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Health districts focused on vaccinating children Record-Journal report
As doctors and nurses around the world continue to battle the COVID-19 virus on all fronts, local health districts remain focused on vaccinations, specifically for young people. PARC members gather for a group shot.
Bowling Classic benefits PARC Continuing a Thanksgiving season tradition, PARC hosted its Frank Robinson Bowling Classic on Nov. 20 at Lessard Lanes in Plainville.
raise funds for the Plainville-based organization, which provides services and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities.
More than 125 people — PARC members, donors and volunteers — gathered to bowl and mini-golf to
Michael Ahern, an 11-year-old who founded the Scoops for Troops veterans fund, rolled the first ball to
launch the 18th annual event. A special quilt made from PARC fundraiser T-shirts was presented to board member Frank Robinson, who has been instrumental in raising See PARC, A4
The Plainville-Southington Regional Health District is planning a pediatric vaccination clinic for early January. Susan Bencivenga-Lonczak Plainville-Southington Regional Health District director, said it’ll be open to children age 5 to 11. “Hopefully we’ll get a good turnout …,” she said. See Vaccinations, A6
PHS singers are thrilled to perform again A select group of juniors and seniors from the Plainville High School choirs gathered at the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington Dec. 4 to sing carols. “We were excited to be invited to sing at the Hill-Stead Museum’s Holiday Boutique. This was our first public performance since the COVID situation started nearly two years ago,” said PHS choir director Todd Helming. Students performed a number of tunes, including Jingle
Bells, Deck the Halls and Sleigh Ride. “This is the closest we’ve felt to normal in choir in a long time,” PHS singer Claudia Mizerek said. Fellow senior Dakota Dinielli added, “It is so exciting to be able to sing these songs live!” Helming said the PHS choirs learned to sing safely during COVID and are happy to be performing again.
Plainville High School singers and choir director Todd Helming are pictured at the Hill–Stead Museum, a Colonial Revival house and art museum in Farmington. Sopranos: Hailey Calder, Maya Winkleman, Anneli St. Lawrence, Dakota Diniello; Altos: Allison McLaughlin, Jane See Singers, A4 Winkleman and Claudia Mizerek; Baritones: Dale Neyra and Evan Gray.
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PAINT NIGHT AT MSP Middle School of Plainville students, families and staff came together Dec. 1 for a night of fun and creativity. Art teacher Laura Meehan created step-by-step demonstrations for the group of painters to follow, resulting in beautiful winter landscapes. MSP’s Paint Night was a fundraiser for the school’s Parent Teacher Club.
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In Brief Blood drives Our Lady of Mercy, 19 South Canal St., will host a blood drive Friday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill, will host a blood drive Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1 to 6 p.m.
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“Caroling offers a great chance for students to connect with different community groups and events,” he said. “Next year we hope to expand our calendar to include more local venues and add more winter tunes arranged by PHS alumni." The Plainville High School Music Department will present a live winter concert Dec. 21 and 22. Seating is limited, but the performances will be livestreamed. — Press Release
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COVID-19 numbers have increased locally
The state's most recent COVID-19 report, which includes two weeks of data, showed 104 positive cases in Plainville, which put the community in the coronavirus red zone. The trigger for top-of-thechart red status — where nearly all Connecticut towns and cities now stand — starts at 15 cases per 100,000 people per day. In the state report released in late November, Plainville registered 67 cases. Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday he has no plans to impose new mandates on wearing masks or showing evidence of vaccination, in-
stead promoting the coming availability of a voluntary “digital health card” offering proof of vaccination. “What I want to do is get that digital health card and make it available to every single business, restaurant, store. Let them make the right decision in terms of allowing people into their facility,” Lamont said. “I don’t think we need more mandates than that.” The governor has ordered the wearing of masks in schools. Elsewhere, masks are not required of vaccinated persons, though venues and municipalities can require them. “I think the towns are the ones that are taking the lead on enforcing it,” Lamont said. “I think the store and restaurant owners are the ones who know … how to enforce it, the best way to do it. I’m getting them all the tools they need, once we get
the digital card available.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include fever or chills, coughing, shortness
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among unfamiliar people. They are also encouraging people to get their first vaccine and boosters if their second shot was more than six months ago. — Information from The Connecticut Mirror was used in this report.
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will no longer be holding vaccination clinics at local churches, and that big clinics for children will no longer be necessary because most children are vaccinated now.
For many years, the Rev. Gerald T. Corrigan Council 3544 of the Knights of Columbus in Plainville has awarded $1,000 scholarships to graduating students from Plainville High School and St. Paul Catholic High School who will continue their education at a Catholic college or university.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 cases across the country are back on the rise.
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The newly-elected members of the Plainville Board of Education — Rachel Buchanan, Cassandra Clark, Lori Consalvo and Becky Tyrrell — were sworn into office prior to the start of the board’s Nov. 8 meeting. In addition, outgoing BOE members Brent Davenport, Kathy Wells and Nicole Palmieri were recognized for their service.
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Liberty Bank and Rotary team up for holiday drive Liberty Bank and local Rotary clubs once again teamed up to ensure that everyone in Liberty’s service area could enjoy a generous Thanksgiving feast. The 2021 Liberty Bank/Rotary Thanksgiving Dinner Drive raised a recordbreaking $1,431,376, ensuring there would be enough food on pantry shelves for Thanksgiving and beyond. The amount raised includes a match from Liberty Bank Foundation, totaling $286,275. Liberty Bank branches ac-
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Plainville Police Blotter Arrests reported by the Plainville Police: Nov. 26 Haley L. Flagge, 24, 253 West St., Apt. 1, two counts violation of a protective order, 8 p.m. Nov. 27 Christopher M. Sullivan, 40, 32 Burncoat St., Leicester, Mass., sixth-degree larceny, 10:35 p.m. Elvin L. Garcia, 56, 234 East St., possession of burglary tools, fifth-degree larceny, 1 a.m. Nov. 30 Mark L. Hill, 51, 66 Whiting St., sixth-degree larceny, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 Esmeralda Jimenez, 23, 148 Climbs Circle Ext A., East Hartford, two counts second-degree failure to appear, 7:33 p.m. Dec. 2 Denis Osorio-Rivera, 24, 375 Farmington Ave., third-degree assault, first-degree criminal trespass, second-degree breach
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PLAINVILLE Paul Thomas Rajotte, 71, of Plainville passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. He is now reunited with his loving wife of 48 years, Kristina Lynn (Giramondi) Rajotte, who predeceased him on October 18, 2021. Paul was born on August 24, 1950 in Bristol, CT son to the late Bruno and Lucille (Duperré) Rajotte. He worked at GE in Plainville as a Design Engineer for 35 years. Most recently, he worked part-time at Lowe’s in Plainville up until his wife’s health declined and he became her full-time care taker over the past year. He spent summers at “The Lake” growing up, the family cottage on Bashan Lake in East Haddam. He made his family home in Plainville and spent many winters alongside his wife in Las Vegas, where they relished in one another’s company. Paul was a car enthusiast, who especially loved his Corvettes he had over the years. Full of life and lover of the outdoors, he enjoyed taking trips to visit his son, Parker, in Montana, where he would raft the middle fork of the Flathead River and happily tell his stories upon his return. More locally, he enjoyed fly fishing the Farmington River or taking walks to view all that nature had to offer. Paul was an avid dog lover, whether it was his own or his children’s dogs, they were all equally spoiled and loved. In his downtime, he relaxed with a good book to read. A man of character, his family was the center of his life and he cherished the time surrounded by his loved ones, including the nightly board games with
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his granddaughter, Piper. Paul will be missed dearly as his family takes comfort in knowing that he is now reunited with his soulmate and wife. Paul is survived by his son, Parker Rajotte; his daughter, Sarah Krystock and her husband, Steve; his grandchildren, Mason, Hunter, and Piper Krystock; his brother, David Rajotte and his wife, Darcie; his sister, Denise Larson and her husband, James; his sister-in-law, Judi Gryzwinski and her husband, John; and his nieces and nephews, Michael, Gary, Candace, Christa, Samantha, Matthew, Peter, and Joan. Family and friends are welcome to gather on Friday, December 10 from 5 to 7 PM at the Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St., Plainville. A service in celebration of Paul’s life will be held at 7 PM at the funeral home. For those unable to attend, there will be a live-stream available to watch the service. In memory of Paul and his love for animals, donations can be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111. For more information or to leave online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.PLAINVILLE FUNERALHOME.com. Interested in Classified Advertising? Call Us.
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ceive a thank you card. Items that clients cannot buy with food stamps, such as feminine products, soap, shampoo, Donate to pantry conditioner and paper goods are also welcome. The pantry The Plainville Community Food Pantry welcomes mone- is located at 54 South Canal St. and can be reached at 860tary and food donations. 747-1919. To make a moneThose donating food are tary donation, send check to: asked to leave items in a bin outside, along with their name P.O. Box 233. 54 South Canal and an address, in order to re- St., Plainville, CT 06062. entrance of the church. Questions? Call 860-747-2328.
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PUMC news Plainville United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill, will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Friday, Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m. People may attend in person, or view the Worship online.
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The Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc., which provides arts enrichment activities for children age 5 to 17, is accepting new participants. The center promotes positive youth development among children of all races and abilities throughout Connecticut, but primarily to children in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. For more
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The purpose of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s Disaster Response Fund is to make resources available to local government community service departments and crisis coordinators to meet the basic needs of residents from the foundation’s four-town
Veterans 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, The Plainville Public Library and VFW Post 574.
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