn’t Co-Chairs, Roberta Brown and Lynn State Senator Henri Martin (R- talked about caring for and being fair to been paying attention to any of what we Davis. 31) today said Governor Malloy’s on Wednesday.” have been doing and what residents and The ongoing campaign features speech today was nothing more than a Sen. Martin said the pain on seniors businesses have been saying. People targeted messaging about the Social distraction from the real issues facing living on a fixed income and the state’s and businesses in Connecticut have Host Law, which prohibits the Connecticut. low-income population is further been hurting under the Governor’s consumption of alcohol by anyone “Governor Malloy’s frequently compounded by the Governor’s call policies and they need change. Instead, under 21 years of age, even in private referred to Washington and issues for taxing nonprescription drugs. the Governor offers up the same homes. This information has been affecting our nation as a whole, but “Not only does the Governor want unrealistic tax and spend policies that communicated to Plainville parents had little to say about the very issues to cut the subsidies that help these have marked his entire administration and the community through public facing Connecticut,” Sen. Martin said. residents afford their medical care, he and brought Connecticut to the brink of service announcements at local service “We are facing a budget deficit, serious wants to make their nonprescription financial disaster.” stations, a sticker promotion, and a problems with our infrastructure, and drugs like aspirin, pain relievers, and Sen. Martin said he will continue lawn sign presence. Most recently, an economy that still has not recovered over the counter acid reflux medications pursuing policies that balance the Coalition partnered with members from the recession of nearly a decade even more expensive,” he said. ‘How is Connecticut’s budget, stabilize of the Plainville Lions Club to once ago. Not once did he talk about the this taking care of Connecticut’s most the state’s fiscal environment, and again re-enact the “sticker campaign” budget and all the taxes he plans to vulnerable?” promote growth. He represents the promotion. Lions Club members impose. Where were those issues in the Among the Governor’s tax and communities of Bristol, Harwinton, visited local package stores to affix Governor’s speech?” spending cut proposals are: Plainville, Plymouth and Thomaston. stickers with information reinforcing Sen. Martin said that while he • Eliminating the property tax credit the Social Host Law to alcohol and his colleagues may agree with for seniors and taxpayers with And Where are packaging at the establishments, with some of the ideals the Governor spoke dependents the hope of sharing the information about, the speech failed to provide a • Eliminating tax breaks on Social They Now? with parents and the community. realistic plan to achieve the fairness Security and pension income Perhaps we are missing stories about Package stores that participated in the the Governor talked about in such lofty • Increasing the real estate conveyance other former residents of our town that initiative include Lostocco's Country terms. In fact, the Governor’s call to tax have gone on to attain fame and fortune Liquors, Big Saver Wine & Spirits, Big take care of the state’s most vulnerable • Increasing the gas, hotel, and around the world. Buy Wine and Spirits, and Discount was a strong contrast to the tax and restaurant taxes If you have someone you would like Liquors. spending cut proposal he outlined on • A new tax on tires us to write about each month. Former “The local package store owners have Monday when called for cuts to the • New highway tolls throughout the friends and neighbors would be very been very receptive to the campaign, Medicare Savings Plan. state happy to hear about them and their allowing stickers to be placed on cases “Barely a week ago, my colleagues successes, where ever they are. • Cuts to municipal aid of beer, coolers in their stores and on and I overwhelmingly voted to • Rejecting the new Education Cost Just call us at 860-747-4119 bags and other packaging,” explained override the Governor’s veto and Sharing formula that provides aid to or e-mail us your story and Brown. “Our goal is to increase restore funding to the Medicare schools based on need, population, perhaps even a picture at awareness on this issue in order to Savings Plan. Without that funding, poverty and other factors. 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COUNTY TRAGEDY people. On Wednesday, a Broward County Western MA On target to max out your 401K? Florida High School came under attack Great news! Talk to your banker FREEDOM, Approximately 90 percent of US about establishing an IRA or other in a shooting rampage that resulted in EQUALITY, AND workers will see a slight increase in additional retirement account. Again, the deaths of 17 innocent victims and their take-home pay thanks to the new your increased income might not mean numerous other injuries. Our thoughts DIGNITY tax reform that reduces personal taxes thousands of more dollars, but small, and prayers are with the victims, their This year, President Trump declared by as much as 3 percent (Source: US regular contributions will add up. families, and the entire Broward County the theme of Black History Month Treasury). Invest in your emergency fund. community. As President Trump said in to be: “African Americans in Times Granted, the new tax rates won’t Emergency savings falling short? response to the news: “No child, teacher of War.” This is a special tribute to result in significantly larger paychecks, You’re not alone. According to or anyone else should ever feel unsafe African Americans in our history who but a little bit goes a long way when Bankrate.com’s most recent Financial in an American school.” fought bravely for our country while it comes to achieving your financial Security Index Survey, only 39 REBUILDING they didn’t fully share in the very rights goals. percent of Americans would have they were fighting to protect. Just this Here are some tips on how you enough emergency savings to cover AMERICA week, the President and First Lady can capitalize on this extra income and an unexpected $1,000 expense. 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The the economy still struggles to get same standard applies for receiving back on track and the baby boomer benefits through an ex-spouse with the generation inches closer to retirement. additional requirement that you were In this article, I will outline some of married to them for a minimum of 10 the most prevalent questions I receive years. concerning benefits and what people All SS benefits are subject to How Porcelain Veneers Can For example, upper front teeth that need to know. calculation by the administration Restore Good Oral Health are too short can be extended so that The most common question I get about that takes into account the claimant/ You may be familiar with the they meet with their counterparts,,,,, Social Security is, “How much income earner’s work history amongst other remarkable aesthetic transformation on the lower jaw when the mouth can I earn and not have my benefits factors. Many people seem to wonder that can be realized with porcelain is closed. Likewise, teeth that are affected by the administration?” In why their payments are not as large as veneers. Perhaps you have even separated by gaps can be widened 2017, if you have reached your full they expected once they start receiving considered undergoing a smile so that they do not drift out of retirement age of 66 already you may benefit. The most straightforward makeover with porcelain veneers, position. Such treatment helps to keep all your retirement benefits, no answer to this questions that the with images in your mind of the strengthen and improve the bite, matter how much income you earn. If calculations have been federally enacted flawless smile that could be yours. you are going to turn 66 in 2018, by the government and everyone is not Indeed, porcelain veneers are among one of the chief objectives of then SSA will deduct $1 from your entitled to the same amount. So, just the most popular of all cosmetic orthodontics. benefits for each $3 you earn above because your neighbor may be getting dentistry procedures for good reason. At our cosmetic dentistry practice $40,080 until the month you reach full more than you doesn’t mean you are They look natural and make even in Plainville, porcelain veneers retirement age. (this amount may be receiving any less than you should. the most worn and faded smiles look are custom crafted with the changed with the new tax laws passed Every thing and anything concerning absolutely brilliant. surrounding teeth, the composition in Washington) I am reviewing the new your finances should always be Did you know, however, that of the jaw, and the entire face very regulations and will have more details promptly reviewed by individuals or by porcelain veneers can also be used much in mind. As a result, instant next month. a professional as mistakes do happen. to correct certain orthodontic issues? orthodontics with porcelain veneers That’s right-not only do porcelain The next most common question Hopefully, this information will can effectively restore health and I get is “Can I receive SS benefits veneers improve the aesthetics of serve as some assistance as it should comfort to the mouth, reducing trough my spouse or ex-spouse?” the mouth, but they can also be used not be construed as legal advice. If you pain while eating and speaking and If your current spouse receives SS are seeking legal advice, consult an to improve oral health. For the right imposing uniformity on the visible retirement or is eligible for retirement experienced licensed attorney. candidates, “instant orthodontics” with porcelain veneers may even front teeth. The result is a smile Attorney Thomas A. Wurz allow them to avoid long-term that is healthier, stronger and more is an associate of his father Attorney Theodore J. Wurz, LLC in the law orthodontic treatment with metal aesthetically pleasing. office of Attorney Richard Witt at 132 East Street. Attorney Wurz is braces. a graduate of Avon Old Farms School in 2001, Providence College in May 2005 on the Dean’s list and Juris Doctor Program at Western Porcelain veneers are strong,durable Are you a good candidate for this New England College School of Law in May 2009. He was admitted to restorations that are customized to treatment? the Connecticut Bar and U.S. Federal Court in 2010. His activities and fit on top of the surfaces of teeth.

interests are Secretary of Sports Entertainment Law Club at WNEC and Generally, they are used to conceal is a Special Olympics Volunteer. cosmetic flaws, such as chips, cracks, The best way to find out is to and discoloration. However, they can schedule a consultation at the also be used to change the shape and dentistry practice office located at length of teeth that are disproportional 92 East Street with the surrounding teeth in the mouth.

Sign up for Income Tax Assistance Now until April 10th, Certified councelors from AARP Tax-Aide will once again provide tax assistance at the Plainville Senior Center. Appointments are Tuesdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. To schedule an appointment call the Senior Center at 860- 747-5728.Sign-up NOW! PAGE 12 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018

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MSP Art Club Makes PHS JAZZ BAND TO PLAY 2018 Toffolon Students Explore Hearts for Valentines Day SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND “Word Detective” Unit JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL The Plainville High School Jazz Band will participate in the 2018 Southern New England High School Jazz Band Festival, according to PHS Band Director, Dominic Talotta. The festival will be held on March 25, 2018, and will feature six high school jazz bands each performing for 30 minutes. The show will be held at the Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk, Connecticut. The Plainville High School Jazz Band will join Wamogo Regional High School at 1:00 PM for their performance. Tickets for each show are $10.00 for the main level In celebration of Valentine’s Day, students in the and $20.00 for the balcony. Tickets may be purchased Middle School of Plainville’s Art Club created on the Infinity Hall website: www.InfinityHall.com. ceramic hearts as gifts for members of the Plainville The annual festival originated in 2012, and has since Students in Allison Pascucci's first grade class at Senior Center and residents of the Apple Rehab expanded to include performances by six invited high Louis Toffolon Elementary School recently gathered facility in Plainville. school jazz bands. The festival allows the high school for a photo wearing their "Word Detective" badges, musicians to perform on the Infinity Hall Stage where after finishing a Word Detective Unit in their Reading TED Talk Speaker Visits MSP top entertainers in the Jazz field have also performed. Units of Study. In addition, the festival allows the Infinity Hall Toffolon School Hosts organization to give back to the community. Once performance day expenses are met, all profits from “2nd Annual Souper Bowl” ticket sales are given back to the participating schools based on attendance at their particular shows. “It was quite an honor to be invited. We are working hard to be ready, and looking forward to playing in such a great setting, ” said Talotta. “This is a unique opportunity for our students to collaborate with students from another school and display their collective talents. In addition, our students will have the ability to perform in a TED Talk motivational speaker and magician, Brian professional atmosphere and showcase their talents Miller recently delivered a powerful message to for a wider audience,” added Plainville High School the +KIK Peer Mentor group at the Middle School Principal, Roberto Medic. The Louis Toffolon Elementary school community of Plainville, about perspective and connection. He participated in their "2nd Annual Souper Bowl" shared his message with the high school mentors from January 30 – February 2. Participants brought and middle school mentees while dazzling the group PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL in a canned good or paper product to vote for the with amazing magic! Miller shared how we will PRESENTS THE COMEDY team that they thought would win the Super Bowl. meet 80,000 people in the world during our lives, Students, families, and staff together donated- ap but asked, how many will we have talked with and MARVIN’S ROOM proximately 700 hundred items for the Plainville taken the time to know. He opened the eyes of the Community Food Pantry. The Middle School of mentor group to take that chance to be present every Plainville’s Student Council also conducted a food day and be aware and open to having a conversation drive for the pantry from 1/29-2/2, with a compe- with someone new. The event was made possible due tition between grades. Student Council representa- to a generous grant from the Elizabeth Norton Trust tives in each grade came up with “something” that Fund. Principal Matthew Guarino would have to do if their grade donated the most items. Grade 6 won the com- Local Legislators Visit PHS petition, but he agreed to do all three “things.” As such, Mr. Guarino’s hair will be temporarily dyed a variety of colors and braided, and he will jump into snow or the middle school pond in his bathing suit. Winner of the 1992 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding The Middle School students donated $129 and 911 Play and the 1992 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best pounds of food. Off-Broadway Play, Marvin’s Room is beloved for its mordant humor and unflinching wisdom. Scott Sweet Affair McPherson’s dark comedy allows a moving view of Showcase one woman’s commitment to family and response Connecticut State Senator Henri Martin and to despair. Plainville High School presents the play Fundraiser Connecticut State Representative William Petit Jr., on March 15, 16 and 17 at 7:30pm and March 17 at Class of PHS 2018 recently visited Plainville High School's American 2:00pm. The production is directed by Jeff Blanchette. Government classes to speak about the Connecticut Tickets are $7 and available at Plainville High School. Please see General Assembly and how a bill gets passed into a Seating is limited and advance purchase is encouraged. law. page 11 I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.... MARCH 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 13

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Every Day Heros Local VFW Supports Wheeler Students Receive Stephanie Gagne and Reading Program Recognition Tom Arcari Recognized by BOE

The local VFW Madeley-Roberts Post No. 574 On February 13, 2018, two students from Frank recently sponsored the Plainville Community T. Wheeler Elementary School were chosen to re- Schools Reading Partners program at Louis Toffolon ceive an award at the Connecticut Association of Elementary School, Linden Street School and Frank T. Schools annual Elementary Arts Recognition Festi- Wheeler Elementary School, with a financial donation val. The recipients were Hunter Krystock and Tyler for books. This is the sixth year that the local post has McGraw, who were chosen for their outstanding sponsored the program, providing funding for holiday achievement in Music and Art. books for each Reading Partners program student participant at all three schools. MSP Teams Place in VEX IQ Linden Street School shown above Competition

PHS Jazz Band Places Third in Berklee College of Music’s Competition Middle School of Plainville faculty member The Plainville High School Jazz Band recently Stephanie Gagne and Plainville High School participated in the Berklee College of Music’s Annual volunteer tutor Tom Arcari were recognized as the High School Jazz Festival. The event was held at the district's Everyday Heroes for the month of February. Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, Stephanie was nominated by Gina West and Tom and featured hundreds of bands, combos and vocal was nominated by Tim Shea. Both were honored ensembles from high schools across the country. at the February 12th Plainville Board of Education The Plainville High School group competed against meeting. Shown above: Alex Calver, Nick Kafka and Coach 16 other bands from New England, New York, Laurel Schwartz Pennsylvania and Chicago, finishing in third place Wheeler Students out of the 16 groups in their competition class. This On January 13th, four teams from the Middle Jump Rope for was the best finish to date for the PHS Jazz Band School of Plainville traveled to the Bolton VEX IQ in this annual competition. Plainville High School Heart Health Competition. Both coaches, Middle School faculty Senior and trombone player Nick Costantini also won members Camille Westfall and Laurel Schwartz, the “Judge’s Choice” award. This is the 14th year commented, "This was our toughest competition The Frank T. Wheeler that the Plainville High School Jazz Band, under the of the year so far. The students were focused on Elementary School direction of Dominic Talotta, has competed in the improving both their driving and robot design after community participated Berklee festival. seeing how the robots compared to other teams." in a Jump Rope for Heart Out of 22 teams, team "Chicken Nuggets", Zach program / fundraiser between January 22nd - Happy Finkelstein, Matt Bonney, and Tim Paradis came February 14th. Students engaged in a number in 4th, team "Alpha Wolves", Caitlin Stilwill, Dan of jump rope and heart health related activities. St. Talarico, Seth Lahoud and Jacob Keen came in In addition, daily heart facts were shared during 13th, and team "Salt Crew", Nick Grabowski, Jon morning announcements, and students added to Patrick’s Marfia, and Konrad Koc, came in 9th. The "Night their health knowledge with hands on activities in Hawks" team, Alex Calver and Nick Kafka, came in Physical Education classes. The service learning Day first place and won the "Skills" award that combines project taught the importance of heart healthy both individual driving and programming scores. In habits for students while supporting those in need. addition, they won the "Excellence" award for the Wheeler students and families raised over $5,000 highest overall performance in all categories for the for the American Heart Association. day. Of The United States of America PAGE 14 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018

Bailey Boyz take 1st and 3rd at the Connecticut State Wrestling Championship in the Bantam weight class, SScchhoooollss iinn RReevviieeww held in Stamford, CT on February 11, 2018 Jaxsen (left - age 7) is the Connecticut State Champion and brother Logan PHS Competes In MSP Students Selected (right - age 6) took 3rd overall. The NOSB for Music Festival duo wrestle out of KT Kidz In Rocky Hill.

These little guys are Plainville town residents who attend Wheeler elementary school. They are the Grandsons of James and Diane Bailey (former owners of Bailey Funeral From left to right, Christopher Home) and Charlene Bailey. St.Lawrence, Elona Tanski (Captain The Middle School of Plainville of the team), and Caitlyn Bradley would like to recognize and congratulate the fourteen scholars The Plainville High School’s who were selected to participate in (National Ocean Sciences Bowl) Plainville AARP Supports Caregivers the Connecticut Music Education NOSB team competed February 3 Association's Northern Region at UCONN's Avery Point campus Pictured Left to Right: Lois Middle School Music Festival. These against 15 other teams for this year's Schmidt, VP Plainville AARP students participated in an audition regional competition, the Quahog Chapter, Sue DesRochers, process with more than 1,000 other President Plainville AARP Bowl. The members included captain middle schools students. They will Chapter, Stephanie Soucy, Elona Tanski, Chris St. Lawrence, be participating in the regional music Social worker for Grandparents Caitlin Bradley, RJ Bradley, and festival on March 24th at Wethersfield Raising Grandkids, Plainville Daniela Rosado-Rivera. The team High School. Senior Center. began preparing in early September The Plainville Chapter of In photo Left to right - Back Row: and worked on ocean science content AARP presented a donation Izabel Malek, Kaydin Younger, as well as competition strategies, to the Grandparents/Relatives Jaylen Thigpen, Dakota-Marie Faculty members Ken Fusco and Raising Grandchildren program. Dinielli. Middle Row: Keira Guarco, Cheryl Hathaway coached the team. The money will be used to Hailey Calder, Claudia Mizerek, At the competition, the team made a support the families who are part Allison McLaughlin, Macayle Wells, of the program. The program good showing, placing 6th during the Samantha Thompson. Front Row: is run by the Plainville Senior morning, winning twice and losing Dale Neyra, Dyani Maldonado, Center. once. They were eliminated early in Anneli St. Lawrence. Not available If you are a grandparent/relative raising grandchildren and are interested in the afternoon, but both losses were learning more about these support groups, please contact the Plainville Senior within a couple of points. Both Center, 860-747-5728. coaches were very proud of the team The Plainville AARP Chapter supports many local organizations including the and praised their efforts after the Food Pantry, Fuel Bank, Homeless Vets, Plainville Historical Society, Dial-A- competition. Ride, Plainville Senior Center and the concerts at Norton Park. If you would like to join the Plainville AARP Chapter and help support The Plainville Elementary Town-Wide Jazz Band various community organizations that focus on our senior citizen needs, please Performed at the XL Center contact Elie Miranda, membership chairperson at 860-833-7412.

The Plainville Elementary Town-Wide Jazz Band performed at the XL Center in Hartford, CT before a Hartford Wolf Pack game on January 27th. Ticket fundraiser proceeds surpassed $2000 from Plainville families, which will support Plainville elementary school programming, supplies, and activities for the rest of the school.

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DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT these goals can be seen in the Low Crossword ~ Digital Multifunctional Copies Printer ~ Impact Development Manual adopted in 2010 and the Redevelopment Design ~ Scanners and Fax Machine ~ District Zoning Regulations adopted in 2016. Another example holding great CLUES ACROSS 54. SMALL GROUP WITH SHARED 17. SINGLE Control Your Cost & Become More promise in the town’s efforts to define 1. CHOP OR CUT INTERESTS 18. TYPE OF BEER and remediate contamination issues at 4. GREEN VEGGIE 55. PART OF WARMING HEAD- 20. ANCIENT IRANIAN PEOPLE Efficient ~ 7. BAR BILL GEAR 22. GROCERY CHAIN the former White Oak property, where 10. DOCTORS’ GROUP 56. WOOLEN CLOTH 27. GRIDIRON LEAGUE future redevelopment has the potential 11. ONE WHO BUYS AND SELLS 57. SNAG 28. ENGLISH RIVER 45 Corporate Avenue SECURITIES (SLANG) 59. CENTRAL AMERICAN FRUIT 29. __ AND CHEESE to change the face of our downtown for 12. BE IN DEBT TREE 31. PEYTON’S YOUNGER the better. 13. LIVELY BALLROOM DANCE 60. WOMAN (FRENCH) BROTHER Farmington Valley Corporate Park 15. SINGER CHARLES 61. THE 22ND LETTER OF THE 32. LONG TIME That said, our inventory of undeveloped 16. POLISH CITY GREEK ALPHABET 33. HIGH SCHOOLERS’ TEST ~ Plainville , CT 19. FORMER 62. TYPE OF BED 37. RESPECTS commercial land is still quite healthy. 21. DISMISSING FROM EMPLOY- 63. SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLIC 38. ORGANIZE ANEW As of this writing, there are currently MENT 64. CONSUME 39. FILIPPO __, SAINT 23. MINERALS 65. JAPANESE FREIGHT COM- 40. INTRINSIC NATURE OF SOME- over 150 acres available for commercial 24. PLOTTED PANY (ABBR.) THING development. That acreage, coupled 25. CONSULT CLUES DOWN 41. CHEESE DISH 26. AFTER A PRAYER 1. CZECH MONETARY UNIT 42. ANCIENT GREEK CITY 860-793-9994 with efforts to incentivize investment in 27. AGENTS OF ONE’S DOWN- 2. ABLE TO AROUSE INTENSE 43. PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND redevelopment opportunities, will carry FALL FEELING 44. PRODUCED BY MOVING AIR- 30. LEASEHOLDERS 3. ELK CRAFT OR VEHICLE us far into the future. As the Planning 34. SUPERVISES FLYING 4. MUSCULAR WEAKNESSES 47. SHOCK TREATMENT Authorized Toshiba Business 35. VOODOO GOD 5. GEOLOGICAL TIME 48. __ JONES and Zoning Commission gears up for 36. ALFALFA 6. DEPTHS OF THE OCEAN 49. THINGS their 10 Year Plan of Conservation and 41. APPLY ANOTHER COAT TO 7. BURNS TO THE GROUND 51. HAVING WINGS Solutions Provided 45. WITNESSES 8. BECOMES COGNIZANT OF 52. PANTHERS’ QB NEWTON Development, it is truly a good time 46. JAI __, SPORT 9. CAUSE TO SHADE 53. THIRD-PARTY ACCESS to look at how we can best manage 47. ONES WHO PROOF 13. US POLITICAL PARTY 58. SATISFACTION 50. RECANT 14. REFERS TO SOME OF A THING WWW.THEOFFICEWORKSINC.COM future growth while protecting our valuable natural resources. Answer on page 30 PAGE 16 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018 Dreaming Make My Day.by: Raymond Cormier Phone 860-747-4119 - Email: [email protected] of Spring

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Not everybody gets their Again, Florida was the site of a Each home in our community sits WHAT IS THE way but mistakes are even made by on large parcels of land consisting of mass shooting and the people rally the DEEP STATE??? elected president. Being president and cry for gun control and in some cases two to twenty-five or so acres. The trying to make people happy all over rightly so. thing that attracts people to this gated The Deep State? Does it even exist? the country is a hard job, but at least he Guns for self-defense are the rights community is the wildlife. Only fifteen How does it operate? What is it’s is looking out for us. And there is also of all citizens but military assault- type miles from Disney, residents marvel at goals? Is it something to fear? What a important midterm elections this fall. weapons have no place in the home. the number of deer we see every night. can be done about it? What it is in a After the murders in Newtown Residents put out corn and the deer nut shell is the Deeps State is a state (ME TOO) everyone asked, “How did this travel from house to house on a nightly within a state/a shadow government Where did this start with Adam and happen?” Newtown happened because basis for these treats. We have had as that manipulates and shapes policy of Eve and the forbidden fruit. Where and a mother indulged her son, who had many as seventeen deer at one time in the visible government, without regard when do we draw the red line between mental problems, not only access to our yard. These animals have no fear to the best interest of the country and consent and not? these guns, but took him to a firing of people or even our dogs. In fact, the US Constitution, the laws enacted by Technology really is when humans range and taught him how to shoot. I dogs lay and watch the deer as they eat Congress, and the public policy of the achieve to fly , new tech devices, read wonder what her thoughts were just and pass through. president, who heads the Executive minds and to never age, before he killed her and went on a At a meeting of our HOA last week, Branch. But there is more to it than Innovations is a fancy word for killing spree. the board was informed the bodies of that; there is also the “Deep State making up stuff. The young people that commit these two deer were discovered near a baited behind the Deep State”. It oftentimes Although the Crusades failed in their horrific crimes seem to be coddled deer stand. Officers from Florida referred to by other names such as the primary objective, they played a key their entire lives and their parents Wildlife were called and viewed the establishment or the swamp or the role in staving off the Jihad conquest of make excuses for their behavior, even remains. These deer were not killed power elites behind the scenes like and Europe, but it is happening there right reward them for bad behavior, shower for their meat but were killed and left to overlapping groups such as Bilderberg, NOW. Islamic distastor believers is a them with thousands of dollars worth rot, just to watch them die. The officers CFR, Trilateral, the Aspen Institute and constant of Islamic history and persists of gifts and when authorities come followed the tracks of an ATV back to the Brooking Institute. (and there are today. Western leaders WHO think non knocking on their door they cover for the home of a new resident and spoke more to beware of) the Skull and Bones, muslims can “win hearts and minds” them and police and teachers, as well to the property owner. This gentleman Bohemian Grove, and individuals like among Islamics/Jihadists are simply as our government, are made to be the told the officer his fourteen year old son the Rockefeller, Soros and Rothschild naive and short sided. villains. was out riding his ATV but said his son family. We were ready for a black president Children are not punished because did not shoot deer but takes pictures This may be hard to explain in and we were also ready for a female laws were passed saying you can’t of them, thus making excuses for this detail in this limited column. president and we now have a novel spank your child and many parents fourteen year old “with a gun.” As word Establishment-media polls show president and HE WON SHE LOST. have related if they attempt to do so went around the neighborhood another about half of Americans now recognize The Ex President’s portrait looks the child threatens the parents with a resident approached me and related how definitively that the Deep State exists. like a hired voodoo artist from a call to DCF. Children are rewarded he and his family were out riding their Trump himself has mentioned it. And different continent. It’s not a portrait with cell phones, computer and ATV and found the bodies of three more even much of the establishment press representing a true president. expensive vacations just for doing deer that had been killed and the bodies —- a key component of the Deep State The FBI should be investigated. Not their homework. left to rot. After this report and the visit — has now grudgingly acknowledged the FBI investigating themselves. It Are children even made to stay after from Wildlife Management, we went to that the Deep State exists. Another would be like the swamp investigating school anymore? Children have no fear the location of the three dead deer and component of the Deep State behind the swamp. (Do you recall the Tea of God, parents or even the authorities. found tracks of an ATV to that site. The the Deep State/see Trump and his Party and other Patriot organizations Prayer and allegiance to our country bodies of the deer had been removed. agenda as a (Disaster). Accordingly and non profits being investigated by has been removed from our schools Even though there are visible track to at least one insider, that is because the FBI who had to apologize to these because someone, in many cases from sthere is no proof who may have killed Trump is not involved in the secret organizations for getting caught red foreign lands, say it violates their these animals but knowing there is a society and has not been involved handed and were reprimanded.) rights. What about our rights? fourteen year old, unsupervised child in their ritual. Connect the dots and “Today we need….Citizens who My answer is, this is America and in the neighborhood, who is allowed reveal the shadowy networks that are not only prepared to take arms but this is the way we have done things for to carry a gun, is alarming to say the place such enormous role on U.S. citizens who regard the preservation hundreds of years and if you don’t like least. The fact that this boy posted and global affairs behind the scenes. of freedom as the basic purpose of it “go home.” If you don’t like prayers pictures of the dead deer on Snap-chat ILLUMINALTI which still remains their daily life and who are willing to or the pledge of allegiance in our for his friends to see leaves everyone largely unknown to the American consciously work and sacrifice for that schools, find a private school where on edge. As far as “See something, say people. We should be concerned freedom.” they don’t respect our flag and our something” and these facts were related about this insidious machinations and (John F. Kennedy) country. We’ll know where we stand to the authorities, nothing can be done influence of this one particular secret and who you are. Taxpayers are tired and the father backs up his son. What Some of this information and society and how it has infiltration the of paying for a bunch of people who might be in this child’s future, no one excerpts are from the New American U.S. hate us yet will let us support them. knows. Magazine, January 18, 2018 and The More and more Americans are waking After this last shooting in Florida If I sound angry, I am. I watch Patriot Free Paper, Feb, 2018 Volume up to the fact that now so commonly all we hear on the news is, “You are in the news here every night and hear 8, Issue 4. referred to as the Deep State does exist our prayers,” but you better not pray from the parents of these dead children before someone shoots seventeen kids in Parkland, Florida. I see their faces and their teachers or you’re in big spread over the screen of the TV and trouble. wonder what they might have achieved in the future. WELCOME! We hear it all the time “See If you want to add a lot of “PEP” to your life & something, say something,” but have you ever tried to file a report of a They say the FBI dropped the are interested in joining our ALL VOLUNTEER staff, threat and were told, “Well, did he ball on this one but the way I look join us on the 4th Thrusday of each month at 4:30 p.m. actually do anything?” If the person at it I don’t think the authorities to tour the office & attend the staff meeting didn’t actually do anything the hands of the police are tied until that person have any b----! (Sorry about actually makes contact. By that time it my candor) This article is my Call: 860-747-4119 might be too late. Many of us know of personal view and not that of the for more information or an instance in our own town where a HTC, other contributors or their “Just Stop In” 27 Sherman Street young woman was murdered because advertisers. even though she was threatened the PAGE 18 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018 Knights of Coming Events- -Check here... Columbus PROJECT GRAD Holistic Event PLAINVILLE Exemplification of Clothing Drive, YMCA in Plainville. Mar. 18, 2018 Please help us by bringing gently used SOCCER the Fourth Degree clothing, shoes, linens, fabric in bags Sunday 11am- 4pm Information Package (no boxes). Other collection dates are CLUB last Saturday of each month; March 31, VFW Hall 7 Northwest Dr. Spring Registration Sunday, April 22nd Apr 28. For more info or clothing pick (Off RT 10 on Farmington town line) Plainville, CT 06062 is OPEN!! Exemplification up contact Lu Freitas at 860-712-5662. 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The event attracts over 200 guests St. Lucian’s Residence EXPO. and will feature dinner, entertainment Bristol DoubleTree Hotel Mark Your Calendars and live and silent auctions. 532 Burritt St. New Britain St. Philip House is a program of 42 Century Blvd. Bristol, CT 06010 April 4 - 860-223-2123 FREE RAFFLES & GRAND Chrysalis Center, Inc. The Mad Hatter PRIZE--A Hilton Overnight Stay with is the signature fundraising event Saturday, March 24th Healthy Plainville, Let’s Get Healthy for St. Philip House, raising much- Breakfast for Two!!! kick off event at the Middle School Proceeds will be donating to need funds to support the mission by 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 6:30 -8 pm. I talk about this in my providing access to safe and affordable the CT Children’s Medical Center attached article. Page 20 Easter Butter Lambs, (https://www.connecticutchildrens. housing, increase community awareness through education, render org/) and Hartford Hospital Cancer Pierogi, Babka, Golabki, Center, Angie’s Spa fund (http://www. April 24 - support services to people living with angiesspa.org/). HIV/AIDS and their loved ones, and Sauerkraut, Polish Style Chamberof Commerce Annual Awards encourage empowerment. Early Bird ATTENDEES $5 p/p ( N/C Dinner, Nuchies - starts around 5:30 or Soups, & Polish Pastry for Children under 5 yrs old) Early Bird Tickets are available for 6. purchase on or before March 29th for Exit 36 off 1-84 (Slater Rd. At the Door. $7 p/p ( Children 5 yrs old-12 yrs old $2 p/p) Benefit to BOTH $90.00 a person. Exit) organizations. “BINGO” To purchase tickets to this exciting Exhibitors $125- $180 Every Tuesday event, register online at https://cci2017. at end turn Right, at 1st stop http://www.yourholisticevents.com/ auction-bid.org/microsite/ or contact Ellyn Laramie, Chrysalis Center sign turn Left, at 2nd light turn fairs-vendorspeaker-application/ & Thursday Throughout the day, speakers will be Doors Open 5:30 p.m.- Volunteer Manager, at 860-263-4419, Left, just past next light is St. addressing multiple topics. or [email protected]. Shirley Bloethe--860-989-0033 Bingo Starts 6:30p.m. Chrysalis Center is a private, non- Lucian’s Residence www.ShirleyBloethe.com 7 Northwest Dr. profit, socially innovative, multiservice organization that serves individuals Plainville and their families living in the State “Like to Gamble? of Connecticut. Chrysalis Center Sign up for Income Tax Assistance helps those living in poverty, Veterans, Now until April 10th, Certified councelors from AARP Tax-Aide Keep your money in women and children, youth adults and will once again provide tax assistance at the Plainville Senior Center. Plainville” individuals that are struggling with Appointments are Tuesdays from 10 AM to 2 PM. To schedule an mental health, addiction, HIV/AIDS, Interested in joining: those returning from incarceration and appointment call the Senior Center at 860-747-5728.Sign-up NOW! homelessness. Plainville Chess Club?? “Getting Help… Getting Contact:PeterGladis Better… Giving Back.” [email protected] MARCH 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 19 Relations Director Greg Brannon said. Do you know a While riding in a fully self-driving The Plainville AAA vehicle is a futuristic concept for most, student or nonprofit Chamber of testing of these vehicles in Connecticut that could use a Speaks Out: and across the US means that sharing scholarship or grant? Commerce the road with an automated vehicle is an Main Street Community Foundation Growing Number of increasing near-term possibility. In this In celebration of the 110th Annual is currently accepting scholarship situation, drivers remain leery of self- Awards Dinner Tuesday, April 24th Americans Willing to applications from local students as driving vehicles. Event begins at 6:00PM at Nuchie’s Ride in Fully well as grant applications from area In AAA’s survey, only 13 percent of Restaurant: 164 Central Street, Bristol nonprofit organizations through its Self-Driving Cars U.S. drivers report that they would CT competitive General Grant Cycle American drivers are beginning feel safer sharing the road with a self- and the Plainville Community Fund. to embrace self-driving vehicles, driving vehicle while nearly half (46 All guidelines, eligibility criteria and according to a new study from AAA. percent) would actually feel less safe. 2018 Award Recipients: links to the applications are available The annual survey reveals that 63 Others say they are indifferent (37 on the Foundation's website, www. Beautification Award: U-Haul Moving percent of U.S. drivers report feeling percent) or unsure (4 percent). mainstreetfoundation.org. & Storage of Pinnacle Rock afraid to ride in a fully self-driving Additional survey results include: vehicle, a significant decrease from 78 • Women are more likely than men Scholarships are being offered Business of the Year: Farmington Bank percent in last year’s survey. Millennial through the Community Foundation to to be afraid to ride in a self-driving Distinguished Community Leader and male drivers are the most trusting local residents who wish to pursue their vehicle Award: Shirley Osle of autonomous technologies, with only • Millennials are the most trusting of educational dreams. These scholarships half reporting they would be afraid to self-driving vehicles target many diverse areas of study and Distinguished Families in Business are available to graduating high school ride in a self-driving car. • Baby boomers and Generation X Award: Tabitha W. Manafort & Quinn To ensure that American drivers seniors, currently enrolled college drivers are more likely than millennial W. Christopher continue to be informed, prepared and drivers to feel less safe sharing the students and adult learners. Last year comfortable with this shift in mobility, road with a self-driving car. 183 scholarships totaling over $180,000 Distinguished Women in Business AAA urges automakers to prioritize Although fears of self-driving vehicles were awarded. The 2018 Scholarship Award: Jane A. Carney, Painting & consumer education. Directory, which lists all scholarships appear to be easing, U.S. drivers report Decorating Inc. "The AAA survey is of particularly high confidence in their own driving and eligibility criteria, and the link to Non-Profit Organization of the Year: interest here in Connecticut where abilities, despite the fact that more than the Foundation's online application are lawmakers recently approved pilot 90 percent of crashes involve human available on the Foundation's website. The Rotary Club of Plainville testing of autonomous vehicles on The deadline to submit scholarship error. Tickets for the event; $ 50.00 per person some roadways and are currently To help educate consumers on the applications is March 16, 2018. Tables of up to 8 people; $ 400.00 establishing an AV Task Force," effectiveness of emerging vehicle Nonprofit organizations serving says Amy Parmenter, spokesperson technologies, AAA is committed to the Bristol, Burlington Plainville, Family Style Dinner for AAA in Greater Hartford. "It is Plymouth, Southington and/or Wolcott ongoing, unbiased testing of automated (Please complete list of guests in your important that consumer comfort and may be eligible to apply for grants vehicle technologies. Previous testing party) Contact: concerns be considered as we move of automatic emergency braking, through the Foundation's competitive forward". adaptive cruise control, self-parking General Grant Cycle. Organizations “Compared to just a year ago, AAA technology and lane keeping systems serving Plainville residents may also Antonella Calabrese found that 20 million more U.S. has shown both great promise and great be eligible to apply to the Plainville (P) 860-284-6341 | (F) 860-793-3433 drivers would trust a self-driving Community Fund. All eligibility criteria variation. Future AAA testing will look (C) 860-480-7007 vehicle to take them for a ride," AAA and the link to the Foundation's Online at how well systems work together to [email protected] Automotive Engineering and Industry achieve higher levels of automation. Grants Center is on the Foundation's website. All proposals for the General Grant Cycle are due March 30, 2018, We Are On Line while all proposals for the Plainville Community Fund are due March 16, www.plainvillehometownconnection.com 2018. Main Street Community Foundation 120 Halcyon Drive | P.O. Box 2702 | Bristol, CT 06010 860.583.6363 | www.mainstreetfoundation.org

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MARCH 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 21 A “Diverse Selection Environmentalist and Other Essays advocating “dark ecology,” a Ask the Brayne... of Broadly Appealing, rather radical interpretation of Q. What is the F.B.I. environmentalism and ecology. A A. The F.B.I. is one of the most “glamorous” department of the Federal Critically Acclaimed certain pessimism permeates the Government. It was founded in 1908 as a bureau within the United Books” works promoted by the catalog States Department of Justice. They investigate violations of Fereral beyond the impending ecological one laws and matters in which the United States is, or may be, a party By Francis Rexford Cooley expounded above, The Rust Belt, of interest. In 1924, the Identification Division of the F.B.I. was In my faculty mailbox sat a new America’s opiate epidemic, PTSD, created. It started with 810,188 fingerprint records. Today, they have catalog from Macmillian Publishing income inequality, depression are fingerprints of more than 100,000,000 people! F.B.I. is located in promoting texts for college “First found as the focal points of numerous Washington, D.C. Year” programs. As the catalog books in the catalog. stated, the purpose of these books is Race, sex, criminal justice, and Q. Is Suicide Illegal? to “invite campus-wide discussion” immigration dominate the catalog. A. As of 1963, 6 states in the U.S. still considered attempted suicide a and were meant “to open doors, The titles alone, of many of the crime, but in 1990’s this number was reduced to 2 and today suicide change minds, undercut assumptions, books, gives one an understanding of is legal everywhere in the United States. spark debates” while helping the political viewpoint of the works. students “to succeed across all Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon Q. What makes a valuable diamond? manner of academic disciplines….” to White America and When They A. The more rare and beautiful a diamond is, the more valuable it is. The current model of the First Year Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives A diamond’s rarity and beauty are based on what are known as the program is credited to the University Matter Memoir both take on race in four Cs: color,clarity, caret and cut. The most rare and expensive of South Carolina and was meant to America. Eloquent Rage: A Black diamonds, of course, exhibit each of the above qualities. successfully transition students into Feminist Discovers Her Superpower college and improve retention rates takes on race and sex. Nasty Q. Bird sighting: Every day I get on #72 east at Forestville, Twice now, (ie: limit dropouts). These types of Women: Feminism, Resistance, and I have spotted this large red/brown bird flying above swamps, it’s programs can run from Freshman Revolution in Trump’s America is larger than a hawk & it seems to have a white tail! Can’t get a look Orientation workshops of a week or self explanatory as is Unwarranted: at it’s head because I’m driving. Is the a Bald Eagle? Has anyone two to full-semester courses or even Policing Without Permission. In else seen this? sequenced courses fulfilling state the Country We Love: My Family A. I don’t have an answer, perhaps some of our readers also saw general education requirements of Divided is actress Diane Guerrero’s this large bird in that general area. If you have, please email me up to six credits. As these types of memoir of her life growing up the American citizen of “undocumented” [email protected]. I will publish all replies. Thank you programs have grown in popularity parents who were deported when she for sharing. Sorry, no one contacted me by this printing! among college administrators and grown to take the place of up to was fourteen. Q. How do I submit questions to you? two full courses in the curriculum In going through the entire catalog A. To submit questions call 860-747-4119, E-mail [email protected], other courses have been displaced, I encountered book after book on a often traditional Humanities courses myriad of issues. Many of the works write to Hometown Connection, 27 Sherman Street, Plainville, CT seemed interesting but I found two 06062 or drop them at the office. steeped in the “Western Canon” of literature. The loss of the Western major issues that greatly trouble me Canon has been bemoaned by such as an academic. A large number of Deadline for submitting questions is the 15th of each month. works dealing with complex issues Thank you for this months question. Please keep them coming. academics as Harold Bloom. So with my new catalog I decided to take a were written by non-experts like Mr. look at what type of works are being Martinez, who at seventeen cannot have experienced enough to make JIM’S GUN SHOP promoted as part of the new canon of literature college students are being him an expert in much of anything JIM, OF JIMS exposed to during their freshman academic yet unless he is the Mozart COLLECTIBLES AND year in these “First Year” programs. of environmentalism and I doubt it, or FIRE ARMS Opening the catalog the first book “journalists” whose resumes indicate Has been selling and dealing in being promoted as having been a given political bias to the issue being firearms for over four decades , “selected for 7 First-Year” programs covered. The second troubling issue opening his first shop, Farmington is Dr. Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal was the lack of intellectual balance Cycle and gun’s on Rt #4 in in the catalog. There were no books 1970 with locations in Plainville where the author examines end of life issues where “the goals of medicine arguing the converse. For example Newington, Southington and no works on why immigration the Bristol location, on Rt. #6. seem too frequently to run counter Jim has opened a new spacious to the interest of the human spirit.” control is necessary for any state location in Middletown / One of a couple of books on end to exist. Why in a post-9/11 world Middlefield town line Rt. # 66 of life matters in the catalog it was rigorous policing is necessary. How 48 Meriden road and, Jim as interesting that all the books, from can actual “discussion” exist without always, features new and unusual their descriptions, seemed to skew both sides of an argument or issue hand and long guns and offers nra being raised? firearm training classes. he buys / in a similar manner regarding end One of the purpose of the traditional sells and trades featuring colt- of life issues. This pattern of having glock-collectible Winchesters, current political, social, and cultural liberal arts education is to prepare Parker Brothers. Featuring the issues being addressed yet all coming students to think for themselves it is most extensive inventory of used from similar viewpoints seemed to not to indoctrinate. For students to and unusal firearms. stop by emerge as I read through the catalog. think they must be exposed to both ,open 11:00-6:00 Mon through sides of an argument. It seems, based Saturday call 860-344-1115 I could order Xiuhtezcatl Martinez’s We Rise: Earth Guardians Guide to on an examination of this catalog, Always happy to see our Building a Movement That Restores many of the “First Year” programs old and new customers. the Planet written by the 17-year- are failing to provide preparation for Plenty of parking old “climate activist.” If I wanted that purpose. Maybe restoring some come celebrate a book written by someone who of the traditional Western Canon to our 48th year!!!!!!!! was actually older than college the First Year curriculum would be a freshmen former NYC mayor better option than the current reading Michael Bloomberg’s Climate of list being currently promoted. Thank You to all the Businesses Hope or Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Sequel is available. And if I wanted Francis Rexford Cooley is in the Town of Plainville! a book by someone “disenchanted” Department Head of General We have everything you need right here in with the environmental movement Education at Paier College of Art. Town...... I could choose Paul Kingsnorth’s Support them by Shopping in Plainville Confessions of a Recovering PAGE 22 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018 2018 State Convention Page Application News Briefs in case you missed some of these!!! Submit nominations for students to become a Page at our 2018 About the New Museum After Hours Petit Seeks to Raise Republican State Convention! England Carousel Adult Lecture Series Awareness Against Help them become a Part of returns to the New Teen Dating Violence History! Museum State Rep. William A. Petit, Jr., (R-22) Name of Page Nominee: * Address: England Carousel partnered with Interval House to raise awareness about domestic violence 95 Riverside Avenue, Route 72 in Contact Phone Number for Page * Museum and abuse during Teen Dating Violence Bristol. Awareness Month at a recent press Winter Hours: The New England Carousel Museum's conference held at the State Legislative Town: * Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM lecture series, held on the first Thursday Office Building in Hartford. Sunday noon - 5:00 PM of each month in 2018 will feature Rep. Petit said, “It’s very fitting that School Currently Attending: * Admission: presentations, exhibition openings, we gathered on Valentine’s Day for the $6.00 adults artist talks and workshops. Join event to raise awareness about teen Year in School * $5.50 seniors scholars and experts as they share their dating violence awareness. What better vast knowledge of the art and history HS Freshman $3.50 children 4-14 day to say, ‘Love Shouldn’t Hurt’.” of carousels, carvers, artists, and your HS Sophomore $2.00 children 1-3 Petit is a member of Interval HS Junior favorite carousels. Museum After House’s Men Make a Difference, Men FREE children under 1 and Mem- Hours will be held from 6:00-7:30 HS Senior Against Domestic Violence, a group of bers PM with a wine and cheese reception prominent Connecticut men dedicated Freshman-College The Museum building includes the taking place 6:00-6:30 PM. Admission to raising awareness and speaking out Sophomore-College Museum of Fire History, the Muse- to this series is included with general against domestic violence. The group Junior-College um of Greek Culture, the Glo Ses- admission, and as always museum has raised thousands of dollars and Senior-College sions Art Gallery and a changing members are free. distributed educational and training Name of Sponsoring RTC Chair art gallery, all included with admis- Thursday, March 1: Discover Bushnell materials for the cause against domestic or SCC Member: * sion. Park Carousel and the world of Stein violence, and spoken to thousands of The New England Carousel Mu- & Goldstein. Join Museum Subject area residents, mostly boys and young Gayle Dennehy, Plainville RTC Specialist, Cate Mahoney and men. seum is available to rent for recep- Executive Director, Louise DeMars Petit, along with fellow group This form was created inside of tions, weddings and special events. for a discussion of the Bushnell Park members, gathered on Valentine’s Day Connecticut Republican Party. The Museum provides tours, tour Carousel and its creators Solomon Stein to recommit themselves to the cause Report Abuse - Terms of Service and craft programs, birthday par- & Harry Goldstein. It's a sweet surprise and share their message that there’s never an excuse for violence and abuse - Additional Terms. ties for children of all ages, youth to find a vintage 1914 carousel standing in Bushnell Park. There, by the shadow in an intimate partner relationship. Questions contact: Rebecca Mi- group sleepovers and educational chlin, Executive Director @ 860- of skyscrapers and a giant Turkey Oak, “Since 2009, this men’s group has outreach programs. been on the forefront of standing 426-1920 or mail application to: a 24-sided pavilion houses 48 hand- Visit http://www.thecarouselmuse- carved wooden horses and two lovers' with women and children in the cause Connecticut Republican Party um.org for more information or call chariots that swirl around a booming against violence and abuse. We know 175 Laning Street 860-585-5411. Wurlitzer band organ. Turning 100 that if we are to make a difference, we Southington, CT 06489 years old in 2014, this Carousel has have to continue to break the insidious been a staple in Downtown Hartford cycle of domestic violence and abuse, since 1972 we must educate our children, and the Wanted Salesperson For more information please call 860- whole community that love should Sell Ads for the 585-5411. never hurt, and that no one has the right to abuse another, added Rep. Petit.” Hometown Connection According to the Connecticut Coalition No pay- Just the satisfaction of helping to bring Plainville’s only Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), many youngsters start ‘dating’ before monthly volunteer newspaper to every household they are in their teen years. 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MMARCH 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 23 The Circumspect Critic by Robert James O’Dell The Life Long Faith Committee engaged the entire parish to see which team’s fans can collect the most brand new men’s and women’s underwaer and socks for St. Vincent DePaul Mission in “BLACK PANTHER” Bristol.Fr.I don’t John recommend Brinsnade an films.avid Yankee I from ours and other worlds. Each in the film's design. Coogler has his ascent to the throne. This beautiful fan promisedjust again give this you year my totake wear on the them jersey. of film has its own identity but one that brilliantly visualized the blending of young actress so memorable in "12 compliments the films that came before the old and new in the mythology of Years A Slave" puts fiery passion into and the ones that come after. Much Wakenda where street vendors with her role. The sexual tension between like "Guardians of the Galaxy" before hanging baskets of ample goods and her and Boseman adds significant depth it, "Black Panther", while adhering straw roofs blend unobtrusively with to their individual characterizations. to the mythology playing out through the technologically advanced cars Michael B. Jordan who appears to all the films, cuts out its own path in and planes and buildings coexisting be Coogler's lucky charm having style and substance. It is not just a with nary a blink of clashing. We are starred in his previous films "Fruitvale clever, intelligently constructed super treated to the dichotomy of advanced Station" and "Creed" excels as a rival hero film, it is simply a perceptive and technology that defies all we know to the Black Panther. Here he plays metaphorically astute film as it reflects and believe alongside rituals and Eric Killmonger, an ambitious young ingeniously on the state of affairs in mythological beliefs and practices man who kills for pleasure and has his today's volatile political landscape. carried on for hundreds if not eye on taking the throne away from It is an astute look at isolationism, thousands of years. We are given the T'Challa. His motivation is part of a racial barriers and the necessity of fact that T'Challa's 14 year old sister, devastating secret being kept from cooperation and support between Shuri, played with tenacity and passion T'Challa that if revealed would alter nations of all political persuasion. It by Letitia Wright, is the technological the course of Wakenda's future. Jordan also kicks ass in "oh wow" moments of super nerd of the kingdom. scores with his infusion of pain and super hero exploits and adventure. This is a massive film with many emotionless killer instinct. There is a "Black Panther" gives us all the proof moving parts but thanks to Coogler, reason for his state of mind and once we need that a big tentpole commercial it never loses focus nor loses the revealed we feel his vulnerability film can effectively include themes of full attention of the audience. He thanks to Jordan's performance. social relevancy without sacrificing blends in the incredible super hero Florence Kasumba plays Ayo, leader the fun factor. It comes at the perfect action like the amazing car chase in of the female warriors who serve as moment in our tumultuous world affairs the streets of South Korea that has security for Wakenda, with flash and BLACK PANTHER to serve as a reminder of the state of Black Panther engaging in acrobatics flare that defines her obstinate behavior racial relationships and the plight of that defy the forces of nature but and unbreakable loyalty to T'Challa. those living in poverty. It exposes how are a delight to witness with serious She reveals the conflict her character 2018 Rated "PG-13 we are indeed our brother's keeper reflective moments with ease. The is experiencing when that loyalty is at and that it takes the participation and most commendable thing about these odds with her responsibility. T'Challa, after the events of cooperation of all nations to address well choreographed action scenes is With old pros like Angela Bassett and Captain America Civil War and the the issues governments seem to turn they never overshadow the dramatic Forest Whitaker fleshing out two of the tragic death of his father, returns a blind eye to. It also provides some elements of the story. With skill and significant senior citizens of Wakenda, to his home in Wakanda to ascend quality entertainment for audiences the best of instincts, Coogler has the film succeeds in giving us people to his father's throne as King of that too often are ignored. I can't provided us with an epic display of we honestly care about and want to this hidden, technically advanced remember a commercial big budgeted emotionally driven yet meticulously know about. African nation and as The Black film before this one that has an almost choreographed action adventure opus "Black Panther" is a beautiful film to Panther. However, not everyone is totally black cast. And it is a cast that about the formation of the character of look at due to the lush cinematograhy convinced he should be the king and gets to play a wide assortment of a man, a king and a super hero. by Rachel Morrison, the first woman he faces opposition from inside his diversified roles that are very distinct in T'Challa/Black Panther is played with cinematographer to be nominated for kingdom as well as threats from the their differences. There are your token strength, commitment and pride by the Oscar for her work here. The special outside world from an old nemesis white actors (joking) who add their Chadwick Boseman. Boseman has effects are superb and make this world and a stranger with ties to a secret own eccentric characterizations. Andy proven his worth in films like "42" and of Wakenda as real as our very own. It from his father's past. Serkis repeats his role from "Captain "Marshal" and he once again brings is never obtrusive but rather enhances In presenting their shared universe America, Civil War" as Ulysses Klaue that air of confidence and compassion the story it is in support of. This is the of uniquely empowered super all the more giddy and greedy than last to T'Challa and his alter ego, Black first great film of 2018. It stands with heroes with connectivity from film we saw him. Martin Freeman appears Panther. Physically, Boseman is "Wonder Woman" as one of the best of to film, Marvel has yet to make a as CIA agent Everett Ross, an amiable commanding enough to fill the role but this genre. misstep. They have successfully enough fellow who gets put in the it is his emotionally charged delivery Ratings: Acting: 98% Directing: 98% introduced diverse individuals and middle of Wakanda's cultural war and that lifts the character beyond a super Script: 95% Cinematography: 100% given each their own personalities, becomes an ally of T'Challa. Another hero stereotype and into the sphere of Special Effects: 100% Entertainment chock full of character traits and well chosen move made by director/ a truly human leader ready to take on Value: 100% faults that are singularly theirs. scriptwriter Ryan Coogler was to give the challenge of protecting his people. We've seen them teamed up and the mighty female warriors an identity Lupita Nyong'o is Nakia, T'Challa's Overall Rating: 98% on their own as they try to protect beyond their proficiency at fighting former lover who left to become a NOW PLAYING IN our world from threats emanating in battle. These are fully fleshed out freedom fighter in the world outside THEATERS! characters that figure significantly of Wakenda and returns only to honor PAGE 24 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018 Crowley Happenings

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New Name ~ Same Excellent Service! PAGE 26 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018 NO MORE EXCUSES You may have been exposed to a Suruchi Patel, owner of Plainville non-flu virus. The flu vaccine can only Community Pharmacy invites you to YOU NEED prevent illnesses caused by flu viruses. join her and her staff for: It cannot protect against other viruses St. Patrick’s Day Coffee Hour A FLU VACCINE that may cause symptoms similar to flu, on Saturday, March 17th Even healthy people needs flu like the common cold. from 9:30 am to 11:00 am vaccine, Influenza (flu) is a contagious You might have been exposed to flu disease which can lead to serious after you got vaccinated, but before the Pictured below are some of the guests illness, including pneumonia. An vaccine took effect. It takes about two that enjoyed the first Coffee Hour on annual flu vaccine is recommended weeks after you receive the vaccine for Valentine’s Day. for everyone 6 months of age and your body to build protection against Suruchi answered questions about older. the flu. Health insurance and there were many! The flu vaccine is safe and cannot You may have been exposed to an cause flu illness; however, it can cause influenza virus that was very different mild side effects that may be mistaken from the viruses included in that year’s for flu. Common side effects from the vaccine. The flu vaccine protects against flu shot include soreness, redness, and/ the influenza viruses that research or swelling from the shot, headache, indicates will cause the most disease fever, muscle aches, and nausea. during the upcoming season, but there These side effects are NOT the flu. can be other flu viruses circulating. If experienced at all, these effects are Unfortunately, however, some people usually mild and last only 1-2 days. who get a flu vaccine may still get sick. Influenza can be serious and anyone How well the flu vaccine works (or its can become sick with flu and ability to prevent flu) can range from experience serious complications, season to season and also can vary including active and healthy kids, depending on who is being vaccinated. teens and adults. Even if you bounce However, if you do get sick, flu back quickly, however, others around vaccination might make your illness you might not be so lucky. You could milder than it would have been spread your illness to someone who is otherwise more vulnerable to flu. Some people can be infected with the flu virus, but GET THE FACTS have no symptoms. During this time, The flu vaccine is safe, does not cause you can still spread the virus to others. the flu, and can protect the ones you Don’t be the one spreading flu to love. those you care about. It is best to Spread the word and get vaccinated before flu begins to spread. It takes about two weeks after GET VACCINATED! vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection Flu vaccines are offered in many against the flu, so the sooner you get locations: vaccinated, the more likely it is that Plainville Community Pharmacy is you will be protected once flu begins one of the locations that offers flu to circulate in your community. vaccines call us at 860-222-9422. There are two reasons for getting a flu vaccine every year: No appointment needed just walk in: a) Flu viruses are constantly changing Monday-Friday 9:00 am -7:00 pm and so flu vaccines may be updated and Saturday 9:00 am -2:00 pm from one season to the next. You need the current season’s vaccine for the best protection. Suruchi Patel b) A person’s immune protection owner/pharmacy from the vaccine declines over time. Annual vaccination is needed for the manager best protection. Even if you got a flu vaccine, there Plainville Community are reasons why you might still get flu Pharmacy or a flu-like illness. Our Lady of Mercy Church Reverend Raymond Smialowski has been assigned by Archbishop Blair as Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church for a period of six years. Father Ray (as he would like to be called, just in case you have trouble with his last name) served for the past 16 years at Saint Stanislaus Church on West Street in Bristol.

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This offer of FREE ads by Mizzy Construction, Inc. are just for you! So, this is an opportunity to sell items you no longer need and/or an opportunity to buy items that you wanted but didn’t think you could afford. All other newspaper’s Classified Ads are mostly for out-of-town ads. Now, you can advertise your excess items and/or shop right here in Plainville. PAGE 28 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018 HOMETOWN RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY Church of the Bible PLAINVILLE UNITED An Independent Fundamental Bible Church METHODIST CHURCH “Where The Holy Bible Is Wholly Taught” 56 Red Stone Hill, Plainville, Connecticut 06062 160 West Main St. Rev. Stephen Volpe, Pastor Plainville, CT 06062 Church (860)747-2328 Phone: 860-747-1691 Parsonage (860)747-2592 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Peter A. Stonis, Pastor Email: [email protected] WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE 168 Unionville Avenue Plainville, CT 06062 Nursery Care is provided for all Sunday Services 860-747-5209 Sunday 10:00 am MARCH SCHEDULE Rev. Dr. Jim Caron, Pastor Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 am SUNDAY SERVICES Web: www.faithbiblect.com Morning Worship Service 11:00 am CHURCH SCHOOL Evening Worship Service 6:30pm Pre-K to High School: 9 AM An Evangelical Church For Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pm WORSHIP TIME 10:00AM Your Spiritual Growth Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. For information about the church (Junior Church for ages 4-12 & Nursery visit our website REGULAR EVENTS Tuesday Ladies………....Tuesdays, 9:30 AM Available for 1 month to 4 years) @ cobplainville-org.webs.com Monday-7 pm Music Rehearsal AA……………....Sun., Mon. & Wed., 7 PM Tuesday: Ladies Bible Study (13 weeks) Do Humans Have Al-Anon……………………Mondays, 7 PM Corinthians- 7 p.m. Boys Scouts…………...... Thursdays, 7 PM 1st Tuesday of Month: A Future Resurrection? PLAINVILLE UNITED Potato Fellowship - 6 p.m. Did you know that all human beings will one day METHODISTSPECIAL EVENTS CHURCH Men’s Tuesday Bible Study - 7 p.m. have a resurrection? This is not my opinion for it is 56LENTEN Red Stone Hill, SOUP Plainville, SUPPERS: Connecticut 06062 “Getting to Know God” clearly stated in the Scripture. Jesus said Himself in All Thursdays Rev. Stephen during Volpe Lent,, Pastor 5:30 PM Wednesday: 7 p.m. John 5:28-29, "Marvel not at this; for the hour is Church (860)747-2328 Parsonage (860)747-2592 “Time To Pray” Prayer Meeting coming, in which all that are in the graves shall hear WORSHIPEmail: WITH [email protected] HOLY COMMUNION: New Group: “Hope In Christ” His voice, and shall shall come forth: they that have (Celebrated with Gluten Free Bread) Thursday at 6:30-8:00 p.m. done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that FEBRUARY SCHEDULE ( Designed to give help and hope to Sunday, March 4, 10 AM people who hurt and who have habits to have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation." UMCORSUNDAY SERVICESSUNDAY: break) There you have it; two general resurrections. Now, CHURCH SCHOOL Pre-K to High School: 9 AM James 1:27 Ministry Sunday, March 11, 10 AM in the resurrection unto life there will actually be “Helping Seniors with odd jobs” two phases to this resurrection. The Apostle Paul WORSHIP TIME 10:00AM POT LUCK SUPPER: Led by Elders/Deacons. records for us the order of resurrections in 1 Cor. Sunday,REGULAR March EVENTS 18, 5 PM Visit us on Facebook: 15:22-23, Tuesday Ladies…………..……....Tuesdays, 9:30 AM com/groups/faithbiblechurchct/ "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be Boy PALMScouts.…………… SUNDAY...... WORSHIP:Tuesdays, 7 PM made alive. But every man in his own order; Christ AA…………………Sunday,… March…....Sun., 25, Mon. 10 AM& Wed., 7 PM 860-747-5209 Al-Anon………………………………Mondays, 7 PM the first fruits; afterward they that are Christ's at His MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP Call the church for coming." So, Christ was the first to rise again from WITH HOLYSPECIAL COMMUNION: EVENTS info/questions the dead to never die again and next will be those UMW & PRAYER SHAWL MEETING: and church prayer line who belong to Christ at His coming. When is that? Thursday,Thursday, MarchFebruary 29, 2, 7 7PM PM FAX (860-747-5011) According to 1 Thess. 4:16-18 those that have died GOODWORSHIP FRIDAY WITH HOLY WORSHIP COMMUNION: : Call us for your requests (confidential) who had believed and received Christ as their Savior (CelebratedFriday, Marchwith Gluten 30, Free 7 BreadPM) will be resurrected at the rapture. Following the Sunday, February 5, 10 AM rapture will be a seven year tribulation period. At EASTER DAY WORSHIP AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: the end of that period all tribulation martyred saints WITHMonday HOLY, February COMMUNION: 13, 1 to 6 PM and all Old Testament saints will be resurrected (CelebratedFor appointment with Gluten call 1-800 Free-733- 2767Bread) (Rev. 20:4; Daniel 12:1-2). All these will take part of or go to www.redcrossblood.org. the resurrection unto life (Jn 5:29a). "Then cometh Sunday, April 1, 10 AM the end..." (1 Cor. 15:24a). This is referring to the end of the 1000 year kingdom (Rev.20:1-6) when all unbelievers will be resurrected to stand before Christ at the Great White Throne Judgment (Rev. 20:11-15). All these will take part in the resurrection unto FIRST BIBLE damnation (Jn. 5:29b). BAPTIST CHURCH Which resurrection will you take part in? Believe and receive Christ today! 12 Granger Lane Plainville “Where the BIBLE makes the Difference” PLAINVILLE SEVENTH DAY Sunday School - 10:00 AM NEW COVENANT ADVENTIST CHURCH Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 AM APOSTOLIC CHURCH 97 Broad Street Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 PM 139 New Britain Avenue Church Phone Wednesday Evening Service 7:00PM 860-747-5867 • Nursery & Deaf interpreting P.O. Box 551 Plainville, CT 06062 Pastor 1-646-522-3471 provided for all services • Suffragan Bishop- George M. Green, Pastor E-mail:[email protected] • Deaf and Teen Ministry [email protected] • “Bible Adventure Club”• Elder Joseph Green, Associate Minister Pastor Franklin Jackson • Kings Bible Institute (Tues. Wed. Thurs.) Phone 860-747-3128 Church Saturday Morning www.fbbc-ct.org Residence & FAX 860-224-9409 Bible School @ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service @ 11:00 a.m. Live streaming every service Call for FREE lunch after service SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP Wednesday Evening 860-793-1155 We Welcome Wveryone to Our Services!! Family Prayer Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. Thomas Benson - Pastor~ The Lord Jesus Christ loves you …John 3:16 Brad Brandon- Associate Pastor Come, bring a friend and enjoy Jesus with us! The Spiritualist Church of Love & Light meets every Sunday at 10:30am The Loop Suite “C” 311 East St. in Plainville, CT The service is followed by a fellowship hour. There are guest speakers on occasion as well. Contact Rev. Aristia Partiss 860- 918-6393 MARCH 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 29 HOMETOWN RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY OUR LADY OF MERCY THE CONGREGATIONAL REDEEMER’S CHURCH OF PLAINVILLE AME ZION CHURCH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH A congregation of the United Church of Christ 110 Whiting Street, Plainville, CT 06062 94 BROAD STREET, PLAINVILLE, CT 06062 130 West Main Street Plainville Phone: 860-747-1808 REV. RAYMOND SMIALOWSKI, PASTOR Phone 860-747-1901 WORSHIP SERVICES ROBERT BERUBE, DEACON Sunday School 9:00-9:40 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! Praise & Worship 9:45-10:00 a.m. PARISH/CEMETERY OFFICE Church Service 10:00 a.m. 19 S. CANAL STREET CHURCH OFFICE EMAIL: [email protected] BIBLE STUDY OFFICE HOURS: MON. TO FRI. Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m 9 AM TO 4 PM WEBSITE: www.uccplainville.org BOARD MEETINGS WORSHIP AND Senior Ushers (1st Sat before 1st Sun) 11:00 a.m. PHONE: 860-747-6825 CHURCH SCHOOL Gladys Floyd Missionary Society FAX 860-747-5407 (2nd Sun after service) New Parishioners Every Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Deaconess Board (3rd Sun) Welcome! if you are new to the parish, please introduce Coffee Hour: 11:15 a.m. Lay Council (1st & 3rd Sat) 9:30 a.m. yourself after Liturgy or at the Rectory The Sacrament of Holy Communion Christian Education (3rd Tues) 7:00 p.m. celebrated the first Sunday of each Men’s Meeting (2nd/4th Sat) 9:30 a.m. Liturgy Schedule PEP (Every Sat) 1:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgy - Church month Trustee/Steward (2nd Sat of Aug., Oct., Dec., Feb. & The following Holy Week services Saturday 4:00 P.M. Apr. at 9:30 a.m. and 2nd Mon. of Sept., Nov., Jan., Sunday 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. have been scheduled: Mar. & May 16 6:30 p.m. Weekday Liturgy March 25 - Palm Sunday CHOIR PRACTICE service - 10 a.m. Senior (Sat before 1st Sun) 5:00 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:00 A.M. Jubilee (Sat before 2nd/4th Sun) 5:00 p.m. Devotions March 29 - Tenebrae - Maundy Mass/Youth choirs Rosary- Monday through Saturday before the Thursday Service - 7 p.m. (Mon. after 1st/2nd Sun) 7:00 p.m. Morning Mass. April 1 - Easter Sunday Sacrament of Reconciliation Service - 10 a.m. Saturday At Noon For more information, please contact the Church Office at 860-747-1901 or via email at Sacrament of the Sick [email protected]. Arrangements can be made for any sick person to be THE PLAINVILLE THRIFT SHOP anointed. Holy Eucharist is brought to the homebound by our Eucharistic Ministers and the parish clergy. Phone 860-747-2418 Open Wednesday & Thursday ************************************** During Lent Confessions will be celebrated every Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from 6 to 7pm and also every Saturday at Noon. In addition Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon there are a few extra dates offered during Holy Week. They March 25, 2018 are Tuesday March 27 at 8:45am, and Wednesday March 28 THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH at 4:00pm. CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR Worship Service Stations of the Cross will be prayed every Friday during 115 West Main Street Plainville, CT 06062 Lent at 7pm in the church. At 6:45pm there is an introduc- [email protected] 9 AM and www.churchofoursaviourplainville.org tion as to how to pray the Stations of the Cross. Holy Week Schedule: 860-747-3109 Holy Thursday at 7pm is the Celebration of the Lord's EASTER SUNDAY Supper. SUNDAY WORSHIP Holy Eucharist 10:00 am WORSHIP Good Friday at 3:00pm is the Celebration of the Lord's Church School 10:00 am Passion. Coffee Hour 11:00 am April 1, 2018 ~ 9 AM Holy Saturday at 11:00am is the Blessing of the Easter OFFICE HOURS Food. Wednesday – Friday 9:00am -1:00pm Join us weekly for: Easter Celebrations are Saturday 3.31 at 8pm, and Sunday PARISH PROGRAMS Midweek Eucharist – Wednesday 9:30 AM Every Tuesday NA 7:00pm 4.1 at 8:30 & 10:30am. Bible Study – Wednesday 6:30 PM Every Thursday AA 7:30pm Sunday Worship – 9:00 AM Every Saturday Women's AA 9:00am th St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 2018 Saturday AA 9:30 am Healing Service – March 27 7:00 PM The Parish Life Committee of the Pastoral Council Ample Parking in rear of Church will be sponsoring our annual corned beef and cabbage We’d like the privilege of praying for dinner on Saturday March 17th at 5:00 pm in the you….visit our website/Prayer Requests Parish Center, 19 South Canal St. Plainville. Tickets THE TABERNACLE are $12.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. A hot dog A Contemporary Christian Church and chips plate will also be available for $1.50. Tickets Sunday Rev. Jim French, Rector will be available for purchase in the gathering room Church Services 860.747.1426 before and after Masses on Feb 24th-25th, March 3rd www.holytrinityanglican.net – 4th and March 10th – 11th. You may also purchase at 10:00 a.m. tickets at the Parish Office starting Tuesday Feb 23rd [email protected] to Wednesday March 14th. Tickets will not be sold at “Come as you are” the door. Volunteers are needed during and after for Visit our website at Holy Trinity Anglican Church cleanup. Please call Don at 203-910-9624. Please join us for some local parish talent and an www.tabernacleonline.com 18 East Main Street evening of great food, fellowship and fun. or see us on Facebook. Plainville, CT 06062 1445 West Street Monthly “All you can eat!” Breakfast (Route 229) Sunday, March 11th--8 am to 10:30 am Southington, CT 06489

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MARCH Our Lady of Mercy Annual TASTE BUZZ...... St. Patrick’s Day Dinner BIRTHDAYS Breast of Chicken Saute with Lemon The Parish Life Committee “HAPPY & HEALTHY BIRTHDAY TO ALL!” 3 tablespoons butter annual corned beef and 4 chicken breasts, boned and halved 3RD TAMMY LOMBARDO cabbage dinner 1/3 cup lemon juice 4TH KATHERINE SWANSON Zest of lemon, finely chopped 5TH BRUCE MORRIS Saturday March 17th at 5:00 pm Melt butter in a skillet. Dust the chicken 6TH PAUL MATTEO at the Parish Center, ALAN PRCYPYSZ breasts lightly with flour and saute them 8TH RICK STAUBLEY 19 South Canal St. Plainville. quickly, turning to brown on both sides. 9TH EVELYN STELMA Tickets are $12.00 for adults EDITH FRAZEE Cook gently for 5 minutes turning the 10TH SHELLEY CREEL and $5.00 for children. 11TH MELINDA ROGERS chicken pieces once. Add the lemon A hot dog and chips plate DALE NIGHTINGALE juice and simmer until just done, but not BILL BRAYNE will also be available for $1.50. 13TH RICHARD P1OTROWSKI overcooked. Baste the breasts occasionally 14TH DUNCAN MAY ********************************* with the butter and lemon juice in the pan. Tickets will be available for purchase 15TH DOREEN CORRIVEAU The chicken should be done in about 15 17TH PATRICK BUDEN, SR in the gathering room DIANNE BACZEK before and after Masses at the church minutes. Five minutes before it is finished, 18TH BRIAN GLOWIAK on Feb 24th-25th, March 3rd & 4th add the lemon zest. Serves 4. 20TH CARLA FENSICK and March 10th & 11th. 21ST MARK BELANGER You may also purchase tickets at the Parish Office ********************************* 22ND JOHN HARDY starting Friday, Feb 23rd to Wednesday March 14th. 23TH NOLAN LOSTOCCO To share your favorite recipe 24TH JACK CASSIDY, JR. “Tickets will not be sold at the door.” e-mail to: 26TH DAVID LOMBARDO 29TH ROBERT MERCER [email protected] 31ST DEB HARDY Please call Don at 203-910-9624. or mail to: ROBERT HESLIN Please join us for some Hometown Taste Buzz ************************************ 27 Sherman St. TO SUBMIT BIRTHDAY, Plainville, CT 06062 ANNIVERSARY, ENGAGEMENT local parish talent and OR WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS an evening of great food, Notary Public E-MAIL TO: HMTNN@ Helen Bergenty COMCAST.NET fellowship and fun 27 Sherman Street, Plainville OR MAIL TO: PH: 860-747-4119 or Cell: 860-302-3783 HOMETOWN CONNECTION Dates to Remember. . . . 27 SHERMAN STREET, Our Office or Your Office /Home PLAINVILLE, CT MARCH “What is the cost?” Sunday 11th ~ Wanted ~ Believe it or not it is FREE!! Daylight Saving Begins Salesperson to Sell Ads for the OR CALL: 860-747-4119 Hometown Connection Saturday 17th No pay- Just the satisfaction of helping to bring AND LEAVE THE MESSAGE ON THE ANSWER St. Patrick’s Day Plainville’s only monthly volunteer newspaper MACHINE, PLEASE SPELL THE NAMES. to every household and You may also bring your announcements to the office, if we Tuesday 20th business in town are not in, there is a drop off box on the porch. First Day of Spring GREAT FOR YOUR RESUME IF Deadline is the 15th of each month Sunday 25th YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A “REAL” JOB!! “THANK YOU” Palm Sunday PS: If you want to announce your Friday 30th own Birthday and/or Anniversary, Crossword just call...... It pays to advertise!! Passover Begins Good Friday Answers Sunday April 1st We invite all businesses and/or professionals to e-mail: Easter Sunday [email protected] with a description Remember...... of your services to help start Your Anniversary or “A Small Business Section” Spouse’s Birthday! in our future issue. If anyone would like to volunteer to coordinate this section, please contact us at 860-747-4119 Robertson Airport Website www.plainvillect.com/airport Charter Flights & Lesson Gift Certificates MARCH 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 31 Crowley Happenings JUST FOR Ford Lincoln Auto Technician Competition AUTO BUFFS The four Goldberg brothers, Low- The annual Connecticut State Automotive ell, Norman, Hiram and Max, invented and developed the first automobile air-conditioner. On July 17, 1946, the Tech Competition was held on temperature in Detroit as 97 degrees. The four brothers walked into Henry February 14th, 2018 Ford’s office and sweet-talked his sec- retary into telling Mr. Ford that four gentlemen were there with the most 2018 CT State Finals for Scholarship exciting invention in the auto indus- Students competeding for Scholarship from: UTI, Lou Bedini, Lincoln Tech, Dan Scott &Andrew Trujil- try since the electric starter. Ford was curious and invited them into his of- lo, Megatech, Abe & Varant, Viking Equipment, Joe & Beth Shomburg. Total of scholarships to be presented fice. The brothers refused and instead $156,050.00. The winners will on to compete in the National Competition in New York City. asked that he come out to the park- ing lot to their car. They persuaded him to get into their car, which was about 130 degrees; they turned on the air conditioner, and cooled the car off immediately. Ford was so excited he invited them back to his office, where he offered them $3 million for their patent. The brothers refused, saying they would settle for $2 million, but they wanted the recognition by having a label, “The Goldberg Air-condition- er,” on the dashboard of each car in which it was installed. Now, there was no way Henry Ford was going to put the Goldberg’s name on two million Fords. They haggle back and forth for about two hours and finally agreed on $4 million and that just their first names would be shown. And so to this day, all the air con- ditioner controls in Ford vehicles are labeled…..”Lo, Norm, Hi, and Max.” Out of the strain of

doing, CT Automotive Retailers Association Oliver Wolcott THS-Torrington-Students Daniel Cibuku Student Challenge: and Benjamin Compagna. Instructor Ray Royals. Into the peace Vinal THS -Middletown: Students Toby Carotenuto and Windham THS-Willimantic Students Dylan Hunniford Nicholas Erdman. Instructor Joe Palazzo. and Alexander Perzan. of the done. J.M. Wright THS-Stamford Students Michael Laracca E.C. Wilcox THS-Meriden Students Kenneth Henriksen and Christopher Marrero. Instructor Tom Horvath. and Kyle Steels. Instructor Alex Andrzejewski Emmett O’Brien THS-Ansonia Students, Mathew Julia Louise Woodruff . Linley and Jasmin Murga, Instructor Ignacio Vega.

This article Re-printed with permission from the New Britain Herald. For daily home delivery Call 860-225-4601 Only $4.49/week Publisher reserves the right to change prices at any time. PAGE 32 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018 FRANKIE’S Famous Hot Dogs Has Arrived Published on Tuesday, 13 February 2018 22:32 Castico said he also attributes his success to putting Written by BRIAN M. JOHNSON out a consistent, high-quality and affordable product. @brianjohnsonBP “We got a good price for this location, which had sat gutted for eight years,” said Castico. “We’ve Fans of Frankie’s famous hot dogs won’t have spent a lot of time and a lot of money getting it ready, to wait much longer to chow down on their favorites. but once we start hanging pictures in here, it will look The chain’s new location at 177 East St. is 10 times better than our old location. It is a major undergoing its final renovations and owner Armand step up, with more space, a higher ceiling and a nicer Castico said it is on track to open March 1. atmosphere overall.” Castico had managed the Bristol location for 34 Another change that will be coming to the new years, but said it was time to expand to a bigger, location is on the menu. While Castico will still be newer building. The new building is 1,000 square offering favorites from Bristol, he will be introducing feet bigger and will include a private dining area that daily specials. can be reserved for events, a dining patio and a walk- As for the future of Frankie’s, Castico said he plans up order window. to manage the location for another four to five years “I first started working for Frankie’s when I was and then, ultimately, pass it on to his son, Jake. a teenager and it was franchised around Connecticut “I just turned 60, so I’m getting ready to retire,” he with 20 locations,” said Castico. “When I closed said. “My son has been working for me for the past down the Bristol location last October, mine was one Armand (left) and his son Jake paused a three years and he will be able to continue to provide of five locations remaining, including the original, momont for this picture on the Outdoor the same consistent quality our customers have Dining Patio. enjoyed. I am hoping that our loyal customers from which opened in 1933 on Watertown Avenue in Inside their private dining area can be Waterbury. We had a lot of loyal customers, especially reserved for Children’s Birthday Parties, Bristol and Forestville don’t mind driving a couple the seniors, whom I have always given a 10 percent meetings for organization or any private extra minutes over to Plainville to come visit us.” discount. That discount will continue at our new event. Brian M. Johnson can be reached at 860-973-1806 or Feel free to stop in to check the room for location.” your event. [email protected].

The above article re-printed with permission from the New Britain Herald. For daily home delivery - Call 860-225-4601 Only $4.49/week Publisher reserves the right to change prices at any time. What are some of your legislative priorities for the session? Questions recently asked of State Representative William Petit, Jr.

- Priority number one is the budget. I have introduced a bill, as many other people have, that prohibits calculation of overtime into pension calculations. Obviously, we are somewhat bound by current contracts. We also want to do something in relation to those who are convicted of a felony receiving a full pension. Indirectly, since the federal government hasn't seemed to make any big steps to controlling drug pricing, I think that we should be sure that, in statute, we can prohibit price gauging on prescription drugs. - I want to continue to stand up for commerce and small businesses. Something that we were asked from several people in the district was to increase the amount that craft brewers can sell. Secondly, from a health and insurance point of view, there have been some issues with changes in person's health insurance policies. - Finally, with my other hat as President of the Petit Family Foundation, we have supported a lot of the domestic violence groups around the state. I have proposed a bill to change the family violence statute, specific to a dual arrests. It is not meant to suppress dual arrests, but if it is clear that there is a primary aggressor, then the police would arrest the primary aggressor. Dominant aggressor laws are currently in place in 27 other states. What legislation are you most proud of getting passed? - Probably two things. I am on the Appropriations committee and as you know, last year's budget was a bipartisan compromise. I think creating a spending cap, bonding cap, and volatility cap were critical first steps. Secondly, the opioid legislation that was passed was hugely important. Allowing naloxone to be readily available, allowing for disposal of narcotics in hospice and dying in home situations, pharmacies being able to give out naloxone to people, etc. There were multiple issues included in that bill. What is your favorite memory as a legislator? - I know this is general, but the best thing is meeting different people. Whether that be fellow legislators, staff, people in the cafeteria, State Capitol Police, meeting people from all different backgrounds from all over the state is probably the most interesting thing.

What is your favorite late night session snack?

- I guess it would Have to be Hershey Kisses MARCH 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 33 Yummy Japanese Cuisine~Sushi Bar Hello, Just wanted to share the news of a new fresh and exciting restaurant in Plainville near the movie theater. In the Big Y Plaza there is a new sushi restaurant that will blow your mind! I was absolutely amazed by the atmosphere, presentation, quality of food and service I couldn’t keep it myself. It just opened January 16, and I have already eaten here multiple times. It was just what we needed in town after the closing of the local Asian bistro. Thanks for your time, Briana Alvarez 2018 PHS YMCA Project Grad Dodgeball Champs -

Taegan Brochu, Luke SanJuan, Nate Michalek, Alex Jeney, Tommy Vongsamany, and Ricky Freitas! Thank you to everyone who volunteered, participated and came to watch this very exciting event!! PAGE 34 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018

Celebrating our 25th Anniversary Thank you to all our relatives and friends MARCH 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 35 OBITUARIES

~ Margaret C. (Cote) Bechard ~ ~ James E. Lathrop, Sr. ~ ~ Robert F. “Bob” Leahy ~ 71 of Bristol, passed 84 of Plainville passed away 77, of Plainville, passed away away Tuesday February Wednesday February 7, on Sunday, February 25, 6, 2018 at her home in 2018 at the 2018. He was the presence of her loving Hospital the loving family. She was the wife of Central husband for of Claude J. Bechard with Connecticut 34 years to whom she shared 54 years in New Britain, surrounded Joanne B. of marriage. by his loving family. He was (Burnham) Leahy. Margaret was born March the husband of Claudette Bob was born on August 5, 1946 in Cumberland, Maine a daughter of the late Lathrop with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. 20, 1940 in Hartford, son to the late William Leahy Andrew and Dorothy (Gervais) Cote. Margaret loved Jim was born April 20, 1933 in New London, a son and Katherine Sullivan. He grew up in West Hartford reading and following her friends on Facebook. of the late Austin D. and Marion A. (Wilcox) Lathrop graduating from Conrad High School. Bob was an She also enjoyed puzzle books, her magazines and and was a longtime Plainville resident. He was a avid runner in high school, breaking state records and keeping busy on her tablet, but she was most proud Master Mechanic at Avon Volkswagen retiring after earning a running scholarship to Fordham University. of raising her family and spending time with her 35 years of service. Jim proudly served his country He subsequently graduated from CCSU earning an children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. in the United States Army during the Korean War in undergrad degree in biology and minoring in botany. Besides her loving husband Claude, she leaves her Germany as a SPEC-2 and truck driver. There wasn’t He also went on to obtain a masters in education. daughter Claudia Diakolambrianos and her husband anything that Jim couldn’t fix and he was proud to He was a recipient of the prestigious Tozlawski George of Plainville, her grandchildren, Holly take care of any projects that came up around his Award. Bob was a passionate horticulturist and Zienka and her husband David, Heather Agudelo and home or to help anyone who needed it. He enjoyed botanist. Every year, he took part in the Manchester her husband German and Aimee Stackhouse and her farming, especially raising cattle, goats, chickens and Road Race. Bob joined the U.S. Air Force and was a husband Justin, her great grandchildren, Faith and rabbits. He was loved by all and was a father figure decorated Vietnam War veteran, serving from 1964 to Grace Zienka, Genna and Kailyn Agudelo, Kylee to many, but his greatest accomplishment was being a 1969 when he was honorably discharged. He owned and operated his own landscaping and construction Roberts and Juliette Stackhouse, her sisters, Joyce great husband, father and grandfather and making his company, Leahy and Sons Landscaping, beginning Doody of Maine, Martha Harwood of Livingston, family the most important thing in his life. Jim was a in 1984 up until his passing. TX and Marie Janowski of Plainville. Margaret was longtime member of the Plainville United Methodist In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his predeceased by her daughter Marlene Plourde. Church. children, Erik Jones and his wife, Cindy, Zachary Funeral services for Margaret with burial in Besides his loving wife Claudette, Jim leaves his son Jones and his wife, Bethany, and Shane Leahy and Plainville West Cemetery were celebrated privately. Jimmy Lathrop and his wife Debbie of Unionville, his his friend, Kim; his grandchildren, Samantha, Lily, The Bailey Funeral Home 48 Broad Street in daughter, Susan Lathrop of Bristol, his grandchildren, and Charlotte Jones, Sarah and Michelle Ayotte; Plainville has care of arrangements. Jessica and Michael Lathrop, his brother Jonathan his sister, Kathy Witty; his brother-in-law, William Lathrop and his wife Diane of Riverdale, MD and his Burnham and his wife, Patricia; his best friend, Joel sister Elizabeth Anderson and her husband Robert of Edman; his furry companions, Maya and Dannyboy; ~ Carroll “Mushka” Charette ~ East Lansing, MI. He was predeceased by his sister, his niece, Kimberly Tributti; his great niece and Lucile Ames and his brother-in-law, Curtis Ames. nephew, Michaela and Kyle; and several other nieces 73, of Southington, CT died Funeral services in celebration of Jim’s life were at Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at and nephews. In addition, Bob was a friend of Bill the Plainville United Methodist Church 56 Redstone W. He was predeceased by his sisters, Betty Ann, the Hospital of Central CT @ Hill. Burial with military honors followed in Plainville New Britain General. Carroll Peggy, and Tricia. West Cemetery. The Bailey Funeral Home 48 Broad A service in celebration of Bob’s life was held on was born in Fort Kent, ME and Street in Plainville had care of arrangements. was the son of the late Willard Thursday, March 1, 2018 at 6 PM at Bailey Funeral Charitable donations may be made to: Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville. Military honors will and Amanda (Theriault) be accorded following the service. Burial will be Charette. He owned Charette American Diabetes Association 2275 Silas Deane held privately. In memory of Bob.... Concrete and was a proud Highway 1st Floor Unit 9, Rocky Hill CT 06067 Charitable donations may be made to: husband, father and grandfather. Carroll was an avid Connecticut Humane Society race car driver/owner/supporter. He built his first 701 Russell Road, Newington CT 06111 home in order to provide for his family, by himself ~ Kathleen “Kay” Lozaw ~ with his own hands after working all day. Carroll was 83, passed away quietly at North Shore Animal League America funny, witty, loyal and had common sense and was home Wednesday, January 25 Davis Ave, Port Washington NY 11050 always willing to help out. He was a member of Our 31, 2018. Kay will be deeply Lady of Mercy Church, Plainville. missed by Thomas Lozaw ~ Janice Denise Mack ~ Carroll is survived by his beloved wife – Mary Sr., her husband of 57 years, Ann Charette of Southington, CT, his five sons – born in Albany Georgia moved and the rest of her family and Carl Charette and his wife Jacqueline of Bristol, CT, to CT at a young age. She Kenny Charette also of Bristol, CT, David Charette friends. attended Plainville schools of Aurora, CO, Dennis Charette and his wife Lisa of Kay was an accomplished graduating from Plainville Southington, CT and Spencer Charette of Meriden, andcompassionate registered nurse for 50 years. She High. She worked for AT&T CT, his four sisters – Jan Bourgoin of Bloomfield, gave loving care to her patients whether as a head retiring after twenty five years. CT, Lorraine Fortin and her husband Jimmy of nurse at West Penn Hospital, or as an emergency She worked for Faneuil Inc. Fort Kent, ME, Rowena Bernier and her husband nurse at both Divine Providence and Bristol Hospitals. until her death, January 18, 2018. She leaves to Stewart of Simsbury, CT and Glenda Johnston Kay finished her stellar career as a triage nurse for mourn her only son, Chance Mack. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters, and her husband Rick of Ledyard, CT, his eight TeleNurse. Henvietta Green (John), of Plainville, CT, and Viola grandchildren – Ashley, Alexis, Adelyn, Paige, Haley, Kay’s loving and caring nature extended beyond her Mack, of Bristol, CT; three brothers, Ozell Mack Christine, Christopher and Victoria, his sister-in-law patients to everyone she encountered. Her husband, (Jean H), of Bristol, CT, Benjamin Mack, of Bristol, Rena Charette of Farmington, CT, several cousins, children, and grandchildren were the beneficiaries of CT and Melvin Mack, of West Haven, CT; hosts of nieces and nephews. Carroll was predeceased by his that love each and every day. She further gave to others nieces and nephews, sorrowing friends, and church four brothers – Edmund Charette, Donald Charette, as a member of the Junior League and the Women’s family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lincoln Charette and Harold Charette, his sister-in- Club of Plainville. An avid bridge player and cook, she Mary Emma Barnett, her father, John Henry Mack, law Louisette Charette and his brother-in-law Ray briefly hosted a cooking show called “Cooking with and her three brothers, James Jones (Marie), Kenneth Bourgoin. Kay.” Mack, and Robert Mack (Bertha). A Celebration of Carroll’s life was held at Our A service in celebration of Janice’s life was held Lady of Mercy Church, 94 Broad St., Plainville, Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, at the Redeemer’s A.M.E. Zion Church, 110 Whiting CT. Committal service and final resting place were Thomas Lozaw, Jr., daughter-in-law, Kathryn Lozaw, St., Plainville. Burial followed in West Cemetery, in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, South End son, Eric Lozaw, daughter-in-law, Dawn Lozaw, and three grandchildren, Grant, Gavin, and Emma. 180 N. Washington St., Plainville. Donations in Rd., Plantsville, CT. Donations may be made to memory of Janice can be made to the Redeemer’s Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., A.M.E. Zion Church. assisted the family with arrangements. Funeral Newington, CT. 06111. The Paul A. Shaker Funeral Charitable donations may be made to: Home, 764 Farmington Ave., New Britain, CT. had services were from Bailey Funeral Home for a Mass Redeemers A.M.E Zion Church charge of arrangements. To extend condolences to of Christian Burial at The Church of Saint Gregory, 110 Whiting Street, Plainville CT 06062 the Charette family or to share a memory of Carroll, 235 Maltby St, Bristol, CT 06010. Burial followed in Tel: 1-860-747-1808 please visit shakerfuneralhome.com Saint Joseph Cemetery in Bristol. www.Redeemer2020.org PAGE 36 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018 OBITUARIES ~ Donald L. Rio ~ ~ Mary Jo Tormey ~ ~ Elizabeth A. (Bettye) Moore ~ 75 of Plainville, passed 90, of Plainville, CT, passed 83, of Plainville, beloved away Sunday February away peacefully on February wife of the late James E. 18, 2018 at 3, 2018. She will be dearly Moore, passed away on the Hospital missed by her many family Wednesday, February 14, of Central members and friends – in 2018 surrounded by her Connecticut Connecticut, Michigan, loved ones. in New Britain surrounded Ohio, and beyond – who Bettye was born on by his loving family. came to know her generous February 1, 1935 in He was the husband of and loving spirit, her love of Margaretville, New York. Marjorie (Autunno) Rio animals, art, and books, her She was the daughter of with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. nimble wit and intellect, and the late Addison and Hazel Trowbridge. She worked Donald was born August 24, 1942 in New Britain her insatiable thirst for knowledge. various jobs, as well as taking care of her family. a son of the late Dominic and Josephine (Mortelliti) Mary Jo was born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio on Bettye is survived by her five children and their Rio and was a longtime Plainville resident. He was a February 25, 1927. She graduated from Notre Dame spouses, Danny Moore and his wife, Linda, of 1960 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. College in South Euclid, Ohio in 1948. While attending Meriden, David Moore and his wife, Roxanne, of Upon graduation Donald joined the United States Air Notre Dame College, Mary Jo was Class President for Plainville, Steve Moore, of Plainville, Mary “Chris" Force, serving in Newburgh, New York and later in four years in a row. She was also listed in “Who’s Who Couture, of Plainville, and Andy Moore and his Turkey. After being honorably discharged from the in American Colleges and Universities” during these wife, Lisa, of Plainville. She is also survived by 8 Air Force in 1963 he began his 35 year career at Pratt years. grandchildren, Shane Moore and his wife, Karen, and Whitney, beginning as a crib attendant, working She then continued with her education while employed Heather Moore, Kyle Couture, Kayla Couture, his way to network designer. Donald later worked at the prestigious law firm of Baker, Hostetler & Marissa Moore, A.J. Moore, Tyler Moore, and as a consultant at Pratt and Whitney with CSC and Patterson in Cleveland, Ohio and received her Master’s Brianna Moore and 2 great-grandchildren, Cameron Moore and Rylee Rosado. then with his own consulting company Data Design Degree in Library Science from Case Western Reserve The family would like to thank the doctors and staff Consultants. He was a H.A.M. Radio operator since University in Cleveland, Ohio. She served as a law librarian for Baker, Hostetler, and Patterson and then at the Hospital of Central CT and Home Care for he was 15 years old with his call number being their wonderful care during her final days. “K1IDM” and he volunteered at ARRL in Newington joined the National Bank of Detroit, now known as Chase Bank, at a time when there were very few bank Calling hours were held on at Bailey Funeral Home, where he enjoyed giving tours and talking about librarians. Several years later she was offered the 48 Broad St., Plainville. A service in celebration of H.A.M radio operation. Donald enjoyed marching opportunity to establish the library collection for a Bettye’s was held at the funeral home. Bettye will bands and was a trumpeter in the Shriners Band. new law school in Lansing, MI. When state funding be laid to rest with her husband in Saint Joseph Donald was proud of the backyard pond he built for the project did not materialize, Mary Jo joined the Cemetery, Plainville. In memory of Bettye, donations named “Rio’s Oasis” and took great care of the fish reference library staff at Michigan State University can be made to Autism Speaks New England Chapter, he placed in it. Donald was an excellent tennis player and was in charge of their law collection. She served 85 Devonshire Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02109. in his younger days, enjoyed bowling and going to in this capacity until retirement. eat at Saint’s and Oasis. He enjoyed war movies Upon retirement and the death of her beloved father, and old westerns, but his favorite movie was “It’s A Mary Jo moved with her mother to join her sister, Wonderful Life” which became a family Christmas Phyllis Greenhalgh in Farmington, CT. She remained Evangelist Billy Graham tradition. Donald was a Communicant of Our Lady a resident of Farmington and then neighboring 'America's pastor' shaped modern evangelicalism. of Mercy Church. Plainville until her death. Marshall Shelley Besides his loving wife Marjorie, Donald leaves his Mary Jo Tormey was a beloved daughter of the late son, Douglas Rio and Michelle of Southington, his Mary Butler and Ferdinand Bleich; beloved sister of Rev. Billy Graham died Wednesday, February 21st at his daughter, Cheryl “Shosh” Trovato and her husband Nancy Murphy, of Novi, MI; and Phyllis Greenhalgh, North Carolina home at the age of 99. He will be buried Sebastian of Southington, his grandchildren, of Berlin, CT. In addition, she leaves behind her next to his wife at Billy Graham Museum and Library. Anthony, Matthew and Summer, his brother Jerry nephew, Brian Murphy, of New Jersey; her late Billy Graham was perhaps the most significant religious Rio of Florida and his sisters-in-law Anny O’Steen nephews Patrick Murphy and Michael Murphy; as well figure of the 20th century, and the organizations and the and Judy Bosco and her husband Jim. Donald was as nephews Matthew Jaynes, of Arizona, and Marcus movement he helped spawn continue to shape the 21st. predeceased by his twin daughters Marjorie and Jaynes, of Maine; along with grand-nephews/nieces During his life, Graham preached in person to more than Christopher, Thomas, and Caroline Murphy (children 100 million people and to millions more via television, Mary and his brother, Brother James Rio, CSC. satellite, and film. Nearly 3 million have responded to his A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of of Brian and Graceann Murphy); Sean and Ben Murphy (sons of Patrick Murphy); Melaney Murphy invitation to "accept Jesus into your heart" at the end of Donald’s life was held at Our Lady of Mercy Church his sermons. He proclaimed the gospel to more persons (daughter of Michael Murphy); and Christopher and 94 Broad Street in Plainville. Burial followed in Saint than any other preacher in history. In the process, Graham Cayden Jaynes (sons of Marcus and Rebecca Jaynes), Mary Cemetery in New Britain.. In lieu of flowers became "America's Pastor," participating in presidential with whom she experienced a remarkable, mutual, and memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer inaugurations and speaking during national crises such vibrant relationship despite their young ages. Center of Central Connecticut 201 North Mountain as the memorial services following the Oklahoma City A celebration of Mary Jo’s life was held on Saturday, bombing and the 9/11 attacks. Road Plainville, CT 06062 or to Our Lady of Mercy February 10, 2018 at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad "He became the friend and confidante of popes and Church 19 South Canal Street Plainville, CT 06062 St., Plainville. Burial will be held privately at a later presidents, queens and dictators, and yet, even in his date. 80s, he possesses the boyish charm and unprepossessing ~ Therese M. Rogers ~ demeanor to communicate with the masses," said Columbia University historian Randall Balmer. 86, of the Forestville section Billy Graham was born in 1918 in Charlotte, North of Bristol, passed away in Carolina, attended (briefly) Bob Jones College, graduating the comfort of her home on from Florida Bible Institute near Tampa, and Wheaton Sunday, February 18, 2018. College in Illinois. He was ordained a minister in the She is now reunited with her Southern Baptist Church (1939) and pastored a small church in suburban Chicago and preached on a weekly loving husband of 64 years, radio program. In 1946 he became the first full-time staff Howard S. Rogers, who member of Youth for Christ and launched his evangelistic predeceased her in 2016. campaigns. For four years (1948–1952) he also served as Therese was born on president of Northwestern Schools in Minneapolis. His November 15, 1931 in Hardwick, Vermont, last 1949 evangelistic tent meetings in Los Angeles brought him to national attention, and his 1957 New York meetings, surviving daughter to the late Leo D. and Eualalie which filled Madison Square Garden for four months, A. Michaud. She was a 1950 graduate of Plainville established him as a major presence on the American High School. Therese led a very simple life and she religious scene. enjoyed tending to her family and home. He received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom She is survived by her children, Richard L. Rogers (1983) and the Congressional Gold Medal (1996). and his wife, Dori, of Huntington, Karen R. Leupold Perhaps Graham's lasting legacy was his ability to present the gospel in the idiom of the culture. He did this brilliantly, and her husband, Richard, of Newington, and Gail making innovative use of emerging technologies—radio, R. Gable, of Richardson, TX; four grandchildren, 3 television, magazines, books, a newspaper column, motion great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. pictures, satellite broadcasts, Internet—to spread his Funeral Services in honor of Therese’s life were message. held from Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Street, For many, however, William Franklin Graham won't Plainville for a Mass of Christian Burial at Church be remembered for these accomplishments. He'll always be "Billy," as he preferred to be called. He titled his of Saint Matthew, Forestville. Burial was held in autobiography Just As I Am, a reflection of his humble Forestville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions spirit, taken from the hymn sung most often when he in memory of Therese can be made to St. Jude invited people to come forward and receive God's love. Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, And for millions, his humility before the Almighty Memphis, TN 38105. encouraged them to approach with that same spirit. MARCH 2018 PLAINVILLE HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 37 Plainville Students MADISON FOLEY St. Patrick’s Day Achieve Dean’s List NAMED UNITED WAY YOUTH AWARD WINNER Recognition Celebrations! Middle School of Plainville student Deidra James, is attending Southern Madison Foley has been selected to With so many St. Patrick’s CT State University and was named receive the United Way of West Cen- Day celebrations and to the Fall Dean’s List. tral Connecticut’s “Youth Live United Award” for Plainville, according to festivities around the state United Way’s Resource Development this March, it’s easy to be Jared Demmons, a 2017 graduate of Coordinator, Kim Carmelich. Plainville High School, was named Each year during the United Way of green! Join in the fun and to the Presidential List for Bryant West Central Connecticut’s Commu- take part in Celtic traditions University. Jared is majoring in nity Builders’ Reception, companies throughout Connecticut. Actuarial Science and in his freshman and individuals who give back to the year attained a 4.0 GPA. community through the United Way There are parades, Celtic are honored. This year, United Way has music, food and events, and plenty of good Irish cheer for all! created the “Youth Live United Award” Western New England University to honor youth who live united. Ac- named to the Fall President’s list cording to Carmelich, the Youth Live Parades, Parades, Parades! are: United Award recognizes middle and Sarah Grosse majoring in criminal high school students with a connection to United Way who have given back to justice; Claudia Cwalina, majoring in At the Stamford St. Patrick’s Day Parade, get in the spirit with their community through volunteerism. more than 80 marching units and pipe bands, Saturday, March 3 psychology. One youth from each of the United Way beginning at 12 noon. of West Central Connecticut communi- Framingham State University Fall ties (Bristol, Burlington, Plainville and President’s list named; Plymouth) was selected to win their Norwich celebrates its annual Norwich Jessica Tuezapski was one of 41 community’s award. students from University of the Sciences Foley was nominated by Plainville St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Kids in the Middle Coordinator, Amy Sunday, March 4, at 1 p.m. After the parade ‘ physician assistant studies program Kievit. Kievit’s nomination notes that winds through downtown, the fun continues to join the ranks of professionals Foley has demonstrated the strongest following the fourth annual commitment to the Kids in the Middle with a street festival on Main Street directly White Cost Ceremony on Thursday, program in four years, and has firmly thereafter! February 1. Jessica continues on the cemented herself as their most reliable path to a master of science in physician and active participant. Kievit notes Foley’s perfect attendance in monthly Sponsored by the Central Connecticut assistant studies. trips to a local senior center, and she Celtic Cultural Community, the Greater won the “KIM Member of the Year” Eastern Connecticut State University award given to the student with the Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade, dean’s list for the fall semester are: highest participation; Foley attended Hartford, Saturday, March 10, at 11 a.m. Sarah Abdelsame ‘19 her major 46 volunteer events last year, has vol- is early childhood education and unteered with children and the elderly, features many area towns marching in the parade. So you don’t and has assisted at holiday fairs and at miss any of the festivities, get your seat early on the parade route! Sociology. Omar Abdelsame ‘19; Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Abdelsame’s major is history and social Center. science. Somer Abdelsame’20 Her “I am very impressed and proud of Also on March 10, the Essex Go Bragh Parade kicks off in major is English. Paige Casey ‘18 Her Madison's dedication to volunteerism downtown Essex at 10:30 a.m.! major is pre-early childhood education and in particular, the activities conduct- and sociology. Paige Pratt’18, Paige’s ed by our Kids in the Middle Program. I look forward to celebrating with One of New England’s premier Irish events and the largest single- major is psychology. Madison, Ms. Kievit and her family at day spectator event in Connecticut, the Greater New Haven St. the upcoming awards ceremony,” said Marist College Fall semester dean’s Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mau- Patrick’s Day Parade, Sunday, March 11, will showcase music list is: Benjamin Czuprinski is a reen Brummett. and more than 3,000 marchers celebrating the diversity of many member o f2020 and is majoring in Foley will be honored at the United communication. Way of West Central Connecticut’s cultures. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. on Chapel Street. Community Builders’ reception on April 5. Be Irish for a day by wearing green at the New London St. Patrick's Day Parade, Sunday, March 11, at 1 p.m. One of the state's largest Irish celebration is Milford's St. Patrick' Day Parade, celebrated on March 10 at 1 p.m.

On March 18, the Greenwich St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 2 p.m. from Greenwich Town Hall.

The town of Meriden celebrates it's 45th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 24, with more than 200 particant groups.

On Sunday, March 25, gather in Mystic, starting at 1 p.m., for the historic 15th annual Mystic Irish Parade. This celebration of Irish culture features 2,000 participants as well as classic antique cars, high school area bands and local Scout troops. PAGE 38 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION MARCH 2018 HOMETOWN CONNECTION BUSINESS LOCATOR ACCOUNTANTS Gervais Bros., Inc. CREDIT UNION INSURANCE PRINTING LaQuerre, Michaud LLC 166 Whiting Street UBI Credit Union All State Insurance Company Executive Press Inc. 106 East Street 860-747-1659 120 Woodford Avenue 92 East Street 27 East Street 860-793-0060 860-747-4559 860-747-4152 860-747-6829 Mike’s Auto, LLC PROPANE LIVING Robert P. 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