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Woodstock Villager Friday, August 30, 2019 Serving Eastford, Pomfret & Woodstock since 2005 Complimentary to homes by request Sheep and fashion at Ellis is new Brooklyn Fair campus CEO at QVCC
DANIELSON — Quinebaug (National Association of College Valley Community College and University Business recently announced Dr. Rose Officers), ECUBO (Eastern R. Ellis as QVCC’s Interim Chief Association of College and Executive Officer. While Dr. University Business Officers), Ellis is only six-weeks into her EDUCAUSE, Bridgeport tenure, she sees the potential Regional Business Council, for growth here in Northeast along with many Connecticut Connecticut. State College and University Appointed July 1, Dr. Ellis System Office Committees. succeeds QVCC’s fourth presi- Upon her first visit to QVCC’s dent, Dr. Carlee Drummer. As Danielson campus, Dr. Ellis campus CEO, Dr. Ellis assumes was immediately drawn to the the role as President, oversee- area fondly known as the Quiet ing the day-to-day operations Corner. She commented, “It’s at the College. Prior to com- an extraordinary town with an ing to QVCC, Dr. Ellis served unbelievable community. When as Dean of Administration and I walked through the doors, I Institutional Effectiveness at couldn’t stop dreaming about Karen Butera photos both Housatonic and Gateway the potential for the College. I’m Senior class competitors for Sheep Lead Line Show Community Colleges. She has a collaborator and look forward spent her entire career in high- to the start of the term and BY KAREN BUTERA er education, getting her start working with all faculty and FOR THE VILLAGER at the University of Nevada staff towards improving this Las Vegas, and has experience gem of a college.” When asked BROOKLYN — At first glance it looked in a multitude of disciplines what drew her to QVCC, she like a dog show, but at the Brooklyn Fair including library services, answered, “I wanted to be at a on Friday, Aug. 23, there was a Sheep Show finance, information technolo- place where I could make a dif- Lead Line Competition. The contest shows gy, instruction and many super- ference; I wanted to be a part of a relationship between the shepherd and visory positions. a community. When I saw what the wool products and clothing made from Dr. Ellis earned her doc- was happening at QVCC, I said, that sheep. During this competition, it was torate in Higher Education ‘This is my dream.’” a normal site to see sheep and their owners Administration from Capella Outside of her established dressed to complement and complete each University (2013) and her career in higher education, Dr. other. Master of Library Science and Ellis enjoys to swim, hike and One of the competitors was Sophia Glaude, Bachelor of Arts degrees from travel. In her spare time, she from East Putnam. She presented with her Wayne State University. She likes to read, but admits she is two-year-old Shetland Sheep, Shamrock. is a frequent evaluator for the partial to hardcover books. She She is not a stranger to sheep. “I have 10 oth- New England Commission of also loves to spend time with ers at home,” said Glaude.” This is a family Higher Education accreditation her spouse, David H. Ellis, and affair. Her sister spins wool and knits while teams and belongs to the fol- her three cats, Thomas, Roscoe, Glaude is the main shepherd. lowing organizations: NACUBO and Bob. “I have been doing this since the second grade,” she said. It takes her about a half hour to take care of each one between feed- ing them grain and hay and cleaning up after them,. Karen Butera photos Like most other animals, maintaining Sophia Glaude, from East Putnam, and her Shetland most sheep requires keeping their hooves in Sheep, Shamrock participated in the Sheep Show Lead Line Competition Please Read SHEEP, page A2 Why not bake?
BY KAREN BUTERA until you reach that magical Psychologist, and after years FOR THE VILLAGER age of not having to get up of schooling, training and early to go to your job any- finally obtaining her dream WOODSTOCK — From the more, a life where an alarm job, she saw her goals met. time you are in the cradle all clock is seldom needed. When As with many people out the way up through old age, you are getting to that age and there, she also had a hobby, life is always changing. You you can’t wait to retire, you she had a love for horses and go from diapers to crawling, never think that when you get was a well known horse train- walking, starting school, end- up that first day after retire- er and instructor. To this day ing school, getting married, ment you would think, “Now she still judges horse shows. having kids, your first house what do I do?” Judging shows is not a full and on and on the changes That is what happened to time job though, and she still come. After awhile you start Woodstock resident Jody finds herself with too much Karen Butera photo LaSalle. After going to school to look forward to retiring. Jody LaSalle of Doug Hill Farm Bakery of Woodstock at the Putnam That is usually the goal - work to learn to become a Child Please Read BAKER, page A5 Farmer’s Market Brooklyn Fair Cattle Show
BY KAREN BUTERA also all of the usual rides with special cows are milked twice a day,” said FOR THE VILLAGER ride bracelets that could be purchased Buell. “I help out with the milking. I get early in the day. The all too familiar up every day at 5 am every day.” BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn Fair smell of grease cooking was prevalent The cow she had at the fair was almost has been going strong for over 200 years. bringing forth the scent of doughboys, two years old, born in December, 2017. It The 2019 event was held last weekend. It onion blossoms and even fried Twinkies was her sister’s Cow named Thursday. is the oldest running and uninterrupt- cooking. “I am raising a Jersey Yearling named ed agricultural fair in America. Every For the farmer at heart, some of the Sparkle, but she is seven months preg- year the fair is organized and by the favorites are the animal shows, espe- nant . That is why she is at home.” She Windham County Agricultural Society. cially the Cattle Shows. Many 4-H mem- also feeds, cleans, baths and breeds The Fair has become very popular to bers bring their animals out for show- them. “I was 9 years old when I first the area because there is something for ing and to possibly be one of the ribbon helped to deliver one and 12 when I everyone who comes out to visit - from winners. delivered one on my own.” the ever popular Little Miss and Mr. Mackenzie Buell of Eastford and At the end of the day, she came in 5th Brooklyn Fair Pageant to the bands Rock Maple Farm, a dairy farm, has in the Showmanship Class. In this com- that play. There are also all types of been around animals since she was petition the judge watches how well the events such as racing pigs, every type of born and had been working around person presents the animal. She was animal show imaginable, cooking con- them since she could remember. She a first place winner in the breed class tests, truck and horse pulls and every has been a 4-H member for 7 years, where she was judged on how the cow other interest one can possibly have. and this year will be a Sophomore at formed in the body, and 4th place in One of the main attractions is the car- Killingly High School in the Future Get a Sire which shows how alike three nival in the midway, calling the atten- Farmers of America program. cows are to the father. tion of children and adults of all ages. Her whole family is involved in the With her love for animals, in her Karen Butera photo Especially noticeable was the towering farm. Her mother and father, Jennifer future she may end up becoming the Mackenzie Buell, from Eastford, and Rock Ferris Wheel going round and round and Jared Buell run the farm with her next Buell family farmer. Maple Farm likes to work with animals with brightly colored lights. There were brother and wife helping out also. “The A2 • Friday, August 30, 2019 Villager Newspapers Red Cross offers safety tips for students
PUTNAM — The school bells from the curb while waiting to school, parents should man- and school zones. Motorists have reached a place of safety. are calling students back to the for the bus to arrive. Cross date that they use seat belts. should know what the yellow PREPARE FOR classroom and the American the street at the corner, obey Drivers should not text or and red bus signals mean. EMERGENCIES Know what Red Cross wants to make sure traffic signals and stay in the make calls use their cell phone Yellow flashing lights indi- the emergency plan is at your your student is safe as they crosswalk. and should avoid eating or cate the bus is getting ready child’s school in case a disaster head back to school for the Never dart out into the street drinking while driving. to stop and motorists should or an unforeseen event occurs. upcoming year. or cross between parked cars. Some students ride their bike slow down and be prepared to Develop a family emergency “While safety is a top pri- Teach your student to board to school. They should always stop. Red flashing lights and plan so everyone will know ority for all students, there the bus only after it has come wear a helmet and ride on the an extended stop sign indicate who to contact and where to are special steps for parents to a complete stop and the driv- right in the same direction as the bus is stopped and chil- go if something happens while of younger kids and those er or attendant has instructed the traffic is going. dren are getting on or off. children are at school and par- headed to school for the first them to get on. When children are walking to Motorists must stop when they ents are at work. Details are time,” said Stefanie Arcangelo, Kids should board their bus school, they should only cross are behind a bus, meeting the available atredcross.org/pre- Chief Communications only, never an alternate one. the street at an intersection, bus or approaching an inter- pare. Officer, American Red Cross Make sure your stu- and use a route along which section where a bus is stopped. TAKE A FIRST AID Connecticut and Rhode dent always stays in clear the school has placed crossing Motorists following or trav- CLASS The Red Cross First Island. “Make sure the child view of the bus driver and guards. Parents should walk eling alongside a school bus Aid App provides instant knows their phone number, never walks behind the bus. young children to school, must also stop until the red access to information on han- address, how to get in touch GETTING TO SCHOOL BY along with children taking lights have stopped flashing, dling the most common first with their parents at work, CAR, BIKE, ON FOOT: If chil- new routes or attending new the stop arm is withdrawn, and aid emergencies whether it be how to get in touch with anoth- dren go to school in a car, they schools, at least for the first all children have reached safe- before, during or after school. er trusted adult and how to should always wear a seat belt. week to ensure they know how ty. This includes two and four- Download the app for free by dial 9-1-1. Teach children not Younger children should use to get there safely. Arrange lane highways. If physical bar- searching for ‘American Red to talk to strangers or accept car seats or booster seats until for the kids to walk to school riers such as grassy medians, Cross’ in your app store or rides from someone they don’t the lap-shoulder belt fits prop- with a friend or classmate. guide rails or concrete median at redcross.org/apps. Learn know.” erly (typically for children ages DRIVERS, SLOW DOWN!: barriers separate oncoming and practice First Aid and SCHOOL BUS SAFETY: If 8-12 and over 4’9”), and ride in Drivers should be aware that traffic from the bus, motorists CPR/AED skills by taking a children ride a bus to school, the back seat until they are at children are out walking or bik- in the opposing lanes may pro- course (redcross.org/takea- they should plan to get to their least 13 years old. ing to school and slow down, ceed without stopping. Do not class) so you can help save a bus stop early and stand away If a teenager is going to drive especially in residential areas proceed until all the children life. Come to Eastford’s inspiring 5K for cancer patients
BY CAROL DAVIDGE Kneeland and by Owen’s Run, to: Recreation Commission, when a loved one is serious- the years has given much to FOR THE VILLAGER the anonymous kidney donor Town of Eastford, PO Box 98, ly ill. Such serious illnesses the Eastford Community. for Eastford’s 30-year fire-fight- Eastford, CT 06242, or to “Go create never-ending financial, The 5K race brings out peo- EASTFORD — On er, Lincoln Budd. Registration Fund Me For Our Friend Who medical and emotional chal- ple of all skills and interests September 14, at 10 a.m., the for the 5K by 6 pm on Sept. 12 Is “Sharing His Spare” to assist lenges. Lincoln Budd has lost - observers, competitive run- 8th annual “5K: We Never Stop is $20; Day-of-Race Fee is $25. the donor: https://dm2.gofund. one kidney to cancer, and the ners, walkers, parents push- Fighting in Loving Memory “Owen’s Run” has early sign- me/For-Our-Friend-Who-Is- remaining kidney is struggling ing children in strollers, teens of Marilyn T. Krom” will kick up fees of $10 by 6:00 pm on Sharing-His-Spare. Volunteers due to Chronic Renal Failure. and members of the “Run 169 off from Eastford Town Office Sept. 12, or $15 for Day-of-Race are needed. For information, Lincoln is one of Eastford’s Towns Society.” Numbers Building, followed at 10:10 registration. For either race, contact Valerie at 860-933-8012. faithful, serving in the Eastford are assigned at the Eastford am by “Owen’s Run,” a fun register online at: runsignup. Expenses for people facing Independent Fire Co. for 30 Elementary School parking lot event for children age 12 and com. Group are discounts avail- serious illness - including years and always helping with at 12 Westford Road starting at under. People from all over able-contact Sean@marilynt- the organ donor, are not cov- children’s activities and major 8am. Winners in all categories New England have turned out kromfoundation.org. To regis- ered by insurance. This year events and fundraisers. Lory receive medals. The race is in for this, the only timed-race in ter or donate by check, make the donor will lose income Neeland faces Non-Hodgkin memory of Marilyn T. Krom, Eastford. The people supported check payable to The Marilyn during the surgery and recov- Lymphoma. Lory is a volunteer a nurse who helped many this year by the 5K are Lory T. Krom Foundation, and mail ery period, something that through the Congregational Eastford families before she many families experience Church of Eastford, and over died of uterine cancer in 2009. THE SIDING STORE INC. Siding • Roofing • Windows • Decks • Sunrooms SUMMER SPECIALS AFFORDABLE! NOW IN EFFECT $$$$ Financing available to qualified customers! DON’T We take pride thesidingstoreinc.com in our customer 860.423.7771 860.963.9035 MISS service! 860.886.1718 860.564.7088 A THING! References Galore • Fully Licensed • Senior Discounts • Lead Safe
Ely Driscoll photo All ages are invited to participate in Eastford’s 5K on September 14, which supports cancer Millennial Flashlight Nights! patients. The event also offers a kids run with prizes. Shown here: the “Run 169 Towns Society” ran the Eastford 5K last year. This year’s proceeds will help Lory Neeland who is Weeknights are Get your friends fighting Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and the kidney organ donor whose kidney will save the life and flashlights of fire-fighter Lincoln Budd. especially and do team building SHEEP Superintendent of the Sheep event said, in the maze! continued from page A 1 “A contestant can earn up to 10 points. for you! We are judging both the sheep and the LAST TICKET SOLD @ 7PM good condition and trying to provide a garments. They are also judged on the good dry surface for walking on when lead line and how the garments comple- possible. Most sheep are also sheared ment each other between the owner and at least once a year. It is also important sheep. The garments should fit properly to keep an eye on their general health. and be clean.” Glaude took fourth place on this The most common comment we hear is The five contestants from the Senior Class took turns showing their sheep interesting twist on a fashion show. “Seriously this is the best ice cream we’ve ever tasted!” by walking them in a circle before the judges. Some sheep wore coordinat- 260 Quaddick Rd., Thompson, CT • 860.923.3439 ing collars to their owner’s clothing. Glaude’s sheep wore a pink scarf knit- Open Daily for Ice cream! ted by a family friend, while she wore a white wool skirt. Items could either be handmade or store bought, VILLAGER STAFF DIRECTORY but a bonus was Accuracy Watch given to those NEWS ADVERTISING items that were The Villager Newspapers is com- Editor, Brenda Pontbriand Charlie Lentz Advertising Representative handmade. mitted to accuracy in all its news 860-928-1818 x 323 860-928-1818, Ext. 313 Ray Doyle, one reports. Although numerous safe- charlie@ brenda@ of the Judges and guards are in place to ensure accu- villagernewspapers.com villagernewspapers.com TO PLACE A BUSINESS AD: TO SUBMIT A LETTER rate reporting, mistakes can occur. Brenda Pontbriand TO THE EDITOR: Confirmed fact errors will be cor- Retail Advertising E-MAIL: For all other questions please contact Kerri Peterson rected at the top right hand corner 860-928-1818 ext. 313 [email protected] of page A3 in a timely manner. [email protected] OR send to Villager, P.O. Box 196, 860-928-1818 Ext. 303 Woodstock, CT 06281 [email protected] If you find a mistake call (860) SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: 928-1818 or e-mail charlie@villager- Kerri Peterson TO SUBMIT Villager Newspapers newspapers.com. 860-928-1818, ext. 303 CALENDAR ITEMS: E-MAIL: are published by Stonebridge Press [email protected] Insightful [email protected] President and Publisher Editor Frank G. Chilinski Charlie Lentz TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: OR send to Villager, P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 860-928-1818 ext. 103 860-928-1818 x 323 Classifieds [email protected] [email protected] 800-536-5836 VISIT US ONLINE: [email protected] Business Manager Production Manager www.villagernewspapers.com Ryan Corneau Julie Clarke Villager Almanac 860-928-1818 ext. 102 860-928-1818, ext. 305 TO PRINT AN OBITUARY: [email protected] [email protected] E-MAIL TO FAX THE VILLAGER: [email protected] Dial 860-928-5946 Operations Director OFFICE HOURS: OR send to Villager, P.O. Box 196, Jim DiNicola t udubon Woodstock, CT 06281 508-764-6102 Monday through Friday A CT A [email protected] 8:30am-4:30pm Bird sightings at the Connecticut Audubon Society The Putnam Villager (025-154), The Thompson Villager (024-998) The Villager Newspapers photo policy Center at Pomfret and Wyndham Land Trust properties Killingly Villager (025-004) and The Woodstock Villager (024-999) are pub- As a community oriented family of newspapers, Villager Newspapers welcomes for the week of Aug. 19: Bobolink, Hummingbird, Gray lished weekly by Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281. photos from readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication Catbird, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, American Periodical postage paid at Woodstock, CT and additional mailing office(s). in any of its titles. Any photos submitted for publication become the property of Villager Newspapers, and may be displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Goldfinch, Red-eyed Vireo, Barn Swallow, Green Heron, POSTMASTER: send address changes to the Villager Newspapers, P.O. Box Web site. They may also be made available for resale, with any proceeds going Great Blue Heron, Baltimore Oriole, Red-tailed Hawk, 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. to Villager Newspapers and/or the photo re-print vendor. Turkey Vulture. Visit ctaudubon.org/pomfret-home. V illager Newspapers Friday, August 30, 2019 • A3 Courtney visits site of Country Living at Westview Commomns
DAYVILLE— U.S. Congressman of the Westview Commons proper- Joe Courtney (CT-02) recently vis- ty that encompasses a 32-acre cam- ited Northeast Connecticut and the pus that includes; Westview Health construction site for Country Living Care Center, two outpatient centers at Westview Commons, an indepen- for aquatic and sports medicine ther- dent and assisted living facility being apy, Country Living at Westview built on the corner of Ware Road and Commons and newly constructed Thompson Pike in Dayville. model units located at 124 Ware Road. The new 75-unit facility is under After completing the tour of the con- construction and slated for an struction site, Congressman Courtney autumn 2020 opening. Congressman then met with the leadership team at Courtney toured the site with David Westview Health Care Center to dis- T. Panteleakos, Administrator of cuss the October 1, 2019 changes to the Westview Health Care Center and Medicare program for skilled nursing Executive Vice President/Co-owner facilities nationwide. of Country Living at Westview “We are truly grateful to Commons and Donna Copeland, Congressman Courtney for taking the Executive Director for Country Living time to visit with us and for listening at Westview Commons. When complet- to how the decisions being made in ed, the facility shall be a 115,000 square Washington are affecting our seniors, foot building including 75 studio, one residents, family members and health bed room and two bed room living care professionals,” said Panteleakos. units encompassing up to 1086 square “I will also say that since his election feet. Additionally, the facility touts to the House of Representatives in a large Great Room for dining and 2006, Congressman Courtney has vis- entertainment events, a movie theater, ited Westview several times and has beauty parlor, café, an Irish styled always made himself available to us to Courtesy photo pub, a Family Gathering Center, phy- listen, which we greatly appreciate.” From left: U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney, David T. Panteleakos, Country Living at Westview sician office space and even an indoor Commons Executive Vice President/Co-Owner and Donna Copeland, Executive Director for parking garage. The facility is part Country Sawmill tour at Hull Forest Products
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75 Railroad St., Putnam 860.928.9218 • questmartialarts.us A4 • Friday, August 30, 2019 Villager Newspapers Locals see Navajo Code Talkers on 75th anniversary of WWII DANIELSON — More than 150 youth “Navajo Code Talkers Day is an event members of the Young Marines, a that the Young Marines and the Navajo national youth education and service Code Talkers look forward to every program with troops from across the year,» said Brenda McNulty, Young country, gathered in Window Rock, Marines event coordinator. «Our part- Arizona, to honor and learn from the nership between the descendants of the Navajo Code Talkers from World War Navajo Code Talkers and the Young II. Marines has strengthened year after Young Marine Sergeant Kyra Shaw, year since 2006. It is a collaborative 16, of Woodstock Valley, and Young effort in which both parties create a Marine /Master Sgt Aaron Zalewski, 16, successful event for everyone to enjoy.” of Webster, Mass, both youth members The Young Marines participate for of the Natchaug River Young Marines three days on the Navajo reservation. in Danielson, traveled to Window Rock, They escort the Navajo Code Talkers Arizona last week to honor and learn during Navajo Code Talker Day also from the Navajo Code Talkers from participate in a parade, a trail run and WWII. There are just five remaining clean up, community service at a zoo, Navajo Code Talkers from the 420 and museum education. It is a jammed- Navajo Marines who coded messages packed three days of education and in WWII. More than 150 youth members service. of the Young Marines from across the «Just being around these exceptional country traveled to Arizona for three veterans make us feel as though we days of service culminating with a cere- could take a step back in time,» said Col mony for National Navajo Code Talkers William P. Davis USMC (Ret), nation- Day – Wednesday, Aug. 14. al executive director and CEO of the Every year on August 14th, the Young Marines. «The Young Marines Navajo Nation celebrates an elite group are assuring the legacy of these very of World War II veterans - the Navajo special veterans. They will not be for- Courtesy photo Code Talkers. These remarkable patri- gotten.» ots served their country by transmitting About the Navajo Code Talkers: The Young Marine Kyra Shaw, from Woodstock Valley, and Aaron Zalewski, from Webster, Mass. top-secret messages across enemy lines Navajo code talkers took part in every using the Navajo language as code - the assault the U.S. Marines conducted Early in 1942, Johnston met with In 1942, there were about 50,000 only code unbroken by the Japanese in in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. They Major General Clayton B. Vogel, the Navajo tribe members. As of 1945, about World War II. To date, only five of these transmitted messages by telephone and commanding general of Amphibious 540 Navajos served as Marines, 420 of veterans remain. radio in their native language, a code Corps, Pacific Fleet, and his staff to those as code talkers. The rest served Since 2006, the Young that the Japanese never broke. convince them of the Navajo language›s in other capacities as well as hundreds Marines have traveled to Arizona The idea to use Navajo for secure value as code. Johnston staged tests more serving in the other branches of each year to celebrate the Navajo Code communications came from Philip under simulated combat conditions, the military. Talkers and to meet the few remaining Johnston, the son of a missionary to the demonstrating that Navajos could Navajo code talkers remained poten- survivors in person. Navajos and one of the few non-Nava- encode, transmit, and decode a three- tially valuable even after the war. For The Navajo Code Talkers’ story has jos who spoke their language fluently. line English message in 20 seconds. that reason, the code talkers, whose been top secret for years, but the Young Johnston, brought up on the Navajo Machines of the time required 30 min- skill and courage saved both American Marines help to keep their legacy alive. reservation, was a World War I vet- utes to perform the same job. lives and military engagements, only eran who knew In May 1942, the first 29 Navajo recently earned recognition from the of the military’s recruits attended boot camp. Then, at government and the public. search for a code Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, In 1982, the code talkers were given that would with- this first group created the Navajo a Certificate of Recognition by U.S. stand all attempts code. They developed a dictionary and President Ronald Reagan, who also to decipher it. numerous words for military terms. named August 14, 1982, as «Navajo Code Johnston The dictionary and all code words had Talkers Day.» believed Navajo to be memorized during training, so The Code Talker Recognition Act of answered the there was nothing in writing to fall into 2007 recognizes every code talker who military require- the wrong hands. served in the United States military ment for an unde- Once a Navajo code talker completed with a Congressional Gold Medal for cipherable code his training, he was sent to a Marine his tribe and a silver medal duplicate to because Navajo is unit deployed in the Pacific theater. each code talker. an unwritten lan- The code talkers› primary job was to About the Young Marines: The Young guage of extreme talk, transmitting information on tac- Marines is a national non-profit 501c (3) complexity. Its tics and troop movements, orders and youth education and service program syntax and tonal other vital battlefield communications for boys and girls, age eight through the qualities, not to over telephones and radios. completion of high school. The Young mention dialects, The Navajos won praise for their Marines promotes the mental, moral make it unintel- skill, speed and accuracy. and physical development of its mem- ligible to anyone «Were it not for the Navajos, the bers. The program focuses on teaching without exten- Marines would never have taken Iwo the values of leadership, teamwork and sive exposure Jima,» said Major Howard Connor, 5th self-discipline, so its members can live and training. It Marine Division signal officer. and promote a healthy, drug-free life- has no alphabet Connor had six Navajo code talkers style. or symbols and working around the clock during the Since the Young Marines’ hum- is spoken only on first two days of the battle. Those six ble beginnings in 1959 with one unit the Navajo lands sent and received over 800 messages, all and a handful of boys, the organiza- of the American without error. tion has grown to over 264 units with Southwest. Less The Japanese, who were skilled 8,500 youth and 2,500 adult volunteers than 30 non-Nava- code breakers, remained baffled by the in 40 states, the District of Columbia, jos, none of them Navajo language. The Japanese chief of Japan and affiliates in a host of other Japanese, could intelligence, Lieutenant General Seizo countries. For more information, visit understand the Arisue, said that while they were able the official website at: https://www. language at the to decipher the codes used by the U.S. YoungMarines.com. outbreak of World Army and Army Air Corps, they never War II. cracked the code used by the Marines.
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PUTNAM — Wilbert Harris, house- When asked what keeper for Day Kimball Healthcare has he likes most about been named employee of the month for his job, Harris July by DKH. said, “I love the Harris began working at DKH in daily interactions July 2015 after retiring from his own I have with peo- commercial cleaning business. Prior ple throughout the to that, Harris volunteered as a Painter Hospital. This job Pressman for The Hartford Times and gives me the oppor- was a subcontractor for several carpet tunity to give back and upholstery cleaning companies. In to this community his role as a housekeeper, Harris is by taking care of responsible for cleaning and maintain- people every day.” ing sanitary, orderly and attractive con- Harris grew up ditions in spaces occupied by patients, in the Hartford staff, and visitors at the Hospital. County area According to his supervisor, Rae- before moving Lynn Salisbury, General Manager for to Northeast Sodexo, “Will is most deserving of this Connecticut in award which recognizes his outgoing 1998. He cur- and helpful personality. Whether he is rently resides assisting patients, visitors, or co-work- in Thompson, Courtesy photo ers, he is always willing to lend a hand Connecticut with From left, Joseph Adiletta, Anne Diamond, Wilbert Harris, Amanda Miller, and Rae-Lynn Salisbury. and say a kind word. He is very out- his life partner, going and personable and genuinely Linda. Harris is a cares about people. Will loves both his full time caretaker often be found saltwater fishing or hik- Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day work and the opportunity to serve his for Linda, and on a personal note he ing. He has also proud to have raised Kimball Medical Group. Its service area community through working at Day shared, “My partner and I have been German Shepherds for over 40 years. includes Northeast Connecticut as well Kimball.” patients on several occasions at Day Day Kimball Healthcare is a nonprof- as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode In response to being named employ- Kimball Hospital. I am thankful to DKH it, integrated medical services provid- Island communities. Day Kimball ee of the month, Harris said, “I am for saving Linda’s life a couple of times.” er comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, Healthcare’s comprehensive network surprised to have been selected. I feel In his spare time, Harris volunteers healthcare centers in Danielson, employs more than 1,100 people includ- blessed to have been nominated for in the community to help those in need. Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, ing nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled this award. I am truly thankful for this When not working or volunteering, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its acknowledgement.” Harris enjoys being outdoors and can Palliative Care of Northeastern Conn., website is www.daykimball.org. Back to school and back in time
PUTNAM — As school kids of all brate Putnam Schools - from Cady- ages have been preparing for and Copp Cottage, Israel Putnam School, returning to the ringing of the school Smith Street School and many more. bells, the Aspinock Historical Society Our “instructors” for the program of Putnam has a grade A program on will be two of Aspinock Historical tap. Society’s board members and retired The community is welcome to the teachers themselves, Louise Pempek free event, The History of Putnam’s and Jeanne Benoit. Many Schools, slated for Wednesday, There is plenty of room, so bring a September 11th at 7 p.m. at the Board of friend, bring your school memories Education Pempek Conference Room, and see how things have changed in located at Putnam High School, with Putnam’s Schools. best entry and parking from Milton Street. The History of Putnam’s Many Courtesy photo Schools will explore the evolution of education in Putnam and will cele- Israel Putnam School in 1902.
BAKER continued from page A 1 time on her hands. After retiring in 2014, she quickly got bored. After going to a farmer’s market one day to pur- chase her fruits and vegetables, she was on her way home when she thought, “Why not bake products and sell them at local farmer markets. “I have always loved baking,” said LaSalle. “I would watch my grand- mother bake and at age 3 or 4 I would stand on a stool and help her.” That was the age she was when the bug for mak- ing bread bit her. She baked frequently for many years throughout her life, but once she obtained her job as a child psy- chologist, and was also training horses she found that the time she wanted to spend on baking was no longer there. She would only bake for the holidays. She never lost her love for baking. Her retirement gave her an oppor- tunity for another dream, her love of baking more often to come true. She was able to open Dugg Hill Farm Bakery in Woodstock. Her products were so pop- ular with the farmer’s market crowd that they built a commercial kitchen in the downstairs of her home. Baking bread is her main love, but so is making and selling various pastries - including pies, scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies and other delicious desserts. Her breads are made with European non-GMO/chemical free flours, European or Cabot Butter and Connecticut free range Eggs. They grow their own herbs in their garden for their pastries and breads. They also make some gluten free and vegan friendly items. For the holidays, she even makes her pie crusts gluten free. She is busy woman once again, enjoy- ing the time she spends in the kitchen baking. You can find LaSalle at the Putnam Farmer’s Market on Monday afternoons and Saturday mornings, or contact her at team.lasalle@hotmail. com.
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BROOKLYN — This year’s Brooklyn Fair ran from Thursday, August 22 through Sunday, August 25. The fair was founded in 1809. After getting off to a slow start for the first day this year due to the Brooklyn Fair, founded in rain, the weather turned and the rest of the weekend couldn’t have been better. Many local and non-local residents came out to see the shows, see what the vendors had to offer, ride the rides and eat some of the ever-popular carnival food. 1809, going strong Karen Butera photos
From left, Aaron Young, Shaelynn Young, Grandmother-Bonnie Burchett, Cecily Young, Brielle Young, Callie Young and Kimberly Young watching the Horse Show
The Ferris Wheel
Chelsea Clark of Brooklyn spends an evening out with daughters, from left, Meckenzie, Natalia and Zoey Jackson Ellsworth and sister Mia enjoy a ride at the Brooklyn Fair
Bedford Lawrence of Scotland and Carolyn Spectators watch Robinson’s Racing Pigs at the Brooklyn Fair Huff and son Thomas of Pomfret
From left, Lillia, Penelope and mom-Katrina Boulanger
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Financial Bins of LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Focus JIM ZAHANSKY INVESTMENT memorabilia A deception with plastic bags ADVISER The round table was piled high with This is pretty ludicrous! Look around your an impact. And, for those who want to avoid glittering silver pieces. There were house. How much plastic is in the construc- it, check out the recyclable, washable, larger As the cost of a college trays, covered vegetable dishes, candle- tion and day to day living of our lives? That bag for 7 cents at Aldi’s. education continues to sticks, coasters and more. The charm- the powers that be have placed a 10 cent The problem is not plastic. If it were, it climb, many grandparents ing neighbors, an older couple offered charge on flimsy plastic bags at our checkout would all be banned. It is the recycling of that are stepping in to help. This them all to our daughter, if she wanted counters is just a revenue grabber. If it were plastic. How about some new ideas to deal trend is expected to acceler- them. She was embarrassed and yet truly a plastic problem, our entire way of life with the issue of plastic harming our oceans ate as baby boomers, many wanted several items as she likes to would be flipped. Bottom line, this state and and our world? of whom went to college, entertain. After she selected a few, the many others are looking for revenue under a become grandparents and neighbors added more. They are mov- false narrative that charging for plastic bags Tami Jo Wykes start gifting what’s predict- ing to Florida and, as now so often the at the checkout counter will have much of Brooklyn ed to be trillions of dollars case, the items they lovingly collected, over the coming decades. bought or inherited needed new homes. Helping to pay for a grand- Once these objects, all silver plate but child’s college education can very pretty, were treasures, now just I’m noticing extremism in some letters bring great personal satis- like brown furniture, few people want faction and is a smart way them. While I agree with some of Tom Pandolfi’s the Islamic extremist/terrorists committed for grandparents to pass on I grew up in a house stuffed with comments regarding the change to the that day or any other since. wealth without having to furniture, rugs, books and prints that American character, I don’t think immi- I’m noticing more “extremism” in some pay gift and estate taxes. So had belong originally to other people. grants and liberals are completely to blame letters submitted lately to this paper. Why what are some ways you can When she got the chance, my mother as the letter seems to imply. Yes! We do have does everything have to get extreme? What’s Plan Well and Invest Well, painted everything in her too many citizens* (note: citizens-Americans) wrong with common sense and compromise? so one day you (and your bedroom celery green. who want everything free without working Why can’t we disagree, debate, and even grandchildren) may Live She wanted a blond cof- honestly for it. I believe most of the immi- argue issues without anger and hatred for Well.TM too? fee table and a large red grant families come here for a better life and another who has a different opinion? Why Outright cash gifts: A ottoman and happily rel- are very willing to work for the American must we label all Democrats as leftist, social- common way for grandpar- egated other things to a Dream. I’m not referring to the gang mem- ists or extreme liberals? And why assume ents to help grandchildren slow death in the barn. bers who do enter illegally for criminal all Republicans are bigots, women-haters, with college costs is to make Years later my husband purposes and I don’t think all immigrants or Trumpists? What happened to “We, the an outright gift of cash or and I zip stripped furni- should be labeled as illegal. These immigrant People”? securities. But this method ture, complaining bitterly familes seeking refuge at our borders are des- We, the People, are being ruled and bullied, has a couple of drawbacks. NANCY WEISS about the paint my moth- perately fleeing the very same suffering from and divided by the partisan extremists in the A gift of more than the annu- er had applied. Tastes extremists and terrorists in their homelands, Senate and White House. al federal gift tax exclusion change over time. as are the refugees escaping from the Middle amount — $15,000 for indi- Now we are in an era when “brown Eastern countries that espouse extremism. Judy Kramer vidual gifts and $30,000 for furniture”, collections, anything that I remember 9/11, but I don’t associate Dayville gifts made by a married cou- needs polishing, oriental rugs, china Muslim-Americans with the atrocities that ple in 2019 — might have and crystal are out. As baby boomers gift tax and generation-skip- downsize and millennials go minimal- ping transfer (GST) tax con- ist, things I thought were lovely, useful sequences (GST tax is an and even valuable are often none of the No to Killingly gas power plant additional gift tax imposed above. on gifts made to someone A friend told me recently about a col- NTE Energy’s proposal for a fracked-gas Cornell report shows that there has been a who is more than one gen- lection of family letters she found that power plant in Killingly has been approved surge in methane in the atmosphere due to eration below you). Another document life in the early 19th century by the Siting Council. The plant is not nec- the increased use of fracked gas. Methane is drawback is that a cash gift in New Hampshire. She read the con- essary to meet Connecticut’s energy needs, about 80 times worse for global warming than to a student will be consid- tent of the letters into her computer and is inconsistent with the state’s green energy carbon dioxide in the first twenty years. ered untaxed income by the can access, save and share them with goals, is bad for the environment, and adds The plant would cause harmful pollution to federal government’s aid ease. Going forward I wonder how histo- few jobs. Governor Lamont needs to reverse the neighborhood and would only add about application, the FAFSA, and ry will be studied. As we don’t write let- that decision. 20 permanent jobs. Wind and solar power student income is assessed ters, I suppose email will be the archive. We can meet our energy needs without the have become cheaper than natural gas and at a rate of 50%, which can I have thousands of photos on my little Killingly plant. Offshore wind is projected the Killingly plant might well fail economi- impact financial aid eligibil- phone. The plastic bins of memorabilia to produce 30% of our need. Department cally. ity. I kept for our daughters can be pre- of Energy and Environmental Protection We are in a climate crisis. We must switch One workaround is for the served in the ether rather than stacks Commissioner Katie Dykes has said, “When from gas to inexpensive wind and sun. grandparent to give the cash of their drawings from grade school. I that offshore wind is built - in compliment Please spend a few minutes phoning gift to the parent instead of have a bucket of plaques and trophies in with all of the other zero carbon resources the Governor at 800-406-1527. And perhaps the grandchild because gifts the barn that were given to members of that we are deploying - it will squeeze out this attend an organizing meeting Wednesday, to parents do not need to be our family. It seemed irreverent to toss natural gas power plant.” September 4, 7 p.m., at the Killingly Library, reported as income on the them out, but I will. The plant would be inconsistent with legis- 25 Wescott Road. FAFSA. Another option is to When I was in graduate school, I lation mandating green energy goals for the pay the college directly. bought something I thought was really state. It would emit more than 2 million tons Jock McClellan Pay tuition directly to the “cool”. It was a set of inflatable fur- of carbon dioxide each year. And a recent Woodstock, college: Under federal law, niture - orange inflatable chairs and tuition payments made even a small couch. For several months directly to a college aren’t they looked fine and were fairly com- considered taxable gifts, fortable. Not everyone was impressed, no matter how large the but I thought I was being very modern. Which voice payment. So grandparents Around the holidays I gave a party. don’t have to worry about Someone had a pin or a pocketknife. the $15,000 annual federal When I awoke the next morning, my gift tax exclusion. But pay- décor had deflated into pitiful pools of will you believe? ments can only be made for orange plastic. I tossed it all out. It was tuition — room and board, far junkier than what young people are I was perspiring even though F.E.A.R. is nothing more than books, fees, equipment, and buying today. it was bitterly cold. I locked my False Evidence Appearing Real. other similar expenses don’t Positively Our dining room chairs are apt to gaze down the long slope and was A perceived danger amplified in qualify. Aside from the obvi- collapse under the weight of an average stunned by the difference in per- Speaking our minds that pushes us to have ous tax advantage, paying adult or a wiggling small child. There spective. From the base of the an irrational response. tuition directly to the college are rings on most of the tables from mountain, the run looked shal- GARY W. I’d taken ski lessons every ensures that your money glasses placed without coasters and the low and manageable but from MOORE year, while visiting slopes in will be used for the educa- fringe on our rugs shows signs of being this vantage point … it seemed Wisconsin and Michigan. Tall tion purpose you intended, chewed by long dead family dogs. A nothing short of treacherous. hills to be sure, but nothing like plus it removes the money cupboard holds my wedding china and Falling and breaking a leg, or worse, were the the ski resorts of the Rocky Mountains. I mas- from your estate. And you crystal, which I still use, but the door is thoughts coursing through my mind. tered the midwestern slopes with ease and felt are still free to give your crooked. An armoire is filled with my I took a breath, dug in my ski poles and assured that I was ready for Vail. Physically grandchild a separate tax- husband’s clothes. It’s likely none of it pushed off. Just as in my lessons, I moved and technically I was prepared. Mentally … free gift each year up to the is of any value, but it feels like home to cautiously, slaloming from side to side, enjoy- not so much. $15,000 limit ($30,000 for joint us. ing the experience. The bright sun, blue sky I allowed doubt in my experience and abil- gifts). I read that auction houses now focus and white powder created a picturesque and ity to seize control over my thoughts and However, colleges will on contemporary art, jewelry and wine. perfect moment. A smile played across my destroy my ski trip. I suddenly found myself often reduce a student’s Well, good for them. I’ll hang on a bit face. I was in Vail, Colorado and somewhat expecting to fall and did so. institutional financial aid longer to the things we were given, we gracefully enjoying a picturesque moment, What if I would have expected to make it the by the amount of the grand- bought or were made by my husband. balanced perfectly on top of my ski’s. bottom of the mountain, safe and sound and parent’s payment. So before I’ll take a spin though local antique Then it hit me. I’m inexperienced and feeling the exhilaration of accomplishment sending a check, ask the col- shops, go to a few auctions, resist tag potentially in a dangerous situation. I felt and success? lege how it will affect your sales. Good things will always be in the downward momentum increasing. My My vacation was sabotaged. Not by an grandchild’s eligibility for style. heart raced. A picture in my mind replaced enemy that decided to steal my enjoyment, college-based aid. If your the beauty before me. As though it was real, I but by the voice in my head telling me all the contribution will adversely could see the ski patrol in their bright orange ways I was going to be hurt. The only voice in affect your grandchild’s aid clothing, placing me in their stretcher and my head is mine. package, particularly the Letters pulling me down to the base of the mountain Skiing isn’t an essential part of my life, but scholarship or grant por- to the waiting helicopter and the short flight how many important life events or opportu- tion, consider gifting the to the local trauma center. nities are destroyed with the same negative money to your grandchild Policy I visualized the danger so vividly I began self-talk? after graduation to help him scanning the snow ahead, searching for a My skiing experience was almost thirty or her pay off student loans. 529 plans: A 529 plan can Letters to the editor may be e-mailed place of my choosing to execute a controlled years ago. Life has taught me many lessons be an excellent way for to [email protected] fall and I did. since then. If I were atop Vail Mountain grandparents to contribute Please include your place of resi- I laid on the ground as other skiers whisked today, looking down that breath-taking slope, to a grandchild’s college or dence and phone number for verifica- by, enjoying their day. I took inventory of I wouldn’t listen to the voice of fear. graduate school education, tion, not publication. Letters must be my limbs and found everything was in work- What is the voice telling you not to try? while simultaneously par- received by noon on Tuesdays. ing order. I was not paralyzed. Nothing was What job opportunity is the voice telling you broken except my confidence and pride. I that you are not qualified to take? What risk ing down their own estate. removed my ski’s and spent the next few are you restricting yourself from taking that Contributions to a 529 plan hours walking down the access road from an may be positively life changing? grow tax deferred, and with- 11,000-foot peak. The voice of truth. drawals used for the benefi- I never put skis on my feet again. You have the power within you to achieve ciary’s qualified education Fear is a natural emotion that is ingrained greatness. Why should others enjoy the fruits expenses are completely into our DNA and can be useful in some situ- of risk- reward? Why shouldn’t the thrill of tax free at the federal level ations but can also be an irrational response victory be experienced by you? Do you really (and generally at the state to events that are unreal and only imagined. believe the best of life is reserved for others or level, too). Participation in Fear may someday save your life, but more is it possible that the only person keeping you a 529 plan isn’t restricted often, this strong emotion will limit your from living your dreams is you? by income level and lifetime experiences, success and fun. The best of life is only found on the other plan contribution limits are The late great Zig Ziglar taught us that Turn To MOORE page A8 Turn To ZAHANSKY page A8 A8 • Friday, August 30, 2019 Villager Newspapers Hear the cotton mills humming in Killingly
“American” textiles was paramount. Young’s Chestnut Hill Factory; about occupying the site” (Danielson Before Killingly’s greatest natural resource 1828 Asa Alexander’s mill on the the War). WATER became an economic blessing. Whetstone; by 1832 the Valley Mill The coming of the railroad spelled Killingly In 1787 the Connecticut General on the Whetstone; by 1833, a mill by a new era for the textile industry. Assembly granted William Cundall of Thomas Pray and others at Elliotville Previously raw materials and finished at 300 Killingly permission to establish a lot- below the Valley Mill; by 1833 the mill cottons had moved by wagons and teams tery to raise funds to introduce wool- of John Day and William and Prosper through the greater Providence area. en manufacturing in the town. By Alexander on the Five Mile River The north-south railroad changed the MARGARET 1789 he had established the factory at present-day Dayville; by 1833 the direction and facilitated movement of WEAVER on the Five Mile River in present-day Amsbury mill in the present Pineville supplies and products to Norwich, New Danielson (across from the Danielson section of Killingly. These small mills London, and points north and south. A post office near the parking lot). It was often changed ownership and later number of second-generation investors, During the summer the Killingly one of only four in the entire state. second generation mills would be con- particularly in the mills along the Five Historical and Genealogical Society By 1810 that same area became the structed. Unfortunately, these wooden Mile River from Atttawaugan north, was asked by second grade teachers at site of the first cotton factory of the mills were extremely flammable and a were prominent Norwich individuals. Killingly Memorial School to provide Danielson Manufacturing Company. number of them burned. In the 1850’s Sabin and Harris Sayles information about mills which had been William Cundall Sr. and Jr., James Although it was located on the constructed a small woolen mill in in Killingly. Since many of the visible Danielson and Comfort Tiffany (father Brooklyn side of the Quinebaug River, what is now Cat Hollow Town Park. landmarks, the factories themselves, of New York jeweler Charles L.) were the ca. 1827 Tiffany Mill of Comfort It was destroyed by fire about 1858 but are slowly disappearing, I thought that among the original shareholders in this Tiffany was closely related to the econ- was rebuilt. — perhaps not until the many of you might also find the topic small wooden mill. Three additional omy and growth of the Killingly. In 1848 1870’s (see Site #13 in Mills Along the interesting. This week’s column will small cotton mills were soon erected the Tiffany factory was purchased by a Whetstone Brook by Richard Adams). focus on mills prior to the Civil War. in other parts of town---in 1810 Stone group of Rhode Island investors and con- In the 1850’s the Sayles also operated Did you know that in 1836 Killingly Chapel in present-day Attawaugan; struction on the factory of Quinebaug a second woolen mill on the Five Mile was the Greatest Cotton Manufacturing 1813, the Chestnut Hill Manufacturing Company commenced. It was one of River in Dayville. In the 1880’s this was Town in Connecticut? (This was even Company of Judge Ebenezer Young on the catalysts that led to the formation of replaced by the Sayles factory (Prym’s) before the advent of the railroad in 1840 the Whetstone Brook in East Killingly, the Borough of Danielsonville (which There were a number of mill fires when more mills were constructed). I and in 1814 the Killingly Manufacturing originally included the factory village during the 1850’s, and the second- gen- always find that most impressive! Company in the Daniels Village sec- on the west side of the river). eration factories that replaced the orig- As families settled in Killingly tion of town. (Weaver, Margaret and “Directly across the Five Mile inal small mills were much larger than throughout the 1700’s, they immediate- Geraldine & Raymond Wood, Miles of River from the westerly mill [of the their forerunners and were constructed ly needed saw and gristmills. They were Millstreams, p. 61,62) Danielson’s] stood another small cotton of brick and stone. I’ll talk about those fortunate to have a number of rivers “By 1819 Killingly contained four cot- factory of the same type as the others. in another column. and brooks in town for waterpower. ton factories, one woolen factory, one It appears to have been built by Cyrus Following are just a few of the earli- gin distillery, one paper hanging man- Whitmore in the later thirties, and was Tomato Festival Parade-September est mills in the present town. In East ufactory, four dye houses, three cloth- called the Whitmore mill. Its north 14--- 10:30 a.m.; floats, marchers, etc. Killingly the Chestnut Hill proprietors iers’ works, three carding machine, end abutted upon the river, just below wanted. If you are interested con- established a sawmill on Whetstone three tanneries, eight grain mills and the lower dam. Close east of this mill tact Rev. Jon Chapman at Westfield Brook by 1715. Nicholas Cady utilized eight sawmills” (Miles of Millstreams, and lying along side of its mill pone Congregational Church; (860) 774-8438. the waterpower at the present Elmville p. 63, extracted from the Town Meeting (?), stood the village saw mill. The saw (near the Dayville post office) end of Records) . blade was of the old-fashioned vertical Margaret M. Weaver Killingly the same brook and established both During the 1820’s additional small kind, of about four feet stroke, its pow- Municipal Historian. For addition- grist and sawmills a year or two later. wooden mills were constructed on the erful downward clips cutting a quarter al information e-mail weaver at mar- A grist mill was operated on the Five Whetstone Brook, Quinebaug River, inch into the pine longs, one to two feet [email protected] or visit the Mile River above Daniels Village (Stone and Five Mile River: In 1824, Killingly thick at the butt, once every second, Killingly Historical & Genealogical Road) by the mid 1720’s. Members of Centre Factory on the Whetstone; about sixty clips per minute or thereabout.” Center Wed. or Sat. 10-4 or www.killing- the Danielson family ran one or more 1825, a cotton factory by Jabez Amsbury (WCT 2-8-1917; Danielson Before the lyhistorical.org. or call (860) 779-7250. early mills on the Five Mile River in the and Leonard Ballou in present-day War). Like us at Facebook at www.facebook. present Danielson part of town. There Ballouville (a converted corn mill); in “At the mouth of the (Five Mile) com/killinglyhistoricalsociety. Mail for were many others. 1827, the Williamsville Manufacturing river, on the south side, stood the little the Killingly Historical & Genealogical Throughout much of the 18th century Company (the only cotton factory on Cundall woolen mill, owned by Isaac Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical many families imported clothing and/ the Killingly side of the Quinebaug Cundall, and built about 1830. It is said and Genealogical Center should be sent or cloth from England and abroad. The River; in 1828, Leffingwell and Leavens to have been a two-set satinet mill and to P.O. Box 265, Danielson, Ct., 06329. Revolution changed that. The need for (Sacramento) on the Whetstone below was burned in 1855, nothing thereafter
ZAHANSKY married couples can make a joint gift FAFSA. However, distributions (with- have discussed this month. continued from page A 7 of up to $150,000 (which is five times the drawals) from a grandparent-owned 529 As the school year begins, people annual gift tax exclusion) and avoid fed- plan are reported as untaxed income of all ages may be applying to vari- high, typically $350,000 and up (limits eral gift tax. To do so, a special election to the beneficiary (grandchild), and ous schools, deciding on their major, vary by state). must be made to treat the gift as if it this income is assessed at 50% by the or looking at post-graduation career As we discussed previously this were made in equal installments over a FAFSA. By contrast, parent-owned 529 options. One thing in all college stu- month, there are two types of 529 plans: five-year period, and no additional gifts accounts are reported as a parent asset dents have in common is the concern savings plans and prepaid tuition plans. can be made to the beneficiary during on the FAFSA (and assessed at 5.6%) for how to pay for their education. This A 529 savings plan is an individual this time. and distributions from parent-owned month of articles was meant to ease investment account where you direct Significantly, this money is consid- plans aren’t counted as student income. the stress by showing you that plan- your contributions to one or more of the ered removed from the grandparents’ To avoid having the distribution from a ning is an essential part of paying for plan’s investment portfolios, similar to estate, even though in the case of a grandparent-owned 529 account count college. Following the strategic Plan a 401(k) plan. 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Photo courtesy Pam Maynard Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Kim (Maynard) Aucoin, left, and her brother, Corey Maynard, Corey Maynard after completing the 192-mile stretch of the celebrate after completing the Pan-Mass Challenge. Kim (Maynard) Aucoin at the Pan-Mass Challenge finish line. Pan-Mass Challenge.
BY KEN POWERS ride two years ago. of MAPFRE PMC donations. FOR THE VILLAGER “It’s such a great event; I definitely Her work with the PMC is not METAL SALES THOMPSON — Tourtellotte plan to ride again next year,” said the Aucoin’s first foray into cycling to raise Memorial High School was well repre- 46-year-old Aucoin, who lives in Dudley money for a worthy cause. sented earlier this month in the 38th and works in Webster at MAPFRE “I’ve been involved with cycling, on annual Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), Insurance. “It’s the people cheering you and off, for about 20 years,” Aucoin which to date has raised more than on along the way that makes this so spe- said. “In 1998 and 2000 I participated $700 million for cancer research at the cial to me. There are so many hills in in AIDSRides. I rode both years from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. the beginning and, because of the heat, Boston to New York. It’s about a 300- Kim (Maynard) Aucoin, Tourtellotte you don’t think you’re going to make it. mile ride; it took three days, and I Memorial High School Class of 1991, But then the people start cheering you completed it both years on a mountain and her brother Corey Maynard, THS on, telling you that you can do it — and bike.” Class of 1992, both completed the lon- they’ve got signs in their front yard Maynard, who also had mountain gest leg of the ride; the 192-mile stretch encouraging you, too. It’s all awesome, biked back in the day, got back into Cut to size Steel from Sturbridge to Provincetown that and you somehow push through.” cycling to improve his health. takes two days to complete. Aucoin, who was part of MAPFRE’s “I started riding again back in 2012 and Fabrication Aucoin and Maynard both said that 17-member PMC team, raised $5,585 for fitness; I wanted to lose weight,” they know many people who have been this year, while MAPFRE raised near- said Maynard, who participated in the through the ordeal of having cancer, ly $420,000. A portion of the money PMC as a solo rider this year and raised Southbridge, MA including their mother, Dorothy, who MAPFRE raised came through its pol- $8,866. “I work in Boston for Gillette and is a cancer survivor. icy holders. Any policy holder who I was in Berlin [Germany] on business 508.765.4929 This summer’s ride was Aucoin’s donated $25 was offered a five percent and I went out cycling with a co-worker. third straight year participating in the discount on their auto insurance. The www.accuratemetalsales.com PMC; Maynard joined his sister on the $25 donation goes directly into the pool Turn To PAN-MASS page B3
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PUT YOUR TRUST IN US cycling.” PAN-MASS Both Maynard and Aucoin train for TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE continued from page B1 the PMC from April to July, riding out- Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 doors three days a week and indoors on Diane Luong 774-239-2937 We were on road bikes — like Kim, I a spin bike another three to four times Maria Reed 508-873-9254 had always ridden a mountain bike — a week. Aucoin prefers her training to Maureen O’Connor 508-981-4902 and I thought ‘this is great.’ So I came involve road work. ReMax Advantage 1 back from that trip and bought a road “I love it; I’d ride outside every day if I bike.” could,” Aucoin said. “If it’s nice out I’m 179 Shrewsbury St., Worcester MA 01604 It was no simple feat, however, get- outside riding. I try to ride every day if CALL FOR A MARKET ANALYSIS Licensed in MA & CT ting his sister to convert. I can.” “It took me two years to convince Kim There is a third Maynard family to buy a road bike,” said Maynard, a member involved in the PMC. Older Northbridge resident who will turn 45 sister Pam Maynard doesn’t ride, but next month. “We would ride together, she does help out. me on the road bike, she on the moun- “I’m there for support. I pick them up tain bike, which weighed three times as at the end of the race when they’re fin- much as a road bike. At one point I was ished,” said Pam Maynard with a laugh. DUDLEY: Need to combine households? Opportunity to Woodstock CT: 21 Acres. Enjoy Muddy Brook which like, ‘hey, you’re slowing me down. Get Maynard, however, does more than subdivide a lot & build a new home. One level living home runs through the property. Sightings of deer, wild turkey, a real bike.’” that. available with updated windows, electric, exterior recently American Eagle, and ducks. 2600 sq. ft. log home. 2.5 Maynard said he didn’t participate in “This year I volunteered to work with painted, roof. baths, 2 fireplace, 4 bedroom. the PMC with Aucoin back in 2017 for the PMC. MAPFRE set it up that any one simple reason. employees who wanted to volunteer, 71 Mason Road ~ $359,900 480 Route 197 ~ $600’s “I wasn’t ready for it. I was 40 pounds they would provide transportation to heavier and really didn’t want to do a the PMC headquarters in Needham,” 200-mile ride carrying all that excess Pam Maynard said. “We were there for weight,” said Maynard, who shed the about six hours putting together ‘rider pounds by increasing his riding mile- packages,’ which basically consisted of age and training a lot in the gym. “Back a list with bike jersey size, identifica- then we both lived in Dudley so we tion bands for the riders, luggage and would meet up and go on rides together. bike tags.” DUDLEY: 6.7 Acres. 3 story barn, DUDLEY: Central location. Low DUDLEY: New Construction. The more we did that the more I got into cherry cabinet kitchen w/quartz maintenance lot, fireplace, 3 bed- Cathedral ceiling FR, gas heat, cen- counters., 3.5 acres, 4 BR, Fireplace room, town service, 20’x20’ family tral air, HW floors, Foraml DR, LR, room. 2-C-G 7 Dudley Oxford Rd ~ $425,000 293 Thompson Rd~ $244,900 16 Francis Dr ~ $419,900 es. On the mound he went 4-2, pitched LEGION 42 and one-third innings, with 37 strike- continued from page B2 outs, seven walks, and a 1.50 earned run average. .393, with 10 stolen bases, 11 RBIs, 19 Mitchel Barylski finished the season runs scored, 21 hits, seven walks, two with an overall pitching record of 6-0. doubles and one triple. On the mound In the regular season he went 5-0, pitch- he went 3-0, pitched 22 and two-thirds ing 30 innings, with 23 strikeouts, five innings, with 14 strikeouts, 12 walks, walks, and an 0.93 earned run average. and an earned run average of 3.15. In a 3-1 win over Enfield in the state East Brookfield: Waterfront. 136’ on Lake Lashaway. Sell- Templeton: 60 Acre Ranch. 4 BR, 2.5 Baths, 2400 sq. ft., Mathewson batted .439 in the regular er motivated! 1800 sq. house, garage. traus, fruit trees, timer… Cathedral ceiling living room. 2 tournament, Barylski needed only 73 season, with an .507 on base percent- fireplaces pitches and yielded three hits and one age, with 29 hits, 14 RBIs, eight runs, 142 Gleason Ave ~ $310,000 200 Shady Lane ~ $489,900 run over seven innings and struck out two doubles, one triple, and six walks. seven and walked none. Mathewson did not strike out at the plate this season in 85 plate appearanc-
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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 Clarence B. Wallen, 96 Brian P. Hackett, 60 Worcester- Brian P. Hackett age 60 was a US Navy LISBON– Clarence Ryan of Wyoming died Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Brian Veteran. Brian “Red” B. Wallen, and Jack R. Ryan of leaves his partner, Kim Paulin of worked as a paint- 96, died on Friday, Preston and grand- Worcester, he also leaves two broth- er all his life. A August 24, 2019 at son William M. ers, William Hackett of Worcester, Celebration of Life Pendleton Health Juzwic of Thompson. John McDonnell of Truro, MA four will be held in the & Rehab Center in Daughter Linda sisters, Laura Hackett of North Shaw-Majercik Mystic, CT. He was (Lester) Bassett of Grosvenordale, CT , Pauline Riordan Funeral Home, 48 married to the late Windham, grand- or RI, Carrie McDonnell of Auburn School St., Webster, Jean (Regina) Wallen daughter Chris and Jenny McDonnell of Worcester. MA Friday August 30, who died on June 2, Bernard of Willington He also leaves his step-father Wayne B. 2019 from 6 - 8 PM. Please omit flow- 1999. He was born in Windham, CT, and grandson, Don Bassett of Windham, McDonnell of Worcester and his father ers and make donations to your local the son of the late Clarence H. and great grandson Joe Bernard, and great Brian Hackett of Maine. He was born Veteran Organization. A guest book is Julia (Beckwith) Wallen. At the age granddaughters Jenna and Juliana in Worcester son of Brian Hackett and available at www.shaw-majercik.com of five, Clarence began singing in the Bernard. He was predeceased by his the late Nancy A. (Johnson) Hackett where you may post a condolence or choir, along with his family in the siblings Lloyd Wallen, Russell Wallen, and lived in Worcester all his life. He light a candle. Windham Congregational Church. Cornelia “Connie” Pierce, Alberta Clarence continued in local minstrels Wallen, Hazel Savluk and Marjorie with his father’s band. Wallen. Clarence was a World War II United The family wishes to thank Melanie Richard J. Fournier age 90 States Army Veteran serving with Choquette, nurse manager of B-2 at the medic corps being honorably dis- Pendleton Rehabilitation and her staff WEBSTER, MA / KEY WEST, FL- Virginia Joudrey of charged on April 8, 1946. for their loving care of “Red” Wallen. Richard J. Fournier age 90 passed away Charlton and Janet “Red” worked for many years as a Relatives and friends are invited to Tuesday August 20, 2019 at Key West Manning of North self-employed brick layer working on visit with Clarence’s family from 11:00 Health and Rehabilitation, Key West, Carolina. such projects as the Millstone Nuclear a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August FL. He leaves his sons Robert Fournier He was born in Power Plant. He was a member of 30, 2019 at the Godere Funeral Home, of South Carolina and Pam, Ross Auburn, MA son the Bricklayers & Trowel Trades 21 N. 2nd Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380, Fournier and Renee Gordon of of the late Alfred International. In his spare time, he followed by a service in the funer- Webster, his daughters Diane Fournier and enjoyed vegetable gardening on al home at 12:00 p.m. Burial will fol- Farrington of South Carolina and Veronica (Barber) Franklin Street in Norwich and their low in Windham Center Cemetery, Danelle Fournier of South Carolina, Fournier and lived in home in Lisbon with his wife Jean. Windham. Memorial donations in his brothers Robert Fournier of Auburn and Florida most of his life. He Clarence is survived by his daugh- Clarence’s name may be made to Spencer, and Paul Fournier of NY, was a U.S. Navy veteran. Richard was ter, Patricia A. (David) Jones of Lisbon, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sheldon of Key West, a union brick layer. He enjoyed fish- granddaughters Danielle V. Jones 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or online his sisters Phylis Brunell and Anne ing. There will be no calling hours, all of Virginia and Brittney (Benjamin) at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Gagnon both of CA, Joan Cullman services are private. Shaw-Majercik Izbicki of Griswold. Daughter Mary For memorial guestbook visit www. of CT, and eight grandchildren and Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, Lou Juzwic (William) of Preston, GilmanAndValade.com. one great grand-daughter. He is prede- MA is directing arrangements. A guest granddaughter Tracey L. Ryan of ceased by his sons Richard and Ronald book is available at www.shaw-majer- Preston, great grandsons Michael W. Fournier, both of Auburn, his brother cik.com where you may post a condo- Alfred Fournier of Worcester, his sis- lence or light a candle John J. McCrudden III, 55 ters Eleanor Blomstrom of Auburn, WEBSTER- John was a US Army Cecile Newland, 39 J. McCrudden III Veteran. John age 55 passed away, worked in manufac- Cecile Newland, ther Bruce Weeks; her sisters Brenda August 20, 2019 in turing and was a 39, of Putnam, CT, Newland (Robert Devlin) of Dayville, Woonsocket, RI. He assembler of com- passed away unex- Virginia Desmarais of Dayville; her leaves his girlfriend puters. He enjoyed pectedly, August 27, brothers Michael Williams (Mishel) of Karen Labossiere of building comput- 2019 at Day Kimball Columbus, OH, Martin Newland, Jr. Woonsocket. He also ers when not a Hospital in Putnam. of Brooklyn, CT, Augustus Newland leaves his parents work. There are no She was born March of Columbus, OH; her nieces Gianna John J. McCrudden calling hours and 12, 1980 in Putnam. Williams, Deirdre Desmarais and Jr. and Mary Ann (Kinsalas) all services are private. The Shaw- Daughter of Brenda Kayleigh Newland; her nephews Dylan McCrudden of Webster. He also leaves Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., (Williams) Weeks Desmarais, Anthony Devlin, Connor two sisters, Laurel McCrudden of Webster, MA has been entrusted with and the late Martin Newland, Sr. Devlin and Augustus Newland. Also Webster and Bonnie-Jean Monroe of his arrangements. A guest book is She was the beloved spouse of Emma her beloved cats Cherly, Hunter and Hopedale, CT. available at www.shaw-majercik.com (Tong) Newland. Cornflake. She was predeceased by He was born in Warwick, RI and where you may post a condolence or Cecile loved sunsets and scenic her cats Taj Mahal, Cyprus and Catera lived in Webster for the past 16 years light a candle. rides. She enjoyed her frequent trips “Moose”. prior to that living at Cape Cod. He to Dunkin Donuts, animals, wild life Calling hours will be Thursday, and especially feeding birds. She was September 5, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 a person with a very big heart and PM at Gagnon and Costello Funeral
E-mail notices to charlie@villagernewspapers. loved to give to people. She would also Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, To place an OBITUARIES are published at no charge. just give a helping hand. She worked CT. Burial will be Friday, September as a Technician for Tuscarora Plastics 6, 2019 at 1:00 PM in South Brooklyn Photos are welcome in JPEG format. until being diagnosed with multiple Cemetery, Brooklyn, CT. Share a mem- In-Memoriam, com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. sclerosis. ory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com She leaves her mother Brenda Card of Thanks, Weeks of Dayville, CT; her stepfa- Birthday or Anniversary Greeting, Alice H. Hunt in the HOLLAND, MA- cated for the elderly at Tri Valley Alice H. (Hoy) Hunt, Elder Services, Brimfield Ambulance Villager Newspapers born July 29,1933, Services and as Ombudsman and passed away August Board Member for Greater Springfield the deadline is Monday at noon 22, 2019 and lived Senior Services. Awarded Holland’s in Holland, Ma Outstanding Citizen of the Year in 2016 for that week. since 1955. Survived and received Citation from Mass State by her children Senate for “Extraordinary Dedication Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) Susan E. Keough and Commitment to Improving the or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). and Robert T. Hunt Lives of Others.” A world traveler of Holland and Betty-jean Hunt of who enjoyed dousing, quilting and You can add a photo at no additional cost. Winchester NH, 8 grandchildren and painting. No services. A “Celebration 7 great grandchildren. Surviving sib- of Life” luncheon August 31st at Old To send by mail, please mail to lings: Alpheus Hoy Jr, John Hoy, Jane Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, Ma Couch, Bertha Pysher, Trudy Ready 11:30am-3:30pm. All are welcome to Villager Newspapers and Betsy Palmer and predeceased attend. P.O. Box by brother Thomas Hoy and parents In lieu of flowers, donations to the 196 Woodstock, CT 06281 Alpheus and Mary Hoy. Springfield Shriners Hospital for Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and Alice taught in MA. at St. Anne’s Children, 516 Carew St. Springfield, School/Three Rivers, Warren Ma. 01104 appreciated. The Shaw- AMEX are accepted. Elementary School and Holland Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Elementary School. Also worked Webster, MA has been entrusted with For more information, for Mass. Turnpike, Old Sturbridge her arrangements. A guest book is please call 860-928-1818 Village, South Central Directors available at www.shaw-majercik.com Elderbus, and Town of Holland as where you may post a condolence or or email Assessors Clerk, Town Clerk, Police light a candle [email protected] Officer and Selectmen. Alice advo- and she’ll be happy to help!
www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, August 30, 2019 B5 Louise Randall OBITUARIES M. Louise (Roth) well as five years as the Recording Randall of Putnam, Secretary for the Eastern District of CT passed away the Woman’s Fellowship. peacefully at home on Louise was a quiet woman with August 19, 2019. She a wonderful, soft sense of fun and Lizabeth “Beth” Caron, 61 was born in Dracut, humor. She was passionate about giv- Leominster, Ma- She was the daughter of the late Massachusetts to the ing her time and energy to others and Lizabeth “Beth” Roland Caron and Beverly Caron late Mildred (Smith) opened her heart to her children and Caron age 61 passed (Holmes). She was born in Fitchburg, Roth and Leo Carl grandchildren. She was much loved away on Wednesday, MA and lived there until moving to Roth on December 4, and will be greatly missed by those August 21st, 2019 her Family home in Leominster MA. 1923. who knew her. surrounded by her Beth enjoyed spending time with her Louise graduated from Lowell Louise was predeceased by her hus- friends and family family and friends at the pool in her (Massachusetts) State Teachers band, David G. Randall; her broth- at UMass Memorial backyard. She loved her annual vaca- College with a degree in music and er, Karl Roth; and her great grand- Medical Center, tions to Redington Beach, FL. and served as Music Supervisor for public child, Seth. Louise leaves behind Worcester, MA. She spending Sundays watching her New schools in Lebanon, Hebron, Columbia her children Robert Randall (Kathy) leaves behind her husband of 32 England Patriots win. She enjoyed her and Sprague, and then Supervisor of Hudson, MA; Phyllis Randall years Chuck Swift. She leaves behind trips to Foxwoods with “The Foxies”. of Music in Montville, CT. In her Lyczkowski (Richard) of Millbrook a son Timothy Caron and his wife Calling hours and services will be spare time, Louise played violin in the NY; Stephen Randall (Marsha) of Karina Cordero and four daughters, private. In Lieu of Flowers please Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra for Speedway, Indiana; Mark Randall Tina Swift, Amanda Brown and her make a donation in Beth’s Memory many years. She also performed with (Susan) of Castle Hayne, NC; and husband Vinnie Brown, Sara Swift- to the Scleroderma Foundation at the Willimantic Symphony Orchestra. Miriam Randall Morrison (Scott) of Membrino, and Leanna Swift. She https://www.scleroderma.org/ . A In addition, Louise performed as a East Killingly, CT. She also leaves her leaves behind her brother Michael special thanks to the Nurses on the vocal soloist in Massachusetts and sister-in-laws Louise (Teddy) Randall “Moe” Caron and his wife Kathy Caron 6th Floor at UMass Memorial Medical Connecticut. of Lebanon, CT and Charlotte Randall and niece Jessica Goodwin (Caron) Center for showing so much compas- Louise married David Gordon of Titusville, Pennsylvania. In addi- and her husband David Goodwin and sion and love towards Beth. The Shaw- Randall on July 30, 1949. They were tion, she leaves her beloved grandchil- nephew Michael Caron and his wife Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., inseparable for 45 years and, ever since dren Jennifer, Michael, Christopher, Ashley Caron (Cicerone). Beth leaves Webster, MA \has been entrusted with his passing in 1994, Louise missed him Emily, Kate, Rebecca, David & Jace; behind 11 grandchildren and her two her arrangements. A guest book is deeply. great grandchildren Elizabeth, Inés, loves Oakley and George (dogs). available a Louise and David were active mem- Ellen, Sean, Kieran and Kaelyn, as bers of the Congregational Church well as many nieces and nephews. of Putnam. Together, they led the A memorial service celebrat- Junior Pilgrim Fellowship (PF) group ing Louise’s life will be held at 2pm James P. Vandale, 71 for many years. Louise served as Jr. on Saturday, September 28 at the James P. Vandale, Besides his wife he is survived Choir Director for 20 years. She was a Congregational Church of Putnam, 175 71, of Sterling, CT his children, Travis J. Vandale of member of the Sr. Choir for 58 years – Main Street, Putnam, CT. In lieu of passed away unex- Danielson, CT and Dawn Williams retiring in 2011, at the age of 88. Over flowers, please send donations to the pectedly on Monday, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, his siblings the years, she was very active in the Congregational Church of Putnam, August 26, 2019 at Roland “Danny” Vandale, Jr. (Joan), church having served as president of P.O. Box 463, Putnam, CT 06260. home. He was the Mark Vandale (Deborah), Nancy the church’s Woman’s Fellowship as beloved husband Young and her husband Dan and of Renae (Lefebvre) his grandchildren, Gabrielle, Casey, Vandale. Born on Nikki, and Calvin. Madeline Barker, 70 February 28, 1948 in Calling hours were Wednesday, WEBSTER- On among other things. Putnam, he was the son of the late August 28, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm August 15, 2019 Throughout her life, Madeline was Roland and Kazmiera (Grzysiewicz) at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Madeline (Hayes) dedicated to helping people. She was Vandale. He has resided in Sterling for Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson. Barker, 70, passed always an ear to listen, a shoulder to the past 38 years. Burial will be private. In lieu of flow- away surrounded by lean on, and in some people’s cases, a James was a tool and die maker at ers donations in James’ memory to family after an unex- saving grace. She opened her home to the J M Tool Co., Brooklyn for many South Killingly Fire Department, P.O. pected and short ill- over 350 foster kids, and not only did years and was most recently a security Box 31, Danielson, CT 06239, would be ness. she touch the lives of every child that guard at the New England Laborers’ appreciated. Share a memory at gag- She is survived went through her home, but also each Training Academy in Pomfret for 10 nonandcostellofh.com by her husband of years until illness forced his retire- case worker that she worked with. 52 years, Ernest “Ernie” Barker; her ment. She will be remembered by all for children, Wendy Chiampa, Catherine her ability to look for the positives in “Katie” Giles, Scott Barker, Michael every situation, her heavy sarcasm Richard W. Meschke, 82 Barker, Dawn Donovan, and Robert and sense of humor, and for always Firicano; her 15 grandchildren, 5 being there when she was needed most. AUBURN – Richard (Milos) Meschke, and lived in Holyoke great-grandchildren, as well as her She never wanted to be painted like W. Meschke, 82, of before moving to Auburn 47 years brother, James “Jimmy” Hayes, a Saint, but more a realist. In keeping Old Meetinghouse ago. He graduated from Holyoke High in-laws, and numerous nieces and with her wishes, no funeral services Road, died Thursday, School and Western New England nephews are being offered. Rather, her fami- August 22, 2019, at College. She is preceded in death by her ly will be organizing a Celebration UMass Memorial Mr. Meschke was the president of parents, Edmund and Catherine of Life, to be held at a later date for Medical Center – Amkor Corporation for 22 years, retir- (Garrigan) Hayes, her sister, Elizabeth family and close friends. The Shaw- University Campus ing in 2015. Previously, he worked at “Betty” (Hayes) Porter, and her broth- Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., in Worcester, after Worcester Tapered Pin Company for er, William “Billy” Hayes. Webster, MA has been entrusted with a period of declining several years. He was a member of the Born on November 18, 1948, her arrangements. A guest book is health. He is survived by his son, Auburn Elks and loved a good game of Madeline was raised in Charlestown, available at www.shaw-majercik.com David Meschke and his wife Melinda of Blackjack at the casino. He enjoyed Massachusetts. Her hobbies includ- where you may post a condolence or Thompson, CT, his companion of many traveling and often spoke of the many ed dancing, listening to music, gar- light a candle. years, Ki Suk Lee of Leominster; three countries he traveled to for his busi- dening, painting, and arts and crafts, sisters, Elaine Lafrancois of South ness. He loved golfing, watching Tiger Hadley, Mary Lotsy of Belchertown, Woods, and puzzles. and Barbara Milks of Bemidji, MN; A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Elizabeth M. (Shea) Ortona, 86 five grandchildren, Amanda Meschke on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Paradis- BRIMFIELD- Elizabeth M. (Shea) She was born in Worcester daughter of Woodstock, CT, Eric Meschke of Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Ortona age 86 passed away at her home of the late George P. Shea and Helen Dudley, Andrew Deschenes of Boston, Oxford. Burial will follow at North surrounded by her loving family. She (Campbell) Shea living in Brimfield Megan DesChenes of California, and Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours was the wife of the lste Luciano Ortona for the past 60 years. Elizabeth was Jessica Standings of Oregon; and were Monday, August 26, 2019, from who died in 2001. a baker working for Commercial three great-grandchildren. He was 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of She leaves three sons, Mark D. Bakeries. There are no calling hours. predeceased by his first wife, Anita flowers, memorial contributions may LaPete and his wife Patricia of A Celebration of Life will be announced (Beaudry) Meschke; his second wife, be made to the American Parkinson Webster, Phillip LaPete of Palmer at the Brimfield Housing Community Betty Ann (Gibbons) Meschke; and his Disease Association, Massachusetts and Luciano G. Ortona and his wife Center. Burial will be private at daughter, Susan DesChenes who died Chapter, 72 East Concord St., Room Karen of West Springfield, a daugh- the Brimfield Cemetery. The Shaw- in 2018. He was born in Holyoke, son C3, Boston, MA 02118. ter Kathleen Kelley and her husband Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., of the late Edwin W. and Mildred A. paradisfuneralhome.com David of Palmer, Nine grandchildren Webster, MA has been entrusted with and two great grandchildren. She her arrangements. A guest book is also leaves a brother Michael Shea available at www.shaw-majercik.com Victoria Grandelski, 99 of Spencer , she had one brother who where you may post a condolence or Victoria (Babci) Michael Grandelski, Christopher predeceased her George (Red) Shea of light a candle. Grandelski of Rizzo, and Alyssa Turgeon; and 9 great Agawam. Maple St., Dayville grandchildren. was called to her She retired from the Killingly School heavenly home on System as a cook. She was a proud Priscilla Mae Armitage, 76 August 19, 2019 at homemaker and playmate for her the age of 99. She grandchildren. She was an amazing Priscilla Mae (Dobson) Armitage, 76, and 14 Great Grandchildren. Priscilla was the beloved wife seamstress and had mastered a variety of Eastford, Connecticut passed away is survived by her sister Joan Blash, of the late Joseph of crafts. with her family at her side on May 11, brother, James Dobson and sister, Grandelski. She was A Mass of Christian Burial was held 2019. Priscilla, daughter of Wendell Elaine Tenis and her husband James born in Goodyear, CT on August 15, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 24, and Grace (Adams) Dobson, Sr, was along with her two dogs, Chichi and 1920 to Helen and Andrew Kieltyka. 2019 at St. James Church, 12 Franklin born in Putnam, Connecticut June 12, Princess. She was preceded by her sibling’s St. Danielson. Everyone is welcome to 1942. She graduated from Woodstock Priscilla will be fondly remembered Joseph Kieltyka, Stella Beaudoin and gather at 12:30 PM at the Cornerstone Academy High School in 1960. Priscilla as “Ma Bear” and/or “Boss” by many. Grace Niznick. Baptist Church, 247 Broad St. raiser her children and fostered many She will be missed dearly. Her favorite Victoria is survived by her family Danielson. In lieu of flowers please other children at the same time. After past time was shopping and traveling. Ed and Nancy Grandelski, Paul and make a donation to St. James School, her husband passed, she went to work Lots of what she purchased went to Debra Grandelski, Frank and Mary 120 Water St. Danielson CT 06239 or for the State of Connecticut for 20 years many others. She loved to go shopping Grandelski and Maryann and Ed to The Willimantic Lions Club, PO retiring in 1997. at tag sales and second-hand stores, Rizzo. She cherished being Babci to Box 512, Willimantic CT 06226. Share a Priscilla was predeceased by her always looking for a bargain. She her beloved grandchildren: Jeremy memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh. husband, John S. Armitage, Sr. of spent her days with her dogs, watching Grandelski, Katrina Grandelski, com 14 years and son, John S. Armitage, the birds from the window, gardening Joseph Grandelski, Kathy Scroggins, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, if weather permitted and watching her Karen Harper and husband Cornelius stories. There will be no services at of Ashford and son Ralph W. Armitage her request. Rita J Fettig, 74 of Eastford; She had 8 grandchildren Rita J Fettig, 74, of Dudley died home maker A loving wife and moth- Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at St.Vincent er . She was a communicant of St. Hospital Worcester. Rita was born Anthony of Padua Church . Rita Thomas “Tom” P. McNulty, 58 October 7, 1944 in Webster, MA. She enjoyed Thomas “Tom” P. McNulty, 58, Red Sox. He loved family celebrations is the daughter of the late Henry shopping, antiques, bingo, flea mar- passed away on Friday, August 16, at Thanksgiving and Christmas (espe- Dancause and the late Doris Latour kets and most of all decorating her 2019 at his home in Putnam after an cially the leftovers) and sang the prais- She is survived by her husband of home . illness. He was born in Meriden, CT es of Converse All Stars as the only almost 55 years .Walter E Fettig , one A Mass of Christian burial was held on April 11, 1961, son of the late Gerald shoe he wanted to wear. daughter: Kimberly Tonkin of Dudley at 10 AM Tuesday August 27 at St. and Maryann (Molgoliski) McNulty. There will not be a public service, but and one son: Keith Fettig and his wife Anthony Of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Tom is survived by his wife Robin and his family will be celebrating with one Cheryl of Thompson, CT; two sis- Hill Rd., Dudley, MA There are no his son Connor (and fiancee Olivia) another privately. Arrangements by ters: Janice Kekelik and her hus- calling hours.Bartel Funeral Home & currently of Idaho, his sister Marlene Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 band Richard of Dudley and Beatrice Chapel 33 Schofield Ave.Dudley is in (McNulty) Robarts of Haverhill, MA, as Grove Street, Putnam, CT. In lieu Young of Pepperell,; She also has four care of arrangements. In lieu of flow- well as his small family in Woodstock. of flowers, a donation may be made Grand Daughters her Angel Mikayla ers, memorials may be made to St. Tom was a nature lover and loved in his memory to the Connecticut Tonkin , Haley Fettig; Kiana Tonkin; Judes Childrens Research Hospital,501 walking in the woods at the Audubon Audubon Center at Pomfret, P. O. Box and Brooke Fettig; Several nieces and ST. Jude PL Memphis TN 38105-9959 Society in Pomfret with Connor and 11, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. Share a nephews. or Shriners Hospital For Children, 516 their golden retriever, Bear. Tom memory at www.smithandwalkerfh. She graduated from Bartlett High Carew St, Springfield MA 01104-2396 enjoyed reading and collecting books, com School in 1962 and enjoyed being a www.bartelfuneralhome.com listening to music and watching the B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, August 30, 2019 LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Date Signed 8/13/2019 St. Onge & Brouillard, PO Box 550, Meeting, rendered the following deci- ESTATE OF Brian Fitzsimmons A True and Attested Copy Putnam, CT 06260, (860)928-0481 sion: (19-00306) Arthur P. Johnston August 30, 2019 ZBA Variance #19-02: Connecticut The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the State Marshal Water Company, owner of 71 Thomp- Court of Probate, District of Northeast State of Connecticut NOTICE TO CREDITORS son Hill Rd, Map 83, Block 57, Lot 13, probate Court, by decree dated August August 30, 2019 ESTATE OF Levere Frank Starner Zone R40, requesting a Building Size 19, 2019, ordered that all claims must (19-00338) Variance, increase existing building be pretested to the fiduciary at the ad- NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the from 17’ x 17’ (289 sq ft) to 18’ x 28’, dress below. Failure to promptly pres- ESTATE OF Janet M. Paprota Court of Probate, District of Northeast 214 sq ft larger than existing building, ent any such claim may result in the (19-00317) probate Court, by decree dated, or- 25% over the allowable size increase loss of rights to recover on such claim. The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the dered that all claims must be pretested for a non-conforming structure. The Brenda Duquette, Clerk Court of Probate, District of Northeast to the fiduciary at the address below. additional space is necessary to con- The fiduciary is: probate Court, by decree dated, or- Failure to promptly present any such tinue existing use and satisfy building Christine L. Sullivan dered that all claims must be pretested claim may result in the loss of rights to and safety regulations. Approved c/o William H. St. Onge, Esq., to the fiduciary at the address below. recover on such claim. ZBA Variance #19-03: Kristen War- St. Onge & Brouillard, Failure to promptly present any such Alysia Casiano, Clerk ren, owner of 1031 Thompson Rd., PO Box 550, Putnam, CT 06260 claim may result in the loss of rights to The fiduciary is: Map 118, Block 22, Lot 3, Zone R40, August 30, 2019 recover on such claim. Susan R. Dotter requesting a 10 foot front setback vari- Alysia Casiano, Clerk 6042 Shore Park Drive ance to build a pool. Approved STATE OF CONNECTICUT The fiduciary is: Leland, NC 28451, US ZBA Variance #19-05: Richard Audet, Judicial District of Susan M. Tischofer, 790 Pucker August 30, 2019 owner of 50 Wrightson Drive, Map 143, Windham at Putnam Street, Coventry, CT 06238 Block 17, Lot 18, Zone R40, requesting Docket Number FA19-5010558 Steven J Paprota, 987B Wayson Way, a 19 ft side yard setback and a 10 front Matthew Baker, Plaintiff Davidsonville, MD 21035, USA Town of Eastford Inland yard setback. Approved Kimberely Ash, Defendant August 30, 2019 Planning Commission Respectfully submitted, Notice to Kimberely Ash of parts Public Hearing Daniel Roy, Chairman unknown. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Town of Eastford Inland Wetlands August 30, 2019 A Complaint/Application/Motion has ESTATE OF Carol Ann Northrop and Watercourses Commission will been filed with this court that asks for (19-00337) hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Sep- Town of Brooklyn divorce – dissolution of marriage with The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the tember 10, 2019 at the Eastford Town Legal Notice a return date of September 17, 2019. Court of Probate, District of Northeast Offices Building. Lower Level, located Board of Assessment Appeals You are named as a party in this case. probate Court, by decree dated, or- at 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT at All owners of motor vehicles registered To participate in your case, you must dered that all claims must be pretested 7:00pm on the following application: in the town of Brooklyn are hereby file an Appearance, form JD-CL-12, to the fiduciary at the address below. File # 19-001 Gary Eucalitto – Gar- warned the Board of Assessment with the court. Failure to promptly present any such rett Homes, LLC. Eastford Road, Appeals of the Town of Brooklyn will Failure to file an Appearance in accor- claim may result in the loss of rights to Map 24, Block10, Lot 2. Approxi- meet in open session at Town Hall, 4 dance with the law of the State of Con- recover on such claim. mately 15 acre lot to be subdivided Wolf Den Rd, Brooklyn On Thursday, necticut may result in judgment against Alysia Casiano, Clerk into one approximate 2 acre lot and September 12, 2019 at 6:30pm you or granting of the relief requested The fiduciary is: one approximate 13 acre lot. For the sole purpose of hearing by the party who filed the action or mo- Amanda C. Northrop, Copies of this application and related appeals related to the assessment of tion. 161 Juniper Drive documents are on file and available for motor vehicles. You may obtain the Appearance form South Burlington, VT 05403 review in the Town Clerk’s Office locat- All persons claiming to be aggrieved from any Connecticut Judicial District August 30, 2019 ed at the Eastford Town Office Build- by the doings of the assessor of the Court Clerk’s Office, Court Service ing, 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT. Town of Brooklyn with regard to motor Center, or online at http://www.jud. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All interested parties may appear and vehicle assessments on the Grand List ct.gov/webforms/forms/cl012.pdf ESTATE OF Gerald H. Ralston be heard. Written correspondence will of October 1, 2018 are hereby warned If this notice is to inform you of a di- (19-00319) be accepted. to make their appeal to the Board of vorce, dissolution of civil union, legal The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Dated at Eastford, CT this 20th day of Assessment Appeals at this meeting. separation, annulment, custody, or vis- Court of Probate, District of Northeast August, 2019. BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS itation case, Automatic Court Orders probate Court, by decree dated August Susan Welshman Buddy Conroy, Chairperson have been issued in this case as re- 1, 2019, ordered that all claims must Recording Secretary August 30, 2019 quired by section 25-5 of the Connecti- be pretested to the fiduciary at the ad- August 30, 2019 cut Practice Book and are a part of the dress below. Failure to promptly pres- September 6, 2019 Complaint/Application on file with the ent any such claim may result in the Court. loss of rights to recover on such claim. A hearing on this matter has been Alysia Casiano, Clerk TOWN OF THOMPSON scheduled for TBD at 155 Church St., The fiduciary is: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Putnam, CT 06260 Leslie R Wolf LEGAL NOTICE By Judge Graziani c/o William H. St. Onge, Esq. The Town of Thompson Zoning Board Signed by Clerk Shane Agnone (attorney for Leslie R. Wolf), of Appeals, at its August 12, 2019
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