Putnam Villager Friday, March 29, 2019 Serving Putnam Since 2005 Complimentary to Homes by Request Prom Drive at Putnam High

A day without laughter is a day wasted. Putnam Villager Friday, March 29, 2019 Serving Putnam since 2005 Complimentary to homes by request Prom drive at Putnam High

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER

PUTNAM — The Real Wives of Windham County held a Prom Drive on Saturday, March 23. Open to the public, the pop-up store at the Putnam High School offered prom dresses of all sizes, colors, and styles for any occasion, with prom as the focus. Any girl referred to the Real Wives was able to pick out a free dress, along with shoes and jewelry. For everyone else, the dresses were just $20. Last year the program was only by referral. Always trying to connect and reach more people, the Real Wives opened it to the public this year. Olivia Richman photo Just a few nights before, the Real Wives also held a Celebrity Real Wives of Windham County Secretary Melissa Haynes and President Bar Tender Night. They raised Juliane MacDonald said it’s always good to help people. over $2,700 towards tuxedos. their prom. There’s no reason Another shop that closed in “Most of us have boys, and someone shouldn’t go,” said the area, Magnolia, donated a no girls. The dresses can run Haynes. lot of its dresses to the cause. a few hundred, but tuxes alone Some people are waiting for The Real Wives was formed are $125 and up,” said secre- prom their whole lives. And as a way for local mothers to tary Melissa Haynes on the once they’re freshmen, it’s hard get involved with fundraising often-forgotten tuxedo side not to see older students prep- with their children six years of the prom programs in the ping for their proms. Seeing ago. The Prom Drive was a pro- area. “That’s a good chunk of their dresses. It’s a major event gram they started five years money.” for teenagers. ago, and it’s always evolving The Real Wives of Windham “I loved my proms. I would and growing. County decided to take on this hate to know that someone “I just feel like you should cause because they have seen misses out due to a financial always help people in need,” first-hand that there’s a great situation,” said Real Wives said MacDonald. “You never need for it in the area. They’ve President Juliane MacDonald. know when it will be you.” seen families in the area strug- The dresses that filled the gling. gym were all donations from Olivia Richman may be “We just want to make sure people in the area. The Trinket reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. that everybody is able to go to Shop also donated dresses, 112 or by e-mail at olivia@stone- Courtesy photos including brand new ones. bridgepress.com NHS members filled an ambulance with the 80 stuffed animals they collected. Stuffed animal Putnam First Fridays drive at Tourtellotte street festival returns PUTNAM — The Putnam Business Association First BY OLIVIA RICHMAN a week. It really helps them NEWS STAFF WRITER Fridays Committee announced feel better. its theme for 2019: “Made in THOMPSON — America”. This festival, which Tourtellotte Memorial Armstrong - We all boasts six consecutive months High School’s National know what it’s like to be in of events, looks to engage Honor Society donated distress. To have that little folks of all ages with Art, Music, Entertainment, Artisan over 80 stuffed animals to piece of comfort is nice. Vendor Fair, Activities, Food the town’s community fire When did you start Vendors, and more. department. The members On May 3, the event high- have a passion for this collecting? lights American Sports: What’s cause, and why it’s so more American than football important. Armstrong - We started and baseball? Don your jerseys just after Christmas until and join us on Main Street to How did you guys come about mid-February, celebrate All-American Sports! up with this fundraiser? collecting 80 stuffed New England Sports excite- animals. ment abounds and this evening we offer music, munchies Jaylyn Armstrong - and a variety of activities to Lindsey’s mom works at the Mary Steglitz - We made a showcase our American Sports community fire department schedule for all 16 members Pride. in Thompson, on the for five days of the week. June 7 features American ambulance. They had a need We would have someone Music: American music is a PUTNAM — Lucy, Ella, Gabby and Paul Shepherd attend the First Fridays for stuffed animals, for kids come at 7 each morning to true reflection of the diversity downtown street festival on Aug. 3, 2018. who ride the ambulance. the front foyer of the school that makes us a rich culture. No matter where you travel And we needed a winter with some stuffed animals tivities and the vibe of peace, Thousand Leagues Under we already have, to promote in the world you’re bound to love and happiness. The Sea, The Time Machine service project. We felt it hear American music. Many our cause. Sept. 6 celebrates ComiCon: or Flash Gordon where pre- was a good idea. styles originated in the US - What began in 1970 as a one- dictions about the future were jazz, country, barbershop, blue- day comic book convention in made using technology of the Armstrong – We got a Lindsey Seney - I know grass, ragtime, hip hop and San Diego is now one of the time that everyone understood. my mom always talks about lot more than I thought we more. Dress as your favorite largest, most unique events The trend can be seen in mov- how they need stuffed would. singer and join us Downtown held across the US. It’s a show- ies, fashion, music and beyond. animals on the ambulance. to celebrate American Music case for American pop culture It’s fun and an oh-so-creative She works there a few times Turn To ANIMALS page A2 July 5 highlights American – from gaming to comics to way to take today’s technology Theme Parks and Animation: movies to art. It’s an enter- and mix it up with a love of As Americans, we love amuse- tainment epicenter and a “safe retro. ment parks and many of the haven” for those who revel in The Zombie Fashion Show is world’s animated films and being different, nerdy, or are taking on a life of its own this characters originated right nerd friendly. So get your cos- year in a new location, Rotary Road toll forum here in America. With a focus play ready and express your Park, on Friday night October on the many diverse stories own sense of super style by 18. Details will be updated on and famous characters, July dressing up as your favorite social media and www.discov- features a spark of American character. erputnam.com at Killingly High fun from our favorite films October 4 features Information to submit your and theme parks and offers the SteamPunk (A Retro Futurism artwork for the First Fridays KILLINGLY – State p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Investing in opportunity to dress up as your Party): Retro Futurism is a Poster Contest can also be Representatives Anne and improving Connecticut’s favorite character movement in the creative arts found at www.discoverput- Dauphinais (R-44, Killingly) transportation infrastructure Aug. 2 celebrates Happy 50th showing the influence of depic- nam.com. Vendor Applications and Rick Hayes (R-51, Putnam, is a priority among all law- Anniversary Woodstock! It’s tions of the future produced for Artists and Food can be Thompson) in conjunction with makers. With the Governor’s been 50 years since love and in an earlier era. Confused? found on www.discoverput- State Representative Laura recent budget address includ- peace were celebrated by half a Don’t be – just imagine yourself nam.com. Information for First Devlin (R-134), and Senator ing more than 50 tolls expected million people in upstate New dressed in an 1800’s Victorian Fridays can be found on www. Henri Martin (R-31), ranking on all major highways across York. Music, tie-dyes and flow- outfit then add in a little sci- discoverputnam.com, First members of the legislatures the state, this event will allow ers in your hair are the memo- ence fiction twist, like an Fridays in Downtown Putnam, Transportation Committee are area residents to share their ries that come along with this iPhone powered by steam. Or CT Facebook page or contact inviting the public to attend concerns, get their questions fabulous music festival that go in the opposite direction Sheila Frost at coordinator@ an informational forum on answered, and discuss poten- lives on in spirit and in our cul- and make your laptop look like putnambusiness.org tolls at Killingly High School tial alternatives. ture today. Join us for food, fes- an old typewriter. It’s Twenty on Wednesday, April 3 from 7 A2 • Friday, March 29, 2019 Villager Newspapers Crack cocaine bust in Putnam Police Logs PUTNAM — On March 19 at of Children and Family Services (DCF) Editor’s note: The information contained approximately 7 p.m. members of workers were contacted and arrived on in these police logs was obtained through the Connecticut State Police Troop-D scene. A separate case has been initiat- either press releases or public documents Quality of Life Task Force, the Statewide ed by DCF. Goulet was taken into cus- kept by the Connecticut State Police Troop Narcotics Task Force – East Office, the tody and was transported to the Troop D and is considered the account of the Putnam Police Department and person- D Danielson barracks and charged police. All subjects are considered innocent nel assigned to the Troop D “Danielson with Possession of Narcotics 21a-279a, until proven guilty in a court of law. If a Barracks” executed several search and Possession of Narcotics WITS 21a-278b, case is dismissed in court or the party is seizure warrants at #23 Hanley Street Operating a Drug factory 21a-277(c) and found to be innocent, The Villager, with in the Town of Putnam. Risk of Injury to a Minor 53-21. She was proper documentation, will update the log The search warrants were obtained released on a $50,000 cash/surety bond at the request of the party. after a lengthy investigation revealed and is to appear in Danielson Superior that Ashley Goulet, 35, was selling crack Court on 04/02/2019. TROOP D LOG cocaine from her residence. Once entry Members of the CT State Police are BROOKLYN was made into the residence by police committed to combating drug activity personnel, a systematic search was con- in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with Wednesday, March 20 ducted and approximately 15.3 grams of information regarding the illegal sale Jeffrey Haines, 55, of 160 Paradise prepackaged “crack” cocaine, one inop- of narcotics and /or synthetic marijua- Drive, Brooklyn, was charged with ille- erable handgun, scales, and packaging na are encouraged to call the Troop D gal operation of a motor vehicle under the equipment were seized. Due to a five QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at (860) operation of alcohol/drugs year old child residing at the residence, 779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook Courtesy photo DANIELSON the Drug Endangered Child (DEC) pro- page. tocol was followed. Two Department Ashley Goulet Wednesday, March 20 Nancy L Lafantasie, 59, of 1017 Providence Pike, Danielson, was charged ANIMALS How did you feel about the with a warrant continued from page A 1 support your cause received from Andrea Lee Reynolds, 40, of 61 Boys the school and the community? Avenue #A, Killingly, was charged with Steglitz – We had great support a warrant Thursday, March 21 from our principal, who was very Seney – I was surprised by how many people cared about this. Usually Erin Hausler, 40, of 7 Short Street Apt. enthusiastic about promoting the E, was charged with evading responsi- project. She’d come out with big stuffed we only get a couple people when we bility – serious physical injury, illegal animals to help us promote the cause. do these kind of projects. operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, and following Seney - It was nice to put them all Steglitz – We were asking for only too closely new stuffed animals, too. in the ambulance, and see how many PUTNAM there were. Why is it important for the NHS Tuesday, March 19 to do projects like this? Ashley Goulet, 45, of 23 Hanley Street, Putnam, was charged with possession of Seney - It feels like school is more narcotics, possession of narcotics with intention to sell, operating a drug factory, Jacks Trains than just, well, school. It’s something and risk of injury to a minor you can take pride in. Instead of just Friday, March 22 Buy and sell all gauges, model trains, sitting in a classroom. Jeremy Roy Shepard, 36, of 274 Lionel, American Flyer, H.O., and G&N! Providence Street Apt. #2, Putnam, was We also have Barbies’, glass, cars, Armstrong - It makes you feel like mom’s reaction. She was so happy. charged with traveling too fast (condi- Hess trucks, and bicycles. you’re part of something bigger than They had a couple old Beanie Babies tions), illegal operation of a motor vehicle Inside at the Eastern CT Flea Market just the classroom. You feel involved before this. We have a better sense under the influence of drugs/alcohol, and located at 43 Connecticut Mills Ave. in the community. Something like of community in the school. After a failure to drive in the proper lane Danielson CT. 06239 project like this one, we just feel proud. this, makes you relate more to public THOMPSON (site of the old Risom Mill) safety. You put yourself in their shoes. Open 9am-4pm • Sat- Sun Olivia Richman may be reached at Monday, March 18 Christone Gareau, 33, of 150 Church Steglitz - Even (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at Street, Thompson, was charged with a seeing Lindsay’s [email protected] THE SIDING STORE INC. warrant Siding • Roofing • Windows • Decks • Sunrooms SPRING SPECIALS AFFORDABLE! NOW IN EFFECT NEMBA bicycling season on tap BY OLIVIA RICHMAN Goodwin State Forest in Hampton same opportunity to forget the $$$$ NEWS STAFF WRITER Financing available to qualified customers! are at a social pace, beginners wel- stress in their lives. come. Wednesday Women’s Ride is “Many people are looking to thesidingstoreinc.com PUTNAM — The Quiet Corner We take pride an intermediate level evening ride get out, but don’t know the trails Chapter of the New England in our customer 860.423.7771 860.963.9035 with varying locations. 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Courtesy photos Donna O’Scolaigh Lange’s “Nocturnal.” “Piglet Siesta,” by Susan Emerson-Hill.

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER THOMPSON — The Thompson Ann C. Rosebrooks work will be featured at Community Art Show is coming to the Thompson Community Art Show. Thompson Public Library, on display from April 2 to April 26. Join the community for an opening reception on Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. There will be 101 works displayed, from painting and photography to sculptures. And they are by 68 Thompson citizens, who either work, live, or attend school in town. The mission of the show is to foster an appreciation of the visual arts, to provide an inclusive venue to showcase creative of Thompson artists, and to enrich the community of Thompson through artistic expression. “It’s wonderful,” said committee member Donna O’Scolaigh Lange. “I love being in solidarity with Thompson artists. There’s so much talent here. People I know, and people I had no “Charlie,” by Nancy Deede idea, are just so creative.” “Untitled,” by Frances Kornbluth, a resident of North Grosvenordale who passed away in 2014. Along with Lange, there are other people on the Thompson Community Art Show Committee that bring this The Thompson Public Library is no ence of right next to an original piece epic month-long exhibit to life: Nancy stranger to art shows. Each month, the of art. It’s a more immediate experi- Deede, Susan Emerson-Hill, Karen Friends of the Thompson Library sup- ence. You can see the textures. You can Durlach, Laura DiCarlo, Tricia Dustin, port Art @ the Library. This brings a read the artists’ statement, and figure Sarah Zabka, and Al and Lynn Landry. new artist to the library’s community out why and how it was made. There’s Working with the Friends of the room each month. just something about looking at the Accuracy Watch Thompson Library, the show will also Unfortunately, art galleries are not computer screen separates you from be collecting art supplies for various a very common thing these days, said the artwork you’re looking at.” The Villager Newspapers is com- TEEG programs, and non-perish- Lange. Instead, people are often view- mitted to accuracy in all its news able food items for their food pantry, ing art online. Olivia Richman may be reached at reports. Although numerous safe- during the reception, and throughout “It’s so nice to have a gathering place (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at guards are in place to ensure accu- the month. It’s just another way to in the community, where we can see [email protected]. rate reporting, mistakes can occur. original art,” she said. “It’s the experi- bring the community together. 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KILLINGLY — Killingly High School to share their amazing talents with us many fond memories of my high school performance have benefited numerous graduates Class of 82’ Donna LaHaie, over the past 19 years and I could not years because of my involvement with local and National non-profit 501 (c) Class of 81’ David Panteleakos and be more excited to go back to where it band, choir and stage performance. (3) beneficiaries including: American Class of 80’ Ted Reynolds, combine their all started for us, Killingly High School. Reflecting back, I especially remem- Cancer Society, American Red Cross, efforts to help raise money for Killingly We will be performing the music of jazz, ber how impactful Pam Rogers was on Day Kimball Healthcare, Doctors High School Music Programs and big band and Broadway with a 24-piece my singing experience as our Choral Without Borders, Eastern Connecticut Quinebaug Valley Community College professional orchestra, commissioned Director and how I look back now with Performing Arts Association (ECPAA), Foundation with a benefit concert set musical arrangements; and with profes- such fond memories.” Habitat for Humanity, Hale YMCA for Saturday, March 30 at Killingly sional technical lighting and sound sup- Broadway Live Productions began Youth and Family Center, HealthQuest High School called “Voices in Concert port. It does not get any better than this in 2000 and has staged hundreds of per- of Northeastern Connecticut, Hurricane with The New England Jazz Ensemble.” for a music lover.” Ted Reynolds added, formers, musicians and actors over 19 Katrina Relief Fund, Putnam Rotary All three local Northeast Connecticut “I am so honored to be performing on years with thousands of people attend- Club, Thompson Lions Club, Thomson residents attended Killingly High March 30th with Donna and Dave, as it ing one of the many productions at Ecumenical Empowerment Group School and QVCC in the 80’s while is our time to give back to a school that local venues including: Broadway Live (TEEG), Interfaith Human Services of growing up in Northeast Connecticut gave us so much and to once again be a 2000, 2001, 2005, 2009 and 2015, Voices in Putnam and Daily Bread Food Pantry, and have been actively involved in phil- part of an effort to help to raise money Concert 2003, 2004, Voices and Friends The Bradley Playhouse, Quinebaug anthropic events centered on music and for student scholarships for higher 2003, Encore!, Broadway Live Helping Valley Community College (QVCC) live performance as part of Broadway education is so rewarding.” All three Hands, Broadway Live Christmas 2006, Foundation. Tickets are are now avail- Live Productions for the past 19 years. attended both Killingly High School 2009, DIVAS Live, Follow The Fifty Red able on-line at www.mybroadwaylive. David Panteleakos, creator and owner and attended QVCC at some point in Dress DIVAS, Les Misérables and The com of the production company stated, their undergraduate academic experi- Conncert and Michael Dutra “Simply “Donna and Ted have been so generous ences. Donna LaHaie stated, “I have so Sinatra.” All net proceeds from every Flexer leads passage of early voting proposal KILLINGLY — The Constitution to Allow for Early tee voting. Voter participation citizens to vote prior to Election twelve states that does not have Government Administration Voting and No-Excuse Absentee in our democracy is paramount Day and more than 40 million any provision for early voting and Elections Committee Voting,” seeks to amend sec- and we want everybody’s voice voters nationwide did in 2018,” and one of nine that requires of the Connecticut House of tions of the Constitution of the to be heard.” said Secretary of the State an excuse in order to vote by Representatives advanced State Connecticut to allow for “I am pleased to see the com- Denise Merrill. “Connecticut absentee ballot. Neighboring House Joint Resolution 161 on any elector to vote by absentee mittee move forward with this citizens deserve the same oppor- states Rhode Island and New March 20 at the state capitol ballot without an excuse needed critical piece of legislation. tunity to conveniently cast their Hampshire are also in that in Hartford, a proposal that and to provide at least three With increased civic engage- ballots. Allowing sixteen year group of twelve states that do would create a statewide refer- days of in-person voting prior to ment, citizens want to exercise olds to preregister to vote will not have early voting. endum to amend Connecticut’s Election Day. their fundamental right to vote, make voter registration more “We should be doing all we Constitution on allowing early “Voting is a fundamental and Connecticut’s voters must accessible to young voters, a can to reduce barriers to voting voting. State Senator Mae right and we should be doing have opportunities to partici- group that has lower historic and encouraging civic partic- Flexer (D-Killingly) is Senate all we can to make it easier for pate in democracy that work participation in the electoral ipation in our communities,” chair of the Government people to exercise that right,” with their busy and, sometimes, process. Encouraging voting said Senator Flexer. “Life is Administration & Elections Flexer said. “We must create unpredictable schedules. Early early in life often creates a life- unpredictable and it is unreal- Committee. more opportunities for people voting would allow increased time voter.” istic to have one day to vote House Joint Resolution to vote, through extending the participation in elections and Thirty-nine states and the in-person and expect everybody 161, “Resolution Proposing period for in-person voting and would ensure voters’ interests District of Columbia, offer some to get to the polls on that day. an Amendment to the State allowing for no-excuse absen- are fairly represented,” said form of early voting. Twenty- I’m thrilled that we are one step State Representative Dan Fox eight states and the District of closer to making early voting a (D-Stamford) who serves as Columbia allow any voter to reality.” House chair of the Government vote by absentee ballot with- The bill now awaits a vote by Administration & Elections out needing an excuse, while the House. Committee. in nineteen states, an excuse is “39 states already allow their required. Connecticut is one of Danielson employment and training workshops

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EASTFORD — On Saturday, March of the Grand Prix in Best Display cat- 23, 16 youngsters competed in Eastford’s egory were: First Place Abigail Budd; Grand Prix (also known as a pinewood and Tied for Runner Up Brianna derby) as 100 folks looked on. The Burgess and Hunter Brandriff (all from young folks created their wood racing Eastford). The cars were timed as they cars in many shapes and designs. And slid down a long track located in the the winners were: Grand Prix Fastest Community Room of the Congregational Car category: First Place Penny York Church of Eastford. The crowd cele- of Pomfret; Second Place David Budd; brated with a spaghetti dinner. Third Place Owen Budd. The winners

David Barlow photos Eastford’s Grand Prix First Place for Fastest Eastford’s Grand Prix Second Prize for Fastest Car was won by Penny York of Pomfret. Eastford’s Grand Prix on March 23 drew 16 competitors, 14 of whom are shown here. Car was won by David Budd of Eastford. Courtney co-sponsors legislation to lower health premiums WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman clock back on protection for patients dies in the Marketplace; and, Providing health coverage. Reversing efforts to Joe Courtney (CT-2nd district) became with pre-existing conditions, but this funding for reinsurance, to help with stifle participation by requiring open an original cosponsor on March 26 of latest attempt by the President to total- high cost claims, improve Marketplace enrollment outreach, education, and the Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions ly dismantle the Affordable Care Act stability, and prevent the Trump funding for navigators; Investing in & Making Healthcare More Affordable would do that, and more. I have voted Administration’s sabotage from rais- state efforts to conduct outreach to Act, sweeping new legislation that will once already in this new 116th Congress ing premiums. Strengthen protections increase enrollment, educate consum- lower Connecticut residents’ health to combat attempts to take protections for people with pre-existing conditions. ers of their rights, and help individuals insurance premiums, crack down on away from folks with pre-existing con- Curtailing the efforts to give states navigate the health insurance system; junk health insurance plans, strength- ditions, because Congress has a respon- waivers to undermine protections for Empowering states to implement en protections for people with pre-ex- sibility to stand up for Americans and people with pre-existing conditions and new approaches to increasing enroll- isting conditions, and combat attempts their health care. Introduction of this weaken standards for essential health ment and allows states to set up their to stifle enrollment in health insur- bill today is another step forward in benefits, which would leave consum- own Marketplaces; and Holding the ance through the Affordable Care Act. that fight, and towards meeting our ers with less comprehensive plans that Administration accountable for its use The bill was introduced following news promise of lower health costs for the do not cover needed services, such as of federal dollars dedicated to increas- from yesterday evening that the Trump American people.” prescription drugs, maternity care, and ing enrollment, outreach and running Administration asked a federal court The Protecting Pre-Existing substance use disorder treatment. the federal exchange. to strike down not only the Affordable Conditions & Making Health Care Stop insurance companies from sell- In January, Congressman Courtney Care Act’s protections for people with More Affordable Act of 2019 includes ing junk health insurance plans voted in favor of a resolution to strength- pre-existing conditions, but every other provisions that will: Lower health Stopping efforts to push Americans en Congress’s position to intervene part of the health law. insurance premiums with strength- into junk health insurance plans that do against the Texas v. U.S. lawsuit, which “Last night, in federal court, the ened and expanded affordability assis- not provide coverage for essential med- sought to strike down the entirety of Trump Administration argued for the tance. Strengthening tax credits in ical treatments and drugs, and that are the Affordable Care Act. The resolution elimination of the Affordable Care the Marketplace to lower Americans’ allowed to discriminate against people passed the House of Representatives Act, and every benefit and protection health insurance premiums and with pre-existing medical conditions. and affirmed the House Counsel’s that comes along with it – including allows more middle-class individuals Reverse the GOP’s health care sab- authorization to intervene as a party protections for people with pre-exist- and families to qualify for subsidies; otage that has needlessly driven up in the Republican-led lawsuit, asserting ing conditions,” said Congressman Ensuring that families who don’t have premiums and uninsured rates, and the House of Representatives’ authority Courtney. “People in eastern an offer of affordable coverage from empower states to innovate and invest to defend laws it has passed and enacted Connecticut do not want to turn the an employer can still qualify for subsi- in enrolling more people in affordable into law. Murphy joins bipartisan bill to combat Russian influence

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators legislation to the Senate. For too long, projects, and technical workshops to such as by facilitating negotiations for Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member Vladimir Putin has used Russia’s oil support projects in the earlier stages cross-border energy infrastructure and of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations and other energy sources to strong of development. Encourage the State assisting eligible countries improve Subcommittee on Europe and Regional arm Eastern European countries. This Department to ramp up its political and their energy markets and regulatory Security Cooperation, and Ron will boost private and public invest- diplomatic support to eligible countries environments. Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the ments in the region, creating jobs and Subcommittee, applauded the passage protecting our national security,” said of their European Energy Security and Murphy. Diversification Act in the U.S. House of “I’m pleased the House moved expe- Representatives on Monday night. U.S. ditiously to pass this legislation that Woodstock Dems Souper Supper Representatives Adam Kinzinger (IL- promotes European energy security 16) and Bill Keating (MA-9) introduced and supply diversification. I look for- the House version of their bill. ward to passing it in the Senate soon fundraiser set for March 30 The European Energy Security and to help address Russia’s attempts to Diversification Act provides new tools use its energy dominance to influence WOODSTOCK, Conn., Feb. 18 – Soup lovers rejoice! More than a dozen varieties of soups for the United States to combat malign other countries in the region,” said will be featured at this year’s Souper Supper, an annual community fundraiser hosted by the Russian influence and create econom- Johnson. Woodstock Democratic Town Committee. The popular event returns Saturday, March 30, from ic opportunities at home and abroad. The European Energy Security and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the East Woodstock Congregational Church, corner of Woodstock Rd. and Specifically, the legislation authorizes Diversification Act of 2019 would: Prospect St., East Woodstock. $1 billion in financing to catalyze U.S. Authorize financing to catalyze U.S. This year’s menu includes the following soups: squash; chicken; vegetable and bean; hamburger public and private sector investment public and private sector investment with vegetables; onion; matzoh ball; spicy Chinese vegetable; and kielbasa with cabbage, plus for European energy projects that, in strategically important energy proj- Chairman’s Chowder; chili; corn chowder and zucchini stew. Additional soups are likely, event paired with increased diplomatic and ects in eligible countries from fiscal coordinator Suzanne Woodward said. technical support, will help diversify year 2019 to 2023, including: Natural Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children 16 and younger. Tickets are available from Europe’s energy supply and decrease gas infrastructure such as intercon- WDTC members, at the door, or by calling 860-428-5074. Russia’s hold on the region. Russia nectors, storage facilities, LNG import A special treat at the Souper Supper will be an appearance from members of SINGS! The Quiet uses its dominance of the energy facilities, and reverse flow capacity. Corner Song-Swap. These performers will provide a brief warm-up for their Pete Seeger Tribute market, along with bribery, corrup- Electricity infrastructure, including “For Pete’s Sake,” later that evening (7:30 p.m at The First Congregational Church of Woodstock). tion, and propaganda, to undermine transmission infrastructure, storage Along with the multitude of soups, the menu also includes appetizers, bread and butter, salad, Western institutions and install pliant projects, and smart grids. Authorize dessert and non-alcoholic beverages. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. governments that are unable or unwill- $5 million per year in appropriations “The WDTC welcomes Democrats, Republicans, Independents, unaffiliated voters and citizens ing to counter Russia or its president, for the U.S. Trade and Development of all towns to join us and dine in a friendly atmosphere as we celebrate the democratic electoral Vladimir Putin. Agency (USTDA) for project feasibility process,” said Charles Super, WDTC chair. Funds raised will be used to support upcoming Dem- “I’m thrilled the House has sent our studies, reverse trade missions, pilot ocratic campaign efforts. A6 • Friday, March 29, 2019 Villager Newspapers

SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Charlie Lentz at LEARNING [email protected]. Earth hour at Crandall seminar West Thompson Dam at Westfield Church BY OLIVIA RICHMAN In 1833, Prudence Crandall opened the HOMPSON — Here in The Last Green don’t know how to use it, come early and NEWS STAFF WRITER Valley our starry nights are important. the McLeans will help get you started. first academy for young black women in Join us from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on They will talk about -- and answer -- all a building that still stands in the middle Saturday, March 30 at West Thompson kinds of astronomical trivia during the KILLINGLY — A program on the of Canterbury. Dam, 162 West Thompson Road, North observations. This is a family-friendly “Life & Legacy of Prudence Crandall” is This is the perfect time to discuss Grosvenordale, as we honor Earth Hour event. Please do not bring white lights of coming to the Westfield Congregational this part of the state’s history, said and our starry nights with a special any kind. To see where you are walking, Church on May 4 at 1:30 p.m. Sponsored Kowlosaki. astronomy program. please use a flashlight with a red light. by the Killingly Historical Society, “What was going on nationally in the Earth Hour is a global effort to turn The program will be held near the this educational and powerful semi- 1830s, with the abolitionist movement off the lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm, March overlook shelter or in the field, depend- nar is presented by former curator of and anti-slavery... This is very relevant 30, to shine a spotlight on the planet. If ing on conditions. Parking is the same Prudence Crandall Museum Kazimiera to today,” she said. “The racial animos- you can’t join us, you can still partici- for both. Please park in the lot near the Kowlosaki, and Kendal Smith, educator ity going on in the 1830s seems to have pate in Earth Hour. maintenance shed. of Prudence Crandall Museum. reared its ugly head. It never disap- As part of Earth Hour, TLGV Rangers For more information call TLGV at This is a program that Smith and peared, but lately a lot of that ‘us against Kim and Geoff McLean will lead a spe- 860-774-3300 or email [email protected]. Kowlosaki have brought to other histor- them’ mentality has resurfaced.” cial astronomy program. During the The Last Green Valley National ical societies in the area, since Prudence For more information, contact the program the group will observe some Heritage Corridor is the last stretch of Crandall has made such a huge impact Killingly Historical Society at info@ distant objects, such as galaxies, clus- dark night sky in the coastal sprawl on the area. And the world. Kowlosaki killinglyhistorical.org or by calling 860- ters of stars, Red Giants and Nebulae. between Boston and Washington, D.C. will go into Crandall’s background, and 779-7250. If you have a telescope - bring it. If you the events that happened in the 1830s that made her such an icon and trail- Olivia Richman may be reached at blazer. Smith is writing a book about (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at Crandall, and will discuss the legacy of [email protected] this woman. It shows that her work is HACKETT SIGNS WITH BU still inspiring people today. Killingly public school scholarships.

DAYVILLE — Killingly org/ uates of Killingly High Public Schools 2019- Applications are also School. All applications 20 Board of Education available at Killingly must be received and in Scholarship applications High School, 226 Putnam the Central Office, (not will be available starting Pike, Dayville and postmarked) by 4 p.m. on April 1. Applications can Killingly Public Schools’ April 30. There will be no be accessed by logging Central Administration exceptions. Please do not onto Killingly Publics Office, 79 Westfield Ave., fax or email applications. Schools website at http:// Danielson. www.killinglyschools. Students must be grad-

Courtesy photo WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy senior Cole Hackett, flanked by his parents College news John and Brenda, signs his National Letter of Intent to play men’s soccer at Boston Emily Hughes of Eastford, University on March 20 on the South Campus at Woodstock Academy. was named to the Dean’s List for the First semester at Cornell University. Andrew Hughes of Eastford, a student at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, just completed an internship in Florence, Italy in Italian business.

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BY OLIVIA RICHMAN charoset, an apple-based food that looks Egyptians until they agreed to free the body who grew up in any kind of Jewish NEWS STAFF WRITER like the red clay Jews used when build- Jews. home,” said Schimmel. ing the Egyptian pyramids. But it’s also Steven Schimmel has been leading this But the dinner is also open to everyone PUTNAM — The community is invit- sweet, like the sweetness of liberty, of Passover service for years. He said that else in the community. ed to Congregation B’nai Shalom’s annu- being freed. all of these symbols and songs are a way “Everyone can identify with the cele- al Community Passover on April 19. The Even leading up to Passover, tradition- to remind Jews not only of their freedom bration of freedom,” he continued. “Most participatory service and dinner is a al Jewish people don’t eat bread. They from slavery, but of the people in the people have experienced similar things time to not only remember the Jew’s also eliminate all bread crumbs from the world who are still enslaved. They pray in their histories. It’s a joyous holiday. slavery in Egypt, but celebrate freedom. house. This is because the Jews that fled for their freedom as well. People love celebrating with other people It’s a time for the community to come Egypt were in such a big hurry that they The food is also a big draw of this of different faiths.” together. didn’t have time for their dough to rise. important celebration. The main dish For more information on this event, Community Passover will start with Now, when Jews eat kosher, they can is a traditional brisket, paired with all contact Sue Stern at susandstern@gmail. a Seder Service, which includes some only eat Matzot that comes from a factory kinds of vegetables. There will also be com. special readings and Passover songs. that finishes each piece in less than 18 Matzot Ball Soup. The service also discusses the tradition- minutes, not allowing it to rise. For many Jewish people, having Olivia Richman may be reached at (860) al symbols that adorn each Passover Children in attendance will also partic- Passover Seder with family and friends 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at olivia@ Seder plate, like salt water, which stands ipate in crafts and get goodie bags based is a tradition. stonebridgepress.com for the tears people cried as slaves, and on the 10 plagues God brought upon the “It’s just fond memories for every- Show at Memory Lane Café PUTNAM — Memory Lane Charla Beattie, MLC Activities Café recently hosted Mike Coordinator. “We can’t wait to and Beth Silvia for an after- have them return”. The Silvias noon of music and humorous reside in Thompson with their stories. Smiles and laughter seven children many of whom were plentiful as Mike and Beth participate in their family band encouraged participation from suitably called Grow Your Own the audience with their joyful Band. To learn more about songs. “We are fortunate to have Memory Lane Café and/or the Mike and Beth Silvia entertaind at this caliber of talent living right Mike and Beth Show call 860- Memory Lane Café. here in the Quiet Corner” says 963-1077.

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Telephone: (860) 928-1818 planning Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner for women Financial The thief LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Focus JIM ZAHANSKY INVESTMENT of time Climate change scare ADVISER I want to thank the two writers who took scientists and politicians can do to stop it. It Maybe it’s spring fever. Or are we the time to rebut my climate change scare is impossible that all the renewable energy In financial planning, all procrastinators? I’m drawn to a letter of March 15th. Of course, the writers known to man could ever produce enough women face a unique set of series of recent articles on the topic of were quick to judge me wrongly as a denier power to sustain the 7.5 billion people on this challenges that require a procrastination. Is it procrastination of climate change when in fact I clearly planet. When the liberal lefties in this coun- strategic approach to man- when I want to read about distractions stated that “every junior high student has try choose to resort to scaring us about the aging their assets so they rather than get going on my to-do list? been taught throughout the 20th century, dangers of cow flatulence (see the green new can achieve their goals. Of course it is. While I value self-disci- that the earth’s climate is changing.” It has deal), I’m done listening to their goofiness, This March, in recognition pline and getting things done, my mind always changed, and it will always continue and I refuse to take them seriously. of Women’s History Month, wanders all over. Perhaps yours does to change. The title of my letter was about The climate change scare is nothing more we’ll be exploring these too, especially this time of year. the “scare” that is being perpetrated upon than a new age religion. The only thing miss- unique challenges and strate- Nearly every day I take Americans. The “scam,” Mr. Day, is the lies ing is the sheet music to accompany their gies to overcome them. Also, an index card and write that are told to cause hysteria. As much as hymns. To these people, Al Gore is their God, be sure to tune-in to our pod- down what I intend to you might enjoy being right, the world is not scientists are their prophets and politicians cast and radio show “You & do. I start with the most going to end in 12 years due to CO2. In 2006, are their disciples. I would rather bow to the Your Money” and follow us pressing thing and move the climate scare mouthpiece, Al Gore, told holy cows of India (for the T-bones of course), on social media where we’ll on. In the middle I bury us all that the oceans would rise by 20 feet in than to the lying scaremongers of the liberal be recognizing the smart and several items I know I 10 years. He was only off by roughly 20 feet. lefties in this country. Does anyone ever talented women of the Weiss, ought to do, but I don’t The hysteria surrounding climate change wonder why approximately 90 percent of sci- Hale & Zahansky Strategic feel like doing. Lately is what I was referring to when I called it entists and academia contribute solely to the Wealth Advisors team. the mid-ground has been a scam. Americans generally accept that Democrats? I never wonder about it because We will continue this taken up with the task of illegal immigration is a greater threat to our any reasonable person knows why. As month by discussing estate NANCY WEISS calling a specialist about country, so the scare tactics are not convinc- the bank robber Willie Sutton knew, “that’s planning for women. a pesky tooth. I imagine ing. where the money is.” It’s called pay to play. Statistically speaking, myself off on a trip that One liberal writer/scaremonger accused This scheme simply means that political con- women live longer than men; is suddenly interrupted by a tooth ache. me of writing too long of a letter and acknowl- tributions are made to the “correct” people if you’re married, that means That will move me toward making the edged he/she refused to read beyond the first and grant money is returned to them from that the odds are that you’re call. paragraph. But, still managed to criticize the taxpayers. going to outlive your hus- I wasn’t brought up to procrastinate. me for being a denier of their religion. So Anyone who refuses to see the corruption band. That’s significant for Just make a decision was the mantra of much for trying to engage with a democrat- behind the climate scare deserves the fate a couple of reasons. First, it my family. Shillyshally was a word they ic socialist. My second liberal inquisitor which accompanies the belief in their false means that if your husband used to describe the process of messing thought I didn’t write enough because I did Gods. Worshiping the perceived power of dies before you, you’ll like- around to make up one’s mind. Action not answer all his questions and inane opin- man is a fool’s errand. If throwing money ly inherit his estate. More of nearly any description was always ions. There is just no way to please a liberal at a problem could produce positive results, importantly, though, it better than evaluation. Whether the unless you bow at their alter. The only thing this country would have the best educational means that to a large extent, activity was reading a book or digging missing from these types of people is their system in the world, rather than the most you’ll probably have the last a trench, if done with vigor, it was okay. rallying cry: “Help us stop climate change inept and corrupt. Liberals believe that all word about the final dis- Don’t just sit there. Do something! today. Prove you care by sending a check to their food comes from a grocery store and position of all of the assets Eventually I came to enjoy doing two the Democratic National Committee immedi- their kids think that welfare is a career you’ve accumulated during things at once. I could read a book and ately.” Many democratic socialists, running choice. Colleges are producing educated idi- your marriage. But advanced scratch the dog with my foot. Now I for president, are making millions doing just ots with worthless degrees, so is it any won- estate planning isn’t just for listen to books in the car so that I can this with all their ignorant posturing. They der that these same people believe everything women who are or were mar- drive and “read” at the same time. I’m sound like the old joke: “I’m from the govern- a stranger tells them about climate change? ried. You’ll want to consider especially happy to rev up all household ment and I’m here to help, trust me.” So, let’s recap. I am, for the record, all whether these concepts and appliances at once: run the washing My question is this, is the climate mostly in with the “possibility” that the world is strategies apply to your spe- machine, the dishwasher, the oven and changing due to man or is the earth just getting warmer even though the signs show cific circumstances. the coffee maker so that I can walk from naturally producing more CO2? Yes, I know that it has leveled off over the last 20 years, Transfer taxes: When one to another as if I am an overseer in a that our “brilliant” non-biased liberal sci- according to NOAA. I might even agree that you transfer your property great mill building coordinating a proj- entists have concluded that it is “man’s” mankind is making it worse, even though during your lifetime or at ect. I’ve read that we can’t multi-task, fault. Call me a skeptic! I wonder if liberals NOAA admits that the earth’s natural cli- your death, your transfers but I know that most of us can bounce exclude themselves from this list of “man” mate variability of El Nino’s, La Nina’s, solar may be subject to federal gift a baby on one hip and stir an actual or because they are the holy warriors in this activity and even volcanic eruptions all play tax, federal estate tax, and figurative pot with the other. crusade to screw America. So, if it is the fault a large part in climate variations. Are you federal generation-skipping When I procrastinate, I believe I am of this group called “man,” what does that with me so far, liberals? So, let’s not lie transfer (GST) tax. (The top being lazy. Fortunately, the latest arti- fully entail? Could it be “man’s” fault from or misconstrue my words or intent in next estate and gift tax rate is 40%, cle (NYT 3/25/19) tells me I am procras- the destruction of the rain forest in Brazil week’s issue as done previously. Lastly, with and the GST tax rate is 40%.) tinating because I am in a bad mood. (trees naturally absorb CO2) to create more all of that being simplified for the Kool-aide Your transfers may also be I procrastinate to enjoy feeling good farm land in order to raise cattle for cheaper drinkers out there, what are you going to do subject to state taxes. right now rather than later when I’ve beef for Americans? Could it be from the about climate change without making the Federal gift tax: Gifts you accomplished something. When I feel mankind of the two other great emitters of cure worse than the disease? My faith in make during your lifetime bad about myself for procrastinating, CO2, China and India? Two countries that liberals is such that, if they could lower the may be subject to federal gift the article tells me, my negativity might American politicians refuse to hold account- global temperature by eliminating CO2, they tax. Not all gifts are subject lead me to do it even more. Instead of able. Or, is it as I contended previously, the would go too far and kill off all life on the to the tax, however. You can feeling, I use an app on my phone when fault of “man” because the world’s population planet to prove that they could. make annual tax-free gifts I sit down to write. I set the timer for 25 has exploded? Get scientists and politicians The personal attacks on me by Mr. Day of up to $15,000 per recipi- minutes and promise myself not to move to stop “mankind” from breeding and the were quite funny and predictable. When ent. Married couples can until it goes off. Often the technique CO2 problem will solve itself. I fully accept you can’t defeat the message, shoot the mes- effectively make annual tax- works. all these man-made causes for increased CO2, senger. Apparently, he is a staunch liberal free gifts of up to $30,000 per If my natural bias is toward action along with auto, plane and industrial pollu- who has bought into and is proud of the left’s recipient. You can also make rather than reflection, it is also a mind- tion. In the last 45 years the world’s popula- foolish agenda to destroy our country in an tax-free gifts for qualifying set that doesn’t allow much for bad tion has doubled, mostly in under-developed attempt to save the world. Yes, I blame the expenses paid directly to edu- moods. If my procrastination doesn’t countries. Of course, a blanket “mankind” liberals for all this hysteria because they cational or medical services come from an emotional source, it is accusation always suffices when specifics are the ones screaming constantly about an providers. And you can also hard to cure with the recommended must be ignored. Again, I ask, what are the issue that only they see as a calamity. I did make deductible transfers to procedure, which is “self-compassion”. chicken littles of this world’s plans for these not mean to hit a nerve with this man but your spouse and to charity. We may need to forgive ourselves for pesky problems? The simple answer: Destroy apparently, I did. I hear-by humbly apolo- There is a basic exclusion lapses in judgement, forgetting where America’s economy. gize to him and his many earthly Gods and amount that protects a total we left our keys or being short with I stated that I was agnostic regarding cli- overlords (scientists and politicians). Much of up to about $11,400,000 (in a loved one but notable people, such mate change not because it may be changing could be said to criticize Mr. Day’s retort, but 2019, $11,180,000 in 2018) from as Henry David Thoreau thought pro- for the worse because of anything mankind editorial space is always a concern when you gift tax and estate tax. crastination was just the thing to fuel may be doing, but rather because it has don’t own the paper you depend upon to voice Federal estate tax: Property creativity. turned into a scare for the rest of us to buy an opinion. My many thanks to the Villager you own at death is subject He said: “How vain it is to sit down into. The louder someone yells, the less and its staff for allowing a civil conversation to federal estate tax. As with to write when you have not stood up to respect I give them. I am agnostic about to be held on this much hyped topic. the gift tax, you can make deductible transfers to your live.” Sounds like an invitation to take climate change because if indeed it is real, Gerry Renaud spouse and to charity, and a walk to me. there is not a non-harmful thing that the Brooklyn Charles Dickens put it best. He said: there is a basic exclusion “Procrastination is the thief of time, amount that protects up to collar him.” about $11,400,000 (in 2019, While I’m looking for a way to get Cost of not having children $11,180,000 in 2018) from tax. a grip on my procrastination, I’ll step Portability: The estate of someone who dies in 2011 outside and enjoy my favorite ailment, Last week’s article in the Village ‘What It espoused by the media and most politicians, spring fever. or later can elect to transfer Costs To Raise Kids Today’ highlighted how including the Pope. (We even had two letters any unused applicable exclu- expensive and burdensome having children to editor on this in last weeks’ Villager). sion amount to his or her is. It mentioned three different studies that Many politicians have moved away from the surviving spouse (a concept point to totals north of $230,000 lifetime cost stance of keeping abortion ‘safe, legal and referred to as portability). for childrearing expenses. Normally, this rare’ to abortion on demand for any reason, The surviving spouse can use Letters would have been the article I glimpse over up until the moment of birth this deceased spousal unused on the way to view the Police Logs, but in In the last few months, we have witnessed exclusion amount (DSUEA), light of everything we are seeing and hear- US Senators and Representatives vote along with the surviving Policy ing from the media and our political leaders, against keeping infants’ alive that have sur- spouse’s own basic exclu- this begs the question; ‘What is the cost of vived an abortion and we’ve even had the sion amount, for federal gift not having children?’ To examine this ques- VA Governor (and others) defend infanti- and estate tax purposes. For Letters to the editor may be e-mailed tion holistically, it may be helpful to look at cide. New York has taken the unprecedented example, if someone died in to [email protected] a few facts as a starting point: step of changing the law that calls the death 2011 and the estate elected Please include your place of resi- In developed countries, the TFR (Total of a pregnant woman a ‘double homicide’ so to transfer $5,000,000 of the dence and phone number for verifica- Fertility Rate - replacement rate outside of as to ensure children in the womb are not unused exclusion to the sur- tion, not publication. Letters must be migration) is 2.1. This means we need 2.1 considered people viving spouse, the surviving received by noon on Tuesdays. children on average to replace ourselves. In If people of child bearing age have spent spouse effectively has an the US, we have dropped to 1.88 TFR, the low- their entire lives bombarded in school and applicable exclusion amount est since the Great Depression. Europe is in via the media with messages like “people of about $16,400,000 to shelter even worse shape (sources data.worldbank. are a virus on the planet”, “there are too transfers from federal gift or org / data.UN.org or www.worldpopulation- many people in the world”, “we are facing an estate tax in 2019. review). New England states occupy the ‘existential threat’ to life due to our polluting Indexing for inflation: The dubious honor of being the lowest out of all the planet”, and “babies are not really people annual gift tax exclusion, the 50 when it comes to population contribution until some point after birth”, is it any won- gift tax and estate tax basic in the country, aside from Oregon. CT has a der that they are having less children? The exclusion amount, and the TFR of 1.59. There has been a constant drum- new titular head of the Democratic Party, GST tax exemption are all beat since the late 60’s / early 70’s about over- Alexandria Occasio-Cortez, herself recently indexed for inflation and may population by Malthusian theorists. (see The asked publically “Given climate change, is increase in future years. Population Bomb written by Paul and Anne it still ok to have children?” The movement Income tax basis: Ehrlich). There are no shortage of believ- ‘Birth Strike’ is filled with people that have Generally, if you give prop- ers that humans are destroying the planet. This religion is taught in our schools and Turn To CHILDREN page A9 Turn To ZAHANSKY page A9 V illager Newspapers Friday, March 29, 2019 • A9

Killingly Killingly’s earliest seafarers at 300 word ‘protection’ might also appear. James S. Copp. Luck was with me. In the Japanese. “Fortunately the twilight, Small engravings of the American eagle addition to several brief mentions of his and some little delay by the Japanese in often served to decorate and establish death, I found a lengthy article about getting the required range with their MARGARET the nationality of the document. A some of his adventures at sea. The guns, allowed the anchor to be raised WEAVER serial number was included on every Vermont Chronicle of Montpelier, VT and sails spread, and a light wind most Customs Protection Certificate for carried the following in its December providentially sprang up, and bore the record keeping purposes. The wording 17, 1881 issue. It was sent to [the paper] Christian ship and her company steadi- Several weeks ago when I was look- of the document was standardized, hav- by Rev. Dr. Wickham of Manchester, ly away beyond the range of the inhospi- ing for information on John Keyes, son ing been transcribed on many exam- Vermont, who knew Captain Copp very table guns, but not until two of the shot of Mary who received the first U. S. pat- ples, verbatim from the Act of 1796. The well …and the article first appeared in had struck the vessel, happily, however ent granted to a female, I came across a Act of 28 May 1796, entitled ‘An Act for the Dedham Transcript of September only tearing up some of her deck plank most intriguing entry on Ancestry.com. the Protection and Relief of American 17 (1881). ‘With a good education in and gunwale. Many shot, however, “M ? John? Kees in the U.S. Seamen’s Seamen’, provided certificates for the both public and private schools, [James passed over and uncomfortably near Protection Index, 1796-1871”. The doc- protection of American seamen from Copp] came, a youth to Salem,… and them.” “’Captain Copp returned as mas- ument provided the following infor- the threat of impressment by the Royal entered a dry goods store; but health ter of the Morrison, her captain having mation: Declaration date-9 May 1806; Navy. (American Maritime Documents failing, he turned a longing eye upon died before leaving Chinese waters. He Declaration port-New London; age-26; 1776-1860 by Douglas L. Stein, 1992; the large ships then so numerous there, afterward sailed many years for Messrs. birth year-about 1780; birthplace-Kill- https://research.mysticseaport.org/ and together with another young friend, Minot & Hooper of Boston, then engaged ingly, CT; Certificate Number-3750; item/l006405/l006405-c041). applied to the captain of one of them, to in the general East India trade, and by Height-5’7;” (http://library.mysticsea- A second Killingly native also be taken before the mast. He was tall them was highly esteemed and implicit- port.org/i ) This John was the right age appeared in the Mystic Seaport and slender, with some indications of ly trusted”. Copp died in Dedham but to be the son of Mary and John Kies, Database for U. S. Seamen’s Protection lung trouble, and the captain, looking was brought back to the family plot on but the staff at the Mystic Seaport were Certificates — James S. Copp. His dec- hard at him said, ‘Do you think you can Putnam Heights for burial. unable to find additional information to laration date was 9 March 1830; his stand it to live on salt junk and hard I had planned to write about a third help confirm my hypothesis. Even so, declaration port was Salem; his age was tack, young man?’ To which he replied, Killingly seafarer in this column but this individual had Killingly as a birth- 21; his birth year was about 1809; his with the resolution that ever after char- have run out of room. William H. place, so the information has become birthplace was Killingly, Connecticut; acterized him until his brain was affect- Shippee, who served on the Charles W. part of my accumulated store of tidbits. his certificate number was 11111. I ed by disease, ‘I can stand it, sir, if Morgan, will have to wait until next (Special thanks to Sarah Cahill and her know much more about James S. others can.’ The captain again looked week. staff at Mystic Seaport for assistance Copp than John Keyes since Copp hard at him a moment, and then said, If you have relatives who have with that request). was born near me in the Cady-Copp ‘I’ll take you,’ and ever after he ‘stood gone to sea from this inland part of The document provided food for House, which belongs to the Aspinock whater others did.’ After a few severe Connecticut, please email me or call the thought about what was happening Historical Society of Putnam, and is voyages to Havana for sugar, and then Killingly Historical and Genealogical nationally at the beginning of the 19th on the National Register of Historic to the north of Europe, Hamburg and Center. After all, a sailor is not one of century and about how dangerous it Places. Copp and his two wives were St. Petersburg, in a trade now become this area’s usual occupations. could be for American sailors with the buried in the Putnam Heights Cemetery obsolete through the production of beet international hostilities. I also was located on the easterly side of Liberty sugar in Europe, he became mate, and Margaret M. Weaver Killingly curious about the document itself. Highway (Route 21), Putnam, adjacent subsequently embarked in East India Municipal Historian. Special thanks to “Seamen’s Protection Certificates to Wilson Road. I was always intrigued voyages from New York. He was mate my son Gabriel Weaver for connecting were usually printed documents, vary- because his first wife Abigail Dresser of the ship Morrison of New York, me with Sarah Cahill and to Sarah and ing in size and style, that were carried Copp, born in 1818, died on July 31, belonging to Messrs. Talbot, Olyphant her staff at Mystic Seaport for their assis- by American seamen as proof of citi- 1849 and was buried at sea. The co-or- & Co.,, about 1837, during her memo- tance. For additional information email zenship. The certificate was obtained dinates of her burial were engraved on rable voyage to Japan.” Copp’s ship, Weaver at margaretmweaver@gmail. by the individual through the custom- her tombstone (Latitude 30 degrees 10 which held several missionaries, was in com or visit the Killingly Historical & house, public notary, or U.S. Consul minutes North; Longitude 67 degrees Hong Kong harbor when six Japanese Genealogical Center Wed. or Sat. 10-4 when required in a foreign port. It con- 33 minutes West). James S. Copp, who sailors, driven there by a gale, came or www.killinglyhistorical.org. or call tained the person’s name, birthplace, died August 28, 1881 in West Dedham, into port. Hoping to gain an entrance 860-779-7250. Like us at Facebook at approximate age, height, skin color, Massachusetts, and his second wife M. into Japan, the Morrison planned to www.facebook.com/killinglyhistorical- eye and hair color, and other distinc- Henrietta (Cole) were both interred in take them into the decidedly unfriend- society. Mail for the Killingly Historical tive descriptive information, such as the same cemetery. ly territory. Soon after arriving at & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the the location of scars or tattoos. ‘United I recently started an online subscrip- Nagasaki, the ship was surrounded Killingly Historical and Genealogical States of America’ was often printed tion to newspapers.com so was curious by many small boats; entrance was Center should be sent to PO Box 265, prominently across the top, and the to see if I could find any mention of refused, and cannon were set up by Danielson, Ct. 06329. Spring please!

Remember how I we know as winter is and it snowed while we were ber it took my dad four days to show up. We made forts with went shopping for hopefully nearing it’s there. In all they’ve had over shovel out the cars because the those red snow block makers jeans, but instead end, and that dirty one hundred inches of snow snow was up to the roofs. We from Benny’s, had snowball came home with snow is finally melting this year, and winter isn’t even didn’t have power for a week fights, created elaborate tun- perennial seeds, seed so we can see the lawn, close to being over for them. so my brother, and I camped nels through the yard, then starter kits, and a Our driveway is dirt, They can keep it too! I don’t out in the living room with marched back into the house grow light? Well they and most of it is also ski anymore because I’ve real- our parents. We had one of in our soaking wet snowsuits are doing so well! I on the lawn…pushed ized my mortality as I’ve gotten those green metal corner fire- so Mom could hang everything started them early there from the plow- older, and I’ve never ridden a places, and that was our heat up around the fireplace to dry because I really want ing. If I wanted a berm snowmobile. I was under one source for the week. Blankets or until John, and I would start them to be established Red’s in the front yard, it once. My cousin ran over me hanging in the doorways to fighting, and she would send when I replant them would be perfect…but I with his yellow Skidoo when I trap the heat in our makeshift us outside again. I think we outside. My little, Word don’t. So that massive was five but I’ve never had the camp while trips to the bath- enjoyed snow so much more as green babies are doing gravel, and dirt mound opportunity to be the one doing room required a coat, and hat kids because we didn’t have the well other than hav- has to be dragged back the driving. I sport a nice, lit- because it was on the other side responsibility of making sure ing to restart a dozen BRENDA into the drive which as tle scar under my chin from of the house where you could everything still ran smooth no seedlings because the PONTBRIAND of now is a mud pit. the encounter. We enjoyed the see your breath, because it was matter what weird weather little cat knocked the The motorcycles in the snow so much more when we nowhere near the heat source. chaos is tossed our way. lid off of one of the garage are beckoning were kids. The storm of seven- My brother and I loved the new flats, and ate them. Before I to be ridden, and pool cover ty-eight was the best…unless style of living but our parents Brenda Pontbriand is an forget, I’m sending a big shout wants to come off. We went you were an adult of course. were probably having break- advertising account executive out to Ed Bauch of Putnam to Dorchester, New Hampshire We lived on Letters street in downs living in one room with for the Villager Newspapers. who called me after reading last weekend to visit Sean’s Putnam, which was a steep hill us for a week. I’m sure we ate She can be reached at (860) my last column, and offered to family, and see his brother in a so the town closed it down it but I have no idea how Mom 928-1818, and brenda@villager- help me program the new fobs Blue’s Brothers tribute group. snowed, and all the neighbor- prepared anything. When newspapers.com for Rachel’s car. Thanks Ed! They currently have four feet hood kids got to sled, and ski you’re a child those things like The cold, wet bucket of suck of snow around their house, on it for a few days. I remem- dinner, and heat just sort of

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CHILDREN nucleus of society. Our children are who are dying, it’s usually not spending up to $3,500 per year in child tax cred- continued from page A 8 the future plumbers, scientists, teach- time with loved ones that they mention its.) Don’t put pressure on yourself to ers, first responders etc. in our commu- as their biggest regret. Why? Because have a house or material things first, already answered that question in the nities. They are future taxpayers and loved ones (most notably our children) or to equip your kids with every gadget negative. caretakers for us when we are old and bring us the most happiness. Science out there. Children can be perfectly Add on top of all this, the notion that invalid. Not looking at it this way is to seems to back this up. A study by the happy in a small dwelling with parents children are an expensive cost center risk a future like what the Japanese are Max Planck Institute for Demographic who love them. They will benefit more and anyone contemplating having a living right now. The Japanese, who Research found a direct correlation from your attention, as will you, than kid or two should be well settled into have 1.44 TFR, are in full panic mode between children and happiness. Other game consoles, iPhones and the latest their career with money saved before and racing to develop robots as fast as studies show greater mental health, fashion. Families most often find a way starting a family, and it’s not at all they can to take care of their elderly. better relationship skills and even to make due financially and there is no surprising that most millennials when (Especially since they eschew any type lower blood pressure in those that better structure than the family unit polled are opting not to have children. of immigration) There is no doubt that have children versus those that don’t. for support. (See Forbes June 11, 2018 “Millennials there is a very strong utilitarian argu- Children cause us to examine things What last weeks’ article failed to Aren’t Having Kids”) Children are ment for having children - and for legal more closely as they ask us questions, examine is the ultimate cost to all of us often seen as burdensome or a box to immigration for that matter. to hold ourselves to a higher standard of not having children. When I reflect check off your bucket list after you’ve But beyond the necessity of preserv- so as to be an example for them and to on it, I can’t think of a single person lived life and are well established. The ing our society, it’s the happiness we give and receive love. I’ve ever met that said “I wish I had less messages we get are seldom positive. receive as people that may be most If you are contemplating having chil- children.” Can you? A different viewpoint is this. important when it comes to having dren and worried about the ‘expense’, Children are a gift that are as essential children. When people look back at perhaps you shouldn’t. It might be bet- Colum Lundt for us as people as they are for our soci- their fondest memories, it’s almost ter to think of them as an investment Woodstock ety and country. The family is the core always about family. When you read in your long-term happiness. (Plus the commentary and advice from people tax code will also help you by allowing A10 • Friday, March 29, 2019 Villager Newspapers

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(860) 315-5792 Community Gallery’s debut, poetry, a jazz Woodstock Baptist Church 23 Roseland Park trio, Admission is free. Info: 518 791 9474. Rd., Woodstock Presents How to grow a 156 River Road, Willington. www.thepack- small home meadow Creating a Native Plant April 5, Fri., noon to 8pm questions. (The SSMF is administered by the inghouse.us Corridor on Your Property for Pollinators and Club 2087 will hold a Lenten fish fry American Legion to provide temporary fi- Birds Presented by Kathy Connelly, CT Au- from in its hall at 1017 Riverside Drive, nancial assistance to qualified veterans.) UPCOMING (reserve now): thor & Landscape Designer *A $5 suggested North Grosvenordale. Fish and chips ($10); April 6, Sat., 8:30-2pm donation is requested of Non-Members (or baked haddock or fried shrimp ($11); fried April 6, Sat., 8-11am Vendors wanted for Car Boot Sale at Wood- join & use towards $25 annual dues)* scallops ($12, $15); fried clams ($16); sea- Finnish American Heritage Society pancake stock Historical Society, 523 Route 169, food platter ($17), and more. 860-923-2967, breakfast at the Finnish Hall, 76 N. Canter- Woodstock. $25 per space (12x20). Contact April 2, Tues., 6pm [email protected]. bury Road (Rt. 169), Canterbury. Serving Anthony Reed 860-771-1579 Commission on Aging Meeting, Ella Grasso oatmeal, Finnish Pannukakku (oven pan- Community Room, 65 Ballou St. Putnam. April 5, Fri., 5pm cake), sausage, home fries, scrambled eggs, May 4, Sat., Killingly Grange will offer either a baked fish pancakes with real maple syrup, toast, juice, Vendors wanted for Indoor Yard Sale at the April 3, Wed., 10-10:40am or a fried fish dinner with baked potato or coffee. Pulla will be available for sale! Live Atwood Hose Fire Station, Rte. 205 Waure- (& April 10, 17, 24, May 1) Preschool Story- fries, and coleslaw every Friday though Lent. music. $8 adults, kids 3-10 $5, under 3 free gan. $20.00 a table or 2 for $30.00. Sponsored time, Killingly Public Library, A story time $11 for baked dinnber, $10 for fried dinner. 860-546-6671www.fahs-ct.org find us on by the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Call 860-774-5194 held on Wednesday mornings for children Located at corner of Dog Hill and Hartford Facebook ages 3-5. Registration required. To register Pike in Dayville. Available for take-out or August 9, Friday for children’s programs at the Killingly Li- eat in. April 6, Sat., 7pm Join us for a Red Sox game: for $105: round- brary go to www.killinglypl.org or call 860- (and April 7, Sun., 2pm) American Classics trip motor coach transportation, ticket to 779-5383. April 6, Sat., 10:30am-1:30pm Repertory Company will present “A Raisin in game (right field box seating rows A-G) Bus Intro to Fly Tying. Get ready for fishing sea- the Sun” at the East Congregational Church, departs Danielson at 4pm. Call 860-423- April 3, Wed., 7pm son! Drop in at Pomfret Public Library for 220 Woodstock Rd., East Woodstock (860- 2591. Reserve your spot now!! Bingo every Wednesday night at St. James, a Fly Tying Open House, including demo, 928-7449). The play also will be performed 12 Franklin Street. Proceeds benefit St. display, basic instruction and Q & A with on April 12 and April 13, 7pm and April 14 DONATIONS WANTED James School. Derek May. For anglers of all ages! Details at 2pm at the Complex, 135 Main St., Put- April 16 – April 30, 10am– 5pm at pomfretlibrary.org. 860-9278-3475 10:30- nam Tickets are $20, students and seniors Donations of antiques and gently used April 3, Wed., 6:30-8pm 1:30 at Pomfret Public Library, 449 Pomfret $10. For info 860- 928-3178. household goods, furniture, toys, electron- Thompson Public Library Art at the Library St., Pomfret. ics, tools, books, decorative items, etc. for Annual Thompson Community Art Show April 6, Sat., 9am 65th annual Windham County 4-H Auction Reception. April 6, Sat., 7-8:30am Dr. Daniel O’Neill of the Day Kimball Med- & Tag Sale on May 3 & 4, 2019 accepted at (On view April 2 through April 26) Coor- The Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund ical Group will be leading a seminar enti- the lower level back entrance of the lodge, dinated by the Thompson Community Art (SSMF) assistance is available this Saturday tled “Health and Wholeness,” at Creation 326 Taft Pond Rd, Pomfret. 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BY CHARLIE LENTZ the rigors of the ECC. is you’re only as good this year,” Hehir said. The freshman on the “We’re looking to score VILLAGER EDITOR “I think they’re all as the competition you The sophomores on team include catcher a spot in the ECC tourna- PUTNAM — The level excited. It’s something play,” Hehir said. “I the team include pitch- Zachary Belleville, first ment our first year and of competition will be new for them. It’s apples think they’re up to the er and shortstop Colby baseman Ben Northup, make states,” Hehir said. raised as Putnam High’s and oranges comparing challenge.” Livingston, pitcher/out- utility player Jack “Our goal is eight wins baseball team joins the the CSC to the ECC. The Most of Hehir’s players fielder Nathan Barylski, Rindge, and utility man but if we get more than Eastern Connecticut ECC has bigger schools have to be versatile and pitcher/infielder/out- Avery Pederson. that it will be the icing on Conference this season. that we’re going to be will play multiple posi- fielder John Carita, third Livingston and the cake.” The Clippers record competing against like tions. The Clippers have baseman/catcher John Davagian will be at the The Clippers open the might suffer a bit ini- Montville,” said Hehir, only two seniors on this Espinosa, and outfielder top of the pitching rota- season at Ellis Tech on tially but playing in the in his ninth season. “It’s year’s roster. Senior Cole Jack Lomax. tion. Barylski and Carita Saturday, March 30, with ECC will likely benefit going to be challenge but Davagian will pitch and Hehir expects his team are expected to contrib- the first pitch scheduled Putnam over the long I think they’re up to the play first base. Senior to take advantage of some ute plenty of innings of for 11 a.m. haul. Putnam exited the challenge.” Jeff Reed will be a utility speed and play situation- well. now-defunct Constitution Tommy Derosier will man. The juniors on the al baseball. Putnam finished 9-11 Charlie Lentz may be State Conference two serve as Hehir’s assistant ballclub included second “I’m looking at being in the regular season reached at (860) 928-1818, years ago and played an coach. In the long run baseman Tanner Clark aggressive on the base last year. Eight wins are ext. 110, or by e-mail at independent schedule Putnam’s association and outfielder Nicholas paths. Again, like last needed to gain a berth charlie@villagernewspa- last season. Now coach with the ECC should ben- Perreault. year, small ball — I need in the state tournament. pers.com. Chris Hehir must pre- efit the players. “I’m relying on the to get strong pitching this The Clippers will play in pare his young squad for “My motto every year upperclassmen to step up year,” Hehir said. Division 4 of the ECC. Youthful roster for Ellis Tech softball BY CHARLIE LENTZ the first round of the Class S said. “I’ve just got to kind of berth in the tourney. Ellis Tech opens the season VILLAGER EDITOR state tournament. Murray said have to ease them into it and “That’s still my goal, is to on the road at Holy Family on DANIELSON — With the the Golden Eagles will likely gain their trust and we’ll be win eight games. Take it game Monday, April 1. loss of five key seniors to grad- have to manufacture runs this fine.” by game and see how we can Charlie Lentz may be reached uation, this year’s softball team season and it might take some Junior Izzy Vajcovec will be end up in the tournament. And at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by at Ellis Tech might be a work time to implement her system. in the pitching rotation and we just go with it from there,” e-mail at charlie@villagernews- in progress for coach Michelle “We’re so young that most play third base when she’s not Murray said. papers.com. Murray. of them don’t understand the in the pitching circle. Junior “We’re young and we’re small-ball piece of it,” Murray Mackenzie Saucier will also going to take our learning said. “I have to get them to pitch. They will be counted lumps,” Murray said. “But I understand the game is a small on to provide the bulk of the P.O. Box 579 think they’re positive together game. It’s a lot of bunt-and-run innings from the circle. 38 Providence Rd Linwood, MA 01525 508.234.4585 as a team. And I think we’re and it’s a lot of slap hitting. 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Charlie Lentz photo Charlie Lentz photo Mackenzie Leveille returns to Woodstock Academy’s rotation. Hannah Burgess is back at shortstop for the Centaurs.

through that gauntlet and win going to help us be pretty com- players. They’re great leaders BY CHARLIE LENTZ last season and lost to East VILLAGER EDITOR the games that we should, and petitive.” and we have some really good Lyme in the first round of the compete, we could be a pretty The seniors on the roster leadership this year. I’m very Class L state tournament. This good tournament team.” include shortstop Hannah happy.” WOODSTOCK — Woodstock season won’t be any easier. A pair of sophomore pitch- Burgess, third baseman The juniors on the ros- softball coach Jason Gerum “We’ve got a bit of a gauntlet ers, Mackenzie Leveille and Heather Converse, catcher ter include outfielder Gabby knows the Centaurs have for a schedule but this is proba- Megan Preston, return to the Julianna Nuttall, first baseman Barnes, and infielder/out- their work cut out for them bly the deepest team I’ve had as roster. Leveille started last sea- Hannah Chubbock, and senior fielder/designated hitter Maia with a demanding schedule far as experience,” said Gerum, son and will likely contribute outfielder Maria Scandalito. Corrado. The sophomores in Division I of the Eastern in his eighth season. “As far as the bulk of the innings from Gerum said his seniors have include Leveille, Preston, and Connecticut Conference. one through 12, they all play a the pitching circle this season. been leaders. center fielder Camille Corrado, “We’ve got a gauntlet. We got lot of softball. Even though it’s Gerum said his youthful pitch- “Obviously, Hannah catcher Marissa Mayhew, and moved back up to Division I going to be a tough schedule ers have some innings under (Burgess) has played all four utility player Amanda Bond. and then after those six games, I feel pretty good about being their belts. years. Heather (Converse) is Brad Favreau will serve as for the crossovers in Division competitive.” “They’re still a little young just a great athlete, multi-sport Gerum’s assistant coach. The 2 they gave us Griswold, Gerum said if the Centaurs but we got them a lot of games athlete, she’s played varsity Centaurs open the season Waterford, and Stonington — can survive the ECC and qual- last year, a lot of innings, and for us for three years,” Gerum on the road at Newington on the top three teams. And then ify for the state tourney they they play a lot of softball year- said. “Julianna (Nuttall) has Saturday, March 30. for our crossover in Division 3 could make some noise. round. Already in preseason played with us for three years they gave us Montville, the top “They’re good enough, with they’re way further along than and she’s been our starting Charlie Lentz may be reached team,” Gerum said. “Half our experience and depth, that I they were last year,” Gerum catcher the last two. She’s real at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by schedule is the best teams in believe if we make the tour- said. “They’re just getting bet- solid behind the plate. Our e-mail at charlie@villagernews- the ECC.” nament we could make a little ter and better. We’re happy seniors are real experienced, papers.com. The Centaurs finished 9-13 run,” Gerum said. “If we get with them and I think they’re very committed, very serious New coach for Tourtellotte softball BY CHARLIE LENTZ team. Right off the bat he’s told his all the girls to buy into the moment,” be very easy to play for. We want to VILLAGER EDITOR Tigers that he wants to top last year’s Faucher said. “Today is our biggest day. have fun with what we’re doing here THOMPSON — First-year coach Paul 7-13 record. Tourtellotte fell one win We’ve got to be better than yesterday.” but we’re going to work hard,” Faucher Faucher takes the reins for Tourtellotte short of qualifying for the state tour- He’ll face the usual challenges of a said. “Bottom line, if you’re not enjoy- Memorial’s softball team this spring. nament last season. He has a simple first-year coach. ing what you’re doing — it doesn’t mat- He brings along extensive experience philosophy. “It’s just getting to know the abilities ter if it’s softball, basketball, school, or to the dugout including a stint coaching “Our biggest game of the year is the of the girls and putting them in the right life — it’s going to be an ordeal.” Tri-Town’s American Legion baseball next one we’re playing. I’m trying to get situations and the right positions on the Tourtellotte is in Division 4 of the field and knowing the combinations out Eastern Connecticut Conference. there that’s going to work for the team,” Faucher has set high goals, much high- Faucher said. “Obviously baseball and er than seven wins. He likened the goals softball are very similar except for the to climbing a rope. pitching aspect. It’s going to be a work “We’re going to have fun out there in progress for me to learn that.” but we’re going to work and not be sat- Faucher said assistant coach Lexie isfied with anything. We always want Lamontagne will be a “huge help” with to push forward to achieve higher and the pitching staff. The seniors on the higher,” Faucher said. “I told them the roster include shortstop Lauren Ramos, first day of practice that we have a rope pitcher/outfielder Amanda Bogoslofski, with four knots on it. The first knot, third baseman/left fielder Jolie Wilbur, that’s qualifying for the state tourna- outfielder Brianna Loffredo, infielder/ ment. The second knot is qualifying for outfielder Kaileigh Summers, and out- the ECC Tournament, the third knot fielder Kate Heffernan. is winning that tournament. And the “Your best players need to be your fourth knot obviously is winning the hardest workers. That’s what we’re state championship. I want them to looking for from our seniors,” Faucher aspire to the highest possible goal. If we said. “And so far they’ve shown it.” win every game, obviously wonderful. The juniors on the team include catch- But if we lose more than we win but er/first baseman Steph Daly and sec- they’ve given me everything they’ve got ond baseman Emily Angelo. The sopho- and the other team has to earn it — I’m mores on the roster include pitcher/first fine with that. But we just have to keep baseman/outfielder Lindsey Houghton, pushing for the highest goals.” catcher/infielder Kerrigan LaCasse, Tourtellotte opens the season on the and utility player Samantha Worster. road at Wheeler on Tuesday, April 2. The freshmen include outfielder Olivia Dalpe, outfielder Jaycee Castano, pitch- Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) er/outfielder Kylie Smith, and first 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- baseman Sarah Duquette. [email protected]. Spring training has gone well and the Charlie Lentz photo team has been working hard. “They are a loose bunch. They’re Sophomore Lindsey Houghton returns to Tourtellotte Memorial’s softball team. relaxed. I tell them that I’m going to New era for Tourtellotte baseball BY CHARLIE LENTZ and get their arms into game sophomores include pitcher/ VILLAGER EDITOR readiness.” second baseman Kaden Strom, THOMPSON — Coach Lee The seniors on the ros- pitcher/outfielder Brady Blanchette has great expec- ter include pitcher Anthony Monahan, first baseman John tations for Tourtellotte Ferraro, first baseman Matt Steglitz, and pitcher/outfielder Memorial’s baseball program. Grauer, and catcher Dylan Garrett Koziak. The freshmen The first-year coach isn’t Vincent. Ferraro, junior Devin on the roster include catcher deterred by last season’s 3-17 Dalpe, and junior Jack Merrill Alex Grauer, outfielder Justin finish. will all be counted on for pitch- Billings, outfielder Coady Bell, “In our first meeting, our ing. Vincent returns with plen- pitcher/shortstop Nathan team goal is to win the whole ty of experience behind the Barber, pitcher/outfielder thing. Our goal is to win the plate and will steady the pitch- Ryan Barbour, and pitcher/ state championship. It should ing staff. outfielder Kyle Busha. be any team’s goal,” Blanchette “I definitely feel comfortable The Tigers open the season said. “These kids believe it. with Dylan being in charge at home on Monday, April 1, These kids are working hard. behind the plate. He’s caught against Windham. The first I can’t see why we can’t win 12, all these kids for the last two pitch is scheduled to be thrown 13, 14 games this year.” years. He knows even some of at 4 p.m. on Tourtellotte He’s familiar with the roster the newcomers,” Blanchette Memorial’s field. Blanchette and knows the Tigers’ poten- said. “I think we have some said his players will be ready. tial. good young arms that will be “A lot of these kids, 11 out of “The good thing is I’ve able to give us some innings 17 kids all play summer ball, coached most of these kids and take some of the stress off so we’ve got a lot of game expe- of going deep with some of the rience over this past summer from T-ball up,” Blanchette Charlie Lentz photo said. “The biggest challenge is older guys.” playing American Legion ball just to figure out where guys The juniors on the roster against some of the same kids Junior Devin Dalpe returns to Tourtellotte Memorial’s pitching rotation are going to be playing and include center fielder Steve they’re going to be facing in a getting them into game-shape Scrapchansky, pitcher/third few weeks,” Blanchette said. ty confident that we can win at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by mode without being able to get baseman Jack Merrill, pitcher/ “So we’re pretty confident that against any team.” e-mail at charlie@villagernews- out on the field yet — not being right fielder Devin Dalpe, and no matter who we play, once papers.com able to get outside right away infielder Nick Sturdevant. The we get on that bus we’re pret- Charlie Lentz may be reached Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 29, 2019 B3 Charles H. Lounsbury, III, 76 PUTNAM - Charles Connecticut, and Gretchen Hamn and OBITUARIES H. Lounsbury, III, her husband Daniel of Rockland, 76, of Richmond Rd., Massachusetts; his sisters, Kathryn died Monday, March Phenix of Melbourne, Florida, 18, 2019, at William and Linda VanEck of Vermont; Albert J. Morrell, 81 W. Backus Hospital. five grandchildren, Sinead Politz, Born in Danbury, Addison Hamn, Phoebe Hamn, Anne PUTNAM - Albert Deborah Apostolik and her husband he was the son of Lounsbury and Samuel Lounsbury and J. “Nu-nu” Morrell, Jack of Leesburg, FL, and Christine the late Charles H. two great grandchildren, Jaxton Politz 81, passed away on Lynch and her husband Bill of Lounsbury, Jr. and and Lorelei Politz. Thursday, March Spencer, MA; his sister Claire Lebeau Anne Marie (Ziegler) Lounsbury Ayers. Calling hours were held on March 21, 2019 in his home. of Woodstock; his grandchildren, Charlie was a 1964 graduate of the 23, in the Gilman Funeral Home & He was born in Tiffany Chabot, Stephany Daniels, United States Naval Academy and was Crematory, which were followed by a Putnam, CT, the son Michael Kroell, Joseph Kroell; three a Vietnam Navy Veteran. He worked as Funeral Service. An inurnment ceremo- of the late Albert and great-granddaughters, Abrielle, an Emergency Medical Technician for ny at the United States Naval Academy Aurore (Remillard) Natalie and Ella; and an expected forth American Ambulance, worked as a com- Cemetery in Annapolis, MD will take Morrell. He was the great-grandchild. puter programmer and was an entrepre- place in May. For memorial guestbook loving husband of the late Joan E. The family would like to thank the neur. He was a member of the Canterbury please visit www.GilmanAndValade. (Berthiaume) Morrell. Day Kimball Oncology Department for Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed com. skiing and vol- Albert Morrell was employed as a all their kind and compassionate care. unteered on the truck driver for many years working Calling hours were held in Powder Ridge Ski for Wajer Trucking, American Optical the Gilman Funeral Home and Patrol for many COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE and Frito Lay. In addition, he was also Crematory, on Monday, March 25. years. RETAIL or OFFICE SPACE employed as a mason for the State A Mass of Christian Burial was held Charles is sur- of Connecticut. He was a member at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, vived by his chil- Beautiful water views with over 2400 SF of of Teamsters Local 493 Montville, CT Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary dren, Jonathan space available in a standalone brick building and enjoyed Golfing and Traveling. Cemetery, Putnam. Memorial dona- Lounsbury and with a full kitchen & 3 bathrooms He was a faithful communicant of St. tions may be made to the Oncology his wife Heather located on busy Rt. 16 in Uxbridge, MA of Westmoreland, Mary Church of the Visitation. Department at the Day Kimball $1350 per month Albert is survived by his son Hospital, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT New Hampshire, David Morrell and his wife Susan 06260. For memorial guestbook visit Heidi of Canterbury; his two daughters, www. 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45 ROUTE 171 SOUTH WOODSTOCK Mary Collins CONNECTICUT 06267 Realtor in CT, RI, & MA Chairman Circle Gold top 2% Nationally [email protected] cell: 860-336-6677 B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 29, 2019 OBITUARIES Douglas H. Hopkins, 67 POMFRET Besides his wife CENTER -- Douglas Alice, he leaves his H. Hopkins, 67 of children Kimberly Pomfret Center died White and her hus- Arthur J. LaFortune, Sr., 96 Saturday, March band Steven of 16, 2019 at Yale New Salisbury, North OXFORD/ was a U.S. Navy vet- Haven Hospital Carolina, Ginger WEBSTER – Arthur eran of World War in New Haven. He Rathbun and fian- J. LaFortune, Sr., II, serving in the was the beloved cé Paul Malley of 96, died Saturday, European Theater husband of Alice Canterbury, Sandra March 23, 2019, at and South Pacific. (Marcy) Hopkins; they were mar- Sherburne and her husband John of Webster Manor Mr. LaFortune ried September 13, 1969. He was born Danville, Vermont, Callie Hopkins Nursing Home in was the head custo- on August 14, 1951 in Foster, Rhode and fiancé Shane Field of Plainfield, Webster. He was pre- dian at Auburn High Island, the son of the late Jason and grandchildren Shawn White, Erica deceased by his wife School, retiring in Viola Hopkins. Leatherman, Tricia Barnhardt, of 64 years, Anna M. 1984. Previously he Doug was a firefighter and fire police- Shelby Rathbun, Sam Sherburne, (Cronin) LaFortune held various manufacturing jobs. He man for 45 years with the Pomfret Fire Peyton Field, Max Sherburne and 6 of Oxford who died was a member of the American Legion Department. He was a veteran of the great grandchildren, a sister Kathleen in 2010; his brother, Post 279 in Auburn. Vietnam War serving in the Navy as Brackett of Foster, Rhode Island. Edward LaFortune Although our father served admi- a Corp Man in Newport, Rhode Island. Calling hours will be Saturday, who died in 1990; and rably in World War II for which he Doug was a truck driver for over 20 April 6, 2019 from 10:00 to 12:00 PM at his granddaughter, received the Purple Heart, he in his years and enjoyed hunting. He was the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, Renee LaFortune own words said “I didn’t do anything a very creative and artistic man. He 148 Grove Street, Putnam. A Graveside who died in 2018. He heroic. I just lived an ordinary life.” enjoyed pumpkin carving, wood burn- service will follow at 12:30 PM at the is survived by four Ordinary yes, but in his own non-hero- ing, airbrushing and screen printing, Abington Cemetery, Pomfret, with children, Pamela Careau and her hus- ic way, lived a life of integrity and per- all while volunteering with the youth Military Honors. Share a memory at band Paul of Surprise, AZ, Arthur sonal values which we, his children, group at the Abington Congregational www.smithandwalkerfh.com LaFortune Jr. and his wife Kim of can only now fully appreciate. Church in Pomfret Center. Charlton, James LaFortune of North A funeral service was held Thursday, Grosvenordale, CT, and Lois Payne March 28, 2019, at 12 noon at Paradis- and her longtime companion Kurt Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Liden of Dudley; six grandchildren Oxford. Burial followed at North Leon J. Tremblay, 77 and five great-grandchildren. He was Cemetery in Oxford. A calling hour born in Dudley, son of the late Romeo was held on Thursday from 11 a.m. – 12 SOUTHBRIDGE- and many nieces and nephews. He was and Flora (Randolph) LaFortune, and noon prior to the service. Leon J. Tremblay, predeceased by his brothers Richard, lived in Oxford for over 30 years before paradisfuneralhome.com 77, a lifelong resident Roger, Roland, Robert, and his sis- moving to Auburn and Webster. He of Southbridge, died ters Lorraine Tremblay and Jeanne February 27, 2019, at Lacasse. home surrounded He retired in 2013, as custodian from by his loving family, the Brimfield Elementary School, after a courageous where he worked for 18 years. He pre- June Beverly (Turner) Ingalls, 86 battle with cancer. viously was the custodian at the for- He is survived by mer Marianhill Central Catholic High SEBRING, ful to the staff and his daughter Michelle Mondor and School (Trinity Catholic Academy), FLORIDA -- June patrons of these busi- her husband Normand of Southbridge, where he worked for 10years as a cus- Beverly (Turner) nesses as well as “Dr. his son Todd Tremblay and his wife todian. He also worked for 20 years at Ingalls, 86, of Sebring, Nancy,” and her Golf Kathy of Keene, NH, his grandson Duralite in Grafton for 20 years as a Florida, passed away Hammock neigh- Kevin Mondor and his girlfriend company foreman. Recently he was an on March 18 at Good bors; they served as a Jennifer Pecore of Charlton, and independent carrier for the Worcester Shepard Hospice strong support team their 3 children John, Averyann, and Telegram for 4 years, retiring due to after a courageous during her widowed Bentley, his granddaughter Tarsha illness. battle with pancreat- years. June is sur- Mondor and her two children Kyle Leon was a Past Exalted Ruler at the ic cancer. She was vived by beloved cat, (his grandfather was a father-figure former Fraternal Order of Elks Lodge born on January 17, 1933 in Norwich, Cali, as well as her three children from to him) and Estella. He also leaves 3 1864, (B.P.O.E) in Southbridge where the only child of Mildred Turner. She her first marriage. Two daughters: brothers Alfred Tremblay and his wife he was a member for many years. was raised in the towns of Pomfret Deborah Lynn Carver of Wooster, Gloria of Woodstock, Paul Tremblay There were no calling hours and and Brooklyn. She graduated from Ohio, her three children Jessica Ward, and his wife Brenda of Sturbridge, burial will be private. Please consid- Killingly High School in 1950, where Jacob and Andrew Herschmann and David Tremblay and his wife Ann er a donation to the VNA Hospice she excelled as a basketball and vol- her grandchildren Daniel, Miley, of Southbridge, 3 sisters Constance of Central MA, 534 School Street, leyball player and cheerleader. Upon Timothy, Issac, and Amaya, and Fontaine of Sturbridge, Aline Vosberg Webster, MA 01570, or to one of the graduation, she enlisted in the U. S. Air Diana Jo Carver and her son Phillip and her husband Russell of Sturbridge many cancer research and treatment Force, in which she served until being of Bloomington, Minnesota, and a son, and Diane Tremblay of Southbridge, centers. www.sansoucyfuneral.com honorably discharged in 1953. She Daniel George Carver and his wife moved to St. Petersburg, Florida and Kathryn of Colchester, Vermont and married the late James Ingalls Sr., on their three daughters Emily, Kathryn, September 28, 1968. Jim was the love and Molly. On Jim’s side, she leaves Barbara Ann Kondratowicz of her life and they had many adven- two children: A daughter, Diane Hope DUDLEY – Barbara ly, especially her seven grandchildren tures together, which they shared with (Ingalls) Blake and her husband Fred, Ann (D’Alessandro) and twelve great grandchildren. the countless wonderful people they of Friendship, Maine. A son James Kondratowicz, She leaves behind her loving fam- met along the way. They worked hard Edmund Ingalls Jr, his wife Melody of Dudley, ily: son Michael Kondratowicz and to create a successful machine shop of Brooklyn, their daughter Laura Massachusetts, died his wife Linda from Dudley and their business, Auto-Labe, Inc, while living (Ingalls) Muollo, her husband Jon and peacefully on March children Ian Kondratowicz, Robert on a boat at the St. Pete Marina. June two children Tyler and Rose of Dracut, 23,2019 at Lanessa Christian, Angelina Martin, Josh was always active. She was a bowler Massachusetts; their son Eric Ingalls Extended Care in Christian and Mandy Madore; daugh- in her earlier years and took up the and his wife Young of Queens, New Webster, MA after a ter Lori Kondratowicz and her wife game of golf, along with Jim, upon York. A memorial service will be long and wonderful Julie from Thompson CT, son John turning 50. She loved football and was held at Stephenson-Nichols Funeral life. Kondratowicz and his wife Kathleen an avid Dolphins fan. They retired Home on Tuesday March 26th at 4:00 She was born on September 12, 1928 from Sandwich, MA and their daugh- to Golf Hammock in Sebring during pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to in Webster, MA to James and Angelina ters Brianne and Shea. She also leaves 1987, where they made many good, the YMCA/Thakkar Wellness Center D’Alessandro. Barbara graduated as her brother, James D’Alessandro and deep, friendships on and off the golf would be appreciated. class valedictorian from Saint Louis his wife Barbara from Webster, and course. Jim predeceased her in 2010. Arrangements have been entrusted High School in 1945. She married brother-in-law, Paul Kondratowicz and In recent years, “Miss June” could be to Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, the love of her life Francis “Sonny” his wife Carol from Dudley. Barbara found sharing her cheery disposition 4001 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL Kondratowicz on October 31, 1948, was predeceased by her son, Brian at The Village Inn or Dee’s for break- 33870 after he was honorably discharged Kondratowicz, and her sisters-in- fast and then on a stationary bike at Online condolences may be left at: from the U.S. Navy and returned from law, Eleanor Stockhaus and Rachael the YMCA; which she joined when it www.stephensonnelsonfh.com WWII. They raised their four children Tkacik. opened in 1991. Her family is grate- in Dudley. Her husband predeceased Calling hours were held Wednesday her in 2000. March 27 from 9:30 am to 11:30 at She made a point of staying connect- Bartel Funeral Home 33 Schofield Ave, ed to many friends in the community Dudley A Funeral Mass followed at Helena B. Witkowski and was an avid Scrabble and card Noon in Saint Andrew Bobola Catholic player. Barbara was a perfect home- Church, Dudley.In lieu of flowers and maker; she loved cooking, baking and in her spirit, please make a contri- THOMPSON, CT- Helena B. department head of 40 years at the H. gardening. She and her husband cher- bution to Massachusetts Military Witkowski, of Thompson CT, passed Ellis Vocational and Technical School, ished time at their summer home on Support Foundation PO Box 715, West away on Saturday March 16, 2019. retiring on April 1, 1986. She was Cape Cod in Wellfleet, MA. She also Barnstable, MA 02668 or www.mass- Helena was born in Thompson, CT the a member of the Connecticut State enjoyed spending time with her fami- militarysupportfoundation.org. daughter of the late Wojciec (Albert) Employees Association. and Aniela (Skowron) Witkowski on Ms Witkowski would like to extend a April 17, 1927. She leaves numerous special thank you to Joanne Jolly who nephews and nieces. Helena was pre- was a friend for many years. Jeffrey J. Horton, 52 deceased by 5 brothers, Anthony, John, In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Stanley, Paul and Walter, and five butions may be made to St. Joseph DANIELSON, CT- Jeffrey J. Horton in other shipyards as a laborer. He sisters; Frances Dalterio, Josephine School, North Grosvenordale, CT for age 52 passed away Sunday March 17, enjoyed fishing. There are no calling Dabrowski, Mary Walkowicz, Anna a scholarship for students entering a 2019 in New London. He leaves his hours, burial will be in Alabama at a Witkowski and Julie Robbins. college to major in education. father Willie J. Horton of Danielson, later date. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Helena graduated from Tourtellotte The funeral will be announced at St. he also leaves a sister Sheri Horton Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has High School in North Grosvenordale, Joseph Church, North Grosvenordale, in South Carolina. He was born in been entrusted with his arrangements. CT, the Connecticut Institute of CT at a later date followed by burial Tuscaloosa, Alabama son of Willie Donations in his memory may be made Hairdressing and Cosmetology in at St. Joseph Cemetery. There are no J. Horton and the late Willie Ann to a charity of donors choice. A guest Hartford, CT, Central Connecticut calling hours. Shaw-Majercik Funeral (Martin) Horton and lived here for book is available at www.shaw-majer- College in New Britain, CT with a BS Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA fifteen years. cik.com where you may post a condo- in education and the Summer School has been entrusted with her arrange- Jeffrey worked at electric boat and lence or light a candle. of Krakow, Poland with a certificate ments. A guest book is available at in education. Ms. Witkowski was www.shaw-majercik.com where you the owner of Helen’s Beauty Shoppe may post a condolence or light a can- in Putnam, CT. She then was the dle.

www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 29, 2019 B5 Mary G. Woodcock, 91 WOODSTOCK - interest in politics and belonged to the OBITUARIES Mary passed peace- League of Women Voters. She partici- fully at home, sur- pated in church activities and organi- rounded by her fam- zations and was the first women elect- ily March 14, 2019. ed to the board of deacons at the First Elizabeth Heckler, 78 Mary was born in Congregational Church of Woodstock. Bethel, Maine on Mary enjoyed camping and travel; Elizabeth Heckler, everyone on an even keel by quiet- September 24, 1927 from wilderness canoe trips in north- 78 of Bradford ly managing with diplomacy and to Albert Harris ern Maine to cross-country road trips Corner Road, humor. Adored by her husband, who Gibbs and Flora traversing the United States and up Woodstock Valley, often liked to stop a conversation and Belle Byrd (Churchill) Gibbs. She into the Maritimes in Canada. She died on March 19 at say, “Isn’t she beautiful…”, Liz was attended Gould Academy in Bethel thoroughly enjoyed music and sang home. She was born also much loved by her three sons. and received a B.A. in Sociology from solos as a child in church and in high in New York City, Grandchildren gave her an additional Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. school drama productions. As an adult on January 19, 1941 focus for love and affection. She was She married Richard Woodcock after she joined the Hill Church Choir and to Lucy (Gorlewski) loyal beyond measure to her in-laws, graduating from Bates in 1949. The the Northeast Connecticut Concert Kodym and Cashmir Pearl and Charlie Heckler, whose long years immediately following were Choir, gradually getting the rest of Kodym. She is survived by her hus- lives were enhanced by Liz’s countless spent, fulfilling graduate and doctor- the family involved. In retirement band of 57 years, Norman Heckler acts of kindness. al degrees for Richard that included the camping tents and station wagon and her three sons, Norman, Jr. of Liz had a good eye for a bargain moves to Middletown, Connecticut, were replaced by more comfortable Woodstock, Matthew of New York and was known to have cases of ran- and then Providence, Rhode Island. accommodations and more often trav- City, Jason of Philadelphia, her sister dom items always at the ready as gifts They moved to Woodstock in 1956, el took them outside the US. Many Celine and her many grandchildren, for any occasion. She never visited where they bought their first home enjoyable summers were spent at the nieces and nephews. anyone without a token that was care- and settled down to raise their three house in Cushing, Maine, where fam- Lizzie, as she was known to her fully wrapped and appropriate to the girls; Debra, Kathryn and Laura Lee. ily and friends were welcomed with Mary always seemed to have time open arms. many friends, was a kind, gentle and interests of the recipient. She had an to take on some useful and fulfilling Mary is survived by her husband, thoughtful person. She loved her equally good eye for items of beauty work along with raising her girls. of almost 70 years, Richard, their chil- life and the path that it took. As a and proportion and along with Norm Mary’s innate caring nature fit with dren: Debra and husband Ray Bard, teacher for 40 years at Woodstock and created a tasteful home, landscape and her choice of volunteer activities and Kathryn and husband Paul Lynn, Eastford Elementary Schools, she was lifestyle. employment. Starting out helping in Laura Bond and fiancé Glenn Boies, focused on her students. She saw each Liz was devoted to Roseland Park the Nursery school and Kindergarten, grandchildren: Caleb Shay, Desiree one as an individual as was her way and took service as a board member she later worked in the Nurse’s Bard, Justin Bard, Ian Lynn, Meredyth with everyone whom she happened to seriously. She was most involved in office in the Woodstock Elementary Lynn, Zachary Bond and Max Bond. know. Although a city girl by birth, the restoration of the park lands and school and then in the Nurse’s office A service of celebration and remem- she took to life on Bradford Corner the transformation of the barn into an at Woodstock Academy. Eventually, brance will be held on April 27 at 3:00 Road in West Woodstock with the event venue. Mary became an administrative assis- pm at the First Congregational Church same focus she showered on all aspects Most of all, Liz loved her family and tant to the director of Community of Woodstock, 543 Route 169. In lieu of of her life. She and Norman restored her friends. From her husband and Health & Home Care, the first consol- flowers, the family requests donations their 18th century home with attention sons, her daughter-in-law, her sister, idated visiting nurse and health care be made to The First Congregational to historic details and a hearty dose of niece and nephews, her adored grand- agency for northeastern Connecticut. Church of Woodstock, P.O. Box 147, warmth and welcome for family and children, her god children, and her She was dedicated to its initial forma- Woodstock, CT, 06281 or Hospice friends. The giant hearth in the cen- friends from teaching, the hundreds tion, subsequent growth and resulting Care of Northeastern Connecticut, 32 ter of the house emitted warmth and of students she lovingly taught, her moves. She worked during the moves South Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260. charm for decades as a gathering spot, Bradford Corner Road neighbors and from its base in Woodstock to Putnam Funeral arrangements have been and to Pomfret. entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home but the kitchen where Liz held sway, long years of sharing and laughter, she As each of the children grew she & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, was even more engaging. Liz cooked created a network of love and affection led three subsequent 4-H groups; one CT 06260. with locally grown foods long before that will remain in the hearts of all for each of them. Mary maintained an the movement gained popularity. who knew her. As Norman C. Heckler & Company A memorial service for Liz was held gained a national reputation as a pre- at the Church of the Good Shepard in mier auction and appraisal house for West Woodstock, on March 23. Barbara M. Williams, 84 American antique glass, Liz did her In lieu of flowers, the family sug- PUTNAM – Amy of Putnam, Steven G. Williams part to build friendships and connec- gests memorial contributions to the Barbara M. Williams, and his wife Gloria of Norwich, and tions among the many people she met. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer 84, of 8 Genevieve Christopher M. Williams and his She was unflappable and resilient in Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, St., passed away on wife Diana of Danielson; her daugh- her professional and personal affairs MD 21741-5028. Funeral arrangements Thursday, March 21, ter, Annemarie A. Cutler and her and, despite a deep aversion to follow- have been entrusted to the Gilman 2019 in her home, husband Russell of East Putnam; her ing a recipe, managed to wow visitors Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 after a long illness, brother, Gordon Mathsen of Hawley, to Heckler Auctions as well as at the Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For surrounded by her Pennsylvania; her sister, Millicent family table with memorable meals. memorial guestbook please visit www. family. She is the Diffenbach of Hawley, Pennsylvania; In a household full of men, she kept GilmanAndValade.com. wife of the late Neal eleven grandchildren, and sever- F. Williams. She was born in Nyack, al great grandchildren. She was the New York and was the daughter of mother of the late Peter J. Williams William P. Youngblood, 68 the late Arthur and Mildred (Conklin) and Kathleen P. Williams. Mathsen. Relatives and friends are invit- PUTNAM shop, building furniture and toys for Barbara was a homemaker raising ed to attend a memorial service on -- William P. family and friends, this was a great eight children. She was a classical- Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., Youngblood, 68, comfort to him. Bill also enjoyed play- ly trained pianist and gave lessons in the Putnam Kingdom Hall of passed away, March ing golf, riding his Harley Davidson, for many years. Barbara loved to Jehovah’s Witnesses, 200 Tracy Rd., 16, 2019, at home driving his Corvette and spending read the Bible and was well known Dayville. Funeral arrangements and throughout the community for shar- cremation have been entrusted to the after a long and cou- time with his family and friends. Bill ing Bible knowledge with others. She Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, rageous battle with is survived by his loving wife, Juanita, was an active member of the Putnam 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. cancer, surrounded three daughters Amy and husband Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Memorial donations may be made by his loving family Carlo Key, Traci and husband Michael Barbara is survived by her five to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s and dog Toby. Bill Scott, Noel and husband Gene Blais, sons, Charles A. Williams of Putnam, Witnesses. For memorial guestbook was married to Juanita (Langdon) five grandchildren, Joshua, Chelsea, Richard F. Williams of Norwich, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. Youngblood, on March 1, 1969 and Jon, Drake and Mason, five great Michael J. Williams and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anni- grandchildren, Lillian, Riley, Marlee, versary before his passing. Bill was Audrey and Alexander, five siblings, a welder by trade, carpenter and a Tom Youngblood, Elena Digregorio, do it all guy. Bill was most proud of David Youngblood, Ina Daniello, Quinn Alexander-Avery Paul, 22 the accomplishments of his children, Sharon Benger and many nieces, grandchildren, great grandchildren nephews and cousins. Bill was prede- SOUTHBRIDGE He was a loving, kind and caring young and those that were gained through ceased by both parents, William G. and - Quinn Alexander- man who could change your mood Avery Paul, 22, left with just a smile. He loved just being osmosis. He was a member the Elks Elena May Youngblood. Bill’s wishes this life on March with his friends and family. He had a Club in Putnam, and an avid pool play- were to have no services, in lieu of 24, 2019. He leaves huge heart, loved animals, but most of er with APA 8 Ball/9 Ball and had the flowers, donations can be made to the behind his father, all, Quinn was funny. No matter how opportunity to compete in Las Vegas. American Cancer Society. Christopher Paul, he felt, Quinn would make sure you Bill loved spending time in his wood of Southbridge, MA; were laughing and happy. He protect- his mother, Tracy ed his loved ones ferociously; we were (Dressely) Paul and all safe when we were with Quinn. It Richard R. Sarette, 65 her fiance, Charlie Johnson, of Putnam, is said that the brightest stars shine CT; his brother Caden Paul and his for the shortest time. Quinn was the DANIELSON years. He was a communicant of St. foster brother, John Vidal, both of brightest star in the sky and he will be – Richard Robert James Church in Danielson where he Southbridge, MA. He is also survived forever loved and missed. Sarette, 65, of was a former altar boy. He is sur- by his maternal grandmother, Judy Because Quinn will be cremat- Danielson, went vived by his brother Michael Sarette Dressely, of Hollister, CA; his pater- ed, memorial calling hours will be home to be with of Brooklyn; sisters, Jeanne Fogg nal grandparents, Wilson and Louise Friday, March 29, 2019, from 5:30-7PM the Lord on Friday, of Gales Ferry, Elaine Wakefield of (Avery) Paul, of Southbridge, MA; his at Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy March 22, 2019 at Dayville, Celia Hancock of California, closest friends, Diedra Lemay, and Street, Southbridge, MA. A Celebration UMass Memorial and Laurie Beauchene of Brooklyn. He his lifelong friend, Andrew Rabbett; of Life for Quinn will be Saturday, Medical Center is also survived by many nieces and and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. March 30, 2019 from 10-11:30AM. The in Worcester, nephews. He was predeceased by his Quinn was predeceased by his pater- family asks you to kindly consider Massachusetts. Richard was born brother Paul R. Sarette Jr. A Memorial nal great-grandparents, Albert and making memorial donations to either in Putnam on August 7, 1953, son of Mass of Christian Burial will be held Irene (Lavallee) Avery; and his mater- Second Chance Animal Shelter, 111 the late Paul R. Sarette and Theresa on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 10:30 nal grandfather, Robert Dressely. Young Road, East Brookfield, MA (Poirier) Sarette Marquette. Richard A.M. at St. James Church, Danielson. Quinn was born in Sarasota, 01515; or Villalobos Rescue Center, PO FL on March 16, 1997. He attend- Box 771127, New Orleans, LA 10117. worked at U.S. Button and later for Burial will be private. tillinghastfh. ed Southbridge High School and www.sansoucyfuneral.com the former Dempsey Center for many com Quinsigamond Community College. LEGALS TOWN OF WOODSTOCK ent any such claim may result in the known address is unknown to the The Planning & Zoning Commission loss of rights to recover on such claim. NOTICE TO CREDITORS court, has scheduled a public hearing Mary Ann Champney, Chief Clerk ESTATE OF Gertrude M Latici Pursuant to an order of Hon. Leah P. for Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the The fiduciary is: (19-00049) Schad, Judge, a hearing will be held at Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169, Stephen D. Strand The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Northeast Regional Children’s Probate 7:30 p.m., lower level, for the following c/o James N Scheibeler, Esq. Court of Probate, District of Northeast Court, 508 Pomfret Street, P.O. Box proposed amendments: Proposed 35 Academy Street, PO Box 711, Probate Court, by decree dated March 471, Putnam, CT 06260 on April 24, Text Amendment re: Sign Regulations: Danielson, CT, 06239 11, 2019 ordered that all claims must 2019 at 12:00 PM, on a petition for Ter- 051718-a Article II Definitions - several March 29, 2019 be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- mination of Parental Rights concerning proposed revisions dress below. Failure to promptly pres- Bradley C., a minor child born to Tara 051718-b Article V Permit NOTICE TO CREDITORS ent any such claim may result in the H Coppola on February 22, 2010 at Requirements, A.1. General, c.v - pro- ESTATE OF Joanne F. Litke loss of rights to recover on such claim. California. The court’s decision will af- posed revision (19-00082) Mary Ann Champney, Chief Clerk fect your interest, if any, as in the peti- 051718-c Article VI Town-Wide The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the The fiduciary is: tion on file more fully appears. Requirements/Standards, G Signs - Court of Probate, District of Northeast Jennifer J Latici RIGHT TO COUNSEL: If the above new text and several revisions. Probate Court, by decree dated March 340 Roseland Park Road named person wishes to have an at- Chair Jeffrey Gordon, M.D. 20, 2019, ordered that all claims must Woodstock, CT, 06281 torney, but is unable to pay for one, March 22, 2019 be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- March 29, 2019 the Court will provide an attorney upon March 29, 2019 dress below. Failure to promptly pres- proof of inability to pay. Any such re- ent any such claim may result in the State of Connecticut quest should be made immediately by NOTICE TO CREDITORS loss of rights to recover on such claim. COURT OF PROBATE contacting the court office where the ESTATE OF Eleanor W. Strand Mary Ann Champney, Chief Clerk Northeast Regional hearing is to be held. (19-00081) The fiduciary is: Children’s Probate Court By Order of the Court The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the John D. Backholm DISTRICT NO. PD59 Mona Fournier, Court of Probate, District of Northeast c/o Edwin C. Higgins, III, Esq. Bachand, NOTICE OF HEARING Clerk Probate Court, by decree dated March Longo & Higgins TERMINATION OF March 29, 2019 13, 2019, ordered that all claims must 168 Main Street, PO Box 528 PARENTAL RIGHTS be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- Putnam, CT, 06260 NOTICE TO dress below. Failure to promptly pres- March 29, 2019 JOHN DOE, whose identity and last B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 29, 2019

Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 29, 2019 B7 Shirley M. Smith, 81 DOUGLAS- the daughter of Armand and Anita OBITUARIES Shirley M. (Guertin) (Perron) Guertin and has lived in the Smith, 81, formerly Northbridge /Douglas area most of of Monroe St., passed her life. Lorraine Cournoyer, 85 away on March 18, Shirley graduated from Douglas GROSVENORDALE – Lorraine Massachusetts, and Karen Cournoyer 2019 after a brief High School, and worked as a cafe- Cournoyer, 85, for- of Cocoa Beach. Florida; her brother, illness at Webster teria worker for both the Uxbridge merly of Marcy Lane, Earl Dusoe of Oxford Massachusetts; Manor Nursing and Douglas Public School systems died Sunday, March her sisters, Nancy Johnson of Webster, Home. She is sur- for many years before her retirement. 24, 2019, surrounded Massachusetts; and Barbara Elms of vived by her loving She enjoyed golfing, travelling, vaca- by her family at the Spencer, Massachusetts; her seven husband of 61 years, Andrew A. Smith. tioning to her favorite Maine beaches, home of her daughter grandchildren, Ryan Cournoyer, She is also survived by 4 sons, and late night poker games with her Lisa. Born in Auburn, Elizabeth Beaudreault, Zachary Tefft, Kenneth A. Smith and his partner family. Massachusetts, she Melinda Hazel, Scott and Chris Johnson, was the loving wife Tanya and Tommy Obuchowski; her six Belinda Kacmarcik of Putnam, CT, According to her wishes, Shirley of the late Hector great grandchildren, Jackson and Olivia Mark S. Smith of Blackstone, James will be cremated and her graveside Cournoyer. Beaudreault, Anthony and Alysa Hazel, R. “Jimmy” Smith of Douglas, and service will be held on Sat. March 30, On September 8, Calvin Teft and Amber Johnson. She Andrew E. and his wife Holly Smith 2019 at 1pm in St. Denis Cemetery, 1956 in Saint Anne Church, in Oxford, was predeceased by her sisters Dolores of Thompson, CT; 6 grandchildren, Manchaug St., Douglas. In lieu of Massachusetts, she was united in mar- Blaine and Phyllis Berthiaume; brother Andrew Smith, Samantha Boucher flowers, donations in her memory riage to the late Hector Cournoyer, who Ronald Dusoe. and her husband Jay, Casey Smith, may be made to: The Alzheimer’s died on June 1, 2001. Calling hours were held on March 27, Althea Smith, Mathew Smith, and Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Lorraine worked as an inspector for in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main Heather Smith; great-grandchil- Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Putnam Manufacturing and Sanitary St., N. Grosvenordale. On March 28, dren, Lilianne Boucher, Alex Smith, To leave a condolence message for Dash in North Grosvenordale. She a Mass of Christian Burial was held and Torrey Smith; her sister Carol her family please visit: http://www. enjoyed crafting, shopping, going out to in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Muzzy of Auburn, and her half broth- Jackmanfuneralhomes.com eat and visiting the area casinos. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. er Peter Guertin of Douglas. Born in Lorraine is survived by; her son, Joseph Cemetery. Whitinsville on May 5, 1937 she was Richard Cournoyer and his wife Teena Memorial donations may be made of Quinebaug; her daughters, Jeannine to: Hospice and Palliative Care of NE Witter and her husband John of Plainfield, CT, Hospice Suite Fund, c/o box 632, Lisa Phelps and her husband Shawn of Putnam, CT 06260 Amie B. Morse, 50 N. Grosvenordale, Donna Obuchowski For memorial guestbook visit www. and her husband Dave of Webster, GilmanAndValade.com. PUTNAM– Amie B. Morse, 50, of ion, Peter Longo; her mother, Beverly Van den Noort St., died Wednesday, Twerdy; a son, Joseph Morse; and a March 13, 2019 at home. She was sister Jessica Tvordi all of Cedar City, Philip J. Breton Jr. age 79 the loving faithful companion of eight Utah. years to Peter N. Longo. Born in Funeral services are private and PLAINFIELD, CT- Philip J. Breton Jr. Philip lived in the Plainfield, Moosup Willimantic, she was the daughter of have been entrusted to the Gilman age 79 passed away Wednesday, March area for many years. 20, 2019 at Davis Place, Danielson, CT. There are no calling hours. All ser- Beverly (Vertefeuille) Twerdy and the Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 He leaves a brother David A. Breton vices are private. The Shaw-Majercik late Edward Joseph Twerdy. Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For of Brooklyn, CT and two sisters, Joan Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, She enjoyed making jewelry and was memorial guestbook visit www. Bloom of Plainfield, CT and Shirley MA has been entrusted with his arrange- a great lover of dogs. GilmanAndValade.com. Maffitt of Moosup, CT. ments. A guest book is available at www. Amie is survived by her compan- He was the son of the late Philip Breton shaw-majercik.com where you may post Sr. and Elizabeth (Richmond) Breton. a condolence or light a candle.

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Michael F. Smith Jr, 62, of knowledgeable in every department. Under the Direction of Charles J. Pietrello North Grosvenordale, CT, son He loved putting around outside, tending to his of the late Michael F. Smith Sr. property. He took great pride in his home of 37yrs, Presents and Vivian Y. Jette Smith, died most of which he built himself. He enjoyed riding the morning of March 22nd, his motorcycle, working on projects and spending 2019, after battling a short-term quality time with his family. He was a dedicated illness. He passed peacefully in family man who was especially passionate about his home, surrounded by his being a father. He even referred to himself as loving family. He was born May “D.O.D.” (Dear Ol’ Dad) and all his children’s 17th, 1956 in Savannah, GA. He is friends adored him. When his daughters were survived by his wife, Maureen McGonagle-Smith young he worked long hours, often traveling for and their 7yr old son, Coleson Frederick Smith business, but made sure he was involved in all of North Grosvenordale, CT, his two daughters their activities. He coached their soccer teams, Stacy L. Smith of Warwick, RI and Maureen went to all their band concerts and parades, Pell, her husband Matthew Pell and their daugh- attended every dance recital and made every hol- ter, Jordyn Vivian Pell of North Grosvenordale, iday special. As they grew older he continued to SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 • 7:00pm CT; his sister and brother-in-law Deborah and support them in all their endeavors. SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019 • 2:30pm Kenneth Warchol of Northbridge, MA, his broth- Twenty-five years later Coleson was born and er Frederick Smith of Dudley, MA, three nieces he was thrilled to finally have a son and contin- and countless lifelong friends. ue his commitment of being an awesome Dad. Bethel Lutheran Church Mike attended Bartlett High School, joined In 2017 he was elated to become a “Popi” when 90 Bryn Mawr Ave • Auburn, MA the Marine Corps and went on to graduate from he welcomed his first grand child, Jordyn, his TICKETS $15.00 Quinsigamond College earning an Associates “Dollface”, into the world. He was looking for- Degree in Business. He loved his country and ward to retirement so he could spend more time For Ticket Information Call 508 826-9184 during his service with the Marine Corps he was with his son and granddaughter. stationed in Okinawa. He was extremely proud to He was extremely hard working and a loyal be a Marine and believed it friend who always made time to help anyone in was the morals, values and need. He was sharp as a tack, witty, and constant- discipline instilled by the ly made people laugh with his hilarious antics. Corps that molded him into Every time with Mike was a good time. He loved the man he became. hosting gatherings at his home and was truly the He spent most of his life of every party! Mike Smith…. The Man, The career in retail, a true Myth, The Legend. Gone but never forgotten. salesman, and had lengthy At the request of the family, funeral services employments with Levi’s will be held privately as Mike would want every- Outlet by Designs and Zales one to remember him for the lively, generous man Corporation. He spent the he was. last 10yrs employed with Lowe’s in Hudson, MA ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME where he was known as the & LAKE CHAPEL 366 SCHOOL STREET “Appliance Giant.” He was WEBSTER IS ASSSISTING THE FAMILY WITH a jack of all trades and was ARRANGMENTS. TO LEAVE A CONDOLENCE looked up to by many of MESSAGE PLEASE VISIT RJMillerfunerals.net No need to travel, his coworkers for being so your hometown has it all! Janet A. O’Rourke, 52 We now offer 3D imaging which is the most updated technology during your visit. It’s a safe, effective, WEBSTER- Janet A. (Marier) Marier living in Webster most of her and accurate way to diagnose and detect such things as O’Rourke age 52 died Thursday, life. Janet enjoyed travel, animals. March 14, 2019 at the Rose Monahan She was known as a social caring per- impacted wisdom teeth, root canals, and implants. Hospice Home in Worcester. She son. There are no calling hours. Please Look no further, Southbridge Dental Care. leaves two sons, Reginald O’Rourke omit flowers and make donations in her III of Boston and Sean O’Rourke and memory to the Second Chance Animal his wife Alexis and a grand daughter. Shelter, 111 Youg Rd. East Brookfield, 44 Everett Street, Southbridge, MA She also leaves three brothers, Leon MA. 01515. Services to be announced. Marier of Webster, Wayne Marier of The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 508.764.4600 CT and Glen Marier of Hurrican, West 48 School St., Webster, MA has been Virginia. She also leaves her father entrusted with her arrangements. Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Adelard L. Marier of Webster. She was A guest book is available at www. Saturday 8:00am - 12:00pm born in Webster daughter of Adelard shaw-majercik.com where you may L. Marier and the late Joan (Woznicki) post a condolence or light a candle.