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Town offers grace period for January tax bills By Devin Leith-Yessian Record-Journal staff

Taxpayers have some extra time to pay their January tax bills thanks to a deferment program that allows payments as late as April 1 without fees or interest. “The deferral is essentially just an extended grace period,” said Collector of Revenue William Donlin. Bills paid after April 1 will be subject to an interest rate of 1.5 percent per month, retroactive to Jan. 1. Cheshire High School senior Trinadey Santiago poses for a photo at American International College. Santiago has chosen to play softball at the Springfield, Mass. school.

In choosing to attend American International College, Cheshire High School senior softball player Trinadey Santiago will be the first member of her family to attend college. Submitted photos

CHS athlete says 2 towns shaped her approach to softball – and life By Greg Lederer Record-Journal staff

Cheshire High School senior Trinadey Santiago found herself at a crossroads in November 2019. Transferring from Danbury to

Cheshire as a junior, she had to leave behind her childhood home for the chance to realize her potential in the classroom and on the softball field. “At first, it was really hard because I

had grown up with so many people in Danbury,” Santiago said. “I’m not the best at moving into new friend groups, but I put myself out there and I’m glad that I did.”

No application is necessary for residents or businesses, with the exception of real estate owned through escrow bank accounts, and landlords, who must be eligible under state guidelines. “This deferral program is established to provide additional relief on interest and penalties for Cheshire taxpayers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” a statement from the town read. The program is the same as the 90day deferrals offered for July tax bills. Municipalities were required to offer

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“It is really important to me,” Santiago said. “I can’t thank my family enough for their support.” Since many colleges closed their doors to visitors this year, Santiago initially struggled with her recruiting process, but then she remembered meeting head coach Shalise Tolentino prior to the pandemic. She toured AIC on Sept. 12 and then committed during her second visit on Oct. 17.

She was also drawn to the campus at AIC.

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either a tax deferral program or reduced interest rates for late tax bills under Executive Order 7S, signed by Gov. Ned Lamont on April 1. The January tax bills are primarily composed of supplemental motor vehicle taxes, sewer use bills and half of annual real estate taxes — which are split between July and January. The largest share of that is the real estate bills, with around $40 million in tax bills sent out this month.

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“A lot of my teammates were older than I was, so it was a big deal to still make the team,” stated Santiago. In playing for the Crush, she started to like the freedom she had in softball.

“I like catching more than the others,” said Santiago. “You are involved in every play.” At Danbury, Santiago shined as an underclassman, earning All-Fairfield Country Interscholastic Athletic Conference Honorable Mention and Second Team honors.

Santiago credits Drust for helping her develop on and off the field. “She has made me realize a lot of things about myself as a person and a player,” Santiago said. “She has taught me about accountability and how I should expect that from others.”

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“I really liked the chemistry when I watched the team practice,” recalled Santiago, who started playing softball at age 7. “It was good to see the girls connect well.”

Growing up, Santiago tried out gymnastics, soccer, and softball. She recalls planning to quit softball until joining the Danbury Crush program at age 9.

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While the coronavirus pandemic prevented Santiago from making her Rams softball debut in 2020, she has already achieved two goals that she set for herself. In signing a Division II scholarship from American International College (Massachusetts) this fall, Santiago has earned the opportunity to keep playing her favorite sport and also become the first person in her family to attend college.

“It was busy like Danbury, but also had the feel of Cheshire where everybody knows everyone,” Santiago said. “Both of those places have made me who I am today.”

The town also sent out $1 million in supplemental car taxes and just under $4 million in sewer use bills. Donlin doesn’t expect the deferral to ultimately have a significant impact on the town’s revenue, since the collection rate for the July taxes ended up being higher this year than in 2019, meaning fewer taxpayers have outstanding bills. “Once we got past the grace period our numbers fell right back to where they were (last year),” he said. ” … It’s just extending the grace period, at the end of the day we expect to get all our money.”

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“It really stunk because junior year is big for recruiting,” Santiago said. “Not being able to play was tough because I wanted to show why I came here and what I can do.” Despite not playing games, the Rams came up with activities like Zoom calls to keep the team together.

When pandemic restrictions were scaled back in the summer, Santiago was happy to return to the diamond with the Cheshire Wildcats. “I had felt like I was trapped in quarantine, so it was so good to be back with everyone,” she said. “Working with the girls made me feel comfortable.”

With the opportunity to play for her dad and friend Craig Sears, she decided to change programs to the Connecticut Impact Fastpitch Organization in August. “I play with a lot of amazing girls from different (high school) conferences,” Santiago said. “Even though we don’t come from the same area, we get along really well.” “She has an unreal work ethic and true passion for the game,” Drust said about Santiago. “When those two things meet up, your game grows quickly.” After she moved to Cheshire with her dad, Santiago’s mother Candice and brother Quentin have come to join them this year. “It feels good to know that I’ve found a home, and so have they,” Santiago said. “It shows that the Cheshire program and community cares for others.” Santiago is among a growing group of Cheshire seniors going on to play softball in college. Bri Pearson (Adelphi University-New York), See Santiago, A5

Cheshire High School senior Trinadey Santiago has signed to play softball at American International College. First, she looks forward to competing for CHS assistant Jaymie Sommers (left) and head coach Kristine Drust (right) this spring. Submitted photo

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Cheshire graduated quadcaptains Lindsey Abramson, Danielle Floyd (Johnson & Santiago feels that the pitch- Ari Perlini, and Emma Wales University-Rhode Is- er-catcher relationship is Watkinson, as well as Carina land), Gracie Hemstock very important. DeClement, from last year’s (Western New England Uniteam. versity-Massachusetts), and “If a coach can’t see something on the field and I “I’m so excited to play for Ella Watson (Fairfield University) will also play on the know the pitcher, I can pick them. I’m counting down the right pitch and settle the days until practice next level. them down,” Santiago said. starts,” Santiago said. “I feel Since Adelphi and AIC both “You need to have that kind that we need to take the opcompete in the Northeastof connection or you won’t portunity that our seniors 10 Conference, Pearson and reach your full potential to- didn’t get last year. We are Santiago will move from gether.” not replacing them, but we teammates to opponents in are going to show what the Santiago hopes that health college. program will do for them.” conditions allow “I joke with her all the time Cheshire to play softball that I’m watching her pitch games in the spring. Prior to FACEBOOK.COM/ really close now,” Santiago having last season canceled, RECORDJOURNAL said. Cheshire had won six NEWSPAPER straight division titles and TWITTER.COM/ A two-year starter, captain, captured the 2019 Southern RECORD_JOURNAL and elite pitcher in the state, Connecticut Conference Pearson has played with INSTAGRAM.COM/ crown. Santiago for the last three RECORDJOURNAL years in travel softball. The Rams had also made From A4

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Lights of Hope makes several donations Cheshire’s Lights of Hope organization recently made several significant donations to local groups: $14,500 to Cheshire Human Services; $14,500 to the Cheshire Food Pantry; $2,000 to the Cheshire Food Drive; and $8,500 to the Petit Family Foundation. The funds were generated through the Lights of Hope event, held in November,

and organizers said the effort definitely was a success. Over the years, the Lights of Hope has raised over $1 million for local charities, with 2020 coming in as one of the group’s best years. In April, the Human Services Department reported that the need for funds was on the rise due to the extreme economic hardships being caused by the pandemic.

Despite the pandemic hindering traditional fundraising efforts, LOH was able to adapt and continue selling luminaries for its annual event.

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questions you may have. A Zoom link will be provided a few days prior. All members are invited to attend. RSVP to jean@ cheshireChamber.org .

Online sales and an increase in sponsorship helped the organization raise 20% more than the previous year.

Energy assessment

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The Cheshire Energy Commission recommends that all Cheshire homeowners sign up for a home energy assessment. The service is currently being offered at no cost for those who have not had one in the past three years. This is being offered for a limited time. The assessment starts with a virtual pre-assessment, and is followed up by an in-house direct installation weatherization program to help homeowners save energy and money while making the home more comfortable.

Library Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St. 203-272-2245. The library has expanded services to allow in-person visits. Following Gov. Lamont’s Reopening Guidelines for Libraries and recommendations from the Chesprocott Health District, protocols and proce-

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Fundraiser The Cheshire High School boys lacrosse program is fundraising to honor the memory of former coaches and athletes Jim Dempsey and Brian Perry, who passed away last year. Since the men coached at Bartlem Park, the Rams are looking to install a memorial bench in the area. To donate by mail, checks should be made payable to Cheshire Lacrosse Club and sent to CLC, c/o Mike Federico, 84 Lynwood Dr. Ext., Cheshire, CT 06410. To donate over Venmo, go to @ CLCLax1983. Use the verification code 6950 if needed. If the fundraising total exceeds the cost of the bench, remaining proceeds will go directly to the CHS Boys Lacrosse Club.

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Cheshire Public Library virtpresents, via Zoom, “Cut the Cord,” Monday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. Many cable-TV customers want to break the expensive and frustrating cable service cycle and gain lower costs, greater content control and an expanded selection of entertainment and communication choices. Topics will include getting out of a cable service agreement, finding the best internet/broadband access deal, and getting started with streaming services. The presentation will explain streaming equipment, how to explore the ever-expanding list of channels and services streaming and the forgotten free resource of broadcast TV. Support issues such as quality home wifi and low-cost home phone service are also covered. The presenter, James Gifford, has been a writer, editor and publisher for 30 years, much of it in the tech and consumer electronics industry, focusing on bringing complex subjects to introductory and novice audiences. To register, visit cheshirelibrary.org.

Cheshire Public Library presents, via Zoom, “Feeling Alone-a Because of Corona,” Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. Velya and Ehris Urban present a hands-on workshop with on-hand ingredients, teaching you how to make DIY ginger ale and vanilla/almond extracts.

Cheshire Public Library presents, via Zoom, “Connecticut and the Pandemic of 1918,” Thursday, Jan. 21, at 3 p.m. In 1918-1919, the world experienced a lethal outbreak of influenza that took the lives of millions. What was it like to live through the Influenza Pandemic of 1918?

Most store-bought ginger ales are made by mixing ginger extract (and other flavorings) with carbonated water and high fructose corn syrup. You can make a healthier, probiotic-rich version at home. It is not only delicious, it is perfect for nausea, to soothe an upset stomach, and fight colds. It is estimated that 95 percent of vanilla extract for sale commercially isn’t made from vanilla beans, but from lignin, a byproduct of paper waste products that can be used to create “synthetic” vanillin. This synthetic imitation is made from the leftover sawdust in paper mills and similar industries. To register, visit cheshirelibrary.org.

In this program, the Connecticut Historical Society will look at archival images, letters, newspapers and other sources left by Connecticans who experienced the flu firsthand. To register, visit cheshirelibrary.org.

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Winter sports season could begin Jan. 19 Tuesday, Jan. 19 is the proposed launch for the scholastic winter season. Will that target date stay fixed? Or, as has happened so often to high school sports during the coronavirus pandemic, will it shift? We could find out today, Jan. 7, when the CIAC Board of Control next meets. “We added this meeting on the 7th because we wanted to talk with our Board members to get an understanding, as schools are coming back this week, does the 19th still seem like the day that most of our schools will at least be back in a hybrid model of learning,” CIAC Executive Director Glenn Lungarini said Monday. “Those that went out on distance learning, that was the date that a lot of districts were targeting. It’s really an update meeting for us to learn

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where we are right now.” It could be that no definitive word comes until the Board of Control’s regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14. That’s because another thread weaves through the winter sports cloth, and that’s the stance of Gov. Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

In November, as the pandemic began its second surge and one day after the CIAC delayed its winter season to Jan. 19, Lamont called a halt state-wide to all youth and recreational team sports, also until Jan. 19. Around the same time, the DPH set playing protocols for winter sports, including the wearing of masks in basketball and hockey. The

DPH also recommended wrestling, deemed high risk in the spread of COVID-19, not be staged. Since then, as expected, COVID-19 numbers have risen. The United States surpassed 20 million cases and 350,000 deaths as the calendar flipped to 2021. In Connecticut, 194,636 cases and 6,168 deaths had been recorded as of Monday night.

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And while the rollout of vaccines provides light at the end of the tunnel, a shadow is cast by the new variation of the virus that has been recently detected. The pandemic is in constant flux. The CIAC will need to know if, and how, the state’s thinking has changed on a sports season that plays entirely indoors. “We are looking for the update from them on whether youth sports will resume on the 19th. That’ll certainly be guidance for us,” said Lungarini. “Then the same thing with DPH. We’ll continue to have our conversations with DPH to hopefully understand where they are. “It may not be this week, but hopefully by the end of next week we’ll have any updated guidance from DPH on what they’re looking at for youth sports.” Thus, on Monday, area athletic directors, coaches and athletes knew as much about the fate of the winter season as they did before breaking for the holidays. While practices and games are on hold, coaches have been staying in touch with their players remotely, suggesting workout regimens and engaging in team-building activities. Teams are allowed to stage in-person cohort conditioning sessions so long as groups are limited to four athletes maximum and everyone is wearing a mask. See Sports, A10

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Teachers’ union leader urges switch to all-remote learning HARTFORD (AP) — The leader of Connecticut’s largest teachers union is urging school superintendents statewide to switch all classes to remote learning until at least the middle of this month, citing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

moved to all-distance learning through mid-January. “While no one is more eager to return to the classroom than Connecticut’s dedicated teachers, detecting and stopping the spread of COVID-19 must be the top priority,” Leake said in a statement Sunday evening.

Jeff Leake, president of the Connecticut Education Association, said many students Leake also called on the state to mandate and educators were to return to classmore COVID-19 testing and said a new rooms on Monday, before potential virus survey by his union and the American surges from the holiday season are over. He said many school districts already have See Union, A11

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At this juncture, three seasons are on the CIAC calendar for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year: winter, “alternative” and spring. The winter campaign, as it now stands, would be abbreviated to a 12-game regular season, much like the recently completed fall season. Unlike the fall, however, the winter season would include state tournaments, largely to compensate for the winer postseason that was cut short last March when the pandemic first hit.

“We’re very optimistic that we’re going to have a winter season; we’re optimistic we’re going to have a spring season,” Lungarini said. “Right now, all of our conversations at the Board (of Control) to date have been the three seasons that remain: the winter, the alternative season and the spring season. Hopefully, we’re in a position that all of those can take place.”

“We’ll continue to evaluate as we go along,” Lungarini continued. “Right now, the (virus) numbers are little high, but we anticipated them. There’s good news with the vaccine. I think DPH and the governor’s office are doing a great job of distribution of that in ConThe “alternative” season, necticut. Hopefully, that proposed for mid-Febraury continues to go well. As the to early April, was set up for months go by now, and we football, which was canget closer to the spring, celled last fall, as well as we’re in a much better any other sport that place that we were in the does not complete 40 perfall of 2020.” cent of its regular season. It could come to pass that the Connecticut is one of 18 states that delayed its winwinter season, if delayed ter season until after Jan. 1. any further, could slot into that alternative time frame. Connecticut is also one of 15 states mandating masks The spring season would during competition. Neighstart in mid-April and boring New York, Masrun deep into June. The sachusetts and Rhode IsCIAC has said the spring land, who have been very season is the priority given much in line with Conthat the entire spring camnecticut, are also on that paign was wiped out last list of 15. year. As in Connecticut, things Amid the delays, amid the are up in the air in New challenges, the CIAC exYork. While bowling, gympects to get all three seanastics, indoor track, skiing sons in the books. and swimming are under

way, basketball, ice hockey and wrestling are on hold, with no proposed start date. Winter state tournaments, which require considerable travel in New York, have all been cancelled. Ditto for winter state tournaments in Massachusetts. The Bay State, however, has been playing basketball since Dec. 24 and will also stage hockey, swimming, gymnastics and skiing this season. Indoor track was moved to the alternative season for football set to start in late February. Wrestling was moved to spring. In Rhode Island, Monday was the first day of practice for basketball, hockey, gymnastics, swimming and indoor track. A start date for games, however, has yet to be set. Meanwhile, here at home, a clear picture is eagerly awaited. “We’re in wait-and-see right now,” said MaloneyMeriden Athletic Director Bob McKee. “Hopefully, we get some positive news.” “The 19th could wind up being a real busy day,” said Lyman Hall-Wallingford AD Steve Baker at the prospect of students returning to school in-person and starting practice on the same day. “I’m hoping to go from zero to 100. I’d love to see the kids again, as long as it’s safe to do so.”

Obituaries Robert V. Mangiulli CHESHIRERobert Vincent Mangiulli, 83, of Cheshire, departed this life surrounded by his beloved family December 23, 2020. Born in New Haven, CT to the late Joseph Mangiulli and Rose (Esposito) Mangiulli. Bob was the loving husband of 45 years to Cheryl (Smith) Mangiulli. He is survived by his four adoring children Lori (Monique) Mangiulli, Pam (Lou) Ionta, Robin (Cliff) Ostlund and Brendan Mangiulli. Predeceased by brothers Chick, George, Frank, Vinny, Raymond Mangiulli and sister Elizabeth Popolizio. He was loved by his four grandchildren, Rachel and Kathryn Ionta, Eric Ostlund and Bryleigh Grace Mangiulli. He also leaves behind many loved nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Bob’s professional career started at Phelp’s Dodge merging to Kabelmetal, Celwave/ Cablewave and finally becoming RFS. He was instrumental in pioneering many techniques and inventions for transmission line operations to high frequency cable connections & antennas. He earned the loyalty and respect of his co-workers and industry colleagues both in the USA and globally. To recognize Bob’s extraordinary achievements RFS held “Bob Mangiulli” Day in recognition of his 50 years of dedicated service. He was a long time member of the “Wire and Cable International Industry, Inc.” The most important part of Bob’s life was the love he had for his wife,

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Stockpiling or hoarding? Differences explained By Terry Sutton Special to The Citizen

When the COVID-19 pandemic was getting underway, many people began to stockpile supplies, everything from food to toilet paper to firearm ammunition. There definitely were shortages at local supermarkets and limits on the amount of goods a customer was allowed to buy. As the pandemic drags on, a second wave of infection and even a third wave continue to bring anxiety or at least uncertainty to many. Loading up the freezer and stocking the shelves in our households is an understandable impulse – perhaps warranted – and one that can bring a sense of security. However, when is this behavior simply reasonable stockpiling and when does it cross the line to hoarding?

Teacher Kimberly Phillips watches a schoolwide pandemic preparedness video in a health classroom which was formerly a music room at DePaolo Middle School in Southington on Sept. 2, 2020.

Hoarders also have difficulty when categorizing or organizing possessions as well as not knowing where to keep them. Those suffering from the compulsion often feel overwhelmed or embarrassed by the massive amount of possessions and are paranoid of other people touching their items. They can also have irrational and obsessive thoughts about running out of an item or of needing it in the future. When people visit a hoarder’s home they will notice that the individual will have lost their living space and have related health hazards. Those suffering from hoarding compulsion often are socially isolated, going through possible family or marital discord, as well as having financial difficulties.

“The pandemic is certainly exacerbating a variety of mental health issues, in parMichelle Piccerillo, ticular depression and anxiCheshire’s director of Youth ety,” Piccerillo said, adding, and Social Services, spoke “Whether or not there is a about some of the warning connection between the signs and explained the difstockpiling of supplies and ference between the two. the development of a hoarding disorder is unlikely, at “Stocking up on supplies least on a wider scale. This is during a pandemic is a not to say there won’t be insomewhat appropriate redividual cases where this ocsponse to a crisis and a curs, but I think hoarding is demonstration of human a much more complex mensurvival instincts, not a mental health issue than the tal illness,” Piccerillo stockpiling of supplies in a said. “That being said if pandemic. I will say that you’re questioning whether many people may experior not there has been an in- ence trauma as a result of crease in hoarding, the men- the pandemic and that trautal illness, due to the panma may very well lead to a demic, what I can offer to mental health disorder, and you is that those who were possibly even hoarding.” already struggling with a mental illness prior to the In June 2014, Cheshire made pandemic are likely seeing national news regarding an an increase in severity of extreme case of hoarding symptoms.” when a Winslow Road resident was found dead inside According to the Anxiety their home. According to the and Depression Association Connecticut Chief Medical of America website, there Examiners Office, the resiare several signs and behav- dent had died of accidental iors that a hoarder exhibits, and traumatic asphyxia such as the inability to throw when the floor collapsed inaway possessions and suffer- to the basement due to the ing distress when they try to massive amount of items give away or discard items.

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Federation of Teachers shows “schools are not the safest places for children or educators” amid a pandemic. Gov. Ned Lamont and state education officials have been allowing local school officials to decide whether to switch to all-remote

learning but have been advocating for schools to be kept open, saying it’s better for students.

Infections have declined over the past few weeks, which included holiday vacations.

Since the school year began, nearly 8,500 students and 3,600 educators in Connecticut have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Leake noted that 162 of Connecticut’s 169 cities and towns have been labeled by the state as coronavirus red alert zones, meaning they have averaged 15 or more coronavirus cases per 100,000 population a day for the past two weeks.

The state has 528,000 public school students and 52,000 educators.

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sponders can be trapped in a home when exits are blocked. The weight of the stored items, especially if water is added to extinguish a fire, can lead to building collapse. The clutter impedes search and rescue plus the ability to provide medical care,” Youngquist said.

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that had accumulated in the house. Authorities could not determine how long the individual may have been dead. The town’s Social Services Department knew of the hoarding problem at this locale, but despite numerous overtures to help, assistance was declined. After the resident’s death the house was razed.

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People who hoard may accumulate large amounts of animals, expired food, furniture, collectibles and even human waste. These conditions create a number of health and safety issues. In an email, Cheshire Deputy Fire Marshal Donn Youngquist said there are many potential dangers to those living in the house as well as first responders who may be called to the residence.

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Piccerillo said resources are available to help. “If people see friends or loved ones struggling with hoarding behaviors, they should first and foremost express concern and provide support,” she said. “Being patient and trying to understand the source of the behavior is key in identifying the severity of the problem. If it seems as though the loved one is experiencing a mental health issue it is important to connect them to available resources, even if they do not appear to be in crisis.”

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*Includes product and labor; bathtub, shower or walk-in tub and wall surround. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply. This offer expires March 31, 2021. Each dealership is independently owned and operated. **Third party ﬁnancing is available for those customers who qualify. See your dealer for details. ©2020 BCI Acrylic, Inc.