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Goodwill store opens on S. Main By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
Meaghan O’Meara, of Milford, was surrounded by clothes on racks and stacks of gray totes Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 7.
New Doolittle Elementary School Principal Amy O’Brien greets students Caitlin Tyrrel, 11, center, and Abby Smardin, 11, right, at the school on Tuesday, Aug. 6. O’Brien, a Cheshire resident, had been principal at Ansonia’s Mead School before her arrival at Doolittle. Photos by Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Families meet new principal By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
shaking hands as they walked into the library.
Classes for the town’s public school students don’t start until three weeks from now.
Seven-year-old Kaylie Plourde, brought a welcome gifts. O’Brien unwrapped the gifts, which included a potholder Plourde had crafted and a picture she had drawn.
But recently hired Doolittle Elementary School Principal Amy O’Brien is already settling into her new role. On Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6, the school was open for families to meet their new principal. “I’m ready to go,” O’Brien said, just before families began to file into the school’s library, where the meet-andgreet was taking place. O’Brien, a Cheshire resident who had been principal at Ansonia’s Mead School before her arrival at Doolittle, was soon chatting with parents and their students,
O’Meara, a longtime employee of Goodwill Industries, was one of about 40 staffers prepping the nonprofit’s newest store, at 935 S. Main St., for its grand opening Aug. 8. It is Goodwill’s 15th retail location in Connecticut. “You want to look at something from a shopper’s perspective,” O’Meara said of how she and other employees process items. O’Meara was hanging sweaters, shirts, pants and other clothes, attaching price tags. “I just want to make sure when customers go through the store, they see something nice, that they’re going to want to put to good use,” she said. “It’s a good feeling coming into work and knowing that you’re here for a bigger cause and the cause really involves the community.”
“This is beautiful,” O’Brien said. Kelly Plourde said her daughter is excited school will be resuming. O’Brien
“She told me yesterday she misses school,” Kelly Plourde are ongoing were on display, said. with buckets, ladders, boxes and other items lining the In addition to having a new leader, Doolittle is undergo- hallway, which led from the entrance to the library. ing some building renovations, including improveThe youngest participants in ments to the school’s restrooms. Signs those projects
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In addition to clothing, furniture, electronics, books, and small appliances, the store also offers toys, sporting goods, musical instruments and more. Just over three months ago, the more-than-
Richard Borer, president of Goodwill of Southern New England, unpacks a vintage polaroid camera for sale at the new Goodwill store.
1,200-square-foot space in a plaza next to Advance Auto Parts had been a Pier 1 Imports store. The funds raised through retail sales, after covering the store’s overhead, enable Goodwill Industries to continue to provide individuals with disabilities employment, education and recreational opportunities, said H. Richard Borer Jr., president of Goodwill Southern New England. Borer said the organization had long run an attended donation center across the street from the new store location. The new store now has an in-house donation center, but the existing center will remain open for a few more months. Borer said the popularity of that long-standing donation center, which has averaged more than 200 donations a week, was one of the reaSee Store, A68
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Author: Too many sightings to ignore By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen
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That’s a nod to another of his works. Spignesi is the author of more than 70 books on a variety of topics, of which a few are about UFOs. Spignesi’s topic and reputation have preceded him. The Mary Baldwin room is filled with the curious, the
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CHESHIRE ACADEMY CASE
Protective order granted in lawsuit over expulsion By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
HARTFORD — A Superior Court judge granted Cheshire Academy its request for a protective order against a family engaged in a legal battle with the school over their son's expulsion. But the July 22 protective order, which prohibits the plaintiffs from contacting former Cheshire Academy classmates, is not going uncontested. James F. Sullivan, the attorney representing Theodore and Sonia Mancini of West Hartford, has filed a motion requesting the court reconsider the protective order. Sullivan also filed
a 23-page objection to the school's motion to dismiss the suit. The couple says their son Michael was expelled for openly expressing conservative political views that were generally considered offensive by school staff. The school countered Michael Mancini, who was a sophomore at the time, was expelled for violating the school's code of conduct and for being disruptive and verbally abusive to peers. In the objection, dated July 31, Sullivan wrote Cheshire Academy officials “acted based on plaintiff's son's views that differ from the
views of others. The most powerful evidence that is exactly what the school is doing are the statements from Michael’s English teacher,” Sullivan wrote, adding that teacher stated he “frequently provides much needed counterpoints to drive discussions deeper.” Sullivan wrote the seven rule violations Cheshire Academy officials noted “were really attempts at muzzling Michael's political views and had nothing to do with legitimate discipline,” which he said, “is underscored by the fact that not one of these socalled violations resulted in a written report that would be posted on his student portal per the student handbook.” A 204-page memorandum the private school filed on June 13 in support of their motion to dismiss, says the
decision to expel Michael Mancini came “after exhibiting a pattern of harmful and inappropriate behavior, on matters of public concern, in violation of the School's community standards...That conduct and speech runs contrary to the core values of the School. Michael's conduct and speech have no place at Cheshire Academy and would not have been tolerated at any other school, private or public...” The memorandum details a Nov. 15, 2018 incident, alleging Michael Mancini made offensive comments that included “a racist joke about blackface.” Attorneys for the school described meetings between the Mancini's and school officials as “unproductive.” Attorneys wrote that following a Feb. 6 meeting, “Mr. and Mrs. Mancini were unwilling
to consider that Michael's words and conduct were inappropriate. “ The Mancinis' response, as written by Sullivan, alleges the school “falsely accused Michael of being a bigot, a racist, a misogynist, and a xenophobe. Such false accusations have damaged Michael’s reputation.” Sullivan, reached by phone Aug. 1, said the request by the school for a protective order “demonstrates Cheshire Academy's outright arrogance — that they can procure affidavits and witnesses, and that my client can't do the same.” A hearing on the motion to reconsider the protective order is scheduled for Aug. 26 in Hartford Judicial Court. mgagne@record-journal.com 203-317-2231 Twitter:@MikeGagneRJ
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Mixed results for area students on achievement test By Mike Gagne Record-Journal staff
MERIDEN — Most area public school students who took the School Day SAT as high school juniors last spring earned scores in English language arts indicating they are ready for college in that subject.
show the percent of students in each school district who had earned scores in either the not met category or the approaching categories. Statewide, 62% of last year’s high school juniors achieved scores in English language arts that had met or exceeded the standard considered college and career ready. A total of 41% achieved those levels on the math portion of the SAT.
of students earned an ELA score indicating they had met or exceeded the college and career ready benchmark. In math, just under 12 percent of students achieved a score that either met or surpassed the benchmark in that subject.
In Cheshire, 85.8% of students achieved a score conBut math results in the same sidered college and career test showed greater dispariready on the English lanties. guage arts portion of the test. The average score It was the fourth year 11th Local results appear to miramong all students was 571. graders had taken the test ror statewide averages. Meri- Meanwhile, a far lower persince the state adopted it as den, a school district with centage of students, 63.9%, its student achievement more than 7,900 students earned a score considered measure for high school stu- and a considerably larger dents. The State Department percentage of students from college and career ready on the math portion. The overof Education recently relow income families than all average score, 562, was a leased those results to the surrounding communities, little bit lower, in that subpublic through its Edsight had the smallest percentages ject. education data website. of students who earned Test scores were broken into scores considered college or In Southington, results were similar on both tests: the avcareer ready. four levels. Level one was erage score in ELA was 534 not met; level two, apIn Meriden, students averand 533 in math. Wallingford proaching; level three, met; aged a 453 score on the Enstudents averaged 520 for and level four, exceeded. Da- glish language arts portion ELA and 502 in math. ta shared with the news me- and 424 on the math pordia late last week did not tion. Overall, more than 37%
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On the English language arts portion of the test, the average score for students statewide was 515 on a 200 to 800 scale. Most districts averaged scores above the statewide average. Students who scored above 480 achieved what officials said was the benchmark for being determined ready for college and career.
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Students statewide averaged a 501 score in math, which officials noted is lower than the college and career readiness benchmark score of 530. But students are “on average approving the minimum proficiency standard,” a department press release stated.
For example, about 10.8% of students not categorized as high needs earned a math score that fell in the “not met” range. Meanwhile, 46.1% of students considered as having high needs earned a score within that range.
Statewide results showed large achievement gaps between students who are considered as having high needs and those without those needs. The high needs grouping includes students whose families are low-income, students who are con-
On the other end of the performance scale, 58.8% of non-high needs students earned a score that met or exceeded the college and career ready benchmark, while 17.8% of high needs students met that same benchmark. See SAT, A6
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“We have been seeing things in the sky forever,” he said. Even in medieval paintings and religious paintings, Spignesi points to what seem to be UFOs in the background of the artwork. Pushing the envelope or one’s limit of receptivity, Spignesi explained that when a copy of the famous Mona Lisa painting is dupli-
unexplained sighting in 1957. Spignesi produces a copy of the photo, of that event, which shows seven UFOs flying in formation.
Former President Jimmy Carter encountered a UFO in Georgia in 1969 and filed an official report with the International UFO Bureau.
A map of the United States is projected on to the screen at the front of the room. The states with the darkest shades of color have the most UFO reports. They are notably in the Pacific northwest. States with little to no color are found in the south; Connecticut has medium shading. Apparently, residents have seen more than a few UFOs in the Nutmeg State. That includes Spignesi, who once saw an unidentified flying object early one morning while stopped at a traffic light. “I was fully caffeinated,” he said.
From the audience, Frank Hill asked “What do you think of the ‘Men in Black’ movie?” Spigesi replied the movie came from the comics, and from myth. “There are real-life counterparts. There are real ‘Men in Black,’” he said.
President Ronald Reagan saw a UFO and spoke to the media about it.
East Haven was the site of a well-known, and as of yet
Who to believe and what to believe? Credibility is paramount, said Spignesi. There are well-publicized sightings by astronauts as well as celebrity sightings. John Lennon was a believer. Lennon said he saw a UFO fly over the United Nations, said Spignesi. He even made reference to it in a song, Spignesi said.
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It was 1947 in Washington state, that a civilian pilot, Kenneth Arnold, reported “saucer” shaped discs flying at remarkable speeds. These are speeds which were unheard of at the time. His report became public, and the term “flying saucer” became incorporated into the vernacular, said Spignesi.
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Spignesi also mentioned President Nixon and Jackie Gleason. The two were good friends and, allegedly, on Nixon’s invitation they visited Homestead Air Force Base in Florida to see the bodies of greys from the famous Roswell crash site.
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UFOs are the stuff of everyday newspaper headlines, said Spignesi, from the New York Times to the Military Times and NY Post. Sightings have been reported in every country, every continent, he said rattling off the names: Japan, Yugoslavia, Brazil, Indonesia, Russia,
cated twice and flipped, it produces an eerie vision, a classic image of “a grey,” more commonly known as an alien being.
Gopalakrishnnah said despite the persistent gaps, “a solid majority of our students are meeting college and career benchmarks” in English. However, he acknowledged, in math, results are not as strong. “We still have a long way to go,” he said.
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Food truck regulations vary by municipality By Jeniece Roman and Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
creased popularity of food trucks, particularly at breweries.
After about a month operating next to a Wallingford brewery, a local food truck learned it had to change locations due to zoning regulations.
Lobster Tails food truck is serving customers at a new location in Wallingford, 995 N. Colony Road, after operating next to Center Street Town Planner Kacie Hand Brewing Co. at 24 Wallace said Brualt didn’t notify the Ave. Lobster Tails owner Paul Brualt said the business town he would be operating was welcomed by the brewery owners about a month ago.
Rules vary by municipality and local officials say they may need to review regulations because of the in-
“The brewery was great,” Brualt said. “They didn’t want to have a whole bunch of food trucks ... They didn’t want a different guy from a hundred miles away. They wanted it to be a Wallingford business.”
next to the brewery and didn’t have all of the necessary permits. Hand said food trucks are prohibited in the town center, except for special events. In a statement on social media, Center Street Brewing said that the owners of Lobster Tails are great people who work hard and
make delicious food. “We would love to host food trucks, but we have to respect the ordinances and rules put in place by the town of Wallingford. At this point it is a matter between the property owner and the town officials,” the statement said. See Food trucks, A10
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Rogers Orchards recently opened for its 210th season, offering visitors fresh produce like peaches, tomatoes and corn. “All things are looking good here and we’re excited to have another harvest,” copresident Peter Rogers said. The 400-acre farm started with growing apples, which is still its main produce, but the harvest season always starts with peaches. Rogers said this summer’s heat and humidity has been good for the crops. “They respond really well and I think given how hot it’s been… it’s just going to add flavor to the stuff that we (offer) here,” he said. The farm has two countrystore locations – 287 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike
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Rogers Orchards peach festival Aug. 18 and 336 Long Bottom Road. Both offer the same produce and bakery items. Victoria Germano, retail manager, said peaches, corn and apple cider donuts are her favorites. She has been working for the family-run business for nine seasons. “Everything here is treated with care,” Germano said. “We want people to have a great experience coming in … and (leave) with smiles.”
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Stone marks a bit of old school hooliganism By Mitzi Romano
(This week’s History Hound with Mitzi Romano, for the Cheshire Historical Society, takes its topic from a file called Quirky Landmarks of Cheshire that visits the somewhat odd and mostly undiscovered Cheshire trivia that lies in plain sight in your everyday travels.) This week the History Hound stops by a true “Landmark of Old Cheshire” and asks how many towns create a monument to “hooliganism”? And right in front of Town Hall, no less! That’s where you’ll find a plaque, affixed to a stone, that reads: “This old stone was brought from the center of Prospect early in 1800 by a group of Cheshire young men to serve as a stepping stone for those attending the church which then stood on
the east side of the present green.” When Cheshire’s Second Meeting House was in use, many couples rode horses to Sunday services or town meetings with the husband seated in the saddle, and the wife on a pillion (a seat) behind him. Almost every house had a stone or platform mounting block to help in mounting horses. However, Cheshire’s Meeting House was missing this necessary convenience. As a result, several young Cheshire men set out to find an appropriate stone. As the History Hound (aka Maverick, the canine detective) can attest, there is really no shortage of rocks in Cheshire. This was true even in the 1800s. At that time, the area that is currently the Town of Prospect was a por-
tion of Cheshire known as Columbia Parish. So, it’s really no surprise that the men didn’t have to travel far to find the stone were looking for – essentially in their own backyard. However, the people of Columbia Parish had their eyes on the same stone for their own use. As the story goes, the Cheshire men set out in the dead of night with a sled and two or three span of oxen to pluck the stone out of the earth and transport it to the Cheshire Green. They positioned it at the exact spot where it sits today. For a time, the residents of Columbia Parish protested the “theft” and threatened to reclaim the stone, but they never did carry out that threat.
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Film Screening: Jim Hawk Production, Thursday, Aug. 29, 6 to 8 p.m. Independent filmmaker James W. Hawk, with guest host Ron Gagliardi, will screen five of his short films. Hawk’s films were all made in and around Cheshire.
Trivia night Special Trivia Night – All Things Cheshire – will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Registration required for this adult pro-
UFO More UFO sightings followed Arnold, and investigations got underway by government officials. Following up on Project Blue Book cases, UFO reports researched by the U.S. government from 1947-1970, Spignesi chose from among the 200-plus sightings, deemed “not explainable,” filed by pilots, judges, radar operators and others who have that level of credibility. Spignesi found their experiences “definitive.” He cites a few of the Project Blue Book reports, including one concerning U.S. Navy
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trucks to operate with approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Chairman Joseph LaPorte said the requests aren’t frequent.
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Town by town Regulations on food trucks vary greatly by municipality. In Meriden, food trucks are restricted to public roads and locations such as Hubbard Park and aren’t allowed on private property. It’s the opposite in Cheshire, which doesn’t allow food trucks in public places but does allow them on private property if they’re serving employees of a single business. Southington allows food
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“Every year I look forward to Rogers opening,” Nattrass said. “Their corn, their peaches, their apricots, and all their produce is really great.”
able this time of year. Pears, nectarines and some apples will be available next month. Susan Nattrass of Florida was visiting the Home Farm Salesroom at the Long Bottom Road location July 26.
Rogers will hold its annual Peach Festival on Aug. 18. With a purchase at the store,
Bill Voelker, Cheshire’s Town Planner, said there are no plans to amend the town’s food truck regulations but that the growing microbrewery industry could prompt changes. Restaurant owners would need a chance to weigh in on any proposed changes. “If we’re going to get interest by the microbreweries, and we’re starting, it’s something we’ll have to talk about,” he said.
patrons get free ice cream sundaes with peaches. The festival has been held for more than 40 years. “(People) come from all over the area to share in that experience and celebrate the heart of the peach season,” Rogers said. bwright@record-journal.com 203-317-2316
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Thursday Digital Fine Art: Aug. 15, 9 a.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St. Excel - Level 1 Class: Aug. 15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Certstaffix Training Hartford, 615 West Johnson Ave., Suite 202, Cheshire. Farmers Market: Aug. 15, 4 6:30 p.m. Cheshire Parks and Recreation Building, 559 S. Main St., Cheshire. Summer Concert with Ticket to Ride: Aug. 15, 6:15 7:45 p.m. Free. Masonicare Health Center, 22 Masonicare Ave., Wallingford. 888-6799997. info@masonicare.org. Mystic Aquarium Touch Tank Adult Session: Aug. 15, 6 - 7 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St.
Klingberg Family Centers has scheduled Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Sessions for the first and third Wednesday, and the second and fourth Monday
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Saturday Classy, Sassy, and a Bit Bad Assy Comedy Night: Aug. 17, 8 - 9:30 p.m. $30 $40. Square Foot Theatre, 950 Yale Ave., Wallingford. 203-793-7383. squarefoottheatre@gmail.com.
Digital Fine Art: Aug. 21, 9 a.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St. Open Mic Night: Aug. 21, 7:30 - 11 p.m. Free. Square Foot Theatre, 950 Yale Ave., Wallingford. 203-793-7383. squarefoottheatre@gmail.com.
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Digital Fine Art: Aug. 22, 9 a.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St. Farmer's Market: Aug. 22, 4 - 6:30 p.m. Cheshire Parks and Recreation Building, 559 S. Main St. Summer Concert with Simply Swing: Aug. 22, 6:15 7:45 p.m. Free. Masonicare Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford. 888-6799997. info@masonicare.org.
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Five ways to have a Happy School Year
(BPT) - For kids, the start of a new school year is like New Year’s Eve: a chance to start fresh and set intentions for the year ahead. It’s a time to reboot, make new friends, get new clothes and gear, and find new opportunities to fuel their passions. As parents, you can help your children have a Happy School Year by encouraging them to set and accomplish their goals - or
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Bus routes can be found on the Cheshire Public Schools Powerschool Parent Portal website in late August. Transportation changes are being made daily right up until the day before school starts. Please check the parent portal right before school starts for updates and changes. Directions for the parent portal are available on the Cheshire Public Schools website.
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Instill a love of reading in youngsters Reading is a rewarding activity that can benefit people throughout their lives. A great way to pass time on a summer day at the beach, reading also can provide a host health benefits, some of which may surprise even the most avid reader. According to a review from the Cochrane Library, a scientific review board in the United Kingdom, mentally challenging tasks may be beneficial for people with mild to moderate Alzhei-
mer's disease. Mental stimulation improved scores on memory and thinking tests for people with dementia. But the benefits of reading are perhaps even more profound for children. The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital notes that reading and writing skills can help children perform better in the classroom and even benefit them down the road in their professional lives. When children read,
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Turn off your devices The AAP says children youngster than 18 months should be discouraged from using screen media other than video chatting. Children between 18 and 24 months of age should only use digital devices together with their parents. For children older than two years of age, screen use should be limited to no more than one hour per day. Turning off these devices and promoting reading limits kids' exposure to digital media while providing a perfect opportunity to read.
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What kids can do in the face of bullying
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, bullying has been linked to various negative outcomes, mental health issues, substance abuse and suicide. When taking steps to combat bullying, parents and educators should not overlook the benefits of enlisting children in their efforts. The following are some ways adults can work with youngsters who want to stop bullying.
Teaching kids to respect others StopBullying.gov, the DHHS' website devoted to stopping bullying once and for all, notes the importance of teaching kids to treat everyone, including other children, with respect. Parents can teach kids to pause before saying or doing something that can be harmful to someone else. Bullying inflicts physical and emotional pain on its victims, so teaching kids to recognize that words can be just as harmful as fists may encourage them to think twice before saying something mean to a classmate. The DHHS also recommends advising children to
do something else if they feel an urge to say or do something mean. Walk away from a situation to watch television, play a video game or engage in another activity rather than saying or doing something hurtful.
What kids being bullied can do Kids being bullied also can employ certain strategies to overcome bullying. The DHHS recommends teaching children to look at bullies and telling them to stop in a calm, clear voice. Laughing it off might also work for kids who find joking comes naturally to them. The DHHS advises against fighting back, instead suggesting kids walk away and stay away before finding an adult who can stop the bullying on the spot. Encouraging students to confide in adults they trust also can help them overcome bullying and the feelings of loneliness that bullying can elicit. Trusted adults can help children devise a plan to stop the bullying. The DHHS notes that most bullying happens when adults are not around, so staying near adults and other children can help kids avoid situations where they might be vulnerable to bullies.
What witnesses to bullying can do Bullying can have a negative impact on children who witness bullying, even if they aren't the victims. Adults can encourage children to speak to trusted adults and to report instances of bullying. In addition, children should be encouraged to be kind to children who
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Get organized
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New school year, new schedule. Develop a system to keep yourself and your family organized, ensuring resolutions don’t fall by the wayside. Keep track of supplies needed for the year, a personalized planner to track projects and activities, and sticky notes to keep everyone posted (literally) on family whereabouts. To help your family track progress, you can even create and
dreaded. Include festive decorations and party props, a Happy School Year music playlist, and your kid’s favorite foods and treats. There are a lot of sweet school-themed snacks you can make too. Grab some fun cookie cutters or check out Pinterest for tips on how to use what you already have in your kitchen to make fun treats.
decorate a family “Happy School Year” cork board.
Ease into the year To give your children the best chance of having a Happy School Year, try easing into the school year by adjusting your routine a week or more in advance. For example, if your child’s resolution is to make it to school on time, set the morning alarm a full week before the first day of school.
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Pros and cons to giving kids allowances
Parents can employ various strategies, including assigning chores, to instill a sense of responsibility in their children. The natural segue from chores is to offer compensation for the jobs that children are doing. Allowances can provide foundations for parents to teach kids about working for a living. Kids are able to grasp the concept that money doesn’t come without hard work. Also, allowances
paint the picture that one’s financial resources are commensurate with the effort he or she puts in. Giving allowances also can help teach children how to manage money, plan ahead and make spending choices about what’s most important, according to the parenting guide Raise Smart Kids. Allowances can be tough to figure out. For example, parents may not know how to determine the rate and frequency of payouts.
According to Lewis Mandell, a former dean of business at the State University of New York at Buffalo, giving a child an allowance, especially a regular, unconditional allowance that the child can depend on, isn’t the right way to approach allowances. Children may begin to view this allowance as an entitlement. In fact, Mandell’s research on teens in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia found, without exception, that teens who received a regular
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How to help kids make friends at school The family and parenting resource Parenting Science notes that research indicates that the most popular children are those who exemplify certain traits. These traits include being caring; a willingness to share; a willingness to offer help; and strong verbal skills. Children who embrace these traits may prove better at making friends. Parents may find that youngsters need some encouragement to build their social circles, and the following are some ways parents can offer that encouragement.
Encourage kids to seek out someone on their own It may be challenging to walk up to a group and introduce yourself. Encourage students to seek out some-
one who is alone and then strike up a conversation, which can be less intimidating than approaching a group. Emphasize to kids that other students may also be a little shy and looking to make friends.
Practice conversation starters at home Children can work with their parents to come up with topics that can help foster communication. These can include ice breakers and common interests, such as favorite television shows or video games.
person seem less approachable. Smiling, engaging in conversation and being friendly can make it easier to make friends.
with their peers. Feeling valued and listened to may encourage other children to be more friendly and engaging.
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The education resource Understood says teachers can give children responsibilities, such as the opportunity to hand out snacks or papers, which can build confidence and provide opportunities for kids to converse with their peers.
The social networking advisement site Young Scot suggests having students ask open questions, such as: “How was your summer?” or “What sports do you like to play?” These types of questions can kick-start in-depth conversations.
Help children be active listeners
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An active listener is someone who makes it clear that he or Teach kids she is paying attention. Makapproachable body ing eye contact, orienting language the body toward the speaker and making relevant verbal Wearing earbuds or exhibiting negative body language, responses are some active such as crossed arms or avoid- listening strategies that can help kids more fully engage ing eye contact, can make a
Students often make friends in social or extracurricular settings, such as on a sports team. With a shared interest, it’s easy to find topics to discuss. Making friends in school can make time spent in the classroom more enjoyable for youngsters.
Reading Continued from page 4 together with children is a wonderful way for parents to foster a language-rich environment in their families. Reading can open lines of communication between parents and children, providing a chance for them to discuss books and their themes.
Visit the library A trip to the library can help children discover books that align with their interests. Such books may serve as a catalyst for a love of reading in youngsters. A love of reading can benefit youngsters in numerous ways. Parents can try various strategies to instill a love of reading in their children.
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Archbishop Fulton Sheen moves toward canonization By Rev. Ralph Lord Roy
Fifty or so years ago the best-known Catholic clergyman in the United States was the televangelist Fulton Sheen. He had been born in El Paso, Illinois, in 1895, raised on a farm, trained for the priesthood in seminary, and was teaching college in England when, in 1920, his bishop in Peoria, Ill., called him back home. He was assigned to the faculty at Catholic University in Washington, D. C., where he taught philosophy. Fr. Sheen soon became a revered speaker, first as a radio preacher on "The Catholic Hour," then on the popular telecast, "Life is Worth Living," a series that won the priest two Emmys. It's estimated that he regularly drew 20-30 million viewers each week. He appeared as a slender ascetic figure with deep-set blue eyes and an inspiring message of general interest, often with a touch of humor. One of my relatives, Uncle
Ephraim, a Protestant, seldom missed his telecasts. Sheen became known for the number of conRoy verts he led into the Catholic Church, among therm Clare Booth Luce, noted playwright and journalist, wife of Henry R. Luce of Time/Life. and the first woman elected to represent Connecticut in Congress. The claim has been made that altogether Sheen was responsible for 52,000 people worldwide embracing Catholicism. Along the way he became a bishop, then an archbishop, continuing his work in the media, while writing 65 books and a weekly column carried nationwide. At age 74 he retired to an apartment on 77th St. in Manhattan. On Dec. 10, 1979, 40 years ago, he died and his remains were interred in a
quired a miracle credited to Sheen. A Vatican panel attributed the miraculous healing of a baby to his inAfter the Diocese of Peoria tercession. In 2010 Bonnie initiated the cause for Engstrom and her husband, Sheen's canonization, a con- Travis, decided to name troversy arose. Some argued their third child, if a son, that Sheen left instructions James Fulton after Sheen. that his body should be inThey were devoted viewers terred in New York. A niece, of encore presentations of Joan Sheen Cunningham, "Life is Worth Living" which went to court to have him continues to be telecast on moved to Peoria. The VatiEWTN and other channels. can apparently indicated James Fulton was stillborn, that the cause for his canon- his life threatened by a knot ization would not go forward in the umbilical cord. For until the issue was resolved. the first 61 minutes after his The Archdiocese of New birth the baby did not York lost its final appeal, and breath. The mother called this past June 27, without on Sheen, "repeating his prior public notice and with- name in my head over and out ceremony, Sheen's reover, and invoking him to mains were transferred to pray for us." As James Fulton the Cathedral of the Immac- was about to be declared ulate Conception in Peoria, dead he began to breath, where his tomb may be visit- and the infant has since ed. The remains are encased grown into a normal child, in a marble monument at physically and intellectually. the side altar dedicated to The family submitted the Blessed Mother Mary. Our miracle to the Fulton J. Lady of Perpetual Help. Sheen Foundation in Peoria and it has been accepted by Beautification, the next step Pope Francis. The date of before his canonization, reSheen's beautification has yet to be announced. basement crypt under the main altar at New York's St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Worship Calvary Family Worship Center, 174 East Johnson Ave., Sunday service - 10 a.m. Visit calvarylife.us for more information or call 203-272-1701. Cheshire Lutheran Church, 660 W. Main St., Sunday worship –9 a.m.; Bible Study – 9:10 a.m. 203-2725106. Cheshire United Methodist Church, 205 Academy Road, Adult Sunday school - 9 a.m.; Children’s Sunday school - 10 a.m.; Sunday worship - 10 a.m. The Rev. Kenneth J. Kieffer, 203-2724626. White Oak Baptist Church, Cheshire Campus, formerly Christ Community Church, 120 Main St., Sunday worship, 9:15 a.m., Sunday Dis-
cipleship classes for all ages – 11 a.m. Nursery is available for children 5 and under; Children's Church on third Sunday of the month through grade 6; Wednesday Worship Study and Prayer – 7 p.m. at 20 North Whittlesey Ave., in Wallingford. 203272-6344. whiteoakbc.net. Cornerstone Church, 1146 Waterbury Road, Sunday services - 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Nursery and children’s church is available for all children up through fifth grade; youth group - 6 to 8 p.m. cornerstonecheshire.com. Fellowship of Life Church, 150 Sandbank Road, Sunday - 10 a.m. worship and teaching; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. revival prayer. 203-272-7976.
First Congregational Church, 111 Church Drive, Sunday 8 and 10 a.m. services. 203272-5323. Oasis, 176 Sandbank Road, Sunday - 10:15 a.m. 203-4390150. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 59 Main St., Sunday - 8:15 a.m. Rite I; 10 a.m. Rite 2 with choirs. Children’s Worship and Faith Formation – 9:45 a.m. 203-272-4041. Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Shabbat worship services every Friday at 7:30 p.m. except for the first Friday of every month when family services take place at 6:30 p.m. 203-272-0037. Word Church Ministry, Bovano Plaza 830 S. Main St., Saturday 1 to 3 p.m. 203435-0906.
Archbishop Sheen and Cardinal Francis Spellman. Sheen was in great demand as a speaker, but Spellman didn't want him to visit any churches in the Archdiocese of New York. Several reasons have been suggested for the antagonism. "Ecclesiastical rivalry" is one. Did Spellman feel resentful, even jealous? Clergy, we know, are human with human weaknesses. We've seen a lot of that in recent years. The last assignment of Archbishop Sheen was to head the much smaller Diocese of Rochester, N. Y. Joan Sheen Cunningham, his niece, wrote that sending her uncle to Rochester caused him a painful "heartache.” This focus on saints still can lead to confusion. When a miracle is attributed to a saint, did that saint have the power and authority to perform the miracle, or was it the saints’ intercession with God that led to the miracle?
Then this question. Must the faithful believe all the miracles attached to saints over past centuries? What about modern saints? Consider St. While Archbishop Sheen is Padre Pio. Could he heal tymuch admired, he also has phus, cancer, blindness and been controversial. He was very conservative in his the- other afflictions? Read minds? Levitate and biloological and political views, cate? Did he have the stigwarning against what he mata, the wounds of Christ? called the "False Church....worldly, ecumeni- Did his body exude the cal and globalist." He wrote: 'odors of holiness', the sweet scent of flowers? During the "We are living in the day of the Apocalypse, the last days 1920s the Vatican had banned Padre Pio from sayof our era....The two great ing mass and hearing conforces of the Mystical Body fessions. He was so popular of Christ and the Mystical among the laity, however, Body of Anti-Christ are beginning to draw up the battle that Pope John Paul II canonized him in 2002, What lines for the catastrophic appear as miracles to some contest." He listed twelve tricks by which the devil will are viewed as superstitions deceive many of the faithful. by others. The Anti-Christ will come as a "Great Humanitarian" talk- Bless one and all, of every faith and nation. May peace ing "peace, prosperity and fill our lives and our world! plenty." Sheen had prophesied a war between the Soviet Union and the United Ralph Lord Roy of SouthingStates and its allies. ton is a retired United Methodist Minister. Email: There also were reports of ralphlroy@aol.com. growing hostility between
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“Back to school is a good time for us,” Borer said. “Kids grow so fast. A lot of the stuff we get, children’s clothing, may have been worn maybe once or twice.”
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Hinckley steps down after what had been a challenging year at Doolittle. Those challenges included the suicide of an 11-year-old student last December. The death led to questions and
the meet-and-greet appeared to delight in the evening’s food and beverage offerings — which included plates filled with cookies, brownies and bite-sized candy bars, and lemonade and iced tea to wash them down. Town Manager Sean M. Kimball, a parent of an incoming Doolittle third grade student, was among the first to walk into the library to say hello.
Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Solan was among those who attended. He also expressed optimism about the leadership O’Brien will bring to Doolittle.
Cheryl Roome, a parent with a child entering second grade, said she wanted to attend the event in support of their new principal.
“She’s a tremendous hire,” Solan said. “We’re really excited about her. Ms. O’Brien brings a lot of experience with elementary grades, including middle school… She brings a really positive attitude. I’m sure she will be a
“She seems really nice, very friendly,” Roome said.
fresh start for Doolittle.” O’Brien succeeds former Doolittle principal Russell Hinckley, who Solan said had stepped down to resume his previous duties as a special education teacher. Solan said Hinckley’s new position will focus on the district’s elementary school transition programs and he would be splitting time between several different buildings.
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Public Schools General Kitchen Workers - 4 Substitute Positions - 3.5 Hours per Day, as needed, 3.5 Hours fall between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Food and Nutrition/ Kitchen Substitutes If you have Food Service experience and like to keep busy, this fast paced job is for you. Come work with a terrific team preparing food in the kitchen and serving lunch to our students. Follow the school schedule with summer, weekends and holidays off. Must be able to put away stock and inventory, and wash pots and pans. Food Service experience preferred. Supervised by: School Food Manager Qualifications: School education or equivalent Salary: $13.50 Apply at: http://www.applitrack. com/cheshire/onlineapp/
20’X40’ SPACE - W/14’ overhead door, $560 mo. 24/7 access. (203) 237-5572.
Rooms For Rent MERIDEN - Room for rent, utils incl., shared BA. $560 mo. Call (203) 217-7122.
Lawn and Garden 42” CRAFTSMAN LAWN TRACTOR - With bagger, $90. Runs and cuts OK. (203) 235-5334.
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AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
ANTIQUES - Always MATERIALS buying old; Toys, DISTRIBUTION military, jewelry, art, Screened Topsoil $25 watches, musical per yd; Sand-$15 per instruments, signs, yd; Millings-$10 per yd; arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 Screened Millings $14 sports memorabilper yd; Clean Fill $8 ia, plus more. One per yd: $100 minimum item or entire estate delivery. No pickup truck contents. Call 860service. Minimum 16 yd 718-5132. pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools Top Soil, Compost & tooling, contents of FOR SALE. Catering to machine shops, home Medical Help Wanted small deliveries. Call Bob workshops and small lathes. Call anytime (203) 415-0723 PCA/HOME HEALTH 860-985-5760 AIDE - Help Wanted. VERY NICE Provide physical assisSCREENED tance for a man with a TOPSOIL severe physical disability who uses a wheel$25/yard delivered, chair in Wallingford. 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Includes getting him Call Jim 860-982-4819 up from bed, bathing, dressing, feeding and more. Part-time morn- Miscellaneous For Sale ing position. 20hrs weekly. M-F 9:30am CONSEW - #206RB-1 (Japan) High speed sinto 1:30pm with flexible gle needle; Compound hours. $15.25 per hour. COLLECTOR OF walking foot/Needle Call Barbara at 203old NAPIER costume feed with stand and 265-1131 jewelry & motor. $750 or B/O. memorabilia! SINGER #20U33 (JaApartments For Rent HIGHEST CASH pan) High speed industrial zig zag machine; PAID (203) 314-1355 KENSINGTON - 1BR, Single needle with 2nd fl., appls. & utils. stand and motor. $500 incl., no smkg or pets, or B/O. 203-238-1993. $800 mo + sec. dep. Wood Fuel Heating 860.209. 8385.
Land Use Specialist/ Zoning Enforcement Officer – Performs a variety of technical land use and zoning enforcement activities in a municipal Planning Office. The position requires an Associate’s Degree in planning, urban planning, land use, public administration, business administration or a related field and two (2) years of experience interpreting or enforcing zoning or government laws or regulations; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s License and CAZEO Certification within 2 years of date of hire. $61,376 - $ Equipment 78,529, plus an excellent MERIDEN - 1 BR, 1st fringe benefit package. TREE LENGTH floor, w/hot water, $750. Call (860) 620Apply: Department of FIREWOOD 9658. Human Resources, Town CALL FOR DETAILS of Wallingford, 45 South MERIDEN - 2 BR, very 203-238-2149 Main Street, Wallingford, roomy apt, $1,200 mo., CT 06492. Phone: 203secluded, off st. prkg. Wanted To Buy Credit check. Pets neg. 294-2080, Fax: 203-294203-623-1094. 2084. The closing date 1,2,3 Items or an Estate will be September 3, $$$CA$H$$$ 2019. EOE Condos For Rent Todd Shamock 203.494.1695Estate Sale BOOKKEEPER - Needed WALLINGFORD - 2 BR part-time, 5-6 hours Condo, all new, W/D Service Costume Jewelper week. Please call incl., $1,000 mo. + 1 ry, Antiques, paintings, mo. dep. 203.747.0562. 203-213-8833. Meriden-made.
DEE’S ANTIQUES Buying Collectibles. Jewelry & Silver. China. Glass. Military. Musical. Anything Old & Unusual. Single item to an estate. 203.235.8431.
GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, MuWANTED Individual sical Instruments (Saxfirearms, collections & ophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, estates including military Trombone & SO MUCH & related items.Federally MORE) Advertising licensed firearms dealer. Items, Wristwatches Gunsmith, appraisals, (Broken or Not), Pocket Richard Pleines, (860) Watches, Tools (Ma663-2214. chinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Musical Instruments Old Signs, Old PhoInstruction tographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Music By Roberta Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Perform. Instruct voiceall ages+levels. Piano Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky begin.-interm. Items, Pratt & Whitney 860-406-4676. Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Pets For Sale Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk GOULDIAN Art, Statues, Bronzes, LADY FINCHES Male Trains, Cameras, Mid and female, 5 mos. Century Modern Furold, different colors. niture, Straight Razors, 203.278.0796. Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
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***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & broken or unwanted jewelry. Live auction & estate services. Rick’s Antiques & Coins, 428 N. Colony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. 203.269.9888. ricksantiques andcoins.com
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Tree Services A Better Cut Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808. Gary Wodatch LLC Tree Removal All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. Office 203-235-7723 Cell 860-558-5430
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If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
Roofing
Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
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15% off Houses.Decks. Sheetrock.Popcorn Repair. 25 yrs exp. Free est. Senior disc. Lic.&Ins. 860.538.5520
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PAINTING SERVICES Int./ext. painting, power washing, decks. Residential & Commercial. Free ests. 30 yrs. exp. Ins. Call Tom, 203.715.5906.
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