VOLUME 22 NUMBER 2 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2018
WELCOME TO PLAINVILLE PLAINVILLE SOCCER LENDS “FOR GOODNESS SAKE” HELP TO PUMPKINFEST CREW
The PHS Soccer teams were on hand to lend their talents to the PumpkinFest Committee by helping create sponsor pumpkins for the Tower. Many hands certainly made light work!!! Thanks to all for your energy and support!!
After 35 years of business Don Moon would Left - Right: FGS Board Member/Volunteer Kris Dargenio; State Rep. 22nd District Bill Petit, FGS President/Founder Kendra Morales, and local like to say “Thank You” to his customers resident Scott Unnever stopped by to celebrate the new warehouse. as he retires from turning bolts.
Starting his business in 1983 GRAND OPENING on Pine Street in Forestville, Don moved to Plainville in MEET-&-GREET BBQ 1988 when the Pine Street On Sunday, October 14th, For Goodness Sake opened the doors at 123 property underwent major Whiting Street/Hultenius Street in Plainville to welcome everyone to re-development. their new warehouse space. For Goodness Sake is a 5 year old all- Don's mechanical volunteer non-profit organization, formerly of Bristol, who provides knowledge came from his direct aid, such as furniture and household goods, making an empty interest in racing cars. He was 15 ½ years old when he space into a home. The organization accepts gently used furniture started racing at Plainville and household goods from the community and distributes them to Stadium. In the 1960's he people in need, serving families and individuals in Bristol, Burlington, actually spent many hours at Farmington, Harwinton, New Britian, Plainville, Plantsville, Plymouth, the same property he would Southington, West Hartford, and Wolcott. Clients must be referred later call Don Moon's Auto from a partner agency in order to receive aid from the organization. Repair where he built cars with John Spada to race at Danbury Fair Racearena. Volunteers are always needed and very much appreciated. For more Don has a passion to keep Plainville Stadium alive. He enjoys spending his time information please visit their website at: www.forgoodnessake.org promoting reunions and racing events to share the memorabilia he has collected and to bring racers and fans together. You will still find Don in the garage hanging around with friends. Take a Peek...Page 3 The coffee is still always on!! PAGE 2 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2018
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October 1, 2018 October 15, 2018 • Over the last four years a total of look back at Hollywood movie 10.234 miles of local streets have stars, the role of railroads, and an Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Probate District Change been re-paved utilizing both Town event that became a treasured local Gap Closure Plan Update Discussion and grant funds. The list of roads memory. • Early this coming January to be re-paved next year has not The program begins at 2 PM. All • The State Bond Commission Plainville will be switching from yet been finalized. are invited and there is no charge. recently approved an the Bristol-Plymouth Probate Buildings & Grounds Pick-up PLAINVILLE SENIOR appropriation of $3.8M to District to the Farmington- Truck Bid CENTER design the Farmington Canal Burlington Probate District. • The Capital Improvement Plan LIVING WITH CONGESTIVE Trail through Plainville. The The new probate court is in the for this fiscal year includes an HEART FAILURE (CHF) & design will be done by the State Farmington Town Hall located off appropriation of $26K to replace a CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE Department of Transportation of Route 4 at 1 Monteith Drive. 1995 Chevy ½ ton pick-up truck. PULMONARY DISEASE staff. • The Farmington Probate Office Dave Emery, Superintendent (COPD), THURSDAY, • It is anticipated that the design has notified Plainville that of Buildings and Grounds is OCTOBER 18, 10:00 AM of the trail will begin in January written approval is needed from recommending the purchase of a This free program with a and could last up to 24 months. the participating Towns for the 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 pick- transitional care nurse will address Town staff will be participating proposed name of the new probate up Truck from Crowley Dodge. the symptoms of these chronic in all stages of the design. court. Currently, the court is The truck, if approved, would be illnesses and discuss appropriate D.O.T. staff has also indicated known as the “Farmington- purchased through a State Bid care, exercise, nutrition and that they will be working very Burlington Probate Court”. It is contract for $23,763. general well-being. Call the Senior closely with the property owners being proposed that the new name • The 1995 truck is currently unfit Center at 860-747-5728 to register. immediately impacted by the be “The Farmington Regional for the road and will be auctioned HOLIDAY HARVEST trail location for their input. Probate Court”. off at a later date. PROGRAM, MONDAY, • The proposed name is both • There is an item under New OCTOBER 22, 3:00 P.M. Railroad Crossing Repairs Update consistent with other CT regional Business regarding the purchase Get a head start in planning for the • The State D.O.T. has also notified probate district names and has of a 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 from holidays and a beautiful holiday my office of their plans to have some historical significance as Crowley Dodge in the amount table. This program will focus on Pan Am make repairs to three both Plainville and Burlington $23,763. healthful, delicious recipes, cheese railroad crossings in Plainville. used to be a part of Farmington. Non-Treated and Treated Road board ideas and easy entertaining These crossings are located on If there are no objections from Salt Bids tips. Dark chocolate-dipped dried Town Line Road, East Street the Town Council, Town staff will • Roadways Superintendent apricots, dark bark, fun virgin (Route 10) near Dunkin Donuts, notify the Probate Court that the Dominic Moschini is requesting beverages and more. The cost is and West Main Street near the proposed name is acceptable to authorization to purchase Non- $2.00. You must sign up and pay Municipal Center. Plainville. Treated Road Salt from Cargill Inc. in advance at the senior center at • It is estimated that it will take Road Bond Update – Deicing Technology Business of 200 East Street. three days to make the repairs • The $5M Road Bond Program Ohio at a cost of $59.59 per ton. It ANNUAL SENIOR CENTER at each location. This will was approved by the voters in is estimated that 1200 tons would CRAFT FAIR AND QUILT necessitate road closures and 2014. The plan was to spend need to be purchased at this time. RAFFLE, SATURDAY, detours. They are also planning $1M a year for five years to re- ($71,508) The Non-Treated Road NOVEMBER 3, 10 A.M.— to perform two of the crossing pave roads in Town. Town staff Salt would be purchased through a 2:30 P.M. repairs on weekends. The put a list of the roads and the State Bid contract. The annual Craft Fair will feature current plan is to have this work last time they were previously • Dominic Moschini is also free admission, craft vendors, done before Thanksgiving. paved. Those roads that had not requesting authorization to a bake sale, Grandma’s Cookie been paved the longest would purchase Treated Road Salt from House, and several raffles FFY18 Emergency Management first be considered for re-paving. DRVN Enterprises of Wethersfield including a hand-made quilt made Performance Grant Application Exceptions were made for any at a cost of $72.50 per ton. It is by the Senior Center’s Quilting roads that were in particularly estimated that 500 tons would Class. The 2018 quilt features an • Each year the State Department bad shape as well. need to be purchased at this time. Americana motif. The Crafter’s of Emergency Services and • Roads that were last paved dating ($36,250) The purchase would be Café will be open from 11:00 Public Protection provides from 1972 to the early 1990’s made utilizing a CRCOG Bid. to 1:00 and will be serving hot monies under their Emergency have been re-paved as part of the • There are items under New dogs, sandwiches, pulled pork Management Performance Road Bond Program. Business regarding these and homemade soup. The Fair Grant program to support local • This summer the Town has recommendations. is the Center’s largest fundraiser Emergency Operations Centers. completed four years of the Financial Dashboard of the year and all proceeds Plainville’s EOC is located in program. To date, 54 roads have • The Financial Dashboard through benefit Dial-A-Ride. the Police Department Building. been re-paved totaling 8.4 miles September 30th was included in • The 2018 grant allocation for at a cost of $3,927,855. There is your meeting package and has PLAINVILLE PUBLIC this year will be $0.50 per capita. a little over $1M left in the Road been posted on the Town website. WORKS DEPARTMENT This is the same amount as last Bond authorization. Mondays through October 29 year. Based on this per capita • Two other roads have also been Happenings Pickups will take place on amount, Plainville will receive re-paved during this time as PLAINVILLEHISTORICAL Mondays within the collection $8,886.50. In order to receive well, namely, Cooke Street and SOCIETY time periods listed above. the grant, the Town Council must a portion of Northwest Drive. On Saturday October 27th, railroad Residents must call CWPM first approve an Authorizing These were paid entirely with historian Robert Belletzkie will at 860-793-6721 by 3:00pm Resolution. The Authorizing grants secured through the Capital present “When Hollywood Came Friday to schedule their pick up Resolution is included in New Region Council of Government to Connecticut: A Salute to Doris for the following Monday. Business for your consideration. (CRCOG). The cost of these Day and It Happened to Jane” at the Don’t forget this Saturday two projects was $2,296,335 and Plainville Historic Center at 29 Pierce is the 4th Annual Plainville consisted of 1.8 miles of road. Street . Learn about the excitement Pumkinfest from 4:00pm to UNABLE TO ATTEND TOWN COUNCIL on a hot summer day in 1958 when 8pm. There will be a carve the crew and cast of a Doris Day/Jack your own pumpkin station, live MEETINGS? Lemmon/Ernie Kovacs movie arrived music, kids costume parade, If you have an issue you would like to discuss with the Council or a at the Plainville railroad station. Enjoy over 50 vendor booths and over Councilor, just call some great "50's Nostalgia” with a 18 food trucks. 860-793-0221 ext. 205 Town Happening Reports By Scott William Colby Jr., Leave your name and phone number and ask for a Assistant to the Town Manager Town of Plainville, Councilor to contact you. 1 Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062 They are here to serve you! (860)793-0221 Ext. 209 [email protected] NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 5
Resident Hoping right now, believe me, he’s in a FROM MY BALCONY predicament where he definitely For Organ Donation has got to get it. By Jeannette Hinkson “Marino, whose case is being What has become of our country when a political party advocates and even Arthur “Art” Marino is a living handled by Hartford Hospital, hires persons to attack persons of the opposition party as they dine with their example of the need for organ and explained that people interested in families, at their homes, on the campaign trail or anywhere they are seen? tissue donations across the country. becoming a live donor can go to the Congresswoman Maxine Waters actually stood in a public venue, encouraging Eight years ago, Marino was hospital and tell them that they’re her followers to go out and get them, the Republicans, or any cabinet member they diagnosed with renal failure, interested. From there, you’ll be can find. Maxine Waters and other Democrats advocate for the crazies to assault which he explained to mean that tested to see if you’re a match. the Republicans whenever you see them, those were her words. Shouldn’t this his “kidneys are shutting down” In Marino’s case, he needs a blood woman be locked up? The former Attorney General says, “When the Republicans At the time, his doctor told him type O donor. go low, we kick them,” is this normal? Nancy Pelosi advocates for criminals and not the people and yes, there are those that support her. If you are ever victimized that he needed to begin dialysis or “If they don’t match, they have write Senator Pelosi a letter, you will get about as much sympathy as Kate Steinle, he had two years to live. a swap program, where, if they get who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. Marino has been receiving dialysis enough people that want to donate Next, we have Hillary and Bill Clinton going about the country giving treatments for just over two years, a towards me, and they don’t have speeches stating woman who claim they have been sexually assaulted should process that takes approx. three and my type, what we can do is swap be believed, even if there is no evidence of such an act, yet defends her husband a half hours in each sitting and must with another hospital someplace when it was proven he raped or sexually harassed Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky, be done three times a week. else, said Marino. So, if they have Kathleen Willy, Juanita Broaddrick and had a fifteen year affair with Jennifer It’s getting down to the point now a type O somewhere and we have Flowers just to name a few. What boggles my mind was when Hillary was pinned that it’s really starting to take a toll a type A that they want or a type down by a reporter about these facts her reply was, “Oh that has already been on him and the only way that he’s adjudicated.” Which means some of these women were paid off by good old Bill AB, we can give them what we or did the taxpayers pay with that special fund we recently learned of? If you going to get anywhere is he needs to have towards that O and that O will don’t already know these facts you can Google them for yourself. Don’t these try to find a live donor. come over here to me. woman count, Hillary? I guess not in her book. Where is this couples shame that Due to renal failure, Marino, 65, “I’m only 65, I can get another 10 they can go on a book tour with such a background? was required to retire at the age of 58 years out of this. My wife said the There was Democrat Ted Kennedy who left a woman to drown and was held from his work at a steel mill. Before same thing. We’ve been married in the highest esteem after her family was paid off. We see the attacks on persons that, he served with the Plainville 17 years. I don’t want to give that in the Republican Party much like attacks we see in third world countries but this Fire Dept. for 17 years. up. I’m just trying to get the word shouldn’t be happening in the United States of America. I have spoken to persons Marino has reached out to many out there that I’m looking. I need a that are afraid to post political signs on their lawn or a bumper sticker on their local organizations, including the car supporting Donald Trump for fear of what some nutcase will do something to kidney, I got to find one”. them or their families; they have become the silent majority. What do people in Bristol Fish and Game Club and If you’re interested in more other countries think of the people advocating for an attack on their constituents? Bristol Auto Club as well as local information on how you can help Have these Democrat’s sunk so low as to call for attacks on Republicans and businesses in order to inform the Marino, he can be contacted by where are the police, there must be some type of law to protect someone from public about the need for live donors. email at [email protected] or being targeted? Are you one of those that think it is alright to attack someone We push this a lot because what call 860-628-1386. This article who doesn’t think the way you do? You have Whoopi Goldberg making remarks they’re doing is giving the gift of submitted with permission by about the hat the first lady wore in Africa, has she looked in the mirror lately? I life to a person that needs it and Arthur “Art” Marino feel Whoppi looks like a reject from a thrift store and should she be a judge of someone’s character when she admits her career started with her as a sex phone operator not to mention the number of affairs she has had? People in Hollywood have a lot to say about the Trump family when everyone one of them will strip For More Voting Information or Questions: For More Voting Information or Questions: themselves naked for a lousy part in a two bit film and call it art. Please Contact: Please Contact: This week we have a caravan of 3000 coming to our country from South America. The cost to these people, it is reported, is about $8,000 to $10.000 per person for a coyote to get them across the border. That amounts to $24,000,000 (twenty-four million dollars). I now learned the group has swollen to 5 thousand Beth Gasparini Sue Abrams and that adds up to forty-four million. If they have no jobs where did they get the Plainville Democrat Registrar of Voters money, who is actually paying for their trip and how are they eating? I did not see Plainville Republican Registrar of Voters one cooler or bag of groceries. Do you think something is wrong in this picture? 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administrative spokespeople cautioned expect that he should know that. Economic Policy Americans to accept GDP growth in A Reality Check The second campaign claim and the the 2% range as the new norm. Under made by Ned Lamont that is ridiculous President Trump the second quarter of a Couple of is his claim he will “cut property Connecticut’s of 2018 saw the GDP grow by 4.2% taxes.” While the State of Connecticut according to the Bureau of Economic Ned Lamont has certain state property taxes on Next Governor Analysis of the U.S. Commerce businesses for the vast majority tax- By Francis Rexford Cooley Department. This is a statistical sign of Campaign Claims payers property tax refers to the tax Ned Lamont, the Democrat an overall strong and growing American on real estate holdings, both home and candidate for Governor, has tried to economy and a sign the President’s By Francis Rexford Cooley business, and the property tax on cars. tie Republican Bob Stefanowski’s policies are working. One responsibility of the press Both the property tax on real estate plans to turn around Connecticut’s A constant refrain from those is to keep the political class honest. The holdings and cars are set by the local economy to President Donald Trump’s opposing President Trump’s tax reforms press will often claim to “fact check” municipality or special district (usually economic policies. Lamont is running and cuts was that it would lead to less political advertisements and statements school or fire districts) and paid by the ads claiming a series of disastrous revenue into the Federal Treasury. A by politicians. Sometimes these “fact property owner to that municipality or consequences if Bob Stefanowski similar refrain is being sung by Ned checks” catch glaring lies, sometimes special district. The General Assembly is elected governor similar to those Lamont and his supporters regarding they are really disagreements over and Governor have no role in setting lobbed at Donald Trump’s policies Bob Stefanowki’s tax plans and Ned what the results of a given policy will the mill rate on property and can before and after his election to Lamont has suggested a number of be without actually looking at the neither raise nor lower a municipality’s the Presidency. While many find new and increased taxes to boost state facts. However, two recent claims by property tax rate. It seems rather odd a President Trump’s behavior often revenues. But how accurate is Ned the Lamont for Governor campaign candidate for Governor is so unaware boorish and crude, even by a number Lamont’s charge against President are so ridiculous it is stunning that the of the distinction in whether a tax is of his supporters, an examination of Trump’s tax policies? According to Connecticut press corps has not called levied and collected by the State of Lamont’s charge against President Investors’ Business Daily income tax Ned Lamont out over them. Connecticut or a local municipality. Trump’s economic policies, revenues for the first half of 2018 are up In a recent ad by Lamont Ned Lamont’s lack of specifically the tax cuts President $76 billion versus the first half of 2017, attacking his Republican opponent, understanding of the distinctions Trump got through Congress, and a 9% jump. So the President’s tax Bob Stefanowski, Lamont’s campaign between the responsibilities and their impact upon the U.S. economy policies have increased revenue to the claims Stefanowski will “eliminate the powers of the Federal, State, and local is needed to determine whether Federal Government not decreased it. minimum wage.” While the minimum governments as illustrated by the two Connecticut should reject or embrace The increase in the “budget deficit” has wage is currently $11 an hour and will examples above raise some serious Bob Stefanowki’s plans for reviving been caused by increases in spending eventually rise to $15 an hour by 2022 questions. Given the dire financial Connecticut’s economy. not a loss of revenue. Nowhere in Bob as set by the General Assembly and straits the State of Connecticut currently For most Americans the Stefanowski’s plans for Connecticut signed by Governor Malloy, the current finds itself in can someone who shows foremost indicator of a healthy does it include increases in overall Federal minimum wage is set at $7.25 such a lack of a basic understanding economy is unemployment. If you spending, rather he proposes trimming for the entire United States. While of where the various responsibilities have a job you are doing okay. If not, the budget. Connecticut could reduce its minimum of taxation and legislation lay within well…not so okay. It is pretty straight So if one actually looks at wage to the Federal level if enacted by the republican system of government forward. When President Trump the economic record of President the General Assembly and signed by enshrined by the U.S. Constitution and assumed office in January 2017 the Trump’s policies instead of focusing the Governor, the State cannot reduce Connecticut Constitution actually be unemployment rate stood at 4.8% on his crude and often boorish tweets, the minimum wage below the Federal the individual to fix Connecticut? And according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor one sees the President’s policies have level and no Governor can “eliminate” if Ned Lamont understands how our Statistics. This past month (September lowered unemployment, spurred the the minimum wage altogether since the system of government works can the 2018) the unemployment rate stood GDP, and increased tax revenues to $7.25 rate has been set by the United voters trust a politician who would so at 3.7%. What economists consider the Treasury. If Bob Stefanowski’s States Congress and can only be altered blatantly lie about what a governor can essentially “full employment.” For economic policies are as successful by Congress. Given Ned Lamont’s or cannot do? the vast majority Americans this is an to Connecticut as President Trump’s claims of business expertise one would indicator the President’s policies are have been to the nation as a whole then working (even if they cannot stand it would make sense to vote for Bob him personally). Stefanowski’s policies, the same as Petit Recognized by The Gross Domestic Product President Trump’s without the crude and (GDP) is the statistic most bandied boorish behavior because Connecticut Radiological Society for about by the media to describe whether knows what Ned Lamont’s policies of the economy is healthy or not. Two more taxes will lead to, we just have to Legislative Work and Advocacy consecutive quarters of negative GDP look at Connecticut’s economy under is considered a recession. During Governor Malloy, higher taxes and a The Radiological Society of the Obama Administration, Obama bad economy. Connecticut (RSC) has recognized William A. Petit, Jr. for his legislative work and advocacy in encouraging women to have annual breast cancer screenings. Petit who was recently recognized as a “Patient Hero” by the radiologists, stressed the importance of these life-saving screenings. “Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women in this country and expanding coverage to include tomosynthesis is a critical step in the right direction to aid in its prevention,” Petit said. Earlier this year, Petit supported HB-5208, which sought to clarify the definition of a mammogram to include tomosynthesis, a three dimensional mammogram designed to better determine if small cancers exist. This change will now allow women to complete the exam without having to pay a deductible or co-pay, overall improving health coverage for women. Alan Kaye, MD, President of the RSC said “This legislation is critical for our ability to make sure that patients continue to have access to these needed mammography tests. We thank Representative Petit for his leadership on the issue.”
To list Tag Sales, Club Activites & Etc. “WHAT’S GOING ON” Pages E-mail to: [email protected] or mail to: 27 Sherman St. Plainville,CT NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 7 Remembering Plainville and World War I
At about 3 AM on November 11, 1918, Plainville learned that Germany had signed the Armistice ending World War I. In the article “Plainville Celebrates Peace,” the New Britain Francis Barnes The Plainville home front was also the bravery of his fellow soldiers and Herald reported that church bells Killed at the Battle of Seicheprey, instrumental in supporting the war says that “the boys are still at them rang and factory whistles sounded. Francis was the first local soldier who effort. There were drives for Liberty and will never give up until they (the Some folks even banged on tin pans died. He had worked at Trumbull Bonds, War Savings Stamps, and used Germans) quit.” In a letter to Broad or used “other ear splitting, noise Electric. clothing for the Belgian refugees. Street School which he had attended, making devices.” Crowds began to Arthur Bates Women made knitted items, dressings, Earle Madeley writes about his almost gather and cheer in what the reporter Wounded during an attack on the and soldier comfort bags. “One lady 12,000 miles of military travels from called a “wild and hilarious outbreak Hindenburg Line, Arthur later died in her 80th year” knitted 114 pairs of Mexico to France but adds “girls and of enthusiasm.” from his injuries. socks! Fuel was rationed, and Home boys, there is not a town that is better The experience of Plainville in Monica Brock Gardens and canning of produce to live in than your own hometown of World War I had begun in 1917. An Army nurse who had supervised were promoted. Charles Norton even Plainville.” Although the United States did not several wards at a military hospital made 105 plots of his land available In the months following the enter the war until April of that year, in France, Monica passed away in for gardens. In addition, there was Armistice, the town gradually got back other nations had been fighting since Washington D. C. after her return from assistance to military families, rallies to normal and the troops came home. 1914. It had become a war of brutality Europe. to support the war, and send-offs to the On June 25, 1919, Plainville had a and destruction beyond what almost James Green men leaving for camp. grand Welcome Home celebration that anyone could have anticipated. It A former worker at Bristol Brass, James It was also busy at places like started with “Aeroplane Maneuvers” was also at the point of a stalemate. died of influenza during the war. Trumbull Electric. Over 2216 electrical at 1 PM and continued with a parade, Ultimately, American military James MacIldowie switchboards were made for U.S. speeches, band concert, reception and involvement and resources helped to A Scottish immigrant and still a (and British) war vessels including a “lunch with music.” turn the tide and bring about a victory citizen of Great Britain, James served submarines. Trumbull also noted that On November 11th, we will for the Allies. in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces female employees grew from 12 to recognize both Veterans Day 2018 Through their military service, and died at the Battle of Blecourt. He 150. They emphatically stated that “the and the 100th anniversary of the 1918 about 200 Plainville men and one had worked at Bristol Brass. women saved the day for us.” Armistice to end World War I. The woman helped to make this victory Earl Madeley Another aspect of life at home was booklet done for Plainville’s Welcome possible. This number included those Earle died from wounds at the Battle receiving letters from those in the Home celebration has some words that that served in either the Army or the of Chateau Thierry. He had worked at service. Many letters to family were are still timely as we reflect on both. Navy. Trumbull. In 2014, a New York Times printed in the Herald. While upbeat The booklet, which is “affectionately The group was diverse. There article highlighted Corporal Madeley in tone and even humorous at times, dedicated to those of our men and were at least 10 African-Americans as one of the Americans whose name the letters also refer to shell fire, boys, and to a woman who went forth and at least 40 who had immigrated is inscribed in the famed quarry used gas warfare, the cold and wet of the into the World War” states: from Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, as an underground barracks at Chemin trenches, and “going over the top” to “It is an easy thing to declare for or Russia (which then included a large Des Dames. attack the enemy. They reflect both the the patriotism of a community, but it is part of Poland). Plainville men were of Arthur O’Hara times and the character of our young understood that deeds and not words different ranks ranging, for example, Arthur was still another casualty of men. For example, Sailor Willard are the sure proof of devotion to any from Army Privates to at least one the 1918 influenza epidemic during the Cowles calmly describes zig zagging cause. It is in deeds that our beloved Army Colonel, G. Arthur Hadsell war. for hours to avoid a German U-Boat town stood forth for all to behold.” who was with the first American Leon Roberts while POW Randolph Stewart talks If you are interested in researching company to land on European soil. Leon was gassed at the Battle of about living on black bread and watery Plainville in World War I or seeing Most were new to the military, but Chateau Thierry and hospitalized for soup but then cheerfully writes that he more resources on the topic, please others had experience such as those in months. He passed away just before his looks forward to helping his father on visit the Historic Center. We are the Infantry’s 26th “Yankee Division” division sailed home. the farm to make up for the time he is open Mondays and Wednesdays 9 who had recently served on the Frank Saviano missing. AM-Noon. It is a good idea to call in Mexican border. An Italian immigrant who had worked It is especially touching to read the advance so that we are ready to assist Nine persons from Plainville died in at Sessions Clock in Bristol, Frank was words of Leon Roberts and Earle you. Other times can be set up by military service during the war. Others killed in action. Madeley who did not make it home appointment. Please contact us at 860- were wounded or taken as prisoners of Several of the names above may be to their families. From a hospital in 747-6577 or email plvhistorical@ by the Germans. Those who lost their familiar to many since local VFW and France, Leon writes about the effects of gmail.com. Also follow Plainville lives were: American Legion posts were named in the gas but tells his mother not to worry Historical Society on Facebook. their honor. about him. He also writes proudly about
at 2:00 PM at the Plainville Historic with the award of a “Leatherman Historical Society Center at 29 Pierce Street. Patch” for those who make it to of Host Author A retired teacher who lives in East all towns. The patch is named for Hampton, Marty Podskoch worked the legendary Leatherman who of Connecticut with groups all over the state, including repeatedly walked the same route the Plainville Historical Society, to through parts of Connecticut and Travel Book compile interesting information and New York in the 1800’s. In fact, From the quaint splendor of Kent in visuals on the history and highlights local history tells us that his travels the Northwest Corner to the industrial of each town and city. Readers may be included Plainville. roots of Central Connecticut, author familiar with Podskoch. He spoke in The program is free of charge and Marty Podskoch is encouraging May at the Historic Center about his refreshments will follow. Elevator residents to explore every state history of the CCC in Connecticut. He access is available. Copies of municipality with his new book also has a weekly column in the New Connecticut 169 will be available Connecticut 169 Club: Your Passport Britain Herald and Bristol Press. for sale and signing. The Historical and Guide to Exploring Connecticut. To further promote the exploration Society invites all to learn more On Saturday December 1st, the author of Connecticut, the author is even about our state and to perhaps will do a presentation on the book planning a Connecticut 169 Club even do some holiday shopping! Remember Veterans Day Sunday November 11th PAGE 8 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2018
Available Commercial Properties in Plainville, CT This property list is updated periodically and we appreciate your help us keeping it current. Please tell us if you have a commercial property for lease or sale that isn't hown here. We'll be happy to post the information for you. Please note that we do not post residential properties. If you notice a property that is no longer vacant, please tell us and it will be removed. The Town of Plainville makes every effort to update this content on a quarterly basis. The last update was 10/23/2018. Any comments should be directed to Mark DeVoe, Director of Planning and Economic Development at 860-793-0221 Ext. 210 or email at: [email protected]
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Retail/Office /Service Central Commercial 62 West Main Street lease/sale 2,932 Al Monbaron-(860) 302-1519 2,932 square feet on first floor and in basement. Former bank building with great character. Parking with Access from West Main Property Highlights: Street and Pierce Street. Sqaure footage includes basement for additional office/storage. Former Day Care General Commercial 19 Pine Street sale 4,596 sq. ft. Penny Turenne-860-620-3500 Property Highlights: Former licensed day care facility, may be suitable for retail or office with parking confirmation. Well maintained! Office General Commercial 7 North Washington St. lease 12,000 sf John Senese-860-982-6968 Property Highlights: Former Medical Offices - ample Parking (65) with access from two streets. Office Technology Park 201 N. Mountain Road lease 3,883 sf Rob Montesi-860-866-7525 Property Highlights: Class A Medical building - last space available. Office Central Commercial 58 West Main Street lease 700 + 500 sf* John Senese-860-982-6968 Property Highlights: 700 sf of office *with appurtenant garage. Garage door is 12' X 12'. Raw Land - Commercial Central Commercial 78-80 East Main Street sale .81 acre Frank or Eric Amodio-860-674-8908 Property Highlights: Blank slate for retail, office, services, possible mixed use potential - great location. Raw Land - Industrial Restricted Industrial Robert Jackson Way sale 35 acres Paul Matteo-860-989-2333 24 contiguous flat acres zoned industrial with option to purchase an adjacent 11.7 acres. Access from Robert Jackson Way and/or S. Property Highlights: Washington Street (aka SR 177). Enterprize Zone Benefits available. Retail General Commercial 41-43 East Street sale 3,004 sf Robert Gaucher-860-761-6007 Property Highlights: Active plaza, high traffic area, great visibility, convenient to highways. Industrial General Industrial 75 Neal Court lease 60,000 sf available John Senese-860-982-6968 Property Highlights: Steel assembly plant, w/rail and multiple cranes, ample parking, heavy power, 7 drive-in doors. LaQuerre, Michaud & Co. LLC Ryan LaQuerre C.P.A. Page 1 of 4 Michael W. Michaud C.P.A.
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CPOA/ Citizens & Property Owners Of Plainville is a civic minded group of residents. They The Plainville Cemetery Association, Inc. meet monthly the first Tuesday of every month, 7 pm at the The West Cemetery office hours: Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 Plainville Library. a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Phone (860) 747-231 They discuss local issues and concerns weather it be in private neighborhoods or a town issue effecting everyone. The Plainville Cemetery Association, Inc. has a page on the Town of Plainville website, under boards and commissions. The public is invited to attend! Maggie Centurelli, Superintendent-West Cemetery 860-747-2314 NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 9
Plainville High School/ Gert Lacombe, Co-President The Snowflake Fair February 19-21, 2019 of the Historic Center YMCA The Congregational Church of “Atlantic City announced upcoming PROJECT GRADUATION programs that will take Plainville, 130 West Main Street, Getaway” at All-Night Drug and Alcohol- place at the Historic Center will host its...... BALLYS & Free Celebration on 29 Pierce Street. Annual Snowflake Fair CAESARS in held at the Wheeler YMCA for on November 9th, 2019 PHS Seniors on Saturday December 1st 6:00 – 9:00p.m. and Atlantic City, NJ graduation night!! at 2:00 PM Planning this exciting event November 10th, Package Includes: takes a lot of volunteers and The popular author Mary Podskoch * Round Trip Deluxe Motor Coach 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. * 2 Nights at Bally’s Hotel Casino plenty of organization to make will speak about her new book Join us for a traditional Church * $50. Slot Bonus!! the night a success. It’s a fun- Connecticut 169 which tells the Fair featuring Crafters/Vendors * $50. Meal Vouchers filled night… history, interesting facts, and great from near and far, Baked Goods & * 2 Shows CAESARS Theatre On behalf of * Occupancy Taxes places to visit in each Connecticut Candy, a Silent Auction and more Project Graduation 2019, * Hotel Baggage Handling town. Copies of the book will be for the Holidays and Beyond! Free * Cancellation Protection Included YOU’RE INVITED TO Admission! available for purchase - and for * Driver Gratuties Included our meetings held at the Please call 860/747-1901 or email Plainville YMCA: signing! [email protected] for $225. Double Meetings are held on the first All programs are free of charge and more information. Wednesday of each month.... the public is invited. $215. Triple November 7, www.uccplainville.org $325. Single and December 5, 2018 Prices are per person Inclusive Please pass the word on to anyone & everyone… Deposit of $75 by 11-15-18 It is a FUN Night Balance due: for Everyone!! January 11, 2019
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His grief stricken such a difficult time. her through immensely difficult times. who didn't want to parents contacted Trump for help and In 2013, New York bus driver Darnell Donald Trump's kindness knows he didn't hesitate to send his own plane Barton spotted a woman close to the no bounds and his generosity has and know! to take the child from Los Angeles to edge of a bridge staring at traffic below continues to touch the lives of people New York so he could get his treatment. as he drove by. He stopped the bus, got from every sex, race and religion. Liz Crokin is an award-winning In 1991, 200 Marines who served out and put his arm around the woman When Trump sees someone in need, he author, a seasoned journalist in Operation Desert Storm spent time at and saved her life by convincing her wants to help. Camp Lejune in North Carolina before to not jump. When Trump heard about Two decades ago, Oprah asked and an advocate for sex crime they were scheduled to return home to this story, he sent the hero bus driver a Trump in a TV interview if he'd ever victims. Liz began her journey their families. However, the Marines check simply because he believed his run for president. He said: "If it got at the University of Iowa where were told that a mistake had been made good deed deserved to be rewarded. so bad, I would never want to rule it she received a bachelor's in and an aircraft would not be able to In 2014, Trump gave $25,000 to Sgt. out totally because I really am tired journalism and political science. take them home on their scheduled Andrew Tamoressi after he spent seven of seeing what's happening with this departure date. When Trump got wind months in a Mexican jail for accidentally country.'" of this, he sent his plane to make two crossing the US-Mexico border. That day has come. Trump sees that by: Liz Crokin trips from North Carolina to Miami to President Barack Obama couldn't even America is in need and he wants to safely return the Gulf War Marines to be bothered to make one phone call to help. How unthinkable! On the other As an entertainment journalist, I've their loved ones. assist with the United States Marine's hand. have you ever heard of Hillary had the opportunity to cover Trump In 1995, a motorist stopped to help release; however, Trump opened his or Obama ever doing such things with for over a decade, and in all my Trump after the limo he was traveling pocketbook to help this serviceman get their own resources? years covering him I've never heard in got a flat tire. Trump asked the Good back on his feet. Now that's really unthinkable! anything negative about the man Samaritan how he could repay him for In 2016, Melissa Consin Young Might be worth passing on!!! until he announced he was running his help. 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The Plainville Sports Hall of Fame honored the 2018 Inductees October 6th at Nuchie’s Restaurant. This year was the 20th Anniersary of the Induction Banquet for the Sports Hall of Fame. The Inductees included John Andros, class of 1995; Erin Soli, class of 2001; Larry Amara, class of 1964; Jay Buckler, class of 1972; Nick Macellaro, class of 1999; James Graney, class of 1969; Scott Redman, class of 1995; the 1940’s Blue Angels Basketball teams and the 1958 State Champion Track Team. This year’s recipient for the Distinguished Service Award was presented to Ken Gnazzo.
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Linden Street School Hosts PHS Students Participate BOE Honors October Every CCSU Literacy Night in Early College Experience Day Heroes UConn Biology
The Linden Street School community partnered with Central Connecticut State University's Dr. Lynda On Saturday, September 29th, 28 Plainville High Valerie, Professor of Literacy, Elementary, & Early School students enrolled in the school’s Early Childhood Education, and the Elementary Reading College Experience UConn Biology course, together and Language Arts Department faculty and students with Plainville High School science teacher John to host the first annual CCSU Literacy Night at Girard, participated in a half day “lab” experience Linden on October 11th. The "campfire themed" at Sessions Woods in Burlington, Connecticut. As event began with a cookout dinner supported by part of the day’s events, the students identified tree Plainville Community Schools’ Food Services species and measured tree circumferences to collect Director Mike Koch, and featuring donations data to analyze tree species diversity due to water from several local organizations including Saint's availability at different elevations. The students will Linden Street School Board Certified Behavioral Restaurant, Gnazzos, and Frankie's, together with also create research posters similar to those often Analyst Christina Kiley and the Plainville a read aloud story by Principal Paula Eshoo, and a created by college level undergraduate and graduate Community Schools Facilities Department were variety of activity tables. Following were "literacy students. The project is also supported by Plainville recognized as the district's Everyday Heroes for rotations" with a focus on writing activities, High School faculty member David Gaignard, who the month of October. They were honored at the vocabulary, and fluency facilitated by the visiting the students will work with in the high school’s October 9th Plainville Board of Education meeting. CCSU students. The event was coordinated by Dr. Communications Lab to create and print the research Valeri, the CCSU reading clinicians and Linden posters. Top Photo: Mr. Dan Kiley, Nathan Kiley, Zach staff members Tahlya Stevenson, Susan Stoker and Kiley, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst and Melissa Orfitelli, who plan to make this an annual Anti-Defamation League Everyday Hero, Christina Kiley, Plainville Board of event, and expand partnership opportunities between Presents Workshop at MSP Education Chair, Deb Hardy, and Superintendent Linden and CCSU. of Schools, Dr. Maureen Brummett.
PLAINVILLE COMMUNITY FUND Bottom Photo: Plainville Board of Education GRANT SUPPORTS “GO KID GO” Chair, Deb Hardy, Superintendent of Schools, PROGRAM Dr. Maureen Brummett, Facilities Department members John Procko, Steve Busel, Mike Dixon, Alex North, and Scott Martin, and Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School Principal, Andrew Batchelder.
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Anti-Defamation League program speaker Derek Volunteers are needed for Hall addresses students at the Middle School of the Plainville Community Plainville Schools Reading Partners Shown above members of PHS faculty, Plainville On October 5th, representatives from the Anti- Program. The Reading Community Fund and CCSU Technology Advisors Defamation League led a workshop with students Partners Program helps receive check for “Go Kid Go” program. at the Middle School of Plainville. Students shared to foster the love of their own thoughts and stories while learning about reading! Volunteers are A $2,500 grant from the Plainville Community Fund many different forms of discrimination. The positive paired with an elementary at Main Street Community Foundation will support message encouraged students to have a voice, support school aged student at the new “Go Kid Go” program, a collaborative each other, and become allies instead of bystanders. one of the three Plainville initiative to help students with special needs in Students followed up on these topics with small group elementary schools, and Plainville schools, according to Superintendent of discussions with their classroom teachers. Following meet with the student Schools, Dr. Maureen Brummett. this workshop, training sessions will empower students one day a week for “I am very proud of the work our staff is doing to become peer leaders through working as allies. This approximately 45 minutes throughout for the school with both Go Baby Go and Go Kid Go. Together with learning is part of the Middle School's goal to inspire year to enjoy reading and conversation. Please CCSU and generous donors, we are really making a and prepare students to be leaders that have a positive contact Sue Bradley, Volunteer Program Coordinator difference in the lives of our students by increasing impact on their school and within the community. at 860-793-3210 x6110 or by email at bradleys@ their independence,” said Superintendent Brummett. plainvilleschools.org if you are interested. I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.... NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 13
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PAGE 14 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2018 Wheeler Elementary School Hosted “Day of Play” Cardboard Challenge
The Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School community held their first Cardboard Challenge "Day of Play" event on October 10th. The Cardboard Challenge is an event inspired by "Caine's Challenge ," a video about a boy in Los Angeles who created a working arcade out of cardboard and recycled materials. The Cardboard Challenge invites children across the world to be like Caine and use their imagination and the power of creative play to create something of their own out of cardboard and recycled materials to share with others. Wheeler students created games, artwork and other items using cardboard and recycled materials. NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 15
sold for $18,750. with some TLC I’m sure you’ll look : HAPPY TRAILS A black and white photograph of pretty damn good. Gene Autry with a touching inscription Life Your mind might not be as sharp as TO YOU -- THE >From Gene to Roy sold for $17,500. you were forty years ago but I found END OF AN ERA A Republic Productions Poster being a little forgetful can be a blessing. bearing many autographs of the People With Every year everyone comes to my that played in Roy 's movies sold for house for Thanksgiving and Christmas The young guns may not understand $11,875. dinner and everyone has their favorite the meaning of this, but you will. Wanda dish, which I try to make. The Roy Rogers Museum in This might be a new way of Dale's horse, Buttermilk (whose history Well last year, as I was making Branson , MO has closed its doors thinking for us senior citizens. Let is very interesting) sold below the Thanksgiving dinner I kind of mixed forever. us start looking at ourselves like an presale estimate for $25,000. (EST. 30- up some of spices. When it called The contents of the museum were antique car. Perhaps our paint job 40 K). for pepper I grabbed the jar of hot sold at a public auction. isn’t as bright and our rack and pinion Bullet (stuffed) sold for $35,000 pepper and really spiced things up. Roy Rogers told his son, if the steering needs a little adjustment plus (EST. 10-15 K). He was their real pet. Well, the family drank a lot of water museum ever operates at a loss, close many of us have had to have our ball- Dale's parade saddle, estimated to sell and it seemed most of them spent a it, and sell the contents. He complied. joints replaced. When your drive between 20-30 K, sold for $104,500. lot of time in the bathroom that night. Note the follow-on article , truly the shaft needs some adjustment you One of many pairs of Roy 's boots Needless to say I don’t have to make end of an era. have it worked on and in most cases sold for $21,250. Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner any Here is a partial listing of some of our fenders start to shake a little but Trigger (stuffed) sold for $266,500. longer and it sure is a blessing. the items that were sold at auction. that’s what you might expect when Do you remember the 1938 movie I now just bring a can of cranberry Roy 's 1964 Bonneville (Pontiac) you compare yourself to a 1929 model The Adventures of Robinhood, With sauce; I should have done that years sold for $254,500. It was estimated A Ford. Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland? ago. to sell between 100 and 150 thousand Your headlights aren’t as bright as Well, Olivia rode Trigger in that As I was saying to a friend, about dollars. they were the day you rolled off the movie. my age, your mind might have slipped His script book from the January assembly line at the Ford factory and Trigger was bred on a farm co-owned a cog or two and your eyesight be a 14,1953 episode of This Is Your Life we know your oil doesn’t run to your by Bing Crosby. Roy bought Trigger little off but when people drive down sold for $10,000 (EST. $800-$1,000). motor like it did after so many years on a time payment plan for $2,500. the street and pass a new Mercedes no A collection of signed baseballs but again that is something that must Roy and Trigger made 188 movies one gives it a second glance but if they (Pete Rose, Duke Snyder, and other be expected and yes, it’s a fact of life. together. are driving down the street and pass greats) sold for $3,750. You’ve developed a lot of wrinkles Trigger even outdid Bob Hope by a 1929 Mode A Ford it is definitely a A collection of signed bats (Yogi and your upholstery might be tattered winning an Oscar in the movie Son of head turner for sure. So hold your head Berra, Enos Slaughter, Bob Feller, but you can get new coverings and Paleface in 1953. up high seniors you’re a classic. and others) sold for $2,750. It is extremely sad to see this era Trigger 's saddle and bridle sold for lost forever. Despite the fact that Gene $386,500. and Roy 's movies, as well as those of One of many of Roy 's shirts sold for other great characters, can be bought or Gnazzo’s $16,250 and one of his many cowboy 73 East Street, Plainville, CT rented for viewing, today's kids would hats sold for $17,500. Phone (860) 747-8758 FAX (860-747-8463 rather spend their time playing video One set of boot spurs sold for games. “Where you will always find the Freshest and Finest Grocery Needs” $10,625. (He never used a set of spurs Today it takes a very special pair of on Trigger) “Happy Thanksgiving from parents to raise their kids with the right A life size shooting gallery sold for values and morals our family to yours” $27,500. These were the great heroes of our Various chandeliers sold from ~ Gnazzo’s Catering Center ~ childhood, and they did teach us right $6,875 to $20,000, very unique and from wrong, and how to have and show Satisfies All Your Party Planning Needs! artistic in their western style. respect for each other and the animals A signed photograph by Don Larsen that share this earth. taken during his perfect game in the You and I were born at the right time. world series against the Dodgers on We were able to grow up with these Oct. 8, 1953 , along with a signed great people even if we never met them. baseball to Roy from Don, sold for In their own way they taught us $2,500. patriotism and honor. We learned that Two fabulous limited edition BB lying and cheating were bad, and that sex guns in their original boxes with wasn't as important as love. We learned Numerous photos of Roy, Dale, how to suffer through disappointment Gabby (Hayes), and Pat (Brady) sold and failure and work through it. for $3,750. Our lives were drug free. A collection of memorabilia from So it's good-bye to Roy and Dale, his shows entertaining the troops in Gene and Hoppy (Hop-a-long Cassidy), Vietnam sold for $938. I never knew the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Crossword he was there. Farewell to Sky King (and Penny)and His flight jacket sold for $7,500 Superman and (Dragnet) Sgt. Friday. His set of dinnerware plates and Thanks to Capt. Kangaroo, Mr. silverware sold for $11,875. Rogers, and Capt. Noah and all those The Bible they used at the dinner CLUES ACROSS 49. ONE OF THE SIX NOBLE GASES 17. HARRY BELAFONTE’S DAUGHTER people whose lives touched ours, and 1. TYPE OF TOAST 51. MARRIED WOMAN table every night sold for $8,750. 20. SANTA’’S HELPER made them better. 6. PETER GRIFFIN’S DAUGHTER 52. REGISTER FORMALLY (BRIT.) 21. CEREAL PLANTS One of several of his guitars sold 9. A GROUP 54. GREEK SORCERESS 23. RESPECTFUL ADDRESS It was a great ride through 13. ANCIENT GREEK UNIT OF WEIGHT 56. DEPOSITORY LIBRARY 25. UNIT OF ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE for $27,500. 14. SMALL AMOUNTS 60. A TIGHTKNIT GROUP 26. USED TO MANAGING WITHOUT Nellybelle (the Jeep) sold for childhood. 15. READY AND __ 61. ANCIENT UNITS OF MEASUREMENT 27. TYPE OF CHAIR 16. RIGHT 62. HE WAS BATMAN 29. LONDON FOOTBALLERS $116,500. HAPPY TRAILS MY FRIENDS 17. ASIAN ANTELOPE 63. DRY OR WITHERED 30. VACCINE DEVELOPER 18. CAMBODIAN MONETARY UNIT 64. MARGOSA TREE 32. 10 METERS A fabulous painting of Roy , Dale, P.S. Don 't send this to 19. TYPE OF LEATHER 65. TABLES (SPAN.) 34. TYPE OF STORY: __ FI Pat, Buttermilk, Trigger, and Bullet 21. SECRET CLIQUE 66. LARGE JUG 35. COVERING ON BIRDS’ BEAKS anyone under 50.... they won't 22. CABBAGE AND COLE ARE TWO 67. MAKE A MISTAKE 37. SMALL FRESHWATER FISH sold for $10,625. 23. BURMESE ETHNIC GROUP 68. PUERTO RICAN GENRE OF MUSIC “LA __” 40. CONFEDERATE SOLDIER One of several sets of movie posters understand! 24. EMPIRE STATE CLUES DOWN 42. FEMALE SIBLING 25. BE IN DEBT 1. INSECT DRAWN TO FLAME 43. BELGIAN CITY 28. ITALIAN MONK’S TITLE 2. A SPANISH RIVER 47. AN ELECTRICALLY CHARGED ATOM 29. ASIAN PLANTS 3. REDUCE (BRIT. SP.) 49. A WAY TO ENTERTAIN Wanted ~ Salesperson 31. EVERYONE HAS ONE 4. WISH WELL 50. REGENERATE 33. ONE WHO CAN’T SLEEP 5. ROBOTS ARE AN EXAMPLE 52. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID Sell Ads for the Hometown Connection 36. “GLENGARRY, GLEN ROSS” PLAYWRIGHT 6. YOUNG WOMEN 53. MARK No pay- Just the satisfaction of helping to bring Plainville’s only monthly 38. SHOCK THERAPY 7. THE TIP 55. NOT GOOD 39. CAVALRY SWORD 8. YOUNG WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION 56. ELOQUENT ROMAN ORATOR volunteer newspaper to every household and business in town 41. A MUST-HAVE 9. ONE WHO IS SUSPICIOUS 57. ABSENCE OF DIFFICULTY 44. TYPE OF FABRIC 10. A CHILD’S APRON 58. KAZAKHSTAN DISTRICT 45. 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Contact your insurance agent or Make My Day. company representative as quickly as AAA possible to report any damage to your AARP TRIPS by: Raymond Cormier car. Collision with a deer or other animals Phone 860-747-4119 Speaks Out: is covered under the comprehensive November 30, 2018 CHRISTMAS IN Email: Warns of Spike in Deer Strikes portion of your automobile policy. CONNECTICUT- Visit Wadsworth AAA is reminding motorists that this AAA has some tips to help prevent Atheneum 45th annual festival [email protected] is deer mating season, which means a crash or to reduce damage from an of trees, Mark Twain House, and animal collision: Chowder Pot. lunch , tickets and Have you ever had someone do they are much more active, especially • Pay attention to road signs. gratuities included. $105.00 pp something that made your day? at dawn and dusk, and therefore, the Be it an employee of a business, number of reported deer strikes spikes, Yellow, diamond-shaped signs with an December 20th Christmas a police officer, town worker, especially in November. image of a deer indicate areas with high at Nuchie’s. 2019 Get your neighbor or even a co-worker that “Hitting a deer can be costly, even fatal” levels of deer activity. you would like to thank. says Amy Parmenter, spokesperson for • Keep your eyes moving back reservations in now. New Orleans Tour April 1-9 2019 Perhaps you would like to thank AAA in Greater Hartford. “According and forth. Continuously sweep your $2299 Incudes airfare rtrip, hotel in a neighbor for a kindness and we to UConn Crash Data, deer strikes eyes across the road in front of you would like to help you give this the French Quarter, dinner at a Cajun resulted in a driver’s death last year for signs of animals and movement. person recognition for a job well Restaurant with Cajun band, trip to and the year before”. Animals may also be alongside the road, done. If this person works for Mardi Gras World (see floats), dinner According to the DEEP, there were so make sure to look to the right and a local business we are sure his at New Orleans cooking school, visit more than 4,000 deer strikes in left, as well. While the most likely crash or her employer would love to National WWII Museum, Bayou and hear his or her employee is going Connecticut last year, 10% more than is you hitting an animal, on occasion swamp cruise, dinner at Court of Two that extra few steps to help their in 2016, with the greatest number of they might also hit you by running into Sisters and more. customers. deer strikes reported in Glastonbury. the side of your car. New York to Panama Canal Call 860-747-4119 and leave the “The fact that the greatest number of • Be especially attentive in early Cruise – 16 Days and 15 nts. Nov. name of the person, you may also reported deer strikes was in Glastonbury morning and evening hours. Many 9-24/2019. Visit Curacao, Aruba, E-mail your “MAKE MY DAY” to clearly illustrates that where deer and animals, especially deer, are most active [email protected] Santa Marta, Colombia, Cartagena, drivers intersect, there’s a greater risk from 5-8 a.m. and 5-8 p.m. – prime Panama Canal, Puerto Limon, Costa to both”, Parmenter says. commuting times for many people. Rica, Roatan Bay Islands, and more. Make Our Day! In the event of a collision with an • Use high beams when there’s Includes bus to N.Y. and flight home Sell Ads for the animal, AAA recommends: no oncoming traffic. You can spot from Tampa .Inside cabin $1999, Hometown Connection • Following the collision, call animals sooner. Sometimes the light Outside $2399 and balcony $3049 No pay- Just the satisfaction of the police. reflecting off their eyes will reveal their plus tax helping to bring Plainville’s only • Avoid making contact with the location. monthly volunteer newspaper to New Hampshire-Riding the Rails deer/animal. A frightened or wounded • Slow down, and watch for every household and business in – July 22-24 2019 $611 (Overnight animal can hurt you or further injure other deer to appear. Deer rarely travel town. trip 2 nights) Ride the Winnipesaukee itself. alone, so if you see one, there are likely Railroad along the shores of the lake, Good experience when looking for • Put the vehicle’s hazard lights to be more nearby. stop for a picnic lunch Stop at Keller a paying job!! on; whether it’s light or dark outside. • Slow down around curves. Candy and Ice Cream Store, 2 night • If possible, immediately move It’s harder to spot animals when going at the Mountain Club on Loon in From all the Volunteers of the vehicle to a safe location, out of the around curves. the Lincoln, N.H. Ride Conway scenic roadway, and wait for help to arrive. • Resist the urge to swerve: Hometown Connection RR along Saco River. Shop and lunch Your safety and the safety of your Instead, stay in your lane with both in Conway, four course dinner on passengers is most important. hands firmly on the wheel. Swerving away from animals can confuse them Café Lafayette Dinner train. Visit And Where are They Now? so they don’t know which way to run. It Quechee Gorge (Vermont’s Little Perhaps we are missing stories about other former residents of our town that have can also put you in the path of oncoming Grand Canyon) more. moved from the aera and/or they perhaps have gone on to attain fame and fortune vehicles or cause you to crash into Wonders of Vermont- Vermont around the world. something like a lamppost or a tree. Country Store – Sept. 2019 The If you have someone you would like to write about, perhaps a former friend • Always wear a seatbelt. store has something for everyone or neighbor. we would be very happy to hear about them and their successes,. The chances of getting injured when .Travel to Castle Hill Resort an Just call us at 860-747-4119 or e-mail us your story and hitting an animal are much higher English Cotswold style mansion on perhaps even a picture at [email protected] if you don’t have your seatbelt on. the National Historic Register Enjoy Also never drive drunk, distracted or a plated lunch in an elegant setting, drowsy. Enjoy stop at Cameron’s Winery. • Consider purchasing Price approximately $95 comprehensive insurance, if you don’t already have it. Comprehensive insurance is the type of insurance that Call: Sally Miller covers animal strikes. 860-747-1732
AARP Chapter #4146 AARP Trips: For Information & Reservations about trips call: Sally Miller 860-614-5385 AARP meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1 pm Faith Bible Church,UnionvilleAve. & Northwest Drive All National members are welcome to all our AARP Chapter #4146 meetings
NOTARY PUBLIC Kathy Pugliese 50 West Broad Street ~ PLAINVILLE 860-681-2645 NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 17 Jim’s Gun DENTAL HEALTH Safety Tips By: David R. Edelson, D.M.D. ALCOHOL, PLAINVILLE DENTAL GROUP DRUGS AND 92 East Street Plainville,CT GUNS DON'T MIX ! 860-747-1004 DON'T DRINK AND www. plainvilledentist.com DRIVE OR What You Need to Know HANDLE A GUN ! About Chipped, Cracked, & Fractured Teeth Cracked and fractured teeth can PERIOD !!! be classified into five categories: If you asked people to name the hardest substance in their body, most would say • Craze Lines: These minor “Have a Safe & it is their bones. However, that response cracks are very common in is incorrect. The right answer is that adults. Typically, craze lines Happy Thanksgiving dental enamel, which makes up the are not treated, as they are a outermost visible layer of your teeth, minor shallow imperfection and From is the strongest material in the body. will cause you zero discomfort Our Family to Yours” While Mother Nature has wisely • Fractured Cusp: When you fracture designed your teeth to withstand the a cusp you have broken part of the tremendous force of biting into hard chewing surface of your tooth. foods, and has insulated the inner nerve Chewing with a fractured cusp supply from the temperature extremes can cause discomfort. In some Check with Us of hot or cold food and beverages, situations, a large fracture will THE ONLY SAFETY ON they are far from totally invincible. As affect the nerve of your tooth and necessitate a root canal procedure. A GUN IS YOU! for your Christmas protective and durable as your outer dental enamel is, the teeth can still You may need a dental crown. JIM'S FIREARMS Gift Giving be damaged by erosion, decay or a • Cracked Tooth: This is crack that TRAINING SCHOOL traumatic injury. Furthermore, unlike extends down from the chewing & GUN SHOP your bones, dental enamel is not a living surface of your tooth toward the tissue that can repair itself and heal. root. In some cases the crack The fact of the matter is, that it is may go below the gum line into not uncommon for a tooth to sustain a the root. Damage to the nerve chip, crack or fracture. It may happen is common. Left untreated a simply from biting down on a piece of cracked tooth can get worse and ice, chewing on a pencil, or sustaining result in the loss of your tooth. trauma such as a direct blow to the • Split Tooth: In a split tooth the face and mouth. Whatever the case crack completely divides the may be, the damage to your teeth can tooth into two segments. The range from a defect as minor as a small position and extent of the crack chip of the dental enamel to a more determines whether any portion extensive fracture and even a displaced of your tooth can in fact be saved. or completely knocked out tooth. It is also important to keep in mind, that a • Vertical Root Fracture: This tooth’s susceptibility to fracture and is a crack that begins in the breakage can be increased by untreated root of the tooth and extends dental decay that weakens and up toward the chewing surface compromises its structural integrity. of the tooth. In most instances a tooth with a vertical root There are many different types of fracture will require extraction chips, cracks, and fractures that can affect your teeth. The extent of the Of course, the most important thing to damage that it causes will determine remember is that if you chip, crack, or how the tooth should be restored, if fracture your tooth, you need to see your it can be saved, as well as the type of symptoms you will most likely dentist for immediate care. With all of experience. In cases where too much the treatment options available today, tooth structure, or the root has also the majority of teeth that have sustained been compromised, an extraction one of these injuries can be saved, and may be necessary. How- ever, in the cosmetically restored to both function majority of cases the damage can be well and to look completely natural. treated and the tooth fully restored.
WELCOME! If you want to add a lot of “PEP” to your life & are interested in joining our ALL VOLUNTEER staff, join us on the 4th Thrusday of each month at 4:30 p.m. to tour the office & attend the staff meeting Call: 860-747-4119 PAGE 18 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2018 COOKING FOR ONE CLUB TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2:00 P.M. This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Coming Events- -Check ANNUAL here... SENIOR CENTER 2:00 P.M. at the Senior Center. Join us to share tips, AARP TRIPS CRAFT FAIR! ideas, short cuts and recipes that make cooking for Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. one “easy peasy.” The program is free and open to IMPORTANT: members only. Sign-up begins November 1. THE BUS FOR PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Free Admission! Craft Vendors! WILL LEAVE OLM AT 9:00 SHARP Raffles! Bake Sale! Lunch! DIABETES PREVENTION & Check WFSB Channel 3 for any cancellation of trips Grandma’s Cookie House! MANAGEMENT due to inclement weather. NOTE: There will be no casino trips during January Bring your family and friends! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 9:30 A.M. and February. The Annual Craft Fair is Here! Diabetes is preventable, and even once Most important-ly, diagnosed, it is manageable. But if dietary and November 30, 2018 CHRISTMAS lifestyle improvements aren't made, there are serious, IN CONNECTICUT- Visit Wadsworth just come to the Fair and enjoy! even possibly deadly complications. Those same Atheneum 45th annual festival of trees, Mark The Craft Fair is our largest fundraiser improvements are benefi-cial to a variety of conditions Twain House, and Chowder Pot. lunch , tickets and equally as treacherous — so why not make the effort? gratuities included. $108.00 pp VETERANS LUNCHEON Miles Everett -- registered nurse, registered dietician, New Orleans Tour April 1-9 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 11:30 A.M. and certified diabetes edu-cator will be on hand to If you are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces and a give you some insight and an-swer questions. Free. 2019 $2299 plus tax Incudes airfare roundtrip, member of the Plainville Senior Center, or you are hotel in the French Quarter, dinner at a Cajun a veteran who attends our monthly Veteran’s Coffee SNAPPY SENIORS Restaurant with Cajun band, trip to Mardi Gras Hours, you and your spouse are invited to join us for a THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 10:00 A.M. World (see floats), dinner at New Orleans cooking complimentary luncheon (chicken parmigiana, pasta, The Snappy Seniors Camera Club meets on the third school, visit National WWII Museum, Bayou and salad) in celebration of Veterans’ Day. Please RSVP to Thursday of the month at the Plainville Library. At swamp cruise, dinner at Court of Two Sisters and the Senior Center at 860-747-5728 by Monday, the November meeting, we will plan our annual more. November 5. Christmas display at the Library for December, and New York to Panama Canal the Club's Christmas party. The Library's Open House Cruise – 16 Days and 15 nts. Nov. 9-24/2019. Thanksgiving Dinner Will be is sched-uled for Saturday, December 8. There will Visit Curacao, Aruba, Santa Marta, Colombia, Served at the be no for-mal Club meeting in December. The next Cartagena, Panama Canal, Puerto Limon, Costa regular meeting will be held on January 17, 2019. Rica, Roatan Bay Islands, and more. Includes bus Plainville Senior Center to N.Y. and flight home from Tampa .Inside cabin THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 11:30 FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS $1999, Outside $2399 and balcony $3049 plus tax A.M. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 11:30 A.M. New Hampshire-Riding the Once again, the Center will provide this spe- This gathering, typically on the third Friday of each cial meal to Senior Center members and any Plain- month, is for single, widowed or divorced members. Rails – July 22-24 2019 $615 ville resi-dents age 60 or older who will be alone Come out and socialize! (Overnight trip 2 nights) Ride the Winnipesaukee this Thanks-giving. Plan to join us for a delicious We will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Pagliacci’s in Railroad along the shores of the lake, stop for a homemade, tra-ditional Thanksgiving dinner with all picnic lunch Stop at Keller Candy and Ice Cream the trimmings. There is no charge for this meal, but Plainville. Sign-up begins November 1. Store, 2 night at the Mountain Club on Loon in donations are greatly appreciated. We are grateful to Lincoln, N.H. Ride Conway scenic RR along Saco The Pines at Bristol for generously donating apple River. Shop and lunch in Conway, four course dinner and pumpkin pies for our Thanksgiving Dinner. Vol- VENDORS Wanted on Café Lafayette Dinner train. Visit Quechee Gorge unteers will provide transportation within Plainville The Plainville United Methodist Church (Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon) more for those who need a ride to the Center. You must 56 Red Stone Hill Wonders of Vermont- Vermont Country Store – Sept. register in advance, so please let us know when you is accepting applications for its 2019 The store has something for everyone .Travel register if you will need a ride. If you are homebound to Castle Hill Resort an English Cotswold style and would like a dinner delivered to your home, call Craft Fair mansion on the National Historic Register Enjoy the Center. You may call the Senior Center to sign up a plated lunch in an elegant setting, Enjoy stop at beginning November 1. Saturday, November 24th Cameron’s Winery. Price approximately $95 For more information and an application, More Young of Heart News email the church at: For more details & reservations contact: [email protected] or call: Donna
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Goodwill to our community. In addition, their location at this site will be a shortfall in the year 2037. The government in the 1930’s as marks the beginning of a long journey to the redevelopment for the Therefore, anyone who does not part of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s former “Chung” site. anticipate collecting benefits within “New Deal” implemented the next 25 years is going to be out Please join us in welcoming Goodwill on November 8, 2018 Social Security. Since its initial of luck unless the program revises at 9:00 AM. implementation, Social Security it plan. has gone through several changes Several political candidates Q. How do How do I submit questions to you? including those who are able to have offered a variety of plans to A. To submit questions call 860-747-4119, E-mail [email protected], collect benefits. Initially, it was a change the system. Whether or program for retirees only. However, write to Hometown Connection, 27 Sherman Street, Plainville, CT not the various plans are viable is today several other groups qualify 06062 or drop them at the office. beyond exploring in this format, for supplemental income. but it is definitely a given that no Deadline for submitting questions is the 15th of each month You may or may not have seen politicians’ plan is the end all be a recent press release telling the Next issue of the Hometown will be in December/January. all to fix Social Security. Like most public that certain recipients of political campaign promises, don’t Thank you for this months question. Please keep them coming! Social Security should expect an let your vote sway one way or the Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!!! increase in benefits. This increase other based solely on one promise. accounts for the increased costs of By all accounts, Social Security living. To most people this would has been a program that is appear to be a positive trend for the We Are On Line constantly subject to change. This program election season all Americans www.plainvillehometownconnection.com Amidst most reports that the have an opportunity to advance program is under funded. the system. Social Security may or The more accurate question In case you misplace our paper, may not be there for people in 50 would be is whether Social Security years, but for this election don’t is sustainable for the long term. let yourself be manipulated by put our Website Adjustment increases may be campaign advertisements that pry manipulated one way or another by on the shock and awe of the public. in your phone directory the government to paint the picture
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Make no mistake, as good develops between the two as they in every sense of the word from the as Cooper is and as I’ve indicated, he 2018 Rated “R” share the night together revealing authenticity of the life of a music star is excellent, this is Lady Gaga’s film Starring: Lady Gaga, truths about themselves that turn that while on the road touring to the realism to make or break and she makes it an Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliot infatuation into an honest emotional of the concert performances to the unqualified success. Directed by: Bradley Cooper connection. Jackson invites Ally to intense naturally flowing chemistry Sam Elliot is at his dependable best attend one of his concerts being held between the two leads, this film gets as Jackson’s older brother and keep the following evening and though at it right. Cooper rejects the usual gloss an eye out for Andrew Dice Clay first reluctant to accept, she does go. these sweeping Hollywood romantic delivering an unexpectedly well During the show, Jackson coaxes her dramas usually adopt for a far grittier rendered performance as Ally’s father. onto the stage where her performance more earthy look of being right there The script by Eli Roth, Will Fetters is enthusiastically received and in the moment, a kind of heightened and Cooper belie the fact that it is a triggers her rise into becoming a star. cinema verite. Nothing feels staged, script because none of the dialogue But even as her career takes off, their nothing creates a feeling of fictional reverberates as being scripted and the personal relationship starts to break fabrication. This is like a voyeuristic flow of the film’s plot seems organic. down along with Jackson’s career as camera capturing authentic moments Of course, although elements from the he struggles with his personal demons of life being lived. Cooper’s first original story by William Wellman and and his descent into alcohol and drug outing as a director has resulted in Robert Carson along with bits of Moss abuse. a triumphant work of cinema and a Hart’s 1954 screenplay and the 1976 So many industry observers and totally fresh and vibrant spin on a tried screenplay by John Gregory Dunne, internet junkies trolling hateful and true familiar formula. Joan Didion and Frank Pierson are predictions on social media are eating Cooper is also surprisingly effective present in this update, the film feels crow these days for their doomsday at portraying the damaged but still fresh and wholly original. forecasts regarding this 4th reworking creatively motivated country star. With The veracious concert scenes are as of “A Star Is Born”. From Gaynor boyish charm, rakish good looks and genuine as anything ever committed to to Garland to Streisand, the film has world worn weariness, Cooper fleshes film. There is no lip syncing used and Ally (Lady Gaga) has always has a cinematic history of diverse out a character who strives to do better no overdubbing applied. Cooper and dreamed of becoming a successful interpretations of the material, all but can’t help but be consumed by the Gaga perform the songs live on stage in singer/songwriter but has been met successful in their own right and all personal demons he has been losing front of thousands of concertgoers and only with stinging negativity and considered beloved classics of their the battle with long before he meets the music is sensational. The songs are discouragement. Told that her voice time. But there was so much negative up with Ally. It is a pleasant surprise memorable, especially “Shallow” and and her original songs sound great but vitriol regarding this new incarnation that Cooper is quite a capable musical “I’ll Never Love Again” (an incredibly that her looks aren’t marketable, she of the film before anyone had even seen performer as well with a voice well moving ballad sung with true heart and is too insecure to perform her own one frame of it that the naysayers were suited to the raucous yet introspective soul by Lady Gaga) which I predict material. Instead she chooses to toil ready to pounce upon its release. From songs that Jackson performs on stage. we will be hearing a great deal of in away at a dead end job by day and Cooper being an untested director who The natural ease with which he executes the days to come. The sound design sing traditional cabaret songs at a is playing a seasoned country singer these musical numbers is matched by and editing is state of the art and a sure transgender bar where she is beloved without any inkling of evidence he can his effortless comfort while interacting contender for an Oscar nomination (and by the men who perform there in even sing to Gaga playing the central with Gaga’s Ally. win). You feel like you are right there drag at night. Enter Jackson Maine role without any proof that she can act, It is with great satisfaction that I can at the concerts and it is exhilarating. (Bradley Cooper), one of country the professional trollers were biting at report that Lady Gaga obliterates all music’s biggest stars who, during the bit to tear into this obvious disaster the negativity forecasted regarding her “A Star Is Born” gave me such a a drinking binge after one of his of a film. Well, trollers be damned, acting by delivering a resounding raw, visceral cinema experience that it real, relatable and radiant performance demands repeat viewings. For me, it is as the insecure Ally as she transitions the best film thus far of 2018. into a strong and able young woman. Her Ratings: Acting: 100% Directing: 100% singing is, not surprisingly, flawless but Script: 100% Cinematography: 100% so is her acting. The natural chemistry Musical Score and Original Songs: she shares with Cooper is palpable 100% Sound 100% Entertainment and captures the very definition. She Value: 100% fills Ally with believability and makes Overall Rating: 100% her a symbol of being down to earth NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 23 Origin of Thanksgiving Day Welcome to Plainville D’Marie’s Pizza Owners Danielle ThanksgivingDay OriginThanksgiving is America's Borges and Freddy preeminent day. 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Though the original destination was somewhere in the northern part of Virginia, they could not reach the place owing to winds blowing them off course. Nearly46 pilgrims died due to extreme cold in winter. However, in the spring of 1621, Squanto, a native Indian taught the pilgrims to survive by growing food. Day of Fasting and Prayer In the summer of 1621, owing to severe drought, pilgrims called for a day of fasting and prayer to please God and ask for a bountiful harvest in the coming season. God answered their prayers and it rained at the end of the day. It saved the corn crops “A Symbol of Excellence!” American Excavating & Septic, Inc. Connecticut’s leading septic, sewer and excavation company, here to help you. Big & small projects are WELCOME! 860.747.3771 AMERICAN-EXCAVATING.COM PAGE 24 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 25
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Blood clots can happen eight to ten hours.4 Trips under four • Exercise calves by standing and during or after a long car, bus, train, or hours aren’t usually a problem.4 lifting the toes, holding for a count of plane ride, or even a few weeks later. Things You Can Do to Prevent Blood three. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or Clots While You Travel • Press the balls of your feet down pulmonary embolism (PE) can occur • Drink lots of water before and during hard against the floor or footrest to during or immediately after travel, or travel to prevent dehydration. increase the blood flow in your legs. even days to weeks after travel. • Do not drink alcohol and caffeine • It is helpful to know the symptoms How Do I Know because they can make you more so you can recognize if you develop If I Have a Blood Clot? dehydrated. DVT or PE. 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If the Bible is indeed inspired, then there should The good news is that our eternal disposition is not com/groups/faithbiblechurchct/ be evidence for it being true right? This brings me to based on what we have done in our earthly life, but on the second evidence. our relationship with Jesus Christ. None of us can do 860-747-5209 2) Fulfilled prophecies enough good to earn our way to heaven, but when we Call the church for info/questions Now I could give you hundreds of prophecies in the rely on the righteousness of Jesus Christ our eternal and church prayer line Bible that have already been fulfilled to the letter. destiny is sealed in heaven because it is based on his But allow me to just mention three. In Isaiah 7:14 perfect, sinless life. FAX (860-747-5011) Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would be born To me an eternity separated from God is unthinkable. through a virgin. This prophecy was given 700 years A life without Jesus would be meaningless. It would Call us for your requests (confidential) before Jesus was born through the virgin Mary. In simply be a life spent acquiring as much stuff as PLAINVILLE UNITED Micah 5:2 Micah the prophet predicted that the possible so someone else can get it when I die. Messiah would be born in Bethlehem of Judea. This Without the sure knowledge that when I close my METHODIST CHURCH prophecy was too given 700 years before Jesus eyes for the last time I will spend eternity with Jesus 56 Red Stone Hill, Plainville, Connecticut 06062 life would be meaningless. If I only exist for myself, PLAINVILLE UNITED Christ came on the scene. In Daniel 9:24-27 Daniel Rev. Stephen Volpe, Pastor is given a prophecy concerning when the Messiah what's the point? But if I exist to love and serve him, METHODIST CHURCH would come. He would come 483 years after the life makes sense. Church (860)747-2328 Parsonage (860)747-2592 commandment was given to Nehemiah to go to Israel Do you have that surety? Do you know where you are 56 RedEmail: Stone [email protected] Hill, Plainville, CT 06062 and rebuild Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:1-8) which was going when you die? Give your life to Jesus Christ; Rev. Stephen Volpe, Pastor around 444 B.C. 483 years later would be around 33 turn away from your old life and make him your Lord FEBRUARY Church (860)747-2328 SCHEDULE A.D. the time when Jesus entered into Jerusalem in and Savior; and you too will enjoy eternity with God. Parsonage (860)747-2592 His triumphal entry and 5 days later was crucified. That choice belongs to each of us. Email: [email protected] SERVICES The Bible is true and Jesus is the only way to heaven May God’s abundant blessings CHURCH SCHOOL Pre-K to High School: 9 AM (John 14:6). He died on the cross for your sins, was buried and rose again the third day. Have your trusted be upon you, Father Jim NOVEMBER Him as your personal Savior? Rev. James French WORSHIP TIME 10:00AM Holy Trinity Anglican Church SCHEDULE 18 East Main St. Plainville, CT 06062 REGULAR EVENTS FIRST BIBLE holytrinityanglican.net Tuesday Ladies…………..……....Tuesdays, 9:30 AM Father Jim is the Rector of Holy Trinity Anglican SUNDAY SERVICES Boy Scouts.……………...... Tuesdays, 7 PM BAPTIST CHURCH Church here in Plainville. You can reach Father Jim by phone (860) 747-1426 or by email at AA…………………CHURCH……....Sun., SCHOOL Mon. & Wed., 7 PM 12 Granger Lane Plainville [email protected]. Al-Anon………………………………Mondays, 7 PM Pre-K to High School: 9:00 AM SPECIAL EVENTS “Where the BIBLE makes the Difference” WORSHIP TIME 10:00AM St. Jude Novena - UMW & PRAYER SHAWL MEETING: Sunday Morning Service – 10:30 AM May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Thursday, February 2, 7 PM adored, glorified, loved & preserved Sunday Evening Service ---– 6:00 PM WORSHIPREGULAR WITH HOLY EVENTS COMMUNION: throughout the world now & forever. 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Brad Brandon – Senior Pastor Susan NOVEMBER 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. PARISH/CEMETERY OFFICE ALL ARE WELCOME! Praise & Worship 9:45-10:00 a.m. 19 S. CANAL STREET CHURCH OFFICE EMAIL: Church Service 10:00 a.m. [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 Gladys Floyd Missionary Society CHURCH SCHOOL 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 Christian Education (3rd Tues) 7:00 p.m. The Sacrament of Holy Men’s Meeting (2nd/4th Sat) 9:30 a.m. Liturgy Schedule PEP (Every Sat) 1:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday Liturgy - Church Trustee/Steward (2nd Sat of Aug., Oct., Dec., Feb. & Saturday 4:00 P.M. Communion celebrated the Apr. at 9:30 a.m. and 2nd Mon. of Sept., Nov., Jan., Sunday 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Mar. & May 16 6:30 p.m. Weekday Liturgy first Sunday of each month CHOIR PRACTICE 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 THE PLAINVILLE THRIFT SHOP Mass/Youth choirs Rosary- Monday through Saturday before the Phone 860-747-2418 (Mon. after 1st/2nd Sun) 7:00 p.m. Morning Mass. Open Wednesday & Thursday Sacrament of Reconciliation 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. NEW COVENANT Saturday At Noon Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon APOSTOLIC CHURCH Sacrament of the Sick 139 New Britain Avenue Arrangements can be made for any sick person to be P.O. Box 551 Plainville, CT 06062 anointed. Holy Eucharist is brought to the homebound THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Suffragan Bishop--George Knight, Pastor by our Eucharistic Ministers and the parish clergy. CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR Elder Joseph Green, Associate Minister Phone 860-747-3128 Church November 1 Holy Day of Obligation 8am & 115 West Main Street Plainville, CT 06062 Residence & FAX 860-224-9409 6pm All Saints Day [email protected] Call for SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP Nov. 4, Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at and www.churchofoursaviourplainville.org 19 S. Canal St. in the Parish Hall, 8am to Vacation Bible School August 2-3 Noon. $6 all you can eat, Kids 6 & under 860-747-3109 Come, bring a friend and eat for free enjoy Jesus with us! Nov. 11, 8 - 10:30am, OLM Breakfast, same SUNDAY WORSHIP Holy Eucharist 10:30 am as above Church School 10:30 am Nov. 22, Thanksgiving morning, Mass at Coffee Hour 11:30 am Grace Lutheran Church 9am OFFICE HOURS 222 Farmington Ave. December 1 & 2, First Sunday of Advent Wednesday – Friday 9:00am -1:00pm Plainville, CT 06062 Sunday Worship 9a.m. celebrated at Mass, Dec. 1 at 4pm & Dec. 2 PARISH PROGRAMS Every Tuesday NA 7:00pm facebook.com/graceinplainville at 8:30am & 10:30am Every Thursday AA 7:30pm www.graceinplainville.org Please check out our Facebook Page @ www. Every Saturday Women's AA 9:00am 860-747-5191 Saturday AA 9:30 am The Rev. Stephen Brisson, Pastor Facebook.com/ourladyofmercychurchct and our website at www.olmc Ample Parking in rear of Church THE TABERNACLE
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PAGE 30 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2018 MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED NOVEMBER VETERANS DAY Taste Buzz..... The Municipal Center, Library, & Senior BIRTHDAYS Center will be closed Monday, November Submitted By: Avis Flanders “HAPPY & HEALTHY BIRTHDAY TO ALL!” 12th in observance of Veterans Day. All 2ND R. MIKE BERGENTY Municipal Offices will open again on ROAST TURKEY 3RD MARYANN WOVERS Tuesday, November 13th. WITH RICE STUFFING 4TH FAUSTO SCRICCA Refuse collection will take place as usual. 5TH MICHAEL LOSTOCCO • 4 cups cooked rice 6TH JAKE BROWN (17 YRS OLD) • 1/2 cup nuts 8TH JACKIE CIANCHETTI Welcome to Another SARA ZDUNCZK • 8-10 pound turkey ANDREA WASLEY New Business in Plainville • butter 11TH RITA DEWYEA Grand Opening event was held October 25th at 5:00 12TH WILLIAM DAVISON PM at their new location: One Town Line Road • bacon slices 13TH HENRIETTA ZOOLECK (Commercial Condominiums) in Suite 7. 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He Year-speeding to the finish line on has brought that commitment to High School days and have always Unlike Ned Lamont and Oz Griebel, November 6th. Plainville to the General Assembly known him to be brilliant, compas- Bob Stefanowski understands more The “fake news” media and the and represented all of his constituents redical anti-Christian Left are doing sionate, and caring for all who cross taxes is the last thing the people and well. everything in their power to destroy his path. As an eye doctor in Plain- businesses in Connecticut need. Dr. Bill Petit should be re-elected President Trump and block his ville for the past 35 years, I have come Bob has turned around numerous as State Representative on election legislative agenda to “Make America across many people and patients who companies in his career and he will day. Great Again”. share the same sentiments. His dedi- do the same for Connecticut. That's Deb Tompkins And they are looking to take back cation and expertise as an Endocrinol- why I'm voting Bob Stefanowski for Plainville control of the House and Senate in ogist is matched by his commitment to Governor and the entire Republican the 2018 mid-term Congressional Petit Has Our Vote serve the citizens in his district and the term, Bob needs the House and Elections on November 6th so they state of Connecticut, as evidenced by can launch Impeachment Proceedings Senate to “Help Save Connecticut.” We support Dr. William Petit , Jr his frequent breakfast and after hour against President Trump. Dr. Petit and Senator Henri Martin running in the 22nd District for House meetings with his constituents. Bill Leading Democrats in Congress will help lead the charge. Representative and Henri Martin, wants to make Connecticut a better openly say Impeachment is their goal. Respectfully Yours, running for Senator in the 3l51 district. place for all who live here and I firmly They are both very hard-working We must not let this happen. The brutal reality is: If the redical anti- believe he has the desire and ability to Helen Bergenty individuals, and are professional, make a difference. Please join me in courteous and have the expertise to rally Christian, anti-America Left wins back supporting Dr. William Petit for state Support Martin November 6th the support needed for each taxpayer in contro; of Congress on November 6th, representative of the 22nd District. their districts. They will Fix CT as a the America you love will be over. Henri Martin has been fighting for the This is why I am writing to ask that part of the Republican Team and get the Dr. Gary R. Maglio O.D. taxpayers in the Connecticut Senate job done right! Please consider voting you please make a Pledge to Vote in against the ridiculous spend and tax for both on November 6, 2018! We are this mid year election. Clear Horizon Eyecare, LLC policies of Governor Malloy and the planning to! They certainly want President Trump Democrats. We need to re-elect Sen. to fail. But they want America to Fail. Martin to continue to fight for us in the Gayle Dennehy and Rejean Carrier Many Democrats in Congress were Vote for Petit State Senate. That’s why I’m voting talking about Impeaching him, even I am writing to endorse William for Henri Martin once again. Santos Problem Solver before he sworn in as President. "Bill" Petit as State Representative. And there’s a sizeable portion of the Whether working for our children or Ty Cox Life-long politicians claim they Republican Political Establelishment for any other segment in our society, Plainville will "solve" the problems they who are also doing all they can to he has shown the highest level of undermine President Trump because have helped create. In reality these integrity by his actions and his votes. he’s trying to end “business-as-usaual Stefanowski for Governor politicians never solve anything. By his generous commitment of time in Washington, D.C. The solution to life-long politicians to the community he has come to Connecticut is at a crossroads. We He is a treat to the corrupt Political in term-limits. Manny Santos Cartel in Washington, D.C. And understand the issues and obstacles can follow the same old tax and supports term-limits for Congress. that we face. He truly connects with spend policies of Governor Malloy this Political Cartel (which includes Want to solve the problem of life- Republicans, Democrats, the lobbying the areas people. Bill is committed and the Democrats down the road to long politicians then vote for Manny industry, and the media) is doing all it to eliminating government waste as a economic ruin or vote for change by Santos for US Congress. can to destroy President Trump. way to hold down taxes. Isn't that the electing Bob Stefanowski Governor real reason we need him in Hartford, and Republican candidates for the Joyce Schrey We must not let this happen. to do the things that are necessary General Assembly. That's why I Plainville but to allow nothing more. There are am voting for Henri Martin and My name is Dr. Ralph Reed. I am few representatives who demonstrate Bill Petit as my state senator and IMPORTANT NOTICE!! the founder and chairman of Faith & such a strong commitment to their representative respectively Freedom Coalition. own communities and I hope you Do not forget to vote The purpose of thisletter is to will vote to re-elect him as the State Lori Consalvo on the questions on MAXIMIZE Conservative Christian Representative. Plainville Voter Turnout for the All-Important the ballot. 2018 Mid-Term Congressional Tom Pugliese Sample Ballot Elections...... 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Petit Recognized by The Tea Party Patriot Radiology Society By: Sally Miller Hartford - The By: Gene When I was Radiological By the time you have read this column and the Society of rest of the Hometown Connection Paper, you have a child, I was Connecticut probably already voted or are ready to vote. You thankful for things have heard many times before, this is the most I could taste: Sugar has recognized critical mid term election of all time. Daddy candy, ice State Rep. Watching the Senate Democrats during the cold Pepsi with William A. Supreme Court nomination it was embarrassing Velvetta cheese Petit, Jr. (R- that the slime ball politics had to be presented. The and gingersnaps, 22) for his fig filled cookies, new Supreme Court elected had to come out firing. advocacy for Something he never had to do before in his life- licorice and Boston Baked patients and defend his true honor from partisan dirt bagging. legislation that will encourage women to have Where is the diversity? Two conservative Justices in Beans candy life-saving breast cancer screenings. and one more could be added in the future. As I got older my concentration was being There are many adjectives used to describe what thankful for my child, grandchildren and my the progressives are doing. Mayhem, Resistance, entire family. My tastes changed and I was “I’m honored to have received this award, and Chaos, Mob Rule initiated by the Antifa and the thankful for Thanksgiving dinners, pasta night more importantly, as a member of the state George Soros Groups. and great restaurants and fancy desserts. legislature’s Public Health Committee, I’m They want mob rule over Rule of Law. They do Sometimes in life we are thankful but take very proud of the work I’ve done to usher not want a revolution they want to create a Civil War. thankfulness for granted. When is the last time this bill into law on behalf of women across Three ways right out of the Saul Alinsky playbook. you sat and said that you were thankful for Connecticut, who will benefit immensely 1.Class War/between the have and have nots. specific things or people in your life? When is from this life-saving technology,” said Rep. 2.Racial/between racial groups the last time you told someone how thankful Petit. 3.Gender Gap #Metoo group you are for them and them alone? We tend to There is one party group that initiates this and have go through life thinking people know that we The award is timely as October is Breast lost their way. After this knock down November 6 are thankful for them being in our lives. It is Cancer Awareness Month. The radiologists mid-terms will see where the ashes will fall. You nice to let them know. named Petit their “Patient Hero”, and will have a clear choice. Future Presidents will be As a much older person, I am thankful for any presented him with an award at their semi- free to ignore President Trump’s blunt manner of new friendships that cross my path but I am annual meeting in New Haven. doing business. The present occupant of the White sooo grateful and thankful for true friends that House seems to enjoy breaking norms and he has I can just be myself with and long time friends Rep. Petit supported House Bill 5208 this been conspicuously more successful at breaking who know who I am. As we grow older and past session that will enable women to them that at dividing new ones for our trouble times people leave our lives for different reasons, have their annual breast exam using the but if he is to make America Great Again, President we realize the importance of them and how latest technology without having to pay a Trump will have to cherish his legacy as a norm- thankful we are for them. deductible or co-pay. builder. The Deep State have already decided that At this point in my life I am thankful for all Trump must be removed from the Presidency one of my friends and family. I am thankful for The technology is called Breast way or the other. That is why this mid-term election my new found family and I am thankful for Tomosynthesis, a three dimensional is so important. a Senior Center in Plainville that offers so mammogram, which enables the radiologist As far as the State of Connecticut Government much to seniors. It is a place where you can to better determine if small cancers are goes, one candidate for Governor wants more taxes go hiking, see a play, take a course, play cards present in the breast. The test has been shown and the other wants LESS. There is little doubt that and volunteer, play cards or just visit, etc. to reduce by 40 percent patient callbacks for both political parties have contributed to our sorry They serve a Thanksgiving dinner for anyone an additional test due to the uncertainty of financial state. You have a clear choice to start to who has no place to go. How special is that? images. get out of this mess/and it won’t happen overnight. . It is so important that the people you are Electing conservatives this November is a must. thankful for know and hear the words from “This legislation is critical for our ability Good choices are: Stefanowski, Markley, Samson, you. I am thankful for my great grandchildren to make sure that patients continue to have Petit and Martin. and on this very special day of Thanksgiving, access to these needed mammography 2nd Amendment: I am so thankful for the love of my life who tests. We thank Representative Petit for his There is no question that our liberties are at state walked into my life a few years ago. leadership on the issue,” said Alan Kaye, on Nov. 6. What are you thankful for this year? If MD, president of the RSC. The Democrat leadership in the U.S. House of some of the things you are grateful for are Representatives has become completely radicalized the people in you life…Tell them. Happy House Bill 5208 includes Breast when it comes to the Second Amendment. Our Thanksgiving to my readers…I am thankful Tomosynthesis in the definition of a mammogram so that a patient no longer will constitutional freedoms are standing in the way of for you reading my articles. the extreme big-government control that these anti- be charged a deductible or co-pay for the gun politicians want to impose. Happy Thanksgiving!! annual screening. Add that to the unbridled hatred that many on the left have for President Donald Trump, and it could The RSC thanked Petit for supporting not be clearer for NRA members and gun owners Dear Friends & Neighbors, the bill and for showing a “significant that we have to do everything we can to protect our Please be advised that due to the inclement knowledge” of healthcare policy and using pro-gun majority in Congress. weather the CT DOT has announced a that knowledge to benefit patients. But, even this rabid devotion to restricting our rights change in start date for the upcoming isn’t enough for the party’s most extreme voters. In railroad repairs in Plainville. The scheduled The legislation passed both the House and June, Democratic Caucus Chair Joseph Crowley work that was due to begin on Friday, 10/26 Senate this year and was signed into law by on Route 372 will now begin onFriday, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy as Public Act 18- from New York city proved not to be radical enough 11/9. for Big Democrats. Instead, they chose to replace 159. It is effective January 1, 2019. him with self-described socialist Alexandria According to a release from DOT: Ocasio-Cortez. It would not be surprising to see the congressional Democrat leadership The railroad crossing repairs include move even further leftward if they can take the upgrading and replacement of the crossing riding surface. This project will control of the House. require Route372 (West Main Street) at This will affect the leadership of key Whiting Street in Plainville to be closed committees as well, which are responsible for consecutive days from 7:00 p.m. to for drafting legislation that moves through 5:00 a.m.Friday, November 9, 2018to the the House. So that’s why we have to protect morning of Monday, November 12, 2018, the 2nd amendment. unless the work is completed sooner. “Those who make peaceful revolution Please stay alert to updates and advisories, impossible will make violent revolution including the below information on planned inevitable” John F. Kennedy detours as road closures may impact your Have a safe and conservative travel plans Thanksgiving. NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 37 SAMPLE BALLOT - NOVEMBER 6, 2018 ELECTION
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2018 Veterans DayArticle By:Kathleen Marsan, Executive annual “Toys for Tots” Program. New, unwrapped toys are audiences as ambassadors of music. An all volunteer adult Director Plainville Wind Ensemble(H) 747-1851The collected during October, November and December each ensemble, the musicians hail from many of the towns and Plainville Wind Ensemble opens their 31st concert season year, and are distributed as Christmas gifts to the growing cities throughout Connecticut. The wind ensemble performs with “The Greatest Generation” on November 11, 2018, need of children and families in the community in which the throughout the state and most recently at the Association of 2pm in Welte Hall of Central Connecticut State University, campaign is conducted. Through a new toy at Christmas, Concert Bands National Convention in Buffalo, NewYork. honoring Veterans and those presently serving in the the Marines send a message of hope to less fortunate The 82 piece ensemble is currently under the direction military. Joining the Plainville Wind Ensemble will be youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, of Music Director Kenneth Bagley and is comprised of the Veterans AffairDepartment of CCSU, Hardware City productive, patriotic citizens. Concert attendees are musicians from numerous towns and cities throughout Marine Corps League Detachment 781, Barque Eagle welcome to donate a toy, no matter how large or small, for Connecticut. For more information on the Veterans Day Sea Cadets of the Navy and Marine Reserve Center, and infant to teen, at the door. The concert venue and parking Concert and the Plainville Wind Ensemble, visit us on Face the Plainville Choral Society. The concert will benefit the garage are accessible and free. Since 1987, the Plainville Book, You Tube and wwwplainvillewindensemble.com local U. S. Marine Corps Reserve in their mission of their Wind Ensemble has been performing free concerts for PLAINVILLE OPTICAL “We Offer 25% Off All Prescription Eyeglasses to Customers Without Insurance”
(All other offers Excluded) Eyeglasses ~ Contact Lenses ~ Sunglasses ~ Expert Repairs ~ Eye Exams ~ Sport Eyewear ~ Industrial Safety Glasses Jonathan A. Lindberg ~ Licensed Optician 860-793-9378 28 East Street (Rte. 10) Plainville PAGE 38 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2018 OBITUARIES ~ David C. Anderson ~ ~ Rickard J. “Rick” Boucher ~ ~ Frances L. Cerasuolo ~ 82, of Plainville, loving 68, of Bristol, passed away on 70, of Plainville, and most husband of Wilhelmina Saturday, October 6, 2018 at recently, Indian Trail, NC, “Billie” Bristol Hospital surrounded passed away Tuesday, (Blashke) by his loving family. He was October 9, 2018. Anderson, the devoted husband for 42 Frances was born on July passed away years to Karen (Andrash) 21, 1948, the daughter of after a brief illness, with Boucher. the late Rocco J. and Hazel his family by his side, on Rick was born December 8, (Swanson) Cerasuolo. Fran Monday, October 1, 2018. 1949 in Eagle Lake, Maine, graduated from Plainville High School and the Born in Farmington on November 18, 1935, he son to the late Valier and Julie (Raymond) Boucher. New Britain General Practical Nurses Program, was the last surviving of five children to the late He worked as a steel fabricator for many years at became a nurse, and retired after more than 40 Albert “Pete” and Agnes (Jaques) Anderson. A Berlin Steel and retired after many years in the years of caring for others from NBGH. She visit Lake Compounce led him to the love of his industry, having worked for various companies. also worked at CT Mental Health Affiliates, life, Billie, with whom he shared 58 years of love Rick was a true outdoorsman, enjoying all nature New Britain and taught at Branford Hall Career and life adventures. They spent their beginnings and the outdoors had to offer. Between hiking, Institute, Southington. Fran was a member of in Germany while David served his country in boating, camping and to simply sitting outside the New Britain General Women’s Auxiliary the US Army, and settled in Plainville upon his bird watching or by the seashore, Rick found a and was recognized as a Nightingale Award discharge where they raised their three children. profound love and appreciation for being outside. recipient, an award given to outstanding nurses Always a man of strong work ethics, he worked He also loved music, formerly being a drummer throughout CT. She loved to travel and spend for First National grocery for over 45 years, in a garage band, and always a good dance to go time with her many friends and family. while working multiple part time positions to along with the tune. She will be missed by her godchildren, Deneen provide for his family, including for the Hartford In addition to his wife, Karen, Rick is survived Lockwood (Bruce) of Canton and their children Courant. He retired in 1998, though never one by his son, Richard “Rich” Boucher Jr. and his Jennifer, Kelsey and Alyssa; Sam Plumley (Lori) to fully retire, he went on to become the go-to wife, Dawn, of Bristol, his daughter, Dawnmarie of Farmington and their children Parker and guy at Haworth’s Florist until 2013. He and Boucher, of Plainville, and his daughter Michelle Bailee; Devlyn Sayball (Dan) of Indian Trail and his “Beautiful Bride” Billie were extensive Pagani, of Newington; his grandchildren, Corinne their children Derek and Darby. She also leaves travelers, visiting many places both near and far, Bard and her husband, Ryan, of Plainville, a brother Rocco P. Cerasuolo of Southington. with Ogunquit being one of their favorite stops. Wayne Clark, of Plainville, and Jessica, James, In lieu of flowers, Fran may be remembered with Ever the active and daring “Grampy” he was and Kristen Pagani, all of Newington; his sisters, contributions to the Susan G. Komen Breast known to jump in to the waves for some body Pauline Caron, Janice Sylvia, Doreen Yeske, and Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite surfing with his grandkids or hop on the scariest Cynthia Griffin; and several nieces, nephews, 526, Dallas, TX 75244 or the Hospital of Central of roller coasters, or, enjoy more peaceful times and extended family. He was predeceased by his Connecticut Women’s Auxiliary, 100 Grand St., fishing with his sons, reading a good book or oldest sister, Margaret Boucher. New Britain, CT 06052. cheering on the Red Sox and Husky basketball Rick’s family would like to thank the staff of Family and friends gathered in celebration teams. A true gentleman and devout Catholic, Bristol Hospital, especially the staff in the ICU of Fran’s life at Plainville Funeral Home, with an unwavering kindheartedness, he will be for the exceptional care, compassion, and support 81 Broad St, Plainville. For online missed greatly leaving a legacy of love for his they provided in their time of need. expressions of sympathy, please visit www. family and countless cherished memories. Funeral services in celebration of Rick’s life PLAINVILLEFUNERALHOME.com In addition to his wife, Billie, he leaves were from Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., his children, Jane Clement, Chris Anderson Plainville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial ~ Barbara Ann (Mastrianni) Colella ~ and his wife, Robin, and Peter Anderson at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 94 Broad St., and his girlfriend, Shelley Creel; his adored Plainville. Burial will be held at the convenience 85, of Plainville, beloved grandchildren, Annie, Nora, and Nils Clement, of the family. wife of Angelo Colella, Jackson Anderson, Wally and Gabe Smykla, passed away on Monday, Allie, Kristina, and Samantha Fenton; and many October 1, 2018. nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his Born in New Britain, she son-in-law, Brian Clement and his sisters, Peggy was the only daughter to Hein, Rosemary Borawski, Barbara Prange, and the late James and Della Kathy Fraioli. (Gnazzo) Mastrianni. It In lieu of flowers, David may be remembered was love at first sight with contributions to the Alzheimer’s for Angelo when they Association of Connecticut at https://alz.org/ct met as teenagers, and together they would share or 200 Executive Blvd., #4b, Southington, CT 67 wonderful years. They settled in Plainville 06489. shortly after their marriage, where they A Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated raised their beautiful daughter, Deborah, who at St. Patrick Church, 110 Main St, predeceased her in 2014. Farmington. Military Honors were accorded Barbara and Angelo worked alongside each at the conclusion of the visitation. For online other for more than 50 years at their New Britain expressions of sympathy, please visit www. locations of Formal Wear by Debonair, where PLAINVILLEFUNERALHOME.com Barbara fulfilled her passion for helping others and relished being surrounded by people each day. When you were born, you cried and the world In addition to her husband, Angelo, she leaves rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, her grandson, Rudy Colella of Plainville; and the world cries and you rejoice! her many friends and acquaintances she met along her journey. A gathering in celebration of Barbara’s life was at Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St, Plainville. A prayer service was held at the conclusion of the visitation. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www. PLAINVILLEFUNERALHOME.com NOVEMBER 2018 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 39 OBITUARIES Andrea Wasley, owner of the ~ Maurice P. Gagnon ~ ~ Beulah M. (Curtis) Caron ~ Plainville Funeral Home Hosting 65, of New Britain, passed 90 of Plainville, passed away Community-Wide Remembrance away peacefully after a peacefully Friday, October lengthy battle with ALS on Ceremony November 10th, 2018 5, 2018 at Sheriden Woods Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Health Care Center in Bristol. Andrea Wasley, owner and operator of Plainville the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain. She was the loving wife of Funeral Home, located at 81 Broad Street, Plainville, Maurice was born March the late Paul E. Caron who Ct. announced she and her staff will be hosting 17, 1953 in New Brunswick, predeceased her in 2000. a community wide Remembrance Ceremony at Canada son to Jeanette Beulah was born February Plainville Funeral Home on November 10th at 6pm. (Levesque) and the late 1, 1928 in Rockland, ME., a A remembrance ceremony is a time to gather together O’Neil Gagnon. His family with family, friends, neighbors, and community daughter of the late Nathan and Myrtle (Seekins) relocated to the United States when he was a young to remember someone we no longer have with us. Curtis. She grew up in Rockland and was a teen and he became a citizen, residing in New Britain Wasley said "This is done as a way of starting the graduate of Rockland High School. She married for the majority of his life. Maurice was a devoted holiday season. For many people, the holidays her husband Paul and relocated to Plainville to employee of Stanley Tools in New Britain for many represent togetherness. Many families highlight who raise her family. She always wanted to be a mom years. He was a jack of all trades and a hard worker, and was always there for her family in good times and is missing. We are here to help you celebrate their always willing to lend a helping hand with any task. bad. She made her family laugh, with her Lucille Ball memory, and remind you while there may be one less Maurice enjoyed carpentry and dissembling cars to antics and always loved her cofee. person at the table, they are always with you.” put them back together. In addition, Maurice liked On November 10th, Plainville Funeral Home’s to hunt and enjoyed flying planes out of Robertson Beulah is survived her son, Pierre Caron of Plainville Life Celebrant, Jesse Gnazzo will be leading a brief Airport, holding a medical permit so he was able to , her daughters, Marie Caron of New Britain, Jane remembrance service. During the service, Plainville fly solo. He lived life the fullest in the short amount of Caron of Sarasota, FL, Roxann Brunet of Bristol and Funeral Home will be sharing the names and photos time he had, never taking a day for granted and always Cynthia Morgan of Plainville, 7 grandchildren and 5 of your loved ones. In addition, every family will with a great sense of humor. He will be missed dearly great grandchildren. have the opportunity to make a holiday ornament by his entire family. Beulah’s family would like to thank the staf at to commemorate their departed family member or In addition to his mother, Jeanette (Levesque) Gagnon, Sheriden Woods for their care and support. friend and help the Plainville Funeral Home staff of New Brunswick, Canada, Maurice is survived Funeral services and burial in celebration of Beulah’s with decorating their tree. by his children, Kelly De La Cruz, of Wethersfield, life were held privately. The Bailey Funeral 48 Broad “This community has been so supportive of me and and Chris Gagnon, of Plainville; his brother, Henry Street in Plainville has care of arrangements. Plainville Funeral Home, I wanted to give back by Gagnon, of Middletown; his sister, Mona Bourgoin, welcoming everyone to celebrate with us. Without of Bristol; his grandchildren, Joshua and Zoe De La the people of Plainville and the surrounding area, Cruz, of Wethersfield; and several nieces, nephews, there is no Plainville Funeral Home” said Wasley. and extended family. He was predeceased by his Wasley concluded “Whether you lost someone this father, O’Neil Gagnon and his sister, Corinne Pelletier. year or many years ago, you are welcome to visit Family and friends gathered at Bailey Funeral Home, with us and be part of this meaningful event.” 48 Broad St., Plainville, CT 06062. Burial will be at More information can be found on the Plainville the convenience of the family. Donations in memory Funeral Home Facebook page under Events, at of Maurice can be made to the ALS Association CT www.PlainvilleFuneralHome.com/remembrance- Chapter, 4 Oxford Road - Unit E4 - Milford, CT ceremony or by calling (860) 747-8100 06460, or by going to http://webct.alsa.org. PAGE 40 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION NOVEMBER 2018
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