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Volume 19, Number 13

Thursday, May 7, 2020

TROUBLING COVID-19 DATA Schools closed Spike in cases, deaths at for remainder of academic year Connecticut nursing homes By Jacqueline Rabe Thomas The Connecticut Mirror

By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff

Gov. Ned Lamont will order K-12 schools throughout Connecticut to stay closed for the remainder of the academic year because of the health threat posed by COVID-19.

The number of local and statewide nursing home patients infected with COVID19 and patient deaths soared last week despite flattening in general hospital admissions, according to data released by the state Department of Public Health.

“I know how important it is for so many students and teachers to finish out the school year, and I was holding out hope – particularly for high school seniors – that we’d at least be able to complete the final few weeks, but given the current circumstances and to protect everyone’s safety, it has become clear that it’s just not possible,” Lamont said Tuesday morning. No decision has been made yet about whether

Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday ordered schools closed for the rest of the academic year. File photo

summer school and camps will be allowed to convene. This announcement – recommended by the panel the governor appointed to explore how best to reopen schools and businesses – is sure to complicate efforts to restart the economy since many employees rely on schools for childcare while they work. The Democratic governor first ordered schools closed seven weeks ago after most district leaders had already See Schools, A12

Nursing home residents now comprise 57 percent of all COVID-19 related deaths statewide. Health officials re- Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 181 E. Main St., Wallingford, Tuesday, April 28. port there are now 4,814 confirmed cases in the Dave Zajac, Record-Journal state’s nursing homes, compared to last week’s 3,423. have tested positive, and an- or. And The Curtis Home on other 140 are suspected of Crown Street reported 10 COVID-19-related deaths having the virus. cases and six deaths, up rose sharply, from 568 to from one death. 958. The report also cited ‘Concerning’ 291 probable deaths associ“Certainly the spike in nursated with the virus. There In Meriden, Apple Rehab ing home cases and deaths are a combined 19,319 liCoccomo nursing home on is concerning,” said Lea censed beds in the facilities. Cone Avenue reported 26 Crown, Meriden director of positive cases, 10 more than health and human services. The state also released the the previous week, with six “It shows how contagious numbers of affected resithis virus is, and how easily dents living in assisted living deaths and two probable deaths. Silver Springs nursit spreads. Also, how vulnerfacilities. ing home on Roy Street saw able our older residents and According to the updated a spike with 33 confirmed those with underlying health data, 558 residents in assist- cases and no deaths, up ed living facilities in the state from five cases the week priSee Nursing homes, A14

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In making this decision, Lamont becomes the 40th governor in the nation to decide that it is not safe for schools to reopen.

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CHILD PORN ARREST

Plainville man facing charges

Investigators found at least 95 child pornography videos and 30 images on two cell phones and an iPad, according to Yung’s arrest war-

About a week later, Plainville police obtained a search warrant and seized Yung’s devices from his home. Yung told police he downloaded and uploaded child pornography for the past five years via Kik Messenger chat rooms, the warrant said.

Local police started inYung vestigating Yung in March after receiving a tip from Homeland Security Yung’s bond was set that an IP address in town at $100,000. was distributing child pornography through a com- —Bailey Wright puter app called Kik Mes-

Plainville Police Blotter Arrests reported by the Plainville Police: April 20 Hunter A. Lennon, 24, 9 Russell Ave., fifth-degree larceny, 6:01 p.m. Eric J. Catucci, 40, 27 Hardwood Road, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 2:30 p.m. April 21 Todd C. Lebrun, 44, 194 W. Washington St., Bristol, operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 7:50 p.m.

Robert P. Bergenty, 59, 12 Rockwell Ave., sixth-degree larceny, interfering/resisting, 7:30 p.m. April 24 Oleksandr Thimko, 41, 20 Julie Road, second-degree breach of peace, 12:01 a.m. April 25 Stephen P. Rosado, 33, 6 Zwicks Road, Southington, disorderly conduct, seconddegree threatening, 10:09 p.m.

April 27 Anthony P. Autunno, 22, 63 Fawn Drive, disorderly conduct, no time given. April 29 Daniel P. Giangrave, 53, 68 Cooke St., third-degree assault, second-degree unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct, 10 a.m. Matthew Yung, 30, 108 Metacomet Road, first-degree child pornography, 7 a.m.

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Matthew Yung, 30, of Metacomet Drive, was charged Wednesday, April 29 with first degree possession of child pornography.

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PLAINVILLE — A town man faces a child pornography charge after police said they found videos and images on his electronic devices.

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District launches virtual Everyday Hero program As Plainville Community Schools continue with remote teaching and learning in place, a new staff recognition program has been created to highlight the exceptional efforts of staff members across the school district.

Building on the district’s traditional “Everyday Hero” program, where parents, students, staff members and community members are invited to nominate district staff members that go above and beyond, and honorees are recognized formally and in person at Plainville Board of Education meetings, the “virtual” Everyday Hero program expands on that program model, inviting stake-

holders to nominate staff members who are going above and beyond, providing a venue to expand acknowledgments of exceptional practices on behalf of students and the school district, particularly during the distance learning timeframe.

While the virtual Everyday Hero award winners cannot be honored in person, Superintendent Steven LePage will recognize them virtually, randomly selecting two nominees per week to be highlighted through district communications throughout the remainder of the school year. Additional nominations received will be added to the pool of pro-

gram nominations and included in the weekly selection process. Within the first week of announcing the virtual Everyday Hero program to district employees, parents and families, 21 nominations were received and the list continues to grow. The first two Everyday Hero award winners selected to be highlighted are Louis Toffolon Elementary School faculty member Diane Lebel and Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School faculty member Lily Cornielle.

and Cornielle was nominated by Wheeler parent Toni Voitkevics. Both nominations noted a variety of ways the educators have gone above and beyond to support their children with distance learning.

noted. “Teaching, guiding and showing sincere care and compassion virtually, throughout a pandemic, was not what I had in mind!

“Nonetheless, our district heroes have risen to, and surpassed, all challenges and ex“At Convocation, we kicked pectations. I am excited to off our year with a superhero honor some of the nominated theme, honoring a number educators who are symbols of of everyday community this heroic theme, and thank heroes and challenging our all of our district team for entire staff to continue to their heroic efforts, regardbe heroes to their students, less of the circumstances with each and every day,” superwhich we are faced.” intendent Steven LePage -- Press Release

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Big Brothers, Big Sisters goes virtual during pandemic

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Unable to get together in person, mentees and mentors from the Beyond School Walls youth mentoring program at Berlin-based Comcast are continuing their mentoring relationships virtually, via Zoom – where they play games, bond and do schoolwork. Mentors are Comcast employees. Mentees are from the Lincoln Elementary School in New Britain. The program is managed by Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters.

the nation to send out a virtual mentoring toolkit to all of our big brothers and big sisters,” said Andy FleisThe mission of Nutmeg chmann, the president and Big Brothers and Big Sis- CEO of NBBBS. “Then, a few ters is to make sure chil- days after that, we created dren feel cared for, espe- an online training.” cially in times of crisis. Since the start of the In response to the panCOVID-19 restrictions, 93% demic, the organization of community-based matchhas switched to virtual es have switched to meeting mentoring. online. Fleischmann said “We were one of the first the organization is pleased with the transition, but are mentoring agencies in working on creating more virtual activities.

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WOODS ‘N’ WATER: Keep your space and save a space I was making my rounds to some of the local fishing spots to see how the fishermen were doing on a recent Saturday and, when I pulled into the Black Pond boat launch area, it looked like opening day of the trout season, there were so many cars parked on the lot and the road leading to it. “Boy, that’s an awful lot of fishermen,” I thought. Then I looked more closely. There were hardly any fishermen on the shore or on the water. The parked vehicles belonged to many hikers who all of a sudden have found solace in nature walks with the state shut down due to the coronavirus. The lot of I-691 above Guida’s hot dog and ice cream stand was filled to overflowing with parked vehicles. I saw groups of more than five walking closely together. It did not look like “social distancing” to me.

Just about all of the fishermen I have observed since the official opening of fishing season have had no trouble practicing social distanc-

Lake Beseck and Silver Lake seemed to be in control of the boaters and fishermen, and the parking lots there were jam packed with boats and fishermen. Granted, this particular Saturday was a beautiful day to be out and about, but this does not mean that we have to forget about social distancing, and as the weather gets warmer, crowding is going to be even more prevalent.

And before you jump on me about being anti-hiker, let me say loudly and clearly I AM NOT! But where were all of you before the coronavirus outbreak? I’ve made the same rounds year after year before the virus outbreak and the parking areas of most of the hiking trails were just about empty. The CT DEEP is also aware of the parking situation and has sent out a reminder that overcrowding these parking areas, including boat launch areas, could result in their closing. It would be a darn shame if the boat launch areas were closed to boaters and fishermen because of the selfish attitude of those who were using the hiking trails for the first time. In its release, the DEEP stated, “DEEP manages 117 boat launches across the state on coastal and inland water bodies where users can launch with no fee. DEEP will continue to monitor use

of the launches and may adjust public access to these facilities if necessary in order to insure public safety.”

using boat launches and will be asked to leave by DEEP Environmental Conservation police.

Regarding the use of boat launch areas, the DEEP suggests that parking in state boat launch areas is ONLY for boating, fishing or wildlife observation (where permitted). Other non-permitted activities could increase use, reduce safety and jeopardize the availability of the facilities.

The gathering of people at state boat launches must be limited to not more than five people per Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order. Regarding this, I have noticed that fishermen have been pretty good at social distancing. I hate to say it, but some of the hikers I have seen looked like platoons going into the woods.

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Hikers head up the Tower Trail at Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden. Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal

Also, regarding your personal safety while boating, remember coastal and inland water temperatures remain cold. Boaters should wear lifejackets at all times.

“Being able to sort of be virtually in the same place has been really big for our matches because for kids who are feeling isolated … it just feels better,” he added.

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Beneficiary designations: Don’t wait any longer Who to choose as beneficiaries You can name any of the usual suspects as a beneficiary — your spouse, children, or other relatives. You

can also name friends, trusts, charities, and even various institutions like colleges, universities, libraries, and so forth. There are some cases, however, in which it’s best to take the additional step of setting up a trust. • You should not name underage children or individuals with special needs as direct beneficiaries. People who fall into these categories will most likely need guidance from a more expe-

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Regarding everyone who has turned to our outdoor world to help them get through this terrible COVID-19 ordeal, your observing and following the social distancing regulations is vital to keep-

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and designating an age at which the beneficiary gains rights over the assets is not always sufficient. In case after case, it has been shown that when someone who has only just achieved status as an adult (at somewhere between 18 and 21 years of age) is given a large sum of money, it usually ends badly. A better solution might be to set up some kind of lifetime trust that will help protect the assets while still making a portion of them available the heir. See Daly, A10

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Market volatility and retirement Retirement is an important encing tomilestone that often day. comes after years (or If this situdecades) of careful planation apning. But even the most plies to seasoned planners you, here couldn’t have foreseen the are a few severe market selloff that steps to happened in March in reJeff Jolly consider action to the COVID-19 in this new pandemic. The abrupt end e nv i ro n m e nt. to the 10-year bull market surprised investors of all If you are approaching reages who are now wonder- tirement : ing how long it will take for their portfolios to rePick your cover.

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Unlike younger workers with many years ahead of earning and saving, investors who are retired or nearing retirement have less time to wait out their losses. But there are still actions they can take to help secure their finances, even during periods of uncertainty like we’re experi-

If you haven’t already, take time now to decide the year and month when you (and potentially your spouse or partner) want to retire. Given the current environment, you may want to consider extending your time in the workforce – whether it’s continSee Jolly, A11

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• In a similar vein, loved ones who have proven that they consistently make irresponsible financial decisions should also not be named as direct beneficiaries, and should be designated only under terms similar to those described for an inexperienced child. Finally, it’s important to assign secondary or contingent beneficiaries in case your primary beneficiary dies before you do, or you die together. In such cases, if you failed to designate secondary beneficiaries, distribution of your assets will be handled as though you had not named a beneficiary at all. Keep your beneficiary designations up to date. Designating beneficiaries is not a once-and-done task. Life events such as marriage, divorce, birth, and death can change your estate plans. It’s important to review your

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Beneficiary designations typically become active immediately after death, and they override any instructions that may be in a Will regarding the distribution of assets. For this reason, it’s very important to keep your various beneficiary designations up to date. You would not want, for instance, for a retirement account or life insurance policy to be distributed to an ex spouse.

Designating beneficiaries for important assets are not a difficult task, but it is one for which due diligence and careful consideration are warranted. Give your estate planning attorney a call to make sure you’re covered.

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It’s worth it to take the time to get everything properly structured so that you and your heirs don’t have to deal with negative consequences later on.

There are also, as is usually the case, several tax issues to consider. While individuals are typically able to inherit from their spouses without having to worry about estate taxes or forced payouts, other heirs may need to be protected from such situations.

Brendan Daly is a principal at the law firm Czepiga Daly Pope & Perri, located at 15 Massirio Drive in Berlin. His firm provides estate planning, elder law, probate, litigation and special needs planning services.

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homes and assisted living fa- “We have seen a leveling off There were 112 infections of cases in nursing homes,” cilities with a “mobile testand 12 deaths recorded at Cartter said. “Things have ing unit,” Abercrombie said. the eight nursing homes in improved but there is still a the immediate area — MeriThe lack of testing goes The department is also As coronavirus deaths and lot of work to do.” den, Wallingford, infections continue to climb hand in hand with protective working with the governor’s Cheshire and Southington, at nursing homes locally and equipment shortages, Aber- office on PPE shortages. The As the state begins to catch according to numbers recrombie said Wednesday, equipment is “coming in on up with fulfilling PPE needs around the state, state lawleased in late April. a more regular basis now,” of nursing homes and other The eight facilities have a makers say there hasn’t been April 29 because the condiAbercrombie said. frontline responders, enough testing and personal tion of a patient dictates collective capacity of 837 what equipment is required. Abrams said it should look protective equipment to beds. During a press conference toward establishing a “conslow the spread. “You need to know how last week, Josh Geballe, Gov. sistent model of how PPE The numbers they reported many are coronavirus-posiNed Lamont’s chief admin“What’s going on now is to the state were as of April is distributed.” tive, but you can’t know that istrative officer, said state we have not tested or put a 22. Statewide, there were 768 teams supported by National “It seems a little ad hoc,” she fatalities at 135 facilities. without testing,” process in place to test the said, “where sometimes (fa- That represents about 50 workers and the individuals she said. “We’re asking peo- Guard medical personnel cilities) are getting them ple to take care of (patients), had inspected 216 of the that are in nursing homes, percent of all coronavirusthrough our local departstate’s 350 nursing homes and I think that it’s gotten to but we’re not protecting related deaths in Connectiand assisted living facilities, ment of public health, and a situation that, in my opin- them.” cut. checking for appropriate sometimes they’re coming ion, is very dangerous,” said The state Department of supplies of masks, gowns from different state departstate Rep. Cathy Abercrom‘A longer scale’ Public Health is working to and other personal protecments. I think as we move bie, D-Meriden, co-chair of increase testing at nursing The Summit of Plantsville, a tion. forward, it’s gotten better, the legislature’s Human SerSouthington nursing home, but I think there’s still a lot State Sen. Mary Daugherty of work to do when it comes recorded four confirmed Abrams, who chairs the leg- to that.” deaths and a probably fifth, Obituaries islature's Public Health the most among area faciliCommittee, is hopeful these Meriden Health and Human ties. The Summit’s adminisdevoted, loving father who state inspections will supple- Services Director Lea Francis A. Pratt trator Jack Kelly couldn’t be undoubtedly adored monitoring normally Crown said her office is in ment reached for comment. PLAINVILLE- Francis A. his daughters. He done by family members, contact with skilled nursing Pratt, also known as “Red” will surely be missed Shane Lockwood, Plainvillewho are no longer allowed facilities daily to field questo some, 83, of Plainville, deeply Southington Regional Health and will to visit. tions and provide guidance. passed away peacefully always be remembered. District director, said nursafter a lengthy illness at Long-term care facilities, as- ing facilities in town are acFrancis is survived by “Oftentimes it’s the family Apple Rehab of Avon. sisted-living facilities, and customed to dealing with his former spouse and members who are the eyes Francis was born letting peoand the ears … residential care homes in the yearly flu seasons or the outlifelong companion, on March 6, 1937 in ple know when there are region pick up protective break of norovirus. But those Elizabeth Pratt, and their Macwahoc, Maine, son staffing concerns or if there equipment from DPH every last for a week or two at daughter, Alyson Perkins are things going on in nursTuesday in North Haven, ac- most. to the late Arthur and and her partner, Brian ing homes in terms of pacording to Crown. The city Norma (Parks) Pratt. Upon “We’re going on six,” Lockalso picks up protective high school graduation, Bozak, of Avon. He is also tient care,” she said. wood said. “This just hapequipment every Tuesday he enlisted in the U.S. survived by his siblings, State epidemiologist Dr. Reginald Pratt and his pened on a bigger scale and for healthcare providers in Army, proudly served our Matthew Cartter said during Meriden and “if any is leftmore importantly a longer country while stationed wife, Judy, Alice Daly and the press briefing last week her husband, Tom, Betty over after distribution we of- scale.” in Germany and was that state teams are concen- fer it to the skilled nursing Tracey and her husband, honorably discharged. He Lockwood said the health trating on how nursing went on to attend Porter’s Michael, and Larry Pratt homes and assisted living fa- facilities,” Crown said in an district has been providing email. School of Design and soon and his wife, Jane, and cilities are using protective supplies such as masks to faafter began working at many nieces and nephews. equipment and implement- “Quantities and type of PPE cilities in town and talks New Britain Machine. He He was predeceased ing infection control meawith administrators every has varied the last 3 times worked as a machinist and by his daughter, Maura sures. we picked up,” Crown wrote. few days. retired after over 30 years Ellen Pratt Micari and his of dedication. Francis was siblings, Robert Pratt, also the former co-owner Richard Pratt, and June of the duck pin bowling Reale. Services in celebration alley in Plainville. He was CURB APPEAL FLANDERS WEST APARTMENTS artistically talented and of Francis’ life will be held LAWNCARE, LLC at a later date when all are enjoyed playing golf or 1–3 Darling Street, Southington, CT Mowings | Trimming reading a good mystery able to gather together. Studio & One Bedroom Apt. 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conditions are. Our heart goes out to those who are affected, and we thank those who are working on the front lines.” All skilled nursing facilities have infection control practices in place. But research only recently revealed that infected people who don’t show symptoms can spread the illness, so those practices needed to change, Crown said. Having the proper equipment and assigning certain staff to treat only positive patients, a practice known as cohorting, is also critical. “There will be many lessons learned to add to existing practices,” Crown said. “Isolation of those who are ill is key and will continue to be key, and following guidance given by state public health officials regarding cohorting staff and using proper (personal protective equipment).”

homes are in need of protective gowns and she hopes they will be included in the next PPE pickup from the state Department of Public Health. In Wallingford, Regency House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center saw its number of cases double, from 19 to 38, and had seven new deaths, up from two, and one probable death. Quinnipiac Valley Center rose to 42 cases with five deaths. Skyview Rehab and Nursing reported 16 cases and no deaths. Elim Park in Cheshire reported 31 cases and five deaths and The Summit at Plantsville in Southington reported 35 cases, seven deaths and one probable death. Montowese Health & Rehab Center in North Haven reported 48 positive residents, eight deaths and one probable death, while LedgeCrest Health Care in Berlin had 29 cases, one death and one probable death.

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One year exc. cond. $350 o.b.o. & MORE) Doorstops, of supervisory experiCall Pete 860-625Clocks, Oil Paintings, 4805. ence as a supervisor is MERIDEN - Studio apt., Old Signs, Old PhoH&H water, off st. prkg., preferred. In addition, tographs, Old PostWood Fuel Heating near park, GAR, garmust possess and cards, Brewery Items, Equipment bage removal, security Hunting & Fishing, PEZ maintain a Connecticut camera. 203.599.5077. TREE LENGTH Dispensers, Costume Motor Vehicle Operators Jewelry, Broken Jewel FIREWOOD License. Salary: $97,203 ry, Gold & Silver Jewel- $124,140 plus an CALL FOR DETAILS Lawn and Garden ry, Gold & Silver Coins, excellent fringe benefit Military Items, Swords 203-238-2149 & Bayonets, Helmets & package. Application Whether it is a Patches, Medals & Uniforms will be mailed lost ring, wallet or forms, Pocket Knives, upon request from the Lighters & Pipes, Founa Parrot named Oliver, Human Resources tain Pens, Mechanical a Classified ad Department. 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