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BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER WOODSTOCK — When Jeff Hollowell found out that his two sons had asthma, he started asking himself, “How can we make the air cleaner?” And as an engineer and businessman, Hollowell knew he had to find the answer. He wasn’t yet aware that he’d soon be part of a sani- tation that improves the lives of entire villages and cities as CEO of Biomass Controls. Located out of Putnam, Biomass Controls creates bio- genic refineries that, simply put, take human waste and create clean drinking water, energy and other useful materials. This is a very important sanitation solution for third world coun- Courtesy photo tries, remote villages, and other Jeff Hollowell is hoping to change the world with Biomass Control’s sani- places that are lacking public tation solutions. toilets and sewage systems. NET Hollowell is hoping to change the world with his team, includ- tion by collecting, treating and ing some plans for the Quiet transforming their waste into Clean water is really import- NEUTRALITY Corner in the future. valuable products. ant. The direction we’re going right now, something bad is What is Biomass Controls How are you going about this? going to happen. We need to be Charlie Lentz photo working on right now? focused on clean water. There’s WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy’s Natalie Low, left, and We are trying to scale manu- so many outbreaks right now. Killingly High’s Trinity Angel, battle at the net on Saturday, Oct. For now, our eyes are on India, facturing in India. We are trying Polio might even come back. 27. Woodstock topped Killingly to lift its record to 20-0. The where Prime Minister Modi to meet the demand of 1 million Centaurs are ranked No. 1 in the state in Class L and begin the started a campaign to eradicate refineries, to treat pathogens That’s horrifying. Why is first round of the state tournament on Monday, Nov. 5. High open defecation. This means from water. what you’re doing at Biomass school sports coverage begins on page B-1 of today’s Villager. millions of toilets are being installed. We want to be the solu- Why is this important? Please Read BIOMASS, page A2 Book sale binds community

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN five hours. We had people every last Saturday of the “I’m a real non-fiction that the library is always NEWS STAFF WRITER everywhere. It was just one month, and some children’s buff,” she said with a laugh. pleased to provide more pro- PUTNAM — Over last part of the general craziness programs. “I just read so many.” grams and services through weekend the Friends of the that is Pumpkin Festival day. But while the main pur- She noted that sometimes these fundraisers. They’re a Putnam Public Library sold But it was wonderful, just pose is to sell books, the people will even buy books community gathering place. over $200 worth of books at great.” crowd meant even more to at the Book Nook, read them, You can use the Internet. their fall book sale. Thanks There were many reasons the library than that. and then donate them back Apply for jobs. Get help with to the generosity of the com- the large crowd benefited the “We want people to know to the store. The Friends can tablets or phones. munity — and the crowds library. One being – raising that the Book Nook is there,” then resell the book, help- “We’re not just about from the Great Pumpkin money. The Friends, a 501c3 said Colwell. That’s the book ing raise more money for books,” said Colwell. “But we Festival — money was raised nonprofit organization, uses store down in the library’s the library and keeping the love books.” for the library’s programs these fundraisers to help basement, where the book books available to the public. If you missed the first book and materials. provide materials and pro- sale was held. “It’s just a won- People just don’t like sale, be on the lookout for a The $200 profit was impres- grams for the library that derful way to recycle books throwing away books, said Book Nook sale in December. sive with hardcovers at the benefit the community. This and support the library.” Colwell. Everything will be half off, sale for only $1, and paper- year, the money raised by the The books are also at very “We’re so happy when the making paperbacks only 25 backs are just 50 cents. That’s Friends helped with the Teen low prices, even the ones that community shows up and cents and hardcover books a lot of books sold. Summer Reading Program’s are brand new. It’s a great shows their support,” Colwell 50 cents. “It was an amazing day,” weekly prizes and the musi- place to find gifts, or your said. “It’s a wonderful thing. said Library Director cal performance at the kick- next favorite book. We just want to give the com- Olivia Richman may be Priscilla Colwell. “We had off event in June. Colwell herself has pur- munity good service, pro- reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 526 people in the building The money also went chased many books at the gramming and staffing.” 112 or by e-mail at olivia@ because of the Pumpkin towards the library’s plastic Book Nook, most of them The library is not just stonebridgepress.com Festival. It was wild for those bags, their movie viewings non-fiction. about books, another reason

BEWITCHING NIGHT IN PUTNAM Talking train history in Danielson

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN Vice President Kiara Holmes. NEWS STAFF WRITER “It’s how you get to your job. It’s DANIELSON — Join the how you get to family gatherings. Killingly Historical and It’s a crucial part of your life, but Genealogical Society for a spe- history-wise it’s very neglected.” cial presentation at the Killingly In an area where cars are the Historical Center: Trains of main modes of transportation, Yesteryear. On Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m., how we got to that point is often the public is invited to learn more forgotten. Despite the big role about the importance of trains they play in history, trains are throughout Connecticut – and often neglected from history les- the country’s – history, featur- sons. Especially in smaller towns ing guest speaker Pieter Roose of that may not even know that the Connecticut Eastern Railroad trains once went through their Museum. very streets. Twice a year, the Historical Connecticut chartered its first Society features an interesting railroads in 1832, and by the end speaker at the Killingly Historical of the 19th century about two Center to help residents learn dozen railroad corporations had more about what the society does, built approximately 1,000 miles of and the history that shapes their main line track within the state. current surroundings. The most important of these, The trains are of special inter- according to a historical docu- est because there are train tracks ment from the Historical Society, just a few blocks away from was the New York & New Haven, the Killingly Historical Center, completed in 1848. This was part Olivia Richman photo Putnam’s Trick-Or-Treating night on Friday, Oct. although many people don’t even of the first all-rail route between New York and Boston. It also con- PUTNAM – Putnam Public Library Circulation 26. know this. nected to Willimantic, and other Supervisor Mary Jo Abt gets in the spirit for “Transportation is a topic that people should know about,” said Please Read TRAINS, page ­A2 A2 • Friday, November 2, 2018 Villager Newspapers Teed at Danielson vets coffeehouse DANIELSON — The Tuesday Morning Colangelo will do a Veteran’s Day the group “Local Vocal.” When not per- you. My deep, abiding, gratitude is best Danielson Veternans Coffeehouse speak- Tribute with a medley of patriotic songs. forming or volunteering in the Quiet expressed in performing the songs that er on Nov. 6 is Mike Teed, Killingly Colangelo started singing the National Corner, Colangelo can be found at lifted and inspired you in times of service Business Association. The Danielson Anthem at sporting events while a fresh- the Northeast District Department of – and those that still stir your memory. It Veterans Coffeehouse morning edition man in high school and says she was Health in Brooklyn, where she serves is a privilege to perform for you.” has moved back to our regular venue at “hooked for life.” Since then, she has per- as their Education and Communications The Nov 6th Evening Coffeehouse is 185 Broad Street in Killingly. The coffee- formed at hundreds of venues throughout Coordinator. In that role, she coordinated open to all veterans and a guest. The house opens at 8:30 a.m. for social time New England. She was the lead female a large-scale Fall Prevention Exposition evening coffeehouse will continue to with coffee and buffet, The meeting for- vocalist in a number of local bands, at the Veterans Stand Down Event at be at St. John Lutheran Church 190 mally opens at 9:15 a.m. with announce- including the popular “Coachmen” in the Quinebaug Valley Community College Wauregan Road, Danielson. The evening ments and then the guest speaker pro- early eighties. She has also performed at in June and will organize another expo coffeehouse opens at 7 p.m. For informa- gram will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Bradley Playhouse in Putnam and for veterans in 2019. She proudly wears tion and questions about the Danielson The guest at the Nov. 6 Evening The Hyde Cultural Center in Woodstock the dog tags of her beloved, late father, Veterans Coffeehouse see our facebook Coffeehouse is Linda Colangelo. in numerous theatrical productions, Bert Colangelo, who served in the United page “Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse” many of which States Army. In her own words, Linda or our website dvcoffeehouse.com you she has written for offers this sentiment: “For the veterans may also call Fred Ruhlemann at (860) INC. charitable caus- I am honored to know today, and for the 428-4299. THE SIDING STORE es. 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And and mixed for colors and References Galore • Fully Licensed • Senior Discounts • Lead Safe and clean air, we need a the pollution is really spices and flavors. The change. We need a way bad there, too, but I don’t food in China is amazing to treat human and food know if they realize it. as well. waste without contam- There’s clean air here. inating the air, water It’s a big difference. What are you hoping and land. This doesn’t your work will be able to get much press. It’s very What do you like to do do for the Quiet Corner? sad. when you’re not work- Lower Cost ing? Long-term, we want What is your back- to divert organic materi- ground? I do mostly work. I als from landfills. Food have only taken a few waste, human waste, For 30 years I commut- days off this whole year. textiles, animal waste... ed to the Silicon Valley, And I travel a lot. I’m We want to return that Dry Cleaning! working in technology. not in the US much back to the soil. It reduc- My value was, ‘If we can anymore. I really like es greenhouse gasses, measure it, we can man- to travel, visiting new and improves the soil age it.’ That has carried countries. I like the dif- for growing food and over to my work with ferent cultures. The dif- preventing erosion. Biomass Controls, in the ferent food. The differ- form of our phone app, ent people. Olivia Richman may Kelvin. It can be used to be reached at (860) 928- measure our biorefinery What are some inter- 1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail system performances’ esting foods you’ve at olivia@stonebridge- Wash & Fold both out in the field and tried? press.com remotely. I like wedding biry- TRAINS knew it would be a perfect fit for her, and continued from page A­­­ 1 was continuously surprised by the Quiet Service Corner’s history. spots throughout Connecticut. She learned that a trolley line used to go The speech by Roose will dive further through Danielson. This made the area a into this railroad’s fascinating history. tourist destination, which made the town The trials and errors. The improvements further develop Alexander Lake. and inventions. And the unusual stories, In an area like Danielson “you just people, places and structures that went never know what you’re going to find,” she along with it. noted. You can see the history throughout “History is just so interesting because Main Street, hidden in plan sight. you can learn so much from it,” said “There’s a rich history if you look close Holmes. “Even with politics, you can see enough.” certain trends happening today that we saw 20, and even 100, years ago.” Olivia Richman may be reached at (860) Her interest in history led Holmes to 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at olivia@ the Killingly Historical and Genealogical stonebridgepress.com Society when she moved to the area. She

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Meet The Candidates

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Malloy’s proposals to cut school funding and invest in job training to give workers the skills to succeed in DANIELSON — Quinebaug Fine Arts Department and the On Wednesday, Nov. 14 – Fall the 21st Century economy. VOTE BUSINESS LEADER Valley Community College has a QVCC Cultural Programming Open House, 6 p.m. Prospective DAVE CODERRE Dave is a Local Leader and Business Leader, Not a for State Senate variety of free community events Committee present Waiting for students can learn about our 50 Politician. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH in the month of November. Yoko: A Celebration of Faculty degree and certificate programs A Connecticut native who was born and raised in Putnam, Dave Coderre2018.com is a local leader who has served two terms on the Putnam Board On Wednesday, Nov. 7 – Authors featuring Faculty Cindi and meet with the faculty who of Selectman. Financial Aid Night, 5:30 p.m. Brassington and Jonathan teach the courses. There will Dave is working to strengthen his community. He is an experienced Kim Rich, QVCC Director Andersen. Both will be reading be a $1,000 scholarship given businessman who is ready to bring his 30 years of business and of Financial Aid, will pres- from their latest publications. to one student who has applied financial experience to Hartford. Dave Coderre is a Hartford outsider who will put results for taxpay- ent important information An open mic follows the featured on or before Nov. 14, attends ers ahead of party bosses and special interests. to help you make the import- performances. This show is the open house and enrolls at QVCC To Change Hartford, ant decisions about paying for latest in the popular Waiting for for either the spring or fall 2019 We Need to Change Who We Send to Hartford a college education. Topics Yoko Spoken Word Series and is semester. include: Funding Your College open to the public. On Wednesday, Nov. 21 – Education, Sources and Types of On Friday, Nov. 9 – Veteran’s Alumni Mixer – Courthouse Bar Financial Aid, How to Complete Day Celebration, 2 p.m. Join the and Grill in Putnam, 6:30 p.m. the FAFSA and Common college as it celebrates veterans. QVCC alumni are encouraged to Questions of Misconceptions After a ceremony in the QVCC attend for a night of networking about Financing College. This Auditorium, guests are invited and reconnecting to the college. is open to anyone interested in to spend time in the Veterans QVCC graduates of all ages are attending any college and par- Garden, where 38 new bricks will invited to enjoy food, drinks, ents of high school seniors. be dedicated and for the open- and good company in downtown On Thursday, Nov. 8 – ing of the Veterans Connection Putnam. Waiting for Yoko Ono: Spoken Photo Exhibit, in the SPIROL www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Word Series, 6 p.m. The QVCC Art Gallery.

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Olivia Richman photos

The Labonte and Beausoleil families get into the spirit. “We come every year,” said Matt, pictured with son Gabriel Mooney. “It’s better than Halloween.”

Richard Thompson as a (stilted) Dementor, accompanied by daughter Harper, dressed as Harry Potter.

A haunting pianist entertained the crowds on Main Street.

BELOW: The Putnam Fire Department had a fun time giving out The Jacques family shows off their Mario Greyson Fuller as the Marshmallow Man goes candy. Kart-themed costume collection. Trick or Treating with father Tim.

Jeff Gendron with 8 year-old astronaut Collin.

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CJSA NE District Jamboree: from the back to support Sherman on NECONN U10 and U9 girls were unde- the attack. feated at the district jamboree at Star NECONN finished the day with a 4-2 Hill in Tolland on Saturday October win over Ellington. Amber Sherman 27th. and Rita Rawcliffe combined to score U10 Girls: NECONN opened the day NECONN’s goals. Journee Scott used with a 2-0 win over Columbia Windham. her tenacity to cause major disruptions The match was extremely physical but in the Ellington midfield which helped NECONN used their speed and a strong NECONN push numbers forward. defensive performance to win the U9 Girls: NECONN handily defeated game. Annabelle DaSilva and Ashley their opponents in all 3 games at the Boudreau held Columbia Windham’s all Jamboree. Kaitlyn Teal of Woodstock star striker scoreless. Amber Sherman put on a offensive show scoring 7 goals. scored both goals for NECONN. Lorelai Kezlee Baker and Scarlett Beliveau Fish made some key saves in goal to Coyle also added goals for NECONN. earn her first of two shutouts for the Addison Shaw, Ella Nagle, Erin Park, day. and Kaylee Letourneau played strong on Next up was a 3-0 win against defense. Erin Russell, Danika Beliveau Willington/Ashford/Mansfield. Coyle, and Grace Rose Carpenter all Sherman continued her dominating notched shutouts in goal. The team performance notching a hat trick. looks to finish their undefeated season Charlotte Caisse, Nyla Magalhaes, and on November 3rd against QVASA. Avery Grant all made strong runs up

Courtesy photo The NECONN U10 girls: top row: Annabelle Dasilva, Amber Sherman. Sitting: Lorelai Fish, Charlotte Caisse, Avery Grant, Rita Rawcliffe, Ashley Boudreau. Kneeling: Nyla Magalhaes, Journee Scott. Grant helps teens learn leadership Early this year, the Windham- who were participating in the workshop on Saturday morn- Tolland 4-H Camp was award- Teen Republic meeting in April. ing, each participant had three ed a $5,000 grant by Staples This group provides camper different chances to lead a Foundation, through a program teens an opportunity to con- group of their peers in some called 2 Million & Change. This nect during the off season with- way during the rest of the day. program allows Staples associ- out technology and focuses on Kim asked each of the teens to ates around the globe to direct building leadership skills and reflect on what leaders in their more than 2 million dollars in community service. The second lives look like to them, to reflect donations each year to not for group to benefit were the teen on what qualities are needed for profits they support. Camp leaders for the 2018 camp season leadership and friendship skill Director, Heather Logee, was as part of their staff orientation building, and to think about very excited to receive this fund- week. This program is open to how each of them could be lead- ing to enhance the leadership teens who have completed 9th, ers among their peers and fami- training aspect of Windham 10th or 11th grades. Sixty teens ly. Her mantra is everyone can Tolland’s 4-H camp program. participated this year, assigned become a leader if you take the She was able to purchase lead- to work with cabin counselors time to analyze and develop the ership activity supplies and cur- and assisting counselors in the qualities and skills that good riculum materials and to con- 15 different activity programs leaders possess. tract with Kim Aycock, MSTS, that are offered during camp Tyler Waterman from to conduct a series of three weeks. Southbury and Ben Torre Courtesy photo interactive workshops this Teen Weekend, held from from Brooklyn were two of the A grant helped teens at Windham Tolland 4-H Camp. Tyler Waterman, left, year with camper teens . Kim is October 19-21 at the camp. teens at the workshop. Ben has from Southbury and Ben Torre, right, from Brooklyn took part. a North Carolina educator who Thirty teens were in attendance attended camp for 4 years and has more than 30 years experi- at this two day event, which was a Teen Leader for the past ence in year-round and seasonal offered hiking, pumpkin carv- two. Tyler has five years of matured personally and devel- formal teen leader, both stated summer camp positions and as ing, cupcake decorating, com- camp attendance under his belt. oped confidence to be comfort- that helping younger campers a middle/high school and col- munity service project work at Both said that camp encourages able in assuming leadership with homesickness, behavioral lege level teacher. camp, choosing theme weeks leadership growth among camp- roles in their school, family and issues or social skills has been The first participants in this for camp next year and lead- ers of all ages. They reported camp lives as a result of their a rewarding part of their own training were a group of 12 teens ership training. After Kim’s that they felt that they had both camp attendance. Whether as camp experience. an experienced camper or as a

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Elect LARRY GROH JR. VOTE NOVEMBER 6TH For State Reresentative 51st District - Putnam, Thompson and Killingly On November 6th Vote for Experience Larry Groh Jr. for State Representative • We need a strong voice with fiscal management EXPERIENCE to stand up for us in Hartford. Larry is the only candidate with this experience. He is ready for the challenges facing our local communities and the State, and with your vote, he looks forward to being part of the solution. As your State Representative: • Larry will fight for our fair share of state funding to protect essential local services, like QVCC and Day Kimball Hospital, as well as seniors’ and veterans’ programs. Larry will work to make a better Connecti- cut for our families and their future generations. Larry will work to properly fund our education system. As a Corrections Office and First Selectman, Larry has seen first-hand the real cost of underfunding education.

Larry is endorsed by the Connecticut State Police Union, Connecticut Police and Fire Union, CEA Honor Roll, CT AFL-CIO, AFSCME Council 4, Working Families of CT, Association of Retired Teachers of CT, National Association of Social Workers, Planned Parenthood, Killingly, Putnam and Thompson Democratic Town Committees. For a ride to the polls, please call 959-444-3755

Paid for by Larry Groh Jr. for 51st District, State Representative, Lauri Germain, Treasurer, Approved by Larry Groh Jr A6 • Friday, November 2, 2018 Villager Newspapers Scarecrows on Thompson Common THOMPSON – This is the last week- end to vote on the spectacular spooky scarecrows on the Thompson Common. The contest allowed residents to show off their creativity while giving them the chance to beautify the common for fall. Olivia Richman photos

“The Graduate” A classic scarecrow

“Crayola Scarecrow”

“My Kitty Cat”

Families can take pictures on the Town Common’s pumpkin fall display.

“Cowboy Stormtrooper”

Gary, from Spongebob Squarepants.

The Grinch made an appearance, complete with a map. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, November 2, 2018 • A7 Spooky scenes in Pomfret

NEWS STAFF WRITER Halloween. It’s become a well-known the corner we have some gory scenes, “We call them when the pumpkins tradition for many families in the sur- including a guy getting cut in half with are here,” explained Carter. “They POMFRET – The Carter Family Farm rounding towns, and there’s always a two-person saw. There’s also a deer come and take them home, have a carv- has over 1,000 carved pumpkins. And something new to see. head on a lawn mower. Underneath ing party, then they bring them back to that’s not counting the plastic ones. Back when they started getting Trick the lawn mower there’s hands and feet be put on display and lit up.” There’s animatronics, spooky scenes, or Treaters, the brothers had a dummy sticking out. This is the deer’s revenge. Seeing the community come together and almost 50 jug skeletons. So why that would swing out of a tree halfway He’s running someone over.” to help out with their free Halloween have the Carter brothers been decorat- up their dark driveway. Seeing the kids So how do the brothers come up with attraction has really warmed the broth- ing their walkway for Halloween to the react to the scare inspired them to keep these spectacularly spooky displays? ers’ hearts. They even have people come extreme for almost 50 years? doing more. It just grew and grew “until “My warped sense of humor,” said to help them set up. “We love scaring people,” said John we had this.” Carter with a laughed. “People come here to meet friends or Carter, who runs the farm with his Now, there are 1,015 carved pump- And how do they set all this up in make new friends and to get scared,” brother, Jimmy. “It’s fun to watch them kins, and over 400 plastic ones. There time for Halloween? he said. go, ‘Aaah.’ ” are 46 milk jug skeletons hanging Well, the brothers start putting On Halloween night, the Carter Fair enough. That’s what Halloween throughout the property, including six together all the displays at the begin- Family Farm can see upwards of 400 is all about after all. aliens. There’s 40 glowing aliens in one ning of October. John sets up the scenes visitors or more. Since the 70s, the Carter Family Farm area of the walk-through, and there’s and his brother sets up the pumpkin “It’s a unique experience,” said has been creating a Halloween hor- also a vampire bunny and frog. displays. The 1,000s of pumpkins are Carter. “There’s a lot of pumpkins.” ror-land for the Quiet Corner to come “This year, I made a spider skeleton,” carved by volunteers, who have left and experience up until the day after said Carter with a chuckle. “Around their names over the years.

Courtesy photos The Carter Family Farm in Pomfret decorates for Halloween.

A Real Keeper

Photo Reprints Available Call Villager Newspapers for details 860-928-1818 or drop us an email at [email protected] A8 • Friday, November 2, 2018 Villager Newspapers A symbol P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 of hope and Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner healing OPINION On Sunday, December 2, the citizens of northeast Connecticut will gath- er together for what has LETTERS TO THE EDITOR become a beloved tradition On Voting in support of the Hospice and Palliative Care program of Day Kimball Healthcare This is not an editorial about poli- Coderre’s history troubles Putnam reader At Home. Families and tics. This is not a column written in friends will gather together support of a candidate. This is not I have long been a supporter of Senator would be on his agenda. on village greens across the even about any particular upcoming Mae Flexer for her work on so many issues, The fact that Mr. Coderre is challenging region, singing Christmas election or issue or policy. This is but especially her incredible record of accom- Senator Flexer, who has won bipartisan carols, sharing words of com- actually an editorial just about vot- plishment in giving voice to women’s and accolades for her work on domestic vio- fort and encouragement, and ing. domestic violence issues. She is undoubtedly lence, should be insulting to every voter. unite in one magical moment For most of us, voting isn’t super the leading voice in state government when Republicans should have known better and lighting the “Hospice Tree exciting. It’s not a holiday around it comes to confronting the disappointingly Mr. Coderre should take responsibility for of Life”. As the season of which we can theme a cook-out or persistent problems of domestic violence in his actions. giving approaches, we take picnic or party. No one wishes any- our culture. time to It is therefore truly stunning, almost unbe- Cynthia Dunne reflect on one a Happy Election Day and chil- the jour- lievable, that I read in the Hartford Courant Putnam dren definitely do not clamor to be ney of taken to the polls to watch the voting that Senator Flexer’s opponent in this year’s election, David Coderre, has been arrested (Editor’s note: Coderre acknowledged the hospice process. But wouldn’t it be terrific multiple times for domestic violence inci- and sig- if they did? What if we treated elec- arrests, two for disorderly conduct and one dents, including hitting his ex-wife in the for violating a restraining order in 2011, and nificance tions the way we treat Super Bowl head and violating a restraining order. This one for willful trespass at the Rhode Island of this Sunday? What if we made it the “Big kind of behavior is entirely unacceptable for home of his ex-wife in May 2017. The first three commu- Deal” that it truly is? Why don’t all a would-be public official. arrests, which occurred in Connecticut during nity cele- Americans LOVE voting? Does vot- If Coderre represents the 29th district in the five-month period between January and Philanthropy bration of ing need a marketing make-over? Hartford what kind of example does that set May 2011, were erased after Coderre completed hope and Maybe so. for the men and women of our state. Will a court-mandated family violence program. Matters healing. Think about it: your vote is your he continue the ongoing work to protect The fourth arrest was dismissed in 3rd District The voice. It is your most powerful way victims? With his history I doubt this issue Court in Warwick, R.I., in June 2017.) word Kristen Willis ‘hospice’ to decisively state your preference. DIRECTOR OF comes No one can or should influence your DEVELOPMENT, from the vote. Your vote is an actual, doc- Dauphinais supports freedoms DAY KIMBALL name umented and counted opinion. It’s HEALTHCARE given to better than a Facebook “like”, or a After meeting Anne Dauphinais at a Town our tax burden. Our state government does a place of retweet or a swipe. It means even Hall meeting in Killingly I quickly realized a not have a revenue problem; it has what I call refuge for more than holding a sign, or having couple important things about her and what a ‘spend then tax’ problem. Higher taxes and people making pilgrimages she stands for. She is a strong supporter of tolls will not correct this issue they will only a bumper sticker, signing an online in the 15th century. Today, the freedoms that were bestowed upon us by make it even more difficult to turn around petition, or sending an email. the word hospice is associ- our founding fathers and is also a supporter the financial crisis our state is in. I cannot ated with world-wide orga- Voting, in our country, is a of governmental fiscal responsibility. In a support a candidate who wants to increase right. It cannot be taken from you. nizations that care for the time when our liberties are being slowly the tax burden that will be placed on the terminally ill and their fami- Throughout American history, it stripped away from us we need more elected backs of Connecticut’s working families for has been fought for, debated, argued, lies. The first hospice organi- officials like Anne who will work to protect generations which is one of the many reasons zation was begun in London, amended and signed into law…for our freedoms not only at the state level but why I support Anne Dauphinais — a working UK in 1967 and the first hos- YOU. What was once a privilege also at the local and federal levels. dad. pice in the United States was restricted to a single, narrow seg- We also need representatives who under- founded right here in the ment of the population is now a free- stand the burdens that high taxes have on all Jason Anderson state of Connecticut in New dom that all Americans are literally the working families and will work to reduce Dayville Haven in 1974. The move- born with ment was of great interest Yet for many, voting is a guilt-driv- to medical and lay people en, exasperating “why do I have to Coderre will make tough decisions wanting to care for the ter- do this?” burdensome task. It’s one minally ill by using a team It is a real pleasure that I forward this letter sions. Dave’s 30 year career in finance makes more thing to do on a busy work day approach of nurses, physi- of endorsement of David Coderre, candidate him very well qualified to do just that. If cians, social workers, cler- and inspires inner arguments: “What for State Senator in the 29th Senatorial District Connecticut is going to join the rest of the if the lines are long?” “I can’t stand gy, home health aides, phar- of Connecticut. The State of Connecticut is in nation, as it prospers, we need Dave Coderre macists and volunteers to any of these politicians!” “Should I a very tough financial condition. We need in the State Senate to help make that happen. care for and be supportive vote for or against Issue whatever?” change. We need people who will look beyond of patients and their fami- “I don’t want to admit how LITTLE the tax and spend policies of the past admin- David Babbitt lies. This team approach in I really know about anything on the istrations and a person like Dave Coderre Thompson medical care was a new con- ballot.” In the same spirit of granting who can make tough taxpayer saving deci- cept in the mid-20th century Election Day a status equal to major and until that time, had been football games, what’s needed is just physician oriented and most a little pre-game prep. You wouldn’t Chviek endorses Rosati Randall patients were cared for and predict your Super Bowl winner spent their final days in a Christine Rosati Randall is an experienced service. It’s election season and Anne now hospital or nursing home. without at least knowing the teams’ candidate for state representative; she has claims to have suddenly found state funding. records. Do the same with those can- At the time of the hospice first-hand knowledge of the workings of state The Plainfield BOF approved local funding movement, visiting nurse didates and issues! We have so much government. In 2016, Christine worked to for the project but Anne was absent from that information at our fingertips today, agencies had been in exis- bring transit service to Plainfield after it left meeting. An attendee asked when the service tence for a century, caring including right here in the newspa- in 1998. would start and was told when state funding for the indigent, chronically per you are reading. You know more In Oct 2016 Christine put her support in is received. Fact is, the transit bus would ill and making home visits than you think. writing, stating, “More travel opinions means have been restored two years earlier but to new mothers and babies. Along with voting, we are granted better access to goods, services, employment Anne didn’t support it. It has been confirmed When the Medicare Act the right to express opinions. Active, opportunities and an improved quality of life there is no state funding for this project at was passed in 1966, a provi- engaged citizens can and do discuss for all residents of the region.” Whereas in the present time. This is important to our sion was made in the law to issues and situations and very often that same year, Ann Dauphinais stated, on a community and a shame that Dauphinais has cover home visits making disagree with one another. Voting is local radio station, that the state had bigger used this for her own political gain. home health care services the civilized expression of putting priorities and that the bus was a want and more available to those in not a need. Roz Chviek need. By 1976, most of the action behind words. Anyone can Two years have gone by without transit speak an opinion. Anyone can also Plainfield small towns of northeastern vote in matters relating to that opin- Connecticut who had begun ion. If someone chooses NOT to vote, their own home care agen- Flexer will fight for local hospitals cies as early as the 1940’s their opinion, while no less valid, merged to form Community is nonetheless wasted. Your vote is Mae Flexer has been a strong proponent our environment, to speak up for seniors and Health and Homecare. This your choice to use your voice…and for those of us in the Northeast Corner. We all Connecticut residents health care needs. consolidation gave home to truly make it heard. need Mae to continue the fight to protect Day All of us in Northeastern Connecticut need a care personnel the ability On Tuesday, November 6, don’t sit Kimball and Windham hospitals, to contin- voice in Hartford who cares about our needs. to come together in a more this one out. Your vote is REAL. It is ue her support of teachers and of local and Mae cares. I urge you to vote for Mae Flexer. organized fashion in serving counted. It matters. VOTE! state schools, and to honor and guarantee the residents of the north- veterans their earned benefits. We need Mae Cathy D’Agostino east. From the Publisher in Hartford to continue her fight to preserve Brooklyn Over the next several years, a discussion began about starting an organized hospice program encom- passing the service areas The power of charm of Lawrence Memorial I read a piece recently about charm. Mr. Epstein’s work. Being well rals that help solve problems. Empathy is Hospital, Backus Hospital, At a time when the world is so full of groomed like having good manners a major component of charm in his mind. and Day Kimball Hospital. sad, bad news, the article by Joseph make relationships more pleasant He loves old movies and can identify the Representatives from the Epstein, was a welcome change. The and makes interactions go smooth- charming actors in an instant. He is pretty three areas met for a peri- author decided to ask friends to name ly. In my childhood, good manners charming himself, actually. od of three years and as a five people from any walk of life were constantly being reinforced. It is easy to mix up charm with flirta- result of that collaboration, whom they thought charming. Most I did the same to my children and tiousness. Once women were supposed Hospice of Northeastern people were stuck after one or two. now I remind my grandchildren to to be charming and the most superficial Connecticut was established Many recalled actors from long ago, look people in the eye, say please way was to flirt. I’ve watched countless in 1983. Since that time, the especially Audrey Hepburn and Cary and thank you, all the usual rules. women flirt quite effectively with men, program has undergone Grant, names that my daughters NANCY WEISS Good manners were created to other women and even children. It works various organizational con- might struggle to remember. Charm make life move more smoothly. for the moment, but doesn’t get the the figurations, and by virtue is an elusive quality, but one about They add to charm but aren’t the depth of real charm, which is always a bit of its eventual merger with which we might agree if we tried. entire package. undefinable. Day Kimball Hospital, added Charm isn’t charisma, a quality once I suppose charming people must also be The truly charming people I have a palliative care program. associated with great leaders and occa- likeable, but think of friends and individ- known, some now gone and a few still The hospital also created sionally with politicians. As we move uals one admires, who aren’t. There are living, worked hard without showing it. an inpatient hospital suite toward local and statewide elections, I folks who have interesting opinions, gen- They didn’t necessarily reveal a great deal located in what is now our can’t say I’ve seen much charm or charis- erous spirits but cranky personalities or a about themselves and weren’t aggressive Rose Bove LaRose Cancer ma, although both attributes would cer- bit too much candor. I learned early in life with their opinions. They made me and Center and the first patient tainly be useful. I have noted that most not to ask my mother for a direct answer to everyone else feel that they had all the was admitted in October of candidates are certain they can change a question if I didn’t want the unvarnished time in the world to hear stories. I miss 2013. In 1984, thirty-three everything that has gone wrong before truth. She pulled no punches about Santa the charming people who are gone and patients and their families they arrived on the scene. They have to Claus or her position on the existence of cherish the company of those whom I still were served by the program. believe it or they wouldn’t run for office. angels and followed her own conscience in encounter. In 2017, our hospice team Winston Churchill and Franklin Delano how she treated other people. I’m quoting Joseph Epstein: “Charm ele- was honored to care for 148 Roosevelt are cited in the piece I read. I asked my husband what he thought vates the spirit, widens our lens on life, patients and families. They apparently had charm, but FDR constituted charm. He pointed out that he heightens its color, intensifies and sweet- While the program was deeply hated in some quarters and sees charm in a person who asks questions ens it…. No one truly needs it, but how sad has grown, Hospice and Churchill was voted out of office after all and then listens to the answers and follows to live without it”. Ditto. I wish there Palliative Care of NE CT has he had done during WWII. up with a comment or another query. He was more. Turn To SYMBOL ­­­A13 Charm is also not style, according to sees charm in a person who makes refer- page V­ illager Newspapers Friday, November 2, 2018 • A9 Who was Governor when Killingly was incorporated?

Election day 2018 is almost ied land surveying. As a young ally obliged to give his all to emergency.” Buckingham also beginning in 1948. After his elec- upon us. It’s hard to miss the the state, even raised money for his troops and tion to the General Assembly in multitude of political signs that investing his when possible, he visited the 1949, he divided his responsi- blanket the landscape. I am own capital to camps. In one visit, someone bilities between local and state getting very tired of all the neg- Killingly help fund the asked the governor if he could offices. He became Governor in ative campaign ads on televi- at 300 war. On sever- make sure the paymaster could January 1961, when Governor sion. al occasions he visit the troops because he was Ribicoff resigned to become Since this is a gubernatori- took out per- late on paying them. Governor Secretary of Health, Education al year, I think first I’ll chal- sonal loans to Buckingham went one step and Welfare under President MARGARET lenge your memories about our pay soldiers for further and left a personal John F. Kennedy. Mr. Dempsey, governors. Do you know who WEAVER their service. check for his troops, covering Connecticut’s first foreign-born Connecticut’s first governor During the war, all their salaries” (https://con- Governor in almost 300 years, was? Who was Governor when the governor necticuthistory.org/connecti- was elected twice on his own Killingly was incorporated in kept in close cuts-war-gov”. over Republican opponents, 1708? Can you name some- man, Buckingham moved to contact with Union leaders, Putnam’s John Dempsey in 1962 and 1966. “ He died one who was a governor from Norwich to work in a dry goods including President Lincoln, became Connecticut’s 81st gov- July 16, 1989. (www.nytimes. Northeastern Connecticut? store which was owned by his who recognized the remark- ernor in 1961 following the res- com/1989/07/17/obituaries; The Last Green Valley? uncle, Giles Buckingham. He able effort that he put forth. ignation of Governor Abraham www.nga.org/governor/john- In the earliest years of the spent a short time working in However, the governor had to Ribicoff. “He served as dempsey) Colony of Connecticut “the a wholesale store in New York fight opposition in Connecticut. Connecticut’s Governor from Don’t forget to vote on Governor presided over the City, but by 1826 he was back in Criticism for the war and the 1961 to 1971, overseeing the Tuesday, November 6. Your General Assembly before it Norwich where he established Union littered the papers, but passage of a job-training law input is important. was divided into two houses his own dry goods business. Buckingham kept Connecticut that became the model for the Mark Your Calendars: in 1698. From that date until In 1848, he left the business largely unified. Federal Manpower Training The Killingly Historical & the adoption of the constitution and helped form the Hayward With men across the nation Act, and the first revision of the Genealogical Society will of 1818 the Governor presided Rubber Company, serving as injured and dying and with Connecticut Constitution in 150 host a program on Trains of in the council or upper house, its manager and treasurer… no end to the war in sight, years, which redrew the bound- Yester Year by Pieter Roos with a casting vote but no veto Buckingham was active in Governor Buckingham con- aries of the General Assembly from the Connecticut Eastern power. At the present time the Norwich politics as a Whig, tinued to ask Connecticut res- districts. Railroad Museum on Saturday, Lieutenant Governor presides and he served several terms as idents to enlist in the Union “In the Dempsey years, Nov. 3, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at over the Senate” (Celebrate mayor. army. With a population of only Connecticut was also among the Killingly Historical & Connecticut 350, p. 34). “In 1857, he was considered 475,000, the governor had a lim- the first states to impose restric- Genealogical Center, 196 Main According to the above as a candidate for governor on ited number of able men to fight tions on air and water pollu- St., Danielson, CT. Free and work the earliest Governor of the Union ticket, but a storm the war. By the war’s end, 55,000 tion, well in advance of simi- fun for the whole family. Free Connecticut was John Haynes kept some of his supporters Connecticut men were sent to lar Federal laws. Mr. Dempsey refreshments and food. Free who first served in 1639, again from attending the nominat- battle. In his yearly message also pushed through the first parking at Key Bank or in in 1641 and then off and on until ing convention in New Haven, to the people of Connecticut, appropriations to establish front of the Killingly Historical 1653. Edward Hopkins was and he lost in a close vote to Buckingham continued to ask the University of Connecticut Center. All are welcome! There elected the following year (1640) Alexander Holley, who went on for more from his constituents. Health Center, which includes will be a question and answer and seven other years. George to win the election. In 1858, the Thousands in Connecticut the hospital named for him. period after the program. Wyllys served only one term in American and Republican par- volunteered to fight, and few Born in Ireland, John Noel Questions-call 860-779-7250. 1642. Gurdon Saltonstall of New ties, which made up the Union needed to be drafted to reach Dempsey was born Jan. 3, 1915, Margaret M. Weaver London was Governor in 1708 slate of candidates, could not Lincoln’s quota for the state. in Cahir, County Tipperary, Killingly Municipal Historian, and was responsible for choos- agree on whom to run for gov- The governor spent as much Ireland, the only son of a career October 2018 For additional ing the names of Killingly and ernor. Buckingham was cho- time and money as was needed British Army officer. He immi- information email me at mar- Pomfret for the newly created sen as a compromise candidate. to make sure the troops were grated with his family in 1925 [email protected] or towns after his ancestral manor He defeated the Democratic properly prepared for battle. to Putnam in the northeast- visit the Killingly Historical & in Killingsley in Pontefract, candidate, James T. Pratt. He recognized the importance ern corner of the state. Mr. Genealogical Center Wed. or Sat. England. Buckingham would be reelect- of having quality guns, uni- Dempsey lived there most of his 10-4 or www.killinglyhistorical. During the Civil War ed annually for seven more forms, and equipment and the life, working first in the town’s org. or call 860-779-7250. Like us William A. Buckingham (1858- years, though the 1860 elec- governor’s relentless efforts to then-booming textile industry at Facebook at www.facebook. 66) of Norwich served as the tion proved to be very close” equip his men did not go unno- and then in Town Hall, which com/killinglyhistoricalsociety. State’s Governor. Buckingham (https://ctstatelibrary.org/ ticed. President Lincoln com- became the base for his rise in Mail for the Killingly Historical was born “May 28, 1804 in wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ mended the troops he received state politics. (He was) elected & Genealogical Society, Inc. Lebanon, Connecticut…(and) William-A.-Buckingham.pdf). from Connecticut, stating, to the Putnam City Council at or the Killingly Historical and attended the local village David Lucian wrote the fol- “The Connecticut regiments the age of 21, and over the next Genealogical Center should be school as a child. He went on lowing about Buckingham: give me no trouble; Governor 25 years served in every elected sent to PO Box 265, Danielson, to attend the Bacon Academy “Often working around the Buckingham always sends municipal position, including Connecticut 06329. in Colchester, where he stud- clock, the governor felt person- them fully equipped for any six two-year terms as Mayor, Fundamentals of asset allocation

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Using asset allocation, you identify stocks, you can choose to invest in large who are investing through a workplace the asset classes that are appropriate companies that tend to be less risky retirement savings plan typically invest LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Truppa is a proven judge Gray is the right choice I urge my fellow voters to get out cial temperament. Judge Truppa has Let’s see, in the race for State with 35 years of experience, or some- and vote in the upcoming election served the public’s best interest by Treasurer, Republican Thad Gray has one with no experience? on November 6, 2018. What a crucial catching up on a back log of cases, 35 years of financial and investment An easy choice in my opinion, expe- time for our us, nationally and local- extended hours to make the court management experience of billions of rience does matter. Thad is the right ly. Probate Judge Andrea L. Truppa, readily available to all and brought dollars, retiring at the top of his profes- man for the job. serving the 27th Probate District the courts up to the 21st. century by sion; his opponent has no professional (Canterbury, Killingly, Plainfield, and upgrading from dial up to digital inter- investment experience. None. Joanne Eiler Sterling), is running for re-election, net! She has provided a welcoming, Ask yourself, who do you want man- Brooklyn and I want to let you know why I think caring, and highly competent forum aging our state’s cash, debt, and pen- she is the best candidate. I have known for individuals and families to resolve sion funds of $42 billion? Someone Andrea Truppa for over 25 years. She their cases in a fair, prompt and cour- has been a lawyer most of that time teous manner. Judge Truppa has prov- dedicating her practice to helping peo- en herself to be quite an asset to our ple in need and advocating for their Probate system. In my opinion, she is rights. deserving of our vote in the upcoming For the past four years, Andrea election on November 6, 2018. Please Additional Letters to the Editor Truppa has proven herself to be an out- join me and vote to re-elect Judge standing judge of our Probate Court. Truppa! on the following pages She consistently has demonstrated Bonnie Domonte sound judgment and an excellent judi- Dayville A10 • Friday, November 2, 2018 Villager Newspapers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Barton supports Lamont and Bysiewicz Speak your mind at the polls In 1983, after graduating from the during natural or man-made disasters, Are we doomed? It may seem so. doing so, they “transcend social con- University of Notre Dame, I moved to advocates for smart investments in our As reported by a CBS poll this sum- straints and therefore be more power- Hartford, not because, at the time, we schools and transportation infrastruc- mer, 91 percent of “strong Trump sup- ful”. Certainly, Trump has tapped into didn’t have an income tax. Illinois, ture, champions ways to make health- porters” trust him to provide accurate this mind set. the state of my birth and run by care for everyone more affordable, and information. It is okay to support your However, Chou notes that when Republicans at the time, did. I moved protects our civil rights and environ- guy, but it is immoral, unethical and much has turned negative, “positive, to our state because one of the insur- ment to name a few. This requires the down-right stupid to not ever question optimistic, ideals may seem more pow- ance companies offered me a job. governor to be a person who can facil- the truth of even the most outrageous erful.” (New Scientist, 13 October, 2018) Creating jobs is what will really get itate a consensus among the various of claims. Especially when such claims The problem here is that we, as a soci- our state moving forward, but it must factions in our state and point them in refute reporting of events extensive- ety, have become so arrogant and cyni- be a fair economy, one that supports the direction of resolving our state’s ly documented by many independent cal that many don’t care that truth has equal pay, fights workplace harass- myriad and complex issues. sources. any importance to our existence, histo- ment, supports a living wage, offers job This year the person who can best The alt-right claims a vast conspira- ry or decisions. Just say things that we retraining programs and paid family lead our state is Ned Lamont. His cy of the liberal media. This is patently want to hear and feed our basest fears. and medical leave. What the Arthur decades of business experience give absurd. How could hundreds of thou- As Giuliani said, “the truth is not the Laffer and tinkle down economics dis- him a fresh, energetic, and experienced sands of media personnel agree to and truth”. Trumps avid supporters don’t ciples choose to ignore are the warn- view at how our government can better keep such a monstrous secret? really care about the good of the many ings of Presidents Franklin Roosevelt serve us. Without being governor, he What is much more plausible is a or the survival of a republic. Their and Dwight Eisenhower. These two already helped our state’s economy by relatively few, including the President, agenda does not include any altruism. Presidents acknowledged that unbri- convincing Infosys to setup a head- having a self-serving agenda based It aims only to the individual. dled or crony capitalism is as much quarters in Hartford that will bring on fabrication and perversion. The Here we have a President, a Congress a threat to our democracy as commu- us a thousand jobs. In addition, his agenda of Fox News pundits is fame and an element of the media who are nism and fascism were. years teaching at Harding High School and money. Their success is feeding unfettered by logic, shame, law, respect, Over the past four decades, we have and CCSU helped him understand the information to the true believers. The greed or public opinion. seen how Republican tax cuts favor plight of the poor, working and middle problem is that they never provide, So, are we doomed to a fascist future? the wealthy, who hoard it, thus wid- classes. nor can they, proof of what they say. We can survive a Caesarian take-over ening income inequality and decreas- One of the first intelligent executive Assertions are made with the imprima- only so long that individuals have the ing revenues to our federal and state decisions he made was asking Susan tur of authority but they are built on courage and energy to understand that governments. In addition, many cap- Bysiewicz to be his Lt. Governor. Her a foundation of sand. The sad thing is preserving the Republic is tantamount. tains of industry cheat taxpayers by extensive experience in government, as that their audience will not or cannot More important than single issue impoverishing their employees, who a 3 term state representative and then make the least effort to check veracity. decisions. More important than fears must apply for government assistance as a 3 term Secretary of State, will help Thus a foundation of sand stands. blown out of proportion. to survive. Despite Republican prom- both of them navigate our state through The agenda of Trump is also fame There is, indeed, much hope. Right ises that the recently passed tax cuts the complexity of resolving the prob- and money. Like all narcissists, every- now, the entrenched Trump supporters would increase revenues to the federal lems we face. thing is about him. He has stumbled number only 25 percent or so of the elec- government, the opposite is happening. On November 6, vote for Ned Lamont onto a group hungry for change and for torate. We who oppose Trump’s dicta- The same will happen to our state if we and Susan Bysiewicz. They are the someone saying the outrageous. torial and anti-Constitutional actions elect a candidate who repeats the same best gubernatorial team to lead the A professor at University of Virginia, are obligated to speak our minds and false promise that John “2 time felon” various factions in our state in making Eileen Chou, has determined that “nay- vote to make changes according to the Rowland made: eliminating the state our future better and more prosperous. sayers were considered more powerful precepts of our Republic. income tax will solve our problems. and suitable for leadership roles than The Governor’s office has more Teresa Barton cheerleaders.” These naysayers are Stephen Etzel important responsibilities than cutting Dayville less likeable but are respected for their Putnam taxes. S/he leads emergency services courage to go against the grain. In Hayes will represent local interests My choice for the 51st District should be that you hire (vote for) a person who arrives Monday candidate who will not only represent our local morning for a few hours, attends a required interests in Hartford but have an adult working evening meeting once a month and then disap- knowledge that will turn our bankrupted State pears for the remainder of the work week? And back to prosperity. Both candidates express this now he vows to attend the important business or that idea to turn our State back to fiscal health. requirements in Hartford, if elected. No thank Both candidates are running for State office for you. Performance cannot be taught. Vote Rick the first time. So what factor is important to me Hayes for our important district and terminate as a voter? Knowing both candidates personally Connecticut’s corrupt fiscal policies. and observing their work habits for over a dozen years or so, whose personal work habits best Alvan R. Hill serve our 51st District? That candidate would be Thompson Rick Hayes. Why? Just witness how his opponent executes an important elective position. Would

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Christine will be a voice hard for us. A vote for Christine is a on attempts to play on our emotions professional counseling is now illegal. for our schools, families, and senior vote for our voice in Hartford. through political rhetoric and out of Seriously? It is now unlawful to pro- citizens. She fought against cuts to context video clips. vide counseling to accept your biolog- Day Kimball Hospital. She helped to Lynn LaBerge One such example is HB 6695, an ical sex, even if requested by the child. strengthen nursing home reforms and Danielson act concerning the protection of youth Even the ACLU came out against encouraged economic development from conversion therapy, the so called these conversion therapy bills because “Conversion Therapy Bill” which pro- of the detrimental slippery slope this ponents argue protected children from type of legislation does to violate the abuse and torture. The bill does no doctor patient privilege. Dauphinis is fiscally responsible such thing. It does not even ban con- In my opinion, the bill passed is I am writing to offer my endorsement economic measure that matters .In the version therapy. unwarranted government intrusion Let’s first understand what this bill into the lives of citizens that goes too to re-elect Anne Dubay Dauphinais for past 8 years they passed the two high- bans. It bans licensed mental health far. The state should not be banning the District 44 state representative. est tax and fee increases in our state professionals, counselors, therapists, citizens from obtaining professional As a lifelong Democrat and former history. Billion dollar deficits appear psychiatrist, psychologist from provid- counseling to see their way through a 29th District Democrat State Central the new normal. Budgetary chaos in ing talk therapy to parents and chil- very difficult and private family matter. Committee Woman for 12 years, it sad- Hartford is now routine. dren about a personal, private, and Where does the state get the authority dens me, but my Democrat party no I agree with Anne enough is enough. difficult situation regarding child gen- to ban free association between a par- longer is the party of JFK, it’s no longer It is time we restore budgetary order der dysphoria or confusion. This law ent and a doctor for counseling? What the party of the people In my view ,it and fiscal responsibility at our state bans options for both parent and child counseling will the state ban next? has become the party of liberals. capital. Many of our young people are to seek help from mental health profes- Giving the state power to intervene in At the state level the Democrats forced to move away from their fami- sionals for such matters. such a personal matter only makes a have controlled our state’s General lies due to the economic environment. Factually, “conversion therapy” difficult circumstance worse. Assembly for over three decades and I urge all my friends in District 44 to is still legal in Connecticut; you just The state does not have a right or have one party rule since the election vote for Anne Dubay Daughinais this can’t be a mental health professional or obligation to intervene in a personal of Governor Malloy in 2010.By all eco- November. advertise or charge a fee to provide it. family matter such as this. This law nomic measures, we are not doing well, If you take your child to a pastor, priest, violates parental rights, violates the in fact we are doing very poorly. Lorraine LaGarde rabbi, social worker or friend, and they right of doctor patient privacy, and vio- We rank last or near last on every Killingly don’t charge for this talk therapy, it’s lates the right of free association. still permissible. Anne distinguished herself by voting The idea that this bill banned conver- against such bills based on her princi- sion therapy is not true and a political ples of parental rights, free association, Dauphinais votes her conscience lie. We’ve made it a crime for parents and free speech. I ask you to vote Anne Dauphinais, candidate for process earning my respect, while ran- and children to seek help from mental for Anne Dauphinais on 6 November reelection as the representative kling the feathers of other career poli- health professionals. How does this because she has the courage to vote for Plainfield and Killingly to the ticians. make sense? And is this the proper role based on principle, not for political Connecticut House, has demonstrated While common sense seems in short of government? expediency. repeatedly she is her own person, with supply in our state’s leaders these days, Consider, if you are a parent, and Shannon Gamache the welfare of her constituents fore- Anne Dauphinais stands out to me as want to encourage your child to change Ashford most on her mind. Anne did not run for someone who asks the important ques- office just to gain her seat repeatedly tions and isn’t satisfied until she hears during election cycles, but to try to a rational answer. She believes the How do we fund roads and bridges make her district a better place. Ronald Reagan quote about the Latin I would like to respond to Norm Connecticut residents. When you say, Last year, Anne had the courage to words “status quo” actually referring to Ferron’s letter to the editor in the “look at what they have done to me,” vote her conscience, feeling that a bill “the mess we’re in”. Anne Dauphinais Oct 19th edition. In an article by Alan what exactly are you complaining about known as the “conversion therapy bill” is the best choice to do something to fix Greenblatt for Governing.com, he Mr. Ferron? did not go far enough in allowing chil- that mess. writes Connecticut was warned in 1999 Please vote for Chris Murphy, Joe dren and teenagers torn about their sex- about its “aging transportation net- Courtney, Mae Flexer and Pat Boyd ual orientation to see both sides of the John Lindell work, its ‘fragmented political struc- in November who represent American equation. Bucking the trend to appear Moosup ture’ and the lack of a metropolitan qualities of honesty, flexibility, integri- politically correct, she put vulnerable center or strategy as glaring weakness- ty, and compassion. people above politics and party; in the es.” Instead of heeding these warnings, $100 million in rebates were sent to Nancy Ives residents; $50 to individuals, $100 to Brooklyn couples. It would have been prudent for Republican Governor Rowland to use that money to pay for more ade- quate infrastruc- ture and pension funding responsi- bilities. We know, of course, what happened to the Republican gov- ernor and his two prison terms. Republicans candidates love to complain about tax hikes when they are running a cam- paign. It certainly convinces voters to blindly back them. But let me ask you this. How will our deteriorating roads and bridges be funded? How will our school sys- tems stay viable? Are we investing in our cities so mil- lennials will move here? How will our state stay rele- vant? There must be a vision for the future. It’s rich that Mr. Ferron talks about Democrats lying when the leader of our country, a Republican, lies at least 15 times a day. (In a fact checking USA Today article dated September 10, 2018, Trump’s lies per day have “more than tri- pled to 15.4 in the last three months.”) Why do Republicans think that is okay and yet call out Democrats as liars? Oh, the irony. I was once a Republican. I switched parties in 2011 after I was appalled by the party’s lost prin- ciples, glaring- ly more so with Trump. You would be surprised at how many people I have spoken with that have switched from Republican to Democrat. The Republican party is unrecognizable. We live in a beautiful area of Connecticut. Our education sys- tem is rated #3 in America, #4 for healthcare and #6 for the safest state. Our rural area has lower proper- ty taxes than most A12 • Friday, November 2, 2018 Villager Newspapers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We need a new way of doing things Dauphinais brings common sense This year’s elections are very import- Wyman, and the majority party in the Plainfield needs Anne Dubay budgeting decisions when the state ant. They will decide who will lead Legislature have taken year after year. Dauphinais back in Hartford as our has shown that we can’t count on the us through the next two years (State Those bills and interest payments will Representative for the Killingly/ amount they tell us will be allocated to Rep and State Senator) and the next come due. We all, yourself and your chil- Plainfield 44th District. The issues each community? four years (Governor and Lt. Governor). dren included, will have to foot the bills. we face are basic, and key on the fiscal A state that engages in foolish spend- Democracy depends upon people being Where did all of the money go? The situation and the budget that is passed ing, won’t balance their own budget, informed and participating. Elections answer is excessive and misaligned gov- in Hartford. It isn’t all about political bails out Hartford, yet cuts local school do matter and elections do have conse- ernment spending beyond its means. party. As a Democrat, I know Anne funding. This is why we need Anne quences. The default is an unaccept- Where will the money come from? The will again bring common sense to the more than ever. able acceptance of letting others decide answer is you, the hard working tax peo- decision-making process. Vote for Anne. The one with courage things for us, and not always in our best ple of our state, who are the same people She has the courage to stand up and and common sense for Connecticut. interests. who are facing increased living expens- call out wrong-headed thinking, no Our state is at a critical crossroads. es and trying to make ends meet every matter what party a person may be a Continuing in the same direction in day. It is no wonder that more than Norman Livernoche which we have been going these past two-thirds of people in a Quinnipiac poll member. How can towns make smart Moosup eight years will lead us toward a cata- stated that they are dissatisfied with the strophic calamity. The facts are clear way things are going in Connecticut. I and should not be ignored. Despite two am too. Coderre will bring jobs back historic tax increases totaling $2.8 bil- Over-taxation blunts real economic That liberal Democrat Mae Flexer group of partisan cronies. This makes lion, increased gas taxes, and continued growth. And, it is the economic growth is so stridently anti-business that she her a poor representative because we lottery and casino revenue, Connecticut of more, good paying jobs that increases thoughtlessly destroys jobs isn’t exact- can’t talk to her and she won’t talk to still faces a whopping $4.5 billion pro- tax revenues in a sustainable manner: ly news. Less well known is my state us. jected deficit over the next two fiscal more income tax from more working senator’s penchant for rebuffing voter As the 29th District’s new Senator, years. It took 122 days (approximately people, more corporate tax from thriv- 4 months) for the average Connecticut ing businesses, and more sales tax from concerns. Dave Coderre will represent even worker to pay his or her amount of state people and businesses spending more Twice I have written Flexer an those that didn’t vote for him. Coderre income taxes the past year. This is the money. We need to guide our long- old-fashioned constituent letter about will work with the new governor, not third largest number of days of all the term future so that economic vitality one of her bills. Twice she has ignored against him, to bring capitalism, pros- states. Connecticut’s economic recovery helps everyone by being what President me. You would think Flexer would be perity and jobs back to this once pros- has been slower than the U.S. average, Kennedy called “the rising tide that lifts happy to explain her positions even to perous state. the jobs regained (only 90% of the total all boats”. a critic. Evidently this aloof attitude is jobs lost) have not been of the same pay We need a New Way and a New typical of Flexer. She doesn’t listen to John R. McCommas scale as they were prior to the Great Direction! what she doesn’t want to hear. Flexer Willimantic Recession, and more people are working As an elected official myself (Chair seldom ventures out of her minuscule two jobs. Connecticut’s gross domestic of Woodstock’s Planning & Zoning product (GDP) has decreased, leading to Commission), I understand well the role lost revenue. More people and business- that you and I as voters have in our gov- es (and jobs) have left the state than have ernment, and the role that elected offi- Higginson is for Groh entered, leading to lost revenue. State cials like me have in our government. On October 17th a joint meeting of the a Selectman for on December 5th and government has increased its bonding to I understand the value of recognizing Town of Putnam’s Board of Selectmen announced his candidacy for State Rep pay for various projects, many of which problems that we face; working with and Board of Finance was held to dis- on February 5th. I know that I do not! are not needed when the state does not others, regardless of political party affil- cuss the utilization of the Ash Landfill I want someone with more than ten have the money to pay anywhere near iation, to achieve consensus on common Fund and other financial resourc- months experience representing me in the full responsibility of its financial sense solutions; and rolling up one’s es to pay for the $19.9 million-dollar Hartford. Someone committed to the liabilities. Although Connecticut “bal- sleeves to get meaningful things done. Municipal Complex approved by the office they were elected to and the peo- I understand the need to keep people ances” its budgets (by a type of “special” voters in September. As an alternate ple they serve, not someone who will be math of its own making, and even then, informed, to listen to what people have on the Board of Finance, representing looking to a better position for himself it is not really balanced), our state’s debt to say, and to give people opportunities burden is $40.2 billion, with the debt to have their voices heard. I look for the Democratic Party, I was proud to if it comes along just two months after standing at 14.4% of the state’s GDP (one people with the same work ethic and witness the majority of the members being sworn in. of the highest in the country). You and I, actions as me to represent me in govern- of both Boards working together to Larry Groh Jr. has the experience and each Connecticut taxpayer, owns a ment. We need people who are not and develop a sound financial solution that from serving on the Boards of Selectmen share of this debt. Your share is $53,400. will not be the typical politicians who all will not burden the citizens of Putnam and Finance and as First Selectman That is more than the median per capita too often become part of the problem in any more than necessary. These deci- in Thompson as well as from his 20 income for Connecticut ($36,775). For Hartford and who forget about us back sions are very important to the peo- years working for the Department of Windham County, it is more than twice home in their districts. We need people ple of Putnam as they will impact our Correction. Larry has the leadership the median per capita income of $26,585. who can work with us to fix Connecticut tax rates and possibly our ability to experience that will be needed to hit That means we need more than two and to help our communities. This elec- fund the services the Town provides the ground running in Hartford. Larry times the number of people in our region tion is about the economy, jobs, and our for many years to come. It may very is committed to making our towns just to handle Windham County’s share future. well be one of the most important items and our state better communities with of the state’s debt burden. What a stag- Whoever you decide to support, and that some members of these Boards vibrant futures for the people who gering fact. I hope that you will agree with whom I will vote on during their service to the reside, work, and own businesses here. Overspending and more borrowing of am supporting, please vote on Tuesday, Town. Which is why I was very sur- Larry Groh Jr. is the person who money lead to a worsening debt burden. November 6th, 2018. It is easy. You can prised to see one member of the Board will research the issues, discuss them Yet, this is the direction that Governor vote in person or by absentee ballot. of Selectman not make any comments, with his constituents, formulate strong Malloy (an approval rating of 14.6% in Your vote does make a difference. ask any questions, or participate in the plans, and most importantly someone a recent poll, the worst of any Governor discussions on this critical issue. who will speak up and fight for what in the country, and even worse than Jeffrey A. Gordon, M.D. That Selectman was Rick Hayes, he believes in for the citizens that he former Gov Rowland), Lt. Governor Woodstock Republican candidate for State represents. Larry will not sit on the Representative in side lines and watch others get down in the 51st District. the trenches and do the dirty work. He Selectman Hayes will strive to find workable solutions did not partic- to Connecticut’s problems. 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Student says vote Republican Why would you vote Democratic? With election day right around the to say that the income tax provides over bend, I felt that I should say something fifty-percent of all the state revenue. Connecticut is one the worst states messages speak about what party they concerning the future of Connecticut. What he doesn’t mention is that before for middle-class Americans. to live in. represent….are they ashamed of what First, Tony Guglielmo has decided to the income tax came in businesses The median list price of a house is about Democrats have done to Connecticut? not run again. He has carefully chosen provided economic growth, and when $325,000 and the cost of in-state tuition What local politicians have been highly a candidate to take his position. Dan the income tax was put in, when were has risen 20 percent over the past five visible in our areas constantly, what Champaign is running to take the seat pushed into a hole of deficit. years, to $12,390 and overall one of the local politicians have only been vocal for State Senate. I am pleased with what As many may know, Chris Murphy highest cost of living especially with only when it becomes personal or fam- Mr. Guglielmo has done over the past is running for re-election to US Senate. the state income tax imposed on us res- ily members are involved and some years, and I would like to see that work Mr. Murphy has been a senator since idents. Connecticut taxes every penny I have never heard of and some have continued by Mr. Champaign. John 2012. I find that Murphy is not really of pensions, motor vehicle property been around for some time. What pol- Perrier, his opponent, is campaigning representing us, and I think it is time tax, some of the highest gasoline taxes, iticians work for out 60,000 veterans under the slogan “A strong, indepen- for change. We need more representa- and one of the worst states to work in in our district, more than double of dent leader”. We don’t want someone tion. As a high school student, I want a and/or own a business. The value of any other district in Connecticut? Get independent. If he is leading inde- future that is bright for my generation. my home would double or even more in out and vote and vote for who you pendently, he won’t be listening to what This year Matthew Corey is running many other states. About half, 49%, of know will truly work for us and not we have to say. We don’t want someone against Mr. Murphy. Mr. Corey has Connecticut’s residents have moved to their party and definitely we do not leading independently, we want some- been part of his community for many a different state according to a Gallup need another Democratic leadership in one we can depend on. years, has served with our Army, and poll conducted in all 50 states last year. Connecticut and a rubber stamp of the Bob Stefanowski is running for is dedicated to helping all people in The Democratic governor and legis- last eight years. Governor against Ned Lamont. Ned Connecticut. Mr. Murphy has respond- lature’s belief that Connecticut is still Today, Connecticut’s failed Lamont has said that “Everyone needs ed many times to Mr. Corey regarding a the wealthiest state in the U.S. appar- Democratic fiscal policies have resulted to help out”. The problem is that every- debate saying that he is just too busy to ently means they can tax and regu- in the following state rankings….46th one has already paid enough. Mr. debate. If he doesn’t have enough time late at will and without consequence. in economic growth, 46th in road qual- Lamont has said that Mr. Stefanowski’s to come to an hour-long debate, does Their tax, spend and regulate culture ity, 47th in state-pension funding, 47th plan will hurt the middle-class fami- that mean that he doesn’t have time with the confidence that the money will in population growth, 50th in personal lies. Mr. Stefanowski’s plan will help to represent us? Mr. Corey has served always be there has led to a corrosive income growth since 2007, and since middle-class families, though. His tax America for many years and is ready and crumbling financial infrastructure 1992, 50th in employment growth. In cuts will make it more affordable for to help us in Washington. Election day with no regard for the people who have 2020, the state government’s spending middle class people to live here. His tax is in Tuesday, November 6. Please go to support it. The Democratic contin- will outpace its revenue by 13 percent, cuts will help businesses grow, creat- to your poll and vote. Our future relies ued fiscally irresponsible behavior is a deficit of $2.6 billion. ing more jobs for middle-class families. on you! forcing me to move out of state and Connecticut is the only state with Because of high taxes, a lot of mid- Isaac Torcellini the last thing we need is their con- both a death and gift tax, and it won dle-class families where thrown below Eastford tinuation of Democratic leadership. the Tax Foundation’s award for high- the poverty line. Mr. Lamont also likes Promises by the est tax burden last year. A report Democrats that by the Hartford Courant found that we hear now, “I Connecticut’s home prices still hav- ent towns including Brooklyn, sheer peacefulness and spirit of did this”, “I fought en’t recovered from the housing cri- SYMBOL Canterbury, Danielson, Eastford, this event. continued from page A8­­­ for this and won”, sis. When considering the present Griswold, Plainfield, Pomfret, This year’s Tree of Life “I lowered taxes” attitude toward Democratic fiscal pol- Putnam, Sterling, Thompson, Chairperson Holly Gilbert, remained true to its origins of and especially icies in the state why would you vote and Woodstock. Each location a cancer survivor and 29-year quality, compassionate patient “I will work for Democratic? has a tree decorated with col- hospice volunteer stated, “I do care with a team approach. YOU” is all, you ored lights, each bulb represent- this in memory of my mother, The program, which is one of know what. You Tom Pandolfi ing donations we’ve collected in Florence Mayhew who passed three vital programs of Day don’t hear most memory of loved ones or honor- away from cancer. I know how Woodstock Kimball Healthcare At Home, of them in their ing caregivers throughout the important hospice is for both the provides a team of skilled and community. The ceremonies patient and their family. Just experienced professionals and begin at 5:00 p.m. with prayer knowing that someone is there volunteers – physicians, hos- and reflection by a local cler- for you, that you are cared for pice nurses, home health aides, gyperson, followed by a Hospice and loved, is so important. Many medical social workers, nutri- representative, and the lighting times there are no words that tionists, pharmacists, chaplains, of the tree by the family of a past need to be offered, only your occupational therapists, trained hospice patient. Carols are sung presence. The lights on the Tree volunteers, and bereavement throughout the evening which are a symbol of hope and healing care professionals, all caring for ends in a reception of friendship and a way to keep this compas- the needs of seriously ill and and refreshment generously sionate care going.” terminal patients, their fami- provided by our site hosts. The The Tree of Life ceremony is a lies, and caregivers. The team funds raised through this event deeply personal way to celebrate works together to provide care are used to support patient care a loved one, honor a caregiv- through an individualized plan and service provided to the com- er and pay tribute to so many that meets the physical, psycho- munity not covered by insur- remarkable individuals who social, spiritual, and emotional ance. have forever left their mark needs of each patient through- In addition to nursing, thera- on our community and in our out end-of-life and bereavement py, home health aides, and drugs hearts. Please consider joining care to their families. From the and equipment related to termi- us at a location near you on moment a member of the hospice nal diagnosis which are reim- December 2nd and watch the team steps through the doorway bursable through insurance, lights shine throughout our into a patient’s home, a sacred hospice offers many other ser- northeast community this holi- journey of companionship and vices that are not reimbursed day season. compassionate care begins. such as bereavement and spiri- During the month of tual care; companion and home- Kristen Willis is the Director November, we are celebrating maker’s services; social workers; of Development for Day Kimball National Homecare and Hospice and integrative services for com- Hospital. For more information month, saluting our caring fort care such as massage thera- on how you can participate in the teams of in-home professionals py, reflexology, and therapeutic Tree of Life, or have questions, and volunteers, past and pres- touch. Philanthropic gifts help concerns, stories to share, or top- ent, for the support, companion- to make these services possible, ics related to philanthropy and ship and compassionate care along with patient education, Day Kimball Healthcare that that has helped so many to stay training for staff and volunteers, you’d like to learn more about, home just when they needed the or simple home and life improve- please feel free to reach out to comforts of home the most. We ments for patients such as an air Kristen at 860-928-7141 or email also take time to recognize and conditioner during the summer kewillis@ give thanks to the people in our or a delivery of home heating daykim- community who help to support fuel. Last year, our Tree of Life ball.org. these services through annual event raised over $32,000 in sup- contributions. The Tree of Life port of these services. With your in December is one of the most support and that of the commu- significant fundraising opportu- nity, we hope to exceed our goal nities for family and friends to of $30,000 again this year. participate in support of Hospice. There are many reasons to Most importantly, it’s a time to participate in the Tree of Life come together, to celebrate and and although the journey of reflect on the lives of those you Hospice is never easy, there are love, as well as the hospice staff as many reasons to celebrate – and volunteers who have accom- for lives enriched and forever panied us on our journey. influenced by a loved one; for It is only fitting that the same vivid memories of meaningful kind of dedicated and caring pro- times well-spent; and for the fessionals and volunteers who compassionate care rendered came together to create the hos- TRUST by the team of caregivers from pice program were responsible Hospice and Palliative Care of for the inception of the Tree of NE CT. Perhaps it is an opportu- Life. Known today as the Friends In every issue of the Villager Newspapers nity to simply be present for the of Hospice, this group plays a vital you will see local advertisers you can trust. role in support- This is not some online list of businesses who ing the Hospice Benefit Fundraiser mission through may be here today and gone tomorrow, fundraising, advo- cacy, serving as NOVEMBER 10, 2018 but local businesses we trust. in-home hospice Putnam Elks, Edmond St. volunteers and educating the com- munity. In 1989, Jayden is a precious 2 year old little girl with a former Volunteer life threatening and very rare disease. Moyamoya Disease affects the carotid artery in Coordinator Sue the skull reducing blood flow to the brain. We put them in print Lund brought Please, let’s help her mom and dad with the forth the idea of a mounting medical expenses as they desperately fight to every week, fundraiser which give Jayden every chance possible for a real childhood. would incorporate a tree lighting cer- and you have emony with each light representing LIVE MUSIC - Skud Farkus Affair our word on it. a gift in some- Former members of N. E. Conn’s most memorable bands: one’s memory. Big Gunz • Reality • Tounge & Groove • Trip Road • Realitive Sound The ceremony was We urge you to reach held in Putnam, Beginner Country Line Dancing with Jimmy Monstream 4-5pm Danielson, and Cocktails and Hor D’Oeurves 5-6pm out to them today. Plainfield for the Family Style Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner 6pm first time and raised approx- imately $6,500 $20 Per Person or in donations to Great Reserve a table for 10 $180 Fun Starts Hospice. Raffles (Advanced Sales Only) @ 4pm Now in its 29th Contact Brenda today at year, the Hospice Tree of Life event For tickets call [email protected] or 860-928-1818 will take place Chuck Bousquet 860-208-4368 | John Colburn 860-428-9601 in eleven differ- Marissa Colburn 941-504-8639 “Our Readers TRUST our Advertisers. Our Advertisers TRUST us.” A14 • Friday, November 2, 2018 Villager Newspapers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A sad three decades Bogdanski’s message hits home This has been a very sad three advisor to three Republican presiden- “Master Mike Bogdanski, co-own- my small stature and lack of physical decades for this child of a New England tial candidates, whose essay in the er of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam, dexterity, and so on, just like Master Republican family. My Harvard MBA, Washington Post is worth your con- wrote a moving personal account in Bogdanski described. Although these WWII veteran father believed that, sideration. After listing the ways that the October 26 Villager of his experi- experiences happened many years ago, except during wartime or severest the party has betrayed its roots and its ences of being bullied as a kid, finding they shaped my life in many ways and recession, we should avoid deficits, we country, he includes this paragraph: an antidote to his resulting feelings affect me to this day. His message that should expand and strengthen the SS “That’s why I can no longer be a of isolation and humiliation in mar- children need heroes, people who “Help system and try to ensure that every Republican, and in fact wish ill fortune tial arts, and going on to change his Everyone Respect Others”, is one that I American has access to health care. He on my former party. I am now con- life and that of others by founding a hope readers will embrace and share. believed in science. He agreed with his vinced that the Republican Party must martial arts school and becoming an Adults need heroes too.” party platform regarding immigrants suffer repeated and devastating defeats anti-bullying advocate. I wish I had and refugees that called for “…equality beginning in November. It must pay someone like him, an anti-bully, in Gary Powell of treatment and freedom from implica- a heavy price for its embrace of white my life when I was a kid. I was beaten Woodstock tions of discrimination between racial, nationalism and know-nothingism. up on the playground, ridiculed for nationality and religious groups…” Only if the GOP as it is currently con- He’d fought in Europe. He’d seen stituted is burned to the ground will where fear led. there be any chance to build a reason- My Dad’s party has now taken the able center-right party out of the ashes. Boyd listens and responds un-American position that it would not But that will require undoing the work support any legislation originating in of decades, not just of the past two Pat Boyd works hard for the people so called “Common Sense Caucus” - a the other party, even if it would ben- years.” of the Quiet Corner! I have been con- small band of Quiet Corner legislators efit the country, just to be sure the Joe Courtney’s Republican prede- tinually impressed by Pat’s ability to who truly work to make our corner of Democrats weren’t re-elected. Newt cessor, Rob Simmons, was a lifetime listen and think critically about issues the State a better. To be honest, I do not Gingrich must be proud of the make- Sierra Club member and had a 100% that impact our Quiet Corner and our always agree with Pat, but I respect the no-deals warfare he inaugurated in the rating from NARAL. Can you imagine State. This comes as a result of the fact that he is open to, and willing to, 90s. Angry that government doesn’t such a Republican candidate now? I’ve fact that he is invested here. He lives, talk about issues and consider oppos- work? It’s not both parties that are at registered Republican, hoping to pre- eats, and works in our communities ing viewpoints. fault. vent extremist candidates like Donald and has the passion to represent us in Many veteran Republicans have spo- Trump from being nominated, but in Hartford. I was particularly impressed John Pepper ken up this term to warn that the Tea the near future, I’ll be voting only for when he assumed a key role in the Brooklyn Party Patriots, the Freedom Caucus, Democrats, for their lesser faults and in and Grover Norquist’s no-tax pledgers hopes of reestablishing a reconstituted have paralyzed the USA and given their Republican Party that works for all Vote our conscience and checkbook party over to the American Oligarchy, Americans. I believe my Father would Please vote on November 6. However, voting for someone who is in favor of the plutocracy, the One Percent, at a agree. before you vote, please review your endless borrowing or the issuance of time when it could be acting on behalf choices. Are you voting for someone bonds to provide routine government of all Americans. G. Leslie Sweetnam who agrees with abortion (the kill- expenses? One of the most revered and eloquent Woodstock ing of infants in the womb)? Are you The choices are yours to make, so of those is Max Boot, foreign policy voting for someone who perpetrates vote your choices considering your tax increases for “some good reason?” conscience and your checkbook. Are you voting for someone who does not believe in the Constitution of the A.R. Dick Trudeau United States as written (it is not, by North Grosvenordale design, a living document)? Are you

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Christine has Christine was successful in securing proven that she can deliver results for the state funding we needed to keep Griffiths supports Rosati Randall our towns. In her two years in office our local property taxes at a zero mill This November, I will again be vot- tried to do so at the expense of edu- (2015-2016), she successfully secured increase in those two years. ing for Christine Rosati Randall to cation. Plainfield and Killingly public much needed state finding for econom- On the other hand, what has our cur- be state representative for Killingly schools missed out on millions of state ic development improvements in down- rent Representative, Anne Dauphinias and Plainfield because she has been a dollars under her leadership, and the town Danielson. delivered for our towns? It’s been long-time champion for education. Her local Family Resource Center closed for Christine successfully fought to get a two years and the transit bus expan- opponent, Anne Dauphinas, has put off several months costing its staff their $200,000 grant from the state to bring a sion into Plainfield never happened. educational needs “in any town”. jobs. Also, she has tried to cut funding commercial water line into Plainfield’s Plainfield and Killingly Public Schools Ms. Rosati Randall was an advocate to higher education in the state, includ- Industrial Park. As a result, ARS lost millions in state funding. Anyone for children long before her 2014-1017 ing, of course, the QVCC in our district. products moved from Woodstock into can say what they will do, but I think term as representative from our district The Quiet Corner needs someone Plainfield, bringing much needed, it’s important that we elect the candi- as evident by her extensive involvement who understands the importance of good paying jobs to the town. Christine date that has actually done what they in the Northeast Childhood Council. education to the district and Ms. Rosati didn’t stop there. She also secured an said they would do. That candidate in She continued to support children and Randall is that person. She understands additional $250,000 in state funding for Christine Rosati Randall. education while in elected office. For the necessity of an educated workforce Killingly and Plainfield Public Schools. example, she secured an additional for a community to prosper and grow. I know without state funding, more Ed Grandelski $250,000 in funding for schools, which, She understands the impact that the of the tax burden would end up on the Dayville incidentally, helped hold down proper- appropriate funding of schools has on ty taxes. the economy and the future. I believe that Ms. Dauphinas, the Please join me in voting for Ms. Rusack endorses Rosati Randall current representative, has shown Rosati Randall on November 6. I support Christine Rosati Randall choice, the one that will make sure that she does not have the best inter- because she is the candidate who will that we will continue making progress ests of children at heart. While she Emily Griffiths support the rights of the LGBT commu- towards equality, not slide back. I see expressed the desire “to fix the financ- Killingly nity. I would say that our current rep- her as an actual representative, not just es and get those in order” (Killingly resentative is hilariously out of touch, a politician trying to forward their own Villager, September 30, 2016), she has but terrifyingly out of touch is a bet- agenda. ter fit. Christine cares more about the One party control doesn’t work wellbeing of her constituents, beyond Nick Rusack just getting their votes. She is the clear It’s not working. And we have two billion by one estimate, or about $36,000 Killingly choices this November: the status quo, per Connecticut citizen including our or new ideas. babies, or $53,000 per taxpayer. Only Groh will focus on solutions Connecticut’s General Assembly, Illinois is worse. those that make our state laws and con- We have two choices for governor: Voters of Killingly, Putnam and bers and neighbors avoid bringing up trol our state budget and financial well- Democrat Ned Lamont, a continua- Thompson have the opportunity on certain topics with each other for fear being has been ruled by Democrats for tion of Dan Malloy and the one Party Tuesday, November 6, to send an excel- of disagreement; we have forgotten 39 of the past 43 years, often with veto Democrat control that has ruined our lent public servant to the state legisla- how to constructively disagree with proof majorities. With Malloy’s 2010 state, or Republican Bob Stefanowski, a ture to truly represent us: Larry Groh, each other. I have every reason to election, Democrats have had almost businessman with serious CEO creden- Jr. of the 51st District. believe that Larry can disagree with- eight years of complete one party con- tials offering new ideas like zero based As a resident of Thompson for over out being disagreeable, focusing on the trol in Connecticut. budgeting to cut spending (practiced 30 years, I have seen first-hand the way problems at hand instead of the person- Ask yourself, how is that one Party by 17 other states), or eliminating the Larry Groh brings thoughtful intelli- alities, political affiliation, or rhetoric control working for you, the taxpaying income tax based on achieving econom- gence, a calm demeanor, roll-up-his- that may need to be handled to move citizen of Connecticut? ic growth metrics. sleeves hard work and a listening ear things forward. Consider, by every economic and To reduce spending, Bob believes to whatever decision or policy is under Larry Groh, Jr. will remember who financial metric used to measure state there is a 10% cost savings by elimi- consideration. Larry thinks things he is, who his constituents are, and performance, Connecticut is ranked nating inefficiency and waste in state through in a very practical, caring, yet bring representation we can be proud last or near last in every one. government and proper prioritization fiscally responsible manner, as was of to a divisive, and often unpleasant Commenting on Connecticut’s econ- of funding using different ideas. Ned illustrated during his many years of Connecticut state law-making body. I omy, the Wall Street Journal charac- Lamont disagrees. Believes no new service as Selectman, First Selectman, urge my fellow voters to elect Larry terized 2007-17 as a “lost decade”, as ideas needed, we do not spend enough. Vice-Chair of Finance Board and liai- as a voice of reason amid a storm of “Connecticut’s GDP shrunk an incredi- Bob recognizes, the entire state runs son to NECOG. discord. ble 9.3% and declined by 0.5% on aver- like the DMV. These are times of great stress for age annually during Mr. Malloy’s gov- Ned, as Dan, will be controlled by most local residents--both financial and Claudia Allen ernorship.” public service unions. Public unions emotional--when friends, family mem- Thompson In 2017, Connecticut’s economy rule Hartford through their proxy ranked 49th in the nation according Democrat lawmakers, and to think oth- to the U.S. Department of Commerce. erwise is naive. Bob is not a politician, Tired of negative ads Our economy shrank last year by .2% beholden to no one in Connecticut poli- As another political season comes youth, elderly and our disabled indi- beating the negative .3% in 2016. tics, least of all to public service unions. to an end I look back on the months viduals. We can no longer ask the most Our total tax burdens the highest Bob is not union controlled. of increasingly negative political vulnerable population to carry the in the nation according to the Tax Ned promises to raise taxes, will bor- Foundation. row more, and will spend more with ads. Sadly, even our own local elec- load. Christine is honest, transparent The Mercatus Center ranks more big government ideas. tions have not been free from nega- and fair. I encourage you to speak with Connecticut 49th for Fiscal Health, Bob promises to cut taxes, control and tive political rhetoric and dishonest her and obtain the truth and her vision only surpassed in irresponsibili- reduce the size of government spend- trickery. Over the past few weeks, for the people. She is action oriented. ty by Democrat controlled Illinois. ing, and bring new ideas to Hartford. voters in the 44th district have been She does not just talk the talk, she is a Connecticut and Illinois are to the U.S. Either you vote for Bob, or you vote bombarded with false and negative go getter and will fight for us all! what Greece and Italy are to the EU. for “Status Quo” Ned: higher taxes, campaign ads endorsed by Anne On November 6th vote for Christine States closer to bankruptcy, than sol- more government regulation, more Dauphinais. Anne’s photo-shopped Rosati Randall – the candidate who vency. intrusion in your life. mailers are a sad attempt to defame truly is putting “people before politics” Fiscally, the General Assembly in No thank you Ned. Bob Stefanowski Christine Rosati Randall’s record and and doesn’t just use the words to win 2019, along with our new Governor and is the right choice. trick voters. I applaud Christine for her over voters at election time. state officials face a biennium budget positive campaign and telling us what deficit of about $4.5 billion, or higher. Duffy Dauphinais she has done and will do for the 44th. Renée Toper We have an unfunded liability of $128 Killingly Christine is a champion for our Central Village

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If a case is dismissed #D, Danielson, was charged with larceny in court or the party is found to be innocent, The Villager, with proper documentation, will update Thursday, Oct. 25 the log at the request of the party. Daniel Baah, 53, of 314 Broad Street Apt. #BOTTOM, Danielson, was charged with criminal TROOP D LOG trespassing and disorderly conduct DANIELSON Friday, Oct. 26 Denise Schrake, 55, of 49 Welsh Street, Killingly, Sunday, Oct. 21 was charged with larceny and issuing a bad check

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Tuesday, Oct. 23 Eric Lessard, 40, of 65 Bonnette Avenue, Thompson, was charged with disorderly conduct Delana Hewig, 50, of 18 Potter Street, Danielson, was

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KILLINGLY 38, LEDYARD 7

Ledyard 0 0 0 7-7 Killingly 7 17 0 14-38

FIRST QUARTER K- Jackson Lopes 15 run (Luke Desaulnier kick) 9:32

SECOND QUARTER K- Kameron Crowe 14 run (Desaulnier kick) 11:50 K- Desaulnier 32 field goal 5:52 K- Crowe 40 run (Desaulnier kick) 1:51

FOURTH QUARTER L- Caden Foote 59 pass from Jacob Sylvia (Jaiden Bickham kick) 11:46 K- Nsaiah Harriet 3 run (Desaulnier kick) 7:35 K- Tyler Cournoyer 7 run (Desaulnier kick) :56

Ledyard Killingly First Downs 10 19 Rushes-yards 15-50 49-355 Passing 160 39 Sacked-yds lost 7-47 1-7 Comp-Att-Int 12-21-1 6-12-0 Punts-Avg. 4-33 0-0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards 6-42 5-40

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING- L: Sylvia 2-5; James Smith 1-2; Brayden Grim 12-43. K: Desaulnier 2-15; Harriet 14-77 & TD; Lopes 13-98 & TD; Derek Turner 8-47; Kameron Crowe 5-69 & 2 TDs; Dylan Sanford 4-32; Josh Heaney 2-10; Cournoyer 1-7 & TD.

PASSING- L: Sylvia 12-21-2 for 160 yards. K: Desaulnier 6-12-0 or 39 yards. Charlie Lentz photo Killingly High’s Jackson Lopes rushes with teammate Dylan Sanford ahead blocking against Ledyard last Friday, Oct. 26, in Dayville. RECEIVING- L: Jaiden Bickham 5-53; Grim 2-13; Rob Petriel 3-26; Smith 1-9; Foote 1-59 & TD.K: Josh Montpelier 4-24; Tom Bernier 1-11; Quinn Gervasio 1-4.

He stepped off the football field last Friday night but hopes to patrol center field for Killingly High’s baseball team next April. “The plan is to try and make it back this spring. A lot of grinding and a lot of hard rehab this off-season,” Cournoyer said. Killingly senior quarterback Luke Desaulnier said he was incredulous when Cournoyer told him earlier in the week that he planned to play against Ledyard. “He comes up to me and says ‘I’m playing. I’m playing on Friday.’ I’m like ‘No you’re not.’ He’s like ‘I am. I am.’ He comes down to practice on Thursday all dressed and I’m like ‘You’re serious about this?’ In pre-game today I saw him running and I’m like ‘You can actu- ally play, can’t you?’ He can’t cut very well but he can still run so I’m glad we could get him in,” Desaulnier said.” Cournoyer was one of Killingly’s play- makers and he will be missed. Through Killingly’s first five games Cournoyer rushed for 413 yards on 37 carries with five touchdowns, averaging 11.2 yards per carry. He caught seven passes for 80 yards and one touchdown. He will be hard to replace but junior Jackson Lopes (13 carries for 98 yards and one touchdown) and junior Kameron Crowe (five carries for 69 yards and two touch- downs) stepped up against Ledyard. Coach Neal said they’ll have to continue to fill the void. Senior Nsaiah Harriet rushed for 77 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries and senior Dylan Sanford picked up 32 yards on four carries. “Kameron had a couple great touch- down runs on end-arounds. He’s going to continue to get better for us. He’s Charlie Lentz photo going to have play better for us and finish. Lopes is still coming along, he’s Killingly High’s Derek Turner rushes against Ledyard last Friday in Dayville. young. And Nsaiah, Sanford — I think we’ve got three, four, five guys — like BY CHARLIE LENTZ be helped off the gridiron at Stonington Killingly drove toward Ledyard’s goal we talked about in the preseason ‘Who’s VILLAGER EDITOR High after tearing the ACL and the line with time running out. going to have the hot hand? Who’s going DAYVILLE — Tyler Cournoyer and meniscus in his right knee — it was “Talking to the doctor and our trainer to be the better matchup for us?’ ” Neal his torn anterior cruciate ligament not the end to his career he envisioned. — what effect is it going to have to get said. limped up to Killingly High coach Chad With medical clearance and assurance one more play? — everybody gave the The loss dropped Ledyard’s record Neal early last week. The senior run- that Cournoyer could do no further green light,” Neal said. to 2-5. The win lifted Killingly’s record ning back had a request for his coach damage, Neal relented and Cournoyer The coach wasn’t surprised that to 6-1. Through last weekend’s compe- — a chance to suit up against Ledyard wore his number 27 jersey as he stood Cournoyer wanted one last carry. tition Killingly — the defending Class High last Friday night before walking patiently on the sideline as the Redmen “I just know him. I wouldn’t be sur- M state champion — was ranked No. away from football for good. built a 31-7 fourth-quarter lead against prised if he said ‘Hey, let me finish the 4 in Class M. The Redmen travel to “I asked Coach what he thought,” the Colonels at Killingly High School year,’ ” Neal said. “I think the team was Trinity Catholic (1-6) in Stamford on said Cournoyer. “We didn’t want to risk last Friday night — with reconstructive excited. It kind of gave us a jolt that Friday, Nov. 2 and then playing host to anything but I couldn’t screw it up any surgery awaiting Cournoyer the follow- Tyler’s going to be able to dress with us. Norwich Free Academy (4-3) on Nov. 9 more.” ing Monday at UConn Health Center in He’s getting one more shot. He’s going before finishing the regular season at Two weeks earlier Cournoyer had to Farmington. The drama thickened as take the field on Homecoming. I think Capital Prep (1-5) on Nov. 16. Killingly the team rallied him.” will have to finish strongly in its last With 3:47 left in the game Killingly three games to guarantee a berth in the got the ball back at its own 39-yard line Class M playoffs. for one last possession. The Redmen “I think we’re going to have to at moved the ball to Ledyard’s 7-yard line least win two out of three, definitely. in five plays. With under a minute left And they’re going to be difficult,” Neal Cournoyer took the field and entered said. “Trinity Catholic, despite their the huddle. Neal called his number. record, we’ve seen them — they’re big “That’s what coaching’s all about. It’s and they’re talented, they’re fast. They for moments like that,” Neal said. “The create a ton of matchup problems for wins are great and everything else. But us. And everybody knows NFA. They’re when you have a moment like that with a big school. They’ve got a lot of play- a kid. He’s going to remember that the ers. They’re a very good football team,” rest of his life.” Neal said. “We have our hands full the A football life is a fragile existence next couple weeks.” and nothing is guaranteed. Cournoyer had his hands full for one “The kids know. We talk to them a lot. last carry — a seven-yard touchdown That could be your last play anytime,” run that meant far more than six points. Neal said. “It was very special for our “Not because I scored but because of program, for him and his family, to my teammates — it just makes me real- have it end that way.” ize how I love those guys even more,” From the 7-yard line Cournoyer took Cournoyer said. the handoff and made the most of the Cournoyer had to be helped off the last carry of his life. gridiron three weeks ago. Last Friday “I just wanted to score,” Cournoyer he left under his own power — leav- said. “That’s all I wanted to do there.” ing football behind but taking along a In a burst fueled by emotion — souvenir, coach Neal awarded him the Cournoyer raced around right tackle game ball. and then committed to memory the “That is my last play — ever,” final seven yards of his career before Cournoyer said. “We got one play. finding the end zone with 56 seconds left That’s all we needed.” — completing Killingly’s 38-7 victory over Ledyard. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) Charlie Lentz photo “That will stick in my mind for a 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- Killingly High’s Tom Bernier stretches to try to make a catch against Ledyard last Friday. while,” Cournoyer said. “Just get over [email protected]. the goal line. Just get over it.” Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 2, 2018 B3 Unbeaten Woodstock and Killingly clash in ECC tourney

good place.” Redgals lost five senior In the win over starters to graduation Killingly, Woodstock including one All-State junior outside hitter player, three ECC First Paula Hernandez had 19 Team All-Stars, and one kills, senior outside hit- ECC Second Team selec- ter Natalie Low notched tion. 11 kills, senior setter “We knew it would Sammie Orlowski had be a challenging season 29 assists, and senior with what we lost from Libero Maddy Gronski last year,” said Killingly had 14 digs and 23 service coach Dan Vogt. “We points. Set scores were lost a lot of close sets and 25-16, 25-11, 25. Low said matches this year. We her teammates are ready went 0-10 in two-point for run at a state title. sets this year and that “We always try to stay was really a backbreak- loose and just have fun. er. I think mental tough- We’re really close this ness is something we’re year which makes it a lot going to have to focus on better,” Low said. “We’re next year. That was one so excited. It’s all we’re of our weaknesses. We talking about right now.” just weren’t able to win Bottone said his play- the close matches and ers feel a sense of urgen- that kind of cost us. And cy. we played a very difficult “They know what’s schedule and a really at stake. They know the strong league.” gravity of the situation. But this year’s line- Going undefeated, it’s up was sprinkled with the first-time ever in pro- underclassmen and gram history. Being the Killingly also had a number one seed in the strong junior varsity pro- state tournament, first gram so Vogt expects the time in program history. Redgals to bounce back. Winning the (ECC) divi- “Our jayvee team came sion title, regular-season a long way this year. title outright, first time They had a great season. in program history,” They finished the season Bottone said. “They know going 9-1 in the second what’s on the line. They half of the season with know what it’s going to mostly all freshmen and take. Being loose is kind sophomores,” Vogt said. of their M.O. and if they “We have four seniors can keep loose and stay that we’re going to defi- positive we’ll be good.” nitely miss but we do The Centaurs are play- have a strong sophomore ing well but Bottone said and junior class to build there’s still room for on moving forward. So improvement. we’re optimistic that we “I wouldn’t say we’ve can get back to the state peaked yet,” Bottone tournament and be a top said. “We’ve played some team in the league. If you good matches but we hav- play hard and you’re ded- en’t peaked yet.” icated good things will Bottone expects the happen so we’re optimis- usual suspects to be top tic that the program is contenders for the Class still going to be on good L state title. ground.” “Definitely RHAM, Woodstock Academy Joel Barlow — we faced is on solid ground right them in the semifinals now — the promised land Charlie Lentz photo last year, they have one of a state title beckons. loss and that one loss was “They’re the best team Killingly High’s Trinity Angel tries to block a kill attempt by Woodstock Academy’s Natalie Low last Saturday in Woodstock. to Newtown so they’re I’ve had overall,” said going to be good. Bristol Bottone, in his 17th sea- Eastern was young team son with the program. BY CHARLIE LENTZ Adam Bottone has the last year was kind of an doing pretty well all sea- VILLAGER EDITOR last year — they only “One of the biggest things task of guiding his team unknown to us. I think I son. The beginning of the have two losses this year that sticks out about this WOODSTOCK — to the promised land only made it to the semi- season we started a little so they’re going to be a team over the teams in Undefeated Woodstock of a state crown. The finals once before and rough with two five-set powerhouse. East Lyme the past is they don’t let Academy built a volley- Centaurs came agoniz- we lost to East Lyme in wins against East Lyme is going to be good,” errors get to them. I’ve ball team that’s ranked ingly close last season, 2012. We haven’t really and Waterford and then Bottone said. “I think had some talented teams No. 1 in Class L and is falling to RHAM in the been much past the sec- we kind of made some between us, RHAM, that had good skill and the favorite to win a state Class L championship ond round since then,” adjustments and start- Joel Barlow, East Lyme, could make things hap- title — while Killingly game — Woodstock’s Bottone said. “Getting ed cruising I guess you Bristol Eastern — those pen but when they would High is rebuilding this last loss. Bottone said that deep last year, los- could say,” Bottone said. five teams I think are make errors they would season. The outcome last year’s tourney run ing, being in that envi- “We’ve had some tough amongst the favorites.” kind of get down on them- was predictable when will better prepare the ronment . . . all of that matches at the end of The loss to Woodstock selves. This team doesn’t the backyard rivals met Centaurs for a shot at the really has really helped the season here between dropped Killingly’s do that. Their positivity last Saturday in the open- state championship. The us and prepared us for Conard and RHAM. But record to 4-17. Kelsey I think is what separates ing round of the Eastern first round of the Class L the postseason.” we’re in a good place. Allen had 10 digs and them from any other Connecticut Conference Tournament is scheduled Bottone said the We’re serving the ball four kills and Trinity team I’ve had.” Division I Tournament to begin on Monday, Nov. Centaurs were playing pretty well. We’re pass- Angel had eight digs Charlie Lentz may be at Alumni Fieldhouse. 5. Unbeaten Woodstock’s well on the eve of the ing well out of receive. and two blocks against reached at (860) 928-1818, The Centaurs swept the record was 20-0 through state tournament. Defense is a little more the Centaurs. This sea- ext. 110, or by e-mail at Redgals 3-0. its first 20 games. “We’re in a good place inconsistent than I’d like son’s record was not sur- charlie@villagernewspa- Woodstock coach “Getting that deep right now. We’ve been but I think overall we’re a prising considering the pers.com. High school roundup CANTON 18, WOODSTOCK 16 ECC Tournament on Oct. 30. Alejandro for the Centaurs (3-13, 3-9 ECC) with an 15-4 in shots. Keeper Taylyn Lemoine Quintas-Gonzalez also scored for assist from Emma Durand. made one save for Killingly. Savannah Woodstock (11-5-2). Wahrer made seven stops for Ledyard. WOODSTOCK — Canton defeat- WOODSTOCK 3, RHAM 1 ed Woodstock Academy 18-16 in high WOODSTOCK 3, FITCH 0 NFA 1, WOODSTOCK 0 school football last Friday, Oct. 26. The win lifted Canton’s record to 1-6. The HEBRON – Paula Hernandez had loss dropped the Centaurs record to GROTON — Paula Hernandez had 32 kills, Sammie Orlowski added 45 NORWICH – Kayla Park scored the 1-6. Woodstock Academy is next sched- 14 kills and 20 digs, Natalie Low had 16 assists, and Maddy Gronski had 23 digs lone goal for Norwich Free Academy uled to travel to Windham High to take kills, Sammie Orlowski had 28 assists, in the Centaurs volleyball win over in the win over Woodstock Academy in on the Whippets on Friday, Nov. 6, and Maddy Gronski had 31 digs for RHAM on Oct. 26. girls soccer on Oct. 24 in the regular sea- with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. Windham’s the Centaurs (20-0) in the win over son finale for both teams. The win lifted Fitch (12-8) in the Eastern Connecticut the Wildcats record 9-5-2 overall, 4-1-1 record is 4-2 and the Whippets are com- WOODSTOCK 3, EAST LYME 1 ing off a 30-20 win over Bacon Academy Conference Division 1 Volleyball ECC Division I. The loss was the first on Oct. 26. Tournament semifinals on Oct. 29. this season for Woodstock Academy (13- WOODSTOCK – The Centaurs (14-1-2) 1-2, 5-1). Woodstock outshot NFA 15-4. defeated the Vikings (4-12-1) in the first TOURTELLOTTE 5, PUTNAM 0 KILLINGLY 2, WATERFORD 0 round of the ECC girls soccer tourna- TOURTELLOTTE 2, PUTNAM 0 ment on Oct. 26. Peyton Saracina scored THOMPSON — Kaylee Tackson DAYVILLE — Abbie Burgess scored two goals and Adeline Smith scored one scored three goals and notched one two goals to lead the Redgals past goal for Woodstock. Emma Belleville THOMPSON — Kaylee Tackson and assist to lead the Tigers past the Clippers the Lancers in the opening round of scored for East Lyme. Ashley Morin each scored one goal in in the opening round of the ECC girls the ECC girls soccer tournament on the Tigers win over the Clippers in the Oct. 26. Haylee Chester notched one regular season finale for both teams on soccer tournament on Oct. 26. Ashley KILLINGLY 3, LEDYARD 2 Morin had one goal and one assist, Kate assist for Killingly. Killingly outshot Oct. 24. Morin and Harley Dimock each Heffernan scored one goal, and Leah Waterford 11-5. Killingly goalkeeper notched one assist. The Tigers outshot Groh had one assist for Tourtellotte. Taylyn Lemoine made three saves. LEDYARD — Abbie Burgess scored the Clippers 24-3. Kailei Copley made The Tigers outshot the Clippers 26-5. Waterford keeper Mackenzie Gregory off an assist from Emily Watling with three saves for Tourtellotte. Putnam Tourtellotte goalie Kailei Coply made made five saves. Leading 1-0, Abbie 3.7 seconds left in the second overtime keeper Kayleigh Lyons made 22 saves. five saves. Putnam keeper Kayleigh Burgess scored with four minutes left session to give the Redgals the win on a breakaway to put the game away. Lyons made 21 saves. in their regular season finale in girls WOODSTOCK 1 BACON 0 soccer on Oct. 24. Burgess finished with STONINGTON 2, WOODSTOCK 1 two goals and one assist and Kaleigh WOODSTOCK 2 STONINGTON 1 Hopkins had one goal for the Redgals. WOODSTOCK — Eric Phongsa Killingly trailed 2-0 at the half. Hopkins scored in overtime with an assist from NEW LONDON – Ethan Holcomb STONINGTON – Miranda Arruda scored midway through the second half Alexander Quintas Gonzalez in the scored at 5:02 of the second overtime and Colette Dreher scored for the Bears and Burgess tallied with 10 minutes left Centaurs (10-5-2) win over the Bobcats to lift the Centaurs over the Bears in (14-1-1, 11-1 ECC) in the win over the in regulation to tie it at 2-2. Lexi Laperle (9-7-1) in the first round of the ECC boys boys soccer in the semifinals of the Centaurs in the ECC field hockey tour- and Ally Van Volkenburg each scored soccer tournament on Oct. 26. nament on Oct. 29. Eliza Dutson scored one goal for Ledyard. Killingly led B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 2, 2018 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Jane E. Gibson, 74 Brenda L. Provost SOUTHBRIDGE- Jane had a motherly presence in BROOKLYN - Hampshire, and Kristen Provost of Jane E. (Laughnane) everything she did. Whether you were Brenda Lee Provost, Westfield, Massachusetts. Brenda Gibson, 74, of High her husband, children, grandchildren 68, of Brooklyn also leaves a great grandson Hunter Ridge Ave., passed or friends - Jane always welcomed passed away peace- Vaillant, her brother and sister-in-law away surrounded you with an open heart. Her door was fully on Monday Gerry and Denise Provost and their by her family on always open for whoever needed it. October 22, 2018 at children Jennifer and Jeffrey Provost Sunday, Oct. 28th, in She spent her days keeping up with Backus Hospital in of Killingly and sister-in–law Lea Dion the UMass Memorial her family and friends, knitting and Norwich with her of Florida. She also leaves her four dogs Medical Center, shopping with her kids and grand- family by her side. Annabel, Rachel, Sadie and Cricket, University Campus, kids. She enjoyed long weekends to the Brenda was born who she loved very much. Brenda Worcester, after a brief illness. beach, with a special place in her heart in Putnam on August 4, 1950, the loved doing stained glass, making She leaves her husband of 25 years, for York Maine. She loved her friends daughter of the late Lee and Cecile hats for veterans, and crocheting. She William D. Gibson; her son, Francis and doing things with them. From (Mazzarella) Franklin. She was the loved watching black and white mov- Traficanti of Medway; her daugh- cookouts to visits to the casino she was wife of Leo Provost. Brenda was a ies, cooking, and playing cards with ter, Kerri Avanesian and her hus- always around friends and family who 1968 Killingly High School graduate. her family. She enjoyed going shop- band Rumi of Sturbridge; her step loved her dearly. She along with her husband worked ping at every Christmas Tree Shop son, Steven Gibson of Nantucket; With the spirit of family and friends on their dairy and chicken farm she could find. She was also an avid her two step daughters, Laurie constantly embodying her, she par- while raising her two boys and later New York Yankee’s Fan. Brenda was Johnson of West Boylston and Susan ticularly loved Christmas. She loved at the former Plainfield Dog Track a very loving and caring person who McDowell of Woodstock, CT; her sis- getting her entire family together to until her retirement. She is survived opened her heart and home to every- ter, Janice A. Kennedy of Southbridge; celebrate the holiday, as the holiday by her loving husband of 49 years, one. She will be greatly missed by all. her brother, James B. Laughnane, spirt lived in her everyday life. children Lee Provost and his wife A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial III of Dataw Island, SC; her eight Jane will be deeply missed by every- Karen of Amesbury, Massachusetts, will be held on Friday November 2, grandchildren, Austin Avanesian, one she touched, and the world truly Jason Provost and his wife Bernadine 2018 at 10:30AM at St. James Church, McKensie Avanesian, Christopher lost a light that will never be put out. of Clinton, and Tammy Stachura of Danielson. Burial will be at the con- Traficanti, Michael Traficanti, Her funeral will be held on Friday, Brooklyn, a special friend who she venience of the family. There are no Brianna Krushefski, Erin McDowell, Nov. 2nd, from the Daniel T. Morrill considered as her daughter, sister calling hours. In lieu of flowers dona- Aiden McDowell and Tyler Gibson; Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Marcia Mailloux and husband Richard tions in her memory may be made and nieces and nephews. She was Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am of Moosup, brother Alan Franklin to the Connecticut Chapter American born in Southbridge the daughter of in St. Mary’s Church of the St. John and wife Jacqueline of Kentucky, Liver Foundation 127 Washington James B. and Jennette J. (Ste. Marie) Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., granddaughters Magen Vaillant and Ave. South, North Haven, CT 06473. Laughnane. She was a 1961 gradu- Southbridge. Burial will follow in husband Daniel of Hampstead New tillinghastfh.com ate of Mary E. Wells High School in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southbridge. Southbridge. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Jane worked for several years Nov. 1st, from 5:00 to 8:00pm. Loretta B. Wood, 94 Woodbury Envelope Co. in Worcester In lieu of flowers donations may be before retiring. She previously worked made to St. John Paul II Parish, 279 DANIELSON -- wife Carol all of Dayville. A sister as a hairdresser. She was a member of Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Loretta B. Wood, 94 Elaine Gingras and husband Raymond St. Mary’s Parish, in Southbridge. www.morrillfuneralhome.com of Danielson passed of Dayville. Eight grandchildren, Scott away on Wednesday Zadora, Kyle Zadora, Todd Wood, October 24, 2018 at Tracy Mason, Troy Wood, Trevor Albert (Al) F. Fougere Jr. , 57 Westview Healthcare Wood, Tessie Corcoran and Emily in Dayville. Loretta Wood. Seven great grandchildren, NORTH and Eileen (Carpenter) Fougere living was born in Dayville Teagan Waggoner, Connor Wood, GROSVENORDALE, in North Grosvenordale all his life. on February 28, 1924, Daniel Wood, Caleb wood, Colton CT- Albert (Al) F. Al was a Senior Web Developer for the daughter of the Wood, Elizabeth Wood Cassidy Wood Fougere Jr. age Hanover Insurance for sixteen years late Alexander and Tessie (Stomski) and Adalee Corcoran, and several niec- 57 died Saturday and TACO Inc., Cranston, RI. Al loved Baranski. She was the wife of the es and nephews. She was predeceased October 20, 2018 after sports, especially the children’s sport- late William J. Wood Sr. for 47 years by her son Barry Wood and siblings, a five and a half year ing events. He enjoyed the casino, he until his death in 1989. Loretta worked Cecilia Ray, Florence Tourtellotte, battle of Pancreatic also was an avid sports fan, especially at the former Acme Cotton in East John Baranski, Gloria Paine, Edward Cancer. He leaves the Red Sox and Patriots. There are Killingly. Her family was most import- Baranski and Robert Baranski. A Mass a sister Michelle no calling hours. A graveside ser- ant to her. Loretta was a communi- of Christian Burial will be held on and her husband Donald Adams of vice was held in St. Joseph Cemetery, cant of St. Joseph Church in Dayville Saturday October 27, 2018 at 10:00AM Charlton, MA. Al leaves his life com- North Grosvenordale, CT , Thursday and Our Lady of LaSalette Church at Our Lady of LaSalette Church in panion of over twenty years, Elaine October 25, 2018 at 11 am. Please omit in Brooklyn. She was a member of Brooklyn. Burial will be in St. Joseph T. Levesque with which he made his flowers, donations may be made in his the Brooklyn Grange, Killingly Senior Cemetery, Dayville. Calling hours will home and her children Allan and his memory to American Cancer Society, Citizens. She is survived by her chil- be held in Tillinghast Funeral Home wife April , Aimee and her compan- PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK dren Bonnie Zadora and husband 433 Main Street Danielson on Friday ion Mike, two Godchildren his neph- 73123 for Pancreatic Cancer Research. John and William J. Wood Jr. and October 26, 2018 from 6-8PM. ew Bryan Adams (Katrina) and grand The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, daughter Calleigh, four grandchildren 48 School St., Webster, MA has been Eric, Samantha, Lindsey and he was entrusted with his arrangements. Russell L. Cote, 43 predeceased by grand daughter Kauri. A guest book is available at www. He also leaves several Aunts, Uncles shaw-majercik.com where you may SOUTHBRIDGE- Marrier, and Heidi Filo. and cousins. He was born in Putnam, post a condolence or light a candle. Russell L. Cote, 43, Russell was previously employed as Ct son of the late Albert Fougere Sr. died suddenly at his a truck stop attendent at Sturbridge home on October 22, Truck Stop. 2018. Calling hours for Russell will be Robert George Dailey, 71 Born in Friday, November 9, 2018. from Southbridge on 9-10AM, and his funeral service will POMFRET Dailey. Bob also leaves many nieces August 14, 1975, he begin at 10AM at Sansoucy Funeral -- Robert (Bob) and nephews. was the son of the Home, 40 Marcy Street, Southbridge, George Dailey, 71, of Bob passed away peacefully, in his late Russell G. and MA. Burial will immediately follow Pomfret. Robert was sleep, at home on September 25, 2018. Doris Ella (Anderson) Cote. Russell in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton, born in Buffalo, New He will be greatly missed by family is survived by his brother, Robert MA. In lieu of flowers, the family York, June 3, 1947 and friends. (The Apostle Paul said Peterson, of Charlton, MA; his sister, requests you kindly consider making and was the loving “For to me, to live is Christ and to die Linda Maciejewski and her husband, a memorial donation in Russell’s name son of Gladys D. and is gain.” Phil 1:21 (NIV2011)) Gary, of Quinebaug, CT; his brother-in- to New vision Church, PO Box 232, Wesley A. Dailey A celebration of Bob’s life / memori- law, Richard Marrier, of Dudley, MA; Southbridge, MA 01550. www.sansou- (both deceased). He al service will be held: and many nieces and nephews. He cyfuneral.com grew up in Arcade, New York and Saturday, November 10, 2018, 10 AM, was predeceased by his sisters, Beth spent much of his life in Tonawanda, at High Pointe Church 1208 Thompson New York and Lake Worth. After his Road, Thompson. The church Web mother’s passing, in 1984 Bob moved to site: www.gotohpc.org. A reception Phyllis M. Thornton, 94 Connecticut where he lived in several, for friends and family will be held after loving, Community Training Homes. the service at the church. DANIELSON -- Phyllis found pleasure in performing Bob leaves his older brother James The family is very grateful for the Phyllis M. Thornton, in plays and minstrel shows at the Walter (Sr.) and wife Marilyn D. of loving family members of the several 94 of Danielson, Abington Musical Hall, and as a mem- Bloomfield, as well as his twin broth- Community Training Homes Bob was passed away Friday, ber of 4-H where she enjoyed animals er’s wife Judy Dailey of Franklin, part of for 30+ years, as well as the October 5, 2018 and vegetable gardening. North Carolina. He is predeceased friends and staff of the Connecticut at Davis Place in Later, she lived a modest and ideal by his twin brother Richard Arthur Department of Developmental Services Danielson. Born lifestyle in a home she had built. She for all the ways January 28, 1924 in is survived by her sisters, Minola they cared for Putnam. Daughter Terwilleger of Inverness, Florida, Bob. of the late Fred and and Dorothy Caparrelli of Scituate, To place an In lieu of flow- Burnys (Kenyon) Thornton. Rhode Island and Celia Cristofori of ers, donations Phyllis worked many jobs including Brooklyn, and also by several nieces, In-Memoriam, in Bob’s memo- as a cook for boys at Pomfret. She nephews, and friends. ry may be made was employed by American Optical in She was predeceased by a brother, to Bloomfield Putnam and Jacob Rubber in Dayville. Fred Thornton and long-time friend, Card of Thanks, Volunteer Her school years began in Abington Charles Pike. Ambulance Fund, and she graduated from Putnam High A graveside service was held last Birthday or 785 Park Ave., School in 1942. Tuesday in Old North Cemetary on Bloomfield, CT Phyllis stayed many winters with Hammond Hill Road in Hampton, by Anniversary Greeting, 06002. Tillinghast her older sister Nola, who guided her Gagnon & Costello. Funeral Home, in obtaining jobs. In her early years, in the 433 Main Street, Danielson CT Villager Newspapers 06239. tillinghast- Lawrence (Larry) K. Doyle, 72 fh.com the deadline is Monday at noon DUDLEY- Lawrence (Larry) K. Doyle his retirement traveling the world in age 72 died Monday, October 22, 2018 at the shipping industry. He was a for- for that week. the Lanessa Long Term Care, Webster, mer chairperson for trapshooting at www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com MA. Larry leaves two sisters, Mary the Valley Springs Sportsmen Club, Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) In Print and Online O’Connor of Everett, MA and Martha Thompson, CT. Larry was a avid or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). Amidon of Glen, NH. hunter and fishermen and enjoyed He was born in Everett, MA son of reloading shells. He was a member You can add a photo at no additional cost. the late George Doyle and Mary E. of the Valley Springs Sportsmen Club Knox and lived in Dudley for the past and the Singletary Sportsmen Club 34 years, prior to that living in Everett. in Sutton, MA. There are no calling To send by mail, please mail to Larry was a Merchant Marine until hours, services and burial will be pri- Villager Newspapers vate in Malden. Omit flowers and P.O. Box donations in his memory may be made 196 Woodstock, CT 06281 for wildlife preservation. The Shaw- Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has been entrusted with AMEX are accepted. his arrangements. A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com For more information, where you may post a condolence or please call 860-928-1818 light a candle. or email [email protected] and she’ll be happy to help! www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 2, 2018 B5 Rita B. Larose, 91 OBITUARIES NORTH Alice Larose of North Grosvenordale, GROSVENORDALE Lorraine Pellerin and her husband – Rita B. Larose, 91, Roger of Brooklyn, and Doris Gagne formally of Vandall of Niantic, and several nieces and Jose M. Herrera, 65 St., passed away on nephews. She was predeceased by Sunday, October her brothers, the late Armand and Leo DAYVILLE – Jose Herrera, Jose M. Herrera, Surheil 28, 2018 at Orchard Larose. M. Herrera, 65, of Luciano, Cuqui Luciano, Jessica Grove Nursing Calling hours were held on Barlett Meadow Luciano, and Tania D. Herrera; his Home in Uncasville. Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Dr., passed away brothers, Jose Antonio Herrera Born in North the Valade Funeral Home in N. Sunday, October 28, and Hector Herrera; his grandchil- Grosvenordale, she was the daugh- Grosvenordale, which was followed by 2018 in Day Kimball dren, Wailer A. Herrera, Edward ter of the late Edward and Virginia a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Hospital surrounded Westley Herrera, Luis M. Herrera, (Marcotte) Larose. Church in N. Grosvenordale. Burial by loved ones. He Luis A. Herrera, Suheidi Rodriguez, Mrs. Larose worked at B&W Shoe will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. was the loving hus- Sebasthian Ruiz, Brandon Mead, and Cluett Peabody. She enjoyed For memorial guestbook visit www. band of Cecilia (Ruiz) Gabriel A. Archeval, Brianna Mead, working in her yard. GilmanAndValade.com. Herrera. Born in Manhattan, New Miguel Jose, Jelliani Gil, and Jeremias Rita is survived by her sisters, York, he was the son of the late Miguel J. Archeval; and his son-in-law Derek Herrera Belpre and Antonia (Negron Mead. He is predeceased by Miguel Hernandez) Herrera. Herrera Belpre, Antonia Negron Susan Lorna (Rojecki) Lohrey, 62 Mr. Herrera worked as a truck driv- Hernandez, and Eduardo J. Herrera. Susan Lorna lighthouses. er for U.N.F.I. He was a member of La Calling hours were held October 30, (Rojecki) Lohrey, Susan is survived by her husband Iglesa Cristiana Casa del Alfarero in 2018 in the Gilman Funeral Home and 62, Green Bay, died Greg, Green Bay, her mother Carmella Webster Massachusetts. He was an Crematory, in Putnam, followed by unexpectedly Friday, Rojecki, brother John (Angela) Rojecki, avid musician and enjoyed playing a with a prayer service in the funer- October 26, 2018 at Gorham, Maine, sisters Deborah (Alan) the saxophone for his church. Above al home. Burial followed in West Froedtert Hospital Cavicchi, Bolton, CT and Barbara all, he enjoyed spending time with his Thompson Cemetery, Thompson. and Medical College (Louis) Godzik, North Grosvenordale, family. For memorial guestbook visit www. of Wisconsin in CT,her brothers-in-law Kevin (Narissa) In addition to his wife, Jose is sur- GilmanAndValade.com. Milwaukee. She was Lohrey, Algoma and Scott (Candy) vived by his children, Fannye V. born September 18, Lohrey, Brussels, in-laws Rich (Mary) 1956 in Webster, MA to Anthony and Lohrey, Algoma, nephew Ryker Carmella (Smarelli) Rojecki. Lohrey, many nieces, nephews, great Edna M. (Belair) Wasilewski, 101 Susan attended the American School neices and great nephews, cousins Edna M. (Belair) traveling with family and friends in of the Deaf, Mystic Oral Institute and from Massachusetts, her dog Lucy and Wasilewski, 101, her retirement. graduated from the South Windsor cat Rascal. passed away on Edna leaves her daughters, Louise High School in 1975. She was preceded in death by her Saturday, October (James) Honiss of Glastonbury, Susan married the love of her father Anthony. 27, 2018 at Matulaitis Rochelle (Richard) Cimochowski life, Greg Lohrey on August 20, 2016. Family and friends may attend Rehabilitation and of Rogers, Mary (David) Vitale of For those who knew Susan, they the Celebration of Susan’s Life on knew she was a beautiful person inside Saturday, November 10, 2018 at St. Skilled Care Facility Putnam, Anne (Michael) Portier of and out. She loved her many friends John’s Lutheran Church in Rankin, in Putnam, where Portland, her beloved grandchil- and relatives, fishing and going out to WI. The Celebration will start at 11 AM she had received dren James, Robert, Thomas, Stefan, eat with her husband, dancing, cook- until the service at 1 PM with Pastor loving care since Neal, Andrew, Peter, Lauren, great ing, baking, the holidays, especial- Patrick Hennessy officiating. 2011. Beloved wife of the late Leo grandchildren Siena, Sophie, Ava and ly Christmas. As a child, she spent Greg’s wish is for everyone to wear Wasilewski, he died in 1991. She was Simon. She was predeceased by her time going to Webster Lake, the ocean something purple to honor Sue. born in Putnam on January 20, 1917, brothers John Lawrence and William and amusement parks with her fami- The Lohrey and Rojecki families daughter of the late Pierre and Dora (Lois) Belair. ly. She was an avid fan of the Boston would like to thank all of the CVICU (Gagnon) Belair. Calling hours were held Wednesday, Red Sox, New England Patriots and the staff at Froedtert Hospital for the spe- She graduated from St. Mary School October 31 at Smith and Walker Green Bay Packers. And we all know cial care given to Susan. She was a and Putnam High School. A lifelong Funeral Home in Putnam, which was she is up in heaven celebrating the Red strong fighter her whole life battling communicant of St. Mary Church of followed by A Mass of Christian Burial Sox’s World Series win! numerous health issues the Visitation, Edna worked at the at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, She was the secretary for the The SCHINDERLE FUNERAL Ration Board, Deary Bros. Dairy, Putnam. Burial followed in St. Mary Green Bay Deaf Club for a short peri- HOME, Algoma, assisted the family Putnam Woolen and retired as a Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memo- od. Her favorite color was purple with arrangements. Bursar at the Rectory School in rial contributions may be made to and enjoyed collecting anything relat- Send your online condolences to our Pomfret, after 25 years. She held mem- St. Mary Church of the Visitation, ed to purple, along with sea shells and Tribute Wall at www.schinderle.com berships in the Ladies of St. Anne, the 218 Providence St. Putnam, CT or St. Mary League of Catholic Women, Matulaitis Family Council, 10 Thurber Putnam Travelers, Friends of Putnam Rd., Putnam, CT. Share a memory at Dorothy M. (Noack) Kindler, 84 Catholic Academy and volunteered for www.smithandwalkerfh.com the American Red Cross. She enjoyed WEBSTER/ WILSONVILLE, CT- ing in Wilsonville, CT. Dottie enjoyed Dorothy M. (Noack) Kindler age 84 died crocheting. Friday, October 26, 2018 at Day Kimball The funeral was held from the Shaw- George L. Gendron, Jr. 85 Hospital Putnam. She was the wife of Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., the late Alvin D. Kindler. She leaves Webster, MA Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 DANIELSON -- George L. Gendron, George loved to socialize and could her daughter Darlene L. Finamore and with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 am Jr. 85, of Danielson, passed away spend more than an hour going to get her husband Gregory, two grandchil- in St. Louis Church, Lake St., Webster, October 15, 2018 at Davis Place in the mail at Maple Court enjoying con- dren, Katherine and Madden, nieces with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Danielson. Born October 31, 1932 in versation and making people a laugh. and nephews. Dottie was predeceased Webster. A calling hour was held Norwich, son of the late George L. Besides his wife Louise he leaves by her son Donald Kindler who died prior to funeral mass, 9am-10:45 am. Gendron, Sr. and Flora E. (Aubin) a son Gary L. Gendron; his daughter in an auto accident with his f ather. Please omit flowers, donations may be Gendron. He was the beloved husband Jerilyn Gendron of Danielson and a She was also predeceased by a brother made in her memory to the St. Louis of Louise (Champagne) Gendron. grandson Richard Dauphinais, Jr. of Frank and sisters Francis and Mildred. Endowment Fund. A guest book is George was a communicant of St. Rhode Island. In Lieu of flowers dona- She was born in Webster daughter of available at www.shaw-majercik.com Anne’s Church in Ballouville till its tion maybe made in his memory to the late George Noack and Catherine where you may post a condolence or closing and then of St. James Church Villa Maria Nursing & Rehabilitation (Yanda) Noack and lived in Webster for light a candle in Danielson and recently of St. Mary’s Community, 20 Babcock Ave., the past eleven years prior to that liv- in Putnam. He enjoyed tools and mak- Plainfield, CT 06374 ing furniture. George was a resident A Celebration of Life Service will be Christopher P. Donais, 51 of Alexander’s Lake in Dayville for 79 November 2, 2018 at 12:00 PM (Noon) years where he enjoyed swimming and at The United Methodist Church in POMFRET – Christopher P. Donais, his father; a sister, Andrea Donais of sailing. George worked at Gendron Danielson, 9 Spring Street. Burial in 51, of Wrights Crossing Rd., died Friday Canterbury; and his adored cat Luna. Manufacturing till it closed in 1985, the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery, October 19, 2018 in Hartford Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited then for 25 years worked at Pervel Danielson, CT. Share a memory at He was the loving husband of Ellen to a Funeral Mass for Christopher on Industries as a Coater Operator. www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. (Indars) Donais. Born in Hartford, he Tuesday October 30, 2018 at 9:30a.m. was the son of Raymond A. Donais in St James Church, 12 Franklin St. of Canterbury and the late Jacqueline Danielson, CT 06239. Funeral arrange- OBITUARIES are published at no charge. (Quintal) Donais. ments have been entrusted to the E-mail notices to [email protected] Mr. Donais worked as a self-employed Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, or fax them to (860) 928-5946. handyman. 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. He enjoyed weaponry, martial arts, For memorial guestbook visit www. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. weight lifting and playing video games. GilmanAndValade.com. Christopher is survived by his wife; LEGALS Town of Eastford filed at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town must be presented to the fiduciary at TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Connecticut Office Building, 16 Westford Road, the address below. Failure to prompt- The Planning & Zoning Commission Inland Wetlands Eastford, CT. ly present any such claim may result has scheduled a Public Hearing for and Watercourses Commission Dated at Eastford this 23rd day of Oc- in the loss of rights to recover on such Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Notice of Decision tober, 2018. claim. Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169 On October 18, 2018 the duly autho- Susan Welshman Heather Robinson, Clerk at 7:45 p.m., lower level, for the fol- rized agent of the Eastford Inland Wet- Recording Secretary The fiduciary is: lowing: #SP634-09-18 Smith Road lands and Watercourses Agency ap- November 2, 2018 Christopher Wilson (Map 5785, Block 46, Lot 3-2) Scott proved the installation of construction c/o Mark R Brouillard, & Pamela Shaw – Activity on a scenic access driveway and subsurface drain- NOTICE TO CREDITORS St. Onge & Brouillard, road. age improvements including trenching ESTATE OF Britney Lee Wilson P.O. Box 550, Putnam, CT 06260, Chair Jeffrey Gordon, M.D. for pipes, catch basins and utilities (18-00414) (860)928-0481 November 2, 2018 within the Upland Review area on Map The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the November 2, 2018 November 9, 2018 120 Block 16 Lot 1 at located at 179 Court of Probate, District of Northeast Eastford Road, Eastford CT. Probate Court, by decree dated Octo- Details can be found in the minutes ber 25, 2018, ordered that all claims

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PRIDE continued from page B1­­­ ABBOTT TECH/IMMACULATE 32, QUINEBAUG VALLEY 30 Valley’s 3-yard line. The Pride held ATI on three consecutive rushing Quinebaug 14 0 0 16-30 Abbott/Immaculate 0 6 6 20-32 attempts but on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line, Frasier scooted around FIRST QUARTER right end for the touchdown with 19.9 QV- Nick Thomasson 1 run seconds left to put ATI United up (Jeff Reed pass from Josh Dodd) 7:13 32-30 and complete the scoring. Coach QV- Matt Fitzpatrick 25 run (pass failed) 3:06

Asermelly vented his spleen after the SECOND QUARTER final gun. ATI- Anthony Frasier 4 run (pass failed) :31 “With us recovering the onside kick. With an imaginary block in the back THIRD QUARTER on a pileup. With 12 men on the field ATI- Matt Christe 4 run (run failed) 4:15 that they didn’t call in the first half FOURTH QUARTER on a crucial third down. OK? All four QV- Reed 13 pass from Dodd (Fitzpatrick run) of those calls from one official, it’s an 10:08 ATI- Frasier 34 run (Christe run) 8:28 utter joke,” Asermelly said. ATI- C.J. Cianflone 45 run (run failed) 8:14 The win lifted ATI’s record to 5-2. QV- Jamie Talbot 76 pass from Dodd The loss dropped the Pride’s record (Adrian Casiano run) 4:41 to 3-4. Asermelly didn’t blame ATI ATI- Frasier 1 run (run failed) :19 United for taking advantage of some dubious calls and he offered congrat- Quinebaug ATI ulations to Chris Francisco when the First Downs 15 18 ATI linebacker approached him at Rushes-yards 25-112 40-259 Passing 218 64 Charlie Lentz photo game’s end. The coach wasn’t as mag- nanimous with the officials at the site Sacked-yds lost 2-18 2-17 ATI United’s Matt Christe, left, tips away a pass intended for Quinebaug Valley’s Jamie Talbot Comp-Att-Int 15-27-4 7-15-1 in Danbury last Sunday. of an apparent highway robbery last Punts-Avg. 2-24 1-40 Sunday — just off Exit 3 on Interstate Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 84. Penalties-Yards 8-55 2-17 Valley moved 85 yards in six plays — but an official ruled it had been “We got swindled,” Assermelly said. with senior quarterback Josh Dodd touched before it tumbled 10 yards and “And I know it sounds petty to blame INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS completing the drive by hitting ATI was awarded the football on the an official. If it was one call I would say RUSHING- QV: Dodd 4-11; Fitzpatrick senior receiver Jamie Talbot with Pride’s 49-yard line. 12-79 & TD; Casiano 3-5; Thomasson 3-3 & you can’t leave it up to one play, you TD; Joel Comeau 2-11; Zach Andersen 1-5.. a 76-yard touchdown pass with 4:41 “We recovered it 12 yards downfield. can’t do that. But consistently — in all left. Quinebaug Valley senior Adrian Nobody touched it. That would have ATI: Cianflone 8-75 & TD; Christe 13-54 & TD; phases, in all quarters, in all situations Frasier 19-130 & 3 TDs. Casiano ran for the two-point conver- iced the game. It would have been — to get the hometown treatment like sion and the Pride led 30-26. victory. It would have been over,” that. This film will go in for review, PASSING- QV: Dodd 15-26-3 for 218 yards & “My guys battled extremely hard,” Asermelly said. “They were unable to 2 TDs; Casiano 0-1-1. ATI: Cianflone 7-15-1 for that’s really the only course of action 64 yards. Asermelly said. “They deserved to win explain any of those calls to me today. that I have. It’s embarrassing frankly this game.” The officials, more or less, gave me the for them. We got swindled.” RECEIVING- QV: Casiano 6-51; Reed 4-48 & Quinebaug Valley attempted an silent treatment the whole game.” TD; Sebastian Ramos 1-16; Jamie Talbot 2-92 onside kick after Talbot’s 76-yard Quinebaug Valley’s onside attempt Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) & TD; Fitzpatrick 2-11. ATI: Christe 2-23; Tom touchdown and senior kicker gave ATI the football on the Pride’s 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- Fahey 2-15; Frasier 2-11; Ozy Friar 1-15. Sebastian Ramos appeared to recover 49-yard line. 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November 3, Sat., 9am - 6pm Second Helping Entertainment by November 10, Sat., 10:30-11:30am (and November 4, Sun., 7:30am- Michael Gallison & Bill Blanchard, November 9, Fri., noon to 8pm The first Wee Wander is a Nature noon). The St. James School in Congregational Church of East- Knights of Columbus Council 2087 Scavenger Hunt, at the Lyon Pre- Danielson is having their annual ford, 8 Church Road, Eastford. (Use will hold a Friday fish fry, in the serve, Wrights Crossing Rd, Pomfret Christmas Craft Sale. The Craft Sale REAR church parking lot) Be Sure Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, Center. Take Wrights Crossing Rd is being held in the church base- To Call 860-576-7209 and let us North Grosvenordale. Fish and off of Rte 101 (you’ll see the Audu- ment. There are paper crafts, tree know: how many are In your group chips ($10); baked haddock or bay bon Sign on 101). Immediately after ornaments, holiday decorations, gift and what food item(s) you will be scallops ($11); fried clams ($14); you go over the bridge, take a right cards, great gift ideas, gift baskets, bringing, hosted by the Eastford Se- fisherman’s platters ($17), and more. onto the dirt driveway - you will raffles and baked goods!! nior Citizens. All are Welcome November 4, Sun., 3pm, 860-923-2967, council2087@gmail. see the Lyon Preserve sign. Park on First Congregational Church com. right. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org November 3 & 4, Sat. & Sun. November 7, Wed., 7pm of Woodstock, 543 Route 169. November 10, Sat., 9:30am (Sat. 10am-3pm, Sun. 10am-1pm) Bingo every Wednesday at St. James Take Note! A cappella ensemble November 10 & 11, Sat. & Sun. Book Club. Followed by Whist We are having Second Chance Sat- School, 12 Franklin Street, Dan- will perform to benefit Com- (Saturday 10am-3pm, Sunday Club at 10:30 a.m. Bracken Me- urday and Second Chance Sunday ielson. Proceeds benefit St. James munity Kitchens of North- 10am-1pm) Book sale, Rain or morial Library, 57 Academy Road, at Lost & Found Cat Shelter, 459 School. eastern Connecticut. Concert shine, at Lost & Found Cat Shelter, Woodstock. Thompson Road, Thompson. We are is free; donations accepted at 459 Thompson Rd. Thompson. November 10, Sat., 9am – 4pm reducing our adoption fees on some November 9, Fri., 7pm the door. For more informa- Woodstock Fire Stations 75, 76 & of our elderly or special needs cats. David Naumec speaks about “The tion: www.take-note.org. November 10, Sat., 8am-1pm 77 and Commumity Fire Station 81 The pictures of the available cats are Pequot War.” We are delighted to There will be a Christmas Wonder- have joined together for the 13th on our Facebook page. welcome David Naumec, Senior Re- land Bazaar II at the Atwood Hose Annual TOY COLLECTION Bring searcher, Military Historian, and Ar- American Legion to provide tempo- Fire Station, Rte. 205, Wauregan. a new unwrapped toy or a donation November 4, Sun., 7:30-10:30am cheologist for the Battlefields of the rary financial assistance for qualified Many vendors, crafts, FREE COF - and be greeted by fire dept. Toys for American Legion Post 67, N. Pequot War project of the Mashan- veterans.) FEE. Public invited. Please join us! all ages needed, infant to teens. To Grosvenordale, “All You Can Eat” tucket Pequot Museum. Free and Sponsored by the Ladies’ Auxiliary. benefit local families. WVFA Station breakfast Tickets only $9 for adults open to the public. Community November 9, Sat., 9:30-11:30am 76, 399 Route 169, Woodstock (Next and $5 children under seven and Room of the Canterbury Town Hall, Stonecroft Women’s ConnectionNovember 10, Sat., 8am-2pm to the Woodstock Town Hall) www. include scrambled eggs, homefries, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury. Brunch at The Inn at Woodstock Westfield Church Winter Wonder- wvfa76.org bacon, sausage, ham, hash, English Hill, 94 Plaine Hill Rd. “Miracle of land Bazaar and Craft Fair, 210 Main muffins, sausage & gravy, beans & November 9, Sat., 7-8:30am Squanto’s Path to Plymouth” with Street, Danielson. We will have November 10, Sat., 8-2pm kielbasa, French toast, pancakes, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund Cathy Perrill. Speaker Marilou vendors who make handmade and Daughters of Isabella Yuletide Festi- plus Belgian waffles and omelets. To assistance is available every Satur- Johnson, Every Which Way but Up!. upcycled crafts. We will also have val. Raffle, Vendors, Café, Bake Sale, benefit Thompson Historical Soci- day morning, at the Pomfret Senior Music by Mariel Clores, UConn. raffle baskets, homemade bakery Basket Raffle, and More! St. Mary’s ety. Center 207 Mashamoquet Road (Rt. Reservations required by November and gourmet foods, silent auction, Church Hall, 18 Providence St Put- 44) in Pomfret. Best to call ahead, 5, cancellations essential. Call Helen wreaths, jewelry, holiday gifts, and nam, $1000 in Raffle Prizes, $2 Tick- November 7, Wed., 5:30pm 860-928-2309. Always free and con- @ 860-774-5092, Janet @ 860-455- attic treasures available. West- ets Sold @St Mary’s Parish Center, Harvest Potluck Dinner - Bring a de- fidential. (The Soldiers, Sailors and 7671 or email: wccwc81@hotmail. fieldUCC.org Joe’s Jewelers, Henry’s, Knights of licious potluck food item(s) to share, Marines Fund is administered by the com. All women invited. Columbus Hall

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