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Resident says it’s never too late to get a college degree By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
with a nearly 3.5 grade point average.
Finishing college is no longer a dream deferred for 71-year-old Kathleen More.
“It’s been an incredible journey for me,” More said last week.
The Southington resident and Long Island native will realize her decades-long aspiration this month when she earns an associate’s degree in early childhood education from Post University,
More graduated from Bayside High School in Queens, New York, in 1967. After high school, she began working There were financial and in Manhattan, and enrolled other struggles along the in night classes at an area way. At points, More, who is community college. More
said it wasn’t long after that she put her college dreams on hold to get married and start a family. She worked various jobs and lived in different locales throughout the next several decades.
Kathleen More, 71, of Southington, wears a graduation cap and gown outside her residence on May 6. The Long Island native will realize her decades-long aspiration this month when she earns an associate’s degree in early childhood education from Post University, with a nearly 3.5 grade See Graduate, A2 point average. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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Growers, neighbors oppose plan
By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
Taxes will drop slightly in the upcoming fiscal year following a unanimous decision by the Town Council.
By Michael Gagne Record-Journal staff
The budget passed by the council Monday night will result in a 0.01 percent reduction in the property tax rate.
An energy developer’s proposal to build a solar farm on a parcel owned by the Catholic Cemeteries Association has been met with opposition from neighbors and the family that currently leases the field to grow hay and other crops.
“It puts us in a better position to be able to move forward should the crisis continue,” said council Chairwoman Victoria Triano. “I think it’s a very important moment in time.” A solar farm is proposed for this field off East Street in Southington, seen here on May 1. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
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mously, Democrats raised the issue of a tax decrease. Republicans hold a majority with six members on the nine-member council. “We are absolutely on board with a zero percent (tax) rate increase… We need to show the townspeople that we have their back,” said Chris Pouolos, a council Democrat. “We’re also wondering, though, if a decrease in the mill rate is not fiscally responsible.” He also said it seemed “a bit
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divorced, worked two jobs to support her family. “It was difficult at times. I went through a lot of dark times. Not everything was happy,” More said.
“I think you have to have faith and a positive attitude,” More said. More said she had been working for the Agency on Aging of South Central Connecticut in New Haven in 2016 when she decided it was time to revisit academia. She enrolled in online classes offered by Post. Post, whose campus is in Waterbury, had already canceled its in-person ceremony due to public health restrictions on large gatherings.
Tom Lombardi, a Republican and council vice chairman, said the self-insurance fund is “healthy” and that it’s still funded above a consultant’s recommendation. Putting more money in the fund would be overcharging both the town employees
get that chance. She has plans to continue her academic pursuits, with an eventual bachelor’s degree in legal studies in sight. After that, she hopes to go to law school. Brian More, Kathleen’s eldest son, said he and his siblings are all proud of their mother.
Town leaders made cuts to an initial budget plan to reach a tax reduction. Val DePaolo, a council Democrat, said the cuts were more weighted on the education budget than in previous years. Chaplinsky said the cuts were balanced based on the overall spending picture. “We also need to take a balanced approached. We can’t just look at a single year,” he said.
person get-together later if conditions allow for it. Kathleen More said she hopes to use the knowledge she’s gained from academics and experience to help others through their struggles.
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Emergency crews responded to a gas main break on West Main Street Tuesday morning.
A lane in the intersection of West Main Street and Route 10 was closed due to the construction work, with police guiding vehicles.
A fire department official said the call came in around 10:30 a.m., when a construction crew struck a gas line feeding 35 West Main Street. The gas company was on scene about 30 minutes later and capped the leak.
continue school, which is really cool. We’re all really happy,” Brian More said.
One of those lessons, More said, is “you’re never too old to go to school.”
They will celebrate the occasion with a Zoom video conference, and hopefully an in
“I’m so glad that I took this journey,” she added.
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“I have a lot of things to share with people who may “She had been talking about be going through the same getting her degree for quite a thing I’ve gone through,” More said. while. She even wants to
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“I think the budget reflects the economic times,” he said.
The budgets approved totaled more than $100 million for education and $58 million for general government.
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So More won’t be walking across a stage as the eldest member of Post’s class of 2020.
Paul Chaplinsky, a council Republican, said the tax reduction was a reflection of the economic devastation the COVID-19 pandemic has created.
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More’s four children have since grown. Some of them earned college degrees. Now she has nine grandchildren with a tenth on the way.
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would include both a solar farm and Karabin’s farm production. The association is affiliated with the Archdiocese of Hartford.
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Verogy, a Hartford-based solar energy developer, has proposed building a solar field across 31 acres of the 102-acre field at 1012 East St. If the plan receives Connecticut Siting Council approval the developer would install a solar farm with capacity for more than 4.7 megawatts. On Thursday, May 7 Verogy officials told members of the Southington Conservation Commission’s Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency that the company intends to submit an application to the Siting Council in June. They also offered assurances that the project would not adversely impact wetlands and wildlife. The meeting was held via videoconferencing. Karabin Farms has leased the site for the past six years, growing hay and other crops, explained farm owner Michael Karabin. The farm is still leasing the property. Karabin described the property’s soil as “special.” “There is no other farmland in Southington that holds a candle to the quality of topsoil that is there,” Karabin said.
A solar farm is proposed for this field off East Street in Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Southington.
Karabin said if his farm were to lose the land it would need to “substantially cut back on” its livestock farming. Karabin’s attorney Paul Zagorsky said he feels the proposal is “inconsistent” with Southington’s open space and conservation plans. “Both indicate the Town’s highest priority is to protect and preserve open space,”
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“Solar shouldn’t be taking the place of farmland,” Clark said. “You're taking one of the most beautiful open fields in Southington and putting up solar panels. There’s got to be a better place to be able to do that.”
“We’re trying to make this a win-win for both the Catholic Cemeteries Association and the Karabins,” Southington Town Councilor Pinone said. Paul Chaplinsky said he is also concerned about the proHe described renewable soposal from a “farm heritage lar energy “as a positive concern.” thing.” The association is Chaplinsky said he would working with Verogy to derather see solar panels on velop solar farms on other CCA-owned sites in the state. rooftops or other properties, like brownfields, not suitable The East Street land may, for farming. decades from now, become Like the Karabins, Chaplinwhat the association had sky described the site of the originally intended — a cemetery, Pinone said. proposed solar farm as “prime farmland.” Bryan Fitzgerald, director of development for Verogy, “That land is probably the shared a similar sentiment in most pristine land that could be available,” Chaplinsky a written statement to the said. Record-Journal.
Zagorsky wrote in an email to the Record-Journal. The conservation plan, in particular discusses priorities “to protect and preserve open space, farmland, natural resources/sensitive habitats, ridgelines/scenic views and the Town’s rural atmosphere.”
“We hope to have the opportunity to work with the property’s current tenant in order to find a way to coexist on the property, in order to both preserve farming in Southington while advancing renewable energy,” Fitzgerald wrote.
John Pinone, executive director of the Catholic Cemeteries Association, when reached by phone Friday, May 8 said the association is trying to negotiate a deal that
Wesley Clark, whose home on Partridge Drive abuts the site of the proposed solar farm to the west, is opposed to the project.
Still, others have concerns.
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Parade canceled, Sliders patio expansion, town services will go on open space purchase approved 8:20 a.m.; South End Cemetery on Southend Road 8:30 a.m.; Immaculate Cemetery on South End Road 8:35 a.m.
The Marine Corps League will be conducting memoWe will have our normal rial services at the followMemorial Day service at 10:30 a.m. This will be live ing locations in Southington: Memorial Park on streamed on Facebook so Woodruff Street 7:30 a.m.; anyone who wishes to Oak Hill Cemetery at watch and pay tribute to our brave men and women Queen Street and Flanders Road 7:45 a.m.; Holy Triniwho have made the ultity Cemetery on Prospect mate sacrifice can do so Street 8:05 a.m.; West safely online. Street Cemetery on West Post 72 will be conducting Street Ext. 8:15 a.m.; St. memorial services at the Thomas Cemetery on following locations in Meriden Avenue 8:35 a.m. Southington on the mornA ceremony honoring veting of Memorial Day, Monday, May 25: Panthorn erans will take place at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Park on Burritt Street 7:30 a.m.; Wonx Springs Ceme- American Legion Home, 64 Main St., and will be tery on Marion Avenue live streamed via Face7:45 a.m.; Quinnipiac book. Cemetery on Marion Avenue 8 a.m.; Recreation — Press Release Park on Southend Road
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Town planners unanimously approved a patio expansion for Sliders Grill and Bar on South Main Street.
Initial plans for a low wall and a pergola roof were replaced with a six-foot high vinyl fence. Planning commissioners stipulated that posters or advertisements not be hung on the fence. Commissioners were also concerned about the patio being close to parking spaces in the front of the restaurant.
Town land purchases are reviewed by the commission to determine if they fit with the town’s plan of conservation and development.
The commission, which met via video conference Tuesday night, May 5 also gave a favorable recommendation on a town land purchase. Jeff Carbone of Olive Branch Enterprises submitted the plan to the PZC. He said the restaurant could get another five tables from the expansion.
“I think that we cleared that up pretty good,” said commission chairman Robert Hammersley.
Fred Marcantonio, owner of the six Sliders locations around the state, said he was looking to have the patio done in three weeks.
Carbone said they will remove one parking space and put up bollards to block off the patio from the parking area.
Gov. Ned Lamont may allow outdoor dining at restaurants starting May 20.
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Town officials are working on ways to allow businesses to expand outdoor dining in anticipation of fewer state restrictions on commerce starting May 20. The town’s long-term recovery committee heard from business owners during its first meeting Thursday, May 7. Expedited approval for tents in parking lots, patios and sidewalk tables were all being considered, although restaurant owners who participated said take-out is their top priority.
Michael DelSanto, recovery committee chairman and a Town Council member, said he hopes to inform and help local businesses. “We’re going to listen to you guys, we’re going to work as hard as we can to make things work. The last thing we want to do is hinder your business,” DelSanto told owners during the video conference meeting. Gov. Ned Lamont may allow outdoor dining at restaurants starting May 20. The announcement led to a host of questions, such as requirements for masks and bathSee Recovery, A10
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Rob Philips, town planner, said there’s been a large increase in permit applications. He will prioritize business applications for tents or other temporary outdoor seating arOther leaders who asked rangements. questions at the meeting in“Any of this starting up will be cluded Mary DeCroce, Southington Cultural Community a priority for us, to get the local economy going again,” Arts director, Andy Bawa, Philips said. owner of B&V Jewelers and Joanne Kelleher, Early ChildUnanswered hood Collaborative of Southington director. questions Lamont also suggested some personal care services reopen later this month.
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Obituaries Joseph Gerald Feeney SOUTHINGTON- Joseph Gerald Feeney, 79, of Southington, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Water’s Edge Rehab in Middletown. He was the husband of Donna (Colwick) Feeney. Born January 2, 1941 in Southington, he was the son of the late Gerald and Pasqualina (Galiette) Feeney. He was the youngest of 4 siblings and a lifetime resident of Southington. He married the love of his life, Donna, in June of 1980. Joe retired from the Town of Southington, Highway Dept. after over 30 years of service. He loved to play cards, dance, and spend time with his family. He was a proud member of the Ganga Scarpa Shoda and always looked forward to their annual picnic. In addition to his wife, he leaves his two daughters, Kirsten and her husband Brent Vincent of Marion, and Caitlin and her husband Craig Posadas and stepchildren of Terryville, his granddaughter Vera
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Vincent, along with many nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Geraldine Feeney, Julia (Dulie) Mikosz and Catherine Pender. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic services will be private. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211, N. Main St., Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com
SOUTHINGTON- Edward J. “Ned” Healey, age 70, passed peacefully at home in Southington, CT, after a brief illness, with the love of his life, Kathryn (nee Gorman) Healey by his side. Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Laura (Bresnahan) Healey and Edward F. Healey, the proprietor of the Healey Tavern on Baldwin St. and brother to Donald F. Healey of Tennessee. In addition to his beloved wife Kathryn, he is survived by his brothers, Raymond Gorman of Newington, Joseph Gorman of Seymour, and James Hutt of Middlefield, as well as his many nieces and nephews, all whom love him dearly. He was retired from the City of Waterbury School Inspectors Dept. after more than 25 years. He also was employed for many years at the Hospital of Central CT Bradley campus and retired 4 years ago. Ned served in the US military with the 195th
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Pizza maker Sal Ajro said he does things differently, like reopening in town in the midst of a pandemic.
aviation company 222nd Battalion in the Republic of South Vietnam. He was honorably discharged after having received several military honors including the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. There will be a celebration of his life to be determined at a later date. Donations may be made in his honor to the Smilow Cancer Hospital at 35 Park St., New Haven, CT. The Abbey of Rocky Hill provided arrangements.
He and his family owned Sal’s Pizza in Marion until it closed in 2011 so he could focus on catering. Last week he returned to the local restaurant scene with Verona Pizza at 1300 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike. “Some people close in tough times, I open up in tough times,” Ajro said. He’s known in the region as the owner of Sal’s Verona Fire Truck Pizza, a mobile pizza oven in a converted fire truck. Ajro and his family have a location in Waterbury, which supports the pizza truck operation. Catering, parties and events have all dried up See Verona Pizza, A12
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Reopening schools ‘a marathon, not a sprint’
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dren, to protect our teachers and MERIDEN — If schools reour staff ... open later this year, Educaunderstand tion Commissioner Miguel that it might Cardona said it won’t be be staggered business as usual initially. schedules, it might be two “We still have many phases Cardona days on, two to go to get to where we days off. It want to be, and I just want families to keep in mind that could be that we have stuit’s not going to be the same dents attending some days school opening as it was last and other students attending different days … It will more year,” Cardona told the Record-Journal during an in- than likely be (a combination of remote and in-school terview on Facebook Live learning).” Friday afternoon, May 8. “There are going to be differ- Cardona, a longtime city resent things in place to protect ident and former Meriden you, to protect your chilschool administrator, said
it’s “inconceivable” that social distancing guidelines could be followed if, for example, all 1,100 students and 150 staff members returned to Maloney High School at once. “The last thing I want is a spread of infection and we shut it all down again,” Cardona said, emphasizing the decision to reopen is a “public health decision.” A return to normalcy will be a “marathon not a sprint,” he added. The 30-minute interview can be viewed on the RecordJournal’s Facebook page. Here are some excerpts.
Plans for reopening
so come up, Cardona said.
Cardona and other members on the Education Committee of the governor’s Reopen Connecticut Advisory Board are discussing criteria and guidelines for schools.
“We’re looking at different models and what different people are doing, and they’re saying that having testing available to make sure we mitigate any contamination or spread is critically important,” he said.
Some of those conversations, Cardona said, have included protective equipment, whether students’ temperature will be checked, changes to school bus capacity, school cleaning and rotating staff in the morning and afternoon to limit the number of people in a building. Whether to test every K-12 student for COVID-19 has al-
Any plan will ultimately need approval from medical experts.
The committee’s recommendations will establish the “basic level of precaution” required, but districts will have freedom to make adjustments. See Cardona, A15
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Obituaries GemmaJosephson Josephson Gemma SOUTHINGTON Gemma - GemSOUTHINGTONma (Aubin) Josephson, 99, 99, (Aubin) Josephson, died peacefully peacefully at at Jerome Jerome died Home ononJanuary 14, 2020. Home January 14, She was wife 2020. She the wasbeloved the beloved of theoflate Carlton wife the late JosephCarlton son.Born on November 20, Josephson. 1920 she was Born inonCanada, November 20, the daughter of the lateshe Ul1920 in Canada, ric and was the Yvonne daughter(Demers) of the Aubin.Ulric She and has Yvonne lived in late Southington for She overhas 70 (Demers) Aubin. years inandSouthington was a parishlived for ioner70 of St. Thomas over years and Church was a and a member of their parishioner of St. Thomas Ladies Guild. Church and a Gemma memberwas of an avid bowler andGemma enjoyed their Ladies Guild. gardening. Most of all,and she was an avid bowler was a wonderful enjoyed gardening.mother, Most grandmother great of all, she was aand wonderful grandmother. Gemmaandis mother, grandmother survived by her son Paul great grandmother. and his wife Cynthia Gemma is survived by her son Paul and his wife Cynthia Josephson of Tyler,S.S.TX, and her Robert Suchar Robert Suchar daughter Susan and her SOUTHINGTON -Robert Robert SOUTHINGTONhusband Wayne Chopus S. Southington. Suchar, 74, 74,She of also the S. Suchar, of the of Plantsville section of Plantsville section of leaves a sister Jeannine Southington, passed away Southington, passed away Steucek of Wethersfield suddenlyher at his hischerished home on on suddenly at home and Thursday, MayWayne 7, 2020. 2020. Thursday, 7, grandchildren, and Robert was bornChopus, on July July Robert born on his wife was Caroline 13, 1945 ininNew Britain to 13, 1945and Newhusband Britain Christine her the late Michael and Anna to the Runnels, late Michael and Brian Jennifer Mae Mae (Sabol) Suchar and Anna (Sabol) Suchar had had been longtime and beenaa longtime Plantsville resident. resident. Bob Bob Plantsville worked for years as a worked formany many years truck driver and after his reas a truck driver and after tirement, he enjoyed his his retirement, he enjoyed second New his secondcareer career atat New Britain Transportation drivBritain Transportation ing school kids.kids. Bob Bob liked driving school working on cars, loved his liked working on cars, dogs and most of all, loved his dogs and most spending time time with with his of all, spending grandchildren. He is his grandchildren. Hesuris survived by two daughters, Andrea DiPaola and her husband Lawrence of Southington and Liza Durand and her husband From A11 Shawn of Port Ritchey, FL, 5he said. grandchildren, Logan and Mia DiPaola and Ajro hasEthan been looking to reGavin, and Grayson open in Southington and Durand. He is also survived found spot on Meriby hisa good brother, Richard den-Waterbury Turnpike Suchar of Maine, his aunt that was formerly Sam the Clam’s 2 Go, across from the main restaurant.
Josephson of Tyler, TX,Brad and and her husband her daughter Susangreat and Brush and eight her husband Wayne Chograndchildren. In addition pus of Southington. She alto her husband, she was so leaves a sister predeceased by Jeannine sisters, Steucek of Wethersfield Marie Archambault, Jill Bednars, Lillian Mancini, and brothers Lucian and Ed Aubin and a granddaughter Wendy (Chopus) Borkowski. Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home is in care of Gemma’s arrangements. Visit www. dellavecchiafh.com for online condolences.
Theresa vived by twoSiemiatkoski daughters, of Southington Andrea DiPaola and and her many nieces, nephews husband Lawrence of and cousins. to Southington and Due Liza Duthe current Coronavirus rand and her husband health concerns, funeral services are being held privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. A ployee, said Mass the restaurant memorial will be decided to bring to-go celebrated at a the later date. operations one buildFor onlineintocondolences ing. services are and All the same directions, still available.visit please www. plantsvillefuneralhome. “Everything is just done out com. of our main restaurant,” Mauro said.
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and her cherished grandchildren, Wayne and his wife Caroline Chopus, Christine and her husband Brian Runnels, Jennifer and her husband Brad Brush and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by sisters, Marie Archambault, Jill Bednars, Lillian Mancini, and brothers Lucian and Ed Aubin and a granddaughter Wendy (Chopus) Borkowski.Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home is in care of Gemma's arrangements. Visit www.dellavecchiafh.com for online condolences.
Shawn of Port Ritchey, FL, 5 grandchildren, Logan and Mia DiPaola and Gavin, Ethan and Grayson Durand. He is also survived by his brother, Richard Suchar of Maine, his aunt Theresa Siemiatkoski of Southington and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Due to the current Coronavirus health concerns, funeral services are being held privately. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.
few tables but is a small storefront and will remain mostly a to-go operation even after restrictions are lifted. Tim Roarty, a former Southington resident who lives in Wolcott, was looking forward to getting some of his favorites, buffalo chicken pizza and potato pizza. “I've been going there since I was a kid,” Roarty said. “I See Pizza, A13
Edward George Kuchta SOUTHINGTON- Edward George Kuchta, a lifelong resident of Southington, died on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the age of 93. He was a devoted husband and father who loved golf, tennis, bocce and travel and was guided by his strong Catholic faith. For more than 25 years Ed worked as a sales agent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He later worked for the Southington Chapter of the American Red Cross. Ed was a longtime lector at Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Southington and volunteered in town in many capacities. Edward Kuchta was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on January 11, 1927 to John and Victoria Kuchta, and lived on West Center Street, Parkview Drive, Meriden Avenue, Spring Lake Village and, most recently, The Orchards on Hobart Street. Following graduation from Lewis High School in Southington in 1944, he worked at the Phoenix Mutual Insurance Company in Hartford before joining Met Life. He met Adeline Maher of Bristol at Lake Compounce in the late 1940s. She asked a group of young people if anyone had a stick of gum; he offered to split his last piece with her. The two were married in Forestville on May 20, 1950. Ed was the quiet rock of his family, nicknamed “Steady Eddy” for his gentle demeanor, reliability even during tough times and solid beliefs. He enjoyed hiking with his family in the hills surrounding Southington. Two topics of conversation always made him smile: talk of his children and grandchildren, and the UConn women’s
basketball team, which he followed for decades. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Adeline (Maher) Kuchta; by his six children and their spouses, Robert Kuchta and Storm Matthies Kuchta of Madison; Nancy Sayre and Christopher Sayre of Denver, Colorado; Janet deWilde and Hamish deWilde of Loudon, Tennessee; David Kuchta and Jennifer Tuttle of Portland, Maine; Lynn Van Winkle and Peter Van Winkle of Fairfield; and Michael Kuchta and Karen Weintraub of Cambridge, Massachusetts; and by eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ed was predeceased by his siblings John Kuchta, Francis Kuchta and Ethel Bracha. A memorial service will be held when it is once again possible to gather in groups. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home in Southington has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com. Donations may be made in his memory to the Kuchta Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Robert Kuchta, 85 New Road, Madison, CT 06443. The scholarship fund has been established to aid Southington High School graduates planning to attend college.
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Obituaries Lori H. Francis SOUTHINGTONLori Hedden Francis, 50, of Southington, CT, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, May 4, 2020 at MidState Medical Center. Lori was born on June 4, 1969 in Morristown, New Jersey, daughter of Richard Michael Francis and Marcia Havell Francis. Lori grew up in Monroe, NY and spent her summers at their family lake house on Greenwood Lake, one of her favorite places on earth, where she would spend her days water skiing, boating and making a lifetime of memories with her extended family. Lori graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School and then earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Green Mountain College in Early Childhood Education. Lori was a gifted all-around athlete, growing up playing competitive soccer, softball and ski racing while earning several MVP awards throughout the years. At Green Mountain College, she excelled in Alpine Skiing and Soccer, where she was named an All-American honorable mention and helped her team win the NAIA National Championships. Lori had a sense of adventure and loved to experience new things. After college, she moved to Denver, Colorado, with her best friend, Chris Stack, which is where she fell in love with the mountains, powder skiing and cowboy boots. She then spent a few years in Idaho before returning East, moving to Vermont to be near her sister and closer to family. It was in Vermont where she met
the love of her life, Andrew Ruth, and it was there that they would spend the next eight years starting a family and creating a wonderful life together surrounded by family and dear friends. In 2008, they moved to Southington, CT, where they created a beautiful life and built an amazing ‘Southington Family’ which spread wide and deep, making lifelong friends and lasting relationships throughout the community. From the schools to the sports fields to volunteering and endless summers at Winding Trails, she loved her community and we are so grateful for how much Southington loved her too. Lori was a teacher at heart and had a way with children that was truly magical. She spent years as a preschool teacher and as the Director of the Children’s Program at Killington Resort. She also grew up with a passion for real estate and later in life, she followed in her Mother’s footsteps and became a Realtor, where she excelled at helping others. Lori was an avid photographer and loved capturing pictures of every special moment, holiday
gathering, her kids sports events and the simple, daily moments at home with her family. She loved the outdoors, cooking, decorating, sunflowers and waterfalls - most especially McLaughlin Falls in Mendon, VT, which is where Andy proposed. Lori accomplished so much in her life, but her true calling in this world was being a Mom to her beautiful children, Grady and Riley. They were, and will always be, her greatest pride and joy. She loved her kids above all else, to the ends of the earth, and her love will be a part of them forever and always. She was truly a SuperMom who valued family time above all else, including spending time with her Mom, Dad, sisters, brother in-laws and her nieces and nephews - who she truly loved like her own. Lori was an extraordinary person with a beautiful smile that lit up the world and our hearts. She exuded warmth, she loved unconditionally and she was everyone’s biggest cheerleader. Lori was selfless in every sense of the word, always the first one to help anyone in need. She was happiest when surrounded by her friends and family - the more the merrier - and she had this magical way of bringing people together and making everyone feel special. Lori is, and will always be, our sunshine. “How lucky I am to have had something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” ~Winnie the Pooh Lori is survived by her loving Husband, Andrew Charles Ruth, and their two beautiful children, Grady Francis Ruth (15) and Riley Ruth Francis
(13) (Southington, CT); her mother and best friend, Marcia Havell Francis and her proud father, Richard Michael Francis (Stratham, NH); her adoring sisters, Pamela Steinmann (Hampton, NH) and Marci Francis (Stratham, NH); her brothers-in-law Robert Steinmann and Eric Flaim and her beloved nieces and nephews: Alexandria Steinmann, Corporal John Steinmann, Colby Flaim, Camden Flaim and Sydney Flaim. Her in-laws Mary and Jim Ruth (Mendon, VT), her brother and sisters-inlaw Alex Ruth and Cheri Voisine (Redwood City, CA) and their children Zoe and Jack Ruth; her sister and brothers-in-law Abigail and Brian English (Mendon, VT) and their children Noah, Luke, Naomi, Faith, Levi, Seth, Samuel, Eli English. Donations in Lori’s memory may be made to the Benjamin Buckley Memorial Foundation, Ben Was Here, Inc., 109 Churchill St. Southington, CT 06489 or at http:// www.benwashere.org/. Due to the current health concerns surrounding the Coronavirus, a celebration of Lori’s life will be held and announced at a future date. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and to share pictures and memories, the family asks that you please visit the FaceBook Group Page: LORI FRANCIS Remembering Her Love, Laughter and Legacy at https://www.facebook. com/groups/ 5256 8 0 614770 979/o r www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com
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“One Vote for One Legal Voter” is the motto of Fight Voter Fraud Inc., a 501 (c) 4 nonprofit. Sounds simple, right? Not by a long shot. Here in Connecticut our voting and registration system is antiquated, full of ambiguity and is in violation of the Federal Law, 1993 NVRA (National Voter Registration Act) - commonly known as the “Motor Voter Law.” Secretary of State Denise Merrill has proposed sending absentee ballot request forms to every registered voter in the State of Connecticut for the Democratic and Republican Primaries and Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020. If we had a “clean” database, that would not be a problem, but we don’t, so it is. See Database, A16
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“If I’m a third-grader,” Cadona said, “and I missed the last two, three months of school, and I’m going to this camp, and there’s time at camp to do activities that are fun activities but involve learning, well, those activities might connect to the standards that that student might have been missing when they left school. It gives that child a little more opportunity to be successful when they move on to fourth grade.”
“Windham County has different issues than Fairfield County. So for me to prescribe something and say this is how it’s going to work everywhere, that’s not the best solution. We have local boards for a reason. They know their communities better,” he said.
Losses in learning With in-person classes officially canceled for the remainder of the school year, officials are now focusing on creating opportunities for kids to make up for lost time, including summer learning programs and youth camps.
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The waiver applies only to spring coaches. Through the rest of May, coaches can CHESHIRE — The CIAC continue meeting online didn’t waste time offering re- with their players, as lief to high school coaches many have been doing who lost the spring season to throughout the spring, offerthe coronavirus pandemic. ing instruction, drills, conditioning tips and the like. Coming out of a Thursday, May 7 meeting, its last of the Coaches can continue doing 2019-20 school year, the such “virtual” online coachCIAC Board of Control aning from June 1 through Aug. nounced it would ease, for 17, when football conditionone year only, out-of-season ing is scheduled to start. coaching rules. See CIAC, A18
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I was elected 10 years ago to the Office of Judge of Probate for Cheshire and Southington. I love my job and not a day has passed that I have not enjoyed serving the public. Our Probate District consists of over 70,000 residents and I am honored and privileged to serve them on a daily basis. As a constitutional officer of the State of Connecticut it is my duty to be available to them 24/7 whenever and wherever they may need me. When I took my oath of office I knew what such an obligation entailed, and along with me I brought
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my wife and children down the path of public service. That obligation was to serve in good times, and in bad times. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic we, as a society, have seen a major shift in operations of almost all facets of our daily life. Legislatures, both state and federal, have not reconvened, and emergency declarations by governors have curtailed and/ or modified otherwise enshrined due process procedures. Basically, the world we knew and became accustomed to expect has been drastically changed. See Jalowiec, A20
During that June 1-Aug. 17 time frame, should the state ease social distancing rules and reopen recreational facilities and give the green light to athletic activities, coaches and players can gather for in-person training and practices. “We opened up the ability to coach virtually this spring, but the feeling was that’s not nearly the same thing, and (athletes) haven’t had a chance to be with their teammates. They haven’t had much of any opportunity at all,” said Joel Cookson, the CIAC’s director of media and sports information. “To try to make it so they could have some of those opportunities this summer, pending if the governor says some of that stuff is going to be allowed, that was the direction everybody felt we should go.”
During the spring, along with empathizing with seniors who were losing their final season of high school athletics, a number of area coaches noted the damage a lost season would have on their program. Underclassmen were losing a year of development. Freshmen weren’t getting off Square 1. “There’s going to be some development delays,” Southington baseball coach Charlie Lembo remarked in midApril, when there was still a chance something could be salvaged of the spring. “This is the end of the fifth week; we’re not out on the field with the guys. They’re going to try to do as much in their yards as they can, but it’s not the same as going through a full practice.” The CIAC Board of Control agreed. “The feeling was, if we didn’t allow this, there was a chance you might have spring coaches who
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“You can’t couch it in, ‘OK, this is an official Maloney practice,’” Cookson said by way of example. “It has to be voluntary, for one thing, and non-affiliated with the school. The coach can’t sell it as, ‘This is required if you want to be part of the Maloney baseball team.’”
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tections the Constitution provides them in our legal system. She works with From A20 masks, gloves and safety protocols to process electronic ning of the emergency decfilings and handle mail sublarations issued in March, ject to contamination under constantly changing checks. When she cannot operations and restrictions, physically enter the courtthe chief clerk, Margherita house, she remotely comBergstrand, has continued to municates with litigants via serve the public by doing her electronic means or mobile job, helping to ensure the phone. residents of Cheshire and Southington are afforded Because I am not allowed due process and all the pro- to conduct in-person hear-
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The Southington Drive-In displays a message to first responders, health care workers and town personnel as an ambulance heads to a call on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Southington officials deciding on when drive-in will reopen By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
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Town leaders could announce this week whether the drive-in will open. Shane Lockwood, PlainvilleSouthington regional health district director, said he’s considering all options at the moment and plans on making a recommendation later this week. If Lockwood recommends the drive-in can open, he will also out-
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There’s been no guidance from the state on drive-in movie theaters so it’s up to local authorities, Lockwood said. “The status of the drive-in is currently under review,” he said Tuesday. “I expect to issue something soon.” The drive-in is on town land on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike. Volunteers from local civic groups provide the volunteers to run weekend showings and some of the proceeds benefit those local groups. Dawn Miceli, one of the four Southington Drive-In committee members, said she’s received lots of messages about reopening. She has to wait on approval from town leaders, though, unlike privately-owned drive-in theaters.
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“Everything is ready to go, but we’re waiting for the OK from the town of Southington,” said Miceli, a former town councilor. “We are thinking about how we would be able to open safely.”
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She’s hopeful the drive-in can reopen, both for the sake of residents and for the groups that run the showings.
precede a showing. Miceli said even though the atmosphere will be different, she expects a big turnout.
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Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be dependable, able to read a map and a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts.
before 11 a.m. and start tomorrow
CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
Motorcyles and ATVs WILL PAY CASH - For old motorcycles, mini bikes & go carts. Gary, (860) 558-5430.
Help Wanted CDL DUMP TRUCK DRIVER - Construction Company looking for Dump Truck Driver. (Class A CDL preferred). Fleet consists of Single Axle and Tri Axle Dump Trucks with Tag-A-Long Trailers. Benefits; Medical, Dental, 401K Retirement, and Holiday Pay. Send resume to WSM Construction, 5 Town Line Rd, Plainville, CT 06062 or Email resumes to: Employment@WSMIncorporated.com Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace
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MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION Screened Topsoil $30 per yd; Sand-$15 per yd; Millings-$10 per yd; Screened Millings $30 per yd; Clean Fill $8 per yd: $100 minimum delivery. No pickup truck service. Minimum 16 yd pickup at our yard. Call Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery
PREMIUM SCREENED TOPSOIL
$30/yard delivered, 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819
Top Soil, Compost FOR SALE. Catering to The Town of Wallingsmall deliveries. Call Bob ford Electric Division is (203) 415-0723 seeking an entry level professional who will be Wood Fuel Heating responsible for a variety Equipment of basic municipal and/ TREE LENGTH or utility accounting FIREWOOD functions. Must possess a bachelor’s degree from CALL FOR DETAILS a recognized college or 203-238-2149 university in accounting, finance, or business Wanted To Buy administration. Must have and maintain a valid 1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$ CASH $$$ Connecticut Driver’s Todd Shamock License. Salary: $62,542 Estate Sale Service - $80,021 plus an Costume Jewelry, excellent fringe benefit Antiques, Dolls, Toys, package. Application Paintings,Meriden Items forms will be mailed 203-494-1695 upon request from the Human Resources DeAARON’S BUYING partment. Phone: (203)Old Machinist Tools, 294-2080. Fax (203)Lathes, BenchTools, 294-2084 Email wlfdhr@ Hand Tools & more. wallingfordct.gov . The (203) 525-0608. closing date will be the date the 50th application ALWAYS BUYING or resume is received or CASH PAID May 27, 2020, whichever Vintage Electronics, occurs first. EOE Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
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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.
GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: Antiques, Collectibles, Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Saxophones, Trumpets, Violins, Flutes, Clarinets, Trombone & SO MUCH MORE) Advertising Items, Wristwatches (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com
WANTED Individual firearms, collections & estates including military & related items.Federally licensed firearms dealer. Gunsmith, appraisals, Richard Pleines, (860) 663-2214.
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Businesses & Services Attics and Basements Cleaned
Junk Removal
Landscaping
Masonry
GARY WODATCH
Electrical Services TEC ELECTRICAL
Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
Gutters
CLEAN & REMOVE Furniture, appliances, entire contents of: homes, sheds, estates, attics, basements, garages & more. *SPRING YARD Clean-ups* FREE ESTIMATES. LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218.
GUTTERS DON’T WORK
If they’re dirty! For gutter cleaning, Call Kevin (203) 440-3279 Fully ins. CT# 569127
Handyperson HOME DOCTOR - 48 years exp. in all trades, we do small odd jobs to remodeling, former US Navy, 15 years, Senior discount. Ins. #640689, 203.427.7828.
Home Improvements AHEARN BUILDERS Additions, Decks, Siding, Doors, Windows, Remodeling. 860.346.0409
HAVE DUMP TRUCK. Reg. Ins. Free on-site est. Attics, basements, garages, appliances & more. Any questions?
Landscaping
IF YOU Mention This Ad SPRING Yard Clean-Ups Brush, branches, leaves, storm damage **JUNK REMOVAL** Appl’s, Furniture, Junk, Debris, etc WE CAN REMOVE ANYTHING Entire house to 1 item removed! FREE ESTIMATES Sr. Citizen Discount LIC & INS. 203-535-9817 or 860-575-8218
JT’S LANDSCAPING LLC - Spring CleanUps, we specialize in weeding all types of beds, mulching, top soil work, pruning, hedges & trees, & all your landscape needs. Residential & commercial. Lic. #616311. Call today, 203 213-6528.
GARY WODATCH Hedge & tree trimming. Trim overgrown properties. Calls returned. #620397.860-558-5430
JIMMY’S MASONRY Over 28 years of exp. Stonewalls, patios, sidewalks, chimneys, pool areas, fireplaces, fire pit steps, all types of masonry work. Free est. (860) 274-4893.
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W. BOOBER MASONRY Over 35 Years Experience All Types of Masonry CT License #626708 (203) 235-4139
Moving and Storage
Plumbing
LOOKING FOR A NEW RIDE? Best Selection of Used Vehicles!
SPRING CLEAN-UPS Mulch, Brush & Tree Removal, Comm. & Res. Lawn Mowing, hedge trimming. 26 yrs exp. HIC0622783.
Paving
Masonry GET 20% OFF! If you sign for the year w/ Affordable Lawncare. Reasonable. Reliable. 860.406.2771.
ALEX MASONRY - 30 yrs. exp. Patios, Ret. Walls, Steps, Brick, Stone, Chimneys. #580443. 203-232-0257 or 203596-0652
Power Washing A-1 Quality Powerwashing Low Rates Call Dennis 203.630.0008
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Specializing in roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, basement remodeling. Senior citizen discount Insured. Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
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ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS When quality Counts 5 Year Guarantee Meriden, CT . Fully Ins. Lic.#575852
Is Spring Cleaning on THE OUTSIDE FREE Estimates #569127 Call Kevin 203-440-3279
Tree Services GARY WODATCH - Tree Removal. All calls returned. CT#620397 Quick courteous service. 860-558-5430.
GEORGE J MACK & SONS - Servicing the Meriden area since 1922. Toilet, faucet, sink & drain repairs. Water heater replacements. 15% Sr citizen disc. Member of BBB. 203-238-2820.
Demolition Svs Sheds, pools, decks, garages, debris removal. Quick, courteous svc. All calls returned. Ins. #566326. Cell, 860-558-5430
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ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS & REMODELING. 203-639-0032 email: info@ gonzalezconstruction llc.com Fully Licensed & Insured Reg #577319 Business Owner / Service Provider?
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Yalesville Construction Specializing in all phases of residential & commercial roofing. Senior citizen discount Insured Free est. 203-265-5200 HIC#0631937
Specializing in tree removal, trimming, chipping & grinding. Call for free estimate. 203-945-1808.
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We will also clean your gutters by hand inside and out, your walkways and dirty roofs!
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