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SOUTHINGTON — At just 13 months old doctors told Alecia Maringola’s parents she wouldn’t live past three. Now, 34 years later, the Plantsville native is defying the odds through a pandemic with the help of an artistic escape. Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disorder that weakens muscles and destroys nerve cells, See Artist, A2
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Maringola leans on her faith for a sense of meaning but, as COVID lingers, she can't join her church community. Instead she watches services online. Despite the barriers posed by the pandemic, she always has a community and her own family to fall back on in times of need and is seen by others as an inspiration. “Alecia has endured many trials, but her strong faith is what has helped her endure the fiery storms,” said Sandra
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“There were a couple of reasons why we chose the sneaker drive,” Deanna Becker, the event’s organizer, explained. “First, we liked the way we were able to make a global impact by offering a means of recycling.”
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fit the planet was the aim. Sneakers are manufactured with materials that are not biodegradable, and when tossed into the garbage, the footwear ends up in landfills. From there, many discarded shoes will be destroyed, and the incineration process leads to toxic chemicals entering the air and soil.
Recycling and reusing Also, the drive, which took sneakers, keeps them out of place throughout the month landfills and reduces the of December, was a safe way need for manufacturing new to conduct a fundraiser amid ones, a process which prothe pandemic. duces large amounts of CO2, a heat-trapping gas linked to Those wishing to take part in climate change. the effort simply dropped off unwanted sneakers outThe recycling company side the church at 56 Red Plainville United Methodist Stone Hill. The donation cart was was filled again and again, and sneakers came in all conditions, including brand new.
Church used for its drive is called Got Sneakers? – a free service. And the process was quite simple. The church received postage-paid bags from Got Sneakers?, and when they were filled, FedEx took them away. About 15 large bags were filled at the church. Started in 2017, Got Sneakers? claims to have stopped 75 million pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, while recycling and reusing 2.5 million pairs of shoes. “This was a great fundraiser, as it doesn’t really cost anything,” said Becker, “except a little time.”
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Plainville United Methodist Church collected some 15 bags of unwanted sneakers during a month-long effort. The initiative generated some money for the church, and also helped the environment.
“I was so excited when I saw the response and I truly thank everyone who took the time to drop off sneakers,” said Becker, who pointed out that people “collected sneakers from their gyms, schools, and extended families.” “It was truly amazing to see how much people care,” she said. Proceeds from the drive went into the church mission fund to be used where most needed. “We didn’t make much money as far as fundraisers go” but “that was not our intent,” said Becker. Doing something to bene-
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Schools Locals in college Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, awarded Omar Abdelsame, of Plainville, a bachelor’s degree in history and social sciences. Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, named Plainville residents John Kennedy and Bianca Talarico to its dean’s list for the fall semester. Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y., named Isabella Bantz, of Plainville, to its dean’s list for the fall semester. University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R.I., named Plainville residents Arielle Balducci and Lydia Weinberg to its dean’s list for the fall semester. University of St. Joseph, West Hartford, awarded Plainville residents Billie-Jo Sauron and Katarzyna Zinowko master’s degrees in psychiatric mental health nursing.
Diana Lamenzo, Instructional Coach with CREC, recently served as a guest reader in Erica Kriscenski's kindergarten class at Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School in Plainville. Lamenzo shared the story “Pink is for Boys,” and students learned about, and discussed, gender stereotypes. Pictured, from left: Wheeler students Jett Dziboa, Lucas Delude and Journey Furtado-Sanchez.
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Dinner and a show Free tests Celebrate Valentine's Day Saturday, Feb. 12 at Southington Elks Lodge 1669, 114 Main St. Tickets are $35 and include dinner and live music from The Rockin' Heartbeats. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m. The band goes on at 8. Purchase tickets at the Elks Lodge (every night after 5 p.m.), or contact Phil Roy at 860-681-1533.
Scholarships The Main Street Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. A total of $275,000 in scholarships will be awarded, from 80 funds. A full list of the scholarships available, their eligibility criteria and links to applications are available at mainstreetfoundation.org. The deadline for scholarship applications is March 11.
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four free COVID-19 rapid tests through the federal website, covidtest.gov. Orders usually ship in 7-to-12 days.
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School board spending plan moves forward By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
SOUTHINGTON — Board of Education members voted for a spending plan for the upcoming school year Thursday, Jan. 27 and dis-
cussed a resolution asking state leaders to return control over health rules to local school boards. Opponents of mask and other pandemic mandates have spoken at board meetings
for months. Some board members have been sympathetic to those concerns and want state leaders to allow Southington officials to make decisions on health issues such as mask requirements and quarantining.
The board’s six Republicans voted in favor of putting the resolution issue on the Jan. 27 agenda. Three Democrats on the board voted against it. A committee of three board members was formed to draft an “apolitical letter” to state leaders. The letter will go before the board for a vote.
ter since the General Assembly could make a decision on Lamont’s powers before the next scheduled board meeting. The drafting committee has two Republican board members and one Democrat.
Terri Carmody, a board member and Democrat, said the board shouldn’t concern itself with resolutions and Gov. Ned Lamont plans to state governance. “I believe seek legislative approval for that we as a Board of Educaan extension of his emergen- tion have no jurisdiction,” cy powers. Those who supshe said. “I don’t’ think it’s ported the resolution said something that we as a power should be returned to Board of Education should local school boards and be doing.” health districts.
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SOUTHINGTON- Eileen Ruth Pollack Russman passed away on January 5, 2022, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen is survived by her two sons, Eric Russman and his wife Sherry (Walsh) of Southington, CT, and David Russman and his wife Ragan Willis of Wenham, MA. Eileen (“Grandma Leenie”) doted on and was greatly loved by her three grandchildren, Amanda, Benjamin, and Sage Russman. Eileen is also survived by her brother and sister-inlaw Ivan and Carlyn Pollack of Parkland, FL, special cousin Marjie Wolfe of Hamden, CT, and several nieces and nephews. Born in New Haven, CT, on August 8, 1931, Eileen was the daughter of Elizabeth Gillette and George Pollack. She was raised in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Lafayette High School in 1949 and Grace New Haven School of Nursing in 1952. Eileen was a registered nurse at Grace New Haven Hospital, Connecticut Valley Hospital, Undercliff, and Meriden Wallingford Hospital before retiring as the Assistant Director of Nursing at Miller Memorial Community in Meriden, CT. Eileen enjoyed traveling and visited many countries around the world. She made friends easily, and kept in touch with many of them for more than 50 years. Eileen was always up for a party, and was the first to arrive and
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The Southington Chapter of UNICO is sponsoring a Valentine's Day celebration, Vaccine clinic “Notte d'Amore (Night of Love): Chocolate and Wine.” A vaccination clinic is Due to COVID, UNICO has scheduled for Friday, had to rethink this event and Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at make necessary adjustthe Plainville Senior Center, ments. This year, Notte 200 East St. Call 860-747d’Amore will consist of pur5728 to schedule an apchasing a $75 gift bag. The pointment. The clinic is bags contain a $50 gift card sponsored by the Plainvilleto New Mill Restaurant, Southington Regional Health two bottles of wine (red and District and will be adminiswhite), Italian chocolate tered by Hartford Healthcandies and a red rose. Visit Care. southingtonunico.org. From A5
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as well as her dear friend Josephine Fornier. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a brother Nicholas Galiette and his wife Mary, her infant sister Margaret and her son-in-law George East. The family would like to especially thank Jennie’s caregivers Oksana and Svitlana Voronchok, Luda Prozola and Irma Carusone and the Masonic Hospice at Home nurses and caregivers especially Gina Sullo and Cristelle Regis. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, Feb 2nd at St. Aloysius Church, 257 Burritt St., Plantsville at 11 am. Burial followed at St. Thomas Cemetery. Due to the pandemic there will be no calling hours and everyone is required to wear a mask at Church. Donations may be made in her memory to the Masonicare Home and Hospice, PO 70, Wallingford, CT 06492 For online condolences and directions please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com
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The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission took no action during its meeting Tuesday and will continue to consider the proposal that includes housing, a clubhouse and retail space. Anthony Properties is looking for town zoning changes to allow the $54 million project to proceed. The company wants to build on three properties totaling 41 acres owned by the Tolles family located at 1303, 1193 and 1177 West St.
Traffic proceeds at the intersection of West Street, left, and Curtiss St., right, near a property at 1177 West St., right, in Southington on Jan. 19. A Texas development company is looking to build a 264-unit apartment complex along with commercial spaces and amenities such as a clubhouse and park on the site that also includes adjacent properties at 1193 and 1303 West St. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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SOUTHINGTON- Jennie (Galiette) Telesco, 98, of Southington passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Joseph Louis Telesco. She was born on September 16, 1923 in Southington and was the daughter of the late George and Josephine (Iacobucci) Galiette. Jennie was a parishioner of St. Thomas Church and a member of its Rosary Society. She was very active in her younger years in the Maria Della Angeli Women’s Society and the Galiette Family Reunion. She was also a volunteer at SARC. Jennie was best known for her cooking and baking skills, which she loved to share with her family and friends. She loved to entertain people in her home and her door was always open to her many family and dear friends. Jennie also loved to feed her bird friends and enjoyed watching them as they ate. She leaves her daughters Ann Marie Capo and husband Robert of Naples, FL, Jeannette TelescoEast of S. Windsor and son Joseph Telesco of Wallingford; her loving grandson Aaron Lazar and wife Elizabeth, great grandson Nicholas and Andrew Lazar as well as Bob’s daughter Sarah (Capo) Wendl and husband Todd and their sons Ethan and Connor and Bob’s son Gray Capo. Jennie also leaves her niece Joanne Kelsey and husband Jim and nephew Nicholas Galiette and partner Patricia Cianci
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O’Connor said the changes in retail demand were likely to be permanent and that there was already a lot of commercial development nearby on West Street. Quality residential units would help sustain the businesses that were already on West Street, he said.
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Shawn Shelton, co-owner of Prime Indulgence, hangs a sign in front of the new restaurant under renovation in the former El Pulpo & Tapas Bar location at 1217 Queen St. in Southington. Prime Indulgence, which will feature Latin, soul and Caribbean food, is expected to open around Valentine’s Day.
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The specials could include taco Tuesdays and seafood Sundays, as well as offerings centering around Shelton and his chefs’ experience with Latin, soul and Haitian cuisine. “I want you to be able to enjoy and taste everything I have to offer,” he said. “I don't want to stay set on something. I want you to have to come here because you don't know what I have.”
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Bradley said they were keeping an eye out for an established location with good traffic when they saw that El Pulpo & Tapas Bar had closed at 1217 Queen St. They also looked at downtown Southington.
Both Bradley and Shelton will be coming into the restaurant business from other professions. Bradley is a clinical social worker in a hospice setting, while Shelton has been primarily working in roofing while doing some catering on the side and helping out family members who run restaurants in the Meriden area. Cooking has always been a passion for Shelton, who went to culinary school and worked at Max Amore Restaurant in Glastonbury after graduating. Prime Indulgence will be the fourth restaurant owned by members of his extended family. “For me honestly when I cook I love seeing people smile. That’s what I like seeing the best … that's what I love,” he said. dleithyessian@record -journal.com 203-317-2317 Twitter: @leith_yessian
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Electric utility is seeking a highly skilled mainteNotice is hereby given that The Board of Asnance electrician with sessment Appeals of the town of Southing- extensive substation exton is accepting appeals with respect to the perience to maintain and real estate and personal property assess- repair transmission and ments on the October 1, 202I Grand List distribution class switchand the motor vehicles on the 2020 supple- gear, bus-work, lightning mental list (billed in December 2021). arrestors, protective reAll persons claiming to be aggrieved from lays, insulators, switches the doings of the assessor must file a writ- power transformers, data circuits, controls and ten application with the Board. The appeal other related compoapplication must be delivered to the Assesnents. Must be a high sor’s Office, 75 Main Street, Southington school/trade school on or before February 18, 2022 at 4:30 pm. graduate and have 4 Appeal applications are available at the assessor’s office or on the website www.south years’ experience in the maintenance and opington.org - choose Assessor’s Department, eration of electric utility Document Center, Appeals. substations and/or utility grade protection and Assessment staff will schedule an appointcontrol systems. Comment for all appeals received. Masks are required in the building and at pletion of a recognized appointments. four (4) year maintenance electrician apprenticeDated in Southington this 17th day of Jan- ship program may subuary 2022 stitute for the experience Board of Assessment Appeals requirement. Two (2) R248400 years of college-level education or advanced training in related field LEGAL NOTICE may substitute for two ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (2) years of the experiPLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT ence requirement. Must possess a valid motor The Zoning Board of Appeals of Plainville, Connecticut will hold a Public Hearing(s) vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of on Monday February 14, 2022, at 7:30 PM to hear and consider the following applica- Connecticut and be able to obtain with 6 months tion(s): of hire a valid Protective Switching and Tagging PEARL STREET Procedure certification Application #22-02-01 Mary Grace Flint of from CONVEX or other 35 Pearl Street seeks a variance to Article 4 Basic Standards, Section 4.07 Fences, approved agency. Wage rate: $37.78 to $41.67 Subsection 3A Maximum Fence Height in Required Front Yard - to permit the instal- hourly plus an excellent fringe benefit packlation of a four (4’) foot picket fence in leu age. Closing date will of the three (3’) maximum height in the rebe February 28, 2022. quired front yard setback for a property known as 35 Pearl Street. Apply: Department of Human Resources, Town Plainville, Connecticut this 20th day of Wallingford, 45 South of January 2022 Main Street, Wallingford, Peter Autunno, Chairperson CT 06492. Applications Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals will be mailed upon reR248402 quest for the Department of Human Resources or may be downloaded Autos Wanted Autos Wanted from the Department TOP CASH PAID of Human Resources For Junk or unwanted Web Page. Phone: (203) vehicles, Toyota’s etc. 294-2080 / Fax: (203) Please call Mike @ 203294-2084. EOE 284-8562 8am-5pm.
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