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Volume 19, Number 10

Friday, March 11, 2022

Theater production set to make history

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PLAINVILLE – Plainville High School’s Theater Unlimited will present "A Word For Mother" March 18 and 19 at PHS’s black box theater. This will be the first time Tim McArthur’s play is performed on stage, and the playwright reached out to the Plainville High theater group recently to talk shop.

A crowd gathered along I-84 in Southington on Wednesday, March 2 in support of truckers headed to Washington to protest government mandates. Police closed a portion of Jude Lane to most traffic during the peaceful demonstration. School buses and local traffic were allowed through without incident. Photo by Eric Cotton, Record-Journal

Taking part in the virtual meeting were Theater Unlimited actresses Hailey Calder, Lily Feyerabend, Zeyana Thigpen, Janessa Freitas, Marissa Freitas and Sofia Maksymiw, along with assistant director Nikolas Diaz and advisor/faculty member TJ Riccardo. McArthur and student cast members disSee Theater, A2

Viral video increases social media presence for SPD By Faith Williams Record-Journal staff

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media platforms gained 1,000 new followers.

SOUTHINGTON — A viral video featuring local officers lip-syncing a Celine Dion song and dancing in the rain has drastically increased the department’s social media presence.

“We did not expect what happened,” Lt. Steven Cifone said. “We were thinking maybe to get a few thousand views and as of now I think we are up to 325,000.”

“It’s accomplished the goal. Obviously people want to know when’s the next video but the goal is to have continuous content,” Cifone said. “So that when we need real time information or put out any type of emergency broadcast we reach a larger audience.”

Officers captured the attention of local residents, people across the state and beyond with a March 2 video featuring Officer Evan Olsson lip-syncing “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.” Officers Neal Ayotte, Joe Richard and Sgt. Matthew

In the video, the officers are lip-syncing and dancing in the rain with police cruisers in the background. Last Friday the Facebook post showed 334,000 views, 6,000 reactions, 1,000 comments and over 3,000 shares. Cifone said since the video was posted, the department’s social

Karissa Vaillancourt commented on the post saying, “This is amazing! Thanks guys. Also good to see familiar smiling faces having fun on the job.” Although the video was fun, See Viral video, A2

The video featuring four Southington police officers was designed to increase the Southington Police Department’s social media presence.

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cussed motivation and characterization, providing a deeper insight into the play, an examination of family relationships. In 2021, Theater Unlimited members, with help from other PHS students, and school staff, transformed the school’s Choral Room into a black box theater. "A Word For Mother" will be the first-ever performance there.

Black box theaters are usually home to plays or other performances requiring very basic technical arrangements, such as limited set construction. The space is versatile and easy to change, and the black backdrop can encourage the audience to focus on the actors. "A Word For Mother" will be performed Friday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 19 at noon and 7:30 p.m. Performances are open to the public. Tickets available at Tim McArthur speaks with the door.

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“The main goal is highlighting what our officers do on the daily basis outside of the stressful part of our jobs.”

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In the future, the department plans to use social media to highlight the accomplishments of officers on and off duty. Recently, the Southington Police Department launched a month long self-defense class for women at the municipal library.

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Social media will be used as a way to highlight the progress of the class. “On Mondays we’ll do a meet and greet with the officers where we post about their professional accomplishments just to humanize the badge a little bit,” Cifone said. “So that in the community and when we’re out in the public they feel a little more comfortable approaching us.”

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“We recognize the benefits of [social media] for recruitment and community outreach,” he said.

and Nicholas Spratto, Sr. and cherished friends including Nancy ChuteStreeter all of Southington. In addition to her parents, Julie was predeceased by her sister, Jodi Cirillo. In lieu of flowers, donations in Julie’s memory may be made to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111 (https://cthumane. org/). Calling hours will be held from 5-7p.m on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St, Plantsville. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

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Julie Adams SOUTHINGTONJulie (Kubala) Adams, 65, of Southington, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on March 04, 2022, at The HOCC Bradley Campus after a short but valiant fight with cancer. She had been the loving wife of Richard Adams for over 30 years. Julie was born on June 28, 1956, in Southington to the late Julian “Whitey” and Valerie “Giggy” (Danieleski) Kubala and had been a lifelong Southington resident. She enjoyed gardening, antiquing and was an excellent cook, known especially for her pierogi. Julie will be remembered for the endless amount of love in her heart of which she gave so freely. In addition to her husband Richard, Julie is survived by her daughter; Kayla Adams, her son, Jason Scarpo and his wife Laurie, and her cherished grandson, Jacob Scarpo, all of Southington. She is also survived by her brother; Thomas Kubala and his wife Dorothy of FL, her sister, Holly and her husband Glenn Charamut of Southington, her nephew, Michael Kubala-DelFino, many cousins, especially Joann

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STRONG SHOWING The Middle School of Plainville Robotics Team continued its winning streak on Feb. 26 during matches in Meriden. All five MSP teams qualified for the finals, and Teams 19031A and 10931D won the Teamwork Champion awards by working together to score the highest in the finals.

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is accepting applications for a grant-funded six-week program for those seeking a career as a certified nursing assistant. The grant funds tuition, books, scrubs, testing and the Connecticut Certified Nurses Aide Exam. Classes begin Monday, March 28. This free program is the perfect opportunity for those seeking to start a career in healthcare. Applicants must have their high school diploma, be 18 or older and have their own transportation. Classroom education is via Zoom, labs take place in Southington and clinical training is held in Newington and Southington. Space for the Certified Nursing Assistant Program is limited. For more information and to receive an application packet, call 860-4069050 or email CNAtraining@ hhchealth.org.

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By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

What do you do when you or a loved one can’t get through a day without help? It’s a problem most families face sooner or later, and it’s a thorny one. One option is to have an adult child move in with the care recipient or vice versa so that there’s always someone on hand to run errands and provide companionship. But sometimes a move isn’t feasible. Another choice is a retirement home that provides services on site, but moving out of one’s own home and into an institution can be a hard sell.

PLAINVILLE – There’s a new veterinarian in town. Dr. Valipe Satyender opened Veterinary Urgent and Well Care Center at 19 Pine St. last December and it didn’t take long for him to put a local pet owner’s mind at ease.

In-home caregiving can be a perfect middle ground. For an average of $25 per hour, you can hire a caregiver to provide aid in the care recipient’s own home. But caregivers can provide a wide range of services. Some people only need help with errands that require heavy lifting, while others need help with daily activities, such as bathing and dressing, or need medical care. What are the types of caregivers, and how do you find one who is qualified?

Joey Forcella’s cat, Dean Martin, had been constipated, and was vomiting. With Dean’s normal vet unable to see him, Forcella called Veterinary Urgent and Well Care Center.

Skilled care and custodial care If you need caretakers to change an IV or a catheter, you will have to hire someone with a medical license. Look for the words “skilled care” or “home health care.” If you don’t need any assistance that requires medical training, you need “custodial care,” “home care,” “personal care” or “attendant care.” These attendants will help the individual with activities of daily living, known in the trade as ADLs, like cooking, cleaning, bathing and dressing.

With the pandemic slowing and things returning to normal, vets offices are very busy, and can be booked for weeks, if not months. Satyender told Forcella to be at his office within the hour.

Types of licenses It is best to find a licensed caregiver. A Home Health Aide (HHA) license is a qualification for a custodial caregiver; HHAs cannot perform clinical tasks, but can manage a patient’s medication and help with activities of daily living (ADLs). A Certified Nursing Assistant, who reports to a nurse, is qualified to care for a patient who is ill even if the patient needs to go to a hospital or other medical facility; CNAs are qualified to change wound dressings and help patients by bathing them or changing sheets.

“He was wonderful,” Forcella said in a social media post. “It makes such a difference when you are stressed about a sick pet. And I cannot thank those of you who

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mentioned the new ER and wellness vet.” Satyender graduated veterinary school in Hyderabad, India in 2004 and obtained his PhD in veterinary medicine from the University of Connecticut in 2011. For more than 13 years, he has worked with pets of all ages, and with all types of ailments. “Most doctors are not prepared for the un-

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In Brief Wheeler’s annual golf classic returns for its 37th year Sept. 14 at The Country Club of Farmington. In 2021, the event raised $52,000 to support Wheeler’s community health centers in Bristol, Hartford, New Britain, Plainville and Waterbury, as well the Basic Needs Fund. Visit WheelerHealth.org/ Golf.

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NEWINGTON — A team of local high school bowlers from Plainville’s Lessard Lanes are King Pins again.

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The 2022 group features Sean Buck, who at age 15 Nathaniel Lund, Joey Stango, was among the youngest Stone Bouchard, Sean Buck bowlers in Saturday’s comand Jeff Wasieleueski competition. Buck is a freshman bined to win the 2022 CIAC at Southington High School. state bowling championship at Newington’s Calla- Wasieleueski is just a sophohan’s Bowl-O-Rama over the more at Plainville High School, while Stango is a juweekend. The team sponsored by Lessard Lanes won nior at Waterbury’s Career its second straight state title, Magnet. repeating as champions after Bouchard and Lund are sewinning the 2020 title. The niors who will graduate this CIAC didn’t hold a state spring from Newington High tournament in 2021 due to and Bristol Central. COVID.

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Obituaries Joseph A. Donovan

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SOUTHINGTONTrue to his word, “Only the Good Die Young”, Joseph A. Donovan, 73, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on March 06, 2022, at The HOCC New Britain Campus. Joseph was born on January 26, 1949, in Hartford to the late James Donovan and Grace Sciarappa. Joe proudly served his country with the United States Army serving overseas in the Vietnam War, earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Upon his honorable discharge and returning stateside, Joe opened and operated Eastern Computer Video. Dad was a proud man, but not too proud to show emotion and love for his family. His greatest accomplishments were becoming a father and grandfather. His hobbies include but aren’t limited to being our biggest cheerleader and loving to boast about our accomplishments. Known for his soup making abilities, he was a Soup-er Chef. Not one to ever turn down a great adventure, Joe enjoyed scuba diving. He was a lover of sailing (because “real boats don’t have motors) and little sports cars, having owned many over the years. He found much solace cruising around listening to his favorite jazz music while the fresh air blew through his hair. Puzzles of all kinds, whether it be brain or crossword, camera manuals, or documentaries, those were the kinds of challenges he willingly accepted. Left behind to mourn his loss, daughters; Lisa Rodrigue and her husband Dean of Plainville, Kristin Donovan, and Nikki Politz and her husband Kegan all of Southington, the lights of his life, his grandchildren; first born, CT State Trooper Alex “AJ” Donovan, with whom he

SOUTHINGTONKatherine M. (Burrow) Blatchley, 85, of Southington, passed away peacefully on March 04, 2022, at The HOCC New Britain Campus. She had been the loving wife of the late Robert W. Blatchley. Katherine was born on August 09, 1936, in Hartsville, TN, to the late Leslie Burrow and Lucy (Linville) Robey. In 1956, Kathy met Robert in New Mexico while he was serving with the United States Navy. They married in May of 1957, eventually making their home in Southington. Together, Kathy and Robert started a family, raising two sons: Charles and Bradley. The common denominator and foundation in Kathy’s life was love with a side of laughter. She had a phenomenal sense of humor. Kathy loved her husband and sons more than anything. As her family grew to include daughtersin-law and grandchildren, so did her heart. Love was the main ingredient in Kathy’s recipes. She was an exceptional cook, taking great pride in sharing her many delicious dishes and desserts with those she loved most. Family favorites include Shepherd’s pie, stuffed cabbage, and kielbasa, just to name a few. She was famous for her cheesecake topped with cherries or blueberries and countless Christmas cookies that were shared with the neighborhood. Kathy is survived by her

was incredibly proud of, Victoria and Chantel Donovan, all affectionately known as “the thumb for lunch bunch”, Madison Donovan, Christopher, Ariana, Alvaro and Alivia “Ollie” Rodrigue, Ryan and Finley Politz, his brother; James Donovan and his wife Kathy of NY, his sisters; Marie Kelly and her husband Steven, and Patty Horiguchi and her husband Hiroshi, all of MA and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brother, Michael Donovan. Never missing a chance to make sure we knew, in his own words, “Love you more.” - Dad In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Coleville Rd., Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, (https://vva.org/) Calling hours will be held from 5-7 p.m on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

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sons; Charles and his wife Denise of Bristol, and Bradley and his wife Karen, her grandchildren, Jonathan Blatchley and Kelsi Blatchley all of Southington. She is also survived by her sisters; Mary-Jo Richardson and Alice Faye Creasy both of TN. In addition to her parents and husband, Kathy was predeceased by her sister, Bernice Neil Williams. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy’s memory may be made to the Coast Guard Foundation, c/o Sage Williams, 394 Taugwonk Rd., Stonington, CT 06378 (https:// coastguardfoundation. org/) or to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 (https://www. heart .org/) Services for Kathy will be celebrated privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com. Also participating on teams from Lessard Lanes were Southington High School’s Chace Krenke, Cyanne Markum, Antonio Melnin Kaitis, Briana Provenzano, Skyler Scott, Noah Cyr, MaryKate Stango, Matt Riccio, Dylan Mange and Kole Kareliussen.

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On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, the Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission took the following actions: APPROVED a special exception application for Tracy Becker (Frankies) for more than one attached sign per business at 177 East Street in a GC Zone. APPROVED a site plan modification with revisions for Mott Corporation for a flammable material storage container and associated work at 84 Spring Lane in an RI Zone. APPROVED a site plan modification for NDC Commercial Construction (Mott Corp.) for the installation of HVAC chiller units and associated work at 84 Spring Lane in an RI Zone. Respectfully submitted, Matthew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT this 8th day of March 2022 R249847

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The Zoning Board of Appeals of Plainville, Connecticut will hold a Public Hearing(s) on Monday March 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM to hear and consider the following application(s): HAYDEN AVENUE Application #22-03-01 Master Tech Auto Sales and Service LLC/John Gionfriddo of Bristol, CT seeks approval for an Automobile Repair License(s) automobile repair license as required by Section 14-54 of the Connecticut General Statues for property located at 3 Hayden Avenue Unit 4 Plainville, Connecticut this 23rd day of February 2022 Peter Autunno, Chairperson Plainville Zoning Board of Appeals R249354 Help Wanted

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