VOLUME 22 NUMBER 7 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019

~ In Memoriam ~ VERA CASSILE Celebrates Her 101st B I R T H D A Y with Family & A Special Guest

Shown above center, Vera Cassile recently celebrated her 101st birthday with her family. As a special surprise, State Representative William Petit stopped by to present Vera with a Proclamation from the (765) 595-0555 www.SilverTowneMint.com State of Connecticut General Assembly. Vera reminisced with her family and Dr. Petit about many The Hometown Connection recently said good memories during the past century. Also in the photo is Vera’s son David and daughter-in-law Susan along by to our long time 16 year volunteer, Jean with Kathy Pugliese, Chaiperson of the Town of Plainville. HAPPY BIRTHDAY VERA!!! Shugrue. Please see complete obituary on page ARTWORK APPROVAL37. ARTWORK # STM0035 Please check the artwork below. Verify all spelling, placement, and proportion of items and detail as desired for your bar or medallion. SALES PROJECT DATE Custom Silver CUSTOMER METAL Coin Made SIZE 1 1/2 QTY

to Celebrate ACTUAL SIZE Plainville’s 150th Anniversary The Plainville 150th Anniversary Committee is offering a custom designedArtwork is approved oneas is. I understand troy that any changes ounce, made to the approved .999 artwork fineand/or die (once diesilver, engraving SilverTowne heirloom Mint quality has begun) will be done at my expense. Colors and finishes shown are approximate and vary from monitor to monitor. P.O. Box 28 commemorativePlease make the following adjustment(s) coin to the artwork. to New celebrateartowork approval will be theprovided. Plainville Winchester sesquicentennial Indiana 47394 PHONE: 765-595-0555 SIGNATURE DATE FAX: 765-584-3419 anniversary. [email protected] The obverse (front) will celebrate “Plainville Connecticut,” 1869- 2019 and 150 years. The reverse will have the Liberty torch along with the silver weight and content. The starting mintage production of 150 coins will be minted by the Silvertowne mint. Additional coins will be ordered if the demand exceeds the original production amount. At a price of $35.00 each this will be a great opportunity to own a valuable piece of Plainville history which would also make a great BUDGET VOTE REMINDER gift and at the same time provide financial support for our celebration The Annual All Day Budget Vote for the 2019-2020 fiscal year will be Tuesday, activities. April 30th at the Firehouse. The polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. To reserve one of these commemorative coins, please contact Property owners are eligible to vote during this time. The complete details of the committee member John Kisluk at 860-747-3542 or email at jkisluk@ budget may be found on the Town of Plainville web site. att.net. PAGE 2 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 For Sale $80,000 or for Rent $850 a Month

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Both of these pur- AT THE LIBRARY • The Committee had their initial weeks and a possible request for chases would replace fire trucks Robert Lee meeting on February 21st. They some funding. that are 25-30 years old. At the invites Plainville have developed several ideas 2019 Small Cities Grant Application February 4th meeting the Town residents to meet for celebrating Plainville’s • The Town plans to submit a 2019 Council authorized spending with him for “open 150th Anniversary and Scott Small Cities Grant Application $674,670 to purchase a pumper office hours” on Colby will report on some of the under the category of “Public from Bulldog Fire Apparatus four consecutive thoughts of the group. Housing Modernization”. The for the replacement of Engine 2. Wednesday • On Thursday, February 21st the project would be for much needed Since then the Fire Truck Com- evenings at the 150th Anniversary Committee ADA improvements to 80 units at mittee has negotiated with Bull- Plainville Public met for the first time. The the Housing Authority – 50 units dog Fire Apparatus for the pur- Library, starting March 27th from committee consists of members at Woodmoor Village and 30 chase of the Tower replacement 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Office hours will from Town Staff, Boards and units at Centerview Manor. As with the remaining funds. also occur on April 3rd, 10th and 17th Commissions, local agencies part of the application process, • The amount remaining in the au- from 6-8 pm. The Plainville Public and Town residents. The a public hearing was held on thorization is $1,425,330. The Library is located at 56 East Main Committee Chair is Benjamin February 21st in the Municipal Fire Truck Committee is recom- Street in Plainville. Gediman representing the Center. Housing Authority mending spending $1,325,300 “I look forward to meeting with Parks & Rec Advisory Board, members attended the public for the purchase of the Tower. If community members in a relaxed, while the Vice-Chair is Foster hearing to express their support a contract is signed before March welcoming atmosphere,” said Mr. White representing the Board of for the project. 29th, $10K will be deducted from Lee. “I’m available to discuss the Education and Wheeler YMCA. • The project would replace the the purchase price. Bulldog is proposed budget for next year, as After a very productive first existing bathtubs in all 80 units also offering further deductions well as any other item of interest as it meeting the Committee would with “walk-in” showers to if the Town pays upfront for the pertains to the Town.” like to make the following meet the need of the Housing vehicle. Town staff is not recom- He went on to say the library recommendations. Authority’s aging-in-place mending exercising this option. fireplaces will be lit for everyone’s • The Historic Center members residents. In addition, Woodmoor • Members of the Fire Truck Com- enjoyment during these sessions, and are putting together a stamp book Village would have 5 kitchen mittee are here this evening to light refreshments will be offered. listing in which participants can upgrades making these units fully respond to questions from the Hours will be a drop-in format on visit some of the top historic ADA compliant. Town Council. a first-come, first-served basis; no sites in Plainville where they • The maximum grant amount • There is an item under New Busi- appointments are required. would learn some history about that can be requested for Public ness that would authorize the that location. Participants Housing Modernization is purchase of a KME Predator 102 From the Desk of: would be able to pick up a $1,500,000. The Town would be Foot Rear Mounted Aerial Plat- Dominick Moschini, requesting the maximum amount. form for the sum of $1,315,300 stamp book from a variety of Superintendent of Roadways locations still to be determined. • In addition, as part of the from Bulldog Fire Apparatus of This is something that could Small Cities Grant Application Woodville, MA. Transfer Station be completed throughout the requirements, the Town must re- Financial Dashboard The Transfer Station on Granger summer into the fall with the affirm our commitment to fair • The Dashboard was included in Lane will be open for the season on intent to have a prize given housing. the meeting information package Saturday, April 6, 2019. The hours to those that turn it in at the • There are several items under New and has been posted on the Town of operation are 8:00 AM to 3:00 Pumpkinfest. Business that would allow for the website. PM. SATURDAY’S ONLY. • On Saturday, July 20th the Application to be submitted to Plainville residents must show committee would like to have the State Department of Housing. Happenings identification. There is a fee for a bus available to shuttle PLAINVILLE SENIOR disposal. participants who are unable March 18, 2019 CENTER If you have any questions, to walk to the historic sites for 2019 Road Paving Program Thursday, March 14, 1:00 please call Public Works at 860- the stamp book. On this day • The proposed road paving list p.m. DO YOU HAVE ACID 793-0221 ext. 208 from 8:00AM to individuals who participate for the upcoming paving season REFLUX? 4:00 PM Monday thru Wednesday, would meet with volunteers has been developed and included Learn natural ways to prevent Thursday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and at each of the sites to ask with the information package for heartburn and medications that Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. any questions and provide this evening’s meeting. The list can improve stomach acid or information on the site. includes 25 streets that were last make things worse. • On Sunday, July 21st the 150th paved in the mid-eighties and BULK PICKUP early 1990’s – thirty +/- years Anniversary Committee would Friday, March 15 to Monday, Residents who currently have like to setup an event at Norton ago. April 15 BETTY BOUKUS • The estimated cost of paving curbside rubbish and recycling Park from 12pm to 4pm. It MONTH OF SERVICE collection from the Town of Plainville would be a family picnic in these streets is $869,436. The Volunteer to do something kind amount remaining in the Bond can request one bulk pickup per which attendees can bring their for someone else – let the senior calendar year free of charge for own food. They would also Authorization is $1.070M. Some center know of your good deed of these monies will be used for large items that do not fit in normal like to get some food trucks to and be listed on the Month of rubbish collection. The Spring Bulk participate with different food incidental items relating to the Service Poster at the Senior paving project. If there are no un- collection will take place Monday’s options. As for entertainment Center and the Municipal Center. beginning April 8th through June 24th they would like to have a anticipated costs associated with Go to www.plainvillect.com and the listed streets, two or three ad- 7, excluding Monday, April 22nd and performance from the Plainville look for “Betty Boukus Month Monday, May 27th. The Fall Bulk Wind Ensemble and the Nzinga ditional streets may be able to be of Service” on the Town website paved as well. collection will take place Monday’s Daughters if the groups wish to for more information and sign- beginning September 9th through participate. They would also like • Over the next several months, up form. Town staff will be putting to- October 28th. Eligible residents to contact the Youth Counselors must call CWPM at (860)793-6721 from Wheeler YMCA and have gether a second 5-Year $5-Mil- UNABLE TO ATTEND lion Road Bond package for the to schedule a pickup. When calling, them coordinate games to be TOWN COUNCIL you will need to provide your played that were played in 1869. Town Council’s consideration in MEETINGS? the next months with the goal of name, address, phone number, and a • The Committee would like to If you have an issue you would complete description of the items to start advertising on Facebook having it voted on with the No- like to discuss with the Council vember elections. be collected. Calls placed by 3:00pm and getting the message out or a Councilor, just call 860- Friday can be scheduled for collection regarding the dates of the event Fire Department Tower Truck Update 793-0221 ext. 205 on Monday. Bulk items should be as well as possible promotions Leave your name and placed curbside no more than 24 hours at other Town events leading up • In June of last year Plainville phone number, ask for a before your scheduled pickup. Bulk to July 21. voters approved spending $2.1M Councilor to contact you. items must not block or create a safety concern for sidewalks or driveways. APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 5

averaged out to be around $300 per United States. No federal monies From My Balcony visit. If this is her standard charge the Tolls, Gas Taxes, would be granted to toll highways. By Jeannette Hinkson money made in that office amounted to and Connecticut Two exceptions were carved out in After a recent doctor visits I a little over $8,000 for the hour I sat in By Francis Rexford Cooley revisions to the Act during the Reagan and Clinton Administrations. New wondered just how many of us bother the parking lot. This does not include The Democrat led General toll roads were permitted under a new to read the statements sent to us from referrals to other doctors, blood tests or Assembly and Governor Ned Lamont formula with limited funds from the Medicare or our medical insurance medications. (A blood test by a major are pushing for the return of tolling Federal Government under the Reagan provider. As long as we don’t have to lab ran my insurance provider $985.) It to Connecticut highways. Governor era revision creating new toll roads pay, all is well, or is it? This month is no wonder medical insurance is on Lamont and the Democrats are not just in Colorado, Florida, and Texas most I looked at some of those statements the rise. satisfied with bringing back tolls to the notably. The Clinton era exemption after I went to our family doctor with I noted the majority of patients old Connecticut Turnpike (I-95 and was for “congestion tolling” with the my husband. As I sat in the doctor’s being seen that day were senior citizens I-395) and the Merritt Parkway but also creation of expanded and separate new parking lot, I began counting the and recounted, from my visits, her I-91, I-84, and Connecticut’s other state lanes for the Washington D.C. beltway number of patients that entered her waiting room seats twenty one persons. limited access highways. In pushing and Washington to Baltimore corridor office. If someone went in with a Hum? I also reflected on the content this agenda Governor Lamont claims being the best known examples of this briefcase I didn’t count them, if they of my visits and after discussing them the State is in dire need of revenues for policy. Governor Lamont’s proposals went in and came out within fifteen with my husband we agreed the doctor transportation. Governor Lamont and do not fit into either exemption in the minutes or so I discounted them as never touched either one of us. The his allies ignore the possible impact of law and as such imperil Connecticut’s well. I only counted the ones that exited nurse checked our weight, took our tolling on the federal highway funds federal highway funds for its with paperwork which signified future blood pressure and temperature, asked Connecticut receives, and they ignore interstates. Additionally Connecticut blood work to be done or an accounting a few questions and entered everything the reasons why President Eisenhower made an agreement with the federal of care given during that visit. In the into her note pad which went directly and Congress pushed for “free-access government regarding the removal of hour and ten minutes my husband was to the doctor and those findings were highways” in the original Interstate tolls from the Connecticut Turnpike in in the doctor’s office I counted twenty discussed with us when the doctor came Highway Act of 1956. It is important to the 1980’s and would be in violation seven people. This doctor operates into the examining room. I studied the address Governor Lamont’s claims on of that agreement by putting tolls back out of her own building with the help Hippocratic Oath, which all doctors revenues and note the important impact on I-95 and I-395 possibly costing the of a physician’s assistant, nurse and take, and nowhere did I find where a tolling may have on federal funds and State massive penalties. The cost and clerical staff so the people that went in doctor swears to keep a patient well the economy in general before tolls are penalties of the tolls may actually be to the facility were there to receive her enough so they don’t die but sick re-instituted. more than any revenues the tolls could care. When I returned home I checked enough so they must return in four to Simply put the Governor’s produce. the charges billed to my insurance six weeks. claims on a lack of revenue is untrue. While the Lamont Administration provider and found a visit to her office Connecticut has a $0.25 tax per gallon has been disingenuous at best regarding on gasoline and a $0.29 tax per gallon the monies raised by the various gas on diesel (which includes a fluxuating JULY 20TH AND JULY 21st taxes the state levies and reckless in (765) 595-0555 added variable rate that increases that www.SilverTowneMint.com ignoring the threat tolling places upon Mark your calendars for a riding and/or walking amount even higher). Additionally the federal monies the state receives it tour of historical places in Plainville as well as a special Connecticut charges a Petroleum is the “getting Connecticut’s economy Products Gross Earnings Tax (PGET) town picnic on Sunday July 21, 2019 Games, music, moving” mantra that is probably the ARTWORK APPROVAL ARTWORK # STM0035of 8.1% on wholesale sales. These Please check the artwork below. Verify all spelling, placement, and proportion of items and detail as desired for your bar or medallion. most infuriatingly false regarding food trucks and much much more...... SALES two taxes brought in $722,833,524 PROJECT tolling. Tolls will affect everything in revenue to the State in 2017. DATE purchased in the state. Your plumber, CUSTOMER State of Connecticut Department of electrician, and other services will METAL Transportation (CTDOT) expenditures SIZE 1 1/2 have to pass the cost of travelling to Mark for 2017 were $611,129,926. So the QTY the consumer. Anything bought at gas tax, diesel tax, and PGET brought ACTUAL SIZE any store will cost more to cover the in $111,703,564 more than the CTDOT Your tolling cost. How many tourists to the spent in 2017. As these numbers show casinos, Mystic, the beaches, museums there is no revenue problem given these etc. will not arrive due to increased Calendars... taxes more than cover the CTDOT cost (is Atlantic City or the Poconos a budget. If there is a problem it seems better deal than Foxwoods or Mohegan More info to come. to be that these taxes are not being for all those NYC busses that come up spent on what justifies their existence I-95 now)? Own a convenience store in the first place, transportation. on the border? How will the increased Artwork is approved as is. I understand that any changes made to the approved artwork and/or die (once die engraving SilverTowne Mint The Lamont Administration has has begun) will be done at my expense. Colors and finishes shown are approximate and vary from monitor to monitor. P.O. Box 28 cost of the product due to tolling cost AAAPlease Opensmake the following adjustment(s) First-of-Its-Kind to the artwork. New artowork approval will be provided. Car CareWinchester in Indiana Connecticut 47394 refused to note the danger re-imposing PHONE: 765-595-0555 in sales? AutoSIGNATURE Repair, Retail, Travel, Insurance,DATE DrivingFAX: School 765-584-3419 (and DMV!) tolls on Connecticut highways [email protected] If the State of Connecticut wants Now Under One Roof in Southington creates in regard to the federal to impose tolls it should be done funds Connecticut receives from the Public Invited to Celebrate after an informed debate of the costs Federal Government for highways. and benefits of such a plan. This The original Interstate Highway Act ‘Grand Opening’ April 20th would include what the actual current AAA has opened a new retail location in Southington that not only has the excluded the use of federal funding for revenues are (gas taxes and other taxes Travel, Insurance and Driving School it had before making the move from the Interstate System for Toll roads. not include above), what the actual Plainville but it also has an 8-bay Car Care facility servicing members Existing toll roads at the time or those expenses are and what projects are and non-members alike. in the process of being created based necessary, what the cost of tolling will “AAA’s intention is to always keep the motoring public as safe as possible on the 1944 Federal Highway Act were be regarding Connecticut’s federal and car care is certainly a critical component,” says Amy Parmenter, exempt and grandfathered in. These transportation funding, and the impact spokesperson for AAA. “We want to make sure that all drivers – not just included the New York Thruway, of tolling on the State’s economy. If Mass Pike, Penn Pike, Maryland Pike, our members - have access to trustworthy, skilled mechanics”. such an informed debate is held it is Ohio Turnpike, Indiana Turnpike, and AAA Car Care services include vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and doubtful the citizens in this state will Illinois Turnpike as well as the toll repairs such as tires, brakes, tune-ups, air conditioning and cooling support tolling. roads in N.H, and Maine in the Eastern systems, battery replacements, and electrical work. “This is a business model that has already been embraced in several other states so there is a lot of excitement around the expansion into Spring Clean-up at West Cemetery Connecticut”, Parmenter says. Clean-up will begin on April 1, 2019. We will be removing all AAA is hiring 16 new employees to fully staff the Southington location. Christmas decorations around the Monuments and on Flush Markers. In addition to the travel, insurance, driving school and car care, the Trimming or removal of bushes/Trees will continue around the opening of the AAA Southington location also marks the re-opening of another DMV Express location, which was unavailable for a time in monuments. Reminder, our Cemetery no longer allows the planting of Plainville. bushes or trees. “Where else can you book a vacation or get your battery checked and get Flowers only around Upright Monuments. The Neal Chapel will be your license renewed at the same time?” Parmenter added. open during Cemetery office hours Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8 To officially welcome the community to the new location, AAA Southington am to 12 noon. starting April 1. will hold a Grand Opening event open to the public on Saturday April 20th, with food, music, free battery and tire checks and some exciting Please visit. Any questions, please contact the Superintendent at giveaways! The Grand Opening, at 755 Queen Street, will be from 10a-2p. 860-747-2314. Thank you, Plainville Cemetery Assn Inc. PAGE 6 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 an affiliate of Pure Water for the World, its adult clients for birthdays, holidays For just as many years, Sal Mangiafico Chamber’s having traveled to Honduras where she and back to school time. has been giving back to the community. 111th Annual installed water filtration systems in The PCFP also uses other resources at His delicious products can be seen in some of their mountainous villages. the community, state and federal levels. many events that support the Plainville Awards Recipients Andrea is compassionate, It is a host site for WIC, a federally Chamber of Commerce, Plainville The Plainville Chamber of caring, supportive and extremely funded Women, Infants and Children Food Pantry, Wheeler Regional Family Commerce will hold the 111th knowledgeable individual. She is program. In addition, the pantry works YMCA and more. Awards Dinner on April 23, 2019 at dedicated to her hometown of Plainville in collaboration with Plainville Adult In 2015, Mangiafico’s was awarded Nuchie’s Restaurant in Forestville, and to her profession. Education and works in partnership the beautification award by the Women’s CT. The Chamber Awards honor those Beautification Award: with the United Way. Club. Sal upgraded his building businesses and individuals whose CT/ABC, Chris Fryxell, President Here are some of the services they to provide space for his daughter’s actions create a positive impact upon and Six Mile Holdings, LLC. provided in 2018. business, Mari J. Salon. His focus on the Plainville economic community. On February 4, 2018 the Associated 2,225 shopping appointments. This family and community are evident in Business of the Year: Builders and Contractors of Connecticut client choice format provides clients many ways. Loureiro Engineering, (CT ABC) and the Construction with the food they need, while allowing Sal’s customers can count on a Jeffrey, J. Loureiro, P.E., LEP,CEO Education Center (CEC) moved in them to maintain their dignity and friendly hello and good conversation Loureiro Engineering is an to a newly constructed, 8,000 sq. ft. independence. 8,115 Bags of groceries at the counter. Mangiafico’s is a great employee-owned company with global facility on Robert Jackson Way. Tony were distributed through the Pantry example of a business that provides headquarters located in Plainville, and Melissa Sheffy, owners of Six Mile clients totaling 104,110 pounds of food world class pastry, breads, and customer CT. Their core values are Customer Holdings LLC purchased the previously with a value of $241,153. service while still maintaining that small Focus, Confidence, Dedication vacant lot with the objective of building In addition, 538 individual households town feel that helps make Plainville a to Others, Composure, Initiative, a home for the CT ABC and CEC. The received clothing, 295 individual great place to shop and live. Optimism and Energy and Teamwork. state-of the-art building was constructed households received Intervention and Sal started working in bakeries at Loureiro extends these values to the by Network Design & Construction of Referrals, 26 households received age 12 and he is very fond of Rum communities in which they work and Plainville and offers the CT ABC and Energy Assistance, 270 holiday baskets Cake. In May of 2018, Sal became a give back to in a tangible, effective, CEC new opportunities for growth. were given out, over 50 children and 28 proud citizen of the USA. and meaningful way. They have The CT ABC and CEC will offer seniors were eligible for the Secret Santa built playgrounds and classrooms, leadership, safety and OSHA training, program and 35 children participated in Tickets and sponsorship renovated group homes, cleaned up continuing education for plumbers and the Back to School program. opportunities rivers, and constructed memorials. electricians and apprenticeship training Suzie Woerz has served as the PCFP Some of their projects in our area in plumbing, sheet metal, carpentry Executive Director for 30 years and are available for the include major improvements to PARC and HVAC in the new space. The CEC also holds positions of case manager April 23rd – Camp Trumbull Activity Center, is excited to supplement their didactic and fundraiser. 111th Chamber Annual a truck garage and storage facility classroom education with hands-on Distinguished Family in Business for the Plainville Community Food training to apprenticeship students Awards: Manafort Brothers, Inc., Awards Dinner Pantry, interior and exterior home for the first time. Two large training Jim Manafort, Jr., President and through the Plainville repairs and renovations for Living rooms also allow students to learn-by- Justin Manafort, Vice President Chamber of Commerce doing with power tools, machinery and The Manafort brothers is a fourth- in Safe Alternatives (LISA) group Website, www. home, the Memorial Gazebo in Norton equipment that is necessary for their generation family-led business founded Park for the Petit Family Foundation, chosen trade. by James Manafort, primary for plainvillechamber.com trail maintenance and cleanup at CT ABC and CEC are excited to demolition. In 1946, the company was or by contacting the Pinnacle Rock in Plainville, property be a part of the Plainville community renamed Manafort Brothers, Inc. and Chamber office at info@ and landscape improvements at the and are committed to supporting other was managed by James Manafort’s four Municipal Center. They also built businesses and organizations in the sons, Anthony, Frank, John and Paul. plainvillechamber.com or the Pumpkin Tower for the Pumpkin Chamber The Manafort Brothers Inc. is a 860-747-6867 Fest. Loureiro also extends financial Distinguished Community recognized leader in the construction assistance to charitable causes in the Leadership Award: and demotion services industry. Its community. Robert E. Lee, Town Manager expertise was called on in 2001, shortly SAVE THE Distinguished Women in Business Robert Lee has served as the Plainville after 9/11, at Ground Zero in New Award: Andrea Wasley, Funeral Town Manager since July 2004. Over York City to assist in the demolition DATE!!! Director, Plainville Funeral Home the years, he spearheaded a variety of and removal of the World Trade Center A lifelong resident of Plainville, forward and creative thinking projects buildings. Plainville Andrea has been assisting families in that resulted in tremendous cost savings The Manafort Family Foundation need for more than 20 years. In 2018, to the Town and enhanced services for supports multiple local charities after sensing a need for families to residents and business owners. through the annual James Manafort, Sr. Police Union have a choice in funeral homes, and A few of the consolidation projects Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. Presents in an effort to bring a locally owned under Robert’s leadership include: The Foundation also hosts a U.S. Marine and operated funeral home to her Combined Tax and Assessing Offices, Toys for Tots drive for underprivileged “Night of Comedy” hometown again, she transformed a Town and BOE Finance Operations, children. The company contributes to vacant lot into a beautiful, modern and Town and BOE Humans Resources an extensive list of municipal children’s Double Tree spacious life celebration center. Here, and Town and BOE IT and Regional and health organizations, such as the she provides individualized services consolidation of Plainville and American Cancer Society, Wheeler Hilton Hotel for each family she is honored to serve. Southington Health Districts. Clinic, local Police and Fire Fighters Andrea earned her Funeral Director/ In addition, in-house staff was Association, Wreaths Across America, 42 Century Dr. Embalmers license in 1997 and is utilized to perform all renovations for Boys and Girls Club of New Britain, recognized as a Certified Funeral department consolidations. Nutmeg Big Brothers, Big Sisters and Bristol Service Practitioner (CFSP) by the Other noteworthy achievements Make a Wish Foundation. Academy of Professional Funeral include raising the Standard & Poor’s Founded in 1919, the Manafort 18 & Over Show ~ Service Practice. rating to AA+ from A+, purchase of company recently celebrated its 100th Andrea is committed to making Robertson Airport and green projects year anniversary and is in the process Friday, May 31st Plainville a better place to live and is which contributed to the 2015 Clean of expanding its Plainville headquarters actively involved many community Energy Community Program, Silver to accommodate its continued growth. 8:00 pm organizations, including the Plainville Level Award and the 2016 CT Greenway Community Volunteer Award: Rotary Club, where she is a former Council’s Municipal Achievement Sal Mangiafico, Mangiafico’s Inc. Ticket Price $10.00 President and Paul Harris Fellow, Award. Bakery and Pastry Shoppe longtime board member and secretary Non-Profit of the Year: Plainville Mangiafico's, Inc. Bakery & Pastry Purchase Your of the Plainville Community Food Community Food Pantry, Susie Shoppe is a family-owned business Tickets at Pantry, and is one of the newest Woerz, Executive Director located in the heart of Plainville. members of the Plainville Community The Plainville Community Food In business for 23 years, Mangiafico's the Plainville Fund. She is a proud supporter and Pantry, Inc. is a non-profit outreach Bakery has been offering its customers volunteer for many other groups agency that provides food, energy a wonderful selection of fresh baked Police Station or including PARC, the Petit Family assistance, clothing, crisis intervention breads, Italian pastries, cookies, Foundation, the United Way of and referral services to individuals wedding & specialty cakes, Sicilian- Call West Central Connecticut, and the in need. In addition to its regular style pizza, and other baked goods that Quota Club of Bristol. Andrea’s programs, the pantry offers special are all made by hand and absolutely 860-747-1616 humanitarian work spans worldwide as programs for the registered children of delicious. APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 7 Plainville Historical Society As part of our sesquicentennial celebration we are checking how well you know the town’s history. Each edition this year will include ten questions covering Plainville’s history, from pre-european contact to the present day. The answer will also appear somewhere in the edition. Lets see how much you know! 1. What was the name of the Native American tribe who lived in the area that is now Plainville? 2. In what year was the name Plainville first applied to our area? 3. How long did the Farmington Canal exist as a working canal? 4. What internationally known poetess called Plainville home? 5. What business, started in 1850, caused the greatest social upheavel in Plainville history? 6.What group of people took the Farmington Canal to Plainville where they disembarked for their trip to Hartford for their trial? 7. What name did the people of the village of Plainville want for their new town? 8. What nationally known artist called Plainville home? 9. The fire department and police department are both in their third homes. What was their first home? (Hint- they were both in the same building.) 10. What bakery served Plainville for over 100 years? Rep. Petit Testifies on Bills to Increase Public Safety Please call 860-793-1446 to sign up but walk-in help is also Welcome! State Representative William A. Petit Jr. (R-22) testified in front of the Judiciary Committee on behalf of three pieces of legislation designed to increase public safety by reforming the state’s current Earned Risk Reduction Everyone Should Credit Program. HB-5525, would require inmates complete eligible speak up!! programs in order to earn risk reduction credits. Anyone who fails to adhere to the inmate's offender accountability SEE plan, or tests positive on a drug test would face a loss of any or all of such SOMETHING? earned risk reduction credits. Under HB-5526, anyone who was sentenced prior to the abolishment of credits from receiving additional credits. HB-5527, seeks SAY to prohibit certain serious felonies such as; murder, sexual assault, burglary, robbery, manslaughter, kidnapping, and arson from being counted toward the SOMETHING. earned risk reduction credit program. “The purpose of our judicial system is to protect and prosecute,” Rep. Petit Call 911 in case said. “Victims have rights that are well enunciated in our constitution and I feel it is the primary role of government to protect the public. I realize that there are of emergency some who will never be rehabilitated but if the state cannot do a better job of Not an representing victims and protecting potential future victims, it has failed terribly in its role.” emergency Beginning in 2011, the General Assembly passed legislation to permit the Department of Corrections Commissioner to award earned credits toward but looks wrong! a reduced sentence for eligible inmates provided they had not been convicted of a violent crime which included; murder, capital felony, felony murder, arson murder, first degree aggravated sexual assault, and home invasion. Two years later, the General Assembly amended the Risk Reduction Earned Call Credit program to require inmates who have been convicted of one or more of the violent crimes serve 85% of their sentence before being able to utilize risk reduction credits toward a reduced sentence. 860-747-1616 Rep. Petit said “House Bill 5525 and 5527 are an attempt to ensure that these programs truly measure serious Notary Public ~ Helen Bergenty attempts by those incarcerated to better themselves and 27 Sherman Street, Plainville earn credits that are appropriate for the individual inmates. PH: 860-747-4119 or Cell: 860-302-3783 They ensure that these are not just post-conviction attemps Our Office or Your Office /Home to diminish sentences without a particular strategy or goal in place.

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It’s a fun- Chiropractor, Essential Oils, Clothing, Home cleaning, Natural & Peirogi, Babka, Golabki, filled night… Personal Care Products, Natural Supplements, Crystals, Skincare, Sauerkraut, Polich Style Reflexology, & MORE On behalf of Soups, & Polish Pastry Project Graduation 2019, CONTACT: Shirley R Bloethe 860-989-0033 or Exit 36 off I-84 (Slater Rd. Exit) YOU’RE INVITED TO [email protected] Turn Right, at 1st stop sign turn our meetings held at the left, 2nd light turn left, next light for Vendor Information www.YourHolisticEvents.com Plainville YMCA: is St. Lucian’s Residence Meetings are held on the first LIKE us on Facebook: YourHolisticEvents Wednesday of each month.... Join our email list: YourHolisticEvents.com Alice in Wonderland, Next Meeting at April 3, 2019 April 14---SUNDAY. 12-4pm. The Bushnell Park Carousel Please pass the word on 1 Jewell St. Hartford, CT 06103 to anyone & everyone… VFW Hall, 7 Northwest Drive, Plainville- It is a FUN Night April 7, 2019 for Everyone!! DONATIONS Requested or $5p/p. 1:00 - 3:00 PM $20 children, $5 for adults Benefit for the Plainville FOOD Pantry $10 member-children, CPOA of Plainville Bodyworkers, readers, Products and Services Reflexology, Chair Massage, Free member adults CPOA/Citizens and Property Shamanic Healing, Reiki, AT&T Home Services, Shelving/HomeDecor, Pet Owners of Plainville is a civic Not a member? no worries join Psychic, Readers, Bemer Therapy, Author, Custom Art works, Reiki, Sound online when you book! mended group of residents of Plainville. They meet monthly healing, Spirit Artist, Hands on healing modalities, Dog products, Aura Photos, Meet Alice and enjoy a MAD the first Tuesday of every month, Coaching, Crystals, Gemstones, Jewelry, Candles, Tibetan Bowls, Financial 7 PM at the Plainville Library. time at the Carousel Museum! They discuss local issues and Health Info, Essential Oils, Chiropractor, skin care, sage, custom jewelry, Decorate your own cupcake, have your face painted, and ride concerns whether it be in private CBD's, End of Life Doulas,crystals, gemstones,Candles, Cranio-Sacral, HGH neighborhood or a town issue the carousel, wear your best tea affecting everyone. The public is gel,Reflexology, Hypnosis, AND MORE!! party dress and celebrate spring invited to attend. 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Box 837 Plainville CT Emissions Testing including Diesel Emissions Vehicle Repair- All Tire Brands 860-793-2686 “No Appointments necessary for Emissions Testing” PAGE 10 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 PHS Project Grad Class of 2019 Plainville Adult and PLAINVILLE Continuing Education COMMUNITY Clothing Drive Mohegan Sun Casino SCHOOLS Sat., April 27, 10am-12pm. Please It’s Never too Late to bring used clothing, shoes, bedding Bus Trip KINDERGARTEN Sunday, Apr 28, 12pm departure from Return to School! and linens in plastic garbage bags to PHS (sharp), 7:15pm departure from REGISTRATION the Plainville YMCA. Plainville Adult and Continuing casino, $35pp (21+), includes round Education will offer programming, free INFORMATION trip transportation, $15 food voucher, of cost, this spring in the following Children who will be five (5) years Mr. PHS Show $15 bet match. 50/50 raffle on the Thurs., March 21, 6:30 at PHS areas: Adult Basic Education (Math old on or before January 1, 2020 are bus ride to casino. For tickets please Auditorium. Tickets $6 in advance or and Reading/Writing), Adult High eligible for kindergarten (full day contact Pam at 860-680-3571. Purchase at the door. Snacks available for sale. School Credit Diploma Program, program) in September, 2019. deadline is 4/16. Join us for an entertaining evening Citizenship Preparation, English as a To obtain materials for kindergarten featuring a pageant of senior boys Second Language, GED Preparation, registration, please contact one of Laughter Yoga showcasing their talents. and PARC Adult Basic Education. the following elementary schools, Sat., May 4 @ 4pm at YMCA. Join us Plainville Adult and Continuing between the hours of 9:00 am. to 3:00 for an afternoon of prolonged voluntary Education’s spring enrichment course pm: Five Below Fundraiser laughter to promote relaxation of the for the upcoming holiday/spring offerings (see class list) are held evenings Linden Street School body and mind. Tickets $10 in advance, shopping season. Shop Apr 7-April and moderately priced. Pre-registration (860) 793-3270 $15 at the door. For tickets contact 20 to donate 10% of retail purchase be is required for all classes. The Spring Louis Toffolon School Stevie at 860-793-2303. donated back to Project Grad. Please 2019 Program Guide will be mailed (860) 793-3280 Be on the look out for volunteer sign share with family, friends and fellow to all Plainville residents. For further Frank T. Wheeler School ups for the night of the party. We will shoppers for the most successful information, please call Plainville Adult (860) 793-3290 have shifts of 9pm-12am, 12am-3am, fundraiser. Flyers can be found at the and Continuing Education: (860)793- Please note: Plainville residency must and clean up 3am-6am. YMCA, through committee member 3209 or www.plainvilleschools.org/ be verified before enrollment. or on social media. departments/adult_ed Once enrolled, families will receive Please join us at our next scheduled Enrichment Class List: information about Open House. meetings set for 4/3, 5/1, 6/5 at Zumbathon Sunday, Apr 7, All about America, Basketry, Bus Trip 7pm at YMCA. We will meet more April 27th: New York City (on your Plainville Historical Society 1-3pm, @ Plainville YMCA. Tickets frequently as graduation night on sale now at the YMCA for $10 own ) approaches. Historic Center until March 23. Beginning March Changes in Social Security, Retirement, Clinical Medical Assistant,Computer Hours 24, tickets will be $15. Tickets at the For more information contact: Office - Open Monday’s & door will be $20. Get your tickets in Basics for Beginners, Digital Christine Millette Wednesday’s 9:00 am-12:00 advance to save money. For tickets Photography Fundamentals, 860-747-8518 home Foundations of Excel, Grammar for Museum - Open for Tours contact Carla at 860-538-4636 or 860-869-3209 cell Stevie 860-793-2303. Business Writing, Guardian Angel June to November Trusts, How Money Works, Income Wednesday’s Planning for Retirement, Math 12:00 noon - 2:30 PM Boot Camp for High School Grads, Saturday’s 1:00 - 3:30 PM Medical Billing and Coding ,Pharmacy Gift Shop Hours: Technician, Powerpoint for Business Wednesday’s and Saturday’s and Students, Springy Twist Floral 12:00 - 2:30 PM Arrangement ,Start-Up Business For research and group tours Basics, Tai Chi for Health, The Joys & Benefits of Essential Oils, Veterinary Please call (860)747-6577 during Assistant, Zumba with Stacie. office hours. Thanks! P-l-a-i-n-v-i-l-l-e faves and raves Here are some of your favorite places, people or things around town to rave about this month!

The Plainville Community Pharmacy on East Street {Deanna faves} offers good old fashion personal service. The owner is the Pharmacist, she takes the time to answer all my questions about what type of drugs I am taking. This gives me peace of mind about my health.

{ Patty raves} You bet I rave about Crowley Auto Group. I leased my car from Ken Crowley, “He says let him know if you are not Happy”. Well, Mr. Crowley I am sorry that you don’t want to know if anyone is HAPPY. Please forgive me for saying “I am very HAPPY with your service and my car.”

E-mail your “fave or rave” in today to be in the May issue. Praise your contractor for doing a good job or tell us about your favorite restaurant, store, or service you received by a professional. E-mail [email protected] Phone 860-747-4119 Thank You!! Email your faves and raves to share it with everyone! Let’s hear what you have to say, we need your comments! [email protected] NEED PAVING? LABELLA PAVING, L.L.C. Commercial & Residential Driveways~Parking Areas~Paving~Concrete& Brick Patios~Retaining Walls~Landscaping~Site Work 3rd Generation in Paving CT Lic. #558179 For FREE Estimates Call Adrian (860)747-8481 APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 11 Keeping Cool with instead of cooler. Plainville Lawmakers Help Local Vets Maintenance with Donations from Humvee Event Ceiling Fans Even ceiling fans require a little bit By: Laura Davis, Owner of maintenance. Removing dust of The Light Hangar Company from the fan motor and blades is the

I don’t know about you, but I’m single most important maintenance getting Spring Fever right about now. item. Dust accumulation reduces I am wishing for that warmer weather airflow, making your ceiling fan less and have seen glimpses of the warmth efficient. If the dust accumulates yet to come. Now is the right time unevenly, it can make your ceiling to start prepping your home for those fan spin unevenly causing it to wear warmer months and that includes out quicker. Cleaning your ceiling installing or upgrading your ceiling fan regularly (bi-weekly or monthly) fans. Like all other lighting products, can really help cut down on indoor there is much to know and consider allergies too. Also, be sure to check when purchasing a ceiling fan. Here the screws that hold your light shades are some things you should know: in place (if applicable) to make sure Keeping it Cool nothing has come loose. Loose screws While a ceiling fan doesn’t actually can cause the fixture to rattle. decrease the temperature of a room, Style & Options the draft makes the room feel cooler by Ceiling fans are more than just up to 8 degrees. That means you can functional these days. There are raise your air conditioner thermostat plenty of sizes, styles and finishes temperature without feeling any less to really make a statement in your PLAINVILLE – State Representative William A. Petit Jr. (R-22) and Senator comfortable. For every degree you home. The three most popular places Henri Martin (R-31) wrapped up a successful ‘Stuff a Humvee’ event by donating raise the thermostat above 78 degrees, to put ceiling fans are bedrooms, several hundred pounds of nonperishable food, and other miscellaneous items to you decrease your cooling bill by 5 to living/family rooms and porches. Not local veterans in need. 8 percent. A ceiling fan can help keep only are the newer ceiling fans more The lawmakers teamed up with SPC Johnny Velez and SPC Kimberly Westby, you cool, but not the actual room so stylish, they have energy efficient who brought the Humvee along with Gnazzo’s Food Center in Plainville to host don’t forget that when you leave a motors and most are Energy Star the donation event. Senator Gennaro Bizzarro also stopped by to donate several room, turn the fan off. rated. nonperishable items and offer his support for the event. The Right Direction If you opt for a ceiling fan with a “I couldn’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday then collecting items to Before you turn a ceiling fan on this light, you will be pleased to find the help those veterans from our communities who are trying to get re-established spring, make sure the blades are set variety of options including integrated back as they work to find housing and jobs,” said Rep. Petit. “Thank youto to spin counterclockwise. 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In colder weather, setting save height. Other fan options would Senator Martin. “As we continue to pursue legislation, nothing beats an old school the blades to turn clockwise allows have a down rod to allow the fan to community campaign to bring our Veterans the basic resources they need. Many the fan to create an updraft that pushes drop down from a tall ceiling. If you thanks to everyone who came out this weekend to help us support our heroes, your warm air down from the ceiling where already have plenty of light in your generosity truly is a huge help.” it tends to pool. Because no breeze is room, there are plenty of options for Items delivered to Veterans Inc. in New Britain will be separated and created, you’ll end up feeling warmer ceiling fans without lights too. distributed to residents of their veteran transitional housing program. Veterans’ Strong is dedicated to providing assistance to veterans, service members, and their families throughout the greater Bristol area. 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LOUIS TOFFOLON National Music in Schools State Representative ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO Month Celebrated William Petit, Jr. Guest HOST 50TH “BIRTHDAY” EVENT Reader at Linden School

The Louis Toffolon Elementary School community will host a “50th birthday” open house event on Friday, April 26, 2019, according to Toffolon Principal, Lynn Logoyke. The open house will feature a walk down memory lane of the Toffolon School history from 1968 – 2018 along with classroom visits, a musical performance, a door decorating judging and birthday cupcakes for everyone. The event will be held at the school from 6:00 PM – 7:30PM, and is open to the public. “Over the years at Toffolon, you cannot help but notice March is National Music in our Schools Month. To that it has always been a close community of friends. start the month of music-making, Linden Street We are looking forward to celebrating 50 years of School and Louis Toffolon Elementary School invited the Toffolon community. The children are preparing families to attend music classes with their children. State Representative William Petit Jr., recently visited artwork, music and a big welcome. We are hoping Parents and guardians observed and participated in the first grade classrooms of Karen Dinsmore and that all of Toffolon’s friends, past, present and future, general music classes. Families at Toffolon School Olga Jubinville at Linden Street School to serve as a will join us to help celebrate our big day. Come and participated in a folk dance with their children to con- guest reader in honor of Read Across America! join the fun!” said Principal Logoyke. clude the lesson. Linden families listened to a song “It is so exciting to celebrate the 50th birthday of book as the music class finished. The Town-Wide Plainville Resident Visits Middle a wonderful school with such a rich history. I look Band concert will serve as Plainville's Music in Our School Spoke about Sled Dogs forward to a great night,” noted Superintendent of Schools Month finale. The Town-Wide Band concert Schools, Dr. Maureen Brummett. will feature bands from elementary, middle, and high- school levels on Wednesday, March 27th, at 7:00 pm “Dinoreader the T-Rex at Plainville High School. Visits Wheeler School In photo: Students in Kristin Costley's second grade class at Louis Toffolon Elementary School participating in "Les Saluts," a French-Canadian folk dance, with their families, led by Music instructor Greg Wilfrid.

Toffolon Plainville resident and dog sled runner, Joan School Kaczmarczyk, visited the Middle School of Plainville Celebrated on March 14th to speak with sixth graders about the care and training of sled dogs and the sport of sled Read racing. Students are involved with a unit of study in English Language Arts classes and read Gary Across Paulsen’s Woodsong where they learned of Paulsen’s experiences running his dogs in the Iditarod. During America the unit, each student chose a musher to follow in this year's Iditarod race and searched daily to see their musher's position. They read daily blogs and viewed photos and videos which were sent from Louis Toffolon Elementary School celebrated Read the race, and they were able to track their musher's Across America on March 1st. Students participated progress by GPS through the Iditarod's website. Ms. in different Makerspace-based activities such as Kaczmarczyk was an excellent source of information building free standing tuffula trees, Thing 1 and for students. Her presentation included an explanation Thing 2 traps, and redesigning a hat for the Cat in of the features of the dog sled, a 'meet and greet' with the Hat. Students in fourth and fifth grade reflected her six Alaskan Huskies by the sixth graders and on positive reading memories they have and shared an informational study of the sled the musher uses them with each other using Padlet, "an online bulletin during the Iditarod. Even with milder temperatures, board." Students also enjoyed guest readers who students were able to see two of the dogs run the sled visited their classrooms throughout the day! The on the little snow that remained. The program ended Toffolon Student Council added to the Read Across with a question and answer session in the auditorium America celebration by serving as guest readers to with Joan to further students' understanding of the Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School students younger classmates, sponsoring spirit days throughout care and treatment of sled dogs. In addition, sixth recently enjoyed a visit from "Dinoreader" the T-Rex the week and hosting two estimation stations where grade students and faculty raised and donated $400 (A.K.A. Wheeler Principal Andrew Batchelder) who all students could make educated guesses about the for Ms. Kaczmarczyk to donate to her favorite sled visited classrooms looking for "Dinomite" readers! number of goldfish in a bowl. dog charity in Fairbanks, Alaska. I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.... APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 13

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DALE NEYRA NAMED UNITED Wheeler Students At Toffolon PTO Sponsors WAY YOUTH AWARD WINNER Invention Convention Program at School Middle School of Plainville student Dale Neyra has been selected to receive the United Way of West Central Connecticut’s “Youth Live United Award” for Plainville, according to United Way’s President, Donna Osuch. Each year during the United Way of West Central Connecticut’s Community Builders’ Reception, companies and individuals who give back to the community through the United Way are honored. According to Osuch, the Youth Live United Award recognizes middle and high school students with a connection to United Way who have given back to With help from a $500 grant from the Elizabeth their community through volunteerism, and truly Norton Trust Fund, the Louis Toffolon Elementary Live United. One youth from each of the United Way School Parent Teacher Organization ( PTO) On March 14, fourth grade students at Frank T. of West Central Connecticut communities (Bristol, brought in two performances of the History Time Wheeler Elementary School participated in an Burlington, Plainville and Plymouth) was selected to Henry program (one for kindergarten through grade Invention Convention. Students were able to explain win their community’s award. 2 students and the other for third through fifth grade how their inventions solve a real life problem and Neyra was nominated by Plainville Kids in the students) to give the Toffolon students a fun and the process they went through to build their own Middle Coordinator, Amy Kievit. In her nomination, educational overview of key moments of American invention. Winners of the school level competition she noted that even though this is the first year, Neyra History, including the American Revolution, at Wheeler include: Liliana Brachle with the Zipper has “jumped in with both feet.” He has demonstrated Women's Right to Vote, The Civil Rights Movement Upper, Piper Krystock with the Dry Guys, Joseph the strongest commitment and passion to the Kids in and Space Exploration. Chase with the Super Tall Shoes and Xavier Colon the Middle program. From leadership opportunities with the Dog Exerciser. The school winners will to caroling at nursing homes, Neyra has truly advance to the University of Connecticut which will embraced all of the activities and has one of the be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019. highest participation levels out of the 80 Plainville students involved with KIM. “Sometimes the activities conducted by our Kids In photo: in the Middle Program can take students out of their Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School student comfort zone when interacting with others in the Kenisha Cayones explains her invention during the community, but there is no program he won’t try. His school's Invention Convention on March 14th infectious energy and passion to give back inspires others to do the same,” stated Kievit. Lynn Davis Plainville “We are very proud of Dale's volunteer efforts in our KIM program. Putting in the most hours in Schools Everyday Hero his first year as a member is commendable,” said Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Maureen Brummett. Neyra will be honored at the United Way of West Central Connecticut’s Community Builders’ reception on April 11th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bristol, Connecticut. To purchase tickets for the Community Builders’ reception, contact the United Way at (860) 582-9559.

UPCOMING EVENT April 15th Show above, Lynn Davis (left) was the Everyday See photos and story Board of Education Meeting Hero for March , 2019 for the Partnerships Plainville Community Schools Director of April 15, 2019 | 7:00PM Community Relations Lynn Davis was recognized Plainville Community as the district's Everyday Hero for the month of Plainville High School March. Davis was nominated by Plainville High School Business 47 Robert Holcomb Way School Custodian Michael Turcotte, Sr. She was Community event honored at the March 11th Plainville Board of Plainville, CT 06062 Education meeting. on page 14 Of The United States of America

PAGE 14 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 Plainville Community highlights of district partnerships with Representatives from more than 30 Petit were among the presenters. local businesses and organizations that local businesses and organizations For those interested in learning more Schools Sponsors are currently in place, and provided attended the breakfast event, together about partnering with Plainville School Business the opportunity for those in attendance with state and local dignitaries. The Community Schools, please contact to learn about additional ways that program was sponsored by district Director of Community Relations, Community companies and organizations can partner Marc Koss from the local Lynn Davis at (860) 793-3220 x6111, Partnership Program collaborate with the school district. Dunkin Donut franchise group, the email: [email protected] or As an outcome of the district’s most Great American Donut. Volunteer & Career Center Coordinator, Event recent Strategic Plan update, the School Some of the many local businesses that Sue Bradley, (860) 793-3220 x6110, Plainville Community Schools’ hosted Business Community Partnership support the initiative spoke at the event. email: bradleys@plainvilleschools. the first annual School Business program was formulated to expand Representatives from Dunkin’Dounut, org Various volunteers were also Community Partnership breakfast partnerships and collaboration with Dattco, Webster Bank, VFW Post 574, recognized as reading partners with event on March 13th at Plainville local businesses, organizations and the CCSU, Dairy Queen, Lauriero, Chick- students in local schools. High School. The program featured community. Fil-A and State Representative William

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Plaque is a sticky layer soup by the time your order is rung up, Tapes are usually recommended when years ago but as the years pass you of material containing bacteria that and by the way if I had known you were the spaces between teeth are wide. experience situations that can really accumulates on teeth, including places doing your months shopping you would They all clean and remover plaque tick you off. When you were young where toothbrushes can’t reach. This be at the end of the line where you about the same. Waxed floss might be those same things would be taken in can lead to gum disease. By Flossing should be instead of conning someone easier to slide between teeth or tight stride but as you get on in years you your teeth daily, you increase the like me into letting you cut in.” Then restorations. However, the unwaxed start getting “that” attitude, as my chance of keeping them for a lifetime this woman had the nerve to say, “My, floss makes a squeaking sound to let granddaughter calls it, and one day and decrease the chance of getting gum my, aren’t we in a bad mood today?” you know your teeth are clean. Bonded you say to yourself, “Self, you don’t decease. Well I did the only thing I could think unwaxed floss does not fray as easily have to stand for that and you’re not Why should I floss? Floss removes of. Do you know how much it hurts to as regular unwaxed floss but does tear going to take it lying down.” Older plaque and debris that adhere to teeth have a shopping cart rammed into the more than waxed floss. people have had every trick in the and gums in between teeth, polishes back of your heels? Putting on my most How often should I floss? A least book pulled on them over the years tooth surfaces and controls bad breath. surprised face I said, “Oh, I’m sorry, once a day. To give your teeth a good and there comes a time when enough By flossing your teeth daily, you did I bump you?” If you don’t know flossing, spend at least two or three is enough. Take what happened to increase the chances of keeping your how much that hurts? Perhaps you can minutes. me just yesterday and perhaps it has teeth a lifetime and decrease your ask this woman if you see her limping What are floss holders? You may prefer happened to you as well. I was at chance of having periodontal (gum) around the grocery store the next time a pre threaded flosser or floss holder, the grocery store and I had perhaps disease and tooth decay. you’re there. It really did my heart which often looks like a little hacksaw. twenty items or so in my cart, more Flossing is the single most important good to watcher her hobble across the Flossers are handy for people with than I would be allowed in the express weapon against plaque, perhaps more parking lot to her car. This is a lesson limited dexterity, for those who are line. I was in a bit of a rush to get important than a toothbrush. A tooth learned, remember if you let someone just beginning to floss or for caretakers lunch started when a woman came brush cleans the tops and sides of your in line ahead of you always ask, is that who are flossing someone else’s teeth. up to me and asked if she might get teeth. Dental floss cleans between them. all you have or Bill might be waiting Is it safe to use toothpicks? In a pinch, in front of me as she was late getting Some people use water picks, but floss around the corner. Now you know why toothpicks are effective at removing is the best choice. Many people just home. Seeing she had only two items old people say it like it is. food between teeth, but for daily in her hands I said sure. 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Thinking About Starting a Business? Always check with the Economic Development Commissioners For Assistance 860-793-0221 ext. 210 PAGE 18 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 THE TEA PARTY vote for her to be speaker of the house. Physical Therapists, we ask our patients This just shows you what the chemtrails ASK to be consistent with their stretches PATRIOTS over district 14 in NY are doing to the and exercises at home to continue the people. They will elect anyone. Just benefits of in-clinic treatment. WAKE UP AMERICA! another community organizer, sound We see many patients this time of year By: Gene like anyone you know (Obama)? She’s THE due to pains or injuries from those the new increasing their activity level in the ~ Capitalism ~ young poster child of the left. AOC warmer weather. To limit post-workout The federal government must continue soreness, be sure to start slowly by “The Ides of March are not over to cut onerous regulations put in place adding only a few exercises at a time yet”. The meaning and definition in by the Obama Administration in order PT!! into your routine. Once your body is the year 1610 to Julius Ceaser about to free up industry and businesses to conditioned and more accustomed to the warning of his demise which was create jobs and compete in the Free this new activity, you should experience not heeded. April Fool’s Day is over, World Marketplace. Plainville’s Own... less post-workout soreness. it’s time to wake up America, without To fix our broken healthcare system Lastly, even though it is cold and is Capitalism revenue (Benjamin), we must improve health insurance Kevin M.Connellan, PT starting to warm up, be sure to stay Socialism cannot exist. Webster costs, guarantee access to good hydrated. Hydration is important definition of Socialism is a theory doctors, and implement Free Market- “I recently increased my activity to all who are exercising, no matter of social organization aiming at Co- based solutions, including allowing level in an attempt to improve my the temperature or type of activity. operative action and community of interstate insurance eligibility, etc. The cardiovascular conditioning and Additional hydration around exercise property. President is putting our nation on track strength. The day after my workouts I can help flush any toxins away to The Progressive Left doesn’t want to to an improving economy, strengthened am experiencing a great deal of muscle decrease effects of DOMS. reform America they want to destroy security, and expanded opportunities soreness. What can I do about this?” If you experience muscle or joint it. Their dream is a socialist global for all Americans. Our economical Joe, Plainville soreness that does not improve within community with no borders, no system is happening at a time when What you are most likely experiencing a few days of your activity, consider solvency and no United States. the economy is growing and the is called “Delayed Onset Muscle seeking medical attention from your The theory of the system is the unemployment is low. That’s because Soreness” (DOMS) and it is quite physical therapist. If you have any ownership and operation of the means the Free Market is growing. normal. DOMS is your muscles’ questions about an issue you are of production and distribution by Watch out for the four (4) squad. A. reaction to activity which your body is experiencing, or if you’d like to society or the community rather O. C., J.H., R.T. and O.I. All new House not accustomed to experiencing daily. schedule an injury assessment, you can than by private individuals, with all Representatives that appeared on the DOMS typically sets in within 24 hours contact us online at www.PTSMC.com/ members of society or the community last Rolling Stone Magazine Cover after activity and will begin to dissipate Plainville or call us at (860) 517-8885. sharing in the work and the products. along with Nancy Pelosi. They are the within 48 hours. If you are engaging in Remember, most people can schedule The younger lawmakers are now in influx of the new far left members, the any exercise that is beyond your normal an appointment for PT without a place, as they march toward socialism Congressional Caucus to bargain with daily activity, you can decrease the doctor’s referral! goes on. The propaganda’s been drilled the Democrat members to significantly effects of DOMS by stretching before Kevin M. Connellan, PT, is a physical into their heads by our dumbed-down increase Social power in the house. and after your activity. We often teach therapist with 17+ years of experience educational system. Also watch out for the slow progression our patients the best stretches for any treating all levels of musculoskeletal, Socialism has never worked steps of Democrats to Progressivism, “problem areas” they may have. orthopedic and post-operative injuries. anywhere before, because eventually Liberalism, Leftist, Socialism and Applying ice is also great for reducing He is the director and partner of you run out of other people’s money. (communism). muscle inflammation caused by new Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine If you go down this road (Socialism) Without a concerted effort to educate and prolonged activity. As a general Centers of Plainville, an outpatient “the chickens will come home to the people, this path could destroy the rule of thumb, the “RICE” acronym physical therapy clinic located at 103 roost”, much sooner than you think. country. And without America, the free can apply to most instances of muscle East Main Street in Plainville. For The Democratic Party is ending. countries of the world would fail like soreness. “RICE” stands for Rest, more information, call (860) 517-8885. Today, Democrats are much more dominoes, let Capitalism prevail. Ice, Compression and Elevation. As likely to take government to direct WATCH FOR THE APRIL 15 control. This is the true meaning of TEA PARTY RALLY ! the Green New Deal. The Progressive “THOSE WHO MAKE PEACEFUL Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Democrats such as Representative REVOLUTION IMPOSSIBLE WILL Pramila Jayapal, Jahana Hayes, Centers MAKE VIOLENT REVOLUTION Alexandra Ocasio/Cortes, Rashida Kevin M. 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While many were not happy be done under the supervision of a your home to take a big, long overdue In case you are contemplating a cleanse about giving up coffee and wine, the physician. Also, I’m not a fan of relying exhale! Spring also brings lots of for the first time, I’d like to share a participants reported feeling lighter, on processed protein meals. While articles and offers to participate in a sample of my experiences. happier and ready to make permanent an occasional protein drink is okay “Cleanse or Detox”. My first try at detox was the 3-day changes to their eating habits. This is for convenience, I advocate a focus Why Detox/Cleanse? Hungry for Change program. The menu my favorite quote from the workshop. on real foods that you can carry over Our bodies are built to detoxify was reasonable with green drinks, tea, “A Detox is more than just about the to your diet for the long term. Some every day. This is one of the main chia seed pudding, soups, salads and food; it is about awareness that creates supplements can help, but always on roles of our liver. However, in this snacks. Despite this, one day on the new conscientiousness and the power the advice of your physician. day and age, we are exposed to plan and I was done. I felt hungry, of choice.” If you want to give this a try, I many environmental pollutants and weak and confused. In all detox programs, it is essential suggest you join a group or get one- processed foods which can overtax Not one to give up, I successfully to reintroduce common allergen foods on-one support. Good Luck! our systems. A once or twice a year tried and completed this detox at a one at a time. This will provide you If you have a topic or questions you detox or cleanse involves diet and later time. Success was part mindset with important information about what want covered in a future article, please lifestyle changes that reduce the intake and part preparation. Purchasing and foods create bloating, headaches and e-mail me at: lindacoveney@comcast. of common hard to digest and allergen preparing food in advance and having other maladies for you. net foods. This can help to support your a plan for time to relax is critical. I felt Self-care, journaling, gentle exercise The advice in this column is in no way body’s natural self-cleansing process. lighter and realized how much better I and meditation are very important to intended as medical advice or as a The benefits of a detox can include can feel when my diet is loaded with the detox process. So are herbal teas. substitute for medical counseling. The improved digestion, a boost in mood, nutrient rich foods. Do what you can. Don’t worry if you information should be used in conjunction increased energy and knowledge After completing a different type slip up. Use this time to reflect and slow with the guidance and care of your about what foods are good for you and of 3-day cleanse, I was ready for the down. physician. which ones are not. challenge of the 21-Day Colorado Here’s what you can expect during a Linda Coveney Cleanse by Dr. John Douillard. I Integrative Nutrition Health Coach |Insights® Discovery Expert| detox: bought the book, studied it in detail, Speaker | Become your most vital self at work and home! 1. No matter how well laid out the planned for a menu of mostly kitchari, Linda helps open-minded teams and determined individuals take detox instructions are, it is common vegetables, green and beet drinks, some control of their choices, and create the robust health, success and to be confused about the steps and supplements and options to increase happiness they deserve. 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Anna Boden is satisfactorily explained while a mid- hero I knew the least about before is an American cinematographer, end credit scene brings it all full circle. Another jam packed action film that seeing the film. However, I feel the real director, screenwriter who caught the All the CGI effects are state of the art goes well with a tub of popcorn and a reason it resonates so positively is that, industry’s attention with her scathingly and the screen is filled with some of the large soda! despite all the bombast that propels intelligent script for the indie favorite, most original and thrilling intergalactic the plot, Carol Danvers’ (Brie Larson) “Half Nelson”. Collaborating with battle scenes we’ve ever seen. But it Captain Marvel (2019) personal struggle around her efforts to her NYU schoolmate, Ryan Fleck, is the small moments that lift the film learn the truth about her real identity the two teamed up personally and above the usual super hero fare. Lashana is the solid foundation on which professionally to make a couple of PG-13 | 2h 4min | Action, Adventure, Lynch as Maria, Danver’s childhood everything else relies. Marvel couldn’t well received documentary shorts Sci-Fi | 8 March 2019 (USA) friend gives a touching performance of have made a better choice than casting as well as the short film, “Gowanus, a woman rediscovering her best friend the talented Brie Larson to play the Brooklyn” which led to their first Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck after six years of believing she was troubled Danvers. She captures every feature length film, the aforementioned dead. Akira Akbar is sweetly natural nuance of uncertainty, frustration and “Half Nelson”. Their resume doesn’t Writers: Anna Boden (screenplay by), as Maria’s young daughter giving the emotionally haunting confusion contain anything that would have you Ryan Fleck (screenplay by) | a measured performance that one of experiencing dreams of a life in identify them as potential candidates would only expect from a seasoned fractured fragments. Though she for helming an action packed, effects Stars: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, pro. Annette Bening gives her usual has no clue what they are about she heavy project like “Captain Marvel”. Ben Mendelsohn gravitas to Dr. Wendy Lawson, a small feels a familiarity to what seem to Kudos once again to Marvel’s uncanny but pivotal role. Ben Mendelsohn be memories. It’s an enlightening ability to recognize young, raw talent shows true humanity as Talos, leader performance that grows along with the and provide them with an opportunity of the Skrull’s invading force, despite confidence of her character. Known as to tackle an ambitious undertaking like his seemingly villainous intent. Vers on the planet she now knows as this. It is easy to assume that it is their her home, Danvers is a member of an touch which adds the more grounded “Captain Marvel” is a totally satisfying alien race known as the Cree. The Cree and natural intimacy to the character addition to the Marvel legacy that have been involved in an all out war development and interpersonal succeeds in the story it tells as well as with the Skrull, another race of aliens relationships. Whatever else they may to wet our appetite for “Avengers: End who are shape shifters determined to have done to enhance the storytelling Game” that hits theaters next month. achieve universal domination. She here, the one sure thing is they have possesses unusual powers that she made “Captain Marvel” soar. The film hasn’t quite learned to master but is leaves you breathless and anxious for Ratings: training under the auspices of her more. Acting: 97% mentor, Ton-Rogg (Jude Law) who is Directing: 95% working on getting her to react using The origin story of Carol Danvers Script: 93% her intelligence, not her emotions. The evolving into “Captain Marvel” takes Cinematography: 99% two have a close bond as he tutors place in 1995 when the agents of Shield Visual Effects: 100% her regarding her visions of another were off to a shaky start and were yet Make up Effects: 100% existence she can’t make any sense of. to become aware of individuals with Action Ratio: 98% Carol Danvers becomes one of the super powers. The stunningly realistic “Captain Marvel” is, somewhat Entertainment Value: 98% universe’s most powerful heroes when technique known in the film industry surprisingly, the product of two Earth is caught in the middle of a as de-aging gives us a much younger darlings of the independent galactic war between two alien races. version of Samuel Jackson’s Nick Fury Overall Rating: 97% filmmakers’ community. They have “Captain Marvel” is the best damn and Clark Gregg’s Agent Coulson. never made a studio film before, let Marvel hero origin film since the To: All HomeReaders: The volunteers in the Hometown Advertising Department said that some prospective advertisers that they visited recently wanted to know “how come we never stopped in before?” In case you didn’t know the paper is run by “All volunteers”, many of them have full time employment and do this as a hobby. We don’t have reporters, all the articles are submitted by people that like or want to share news of interest. You are welcome to submit stories of interest by submitting it before the 15th of the month for the following month’s issue. If you are located in Downtown Plainville and want to advertise, contact Dolly Chamberlin 860-747-2040. All other areas should call 860-747-4119 and ask for Laurie Peterson or call Raymond Cormier 860-793-2980 and/or Helen Bergenty 860- 302-3783 to schedule an appointment. 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AARP Chapter #4146 AARP meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm at Faith Bible Church Unionville Ave. & Northwest Drive National members welcome to all our AARP Chapter #4146 meetings APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 23

Above article Re-printed with permission from the New Britain Herald. For daily home delivery Call 860-225-4601Only $4.49/week Plainville Senior Center Bowling League Announces Publisher reserves the right to change prices at any time. “Bowlers of the Month” for February The Drop-Off container is located across from Applebee’s Restaurant New Britain Avenue at the Plaza.

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The Plainville Senior Center Bowling League announced that Frank Robinson and Elizabeth Collins are Bowlers of the Month for February. The League meets at Lessard Lanes, 136 New Britain Avenue in Plainville each Monday at 1:00 p.m. Bowlers of all abilities, including beginners, are welcome to join this fun league. For more information or to join the league, contact Frank Robinson, Bowling League President, at 860-747-2918. IN RES GOO TU D N TA LET J. TIMOTHY'S TAVERNE E S V T D E A COOK FOR YOU!

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Happy Holiday’s to All~From Our Entire Staff ! PAGE 26 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 PHS YMCA Project Graduation Hosts Mr. PHS Show PHS YMCA Project Graduation recently held their annual Mr. PHS show featuring senior male students, accompanied by senior Black Dress Girls, competing in a pageant style fundraiser. This year’s winners were 2nd Runner Up, Brendan Quilter; 1st Runner Up John Siani, and Mr. PHS 2019 crowning winner was Daniel Szymula.

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Suruchi Patel, owner Plainville Community Pharmacy SUPPORT LOCAL SUPPORT FAMILY. Thank You All for Your Support! You All Are Invited to our Coffee & Conversation Breakfast Saturday APRIL 13th 9:30 a.m.~11:30 a.m.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STOP OR CALL US AT 860-222-9422 WE WILL BE HERE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE. LET’S EDUCATE OURSELVES AS LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS TOO DANGEROUS. Suruchi Patel APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 27 Plainville’s Own. . .CLASSIFIED CONNECTION GAINS!! BAR FREE Exclusively for Plainville Residents courtesy of: Stan Mizzy Paid Advertisement For Sale $80,000 or Furniture Cleaning Services for Rent $850 Lilis a Month Unique Finds, House Cleaning Office space condo. Located in Designs & Laundromat downtown Plainville across from the post office. Close to highways, shops, Furnishings Scheduled or 135 Whiting St. (Rear) banks and restaurant’s. HOA $362/ month This unit is part of the Plainville Angela Kraft One Time Cleaning “Plenty of Business & Professional Center. 1st Easy Parking” loor rear unit. Designer & Trustworthy, Thorough & Henri Martin Real Estate Color Consultant Consistent Large Machines Realtor Open24 33 West Main Street References Upon Request 531 Broad St. Bristol, CT Plainville, CT Hours 06010 [email protected] Call 860-882-2860 Real Estate Office: 860.589-0101 Cell (201) 983-1592 Office FOR SALE or RENT Cell: 860.798-1902 OR RENTALS (860) 846-846-0395 SPRING CLEANING OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE & Apartment For Rent 37 Northwest Dr. in Plainville. Smaller Building LAWN MOWING The space has 450 square feet to AnnaLee Dolls Non-Smoker/Drugs or Pets offer situated in two adjoining Call 860-747-5035 Proof of Income rooms. The space includes a Holiday Themed Background Check communal conference space as & More At Your Service Security Deposit well as parking. Additional space Lou Allevo Call for details may be negotiated upon review. Different Shapes 860-517-9754 Monthly rent to include water and & Sizes maintenance of the facility/grounds ODDS & ENDS for $495. Lots new with For Rent Please contact Nick LaChance at TAGS 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments 860-747-1665 to discuss further. FOR SALE - in New Britain Prices Starting 21 Dunlay Street at $15.00 I Phone 6s in like Includes Heat - Hot Water Pet Services & Cooking Gas Call Lila new condition, SMP Realtly LLC Responsible, reliable dog new battery with Call: Mike walker, pet sitter and 860 -747-9495 860-573-5653 animal lover available charger and otter during your long work hours For Sale and vacation time. Round Oak Table box case. $150.00. Southington I am fully insured. Large Room for rent. with Claw Feet Phone My Facebook page: Call Private bath. Pets ok. www.Facebook.com/BasiaPetSitting 860-818-6781 860-302-3783 Prefer female. Call Sandra. Call Basia at: 860 410-1731 860-371-0274 To Change your Ad, Whatever Please Call Janice@ your need is, ~Wanted ~ Salesperson Sell Ads for the -Hometown Connection 860-747-8126 No pay- Just the satisfaction of helping to bring Plainville’s only monthly volunteer newspaper or 860-747-4119 we have it all right to every household and business in town GREAT FOR YOUR RESUME IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A “REAL” JOB!! Please help the Hometown here in Plainville! ConnectionVolunteers. When you sell the items listed in THANK YOU Classified, call 860-747-4119 to remove and if you want to run for patronizing our an advertisement call the same number. Sponsors! Thank you, Helen Bergenty

This offer of FREE ads by Mizzy Construction, Inc. are just for you! So, this is an opportunity to sell items you no longer need and/or an opportunity to buy items that you wanted but didn’t think you could afford. All other newspaper’s Classified Ads are mostly for out-of-town ads. Now, you can advertise your excess items and/or shop right here in Plainville. PAGE 28 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 HOMETOWN RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY

Church of the Bible An Independent Fundamental Bible Church PLAINVILLE UNITED “Where The Holy Bible Is Wholly Taught” METHODIST CHURCH 160 West Main St. Plainville, CT 06062 56 Red Stone Hill, Plainville, CT 06062 Phone: 860-747-1691 Rev. Stephen Volpe, Pastor Peter A. Stonis, Pastor Church (860)747-2328 WEEKLY WORSHIP SCHEDULE Parsonage (860)747-2592 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH Nursery Care is provided for all Email: [email protected] 168 Unoinville Avenue Plainville, CT 06062 Sunday Services MARCH SCHEDULE 860-747-5209 Sunday 10:00 am Rev. Dr. Jim Caron, Pastor Sunday School for All Ages SUNDAY SERVICES Web: www.faithbiblect.com 11:00 am Morning Worship Service & An Evangelical Church For Your Spiritual Growth 6:30 pm Evening Worship Service Sunday Worship: 11:00 a. m. ****** CHURCH SCHOOL Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study and Prayer (Junior Church for ages 4-12 & Nursery Pre-K to High School: 9:00 AM For information about the church Available for 1 month to 4 years) visit our website @ cobplainville.org Tuesday: Ladies (Bible Study: Sermon on the ______WORSHIP TIME 10:00AM Mount) Video by Sinclair Ferguson Tuesday Night Prayer Meeting- 6 to 7 pm Will We Have A Resurrection? PLAINVILLE UNITED On Sunday, April 21st we will be celebrating REGULAR EVENTS Men’s Tuesday Night: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus rose from TuesdayMETHODIST Ladies……...Tuesdays, CHURCH 9:30 AM The Return of Christ Bible Study the gravethree days after He was buried. And AA……....Sundays, 56 Red Stone Hill, Plainville, & Wednesdays, Connecticut 06062 7 PM His resurrectionwas a resurrection unto life... Al-Anon………………… Rev. Stephen Volpe Mondays,, Pastor 7 PM Team Worship Band: eternal life. And because Jesus rose from the Boys Church Scouts…………....Thursdays, (860)747-2328 Parsonage (860)747 -72592 PM 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. dead, all human beingswho have lived and will Email: [email protected] ever live will also have a resurrection. Jesus SPECIAL EVENTS Visit us on Facebook:

Himself said in John 5:28-29, LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS: com/groups/faithbiblechurchct/ ThursdaysFEBRUARY April SCHEDULE4, 11, 5:30 PM "Marvel not at this; for the hour is coming, in 860-747-5209 whichall that are in the graves shall hear His SUNDAY SERVICES Call the church for info/questions voice, and shall come forth; they that have WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION: (CelebratedCHURCH SCHOOL with Pre Gluten-K to High Free School Bread): 9 AM and church prayer line done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection Sunday, April 7, 10 AM of damnation." These are the only two kinds of WORSHIP TIME 10:00AM FAX (860-747-5011) AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD resurrections there are, life and damnation. How REGULARDRIVE: EVENTS Call us for your requests (confidential) can we know which one we will participate in? TuesdayMonday, Ladies……… April…..…….. 8, 1..Tuesdays, to 6 PM 9:30 AM To participate in the resurrection of life one BoyCall Scouts 1-800-733-2767.……………...... or goTuesdays, to www. 7 PM must have done good. Now, this does not mean redcrossblood.org THE TABERNACLE that a person must do good works. Every passage AA………………………....Sun., Mon. & Wed., 7 PM in Scripture MUST be interpreted based on the Al-Anon………………………………Mondays, 7 PM A Contemporary PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP: context.Just a few verses earlier Jesus said in Sunday,SPECIAL April EVENTS 14, 10 AM Christian Church John 5:24, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth My word, and believeth on Him CHURCHUMW & PRAYER POT SHAWLLUCK MEETINGSUPPER: Sunday Church Services that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not Sunday,Thursday, April February 14, 2 5, 7 PMPM at 10:00 a.m. come into condemnation, but is passed from death unto life." So the one MAUNDYWORSHIP THURSDAY WITH HOLY COMMUNION: WORSHIP: “Come As You Are” who has done good is the one who has heard (Celebrated(Celebrated with with Gluten Gluten Free Free Bread )Bread) God's Word (namely, that Jesus died for our Thursday,Sunday, February April 18,5, 10 7 AM PM Worship & Healing Night sins, was buried and the last Friday of rose again the third day - 1 Cor. 15:3-4) and AMERICANGOOD FRIDAY RED CROSS WORSHIP: BLOOD DRIVE: Friday, April 19, 7 PM believes on Jesus Christ will have a resurrection Monday, February 13, 1 to 6 PM every month at 7p.m. unto life. The one who does not will have a For appointment call 1-800-733-2767 EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP: resurrection unto damnation. So, have you or go to www.redcrossblood.org. All are welcome, of course! Sunday, April 21, 10 AM believed and trusted Jesus Christ as your Visit our website at: Savior? This is the only way to experience the resurrection unto life. Trust Him. www.tabernacleonline.com or see us on Facebook

1445 West Street (Route 229) FIRST BIBLE PLAINVILLE SEVENTH DAY BAPTIST CHURCH ADVENTIST CHURCH Southington, CT 12 Granger Lane Plainville 97 Broad Street 860-276-0400 “Where the BIBLE makes the Difference” Church Phone 860-747-5867 Sunday Morning Service – 10:30 AM Pastor 1-646-522-3471 E-mail:[email protected] Sunday Evening Service ---– 6:00 PM [email protected] Monday through Friday Evening Pastor Franklin Jackson Service 7:00 PM Saturday Morning Nursery provided for all services Bible School @ 9:30 a.m. www.firstbiblect.co / Live Streaming Worship Service @ 11:00 a.m. FREE lunch after service Every Service Wednesday Evening 860-793-1155 Family Prayer Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. Brad Brandon – Senior Pastor The Lord Jesus Christ loves you …John 3:16 APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 29 HOMETOWN RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY THE CONGREGATIONAL REDEEMER’S OUR LADY OF MERCY 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 REV. RAYMOND SMIALOWSKI, PASTOR Phone: 860-747-1808 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. OFFICE HOURS: MON. TO FRI. [email protected] BIBLE STUDY 9 AM TO 4 PM Wednesday 11:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m PHONE: 860-747-6825 WEBSITE: www.uccplainville.org BOARD MEETINGS FAX 860-747-5407 THE PLAINVILLE THRIFT SHOP Senior Ushers (1st Sat before 1st Sun) 11:00 a.m. New Parishioners Phone 860-747-2418 Gladys Floyd Missionary Society Welcome! if you are new to the parish, please introduce (2nd Sun after service) yourself after Liturgy or at the Rectory Open Wednesday & Thursday Deaconess Board (3rd Sun) Liturgy Schedule 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lay Council (1st & 3rd Sat) 9:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy - Church Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon Christian Education (3rd Tues) 7:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 P.M. Men’s Meeting (2nd/4th Sat) 9:30 a.m. Sunday 8:30 A.M. & 10:30 A.M. Special Services announcement: PEP (Every Sat) 1:00-4:00 p.m. Weekday Liturgy Celebrate Services Trustee/Steward (2nd Sat of Aug., Oct., Dec., Feb. & Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8:00 A.M. Apr. at 9:30 a.m. and 2nd Mon. of Sept., Nov., Jan., Devotions Every Sunday at 10 a.m. Mar. & May 16 6:30 p.m. Rosary- Monday to Saturday before the Morning Mass. The following special service has been scheduled: CHOIR PRACTICE Sacrament of Reconciliation . Senior (Sat before 1st Sun) 5:00 p.m. Saturday At Noon The following Holy Week services Jubilee (Sat before 2nd/4th Sun) 5:00 p.m. Sacrament of the Sick have been scheduled: Mass/Youth choirs April 14th - (Mon. after 1st/2nd Sun) 7:00 p.m. Arrangements can be made for any sick person Palm Sunday service - 10 a.m. NEW COVENANT to be anointed. Holy Eucharist is brought to the April 18th - Tenebrae - homebound by our Eucharistic Ministers and the APOSTOLIC CHURCH Maundy Thursday Service - 7 p.m. parish clergy. 139 New Britain Avenue April 21st - P.O. Box 551 Plainville, CT 06062 Easter Sunday Service - 10 a.m. Suffragan Bishop--George Knight, Pastor For more information, April Happenings Elder Joseph Green, Associate Minister Confession on Monday Nights through the rest of Lent April please contact the Church Office at 860-747-1901 or Phone 860-747-3128 Church 1, 8, & 15 via email at [email protected]. Blood Drive, 19 S. Canal St., 9am - 2pm, April 3 Music Concert Announcement: Residence & FAX 860-224-9409 Plainville Community Food Pantry Collection before and The Congregational Church of Plainville presents the Call for SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP after all of the Masses, April 6 & 7 2nd Annual Vacation Bible School August 2-3 Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast, 8am to Noon, 19 South Afternoon of Beautiful Music Come, bring a friend and Canal St., April 7, $6 all you can eat, 6 & under free, on April 28th at 3:00 p.m. enjoy Jesus with us! Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, french toast, Join us for an afternoon of inspiring strawberries & whipped cream performances on organ, piano, accordion K of C Monthly Breakfast, Sunday April 14 8 am to 10:30 and more. Our Guest Performers include: Grace Lutheran Church amAdults $4.00 Children 6 and under FREE! Maryjane & Peter Peluso, Jean & Bill Degan 222 Farmington Ave. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Friday morning from and Matt Bartlett. A free-will offering will Plainville, CT 06062 8:30am - 9:30am with Benediction at 9:30am, April 5, 12, 26 be received. Proceeds to benefit the Church Phone: 860-747-5191 in the church, 94 Broad St. Organ Restoration Fund. Don’t miss this Rev. Dr. Robert R. LaRochelle, Pastor Legion of Mary, Mondays at 9:30am, 19 S. Canal St. extraordinary musical event!!! Palm Sunday Masses, 94 Broad St., Saturday Vigil, April 13, Teresa Talarico, Church Administrator 4pm, Sunday, April 14, 8:30 & 10:30am Starting to collect items for the OLM Parish Tag Sale, April 15. Please put items in the garage that is all the way THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Worship: Sunday at 9:00 AM on the left in back of the Rectory on 15 S. Canal St., Please CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR Visit us at no computers or TVs. Save the Date - Tag Sale is May 3 & 115 West Main Street Plainville, CT 06062 4, 9am - 3pm, $1 Admittance Fee facebook.com/graceinplainville [email protected] or www.graceinplainville.org Holy Thursday Mass - Celebration of the Lord's Supper - - to check out our activities 7pm, April 18 and www.churchofoursaviourplainville.org Good Friday Service - Celebration of the Lord's Passion Or better yet, join us on Sunday! with Veneration of the Cross & Eucharist, April 19 860-747-3109 Holy Saturday - No morning Mass, Blessing of the Easter SUNDAY WORSHIP Food, 10am, Gathering Space of the church, April 20 We Are On Line Holy Eucharist 10:30 am If you misplace our paper, Church School 10:30 am Easter Vigil with the Easter Fire, April 20, 8pm now you can view it on your computer: Coffee Hour 11:30 am Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Masses, 8:30 www.plainvillehometownconnection.com & 10:30am, April 21 OFFICE HOURS Wednesday – Friday 9:00am -1:00pm Easter Egg Hunt, Following the 10:30 Mass, approximately PARISH PROGRAMS 11:45am Every Tuesday NA 7:00pm Blessed & GIFT - Intergenerational Faith Formation Program, Every Thursday AA 7:30pm Every Saturday Women's AA 9:00am Friday, April 26 - 6 - 8pm & April 28 - 11:30am - 1:30pm Saturday AA 9:30 am Fair Trade Sale, in Gathering Space, April 27 - 3:30 - Happy Easter 5:30pm, April 28 - 8am - Noon Ample Parking in rear of Church PAGE 30 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 Anniversary News APRIL Taste Buzz..... BIRTHDAYS 45th Anniversary Submitted your receipes to: “HAPPY & HEALTHY BIRTHDAY TO ALL!” Rotary Avis Flanders 1ST YVETTE SANABRINA CINDY ROSS 27 Sherman Street 2ND MICHAEL PERROTTI Plainville, CT 06062 or EDNA PIRES Penny Sale RYAN FERGUSON e-mail to: [email protected] 3RD TED DOIRON Save-the-Date JAMIE PETILLO **************************** 6TH RICH DZIURA Saturday, April 6th AVIS FLANDERS 6:00 P.M. FRENCH HAM AND EGG RING JOHN NACHILLY 14 eggs 14TH LEE FERGUSON Plainville High School 18TH KYLE FULLER 2-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked ham LAUREN HESLIN 21ST JEANNETTE HINKSON CELEBRATION OF Grilled or sauteed mushrooms 23RD SHIRLEY HINKSON 25TH LISA MANDEVILLE PLAINVILLE’S Butter a ring mold well and break 6 eggs in the REGINA BERUBE 150TH ANNIVERSARY bottom very carefully so that the yolks are not 28TH READE CLEMENS broken. Cover the eggs with the chopped ham. *************************************** JULY 20th & JULY 21st TO SUBMIT BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY, Add 8 more eggs to the top. 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I understand that any changes made to the approved artwork and/or die (once die engraving SilverTowne Mint has begun) will be done at my expense. Colors and finishes shown are approximate and vary from monitoroperational to monitor. P.O. Box 28from 1828 to 1848. JeannettePlease Hinkson make the following adjustment(s) to the artwork. New artowork approval will be provided. Winchester Indiana 47394 4. Anna Granniss.PHONE: 765-595-0555 She also wrote hymns but SIGNATURE DATE FAX: 765-584-3419 Crossword First, I would like to thank the person, who is best [email protected] for her work with the needy not only read my March article but took time in town. She was Plainville’s first unofficial to respond to its content regarding Ms. Cortez Answers “social worker”> plan to stop global warming by getting rid of 5. The Plainville Manufacturing Company. It cows. Your suggestion we could get all our dairy was the first opportunity for large numbers of products from goats has a few drawbacks. When women to have a paying employment. was the last time you ordered a goat steak? 6. The Amistad prisoners. They were held in FLASH: Goats also expel gas! Being Florida is one of the largest dairy and New Haven until their trial. The trial was held beef producing states, I have yet to see massive in the old State House in Hartford. It could herds of goats but there is a place that advertises be said that they stepped off in Plainville and goat milk fudge, which doesn’t seem to be one of walked into history. their big money makers and I doubt if a goat coat 7. Welch, after a prominent family in town. The would be a big seller unless you live in Tibet. General Assembly decided to keep the name I would have been glad to print your letter but Plainville. because it was laced with so much profanity that is 8. Alfred Hepworth. impossible, but keep reading. I do stand corrected 9. Plainville’s first Town Hall built in 1890, the Ms. Cortez is a Congresswoman not a senator. ground floor held the fire department in front and the police department, complete with two If any of our readers wish to write a article cells, in the back. each month you are more than welcome. 10. Roger’s Bakery

Robertson Airport Website www.plainvillect.com/airport Charter Flights & Lesson / Gift Certificates For all Occasions APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 31 “Ask Sheila” From the Desk of...... Q #1: I am on Medicare and am having trouble paying for my prescriptions, is there anything I can do? Thomas A. Wurz A #1: If you are single and your annual Income is less than $18,210 or married MAINTENANCE snow from such easement or right- with an annual income of under $28,150 you may be eligible for Extra Help of-way. This is the language directly with your prescription costs. You can apply online at www.SocialSecurity.gov/ OF PRIVATE from the Public Act. The party that ExtraHelp, they would determine if you qualify. Or you could contact me and I needs the easement has to pay for the would be happy to help you with the process. EASEMENTS maintenance. Seems to be pretty fair Q #2: I have an HSA and will be turning 65 soon; what will happen to this that the party who needs the easement What happens when it is account? maintains it. impossible to get onto a piece of A #2: It will depend on if you decide to sign up for Medicare or not. If you When multiple parties need an property without crossing another sign up for Medicare, you can no longer contribute to the account, but you can easement or a right-of-way to get property? When this arises there is a withdraw from it. If you don’t sign up for Part A, continue to work and keep your to their properties the Act says they need for a private easement or right- employer Health coverage, you can continue to contribute. split the cost based on the proportion of-way. But who is responsible for Q #3: I didn‘t sign up for Medicare at 65, I continued working and had Insurance of the benefit they receive. So, if the maintenance of the pathway… the through my employer. I am planning to retire soon, will I have a Penalty now one property only uses 20 feet of the property owner that is boxed in or the that I will be enrolling in Medicare? easement and the other property uses property owner that has the easement A #3: As long as you had credible Health Insurance and Prescription Drug 100 feet of say a 120 foot easement in their property? Public Act No. 14- coverage through your employer, you will not have a penalty when you retire and the maintenance cost is based on 67, effective on October 1, 2014, has enroll in Medicare. those figures. It would be unfair to provided a straight forward outline for These are general questions and answers; you may not have these exact split the maintenance 50/50 in that such maintenance issues. circumstances. If you would like individualized help, please give me a call and scenario. However, parties are free to The owner of any residential real we can sit down and talk. contract a different split of the costs property that benefits from an easement and that agreement will be controlling Sheila Dow 860-965-0091 or right-of-way, the purpose of which is over the Act. Independent Agent to provide access to such residential real Easements and Rights-Of- [email protected] property, shall be responsible for the Way are going to become more and American Senior Benefits cost of maintaining such easement or more commonplace as people multiple 10 Waterside Dr, Suite 104 right-of-way in good repair and the cost and spaces get tighter. Especially Farmington, CT 06032 of repairing or restoring any damaged in regions like New England where Office: 860-676-0260 x 296 portion of such easement or right-of- space is already at a premium. So Fax 860-676-0261 way. Such maintenance shall include, when buying or selling be sure that but not be limited to, the removal of you are aware of possible land rights. BEWARE! Attorney Thomas A. Wurz is an associate of his father Attorney Theodore J. Wurz, BEWARE!! LLC in the law office of Attorney Richard Witt at 132 East Street. Attorney Wurz is a graduate of Avon Old Farms School in 2001, Providence College in May 2005 on the EVERYDAY Dean’s list and Juris Doctor Program at Western New England College School of Law in May 2009. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar and U.S. Federal Court in SCAMS 2010. His activities and interests are Secretary of Sports Entertainment Law Club at WNEC and is a Special Olympics Plainville Detective David Volunteer. Posadas, President of the Policeman's Union recently addressed the local Chapter of AARP #4146 to discussed recent scams that residents should be beware of. Detective Posadas is shown with AARP Program Director Olga Callender

“Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you.” ~ Unknown PAGE 32 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 Have you stopped in the Center of Plainville lately?? Euro Home Care Grand Re-Opening Elzbieta Darmors Invites you to her Grand Re-Opening May 1st, 2019 5:30 to 7:30 pm Euro Home is located on 17 Pierce Street The Former Office of Valley Water Co. There will be refreshments and a lite fare! Hope to See You There! Excellence is Caregiving with a European Touch RESPITE • LONG TERM • LIVE-IN • HOURLY • OVERNIGHTS

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Town of Plainville’s 150th Anniversary 1869 ~ 2019 PAGE 34 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 Thank You!! For Your Support Plainville Women Leading the Way

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after he saw Hill's pleas for help in murdered in Chicago, Trump put the of kicking her to the curb, she said This is particularly news reports. Oscar-winning actress and her family the Trump Organization and his entire illuminating In 1988, a commercial airline refused up at his Windy City hotel for free. In family loyally stood by her through to fly Andrew Ten, a sick Orthodox addition to that, Trump's security took immensely difficult times. for those who Jewish child with a rare illness, across extra measures to ensure Hudson and Donald Trump's kindness knows the country to get medical care because her family members were safe during no bounds and his generosity has and didn't know, but he had to travel with an elaborate life- such a difficult time. continues to touch the lives of people especially for those support system. His grief stricken In 2013, New York bus driver Darnell from every sex, race and religion. parents contacted Trump for help and Barton spotted a woman close to the When Trump sees someone in need, who didn't want to he didn't hesitate to send his own plane edge of a bridge staring at traffic below he wants to help. to take the child from Los Angeles to as he drove by. He stopped the bus, got Two decades ago, Oprah asked know! New York so he could get his treatment. out and put his arm around the woman Trump in a TV interview if he'd ever In 1991, 200 Marines who served and saved her life by convincing her run for president. He said: "If it got Liz Crokin is an award-winning in Operation Desert Storm spent time at to not jump. When Trump heard about so bad, I would never want to rule it author, a seasoned journalist Camp Lejune in North Carolina before this story, he sent the hero bus driver a out totally because I really am tired they were scheduled to return home to check simply because he believed his of seeing what's happening with this and an advocate for sex crime their families. However, the Marines good deed deserved to be rewarded. country.'" victims. Liz began her journey were told that a mistake had been made In 2014, Trump gave $25,000 to Sgt. That day has come. Trump sees that at the University of Iowa where and an aircraft would not be able to Andrew Tamoressi after he spent seven America is in need and he wants to she received a bachelor's in take them home on their scheduled months in a Mexican jail for accidentally help. How unthinkable! On the other journalism and political science. departure date. When Trump got wind crossing the US-Mexico border. hand. have you ever heard of Hillary of this, he sent his plane to make two President Barack Obama couldn't even or Obama ever doing such things with trips from North Carolina to Miami to be bothered to make one phone call to their own resources? by: Liz Crokin safely return the Gulf War Marines to assist with the United States Marine's Now that's really unthinkable! their loved ones. release; however, Trump opened his Might be worth passing on!!! As an entertainment journalist, I've In 1995, a motorist stopped to help pocketbook to help this serviceman get had the opportunity to cover Trump Trump after the limo he was traveling back on his feet. Just shows we hired the right guy. If for over a decade, and in all my in got a flat tire. Trump asked the Good In 2016, Melissa Consin Young Hollywood, the liberals and the media years covering him I've never heard Samaritan how he could repay him for attended a Trump rally and tearfully ever STOP harassing him, Trump will anything negative about the man his help. All the man asked for was a thanked Trump for changing her life. have time to do many more positive until he announced he was running bouquet of flowers for his wife. A few She said she proudly stood on stage things for our country....the good ole for president. Keep in mind, I got weeks later Trump sent the flowers with with Trump as Miss Wisconsin USA in United States of America!! paid a lot of money to dig up dirt on a note that read: We've paid off your 2005. However, years later she found celebrities like Trump for a living mortgage. herself struggling with an incurable P. S. To those who are already so a scandalous story on the famous In 1996, Trump filed a lawsuit illness and during her darkest days Fact Checking, don't bother...... billionaire could've potentially sold a against the city of Palm Beach, Florida, she explained that she received a lot of magazines and would've been a accusing the town of discriminating handwritten letter from Trump telling already did it, and all the stories Huge feather in my cap. against his Mar-a-Lago resort club her she's the bravest woman, I know. She are TRUE! Instead, I found that he doesn't because it allowed Jews and blacks. said the opportunities that she got from Liz Conklin: www.truthorfiction. drink alcohol or do drugs, he's a Abraham Foxman, who was the Anti- Trump and his organizations ultimately hardworking businessman. On top of Defamation League Director at the provided her Mexican-American son com/trump-unthinkable-liz- that, he's one of the most generous time, said Trump put the light on Palm with a full-ride to college. conklin/ celebrities in the world with a heart Beach not on the beauty and the glitter, Lynne Patton, a black female filled with more gold than his $100 but on its seamier side of discrimination. executive for the Trump Organization, million New York penthouse. Foxman also noted that Trump's charge released a statement in 2016 defending Since the media has failed so had a trickle-down effect because other her boss against accusations that he's a miserably at reporting the truth about clubs followed his lead and began racist and a bigot. She tearfully revealed Trump, I decided to put together some admitting Jews and blacks. how she's struggled with substance of the acts of kindness he's committed In 2000, Maury Povich featured a abuse and addiction for years. Instead over three decades which has gone little girl named Megan who struggled virtually unnoticed or fallen on deaf with Brittle Bone Disease on his show ears. and Trump happened to be watching. To: All Civic & Religious Organization In 1986, Trump prevented the Trump said the little girl's story and From: The Editor foreclosure of Annabell Hill's family positive attitude touched his heart. So farm after her husband committed We would like to appeal to everyone. he contacted Maury and gifted the little Almost all the volunteers of the HOMETOWN CONNECTION suicide. Trump personally phoned girl and her family with a very generous down to the auction to stop the sale check. have full time employment or young families, which makes it humanly of her home and offered the widow In 2008, after Jennifer Hudson's impossible to attend or contact you all. money. Trump decided to take action family members were tragically We would love to have you share all your activities with our readers. Please forward all news and pictures to: Email- [email protected] Phone: 860-747-4119 Ask the Brayne... Thanking you in advance. Jeannette Hinkson, Editor Q. Can it be too Cold to Snow? A. Fact, snow can fall at any temperature; snow sometimes falls in LaQuerre, Audi, LLC Antarctica, where it is very very cold. although snow rarely falls when when there is high pressure and dry air. When the temperature Ryan LaQuerre C.P.A. is about 32 F. we have the heaviest snow. Any warmer then it rains. Tax Preparation, Accounting and Q. Why is Easter a different date every year? A. The date is figured by the first Sunday after the full moon after March Financial Services for the Local 21st . Easter must fall between March 22 and April 25th. Community, Individuals and Businesses Q. Why does the Street Light at the intersection of Farmington Ave. and East Main Street keep going on and off every 2 minutes? (No business too large or too small!) A. Your question came in rather late, I will research it with the Police Department or if anyone should know why, please contact me at the Phone 860-747-4559 paper, number listed below. Fax: 860-793-2634 Q. How do I submit questions to you? A. To submit questions call 860-747-4119, E-mail [email protected], 106 East Street (Rt. 10) write to Hometown Connection, 27 Sherman Street, Plainville, CT Plainville, CT 06062 06062 or drop them at the office. Deadline for submitting questions is the 15th of each month Next issue of the Hometown will be in MAY. THE TEA PARTY CREED... Thank you for this issue questions. Please keep them coming! “I am not a racist, I am not violent I will not be silent” Happy Easter to All!! Pd. for by: The members of the Tea Party PAGE 36 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019

Dear Friends of the Carousel, It is with bittersweet feelings that I tell you that Letters to the Editor & Friend’s after 28 years I am retiring as the Executive Director FGM Letter to the Editor, Pro-Life Friend, of the New England Carousel Museum. I do not As Connecticut has become home to an increasing New Mexico tried to legalize abortion UP UNTIL have to tell you that I do so with very mixed feelings number of refugees, so has it become home to a BIRTH. but mostly excitement about having some time to pernicious human rights abuse known as FGM But thanks to the activism of pro-lifers in New Mexico enjoy life. (Female Genital Mutilation). Three bills designed and SBA List activists like you who helped Susan B. Building this Museum over the years has been a to criminalize this horrific act have been introduced Anthony List send a non-stop flow of petitions to the challenge and a thrill with many accomplishments into the current session of the Connecticut General New Mexico capitol pressuring them strike down this along the way. We have created a wonderful venue Assembly, and your state legislators need your evil bill, it has officially been destroyed and sent to the that has received national accolades and awards. I encouragement to co-sponsor these bills: SB 505, ash heap of history. step aside with much satisfaction. HB 5142 and HB 5361. THANK GOD! I am pleased to tell you that the Board of Directors FGM is prevalent in a few cultures, and comes We even won this fight for life in a Democrat- has asked me to stay on in a part time capacity to in several types, varying in degree of severity. All controlled state in which the media said we had ZERO manage the historic Bushnell Park Carousel and types, though, involve the removal of at least part chance. serve on the Museum Board of Directors in a non- of the female genitalia, the goal being to inhaibit It’s time to double our efforts, because our fight voting capacity. This allows me to come and go, sexual pleasure, thereby keeping the girl chaste until does not end until every single baby is protected in the mostly go, while keeping a toe in the organization. marriage. There are absolutely no health benefits United States of America. I have recommended my successor and expect to this procedure, and many lifelong physical I know these past few months have been dark. the Board of Directors to officially announce that and psychological dangers often result. Potential After extreme pro-abortion bills were proposed in appointment soon. problems include: extreme pain, excessive bleeding, New York, Virginia, and Rhode Island, some pro-life Over the years I have made many good friends shock; infection; depression; problems with urination; Americans began to question if there was any hope and a wealth of wonderful employees and students, menstruation, labor and delivery and even death. left… who I truly treasure. I wanted to share this moment Since the federal law criminalizing FGM was But this victory in New Mexico proves that you with you, in advance of the announcement, as a way found to be unconstitutional, it is now up to each have every reason in the world to have hope. of thanking you all for your support and help over state to protect their young girls by passing a state We can win the fight for life. America, as a country, the years. I could not have done it without your faith law against FGM. Currently, 28 states have laws, and can undergo a national revival and see that there is no in me. others are likely to be passed this year. However, as “right” to kill an innocent baby. Thanks to all of you for supporting the Museum more states criminalize FGM, the states that have not But our victory will depend on your sustained and the Bushnell Park Carousel. It is deeply yet done so become increasingly likely to become support. For more information about the Susan B. appreciated. destination states for cutting, just as happened with Anthony List Please or you wish to send a donation, Louise L. DeMars, Executive Director Michigan in 2017. Among organizations advocating contact Marjorie Dannenfelser as we mobilize in even for criminalize of FGM are: the UN, UNICEF, more states to hold the line against attacks from pro- UNESCO, UNIFEM, WHO, AAP, AMA and the abortion state legislators and their allies in the Big To: All Civic & Religious CDC. Abortion Lobby. Please contact your state lawmakers and urge them For LIFE, Marjorie Dannenfelser Organization From: to co-sponsor these important bills. You just might President, Susan B. Anthony List The Editor save a life! Jane Bate, Cheshire 2800 Shirlington Road Suite 1200, We would like to appeal to everyone. Arlington, VA 22206 Almost all the volunteers of the HOMETOWN TOWN OF PLAINVILLE CONNECTION have full time employment MUNICIPAL OFFICES or young families, which makes it humanly CLOSED impossible to attend or contact you all. We would TAG SALE love to have you share all your activities with our The Municipal Center will closing at Saturday April 27th readers. Please forward all news and pictures to: 4:00p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2019 and Email - the Municipal Center, Senior Center, and 10 am to 2pm Library will be closed on Friday, April 19, [email protected] 2019 in observance of Good Friday. The Phone: 860-747-4119 Library will be open Saturday, April 20, 27 Sherman Street 2019. All municipal offices will be open on Thanking you in advance. Monday, April 22, 2019. The weekly refuse Plainville collection will take place as usual. Jeannette Hinkson, Editor

"A Republic, if you can keep it" Many readers will recognize the above quote as Ben Franklin's reply to a group of Patriots in Philadelphia at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Given the ongoing disfunction between the two main political parties, herewith some thoughts on our founding for consideration, starting with the concept of "American Exceptionalism" Take a moment to look-up the definition of "exceptional". Many think it means "better than". What you will find is the word "unique" and that's how our Founders viewed "the colonies". Most of them were well-read, learning from both secular and religious history. Freedom and liberty were concepts hard to imagine among folks who'd known only monarchs or dictators as their rulers, but those were the driving forces that motivated and sustained our Founders and still inspire us today. For information about what you can do to advance and defend the Constitution, please call or text me at 860 - 280 -4865. David Lloyd, Legislative Liaison-CT NOTARY PUBLIC Kathy Pugliese 50 West Broad Street ~ PLAINVILLE 860-681-2645 APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 37 OBITUARIES ~ William Maurice Lacaillade ~ ~ Anne (Baroni) McCarthy ~ ~ Judith Marie Nolan ~ 68, of Plainville, passed 95, of Plainville, passed away 59, passed away on Saturday, away after a brief illness, peacefully on Tuesday, March March 9, 2019 after a brief, surrounded by his loved 19, 2019, joining her family hard fought battle against lung ones, on and friends that went before cancer. She was surrounded Tuesday, her. by her loving family. March 19, Daughter of the late Fedele Born in New Britain on 2019. and Julia (Scalle) Baroni, February 17, 1960, she was the Born in Anne was born on October 11, eighth born of ten children to Plainfield, 1923, was a lifelong resident the late James and Josephine New Jersey on March 18, of Plainville, attended local (Pelligrini) Nolan. She 1951 and raised in Plainville, schools and was a graduate graduated from New Britain Bill attended local schools before enlisting in the of Plainville High School. She went on to work for High School, and settled in Plainville where she was Armed Forces in 1969, serving during Vietnam and Trumbull Electric, which would later become General a hard-working and familiar face at the Plainville Post making a career as a Linguist for the US Army. A Electric, where she played for the Trumbull Electric Office for more than 30 years. sports enthusiast, he became an animal lover in his softball team during W.W. II. An avid crafter, she loved She will be missed dearly by her brothers and later years, and was a familiar face around town to sew, knit, crochet, and paint. Anything she planted sisters, Kathy Wydra and her husband, Andy, Jackie alongside his many lifelong friends. Remembered into the earth would thrive, and she created a floral Flowers and her husband, Bob, Robert Nolan and his for his uniqueness and his sharp intellect, he will oasis in her yard year after year, grown mostly from wife, Jane, Claire Barrington and her husband, Keith, be missed, leaving his family with many cherished clippings, with daisies being her favorite. Known for Brian Nolan and Tim Nolan, along with many nieces, memories. her kindheartedness and independence, she will be nephews and great nieces and nephews. In addition He is survived by his sister, Barbara Martello and greatly missed. to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, her husband, Tom; his nephews, Frank Pugliese, She leaves her son, Kevin McCarthy of Stuart, James, Jr., her sister, Patty Nolan Golias, her niece III and Chris Pugliese, his wife, Nicole, and their FL; her daughter, Patricia Harlow of Southington; Regina, her great-nephews, Andrew, Anthony, and children, Devin, Shane and Isabella, with whom he five grandchildren, Jason Harlow, who was always Frank and her doggy daughter, Hayley. shared many happy times; and his many dear friends there to lend her a helping hand when needed, Ryan, Judy liked to put on a rough and tough exterior, whom he always considered his extended family. Kellie, Brendan, and Caitlyn McCarthy; 6 great- but to those that truly knew her, she was the most Bill’s love for animals may be remembered with grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many thoughtful, kindhearted and giving person. Her nieces contributions to Hearts United Cat Rescue, PO Box devoted friends, including her BINGO crew, her caring and nephews will forever remember her as the “Fun 731, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. neighbors, especially Donna, and her lifelong friend, Aunt” who always treated them like her own children, Family and friends gathered in celebration of Stella. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas but had the pleasure of returning them to their parents Bill’s life at Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St, J. McCarthy, her sister and best friend, Theresa Tracz and always claimed she had the best of both worlds. Plainville. Words of remembrance were shared. He and her husband, Henry, her son-in-law, Robert Harlow Whenever Judy wanted something, she always said will be laid to rest privately at the State Veteran’s and daughter-in-law, Dyann McCarthy. she should get it because “I’m the baby sister!” So, Cemetery in Middletown. For online expressions of In lieu of flowers, Anne may be remembered with in giving Judy what she truly wanted and honoring sympathy, please visit www.PlainvilleFuneralHome. donations to the charity of the donor’s choice. her final wishes, her family will celebrate her life com Family and friends gathered in celebration of Anne’s privately. life at Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St, Plainville. Thank you to all who came to visit while she was ~ Bobby C. Pierce ~ Words of Remembrance and prayers will be held. in the hospital and to all of her doctors and nurses of Bristol, passed away She will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery. For who helped her along this journey. Please remember Thursday, March 14th after a online expressions of sympathy, please visit www. Judy as the fun-loving person that she was, and please short illness. He was the husband PlainvilleFuneralHome.com “Don’t Smoke!” For online expressions of sympathy, please visit of Mattie Hyde Pierce, and Anne’s wish to each of you, as she ended each phone www.PlainvilleFuneralHome.com predeceased by his first wife call with her loved ones, “Smile-Tomorrow is another day!” Annie C. (Anderson) Pierce and ~Jean Francis “Jay” St. Onge~ 42, of Hartford, formerly of his grandson Geoffrey Michael ~ Jeanne (March) Shugrue ~ Pierce. He was the son of Hubert Plainville, died unexpectedly and Margie (McCann) Pierce and 84, of Bristol passed away following a brief illness on was born in 1937 in Green County Saturday March 2, 2019 at St. Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Mississippi. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury. Hartford Hospital. Jeanne was born October Born in New Britain on June Bobby was a member of St. Gregory Church and an 30, 1976, he was the youngest educator in the town of Plainville starting in 1963 at Linden 12, 1934 in Waterbury, CT, of three children to Mary Ann Street School. He eventually transferred to Plainville High daughter of the late John and (Sladeck) St. Onge of New School where he coached football and track. He loved to Helen (Stadalnik) March. Britain, and the late Thomas watch his grandchildren playing sports and attending their Prior to her retirement she was St. Onge, Sr. Raised in New school functions. He also loved to garden and tend to his employed as a secretary for Britain, he attended St. Joseph vegetables. One of his hobbies was chopping wood and White Oak of Plainville. She School and was a graduate of building his wood piles. was a member of the Plainville E.C. Goodwin Technical High School as a licensed Bobby was a small college football All American at Alcorn Senior Center. Jeanne enjoyed hiking, walking, plumber. He went on to work for several local State College. His success there provided an opportunity traveling with her friends, working at the senior center plumbing companies, and, for the past six years, was to play in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a walk- cafeteria and volunteering for the Plainville Observer. employed as a service technician and meter repair She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Pieper and expert for Connecticut Natural Gas. Always a man of on, which he turned down due to family commitments. hard work ethics, Jay shared his plumbing expertise He continued his love for playing football as a member of her husband Kenneth of Terryville, Pamela Strassner doing favors for family and friends, never expecting several Connecticut area semi-pro teams; Hartford Charter of Waterbury; her grandchildren, Beverly and husband anything in return. Remembered for his shy, quiet Oaks, Meriden Shamrocks and New Britain Bees where he Hon Jin, Jack, Eric and wife Jackie, Carolyn and partner personality, he also had dry wit and an infectious, made many lifelong friends. Nicholas; her great grandchildren, Miles, Kevin, Isaac, hearty laugh. An outdoors enthusiast, Jay enjoyed Besides his wife, Bobby leaves his five children; Bobby Jessie and a great grandchild on the way. A Memorial camping, barbequing, vegetable gardening with his Pierce, Jr. of Florida, Byron and his wife Janice (Wallen) of service was held at the Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main daughter, and is now reunited with his fishing partner, Bristol, his daughter Marjorie Pierce and son Eric Pierce, St., Terryville. Memorial donations may be made to his late brother and best friend Tommy, who referred Sr. of Bristol, Elliot and his wife Barbara (Wilson) of the Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., Plainville, to him as “Jaybird” since childhood. Above all, he West Hartford, and stepdaughter Ashanti and her husband CT 06062 www.scottfuneralhomeinc.com was a proud father, who relished every precious Larry Johnson of Albany, GA. He also leaves behind 17 moment with his daughter, Skylar. They were roller coaster partners, RC car racers, robotics builders, grandchildren and step grandchildren; Tina Wyche, Antoine and gardeners who created many happy memories Lombardo, Gregory, Eric Jr., Adam, Christian, Andrew, Plainville Cemetery Association together. A beloved son, father and brother, he will Theresa, Dean, Wesley, Greyson , Denim and Tuesday, be greatly missed, leaving a legacy of laughter, hard Asha, Shemari, Nigel, and Rukiya, along with 17 great- The Neal Chapel at the West Cemetery work and love for his family. grandchildren. In addition to his mother, Mary Ann, he leaves his Calling hours were held. at O’Brien Funeral Home, 24 will be closed for the Winter and reopen adored daughter, Skylar Veronica Rose St. Onge; Lincoln Ave., Forestville/Bristol. The funeral was at St. his sister and brother-in-law, Danielle and Frank Gregory the Great Church, 235 Maltby St., Bristol for a April 1, 2019 Zavatsky of Coventry; his uncles, Louis and Norman Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be held privately at a If you would like to schedule a visit St. Onge; and numerous cousins. later date in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. In lieu of flowers In lieu of flowers, a fund for Skylar’s future education donations may be made in Bobby Pierce’s honor to: Main during this time, please contact the has been established to which contributions may be made at Achieve Financial Credit Union, 450 W. Street Community Foundation Geoffrey Pierce Memorial Superintendent at 860-747-2314. Main St, New Britain, CT 06052. Fund: or Bristol CT Boys and Girls Club: St. Vincent De Family and friends gathered in celebration of Paul: Thank you, The Plainville Cemetery Jay’s life at Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St, To leave an online message of condolence, share a memory Plainville. He will be laid to rest privately. For or a photo, please visit Bobby’s tribute page at www.OBrien- Association Inc. online expressions of sympathy, please visit www. FuneralHome.com. PlainvilleFuneralHome.com PAGE 38 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION APRIL 2019 OBITUARIES ~ Joseph R. Plourde ~ ~ David D. Oliveira ~ ~ Evelyn (Ghezzi) Proulx ~ 91 of Plainville passed away 85, longtime resident of 85, of Plainville, devoted wife, Thursday March 14, 2019 at Plainville, passed away mother and grandmother, died the Hospital peacefully surrounded by peacefully with her family by of Central his loving family on Sunday, her side on Tuesday, March Connecticut in March 24, 2019 at UCONN in 26, 2019, following a lengthy New Britain Farmington. He was the beloved illness that she faced and surrounded by husband to Joan (Bosse) Oliveira fought with strength and grace. his family and for 62 years. the caring staff on North 4. David was born in Hartford son An Italian girl born in New He was the loving husband of to the late Joseph and Josephine Britain on July 8, 1933, she was Rose (Theriault) Plourde. (Abreu) Oliveira. He was an Electrician by trade and the youngest of three children to the late Domenic and Joseph was born December 10, 1927 in New well respected in the Electrical Industry, having been Zuna (Gaviola) Ghezzi. She attended local schools, Brunswick, Canada, son of the late Camille and the former owner of Dial Electric and Regal Electric. and went on to further her education at UCONN. Angelina (Cyr) Plourde and was a longtime Plainville David was a member of the Knights of Columbus Evelyn married the love of her life, Robert L. Proulx resident. Joseph proudly served our country in and a devoted Catholic, always willing to help others at the age of 23, with whom she shared 62 years of the US Army during the Korean War in the 489th without expecting anything in return. He was an admirable devotion. They settled in Plainville where Amphibious Truck Division and was stationed at avid sports fan and enjoyed rooting for his favorite they raised their family of six and were rarely seen Fort Story, Virginia and Thule, Greenland. Having teams: the Giants, Red Sox, and Celtics. David found without one another, strolling hand in hand. Together crossed the Arctic Circle twice during his Army the most joy in supporting his grandchildren through they shared a passion for the arts, music, Broadway service, he was proud to hold the distinction of being their own sport endeavors. A loving father, husband, shows, and had an unparalleled sense of community a member of the Order of the Polar Bear. He had and grandfather, he will be missed dearly by his worked as a Head Custodian for the West Hartford entire family as he leaves them with many cherished support. Their favorite times were spent surrounded School System, retiring after many years of service. memories. by their family and building friendships that spanned Joseph was a lifetime member of both the Franco- In addition to his wife, Joan, David is survived by decades, especially with the “BS Club”, the Petit, American War Veterans and the Disabled American his children, Gary Oliveira and his wife, Susan, of Chambrello, Millerick, Tarascio and Lang families. Veterans. He was a fan of Elvis Presley, Polka music Plainville, Jan Forcella and her husband, Thomas, of The matriarch of her family, she led by example with and loved dancing with his wife. He and Rose Wolcott, Jeffrey Oliveira and his wife, Deborah, of her unwavering strength and bright spirit, leaving a enjoyed many outings and cruise vacations over the East Berlin, and Lynn Daley and her husband, Kevin, legacy of love and many joyous memories. years, favorites of which were the three cruises they of Southington; his grandchildren, David, Jonathon, In addition to her sweetheart, Robert, she leaves took to Alaska. He was an active volunteer at the Victoria, Sara, Jason, Marissa, and Anthony; his her adored children, David and his wife, Lina, Tom, Plainville Community Food Pantry, and had been great-grandchildren, Thomas and Oliver; his sisters, Marianne, Michael and his wife, Maryann, Joanne, honored with the Celebrate Plainville Award for Laura Pohrylo and Mabel Curran; and several nieces, and her pride and joy, Suzy, with whom she shared a Outstanding Community Service and Volunteerism nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased special bond; her three grandchildren, Evan, Spencer, by the Community Foundation of New Britain. by his brothers, Frank, Eddie, and Albert Oliveira. Joseph was a longtime Communicant of Our Lady Family and friends gathered at Bailey Funeral and Olivia; her sister, Louise Reckert and many of Mercy Church. Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville. A Mass of Christian loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by Joseph was a man of many interests and talents. A Burial was celebrated Thursday at Our Lady of Mercy her brother, Rudolph “Nick” Ghezzi. tinkerer and putterer extraordinaire. He valued his Church, 94 Broad St., Plainville. Burial will follow in Evelyn may be remembered with contributions to many friendships, some of which spanned continents Saint Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations B.A.R.C, 195 Maltby St, Bristol, CT 06010 or at and decades, but what he cherished most was his in memory of David can be made to the Dementia www.bristolarc.org family. Oh, the adventures we’ve had. Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Evelyn’s Besides his wife Rose he leaves his daughter Diane 18901. life was held at St. Matthew Church, 120 Church of Maine, and son Roger and his wife Christine of Ave, Forestville. Family and friends gathered prior Plainville. His daughter-in-law Pierrette predeceased to the Mass from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Plainville him. He also leaves his sister Sylvia, sisters-in-law, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many Funeral Home, 81 Broad St, Plainville. dear friends. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit: Joseph was also predeceased by his siblings www.PlainvilleFuneralHome.com Eymard, Emery, Arthur, Romeo, Georgette, Leon, Marcella, and Guy. Funeral services in celebration of Joseph’s life were Heaven Needed Mom held at the Bailey Funeral Home 48 Broad Street in Plainville. Military honors were accorded in tribute A beautiful garden now stands alone, of Joseph’s service to our country. Burial in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Plainville will be held privately. missing the one who nurtured it In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Joseph’s name may be made to the Plainville Community But now she is gone, her flowers still Food Pantry, Inc. 54 South Canal Street Plainville, bloom, and the sun it still shines, CT 06062. But the rain is like tear drops, ~ Janice M. (Zielinski) Schmidt ~ for the ones left behind. 75, widow of Peter E. Schmidt, passed ~ Miss you Mom ~ away on March 24, 2019. Janice was born in New Britain daughter of Jean (Kordek) Faryniarz and the late Lucian Zielinski. She was a 1961 graduate of Plainville High School Save the Date!! and graduated from Bryant College O.L.M. Tag Sale in Rhode Island with honors where she was Vice President of the Beta Sigma Gamma sorority. She 19 South Canal Street then worked as a medical secretary for an orthopedic firm in Hartford for several years. Janice enjoyed Friday May 3rd & Saturday May 4 th skiing and was an avid follower of NASCAR racing. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Besides her mother, Janice leaves her first husband, Details on Page 29 Steven Krenisky, Jr of Florida, a brother, Joseph A. Faryniarz, Jr. of Coventry, a brother in law, David Schmidt and his wife Jeanette of Southington and several cousins. BURIAL RIGHTS FOR ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY IN PLAINVILLE Funeral services and burial were held privately. There If you have a grave plot in the cemetery, please contact the Cemetery Office at 860.747.6825 are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial to name the person who will have burial rights of your plot after you pass. At St. Joseph contributions may be made to Komanetsky Estates, C/O Bristol Housing Authority 164 Jerome Avenue Cemetery we allow three cremains to be buried on top of a full body in one 4’ x 8’ grave. Bristol, CT 06010. The Bailey Funeral Home 48 We need on file who will have the rights to make those decisions. Broad Street in Plainville has care of arrangements. APRIL 2019 PLAINVILLE’S HOMETOWN CONNECTION PAGE 39 GOLDEN YEARS Pet Page KENNEL To list your “HOME NEEDED or PET WANTED”: 105 New Britain Ave. Plainville, Conn. E-mail: [email protected], Mail information to 860-681-5086 Hometown Connection, 27 Sherman Street, Plainville, CT 06062 Our Golden Retriever puppies are registered and micro-chipped. or Call and leave message 860-747-4119 A family-owned business where you can Attention: Jeannette Hinkson meet both parents of your new puppy. Send your pets pictures for their Birthday Party and/or Family Special Occasions to [email protected] ~ PRECIOUS PICTURES ~ Owl Receives a Helping Hand From Send us a Animal Control Officer picture of your pet with your and Neighbor John Hardy child, grand Animal Control Officer child or friend’s Donna Weinofer was child and we called recently to rescue will place it on the owl in the picture. our pet page When she arrived to search under precious the neigborhood. (Maria Road area). John Hardy pets. volunteer to assist her in Look Bella, the search. The owl was Mom says you finally found can’t play in my in a tree. room anymore if you pee on my rug! It was impossible for the Officer to reach the owl in the tree, but not for John (he is over six feet). The owl was checked by a Veterinarian then released to a park in Kensington. This month’s Precious Pet Pic! FLY FREE MY FRIEND!!!

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