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(860) 928-1818/email:[email protected] Friday, November 27, 2015 Giving Breathing new life into book sales thanks, no ‘Pourings & Passages’ opens on Danielson Main Street BY JASON BLEAU that the business deals in hard NEWS STAFF WRITER copy books, and is a complete- matter what DANIELSON — Main Street ly non-profit entity, with all was filled with excitement and proceeds going to St. James I’ve always tried to make a point to be enthusiasm on Saturday, Nov. School, and all employees vol- grateful for everything I have in this life, for 21, as the town welcomed a unteering rather than work- I have been blessed with much — my wife, new business to Danielson in ing for income throughout the kids, and friends are the best a man can ask Pourings & Passages, a used week. for. I have a job that allows me creative free- bookstore and coffeehouse at Proprietor Jim Weigel, who dom and connections with people I other- 183 Main St., above Gerardi has headed up the successful wise never would have known (that’s you!). Insurance Services. St. James Book Sale for several It’s easy to be grateful for blessings. It’s Jason Bleau photo While welcoming a new years, called the store an excit- a little harder to be grateful for trials. I’ve Jim Weigel cuts the ribbon to officially open Danielson business to any communi- ing new adventure for him and gone through much of the same things many ty is usually an exciting time his staff as they expand on the of you have. I’ve lost people close to me. I’ve Main Street’s newest shop, Pourings & Passages, above Gerardi Insurance Services at 183 Main St. The store is for the growth and advance- book sale concept to create a faced hardships of many kinds — health ment of local towns, Pourings physical store open four days a scares, financial troubles and social faux an expansion of the popular St. James book sales and is completely non-profit, with all proceeds going to St. & Passages brought a little pas. For some reason, over the last couple bit of something different in Please Read BOOKSTORE, page ­A10 years, many of these troubles have hap- James School. pened around this time of year. It’s been three years since the Minors have celebrated Thanksgiving in earnest, gathered around a table with our family. A matter of Our last two Thanksgiving holidays as a Putnam Science Academy family were spent in a hospital. Two years ago, it was because our newborn daughter was in the NICU at UMass, with nearly 40 security days left to go until her release. My wife looks to the future and I, after spending a few hours with her, Legislators voice staring at her ew ownership brings rebirth The through opinions on Syrian N the glass of to sports programs Minor her incuba- refugees tor, mouth- etails D ing silent BY JASON BLEAU prayers and NEWS STAFF WRITER ADAM eyeing her MINOR As the fallout from every move the Nov. 13 terror- as the screens ist attacks in Paris, above her France, continues beeped and booped, headed down to the here in the United UMass cafeteria for a bit and enjoyed our States, state lawmak- Thanksgiving meal there, just the two of us. ers from Connecticut It was strange. are supporting the I remember we ate silently at first. The national outcry to experience of having Chloe so early was still improve screening so fresh, I think we were both still in shock, of Syrian refugees as well as exhausted. I wasn’t sleeping well. trying to enter the We were sad that our day would be spent in country to flee from a hospital instead of at home. Even in our the civil war in their sadness though, at the same time, we were home country. thankful that our daughter was alive, grow- Chris Murphy With news that the Photo courtesy Putnam Science Academy ing slowly but surely, and improving with terrorists in Paris A member of Putnam Science Academy’s Mustang basketball team, Mammadou each passing day. I’ll never forget eating that may have entered the “Thanksgiving” meal in the cafeteria, the Diarra, signed a letter of intent to play for UConn on Nov. 15. Dean of Athletics country disguised as Thomas Espinosa said Diarra’s success is just one example of how the acade- very first time I’d spent Thanksgiving any- refugees themselves, my and athletic programs make dreams come true. where else but with family members, eating national concern instant mashed potatoes and prepared tur- about allowing such BY JASON BLEAU While much of the press con- key with boxed stuffing with my plastic fork individuals to make NEWS STAFF WRITER ference involved discussions on and knife. It was OK, but I missed the home their way into the PUTNAM — With Putnam the academics and future chang- cooked meal. United States has Science Academy making its es to the curriculum at Putnam Last year, I had no idea that I was about to sparked a nation- future plans clear during a spe- Science Academy, the school’s be in store for nearly the same exact experi- wide debate over cial press conference on Nov. 13, Dean of Athletics Thomas ence — same story, different hospital. security, and how the one of the biggest questions was Espinosa took the time to show This time, having freshly arrived in New Untied States screens what the future will hold for the optimism in the sports aspects Jersey at the home of my brother-in-law, the individuals or school’s sports programs now of the school’s future with the Chloe came down with a respiratory virus, that the academy is under new academy’s highly successful which landed her in the hospital for near- Please Read REFUGEES, page ownership. ly five days, beginning with last year’s Please Read SCIENCE, page ­A11 Thanksgiving Day. Joe Courtney ­A10 As my wife catered to our daughter that day, still in disbelief that this was happening again, I excused myself from the hospital room, starving, and headed down to the cafe- Killingly OKs teria, again ordering myself a Thanksgiving Model A Club pays visit meal complete with turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. investment in It was an unnerving episode of déjà vu to Quiet Corner to the year before. The cafeteria was eerily empty. I took my food and sat by myself. grappler truck How was I supposed to be thankful when Region welcomes antique cars all I wanted to do was complain about my during afternoon drive BY JASON BLEAU The Town Council’s circumstances and grumble about another NEWS STAFF WRITER Thanksgiving spent in a hospital instead of approval makes at home amongst family? KILLINGLY — Killingly the host I may not have realized it that day in one The Town Council town for the agree- of my more weak moments — but looking has given its vote of ment, which will see back, I had much to be thankful for then, approval to the town the three towns utilize and even more to be thankful for now. Our being involved with the Inter-Town Capital family was so supportive, visiting us and an inter-town pur- Equipment (ICE) encouraging us. I had a job that let me work chase of new equip- Purchase Incentive from the road during the hospital stay, so I ment with Thompson Program to cover the didn’t have to take any time off. I may not and Woodstock that majority of the cost. have spent Thanksgiving with my family in Town Manager Sean “We would be the the way we had hoped for, but I had food on Jason Bleau photo Hendricks said will be lead town. We’re coor- my plate, and my daughter was being taken A line of Model A Fords from the Connecticut Model A Restorer’s Club a powerful tool to help dinating this purchase care of by amazing doctors and nurses. I made their way through the Quiet Corner on Sunday, Nov. 22, making with recovery efforts through our emergen- may not have enjoyed the situation, but it stops in Woodstock and Putnam in their visit to the region, one of many in the wake of future cy management office could have been a whole lot worse. trips they make to locations throughout the state. One of the group’s natural disasters in because this grappler A year later, I can look back with some main stops was at The Christmas Barn, where they showed off their the region. truck that we’d be fresh perspective. Will we spend this year’s beautiful restored vehicles and showed support for a local business in The purchase would using would typically holiday at home? I hope so! As I write this, the process. see the three towns be used in emergency it’s about a week until Thanksgiving, so come together to pur- situations like a clean- BY JASON BLEAU kind in the world, and the larg- who knows? One thing I do know — no NEWS STAFF WRITER chase a grappler truck up after a storm,” matter what happens, I’m giving thanks for est Model A club in the state, with a 35- to 40-foot Hendricks said. the many blessings I have. I hope the same WOODSTOCK — took a tour of the region as one extendable, articulat- “Because Killingly attitude makes itself known for each and Northeastern Connecticut of its many rides throughout ing arm and attached is a ‘distressed town’ every one of you. We all have much to be played host to some very spe- the tri-state area. dumpster for the lift- we’re actually eligi- thankful for. cial guests on Sunday, Nov. Comprised of around 75 mem- ing and removing of ble for an 80 percent Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909- 22, as the Connecticut Model A large pieces of debris grant. When you get Restorers Club, the first of its 4130, or e-mail aminor@stonebridgepress. Please Read CLASSIC CARS, page ­A11 in the wake of natu- com. ral disaster events. Please Read TRUCK, page ­A11 A2 • Friday, November 27, 2015 Killingly Villager

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Church hosts annual ‘Christmas on Public Meetings THOMPSON

the Hill’ event Tuesday, Dec. 1 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Merrill Seney Community WOODSTOCK — First Congregational Room Church of Woodstock held its Christmas on the Hill Holiday Fair and Luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 2 last Saturday, Nov. 21. The event includ- Recreation Commission, 7 p.m. ed a famous chicken pot pie luncheon, a Water Pollution Control Advisory silent auction featuring antique furni- Committee, 7 p.m., WPCA Facility, 40 ture and collectibles, handmade wreaths Riverside Drive and gift baskets, jewelry, and baked goods. KILLINGLY

Monday, Nov. 30 Democratic Town Committee, 7 Sandy and Lloyd Walling Tessa VanLear p.m., Town Meeting Room

Tuesday, Dec. 1 Economic Development Commission, 5 p.m., Room 102 Special Town Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Town Meeting Room

Wednesday, Dec. 2 Law Enforcement Strategy Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Town Meeting Room PBC, 7 p.m., Room 204

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Tuesday, Dec. 1 Economic Development Commission, 4 p.m., Clifford B. Green Memorial Center Board of Education, 7 p.m. Barbara Child, left, and Shirley Fields Kelly Bottieri, left, and Cheryl Swenson Ruth Stevenson, left, and Ruth Kimball Wednesday, Dec. 2 Planning & Zoning Commission, 6:30 p.m., Clifford B. Green Memorial Center

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Wednesday, Dec. 2 Camp Nahaco, 7 p.m., e-mail Town Clerk for location Democratic Town Committee, 7:30 p.m., Room A Open Space Committee, Room B

Thursday, Dec. 3 Board of Selectmen, 4 p.m., Room A Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, 7:30 p.m., Room 1

Friday, Dec. 4 Recreation, 9 a.m., Room 1 Lisa Hibbard Laura Bond, left, and Ginny Moylan Event coordinators Debby Kirk, left, and Ellie Donahue EASTFORD

Tuesday, Dec. 1 Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., Town Office Building

Wednesday, Dec. 2 Nahaco Commission, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 3 Library Trustees, 7 p.m., Town Office Building

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Tuesday, Dec. 1 Republican Town Committee, 7 p.m., Community/Senior Center

Wednesday, Dec. 2 IWWC Meeting, 7 p.m. Charlie Lentz photos Joyce Hansen, left, and Patty Bachand

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NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Emmanuel Lutheran Church held its Holiday Craft & Bake Sale last Saturday, Nov. 21. Wares included home-baked goods, frozen pies, unique themed gift baskets, jewelry, crocheted hats and scarves, and candles. A luncheon was also served.

Charlie Lentz photos Christine Sheridan Alexandra Grajales, left, and Crystal Stokes

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Ethel Downing Deborah Marks Dylan Borders, left, and Justin Borders

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SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected] Bradley family donates painting to Woodstock Academy WOODSTOCK — Edward Bradley and daughter Annice Bradley Rockwell (Woodstock Academy ’87) recently endowed a prominent 1886 oil painting of a Woodstock scene by renowned artist Dennis Miller Bunker to The Woodstock Academy in memory of Arleen Bradley, an admired Woodstock teach- er who was known for being exceptionally kind. With this meaningful gift, valued at $125,000, the family desires to accomplish two very important things — to honor and celebrate the local connec- tion to a significant artist and to continue to honor the mem- ory of Arleen Bradley who had Courtesy photos a genuine love of fine art and a Front row, from left, Annice Bradley, teacher at Killingly High School and passion for education. her father Edward Bradley, stand with the 1886 Dennis Miller Bunker Dennis Miller Bunker, whose oil painting. Back row, from left, Martha Beckwith, president of The From left, Martha Beckwith, president of The Woodstock Academy work hangs in the National Woodstock Academy Foundation, Jonathan Sturdevant, executive director Foundation, Annice Bradley, Headmaster Christopher Sandford, Jonathan Gallery of Art in Washington, of Institutional Advancement, and Christopher Sandford, headmaster of Sturdevant, executive director of Institutional Advancement, and Edward D.C., was known for some of The Woodstock Academy. Bradley. the finest examples of early American Impressionist land- gift, a framed photograph of the her father, Edward Bradley met scapes. Mentored by Boston current landscape was repro- with The Woodstock Academy socialite Isabella Stuart duced as an oil-on-canvas and Headmaster, Christopher Gardner, Bunker spent sum- was given to Woodstock Middle Sandford, The Woodstock mers at locations including School, where Arleen Bradley Academy Executive Director South Woodstock. After much taught for more than 20 years. of Institutional Advancement, research and inquiry, the On Monday, Nov. 9, the Jonathan Sturdevant, and Bradley family discovered that Bradleys met with Woodstock The Woodstock Academy the scene portrayed in the orig- Middle School Principal Paul Foundation President, Martha inal oil painting is of Henry Gamache, conveying their Beckwith, to present the orig- Bowen’s Roseland Lake from hope of inspiring younger stu- inal painting at the exact loca- the Senexet Road view. dents to have an appreciation tion where it was painted in In order to preserve Dennis for art and their beautiful town. 1886. The presentation was a Miller Bunker’s painting Both Edward and his daughter joyous celebration of import- for the generations to come, Annice have expressed that ant legacies — the culmination the Bradley family decid- without a doubt this painting of a family’s heartfelt wish ed to endow the painting in is being brought right back to to share forever the meaning perpetuity to The Woodstock where it belongs — Woodstock. behind the gift and to build Academy for all to appreciate Remarking on the exceptional upon the Bradley family’s lega- and enjoy. A commemoration events that led to this special cy of kindness and giving. of the historical significance of acquisition, the family con- For more information, the painting in alignment with veyed that when remarkable please contact The Woodstock The Academy’s 215th anniver- things happen they are meant Academy Advancement Office Woodstock Middle School Principal Paul Gamache with Edward Bradley sary in 2016 is currently being to be shared. at (860) 928-6575, ext. 1146. and Annice Bradley, who are presenting a framed photograph of the cur- planned. On the morning of Nov. 5, rent landscape to the school. To further the impact of the Annice Bradley Rockwell and - Submitted by Annice Bradley EDUCATION WA senior sends update NOTEBOOK

‘A CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY JOURNEY’ COMING from Romania TO THOMPSON WOODSTOCK — Will French, of his Woodstock Academy com- THOMPSON — TEEG, in partnership with Brooklyn of Woodstock, is spending his munity, Will is very happy in Cares, proudly present a children’s musical celebration, senior year abroad in Romania. Romania. He shared, “I am in “A Children’s Holiday Journey,” on Dec. 5, from 3:30-5 During his 10-month experi- love with Transylvania, it is so p.m. at the Tourtellotte Memorial High School auditori- ence, Will is able to fully experi- beautiful and the culture is fasci- um in Thompson. ence the culture of Romania by nating! Hungarian is very hard, “A Children’s Holiday Journey” will feature interna- staying with a host family, famil- but I am getting the hang of it. tionally acclaimed children’s educational leader Don iarize himself with the language My favorite subject is German, Monopoli from The Learning Station as he presents a by taking courses taught only in but I am really enjoying a home delightfully festive and multicultural holiday production Romanian, and learn the history study of Classical Latin. It is recognizing Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. The of Romania by traveling around also very historic here, there are spirit of the holiday season will come alive as children’s the country. many ruined castles and a few imaginations are sparked with a combination of classic Despite being thousands of scattered Roman ruins. The food and original melodies combined with entertaining, inter- miles away from his family and is really good and the people active skits (age appropriate 3-9 years old, and parents beloved Woodstock Academy are really friendly, especially my will love it too). community, Will has tried to classmates.” This festive event will also include holiday caroling stay connected to the school and Will left for a tour of Romania with local singers and TEEG supporters Ted Reynolds, participate in important senior on Nov. 20. He’s especially excit- Linda Colangelo, Donna and Andre Bessette; balloonist activities from afar. Shortly ed for his first stop, the town that extraordinaire Noodles the Clown, a family friendly after arriving in Romania, Will Dracula was born in. activity hosted by Carelot Children’s Center, as well as a met a local photographer with a Will thanks Mr. Jason Musko special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. working camera from 1876 who for his German classes, which The net proceeds from this magical event will benefit was willing to take his senior gave him the confidence to speak TEEG, a local non-profit social service agency that offers portrait. He then had to mail the Courtesy photo the new language as well as the a variety of programs including youth services, par- hard copy home to his mother Putnam Rotary Club for spon- enting services, food and fuel security services, senior who scanned the portrait so that Woodstock Academy senior Will soring his trip. services and case management. In 2015, TEEG touched Will could submit it along with French’s senior portrait, taken by a Keep an eye out for another the lives of people in northeastern Connecticut in excess his biography and be included in Romanian photographer with a work- update from Will! of 42,000 times. his senior yearbook. ing camera from 1876. Tickets for “A Children’s Holiday Journey” are only $5, While he misses the comfort and are available at Victoria Station, Midtown Fitness, Trink-et Shoppe, Danielson Surplus Sales, Vanilla Bean Café, Body By Design, and all Carelot Children’s Center ber cup, whole-wheat roll, fruit, milk. locations in Thompson, Danielson and Brooklyn. Friday, Dec. 4: Pizza, corn, fruit, milk. For more information regarding this family-friendly holiday spectacular, contact TEEG at 860-923-3458. THOMPSON

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SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected] ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ coming to Bradley

PUTNAM — “I suppose it would have been better if I had never been born at all,” laments George Bailey in the American Christmas classic pro- duction of “It’s A Wonderful Life,” opening Friday, Dec. 4, at The Bradley Playhouse in downtown Putnam, and running through Sunday, Dec. 20. “‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ is to Americans what ‘A Christmas Carol’ is to the Brits,” said director Carol Alderson. This quintessential Christmas story tells the saga of George Bailey, “the everyman from small town Bedford Falls” whose dreams of escape and adventure are repeatedly quashed by Courtesy photos Gower and young George are Roy Simmons his family obligations and civic duty. From left, Walter Wright, Val Cooke, Marian and Graham Scribner. We find George on Christmas Marchesseault, Jimmy Weigal, Lacey Eve, in serious trouble, and with the Melanson and Mark Scribner. tificate from 85 Main, and dedicate an whole town praying for him, Clarence Carole Hayes, “It’s A Wonderful Life” angel or bell ornament to hang in our Oddbody, AS2, his guardian angel, is celebrates not only the season, but also lobby. sent down from the heavens to save the American philosophy of life — that Performances for this timeless and him. Clarence, who still needs to earn hard work, fair play, and the love and magical production are Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, his wings, must save George and sets support of family and community will 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 6, 13 and out to show him what the world would be rewarded. A cast of 28, newcomers 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $19 for adults be like “had he never been born.” and veterans alike join together to fill and $15 for seniors and students. Adapted for stage by James Rodgers the stage in this heartwarming tale for The Bradley Playhouse is located at from the 1946 film by Frank Capra, “It’s the holidays. 30 Front St. (Route 44), in Putnam. All A Wonderful Life” is a grim reminder You too will have a chance to be an seats are reserved and reservations of just how much our lives touch one angel by donating to our “mitten tree” may be made with a major credit card another. in the Bradley’s annual holiday drive online at www.thebradleyplayhouse. “No man is an island, entire of itself,” to collect hats, scarves, mittens and org or by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets said John Donne in a poem (1572-1631), gloves, or by bringing a non-perish- may be purchased at the theatre box and this story illustrates that prose able food item for TEEG’s food pantry. office, either before the performance or George and Mary are Mark Scribner and beautifully. Lastly, take a chance to win a gift cer- at the door. Lacey Melanson. Directed by Carol Alderson and Woodstock Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll GRADE 6 Recognition: Amanda Bond, Sydney Emma Durand, Karina Errichetti, Zia Donais, David Fleck, Joseph Fleck, Couture, Ethan Dinges, Eliza Dutson, Allison Faist, Christine Faist, Jessica Evan Gianfriddo, Megan Gohn, Rebecca High Honors: John Armstrong, Jocelyn Foisey, Keegan Kelleher, Farrell, Anya Farutin, Tessa Houlihan, Jarvis, Joshua Lavitt, Caleb LeBoeuf, Morgan Bentley, Nicholas Dahl, Skylar Hannah Laurens, Cassandra Leighton, Hannah Kipp, Rachel Lambert, Madelyn Audrey Ledbetter, Nicholas Majewski, Dodge, River Favreau, Olivia Grant, Jason MacDonald, Nathaniel Majewski, Lecuyer, Justin Marcotte, Vivien Mark, Victor Maldonado, Jocelyn Mayotte, Liam Hagan, Kyara Harper-Zulli, Aedan Noel, Nathan Olson, Violet Tristan Monahan, Teagan O’Hara, Justin McGroary, Heather Morse, Isabella Miller, Thomas Musumeci, Pietrowski, Dante Poth, Alyssa Sharrow, Emma Redfield, Haylee Renaud, Luke Prouty, Emily Ross, Jacob Starr, Ryan Odorski, Marissa O’Sullivan, Alex Wojciechowski Emma Rhynhart, Christopher Rossi, Chloe Veilleux, Gregory Weber, Evelyn Dhruvi Patel, Tegan Perry, Lucas Hallie Saracina, Ashley Smith, Caitlyn Withers, Brian Woz Reardon, Hans Rhynhart, Mia Ruggeri, Sroczenski, Daniel Suitum, Grayson Recognition: Abigail Barnes, Nicholas Kadin Shepherd, Ainslie Tschamler GRADE 8 Walley, Aleya Wesler, Evan Wood Bedard, Jordyn Brousseau, Jaden Honors: Jai Abrams, Kylie Anderson, High Honors: Sarah Blake, Keith Honors: Zachary Atwood, Sabrina Dennett, Josephine Dlugosz, Gavin Hamilton Barnes, Hannah Bell, Emily Bastien, Zoey Beaudreault, Cai Bohanan, Gould, Elliot Hellwig, Jack Lotter, Aidan Blake, Carleigh Boisvert, Ethan Brousseau, Corinne Child, Zachary Collins, Reagan Couture, Nathan Craig, Elise Boisvert, Jonathan Conover, McDowell, Morgan Mowry, James Campbell, Paige Campbell, Dylan Shawna Cudworth, Tarryn Desrosiers, Nelson, Lilly Quinn, Harold Wotton Chamberlin, Ava Coutu, Scout Favreau, Chandler Creedon, Hannah Dean, Alexa Fernandez, Samuel Forrest, Lindsey Gillies, Madelyn Groves, Samuel Hagan, Grace Herindeen, Cassandra Klingensmith, Isabel Lotter, Sarah Lucas, Madison Malboeuf, Peyton Manis, Lauren Medeiros, Ian Palmerino, Ezekiel Pichierri, Logan Reynolds, Morgan Rice, Robert Saraidarian, Lily Schofield, Sydney Schuler Recognition: Parker Anderson, Liam Bates, Alexander Bissonnette, Avery Bohanan, Elaina Borski, Hunter Cordier, Collin Cusson, Sean Fitzpatrick, Ian Frankhouser, Marrin Gorgone, Gabriel Hill-Boucher, Caleb Koleszar, Ashton Lanning, Dean Lawrence, Lauren Ledonne, Jillian Marcotte, Emma Millix, Mary Morin, Madison Nichols, Lily Pierce, Christopher Thibault, Vincent Tocci

GRADE 7 High Honors: Emma Auker, Sierra Bedard, Ethan Bove, Riley Chapuis, Stefan Chervenkov, Sydney Cournoyer, Hannah Darigan, Julia Dearborn, Andrew Dilko, Grace Gronski, Ann- Marie Hebert, Emma Hovestadt, Brynn Kusnarowis, Kaily LaChapelle, Hanna Longwell, Evan Lundt, Marco Maluf, Christina Mark, Marissa Mayhew, Emily McClure, Lucy McDermott, Karissa Minkema, Ashley Nunes, Molly O’Connor, Alyssa Patel, John Peabody, Megan Preston, Connor Quinn, Maxwell Racicot, Peyton Saracina, Heather Schofield, Meghan Slate, Maeve Taylor, Rockwell Valentine, Eli Werstler Honors: Hunter Anderson, Livia Armstrong, Timothy Billings, Liam Blanchflower, Matthew Brady, Zachary Brody, Rachel Canedy, Christian Carrion, Cody Currie, Alexander Dehler, Riley Douglas, Sloane Downing, Guerin Favreau, Colby Groves, Dominick Kollbeck, Mackenzie Leveille, Colin Liscomb, Samuel Massey, Eric McGroary, Ella McMahon, Alina Michalski, Carly Millette, Salwa Naveed, Evan Odorski, Gillian Price, Elijah Saine, Damien Schofield, Sarah Tavares, Alise Yonush A8 • Friday, November 27, 2015 Killingly Villager

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Morse: Thank you for the support Financial Focus Gratitude To the Editor: letters on my behalf; countless people for I would like to thank the residents of posting my signs on their lawns; the PTO; the Woodstock for their support on Nov. 3. I am WEF; and my fellow school board members, JIM ZAHANSKY happy to return to the Board of Education, especially Cliff Davis and Michele Woz, who INVESTMENT and this time as an elected member, to serve guided me through my campaign and opened ADVISER a six-year term. Without the support and their homes to me. encouragement of many, it would not have I hope that the coming years will prove been possible. to be positive and transformative for the Financial professionals I do want to thank a few special people and Woodstock Public Schools. Although they will typically recommend that thankfulness you review your employ- groups by name. I am grateful for the support be challenging, I think that with improved of my parents, Dinah and Peter O’Brien and communication, more efficient spending and er-sponsored retirement What is the difference between grati- savings plan annually and tude and thankfulness? What is the role Harry Bard; my mother- and father-in-law, greater support for teachers and students Barbara and Stewart Morse; and my hus- Woodstock will continue to thrive and be a when major life changes of stories in our lives? Lately I’ve been occur. If you haven’t revisit- thinking about both questions. band, Jared Morse, and children, Abigail and great place to educate children. Seamus. Also, let me express my sincere grat- ed your plan yet in 2015, the I spent my junior year in college in end of the year may be an itude to the Democratic Town Committee; Megan Bard Morse Normandy. I wasn’t a French major, ideal time to do so. but my political science professor Ian Webster and Sara Harkness for writing Woodstock helped me earn credentials to go. The REEXAMINE YOUR experience was life changing for me, a RISK TOLERANCE small town girl, who wanted adventure. The recent horrors in France brought This past year saw to mind my first whiff of Gauloise, the The baseball game at Elmville moments that would try strong brown tobacco smoked in those even the most resilient I recently made days, the metallic taste of red table wine, were enlisted, and these had investor’s resolve. When a quick trip to the chic allure of every Parisienne, and much fun at first in their prac- you hear media reports Pennsylvania to the endless conversations about philos- tice work near the old Danielson about stock market volatil- see my 95-year-old ophy, food, history and government. Killingly mills, where water could be ity, is your immediate reac- mother before ugly Although I often couldn’t understand drawn directly from the open tion to consider selling some winter weather at 300 half of what was being said, I made up part of the mill trench and from of the stock investments in arrives. the rest. I went to bed each night in an the river in the rear of the mill. your plan? If that’s the case, While I was away, unheated attic room with my mind bub- There was a brick walled chap- you might begin your annu- Killingly Historical bling with ideas. MARGARET el on the south side of Cottage al review by reexamining Center volunteers When Thanksgiving came, we went WEAVER Street (about opposite to the your risk tolerance. Bernie Mitchell and to a small restaurant in Paris and ate Dean residence) built about 1833 Risk tolerance refers to Joe Chauvin spoke a meal the French would never cook as a factory village adjunct to how well you can ride out with several individ- for themselves of turkey, the old Westfield church. It was fluctuations in the value of uals who shared memories about articles potatoes and peas. I’m the first brick building erected on the site your investments while pur- that appeared in previous Killingly at 300 grateful for those expe- of Danielson and was called the ‘conference suing your long-term goals. columns. In reference to the baseball game riences. I was able to house’. No longer needed for church work, An assessment of your risk at Elmville (Nov. 6 column), Al Borders said observe a sophisticated this building was purchased by the borough tolerance considers, among that the field was on Rock Avenue in Elmville culture that was different for an engine house.” (neither Marilyn Labbe other factors, your invest- and was called “Kent’s Field.” The G. Kent on from my own on the sur- nor I had realized that this conference house ment time horizon, your the team was George Kent. Al suggested that face but philosophically was used by the early fire department) accumulation goal, and I call my neighbor Joan Kent, wife of George’s similar at the core. “It was found to be expedient to name the assets you may have outside son, the late Jim Kent. Joan said that the field This week in my own streets. As named at that time they were of your plan account. Your was where Spirol is now located (and con- home, I’ll cook our tra- as follows: Main, Summer, High, Stearns, retirement plan’s education- firmed that with her sister-in-law Claire Kent NANCY WEISS ditional Thanksgiving Hutchins, North, Winter, Reynolds, Davis, al materials likely include Brecia). Joan also commented that George dinner. I’ll be thankful Oak, Mechanics, Railroad, Academy, School, tools to help you evaluate really loved baseball. When he played, the for the food, the presence Central (so called at first), Cottage, Short, your risk tolerance, typ- field would have been in back of the family of family and friends, the self-cleaning Water, Maple and Franklin on the Killingly ically worksheets that ask store. Al Borders added that the R. Elliot on oven that will obliterate the smell of side and besides Main, Tiffany, Front, Elm, a series of questions. After that 1917 team was Ralph Eliot. burned pie filling. I’ll be grateful that Day and South Streets on the Brooklyn side. answering the questions, Al continued by telling Bernie a story that I live in a country that wrestles with A number of them were not streets at all in you will likely be assigned a is quite cute. He said that one of the Killingly great moral questions and thankful that the sense that the word street is commonly risk tolerance ranking from to Providence trolley conductors was named we see ourselves as a unit, no matter understood; they were rather roadways, lanes conservative to aggressive. “Snow” Borders who was born in South how quarrelsome. or passways, named however as prospective In addition, suggested asset Carolina. His mother looked out the window Gratitude is knowing that there are streets. Summer Street is what modern read- allocations are often provid- after he was born and saw that it was snowing good things in the world. The late writ- ers know as Broad, and for Davis Street, read ed for consideration. so she named him Snow. er, Oliver Sacks, completed four essays Spring. There is a High Street in Danielson In 1917 the Elmville section of Killingly was HAVE YOU on the topic of gratitude. He noted the now, but that of the original survey is called a busy place since the connection was made EXPERIENCED ANY joy of loving and being loved in return, in present times Peckham’s Lane. there for individuals wishing to switch from LIFE CHANGES? of giving and receiving and, most of all “Maple Street in the middle fifties was a the trolley that ran between Danielson and being, “…a sentient being, a thinking pleasant and quiet nook, with so few residenc- Putnam to the one that ran to Providence. A Since your last retirement animal on this beautiful planet, and es that we can name them. On the side toward small station was situated at the foot of Dog plan review, did you get that has been an enormous privilege the Quinebaug — Danielson homestead, mill Hill Road. When the trolley stopped running married or divorced, buy or and adventure.” tenement somewhat off the street, William about 1920-1921, the former station became an C. Tucks, and George Danielson. On the side sell a house, have a baby, Being thankful for the people who ice cream parlor and lunchroom. For a photo toward the Five Mile River — Emory A. or send a child to college? went before us is relevant now. I believe see “Images of America Killingly,” by Natalie Angell (site covered by the weave shed of the Perhaps you or your spouse in the power of stories and look for L. Coolidge and Robert A. Spencer, p. 84. A Danielson Cotton Co. mill), Danforth Newell, changed jobs, received a ways to preserve the thoughts of others. photo of Kent’s Store can be found on p. 86 of and Zebina Adams. Returning back to the promotion, or left the work- It seems I am in good company. the same volume. [For those of you who are corner, there was the old Danielson store, force entirely. Has some- Listening to a pod cast in the car, I not familiar with Elmville, think of the local- which, in the middle sixties, was moved over one in your family experi- heard a quote from the author, Joan ity near the Dayville Post Office on Route 12]. to Water Street and changed into a tenement enced a change in health? Didion, on the power of stories: “ We Many of you remember an Elmville mill house.” (WCT 3/8/1917). Or maybe you inherited a tell ourselves stories in order to live,” that is no longer standing, the old wooden I’ll have a little more about these extracts in sum of money that has had she said. Killingly Worsted Mill (Litch Mill) that was a future column. a material impact on your Stories may not precisely be the dif- leased by the Hale Manufacturing Company Christmas is rapidly approaching. “Images net worth. Any of these sit- ference between life and death, but they in the 1950’s and burned in 1978. Joe said that of America, Killingly Revisited,”by Natalie uations can affect both your do form our ideas of our families, our his grandfather, two great aunts, and a great L. Coolidge is available at the Killingly current and future financial communities and ourselves. Stories uncle all worked in that mill — and walked Historical Center for $19.99 and would make situation. give us a sense of identity and what to work. A photo of the Litch Mill and a little a wonderful present. Copies of old maps and In addition, if your mar- we think we did or may do. Recall the more info appears on page 16 of “Images of other booklets are also available. I’ll mention ital situation has changed, stories where people opine about what America Killingly Revisited,” by Natalie L. them by name in a future column. you may want to review the might have been or how much they Coolidge. beneficiary designations in struggled. Better yet, rejoice in the tales Ed Baranski spoke to Joe and added anoth- Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly your plan account to make of triumph and humor that make for er first name to those who played on the 1917 Municipal Historian. Special thanks to sure they reflect your cur- lively dinner table talk. baseball team. Caffrey’s first name was Harry Bernie Mitchell, Joe Chauvin, Al Borders, rent wishes. With many The holidays are a perfect time to (Harry T.). He was Ed’s grandfather and Joe Ed Baranski, Joan Kent and Claire Brecia for employer-sponsored plans, gather stories. There is even an app Chauvin’s great uncle. Joe’s comment was “a materials used in this column. For addition- your spouse is automati- to help, of course. At thegreatlisten. Dog Hill Caffrey.” al information visit the Killingly Historical cally your plan beneficiary org one can find a way to connect to I have been extracting and typing a series Center Wednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 unless he or she waives that StoryCorps, a program I have long of columns on Danielson Before the Civil p.m. (or by appointment), visit www.killing- right in writing. admired. The program urges teachers War by H.V. Arnold that appeared in the lyhistory.org, or call 860-779-7250. Mail for the to have students interview people over 1917 Windham County Transcripts. I found Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society, REASSESS YOUR 65 and record the interview on their the following excerpts quite informative and Inc. or the Killingly Historical Center should RETIREMENT INCOME smart phones using the new Storycorps. interesting and hope you will also. These be sent to P.O. Box 265, Danielson, CT 06329. NEEDS app. The interviews can be uploaded to notes refer to 1854-55 after the Borough had Margaret Weaver may be reached at marga- the StoryCorps Archive at the Library been chartered. [email protected]. Note: Neither the After you evaluate your of Congress. I signed up and although I “The question of a fire company and new Killingly Historical Center nor I have Caller risk tolerance and consid- am not a teacher, I plan to find a way to engine came up at the earlier meetings of ID. Please leave your name and phone num- er any life changes, you record some interviews and add them to the court of burgesses and in 1855 an engine ber when calling. Thank you. Note the new may want to take another the mix. I hope others will do the same. which was named ‘Minnetexit’ was procured post office box number for the historical look at the future. Have Sample questions provided at the site in Troy, N.Y. Quite a volunteer company, center. your dreams for retirement might make holiday gatherings more mainly of the young men of the borough, changed at all? And if so, memorable and the sources of both grat- will those changes affect itude and thankfulness. how much money you will need to live on? Maybe you’ve reconsidered plans LETTERS We don’t have a set limit, but if you to relocate or travel exten- keep it around 600 words or so, you’re sively, or now plan to start a going to have a better chance at seeing Extra! Extra! Read All About It! business or work part-time all your words in print. during retirement. We think you’re important enough to tell all our read- If you want to write a bit longer about All of these factors can ers to turn to the Opinion pages and read your Letters a particular issue, maybe a guest Your affect your retirement to the Editor. Turn column is your cup of tea. If you income needs, which in turn But first, you have to write us! do that, try to keep it between 700-800 affects how much you need Mail your letters to the VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS, P.O. words. to save and how you invest Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 Remember, libelous remarks and/or today. Or e-mail your letters to the editor at aminor@stone personal attacks are a no-no and could bridgepress.com. IS YOUR ASSET lead to your letter not being published. ALLOCATION STILL ON You’ll need to provide your name and place of resi- So, what are you waiting for? Start writing! dence, along with a phone number, so we can verify the TRACK? letter is yours. Turn To ZAHANKSY page ­­­A9 K­ illingly Villager Friday, November 27, 2015• A9 Chiming in about clocks WHAT IS IT?

Clocks have evolved greatly, timepieces were fine tuned to be even since the mid 20th century. accurate at sea. In the 1960’s and 1970’s you prob- The pendulums that were ably used a windup alarm clock developed were used in Tall Case that had a bell alarm with hour (also known as Grandfather) and minute hands. You are now clocks in the 17th century. likely to wake up to music or American craftsman created the buzz of an alarm and check fine examples in the 18th and the time on the digital face as 19th century. A January “Robb you reach for the snooze button. Report” article stated that a rare The measurement of time has circa 1740 Philadelphia Tall Case been important since prehistor- clock sold for $1.6 million in 2004. ic people recorded the phases Banjo clocks were produced of the moon and the position in the early 19th century by CONTEST ENTRY FORM Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 of the stars. Many innovations clockmakers including Simon occurred in recording time, well Willard of Grafton. They are Deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 before the production of electric called banjo clocks because their My guess is:______clocks. shape resembles the musical An Egyptian instrument. Some of Willard’s sundial still clocks can bring five figure Last week’s answer:The logo on the sign at the entrance exists from prices. Other Willard family Courtesy photo to St. Marie-Greenhalgh Complex in Putnam. 800 BC accord- members were also clock mak- Effingham Embree Period brack- ing to his- ers. The Willard museum in et clock brought $13,800 at our Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? toryworld. North Grafton, offers visitors August auction. net. A water the opportunity to view Willard pressed wood. The gingerbread The Villager has it to give. clock (clep- clocks. clocks sell for prices similar to sydra) used Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! Bracket clocks are shelf clocks Ogee clocks. the amount that were produced in the late Clocks follow the same rules of water that Name______18th and early 19th century. as most other antiques and col- dripped from Antiques, Many were made by English lectibles. Earlier pieces that are Address______a tank to mea- manufacturers and labeled with well crafted command strong sure time. It Collectibles American clockmakers’ names. prices. Clocks in good working State______Zip______Telephone#______is estimated Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, We sold one in our last auction condition with original parts are & Estates to have been that brought $13,800. attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Woodstock, in front the most desirable to collectors. of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to (860) 928-5946. All photos are used from the In the 1830’s Ogee clocks were Our Ashby, online auction of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, WAYNE TUISKULA 14th to 16th developed in the United States. includes a 1963 GMC hot rod Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and where it can be seen. Answers century. An The have an “S” shaped (Ogee) truck, 1934 Chevrolet Cabriolet will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager and Woodstock hourglass molding in a rectangular case. Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with the correct answer will be included in a ran- classic kit car, John Deere trac- dom drawing. One lucky winner will receive $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! filled with sand was common in The values are lower than earli- tor and vintage automobile parts 18th century British pulpits. er clocks with examples typical- along with antiques, collectibles A Buddhist monk built a tower ly selling for less than $100 to the and other personal property. We clock in 1094 that used a water low $100’s. continue to pickup some quality monthly, basis, it’s import- wheel and incorporated mechan- Connecticut had many clock antiques for our Jan. 28 live auc- ZAHANSKY ant to take a look at least once continued from page A8­­­ ical clockwork. European clock makers who produced a variety tion. Our website www.central- a year. With a little annual makers developed a clock in 1275 of clocks in the 19th century. Seth massauctions.com has a link to maintenance, you can help that was accurate to within a Thomas, Ansonia, New Haven, both events. Once you have assessed your plan keep working for quarter hour a day. 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BOOKSTORE single week and peo- to the cause, and the Street and it went out facing, those of us who staff. Weigel said they ple can some and enjoy 30-plus volunteers who of business for various are adults are looking are always seeking new continued from page A­­­ 1 books at rock bottom have all donated their reasons, but it will be at what’s going on and additions to their stock, prices. We want people own time and effort to great to have this one,” we’re daunted by it. however only near mint week rather than only all over northeastern making the store and he said. They’re going to have books will be accepted once or twice a year. Connecticut and the tri- early success. Hallbergh’s appreci- to deal with all of this. for donation and no “I’m absolutely over- state area to have access Killingly Town ation and enthusiasm If a person is literate, if encyclopedias, former whelmed,” said Weigel, to books. A lot of people Council Chairman John was shared by oth- a person reads, if a per- library copies, outdated a former librarian for still love that hard copy Hallbergh joined in on ers who joined for the son understands human medical or diet books Killingly. “I’ve been book in their hand.” the special ribbon cut- grand opening, as book emotions and events and or magazines will be running the St. James With eight rooms of ting and official opening fans young and old filed things that are going on accepted. All donations Book Sales for 18 years books from different for the store, and said into the shop to seek they will be able to cope can be made at St. James and for years people eras and genres all orga- he thinks the store is a out hidden treasures on better with the world,” School any day the said I needed a perma- nized and ready for pur- magnificent addition to the shelves of the store. Weigel said. “It makes school is open. Pourings nent location. One of the chase, Weigel spared no the community. With many of these life easier. People who & Passages is open for problems with running expense when putting “They’re very rea- early customers being read I think have an eas- business Wednesdays a book sale is the set his own time and ener- sonable and it’s all vol- members of the young- ier time in life because through Saturdays up and the tear down, gy into organizing the unteer. The space was er community in town, they are able to cope and except on holidays and another is if people store and presenting donated, the people who Weigel said it is those understand.” or days with extreme are away they miss it or the product for all to see work here are all vol- young readers that he All of the books sold inclement weather. they forget or they have in the most organized unteers. I think it will hopes to touch the most. at the shop are donated a medical emergency. manner possible. Weigel be a great addition to “That’s why we’re so and gently used while Jason Bleau may be Whatever the case, they gave extensive credit Main Street. Years ago, proud that me have a all proceeds go to St. reached at 508-909-4129, can’t get to the sale. For to Gerardi Insurance if people remember, beautiful children’s James School, not one or by e-mail at jason@ this store, we’ll be open Services, who donated there was a book store area. The world that penny into the pock- stonebridgepress.com. four days a week every the space free of charge at the other end of Main these young people are ets of the workers and Courtney, Murphy weigh in on Syrian refugee crisis

REFUGEES doing enough to ensure refu- screening refugees. Courtney my hope that the House lead- ing agreements that are pend- gees that are accepted are not said he feels the nation can be ership will put as much effort ing in the EU and between continued from page A­­­ 1 members of terrorist organi- doing more to ensure anyone into the speedy passage of a the EU and the United States zations overseas. entering United States bor- bill to keep our security agen- today. The Safe Harbor agree- whether or not any more ref- Just under a week fol- ders are not here to do our cies and humanitarian efforts ment and the Umbrella law ugees should be welcomed lowing the Paris attacks, people harm. fully funded for the next year enforcement agreement, to within our borders. With the Congressman Joe Courtney “Americans want to know as it has in quickly passing name two. Those agreements debate only growing more was one of many to vote in — and deserve to know — that this bill today.” need to be signed in order for intense, two Connecticut leg- favor of House Bill 4038, called their government is rigorous- While Courtney was doing the Visa Waiver Program to islators have shown they too the American SAFE Act, ly and thoroughly review- his part in Congress, Sen. continue. We need to know are concerned about whether which calls for change in the ing all refugee candidates to Chris Murphy released his that Europeans are populat- or not the Untied States is country’s existing process for ensure no one is taking advan- own statement on Nov. 19, call- ing our No Fly List with the tage of our nation’s generosi- ing for more scrutiny when it best information available in ty to commit violence here,” comes to accepting refugees order to protect Americans.” Courtney said in a press as well. Murphy announced Murphy called it com- release on Nov. 19 after the efforts in the Senate to monsense that terrorist sus- passing of the bill. “The pro- strengthen the Visa Waiver pects shouldn’t be allowed cess in place today to screen Program in the United States, to purchase weapons in the any refugee seeking to enter presenting a bipartisan bill United States and drove home the United States is already called the Judicial Redress the point that the Judicial extensive, featuring more Act, which he co-authored, Redress Act will help put an than a dozen layers of review that he claimed emphasizes end to that. by our security and intelli- the importance of European “Shame on us if we can’t find gence agencies and additional and United States law enforce- bipartisan, common ground screening for those arriving ment cooperation in keeping to make sure that terrorists from Syria. The heightened the United States safe. are on the same list as crim- awareness of the threat posed Murphy said the act is inals of those who are pro- by ISIL gives Congress the meant to close loopholes in the hibited to buy guns,” Murphy opportunity to build on this system that currently allow said. “It simply stands to rea- effective screening process individuals on terror watch son that instead of focusing already in place to address lists to purchase firearms on 2,000 highly vetted immi- the legitimate concerns that and explosives in the United grants, we should be focusing many in eastern Connecticut, States. Murphy emphasized on the 20 million lightly vetted and around the country, feel that the refugee program immigrants who come to this today.” serves to rescue women, chil- country every year.” Courtney said he views dren and the elderly who have Murphy added that the the American SAFE Act as fallen victim to the deteriorat- United States should be focus- a step in the right direction ing conditions in Syria and ing on not only protecting its to expand on what he says is surrounding regions, and that own citizens, but lending a an already efficient process to while tighter scrutiny is need- helping hand to victims of ter- enhance the nation’s security ed, the United States needs to ror in the process. while still allowing the coun- remember what it stands for “America can, at the same try to serve as a safe haven while keeping a watchful eye time, protect our country and for those truly seeking refuge on who it decides to aid in the help rescue others who have from the destruction oversees. process. been victims of torture and “This bill, however, should “Every night when I go terror. And that’s going to be not be confused for a solution home to my 7-year-old and our focus moving forward,” to the urgent and larger issues my 4-year-old, I’m reminded Murphy said. that face our nation includ- of my sacred obligation — While many in the nation ing the ongoing tragedy of the first and foremost — to keep agree with one or both of the humanitarian crisis in Syria this country safe. And that’s sentiments in Murphy’s state- and the ongoing threat posed reinforced by the hundreds ment, the debate is sure to by the terrorist group ISIL,” of phone calls that I’ve got- continue as the nation tries Courtney added. “Notably, ten over the course of the last to find an effective solution while it took only a few days few days reminding me, and to a growing problem as the to bring this bill to the floor all of us, of that responsibili- Syrian Civil War’s ripple this week, Congress has yet to ty,” Murphy said during the effect continues to expand in pass a spending bill to keep the Nov. 19 press conference. “I’m the wake of the tragic Nov. 13 government open beyond Dec. going to be pleased to join Sen. events that rocked the world. 11 as well as the authorization [Donna] Feinstein to work on for military force submitted legislation to tighten the Visa Jason Bleau may be reached by the President in February Waiver Program, and one of at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at to guide our nation’s efforts, my contributions would be [email protected]. along with our international this: there are a number of partners, to combat ISIL. It is important information shar-

woodstock business association Invites you to our Holiday Open House november 28 &29 Saturday & Sunday Come to the country to experience the way holiday shopping should be. Each Woodstock business invites you to enjoy great customer service, refreshments, and holiday promotions. To help our local families, the merchants will be collecting nonperishable food items or a money donation. Coco’s Cottage Scranton’s Shops Treasures and Trash 253 Rt. 171 300 Rt. 169 Consignment Shoppe Garden Gate/Periwinkles Sweet Evalina’s 1115 Rt. 169 260 Rt. 171 688 Rt. 169 Taylor Brooke Winery Primitive Crow The Christmas Barn 848 Rt. 171 290 Rt. 169 835 Rt. 169 For more information go to: ExploreWoodstock.com “Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” ConnecticutsQuietCorner www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com K­ illingly Villager Friday, November 27, 2015• A11 Model A Club makes special stop in Quiet Corner

CLASSIC CARS cles out for a spin while trip to the Quiet Corner, off their hard work. it was an honor and a ern Connecticut are rel- also exploring some of their appearance left “The club gives us privilege to welcome atively rare, the group continued from page A­­­ 1 the hidden gems their quite a mark with locals an opportunity to get his new brothers and showed a lot of appre- home state has to offer. turning out to see the together with others and sisters in the club to a ciation for the welcome bers, the club brought “Usually once a cars at their different get help from each other region he calls home. greetings they received a parade of 15 restored month, or sometimes stops throughout the and show off our vehi- “It’s nice to show from the towns on their and fully functional more than once a towns of northeastern cles,” said Beckman. them a little bit of our way through. While Model A Fords to the month, we get together Connecticut, and some “It’s cool when people area. It’s a lot different locals had the chance to Quiet Corner, making and take a tour. We find heading outside as the come over and ask us than some of the other embrace a part of his- stops at several shops a place of interest to go parade made their way about our cars and it’s places they’ve seen,” tory they don’t see very in the region including driving and just enjoy by their homes to view good exposure for us. he said. “It’s nice to be often in the Model As, The Christmas Barn our cars on the drive,” the antiques on their People enjoy seeing able to show off what we the club members had in Woodstock, where said Beckman. “We’re trip. the cars. I think a lot do. It’s an ideal area for the chance to experience The Villager caught up actually the first Model Beckman said the club of times folks enjoy it the cars that we drive. the beauty and culture with members to talk A restorers club in the enjoys its visits to north- because they remember These roads are quiet of the Quiet Corner. Not about their appear- whole world. We start- eastern Connecticut, when they had a car like and it’s been a very a bad result for a simple ance in northeastern ed here in Connecticut, having made a trip to that.” enjoyable trip.” Sunday afternoon drive. Connecticut. in Hartford. We have a Putnam in the past to One of the club’s new- The Model As made Club President clubhouse in East Berlin explore the antique est members, Andrew their way into Putnam Jason Bleau may be Charles Beckman said and we have monthly shops on Main Street, Oliver, happens to be a after their stops in reached at 508-909-4129, the ride through the meetings where we talk and that the ride is more resident of Woodstock, Woodstock for some or by e-mail at jason@ region is one of many about these tours and than just a chance to get and joined the club ear- pizza and ice cream stonebridgepress.com. the club does through- where we will go next.” together as brothers in a lier this year after pur- before making their way out Connecticut as they While it’s not the first club, it’s also a chance to chasing his Model A in out of the region. While take their antique vehi- time the club has made a see new things and show 2014. Oliver said he felt their visits to northeast- Putnam Science Academy looks to reboot athletic program

SCIENCE programs competing at the faculty and administrators Madness event on Nov. 15, here? There are a number of varsity levels. As most know, who always support our ath- where more than 200 fans and reasons. Academics, expo- continued from page A­­­ 1 basketball was the sport that letes. I’ve said this a number supporters came together to sure, a different environment, we really excelled at.” of times. When you have that view the school’s revamped but we’ve helped so many basketball program now back The school is entering its much support it’s pretty hard gymnasium and welcome kids and that’s what makes in full swing with the school’s 10th year at the varsity level not to be successful,” Espinosa back their beloved team. The Putnam Science Academy return to form. after kicking off the program said. “We have a lot of special program was capped off by special,” Espinosa said. Espinosa, who has been in the 2005-06 school year. things going on right now. one of PSA’s shining stars, “That’s what it’s all about. with the academy since it Since then, the school has First of all, we have 18 stu- Mammadou Diarra, signing We’ve helped out so many opened in 2002, and has seen had postgraduate students dents, and out of the 18, 10 of a letter of intent to play for kids and I’m proud of that. It’s the athletics program grow become a part of the basket- them have Division 1 basket- the University of Connecticut, not just basketball. It’s about into something truly spe- ball and athletics programs, ball scholarship offers, which something that Espinosa said bringing in good kids that are cial in that time, expressed and tallied 173 varsity bas- is pretty amazing. Also, we’re drives home the significance focused, determined and hun- extreme optimism that the ketball game wins and many one of three teams in New of not only the sports pro- gry and don’t just want to be program will continue to be top 10 placements in state England to be sponsored by gram, but Putnam Science better athletes they want to great and that the future looks and national competitions, one of the best brand names Academy as a whole to the be better people and students. bright for PSA athletics. including six championships. throughout the country and students who call it home. It’s exciting to be back here. “People that know me know Espinosa said he feels lucky to that’s Under Armor. So this is “That’s what Putnam I’m thankful to be here and to how special this place is to be a part of such a successful something new and it’s really Science Academy does for be working with the adminis- me,” Espinosa said during program, and is looking for- special.” kids and what it did for tration and faculty and these the Nov. 13 press conference. ward to an equally successful Known by the nickname Mammadou. I can be up here young men.” “The school is a special place future as the program gets a the Mustangs, the Putnam talking about success story and with the school growing second life. Science Academy’s basket- upon success story upon suc- Jason Bleau may be reached the athletic department grew, “I’m lucky to have tremen- ball program kicked off its cess story of kids that we’ve at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at and at one point we had six dous coaches and players and new season with the Mustang helped out. Why do kids come [email protected]. Grappler truck to help with cleanup efforts after weather events

TRUCK sible for housing and maintenance of Hendricks said. “I can see that. It’s but the entire region as recent weath- the equipment with Killingly estab- definitely one of those things where er events like Hurricane Irene in 2011 continued from page A­­­ 1 lishing an account that would be used you don’t use the equipment very have left local towns in shambles as for replacement or repairs as funding often, but you’re happy you have it they await cleanup efforts to prog- the three towns together and you take was accumulated in the account from when you need it.” ress. Calling it a “worst-case scenar- that grant off the cost then you’re rentals of the vehicle or other sources. Hendricks said the town’s Highway io” purchase, Hendricks said he feels left with $60,000 so that price will be While the Town Council did put Department would be responsible for the purchase will be a big step in the split evenly between the three towns. its vote of approval to the purchase, managing the vehicle by utilizing a right direction to keeping the three Killingly being the lead town basically Hendricks admitted that not every- preventative maintenance program host communities at the very least as means that on paper, we own the piece one was supportive of the idea and already in place and that any towns prepared as possible for what Mother of equipment.” addressed some of the biggest con- that use the truck would need to pay Nature may bring in years to come. The $60,000 would be split up to cerns with the truck. for repairs if something were to hap- $20,000 per town, which Killingly at “If there were any objections the pen during use. Jason Bleau may be reached at 508- least would include in it’s upcoming most prominent one has been that it’s The town manager added that he 909-4129, or by e-mail at jason@stone- budget projections for the new fiscal a really expensive piece of equipment feels the truck will be a massive asset bridgepress.com. year. The town would also be respon- that’s not going to get used very often,” to not only the Killingly community, BRACKEN Memorial Library CRAFT DAY details the life of Silver Star SPECIAL HOLIDAY CRAFT Saturday, December 5 recipient Calvin Heath - D Co., & STORY TIME @ 10:00 a.m. 3/187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Saturday, December 12 from Putnam, CT. Heath was Who says 9:30 a.m. seriously wounded in 1968 crafts are Come to Bracken Memorial during a vicious battle near the just for kids? Library for a VERY special story jungles of Phuoc Vinh, Vietnam. Come get in time. We will be starting the He returned the holiday morning with Christmas crafts home to a spirit with us and then Santa & Mrs. Claus will military system as we make ornaments perfect be visiting the library! unprepared for any book lover! Mrs. Claus will be reading a to care for There will be tea, coffee, story and bringing cookies for its wounded pastries, and holiday music to the kids to enjoy! Sign up by warriors and a enjoy as we make this fun craft. calling the library at 928-0046 or PAWS Cat of the country with This is free – you just need to emailing [email protected]. little tolerance for those who eek erci sign up! Sign up by emailing Deb Be sure to bring your camera W : M Sharpe at [email protected] fought. It would take Heath This is Merci! Just as her name suggests, she is a sweet or by calling the library at 860- more than 30 years to restore his and well-mannered young lady. She is a big girl with a 928-0046 stolen honor and his benefits. big heart, and striking tiger stripes! The bright orange Joe has spoken locally about this on top of her nose makes her easy to spot even among the GUEST AUTHOR other tabbies in the shelter. book and people have said his Merci loves to meet new people and she positively Thursday, December 10 presentation was phenomenal. loves one-on-one attention! She may have always been 7:00 p.m. If you missed his other book this way, but it may also be due to the fact that her owner Local author and historian passed away, and the surviving family did not want her. talks, please consider joining us Merci just wants to love everyone, yet everyone who Joe Lindley will be giving a for this one. This is free & open to loved her through her life has been taken away. presentation about his book This sweet girl has become more comfortable at the the public. Please join us! shelter lately and is beginning to realize that there are Forgotten Hero. Forgotten Hero people other than her late owner who may love her just as much! The volunteers have certainly fallen in love. Woodstock Academy Campus. Parking is available along Hill Cemetery Rd. Just cleaning Merci’s cage, as our volunteers do for every cat, will make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, For more information, call the library at 860-928-0046, because this warm and fuzzy girl will simply purr, butt email [email protected], or “Like” the library on Facebook. her head against your hand, and give you all the love she has. Merci is a mild-mannered, golden-hearted lady just waiting for a loving family to call hers for forever. Will you be that family for Merci? Merci is up-to-date on vaccines, tested negative for FIV/FeLV and has been spayed. If you would like to give Merci the forever family she so deeply deserves, please call the PAWS shelter at (860) www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com 480-1104. A12 • Friday, November 27, 2015 Killingly Villager United Services celebrates year with Annual Dinner

United Services President/CEO Diane Manning honored Alison Dvorak, a registered dietician and wellness consultant who has led “Cooking Matters” training for the agency’s staff and has also completed well- ness reviews for the agency’s residential program, with a Community Partnership Award at the agency’s Annual Dinner.

Courtesy photos United Services President/CEO Diane Manning honored VFW Post #5446 Commander Ed Bergman and Sr. Vice Commander Sherry Wozniak with a Community Partnership Award at the agency’s Annual Dinner Thursday, Nov. 19. The VFW post provides hot Thanksgiving meals for United Services residential program in Plainfield.

CANTERBURY — United we do without the dedicated Nuhfer of Columbia; Terri Services, Inc., Connecticut’s support of local, state and fed- Pearsall of Putnam; Cheryl largest private, nonprofit eral government officials as Lewis of Putnam; Michael behavioral health center, cel- well as health and human ser- Turano of Canterbury; Anne ebrated its 51st Anniversary vice providers, and all our com- Konczakowski of Windham; Thursday, Nov. 19, with its munity supporters.” and Maximo Garcia of Annual Dinner held at Wrights United Services outpatient Willimantic. Mill Farm in Canterbury. mental health caseload is now United Services also hon- United Services President/ 248 percent of what it was in ored retiring board members CEO Diane L. Manning reflect- 2007, yet the agency’s resourc- Attorney Sheldon Mossberg United Services President/CEO Diane Manning honored Windham Hospital ed on United Services event- es to meet this rising demand of Willimantic, who served on staff members Lynne McPhee and Karen Barbone, who were instrumen- ful past year, which included remain near the level of seven the board since 2007 and as tal in implementing the Windham Hospital Bi-lingual Diabetic Education addition of new programming years ago, Manning said. chairman from 2012 to 2014 and Groups, with a Community Partnership Award. in Jail Diversion and addition- United Services elected new Barbara Presson of Pomfret, al intensive family services in board leadership for the 2015-16 who served on the board from Reunification and Therapeutic year as well as four new mem- 1999 to 2008 and 2009 to 2015. Matters” training for staff and were Senior Secretary Jackie Family Time. The agency also bers Thursday. In addition to the new and has also completed wellness Wackerman, Secretary Carole underwent its most significant United Services’ new Board returning Board members, reviews for the agency’s resi- Valone, and Adult Outpatient change in program array in leadership includes treasurer United Services President and dential program. Services Program Manager years with the addition of the John Deary, of Pomfret, and CEO Diane Manning recog- • Lynne McPhee and Karen Jo-Ann Maben. Marking 15 Behavioral Health Home, an secretary Romeo Blackmar, of nized three community part- Barbone, of Windham Hospital, years with the agency were innovative program integrat- Pomfret. ners whose support over the who were instrumental in Case Manager Dean Leanna, ing primary care and wellness New members elected to previous year made a par- implementing the Windham Client Access Specialist programming with behavioral the United Services Board of ticularly large impact in the Hospital Bi-lingual Diabetic Cheryl Vargas, Intensive health services. Directors were John Fournier, programs United Services pro- Education Groups. Family Preservation Program “Celebrations such as our of Willimantic; Preston and vides to northeast Connecticut. United Services staff were Manager Sherry Bernier, annual dinner remind us of Idun Green, of Windham; Among those honored were: honored for their long-standing Payroll Specialist Kathy the valuable roles played by Robert Young, of Dayville, and • Commander Ed Bergman service to the organization and LeClair, Medical Records our dedicated staff, as well Todd Pearsall, of Woodstock. and Sr. Vice Commander the residents of Connecticut’s Manager Sandy Pambuku, as our vital community part- Returning Board members Sherry Wozniak of VFW “Quiet Corner.” Celebrating Case Manager Kerrie Sisavat, ners, in our efforts to save and include chairman Jeffrey Post #5446, who provide hot 30 years was Vice President and Budget and Grants Analyst improve the lives of individ- Kramer, of Storrs; vice-chair- Thanksgiving meals for United of Services Earl Henrichon. Julie Potvin. The agency also uals, families and children,” man Linda Loretz of Ellington; Services residential program, Celeste Chartier, program honored 16 employees who said Manning. “Each of us has Mary Bromm of Ashford; Milner House, in Plainfield; manager for intensive, home- have been with the agency for a vital role to play in ‘creating James Clark of Canterbury; • Alison Dvorak, a registered based services, marked 25 years 5 and 10 years. healthy communities’ and we Robert Leonard of Dayville; Dr. dietician and wellness con- with the agency. Celebrating cannot continue the vital work John Duers of Chaplin; Jeanne sultant who has led “Cooking 20 years with the agency

Special Rosary and Day Kimball Healthcare Devotion to celebrate life Birth Announcements in all its stages BROOKLYN — Everyone Oct. 8 Wentworth of North Grosvenordale. (Richmond) and William Petrides of is invited to join the Knights A daughter born to Jessica Marie Oct. 14 Dayville. of Columbus at a special Our (Rowe) and Brian Quinn of Griswold. A son, born to Nicole Preston Gleason Oct. 29 Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose A daughter born to Shannon Kelley of Putnam and Joshua Dexter. A son born to Dinah Elaine (Lanham) Rosary and Devotion for Life on (Vaughan) and Steven Danis, of Sterling. Oct. 16 and Bryce Dietz of Jewett City. Saturday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m., at Oct. 13 A daughter born to Victoria Ann A daughter, born to Kristen Our Lady of La Salette Church, A daughter born to Taryn Marie (Lindsay) and Derrick Barnaby of Normandin of Putnam and Jeremy 21 Providence Road, Route 6, Canterbury. Gradelski. Brooklyn. Oct. 21 Oct. 30 There will be time allowed for A son born to Gwynn Elizabeth Jarvis A son, born to Amy Sue (Coman) and devotions an hour before and an Every Mattress On Sale! of Wauregan and Leon Lefevre Jr. Donald Hoeing of Thompson. hour after the Rosary, so more A son born to Amanda Larochelle of A daughter, born to Melisa Ennis of Free Delivery • Free Set-Up people can attend. Dayville and Joseph Suntheimer. Brooklyn. Since 1960, Knights of Free 12 Months Oct. 26 Oct. 31 Columbus throughout North A daughter born to Ashely Elizabeth A daughter, born to Felicia Marie No Interest • Free Lay-a-ways America have brought silver (Espada) and Joel Espada of Dayville. (King) and Trevor Rodman of Pomfret. roses on annual pilgrimages, to Oct. 28 celebrate the Culture of Life and A son, born to Jillian Marie to show respect and support for all people, from conception to nat- ural death. The event will be hosted by 53 Schofield Ave. OPEN Town announces adjusted trash Mystical Rose Council 49, Knights Route 12, Dudley, MA Mon, Tues, of Columbus, of Wauregan. For Wed, Sat 9-5 pickup schedule information, please call Council 49 Grand Knight Cliff Soucy at 508.943.0234 Thurs & Fri DON’T PUTNAM — The Town of Putnam will have an adjust- (860) 774-6796. hortonfurniture.com 9-6 MISS ed trash and recycling pick up schedule the week of Nov. Sun 11-3 23, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. A THING! The trash scheduled for Thursday, Thanksgiving Day will be picked up Friday and Friday’s pick up will be on Saturday. There will be no change for the Monday, Gallo Video Tuesday and Wednesday pickup. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday. & Lingerie Get them a gift they will never forget. We have the area’s largest selection of lingerie, adult movies, toys, lotions and magazines! Under the Direction of Charles J. Pietrello We are conveniently located at exit 2 Presents off 395 behind Friendly’s Restaurant Locally Owned & Operated out of Southbridge 129 East Main St. “Mass in G” 8 yd. - 10 yd. - 15 yd. - 30 yd. Roll Offs Webster, MA By Franz Schubert or Rte. 9 Shrewsbury, MA We’ve got a dumpster Bring this ad for a FREE DVD (retail value $19.99) & Holiday Classics for all your needs! with a minimum purchase of $50. Expires 2-29-16 Saturday, December 5, 2015 7:00 PM Residential Pick-up Sunday, December 6, 2015 2:30 PM with single stream recycling READING St. Joseph’s Church NEWSPAPERS 194 Oxford St North, Auburn, MA - Roll Off • All Sizes - Containerized Service - Tickets $12.00 RECYCLING: Commercial, Industrial, Residential IS A QUEST For Ticket Information Call 508-832-7711 ext 2036 Toll Free 1-800-242-7655 • 508 764-6677 LIKE NO OTHER K­ illingly Villager Friday, November 27, 2015 • A13 Smiles on FACES at FAHS

Peggy Church, of Chaplin, demonstrates weaving on a loom.

CANTERBURY — It was a dark and in many different media, styles, colors, Photos courtesy Sean Tate stormy day Saturday, Oct. 3, but inside patterns, textures, and forms along with the Finnish Hall in Canterbury, there several craft demonstrations beckoned Elaine Moe, of Millers Falls, Mass., sets up birch bark crafts in Heritage Museum. was an enlightening and upbeat atmo- viewers to visit all the lively spaces on sphere at the 5th Annual FACES at the floor as well as on the historic stage. FAHS. The lovely and pristine mandolin and Once again, the Fine Art & Craft mountain dulcimer music of Mack and Exhibit & Sale at the Finnish American Melanie Johnston of Hampton provided Heritage Society was presented in con- a counterpoint to the steady, soft dia- junction with The Last Green Valley’s logues between attendees and artisans. Walktober. This multi-faceted event A brief walk up an indoor ramp was held throughout the many levels of brought guests to the 1998 addition the hall. At the last minute, space was of the Finnish Hall. Three longtime found in the hall for most of the outdoor FAHS members, Katrina Bousquet, displays, but two intrepid artisans, by Stan Karro, and Anita Smiley guided setting up their displays in outdoor people through the climate controlled tents, demonstrated the characteris- Archives, Heritage Museum, and tic of “sisu” (determination, persever- Library. Folks were also able to wit- ance, and stamina) that Finns hold ness and acquire information on two dear. Deb Ginter of Putnam with her distinctly Finnish crafts – birch bark noteworthy raku and stoneware pot- crafts and the creation of flax fibers tery and Brooklyn’s Marc Provost with (used for household linens as well as his exquisitely turned wooden bowls the traditional Finnish garb on dis- braved the elements to welcome many play) using an antique Finnish spin- stalwart attendees. ning wheel. FAHS member and artisan, Once inside the hall, people gravitat- Penny Harris Bennett’s original fine art ed downstairs thanks to the enticing photo cards presented another opportu- aromas emanating from the FACES at nity to shop locally in the museum. FAHS Café, coordinated by Woodstock’s Local shopping is one of the goals Dale Froehlich. In addition to the warm- of FACES at FAHS as is the desire to ing comfort food, coffee, and pulla bread introduce and reinforce the many offer- (Finnish cardamom coffee bread), the ings of FAHS to the community at large. lively accordion music of FAHS’s Mike Many people have worked diligently Kotowski, demonstrations of woodcarv- for the past five years to make this ing and weaving by several artisans, Walktober event successful and popu- and the making and selling of delicate lar. The FACES at FAHS Committee sea glass jewelry by Jennifer Stone of always welcomes new members and Mansfield had folks lingering long after suggestions and the Finnish Hall offers their repast was finished. an intimate, friendly, and welcoming Entering the main level of the hall atmosphere – regardless of the weather! FACES from the stage. one was immediately aware that this was a very special event. Stunning dis- plays of extremely high caliber works SIBT donates $260 to The Arc TREE SERVICE • SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS

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PUTNAM — Held annu- ally on the weekend before Thanksgiving, the Handcuff Hunger Food Drive received a helping hand from the Putnam Business Association (PBA) during the 2015 event. At 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, representatives from the PBA presented a dona- tion of 150 turkeys to the Putnam Police Department. The turkeys were purchased at Putnam Supermarket with funds donated by a number of PBA members and will go to support the Daily Bread Food Pantry. “With Thanksgiving coming up next week, it was important for us to show our support of Daily Bread, which does a fan- tastic job helping to feed those in need in our community during the holiday season and all year round,” stated PBA President Earl Rosebrooks. “We are very pleased with the results of the turkey drive and thank our members for their generous donations to this worthy cause,” Rosebrooks continued. PBA members who donated to the turkey drive included: CNB a Division of BankESB, The Congregational Church of Putnam, The Courthouse Bar and Grille, Fluid Coating Technology, G7 Catering, Gerardi Insurance, Linemaster Switch, Putnam Bank, Rawson Materials, WINY Radio, Bucknam, Masseur and Associates, Advanced Back & Wellness Center, Byrnes Agency, Putnam Supermarket, Courtesy photo Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club, Woodstock From left, Putnam Police Dog Aron, Officer Mike Termini, Earl Rosebrooks (PBA President), Jennifer Beckett (PR & Marketing Chairman, PBA), Putnam Line, Attorney Aleman, Police Deputy Chief Lee Konicki, Putnam Public Works Maintainer Alan Guertin and Bhavesh Patel (owner of Putnam Supermarket). Carlee & Michael Drummer, Flying Carpet Studio, FUSION Interactive Marketing, GET Methodist Church in Putnam, during the 2015 Thanksgiving Drive will also go to support promote its business commu- Interactive Media, Holiday Daily Bread is a full service holiday. Along with the Putnam TEEG, Friends of Assisi, and nity and the Town of Putnam, Inn Express, Putnam Farmers food pantry serving residents of Police Department, Handcuff Project Pin. CT as a premier New England Co-Op, RPC Associates, the greater Putnam area. Kathi Hunger was supported by the The Putnam Business destination. For more informa- Victoria Station Café, Benpe Peterson, IHSP-Daily Bread Plainfield Police Department Association consists of a group tion on the PBA, visit www. Sales and Consulting, Ben’s Program Coordinator, extend- and CT State Police Troop D. of 189 businesses and individ- discoverputnam.com. Beans, Donna Breton, Peter ed her appreciation to the PBA In addition to benefitting Daily uals from the town of Putnam Contact: Jennifer Beckett, Lange, and Roberta Rocchetti. and noted that Daily Bread Bread, other donations from and surrounding area. The PBA PR & Marketing Chair – Located at the United expects to serve 400 families the 2015 Handcuff Hunger Food common goal of the group to [email protected].

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Courtesy photos marked window. This year’s collection first and third Thursday of the month world’s largest service club organiza- PUTNAM — Nearly 20 members of also included glasses collected by the at 7 p.m. at J.D. Cooper’s Restaurant in tion with more than 1.3 million mem- the Putnam Lions Club and Putnam Danielson Lions. Putnam. Lions clubs are a group of men bers in approximately 45,000 clubs in Leos recently met to sort and package The total collected and packaged were and women who identify needs within more than 200 countries and geograph- more than 2,000 eyeglasses to be recy- 2,061 glasses. After packaging the glass- the community and work together to ical areas around the world. Since 1917, cled and reused in third world coun- es are sent to New Jersey where an fulfill those needs. For more informa- Lions clubs have aided the blind and tries. Most of the used eyeglasses have International Lion’s center will clean tion on the Putnam Lions, visit their visually impaired and made a strong been collected throughout the year pri- and grade them before they are sent to Facebook page or their website at commitment to community service and marily through the use of the Lion’s developing and third world countries to www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/putnam or serving youth throughout the world. Sight Mobile where the public can help millions of individuals who lack contact a membership representative at For more information about Lions drop off the glasses through a specially access to basic eye care. [email protected]. Clubs International, visit www.lions- The Putnam Lions Club meets on the Lions Clubs International is the clubs.org. Sherwin-Williams donates to Woodstock Historical Society Courtesy photo idence or other non-educational use. WOODSTOCK — As part of an ongo- Built around 1880 it was in use until ing program for the restoration and June, 1949 when the consolidated school rehabilitation of “historically signifi- (the old Woodstock Elementary School) cant structures” the Sherwin-Williams was built and the Red-White and its Corporation has donated paint and sixteen sister schools were discon- supplies to the Woodstock Historical tinued. The building was donated to Society. The materials will be used the Historical Society by The Mutual to paint and refurbish the Red-White Benefit Society in 1969. It remains just School located at the junctions of Routes about as it was in 1949 (minus the out- 198 and 197 in Woodstock. Nearly $700 house) and still retains the original in materials were donated by Sherwin- teacher’s desk, blackboards, and the Williams as part of their community students’ desks. Some of the students service program. “Sherwin-Williams who attended it before the consolida- is indeed a national leader in help- tion 65 years ago are still alive making ing non-profit organizations with the it truly part of Woodstock’s living his- constant and sometimes overwhelming tory. demands for monies to do necessary For more information about projects and we are greatly in debt Woodstock’s sixteen district schools to them for their willingness to help visit the Woodstock Historical Society. us with this worthwhile project” com- The research center and Noren Gallery mented Anthony Reed, chairman of the maintain the organization’s buildings The Red-White School (District 12) are open Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. March WHS Building and Grounds Committee. and grounds, has begun scraping and is the last remaining one-room school- through December and by appointment. The Historical Society’s Top-of-the- repairing the schoolhouse in prepara- house on its original site in Woodstock Contact 860-928-1035 and collection- Hill Gang, dedicated volunteers who tion for painting. that has not been converted to a res- [email protected]. Local dancers featured in ‘Nutcracker’ production WORCESTER, Mass. — Ballet Arts girl named Clara, who receives a Hanover Theatre from November 27 Worcester announces the 9th Annual nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift to 29, 2015. Ticket prices range from Production of “The Nutcracker and her magical journey with the doll $26 to $38 and group discounts are Ballet” at The Hanover Theatre for who comes to life. available. Performance Schedule: the Performing Arts, Worcester. The 2015 Nutcracker dance corps Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. More than 110 dancers from cen- includes four professional guest Saturday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 tral Massachusetts will perform in artists from the Festival Ballet p.m. the festive production that officially Providence and the Dance Theatre Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. kicks off the 2015 holiday season, on of Harlem and over 110 Worcester- For more Information and to pur- Nov. 27, 28 and 29. area dancers ranging in age from 7 to chase tickets go to: www.thehanover- “The Nutcracker Ballet at The 21, including several members of the theatre.org or call the Box Office at Hanover Theatre for the Performing Youth Ballet of Worcester Company. 877.571.7469. Arts is a high-caliber performance The role of “Clara” will be performed For more information on Ballet in a world-class theatre featuring by 12 year-old Bella Lanzarini from Arts Worcester, visit www.balletarts- ballet professionals and rising bal- Shrewsbury. worcester.com. let stars from the Worcester area,” The dancers completed a 12-week said Director Jennifer Agbay, “and rehearsal schedule; Agbay says, “The we’d like to thank Commerce Bank Nutcracker staff of BAW provides the and Price Chopper Supermarket, for young dancers with an experience Courtesy photos their generous sponsorships.” that is very close to working in a real- Local dancers Rebecca Shea, of Putnam, and Acknowledged as one of the most life dance company.” Eleana Polsky, of Thompson. popular ballets of all time, The Audiences can enjoy this limit- Nutcracker tells the story of a young ed-engagement performance at The

with work being done according to a brought silver roses on annual pilgrim- North Grosvenordale. For information, Sidewalk project begins in Sidewalk Survey completed in early ages, to celebrate the Culture of Life and please call Council 2087 Brother Knight 2015. The survey included all sidewalks to show respect and support for all peo- Edward Therrien, at (860) 315-2832. Putnam within the Town and prioritized the ple, from conception to natural death. repairs and replacements. Sidewalk The event will be hosted by Cargill PUTNAM — The Town of Putnam replacement and repair is being coor- Council 64, Knights of Columbus, of Public Works Department has started dinated with the water replacement Putnam. ‘Silver Rose’ to visit St. Mary a project effective Monday, Nov. 2, to project and the Eversource gas main For information, please call Council repair the sidewalks in the downtown replacement project over the next two 64 Brother Knight John Ryan, at (860) Church in Putnam area. construction seasons. 928-7241. A private contractor will make If you have questions, you may PUTNAM — Everyone is invit- repairs and replacements to the side- contact Public Works Director Jerry ed to join the Knights of Columbus walks along Main Street, Bundy Street, Beausoleil by e-mail at jeery.beauso- at a special Our Lady of Guadalupe Pomfret Street and Livery Street. The [email protected] or call the Public ‘Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Silver Rose Rosary and Devotion for present Handicap Ramps at intersec- Works Office at 860 963-6800. Life, on Saturday, Nov. 28, at noon, tions will be replaced with ADA code Rose’ to visit St. Joseph’s at the Putnam Deanery Perpetual ramps. The brick inlay will be removed Adoration Chapel, in the parish center and replaced with concrete. Portions of Church located behind St. Mary Church of the the sidewalk that are in disrepair will ‘Silver Rose’ to visit St. Mary Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. be replaced. NORTH GROSVENORDALE — There will be time allowed for devo- Parking spaces along these streets Church in Putnam Everyone is invited to join the Knights tions an hour before and an hour after will be inaccessible during the project. of Columbus at a special Our Lady of the Rosary, so more people can attend. The town regrets that this will create PUTNAM — Everyone is invit- Guadalupe Silver Rose Rosary and Since 1960, Knights of Columbus an inconvenience for pedestrians, cus- ed to join the Knights of Columbus Mass for Life, on Friday evening, Nov. throughout North America have tomers and businesses. The project is at a special Our Lady of Guadalupe 27, at 6:30 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Church, brought silver roses on annual pilgrim- the first in the downtown area since the Silver Rose Rosary and Devotion for 12 Main Street, North Grosvenordale. ages, to celebrate the Culture of Life and early 1980’s when the City of Putnam Life, on Saturday, Nov. 28, at noon, Mass will begin after the Rosary, at 7 to show respect and support for all peo- had the present street scape construct- at the Putnam Deanery Perpetual p.m. ple, from conception to natural death. ed. Adoration Chapel, in the parish center Since 1960, Knights of Columbus The event will be hosted by Cargill The town budgeted funds over the last located behind St. Mary Church of the throughout North America have Council 64, Knights of Columbus, of two fiscal years for sidewalk replace- Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. brought silver roses on annual pilgrim- Putnam. ment and repairs. Repairs have been There will be time allowed for devo- ages, to celebrate the Culture of Life and For information, please call Council made to sections of Kennedy Drive, tions an hour before and an hour after to show respect and support for all peo- 64 Brother Knight John Ryan, at (860) Church, Battey and Smith Streets this the Rosary, so more people can attend. ple, from conception to natural death. 928-7241. fall. The sidewalk replacement program Since 1960, Knights of Columbus The event will be hosted by St. Bernard is expected to continue in the spring throughout North America have Council 2087, Knights of Columbus, of K­ illingly Villager Friday, November 27, 2015 • A17 POLICE LOGS

Editor’s Note: The information con- Sunday, Nov. 15 tained in these police logs was obtained Benjamin J. Smith, 28, of 79 Stetson through either press releases or other Vanessa Erskine, 27, of 539 Road, Brooklyn, was charged with fail- PUTNAM POLICE public documents kept by each police Lindenwood Drive, Dayville, was ure to appear second. department, and is considered to be the charged with second degree reckless DEPARTMENT LOGS account of police. All subjects are con- endangerment; risk of injury to a child. DANIELSON sidered innocent until proven guilty in Thursday, Nov. 19 a court of law. If a case is dismissed in Monday, Nov. 16 Tuesday, Nov. 17 court or the party is found to be innocent, Derek Walsh, 23, of 38 Ojala Rd., The Villager, with proper documenta- Austin W. Wujek, 21, of 792 Woodfield Christopher Fitton, 30 of 383 Main Woodstock, was charged with failure tion, will update the log at the request of Drive, Dayville, was charged with dis- St., Danielson, was charged with fourth to obey traffic control, failure to renew the arrested party. orderly conduct. degree larceny; second degree forgery. registration

Tricia L. Winters, 32, of 114 D Pleasant Wednesday, Nov. 18 Saturday, Nov. 21 STATE POLICE TROOP D View Drive, Dayville, was charged with cruelty to animals. Travis Ryan Orr, 29, of 299 Brickhouse Aaron Miller, 22, of 30073 David Ave., LOGS Road, Danielson, was charged with driv- Danielson, was charged with speeding, BROOKLYN ing while intoxicated; failure to drive in failure to carry license EASTFORD established lane; failure to carry driv- Monday, Nov. 16 er’s license. Edwardo Coya, 35, of 175 Water St., Sunday, Nov. 15 Canterbury, was charged with speeding Dana Caggiano, 44, of 171 Mason PUTNAM Glen Williams, P.O. Box 21, Eastford, Road, Brooklyn, was charged with con- Sunday, Nov. 22 was charged with driving under the spiracy to commit/third degree assault; Wednesday, Nov. 17 influence. conspiracy to commit/risk of injury to Michael Messier, 52, of 6 Elwin Ave., a child. Melissa Messier, 25, of 102 Powhatton Johnston, R.I., was charged with oper- DAYVILLE St., Putnam, was charged with illegal ating under the influence, failure to Wednesday, Nov. 18 possession of narcotic. drive right Woodstock Academy to present ‘Romeo and Juliet’

WOODSTOCK — Woodstock a play comprised of lyrical, but chal- two months immersing themselves in requires actors to use every fiber of Academy is proud to announce a student lenging language, and largely lacking the script; becoming familiar with their their being to truly develop the charac- production of William Shakespeare’s stage directions from the author, can lines and coming to an understanding ter. I am so honored to be a part of an classic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet.” be brought to the stage in such a mean- of Shakespeare’s work. incredible cast of characters!” The shows will open on Thursday, ingful and affecting way,” Director “Coming into this production, every- Tickets are $10 per person and can Dec. 3, with a 7 p.m. curtain. Additional Richard Telford stated. “This talented one had little to no experience read- be purchased at the door or online at performances will take place on Dec. and energetic cast has worked hard to ing Shakespeare, myself included. I www.woodstockacademy.org/happen- 4 and 5, likewise starting at 7 p.m. bring their diverse characters to life on never truly appreciated the writing of ings. Please contact Richard Telford at The production, directed by Academy stage so as to have a genuine emotional Shakespeare until being cast in this [email protected] with English teacher Richard Telford, fea- impact on the audience.” production,” Maggie McLoughlin any questions. tures nearly 20 student actors and is The title characters are played by commented. “Every word has its own being stage managed by sophomore junior Benjamin Adase and sopho- texture, feeling, Gabrielle Cavagnet, of Brooklyn. more Maggie McLoughlin, both of and meaning. “It is an amazing process by which Woodstock. The cast has spent the past Shakespeare HEY MOM! We’re in the paper!! Order your photo reprint today 8x7-9x7 Steel Liftmaster 1/2 hp Call Villager Newspapers for details 2 Sided Insulated Chain Drive Garage Door (860)928-1818 r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & 7ft Opener All at great prices! track, 8 color & 3 panel design options $270 $570 inc Installation Digital copy $5 inc Installation price matching available on all written quotes 4”x6” $5 • 8.5”x11” $10.00( (glossy prints) Trust Your Your Guide to Your NeighborsNeighbors at Your Service

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Courtesy photo PUTNAM — Members of the Putnam Business Association, from left: Karen Osbrey, Rhonda Wishart, Ann Monterio, and President Earl Rosebrooks, present an award of $250 to the Natchaug River Young Marines for services rendered. The Young Marines helped out at every First Fridays event in downtown Putnam this year, their first year. Rosebrooks said: “It’s great to see young people involved in community service.”

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Charlie Lentz photo Killingly High senior running back Austin Caffrey rushes against Bacon Academy on Oct. 10.

BY CHARLIE LENTZ diligent strength-training program over ting that Commander’s Cup, we’re not back after a 2-9 year last year, to now be VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR the off-season might reverse those close looking past them, trust me.” 8-1 and control our destiny is an unbe- losses. Two of Neal’s lieutenants over- The Redmen have qualified for the lievable turnaround. It’s a tribute to DAYVILLE — Access to the sideline saw the program. state playoffs for the first time since these kids and them believing in them- is by invitation only on Thanksgiving “Chad Caffrey, one our assistant 1996. The first round of the Class M selves and everything we’re doing.” Day and Killingly’s Chad Neal never coaches, and Josh Fortin, another one playoffs begin Tuesday, Dec. 1, and their Neal counted his blessings before takes his holiday reservation for grant- of our assistant coaches — they ran trip to the tournament was hard earned. Thursday’s game against Quinebaug ed. two sessions from the Monday after “I can’t put it into words, just because Valley. Access to Killingly’s sideline is “It’s very special. It’s a family day. It’s Thanksgiving (last year) through when as a head coach I’ve never been there,” by invitation only on Thanksgiving — Thanksgiving. We’re thankful for this the season started and it continues said Neal, in his 12th season. “It means but once invited you’re family forever. community, this school, the opportuni- today,” Neal said. “Those two coaches so much for the kids.” “We have kids come back and that’s ty to play this game, the opportunity for put in the time and got these kids in the Neal was a lineman at Putnam High important too. Kids come back that me to coach in this game,” Neal said. shape and the size they needed. They and went to the state playoffs in 1993. played for us,” Neal said. “That’s what “I’m thankful that I’m able to coach did an awesome job for us.” “I had the opportunity to experience a program is, you have something to the Killingly Redmen and be their head Neal’s players had the maturity to it as a player,” Neal said. “For the kids come back to. Home is always going to coach — and coach this game and coach focus on long-term goals — but the to have that experience … just the atmo- be here.” this team. This is a special team and I’m upperclassmen also included younger sphere in the school and everything, for very thankful for that.” players like sophomore running back them to have that feeling, it’s something Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) Killingly was 8-1 and ranked No. Spencer Lockwood and sophomore tight you can never take away again in their 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@ 1 in the state in Class M going into end Jake Gauthier. Both Lockwood and lives.” villagernewspapers.com. its Thanksgiving Day game against Gauthier have been important cogs. He advised his players to take it all in Quinebaug Valley on Nov. 26. Regardless “It’s a veteran group, a lot of them are — like a big Thanksgiving meal. of the team’s record Neal tries to make three-year starters, and they took the “It’s a special time in these kids lives, the day one to remember. younger guys under their wing — the where we tell them all the time — ‘Enjoy “What we do with the Thanksgiving Jake Gauthiers, the Spencer Lockwoods it. Enjoy this moment. Have no regrets breakfast — onto the field, people com- — they took them under their wing and but enjoy the moment. Enjoy the time.’ ing home, the crowd, everything — it’s led them in the weight room and on the It’s a great thing for these kids,” Neal going to be a special, special day. We’ve field,” Neal said. said. got a lot of work to do to prepare for Senior running back Austin And the good will extends beyond (Quinebaug Valley),” Neal said. “We’re Caffrey savored the chance for one Killingly High’s campus. hoping we can come out with our ‘A’ last Thanksgiving Day game against “It’s funny because you start going game.” Quinebaug Valley. around town, getting a pizza here or Neal talks about his football family “That’s a great rival. We have a lot there, whatever — people that you don’t and it’s no cliché. of rivals but that’s definitely our big- even know are saying ‘Great job. Keep “These kids are my family. You spend gest rival,” Caffrey said. “I’m going it going.’ People are going to a game this so much time with these kids every to miss it after this year. Playing on week that hadn’t been to a game yet. week — in school, out of school, the Thanksgiving is the best game ever. They’re creating a buzz,” Neal said. “It’s weekends, we take trips with the kids Playing on Thanksgiving is like every special because I think it’s awoken a whether it be to his college game or little kid’s dream.” sleeping giant as a community that can whatever — it’s our family,” Neal said. Killingly (8-1) plays a tougher schedule rally behind these kids.” This year’s turnaround had its gene- in the Eastern Connecticut Conference There was much to rally behind as sis in a frustrating 2-9 campaign last fall than its opponent on Thanksgiving Day, the Redmen captured the ECC Small — a season in which Killingly lost four Quinebaug Valley (6-3), which plays in Division title and earned a berth in the games by a touchdown or less. the Constitution State Conference. But Class M playoffs this season. “I think last year they started to Neal said schedules and records are “It means a lot to us. It means a lot. It’s believe, even though we lost it was close irrelevant when the two rivals clash. a banner. We’re going to put a banner Charlie Lentz photo — that feeling, where they knew how “We’re not looking past them, trust up in the gym,” Neal said. “For these Killingly quarterback Kyle Derosier and the close they were, it meant what they had me. We’re going to get prepared for kids it means a lot. For a team that won Redmen are scheduled to play a Class M to do in the off-season to now take it Quinebaug Valley. That’s an important one ECC game (against Fitch) last year playoff game next Tuesday, Dec. 1. over the top,” Neal game,” Neal said. “Getting that win, get- and it was a crossover game, to come said. The players apparently knew a Say it in living color!

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Charlie Lentz photo Charlie Lentz photo Woodstock Academy’s Rylee Hehir, flanked by her parents, Chris and Dawn Hehir, signs a letter of intent to Rylee Hehir pitches for Woodstock Academy last May. attend Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pa., where she has been recruited to play for the college’s softball team. Woodstock Academy Director of Athletics Aaron Patterson, back row, right, and Centaurs softball coach Jason Gerum, back row, left, attended the signing at Woodstock Academy on Nov. 18. BY CHARLIE LENTZ coach, George Perlotto, who VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR suggested she call Seton Hill WOODSTOCK — Rylee softball coach Bill Monstrola (Monstrola) said he’s looking Rylee’s father, Chris Hehir, was just always there for me Hehir is used to gripping a last summer to explore playing for his No.-1 pitcher and that’s is the varsity baseball coach no matter how hard times got,” softball in clutch situations for the Griffins. why he wanted to sign me. He for Putnam High School and Rylee said. “But also there but she held a pen for perhaps “(Monstrola) and I were on has high expectations for me he’s helped his daughter hone were times where he pushed the most significant play of the phone for about an hour and I have high expectations her softball skills and pitching me to my potential and with- her career. Hehir, a senior at and a half,” said Hehir, 17. for myself to execute and hope- technique over the years. out him there for me I hon- Woodstock Academy, signed a “Once I got to the school I abso- fully get to a national champi- “The past few years it’s hours estly don’t think I would be letter of intent on Nov. 18 to lutely loved everything about onship my freshmen year.” down on the softball field, in here today because he just kept attend Seton Hill University in it, from the academics to the Rylee’s mother, Dawn Hehir, the winter time it’s down in the me so motivated — because he western Pennsylvania where student body to the atmosphere said her daughter was focused basement going through her knew the potential that I had she was recruited to pitch for — the softball team is just a on competing beyond high different types of pitches and to play at such a high level. the Griffins softball team. bonus.” school. spins. It’s long hours, proba- I’m truly blessed that he’s in “It’s definitely a dream come The Division II Griffins “She’s been working really bly 600 pitches a week,” Chris my life and that he helped me true,” said Hehir, a senior. belong to the Pennsylvania hard since was 10 or 11 years said. “And then she does the through this whole journey.” “Signing this letter today was State Athletic Conference old, throwing the softball in the strength and conditioning up Hehir signed her letter of a complete blessing and I’m — one of the most competi- backyard with my husband,” here at the school. It’s very intent in Woodstock Academy’s so thankful that I have this tive Division II conferences Dawn said. “And her goal was intense.” Bracken Administration opportunity. It really made me in the country that includes always to play softball in col- Chris said Rylee’s scholar- Conference Room — where reflect on all the years and all Lock Haven, Slippery Rock, lege.” ship would defray “approxi- the shelves are adorned the hard work — and all the Bloomsburg, Shippensburg, Seton Hill is a private co-ed- mately 85 percent” of the cost with mementos from accom- blood, sweat and tears that I Kutztown, Edinboro, West ucational Catholic liberal arts of her college education. plished Woodstock Academy put into this sport that I abso- Chester, Indiana University university located 35 miles “The hard work paid off,” alumni. After she inked her lutely love.” of Pennsylvania, Mercyhurst, east of Pittsburgh and fields 21 Chris said. letter Woodstock Director of Hehir pitches and plays Gannon, Millersville, and East teams in various sports. It was Dad chauffeured daughter Athletics Aaron Patterson the infield for Woodstock Stroudsburg. ranked as the best regional col- to many softball showcases in asked Hehir to sign a softball Academy. Last season in the “What struck me the most lege in the North by U.S. News order to get the attention of to place among the souvenirs circle she notched 56 strikeouts was the elegance of the entire & World Report. Hehir plans to college recruiters. Showcases — she obliged, but she’ll grip in 14 games with a 3.50 earned campus,” Hehir said. “It’s rel- major in exercise science. allow athletes to display their another softball next spring run average and at the plate atively old, it was built in the “There are multiple paths I skills in a tournament atmo- before she moves on to college. she had a batting average of 1800s. All the girls on the team can take with that. I’m looking sphere. “We’ve got her for one more .483 with an on-base percentage met me when I was there, they to go either in the direction “We’ve been up and down season,” said Centaurs softball of .677, a slugging percentage of were all so welcoming.” of physical therapy or occupa- the East Coast to softball show- coach Jason Gerum. .935, banged out 30 hits, drove Hehir said coach Monstrola tional therapy, so I after I grad- cases and there’s a numerous home 19 runs, smacked two is planning on using her in the uate from Seton Hill I would go amount of girls competing to Charlie Lentz may be reached homers, eight doubles, two tri- pitching circle and as a desig- to grad school and get my mas- get a scholarship,” Chris said. at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by ples, stole five bases and struck nated hitter. Her goal is to get ters,” Rylee said. “I’d love to do “It’s a huge accomplishment.” e-mail at charlie@villagernews- out only four times all season. playing time as a freshman. some kind of physical therapy Rylee was appreciative of papers.com. She has a private pitching “I’m going to work real- or work with athletes in a clin- her father’s efforts. ly hard,” Rylee said. “Coach ical setting or on the field.” “He never gave up on me. He Quinebaug closes its season on Thanksgiving Perez said. “I think it’s going to be great game and I’m really looking forward to it, senior year.” And despite those frustrating losses this season Asermelly said he had much to be thankful for. “I’m really blessed to coach kids that love the sport so much,” said Asermelly, in his fourth season. “They appreciate what’s being given to them. And that’s the tradition, the heritage, and the love of Thanksgiving high school football. And so I’m really thrilled to be coaching these guys. These guys are an awesome group.” Killingly will likely be Quinebaug Valley’s toughest opponent and Asermelly said that’s the way it should be on Thanksgiving. “Listen, we’ve never been shy around here in the last four years. We want to play the best teams on their best days. We don’t want soft football. We want great competitive football. We know Killingly’s going to bring that. We’re thrilled that we’ve got another game to go play football,” Asermelly said. “We’re going to be very sad after Thanksgiving because it’s going to be over.” Before it ended Quinebaug Valley senior lineman Logan Putnam was thankful for the chance to play his big- gest rival in his final high school game. File photo “We’re all in. Everyone’s pumped. Quinebaug Valley’s Jeremee Perez rushes against Thames River on Oct. 24. Perez played his final high school game against Killingly High Starting the first week of the season on Thanksgiving. we were ready,” Putnam said. “There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.” BY CHARLIE LENTZ delivered the win to Thames River. them and how much I’m thankful to VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR Despite those disheartening loss- their parents and thankful to them for Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) DANIELSON — The Quinebaug es Asermelly said Quinebaug Valley the honor it is to coach high school foot- 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@ Valley Pride had a 6-3 record heading intended to finish out the season with a ball. I love the game. I’m thankful for it.” villagernewspapers.com. into their final game on Thanksgiving strong effort. Killingly High (8-1) came into the Day game against Killingly High. Coach “At this point it’s about winning Thanksgiving Day game with an eight- Joe Asermelly lamented two close every week and staying competitive,” game winning streak and was the No.-1 games that slipped away from the Pride Asermelly said. “This is a competi- ranked team in Class M in the state. this season. tion game. We embrace the grind. We “I think where they are right now, “In our case there’s a couple games embrace the pain. We embrace the pro- they’ll be our toughest opponent,” that are kind of the ones that got away, cess,” Asermelly said. Asermelly said. “They’ve got a lot of so to speak, in the course of the season,” Quinebaug Valley senior tight pieces. They’ve got a lot of talent all over Asermelly said. end Kyle Loomis said a final game the field. They’ve done a great job and A 16-9 loss to Cheney Tech on Sept. 25 at Killingly is a fitting way to spend it’s been a long time since they’ve lost a and 36-22 loss to Thames River on Oct. Thanksgiving. football game.” 24 were winnable games. Cheney Tech “I just feel like it’s going to be a great Asermelly said the Pride looked for- blocked one Pride punt and turned it game and I love the game of football,” ward to the challenge. into a touchdown and Quinebaug Valley Loomis said. “I love the game of football and I fumbled away an attempted punt return In thanks for his players’ efforts respect the game. So you will get inside Cheney Tech’s 50-yard line with Asermelly said the team would gather our absolute best on Thanksgiving,” five minutes left to thwart a comeback. the night before Thanksgiving. Asermelly said. 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The Quiet Corner was well represent- Killingly’s Sean Guerin and Brendan Woodstock’s Brooklyn Saracina was Christina Kopacz was named both ed in Eastern Connecticut Conference Turner were Medium Division First a Large Division First Team selec- Honorable Mention and the school’s all-star honors for the fall sports sea- Team boys soccer selections and tion and Kennedy Davignon and Ivy Sportsmanship winner. son. Killingly High’s Alyssa Rainey, Parker Brassard was the school’s Gelhaus were Honorable Mention Woodstock’s Jacqueline Low was Teagan Waggoner, and Hailey Beaupre Sportsmanship Award winner. with Regan Stuyniski the school’s a volleyball Large Division First were First Team field hockey selec- Tourtellotte’s Spencer Fulone was a Sportsmanship winner. Killingly’s Team pick and Amanda Haines was tions and Madison Weaver was named Small Division First Team boys soccer Payton Fitzgerald was a girls soccer Honorable Mention with Leeann Honorable Mention. Woodstock’s pick and Alex Angelo and Furu Sherpa Medium Division First Team pick and Rauls the Sportsmanship winner. Mikayla Jones was a First Team field were Honorable Mention. Woodstock’s Natalie Hawes and Olivia Shabenas Killingly’s Ally Conde was a volley- hockey selection and Hannah Canedy Jacob DeLashmutt, Ethan Holcomb, and were Honorable Mention with Breanna ball Medium Division First Team pick was Honorable Mention. Killingly’s Jeff Mathieu were boys soccer Large Green the school’s Sportsmanship with Karissa Slowik and Cara Mayhew Bernice Boateng and Woodstock’s Kylie Division Honorable Mention and Cal winner. Tourtellotte’s Abby Poirier, earning Honorable Mention and Lexie Barrows were their school’s field hock- Wilcox was the school’s Sportsmanship Lily Jordan, and Maegan Roy were Lamontagne winning the school’s ey Sportsmanship Award winners. winner. Small Division First Team picks and Sportsmanship Award.

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Jacqueline Low

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OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Vivian A. Johnson, 83 Teresa E. Muraco, 93 WESTERLY, was becoming a Deacon at Dunn’s GROSVENORDALE – Teresa worked the Thompson Voting Polls R.I. — Vivian A. Corners Community Presbyterian E. Muraco, the for many years, and Volunteered in Johnson, 83, passed Church in Westerly, R.I. She served “Sweetheart of 2011 for the Worcester “First Night.” away peacefully her time comforting those in need and Grosvenordale,” She was a communicant of St. Joseph during the early those who were ill and dying. She age 93, of Klondike Church in N. Grosvenordale and was morning of Nov. 17, cared for the children of the church Street, passed a volunteer for many of the church at Westerly Hospital and enjoyed being among the first to away November suppers. Miss Muraco received the in Westerly, R.I. arrive to help prepare food, coffee and 17 at Westview Emergency Services Award, VFW She was comforted greet people. Vivian shared the gospel Health Care in Volunteer of the Year Award in 2011, by her family, church and cherished her ability to serve God, Danielson. Born in Thompson Lions “Sweetheart of the and countless friends who showed an and her church. Grosvenordale, she Year” Award, Thompson Volunteer of immeasurable amount of love and sup- “Live, Love, Laugh” was Vivian’s was the daughter of the late Carmine the year Award in 2011. She enjoyed port during her courageous battle with favorite phrase. She lived life with and Mary (Molinaro) Muraco. watching the Fourth of July fireworks cancer. energy and excitement. She loved so Miss Muraco was a 1940 graduate of in Boston and was an avid fan of the Born in Worcester, Vivian resided many. She laughed often, even at her- Tourtellotte Memorial High School. UConn Girls Basketball and the New in Oxford, and attended Oxford High self. She was employed by the Cargill Trust York Yankees. School. Several years after the birth Vivian was predeceased by her and Putnam Savings Banks and as Teresa is survived by her extended of her three children, she left Oxford brother, Durrell H. Johnson, Private a waitress for Duffy’s Catering and family and caregivers, Shirley Houle and moved to North Grosvenordale, First Class Company M 389th Infantry Bakery. She then went on to work as of N. Grosvenordale, Ray Houle of N. Conn. In the years following, she resid- Regiment Army of the United States, a clerk for the family services office at Grosvenordale, and Phillip Houle of ed in Webster, where she owned and her sister Mae Hilton and her sister the Superior Court in Putnam for fif- N. Grosvenordale; her brother in-law operated three tenement houses. After Nancy Earle. teen years until her retirement in 1984. Paul Olson; several nieces; nephews; the sale of her multiple properties, Vivian was a matriarch to many. She Miss Muraco was a member of many friends and neighbors, especial- Vivian lived Plainfield, for a brief is survived by her daughter Celeste the Connecticut State Retirees ly the Johnson family: Pat, Linda, Ed time and eventually made her way to Riendeau and husband Gordon Preiss, Association, the Daughters of Isabella, and Joe. She was predeceased by Naples, Fla. Although she had many her son Warren “Skip” Riendeau and St. Bernard’s Columbiettes, the her sisters, the late Palma Muraco, friends and acquaintances in Naples, wife Chunni Riendeau and Wayne Democratic Town Committee, the Jean Olson, Rose Muraco, Vincentina Vivian’s desire to be close to her fam- Riendeau as well as her grandchil- American Legion Auxiliary Unit #67, Muraco; and her brothers, the late ily brought her back to Connecticut dren, Jennifer Leonard and husband the Friends of St. Joseph and Sacred Anthony, Samuel, and Frank Muraco. where she resided at Stonington Arms Thomas Leonard, Jessica Pegurri Heart, Community Fire Auxiliary, Visting hours were held on in Pawcatuck. There, she made many and husband Scott Pegurri, Crystal Thompson Hill Fire Auxiliary and November 23 in N. Grosvenordale, fol- friends. Comeau and husband Robert Comeau, the West Thompson Fire Auxiliary lowed by A Mass and Burial in St. Vivian loved to sing. “Swinging on Christopher Riendeau and Carrie feeding firemen at the site of many Joseph Cemetery. a Star” by Bing Crosby was her favor- Riendeau, Amy Preiss and Matthew a blaze during all kinds of weather Memorial donations may be ite song to sing to her grandchildren. Preiss , and her great-grandchildren conditions, handing out hot choco- made in Miss Muraco’s name to St. At gatherings and family functions, Mindy, Benjamin, Marcus, Jake, Joel, late at the towns annual bonfire, the Joseph Church, P.O. Box 897, N. Vivian was known to break out in song Jessica, Jackson, Marcus and Miller. VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Quinebaug Grosvenordale, CT 06255, or to the and soon, everyone would be singing Surviving Vivian is her companion #1088, Thompson Together, and the Community Fire Company, P.O. Box along with her. The best times were of many years Robert “Bob” Kissick Thompson Historical Society. She vol- 874, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255. when she would sample her knack for and Betty Stevens, “Aunt Betty”, who unteered at St. Joseph Thrift Store, For memorial guestbook visit www. yodeling! cared for and loved Vivian as a child the American Red Cross for 20 years, GilmanAndValade.com. Vivian was generous. If a person and was her mentor throughout life. mentioned that she admired some- Vivian was blessed to have loving thing she owned, Vivian would say family and friends. Thank you to all Maryann D. McCrory, 78 “Take it, it’s yours now”. who loved her, visited her, held her WEBSTER, Mass. — Maryann D. David J. McCrory in 2001. She was a grateful person and often hand, and comforted her with kind (Desjourdy) McCrory, 78, formerly of She was born and raised in the remarked, “How could I not be thank- words and prayers! You were put in Northbridge, died Friday, Nov. 20, in Whitinsville section of Northbridge, ful when so many wonderful people her life for reasons she understood. UMass/Memorial University Campus, the daughter of Alfred and Rose (Duso) have been put in my life?” She cherished all of you. Worcester, after an illness. Desjourdy. She lived there most of Vivian loved watching the Red Sox The family of Vivian A. Johnson She leaves her husband of 60 years, her life before moving to Webster in and was elated when they won three would like to express their grati- Thomas A. McCrory; two sons, 2005. She attended Northbridge High World Series. She also enjoyed watch- tude to the family of Dunn’s Corners Michael T. McCrory and his fiancée School. ing “Jeopardy,” movies and old game Community Presbyterian Church, Barbara Peters of Northbridge, and Mrs. McCrory was an assembler for shows. Vivian had a fondness of cats. Pastor Wayne Eberly and all of her Dennis M. McCrory and his fian- 30 years at Fenwall, Inc. in Ashland Her favorite cat was “Cuddles.” She friends. They would also like to cée Nancy Shelsky of Medway; two before retiring in 2000. She was a was proud of her cat figurine collec- thank the Hospice Care Centers in daughters-in-law, Doreen McCrory of member of St. Patrick’s Church in tion, given to her over the years as Connecticut and Rhode Island, as well Putnam, Conn., and Sandra McCrory Whitinsville. She enjoyed playing gifts from her friends and many from as, the doctors, nurses and staff of The of Woonsocket, R.I.; five grand- bingo and visiting the casino. her son, Skip. Westerly Hospital. Your love and sup- children, Michael, Misty, Kevin, Funeral services will be held pri- Gardening was Vivian’s true call- port allowed Vivian to pass with grace Aaron and Cassie McCrory; three vately at the convenience of the family. ing. She enjoyed getting her hands and dignity. great-grandchildren, Seth, Althea and There are no calling hours. dirty, pulling weeds and planting the Memorial Services will be Hunter Thomas McCrory; a brother, Arrangements are under the direc- most beautiful flowers. Always up for held Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. at Michael Desjourdy of Charlton; nieces tion of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral a game of Pitch, Vivian enjoyed being Dunn’s Corners Community Church and nephews. Home, 340 School St., Webster. around people and always welcomed Presbyterian, 221 Post Rd. (Route 1) in She was preceded in death by two Visit www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com. new friends into her life. Westerly, RI 02891. Following the ser- sons, Patrick J. McCrory in 2013 and Vivian had a bright smile, to which vice there will be a short ceremony in she proudly proclaimed “They are all the Memorial Gardens at the church, mine!” regarding her teeth. Her smile weather permitting. Reception TBD. Raymond A. Williams, 78 lit up the room. In lieu of flowers, do something nice Vivian’s proudest accomplishment for someone! WEBSTER, Mass. — Raymond A. Pierre) Williams and Williams, 78, died Sunday, Nov. 22, lived her for the past with his family by his side. 35 years. He was a US Robert J. DeJesus Jr., 30 He was the husband of the late Army veteran. Nancy (Washburn) Williams and the He was retired from OXFORD, Mass. — girlfriend, Jessica Merrill-DeJesus of late Janet (McCarthy) Williams. Webco Chemical in Robert J. DeJesus Jr., Danielson, Conn.; and several aunts, He leaves three sons; Mark A. Dudley. He enjoyed 30, died unexpectedly uncles, and cousins. Williams of Woodstock, and Mike gardening and fish- on Thursday, Nov. 19, He was born in Worcester on Jan. and his wife Bonnie Chickering of ing and quality time in Augusta, Maine. 29, 1985. Southbridge and Glenn and his wife with his family. He is survived by Bob enjoyed going to the gym, listen- Helen Chickering of Webster, two The funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. his father, Robert ing to music, outdoor activities, and daughters, Peggy and her husband 24, from the Shaw-Majercik Funeral DeJesus Sr. and being with his friends. Most of all, he Owen Totman of Webster and Cindy Home, 48 School St., Webster with his wife Glenna of loved spending time with his children. Chickering of Dudley. He also leaves calling hours. Burial in St. Anthony Oxford; his mother, Calling hours were Monday, Nov. 23, two brothers, Kenneth Williams and Cemetery, Webster with military hon- Lisa (Labonte) Kolessar and her hus- at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Loni Bingham a brother that prede- ors. band George of Woodstock; his daugh- Main St., Oxford. A private graveside ceased him Butch Bingham. Ray also A guest book is available to leave ters, Cierrah DeJesus, Kyla DeJesus, service will be held at a later date at St. leaves three sisters Peggy, Sylvia and a condolence or memory at www. and Justice Faulke; his grandparents, Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford. Betty Williams, four grandchildren shaw-majercik.com. Nelson and Elsa DeJesus of Oxford Visit paradisfuneralhome.com. and 5 great grandchildren. Omit flowers and donations may be and Robert Labonte of Florida; his He was born in St. Albins, Vt., son made to the Webster-Dudley Veterans of the late Armand and Hortence (St. Council. Evelyn F. Bourque, 91 Beatrice L. (Hazzard) Jackson, 92 WEBSTER, MASSACHUSETTS Evelyn is survived by her daughter – Evelyn F. (Myette) Bourque, 91, of Judith Laundry and her husband John PUTNAM Co. from where she retired. She was a Pontiac Ave., formerly of Hawkins Rd., of Putnam; a sisters Muriel Bruinsma – Beatrice L. hard worker, dependable and extreme- Putnam, died Tuesday November 17 in of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; seven (Hazzard) Jackson, ly honest. She loved to tell you what Brookside Rehabilitation Center. She grandchildren, twelve great grand- 92 of Putnam passed she thought. She was a loving, car- was the loving wife of the late Alfred children, and numerous nieces and away peacefully ing and loyal mother, sister, aunt, Bourque. Born in Burrillville, Rhode nephews. She was predeceased by a on November 20 at grandmother and friend. She loved to Island, she was the daughter of the late son Gale R. Bourque and her brother Matulaitis Nursing laugh and would often eat her dessert William and Eva (Green) Myette. William Myette, Jr. Home in Putnam. before her meal. She will always be Mrs. Bourque worked as an instru- Visiting hours were held on She was the wife of remembered as being a sweet, lov- ment technician at the Day Kimball November 25 in Putnam, followed by the late Robert H. ing and giving person who was lov- Hospital for many years. She enjoyed a Funeral Service in the funeral home. Jackson, Sr., who passed away on May ingly called Mummy by her children riding motorcycles with her late hus- Burial followed in St. Mary Cemetery. 9, 2005. They married February 10, and Nanna by her grandchildren. band, bus trips, traveling, and people For memorial guestbook visit www. 1940. Beatrice or Beady as she was lov- She leaves her children: Anna watching. GilmanAndValade.com. ingly called by siblings, nieces, neph- Jackson of Bloomfield; Kay Foster of ews and friends, was born May 5, 1923 Southborough, Massachusetts; Robert in Woodstock, daughter of George and H. Jackson, Jr. of Cape Coral, Florida; Maude (Brown) Hazzard. Beady was a Francis Jackson of Putnam,; Deborah Edward J. Caplette, 72 Native American and proud member of Mounds of Hartford, and Cheryl the Nipmuc Tribe. She made her home Jackson-Morris of Windsor; her sisters: BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – of Brooklyn, New York, son Todd the majority of her life in Putnam and Clara Greene of East Killingly; Gladys EDWARD J. CAPLETTE, 72, a resident Andrew, daughter-in-law Christine was a longtime member of the Putnam Kilgore of Richmond, California; eight of Brooklyn, New York passed away and grandson Nicholas all of Coral Congregational Church. She loved to grandchildren: Robin Jackson, Scott on November 3 from complications Springs, Florida and best friend Ernie read, do word puzzles, knit, crochet Foster, Diana Jackson, Sonja Foster, of a heart attack. He was the son of Birch of Brooklyn, New York. A pri- and quilting, making beautiful items Tracy Jackson, Wayne Jackson, the late Isidore and Elvira Caplette of vate interment was held on November for home and family. She was a long- Matthew Mounds and Christopher Putnam. He leaves his wife, Janice 18 at St. Mary’s Cemetery. time employee of Hale Manufacturing Morris; 15 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren and numer- ous nieces and nephews.A Memorial We are here to serve you in your Service was held November 24 at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, time of need Putnam followed by burial in Grove Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home Smith and Walker Funeral Home Street Cemetery. Share a memory with 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT 06239 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT 06260 her family at www.smithandwalkerfh. 860-774-9403 860-928-2442 com www.gagnonandcostellofh.com www.smithandwalkerfh.com

Division of Smith and Walker, Inc. Steven W. Farner, Owner ~ Funeral Director Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 27, 2015 B7 News Briefs OBITUARIES Arthur C. Macomber, “Mac,” 90 PUTNAM – Arthur and singing. He was C. Macomber, “Mac”, a veteran of WWII, 90 of Putnam, former- serving with the US ly of Thompson, died Army. peacefully November He leaves his wife 14 at home. He was Yvonne Lorraine, the beloved husband his children Sheila of Yvonne Lorriane Ann Arnold and her (Mayer) Macomber, husband Mike of they were married Thompson, Michael October 25, 1947 in the Danielson Jon Macomber and his wife Sandra Baptist Church. He was born in of Webster, Massachusetts, Stacey N. Danielson on August 12, 1925, son of Macomber and his friend Magdalena the George and Myrtice (L’heureux) of Webster, Massachusetts, four grand- Macomber. children and a great grandchild, sever- Arthur had made his home in al nieces and nephews. He was prede- Thompson for many years, was a mem- ceased by his sister May Maciejewski. ber of the Thompson Congregational Services are private. Church where he sang in the choir Donations may be made in Arthur’s DUETHORN and also was a soloist. He served as a memory to the Thompson Dog Pound, Deacon for over 50 years. Arthur was Animal Rescue, 185 Pasay Road, TAKES HOME employed at Agway for 28 years as a North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 or to truck driver delivering feed. His hob- NECCOG Animal Services, PO Box SILVER bies included square dancing, restor- 759, Dayville, CT 06241. Arrangements ing his home, being a jack of all trades, by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, Courtesy photo trips to the casino, playing bingo and 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Share roller skating. He loved to entertain at a memory with his family at www. ORANJESTAD, Aruba — Master Kristin Duethorn, of Quest Martial Arts the retirement home playing the organ smithandwalkerfh.com in Putnam, won two silver medals in the Aruba International Tang Soo Do Championships. The medals were in weapons and forms in the Masters division. She and Grandmaster Mike Bogdanski also conducted clinics at the Aruba Tang Horace W. LeClair, 94 Soo Do school while there. PLAINFIELD – vice. He is survived community, residents can still make Horace W. LeClair, by his children, Day Kimball Healthcare a local impact with the shopping they 94, formerly of Alice Haslacker are already doing online,” said United Plainfield, died peace- of Romney, West Birth Announcements Services Director of Development John fully on November Virginia, William A. Goodman. “Through GoodShop and 19 at Davis Place in LeClair of Romney Oct. 8 AmazonSmile, residents can provide Danielson. He was West Virginia, A daughter born to Jessica Marie vital support to our local programs like born in Plainfield Ronald LeClair and (Rowe) and Brian Quinn of Griswold. the Domestic Violence shelters.” on July 25, 1921, son wife Pat of Plainfield, A daughter born to Shannon Kelley The United Services Domestic of the late William David LeClair and (Vaughan) and Steven Danis, of Sterling. Violence Program provides support, and Rose Etta (Daigneau) LeClair. He wife Kathy of Plainfield and Kenneth Oct. 13 advocacy, referral and counseling for was the husband of the late Marie LeClair of Plainfield, eight grand- A daughter born to Taryn Marie victims of domestic violence and their (Kogut) LeClair. Mrs. LeClair died children, many great grandchildren Wentworth of North Grosvenordale. children. Emergency shelter and refer- April 19, 2002, they had been married and numerous nieces and nephews. Oct. 14 rals are also available for families who for over fifty years. Horace served in He was predeceased by his son-in- A son, born to Nicole Preston Gleason need a safe place in a crisis. All calls the Army during WWII and worked at law James Haslacker and grandson of Putnam and Joshua Dexter. are confidential. Support groups are InterRoyal in Plainfield for forty-four James Kirby. Funeral Service will be Oct. 16 also available to the community and years. He was an active member of the private. Donations in Horace’s mem- A daughter born to Victoria Ann shelter residents. Certified, trained Plainfield Fire Department for over ory may be made to the Plainfield (Lindsay) and Derrick Barnaby of domestic violence advocates provide sixty years, serving as an EMT and Fire Department, 620 Norwich Road, Canterbury. all services. Hotlines for the Domestic firefighter. He was selected by Channel Plainfield, CT 06374. To leave an online Oct. 21 Violence Program are 860-456-9476 in 3 to be profiled on the Hometown Hero condolence please visit tillinghastfh. A son born to Gwynn Elizabeth Jarvis the Willimantic area and 860-774-8648 in Segment, interviewed by Scott Haney com of Wauregan and Leon Lefevre Jr. the Danielson area. for his many years in the fire ser- A son born to Amanda Larochelle of The GoodShop and AmazonSmile Dayville and Joseph Suntheimer. links at www.UnitedServicesCT.org are Oct. 26 active all year round, not just during Lucilia M. Leandro, 80 A daughter born to Ashely Elizabeth the holidays. A link for “GoodSearch,” (Espada) and Joel Espada of Dayville. which raises approximately one cent WAUREGAN – Medeiros, her brothers: Henrique Oct. 28 each time you use it to search the A son, born to Jillian Marie Lucilia M. Leandro, Aguiar and Manuel Aguiar, her sis- Internet, is also available on the United 80, of Wauregan ters: Odett Bernardo, Jorgina Lima (Richmond) and William Petrides of Services homepage. Dayville. died November and Graca Pereira, her many niec- United Services will also participate 15 at UMass es and nephews. Also her grand-dog Oct. 29 in the social media campaign for Giving A son born to Dinah Elaine (Lanham) Memorial Hospital Rosie, grand-cat Scooby, great grand- Tuesday (#GivingTuesday) and encour- in Worcester, pup and great grand-kitty. She was and Bryce Dietz of Jewett City. ages local residents to join the national A daughter, born to Kristen Massachusetts. She predeceased by her husband David movement around the holidays dedicat- was married April 8, S. Leandro, her brothers Eduardo Normandin of Putnam and Jeremy ed to giving. Giving Tuesday is a nation- 1957 to the love of her Aguiar, Jose Aguiar and Amancio Gradelski. al event that promotes giving back to the life, David S. Leandro, he died March Aguiar. Oct. 30 community. This year, Giving Tuesday 14, 2014. She was born June 18, 1935 in The funeral was held November A son, born to Amy Sue (Coman) and will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Sao Miguel, Portugal (Azores Islands), 21 in Danielson, followed by a Mass Donald Hoeing of Thompson. For more information about United daughter of the late Manuel and Arina A daughter, born to Melisa Ennis of Services, its Domestic Violence of Christian Burial. Burial followed Brooklyn. Program, Center for Autism, (Cabral) Aguiar. in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of Oct. 31 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Lucilia was a maid in Azores before flowers donations may be made in A daughter, born to Felicia Marie support groups and other programs, immigrating to Canada in 1964. She her memory to the American Diabetes (King) and Trevor Rodman of Pomfret. visit www.UnitedServicesCT.org or call moved to Wauregan in 1969, where Association, 306 Industrial Park Road, 860-774-2020. she has been a Communicant of Suite 105, Middletown, CT 06457. Sacred Heart Church. Lucilia was a Share a memory at www.gagnonand- Online shopping can benefit packer at Anchor Glass Container in costellofh.com Salvation Army to make pres- Killingly. She was a member of the local programs Grupo Amigos da Terceira. She loved ence known at area stores cooking, baking, feeding her birds in DAYVILLE — With the holiday the yard and doting on her children shopping season nearly upon us, PUTNAM — Red kettles everywhere. and grandchildren. She was known United Services is calling on residents throughout the community for her LEGALS Red kettles mean The Salvation Army NOTICE TO CREDITORS of the Quiet Corner to combine their is once again at local stores during the famous Portuguese sweet bread. online shopping with charitable giv- Christmas season. She leaves her children: Manuel ESTATE OF MERRITT E. PECK, JR, ing through the websites GoodShop. In Putnam, The Salvation Army is Leandro of Jacksonville, Florida, AKA Merritt E. Peck (15-00429) com and Amazon Smile, both of which represented by the Putnam Regional Maria Ponciano and her husband The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the donate a portion of the purchase price Interact Club, a teen community ser- Jose of Brooklyn, Robert Leandro and Court of Probate, District of Northeast to United Services at no cost to the vice club sponsored by Putnam Rotary his wife Julie of Moosup, her grand- Probate District, by decree dated No- shopper. Club. Interact members, their friends children: Derek Ponciano, Jessica vember 17, 2015, ordered that all claims Links to both pages can be found on and classmates have assisted in this Leandro, Kali Leandro, Amanda must be presented to the fiduciary at the United Services website at www. endeavor since Putnam Interact was Ponciano, Nadia Ponciano, Paige the address below. Failure to promptly UnitedServicesCT.org on the right side chartered in 1997. The teens ring the Leandro, Erika Malito and Marina of the page. GoodShop offers users dis- present any such claim may result in the bell at five local stores when enough loss of rights to recover on such claim. counts to hundreds of popular online volunteers are available. The stores are: retailers, with each retailer donating a Putnam Supermarket, Price Chopper, Janis E. Beltis, Clerk percentage of the purchase price back Walmart, Super Stop and Shop and OBITUARIES The fiduciary is: to United Services at no cost to the pur- Kmart. Without the assistance of these Gary M. Peck chaser. AmazonSmile offers the same businesses and members of the Putnam c/o James K. Kelley, Esq., abundance of online items the tradi- Rotary Club, their friends and class- are published at no 33 Broad Street, tional site does, but with a donation to mates, it would not be possible to ring Danielson, CT 06239 United Services with each purchase. the bell. The dates for this program charge. November 27, 2015 By using GoodShop and AmazonSmile are: Nov. 27 (the only Friday), Nov. 28, through United Services, consum- Dec. 5, 12 and 19 and they ring the bell ers can help their neighbors in need TOWN OF BROOKLYN in three shifts beginning at 9 a.m. and INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION right here in Northeast Connecticut. ending at 5 p.m. Proceeds from GoodShop and People in the Putnam area have been E-mail notices to PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE AmazonSmile sales through United generous every year, remembering that The Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Services will help to support critical those who are in need go beyond the Commission will hold a public hearing programs in the Quiet Corner, includ- Christmas season. Many are in need of adam@ on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 6:00 ing the only Domestic Violence shel- food, clothing, fuel oil, assistance with p.m. at the Clifford B. Green Memorial ters and services in Windham County, everyday bills and, of course, Christmas villagernewspapers. Center, 69 South Main Street, Brooklyn, the Center for Autism, Grandparents items. The teens who assist can’t imag- CT on the following: Raising Grandchildren support groups ine a child waking up Christmas morn- 111015A Keith Hoyt, 13 Hickory and other programs that are vital to the ing with no presents under the tree, com community. Lane, Map 43, Lot 23-20, RA Zone, if they have a tree. Money collected Construction of a residential driveway GoodShop offers access to hundreds in the Putnam area is used to assist or fax them to (860) of well-known retailers including those in our area. This is the motivation with associated grading and proposed Amazon, Toys R Us, Apple, Gap, Target, for assisting those in Putnam and sur- 3,870 sq. ft. of wetlands disturbance. Macy’s, Best Buy, Orbitz, Staples and rounding communities by ringing the 928-5946. A copy of the application is on file and others. The shopping experience and bell but, it is not enough. Without the available for review in the office of the the prices are exactly the same as going generosity of shoppers, success would Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Agent locat- to the online retailer directly, but by not be possible and many would suffer ed at 69 South Main street, Suite 22, going through GoodShop, up to 37 so Putnam Interact Club is thankful for Brooklyn, CT. percent of the purchase price will be those in our area communities who are Photos are welcome All interested parties may appear and donated back to United Services. And, so generous. When you see a red kettle GoodShop will provide links to valuable be heard and written correspondence with young people greeting you, remem- received. coupons and discounts for each retailer. ber that they are volunteers whose only in JPEG format. AmazonSmile donates 0.5 percent of reward is helping their neighbors in Real Gallant the purchase price to United Services. need. Chairman “While shopping locally at area mer- November 27, 2015 chants is the best way to support our December 4, 2015 B8 % Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 27, 2015 Villager Newspapers COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT “Shining a light on community events” November 28, Sat., 12noon or Bracelet. Please sign up on web site Everyone is invited to join the Knights November 27, 1-5pm or call the library. Aldrich Free Public of Columbus at a special Our Lady of Library, 860-564-8760, 299 Main St, Moosup. www.aldrichlibrary.org Guadalupe Silver Rose Rosary and Collecting Non-Perishable Food &

Devotion for Life at the Putnam Deanery Toys for the TEEG Giving Tree at December 4, Fri., noon-8pm Perpetual Adoration Chapel, in the parish The Fox Hearth, 14 Fox Rd., Putnam. Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will center located behind St. Mary Church Enjoy refreshments, treats, warm fire, hold a fish fry in the Knights Hall, 1017 of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, & holiday music. A list of toys that Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Putnam. For information, call John Ryan Fish and chips ($10); baked haddock at (860) 928-7241. children have asked for can be found at: www.thefoxhearth.com ($11); fried clams ($14); baked or fried scallops ($11-14); combo platters ($14- November 28, Sat., 4pm 17). 860-923-2967 or council2087@att. Everyone is invited to join the Knights net. of Columbus at a special Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Rosary and Loss Support Group, at NECCOG, 125 in parenting, small group discussion Vendors Wanted: The American Legion Devotion for Life at Our Lady of La Putnam Pike, Dayville. 860-774-1253. and interaction with mentor moms. Post 67 in Grosvenordale is seeking Salette Church, 21 Providence Road, No reservations required. We know how Community moms welcome! Free childcare available through age 5. 24 Crafters, Vendors, Artisans, Home Party Route 6, Brooklyn. For information, call hard it is to lose a special friend. Child Hill Rd, Woodstock. Register at Hosts for: Holiday Gift Fair on Sunday Cliff Soucy at (860) 774-6796. woodstockcovenant.org. Facebook: Mom Dec 6, from 10am – 4pm at Oscar W December 3, Thurs. to Mom of Woodstock. Swanson Post 67 American Legion, December 2, Wed., 6pm Mom to Mom at the Woodstock Route 200, Grosvenordale. Call 860-917- (First Wednesday of every month). Evangelical Church – young moms meet December 3, Thurs., 6-7pm together for quality Biblical instruction 1987 for information. NECCOG Animal Services free Pet Adult Program: Beading a Necklace

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Ariens Snowblower BRINX SAFE ITEMS FOR SALE NASCAR ELECTRIC WHEEL Golf Clubs 81/2 hp 24” 18X12 INCHES $50.00 Sofa & chair Die-Cast Models 010 FOR SALE Men’s Wilson set $50 $500 CHAIR RASCAL FOR SALE antique wood trim $500. AIR HOCKEY TABLE Women’s Nancy Lopez set $50 They’re Back! Husqvana Chainsaw $350.00 HOUSEHOLD $5 And Up! 3 Bicycles, 61X33 INCHES $60.00 357x 18” Small antique rocker BRAND NEW SHIPMENT! 1 Hardrock Ladies, $450. FOOSBALL TABLE ITEMS 7-ft Slate pool table TRUCK RACK FOR & cane seat chair Blessings Farm 1 Giant Ladies, Poulan Pro Canoe 21” 55X30 INCHES $60.00 accessories $200 WHEEL CHAIR Cherry sideboard ea $75. 50 H Foote Road 1 Giant Mans, squareback $100. CALL Dept 56 Silhouette $200.00 2 Dorm refrigerators Charlton $150.00 each Evinrude Boat Motor (508) 885-4212 Collectibles All in good condition (508)248-1411 2hp gas + Microwaves cash & carry Call Lawn Chairs $50/$75 2 Mongoose Pro $60. Broyhill Fontana Text (508)963-0238 (508)248-7840 Entertainment Armoir 860-774-1021 “NEW SANDSTONE Scooters Decorative prints approx. 7ft tall $300/RO 860-923-2169 $55.00 Each Auto Parts for sale Entertainment Center 5’ Kitchen Wood Stove COLOR RURAL Excellent condition. B lack Leather Sofa And Much more! 6 lids oven water MAILBOX Very nice piece Gutter Shell leaf guard 4 Yokohama Avid Tires from Rotmans/ approx reservoir warming oven with newspaper shelf extends to Paid $650.00 system NEW 205-50-R17V Less than 90”. Shows some By Appointment only cream and porcelain. cover 4x4 wood post with steel 2 Kitchen Asking $175.00 Original boxes 500-miles $200/OBO normal leather wear but No Calls after 7pm $675 drive-in anchor, includes Chandeliers Vizio TV (38) 4 ft. pcs. aluminum good shape $300/RO 508-949-7539 lettering, instructions. $100.00 Audi Custom fit car 3 ft., 2 years new guards, 16 end caps, (8 Electric Kitchen Stove Call Complete $69. (413)245-9221 covers A4 & A5 $125.00 FOR SALE: left, 8 right) Made for a 1960s 4 burner top 2 (774)318-0004 860-928-2046; & 5-in. gutter, includes oven white wonderful Maple Table 42’ Round 1800s Chair leave phone number Weathershield Floor screws .Musket Brown condition $375 if no answer. 4 Tires 225-50 R17 93V CAM 2 leaves, 4 chairs Blue Flower Seat $75 Mats Asking $485 Call (508)344-8081 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 $150.00 Excellent condition SUPERLINE Country Music Records (508)779-0595 NordicTrack Elite approx 34K Miles Call Paul Call Southbridge 14’5” Flatbed trailer From the 60s, all in good Lawn Mower-Toro $100.00 Firm (774)241-0327 14.7 Elliptical (508)764-9309 with ramps condition $50 Two years old Excellent all wood HO Scale Train condition, Self-propelled 2 years old, Like new, 5 Tires with rims Back yard good conditon Entertainment Center, Telephone stand with Collection $1,300 Push button $150 Internet access, Paper work P205-65 R15 H $2000/OBO Folding Chair $60 Bought $1399 adventures Corner-Oak w/ 300 ft of slot car track approx 6k Miles Washer & Dryer Set asking $850.00 Solid cedar play set 508-736-7841 Magnovox Tv Small Table $25 (60s-70s) $85 $300.00 Firm W/ tree house Slide, New $200 Slate Pool Table 4x7 Call Call Swing and baby swing CAMPER FOR 1/2 ton hoist 3 phs $100 (508)867-2820 (508)347-7441 Jewelry Safe Gardall Wii (508)236-1256 Excellent condition SALE Pr car ramps $20 16” wide 23” tall $100 w/Balance Board (860)334-5061 Paid $2500 new 2000 Keystone Sprinter FOUR COOPER FOR SALE Controllers, Games Asking 26’ Fifth wheel Model A parts $300 Leather Couch 87” light 1997 Chev. 30ft Motor Home SNOW TIRES Bought $500 $1500.00 clean non-smoking, sleeps 8 tan $25.00 72 INCH FOLDING Pursuit by Georgie Boy. (Used only 5500 Miles) 3 utility trailer springs Asking $250.00 (774)293-0457 w/slide out table, bunks, (508)949-1283 54000 miles 195/65r/15 $50 ROLLOUT BED sofa-bed and queen bedroom, Sleeps 6. Patio Set-3 Piece, with mattress new awning, electric brake and call Queen bed in back room. 60-70 pieces of marble Never Used Band saw Grizzley 16” hitch included. 860-779-6089 white, wrought Iron New Tires & brakes. $75 Sofa and two chairs $90.00 Sander Grizzley Asking $7000 OBO FREEZER - FRIGIDAIRE $5000.00 or best offer. cushions included very Combination Sander Leave message Call Upright 13.7 cu. ft. 1940-41 buick 12FT ADJUSTABLE engine head $50 sturdy excellent quality 1”x42” belt -8” disc 860-774-6507 860-935-5117 $200.00 ALUMINUM Lawn/Garden Tractor and condition. Call (508)943-6179 Carpet Cleaner- Hoover Works Good 1948-52 239 engine LADDER. White Rider, New $350.00Firm FOR SALE parts and truck tool tray Used three times. Bar Stools New $100.00 Kids Wooden Train set carborator, just serviced, Call Kathy Mint condition 74 tracks, train, silo, $125 $99.00 Two glass table tops King Size Pine water bed with new battery, new starter, (508)892-0254 barn, 6 Armed Bar stools $50.00-each mirrored dresser and bureau. 1948-52-truck repro cylenoid, runs great. Call $100.00 each $200/OBO Extra cars and Pieces $40 hub caps $100 Asking $600 obo. Pottery Barn Dishes New and Old. (508)867-4546 Kendall Collection 860-481-5949 5 Stools (508)867-8415 10 RR lanterns $35 each CRIB (Low Profile) $75.00 Each (508)885-3136 36” Color TV Frigidaire chest freezer 86 Suzuki intruder LEATHER JACKET with Conversion kit (860)888-5207 $75 Made in USA (508)885-9537 Black, size 2XL 5538MIL Refrigerator 48”x24”x34” $200/OBO for toddler bed with zip-out lining $800 $150.00 Chain Saw Husqvarna 27” Color TV (508)278-3988 Color: Simply White model 181w/ 20” Bar, Very nice, Beautiful - Slot machine $50/OBO Home Made Pine in extra good condition Craftsmand 8HP 80.7 cc motor with FULL LENGTH 2 years old (like new) $150.00 Coffee Table & two End Made by FMC, $650.00 new Wood & Brush Chipper power for the bigger Call Call (508)885-3096 MINK COAT Tables zippers at sleeve cuffs Asking $250.00 $325 trees. 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Asking $400 Duramax like new $60 Lincoln Wire Feed Camaro hood 74/78 furniture face lifting, Sword Set (860)497-0009 860-928-2046 MATCHING CHAIR Welder Bedroom Set Quality $50.00 9am-5pm painting, striping to $65 $175 Lite Pine Queen Refinishing, AND OTTOMAN Camaro front End Table W/Drawer Skate Sharpening 18x19x51, With matching For sale... caning and repairs. New: $1398 Quarter 1966-1970 $75 Asking $300 Machine, Airless Paint Sprayer hutch top,Men’s 5 drawer chest OLD CHERRY DINING ANTIQUE DOCTOR Plus two night stands $300.00 $175 $200 TABLE Daniel Ross End Table w/2 Drawers Sold as a set 3 pieces custom made Call (774)239-2240 CALL Sears game $100 (508)248-9225 $50 $600 On board radius (508)909-6559 Bedroom Set fish boat trailer or dresser. 3 quick lock 10’x12’x8 TENT W/BOOT Old End Table (508)612-9263 Queen Size bed $50.00 (860)382-5410 fixtures hockey figure $50 $45 (508)461-7479 ABS EXERCISE Oak Headboard& Frame 30 year’s experience & goal tender. Round Metal fireplace Girls 18 speed bike Excellent condition. LOUNGE $30 CHILD’S ROLLTOP DESK Garage Frame 9 Drawer low Dresser $25.00 $100.00 MAGEE $550.00 BIOMASTER $20 20’x22’ with attachable full Gas on gas (508)847-4848 Call Bob All hardware and Canopy 3 in 1 10’x20’ TREADMILL $25 mirror Forest River Camper Kitchen Stove OLD WESTERN SADDLE $135.00 2011 instructions White Snow Blower Cub Cadet $50 2 Drawer night stand $8500.00 Brand new, never used Many hard cover books $400.00 945 SWE Snowblower 85” HARLEY Like new $500/obo Call 13 hp Tecumseh OHV, (401)486-4051 3 PUMP JACKS Small Coffee Table DAVIS SPORT- $400 Firm New Hoveround 860-928-6739 45 in width trigger $25 $600.00 Firm $40.00 Call Susan Mattress New controlled steering, STER 1000CC RE- COPPER Call (508)347-9296 Electric Base Board Queen PillowTop 6 forward, 2 reverse, BUILT MOTOR SHOWER PAN (413)245-9651 860-933-3828 $25.00 Mattress Hardly used! Bedroom set Solid Custom made, never $1900 GARAGE SALE-MOVING Wooden Doll Cradle with Box Spring Maple wood twin used4 ft. long, 6 in. FOR SALE: EVERYTHING MUST GO $15.00 in Original Plastic $150 White Outdoor NUWAVE 2 Beds, 5 Drawer deep, 3 ft. wide Dresser, Desk with Ethan Allen Hutch, 1 Call (774)230-6285 Products INDUCTION Brass drain in place Toddler bed $50, Antique Croquet Set year old washing SnowBoss 1050 attached shelf, chair. Can 16 in. from end, Oak desk w/hutch, filing cabi- $40.00 Mink Coat Full Length COOKTOP NEW also be bunk beds with machine, mower, misc. Snowblower, 10hp centered net & chair $100, furniture, tables, couch, Size MediumExcellent $45 ladder. $400.00 Large Fisher Speaker Condition $800 or BO Tecumseh two stage $175 2 hutches $25 each, misc. household items. (508)764-8149 $50.00 Call (508)234-8767 30 in width, electric (508)779-0595 23 Arland Drive, Air hockey table $25, Electric Chord Organ start Well maintained. CALL BLUE BIRD BOXES Dining Room Set Southbridge Mirror 36” x30” $50 $700.00 2 oak bar stools $25 each, $75.00 508-260-9163 Get your boxes ready Soild MapleTable, 5 (508)769-8107 (508)347-3775 now for Early Spring! Two Sunroof Kits Peachtree Forge Chairs and Hutch 30” round wooden table $25, Generator Makita Adult Power Wheel $5 Each Asking 6000 watt $1350; $100.00 top mount round vanity Snow Tracking Tires Woodstock Black metal queen bed $25, sink black with black 185x65 R15 Chair Asking $275.00 GE 13” TV/VHS Golf Clubs with bag (860)481-9003 high end fixtures $250 $50.00 each.Lightly Used $2000.00 Cash Gossip bench $50, $50.00 or China Dinner Set combo- $20; Call (508)637-1401 teristohlberg 8 NFL SIlver SUPER 8 piece place setting Wash stand w/pitcher, bowl 12 place setting Large Antique picture Hollywood style 6 bulb BOWL COINS @yahoo.com white background $35 FRANCISCANWARE frame light fixture $100 $1000.00 w/pink roses “Desert Rose”, pieces or set Table Drop Leaf Boots, Harley Davidson Craftsman Twin V $50.00 $50.00 All in excellent Solid Oak Old Black leather Air Compressor $50, (508)789-0864 DVD player- $25. Portable Podium with two chairs 27x30 Comic Books numbers size 8 Med ladies New in Box condition! Water cooler $15, (508)943-4850 $60.00 open 27x15 closed 1s, 2s $100/OBO (508)234-2819 Electric Guitar CALL Never used $50 2 youth bikes $30 each, Gold Framed Wall (774)452-3514 Batman Lamp & Clock Wilsons black leather MOVING SALE $150.00/OBO Sit & Stand LX stroller $30, Mirror 29x41”$50.00 $1500.00 biker jacket w/ frindge, Amp Furniture, washer and Call (508)779-0735 Call Photos upon request dryer, misc. household size M $150/OBO $50 Denon AV surround (508)832-3029 Call (508)892-1679 items. Tools, and lawn Table set Glass & (860)455-9918 Fax machine receiver $250, and garden items. Wrought Iron 3piece $20 GOODYEAR BOWRIDR HUSQVARNA Call JIM 1 coffee & 2 end Angle Iron Cutter (508)826-9237 Velodyne subwoofer $200, RADIAL TIRES 1988 18 Ft LAWN TRACTOR (508)769-8107 asking $300.00 For Shelving Inboard/outboard,V6 2 Polk Audio LCI speakers P235/75R15 (508)885-6831 Electric Wheelchair YTH24V48LS, 24hrs, Brand engine, interior re-done $200 for both, on aluminum rims New Queen PillowTop between 10am-7pm 4W296, HK Potter 2790 New, 24hp Briggs, Hydro, electric wheelchair/bed, taken off 1995 Chev. Mattress Normally Sells For $700 Trailer seats 8-10 Polk Audio RTI Center Channel Fabricated Deck, old stamps, albums, Tires and Rims 5 of ea. $90 OBO $2750 comic books, old Speaker $150, Blazer SUV Bagger/Blower, 48in Deck. with Box Spring Used 4 weeks, like new in Original Plastic $90 Each Call bedroom set, waterbed frame, Akai 4000DS Reel to Reel $50. $3400.00 Call 5pm-8:30pm (508)667-9249 foldout loveseat. 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*Taxes, license, title, insurance and $349 doc. fee extra. Excludes $350 disposition fee due at lease end. Zero security deposit. $650 acquisition fee is included. Lessee pays maintenance, excess wear and tear and $0.15 per mile charge for all mileage over 12,000 miles per year. ^$17.92 is due monthly for every $1,000 financed at 2.9% x 60 months. ^$17.48 is due monthly for every $1,000 financed at 1.9% x 60 months. ^^$16.67 is due monthly for every $1,000 financed at 0% x 60 months. †$1,000 Recent College Grad Rebate on 2015 Corolla and 2015 Prius C: 6 months prior to or 2 years after graduation, proof of employment, no derogatory credit. ††$750 Military Rebate: Must be active duty. Program only available to customers with well qualified credit through Toyota Financial Services. Not all customers will qualify. Delivery must be taken from dealer stock by 11/30/15 and is subject to availability.

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