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Town’s clock-making past includes some twists By Mitzi Romano Special to The Citizen

A HISTORY HOUND REPORT

One of the History Hound’s favorite rest stops in town is the grassy knoll in front of the Watch Factory Shoppes. That got us wondering about the original Watch Factory and Cheshire’s connection to timepieces in general.

While the Watch Factory is the most prominent reminder of Cheshire’s timekeeping history, it turns out that Cheshire’s first clockmaker was Reuben Merriman. During the 1790s, he built grandfather clocks (formally known as floor clocks or longcase clocks) in a building located at what is now the site of First Congregational Church.

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Interestingly, he built his clocks in Cheshire during the winter months and shipped them south in the spring. The clocks would travel by boat to New York, and then to Virginia, where Mr. Merriman would load them on a mule train and personally deliver them to The History Hound poses at the Watch Factory Shoppes as wealthy Virginia planters. he uncovers unusual aspects of the town’s connection to See History, A2

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By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

The Rotary Club of Cheshire and the town-wide PTA feted public school bus drivers and transportation staff on Nov. 12, with an “Appreciation Breakfast” at Norton Elementary School. The PTA, local businesses and others donated pastries and fruits. Additionally, the Norton PTA came through with roses and elementary and high school Rotary Key Club students made cards for drivers and transportation staff. Aline Nichols, Rotary Foundation Chair and PTA president spoke with The Citizen and posted the group’s thanks on Facebook, noting, “The last two years have certainly been completely uncharted waters for everyone. Navigating through a pandemic was not something anyone had a plan for. It seems as if the entire world turned upside down for a period of time.”

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If you’re looking for retail therapy, look no further than Cheshire’s Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27. Cheshire Chamber of Commerce President Yetta Augur wants everyone to shop local this holiday season, and for good reason. The bigger chains don’t seem to have the inventory, and there’s plenty of great gift ideas here in town, she said. Hazel Prinz, 5, with her mother Jennifer Prinz, front, holds a card she made for Bus Driver and Transportation Staff Appreciation Day, celebrated locally Nov. 12. At back, from left: Rotarian Yan Liu and bus driver Stephanie Clark. Submitted

“We would like to recognize our amazing bus drivers and transportation staff for always putting our children’s safety as their first priority.” Nichols’ post continues, “You were able to adapt to new protocols,

while still being able to reassure our smallest passengers that they were in a safe environment.” Nichols said the Rotary Club of Cheshire intends to make bus driver appreciation day an annual event.

Augur gave a number of examples of nearby places to puruse, including Bishop Farms, which has an “adorable Christmas shop.” Augur said some shops may surprise you with perfect gifts, like Main Street Caffe. “They have great coffee, but they also have fantastic gifts. They have scarves and jewelry and adorable plaques,” she said. See Deals, A3

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2014. After navigating several steep stairways, we finally reached the gleaming clock mechanism, housed in a wooden shed on a platform “floating ” amid the church’s ceiling beams. While this looks a bit odd to the casual observer, this position is actually quite practical as it protects the well-oiled mechanism from getting clogged up with dust.

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two-story wood frame building was built just behind the watch factory From A1 on the site of the current Grange Hall (on WallingApparently, no Merriford Road). According to man grandfather clocks the 1892 work “History were ever sold in Conof New Haven County, necticut. But, in the Connecticut, Volume 1” “Program of the the founders’ intent was Cheshire Tercentenary to produce “a good, lowCelebration of the Three priced clock.” According Hundredth Anniversary to other reports, the of the Settlement of company actually manuConnecticut 1635-1935”, factured four kinds of there is a report of a clocks, as well as toy New York resident obclocks. However, the taining a family heirloom company experienced figrandfather clock from nancial difficulties before his sister in the South it was able to establish a with “Reuben Merriman, presence in the marCheshire 1795” engraved ket and suspended operon the faceplate. ations in 1888. After From grandfather clocks much of the machinery had been removed, to watches. Cheshire’s next significant contribu- heavy winds wrecked a major portion of the tion to timekeeping was the establishment of the building. Cheshire Watch CompaOf course, no discussion ny, which was founded of clocks in Cheshire in 1883. At the time, would be complete withArthur Hotchkiss had inout a look at the Town vented a long-coiled Clock, located in the spring primary action for steeple of First Congrewatches, and the Comgational Church. In 1889, pany purchased his Julia Humiston donated patent. Unfortunately, money to the town for the company was underthe purchase of a clock. capitalized and continuUnfortunately, there was ally struggled to improve no suitable location in its machinery without Town Hall for one. sufficient sales to cover operating expenses. As a Since Miss Humiston result, the plant was was a member of St. Peeventually forced to ter’s Church, she hoped close its doors in 1891. the timepiece might be The watch factory build- installed there, instead. ing (built in 1883) was But that also proved imthen purchased by the possible. As a result, the Episcopal Academy of clock was installed in the Connecticut (now known steeple of First Congreas Cheshire Academy), gational Church, where it renamed Seabury Hall, remains to this day. In and used as classroom her Will, Humiston set space. In 1979, it took on up a $15,000 trust, with a new life as the Watch the income on that fund Factory Shoppes. used, in part, to maintain the Town Clock. In the early days of the Cheshire Watch Factory, Recently, the History there also was a Hound’s handler was Cheshire Clock Compaable to get an up-close ny. This enterprise was look at the inner workincorporated in Novemings of this clock, thanks ber 1884, with Arthur to Steve Mulholland, the Hitchcock being one of official keeper since the original investors. A

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Cheshire’s clock is regulated by two sets of weights that control the chimes. One set is light enough to be handcranked. The other weighs an estimated 500 pounds and is hoisted about 20 feet by a motor and pulley system. The weights need to be reset each week, and at the same time the clock is checked for accuracy. The walls of the shed reflect the history of the clock and its keepers, starting with the autograph of C. H. Jackson in 1897. Paul Hotchkiss even recorded selected weather conditions during his tour of duty, such as a “heavy snow storm” on Feb. 20, 1921.

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At 129 on Main Spa, there will be discounts on spa gift cards Saturday. “They also have great finds in there with little gifts and jewelry,” Augur said. As an added incentive, the Cheshire Chamber plans a few surprises. “Shop at one of our Cheshire Chamber Businesses on Small Business Saturday and if we spot you, you will be rewarded by one of the Chamber Elves. We will be giving out gift cards if we catch you shopping local,” Augur said.

Collectibles, 910 South Main St., and proprietor Bob Leonard will have a 10-percent discount on select items during the day. The store offers collectibles, fun retro gifts, collector musthaves, shabby chic and oneof-a-kind items.

Buy one book, get one free at ReRead Books, in the lower-level of the Watch Factory Shoppes, and in the annex on the lower level next to Olive & Henry, check out Cheshire Luminary, which produces small-batch, handpoured, seasonally-scented

candles, wax melts and tapers. For Small Business Saturday, Cheshire Luminary will offer “bundle” discounts. Small Business Saturday was a concept initiated by Amer-

ican Express as a way to help small business owners during the recession in 2010. By 2011, the event was recognized by the U.S. Senate and now all 50 states participate.

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Artsplace seeks donations for Pajama Program By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Artsplace is once again the local drop off location for

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“Our donations have gone to Global Academy in Hartford, DCF in Middletown, New Reach in New Haven to three shelters, and to the Klingberg Family Center in New Britain, just to mention a few,” Pilarcyzk said. She estimates the state needs more than 2,400 pairs of pajamas each year.

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Pilarcyzk credits resident and retired Cheshire public school teacher, Gerry Woods, with the drive’s continual success, locally, over the years, dubbing her “the Pajama Program Ambassador.”

Woods has been involved in the program for more than a decade, beginning around the time of her retirement. “For the first couple of years I would collect the pajamas and books from family and friends,” Woods said. She was then invited to meet Genevieve Piturro, the Pajama Program founder at the non-profit’s location in NYC to learn more about the program. Piturro also traveled to Dodd Middle School to meet and thank students who volunteered with the yearly drive. Approximately 85 community partners are served in Connecticut, said Woods, who handles mostly New Haven and Hartford counties. The time spent with the program is fulfilling for her, especially meeting all the different people, she said. Collections of brand-new pajamas, in sizes newborn through adult, can be donated at Artsplace, 1220 Waterbury Road, until Thursday, Dec. 16. Pajamas must be complete sets, with a top and bottom, or a nightgown. The need is greatest for winter pajamas. Artsplace is also collecting new books for children of all ages. For more information, Artsplace can be reached at 203-2722787.

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Artsplace, 1220 Waterbury Road, is collecting brand-new pajamas in all sizes, from newborn to adult. Paja-

mas must be complete sets – a top and bottom, or nightgown. Artsplace is also collecting new children’s books. Drop off items in the marked plastic bin outside the front door until Thursday, Dec. 16. Artsplace may be reached at 203-272-2787.

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Christmas Fair After a one-year pandemic pause, Cheshire’s First Congregational Church Christmas Fair is back for 2021. It will take place Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the church, on the green in the center of town. Many of the fair’s beloved attractions will return: the gift basket raffle, cookie walk and “treasure jars” for children. The church’s signature item, homemade corn chowder, will also be sold, but for takeout only. Masks are required. Some features formerly held in smaller rooms will not be part of this year’s fair. All are welcome to get in the holiday spirit by stopping by. Parking is available behind the church. See Briefs, A7

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Holiday party, silent auction The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday party and silent auction will take place 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Farms Country Club, 180 Cheshire Road. The cost is $55 per person, and includes dinner, networking, and cash bar. Reserve at cheshirechamber.org, or email jean@cheshirechamber.org. For sponsorship information, call 203-272-2345.

Adopt-a-Family The holiday season is fast approaching and the Town of Cheshire is continuing its Adopt-a-Family Holiday pro-

gram, although with changes. It is understood that many individuals and organizations prefer to donate gifts and toys, but out of concern for the safety of all, physical donations of gifts will not be accepted. Donations in the form of gift cards will meet the needs of those facing financial hardship during the holidays. Popular retailers include Target, Walmart, Marshalls, Dunkin, Kohl’s, Amazon, and local establishments. Contact Kristen Schechter at Cheshire Human Services at 203-271-6690 with any questions you may have.

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OPINION: ‘Around Town’ readers have their say By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

It’s been awhile since I last checked into the mailbag, so now’s as good a time as any. Wandering around town, I’ve been surprised when I run into folks who read my column (and then don’t pelt me with eggs or tomatoes). I am not kidding when I tell you how much it means when you tell me something I wrote made you laugh out loud. In a recent column about I ran into a fan of my column pets, I mentioned Bonnie and Clyde, the mice I had when I the other day as I was running around town taking pic- was a kid. A reader wrote to tures. When I introduced my- tell me she had mice as well, and they had the exact same self, the wife said, “My husname. band reads your column every week.” I don’t recall that Here I was thinking I was so she said he liked it (snicker), original. Maybe I should look but he was a faithful reader. at it differently – we’re both He was nearby, so I went over clever. to say hello and thank him. From a Sperry Road reader Turns out he has a good comes this comment, “It’s albackstory. I can’t wait to ways a pleasure to read your share his story with you articles. Warm and readable soon. We do have amazing style.” people in this town. I frequently get comments on the columns that include a mention of the hubby. My husband is a good sport, no doubt about that. I told him I wouldn’t have much material if he wasn’t around. My friends are often fair game too (I wonder if they have caught on yet). At the very least, they give me great ideas (whether they know it or not).

In my worldview, anyone who says nice things like that goes right to the top of the next column. He was writing about a column I wrote back in April about local wildlife. I’ll let him take it from here: “I really empathized with this one because I too have noticed things missing from our property. No longer the evening bats, don't see turkeys like we used to, (and

I appreciated his thoughtful take on the topic of wildlife and the evolution of our natural environs in Cheshire. Another recent inbox favorite of mine is from a Cheshire couple, Jack and Jackie. They are regular readers. They have also contributed to the column, back when I was baking bread and looking for recipes (If you’ve been reading, you know I am now on the) variety of birds seems di- the diet, and so no more bread. Health coaches are minished. Gone are the cruel.) Anyway, Jack dropped muskrats too. On the other me a line to let me know how hand, we now have a pair of much he liked the recent colred squirrels that appeared umn on people who made last fall and we continue to Cheshire a great place to have too many deer. The live. He liked the “shout outs” damage they did this year was near devastating. It does to local businesses and noted seem that everywhere I drive, a few special people I mentioned are some of his famore and more property is vorites, too. One of those exbeing developed. I also noceptional people, Jack said, ticed that there seems to be did not live in our town and more ambient noise in the past year. Odd that this would he went out of his way to get a happen during the pandem- copy of the paper to them. That, he said, made him feel ic.” really good.

It seems as if the column about who helps to make this a great town connected with a lot of people. Anne Marie dropped a line to tell me she appreciated the topic as well. There was also Breina, who wrote to say, “What a great article on ‘There's no place like Cheshire.’ I totally agree with you on your ‘favorite’ people you pointed out in town.” Back to Jack. He said to keep doing what I’m doing: “Your subject matter makes the difference.” I am only sorry I didn’t have room to write even more of the names of everyone in this town who, whether they only work here or if they live and work here, make each day a little better for the rest of us. We are lucky to have them. Make sure to tell them you do appreciate them. Contact me at jvanderlek@ record-journal.com.

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CIAC will expand football playoffs in 2022 CHESHIRE — Starting next fall, more Connecticut high school football teams will make the postseason.

Under the six-division format, small Class L’s will slot into Class MM with the larger Class M schools.

A dozen more, in fact. Last week, the CIAC Board of Control approved a Connecticut High School Coaches Association proposal to expand from four classes to six beginning with the 2022 season. With eight teams qualifying in each enrollment-based division, the total number of qualifying teams will jump from 32 to 48.

Ditto for the small M’s and large S’s. They’ll segue into Class SS.

The plan was first proposed by the CHSCA to the CIAC Football Committee at the April 22 meeting.

"It's good for the bubble teams,” he said. “Teams that are smaller M's or the smallest LL or L, they'll be in the lower division, so that's good for them.

“I think it’s a good thing; we’ve had too many years where deserving teams didn’t get into the playoffs,” Platt coach Jason Bruenn said. “The coaches want it. Most people want more teams in the playoffs. We have 7-3 teams that aren’t going to get in. “I know critics will say this will be watered down,” Bruenn added. “This is a small state and there are too many champions. But what’s

Southington, one of the largest schools in the state, won’t be affected at all. The Blue Knights are Class LL and that won’t change. Still, Southington coach Mike Drury supported the change.

Class LL, L, M and S have been the cornerstone divisions since the state football championships started in 1976. There have been two interludes for Class MM and Class SS. In terms of the number of teams qualifying, for the first 19 years of the championships, only the top two teams in each division saw the postseason. Like pre-1969 Major League Baseball, there were no “playoffs,” just a championship. Between 1976 and 1980, there

were just the four core classes, thus eight qualifiers. The field expanded to 12 finalists when Class MM and Class SS were added for the first time. That format held from 1981-1994. In 1995, the state reverted back to Class LL, L, M and S, but expanded the number of teams to 16 by adding a semifinal round. Class MM and SS were revived in 2002 and stuck around through 2009. With semifinals in the mix, the annual number of qualifying teams during that stretch was 24.

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The next major change came in 2010 and it’s held until now. The classes dropped back to LL, L, M and S, but the tournament expanded to quarterfinals, creating slots for 32 teams.

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Gold Star The Connecticut Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will be located at Veterans Memorial Park, 51 Lower Lane, in Berlin. To donate to the memorial, visit woodywilliams.org/monuments/ctmonument.html.

Foster parenting There continues to be a pressing need for foster families in Connecticut. To learn more, contact Michelle Martins at 860-707-5068 or Allison Casinghino at 860-6375586, or email fostercareprograms@wheelerclinic.org.

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The Cheshire Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Blossom Nutrition, 190 S. Main St., on Oct. 28. Owners Jessica Lapinski and Stanley Pachica welcomed guests with samples of their popular tea and fudge. Blossom Nutrition offers protein shakes that are low in calories and high in protein. Pictured: David Veleber, Paul Ranando, Yetta Augur, business owners Jessica Lapinski and Stanley Pachica, Kevin Vigue, Jennifer Millea, Andrew Martelli, Sean Kimball, Donald Dobbs.

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Plainville-Southington health district gets new director By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — A leader from the Cheshire health dis-

trict took over as head of Southington’s health district Monday, filling a vacancy left by the departure of the former director.

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Susan Bencivenga-Lonczak got the nod from the Plainville-Southington Regional Health District board of directors. She started in 2016 with the Chesprocott Health District , the district that serves Cheshire, Prospect and Wolcott. Southington leaders were impressed with her experience, her familiarity with the area and her ideas for advancing the health district. “I think she’s going to bring a really positive vision to the district,” said John Barry, a regional health district board member. “Susan’s experience will be able to move the district forward in ways that will be very beneficial to the general public.”

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“We know she will be a great asset and resource to our towns,” said Mark Sciota, Southington’s town manager. The health district’s director position was vacant after the resignation of Shane Lockwood who left in early Octo-

ber to take a position in Florida.

Advising school officials, growing the districts Health department directors took on critical roles during the pandemic, advising on a host of government decisions and the implementation of measures intended to slow the spread of COVID-19. The health district’s role has changed since the height of the pandemic but Bencivenga-Lonczak said there’s still work to be done with vaccination and preventing the coronavirus spread in schools. “Our role in the health district will still be assisting the school system greatly,” she said. “They’re still working through COVID more than anybody else.”

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“It would be wonderful if we could get into offering different types of vaccinations, flu vaccines, things like that,” she said. “If COVID has shown us anything, it’s that community health is a big part of a health district.” Southington’s district has good partnerships with organizations like Hartford HealthCare, something that Bencivenga-Lonczak wants to continue.

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Bencivenga-Lonczak was formerly a chef, experience that’s helped in working with restaurants looking to meet health codes. When she left Chesprocott, she was chief Beyond pandemic work, Ben- sanitarian and acting health civenga-Lonczak said she’s director. Maura Esposito, hoping to expand the district’s Chesprocott health director, community health work. described Bencivenga-LonChesprocott is a larger health czak as organized, personable and capable.

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district and includes a nurse, a position that BencivengaLonczak would like to add to the Plainville-Southington district.

“She’s always been my rock, my second hand,” Esposito said. Bencivenga-Lonczak has filled in for Esposito when she’s been away. The two have worked together on getting grants for the health district and Esposito said Southington will benefit from her leadership. Barry said much of a health director’s work involves restaurant health standards, septic systems, mosquitos and other non-pandemic related duties. Bencivenga-Lonczak impressed health board members with her knowledge of those areas. “She has a lot of experience that’s going to work throughout the health district,” Barry said. The Plainville-Southington regional health district, which includes Middlefield, was formed nearly a decade ago. Lockwood was hired as the first director for the district. Bencivenga-Lonczak will earn $107,000 per year, Lockwood’s salary before his departure.

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Turkey facts for some Thanksgiving trivia fun By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

Once the Thanksgiving dinner plates are being cleared away and while waiting on coffee and dessert, why not delve into the fun of turkey trivia and see who knows these facts and figures. Eastern wild turkeys are big birds. Males can top the scale at 25 pounds. Females are smaller, at eight to 12 pounds. Male turkeys are called toms and do not have feathers on their head. They do have a

“beard.” It is made up of a type of fibrous feather and is connected to the breast. The sole purpose of this adornment is to attract females.

night. They fly up and into the branches at dusk.

The heads of male turkeys are red with white and blue. Male turkeys also have long appendages, called snoods, which hang over their beaks.

You can tell the sex of a turkey from its droppings. Males have J-shaped poop.

Only male turkeys gobble.

Connecticut was completely devoid of turkeys, thanks to overhunting, by the early 1800s. Turkeys from New York state were brought in to repopulate the species, beginning in the 1950s.

Turkeys can fly. However, domesticated turkeys from the frozen foods section in your supermarket cannot. Wild turkeys roost in trees at

Groups of turkeys are called rafters.

Turkeys have excellent sight and can see in color.

Wild turkeys are omnivores. They will eat frogs and reptiles, as well as insects, grasses, berries, seeds and acorns. The gobble from a turkey can be heard a mile away. Good luck catching a wild turkey, it can run up to 25 miles-per-hour. CT Foodshare expected to collect and distribute more than 51,000 turkeys to needy families this Thanksgiving. And, get this: more than 5 billion turkeys will be eaten in the United States.

Muddy Roots Farm in Wallingford raises approximately 80 turkeys annually for customers. They generally sell out, but farmers Kirsten and Chris keep two for their family to eat throughout the year. The Butterball turkey brand introduced its Turkey Talkline in 1981 to coach nervous cooks through the process of cooking their holiday birds. The most frequently-asked question on the Turkey Talkline? How long does it take to defrost a turkey.

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Report: Smoke alarm may not rouse children should ensure that they have a home fire escape plan that accounts for waking up preteens.

The Center for Injury Research and Policy at the Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio conducted a study to determine the most effective ways to awaken children and families during a house fire.

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To ensure your family is properly alerted should a fire occur, smoke alarms should be installed inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.

As part of the 2020 study, research indicated that high-frequency tone alarms awaken only 56 percent of children and prompt 55 percent to “escape” from the bedroom, as opposed to female voice, male voice and hybrid voicetone alarms that awakened 85-to-89 percent of children and prompted 84-to-89 percent to “escape.”

On levels without bedrooms, install alarms in a central location or near the stairway to the upper level. For the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm sounds they all sound.

Due to the extended period of time that pre-teens spend in slow-wave sleep, a sleep stage that requires the loudest noise to wake someone, a sleeping child’s ability to wake up and escape in response to a variety of smoke alarms vary.

Residents can also purchase pillow or bed shakers that can be linked to smoke and CO alarms. These work by shaking the pillow or bed when the alarm sounds. Also, the use of a low-frequency alarm can wake a sleeping person with mild to severe hearing loss.

There are not currently any smoke alarms manufactured specifically to awaken preteens. As such, residents

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