Thursday, March 19, 2020
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Volume 16, Number 6
Virus fears lead to municipal closures
PHS CHEERLEADING
Plainville Community Schools : Schools closed Monday, March 16 and will remain so through at least Tuesday, March 31.
The Plainville High School cheer team, pictured during a recent practice session, finished as first runner-up in the co-ed division at the 2020 state competition.
Team embraces co-ed status including seven to graduation – this year’s PHS squad of 15 competed with The defending state cham- a difficult routine that inpion Plainville Blue Devil cluded stunts, pyramids, cheer squad competed ear- tumbling, dance and lier this month for another cheering. state title, scoring a first All these elements, as well runner-up victory in the as many other factors – co-ed division this time around and an invite to the such as facial expressions, energy level and technique regional competition. – are judged. Despite losing half its competition team this year –
“You have to perform it all like you’re having the time of your life,” said PHS coach Amber Fitzpatrick, who’s assisted by Tauri Spencer.
Said senior captain Olivia Haddad: “You can hit the most perfect routine, but if you don’t sell it – it all comes down to those two minutes and 30 seconds.” See Cheer, A6
Plainville Recreation Department: Recreation programs are being postponed for at least two weeks. For information on specific programs, contact the Recreation Department at 860-747-6022. Plainville Historical Center : All programs or group activities are on hold. In addition, the Plainville Historic Center will be closed until further notice. Plainville Community Food Pantry: Beginning March
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16, the food pantry will be closed to the public for two weeks. In a press release, food pantry director Susie Woerz stated: "We assure you that our families and individuals will not go without food during this closure. We have taken steps to make sure that our community will be our top priority. We will be available on an oncall basis for any food shopping." Bi-weekly food orders can be made by calling the pantry at 860-747-1919. Plainville Public Library: The library closed to the public beginning March 17. In a press release, the library See Closures, A7
Plainville’s oldest funeral home with over 130 years of serving the community. Blaire L. Bouchard – Paul G. Belval, Funeral Directors 48 Broad Street Plainville, CT 06062 • 860-747-2295 • Bailey-FuneralHome.com
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By Julie Rancourt Special to The Citizen
Plainville Municipal Center : Effective March 19, the Municipal Center will be modifying operations to appointment-only for essential services. Call the department with which you need to conduct business. If the request is deemed essential and cannot be conducted electronically or rescheduled for a later date, a staff member will schedule an appointment.