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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Several to Observe First Birthday" at the Age of
 Four Years

Several Waterbury youngsters will observe their "Arst" birthdays Saturday. Really, too. Elliott Can- dee of this city, who is 7e years of ege, will celebrate his ieth birth day anniversary Saturday, also. Blame 1t on leap year. They were born on February 2eth, which, ac- cordlng to the 0regorian calendar now in use, occurs only once every four years.
 Tough as it may be, the young sters born February 2oth, io32, will sec their first anniversary" 9atur- day. The records of the town clerk list the following, who if alive will receive best wishes of the day. They arc Dolores Gladys Andrews, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Tracy Andrews, Antonio Daddona, son of Mfr. and Mrs. Angelo Daddona: Helen Law Tor, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Francis Lawlor; Elmirina Pavia, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Pavia: Maria Theresa sasso, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Sasso; Dolores Ann Stiscia, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Pompilio gtlscia; Amelia Toiretta, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Vincenxa Toiretto, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Schedule Prepared
 For Eleven Courses
Mattatuck Community College Announces Time For
 New Classes -Oratoricaf Contest Planned

A complete schedule of the eleven new courses that are to Do rcon- ducted by the extension of Matta- tuck Community college next week at Crosby high school was released this morning by Miss Edna Harmon, assistant administrative supervisor of rccreationai projects. The new course will start next week and coa- tinue for Q period of twelve weeks.
 At the present time registration is still being conducted at Crosby and will continue throughout the week. Inasinuch as' these courses were added to the regular program of the WPA as Q result of many re- quests, 1t is believed that the total number of persons applying will be in the neighboyhood Of two hundred.
 Schedule
 The schedule Is as follows:
 On Monday night there will be courses, given In Current Political Events, the History and Apprecia. ton of Art and Drama. In sconnecs ton with the last mentioned subject . play will be given in tho near future.
 On Tuesday there will be Q class in Botany, one in Economies on the History of American Labor and one entitled, Current Social Problems. The Social Problem class will be conducted from Q local viewpoint and outside lecturers from the city will sbe present from time to time to discuss the sociai problems of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
GORDON STEARNS
 TOGVE RECITAL

Hartford, Feb. 27-The lecture on "Junict Choirs'' first scheduled to be given Monday in the Central Baptist church by Mrs. William Nei6linger of New York, director of the St. Ceuslia Choir of New York end member of the voice depart snent at Union Theological eenain- ary, will he held Akonday in the parish house of st. Jetn's church, e70 Fargnington avenue, ct Q D. ln., ,0ordoa w. etearns, dean of tho Hartford Chapter of the American ouild of 0rganists announced.
 A choir of high school girls from the First Baptist church of Water- bury and the Immanuel Congrega- tional church Of Hartford will give c deInonstration. There will also be . mixed choir demonstration. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
MALONEY PUPILS
 STAGE PLAYLET

An assembly program was pre- scented recently ny pupils of the 9th grade of Maioiiey school under the direction of Margaret '. Kelley. Songs, recitatsons and piayiets were enjoyed.
 1he complete program follows: Song, "The Hermit Thrush" Glass Recitation, 70 Captainl My Cap- ,
 taini" .......... Jean Stevenson Song, "A New Kind of Fairy
 TAle"t ........,......s,,. ClAes Recitation, "0eorge Washington
 .,......... .philUmeMa QiaEilparlo A play, 'Tho Black Pearl"
 Tlne-Ail autumn evening
 Place Amsterdam, Holland
 characters
 Balthazar VanDerhys--A Fash-
 ionabie Young fEollander. ...,...
 ...,,..,.,,..... Angelo p'Aversa Cornelius Pulnp-A Learned Sole
 enlist ......,.... Charles Lansieri ChEistina-Maid to vanDerhys. |.
 .,......,,.,,........I .Ida Ealzone QuduIe-Cook to Vanpefhys. ....
 .,.,.....,.,...,..J. Jennie Pnrlo Tyicamp Sergeant of Police. ....
 .,.,.,........,.,.. .John 0rillo petersota--A Poor Man. .........
 .....,..........., Elias Voulgaris 4 Baker ......... Anthony Rinaldi First Officer ..,.,....j John 0ardillo second Qmcor James Natale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

Under the law, it is pointed out. persons receiving institutional care nt public or charitable expense" are not eligible for the payment. This reguiAtion is taken to mean that tho Bruokslde relief cases. number ing about 60. win have Co leave the institution before they are consid- cred eligible for tho pension, A
 UhmsmMl Angle
 whether or not they can bo cared for ct the citvu expense in private homes or elsewhere while ewaitlng disposition of thelr claims is also q question.
 The statute defines elieIbles as follows: Any person who has at- tained the age of sixty-ilve years: has not sufSicient means to support himself on Q reasonable standard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
s|ss $35, ,O00 For
 Amputation Of Leg
M Over Low Railing Resulted in Serious Injury of South Leonard Street Man Estate Sued

footing. The railing, he alleges. was not high enough to break his fall and he went over it, falling Q dis- tanc. of twelve feet to the ground.
 The plaintiff claims that his right leg was fractured and that follow. ing much treatment it was finally found necessary to amputate G.. -eeligence on the part of the de- fendant In not providing a better protection for tenants is charged.
 Tn the Balkauskas case the plain. tiff claims that she slipped on ice on the property of the defendant and hurt her leg, head and other parts of her body. It is claimed that drainage had much Co do with the accident and that the defendant property owners were negligent in keeping up conditions properly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

ct Christ chapel, Rev., Samuel A. Hudde, officiating. Friends may coll at he Alderson funeral home this evening between 2 and Q o'clock.
 The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Ryan was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home. 200 East Main street to tho Sacred Heart church where sol. enin mass of requiem was celebrated at Q o'clock by Rev. Henry quinn assisted by Rev. John DaiI and Rev. Edward Duffy. 4 large delegation representing the Altar and ecapu. Ter society of the church were ii attendance and the following repre-. sentatives of the Metre Dame Al. umnae association: Miss Elizabeth Hart, Miss Mary Cags. Mrs. Belinda Tracy, Mary 4. Corden and MISS Marie A. Horrigan. Burial was in tho family plot in old St. Joseph's cefsio- tery. The bearers were James Shea, Charles Halpin, Patrick '. Ryder, Emil Trepanier, Albert V. Paul and Edward Mcdonald.
 The funeral of 0erardo Martino was held this morning from tho homo on Earl street, Oakviiie, to Ct. Mary Magdaien'B church where c solemn mass of requiem was ccle. bratcd ct Q o'clock. The pallbearers were: Joseph, Charles and ealva. toro Falcone. Charles and Michael CeSsulio and Michael John, oil grandchildren of the deceased.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Kath- erire Morgan was held from the home, 273 Cooke street, this morn. ing ct s:30 o'clock to st. ThcmaS' church where . solemn mass Of re Qiiieffl was celebrated ct Q o'clock by Rev. Joseph Donneiiy, assisted by Rev. James Coughiin and Rev. John ?. Kennedy. 4 special musical program wag rendered by Professor George Perreauit. stephen Montejs 10, as soloist, rendered "panis An. gelicus" ct the offertory, "yAreweli' at the close of mass, and "Nearer, My God To Thee" ct the Seceesicns al. Burial wag in new st. Joseph'g cemetery. The palIbearers were: Patrick Delaney, Thomas Conway, John !. Quiltef, George Gearing, cerroiitcn oiImartin and rstfick TulIey.
 The funeral of Mrs. Eupherhia IAviene was held from the DeIic- vile funeral home, eo East Clay street, this morning ct 0:SO o'clock to st. Af1n'S church where . I1IGso cf requiem was celebrated @t { o'clock by Rev. UbaIa Laufion. Bug- 4 Sal WAs iii Calvary cemetery, The palibeageFg were EayI MctG, Harry CeFteE, Arthur, Raymond, 1neodoge and Debest Wooas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

oR health and deoenoy. and has no person legally liable and able to SO support him; is Q citizen Of the Uni- ted States and Q resident of Con- lieuticut who has resided therein
 five years during the nino years immediately preceding such date: is not receiving institutional or char- itnblo care at public expense: has not made on assignment or transfer CT other disposition Of property for the purpose of qualifying for an award: ts not serving sentence in ( penal institution and is not on probation from any court; has paid the tax hereinafter provided for to tho extent of his obligation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

fsn lotalIlng efsooo ere
 &d ln tWo actions instituted to- 9E 'IA thB superior court by tenants " eDeEly where they fell due, |zzE6Iy. to defective walks and NogS. n one suit Joseph Aklkle- I elMims eS5,000 and tho de- H4nt is catherine Elizabeth zfIton Thompson. The other alnll1, claiming el0.00O. is Micha- 4n Halknuakas and the defendant
 ft0fney Francis Mcponald. ad- |zstalor of the estate of the late nIel McDorald.
 zIkletcnls charges that on Fll l1th, leSS, he was pro- dIng down a rear stairway M tho property at eS South leonard street owned by the de- '1ndant. Catherine Elizabeth sheri- Snn Thompson, when he missed his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

Waterbury.
 on Thursday two courses will be offered, one on the literature of France, Italy and Spain and Q class in Applied Psychology.
 Oratoricai Contest
 on Fridays there will be instruc- tions in the use of the slide rule, creative and corrective costume dec- oration and . course In public speak, ing. At tho present time plans are being discussed aS to tho probabil. ity of conducting an oratorical con- test in connection with the last mentioned subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Local Leap Year ':Babies :"
 Await Saturday, Fed. %
Local Man, Twin Brother VIII Be 76 on Their I0th
 Birthday Saturday

tho kiddlos are old enough to coIi- plain, now. But Mir. Candee is not complaining at all. He has O brother, Eldridge, in West Haven. They are twins and will be guests of honor Saturday night of the New Haven Advertising club. The party will be Q "onco in Q lifetime" party. Mir. Candee of this city and his twin brother began work as boys as car- penters on the New Haven road. They were retired i've years ago. They were then superintendents of buildings and bridges of the same road.
 Club to Entertain
 New Haven, Conn, Feb. 2T-(Up) --Eldridge Candee, West Haven, and his twin brother, Elliott, of Water bury. who will celebrate their 1eth birthday anniversary Feb. 2o, but who really are 70 years old, will he the guests Of honor ct the New Ha- ven Advertising club "Once in . Lifetime" party Saturday night.
 Both began work as carpenters for the New Haven Railroad when they were boys and when retired 6 years ago were superintendent of build ings and bridges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
FUNERALS

A military tribute will be paid to- I'losEow morning at the funeral of
 1hn !. vaitukaitis, late sexton of
 z Joseph's church, which will take |.ace at o:3o o'clock from the home, ~ RnuIar street, to 4t. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock, where 6 solemn k'gh mass of requiem will Do cel- 1bFated.
 The military escort will Do in charge Of Wallace J. Inglis. past cpsnraander Of the American Legion, nga0 will Include detail during the gEocession, and Q firing squad ct
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

SeSVaty CeHaotSSyb WueEe UuEtbA WlAI take place.
 Action on the death will be tak- en tonight by the membership of the Lithuanian Independent Politi- cal club, L. I. ?. Bowling league and the Knights of Lithuania.
 The funeral of Emil Gtclnman will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from tho Alcerson funeral nome, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Mar- tin Lorenz offlciating. Burial will be in the old Pine Grove cemetery, Friends may call ct the funeral home this afternoon from 3:30 to 6:3o o'clock and this evening from z to Q o'clock.
 The funeral of Edward J. Brennan will be held from the Lunny funeral home, 26 Central avenue, tomorrow morning ct e:30 o'clock to the Sacred Heart church, where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated ct Q o'clock. Burial will he in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this after. noon and evening.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Ayers will be held this evening ct Q o'clock ct the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. Rev. V. R. Hance of Naugatuck ofiiciat. ing. Burial will be In Kensico ce,ne. tery, Kensico, N. Y.
 The funeral of Mrs. Naomi A. Newhery was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock ct the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. pr. James E. Gregg ofiaciating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Eleanor P. Twelves, wife of John Henry Twelves were held at the home, 1887 Thonnaston avenue. at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, oftlcers of the Salvation Army ofiiciat'ng. Burial will Do at the convenience of the family.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna Arnl. tavage Daunis, wife Of Casimir Daunis, will be held from the stokes Funeral Homo, 004 North Riverside street, ct e:f6 o'clock to- morrow morning with services ia 9t. Jogeph's church ct Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Robert stickies was held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 26 Central avenue, this morning at il o'clock. Burial was in Crockett cemetery.
 The funeral of Patrick Burke will Do held from tho homo of his daughter, Mrs. Patrick Cronin, iei Highland avenue tomorrow morning at B:30 o'clock to the Blessed eacra- ment church where solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated ct Q o'clock. Burial will Do in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Tho body of William c. Bagley, local postal clerk, who died in Miami Tuesday will arrive in this city this evening and will Do taken to the home oi East Farm street from where the funeral will Do held on Saturday morning at Q o'clock to St. Thomas church where R solemn mass of requiem will bo celebrated ct o:30 o'clock. Burial will Do in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the homo anytime after 6 o'clock this evening.
 Tho funeral of Mrs. Lulu Simpson will Dc held tomorrow afternoon ct 2 o'clock ct the Mount Olive A. M. '. Zion church. Rev. A. A. Perry of. ficiating. Burial will De in Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ruth (echwartD Mccullough will Dc held tomorrow afternoon ct 2;30 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
YoUNcsTER IS OK.

A youngster found doubled up with cramps on the sidewalk near the Garden theater last night was discharged from St. Mary's hospital this morning after his case had been diagnosed as an old fashioned stom. ach ache. The boy was brought to tho hospital by Harold Wheeler of Union City, and Thomas Connolly and Frank Kowoiosky of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
OBITUARY

kxNG-Wayne Allen King, infant n0h of Clifton L., and Jeannette Nlcvust King, died this morning at lbe home 33i North Main street. Besides his parents he Is survived w hia grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Allen Q. Provost.
 The body was removed to the xAlnny Funeral Home, 26 Central avenue. Burial will be on Friday Afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends may cell at the funeral homo this even. id6.
 imENEDETT0--Mrs. Isabello Ben. oQotto, widow of Angelo Benedetto, former resident of this city, died yeeterdey ct her home. 2i Clock street. Meriden. Mrs. Benedetto was born in Erancutto, Italy, and lived ill Waterbury before going to Mcriden to mako her home some years ago. She. was . member of our Lady of Mount Carmel church An Megiden, and St. Rocco's and ozIR Lady of Mount Carmel societies of the church.
 She is survived by . son, Patsy; four daughters, Mrs. Margaret TsrsaIie, Mrs. Aiphonse Qambino. MlD. Fred Saeth, Mrs. George Rlxakin, all of Meriden; two sis. terg, Mrs. Mary Carrofino of Meri. den, and Mrs. Josephine Ciampl, ot Italy; 6 brother, Patsy Mar- tone of Jackson. Mich.
 Ihe funeral will bc held from tho homo tomorrow at 0:30 o'clock with services in Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at Q o'clock. BsmiaI will be In Sacred Heart cemetery, Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
HURT IN FALL

Delwood Candee. q, of l6s Cor man street. Naugatuck, was admits ted to Waterbury hospital this morning with . fractured right log sustained in fell on . slippery sidewalk near his home.
 Third 0flcer ...,.. Joseph pannone song "our Flag of Peace''. <. Glass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

John George White, son of Mfr. and Mrs. Ralph White.
 First Birthday
 While the youngsters will he four years old on Saturday they will see their first birthday for the first time. Presents are few and fer between,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Status Of Brookside
 Lodgers Indefinite
Ineligible If Receiving Institutional Care Mnsl Bs Placed in Private Homes to Obtain Aid

With the deadlne for applications for old age pensions set by the state welfare department ct March l. and with first payments scheduled to begin April IS, local relief authorities reported today to be puzzled over the status of claimants given food and lodging at the cys expense nt Rronkslde N..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

BY hashatgDhtAeAe " V o'clock this eve.
 ming. President
 Bernard Reilly requests tho At. tendance of alI members and all citlxens of this district are in. vlted 6 attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
N.U. s. J. Activities

There will be an important meeting of the upper North End unit oe the ". U. $. ,. st the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
EAST END

EAST END
 MT. Ellis unit of the N. J. g. ,. will hold their regular meeting to. night at Sacred Heart school base- ment at 6 o'clock. This will Do . very interesting meeting end all gre invited Co attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
FIRE CAME TO THEM

Cincinnati, O., Feb. 27.-(uP).-- Firemen couldn't got to the fire, 50 . locomotive brought 1t to them. The fire was in Q boxcar loaded with charcoal,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
WILSON A. (. TO
 HONOR OFFICERS

oficers of the Wilson Athletic club will be feted tonight at . testi. monial ct the Leonard driIl. The committee consists of Joseph Mor- kis, Albert Moraska and John Barnes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

Scully Speaks
 Joseph sculiy spoke ct the open forum of the Brooklyn Y. M. 0. A. last night on "rhe Meaning of Lent" The program attracted con- siderable interest and was largely attended,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

Father Coughlln hall At S'IS O. clock. All are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27
Sewing Club Tonight

Sewing Club Tonight
 The regular session Of et. Jo- seph's children of Mary. sewing cir. cie will take place tonight ct tho sodality headquarters at 7:4S o'clock. The weekly social period of the K. of {. will take place Monday night ct the club rooms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-27

WILLOW ST.
 T h c WlIlow street unit Of the N. U. s. J. hold their meeting to. night at saint Margaret's school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-04
49 Senior Students
 Attain Averages Of
 90 In All Subjects
Three Hundred and Fifty Candidates For Graduation; Seven of First Ten Honor Pupils Driggs Gradu-
 ates - Marks Verified This Morning

In the recent state Latin contest, he received first honorable mention in the senior division; and he was awarded the third prize of e10 in the Crosby Latin contest. Kalisz is 8 member of the French club and 0lee club and is chairman of the class day committee.
 The students in the Glass A honor group are as follows, without frac- tional points:
 John Perhan, Driggs, 06: Bernard Kalisz, Barnard, 05; Madelyn Robb, Driggs, o6; Mary Pace, Walsh, e4; Rebecca Shore, Driggs, 93; Daniel shiller, Drlggs, 03; Lorraine Cooley, Hopeville, 03; Leonora Feitelson, Driggs, 93; Sylvia Goldman, Driggs, 03:Dorothy Siebert, Driggs, o3; John O'Connor, St. Francis Xavier, 93; Barbara Talmadge, Prospect Center II, 03; Lillian Beer, Driggs, 03; dlad- yS Wolfowitz, Croft, 02; John Bren- nan, Hendricken, 02; John Y. Roland St. Margaret's, 92; Pauline Benedict, Barnard, 02; Charlotte Benedict, Barnard, 02; Mary Hull, Hopeville, 02; Adele Luria, DriggS, 02; Mario Abondolo, B. w. Tinker, o2; Edna Slater, Columbia, 92; Dorothy slo. cum, South School, 92; Matthew weinberg, DriggS, 92; Mildred Kar- nofsly, Driggs, 0l; Elmer Baxter, Hopeville, 01; Jonathan O'Connor, St. Thomas, 01; Janet Smith, Bun- ker Hill, 91; John Foster, Columbia, 01: Mary Louise SmethurSt, H. 8. Chase, 91; Jonn Del Ciappo, Wood- row wilson, 01; Melvin Cole, Russell, 9l; Bernard Passi, St. Francis, New Haven, 9l; Hedwig Gailius, St. Joe seph's, 9l; Minnie Gaess, Oronoke, 91; Ugo Sparano, Begnal, 90; Car- mela Cipriano, B. w. Tinker, 90: Arthur 0reenblatt, Driggs, o0; Phyliss Wilkins, Russell, 90; Bever- ly Slack, Driggs, 90; Jane De Leon, Slocurn, 90; Katherine Mcknight, St. Margaret's, 90; Ralph Pascucci, Croft, 90; Beryl Stills, Collegiate, New Haven, 90; Shirley 0eghan, Russell, 90; Margery Donahue, Russell, 90; Salvatore DiLorenzo, Webster, e0: William Amberg, Columbia, 90; Mol. ly Lusher, Bunker Hill, 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-04

for commencement week which will be under the direction of George J. Kuzrna, of Indianapolis, Ind, and Silvio v. Giovannetti, of Wash- ington, D. O., the general co-chair- man. The activities will begin on Friday, June 5, and continue through the following Wednesday, June 10. The Washington chapter of the Catholic University Alumni association will cooperate with the senior class in several of the coii1- rnencement week functions. The first of these will be the alumni senior dance, which is to be held at the Willard hotel on Friday evening. A baseball game between the alumni and senior teams is scheduled to take place in the university Sta- dium on Tuesday afternoon, and on Tuesday evening the alumn! will give a smoker in honor of the graduating class at the Hamilton hotel.
 BaccaIaureate Mass
 The baccalaureate mass will take place in the crypt of the national
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-04
BOOKLAND CRUISE
 FOR STUDENTS SET

Naugatuck, June 1.-The Howard Whittemore Memorial Children'S Library is sponsoring Q vacation reading club for the boys and girls of the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades of Naugatuck. The club will be in the form of 8 cruise to "Bookland," and the members may visit as many countries as they wish to visit by means of books. Each member must read Q book Q week for twelve weeks. At the last meeting of the club prizes will be given to the boy and to the girl who write the best book report about a book they read on the cruise. Club members will sail on "S.S. Imagina- tion," which leaves from pier 243 Church street at the Children's Library on Thursday, June {. All the boys and girls who have reg istered for the cruise are urged to be present to receive their pass ports and steamship tickets on that day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-04
Senior U. s. Senator From Connecticut to Address
 800 Graduates

Washington, June 1.-The forty seventh annual commencement exercises of The Catholic University of America, Washington, D. O., will take place on Wednesday, June 10, when degrees will be awarded to 800 graduates in all the schools and colleges of the university. His ex- cellency the Most Rev. Michael J. Curley, STD, archbishop of Bal- timore and chancellor of the uni. versity, will preside and confer the degrees, and the commencement address will be delivered by the Hon. Augustine Lonergan, U. U. senator from Connecticut. John H. McDonald, of Culver City, Calf, who Is president of the senior law class and chairman of the student council, will be the valedictorian.
 Program Tomorrow
 Complete plans have been made