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Berkmoes said. “It’s everything. Our chemicals have gone up, our piping has gone up, obviously our labor has gone up.

SOUTHINGTON — Water rates will rise beginning next month following a vote by the Board of Water Commissioners.

“We don’t want to come up short,” he added.

The rate per 100 cubic feet of water will rise by 10 percent to $3.87. A quarterly base charge will increase from $25.96 to $28.56. Residents are billed quarterly.

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The flags on town-owned land and lampposts are no longer allowed following the SOUTHINGTON — Italian passage of an ordinance that flags won’t be hanging from limits flags on public lands lampposts at the 2022 Italian- to those representing govAmerican Festival but will in- ernment organizations only. stead be displayed by Center Members of the ItalianStreet property owners.

Bob Berkmoes, water board president, said the increase is greater than the usual annual rate hike. Previous increases have been between 3 and 5 percent, according to water department officials.

Douglas Arndt, water department superintendent, said cost increases have outpaced the typical annual rate hikes. “Our costs have been going up four, eight, nine percent,” he said. “The costs have been outweighing (increases).” The department needs to maintain its savings for major projects, including infrastructure.

“We have a good number of “We usually try to keep it as low water mains that are over 100 as we possibly can. But with the years old,” Arndt said. “The increase in supplies in districonsequences if we don’t have bution, we had to raise it a little bit more than we usually do,”

American festival committee, representing three Italian clubs in town, put the flags up this month on lampposts along Center Street. The flags’ presence was considered by Town At-

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torney Alex Ricciardone who said they did fall under the ordinance that was passed in April. They were taken down last week, according to David Zoni, Unico’s representative on the festival committee. “It’s been a tradition that we put up those flags. Unfortunately this year we ran into the ordinance issue,” Zoni said. “A few of the business owners have been asked if we can put the flags on their buildings. They’re cooperating, we just haven’t done it yet.” In previous years, American and Italian flags have been flown from alternating lampposts and poles along Center Street. The festival is funded by Unico, Sons of Italy and Sorelle d’Italia, three local Italian-American organizations. It is scheduled for July 29 to July 31.

Party-line vote Republicans and Democrats have clashed about the ordinance. Republicans, who proposed the ordinance, said it was needed to avoid lengthy and distracting debates over the suitability of flags. Republicans also cited

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“When it becomes governmental speech, we have to be very careful,” she said of public flags.

The ordinance passed the council with six Republican votes in favor and three Democratic votes in opposition.

Zoni said he would have liked to see an exception for national flags given the number of ethnicities represented in Southington.

Democrats said they wanted a process for selecting which flags are appropriate to fly on town property.

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The ordinance was modified last month to allow banners in support of town sports teams and at town events such as the Apple Harvest. As a private event, the Italian-American festival isn’t included.

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he’s hoping to get grants or loans to offset the cost to local rate-payers.

Berkmoes believes state officials will mandate manganese removal, something local leaders have considered for years.

“We have a very good relationship with our congressional delegation and state representatives,” Berkmoes said. “We've been looking for whatever money is available.”

The department is also looking to spend nearly $2 million on a well next to well 9.That well supplies a third of Southington’s water and the additional well would provide a backup.

Last week, the water board unanimously approved the new rate increases. Commission members of both political parties said the hike was neces- “We want to maker sure we sary. have redundancy, if something ever happened to well nine we “Unfortunately as inflation in- want to make sure we have a creases we had to keep up with good supply of water,” Berkthe demand and save for future moes said. projects such as a manganese treatment plant and other inFor that and other projects,

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Obituaries Maxine Casale SOUTHINGTON- Maxine M. (Alward) Casale, 88, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at HOCC at New Britain. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. “Pip” Casale, Sr., for over 60 years. Maxine was born in Houlton, Maine, on April 11, 1934 to the late Adelbert and Louise (Murchie) Alward and had been a longtime Southington resident. Maxine worked at various local businesses throughout her lifetime. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas Church and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72 in Southington. Maxine could light up a room. She loved the beach and watching the sunsets and also enjoyed traveling and trips to the casino. Most of all, Maxine cherished the time she spent with her family and will be remembered for being a wonderful wife and mother and proud grandmother and greatgrandmother. Maxine leaves behind 4 children; Robert J. Casale, Jr. and wife Geraldine, Joseph Casale and Rose Romano, Kathleen Wagner and husband Jim and Stephen Casale and Regan Sloan, all of Southington; 11 grandchildren, Robert III (Krista), Justin, Christopher, Kara (Nick),

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SOUTHINGTON — The Wayton Open completed its 15th year on Sunday and it was the tournament’s biggest year yet as 10 finals were held on the courts of Southington High School. The tournament’s success was aided by dry weather and strong play.

Anthony, James Jr., Jordan, Jyllian, Samantha, Ashley and Kaitlyn; 3 gre at- gr a ndc hildre n, Jesse, McKenzie and Jacob and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Robert, she was predeceased by her daughter, Betty Ann Casale, grandson, Danny Casey, 2 brothers, Gene and Dana Alward and one sister, Gwendolyn Marszal. In lieu of flowers, donations in Maxine’s memory may be made to: The Casale Family Scholarship, c/o TD Banknorth, 121, Main St., Southington, CT 06489. Funeral Services for Maxine were celebrated earlier this week. Plantsville Funeral Home was entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www. plantsvillefuneralhome. com.

Church hosts traveling memorial honoring victims of gun violence By Lauren Sellew Record-Journal staff

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The Wayton attracted a record 290 entries this year with players from all over the state culminating in Championship Sunday. The tournament has turned to benefiting dogs in need since 2017. The Wayton has given more than $20,000 to dog charities, including cutting a check for $6,000 to One More Dog Rescue on Sunday.

The 15th Annual Wayton Open concluded on Sunday at Southington High School. The tournament raised more than 6,000 for charity this year. Submitted photo

sweat or get frustrated. He never needed much water. He was just a machine out there.” Wayton won the ‘B’ singles title for the third time. A Stonington eighth-grader, Brady O’Neil, and Stonington High junior Grace Duggan won the mixed doubles division. “They drove an hour and 20 minutes each day and they ran the division — although the final went three sets. We

“A lot of people were saying the level had really risen this year specifically,” Wayton said. “We had a high level of tennis across all of the divisions. We just had great players from all over the state.”

Wayton added that for the 15th year he made it a goal to bring back former players, including inaugural champion John Waters’ return to the tournament. “We had players who hadn’t played here in five or even 10 years and those players were stunned how big the tournament had gotten since they last played,” Wayton said. See Wayton Open, A12

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“Not one drop of rain fell during the nine days of the tournament,” Tournament Director Matt Wayton said. “We had 196 matches that were all played on time over nine days, across 10 divisions.”

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lence victim, along with their age and date of death. The shirts represent “the space” the people who died would have occupied, said Camp Washington director Cameron Taylor. Creating the shirts, with information from gunmemorial.org, had a big impact on the youth involved. “Some of (the victims) are their age,” Taylor said. “Some of them remember what they were doing that day that someone else lost their life.” Martin said a St. Paul’s parishioner, who is on the Camp Washington board, suggested the church host the memorial because it fits with St. Paul’s mission to

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bring awareness to gun violence. “One of the things we do together is pray so that we can go out and be who God wants us to be,” Martin said. “Gun violence is a public health crisis right now and we need to treat it that way. It’s a problem that matters to the church and matters to God.” As she looked at photos of the victims on gunmemorial.org, Martin thought about the fact they left behind parents, siblings, chil-

dren and friends and were “absolutely loved by God.” Martin also noticed many were men of color. Martin feels that these kinds of displays are important because residents of Southington, which is predominantly white, can feel removed from the tragedies that led to the deaths. “It’s all the more reason to display (the memorial) in Southington,” Martin said. lsellew@record-journal.com 203-317-2225

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“It felt like a reunion of sorts,” said Wayton, adding that the tournament was an all around success. “We were fortunate to donate $6,000 again,” Wayton said. “It felt like a real community event with a lot of spectators. Even players who lost in their first match came back to watch. It was a lot of fun. Other players who didn’t play but were just watching told me they wanted to get back into the sport. Hopefully, more will come out next year and play for a good cause.” The complete list of champions Davis in the Men’s A Singles; Wayton in the Men’s B Singles; Ben Doolittle in the Men’s 45+ Singles; Liese Sippel in the Women’s Sin-

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Southington Property Transfers SOUTHINGTON — Property transfers reported from June 14 – 17. Patrick E. Huntley and Chin K. Huntley to Richard J. Bouteiller and Jessica M. Bouteiller, 32 Partridge Drive, $358,000. Lisa A. Papandrea and John J. Papandrea to Andrew Hamilton and Andrea J. Hamilton, 91 Hamlin Brook Pass, $650,000. Mary Varuolo to Veronica Kopcyk and John Kopcyk, 821 Glacier Way Unit 821, $326,000. Gregory Bart and Elaine T. Bart to Gregory J. Bart and Angel M. Bleggi, 31 Debbie Drive, $275,000. Barbara Y. Dooley to J A Wittenzellner Sr. T and John A. Wittenzellner, 461 Carriage Drive Unit 461, $265,000. Cristiano Figueiroa and Jennifer Figueiroa to Edward Robertson, 78 Muir Terrace, $365,000. Karen J. Jones to Nancy Sullivan and Timothy M. Sullivan, 492 East St., Unit 2, $81,055.

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The Southington Community YMCA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Southington Chamber of Commerce. Beginning this year, there will be a new addition to the Apple Harvest Festival Road Races called: The Chamber Corporate Cup. This new feature has been added to the 5K Road Race to encourage local businesses and agencies Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs CEO, Mark Pooler, and Southington Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Barbara Coleman-Hekeler, announce joint AHF venture. to participate and be part of Southington’s hometown place,” stated Barbara Coleman-Hekeler, road race. Chamber President & CEO. “It is all about “As the founder and coordinator of the continued on page 4 Apple Harvest Festival for its first 35 years, the Southington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to partner with the Southington Y n 2: Chamber Cup Classic Golf: Featuring and sponsor the first annual Southington former MLB players – Register Today! Chamber Corporate Cup AHF Road Race! n 2: B usiness After Hours at Kinsmen Participating in the race is a fun and n 5: A nnual Holiday Sip & Shop healthy way to strengthen employee bonds n 5: F armers Market Town Green Fridays and build greater camaraderie in the work- n 7: H elp Provide Summer Lunches for Kids

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Dana Rickard, President of CompuMail Corp. and Chamber Cup Classic Golf chairman, continues to bring increased popularity to the event by offering players the opportunity to tee-off with pro-athletes from Major League Baseball. Returning this year are some fan favorites from the Boston Red Sox. This year’s tournament is on Wednes-

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The Southington Chamber will host its August Business After Hours Professional Leads & Networking event alongside Kinsmen Brewing Co. and Sauced at Kinsmen on August 16, 2022, from 5:30-7 p.m. Business After Hours offers an opportunity to connect professionals from all industries with other business and community leaders. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards and literature about their products and services. The event is open for free to all employees of Chamber member businesses. Non-Chamber members may purchase a ticket for $25 per person which will be applied to their membership should they join in the same month. Reservations are required and may be made through the events calendar at southingtonchamber.com. For more information call Events Coordinator Jordan Clemens at 860.628.8036. Chamber News is a publication by The Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Layout and design by Perfect Type, LLC 31 Liberty Street – Suite 210, Southington, CT 06489 Phone: 860.628.8036 |www.southingtonchamber.com Email: info@southingtonchamber.com Facebook: southingtonchamber1 and SouthingtonChamberMembersForum Instagram: SouthingtonChamberofCommerce PRESIDENT & CEO: Barbara Coleman-Hekeler PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Jordan P. Clemens

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having fun, and of course defending the right for the coveted Chamber Cup to remain on display at your company each year.” Local businesses and agencies register as a ‘corporate’ team in the 5K Road Race. They should contact John Myers jmyers@sccymca.org or 860-919-1193 to get their company included. The team with the lowest time average of three runners will win the prestigious Chamber Corporate Cup Trophy (one trophy each for males and females) which can be prominently displayed during the upcoming year. A plaque will also be given to the company/agency who wins to keep. The top three male and female finishers in the Chamber Corporate Cup division will also receive medals. The cost is $30.

“The Chamber Corporate Cup is a great extension of our partnership with local businesses. It is a great incentive for them be active and increase their overall health and wellness while giving back to the community at the same time. We are thankful to the Southington Chamber of Commerce and local businesses for their support of the Apple Harvest Road Races” stated Mark Pooler, CEO of the YMCA Registration for the Chamber Corporate Cup began on July 1, 2022. The Apple Harvest Festival Road Races are scheduled for Sunday, October 2nd. Race info can be found at www.sccymca.org/apple Please contact John Myers, jmyers@ sccymca.org or 860-919-1193 to have your team included. For more information on the Chamber visit southingtonchamber.com.

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UPCOMING Chamber Meetings & Events

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS – Tuesday, August 16, 5:307 p.m., Kinsmen Brewing Company, free for Chamber members and their employees, $25 non-members. For tickets and reservations go to southingtonchamber.com. WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK MEETING

– Thursday, July 28, 8-9 a.m., Chamber community room. Confirm attendance by calling 860.628.8036.

CHAMBER IN THE MORNING PROFESSIONAL LEADS & NETWORKING – Wednesday, August 17,

8-9 a.m., Titanium Theatre, 447 North Main Street, Southington, free to Chamber members and their employees, $25 for non-members. Fee applied to membership if you join in the same month.

29TH ANNUAL CHAMBER CUP CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT – Wednesday, September 21, 2022, play

alongside pro-athletes from MLB at the Southington Country Club. Reserve your foursome today, southingtonchamber.com or call 860.628.8036 for more information.

WING FEST COMPETITION – Monday, November 14, 2022, 5:30-9 p.m., Cadillac Ranch. Blazing Hot Sponsor Calcagni Real Estate returns for the all the fun! Vendor and ticket information southingtonchamber.com. GIVING TUESDAY HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP VENDOR SHOW – Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 5:30-9

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Stanley and Bobik to Co-Chair Annual Holiday Sip & Shop Century21 AllPoints Realty agents MaryAnn Stanley and Karen Bobik are teaming up to co-chair MaryAnn Stanley the Annual Holiday Sip & Shop on Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the Aqua Turf Club. This popular and highly attended community-wide event is hosted by the Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Network on which both serve. The event is held on Giv-

ing Tuesday to help support small and home-based businesses to reach a larger audience to sell products Karen Bobik and services that make great holiday gifts. The pair is inviting vendors to submit their applications and reserve space as soon as possible because the event sold out quickly last year. Space is reserved for first paid applicants. “The Holiday Sip & Shop is a fun-filled event and a great way to gather with family and friends in the spirit of the holidays,” stated Bobik. “Last year we had more than 300 guests from all over Connecticut and a variety of vendors items including handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, home and auto goods, specialty spirits, leisure and sporting goods, personal care items, and unique gifts for that

hard to buy for person on your list, and some surprises as well.” The evening at the Aqua Turf includes music by Chris DjMagic, helpful elves, pasta stations and a variety of hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, dessert, raffles, spirit pull, and more! “Guests and vendors really do have a great time,” stated MaryAnn Stanley. “We are even

adding a few surprises this year and including a mini-expo for businesses who would like to increase their visibility and provide a give-away gift” Vendors wishing to participate may register on the Chamber website at southingtonchamber.com or email info@ southingtonchamber.com for an application. For more information call the Chamber office at 860.628.8036.

Farmers Market Focuses on Health & Wellness Businesses The Southington Chamber of Commerce extends the opportunity for member Health & Wellness-related businesses to increase visibility and meet face-to-face with residents of the community at the Chamber’s booth at the weekly Farmers Market held Fridays from 3-6 p.m. on the Town Green. There is no fee to participate. Space is limited and reserved for Chamber Karpiej, Director of Client Relations member businesses. Reserve your Yvona for Apple Valley Pharmacy, participates in week today by calling Jordan the Chamber’s Health & Wellness business booth at the Southington Farmers Market. Clemens at 860.628.8036.

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promote business growth and community vitality. Member businesses benefit from a robust offering of networking, educational programs and resources, business services, community events, and opportunities for engaging employees in the community. All industries are welcome to join our diverse network of businesses. Improve your market visibility by joining the Greater Southington Chamber today! Southington easily rivals larger communities and proudly boasts a ski mountain, golf courses, driving range, amusement park, drive-in movie theater, hiking and biking trails, farms, orchards, bowling alley, arcade. Renting a bike is a great way to explore the Plantsville and Southington downtown districts and visit the breweries along the linear trail in Milldale. At night you can even take a goat moonwalk or cuddle a

goat while eating smores by a campfire! Our residents have access to award-winning education, top-rated health care and senior services, camps, cultural and performing arts, and nationally recognized festivals and fairs. We have a robust offering of restaurants, cafés, beaneries, bakeries, pubs, breweries, retail shops, gyms, spas, personal and professional services, and so much more! We encourage you to support the highly recommended businesses advertised and listed throughout this directory who generously support one another, invest in our Chamber of Commerce and our local community. Feel free to reach out to our professional staff for more information about our Chamber, community and businesses. Enjoy all Southington has to offer! The 2022 Southington Business Directory & Community Guide is available for free at the Chamber office, 31 Liberty

Street, Suite 210, Southington. They will also be available at several locations including the I-84 rest stops, Town Clerk’s Office, Southington Public Library, area attractions, and some Chamber member businesses. You may request a guide by mail for a small fee by ordering online at southingtonchamber.com. Thank you to our member business directory sponsors: AA Denorfia Building & Development; All Waste; Asphalt #1; Atlas Preservation; Automated Business Solutions; Berkshire Hathaway/Melissa Cocuzza; Bradley Mountain Farm; Bristol Health; Cadillac Ranch Restaurant; Calcagni Real Estate; CCOG; Century 21 AllPoints Realty/MaryAnn Stanley; Chickfil-A; Community Foundation of Greater New Britain; Comprehensive Orthopaedics; Connecticut Appliance & Fireplace Distributors; Connecticut Lighting Centers; Contemporary Family Dentistry; Crystal Restoration Services; Domenic’s & Vinnie’s Pizza; Early Childhood

Collabrative of Southington; EURO HomeCare; Groggy Frogg; Harry E. Cole & Son; Hartford Healthcare; Hawk’s Landing Country Club; Hop Haüs; Jackson O’Keefe; Johanna Furgalack, CPA; LaQuerreAudi, CPA; Liberty Bank; Lovley Development; Marc S. Pelletier, P.C.; Moore Chore Cleaning; Mugford & DiBella, LLC; Nonnie’s Pies & Creations; Omega Solutions; PALS PowerWash; Patrick Baker & Sons; Pepsi Cola of Bristol; Perfect Type, LLC; RDS Media, LLC; Realty 3 CT; Rogers Orchards; Sauced at Kinsmen; ServiceMaster Apple Valley; Sheffy Mazzacaro DePaolo DeNigris; Southington Citizen / RJ Media; Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs; Southington Painting Company; Southington Security Services; Southington The Athletic Shop; Sparkle Pressure Wash; Sweet Treats Catering & Cookie Ranger; Thomaston Savings Bank; Thomson Financial Services; Town & Country Early Learning Center; Waste Material Trucking Company; Webster Bank; Worldwide Wine & Spirits; and Zingarella Ristorante.

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Help Provide Summer Lunches for Kids Through Bread For Life

The Southington Chamber of Commerce’s Community Care Initiative is asking for support for Bread for Life’s Southington Children’s Lunch Program for much needed lunches during summer vacation. Last year Bread for Life served more than 3,000 summer lunches to children in need. “No school” shouldn’t mean “no lunch” for kids in town. The need has never been greater, and Bread for Life is

serving lunch to 675 children a week. We are asking the business community to assist Bread for Life in providing kids with healthy lunches. Items may be dropped off at Bread for Life, 31 Vermont Avenue, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call the BFL office at 860.276.8389 with any questions or to arrange a drop off time after hours if needed. Items in great need include: • monetary donations to purchase perishable items (deli meat, bread, yogurt, cheese, milk, ice cream treats); • grocery gift certificates to purchase perishable items; • individually packaged snacks (chips, pretzels, goldfish, etc.); • individually packaged desserts (cookies, mini muffins, etc.); • individual servings of cold cereal; • individually packaged Jell-o and pudding containers;

• individual cups of instant macaroni and cheese; • peanut butter or cheese and cracker packets; • granola bars; • Individual juice boxes/juice pouches; • shelf stable milk; and • mini-water bottles. Please bring all items directly to Bread for Life.

Non-perishable items may be left with the Chamber if needed and we will make sure they are delivered to BFL. For more information on the Southington Chamber of Commerce, its Community Care Initiatives, or to become a member, visit southingtonchamber.com or call the office at 860.628.8036.

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Professionals from all industries are invited to participate in the Chamber’s popular monthly networking group held monthly from 7:45-9 a.m. at the Titanium Theatre, 447 North Main Street, Southington. The next session is on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Registration is required through the events calendar at southingtonchamber.com. Free for members and their employees. Non-members pay $25 to attend once per year. Fee applied to membership if join in same month. 860.628.8036.

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The Southington Chamber connects employers with job seekers. Businesses can post job openings on southingtonchamber.com ‘Jobs Connection’ 24/7 for free. Visit the Chamber website and complete the form. Must be a Chamber member in good standing.

Looking for Volunteers? The Southington Chamber connects non-profits with volunteers. Organizations can post volunteer opportunities on southingtonchamber.com ‘Volunteer Connection’ 24/7 for free. Visit the Chamber website and complete the form. Must be a Chamber member in good standing.

Businesses in Marion, Milldale, Plantsville and Southington wishing to be included in the town business list may participate by completing an intake form at southingtonchamber.com or calling 860.628.8036.

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Football squad, House of Heroes help local veteran By Dennis Buden Special to The Citizen

PLAINVILLE — For Plainville High School seniors Jaylen Thigpen and Brandon Buckingham, giving back – especially when it comes to helping out a local veteran in need – is something that is second nature.

Plainville High School student-athletes put their support of veterans, and commitment to community service, in action on Saturday. House of Heroes Connecticut

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jects were the organization’s eighth in Plainville, seventh in Berlin and 174th and 175th overall since its 2012 founding. “The kids were all eager to sign up for this,” said Coach Shea. “Projects like this are a big part of what Blue Devil Football is all about. It’s humbling. It teaches them the importance of giving back and what community spirit is all about.”

Saturday’s Plainville project was made possible by Project Partner Tops Marketplace of Plantsville, while the Berlin project at the home of Army veteran Richard Glidden was supported by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, along with volunteers from the Berlin Lions Club and Rotary Club of KensingtonBerlin. At the Johnson home in Plainville, Blue Devil football players worked side-by-side with Tops Marketplace and House of Heroes personnel, repairing and staining Johnson’s weathered deck, and clearing and beautifying the entire property. “It is so essential to give back to the community and to support our veterans,” said Hillary Holiday, a member of the Salerno family that has owned and operated Tops Marketplace for 40

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people you will ever meet,” said Jamrog. “They never ask for anything and they needed some help.

“I feel so honored, especially with the kids being here today helping like this,” said Johnson, who shares his home with his wife of 49 years, Vera. Making the day extra special for the Johnsons was the fact that one of the Blue Devils helping out, junior Marcus Kiley, used to live next door. When Kiley was in elementary school, he once asked Johnson to visit his school for a Veterans Day ceremony because, says Vera, “Peter was the only veteran he knew.”

“Peter said to me, ‘I don’t deserve this’ and I said ‘you most certainly do,’” continued Jamrog. “It is moving and humbling to see this happening. It’s truly like a dream come true. We need more of this in today’s world.”

The day was highlighted by a ceremony in Johnson’s front yard, during which the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, the National Anthem was played by Thigpen on his trumpet, and an American flag encased in a perThe Johnsons were nominat- sonalized, handcrafted wooden flag box was preed for assistance by longsented to Johnson by House time family friend Marion of Heroes Connecticut ExecJamrog. utive Director Carol May to “I’ve known these two for thank him for his service. more than 20 years and they “This is a really big thing for are the most giving, loving me,” said Johnson. “I never expected it.” For more information on House of Heroes Connecticut and to support the cause, visit hohct.org.

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Billy Starr, founder and executive director of the Pan-Mass Challenge, said: “We are so inspired by the dedication of our riders, volunteers, donors, sponsors and community members throughout the last two challenging years and can’t wait to see everyone on the road this August.”

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committed to the cause as riders and volunteers as well, in some cases to fund their own cancer research. The ride is billed as the nation’s single most successful athletic fundraiser. PMC donates 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar to DanaFarber as its largest single contributor, accounting for 55 percent of its Jimmy Fund’s annual revenue. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the PMC has raised more than $114 million for Dana-Farber, bringing its 42year contribution to DanaFarber to $831 million. This year mark’s PMC’s 43rd bike-a-thon.

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to Venus Vortex. This fourperson raft ride sends brave patrons barreling through a The temperature is ramping dark shoot before plunging up as we enjoy midsummer into a giant Venus flytrap-esand beyond in New England. que half pipe. An even more The good news is there are recent development is the upplenty of options if you’re dated Storm Surge, the falooking to beat the heat, and mous lighthouse waterslide some of them might be closer that’s been revamped for the than you’d think. Dress ac2022 season. Whether your cordingly, and check out a few idea of a fun day is floating of these local water-based down the lazy river or chasing wonders! an adrenaline rush, definitely look into a trip to Lake ComLake Compounce, pounce.

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It should be no surprise that the oldest still-operating amusement park in the country is home to some pretty astonishing attractions. While Lake Compounce may seem like an old classic when it comes to aquatic activity, the water park has definitely experienced some updates to give a fresh new feel to a family favorite. Before covering the new updates, it’s only fair to shout out the water park icons that live in the hearts of so many. From the Clipper Cove water playground to the Croc-O-Nile Lazy River, Lake Compounce essentially dominated the childhood summers of Connecticut’s millennial population – we can relive our glory days since the park is still home to these gems! As for contemporary highlights, in 2021 Lake Compounce introduced the public

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Honorable mentions To close off this piece, it seems wrong to not mention a couple of my local favorites! An unlikely honorable mention goes to Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort in Middlefield. Despite the wintery name, there’s a giant water tubing slide attraction that should not be missed. Also, Portland's Brownstone Quarry Adventure Sports Park shan’t go unmentioned. This unique oasis has a plethora of inflatables, rentals and activities that provide all-day entertainment. Fair warning – on hotter days, due to the brownstone landscape, the water in the quarry does tend to grow

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