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Higher Med doc touts healing power of marijuana

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

PLAINVILLE Dr. Paulina Miklosz believes marijuana can improve the quality of life of people suffering from a myriad of afflictions. That’s why she opened Higher Med, a clinic where patients learn how cannabis may benefit them, and if they qualify for the state’s medi cal marijuana program.

Located at 53 Whiting St., Higher Med opened in early June.

“A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into this place,” said Miklosz, who started the business from home during the pandemic. At first, it was a telehealth operation, but soon it be came clear to Miklosz that she needed a proper office in which to meet with pa tients.

A graduate of Boston College and UConn’s Doctorate of

Plainville schools aim to ‘build back’ after COVID disruptions

By Nicole Zappone The Citizen

PLAINVILLE Students waiting for the bus on Mo hawk Road were all smiles on Thursday, Sept. 1, the first day of school in Plainville. Soon, the youngsters would be en route to Wheeler Elemen tary School. Like many parents, Michelle Chaput had mixed emotions about waving goodbye to her kids 5-year-old Emily and 9-year-old Cooper.

“I’m a little sad because

Emily is going off to kindergarten, and she is the last one,” Chaput said. “But I’m excited because they are excited to make new friends and have a great year.”

With COVID-19 waning, and pandemic-related re strictions lifted, Superin tendent of Schools Steven LePage has high hopes for this school year, as well. “I am absolutely excited and energized for the opportu nities we have to build

SHS grad’s first book addresses consequences of young love

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Brooke Cochrane, a local woman and graduate of Southing ton High School, recently published her first novel, “Stranger.”

The young adult novel is a fusion of mystery and ro mance. It follows two high school students Hartley and Jason who get caught up in an unexpect ed tragedy as they explore the consequences of their fast-paced romance.

“I wanted to write a story where it really kind of cap tures young love, to throw yourself into a relationship

for the first time and kind of just see what happens

Wheeler Elementary School students Seth Gallagher, 6, Cooper Chaput, 9, Emily Chaput, 5, Toni Ruiz, 10, and Zofia Ruiz, 8, wait for the bus on Thursday, Sept. 1, the firstdayofschoolinPlainville. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

Author Brooke Cochrane poses with a paperback copy of her book, “Stranger.” Contributed photo

hold a book that I pub lished.”

and how it can all go down hill very quickly,” Cochrane said.

After graduating from South ington High in 2014, Cochrane attended Eastern Connecticut State University, where she studied commu nication and writing and had several short stories published in the college’s lit erary magazine.

Cochrane has worked on the novel since she was 17, com pleting it as she works part time in a nail salon in Plantsville.

“She started it eight years ago. So you can really see where it all came together and how her writing has im proved even from when she

started it,” said Kayla Bass ingthwaite, who helped Cochrane edit the book. “It was a lot of fun just being like a person for her to bounce ideas off of and be ing almost like a consultant for what was working and what wasn’t.”

The book was released in June through Archway Pub lishing. Archway offers pro grams for authors to selfpublish while they assist with editing and cover de sign, making the book avail able on Amazon in both dig ital and paperback.

“It definitely feels like out of body when I opened up the mail and there it was, all the words that I spent years and years writing,” Cochrane said. “It’s just in the palm of my hands ... It definitely made me very emotional. It was my lifelong dream to

Cochrane had a book sign ing at Zingarella Pizzeria in Plantsville last month and the book currently has fourand-a-half stars on Amazon.

end it there you need to continue.’ So I’m working on a sequel, its potential pre quel, depending on how the sequel goes. And I do have other storylines that I would

love to write. So the goal is to find a publisher that will help do that.”

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“I thought it was just gonna stay locally in Connecticut, but I'm getting reviews from the east coast, west coast, Texas - all over the country,” Cochrane said, “It's wild to know that so many people in this country have held this book that I wrote.”

Cochrane is already drafting plans for a sequel aiming to get picked up by another publisher to expand the reach of her work.

“I’ve had a lot of people ask me for (a sequel),” she said. “Even before I had it published my friends and family were like, ‘you can't

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Nursing Practice pro gram, Miklosz has more than nine years of primary care experience.

“Higher Med is dedicated to providing CT residents with an elevated customer service experience. We strive to pro vide a positive, educational, and hassle-free experience when assessing our patients for a medical marijuana card,” the business states on its website. “We are commit ted to offering a safer, more natural alternative to treat ing many chronic and debili tating conditions. We are passionate about educating the public about the many medicinal benefits of cannabis.”

Currently, medical cannabis is legal in 33 states. In Con necticut, dozens of condi tions qualify residents for the medical marijuana pro gram, including cancer, Crohn’s Disease, glaucoma, seizure disorders, chronic

pain, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

A PTSD evaluation can be completed at Higher Med.

Once a patient is accepted into the state’s medical mar ijuana program, they are free to purchase cannabis prod ucts from any of Connecti cut’s 18 dispensaries.

There are many ways to in gest the plant, such as in capsule, vaporizer and edi

ble form, and by smoking the actual flower. Cannabisinfused tea and topical oint ments are other options.

Higher Med is open Wednes days and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturdays by ap pointment. The clinic can be reached at 860-342-8550. For more information, visit high ermed.org.

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Dr. Paulina Miklosz at her clinic, Higher Med, located at 53 WhitingSt.inPlainville. Nicole Zappone, The Citizen

Soup Night

Bread for Life’s Soup Night will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 5 to 7 p.m., at South ington High School. Come and sample delicious soups from local restaurants. Tick ets are $10 for adults, $5 for children under age 8. Tickets must be purchased in ad vance. Email info@southing tonbreadforlife.org.

Snowflake Fair

The Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 West Main St., will host its Snowflake Fair Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafters are sought. Call 860-747-1901 or email churchoffice@ucc plainville.org.

Blood drives

Upcoming Red Cross blood drives: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1 to 6 p.m., Elks Club Lodge 1669, 114 Main St., South ington; Monday, Sept. 26, 1 to 5:30 p.m., at United Methodist Church, 56 Red stone Hill, Plainville. Book a time to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCross Blood.org or by calling1-800733-2767.

Ukrainian art

Southington Community Cultural Arts is hosting a Ukrainian Women’s Art Ex hibit through Monday, Oct. 10.

Author talk

Author Sulima Malzin, also known as Shirley Malcein, Southington High School Class of 1957, will be at the Calendar House Senior Cen ter Monday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. To register for the talk, call 860-621-3014 or stop by the front desk of the Senior Center.

Summer Sounds

Southington Community Cultural Arts offers Summer Sounds Friday, Sept. 23, 7 to 9 p.m., at Hopko Perfor

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mance Hall. Tickets are $15. Patronize vendor booths and fresh produce stands on the Southington Green, dine out and join us for live music and entertainment. For tick ets, visit southingtonarts.org.

Transfer station

The Transfer Station on Granger Lane in Plainville is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Satur days only. Plainville resi dents must show identifica tion. For more information, visit the Public Works web page via plainvillect.com.

CTPrepares

The CTPrepares mobile app provides information and alerts in emergency situa tions, and incorporates text messaging, email, and social networking. Also, the app al lows residents to communi cate with family members during an emergency.

Crisis network

The Adult Crisis Telephone Intervention and Options Network is available to peo ple in distress 24/7. For

adults, call 1-800-HOPE-135 or 2-1-1. For those under age 18, call 2-1-1.

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Caregiver support

The Virtual Dementia Care giver Support Group meets the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Facilitated by Patty O’Brian, CDP, demen tia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging.

Registration required. Call 1-855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/ VirtualClasses.

Health

Open house: The Orchards

The Orchards at Southington, an independent and assisted living community located at 34 Hobart St., will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. Registra tion recommended. To re serve a time, call 860-6285656.

Bone, joint health

This informational session on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 12 to 1 p.m., will cover bone and

joint health, the benefits of moving and best exer cise practices. Presented by Meghan Pagano, exer cise physiologist, Hart ford HealthCare GoodLife Fitness. Regis tration required: Call 1855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealth Care.org/VirtualClasses.

Memory loss

Join this virtual class Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 2 p.m. to learn the dif ference between mild for getfulness and more seri ous memory problems, the causes of memory loss, tips for navigating tough conversations about dementia and next

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Walk with Me

Walk with Me is a special ized outpatient treatment track for LGBTQ+- identify ing people age 10 to 25 who are seeking therapeutic, medical, and/or peer sup port. Call 888-793-3500.

Nzinga Center

The Queen Ann Nzinga Cen ter, Inc. provides arts enrich ment activities for children age 5 to 17. The center pro motes positive development among children of all races

and abilities primarily in the greater Plainville, Berlin, Bristol and New Britain area. Visit QANC.org.

Call Before You Dig

Call Before You Dig is a pro gram established to protect the public safety with regard to excavations near under ground facilities by provid ing a communications link between excavators, public agencies and public utilities.

To have your utilities locat ed, contact CBYD by calling 811 or 1-800-922-4455.

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steps. Presented by Michell Wyman, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging. Registra tion required. Call 1-855-4424373 or go to HartfordHealth Care.org/VirtualClasses.

Call-in support

Talk to a professional about questions and concerns you may have regarding de mentia, Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m. Join the call at 860-9726338 (Meeting Room 19623#).

Memory Café

The Memory Café is a wel coming place for people with memory loss, mild cogni tive impairment and early dementia. Friends and fami lies are welcome.

This virtual gathering, facili tated by a Hartford Health Care Center for Healthy Ag ing Dementia Specialist,

takes place the first Monday of the month, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registration required. Call 1-855-442-4373 or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/ VirtualClasses.

Open house: Arbor Rose

Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, an independent and assisted living community located at 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain, will host an open house Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. Registra tion is recommended. To re serve a time, call 860-2293707.

Open house: Mulberry Gardens

Mulberry Gardens, an inde pendent and assisted living community located at 58 Mulberry St., Southington, will host an open house Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Registration is recommend ed. To reserve a time, call 860-276-1020.

PARC, Inc.’s 21st Annual Helen & Danny Coughlin Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 1 at Norton Park.

PARC to host 21st Coughlin Walk

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PARC, Inc. is celebrating its 65th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the 21st Annual He len & Danny Coughlin Walk at Norton Park. Plainville’s new town manager, Michael Paul hus, will serve as grand mar shal.

The walk was named in honor of Plainville residents Helen and Danny Coughlin, mother and son, who were instru mental in the founding of PARC. Although both individ uals have passed away, mem bers of the Coughlin family join in the event.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with opening cere

monies at 10 followed by the walk. Children can join in the Panda Walk with the PARC mascot, meet Valentine the Clown and make crafts. A chili cookoff will also take place. People can register at the event or through parcdisabili tiesct.org. The rain date is Sat urday, Oct. 8. Membership is open to residents of Plainville and contiguous towns.

For more information about PARC and the 21st Annual He len & Danny Coughlin Walk, visit parcdisabilitiesct.org or PARC, Inc. on Facebook, or call the office at 860-747-0316. PARC, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) orga nization. Main Cleaning

The Southington Water Works Department will begin hydrant flushing of water mains on Monday, September 26, 2022. This work will continue until further notice.

Most cleaning will be done during the hours starting at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am. More information on cleaning of the water mains in your area will be carried on Channel #14 on Cox Cable or you can call 860-628-5593 for daily updates.

Please excuse any temporary discoloration or reduced water pressure, which are unavoidable consequences of this work. The changes, however, will not pose any threat to public health. Every effort will be made to keep inconvenience to water users at a minimum.

Please check any tap water before doing any laundry.

Short-Term Workforce Training Available at Community Colleges throughout Connecticut

Workforce Development programs are available at community colleges throughout Connecticut. For those that want to change careers or gain new skills that will help them advance in their current one, these flexible and affordable classes are a great option.

“Our CT Workforce and Economic Development division spans all 12 campuses of CT State and provides short-term training for in-demand jobs in the sectors with the most growth: advanced manufacturing technology, IT careers, healthcare ca reers, renewable energy, business and more. We also provide customized training to meet employers’ needs for a highly skilled workforce in our state. No matter where in Connecticut a person lives or a business is situated, there is a local campus ready to help!”

– Dr. James Lombella, Executive Vice President of Workforce & Economic Development.

Workforce Development offers non-credit programs for students seeking short-term industry creden tials. They provide practical job skills in classes that work around a busy schedule; some programs can be completed in a matter of weeks rather than years. Besides the flexible sched

courses for free. Child care is available on some campuses and students even qualify for a free UPass, which offers commuters free bus and train rides within the state.

While every campus has different programs available, every school features some Allied Health and medical training programs, such as certified nurse aide (CNA), pharmacy technician certification, or phlebot omy technician certification. Addi tional offerings include training for jobs in information technology (IT), manufacturing, hospitality, veterinary assisting, bookkeeping, arboriculture, and many more.

If you are interested in changing careers or learning new skills that can help you advance your career, there are plenty of options to explore.

The 12 community colleges in Connecticut are merging in 2023 to become CT State Community College, dedicated to quality, access and affordability. Students will be able to apply once and take classes at any campus. The locations include Asnun tuck (Enfield), Capital (Hartford), Gateway (New Haven), Housatonic (Bridgeport), Manchester, Middle sex (Middletown), Naugatuck Valley

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Los programas de Capacitación Profesional están disponibles en las universidades comunitarias alrededor de Connecticut. Estas clases flexibles y económicas son una buena opción para aquellos interesados en cambiar su car rera u obtener nuevas destrezas que le ayuden a avanzar en su carrera actual.

“Nuestra división de CT Workforce and Economic Development (Desarrollo de Trabajadores y Economía de CT) se extiende a las 12 universidades de CT State y provee capacitación a corto plazo para trabajos de alta demanda en los sectores con el mayor crec imiento: tecnología en manufactura avanzada, carreras en informática, carreras en atención médica, energía renovable, comercio y más. También brindamos capacitación personalizada para responder a las necesidades del empleador por trabajadores altamente cualificados en nuestro estado. ¡Hay una universidad local lista para ayudar le, no importa donde la persona viva o donde esté localizado el negocio en el estado de Connecticut!” - Dr. James Lombella, Vice Presidente Ejecutivo de Workforce & Economic Development.

Workforce Development ofrece pro gramas que no otorgan créditos para los estudiantes que buscan credenciales para su industria a corto plazo. Estos proveen destrezas prácticas para el empleo por medio de clases que se adaptan a horarios ocupados; algunos de estos programas se pueden com pletar en varias semanas en vez de en varios años. Aparte del horario flexible, los programas de Workforce Develop ment ofrecen varios sistemas de apoyo para reducir las barreras que previenen la inscripción.

Los cursos de Workforce Development varían en costo, pero hay asistencia

financiera disponible para muchos es tudiantes, y los que reciben beneficios de SNAP pueden tomar varios cursos sin costo alguno. El cuidado de niños también está disponible en algunas universidades y los estudiantes califican para recibir el UPass sin costo, el cual le ofrece transportación gratuita en auto bús y tren a los viajeros en el estado. Aunque cada universidad tiene dif erentes programas disponibles, cada escuela ofrece algún programa de Allied Health y capacitación médica, tal como ayudante de enfermera certificada (CNA), técnico farmacéutico certifica do, o técnico de flebotomía certificado. Otras ofertas de clases incluyen capac itaciones para trabajos en informáti ca, manufactura, hotelería, asistente veterinario, contabilidad, arboricultura, y muchos más.

Si está interesado en cambiar de carrera o aprender nuevas destrezas que le puedan ayudar a hacer avances en su carrera, hay muchas opciones que puede explorar.

Las 12 universidades comunitarias en Connecticut se estarán uniendo en 2023, cuando serán CT State Communi ty College, dedicado a la calidad, acceso y asequibilidad. Los estudiantes podrán aplicar una vez y tomar clases en cualquier universidad. Las localidades incluyen Asnuntuck (Enfield), Capital (Hartford), Gateway (New Haven), Housatonic (Bridgeport), Manchester, Middlesex (Middletown), Naugatuck Valley (Waterbury), Northwestern (Winsted), Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley (Danielson), Three Rivers (Norwich) and Tunxis (Farmington).

Para aprender acerca de los programas disponibles cerca de usted, haga clic aquí: https://marketing.ctstate.edu/ce

back and recover to where I know Plainville Community Schools can and will be," said LePage, "but it will take a lot of hard work, commit ment from students, staff, and families, and most im portantly, belief that Plainville has everything we need to be the very best, model school district in Connecticut."

"This is our visionary goal," the superintendent added, "and I am committed to the steps necessary to get us

there. We have the best kids, staff, and community, and the resources we need to get better and better."

This year, Plainville schools boast improved safety and security systems, and new school branding and logos.

Also, LePage said, "There will be restorations of dis trict programs that were dis rupted due to COVID re strictions, such as the ele mentary jazz band returning this year, with close to 50 kids typically involved and performing at a high level. They are invited to play at halftime during a Hartford Wolf Pack game and will

very likely do so this year."

Student enrollment in town sits at 2,277. For those young scholars, and their teachers, LePage hopes for "an out standing year of learning, growth, positive experi ences, relationship-building, and positive memory-mak ing."

"We are Plainville Commu nity Schools, and I am proud to be the leader of this out standing and improving community," the superinten dent said.

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Wheeler Elementary School students Cooper Chaput, 9, and Emily Chaput, 5, head back to school on Thursday, Sept. 1.

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SOUTHINGTONGloria Y. Cavalier, 75, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Gloria was born on June 12, 1947, in Biddeford, Maine, to the late Paul and Theresa (Dallaire) Masse.

Gloria graduated from Saint Joseph’s High School in 1965. Following high school, she attended a two-year business school in Portland, Maine. She later returned to school and obtained an associate degree from Tunxis Community College in 1987. She spent the majority of her career as the office manager for the Smith-Renaud Company in Cheshire, CT.

Gloria is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Cavalier) Mozzer and husband Ben of Southington, her son, Chris Cavalier and his wife Heidi of Cape Elizabeth, Maine and three cherished grandchildren, Connor and Brayden Mozzer and Sophia Cavalier. She is also survived by two sisters, Diane Lachance

and husband Norman, Lynn Hodge and husband Peter and one brother, Steve Masse and wife Sue along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends including Susan Riccio of Southington and JoAnn Gobeil of Biddeford, Maine.

Gloria’s children and grandchildren were the loves of her life. She was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting and never missed her grandsons’ baseball games. She also enjoyed returning to Maine, to spend time with friends and family.

A celebration of her life will be held for family on a later date in her hometown of Biddeford, Maine.

Gloria Y. Cavalier

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By Mark Pazniokas

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Gov. Ned Lamont has a 10 percentage point lead over Republican Bob Ste fanowski in an Emerson College Polling survey released Tuesday morning, provid ing the first public polling snapshot of the Connecticut governor’s race since May.

The survey of 1,000 voters conducted for WTNH and The Hill between Sept. 7 and 9 found Lamont leading Stefanowski, 48.5% to 38.4%, with 9% undecided two months before the election Nov. 8. Four percent favored someone else.

Emerson’s poll shows little movement from its survey conducted on May 10 and 11, which found Lamont leading Ste fanowski, 51% to 38%, with 12% undecid ed.

The new survey comes as voters are bom barded by television advertising by two well-financed campaigns and several su per PACs, mostly offering harshly negative assessments of the first-term Democratic governor and his Republican challenger.

Emerson found Lamont to be weathering the ad assault better than Stefanowski.

The first-term Democratic governor’s fa vorable/unfavorable rating was 55% to 40%, while voters split on the GOP chal

lenger, 45% to 45%.

Asked who was more trustworthy, 56.7% chose Lamont and 43.3% named Ste fanowski.

Advancing Connecticut, a super PAC funded by the Republican Governors As sociation, recently upped its budget for at tacks on Lamont by $500,000, to $1.5 mil lion. CT Truth PAC, funded by two busi nessmen, has spent $1.6 million opposing Lamont.

The Democratic Governors Association has invested $2.75 million in its own super PAC, Stronger CT, for ads attacking Ste fanowski.

Lamont benefits from a considerable gen der gap in the Emerson poll, with an 18point lead among women. His lead among men was less than 3 points.

A Quinnipiac University poll released on May 26 had Lamont with a narrower lead, 51% to 43%.

Connecticut’s last three gubernatorial races were closer: Democrat Dannel P. Malloy won an open seat in 2010 by less than a percentage point and was reelected in 2014 by 2.6 points.

Lamont won by 3 points in 2018.

Maria A. Zarrelli

SOUTHINGTON- Maria (Calandra) Zarrelli, 98, of Southington, beloved widow of the late Alfonso Zarrelli, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Southington Health Care surrounded by her family. Maria was born in Melizzano, Italy, on September 21, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Maria (Zarrelli) Calandra. A hard working woman, you could always find her in the garden, crocheting, or cooking delicious meals for her large family. She also was a faithful communicant of the former St. Thomas Church. Maria is survived by her children; Josephine Feole and her husband Luigi, Maria Calandra and her husband Angelo and Alfredo Zarrelli and his wife Christine, all of whom reside in Southington. She was also “Nene” to Gabriele Calandra and his wife Carrie, Angela Griffis, Alfonso Calandra and his wife Elizabeth, Rino Feole and his wife Dawn, Emilia Croteau and her husband Brian, Michael Zarrelli and his fiancée Heather Allsop and Amanda Kosko and her husband Joe. Maria was also “Bisnonna” to Gavin, Gabriel, Dylan, Kyle, Maggie, Oliver, Kathryn, Jacob, Collin, Evan, Chloe, Angelo, Patricia and Mason. She was also “sorella” to Michelina D’Errico, Emilia DeCiccio, Filiberto Calandra, Michele Calandra, Egidio Calandra and Carlo Calandra. When

Maria got to Heaven, she was greeted by her brother Guisseppe Calandra and her very special greatgrandson Chase Albert Kosko. A Mass of Christian Burial for Maria was held on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 9:15 AM from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington, CT 06489 and at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St. Plantsville, Southington 06489. Burial followed in St. Thomas Cemetery, where she was laid to rest next to her husband, Alfonso. Calling hours were held on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the CT Children’s Medical Center, 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106. For directions or to leave an online condolence, please visit www. dellavecchiasouthington. com.

Margaret Louise Nichols

PLANTSVILLEMargaret Louise, “Lou” “Granny” Nichols, passed Saturday, September 17, 2022, surrounded by her children and comforted by their love.

Born January 19, 1933, the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Creegan) Seeney, Lou was the devoted and loving wife to Harold J. Nichols, who passed in 2004. Lou grew up in Floral Park, graduating from Sewanhaka High. She attended several colleges throughout her life and had a great love of learning. Her husband’s career in the baking industry saw them living in Princeton, NJ, Buffalo, NY, Kingston, Ontario, and finally Plantsville, CT.

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Left behind to mourn Lou’s passing are her children: Tom (Beth), Daniel, David (Margie), Eugene (Nicole), Mary and Kiki. In addition, she leaves 14 grandchildren: Josh, Sarah, Laura, Jessica, Melissa, Luke, Madelyn, Sam, Jane, Kate, Casey, Noah, Timothy and Mary Margaret; 9 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

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both individual and shared goals.

While moving with little kids was a lot of work, Lou said the people they met along the way and the memories made, were treasures for life.

The mother of seven children and stay-at-home mom, she was involved in church, school and scouting activities. Lou loved to sew and read. She loved to do crafts with the kids and spent many an afternoon baking dozens of chocolate chip cookies to put in their lunch bags. She was the quintessential mom!

Upon retiring, Lou focused on her grandchildren, whom she doted on, and had many laughs with. She volunteered at church and with the Rec dept at Southington Care for many years. Lou stayed up on current events and sports, loved Jeopardy and crossword puzzles. She never met a rubber band or paperclip she didn’t need! She was happiest when in the company of her kids and grandkids.

As her children got older, Lou worked part time. One of her favorite jobs, in the mid 70’s, was as a bookkeeper for a McDonald’s chain in Kingston. Of course, she incorporated her love of children into the job when she asked if she could also organize children’s birthday parties at the restaurant. Her boss loved it and so did the children. Shortly after the family’s move to Plantsville in 1980, Lou took the position of YMCA Latchkey director. It was a job she was born to do, and her maternal instincts served her well. The parents appreciated her, the kids loved her program and the teens loved working for her.

Besides her husband, she is now reunited with her infant son, Timothy Francis; siblings, Paul, Barb and Frank and her son in law, Brian Nugent. The family will be forever grateful to “Mom’s Team”: The Franciscan nurses/ therapists; Dr. James St. Pierre; Dr. Maud Ward and mom’s special neighbors, all of whom took such good care of her, adding years to her life. A final thank you to the entire staff and the residents at “The Orchards” for the kindness shown to our mother while she lived there. She was truly happy there.

Della Vecchia Funeral Home is handling arrangements. A mass of Christian burial was held on September 21, 2022 at 10 AM, at St. Aloysius Church, Plantsville, CT. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Margaret’s memory can be sent to:

The Franciscan Home Care & Hospice 267 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT 06451 or The Ronald McDonald of CT, https://www.rmhcctma.org/donate

Our Plainville Community Schools team was very excit ed to welcome our students back for the start of our 2022-23 school year. We all returned with high energy and high hopes for a much more normal school year, a year with fewer interruptions and barriers to effective learning, and more of the traditional experiences we want all of our students to enjoy. Despite continued awareness of COVID man agement, and adherence to the State guidance for deal ing with positive cases, we are all back in school and learning in person. This is proven to be the best and most effective way for most students to learn, and the most enjoyable and engag ing way to connect with oth ers as a member of a learn ing community.

Our district theme this year centers around the team concept, and emphasizes the importance of every mem ber of the team doing their very best by setting goals, working hard, and achieving

Without goals, there is no fo cus, no identified aspira tional outcomes, and limit ed ability to feel the pride that comes from setting and achieving goals. This year more than ever, we are being very purposeful about set ting district, school and indi vidual goals, right down to the student level. In order for us to all grow and im prove, we must each put

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forth our very best effort to ward our identified goals. This call for doing our best begins with me, as the Su perintendent of Plainville Community Schools, and I am committed to always do ing my best for our schools, for our students, and for our entire staff team. However; I know that my impact is rela tively small, and I need our entire team to work together if we are to achieve the level of success I know we are ca pable of.

During our Strategic Plan ning process last spring, as we were planning and gen erating ideas about who we are, and who we want to be come; we set a visionary goal of becoming THE model school district in Connecti cut. I am convinced that our primary limitation to be coming THE model district is our individual and collec tive belief in the potential we have in Plainville. As a su

perintendent who is out in our schools a lot, I can con firm that we have absolute ly incredible potential to be come that model school dis trict in Connecticut, and that is our aspiration. In many ways, we believe we already serve as a model, and I hope our families and staff would agree on that and can think of a list of reasons why that is true - - in many re spects, it is true through the opportunities provided in academics, in music and the arts, in athletics, in com munity service opportuni ties, in our sense of commu nity and in so many addi tional ways. However, there are areas in which we con tinue to have room for growth, and work to be done.

In my visits to our schools and in the meetings with many grade level groups, I have challenged our stu dents to help us be that model district, by putting forward their very best effort. I told students that first and foremost, we need them in

school, whenever they are able to be in school-- atten dance is critical and founda tional to overall success. If students are sick, we obvi ously want them to stay home and get well, but every day they are able to attend school, they should do so. We want them here, learn ing, growing and sharing positive school experiences with their peers. I also hope that our teachers and staff remain healthy and well so they can be present as much as possible to do the incredi bly important work they do for our district children. I can honestly say that our collective PCS team of staff members is the strongest I have ever worked with. We have a highly talented group of administrators, teachers, specialists, nurses, tutors, paraprofessionals, technolo gy staff, office professionals, maintainers, custodians, monitors and support staff. All of these individuals are in place to teach, assist and support all of our district children to achieve great things and reach their full

potential. In addition to the members of our team men tioned above, we also have a growing security and safety staff. After hiring our Direc tor of School Safety and Se curity, we also hired a new security officer for the Mid dle School of Plainville.

Both of these individuals are trained, retired police offi cers with extensive exper tise in safety and security. Director Marques and I con tinue to work together, along with our Director of Tech nology and his staff, to en sure that all of our sys tems, hardware, cameras, software and building func tions ensure the highest de gree of security possible. We continue to take a number of measures to improve securi ty and safety at each of our district schools. Safety is our top priority, and we have added many resources to maximize everyone’s feel ings of safety and securi ty across the district.

We continue to work with our district Strategic Plan ning Committee to make in

formed decisions about how to invest in our schools and in our future success.

Our next Strategic Planning meeting will occur on Sept. 28, and so much has already been accomplished based on the information we collected from our commu nity through surveys, and through the previous Strate gic Planning component in May. We will continue to build on that momentum, set new goals, and strive to be the best over the year(s) ahead.

We are off to a very positive start to the school year. We have made many school im provements across the dis trict, from playgrounds and resources for students and teachers to infrastructure and technology, and we will continue to do so with avail able resources. Although the request to apply for the Mid dle School of Plainville “ ren ovate like new” grant was voted down by a 4-3 majori ty of the Town Council, we

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National Chamber of Commerce Day October 19!

Chamber of Commerce Day is held annually the third Wednesday in October, this year on October 19. The aim is to spread awareness about how the Chamber helps area businesses by supporting the growth of entrepreneurs and local businesses and contributing to the economic vitality of the community. The best way to observe this day is to become a Cham-

ber Member and engage your employees in Chamber programming and events. The probability of a customer patronizing your business increases by 63 percent if they know you are a member of your local chamber. Membership with the Southington Chamber means every employee is also a member creating many more opportunities for you to increase your

Downtown Merchants: Help Plan the Annual Holiday Event

A meeting of the Southington Chamber’s Downtown Merchants Association will be held on Tuesday, October 11, at 7 p.m., at the Chamber community room, 31 Liberty Street, Suite 210. Chamber members Michelle Dziubina, Vice President & Branch Manager, Liberty Bank, and Susan Larson, Perfect Type LLC, and Chamber Board Chair, are excited to continue the Chamber’s mission of promoting

businesses, tourism, and economic growth in the downtown area. Business owners and their employees in the downtown area interested in helping to plan the annual holiday event and additional festivities are invited to attend. Confirmation of your attendance is requested by calling the Chamber office at 860.628.8036 or emailing info@southingtonchamber.com. We look forward to your participation.

visual imprint and community involvement. Businesses interested in joining the Chamber or current members wishing to learn more on how to maximize their benefits should call the Chamber office at 860.628.8036 | info@southingtonchamber.com

Wingaddicts to Judge Chamber Wing Fest

The Chamber’s Annual Wing Fest just got hotter! We are excited to announce that the Wingaddicts – Chef Ryan, Tommy, and Doni the Cleaner – will be celebrity judges at the 16th annual Chamber Wing Fest competition on Mon., Nov. 14 at Cadillac Ranch. With Calcagni Real Estate as the blazing hot sponsor again things are really heating up! The Wingaddicts began their social media journey just for fun and the love of eating wings! They have consumed thousands of wings and have developed just the right palate to choose our winners. Restaurants interested in competing for the title of best wings in various categories, the coveted chicken trophy, bragging rights, and a television guest appearance, should reserve their space by contacting the Chamber at 860-628-8036. Participation fee is waived for Chamber member restaurants.

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PRESIDENT & CEO: Barbara Coleman-Hekeler

PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Jordan P. Clemens

OFFICERS:

CHAIRMAN: Susan Urillo Larson / Perfect Type, LLC

VICE CHAIRMAN: Robert Thomson / Thomson Financial Services

PAST CHAIRMAN: Dana Rickard / CompuMail Corp.

TREASURER: Lucia Chubet / Mugford & DiBella, LLC

SECRETARY: Mar yAnn Stanley / Asphalt #1 Paving

DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE: Michael Hartman / Chick-fil-A

LEGAL ADVISOR : Matthew O’Keefe / Jackson & O’Keefe

DIRECTORS: Courtney Appell / Atlas Preservation

Taylor Deegan / Worldwide Wine & Spirits Michelle Dziubina / Liberty Bank

Johanna Furgalack / CPA

David Girouard / Hospital of Central Connecticut

Kaylah Milligan / Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Kevin Moriarity / Rogers Orchards, Inc. Gilbert Wade / Southington Security Services

CHAMBER NEWS is a monthly publication of the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Businesses interested in advertising or contributing editorial content should email social@southingtonchamber.com or call the office at 860.628.8036.

ADVERTISING DEADLINE PUBLICATION DATE October 10, 2022 October 21, 2022 November 7, 2022 November 18, 2022

Platinum Sponsors: SL Healthplans LLC

Thomaston Savings Bank

World Class Logistics Management

FS Financial

Gold Sponsors:

CompuMail Corp.

Hartford HeathCare Westaff, LLC

Contributing Sponsors:

Automated Business Solutions

Bristol Health

Budwitz & Meyerjack

Chick-fil-A Southington

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Comprehensive Orthopaedics CompuMail Corp.

Connecticut Appliance and Fireplace Distributors

EURO Home Care, LLC

Holiday Inn MidSun Group, Inc.

Perfect Type, LLC

Richard Chevrolet

Tracy Driscoll

Worldwide Wine & Spirits

Friends, Players, Volunteers

75 Center

AAA

Air Temp Mechanical Services

All Waste, Inc.

American Eagle FCU

Apple Valley Veterinarians, LLC

Asphalt #1 Paving

Atlas Preservation

Automated Business Solutions

Barker Specialty Beacon Electric, Inc.

Beacon Prescriptions

Bristol Health

Budwitz & Meyerjack

Calcagni Real Estate

Catania Spagna Oils

Century 21 AllPoints Realty

Chick-fil-A Southington

Child Guidance Center

Chili’s

Chris Cote’s Golf Shop

City Roofing & Siding Co., Inc.

Close Harbour Seafood, LLC

Community Foundation of Greater New Britain

Comprehensive Orthopaedics CompuMail Corp.

ConnectiCare

Connecticut Appliance and Fireplace Distributors

Connecticut Insurance Exchange of

Southington, LLC

Connecticut Lighting Centers

Contemporary Family Dentistry

Corporate Risk Solutions

Cox Communications

David Girouard

DellaVecchia Funeral Home

DiTota Business Consultants, LLC

Domenic’s & Vinnie’s Pizza

Donald Sullivan & Sons, LLC

Ductworks HVAC Services

Edwards Jones – Jeff Russitano Elliott & Stanek, PC

ERA Treanor Real Estate

EURO Homecare, LLC

Fascia’s Chocolate Fasulo & Albini, CPAs

Flair Restaurant & Bar

Founders Technology Group, LLC

Full Circle Golf

Gaylord Hospital

Gaylord Physical Therapy Orthopedics

GEMCO Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Good Guys Auto House

Goosehead Insurance

Gulf Shrimp

Happy’s Indoor Golf LLC

Harry E. Cole & Son

Hawk’s Landing Country Club

Holiday Inn Homewood Suites

Honest Air LLC

Ideal Tavern

Ion Bank

J & M Tire Company, Inc.

Jackson O’Keefe & Phelan

James Garstang

John Torniero Painting

John Vitale

JP Holistic Health Coach, LLC

Ken Burkmose

Kinsmen Brewing Company

Kratzert, Jones & Associates, Inc.

La Catrina

LaQuerre Audi, LLC

Liberty Bank

Longhorn Steakhouse

Lovley Development

Main Street Community Foundation

Marc S. Pelletier, P.C., CPA

Max Pizza Michael Baker

MidSun Group, Inc.

Mirando Plumbing, LLC

Mount Southington Ski Area, Inc.

Movement Mortgage

Mugford & DiBella Neck and Back Pain Relief Center Nesso Group

New Mill Restaurant Northwest Community Bank OMEGA Solutions

Outback Steakhouse

Patrick Baker & Sons

Pepsi Cola of Bristol Perfectemp, Inc.

Perfect Type, LLC

Peter Dominic Salon & Spa Plan b Southington

Professional Business Services

Putnam Agency Real Estate, LLC

Thank You to All the Sponsors and Contributors to the Chamber Cup Classic 29th Annual

Que Whiskey

Renaldo’s Pizza

RJ Media Group

Rogers Orchards

Ryan LaQuerre, CPA

Saint Paul Catholic High School

Sensible Mortgage Solutions, LLC

Sherman’s Taphouse

Six Point Wealth Advisors

Smokin’’ with Chris

Southington Auto Wash & Quick Lube

Southington Country Club

Southington Insurance Center

Southington Painting Company, LLC

Southington Security Services

Southington the Athletic Shop / JANT Girl

Spartan Pizza & Restaurant

Springfield Spring Thomson Financial Services

Total Pest Control

Tracy-Driscoll

William J. Veits, EA

Worldwide Wines & Spirits

UPCOMING Chamber Events

Visit the events calendar at southingtonchamber.com for more details.

PROFESSIONAL LEADS & NETWORKING:

• BUSINESS AF TER HOURS – Thursday, October 13, 5:30-7 p.m., Lewis Educational Agricultural Farm, 65 Blueberry Lane, Southington. Registration required: southingtonchamber.com.

• CHAMBER IN THE MORNING – Wednesday, October 19, 8-9 a.m., Titanium Theatre, 447 N. Main St. Registration required at southingtonchamber.com.

MEETINGS:

• WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK – Thursday, October 13 and 27, 8-9 a.m., Chamber community room. Confirm attendance by calling 860.628.8036

• DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION – Tuesday, October 11, 7 p.m., Chamber community room, open to all Southing ton merchants. Confirm attendance by calling 860.628.8036

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

In FOCUS GROUP – Part I Leadership Training: Fundamentals for Growing Your Business – Three Essentials for Growth – Wednesday, September 28, 8 a.m., all held in the Chamber Community Room.

In FOCUS GROUP – Part II Leadership Training: Clarifying Your Why – Wednesday, October 5, 8 a.m.

In FOCUS GROUP – Part 1II Leadership Training: – Creating a Strong Culture – Wednesday, October 12, 8 a.m.

EVENTS:

• WING FEST COMPETITION – Monday, November 14, 5:30-9 p.m., Cadillac Ranch. Blazing Hot Sponsor Calcagni Real Estate re turns for the all the fun! Plus WingAddicts will be judging the competition! Vendor and ticket information southingtonchamber.com

• HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP VENDOR SHOW – Tuesday, November 29, 5:30-9 p.m., Aqua Turf Club. Vendor, sponsorship and ticket information: southingtonchamber.com.

Welcome New Chamber Members!

Please join the Chamber Board of Directors of the Southington in welcoming these new members. Membership infor mation and applications are available by calling the Chamber at 860.628.8036 or visiting southingtonchamber.com.

Ali’s Nursery & Landscaping

Ali’s Nursery carries high-quality trees, shrubs, aquatics, stone, mulch, pavers, fieldstone, pondstone, an nuals, perennials, and offers FREE estimates to the Plantsville, CT area. Alisnursery.com | (860) 621-6506 421 Buckland St., Plantsville, CT 06479

Best Real Estate Brokerage, LLC

BEST is a family owned and operated CT real estate business offering a wealth of knowledge and experience. What truly sets us apart from other agencies is that we offer unique and in novative sales techniques to help sellers save BIG on paying commission! Bestrealestatect.com | 860.255.4112 P.O. Box 451, Southington, CT 06489

Dan Combs Real Estate, Inc.

Dan Combs Real Estate is located in the heart of Wallingford, CT and has expanded to three locations servicing Hartford County by Scacca Realty Group and New Haven/Middlesex

and New London County by Shore line Group. Our mission is to provide clients with exceptional service and knowledgeable advice in support of homeownership and real estate investment. Our team of experts pride themselves in helping our clients “Find Their Happy Place.”

Dancombsre.com | 203.265.2356

215 N. Main St., Wallingford, CT 06492

Eden & Main Apartments

Come experience the good life at Eden and Main Apartments – a brandnew 55+ apartment community in the heart of Southington, Connecticut. Kick back, relax, and live life to the fullest at Eden and Main Apartments.

Edenandmainapartments.com | 203.863.4828

37 Eden Ave., Southington, CT 06489

Jersey Mikes

At Jersey Mike’s, we offer a sub above – one that’s measured in more than inches or seconds ‘til served. We care fully consider every aspect of what we do – every slice, every sandwich, every store – we provide our customers with sustenance and substance too.

Jerseymikes.com | 860.378.8788

812 Queen St., Southington, CT 06489

Karabin Farms

Karabin Farms is a family-owned and operated farm started in the early 70s as a family hobby to raise food and teach our children values. We offer seasonal fruits, vegetables, and Christmas trees. We also have farmraised beef, pork, chicken, and eggs. Karabinfarms.com | 860.620.0194 894 Andrews St., Southington, CT 06489

RES Consulting & Tax Services, LLC

Our family-owned tax service has been serving the community for the past 10 years. We are dedicated to supporting and providing both personal and professional tax services and income tax returns to all of our clients.

Resconsults.com | 860.538.7711 98 Main St., Ste 106, Southington, CT 06489

Sweet Mia’s

Sweet Mia’s is a boutique bakery, serving up cupcakes, cakes and end less sweets run by mother-daughter team Angela & Joann. From Birthday cakes to bridal showers, weddings & everything in between, they love

bringing joy through baking to you! Sweetmias.com | 860.807.6427 859 Marion Ave., Plantsville, CT 06479

Synergy Home Care of Cheshire

SYNERGY HomeCare is the nation’s premier provider of compassionate in-home care for seniors, family caregivers, and more. Our caregivers provide Care for Everyone which goes far beyond just seniors. We have caregivers that specialize in caring for persons with cognitive and physical disabilities, childcare specialists, post-hospitalization recovery, new mom care and more.

Synergyhomecare.com | 203.695.1578 2572 Whitney Ave., #1, Hamden, CT 06518

Victor Advertising Services (VAS)

Original and memorable. Creative and unique. Victor Advertising Ser vice (VAS) has been a leading supplier of promotional products worldwide since 1928.

Victoradvertising.com | 800.988.0800 One Hartford Square, Suite 276 New Britain, CT 06052

Bristol Health MedWorks Occupational Health Program Has Strong Impact on Workplace and Employee Health

Bristol Health presented the benefits of partnering with an occupational health office to area business leaders at the Southington Chamber in the Morning Professional Leads & Networking Group on September 14.

Bristol Health MedWorks Occupational Health programs are designed to impact workplace and employee health. Having providers who understand can make a huge difference for your company when performing work environment assessments.

The goal of MedWorks is to be able to give back as much information as possible so the employer has every opportunity to make the work environment as safe as possible. Partnering with MedWorks can help minimize injury and illness rates; assist in maintaining a drug-free environment with routine, pre-employment, or random drug or alcohol testing; ensure your employees are capable enough to perform their essential job functions with annual work-

fit assessments; conduct on-site workplace evaluations to assist in lowering ergonomic injuries – i.e. repetitive motion, strains, etc.; and provide individualized care to meet your need.

Benefits to your employees include performing annual physicals or workfit assessments which can effectively reduce injury and illness rates. Annual health exams can give your employees the proper insight to the changes that are happening inside of them and they can then be set up with the proper specialists to ensure their safety.

Businesses interested in obtaining more information about Bristol Health MedWorks Occupational Health programs should contact Samantha Steinmark, LPN, EMT and Office Manager at 860.589.0114.

For more information on participating in Chamber in the Morning or becoming a guest speaker, call Jordan Clemens at 860.628.8036 Presenter is Leisa Zadrick, MSHA, CPHQ, PMP, LSSGB, Systems Director, Quality and Process Improvement.

Get Your Tickets! Holiday Sip & Shop at the Aqua Turf

Tickets are on sale for the Chamber’s 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.

The event is a great way to gather with family and friends in the spirit of the holidays. Tickets make great gifts as well! Vendors including handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing, home and auto goods, specialty spirits, leisure and sporting, personal care items, and unique gifts for that hard to buy for

person on your list.

Ticket price includes music, pasta stations and a variety of hors d’oeuvre, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee, dessert, raffles, spirit pull, give-aways (new this year and included in your ticket purchase), Big Ticket Item door prize drawing including a 55” smart tv (new this year and your chance to win included in ticket price), and more!

To purchase your ticket, visit the events calendar at southingtonchamber.com. For more information call the Chamber office at 860.628.8036.

New Chamber member business Sweet Mia’s Bakery invites you to stop by their booth at the Apple Harvest Festival the first two weekends in October. Sweet Mia’s is a boutique bakery, serving up cupcakes, cakes and endless sweets run by Mother-Daughter team Angela & Joann. From Birthday cakes to bridal showers, weddings & everything in between, they love bringing joy through baking to you! They are located at 859 Marion Avenue, Plantsville.

Visit Sweet Mia’s Bakery at the Southington Apple Harvest Festival and Enjoy Their Famous Whoopie Pies!

Business Leaders Gather at Flair Restaurant & Bar for Chamber Professional Leads & Networking Group

Flair Restaurant & Bar, located at 98 Main Street on the Southington downtown green, graciously hosted the Southington Chamber’s September Business After Hours

Professional Leads & Networking event. Chef/Owner Hector Delgado treated the packed room to a delicious sampling of appetizers and spirits. Chef Delgado’s passion

for cooking and baking shows in every dish which is always made from scratch and always made from love. Flair Restaurant & Bar offers elegant indoor and outside patio dining. Their private party room can seat up to 35 guests and is the perfect location and setting for your next birthday party, bridal or baby shower, wedding reception, employee holiday party, and more. For reservations call 860.426.9222

The Chamber’s monthly business after hours professional leads & networking group 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 each month and may be made through the events calendar at southingtonchamber.com For

more information or to register for the October 13 event at LEAF call Jordan Clemens, Events Coordinator at 860.628.8036.

Lewis Educational Agricultural Farm (LEAF) to Host October 13 Chamber Evening Networking Event

The next Chamber Business After Hours Professional Leads and Networking Group will be held at the Lewis Educational Agricultural Farm (LEAF) on Thursday, October 13, from 5:30-7 p.m. LEAF is located at 65 Blueberry Lane in Southington. Lite fare and spirits will be served.

The Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours Professional Leads & Networking Group is

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 if they join in the same month. Reser-

vations are required and may be made through the events calendar at southingtonchamber.com.

For more information or to register for the October 13 event at LEAF call Jordan Clemens, Events Coordinator at 860.628.8036.

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will continue to plan for the needed improvements and ongoing needs for keeping MSP operating safely, effi ciently and effectively. This will require the support of our families and community so that we can make the middle school as nice as the other five schools that were already renovated like new. MSP is currently just over 30 years old and in need of sig nificant improvements. We hope our Town Council, families and community members will support our application completion for this June so that we can sub mit the application in the next grant cycle.

In closing, Plainville Com munity Schools each do a great job of serving our chil dren in so many important ways. We are very proud of the wonderful learning op portunities that our schools

provide to our children and families across Plainville.

Still, we must not sit back and accept our status as good enough. We must strive to be great, in every way that schools are measured and compared to other schools.

We must work together to become THE model school district in Connecticut in even more ways than we currently are. We must con tinue to work together as a community to inspire, pre pare and engage students through meaningful learn ing opportunities toward their goals. We are proud to serve Plainville’s children and families, and will con tinue to work as a partner with our families and com munity members as we give our very best along our shared journey to greatness.

Steven LePage is the Superin tendent of Plainville Public Schools.

Arts group prepares for exhibition featuring Ukrainian women artists

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON Ukrainian artists will exhibit their cre ations at the Southington Community Cultural Arts center on Main Street next month.

The artists contributing in clude those living in

Ukraine, Israel, Poland and locally.

All the artists are women, many of whom have left their home country follow ing the Russian invasion ear lier this year. Men have been prohibited from leaving the country since the invasion.

Proceeds from the sale of paintings, collages and jew elry will benefit Ukrainian causes and the refugee women and their families.

“We’re just hoping to get these women back up on their feet,” said Diann Thomson, arts center execu tive director.

Jeweler, embroiderer Olga Tsyfanski, an Avon resi dent, and her son Andrew came to the United States in 2008 but still have relatives in Ukraine, including Tsyfan ski’s father. She and her son are making jewelry to sell at the upcoming exhibit to help fund critical supplies and military equipment for sol diers.

Tsyfanski is also learning the traditional embroidery of Ukraine, which includes dif ferent patterns for various regions. Some of her family’s embroidery will be included in the exhibit.

“Ukrainian embroidery is a huge part of our history,” she said last week. “Now we’re

trying to reincarnate it and leave it to our kids.”

Paintings

While some painters are lo cal, Thomson said they’re waiting on works from those overseas. They just received paintings from a Ukrainian now living in Israel and hope to get some from Ukraine itself in time for the showing.

Not all the paintings will be for sale but will highlight the artists and may lead to other work.

“That’s what we’re hoping for, people will commission them, people will support them,” Thomson said.

The exhibit will open on Sept. 6 both online and in person. SoCCA is holding an evening celebration on Sept. 10 that’ll include a Ukrainian chef and Ukrainian speakers.

“We’re hoping that’s a great night,” Thomson said.

The art will remain on dis play for the annual Apple Harvest Festival in late September and early Octo ber.

“We have a lot of foot traffic then. People can walk through and purchase stuff,” Thomson said.

The idea for an exhibit of Ukrainian artists started

Diann Thomson, SoCCA executive director, unpacks knitted dolls by Ukranian artist Rimma Khvedchenia at Southington Community Cultural Arts in Southington. Ukrainian artists will exhibit their creations at SoCCA on Main Street next month.

Dave Zajac, Record-Journal

Schools make mental health a priority

By Jessica Simms Record-Journal staff

While the pandemic has put additional stress on people’s mental health, area school administrators say their dis tricts have always put a fo cus on students’ and staff members’ social and emo tional wellness, even before COVID-19.

“Climate and mental health have been components of our strategic plan for several years, well before COVID,” said Aimee Turner, assistant superintendent for special education for Wallingford schools. “Many of the strate gies and supports in place now were in place prior to COVID. Although we have seen an increase in the number of students strug gling emotionally, the sup port and systems we have had in place continue to be appropriate.”

In 2021, the Centers for Dis ease Control found that “more than a third (37%) of

high school students report ed they experienced poor mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 44% reported they persis tently felt sad or hopeless during the past year.”

“I think since the pandemic, anxiety has been on the rise,” said Jeff Solan, super intendent of Cheshire schools. “There’s a lot of stress and sometimes it's so cial anxiety after coming out of the isolation. I think we’ve certainly seen an increase in anxiety which is why things like physical fitness, being involved physically, a healthy diet, taking care of your body and also your mind supports that. If that is not enough for you, we have other resources as well.”

Solan said in Cheshire’s classrooms there are desig nated periods of time known as “mindful moments.”

“Students are taught how to focus on their breathing, clear their mind, be present

in the moment,” Solan said.

Cheshire school staff are currently participating in a 30-day mental health aware

ness challenge, which began on Sept. 6.

“Employees have access to a special portal for free where

they can participate in week ly webinars on stress man agement, mindfulness and

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they also have forums and discussions where they can share suggestions for what is working for them, what their challenges are,” said Adilen Figueroa, a human resources staff member for Cheshire Public Schools.

Cheshire schools also have an on-site health coach for staff members.

“She’s available to meet with staff virtually or in-person,” Figueroa said. “She has indi cated that there are many topics that someone can choose to receive coaching on She has mentioned that mindfulness and mental health has been a very pop ular topic.”

Southington

In partnership with Con necticut Behavioral Health, Southington Public Schools was able to develop a dis trict-wide behavior team. Dr. Ryan Loss of Connecticut Behavioral Health is spear heading this project, accord ing to Rebecca Cavallaro, di rector of pupil services for Southington Public Schools.

“He works closely with our district staff and administra tors to look at providing sup

port to school teams and to students who are struggling with either behavioral con cerns or any issues relating to mental health that might impact them during the school day,” Cavallaro said.

The district uses a program called RULER, which is cre ated by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, to “infuse the principles of emotional intelligence into the immune system of pre-K to 12 schools, informing how leaders lead, teachers teach, students learn and families support students,” according to its website.

“It’s really focusing on the emotional wellbeing of stu dents and staff in the school environment, making sure that we’re checking in on how people are feeling,” Cavallaro siad.

Wallingford

Wallingford elementary schools use a program called Second Step, a “social emo tional curriculum that intro duces children to identifying and managing their emo tions, navigating social situa tions as well as citizenship,” Turner said.

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Bracelets by Ukrainian artist Community Cultural Arts. Tsyfanski, an Avon resident, came to the United States 2008 still has relatives in Ukraine. She and her son are making jewelry to sell at the upcoming exhibit SoCCA critical supplies

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A painting by Ukrainian artist V. Shkurenko. Ukrainian artists will exhibit their work at Southington Community Cultural Arts next month. Photo courtesy of V. Shkurenko by: The Talented Wesley Dudley.

when Thomson was talking to Alexandra Anderson, a Southington resident who helped bring her family members from Ukraine ear lier this year. Anderson was also a student of Thomson’s husband in college.

The stories of what refugees have endured motivated Thomson.

“I was so moved talking to her. I had to do something,” she said.

SoCCA is located at 93 Main St. and can be found online at southingtonarts.org.

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In the upper grade levels, the schools use the program, Sandy Hook Promise.

“This program focuses on students and adults support ing each other to create a safe, violence-free environ ment,” Turner said.

Turner said the district also performs a screening to

identify students who are at risk emotionally and social ly. “For students who require support, the district mental health staff work closely with students and families to identify school and commu nity resources depending on the level of need,” Turner said.

Meriden

Patricia Sullivan-Kowalski,

assistant superintendent of student supports for Meri den Public Schools, said when they look at mental health, they look at the en tire context.

“It’s important to know that we are addressing aca demics, we’re addressing so cial activities and we are ad dressing social-emotional learning as something that we’re teaching, but it’s all to gether,” Sullivan-Kowalski said.

Therefore, when the district looks at kids who are “doing better” after the pandemic, Sullivan-Kowalski said they are looking for students who are “actively participating in things.”

The district hired new em ployees, including school psychologists, social work ers, school counselors and added deans of students at Lincoln Middle School and Edison Middle School that focus on social-emotional

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Dave Manware is dean of students at Lincoln Middle School and Nate Testroet is dean of students at Edison Middle School.

“They have worked in sup porting the students’ needs and are already making great connections,” SullivanKowalski said.

Third grade and above take the district’s “Getting To Know You” survey, which helps teachers get to know their students better.

“What we like to do is have most students take it in May or June and it’s for the new school year,” Sullivan-Kowal ski said. “Teachers are able to pull up an individual stu dent’s Getting To Know You survey and you get a quick idea of what the student likes, their dislikes and dif ferent ways to connect with the student.”

Overall, social-emotional learning is a priority in the district and is built into classroom lesson plans. Sul

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DAMIR CIRIKOVIC SOUTHINGTON SOCCER

Damir Cirikovic scored Southington soccer’s first goal of the 2022 season, a laser into the upper left corner against Farmington. It was harbinger. In the three games that followed, Southington has scored 11 goals and Cirikov ic has been involved in seven. The junior scored twice vs. Simsbury, tallied one goal and set up two others vs. Manchester, then scored again Monday at Platt. Four games into the season, Cirikovic has five goals.

LUCAS CHYMBOR

CHESHIRE FOOTBALL

Introducing Cheshire wide receiver/defensive back Lucas Chymbor. The junior had a break out game at Hillhouse on Friday, picking off a pass in the end zone to end the first half, then opening the second half with a 59-yard touch down reception when he was left undefended on a “go” route. Chymbor caught a second TD pass from QB Matt Jeffery later in the third quarter as the Rams pulled away to a 30-0 win that has them 2-0.

AVERY ROBINSON PLATT FOOTBALL

Yes, the Platt offense resides in Mr. Robin son’s neighborhood. Senior Avery Robinson is back for his second season as Platt’s starting QB and he got the Panthers in the win column Friday by completing 13 of 17 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns in a 29-22 victory over Bristol Eastern. Robinson also ran for a 12-yard score. On the season, Robinson is 28-for-41 for 464 yards with four passing TDs and two rushing TDs.

SAMANTHA PARK MALONEY CROSS COUNTRY

Samantha Park entered the 2022 cross country season as the reigning Meriden city girls champion. In last week’s season-opening dual meet, the Maloney junior served a re minder that she’ll be the girl to beat when the Meriden squads convene at Hubbard Park on October 11. Last Wednesday at Hubbard, running against Bristol Eastern and Plainville in a CCC South double-dual, Park was first overall with a time of 20:52.

ANNA FEKIETA LYMAN HALL VOLLEYBALL

Anna Fekieta is truly Anna-on-the-spot for Ly man Hall volleyball. She’s a senior captain and she’s so versatile a player that she’s already taken on every position this season save for middle blocker. Deployed at libero for Monday night’s rivalry match against Sheehan, Fekieta delivered 10 digs to anchor the defense. She also factored into the attack with five kills and five aces as the Trojans pulled out a five-set victory.

SARAH BECKERT SHEEHAN VOLLEYBALL

Anna Fekieta’s counterpart on the other side of the net Monday night was Sheehan’s Sarah Beckert. Only a sophomore, Beckert has been Sheehan’s top player this season. She was good last year, too, when she established herself as a varsity player as a setter. This year, she moved to outside hitter and led the Titans to victories over Ellington and Hamden. She had four kills and five digs against Lyman Hall.

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livan-Kowalski said problem solving skills and communicat ing with others have been struggles for students since the pandemic, so it is a focus in the schools.

“I think everybody’s anxiety is a little high post pandemic and having opportunities to talk through a problem or a sit uation has really been a great focus for us,” Sullivan-Kowals ki said.

Outdoor classrooms, staff support

Along with that, throughout the district, there are designat ed outdoor classroom spaces, giving students the opportu nity to spend some time outside during the school day. “We were able to maximize our instruction with outdoor learn ing,” Sullivan-Kowalski said.

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PLAINVILLE, CONNECTICUT

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the Plain ville Planning and Zoning Commission took the following actions:

APPROVED a zone change application for KG Holdings, LLC, rezoning 3.67 acres of an 8.26-acre property known as 0 Roseleah Avenue (MBL 39-A-18) from R-11 (residen tial) to General Industrial.

APPROVED the Plainville Affordable Hous ing Plan as drafted 6/15/2022, effective 9/13/2022.

Respectfully submitted, Matthew Weimer, Secretary, Plainville Planning and Zoning Commission. Dated at Plainville, CT this 14th day of September 2022.

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