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PARC members learn firefighting in hands-on visit Members of PARC, Inc. watched in amazement on Aug. 4 as Plainville Fire Department volunteers set up the tower truck in the Linden Street School parking lot. The outriggers were planted and the 102-foot ladder was extended. One by one, PARC members took turns getting in the bucket. They were able to sit in the driver’s seat of the tower truck, as well. Firefighters John Myska and Adam Seigle explained the truck’s features from stem to stern, showing all of its tools and equipment.

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“They were there for over an hour and were extremely patient, answering every question. Everyone loved it and was very involved. The fire department really went above and beyond,” stated Dave Fernald, father of PARC member Tim Fernald.

For the 2021-22 academic year, Plainville Community Schools has opted to participate in the Seamless Summer Option of the National School Lunch Program. Therefore, all student meals offered will be free of charge.

Chief Thomas Moschini Sr. also stopped by. “The Plainville Fire Department has always been super supportive of PARC and we are fortunate to have so many volunteer firefighters who are enthusiastic about interacting with people with See PARC, A8

Tim Fernald, left, and Jay Reeser show their excitement standing in the bucket of the Plainville Fire Department tower truck with 1st Lt. John Myska.

However, in order to determine if students are eligible for other benefits such as Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), households are encouraged to complete and submit a free and reduced-price school meal application. See Free meals, A4

Volunteers needed for Quinnipiac River cleanup Volunteers of all ages are sought for a Quinnipiac River Watershed Association cleanup scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers will meet at QRWA Headquarters, 540 Oregon Road, Meriden.

QRWA will provide trash bags, gloves and refreshments, and guides will be on-site with instructions and a list of key locations that need cleaning. Regularly-held QRWA

cleanups began in the 1990s and became semi-annual in the early 2000s. In a positive sign, cleanups have pulled in smaller hauls in recent years. "In the early years we estimated about a

ton at each event because of a lot of metal that was pulled out of the river, and now we estimate about 500 to 1,000 pounds per event," David James, longtime watershed association president, said back in April.

Some odd items that volunteers have plucked out of the river are bowling balls, guns, cars and prosthetics. More typical items along the river and nearby trails are See Cleanup, A10

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Residents’ feedback sought for community wellbeing survey The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is asking residents to pick up the phone, as regional data collection efforts are underway to develop the 2021 Community Wellbeing Survey. Survey takers from Siena College Research Institute will be calling residents’ mobile phones this fall to learn more about individual needs, happiness, and neighborhood-level quality of life.

“At a time when we are all emerging from fundamental shifts in daily life following COVID-19, there has never been a more critical time to ask ‘how is our community really doing?’” said David

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"Our experience is that people enjoy answering the questions in this survey," said Mark Abraham, executive director of DataHaven, a 25-year-old nonprofit organization that leads the collection and study of public data about Connecticut.

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MSP welcomes new assistant principal Ryan Cornelius has been named assistant principal at the Middle School of Plainville. He replaces Aimee Roberts, MSP’s new principal.

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MSP’s new assistant principal holds a bachelor of arts degree from Adrian College, a master of education degree in Cornelius An educator since educational technol2010, Cornelius ogy from Northern served as a sixth-grade Arizona University, and a math teacher and departmaster of education degree ment head in the Consoliin educational leadership dated School District of New from Central Connecticut Britain, and was a faculty State University. member in the Safford and — Press Release

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Linda and Stan Bojanowski of Plainville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a party given by their children Kristin Bojanowski of Unionville and Tim and Stephanie Bojanowski of New Britain. Stan and Linda were married July 3, 1971 at Sacred Heart Church in New Britain. However, this was not the first time they walked down the aisle at this church. They were, unknowingly, in the same Confirmation class. Linda believes it’s a good bet that Stan was her partner. Was this a rehearsal?

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“Connecticut Sales Tax Free Week provides an excellent opportunity for Connecticut residents to save money on purchases, particularly as the new school year approaches, and to reconnect with local retail businesses that have endured the business challenges of the past year and a half,”

Specific information on Connecticut’s Sales Tax Free Week, including a listing of individual items that are exempt or taxable, can be found by visiting the Department of Revenue Services website at ct.gov/drs.

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Britney Spears Case Puts Renewed Focus on Conservatorships and Less Restrictive Alternatives Britney Spears’s legal fight to wrest back control over her personal and financial affairs has flooded the issue of conservatorship. A conservator is a probate court appointed individual entrusted to manage a person’s finances and\or health care. While a full conservatorship may be necessary for many individuals who are incapable of managing their own affairs (due to dementia or intellectual, developmental or mental health disabilities,) the Spears case underlines the option of more limited alternatives. Every adult is assumed to be capable of making his or her own decisions, unless a court determines otherwise. If an adult becomes incapable of making responsible decisions, the court will appoint a substitute decision maker, usually called a "guardian" or a "conservator," depending on the state. Conservatorship is a legal relationship between a competent adult (the "conservator") and a person who because of incapacity is no longer able to take care of his or her own affairs (the "ward"). The guardian can be authorized to make legal, financial, and health care decisions for the ward. The National Center for State Courts says that about 1.3 million adults are living under conservatorships or conservatorships with some $50 billion in assets. The Spears Case: An Unusual Situation

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On July 14, a Los Angeles judge approved the resignation of Spears’s court-appointed lawyer and granted her request to hire her own lawyer. The 39-year-old singer told the judge that she wants to end the long-running conservatorship that put her father in charge of her estimated $60 million fortune and business affairs, and others in control of such personal decisions as whether she can marry and have a baby. "I'm here to get rid of my dad and charge him with conservatorship abuse," she said. Whatever the merits of this controversial case, what makes Spears's situation so unusual is the fact that she does not appear to be incompetent, at least when it comes to her professional accomplishments. In the 13 years since the conservatorship was put in place, she has continued her career as a pop star, earning millions from a four-year concert residency act in Las Vegas and serving as a judge on the television reality show “The X Factor.” Another anomaly is the fact that until now Spears was represented by a court-appointed attorney who, she argued, did not represent her wishes or interests. However, while the media has given

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It’s easy to see why conservatorship, which takes away a person’s right to make decisions about significant aspects of their own life, is considered among the most restrictive legal remedies in the American judicial system. For this reason, courts are legally required to seek alternatives that will safeguard the ward’s finances and wellbeing but with the fewest restrictions, in an effort to protect that person’s rights. Protections Without Total Loss of Control In the case of an elderly person who may no longer be able to handle some or all of their own affairs, there are various approaches that provide protection without stripping that person of control over all decisions, as in Spears’s case. Many people in need of help can make responsible decisions in some areas of their lives but not others (such as making major financial decisions). Families might consider setting up what’s called a “limited conservatorship.” Most states allow judges to appoint conservators with limited powers that are specifically tailored to the alleged incapacitated person's needs. For example, a court can appoint a conservator to oversee a person's housing and health care, but not to manage the person's bathing, eating, and socialization. Conservators can be appointed to handle the financial affairs of someone who is not good with money, without having any power to manage health care decision making—the options are almost infinite. Alternatives to Conservatorship Sometimes, conservatorship isn't the answer at all. If a person can execute estate planning documents, she can also sign a durable power of attorney and a health care proxy, which allows someone to assist her with decisions without court involvement. Trying an alternative to conservatorship can be important for several reasons. First, it prevents a court from ruling that someone is "incapacitated," which carries with it a stigma and can be hard to undo, as Britney Spears is finding. Second, it puts the person in the driver's seat. Third, it is much less expensive and time-consuming. Another option is a revocable or "living" trust that can be set up to hold an older person's assets, with a relative, friend or financial institution serving as trustee. Alternatively, the older person can be a co-trustee of the trust with another individual who will take over the duties of trustee should the older person become incapacitated. If you have questions about what type of conservatorship may be right for your family member, or alternatives to a conservatorship, please contact us.

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Britney Spears has been under a court-ordered conservatorship that has controlled her career and finances since 2008. Her father, Jamie Spears, was appointed her temporary conservator when the pop singer was allegedly struggling with mental health issues, after being hospitalized, a Los Angeles court later made the conservatorship permanent.

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fall behind on their pediatric and adolescent vaccinations, increasing the potential for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

University of Hartford, West Hartford, awarded degrees to Victoria Bergenty, Justin Stone, Alexandra Tully, Natalia Zaniewski and Craig Cyr. University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R.I., awarded Alexis Ouellette a bachelor’s degree in nursing (summa cum laude).

Student vaccinations As schools across Connecticut resume class, the Connecticut Department of Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their child's immunizations are up to date. The pandemic caused many children to

COVID-19 has reminded us of the importance of vaccinations to protect children from preventable illnesses. Some children may even be lacking vaccines required for school entry in the fall. As a reminder, adolescents 12 years and older are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and can receive their adolescent vaccinations at the same visit. For more information regarding the Connecticut Vaccine Program, call 860-5097929, email dph.immunizations@ct.gov, or visit portal.ct.gov.

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Health Facebook group A Facebook group for caregivers of older adults, including those with dementia, is available, facilitated by Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Concerns might include behavior changes, transition of care to assisted living, home healthcare, community services or end-of-life planning. Hartford HealthCare professionals provide helpful answers and resources to support users in their caregiving roles. For more information, call 877-424-4641 or search “Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging Support Group” on Facebook and request to join.

Memory Café Memory Café, a free socialization group for people with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, meets virtually Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This is intended to be a welcoming place for individuals and their families with a shared experience. A dementia specialist leads the group.

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Olive & Henry Fine Foods in Cheshire is hosting a dog adoption event Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Watch Factory Shoppes parking lot in front of the Olive & Henry storefront. Companion Pet Rescue will bring about 20 dogs to the event.

The recommendation to take down bird feeders is out of a concern that the illness could be contagious and birds congregating at feeders and bird baths could act as places where it spreads.

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In Brief Care Solace Plainville Community Schools is partnering with Care Solace, a cost free, confidential, accessible service that seeks to address mental health needs with well-vetted professionals in the local area, regardless of insurance. Plainville families and staff members may access Care Solace services immediately in the following ways: Call 888515-0595 to speak with someone from the Concierge Team. Representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Visit the custom district link: caresolace.com/plainville. Answer 10 questions and receive an extensive list of referrals to applicable care providers. Care Solace does not require a name, address, phone number or date of birth, and all information is confidential and secure.

Foster parenting There continues to be a pressing need for foster families in Connecticut, and Wheeler Clinic is hosting virtual informational sessions and a 10week online and in-person (hybrid) course for individuals interested in fostering a child or youth. An informational session will be held Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. The 10-week course begins Sept. 7 and runs through Nov. 15. To register for the course, or to learn more about the upcoming informational sessions, contact Michelle Martins at 860-707-5068 or Allison Casinghino at 860637-5586, or email fostercareprograms@wheelerclinic.org.

Victor Joseph “Vic” Pires PLAINVILLEVictor Joseph “Vic” Pires, loving husband, father, and son, 54 years young, longtime resident of Plainville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Pamela (Howard) Pires for 21 years and devoted father to the apple of his eye, Jesse Victor Pires. Vic was born on November 17, 1966 at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, son to Esperanca (Terra) Smith and the late Victor Pires. He grew up in Plainville and attended Goodwin Technical School, later graduating from Conard High School in West Hartford, Class of 1984. Vic met the love of his life, Pamela, and together they settled in Plainville, where they started their family and raised their son, Jesse. Vic was a family-oriented man, with a huge heart of gold, who would give his last shirt to someone in need. At the drop of a hat, Vic was there to lend a helping hand, not only to his family, but to his friends, neighbors, and beyond. He was a generous man who loved to see people happy. Vic assisted in Relay for Life each year, setting up tents, providing extension cords, and lending his talents and tools to make sure the event ran smoothly. Vic also was very honored and ecstatic to help with granting a wish through the Make A Wish Foundation, assisting a Plainville family

complete a remodel at their home for a young boy. He found enjoyment in making people smile, laugh, and was always full of surprises. Vic was a self-taught, jack-of-all trades and a master at all, a rarity in itself. He was a self-employed contractor with an impeccable eye for detail, who strived for 5-star reviews, which he humbly achieved and was beyond proud of himself. Vic took on any task with the vision of a perfectionist, resulting in completions that were unbelievably constructed. Vic was also his son’s “equipment manager,” always making sure Jesse had the cleats and matching equipment for each sport he played in. Vic was Jesse’s number one fan in all that he did. He formerly coached his son’s football team but regardless of coaching, Vic was always the best “Team Dad.” Vic always made sure not only his son, but all the boys on the team had water, tents, and equipment ready, and anything else needed for them to succeed at their sports. Vic was an

avid LA Rams football fan and also enjoyed rooting for the Portugal and Brazil soccer teams, and more locally Plainville Soccer. He appreciated traveling down to Florida for vacations to be able to spend quality time with family members, including his last memorable trip down to Florida to surprise his mother for her birthday. Vic was a remarkable man and will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and all that were honored to meet or cross paths with him as they cherish the memories they have shared over the years. Vic is survived by his wife, Pamela, their son, Jesse, and their fur-son, Milo, all of Plainville; his mother and step-father, Esperanca and Leon Charlie Smith, of Port St. Lucie, FL; his mother-inlaw, Rosemarie Babin, of Plainville; his sisterin-law, Melissa Howard, of Plainville; his nephew, Ian Howard, of Plainville; his step-sister, Penelope Serio and her husband, Robert, of Simsbury; his step-brother, Richard Smith, of South Windsor; his aunt, Ana (Terra) Batista, of Port St. Lucie, his aunt and godmother, Albina (Terra) Staphos, of Hartford, his aunt, Magnolia (Terra) Oliveira and her husband, Manuel, of West Hartford; his uncle and godfather, Joseph Pinto, of Old Lyme; his uncle, Tony Pinto, of Port St. Lucie; his cousins, Marie Cirigliano and her husband, Mike, of Port St. Lucie, Joseph Batista and his wife, Deanna, of Bristol, Helder Batista and his wife, Terry, of Newington, Leo Batista and his wife,

Shelley, of Port St. Lucie, Maria Miller, of Charleston, WV, Prescinda “Cindy” Duggan and her husband, John, of Charleston, David Batista and his wife, Maria, of Wilton, Elaine DoCarmo and her husband, Ricardo, of Newington, Fred Pinto and his wife, Pamela, of Old Lyme, Daniel “Danny” Pinto, of Durham, Victor Manuel Pires and his wife, Keisha, of Idaho, Lucy Baker, of Plainville, and Frank Pires and his wife, Carol, of SC; and his longtime best friend, Cheryl Geuser, of West Hartford. Vic also leaves behind a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He was predeceased by his father, Victor Pires; his uncles, Ary Pires, Norman Staphos, and Diamantino Batista; his aunt, Maria deLourdes Goncalves; and his father-in-law, Dana Babin. Family and friends were welcomed to gather on Thursday, August 12 from 4 to 7 PM at the Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad Street, Plainville. A prayer service in celebration of Vic’s life was held at 7 PM at the funeral home. Burial was held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vic’s name can be made to the Plainville Relay for Life, https://secure. acsevents.org/site/ SPageServer? pagename =relay_ donate_now. The staff at Plainville Funeral Home, extends their gratitude to the Pires family for their trust. For more information or to leave online expressions of sympathy, please visit www. plainvillefuneralhome. com.

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PLAINVILLEJoseph A. Sperduti, 88, of Plainville, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born on July 21, 1933 in Cornwall, NY, son of the late Joseph and Assunta (Desantis) Sperduti. Joseph was the adoring and loving husband of Sonia (Mozelak) Sperduti for 64 years. He was an experienced spring maker who worked for CT Spring, Monico Spring, Acme Monico, and Economy Spring and Stamping. After he retired, Joseph began writing poetry under the pen name “Candy Man” and authored hundreds of poems. His nephew John challenged him to write an epic, which led him to become a published author of four novels. Joseph was a kind, generous man with a joyful heart. He would give thoughtfully to anyone in need with humility and his subtle warmth. He was an intuitive, wise person, who was also creative and spiritual. A father figure to many, he was the anchor of his family and took the time to know people deeply. He was also known for his quick wit and sometimes grumpy (although loving) disposition. Joseph enjoyed going to Aruba with his wife, family, and friends. He served on the board of directors for ARC of Meriden-Wallingford and Residential Management Services. Besides his wife Sonia, Joseph is survived by his nephews John, David, and Alexander Sperduti; Michael Buzzi, Brian and Gregory Mozelak; niece Anita Wilson; great nephew Michael Buzzi; great nieces Melissa Szobota

The Plainville Police Department is selling a Police Challenge Coin in memory of Chief Matthew Catania, who died in March. The coins are $20 and can be purchased at the police department. Proceeds will go to a scholarship fund.

Memory Cafe The Plainville Senior Center has created a Memory Café program. Memory Cafés are safe, supportive social gatherings intended for people with changes in their memory along with their care partners. Morgan Poeta, Senior Center Grant Coordinator, said Memory Cafés create a welcoming and casual environment for care partners and their loved ones to connect with others who are going through similar experiences, focus on strengths, enjoy each other’s company and explore something new together. There is no cost to attend. Call 860-747-5728.

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Cruiz-In car show Ralph’s Rapid Transit Powerhouse Motorsports Summer Fun Cruiz-In car show will take place Fridays, Aug. 27 and Sept. 24, 5 to 8 p.m., at 151 East St. The car shows include food and music. The top three cars earn trophies.

Memorial wall The Veterans Memorial Wall is located on the main floor of the Municipal Center adjacent to the Town Clerk’s Office. If you are interested in adding a veteran’s name to the wall, applications are located at the Municipal Center, Senior Center, American Legion Post 33 and VFW Post 534.

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can and Hawaiian and Pacific Islander descent in Connecticut as well. Cheri Quickmire, executive director of Common Cause of Connecticut, said the numbers show the importance of getting racially diverse input into the state’s redistricting process, which will rely on the new Census data when it works to redraw congressional and state legislative district lines.

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Data released Thursday, Aug. 12 showed Connecticut’s white population dropped from 77.6% in 2010 to 66.4% in 2020, while the Hispanic or Latino population grew from 13.4% to The eight members of the state’s Reapportionment 17.3%. The Black population Committee, all state legislagrew from 10.1% to 10.8% tors, met for the first time in and the Asian population April. They spoke of the grew from 3.8% to 4.8%. challenge of reaching as Those figures do not include many people as possible and people of mixed race. holding public hearings in Fairfield County is the most each of the state’s five con-

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The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference is asking that athletes wear masks while participating in indoor sports such as volleyball and that swimmers put them on when they are not in the water. There will be no mask required for outdoor sports, including football, soccer, cross country and field hockey.

Vaccinated athletes won’t have to quarantine if they remain asymptomatic but will be required to wear a mask for 14 days or until they receive a negative COVID-19 test, which must be taken three to five days after being exposed to the virus.

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