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MENTAL HEALTH

Foundation brings awareness, support to families By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

The topic of suicide is generally not willingly brought up. People find it uncomfortable. For those who have experienced suicide in their family or among their circle of friends, it can be unbearable. Suicide, however, is among the leading causes of

death in the United States. Approximately one person dies of suicide every 40 seconds, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. “It’s difficult to discuss, but the topic is difficult to dismiss,” said Krissy Dorsey, board member of the Connie J. Klanica Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit which was creat-

ed after her aunt Connie, who was born and lived in Cheshire, lost her battle with clinical depression. “Mental health and suicide – it’s more prevalent than any of us expected,” Dorsey said. In 2018, the Seinkowski and Klanica families created the foundation “out of grief,” Dorsey said, describing her

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aunt as a very generous and giving person. “We knew we weren’t the only ones experiencing this (type of ) loss. We hope to help others to not be our shoes or hers,” said Dorsey. The Connie J. Klanica Foundation See Mental health, A2

Rich Zink and his sevenyear-old daughter Patty shop for corn on the cob at Carmody’s Farm Stand.

A local presence that ‘bears’ close watching

Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen

By Mike Roberts

With all the attention being paid to COVID-19, many things in our outdoor world are going unnoticed. You know about checking yourself for ticks. And recently there was a report of the first mosquito that tested positive for West Nile virus. But there is another outdoor critter that has been popping up on the news every once in a while: the black bear. And, YES, we have some living right here in the Meriden area and surrounding communities. Overall, the state’s black bear population is growing, with an estimated 800 now calling Connecticut home. I have had reports of black bear sightings in the Meriden/MidSee Roberts, A5

An abundance of farm stands By Joy VanderLek The Cheshire Citizen

What is one of Cheshire’s best home-grown assets? It’s farm stands – Cheshire has an abundance of them. From A as in Arisco, to Z as in Zentek, there’s a farm stand for just about every person in almost every reach in town and everyone in between.

Johnson. The farm stand has been in operation since 1927 and the land surrounding it is still being farmed today. John Carmody owns the stand and it is run with the help of local young people each summer, like Jasmine Ozimkoski, whose cheerful customer service skills likely bring back shoppers as much as Carmody’s bountiful selection of vegetables and fruits.

One popular farm stand is Carmody’s on Peck Lane and West

“Everything is so fresh,” said Linda, from Cheshire, who did not give her

last name. She walked from the stand with arms full of tomatoes and lettuce. Back in the farm stand, Rich Zink of Meriden filled a bag with corn, helped by his daughter, Patty, age 7. Why come to Cheshire? “The food is top-notch,” said Zink. At the cash register, Ozimkoski said it wasn’t unusual for the Carmody’s to draw out-of-towners. The farm stand is See Farm stands, A4

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“It was important to accomplish this goal by funding our training in one of the most critical areas of health, The focus of the foundation mental health. “We are rests on three areas which proud to say that our entire are “research concerning She explained that the foun- health team, including our mental illness, spreading dation currently works with Imam, is now Mental Health awareness through educathe American Foundation of First Aid Certified,” Howell tion and advocacy, and Suicide Prevention CT Chap- said. helping individuals and fam- ter, to advocate for its proilies who have a mental CJKF fundraising events are grams and to help bring health condition,” Dorsey scheduled for the fall, beginmental health education to said. ning with September’s cut businesses and schools. your own sunflowers during CJKF has provided financial Locally, Cheshire Chamber the “You are my Sunshine,” aid to individuals and famiof Commerce and the Oster- event at Geremia Farms in lies who have trouble cover- man Company have taken Wallingford. October offers a ing therapy costs and coadvantage of their classes. virtual concert by Tree of pays to ensure that finances Forgiveness, a non-profit are not a reason someone A new pro-active outreach started by former Cheshire does not seek treatment, campaign is “Reach In.” resident Jeff Smith. In Dorsey said, adding that the “It’s all about checking in on November, a virtual bingo inability to afford mental event is planned. someone instead of believhealth services plays a big ing they will reach out if they part in someone seeking If you or someone you know are in trouble,” Dorsey said. help or not. needs help Text TALK to 741741 or call the Suicide In Hamden, the health and “We want to spread the mesPrevention Lifeline at 1-800wellness committee of the sage that help is available 273-TALK (8255). Abdul Majid Karim Hasan and for now we have funds, Islamic Center received aswhether we can cover one For details on CJKF events, sistance from CJKF. The session or one recommenits mission and programs, go dation from a licensed ther- committee had a goal to to connieklanicafoundaapist,” she said, adding, “We help individuals recognize tion.org. the importance of becoming basically help fill the gap.”

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Here on Dogwood Lane we had a small black bear make an appearance going by our back fence and roaming around a couple of the yards in our area. This was a couple of years ago, but we are now “Bear Aware.”

dlefield area, West Peak, the Chamberlain Highway and some in Cheshire. Should you be afraid to go in the woods? No, but if you do have a run-in with a black bear, remember they are not the cartoon characters Yogi Bear and Boo Boo. Black bears are powerful creatures and can cause great bodily harm and, in the worst-case scenario, they could take your life.

There was a time when a bear would be trapped and relocated, but areas to relocate them have just about run out. As I said, black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut, and one never knows where they are going to show up next.

Over the years, in my time in the outdoors, I have seen a couple of black bears up close and personal and have The Connecticut Departthe greatest respect for them. ment of Energy and Environmental Protection reOne of the biggest problems ports bears are attracted to with black bears is their garbage, pet food, compost numbers are growing and so piles, fruit trees and birdis our human population. feeders. If a bear is sighted More people means more near your home, remove home development, and this birdfeeders and bird food results in less habitat for the from March through Novemblack bears. Thus, they are ber and place garbage cans now showing up in places inside a garage or shed. they should not be, one of You can also add ammonia

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Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day By Terry Sutton Special to The Citizen

had ingested the synthetic drug fentanyl.

The Connecticut State Medical Examiner confirms there were 1,200 accidental drug intoxication deaths in 2019. This figure is up from 1,017 fatalities in 2018.

OD deaths have risen significantly in recent years. In 2012, 357 people in Connecticut died from drug overdoses.

Of the 1,200 drug overdose deaths in 2019, 1,127 of the victims had opioids in their system. Of those, 970

Berlin police Lt. Steve Solek said in 2019 law enforcement and emergency medical services responded to 17 drug overdoses in town.

“Five resulted in death,” Solek said. “Four of the deaths were related to opioids; (such as) heroin, fentanyl. The other one was related to cocaine. Overall the majority of overdoses we respond to are related to opioids … heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, or any combination of them.” In Berlin, the overdose numbers so

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Drought conditions one factor in trees turning early By Jessica Simms Special to the Record-Journal

inches below normal,” said Gary Lessor, assistant director of the weather center at Autumn is just around the Western Connecticut State corner and a big part of the University. “That would be transition is the changing since June 1. That is very colors of tree leaves. substantial...There’s just simLeaves change color because ply not enough ground water for the trees to support of physiological stress, actheir foliage or canopy.” cording to C. Thomas Philbrick, professor of biolo- “The recent drought condigy at Western Connecticut tions may cause some trees State University. on thin soils to turn color “The day length is changing early,” said Will Healy, media relations manager at the in the fall, so there’s less state Department of Energy light, so that’s a stress,” and Environmental ProtecPhilbrick said. “It’s getting colder in the fall, there could tion. be more disease in the fall, By changing color sooner, so lots of things. Any type of trees are going into “a dorstress will cause the leaves to mant state,” according to change color because when Lessor. they change color, they are reabsorbing the chlorophyll, It’s “kind of like being stuck in the wilderness and not so the yellows and the reds having any food and you’re and stuff show through.” trying to preserve your enerThis year, some trees have gy for another day,” he said. been changing color ear“That’s basically what the ly for a few reasons. One is trees are doing.” This archival photo shows Ives Farm woodlands in all its autumnal glory. The 85-acre the extreme lack of rain this Cheshire Land Trust property is located off Cheshire Street and is open to the public on The recent tropical storm summer. Joy VanderLek, The Cheshire Citizen has also triggered some early weekends. “...the rainfall for the summer has been close to eight See Trees, A10 tional Overdose Awareness dent who now resides in Florida, Marcuccio has seen Day, which aims to raise firsthand the devastation awareness of overdoses, reFrom A7 duce the stigma of drug-redrugs can unleash on a family. Her only child has been lated deaths and acknowlSponsored by Connecticut’s #1 Real Estate Team Lt. Jeffrey Sutherland of the battling addiction for more edge the grief felt by families Cheshire Police Department and friends. than 15 years. reported that town police re-

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The Southington and Cheshire police unions have announced their members have voted to endorse Republican Pam Salamone in the race for the 103 House District seat. Salamone, a Cheshire resident, is challenging Democratic incumbent Liz Linehan, also a Cheshire resident. The district covers parts of Southington, Cheshire and Wallingford. “Over the last year the landscape of Connecticut Politics has taken a turn for the worse. The priorities and safety of working families has been abandoned and ignored for an agenda that has and will raise Town budgets and make our Towns less safe,” read a news release the Southington Police union issued late Sunday night announcing the endorsement.

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The release cited the police accountability bill that was signed into law last month as the impetus for the endorsement. Linehan was one of 86 members of the state House of Representatives to vote “yes” on the measure, which passed both legislative chambers along party lines. The measure received 58 “no” votes in the House of Representatives.

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“It has become a matter of extreme urgency for the Men and Women of the Southington Police Union to look for the leadership and independent thinking that Pam Salamone displays,” the union’s statement read. “Rep. Linehan has shown our community and her Police Officers that the priorities of Our State’s cities outweigh the priorities of Southington, Cheshire, and Wallingford.”

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The trimming of trees after the storm also puts a lot of stress on trees. “Another thing that I’ve noticed is a lot of this has happened on trees that have been trimmed,” Lessor said. Lastly, bug infestations and pests can also impact trees.

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“Even though the Southington Police Union has chosen to endorse a candidate who will likely work to reduce police pay, end their pensions, and lessen their benefits, I remain committed to working in the best interest of the entire community, and supporting municipal and state police departments,” she added.

Southington police Sgt. Stephen M. Salerno, the union’s president, said the union’s decision to back Salamone was unanimous.

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me in 2018, and we worked closely on important legislation that positively impacted officers cross the state,” Linehan wrote. “I co-wrote landmark police PTSD legislation and bills to allow retired SPD officers to become school security guards while protecting their pensions, connected Sgt. Salerno with the authors of the police bill to advocate their position, and had the Governor enact an Executive Order during Covid - specifically at SPD’s request.

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“You’re getting more trees that are extremely stressed from the drought so the problem is we will continue to see fewer (mature) trees around, but of course, the circle of life is also giving opportunity for new trees so the next generation of trees in the coming years will take over,” Lessor said. jsimms@record-journal.com 203-317-2208 Twitter: @jessica_simms99

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Union opposes delay of start of school year By Matthew Zabierek Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN — The state’s largest teachers union is calling for Connecticut to follow other neighboring states by pushing the start of school back two weeks until mid-September, but the union representing city teachers is taking a differing stance. The Connecticut Education Association, which boasts more than 160 local affiliates, released its own school reopening guidelines last week. It recommended delaying the start of school by two weeks or until midSeptember to “to improve and expand remote learning.” “Starting school in August with very high temperatures and humidity, no air conditioning in most classrooms,

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“While it is very uncommon for us to become involved in the political arena, the men and women of the department feel betrayed by the current representative, Liz Linehan,” Tracy wrote. “We are looking for a leader, who puts the needs, safety and best interest of the 103rd district as his or her top priority. We cannot stand by and remain silent any longer, as the citizens of our community and members of our law enforcement family are being put at greater risk by politicians who do not have their constituents’ best interest at heart.” In 2018, the Police Officers Association of Connecticut LLC, of which the Southington Police Union is a member organization, endorsed Linehan. Salerno's signature appears on a letter the association wrote to Linehan. “Our endorsement is based upon your support on issues that are important to police officers and their families, including your commitment to public safety and to fair working conditions and wages and benefits for the

CEA affiliates around the state include unions in Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire, Berlin, Plainville, North Haven, Middlefield and Durham. Teachers in Meriden are represented by the American Federation of Teachers Connecticut, a statewide labor federation with more than 90 local unions throughout the state. Lauren Mancini-Averitt, president of

men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting all Connecticut residents,” that letter read. Salamone said she has been in contact with union leadership to “make sure they are fully aware that they have my full support.” She promised, if elected, to help repeal what she said were “bad parts of the bill,” including provisions regarding use of force and civil liability. Salamone said the latter is likely going to cost towns “hundreds of thousands” of dollars in insurance and litigation expenses.

the Meriden Federation of Teachers, doesn’t agree with the call to push the start of school back. “We’ve done everything to make this opening as safe as we can, and we all know it comes with risk. But it will in two weeks from now, too,” she said. Meriden’s first full day of school for students is scheduled for Sept. 8, with half-days scheduled for Sept. 3 and 4. For cash-strapped districts with fewer resources, like Meriden, ManciniAveritt said delaying the start of school may not be ideal because it could lead to more spending. “The two weeks does not help with the fact that there’s a huge disparity in the state of Connecticut between

in an email the council “is currently beginning our statewide endorsement process, which is a multi-step program culminating with our members voting on rec-

the have and have-not districts,’ she said. At a meeting last month, Meriden education officials told the city’s Board of Education that their plan to reopen schools is estimated to cost $2.3 million. “Districts have spent an exorbitant amount of money, and a two-week push back for the districts that don’t have any money, it’s not going to help them,” Mancini-Averitt said. “This plan has cost Meriden Public Schools and other districts a massive amount of money, and that two weeks is just going to make it so that we spend even more.” A few days after CEA released its detailed reopening recommendations

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“There are parts in there that are completely tying the hands of law enforcement,” Salamone said. Salamone feels costs associated with the bill will likely lead to police departments being staffed with fewer officers. “It's my fear this is leading toward defunding the police,” she said. Larry Dorman, spokesman for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 4, which the Wallingford Police Union is affiliated, wrote

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this week, the American Federation of Teachers Connecticut distributed a list of 13 “safety principles” for reopening, which included a lot of the same safety measures that CEA is lobbying for. The list did not explicitly call for delaying the start of school, however. Matt O’Connor, a spokesman for AFT Connecticut, said the organization’s 13 requested safety requirements “leaves room” for local unions to demand delaying the start of school if a district isn’t able to meet any of the 13 requirements. Those requirements include policies for masks, social distancing, air filtration systems, and contact tracing, among other things. CEA’s 15-page Safe Learning Plan also included several recommendations, including implementing all-remote learning for districts that have a moderate or high infection rate or an inability to maintain social distancing; upgrading air filtration system to improve air quality; implementing a school-centered contact tracing program; and providing testing for all students and adults with results in 24 hours or less.

keep students and staff safe, while also doing our best to provide our young people with access to an education that prepares them for the future. “After schools closed last spring, 176,000 Connecticut students did not log on for a single day of distance learning,” Blanchard continued. “Although we’ve since taken significant steps to equip students to learn from home, we also know that nothing compares to safe, high-quality, in-person education with the nation’s best teachers and other education profesThe Meriden Board of Education. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal file photo sionals.” noted is one of the largest cannot do this without our nor and state’s commitment Peter Yazbak, a spokesman per-pupil funding plans in dedicated teachers,” Yazbak to having their backs for the state Department of the country. said in a statement. “Listen- throughout this process.” Education, said the state is ing to their voices and taking providing a total of $266 mil- “Maintaining a spirit of colmzabierek@record-journal.com their concerns into account lion in reopening financial 203-317-2279 laboration is what got us to Twitter: @matthewzabierek is key to fulfilling the Goveraid to districts, which he this point and we know we

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“The state must revise school reopening plans to protect our school communities, especially in light of new reports confirming that children can readily transmit COVID-19 and may be drivers of the pandemic,” CEA President Jeff Leake said in a statement. “Remote learning is still the safest option. Any return to the classroom requires additional precautions, including strict social distancing and access to COVID-19 testing, that are not currently included in the state plan.” Rob Blanchard, a spokesman for the governor’s office, wrote in an emailed statement that the state is trying to ensure “we do not have a lost year of education” by putting in place “plans and guidelines that

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Fast talking and six cups of good coffee into a crisp white paper wrapper with a drawing of a crown topping the black and yellow logo. As for my parents’ drink of choice, it was instant coffee done up café o lait style―a lot of milk and a lot of sugar. If I were to deconstruct their six-ounce coffee cup, it would have two-ounces of sugar, three ounces of milk and one ounce of hot water made with a heaping tablespoon of Nescafe from a jar. Instant coffee was my vice for the longest time. That is, until I began a job that offered unlimited coffee and my workday began at 4 a.m. I would guzzle a pot of drip coffee by 8 a.m. and continue with coffee up until bedtime.

little black grinder. Who does that? He must have impressed me, because we did get married and went on to buy our own bags of beans to grind. We also visited little cafes for “latte this and cappuccino that” and his favorite: espresso with a sliver of lemon. I never learned to like that.

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another for a while. In advance of COVID-19, which threw things off, I would be at Cheshire Coffee for a morning coffee meeting and then back mid-afternoon. Honestly, I love this coffee, lattes especially, and have really enjoyed the baristas― their individual style and personality, which make it fun to come here. Hanging out with friends at one of the red umbrella-topped tables on the patio is a nice way to spend some time. Main Street Caffe’s coffee is another winner. Kudos to the staff for superb customer service. I really, really like the lattes (you know that). There is a quite an array of coffee choices, including cold brew coffee and a crazy assortment of specialty coffees. Blueberry cinnamon crumble coffee, anyone?

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Open space acquisition On July 31, the Town of Cheshire announced that it had purchased more than 45 acres of land from Ricci Construction, located off of Fenn Road. The property, which was secured with the help of the Cheshire Land Trust and Regional Water Authority for a price of $675,000, will be open to the public for passive recreation — another area for residents to walk, hike, and immerse themselves in nature. The land was originally settled by Benedict Ives, he and another brother built homes adjacent to one another and created a route that eventually became Cook Hill Road. The old, historic home that once stood on the property is now gone, but its outline is still visible in the open field at the front of the land. The property is easily accessible and includes old forest and various rock formations. — Record-Journal staff

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GRASSY HILL AUCTIONS, - an Estate Sale, Liquidation, Attic & Basement Cleanout Company is Always Buying and providing services all over Connecticut. These are just a FEW of the things we are looking for: AnWANTED Individual tiques, Collectibles, firearms, collections & Old/ Vintage Toys, Musical Instruments (Sax- estates including military ophones, Trumpets, Vi- & related items.Federally olins, Flutes, Clarinets, licensed firearms dealer. Trombone & SO MUCH Gunsmith, appraisals, MORE) Advertising Richard Pleines, (860) Items, Wristwatches 663-2214. (Broken or Not), Pocket Watches, Tools (Machinist, Woodworking, & MORE) Doorstops, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Old Signs, Old Photographs, Old Postcards, Brewery Items, Hunting & Fishing, PEZ Dispensers, Costume Jewelry, Broken Jewelry, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Gold & Silver Coins, Military Items, Swords & Bayonets, Helmets & Patches, Medals & Uniforms, Pocket Knives, Lighters & Pipes, Fountain Pens, Mechanical Pencils, Fraternal Order Items, Religious Items, Industrial Items, Winchester Items, Sikorsky Items, Pratt & Whitney Items, Colt Items, Native American Items, Vintage Electronics, Slot Cars, Toy Trucks, Matchbox & Hotwheels, Barbie’s, Folk Art, Statues, Bronzes, Trains, Cameras, Mid Advertise with us. Century Modern Furniture, Straight Razors, 203-235-1661 Shaving Items, Political Items, Comic Books, Sports Cards & Autographs…& THE LIST GOES ON! So please give us a call at your earliest convenience. Grassy Hill Auctions 203-868-1816 - Grassy HillAuctions.com

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