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Preschoolers set to return to Wheeler school Preschoolers will return to Wheeler Elementary School as the final classrooms under renovation are completed over the winter break. "We can finally see the light

at the end of the tunnel at Wheeler school," Principal Andrew Batchelder told the Board of Education during its Dec. 16 meeting. Most of the student body returned to a largely transformed building at the start of the current school year.

BOE approves $700,000 capital spending plan By Devin Leith-Yessian The Citizen

The Board of Education approved a nearly $700,000 capital spending plan as district administrators fine tune their overall budget proposal. The plan was unanimously approved during the Dec. 16 board meeting, though members noted that it still requires evaluation by Town Manager Robert Lee and faces possible alterations by the Town Council. The money is nearly equally

However, Wheeler’s two preschool classes have been held at Linden Street School since the start of the 2018-19 school year. The majority of the remaining work going into this academic year focused on the school’s southern wing, where the former

main entrance was located and where the preschool classes were relocated to. Preschoolers will have an extra weekend at the end of their winter break — they’ll be returning on Jan. 6 instead of Jan. 2 with the rest of the school — to allow

teachers time to unpack and set up their rooms. The facilities department will be moving over supplies and making final preparations over the break. See Wheeler, A7

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split between facility and technology upgrades and maintenance, including repairing the peeling canopy on the ceiling outside the main office at the high school, landscaping improvements at Linden Street School, expanding the Maker Space program and replacing the heater for the swimming pool, which is expected to fail soon. Superintendent of Schools Steven LePage said one of his largest priorities in the plan is the construction of a See BOE, A7

Middle School of Plainville faculty member Chris Couture and Plainville High School library information teacher Deb Pikiell were recognized as the district's Everyday Heroes for the month of December. They were honored at the Dec. 16 Board of Education meeting. Pictured, from left: Board of Education Chair Becky Tyrrell, Pikiell, Couture and Superintendent of Schools Steven LePage.

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Schools Project Graduation fundraisers Clothing drives: The last Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Plainville YMCA: Dec. 28, Jan. 25 and Feb. 29.

Live comedy: Saturday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m., at the Plainville VFW. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Contact Inna at 860-2059911. Volunteers sought: Volunteers are needed to work UConn women’s bas-

Dodgeball: A tournament will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, beginning at 6 p.m., at Plainville High School. See Schools, A9

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You can't move forward without shedding dead weight By John M. Jaramillo

Here comes a new year – again! Is it my advanced age, or do the years just seem to pass us by faster? It feels like it was just a few weeks ago – and not a full year – since our last end-of-year routine in which we reflected on 2018 and made new year's resolutions for 2019. New Year’s resolutions. Remember those? Where do yours stand? How did you do? Oh, you don't want to talk about it? Fair enough. Let's focus on the future.

Break those questions down further to begin sharpening your path through 2020: Who will make up your social circles? You are the company you keep. The people around you make you who you are. They can support and challenge you, seeing in you things you may not see yourself. Take stock of who you have around you and how they contribute to (or limit) your progress.

First, in 2019 we should ditch our insanity, which makes us believe we can repeat what we've always done, year after year, thinking that this time – this time! – we'll finally keep our resolutions.

Who are you going to help? Resolutions typically are thought of as promises of self-care, but helping others, a great gesture in itself, also makes us better. Providing to others through teaching, volunteering, mentoring, etc., makes us better in both those forms of sharing and overall.

It's time for a new plan. But in order to blaze a new path going forward, we need to consider a new mindset for resolutions. What do your resolutions generally look like? Are they solo journeys? Who else benefits from your resolutions? Are your goals too comfortable? While building up the positive, are you trimming back the negative in your life?

In which areas will you improve? Enhance and build upon what you currently have while simultaneously expanding into new areas – new knowledge, abilities, skills, or even relationships, You don't have to jump allin right away, but consider what you lose out on by merely playing it safe, turning your back on new exploration and curiosity.

The Plainville Public Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Children’s department closes at 8 p.m.), and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register for programs, visit plainvillect.com/library, or call 860-793-1446.

Meet with the Town Manager: Town Manager Robert Lee invites residents to meet with him for “open office hours” at the library, 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16.

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Preschool storytime: Mondays, Jan. 6 through Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. (no class Jan. 20). For ages 3 to 5 with caregiver, storytime will explore themes through books, songs, rhymes, educational activities and crafts. Registration is underway and is for all five classes.

Social worker: In partnership with Hartford Healthcare, the Plainville Public Library offers on-site office hours with a professional clinical social worker every Tuesday from 1 to 5 p.m. Residents may access this free service on a walk-in basis or by calling the library for an appointment.

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What are you going to leave behind? You can't move forward or improve on anything without letting go of dead weight. Negative environments, toxic people, or self-critical thoughts may not be easy to dismiss, but you limit your progress if you don't at least try to do See Jaramillo, A9

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Rabbi Alana Wasserman, the congregation’s spiritual leader, will chant the traditional prayers and lead singing at the party. Those attending are encouraged to bring their Chanukiyot, candleholders which have room for a candle for each night of

the holiday, plus a “servant” candle which lights the others. To RSVP, call 860-276-9113 or email events@gsjc.org.

DTC caucus The biennial caucus of the Plainville Democratic Party will take place Thursday, Jan. 9, 7 p.m., at the Municipal Center, in the council chambers. Registered Democrats in town can participate. The main purpose of the caucus is to endorse candidates for the Democratic Town Committee. For more information, contact Rebecca Martinez at 860-803-6741 or email plainvilledemocrats@ gmail.com.

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Kwanzaa Celebration coming to PHS After 30 years in production, the Queen Ann Nzinga Center, Inc. is proud to present its 30th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 28, 7 p.m., at Plainville High School, 47 Robert Holcomb Way. Doors open at 6.

The Middle School of Plainville welcomed Nutmeg-nominated local author Leslie Connor on Dec. 5. Connor gave two large group presentations to all three grade levels, followed by a writer's workshop in the library. Connor discussed her writing process, which students were surprised to learn begins each day with a brisk walk with her dogs to provide time to think.

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This year, the show will be presented in collaboration with Grace Church of New Britain and the Waterbury Chapter of International Links Incorporated, an organization devoted to enriching and sustaining African culture and people of African descent.

The contents were revealed, and each box contained a different key. Students used their unique key to write the beginning of a story and shared their creative stories aloud; which ranged from realistic fiction, to fantasy, and science fiction. The writer's workshop concluded with a pizza luncheon filled with enthusiastic discussions among students and the guest author.

The celebration of traditional Kwanzaa rituals will be led by Brother Alvin Carter, Jr., a seasoned Kwanzaa specialist, which will include African drumming and dance, reading of the Libation Statement, lighting candles (the Kinara) and making positive affirmations.

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I'm very excited for him and our students," the principal said.

The southern wing also contains a second special education classroom and a new music room. Batchelder said instrument teacher Michael Boncimino has been teaching music classes in a conference room and wherever else space could be found.

The district is seeking the approval of the Public Building Commission to replace furniture for the two rooms which Batchelder said is more than 20 years old. Should that request be approved, he estimated those rooms could be ready for student use by the end of January.

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units, expanding the parking lot, replacing the 20-year-old roof and moving the main entrance and administrative office to the western wing of the school, where a security vestibule was constructed. Buses will continue dropping students off and picking them up from the southern entrance.

around $869,000. Superintendent Steven LePage said the project is around three months ahead of schedule and that the contractor, O&G

Industries, had done a “terrific job.”

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secure entrance for Plainville High School. The architectural design work is nearly complete and estimates for the cost of construction are just over $70,000.

Chromebooks and teachers’ laptops for $263,000. Incoming sixth, ninth and some first graders have their computers replaced each to avoid all of the Chromebooks needing replacement at once.

The Plainville High School Interact Club’s “Take A Whack for Interact” fundraiser was held during the Powder Puff football game on Nov. 26. New England Auto Sales donated a safety-prepped used car to “whack,” and matched monies raised. The Interact Club chose the Connecticut Children's Miracle Network as its charity for this year. Proceeds from all Interact fundraising efforts will go towards CCMN and the senior citizen prom Interact hosts in the spring. Pictured: Plainville Superintendent of Schools Steven LePage takes a whack for Interact.

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Grant will bolster robotics competition at MSP Middle School of Plainville faculty member and robotics coach Camille Westfall is the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation.

on Saturday, March 7.

Westfall, along with cocoach and fellow faculty member Laurel Schwartz, have committed to hosting the VEX IQ robotics Connecticut State Championship event at the Middle School of Plainville for the next three years. The grant will allow them to make improvements to the event, which they hosted last year, and, in the words of one of their students, Valiantsin Kasabrukhau, "make a great day even better!"

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"It's really intertwined now into our curriculum. So these are things really — if we want to continue our curriculum the way we've designed it — we have to make these investments," he said. The plan also includes a number of large items that the administration believes will need to be addressed in the upcoming years, most notably the renovation of the

Middle School of Plainville. The overhaul is scheduled to be done in 2023, when the school will have gone 25 years without major work being done, making it eligible for state aid for modernization. LePage said the roof at the school has begun leaking and the boilers require major repairs. The district has been holding off on doing non-critical work at the school in anticipation of the renovation.

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Overall, forget the limitations of meeting goals in 2020. Instead, set up a thorough plan and committed path to move forward. Keep the focus on your steps. That creates a stronger foundation than focusing solely on

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Volunteer mentors are needed for students at all grade levels. For more information, contact Volunteer Program Coordinator Sue Bradley: 860-793-3210 ext. 6110, bradleys@ plainvilleschools.org.

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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT On Tuesday December 10, 2019, the Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission took the following actions: APPROVED a Text Amendment for Metro Realty for mean building height in commercial and industrial zones. Respectfully submitted, Matthew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT this 10th day of December 2019. R225780 Autos Wanted

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CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.

Lost and Found LOST GRAY MALE CAT Vicinity of Milldale Post Off Longo Drive. Pls call 860-620-9756 with any info.

ANTIQUES - Always buying old; Toys, military, jewelry, art, watches, musical instruments, signs, arcade games, cameras, pre 1970 sports memorabilia, plus more. One item or entire estate contents. Call 860718-5132.

Wood Fuel Heating Equipment QUALITY SEASONED FIREWOOD - Approx. 18” long, full cord $200. Lavignes Tree Service, 203.294.1775.

RECYCLE YOUR OLD NEWSPAPERS Please & Thank you.

BUYING MACHINIST TREE LENGTH TOOLBOXES - Tools FIREWOOD & tooling, contents of CALL FOR DETAILS machine shops, home workshops and small 203-238-2149

Wanted To Buy 1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$CA$H$$$ Todd Shamock 203.494.1695Estate Sale Service Costume Jewelry, Antiques, paintings, Meriden-made.

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AARON’S BUYING Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.

lathes. Call anytime 860-985-5760

***NEED EXTRA CASH?*** Always buying coins, gold, silver, antiques, collectibles, estate & bro ken or unwanted jewelry. DEE’S ANTIQUES Live auction & estate Buying Collectibles. services. Jewelry & Silver. Rick’s Antiques China. Glass. Military. & Coins, 428 N. ColMusical. Anything Old ony Rd., Rt. 5, Wlfd. & Unusual. Single 203.269.9888. item to an estate. SERVricksantiques ING COMMUNITY & andcoins.com FAMILY RESPECTFULLY FOR OVER 50 YEARS. Classified Advertising Call 203-235-8431 Call 203-238-1953

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