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EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT: ROBIN FOX
Inspiring lifelong learning By Bronwyn Commins Special to Town Times
Broker talks about the changing real estate market By John Rook Record-Journal staff
Robin Fox, you can never retire. That’s right; I said it: NE-V-E-R!
Antonio Liguori remembers leaving his meeting in Guilford in mid-March when word began to circulate that the state was essentially going to be shut down in a matter of hours.
For those who assume I am being a little too harsh with this former RSD13 special education teacher, when you learn more about what she is doing now to change the lives of young people, I am certain you will join me in blocking the door when she tries to leave the field of education. Fox came to RSD13 in 1989, and worked at both Memorial Middle School and Coginchaug Regional High School, the bulk of her time at the latter. Robin described CRHS as a “great place to work” with a “fun staff.” There, she did what all good teachers do: she found ways to reach students to support their success. She recognized individual needs, scaffolded lessons and modified content when necessary, but then Robin did what extraordinary teachers do: she found ways to keep connecting with students, even when the school day ended.
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Robin Fox developed a unique curriculum allowing students to discover their strengths in a rapidly-changing world.
For Fox, that came through the TV production class she taught at the end of the school day. With regard to student growth, she said that the class “allowed them to shine” by “incorporating their right brain strengths in a tangible way.” Pardon the editorial comment here: it sounds to me as though it was the teacher who allowed them to shine;
the class just gave them another opportunity to do so. Carrying her academic goals into the program, Robin reminded students to “tell a story” with close-ups and a first person perspective. Great advice. So great that it landed Fox and her students several awards for their PSAs. See Fox, A9
It was unsettling news for everyone, especially Liguori, the president and broker of Calcagni Real Estate, which has offices in Cheshire, Southington, Guilford, North Haven and Wallingford. He knew things were about to change. But while everything was shutting down around the state and country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing market was actually about to heat up, according to Liguori. “(The pandemic) created such a sense of urgency, with people saying, ‘I need to get a home right now,’ or ‘I need to get out of my home right now,’ ” he said.
Several factors are driving the new interest. One is an influx of out-of-state interest in moving here, Liguori said. In New York, for instance, the virus has been much more widespread and deadly than what has been experienced in Connecticut. Another thing driving the housing market is a new interest in home ownership being shown by millennials. “They have been in apartment buildings, (with) all the amenities, no lawn, close to (retail and restaurants),” he said. “But now, since they have been isolated for (a few months), we are beginning to see a bit of an exodus. It’s creating a buying unit that wasn’t there previously.” One of the biggest changes has been introducing future home owners to properties. Previously, the best way to do that was to have an open house and encourage as many people as See Real estate, A8
Bears entering homes at unprecedented rate this summer By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff
Wildlife encounters have been spiking thus far this year, including as many bears entering peoples’ homes in June as all of 2019 combined. “Some of these interactions have been serious, including
bears entering homes and gravely injuring both leashed and unleashed dogs,” says a statement from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. “Already in 2020 (through July 8) DEEP has received more reports of bears entering homes (25) than in any previous year
and we are on track to triple the average number of home entries of 2018 and 2019.” Bears rarely harm humans and most local interactions with them involve damaged bird feeders and tipped over garbage containers and grills, said Cheshire Animal Control Officer April Leiler. When she does respond to a
call, it’s usually to ensure that the bear doesn’t make it onto a major road like Route 10, where it can be struck by a vehicle. “We haven't had any real issues with bears. We do sometimes have them getting into unsecured trash and we do have them ripping down bird feeders,” she said.
Cheshire only has a few bears living in the area, Leiler said, but since it’s a more densely populated region they tend to be spotted more often. Residents should still be taking precautions to deter bears from approaching residential areas, however, and she walks callers See Bears, A10
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Trying to pump up my gratitude muscles I’ve long thought that I need to pump up my gratitude muscles a bit. Everything I read tells me that this is the way to go. Plus, it would certainly make me happier. But I keep forgetting!
state of gratitude. She had more than her share of life’s travails. But she came out the other side, a shining beacon of light for us all.
How did she do it? Well, to say she had a positive mindMy mind is always a-buzz set would be an understatewith this thing or that. It’s ment. She gave thanks for mostly clutter in there. But everything. She thanked her on the not-often-enough oc- bed for a good night’s sleep, and her coffee pot for giving casions when I actually do her the perfect cup of coffee. come back to the present Blessings everywhere! Since moment and count my blessings, it is awesome. And I have long suspected that I I truly am happy. Why don’t need a mental makeover, I thought I would give it a I do this more often? I ask whirl. myself. It does make life a whole lot easier. So after reading one of her books, I climbed into bed The late Louise Hay, who that night and thanked it for was at the forefront of the the wonderful night’s sleep self-help movement, had done remarkable things with it would soon deliver. It seemed like the polite thing her life, due in large part, it would seem, to her constant to do. I must not have said it
loud enough, though, because I woke up with a backache. I think my queen-sized companion must have been feeling a bit peckish. As was I when I tried to lumber out of bed in the morning. In this same vein, on the occasions that I remember, I thank my couch for all the “sitting time” it has given me. I think I heard it say that it would be most grateful if I would stop dropping bits and pieces of my supper onto it. I don’t know how that happens. A quick run of my hand under the cushions reveals what must surely be entire meals. I don’t blame my couch for being less than pleased with me. I would tell it that I will try to do better, but we both
know that a fair amount of popcorn will always be coming its way. On rare occasions I remember to show gratitude for my mug. It is a stunning thing. A lovely shade of blue with dark blue circling the top, and a citrine crystal on the handle. And it’s big, too. I think it could hold enough tea to fill a horse trough. I would ask it, however, to refrain from letting foreign objects land within its perimeters. I can never identify what those little tidbits are. I always pray See Carr, A15
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connecting to the lesson, Robin introduced them to the ”clap it out” game. In this activity, a student, without saying anything, turns and tries to clap at the same time as the person sitting next to them. Sounds easy, but it’s not.
that sense of trust is wellfounded.
Robin also has a degree in psychology, but what keeps One student, Jessamin Cipher from sitting in a room polina, said, “Ms. Fox was connecting with individuals my advisor for my WISE Seone-on-one is her love of nior project, in which I creThe program focuses on being with people in groups. ated a PSA for Teen Dating three components: mindful- Thank goodness. This has Violence Awareness. I had ness, cognitive awareness, So what do we have here: led to her devotion to imtaken her Video Production and the teaching skills that engagement, cooperation, prov, mindfulness, games classes in my time at CRHS are derived from improv. Fox that support student IEPs, kinesthetics, eye contact, and I loved her teaching characterizes it as “wholelearning in sync with other the belief that we are “all a style and no-nonsense attihearted learning.” The work in progress,” that kids students, humor … oh boy, tude. She had such great ex- this teacher was on to some- mindfulness component “need to feel safe,” and lastpertise to share with stuly, the mantra that “we all thing. As Fox sees it, improv frees students to “be more dents, and she always had allowed students to connect present, and aware of their belong.” great ideas and came up their body to their learning. I thoughts.” Fox has shown For the first time in my life, I with great creative chalstudents the critical nature bet her students just saw it lenges for our film projects. of being in that present mo- want to go back to middle as lively and meaningful school. Who’s with me? In the time we spent togeth- learning. ment, guiding them in beer on my WISE project she coming “friends with them- Clearly, Robin is devoted to always had great insight and Fox “retired” from RSD13 in selves and their thoughts.” the well-being of kids, and 2013, but remember my feedback from pre- to postConcurrently, these skills opening statement here. We give students the “strategies everything she said remindproduction, and I felt that ed me of her dedication and are never letting her really she really understood my to determine their future” by professionalism. During the ideas and creativity. Ms. Fox retire. It is the work she has developing a thought procourse of our interview, done since her departure was an incredible teacher cess infused with the enRobin shared her insights from RSD13 that is just as and mentor that I think couragement of “grow to be into many things, but here is meaningful as that which about often. She was the first the person you want to be.” my favorite: “When we are of many mentors with whom earned her recognition at reading and hearing someThere is a team of people I have had a truly collabora- CRHS. thing, it becomes a part of tive and supportive relation- When most people are mak- fortunate enough to collabo- what we know, but when we rate in this process of bringship, and I am forever grate- ing travel plans or starting a ing a relevant curriculum to experience something, it beful for our time together.” new garden, Robin discovstudents, one that enhances comes a part of who we are.” ered that her interest in It appears some lifelong social awareness, and one mindfulness could be the learning went on when that allows the team to “see For many fortunate students, catalyst to continued mean- much growth.” Students, as Robin was around. and for myself as well, getingful experiences for stuFox puts it, “trust us.” Believe ting to know Robin is part of Quite by accident, Fox disdents, so she developed a me, after speaking with who we are, and we are betcovered the power of improv curriculum to make it hapRobin for a period of time, ter people for it. in reaching her students. pen. That brought her to Old One day, when students were having some difficulty From A1
DURHAM- Michael J. Yates of Durham passed away surrounded by his loving family at Middlesex Hospital on July 2nd after a brief illness. He is survived by his loving parents, Ed and Dee Tulinski, brother Jason Tulinski (and his wife Meghan, niece Adilyn and nephew Britton), and his favorite Aunt Kathy Chadd, her husband Bob, and his Uncle Frank Behrens. He also leaves behind several close cousins, Rob and Heather Chadd and their daughters Jennifer and Jessica, Francis Behrens, and Lucinda Chadd and her son Victor. He is also survived by his grandparents Edward and Helen Tulinski. Michael was a lover of all animals his entire life. His wit, humor and sarcasm will be missed by all. His family would like to thank the staff of the Critical Care Unit at Middlesex Hospital for their compassion and care. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haddam Animal Rescue, c/o Sue Kautz, 3 Beckwith Road, Haddam, CT 06438 or Durham Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 154, Durham, CT 06422.
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Tax relief options are available Durham and Middlefield leaders voted to adopt both the deferred and lowered interest rate tax programs introduced in an executive order by Governor Ned Lamont. The order states that “each municipality … shall participate in one or both programs.” Both municipal boards voted unanimously to adopt the programs. The tax deferment program allows eligible taxpayers to defer taxes on real estate or personal property for 90 days. This means that the deadline to pay property taxes would change from Aug. 3, 2020 to Oct. 1, 2020.
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According to the original schedule, non-response follow-up, (a.k.a. door-knocking) was due to begin midMay. It will now be postponed until mid-August. What does this mean? If you would prefer to avoid that knock, then fill out the Census for your household.
also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.
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The Town of Wallingford’s Water and Sewer Division is seeking a highly qualified business manager to perform responsible managerial work in the administration, direction and supervision of the financial, accounting and billing functions for the Water and Sewer Divisions’ business office. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in accounting or business administration plus five (5) years of increasingly responsible office work experience including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $88,004 - $112,597 annually plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications can be downloaded from the Town’s Department of Human Resources’ webpage. Applications or resumes can be mailed or faxed to Department of Human Resources, Town of Wallingford, 45 S. Main Street, Room 301, Wallingford CT 06492 Fax (203) 294-2084 Phone: (203) 294-2080.The closing date will be August 11, 2020. EOE.
Seeking an experienced professional to perform highly responsible and complex planning and zoning work in the management of a municipal planning department. Some evening work involved. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field plus 4 years of responsible experience in municipal planning and zoning enforcement work or an equivalent combination of experience and training substituting on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $97,023 - $124,140 annually plus an excellent fringe benefit package. Applications can be downloaded from the Town’s Department of Human Resources Webpage and mailed or faxed to: Human Resources Department 45 S. Main Street, Room 301, Wallingford CT 06492 Fax (203)-2942084 Phone: (203)-2942080.The closing date will be July 24, 2020.EOE
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CASH PAID For any Toyota any condition, running or not, crashed okay. Will take other makes and models. (203) 600-4431.
Boats and Motors 15’ DORY - Fiberglass, 20 hp Johnson, runs well, must sell, make offer, on trailer, call 203.250.8012.
Campers Trailers RVs 17’ STARCRAFT CAMPER, 2012 - Queen size bed & bunk beds, white, 2,600 lbs. $7,500 obo. 203-980-1441.
Motorcyles and ATVs WILL PAY CASH - For old motorcycles, mini bikes & go carts. Gary, (860) 558-5430.
Lots and Acreage 1 PLOT - For 2 graves in Oak Hill Cemetery, Section 8, Southington. $1,600. 860 621-2746
TREE SERVICE Rooms For Rent GROUNDMEN M/F Must be able to use a WALLINGFORD - Bedchain saw and a chiproom w/ private bath, per, must have driver’s all utilities, double bed, license, starts at $15 $170/wk plus 4 weeks per hour, experienced security. 203-980-1441 paid more. LAVIGNES Tree Services, 203.294.1775. Welcome to CLASSIFIED
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Routes available in the following towns: MERIDEN • WALLINGFORD • SOUTHINGTON CHESHIRE • MIDDLETOWN • DURHAM Make extra cash before you go to work making early morning newspaper deliveries using your own vehicle. NO experience necessary.· Must be able to deliver early mornings, 7 days a week starting at 2:00a.m. MUST be dependable, able to read a map and a route list with specific delivery instructions. We will demonstrate the route to you. Routes average 1.5 to 3 hours daily. No collections required. Not Temp Work, Long Term Contracts.
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Old Machinist Tools, Lathes, BenchTools, Hand Tools & more. (203) 525-0608.
ALWAYS BUYING CASH PAID Vintage Electronics, Musical Instruments, Amps, Ham Equipment, HiFi, Radios, CB, Guitars, Audio Equipment, Antiques. 860-707-9350
MATERIALS ANTIQUES - Always DISTRIBUTION buying old; Toys, Screened Topsoil $25/ military, jewelry, art, per yd; Sand-$15 per watches, musical instruments, signs, yd; Millings-$10 per yd; arcade games, Screened Millings $30 cameras, pre 1970 per yd; Clean Fill $8 sports memorabilper yd: $100 minimum ia, plus more. One delivery. No pickup truck item or entire estate service. Minimum 16 yd contents. Call 860pickup at our yard. Call 718-5132. Jim @ 860-982-4819 for delivery BUYING MACHINIST TOOLBOXES - Tools PREMIUM & tooling, contents of SCREENED machine shops, home workshops and small TOPSOIL lathes. Call anytime $25/yard delivered, 860-985-5760 3 yd, $100 min. delivery Call Jim 860-982-4819 1,2,3 Items or an Estate $$$ CASH $$$ Top Soil, Compost Todd Shamock FOR SALE. Catering to Estate Sale Service small deliveries. Call Bob Costume Jewelry, (203) 415-0723 Antiques, Dolls, Toys, Sporting Goods and Paintings,Meriden Items Health 203-494-1695 TREADMILL PRO-FOR- WANTED - Vintage cosMA - Mach Z Drive tume jewelry. Call for computer, internet appt. I pay top cash for adaptable, $70. 860your Grandma’s Cos310-8538. tume Jewelry Stash. Julie 203.443.9602. Wood Fuel Heating
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PAPER SHREDDER Brand new, never used, $100. (860) 621-1426.
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Service LLC All Phases of Electrical Work. 24 hr. Emergency Service. Small Jobs Welcome. 203.237.2122
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Library
Levi E. Coe Library 414 Main St., Middlefield. 860-349-3857, levicoelibrary@gmail.com
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Adult program: Imagine Your Story: Exploring Military Records. Wednesday, July 29, 7 p.m. Zoom program. Learn how to use Fold3 to access pension files, service records and other resources to learn about Revolutionary War, Civil War and SpanishAmerican War ancestors. Register online.
Summer Reading Program. The Adult and Teen Summer Reading Program is back, and it’s easy. Adults and teens (entering grades 6-12), fill out a form for every book you read through Aug. 22.
Park 'n Pick Up: Call or
email the library to place holds, and pick up your items in the upper library lobby. For safety, wear a mask when entering the lobby.
Book sale. The Friends of the Levi E. Coe Library have modified their book sale for Forms are available in the upper library lobby or can be 2020 to include changes for the coronavirus. This sumprinted from the limer, library hall (including brary’s Facebook page. A
the kitchen) is packed with books for sale. The ramp leading up to library hall is stocked with hundreds of DVDs available for sale.
through Thursday, 12 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patrons are required to wear a mask when entering the building.
There are, literally, books for all ages. Prices range from 25 cents to $2 for paperback and hardcover books. Please note posted prices throughout library hall and deposit payment (cash or check) in designated box.
For more information, contact the library at 860-3493857.
Book buyers may browse items for sale during library hours: Monday
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The board is meeting weekly to stay ahead of our needs and will be using its Educational Resources Committee and Regional DIstrict Finance Committee with our Director of Finance Business to monitor our expenses and budget decisions.
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