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KILLINGLY VILLAGER Friday, May 14, 2021 Serving Killingly since 2006 Complimentary to homes by request Day Kimball Hospital recertified as Advanced Primary Stroke Center PUTNAM — Day Kimball Commission surveyors evalu- Hospital (DKH) in Putnam ated compliance with stroke-re- is pleased to announce it has lated certification standards once again earned The Joint and requirements, including Commission’s Gold Seal of program management, the Approval® for Advanced delivery of clinical care, and Certification for Primary performance improvement. Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal The reviewers also conducted of Approval® shows an organi- virtual observations and inter- zation is accredited and meets views. Photo Courtesy The Joint Commission’s high- Established in 2003, The est standards of care. Joint Commission-accredited Organizers of The American Legion District #4 “Family Kids’ Walk” pose following the successful Walk “Day Kimball Healthcare acute care hospitals Advanced that raised $5,100 for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. Pictured (l to r) District #4 Commander makes it a priority to deliver Certification for Primary Ronald P. Coderre, Walk Co-chairmen Chas Mackenzie and Frank Poirier, Walk Ambassador Addison Poirier advanced care to all patients Stroke Centers is awarded for and District Finance Officer and site coordinator Manuel “Manny” Rodrigues. affected by stroke,” said Kyle a two-year period. The Joint Kramer, chief executive offi- Commission standards are cer, Day Kimball Healthcare. developed in consultation with “This recertification highlights healthcare experts and provid- American Legion “Kids’ the exceptional stroke care we ers, measurement experts, and provide and our team’s com- patients. Learn more about The mitment to meeting the high Joint Commission at www. performance standards set jointcommission.org. Walk” a huge success forth by The Joint Commission Stroke is the fifth leading which are critical to achieving cause of death and a leading long-term success improving cause of adult disability in the REGION — Despite chilly blustery condi- Viens Post #13 of Putnam and Frank Poirier patient outcomes.” United States, according to the tions at the Coventry High School Athletic of Buck-Dubiel Post #101 of Somers. Poirier’s Day Kimball Hospital under- American Heart Association/ Complex, more than 30 walkers of all ages nine-year-old daughter, Addison, served as went a rigorous virtual review American Stroke Association. turned out in support of The American Legion Kids’ Walk Ambassador. in February 2021 to renew On average, someone suffers a District #4 “Family Kids’ Walk” on Saturday, “I’m extremely pleased with the turnout of the certification, which it stroke every 40 seconds; some- May 1. The proceeds from the Walk were walkers under the windy weather conditions. first received in 2013. During dedicated to Connecticut Children’s Medical The concerted effort by the Posts of the District the review, a team of Joint Turn To DKH, page A5 Center. made our effort worthwhile,” said co-chair- The District #4 Walk was spearheaded by co-chairmen Chas MacKenzie of Mayotte- Turn To KIDS WALK, page A14

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Killingly boys’, Woodstock girls’ golf teams off to perfect starts Photos Courtesy Front Row: Mckayla Tackson, Emma Parmentier, Chase Fontaine, and BY KEN POWERS Branson Waldrop. Second Row: Kaylee Tackson, Madison Yost, and SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Brayden Cutler. Third Row: Kiera O’Brien and Alivia Dalpe. Fourth Row: Lindsey Houghton, Gracen vanderSwaagh, and John Steglitz. Back KILLINGLY — The Killingly Row: Cole Coderre. High boys’ and the Woodstock Academy girls’ golf teams each have yet to feel the sting of defeat Tourtellotte holds its this season. Killingly improved to 7-0 with wins over Tourtellotte High 19th Annual Integrity Plus (7-0, on May 5), Norwich Free Academy (5-0, on Monday, May 3), and Bacon Academy (171- Awards Banquet 196, On Friday, April 30). Ethan NORTH years, the awards ceremonies Lackner, Cam Seiffert, Cooper GROSVENORDALE — For had to be altered due to Covid Morrissette, Logan Gagnon and almost 20 years, members restrictions. Last year’s cere- Matt Card all won both of their of the staff at Tourtellotte mony was held via the Zoom matches against the Tiger and Memorial High School have platform where students and NFA. Against Bacon Academy, been honoring select students their families gathered virtu- on the par-35 Chanticlair Golf with the Integrity Plus Award. ally with school staff to attend Club, Gagnon shot 40, Seiffert 42, Students who are chosen the ceremony. With some eas- Lackner 43, Morrissette 46 and Courtesy Photos to receive this special award ing of restrictions, the May Card 50. Killingly’s Ethan Lackner fired a 4-over-par 40, the low round of the day in exhibit an outstanding sense 4 ceremony was held in per- Woodstock Academy the team’s win over Tourtellotte. of honesty, reliability, and son in the Thompson District improved to 6-0 overall and civic awareness. They go out Auditorium, with socially 5-0 in the Eastern Connecticut of their way to help others, distanced seating for those Conference (ECC) with a 180-214 are involved in the school, in attendance including the win over Bacon Academy on contribute in positive ways to students being honored, mem- Monday, May 3, at Thompson’s their classes, try hard to suc- bers of their family, teachers, Quinnatisset Country Club. The ceed academically, and volun- administrators, and mem- Centaurs’ Mia Dang returned teer. They are also courteous, bers of the Thompson Board from pandemic protocol follow- trustworthy, have open hearts of Education. At this special ing spring break and shot under and open minds, and consider event, the teachers who nom- 40 for a third consecutive match. the feelings of others before inated each student were Against the Bobcats Dang post- speaking. revealed and gave speeches ed a 3-over 39 while teammates The students who receive honoring each of the recipi- Kaily LaChapelle and Alex Vaida this award are first nominat- ents. added a 45 and 46 respectively. ed by individual teachers. Plaques commemorat- Then, a committee of teachers ing both the 2020 and 2021 BASEBALL reviews the nominations in Integrity Plus Awards recip- Undefeated Killingly improved order to determine whether or ients’ names will be hung in on the greatest start in school not the students will be chosen the main entrance with the history by defeating Griswold to receive the award. Students plaques from previous years. (19-0 on Tuesday, May 4) on the who are chosen usually attend Congratulations to the 2020 road, and taking two from St. with their families a dinner and 2021 recipients of the Bernard at home (10-0 and 9-1 banquet honoring the year’s Integrity Plus Award: on Saturday, May 1) to push its award recipients. Killingly’s Cam Seiffert helped his fellow golfers stay undefeated, shooting Turn To SPORTS, page A12 However, over the last two Turn To AWARDS, page A5 a match-best 2-over-par 38 in a win over Norwich Free Academy. A2 • Friday, May 14, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Three Eastern faculty receive Board of Regents Faculty Awards WILLIMANTIC — Thomas Balcerski, tal history and U.S. presidential history. grating Union felt more urgent.” different ways for different audiences. associate professor of history at Eastern His knowledge of U.S. presidents and In describing her colleague, Barbara What works for one audience or purpose Connecticut State University, was named the political history surrounding them Tucker, emeritus professor of history, might not work for anotherbecause dif- the statewide recipient of the Connecticut has made Balcerski a popular contribu- wrote, “He is a first-rate scholar, an ferent audiences need the material pre- State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) tor and guest on CNN, the Washington excellent teacher and mentor, an active sented differently. At the time, no other System’s 2020-21 faculty research award Post, Smithsonian Magazine, Time, NBC participant in academic societies, a valu- textbook took this approach.” at the April 22 meeting of the Board of News, C-Span, the BBC and a number of able participant in university affairs, “Dr. DeRosa is a brilliant, inspiring Regents. other national and international media and an actively sought-after commenta- teacher, a generous and supportive col- The board also named statewide outlets. tor on political events.” league, and a groundbreaking scholar,” winners in the teaching category for Balcerski has also published widely. In More than anything else, Balcerski is said English Professor Daniel Donaghy. full-time and part-time faculty, as well addition to authoring peer-reviewed arti- proud of what his students learn from “Her tireless dedication to the Eastern as campus-based faculty teaching and cles and other written works, Balcerski him. He was recently recognized with the community and her collaborative spirit research awards for the 17 institutions recently published “Bosom Friends: The 2021 Outstanding Thesis Mentor Award serve as examples of the very best that in the CSCU system, in announcing its Intimate World of James Buchanan and by the Honors Council and Eastern’s Eastern professors can offer their stu- annual faculty awards program. William Rufus King” (Oxford University Undergraduate Research Creativity dents.” Susan DeRosa, associate professor Press, 2019). “Bosom Friends” considers Mentor Award for nurturing the intel- Brenda Westberry, adjunct professor of English, received Eastern’s cam- the personal and political relationship of lectual and personal development of stu- in the Sociology program, received the pus-based teaching award, and Brenda James Buchanan of Pennsylvania (1791- dents. campus-based award for adjunct faculty. Westberry, adjunct professor of sociolo- 1868) and William Rufus King of Alabama “Dr. Balcerski helped me develop While teaching part time at Eastern since gy, won the campus teaching award for (1786-1853), and argues that it followed a several critical skills during our time 2001, Westberry also has served as an part-time faculty. common pattern of intimate male friend- working together on my honors thesis, adult probation officer in Connecticut’s Balcerski, who received his Ph.D. at ship during the first half of the 19th cen- ‘Maggie’s Ride: The Life and Legacy of Court Support Services Division, an Cornell University, is a scholar of early tury. The “Wall Street Journal” declared a Civil War Horse,’” said Allen Horn IV experience she shares with students to American history, with a focus on the that the book “enlarges our understand- ‘21. “He taught me how to read 19th-cen- provides real-world context in her cours- Antebellum period. His teaching inter- ing of the factors that can erode friend- tury handwriting, take detailed and es. Westberry earned her bachelor’s ests include African American History, ships and rupture nations. Rarely has helpful notes on secondary sources, and degree at Western Connecticut State American popular culture, environmen- any scholarly treatment of the disinte- effectively use digital history databases. University and her master’s degree in These abilities were ultimately integral sociology at Southern Connecticut State to my thesis research. He also taught me University. networking and public speaking skills, Over the years, Westberry has brought which has greatly enhanced my presen- her unique perspective to a wide range MAY tation skills at conferences.” of courses-Criminal Justice and Society; Susan DeRosa, associate professor of Violence in Relationships; Victimology BASKETS English, was honored with Eastern’s and more recently developed, time- campus-based teaching award. DeRosa is ly courses such as Race, Crime, and Photo Courtesy a rhetoric and writing studies specialist Justice; Working with Violent Offenders; whose most recent research and publi- Current Controversies in Criminology; On May 1, May Day, the cation has been on multi-modal writing and Women and Crime. Daughters of Isabella delivered theories, first-year college writers and Professor Westberry demonstrated 15 May Baskets to their old- writing center pedagogy. She earned her her commitment to issues regarding est members. Reminiscent of Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Writing Studies at domestic violence when she established days gone by, these ladies, the University of Rhode Island. the Alyssiah Wiley 3-on-3 Basketball the eldest Mary Vandi, age 95, In addition to creating three new Tournament in October 2019. This annu- recalled celebrating this nos- courses in Eastern’s English major, as al event focuses on domestic violence, talgic springtime festivity. This well as helping to develop the Creative highlighting the life of the late Eastern brought cheer to those who Writing concentration, DeRosa supports student Alyssiah Wiley, who was the vic- have been shut-in this past year student writers on independent study tim of domestic violence in 2013. during Covid-19. The project projects, internships and honors theses. “Professor Westberry exemplifies was chaired by Priscilla Dowd Writing experts regard the textbook she the very best that the Connecticut and committee: Ellen Knight, co-authored in 2011, “Choices Writers State University System has to offer,” Sandra Montie, Maureen Make: A Guide” as a rare treat in first- said Criminology Professor Theresa Desilets, Jean Ryan, Wanda year composition textbooks. Severance. “In her 19 years as a part- Hicks and Janet Watson. “Choices” is innovative, as English time faculty member in our department, The goal of the Daughters of Professor Christopher Torockio notes, she has touched the lives of countless Isabella is to spread charity, “in that it emphasizes the generative students, many of whom have gone on unity and friendship to our com- nature of genres and acknowledges how to successful careers in Connecticut’s munity and the world. writers actually write. They publish criminal and juvenile justice systems.” their research and their ideas in many

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The vital role nurses ers have made to help to thank the nurses who play in health care set- the sick, individuals call their towns and cit- tings across the globe across the globe have ies home. was perhaps never more placed signs in their • Sponsor fundraising apparent than in recent yards thanking essen- efforts. Town officials months. When COVID-19 tial workers. In addi- can help to organize a was declared a pandem- tion, many more have community-wide fund- ic by the World Health taken to social media raising effort or a 50-50 Organization in March to highlight the lengths raffle with the ultimate 2020, nurses were on the individual nurses have goal of donating to a front lines in the battle gone to while helping charitable organization against the virus, and them or their loved ones chosen by local nurses. have remained there who caught the virus or Health care facilities ever since. fought other illnesses. have been stretched in- In recognition of the Communities can follow credibly thin during the sacrifices nurses and such individuals’ lead by pandemic, so a donation other health care work- making collective efforts to a charitable organiza-

tion that benefits health ican Nurses Associa- cial media. Community care workers can be a tion notes that National leaders can ask residents great way for communi- Nurses Week begins to nominate a local nurse ties to honor local nurs- each year on May 6 and each week and then es. ends on May 12. Though choose one nominee to • Encourage residents National Nurses Week highlight on social me- to lend a helping hand. is not a federal holiday, dia. Students or local of- The work frontline med- communities can still ficials can interview the ical workers have done come together during nominee, asking them during the pandemic the week to highlight about their careers, in- has been endless and the work their local cluding what compelled exhausting. In recogni- nurses do. Township or them to become a nurse tion of that, community other local officials can and their most interest- organizers can promote encourage businesses ing experiences on the volunteer programs de- in the community to of- job. Interviews can be signed to lift some of the fer special discounts to posted on community burden off local health nurses during the week, social media pages so care workers’ shoul- while schools can take all residents can get to ders. Local hospitals, part in collective efforts know the unsung heroes blood banks and health to thank nurses. For ex- in their communities. centers may need volun- ample, students from all Communities can teers, and this is a great grades can work on a work together on a va- way for local residents to banner thanking nurses riety of collective efforts show health care work- and then showcase the aimed at recognizing the ers their efforts are ap- banner by the entryway extraordinary efforts preciated. to campus so passing made by local nurses ev- • Celebrate holidays motorists can see it. ery day. that honor nurses as a • Highlight a local community. The Amer- nurse each week on so- V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, May 14, 2021 • A3

KILLINGLY Place names AT 300 the vicinity. claimed by Col. James Fitch in from the west part of Brooklyn. The mail and answering Aspinock Quarry on the late 1600’s. Captain, some- There were 24 other Brooklyns machine are being checked MARGARET Whetstone Brook near times called Sir, John Blackwell in the U.S., two Brooklins, and on a regular basis although WEAVER Killingly Center (and East (from whom Blackwell Brook five Brooklines.” (p. 57-58). the Killingly Historical and Killingly) was “once used by takes its name), the treasurer I’m sure many of you Genealogical Center is closed to Looking at the various Indians from as far away as of Cromwell’s army, in 1687 have been to Allen Hill Tree the public. Please send an email names of rivers, brooks, ponds, Michigan as a source of whet- bought from Fitch 5,750 acres Farm in Brooklyn. Although to the director or leave a mes- and streams can be a veritable stones for arrowheads and as a refuge for Irish dissent- it was owned and occupied by sage on the answering machine history lesson in itself if one utensils---Mahumunsqueg/ ers under James II, and named descendants of Richard Adams if you would like to donate takes the time to find out the Mahmunsqueeg(e).” In her it Mortlake (Mortlake Fire for many years, it was named items or have research ques- origin of a name. This week, I “History of Windham County Department). He secured from for a wealthy farmer Jabez tions. The Killingly Historical thought that I’d write a little Connecticut,” Ellen D. Larned the Connecticut General Court Allyn/Allen who built the first & Genealogical Center will about place names in Killingly noted that it was a place where a patent for a separate town- grist mill in the vicinity, ca. reopen on Wednesday, July 7. and other Northeastern the Native Americans gath- ship. About half of Mortlake 1770. (p. 58). Face masks will be required. Connecticut towns. ered “whetstones” or stones was in present Brooklyn, the I’ll give one additional The Town of Killingly, to be sharpened into projec- other in Pomfret. Settlement Brooklyn place name, Basset(t) Margaret M. Weaver incorporated in 1708, was tile points---thus the name began in 1703 from neighbor- Pond which is located below Killingly Municipal Historian, named for Killingly manor Whetstone Brook. This was ing Pomfret and Canterbury. the junction of Blackwell and May 2021. For additional near Pontefract, Yorkshire such an important spot for Since the Irish had not Tatnic Brooks, southwest of information email me at mar- (England), the ancestral home the Native Americans that come, Blackwell’s son sold the village. John and Joseph [email protected] or of Connecticut’s governor the Plainfield Purchase, pur- Mortlake in 1713 to Jonathan Basset of Killingly purchased visit the Killingly Historical & Saltonstall. Likewise, Pomfret chased from Owaneco, son of Belcher, later governor of a grist mill here in 1823 and Genealogical Center Wed. or also had that same Yorkshire Uncas of the Mohegans, came Massachusetts, who divid- owned it until 1903. It used Sat. 10-4 (when it reopens) or origin. to its northern point near the ed it into two manor farms, waterpower until the 1936 www.killinglyhistorical.org. My favorite resource for brook thus also giving access Wiltshire, and Kingswood. flood. or call 860-779-7250 (when the local place names is a huge ref- to this valuable resource to the In 1713, Pomfret was made Both towns have many Historical Center reopens). Like erence book at Killingly Public Nipmucks and Narragansetts. a town, and in 1714 annexed more interesting place names us at Facebook at www.face- Library entitled “Connecticut Alexander’s Lake, a mile land South of Mortlake, and in as do the other Northeastern book.com/killinglyhistorical- Place Names” by Arthur H. Northwest of Danielson, was 1733, more land including the Connecticut towns. I’ll use society. Mail for the Killingly Hughes and Morse S. Allen named Mashepaug by the site of the present Brooklyn some in a future column. If Historical & Genealogical which was printed at the time Native Americans. “In 1721 Village. In 1731 or 1732, the par- you have a name you’d like Society, Inc. or the Killingly of our nation’s Bicentennial Nell Ellick Saunders, a Scotch ish or Ecclesiastical Society to check, Connecticut Place Historical and Genealogical in 1976 by the Connecticut peddler, settled on the East of Mortlake was organized, Names is located in the genea- Center should be sent to PO Historical Society. First, I’ll side of the lake. The region was called ‘The Society taken out logical reference section at the Box 265, Danielson, Connecticut write about some names asso- owned for generations by his of Pomfret, Canterbury, and Killingly Public Library near 06239 ciated with Killingly. Some of descendants. ‘Ellick Saunders’ Mortlake.’ The north half of the computers. these names I’d seen before; became Alexander. According Mortlake, (approximately others, I hadn’t. A few are to legend “the lake was once a Kingswood), was annexed to Native American names as mountain, submerged by the Pomfret in 1739. In the same is this first: Acquid(a)neck Great Spirit as punishment for year Israel Putnam bought which was near the junction the Indians who had drunken part of South Wiltshire, 513 of Fall and Half Hill Brooks, a dances on the summit.” acres, and in 1740, Col. Godfrey mile southeast of present-day “Alexander Mill (1833)” Malbone (Malbone Old Trinity Danielson. It was considered was a small cotton mill on the Church) bought the rest of a boundary of the Quinebaug Whetstone Brook; Amesbury Wiltshire and Kingswood. Country and was on the Mill (1833) was another small Shortly after, he bought anoth- North bound of the Winthrop mill located on the Five Mile er 1000 adjoining acres, and Purchase. Another was River (near where Whipple’s ruled the estate as lord of the Acquiunck-the “Great Falls on Chapel is located) in the manor. In 1752 Mortlake Society the Quinebaug River at pres- Pineville/Ballouville section of was combined with other ent-day Danielson. In conjunc- Killingly. tracts and named the Society tion with that was Acquiunk Brooklyn has a most inter- of Brooklyn or Brookline. In Hill, “30 or 40 rods from falls of esting early history as sum- 1765 Mortlake was peaceably the Quinebaug at Danielson; it marized in “Connecticut Place incorporated in Pomfret, and means ‘at the place below’ the Names.” It was named in 1752 the name Mortlake ceased to falls; agwi ‘below,” also spelled ‘the Society of Brooklyn (brook- be used. In 1786 Brooklyn was Ocquiunk. An Indian fort was line) from its east boundary on incorporated as a town from here. It was also “a point at the the Quinebaug River. “The his- Pomfret and Canterbury, junction of the Quinebaug and tory of this area is complicated including Mortlake and other Assowoga (Five Mile) Rivers” by the overlapping of manors, tracts; but when in the same in present-day Danielson. As Societies (church), and towns. year Hampton was incorporat- for the Native American fort, It was part of the extensive ed as a town, it took 2400 acres it was referred to as “Hyems tracts Fort. Site in Danielson, between Dyer St. and the river. A palisaded fort built by the Quinebaugs circa the middle VILLAGER ALMANAC of the 17th century, under their sachem Hyems, alias Allumps or James. It was a boundary of T UDUBON a 1653 Winthrop deed.” A CT A Keep in mind that junctions Bird sightings at the Connecticut Audubon Society of rivers and falls were signifi- Center at Pomfret and Wyndham Land Trust properties cant places in Native American for the week of May 3: Virginia Rail, Orchard Oriole, culture. It was not uncommon Baltimore Oriole, Nashville Warbler, Blackburnian for several groups to gather Warbler, Bobolink, Kestrel, Barn Swallow, Veery, Wood together when the fish migrat- Thrush, Yellow-throated Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Parula ed since that was an important Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Black and White Warbler, part of their diet. Remnants of Indigo Bunting, Scarlet Tanager, White-crowned Sparrow, an ancient fishing weir, which Savannah Sparrow, Ovenbird, Pine Warbler. Visit ctaudu- would have been used to help bon.org/pomfret-home. capture the fish, exist south of the falls on the Quinebaug River and can be seen in low water on that section of the River Trail below the baseball fields. According to Hughes and Allen whether Attawaugan is a Native American name is debatable. Some references say is not. However, a Nipmuc vil- lage was apparently located in

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BY JASON BLEAU figures and live music, the first Pop-Up CONTRIBUTING WRITER Putnam event of 2021 proved to be a big PUTNAM – The town of Putnam wel- hit. The event will be held three more comed back the Pop-Up Putnam open air times in 2021, next on Jun. 26 then on artisan and merchant fair on Saturday, July 24 and finally on Aug. 21 to close May 8, the first edition of the month- out the season. Details on the upcoming ly event that brought together numer- events can be found at www.discover- ous local vendors and offered activities putnam.com. for all ages throughout the day. From homemade treats to one-of-a-kind art Photos Jason Bleau, except where oth- erwise noted

Sterling author Réal Carpentier was on hand Melissa Chaput of Chappy’s Crafting in to sign copies of his two novels, “Sarah Danielson shows off one of the pieces of Goldman” and “Barry’s Brain.” hand-made wood burned artwork for sale at her tent.

Sisters Donna Worker and Debbie Brooks of Two Sisters in Wilmington show off their hand-crafted goods.

Members of the local Young Marines and Boy Scout Troop 21 helped spread the word for the The Crafts-R-Us Dinger booth showed off this collection of colorful homemade wreaths. Pluck-A-Duck Raffle.

The Keith’s Kreations booth was a popular one with sweet and sugary treats for all to enjoy. 5. Members of the Northeast District Department of Health were on hand to help locals get access to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

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THOMPSON — Creation Church will Coordinator for TeachBeyond. He West Thompson Rd. in Thompson, across ing safe environments where people can be hosting Russ and Diane Kraines of seeks to develop and serve as a consul- from the Thompson Dam. Their Sunday be encouraged and equipped to develop a TeachBeyond Ministries this com- tant for Informal Education programs Worship Service times are 9 and 10:30 loving relationship with God, experience ing Wednesday evening at their new- for TeachBeyond/Gateway in assigned a.m., which includes a children’s pro- transformational fellowship within, and ly-formed Acts 1:8 Night at 6:30 p.m. Asia. He, also, serves a Regional gram called Creation Kids. “A Place of have life-giving opportunities without. Acts 1:8 is an evening of praise and School Services and Teacher Education New Beginnings,” the church’s mission For more information, please contact worship music combined with corporate Coordinator for TeachBeyond Global. statement is to lead people into a growing Pastor Bernie Norman at (860) 923-9979 prayer for our community, state, nation In this role he assists TeachBeyond relationship with Jesus Christ by provid- or go online at www.creationchurch.org. and world with an encouraging missions with the efficient and effective delivery report from a ministry or missionary of services to TeachBeyond owned and which the church supports. Recently operated schools by coordinating School the church has hosted Julia Budd of Services and Education programs and Josiah Venture, Sarah Brady of Hope people for the assigned region. Eastern CT Lions For Tomorrow Guatemala, and Marissa Diane is serving as the Global Director Fagerquiest of Your Options Medical. of Informal Education for TeachBeyond. The evening is open to all. In her position she seeks to develop to host live auction Russ and Diane have served faith- and oversee TeachBeyond’s Informal fully with Teach Beyond for nearly 20 Education programs including English LEBANON — Lions of Eastern CT, their Low Vision program. A variety years. TeachBeyond believes that edu- camps, Language/Learning Centers, District 23C, invite you to our Kentucky of approximately 20 gift baskets will be cation is an effective catalyst bringing Leadership Training programs, Music Derby-style Live and Silent Auctions included in the Silent Auction, all start- hope to individuals and positive trans- ministry/education initiatives and on Sunday, May 23 at the Lebanon ing at a minimum bid. formation to communities throughout any other non-traditional classroom Fairgrounds, 122 Mack Rd., Lebanon, All proceeds will benefit our Eastern the world. TeachBeyond recruits and endeavors. She has been in variations from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is at 3 p.m. Connecticut Lions Low Vision Center. sends Christian educators, administra- of this role for over 10 years and has in the Cattle Barn. The cost of a paddle This Low Vision program serves the tors, and workers to serve in many dif- seen the exponential growth of minis- is $10 per person and each person must counties of Middlesex, New London, ferent schools and organizations across tries, while recruiting and guiding many have a paddle to bid. Tolland, and Windham. Low Vision is the globe. They, also, equip educators, TeachBeyond members to invest in Attendees are encouraged to dress best described as insufficient usable schools, and organizations to serve Jesus broadening, developing, and multiplying the part and wear your favorite derby vision to accomplish the task of daily Christ in pursuit of a common vision for Informal Education Initiatives in Asia, hat, fancy hat, or fascinator to the fes- living, even after conventional treat- transformational education. Africa, Europe and Latin America. tivities. 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These are often topics on Institutional Advancement at 860-932- the national board exams student take 4174 or [email protected]. upon completion from the allied health Drive – Thru AWARDS Kiera O’Brien continued from page A1 Emma Parmentier Kaylee Tackson JOB FAIR EVENT! 2020: Gracen vanderSwaagh Jonathan Bickelhaupt Madison Yost 709 Main St., Fiskdale, MA 01566 Channing Boss Brayden Cutler (pictured) Joslin Durand Biannual cemetery Ashley Morin Prince Patel meeting set for June 7 John Steglitz (pictured) Gianna Stoico WOODSTOCK — The Biannual Makayla Tackson (pictured) meeting of the South Cemetery Jesse Trottier Association (Barlow Cemetery) Wednesday, May 19 Thursday, June 3 Branson Waldrop (pictured) will be held Monday, June 7 at 7 10am – 1pm 10pm – 6pm p.m. at the Church of the Good 2021: Shepherd, Bradford Corner Road, Cole Coderre West Woodstock. All who own plots Alivia Dalpe or have interest are encouraged to At the event will be: Chase Fontaine attend. 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I always try to make sure home. I remember early in while a few may have some of the same I guess if tuna can be labeled “Chicken my column has a point to it. my life, eating lots of squir- early memories. When you were born of the Sea,” squirrel can be labeled POSITIVELY I want to share a life lesson rel, rabbit, and catfish. I into the Great Depression as both of my “Chicken of the Tree’s.” And I’d choose and encourage readers to SPEAKING remember a neighbor ask- parents were, I think you ate what was fried squirrel over tuna anytime. live an optimistic and posi- ing my dad in disbelief available and were grateful. My mom and dad are both gone but tive life. As for this column, GARY W. about eating squirrel, to Today, I look at my kids, nieces and their lives and culture still course I really don’t know what MOORE which he answered, “When nephews and realize they’ll be shocked through our veins. I was born in the point is, other than I’m you catch a squirrel, it’s to believe their dad and uncle ate squir- Kankakee County, but I still feel as missing my mom and dad like being given a free rel ... and I did. Mom breaded the squir- though the little coal mining town now … and decided to write about them. chicken.” rel and fried it like chicken in an old of Sesser, Illinois is home. There I hope you’ll allow me just this once. I look back and realize two things. 1. cast iron skillet. After removing the is a world of difference between May I? It was part of my parents’ culture, and squirrel, she’d make a milk gravy that where I live now in a growing sub- My dad grew up in the coal min- 2. It was an economic issue. My mom we’d pour over the squirrel and fried Turn To MOORE page A12 ing area of deep southern Illinois. If would fry squirrel just like chicken potatoes. It was delicious. you asked my dad what nationality we and it was delicious. were, he’d usually laugh, then respond, I loved it. The rab- “Hillbilly.” My mom was from Sands bit was usually made Springs, Oklahoma. When asked the into a soup or stew Day Kimball Healthcare names same question, Mom would say, “Okie.” and the catfish fried As such, they lived their newly mar- in cornmeal. ried years bringing their culture with I realize many of them to their new northern Illinois you are grossed out Gloria Singleton Employee of Killingly to launch the Month for April which later became Day Kimball “Administrative Team Hero” Homemakers. In her current award in 2018. emergency vehicle role, she oversees the schedul- Day Kimball Healthcare’s ing operations for Day Kimball employee of the month pro- Homemakers. gram is sponsored by Foxwoods awareness campaign According to Singleton’s Resort Casino in Mashantucket. supervisor, Renee Smith, RN, “The Mashantucket (Western) BY JASON BLEAU media platform you really MSN, vice president of post Pequot Tribal Nation and CONTRIBUTING WRITER have to chunk it down into acute services, Day Kimball Foxwoods Resort Casino has small bits of information.” Healthcare, “For more than been focused on taking care of KILLINGLY – The town The purpose of the cam- 23 years, Gloria has dedicated the people that serve within of Killingly is working to paign is to inspired people to her time to serving our clients our community, and we appre- increase awareness of emer- be more aware and practice and supporting our employees, ciate everything Day Kimball gency vehicles on the road- safe habits including pulling always putting the needs of Day Healthcare does,” said Foxwood’s ways through a new cam- over when an emergency Kimball Homemakers ahead of Director of Sponsorships and paign set to launch on social vehicle is approaching. The her own. Even during the most Partnerships Roy Colebut- media later this year. Public Safety Committee difficult of times, Gloria has Ingram. “Supporting meaning- Town Manager Mary had previously discussed never wavered in her commit- ful employee recognition pro- Calorio has been tasked by launching the campaign in ment to our agency, and through grams like that at DKH is just the Public Safety Committee February when the board her courage, hard work, and one way that we feel we can to spearhead an initiative to considered two different compassion she has often been express our appreciation.” help raise awareness of prop- approaches to the initiative, the glue holding us all together. About Day Kimball Healthcare er etiquette and procedures a “Move Over” campaign I am truly grateful for the privi- Day Kimball Healthcare for commuters when dealing which would focus on how lege of working with Gloria, and is a nonprofit community with emergency vehicles. to react when encountering I couldn’t be more thrilled to see healthcare system composed During a meeting on April emergency vehicles on the Photo Courtesy her recognized with this award.” of Day Kimball Hospital, Day 28, Calorio provided a brief side of the road, such as a Day Kimball Healthcare’s Employee In response to being named Kimball Medical Group, Day look into how the campaign police vehicle conducting a of the Month for April 2021, Gloria employee of the month, Singleton Kimball Healthcare at Home, is coming along. traffic stop, and a “SIREN” Singleton, scheduling supervisor, said, “I am so humbled.” and healthcare centers in “I have one of my staff campaign which is geared Day Kimball Homemakers. When asked what she likes Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield, members working on cre- toward properly reacting to most about her job, she shared, and Putnam. Its service area ating (posts) into more of a an approaching emergency “I love being part of such an includes Northeast Connecticut digital content type of thing,” vehicle while on the road- PUTNAM — Gloria Singleton, amazing team.” as well as nearby Massachusetts Calorio said providing some way. The committee decid- scheduling supervisor for Day A Northeast Connecticut and Rhode Island communities. small examples for the com- ed unanimously to move Kimball Homemakers, a division native, Singleton was born Day Kimball Healthcare’s com- mittee to examine during forward with a “SIREN” of Day Kimball Healthcare At and raised in Thompson prehensive network employs the virtual meeting. “We’re campaign. During the April Home, has been named employ- where she still resides. She more than 1,000 staff including still working on it. It hasn’t meeting Calorio said she is ee of the month for April by Day was recognized with the Day nearly 300 associated, highly been rolled out yet. I want hopeful the campaign could Kimball Healthcare (DKH). Kimball Homemakers “Above skilled physicians, surgeons and to do some more tweaks to launch as early as mid-May. Singleton began working for and Beyond Employee of the specialists. Its Web site is www. it because I think for social North East Homemakers in 1998 Year” award in 1998, and the daykimball.org.

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“In the Studio” is a newer feature for the Villager Newspapers. The Quiet Corner is home to many artists and makers, some of whom have national or international recognition for their work in fine art, handcraft, performing art, art education, and graphic art. In this semi-weekly series, we’ll talk with our artist neighbors and learn about their careers, current projects, and con- nections to our towns. We’ll also learn some “artspeak” terms in our conversa- tions, demystifying some of those “artist words.” Today, we’re speaking with Tom Bowen, naturalist and maker.

Hi, Tom. Thanks for taking the time to talk with me. Your handcrafted piec- Deer Medicine Ceremonial Dance Stick es incorporate components much like Abalone & Antler Cleansing Bowl Thank you, Tom. I’ve really enjoyed traditional work by Native American learning more about your work and its and Mountain peoples. and on my Facebook wall. I also hope to relationship to Native practices. What are some examples of things participate in more Makers Fairs, art Tom Bowen that you create? shows, and pow wows in the future. Word of the day: I make art and sacred tools from them. powwow respectfully sourced natural materi- I understand that much of your Here are two photos I’ve taken of a large gathering organized by North als like wood, bones, feathers, shells, work is commissioned. Do you get pieces you’ve made. Please describe American Indians for socializing, danc- stones, and the like. more requests for functional or dec- them for us. ing, singing, and celebrating their cul- How are your materials sourced? orative pieces? Photo #1 ture. Most materials are gathered on my Sacred tools, by far, account for the Abalone & Antler Cleansing Bowl a council or conference of or with regular daily walks in nature. I adhere majority of my commissions, and tools This is a smudge bowl. It uses aba- North American Indians. to all laws regarding protected species. I are meant to be used. Functionality, lone shell, dear antler, leather, feath- (historically, among North American do not hunt or trap, but do use wild ani- practicality, and durability are all par- ers, and turquoise. Herbs (or incense) Indians) a ceremony accompanied by mal remains, processing them respect- amount in my designs and creations. I are burned in a purification ceremony spiritual, religious, and ritual practices, fully without harsh chemicals. This don’t compromise on decorative aspects which is called “smudging”. along with dancing, performed for the takes more time and labor, but it pre- of a piece, even if they are minimally Photo #2 cure of disease, success in a hunt, etc. serves an animal’s energy or “story.” decorative; this is, after all, a piece of Deer Medicine Ceremonial Dance (among North American Indians) a You have a connection with art as well as a functional tool. All is Stick priest or shaman. (ref. dictionary.com) nature which guides your work. done in the spirit of honoring nature. This is a deer medicine stick, which Can you share a bit about your path What does life in the Quiet Corner would be used in a Native American About the writer: Cynthia Saari in exploring this? offer for your artistic pursuits? ceremonial offering to the spirit world. (Woodstock, CT) is a nationally recog- As a lifelong nature lover, I’m drawn I grew up in the Quiet Corner, and the It uses a deer hoof along with feathers, nized flamework glass artist. She has toward using natural elements for my nature here is truly home to my spirit. beads, and leather fringe. exhibited her work & taught for over 20 pieces. I tend to be minimalistic in my I’m deeply connected to this part of the Other traditions involve “talking years; her glass beads have been included approach, so the elements chosen for a earth, and the local species are family. sticks”. During a council meeting, only in numerous publications & invitation- piece are highlighted or embellished in Where can people see your work? the person holding the talking stick als. Cynthia offers talks & workshops ways which compliment components People can see my work and offerings when it is passed, is allowed to speak in the Quiet Corner; she is an adjunct rather than completely transforming at Masterpiece Minerals (in Woodstock), their point of view. professor of art at a local college. Poetry At Roseland Park Summer 2021 series dates set

WOODSTOCK — Four free poetry Some of the summer’s featured Sneeden; authors Robert Eugene Perry, readings will be held this summer at poets will include National Beat Poet Dina Stander, Gerald Yelle, David Roseland Park, 205 Roseland Park Road Laureate for 2020, Paul Richmond; Wyman, author and Professor Emerita, in Woodstock, in the beautiful outdoor Candace Curran, twice named as UMass, Amherst Janine Roberts, and amphitheater. Western Massachusetts Poets’ Seat Heidelberg University student Jayce This series will be held from 2-4 p.m. Laureate; finalist in the Montreal Porter. on the following Sundays: June 6, July International Poetry Contest and This event is being sponsored in part 25, Aug. 15 and Sept. 26. These read- Woodstock resident Karen Warinsky; by Sharpe Hill Winery, Linemaster ings are for people ages 14 and up. New Jersey author and founder of the Switch Corporation, Brunarhans, Inc., Wine will be served. Folding chairs non-profit collaborative, ARTS By The CR Premier Properties, St. Onge & or camp chairs are recommended for People, Paul Rabinowitz; T’Challa Brouillard law firm, Weiss, Hale and a more comfortable time. Besides fea- Williams, co-founder of Hartford’s Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisors, tured readers there will be an open mic L.I. T., which presents monthly liter- the Woodstock Airport, Ashford’s Xtra segment at each event as time allows. ary events for youth; Pomfret author Mart, Bank Hometown, Charter Oak This is the second year for these and organizer of the Quiet Corner’s Credit Union and The Rusty Relic. events and the series was expanded due branch of the Connecticut Poetry This series is being organized by Mrs. to its great popularity. Covid guide- Society, Christine Kalafus; UCONN Warinsky, and she can be reached at lines will be met. Assistant professor and author Brian [email protected].

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P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 to flourish TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 FAX: (860) 928-5946 again WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner I didn’t alphabetize my FRANK G. CHILINSKI spices nor learn how to play PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Mahjong, but I did clean my LETTERS TO THE EDITOR closets, bake a lot of bread, BRENDAN BERUBE and gained a renewed appre- EDITOR ciation for my husband and my cat. As an extrovert, I am as happy to be vaccinated Liz Cheney is a true hero and out in the world again. I still wear a mask sometimes, To the Editor: tinuing to raise alarm over those who persist both as a form of respect and Equalizing Thankfully, we still have prominent elect- in peddling the Big Lie. to follow the rules, but my ed officials who are compelled to speak power In a time when we have few in her party goal is to flourish at this time to truth. who will do so, she is a true hero. Let her of renewal. Here’s what I sug- access to In her May 11 House floor speech, Liz voice be a call to similar action for all. gest. Cheney epitomized conscience weighing out Visit a local nursery or over one’s political future. She is a true cham- PATRICIA SUSLA garden center as soon as education pion for preserving our democracy and con- WOODSTOCK possible. They are brim- ming with beautiful plants It’s that time of year when high school and helpful staff. Last year seniors are committing to colleges and Hit Congress where it hurts — the voting booth one of the excursions I making a plan for what will happen missed most was shopping after graduation day. College tuition has for plants. Alison at Garden become so incredibly unaffordable that To the Editor: and represent the American people, but they Gate in Pomfret supplied me many students are opting out or seeking Donald Trump and Joe Biden are doing seem outnumbered by the loud voices who with what I needed and I’ll a career in various trades, in which they what they do best. Donald Trump is busy just spew the same old partisan nonsense. go there again. I’ve been to stand to make more money than a class- playing golf, eating cheeseburgers, and being As American taxpayers (who fight all the Sprucedale, Mackey’s and mate with a four-year degree — depend- the loudmouthed buffoon he’s always been. wars and pay all the bills), we need to remem- Hart’s in Brooklyn. Soon ing, of course, on which route they take. Doesn’t matter; it’s just background noise ber a few basic facts: first, Congress works I’ll go to Sunset Nurseries. I Harvard University cost ten schillings now. for us; we don’t work for them. Second, we spend an inordinate amount per year in the early 1700’s, which was Successor Joe Biden is actually working at pay their salaries and generous benefits. Last, of time looking around and equal to about a pair of shoes and two the job of being President, instead of acting and most importantly, we hired them, and we talking. I buy too. I recom- pairs of stockings. Interesting to note is like a game show host or bad standup comic. can fire them. mend it. Money spent on that back then, most jobs did not require a He seems sincere in wanting to do what’s best The same people who keep telling us how plants, shrubs and trees is degree, license or certification and labor- for the country and the American people. divided we are seem to want to keep us that never wasted. ers learned via apprenticeship. If the Time will tell. way. Don’t hate your neighbor or family While we price of Harvard over time had risen at The real lawmakers are the members of member because of what they stand for — were locked the same rate as prices generally equaled the United States Congress — currently a that’s misdirected anger. We need to reclaim down, good to the rate of inflation, tuition today dysfunctional mess. On one side, you have the our government and demand that Congress things were would cost $1,703 per year. However, that Democrats in control (for now) by a very slim represent us, not themselves. happening. is not the case, and the current tuition at margin. The majority party always seems To be clear, I’m not suggesting actions like Connecticut Harvard is upwards of $67,580. a little arrogant and less willing to com- that of the lawless goons who stormed the Farmland As a society, we stress the need for promise. On the other side, you have the Capital. That kind of violent stupidity only Trust, an a solid, good education. Any job that Republicans, a party in real turmoil going reduces our great country to the level of a organization pays a livable wage requires you to have through an identity crisis. A large number banana republic. The American people need I’ve supported a degree, however many students are of party members still refuse to accept the to confront Congress in the place they fear NANCY WEISS for decades, not making much more than their coun- results of a proven legitimate election, and the most — the voting booth. helped pre- terparts who chose to enter the work instead cling to Trump’s lies and fantasies. serve a mar- force right out of high school. Really this The result is legislative gridlock. TODD PATRIE velous property, Prospect depends on where you live and what you To be fair. There are members of Congress POMFRET CENTER Farm, in Woodstock. The do. (from both parties) who want to do their jobs Wyndham Land Trust added The significant increase in college tui- two remarkable pieces to its tion has angered many parents and stu- roster of preserved places dents. One has to wonder how a financial NTE’s latest ad misrepresents the facts and I hope to hike on them aid office at any given school comes up soon. I got my first tick bite with the numbers for a student’s finan- To the Editor: gerous pollutants, including nitrous oxides, of the season at the fascinat- cial aid package. In one recent example, NTE is the Florida corporation seeking to sulphur dioxide, and particulate matter 2.5 ing Sprague Land Preserve. a college in Massachusetts, cost $73,000 build a 650 MGW fracked gas power plant, (soot), can be caught up at the top of the stack I’m being vigilant, but that per year. Yes, you read that right. A stu- the Killingly Energy Center, on Lake Road in in a vortex which pulls the stack’s plume won’t keep me from being dent with a single mother who makes in Killingly, a mile from another existing fracked down to ground level. The phenomenon is outdoors. the ballpark of $30,000 a year was offered gas power plant, Lake Road Generating. known as a “blowdown,” which occurs when Last year, I was unable to $13,000 in financial aid for the year. Does In its most recent monthly ad in the the stack is not sufficiently taller than the take a friend on an annu- this school discriminate based on socio- Turnpike Buyer and Shoppers’ Guide, NTE next tallest structure on the site. EPA calls for al excursion to the Wicked economics? One has to wonder. Are argues that “Once operation, KEC will pro- the stack to be two and a half times taller than Tulip Farm. We made up for wealthy students somehow more special vide an immediate improvement in local air the next tallest structure. The second tallest it. The tulips are planted in than their less fortunate counterparts? quality.” structure on the site is 110 feet, suggesting long rows saturated with so Students who do make it through the NTE has never before made such a claim, that the stack should be far taller than 150 feet much color and texture that four years will graduate with an exor- and for good reason. The statement is patent- to prevent these blowdowns. In addition, the even a gray morning didn’t bitant amount of debt, a bill they could ly false, and is at the heart of why hundreds stack is to be constructed in a depression 30 diminish their impact. The potentially be paying well into old age. of local residents living near the plant are so feet below grade. young couple behind the Way back when, state universities concerned. In its Technical Report of May 2016, NTE business faced real challeng- were free, however did include a small Very early on, we learned that the stack concedes (page 21) that “impacts will exceed es as they sell tickets for vis- fee. In the 1960’s, social and legislative that will emit 2 million tons of pollution Significant Impact Level standards for NO2 its as well as bulbs. This year changes turned higher education into annually was shorter than guidelines called and PM2.5 locally under some conditions.” they came back strong with a business, hence the student loan debt for by the Environmental Protection Agency. NTE’s published claim that local air quali- two farms- one in Exeter, RI, crisis we see today. Originally, the stack was to stand 170 feet, ty will immediately improve is a lie by their where we went, and one in Through some research, we discovered but NTE shortened it to 150 feet to comply own admission, and by the facts of the case. Preston. The Preston loca- an interesting time line that laid out the with Federal Aviation Administration height In addition, NTE has agreed to D.E.E.P.’s tion is still open. Get tickets path higher education has taken since requirements, as the stack would be within requirement that no construction activity on-line and tip-toe though a its inception during Medieval times in 10,00 feet of the Danielson Airport. take place on the site from May 1 until late fine experience. Europe. Back then, few of these schools Stack height is vitally important to ensur- August so that the nesting sites of five threat- Lessons in gratitude come charged tuition and were supported by ing that the heaviest pollutants are lifted high ened bat species will not be disturbed. We will thick and fast from people the government or a church, and areas of enough into the atmosphere to allow these be watching. who face health challeng- study were limited. most pollutants to be dispersed over a wide es. I’ve been stopped in my In 1796, Thomas Jefferson proposed region. In its guidance, the EPA makes the EARL MACWILLIAMS tracks by friends who count an education system that was supported danger of too short a stack clear. DAYVILLE what is good about their sit- through taxes. He did this because he On windy days, the heaviest, most dan- uations rather than what believed that for a government to truly is not. They keep gratitude work, that its people needed to be educat- journals and stay positive. ed. As a result, in 1818, the government Budget referendum in Thompson For them, gratitude is some- began subsidizing elementary schools thing they practice every day. I’m reciting a gratitude and Jefferson used a $15,000 grant to start To the Editor: The vehicle currently in service for this pur- the University of Virginia. mantra too. Thompson residents will have an opportuni- pose is an 18-year-old Mack Truck with 300,000 The mRNA technology that In the early 1800’s, many colleges did ty to vote on the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 miles on the odometer. It breaks down fre- not charge tuition; however, only the led to the vaccine many of budget this coming Monday, May 17. Here are quently these days. And every time it does, us were fortunate to receive wealthy could afford the living expenses some important things to consider when going we have to pay for repairs. The request for a incurred during study. In 1810, students may lead to new future vac- to the polls. new truck was denied last year because the cines and treatments for can- lived as simply as possible, keeping room This budget includes funding for: pandemic created a lot of uncertainty about the and board rates extremely low, compared cer and infectious diseases. - Roads and bridges. Every time we get into economy. Now that the grip of the pandemic is How good it is to think that to today’s living conditions. an automobile and pull out of our driveway, loosening and the economy is coming back, the In 1870, Harvard’s tuition was $150 per out of the darkness of the we are counting on the town to ensure safe Board of Finance included a new truck in this pandemic will come break- year, while Brown University was just roadways. This budget will provide three miles budget. $75. This equals to about $3,000 in today’s throughs in other areas. of new pavement in the coming year, helping - Town garage. When it snows in the winter, Recently, we’ve enter- terms. Again, only the wealthy could to keep our roads safe and sound. This budget plow trucks clear our roads while spreading afford to attend. tained in our home and also provides the resources needed to begin salt to melt the ice. All that salt comes from been guests at others’. At A spike hit in 1920 when admissions much-needed repairs on two of our bridges, as the town garage, where it is stored in a tired doubled between then and 1930. The cost first it was nerve-wracking. well as inspection of all bridges under 20 feet old shed. A recent town-funded study indi- It seemed like ages since I was about $250 per year, with 20 percent long. cates there is potential risk for contamination of college aged Americans attending uni- set out food and drinks for - Transfer Station. Last year, the Department of nearby property if the salt is not securely friends. I felt I’d forgotten versity. of Public Works in Thompson asked the Board contained and monitored, potentially resulting The G.I. Bill was passed in 1944, but has how to do it. We’d made of Finance for a new truck to haul trash and in liability for the Town of Thompson. This chocolate for people, but since been modified. recyclables away from our transfer station. In 1965, the Higher Education Act Turn To MCGARRY page A9 cooking an entire meal was passed. This act helped provide financial daunting until I plunged in. assistance for those who needed it. In Everything fell together. We 1973, in today’s dollars, an average year, talked and laughed and the at an average school cost just over $9,000 Rest in peace, GOP past slipped away. and just over $2,000 for an in state public I hope we all flourish. It’s time to talk to people again, school. To the Editor: was given a fortune by his daddy gave him whether we know each other In 1972, only 49 percent of high school We should take a moment and take our hats in his early 20s. Google all his failures in or not. We can applaud the graduates went on to college. Back then, off and bow our heads as we say our heavenly business, and it is stunning at his failure rate. health care workers and the grants covered 80 percent of the costs. peace for the passing of the Grand Old Party, Failure and ineptitude maybe should be his cashiers, but we can talk to Today more and more students are head- a.k.a. the Republican Party, as we also know middle names. He has cost the GOP, since them again, too. I am feeling ing off to school, leaving less grant money it as. 2015, a majority in the House, Senate and now grateful for Sweet Evelina’s to go around. In 1975, the rates started to Since 2015 and entertaining the idea of nom- the Presidency. What has happened to most asparagus pizza, and for increase faster than inflation. Prior to the inating the Cowardly Cult Leader, Donald J. Republicans is even worse than following his big things like advances in 1970s, tuition rates increased roughly two Trump, to the office of President of the United sorry [behind] down the rabbit hole of shame, medical science. I want to to three percent each year. In 2003, the States, the party has not only lost its soul, but stupidity and moral decay. buy plants, feed my neigh- cost went up 14 percent in just one year. also its mind, heart and purpose as a political Republicans not only follow him and his bor’s baby goats, and take the In 1987, the rate for a public school saw a entity. Like most of the businesses that the ‘Big Lie” that he was not defeated, but due to lessons from last year and 44 percent change. Cowardly Cult Leader has touched or stated, voting irregularities he had the Presidency incorporate them into some- In the late 1990’s, the debt was so bad he has now killed, bankrupted, failed and any taken from him, he tried to take over and thing good and new. other word that business, professional enti- Turn To CASSETTARI page A9 Turn To EDITORIAL page A9 ty that he has touched since the Cult leader V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, May 14, 2021 • A9 529 Plans and Financial Aid Eligibility If you’re thinking child’s college equals to Minors Act — both are accounts that may lose any state tax benefits. 529 plans about opening a 529 FINANCIAL your child’s financial are held in the name of a minor but con- are subject to enrollment, maintenance, account, or if you’ve need. The COA gen- trolled by a parent or relative until the and administration/management fees already opened one, FOCUS erally includes billed minor becomes an adult). A 529 account and expenses. you might be won- costs for tuition, fees, is considered an UTMA/UGMA-owned Planning well and investing well, in a dering how 529 funds LAURENCE room and board and a account when UTMA/UGMA assets are way that best suits your own financial will affect your child’s HALE designated sum for non- transferred to a 529 account on behalf of situation, is critical to ensuring your financial aid eligibility. INVESTMENT billed costs for books, the same beneficiary. child’s access to a college education. Here’s what you should ADVISER transportation, and If your adjusted gross income is less With the high cost of college, saving know in order to max- personal expenses. It’s than $50,000 and you meet a few other for your child’s education is a critical imize the funds avail- important to remember requirements, the federal government step to ensuring their access to higher able for your child’s education when the that your child’s financial need will vary doesn’t count any of your assets in deter- education and the opportunities it pro- time comes. depending on the cost of a particular mining your EFC. So your 529 account vides. Although financial aid may be First, understand the basics of finan- school. wouldn’t affect your child’s financial aid available, a lot can change with regard cial aid. The results of your FAFSA are sent eligibility at all. to what is available in general and what The financial aid process is all about to every college that your child applies Withdrawals from a parent-owned 529 your family will be eligible for specifical- assessing what a family can afford to to. Every college that accepts your child account that are used to pay the bene- ly by the time your child reaches college pay for college and trying to fill the will then attempt to craft a financial aid ficiary’s qualified education expenses age, so planning well ahead of time and gap. To do this, the federal government package to meet your child’s financial aren’t classified as either parent or stu- understanding how to make the right and colleges examine a family’s income need. Some of the aid will be from feder- dent income on the FAFSA the following investment choices for your particular and assets to determine how much a al programs and the rest will be from the year. situation is crucial. Guidance from a family should be expected to contribute college’s own funds — but note that col- Grandparent-owned accounts are financial planner can ensure you make before receiving financial aid. Financial leges aren’t obligated to meet all of your not listed as an asset on the FAFSA. the best choices possible. aid formulas weigh assets differently, child’s financial need, in which case you However, withdrawals from a grand- At Weiss, Hale and Zahansky Strategic depending on whether they are owned will be responsible for the shortfall. parent-owned 529 account are count- Wealth Advisors we help our clients to by the parent or the child. So, it’s import- Now let’s see how a 529 account affects ed as student income on the FAFSA navigate the college planning process ant to know how your 529 account will federal financial aid. the following year. 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tubes with this immoral, selfish, faced with a primary and lose help the individual Americans upheaval in America? Russia CASSETTARI power hungry cult leader. When your sense of power. It is the get through the times that we and China. They love this. We continued from page A8 Liz Cheney presents them with only thing he can do. live in? No. If anything, they need to right our ship and get the truth within the party, they A democracy needs two or are making things worse. His back to being the United States overthrow our government and do what? Get rid of her is their more flourishing political par- goal is to enrich himself at oth- of America, not the clown show democracy; they still coddle choice. ties to provide and ensure a ers’ expense to help pay off his that the Cowardly Cult Leader and bow to him in hope of… She blames — most sane thriving democracy. It does not, upcoming IRS debt payments is trying to do. Remember, you what? He took the GOP from people do as well — the cult and will not, survive without and lawyers to keep him out of cannot be president if you are a party of conservative views, leader for fanning and attempt- it. With all his failures in busi- the Pokey. in jail! law and order — sorry, I laugh ing to destroy our democracy. ness, etc., now you can add that This country deserves and at that one — defense against They want her to shut up and anyone who gets close to him needs a thriving GOP, not what DAVID CASSETTARI Communism and spreading go away. Do it quickly because and needs help, you’re going is going on now. KILLINGLY democratic ideals to the world, reminding them of the insur- down and he will bury you, Who also benefits from this national defense, fiscal responsi- rection attempt to overthrow so he can continue. The ques- bility, and ran it into the ground our democracy is something tion is, continue what? What all six members voted ‘yes.’ and backed up and ran over it that they wish goes away. Buy do the Republicans stand for? MCGARRY There have been plenty of again. The major downfall of more cult merchandise, bend They are against everything continued from page A8 years when some members the present Republicans is that the knee at his home and pledge and anything. Are they work- voted ‘yes’ on a budget while they are willing to go down the total allegiances or risk being ing with Democrats to find and budget provides the resourc- es needed to begin addressing others voted ‘no.’ But this year, every member agreed Expenses for books and supplies tion. Even trade schools are ris- the issue. EDITORIAL this budget is needed for the would be funded by the student. ing in cost. - School building. In a few continued from page A8 good of our town and its res- In our small rural communities, A two-year tuition free com- years, Thompson Public Schools will need to renew idents. that people put off weddings, hav- we see high school seniors who munity college (not universities its accreditation with the It should be noted that ing children and making other really want to go to college, but — there’s a difference) would New England Association Thompson currently has big lifetime decisions. just can’t afford it. Often times be a great opportunity for any of Schools and Colleges. In one of the lowest mill rates The year 2008 saw an increase they are working part time jobs American wanting to get a jump order to receive a passing in the State of Connecticut. of 439 percent since 1982, while to help support their own fami- start on their education, especial- grade, some deferred main- There are 169 municipalities income has only increased 147 lies which is commendable. It is ly for those students who come tenance items will need to be in the State and 143 of them percent. If things continue as extremely difficult, especially in from lower income households. addressed in the school com- have a higher mill rate than they are in 2028, the cost will be rural areas for high school stu- Seniors who would never other- plex. This includes repairs Thompson. That means 84 $340,800 for a private school edu- dents to save up enough money to wise have had a chance at an to flooring and lockers. The percent of all cities and towns cation per year and $95,000 for a afford even a community college. education would now be offered Board of Education asked for in Connecticut tax their prop- public school. Often times those students who one. Any opportunity for us to funding to complete both proj- erty owners at a higher rate Americans over the age of 60 do attempt to save thousands of help educate our youth, especial- ects in this budget. In order to than Thompson does. Our lit- currently owe more than $86 bil- dollars, have to do so by giving up ly those with the most need, is a make taxpayer dollars stretch tle town knows how to get the lion in unpaid loans, and many of after school activities such as soc- good one. further, the Board of Finance most out of every dollar. And them are concerned that the gov- cer, band etc. If the cost of colleges Oftentimes, it’s hard to empa- decided to include one project the proposed fiscal year 2021- ernment will garnish their Social hadn’t increased so drastically, thize with people, until you put for now, with plans to address 2022 budget does just that. Security, leaving them with noth- we wouldn’t need to think twice a face to it. If you think hard the other project next time. ing. about this. enough, you can easily think of The Board of Finance voted AARON MCGARRY The proposed American Many parents who make just an individual in your life who unanimously to approve the CHAIRMAN Families Plan is slated to include, over minimum wage are drown- could have really benefited from proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 THOMPSON BOARD for those who wish, two years of ing in debt after taking out Parent an opportunity such as the one budget, including the proj- OF INANCE free community college tuition. Plus loans, just to see to it that mentioned above. F their children can get an educa- ects listed above. That means A10 • Friday, May 14, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS OBITUARIES Ernest J. O’Leary 92 Carolyn Ann Werge,75 Ernest J. O’Leary 92, of Thompson, will continue to touch the hearts of THOMPSON – Carolyn A. (Gazzola) others, hikes in the woods, kayaking CT passed away Sunday, April 25, many. Ernest is survived by his loving Werge, 75, of Lowell Davis Rd., passed and writing. She was an amazing cook, 2021 at his home. Ernie was born in wife Norma O’Leary, his three daugh- away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at her true to her Italian heritage. Sunday din- Burrillville, RI on ters Kathleen O’Leary, Kristin Orr home surrounded by her loving family. ners, celebrations and holiday feasts at August 9, 1928 son of and Kimberly Thomas (Steve), his dog She was the beloved wife of Robert W. her table were everything to those she Truman and Madeline Spicer, his four grandchildren Karlin Werge, Sr. for 57 beautiful years. Born loved. She prepared every dish with the (Wile) O’Leary. This Thomas, Jarrett Thomas, Kies Orr and in the Bronx, NY, she was the daugh- secret ingredient; love. She made each proud Nova Scotian Lily Orr. Burial will be private in East ter of the late William and Margaret of us feel abundantly loved and cared descendant was a Thompson Cemetery. A Celebration of (Scarpati) Gazzola. for always. lifelong dairy farmer Life Service will be held for Ernie at 1:00 Carolyn gradu- In addition to her husband, Carolyn is who believed there PM May 15, 2021 at Fort Hill Farms, 260 ated from Dodge survived by her son, Robert W. Werge, was nothing more Quaddick Road, Thompson, CT. Please Vocational High Jr. and his wife Dolores of Thompson; satisfying than a bring a lawn chair and a treat to share. School at the top of her daughters, Regina Mannix and her hard day’s work. Some of his favor- Covid-19 restrictions apply please wear her class winning husband Thomas of Southborough, ite things in life were working the a mask and social distance. In lieu numerous academic MA, and Michele Allen and her hus- land, going on rides in his 1950 Willys of flowers donations may be made to awards. Carolyn had band Christopher of Cohasset, MA; her Jeep and riding his motorcycle. He Thompson Hill Fire Department, 70 a brilliant mind, an nine adored and adoring grandchil- prided himself on his work ethic and Chase Road, Thompson, CT 06277 or unparalleled work dren, Ryan, Anna and Joseph Werge, being a member and past master of Thompson Historical Society, P. O. Box ethic and a magnan- Grace, Jackson and Tessa Mannix and the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. 47, Thompson, CT 06277. Share a memo- imous heart. After raising her three Jake, Robert and Ainsley Allen, and He was the family historian and all his ry at www.smithandwalkerfh.com children, Carolyn earned a Bachelor of her precious great-granddaughter, stories, which will be heavily missed, Arts from Clark University, graduating Lillian Barney. She is also survived summa cum laude in 1998 at the age of by her dearest friend and sister-in- 52. She then continued her long and law Diana Gazzola, her loving sister impactful career in environmental pro- Margaret Eltablawi and brothers David tection, preservation and conservation. Gazzola and Paul Gazzola. Carolyn was Carolyn worked in various roles for the predeceased by her mother Margaret Town of Thompson including as a mem- Gazzola, her father William Gazzola ber and then Enforcement Officer of and her two brothers Bill Gazzola and the Inland and Wetlands Commission James Gazzola. for 21 years. She also served as the A Mass of Christian burial was held Conservation Commission’s Advisory for Carolyn on Saturday, May 8, 2021 Patrick James Carrigan, 78 Officer for 16 years where she most in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. notably led the integration of the Grosvenordale, CT. Burial followed Patrick James Carrigan, 78 of Vero War. town’s mapping system and supported in St. Joseph Cemetery. The Valade Beach, passed away Wednesday, April Survivors include his wife of 50 surrounding towns with her mapping Funeral Home & Crematory has been 28, 2021 at VNA Hospice House, Vero years, Barbara Carrigan; daughter, expertise, as well as serving as a poll entrusted with the arrangements. Beach. Susan Elizabeth Carrigan; son, Jeffrey worker, mentor and Head Moderator Carolyn’s family wishes to thank you Mr. Carrigan was Carrigan; siblings, for town elections. Through her work all for the love and support generously born in Bangor, Michael, Bill, Jerry, for the town and her volunteer efforts, given and gratefully received. Maine and has been Jean and Mary; grand- Carolyn’s legacy can be seen in the nat- Memorial donations may be made a resident of Vero son, Ethan Carrigan ural beauty of Thompson, its preserved to Thompson Together, a nonprofit Beach for 5 years com- and granddaughter, lands, protected wetlands and especial- organization committed to addressing ing from Manchester, Skylah Carrigan. ly in the stunning collection of native needs within Thompson for the bene- Connecticut. Mr. Carrigan was cairns that Carolyn and her husband fit of the community. Donations can He retired from preceded in death Bob preserved on their property for be mailed to Thompson Together 988 Nabisco Products by brothers, Bobby future generations to visit and enjoy. Quaddick Town Farm Rd., Thompson, after 20 plus years. Carrigan and Chuck Carolyn most enjoyed time with fam- CT 06277. For memorial guestbook After his retirement he owned and Carrigan. ily, volunteering her time in service to visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. operated B&J Vending from 1993-2015. Arrangements are under the direc- Mr. Carrigan was a member of St. tion of Millennium Cremation Service, James Catholic Church, Danielson, Sebastian. Connecticut. Condolences may be shared online Edward (Ted) C. Bigelow He was a United States Navy veter- at www.millenniumcremationservice. Edward C. Bigelow (Ted) of Danielson Darrell E. St. Jean and partner Lori an having served during the Vietnam com. died May 1, 2021 at his residence. He of Danielson, Darcy L. Green and hus- was the son of the late Harold H. and band Cliff and a great granddaughter Ruth F. Bigelow. Ted Kendall M. Green all of Brooklyn. He was the husband is also survived by his Siamese cat of the late Beverly Coco. Also, his special friends Ronnie Robertson Bigelow. and Fay Beriau. Ted was a member Eastern student Alex Rooney Ted was the father of of the “greatest generation”. He was Beverly A. Privee and a WII Navy veteran, service aboard husband Bill of Port PC491 in the south Pacific. He was an inducted into DMD business Charlotte, FL, Gail R. avid woodworker and enjoyed taking Bigelow of Danielson, care of his home and yard. Memorial Janet F. St. Jean and donations may be made to PAWS Cat honor society husband Larry of Brooklyn and a broth- Shelter in Woodstock or VFW Post 5446 er William D. Whipple of Decautar, in Plainfield. Please kindly omit flow- WILLIMANTIC information systems and members. Its purpose is GA. Ted leaves his two grandchildren ers. tillinghastfh.com — Eastern Connecticut finance majors. to foster the well-being of State University induct- Among the students members and the busi- ed 25 students into the inducted was junior ness community through Delta Mu Delta Honor Alex Rooney of North lifetime memberships. To Society (DMD) on May Grosvenordale, who be eligible, students must NEWSPAPERS 6. This international majors in Accounting. have a 3.25 major GPA READING honor society recogniz- Established in 1913, and be in the top 20 per- es accounting, business DMD has 199 chapters cent of their graduating IS A QUEST LIKE NO OTHER administration, business and more than 150,000 class. God hates it

first sin. It was a motivator in the first explained how division is used polit- laws, through legal action or through recorded murder. It has been the rea- ically: “If you make people uniform, protests. He just loved people. He min- BEYOND son for, and the theme in, most wars you can control them. If you teach peo- istered to everyone: Jew, Gentile, male, since the beginning of mankind. It has ple to read, and think, and question female, young, old, physically impaired, THE PEWS been used by tyrants to justify the mur- things, you lose control. So, the best immoral, sinful, elite, outcasts, demon der of millions, by educators to impose idea is to separate people if you wish to possessed, lepers, and the poor. “God so godless values on malleable minds, by maintain a monetary system. It’s called loved the world that He gave…” (John BISHOP JOHN crooked politicians to win power and by divide and conquer. By dividing peo- 3:16). Everyone benefited. devious lawyers to get unjust verdicts. ple, they’re not a threat, you can con- It worked. The love of God has W. HANSON It has taken the form of sexism, racism, trol them.” He just described a favor- changed the world wherever it has been tribalism, and classism. It can be sum- ite tactic of Satan, who routinely uses spread. With God’s help, people have marized in one phrase: “divide and con- division to control mankind. According come together to create loving families, It is an abomination to God; wicked, quer.” It can be expressed in one word: to Scripture, God created mankind to wonderful churches and decent societ- vile, exceptionally loathsome, hateful, “division.” God hates it! be free, but Satan set out to control ies. Love has built hospitals, homeless and sinful. Satan used it to inspire the Social engineer, Jacque Fresco, mankind. Whenever people have fallen shelters, schools and missions. Love for this tactic of the Enemy, everyone has elevated the lives of millions of peo- has always lost in some way. Division ple. Of course, just as Jesus was polit- between God and man (sin) and divi- ically railroaded and executed, good sion between people have mangled the people have often been opposed. But if human race and inflicted incredible enough of us will keep hating what God pain and suffering on our world. hates and loving what God loves, divi- But God had a solution. He stepped sion and war will lose their power, and into time and into human culture to mankind will be a just little more free. show us a better way. As He walked the earth, in the form of Jesus Christ, Bishop John W Hanson oversees Acts He modeled the solution to sin and II Ministries in Thompson. For more division. Note that He did not try to information or to watch the latest ser- solve the race problem, the class prob- mons, please visit www.ctdistrict.org. lem or the gender problem through V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, May 14, 2021 • A11 Thompson denies request for QVCC and FCC new can, bottle drop point helping house- BY JASON BLEAU donations. could cause confusion about CONTRIBUTING WRITER “I told them from the get-go that which cause the cans and bot- THOMPSON – The Thompson I didn’t think this was going to tles would be supporting and Board of Selectmen turned down fly. It’s a donation bin like what would stretch local donations holds connect a request with regret to add a you see where people donate their thin between three benefactors. bottle drop point in the town that cloths, but this is for recyclables Selectwoman Suzanne Witkowski would have benefitted the Arc of like cans and bottles. I didn’t feel it also agreed saying the “fully sup- Quinebaug valley. was going to fly only because our ports the Arc,” but felt the new during pandemic First Selectwoman Amy St. project graduation, I didn’t want drop point isn’t in the town’s best Onge brought forward a request to take away from them,” said St. interest. from the Arc during a meeting Onge. “Project Graduation really The selectmen all acknowl- DANIELSON — Quinebaug Approved to receive ben- in early May to add the drop relies on the can and bottle drive edged that if the box was a differ- Valley Community College efits under the free and point; however, after discuss- and I know the Boy Scouts do as ent kinds of drop point, like one announced it is working to reduced-price school lunch ing the matter with her fellow well. I just didn’t think we needed for cloths or books, they might help build consumer aware- program or the school selectmen, it was decided that a one more thing that might take reconsider but that a can and bot- ness about the Emergency breakfast program, includ- new bottle drop off bin would cre- away from what their fundrais- tle drop would sadly draw too Broadband Benefit, a new ing through the USDA ate too much competition in the ing does.” much away from local causes that Federal Communications Community Eligibility town where other local groups Selectman Ken Beausoleil have depended on such donations Commission (FCC) pro- Provision, in the 2019-2020 or and causes depend on recyclable agreed saying that the new bin for years. gram. The temporary bene- 2020-2021 school year; fit will help to lower the cost Received a Federal Pell of broadband service for eli- Grant during the current gible households during the award year; Day Kimball Healthcare to host free ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Experienced a substantial The $3.2 billion Emergency loss of income through job Broadband Benefit program loss or furlough since Feb. 29, provides a discount of up 2020 and the household had Women’s Health and Wellness Day to a $50 per month toward a total income in 2020 at or PUTNAM — Day Kimball sults; smoking cessation; consul- org/women. broadband service for eli- below $99,000 for single filers Healthcare’s (DKH) Women’s tations and follow-up office visits. *The Connecticut Early gible households and up to and $198,000 for joint filers; or Health Program invites eligi- Enrollment appointments for Detection and Prevention $75 per month for qualifying Meets the eligibility crite- ble women to a free Women’s the Women’s Health and Wellness Program funded by the households on qualifying ria for a participating provid- Health and Wellness Day event Day are first come first served, Connecticut Department of Tribal lands. The benefit er’s existing low-income or on Monday, May 17, from 8 a.m. and eligibility requirements Public Health and the Centers for also provides up to a $100 per COVID-19 program. to 2 p.m. at the Day Kimball apply. Disease Control for the period of household discount toward a Emergency Broadband Healthcare Center in Plainfield. Eligible women enrolled in January 1, 2019 through June 30, one-time purchase of a com- Benefit enrollment will begin This free women’s health and the event with receive a wom- 2023. puter, laptop, or tablet if the on May 12. Eligible house- wellness screening and educa- en’s health office visit, including About Day Kimball Healthcare household contributes more holds can enroll through tion event is supported by the a clinical breast exam and pap Day Kimball Healthcare is a than $10 and less than $50 a participating broad- Connecticut Early Detection smear if needed; a mammogram nonprofit community healthcare toward the purchase through band provider or directly and Prevention Program screening; a WISEWOMAN eval- system composed of Day Kimball a participating broadband with the Universal Service (CEDPP)*, and the Connecticut uation, including cardiovascular Hospital, Day Kimball Medical provider. Administrative Company Well Integrated Screening and screening, blood pressure, blood Group, Day Kimball Healthcare A household is eligible if (USAC) using an online or Evaluation for Women Across the glucose, and a cholesterol check; at Home, and healthcare centers one member of the household mail-in application. Nation Program (WISEWOMAN). and lifestyle coaching. in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield, meets at least one of the crite- Additional informa- WISEWOMAN focuses on For more information and to and Putnam. Its service area ria below: tion about the Emergency screening lower-income, unin- determine eligibility for the free includes Northeast Connecticut Has an income that Broadband Benefit is avail- sured, or under-insured women Women’s Health and Wellness as well as nearby Massachusetts is at or below 135 percent able at www.fcc.gov/broad- ages 30-64 for heart disease and Day, please contact Morgan Clark, and Rhode Island communities. of the Federal Poverty bandbenefit, or by calling provides lifestyle counseling and community health navigator, at Day Kimball Healthcare’s com- Guidelines or participates in 833-511-0311 between 9 a.m. interventions to navigate women (203) 814-2369, or Dawn Hippert, prehensive network employs certain assistance programs, and 9 p.m. any day of the to a healthier life. Through RN, BSN, women’s health system more than 1,000 staff including such as SNAP, Medicaid or week. WISEWOMAN, eligible women and clinical navigator, at (860) nearly 300 associated, highly the FCC’s Lifeline program; will be offered free blood pres- 963-3864. skilled physicians, surgeons and sure, cholesterol, and glucose To learn more about early specialists. Its Web site is www. screening; health coaching; dia- detection and women’s health daykimball.org. betes education; nutritional con- services at DKH visit daykimball. LEGALS TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Mining at property located at 0 East Prop 46. They will warn a Special Town within five (5) working days of bid ac- The Planning & Zoning Commission Thompson Rd, Map 154, Block 5, Lot Meeting at a later date. The purpose of ceptance. has scheduled a Public Hearing for 10, Zone, RRAD creation of a 3.5+/- the Town Meeting will be to adjourn the Highest bidder must pay a $100.00 de- Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 7:45 acre pond. Approximately 120,000 cu- vote on the FY 22 combined budgets posit on unit and will be returned when p.m., for application #648-04-32 – 115 bic yards of sand and gravel will be re- to a referendum. The new dates will said unit i’s vacant. Center Cemetery Road – Theresa moved from the site to create the pond. be May 27th for the Town Meeting and Highest bidder will be notified by tele- Goulet & Tim and Danielle Heersink File may be reviewed on line, Town June 3rd for the Referendum. phone the following business day. – new activity on a scenic road to be of Thompson website, Planning and First Selectman Jay Swan stated “The May 14, 2021 held in accordance with the Governor’s Zoning Commission. Written commu- entire budget process has been labor May 21, 2021 Executive Order 7B, conducted as a nication will be accepted prior to the intensive. Unfortunately, due to this re- web-based virtual meeting via Zoom. meeting cent discovery we must go back and LIQUOR PERMIT Login information will be contained on Respectfully submitted, reduce some amounts in the budget. Notice of Application the agenda found at the Woodstockct. Joseph Parodi-Brown, Chairman We want to be transparent and make This is to give notice that I, gov website. May 14, 2021 sure the budget being voted on is cor- URANIA G PERRY Chairman Jeffrey Gordon, M.D. May 21, 2021 rect.” 281 VALLEY RD May 7, 2021 Agendas for these and other town DANIELSON, CT 06239-1513 May 14, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE board and commission meetings can Have filed an application to add live TOWN OF EASTFORD be found on the town website, www. entertainment with the Department of Witches Wood Tax District, In accordance with CGS 22a-42a(c) woodstockct.gov. All agendas contain Consumer Protection for my existing Woodstock, CT (2), the Agent of the Eastford Inlands the link to join or call in to the Zoom RESTAURANT LIQUOR permit A Notice of Annual Meeting Wetlands and Watercourses Commis- meetings, and all minutes contain a link located at: 305 HARTFORD PIKE The Annual Meeting of the Witches sion approved the following applica- to the recording of the meetings. DAYVILLE CT 06241-2115 The busi- Woods Tax District will be held on Fri- tion(s): May 14, 2021 ness is owned by: GOLDEN GREEK day, May 21, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The 21-02 Megan Budd, 7 Church Rd., RESTAURANTS INT’L INC meeting will be held on ZOOM (see Eastford CT, 06234 for the removal and LEGAL NOTICE Live Entertainment Added: Acoustics below) and in person at Congregation regrading of garage foundation and TOWN OF THOMPSON (not amplified), Disc Jockeys, Karaoke, Church of Eastford, 8 Church Street, filling of below ground swimming pool ORDINANCES Live Bands, Comedians Eastford, CT 06042. within the 100’ Upland review area. At the Annual Town Meeting held May URANIA G PERRY Join Zoom Meeting Appeals may be filed with 15-days 3, 2021 the following ordinance was May 14, 2021 https://us02web.zoom.us of this notice to require review by the amended: j/86391273054?pwd=dGNBLzlu- Inlands Wetlands and Watercourses 1) 10-019 Firemen Tax Abatement NOTICE TO CREDITORS OWtWZGNUNkVzaTZRY1BMdz09 Commission. This may be done by: Amendment ESTATE OF Mary J. Rhault (21-00139) Meeting ID: 863 9127 3054 • Sending an email Copies of the ordinance are available The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Passcode: 108532 landuse townofeastford.com or for public inspection in the Office of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast Phyllis Bonneau • Mailing the appeal to the Land Use Town Clerk during normal businesses Probate Court, by decree dated May Communication, WWTD Department at P.O. Box 98 Westford hours and at www.thompsonct.org. 3, 2021, ordered that all claims must May 7, 2021 Rd., Eastford CT 06242. Please note This notice is prepared for the benefit be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- May 14, 2021 that the letter must be postmarked be- of the public, solely for the purposes of dress below. Failure to promptly pres- fore the 15-day appeal period expires. information, summarization and expla- ent any such claim may result in the TOWN OF THOMPSON Please contact Jim Larkin, Inland nation. This notice does not represent loss of rights to recover on such claim. PLANNING AND ZONING Wetlands Agent, email: jim.larkin@ the intent of the legislative body of the COMMISSION neccog.org or by calling (860)774- Town of Thompson for any purpose. Alysia Casiano, Clerk LEGAL NOTICE 1253 ext:15 if you have any questions Renee Waldron The fiduciary is: The Thompson Planning and Zon- concerning this approval. Town Clerk Julie Warren, ing Commission will hold a Public May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021 c/o ERNEST J COTNOIR, MAHER Hearing on Monday, May 24, 2021 at AND COTNOIR, 163 PROVIDENCE 7:00 PM via Zoom or Location to be A Special Board of Selectmen’s meet- LEGAL NOTICE STREET, P.O. BOX 187, PUTNAM, CT determined on the following Appli- ing was held Friday May 7th at 2 pm NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE 06260, (860)928-9694 cations. to cancel the referendum scheduled PLACE: AMERICAN SELF STORAGE May 14, 2021 PZC Application #21-09 Applicant for May 11th. A data error in the As- UNITS 179 QUINEBAUG RD. Town of Thompson Planning and Zon- sessor’s Office was detected this week NO. GROSVENORDALE, CT 06255 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ing Commission, 815 Riverside Drive, by the Tax Collector and brought to the DATE: May 25, 2021 ESTATE OF Joan Cimochowski (21- Amendments to the Amended Plan- Assessor’s attention. The error result- INSPECTION TIMES: 10:00AM & 00120) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge ning and Zoning Regulations Approved ed in a need to revise the 2020 Grand 3:00PM of the Court of Probate, District of on 9/15/2020. List. The situation was promptly looked Sale of all goods stored in delinquen- Northeast Probate Court, by decree PZC Application #21-10 Applicant into and handled by the Assessor, who cy at AMERICAN SELF STORAGE dated April 5, 2021, ordered that all Shelley Ashton-Briggs and Jeffrey informed the First Selectman and Fi- UNITS. The following named people claims must be presented to the fidu- Briggs owner of 30 West Thompson nance Director of the corrected Net have until the morning of sale to settle ciary at the address below. Failure to Rd, Map, Lot, Block, Zone RRAD re- Grand List amount. their account, including all subsequent promptly present any such claim may questing a Special Permit for Wedding/ As a result, the FY 22 combined Board fees pertaining to Sale, and to vacate result in the loss of rights to recover on Event of Education and General Govern- their unit or the unit will be sold to cover such claim. Venue Business, according to the Town ment budgets will need to be reduced debts, Unit# sorted by contents. Brenda Duquette, Clerk of Thompson Amended Regulations, by approximately $32,000. A Special A3 FRANK ZOLA The fiduciary is: Article 4A RRAD, Section 2 Table of Board of Finance meeting will be held B36 VERONICA SARCO Kathleen Gothreau, 53 Old Sawmill Rd, Permitted Uses #17. May 11th at 7 pm to discuss and act B18 FRANK ZOLA Woodstock, CT 06281 Bruce Bousquet, PZC Application #21-12 Applicant on adjusting the FY 22 combined bud- D22 BRANDY SULLIVAN Jr., 85 Colonel Brown Rd., Griswold, Strategic Commercial Realty, Inc. d/b/a gets based on the change to the 2020 F37 FRANK ZOLA CT 06351 Rawson Materials, of 6 Kennedy Drive, Grand List. The BOS will hold a special J7 FRANK ZOLA May 14, 2021 Putnam, CT property owner River meeting May 12th at 4 pm in order to G33 BRENDA NOWAK Junction Estates, LLC,. 204 Munyan discuss and approve the FY 22 budget Cash or certified check only. All sales Road, Putnam., Ct 06260 for Gravel adjustments in order to comply with final. Merchandise must be removed A12 • Friday, May 14, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS

science and energy studies. the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) National Eastern student Jonathan elected to Lasell University Biology Honor Society on April 30. Among the inductees were: Lepire recognized at earth Loryn Walker earns M.Ed. Student Alumni Association Cassidy Bonin of Woodstock Valley, a senior majoring in Biology. science awards and induction from Concordia University executive board Vanessa Streb of Danielson, a junior majoring in Biology. ceremony SEWARD, Neb. — Loryn Walker NEWTON — Spencer Fulone, a Lasell Eastern established its Eta Omega of Woodstock earned a M.Ed. from University student from Thompson, chapter of Tri-Beta in 1997. The mission — WILLIMANTIC Eastern Concordia University, Nebraska. was elected to the University’s Student of Tri-Beta is to promote scholarship Connecticut State University’s Concordia University, Nebraska, Alumni Association (SAA) executive within the field of biological scienc- Department of Environmental Earth founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, board for the 2021-2022 academic year. es, promote the spreading of biological Science (EES) held its annual award coeducational university located in Fulone, a Marketing major at Lasell, knowledge and encourage research. and induction ceremony on May 6. Four Seward, Neb., which currently serves was elected the SAA’s President. To be eligible, students must major students were inducted into the Theta over 2,500 students. Concordia offers The SAA is comprised of student lead- in biology and have a passion toward Upsilon chapter of the Sigma Gamma more than 100 undergraduate, graduate ers, ranging from first years to seniors, understanding and improving biologi- Epsilon (SGE) national honor society and professional programs in an excel- who engage with the University’s alum- cal studies and human knowledge with in earth sciences and nine awards were lent academic and Christ-centered com- ni community. Members serve as a liai- scientific research. distributed for outstanding work with- munity that equips men and women for son to alumni on behalf of the current Eastern student Alex Rooney induct- in the field. lives of learning, service and leadership student community. They are high-ca- ed into DMD business honor society Among the students recognized was in the church and world. For more pacity leaders looking for a leadership WILLIMANTIC — Eastern freshman Jonathan Lepire of Dayville, information, visit cune.edu. development experience that hight- Connecticut State University inducted who majors in Environmental Earth About Concordia University, ens awareness about Lasell’s history 25 students into the Delta Mu Delta Science. Lepire won the Freshmen Nebraska and traditions and inspires a commit- Honor Society (DMD) on May 6. This Academic Excellence Award. Concordia University, Nebraska, ment to lifelong engagement with the international honor society recognizes Founded in 1915, SGE has almost 200 founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, University. accounting, business administration, chapters throughout the country and is coeducational university located in For more information contact: business information systems and devoted to exploring and understand- Seward, Nebraska, which current- Samantha Mocle, assistant director finance majors. ing the Earth. To be eligible for SGE ly serves more than 2,500 students. of communications at smocle@lasell. Among the students inducted induction, students must major in EES Concordia offers more than 100 under- edu or at 617-243-2386. was junior Alex Rooney of North and have at least a 3.0 GPA. graduate, graduate and professional Grosvenordale, who majors in EES students receive a foundation in programs in an excellent academic and Accounting. environmental geoscience that draws Christ-centered community that equips Local Eastern students Established in 1913, DMD has 199 upon classroom, online, laboratory men and women for lives of learning, chapters and more than 150,000 mem- and field-based experiences. Students service and leadership in the church inducted into biology honor bers. Its purpose is to foster the well-be- develop an understanding of the nat- and world. For more information, ing of members and the business com- ural world, its materials, processes visit cune.edu. society munity through lifetime memberships. and geologic records of environmental To be eligible, students must have a 3.25 WILLIMANTIC — Eastern change and associated energy and sus- major GPA and be in the top 20 percent Connecticut State University’s Biology tainability issues. EES majors prepare of their graduating class. for careers or graduate studies in geo- Spencer Fulone of Thompson Department inducted 20 students into MOORE the voice inside yell, “Hey, aren’t you music of my youth, but now it’s back successful. Their grand kids and great continued from page A6 Gene Moore’s boy?” I’d stop and walk in my life and I love it. The food and grand kids are wonderful. I’d say all- in. Someone would buy me a kiddy music are permanent threads in the in-all mom and dad raised a successful urban area, but when back in Sesser, cocktail and start telling me stories fabric of our family. Over Memorial family. They never left us and always I’m immediately transported back, about my dad and his baseball career. Day weekend when we all get together, loved us. I wish they were here so I unconsciously using the dialect and Getting up before the sun with my just open your car window and follow could thank them. accent of the area. grandfather to go to the barn and get the sounds of Merle Haggard, George As the saying goes, “What is remem- While on a book tour a few years ago, a bucket of coal for the furnace was Jones, Ray Price and Dwight Yoakum bered, lives.” I guess I not only want my the route took me near Sand Springs, an early morning joy. And yes, eating ... and point your nose to the smell of parents remembered in our family, but Oklahoma and I stopped at the family squirrel. The son of a Hillbilly and Okie Barbecue Ribs. There you’ll find the I also wanted you to know them too. cemetery to see my two oldest brothers. is who I am, and I could not be prouder. kids and grandkids of a Hillbilly and And besides ... no one could fry squir- Once again, even though I had not been Our family prospered in an adopted Okie, celebrating our family and heri- rel like my mom. there in forty years, it immediately felt life in the suburban north and our cui- tage ... without the squirrel. like home in ways my real birthplace sine changed along with it. One thing My mom and dad were far from per- Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- never has. that never changed was country music fect people. At times, I think I may have umnist, speaker, and author of three The older I get, the more I yearn to on the weekends and WSM Radio and been unfairly critical of their lives and books including the award-winning, relive my early days. To be scrambling the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday nights. parenting skills. The truth is they loved critically acclaimed, “Playing with up and down the streets of Sesser. To I moved to Chicago and received a us and did the best they knew how. I the Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter run past Caesar Marlow’s Bar and hear degree in music education. And for was never hungry or without clothes. @GaryWMoore721 and at www.garyw- a while, I turned my nose up to the Their children all turned out well and moore.com.

SPORTS pair of runs. Roethlein added two hits Putnam swept a doubleheader from Woodstock Academy defeated visiting continued from page A1 and two RBIs and Hamilton Barnes also Tourtellotte, 10-3 and 13-1, on Saturday, Lyman, 6-1, on Friday, April 30. Evan had a pair of hits for the Centaurs. After May 1. In the first game Chloe Kerr drove Haskins and Connor Quinn led the way record to 11-0. a 3-2 loss to Plainfield on Tuesday, May in four runs while Autumn Allard had with singles victories for the 2-3 Centaurs Tate Larrow opened the scoring in the 4, WA’s record stands at 7-3 (6-2 ECC four of the Clippers 10 hits (and two RBI). (2-1 ECC Division 2). win over Griswold with a two-run single Division 2). Halie Reidy picked up a complete-game in the second inning. Jay Grzysiewicz win in the circle, allowing four hits while GIRLS’ TENNIS picked up the win on the mound, allow- SOFTBALL striking out seven. Woodstock Academy improved ing just one hit while striking out seven Woodstock Academy won two games Celenia Lopez paced the game-two win to 3-1 (3-0 ECC Division 2) with road in four innings of work. Bo Yaworski in four days, defeating Plainfield, 25-1, on with a pair of hits and four RBI, while wins over Killingly (6-1, Tuesday, May singled, doubled and drove in two while Tuesday, May 4, three days after defeat- Reidy and Abby St. Martin added two 4) and Lyman (7-0, Friday, April 30). Chris Jax, Nate Keefe, and Justin Baker ing Griswold, 1-0. hits each, and Emily St. Martin drove Addy Smith, Jackie Trudeau, Sydney all added RBI doubles. Brady Waterman in two runs. Abby St. Martin was the Schuler and Alexa Fernandez all won added a pair of singles to the 15-hit attack. Leading the five-inning win over winning pitcher in the second game, their matches against both opponents. In the game one win over the Saints, Plainfield for the visiting Centaurs was allowing five hits while striking out five. The day before its loss to Woodstock Yaworski picked up the complete-game Mackenzie Leveille, who went 5-for-5 at Academy, Killingly shut out Montville, (five inning) win, striking out 11. Keefe the plate and struck out 11 in the cir- BOYS’ LACROSSE 7-0. Match winners were, in singles, led the offense, going 2-for-2, Ben Jax cle. Lexi Thompson (two doubles) and Senior Guerin Favreau scored six Taylyn Lemoine, Julia Purcell, Rachel drove in three runs and Baker added Ainsley Morse drove in three runs each goals and assisted on three others for Sanchas, and Laylah Zea and, in dou- a pair of hits. In game 2, Cole Lavigne for WA. Against Griswold Thompson Woodstock Academy, but the visiting bles, Ava Johnson-Payton Cathell, (three innings) and Jay Grzysiewicz com- scored the only run in the game as she 3-4 Centaurs were defeated by Bacon Nicole Cicchetti-Kaitlyn Tingle and bined on a one-run, six-hitter. Yaworski doubled, advanced on a passed ball and Academy, 12-10, on Tuesday, May 4. The Malia Taylor-Robichaud and Caitlin led the offense with a triple, Trevin Russ came home on an infield error in the Bobcats scored three of the final four Oleszewski. drove in two runs, and Cam Noury came fourth inning. In the circle she allowed goals in the game, breaking a 9-9 sec- off the bench and provided an RBI single. just three hits. With the victories the ond-half tie. Favreau now has 32 goals GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD Woodstock Academy went on the road Centaurs improved to 8-2 (7-0 ECC and 16 assists on the season. Woodstock Academy’s Bella and swept a doubleheader from Griswold, Division 2). Sorrentino was a triple-winner in the GIRLS’ LACROSSE winning 8-2 and 5-0 on Saturday, May 1. Killingly (8-1) swept a doubleheader Centaurs’ 105-45 win over visiting Bacon In the opener, Jackson Goetz had three against St. Bernard on Saturday, May Shannon Gagnon scored four of her Academy on Tuesday, May 4, capturing hits and drove in a pair of runs while 1, winning 20-2 and 18-0. Lexi Faucher five goals in the first five minutes to help the 100-meter dash, the shot put and Zach Roethlein added a pair of hits and got the win in the circle in game one, lead Woodstock Academy past Griswold, the long jump. Woodstock Academy an RBI. Jon Smith went the distance on striking out six, while in the second 20-10, on Tuesday, May 4. The win was improved to 4-0 (3-0 ECC Division 2), the mound, allowing five hits. game Emma Carpenter picked up the the first for the Centaurs this season. with the victory. Jillian Edwards (100- In the second game Kaden Murphy win in the circle, recording five strike- Peyton Saracina and Rachel Canedy meter hurdles, high jump) was a dou- allowed two hits and struck out 10 on outs. Faucher, Hannah Cozza, Casey both scored four goals in the victory. ble-winner for the Centaurs, as was Talia the mound, and at the plate drove in a Beauregard and Izzy Robbins, all record- Tremblay (in the 200-meter dash and ed multi-hit games in both contests. BOYS’ TENNIS 400-meter run).

Register Your Tag Sale 9th Annual Town Wide Tag Sale in Woodstock Saturday, June 5th, 2021 8:00 a.m. – Aernoon • Rain Date Sunday, June 6th, 2021 Proceeds benet the Woodstock Fuel Assistance Program e Recreation Department and the Selectmen’s Oce will organize and promote its 9th Annual TOWN-WIDE TAG SALE on Saturday, June 5th from 8:00 a.m. – A ernoon. All Woodstock residents, businesses, and organizations may participate. A $15 registration fee will place your location on the tag sale map which will be available for the public to purchase. Maps will be available for purchase outside the Town Hall on ursday June 3rd from 6-8pm. Maps will also be available the morning of Saturday, June 5th (rain date June 6th) at the Town Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost to purchase a map is $2. *** If you only have a few items to sell, contact Recreation Director Anthony Pezzetti to reserve a spot at the Woodstock Town Hall to sell your treasures on Saturday, June 5th from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for $10! Business advertising space is also available on the map at a cost of $25 for standard business card size. Advertising is available to all Woodstock residents and area businesses on a rst-come, rst- served basis. Please attach your business card with the registration form below. **Under current State guidelines face coverings are required for all buyers and sellers.** To register, use the TOWN-WIDE TAG SALE Form below or print one from the website www.woodstockct.gov. Contact Recreation Director, Anthony Pezzetti @ [email protected] with any questions. WOODSTOCK’S TOWN-WIDE TAG SALE REGISTRATION FORM **Submit by Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 to be included on map** Location of Sale: ______Name: ______Address: ______Telephone: ______E-Mail:______Circle up to 3 items that will be available: Antiques - Baby Items - Children’s Items - Games, Toys, Bikes - Furniture - Shoes & Handbags - Clothes - Farm & Garden Equipment - Power Tools - Sports Equipment - Books - Dishes & Glassware - Camping Gear - Appliances - Exercise Equipment - Electronics To help us locate you accurately on the Tag Sale Map, please indicate which end of street, nearest intersection, etc. ______Fees for Registering Your Tag Sale - $15 Fees for Bring your Table to Town Hall - $10 • Fees for Advertising on the Map - $25 Enclose this form with a check payable to “WRD” and mail to: Woodstock Recreation Department, 415 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281 V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, May 14, 2021 • A13 A14 • Friday, May 14, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS

man MacKenzie. “I’d like to thank District Commander Promptly at 10 a.m., Kids’ Ron Coderre and his team for organiz- Ambassador Addison Poirier gave the ing a great day on behalf of the Medical walkers the signal to begin their trek Center,” concluded Robinson. around the Coventry track. Following the conclusion of the Walk, The group, which represented 10 Coderre presented citations of appreci- Posts throughout Windham and Tolland ation to MacKenzie, Poirier, District KIDS WALK Finance Officer Manuel “Manny” continued from page A1 Rodrigues and Kids’ Ambassador Addison Poirier. “As veterans, one of the pillars of counties, later presented Department our Legion organization is service to of Connecticut Walk Chairman Louis Children & Youth. Being able to be Robinson with a check for $5,100. here with my daughter Addison was The amount was the most collected very special for both of us today,” said among the seven Connecticut districts. co-chairman Poirier. In total The American Legion turned “I’m very pleased with the overall over more than $13,000 to Connecticut result of the District #4 team. Our Children’s Medical Center. co-chairmen, finance officer and the Fueled by the support of its mem- commanders of the local Posts deserve bership, which brought in more than all the credit for the work they put in $2,000, The Legionnaires of the Straza- to assure the success of our Walk,” said Tonelli-Emhoff Post #26 led the way for District #4 Commander Coderre. the walkers. The Posts in District #4 include, “The overall support from all the Post #13 Putnam; #14 Rockville; Districts in the Department, especially #19 Willimantic; #21 Danielson; District #4, which was our top fund- #26 Stafford Springs; #52 Coventry/ raiser, will go a long way in maintain- Mansfield; #62 Ellington; #67 North ing the quality care provided to kids at Grosvenordale; #91 Moosup; #95 CCMC,” said Department Chairman Hebron; #101 Somers; #111 Woodstock; Robinson. and #203 Eastford.

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