Before you complain about the weather, remember there are only 190 Days until the first day of WINTER. Killingly Villager Friday, June 14, 2019 Serving Killingly since 2006 Complimentary to homes by request Tractors pull at his heart

BY KAREN BUTERA ing animals — even an area for shiney new tractors in that cata- FOR THE VILLAGER petting rabbits. There was a live log would set the stage for Aubin honey bee observation area as to desire a new model, but his BROOKLYN — Brooklyn well. There were antique trac- interest is in vintage tractors. Ag Days started 13 years ago tors everywhere you looked. His preference is the older vin- as a gathering of oxen and Last weekend Ed Aubin, from tage models. In the 1980s he pur- horses. It has grown over the Brooklyn, displayed his tractors chased his first tractor, a 1967 years — merging into last week- at Ag Days. They are his pride John Deere. He used it for the end’s Ag Days at the Brooklyn and joy and were proudly shown lawn and repaired it as neces- Fairgrounds. At its inception for the community to see. sary. He had it for 15 years until the focus was on the agriculture “I collect old garden tractors he wore it out. After that he history of years gone by, during and restore and modify them,” bought a second tractor and then a simpler time, a life before elec- said Aubin. “My interest in trac- a third. tronics and cell phones. tors started out when the Sears “Next thing you know, you The goal was to have a mini and Roebuck Wish Book would have a half dozen, and now I Brooklyn Fair, complete with get delivered to my house. I have a dozen,” said Aubin. Karen Butera photo truck and tractor pulls and state would look at all the tractors What do you do with so many tractor pullers. There was also in it.” Ed Aubin, from Brooklyn, on the tractor he modified. His toy tractors a swap meet, and a barn featur- You may think that those Please Read AG DAYS, page A9 are in the background at Brooklyn Ag Days last weekend

Burning the candle SCHOOL’S OUT at both ends 4-EVER

BY KAREN BUTERA FOR THE VILLAGER

PUTNAM — The First Fridays downtown street fes- tival is in its ninth year and is still going strong. The annual event started out with a vision by four Putnam gallery own- ers to celebrate the arts atmo- sphere that the town is known for. They decided that to hold the event once a month would be beneficial to downtown Putnam. First Fridays was born and had quickly grown, bringing a different type of excitement, energy and life to the downtown area, while bringing in people from near and will commemorate six Karen Butera photo and far. It gives both vendors of the arts that came about and local businesses a chance Fran Bousquet, from Putnam, from American culture. Last showcased her soy candle busi- to show what they have to Friday, June 7, the theme was ness, Crows Feet Primitives, at offer on the first Friday of American Music. People that First Fridays on June 7. every month. came out were encouraged to Every year there is a dif- dress as a musician or in a ferent theme. This year’s T-shirt that promoted some- theme is “Made In America” Please Read FRIDAYS, page ­A6

PARTICLE ACCELERATOR

Charlie Lentz photo Amelia McDade photo THOMPSON — Alyssa Welch, left, and Lauren Ramos, are ready to PUTNAM — Fe Reggione and Kathy Billings accept donations at the 13th annual Particle Accelerator don their caps and gowns just before Tourtellotte Memorial High charity benefit in Rotary Park on Saturday, June 8. The event supported United Services, Inc. The event School’s graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 11. featured live music, food, and family-friendly activities. Quiet Corner Garden Club awards scholarships

WOODSTOCK — This scholarships to students resid- ities, community service, let- enjoys hiking, fishing, and cer, he will be able to protect spring the Quiet Corner ing in the Quiet Corner who ters of recommendation and exploring the outdoors. He is fish and wildlife, and plans Garden Club’s eight-mem- are majoring in agriculture/ student essay. very concerned about conser- to teach and promote public ber Scholarship Committee horticulture-related studies, Nathan Lafleur, a resident vation and protecting the envi- awareness and responsibili- selected two local students to including: Agronomy, Botany, of Dayville and a student at ronment. He wants to pursue ty for caring for our natural receive this year’s scholar- Conservation, Environmental Killingly High School, will be a career in which he can work resources. ships. Another scholarship Studies, Floriculture, receiving the Quiet Corner outdoors and supervise the Olivia Swanson, a resi- will be given this fall to a gar- Forestry, Horticulture, Land Garden Club’s 2019 High lakes and forest environments, dent of Danielson and stu- den club member interested Management, Landscape School Scholarship. Nathan teaching others about the man- dent at UConn, Storrs, has in becoming a Connecticut Design, Plant Pathology, or has been accepted to Unity agement of natural resources been awarded the Quiet Master Gardener. The Quiet allied subjects. The scholar- College. His major will be con- and preventing the public Corner Garden Club’s Corner Garden Club promotes ships are awarded based on servation law enforcement. from over-fishing or polluting 2019 College Scholarship. interest in ecology and con- a combination of academic Lafleur has loved being out- our waterways and parks. As servation and gives annual achievement, leadership qual- doors since a small child. He a future conservation law offi- Please Read GARDEN, page A16 A2 • Friday, June 14, 2019 Villager Newspapers Day Kimball Healthcare shows appreciation to employees

Courtesy photos Local artist Lisa Andrews and DKH President and CEO Anne Diamond stand beside the donat- From left, DKH staff members Chelsey Kopplin, Nicole Richardson and Medoree Ingves at the ed oil painting of the original Day Kimball Hospital Pomfret Street on May 21 at Day Kimball employee appreciation barbecue. Hospital.

PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare and their service. their contributions to DKH throughout on Tuesday, May 21 at the Hospital. administration hosted a staff apprecia- “Healthcare roles are very demand- the years. This employee appreciation At the reception, an original oil paint- tion barbecue on May 22 at Day Kimball ing, and we often neglect doing basic barbecue was one small token of appre- ing, commissioned for the anniversary Hospital. The event was held in con- things for ourselves, like taking a break ciation that only touches the surface of was unveiled. The painting, a depiction junction with DKH’s 125th anniversary to enjoy a meal with our colleagues,” the type of recognition our employees of the original Day Kimball Hospital and as a culmination of a weeklong said DKH President and CEO Anne deserve.” Pomfret Street building, commemo- celebration during National Hospital Diamond. “We are grateful to all of At an outdoor picnic area set up for rates the Hospital’s history, culture, Week. Every year, DKH joins hospitals the dedicated individuals – our doc- the cookout, DKH employees enjoyed and growth. It was created and donated across the country to celebrate National tors, nurses, therapists, engineers, food games, music, giveaways, and a bar- by local artist Lisa Andrews. Hospital Week; a week dedicated to service workers, volunteers, adminis- becue. DKH also hosted the NECT appreciation of healthcare employees trators, and so many more – and for Chamber Business After Hours event

Equine Sports Therapies, LLC Hayes invites HORSE & PET SITTING SERVICES Thompson constituents for coffee Deborah Crane THOMPSON — As a wrap- join the representative for coffee 1), 934 Riverside Drive, North Reiki Master, CESMT up to the 2019 legislative ses- and discussion on any issues, Grosvenordale. If you have any sion, State Representative Rick questions, or concerns relat- questions, or want to speak with Ph: 860-774-8027 Hayes (R-51st district) will be ed to the Town of Thompson the representative prior to the holding a coffee and conversa- or state government. The coffee event, please feel free to contact tion hour for Thompson resi- hour will be held from 10 a.m. to him at (800) 842-1423 or by email Serving Eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island dents on Saturday, June 29. All 11 a.m. at the Thompson Public at [email protected]. are encouraged to attend and Library (Community Room

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DAYVILLE — For the seventh con- tural integrity of the the seven-ton sand secutive year the sculpting company, creation through the upcoming months. Sandtasia, scooped, carved and brushed “Each year the creative folks at the day away on May 23 at Westview Sandtasia share their time and tal- Health Care Center while creating the ents by creating these amazing sand sculpture of a teddy bear reading a little sculptures,” said David T. Panteleakos, girl a bedtime story. Westview Adminstrator. “Our resi- Sandtasia’s sculpture is on the front dents, employees and visitors all truly lawn of the facility during the week enjoy watching the transformation of of Westview’s employee celebration: sand into beautiful works of art.” Spring Fling. Throughout the carv- ing process and as each phase of the piece is completed, the sculptors spray Courtesy photo a mixture of water and wood glue onto Sandtasia’s sculpture at Westview on May the creation; a necessary part of the 23. process which will maintain the struc-

QUEST MARTIAL ARTS

Courtesy photo Grandmaster Bogdanski and Master Duethorn of Quest Martial Arts of Putnam announced their May graduates: Gary Powell 2 Stripe Red; Blue Belt, Kennedy Collier, Kai Frechette, Reagan Murphy, Jude Sargent, Blue Dragon, Evan Ekman, Aaliyah Winsey, Emma Fournier Blue-Black Belt Blue-Green Belt, Larry Cote, Caitlyn Cote, Mason Needham, Blue-White Belt Tyler Parkin, Green Dragon - Landon Healey, Green-Red Belt-Kaden Dupuis, Orange Belt Paul Azu, Madison Healey, Simon LePino, Kaeden Mayo, Nevaeh Youssef, Orange Tiger-Mahalia Winsey, Orange-Blue Belt- Seamus Segesdy, Lillian Webb, Yellow Belt, Samantha Mills, Lana Powell, Kingler Delacruz.

Danielson Faith Bible Evangelical Free Veterans Church will be enjoying their church picnic at Coffeehouse Roseland Park, DANIELSON — Chris Ferace, Chief Woodstock, CT. of the Putnam Police department, will be the guest speaker at the Danielson THE PUBLIC IS INVITED. Veterans Coffeehouse on June 18. The “The Human Brain” Service starts at 10:30am Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse located at 185 Broad Street Danielson is open on Sunday morning to veterans only and opens Tuesday on the 23rd of June. mornings at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and light refreshments. The guest speaker Bring lawn chairs with a potluck program starts at approximately 9:15 BEFORE AFTER supper atmosphere. Entertainment a.m. For questions about the coffeehouse Reading Reading see our website dvcoffeehouse.com or Our Newspaper Our Newspaper for the young and old. our facebook page Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse. Questions can also be God bless! directed to [email protected]. Subscribe today! (508)764-4325

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Insightful A4 • Friday, June 14, 2019 Villager Newspapers First Fridays downtown street festival PUTNAM — The First Fridays downtown street festival is celebrating “Made In America” this year. On June 7, the street festival acknowledged the American music culture and featured two groups. The first was Whiskey Boulevard, a group that plays music from different eras and also a Buddy Holly tribute group named Rave On. The smell of Kettle Corn and grilled ham- burgers filled the air. Vendors lined the streets along with local agencies.

Karen Butera photos

From left, Earl Rosebrooks of Thompson, past President of PBA, Sheila Frost of Brooklyn, Business Coordinator of PBA, Dick Loomis of Putnam, President of PBA, Co-Chairman Rosemary Carminati of Killingly and Co-Chairman Monique Maldonado Mom, Milley White of Thompson spends an evening of Woodstock get ready to start off June’s First Friday. browsing through the vendor booths with daughters Lucey and Milley.

Bob Chenail, TEEG mentor of Thompson, AKA Elvis helps TEEG get the word out about their programs. Tom and Rhonda Chenail from Woodstock look forward to Made in America Music night. From left, Granddaughters Ava, Olivia and Emma spend the evening with grandmother Brenda Williams.

From left, The Brezniak family of Brooklyn, dad-Carson, son-Dan, daughter-Sophia and mom-Michele at First Friday.

From left, grandson’s Ben and Dan spend a fun evening out with From left, Sheila Frost of Brooklyn, Business grandparents April and Tim Goodier of Pomfret, Coordinator of PBA and Dick Loomis of Putnam, President of PBA.

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Courtesy photos Scenes from The Savannah Sipping Society, opening at the Bradley Playhouse on June 14.

PUTNAM — The Savannah Sipping filled with laughter, misadventures, Society opens at the Bradley Playhouse and the occasional liquid refreshment, on June 14. This TNECT performance is these middle-aged ladies successfully directed by Debra Leigh Siegel, assisted bond and find the confidence to jump- by Jonathan Demers and proudly per- start their new lives. Together, they formed by Brenda Jenkins as Randa, discover a renewed determination to Natasha Darius as Marlafaye, Sheila live in the moment—and most impor- Harrington-Hughes as Dot and Jennifer tantly, realize it’s never too late to make Briere as Jinx. new old friends. So raise your glass to From one of the writers/producers of these strong Southern women and their the hit TV show “The Golden Girls” the fierce embrace of life and say “Cheers!” Theater of Northeast Connecticut brings to this joyful and surprisingly touching you The Savannah Sipping Society. Jones, Hope, Wooten comedy. This delightful, heartwarming come- Savannah Sipping Society is one of dy (think Golden Girls meet Designing at least 18 Southern comedies whipped Women), features four unique Southern up by the trio of Jessie Jones, Nicholas gals, all needing to escape the same- Hope and Jamie Wooten (“Jones, Hope, ness of their day-to-day routines. These Wooten” for short), including “The Dixie women are drawn together by fate and Swim Club,” “Southern Hospitality,” decide it’s high time to reclaim the “The Red Velvet Cake War” and “Last enthusiasm for life they’ve lost through Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens.” the years. Randa, a perfectionist and This trio are among some of America’s seating tickets workaholic, is struggling to cope with most popular playwrights, delivering may be purchased INC. a surprise career derailment. Dot, still us deliciously funny words from the at the Bradley THE SIDING STORE reeling from her husband’s recent Southern side of life. Playhouse box Siding • Roofing • Windows • Decks • Sunrooms demise, faces the unsettling prospect Shows at the Bradley Playhouse are office, 30 Front St. SUMMER SPECIALS of starting a new life from scratch— all set for June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23, Putnam, Monday, AFFORDABLE! alone. Marlafaye, a good ol’ Texas gal, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday NOW IN EFFECT has blasted into Savannah in the wake and Sundays at 2 pm. The June 14, 15 through Friday of losing her tom-cattin’ husband to and 16 performances are special fund- 10 a.m. to 5 $$$$ a twenty-three-year-old dental hygien- raiser events hosted by the Northeast p.m., by calling Financing available to qualified customers! ist. Lastly, also new to town, Jinx, a Connecticut Women and Girls Fund 860.928.7887 or We take pride thesidingstoreinc.com spunky ball of fire, offers her services (Friday), the Woman’s Board of Day on-line at https:// in our customer 860.423.7771 860.963.9035 as a much-needed life coach for these Kimball Hospital (Saturday) and Red www.thebradley- service! 860.886.1718 860.564.7088 women. Over the course of six months, Cord Ministries (Sunday). Reserved playhouse.org . References Galore • Fully Licensed • Senior Discounts • Lead Safe Benefit concert at Creation Church

THOMPSON — Creation Church will be hosting a free benefit concert on Saturday, June 15, at 7 p.m. for Hope for Tomorrow Guatemala featuring the band Raging Grace. Raging Grace has been bringing their raucous, yet joyous blues to stages all over New England for the past 29 years. Hope for Tomorrow Guatemala is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to building the kingdom of God and creating disciples of Jesus Christ through ministry partnerships and short-term mission work in Guatemala. They are committed to providing spiri- tual encouragement, nutritional support and medical services to those in need. A team from Creation Church led by Pastor Bernie Norman and his wife, Gale, will be partnering with a team from South Woodstock Baptist Church, led by Pastor Bob Beckwith and his wife, Martha, for a 10-day missions trip this summer to Guatemala to partner with Pastor Noe Giron and his wife, Glenda, of Iglesia Cristo el Rey. There they will focus on the nutritional and healthcare needs of children and fami- lies in remote areas where malnutrition and poverty are the highest. The team of 22 people range in ages from 14 years of age to 60 years of age and beyond. Pastor Bob Beckwith of South Woodstock and his teams have been traveling to Guatemala for over ten years with Hope for Tomorrow Guatemala. This will be Creation Church’s first missions trip. The concert is free and all are welcome. A love offering will be taken at the end of the evening. Creation Church is a non-denominational, Christian church located at 47 W. Thompson Road in Thompson. For more information, go online at www.creationchurch.org or call Creation Church at (860)923-9979.

Reading the morning newspaper is the realist’s morning prayer. George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel A6 • Friday, June 14, 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]. Tourtellotte Memorial Class of 2019

THOMPSON — Tourtellotte Bonnette, Grace Borski, Kaitlyn Graca, Matthew Grauer, Katherine Aaron Ocasio, Eric Parafinowicz, Memorial High School held its gradua- Boyden, Sofia Burlingame, Adrian Heffernan, Desteney Hilton, Madison Lauren Ramos, Jacob Robidoux, tion on Tuesday, June 11. The Class of Casiano, Tava Castano, Nicholas Chace, Hopkins, Rori Johnson, Nicholas Lindsey Seney, Tanner Skeens, 2019 is as follows. Alexander Chedda, James Cooper, Kolodziejczak, Stephany Kolodziejczak, Kaileigh Somers, Mary Steglitz, Natalie Makaylee Akana, Sierra Allen, Travis Cournoyer, Olivia Cunha, Marquel Ladson, Seth Lafontaine, Sweeney, Dylan Vincent, Allyssa Sydney Antos, Jaylyn Armstrong, Elizabeth Denaris, Kaylee Derosier, Daniel Langlois, Brianna Loffredo, Walch, Jacqueline Wheeler, Jolie Jared Belanger, Natalie Benton, Brian Joshua Dodd, Marissa Duhaime, George Long, Christopher McClure, Wilber, Cameron Zadziejko, Angelique Beresik, Jacob Bindloss, Amanda Marissa Elkinson, Anthony Ferraro, Benjamin Mead, Mekayla Minarik, Zola. Bogoslofski, Paul Boisvert, Ashley Spencer Fulone, Halladay Glode, Chloe Patrick Monahan, Brenna O’Brien,

WOODSTOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL College news

The following students have either recently graduated, been named to the Dean’s List, or earned educational achieve- ments at their respective college, university, or institution of higher learning.

DEL RIO, Texas — First Lieutenant Dane A. Grauer, a Killingly High alumnus, graduated pilot training from Laughlin U.S. Air Force Base on May 31, and will be stationed in Charleston, S.C. for training on the C 17’s. Grauer is a 2017 graduate of the Air Force Academy.

LOWELL, Mass. — Lindsay Roberts of Putnam was named to the Dean’s List at UMass Lowell.

FITCHBURG, Mass.— Dean’s List: Eliana A. West from Danielson; Abigale J. Binette from Thompson.

PLYMOUTH, N.H. —Jessica Brunelle of Brooklyn, has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List. Courtesy photo CASTLETON, Vt. — Kaetlyn Collins of Danielson gradu- WOODSTOCK — Two eighth grade Woodstock Middle School students were honored with Scholar-Leader ated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English awards from the Connecticut Association of Schools. Pictured: Aaron Murray, WMS math teacher; Kristen from Castleton University. Elliot, WMS principal; Kyleigh Larkin, WMS English teacher Eighth grade students and honorees: Charlotte Adase, Braiden Saucier BANGOR, Maine —Danielson resident Kyle Jonathan Derosier has been named to Husson University’s Honors List; Danielson resident, Marshall Joseph Hudon, has been named to Husson’s President’s List. MEDFORD, Mass. —Holly Williams, of Pomfret graduat- Carbo to speak at ed from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Abby Byrnes from Woodstock was named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University. Creation Church WORCESTER, Mass. —Worcester Polytechnic Institute: THOMPSON — Bernie Carbo, one the score at 6-6 against his former a Christian organization whose sole Shealyn Musumeci of Woodstock was awarded a bachelor of of the 1975 World Series heroes for Cincinnati Reds, which paved the way purpose is to glorify Jesus Christ. The science degree in architectural engineering with distinction. the Boston Red Sox, will be speaking for Carlton Fisk’s dramatic home run Diamond Club teaches the proper fun- at Creation Church in Thompson on in the 12th inning to force a game damentals of baseball through drills, ALBANY, N.Y. — Heather Mowry of Woodstock was named Sunday, June 23 at 9 a.m. and 10:30 seven. Carbo’s home run was one of practice, and fun. Bernie believes that to the Dean’s List at The College of Saint Rose. a.m. Carbo started his career with the greatest home runs in World Series playing the game with competence not the Cincinnati Reds where he was the history, and will forever remain in Red only makes one a better player, but Reds’ number one draft pick in the Sox folklore. increases self-esteem and encourag- inaugural 1965 draft, the 16th pick On November 10, 2004, Carbo was es relationship building through team overall and ahead of Johnny Bench. In inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall play. The mission of The Diamond his 1970 rookie season, Bernie posted of Fame. In Septem-ber of 2012, Carbo Club is to give youth and their families career highs in batting average (.310), was named to the 100-Year All Fenway a simple message: God loves you! homeruns (21), and runs batted in (63). Park Team, which consists of the top Creation Church is a non-denomina- He was selected Rookie of the Year by 40 Red Sox players of all-time. Carbo tional, Christian church located at 47 The Sporting News. is also in both The Baseball Hall of West Thompson Road in Thompson. His greatest moment in baseball, Fame in Cooperstown and The Ted For more information, go online at however, was hitting a three-run home Williams Museum under the Unsung www.creationchurch.org or call run in the bottom of the eighth inning Hero section. Creation Church at (860)923-9979. in the sixth game of the 1975 World He and his wife, Tammy, founded Series for the Boston Red Sox to tie The Diamond Club Ministry in 1993,

FRIDAYS primitive style. She started to with a renewed interest among continued from page A­­­ 1 make candles as a hobby about a variety of age groups. She pur- eight years ago. After making chases her jars and labels online to dress as a musician or in a her candles, she needed an outlet with a primitive look to it. T-shirt that promoted someone to get rid of the excess jars so she “I love the primitive look. I from this category. started to sell them at local fairs. have my house decorated in a “We wanted to find things “I always loved candles prim style,” said Bousquet. to get people excited about the and decided to make some for To decorate her jars and put event, and give them a chance to myself,” said Bousquet. her own unique touch on them dress according to the theme for After much research, she she rubs them with a special that month,” said Sheila Frost, decided on soy wax instead of scented spice blend that she Coordinator of the Putnam paraffin. makes. Business Association. “I make 100 percent soy can- Since the start of her addiction There were many vendors dles because they burn cleaner to jar candles, she has added wax showcasing their handmade and there is no soot if the wick tarts and primitive style acces- items. A favorite vendor seemed is properly trimmed,” she said. sories. What started as a hobby to be Crows Feet Primitives — According to Bousquet the several years ago has become Contact Brenda Today, hand-poured soy candles by primitive style that seemed to be a fun way for Bousquet to earn dying out is making a comeback, money and show her creativity. 860-928-1818 Putnam’s Fran Bousquet in a V­ illager Newspapers Friday, June 14, 2019 • A7

THOMPSON — The 109th Tourtellotte Memorial High School graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday, June 11. 109th Tourtellotte Memorial The Class of 2019 donned their caps and gowns and gathered one last time in the school’s auditorium before family and friends. High School graduation Charlie Lentz photos

Sierra Allen and Adrian Casiano From left, Aaron Ocasio, Grace Borski, and Makaylee Akana From left, Sofia Burlingame, Tanner Skeens, and Madison Hopkins

Dylan Vincent Rori Johnson Elizabeth Denaris and Nicholas Chace Paul Boisvert and Halladay Glode Try Karate This Summer

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Telephone: (860) 928-1818 retirement Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner plans Financial LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Focus Summer JIM ZAHANSKY INVESTMENT Cherry-picked facts mislead Clintons ADVISER jobs In your 7 June 2019 edition’s Letters to the Clinton’s possible conflict of interest but The early months of Editor, Tami Jo Wykes first cherry picks repeating rightwing lies undermines Ms. 2019 have been busy for The smell of chlorine in a swimming information from the Charity Navigator to Wykes’ argument. Washington lawmakers, pool on a warm afternoon reminds me of defend her disparagement of the Clinton Ms. Wykes is happy to cite Charity with the introduction of sev- my first real job. There is an important Foundation, then cites the foundation’s Navigator when it can be used to support her eral pieces of legislation that moment when a young person gets to amended tax returns without telling your argument but finds it “fishy” when it subse- would create major waves in work for someone other than a family readers why or how the returns were amend- quently gives the foundation its highest rat- the realm of employer-spon- member. Of course there is the promise ed, and finally calls me “ignorant.” This is ing. Something’s “fishy” but it’s not Charity sored retirement plans. of being paid but also the experience what passes for “having an opinion”- selec- Navigator. As I pointed out in my previous let- Let’s review some key pro- of being under the direction of a boss, tive citation of the facts, use of innuendo and ter, Ms. Wykes could more effectively bolster visions, the proposed time- rather than a parent or a teacher. It is a resorting to personal attacks. her argument about non-profits by citing the line of these bills, and what step into the grown-up world that often For a fuller, and more honest, understand- Donald J. Trump Foundation; see: https:// their passage by Congress begins with a summer job and leads, if ing of the Clinton Foundation’s charitable www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=- would mean to retirement we are lucky, to much more. activities including how their contributions search.summary&orgid=16764 . plan sponsors and business There was no chlorine at my first are spent, your readers should take a couple Your readers would do well to be skepti- owners. summer job. I was hired by to be the of minutes to read FactCheck.Org’s examina- cal of arguments based on selective citation RESA and the SECURE arts and crafts director for a commu- tion of the charges made by Carly Fiorina of “facts”, innuendo and personal insults Act seek to enhance retire- nity recreation program. My creden- and the Fox Business Network. It can be whether from the right or the left. ment plan access tials were skimpy, but a few years of found at https://www.factcheck.org/2015/06/ Two nearly identical bills teaching swimming at Brownie Camp where-does-clinton-foundation-money-go/ . Billy G. Taylor that would bring notable at Mashmoquet State Park, may have As I stated in my previous letter, legiti- Dayville reform to retirement sav- clinched the deal. I was so mate questions were raised about Secretary ings plans were introduced committed to the swim- in the U.S. Senate and House ming program, where I of Representatives. was a volunteer, that Thoughts on reproduction rights The Retirement on the Monday morn- Enhancement Act (RESA) ing after my mother’s of 2019 contains many pro- funeral, I jumped on my As a grammar geek and a product of the sickens me that a full-term child would be visions of a bill passed Columbia bike and rode 1970’s, I have a real problem with this termi- dismembered for his or her organs and tis- unanimously by the Senate to the pool to teach my nology. sue to provide research data. It is wrong and Finance Committee back in class. The water was “Reproductive Rights.” In this country, we debunks the claim of “reproductive rights.” 2016. The newly proposed brown and smelled a bit have always had reproductive rights. We This child, a product of reproductive rights act was reintroduced in can have as many children as we want. The has no right to life? Thankfully, advanced NANCY WEISS like urine, but the little early April 2019. girls merrily plunged government will even help to support them. technology and our inherent belief in the The Setting Every their faces in and turned However, after the abortion indoctrination sanctity of all life is a big reason why the Community Up for from side to side blowing bubbles. For of the 1970’s, the abortion option became blessed USA has seen the lowest abortion Retirement Enhancement the entire time I was with them, I didn’t contraception. “As long as you abort within rate in 32 years. Many Americans do have a (SECURE) Act was pro- think of anything else. the first trimester…..” Today, scientific tech- conscience despite the fact that churches still posed by a bipartisan group My real job at the recreation park nology has painted a very different picture. refuse to discuss or counsel their members on of House Ways and Means bought me face-to-face with poor chil- Babies are viable at weighing in less than a this highly political agenda. Committee. It combines dren. All the kids who came to swim and pound. Yet, there are those who wear goofy Another topic that has been discussed many provisions of RESA play were not from poor families, but hats and rant about their joy at snuffing out recently is the fact that our country’s birth and the Family Savings Act, there were enough that I couldn’t ignore life when they were basically too lazy, selfish rate has dramatically dropped. Could it be which passed the House what I was seeing. Parents dropped the or ignorant to utilize the many contraceptive that the over 500,000 abortions performed of Representatives in late children off, perhaps four or five at options available. each year affect this trend? Something to 2018, with a few new ideas. once, with a bag of chips or popcorn to Today, we are actually having a conversa- think about. The SECURE Act received get them through the day. They had tion and passing laws (or not) about full-term Reproductive rights? There are also many a favorable vote from the swim suits, towels, sneakers and, gener- abortions and even infanticide. Thanks God non-reproductive alternatives. This narra- House Ways and Means ally an older girl, in charge of the bag of there are states that abhor the termination tive is ridiculous and just ignorant. Congrats Committee in early April chips. Probably there were sandwiches of life after it is viable. I had a child in 1989 to the Wendy’s Corporation that has launched 2019. for some, but that didn’t make the same who was born at two pounds, four ounces. an adoption campaign. There are so many The overriding themes of impression on me. I’ve never forgotten Today, he is working on his Masters degree. who would love to love an unwanted child. both bills are the expansion those children. Do not tell me that a child in the womb is That is my opinion, which has changed since of retirement plan coverage The job also brought me in touch with not a human being after a heartbeat. I know the 1970’s. Again, my thanks to the Villager, and the easing of access to real mentors. The program was run by otherwise. for allowing me to voice my opinion. retirement plans for work- Buzz King and Bob LaChance. The two Sadly, it always comes down to money, ing Americans. A few men, both teachers, were really compe- doesn’t it? Full-term babies are a great source Tami Jo Wykes important provisions that tent. They were young themselves but of revenue for evil research collaborators. It Brooklyn will affect employer-spon- managed to corral three of us into doing sored retirement plans are our jobs. They did it with a mixture listed below. The list is not of humor, by their own good examples No fan of Trump exhaustive, but its critical and occasionally by sharp corrections. items signal the clear intent that Congress intends to I wanted them to think well of me, so I Trump claims there would be a national applies to the motion of a car and to the econ- push for major retirement made sure I was on time, stayed to the holiday if Obama did what Trump has done omy. Obama’s forces on the economy had the plan reforms soon. end of the day and had a plan of what to for the economy. Don’t kid yourself. Trump result of setting it on a continuous course of In regards to employer do with the kids who came to the park. has done nothing for the shape of what the improvement. retirement regulations, the I was a better worker because of them, economy is in. Trump only inherited something that acts will allow “open” multi- not due to any especially good qualities Consider the simple math of things. We’ve was inexorably moving upward. He has ple employer plans (MEPs), of my own. had eight-plus years of economic growth. done nothing of importance to continue that permitting unrelated small My husband’s first real job was work- Subtract two years under Trump and you upward movement. Indeed, I feel that his tar- businesses to band togeth- ing on a town road crew. He shov- have six years of growth under Obama. Duh. iffs, his antagonizing our allies and his con- er in open retirement plan eled dead animals off the pavement and Obama inherited an economic disaster stantly creating chaos will have its negative arrangements, provide more pulled grass from between the cracks brought on by Bush’s laissez faire attitude effect in the next 12-18 months. attractive tax credits to busi- in the sidewalk. He and the other boys towards business, taxes and regulations. And don’t tell me that his tax cut has been nesses that offer an automat- rode in the back of the dump trucks. He Proof of this is that Bush, himself, realized any benefit to the economy. It has only ic enrollment provision to remembers good natured teasing from things were in the crapper and instituted incurred a $1 trillion increase in the nation’s their employees in 401(k) the permanent workers and lessons in the bank bail-out 6 weeks before Obama’s debt to pay for the cutting in half of the cor- and SIMPLE IRA plans, and how to handle a rake and a shovel, election. porate tax rate and the give-aways to the allow long-term part-time which serve him still. Under Obama, things continued on a down- wealthy. There have been no increases in tax employees—who may other- Barry Jessurun, a prominent restau- swing for 18 months until his influence had revenues and no return of businesses from wise be excluded—to partic- ranteur, has trained hundreds of young effect. We’ve now seen a long term economic offshore. Indeed, we’ve seen layoffs, company ipate in the retirement plan. people. He says he runs a youth employ- growth because of him. closings and grief to our farmers because of Together they: increase ment and training program and he is Understand something. If a force is applied his policies. the automatic safe harbor correct. He is a mentor as is Mike Deary to something and changes its course, that deferral maximum from 10 of Deary’s Stand. They provide the links something will continue on that course until Stephen Etzel percent to 15 percent (note: for teens between being youngsters to another force is applied. It’s called inertia. It becoming adults. Putnam RESA removes the max- For the first time in ages there are imum entirely) and sim- help wanted ads in local papers. I hope plify safe harbor rules by that means that there will be more sum- eliminating various notice mer jobs for teenagers. The experiences requirements; raise the make for authentic college essays and, Danger for age for required minimum even better, for unforgettable lessons distributions (RMDs) from and connections to other people that we 70½ to 72; and remove pro- never forget. hibition of retirement con- tributions after the account Woodstock’s students owner reaches age 70½ - At the June 6 Woodstock Board out their flashers — at the intersec- making retirement account contributions allowable Letters of Selectman’s meeting, a gentle- uest tion thus blocking any traffic move- man was sitting in the last row of G ment. This allows the buses to enter regardless of age. Room A. His demeanor was that of Commentary from the south side of Route 169 to The Saving for the Future Policy a contented and happy individu- make the left hand turn onto Route Act would mandate mini- al until it came time for “Citizen’s Frank 171/169 north to the North Campus. mum employer contribu- Comments” at the end of the meet- One morning, he told us, this tions Olah Letters to the editor may be e-mailed ing. arrangement of traffic control was Recently, two senators to [email protected] I came to understand that he was in operation when one school bus introduced new legislation Please include your place of resi- a school bus driver for Dattco Bus filled with students was starting that seeks to make saving dence and phone number for verifica- Company and that he lives almost at the inter- to make that left hand turn north on Route for retirement a universal tion, not publication. Letters must be section of Routes 171 and 169. He told us the 171/169 when a fully loaded dump truck was feature of employment for received by noon on Tuesdays. story of just how dangerous the intersection of coming up Route 171 from Putnam. The school working Americans. The Route 171 and 169 (at Garden Gate) really has bus driver realized that this dump truck com- Saving for the Future Act become. He related the following information ing up Route 171 was headed right for the bus was announced in early that sent chills up my spine. — there were no school buses stopped on Route April 2019. Days later, com- As best as I can recall, he reported that the 171 to control traffic coming into Woodstock — panion legislation was intersection has been a huge concern of his the bus was going to be “T-Boned” and it was introduced in the House of since The Woodstock Academy began ferrying filled with students! Representatives. its students between the North Campus and The school bus driver gunned the engine and The act aims to address the South Campus every school day. In fact, he raced across the road and went straight into the nation’s retirement sav- said, that the large number of buses and cars Coco’s parking lot with the bus on a dangerous ings crisis. It looks to help traveling through that intersection happens tilt because of the unevenness of the area. It ensure that workers can each morning and then again each afternoon. was one half on the grass and one half on the meet emergency expenses This has resulted in long lines of buses and parking lot’s surface. This, he reported, was by requiring small business www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com cars with no traffic controls, except, when the bus drivers decide to stop their buses — with- Turn To OLAH page ­­­A16 Turn To ZAHANSKY page ­­­A16 V­ illager Newspapers Friday, June 14, 2019 • A9 The undiscovered cistern on Main Street

lowing year, the New York Society of address in which he repeated words he many files on Killingly at the Killingly the Sons of the Revolution, celebrated said the flag had spoken to him that Historical & Genealogical Center. I Flag Day. morning: “I am what you make me; wondered how many of you were aware Killingly “Following the suggestion of Colonel nothing more. I swing before your eyes of this? “The (Killingly) Department of at J Granville Leach (at the time historian as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of Public Works Tuesday made a startling 300 of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons yourself.” discovery while working on the Stearns of the Revolution), the Pennsylvania Inspired by these three decades of Street drainage project---workers found Society of Colonial Dames of America state and local celebrations, Flag Day - an old cistern they never knew existed. MARGARET on April 25, 1893 adopted a resolution the anniversary of the Flag Resolution Donald Perreault, acting DPW director, WEAVER requesting the mayor of Philadelphia of 1777 - was officially established by the said similar structures (that) used to dot and all others in authority and all pri- Proclamation of President Woodrow the town were used for fire protection vate citizens to display the Flag on June Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag before the installation of fire hydrants. Today is Flag Day! How many of you 14th. Leach went on to recommend that Day was celebrated in various commu- ‘In the late 1800’s’, said Perreault, they will do something to honor our flag? I thereafter the day be known as ‘Flag nities for years after Wilson’s proclama- were rated by hogsheads of water.’ The recall that years ago, when I first moved Day’, and on that day, school children tion, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, acting director didin’t know how much here and was beginning to research be assembled for appropriate exercises, that President Truman signed an Act of a ‘hogshead’ is, but Harold Burgess, the local history, Ella Dagenais, an older with each child being given a small Congress designating June 14th of each newly-retired Danielson fire chief, said Attawaugan woman, mentioned that Flag. year as National Flag Day.” (http:// a hogshead is equal to 58 or 60 gallons Flag Day was traditionally the last day Two weeks later on May 8th, the www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html). of water. Burgess estimated the cistern of school. Attawaugan resident and Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania While checking the 1891 Windham formerly contained 10,000 to 15,000 gal- Historical Society president Bernie Society of Sons of the Revolution County Transcripts for references to lons of water. According to Perreault, Mitchell said that by his school days, unanimously endorsed the action of the construction of St. Alban Church, I the cistern the DPW discovered on school typically ended shortly after the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial came across the following tidbit: “The Main Street, across from the Killingly Memorial Day (conversation 6/5/19). Dames. As a result of the resolution, Dr. Farm at Williamsville. Ira S. Rawson, Memorial School is 19 feet across, eight I wondered when Flag Day was first Edward Brooks, then Superintendent of the superintendent of the Company’s feet high, and built of stone. It was observed so once again turned to the Public Schools of Philadelphia, directed farm at Williamsville, in a letter to topped with a heavy stone cap,’ he said, internet. “The Fourth of July was that Flag Day exercises be held on June the Times, of Webster, his old home, ‘while two huge pillars are holding it traditionally celebrated as America’s 14, 1893 in Independence Square. School gives an interesting description of the up inside’. birthday, but the idea of an annual children were assembled, each carrying splendid farm referred to. He says: “A cistern made of brick was day specifically celebrating the Flag a small Flag, and patriotic songs were ‘The Company keep 50 head of cattle, unearthed on Broad Street several is believed to have first originated in sung and addresses delivered. 14 horses and employ 22 men on this months ago, according to Perreault, but 1885. B.J. Cigrand, a schoolteacher, “In 1894, the governor of New York work. This season they have planted 16 he never knew about the one on Main arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, directed that on June 14 the Flag be acres of field corn, 8 acres of potatoes, 2 Street..’ They used those things during Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to displayed on all public buildings. With ½ acres sweet corn and 2 acres onions, the days of the old bucket brigades,’ said observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary B.J. Cigrand and Leroy Van Horn as 1 ½ strawberries, asparagus, garden Burgess.” (Norwich Bulletin 8/16,1978). of the official adoption of The Stars and the moving spirits, the Illinois organi- beans, peas, French turnips, 4 acres Stripes) as ‘Flag Birthday’. In numer- zation, known as the American Flag of cattle beets, 2 of cabbage. Sowed Margaret M. Weaver Killingly ous magazines and newspaper articles Day Association, was organized for 20 acres of oats and 10 of rye. Where Municipal Historian. Special thanks to and public addresses over the following the purpose of promoting the holding we sowed rye we have now 2 acres of Bernie Mitchell. For additional infor- years, Cigrand continued to enthusias- of Flag Day exercises. On June 14th, barley to cut and feed after corn fodder mation email Weaver at margaretm- tically advocate the observance of June 1894, under the auspices of this asso- has all been fed. We have a nice lot of [email protected] or visit the Killingly 14 as ‘Flag Birthday’, or ‘Flag Day’. ciation, the first general public school vegetables, samples of which we took Historical & Genealogical Center Wed. “On June 14, 1889, George Balch, a children’s celebration of Flag Day in to the Brooklyn fair and took 20 pre- or Sat. 10-4 or www.killinglyhistorical. kindergarten teacher in New York City, Chicago was held in Douglas, Garfield, miums. We raised on 39 rods of land, org. or call (860) 779-7250. Like us at planned appropriate ceremonies for the Humboldt, Lincoln, and Washington a little less than a quarter acre, 102 Facebook at www.facebook.com/kill- children of his school, and his idea of Parks, with more than 300,000 children bushels of potatoes, no manure, only inglyhistoricalsociety. Mail for the observing Flag Day was later adopted participating. used 200 pounds of Stockbridge phos- Killingly Historical & Genealogical by the State Board of Education of New “Adults, too, participated in patriotic phate.”(WCT 10/7/1891). Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical York. On June 14, 1891, the Betsy Ross programs. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary I decided to begin to check what arti- and Genealogical Center should be sent House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day of the Interior, delivered a 1914 Flag Day cles had been placed in some of the to PO Box 265, Danielson, Ct., 06329. celebration, and on June 14 of the fol- Remembering Dad

Each of us have dy, pain and fail- My dad dropped out of school dad another. Mom’s was of fail- optimistic people. a recording play- ure were always in the eighth grade to help ure and tragedy while Dad’s I didn’t realize at it at the Positively ing in our minds. right around the on his small family farm in was of success and optimism. time, but my book about his life Our belief systems Speaking corner. As is true Sesser, Illinois. I imagine for A friend who is a Psychologist in baseball and war, “Playing play over and over with many grow- the Moore family that life was shares that I am unusual. I with the Enemy,” was my inside our heads GARY W. ing up in the 1960’s hard. John Moore was a full- consciously mad the decision attempt to thank him for his as a personal ver- MOORE my mom stayed time coal miner but also a full- to follow my father’s positive positive influence. In the book ification of what home, and my dad time farmer. He mined the coal life example. He says that in I tried to say the unsaid words we believe to be worked a job as a to pay the bills and farmed so most cases, children would be in my heart and show my deep- true. A few of us have made bakery delivery man. As such, their family of seven children heavily influenced by the neg- est respect to such a positive a conscious decision of what my sisters and I spent far more could eat. They were raised in ative messages. It is easier to force. we believe, but most have time in the home with my a seven hundred square foot, believe the negative about our- This will be my thirty-sev- developed their beliefs sub- mother. Mom was loving and three room home on the corner selves and life. My sisters and enth Father’s Day without consciously based upon their nurturing, but her life experi- of Matthew and Mulberry. The I defied the negative and to this my father, but I miss him as life experiences. In one case, ences told her that to protect parents and the two youngest day it is the voice of Dad we though he left us only yester- a person decides what is true her children she must temper children slept in the only two hear in our heads and we are day. for them and in the other, they their expectations by empha- beds while the other five chil- grateful. Thank you, Dad. I wish I allow their life to dictate what sizing the negatives of life. It dren slept on cots, or on the My father, Warren E. “Gene” would have thanked you for they believe. was her attempt to protect us. floor. Moore left us so suddenly that your positive influence on my As I have shared with you Fortunately, we gravitated Understanding the circum- it is still hard to believe he life but when you died, I was before, I was raised by a father to the positive reinforcement stances, it would be easy to isn’t here. I had lunch with only twenty-nine years old and who told me from my earliest and encouraging messages wonder how Dad could have him on Friday May 13, 1983 didn’t fully realize the incredi- memory that I had the power from Dad. Our father had a been raised to be such a pos- and six hours later we received ble gift I received. I regret most to make my dreams come true. booming laugh that was conta- itive force, but if you met my the news he was gone. A sud- of all that I didn’t tell you, the He told me I was smart, hand- gious. If he laughed everyone grandparents, you’d know den heart attack took the man last time I saw you, how much some and talented and that I near laughed with him. When why. John and Allie Moore we believed to be invincible. I loved you … but I believe you could achieve anything my he spoke, everyone listened. radiated positivity and as I don’t have many regrets in now understand. imagination could create. My He had a magnetic personality such, they raised positive chil- life, but I do regret the things Happy Father’s Day, Dad. I mother was a wonderful per- that attracted others. To us, dren even under the poorest of I did not have a chance to say love you. son but suffered from a severe he was larger than life. We circumstances. to him. Mostly, I regret not and undiagnosed form of PTSD. wanted to be just like him, and My mom painted one life pic- thanking him for the way he Gary Moore can be reached Her beliefs were that trage- I think in many ways, we are. ture for her children and my shaped us into positive and at [email protected] My father’s words

It was just my father and I, alone in Thirty-five years before He ever cre- that expressed his love to me. I was the car. I was probably ten or twelve of ministry have ated the world. (see even more blessed to be taught about a and we were on our way to the airport. exposed me to many Beyond Revelation 13:8) Heavenly Father who loves me uncon- He loved airplanes. He had been a para- families and many Our Heavenly ditionally. But I never really knew Him trooper in the Korean War and later fathers, and I have the Pews Father’s love for us or enjoyed His affection until I got to obtained his pilot’s license. On rare discovered that a has become a high know him personally. The more time I occasions he would have the money to surprisingly high standard for all of us spend with Him, the more He conveys take me up in a borrowed two-place, number of people JOHN to imitate. St. Paul His love toward me. high-winged, single-engine plane, but have never been said it like this: I have noticed that God is eager to usually he simply went to the air- clearly told by their HANSON Mostly what God express His love to all kinds of people. port on the rimrocks that overlooked father that they are does is love you. He invites them to spend some time Billings, MT, to watch the planes come loved. This lack of Keep company with alone with Him so He can tell them and go. There were five of us kids and fatherly affection him and learn a life personally. This may mean pushing that day he asked me - just me - to join is often due to broken marriages or of love. Observe how Christ loved us. past the opinions of others who have him. situations in which fathers don’t feel His love was not cautious but extrav- been exposed to religion, but not to a I remember the trip, because of a sim- comfortable expressing their deepest agant. He didn’t love in order to get personal relationship with a loving ple exchange that took place between emotions. Sadly, this leaves many chil- something from us but to give every- Heavenly Father. If you have a chance, us that day. Seemingly out of nowhere dren feeling unloved. thing of himself to us. Love like that. take Him up on His invitation you he turned to me and said, “I love you, Thankfully, you and I have a Father (Ephesians 5:2 MSG) spend some private time with Him. If John.” I answered, “I love you, too, who has openly and lavishly expressed Isn’t it ironic that some people you can shut out all the noise and hear dad.” I’m sure it wasn’t the first time His love for us. First of all, His Creation lament the fact that their earthly father His voice, you will remember your he had told me that, and I am certain it expressed His love for us. For mil- did not adequately express his love for Heavenly Father’s words for the rest wasn’t the last. But it struck me that he lennia He expressed His love to us them, even as they ignore or reject the of your life. was being very deliberate and vulner- through His prophets. Then, in spite of incredible expressions of love extend- able in an effort to make sure I knew mankind’s rejection, He came to earth ed to them by their Heavenly Father? I Bishop John W. Hanson oversees Acts he loved me. That was nearly half a as man to express the ultimate love am guessing that they have just never II Ministries in Thompson. Visit www. century ago, and I still remember my when He gave His life for our salva- had an up-close experience with Him. ActsII.org or visit in person at 1366 father’s words. tion. This was something He planned I was blessed to have an earthly father Riverside Dr. in Thompson.

AG DAYS with pride. he was a child. Back then toy tractors continued from page A­­­ 1 One of the tractors on display was an fascinated him and he started to col- older John Deere that Aubin modified lect those. With a faraway look in his have a half dozen, and now I have a to make the front narrower than it eyes he fondly remembered his hotrods dozen,” said Aubin. was originally built with. He restored and boats that he use to collect. Even What do you do with so many vin- another tractor by placing two engines though he collected many motorized tage tractors? You put one in your in it instead of just the one that it came items, vintage tractors have always basement, one in a shed, another in a with. Some that he had on display came been his favorite. second shed and the rest in a larger out- as stock, and some he modified. “I am basically a motor head,” said building. You take them to events such But Aubin’s fascination with tractors Aubin. “If it has an engine, I have prob- as Brooklyn Ag Days and display them did not start in 1980, it started when ably collected them.” A10 • Friday, June 14, 2019 Villager Newspapers Brooklyn Ag Days focuses on yesteryear

BROOKLYN — The 2019 Brooklyn craft barn, swap meet, tractor displays, Ag Days celebrated its 6th year at the tractor pull events and working tool Brooklyn Fairgrounds last weekend. Its demonstrations. It even had bunnies to focus was on agriculture, with the tradi- pet to the delight of the children. tions of yesterday. The fair had multi- Karen Butera photos ple animals, a bee observation area, a

Grace Ann Roswell enjoys the mini vintage tractor.

Judy Ann Corand helps granddaughter, Grace Ann on the old fashion tractor.

The Hagan family from Putnam, from left, Fiona, Erin, Padraick and Phineas enjoy a day out together.

The Buttie family from Putnam, from left, Michael, Brittany and Brooke spend time together at Brooklyn Ag Days.

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The Rays threat- the Storm to 1 run in the first, striking after the first inning but Woodstock down the Rays with a scoreless inning ened in the bottom of the 3rd getting the out 2. Caralyn gave up another 2 runs answered with five runs in the top and three strikeouts. The Bandits first two runners on, Abigael Stevens in the 2nd but also struck three to keep of the second, and Woodstock pitch- responded with 3 runs to take a 13-10 came on to relieve Caralyn Tellier and the lead at 4-3. The Bandits exploded in er Ellary Sampson was able to blank lead. The Rays answered with 5 runs to quickly a fly out and two strikeouts to the top of the 3rd with 5 runs with Julia Killingly in the bottom half to secure a regain the lead but the Bandits tied it up end the inning. The Bandits put the bats Tellier and Sam Podgorni both hav- 7-5 Woodstock lead after two. Killingly with a RBI single by Kaylyn Converse to work in the top of 4th with Abigael ing RBI singles. Abigael Stevens came again took the lead 9-8 after three then another RBI single to win the game Stevens getting it started with a single, on in relief to hold the 9-3 lead. She innings. Woodstock would tie it up by Izzy Crowley. The Bandits were led Caralyn followed with a one out single proceeded to pitch 2 scoreless innings, in the top of the fourth, but Killingly by Abigael Stevens (2-2, walk and RBI), of her own, driving in Abigael to tie the striking out 5. The Bandits tacked on would respond with three runs in the Izzy Crowly (2-2, two walks, 2 RBI) and game. Then Caralyn scored from third runs in the 4th and 5th and finished bottom of the inning to claim the victo- Julia Tellier (3 walks, 3 runs scored). on a passed ball to give the Bandits the with an 11-6 win. Woodstock was led by ry. Highlights for Woodstock included The win improves the Bandits to 5-9-1 lead. The Rays threatened again in the Abigael Stevens, Caralyn Tellier, Julia an inside the park home run by Allison bottom of the 4th but a Abigael Stevens Tellier and Sam Podgorni all having 2 Griswold, who went 2-2 with three RBIs Wednesday June 5 snared a line drive then picked off the hits. Julia and Sam also drove in 2 runs on the night. Campbell Favreau, Reegan BASEBALL MAJORS runner at 3rd to end the inning. Again, each, with Kaylyn Converse chipping Reynolds, Eva Monahan, Kaya Nichols Woodstock Red Sox 10, the Rays threatened in the bottom of in another RBI. Woodstock improved and Ellary Sampson also had base hits Thompson American Legion 0 the 5th, the first batter walked, Abagael to. 7-9-1 with the win and moved on in the game. With the loss, Woodstock’s Stevens then struck out the second bat- to the Minor League Championship record dropped to 7-3 on the season. SOFTBALL MAJORS ter. With the lead off runner on 3rd, game. 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Bandits struggled in the heat and had a Brooklyn Predators 4 all had multiple hit games to lead the Abigael Stevens pitched 3 innings and hard time getting the offense going. Only Bradley Blair pitched 4 innings, striking Woodstock offense. Allison Griswold gave up no hits and no runs. At the managing singles from Caralyn Tellier out 9. Hayden Maloney went 3-3 a triple. (1-3) and Ava Golden (1-1, 2RBI) also plate, the Bandits were led by Caralyn and Julia Tellier. Kaylyn Converse Woodstock Red Sox had hits for the Warriors. With the win, Tellier (1-2, 2 RBI), Maggie Beams (2-2, drove in a run with a groundout and 18, Putnam Mariners 0 Woodstock improved to 8-3 on the season. Double) and Abigael Stevens (1-1, walk, Julia Tellier drove in the second run 2 runs scored). The Bandits improved with her single. After giving up 4 runs Tuesday June 4 Thursday June 6 to 6-9-1 and move on to play the winner in the first, Bandits found themselves SOFTBALL MINORS BASEBALL MAJORS of Plainfield Storm & Plainfield Bolts behind throught the game, going into Woodstock Bandits 9, Brooklyn Belles 7 Woodstock Dodgers matchup the bottom of the fourth the Bandits The Bandits hosted the Brooklyn 15, Putnam Mariners 2 only trailed 6-2 but a rough bottom of Belles looking to tune up for the Aidan O’Connor pitched 3 1/3 Friday June 7 the fourth allowing 5 runs ended the playoffs. Brooklyn got off to a quick innings striking out 7. Bradley Blair BASEBALL MAJORS game for the Bandits. Ellah Monahan 3 run lead but Woodstock answered was 3-4 with a double and triple. Killingly Knights 6, Woodstock Dodgers 2 started the game and had a rough start with 5 runs backed by an RBI single Hayden Maloney and but settled down striking out three and by Caralyn Tellier and a 2 RBI sin- SOFTBALL MINORS Bradley Blair each had 2 hits. Caralyn Tellier came in relief in the gle by Abigael Stevens. Brooklyn took Woodstock Bandits 4, Killingly Rays 3 2nd and pitched three innings striking back the lead and Sam Podgorni kept The sixth seed Woodstock Bandits trav- BASEBALL MINORS out 7 and only allowing 3 hits. With Woodstock with a scoreless inning in eled to Killingly to take on the the Woodstock Paw Sox 18, the loss, the bandits fell to 7-10-1. On the pitchers circle. Woodstock scored 3rd seed Killingly Rays at Owen Bell Thompson Desrochers 5 the season, the Bandits were led in the 4 runs in the last inning to secure the Park in their Quarterfinal matchup of Kieran Shepherd, Wyatt Matulis pitchers circle by Caralyn Tellier (18IP, win. Abigael Stevens drove in the go the Minors playoffs. The Bandits came and Jacob Bickoff all had 2 hits. 38K), Ellah Monahan (15IP, 37K) and ahead run with a single then Kaylyn out strong with the first two batters Abigael Stevens (14IP, 27K). Offensive Converse hit a fly ball down the right reaching base and scoring. The Rays Saturday June 8 leaders were Abigael Stevens (23 Runs, field line to drive in the ninth run. answered with 3 runs of their own. SOFTBALL MINORS .690 Avg, .800 OBP ), Caralyn Tellier (22 Both teams then decided to settle down Woodstock Bandits 11, Plainfield Storm 6 Hits), Kaylyn Converse (16 Walks) and Woodstock Bandits 16, Killingly Rays 15 and play a great game. Woodstock kept The Woodstock Bandits took on the Ellah Monahan (11 RBI). The Bandits host the Killingly Rays at the Rays in check in the bottom of sec- Plainfield Storm in their semifinal the Academy Commons in a tune up for ond with Abigael Stevens and Ellah Minors playoff match. The Bandits

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ZAHANSKY deposited into the employee’s universal though managed by the federal govern- preparing for anticipated legislative continued from page A­­­ 8 personal retirement account—called ment, would be portable and worker changes. This proactive behavior and an UP-Retirement account. Employees owned. strategic approach to financial plan- employers to make minimum contri- would be automatically enrolled in the What these proposals mean for ning can have an important impact on butions to an employee retirement employer’s savings program to contrib- business owners: For retirement plan the success of achieving your financial savings plan. “Right now, a full third ute 4 percent of their salary. But they administrators and business owners life goals and are key elements to our of non-retirees have zero retirement could opt out of the plan or choose a who offer a workplace retirement plan unique Plan Well. Invest Well. Live savings, and four in ten adults don’t higher contribution level, maxing out at to their employees, the signals are Well process. To learn more about our have enough cash savings to meet a 10 percent of their compensation. Small clear. Lawmakers are laser focused on process and to access additional infor- $400 emergency expense,” said Senator businesses who adopt the minimum improving the American retirement mational pieces on the markets and Chris Coons of Delaware in a press contribution plans of the act would system through increased and easier topics regarding your financial goals, release touting the merits of the legis- enjoy tax credits worth 50 percent of access to retirement savings vehicles. visit www.whzwealth.com/resources lation. the minimum contributions made to Many provisions of RESA, the SECURE to sign up for our newsletter. According to a summary of the the accounts of their first 15 workers Act, and the Saving for the Future Act bill, its most critical aspects call for and 25 percent of the minimum contri- seek to lower the barriers to retire- Presented by James Zahansky, AWMA. a 50-cent minimum employer contri- butions made to the accounts of their ment saving for employees while plac- Authored by the Retirement Consulting bution per hour worked to a personal next 15 workers. As an alternative, ing the responsibility on employers to Services team at Commonwealth savings account for each employee who businesses with fewer than 100 employ- incentivize their employees to put aside Financial Network. Securities and works at a company with 10 or more ees could elect to have contributions money for the future. advisory services offered through employees. After two years, the employ- deposited into a personal retirement Plan Well: On May 23, 2019, the Commonwealth Financial Network, er’s minimum contribution would rise account for each employee—called an SECURE Act was approved by the U.S. Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered to 60 cents per hour worked. The mini- UP account—which would be adminis- House of Representatives in a 417-3 Investment Adviser. 697 Pomfret Street, mum contribution would also rise with tered by the federal government. vote. The bill now rests in the Senate, Pomfret Center, Ct. 06259, 860.928.2341. the employee’s wage growth. Businesses with fewer than 10 waiting for its second vote to take place Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic The first $2,500 in employer contri- employees would be allowed to opt out before being sent to the Oval Office. We Wealth Advisors www.whzwealth.com butions would go to the employee’s of the employer contribution require- will be sure to keep you updated with You should consult a legal or tax pro- universal personal account—called ment. But employees whose compa- the progression of the bill. fessional regarding your individual sit- an UP-Savings account—which would nies opt out of the program would still Getting ahead of the curve by review- uation as all investing involves risk, be earmarked to pay for nonroutine be given access to an UP-Retirement ing your plan’s provisions and features, including the possible loss of principal, (i.e., emergency) expenses. Subsequent account and an individual tax credit to and noting where enhancements can and there can be no assurance that any employer contributions would be incentivize them to save. UP accounts, be made, is a good first step toward investment strategy will be successful.

OLAH GARDEN continued from page A­­­ 8 continued from page A­­­ 1 witnessed by two Dattco supervisors. UConn, Storrs, has been awarded I am concerned about the actual inci- the Quiet Corner Garden Club’s 2019 dent and it is being investigated. What I College Scholarship. Swanson plans am concerned about is how this almost to graduate in 2021 with a Bachelor disastrous “T-Bone” accident to the side of Science in Natural Resources and of a filled school bus — with our children the Environment. Swanson has made — can be avoided. the Dean’s List several times and has I would ask that any person who wit- volunteered in many community activ- nessed this incident or any other inci- ities, including the Grow Windham dents that reflect the dangerous condi- Community Garden and as a tutor tions at this intersection to please call and mentor for a group of 30 students the Woodstock Town Hall, Office of the at the West Ave. Community Center Selectmen (860) 928-0208, extension 310, in Willimantic. Swanson is especial- and leave a message to the attention of ly interested in conservation and sus- Selectman Olah. If you leave your phone tainable community development and number, I will call you to confirm what urban farming. By researching the you witnessed. discrepancy between food insecurity, We will need to make sure that our waste, and sustainability, Swanson state legislators — Pat Boyd 1-800-842- believes that, “by supporting commu- 8267; (860) 240-8585 [email protected], nity efforts, local farms and markets State Senator Dan Champagne (860)240 would give people the power to grow 0574 and speak to his aid, Brittney their own food, expand fresh food Hedges and the CT. DOT on their con- accessibility, make farming more sus- tact page understand how dangerous tainable, and foster a sense of commu- this intersection has become and that we nity.” Her goal is to continue a pursuit need to demand a traffic control system of those ideas upon graduation. — traffic lights — to help preserve the The Quiet Corner Garden Club’s mis- health and safety of all of the students sion is to “encourage interest in all attending The Woodstock Academy and phases of home gardening, to stimu- our own Woodstock Schools. lated creativity, to promote better hor- I need your information and help in ticultural practices and conservation Nathan Lafleur Olivia Swanson making this a safe intersection. The of natural resources and to contribute more of you who have children on these to community projects.” As a non-prof- attend garden-inspired workshops of nature with others who feel the same buses who can contact the Ct. DOT or it organization, educational programs throughout the year, and enjoy social way.” our legislators, the safer our students are open to the public. Club members gatherings with members who “share For more information, go to www. will be riding our school buses. meet monthly from September to June, a love of gardens and wildlife, enjoy quietcornergardenclub.org. travel to gardens, museums, and his- learning, love to meet new people, and Frank Olah is a Selectman for the toric homes on club-sponsored trips, want to share our time, talents and love Town of Woodstock

Police Logs Public Meetings BROOKLYN Monday, June 17 Editor’s note: The information contained in these police logs was Water Pollution Control Conservation Commission obtained through either press releases or public documents kept by Authority, 6 pm., Water Tuesday, June 18 Meeting, 7 pm., Town Hall, 2nd the Connecticut State Police Troop D and is considered the account Pollution Control Facility, 31 P&Z Regular Meeting, 6:30 Floor Conference Room of the police. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty Wauregan Rd, Killingly pm., Clifford B. Green Memorial Tuesday, June 18 in a court of law. If a case is dismissed in court or the party is found Borough Council Meeting, 7 Center Board of Selectmen’s Meeting, to be innocent, The Villager, with proper documentation, will update pm., Danielson Fire Station Wednesday, June 19 7 pm., Town Hall, Merrill Seney the log at the request of the party. KCC Regular Meeting, 7 pm., Regular Board of Finance, 7 Room 102 Community Room pm., Clifford B. Green Memorial Thursday, June 20 Wednesday, June 19 Center HDC Meeting, 7 pm., Room 102 Economic Dev Commission TROOP D LOG Thursday, June 20 Meeting, 6:30 pm., Town Hall, KILLINGLY Emergency Management and POMFRET Merrill Seney Community Room Homeland Security Meeting, 7 Thursday, June 20 Friday, May 31 pm., Town Hall Monday, June 17 Board of Selectmen Meeting, 8 Library Board of Trustees Alyssa Marie Perez, 26, of 739 Woodfield Drive, Killingly, was Meeting, 2 pm., Library charged with risk of injury to a child and disorderly conduct. EASTFORD am., Senior Center ZBA Meeting, 7 pm., Senior Conference Room Tuesday, June 18 DANIELSON Center Board of Finance Meeting, 7 Republican Town Committee, Wednesday, June 19 pm., Library, Louis P. Faucher Friday, May 31 7 pm., Eastford Public Library P&Z Meeting, 7 pm., Old Town Community Center Dijon Benton, 30 of 218 North Street, Apt. B, Danielson, was Wednesday, June 19, House WOODSTOCK charged with risk of injury to a child and disorderly conduct. Recreation Commission, 4:30 Thursday, June 20 Friday, June 7 pm., Town Office Building Agriculture Commission Monday, June 17 Benjamin John Chrzan, 22 of 705 Providence Pike, Danielson, KILLINGLY Meeting, 7 pm., Senior Center Ag Commission, 1 pm., Room was charged with sale of fireworks without a permit, disorderly con- A duct and reckless endangerment in the 2nd degree. Monday, June 17 PUTNAM ZBA, 6 pm., Room A

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Villager sports BSection “If it’s important to YOU, it’s important to US” www.VillagerNewspapers.com Tri-Town American Legion season BY RONALD P. CODERRE Tri-Town under legend- FOR THE VILLAGER ary coach Tom Auclair, THOMPSON — The led the Towners to a 2019 Tri-Town American respectable 15-12 record. Legion baseball season In addition to playing kicked off this week and for Tourtellotte and Tri- the program features Town, Akana played one three teams. Tryouts con- season at Manchester cluded last weekend for Community College on the Senior team and the a team that went to the two Junior teams — ros- Junior College World ters were filled with 14 Series, where it lost in players on each squad. the title contest. While at Executive officer Worcester State, Akana Michael Merrill said the was the leading hitter in coaching staffs are set the country in Division with Jason Akana han- III in his senior year. Dan dling the duty for the Zanauskas and Brian Senior team and Brian Barylski will once again Murphy returning to serve as Akana’s assis- coach the Junior Blue tant coaches. unit. Lee Blanchette Blanchette is a grad- steps in for his initial uate of St. John’s Prep season at the helm of the in Shrewsbury, Mass., Junior Red team. and is in his second sea- “The Tri-Town teams son as a Tri-Town coach are fortunate to have the and his first as a head services of three solid coach. After serving baseball men coaching as the assistant on the these young players. All Blue Team last season, three men are leaders the Duquesne University with a vast knowledge of grad who played three the game and are poised seasons for the Dukes, Courtesy photo to teach our players the is looking forward to his THOMPSON —Tri-Town American Legion baseball officials gathered at Legion Post No. 67 in North Grosvenordale for a pasta fundamentals as well as initial season as a head dinner and fundraiser on April 20 . From left, Tri-Town Senior Division coach Jason Akana, Committee finance officer Everett guiding them with values coach of the Junior Red Shepard, John Heath of Post 67, Ron Coderre, baseball executive committee chairman, Adrien Lapalme of Post 67, Mike that go beyond the dia- squad. He played his Merrill, Committee executive officer and Tri-Town Junior Division coaches Brian Murphy and Lee Blanchette. mond,” said Merrill. Legion baseball for West Akana, who is in both Boylston Post No. 204 for the Tourtellotte Memorial three seasons. and Rob L’Heureux. led the Centaurs to a 12-12 State University and Corrections. Murphy’s High and Worcester State This spring Blanchette Murphy’s name is well record overall record was drafted by the New assistant coaches are University Athletic Halls took over the reins of the known in baseball circles and a trip to the CIAC York Yankees upon grad- Eric Livingston and of Fame, brings a wealth Tourtellotte High School well beyond Northeastern postseason tournament. uation. He played two Chris Hehir. of baseball knowledge team and turned the Connecticut. He is in his The left-hander was one seasons of professional The Senior squad will and experience to the pro- program around, post- second season as the head of the best southpaws to baseball in Paintsville, once again play its games gram. The Tourtellotte ing a 12-8 regular-sea- coach of Junior Blue come out of Northeastern Ky., and Greensboro, at Tourtellotte Memorial graduate enters his sec- son record. Blanchette’s team, which narrowly Connecticut. After star- N.C. — where he post- High School while the ond season as the head Tigers qualified for the missed qualifying for ring on the mound at ed an overall record Junior teams home field mentor of the Senior CIAC State Tournament. the postseason last year. Tourtellotte Memorial of 12-4 with 30 saves. is the Bentley Athletic team after serving two Assisting Blanchette this This spring Murphy, and for Tri-Town he He went on to a stellar Complex in Woodstock. seasons as an assistant. season is a pair of well- who is in his third sea- went on to an All- 29-year career with the Last season Akana, who known Thompson base- son as the varsity coach American career at State of Connecticut as played three seasons for ball minds, Bill Steglitz at Woodstock Academy, Eastern Connecticut the Commissioner of Killingly wins D-12 softball minors title Courtesy photos KILLINGLY — The Killingly Crush won the District 12 Little League Minors Softball championship last weekend. The Crush finished this season with 11 wins, one loss, and one tie — bringing the Crush to the first place standing for the district. Due to that finish, the semifinal and final games were hosted at Killingly Little League fields. On Saturday, June 8, the final games started in the morning and the Crush opened with a 7-4 win against a strong Putnam team. In the championship game against Woodstock in the evening the Crush brought home the win by a score of 11-2. The team is coached by head coach Jimmy Veillette and assistant coach Will Lannon. B2 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 14, 2019 Woodstock Academy Senior Awards Night

Jeremy Useted photos Woodstock Academy’s Ivy Gelhaus, left, and Heather Converse shared the Most Outstanding Woodstock Academy senior Ethan Holcomb is congratulated by athletic director Sean Saucier Female Athlete Award for the Woodstock Academy Class of 2019. after he was named the Most Outstanding Male Athlete Award for the Woodstock Academy Class of 2019. to represent Woodstock Athlete Awards – golf); Samantha Mowry WOODSTOCK — the Most Memorable Play early in the second half Academy as an athlete Heather Converse and (field hockey, softball, The annual Woodstock Award on Sunday for her of that game that gave went to Luke Mathewson Cole Hackett basketball); Amanda Academy Senior Awards last-minute heroics in the Centaurs a three-goal and Maddie Grube. Connecticut High Nowak (soccer, Unified Night was held on that match. lead and they held on for The first-ever School Coaches sports, lacrosse); Noah Sunday, June 9, at the It was the first goal of the 5-4 win. Woodstock Academy Association Scholar- Pepper (cross-coun- Loos Center for the Arts the fullback’s high school Gelhaus finished with Athletic Director awards, Athlete Awards – try, golf, track); Eric on the school’s South career, but not her last. 60 goals and nine assists given to the, sometimes, Maddie Grube and Jack Preston (football, basket- campus. She also scored in the on the season for the unsung athletes who Hovestadt. ball, baseball); Meagan Three seniors received Centaurs’ loss to Daniel school. don’t always receive Twelve-season Rainville (soccer, Unified the Most Outstanding Hand in a second round The John Suleski Jr. the headlines went to awards (given to athletes sports, lacrosse); John Senior Athlete Awards. Class L state tournament Memorial golf awards Aislin Tracey and Emma who have participated in Rogers (soccer, basket- Ethan Holcomb, who is match. went to Mason Stewart Ciquera. a sport in all 12 seasons ball, track); Andrew heading to Keene State Converse went on to who received the Most Lydia Taft, who had to of their four years at The Roy (football, wrestling, where he will be a mem- lead the girls basketball Valuable Senior golf- sit out most of her junior Woodstock Academy): Unified sports, track); ber of the Men’s lacrosse team with a 12.2 point er award while Owen season in gymnastics due Aislin Tracey (soccer, Maria Scandalito (soccer, team, was named the per game average, 209 Borski earned the Most to back issues, received basketball, lacrosse); Aria indoor track, softball); Most Outstanding Male rebounds and 22 blocks. Improved award. the Comeback Player Gianfriddo (cross-coun- Madison Skellet (field Senior Athlete. She was second on the The Bertrand Golf of the Year award. Taft try, indoor track, track); hockey, Unified sports, Holcomb was a mem- team in assists (35) and Award, significant of the finished second to team- Emmalee Binette tennis, softball); Peter ber of the soccer and steals (40). golfer who shows uncom- mate Jenna Davidson in (Unified soccer, Unified Spada (soccer, wres- lacrosse programs in all The senior started a lit- mon determination and the Eastern Connecticut basketball, tennis); Owen tling, baseball); Emma four years at the school. tle slow on the softball dedication to make the Conference champion- Borski (Unified sports, Strandson (field hockey, This past season, he led field but it was under- most of his/her ability, ship and also played a hockey, golf); Lucas ice hockey, softball). the team to an Eastern standable since she was given to Katherine key role in the Centaurs Couture (soccer, indoor 4-year awards (given Connecticut Conference hadn’t faced live pitch- Harrington. winning both the Class S track, track); Olivia to athletes who have boys soccer tournament ing in a year due to her The Cliff Spellman and State Open gymnas- Stanikmas (field hockey, shown a four-year com- championship with 11 commitment to the other tennis sportsmanship tics championships. Unified sports, lacrosse); mitment to one sport): goals and four assists. sports. award was given to Matt Kathleen Johnson, Regan Stuyniski (soccer, Ethan Adams (basket- He scored the She finished well, how- Tiffany. who guided the Centaurs ice hockey, lacrosse); ball); Irene Askitis (soc- game-winning goal in a ever, and led the team in The Alfred C. Warren girls lacrosse team to its Heather Converse (soc- cer); Morgan Bassett 2-1 win over Stonington runs batted in (25) and soccer sportsmanship first-ever win over East cer, basketball, softball); (tennis); Hannah Burgess in the ECC boys soccer triples (4). awards, given to senior Lyme and its first Eastern Ivy Gelhaus (soccer, bas- (softball); Bailey Canedy semifinal match. She was second on the players who show a true Connecticut Conference ketball, indoor track, (lacrosse); Isabel Cintron Holcomb went to on team in batting average love for the game, went tournament champi- lacrosse); Ashleigh Angle (soccer); Emma Ciquera to finish with 57 points with a .407 mark. to to Ashleigh Angle and onship was named the (soccer, indoor track, ice (lacrosse, ice hockey); (28 goals, 29 assists) in Gelhaus was the sniper Holcomb. school’s Boosters Club hockey, track, lacrosse). Allison Crescimanno the lacrosse season. He on the soccer pitch for the The Marvin M. Coach of the Year. Eight-season (gymnastics); Brooke helped the team back to Centaurs. Sherman Award given to Emma Ciquera was awards (given to ath- Deorsey (cheerleading); the .500 mark at 8-8 for She attacked opposing a senior male athlete who the female recipient of letes who have played Rachel Durand (volley- the regular season and defenses who could rare- has displayed a high level the Most Outstanding eight seasons at The ball); Dyson Frank (prep also helped it qualify for ly cope with her speed. of sportsmanship, char- Performance in a game Woodstock Academy): basketball); Madeline the state tournament for She finished with a acter, desire and deter- award for her three goal, Chase Anderson Gronski (volleyball); the first time since 2016. team-best 19 goals and mination both on and off one assist, Most Valuable (soccer, basketball, Ethan Haass (lacrosse); The Most Outstanding added five assists. the field was won by Eric Player effort in the ECC baseball); Kenneth Katherine Harrington Female Senior Athlete On the track, Gelhaus Preston. girls lacrosse champion- Birlin (cross-country, (golf); Jack Hovestadt was shared by two finished fourth in the The Evelyn and Arthur ship win over Stonington. indoor track); Hannah (football); Ellie Jellison deserving individuals; Eastern Connecticut Weinmann Award given Tre Mitchell was Chubbuck (field hockey, (volleyball); Regan Heather Converse and Conference Division I to the senior athlete who Ciquera’s male coun- softball); Spencer Collins Kasacek (lacrosse); Ivy Gelhaus. indoor championship has done the most for the terpart for his 24-point, (cross-country, indoor Blake Kollbeck (football); Both were three-sport, meet in the 600 and was athletic department and 12-rebound effort against track); Mackenzie Eaton Ryan LaTour (lacrosse); three-season athletes in also a member of the has exemplified the spirit Brewster Academy this (field hockey, basket- Natalie Low (volley- all four of their years at sprint medley team that of athletics at Woodstock past season. ball, tennis); McKenna ball); Robert Maheu the school. also brought home a Academy went to Arielle Other Awards includ- Gagnon (volleyball, (golf); Kathryn Mason The two were team- fourth-place finish. Johnson. ed: Unified sports, lacrosse); (lacrosse); Tre Mitchell mates in the fall on the Gelhaus qualified for The Hannah Green Senior Unified Emma Green (volleyball, (prep basketball); Matt soccer team. the Class L indoor track Memorial Award, named Sports Award – Lauren Unified sports, lacrosse); Moffitt (baseball); Lauren Converse also played state championship and in honor of the former Hovestadt Maddie Grube (soccer, Neely (field hockey); basketball and softball barely missed qualify- Woodstock Academy Booster Club gymnastics, track); Cole Julianna Nuttall (soft- while Gelhaus switched ing for the State Open by athlete who lost a cou- Scholarship Award Hackett (soccer, basket- ball); Samantha Orlowski from basketball to indoor one second when she put rageous battle with can- Recipients – Mackenzie ball); Ethan Holcomb (volleyball); Nathan track and in the spring together a personal-best cer at the age of 23, and Eaton and Eric Preston. (soccer, lacrosse); Lauren Price (football); Victoria played lacrosse. time of 1:46.19 in the 600. given to a senior who has National Federation Hovestadt (soccer, Staples (field hockey); This past season, It netted her a fifth-place demonstrated sportsman- of State High School Unified sports, lacrosse); Lydia Taft (gymnastics); Converse scored the finish in the Class L ship, character, desire Association’s Award Nathan John (Unified Matt Tiffany (soccer); game-winning goal with championship. and determination, went of Excellence – Regan sports, basketball, base- Abigail Vaida (gym- 52 seconds left in regu- Gelhaus was a key rea- to Sammie Orlowski. Stuyniski and Liam ball); Aaron Johnson nastics); Geoff Vallone lation in a 1-0 win over son why the Centaurs The Centaur award, McDermott. (soccer, basketball); Jake (lacrosse); Hannah Plainfield in the Eastern beat East Lyme for a first given to one male and Assistant Coach of the Marsalisi (soccer, basket- Wotton (field hockey). Connecticut Conference time in the history of the one female athlete, who Year – Todd Blodgett ball); Luke Mathewson The spring sports girls soccer tournament girls lacrosse program at through their actions, (girls basketball). (cross-country, basket- award ceremony took championship match. home on April 27. words and deeds truly Connecticut ball, baseball); Liam place on June 10 at 5:30 Converse was also given She scored two goals represents what it means Interscholastic Athletic McDermott (Unified p.m. in the Loos Center. Conference Scholar- sports, hockey, lacrosse,

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Make the move! Find the homes of your neighborhood B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 14, 2019 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Aaron Charles Stark, 27 Ashley Joseph Ambukewicz ,48 WOODSTOCK – bachelors degree in Fine Arts from the Ashley Joseph /golf /racing leagues for his brother Aaron Charles Stark, University of Rhode Island. Ambukewicz, 48 of and friends. 27, died unexpected- Aaron is survived by his parents and Danielson, ., saw the In addition to his parents and ly of natural causes his sister Anja Stark of Woodstock. face of God on June step-mother, Cynthia, wife Erica, on Sunday May 26, All arrangements have been entrust- 1 2019 at UMass in and her son Nigel, Ash is survived by 2019 at Harrington ed to the Gilman Funeral Home and Worcester. He was his devoted sister Heather and fian- Healthcare at Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, born in Putnam, Ct cee Ryan Foisey of Danielson, brother Webster located in CT 06260. A Celebration of Aaron’s on May 26, 1971. He Christopher Lee and wife Elizabeth Webster, MA in the Life will be held on Sunday, June was the loving son of Rutland, MA. and beloved neph- company of his lov- 30, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. of Gary Ambukewicz ews Matthew and William Lee. As ing parents. Born in Providence, RI, at The Stomping Ground located at and Francine Lee, and the husband well as many aunts, uncles, cousins he was the son of James Erik and Dana 132 Main St. Putnam, CT. In lieu of of Erica Generous. Ashley graduated and numerous friends.Ash shared Penn Stark. flowers, a charity will be selected for from St. James School, Killingly High a long and strong bond with friends Aaron was an artist, printmaker memorial contributions at a later time. School and ECSU. He was employed at Ed and Sue Wallace, who were by and teacher. He was an alumnus of For memorial guestbook visit www. Frito Lay, Inc., Eastern Ct Cable Co. his side throughout his courageous Woodstock Academy and earned his GilmanAndValade.com. and eventually became a mail carrier 28 month battle . Ash maintained a for USPS. This is where he found his lifelong loving relationship for many true calling and daily joy. He was years with his God-mother Cynthia Barbara E. Smith age 81 highly regarded by all those he served (Ed) Koziak. He was predeceased by along his routes. He looked forward to his doting grandparents Nancy and WEBSTER- Hubbard Regional Hospital for forty working with coworkers daily. Ashley Normand Turenne and Evelyn and Barbara E. (Lefebvre) years. Barbara was the finest example was honest, hardworking, and affable, Joseph Ambukewicz. The family wish- Smith age 81 passed of what a nurse should be. In many a pleasure to be around and a very es to extend our deepest gratitude and away Friday, June ways she was a character in the best detail oriented person. He was always appreciation for the loving care Ash 7, 2019 at the Univ. sense of the word. She was caring, kind willing to go out of his way to assist recieved from staff and CNA’s ( espe- of MA Healthcare and compassionate, but yet ran the someone in need. Throughout his ill- cially Marie) while a patient at Jewish Center Hospital, hospital in the most professional way. ness, he never complained or asked HealthCare Center in Worcester and at Worcester, MA. Barbara was a member of the Webster “why me?”. His passions were Nascar Westview Healthcare. She was the wife of Fire Dept. Women’s Auxiliary. She racing (in particular #9 Mark Martin) Calling hour 9-10 am at Tillinghast the late Sgt. Joseph was an avid Cat lover. Funeral Mass a lifelong love of his favorite sports Sat June 8, memorial service at 10. J. Smith III who died Oct. 20, 2014. was held Wed., June 12, 2019 at 11 AM team The Kansas City Chiefs and Burial will be private. Donations may Barbara leaves her brother John E. in St. Louis Church with a calling Cleveland Indians. He also enjoyed be made in his name to St. James Lefebvre Jr. and his fiancée Linda hours from 9:30 am to 10:45 am in many hours managing fantasy football School, 120 Water St. Danielson. Littleton of Webster and her sister the funeral Home. Burial will be in Eleanor Lebeau of South Carolina, Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster. Omit nieces and nephews and her brother- flowers and donations in her memory Darlene Francis Pendleton, 60 in-law Brian and Gloria Smith. She may be made to the Cat Connection of was born in Webster daughter of the Webster. A guest book is available at Darlene Francis with her dog Kelsey and her best friend late John E. Lefebvre Sr. and Flora www.shaw-majercik.com where you Pendleton, 60, of Joan. (Noack) Lefebvre and lived here all may post a condolence or light a can- Dayville, passed She leaves her daughters Jennifer her life. Barbara was a Registered dle. away Friday, June Farquharson and her husband Michael Nurse and Nursing Supervisor at 7, 2019 surrounded of Danielson, Shelby Pendleton and her by her family after significant other Oda Sirimongkhoune a courageous battle of Brooklyn, sisters Brenda Pavao and Joan Marie Farquharson, 75 with cancer. She is her husband Van of North Stonington, reunited in heaven Deborah Lehto and her husband Paul Joan Marie of Danielson, Michael Farquharson with her husband of of Brooklyn, four grandchildren, two Farquharson, 75, of and his wife Jennifer of Danielson, 27 years Wayne Pendleton, he died in great grandchildren, significant other Danielson died unex- Marcia Hagget of Dayville, David 2004. Born April 29, 1959 in Putnam, Tom Chmura, several nieces and neph- pectedly at home on Farquharson and his wife Robyn of daughter of the late Arthur and Cecile ews. She was predeceased by a sister Wednesday, June 5, Manchester, twelve grandchildren, six (Thibeault) Martin. Helena Martin. 2019. Beloved wife great grandchildren and close friend Darlene had an Associates Degree A Graveside was held onWednes- of the late Larry Gloria Buskey. She was predeceased in Human Services and worked with day, June 12 at 10 AM at Holy Cross Farquharson, he died by her brother Raymond Imbeau. people with special disabilities, men- Cemetery, 372 Maple Street, Danielson, in 2007, they were Funeral was held on Monday, tal and physical. She was a director of CT. Calling hours was Tuesday, June married February June 10 at 9 AM from the Gagnon Killingly Day Care for several years. 11 from 6 to 8 PM at Gagnon and 10, 1968. Born December 4, 1943 in and Costello Funeral Home, 33 She had a passion for gardening espe- Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Warwick, RI, daughter of the late Reynolds Street, Danielson, followed cially her plants. Darlene loved the Street, Danielson, CT. In lieu of flowers Joseph and Rita (Reid) Imbeau. by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 beach, going out to eat and her great- donations may be made to American Joan worked for Fisher’s Big Wheel AM at St. James Church, 12 Franklin est pride are her daughters Jennifer Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 and C and M. She was a Communicant Street, Danielson, burial in Holy and Shelby. She was always spunky, Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. of St. James Church in Danielson. Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Calling charismatic and a bit of a jokester, Share a memory at www.gagnonand- Joan was a very selfless and caring hours were Sunday, June 9 from 6 still playing tricks on the nurses until costellofh.com individual that enjoyed helping oth- to 8 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu her last days. She loved spending time ers. Her greatest pride were her chil- of flowers donations may be made to dren, grandchildren, great grandchil- the American Diabetes Association, dren and her dog Mikey. Joan enjoyed 306 Industrial Park Road, Suite 105, Pauline R. Johnson,82 shopping with her best friend Gloria. Middletown, CT 06457. Share a mem- She leaves her children Stacy McRae ory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com WORCESTER- Benoit and later graduated from of North Kingston, RI, Cynthia Scott Pauline R. (Benoit) Commerce High in Worcester, Class of Johnson,82, of 102 1955. She was a member of St. Aloysius- Randolph Rd., for- St. Jude Parish. She enjoyed going to Joyce A. Albro, 87 merly of Leicester, the beaches in Maine, playing cards, died Thursday, bingo and scrabble, loved to read and Joyce A. Albro, 87, She had a great interest in genealo- June 6 at the Oasis was a member of a book club along of Pomfret Center, gy and spent many years tracing her died Saturday, June Irish roots. She was a member of the at Dodge Park. with her friends. She volunteered 8, 2019 at the Day Connecticut Society of Genealogists She was the for the Leicester public schools and Kimball Hospital in and of the Killingly Historical & wife of Melvin R. Town elections as well as for the Audio Putnam. She was the Genealogical Society. Johnson who died in 1987. She leaves Journal in Worcester. The daughters wife of Leon C. Albro, Joyce was a very much-loved moth- her daughters; Lori L. Baril and her would like to thank her Oasis family Jr. He died October er. She cared for “her” cat Susie, husband David of Leicester, Lisa L. for their care, compassion and friend- 27, 1985. Joyce was whose behavior she graded at the end Thomas and her husband Richard of ship. born June 18, 1931 in of most days. Woodstock, CT and Leslie Johnson A funeral service will be held on Putnam, daughter of the late Frederick She leaves her daughter Mary E. of Worcester, two grandchildren; Monday, June 10 at 11 a.m. in the Patrick and Olive E. Baker Noon. Albro, her brother Alan F. Noon and Alyssa Moran and her husband Jeff of MORIN FUNERAL HOME,1131 Main Joyce worked at the Pomfret Town numerous nieces and nephews. Charlton and Nicholas Baril and his St., Leicester. A calling hour will pre- Hall as a bookkeeper and secretary. She was predeceased by her hus- longtime companion Tori Phillips of cede the services from 10 to 11 a.m. Joyce also worked at the Pomfret band, father and mother, her daugh- Worcester, her sister in law Kathleen Burial will follow in Worcester County Community School as a teacher’s aide. ter Patricia Lee-Ann McLaughlin, her Benoit of FL.,several nieces and neph- Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flow- She retired at the age of 75. siblings Frederick “Bub” Noon, Jr., ews. She is predeceased by a brother ers, contributions may be made to Joyce enjoyed cooking and baking. Lillian A. Rose, Robert B. Noon and Richard O. Benoit. either Audio Journal, 799 W.Boylston She was known for her cookies and Gerald Noon. Pauline was a longtime secretary to St. #5, Worcester, Ma. 01606 or apple pies. A Calling hour will be Saturday, the Principal of the Leicester Primary Leicester Food Pantry c/o St. Joseph’s She was a communicant of Our June 15, from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM School before retiring in 2003. Church, 759 Main St., Leicester, 01524. Lady of Lourdes Church in Hampton. at the Smith and Walker Funeral Born in Worcester, she was the www.morinfuneralhomes.com Home, 148 Grove daughter of Omer and Eva (Martel) Street, Putnam, CT followed by a To place an Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Dorothy C. Hebert, 85 In-Memoriam, in the Our Lady of ROGERS, CT- Dorothy C. (Kaczor) of Southborough, MA. She was born Lourdes Church, Hebert age 85 passed away Wednesday, in Goodyear, CT daughter of the late Card of Thanks, 41 Cedar Swamp June 5, 2019 at the Westview Healthcare John A. and Mary (Poprawa) Kaczor Road, Hampton, Center, Dayville, CT. She was the wife and lived here most of her life. She Birthday or CT. Burial will fol- of the late Richard “Babe” R. Hebert was a customer service sales represen- low in Abington Sr. the love of her life, who died in 2011. tative for the Roger’s Corp for many Cemetery. She leaves two sons Richard Hebert Jr. years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, Anniversary Greeting, Donations may be made in Joyce’s and wife Susan of Rogers, CT., Randy knitting and playing cards. She was a in the memory to Our Hebert and partner Maxine of Union, avid UConn Huskies basketball fan Lady of Lourdes CT a daughter Diane Casaceli and part- and New England Patriots fan. There Church, PO Box ner Michael of Southborough, MA. She are no calling hours, all services are Villager Newspapers 211, Brooklyn, CT had three brothers that predeceased private. We take comfort in knowing 06234. her, John Kaczor of Attawaugen, CT, she’s at peace. The family requests the deadline is Monday at noon Carl Kaczor of Danielson, CT and that donations in her memory be made for that week. Edward Kaczor of Newport, RI., as to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. well as son-in-law Steven Casaceli The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) Webster, MA has or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). been entrusted You can add a photo at no additional cost. with her arrange- ments. A guest book is available To send by mail, please mail to at www.shaw-ma- Villager Newspapers jercik.com where you may post a P.O. Box condolence or light 196 Woodstock, CT 06281 a candle. Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and AMEX are accepted. www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com For more information, In Print and Online please call 860-928-1818 or email [email protected] and she’ll be happy to help! Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, June 14, 2019 B5 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Maurice Thibodeau, 83 Norman C. Berube, 66 BROOKLYN – in their academic studies or helping NORTH He was the son of Stella (Paradis) Maurice Thibodeau, them move. He also enjoyed traveling GROSVENORDALE, Berube Brodeur and the late Leo 83, of Stetson Rd., with his longtime companion Jan. CT- Norman C. Berube living in North Grosvenordale, died Tuesday, June 4, Maurice is survived by a son, Scott Berube age 66 CT all of his life. He drove for 2019, at home. Born Thibodeau of Owasso, OK; a sister, passed away Friday, Mayflower Trucking for many years in Caribou, ME, he Jean Vallad of MI: many grandchil- June 7, 2019 at the and most recently was a maintenance was the son of the dren, nieces, and nephews that adored Christopher House, technician for Superior Bakery in late Alcide and Edna him; and his loyal, dedicated, and Worcester, MA. He North Grosvenordale, CT. He enjoyed (Bossie) Thibodeau. true friends Don Nash and his wife. was the husband of restoring cars and was an avid car Maurice was a grad- He was predeceased by his son, Greg the late, Dorothy C. enthusiast, owning many cars and uate of the University of Southern Thibodeau; two brothers, Alcide and (Courtemanche) Berube who died in motorcycles over time. He had his pri- California where he received his BA Irvin “Steve” Thibodeau; and his long- 2018. He leaves two daughters, Amie vate pilot’s license and played guitar, in Engineering. time companion Jan. Tworzydlo and her husband Bryan in his younger years he had a band Mr. Thibodeau worked for over 30 Funeral arrangements are pri- of Killingly and Heather Martinez of called Soundtrack. There will be a ser- years at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft as vate and have been entrusted to the Thompson, CT. Norman also leaves vice Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 10 AM an Engineer building jet engines for Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, three brothers; Richard of Stafford in the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 83 Boeing aircraft. Maurice was a fam- 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For Springs, CT, Bert of Thompson, CT Main St., North Grosvenordale, CT. A ily-oriented man and cherished the memorial guestbook please visit www. and William of North Grosvenordale, gathering for lunch will follow at the K time that he spent with his nieces and GilmanAndValade.com. CT., one sister Suzanne Rousseau of of C in Putnam for friends and family. nephews whether it was tutoring them Greene, Maine, two grandsons, Joseph There are no calling hours. The Shaw- and Jacob Tworzydlo, and many niec- Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School es and nephews. He also leaves his St., Webster, MA has been entrusted Memorial Service for Kenneth L. Satterlee mother, Stella (Paradis) Brodeur of with his arrangements. A guest book Thompson, CT. He had a sister that is available at www.shaw-majercik. A Memorial Service with Military Honors for Kenneth L. Satterlee who passed predeceased him, Nanette Berube of com where you may post a condolence away on November 17, 2018, will be held on Saturday, June 15th at 2 p.m. at the Plainfield, CT. or light a candle. Woodward Cemetery, Route 44, Ashford, CT. Jeannie Cynthia Bessenaine, 74 Jeannie Cynthia Bessenaine, her husband Christopher (Joly) Bessenaine, Speer and granddaughter Octavia 74 of South Killingly, Rose, Brother Lou Jr. and wife Judy passed away unex- Joly of Bloomfield, CT. Sisters Patty pectedly at home on Reyes of Hampton, CT and Janice Joly June 2, 2019. Jeannie of Danielson, in addition to many niec- attended St. James es and nephews. Parochial school in Jeannie was predeceased by her Danielson, graduat- daughter Paula Jean Bessenaine. ing in June 1959. She Mother Nellie (Hajdun) Joly, Father later attended Killingly High School, Lucien Joly and brothers Ronnie and graduating in 1963. On July 3, 1969, she Dicky Joly. married Robert Kenneth Bessenaine Jeannie will be remembered by OBITUARIES are published at no charge. at St. James church. They were mar- many. She was devoted to and cher- ried for 50 years. ished her grandchildren and family. E-mail notices to charlie@villagernewspapers. During her life, she worked as a real- A person who always went above and tor, for Danco Co. in Putnam and for beyond for those she cared about, won- Danielson Federal Savings as a teller, derful and completely selfless. She will com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. moving up to Senior Loan Officer for be sadly missed by many. many years, until her retirement. Jeannie’s family will receive rela- In addition to her husband Robert tives and friends on Friday, June 14th Photos are welcome in JPEG format. Bessenaine St., Jeannie is survived by at Gilman Funeral Home, located at her son Robert Kenneth Bessenaine 104 Church St in Putnam, CT. Calling Jr. his wife Pamela (St. Laurent) hours are 4pm-7pm. Burial will be at Bessenaine and grandson Gavin the convenience of the family, Robert Bessenaine, Daughter Lynn Talking With Your Health Care Provider About Kidney Health

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