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BARTLEM PROJECT

End’s in sight for design phase

By Francesca Fontanez Special to the Record-Journal

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During the July 11 Town Council meeting, the panel received an update on the Bartlem Park South project from Parks and Recreation Director John Gawlak. The town plans to turn the area into a multi-use recreation attraction with features such as athletic fields and a performance stage. The design phase of the park project is expected to conclude by fall. The project is overseen by an ad hoc committee of councilors, town officials and an engineering firm hired by the town, Weston & Sampson. The group expects to submit the plan to town boards, including to the Planning and Zoning Committee, by next month. The committee’s intent is to get the design phase wrapped up by the end of October.

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Claire Carson, second from left, placed first in Impact Teen Drivers’ “Just Drive PSA Video & Social Media Contest.” She is shown with her family and Meg Barbour, far right, education outreach manager for Impact Teen Drivers.

Student wins national award for texting and driving PSA Press Release

A Cheshire Academy student recently won a national award for her video on texting and teen driving safety. Claire Carson, Class of 2023, earned first place in the public service announcement category of the "Just Drive PSA Video & Social Media Contest." She was awarded $5,000 from NJM Insurance Group, sponsors of the Impact Teen Drivers’ nationwide contest. Carson’s video, “Eyes on the Road,” prompts viewers to consider how often they receive text messages while driving.

Her video then transitions to car accidents with text messages showing up on the screen, reading “OK, drive safe and I’ll see you there,” and “Are you home okay?” Carson concludes her PSA with an eyeopening statistic: drivers are at least four times as likely to get into a motor vehicle crash when looking at a phone. A ceremony was held on the Cheshire Academy campus, July 7, that included Carson’s family, academy faculty and staff, and representatives from Impact Teen Drivers.

The temperature is ramping up. The good news is there are plenty of options if you’re looking to beat the heat, and some of them might be closer than you’d think. Dress accordingly, and check out a few of these local water-based wonders.

Cheshire Community Pool, Bartlem Park The Cheshire Community Pool is a cut above the rest. This active aquatic facility has the public pool basics and hosts exercise and therapy programs, birthday parties, swim meets, and more. The facility has options for swimmers of all ages and abilities; the pool and facilities are accessible and there are classes available for children and senior citizens alike. If a class seems a little much for your first visit, consider picking up a day pass to check out the space and experience all it has to offer. See Heat, A3

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Gawlek said little has changed since the design was presented at referendum last year, when residents voted in favor of the $7.9 million project. The site is off Route 10, across from the high school and adjacent to Bartlem Park.

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Progress of the Bartlem Park South project will be reviewed by the council each month. Additional photos were provided by the manufacturer for the new restrooms to be installed on the site as well as the layout of a 600square-foot concession stand, with space for wrapped goods, a freezer, a refrigerator, and utility sink. This will be a pre-engi-

Plans for the Bartlem Park South project.

neered building. Among the reasons for going in this direction were the factors of time and cost, according to Gawlek.

Also proposed is an area for live bands, which is expected to be a similar structure to that found on the green in Meriden.

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As for contemporary highlights, in 2021 Lake Compounce introduced the public to Venus Vortex. This four-person raft ride sends brave patrons barreling through a dark shoot before plunging into a giant Venus flytrap-esque half pipe. An even more recent development is the updated Storm Surge, the famous lighthouse waterslide that’s been revamped for the 2022 season. Whether your idea of a fun day is floating down the lazy river or chasing an adrenaline rush, definitely look into a trip to Lake Compounce.

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It should be no surprise that the oldest still-operating amusement park in the country is home to some pretty astonishing attractions. While Lake Compounce may seem like an old classic when it comes to aquatic activity, the water park has definitely experienced some updates to give a fresh new feel to a family favorite. Before covering the new updates, it’s only fair to shout out the water park icons that live in the hearts of so many. From the Clipper Cove water playground to the Croc-O-Nile Lazy River, Lake Compounce essentially dominated the childhood summers of Connecticut’s millennial population – we can relive our glory days since the park is still home to these gems.

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The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at DW Gem Services, LLC, 355 Highland Ave., on June 23. The event celebrated the third anniversary of the business and its new office expansion. Guests were given an opportunity to meet DW Gem Services’ staff and business owner, Don Walsh. Walsh has more than 35 years of experience as a gemologist, expert appraiser and buyer of all types of jewelry, coins, Rolex and precious metals. DW Gem Services’ refurbished space gives the business additional room to showcase its beautiful and unique jewelry items. Pictured: Paul Ranando, Patrick Walsh, Jen Walsh, Don Walsh, Phil Newton, Town Manager Sean Kimball, Chamber President Yetta Augur, and Economic Development Director Andrew Martelli.

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Residents asked to voluntarily conserve water Citizen report

Water-saving tips

On July 14, the State of Connecticut declared a Stage 2 drought condition throughout all eight counties. Moving to Stage 2 means that drought conditions were emerging statewide and residents and businesses should take measures to minimize future drought impact.

The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority shared some simple things residents can do to converse water :

“Residents should be mindful of their water consumption and take sensible steps to reduce impacts on other water uses and on the environment,” Gov. Ned Lamont said. “We must begin early steps now to mitigate the potential for harm should the drought become prolonged.”

Check for any dripping faucets or running toilets. A leaky faucet that drips at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year. The average leaky toilet can waste about 200 gallons of water per day. That’s over 6,000 gallons of water a month.

A bath typically uses up to 70 gallons of water, whereas a five-minute shower will use only 10-25 gallons, depending on the efficiency of The Stage 2 drought declara- your showerhead. So shower tion prompted the Regional to save water. Water Authority to ask customers to voluntarily reduce Turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth can save water use by 10 percent. Less rainfall and rising sum- as much as four gallons of water. If you brush your mer temperatures have a teeth in the morning and at compounding effect, and taking steps to conserve wa- night, that adds up to saving 200 gallons of water a ter voluntarily can help. month. The same is true “While we currently have an when you wash your hands. adequate supply of water in our reservoirs, our request to When cleaning dishes, customers to voluntarily re- scrape your dirty dishes into duce their water use by 10% the trash and then put them not only supports the gover- into the dishwasher. The average dishwasher uses six nor’s appeal, and protects gallons of water per cycle; our vital supply of clean, safe drinking water, but it al- more efficient dishwashers use four gallons per cycle. A so helps consumers save running faucet uses about money on their water bill,” two gallons per minute. said Larry Bingaman, RWA President & CEO.

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Infants and young children are sensitive to the effects of high temperatures and rely on others to regulate their environments and provide adequate liquids. People 65 years of age or older may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to change in temperature. People who are overweight may be prone to heat sickness because of their tendency to retain more body heat.

People who overexert during work or exercise may become dehydrated and susceptible to heat sickness. People who are physically ill, especially those with heart disease or high blood pressure, or who take certain medications, such as for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation, may be affected by extreme heat.

Stay in air-conditioned buildings as much as possible. If you must be outdoors, try to limit your activity to the morning and evening, and try to rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to cool off. Find an air-conditioned shelter (Call 2-1-1 for a list of cooling centers). Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device. Avoid direct sunlight. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Take cool showers or baths. Check on those most at-risk several times a day. Pets that cannot be brought indoors should be provided ready access to water and shade to keep them cool. See Care, A7

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Wash your car at a car wash. Washing your car at home can use between 40 and 140 gallons of water.

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Wash only full loads of clothes. Older top-loading machines use 40 gallons of water to wash a full load. Today's newer standard models use 27 gallons, and more efficient Energy Star washers use 14 gallons per wash. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean patios, sidewalks, etc. Water flows from a hose at about six gallons of water a minute. If it takes 30 minutes to clean a patio or deck, using a broom saves 500 gallons of water.

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Washing your car at a car wash where water is cleaned and recycled uses about 15 gallons of fresh water for each wash. Use only non-potable water to water your lawn and gardens. Use a bucket to catch extra water when you run the water before a shower. If you take a bath, use the bath water to water trees, shrubs, and non-edible plants (not your vegetable or herb gardens).

Drink more water than usual. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more fluids.

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In Brief Run for The Cove Run for The Cove will take place Oct. 9 at Winding

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HHC opens Center for Gender Health This month Hartford Healthcare introduced its new medical clinic to provide individualized, compassionate care for transgender and gender non-conforming patients. The Center for Gender Health is inside the Community Care Center at 132 Jefferson St. Hartford. It offers various services – endocrinology, urology, gynecology, plastic surgery, voice therapy, primary care and behavioral health. It will run on a bi-monthly clinic model. The faciity won’t see patients until September but is accepting twenty referrals and making appointments. The goal is to create a safe space for transgender individuals seeking medical care, said Dr. Patrick Cahill, infectious disease doctor and medical director of the Community Care Center. “[Trans] people have had difficulty finding understanding and accepting medical providers and didn’t know where to turn to get people who could talk to them on an appropriate level,” he said.

al reported having at least one negative experience related to their gender, such as being refused treatment, verbal harassment and physical or sexual assault. “The barriers that are most debilitating for trans and gender diverse individuals are stigma, stereotype and fear,” said Dr. Laura Saunders, psychologist and director of the Center for Gender Health. “The expectation of rejection or feeling like you have to provide education to your provider is very daunting. No patient wants to feel that they are being misunderstood based on a core aspect of their identity.”

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Honorable mentions: An unlikely honorable mention goes to Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort in Middlefield. Despite the wintery name, there’s a giant water tubing slide attraction that should not be missed. Also, Portland's Brownstone Quarry Adventure Sports Park must be mentioned. This unique oasis has a plethora of inflatables, rentals and activities that provide all-day entertainment. Fair warning – on hotter days, due to the brownstone landscape, the water in the quarry does tend to grow a bit warmer than one might expect. Feeling the adrenaline rush of ziplining into warm quarry water is one of the experiences that everyone truly should try at least once in their life. Francesca Fontánez is a Meriden based journalist, educator, and creative. A graduate of both the University of New Haven and the University of Bridgeport, she is happy to be back in Meriden writing about the city she loves and surrounding areas.

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Mangiafico withdraws from primary By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

Democrat Anthony Mangiafico has withdrawn from the 13th district Senate race, ending an Aug. 9 primary runoff against fellow candidate and Meriden resident Jan Hochadel. Mangiafico said he notified state election officials Mon-

day, July 18 after learning that he had not raised enough money to qualify for public financing and could not keep pace with Hochadel’s sizeable volunteer campaign staff. Candidates needed to raise more than $17,300 from 300 in-district donors to be eligible for the state financing for a primary runoff.

“I don’t see a path to victory,” Mangiafico said. “I think it would be more divisive for the party for me to stay. … The best thing for me is to withdraw. Jan did have all the union backing her, that’s a lot of volunteers. I can’t compete with that. I will be backing Jan. I will do anything I can in November to support her.” Mangiafico is director of Adult Education in Wallingford and has served on Middletown’s Common Council for three years. See Primary, A16

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“Now the voters have a clear choice,” Vollano said. “Someone who has an alliance with the unions and not the taxpayers, and an outsider like myself with a proven history of being on the side of taxpayers. Do they want business as usual in Hartford or real change?” Vollano said his top priorities are tax relief for state residents, inflation strategies, juvenile crime, critical race theory, often called CRT, and parental choice in schools.

The 13th Senate district seat opened after Democrat state Sen. Mary Daugherty Abrams announced that she would not be running for reHochadel learned that she qualified for public financing election after two terms. on July 18. Without a primaThe district covers all of ry, the campaign’s focus is Meriden and parts of Midnow getting out and talking dlefield, Middletown and to as many constituents as Cheshire. possible, she said. Vollano reported $8,895.04 raised through June 30, according to the state Elections Enforcement Commission. He owns a fuel supply company and is a member of the Meriden Board of Assessment Appeals.

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