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BY OLIVIA RICHMAN 10 years ago, and while they spe- I was hiring,” she said with a NEWS STAFF WRITER cialize in bathrooms, they are laugh. “So I started doing the PUTNAM — Being a woman an interior and exterior remod- work myself.” isn’t the only thing that sets eling company that does “just Then she started doing con- Jessica Gervais apart in the about everything.” In fact, just struction for friends and family. construction world. Her work this past weekend she finished Word got around from there, speaks for itself. The owner of up a large project that includ- and she hasn’t looked back. She construction company, Girls N’ ed turning the downstairs of a loves owning her own business, Tools, LLC., Gervais wakes up colonial into a master bedroom, and loves how busy it’s been get- every day with a smile on her bathroom, closet and hallway. ting. They’re even hiring more face. This included installing new people. “I like a lot of things about wiring, new plumbing, new But it wasn’t always like this. this business,” she said. “It’s tiles, painting and even rein- In the first few years, Gervais always changing. Even if I do stalling the antique floorboards. noticed that many people were four to five bathroom projects That’s a lot. shocked when she showed up, in a row, they’re all complete- But it’s exciting for Gervais. despite the name of the compa- ly different locations, products, When she was younger, ny. They’d think she was just problems to solve, clients. I love Gervais bought a rental proper- the receptionist, and wouldn’t the problem-solving aspect. It’s ty that needed a lot of work. She expect to see her once construc- started to realize that she had a tion began. a very creative and challeng- Courtesy photos ing process, finding things that knack for construction, that she “Sometimes they’d even “I worked an office job before and looked really nice,”Jessica Gervais work and please the client.” even loved it. said with a laugh. “Now that I’m working construction, I don’t!” Gervais started Girls N’ Tools “I was better than the guys Please Read GERVAIS, page A12 FASTBREAK It’s in the cards BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER

WOODSTOCK — A lot of people don’t know what tarot card reading is. And some people are even scared of it. There’s a lot of misconceptions about what tarot reading is, and Woodstock resident Isabella Maluf wants to show people what tarot cards can do for them. “I believe we are one with the cosmos and its energy,” she said. “We are one with the universe. You can find answers to a lot of things Olivia Richman photos from tarot cards.” With a special interest Isabella Maluf has learned a lot in astrology, Maluf has about herself through tarot card always wanted to know reading, and now offers tarot card about, well, everything. She readings to others as well. wanted to understand things that sometimes cannot be started using tarot cards. explained. “The tarot is the best tool How are tarot cards for that kind of thing,” she read? said. Maluf explained her The images on the card, relationship with tarot card the symbols, the colors, the reading. archetypes... The things you see on the card give What are tarot card you insight for things you readings for? already have, but it may be blocked by stress or life. It’s It depends how you see the about your energy, not mine. tarot card. I do not believe I’m just the person reading in future telling. That’s not the message. Believe it or my approach to tarot. I take not, it works that way. a more analytical approach. The most important thing Do you feel like a lot of is spiritual growth. It’s self- people don’t understand knowledge. You get to know what tarot cards are? yourself better and make Charlie Lentz photo more informed decisions. There’s a prejudice against PUTNAM — Putnam High’s Abby St. Martin goes up for a layup in a 36-24 win over St. Bernard on Tuesday, Tarot cards are a bridge tarot because people confuse Jan. 22. Putnam travels to Killingly High to face the Redgals at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25. High school between the unconscious religion and spirituality. sports coverage begins on page B-1 of today’s Villager sports section. to the conscious mind, Those are two different and it helps a lot of people. Psychiatrists have even Please Read TAROT, page A7 NOW honors long-time volunteers DAYVILLE — Two marked milestones for each and players from local high building project in the area. long-time volunteers for recipient. Eric Quinn, from schools working with local Eric was recognized with a Northeast Opportunities for Putnam, is a long-time mem- youth to introduce the sport. plaque honoring his service Wellness were honored at the ber of the NOW Board of The clinic also includes and his status as a Board local non-profit’s Board of Directors. He transitioned to a highly popular cheer- Emeritus member. Directors meeting on Jan. 9. an Emeritus member of the leading component, led Soon after Eric joined the Eric and Julie Quinn, two vol- Board in 2018. Joining the by New England Patriots NOW board, Eric’s wife Julie unteer Board members, were organization only a few years Cheerleading Coach Tracy was asked to join the organi- recognized for their years of after its inception, Eric’s Sormanti. Eric has also been zation to serve as treasurer. service to the youth wellness involvement in NOW evolved a leading voice on NOW’s As an all-volunteer organiza- organization. Each received from his interest in promot- Programming Committee, tion at the time, Julie’s skills plaques in honor of their long ing youth football in the helping to shape the organi- were crucial to NOW’s growth Courtesy photo dedication and various con- region, with the creation of zation’s youth sports schol- and quickly she became one From left, Northeast Opportunities tributions to NOW, which has Quiet Corner Football. Eric’s arship program, and fitness of NOW’s most valued volun- for Wellness Board Emeritus mem- entered its ninth year serving involvement in NOW resulted and nutrition outreach. teers. Specifically, Julie was ber Eric Quinn and NOW Board the 10-town area of Northeast in a very successful annual Since 2018, Eric has also instrumental in the develop- member Julie Quinn with NOW Connecticut. Football and Cheerleading served on the NOW Building ment of NOW’s scholarship Immediate Past-President Allan Presented by NOW founder clinic, which attracts between Committee, a group which program, ensuring clear Rawson on Jan. 9. The Quinns, and Immediate Past-President 100 and150 children each has been exploring the poten- guidelines and a structured from Putnam, were recognized for Allan Rawson, the awards year and includes coaches tial for a multi-sport complex their volunteerism. Please Read QUINN, page A15 A2 • Friday, January 25, 2019 Villager Newspapers Putnam woman charged with operating drug factory

PUTNAM — On Jan. 16 at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Troop-D Quality of Life Task Force, the Putnam Police Department, and officers assigned to the Danielson Probation Office executed a narcotics related search and seizure warrant on the person of Melissa Carroll, 30, and of her residence located at 175 School Street in Putnam. The search warrants were obtained after a lengthy investigation revealed that Melissa Carroll was selling fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine from her residence. Task Force Personnel executed the search warrant on Carroll’s person while she was operating her 2009 Mazda sedan in the Town of Killingly. While executing the search warrant on her person, approximately 95 bags (21.4g) of fentanyl/heroin; 13.5 grams of crack cocaine packaged for sale and $1,151.00 was seized. Courtesy photo When members of the Troop-D Quality Melissa Carroll of Life Task Force, the Putnam Police Department and Officers assigned to for sale, scales, packaging equipment, the Danielson Probation Office execut- and $4,167. As a result of the investi- ed the search warrant at Carroll’s resi- gation, Melissa Carroll was taken into dence, a systematic search was conduct- custody for Possession of Narcotics ed. During the search, investigators 21a-279a, Possession of Narcotics WITS Courtesy photo located and seized 530 folds (162 g) of 21a-278b, Operating a Drug Factory heroin/ fentanyl prepackaged for sale; 21a-277c and Failure to Keep Narcotics Evidence seized in search warrant. 45 grams of crack cocaine prepackaged in the Original Container 21a-257. She was held on a $75,000 dollar cash/sure- committed to combating drug activity na are encouraged to call the Troop D ty bond and appeared at Danielson in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at (860) Superior Court on Jan. 17. information regarding the illegal sale 779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook Members of the CT State Police are of narcotics and /or synthetic marijua- page.

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Subscribe today! (508)764-4325 V illager Newspapers Friday, January 25, 2019 • A3 Pomfret holds rally in support of women Accuracy Watch The Villager Newspapers is committed to accuracy in all its news BY CAROL DAVIDGE Then they spread out along Routes 169 the current administration and the FOR THE VILLAGER reports. Although numerous safe- and 44 opposite the Vanilla Bean Cafe trauma it is inflicting on our nation and waved to cars that passed by. in so many ways. We will not be quiet guards are in place to ensure accu- POMFRET — They waved, they sang, Ralliers came from Thompson, until our concerns abate. And we want rate reporting, mistakes can occur. they rang bells, and they observed one Putnam, Vernon, Tolland, Woodstock, our neighbors to take an active role Confirmed fact errors will be cor- minute of silence at 1 p.m, in Pomfret Eastford and other towns in northeast- in helping make our world a better rected at the top right hand corner on Jan. 19. Forty people — men, women, ern Connecticut. Drivers in pickup place for everyone. Maybe next year, we of page A3 in a timely manner. girls and one puppy — came to the trucks, small sedans and vans honked won’t have to march anymore,” Rogers If you find a mistake call (860) Quiet Corner Shouts! rally in support of and waved as they passed the busy said in exclamation. 928-1818 or e-mail charlie@villager- the nationwide Women’s Marches. corner. Quiet Corner Shouts! is a grass-roots newspapers.com. At 1 p.m. QCS Co-Founder Cris Cadiz At 2 p.m. folksinger Sally Rogers led organization providing opportunities called for one minute of silence in sup- the crowd in “This Little Light of Mine,” for individuals to engage in their local port of the 1@1 Minute for Women’s and the crowd headed home. communities and unify efforts for social Equality. (At one o’clock U.S. Eastern “This is my third’s Women’s March. causes through civic engagement. 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Insightful A4 • Friday, January 25, 2019 Villager Newspapers Freeze benefits Pomfret Community School

POMFRET —Pomfret Community years and each year it is still memora- School has scheduled its fifth annual ble. It takes a village to make sure we February Freeze 5K Run/Walk event offer this opportunity to the children in for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. The race Pomfret,” Galligan said. course is on the campus of Pomfret The idea for the February Freeze was School at 398 Pomfret Street (Route conceived five years ago by Pomfret res- 169) in Pomfret Center. The event ben- idents, Monique Wolanin and Kathleen efits PCS’s eighth grade class trip to Johnson. Both runners themselves, Washington, D.C. next spring. they saw the potential of getting the The trip to Washington is a tradition community together for a fun, healthy that started over 40 years ago – the first event which at the same time could trip was in 1976 – in honor of our coun- raise money for the eighth graders. try’s bicentennial celebration. Since New for this year, there will be a short- then countless PCS students have vis- er Fun Run at 12:40 p.m. for children ited the Capitol, museums and National from preschool through fourth grade. Monuments that make Washington Pomfret School has been a sponsor D.C. so unique. For many, it serves as of the race since its inaugural event a rite of passage as it is often the first in addition to donating the use of its time they have travelled without their campus and Parsons Lodge. The 5K (3.1- parents. Michael Galligan, Assistant mile) course consists of three loops and Principal at Pomfret Community winds through the campus and along Charlie Lentz photo School, has been organizing the trip for the quad with a downhill finish to the Runners begin last year’s February Freeze. the past 18 years. lodge. Finishers are rewarded for their “The Washington D.C. trip is such effort with hot chocolate and refresh- an important learning experience for ments by the warm fire in Parsons or sponsoring visit the website: www. proceeds go to the student trip. all Pomfret children in eighth grade. Lodge. pomfretcommunityschool.org/febru- I have been going on the trip for 18 For more information for signing up aryfreeze. Cost is $30 per runner. All The Arc Eastern Connecticut receives donation DANIELSON — For the second consec- Danielson. utive year The Arc Eastern Connecticut Recently, The Boards of Directors of received donation from Amarante’s The Arc Quinebaug Valley and The Arc Winter Wonderland. Donation boxes New London County, including family were set up nightly at the entryway for members on both Boards, announced organizations which benefited from the they will be establishing The Arc event and included Bags of Hope and Eastern Connecticut, merging opera- Make-A-Wish CT. tions to augment and strengthen service This $2,500 donation will be used provision for people with intellectual towards The Arc’s Sensory Garden proj- and developmental disabilities (IDD). ect at their Cook Hill Office location in

Courtesy photo Kathleen Stauffer, CEO of The Arc Eastern Connecticut, Noella Amarante, Alexis and Daniel Amarante of Amarante’s Winter Wonderland and Susan Desrosiers, Executive Consultant of The Arc Eastern Connecticut.

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DAYVILLE — Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) recently announced that the eighth annual NOW Road Race & Walk will return on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Held annually since 2012, the Road Race features a scenic run along the quiet streets of Alexander’s Lake in Dayville and raises funds for NOW. Putnam Bank will return to the event as the Race Day sponsor for 2019, continuing a long tradition of supporting the Road Race. Subtitled, “Lap the Lake” the race is a traditional timed 5K (3.1 miles), starting at The Lake Tavern on Upper Maple Street in Dayville, with one “lap” around Alexander’s Lake and finishing back at The Lake Tavern. The event is inclusive of runners and walkers, with individuals of all levels of fitness encouraged to participate. The top overall male and female runners will each receive a $100 cash prize, with awards to the top three finishers in each 5-year age bracket. The event also features a Kids Fun Run, with children of all ages Charlie Lentz photo invited to participate. For several years, the Road Race has Runners begin the 2017 NOW Road Race & Walk. been sponsored by Putnam Bank, which shows additional support with dozens of employees walking and running in CEO Tom Borner, Putnam Bank truly an opportunity for local businesses to The mission of the organization is to the event. In 2018, over 40 Putnam Bank has embraced the mission of wellness show support for NOW. All proceeds of provide all children, regardless of finan- employees turned out to participate, a that the NOW Road Race promotes,” the Road Race will support NOW youth cial resources, equal opportunities to record number for the event sponsor. said NOW Executive Director Sarah programs and scholarships. achieve & maintain youth wellness, “We are so appreciative to Putnam Wolfburg. NOW is a non-profit human services beginning at an early age. Bank for coming back year after year to For 2019, runners will receive a long- organization focused on youth well- Registration is currently available sponsor our Road Race. With so many sleeved, moisture wicking tech T-shirt ness. NOW provides children with the online, with early-bird reduced rates of their employees coming out to par- as an add-on to registration. The shirt opportunity to participate in area well- offered for the winter and early spring ticipate, including Bank President and will feature the event logo on the front, ness activities and athletics programs, months of 2019. To learn more about with sponsor logos on the back. A vari- offering scholarships to the youth of NOW, or to register, visit: www.nowin- ety of sponsorships, including T-shirt the community with up to 95 percent motion.org or call (888) 940.4669. sponsorships, are currently available as of the cost being subsidized by NOW.

Courtesy photo Putnam Bank President and CEO Tom Borner and SVP and Branch Courtesy photo Administrator Lynn Bourque presented NOW Putnam Bank team members pose for a group Executive Director Sarah C. Wolfburg with a photo at the 2018 NOW Road Race, this past $1,500 check in support of the eighth annual September in Dayville. Putnam Bank had over NOW Road Race & Walk — Lap the Lake, set 40 employees participate in the event. for Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. Happy Holidays

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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]. Bickelhaupt is in Tourtellotte spotlight

THOMPSON — Each month senters at this year’s high school writ- Tourtellotte Memorial High School’s ing center conference at UConn. When Student Spotlight program recognizes asked what motivates him. a student who has demonstrated out- “I’m motivated by my future. I have standing achievement, character, lead- plans for what I want to do in the future ership, attitude, and/or contributions and I know that that future starts now. to the school and community. January’s I know I need to do well now in order Student Spotlight honoree is junior to reach my dreams and be successful Jonathan Bickelhaupt. Bickelhaupt in life, so I give everything my all,” was nominated by fellow junior Jesse Bickelhaupt said. Trottier. In Bickelhaupt’s nomination, Throughout his four years at TMHS, Jesse states, “Bickelhaupt genuinely Bickelhaupt has also earned a number believes in giving back to the communi- of awards and recognitions including ty and wants the best for his peers and the Superintendent’s Award and the those around him.” Freshman English Award. Bickelhaupt actively participates in “I’m interested in going to college his school community. Bickelhaupt is a to become an author. I’m also inter- member of the National Honor Society ested in video production and game through which he has participated in design, so I have plenty to choose from,” regular volunteer work and events such Bickelhaupt said. as Homelessness Awareness Night. Bickelhaupt’s message to his school Bickelhaupt also serves as a peer tutor community is “Knowledge is power in the TMHS writing center called The and you should use that knowledge to Courtesy photo Peer Point. As a Peer Point Tutor, he prepare for your future so you can be was selected to be part of a team of pre- successful.” Jonathan Bickelhaupt QVCC full scholarship set for Putnam High grad

DANIELSON — The gibility requirements. There generosity. The Townsends honored with emeritus status in a position to help others do Quinebaug Valley Community will also be three $1,500 schol- care deeply about residents for his “extraordinary con- the same. College Foundation, Putnam arships awarded to Putnam of Northeast Connecticut and tribution to the Foundation’s Putnam residents are High School and Steven and residents. The cost of tuition strive to provide debt-free mission.” Marge Townsend is encouraged to apply for the Marjolaine Townsend recent- and student fees for two-se- educational opportunities at an active community volun- scholarships beginning Feb.1, ly announced The Steven and mesters, full-time (more than QVCC,” said QVCC Director teer whose hard work and ded- through the annual QVCC Marjolaine’87,’88 Townsend 12 credits) at QVCC is $4,400. of Institutional Advancement, ication has helped many. Steve Foundation scholarship pro- Putnam High Scholar’s The full scholarship allows for Monique Wolanin. and Marge are proud Putnam cess. Application and addi- Scholarships, beginning with money for textbooks, as well Steven Townsend is a nation- High School graduates and the tional requirements are the 2019 academic year. as any additional fee required ally recognized business lead- first members of their respec- online www.qvcc.edu/schol- A full-tuition scholarship of by some degree programs. er who co-founded United tive families to attend college, arships . Contact Wolanin for $5,000 will be awarded to one “QVCC, The Foundation Natural Foods (UNFI) in starting at QVCC. They hope additional information at (860) student and is renewable for and QVCC students thank Danielson. A long-time mem- that in providing these schol- 932-4174. a second year as long as the Steve and Marge Townsend, ber of the QVCC Foundation, arships, students will pursue recipient continue to meet eli- once again, for their continued in 2012 Steven Townsend was their dreams and one day be

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PUTNAM — In less than with both pre-carved ice blocks weather, there will be plenty of contest, aptly titled, “Love is from Sasha the Fire Gypsy, and a month, downtown Putnam and live demonstrations. ways to keep warm with dinner in the Air.” Professional and will take place at 6:15, 7:15 and will once again host the largest Throughout the day, patrons and drink specials available novice bakers from around the 8:15 p.m. with Sasha combining single ice block competition in can watch as 300-pound ice at local restaurants and new area will be showing off their choreography, theatrics, acro- the United States — the ninth blocks are transformed into a this year a 30-foot inflatable ice culinary masterpieces. All batics, and dance with speed, Annual Fire & Ice Festival. variety of shapes and figures igloo. Anna and Elsa will be entrants will be judged based difficulty, and excitement. From noon to 9 p.m. on Feb. – all sponsored by local busi- available from noon to 4 p.m. on originality, best flavor and It is sure to be another 9 the public is invited to visit nesses. Watch as profession- inside the igloo for a meet and artistic creation. Submissions impressive day of ice carv- this community event, boast- al, amateur and group carv- greet, as well as a stilt-walking are accepted, the application ings, fire performances, and ing more than five dozen ice ers create their masterpieces, fire princess roaming around available on www.discoverput- so much more. Parking is free carvings, ice photo opportu- from noon to 5 p.m., with an the outside of the igloo. nam.com. and available in the municipal nities, 30-foot inflatable igloo, awards ceremony at 6 p.m. at The festival also invites new- As the sun goes down at the lots around town and Kennedy Anna and Elsa meet and greet, the Congregational Church of comers to discover the many Fire & Ice Festival, fire torch- Drive. To learn more about a stilt-walking fire princess, Putnam on Main Street. shops and galleries of Putnam. es will fill downtown Putnam Fire & Ice, or for more on how glowing fire torches, fire-danc- Other not-to-be-missed carv- The Congregational Church of with an ambient glow. The to participate, either as a carv- ing performances, rose sales, ings include: event-inspired Putnam will be a hot spot of ice sculpture masterpieces er, a volunteer, a cake contest a cake decorating contest, and photo opportunities, sand art activity throughout the event, will be lit with color effects. participant, or as a visitor to more. community sculpture, a uni- featuring roaring fire pits and Adding to the spectacle of the this unique festival, visit www. Ice carvings will decorate the corn, a golf bag, and more. free hot chocolate. The church festival, visitors will be wowed discoverputnam.com. streets of downtown Putnam Despite the icy February will also feature a special cake by fire-dancing performances

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TAROT and faith, things that are hard for me You’re entitled to ask questions If you want to learn more continued from page A 1 sometimes. about the reading. Tarot reading is or get a reading, reach out at private and confidential. People will [email protected]. things. They think it’s something bad, When did you start getting ask, ‘Will I die?’ ‘What did I get on my that’s not allowed. interested in tarot card reading? exam?’ That’s not going to happen. Olivia Richman may be reached at Tarot card readers cannot give (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at You said that tarot cards give I started four years ago. It was the medical advice, financial advice... I [email protected] people insight. What kind of history behind it. People can’t prove cannot make decisions for you. insight? where it came from, but some say ancient Egypt. Some say 1600s in What happens a lot when I read for Europe. I like to know more about people is that they realize how they those things. For me, it’s an art. And may be self-sabotaging themselves. I love the arts. That’s another reason I EASTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT The reading helps them get more was attracted to it. grounded, to make better decisions. HAS THE FOLLOWING POSITION OPEN Usually they find out something they What else should people know FOR SY2019-20: couldn’t see at first because of stress. It before they get a reading? can be like a form of medication, a self- growth tool. You can clarify things. If Special Education Teacher you ask me the lottery numbers, that won’t happen. I can’t tell you if you’ll get married, or if you’ll have kids. It’s Current CT Special Education Certification 165 required. more of a tool for spiritual growth. Experience with upper elementary/middle school students preferred. That’s the most important thing. Training and experience with inclusion, differentiation, behavior How long did it take you to learn management strategies and co-teaching practices preferred. Applicant how to read tarot cards? must possess the ability to work in a collaborative setting. It didn’t take long for me to learn Salary and benefits are as outlined in the contract between the to read tarot cards, but it’s learning Eastford Board of Education and the Eastford Teachers Association. for life. You’ll always see something you didn’t see before. You can’t know This position will begin the week of August 22, 2019. The certified everything. One card can mean staff application can be found on the school website, www.eastfordct. something different for a different org under the ‘Employment’ tab. person, all depending on their situation and their energy. Please submit completed certified teacher application, letter of intent, resume, current CT special education certification, transcripts What have you learned about tarot card reading that surprised and 3 letters of reference to: you? Did they teach you anything Office of the Superintendent of Schools about yourself? P.O. Box 158 Eastford, CT 06242 The images on the cards have different mean- It doesn’t matter if you like to hear it ings, but they mean something completely or not – the cards will say exactly what different for each person. It’s all about the CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2019 it is. I’ve learned a lot about patience person’s energy, said Isabella Mulaf.

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Pay attention, P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 be Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 astonished www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner Several years ago Pomfret School welcomed poet Mary Oliver to the community as LETTERS TO THE EDITOR part of the Schwartz Lecture series. The program, offered Small once a year, includes an invi- tation to the public to attend Student asks for info on Quiet Corner a talk by the visiting lumi- nary. We missed seeing her gestures, in person and I’ve regretted Ladies and gentlemen: I am a student at greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. it ever since. She died last Cascade Christian Schools, and I am writing Yours truly. Thursday. She was 83. a report on the state of Connecticut. We are I love the big results responsible for gathering as much informa- Maizey poetry of tion as we can about our state. If any of your Fifth grade: Cascade Christian Mary Oliver. readers would like to help me by sending any Never doubt how much a simple, kind School Mary Oliver’s pictures, postcards, used license plates, facts, word or gesture means. 601 9th Ave. S.E. poetry is often products, etc. from your state, it would be Imagine a typical Monday morning Puyallup, Wash., 98372 dismissed by scenario - some traffic, a few minor critics as too annoyances, misplaced files and other simplistic and “Monday things”. Maybe it’s also rain- Trump has created a threat to U.S.A. repetitious. ing. A very “Monday” kind of day, for It is easy to read, easy to sure. You stop for coffee. Ronald Reagan, the patron saint of the 1,600 inhabitants, 300 are Coast Guard peo- NANCY WEISS understand As you wait in line, you mentally Republican Party, put forth the trickle down ple. Without the Coast Guard’s having any on several lev- began running down the list of bad theory of taxation. Give the rich and large money to spend, where are the rest going to els and perhaps entirely too things already piling up in your morn- corporations gobs of money through reduced go to make up the difference? The economy popular to be taken seriously ing. When it is time to pay, the woman taxes and all that money will trickle down is so small that there are no other sources of by heavy duty intellectuals. at the counter makes eye contact, smiles thru the economy and benefit the middle and income. What is that entire island going to Fortunately for us, she didn’t and tells you she hopes you’ll have a low classes. Well, thru Reagan, two Bush’s do? They are screwed. And what about the seem to care what critics had good day. She really seems to mean it. and Trump it has been proven to be a mas- mainland businesses supplying the island? to say about her work. She You leave the shop with your coffee, sive con job. They’re screwed too. And so on. kept on writing and publish- a smile on your face and a feeling of For instance, instead of increased salaries Trump has created a huge threat to America ing throughout her life and appreciation for that cashier and her to the average worker and making capital with his shutdown. Much more so than ille- gave us memorable imag- expression of kindness. The day already investments, Goldman Sachs said corpora- gal immigrants pose. But, of course, the real es of the natural world and starts to look up. Small gestures really tions spent a record of $1 trillion in 2018 on hitch here is that no one has sufficient data to animals, especially dogs and do matter. stock buybacks and large dividends to their prove things one way or the other. However, birds, to fill our minds. She Our world loves to celebrate and stock investors, most coming from their tax I’m convinced he is undermining the very also was the best-selling poet reward BIG gestures – remember the windfalls,. Last May, S&P Dow Jones Indices structure of the government and America. in the country. Walmart stories from December, when estimated that corporations spent $564 billion He is holding hostage good people and Here’s a line where she athletes and other celebrities secretly on buybacks and $428 billion on dividends in necessary government operations having no asks her dog, Percy, how to paid off the balances for customers with one year through that month. connection to the immigration issue because live: “Love, love, love says items in layaway? The big gesture gets Oh yes, as a side note, our deficit, aka feder- of Trump’s perverse view of reality. Oh wait, Percy. And run as fast as you recognition and celebration and lots of al borrowing, will be about $1 trillion. Such I forgot the irony that Homeland Security, can/along the shining beach, media coverage. Sometimes the big ges- a coincidence. who is responsible for protecting us from or the rubble, or the dust./ ture deserves that kind of attention – But wait, maybe there is something to illegal immigrants among others, is also Then, go to sleep./Give up people helping one another in a big way the trickle down theory. However, I think shutdown. Trump really knows how to take your body heat, your beating IS big news, and very GOOD news. We it should be considered in negative terms, a multiple complexities into his vaunted art of heart./Then, trust.” need more of that. negative trickle down fact. Instead of throw- negotiating. Bah. We can relate to the But what about the small things? Don’t ing dollars to the rich, let’s see it as taking And let’s not let Mitch McConnell off the poems because they are they deserve recognition somehow? The dollars out of the economy by furloughing hook either. He can put pressure on Trump often about walking in the cashier’s smile and wish for your day 800,000 federal workers. We’re seeing that to resolve the situation. But he is too much woods, strolling through would only take a fraction of a minute, their lost income is trickling down into the a coward and too much a duplicitous toad to a field or observing life on but it could turn around another per- economy widely and quickly. It bypasses the work for America. the sea shore. Oliver died son’s mood and possibly his or her day. rich and corporations and has it initial and And finally, Trump has now made a pro- in Florida, but spent much Holding the door – anyone for any- immediate negative effect of the middle and posal which includes saving DACA. A simi- of her life in Truro and body – is another small gesture that low classes. lar proposal put forth by the Democrats and Provincetown. Her frame of reminds us that more than anything And it’s so much more than the income loss agreed to by the GOP’s when they had both reference is much like ours’ else, we need to treat each other well. and cruelty to the 800,000. It’s all those people houses. Trump vetoed it. When will Trump’s with her sense of the seasons, How about letting the person with fewer and businesses that are losing the income supporters come to realize their hero wears the effects of weather, nature, items get in line in front of you at the and profits they would be getting from those shoddy clothes of never keeping promises, our emotions and the way we grocery store? That small act of kind- 800,000. And businesses who support those. of never being concerned about anyone but take solace in simple things. ness just might allow that person to That income is irrevocably lost. They won’t himself, of never having any ethical, reli- She reminds us to look down arrive somewhere on time, instead of a be reimbursed when the shutdown is over. gious or moral philosophy of life or of never at the ground to see the com- few minutes late. Leaving a few extra A restaurant won’t sell 2 dinners to a couple being accused of straight dealing. plexity in the jaws of a grass- quarters in the parking meter might to make up for the one they didn’t eat during hopper and to look up to see help someone who’s caught short of the shutdown. the infinity of the night sky. change. And a smile and nod to anyone So this negative trickle down is working, Stephen Etzel There is also a strong sense you pass just might lift someone’s mood, very quickly and widely. For example, take Putnam of loneliness that feels famil- as that hypothetical cashier’s would do. the small island of Sitka, Alaska. Of the Do these gestures get media cover- iar. There is something quite age? No. And most aren’t done for that delicious in being alone and purpose anyway. Do we KNOW that our untethered as well as the con- small gestures make an impact? Not Danielson reader offers thoughts on governing versation of another person, always. But knowing the outcome isn’t longing to be connected. She wrote about the push and the point. Responding to the letter to the editor on He likes the discord he promotes, as it pull of that feeling. A small, kind gesture bridges the Jan. 18, concerning comments on Trump. keeps most people from foucusing on the Here’s a line from one of the space between people. It costs nothing. The writer does make many good points problems and solutions. most famous of her poems, It never hurts. It almost always helps. that many of the people in this country can I ask the writer, that if Trump were to release Wild Geese: “Whoever you It just might cause the recipient to offer agree with, myself included. his taxes and prove that he and his businesses are, no matter how lonely/ their own small gesture to another per- Our government is awash in cash and peo- have no entanglements with Russia, by the the world offers itself to your son. And that’s a BIG result. ple who are supposed to be our representa- way they are still a bitter enemy of what we imagination/ calls to you tives in the government have not done any- all stand for, I think it would lessen the rheto- like the wild geese, harsh From the Publisher thing close to a good job, for the middle class, ric in and around Washington. and exciting-/over and over specifically. They cater to special interest Lastly, the GOP in this last few years has announcing your place in the groups with money and influence. sold its soul. They used to be small govern- family of things.” Letters to the editor may be We have a worsening discourse in this ment, fiscal restraint and sound foreign poli- In her poems we have the country to listening to each other, regardless cy, not anymore. Both parties have sold their e-mailed to charlie@villagernews- essence of spirituality. She of the aisle you sit on. souls to the devil of money and power. This at papers.com finds value, divinity and Like most American we worry about health the expense of the middle class. Please include your place of resi- grace in every living thing, care, our kids’ education worsening road and Remember, you reap what you sow. dence and phone number for verifi- including plants and trees. infrastructure. We are getting stale with all cation, not publication. Letters must She embraces the daily mir- this infighting in Washington be received by noon on Tuesdays. David Cassettari acles we see around us, espe- Trump has made everything political and Danielson cially in nature, and puts into thereby making working together harder. words, simple words, images that are memorable as well as enlightening. She sums up what to do Chartier has deep roots in New England with one’s life in the poem, Sometimes: “Instructions for This remote settlement was a target of the In 1707 Samuel moved from Deerfield to living a life: Pay attention. Be French and Native Americans. Although Norwalk, Connecticut. His son “Ebenezer astonished. Tell about it.” there was a stockade around the dwellings, was redeemed for twenty-four pounds (bor- After missing her reading Killingly it was not adequate in preventing what rowed). Samuel, Jr. (22) was drowned at Pomfret School, I talked became known as the Deerfield Massacre. while crossing the St. Lawrence River. with the owner of the B&B at 300 “About 2 a.m. February 29, 1704 the ‘army’ Mercy married an Indian and lived at where Mary Oliver stayed. (of 200 Frenchmen and 142 Caughnawagas Caughnawaga. In 1714 John (ancestor of I learned that Oliver was a and Abenakis, under the command of Sieur the Killingly Chartiers) elected to remain chain smoker, who had to MARGARET Hertel de Rouville) crossed the Deerfield in Canada (near Montreal) at Pointe aux step outside often for a cig- WEAVER River. There was three feet of snow, but the Trembles. He had been naturalized in 1710, arette. At breakfast she crust on top was strong enough to support and in 1718 as Jean Chartier received a land entered the dining room and the weight. Snow had drifted high enough grant at Riviere-des-Prairies. On October saw the owner’s Labrador and rolled under the table to Before Christmas Normand Chartier vis- at the northwest corner of the stockade 27, 1718 Jean (John) Chartier contract- play with the dog. Not the ited the museum at the Killingly Historical to make an effective ramp. In a matter of ed marriage with Marie Courtemanche, image one has of a famous and Genealogical Center. In the course of minutes, the whole mob had gained entry. daughter of Antoine, and two days later poet! our conversation, I asked about whether Blood-curdling whoops resounded as the they were married at Riviere-des-Prairies. Death features in her the family had any genealogical material reign of murder, arson, and pillage began… Jean Chartier died August 4, 1772; his wife poems. Mary Oliver gives that could be copied for the files. A quick Many died and “one hundred and eleven in 1760. Both are buried at St. Antoine-sur- us a mission in When Death check of the family files had revealed only captives were taken to begin the 300 mile Richelieu.” Comes: “When it’s over, write-ups on Normand in connection with trek to Canada.” Among the dead and I’m sure many of you have ancestors who I don’t want to wonder/if I his artistic achievements. He knew some captives were members of Samuel Carter’s were immigrants and eventually chose to have made of my life some- of the early history of the family in what family. “Carter was away at the time of the become citizens of the United States. Have thing particular, and real. is now the United States and related how raid. On his return the next day he found you ever thought about the tests that were /I don’t want to find myself the family name came to be changed from the body of his child Thomas lying on the required? Leon Renaud brought a small sighing and frightened, /or Carter to Chartier. I found it quite interest- doorstone. His wife and the other children book to the Killingly Historical Center full of argument. I don’t want ing and think you will too. The following were gone. Mara aged 3 was killed; baby entitled Thirty and One Reading Tests For to end up simply having visit- is from materials he later brought on loan Hannah, seven months was killed on the Voters and Citizenship by Alfred E. Rejall. ed the world.” to the Center, Chartier Family Roots com- second day of the march and her mother “New York State Regents Literacy Test.” On a cold winter morning piled by (Marie Coutu Chartier and Joy Hannah (Weller-second wife) was killed on It belonged to Sophia M. Ankiewiz and it is rewarding to bask in sim- Bellavance Chartier). the fifth day when they were on the ice of was dated December 1, 1938. “This book ple, poetic images that put At the beginning of the 17th century the Connecticut River. Four Carter chil- contains thirty-one examinations so that our emotions into words. the family of Samuel Carter resided in dren reached Canada. They were Samuel, you can find out how well you can read and

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Here is a seasonally appro- around, throwing sticks, and were loaded up with Japanese ter face masks and hoods, and priate Quiet Corner memory I just messing around. Trying Quiet Kaiju monster movies like thick gloves). Check, check, ok thought I would share. When I to not go over our buckle boots orner Godzilla, (Gamera was my we are ready. A quick huddle was young (back in the 1970s), in the mud and icy water (boots C favorite), and other movie (Musketeer-style). Someone like many kids back then, and were never tall enough, and we Memories creatures like Wolf Man and muttered “ok we are going in to this day, I ran in “a pack”. were probably not trying too Frankenstein, but I digress. and some of us might not be Probably not much different hard to keep our feet dry; that’s We looked back and there coming back”. You could cut than the pack of kids from the what the bread bags within our ASA the bat hung; like dark-gray the air with a knife (yes, we movies Stand by Me and A boots were supposed to do). SCRANTON hairy blob up in the tree at the had one; a machete). Christmas Story, just to brush Suddenly, there was a edge of the marshy area we We started the approach but a bit of comparative color on shout…..”BAT!” The alarm been messing around in. Gosh, did not get far. You see, the what I am talking about. Our call sent a lightning bolt shiver missing a boot which appar- that thing was right over our closer we got, the bigger that pack did not have a member down my spine. As the adrena- ently got pulled off by the heads! It could have swooped bat got and then you could see named Eye-Ball or Grover Dill, line rush hit me, and my brain mud somewhere during my down and gotten any one of the hairiness of it, and part of however, we did have a Spike was processing the question… Johnny Lightning-exodus from us. Well, as scared of this bat a wing. Our courage ebbed and Ace, some other interest- where and how? “UP IN THE the swamp. (Momentarily, I as we were, the temptation away with every step closer ing names, and there usually TREE!” Ok, I saw it, but my thought that curious as I did to sort out this mystery and and then a couple members of was a “Ralphie-type” member feet were already churning and not recall ever touching the destroy this creature was too the pack stalled out, and one tagging along. (You see, there now it was time to retreat (i.e. ground). Anyway, the loss of much (much like the tempta- started stepping back. Yes, this is strength, comradery, more run like hell). We all ran out of only a boot was a small price to tion to mess with a whiteface was a bad one, one of the worst fun to be had, etc. in numbers). the swamp as fast as we could pay for survival. We all were hornets’ nest). The stakes and scariest missions yet. Oh, The mystery that I am about (side note, it is always best to talking wildly about what we were higher though, someone but as scary as it was, the feel- to unfold occurred one winter be the fastest runner in the had encountered. “Ace, that could get hurt or worse….oh, ing was awesome, and now this in the early 1970s and is as true pack and that was me. I could was a bat and it was a really we had to mess with this and mission had become “a quest”. a story as any story goes. always out run the others in big one….up in the tree”. A had to go back, but we need- We could go no further, and As I recall, we had a cou- the “every man for themselves” bat hanging in a tree in winter; ed a plan. The plan was of we needed more courage. We ple inches of snow on the moments and knew that what- how could that be? That was our usual variety. We rooted needed Spike who was not with ground and ice on the ponds. ever we were running from; the mystery of it and such a around in the barn and shed us. You see, Spike was the Apparently, the ice was not yet a slower pack member would strange occurrence made the and gathered some of our com- bravest of our pack, perhaps thick enough for hockey, as get attacked and eaten first. mystery all that much more mon weaponry from the eclec- because he was the oldest and we would have been doing that Survival of the fittest/fastest eerie and ominous. Our imag- tic arsenal. Stuff that would strongest, or perhaps he was instead of exploring a small as it were, and there was much inations were on fire and the be good for catching and/or just born that way. The rest of marshy-wooded area nes- comfort in that); but I digress. fear of this bat was incredible. defending against a bat (long us had varying levels of “wimp- tled between a couple of pas- We regrouped a few hun- Back then we fed our minds sharp-pointed sticks, a couple iness”. There was quick agree- tures behind my house (Old dred feet away under the pro- on Creature Double Feature fishing nets, baseball bat, a ment that this was a mission/ Colony Road, Eastford). We tection of some thick hemlock (channel 56, 1:00 pm Saturdays, bow and arrows, Red Ryder BB quest for Spike. We knew we were doing the usual stomping trees. All of us were account- on our black and white TVs). gun, hockey sticks, bottle rock- Turn To SCRANTON A12 and breaking of ice, mucking ed for (this time). But I was Our worlds and imaginations ets and other fireworks, win- page A10 • Friday, January 25, 2019 Villager Newspapers Plotting some respect

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER THOMPSON — After walking by the North Grosvenordale Cemetery every day with his dog, and seeing all the debris and trash littered throughout, Thompson resident Dino Laparle knew he had to do something. “My family goes to our family plot a few times a year, picking up flags, making sure it’s clean. I felt the people in this cemetery deserved the same respect,” he said. “If you’re going to be here for 70 years, paying bills, paying taxes, this shouldn’t be what you get. Courtesy photos Your stone should be groomed, A Civil War veterans stone after sitting up. I did it because it the clean-up. “The people in this helped give my kids knowledge cemetery deserve respect,” said of how you should be respected Dino Laparle. after you’re gone. It’s just one of those things I wanted to do.” Included in the small ceme- Laparle went to the Knights Before the team came to clean up, of Columbus and told them the North Grosvernodale Cemetery tery across from the Thompson Olivia Richman photo Public Library are six veterans about his desire to clean the had many fallen over stones. from the Civil War, and one cemetery. They immediately Dino Laparle and Alison Boutaugh stand in the cemetery they worked so backed him up. For one full hard to clean up. “It was about doing what was right by these folks – for- veteran from the War of 1812. our community. And this is day, Laparle and other volun- mer members of the community,” said Boutaugh. But despite this immense his- a high visibility neighborhood teers completed most of the tory, the stones had fallen over, site that should be taken care cleaning. there were branches all over of. I felt it was important to effort. But they credit him with “I think it’s awesome,” This included Dicky Birch the ground, overgrown bushes, do what was right,” Boutaugh starting the project, for ignit- said Vice Chair of the Board bringing some cleaning equip- trash said. ing the community’s passion of Finance – and former First ment, along with his wife Laparle saw it the week She and the rest of the volun- for cleaning up the cemetery. Selectmen – Larry Groh. Maureen, Laparle’s son Harley, before Veteran’s Day. teers followed Laparle’s lead. “I wasn’t surprised he want- “What a great job the Knights and William Denham. Library And then after. “The vision was clear,” said ed to do something like this,” of Columbus did, with Dino Director Alison Boutaugh also Then the holidays, and New Boutaugh. “It was about doing said Boutaugh. “He takes great organizing everything... It real- took part in the first round of Years. what was right by these folks, pride in his community. And ly helps the town and makes cleaning. He’d had enough. former members of our com- however we can support that, the town look better.” “We all take great pride in munity. It’s important that I’m open to it for sure.” they not be forgotten and be The cleaning crew will be Olivia Richman may be shown some respect.” continuing their efforts, doing reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. The community was quick some more landscaping and 112 or by e-mail at olivia@stone- to rally behind Laparle and his cleaning in the near future. bridgepress.com

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BY OLIVIA RICHMAN situations. We want parents to under- “That sometimes puts the control part of. NEWS STAFF WRITER stand that if you can react appropriate- back to the child and alleviates the According to Bryant, teachers have PUTNAM — The Putnam Family ly, you can cut off the whole blow-up struggle,” said Bryant. “Instead of say- kids for eight hours a day. But the chil- Resource Center is offering a program and power struggle,” said Bryant. ing, ‘No, you have to.’ Now the child dren have a life and family outside of for parents in March. On March 6, 13, While people may think of impulsive has some responsibility and more con- school, and understanding their entire 20 and 27, join Director Patty Bryant children with ADHD, or defiant chil- trol over their choices, and thus their life helps their performance in school. for Managing Children’s Behavior and dren who don’t know how to process emotions.” “That idea fascinated me,” said Reducing Family Stress. This program negative emotions, Bryant said that Bryant has been the Director in Bryant. “It’s about connecting with is about helping parents manage their this course deals with “pretty much Putnam for the past 18 years, and has families. And that’s a model that works children’s big emotions, and interven- every kid in the world.” Because all been involved with Family Resource for us. By helping families with every ing before their behaviors escalate. children, she said, are not equipped to Center work for 25 years. aspect, making their lives easier in While the Family Resource Center deal with big emotions yet. They don’t “I love working in Putnam,” she any way we can. I want to make sure offers a parenting series every year, know how to calm down and problem said. “It’s a very giving community. I’m meeting all the children’s needs.” this is the first time they’re doing one solve. They’re not at that point. So they It’s very supportive. There’s great If you would like to sign up for the on this specific topic. need their parents help sometimes. activities and support for families in program or learn more, reach out to “We surveyed parents and provid- One technique that Bryant will dis- town, more than any towns around us. Bryant at (860) 963-6940. ers, and their number one concern are cuss in the course is giving children I love the families here.” kids with behavioral issues who have choices. For example, if a child fights She started as a teacher in Plainfield. Olivia Richman may be reached at tantrums. We want to support them every morning about eating breakfast, But when she heard of a resource cen- (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at and help them work through these put out two options for them to choose ter opening in town she felt it was a [email protected] from. “novel concept” she wanted to be a Smoking cessation The Big Picture program offered Photo Reprints Available Options & Prices BY OLIVIA RICHMAN ticipating in the current pro- cer death rates. NEWS STAFF WRITER gram, which is almost max “I think, as a nurse, going Digital Copy (emailed) $5.00 capacity. into this field I always want- 4” x 6” Glossy Print $5.00 BROOKLYN — For the first Thanks to a grant the ed to help people,” said Vose. time, the Northeastern District Uncass Health Department “Helping people is in our 8.5” x 11” Glossy Print $10.00 Department of Health offered received from the Connecticut nature. We want to be pre- Call Or Email for Details a free Freedom From Smoking Department of Public Health, ventative rather than only program from January to the NE District Department treat people once they’re ill. (please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery by mail) the end of February. Held at of Health was able to provide It makes me feel good. I really the Department of Health’s this free program to the com- want people to live healthi- Brooklyn office, the group pro- munity. er lifestyles. I feel really great gram aims to help people quit “I think there are a lot of peo- about it.” smoking once and for all. ple who struggle with smok- Right now, the NE District Offered through the ing,” said Vose. “They’ve tried Department of Health is offer- American Lung Association, quitting before, but weren’t ing free radon test kits at their this program was developed in successful. This is a proven office. the 1980s and continues to be system. We want to make our “Smoking is the number successful today. Participants community healthier. This is one cause of lung cancer, but set a quitting date and then one of the ways we can do radon is second,” said Vose. create a personalized plan that.” Among many of their other leading up to it. By building Smoking can lead to lung programs and services, the strategies for managing stress cancer, cardiac disease and NE District Department of and sharing experiences with stroke, as can second-hand Health is also offering two others going through the same smoke. But quitting has very more Freedom From Smoking thing, people in the Freedom drastic effects. programs this year, one in the From Smoking program According to the American spring and one in the summer. learn what it takes to quit in Lung Association, smoke These fill up fast, so call a healthy way and better their and tar-damaged lungs can (860) 774-7350 ext. 24 to learn lives in the long run. completely regenerate after more or sign up. “There’s a lot of scientific 10 years of being smoke-free. support behind it,” said Public But even after two weeks of Olivia Richman may be Health Nurse Janine Vose. quitting, lungs show dras- reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. Call or email Stonebridge Press today “They research what works, tic improvements. Risk of a 112 or by e-mail at olivia@ 508-764-4325 or [email protected] what doesn’t. 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POMFRET — On Thursday, Jan. 17, Northeast Communities Against Drug Abuse held a Legacy Event honoring former board members and official- ly closing the door on the organization. Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse closed in June, but retired Executive Director Bob Brex said they’re not done helping the community just yet. Using left over funds, NECASA will be establishing a grant fund run by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, continuing drug, suicide and violence prevention services in this area. Courtesy photos After the state decided to head in Former Board members and volunteers gathered on Jan. 17 to celebrate NECASA. the direction of regionalized systems of drug prevention, smaller organizations like NECASA did not receive a contract While many people think of Pomfret, off of drugs.” Woodstock, and all of the other seeming- Right now, Brex said he is fearful to continue their work. State Senator Mae Flexer presented Bob Brex ly quiet areas in Connecticut, can’t pos- of the state’s changes. When funding “We fought as hard as we could,” with a plaque, recognizing him for the 30 sibly need organizations like NECASA, comes from the state, it traditionally Brex said of the unfortunate turn of years of work through NECASA. events. “We didn’t just give up. But that’s sadly not the case. According to gives most of the money to larger cities. the state had made up their minds and Brex, the Quiet Corner has “just as big Smaller towns in Connecticut may not NECASA brought close to $3 million went ahead with it. It was difficult, but a problem” as every other county has get the services they need, although it’s into Northeastern Connecticut towards all things change at some point. We all when it comes to drugs. The only differ- still too early to know what the state’s drug prevention work (through grants, have to move forward.” ence is how spread out the towns are. plan will entail. fundraising etc.), and more funds to the After 28 years of running NECASA, “ I always told people that the pretty Despite this uncertainty, Brex and communities themselves, overseeing Brex retired. trees and bushes are just a cover,” he the community fondly look back at the councils and programs. They also used But the Legacy Event was the perfect said. “Whether that was back when we successes NECASA had these past 30 grants to help update the health curric- time to look back at all the hard work first started – when it was more alcohol years. ulums in over 10 school districts. NECASA put into bettering the Quiet – or now, with opioids, the situation is “I think we did a good job,” he said. NECASA also did a lot of training, Corner. still the same. The problems are still “We did what we were supposed to do. working with the Statewide Narcotics According to Brex, he started work- there and need to be addressed.” We collaborated, coordinated, support- Task Force to create the Drug ing at NECASA before they even had NECASA was very involved with the ed people and programs.” Endangered Children program. a phone or office. Having experience drug epidemic 18 years ago, when a Made up of police officers, hospital “Those are kids caught in houses with drug prevention programs and nationwide story was published called representatives, school staff, and busi- where family members are using or personal family issues related to sub- “Heroin Town” about Willimantic. ness owners, NECASA had represented dealing drugs, and the idea was to have stance abuse, Brex said he had a “per- In the aftermath of that article, the Quiet Corner and all of its people. schools and police be able to recognize sonal interest” in trying to prevent drug NECASA and other local groups started And they all worked together to help the symptoms and intervene early, to abuse. bringing drug intervention programs their community. get children out of those circumstanc- NECASA was the second group into the superior court in Danielson. “That, to me,” said Brex, “was the es,” said Brex. formed in the state by the Regional Their goal was to provide treatment to strength of NECASA.” The last training NECASA did before Action Council in Connecticut, recev- non-violent offenders, instead of just their end in 2018 was training how to ing a $75,000 grant to open an office. sending people to jail. Olivia Richman may be reached at administer NARCAN across the Quiet Eventually there would be 14 offices. “It’s still operating today,” he said. (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at Corner. So what did NECASA do in their 30 “It’s something we worked very hard [email protected] “I trained thousands of people over year run? to bring into the courts, to work with those 28 years,” said Brex. offenders to get them help, to get them Bringing poetry to the Quiet Corner BY OLIVIA RICHMAN and events. and publishing opportuni- for a “certain kind of person,” I’m so thankful for the music NEWS STAFF WRITER The first meeting of the ties,” said Kalafus. said Kalafus. “Poetry is for and rhythm of poetry. To hear Quiet Corner chapter will Before this chapter opened, everyone, from all walks of someone read their poem to POMFRET — This is some- be March 11 at 7 p.m., at the the closest chapter the life. With all different experi- you is a gift. It’s something thing local author Christine Town House, 11 Town House Quiet Corner had was in ences.” special to be experienced. Kalafus has been wanting to Road, Pomfret. According to Manchester, an hour away, With the monthly meetings, There’s something about do for a while: Bring more a press release, subsequent despite the large population of poets can all meet each other recited poetry that’s reveren- poetry to the Quiet Corner. meetings will be held the sec- poets and writers in the area. – along with publishers and tial. It elevates language in a Joining the likes of Boston and ond Monday in the months of “I knew I couldn’t be the authors. They are learning way that we sorely need. I love New York, the Quiet Corner January-June, and September- only one,” she said. about local contests. And most when I’m exposed to that. It’s is launching a Connecticut December. After teaching writing importantly, they’re learning like an exhale, when you read Poetry Society Chapter and a The first Spoken Word night workshops around the area, more about poetry and more or listen to a poem.” series of Spoken Word nights. will be on Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., at she saw firsthand the desire about other local people who For more information, reach The Connecticut Poetry the Vanilla Bean. Called “My people had for access to new love poetry. It allows people out to [email protected]. Society was launched in the Word,” this night will bring poetry. to enjoy poetry even more, 70s in Hartford, with the mis- all kinds of writers together, There is a lot of different whether they are writing it, Olivia Richman may be sion to encourage a communi- give them a microphone, and types of poetry out there. Not reading it, or listening to it. reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. ty devoted to poetry through let them share their work. all of it rhymes. And there “Poetry forces us to slow 112 or by e-mail at olivia@ chapter meetings, education, “These meetings offer offer are a lot of different people down,” Kalafus said. “I, for stonebridgepress.com poets workshops, readings, who love poetry. It’s not just one, with my busy schedule –

SCRANTON would be no turning back. lost an eye (but there had been some feet up in the tree (I have some theories continued from page A 9 A war cry rang out, then another, an close calls). I remember feeling over- related to the events of the elevated-mit- arrow whizzed, the BB gun popped like come by a sense of victory and at the ten occurrence – and wool mittens are could coax or dare him into it. Spike a machine gun, bottle rockets shooshed same time, disappointment that the bat- a hindrance to and cause problems to was not around that day, so we would and boomed, and spears flew. “I GOT tle was over, the mystery was solved, the thrower [think deflate-gate football have to come back tomorrow. IT!” someone screamed….”LOOK and the mission/quest was completed. I kind of stuff) in snow ball fights, if you I know that the bat got bigger in my OUT, HERE IT COMES!”. As the big wondered what next would fill the void have ever had the joy to be part of one). dreams that night. But the next day hairy bat, and the branch it was hang- of the excitement of so much scariness The best making and throwing accu- we regrouped with Spike among us. ing from, broke free and came falling and winter fun. It was time to bask in racy in throwing a snowball is using Spike had said “you guys are a bunch down. “KEEP SHOOTING BOYS AND the moment, drink some hot chocolate, what God gave you. A bare hand. Just of wimps, let’s do this”. We peered DON’T LET UP!” then there was a huge and further laugh about, and share this saying. across the marsh and there was the BOOOOM, and an M-80 went off throw- fresh new story of yore, and glory with Back when I was young, mothers bat. I remember thinking, hmmm…. ing snow and marsh grass in the air. my pack. made their kids wool mittens with that must be his roosting place because When the smoke cleared; there was I knew there would be other equally crazy long thumbs (like you were part certainly he had been flying about the the bat, smoldering on the ground; with scary missions/quests and mysteries squid or something)….and pinned them night before feeding on some poor vic- in arrow stuck in it. “Hey, looky here” to follow. There had been a rumor of to your snow suit sleeves. Try wearing tim. With weaponry in hand and as said Spike reaching down and picking a werewolf sighted in the old derelict them when wet. I digress. That is the much courage as we could muster, with up the skewered bat by the arrow. “It’s 1956 Chevy Nomad station wagon that biggest mystery that remains, at least Spike leading the pack; “Let’s go boys” a soggy wool mitten” and he looked resided out in the pasture over the hill to me. I suppose, that mitten might (the fact that some of us might not be around (at the rest of us). “Oh wow, but behind my house. We needed to discuss even have been mine (ala Peter Rabbit). coming back – did not need to be spo- hey, I was not scared for one second” that mystery further and formulate a Thus, I have concluded the story of The ken). We crept in and fed by the cou- someone said. “Yeah, me neither” was plan….and the brain functioned better, Mystery of the Winter Bat. rageousness of Spike, like mighty war- said all around. We had a good laugh fueled by hot chocolate. The mystery of riors taking on an opposition foe’s slow- a patted each other on the back as we the werewolf is another story. Asa Scranton lives in Woodstock. ly turning howitzer/tank (yes, we fed collected up the arrows, spears, and Nobody ever did fess up to who’s mit- Do You Remember the Quiet Corner on WWII movies too). Nearing ground my lost soldier/General Patton’s buckle ten that was (i.e. who was the owner of of Yesteryear? Send us your memories zero, anything might happen, but there boot (still stuck upright in the mud), the mitten) and for the life of me, I can’t to share with our readers. Memories@ joking about the fact that nobody had even guess of how that mitten got 15 VillagerNewspapers.com

GERVAIS similarities, she noted. continued from page A 1 “I worked an office job before and looked really nice,” Gervais said. “Now think my husband was the one doing I don’t.” the work,” she chuckled. “Trust me, if What makes Girls N’ Tools different, he was the one showing up the work according to Gervais, isn’t just that wouldn’t be pretty!” she’s a woman and hires both men and Instead of being discouraged, Gervais women. It’s how the business is run. used the customers’ reactions as fuel to She explained: “We do only one project succeed. It was very satisfying to see a at a time. When we start your project we man’s concern disappear once they saw are there every day until we finish it. the work she was doing on their home. Then we go to the next one. We do make “It’s my profession,” she said. “I’m sure we are very neat and tidy, and clean good at it. I get respect. They see what I up after every job. Everything is always can do and they come around. They’ll tell installed properly.” me it’s better work than what they would When she’s not working, Gervais have been able to do themselves.” enjoys doing side projects for friends and Now Gervais has a reputation. People family. She is also looking forward to know her. They’ve seen her work. So the picking up another rental property and last few years people call and can’t wait renovating it in the spring. for her to show up. “I just love what I do,” she said. “I Before starting her own business, wake up with a smile on my face. I’m Gervais was doing children’s photogra- exactly where I’m supposed to be and phy and working as a dispatcher for a doing exactly what I’m supposed to be local cable company. That helped her doing in life.” form a strong customer service back- Olivia Richman may be reached at (860) ground, which helps a lot when dealing What sets Girls N’ Tools apart is their attention to detail, said Jessica Gervais. Everything is with clients now. But that’s the only 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at olivia@ stonebridgepress.com always neat and tidy, installed properly. V illager Newspapers Friday, January 25, 2019 • A13 Temple Grandin visits Pomfret School BY SARAH CHAMPAGNE not the time to ask her all the questions and innovative. was concern over how modern school FOR THE VILLAGER I had in mind. I could have spent a long In her early career, she faced many systems educate students on the spec- POMFRET CENTER — Dr. Temple time talking to her given the chance, obstacles; not all were due to her trum or with other special needs. She Grandin sat on a chair on the makeshift coming from my background both as autism. In her high school and college advocated for the importance of hands- stage in Pomfret School’s Strong Field a journalist and as a mother of a child years, she broke into the male-dominat- on and creative experiences in subject House just moments before her sched- who has had diagnoses of autism and ed world of livestock management on areas such as theater, art, woodwork- uled talk. A large audience had recently attention deficit disorder. Her shared cattle ranches. This part of her life is ing, cooking and other skills that she gathered for the acclaimed woman’s wisdom about the minds of kids with represented in the 2010 movie Temple says allow different mindsets to develop visit to the Quiet Corner. After an intro- autism had provided me with a mea- Grandin, in which Claire Danes played problem solving and expressive skills. duction delivered by Head of School sure of comfort and understanding at a the title role. She emphasized the importance of these Tim Richards, Grandin approached very challenging time in my son’s early “Being a woman was much worse creative experiences in the lives of the podium to discuss the topics that childhood development, so many years than the autism part,” Grandin said of great thinkers like Steve Jobs or Albert appear in her many writings: the autis- ago. facing sexism in this early part of her Einstein, who had creative hobbies. tic mind, humane livestock manage- I asked Dr. Grandin if I could have my life. “Educators must not screen out stu- ment, and her own remarkable career picture taken with her, and she agreed. Grandin had a lot of practical advice dents with unique skill sets,” Grandin trajectory where those two seemingly I walked around the table and crouched for young people with autism and their said. disparate worlds meet. down near her for my photo-op. From parents. She argued for the need to She expressed concern that in the Pomfret School was hosting Grandin this perspective, I could see that the develop hands-on, practical skills modern educational system, “I think as its 2019 Schwartz Visiting Fellow. line of people waiting for an autograph and creative outlets to develop prob- they just teach them to take tests” and The event had originally been sched- and a brief word with this remarkable lem-solving skills early on. that “too much attention is paid to the uled to take place in the school’s Hard woman had at least doubled in length. “Too many kids don’t know how to deficit, with not enough building of the Auditorium, but organizers had decided The room was getting louder by the tinker anymore,” she said. skills or strengths.” Both the limita- to move the event to the larger space of minute as audience members continued She argued that students with autism tions and the endless possibilities of a the field house to accommodate the out- to arrive at the field house. should find work or volunteer opportu- neurodiverse population deserve the pouring of public interest in Grandin’s “These things must really tire you nities as early as possible, and before widest range of opportunity. talk. Somehow the particular setting out,” I said to her as we smiled for a leaving high school, to develop both “Autism is an important part of me, in Pomfret, both rural and academic in picture. social and practical skills as a pathway but it is secondary in importance to my nature, was remarkably well-matched I thought of the ways that people into a productive career. She empha- career,” Grandin contends. to the speaker. with autism process sensory experi- sized the importance of taking part At TempleGrandin.com, a summa- Grandin got right to the point in the ence, such as the din of people filing in groups with shared interests and ry of Grandin’s contribution to under- first few minutes of her presentation, into the large room or the sight of the stretching just beyond one’s comfort standing the autistic mind states that, telling the audience with hearty con- long line of people eager to meet the zone. “At the heart of the message is this: viction and unmistakable charm, “One famed author. Autism is known to exist As a prominent thought leader who Rigid academic and social expectations of the things we need to do is get these on a spectrum, and sensory processing has taught the world how to understand could wind up stifling a mind that, kids off of the electronics and outside sensitivities can manifest in a variety the autistic mind, Grandin’s purpose while it might struggle to conjugate a doing stuff!” of ways. is clearly focused on helping families verb, could one day take us to distant The audience seemed to agree whole- “Eh. I get used to it,” Grandin replied support their child’s independence and stars.” heartedly, greeting the declaration with before I thanked her and moved along unique character, not on expanding a In person, Grandin charmed and applause and a few chuckles of recog- to my seat. sense of disability or to make excuses. impressed the audience at Pomfret nition. Grandin was one of the first autistic “There are too many kids becom- School. A woman next to me turned to I had stood in line for a book signing individuals to explain to the world in ing recluses in their rooms,” she said. me after the talk and commented “She before the presentation. I chose one of common terms what it felt like to be “That is something I wasn’t allowed to doesn’t mess around, does she?” Grandin’s most well-known books, The autistic. When she was a child, doctors do.” Grandin’s thoughts on the autistic Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism advised Grandin’s mother to commit Grandin spoke about the need to mind, her plain talk about the topics & Asperger’s, for her to sign. When my her to an institution. Instead, her moth- find unique career opportunities and we tend to complicate and her strength turn came, I introduced myself and gave er raised her at home and pushed her to referred to “finding a back door” into as a role model for others certainly my copy of the book to her. She wore learn basic social and practical skills. the work world. Her mother did this impressed me as both a writer and as one of her signature western blouses She also sought speech therapy for her for her when she advocated strongly the mother of a child with special edu- with a pink scarf, and admittedly I was daughter. Grandin credits these advan- for opportunities that may not have cational needs. The unique charm of a little star struck. Grandin asked me tages as a foundation for her successful existed otherwise. Traditional career Grandin’s lecture came from someone if I was a teacher. I was surprised, and life today. paths depend more heavily on social whose condition is supposed to preclude a bit honored too, that she might guess Her presentation touched upon many skills, but for those with autism, and social concepts like “charm.” However, that I was teacher. In retrospect, I wish topics including her own early jour- those that support them, finding oppor- I think that great people like Grandin I knew what prompted her to ask. ney trough navigating the world and tunities might require more creative help enrich us, not just by sharing their I told her I was a journalist and she finding her niche in livestock manage- approaches. wisdom and their knowledge, but by asked me about the publications I write ment design and how young people “When you’re weird, you have to challenging our own assumptions and for. With a line of people behind me with autism can find their way and the learn sell your work,” Grandin assert- practices. also waiting to meet Grandin, it was outright need for autistic thinkers in ed, with a humanizing authority. world that can expect to be both safe Another theme in Grandin’s talk

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WEAVER Congress voted that the num- Lynn LaBerge wondered how and 7:30. Sunday masses were regular hours. continued from page A 8 ber of stripes should remain many of us would be able to 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and 13. The stripes represent the pass the tests today. 11:00 a.m. Holy Day Masses: Margaret M. Weaver Killingly write English. If you can pass original number of states. One Do you remember whether 6:15, 7:15, 8:30, and 6:00 p.m. Municipal Historian. Special these tests, you know that you star is added to the flag when Alaska or Hawaii was the 49th and 7:00 p.m. Devotions were thanks to Normand Chartier can read and write well enough a new state is admitted to the state? Do you know when they Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Special and Leon Renaud for materi- to be allowed to vote in New Union. There are today 48 stars were admitted to the Union? events for the month included als used in this article. For York State.” The book also arranged in 6 rows of 8 each. Alaska became the 49th state a visit of the Pilgrim Statue additional information email contained a list of four thou- The answers to the following January 3, 1959; Hawaii was of Our Lady of Fatima with Weaver at margaretmweaver@ sand words that every citizen questions are to be taken from added August 21 of that year. a Triduum on November 30, gmail.com or visit the Killingly and voter ought to know. the above paragraph. Who (http://www.americaslibrary. December 1 and 2 at 7:00 p.m. Historical & Genealogical Following is a sample test: first displayed the American gov). Ember days were December 17, Center Wed. or Sat. 10-4 or “The American flag was flag? Where was the flag first Tucked inside the book was 19 and 20th. St. James still www.killinglyhistorical.org. first displayed by George displayed? In what year did a St. James Church Bulletin had a C.Y.O., which held its or call (860) 779-7250. Like us Washington at Cambridge, the Continental Congress from December 1958. Masses Christmas party on Friday, at Facebook at www.facebook. Massachusetts on January 1, adopt the flag? How many were listed for the entire December 19. com/killinglyhistoricalsociety. 1776. On June 14, 1777, the stripes was it decided that the month. Perhaps you recall All these “tidbits” tell Mail for the Killingly Historical Continental Congress adopted flag should have? What colors these priests. Pastor: Rev. A. much about everyday life in & Genealogical Society, Inc. the flag of the United States. are the stripes? What color are G. Nadeau, M.S., Curates: Rev. years gone by. If you think or the Killingly Historical and It was decided that the flag the stars? What do the stripes Joseph Markowicz, M.S., Rev. you have something of inter- Genealogical Center should be should be composed of 13 red represent? When a new state is Francis X. Baldwin, M. S.,Rev. est, please consider letting us sent to P.O. Box 265, Danielson, and white stripes and 13 white admitted into the Union, what Henry Sampson, M.S., Pastor copy the materials. Just stop Ct., 06329. stars in a blue field. In 1818 is added to the flag? How many Emeritus: Rev. A. Mollard, in at the Killingly Historical stars has our flag today (1938)? M.S. Daily masses were 6:30 & Genealogical Center during

QUINN many of NOW’s annual fund- Northeast Opportunities for continued from page A 1 raising events and clinics. Julie Wellness, is a non-profit human Police Logs made the decision to step down services organization focused paperwork process. For over as treasurer in December of 2018 on youth wellness. Serving Editor’s note: The information contained in these police five years, Julie has overseen but remains on the Board of the 10-town area of Northeast logs was obtained through either press releases or public all NOW scholarships, with over Directors for 2019. To honor her Connecticut, NOW provides documents kept by the Connecticut State Police Troop D 1,000 children receiving financial dedication and many contribu- children with the opportunity and is considered the account of the police. All subjects are assistance from NOW since 2015, tions, Julie was presented with a to participate in area athletic considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If covering upwards of $75,000 in Special Appreciation plaque for programs and activities, offer- a case is dismissed in court or the party is found to be inno- registration fees. As treasurer, her time as treasurer. ing scholarships to the youth cent, The Villager, with proper documentation, will update Julie donated countless hours of “I have learned that one of of the community with up to 95 the log at the request of the party. her time to NOW, with detailed the big benefits of becoming percent of the cost being subsi- reports and the responsibility of involved with a non-profit such dized by NOW. The mission of handling all financial matters, as NOW, is the people you meet the organization is to provide all TROOP D LOG including deposits, bills, and and the friends you make. Eric children, regardless of financial taxes. In addition to her duties and Julie Quinn are the perfect resources, equal opportunities examples of this and on behalf to achieve and maintain youth DANIELSON as treasurer, Julie lead NOW’s Finance, Scholarship, and of NOW, I would like to thank wellness, beginning at an early Wednesday, Jan. 16 Legal Committee, was an active them both for their years of ser- age. For more information on Michael Chauvin, 44, of 45 Judd Avenue, Danielson, member of the Programming vice to the children of NOW,” NOW, please visit www.nowin- was charged with a warrant Committee, and volunteered at said Rawson during the award motion.org. Thursday, Jan. 17 presentations. Ralph Pierce, 37, of 148 Furnace Street, Danielson, was charged with breach of peace and threatening Jade Simone Walker, 22, of 7 Otis Street Apt. #C, Killingly, was charged with interfering with an officer/ resisting Public Meetings BROOKLYN p.m., Town Hall Hall PUTNAM Thursday, Jan. 31 Conservation, 7 p.m., Town Wednesday, Jan. 30 Ordinance Subcommittee, 6:30 Hall Tuesday, Jan. 15 WPCA, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall p.m., Town Hall Historic Properties, 7 p.m., Brian Allen Jenkins, 29, of 58 Thurber Road, Putnam, Thursday, Jan. 31 Town Hall was charged with a warrant Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., PUTNAM Town Hall Monday, Jan. 28 POMFRET WOODSTOCK Library Board, 7 p.m., Putnam No meetings scheduled KILLINGLY Public Library Friday, Jan. 18 Monday, Jan. 28 EASTFORD Danielle Rene Kandolin, 40, of 298 Child Road, Republican Town Committee, 7 WOODSTOCK Monday, Jan. 28 Woodstock, was charged with illegal operation of a motor p.m., Town Hall American Legion, 7:30 p.m., vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs Wednesday, Jan. 30 Monday, Jan. 28 Town Office Building Public Safety Commission, 7 Ag Commission, 1 p.m., Town The Community Connection

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BY CHARLIE LENTZ after she scored a career high VILLAGER EDITOR 25 points in a 59-26 win over PUTNAM — Abby St. Martin Wheeler on Jan. 16. She credit- is Putnam High’s soft-spoken ed hard work over the off-sea- sophomore power forward son with raising her overall who’s letting her skills do the game. talking. As a freshman she was “I play AAU in the spring so I primarily a presence in the think that has boosted my con- paint, quietly doing the dirty fidence. We play against tough work off the boards, scoring teams and that’s when I work from the close range. Just one on everything,” St. Martin year later she’s blossomed said. into a versatile weapon who’s St. Martin now has the con- expanded the Clippers’ arse- fidence to take shots she might nal. have passed on last season. “Abby’s come a long way “When I’m open I want to and she’s worked really hard. shoot it and drive to the hoop,” She’s getting more confident St. Martin said. “My team- and comfortable with the ball. mates help me a lot.” Obviously she’s expanding her Putnam junior point guard game from inside to outside Kayleigh Lyons is the Clippers and now at the point guard leading scorer and distribu- position,” said Putnam coach tor. She welcomed St. Martin’s Mandi Hogan. “And she’s transformation into another a sophomore. I can’t wait to option on offense — a big in see her get better in the next the frontcourt who can score two years. She’s got a great from anywhere. shot. She’s smart. She sees the “It’s great having a big floor.” because you know our team Witness St. Martin’s game- is so small. Having her just in high 17 points in a 36-24 victory there, having the power and over St. Bernard on Tuesday just the confidence lifts us all night at Putnam High — scor- up. Once we see her put that ing on a putback in the first ball in the hoop it gets us so quarter, knocking down a hyped as a team. It just brings three-pointer in the second us all up, builds us up,” Lyons quarter, dribbling coast-to- said. coast for a layup in the third Lyons smiled when recall- quarter, connecting on 15-foot ing St. Martin’s three-pointer jumper from the free throw against St. Bernard. line and another 13-footer from “I thought almost to just the right wing in the fourth keep feeding it to her. If she’s quarter. Making some noise going to make those then why but quietly deflecting credit for not just keep feeding them to her performance. her instead of outside guards? “My teammates are really I’m really proud of her. She pushing me to get better and keeps doing great things for us. always shoot the ball when We’re such a young team and I’m open and that’s what I’m having her there is just amaz- Charlie Lentz photo doing,” St. Martin said. ing for us. She has improved as Putnam High’s Abby St. Martin works in the paint against St. Bernard on Tuesday, Jan. 22. St. Martin’s outburst against the Saints came just six days Turn To PUTNAM page B10

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What do I have to do differently?’ And it’s the same in the coach- ing aspect, what should my line combinations be? Who does balance out a line? What can we as coaches do to improve in Charlie Lentz photo practice?” E.O. Smith’s Gavin Till gets a shot past Woodstock goalie Dylan Shea at 9:02 of third period on Monday, Jan. 21, at Jahn Rink. Woodstock is next scheduled to play host to the Redhawks on Saturday, Jan. 26, with the puck set to drop at 7 BY CHARLIE LENTZ according to Woodstock was a defenseman for ing curve during the the third period with an p.m. at Jahn Rink. The VILLAGER EDITOR Academy coach Kevin Assumption College. Centaurs’ practices this assist from McDermott to Centaurs had four days POMFRET — Only Bisson. He absorbed this “You either win or you week was likely greater put the Centaurs up 3-2 — to ponder the loss to E.O. two results can come math from former coach learn,” Bisson said. than the curvature of any but the Panthers tied it Smith before taking on from any hockey game Mike Myers when Bisson The Centaurs provided hockey stick. just 51 seconds later with the Redhawks — Bisson’s their coach with a teach- “We need to learn from Will Russel scoring at practices were likely able moment on Monday our mistakes and their 3:14 to knot things at 3-3. filled with many teach- against E.O. Smith/ success,” Bisson said. “That’s really kind able moments this week. Tolland at Pomfret “What did they do to us of one my frustrating “We’ve got three (prac- School’s Jahn Rink — that we can do ourselves? points. I expect us to be tices) in a row here — surrendering 2-1 and 3-2 Take a loss as an oppor- strong defensively, espe- Wednesday, Thursday, leads en route to 5-3 loss. tunity to improve our- cially when you have the and Friday. I’ve got to “It looked like a few of selves.” lead,” Bisson said. “They take a little time myself our guys that we normal- E.O. Smith took a 1-0 scored, it was a one-on- — today, tomorrow — to ly have to rely on in some lead at 2:49 of the first peri- two. I am a defenseman really think it through, sense, as far as bigtime od before Woodstock’s — was a defenseman I what do we really need to players, just weren’t giv- Austen LeDonne tied it guess we’ll say at this really, truly, work on to ing that 100 percent for with an assist from Matt point in my life — but if improve?,” said Bisson. one reason or another,” Odom at 8:07 of the first. it was a one-on-one I was “That way we can get Bisson said. “I know last The Centaurs went up stopping him and I expect back on that winning week we had five kids 2-1 at 5:26 of the second my ‘D’ to do the same. If track again.” who had to miss practic- period on a goal from it’s a one-on-one or a one- es because of being sick. Liam McDermott with an on-two there is no way Charlie Lentz may be I’m not one for excuses assist from Connor Starr. they should be able to get reached at (860) 928-1818, though really. I can’t E.O. Smith’s Gavin Till through us. And they did ext. 110, or by e-mail at Charlie Lentz photo even write it off in that tied at 13:16 of the second it repeatedly today.” charlie@villagernewspa- Woodstock’s Doug Newton, right, tries to get past E.O. sense.” period. Till scored the goal- pers.com. Smith’s Trystan Randazzo on Monday. Given the writing on Woodstock’s Guerin ahead goal at 9:02 of the the wall — the learn- Favreau scored at 2:23 of third period and com- Killingly boys look for turnaround BY CHARLIE LENTZ it easy on yourself, because VILLAGER EDITOR it’s going to get difficult the DAYVILLE — The Killingly next few days in practice. So Redmen have about half a sea- if you’re not having any fun son left to turn their fortunes now, in the next three or four around — or not. It was an days in practice, before an East ‘or not’ night in a 74-52 loss to Lyme team we’re playing on Griswold on Monday night at Saturday — who’s phenome- Killingly High School. nal — you’re really not going “If you don’t want to execute to have any fun with me in the the game plan. Or you just go next few days,” Crabtree said. out there and go through the Nick Gileau scored a game- motions, you’ll get your butt high 28 points to lead Griswold smacked like we did tonight,” (8-3) to the win. Crabtree credit- said Killingly coach Jim ed the Wolverines with playing Crabtree following the loss to as a team. the Wolverines. “They shared the ball. After Griswold wore down Defensively they had a game the Redmen, Crabtree wore plan. They moved their feet,” them down some more in a Crabtree said. lengthy post-game locker-room Junior guard Shayne Bigelow lecture. The message was clear. led Killingly with 27 points but “We don’t do the dirty work. he was the only player in dou- Right now we’re a bunch of ble figures. Senior guard Luke individuals complaining about Desaulnier, Killingly’s leading the referees. We don’t work scorer this season, was limited hard enough. We don’t do the to seven points. The coach said simple things,” Crabtree said. it’s up to Desaulnier to help “The team that gets the whis- rally his teammates toward tle, the team that gets the calls a common cause — playing or the lucky breaks is the team together. that out-works everybody else. “Right now we need better Right now, for the last two leadership and it starts at the weeks we don’t out-work any- top with Luke. We’ve got to body. We don’t set any screens. understand that we’re not We’re a bunch of individuals going to do it individually. all going our own way.” We’re not that good. We have to The coach said he would try do it as a team. And right now and gauge their desire to finish there’s no team concept in the out the season as a team. locker room or on the court,” “We’ll see in the next few Crabtree said. days in practice who wants to Things won’t get any eas- do some dirty work, who wants ier for Killingly in the near to buy in. And if not then we’ll future. The Redmen are next go find some youngsters down scheduled to play host to East below and we’ll work out the Lyme at 6 p.m. on Saturday, rest of the season,” Crabtree Jan. 26. East Lyme’s record said. was 10-2 through its first dozen The loss to Griswold High games. Crabtree said he’d use on Jan. 21 dropped Killingly’s the practices leading up to the record to 4-7. Killingly need- East Lyme game to see if the ed four wins over its last nine Redmen want to turn their sea- games to gain eight wins, the son around — or not. number of victories needed “We’ll find out who wants to to guarantee a berth in the be here,” Crabtree said. “If you Division IV state tournament. don’t work in the next few days Crabtree said there’s still I’ll make the decision for you.” a chance to turn the season around but the effort must Charlie Lentz may be reached begin in practice. at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by Charlie Lentz photo “I don’t think it’s too late. The e-mail at charlie@villagernews- question is whether they want papers.com. Killingly High’s Luke Desaulnier drives between Griswold defenders, from left, Jason Hall, Matt Dembinski, and to do it or not. Like I just said C.J. Mattson. to them, if not — then make Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 25, 2019 B3 Killingly’s cool customer at the line

a Montville team that entered the game with an 8-4 record. Killingly will try to knock off another solid squad when it plays host to Putnam High (11-2 through 13 games) on Friday, Jan. 25, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Killingly High. The Redgals hope to harness the momentum from the Montville game down the homestretch. “We’re going to take it and run. We’re going to hold on to it as long it as we can. I’ve said it a thousand times but it’s about confidence. We had a slow start, two losses (to start the season) and it kind of took the wind out of our sails a little bit. But they come back to work every single day. We work a little bit hard- Charlie Lentz photo er, a little bit harder, a Killingly’s Kera Crossman tries to get past Montville’s Emma little bit harder. Things Hillman last Friday. are just starting to click with us and they’re buy- fourth quarter. With missed the front end ing in,” said coach Gina Killingly trailing 24-22, of a one-and-one with Derosier. “It speaks vol- Redgals sophomore 2:02 remaining and umes for our girls. We center Maddie Sumner Montville’s Kara Beaupre don’t give up.” grabbed an offensive could not connect on a Killingly had to sur- rebound and — before one-and-one opportunity vive without Angel on falling out of bounds — with :42 left. the court throughout spun and dished to senior It was left to Angel much of the first half. She guard Kera Crossman, to seize the spotlight — committed her second who connected from grabbing the rebound of foul and was banished close range while getting her own miss and draw- to the bench with 1:26 fouled by Montville’s ing a foul from Hillman left in the first quarter, Haley Kerwin with 4:45 as the buzzer sounded. not returning until the left. “She was in the posi- Charlie Lentz photo start of the third frame. “That’s where it all tion that every kid wants Killingly’s Trinity Angel, white jersey, looks to score with Montville’s Maya Hillman last Friday Angel scored Killingly’s shifted. For (Sumner) to to be in,” said coach night, Jan. 18, at Killingly High School. first seven points and the come down, tiptoe that Derosier. “Every kid Redgals led 7-3 when she line, and then turn and dreams of scoring that BY CHARLIE LENTZ takes aim — reciting the gave them momentum departed. In a defensive dish it to Kera, who’s game-winning basket — VILLAGER EDITOR mantra she repeats to heading into the second skirmish the Indians wide open underneath, but nobody dreams of DAYVILLE — Imagine herself each time she toes half of the season. clawed back and tied it at that was an excellent doing it on the foul line the pressure. The final the stripe. Angel finished with 12-12 at halftime. play on Maddie’s behalf,” when nobody else is on buzzer sounds in a dead- “I just think about the a game-high 16 points, “Trinity comes out Derosier said. the court. That is huge. locked game as Trinity rim. I stare at the rim. grabbed nine rebounds, and scores the first seven Crossman sank the free That doesn’t come from Angel is fouled nanosec- And I just think ‘Hand in and went 8-for-8 from the points of the game. The throw after her bucket skill. That comes from onds before the score- the rim’ every time,” said foul line. She’s been work- fact that we could play from close range with inside.” board clock reaches :00. Killingly’s junior for- ing on her free throws for a whole quarter without 4:45 remaining to com- Imagine the pressure. With no time left last ward. “Follow through years, becoming mental- Trinity speaks volumes plete the three-point play What pressure? Friday night at Killingly — that’s all I think about ly tough at the line under about my girls. They and give Killingly a 25-24 “It’s just confidence. High she is the only play- — hand in the rim.” the instruction of former never lost a lead in that lead. Montville tied it at Just going back to second quarter and that er on the court — stand- Angel’s right hand coach Ed Pechie. 25-25 on a foul shot from basics,” said Angel. “You was huge for us,” said ing alone for a free throw shoveled the last bit of “I learned a trick from Maya Hillman with 3:35 have to buckle down.” Derosier.” with the game literally on dirt on Montville, she my old AAU coach. He left. Charlie Lentz may be The Redgals had to the line. Make the front buried the Indians with taught me a lot about The score remained reached at (860) 928-1818, rally past Montville and end of the one-and-one her free throw to give that shot,” Angel said. “I knotted at 25-25 as both ext. 110, or by e-mail at they did it with the help and the Redgals defeat Killingly a 26-25 victo- just mastered it over the teams were thwarted charlie@villagernewspa- of a critical sequence Montville. Miss it and ry. The win lifted the years.” from the foul line down pers.com. midway through the overtime awaits. Angel Redgals record to 6-5 and The win came against the stretch. Sumner Tourtellotte Tigers clawing for tourney berth

BY CHARLIE LENTZ out of the other team and gives you ing to reach the playoffs. end. I don’t think we’re going to know VILLAGER EDITOR confidence,” said Tourtellotte coach “I told them get the wins early because where we stand until the last game is THOMPSON — Each basket, every Carla Faucher. “If we keep missing that then you can relax and that makes the played,” Faucher said. “Hopefully we free throw — each has had huge impli- makes it even harder and harder for us other wins come along easier. As we continue to play hard. I tell them we cations for Tourtellotte Memorial. Just to come back from those misses.” go further into the season down it puts have to get ahead early and maintain past the halfway mark of the 20-game Tourtellotte’s record was 4-7 through more pressure on them every game and the lead in order for us to be able win regular season the Tigers had won four 11 games but could easily have been 6-5 you can see it,” Faucher said. “We don’t those games that we have to win.” games. Four more victories are needed over that span. Over the first half of the play well under pressure like that.” The coach and her assistant — Paul to gain a berth in the Class S state tour- season the Tigers let winnable games The coach said the Tigers are at their Faucher — believe the Tigers will fight nament. It won’t be easy with a daunt- slip away against Griswold (a 36-34 loss best when their shots find their mark for those eight wins and the tourney ing second-half schedule. on Jan. 8) and Windham Tech (a 25-24 early. berth. “Every bucket matters. Every layup, loss on Dec. 22). Just one three-pointer “They take everything to heart and I “I feel we can get them. Those games every easy underneath basket, those or foul shot could have made the differ- can see when they’re trying and forcing that we lost, I felt that we could have are the important ones that you have ence. Faucher knows each win seem- shots and they’re not going in, they get won, we should have won those. It’s just to put in because that takes the wind ingly becomes tougher when you’re try- down on themselves. We’re trying to a matter of who shows up each night. tell them ‘Hey, that’s over. It’s in the Paul and I keep saying at practice that past. Get something better down on the we can get this,” Faucher said. “It’s just other end defensively. You’ll get the going to be a lot of hard work and the next shot.’ Just trying to get them to girls are working hard.” believe in themselves, that’s the difference in the game,” Faucher said. “When Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) they believe in themselves or they see 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- one of our players hitting their shots [email protected]. then that builds their confidence. When we’re struggling to make our shots everyone starts forcing it. Forced shots just really never seem to go in for us.” Junior guard Ashley Morin has been the Tigers leading scorer this season. Senior forward Lauren Ramos is Tourtellotte’s second-best point produc- er. Both players have been stalwart this season but the Tigers will need com- plementary scorers in order to make a run for the state tourney. Sophomore forward Leci Snow has emerged as one of the scorers off the bench. “Ashley (Morin) has really stepped it up this year. She’s really kind of taken the team on her back,” Faucer said. “Off of our bench Leci Snow has been stepping up. She’s been my first one off the bench. She’s been contributing four, six points, that’s huge. I need that. The others from the bench have to look for that. We always tell them to go in and play hard defense, anybody can play defense and protect the ball, but if you give us some points that helps the cause also.” The Tigers finished 9-12 overall last season and made the state tourney, now they’re trying to get back there. Tourtellotte is next scheduled to travel to Lyman Memorial on Friday, Jan. 25. Lyman’s record was 2-8 through the first half of the regular season so the Bulldogs are among the teams Tourtellotte has to beat — another game when every bucket will likely Charlie Lentz photo have playoff implications as the season Tourtellotte’s Ashley Morin goes up for a shot Charlie Lentz photo heads down the homestretch. against Ellis Tech on Jan. 16. Morin tallied 17 Tourtellotte’s Alysha Bugbee, right, and Ellis Tech’s Jalissa Aguiar battle for the ball on Jan. “It’s going to be a very tough stretch. points for the Tigers in the win over Ellis Tech. 16 at Canty Gymasium. Tourtellotte won 48-16. It’s going to be the fight right into the B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 25, 2019 Ellis Tech girls focused on strong second half sure.” Ellis Tech lost its leading scoring and rebounder (Sydney Tetrault) to graduation and her loss has been hard to replace. The Eagles play in the Connecticut Technical Conference. “We’re young, we have a lot of juniors and sophomores, trying to gel as a team. Learning the game of basketball. Some of them haven’t played before so we’ve got to teach them the basics of how to dribble a basketball, how to cut, how to move,” Ouillette said. “If they play in a zone situation we’re not bad. (Opponents) go to man to man like most teams do, we’ve got to be able to deal with that pressure. I’m just going to teach them how to become a man-to-man team, put pressure on other guards in the Tech division and see what we can do, try to get steals ourselves, turnovers and layups.” Junior guard Kalista Lovely has been Ellis Tech’s leading scorer thus far. “When she’s open she shoots. She can make some shots,” said Ouillette of Lovely. “We practice, that’s all we do, we shoot, we shoot, we shoot. We get shots off. They’ll fall. We’ve just to keep taking them and keep getting better, keep prac- ticing.” Junior point guard Breeanna Bentley has been running the show. “She’s getting there. We still Charlie Lentz photo have to get Breeanna to get by Ellis Tech’s Amber Cutler drives to the hoop against Tourtellotte Memorial girls and continue to attack the on Jan. 16 in Thompson. hole,” Ouillette said. “That’s going to make the defense crash on her and leave some- BY CHARLIE LENTZ Tech plays both Vinal Tech VILLAGER EDITOR body open so she that can dish Charlie Lentz photo and Grasso Tech again in the out to that person.” DANIELSON — The wins second half of the season so Ellis Tech’s Kalista Lovely gets off a shot with Tourtellotte Memorial’s Sophomore forward are out there. But Ellis Tech those are winnable game but Lauren Ramos defending on Jan. 16 in Thompson. Vivianna St. Jean is among the will have to work hard to find the Golden Eagles have to get newcomers who is expected to them if the Golden Eagles want a few more wins to qualify for contribute. to return to the Class S state the state tournament. The first at the helm and sees good round of the state Class S “Vivianna is fairly new to tournament. The girls basket- half of the schedule has been things ahead for a program girls basketball tournament. the varsity program. So I’d say ball program snapped a six- very competitive. that is drawing more girls with Ouillette said the Eagles intend Viv has been a pleasant sur- year drought last season when “We played a lot of ECC each season. to return to the tournament — prise. She works the middle it qualified for the tourney — it schools, we played Wheeler “They’re open, they listen. but they have to find the wins very well. She’s just a little was the first trip back to states and Tourtellotte twice, we They work for me. We’ve just to get back there. undersized (5-foot-7) when it since the 2010-2011 campaign. played St. Bernard. We played to continue to keep working “They’re out there,” Ouillette comes to being a big,” Ouillette Just past the midpoint of the Putnam. Those teams are and hopefully they stick with said. “We’re going to have to said. “And she’s in there with season the Golden Eagles post- tough to compete against at me,” Ouillette said. “We’re play our best games and put some giants. She’s got great ed a 3-8 record. Eight wins are our level,” said coach Ryan going to stick with it.” the ball in the hoop somehow.” moves but when she gets by it’s needed to guarantee a berth in Ouillette said. “We’ve still have Last season Ellis Tech fin- tough for her to score so we’ve the state tourney. Among its Windham Tech a few times ished with an overall record Charlie Lentz may be reached got to work on some up-fakes three wins through 11 games coming up, we’ve got Norwich of 9-12. Last year sixth-seed- at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by and stuff like that but she’s were victories against Vinal Tech, Grasso Tech, Vinal Tech. ed Sacred Heart defeated No. e-mail at charlie@villagernews- been a pleasant surprise.” Tech and Grasso Tech. Ellis So (wins) are out there, for 27 seed Ellis Tech in the first papers.com. Ouillette is in his third year High school roundup LYMAN 63, PUTNAM 54 Clippers lead to four points. Putnam’s Abby St. Martin scored eight of her LEBANON — In a game which 14 points in the fourth quarter and determined the lead for first place in McKeon added four late free throws to Division IV of the Eastern Connecticut help seal the victory. Bella Rubino and Conference, Zack Dunnack scored 31 Sonja Matheson each scored eight points points to help host Lyman Memorial and Hannah Clark scored seven points get past Putnam High in an ECC D-IV for Griswold (8-5). The win improved matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The vic- Putnam’s record to 11-2. Putnam is next tory lifted the Bulldogs’ record to 4-0 scheduled to travel to Killingly High at ECC-Division IV, 7-3 overall. Sebastian 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25. Ramos led the Clippers with 15 points. The loss dropped Putnam High’s record FITCH 53, KILLINGLY 31 to 3-1 ECC-Division IV, 6-5 overall. The Clippers are next scheduled to play host GROTON — Killingly’s Trinity Angel to Plainfield High on Friday, Jan. 25, scored nine points in the Redgals loss to with tipoff set for 7 p.m. at Putnam High the Falcons on Jan. 19 in girls basket- School. ball. Alyssa Virtue led Fitch (5-8) with 18 points. The loss dropped Killingly’s WINDHAM 44, KILLINGLY 32 record to 6-6. DAYVILLE — Nicole Peralta led the WINDHAM TECH 26, Whippets with 12 points in the win ELLIS TECH 25 over the Redgals in girls basketball on Jan. 22. Trinity Angel led Killingly with DANIELSON — Dionna Roberts 14 points. Emma Carpenter and Kera scored seven points to lead Windham Crossman each added six points for Tech past the Golden Eagles in girls the Redgals. The win lifted Windham’s basketball on Jan. 18. Amber Cutler led record to 9-4. The loss dropped Killingly’s Ellis Tech with 13 points. Vivianna St. record to 6-7. Killingly is next scheduled Jean added eight points for the Eagles. to play host to Putnam High on Friday, The loss dropped Ellis Tech’s record to Jan. 25, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. 3-9. Ellis Tech is next scheduled to trav- at Killingly High School. el to Goodwin Tech on Friday, Jan. 25. ST. BERNARD 72, TOURTELLOTTE 52 PUTNAM 59, WHEELER 26 THOMPSON — Max Lee tallied 15 PUTNAM —Abby St. Martin points to help the Saints get past the scored a season and career high 25 Tigers in boys basketball on Jan. 18 points in Putnam’s win over visiting at Canty Gymnasium. Josh Dodd led Wheeler in girls basketball on Jan. 16. Tourtellotte with 22 points. The win Kayleigh Lyons added 16 points and lifted St. Bernard’s record to 7-3. The Molly McKeon 10 as the Lady Clippers loss dropped Tourtellotte’s record to improved to 10-2 on the season. Molly 5-6. Tourtellotte next plays host to Butremovic and Sam Casta each scored Windham at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25. six points for Wheeler (4-7). NFA 66, WOODSTOCK 44 WOODSTOCK 39, LEDYARD 14 NORWICH — Nolan Molkenthin File photo scored a game-high 17 points to pace LEDYARD — Kayla Gaudreau scored Woodstock Academy’s Luke Mathewson scored 11 points in a loss to NFA on Jan. 18. Norwich Free Academy past Woodstock 12 points on four three-pointers and Academy in boys basketball on Jan. 18. Heather Converse added 11 points to lift the Centaurs past the host Colonels in ball on Jan. 16 at Canty Gymnasium. Gymnastics. Scores were: Woodstock Mason Jackson had 15 points and Xavier Lauren Ramos scored 10 points with Academy 144.1; Killingly-Putnam- Marquez added 10 points for NFA (8-3). girls basketball on Jan. 17. Samantha Money scored six points to lead Ledyard 17 rebounds and seven steals and Mary Tourtellotte co-op 132.2; Norwich Luke Mathewson led Woodstock (5-4) Steglitz added seven points and grabbed Free Academy 125.7. Lydia Taft led with 11 points. Woodstock is next sched- (4-7). The win lifted Woodstock’s record to 7-5. The Centaurs are next scheduled six rebounds for the Tigers. Kalista the Centaurs (5-0, 4-0 ECC) with first- uled to play host to Bacon Academy on Lovely led the Eagles with six points. place finishes in beam (9.5), floor (9.4) Tuesday, Jan. 29. to play at New London on Monday, Jan. 28. The loss dropped Ellis Tech’s record to and all-around (36.95). Woodstock’s PUTNAM 51, GRISWOLD 38 3-8. The lifted the Tigers record to 4-7. Ali Crescimanno was first in the bars TOURTELLOTTE 48, Tourtellotte Memorial is next sched- (9.5). Crescimanno and Putnam High’s GRISWOLD — Molly McKeon scored ELLIS TECH 16 uled to travel to Lyman Memorial on Maggie McKeon tied for first in vault 17 points to help the Clippers defeat the Jan. 25. (9.4). K-P-T co-op raised its record to Wolverines in girls basketball on Jan. THOMPSON — Ashley Morin tallied 3-2, 2-2. Arianna Cohen was third in the 18. The Clippers led 27-13 at halftime 17 points with three steals and three WOODSTOCK GYMNASTICS beam for NFA (0-4, 0-3) with a score of but the Wolverines outscored Putnam rebounds to help the Tigers defeat the 8.7 visiting Golden Eagles in girls basket- NORWICH — The Centaurs swept 19-9 in the third quarter, cutting the a tri-meet on Jan. 16 at Thames River Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 25, 2019 B5

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He was an avid fully at his home in man, he loved spend- at the Holden walker (up to 4 miles Cape Coral, Florida on November, ing time on his boat and being out on Rehabilitation & a day), but most of 19, 2018. He is survived by his wife the water. He belonged to Reel Angler Skilled Nursing all he loved to make of 57 years, Patricia Faucher, sons Fishing Club and Tarpon Hunters Center. His wife people laugh. He Michael Faucher and wife Donna; Club of Cape Coral. of 47 years was loved his family and Stephen Faucher and wife Leia, A “Celebration of Life” will be held the late Phyllis R. although he worked daughter Elizabeth Neigel and hus- Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Putnam (LaRochelle) Green who died Dec. 21, many long hours to support them, he band Richard, 7 grandchildren and 12 Lodge of Elks in the lounge from 1:00- 2007. He leaves his children Alan Green instilled great work ethics in them. great grandchildren, sister, Patricia 3:00 pm. The Elks Funeral Ritual will of Putnam, , Alice Clifford of Charlotte, The family would like to thank Fisher of Sterling, Massachusetts and commence at 1:00 pm. Following the NC, Renette Green of Auburn, and the Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled many nieces and nephews. ceremony anyone who chooses to say a Lance Green of Southbridge, 5 grand- Nursing Center in Holden for their Bob proudly served in the Army few words may share a story or memory. children, and several nieces and care and support of their father and his National Guard from 1956-1959, he was nephews. He was predeceased by his family over the past couple of years. 2 brothers Lawrence Greenberg, and Calling hours will be held on Edward Herman Monday, January 21, from 5-7P at James Mayo, Jr. 87 He was born in Boston, October Sansoucy Funeral Home 40 Marcy 5, 1930, son of Abraham and Leah Street, Southbridge, MA 01550. A BROOKLYN -- Westerly, Rhode (Walters) Greenberg and has lived funeral home service will be held James Mayo, Jr. 87, Island, sisters Alice here most of his life. He was a mem- at 10AM Tuesday, January 22, with of Brooklyn died Bury and husband ber of Notre Dame Church, and was Rev. Jonathan Slavinskas officiat- January 18, 2019 at Eddie of Scotland, a US Navy veteran serving in the ing. Burial will follow at New Notre his home. He was the Rosemary Long and Korean War. He retired from Shaw’s Dame Cemetery, 746 N. Woodstock beloved husband of husband Herbie Supermarket, and also worked in the Road, Southbridge. In lieu of flowers, Claire A. (Beaudoin) of Putnam, broth- restaurant business for many years. please consider making a donation to Mayo. He was born er James C. Mayo His passion was to travel to different the Brian A. DiGregorio Scholarship November 30, 1931 “Uncle Butch” and ballparks to see the Red Sox play a Fund, P.O. Box 530, Sturbridge, MA in Albany, New wife Charlotte of series. His dream finally came through 01566. www.sansoucyfuneral.com York, son of James J. and Alphonsine Pomfret, many grandchildren, great when the Red sox won the world Series (Bellanceau) Mayo, Sr. grandchildren, nieces and nephews. in 2004 for the first time in 86 years. Family was very important to him. He was predeceased by a granddaugh- He was a veteran of the Korean War ter Melissa Mayo. Thanks, Dad, for serving in the Army. James was a being our hero and protector, we love David L. Brodeur, 81 great father and great guy that loved you and we miss you, till we meet his family. again. You are forever in our hearts. SOUTHBRIDGE- Air Force Veteran. He leaves his children James F. Calling hours were held on January David L. Brodeur, David was a diamond tool maker Mayo and wife Sharon of Chesapeake, 22, at Gagnon and Costello Funeral 81, passed away on at the American Optical Co. in Virginia, Dennis H. Mayo of Brooklyn, Home, Danielson. A Mass of Christian Thursday, Jan. 17th, Southbridge for 19 years. He later Michael R. Mayo of Camden, North Burial was held Wednesday at St. in the Harrington went onto serve on the Charlotte Carolina, Francis L. Mayo and wife James Church in Danielson, buri- Memorial Hospital, County Board of Engineers in Port Mary of Danielson, Gary J. Mayo of al will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Southbridge, after a Charlotte, FL for 4 years. He was Foster, Rhode Island, Claire S. Mayo Share a memory at www.gagnonand- brief illness. a member of the Detrianna Council of Brooklyn, Richard L. Mayo of costellofh.com His wife of 44 199 of the Knights of Columbus in years, Ann Marie Southridge. David helped to organize (Trudeau) Brodeur, passed away and call bingo games for Sacred Heart Debra J. (Gajewski) Marcinczyk, 62 in 2013. He leaves his son, Kevin Church in Webster and later for the THOMPSON- Brodeur and his longtime partner, Southbridge senior community at daughter of Paul and Barbara A. Debra J. (Gajewski) Kevin Miers of Natchez, MS; his two TAG and for the Senior Bingo at the (Pytko) Gajewski. Marcinczyk, 62, daughters, Laurie Gadbois and her Southbridge Armory. He enjoyed golf- She worked as a coordinator in vari- passed away unex- husband William of Brooklyn, CT, and ing and played in a league at Hemlock ous health care facilities. pectedly, Wednesday, Melissa Blanchette and her husband Ridge Golf Club in Sturbridge. He also There are no calling hours. January 16, 2019 at Thomas of Oakham; his sister, Pauline enjoyed going to the casino. Most of Services will be private. Hartford Hospital. Beavis of Springfield; eight grandchil- all he enjoyed spending time with his The ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL She leaves a dren, William Gadbois, Jake Gadbois family. HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School daughter; Jessica V. and his wife Nikki, Sera Gadbois y David’s funeral will be held on St., Webster is assisting the family Ward of Leicester Manning and her husband Ruben, Monday, January 28th, from the with arrangements. and a son; Matthew J. Marcinczyk Julia Gadbois-Light and her wife Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 To leave a message of condolence, of Webster, 4 grandchildren; Amber, Crystal, Cassia Gadbois-Bloomberg Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass please visit: RJMillerfunerals.net Brittany, Jacob and Paige. and her husband Shane, Tara Fafard, at 10:00am in St. Joseph’s Church, Debra was born in Southbridge, Chad Fafard, and Kali Champagne; ten 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton. great grandchildren and several niec- Burial in New Notre Dame Cemetery, es and nephews. He was predeceased Southbridge, will be held at the con- by his daughter, Paula Champagne venience of the family. Calling hours Roland A. Servant, 71 in 2003. He was also predeceased by in the funeral home will be held on STURBRIDGE- ber of the Civil War Heritage. He his grandson, Jeremy Gadbois, his Sunday, Jan. 27th, from 3:00 to 5:00pm. Roland A. Servant, would travel to Gettysburg, PA in July two brothers, Charles Brodeur and In lieu of flowers donations may be 71, of Park Circle, and November every year. There he Louis “Lefty” Brodeur, and his two made to the American Cancer Society, passed away on would portray Gen. Joshua Lawrence sisters, Ruth Powers and Lucille 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 Tuesday, Jan. Chamberlain of the 20th Maine Inf., Royal. He was born in Southbridge or to St. Joseph’s Church, 10 H. Putnam 15th, in St. Vincent and tell his history to the public at the the son Joseph Hector and Malvina Rd. Ext., Charlton, MA 01507. Hospital, Worcester, Gettysburg Museum. (Valliancourt) Brodeur. He was a US www.morrillfuneralhome.com after an illness. Roland was well known for his love He leaves his of the Montreal Canadiens and was two children, Keith also a fan of the NY Yankees and the Alice T. Larose, 88 R. Servant and his wife Christine of New England Patriots. He was an Rutland and Karen R. Brousseau and avid card player who enjoyed playing NORTH years. She enjoyed crocheting afghans her husband Steven of Thompson, CT; pitch and cribbage. He also enjoyed GROSVENORDALE and taking care of her shiatzu, “Heidi.” his sister, Pauline C. Julian and her candlepin bowling. Roland was also – Alice T. Larose, 88, Alice is survived by her sisters, husband Ralph of Sturbridge; his four an avid golfer. Most of all he enjoyed formally of Vandale Lorraine Pellerin and her husband grandchildren, Ethan Servant, Noah spending time with his children and Street, passed away Roger of Brooklyn, and Doris Gagne Brousseau, Addison Servant and grandchildren. on Sunday, January of Niantic, and several nieces and Ellyana Servant; several nieces and His funeral was held on Tuesday, 20, 2019 at Orchard nephews. She was predeceased by nephews; and many cousins. He was Jan. 22nd, from the Daniel T. Morrill Grove Specialty her brothers, the late Armand and Leo predeceased by his brother, Robert L. Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Care Center. Born Larose; and her sister, the late Rita Servant. He was born in Southbridge Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am in N. Grosvenordale, Larose. the son of the late Leon A. and Lillian in Notre Dame Church of the St. she was the daughter of the late Relatives and friends are invited to R. (Lescarbeau) Servant. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Edward and Virginia (Marcotte) visit with Alice’s family from 10:00 Roland worked in maintenance and Southbridge. Burial was in New Notre Larose. Ms. Larose worked as a pack- a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January custodial services for the Southbridge Dame Cemetery, Southbridge. Calling er for the American Optical Corp. in 25, 2019 in the Valade Funeral Home School System for 33 years, retiring hours in the funeral home were held Southbridge, Massachusetts for 50 and Crematory, 23 Main St., N. several years ago. He was a lifetime on Monday, Jan. 21st, from 4:00 to Grosvenordale. member of the Optimist Club in 7:00pm. A Mass of Southbridge and served as president In lieu of flowers, donations can be Christian Burial from 1986 to 1989. made to American Cancer Society, 30 To place an will take place at Roland had a passionate interest in Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. 11:00 a.m. in St. Civil War History and was a mem- www.morrillfuneralhome.com In-Memoriam, Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Card of Thanks, Burial will fol- Luella (Hayes) Miller, 103 low in St. Joseph PUTNAM -- Luella (Hayes) Miller, Luella is survived by her sons, Birthday or Cemetery. For 103, of Putnam, formerly of Middletown, Richard Miller and wife Judy of memorial guest- wife of the late Arthur Miller, died Pomfret Center, Dennis Miller and Anniversary Greeting, book January 15, at the Matulaitis Home. wife Janice of Palmer, Massachusetts, visit www. She was born in Middletown, daugh- and daughter, Carol Parker and hus- in the GilmanAnd ter of Garrison and Anna (Saur) band Donald of Smithfield, Rhode Valade.com. Hayes. Prior to her retirement, Luella Island, seven grandchildren, and six Villager Newspapers was a billing clerk with Remington great-grandchildren. She was prede- Rand and was later employed with ceased by her beloved husband Arthur, the deadline is Monday at noon F.W. Woolworth. She was a member brother Clarence Hayes, sisters, Leona for that week. of The Church of The Holy Trinity, Mathews and Jeanette Cullinane. Middletown. Funeral service will be Saturday, February 2, at Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) Biega Funeral or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). Home, 3 Silver You can add a photo at no additional cost. Street, in Middletown. Calling hour will To send by mail, please mail to be 10:00-11:00 with Villager Newspapers funeral service to follow at 11:00. P.O. Box Those who wish 196 Woodstock, CT 06281 may send memo- Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and rial contributions AMEX are accepted. to Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, For more information, Putnam, CT 06260 please call 860-928-4217 or to The Church of or email The Holy Trinity, [email protected] 381 Main Street, Middletown, CT and she’ll be happy to help! 06457 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 25, 2019 B7 Evelyn Baldyga, 89 SOUTHBRIDGE- through the years. After retirement OBITUARIES Evelyn (Polomski) she volunteered with the Harrington Baldyga, 89, former- Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in ly of Golf St., passed Southbridge. She also volunteered James Bertrand Harmon, 88 away on Sunday, with the American Cancer Society Jan. 20th, in the driving patients to their appointments. WOODSTOCK – Woodstock, which is still owned and Charlton Manor Rest Evelyn was a member of St. Hedwig’s James B. Harmon, 88, managed by his family. Home, after a long ill- Church in Southbridge and a member of Prospect Streets, Besides his wife, Jim leaves his son, ness. and treasurer of the St. Hedwig’s Holy died unexpectedly on Joel and his wife Sharon; two daugh- Her husband, Rosary Sodality. She was a member Wednesday January ters, Judith Perkins and her husband Edward J. Baldyga, passed away in of the Pilsudski Polish American Club 16, 2019 at UMASS Michael and Alyson Hebert and her 1991. She leaves her son, Edward in Southbridge. She loved working University Hospital. husband Joe; seven grandchildren, W. Baldyga and his wife Donna of in her flower garden. Most of all she He was the loving Sarah, Patricia, Jason, Amelia, Rachel, Southbridge; her two grandsons, enjoyed spending time with her grand- husband of Grace Megan, and Stuart, four great-grand- Philip Baldyga and his wife Sarah sons who she loved dearly. Ann (Kelsey) Harmon children, Landon, Hudson, Lincoln, Daigle of Woodstock, CT and Brandon Evelyn’s funeral will be held on for 61 years. Born in Torrington, he and Linnea. One of eleven children, Baldyga and his wife Rebecca of Friday, January 25th, from the Daniel was the son of the late Charles and Jim is survived by his brothers, Paul Fiskdale; and her two nieces, Caroline T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Antoinette (Coache) Harmon. and Sid; sisters, Joyce, Carolyn, and Warbreck of Avon, CT and Barbara St., Southbridge, with a Mass at Jim was a graduate of Woodrow Denise, and many nieces and nephews. Fernane of New Market, NH. She 11:00am in St. Hedwig’s Church of the Wilson High School and proudly served He was predeceased by his brothers was predeceased by her two brothers, St. John Paul II Parish, Everett St., in the Air Force Reserve and the Air Charles, Donald, and Doug, and sis- Joseph Polomski and Alex Polomski Southbridge. Burial will follow in Force National Guard of Connecticut, ters, Nancy and Muriel. and her two sisters, Jeannette Falat St. Hedwig’s Cemetery, Southbridge. enlisting in 1951, and received his hon- Jim will be remembered for his and Victoria Polomski. She was born Calling hours in the funeral home will orable discharge in 1954. Jim was a sharp wit, love of his family and farm, in Southbridge the daughter of Walter be held on Friday, Jan. 25th, from 9:30 member of the Third Congregational compassion for others and love of and Bertha (Grabowski) Polomski. to 10:30am, prior to the Mass. Church of Middletown, honorary his dogs, Bobby and Roy, who miss Evelyn was the Town Clerk for the In lieu of flowers donations may be member of the Mattabassett Chapter him dearly. To honor his wishes, a Town of Southbridge serving from 1979 made to the Jacob Edwards Library, of the Future Farmers of America, and private family memorial will be held to 1991. She also served as Justice of the 236 Main St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Westfield Volunteer Fire Department. later when his ashes will be broadcast Peace and married numerous couples www.morrillfuneralhome.com He was also a past member of the under the beautiful lone pine tree over- Connecticut Farm Bureau and the looking his farm. National Rifle Association. Funeral arrangements have been Martha E. Daniels, 67 James lived in Middletown most entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home LEE, Lisa Houghtling her husband Charles, of his life, purchasing the family & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. MASSACHUSETTS John Daniels, and Bruce Daniels all of Spring Water Company in 1966 that For memorial guestbook please visit – Martha E. Pittsfield, Massachusetts; a brother, he ran until 1977, and bought a farm in www.GilmanAndValade.com. (Surprise) Daniels, David Surprise of Tennessee; a sis- 67, of E. Center St, ter, Marianne Vallee of Massachusetts Patricia Mancini, 87 died Friday, January and many grandchildren whom she 18, 2019, at Day adored. She was predeceased by a step- PUTNAM – Joseph Mancini, Jr. and his wife Kimball Hospital. son William Daniels. Patricia (Osborne) Marilyn of Pomfret Center, David She was the loving In lieu of flowers memorial dona- Mancini, 87, of Mancini and his wife Joan of New York, wife of the late John tions in Martha’s memory may be Tourtellotte Road, Peter Mancini and his wife Christina Daniels. Born in Putnam, she was the made to Relay for Life North Eastern died Sunday after- of Vermont, Paul Mancini of Killingly, daughter of the late George and Mary Connecticut under KHS footnotes noon at home. She and Mark Mancini of Putnam; a daugh- (Perron) Surprise. name of Hunter Leite her grandson was the loving wife ter, Christine Opperman of Dayville; a Mrs. Daniels worked for many years who will be participating in the walk of the late Joseph T. sister June Lopes; 15 grandchildren as a clerk at Price Chopper. or to your local animal shelter. Funeral Mancini, Sr. Born in and 17 great grandchildren. She was Martha is survived by three daugh- services are private and have been Wallingford, she was predeceased by her sister, the late ters, Betsy Leite and her husband entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home the daughter of the late Willard and Barbara Veronasy and a granddaugh- David of Danielson, Diane Daniels & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, Clementine (Hebert) Osborne. ter Deanna. her companion Howard Baird the CT 06260. For memorial guestbook On March 19, 1947, at St. Rose Relatives and friends are invited to 2nd, and Elizabeth Daniels and her visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. Church in Meridan, she was united visit with Patricia’s family on Friday, companion Shawn Kingsbury all of in marriage to Joseph T. Mancini, Sr. January 25, 2019 from 11:00 am to 1:00 Lee, Massachusetts; stepchildren, He passed away on March 22, 2013. pm in the Gilman Funeral Home and She worked alongside her husband Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam on the family dairy farm, “Windy Hill with a Funeral Service in the funeral Patricia (Stocks) Day, 83 Farms” in Killingly. home at 1:00 pm. Burial will be in EASTFORD -- Patricia (Stocks) Day, Church, Hospice and Red Cross vol- She enjoyed collecting music boxes, Elmvale Cemetery in the spring. 83, of Eastford went home to be with unteer for many years, and was also a reading, crossword puzzles, back- In lieu of flowers memorial dona- her Lord and Savior on January 19, member and volunteer of the Ashford yard cookouts and making pasta on tions in Patricia’s memory may be 2019. She was the wife of H. Warren Senior Citizens Organization. Sundays. Above all she cherished the made to the ASPCA or to the Humane Day. She was born in Putnam on She was predeceased by her husband quality time that she spent with her Society. For memorial guestbook visit September 12, 1935, daughter of the late and best friend of 51 years, H. Warren family. www.GilmanAndValade.com. Edward and Agnes (Woznicki) Stocks. Day who she married at St. Mary Patricia is survived by five sons, She was a graduate of Putnam High Church on April 12, 1958. She leaves School class of 1953. After graduation a son Denis A. Day of Eastford and his she was employed by the Windham wife Marcia, a daughter Valerie (Day) Elizabeth “Betty” S. Woods County News and later worked at the Breton and her fiancé Mike Gauthier WOODSTOCK and worked there for the next 7 years. Cargill Trust Co., where she met her Tilton, New Hampshire, granddaugh- -- Elizabeth “Betty” For the following two years, she and husband to be. She moved to Eastford ter Master Sgt. Michelle Hoover, USAF S. Woods, of her husband spent travelling the USA, in 1964 and over the years worked and her husband Walter of Alpena, Woodstock, passed Mexico, Canada, the Yukon Territory, for the Tatem Manufacturing Co., Michigan, grandson Joseph Breton of away on December and Alaska in their RV. Upon their Eastford Building Supply, Still River Woodstock, great grandchildren, Odin, 17, 2018. She was return, they re-settled first in Putnam Wood Co., Hull Forest Products, and Warren and Alaric, sister Martha the wife of the late and then in Colchester in 2000. For the the Town of Eastford for one school (Stocks) Laakso and her husband Jack Stanley H. Woods next four years, Betty was the caregiv- year as a crossing guard at the inter- of Blufton, South Carolina, brother and the daughter of er for her husband Stan, who died in section of Rt. 198 in the center of town. Timothy J. Stocks and wife Margaret the late Charles and November, 2011. In 2012 she moved Because of this she was instrumental of Killingly, several nieces and neph- Irene Splettstoeszer of New Britain. back to Woodstock to be close to her in having stop signs erected at this ews. She was also predeceased by her Betty was born in New Britain, grad- family. location. She also owned and operated brother Edward and his wife Ruth uating from New Britain High School She loved her family, her friends, the Eastford Rubber Stamp Shop for 28 (Murphy) Stocks. in 1943 and from Moody Secretarial animals, especially her cat Abby, years, retiring in 2002, A memorial service will be held School in 1945. After graduation, music, and travelling around the coun- She loved to fish, hunt, knit, read, in early Spring. In lieu of flowers, she worked as secretary for a law try with her husband. garden, do stained glass projects and donations can be made in Patricia’s firm and then for the Middle Atlantic She is survived by her daugh- travel. She and her husband enjoyed memory to the Congregational Church Transportation Company, both in ter, Sandra Rudin and her partner many hours watching birds at their of Eastford (Kitchen Fund), 8 Church New Britain. She married Stanley Laurence Rudin of Woodstock; many feeding stations. She served Road, Eastford, CT 06242, where she Woods in 1948 and the couple moved her son Gordon and his wife Diane on many committees over the years was a member, or the Eastford Public to Newington where they started rais- of Smithfield, Maine; and her son including being a Cub Scout Den Library (Book Fund), 179 Eastford ing their family. In 1959, they moved Ronald and his wife, June of Salinas, Mother at St. Mary Church in Putnam Road, Eastford, CT 06242. Smith and their family to a farm in Woodstock, California; four grandchildren and in the late 50’s. Eastford 4-H Horse Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove when Betty went to work for the three great-grandchildren. Club Leader, P.T.O., EIFD Women’s Street, Putnam is in charge of arrange- American Optical in Southbridge, Burial, along with her husband of Auxiliary, Library Board, Women’s ments. Share a memory at www. Massachusetts until 1986 when the 63 years, will be in Oxbow Cemetery, Fellowship at the Eastford Assembly smithandwalkerfh.com family moved to Putnam. She found Newbury, Vermont at the convenience of God and Eastford Congregational a job at International Paper in Putnam of the family. Services will be private. LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE Linda Bernardi, CCMC TOWN OF THOMPSON in the loss of rights to recover on such TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Woodstock Tax Collector PLANNING AND ZONING claim. TAX COLLECTOR’S 415 Route 169 COMMISSION Brenda Duquette, Clerk NOTICE Woodstock, Ct 06281 LEGAL NOTICE The fiduciary is: The second installment of real estate December 28, 2018 The Planning and Zoning Commission John Lemire, and personal property taxes, sewer January 11, 2019 will hold a public hearing on Monday, 111 Connecticut Mills Ave., use bills, and motor vehicle supple- January 25, 2019 January 28, 2019 at 7:00PM at the Danielson, CT 06239 mental taxes listed on the October 1, Thompson Town Hall, 815 Riverside January 25, 2019 2017 Grand List becomes due and WITCHES WOOD TAX DISTRICT Drive, North Grosvenordale, CT for the payable to the Town of Woodstock on NOTICE TO PAY TAXES following: TOWN OF BROOKLYN January 1, 2019. Payment must be The second installment of taxes due PZC Application #18-24: Applicant PLANNING AND ZONING postmarked or brought into the office to the Witches Woods Tax District on - Town of Thompson Planning and COMMISSION by February 1, 2019 to avoid an inter- the Town of Woodstock Grand List of Zoning Commission, Amendment to NOTICE OF ACTION est charge. Interest will be charged October 1, 2017 are due and payable Thompson Subdivision Regulation. At the regular meeting of the Planning on February 2, 2019 on all delinquent on January 1, 2019. Payment must be Amend subdivision regulation Article and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, payments at the rate of one and one- postmarked or delivered by February IV – Requirements for the Subdivision January 15, 2019, the following action half percent per month, or a minimum 1, 2019. of Land, Section 10, Bonding for was taken: charge of $2.00 on each bill. Interest will be charged on February Public Improvements to include Surety 1. SD18-004 One-Lot Re-Subdivision Motor Vehicle Supplemental taxes not 2, 2019 on all delinquent payments at Bonds. – Dennis Beausoleil, 1.08 acres, paid by February 1, 2019 will be the rate of one and a half percent per Interested persons may attend and be north side of Creamery Brook Road reported as delinquent to the Motor month or a minimum charge of $2.00 heard, and written communications near intersection with Purvis Road Vehicle Department. per tax bill, in accordance with Section may be received at or prior to the (Assessor’s Map 32, Lot 120)- If you have any questions, please con- 12-146 of the Connecticut General hearing. File may be reviewed in the tact the Tax Collector’s Office at 860- Statutes. Town Clerk and Zoning Offices during APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. 928-9469 ext. 318 or the Assessor’s Failure to receive a tax bill does not normal business hours. 2. SD18-003 Re-Subdivision of Grand office at 860-928-6929 ext. 326. invalidate the tax or the interest. Joseph Parodi-Brown, Chairman View Acres – Brooklyn Builders, The Tax Collector’s office hours (Section 12-130 C.G.S.) If you do not Planning and Zoning Commission LLC and Charlotte Larrow, Trustee, during the month of January, 2019 receive a tax bill, please contact the January 18, 2019 8.22 acres, westerly end of Grand are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Tax Collector immediately. January 25, 2019 View Terrace (Assessor’s Map 32, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday Payments must be sent to: Lot 36-1 through 36-6), Proposed 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 WITCHES WOODS TAX DISTRICT NOTICE TO CREDITORS reduction from 6 lots to 3 lots a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All other months, 25 CROOKED TRAIL, WOODSTOCK, ESTATE OF Anna Louise Gardner -APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS. the town hall will be closed on Friday. CT 06281-2601 (19-00015) The office will be closed at noon on Mail must be postmarked no later than The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Dated this 16th day of January 2019. Monday, December 31, 2018 and will February 1, 2019 Court of Probate, District of Northeast Michelle Sigfridson be closed on Tuesday, January 1, Frederick M. Chmura Probate Court, by decree dated Jan- Chairman 2019 for New Year’s Day Holiday Tax Collector uary 15, 2018, ordered that all claims January 25, 2019 and on Monday, January 21, 2019 in January 4, 2019 must be presented to the fiduciary at observance of Martin Luther King Jr. January 25, 2019 the address below. Failure to prompt- Day. ly present any such claim may result

B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 25, 2019 Lavonnie “Bonnie” E. Tetreault, 88 OBITUARIES SOUTH Hebert and his wife Ann of Meriden, KILLINGLY -- stepchildren Jeannie West and her Lavonnie “Bonnie” husband William of Plainfield, Denise E. Tetreault, 88, of DeFusco of Brooklyn, Diane Jones of Justin R. Dumaine, 36 South Killingly died West Hartford, Karen Marrone and her Sunday, January 20, husband David of Westerly, R, siblings EASTFORD -- heart and caring for his friends and 2019 at The Village Frederick White and his wife Nancy of Justin R. Dumaine, was a kind man. Calling hours will be at Waterman Lake Brooklyn, Frances Coughlin and her 36, of Eastford, Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 2:00 in Greenville, Rhode husband William of Jewett City, grand- died unexpectedly, to 4:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Island. She was prede- children Erica, Jessie, Megan, Nicole, Tuesday, January 15, Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, ceased by her beloved husbands Rene Michael, Mathieu, step grandchildren 2019. He leaves his Putnam. In lieu of flowers, donations G. Hebert, Sr, who died in 1970 and Leo Trevor, Kyle, Korey, Kevin, Amy, mother Karen Hall may be made in his memory to an E. Tetreault, who died in 2009. She was William, Christopher, Trent, Jr., Alexa, and Tom of Eastford, animal shelter or pet rescue of your born on May 11, 1930 in North Uxbridge, many great grandchildren, nieces and and his daughters choice. Share a memory at www. Massachusetts, daughter of Furnie and nephews. She was predeceased by eight and his four-legged smithandwalkerfh.com Edith (Trainor) White. siblings and two half-brothers. friend Romeo. He enjoyed fishing and She was a Communicant of St. Calling hours will be Friday, cooking. Justin was known for his big Ignatius Church of Rogers, where she January 25, 2019 from 8:30 to 9:30 AM was an active member. She worked at at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, Rogers Corporation for 33 years until 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, followed her retirement. Her family has always by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. been special to her as she remained AM at St. James Church, 12 Franklin close with her surviving siblings and Street, Danielson, burial to follow in E-mail notices to charlie@villagernewspapers. children. Bonnie loved old movies, Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. In

com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. reading, drinking tea, desserts and ice lieu of flowers donations can be made cream. to Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Photos are welcome in JPEG format. She leaves her children Karen Chapter, 200 Executive Boulevard, Osborne and her husband Gary of Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489. Share a Southbury, Rene G. Hebert, Jr. and memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh. his wife Jayne of Brooklyn, Michael com

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Obviously we want a home game. It’s PUTNAM great to get the community here. These Villager Newspapers continued from page B1 girls work hard. They should have a a person, as a player,” Lyons said. “I’m home game. They still need to work COMMUNITY so proud to be her teammate, and the hard every day to maintain that,” rest of these girls, just watching them Hogan said. all grow as a team and as basketball Putnam is next scheduled to travel to SPOTLIGHT players and people — I’m just proud to backyard rival Killingly High on Friday call them my family.” night, Jan. 25, with the game scheduled Lyons tallied eight points and junior to begin at 7 p.m. “Shining a light on community events” guard Molly McKeon added seven points “It’s going to be a tough game,” St. Martin said. “We just have to keep our January 26, Sat., 9:30 School, 26 Main Street, North Grosvenor- for Putnam in the win over St. Bernard, lifting the Clippers record to 12-2. Emily heads up and always score and drive Cookbook club (cook’s choice...bring your fa- dale. Tours available. Come see our wonderful and work as a team.” vorite breakfast or brunch dish). If you want to school! Adults $10, Seniors, $8, Children $6. Nelson scored 10 points and Carly Potts tallied eight points for St. Bernard (5-8). Lyons said the Redgals will present a join us, we are always looking for new mem- French Toast Casserole, scrambled eggs, pan- formidable challenge on Friday night. bers. It is always a fun and yummy meeting. The Clippers are currently ranked No. cakes, steak, Canadian bacon, sausage, bacon, “That’s definitely going to be handful, Bring a favorite dish to share and a copy of the roasted potatoes, fruit salad, muffins, beverages. 5 in the state in Class S. If Putnam can especially because we didn’t get to play recipe to share. Bracken Memorial Library, 57 February 1, Fri., 5:30-7:30 hold that No.-5 seeding throughout the them in the Clipper Classic this year. Academy Road, Woodstock. H.H. Ellis Tech Class of 2019 Project Safe Grad rest of the season they will play host to So it’s definitely going to be an exciting January 26, Sat., 1-3pm Pasta Dinner on. In the Ellis Tech Cafeteria. first-round state tourney game. And if Car Seat Clinic, King Cadillac, 139 Pomfret Tickets are $7.00 each or a family pack of 4 the Clippers can win in the first round and eventful game,” Lyons said. St, Putnam, Any questions, call 860-377-0755, for $25.00. For more information call 860-412- they’ll host another state playoff game This will be the first time Putnam Sponsored by Putnam Elks, SafeKids, King Ca- 7579 in the second round. has traveled to play at Killingly High in dillac & Osborne EMS education February 2, Sat., 7-8:30am “We want to get that home state game coach Hogan’s tenure at the school. January 27, Sun., 2pm The Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund so we have that support so our families “I guess the kids are into it,” said BROOKLYN - A Christian Healing Service, (SSMF) assistance is available this Saturday come out and support us. That’s defi- Hogan, in her sixth season as head formerly held at St. Philip’s Church in Putnam, and every Saturday morning, at the Pomfret Se- nitely our biggest goal, to have a home coach. “It’s going to be great, the local will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 7 nior Center, 207 Mashamouquet Road (Rt.44) in state game,” Lyons said. “That’s our community’s getting together, hopeful- Providence Road, Brooklyn. Prayer teams will Pomfret. Always free and confidential; call 860- goal right there, is to be able to have our ly the gym’s going to be packed. We pray with individuals for healing. The service 928-2309 for questions. (The SSMF is adminis- people come out to our gym and cheer like that kind of environment, a lot of will include praise and worship music. Healing tered by the American Legion to provide tempo- us on.” energy. We’re just looking forward to services will be held every fourth Sunday of the rary financial assistance to qualified veterans.) Coach Hogan won’t worry about Friday.” month. For info call 860-774-9352, visit www. February 2, Sat., 9:30 states but will focus on taking it one Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) trinitychurchbrookly.org or Facebook. Book club, Lab Girl by Hope Jahren. Bracken game at a time. 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@ January 27, Sun., 8:30-11:30am Memorial Library, 57 Academy Road, Wood- “I don’t look ahead to that too much. villagernewspapers.com. Breakfast and Open House-St. at Joseph stock.

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