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This week’s Quote Adoptee rights “Personality can open doors, but movement gaining steam only character can keep them open.” Williams to co-sponsor bill Elmer G. BY JASON BLEAU access health information and VILLAGER STAFF WRITER their original birth certificates Letterman when they reached adulthood. Jason Bleau photo The movement to see Eventually, that right was Members of the Woodstock Planning and Zoning Commission dis- Connecticut join around eight changed and the goal of the cuss the details of the proposed motorcycle race in town, which other states in passing a law proposed bill is to restore it, as was eventually struck down in a split vote. allowing adult adoptees to Caffery explains. INSIDE access birth certificates and “It has a contact preference parental health information form and a medical histo- A8 — Opinion has gained some steam over ry form,” she said. “What it Woodstock PZC B1-4 — Sports the past few months, start- does is it allows birth parents, ing with a public hearing in if they choose, to file a form B3 — Legals Hartford on Feb. 28. with the state that indicates strikes down B5 — Real Estate Karen Caffery, president whether they would like to be of Access CT Now, which is contacted or not should the B6-7— Obits spearheading the movement, Donald Williams adoptee want to contact them. B8 — Classifieds joined other supporters before It also allows the birth parent motorcycle races the State’s Public Health Committee to to file an updated medical history form. argue their case in favor of House Bill 5144, There’s a big health issue here for adop- An Act Concerning Birth Certificates and tees. The information in the adoption file onths of debate come to LOCAL Parental Health Information for Adopted ages as the adoptee ages, so if you have M Persons. The bill has received significant a 21-year-old adoptee then the medical close in contentious vote support locally with adoptees, parents history is that old too. Adoptees go to the who gave up their children for adoption doctor and can’t fill out their medical his- BY JASON BLEAU Reynolds originally put and professionals who work with adop- tory form because of this.” VILLAGER STAFF WRITER the proposal forward say- tees all stepping up to the plate, calling A member of the movement, Valentine ing the event was meant for the revival of a right that Connecticut Iamartino, of Thompson, testified in sup- WOODSTOCK — After a long, drawn-out process to bring in money to help has not endorsed since the 1970’s. pay taxes on his family’s Prior to 1975, adoptees had the right to that started in January, Please Read BILL, page A18 the Woodstock Planning extensive plot of land, and and Zoning Commission that the event would be run has reached a verdict on through the J Day Off Road a request for a permit to racing series and would Charlie Lentz photo hold motorcycle races at take place two Sundays out CHEERING 835 Route 169 in Woodstock. of the year in cold weather NEW MILFORD — Applicant Mark Reynolds months. Following the deci- Woodstock Academy has fought hard over sever- sion by commissioners and CHAMPS gymnasts gather on al meetings crowded with the negative response from Speedway regular the mat inside the gym Woodstock residents both citizens, Reynolds said he nominated for at New Milford High in favor of and opposed to never expected it to be an easy road. NASCAR Hall of Fame last Saturday, March the races, which quickly 8, after winning their became a source of debate “It’s been a long process, and I’ve had this idea for a third-straight CIAC and minor controversy Page A3 few years. It’s pretty much State Open Gymnastics throughout the community. what I expected from the Championship. Centaur In a non-unanimous vote, commissioners voted down townspeople. It’s the deci- LOCAL gymnasts captured sion the commission made gold medals in all five the proposal at a special meeting on March 6, based and we’ll go on and keep individual categories. our property as it’s been the The team travels to on the argument that the event would not satisfy all last 200 years. I’ll continue Northborough, Mass., on to use it with my friends for March 15, for the New the requirements set forth for granting a permit in the my own recreation.” England Championships. Commission Chairman For more, turn to Villager Commission’s regulations, mainly in regards to safety Dr. Jeff Gordon said his Sports, starting on page commission was faced with B1! and its potential disruption of neighbors’ enjoyment of their own properties. Please Read PZC, page A9

PUTNAM — The Courthouse O’Putnam 5K brought runners from all across New England to run Quiet Corner pets 5K the streets of Putnam Sunday, March 9, for the annual event, which included festive St. Patrick’s Day themed vendors, music, costumes and more. get their time in the GOES GREEN For more photos, turn to page A10! spotlight Page A14

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Visit our website with Jason Bleau photos The Lucky Charms group, composed of young NECONN soccer players, your smart phone or tablet Runners take off from the starting line all hoping to be the first across the finish on Main posed for a photo before starting their warm-ups for the big race. device! Street. Just scan the “QR code” below with your device and instantly be linked to our website, www.villagernewspapers.com, where you can read the PDF versions of NECCOG jumpstarting paramedic program process our newspapers! It’s as easy as that! Officials seek to reassess contracts with local hospitals

BY JASON BLEAU research more econom- pitals — Backus Hospital Executive Director John to go out with a [request VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ic and efficient methods in Norwich, Windham Filchak, the Council is for proposal] and what The Northeastern of providing emergency Hospital in Willimantic preparing to reexamine its I’m going to suggest is a Connecticut Council of response to citizens of and Day Kimball Hospital contracts within the next one-year horizon because Governments (NECCOG) NECCOG towns. in Putnam — but the price year after conducting a hopefully we will secure is continuing to examine With the Council increas- of providing paramedic study last year and hearing the funds for the Regional it’s Paramedic Intercept ing to 16 towns with the services for transport of concerns from representa- Performance Incentive program and has decid- addition of Voluntown, the the sick or injured is more tives of the 16 NECCOG Program Grant to look at ed to jumpstart efforts to region is now covered by costly for some. municipalities. at least three different hos- According to NECCOG “There will be a need Please Read NECCOG, page A17 2 • Friday, March 14, 2014 Killingly Villager Railroads provide interesting look back in time First, thank you to everyone who came several recent Killingly girls’ basketball Main St., Danielson; The Imperial Room, Furnace Street, to the March 8 Killingly Historical Society games, the spotlight shifted from Tracy Danielson. The ad for the Jade Garden Restaurant, 280 North program, “I’ve Been Working on the Lis to Missy Kowolenko and Kim Diani. Main St., Danielson noted that it was opened by owners Railroad.” Killingly But Lis stole the show on Tuesday as William and Sam Cheng on June 7, 1984? Notice how few of the Putnam Municipal Historian Bill the Redgals routed Eastern Connecticut above-mentioned businesses from 1987 are still in existence. Pearsall and his wife, Terri, did a wonder- at 300 Conference Nutmeg division foe Montville A name many of you should recall appeared under the busi- ful presentation taking us from the early 95-60 in Killingly. Lis finished with a sea- ness section of that Observer Extra: “Guy Grube of Eastford has beginnings of the railroad to recent times. son-high 59 points, but missed the record been chosen one of the top creative professional photographers Did you know that the earliest train was MARGARET of 71 she has been shooting for all season. in America by the International Professional Photographers merely a stagecoach mounted on wheels WEAVER She finished by making 24 of 39 field goals Guild and will be a featured speaker at the International to run on a track and was pulled by hors- and 11 of 17 from the free throw line. ‘It was Professional Photography and Sales Conference March 22 es? Because the initial phase of engines Tracy’s day, but not her type of game in the through 27 on Marco Island, Fla.” was powered by wood, farmers gained second half when everything slowed down The same paper also gave an idea of the various entertain- an extra source of income cutting cords of wood to stoke the and wasn’t as free flowing as the first half,’ Killingly Coach ments of the day. Do any of you remember attending a Mardi fires and fashion the ties, and northeastern Connecticut had John Krot said…Diani was the only other player in double Gras Dance on Feb. 28, 1987 in the St. James gymnasium? many more open fields than it does today. A north-south rail figures with 10, while senior captain Laura Oliverson scored Tickets were $25 per couple for hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and line, the Norwich and Worcester, opened through this area in eight points and showed signs of coming out of her scoring entertainment; “New Orleans style atmosphere. Costumes 1840 and the villages of Danielsonville, Dayville, and Pomfret slump. She was also powerful off the boards, coming down with optional.” Depot (now Putnam) quickly grew, adding businesses and 13 rebounds.” I recently had a wonderful time at Mardi Gras at Westview hotels to the depot villages. Additional lines going to Boston, I’m sure some or all of these team members would be good Health Care Center where I go regularly to visit my good Willimantic, Hartford, etc., were added during the 1860’s and candidates for the Killingly High Athletic Association Hall of friend, Robert Miller, Putnam’s retired historian. Residents, 1870’s. By the late 1800’s, Putnam, with intersecting lines, was Fame. Don’t forget to obtain forms to nominate them. staff, and volunteers were all dressed to the hilt! one of the busiest transportation hubs in New England. Women, did any of you have dollhouses when you were Don’t forget to share your memories by e-mailing me or by Did you ever hear of the “swill train?” It picked up garbage growing up? I can remember my sisters and I having them — contacting the Killingly Historical Center. from restaurants, etc., in Boston and brought it to the pig farm simple metal ones. The feature article for this Observer Extra, at the Putnam Town Farm off Quinebaug Avenue. Bill noted and perhaps the reason why Madeline Wells saved it, was a Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly Municipal Historian. that train only lasted a year or so. He figured that the smell was beautiful article by David Boylan about the wonderfully fash- Special thanks to Bill and Terri Pearsall for their program a little too much! ioned dollhouses that Cliff and Norma Renaud of East Killingly and to Marilyn Labbe for handing me the Observer Extra. For Have you heard of the great train wreck in East Thompson had painstakingly created, furniture and all, over the years. additional information visit the Killingly Historical Center when four trains crashed within a time period of five minutes? “They have made a total of seven doll houses since they Wednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment), Bill also showed photos of the twisted and bent tracks following began building them eight years ago. Norma said they started visit www.killinglyhistory.org, or call 860-779-7250. Mail for the the Flood of 1955, which damaged the railroad bridge over the because she always liked dolls, doll houses and doll furniture; Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the Killingly Quinebaug River beyond repair (near the Putnam River trail in fact some of the houses they have made contain furnishings, Historical Center should be sent to P.O. Box 6000, Danielson, CT and Arch Street). like the carpet sweeper and the wringer washer in the Walton 06329. Margaret Weaver may be reached at margaretmweaver@ It would take several columns to cover all Bill mentioned. house and the old gas stove in the Tudor, she has had since she gmail.com. Note: Neither the Killingly Historical Center nor I If you are interested more on Connecticut railroad history, was a child.” have Caller ID. Please leave your name and phone number when you might want to locate a copy of Elmer F. Farnum’s “The I wonder if little girls today play with dollhouses? calling. Thank you. Quickest Route,” and/or Gregg M. Turner’s and Melancthon I always enjoy the various ads in the old papers and since W. Jacobus’ “Connecticut Railroads: An Illustrated History.” the above was a pre-Valentine’s Day edition, there were Both will provide a wealth of information and interesting a few cute ones. How many stories. of you remember some of Marilyn Labbe knows that I love to look through old newspa- these businesses from 1987? pers so she passed along an Observer Extra from Feb. 7, 1987, Church Clothing, Main & that had been donated to the Killingly Historical Society by Front Street, Putnam – the Madeline Wells. Since the Windham County Transcripts were no White Stone building; Eleanor longer being published in 1987, it provided a glimpse of happen- Racette-wallpaper-Park Street, ings and businesses that might not otherwise be remembered. Putnam; LaPointe Jewelers, The year 1987 Pomfret Street, Putnam; was a banner Emblem & Badge, Route 12 year for the Killingly, Campbell’s Books- Deli On The Avenue Redgals bas- next to Shaw Stationers in ketball team, Putnam (I don’t recall that one For Sale Or Lease one that at all, and I love bookstores); won’t soon be Whole Foods Market, Main Deli Only or forgotten. Street, Putnam; Community “Redgals Health Foods, Providence Building & Deli Go for Perfect Street, Putnam and Main Regular Street, Danielson; Putnam Owners are retiring Season Ford Mercury Inc., Woodstock Record. Avenue (note the 1987 loca- Call 860-707-2422 Sixteen tion), Putnam; Gerda’s Gallery (We will continue to stay open) down, four of Gifts, Route 101 Dayville; to go. Over R. A. Tillinghast Lumber, 282 John A. Day, Jr., M.D. announces the relocation of his practice of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine to University Medical Group/Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, R.I., effective April 14, 2014. Patients may call beginning March 10th for an appointment in either Providence or East Greenwich. Offices: University Medical Group Medicine Faculty Partners Pulmonary Disease 3rd floor Suite 432 50 Maude Street 1407 South County Trail Providence, R.I. 02908 East Greenwich, R.I. 02818 Phone: 401-456-5714 Phone: 401-471-6406

Jane Marie Doyle, M.D. announces the relocation of her practice of Primary Care Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease to University Medical Group/ Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, R.I., effective April 14, 2014. Patients may call beginning March 10th for an appointment in Charlie Lentz photo Providence. ONE GIANT LEAP Office: University Medical Group NEW MILFORD — Killingly High’s Hailey Cummings competes in the beam at the CIAC State Open Gymnastics Championships last Saturday at New Milford 50 Maude Street High. Cummings posted an all-around score of 35.6, placing her 15th overall in a Internal Medicine 4th floor field of 70 gymnasts from around the state. For more, turn to Villager Sports, start- Providence, R.I. 02908 ing on page B1! Phone: 401-456-5300

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Killingly Villager Friday, March 14, 2014 • 3 Putnam approves land deal for regional technology park Land transfer will secure home for YMCA BY JASON BLEAU expressed skepticism toward the to buy into it without showing a Putnam could bring more busi- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER project, but Falzarano said he return on investment.” nesses into the park, but with- PUTNAM — Putnam town offi- has talked with their smaller Cutler and others recently met out the commitment from com- cials are seeing a bright future neighboring towns, Woodstock with representatives of Yankee panies the town would need to Accuracy Watch for the Regional Technology and Pomfret, and the response Gas to discuss the situation of spend more on gas because there Park to be built off of Kennedy seems to indicate significant running the gas lines from Arch would not be as much gas usage The Woodstock Villager is com- Drive, after a land deal that has interest in investing in the park. Street to the tech park, and with in the park to offset the cost. mitted to accuracy in all its news been in limbo for months has “I talked to Maureen a price proposal of $1.3 million, It’s been a project full of back reports. Although numerous safe- finally come to a close as of the Nicholson, first selectman in Falzarano said he is hoping to and forth and a lot of waiting, but Board of Selectmen’s March 3 Pomfret, and they have shown find ways to bring that price tag it appears Putnam’s Regional guards are in place to ensure accu- meeting. interest. I haven’t made contact down. Technology Park is picking up rate reporting, mistakes can occur. It was then that Mayor Tony with Woodstock yet, but I know “I couldn’t envision why it some steam and the Regional Confirmed fact errors will be cor- Falzarano and the selectmen both Woodstock and Pomfret are would cost $1.3 million to run YMCA is all but shovel ready. rected at the top right hand corner signed off on the land transfer not interested in having tech- the gas line from there,” he said. With some towns showing an from Wheelabrator to the town nology parks in their towns so “I could throw a stone that far. inkling to invest in the park and of page A3 in a timely manner. for the Quinebaug Regional those are possibilities,” said However they need to dig up a progress finally being made, If you find a mistake, call Technology Park and Regional Falzarano. “[Putnam Selectman] part of Kennedy Drive, attach Falzarano said all they need now (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- YMCA. The next step, accord- Scott Pempek is working with it to the bridge and so on. If is patience. ness hours. During non-business ing to Falzarano, is to have the Town Administrator Doug the YMCA hopefully can go on “It took 30 years to fully com- document approved by the com- Cutler, Economic Development propane for a year or two and plete our industrial park, so we hours, leave a message in the edi- pany’s corporate office, but once Director Delpha Very and myself retrofit their system so when the understand this process is going tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will that is done the town will sign on possible ways to entice people gas line does come they could to take a while,” he said. return your phone call. the transfer, which will finally to be a part of the park.” just convert right into it then secure the plot for the Regional According to Pempek, the plan that would help because people Jason Bleau may be reached YMCA. is to sell shares. aren’t going to buy land if you (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by With this good news, “In other words, to have a don’t have your infrastructure e-mail at jason@villagernewspa- Falzarano expressed optimism 10-percent investment,” he said. in there so we’re going to have pers.com. that other towns are prepared “In my opinion, it’s going to be to have the gas set up.” ublic eetings to jump on board with the something that’s beneficial to us Pempek explained this situa- P M project once things get under- and the towns that buy into it. tion as a catch-22 and noted that way. Previously, Killingly had You’re not going to get a town the gas prices would go lower if KILLINGLY Monday, March 17 Planning and Zoning, 7 p.m., Town Increased fire safety measures eyed at elderly housing complex Hall Tuesday, March 18 BY JASON BLEAU ing up a wall and putting in Housing Authority, 7 p.m., Maple VILLAGER STAFF WRITER the pipes,” said Lenky. “Each Courts II THOMPSON — On Tuesday, unit has to be sectioned off Wednesday, March 19 March 4, the Thompson on its own. It has to have its Board of Selectmen approved own supply line. You can’t just Water Pollution Control Authority, 6 an application for a Small take and put a pipe from the p.m., Town Hall Cities Economic Assistance outside and run it down into Danielson Borough Council, 7 p.m., Program (STEAP) grant that a sprinkler. If one goes off in Danielson Fire Station would be used for contin- one spot they would all go off Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., ued updates and improve- and cause water damage all Town Hall ments at the Gladys Green over the place. Not only that, Thursday, March 20 and Pineview Court Elderly in the building codes there are Historic District Commission, 7:30 Housing Complex, home to 70 regulations of how they have p.m., Town Hall units of elderly housing and to be such as an outside con- the site of a fatal fire in 2013. trol box. It’s a very good idea, During a public hear- but I think it would be in the BROOKLYN ing in late February, citi- best interest of the Housing zens had the opportunity to Authority maybe after this Tuesday, March 18 learn a bit about the project project is done to look into Board of Fire Commissioners, 7:30 and the plans for the grant, something like that. Maybe for p.m., See Agenda for Location with at least one individu- a different phase of the project Wednesday, March 19 al requesting that the recent in another year or two.” Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Clifford B. Jason Bleau photo fire be taken into consider- It could be some time before Green Building ation when planning further The Gladys Green and Pineview Court elder housing complexes have been the subject the town hears back about the Thursday, March 20 updates to the facility. of renovations and updates for several years. grant application. Since the Emergency Management and Larry Wagner, president grant has to be administered to Homeland Security, 7 p.m., Town Hall of Wagner and Associates the town, Thompson as a town and Town Consultant for the Gladys Green there during the recent fire and we’ve had is applying in support of the and Pineview Court Grant Project who has issue with fire protection in town. You have Housing Authority, and with an April dead- worked with the Housing Authority for elderly and people who may have difficulty line, officials are expecting a similar wait STEAP Grant funding in the past, said this with cooking that do cook. It’s nice to have period to last year’s timeline. In 2013, results STREET SMART? latest application will help with ADA com- things upgraded, and they need it, obvious- were not released until around August and pliance projects throughout the complex. ly, but I think instead, fire safety should be contracts weren’t signed until December, # Martial Arts for Adults, Teens, & Children addressed as a priority.” “They were extremely deteriorated,” so it could be about a year before the next # Self-defense Wagner said. “Some of the cabinets are No one has denied that this is an issue phase in the Gladys Green and Pineview made out of old pressboard. They need ADA that needs to be explored. Baer mentioned Court project is ready to get underway with # Self-discipline accessibility upgrades and we’ve actually that eventually, it would be a requirement possible state funding to back it up. # Courage/Respect that the Thompson Housing Authority is created three fully accessible ADA units # Karate/Jiu Jutsu with bathrooms.” going to have to face, noting that a recent Jason Bleau may be reached (860) 928-1818, The project has seen fire alarm upgrades fire in Quebec has stirred international ext. 112, or by e-mail at jason@villagernews- # Competition Team over the past couple of years as well, and debate about the need for sprinkler sys- papers.com. # Anti-Bullying Techniques tems in any such venue. 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BY JASON BLEAU “Obviously, it’s very hum- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER bling. I feel, like most of the race to do. I’ve put a lot of effort into it fans do, that the Hall of Fame and studied different cars, read a Over the course of his career, was kind of created for the Sprint lot of books, stayed in the garage NASCAR racer Mike Stefanik Cup series and also for the other for years working with really has become a household name in series, but I felt like it would be talented people, and I ended up the racing community. so long before they would ever get building and designing my own His achievements at venues down to a touring series champi- cars. Building a new car doesn’t like Stafford Motor Speedway on or a regional series. I was just mean just ordering a chassis and and what is now Thompson kind of surprised that I would be putting it together. It means you Speedway Motorsports Park are nominated at such an early point start with a clean sheet of paper well known among local race in the history of the Hall of Fame. and build the car.” fans, and it appears the long- It’s fairly new and to already be time NASCAR Whelen Modified nominated was quite a surprise Seems like that’s changed a Tour racer is being recognized and, again, quite humbling.” bit over the years. by more than his peers and fans these days. For you, as a racer, to be “That’s how it used to be — and Stefanik, who resides in Rhode one of those early “small it’s not that way anymore. That’s Island, and won at Thompson time” racers that aren’t on the what Richie Evans and Geoff Speedway in April of last year, Sprint Cup stage, what’s it feel Bodine did, and that’s what I did. finishing fifth in points on the like to be among one of the Nowadays, I think most of the Whelen Modified Tour, has now first to be nominated for this? kids getting into racing probably been nominated for the NASCAR don’t even know how to weld, and Hall of Fame in his first year eli- “Well, this is the first year they don’t really need to, because gible for the honor. where they changed the criteria it’s just a different sport today While he has not been inducted for me to be eligible to be nomi- than it was when I was 18.” yet, Villager Staff Writer Jason nated. Once I learned about the Bleau spoke with Stefanik about change I thought, ‘OK, someday It seems like you’ve seen his career and what it’s like just I could be nominated,’ and to be a lot of the sport’s history to be nominated for potential nominated in the first group with firsthand. What’s it like to see induction into the Hall of Fame. that change was quite a surprise. those shifts? I don’t know, I feel like I’m just Well Mike, it’s really cool a little New England guy and I “I feel, sometimes, I’m older to be able to talk with you. thought maybe someday I would than the parents of the kids I’m I’m a race fan myself and I’ve get in, but just to be nominated racing against, which is kind of seen you on the track many means I’m in the pool now. I’m funny to me. When it first started times. News recently broke not in yet, but eventually, I guess in the 60’s and 70’s, there was a that you have been nominated you get fished out, so looking at car basically in every gas sta- for the NASCAR Hall of Fame. the people that are in it and that tion. Nowadays, gas stations are Courtesy photo are going to be in it, just to be Congratulations on that, by convenience stores, and a lot of NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Mike Stefanik. the way. included with them is totally an people don’t have the equipment honor.” to own or build their own cars. sions and most of them have kind “Thank you.” Back in the day, things were sim- Are you going to stick with words for me, and I appreciate What would it be like if you ple, cars were cheaper, and you the same team this coming that. You put a large effort into You obviously have a storied did get in? What do you think could build your own car. The season? racing and try to do it right, and career already worthy of the that moment would be like for age of the drivers now that are race the way it should be done. NASCAR Hall of Fame. How you? getting groomed for the cup level, “No. That’s changed. I’m no It’s nice when people recognize long have you actually been they’re almost getting groomed at longer going to drive the #22. that and they’re not afraid to let behind the wheel? “I’d probably just shake my 12 or 14 years old. That blows my I have some plans, but I’m not you know it. It’s been good, but head because it just seems a little mind. How often is it that you’re ready to release them yet, because on the other hand my fans also “It’ll be 37 years, I believe. unreal to me that a little guy like that age and you already know they’re not even really finalized have to respect that someday I’m I started in 1976 at Stafford myself could get in, but NASCAR someday you’ll be in a Cup car? yet. I might be running for a cou- going to completely step away, Motor Speedway in a Limited is showing that the Hall of Fame When I was 15, I didn’t even know ple different people in just a few because realistically, Modifieds Sportsman Division.” is not just about Cup drivers, how I was going to be able to race selected tour events. It’s not 100 are not wimpy cars, and you have it’s not just about Cup owners or how I was going to get a car. It percent, but don’t be surprised if to be able to hustle them and I’m You’ve been racing all this or the France family. It’s about was years before we even had a you see me at as many as five or not getting any younger and cer- time and racked up quite a few engine builders, it’s about short spare engine. I didn’t even start six tour races this year.” tainly not getting any better.” championships along the way. track specialists like myself tour racing until I was 27 and Can you tell us a little about that have been chiseling out a now the tour champion, Ryan A lot of local fans know you Last year, I heard a fan those accomplishments? career throughout the years. It’s Reece, is in his early 20’s. It’s not for your success at Thompson call you the Mark Martin of a diverse list of nominees and it’s a bad thing — it’s just different. Speedway, now Thompson Modified racing. “We won some track champi- going to continue to be that way, I think Jeff Gordon pretty much Speedway Motorsports Park. onships at Stafford in that series so it’s very exciting. I’ll be very changed a lot of it.” Do you think we’ll see you at “That’s a total compliment. I that I started in. Then we went on curious as the years go on to see the track this year? think he’s an awesome racer and to win a Pro Stock Championship who else is nominated. It’ll prob- So, how much longer do you he’ll be a shoe in for the Hall and we won Stafford and Riverside ably be surprise after surprise.” think you’ll be behind the “Don’t be surprised if I’m not of Fame when he is nominated. Modified Championships. The wheel? at the Ice Breaker, but again, I I think he qualifies for it next ones that seem to really count Talk about your passion and haven’t really finalized anything. year. He’s a class guy and a fierce are the NASCAR touring series love for racing. Where does “Oh, not too much longer. I’m We’re just in the talking stag- competitor who has always tried championships. We have seven that come from? going to run some selective races es and it’ll be a pretty laid-back to do it right, so that’s a great Modified Series championships this year, and every year I’m approach without worrying compliment.” and two from what is now the “I have a severe passion for going to figure out what races I about points, but we still want to K&N Series.” racing and cars in general. I’m want to do. My years of running show up and be competitive and Well, thank you very much just a car guy. I love cars. I’ve full schedules and going crazy compete at the highest level we for your time, Mike. I appre- Those nine championships been exposed to short track rac- are pretty much over. I’m going can. I’d like to do a couple Loudon ciate it, and congratulations are highlighted in your recent ing since a young age and it’s to be 56 years old this year, so (N.H.) races too.” again. nomination for the Hall of something I had a little bit of God- you know. We were involved Fame. I’ve personally seen given talent for. It came natural with some wins last year and we Is there anything you’d like “You’re very welcome.” that Hall of Fame, and there for me, as opposed to hockey or succeeded at some of the tougher to say about the fans that have are some big names there, other sports I wasn’t good at. I tracks. Thompson and tracks like supported you in what has Jason Bleau may be reached including Modified legend watched my older brother Bobby Bristol are no place for babies, so apparently become a Hall of (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail Richie Evans. What’s it like race as I was growing up. He was you have to get up on the wheel to Fame career for you? at jason@villagernewspapers. just to be nominated for that 15 years older than I was, so I was win at either of those tracks. To com. honor? able to watch him, and I knew at a win at those tracks at 55 shows I “They’ve been great. They young age that was what I wanted still have some fight left in me.” come by at the autograph ses- Making wishes come true Local counselor offering magical opportunity

BY JASON BLEAU an autistic child because of the challenges they present. I the trip itself is also welcome. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER just wanted to give something back. A lot of times I’ll ask After months of consideration, Chatelle said that the con- PUTNAM — It takes a kind heart and determination to families what they do for fun and because of finances being cept of giving an autistic child and their family a “magical” put together something big to help a member of the local strapped, autistic individuals need so much more supplies, experience was what really helped her jump on her idea. community. so money for fun things just isn’t there. My daughter and I She said it was something she felt like she had to do. For family therapist Marian Chatelle and her daughter put our heads together and decided to send a family of four “Whether it’s just the Disney movies or something bigger, Wendy Ennis, they are hoping to use their own determina- with one autistic child, a youngster or an adult, to Disney their eyes just light up, so I thought, why not make it a big tion and generosity to help a family in need have the expe- World in Florida in an all inclusive trip including flight, trip that some families are not going to be able to afford rience of a lifetime later this year. meal package and all that.” because of the cost of helping their children? I figured, why Chatelle makes a living helping families and couples Chatelle said she has worked with autistic children out of not do it big?” through her business, Foundations Counseling, in Putnam, her home for years and her daughter Wendy has grown up Chatelle is asking families to send a letter to her business spending some of her time at home helping families with with these children and also makes a living helping families at 241 Church St., explaining why they believe they deserve autistic children. She holds a Christmas event each year, and children that have been impacted by autism. The two of the trip, with the only real requirements being that one of but in recent months, she and her daughter brainstormed to them are prepared to spend $5,600 of their own cash to send the family members must be autistic. The letters are due by find a much bigger way to give back to families with autistic one family on the Disney vacation with the only thing not July 1, and will be reviewed by several parties before the children, coming up with what they think will be the perfect covered by that cost being spending money. pool is narrowed to five. It is then that an individual other vacation. However, Chatelle is working on a solution to that than Chatelle and her daughter will pull a family from a “We recognize that there is a strain on families that have expense as well. random drawing that will be declared the winner and will an autistic child,” said Chatelle. “It’s difficult enough to par- “We keep in mind that it is Disney, so prices go up be sent on the trip in September, when the park is supposed ent a child in today’s world. It’s especially difficult to parent there,” she said. “I’ve drafted a letter I’m sending to area to have a thin crowd and the least amount of distractions businesses to tell them my plans and see if they would like for autistic children or adults. Letters are welcome from to contribute something for families across Eastern Connecticut, mainly from, but not spending money so we can limited to, the Quiet Corner. give the family something It’s a bold goal, but one Chatelle and her daughter Wendy to use to buy extra things in are proud to see through. It might be hard to pick just one the parks. It will probably be family, but the two are hoping that for that family they in the form of a gift card, not make a difference that will last for a lifetime. cash.” Jason Bleau may be reached (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by She added that any busi- e-mail at [email protected]. ness or entity that would like to donate to offset the cost of See a photo you would like to order? Photo Reprints Available Call Villager Newspapers for details 860-928-1818 or drop us an email at [email protected] Killingly Villager Friday, March 14, 2014 • 5 QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP Date: Thursday, March 20 Three hundred years of ‘Spiritual Location: CorePlus Federal Credit Union, 202 Salem Turnpike, Norwich DNA’ Pomfret pastor’s theme 5:30 p.m.: Registration and snacks 6 p.m.: Seminar and Q&A, ends at 7 p.m. POMFRET — The First Congregational This event is free and open to the public. Church of Pomfret Rev. Thomas Crumb’s Light refreshments will be served. Please sermon on Sunday, March 16, will feature RSVP at any CorePlus branch, call 860-886- another installment in his ongoing series 0576, ext. 3171, or at [email protected]. of messages based on repeated themes from sermons preached by some of the church’s Local yoga studio hosts earliest pastors from the 18th and early 19th centuries. ‘The PAWS Cause’ These historical sermons, explains Reverend Crumb, “give evidence of and PUTNAM — Community Yoga for the testimony to the church’s theological roots” PAWS Cause will be running for two more or, as Crumb likes to call it, “our spiritual Sundays, March 23 and March 30, at 6:30 DNA.” p.m. As preparations continue for the cele- Strong Body/Strong Mind Yoga Studio bration of Pomfret Congregational’s 300th & More is using yoga to feed homeless anniversary, Crumb has, for the past two felines. Owner Rhonda Wishart and guest years, been gathering, studying and analyz- Courtesy photo teacher Renee DeMarco have been offering ing these messages. yoga on Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. for a Crumb was able to locate a good sampling donation of a nonperishable food item or of sermons preached in the early days of POMFRET RTC ANNOUNCES LUMAJ cash donations going to PAWS cat shelter the Pomfret church at the Congregational in Woodstock. Anyone of any age can come Library in Boston. In colonial times, sermon ENDORSEMENT and take this class and help feed a kitty. So manuscripts were frequently published, far the studio has collected more than 15 and there was a surprisingly good repre- BRISTOL — Peter Lumaj, candidate for Secretary of State, held a grand opening for cans of cat food and has raised almost $50 sentation of manuscripts from Pomfret’s his Campaign Headquarters in Bristol on Saturday March 8. All in attendance were for PAWS. church on the hill in the Congregational greeted by Mr. Lumaj’s campaign manager, Brock Weber. Whit Betts, from Connecticut Strong Body/Strong Mind Yoga Studio Library’s collection. Many were in such House Republicans, introduced Peter to the attendees. People from all over Connecticut & More is located at 112 Main St. in the fragile condition that the library staff chose attended the recent event including Pomfret Republican Town Committee Chairman Historic Montgomery Ward Building in to scan them electronically for Crumb rath- Pamela Lewerenz and Vice Chairman Rita Conrad. The Pomfret RTC voted at its downtown Putnam. Go to www.stronger than run the risk of the paper deteriorat- January meeting to endorse Mr. Lumaj’s candidacy. Peter is running for Secretary of bodystrongmind.us or call 860-634-0099. ing or crumbling. State because he is concerned about the future of Connecticut and our country. He is The series of sermons that began last fall very concerned with the lack of transparency and accountability in the Secretary of is entitled “A 300-Year Theme…” with the State’s Office. Read about Peter’s plan and learn more about him at http://peterlumaj. French announces RTC endorsements March installment being, “The Salvation com or visit his facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lumaj2014. of God.” Focus will especially be given to John French, candidate for State Senate the well-known text of John 3:16, a passage zations considering establishment of his- of people with intellectual and developmen- in the 29th District, has received endorsements from Killingly, Mansfield, and which many throughout church history toric properties redevelopment programs tal disabilities,” said Lynn Bourque, mem- have nicknamed, “the gospel in a nutshell.” Windham Republican Town Committees in or revolving funds and capacity-building ber of The Arc’s Board of Directors and his bid to challenge the Democratic candi- Quotations from the funeral sermon of the efforts for established programs (strate- Chairman of the Membership Committee. church’s first pastor, Ebenezer Williams as date, Mae Flexer. gic plans, recapitalization, and rehabilita- “The people who support the agency are the Killingly Republican Town Committee well as remarks by the church’s second pas- tion of specific historic properties). Three heart of everything we do: they support our tor, Aaron Putnam, will figure prominently met on Feb. 24 and unanimously agreed grants were made to the National Trust: programs, they give us a voice with policy- to endorse French, a 35-year business in the message. $125,000 to support real estate programming makers at the local, state and national level, owner and currently a Windham Board of Crumb states that during this time when at its national conference; $100,000 to fund and so much more. The 1952 Society is a Education member. Mansfield Republican the church is co-laboring to rebuild its his- a new Historic Properties Redevelopment new way to recognize and thank our most Town Committee endorsed French with toric meeting house, “it is all the more Program Coordinator position and $60,000 dedicated supporters for their commitment a unanimous vote on Feb. 20 and the vital for us to remember those who have for 20 scholarships for preservation profes- to individuals with disabilities in our com- Windham Republican Town Committee preceded us in faith and passed the baton of sionals to attend the Historic Real Estate munity.” voted unanimously to endorse him at their a lively, rich spiritual foundation on to us. Finance Training Program. Members will be honored with a short Feb. 27 meeting. Our hope is to keep drawing on those same The 1772 Foundation was named in honor ceremony and a pin. The Arc plans to hold When recently asked her thoughts on roots and to effectively pass the richness of of its first restoration project, Liberty Hall inductions for new members each year at its John French, Pomfret Republican Town that history and tradition along to the gen- in Union, N.J., which was built in 1772 and October Membership Meeting. Committee Chairman Pamela Lewerenz erations that will follow us in this place.” is the ancestral home of the Livingston and The Arc Quinebaug Valley’s 1952 Society said, “Personally, I believe it is a positive First Congregational Church of Pomfret Kean families. The late Stewart B. Kean is modeled after a group by the same name step in the right direction for the Republican has been meeting at the Clark Chapel on was the original benefactor of The 1772 at The Arc New London County. Party. It is refreshing to see John, such a the campus of The Pomfret School since fire Foundation. The Foundation seeks to con- qualified candidate, running because it is destroyed their 180-year-old meeting house tinue his legacy throughout the country by about time we start seeing some positive on Dec. 7 of last year. Remarking on the helping preserve architectural and cultural Credit union to offer mortgage, changes in Connecticut’s government and extraordinary outpouring of support and history and agricultural landscapes for gen- I believe he is a good choice to help us see encouragement the church has been blessed erations to come. More information about those changes come to fruition. As an RTC refinancing seminar Chair, be assured that we will be having a with during this difficult time of transition, The 1772 Foundation may be found at www. discussion about John’s candidacy at our Crumb notes “We are open and here for our 1772foundation.org. NORWICH — CorePlus Federal Credit community to join with us on any Sunday Union is hosting an upcoming seminar to March meeting because he deserves sup- morning, but especially look forward to educate members and the general public port from all facets of the Republican Party, welcoming visitors for this special service The Arc Quinebaug Valley about their unique adjustable rate mort- regardless of district division.” on March 16 at 10:30.” gage programs that can be used for purchas- announces creation of 1952 Society ing a new home or refinancing an existing mortgage. Help Wanted Pomfret Foundation announces DANIELSON — The Arc Quinebaug Topics to be covered will include: review- Strong Body/Strong Mind Valley is pleased to announce the creation ing positives and challenges in the history grant recipients of the 1952 Society to honor donors who behind ARM’s, understanding the present Yoga Studio & More day adjustable rate mortgage and how they have donated at least $1,952 to The Arc since can be beneficial in this market, and com- is looking for Yoga Teachers - POMFRET — The 1772 Foundation, based January 2012. in Pomfret, a national leader in the field paring the benefits of the CorePlus ARM Morning, Evening and week- The Arc Quinebaug Valley was founded Advantage program to standard ARMs & of historic properties redevelopment pro- in 1952 by parents seeking supports and a end class times are available. grams or revolving funds, awarded grants Fixed Rate Mortgages. better life for their children with intellec- The seminar is being facilitated by Treatment room & Workshop totaling $807,400 at its recent quarterly tual, developmental and other life-affecting meeting. CorePlus Mortgage Team Leader Barbara space for rent. disabilities. Zendzion. Grants ranged in amount from $12,400 to “For more than 60 years The Arc There is no charge to attend. 860-634-0099 $125,000. Locally, the Connecticut Trust for Quinebaug Valley has continued to grow Historic Preservation received $75,000, the thanks to community support,” said second installment of a two-year grant. Executive Director Susan Desrosiers. “The Other grant recipients were Fairmount 1952 Society will recognize those people Weekly Crossword Park Historic Preservation Trust in whose exceptional generosity has made Philadelphia, Pa. ($20,000); Heritage Ohio many of our endeavors possible.” March 14, 2014 ($15,000); Historic Charleston Foundation The Arc chose a start date of January Across ($12,400); Knox Heritage, Inc. in Knoxville, 2012 for 1952 Society membership qualifi- Tenn. ($75,000); The L’Enfant Trust in cations to coincide with the start of their 1. Gobs Washington, D.C. ($100,000); The National 2012 Capital Campaign. The campaign 7. Makes insensitive due Trust for Historic Preservation in raised more than $300,000, exceeding its to coldness Washington, D.C. ($285,000 – three propos- $250,000 goal, and installed an elevator in 14. Colorless, flammable als); New York City Historic Properties The Arc’s Cook Hill Road Office, Education hydrocarbon derived Fund, Inc. ($50,000); Preservation Alliance and Training Center in Danielson. from petroleum of Minnesota ($50,000); Preservation Trust The Arc will induct its first set of mem- 15. Magnetite, e.g. (2 of Vermont ($75,000); and the Waterfront bers to the 1952 Society at its annual wds) Historic Area LeaguE (WHALE) in New Membership Meeting in October. The Arc 16. Publicly express ap- Bedford, Mass. ($50,000). estimates 20 members will be inducted in proval (var. spelling) “The Foundation regards its mission to the first year. 17. Japanese women preserve historic properties with a real “The Arc is the largest national grass- trained to entertain sense of urgency,” said B. Danforth Ely, roots organization advocating for the rights men president of The 1772 Foundation. “For 18. Humble this reason, a key 19. Drops on blades granting priority 21. Change, chemically is support for his- 22. Face-to-face exam toric properties 23. Any Platters platter redevelopment pro- 25. Small child (var. grams, also known spelling) as revolving funds. 26. “Come to think of A revolving fund is it ...” one of the best tools 27. Goods carried by train available to preser- 29. Abbr. after a name vationists.” 30. Type of writer, He added, “1772 e.g. Ralph Waldo funds not only spe- Emerson 57. Run 11. Fabrics made with process cific redevelopment 32. Forces someone out 59. Wearing an orna- Angora yarn 42. Infernal programs but also of bed mental semicircular 12. Shelf support 45. Morning music educational oppor- 34. Hawaiian strings crown 13. Six-line stanzas 48. Cut tunities, such as 35. Wallop 60. Nuclear ___ 14. Hairy 50. Contagious bacterial convenings, confer- 36. Obscure 61. Set of eight 20. Cut, maybe disease affecting ence programming 39. Intensify 62. More nimble 23. Adjusts horses and scholarships. 43. Victorian, for one 24. Lunar crater on the 52. Bed board The 1772 Foundation 44. Firm far side 54. Back actively seeks col- 46. “The Three Faces of Down 27. Bag-shaped fish 56. Darling laborative partners ___” traps 58. Dash to leverage its com- 47. Minnesota ___, pool 1. Spanish title for a 28. ___ as nails married woman 31. Arctic bird mitment to historic hustler 2. Upright 33. “Bleah!” preservation and 49. Soft twilled silk fabric 3. Bikini, e.g. 35. Each U.S. state is achieve the greatest 4. “___ Poppins” represented by two possible impact with 50. Fused materials used in making glass 5. “Star Trek” rank: 36. Actual (2 wds) its resources.” Abbr. 37. Ancient Semitic In 2014, 1772 51. Far Eastern female servants 6. Unnecessary language Foundation grants 7. Important person 38. Knock (hyphenated) were made for fea- 53. Popular summer sandwich 8. “... ___ he drove out 39. Blow chunks sibility studies for of sight” 40. Having three leaflets established pres- 54. Salad dressing choice 9. Black, as la nuit 41. Landlord who turns ervation organi- 55. Indian bean 10. Not yet solidified out a tenant by legal 6 • Friday, March 14, 2014 Killingly Villager LEARNING Education Notebook

Merrow and other students have the Charles Tracy, of Pomfret Center Charles Tracy, of Pomfret Center Champlain College opportunity to receive international per- Lawrence Ducat, of Brooklyn spective and prepare to be global profes- EAST HARTFORD — Goodwin College is Ashlee Gaucher, of Brooklyn BURLINGTON, Vt. — Paige Merrow, sionals through Champlain College’s study pleased to announce that 846 students made a Professional Writing major from abroad program. the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 session, Woodstock, studied abroad in Portugal demonstrating a commitment to academics Rhode Island College during the Spring 2014 semester. and classroom success.

Goodwin College The Dean’s List is reserved for students PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island College is who earn a minimum 3.5 GPA, equivalent pleased to announce that the following local EAST HARTFORD — Goodwin College is to an A-, across all enrolled classes for a residents have been named to the Fall 2013- pleased to announce that 247 students have session. Inclusion requires a student to be 14 Dean’s List for scholastic achievement. earned status on the President’s List for the enrolled in at least six academic credits. Full-time RIC students must attain a min- Fall 2013 session, demonstrating flawless The Goodwin College Dean’s List includes imum grade point average of 3.25 for the academic performance. students enrolled in baccalaureate, associ- semester in order to qualify. The President’s List is reserved for stu- ate, or certificate programs. Also included Brooklyn: Melissa Burr Hannah WOODSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS dents who earn perfect 4.0 GPAs during are students from the Connecticut River Delashmutt, Christopher Klawitter, Julia Monday, March 17: Cheeseburger, bun, a given session while being enrolled in at Academy who earned an A- or better in at Oleksy, Elizabeth Swagger and Dustin lettuce and tomato, baked beans, fruit, least six academic credits. Students who least two college courses. Goodwin College Wilcox milk. made the list achieved straight A’s in all operates the magnet high school, and stu- Danielson: Concetta Codding, Erin King, Tuesday, March 18: Meatball grinder their classes during the Fall session. dents have the opportunity to enroll in col- Jennifer Lafountain, Tiffany Phillips, carrots, fruit, milk. The majority of students who made the lege courses for transferrable credit. Laura Raymond, Danielle Sweet and Clara Wednesday, March 19: Popcorn chicken, President’s list are enrolled in Goodwin The following local students qualified for Zornado whipped potato, corn, fruit, milk. College baccalaureate degree programs. the Goodwin College Dean’s List: East Woodstock: Madeline Malloy Thursday, March 20: No School – Parent Others are enrolled in associate degree or Alyssa Biekert, of Danielson Eastford: Taylor Lundy – Teacher Conferences. certificate programs. Hailey Blackmer, of Woodstock Putnam: Jacqueline Davis, Cedar Hayes Friday, March 21: Pizza, spinach salad The following local residents made the Andrew Bove, of Pomfret and Aimee-Rose Willett fruit, milk. Goodwin College President’s List: Tanya Burnham, of Woodstock Woodstock: Nicole Kremer, Jillian Melinda Malboeuf, of Danielson Melinda Malboeuf, of Danielson MacDonnold and Jeffrey Sirard Christian Toth, of Woodstock Christian Toth, of Woodstock News Briefs

ing homes in the United States ally since the inception of the for nursing homes enrolled in “designed to help the millions of Westview ranked among with a “5 Star” overall rating nursing home ranking system,” Medicare and Medicaid. Each Americans who will spend time according to US News and World said Westview Administrator facility’s profile displays health in a nursing home in 2014.” Data best nursing homes in U.S. Report. David T. Panteleakos. “It is the and fire violations, performance from the Centers for Medicare and “We are very proud to have result of surrounding our resi- in important clinical categories Medicaid Services indicates about DAYVILLE — Westview Health maintained a consistency of quali- dents and patients with an amaz- and how much time nursing staff 60 percent of individuals over 65 Care Center has once again been ty that has been recognized nation- ingly skilled, dedicated, and com- spends with residents. The rat- will require some type of long- ranked to be among the best nurs- passionate staff.” ings are combined to produce an term care services during their The report, now in its sixth overall rating of one to five stars. lifetime and over 40 percent will year, bases its findings from the The Nursing Home Compare receive care in a nursing home for federal government’s Centers for report has detailed information some period. PAWS Cat of the Week: Medicare and Medicaid Services’ that allows consumers to compare “Earning this mark of dis- (CMS) Nursing Home Compare information with other nursing tinction is truly an honor,” Spades data on nearly 16,000 nationwide homes. said Panteleakos. “Keeping it is Medicare and Medicaid-certified According to U.S. News and reflected in the mission and cul- This is Spades! Spades is a very big nursing homes in the country. World Report, the Best Nursing ture of everything we do here at boy who is the definition of the term CMS sets and enforces standards Homes ranking report is Westview.” “gentle giant.” His face may be larger than your fist, but so is his heart. He is one of the most loving, caring cats we’ve ever had here at the shelter, and consid- edge with interested would-be beekeepers. ering the incredible cats we have and Honeybees are an important component for have had here, that is quite a grand title. Connecticut agricultural crops and the environment Spades is all black, with bright and and are responsible for pollinating a solid one-third cheerful eyes and one-and-a-half ears. of our food supply. Their pollen- and nectar-collecting We’re not sure how he lost the top por- practices, essential for producing and sustaining their tion of his left ear, but our volunteers young, also provide us with honey and beeswax, two suspect it was in a fight against another by-products we use and consume in a wide variety of animal. It seems to have had no effect ways. This will be an informative evening for folks of on his ability to hear. He certainly doesn’t care; he’s too busy all ages. loving up the next person who walks by. Please join the Pomfret Agriculture Commission Spades also doesn’t seem to care that he’s large and fairly on Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret heavy. He’ll cuddle with you day and night if you let him. His Community/Senior Center located at 207 favorite thing is to wait until you’re standing in front of his Mashamoquet Road (Route 44), Pomfret. cage and then put his great big paws up on your shoulder and The session will cover: head-bump your face to show you how happy you’ve made • Understanding the roll of honeybees in agriculture Courtesy photo him. and the current threats we face together Spades may have had a rough time before he came to PAWS Local expert beekeepers Adam Squire and Ron Lambert, along • Challenges facing honeybees and understanding but he certainly doesn’t act like it. He’s always happy and wait- with the Pomfret Agriculture Commission, will host an infor- the roll of managed colonies in agriculture ing enthusiastically for someone else to come up to his cage. mational session on beekeeping Thursday, March 20. • Honey bees, colony collapse disorder, and our food He can get a bit timid when there is a lot of commotion, and system shouldn’t be in a home with young children or other pets, • Some solutions and action steps by any and all to since he can also be territorial. Agriculture commission to host beekeeping support the health of these animals Spades is up-to-date on his vaccines, is FIV/FeLV negative • Open discussion and Q&A and has been neutered. info session This event is open to all. Please join us for an inter- If you would like to adopt Spades and thereby add a truly esting evening. RSVP is helpful for planning. Reply to gigantic dose of love and cuddles to your life and your family, POMFRET — Adam Squire and Ron Lambert are 860-922-4400, or e-mail [email protected]. please call the PAWS shelter at (860) 480-1104. local expert beekeepers and want to share their knowl-

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If you’re not spouse because they were busy rais- sure how your money is invested, ing a family or had no interest in the get whatever help you need to devel- subject, but who have since found JIM WEISS op an asset allocation strategy that’s that divorce, a spouse’s death, or the appropriate for your goals and risk need to help a parent have forced tolerance. them to learn some investment • Make sure your expectations for basics. However, many women, financial goals. a return on your money are both including high-level professionals All investing involves risk, includ- realistic and sufficient to give you who are experts in their field, may ing the potential loss of principal, the best chance of achieving your not feel confident about their invest- and there can be no guarantee that goals. Don’t focus solely on risk, ing abilities. any investment strategy will be suc- but also on potential reward and If you’re one of them, you may cessful. But perhaps the biggest risk ways to try to manage risk. And have more going for you than you of all is not taking the steps needed remember that an investment’s past think. Traits such as patience, will- to secure your financial future. performance is no guarantee of its ingness to confront and deal with CAN YOU BE PATIENT? future results. mistakes, and recognizing when • Some investments offer potential help is needed can benefit portfo- Excessive trading costs have his- growth, some focus on protection of lio returns, particularly for a long- torically been one of the reasons your initial investment, and some term investor. Even risk aversion, individual investors often under- provide regular income payments. sometimes an issue for women who perform the stock market as a Understand what you own and what are concerned about their investing whole. One study found that because role each investment fills in your abilities, can be an advantage if it’s women are less likely to indulge in portfolio. Though diversification applied wisely. excessive trading, they outperform can’t guarantee a profit or elimi- men.* nate potential loss, it can help you FEEL YOU AREN’T AS A portfolio is — or should be — a manage the types and level of risk CONTEST ENTRY FORM March 14, 2014 KNOWLEDGEABLE AS means to an end, not a competitive you take. YOU SHOULD BE ABOUT sport. It’s a way to pursue your • An investment club can be a Deadline: March 18, 2014 INVESTING? financial goals, rather than a mea- way to explore investing in a social sure of self-worth or a vehicle for setting. The National Association of Chances are you’re in good com- bragging about how you “beat the Investors Corporation can help you My guess is:______pany. Plenty of people know less market.” start or find one. than they should but aren’t willing If you’re money savvy: to recognize or admit it; as a result, Last week’s What is It? POTENTIAL INVESTMENTS • To ensure that you’re making their portfolios suffer. Recognizing A birthday cake being held by the Cat in the Hat on a Dr. Seuss ARE ALL AROUND the most of your money, benchmark what you don’t know can be an the performance of your invest- display in Woodstock Elementary School. asset. Being willing to ask questions Odds are you make many pur- ments and your portfolio as a whole and understand some basics will chasing decisions every day. That against a relevant index or model serve you better than sticking your means you have a lot of opportuni- Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? portfolio. head in the sand. ties to observe products and con- • Make sure your asset allocation Also, being a good investor doesn’t sumer behavior. 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With its scenic country roads and historic Thompson Recreation and The above businesses and orga- mills, the town of Thompson is Connecticut’s Thompson Trails work to pro- nizations do not even scratch the most northeastern corner of the state. vide the community with healthy surface of the services offered by the Known as the “Town of Ten Villages,” activities for adults and children. many businesses of Thompson. To Thompson is defined by the villages that Each November, these organi- learn more about what Thompson its residents call home. Although the town zations benefit from the Annual has to offer, the Thompson Business does not have a central business district, 5K Cross Country Turkey Trot Association invites the public to Thompson has a wealth of varied shops, & 2.5K/5K Turkey Wobble. the 2014 Business Expo on Friday, services, and organizations. Here is just a Located at West Thompson Lake, March 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Head over sampling of some of the businesses that are this event brings residents from On the to the Knights of Columbus Hall at making noise in this corner of our Quiet around the region to join in the 1017 Riverside Drive, for an evening Corner! fun. In addition to supporting go in the of great door prizes and giveaways A town is not a community without the Thompson Trails and Recreation, quiet as well as an education on the vari- collections of homes that combine to form the Turkey Trot also benefits ety of businesses that call Thompson the all-important network of neighbors, the celebrated community agen- corner home. There will be food samplings friends and families. For years, Johnston cy – TEEG. Founded in 1987 as from local caterers and restaurants, & Associates of 447 Riverside Drive in the Thompson Ecumenical SARAH C. as well as food for purchase. Meet Thompson has been helping people find Empowerment Group, TEEG MORTENSEN over 30 Thompson business pro- homes in Thompson and the surrounding is the definition of a collective fessionals and see all they have to region. In addition to its position as reliable effort between community, church and gov- offer. Sure to be a great night, don’t miss real estate office, owner Rachel Johnston ernment to work towards a common goal. this opportunity to learn more about the has been an active member of the business Although it is based in Thompson, TEEG Thompson Business Association and how community, putting Thompson on the map. supports towns throughout Northeast they are working to bring the businesses of For those looking for a place to call home, Connecticut. the community together. Johnston & Associates is your resource to Nowhere is support, sensitivity and There is so much to discover in our cor- make your dreams of homeownership into respect more important than at the end ner of the state – with our close-knit com- a reality. of a loved one’s life. Located at 23 Main munities, Northeast Connecticut is lucky Chase Road Growers, owned by Warren & Street in North Grosvenordale, Valade to have residents that support one another. Jayne Reynolds, is your place for one-stop- Funeral Home is owned and operated by Support your neighbors! shopping for flowers, vegetables, harvest Bob Fournier, an active member of the goods, and Christmas trees & wreaths. Open Quiet Corner community. With step-by-step Sarah Mortensen is the advertising exec- seasonally, this grower offers the prices and guidance through the funeral-planning pro- utive for Villager Newspapers. Give her a quality products that will keep you return- cess, Valade Funeral Home offers the pro- call at (860) 928-1818, ext. 119, or by email at ing year after year. Look for the beginning fessionalism that will assist you with giving [email protected] to see how of Chase Road Grower’s 2014 season around loved ones the personalized and meaningful we can help you get the word out about your May 1! funeral that celebrates a life lived. business in the Quiet Corner and beyond! www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com 8 • Friday, March 14, 2014 Killingly Villager Living

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Telephone: (860) 928-1818 the Fax: (860) 928-5946 Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner www villagernewspapers com OPINION . . Frank G. Chilinski President & Publisher LETTERS TO THE EDITOR dream Adam Minor Lately, I’ve been around a Editor number of people who have told me they are living their dream. Common Core, testing and parents’ rights They aren’t all old or EDITORIAL To the Editor: organizing and demanding that states and local young. They The new school standards mandated by boards pay attention to the potential pitfalls of certainly Common Core were put in place with no input Common Core testing requirements. aren’t rich. from state legislators, local school boards, school Parents have the right to opt-out their children They aren’t officials or parents. from testing by filling out a form available at fools. What is This one-size-fits-all approach ignores chil- unitedotout.com. Parents need to exercise their it that makes It’s all in dren’s individual needs and has the potential to rights and stay vigilant by attending meetings a person so stifle creativity and innovation in the classroom, and demanding answers from their schools and optimistic, but more importantly penalizes children that local board of education. Let’s not gamble with so positive, don’t test well or have special needs. our children’s education and their future. so content More then ever, it is important that parents NANCY WEISS as to believe the name make sure their children’s educational needs Jorge L. Martinez that they are are met and they are not boxed into categories Pomfret leading lives Sometimes, the littlest things because of the standardized testing required by close enough to perfection to be inspire tangents of thought that some- Common Core. Parents across the country are equivalent to living a dream? how make their way onto my comput- It’s easy enough to find peo- er screen. ple who have something nega- This is one of those times. Ah, the Reeves: ‘Confused’ over president’s actions tive to say. At the risk of being perks of being a writer. accused of extreme prejudice, Last week, I was running an errand To the Editor: members of his own party get re-elected leaves me it seems that negativity often for my wife (I’m such a great husband The president says there is “not a smidgeon confused. How can an incumbent congressional follows the arc of age. If one is — feel free to pat me on the back if you of scandal” in the IRS handling and denying of member campaign for a job when the president wedded to the media, the situa- see me around town, and congratulate tax-exempt status for conservative groups and for has stripped them of their power to perform their tion gets even worse. Ranting about politic me for being so modest) when I ran leaking tax information on candidates running duties of that job? Why aren’t they campaigning for office. against a president who is not performing his becomes a substitute for actu- into a woman I know fairly well (her ally doing anything. From the identity will remain anonymous as to The Department of Justice says that there is own sworn duties to enforce the law? no evidence that anyone in the IRS is going to be Free elections are where voters decide if elected sidelines of life, it is possible not publicly embarrass her!). As we to make sweeping judgments met eyes, I prosecuted for these violations of public trust. It officials have followed the instructions in the con- he speaks volumes when the highest-ranking IRS stitution and whether or not they should remain that need never be challenged, T smiled and official pleads for protection under the 5th amend- in office. This election season should be interest- tested, or referenced at a later Minor greeted ment and continues to off the scene with no reper- ing when congressmen are faced with answering date. Crime in another part of her, wish- cussions. I’m confused. questions about Congress’s results. the world becomes the reason Details ing her Under our constitutional republic government, If these congressional incumbents fail to to avoid all sorts of experienc- a happy es. Accumulating evidence of ADAM Congress makes the law and the president enforc- respond to the voters’ questions and still get morning, es the law. Since the Affordable Care Act was elected, it confuses me and leaves me with won- evil, counters any examples of MINOR and she passed by Congress and signed into law by the der about how much longer this country and our fairness, charity or even good luck. smiled president, the president has been changing those constitution will stand. Within the psyche of the New back laws by his executive order. The fact that our president has been illegally using powers of Congress Englander is the sense that one before calling me “Dan.” Harold Reeves never ought to talk too much Whoops! to change the Affordable Care Act rules in what Danielson often looks like an effort to help congressional about good news and positive We’ve all been there, haven’t we? I things because it might tempt can’t even tell you how many times fate or bring undue attention I’ve stumbled on someone’s name, to one’s self. As for living one’s even someone whose name I have no No ‘serious debate’ about climate change to be had dream, well that is so personal excuse forgetting. that it might never be thought “Hey, Adam.” To the Editor: from the fossil fuel and nuclear power industries about or mentioned. “Hey…you…” The only places you’ll find doubt about the exis- and Asian forest clear cutters. So what is so special about It’s funny — in my line of work, tence or dangers of climate change are AM radio, Don’t trust me or Mr. Moore for your under- the people I’ve been meeting I deal with the public constantly, the FOX network, the halls of Congress and the standing. Go to the sites that The Villager edited who openly and happily talk Villager. out of my recent letter, the NASA site will refer about the positive state of their which is great in so many ways — Does that fill you with concern that there is you to other scientific groups studying the issue: lives? but I find myself giggling at some of serious debate to be had? http://climate.nasa.gov/scientific-consensus. One or two were older people my e-mails, as some people botch my Me neither. This page includes the long list of true scientific living in Mexico. They were name entirely. I’ve gotten e-mails sent To panic the universities and the government organizations in consensus. enjoying a higher standard to me addressed to “Andy” (which was into funding more lucrative studies is the only The American Meteorological Society, misquot- of living at less expense than particularly confusing when I had a reason climate deniers can come up with to ed the week before, concluded that change is hap- where they came from. They colleague named Andy a few years explain why so many scientists might falsify or pening rapidly and “…the dominant cause of the were warm, surrounded by col- ago); “Aiden” which is pretty close skew data. rapid change in climate of the past half century is orful scenes and sharp enough to my actual name, I guess; “Aaron,” Scientific organizations, whose entire reputa- human-induced.” (http://www.ametsoc.org/poli- to be able to deal in a second which isn’t bad, as that is my son’s tions rest on their commitment to truth alone, are cy/2012climatechange.pdf) language. Some seemed to feel name, so I’m not really offended; and always vigilant for that. Peer review works. If you wait until you are absolutely sure that they were on a road less trav- even “Ashley.” I got a pretty good To find a denier with professional credentials, your car is going to hit the tree rather than the eled and that was exciting. As laugh out of that one recently. If you you have to locate someone like Patrick Moore, hay bale before you apply brakes or raise your for the stories of crime and quoted here last week, a self-described co-founder insurance coverage, it’s too late. Remember that dangers of illness, they seemed are reading this, and you’re the one of Greenpeace who now criticizes their comput- you have our children and grandchildren in the to shrug them off as not very who thinks my name is Ashley, I hate er models. Moore was an early member, often back seat. worrisome. My sample was to break it to you, but that’s just not controversial within the organization, who left admittedly small but they the case, brother. not entirely by his own choice, is not a scientist, G. Leslie Sweetnam seemed happier than similar Of course, in life, there are many and now runs a consulting firm that takes money Woodstock types in Florida or here. things we have control over — the Surprisingly, several of the choices we make, for better or for other people I’ve met late- worse — but there are also some ly who are very happy about things we don’t have control over — Debate climate change on facts, leave politics out their lives are small business owners. If one listened to the and one of those is our birth name. My To the Editor: The flaws inherent in Ms. Emerson-Hill’s use parents tell me they named me Adam news, this would seem a com- Susan Emerson-Hill’s letter to the Villager pub- of secondary sources are most apparent when she plete anomaly. Aren’t small because they wanted a name that peo- lished March 7, titled “The climate change polit- quotes Ms. Chasmar’s assertion in the Washington ple couldn’t shorten into a cheesy businesses being crushed by ical hoax,” is factually inaccurate and contains Times that “A United Nations report by the competition from the big guys, nickname, a la James/Jim/Jimbo, numerous source problems. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indi- regulations, and insurance? Charles/Chuck/Charlie, Joseph/Joe, To begin with, Ms. Emerson-Hill’s principle cated that global surface temperatures had not They face challenges, but I’m William/Bill/Billy Bob — and so on. source is Jessica Chasmar, a columnist for the increased for the past 15 years.” meeting men and women who “Adam” doesn’t really have an easy politically conservative Washington Times. Three I am not sure how Ms. Chasmar drew this are thrilled to be running their nickname attached to it, at least none out of four of Ms. Emerson-Hill’s direct quotes are conclusion or why Ms. Emerson-Hill did not ques- own retail operations. Our I have discovered in the last 30 years, simply second-hand summations by Ms. Chasmar tion it, but in the second chapter of the report area is brimming with indi- except for “Ad,” which my father of other sources. The only directly quoted source in question (available online), on page 192, the viduals who are opening their in Ms. Emerson-Hill’s letter is Dr. Patrick Moore, authors note, “Starting in the 1980s each decade own enterprises and meeting sometimes calls me. a self-declared “co-founder of Greenpeace” — a has been significantly warmer at the Earth’s sur- Of course, in school growing with success. They praise the characterization that Greenpeace itself disputes. face than any preceding decade since the 1850s in help they get from lenders, the up, some kids would just call me What Ms. Emerson-Hill fails to note is that Dr. Had¬CRUT4, a data set that explicitly quantifies a “A-Dumb,” but it was too stupid of an cooperation of town officials Moore has profited extensively from his 1986 split large number of sources of uncertainty.” and the support of their fellow attempt at a nickname to stick, and with Greenpeace and continues to do so as “chair They further note on page 193, “All ten of the most kids would just end up laughing entrepreneurs. They love the Emeritus” of Greenspirit Strategies Ltd., a public warmest years have occurred since 1997, with 2010 feeling of community. at themselves for being too unoriginal relations firm that represents major corporate and 2005 effectively tied for the warmest year on Finally, I recently went on to come up with something better. industrial players — including those in mining, record” in three separate data sets. an afternoon trek into the My oldest nephew would end up forestry, chemicals, and manufacturing — all of Finally, in Ms. Emerson-Hill’s closing para- woods with a 24-year-old grad- being responsible for perhaps my most which derive the greatest financial gain through graph, she addresses Mr. Leslie Sweetnam, a letter uate student, who is doing his humorous nickname. He’s 9 years old the least government oversight. In fact, while Ms. writer published in the previous week’s Villager, thesis on wood frogs. The little now, but when he was learning to Emerson-Hill, quoting the Washington Times, to whom her letter is directed. She admonishes, amphibians were frozen solid talk about seven years ago, his father notes that Dr. Moore testified before the Senate “Take your head out of the plastic bag it must in enclosures he had construct- Environment and Public Works Committee, she be in and start breathing … it will do your brain introduced me to him as Uncle Adam. ed and was monitoring. He told fails to note that he in fact testified before that cells a world of good.” With unintended irony, she me it was his life’s mission to In classic toddler form, he called me committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight. Given begins this short paragraph by writing, “With “Dum Dum” — the birth of a nick- study amphibians and add to Dr. Moore’s occupation and client list, would Ms. all due respect, […].” There is, in my view, no the body of knowledge we have name. Emerson-Hill really expect Dr. Moore to say any- place for such base comments in the discussion From then on, I’ve been known as about them. He loves his work thing different? of a complex and important issue. Even the U.N. and feels it is a dream come Uncle Dum Dum to most of my nieces Additionally, a closer look at the one quote IPCC report quoted above readily acknowledges true. and nephews, which I have embraced. Ms. Emerson-Hill attributes to Dr. Moore further the myriad complexities of fully documenting What is living one’s dream? Although, I hope the moniker dies out illustrates the faulty reasoning of her letter. She and understanding climate change. There are no It seems to be finding the soon. It’s kind of weird for a teenager quotes him as saying, “There is no scientific proof simple answers, no easy conclusions to be drawn. right place, perhaps a viable to be calling his uncle “Uncle Dum that human emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) are It would be best for us all and for future genera- business with good partners Dum,” don’t you think? the dominant cause of the minor warming of the tions to seek and debate facts and to eschew the and friends, or maybe being When it comes down to it, I love the Earth’s atmosphere over the past 100 years.” political and corporate agendas that intentionally alone in nature with tiny frogs. name I was given. It’s strong, classic, There is no denial of climate change in that cloud them. Whatever it is, I applaud the statement, no suggestion of the “hoax” Ms. elegant, and hard to create nicknames people who choose action, Emerson-Hill’s letter suggests; Dr. Moore simply Richard Telford for, just as my parents intended — open minds and entrepreneur- argues that human action cannot be proven to be Pomfret Center ial spirit. Dreams come in all that is, unless you are a two year old the dominant cause of a warming climate. just learning to talk. I guess they forms, but living one’s dream didn’t plan for that… requires just the right mix of qualities and a certain slant of mind and attitude. The world Adam Minor may be reached at is better because of dreamers. (860) 928-1818, ext. 109, or by e-mail at [email protected]. www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Killingly Villager Friday, March 14, 2014 • 9 OPINION Gambling with people’s lives

It is ironic that March is National to increase public preying upon the people The CT Lottery’s ongoing efforts website since 1996, this quasi gov- Problem Gambling Awareness awareness about Guest of this state who can’t in support of responsible gambling ernment group has returned a total Month. responsible play, afford to put food on the during the past year have includ- of $22,323,000 to the Department It is the same month several the Connecticut Commentary table, but who will spend ed: of Mental Health and Addiction huge sporting events take place — Lottery Corporation their last dollar on a Keno • Participating and contribut- Services Chronic Gamblers March Madness for college basket- recently pledged Sen. Tony card if given the chance. ing to the CT Council on Problem Treatment and Rehabilitation ball, Frozen Four for college hock- support for National Guglielmo In order to raise money Gambling Annual Conference. Fund. In fiscal year 2013, the CT ey, NASCAR and Major League Problem Gambling because the Legislature • Reminding educators and par- Lottery returned $2.3 million to Soccer. Many a friendly wager will Awareness Month. has been lacking fis- ents of the impact that gambling the fund. be placed. If you or some- cal responsibility and problems can have on families. Clearly, if kept on the law books, March is also the month legis- one you know has a gambling self-control, the administration The CT Lottery will also be hit- Keno would add to the issue of lators decided to hear a bill that problem, the Connecticut Lottery was willing to embrace Keno. ting the airwaves running public problem gambling. Our citizens would kill Keno, the bingo-like Corporation urges you to call 1-888- We know that gambling prob- service announcements in support deserve better. I would like to see game that mysteriously showed 789-7777, a free resource to help lems can affect the entire family. of responsible gambling. You will lawmakers in Hartford and the up in the final state budget last those with gambling problems. It is devastating to see someone see digital billboards to promote administration bet on the future year, a budget I voted against. This is a sobering reminder con- bet it all and lose. Wouldn’t it be the Problem Gambling Helpline of our state by being responsible. Consistent with its ongoing sidering the state sought to start easier for leaders in Hartford to number and on and on and on. The madness must end. and well-recognized commitment up yet another game of chance; just budget properly? According to the CT lottery’s Fabulous flowering quince

The ornamental quinces approximately 6 feet with ting this little guy to root hardy for us. Our shrub has have been garden staples for an equal spread (I make the from cuttings … it is just risen to 5 feet in half shade generations. The doubling in height distinc- plain recalcitrant. Also in fertile, moisture retaining Quaint beauty, ease of cul- tion easy to remember by from Japan “Pygmaeus” is soil over a span of 12 years. ture and adaptability make Potting the double number of let- hardy in the north through In perfect sunny conditions ornamental quince smart hed ters in Kurokoji’s name!) at least USDA climate zone it might grow to 6 feet in choices still for contempo- S Typical fruit set among the 5 making it a tough and easy a rounded, domed outline rary lower maintenance handsome leaves augment candidate for Connecticut in which its mind-boggling WAYNE landscapes. mid to late season interest. gardens. tangle of dark brown con- PAQUETTE Site “Kuro” and torted branches wend and THREE JAPANESE “Kurokoji” in full to nearly NOWHERE NEAR wind. FLOWERING QUINCE full sun planted in fertile COMMON All these ornamental Chaenomeles japonica Beautiful expanding globe- draining soil. There is no Chaenomeles speciosa quinces will make handsome “Kuro” and “Kurokoji” both shaped buds exude a black- issue with cold temperance “Contorta” is a most inter- specimens, as components hail from Japan. ish cast in early spring. in Connecticut: Both selec- esting form of Common in mixed wildlife hedgerows These two striking selec- Glowering bowl-shaped jew- tions are hardy to -25 F. Flowering Quince. and are most beautiful with tions flower in a deeper, els of its gorgeous flowers Chaenomeles japonica Densely set dark brown conifers when in flower. Courtesy photo darker red than well-known with a warm yellow boss var. alpina “Pygmaeus” is stems undulate as implied The smaller forms may be “Texas Scarlet.” As with of stamens centered at each the smallest member of the in its moniker, “Contorta.” used massed as large-scale The artistic stems of Chaenomeles “Texas Scarlet,” both are heart stud the branches quince clan growing to a This fascinating detail ground cover or set singly speciosa “Contorta.” single flowering selections. in April in northeastern mere 1.5” tall and wide. Why on an already handsome before and between larger I have seen both listed as Connecticut, very notice- is it that the smallest plants shrub elevates “Contorta” shrubs. Furthermore, all of plants go through populari- Chaenomeles speciosa; able even from a distance. always seem to have the to the status of exception- these discussed, even the ty cycles. However, bucking the taxonomists have yet This form grows approx- longest names? Regardless, al four-season interest. In diminutive “Pygmaeus,” those trend lines ornamen- to sort out the quinces; imately 3 feet high with this is one neat little shrub. winter when undulating form green summer fruits tal quinces have had long, Chaenomeles flounders in broader spread. It has typical April scarlet branches are outlined with maturing to a soft sulfur yel- steady appeal seemingly in taxonomic muddle. But for Astonishing Chaenomeles flowers with yellow sexual snow “Contorta” is remark- low in mid-late season that blissful ignorance of fashion the purposes of this exposé japonica “Kurokoji” is very parts over glossy green foli- ably beautiful. Rounded can be used to make jelly. dictators. Good for them! it matters not for these cul- like “Kuro” but in two dif- age. In some years there is pink buds open to lovely Though happiest in full sun Consider the fabulous flow- tivars are stunningly beau- fering aspects. From its recurrent flowering in mid bowls of white and pink planted in fertile and mois- ering quince. Good for you! tiful in flower and hand- blackened purple buds vel- to late season. Both flowers flowers which mature white ture retaining soils once Dig in. Have fun. some in every other season. vety deep, dark red single and fruits are surprisingly in April often spilling over established ornamental Leaves of both “Kuro” and bowls in a shade even slight- large for such a diminutive into May. New leaves sprout quinces demonstrate good Wayne Paquette is the “Kurokoji” emerge with ly darker than “Kuro.” This shrub. with a red flush. Typical drought tolerance. We have owner of Quackin’ Grass a dusky red-purple flush is the darkest red form of “Pygmaeus” would be quince fruits in mid to some planted in more open Nursery, 16 Laurel Hill in mid spring and mature Flowering Quince avail- well-used front of the bor- late season stud attractive shade which are doing sur- Road, Brooklyn. For more clean, dark glossy green. able today. “Kurokoji” der or in a rock garden in glossy rich green foliage. prisingly well with plenty of information, call (860) 779- The flowers of will form a multi-stemmed any reasonably good soil. Originating in China with spring blossoms. 1732 or visit online at www. Chaenomeles japonica shrub eventually achieving One curious foible is that a USDA climate zone 4 har- What is old again is new quackingrassnursery.com. “Kuro” are dark deep red. twice the height of “Kuro,” we have more trouble get- diness “Contorta” is bone again. It’s curious that Turning coins into dollars at auction

that the consignor is getting a fair vidual collector focuses on one area instead of a price for the items with which the opportunity typical auction that features all they are entrusted. The auctioneer to buy only the types of antiques and collectibles. works for a consignment fee and items that they Specialty auctions typically draw wants to get the highest prices for collect. Selling a smaller crowd but coins are very the seller as well. items individu- popular now and we still had a Another auction advantage is ally, or in small great turnout. transparency. A reputable auction groups, to a The collection brought strong company will provide the consign- large number prices with an Indian cent board, or with a list of what each lot sold of collectors including an 1877 penny bringing for after the auction. Consignors and dealers Antiques, over $2,000. A 1987 U.S. Gold Eagle Courtesy photos may also choose to attend the will result in proof coin brought over $1,700, a auction and see what their items stronger prices Collectibles 1908-D Barber half dollar sold for Flying Eagle and Indian cents, bring. than selling the $500 and an 1884-P draped eagle including 1877, brought more than Most collectors tend to focus on entire collec- & Estates seated liberty quarter realized $2,000. a particular area. Someone may tion to one indi- $435. coins, estate jewelry, antiques and try to collect all versions of the vidual. WAYNE TUISKULA The find may not have been other valuable items. Lincoln cent. Others may collect Last sum- on the same scale as the recent If you are the personal repre- “type coins.” For example, they mer, I found California discovery but the con- sentative (executor) of an estate, may try to have one example of a large coin collection in a local signors that attended were smiling you have a fiduciary responsibil- each type of quarter from a late estate. The first coins were tucked at the end of the auction after see- ity to obtain fair market value 1700’s/early 1800’s Draped bust away in a cookie tin and coffee tins ing their silver coins bring them a A 1987 U.S. Eagle Gold Proof Coin sold when selling personal property. A variety to state quarters from the in the cellar. A family member lot of green. for more than $1,700. well-promoted auction offers coins 21st century. Others may focus on told me that what I found was just and other personal property to a Canadian or other foreign coins. a small amount and there were Contact us at: Central Mass A California couple recently wide audience of collectors and Collecting tokens or paper cur- many more coins in the attic! Auctions - Wayne Tuiskula stumbled across tin cans full of dealers. Offering the coins to one rency is another area of special- Around the same time, we were Auctioneer/Appraiser - Estate gold coins worth around $10 mil- or multiple potential buyers in a ization. When a large collection also contacted by another estate Specialists: Antique Estate lion! private sale isn’t the same as hav- of coins is auctioned, items will personal representative (exec- Auctions, Estate Sales and The couple contacted an auc- ing a room full of interested col- be lotted (grouped for the sale). utrix) from an estate with even Appraisal Services www.central- tioneer to offer the coins at auction lectors or dealers trying to be the More valuable coins are sold indi- more coins. We decided to run a massauctions.com (508-612-6111), instead of selling them privately. winning bidder. The competitive vidually and similar items may specialty coin auction in August. [email protected]. There are many reasons to auction bidding that takes place ensures be combined. This offers the indi- A specialty auction is one that Woodstock motorcycle races denied on ‘what ifs’ minimal adverse off-site impact cent of their lives would have been commissioners voting in favor of enjoyed by many people,” Gordon PZC from noise and limitations on pro- effected by my event so I thought the event, despite it’s failure to said. “If the concerns raised by the continued from page 1 viding full public safety through- that was a bit much.” meet regulations, and one abstain- Commission with regard to the a rather difficult decision and that out the proposed race course due As far as the safety concerns, ing from the vote as they felt it was zoning regulations are addressed several factors played into the to possible hindering of emergen- he added: “I go to these events not right to disallow the event. in a future application on this mat- eventual result. cy vehicle access.” almost weekly during the summer While his proposal failed this ter, then the Commission will do “The concerns before the Reynolds echoed statements and almost everyone has a much time around, Reynolds said he its due diligence to review them.” Woodstock Planning and Zoning made during the public hearings smaller bottleneck and they never might consider trying again. For now, Reynolds admits there Commission were fundamental, discussing the proposal, pointing had an issue. Clearly, we can move “It’s a possibility,” he said. “If it is concern about whether or not real world constitutional issues of out that when it comes to noise vehicles and everything is main- was just the three points we had his family can continue to main- due process and equal protection,” concerns, he feels the Woodstock tained, but I think one of the com- to cover to resubmit we’d look at tain the property they own with Gordon said. “Zoning regulations Fair, which occurs throughout mission members had a very good that, but then there is the question the extensive amount of taxes they exist both to allow individual and entire Labor Day weekend point as far as the environment of the noise. We have to have a currently pay. With the motorcy- property owners the opportuni- and takes place more days out of and the orchards, and how many good solution for that, but yes, it’s cle race now struck down, he says ties to legally use their lands and the year than his motorcycle event houses are built on old farmland a possibility.” the future is a question mark, but to protect others from legal land would have, creates more obstruc- and orchards in this area. There’s Gordon made it clear that the his family is not losing hope that uses that could pose a nuisance or tions with noise and traffic than a lot of ‘what ifs.’” decision made by him and his fel- they can find a way to keep the harm to them. The Commission, his own event would have caused. Commissioners made their final low commissioners was one of due land under their ownership and by a majority vote, determined “When they say it’s an unrea- decision after Reynolds refused to process and not an attack against keep it as open space. that the application did not meet sonable effect on neighbors and request an extension to the public motorcycle racing as a sport, and several specific provisions of the you figure it’s 16 hours out of the hearing in February. It took offi- that the applicant would be more Jason Bleau may be reached (860) Woodstock Zoning Regulations, roughly 3,950 hours a year, that’s cials almost three and a half hours than welcome to try again. 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at such as concerns about more than minimal. Less than half of 1 per- to make a decision with several “Motocross is a legitimate sport [email protected].

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Runners take to streets for St. Patrick’s Day themed run

PUTNAM — It’s a relatively young event, but after only a few years, The Courthouse O’Putnam 5K has quickly become a yearly tradition for Putnam, bringing runners from all across New England to run the streets of town hoping to be the first across the line or maybe just challenge their own abilities. Some ran for a cause, others ran for fun, and some even walked the course, but all were hoping to make it to the finish line where each contestant would receive a magnetic medal shaped like a cloverleaf. The medal combined with two other medals from Hartford Marathon Foundation races to complete a shamrock. Hundreds of runners turned out for the March 9 event, which included festive St. Patrick’s Day themed vendors, music, costumes and more. The Courthouse Bar and Grill served as Former Brooklyn Selectman Drew Dione stands the title sponsor of the event. An Irish mascot added some kid friendly fun to the with Natalie Dione for a photo op as they enjoy the event, which drew a massive crowd to Putnam’s many festive attractions accompanying the race on Main Street area. Main Street. Jason Bleau photos

A sea of green hats with the 5K’s logo imprinted on them makes their way past the starting line of the Way Hezding, of Niantic, got in full uniform for the Fulton’s Pride, from Uxbridge, Mass., made the trip 5K course as the race gets underway. run and kept all his heavy clothing on for the dura- to Putnam to run together in the 5K tion of the 5K.

Linda Spooner, of Sturbridge, Mass., formerly of From left, Jim Hardell, Jim Logsdon and Earl Rosebrooks handled registration Plainfield resident Michael Stadolnik placed first overall and broke the finish and gave out wristbands to competitors planning on enjoying an alcoholic Danielson, was the first woman across the finish line ribbon with a time of 17:37. line with a time of 20:14. beverage after the race.

Runners from the Quinebaug Youth Running Club celebrate their joint achieve- Putnam Deputy Mayor Alma Morey greats runners and spectators before the race begins.

An Irish music DJ was on hand to add appropriate music to the festivities. A group of runners escaped the early morning cold in the Courthouse Bar and Grill before taking to the pavement for the race.

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For eight weeks now, we here at the Villager have been receiving your pet submissions, and there’s no signs of slowing down! Thank you for keeping this page alive throughout the past two months! Let’s keep the momentum going as long as we can — send photos via e-mail to Editor Adam Minor at adam@ villagernewspapers.com, and we’ll print the best ones we receive every week! Along with your photo, please send us the name of your pet, the owner’s name(s), and the town you live in. Owners are allowed to be in the photo, so be sure to smile! Feel free to be creative, and most of all, have fun!

Mickey Morgan gets a good morning kiss from Flier (who is really kissing up This is Lily, a 7-year-old Cockapoo. She lives in Brooklyn with her family, Ken for a treat!). and Michelle Shannon.

Natalie Langlois, of Woodstock, was kind enough to send along a couple photos of her three rescue dogs, TJ Wiggles, Mickeyhart (both pictured at left), and Marseille (pictured at right).

“Teddy” is owned by Bob Paddon, of Brooklyn. Roscoe and Inky are rescues, and their guardians are Dorrie Nang and Tom Dresp, of Woodstock.

Black labs Jake, left, and Winston, of Pomfret Center, cool down in the snow after being in the warm sunshine. Ginger was rescued from Tennessee in December and is experiencing her first cold and snowy winter from inside and outside the house. She is owned by LuAnne McElroy of Thompson.

Forrest, left, owned by the Wolfburg family of Brooklyn, is looking forward to warmer weather — while Ozzie, right, is the adopted “brother” of Villager Newspapers Advertising Representative Sarah Mortensen. Killingly Villager Friday, March 14, 2014 • 15 16 • Killingly Villager Killingly Villager Friday, March 14, 2014 • 17 Police Logs

Editor’s Note: The information lane. with failure to respond to a pay- assault in the 3rd degree and dis- contained in these police logs was Debra Bunn, 21, of 14 Palmer St., able violation. orderly conduct. obtained through either press Danielson, was charged with larce- Monday, March 10 releases or other public documents ny in the 6th degree. Friday, March 7 Thursday, March 6 kept by each police department, and Ryan Joly, 22, of 6 Sunset Drive is considered to be the account of Amanda Houghton, 25, of 275 Ext., Brooklyn, was charged with Gunnar Johnson, 45, of 263 Nicholas Antalik, 28, of 180 police. All subjects are considered Main St., Danielson, was charged two counts of larceny in the 6th Kearney Road, Pomfret, was Church St., Putnam, was charged innocent until proven guilty in a with larceny in the 6th degree. degree. charged with harassment in the with following too close and oper- court of law. If a case is dismissed 2nd degree. ating without insurance. in court or the party is found to be Friday, March 7 DAYVILLE innocent, The Villager, with proper KILLINGLY Friday, March 7 documentation, will update the log Richard Demars, 21, of 81 Wednesday, March 5 at the request of the arrested party. Woodward St., Danielson, was Friday, March 7 Victor Santos, 50, of 24C Central charged with driving while intox- Joshua Benoit, 26, of 1052 North St., North Grosvenordale, was icated. Road, Dayville, was charged with Joseph DeMaio, 28, of 693 charged with driving while intox- STATE POLICE TROOP larceny in the 3rd degree and forg- Chestnut Hill Road, Killingly, was icated, failure to drive right and BROOKLYN ery in the 3rd degree. charged with breach of peace and failure to use turn signal. D LOGS violation of probation. Friday, March 7 POMFRET Philip Sparks, 28, of 15 Valley DANIELSON View Road, Woodstock, was Laura Phillips, 34, of 451 Wednesday, March 5 PUTNAM POLICE charged with forgery in the 3rd Tuesday, March 4 Wauregan Road, Brooklyn, was degree and conspiracy to commit charged with violating a protec- John Carpenter, 53, of 31 Kearney DEPARTMENT LOGS larceny in the 3rd degree. Monique Merulla, 34, of 100 tive order. Fork, Pomfret, was charged with Gloria Ave., Danielson, was two counts of violation of proba- Wednesday, March 5 Saturday, March 8 charged with failure to appear in Tobi Lang, 35, of 49 Wauregan tion. the 2nd degree. Road, Brooklyn, was charged with Nicole Corey, 23, of 16 Woodstock Gary Cotnoir, 30, of 74 Mill St., driving under the influence and Matthew Marcheterre, 26, of 167 Ave., Putnam, was charged with Putnam, was charged with larceny Thursday, March 6 failure to maintain established Angel Road, Pomfret, was charged violation of a protective order, in the 6th degree.

NECCOG looking to include new members in paramedic program

are going to paid persons, both local and the current NECCOG program. So, we don’t in the middle of strategic planning for a new NECCOG from emergency staffing companies and the have a lot of medics to cover a very large concept of healthcare within the Eastern continued from page 1 cost just continues to go up,” he said. “We’re area.” District of Hartford Healthcare,” Brodeur paramedic and ambulance services for the seeing more and more mutual aid calls, not According to Syme, he has taken part in said. “I think the timing is consistent with entire region,” said Filchak. “We’ll look because the fire or incident is necessarily meeting with officials from medical and those plans.” at the three major hospitals, Windham, large, but because folks can’t man a rig.” emergency response companies in his area NECCOG is hoping to bring in $80,000 Backus and Day Kimball, and if there is According to Dan Syme, first selectman of the state as part of an informal discus- from a Regional Performance Incentive something that can be done collectively, at of Scotland, one of NECCOG’s newest mem- sion group that includes Hampton/Chaplin Grant that would retain expertise to look least we’re all thinking ahead.” ber towns, his municipality pays $370 for Ambulance, Scotland Ambulance, Columbia at the system and get the group together An Executive Committee suggested the each transport through its paramedic pro- and Mansfield Fire Chiefs, UConn, and NECCOG formed last year with come added member towns of NECCOG give serious gram. Other NECCOG towns only pay $89 of CEOs that is meeting ahead of time before personnel to begin the work, but NECCOG thought to starting the process earlier rath- the $126 fee included in NECCOG’s current meeting with hospitals to put together an member towns decided not to wait that er than later. Filchak said there are a lot of payment plan for any transport, as Day organized plan and presentation. Syme said long. Members voted in the affirmative to variables to consider as the Council has at Kimball and Backus contribute to the trans- he would like NECCOG to be informed begin the study early to try and get the head least eight or nine fire departments, eight port expenses. What Filchak and others are of the details from these meetings as the start and are hoping the funding is award- or nine ambulance companies, four or five hoping for is a more balanced payment plan Council considers change. ed to see the process through and make paramedic groups and the three hospitals as that is fair and not as taxing for all NECCOG Arthur Brodeur, Eastford’s first select- the improvements needed to ease some of well as a difficulty to find willing volunteers towns, including the new additions. man and a past chair of the board at the pressure on the shoulders of NECCOG that all need to be considered as the process “The further issue is that we’re now with Windham Hospital, spoke from experience towns to provide fast and effective emergen- progresses. the 16 towns just a shade over 10 percent of in the medical field, saying NECCOG should cy response for their citizens. Filchak added that the volunteer situa- the land area of Connecticut with 96,000 peo- be thinking ahead and that local towns are tion is of serious concern. ple,” noted Filchak. “It’s incredibly rural, heading in the right direction in that regard. Jason Bleau may be reached (860) 928-1818, “More and more of our fire departments with under 180 people per square mile, but “I think the timing is ideal because the ext. 112, or by e-mail at jason@villagernews- all we can afford is one medic per shift in whole system in Windham and Backus are papers.com. QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP

The administration’s budget recommen- asked how she felt about being named DKH dations and proposals will be debated by employee of the month. “I had my own clean- QVCC to host nursing information lawmakers in Hartford over the next 90 ing service for 14 years and then found my days. The legislative session will end in calling at Day Kimball Hospital. Knowing session May. that I make a difference every day is what I like most about my position. I try to act as a DANIELSON — Gayle Barrett, nursing patient advocate and absolutely love being admissions specialist for the Connecticut Greene named employee of the part of the emergency department family Community Colleges, will host an infor- team.” mation session on Wednesday, April 9, month at DKH Greene has been employed by DKH for from 3:30 to 5 p.m., at Quinebaug Valley four years. She grew up in Putnam, where Community College. PUTNAM — Liza she lives today with her daughter, Illyssa. The session is designed for students inter- Greene has been ested in transferring into a nursing program within the Community College system. Courtesy photo named employee of the month for Quest Martial Arts announces The session will cover preparing for a Sen. Scott Frantz (Greenwich), left, and Sen. Tony February at Day nursing program, overview of the nursing Guglielmo (Stafford) sharing a laugh during open- Kimball Healthcare graduates curriculum, as well as the admissions pro- ing day of the 2014 legislative session in Hartford. (DKH). cess. Nursing programs are offered at six She serves in the PUTNAM — Grandmaster Mike of the Connecticut Community Colleges, position of house- Bogdanski and Master Kristin Duethorn including Capital Community College in Guglielmo: ‘So-called surplus is an keeper, primarily of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam recently Hartford; Gateway Community College in in the emergency promoted several students in rank. New Haven; Naugatuck Valley Community illusion’ department of Day • Tiger: Jayce Albury College in Waterbury; Northwestern Kimball hospital, • Orange Tiger: Mason Steele Connecticut Community College in Winsted; HARTFORD — State Sen. Tony Guglielmo which is part of the • Orange Dragon: Owen Rigney, J-Veion Norwalk Community College in Norwalk; (R-Stafford) released the following state- Liza Greene DKH integrated Teeter, Skylar Dubois and Three Rivers Community College in ment last week concerning Gov. Dannel healthcare system. • Green Dragon: Samuel Desmond, Norwich. Malloy’s State of the State speech on open- “Liza is well liked and respected,” said Chimairan Rochette Employment of registered nurses is ing day of the 2014 legislative session. Tony Westbrook, housekeeping manager • Blue Dragon: Evan Rawson expected to grow 26 percent from 2010 to 2020, “The speech was breathtaking in that at Day Kimball Hospital. “She does a won- • Yellow: Chiara Cinque, Ben Gordon faster than the average for all occupations. there was so much that was not accurate,” derful job, especially considering the fast- • Orange: Jamiel Andujar, Dylan Bemis, Growth will occur primarily because of Guglielmo said. “The surplus is an illusion. paced, busy environment that exists in our Sebastian Hanshaw, Autumn Taylor technological advancements, an increased This administration is not paying down emergency department.” • Orange/Blue: Joshua Bonin, Grace emphasis on preventative care, and the debt and is using gimmicks to claim we In the housekeeping position, Greene is Colangelo, Alec Rawson, Isabella Selmecki large, aging baby-boomer population who have financial stability. The reality is the responsible for total patient room cleaning • Green/White: Sadie Bergeron, Ian Stone, will demand more healthcare services as Office of Fiscal Analysis — an independent while following established hospital proce- Tucker Trahan they live longer and more active lives. office — reports a nearly $2 billion deficit in dures. Duties include moving equipment • Green: Evan Antonson, Kyle Pazienza This free information session will be held 2016 and 2017. Everyone in the room knows and furniture for relocation, cleaning and • Green/Black: Deidrea Hanshaw in room W100 at the Danielson campus. that and yet it was not talked about in his rearrangement; trash removal (including • Adult Orange: Doug Ryan (Adult 9 GUP) For more information please contact Cheryl speech. hazardous/medical waste) and recycling; • Blue: Joe Andujar (7 GUP), Emily Brown, associate director of advising and “We keep moving ahead and borrowing cleaning of carts/equipment and notifying Colangelo (8 GUP) retention at QVCC, at 860-412-7330 or email money to just give it away,” he continued. management of equipment needing repair; • Red: Seth Dootson [email protected]. “Prior administrations did it too. It simply and securing of necessary supplies. • Jr. Apprentice: Melanie Pazienza, Coby is not right. The corporate welfare this “I feel so honored,” said Greene when Babbit administration doles out is irresponsible. Wildly successful companies like ESPN, Starwood and Jackson Labs benefit from government handouts, but the taxpayer gets Alberts provides Union burned. We saw it with Pfizer when they picked up and left after taking our money. Elementary School with new flag I do believe in some of the investments in small businesses because there is a differ- UNION — On Wednesday, Jan. 29, State ence. Small businesses are less likely to Rep. Mike Alberts (R-Woodstock) paid leave because they have roots in the com- a visit to Union Elementary School in munity. Many times the owners have grown Union to present student Connor Huda up in Connecticut and have family here with a new U.S. flag, which was previous- and are engrained in the community. Large ly flown over the State Capitol Building in international corporations are responsible Hartford. to shareholders, not taxpayers. As a taxpay- Connor, who is in charge of raising Courtesy photos er I don’t see the rational in giving them so and lowering Union School’s American Connor Huda raising the new United States flag State Rep. Mike Alberts presenting Union much of our hard earned money.” flag, contacted Alberts to discuss how given by State Rep. Mike Alberts. “What was in the speech was troubling,” the school’s old flag had become ripped School student Connor Huda with a new United he concluded. “What was left out of the and torn from use over the years, and a States Flag. replacement flag was desperately needed. Chief, Walter Lee Jr. speech was more troubling. Once again the said Alberts. “This event was a great Shortly after, Alberts met with Connor, After the flag presentation, Alberts administration wants to kick the can down opportunity to get together with students Connor’s parents and school educators spoke with Union students about his the road. Unless things change we will see and talk about our nation’s flag, and why in the Union School auditorium to offi- responsibilities and duties as their state large deficits in FY 2016 and FY 2017 and it is so important. I’d like to thank Connor cially present Connor and Union School representative, and took questions from more tax increases to cover the bills. People for reaching out to me, and I’d like to students with their new flag, which was students regarding state government and can’t afford more taxes. People are barely thank Union School for their invitation to flown over the State Capitol building and his role in the State Legislature. keeping pace and are falling behind. We as talk with students about our government presented to Alberts by The Capitol Police “It was an absolute pleasure to provide a Legislature need to evaluate our priorities and our nation’s history.” and use some restraint when considering Connor with a new flag for his school,” new ideas.” 18 • Friday, March 14, 2014 Killingly Villager Access CT Now sees bright future for adoptees rights bill

been growing steadily over time. BILL “Basically legislators are continued from page 1 supportive, especially this port of the bill at the public hear- year,” Caffery said. “The Public ing as a researcher with a strong Health Committee has indicat- passion for family history who ed that they support the bill has helped local adoptees locate although it has not been voted their birth parents. out of the committee yet. We “What this bill comes down to have been working with the is a human rights issue, the right Department of Public Health of every human being to know and the Department of Children who they are and where they and Families as well as the came from,” said Iamartino. Probate Court Administrator to “Sadly, adoptees do not possess make sure that we get a bill that right. We believe adoptees that will hopefully come out of should be granted access to their that committee that everyone is original birth record, like every happy with. We’re feeling pretty other human being on earth. If positive about it at this point, those of us that have that right although there are no guaran- could imagine what it would be tees.” like not to know our lineage, Right now, it’s a waiting game, especially where it concerns as the movement waits to see if medical history, we would do the bill will be moved out of com- everything possible to help our mittee and onto the House floor fellow man obtain that right.” for discussion. Caffery and other Caffery noted that the public supporters believe the issue has hearing showed that lawmak- come with a significant amount ers seem to be in support of the of misconception and myths that bill and that the list of legisla- people are slowly realizing are tors jumping on board to see it wrong. through is growing. “The time for this idea has “A couple I would name are come,” said Caffery. “There Rep. David Alexander from are bills pending in at least six Enfield who is on the Public states focusing on this kind of Health Committee and is an legislation and there are about adoptee,” she said. “Also, Rep. eight states that have done it Joe Diminico, who is my rep- already. We’re reaching crit- resentative in Manchester tes- ical mass. What’s happening tified in support of the bill at is the fears people had about that Public Hearing, Sen. Steve these bills haven’t come to pass Cassano sponsored the showing in the states that have passed of a film called ‘Adopted: For these laws. Once you get over the Life of Me,’ that was shown that hump, and realize the sky at the Capitol and he has been is not falling, you also realize very supportive — and Sen. Don that there is really nothing to Williams recently announced he be afraid of. It’s really the right will co-sponsor the bill, which thing to do.” we are very pleased about.” The addition of Williams to Jason Bleau may be reached the growing list of supporters (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by has been a significant shot in e-mail at jason@villagernewspa- the arm for a cause that has pers.com Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 14, 2014 B1 The Killingly Villager • Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager

Villager sports BSection “If it’s important to YOU, it’s important to US” www.VillagerNewspapers.com Redmen rally comes up short in state tourney BY CHARLIE LENTZ opening round of the CIAC in a row — and then salvag- VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR Class M Boys Basketball ing their last two games to Tournament at Ellington barely qualify for the state ELLINGTON — The High last Tuesday. tourney with the minimum Redmen of Killingly High Crabtree’s boys had eight victories. hadn’t made it easy for already put him through the So the boys tested the coach Jim Crabtree this sea- wringer — earning victo- coach’s blood pressure once son so there was no reason ries in six of their first nine more against Ellington in to veer from the script in the games before dropping nine the tourney opener, falling behind early and trailing by 18 points midway through the fourth quarter. But they never stopped hustling. “It took every nook and cranny for us to get here,” Crabtree said. “The good thing was we didn’t just rest on laurels and say ‘Hey, we made it.’ ” Just as they had rallied to secure a playoff berth to make the playoffs, they also came back against Ellington — using a three-point bar- rage to cut the Knights lead to eight in the final minute, 66-58, before falling to sixth-seeded Ellington 71-58 Charlie Lentz photo on March 11. Killingly’s Nick Hewitt drives to the hoop as Ellington’s Baylen Eason defends last Tuesday at Ellington “The kids never quit. High in a CIAC Class M tourney game. They showed me they had James Saritelli capped the plenty of leadership next checkers game, he competes the character that I believed run with a trey with :52 year,” Crabtree said. “The in all he does and it rubs that they had from day one. left to pull Killingly within young guys hopefully learn off,” Crabtree said. “He’ll They were determined to eight, 66-58. Ellington closed that every day you come to be missed because he’s a fight every night,” Crabtree out its victory with a 5-0 run the gym, you don’t waste gamer. And James (Saritelli) said. “That’s what they did but coach Crabtree said his time, whether it’s for an played hard again tonight right ‘til the end. We could players never gave up. hour practice or two hours and Austin (Taylor) started have folded up numerous Saritelli led Killingly with — those seniors set the tone off the game gangbusters on times. They just kept going 20 points. Hewitt added 18 that every practice they the backboard to keep us at it and I’m proud of them.” points. Senior center Austin wanted to get better, they in the game early. Josiah The loss ended 27th-seed- Taylor finished with 11 wanted to work harder.” (Major) sets the tone and ed Killingly’s season at points for Killingly. Jon No one worked hard- comes in and calms every- 8-14 overall. Sixth-seeded Bassett led Ellington with er than Hewitt, who sank thing down. And Mitch Elllington lifted its record 15 points and Drew Brennan game-winning baskets (Conroy) is the lumberjack. to 15-6. added 14 points. against Windham and They all had a role. They all Trailing 60-42 with 3:50 It was the final game Griswold in the final two performed what they were remaining, Killingly junior Killingly seniors Hewitt, must-win games of the regu- asked. I’ll miss them all.” guard Owen Guillot sank a Saritelli, Taylor, Josiah lar season. three-pointer to kick off a Majur and Mitch Conroy. “Nick is the kind of kid Charlie Lentz may be 13-6 run. Senior guard Nick reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. Charlie Lentz photo “They will all be missed — I know you hear it from Hewitt connected on two extremely. We’ll be looking most every coach — he’d 110, or by e-mail at charlie@ Killingly’s James Saritelli shoots over Ellington’s Mark Hickman. three-pointers during the for four new starters and scratch and claw to win a villagernewspapers.com. surge and senior point guard

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Cummings finished 15th in the all- Championships at New Milford We’re a little spoiled because we around (35.6) and took ninth in the High School. Centaur gymnasts have a softer landing at home — so beam (8.9), 14th in the vault (8.9), captured first place in every event it stings the ankles and the knees a 19th in the bars (8.65) and 11th in and Woodstock Academy won its little more.” the floor exercise (9.15). Woodstock third-straight State Open team There was no sting on the podi- junior Nickie Deary finished 31st championship on March 8. um after the final scores were in the all-around (26.8) and was Woodstock freshman Paige tallied. Medals were awarded 11th in the bars (9.125), 23rd in the Stuyniski brought home three to the top six finishers in each vault (8.575) and 13th in the floor gold medals including a state-re- event. Stuyniski scored a state-re- exercise (9.1). Woodstock sopho- cord setting performance in the cord 9.85 en route to gold in the more Jourdan Fulchino finished beam and first-place finishes in the beam. Her effort broke Woodstock in 20th place in the beam with a floor exercise and the all-around. Academy assistant coach Kasey score of 8.15. Freshman Grace Logan complet- Fillmore’s previous state mark of Woodstock Academy captured ed the Woodstock gold rush with 9.8, set in 2007, when Fillmore com- the Class S championship at the first-place finishes in the vault and peted for Killingly High. Stuyniski state meet at Pomperaug High the bars. The Centaurs collected also won gold in the floor exercise in Southbury on March 2 — its the gold in the team competition (9.55) and took first place in the fourth-straight State Class crown. with a score of 150.5. Daniel Hand all-around with a score of 38.35. The Centaurs added their third- finished second with a score of Stuyniski won bronze in both the straight State Open title with the 142.7 and Southington (137.65) took vault (9.35) and the bars (9.6). win at New Milford High last third place. Logan took home the gold in Saturday. The team now has its “They trained very hard this the vault with a score of 9.475 and sights set on the New England week and it proved it by just how also finished first in the bars (9.8). title and they travel to Algonquin well they scored today,” said Logan won the silver medal in the Regional High in Northborough Woodstock Academy coach Robin all-around with a mark of 37.825. Mass. on Saturday, March 15, for Deary Fillmore. Logan also won silver in the floor the New England Championships. The Centaurs were off to the exercise (9.45) and finished fifth in The Centaurs want to com- races after a strong showing in the beam (9.1). plete their postseason sweep at their first event of the day, the Woodstock senior Courtney Algonquin Regional and earn the vault. Woodstock had the top three Osborn won silver in both the vault title of best in New England. performers in the state in the vault (9.425) and the bars (9.675) and “That’s what they want,” said — Logan (9.475), senior Courtney finished fourth in the all-around Deary Fillmore. “They’re going to Osborn (9.425), and Stuynski (9.35) (37.25). Osborn was ninth in the go home and work even harder — junior Jackie Deary (9.275) beam (8.9) and seventh in the floor this week than last week.” finished fifth and senior Bree exercise (9.25). Woodstock senior One more week of practice will Hussong (9.2) took sixth. Seventy Bree Hussong won silver in the be added to a lifetime of dedica- gymnasts from around the state beam (9.25), took sixth in the vault tion. Charlie Lentz photo competed in the event. (9.2), finished ninth in the bars “We really want to win,” Osborn (9.275), 10th in the floor exercise said. “We put the time in this sea- Woodstock Academy’s Nickie Deary competes in the floor exercise at the CIAC “They all did well. Grace (Logan) did her best vault today. (9.175) and finished sixth in the all- son. I think we deserve it.” State Open Gymnastics Championships March 8 at New Milford High. around (36.9). Sometimes greed is good. Woodstock tops Branford in state tourney opener

BY CHARLIE LENTZ pushed its margin to 35-20 with 2:07 left in VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR the third quarter on bucket from McGinn. Branford never cut Woodstock’s lead below KILLINGLY — Water damage on 11 points the rest of the way. McGinn said Woodstock Academy’s home floor forced the Centaurs didn’t mind playing on the the Centaurs to move to Killingly High’s road to open the state tourney. basketball court to play “host” to Branford “Mohegan Sun isn’t exactly a home in the opening round of the CIAC Class court,” McGinn said. “If we want to get L Tournament last Monday. Coach Greg there we definitely have got to learn how to Smith viewed the switch as an opportunity. win on the road.” Defending state-champion Woodstock won McGinn also shut down Branford’s top the title at Mohegan Sun Arena last season scorer, senior forward Restinel Lomotey, — why not hit the road early this year? limiting him to six points. “We could whine and moan about it but “Don’t look at (McGinn’s) offense. That that’s not who we are. That’s not the way kid, Lomotey, is a 25-point-a-game scorer. we’re going to play it,” Smith said. “This is John did a great job on him,” Smith said. positive. We’ve got to win the championship “John’s got that extra length to keep him on the road so we might as well start playing from shooting the three. I think John did an on the road now.” excellent job.” Any way you look at it, fifth-seeded Junior forward Adam Converse scored Woodstock seemed right at home in the 12 points for Woodstock Academy. Senior opening round of the state tourney in a 49-39 guard Chris Lowry added 11 points. Senior victory over 28th-seeded Branford on March guard Jon Fuller led Branford (10-11) with 10. The win advanced Woodstock (19-5) to 11 points. a second-round game on March 12 against The Centaurs disposed of Branford on a 12th-seeded Daniel Hand (15-6). Woodstock neutral court. Coach Smith said Woodstock played Daniel Hand on the road again at Academy is prepared to play on any court, Tourtellotte Memorial’s Canty Gymnasium. anywhere, to reach the state title game. The If Woodstock defeats Daniel Hand on March loss of home-court advantage at Alumni 12, the Centaurs would face the winner of Field House is apparently water under the No.-4 Windsor vs. No.-20 Stratford — at the bridge. site of the higher seed on Friday, March 14. “I don’t even know where we’re prac- Senior forward John McGinn led ticing tomorrow,” Smith said. “We might Woodstock Academy with 16 points. The have to shovel the court off behind coach’s Centaurs streaked to quick lead as senior church and practice outside tomorrow.” guard Trent Peters nailed a three-pointer from the left corner with :35 left in the first Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928- Charlie Lentz photo quarter to give Woodstock an 11-3 cush- 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@villag- Woodstock Academy’s Chris Lowry shoots over Branford’s Restinel Lomotey on March 10 at Killingly ion. Woodstock led 26-13 at halftime and ernewspapers.com. High. Tigers tamed by Lyman Memorial in Class S tourney

BY JON GOUIN “They came out stronger and wanted SPORTS CORRESPONDENT it more,” said Tourtellotte coach Carla THOMPSON — Tourtellotte Memorial Faucher. “We came out and probably got opened up its CIAC Class S State a little lax in the second half, and Lyman Tournament as the No.-8 seed and earned a showed they wanted it more. My congrat- first-round bye. Last Friday the Tigers host- ulations to them, they played a heck of a ed the 24th-seeded Lyman Memorial in a sec- game tonight.” ond-round matchup of Eastern Connecticut When the ball got bouncing it appeared as Conference foes. though Lyman might have had the advan- Following a back-and-forth first half of tage, as the Bulldogs built a 6-2 lead but the action, the Bulldogs hit their stride in the Tigers would claw their way back. Led by third quarter before pulling away for a 57-37 eight first quarter points from junior Jess victory on March 7. That win earned Lyman Dodd (team-high 18 points, 11 rebounds, (10-13) the right to move on to the quarterfi- three blocks), Tourtellotte closed what at nals while the Tigers’ season concluded at one time was a 15-8 lead down to just two, at 15-7. 15-13 as the horn sounded to close the opening period of play. The second quarter would see the Tigers get out in front after securing their first lead of the game at the 6:22 remaining mark as junior guard Allieie Ablondi buried a three-pointer to make it 16-15 for the home team. The lead would be as much as four for the Tigers during that second quarter as an 8-1 run pushed Tourtellotte ahead. Lyman, having already upset the No.-9 seed in the opening round, would not falter. Jon Gouin photo Trailing 21-18, the Bulldogs took a timeout and from there closed the half on a 6-2 run Tourtellotte’s Jess Dodd stakes out the lane against Lyman Memorial at Canty Gymnasium in Thompson of their own to re-take the lead, 24-23 as in the Class S Tournament. the teams headed to the locker room for Tourtellotte was outscored 33-14 in the Dion (eight rebounds), Lydia Corttis (five halftime. second half and Lyman Memorial would rebounds), and Lizz Coty (four points, two The third quarter was piviotal as Lyman run away with a 20-point victory at The rebounds). came out of the locker room fired up and Jungle. Tourtellotte ended the season with “It’s going to hurt losing them and what their on-court play showed it. The Bulldogs an overall record of 15-7. they’ve instilled in the rest of the team would win the quarter 18-6, largely due to “I told them before the game tonight, ‘Win by their leadership as tri-captains,” said the 10 points Maggie Tarbox (game-high or lose, I’m happy with the way the season Faucher. “It’s not the end (of Tourtellotte’s 19 points). Lyman led 42-29 going into the went,’ ” Coach Faucher said. “15-7, we went successes), it’s the beginning and it’s this fourth quarter. so far this year, I couldn’t be any prouder of team that started it. I think the rest of the “They had a game this week and we’ve these girls.” team can build on that and carry it for- been off, I think we were a little rusty,” Tourtellotte graduates three players from ward.” Faucher said. its varsity squad, senior tri-captains Nicole Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 14, 2014 B3 Senior duo near the end of championship run BY CHARLIE LENTZ have been training at Deary’s Gymnastics VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR in Danielson since they were toddlers. NEW MILFORD — Courtney Osborn “You can’t find better kids. They’re gen- and Bree Hussong shared a hug after last uinely good children and that makes it so Saturday’s CIAC State Open Gymnastics easy to love them,” Deary Fillmore said. Championships at New Milford High. They The coach said they’ve been leaders in shared a two-hour bus ride to southwestern and out of the gymnasium. Connecticut before the meet. “They’ve been true leaders and they’ve “We actually sat together on the bus for been part of the strongest team the a good majority of it,” Hussong said. “We Academy’s ever had,” Deary Fillmore said. were just talking about how excited we Osborn said she and Hussong haven’t were and how we just had to stay confident. really thought about next season yet — And believe in ourselves and to go out and Osborn plans on competing for Rhode Island hit four for four and do good.” College. For now she’s enjoying the last few The senior duo had also shared a lot meets of her high school career. of championship performances over their “We always just want each other to do so four-year careers at Woodstock Academy well,” Osborn said. “We don’t really talk and they had another winning day in New about leaving each other yet because she’s Milford last Saturday. The Centaurs won been my best friend since I was really, the State Open team title on March 8 — really little. So it’s going to be sad. Not only their third-straight State Open crown. is she my best friend she’s been one of my Woodstock Academy won its fourth- teammates for a really long time. So we’re straight State Class championship when it always there for whatever we need from captured first place in Class S at Pomperaug each other. We always push each other. High on March 1. The Centaurs won the We’re there for each other when we’re hav- New England Championship when Osborn ing a rough day.” and Hussong were sophomores, they fin- The ride home to Woodstock likely seemed ished second there last year and are aiming shorter after winning the State Open title. for a New England Championship when the But it’s also one of the last bus rides Osborn travel to Algonquin High in Northborough, and Hussong will share. Mass. on Saturday, March 15. “It’s very bittersweet,” Hussong said. “We Osborn won the silver medal in both both push each other to do our best. And the vault and the bars at the State Open we both encourage each other and it’s great meet and finished fourth in the all-around. that I’ve had her by my side — as well as Hussong won the silver medal in the bal- all my other teammates for so many years. ance beam and finished sixth in the all- I definitely think I’ll always look back on around. these four years and be so happy and have Osborn was pleased to be part of so many great memories. It’s a great sport Woodstock’s third-straight State Open and I love it. And I feel like even when I’m title. The Centaurs took first with 150.5 80 I’m going to love it too.” points. Daniel Hand (142.7) was second and Southington (137.65) finished third. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928- “It’s awesome. And we actually set a lit- 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@villag- tle bit higher (team) record. We had 150.5 ernewspapers.com. today, which was pretty cool,” Osborn said. “It’s definitely awesome. It’s a little sad that it’s my last year but I wouldn’t rather end it any other way.” Woodstock coach Robin Deary Fillmore said her senior co-captains want to go out LEGALS on top. NOTICE TO CREDITORS “The wanted the (State Open) immensely and they want the next one just as bad, the New England one,” Deary Fillmore said. ESTATE OF Christopher Atsales, “And then they’re heading out to Florida for (14-00060) Senior Nationals. They’re very happy with Charlie Lentz photo their last year.” The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court Courtney Osborn, left, and Bree Hussong are senior co-captains of Woodstock Academy’s gymnastics Deary Fillmore said she was lucky to have of Probate, District of Northeast Probate team. the pair on her team. Hussong and Osborn District, by decree dated March 3, 2014, or- dered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such Future is now for Logan and Stuyniski claim. Brenda Duquette, Clerk BY CHARLIE LENTZ England’s on Saturday. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR “I got pretty nervous before The fiduciary is: floor and beam today,” Logan NEW MILFORD — Here’s a said. “You can definitely tell Doris V Atsales scary thought for gymnastic when you look really nervous 37 Proulx St. teams throughout Connecticut. and it affects your performance Brooklyn, CT 06234 After winning its third-straight a lot. If I’m a little more confi- CIAC State Open Gymnastics dent I think I’ll do better next Championship last Saturday — weekend.” March 14, 2014 Woodstock Academy’s dynasty Logan said Stuyniski woule only appears to be in the middle only push her to get better over NOTICE TO CREDITORS of its reign. her high school career and A pair of freshmen helped that’s good news for Woodstock ESTATE OF Ieva S Berzins, AKA the Centaurs win the team Academy. Evie Berzins (14-00070) title at the State Open meet at “I think it will be cool if we New Milford High on March keep going neck and neck — like The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court 8. Freshman Paige Stuyniski one-two,” Logan said. “Being of Probate, District of Northeast Probate won the gold medal in the first and second with her is real- District, by decree dated March 6, 2014, or- beam, floor exercise and the all- ly fun. I look forward to it a lot. dered that all claims must be presented to around. Stuyniski set a State We’ve always been really close the fiduciary at the address below. Failure and I think we’ll get closer over Open record with a score of to promptly present any such claim may re- 9.85 in the beam. Stuyniski also the next three years.” took home the bronze medal in Stuyniski said they would sult in the loss of rights to recover on such both the vault and the bars. Her push each other to excel. claim. score in the beam broke Kasey “Me and Grace have always Brenda Duquette, Clerk Fillmore State Open record competed together and we’re of 9.8, set in 2007. Fillmore is always kind of like toward The fiduciary is: now an assistant coach for the top of the podium so we Woodstock Academy and she push each other in practice,” Victor J Berzins helped Stuyniski break her Stuyniski said. “And we make 240F Brittany Farms Road mark. each other a lot better I think. New Britain, CT 06053 “It’s pretty cool because Kasey I love Grace so much and we’re was such a good gymnast. So I really supportive of each other. March 14, 2014 feel pretty accomplished to set You never want the other one a new record,” Stuyniski said. to fall. You want both to have “I’ve had a lot of injuries and a a good meet and whatever hap- lot of setbacks but now I’m pret- pens, happens.” NOTICE TO CREDITORS ty confident with myself and The happening at the State happy that I hit four for four Open was five gold medals ESTATE OF JOYCE S. WIZA, (14-00065) today.” Charlie Lentz photo between the duo. Woodstock Freshman Grace Logan cap- Academy coach Robin Deary The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court tured gold in both the vault and Grace Logan, left, and Paige Stuyniski are freshmen standouts on Woodstock Fillmore said Stuyniski and of Probate, District of Northeast Probate the bars and won silver med- Academy’s gymnastics team. Logan are off to a good start and District, by decree dated March 4, 2014, or- als in both the floor exercise is bright if the team can stay inju- tial,” Logan said. “This will give there’s no end in sight. dered that all claims must be presented to and the all-around. Woodstock ry free. The team is focused on us a lot of confidence to do well “They’re going to keep it the fiduciary at the address below. Failure won the team championship doing well at the New England at New England’s. It’s a big goal, going for the next three years,” to promptly present any such claim may re- with a score of 150.5. Daniel Championships on Saturday, biggest of the year.” Deary Fillmore said. sult in the loss of rights to recover on such Hand was second with 142.7 and March 15, at Algonquin High in Logan said nerves may have claim. Charlie Lentz may be reached Southington (137.65) finished Northborough, Mass. thrown off her game a bit at the Janis E. Beltis, Clerk third. “I think it’s really exciting State Open meet but she expects at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by Logan likely knows the future because we have a lot of poten- to get the jitters out at New e-mail at charlie@villagernewspapers.com. The fiduciary is: Rachel Wiza Reyes Tourtellotte boys fall c/o William H. St. Onge, Esq., St. Onge & Brouillard PO Box 550 to Saints in tourney Putnam, CT 06260 March 14, 2014 MONTVILLE — Tourtellotte Memorial fell to Saint Bernard School 70-65 in overtime in the opening round of the CIAC Class M Boys Basketball Tournament on March 10. Tourtellotte senior Kaevon Safford scored a game-high 27 points. The loss ended the 19th-seeded Tigers season at 12-11. No.-14 seed Saint Bernard lifted its record to 13-9 and advanced to a second-round game at No. 3 Sacred Heart on March 12. What’s On Tourtellotte senior point guard Shawn Houle finished with 24 points and hit a three-point- Email Your Mind? er with :04 left in regulation to tie it at 59-59. The Saints outscored the Tigers 11-6 in overtime. Stephen Fletcher led Saint Bernard with 19 points. Paul Pepas added 18 points for the Saints. Us! We’d Like to Know. Email us your HALL/SOUTH 9, WOODSTOCK 2 thoughts to: WEST HARTFORD — Seventh-seeded Hall/Southington defeated 10th-seeded Woodstock adam@ Academy’s ice hockey team in the opening round of the CIAC Division III Hockey villagernewspapers Tournament on March 10 at Veterans Arena. The win advanced Hall/Southington (11-9-1) to a second-round game against No.-2 .com Newtown (14-4-3) on March 13. Woodstock Academy’s season ended at 6-10 overall. B4 % Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 14, 2014 Quick start lifts NFA over Woodstock in ECC final

the lead. The Centaurs ral- monster and if you get what it is I’m feeling and lied and cut NFA’s lead to one and you can’t get the it’s not disappointment, it’s four points — 31-27 — on other they’re going to hurt anger. And I don’t know senior guard Chris Lowry’s you. And they shifted on what I’m angry at — proba- driving bucket with 1:26 us. The monster shifted,” bly myself for not doing the left in the half. Woodstock Smith said. “Miller is just so things that I should have — Academy’s Adam Converse quick. When he gets out on certainly I’m not angry with sank a free throw with 1:44 the break on his right and my team,” Smith said. “The remaining in the game and then comes back to his left last time I felt that was last the Centaurs trailed by just you know he’s going to the year after (the loss to) New three points, 51-48, but they basket but there’s nothing London and that anger pro- could get no closer. you can do about. He’s just pelled us pretty far because “We spotted them nine that fast.” everybody felt it. And now, points right off the bat. What Woodstock Academy’s we’re going, we have unfin- are you going to do? We won Lowry and Bourgeois were ished business — and that’s from that point on,” said named to the ECC All- a second state champion- Woodstock Academy coach Tournament Team. Outlow ship.” Greg Smith. “We learned was named the tourney’s Coach Smith wasn’t something. And I told the Most Outstanding Player and the only angry one in the kids it’s my fault. It’s 100 D’Elia-Miller was named to Woodstock Academy’s lock- percent my fault because I the All-Tournament Team. er room after the game. was in the wrong defense.” Bourgeois finished with Bourgeois said the Centaurs The loss dropped 17 points. Lowry scored 12 would channel their emo- third-seeded Woodstock points. Converse and senior tion into the upcoming Class Academy’s record to 18-5 forward John McGinn both L State Tournament — it overall. Fourth-seeded NFA added 11 points. worked last season when lifted its record to 18-6. Smith told his players to the Centaurs won the state After Outlow dropped remember the loss during in championship. The ECC three bombs NFA would the upcoming Class L State tourney was already history not hit another three-point- Tournament. but a bigger finish line lay er — the Centaurs shifted “I said let it sink down ahead. to a man-to-man defense inside your stomach because “We had a similar situa- with senior forward Will this is what propelled us to a tion last year. We lost in the Bourgeois initially guarding state tournament last year, (ECC) semifinals and it just Outlow. But the damage had state tournament champi- got us more angry, more been done. Outlow’s third onship, this feeling,” Smith hungry in practice, more three-pointer gave NFA a 9-0 said. “So let’s go again. Get intense,” Bourgeois said. Charlie Lentz photo cushion with 5:29 left in the the feeling back. Here it “Now we know the things we need to do going into Woodstock Academy’s John McGinn drives to the hoop against Norwich Free Academy in the ECC first quarter. comes.” Tournament championship game. “Marcus lit us up, went Smith expects the same states because we’re going out 9-0, we won the game raucous atmosphere the to have a ton of games just BY CHARLIE LENTZ Conference Tournament. different ballgame,” said from there but they won the Centaurs encountered at like this. Now that we’ve VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR Norwich Free Academy’s Woodstock senior forward first two minutes and that the ECC finals when the been in this situation before senior guard tossed in three Will Bourgeois. “We started was it,” Smith said. “And state tourney arrives. And we know more what to do WATERFORD — The three-pointers over the off in a zone and that didn’t it’s 100 percent my fault, not he blamed himself for not when it comes down to the finish line usually mat- first two and half minutes work, he was hitting every- theirs. Those guys battled expecting Outlow’s profi- line in the fourth quarter ters most but Marcus of the ECC title game and thing. So we had to change every second of the game.” ciency from the perimeter. like it did today.” Outlow flipped that cliché Woodstock Academy never it up.” Outlow finished with The coach said he felt the on its head with a burst off recovered in a 58-54 loss to Outlow’s long-range exhi- 19 points and NFA senior same way after Woodstock Charlie Lentz may be the starting line against the Wildcats at Waterford bition over the Centaurs 2-3 guard Desmond D’Elia- lost to New London in the reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. Woodstock Academy in High on March 7. zone defense put Woodstock Miller scored a game-high 21 ECC Tournament semifi- 110, or by e-mail at charlie@ the championship game of “You erase those first Academy in a 9-0 deficit and points — a one-two punch. nals last season. villagernewspapers.com. the Eastern Connecticut nine points and it’s a whole NFA never surrendered “They’re a two-head “I was trying to figure out Centaurs top New London in ECC semis BY CHARLIE LENTZ ally comes out with a win.” Peters bailed him out. and Lowry connected on a trey to help VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR The Centaurs senior guard calmly sank “That’s the way this team plays, when one Woodstock outscore the Whalers 17-7 in the both ends of the double bonus with 1:02 player falls the other player picks him right second quarter and take a 35-25 lead into WATERFORD — Trent Peters perhaps remaining to extend their lead to four points back up. That’s exactly what Trent did for halftime. knew he held the outcome in his hands when —57-53 — and Woodstock went on to defeat me,” Lowry said. Peters finished with a team-high 17 points he stepped to the foul line in the frantic final New London 62-55 on March 5 at Waterford Leading 55-53, Peters sank both ends of including four three-pointers. Bourgeois moments of Woodstock Academy’s semi- High School. The win advanced third-seed- the double bonus with 1:02 left to give the scored 14 points. Lowry added 10 points. final against New London in the Eastern ed Woodstock (18-4) to the ECC Tournament Centaurs some breathing room. Peters sank McGinn finished with 10 points. The victo- Connecticut Conference Tournament. Championship against fourth-seeded another free throw with :43 left and Lowry ry was sweet revenge for defending Class Woodstock’s Chris Lowry also knew Peters Norwich Free Academy. Second-seeded then hit 4-of-4 from the line over the final :27 L state-champion Woodstock Academy. had his back. New London’s record fell to 18-4. to lock up the victory. Although the Centaurs captured the state After Lowry missed four consecutive free The Centaurs sank 7-of-8 free throws in New London broke from the gate quickly crown they were bounced from the ECC throws the Whalers pulled to within a buck- the final 1:02 to hang on to the victory. after the opening tip, taking an 8-2 lead with tourney by New London last season in the et as De’Vonta Robinson sank a layup off New London trailed 48-36 at the start of the the help of a pair of three-pointers from semifinals. Bourgeois said Peters went to the break and New London trailed 55-53 fourth quarter but reeled off a 15-5 run over junior guard Collin Sawyer (game-high 21 the line and helped deliver the payback. with 1:10 remaining — chopping 10 points the opening 4:55 of the final frame. Robinson points). Woodstock junior forward Adam “That was huge. I love that kid. He never off the 12-point advantage Woodstock held capped the run with a short jumper with Converse (10 points) scored five in the first gets nervous up there, has a clear con- at the start of the fourth quarter. So it was 3:05 remaining and New London trailed quarter to help the Centaurs reel back the science at all times,” Bourgeois said. “And Peters’ task to stop the damage when he 53-51. Whalers. that’s what we needed today.” toed the line with 1:02 remaining. Woodstock’s Lowry notched a nice assist “Coach always says to get it down low The Centaurs needed two free throws “I know, for one, when I step up to the free on an inbounds pass from beneath his own and if they collapse down low then just from Peters for one very big victory. throw line I don’t think, I just get the ball in basket to senior forward John McGinn with kick it out, so that’s our main game plan,” “He knocked them down, knocked them my hands, nice easy motion,” Peters said. 2:20 left to give the Centaurs a 55-51 lead. But Converse said. “Just get it down low and down,” said Woodstock coach Greg Smith. “But towards the end there, I was definitely with Woodstock enjoying the double bonus, just work it around, get the best shot pos- “I’ll take any of them, any one of the five thinking a little bit — what if I miss? It is a Lowry missed two free throws with 1:39 left sible.” that was out there on the floor — they’ll head game. Whoever can remain calm usu- and two more with 1:16 left. But Lowry said Converse’s inside play opened up the out- all make their free throws. We hit a patch side and Peters and senior forward Will and that’s going to happen, so we learned Bourgeois both sank three-pointers in the from it. Tomorrow (in practice) I think we’ll first quarter, Bourgeois’s trey with :40 left shoot some free throws.” gave Woodstock an 18-16 lead. The Whalers tied it at 18-18 on a putback from sophomore Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928- guard Landon Peabody at the first-quar- 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@villag- ter buzzer. Peters sank two three-pointers ernewspapers.com.

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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 Camil Bissonnette, 86 Donald E. Deary, 57 DANIELSON — Camil (Babe) Bissonnette and lived in Bissonnette, 86, of Danielson, died Killingly most of his life. 1956 – 2014 Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Matulaitis He was a U.S. Navy veteran Nursing Home in Putnam. having served in World War Donald worked as a HVAC Technician at He leaves two sons, Kenneth Bissonnette II and the Korean Conflict. N. GROSVENORDALE Day Kimball Hospital. of Cooper City, FL and Glen Bissonnette Babe was retired and had – Donald E. Deary, 57, of He was a member of the Thompson of Addison, NY; two daughters, Tracy previously owned and operat- Stawicki Road, passed Knights of Columbus, Thompson Lions Lupien of Brooklyn, CT and Jill Menard of ed a service station, tire shop quietly and peacefully and Valley Springs Sportsman’s Club. Danielson, CT; two sisters, Doris Gardner and car wash in Dayville, CT. after a long courageous He enjoyed all Boston sports, NASCAR, of East Hartford, CT and Gloria Chabot There are no calling hours. A Mass will battle with cancer on riding his Harley, vacationing and spend- of Danielson, CT; 9 grandchildren; 8 be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15 in Saturday, March 8, 2014. ing time with his friends and family. great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grand- Saint James Church, 12 Franklin Street, Born in Webster, MA, He played in many softball and hockey son and his former wife, Angeline (Russo) Danielson. Burial, with military honors, he was the son of the late leagues. Bissonnette of Danielson. will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Edward and Shirley (Mason) Deary. Relatives and friends are invited to visit He was predeceased by a son, Gary The family requests that flowers be omit- Donald leaves behind the love of his life, with Donald’s family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Bissonnette of Woodstock, and by two ted. Nancy Kenyon of Thompson; his children, March 14, 2014 in the Valade Funeral brothers, Gerald Bissonnette and Armand Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Erica Deary of Worcester, Derek Deary of Home, 23 Main St. N. Grosvenordale, CT. “Joe” Bissonnette. Street, Webster is directing arrangements. Thompson; stepchildren, Wendy Durand A gathering will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Babe was born in Killingly, CT, son A guest book is available at www. and her husband Daniel of Woodstock, March 15, 2014 in the funeral home, fol- of the late Arthur and Eva (Perreault) shaw-majercik.com. Lisa Pesce and her husband Crispin of lowed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 West Hartford; brother, Paul Deary and a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. his wife Eileen of Thompson; sister, Beth Grosvenordale. Maria DiDonato, 89 Pelletier of Hope Valley, RI; five grand- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made children, Damian, Rachel, Emma, Ella and in his memory to Day Kimball Healthcare PUTNAM, Conn. grandmother. She loved children and was Abigail who were the pride and joy of his Cruisin’ for Cancer Care, P.O. Box 632, — Maria (Dell’Orso) called “Nonna” or “Nonni” by all who life; niece, Chelsea and nephews, Josh and Putnam, CT 06260, a cause he was very DiDonato, 89, of Breault knew her. She had a powerful love and Niles Deary; godfather, William Deary of committed to. Street, formerly of devotion to the Madonna. She loved to knit Worcester, MA; aunts, uncles, cousins and For memorial guestbook visit www. Southbridge, Mass., died and crochet and made “Nonna blankets” many friends. GilmanAndValade.com. Tuesday, March 4, 2014, for her whole family. She was an avid vege- in the Matulaitis Nursing table and floral gardener and took great joy Home, Putnam, after an in cooking for her family. She also enjoyed illness. traveling to Italy to visit with her family Betty Dowe, 90 Her husband of 68 who live there. years, Cesidio P. “Joe” DiDonato, died in Maria became very close with the staff DANIELSON — Betty Marshall experienced an untimely death 2010. and residence at the Matulaitis Nursing Dowe, 90, a previous in 1966, the establishment’s name — Dowe She leaves three sons, Angelo DiDonato Home, often “mothering” the other resi- 20+ year resident of Inc. — remained above the entryway for and his wife Dina of Dudley, Peter DiDonato dents, looking out for their well being. Danielson, died peaceful- many years. and his wife Linda of Southbridge, and Her family would like to thank the entire ly at a mid-Hudson River Following her husbands’ death, Betty Frank and his wife Julie of Putnam; two staff of the nursing home for the care and New York nursing home sold the business and moved back to daughters, Anna Cournoyer of Putnam compassion shown to Maria during her on Saturday, March 8, Lincoln where she lived until 4 years and Clara Barone and her husband Ken stay. 2014. ago, traveling frequently to Spetse Greece of Putnam; a sister, Petina Gemelli of Her funeral service was held Saturday, She was born and raised where she visited with long time past resi- Italy; a sister-in-law, Ida in Italy; 15 March 8 in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral in Lincoln, Nebraska. dents and friends of Danielson. grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Betty attended The University of Betty is survived by her two daughters, great-great-granddaughter and many niec- Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Nebraska,. Susan Dowe Brown, of Bridgehampton, es and nephews. Southbridge. She moved to Danielson, Connecticut New York and Marcia Dowe Clark of She was born in Cugnoli, Pescara, Italy In lieu of flowers, donations may be soon after her 1944 wedding in Lincoln Cornwall, New York; Susan’s husband, the daughter of Giuseppe and Domenica made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 to Marshall C. Dowe of Danielson who at Donald; her grandchildren, Kirsten Brown Dell’Orso, moving to Southbridge in the Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. the time of the wedding was attached to of Jupiter, Florida; Peter Brown of San 1950’s. www.morrillfuneralhome.com the 15th Air Force as a B-24 pilot and had Diego, California; Emily Clark of New Maria was a dedicated mother and recently returned from combat action in York City; and Brian Clark of Cornwall Europe where he earned the Distinguished and one great-grandchild, Emmit Brown Flying Cross for extraordinary airman- of San Diego. ship. Funeral services will be private. Dorilda A. Harper, 96 After settling in Danielson soon after Arrangements are under the direction of the war, Betty and her husband took over the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., PUTNAM – Dorilda Dee enjoyed reading, and doing cross- ownership and operation of Dowe’s sta- 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. Anne (LaPlante) Harper, word puzzles, and was a member of St. tionary, news and book store original- For online condolence messages, please 96, of Church St, died Mary Church of the Visitation. ly established on Main Street in 1847 by visit Betty’s Book of Memories at www. Wednesday, March Above all she was devoted to her family. Marshall’s great-grandfather. Although mchoulfuneralhome.com. 5, 2014, in Matulaitis Dee is survived by two daughters Paula Nursing Home. Bernier and her husband Norman and She is the loving wife of Donna Briere and her husband Edward the late Paul A. Harper. and two grandchildren, Matthew Bernier Beatrice T. Kalivas Born in New Bedford, and Lauren Briere, all of Putnam; and DANIELSON — Pittsfield until their son, Chris was born in MA in 1917, she was the numerous nieces and nephews. Beatrice T. Kalivas died 1947. Shortly thereafter, they moved back daughter of the late Stanislas and Malvina Dee was predeceased by all of her sib- March 8, 2014. to Danielson where Peter and his brother- (Vanasse) LaPlante. lings. Beatrice Haveles was in-law, Peter Farfaras, became partners in She was a graduate of the Putnam High A Mass of Christian Burial was held born in Danielson, CT “Pete’s Lunch”, a local, very popular diner. School class of 1935. Monday, March 10 in St. Mary Church of on August 16, 1914, the In 1958, Peter and Beatrice bought a On August 3, 1940, at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, fourth child of seven of liquor store on Commerce Avenue – “Pete’s the Visitation in Putnam, she was united CT. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. Theodore and Elizabeth Package Store” — and successfully ran in marriage to Paul A. Harper who passed In lieu of flowers and keeping with Dee’s Haveles. the business for nearly 20 years. During away on January 27, 1996. love of animals, memorial donations in Beatrice graduated that time, Beatrice was a homemaker, den Mrs. Harper was a secretary in the her name are asked to be made to PAWS from Killingly High School in 1933. She mother for her son Chris’ Cub Scout pack, Putnam Public School system for over 36 Cat Rescue, 244 Route 171, Woodstock, CT was active in high school sports, a basket- and very active in the community and in years retiring in 1983. She was the first 06281. ball player and cheerleader, and partici- the Greek Orthodox Church. high school clerk serving with Francis Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., pated in the high school glee club. Bea and Peter ‘retired’ in 1977, when Curran, who was promoted from being a Putnam, directed the arrangements. Active in the Greek Orthodox Church Peter was 65. Peter passed away at age 89 Latin teacher and Dean of Boys to the first For memorial guestbook visit www. from a very early age, she was in the choir in October, 2001. Principal at Putnam High School in 1935. GilmanAndValade.com. and acted as choir director. Beatrice is survived by her son, Chris, While in school, Bea managed a fam- daughter-in-law, Pamela, three grandchil- ily grocery business until she met and dren, Christopher, Elizabeth and Matthew, married Peter Kalivas of Salem, MA in and two great-grandchildren, Isabella and Allen L. Kelley, 73 September, 1939. Shortly thereafter, Bea Angelina. and Peter moved to Boston where Beatrice Funeral services will be held on DANIELSON – Allen L. Kelley, 73, of Allen is predeceased by a brother Eugene worked in a military apparel factory until Tuesday, March 11 at The Holy Trinity Maple Court, died Sunday, March 9, 2014, Kelley. Peter went into the service in 1943. Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Water Street, in Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam. Funeral arrangements are private and During the war years while Peter served Danielson. Burial was in Westfield He is the loving husband of Carolyn have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral in the Army Air Corp in Europe, Beatrice Cemetery, Danielson. (Brihkman) Kelley. Home. lived in Pittsfield, MA with her sister In lieu of flowers, donations in Beatrice’s Mr. Kelley worked for many years as a For memorial guestbook visit www. Mary (Haveles) Metropoulos. memory may be made to The Holy Trinity custodian. GilmanAndValade.com. Bea worked as an inspector in the Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 236, General Electric airplane component Danielson, CT 06239. plant in Pittsfield until Peter returned To leave an online condolence please Barbara W. Phaneuf, 76 from England in October, 1945. visit tillinghastfh.com. Bea and Peter lived and worked in MOOSUP — Barbara their biggest fan, watching them play bas- W. (Wells) Phaneuf, 76, of ketball and baseball. Stanley Drive, Moosup, She leaves her daughter, Gayle-Susan Donald R. Menard, 63 died Tuesday, March Flanagan and her husband John; her NORWICH — Donald R. Menard, 63, of James of Putnam, Donna Moody and hus- 4, 2014 at Matulaitis grandsons, Connor George, Michael Norwich died February 26, 2014 at The band Larry of North Carolina, Sharon Silk Nursing Home in Charles and Daniel John Flanagan. William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. and husband Mark of New York, Jackie Putnam. She was predeceased by her husband, He was born in Putnam on September Smith of Webster, Mass., Steven Menard She was born George S. Getske who died in 1973; her 10, 1950, son of the late Philip and Ruth and wife Barbara of North Carolina, James December 27, 1937 in infant daughter, Gail-Suzanne Getske who (Aldrich) Menard. Menard of Waterford, Sandra Millerd and Pittsfield, MA. She was died in 1960; her brother, David and her He worked in local textile mills for sev- husband Tom of Windham and many nieces the daughter of the late David and Olive sister, Beverly. eral years. and nephews. Wells. The family would like to thank Dr. He was an avid wrestling fan, enjoyed There are no calling hours. A Memorial Barbara graduated from Weaver High Fattaleh and the staff at Matulaitis Nursing music and reading and was a kindhearted Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, School in 1955. Home for their care and compassion. person. March 15, in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 She worked for many years at Day A Mass of Christian Burial was held He is survived by his brothers and sis- Main Street, Danielson. Burial will be at the Kimball Hospital as a nurse in ACU. Saturday, March 8 in St. Joseph Church, 99 ters: Richard Menard and Nancy Roy of convenience of the family. She was a member of the Society of Jackson Street, Willimantic. Burial was in South Carolina, Carol and Bob Tatro of To leave an online condolence please visit Gastroenterology Nurses. St. Joseph Cemetery Windsor, CT. Danielson, Barbara Jodoin and husband tillinghastfh.com. Barbara was a communicant of St. In lieu of flowers donations may be made Joseph Church in Willimantic. in her name to The Killingly Little League, She loved to bowl and was an avid read- PO Box 627, Dayville, CT 06241. er. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 James P. White, 74 Barbara loved her grandsons and was Reynolds Street, Danielson, directed the OXFORD — James P. White, 74, of Oxford, in Oxford most of his life. arrangements. died Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Ichabod He owned and operated White’s Auto To share a mem- Washburn Hospice House in Worcester. Body for 10 years. ory with her family He leaves his wife of 55 years, Sandra C. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and was “Light a Candle” at (Zemsky) White of Oxford; a son, Kenneth a retired member of the Booze Fighters www.gagnonand- J. White and his wife Diane of Springfield, Motorcycle Club in Connecticut. costellofh.com MO; two daughters, Cynthia Caskey and He also enjoyed painting. her husband John of Danielson, CT and There are no calling hours. Funeral ser- Patricia Veber and her husband Gary of vices and burial are private. Woodstock, CT; 13 grandchildren and 13 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made great-grandchildren. to Ichabod Washburn Hospice House, 1183 He was predeceased by two brothers, Main Street, Worcester, MA 01606. Robert White and Ralph White, both of Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Oxford. Street, Webster, is directing arrangements. James was born in Webster, son of the A guest book is available at www. late Earl and Eva (Plante) White and lived shaw-majercik.com.

Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 14, 2014 B7 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 Edward J. Prunier, 61 Doris E. Skala, 89 DANIELSON – Doris Simpson of California; a sister, Mildred THOMPSON, Conn. – in 1971. E. “Dutchie” (Simpson) Beers of Florida; beloved grandchildren; Edward J. Prunier, 61, He served in the National Skala, 89, formerly great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. of Buck Hill Road, died Guard. of Maple Court, and Relatives and friends are invited to with his beloved wife of Mr. Prunier worked at Massachusetts, died attend a Celebration of Doris’ Life at 10 24 years by his side on Sears & Roebuck in Auburn Friday, March 7, 2014, a.m. Saturday, March 15 in the Chapel of Thursday, March 6, 2014, for 27 years. Most recently, in the Pierce Memorial the Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing and after a courageous battle he worked at Siemens in Baptist Home in Rehabilitation Home, 44 Canterbury Road, with cancer. Worcester. Brooklyn, CT. Brooklyn, CT. He is survived by He was a 3rd Degree Mason in the Joel H. She is the loving wife In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his wife, Carolyn J. Prouty Lodge of Masons in Auburn. of the late Robert E. Skala. Doris’ memory may be made to the Pierce (Vaudreuil) Prunier of Thompson; his He loved entertaining and cooking. His Born in Franklin, MA in 1924, she was Memorial Baptist Nursing and Rehab mother, Judith (Masterson) Prunier of greatest joy was spending time at home the daughter of the late Lewis and Edith Resident Council, 44 Canterbury Road, Oxford; two brothers, James J. Prunier of with his wife. (Little) Simpson. Brooklyn, CT 06234. North Grosvenordale, CT, and Stephen J. A memorial service with military hon- Doris is survived by three daughters: Arrangements entrusted to the Gilman Prunier of Lenox, MA; a sister, Susan T. ors was held Monday, March 10, 2014, at Tamara Kelley of Longmeadow, MA, Funeral Home. Prunier of Oxford; and several nephews. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main Kathleen Bouchard of Chicopee, MA, For memorial guestbook visit www. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert St., Oxford. Burial was private at Worcester and Barbara Dexter and her husband GilmanAndValade.com. P. Prunier. County Memorial Park in Paxton. Todd of Sterling, CT; a brother, Lewis He was born in Southbridge, the son In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- of the late Edward Prunier, and lived in tions may be made to Heifer International, OBITUARIES are published at no charge. Oxford before moving to Thompson 23 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. years ago. www.paradisfuneralhome.com He graduated from Oxford High School Photos are welcome in JPEG format. Religious Services BALLOUVILLE 10:30 AM Worship with Holy Communion Gospel Light Christian Fellowship, St. Joseph Church September 11th: Rally Day and Peace Day 132 Wauregon Road, Danielson, 779-2418. Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and Garden City Baptist Church as we remember those who lost their lives Pastor Ralph Stravato. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 227 Ballouville Road on 9/11/2001 10 a.m. (Children’s Church at same time), Ballouville, CT All are welcome to worship with us. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bible Baptist Church Phone 860-412-9502 445 Providence Road in Brooklyn; 860-774- 801 Hartford Pike (Route 101), Dayville Services will be Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. 0029; [email protected] Great Faith Independent Baptist (860) 779-7267 and Saturday 3:00 p.m. Church Pastor: Michael J. Rizzuti Trinity Episcopal Church, Rts 6 and 169 162 Main St., Second Floor, Danielson Services: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. BROOKLYN Brooklyn, 774-9352. Pastor: The Father Services: 11 a.m. Sundays, with Sunday Wednesday prayer and Bible study: Call Chuck Baker. Services: Sunday 10am Holy School at 10 a.m. for information. Community Bible Chapel, 385 South Eucharist Godly Play Sunday School [email protected] St., Brooklyn, 774-7115. Pastor: Services: Program 9:30am KILLINGLY Family Bible hour and Sunday School, 11 St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, a.m. Unitarian Universalist Society in 254 Broad St., Danielson Church of the Nazarene, 440 Westcott Brooklyn, Rts. 6 and 69, Brooklyn, 779- Holy Eucharist Sundays 10AM Road, Killingly, 774-5844. Pastor: Rev. Federated Church of Christ, 15 Hartford 2623. President: Ann Barry. Services: 10:30 860-774-8833 Wendy Ambrefe. Sunday Services Road, Brooklyn, 774-9817. Pastor: Rev. a.m., two Sundays per month at Brooklyn Contemporary at 9:00 a.m. and Traditional Barbara M. Marston. Services: 10 a.m. Community Center January to April, St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., at 10:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Sundays at meetinghouse on the Green, April to Danielson, 774-3900. Pastor: Rev. John 9:30 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 7 p.m. December. J. O’Neill. Morning Masses: Monday – Friday Youth Group at 6:30 p.m. Friday 7 and 9 a.m. Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Open Bible Baptist, 198 Prince Hill Road, DANIELSON Confessions Saturday, 3:45 p.m. Saturday First Apostolic Church of Danielson, 6 Brooklyn, 779-7595. Pastor: Ricky Davis. Vigil Mass, 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses at 7, 9 Academy St., Killingly, 774-3564. Services: Sunday School, 10 a.m. Services: 11 a.m. Cornerstone Baptist Church, and 11 a.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible 247 Broad St., 860 774-3907 p.m. study, 7 p.m. www.cbcct.us, S.S. at 9:00 a.m., United Methodist Church of Danielson, Worship with the Rev. Greg Thomas 9 Spring, Killingly, 774-2839. Office, 779-2018. South Killingly Congrega-tional Our Lady of La Salette Church at 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Susan Feurzeig. Services: Sundays, Church, 160 Halls Road, Killingly, 774-3871. RT. 6, 25 Providence Road, Brooklyn, CT 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Frank C. Perkins. Services: Sunday 06234 Congregation B’nai Shalom 10:30 a.m. Mailing address: P.O. Box 211, Brooklyn, 125 Church Street, Putnam Westfield Congregational Church CT 06234 Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 210 Main St., Danielson Union Baptist Church, 1369 Hartford (860) 774-6275/Fax: (860) 774-0679 a.m. 774-8438 Pike, Killingly 774-6653. Pastor: William P. Web site: www.lasalette-lourdes.org Hebrew school meets Sunday mornings Rev. Jonathan Chapman Pearl. Services: Sunday, 10 a.m.,, including Pastor: Elson Kattokkaran Hebrew School Director: Worship & Sunday School at 10 a.m. children’s Sunday School. Tuesday Bible Masses: Sunday at 8:00 and 11:00 a.m., Sharon Colemman, 401-647-5323 e-mail: [email protected]. study, 7 p.m. Holy Days: 6 p.m. President: Dr. Gail Dickinson-: (860) 963- 7443 DAYVILLE REGION Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 620 St Columba Anglican Church Wauregan Road, Brooklyn, 774-6892. Temple Beth Israel Preservation St. Ignatius Church — closed. No services Nichols College Chapel Services: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. 564-2668. Society as of Sept. 1, 2008. St. Joseph Church have Center Rd. Dudley, MA 860 243-3606 39 Kilingly Drive the Saturday vigil Mass at 4 p.m. that was Canon John Wesley Westcott III St. John Lutheran Church Danielson, CT 06239 formerly at Ignatius. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 AM Sunday Faith Formation for All President: Joel Rosenberg Ages (860)779-2686

Local Events, Arts, and HERE&THERE Entertainment Listings FRIDAY, MARCH 21 Webster, MA Karaoke Presented by Wise Guys Team Trivia Every Friday and Saturday Spaghetti Supper lifeskills, Inc. and Every Tuesday, 8:00, 10:00 p.m. 8 p.m.-12 to help fund Children’s Page Chiropractic Cady’s Tavern In the Veterans Lounge activities at Spencer Headstart Program Health Center 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) Public invited Dinner, live entertainment Chepachet, RI American Legion Tuttle Post¬† #279 w/Class Reunion Band, 401-568-4102 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA raffles and more! ONGOING 508-832-2701 6:00 p.m. Open Mic at Coriander Cafe Leicester Rod & Gun Club Roadhouse Blues Jam Free, bring your instrument Karaoke and Dance Party 1015 Whittemore St., Leicester, MA Last Sunday of every month Every Thursday and Saturday 01524 Every Sunday, 3:00‚7:00 p.m. Cady’s Tavern 192 Eastford, Rd., Eastford, CT Trivia Night and DJ Karaoke Tickets $4 for adult; $2 for child 2-12; 860-315-7691 Every Tuesday 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. $15 per family of 6 (max 3 adults) 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 401-568-4102 Live Country Music For tickets contact Sarah Anderson Roadhouse Blues Every other Friday at 9 p.m. 508-414-8177; Every Sunday 3:00, 7:00 p.m. Sherwood’s Restaurant & Bar [email protected] Trivia NIght Wednesdays Special guests every Sunday 35 Rte. 171, South Woodstock, CT 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Cady’s Tavern 860-963-1230 SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Hillcrest Country Club 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA Chepachet, RI Live Entertainment Klem’s Annual Fishing Rep Day 508-892-9822 401-568-4102 Friday Night 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hexmark Tavern at Salem Cross Inn Lowest prices of the year 260 West Main St., West Brookfield, MA on Fishing Merchandise! 508-867-2345 Meet reps from Shimano, St. Croix, www.salemcrossinn.com Yo-Zuri and more! Contact Karen at Every Thursday is Chicken Night [email protected] 4 p.m., 9 p.m. or 508-885-2708 Family style baked chicken with fries, pasta & marinara sauce, salad and rolls SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Adults: $11.75 Live music with Children under 10: $6.75 One Nite Stand American Legion Tuttle Post #279 From 9:00 p.m. - 12 midnight 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA Gold Eagle 508-832-2701 8 Tracy Rd., Dayville, CT 860-779-7777

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 7th Annual East Meets West Health Fair and Business Bonanza Traditional and Holistic Free admission, free raffles, free screenings and demonstrations Free giveaways and more Something for everyone 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bartlett High School Gymnasium 52 Lake Parkway B8 % Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 14, 2014 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager Thompson Villager Woodstock Villager Killingly Villager CLASSIFIEDS Hometown Service, Big Time Results TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836

ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Dining Room Set DREMEL OSCILLATING For sale GAS LOG FOR 8’ Werner Step COUCH Excel stair lift AMANA 010 FOR SALE $50.00 Soild Maple TOOL 13.5’ rail SALE Table, 5 Chairs and Hutch Mod6300 WASHING Ladder $1400 Jotul GF200 LP Gas Excellent condition Asking $55.00 MACHINE $650 OBO 12’ ALUMINUM $75.00 KENMORE $275.00 V HULL WHISPERTONE Aladdin MAKITA RANDOM reading magniﬁer with 6 HP gas engine and China 50” JVC TV MINI KOTA Drop Leaf Desk VACUUM ORBIT SANDER $160 36 lb. trolling motor Good condition $75.00 Dinner Set Buy all or separate ELECTRIC included On trailer $175.00 ModB0500 $1,200 OBO 8 piece place setting $45.00 Haier Call FISHING MOTOR HUGE TV white background 4 cu,ft refrigerator 36 lb. thrust, 5 speed Hamilton Beach w/pink roses 1-774-571-0189 $125 OBO COMPOUND BOW $50.00 $50.00 BLACK&DECKER $110 Roaster ROUTER PSE MODEL $20.00 HOOVER 508-789-0864 1-1/4HP Hospital Bed FITNESS POWER 11 arrows with case $35.00 crank FOR SALE $400 OBO CANISTER $50 RIDER 508-867-3729 Baby Carriage $100 OBO WINDTUNNEL Crib $150.00 or best offer BOSCH B7000 Playpen Call 508-764-6058 CORNER SANDER Realistic DX100 Call 508-943-2174 Receiver Baby Sled ORECK w/pads with Handle/Wheels Local $40.OO $70 Band Saw 9-ft. x 55’ $45.00 Table Saw Woodworking (2) BEHIND CAB beveled glass ENTERTAINMENT BLACK&DECKER WEATHER GUARD Heroes VARIABLE SPEEED Tools 508-347-7013 tabletop CENTER (Sturbridge) 1/2-inch thick JIG SAW TOOL BOXES $50.00 GENERATOR/ (1) like new $100.00 $18.00 815-222-9323 INVERTER $350 Call 774-230-9457 (1) in good condition Call FOR SALE Honda EU3000is. $150 774-321-0662 508-461-9626 Exercise Bike—$35 Excellent Condition. Golf Clubs/Bag—$50 Very low usage. (1) In Bed Tool Box ALPACA BEAN Table Saw—$50 Electric start & pull start. In good condition Natural Alpaca Vintage Table Jig Saw—$50 Very quiet. $150 Fertilizer Wooden Boat in Glass Case — Great for electronics. Pre-composted Farm Fresh Eggs $100 Asking $1500.00. Call 413-245-6521 Great for your garden $2.00 dz. 16,000 BTU Air Conditioner — 860-935-0072 or 413-478-1469 $10 per bag 860-576-5462 $40 Mike. Electrical Upright Freezer — $100 Call CUSTOM PINE 508-238-5233 Material TRESTLE TABLE Industrial, Commercial, Fisher Minute 508-764-2054 HEADBOARD leaves (opens to 10’), Residential Snow Plow FULL ADJ. 2004 lazy susan, Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, 7 1/2 Ft. with cutter edge. Micro suede, oatmeal w.esp HATACHI HD TV protective pads, Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Good condition Angle Iron Cutter 8 chairs. Breakers, Meters, FOR SALE wood trim 51” Diagonal No under carriage frame $125 OBO For Shelving Punches, Pipe-Benders. or wiring Used high speed lock stitch Great reception Matching work island with $100.00 4W296, HK Potter 2790 sewing machine COFFEE/ Normally Sells For $700 2 drawers, 2 doors, FOUND HERE! New Recessed Troffer Asking $1800 Runs perfectly Brimﬁeld removable plexiglass cover. Flourescent 3-Tube Brother DB2-B714 ESPRESSO 413-245-9538 or $90 OBO 508-885-2053 T-8 277V Fixtures Leave message with table 48”x20”x30” MAKER 82 [email protected] $3,000 negotiable. DINING ROOM Enclosed Manual included Call 5pm-8:30pm 508-765-1514 $325.00 12 cups 508-867-6546 TABLE $56 Each $75 OBO $175.00 Call 5pm-8:30pm 860-928-4794 Maple, very good condition, 508-867-6546 FLATSCREEN HONEYWELL Local beautiful base, 42”x66” Danish Teak four leaves extended table ENTERTAINMENT AIR CLEANER ~ANTIQUES~ FOR SALE rm sz, 15x20 News to 106” inches CENTER Child’s Rocker $10 Hoosier Cabinet Dining Room Set (almost 9’ feet) $50 OBO Oak Round Table/chairs Excellent condition 19” w x 24” h x 54” l Boyds Bears $50 Call 508-764-1268 Excellent condition Oak Hutch Table (39.5 x 59) or 203-610-9807 Call 508-765-0621 Mahogany Secretary Desk with 2 leaves, 2 arm chairs, $100.00 508-867-6775 Mahogany Hutch 2 side chairs Pie Safe Hutch (reupholstered 8/13) 508-867-3729 Oat Bureau Made in Denmark FOUR 2 Drop-leaf Mahogany $750.00 DINING SET/ HUTCH NEW ENGLANDER

$450.00 Tables Price Neg. PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE Maple Rocker/Glider RAIN BARRELS Call for details 413-668-8890 For Family Room $200.00 or $50.00 each 860-928-1818 Oak Book Seat ROLL TOP DESK www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com 2 Leather Couches $375.00 42”Lx33”Hx23”W LARGE BLACKSMITH FOUND HERE! 508-344-9555 ELVIS PRESLEY A-1 Condition(armless) Originally $350 ANVIL BOSTON ROCKER CHRISTMAS $375.00 HP (3) KINCAID DINING ROOM $100.00 ALBUM Asking $225/ea. PHOTOSMART “KNOCK-OFF” The ﬁrst ﬁve recordings, vari- COMPOS TUMBLER SET BRASS GLASS TABLE Showtime PRINTER A636 PAINTINGS APPROXIMATELY 80 ous other LP’s and box sets 164 Gal., 22 Cubic Feet Model #8637A $800.00/negotiable Call for details Rotisserie/BBQ $150.00 cherry framed and matted OFFICE CHAIRS SET $30.00 *********** $200.00 508-885-9992 Oven or best offer $300.00 From $10.00 WINCHESTER RIFLE DESK GRANDFATHER (Cooked a 15lb Turkey in 508-347-3145 CASTOR CONVERTER it!) Model 94, 44 Magnum BELL-NEW LADIES CONFERENCE CLOCK Accessories included $475.00 TABLES $75.00 Estate Items MOTORCYCLE $500.00/negotiable Antique Bricks $139 NEW HUGE SALE at bargain prices 39 CHEVY COUP PRO- Terracotta Floor Tiles Asking $75 HELMET Call 774-696-3397 ********** 860-774-4050 Household items $125.00 Granite Slabs Furniture Sets For pictures or JECT 508-248-7812 (508)234-2573 $5,000.00 School Items, Binders, OAK YOUTH BED other questions Lawn Tools, Patio Set, w/mattress 774-280-9565 BODY SHOP TOOLS Ethan Allen chairs, $100.00 ARCHERY, [email protected] Save up to 90% OFF HUNTING Cherry Table For Sale GENERATOR Many New, Snow Boots, 508-494-7857 (80 inches) FOR SALE Jacket, $1 to $120 HON SIDE CHAIRS EQUIPMENT Lg.7 cu.ft. GE Gas Dryer. Other Clothes DINING ROOM SET Hutch & 6 Chairs 6 yrs old, runs great. Coleman Portable $100.00 AND The Hutch is a 2 tier with Stackable plates incl. 5000 Watt, 6,250 surge 48” table w/2 - 12” leaf lighting on top portion. Washer died. 5-gallon gas tank 480-282-2490 508-479-9752 ACCESSORIES Six chairs and glass-front All in great condition Model#DCVH660GHGG will run 10-12 hours In Excellent Condition hutch $1,200 Excellent condition! Call 508-764-6908 Mint condition $200.00 PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE 860-315-7737 Want to Place a Classified Ad? $450 or best offer Call for details 860-928-1818 508-981-9718 Call 860-774-4670 Call 800-536-5836 508-885-9906 4 Section BABY ITEMS 2 swings, bouncy seat, Town-to-Town Peerless Pottery Barn wicker Cast Iron Broiler bassinet w/all bedding, $450.00 bumbo seat w/tray, doorway bouncer, 774-449-8012 duck bath, boys clothes 3-9 months. CLASSIFIEDS or All Like New! HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS 508-277-8735 (cell) Smoke free home email for photos [email protected] TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US 50%-70% OFF 508-243-1078 [email protected] LARGE INVENTORY Your Ad Will Appear New Windows, Doors, 1-800-536-5836 In All Four Villager Newspapers Appliances, Fans, Lights BEDROOM SET RATES: and our website for one low price. Vanities 3 Pieces, Queen Size Black with Pedestal Sinks Marble Design Surface RUN UNTIL SOLD Toilets Excellent Condition • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses $ PUTNAM VILLAGER Kitchen Sinks Faucets $600.00 • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 22 Lawn, Garden & Or Best Offer THOMPSON VILLAGER Carpenter Equipment $ .00 Fireplace Log Sets 508-234-9320 “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 1 Week 16 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER & Tools $ .00 413-531-2433 • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks 24 • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. 4 Weeks $40.00 KILLINGLY VILLAGER BLUEBIRD BOXES $5 each Get your boxes ready now To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: 6’ LEER 700 TONNEAU for early spring COVER arrival of bluebirds You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Fits Toyota Tacoma 860-481-9003 Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) Silver Woodstock $425.00 ______BUTCHER BLOCK TABLE CRAFTSMAN 9HP ______with 4 chairs and bench SNOW THROWER ______$250.00 Electric Start, 29” pass 6-speed forward Name: ______17’ COLEMAN CANOE 2-speed reverse Black cab cover Address: ______$75.00 to keep you dry Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______Excellent condition Email (Optional) ______Call 860-933-1444 $450.00 Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-909-4053) 508-885-9885 Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 14, 2014 B9

265 FUEL/WOOD 298 WANTED TO BUY 510 COMMERCIAL/ 546 CEMETERY LOTS 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Central Boiler E-Classic BUSINESSES WORCESTER King Size WOODEN 1400/2400 Downtown COUNTY Bedroom Set NASCAR SWING SET OUTDOOR WOOD WAR Putnam, CT MEMORIAL PARK 6 piece cherry wood Die-Cast Models SNAPPER by Creative Playthings FURNACE RELICS Office to share begining Paxton, MA sleigh bed They’re Back! ROTO-TILLER 4 Swing Stations Cleaner & Greener April 1st. Garden of Gospels $5 And Up! Monkey Bars EPA Qualified Great location. 1 plot (#85) IR5003, Used Twice Sand Box, Fireman’s Pole, & WAR with 2 grave sites $2500.00 BRAND NEW SHIPMENT! Best Offer 25-Year Warranty Centrally located. Ladder to Club House Call Today Newly renovated. $4,000.00 or best offer (includes cover) & Slide SOUVENIRS 508-272-7110 Blessings Farm 508-882-0178 Lots of parking 774-200-1194 5 H Foote Road CrystalRockFarm.com $250/month TRAC VAC Will help disassemble Charlton Model 385-IC/385LH WANTED including utilities 508-248-1411 Will need trailer Several days available. Used Once WWII & EARLIER WORCESTER COUNTY King Size Best Offer Jennifer $1000 FREE CA$H WAITING! 508-739-3011 MEMORIAL PARK Bedroom Set 508-892-4370 Helmets, Swords, Two grave plots: 6 piece cherry wood BEAR CAT Construction Daggers, Bayonets, Valor I (#291, Unit A, sleigh bed NEW H.D. VAC-N-CHIP PRO Medals, Badges, Flags, graves 1 and 2) Wood Current value $8200.00 MEZZANINE 2x4’s, 2x6’s, Uniforms, etc. $2500.00 3500 sq. ft., 15 ft. high & VAC PRO Over 30 Years Experience. 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Offered: $5,850.00 or best offer Models 72085, 72285, 72295 WORCESTER Plywood beams, 3/4’ thick, 508-499-7957 Tons of load factor Assorted sizes & thickness Call David 508-272-7110 Includes decking Used Twice COUNTY For Sale [email protected] Best Offer 1-508-688-0847 315 sq. ft. COTTAGE 66% off MEMORIAL PARK Good for wood stoves I’ll Come To YOU! Only $34,900.00 2 plots in Good Shepherd and outdoor burners IN NARRAGANSETT, Call 774-696-3397 Call 508-765-5763 Plot #97 Clean Wood! RI LADIES’ COATS $2,500.00 Located 1200 ft. from state 575 VACATION RENTALS FOR SALE Will pay transfer fee 508-867-2564 beach on lease land 508-5867-3729 Delivery Available in private area CAPE COD TIME A beautiful 32” length New 300 HELP WANTED Open May to mid October SHARE FOR SALE natural mink jacket Sports Equipment Newly renovated Queen PillowTop Most contents included Edgewater Beach Resort Size large, color mahogany ARCHERY Photos available 95 Chase Avenue Purchased at Macy’s and Mattress 325 PROFESSIONAL worn only twice Hoyt Montega Bow 100 GENERAL SEASONED $48,000 Dennisport, MA 02639 Paid $7,000 with Box Spring 40-50 lb. pull HELP WANTED [email protected] Across the street 44-inch axel to axel FIREWOOD Will sacrifice for in Original Plas- Cut, Split & Delivered or call from the water $4,000/OBO Adjustment draw 105 BULLETIN BOARD tic $150.00 26 inches-29 inches Roll Off Driver 860-928-6103 Studio (Unit 706) AUBURN Wood Lots Wanted Fixed week 33 (August) Red leather 34” jacket Jade green color WANTED Call: 508-410-7050 Cost new: $1,160.00 RESIDENT Full Time position Deeded rights with tuxedo front fur Asking $600.00 NEEDS RIDE Call Paul Full zip out lining, size large Must have clean driving record 545 LANDS/LOTS or best offer For errands 508-769-2351 and at least two years Asking and groceries 508-347-3145 $500.00/OBO Call 508-347-3145 508-987-5349 experience needed 12+ ACRES 1-2 times per month Call 860-928-9292 NEW 508-335-3728 EAST KILLINGLY London Fog Ask for Stacia Level-Cleared Local all-weather coat SLEEPER SOFA STURBRIDGE, MA or Mark Beautiful Views Olive green FRIEDRICH Approved Plans For; Color khaki, size 12 Kuhl Plus Series 281 FREE PETS Never worn Never been slept on House News SQ08n10 Well, Septic, Tickets still on Asking $800.00 107 MISC. FREE Asking $125.00 or best offer 7500 BTU Barn-Ready to Build $449.00 508-347-5565 FREE WOOD LOOKING FOR A 400 SERVICES 2 Houses Allowed Call 860-963-0117 $179,900 FRIEDRICH WONDERFUL Pictures on Craigslist FRA064VU1 PALLETS You pick up LOVING HOME... or email 6000 BTU 402 GENERAL SERVICES [email protected] NordicTrack Elite $149.00 Monday thru Friday 2-year-old Pitbull 8am-noon with papers 781-784-6844 Stonebridge Press 14.7 Elliptical Both for $500 Female named “Calle” 2 years old, Like new, 25 Optical Drive Southbridge Blue nose, not spayed Internet access, Paper work New - 3 days used Great for single pet LARGE LONG Bought $1399 (located behind FOUND HERE! Southbridge Hotel & environment Call The BLACK asking $850.00 Mr. Desai Call 546 CEMETERY LOTS Conference Center) Junk Man Fort Meyers LEATHER COAT Cell: 732-309-9366 774-318-8439 *Snow Plowing* with belt & zip-out liner Wii Home: 508-347-2764 2 CEMETERY Beach $100.00 Trees Cut Call Donna w/Balance Board Brush/Limbs PLOTS Florida 109 MUSIC/ARTS 508-909-6936 Controllers, Games 284 LOST & FOUND Removed in Garden of Valor I 1 bedroom fully equipped Bought $500 Worcester County cottage, near beach and Asking $250.00 GUITAR PETS WE NOW TAKE YOUR Memorial Park, all attractions TOOL SHEDS 1970 GIBSON J50 AUTOS FOR CASH! Paxton, MA Clean and quiet LAZYBOY Acoustic w/case Call 610-787-0068 Made of Texture 1-11 Did you find FREE METAL PICK-UP Febuary & March RECLINING COUCH 8x8 $725 Great condition $1800.00 o.b.o. your pet? Appliances, $4,000 plus tax Gold Chenille 8x10 $900 774-633-0832 Furniture, TV’s. CEMETERY LOTS Brand new OFFICE CHAIR 8x12 $975 Or find a home Construction 239-463-3369 $995.00 8x16 $1275 AVAILABLE $30.00 Materials. Pine Grove Cemetery 727-204-4457 for one? Cellars/Attics 135 LOST AND FOUND Spencer, MA 774-200-1194 ELECTRIC CHORD Deliverd and Built On-Site Cleaned. Single lot $1000 Other Sizes Available —LOST— Small Building Double $2000 ORGAN CALL 413-324-1117 Demolition, Tires. LED R-30 INDOOR $75.00 Large Male Leaves Removed. Call Mike Neutered Cat Residential Moves. FLOODLIGHTS EXTERIOR DOOR 774-200-6164 by Philips Stoneville Pond & Furnaces Removed or 12w = 65w W/JAM Leicester St Area pinegrovecemetery Instant on, very bright 3 ft. wide;6 ft. 8” high TREES FOR SALE Weekends also! [email protected] plus dimmable $125.00 Evergreen Trees, Colorado Black with patches of white on Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, his belly Central Mass and Lasts 22.8 years Connecticut Big box stores sell for Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall A little shy but basically LET US KNOW!!! TWO SUNROOF All 10 trees for $85 friendly $26-$30 Please call us so that we Dave Cemetery Plots YOU PAY $15.00 each KITS Norway Spruce, 3.5’ About 8 years old $100.00 5/$99 can take your ad 508-867-2564 Worcester County Memorial GREAT SUMMER or 4 per case $50.00 Park Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall Please call out of the paper... 413-262-5082 RETREAT Call Keith GIRL’S 22” BIKE 5/$99 Valor II Section 508-524-9328 Excellent privacy 508-832-5512 Town-To-Town Graves 1 & 2 $30,000.00 $40.00 border/ornamental Leave a message Classifieds Valued at $7600 Meadowside Call 508-278-5762 of Woodstock, CT LARGE MAPLE evenings Asking $4000 508-909-4111 481 POOLS/SPAS is a cooperative seasonal BUREAU campground offering 100 owner $130.00 508-885-6489 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES 508-885-4278 owned sites, a lagre pool, Lg. Pet Carrier TRUNDLE DAY BED 200 GEN. BUSINESS fishing pond, mini golf course, 774-452-3514 with two regular $30.00 mattresses HINGES 18 FT. laundry, sm. rec room, Heavy duty 54” long ABOVE GROUND and pavilion. Perfect condition 204 WATER EQUIPMENT $300.00 stainless steel POOL CEMETERY PLOTS Season runs from Used only one season! Worcester County Golf Clubs/Bag 2000 SEADOO 720 piano hinges April 15-October 15. $50.00 each Moving, must sell Memorial Park $45.00 Please call with caravan trailer Everything included Paxton, MA Weekly pump out is included in 860-933-7983 Red & white Brand new 774-633-0832 $1000.00 Garden of Gospels annual fee which runs from Antique Printers Very fast and fun! or best offer 1 plot #150 $990.00 to $1320.00 per Call 508-796-5192 2 grave sites season depending on when you $1500 Drawers Pet Training & Two Professional Leave message pay your assessment. $15.00 ea. Call 774-244-6781 298 WANTED TO BUY Asking $2800 Live-in Crate Trombones 508-234-8297 24”Lx19”Wx19”H Heavy duty 386-576-6663 This Unit #58 has a wonderful 11-gauge black epoxy For Sale site placement with a back yard Display Cabinet In Good Condition Leave message Like new to house car and shed with rock $50.00 $40.00 Call to inquire 205 BOATS Route 500 REAL ESTATE garden and front yard for nice 508-278-3988 18’ C.CONSOLE lawn, small fish pond and 774-452-3514 508-347-3145 169 DOUBLE more flowers. KEYLARGO 501 REAL ESTATE CEMETERY LOT Roof over (20x36) an 8 x38 VERY LARGE VINTAGE FIBERGLASS Antiques WANTED in All Faith Swedish Cemetery trailer with two slide outs, OAK OFFICE DESK BOAT 884 Worcester St. Worcester, MA screened porch (8x29) and front Lincoln Welder PLOW TRUCK Lot #119 Section I deck (8x16) all built in 1997. 1989 Chevy S10 4x4 $240 or B.O. 75 4 Stroke Honda Fish Finder Southbridge MA AC 225S Light Duty Unit has been completely Never used with Fisher Quick Switch Plow Life Jackets, Auto Bilge, $300.00 $2,000 or best offer Bimini Boat Motor, $1,400 redecorated to include ceiling CHILD’S DESK Trailer Excellent, Looking To Purchase 860-974-9899 508-867-7388 $40 Antiques Call 508-867-8350 fans, carpeting, flooring and Never been in salt water! paint, has lots of storage and Can be driven And Collectibles Single Items comes completely furnished. MAHOGANY VINTAGE WATER AND $8,700 Precious SNOW SKIS 860-974-1276 Or Entire Estates PINE GROVE 25 Rte 197 HUTCH Moments Reasonable offers accepted CEMETERY See Craigs List $150.00 We Buy It All And Also Do Whitinsville, MA for more pictures 508-943-8107 Collection 802-258-1599 2 plots for sale and stands On-Site Estate Sales ************ BOAT, MOTOR Yew Ave. section Call 508-864-3008 28 pieces And EQUAL HOUSING MARX LEATHER 508-867-2887 AND TRAILER Estate Auctions Asking $2400.00 RV in Co-op Park MATCHING VICTORIAN Chrysler, Tri-Hull CALL MIKE ANYTIME OPPORTUNITY Valued at $3000.00 Bow Rider $30,000 RECLINING CHAIR LIVING ROOM with 60HP 508-765-9512 ************* 508-849-7939 Evenrude motor Woodstock, CT AND OTTOMAN PUSH SET All real estate advertising in this By Lane Like new Galvanized trailer BLOWER/CHIP/VAC Set up for fishing or pleasure’ newspaper is subject to The Original price $699.00 $300.00 Sofa and 2 chairs Asking $300.00 $1,900 $1200.00 GREAT Federal Fair Housing Act of WORCESTER COUNTY Call 774-696-3397 Extras - call for details FLEA MARKET 1968, which makes it illegal MEMORIAL PARK 42” LAWN 508-949-1320 to advertise any preference, RATORO 22” Every Saturday and Sunday Paxton, MA SWEEPER/ limitation or discrimination PERSONAL PACE year round Faith/Crypts DETHATCHER Weathertech Dealers, leave your stuff based on race, color, religion, Lot 84C #1 Space MWR $240.00 Floor Mats set-up in our secure facility sex, handicap, familial status $4200 Seasonal campsite Used once for 1 hour Gray, Front and Rear Fits Jeep OUTBOARD Dealer days every (number of children and or $280.00 Wednesday and Friday, 12-6 Meadowside of Woodstock, 860-315-7546 Liberty 2008-2012 MOTOR pregnancy), national origin, 508-943-0671 Gently used in a 2012 Jeep Ever-changing array Own your own lot. 1976, 7HP Eska of cool, cool stuff ancestry, age, marital status, or Worcester County Call 413-245-9312 Runs mint Trailer with add-ons which Like New 800-551-7767 any intention to make an such Memorial Park between 1-6 p.m. contain large family room, two $100.00 dudleyflea.com preference, limitation or Paxton, MA $300 OBO bedrooms, dining room, ROLAND ORGAN 508-347-3145 discrimination. This newspaper PLOT FOR SALE 860-576-5462 screened porch, vinyl siding, MUSIC ATELIER will not knowingly accept any 667B Graves 1 and 2 in large shed, outdoor fire pit, 80G LUXURY advertising for real estate that is WOOD STOVE WANTED TO BUY Garden of Heritage 2 mostly furnished. including bench and in violation of the law. Value $6500 MINI ENVIRO By Vermont Castings 257 COLLECTIBLES Park ammenities: owner’s manual. BY COLLECTOR Our readers are hereby Asking $4200 PELLET STOVE Upper and lower keyboard Red enamel finish large swimming pool, rec hall. Old comic books informed that all dwellings Call Lorraine $1500.00 $500.00 HORSE LOVERS 1940s and up pavilion, mini golf, bocci, advertising in this newspaper 508-789-8188 $750.00 Breyer Horse & Beatles memorabilia horseshoes, fish pond, are available on and equal 12 FT. MIRRO CRAFT or B/O Animal Models 1960s and up playground-low yearly BRADBURY Over 200! opportunity basis. ALUMINUM BOAT 508-892-3649 Famous monster maintenance fees. MINT HORSE Great Prices! magazines, Godzilla, To complain about Worcester County 5HP MERCURY Frankenstein and discrimination call The COLLECTION and Trailer Memorial Park Charlton Flea Market monster items, Department of Housing and Rte.25 197, with cabinet Asking WOODBURNING in first building Paxton, MA Exellent condition Old toys and Urban Development “HUD” Woodstock, CT 1200.00/OBO on Sundays advertising items 2-grave-plot $200.00 STOVE toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Unit #5 Hearthstone Heritage Section Heritage 1 Michelle For the N.E. area, call HUD ad Asking $3,250 508-987-9211 508-867-9386 Non-catalystic stove Call: 860-779-2469 $1200.00 or best offer 508-434-0114 617-565-5308,. The toll free Call 413-245-4340 772-233-1555 508-248-5497 number for the hearing impaired Email:[email protected] m is 1-800-927-9275

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Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 14, 2014 B11 Aut motive Kia Enters Modern Luxury World with Introduction of its 2015 Kia K900 Sedan

BY KEITH GRIFFIN Kia has introduced its first luxury sedan: the 2015 Kia K900. On the technical and aesthetic levels the car suc- ceeds but can it excel on the most cru- cial level: the marketplace? Let’s address the important information first. The Kia K900 is a rear- wheel drive luxury sedan offered in two powertrains: a 420-horsepower V8 or a 311-horsepower V6. The V8 model goes on sale first with the V6 to follow later this spring. It comes packed with standard luxury features on the V8 model, including: adaptive LED headlights, heated leather steering wheel; standard Nappa leather; soft-hue LED interior illumination; genuine walnut (with black Nappa leather) or poplar (with white Nappa leather) wood trim sweeps across the dash and door pan- els; 12-way adjustable driver’s seat, including power lumbar support; front and rear seats with multi-stage heating and ventilation; reclining rear seats; and a full-length panoram- ic roof with power retractable sun- shade. Other nice features are a 9.2-inch navigation screen, a 900-watt Lexicon sound system with 17 speakers that you can barely get to 50 percent before needing to turn it down, adaptive cruise control with full stop, surround view monitor for 369 degree view of the vehicle, and rear cross- traffic alert. The K900 also comes with rear- wheel drive. Don't expect all-wheel Photo © Greg Jarem for Kia drive any time soon. As Orth The Kia K900 is the brand's first shot at what it calls modern luxury. Hendricks, VP of planning, said, "Other brands haven't figured out a VW 10 years ago. rear-wheel drive is the right platform The target market for the K900 is for luxury." Take that Audi. The K900 people 45-54 years old with a house- also gets Kia's first eight-speed auto- hold income from $200,000 to $500,000 matic transmission. a year.They are college educated You are probably not going to find a (usually with advanced degrees) and quieter larger sedan on the road in are C-level executives or company this class. That's thanks to the gener- owners. ous use of laminate glass on the wind- Michael Sprague, Kia executive shield and side windows as well as an vice president of sales and marketing, underbody airflow management sys- told media gathered in Southern tem. The car is almost too quite with California, that the Kia K900 is "the no corresponding aural sensations new definition of luxury." He said under hard acceleration like you Kia, which is celebrating two decades would expect from a powerful V8. in the United States, used to be a chal- That covers the technical level of lenger brand, i.e. one that had to be why the Kia K900 is going to succeed. scrappy to earn its customers. "Why But lets take a moment to look at the can't we challenge luxury convention? aesthetic level. Kia has a created a There's a lot of opportunity for a good looking sedan. It's not quite a brand like ours." head turner along the lines of a BMW Kia is pitting itself against the 7 series or Mercedes S class and that's BMW 740i, which costs $84,325; the ultimately a good thing. The people Audi A8 at $83,150; the Lexus LS at Photo © Keith Griffin who are going to buy and/or lease a $77,750 and the Mercedes S class at The Kia K900 in Southern California next to what used to be considered luxury – a stagecoach. Kia K900 (expect more of the latter) $93,825. The top-of-the-line Kia K900, are going to be proud of their vehicles in the V8 VIP edition is going to cost staff will come to them. Kia calls the VITAL STATISTICS but not wanting to scream, "I'm driv- $65,500 – or about $20,000 less than the K900 more modern luxury vs. the tra- Wheelbase: 119.9 inches ing a $60,000 Kia." They will share comparably equipped BMW. The base ditional luxury of the Equus. They Length: 200.6 inches their penurious ways with their Kia K900 V6 model should cost abut won't come out and say it but the K900 Width: 74.8 inches friends but not broadcast it to the $50,000. feels more sporty. Height: 58.7 inches world. One thing Kia is not setting out to Is the Kia K900 the right choice for Curb weight: 4,555 lbs. That's one of the things that sunk do is copy the Hyundai Equus, which, luxury sedan buyers? I'd say it's a Engine: 5.0L V8, DOHC Gasoline the VW Phaeton – a truly spectacular at least on paper, offers a better sales qualified yes. Are you secure enough Direct Injection sedan. It had a VW emblem on it the and service experience. Customers with your success not to need to Horsepower: 420 hp @ 6,400 rpm size of a dinner plate. Nobody wanted don't have to set foot in a Hyundai flaunt it? Then the Kia K900 is a wise Torque: 376 lb. ft. @ 5,000 rpm to admit to dropping up to $100,000 for dealership because sales and service choice because it delivers all that its EPA estimated mpg city/highway: more expensive rivals do and leaves 15/23 (premium required) you with $20,000 in your pocket. Base price: $59,500 As-tested price: $65,500 (For the latest new car news, follow Also consider: (a comparative me on Twitter @indepthauto. You can vehicle) BMW 7 series, Audi A8, also read the latest automotive news Mercedes S class, Hyundai Equus at TorqueNews.com, where I am a contributor, or learn about buying and selling a used car at UsedCars.About.com.) Auto Review

Photo © KIA The interior of the Kia K900, which is opulent for its price range. B12 % Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds %Friday, March 14, 2014 Killingly Youth Wrestlers compete in Springfield tourney

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Killingly Youth Wrestling them at tournaments. It’s a lot of fun.” entered eight competitors in a wrestling tournament in Cathell is just one of many wrestlers the team has under Massachusetts on March 9 and five grapplers came home the age of 8. The increased with medals. popularity of the sport by Ian Cathell and Trevor Johnson both placed first in young children shows great their brackets. Hayden Ferland and David Charron placed promise for the team, and second. Cooper Morissette and Caleb Ferland both placed for future high school teams third. The club’s off-season team continues to practice and as well. Killingly Youth is preparing to wrestle at several out-of-state tournaments Wrestling will continue in March and April. with their plans to grow the “I really like wrestling,” said 7 year-old state champion club and increase awareness Ian Cathell. “I really like learning new moves and using for the sport in the process.

Courtesy photos Above: Killingly Youth Wrestler medal winners from a March 9 tourney in Springfield, Mass., from left, Hayden Ferland, Cooper Morissette, Caleb Ferland, Trevor Johnson and Ian Cathell.

Top right: Killingly’s Trevor Johnson (right) wrestles in Springfield, Mass.

Bottom right: Killingly’s Ian Cathell (left) and Hayden Ferland wrestle at the tournament.

DANIELSON MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

Courtesy photo The Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation promoted a number of students in the federation at the black belt level on Feb. 21. Courtney Wright, pictured, from Danielson Martial Arts Academy was promoted to 1st Dan. Wright, 18, began training at DMAA in June of 2010, dis- tinguishing herself as a member of the DMAA Demo team and as an apprentice black belt. She is currently in college training in physical therapy, after graduating from Plainfield High School in 2013.

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