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BOE seeking health insurance bids By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

The Board of Education is considering proposals for a stop loss insurance carrier but expressed satisfaction with the member-owned group that the town currently uses.

A request for proposals went out in November for a medical benefits carrier and stop loss insurance, which is coverage that caps the amount the town’s self-insurance fund would pay for health care claims.

Vincent Masciana, the school district’s chief operating officer, said stop loss insurance covers claim expenses in excess of $175,000 per person each year. The town is in its third year with CT Prime, a member-owned company that includes

municipalities and the Capital Region Education Council. The district pays lower premiums with CT Prime than with the companies it used previously. Masciana See Bids, A6

Officials focus on students’ mental health

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By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

Officials outlined how the schools respond to mental health issues during a meeting at Doolittle School Wednesday night, Jan. 16. The presentation follows the death of a Doolittle student in December. More than 100 people attended the meeting at Doolittle.

Lake Compounce staff, from left, Ciara Dovaney, Megan Major, Meg Riel and Amanda Antonioli, dressed as the rock ‘n roll ban Kiss, take the plunge Saturday during the 14th annual Sloper Plunge at Camp Sloper in Southington. Justin Weekes, special to the Record-Journal

Annual Sloper Plunge aids Y campers By Jeniece Roman Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON — More than 200 people took the plunge into freezing cold water at YMCA Camp Sloper during the 14th Annual Sloper Plunge held Saturday. The event raised thousands of dollars to send local children to camp in the summer. Mark Pooler, CEO of the Southington-Cheshire YMCA, shivered in the cold as he held a bowl of soup

in both hands. Pooler has taken the plunge all 14 years, one of only three people to do so. Despite the cold, Pooler said he is excited to participate in the event each year. “The most fun part I have at this point is watching all the first time plungers,” Pooler said. “Seeing the excitement, seeing the anxiety, seeing the energy that they bring is just awesome.” A total of 6 inches of ice was removed from the surface of the

pond before participants dove into the water on Saturday. Emergency response crews were at the event, with a temperature of 35 degrees and a water temperature that several participants said was colder.

Anjelita Estrada, 11, attended Doolittle School. The state chief medical examiner’s office ruled her death in late December a suicide. Her father, Anthony Estrada, who lives in Tuscon, Arizona, has cited bullying as a factor in her death. Doolittle Principal Russ Hinckley told parents at the beginning of the meeting that they could contact school administrators with questions or concerns. Questions were not taken at the meeting.

“My fingers are blue. It was very cold,” said Brittany Trip, YMCA marketing director.

“We really have to honor the seriousness of the situation; we have to honor the right to everyone’s privacy,” Hinckley said.

Trip, who participated in the plunge, said at first organizers wor-

“We’re not going to be able to address specifics tonight.”

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Senior Calendar Sunday, Jan. 27 Widow & Widowers, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, Jan. 29 Crafty Ladies, 9 a.m.; Zumba Gold I, 9:30 a.m.; Ask the Pro-

Wednesday, Jan. 30 Pilates, 9:30 a.m.; Wii Bowling League, 10 a.m.; Balance & Coordination Class, 10:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, noon; BESB Braille Class, 12:30 p.m.; Nickel, Nickel, 12:45 p.m.; Busy Bees Crafts, 1 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 31 Walking Group, 9 a.m. (weather permitting); Line Dance intermediate, 10 a.m.; Travel Club Office, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Moderate Exercise, 10:15 a.m.; Eating Healthy for Weight Loss Program, 10:30

a.m.; Line Dance – beginner, 11 a.m.; Gentle Therapeutic Exercise, 12:15 p.m.; Movie Matinee “Chappaquiddick,” 12:30 p.m.; Scrabble, 12:30 p.m.; Make Your Bid Cards, 1 p.m.; Texas Hold ‘em, 1 p.m.; Tai Chi – Intermediate, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 1 Zumba Gold, 9:30 a.m., Cheshire Key-Note Singers, 10 a.m.; Golf Cards, 10 a.m.; Art & Painting Class, 10:30 a.m.; Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; SetBack, 12:45 p.m.; Current Events and More Discussion Group, 1 p.m.

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Tuesday Karaoke Queen Cath: Jan. 29, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Free. Wallingford Bowl, 950 N. Colony Road, Wallingford. shipreks@gmail.com.

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Thursday Filyth Tour: Jan. 24, 7 p.m. 10 p.m. 908 S. Main St., Cheshire. Senior Services Networking Event: Jan. 24, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Masonicare at Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. 203-303-9032. Waterbury Regional Chamber 2019 Harold Webster Smith Awards Breakfast: Jan. 24, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. $35 for chamber members, $50 for non-members. Aria Wedding & Banquet Facility, 45 Murphy St., Prospect. 203757-0701. info@waterburychamber.com.

Friday 2019 Roundtable Legislative Breakfast: Jan. 25, 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. II Monticello, 577 South Broad St., Meriden. dfnro@att.net. Bingo is back: Jan. 25, Holy Trinity, 84 N. Colony Road, Wallingford. Business Women’s Alliance Luncheon: Jan. 25, 12 p.m. 1:30 p.m. $20. Cheshire.

Saturday Practice SAT Exam: Jan. 26, 8 a.m. $20 - $25. Cheshire High School, 525 S. Main St., Cheshire. 203-671-2438.

Blood drive: Jan. 30, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Cheshire YMCA, 967 S. Main St., Cheshire. 1-800733-2767. redcrossblood.org. Health and Wellness Committee Meeting: Jan. 30, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Cheshire. Meditation: a three-part workshop: Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire.

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Bingo is back: Feb. 1, Holy Trinity, 84 N. Colony Road, Wallingford. Murder at the Orient Express: Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. $50. The Arts at Angeloria’s, LLC, 223 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington.

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2019 Mayor’s State of the Town Address Luncheon: Jan. 31, 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Masonicare at Ashlar Village, 74 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. Maribel@quinncham.com.

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Senior Happenings Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave., is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 203-272-8286.

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Photo ID – Monday, Jan. 28, 1 to 3 p.m. Ask the Probate Judge – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m. Informal roundtable with Judge Jalowiec. Registration requested, but walk-ins welcome.

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Trip presentation – Sunny Portugal – Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1 p.m. Registration is requested. Movie Matinee – Thursday, Jan. 31, 12:30 p.m. “Chappaquiddick.” Rated PG-13. Registration required by Tuesday, Jan. 29.

p.m. $50. The Arts at Angeloria's, LLC, 223 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington. Super Bowl Party!: Feb. 3, 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Blackstone Irish Pub, 1678 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington.

Community Theater Auditions: Feb. 3, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Hillside Village Community Room, second floor, 175 E. Mitchell Ave., Cheshire. 203-2500424. danasachs@yahoo.com.

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School Notes Practice SAT exam

All Night Grad Party

The Cheshire High School PTO, with the Princeton Review, has scheduled a full length practice SAT exam for Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 to 11:15 a.m., at CHS, 525 S. Main St. (Snow date is Saturday, Feb. 2). A fee is charged. A detailed Scores Back Session for students and parents is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m. The flyer, with registration form, can be found at sites.google.com/a/ cheshire.k12.ct.us/chs/. For more information, call Susan Marino at 203-671-2438.

The Cheshire High School PTO annually sponsors a substance-free, safe and fun event for the graduating senior class. The celebration occurs the night of graduation. Typically, parents of senior students plan the party, but do rely on parents of unSee Notes, A6

Encore performance of Spirits Alive History Tour set The Cheshire Historical Society schedules its Spirits Alive Cemetery Tour every October. Tickets sold out in four days and many people were not able to get tickets. Therefore, the Spirits Alive Committee has scheduled an encore performance for Saturday, Feb.

2, 4 p.m., at the the Hitchcock-Phillips House Museum. Tickets are available for this indoor, seated performance at Eventbrite.com. Guests will pass from room to room and sit to hear the Spirits of 2018, who are re-

turning for just one night to share the firsthand accounts of the lives of Cheshire's past residents. For more information, call 203-272-2574 or email cheshirehistory@ che.necoxmail.com.

Dean’s list Bentley University, Massachusetts – Dennis Ryley of Cheshire.

Scholarship The Daughters of the American Revolution is accepting applications for its $1,000 scholarship (renewable at $500 for three additional years). Applicant must pursue an undergraduate degree with a concentrated study in pre-law, criminal justice or American government, history or civics. For more information, email scholarship@ladyfenwickdar.org or contact the high school guidance department.

Senior Menu Lunch is served at noon at the Senior Center. Reservations may be made by calling 203-272-0047 two days in advance, before 11 a.m. Donation is suggested. Tuesday, Jan. 29: Ve getable soup, spaghetti and meatballs, cauliflower & red pepper, herb breadstick, pears. Wednesday, Jan. 30: Stuffed salmon with lemon butter sauce, wild rice pilaf, broccoli, wheat dinner roll, pound cake with berries, pineapple juice. Thursday, Jan. 31: Roast pork with gravy, mashed potato, bean blend, rye bread, cake. Friday, Feb. 1: Portuguese grilled chicken with onion & tomato, boiled potato, spinach dinner roll, fruited Jell-O, orange juice.

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Faith Fellowship of Life Church Fellowship of Life Church, 150 Sandbank Road, schedules Sunday Celebration at 10 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 203-

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said that high claims over the past two years have also resulted in Cheshire saving more through stop loss insurance than it paid in premiums to CT Prime. November’s request for proposals includes the administration of medical benefits and stop loss insurance. Masciana said the town could choose to accept a company’s proposal for one service and not the other, however. CT Prime is a result of the

272-7976, visit folchurch.org or email bobbie@ folchurch.org.

Temple Beth David Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Micahevery – Thursdays, noon, in the TBD social hall.

state encouraging regionalization and pooling of municipal resources. CREC helped found the organization and provided an initial investment, Masciana said. During the Jan. 17 Board of Education meeting, Masciana said an unusually high number of claims came in during CT Prime’s first two years. Tony Perugini, a board member, said the company is required by state insurance laws to hold reserves. “It’s still pretty solvent, for the most part?” Perugini asked.

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Torah study. Join Rabbi Micah and a group of welcomWorship Schedule. The first ing adults for Torah Study on Friday of every month, musi- Saturdays, 8:45 a.m. Enjoy cal, fun Youth Shabbat Sercoffee, bagels and a lively vices are scheduled for 6:30 discussion about the weekly p.m. All other Friday night parsha. Shabbat services begin at 7 Temple Beth David, 3 Main p.m. St., Cheshire; 203-272-0037; tbdcheshire.org. Masciana said the company is, although premiums increased. “We’ve received more in stop loss reimbursement than we’ve paid in,” he said. “We were part of the actuarial anomaly.” While CT Prime has gotten off to a “rough start,” Masciana said similar organizations have thrived. “We hold on to that and we continue to manage through that,” he said. jbuchanan@record-journal.com 203-317-2230 Twitter: @JBuchananRJ

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derclassmen. Many help with decorations, fundraisers and more. Help is needed with food pick-up and delivery, as well as a large space where volunteers can paint and store materials. Any parent who would like to help should email Maura Esposito and Laura Lombardo at AllNightGradParty@ CheshireHighPTO.com or sign up online at surveymonkey.com/r/NKJF2P6.

support the funding of the All-Night Graduation Party. For the next three weeks the “round-up” program proceeds at R.W. Hines will be dedicated to the All-Night Graduation Party Class of 2019. The round-up program asks each customer at checkout if they would like to “round-up” their bill to the closest dollar and that additional change is donated to the All-Night Graduation Party. Customers are not obligated to participate.

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Christ Chapel in Nelson Hall at Elim Park Place, 150 Cook Hill Road, schedules traditional Sunday worship for 10:30 a.m. All are welcome; not just Elim Park residents. For information, call 1-800944-1776.

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Girls in Sports Day Feb. 16 The second annual Girls in Sports Day is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Kingswood-Oxford School, 170 Kingswood Road, West Hartford. The free event is open to all girls, 8 to 14 years old.

run by Kingswood coaches, staff and student-athletes. Participants are welcome to stay and watch the Kingswood Oxford varsity girls’ basketball game, against Hamden Hall at 1 p.m.

Participants may choose three activities, including volleyball, basketball, field hockey, track, strength and conditioning, yoga, lacrosse, tennis and soccer. All skill levels, including those who have never tried a particular sport before, are welcome.

The event is free, but registration is required by Friday, Feb. 8. For more information and to register, visit kingswoodoxford.org.

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Cheshire United Methodist Church, 205 Academy Road, schedules worship for Sundays, 10 a.m. Adult Sunday School is scheduled for 9 to 9:55 a.m. For more information, call 203-272-4626.

Cheshire Lutheran Church, 660 West Main St., schedules Sunday services for 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9:10 a.m.

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Reflections on a tragic case

“No parent should have to go through this,” said her father, Anthony Estrada, who lives in New Mexico. He said Anjelita moved to Connecticut with her mother and stepfather six months ago and attended Doolittle Elementary School, but found it difficult to fit in. Appropriately, schools’ Su-

perintendent Jeff Solan and Doolittle School Principal Russell Hinckley sent letters to parents outlining plans to address the loss. “It is best for students to hear such information from trusted adults, Hinckley wrote, “and not on the bus, playground, through social media, etc.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates, including among pre-teens, have been rising in nearly every state. To help prevent suicide, the CDC advises people to: n Learn the warning signs of suicide. (Find out how this can save a life by visiting:

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access to lethal means, such as medications and firearms, among people at risk of suicide. the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for help (1-800-273-8255 or https ://suicidepreventionlifeline.org). n Contact

“The most important thing to do is always listen,” said Kimberly Nelson, of the Wheeler Clinic. “Take the youth very seriously. If someone talks about suicide, take it very seriously.” “I know there’s been some reports about bullying,” state

Assistant Child Advocate Faith Vos Winkel said of the Cheshire tragedy. Without knowing more about this case, we can point out that the CDC finds bullying can be one factor influencing suicide, or thoughts

of suicide, among young people. On that basis, continuing efforts by schools and parents to reduce bullying might save lives. Previously published in the Record-Journal.

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The Cheshire school system and Cheshire Youth Services have been providing counseling for local children in the wake of a sixthgrader’s death over the Christmas break. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death of 11-yearold Anjelita Estrada a suicide.

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Police report on suicide of girl, 11, mentions family conflict, bullying at Doolittle School By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

A police report released this week references conflict with family, bullying at school and a fight with a classmate in the days and weeks preceding the death of an 11-yearold girl in December. Anjelita Estrada, a Doolittle School student, died on Dec. 23. Officials ruled her death a suicide. Police officers wrote in the report that Estrada fought with a family member in her home immediately before her death. She was found alone in her bedroom 30-40 minutes later unresponsive. Officers found no signs of foul play. Police interviewed family members, one of whom said Estrada “felt bullied in school because she is Hispanic.” Details of the bullying were not included in the report. In a separate interview with police, Estrada’s teacher at Doolittle, who lives across the street from the family, told officers she “had reported bullying issues involving Anjelita (as the victim) to the school administration in the weeks etc. prior to her death.”

no rigid system for determining con- bullying at Doolittle between the 2013-14 and 2017-18 school sequences. years. “It’s more comfortable to have an ifthen scenario for discipline. Ninety- The state also requires an annual school climate survey. Solan said the nine percent of the times, behavior survey is more helpful in determindoesn’t fit neatly into the chart,” he said. ing how to improve school climate than the data based on reporting to A 2002 law, prompted by the suicide the state. The town also does a surof a Meriden 12-year-old who was vey on developmental assets that bullied, required school districts to helps determine where and how The police report said that Estrada received an in-school suspension for adopt bullying policies. The law, sig- youth need support. nificantly amended most recently in fighting with a classmate. A family “We always want to do better,” Solan member said the fight was with one 2011, requires detailed “safe school said. cl i mate” plans and parental notificaof the girls who was bullying her. tion in instances of bullying, among other provisions. The state definition The state’s Child Fatality Review School Superintendent Jeff Solan of bullying requires that a student or Panel reviews all untimely child said he couldn’t comment on deaths and chooses some for further group of students repeatedly bully specifics of the case due to privacy investigation. That panel meets next another student. laws surrounding students and stuweek, when it could vote to conduct dent discipline. One-off mean-spirited comments or a more detailed investigation into He said reports of bullying are inves- actions are still investigated by the Estrada’s death, according to state tigated by the principal or assistant school, Solan said, but don’t fall un- assistant child advocate Faith Vos principal at the respective school. der the state’s reporting system. Winkel. School leaders will interview wit“If it’s mean-spirited behavior we “You look to systems’ implications,” nesses as well as the students inVos Winkel said Friday. “You look at, still want to address it, obviously,” volved. he said. The common definition and ‘Are systems doing what they’re supAdministrators then determine con- the state’s legal definition are often posed to do?’” sequences or support depending on conflated, according to Solan. jbuchanan@record-journal.com the situation. Solan said both the 203-317-2230 According to the state Department Twitter: @JBuchananRJ perpetrator and the victim could reof Education, the department receive intervention but that there was ceived a total of nine complaints of Estrada and her family moved to Cheshire from New Mexico six months ago. Estrada was unhappy with the relocation, according to her family, and having a difficult time adjusting. Her father Anthony Estrada, who lives in Arizona, told the Record-Journal in an interview that his daughter was called names and bullied because of her ethnicity.

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Rep. Zupkus gives sympathies I wish to offer my deepest sympathies to the family of Anjelita Estrada. I am saddened at the news that such a precious life was lost way too soon. The death of a young student affects the entire Cheshire and Doolittle School community, and I know that all of us send our most heartfelt expressions of sympathy to the entire Estrada family. May we find ways to keep our memories of Anjelita alive forever. Losses like this one remind us about how precious, and sometimes fleeting, life can be. They also remind us of the impor-

tance of reaching out to one another to offer strength and support and to seek help when needed. As a mother of an 11-yearold daughter, this sudden, heartbreaking tragedy hits home for me and my family. According to reports, the State Child Fatality Review panel will review Anjelita’s death. The panel is part of the state Office of the Child Advocate and normally examines untimely and unexplained juvenile deaths. I stand ready to work with Cheshire school officials, educators, parents and other state officials to make sure

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There’s no question where the offense of the Maloney girls basketball team lies. It’s in the hands of Olivia Aitken. The junior point guard is the Spartans’ main ballhandler and often its leading scorer. Such was the case in Thursday’s rivalry game with Platt. Single-handedly putting three Platt players in foul trouble, Aitken rallied the Spartans with 18 points before they fell short 38-29. She had six points in Tuesday’s 29-26 win over Bristol Central.

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The forum was for general information and resources and not particulars on Estrada’s death, he added. School officials gave presentations on a host of approaches and methods for helping children understand and cope with their emotions.

Michelle Piccerillo, Youth and Social Services director, also outlined the warning signs for depression and suicide. Hinckley also explained the state definition of bullying and said that a 2011 law instituted reporting and other requirements for schools to follow. After the meeting, several parents said they were pleased with the information presented. “I think it was better to address the global issue” than specifics, said Angela Delisle, parent of a fifth-grader at the school.

School officials said that there will be a mental health awareness program for the elementary grades starting next year as well as a suicide prevention program at Cheshire High School. Last week, schools’ Superintendent Jeff Solan said the district is planning a similar forum for all members of the community.

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“We had so many people out here and we actually raised so much more money than we’ve ever raised before,” Trip said.

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