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A look A decade of what matters to you back…and Villager Newspapers celebrates 10th anniversary forward The first editions of the Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager were launched Friday, I’ve always been fascinated by time Sept. 23, 2005. The Killingly Villager, the baby of the family, capsules, of both the filling and bury- BY ADAM MINOR was launched five months later on Friday, March 24, 2006. NEWS STAFF WRITER ing of them, and of the unearthing and In the last decade, the papers have covered events both discovering part. Our look back at the big and small. Our pages have been filled with coverage of 10-year publishing history of Villager This week, Villager Newspapers turns 10 years old, and we graduations, school events, Memorial Day and Veterans Newspapers feels like doing a bit of both! couldn’t be more grateful to all of our loyal readers, advertis- Day parades, charity drives, 5K’s, fundraisers, carnivals I decided to see what was going on in ers and the community for the support we have received over and fairs, and many stories on the interesting things people the news back in September 2005. One decade ago, George W. Bush had begun the last decade. To celebrate, we look back at the last decade in the Quiet Corner have been up to. The Villager has also his second term of office as President of the Villager, from the points of view of those that helped been informative on local politics, bringing people news of make it what it is today. of the United States. Hurricane Katrina Please Read VILLAGER, page A12 had devastated the Gulf Coast, and a new Pope, Benedict XVI, was elected, after the death of Pope John Paul II. Our TV-watching time was divided among “Lost,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Desperate Housewives.” Newcomer ‘Walktober’ features Carrie Underwood had won this year’s season of the hit show, “American Idol.” In 2005, a video sharing service called YouTube was launched and USB flash largest lineup yet drives were replacing floppy disks. A social networking service still known as “The Facebook” was unknown by most, BY JASON BLEAU many businesses, Ranger and Project and used only by a handful of colleges. NEWS STAFF WRITER attractions and nat- Administrator for Nearly 100 million Americans still owned ural landmarks that Walktober Marcy VHS tape format VCRs, and video stores It’s that time of year make up the region. Dawley said this were at their peak, renting both VHS again, as Walktober The yearly line of year’s lineup is the tapes and DVDs. We were still two years takes over north- events is organized best they’ve ever had, away from the first iPhone and five years eastern Connecticut by The Last Green with more variety away from the iPad. Gov. Jodi Rell was and South Central Valley and is cele- than ever before. getting settled into office, having taken Massachusetts with brating its landmark “After 25 years Jason Bleau photo over for Gov. John Rowland, who had hundreds of activities 25th year in 2015 with something is going resigned the prior year. In northeast- and events through- record-breaking par- right here,” she said. Woodstock volunteer firefighter Phillip Mahoney ern Connecticut, we were still shopping ticipation and even “Another way to and his antique 1925 Baby Stutz fire truck at Gil’s Shoe Barn. Price Chopper in out the next month or so, ringing in the one-time-only cele- judge that is that the Victoria. The two have become a consistence Putnam and Killingly Commons were presence at local events as the fully functional yet to be built, and Danny Rovero was fall and embracing brating the history numbers of Walktober the National Heritage of the towns in the truck has become a hands-on showpiece for the still mayor of Putnam. In 2005, very few department. people even heard of texting, and no one Corridor and the corridor. TLGV Lead Please Read WALKTOBER, page ­A18 was asking Siri anything! I, however, as a Mansfield resident publishing local newspapers throughout New England, was asked frequently if we would consider publishing a community The story of newspaper to cover the Quiet Corner of Connecticut. After a year of research and preparation, in September 2005, we did. It was one of the best decisions we ever ‘Victoria’ made. I can’t thank our dedicated staff enough for the tireless hours they put in selling Firefighter finds joy ads, writing and editing multiple drafts of stories, getting just the right picture of in showing an event, covering the constant stream of community news, all to be ready to pres- antique truck ent, on deadline, for the next issue. I can’t thank our readers enough for their great BY JASON BLEAU interest, support, curiosity and pride in NEWS STAFF WRITER their weekly Villager newspaper. You are why local newspapers have existed for so WOODSTOCK — No doubt, most local long and will continue to thrive! CIRCLE citizens are familiar with the antique fire Since our debut of the Putnam, truck that has been making the rounds at Woodstock, and Thompson Villagers, we local events in the past few years, courtesy of have expanded into Killingly. We plan OF FUN the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Department. another new Villager or two in 2016. All Jason Bleau photos The refurnished 1925 Baby Stutz has editions are now available in print and become a staple of local car shows, fairs and A group of fun loving thrill online. We are constantly updating and public events as a public relations show- seekers make their way reformatting our products to best fit the piece for the Woodstock Volunteer Fire down a large slide, one of lifestyles of our local readers. We want to Department, however for the man behind the most popular attractions always provide more publishing options, the refurbished vehicle, Woodstock fire- to challenge ourselves to remain relevant of the weekend at the Circle of Fun. fighter Phillip Mahoney, the truck, which in a digital world and to make reading he affectionately calls “Victoria,” it’s more your local news a seamless and automatic PUTNAM — The St. than a showpiece. It’s a labor of love and part of your day. dedication and a powerful tool to allow the But no matter what else we change, Mary’s Circle of Fun young and young at heart to embrace their one thing that will remain constant is our invaded Putnam Friday, commitment to being relentlessly local to Sept. 18 through Sunday, dreams of being a firefighter. the northeastern Connecticut area. The Sept. 20. Rides, games, This year alone, Victoria has made Quiet Corner is a special place, and is music, great food and appearances at the Putnam Main Street Car the entire reason this newspaper exists. more made up the local Cruise, Woodstock Memorial Day parade, We always hope to reflect our towns and tradition which served the Woodstock Fair and, most recently, our readers in our pages, not exactly like as a miniature carnival Woodstock Scout Day, and its presence a mirror, but more as a window through of sorts, with a little bit of throughout the region is only increasing. which we can see each other. This is something for everyone Victoria started as an active truck in the YOUR paper, and we work for YOU. I look to enjoy. 1920’s before it was retired and sent via Lillith Kupiac, 4, of Putnam, cheers as she forward to the next 10 years and beyond! For more photos, turn takes a fun ride on a fire truck. Please Read VICTORIA, page ­A13 to page A4! Frank G. Chilinski A2 • Friday, September 25, 2015 VillagerKillingly Newspapers Villager Where were you 10 years ago? As part of the 10th anniversary issue reflect back yourself. Who was the icant changes were taking place in the of the Villager, I was asked to do a town manager? Who was the super- town? I think you’ll be amazed at how column on what was happening in intendent of schools? Who was the many changes have occurred in just Killingly 10 years ago. high school principal? What business- ten years and how many individuals Killingly Before I give you some facts and fig- es were on Main Street in Danielson who served on the Town Council or ures, and before you read the remain- that are no longer there? What stores boards and commissions are no longer at 300 der of the article, take the time to were in the Dayville area? What signif- living. I know that I was quite sur- prised with what I discovered. For the answer to a number of MARGARET the above questions I turned to the WEAVER We have 2004-2005 Killingly annual report, the live music Connecticut 2005 “Blue Book,” and the on Thursday 2005 Killonian. First, Bruce E. Benway Couture and William Larkin. nights! was Killingly’s Town Manager; his Town Manager Bruce Benway’s assistant town manager was Kimberly report gave an overview of the signif- Come enjoy a warm meal E. Darigan. (Killingly no longer has an icant happenings in Killingly in 2005. with family or friends by the fire! assistant town manager). Dr. William A number of important changes were Silver was superintendent of schools; in the works. Buy One, Mrs. Christian was the high school “The most significant decision came principal; vice principals were Mr. with voter approval on April 12, 2005 Get One FREE Devine and Mrs. Madore. Town Council of $81,265,000 for a new high school Visit the Publick House on any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday for members were as follows: Joyce including a vocational/agricultural Lunch or Dinner. Offer valid only on Mon., Tues., & Wed. Not valid with any other coupon, discount or promotion. Not applicable to Ricci (District 1), Bradford Gauthier center. The Town Council, with the groups or private events. Lower priced entree will be complimentary. (District 1), Jack Burke, vice chairman support of the Board of Education, Not available for take-out. This certificate has no cash value. Excludes (District 2), Mark Johnston (District selected the site to be on land south all holidays. Offer not valid Sept. 7, 8 & 9. * Offer ends 9/25/15. 2), David Griffiths (District 3), John of Five Mile River and east of Putnam LaGarde (District 3), Robert Loiselle Pike Road (Route 12) across from the Publick House Historic Inn ~ 277 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 01566 (District 4), Janice Thurlow, chair intersection with Soap Street, which Visit www.publickhouse.com for more information or call 508-347-3313 (District 4), Dennis Alemain (District was ratified by the voters.” Fletcher- 5). The following were members of the Thompson was selected to be the archi- Board of Education: Edward Allard, tect and Gilbane was chose to be the Jr., chair, Helen Lupien, Richard Construction Manager. Of course, that Murry, Gail Oakley Pratt, Alexis decision was not reached without a lot Rich, Dr. Lavius Robinson, Christian of controversy and discussion. Sarantopoulos, Robert Surprenant, The Town Council authorized a and Jennifer Thomas. The late Linda grant application to help supplement Walden was the town planner; Eric funds needed to “improve Water Street Rumsey had recently joined the plan- north of Union Street and to connect ning department replacing Delia Fey Water Street to Commerce Avenue.” who had returned to college for her The Charter Revision Commission, Masters. Demeter Lakatzis was chair which had begun its work in October of the planning and zoning commis- 2004, presented a draft of changes in sion; Eldon Griffiths was vice chair; September 2005. One of the chang- Robert F. Leonard, secretary. Other es included renaming the Council members included Virge Lorents, Chairman as Mayor — which never Keith Thurlow, and alternates Joseph came to pass. Much was under way in the Dayville area. “The Town Council, Economic Development Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission… have been moni- toring and assist- 8x7-9x7 Steel Liftmaster 1/2 hp ing, where appro- 2 Sided Insulated Chain Drive priate, the redevel- Garage Door opment of the for- r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & 7ft Opener mer Anchor Glass track, 8 color & 3 panel design options site into Killingly $270 Commons, a inc Installation $570 price matching available on all written quotes 523,000 sq. ft. shop- inc Installation ping center.” Other new busi- ness activity in Killingly in the 2005 time-frame included a fitness club (Key Gym) on Main Street in Danielson, the opening of Pizza Pizzazz in the old Attawaugan Hotel building on Main Street, the conver- sion of the former Michael’s Market on Route 12 to a Benny’s store, the opening of Home Computer Services, D &Z Vending, Get A Haircut, Mystic Meadow Equestrian Center, and Payton Place Salon. 2005 was a year of change for the Killingly Recreation Department. With Tom Dooley as the new Director of Parks and Recreation, “ the department has Turn To WEAVER page ­­­A5

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Siblings work together as local soccer referees there but I look to him for guid- the line, on the back defender, “It’s something that I don’t ance, for sure.” and just checking all the time,” think a lot of guys can get by. The brothers both went to Andrew said. “If you continue It’s difficult because there’s Putnam High School, Andrew to stare at the ball, you’re going always going to be naysayers,” graduated in 2000 and Peter to have issues. So you’ve got to Peter said. “At the end of the graduated in 2002. Andrew constantly move your head and day you’ve just got to trust played soccer and basketball make sure you’re in the right your gut and trust your expe- for the Clippers. Peter played spot. Half the battle is being in rience and trust your partner.” four years of football, basket- the right spot.” That’s easy for this offici- ball, and was also on the golf Being decisive when making ating duo. Andrew and Peter team. a call is also key. trust each other like, well, Their father, Dave Vitale, “If you’re out there with a brothers. was a longtime referee and shaky whistle you’re not going “We’re consistent. We know coach at Putnam High School to have a good chance of mak- our strengths and weakness- and is now the assigner of ref- ing the right call,” Andrew es,” Peter said. “We can defi- erees for Eastern Connecticut said. “It’s about blowing the nitely speak on the behalf of soccer. Andrew teaches math- whistle with confidence and each other if we need to — ematics at Marianapolis Prep being firm in your decision. because we definitely know and is the head coach of the And that’s what you’re out where the other one’s coming basketball team there. Peter is there for. If you can’t do that from.” a realtor and also referees col- you’re going to have a tough lege basketball and is a direc- game.” Charlie Lentz may be reached tor of operations for the AAU There are usually a few pun- at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by Connecticut Breakers basket- dits in the bleachers and it’s e-mail at charlie@villagernews- ball program. important to turn a deaf ear to papers.com. When Andrew graduated the crowd. from high school he started refereeing right away. Peter began calling games when he graduated from college. Shop Hop 2015 “We both knew a lot about September 26 & 27 soccer and refereeing,” Andrew said. “We just jumped right into it.” Charlie Lentz photo The brothers don’t always woodstock, connecticut • 10:00am-4:00pm Peter Vitale, left, and his brother Andrew Vitale, worked the Tourtellotte work together on the soccer field but they are often assigned Take a scenic ride and enjoy a festive fall weekend with Memorial boys soccer game against Putnam High in Thompson last us. Enter at each participating store for your best chance Saturday, Sept. 19. to officiate together. “We do our fair share of at the Grand Prize Shopping Spree! BY CHARLIE LENTZ to call, you know how much NEWS STAFF WRITER games together. We’re with you have to cover,” Andrew different people on differ- Each shop will be giving a red carnation to every “Red Hat” customer, in honor of THOMPSON — Andrew said. ent days,” Peter said. “We’re Kris Reynolds of the Christmas Barn (the originator of the Shop Hop, 25 years ago). Vitale and his little brother, If you see this officiating in different places every day. Kris was a member of the Red Hat Society, it is our way to say thank you to Kris. Peter, probably work better duo at a soccer game in the We could be in New London together than most soccer ref- Quiet Corner you might notice Coco’s Cottage Scranton’s Shops Sailor’s Valentines/Shell Cottage County or Windham County on 253 Rt. 171 300 Rt. 169 1089 Rt. 169 erees. They should know each Andrew chooses which side of different days.” other’s moves by now. the soccer field he’ll referee. Garden Gate/Periwinkles Sweet Evalina’s Treasures and Trash Peter said casual soccer fans 260 Rt. 171 688 Rt. 169 Consignment Shoppe “The more that you work “That’s kind of an older might not realize all the things 1115 Rt. 169 with someone in a game, the brother thing a little bit — 15 Woodstock Country Shoppe The Christmas Barn referees have to keep their eyes 283 Rt. 169 835 Rt. 169 Taylor Brooke Winery more you know how reliable years of refereeing — it doesn’t on. They have to keep players 848 Rt. 171 they can be, what they’re going really matter. We have a good safe and can’t let the play get For more information go to: ExploreWoodstock.com working relationship. I too physical. think he trusts my judg- “It’s an 80-minute game and ment,” Andrew said. you have to be on your toes the Public Peter gladly defers to whole 80 minutes,” Peter said. his older brother. “Because it could be 95 percent “I’ve been refereeing good, the five percent bad could HHH NOTICE HHH Meetings eight years. He’s got be very dangerous. And that’s twice as much experi- why we’re out here, to make In accordance with Section 7-109 of the General ence,” Peter said. “And everything safe and fair.” THOMPSON he’s done many more The offside call requires a Statutes, revision of 1977, as amended, and with the high-level games than I referee to be nimble and posi- State Department approval, the Special Education Monday, Sept. 28 have. I trust him. We’re tion himself properly. Redevelopment Agency/Small Cities equal when we get out “Just constantly being on Department of Woodstock Public Schools, will Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Town Hall, Merrill Seney Community Room destroy all special education student records that Planning & Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., became inactive (exited, graduated, turned 21) in Town Hall, Merrill Seney Community Room EASTFORD FALL TOWN-WIDE YARD SALES 2009, on October 15, 2015. OCTOBER 3 & 4 PUTNAM If the owners of these records wish to claim them, To get on the map contact please contact the Special Education Department of Monday, Sept. 28 Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Selectmen’s [email protected] Woodstock Public Schools at 860-928-7453 Ext 317. Chambers These records may be needed at some future date for Library Board, 7 p.m., Library Conference Room Maps will be available to social security benefits or for other purposes. Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall download at: eastfordct.org Tuesday, Sept. 29 Recreation Commission, 7 p.m., Selectmen’s Chambers WOODSTOCK Monday, Sept. 28 Historic Properties, 7:15 p.m., Room B Conservation Commission, 7:30 p.m., Room A Historic District, 8 p.m., Room B

Tuesday, Sept. 29 Town Meeting by Petition to Repeal Prop 46, 7 p.m., Room 1

Wednesday, Sept. 30 Arboretum, 7 p.m., Room A

Thursday, Oct. 1 Board of Selectmen, 4 p.m., Room A Planning & Zoning Subcommittee, 7:30 p.m., Room 1 EASTFORD Monday, Sept. 28 American Legion, 7:30 p.m., Town Office Building POMFRET Monday, Sept. 28 Planning & Zoning, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., PCS Library A4 • Friday, September 25, 2015 Villager Newspapers St. Mary’s Circle of Fun makes for entertaining weekend PUTNAM — The St. Mary’s Circle of Fun invaded Putnam, as it does every year at summer’s end, bringing with it its own special brand of fun in the sun and under the stars from Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20. Rides, games, music, great food and more made up the local tradition, which served as a miniature carnival of sorts, with a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy.

Jason Bleau photos Nick Goodwin of Advantage Home Medical Everything starts somewhere, including these youngsters’ love for thrill rides. falls into the dunk tank after a on-the-spot David Racine accompanies his daughter pitch hits the target. Caitlin on the merry-go-round.

A pair of curious customers dig through a collection of vinyl discs hop- A black belt from Quest Martial Arts shows ing to find a treasure at St. Mary’s annual yard sale that accompanies his skills with a staff in a display by the demo the Circle of Fun every year. A Henna tattoo artist works on a customer during the St. Mary’s team to spectators at the St. Mary’s Circle Circle of Fun. of Fun.

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BY JASON BLEAU sports fields, has since gone Soccer,” Falzarano said. “They maybe even become a polling being on the Board of Finance NEWS STAFF WRITER unused and at one time was pledged that they would raise location for future elections and watching everyone’s pock- PUTNAM — After years of considered as a possibility for $100,000 to get the place fixed and referendums. etbook, one of my goals was the searching for a new use for a new library and even the up and we told them to go for “I’d like to push that the give Putnam people as much the old armory building in potential home for several it.” building would be a voting as we could. This is an ideal Putnam, an answer may final- town offices. Putnam will retain own- location for District 1 and West situation where a $500 nut a ly be here in the form of a Falzarano said that NOW ership of the building while Putnam,” the mayor said. “I couple of years ago will become tentative agreement between coming on board means that NOW would manage and main- think it’s ludicrous that peo- a state-of-the-art building that’s the town and the Northeast the future looks bright for the tain it. The deal would also ple who live in West Putnam going to facilitate their chil- Opportunities for Wellness, building and it’s likely some- see the Recreation Director’s have to go right by District 1 dren and other area children Inc. (NOW). thing may finally be done with office relocate to the armory and way the heck out to East and the groups they adhere to. According to Putnam Mayor the building to not only benefit from the Town Hall and with Putnam, so this would take So I think it’s going to be a real Tony Falzarano, the town pur- Putnam, but the entire region. a gym, functional bathrooms care of those citizens.” plus for the town of Putnam chased the armory many years “We planned to refurbish and shower facilities and other Falzarano added that since and the citizens. It’s kind of on ago for $500 from the state after it and along came NOW and amenities, all left over from its he was on the Board of Finance, a YMCA scale because it will it ceased operation as a local gave us a proposal where National Guard days, the facil- a position he held for years support a lot of the area towns hub for the National Guard they would like to use that as ity is well prepared to man- before being elected Mayor with great facilities,” he said. and Young Marines. The facil- their headquarters and house age all varieties of recreational nearly two years ago, he has ity, which sits off of Wicker Little League, the Woodstock- activities after renovations are wanted to see the armory be Jason Bleau may be reached Street and within walking dis- Putnam-Thompson-Pomfret complete. However, Falzarano used in a way where the entire at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at tance from the town’s schools (WPTP) Football League and said he’d like to see the build- town could benefit. [email protected]. and one of Putnam’s two major cheerleaders and NECONN ing hold town functions or “Since I became mayor, after Where were you 10 years ago?

believe it! Who knows what the next 10 WEAVER years will bring? continued from page A2­­­ Congratulations to the Villager on your 10th anniversary! set off in a new direction emphasiz- Walktober will be here before you ing theater and family programs.” know it. The Killingly Historical The Summer Youth Theater produced Genealogical Society will sponsor Ducktales and BobbiSocks. The family “Search Your Roots” friendly First Night offered a variety of Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. entertainment in downtown Danielson. at the Center 196 Main St. Danielson. Beginning with Comedy Basketball at Work on your New England, French- Killingly Memorial School, entertain- Canadian, or local family genealogy or ment included jugglers, a hypnotist, a history project. Access funeral home clowns, mini-racers, a ventriloquist, a records, church and cemetery records, card shark, a merry-go-round, music, directories, obituaries, newspapers, etc. and a fireworks finale! How many of Stop in and we will be glad to assist you remember attending the festivities? you. Feel free to come for only part of MESECK NAMED WESTVIEW Of course, Killingly High School the day. sports provided many additional “enter- EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH tainment” opportunities throughout Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly the year (at 79Westfield Avenue). The Municipal Historian. Special thanks to Courtesy photo gymnastics team was State Champs. At Marilyn Labbe for assistance with mate- the National Convention in Kentucky DAYVILLE — Rachel Meseck, of North Grosvenordale, was selected as rials used in this column. For additional Employee of The Month for August at Westview Health Care Center. the Killingly High School Vo-Ag won information visit the Killingly Historical 1 gold medal, 1 silver medal, and 3 “Rachel was hired on July 9, 2010 and is an outstanding employee with Center Wednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. us here at Westview in the laundry and housekeeping services area,” stat- bronze medals. The KHS Cheerleaders to 4 p.m. (or by appointment), visit www. took first place at the Cheerleaders o ed Administrator David T. Panteleakos. “She is always friendly and kind killinglyhistory.org, or call 860-779- to everyone she comes in contact with. She is certainly a true hardworking America National Invitational High 7250. Mail for the Killingly Historical & School Co-Ed Division and the KHS and dedicated employee.” Genealogical Society, Inc. or the Killingly Rachel graduated from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Music Department won many awards Historical Center should be sent to P.O. at the Music Competition in Toronto, in Marlboro, Mass., and enjoys spending time with her husband Ron, son Box 265, Danielson, CT 06329. Margaret Lucas and daughters Madison and Taylor. Canada. Weaver may be reached at margaret- One last reflection. How many [email protected]. Note: Neither the recalled that The Kitchen Witch and Killingly Historical Center nor I have Gil’s Shoe Barn were still on Main Caller ID. Please leave your name and Street in Danielson? You could shop at phone number when calling. Thank you. Beit Bros. or stop at McDonald’s across Note the new post office box number for from Zip’s. So many changes have taken the historical center. place in 10 years that’s it’s hard to Builder GILES CONTRACTING Custom Homes Additions • Garages For more information, call 860-928-0363 Remodeling • Decks Kitchens, Bathrooms, Wood & Tile Flooring, Roofing, Siding, Windows. Snowplowing & Sanding MA: 508.450.3913 CT: 860.923.0482 28 years experience Peter Giles Weekly Crossword Licensed & Insured in CT & MA September 25, 2015 Across

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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]. ‘Tiger Pride’ on display at TMS

THOMPSON — Thompson safety awareness, and increase Middle School kicked off the the overall pride students have start of a new school year with for their school. Students who a whole new attitude: “Tiger demonstrate these exemplary Pride.” behaviors can earn raffle tickets Under the guidance of new for special drawings through- Principal Tina Chahanovich, out the year. and new Vice Principal Starting the year off in a Laurence Prentiss, the entire positive and exciting way was TMS community came together very important to the faculty at at the start of the year for a start TMS, school officials explained. of school assembly to acquaint Home room teachers, along everyone with new staff, intro- with students, started the year duce a new and exciting positive with a challenge to showcase behavior program, and kick off Tiger Pride through a collabo- an exciting project throughout rative project. Classrooms cre- the building focused on “Tiger ated unique and inspiring art Pride.” that is currently displayed on The entire Thompson Public each homeroom’s door to show Schools district has taken on the just what being a TMS Tiger Courtesy photos new PBIS (Positive Behavioral means to them and what Tiger Some of the examples of the door art projects showcased as part of the school’s new ‘Tiger Pride’ initiative. Intervention & Supports) pro- Pride is all about. gram. The program is designed “The kids had fun working to encourage students to take with their classmates while get- the experience was exciting their faculty. Everyone here the positive energy found in the ownership of their behavior ting reacquainted after the long and the kids were enthusias- at Thompson Middle School is middle school. and become positive role mod- summer,” Ms. Chahanovich tic. Students were engaged in looking forward to an outstand- “They’re off to a great start,” els for their peers. This program said. “This project gave the the assembly’s content, and ing year!” he said. “It’s exciting to see such outlines clear expectations that students a sense of their class- responded eagerly to the chal- Superintendent Michael camaraderie among teachers will help to promote learning, room expectations in a fun and lenges put forth to them by Jolin said he is thrilled with and students.” boost confidence, stimulate creative atmosphere. Overall, Marianapolis raises $50K in 36th Annual Golf Tournament

THOMPSON — The 36th Annual Golf over $50,000. The proceeds from the certainly no different,” said Director of Member) Tournament held by Marianapolis Prep tournament go toward scholarships Development Susan Andersen. • Thompson Electrical Contractors, was another success with beautiful for local students to attend the school. Following the tournament, golf- Quinebaug weather for a day of golfing. Current scholarship recipients were on ers and guests enjoyed dinner at the Winning teams: The tournament held on Sept. 15 at hand at the tournament to help through- Raceway Restaurant where over 20 • 1st Place Men: Ron Coderre, Jim the Raceway Golf Club in Thompson, out the day. items were raffled off, including an Dandeneau, Nick Scola and Jim West attracted 150 golfers including alum- “Each year we are overwhelmed by Apple Watch, a two-week stay at a pri- with a score of 59. ni, parents, faculty and friends of the support from our sponsors, donors, vate condo in Melbourne Beach, Fla., • 1st Place Women: Lisa Bodreau – Marianapolis. The tournament raised players and volunteers and this year is and a one-week stay at any Marriott Parent ‘10, ’14 and ’17, Dawn Menoche, Vacation Club Worldwide. Beth Aulenback and Terry Buron with Tournament sponsors were: a score of 70. • The Mousseau Family (John ’74, • 1st Place Co-Ed: Paul LaFramboise Peter ’79, David ’80, and Ann Mousseau ’79, Nancy LaFramboise, Jeff Noack) LaFramboise ’07, and Paul Raps with a • Rampco Construction Company, score of 61. Dudley, Mass. (Richard Androlewicz • Closest to the Pin: Women: Dawn – Board Member, Jonathan ’99, and Menoche; Men: Andrew Charon. Jenna ’05) • Long Drive: Women: Beth • Resources Management Corp., West Aulenback; Men: Kurt Battey Hartford (Michael Herlihy – Board

Courtesy photos The first place co-ed team: Paul LaFramboise ’79, Nancy LaFramboise, Jeff LaFramboise ’07, and Paul Raps with a score of 61.

The first place men’s team: Ron Coderre, Jim Dandeneau, Nick Scola and Jim West with a score of 59.

DON’T MISS A THING!

The first place women’s team: Lisa Bodreau – Parent ‘10, ’14 and ’17, Dawn Menoche, Beth Aulenback and Terry Buron with a score of 70.

WOODSTOCK WOODSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS Monday, Sept. 28: Hamburger/bun, lettuce and toma- to, baked beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 29: Cheese ravioli, green peas, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Sept. 30: Chicken Caesar salad/wheat roll, fruit, milk. Thursday, Oct. 1: Ziti and meat sauce, cucumber cup, fruit, milk. Friday, Oct. 2: Pizza, carrot stick, fruit, milk. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, September 25, 2015 • A7

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] QVCC Spirol Art Gallery hosting Mueller exhibit

DANIELSON — The Spirol Art Gallery at Quinebaug Valley Community College is currently featuring the Keith Mueller show “Working On Wings To Fly” at the Danielson campus at 742 Upper Maple Street. Mueller’s wood carvings are amazingly lifelike. Mueller has been awarded the title “World Champion Carver” six times. The show runs through Oct. 7. Mueller has been studying, painting, carving, and sculpt- ing birds for 35 years.

Charlie Lentz photos Ornate Hawk Eagle. Gannet. Mandibled and Keel-billed Toucans.

Three-toed Sloth and Baby.

Imperial Woodpecker Pair. Pilated Woodpecker Male. Razorbill. Answer to Crossword

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Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 privilege Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner of writing Frank G. Chilinski One never knows when a President & Publisher chance encounter can lead to a shift in one’s life. Adam Minor I was having lunch at 85 Editor Election Letters Policy Main in Putnam 10 years ago with an old friend. I noticed Editor’s Note: With an election season upon not being published. a man waiting for someone. us, the Villager will occasionally publish its All letters must be free of personal attacks He was read- guidelines for submitting election-related let- and libelous remarks. Letter writers are ing a regional ters. Should you have any questions, do not encouraged to remain focused on endorsing publication EDITORIAL hesitate to call us at (860) 928-1818. a candidate, and to refrain from commenting that con- negatively about opponents. Failure to fol- tained sever- Believe it or not, we’re coming up on that low that guideline could result in rejection al articles I time of year again — election season. of a letter to the editor. had written. Candidates in our communities are gearing For election-related letters only, there is a When his The details up for Nov. 3, and just as they are hoping for 500-word limit, and all submissions will be luncheon a good voter turnout, Villager Newspapers published as space is available. companion wants to hear from you. Who do you support Any candidates for office will be allowed arrived, he in your town’s upcoming election? Why? one letter to introduce themselves and their NANCY WEISS asked her of a decade What issue is most important to you? candidacy. Candidates will not be allowed to where he This column is read by tens of thou- Our Election Letters Policy is as follows: submit any other election-related letters. could find sands of people every week, all across south Absolutely no anonymous Sound Offs may The editor reserves the right to edit any Nancy Weiss and she waved central Massachusetts and northeastern be submitted in endorsement of any can- and all submissions at his discretion. When her hand in my direction. Connecticut. I hope, for one week only, that didate for political office. Any mention of possible, attempts will be made to allow the David Cutler walked over my Massachusetts friends will forgive me a political candidate and/or issues he or letter writer to rewrite, but the final decision to my table and after a bit of as I single out one of the many newspapers she has addressed, and any election-related rests with the editor. conversation asked me if I this runs in. Forgive me yet? Great, thanks! matter, must be done in a signed Letter to The editor reserves the right to refuse a wanted to write a column for the Editor. No “Your Turn” columns will be submission if it does not meet any of the a newspaper he was start- I was frozen with anxiety. I was nowhere accepted as candidate endorsements. aforementioned guidelines for publication. ing in the area. I was sur- near prepared for this. I didn’t even have All endorsement/election-related letters The editor may otherwise edit or reject a let- prised and delighted. I may proper samples, just some flyers I helped must be received in a timely enough fashion ter at his discretion. have said I wanted to think design for my church. I didn’t really even to allow for publication up until one week There are a lot of important issues facing about his offer, but I doubt have any experience either. I never wrote before your town’s election. While space dic- every town this year and you deserve a say it. I started writing stories for my college newspaper. I had never had tates how many letters are published in each in them. You’ll get one chance at the polls on when I was a child. I love a byline to my name. issue, prompt submission will increases the Election Day. You have another chance on to write. Writing a column It was the beginning of October 2005. The likelihood of inclusion. In other words, writ- our Op/Ed pages. would provide just the dis- Villager Newspapers had just debuted in ers are advised not to wait until two weeks So what are you waiting for? cipline I needed to produce northeastern Connecticut on Sept. 23, only before an election to submit a letter. 600 words every week. Now a week or two earlier. They were already The last edition including political letters E-mail Editor Adam Minor at aminor@ more than 500 columns and looking for a new writer. I didn’t ask why, will be the Friday, Oct. 23 Villager. Letters stonebridgepress.com, fax us at (860) 928-5946, about 300,000 words later, I but I was excited at the opportunity none- must be received by the editor no later than snail mail us at P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, am still at it. theless. I had received the first two edi- 12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. CT 06281, or come drop it off in person at tions of the Woodstock Villager in the mail David Cutler died in 2010, All letters must be signed, with a place of 283 Route 169, Unit #2, Woodstock, CT 06281. but with his partners, he and I was excited that a new paper was residence and phone number supplied for Letters will not be accepted by phone or by coming to town, especially one that would created a number of success- verification if needed. Failure to include any voicemail. E-mail is preferred. ful newspapers. I believe the actually of that information could result in your letter cover my Villager newspapers enrich The town. I the area by fostering a sense had just of community. Minor graduat- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I’ve worked for three edi- ed college tors. The first one was about Details the spring my age. The second was younger, and Adam Minor, ADAM before, A thank you to ‘angels of the community’ with a is the age of my daughters. MINOR shiny, To the Editor: Kimball.” He and I exchange e-mails brand On Tuesday, Sept. 14, I attended my first We arrived there, and emergency room every week and I like his new bach- attempt to rebuild my body. It did not last personnel took over. After three hours I was wry sense of humor. elor’s degree in Communications to my long! released and told to take it easy for the rest of When I have a computer name, and no idea what to do with it. I About 3 minutes into exercises I had to sit the day. crisis or travel where there spent a summer working crazy late hours down (I am 86). Everyone stopped to check me To everyone who helped me, I say “Thank are no Internet connections, as a stagehand for the local union at out. A gal from Muddy Brook Fire Department you, thank you.” You are angels of the com- Adam kindly lets me off the Mohegan Sun Arena and the Hartford took over and helped me to my car. She said, munity. hook and I heave a sigh of Civic Center. It was paying the bills, but “We better call for help.” relief. I enjoy writing this I wanted something I could actually use I agreed, and we called Community Rescue. Norm Babbitt column, but it is also like my degree for. It was a random Saturday having a term paper hang- morning that I picked up this new paper Five minutes and they were there, asking Thompson questions, etc. “OK, you are going to Day ing over my head every and saw a want ad looking for a full-time week. Writing has changed local journalist. I was instantly intrigued. the way I think as I often After seeing the ad, I immediately sent consider whether a conver- my résumé to the man in charge, a man by No surprises: Keep Nicholson and Jessurun sation or a passing impres- the name of Walter Bird Jr. He responded sion might be fodder for a surprisingly fast, within an hour or two, To the Editor: e-subscription and budget information is I am so glad I live in Pomfret. We have readily available on the new town website. column. and wanted me to come in. I was taken At the market, a commu- aback. I didn’t have any samples to show, efficient, steady government. Our budgets I hope we keep our efficient, steady gov- nity event or a dinner party, no writing examples or graphic design are fair, our roads the envy of surround- ernment just as it has been for years to work, other than college assignments or ing towns. The budget was prepared well in come by voting for First Selectman Maureen I get comments on my col- stuff I do for my church’s youth group. advance with lots of informational hearings Nicholson and Selectman Barry Jessurun. umn. Some positive, some That’s all I had, so I brought in what I for citizen input. No surprises. Vote on Nov. 3. Show your support for a not. I’ve had to toughen up to could. First selectman Maureen Nicholson has good team. take the jabs. I make myself I don’t recall the conversation Walter implemented several changes to improve vulnerable by putting my and I had a couple days later during my transparency, particularly the new web site. Brad Beeler name, my face and my interview. Maybe that’s because I was I get minutes and agendas immediately via Pomfret thoughts in a public place so nervous, I could barely get a sentence every week. out. This was becoming all too real. We The most rewarding part seemed to hit it off right off the bat, and Canty: Waldron for town clerk of writing is learning what right there at the interview, he told me he you, the reader, thinks. was going to give me a shot as a freelanc- To the Editor: same dedication to the office of Town Clerk. When our corgi died, other er, and we would go from there. The position of town clerk is not one to be Renee has further demonstrated her com- pet owners told me heart- I couldn’t believe it — this man was taken lightly. We must select the candidate mitment to Thompson as a volunteer with warming stories. I shared giving an unproven kid a shot. I’ll always whose qualifications and experience exempli- various civic and community groups includ- the standoff my husband be grateful for that. One has to start some- fy competence and professionalism. ing Thompson Together, Cub Scouts, and the and I have over how low where, after all. A number of years ago, I met Renee PTO. She has truly shown her dedication to (me) or high (him) to set the I may not remember the interview well, LaPalme-Waldron in her role as recreation our town and I ask you to join me on Nov. 3 in thermostat and strangers but I sure do remember my first assign- director. I was impressed by her professional voting for Renee LaPalme-Waldron for Town confessed to me they have ment — coverage of the 75th anniversary style balanced with her willingness to serve Clerk for Thompson. Fahrenheit challenges too. of Bowen’s Garage, a family-owned car her program’s participants. Her administra- Some readers like my dealership right in the middle of Eastford. tive experience in municipal government far Eileen Canty riffs on grammar or collec- I actually pulled double duty that day, exceeds that of any other candidate. Renee is Thompson tive nouns, and many relate flipping (and probably ruining) hot dogs passionate about her work and will bring that to my musings on wildlife, while taking photos and getting quotes nature, the impact of tech- for the story. It was a green story, riddled nology and the awe I feel with mistakes. Walter probably ran out DeJesus: Waldron the choice for town clerk around light, friendship, of ink in his red pen. But when I saw that domestic animals, loss, byline in the paper for the first time, I was To the Editor, know we can expect the same level of friendly change, sorting possessions, instantly hooked. I am writing in support of Renee LaPalme- and professional service from her as our new being alive in this place and In the weeks to come, I covered meet- Waldron for Thompson’s new town clerk. town clerk. Join me in supporting her at the time. ings in Thompson and Putnam, meeting Her experience with municipal government polls on Nov. 3. Readers call, send notes new people and creating contacts. It was will make for a smooth transition to the office and stop me on the street only a month later that I would be upgrad- of town clerk. Marie DeJesus ed to a full-time writer. to share their opinions. I’m Renee has served the residents of Thompson Thompson touched by the response and I remember my first two days on the job as Recreation director for over two decades. I — driving to the office, which was then a little embarrassed, as I feel located in the Belding Mill in Putnam, I inadequate. I’ve taken up was so nervous and scatterbrained that I your time by sharing a por- locked my keys out of my car three times Hennen: Baldwin for first selectman tion of what roils around in in two days. Thank goodness for my par- my head and you’ve allowed ents and AAA. To the Editor: of our elected officials today. me to step into your con- It’s been 10 years since that day sitting We fully support the need for a long over- Commander Baldwin, U.S. Navy (Retired) sciousness, which I feel is a in Walter’s office. I’ve written hundreds of due change in Pomfret’s lackluster leader- is clearly the superior choice for Pomfret’s privilege. stories, edited thousands more and have ship and misguided fiscal management. first selectman. If you care about the future A lunchtime encounter led me to write this column now been the editor of the Villager for Craig Baldwin is not only highly qualified of Pomfret make the right choice and vote for more than five years. It seems impossible for the past 10 years. I have professionally to lead Pomfret financially, Craig Baldwin this November. that the Villager this week celebrates its a fat folder of copies cut 10th anniversary, and that I have been his military service record signals dedica- each week from the paper. there pretty much since the beginning tion to duty, quality of leadership and above Paul and Ann Hennen Someday I may reread them, in one form or another. I’m so grateful all a commitment to personal integrity and Pomfret but mostly I think about that Walter gave that rookie kid out of transparency that are sadly lacking in many what I am going to write college a shot to prove himself. I hope I next. Every week when I sit have done that. Even more so, I’m at a loss down to write, always a bit for words at the effort put in by everyone Additional Letters to the Editor too close to the deadline, I that works to make the Villager the best it picture you, my imaginary can be, from our advertising department reader, and I am grateful (Sarah and Teri!) to our writers (Jason that for 10 years we have and Charlie!) and everyone down at the on Pages A10, 11and 15 shared a thought or two. press — it truly is a team effort. We celebrate 10 years at the Villager Nancy Weiss has written a this week, and we look forward to many weekly column for Villager years to come. Thank you for taking this Newspapers since it started ride with us — it wouldn’t be possible in 2005, now more than 10 without all of you. Be sure to check out this week’s years ago! Her writing can Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909- 4130, or e-mail aminor@stonebridgepress. also be found in several other com. columns in the B section area publications. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, September 25, 2015 • A9 Faces from the past: Former employees look back at last 10 years

BY ADAM MINOR al connection with the paper. Press, moving from a reporter to the mary focus was local news, filling a hole NEWS STAFF WRITER “The thing I loved most about The editor of the Webster Times for a short left by larger papers in Connecticut Villager was how many people looked period of time. My fondest memory and Massachusetts who visited the area As the years have gone on, the last 10 forward to reading our paper and want- was the story I did in honor of Judy two or three times a month. Their lack years have featured many talented peo- ed to work with us on getting the news Nilan, beloved teacher and resident of of focus made it easy for us to step in. ple contributing to the Villager. Here out to the community readers. My Woodstock. After her tragic and sense- On Sept. 23, we introduced ourselves are just a few familiar faces from our grandfather reads it. It’s his favorite less murder in December 2005, I sat — in print — to the Quiet Corner. The past, and their thoughts about their paper, and he was my biggest fan.” down with her husband, Jon Baker, staff included Frank Chilinski, presi- time at the Villager. to celebrate her life, her family, and dent and publisher, Walter Bird, Blaine the legacy she left behind. I even con- Moffa, David Dore, Jessica Schaeffer- MATT SANDERSON nected with her family in Minneapolis Helmecki, Corey Sipe, Krysten Sullivan, SHAUN MORIARTY (REPORTER, 2008-2010) and stayed in touch for a while. For a Stephanie Cole, Jacqueline Zurowski (EDITOR, WOODSTOCK tight-knit community like Woodstock, and of course, myself.” VILLAGER, 2006-2007) “The Villager was Judy’s murder was a giant earthquake. Looking back, Coulter, who is now the where I truly learned Everyone rallied from the beginning, editor of the Advocate Newspapers in and the town continues to remember Tewksbury, Wilmington and Woburn, “I came down what community her each year with their Jog with Judy Mass., said it is hard to believe that a to the Woodstock journalism means,” 5K. Talking with Jon and trying to por- decade has already passed. Villager during some said Sanderson, who tray Judy in a way that would make an “I would, from time to time, check of its early days, and spent his tenure cov- entire region proud was the most chal- out the Villager papers online. But until it’s hard to believe ering every town in lenging task I have ever been given. But Adam reached out to me — thankful- it’s been nearly a the Quiet Corner. He it will remain the most rewarding and ly we’re still connected on Facebook decade already,” now works in Santa humbling experience of my life.” — I had no idea a decade had passed. said Moriarty, who Monica, Calif. “It’s Lastly, Schnare recalled the cama- Thanks to the Villager’s advertisers since his time at where I learned the raderie felt among that first batch of and readers, the paper lives on, telling the Villager, has true essence.” Villager staffers. the tales of the Quiet Corner. It’s a lega- become a teacher in “Inside the office, the dynamic of cy I’m proud of.” Massachusetts, as well as the chair- DAVID DORE our group could only be described as man of the Southbridge (Mass.) Town the most fun work environment I will Council. He’s also a well-known advo- (EDITOR, PUTNAM VILLAGER, ever experience,” she remembered. RICH HOSFORD cate for the Relay for Life and other 2005-2007) “We were all hard workers — from the (REPORTER, 2009-2010) non-profit endeavors. reporters to the ad reps. We dedicated “There were some good reporters “I can’t believe it’s ourselves to making sure we left our “Before landing a job and staff members down on Kennedy been 10 years since mark with Stonebridge Press. We were as a reporter for the Drive, and a lot of interesting person- the Villagers arrived spontaneous, driven, and energetic. We Villager Newspapers, alities that made the experience enjoy- in northeastern laughed — a lot. But what I remember I hadn’t spent much, able and memorable,” Moriarty added. Connecticut,” said most is thinking how fortunate I was if any, time in the “Whether it was covering a meeting for Dore, who after his to have landed a job with such a great Quiet Corner,” said the Woodstock schools or the Pomfret time at the Villager group of people. It’s hard to believe all Hosford, who previ- selectmen, or getting ready for and would go on to become that was 10 years ago. A lot of us have ously worked for stint covering the Woodstock Fair, or being the editor of the spread out since then, but our bond at the company’s sis- there to see a community rally around Spencer New Leader, remains the same. If we were ever to all ter publication, the Judy Nilan’s loved ones, the Quiet and now works as the get in the same room together, I bet we Auburn News, and now works as the Corner wasn’t truly that quiet. The editor of the Leominster Champion in would pick up right where we left off. News and Social Media Director for people of these communities deserve a Leominster, Mass. “It seems like only Thank you, Stonebridge, for letting me Burlington Cable Access Television in quality newspaper dedicated to them, yesterday we were setting up our office be a part of something so spectacular. Massachusetts. “I had been through their towns, their events, and their his- in the Belding Mill in Putnam, intro- Here’s to many more great years!” Woodstock but I think that was the tory, and I was honored to do my best ducing ourselves to the community, extent of it. During my time working for to provide that during my time in the and getting ready to put out the first edi- the newspapers and covering the towns Villager offices.” tions of the Putnam Villager, Woodstock CLARE HOPKINS in the region I learned a lot about the Villager and Thompson Villager. And (REPORTER, 2010-2011) area and came to appreciate its unique then, several months later, we had that MERYL WILLETT character. I say ‘unique’ because there same amount of expectation when the (REPORTER, 2012-2013) “I left the Villager is a wide range of situations in that part first edition of the Killingly Villager to move to Los of Connecticut. In one week, I could arrived. Angeles in 2011, but I cover the goings-on at one of the pres- “Working at the Dore added that his time spent in think about my time tigious private schools, which seemed Villager Newspapers northeast Connecticut ranks at the top there almost every to always have some world-class guest allowed me to dig of the list when it comes to his memo- day,” said Hopkins. speaker or another, and the work of the deeper into the unique ries in the business. “Working there seems Thompson schools, which at one point stories happening “I consider the 18 months I spent in almost like a dream to were working furiously to avoid laying throughout the north- the Putnam area a highlight of my time me that I wish I could off more than 20 educators due to bud- east corner,” said in journalism,” he said. “I worked with visit again. I loved get restraints. I could cover a festival in Willett, who is now wonderful reporters and editors, and my experience at the Eastford or Woodstock and a flashy new the assistant direc- met some great people around town. And Villager because of all the genuine restaurant in Putnam.” tor of Advancement I can still remember some of the stories people I worked with and met while Hosford added that his time at the Programs for Wheeler I covered for the Putnam Villager — the reporting. From taking photos of the Villager was full of interaction with School in Providence, R.I. “One thing opening of the Price Chopper supermar- Woodstock Fair to sitting through very colorful personalities. I found particularly wonderful was ket on Kennedy Drive, the bird that flew long Town Council meetings, I loved it “In my time there I met many nice, that while our newspaper strived to up into a tree and needed human help all. Adam and the rest of the staff are hardworking people and dedicated pub- cover hard and breaking news, we had to return home, and hanging with the truly invested in the community, which lic servants who would speak to me for a special ability to really get to know Z-Crew at Putnam High School as they is why I think it is such a great commu- my stories. I also had to work with some the people of northeast Connecticut, cheered on the boys’ basketball team at nity resource.” difficult politicians, but in the end all and by doing so, we were able to help the state championship.” Moving to California after spending the sources recognized the value of an share their stories. Through profiles her entire life in Thompson, Hopkins open media and took the time to answer and Q&A’s, we told stories about com- said it only served to highlight how spe- my questions. The office, while smaller munity leaders, and kids who decided BLAINE (MOFFA) SCHNARE cial our part of the country is. than the Stonebridge Press newsroom that their time was best spent helping (EDITOR, WOODSTOCK “Moving to a city has illuminated in Southbridge I had worked at previ- others. We detailed interesting events VILLAGER, 2005-2006) what a unique place the Quiet Corner ously, was a nice place to work. The and got to know the people running is, and how lucky I was to grow up small staff got along well and I met a them, and wrote prolifically about art “I remember here. Working at the paper taught me fellow reporter who is still a friend to and culture, a topic near and dear to the reading the ad for how strong our community is and how this day.” hearts of many in our area. It wasn’t a reporter position many people are working hard to keep Hosford continued: “I appreciate the uncommon to read about a local mush- with Stonebridge making it better and better. I think opportunity to work for the Villager room farmer, meet a new author, or to Press,” said Schnare, the Villager can only boost commu- Newspapers. I had worked for the com- hear from the chief of police.” who would go on to nity involvement and connectedness pany before and was happy when they Willet also cited experiences that she become the editor of between Quiet Corner residents. In this took me back. The work there also was able to cover from a first-person the Webster Times digital age where we are flooded with helped me build the skills I needed in column standpoint that made her expe- until 2007, when she information everyday, most of which is future endeavors and the wide-range rience at the Villager stand out. accepted a job as the useless to our life, having a community of stories the Quiet Corner provided “Remember my weekly column detail- Marketing Manager resource like the Villager is invalu- gave me a chance to learn and grow as ing my experience in karate? Or when I at Harrington Memorial Hospital in able.” a reporter.” followed the Heart Healthy Divas to the Southbridge, Mass. “‘Come join a new New York City runway?” she said. “On exciting adventure,’ they said. ‘We’re multiple occasions I had the opportu- starting a brand new newspaper and we BRUCE COULTER nity to sit down with our then senator, want you to be on our team!’ I was relo- (EDITOR, THOMPSON VILLAGER Donald Williams, and find out about cating to the area and I thought, ‘Perfect (2005-2008) legislative changes that were affecting — a fresh start all around.’” the Quiet Corner. Once I was offered For Schnare, the job was her first Email “The first edition the opportunity to tour the State House “real job” after graduating college, and of the Thompson with one of our state representatives, the pressure was on to impress. Villager was about to Mike Alberts — that was fun. I could go “Our office was in an old mill in come off the presses,” on and on about the wonderful people I Putnam. I remember walking the long, Us! Coulter said. “The met and the stories I shared, but I think squeaky hallway. I was so nervous. … cover featured sto- what’s most important and one of my A lot was at stake to prove my tuition ries about Thompson biggest takeaways from my time at The dollars hadn’t gone to waste. I met my Speedway, David Villager is the lifelong friendships I boss and editor, Walter Bird, and our Babbitt and Kathleen made with the professionals I worked publisher, Frank Chilinski. We all sat Hiatt running as a with and wrote about everyday. I truly in a circle in the newsroom, trying to team for the Board of valued my time at Villager Newspapers, feel each other out. We learned we were Selectmen, the Quiet Corner Self Help and I am proud of the work I produced creating a whole set of newspapers for for Hard of Hearing People; the trial during my time there, and I am proud the ‘Quiet Corner’ of Connecticut. Most of a suspect in a fatal beating and the that there is a paper like The Villager of us had Connecticut roots, including development of the Airline State Park that remains passionate about its com- me (I grew up in New Milford), so it was Trail. How do I know this? I still have munity. To me, that’s the best kind of something special for sure. We teamed a copy of that first edition, dated Sept. news.” up by newspaper — I was assigned to 23, 2005. For the small staff of editors, Woodstock. I spent the next few weeks What’s On reporters and advertising reps, it was learning to navigate the windy, seem- MEGHAN (COUTURE) LACASSE an exciting day. We got an early peek Your Mind? ingly never-ending roads of northeast- (REPORTER, 2011-2012) at it as it came off the presses Sept. 22. ern Connecticut. I stopped in to local We’d Like Newsies who have opened the debut businesses, poured over the Internet, copy of a paper will understand our “Working for a and visited the Town Hall more times to Know. excitement. And we didn’t do it once; small-town paper than I ever thought I would in my early we did it four times with editions in is an amazing job,” 20’s.” Thompson, Putnam, Woodstock and said Lacasse, who When the first edition finally arrived some time later, Killingly. Email us your now works for the on Sept. 23, 2005, Schnare recalled that “I have the privilege of writing this Newton Public School the excitement felt in the air was pal- thoughts to: thanks to Adam, who joined the Villager District in Newton, pable. staff not long after we opened,” he con- Mass. “Not only are “We published our first issues on adam@ tinued. “A decade later, he serves as you able to report Sept. 23, 2005. I vividly remember all managing editor for all of the Villager villager the news, but you are of us going wild when we saw it. We titles and is in fact, the last remaining able to become more passed the papers around the office like newspapers link to the editorial staff. Villager read- involved in your community. I really high school yearbooks. ‘Sign mine!’ ‘Me ers should be glad Adam is still there. enjoyed meeting new people and lis- next!’ I took that issue of the Woodstock .com When I made my way to the Quiet tening to the stories they had to tell. I Villager and had it preserved in a Corner for the first time, a month before experienced so many new things as a frame. It hangs in my office and will going to press for the first edition, I We’d Love journalist for The Villager. Living with- follow every career path I take. quickly learned the Quiet Corner might in the community I wrote for, I was able In her two years with the Villager, also have been nicknamed the “Friendly to attend and take part in many events Schnare made many memories that will To Hear Corner.” My beat was Thompson and I that I may not have otherwise. It made last a lifetime. was warmly welcomed by residents, me grow as a person and a writer.” “I spent two years with Stonebridge From You! Lacasse also talked about her person- businesses and town officials. Our pri- A10 • Friday, September 25, 2015 Villager Newspapers LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Living next to a ‘gun range’ The facts behind Proposition 46

To the Editor: Wakefield who said: To the Editor: consider what would happen to your Autumn is fast upon us. The leaves “Several years ago, the Public Safety A group of concerned Woodstock home if you were able to afford basic will soon be changing, people will be Commission sought to introduce an taxpayers has submitted a petition to maintenance requirements only once outside raking, tidying their yards, and ordinance to put some parameters on repeal Proposition 46 in Woodstock. every few years. There are unpredict- playing with their children and pets. I home gun ranges. A very strong gun In the past few years, Prop 46 has able expenses that the BoE attempts used to look forward to this time of year lobby (many from out of town) showed become an issue in that it has not when it’s not too hot, not too cold, the up, spread some false information, and to plan. Special education costs are A/C gets turned off and you can give the subsequently, the ordinance was defeat- allowed taxpayers and town officials fluid as they change based on the stu- house a good airing. It’s a great time to ed. The ordinance was considered after to have the appropriate discussions dent needs and, the outplacement of kick back and relax, or at least it used another Killingly resident had similar regarding priorities and planning for students and the unknown of whether to be. concerns such as yours with a neighbor town expenditures. It has tied the hands students move in or out of the district. Unfortunately, that is no longer the shooting on neighboring land parcel. of the town in funding education, infra- So the administration typically uses the case in my neighborhood. I live in I understand your concerns. After all structure, and the beloved (to many of money for absolute essentials through Dayville, between the high school and of the gun restrictions put in place at us) town beach. the year and if there are no surprises in the Fitness Factory. It’s a nice residen- the state level, trying to put any local Proposition 46 must be repealed special ed or health care claims, money tial neighborhood with great neighbors, gun ordinances through will be very to allow Woodstock to remain a can be spent on other necessities at the for the most part. difficult. There are a very large number vibrant town. To be clear — repealing end of the school year. There is, however, one exception. I of gun owners and those that feel that Proposition 46 will not in and of itself Those against repeal will say: “Two refer to the person who set up a gun the state restrictions are Draconian. increase taxes. Yearly budgets would years ago taxes were raised by $400,000, range in his backyard. I do not know … I encourage you to attend the pub- still be vetted by the town boards, and mainly for the education side of the who this person is … I only know (from lic safety meeting in September — the then would still have to be approved by budget. What did the schools do with all the officers at Troop D) that he has commission is off until then. Calling the townspeople. We have the right to that money?” received multiple complaints from the the barracks continually may help you vote yes or no on any budget we don’t The facts: Two years ago, when a bud- neighborhood regarding the volume convince the neighbor to stop as well. think is prudent. Repealing Proposition get was approved at the max allowed and frequency of his hobby. A lot of the troopers understand the 46 puts control and discussion back in under Proposition 46, there were fixed Let me be clear, this is not a com- difficulties that come with living next to the hands of the voters. expenses that added far more than the plaint against the 2nd Amendment! He to someone with a private gun range as The people opposed to repealing Prop allowable increase – a sharp increase in has the absolute right to keep and bear your neighbor has. 46 have a couple main arguments this the employee health insurance claims, arms. He can own a tank for all I care. I will mention this to the town manag- time around. Both are bullet points that a spike in heating oil costs that year, What bothers me is that he insists on er, and see if we can come up with some seem compelling at first glance, but certified and uncertified increases shooting in a highly populated resi- other suggestions/solutions. once they are explained in detail, they dential area. The sound of gunfire can Let me know how you make out. in salaries, additional tuition to the be heard throughout the area, which Tammy” paint a different picture. Academy due to the increase in stu- includes three schools (KHS, KCS and It is my understanding that with Those against repeal will say: “The dent count. In the end, yes taxes were KIS) and a church. I assume that peo- rights come responsibilities. My neigh- education budget had a surplus of raised by $400,000. However, because ple go to church to commune and find bor has the right to have as many regis- $403,218 at the end of the 2014-2015 those increased fixed costs were far in peace, not to listen to gunfire. tered weapons as he wants, but I have school year.” excess of the allowable increase, cuts For my part, my dogs are constantly the right to experience peace and quiet The facts: Approximately $260,000 of to other items in the operating budget barking and on edge when the shoot- in my own home. If I wanted to be con- that “surplus” was money the Board of the schools compared to the year ing starts. I have to keep them inside stantly subjected to the sound of gunfire of Education added into escrow for before were made. Eight regular edu- with the windows closed and the TV I would have bought a home near a gun the employee health insurance plan to cation teacher assistant positions were playing loudly. We are becoming pris- club or a war zone. accommodate excess and unpredictable cut, the gifted and talented programs at oners to this man’s hobby. I e-mailed claims (two years ago the account to both the elementary and middle schools the Town Council and only received Donna S. pay insurance claims almost ran out of were drastically reduced, the life skills one response, from Councilwoman Dayville money so actuarial studies were done teacher was cut from the middle school, by our provider and this escrow account the math intervention teacher position has been supported by members of the was cut from the schools, middle school Tracy: Pomfret well served by Nicholson Board of Finance). The actuarial stud- sports became pay-to-play, not to men- ies tell the BoE how much to plan in the tion numerous “small” items like agen- To the Editor: Maureen was actively involved with healthcare line of the budget. The fund das periodicals, and text books. And Our town offers many ways to help the Topsfield Foundation. This forward is held to support benefits so how can some school supplies were included in and serve our community — both polit- thinking group laid the groundwork that be considered a surplus? The oper- those cuts. Parents and teachers picked ical and nonpolitical opportunities. for many changes that have helped ating budget of the schools did end up up some of this. In the 2015-2016 school Volunteer groups, town boards and shape the tenor of our great town. All of with an approximate $145,000 surplus year, two part time regular education commissions, and various commit- Maureen’s efforts, including serving on at the end of the school year, which is kindergarten teacher assistants were tees offer a great way for citizens to the Board of Finance, as a member and less than 1 percent of the school’s oper- restored to the budget (technically add- meet people, learn about our town, get Board Chair, have given her invaluable ating budget. Some of that money was ing up to one of the full time TA posi- exposure to public office and become insight and knowledge. Nicholson is used to paint the schools, fix the gym tion that was eliminated). The other acquainted with the workings of local trained to serve, ready to serve, willing floor at the middle school and for a few seven teacher assistants and the Math government. to serve, and most importantly, has the other housekeeping items around the Intervention teachers remain lost from Maureen Nicholson is the incum- experience to serve us well. schools. The non-lapsing account has the education budget. bent running for the position of first Pomfret deserves nothing less in less than $100,000 — which may be used More to come next week. selectman, has done an excellent job its leader. Please vote for Maureen for emergencies and capital items. The Nicholson and the rest of the Democratic for the past three years and should BoE submits to the town a list of items Jill Grant be re-elected. Her contributions to our slate on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. that need to be fixed or maintained for Woodstock town began with volunteer work prior each school as a five-year plan. Just to running for public office. During a Charlie Tracy time of great change in our community Pomfret

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To the Editor: me to think objectively about the future I have lived and volunteered in impact of current financial decisions Pomfret for 16 years. Being active in on our children, elderly, and infrastruc- community organizations that pro- ture. mote solid values such as Cub and Boy I will continue to stay informed by Scouts, Little League as well as Sunday visiting your organizations to learn School have provided opportunities for more about what is important to you Killingly Parks and Recreation wishes me to listen to and represent your con- or, as requested in the past, contacting cerns as a Board of Finance member for me directly at [email protected] . The Villager Newspaper the past 10 years. I thank you for your past support and My 30 years of planning, budgeting, ask for the privilege of another term on Happy 10th Anniversary risk analyzing, and resource manage- Nov. 3. ment experience, along with current Project Management Professional Carolyn Gerrity Here’s to many more years working together to share our (PMP) accreditation, and prior Certified Vice Chairman, Pomfret Board events with the community Financial Planner certification enable of Finance Vote Democrat in Thompson Upcoming Events with Killingly Parks and Recreation Sunday, October 25 - Tricky Trail Run To the Editor: and Ken has attended most meetings, 5th annual Tricky Trail Run at Owen Bell Park. Register at This November, I ask Thompson often presenting constructive ideas and www.aratrace.com. First 50 registered by Oct. 1 residents to join me in supporting valid questions to the Board. Ken and will receive an event t-shirt. $20/adults and $15/students Ken Beausoleil as First Selectman Shaina are knowledgeable about how $25 day of registration adults and Shaina Smith for the Board of town government should work and I am Selectmen. Both of these candidates certain they will do their best to give have current experience leading our our townspeople the consideration we Saturday, October 31 - Scarecrow Kingdom town and are the best qualified for the deserve. Bring down your old clothes and help us build scarecrows at Davis Park From 1-2PM positions they seek. Please join me in supporting Ken While some may try to compare our and Shaina for the Board of Selectmen, followed by trick or treat on Main Street. town government to a business, it is so Renee LaPalme Waldron for Town much more than that. It does not exist to Clerk, and the entire Democratic team Friday, December 4 - make a profit but rather to provide ser- on Nov. 3. vice and assistance to all of its residents Frosty’s Big Night Out without regard to their political affilia- Albert LaFleur Caroling at Davis begins at 5:15 PM with Frosty and Friends tion. For the last two years, Shaina has Quinebaug marching through downtown at 5:45PM. been a minority member of the board Saturday, December 5 - Breakfast with Santa Palulis: Duquette for town clerk 8-11AM at the Killingly Community Center with the DanieIson Lions serving breakfast. $5/person includes picture with Santa. To the Editor: Probate Court, and with Brenda, and I want to go on record as endorsing she has always been very knowledge- Brenda Duquette for the office of town able, professional and compassionate. December 11 and 12 - 9th Christmas Cabaret; clerk for the Town of Thompson. Brenda understands the importance of Christmas Around the World - 7pm show times Although I am not a resident of good record keeping, legal documenta- $5/seat for this performance featuring dance, music and skits about Thompson, I am a local attorney that tion, recording of legal documents and spends quite a bit of time interacting especially of dealing with the public celebrating Christmas around the world. with Town Clerks and Town staff in with compassion and understanding. general. I have known Brenda for many I believe that given her professional years through her position as clerk background and her compassion and with the Probate Court, currently for understanding, Brenda would be the the Northeast Probate District, and best candidate for the position of Town previously, before the Probate Court Clerk. For more information please visit consolidation, as the Clerk for the KPRD at Putnam Probate Court. As a local attor- Michele Ann Palulis 185 Broad Street, Killingly ney, I have many interactions with the Thompson online at www.killingly.org or on facebook at Additional Letters to the Editor killingly parks and recreation on Page A15 860-779-5390 A Touch of Elegance In ConneCtICut’s QuIet Corner

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“When we got the first edition, I time, I hadn’t really seen anything like history and tip and tricks to every day VILLAGER remember thinking, ‘Wow, we finally it before in my area. Being fresh out of life, columns have brought a local fla- continued from page A1­­­ did it, people have something in their college, I knew I had to be a part of it. I vor to the Villager that makes it its own. hands,’” said Dore. “And I couldn’t knew in my heart I was a perfect fit for Take, for example, “The Everyday the town governments, boards of educa- believe the response. It was overwhelm- the job.” Ecologist,” by Liz Ellsworth. An tion and development projects, as well ingly positive — people were thrilled As a fresh-faced college kid starting Eastford native, Ellsworth has enjoyed as election coverage every year. We to see an actual newspaper come to the his first full-time job that November, writing her weekly column for the past have striven to be the eyes and ears of area. There were things we reported Minor said the pressure was on. several years. the community, bringing the news our that nobody else was dealing with.” “I remember being so nervous,” he “The best part about writing for the readers want and need to know. Some For Chilinski, the reaction of the com- said. “My mind was moving so fast, try- Villager is bumping into a reader and of the stories in our pages have been munity was confirmation that the com- ing to absorb everything and do my job hearing that one of my columns spoke controversial, or focused on issues with pany had made the right choice. correctly. I tell this story a lot, but it’s to them in a certain manner — whether two strongly opposing sides. Some have “After people had read the first issue, a great way to portray just how insane it was because they learned something been on the lighter side. Whatever the we absolutely knew we made the right I was that first week. During my first new, or that it’s a topic they care deep- case may be, the Villager has been at decision to launch them. The response two days at the paper, I was so scatter- ly about, or because my column dis- the forefront of local media coverage, from the communities was overwhelm- brained that I locked my keys out of cussed their favorite author or critter,” bringing your news to you every week, ing,” he said. my car three separate times. That gives Ellsworth said. “Writing for the paper free in your mailbox and online. Offering up a full slate of stories and you an idea about the kind of stress I is a real joy — allowing me to combine So how did we get here? What led to photography every week, along with was under. Luckily, as time went on, I many of my favorite things into one the formation of what is now Villager submitted columns and a fully loaded got more comfortable, and luckily, the piece of work — nature, writing, books, Newspapers? The answer is simple. It opinion section, the popularity of the community took me in. I’ll always be art, education, sports, history, current all started with hearing a message, loud Villager rose every week as it connect- grateful to the readers for that.” trends, and of course, my hometown and clear, from you — the people. ed with the community. Minor would go on to write for the Quiet Corner.” ANSWERING THE CALL Villager until June 2007, before being Writing a distinct column every week LEADING THE CHARGE promoted to the Southbridge office as can be a challenge, but Ellsworth said The year was 2004. Stonebridge Press, In 2007, Bird was reassigned to the an editor for the Webster Times and she hasn’t lost her enthusiasm. at the time, operated five weekly news- Southbridge, Mass. office, taking the Auburn News. In August 2010, he got “It’s a welcome challenge to make papers — Webster Times, Auburn News, reins at the daily Southbridge Evening the call that he was headed back to the topics relevant to today’s world,” Spencer New Leader, Blackstone Valley News, making way for another editor to where it all began, coming full circle she said. “I like to figure out how I can Tribune and Winchendon Courier lead the local news quest at the Villager. — and this time, he would be editor. He improve on living a more sustainable — as well as the daily Southbridge That new face came in the form of has been leading the Villager now for lifestyle. What new eco-actions can I Evening News, in five offices all across Stephanie (Jarvis) Campbell. Campbell more than five years, contributing his take? If I can offer advice to others Massachusetts. enjoyed a lengthy career at Stonebridge weekly “Minor Details” column, as well on living a more planet-friendly life- President and Publisher Frank G. Press before stepping in, particularly as a new feature called “Quiet Corner style, that’s even better. It’s great to Chilinski, a Mansfield, Conn. resident, at the company’s Spencer New Leader Favorites.” be a part of a community newspaper began hearing whispers in his travels publication. Campbell would go on to “The Villager has been a part of my that includes so many talented writ- to and from those offices that a simi- spend three years as the Villager’s edi- life since the paper began, which has ers and photographers. It’s been fun lar product would be welcomed in the tor, and for Campbell, those three years been about a third of my lifetime now,” to chat over column ideas with family northeast corner of Connecticut. remain among the most memorable in he said. “It’s grown to hold a very spe- and friends. Often, someone will men- “We had always received calls from her career. cial place in my heart. Whether it was tion an eco-story they came across and, residents in the Quiet Corner, asking “When I came to the Villager in 2007, as a writer, a reader for a couple years soon, I’m intrigued and it’s my article us to start a local paper in the area,” first as the managing editor and then there, or now, for the last five years, as topic for that week. Shared learning is Chilinski recalled. “In 2004 and 2005, the later as the editor, the papers were its editor — I’m proud to see my name always the best kind of learning.” economy was still fairly strong, and the already a strong unit in the Quiet Corner in the Villager every week. Over the time seemed right to do more research, years, as I — and so many others — THE IMPORTANCE OF area, and I quickly learned that the ADVERTISERS to see if starting local newspapers there same could be said for the communities have spent countless hours trying to was feasible.” “Overwhelmingly,” he we covered,” Campbell said. “Although make the paper the best it can be, I have Perhaps the most important part of a said, the advance research told him the I was an ‘outsider’ from Massachusetts, taken so much pride in this newspaper free, local, weekly newspaper is a strong community would support a commu- the local residents made me feel wel- and everyone that works here, it almost advertiser base. Without advertising, a nity newspaper, so Stonebridge Press come — and it made my job so much feels like another child to me. I couldn’t newspaper would simply die. For 10 began to plan a launch in the fall of 2005. easier to work with people who genu- be more proud to be celebrating our years, local advertisers have supported Chilinski said Stonebridge Press inely enjoyed reading and contributing 10th anniversary, and I know that we the Villager’s mission to bring local spent an entire year doing market to the papers. It is those people who have many more of these celebrations news to the people because they know research and asking people what they have helped make Villager Newspapers ahead of us in the years to come.” the paper, in turn, gets eyes on their wanted in a paper. What readers and so successful, and I hope that during businesses. We wouldn’t be celebrating advertisers alike wanted, he said, was A SPORTS REVOLUTION my time as editor and beyond, they 10 years without the strong relation- what Stonebridge Press tries to do with have found the papers to be a trust- From 2005 to 2013, the Villager ded- ships developed with our advertisers. all of its papers. worthy, reliable news source. I worked icated space to local sports, thanks to “One of the best parts of my job has “We spent a year asking potential at the papers for three and a half years, the efforts of correspondent Benjamin been getting to know these small busi- readers and advertisers what they and watching the communities grow, Kipp. One of the backbones of a local ness owners of our region,” said Sarah might like to see in a local publication,” change and progress throughout that newspaper is local sports coverage, and Mortensen, the Villager’s advertising he said. “We spent months meeting time was an experience I truly enjoyed.” that’s something the Villager tries to do executive since 2011. “We’ve got some with potential advertisers and local every week in its sports pages. really great people who care about their news sources. After putting together CHANGING WITH THE TIMES But in the fall of 2013, the Villager community and contribute in their own our business and marketing plan, we changed the game again, ushering in yet individual ways. I love walking into a also designed several prototype ver- In the early days of the Villager, another new era by adding an all-new business and being greeted with smiles sions of each Villager until we came up in the Belding Mill office, the compa- sports section to its lineup, with a full- and catching up on the things happen- with the one that seemed to reflect the ny looked a lot different than it does time presence by Sports Editor Charlie ing in each other’s lives. Not only do I communities of the Quiet Corner.” today. In the beginning, each of the Lentz. His coverage has been one of the have the opportunity to help businesses Even after knowing what potential four newspapers had a separate edi- main highlights of the newspaper since, with their ads, getting the word out readers wanted, however, there was tor and writers. Editors during those earning many praises and accolades for about the services and sales they offer, still a lot of work to do to launch a new first few years included Bruce Coulter his coverage of the local sports teams. but I also consider our advertisers as set of papers, including the search for (Thompson), David Dore (Putnam), His coverage even earned him an appre- friends to the newspaper.” an office, and hiring news and adver- Blaine (Moffa) Schnare (Woodstock), ciation award by Woodstock Academy. In her four years at the Villager, tising staff before Chilinski says the Tracy Seelye (Killingly) and Shaun “When we launched the new sports Mortensen said she is grateful for the company “kicked it into gear.” Moriarty (Woodstock). Writers includ- section in fall 2013, it was like a breath people that have supported the paper. “I remember like it was yesterday ed the likes of Adam Minor, Charles of fresh air in our office,” Minor said. “When thinking about our 10th anni- when Frank came down to Whitinsville Edenburn, Antoine Craigwell, Jessica “I remember holding that first sports versary, I can’t help but think of all the (Mass.) and took me out to lunch at Schaeffer-Helmecki, and Gus Steeves, section and thinking that our paper times an advertiser has brightened my a small diner across the street,” said just to name a few. Over the first few would never be the same again, in the day, or has mentioned how much they Walter Bird Jr., the editor-in-chief of years, the company operated out of the best way possible. It instantly gave us a love our papers and what we bring to Villager Newspapers when it launched. Belding Mill in Putnam, at the intersec- shot in the arm, and people responded, the community,” she said. “I wish all Bird had already been with the compa- tion of Kennedy Drive and Providence saying they loved it. I have to agree with of our advertisers, past and present, a ny for years as a writer and editor when Street, but in 2008, a move was in order, them.” very happy 10th anniversary. Thanks he got the call in 2005 to help lead the as with the downturn of the economy came a downsizing in staff, and the need Instead of a page in the back of the for making my job so rewarding!” editorial launch of the Villager. paper, the new Villager Sports now “[Chilinski] talked about this new to relocate to a smaller office. It was THE ‘VOICE’ OF THE VILLAGER a tough move, but one that had to be had its own section, complete with a project, and … he asked if I’d [work in] full-color front page and multiple pages northeast Connecticut to help launch done. Many companies during that time The Villager continues to report the were closing their doors because of the of photography and sports coverage. local news, one week at a time, with [The Villagers],” Bird said. Lentz hasn’t looked back since. Among the first hires for the proj- crash of the economy, and Stonebridge reporting by Lentz, as well as Jason Press was not immune to the struggle. “It’s been an important addition to Bleau, who came to the Villager in 2013, ect were Blaine (Moffa) Schnare, David the Villager to be able to offer fuller Dore, Jessica Schaeffer-Helmecki, However, with some restructuring, the and instantly ran with the ball, bring- newspaper would have to adapt. coverage of the achievements of our ing a new voice to local news coverage. Corey Sipe, Krysten Sullivan, Stephanie local high school student-athletes over Cole, Jacqueline Zurowski and Bruce When the smoke had cleared, the com- “Working for the Villager has been an pany looked a lot different. Campbell the last two years,” said Lentz, who amazing experience for me as a growing Coulter. has covered major sporting events in “We built Villager Newspapers, quite remained the editor of all four Villagers, writer,” Bleau said. “I came to the paper with two staff writers now covering all the past two years that include the 2013 to broaden my horizons and take on a literally, from the ground up,” Bird football season of the Quinebaug Valley added. “We set up shop in an old mill fac- seven towns. new challenge, and this job certainly fit Nevertheless, the mission remained Pride, a team that won its last seven the bill. Having to cover seven towns tory that had been converted into office games to qualify for the state tourna- space [the Belding Mill in Putnam]. It the same — providing as much local in northeastern Connecticut is no easy news content as possible. The office ment; Woodstock Academy’s gymnas- task, but the incredible team we have at was such a special time. The pressure tics team, which won its fourth-straight was intense — we were launching three was relocated in 2008 to 283 Route 169 in the paper and the support we get from Woodstock, right next to the Woodstock State Open title this past March and the community has really helped us not brand new papers. For me, personally, narrowly missed capturing its second it ranks among the proudest and most Fairgrounds, and the Villager expe- only grow, but exceed our own expecta- rienced a relative re-launch with straight New England championship; tions of what this paper could become.” professionally fulfilling moments of my Killingly High wrestling coach Rich career.” Campbell at the helm. It was already Bleau, a former radio personality, the start of a second era for the Villager. Bowen’s 500th career victory this past as well as a local DJ and performer, Dore, who was in charge of the January; the resurgence of Ellis Tech’s Putnam Villager, remembers the prepa- embraces his role at the Villager. FULL CIRCLE wrestling program under coach Rafael “Being a journalist, to me, is one of ration involved in getting the first Calixto; and Tourtellotte Memorial’s It was now 2010. It had been five years the most important jobs anyone could paper out. girls basketball team’s 18-6 finish last since the launch of the paper, and it was choose to embrace,” he said. “It’s an old “That was the first time I went season while capturing the ECC Small already a mainstay in the local scene. In cliché that as journalists, we sacrifice through something like that — building Division, their first league title in over August of that year, a familiar name to our right to be involved in the issues a newspaper from the ground up,” Dore two decades, among many others. Villager readers re-emerged as its next that our communities face. However, said. “Starting a newspaper is always “Those are just a few of many memo- editor. in exchange, we are given a trust that an interesting thing, especially in our rable moments over the last two years,” But to understand the move, one must we will do issues justice when we cover case — nobody in eastern Connecticut Lentz said. “While sports is not life or look back to the beginning once again. them for the paper. It’s an important knew what to expect. There was a lot death, the enhanced coverage helps us In October 2005, with a newly responsibility that I don’t take lightly. of preparation and work that went into shine a light on some of the accomplish- launched Villager making waves in the Working for the Villager has made me it.” ments of our area’s young people, who community, a new writer was hired. one of the voices for the larger com- Dore said that before the first edi- work very hard and should be rewarded Little did anyone know, that writer munity and I enjoy being a part of the tion, editors spent weeks going to pub- for their efforts.” lic meetings to get the lay of the land, would one day become the editor of the countless inspirational, and sometimes meeting with town officials, and talking entire group. MAKING VOICES HEARD controversial, events that take place in with members of the community. It was “I have worked with so many editors any of the seven towns we cover.” hard work, he said, but would pay off in in my career. There is no finer man One of the backbones of any good Bleau added that he, too, is looking a big way. than Adam Minor. I liked him from the newspaper is participation from the forward to seeing what the future has in After months of preparation, people minute I met him. He works tirelessly community, whether that means week- store for the company. were in place, the office was finally set to be sure our newspapers reflect the ly letters to the editor, or columns sub- “With the Villager looking to the up, and it was finally time to debut the communities we serve,” Chilinski said. mitted every week. The Villager has future, I’m excited to see how this com- first issue of the Villager. Minor has served as the editor of The had its fair share of quality columnists, pany can continue to grow,” he said. Villager since August 2010. He original- such as Nancy Weiss, Wayne Paquette, “There is a lot of potential here and AN ‘OVERWHELMING’ ly started with the company as a writer John Hanson, Margaret Weaver, even in my two years working for the RESPONSE for the Putnam Villager and Thompson Jim Zahansky and Jim Weiss, Mark company, I’ve seen this paper evolve Renburke, Michael Jolin, Dr. Jeffrey into something even better than it was On Sept. 23, 2005, every mailbox Villager, entering the fray in October 2005 as a freelancer, hired only three Gordon, Paul Joseph, Wayne Tuiskula, when I started here. It’s a great team in Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, Karen Trainor, Michelle Hovestadt, and we are all dedicated to making this Pomfret and Eastford was treated to weeks after the paper launched. “I remember thinking how different Alan Sanderson and Kris Reardon paper something special every single the very first Villager, a culmination — the list goes on and on. While top- week.” of months of hard work. Killingly and the Villager was,” Minor said, recalling his first days at the company 10 years ics have covered everything from the Brooklyn would go on to get their first music scene to antiques to religious life, edition the following March. ago. “Picking up the paper for the first Turn To VILLAGER page ­­­A13 V­ illager Newspapers Friday, September 25, 2015 • A13

to hire another local advertising repre- VILLAGER sentative. continued from page A12­­­ “This is a terrific, full-time job for Antique fire truck a ‘THE FIRST DRAFT OF LOCAL an enthusiastic person who loves and appreciates the Quiet Corner,” HISTORY’ Chilinski added. As the Villager looks back and cel- As plans to grow continue to devel- showpiece for Woodstock FD ebrates the last decade, we also look op, one thing remains constant — the forward to what is to come. Newspapers support of the community for a small, weekly newspaper that has cemented and painted.” back around, like at the are always changing, and there is no VICTORIA Mahoney said that Woodstock Fair, and they doubt the Villager you hold in your its spot into the fabric of the Quiet continued from page A1­­­ Corner. Town and Country Auto ask if I remember them hand now will look different in the year painted the sheet metal so that makes it worth “Of all the areas in which we pub- train up to the Killingly 2025. Through it all, however, we still of truck with four gallons it.” lish local newspapers, the reader area where the local hold true to our promise made 10 years of red paint while Foskett For Mahoney that’s response in the Quiet Corner is far and mill utilized it for it’s ago before our first edition was pub- Equipment in Putnam the real reward to all the away the most enthusiastic, and most own fire prevention pur- lished — to deliver quality, local news painted the frame. An effort, spreading the love active,” Chilinski said. “Northeastern poses. The truck was every week. 81-year-old man named and appreciation for fire- Connecticut is one of the most commu- finally donated to the Today, every staff member of the Ray Richards from fighting and making the nity oriented places I’ve ever worked Woodstock Volunteer Villager is a resident of northeast Southbridge, Mass., put children happy as they or lived in. This makes publishing the Fire Department in 1980, Connecticut. in his own talents by get hands-on experience Villagers a true joy. The readers and and less than two years “We reflect the Quiet Corner,” doing the pin striping with an antique, work- advertisers make it easy.” later Mahoney joined the Chilinski said. “We consider each issue and the gold leafing, uti- ing and fully functional Minor added that while no one can department. The rest, as of the Villager to be the first draft of lizing six books of the vehicle. It’s not uncom- predict the future, he is confident the they say, is history. local history.” leafing to detail the vehi- mon to see children tak- Villager will remain at the forefront of Mahoney said that Looking ahead, the Villager is always cle. The result is the fully ing photos in the front local news for Quiet Corner residents. he decided to make it looking to stay current with the times, functional showpiece seat, learning about the “Looking back, I can’t believe the a personal project and as the news industry and communities that Mahoney displays antique features and Villager is 10 years old,” he said. “I was committed several years continue to evolve. at events throughout the equipment on the truck there at the beginning, and now as I sit to bring new life to the “We are constantly updating and Quiet Corner today. or even ringing the bell here thinking about an entire decade truck, bringing it back to reformatting our local news products “It’s never fought a or cranking the classic of covering local news, I can hardly its former glory as it sits to best fit the lifestyles of local readers,” fire in Woodstock. It’s siren that all make up believe it’s real. We have all grown so today. Chilinski said. “Today, we are avail- a promotional, public this local gem. much, and the community has been “In 1995 I started able free in print, and free online. We relations thing,” said “It really makes it there with us on this ride. I don’t know driving it and the paint want to always provide more publish- Mahoney who acknowl- worth it to see the kids on what the future has in store for us, but was starting to fall off ing options, so readers can access their edged that the truck could it and to see their smiles if the first 10 years are any indication, because we didn’t have local news in as many ways as possible. pump water and works as on their faces when the next 10 — and beyond — are going a big enough garage, so We want to make local news a seamless if it was an active truck. they start cranking the to be something truly special.” we kept it in an unheat- part of your day. We are working on “I’m telling the kids that siren. This is what it’s all Check out a separate piece in this ed garage so the paint other ideas to enhance the experience maybe they could be a about,” said Mahoney. week’s Villager filled with memories was just flaking off,” for readers and advertisers.” firefighter someday and from past employees, as we celebrate our Mahoney said. “In 2001, Chilinski added that the company is the parents tell me that Jason Bleau may be 10th anniversary! Adam Minor may be I tore it right down to also “looking to grow” in 2016, possibly that’s all the kids want reached at 508-909-4129, or reached at 508-909-4130, or by e-mail at the bare frame and had adding another edition of the Villager. to see is the fire trucks. by e-mail at jason@stone- [email protected]. everything sand blasted The Villager is also currently looking Sometimes the kids come bridgepress.com.

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Aidan McGannon of Brooklyn, a Jared Morrison of North Visual Arts. Tourtellotte Memorial High member of the Pomfret class of 2016, Grosvenordale, is attending Eastern Stephanie Turner of Woodstock, is received the Fine Arts Department this fall. Morrison’s major is Computer attending Eastern this fall. Turner’s School Music Award. Science. major is Biology. Members of the class of 2015 were Rachel Pontbriand of North Vanessa Valenti of Woodstock Valley, THOMPSON — Tourtellotte Memorial recognized last May at the traditional Grosvenordale, is attending Eastern is attending Eastern this fall. Valenti’s High School music director Kathleen senior awards dinner the night before this fall. Pontbriand’s major is Theatre. major is Psychology. Anderson has been named music graduation. Jacqueline Scanlon of Thompson, is Kevin Vernon of Pomfret Center, is director of the Eastern Connecticut attending Eastern this fall. Scanlon’s attending Eastern this fall. Vernon’s Symphony Youth Orchestra. major is Exploratory Social Sciences. major is Computer Science. “I’m ecstatic to be selected to direct Eastern Connecticut State Dawn Barnes of Woodstock, is attend- Zackery Wood of Woodstock, is the ECSYO,” she said. “I am looking ing Eastern this fall. Barnes’s major is attending Eastern this fall. Wood’s forward to invigorating and building University Business Administration. major is Biology. the ECSYO into an ensemble that pro- Jesse Bober of Woodstock, is attend- William Ahern of Danielson, is motes, preserves, and encourages stu- WILLIMANTIC — Eastern ing Eastern this fall. Bober’s major is attending Eastern this fall. Ahern’s dent musicians to pursue not only their Connecticut State University recently Psychology. major is Computer Science. musical talents, but also an apprecia- released its list of students who have Alexander Corden of Woodstock, is Cory Anderson of Danielson, is tion of orchestral music.” enrolled for the fall 2015 semester. attending Eastern this fall. Corden’s attending Eastern this fall. Anderson’s Ms. Anderson has been a professional Christine Adams of Putnam, is attend- major is New Media Studies. major is Social Work. violinist in a variety of orchestras and ing Eastern this fall. Adams’s major is Joshua Enderle of Woodstock, is Sarah Bartolotta of Brooklyn, is when she was in high school herself, Liberal Studies. attending Eastern this fall. Enderle’s attending Eastern this fall. Bartolotta’s played in the ECYSO. Joshua Allard of Putnam, is attend- major is Business Administration. major is Social Work. ing Eastern this fall. Allard’s major is Emma Folsom of Pomfret Center, is Erin Bernard of Danielson, is attend- Environmental Earth Science. attending Eastern this fall. Folsom’s ing Eastern this fall. Bernard’s major is Pomfret School Ryan Fagan of Putnam, is attending major is Women’s and Gender Studies. Psychology. Eastern this fall. Fagan’s major is Sport David Garrison of Eastford, is attend- Jessica Boyle of Danielson, is attend- POMFRET — The faculty and stu- & Leisure Management. ing Eastern this fall. Garrison’s major ing Eastern this fall. Boyle’s major is dents at Pomfret School gathered for Jacob Guertin of Putnam, is attend- is General Studies. Pre-Social Work. Convocation on Sunday, Sept. 13, to ing Eastern this fall. Guertin’s major is Luke Honeychurch of Woodstock, Panagiotis Chrisovechotis of welcome in the 2015-2016 school year, Communication. is attending Eastern this fall. Dayville, is attending Eastern this fall. and to honor the 2014-2015 academic Andi Kayan of Putnam, is attend- Honeychurch’s major is Biology. Chrisovechotis’s major is Business achievements of returning students. ing Eastern this fall. Kayan’s major is Kelsie Iturrino of Pomfret Center, is Administration. Following the awarding of prizes by General Studies. attending Eastern this fall. Iturrino’s Martha Ennis of Brooklyn, is attend- Head of School Tim Richards and Dean Carlo Lombardo of Putnam, is attend- major is Psychology. ing Eastern this fall. Ennis’s major is of Academics Patrick Andren, Mr. ing Eastern this fall. Lombardo’s major Jamie Kristal of Pomfret Center, is Women’s and Gender Studies. Richards commented on their success. is Environmental Earth Science. attending Eastern this fall. Kristal’s Brett Graveline of Brooklyn, is “These students did not win these Kayla Morin of Putnam, is attend- major is Labor Relatns/Human Resour attending Eastern this fall. Graveline’s awards by accident,” he said. “They ing Eastern this fall. Morin’s major is Mgt. major is Computer Science. demonstrated true commitment and History and Social Science. Emily Lajoie of Woodstock, is attend- Nathan Grondin of Danielson, is dedication while striving to achieve at Chelsea Noller of Putnam, is attend- ing Eastern this fall. Lajoie’s major is attending Eastern this fall. Grondin’s the very highest level.” ing Eastern this fall. Noller’s major is Sociology. major is Business Administration. Davis Chase, of Pomfret, was one English. Jared Latour of Woodstock, is attend- Nicolas Guastini of Danielson, is of thirty-three students who were Timothy Chisholm of North ing Eastern this fall. Latour’s major is attending Eastern this fall. Guastini’s recognized. Davis, a member of the Grosvenordale, is attending Eastern Political Science. major is English. Elena McCusker of Pomfret Center, is Jennine Hohler of Dayville, is attend- Pomfret class of 2017, received the this fall. Chisholm’s major is attending Eastern this fall. McCusker’s ing Eastern this fall. Hohler’s major is World Languages Department Spanish Communication. major is English. English. Language AP Award. Jessica Dodd of Thompson, is attend- Nantida Murdock of Pomfret, is Courtney Olivo of Danielson, is Rebecca Pempek of Putnam was one ing Eastern this fall. Dodd’s major is Communication. attending Eastern this fall. Murdock’s attending Eastern this fall. Olivo’s of 33 students who were recognized. major is Business Administration. major is Business Administration. Rebecca, a member of the Pomfret class Kimberly Fafard of North Grosvenordale, is attending Eastern Abigail Murren of Pomfret Center, Jessica Perreault of Danielson, is of 2016, received four awards. She was is attending Eastern this fall. Murren’s attending Eastern this fall. Perreault’s among the five seniors inducted into this fall. Fafard’s major is Business Information Systems. major is English. major is Psychology. Pomfret’s Cum Laude Society, which Rebecca Fasshauer of North Janel Noren of Woodstock, is attend- Jolene Potter of Dayville, is attend- counts not only high academic stand- Grosvenordale, is attending Eastern ing Eastern this fall. Noren’s major is ing Eastern this fall. Potter’s major is ing but also students who demonstrate this fall. Fasshauer’s major is Health Biology. Psychology. “character, honor and integrity in all Sciences. Jacquelyn Orlowski of Woodstock, is Kayelyn Seiden of Danielson, is aspects of school life.” She also received Lee Gendron of Quinebaug, is attend- attending Eastern this fall. Orlowski’s attending Eastern this fall. Seiden’s the Fine Arts Department Painting and ing Eastern this fall. Gendron’s major is major is Business Administration. major is Sociology. Drawing Award, the Latin III Award, Exploratory Prof. Studies. Jason Osman of Woodstock, is attend- Devin Stanley of Dayville, is attend- and The College of the Holy Cross Cameron Hooper of Thompson, is ing Eastern this fall. Osman’s major is ing Eastern this fall. Stanley’s major is Award. attending Eastern this fall. Hooper’s English. History and Social Science. Colin LeSage of Brooklyn, a member major is Exploratory STEM. James Rowley of Pomfret, is attend- Kriston Stipek of Danielson, is attend- of the Pomfret class of 2018, received Dallas Lavallee of North ing Eastern this fall. Rowley’s major is ing Eastern this fall. Stipek’s major is four awards. He received the Class of Grosvenordale, is attending Eastern Mathematics. Biochemistry. 2018 Form Scholar First in Class Award, this fall. Lavallee’s major is Political Brett Shea of Pomfret Center, is Camdyn Wetherell of Brooklyn, is the Mathematics Department Geometry Science. attending Eastern this fall. Shea’s major attending Eastern this fall. Wetherell’s Award, The Benjamin B. Morgan ‘53 Matthew Lindell of Thompson, is is Environmental Earth Science. major is Psychology. Award, and the World Languages attending Eastern this fall. Lindell’s Seline Smith of Woodstock, is attend- Department Spanish 1 Award. major is Sociology. ing Eastern this fall. Smith’s major is

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In 1973, Opera New England was started by Impresario Sarah Caldwell as a Regional Development company of the Opera Company of Boston. The first event was held at the Golden Lamb and educators and volunteers were invited to attend Barber’s Hand of Bridge. Volunteers then formed a 60 person board and applied for non-profit status. Opera New England of NE CT was born and presented Madama Butterfly in 1974 at Annhurst College. Committees were formed in Woodstock and Mansfield to bring a free opera performance to fifth graders from 26 towns in the northeast. Puccini’s Tosca was presented and the rest is history! The goals of Opera New England of Northeastern CT, Inc., d/b/a Performing Arts of Northeast CT (P/Arts), are two-fold: To provide a variety of professional arts events to the public at affordable prices and to introduce local students to professional performances of both the opera and the symphony free of charge.

Coming full circle at the 40th Anniversary in 2013, Performing Arts brought back the CT Lyric Opera’s Madama Butterfly to celebrate the 40th season. Still innovative in it’s 42nd year, bringing a new program to area kindergartens, the success of Performing Arts is due to many community based volunteer board members. Funding is attained through area businesses and private donations, in-kind gifts, grants and local fundraisers.

For further information about P/Arts and our upcoming season, go to www.performingartsnect.org V­ illager Newspapers Friday, September 25, 2015 • A15 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Windham County 4-H Outdoor Center Why I believe Prop 46 should be repealed is happy to celebrate the Villager’s To the Editor: and provide services to our citizens. When I first moved to Woodstock For the 2015 budget year, the Board of 10th year anniversary !! 30-plus years ago, there were well Finance sent the Board of Education and attended town meetings in the ele- the Board of Selectmen letters request- mentary school gymnasium, issues ing zero-percent increase budgets prior were discussed, positions debated, to the budget season. The reason for voters educated, budgets voted upon the zero request was simple, the grand on. Honestly, this reminded me of the list was not growing, and with Prop 46 Norman Rockwell painting, Freedom there was no revenue for any increases. of Speech, I was proud to be a citizen Consequently, there was no discussion of this small town, attend meetings to regarding the long-term needs of our listen and to raise my hand Aye or Nay town. The Board of Selectmen was not with my neighbors. able to present to the town potential Sadly, this dialog among citizens at projects to benefit Woodstock citizens; Woodstock Town Meetings is no more. increased senior services, addition- I have sat on the Board of Finance for al funding for open space preserva- three years, there is virtually no dis- tion, town beach lifeguards and swim We are busy at 326 Taft Pond Road, Pomfret Center, so come join us soon cussion of the real needs of our town instruction, or improved youth recre- presented or discussed. Few citizens ation fields. The Board of Education attend Board of Finance meetings and did not have the opportunity to explain judging from the Board of Selectmen, the needs of our K-8 system; the merits and Board of Education minutes, few of a Library/Media Specialist, the need • September 26, from 8 AM – 1 PM – First Ever HUGE Fall citizens attend their respective meet- to eliminate pay to play sports, the Tag Sale, rain or shine at the 4-H Camp Horse Barn Entrance. ings. I believe this is not due to voter advantages of enrichment programs, apathy, the reason is clear, it is an unin- or academic curriculum coordinators. Household items, furniture, books, toys, sports items, tended consequence of Prop 46. Due to Woodstock does not necessarily need Christmas decorations, an almost new electric hospital bed this ordinance that was passed 36 years all of the above programs and services, ago with a vote of 598-594, there is virtu- however our town would benefit from and even a kitchen sink! Rain or shine, all under cover. ally no discussion or consideration of open discussions, grant opportunity No early birds. what our town really needs. research and long term planning. • October 23 from 5:30 PM to October 25 at 9:00 AM – Is Woodstock doing OK? Yes, we It is time to repeal Prop 46. Allow have a good K-8 school system, due to Woodstock citizens once again the priv- Teen Week-end engaged parents and hard working, ded- ilege of discussing and considering • October 25 from 1:30 – 3:00 – icated teachers. Woodstock Academy what is best for Woodstock now and for is recognized as a top high school, our future. Then, once again Woodstock Child friendly “Nature Framed” Walktober Walk again due to supportive parents and citizens can attend town meetings, • November 27th from 8 AM – 3 PM - dedicated teachers and we are preserv- enjoying the opportunity to speak their ing our cherished rural atmosphere minds, consider the opinions of their Black Friday Camper Game Day due to the efforts of our Open Space neighbors and cast their votes. Please • December 6th 2-4pm - Holiday Open House Acquisition Committee and our farm- join me in voting yes on Oct. 6 to repeal for Camper Families, Alumni, Friends ers. Unfortunately, we have minimum Prop 46. manufacturing tax income, and virtual- The above opinions are mine and do • December 31 from 5:30 PM – Jan 1 at 9:30 – ly no retail property tax, consequently not reflect the position of the Woodstock New Year’s Eve Slumber Party the income for our town services comes Board of Finance or any other mem- from personal property taxes on resi- bers. dential homes. This is the crux of our dilemma, we need income from person- Glen W. Lessig We are also celebrating the completion of our lodge al property taxes to finance our chil- Woodstock dren’s education, maintain our roads renovation project and want to thank all of the hun- dreds of generous individual and business supporters who helped us to make this dream come true. Mileage tax would ‘never work’ Our beautifully renovated lodge, with its new state of the To the Editor: patrols of “breathing police.” If anyone art kitchen, is handicapped accessible, and is available to A mileage tax? No, that will never is caught with a blue or purple face work. We Americans are too fond of our (holding your breath is against the law) rent during the off season for Christmas parties, “Freedom of the Road” mentality. A fines are imposed for additional rev- weddings, business retreats or family reunions. mileage tax would cramp our style. enue. Maybe I shouldn’t give the pols I have an idea that I’m surprised no any ideas. one in Hartford has thought of yet — a breathing tax! That’s right. Every Rick Rocheleau breath you take, clink, clink, clink in Danielson Check the website (www.4hcampct.org) or the coffers! What’s more, you send out call 860-974-3379 for more details about any of these events.

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423 Riverside Drive North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 860-923-0440 www.thecountrygardenchildcarecenter.com [email protected] A16 • Friday, September 25, 2015 Villager Newspapers Putnam News Briefs Chiropractic Center, LLC TVCCA seeks volunteers Put your experience, knowledge and interests to work helping meet the needs of our communities! The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Thames Valley Council for Community Action is looking for volunteers who want to help make a difference in the lives of seniors, children, and veterans in eastern Connecticut. Our programs serve all towns in the Quiet Corner and are funded in part by a Dr. Frederick Barks, MS., D.C., C.C.S.P., is the federal grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service. owner of Putnam Chiropractic Center. He has RSVP recruits volunteers age 55 and older to: been in private practice for 14 years and has • Be friendly visitors or grocery shoppers for homebound and isolated seniors in been an active member of the local healthcare our communities. This is a priority need. community for over 24 yrs. Dr. Barks gradu- • Volunteer at the new (and popular!) Veterans Coffeehouse in Killingly • Tutor school age children ated from the University of Bridgeport College • Volunteer in food pantries of Chiropractic in 2000, and has also earned a • Deliver for Meals on Wheels Master’s degree and the title Certified Chiro- • Coordinate or help with the Back to School Supply Drive or the Santa Boots practic Sports Physician (CCSP). Dr. Barks is Project that supplied 999 pairs of winter boots for children in eastern Connecticut also a U.S. Navy veteran, serving as an enlist- in 2014. ed Hospital Corpsman for 9 years. Aside from If you might be interested in volunteering or know of a senior in need of a friend- ly shopper or visitor please contact Greg Kline at 860-774-9286/ [email protected]. private practice, he is also the team chiropractor For additional information, please visit our website: www.tvcca.org. for The Green Valley Blackhawks Semi-Professional football team (www. gvbhawks.com) and The CT Ladyhawks semi-professional cheerleading team. He is an active member of the Putnam Business Association, and Boy Scouts to host popcorn fundraisers both the Connecticut and American Chiropractic Association, as well as the New England Sports Medicine Council. He has completed post-doc- PUTNAM — On Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Boy Scouts from Troop torate training in sports medicine and has also completed post doctorate 25 will be at Super Stop & Shop in Putnam selling popcorn in order to raise money for their activities and to benefit the Scouting program in Connecticut. diplomat training in spine and extremity rehabilitation. On Sunday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Boy Scouts from Troop 25 will be at Our office dogs Bear and Bella are very friendly and always looking for Wal-Mart in Putnam selling popcorn in order to raise money for their activities a tummy rub. Bear is a rescued Newfie/Shepard; Bella is a rescued Airdale and to benefit the Scouting program in Connecticut. terrier. The Scouts will have a variety of products available including popping corn, Danielle and Dominique are our chiropractic assistants and will provide microwave popcorn and caramel, white cheddar, and jalapeño cheddar popcorn. physiotherapy and home care instructions as directed by Dr. Barks. Dor- This year’s collection of popcorn products features healthier varieties as well as new flavors. othy is our office manager and front desk coordinator and will assist you To learn more about the popcorn sale or to request that a Scout salesman comes with all of your administrative and insurance needs. As a team, we all to your door please contact Corina Torrey at 339-927-4413 or tech_girl01@yahoo. strive to provide you with the best possible care. com.

Chiropractic manipulation helps im- prove joint mobility and body motion Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society to host ribbon cutting and improves the efficiency of the body. DANIELSON — Celebrating its first major building restoration project in its Movement patterns will change with time, 60-plus year history, the Temple Beth Israel Preservation Society will hold a stress, trauma, exercise, child birth, and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. at Temple Beth Israel, 39 postural changes, among other things. Ma- Killingly Drive, Danielson. nipulation helps to realign the vertebrae - A reception and tour of the Temple will follow the ceremony. improving strength, flexibility, and range Addressing serious structural and stability concerns affecting the sanctuary which was recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the upper of motion. Response to treatment happens front terrace at the main entrance to the Temple’s sanctuary was stabilized, rebuilt, with time – an amount that varies per repaired, repointed and waterproofed. This critical work was made possible by the person and injury. Dr. Barks with tailor generous support of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) National a program for you specific needs. The ul- Special Projects Grant sponsored by the Sarah Williams Chapter (Brooklyn). A timate goal is to relieve pain and improve matching gift of $10,000 was provided by the David and Summer Fetterman Family who will also be honored at the ceremony. movement and strength. I encourage my The public is invited. RSVPs are requested no later than Wednesday, Sept. 30, to patients to be PRO-active not RE-active! Naomi 860-455-3039 or [email protected]. The Preservation Society will welcome honored guests to the ceremony. Among the guests will be: April Staley, CT DAR Regent; Marian Hallowell, DAR 245 School Street, Putnam, CT Regent for Sarah Williams Chapter; Barbara Schreier, Chair Killingly Brooklyn Interfaith Council; Sean Hendricks, Killingly Town Manager; Danny Rovero, CT 860.928.7729 State Representative; Betty Kusaj, Executive Director Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. Congratulatory messages from Dianne Janis, National putnambackdr.com Special Projects Chair DAR and David Fetterman will be read. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Special Projects New Patients Welcome Grants Program provides local community grant funding to support projects exem- plifying the organization’s mission areas of Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism. Acts II Ministries

cts II Ministries was founded in the late 70s by Rev. & Mrs. Terry Hardt and has grown to a vibrant church with members throughout Southern ANew England. As their name indicates, they believe that church should still be like the church described it the biblical book of Acts. They consistently rejoice to see lives changed through the New Birth experience of repentance, baptism in Jesus name and the infilling of the Holy Spirit as described in Acts 2:38. Apostolic preaching and teaching are accompanied by the Gifts of the Spirit, and physical and emotional healings - just like first century Christians experienced. Their constituency includes people of all socio-economic, educational and racial backgrounds. They have people ready to interpret services for those who are hearing impaired and for those who are Spanish-speaking.

Their mission is to help people find and nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. To achieve those goals they provide the following ministries: • Sunday morning services and children’s classes • Sunday evening classes and leadership training • Weekly activities for youth • Small group ministry for people overcoming addictions, divorce or abuse • Prayer groups that meet from house to house throughout this 10 town region • Special events especially for men and ladies • Free in home Bible studies for anyone who is interested • Special services and youth events in conjunction with other churches in the region

Acts II Ministries sponsors Hour of Prayer and Care groups which meet throughout this 10 town region. These are comprised of believers who actively find ways to connect with and help people in their communities. Anyone who would like to join in praying for our communities, our nation and our world is welcome to call for a location nearby.

Bishop John W Hanson is the pastor of Acts II Ministries. He and his wife, Carloyn, have been leading the congregation for 19 years. During that time he has authored many resources that are available on the church website on the “Inspirations Bookstore” page. He also writes articles for Villager Newspapers; these are posted on his blog, which can be accessed through the church website.

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Sept. 6 Birth Announcements A daughter, born to Rachel Coman of Pomfret Center and Daniel Glaude. Recent births at Day Kimball Hospital, Sept. 8 Putnam, include: A daughter, born to Amber Lynn Sept. 1 (Peltier) and Jeffrey McClure, Jr. of A daughter, born to Danielle Elizabeth Moosup. (Parenteau) and Adrian Chomicz of Sept. 9 Danielson. A son born to Angela Marie Sept. 2 (Henderson) and Jason St. George of A daughter, born to Monica Jane Brooklyn. (DeReus) and Andrew Vitale of Sept. 10 Thompson THIN IS IN! A daughter, born to Cynthia White of A son, born to Kimberly Marie Brooklyn and Jay Greene Jr., Take a look around you’ll likely see a lot of natural stone (Poulsen) and Curtis Corey of Putnam. Sept. 12 used for landscapes, chimneys, homes and businesses. Sept. 4 A son, born to Siearra Nicole Lanier What you may not know is it could very well be THIN A daughter, born to Ashley Ann of North Grosvenordale and Daniel Marie (Turner) and Kelly Cossley of STONE. Thin Stone is a big trend right now. Masons and Hicks. Building Contractors often prefer using our Thin Stone Moosup. A son, born to Cassandra Marie Sept. 5 Hogaboom of Dayville and Kyle to create the same look with much less time and our A son, born to Kayla Marie Hedberg. superior quality. (Charlwood) and Shawn Thomas of Sept. 13 Natural THIN STONE veneer can be applied over any Brooklyn. A daughter, born to Alyssa May masonry surface, concrete block, brick etc... Simpson of Plainfield and Paul Gamelin. Consider it for your next project.

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Come & Visit Us. We would love to meet you! Hours: Wednesday & Saturday 10 to 4 Other Days by Appointment Our History: Back in 1972 a group of history-minded people got together and formed the Killingly Historical Society. They met in various places over the years but never had a “home.” As interest in genealogy grew, the society needed a place to house a few books, letters & other things, and were given a small niche in the basement of the town hall. In 1993 the Bugbee Memorial library needed larger quarters and the town re-did the old A & P store on Westcott Road for the use of the public library. In the meantime, members of the society asked the town if they could take over the old Bugbee Library building for their museum and hopefully a wonderful research library, as in the deed it states that the building has to always be kept as a library. The town agreed and a group of workers started working on the inside of the building. The society opened the Killingly Historical Center in June 1995 with many workers and and the rest is history. It became the home of our museum and the start of a wonderful genealogy/history library. The Center is staffed by 6 volunteers. The Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. Museum and Research Library (The Best Research Library in Eastern Connecticut) 196 Main Street, P. O. Box 265 Danielson, CT 06239 • 860-779-7250 Killinglyhistory.org A18 • Friday, September 25, 2015 Villager Newspapers Walktober features events throughout the area next month

Walktober calendar. The line- Anniversary Celebration, in Brooklyn, 10 a.m. Pearle, Pearle Crawford WALKTOBER up stretches from this week- Overlook Shelter on West Memorial Library in Dudley, continued from page A1­­­ end until the early week’s of Thompson Road in Thompson, 5:30-7:30 p.m. events offered each year November with a little some- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 increases as well. This year we thing for everyone to enjoy have the most ever. We have as the program celebrates SATURDAY, OCT. 24 190 unique listings and many of • Meet the Friesians, Wolf 25-years of bringing awareness SUNDAY, OCT. 4 them are repeated, so over 200 Den Friesians in Brooklyn, 10 and an even stronger since choices — so that’s huge. The a.m. • Dawn of the Beavers, of community to The Last number of people participating • Byle’s Sanctuary Hike – Brimfield Dam in Sturbridge, Green Valley and the National we hope will really increase Revisit History, Route 44 in 6 a.m. Heritage Corridor. THURSDAY, OCT. 15 because there’s that many Ashford, 9:30 a.m. • Congregational Church Here’s a list of Walktober more items that are offered as • Clueless in Westville, of Putnam Harvest Fair and events happening locally. For well.” Westville Recreation Area in • Can Art Save Nature?, Luncheon, 175 Main Street in a full list visit www.thelast- The Walktober lineup tra- Sturbridge, 10 a.m. Jacob Edwards Library in Putnam, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. greenvalley.org. ditionally includes bike rides, • Morning Beckons YOU to Southbridge, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • HeathQuest’s Pumpkin paddles, tours and special the Farm, a Trail & a Wildlife • Black Tavern presents Parade, Rotary Park Bandstand events held by many local Sanctuary, Morning Beckons Barbershop Quartet, The Black in Putnam, 8:45 a.m. organizations and businesses. WALKTOBER Farm in Thompson, 10 a.m. Tavern in Dudley, 7 p.m. • Firefighting Museum Tour, Themed events like ghost tours • Old Connecticut Path at Huguenot Steamer Museum at and agricultural events are the EVENTS Natchaug State Forest, Kozey 655 Main Street in Oxford, 10 norm and according to Ranger Road & Westford Road in FRIDAY, OCT. 16 a.m. Dawley this year includes more SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 Eastford, 1 p.m. • The Great Pumpkin • Paddle on Webster Lake, Festival, Downtown Putnam, bike rides and paddles than Hike the Old Furnace Trail Lakeview Marine in Webster, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ever including guided trips to Ross’ Cliff, Old Furnace • Celebrating Agriculture, 1 p.m. • Over the Bridge and down the Quinebaug River and State Park in Killingly, 10 a.m. on Webster Lake. It all kicks off Woodstock Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. • Chamberlin Mill and Through The Woods, Pomfret this weekend with Positively to 3 p.m. its Neighborhood, 286 Old Library in Pomfret, 10 a.m. Pomfret Day and Celebrating • Positively Pomfret Day Turnpike Road in Woodstock, SATURDAY, OCT. 17 • Rapoport/Spalding Agriculture at the Woodstock Recreation Park at 576 2 p.m. Preserve, Calkins Road in Fairgrounds on Sept. 26, and Hampton Road in Pomfret, 10 Woodstock, 10 a.m. • From Forest to Flooring, a Thompson Community Day a.m. to 4 p.m. • Walk in Gertrude Chandler SATURDAY, OCT. 10 Hull Forest Products, Inc. in and a croquet tournament cele- Warner’s Footsteps, South Pomfret, 9 AM, 11 a.m. and 2 brating the history of Norwich Main Street in Putnam, 12 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 p.m. on Sept. 27, among other • The BIG-little Apple Festival • Did You Know? Putnam • From Pulpit to Tomb: events this weekend, all spread Returns, Killingly Grange Hall Public Library, 12:30-2 p.m. The Preachers of Killingly’s throughout the 35 towns that • Thompson Community Day, in Dayville, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Putnam River Trail’s Mill Most Historic Congregation, make up the national heritage Riverside park in Thompson, • Brandy, Silk & Smugglers, & Rail History, Rotary Park Westfield Congregational corridor. 12-4 p.m. Westford Hill Distillers in Bandstand in Putnam, 1 p.m. Church in Danielson, 9 a.m. “The Last Green Valley is Ashford, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Tourtellotte Memorial High actually a 35-town National • Carelot Harvest Festival, School Alumni Association SUNDAY, OCT. 25 Heritage Corridor. Those THURSDAY, OCT. 1 Carelot Children’s Center in Craft Fair, Tourtellotte 35 towns are in eastern Danielson, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Memorial High School in Connecticut as well as south • Firefighting Museum Tour, • Palazzi Orchard Walk • Vines, Wines and Pleasant Thompson, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. central Massachusetts. Of Huguenot Steamer Museum at & Talk, Palazzi Orchard in Times at Taylor Brooke, 848 • Tourtellotte Memorial those towns, 34 have at least 655 Main Street in Oxford, 10 Daville, 9:30 a.m. Route 171 in Woodstock, 10 a.m. High School Memorial Room one Walktober event. So that’s a.m. • Meet the Friesians, Wolf Museum Open, Tourtellotte pretty good,” Dawley said. “We • Houses and History of Den Friesians in Brooklyn, 10 Memorial High School in also, because this region is FRIDAY, OCT. 2 Woodstock Hill, Roseland a.m. Thompson, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. based on the watershed area, Cottage in Woodstock, 12:30 • Visit a Working Livestock • The Stillness of the River, 12 do include a couple of towns p.m. and Turf Farm, Pakulis Farm • Quinebaug River Paddle, 18 Westford Road in Eastford outside the national heritage • Robbin Preserve, end of in Brooklyn, 1 p.m. Day Street & Greenway Drive • Youth Nature Scavenger corridor’s borders but are still Fred David Road in Thompson, • Nature-Framed!, Windham in Brooklyn, 10 a.m. Walk, TEEG in Thompson, 10 in that watershed.” 1 p.m. Tolland 4-H Camp in Pomfret, • The View from Alcher’s Hill, a.m. Some new additions to the 1:30 p.m. Weiss & Hale Foundation at 697 • Trek the Tri-State Marker lineup include a walk through Pomfret Street in Pomfret, 1 with TLGV Rangers Kevin and the history of Gertrude SUNDAY, OCT. 11 p.m. John, 662 East Thompson Road Chandler Warner, the author FRIDAY, OCT. 30 • First Friday in Putnam, in Thompson, 1 p.m. of “The Boxcar Children” Main Street in Putnam, 6-9 p.m. • Bird Watching, CT Audubon series, with many landmarks • Water Rising, CT Audubon Center in Pomfret, 8 a.m. • Downtown Putnam Trick from her life, including a muse- Center at 218 Day Road in • Blain Bridge Mountain SUNDAY, OCT. 18 Or Treat Night, Downtown um, in Putnam and a tour of Pomfret, 6-7:30 p.m. Bike Ride, West Thompson Putnam, 5-7 p.m. the West Thompson Dam cele- Dam, 10 a.m. • Scarecrow Kingdom and • Bike the Quinebaug Valley brating its 50th anniversary, a • Where the Buffalo Still Trick or Treat on Main Street, Rail Trail, 6 Sandersdale Road one time only event exploring SATURDAY, OCT. 3 Roam, Creamery Brook Bison Davis Park and Main Street in in Southbridge, 9 a.m. the landmark and what it ha in Brooklyn, 10 a.m. Danielson, 1:30 p.m. • The Green Cow, Peckham brought to the community and • An Encounter with John • French River Canoe Trail, Farm at 137 Dugg Hill Road in the region. Eliot, First Congregational U.S. Army Corps Greenbrier Woodstock, 1 p.m. Dawley said that one of the Church of Woodstock in SATURDAY, NOV. 7 Recreation Area, 591 Main • Walk the Wieloch Woods, most exciting events on the Woodstock, 1 p.m. Street in Oxford, 9 a.m. West Main Street in Dudley, calendar happens early on in • Tales of Mason Hill, 207 • Family Bicycle Ride at 1 p.m. • Tour the Black Tavern, Walktober this year as Taylor Mason Hill Road in Dayville, Westville Lake, 115 Wallace • St. Mary’s Cemetery Walk, The Black Tavern in Dudley, Brooke Winery will hold a spe- 1 p.m. Road in Sturbridge, 9:30 a.m. Providence Street in Putnam, 10 a.m. cial event and tour on Oct. 1. • Walk the Wieloch Woods, • Air Line Trail Bike Ride, 121 2 p.m. “One of the really cool things West Main Street in Dudley, Riverside Drive in Thompson, coming this year is the ‘Fine 1 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 27 10 a.m. Wines and Pleasant Times’ • Woodstock Hill Historic • Black Tavern Annual Craft MONDAY, OCT. 19 at Taylor Brooke Winery in Cemetery Tour, 2:30 p.m., First Fair, Black Tavern in Dudley • Santa Comes to Putnam, Woodstock. 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Editor’s Note: The information con- breach of peace, assault. Putnam, was charged with failure to ly conduct. tained in these police logs was obtained appear second. through either press releases or other THOMPSON Juliana M. Levine, age unknown, of public documents kept by each police DANIELSON 536 Water St., Danielson, was charged department, and is considered to be the Monday, Sept. 14 with sixth degree larceny, possession account of police. All subjects are con- Saturday, Sept. 12 of narcotics. sidered innocent until proven guilty in Bryan Erickson, 29, of 1358 Riverside a court of law. If a case is dismissed in Drive, Thompson, was charged with Nicole Marie Corey, 25, of 32 Cottage court or the party is found to be innocent, breach of peace. St. Apt. G, Danielson, was charged with PUTNAM POLICE The Villager, with proper documenta- breach of peace. tion, will update the log at the request of Wednesday, Sept. 16 DEPARTMENT LOGS the arrested party. Wednesday, Sept. 16 Derick Mercado-Labonte, 19, of Monday, Sept. 14 463 Riverside Drive, Thompson, was Joseph W. Vargas, 26, of 890 Morin STATE POLICE TROOP D charged with failure to appear first. Ave., Danielson, was charged with Nichole Drea, 52, of 9 Twiss St., third degree assault, breach of peace, Meridan, was charged with operating LOGS PUTNAM violation of protective order, interfer- under the influence, following too close. ing, resisting. DAYVILLE Tuesday, Sept. 15 Wednesday, Sept. 16 Khelsi Evans, 24, of 72 Snake Meadow Saturday, Sept. 12 Seth Skarpos, age unknown, of 69 Road, Danielson, was charged with Charles Meseck, 25, of 22 Thayer St., Battye St., Putnam, was charged with driving while intoxicated, evading. Putnam, was charged with third-degree Devin Scott Pensak, 40, of 324 State sixth degree larceny. strangulation, third-degree assault, dis- St., Dayville, was charged with failure Thursday, Sept. 17 orderly conduct. to appear second. Friday, Sept. 18 Richard Racine, Morin Ave., Tad Elie, 23, of no certain address, Brett Bissonnette, 23, of 458 Bailey Justin Gluck, 27, of 172 S. Main St., Danielson, was charged with disorder- was charged with third-degree assault, Hill Road, Dayville, was charged with disorderly conduct

Almost lost in brush and vines, the 1928 Courtesy photos Studebaker engine and chassis section remained on the Chamberlin Mill site, where Nate Rosebrooks at work on the engine, in Mystic Seaport’s engine it had sat idle long after the Mill ceased oper- Operational again, the engine is returned to Woodstock. During restoration workshop, spring 2015. ation in the late 1960’s. a celebration for supporters of the project, Nate Rosebrooks explains details of the engine rebuilding to Brian Jones, CT State proved wrong.” Archaeologist, as Sue Quigley and Bill Masopust look on. Chamberlin Mill’s 1928 Studebaker The Mystic Team, which has seen many boat engines badly corroded by sea water come back by so many for the engine’s restoration, especially engine runs again to life had confidence from the beginning. From Nate Rosebrooks and the miracle team from Mystic September to May, Nate and others spent at least Seaport. For an established non-profit organization WOODSTOCK — For almost a half century, the 1928 two days each week working on the engine. A New like the Seaport to support a fledgling non-profit in Studebaker straight-engine that saved the sawmill Hampshire car collector, Robert Valpey, came forward this way is quite something. We are very, very grate- operation at Chamberlin Mill after the Great Flood with a “parts car” that could be used for the project. ful for this generosity.” of 1936 sat out in the elements, rusting. But this past Financial assistance materialized from supporters of Residents of the region will have an opportunity year, a remarkable transformation has taken place. Chamberlin Mill and Mystic Seaport, including other to see the engine on display Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Mystic Seaport engine restoration volunteers, spear- volunteers who were eager to see the work succeed, annual Mystic Seaport Antique Vehicle Show. The headed by Thompson’s Nate Rosebrooks, took on the and from the National Studebaker Association. engine will also return to Chamberlin Mill (286 Old challenge of getting the engine running again. This past weekend supporters were treated to the Turnpike Road, Woodstock Valley) on Sunday, Oct. 4, With meticulous care and ingenuity, the volun- steady, rhythmic sound of the Studebaker straight-en- at 2 p.m., for a Walktober event, “Chamberlin Mill and teer engine restoration team under the watchful eye gine, back in Woodstock, back in operational condi- its Neighborhood.” of Scott Noseworthy Engine Curator and Volunteer tion. Once the Mill is fully restored, plans are to use the Coordinator, completely dismantled and rebuilt the “Bringing this engine back to life was a remarkable engine to run the Mill’s 1873 Lane # 1 circular saw, for engine. achievement, “ said Jean McClellan, president of public demonstrations. “I really did not think this possible,” said George Chamberlin Mill, Inc., the non-profit responsible for More information about Chamberlin Mill is avail- French, a Chamberlin Mill board member, echoing revitalizing this 19th century sawmill. “But, perhaps able at www.chamberlinmill.org. thoughts expressed by many. “But, I’m very glad I was even more remarkable was the generosity shown

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Marc Cerrone (Rogers) and Laura Wittenberg (Mrs. Rogers).

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BY CHARLIE LENTZ first-half scoring strikes of 34 VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR and 50 yards. “They have such chemis- WOODSTOCK — Before try,” said Asermelly of Louis reaching high school and going and Innes. “They work hard. their separate ways to play for They’re seniors. Seeing that Woodstock Academy or the connection twice in that first Quinebaug Valley Pride, they half, I mean, I’m so happy for played football together in the them. Saige is very talented WPTP Junior League. Back in receiver. Chuck’s got a strong the day they were teammates arm. It was nice to connect on but that’s ancient history — those deep balls. If teams have for 48 minutes last Saturday to respect that deep pass then friendship was nowhere to it will make our running game be found. Quinebaug Valley go.” played smashmouth football to The Pride cranked up its earn bragging rights over their running game to win a war old friends in a 30-15 victory at of attrition in the second half Bentley Athletic Complex. — wearing down a depleted “It just shows some validity Woodstock defense. Quinebaug to how hard, and how tough, senior fullback Jeremee Perez and how physical we can win, finished with 160 yards on 22 and our style of football,” said carries. Quinebaug Valley coach Joe “I went to my workhorse and Asermelly. he carried it,” said Asermelly Woodstock Academy led of Perez. “It’s not overcompli- 15-14 at halftime as junior quar- cated. He’s just a talented foot- terback Jared Bouten rushed ball player. They didn’t seem to for touchdowns of eight and six have an answer for him so we yards to help put the Centaurs fell in love with him in the run up at the intermission. The game today.” Pride stayed within striking Perez gave the Pride the lead distance as senior quarterback for good on a two-yard touch- Chuck Innes and senior receiv- er Saige Louis hooked up on Turn To PRIDE, page 4

Charlie Lentz photo Quinebaug Valley’s Jeremee Perez picks up some extra yardage as Woodstock’s Alex Basto tries to hang on for the tackle at Woodstock last Saturday. THE NEW AND IMPROVED PACCPACCPACC QUINEBAUG 30, WOODSTOCK 15 Quinebaug 0 14 8 8-30 37 HARRIS ST., WEBSTER, MA Woodstock 0 15 0 0-15 Now under New Management SECOND QUARTER W- Jared Bouten 8 run (Alden Brennan kick) 8:52 TOUGH New Hours start Monday Q- Saige Louis 34 pass from Chuck Innes (kick NOW HAS fail) 5:39 September 28th Opening at 10 AM Q- Louis 50 pass from Innes (Jeremee Perez run) BACON! Lunch Specials with Sandwiches from Delray Docs 1:52 W- Bouten 6 run (Kameron Janice run) :05 September 25th “December Strings” THIRD QUARTER JOIN THE FUN! st rd Q- Perez 2 run (Perez run) 4:00 CHECK OUT THE September 26th 1 & 3 Entertainment FOURTH QUARTER October 4th Car & Bike show Q- Jacob Anderson 9 run (Perez run) 11:53 SPORTS ACTION! October 24th Halloween Party Quinebaug Woodstock Featuring 1st & 3rd entertainment First Downs 14 10 Rushes-yards 40-218 30-81 Hall Rentals Available Passing 111 87 Sacked-yds lost 0-0 1-6 Comp-Att-Int 4-7-1 8-17-2 Punts-Avg. 3-28 3-36 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 9-90 8-85

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Quinebaug: Innes 3-(-4); Perez 22-160 and TD; Anderson 6-24 and TD; Sebastian Ruiz 7-32; Colin Tatsey 1-1; Dakota Cicarelli 1-(-3). Woodstock: Bouten 10-16 and 2 TD; Kameron Janice 10-38; Kyle Prouty 5-16; Tristen Menard 3-13; Cam Large 1-(-8); Alden Brennan 1-6. PASSING-Q: Innes 4-7-1 for 111 yards and 2 TD. W: Bouten 8-17-2 for 87 yards. RECEIVING-Quinebaug: Louis 3-95 and 2 TD; Perez 1-16. Woodstock: Prouty 1-6; Janice 3-54; Large 1-4;Menard 1-0; Mason Defocy 2-23.

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PLAINFIELD — Fullback Austin Caffrey picks up as much dirt as yard- age grinding for a few extra inches on every carry — then adds some more grit after he sticks his nose in on every tackle from his inside linebacker posi- tion. The gridiron is his pigpen. “It just happens. I don’t mean to be the dirtiest kid on the field. I just love being out here,” Caffrey said. “I love the field. I could sleep out here if I wanted to.” Caffrey is one of a dozen seniors who played on a 2-9 team last season that lost four games by a touchdown or less — and the Redmen dropped this year’s season-opener to Griswold on a Wolverine touchdown with four sec- onds left. Caffrey and his teammates were likely tired of last-minute losses going into the second game of the season last Friday at Plainfield High — they left nothing to chance against the Panthers — Caffrey scored three touchdowns and rushed for 114 yards on 21 carries as Killingly pummeled Plainfield 34-12. “I think that’s finally who we really are, Killingly Redmen who are going to come out there and want to smack you in the mouth and just play Redmen football,” Caffrey said. Killingly spotted Plainfield a 6-0 lead on quarterback Marcus Robinson’s 13-yard touchdown run with 4:33 left in the first quarter. The Redmen responded with four unanswered scores including an eight-yard touch- down run from Caffrey, a 25-yard scor- ing toss from junior quarterback Kyle Derosier to junior wide receiver Bret Charlie Lentz photos Long, and then 17- and 10-yard touch- Killingly’s Austin Caffrey rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns against Plainfield last Friday. down runs from Caffrey to push the Redmen’s cushion to 27-6 with 7:44 left Killingly’s Bret Long finished with in the third quarter. two receptions for 57 yards including “He’s a dude. The kid’s a dude. He’s the 25-yard touchdown catch and fig- a football player,” said Killingly coach ures to be an option for Derosier as the Chad Neal of Caffrey. “You look up season progresses. football player — you’re going to see “We did what we he had to do. We him. He makes plays on all sides of did our job,” Long said. “My coach the ball.” finally put trust in me. We showed Devinn McGale returned an inter- everyone that we can play and I think ception 71 yards to help Plainfield pull we’re going to bring it. We had belief within 27-12 with 4:23 left in the third from the beginning. Win or loss, we’re quarter. Derosier ran five yards for going to play as a team. We have trust a touchdown to help push Killingly’s in each other.” lead to 34-12 with 8:36 remaining in the Killingly’s defense allowed just 49 game. Derosier said the Redmen were yards on the ground and 81 yards due for a solid performance — perhaps through the air — sacking Robinson the last-minute loss to Griswold in the twice and harassing him into complet- opening week of the season provided ing just 8-of-25 passes for Plainfield some impetus. (1-1). “We came out with a warrior face “It was timing. We wanted to throw on and it showed. We just needed to (Robinson’s) timing off. We got to him get angry enough and we needed to a couple of times,” Neal said. “We just come together as a family — which came hard. Any time you can do that we did tonight — we showed it on the at the high-school level and the kids field and I’m extremely proud of our can get to him, that’s a lot of pressure team,” Derosier said. “I can’t ask for a on the offensive line.” better offensive line. I love them with Neal said his seniors sense the clock all my heart and I would do anything is ticking. for them and they would do anything “The time is now for these kids. for me.” I think they realize it,” Neal said. Killingly senior right tackle Josh “This is a year we’ve got to live up to Angel helped spring Caffrey for big expectations. We had a little pitfall last yardage and also helped protect week — a game we thought we should Derosier in the pocket. have won — but we won tonight. And “We just keyed on our blocks, we’ve got to keep moving. We’re play- worked on it all day in practice,” ing a great Waterford team next week. Angel said. “Just got to make holes for Killingly quarterback Kyle Derosier rolls out with Austin Caffrey ahead running some interfer- We’ve got to play well at home, next the running backs, make them do the ence against Plainfield last Friday. week’s a key game for us again.” work. We finished. We came out at half Caffrey wore the dirtiest Killingly — third quarter, fourth quarter — we uniform after the victory against finished. If we just continue to finish Plainfield. He intends to get a lot dirti- all season we’ll be good.” er against Waterford this Friday night Coach Chad Neal credited the offen- at Killingly High. sive line with doing its job. Derosier “We just need to keep pushing for- suffered no sacks. ward and getting better,” Caffrey said. “Josh Angel, Tyler Lestage, Alex “We’re going to take it one game at Fontaine, Justin Lasher, and Collin a time. Next week we’ve got to go 1-0 Byrnes — they did an awesome job,” again.” Neal said. “The surge was there. They got off the ball. The pass protection was Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) there for Kyle — because Plainfield 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- had a lot of guys in the box, they were [email protected]. coming too. They were putting the pressure on our guys.” At right: Killingly’s Spencer Lockwood picks up some yardage last Friday at Plainfield.

KILLINGLY 34, PLAINFIELD 12 Killingly 0 21 6 7-34 Plainfield 6 0 6 0-12 Say it in FIRST QUARTER P- Marcus Robinson 13 run (pass fail) SECOND QUARTER K- Austin Caffrey 8 run (Luke Desaulnier kick) living color! 11:54 K- Bret Long 25 pass from Kyle Derosier (Desaulnier kick) 9:23 K- Caffrey 17 run (Desaulnier kick) 2:07 THIRD QUARTER K- Caffrey 10 run (kick fail) 7:44 P- Devinn McGale 71 interception return (kick fail) 4:23 FOURTH QUARTER K- Derosier 5 run (Desaulnier kick) 8:36

Killingly Plainfield First Downs 12 5 Rushes-yards 4 1-186 20-49 Passing 60 81 Sacked-yds lost 0-0 2-11 Comp-Att-Int 4-13-1 8-25-1 Punts-Avg. 3-33 4-39 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 3-3 Penalties-Yards 4-30 4-45

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Killingly: Derosier 6-19 and TD; A. Caffrey 21-114 and 3 TD; Spencer Lockwood The world isn’t 10-37; Kelsey Rhines 3-15; Zach Caffrey 1-1. Plainfield: Robinson 3-19 and TD; Hunter Griffin 5-17; Cameron Gonzales 3-(-6); Tyler Ballard 8-8; black and white. Isaiah Fort 1-11. PASSING-K: Derosier 4-13-1 for 60 yards and TD. P: Robinson 8-25-1 for 81 yards. So, why is RECEIVING-Killingly: Jake Gauthier 1-8; Vasileios Politis 1-(-5); Bret Long 2-57 and TD. Plainfield: Fort 2-65; Griffin 2-(-1) Ballard 3-12; Alex www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Gaudreau 1-5. your ad? B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, September 25, 2015 Decade of change for Asermelly and The Villager celebrates its 10th anniversary. said. He’s married, a father of two Quinebaug Valley’s program young children, relocated his took a huge step forward in his family to Brooklyn, and put his second season at the helm in stamp on a solid high school 2013. The Pride went 2-2 over football program. Much has its first four games but won changed since the first issue seven must-win games to close of The Villager rolled off the out the season and qualified for press. the State Class M playoffs. “I was 18,” Asermelly said. “What those kids allowed me “In the fall of 2005 I was a fresh- to experience as their coach man playing football at Hofstra is the highlight of my years University.” in football, both as a player Before going to college, and a coach, I’m really grate- Asermelly played football for ful to that group for invest- Chariho Regional High School ing so much in that season,” in Wood River Junction, R.I. Asermelly said. — and he’s not surprised he’s That magical autumn in 2013 still involved with football — represented in microcosm why he might have predicted his Asermelly always knew he’d be future path during that fresh- invested in the game. man year in college a decade “It’s so special. I still talk to ago. some of those guys (on the 2013 “I knew I loved the game and team), if not weekly, at least football will always be a large monthly, and I see them over part of who Joe Asermelly the summer,” Asermelly said. is. Unfortunately we can’t all “I think, around here, it was play forever,” Asermelly said. special for people to watch.” “Even then I started stashing As The Villager celebrates away extra playbooks and its 10th anniversary this week- probably watched more film end, Asermelly will be coach- than a lot of my teammates. ing on the sideline — both he, I’ve always appreciated and and the newspaper that covers loved the game of football. To him, have become fixtures in me, it’s art.” the Quiet Corner. Charlie Lentz photo After graduating from “I’m thankful that 10 years Quinnebaug Valley Pride coach Joe Hofstra, he returned to later I’m excited about com- Asermelly addresses his team after Chariho Regional and served ing to practice every day,” a 30-15 victory over Woodstock one year as a longterm sub- Asermelly said. “Ten years last Saturday. stitute teacher and also was ago, I would have been thrilled an assistant football coach. if that was the outlook. There’s He then taught for one year a magical 10-year road in at North Stonington Christian between that, and this — that BY CHARLIE LENTZ Academy, which did not have certainly had its ups and VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR a football team, so he coached downs. To be honest the thing high school football that sea- I’m most proud of is being a son at East Greenwich High husband and a father — and DANIELSON — Coach Joe in Rhode Island. Seven years then football. I love what I’m Asermelly will be on the side- ago he arrived at Ellis Tech in doing. It thrills me that I get to line Friday night when the Danielson, where he teaches come to practice every day.” Quinebaug Valley Pride plays health and physical education. Ten years went quick- host to Cheney Tech at Ellis The head coaching job at Ellis ly for both The Villager and Tech. But 10 years ago when Tech opened up three years Asermelly. the inaugural issue of The ago and Asermelly grabbed the “Mid-blink and I’m here,” Villager newspaper was deliv- reins. Asermelly and his wife, Asermelly said. ered to mailboxes in the Quiet Jacqueline, have two children Corner, Asermelly was a fresh- — 4-year-old Rocco, and Pearl, Charlie Lentz may be reached man right tackle on the offen- 16 months. The family moved at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by sive line for Hofstra University from Rhode Island to Brooklyn e-mail at charlie@villagernews- in Hempstead, N.Y. Charlie Lentz photo just this last May. papers.com. Asermelly has accomplished Quinebaug Valley’s Jeremee Perez ran for 160 yards against Woodstock. “We finally gave up our many things as The Villager Ocean State roots,” Asermelly Putnam Clippers soccer rebuilds BY CHARLIE LENTZ pressure for a freshman,” Miller said. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR “But at the same time it’s something that, if he keeps it up and keeps grow- THOMPSON — With an infusion ing, he has a lot of potential in the of youth but not much experience on future.” Putnam High’s roster, the Clippers will The Clippers are next scheduled to likely be rebuilding this season with play at Windham Tech on Friday, Sept. an eye toward the future. The roster 25. includes eight freshmen and six soph- omores. Putnam went winless over its first three games. KILLINGLY 2, LYMAN 1 “In the last three games there’s been LEBANON — Payton Fitzgerald progress,” said Putnam coach Jon scored two goals to help Killingly defeat Miller. “But we’re definitely a young Lyman Memorial in girls soccer on Sept. team that’s learning. When you have 18. Taylor Jax and Audrey Grayson seven freshmen and sophomores as notched assists for Killingly. Megan your starters, there’s a lot of building Cormier scored for Lyman. Killingly to do.” outshot Lyman 15-6. Goalkeeper Jamie Among the losses to graduation Jax made five saves for Killingly. The from last year’s team was leading scor- win lifted Killingly’s record to 3-0. er Josh Allard and Jacob Guertin, a Lyman’s record fell to 0-3. Killingly is stout defender. It will take some time to next scheduled to play at Stonington at replace the departures. 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. “Every year we bring in new players. This year there were three or four guys that have never played soccer before,” PUTNAM 6, PLATT TECH 0 Miller said. “When those are people MILFORD — Morgan Foucault and that you’re already relying on, you Jaidyn Gilette each scored two goals know it’s going to be a growing and to lead Putnam High past Platt Tech in building year.” Charlie Lentz photo girls soccer on Sept. 16. Saige Morin and Among the bright spots on Putnam’s Putnam High’s Hunter Touchette moves upfield as Tourtellotte’s Alex Angelo trails the play Samantha Lavoie each added one goal roster is freshman Hunter Touchette, last Saturday in Thompson. Touchette is among a large contingent of freshmen on a young for the Clippers. Putnam is next sched- a skilled player who showed the abil- Putnam team. uled to play at Parish Hill at 3:45 p.m. on ity to possess the ball in a 4-0 loss to Miller has needed him. to complement Touchette in order to Monday, Sept. 28. Tourtellotte last Saturday. “We want him to play midfield and win games. “Hunter Touchette is someone who forward,” Miller said. “But this year “For (Touchette) to be such a Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) plays year-round. There’s not a ton of he’s moving around a little bit more high-quality player all year and to just 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- that in our area,” Miller said. than that.” be a freshman, having to rely on him, [email protected]. Touchette has played wherever coach But the coach said the Clippers need it’s tough for him because that’s a lot of

out. I tell my guys all the “We did what we had er/cornerback Mason between the two teams host to the Pride after PRIDE time ‘Be the hammer, not to do,” Louis said. “It was Defocy was knocked out drew a huge crowd the final gun, serving up continued from page B1­­­ the nail.’ Play that aggres- really big.” of the game in the second to Bentley Athletic pulled-pork sandwiches sive style. Fortunately Innes was efficient quarter after suffering Complex. as many of those former down rumble with 4:00 the nerves settled and through the air despite a helmet-to-helmet hit. “Two hours before the youth football teammates left in the third quarter the conditioning kicked getting intercepted once, Sophomore running back game fans were rolling gathered for a post-game — capping a nine-play, in and we did what we throwing just seven times Kameron Janice was in,” Killingsworth said. reunion — friendship 69-yard drive in which were trained to do — run and completing four for injured and did not carry “Looking at it from over rediscovered — but Perez picked up 62 yards the football. They found 111 yards. Innes suffered the football in the fourth on our sideline I saw nowhere to be found for of the march on six car- focus. They found tough- no sacks with solid line quarter. a good crowd, proba- 48 minutes last Saturday. ries. ness. And they performed play from Logan Putnam, “When the starting bly the best-ever here “It was a lot to get brag- “We wore them down a like it in the second half.” Darren Bindloss, Jacob running back (Janice) at Woodstock. We need ging rights. Woodstock lot,” Perez said. “We do a Quinebaug Valley Phaneuf, Gavin Thuotte goes down, we’re already more games like that. players know our play- lot of running. We have to senior running back and Ben Leveille. without a starting tack- That was a good physi- ers, and just talking back stay fit and focused.” Jacob Anderson raced “Our line did a fantas- le (Quinn), then we have cal game. I mean, they and forth. We came out The Pride attempted nine yards for touch- tic job today, shout out a starting cornerback beat us but that’s the type with the win. Now we just one pass in the sec- down with 11:53 left in the line,” Innes said. “I (Defocy) go down,” said of games you want. The can say ‘We won, we’re ond half — an incomple- the fourth quarter and was feeling no pressure Woodstock coach Clay guys know each other. 2-0,’ ” Perez said. “A lot of tion — and rallied for the Perez rushed for the two- back there today.” Killingsworth. “We only They were competing people came out today — win by keeping the foot- point conversion to push Woodstock Academy have about 14 or 15 varsi- against each other. It seeing what happened — ball on the ground. the Pride’s lead to 30-15 played without captain ty players, you take four was great for the whole and now Woodstock can’t “We were starting to and complete the scoring. and senior lineback- or five of those from me area. If our schedule and say ‘What if?’ anymore.” win on the line of scrim- The passing game kept er/offensive left tackle — that’s just the nature of their schedule will allow mage,” Asermelly said. the Pride in the game Cahan Quinn, who sat out our game.” it next year, if it does, Charlie Lentz may be “The physicality in the early on. Louis finished after suffering a concus- The win lifted I think both teams real- reached at (860) 928-1818, second half was much with three receptions for sion in practice earlier in Quinebaug’s record to ly want to schedule it ext. 110, or by e-mail at better. In the first half we 95 yards and two touch- the week. Woodstock cap- 2-0. Woodstock fell to 0-2. again.” charlie@villagernewspa- were trying to sort things downs. tain and junior receiv- The first-ever meeting The Centaurs played pers.com. www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, September 25, 2015 B5 Ellis Tech off on the right foot in CSC opener

Charlie Lentz photo Ellis Tech’s Cameron Glaude, right, marks Grasso Tech’s Luis Latorre last Friday.

equalizer on an assist from Joe Jimenez stopped 12 shots Zach Lavoie at 21:16 of the for Grasso Tech (0-2). Ellis first half to tie it at 1-1. Kenny Tech outshot Grasso Tech 15-7. Lumbra scored at 30:00 of the Grasso Tech led 4-2 in corner first half to give Ellis Tech a 2-1 kicks. margin. Ellis Tech lost several key Charlie Lentz photo Gavin Murphy pushed the players to graduation including Ellis Tech’s Harrison Basley, left, makes a run as Grasso Tech’s Austin VanDevander defends last Friday at Ellis Eagles lead to 3-1 on a goal at Jervan Fontaine and Brandon Tech. 30:00 of the second half. Latorre Comtois and the Eagles are scored for Grasso Tech at 32:00 rebuilding, but they won their to pull his team within one first league game last Friday BY CHARLIE LENTZ emphasize with these guys that Luis Latorre scored on a goal, 3-2, but Ellis Tech shut and that’s a good place to start. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR we’re going to do the simple penalty kick after the Golden them down over the final eight “Right now we just don’t DANIELSON — Ellis Tech things better than anybody Eagles’ handball infraction at minutes to secure the victory. have the physical size we’ve spotted Grasso Tech one goal else — not try to do anything 11:00 of the first half to give “Grasso Tech didn’t quit. had in the past. We lost Jervan, after committing a handball in crazy — we just focus on doing Grasso Tech the early lead. They were down 3-1 and came we lost Brandon, those were all the penalty area but then used the simple things better than Mizak said the Eagles didn’t back and put it within a goal big-size guys — you lost that its feet to rally for a 3-2 vic- everybody else.” let the penalty kick get them and made it interesting,” Mizak presence, which was huge,” tory in its Constitution State After opening the season down. said. “But ultimately our guys Mizak said. “But I told the Conference opener last Friday with a pair of losses Mizak “This is our third or fourth held and got the W. I’m start- guys, I said, ‘You know what? at Ellis Tech. said it was important to get the penalty kick that we’ve given ing to see this team gel great All that means is we’ve just got After a pair of non-league conference schedule off on the up this year — freak hand- already only in game number to come together stronger as a losses to Plainfield and St. right foot. balls in the box, we’ve had a three. I think it’s challenging team. Play possession soccer, Bernard to open the season, the “Huge, we had a couple penalty in the box — and it’s sometimes when you do have execute strong, and smart pass- rebuilding Golden Eagles (1-2) tough games to start the sea- tough because no matter how a young team, for the team to es.’ Ultimately, I think, we’re rebounded with a CSC win. son against Plainfield and St. good your goalkeeper is, you buy into the philosophy and not there yet but we’re working “We lost four or five seniors Bernard. We played hard. We put him in positions like that, get it, because sometimes you on our way to being there. And and that was tough, lost a lot had a lot to work on though it’s tough, you’re putting him want results right away. I try to I thought today was a step in of senior leadership from last and ultimately that translat- behind,” Mizak said. “It was tell them we’ve got be patient. the right direction so I’m proud year but got a lot of young guys ed to the game today,” Mizak nice to see that we gave that up When you’re playing with a lot of them.” out there as well,” said Ellis said. “This is the all-import- but the kids kept their heads up of freshmen and sophomores Tech co-coach Drew Mizak, ant league game so that’s big. and worked hard. Ultimately there’s a maturation process. Charlie Lentz may be reached who runs the team along with Ultimately the guys took care they persevered, got a goal, tied It takes a while but these guys at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by co-coach Matt Papuga. “With of business today. It was a tight it up, then went up and just are getting it.” e-mail at charlie@villagernews- a young crew, I’m trying to game. Grasso played hard. kept building on that.” Goalkeeper Trent Raymond papers.com. They didn’t quit.” Cameron Glaude tallied the made five saves for Ellis Tech. Turnaround on tap for Tourtellotte BY CHARLIE LENTZ helm after serving three years games.” knows how to put it in the back season, at least at home,” Groh VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR as an assistant coach. “We’ve Junior outside midfielder of the net.” said. “You’ve got to be strong at THOMPSON — For per- got eight seniors this year. Evan Ware scored two goals Groh has emphasized the fun- home.” haps the first time in their They’re all starters.” and notched a pair of assists damentals and the payoff has The Tigers are next scheduled soccer careers at Tourtellotte Groh said they deserve a in the 4-0 victory over Putnam been positive thus far. to play host to Lyman Memorial Memorial High, this year’s chance to play in the state tour- last Saturday at Tourtellotte “We started working on at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25. senior class has a legitimate nament. Memorial. Both of Ware’s things that we had difficulty Groh played for Tourtellotte, shot to reach the state tourna- “We came in to the season assists came off corner kicks. with in previous years, like Class of 2004, and he had the ment. Coach Tim Groh said it’s where our expectations are to “Evan had a great game scoring the ball,” Groh said. chance to play in the state tour- about time. make States this year and com- today,” Groh said. “He general- Winning three out of its first nament in each of his seasons “These seniors, I started with pete for the ECC Small Division ly takes corner kicks for us. He four games has helped cement here. He’s watched this group them when they were fresh- title,” Groh said. just had an on game today.” Tourtellotte’s positive mindset. of seniors work hard through- men,” Groh said. “None of them The coach has instilled a new Freshman striker Spencer The season started with a 5-2 out their careers without being have seen a state game. Really, outlook toward their postsea- Fulone and senior Furu Sherpa win on the road over Plainfield rewarded and intends to change my one goal is at least to get son hopes. And with a group of each added one goal for the in the season opener. that. them into one state game so seniors who are hungry for a Tigers in the win over Putnam. “We had two wins last year,” “As a player I was fortunate they have that experience.” state tournament playoff berth, Tourtellotte outshot Putnam Groh said. “Starting the year enough to play on teams that Groh has the Tigers moving the early results have been 31-3 and led 15-2 in corner kicks. against Plainfield, we real- went to the states every year,” toward their goal. After win- promising. Goalkeeper Scott Davigian ly wanted to set the tone that Groh said. “I know how fun it ning just two games last year “We came in, we set what my made 16 saves for Putnam. game.” is, and how great that is — just Tourtellotte won three of their expectations were for them for Fulone is among five fresh- The Tigers kept the ball roll- to have at least one state game.” first four games this season, the season. I asked them what men who have infused some ing with the win over Putnam capped by last Saturday’s 4-0 their expectations were. And youthful talent into the roster. last Saturday in their home Charlie Lentz may be reached victory over Putnam High. then just changing the culture, “We have a few younger play- opener. at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by “We’ve got a great core group changing the mindset,” Groh ers, Fulone has three goals on “Try to win that first home e-mail at charlie@villagernews- of seniors coming back,” said said. “We are winners. Have a the season,” Groh said. “He’s game and try to win out the papers.com. Groh, in his first season at the winning mindset and we’ll win got a real nose for the ball and

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P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. • Thompson CT Ph: (860)923-3377 F: (860)923-5740 www.johnstonrealestate.net Mary Ann Champney 860-208-9344 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, September 25, 2015 B9 Villager Newspapers COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT “Shining a light on community events” September 26, Sat., 9am-1pm September 26, Sat., 8:30am September 29, Tues., 9:30am-10:30am school-aged children, teens, and even parents. Putnam Boy Scout Troop 25 Popcorn Fundraiser Color-A-Thon 5k Fun Run/Walk at the Day Kimball to host Adult Flu and Pneumonia At the West Woodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill at Super Stop & Shop, 60 Providence Street, Brooklyn Fair Grounds to support the WAMD Immunization Clinic, at Maple Courts, 620 Connector. Register in advance at the library or Putnam, CT. For info contact Corina at 339- students expenses for their performance in Walt Upper Maple Street, Killingly. And also from by calling 860-315-5181. 927-4413 or [email protected] Disney World. Race starts at 9am. In this event, 10:45-11:30am at Birchwood Terrace, 41 participants walk, run or even push a stroller Birchwood Terrace, Killingly. October 1, Thurs., 10am-12pm September 26, Sat., 8am-1pm as they pass through non-toxic color stations Mom to Mom at Woodstock Evangelical The Killingly High School Music Boosters will throughout the course. September 30, Wed., 5-6:30pm Covenant Church – young moms meet for be having a Car Wash and Bottle/Can Drive at Free Community Meal at Thompson quality Biblical instruction in parenting, small Killingly Memorial School, 339 Main Street, September 27, Sun., 2pm Congregational Church, 347 Thompson Road, group discussion and interaction with mentor Killingly. Vehicles will be washed by KHS Spinney Brothers Bluegrass Concert, Canterbury Thompson (corner of Rtes. 193 and 200). Bring moms. Free childcare available through age Music Students. Large or small we wash them Historical Society Fundraiser, Community your friends and neighbors. Last Wednesday of 5. 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock. Register at all! Room of the Canterbury Town Hall, 1 Municipal every month. woodstockcovenant.org. Find us on FB – Mom Dr., Canterbury. The Spinneys are two-time to Mom of Woodstock September 26, Sat., 1:30pm nominees as Emerging Artists of the Year for September 30, Wed., 6-7:30pm There will be a Meet & Greet with the Natchaug the International Bluegrass Music Association. Genealogy Workship Series. Want to learn more October 1, Thurs., 10am River Young Marines at the Killingly Historical Refreshments available. Tickets $30 at the door. about how to research your family tree? Want to Tinker and Tales @ Ten for Families Ages 1-5. Center, 196 Main St., Killingly. This unit has been Canterburyhistorical.org connect with other with the same interest? Come Thursdays, October 1-November 5. Come and invited to participate in Pearl Harbor ceremonies in join the Killingly Library for our new genealogy enjoy open play/crafting session with a story to Hawaii. Please help with their fundraising efforts. September 27, Sun, 9am-1pm workship series! For more details and to register enjoy too! No registration required. At Killingly Putnam Boy Scout Troop 25 Popcorn Fundraiser visit our website: killinglypubliclibrary.org or Public Library, Westcott Road, Killingly. September 26, Sat., 5:30pm at Wal-Mart, 625 School Street, Putnam. For register by calling 860-779-5383. A Chicken Dinner will be held at Christ Church info call Corina at 339-927-4413. October 2, Friday Pomfret to benefit the Day Kimball Hospital September 30, Wed., 10:30-11:30am Family Fridays Story Time, October 2-November Chaplaincy program. Adults $12, Under 12 September 27, Sun., 12-4pm Day Kimball to host Adult Flu and Pneumonia 13, Come and enjoy stories, finger plays, music $8. Tickets available at the door or call Christ Thompson Community Day 2015 “Thompson Immunization Clinic, at Woodstock Town Hall, and a craft to go with the weekly theme. Register Church office: 860-315-7780. is Great! Let’s Celebrate! For more information, 415 Rt. 169, Woodstock. on line at www.killinglypubliclibrary.org. Or visit our website! call the library at 860-779-5383. September 26, Sat., 10am-4pm September 30, Wed., 12noon Positively Pomfret Day, at Pomfret Recreation September 27, Sun., 7-10:30am Lunch Buddies for Ages 3-5 @12:00 noon, October 2-3, Fri & Sat. Park, 576 Hampton Road (Rt. 97), Pomfret. Fun American Legion Breakfast at the Legion in Wednesdays September 30-November 4 Bring Fall Rummage & White Elephant Sale at the & games, food, inflatable rides, cash cube, pony North Grosvenordale. Great variety of food your lunch! We will share some stories and First Congregational Church of Woodstock, 543 rides, and hay maze. including scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, book related activities. Let us know of any food Rt. 169, Woodstock. Friday, Oct 2, from 2-5pm sausage, ham, kielbasa and beans, hash, sausage allergies. At Killingly Public Library, Westcott and Sat., Oct. 3, from 9am to 12 noon. Bake September 26, Sat., 8am–1pm and gravy, french toast, pancakes, coffee and Road, Killingly. Sale on Friday. Clothing bag sale on Sat. Fall First Ever Fall 4-H Tag Sale, Horse Barn juice. Belgium waffles w/strawberries and re-decorating and costume ideas for Halloween! entrance, 326 Taft Pond Rd in Pomfret. All omelets to order $8/adults $4 Child under 7. October 1, Thurs., 11am-12pm For information 860-923-2887. items under cover, so this is a rain or shine Day Kimball to host Adult Flu and Pneumonia huge tag sale event offering household goods, September 28, Mon., 10:30am-11:30am Immunization Clinic, at Little River Acres, 207 VENDORS WANTED for American Legion decorative items, smaller furniture, toys, linens, Day Kimball to host Adult Flu and Pneumonia Sabin St., Putnam. Post 67’s Giant Community Yard Sale on and an almost new electric hospital bed. No Immunization Clinic, at Seeley Brown Village, Saturday, Oct. 17, 8am – 3pm, 17 Thompson early birds. 400 W. Road #1 in Pomfret Center. October 1, 7pm Hill Rd (Rte. 200), Grosvenordale. Call 860- Crafty Art Adventures: Outrageous Origami! For 917-1987.

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Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 North Oxford, MA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 KARAOKE & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Entertainment by B.A.S.S. KLEM’S 10th ANNUAL Every Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.-12 DJ Entertainment DOG COSTUME CONTEST In the Veterans Lounge ANNUAL GIANT TAG SALE Cocktails 6:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Public invited Under the tent at His Oaks Dinner 7:30 p.m,. Awards for scariest, most original AMERICAN LEGION 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tickets $40.00 and funniest TUTTLE POST #279 147 Union Rd., Eastford, CT available at Free 4”x6” print! 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA Donations accepted Precious Furs Pet Resort Courtesy of Spencer CVS 508-832-2701

Call 860-315-7080 13 Lovett Rd., Oxford, MA 01540 Photo LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY 508-987-2927 KLEM’S NIGHT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 www.preciousfurspetresort.com 117 West Main St., HEXMARK TAVERN THE CLASS REUNION BAND Spencer, MA AT SALEM CROSS INN 9:00 p.m. 5th Annual FACES ar FAHS 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) 260 West Main St., West Local duo playing classic hits (Fine Art/Craft Exhibit/Sale) www.klemsonline.com we all know and love 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Brookfield, MA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 308 LAKESIDE Finnish American Heritage Society 508-867-2345 308 East Main St. www.salemcrossinn.com 76 N. Canterbury Rd. (Rte. 169) Concert with teachers and friends of East Brookfield, MA Canterbury, CT Patrick Wood Every Thursday is 774-449-8333 Indoor/Outdoor artisans, craft demos, at Pomfret School’s Clark CHICKEN NIGHT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 live music. Tours of Hall. Chapel, Pomfret, CT 2:00 p.m. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Refreshments available SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Family style baked chicken with fries, pasta 12th ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY Free admission & marinara sauce,salad and rolls IN THOMPSON, CT Info: [email protected] HARVEST FAIR Adults: $11.75 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. 860-974-2760 BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Children under 10: $6.75 Free event! AUBURN AMERICAN LEGION 860-923-9440 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. TUTTLE POST #279 VENDORS WELCOME 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA FALL TURKEY SHOOT Call Judy at 508-987-5969 508-832-2701 Beginning at 9:30 a.m. NORTH BROOKFIELD GROOFUS ONGOING TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE STOMPING GROUND SPORTSMEN’S CLUB 9:00 p.m. ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Every Wednesday, 6:00 20 Boyton Rd., North Brookfield, MA 4-piece band playing wide Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. p.m. Bird Round 2.50; Slug Rounds 4.00 variety from 80’s to classic rock CADY’S TAVERN 132 Main St., Putnam, CT $20 and $30 Cash Prizes and pop hits 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI 860-928-7900 for the first shoot! 308 LAKESIDE 401-568-4102 Also, live music 308 East Main St. five nights a week SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 East Brookfield, MA TRIVIA NIGHT AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 508-449-8333 (Wed.-Sun.) Wednesdays EASTFORD CT. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. KLEM’S FARMERS MARKET TOWN WIDE TAG SALE HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB June 13 through October 24 PUTNAM LIONS FALL Maps available at eastfordct.org 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA Every Saturday from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. CLASSIC BICYCLE RIDE 508-892-9822 Accepting applications 8:00 a.m. registration FREE to all qualifying vendors SATUDAY, OCTOBER 3 Starts at Putnam Lions WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA APPLY TODAY Memorial Dog Park Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. PRECIOUS FURS PET RESORT Visit www.klemsonline.com 18 Kennedy Dr., Putnam, CT CADY’S TAVERN 10th Anniversary Dinner Auction KLEM’S 30 mile ride and 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) to benefit the Oxford K-9 Unit 117 W. Main St., Spencer, MA 15 mile ride Chepachet, RI To be held at 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) $30.00 401-568-41 02 J. Anthony’s Italian Grill 206 Southbridge Rd For info call 860-928-0363 B10 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, September 25, 2015

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 Kay E. Pichie Davis, 73 Edward J. Shultz Jr., 59 DOUGLAS, Mass. T. Grondin. OXFORD, Mass. friend, Paco. — Kay E. (Grondin) Born in Douglas on May 23, 1942, — Edward J. Shultz He was prede- Pichie Davis, 73, of Kay was the daughter of Andrea A. and Jr., 59, of Fort Hill ceased by a brother, Webster, former- Evelyn K. (Riley) Grondin and lived Road, died Thursday, Stephen P. Shultz ly of Douglas, died in Douglas, Webster, and Thompson, Sept. 17, at UMass who died in 1964. Monday, Sept. 21, Conn., all of her life. Memorial Medical He was born in surrounded by her Kay worked as a spinner for the for- Center – University Worcester, son of the loving family. mer Haywood-Schuster Woolen Co. in Campus, after a long late Edward J. and Her husband, Douglas and Anglo Fabrics in Webster battle with lung can- Barbara T. (Goodwin) Thomas J. Davis, died over 20 years. She was educated in cer. Shultz Sr. He graduat- Feb. 20, 2001. the Douglas Public school system. She He is survived by ed from Oxford High School in 1973 She is survived by two sons, Paul J. loved her entire family and enjoyed his wife of 39 years, and attended Northeastern University. Pichie IV of Thousand Oaks Calif., and spending time with her grandkids, Suzanne M. (Coderre) He served with the U.S. Army. Phil P. Pichie of Thompson; a daugh- always attending their events. Over Shultz of Oxford; two Mr. Shultz was a manager at Frito ter Pauline A. Jackman of Webster, the years she held an open door to children, Joshua J. Lay in Killingly, where he worked for with whom she lived; nine grandchil- family and friends who needed help. Shultz and his wife 35 years. He was a proud member of dren Paul Jr., Heather, Hollie, Niko, Kay also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, Krista of Dudley, and the N.R.A. and enjoyed outdoor activ- Hannah, Samuel, Grace, Jake, and playing cards, and fishing. Sheena M. Shultz of ities including gardening, fishing, and Trent; two great-grandchildren Sophia Her funeral will be held on Friday, Oxford; two brothers, especially hunting. He enjoyed farm- and August; two brothers Rene J. Sept. 25, from Jackman Funeral Home, Peter S. Shultz of Oxford, and Paul ing as a teenager and always wanted Grondin of Livermore Falls, Maine, 7 Mechanic St., Douglas with a Mass C. Shultz and his wife Lisa of Oxford; to spend his life farming. He was a and Wayne N. “Mickey” Grondin of at 10 a.m. in St. Denis Church, 23 five sisters, Debra A. Corey and her lifelong resident of Oxford and enjoyed Webster; three sisters Jean E. Grondin Manchaug St. Burial will follow in St. husband Dennis of Oxford, Susan M. living on the Shultz land. of North Grosvenordale, Conn., Beth A. Denis Cemetery. Calling hours at the Gallant and her husband Michael of Calling hours were Monday, Sept. Greene of Pennsylvania, and Roxann funeral home were Thursday, Sept. 24. Oxford, Karen B. Ladd and her hus- 21, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, L. Kenadeck, of Danielson; her former Donations in Kay’s memory may band Kent of Lakeview Plantation, 357 Main St., Oxford. A prayer service husband Paul J. Pichie of Douglas, and be made to the Robert F. Kennedy Maine, Nancy T. Roycewicz and her was held at the conclusion of the call- many nieces and nephews. Children’s Action Corps, 11 Beacon St., husband Joseph of Oxford, and Melissa ing hours. Burial will be private at a She was predeceased by a daugh- Suite 820, Boston, MA 02108. L. Shultz and her companion Ramon later date. ter Paula J. Pichie who died in 1985 To leave a condolence message for Aponte of Oxford; three grandchil- Visit www.paradisfuneralhome. and was sister of the late Barbara A. the family, please visit www.jackman- dren, Dominique Shultz, Jade Shultz, com. Beattie, Gary A. Grondin, and James funeralhomes.com. and Aden Shultz; many nephews and nieces, and his beloved dog and best Helen Frances (Connery) Czarnecki, 88 Marshall Brown Kronholm, 83 BROOKLYN – Helen Frances Gift Shop. She was an active mem- WOODSTOCK – returned to earn an (Connery) Czarnecki, 88, of Brooklyn, ber of the American Association of On October 4, 1931, MA in mathemat- died September 15 at Pierce Memorial University Women while residing in Marshall Brown ics from Wesleyan Baptist Home in Brooklyn. She was Metuchen. She was a former mem- Kronholm was born University. married to Sigmund A. Czarnecki, Jr. ber of St. James Episcopal Church, to Mary Madeline In the Air Force, in 1948. Glastonbury, and Christ Church, and Conrad John Marshall flew a sin- Mrs. Czarnecki was born on July 11, Pomfret, where she taught Sunday Kronholm on the gle engine jet and 1927 in Hartford, daughter of William School for many years. second floor of a two a refueling KC97 and Helen (Goodale) Connery. She Fran was an active gardener and family home in New in SAC. A few was a resident of Glastonbury for took exceptional pride in her gardens Britain. Also pres- years later he flew 20 years and Woodstock for over 35 everywhere she had lived. She and her ent was his only sibling, Conrad, two both fixed wing and helicopters in years, previously living in Metuchen, husband were avid worldwide trav- years and three months old at that the Connecticut National Guard. New Jersey, Holden, Massachusetts, elers and every year would travel to time. They were to become close Marshall worked for United Air Craft Atkinson, New Hampshire and most a different part of the world, with a and best friends for life. Due to the but went on to start his own manufac- recently at Creamery Brook Village, particular interest in Mexico. Later on Depression, his father lost his job, turing company. in Brooklyn. she and Sig would take the grandchil- and the family was forced to move At 69 he met, fell in love with and Mrs. Czarnecki attended the dren on summer camping trips. often, about a dozen times over the married the very best person he ever University of Connecticut from 1945 years. They lived with their aunt knew, Dr. Christine Madaski. She to 1947 and was a member of Kappa In addition to her husband she is Anna Daley on her abandoned farm brought an awareness of an appre- Kappa Gamma sorority. She received survived by her daughters, Susan Lee and their grandmother Charlotte in ciation for many things missing in her B.A. from St. Joseph College for and her husband James, of Woodstock, New Britain. Their mother suggest- his life. He never loved anyone so Women West Hartford in 1951. and Sally Juozokas and her husband ed that their father go to hairdresser completely. Mrs. Czarnecki was a former teach- Ron of Derry, New Hampshire; and school in West Hartford. He did and As requested by Marshall’s fami- er in the Metuchen, New Jersey school her grandchildren Heather Lee and he eventually opened two salons in ly, services will be private and have system as well as the Woodstock her spouse Jamie Cowie of Cromwell, West Hartford. They bought a home been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Elementary School. Her husband, Brendon Lee and his partner Jessica and the boys were able to get good edu- Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT Sigmund, founded Preferred Plastics, Robbins of Woodstock, Michael cations. Marshall went to Kingswood 06260. For memorial guestbook visit of Putnam, in 1961 and she became Juozokas of Derry, New Hampshire, and received a B.A. from Trinity www.GilmanAndValade.com. secretary of the Corporation. She was and Lauren Juozokas, of London, College and then a few years later Treasurer of Woodstock Associates United Kingdom. and was Founder and President of A Memorial Service was held on Heritage Travel, Putnam, where she September 19 in Glastonbury, with was a travel consultant from 1975 to burial following in St. James Cemetery, 1990. Glastonbury. There are no calling Irene Cora Molina, 77 Fran was actively involved with Day hours. To leave an online condolence, Kimball Hospital in Putnam, for many please visit www.glastonburyfuneral. PALM BAY, Fla. — Mrs. Irene Cora Survivors include husband Pablo years as a volunteer, a member of the com Molina, 77, died Sept. 8, at William T. Molina of Barefoot Bay, sons Woman’s Board and Treasurer of the Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay. Pablo Molina and his wife, Maria She was born in Hartford, and lived of Putnam, Raul (Ricky) Molina in Barefoot Bay 11 years coming from of Southbridge, Jose Molina and Armur “Buster” E. Houle, 92 Southbridge, Mass. wife Nancy of Towson, Maryland She was a nursing assistant at and Clifford Molina and his wife, NORTH of Connecticut Harrington Memorial Hospital in Juanita of Southbridge, daugh- GROSVENORDALE Highway Southbridge for Dr. Silverberg and ters Sonia Molina of Northampton, – Armur “Buster” Department for over Dr. Witter for over 20 years. Later she and Pamela Molina of Southbridge, Houle, 92, a lifelong twenty-five years retired from the Town of Southbridge brother Clifford James Potter of resident of North before retiring and in the Assessor’s office after a num- Madison, Conn., grandsons Clifford Grosvenordale, opening his own tool ber of years. and Jose, granddaughters Navaya, died September sharpening shop. She attended St. Luke Catholic Angeli, Kaylin and Elizabeth and, 16 at Southbridge He was also a part Church, Barefoot Bay, Fla., and was great-grandson Pietro Mola. Rehabilitation and time school bus driv- a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic She was preceded in death by a sis- Care Center. He er and runner for Church, Southbridge, Massachusetts. ter Denise Messercola. was the loving husband of the late Putnam Ford. She was also a member of the New Memorial contributions may be Laurette (Dumont) Houle. Born in He was very active in the American England Club of Barefoot Bay, made to American Cancer Society, North Grosvenordale, he was the son Legion Oscar Swanson Post#67 where Barefoot Bay Boat Club and volun- 3375 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960. of the late Thomas and Sylvia (Hamel) he held all the offices and was also a teered at the Sebastian River Medical A Mass for Irene will be held Houle. fourth district post commander. Center and the thrift store at Roseland Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Mary’s Parish, Mr. Houle attended St. Joseph Armur is survived by a grandson United Methodist Church. 263 Hamilton St., at 12 p.m. School in North Grosvenordale and Michael Plotczyk of Queensbury, New worked at the cotton mill in North York and numerous nieces and neph- Grosvenordale. In 1943 Buster enlisted ews. He was predeceased by his wife, in the Army and did his basic train- a daughter Lorraine (Houle) Plotczyk; Penny Hebert Shaw Woodbury, 50 ing at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. He was three brothers George, Albert, and assigned to the ambulance corps as a Gerald Houle, and six sisters Alberta WOODSTOCK her father Paul of Woodstock; her driver picking up wounded soldiers at Therien, Cicele Noiseux, Noelle --Penny Hebert children the aid station and bringing them to Beaudry, Adeline Lamare, Alphonsine Shaw Woodbury, Nicole Richards and her husband the field hospital. After being wound- St. Germaine, and Georgette Morin. 50, of Woodstock, Lewis of Auburn, Massachusetts, ed he was sent back to the United Calling hours were held on formerly of Putnam, and Tyler Shaw and his significant States where he met his wife Laurette September 23, in the Valade Funeral died Saturday in a other Corey Gingras of Oxford, Dumont who was in the Navy. They Home, which was followed by a Mass of motorcycle acci- Massachusetts; her step children soon were married both wearing their Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church dent in Thompson. Catrice Woodbury of North Adams, uniforms. They were married for fif- in North Grosvenordale. Burial fol- She was the beloved Massachusetts; Connor Woodbury ty-one glorious years. Laurette passed lowed in St. Joseph Cemetery. For wife of Peter F. of Worcester, Massachusetts; sis- away in 1996. memorial guestbook visit www. Woodbury; they were married June ter Susan Stevens and her husband Buster worked for the State GilmanAndValade.com. 14, 2015. She Michael of Woodstock; brother was born October 25, 1964 in Joseph Hebert and his wife Alyson of OBITUARIES are published at no charge. Putnam, daughter of Paul Hebert and Woodstock; brother Dennis Hebert of the late Woodstock; her granddaughter Fiona; E-mail notices to [email protected] Lorraine Poirier Hebert. She was nieces and nephews Jean, Sabrina, or fax them to (860) 928-5946. employed as a supervisor at Karl Jarrod, Kaitlyn, Ariana, Christopher, Storz in Jessica, Megan, and Stuart and their Photos are welcome in JPEG format. Charlton, Massachusetts for over spouses; great nieces and nephew 20 years. She was a graduate of Morgan, Samantha, Blake, Danika, Woodstock Academy in 1982. Penny and Zoe. was active for several years with the Calling Hours will be Saturday, Relay for Life and was co-captain of September 26, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 her family team. She enjoyed riding PM at her motorcycle, her Mustang, mak- the Smith and Walker Funeral ing crafts, weekend getaways, and Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. all things Halloween. Penny had an In lieu extraordinary love for her husband, of flowers donations may be made daughter, son, and baby granddaugh- in Penny’s memory to Relay For Life, ter, and had been looking forward to Team Meme’s Sunshine, c/o being a grandmother for many years; American Cancer Society, 825 Brook she will be remembered for her great Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com love and kindness. 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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 Joseph J. Morrone, 79 Kasia M. Jurczyk, 27 MANSFIELD – of his grandchildren throughout the POMFRET nal grandmother, Carol Burzycki of Joseph J. Morrone, years. He is survived by his daughter CENTER – Kasia Danielson; Godparents/uncle and 79, of Mansfield, Melissa Taintor and her husband Rob M. Jurczyk, 27, died aunt, Brian and Johanne Bates of passed away, and their 3 children, Mitchell, Amy September 12 in Pomfret Center; aunts and uncles, September 16 at his and Jared; his son Bill Morrone and Georgia. Born in Marc Boisvert of New Haven, Roger home with his family his wife Jeanne and their 4 children, Putnam, she was and Paula Boisvert of Thompson, by his side. He was Nicholas and Joelle Morrone, Tyler the daughter of Mariel Boisvert Njuguna of Worcester, predeceased by his and Kelsey Crosson; his son Joe and his Craig and Brigitte Massachusetts, Jean-Louis and wife Betty to whom wife Ellen and their 2 children Amber (Boisvert) Jurczyk. Jamie Boisvert of Woodstock, Jim he was married for and Joey Morrone; his 2 great grand- Kasia was a grad- Kondratowicz of Danielson, and 50 years. He was born October 20, children Kohen Taber and Annabelle uate of Woodstock Academy where Arlene Jurczyk of Danielson, and 1935 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Crosson. He is also survived by his she was a member of the track and numerous cousins and friends in the son of the late Joseph and Clementine loving and devoted companion of 7 field and soccer teams. She was last United States and Canada. She was Morrone. Joseph was a graduate of years Gail Posten. Calling hours are on employed as a waitress for Prime 82 in predeceased by her paternal grandfa- St. John’s High School, Shrewsbury, Friday, September 25, at the Tolland Norwich. She enjoyed dancing, music ther, Alexander Jurczyk. Massachusetts and the University Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Merrow and especially spending quality time Calling hours were held on of Massachusetts, Amherst. He was Rd. (Rte. 195) Tolland, CT. A Mass of with her daughter. She had an infec- September 21 in the Gilman Funeral Head Soccer Coach, Middlebury Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 tious laugh and a smile that could light Home. A Mass of Christian Burial College for 11 years; Former Head AM on Saturday, September 26, 2015 up any room. She touched many with was held on September 22 in Most Soccer Coach at the University of at Saint Thomas Aquinas Chapel, 46 N her love of life and her adventurous Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret. Connecticut for 28 years; Founder Eagleville Rd. Storrs Mansfield (please spirit. Burial followed in Quasset Cemetery of the Connecticut Soccer School for meet directly at church). Burial will In addition to her parents, Kasia is in Woodstock. 25 years; Co-Founder of Connecticut follow at Storrs Cemetery. In lieu of survived by her daughter, Caedence Memorial donations may be made to Junior Soccer Association. While at flowers, the family is requesting dona- Estel Jurczyk of Pomfret Center; her Help Bring Kasia Home, For: Brigitte UCONN, he led his team to the 1981 tions to be made to The Joseph J. and brother, Stone Alexander Jurczyk of and Craig Jurczyk on the Go Fund Me National Championship and was pre- Elizabeth A. Morrone Endowed Soccer Pomfret Center, her maternal grand- Page. For memorial guestbook visit sented The National Soccer Coaches Scholarship at the The University of parents, Armand and Muriel (Morris) www.GilmanAndValade.com. Association of America Honor Award. Connecticut c/o UCONN Foundation, Boisvert of Woodstock; her pater- He was a devoted family man who 2390 Alunmi Drive, Unit 3206, Storrs, enjoyed spending summers at his beach CT 06269 or S.UCONN.edu/Morrone. house in Rhode Island and attending For online condolences please visit:w- Doris Louise Hauger, 97 many sporting and musical events ww.pietrasfuneralhome.com SOUTHBRIDGE, Desaulnier of Atlanta, Ga.; devoted Mass. — Doris Louise mother of Judith Nickerson and her (Pontbriand) Hauger, husband Robert of Marshfield, Steven Kathleen A. Raymond, 73 of Southbridge, and Pontbriand and his wife Christine of Sarasota, Fla., passed Sugarland, Texas, David Pontbriand DANIELSON her children, James Raymond and wife away on Sept. 17, at of Woodstock, and the late Jeffrey - Kathleen A. Rachel of Webster, Massachusetts, the age of 97. Pontbriand. She is also survived by Raymond, 73, of Ann Williams and companion Donald She was the 13 grandchildren and 13 great grand- Danielson passed Grenier of Danielson and Brenda widow of Roland children. away peacefully on Bourgoin of Willimantic, nine grand- A. Pontbriand, of She will be missed and her smile will Thursday surround- children, four great grandchildren Southbridge, and Russell R. Hauger brighten the sky. ed by her family. She and many nieces and nephews. She of Sarasota, Fla. She was the daughter For info and online condolences, was born in Putnam is also survived by her Stepson Joe of the late Louis and Hilda (Nordbeck) visit www.richardsongaffeyfuneral- on August 6, 1942, Cote and Aunt Hilda Falardeau, both Renaud of Southbridge; sister of home.com. daughter of the late of Danielson. She was predeceased by Edith Houle of Greenfield, and Vera Harry James and Margaret (Brown) her sister Janet Hanrahan. Services Reynolds. She was the wife of the were held in Tillinghast Funeral late Arthur “Ike” Raymond who died Home, Danielson. In lieu of flowers Robert “Bob” L. Lepire, 76 September 25, 2012. Kathy was an avid donations in her memory may be made sports fan. She enjoyed watching the to the Danielson Fire Department, 47 DAYVILLE – Robert “Bob” L. his wife Jessica of Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots Academy St., Danielson, CT 06239 or Lepire, 76, of Country Club Rd., died Dayville; a sister and UConn Huskies Basketball games. Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut, September 14 at St. Joseph Living Pauline Menoche of Most of all Kathy loved spending time P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. To Center in Willimantic after a lengthy Thompson; and his with her children and grandchildren. leave an online condolence please visit illness. He was the loving husband of two grandchildren She was a supporter of the Danielson tillinghastfh.com Madeleine (Labonte) Lepire for fourty- Jonathan Lepire Fire Department. She is survived by nine years. Born in Putnam, he was of Dayville and the son of the late Edward and Lillian Cassandra Lepire of (Vaillant) Lepire. Sterling. Alfred G. Rogers, 83 Mr. Lepire attended St. Joseph A graveside ser- Church in N. Grosvenordale before vice was held on September 21 in St. DANIELSON – Alfred “Al” George Mark Rogers and wife Christine of entering the U.S. Army. Upon being Mary Cemetery. Funeral arrange- Rogers, 83, of Danielson died September Danielson, Roanne Heroux and hus- honorably discharged he went to work ments have been entrusted to the 17 at Touchpoints of Bloomfield. He band Chris of Sterling, Brian Rogers in the woodworking field until his Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., was born in Taunton, Massachusetts and wife Kimberly of Cumberland, retirement. Bob enjoyed playing Golf. Putnam. For memorial guestbook visit on July 31, 1932, son of the late Alfred Rhode Island, William Rogers and In addition to his wife, Robert is www.GilmanAndValade.com. George and Anna (Silvia) Rogers. He Robert Rogers, both of Woonsocket, survived by a son Shawn Lepire and was the husband of Lynn (Vangilder) Rhode Island. He is also survived by Rogers, who survives him. He worked 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchil- as an automobile mechanic in the dren and several nieces and nephews. OBITUARIES are published at no charge. Pawtucket, Rhode Island area for A Memorial Service will be held at a many years. Al was a racecar driv- later date. There are no calling hours. E-mail notices to [email protected] er, racing at Seekonk Speedway and To leave an online condolence please or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Thompson Speedway. Besides his visit tillinghastfh.com wife he is survived by his children, Photos are welcome in JPEG format. LEGALS PUBLIC HEARING sub-divide or develop the property. Commonwealth of Massachusetts TOWN OF THOMPSON Amendment to the Ordinance d. Prior to submitting any pro- The Trial Court ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Creating the posed disposition of land, the town Probate and Family Court LEGAL NOTICE Woodstock Land Preservation and shall investigate and negotiate to retain Worcester Probate The Town of Thompson Zoning Board Land Acquisition Fund any rights to quarry, harvest, timber or and Family Court of Appeals, at its September 14, The Woodstock Board of Selectmen any other such rights the Board of 225 Main Street 2015 meeting, rendered the following will hold a Public Hearing on Selectmen deems to be in the best Worcester, MA 01608 decisions: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 interest of the Town. Docket No. WO15D2352DR Application 15-10: Darsh-Dhriti, LLC, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 415 4. Disposition of any property is sub- DIVORCE SUMMONS BY Applicant. Chimanbhai, LLC, Owner of Route 169, Woodstock, CT to con- ject to the approval by the Annual PUBLICATION AND MAILING Record. For property at 861 Riverside sider and take action on proposed or Special Town Meeting after due Kellie Nan Michailidis Dr., North Grosvenordale. Map 61/ language as Amendment III to the warning. vs. Block 58/Lot 33/Zone C. Requesting Ordinance Creating The Woodstock 5. Any funds received from such George Michailidis Certificate of Location/Motor Vehicle to Agricultural Land Preservation And conveyances should be applied to the To the Defendant: establish a used car lot. Rejected. Land Acquisition Fund, Adopted May town’s Open-Space Fund. The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Respectfully submitted, 3, 1999, Effective June 4, 1999. The Section 6: This ordinance shall be Divorce requesting that the Court grant Daniel Roy, Chairman Amendment proposes to add new effective Fifteen (15) days after publi- a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown. September 25, 2015 Sections 5 and 6. The text of the pro- cation thereof in a newspaper having The Complaint is on file at the posed amendment is as follows: substantial circulation in the Town of Court. TOWN OF THOMPSON Section 5: Process for the Woodstock. An Automatic Restraining Order On September 8, 2015 the following Disposition of Open Space Land September 18, 2015 has been entered in this matter pre- wetlands agent approval was issued: A. The following process shall be September 25, 2015 venting you from taking any action Application # WAA15021 approved with followed in the event that the Board which would negatively impact the conditions, SHR Energy Management, of Selectmen desires to sell, transfer, current financial status of either party. LLC (a.k.a. steep Hill Renewables, assign or otherwise dispose of a par- TOWN OF THOMPSON SEE Supplemental Probate Court LLC), 0 Riverside Dr. (Assessor’s Map cel of Town-owned real estate, or any PLANNING AND ZONING Rule 411. 61, Block 58, Lot 34) - clearing and interest therein, designated as open COMMISSION You are hereby summoned and grading within an upland review area space: LEGAL NOTICE required to serve upon: for the installation of solar panels to 1. The Conservation Commission shall The Town of Thompson Planning and Kellie Nan Michailidis provide electricity to schools and the review and report on any proposed Zoning Commission will hold pub- 3 Douglas RD Thompson Town Hall. disposition of an interest in real estate. lic hearings on September 28, 2015 Webster, MA 01570 Marla Butts, Wetlands Agent 2. The proposed disposition shall be beginning at 7PM in the Merrill Seney your answer, if any, on or before September 25, 2015 subject to a public hearing before the Room, Thompson Town Hall, 815 12/01/2015. If you fail to do so, the Board of Selectmen and to review by Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, court will proceed to the hearing and the Planning and Zoning Commission CT for the following: adjudication of this action. You are pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. 8-24. Application 15-16: C-Tec Solar, also required to file a copy of your 3. The Board of Selectmen shall con- LLC, Applicant. Ben Barrette, Owner answer, if any, in the office of the sider the following criteria in evaluating of Record. For property at 0 Ballard Register of this Court. any proposed disposition: Rd. Map 87/Block 53/Lot 9C/Zone I. WITNESS, Hon. Leilah A Keamy, First a. Each property should be assessed Special Permit request for to install Justice of this Court. individually for suitability and/or desir- 8 acres solar farm on a 49 acre lot. Date: September 11, 2015 ability of sale. Postponed from previous meeting. Stephanie K. Fattman b. Any property conveyed shall, where Files are available to review in the Register of Probate available, be conveyed subject to a Planning & Development Office, 2nd September 25, 2015 conservation easement prohibit- floor, Town Hall. ing development. The Conservation At these hearings, interested parties Easement should be transferred to an may appear and be heard, and written independent third party such as a land testimony received. trust or similar organization. Respectfully submitted, c. The land shall not be con- Greg Lee, Chairman veyed to any individual solely to allow September 18, 2015 the grantee to have enough acreage to September 25, 2015 B12 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, September 25, 2015 The Emmys in action

I am an awards show junkie. I The longest amount screen time for the the Emmy broadcast. believe I have admitted this to you The cause came when the announcers called The NRDC’s Demand Global Climate Action all before. I like to know which Everyday out the Best Actor award. The winner, plan states: “Sign the petition and we’ll deliv- films, TV shows, music, and theat- Jeffrey Tambor, had a green ribbon on er it to world leaders at December’s climate rical performances are getting the Ecologist his suit jacket. He won for the show talks in Paris!” To sign the online petition, most celebrations and nods. “Transparent” (MNN). Everyone noticed go to: https://secure.nrdconline.org/site/ This past Sunday (Sept. 20) was LIZ the green, whether consciously or sub- Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=3855 the annual Emmy awards show, ELLSWORTH consciously. If viewers did not know why I’ve referred to the Climate Change symposiums which celebrates the best in televi- he wore the vivid-colored ribbon, they held by the United Nations in several of my recent col- sion. Eco-advocacy was in action at certainly were asking why. umns, so you know this is important. Let’s hope that the event! I was glad as I watched the event. Other actors showing support with the ribbons the conversations in Paris lead to action, and all of The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) were Louis CK, Mandy Patinkin, Gaby Hoffman, us will continue to do our part to fight against global calls climate change the “most critical humanitarian Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Laurie David, and Don Cheadle climate change. As I have noted before, visit The U.S. crisis of our time!” The green-action-group utilized (MNN). Did any of your favorite celebrities wear the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) website the highly publicized and widely viewed broadcast green ribbon? for some ideas. The EPA splits the actions into several evening award show to highlight the perils of cli- Author George R.R. Martin wore a green ribbon categories, including home, office, school, and on the mate change. Many entertainers wore green ribbons. while sitting in the audience. His book series “Game road: www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/. The ribbons were decorated with the hash-tagged of Thrones” is very popular! In fact, the TV show word phrase #DemandClimateAction, which offers based on his books of the same name, “Game of Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and holds a mas- the eco-campaign even more advocacy in the world Thrones,” won more eco-awareness for the night. The ter’s degree in Environmental Education from Antioch of social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.). The push show’s director, David Nutter, also wearing the action University New England and a B.A. in English from for the awareness campaign during this award show ribbon, won for best director. This means book enthu- Bates College. She specializes in conservation and recy- comes as the world leaders make their decisions on siasts were also alerted to help fight against global cling initiatives. climate change prior to the United Nations’ Summit climate change. The NRDC made sure to offer support in Paris in December. to the author in their social media campaigns during Restoring and repairing antiques

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Your town’s planning and and a full vetting of the son is allowed to talk multiple times, and members of the public understand zoning commission makes issue can be conducted. then fairness is again lost to others. the process. One of the common charac- legislative and administra- Guest It requires ending debate Parliamentary procedure is used to teristics of a dysfunctional meeting is tive decisions. Underpinning Commentary once all information has remind people that others will be recog- when a lack of understanding of a meet- these decisions is the receipt been obtained and all peo- nized to speak if they have not yet spo- ing’s process sows confusion. Time is of testimony from applicants, Jeffrey A. ple who wish to speak have ken for the first time, after which, peo- wasted that could have otherwise been municipal staff and agencies, been heard. This does not ple who have spoken already can then spent tackling the item to be discussed professional experts, lawyers, Gordon, M.D. mean running a meeting in be recognized to speak. Furthermore, and decided upon. and members of the public. a short time. Expediency people may be called “out of order” if • Remember that a public agency A planning and zoning com- may equal efficiency when they are speaking again and again with- runs its own meetings. All comments mission makes good decisions when it looking at the clock, but it usually does out providing new information. One and questions are to be directed to the takes into account all of the testimony it not mean productivity. Informed deci- exception to this procedure is when Commission. Sidebar discussions, espe- receives, follows its review process, and sion-making is the goal, which requires an individual is asked a question, in cially multiple conversations among abides by its zoning regulations. time to do properly. which case they are recognized for the people at the same time, do not let People want to be heard on issues of • Provide people their opportunities purpose only to answer the question. everyone hear what is going on. interest to them. They also want to be to be heard. If someone took the time • Focus the discussion on the merits • Thank people for attending and for provided opportunities to be heard. A to come to a meeting, then they are of the matter at hand, be it a proposed speaking. Government agencies exist wise planning and zoning commission motivated by an agenda item. Before a regulation change or a land use applica- to serve individuals and the commu- understands all of this and acts accord- commission meeting starts, I try to take tion. People supportive of or opposed to nity. They serve best when the public ingly. the time to ask members of the public a specific item or issue often times have is involved. If someone takes the time Managing public testimony is not why they are present, so I have an idea emotions involved. We are all humans, to come to Woodstock’s Planning and straightforward. It is not meant to be not just how many people may want to so this is understandable. Add to the Zoning Commission meetings, then I easy. People come to public meetings, speak on a specific item, but also who mix different types of personalities thank them for doing so. especially on controversial topics, with may wish to speak. This helps prepare among the people at the meeting. The Managing public testimony at a plan- facts, opinions, concerns, ideas, ques- for the flow of the meeting. This does work of a planning and zoning commis- ning and zoning commission meeting tions, and passions. Some people have a not mean that every member of the pub- sion is objective and based upon facts. requires maintaining order throughout lot to say. Some have little to say. Some lic present at a meeting wants to speak. Personal attacks on individuals or the meeting. It requires taking pauses are present to listen, but perhaps not Rather, they have the opportunity to groups cannot be tolerated. Personality during the course of a meeting to assess ready to speak right away. speak. conflicts cannot be allowed to run ram- and re-assess what the commission is As chairman of Woodstock’s Planning • Set time limits as to how long any pant. Respect for people is expected. hearing and receiving, as well as the and Zoning Commission, I am mindful one person can speak. If a single person If a meeting becomes dysfunctional, manner in which this is all happening. of a set of common sense rules each is allowed to speak excessively long, then members of the public who came It necessitates following established time I am at a meeting. Let me share then fairness is lost to others who wish to speak on a topic may feel unsafe to processes and parliamentary proce- them with you. to be heard because time may run out at speak, and the work of the meeting dures. These things help balance the • Start a meeting on time once a a meeting. The more people who wish to suffers. different and differing interests within quorum is reached. Each meeting has speak on an item, then the more import- • Commission meetings are not ral- your community. After all, good deci- a limited amount of time, after which ant it is to equalize the allotted time for lies. There is no cheering or booing. sions are not made by rushing into or either the time runs too late in the everyone. Usually, a good rule of thumb To do otherwise takes away from the through them. Good decisions are made evening or runs too long, either way is to allow 3-5 minutes per speaker. objectivity needed for the Commission by listening to people, asking questions, tiring everyone. Tired people do not Applicants or their representatives are to do its work. getting answers, reviewing the facts, make good decisions. A timely start of a allowed more time to speak on their • Focus the discussion on the specifics and striving for consensus. meeting sets the stage for a productive own applications, and to add to or rebut of the matter at hand. People may wish use of time. any testimony heard about their appli- to generalize their discussions beyond Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is Chairman • Facilitate the work of the meeting: cations. Latitude can be given to how the individual topic or even go beyond of Woodstock’s Planning and Zoning gather as many applicable facts as pos- long people can speak, if by doing so fur- the commission’s scope of authority. Commission. This article does not reflect sible, and then discuss them to find a thers the meeting’s goal: to gather all of Redirecting discussion back to the spe- any official statement of the Commission. consensus decision. It is a balancing the facts to make an informed decision. cifics guides everyone to the path need- Check out www.JeffreyGordon.com. act. It requires letting a meeting con- • Set limits as to how many times ed to make informed, legal decisions. tinue so that discussion of all sides one person can talk. If a single per- • Help applicants, commissioners, The importance of school lunch forms Filling out forms is some- sonpublicschools.org. thing most of us don’t really The pictured income calcu- enjoy doing. And I know from Ask the lations are made based on the talking with Thompson Public following formulas: Monthly School parents, from conversa- Super income is calculated by divid- tions with neighbors, and from ing the annual income by my going through the same 12; twice monthly income is DR. MICHAEL experience when my son was JOLIN computed by dividing annual growing up, filling out all the income by 24; income received required forms at the start of every two weeks is calculat- school year can be tedious and comes to budgets too. ed by dividing annual income time consuming. It is also important to know by 26; and weekly income is One form that might not that technology now allows computed by dividing annual seem important but is actual- students to receive free or income by 52. All numbers are ly more important than most reduced lunch anonymously. rounded upward to the next forms parents and guardians There is no stigma, no judg- whole dollar. household and an application with education, health, and fill out each September is the ment the way there might have Children from families for free or reduced- price bene- nutrition programs to help free and reduced lunch form. been 15 or 20 years ago because whose income is at or below fits cannot be approved unless them evaluate, fund, or deter- Here’s why: the federal govern- students and teachers have no the levels shown are eligi- it contains complete eligibility mine benefits for their pro- ment will give the Thompson way of knowing who receives ble for free or reduced-price information as indicated on the grams, auditors for program Public Schools more aid based free or reduced lunch. meals. Application forms are application and instructions. reviews, and law enforcement on the number of students who Many parents don’t realize being sent to all homes with The information provided on officials to help them look into apply for and are eligible for that they qualify for this bene- a letter to parents. To apply the application is confidential violations of program rules. free and reduced lunches. fit. The chart below shows the for free or reduced-price meals, and will be used only for the This information may also be The money is used for things eligibility guidelines for the households should fill out the purposes of determining eligi- verified at any time during the like elementary school reading current school year. As always, application and return it to bility and for administration school year by school or other programs and can even be used if you have any questions, give the school. Additional copies and enforcement of the lunch program officials. Applications for after school programs. This me a call at 860-923-9581 or send are available at the principal’s and breakfast programs. Note may be submitted at any time can really help us save money me an e-mail at mjolin@thomp- office at each school. Only one that the district may share during the year. as a school district when it application is required per your eligibility information Tips to plant fall bulbs

Following a long New a slightly shallower hole. garden plantings burst Color is another major *** England winter, few Bulbs should be spaced with color and texture Take consideration when Win Dinner for Two — signs of spring are more approximately a width next year. planting your bulbs. If Your tips can win you welcome than the first twice the diameter of the Know your flow- the you want your garden to a great dinner for two sprouts of green popping bulb. ers before you plan to be a showcase all season, at the historic Publick up in a barren garden. Note: Tulips should be plant. While most bulbs Hint select a variety of bulbs House Historic Inn in The promise of a season planted one inch or so require an area where that flower during early, Sturbridge! Simply send of beautiful blooms, the deeper as deep rooting there is full sun, other KAREN middle and late spring in a hint to be entered tiny shoots are the gar- can prolong the effective varieties such as the TRAINOR and summer for a contin- into a random drawing. deners reward of a past life of the tulip bulb. iris and crocus enjoy uous burst of color. One winner per month autumn spent preparing *** some shade after bloom- will win a fabulous three- and planting. If you are selecting ing. For best results should also include using *** course dinner for two Experts agree fall bulbs in bulk, such as select a location in full flower bulbs as accents Just as in the home, at the renowned restau- offers ideal conditions loose bulbs offered at sun or sun with morning in perennial beds, or to in the garden bed cool rant, located on Route 131 to plant perennials. In discount garden centers, shade only. Well-drained fill in rock gardens or as colors seem to recede and across the town common fact, this season is the it’s important to follow soil is a requisite for flow- an interesting border to warm colors appear to in historic Sturbridge. preferred time to plant a few rules of thumb. er bulbs. If you have poor greenery. Be sure to plan come forward. To make Because I’m in the busi- spring blooming bulbs. Typically, big bulbs pro- soil, raised flowerbeds for extra bulbs to fill in a small garden area ness of dispensing tips, The following are tips to duce the largest blooms may be an effective alter- areas or to add as land- appear larger and more not inventing them preparing, planning and and may yield more flow- native. scape accents. spacious, plant flowers (although I can take cred- planting bulbs now for a ers, therefore, it may be *** in cool, light colors. As it for some), I’m counting flourish of flowers come worth the cost to pay a For best results, design *** a general rule white goes on you readers out there spring. bit more for good sized, your garden with pen For an interesting mix, a long way in a garden to share your best helpful *** healthy bulbs. However, and paper first, mapping merge short plants with bed, but if you use a lot of hints! Planting time varies if you are on a budget out the size of the beds tall specimens to give white flowers in an area, depending on location, and have the time to wait, and the flowers to scale. variety and depth as well consider adding a dra- Do you have a helpful but here in the northeast smaller bulbs will even- Keep in mind color, tex- as differing textures. matic splash of bright red hint or handy tip that it ranges from September tually increase in size ture and fragrance are all And don’t underestimate or bright pink or purple has worked for you? until as long as the soil and bloom each year. important factors when the power of fragrance! for visual contrast. Do you have a question can be worked, usual- *** deciding on a particular Nothing is more delight- regarding household or ly around the end of When choosing a bulb, flower garden plan. ful than a pathway of *** garden matters? If so, October. look for those that are floral scents welcoming Dreading the long, cold why not share them with *** firm and plump. Hold *** visitors to your door. winter ahead? Forcing readers of Stonebridge Prepare your bed by them in your palm and Plotting a garden plan *** bulbs indoors allows the Press publications? Send making sure the soil is select bulbs that feel is an exciting chore, and Scaling plants to the impatient gardener to questions and/or hints properly fertilized. Be heavy for their size. there are some basic bed is another important enjoy springtime blooms to: Take the Hint!, c/o sure to dig out the soil to Avoid bulbs with bruis- rules that ensure a pleas- factor when plotting your during the winter season! Stonebridge Press, P.O. the proper depth. Loosen es, spots or signs of mold. ant mix of color for a plan. A simple rule to fol- Certain bulbs, such as the Box 90, Southbridge, the soil and if you choose, And steer clear of soft, showy display. Notice low is to keep in mind the narcissus and hyacinth MA 01550. Or e-mail add a bulb booster to the mushy and lightweight how a clump of daffo- tallest plant in an island lend themselves to forced [email protected]. Hints are soil. Bulbs should be bulbs. Sprouting bulbs dils and tulips are much flowerbed should have budding. To do: Drop a entered into a drawing planted with pointed side may indicate a bulb that more charming than a a mature height that is bulb into a glass jar and for a three course din- up. Place them firmly, yet has been in storage for a tidy row of the spring- equal to about half the fill with water and small ner for two at the his- gently, into the ground. long time. time flowers? The eye is width of the bed. Place pebbles until the water toric Publick House Inn! Cover the bulbs loosely *** drawn toward the burst these plants in the cen- level reaches the base For more great hints, with soil, water lightly A little thought and of color when these flow- ter, so they can be viewed of the bulb. Position the tune into Take the Hint! and add a layer of mulch. preparation go a long way ers are situated in gener- from all sides. Also jar in a sunny window. one minute snippet tips . Typically, bulbs should in reaping the benefits of ous groups of plantings. remember to take into Water must remain at aired on NASH Icon 98.9. be planted three times as a successful spring and *** account plants that grow the same level, so add And for more tips and deep as the bulb is wide. summer flower garden. Be sure to take an accu- and expand quickly. moisture as needed. To talk, be sure to listen to In sandy soils, you can The planning you take rate bulb count of such prevent mold, change the my live hour-long show plant a little deeper, and time for in the fall will be large splashes of plant- *** water periodically. Fridays from 9 to 10 a.m., in heavy soils you can dig apparent when the flower ings. Your layout plan on WARE 1250. B14 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, September 25, 2015 All things scouting: Woodstock hosts Scout Day at Fairgrounds

Jason Bleau photos

WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Cub Scout Pack 27 and Boy Scout Troop 27 brought scouting to the masses on Sept. 19 with a special Scout Day at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. The event featured a look into the many aspects of scouting, from cooking over an open flame to pinewood derbies and even constructing structures and a working slingshot. The event offered the chance to join in scouting as well while also putting the skills and teachings of cur- rent scouts to the ultimate test through hands on activities throughout the day.

At right: Scouts Hunter and Sam begin the early phases of creating a catapult, one of the many hands on projects the scouts got to enjoy.

At left: Scouts build a tower for a game of “Storm the Tower,” challenging the struc- tural integrity of their creation while also challenging the ability of their fellow scouts to think stra- tegically.

One of the most popular features of the event, the kids were challenged to create bottle rocket ships which were launched off from a pressure launchers that tested for distance and direction.

A scout leader uses a rather unconventional, but non the less effective, method to crated a seemingly endless supply of massive bubbles.

Using more traditional methods, scouts and It wouldn’t be a true scouting event without at their leaders created tasty concoctions, like least one pinewood derby race now would it? stew, over an open flame. One of the essential skills of a scout, the ability to cook!

Scouts took turns riding this pedal cart, even racing against each other for pride and bragging A scout rings the bell of Victoria, the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Department’s display antique rights. fire truck. 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Must have dependable Internet access, Paper work All under $50.00 SWORD SET Call transportation, excellent knowledge of the Quiet Corner, and previous experience in sales, $65 860-928-6739 Bought $1399 asking $850.00 HOMELITE CHAIN or dealing heavily with people. Recent graduates will be considered, as well as local residents MINT CONDITION SAW who know the area, and enjoy talking with people! END TABLE BAR STOOLS Wii EZ supper auto Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Applicants W/DRAWER $50.00 without cover letters will not be considered. 6 Armed Bar stools $75 w/Balance Board All applicants will be held in the strictest of confidence. $100.00 each Stonebridge Press, Controllers, Games NEW CEILING We like fun people! Bought $500 Inc. END TABLE 5 Stools Asking $250.00 LIGHTS W/2 DRAWERS $75.00 Each Please email letter & resume to: Stonebridge Press Newspapers $10-$50 Each Publishing Headquarters $50 [email protected] 25 Elm Street Refrigerator Southbridge, MA 01550 Pottery Barn Call 508-885-3136 (508) 764-4325 $150.00 OLD END TABLE Kendall Collection THREE PIECE CRIB (Low Profile) $45 Slot machine with Conversion kit WHITE 130 YARD SALES 205 BOATS 284 LOST & FOUND $150.00 010 FOR SALE for toddler bed WROUGHT IRON OLD TOWN CANOE PETS GIRLS 18 SPEED BIKE GIANT YARD SALE! Call Color: Simply White PATIO SET, 1931 old town 18’ restored $100.00 Beautiful - UTILITY BOX Sat., Sept. 26th 508-885-3096 Maine guide canoe 2 years old (like new) Sofa and two chairs cushions 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Did you find included very sturdy excellent TRAILER Clear resin coated, CANOPY $650.00 new 15 Mill Street Mahogany gun wales your pet? NASCAR Asking $250.00 quality and condition. With 8 bed and fold down tail 3-IN-1 Webster, MA And caned seats Or find a home Die-Cast Models Call Judy $350.00Firm gate for loading ramp, great for 10FTX20FT Call Kathy transporting lawn and garden 13 years accumulation a third seat mahogany caned They’re Back! at 508-344-2751 Everything must go! seat and back for one? $135.00 508-892-0254 machines. $5 And Up! $500/OBO Books, toys, clothes, holiday, Paddles included BRAND NEW SHIPMENT! TOOL SHEDS knick knacks, Perfect for the wooden canoe MANY HARD Precious furniture, surprises! enthusiast. Made of Texture 1-11 TANDEM WHEEL COVER BOOKS Blessings Farm Moments $5800.00 50 H Foote Road 8x8 $775 FLATBED TRAILER Sturbridge, MA 508-479-0230 Collection 8x10 $960 Charlton With 15’x6’ body FALL DOLL, BEAR & WATER QUEST SMALL COFFEE 508-248-1411 and stands 8x12 $1050 Hand crank wrench Plywood FOLK ART SHOW TABLE 28 pieces 8x16 $1375 decking used but very Steiff Trunk Show 10.2 BASS New 508-867-2887 $40.00 serviceable Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 TENDER FISHING Queen PillowTop Delivered and Built On-Site $600/OBO 10 am - 3 pm LET US KNOW!!! STURBRIDGE BOAT Please call us so that we ELECTRIC BASE Mattress PUB TABLE Other Sizes Available WITH 4 CHAIRS CALL Call HOST HOTEL With caravan trailer 2005 can take your ad BOARD Yamaha 6hp motor with Box Spring 42” x 42” 413-324-1117 860-974-1748 366 MAIN STREET out of the paper... $25.00 all in good condition 36” high STURBRIDGE, MA Town-To-Town in Original Plastic TORO LAWN $900.00 Asking $200 Admission: $6.00 Classifieds WOODEN DOLL $150.00 774-329-5454 MOWER WESTERN Children 12 and under free 508-949-1007 Info: 603-969-1699 508-909-4111 CRADLE Two years old SADDLES 215 CAMPING Call: 508-410-7050 Excellent condition $15.00 Quality Lite Pine 5TH WHEEL Queen Self-propelled 14” Trail Good Condition WANTED NEW Push button LOUVERED 286 LIVESTOCK ANTIQUE Bedroom Set Bureau $100.00 OLD BICYCLES QUEEN $150.00 15”Tex Tan Trail W/Breast col- TAILGATE 18x19x51 High wheel CROQUET SET lar very good condition Will fit full sized truck 62” BAGGED PILLOWTOP With matching hutch top Balloon tire $40.00 WASHER & DRYER $300 $100.00 SHAVINGS MATTRESS Men’s 5 drawer chest 13” Circle Y yough show Stingray Plus two night stands SET $4.75 Each with Box Spring w/breast collar like new LARGE FISHER $300.00 Schwinn TEKONSHA PRODIGY Horse quality in Original Plastic $150.00 New $750 SPEAKER Call $200.00 Raleigh P2 BRAKE CONTROL 3.25 size all makes and models will handle up to 4 axles Rock Valley Farm $50.00 Call 774-239-2240 860-974-0614 JEWELRY SAFE considered $125.00 West Brookfield MA 774-230-6285 -1880s-1970s- 508-867-2508 ELECTRIC CHORD REGULATION GARDALL Also parts & Accessories “NEW SANDSTONE 860-412-0119 ORGAN POOL TABLE 16” wide 23” tall 100 GENERAL & Literature Always Buying CO-OP CAMPSITE, TWO HORSES $75.00 COLOR RURAL Needs new felt, $500 $100.00 Old Toys on dead-end road for on farm lease also have MAILBOX available for rent three stalls LEATHER COUCH 109 MUSIC/ARTS -Pre 1980- Quiet area, walk to the lake, TWO SUNROOF with newspaper shelf extends to 2 HARDWOOD Banks go fishing or put your boat in. only serious callers please 87” light tan KITS cover 4x4 wood post with steel GUITAR wind up Located in Quinebaug Cove 508-892-9243 CHERRY $25.00 $100.00 drive-in anchor, includes 1970 GIBSON J50 tin mechanical Campground, Brimfield lettering, instructions. CABINETS battery-op Res.$15,000 or b.o. Acoustic w/case Complete $69. Glass Doors, Moveable shelves, 508-949-1283 Friction Campsite sells with everything 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES Great condition GOLF CLUBS WITH 860-928-2046; 75”x30”x20” $500 for pair. etc on it! 38ft camper furnished, BAG $1800.00 o.b.o. small shed, more. leave phone number 774-633-0832 Cash Paid HINGES $50.00 if no answer. 508-892-3275 1800-336-2453 Heavy duty 54” long TRAC VAC Call or e-mail stainless steel NEW REDUCED Model 385-IC/385LH SMALL UPRIGHT for pics and details. LARGE ANTIQUE piano hinges PRICES!!! REMOTE CONTROL Used Once 135 LOST AND FOUND 774-245-5098 WHITE LAQUER $50.00 each PICTURE FRAME AIRCRAFTS Best Offer davemproperty@ $50.00 PIANO LOST CAT Brand new Classic Star Trek some with motors hotmail.com 774-633-0832 Figurine Set Call George BEAR CAT w/Bench 6yr old large black short hair 11 years old In box - never opened 774-241-0027 Last seen on Northside Rd. in 265 FUEL/WOOD PORTABLE PODIUM VAC-N-CHIP PRO Excellent condition $60.00 $100 Charlton on 7/29 Central Boiler E-Classic 298 WANTED TO BUY & VAC PRO Paid $3700 Contact Sears Carpet,Upholstery SNOW TRACKING Asking $1500 1400/2400 Models 72085, 72285, 203-415-9533 Vacuum 508-637-1168 $60 TIRES 72295 or OUTDOOR WOOD Route CALL (2) HON Side Chairs 185x65 R15 Used Twice 203-843-8679 FURNACE $50.00 each Best Offer OVENAS 774-452-3514 $30/ea 110 N REWARD Cleaner & Greener 169 Lightly Used ITEMS FOR SALE Mink Fur Jacket-(6/7) EPA Qualified CALL 508-765-5763 Thank You Saint Jude 25-Year Warranty Antiques sofa & chair $175/OBO Call For Prayers Answered Call Today 884 Worcester St. antique wood trim $500. (2) Mid-back leather 508-637-1401 200 GEN. BUSINESS Small antique rocker 508-882-0178 Southbridge MA office chairs God, thank you for all the grace & cane seat chair CrystalRockFarm.com $30/ea and favors which you have Cherry sideboard 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Bell motorcyle given me through the prayers of FIREWOOD Looking To Purchase each $75. SOLID OAK your Apostle, Jude Thaddeus. Antiques All in good condition helmet Cut, Split & Delivered DROPLEAF TABLE St. Jude, I thank you for your 2000 SEADOO 720 And Collectibles cash & carry Never used Green & Seasoned with two chairs 27x30 open intercession in response to my with caravan trailer Single Items Text $60 Beckett Burner 27x15 closed prayers. I will always be grateful Red & white Wood Lots Wanted Or Entire Estates 508-963-0238 Never used to you and will spread to Control & Aquastat Very fast and fun! www.Connecticuts $150.00/OBO devotion to you. Be with us $200 www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Call Paul We Buy It All QuietCorner.com (3) Kincaid “Replica” always so we may face our $1500 508-769-2351 And Also Do Call TREES FOR SALE problems with courage and Call 774-244-6781 On-Site Estate Sales Paintings serenity. 508-779-0735 Evergreen Trees, Colorado And 2’x3’ $50/ea DW 508-234-8297 ITEMS FOR SALE Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Local Estate Auctions Christin Dior Tux Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall Used once 42-44 long, ALL IKE NYTIME Washer & Dryer All 10 trees for $85 130 YARD SALES 205 BOATS News C M A w/pleated shirt Norway Spruce, 3.5’ $175/OBO TAKAMINE 12 774-230-1662 Gas kitchen stove 5/$99 COLONIAL PARK 1984 2001 SKI Cast Iron Christmas STRING Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall BEACH NAUTIQUE Lighted china cabinet Tree Stand ELECTRIC/ 5/$99 Excellent privacy tan on tan $25 ACOUSTIC GUITAR ASSOCIATION BUYING - SELLING Pine Kitchen Cabinet Sunbeam Whole border/ornamental new interior Very good condition YARD SALE and carpeting TRADING OLD House Humidifier Call 508-278-5762 Cedar Armoire w/hard shell case $325 Sat Sept 26th 350 Chevy inboard DOLLS (on wheels) evenings Fender Stratocaster 9am-2pm 589 hours running time. DAWN - BARBIE $50 Mexican made USED ADULT POWER Electric lawnmower $6500.00/OBO Three old bureaus, one has a FOUND HERE! ALL VINYL DOLLS mirror 14” Snow Chains blue/white excellent CHAIR table saw Call $20 condition $350 or BO tools 413-245-9545 ALSO CLOTHING & Secretary desk 15” Cable glass tank for reptiles 30”Hgt x household items or ACCESSORIES ADULT POTTY CHAIR Snow Chains 12”width x19 1/2” depth $10 and more. 860-985-8000 FREE PRE-1970’S 774-272-0821 28 Colonial rd. Cedar chest Brand New Construction 508-450-7330 2 WALKERS Webster MA $35 1993 16FT DEEP V CALL ANY TIME Dining table with six chairs Used Engine THE BOOK BEAR Wood 2002 Pontiac 3.4 ltr. V-6 Asking SEA NYMPH 2x4’s, 2x6’s, Exercise equipment is having a $250 3500.00 GARAGE SALE Plywood beams, 3/4’ thick, Stepper and Bike SALE FLEE MARKET Antique-Kelvinator Sat sept 26th Fishing Machine Series FM161. Assorted sizes & thickness Oct 1, 2, 3 and 4 40HP Johnson Motor. SELLERS Electric range Rain or shine $25.00 for each item 35% OFF 8 NFL SILVER SUPER Galvanized Trailer. Used Good for wood stoves w/double oven, broiler in the rear of the former Buds 20 years of very good items Open 7 Days 10-6 BOWL COINS minimally. Like new/showroom and outdoor burners B/O Variety and across from clearing out house but don’t Call 80 West Main St $1600.00 condition. Stored in heated Clean Wood! Call Ed @ St Stevens Church want hassle of yard sale come 508-867-9566 Rt 9 on RT-131 in Quinebaug garage. $3000.00 and make an offer 508-479-9752 West Brookfield Call Many tools and new items Call: 508-867-2564 Best one gets it all cash only. LET’S MAKE A DEAL! 508-867-8705 508-832-3029 opens at 7am 774-272-1761 Delivery Available 508-943-0169 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, September 25, 2015 B17

298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 505 APARTMENTS FOR 546 CEMETERY LOTS 725 AUTOMOBILES 750 CAMPERS/ 700 AUTOMOTIVE WANTED WANTED RENT TRAILERS GREAT 97 VOLVO 850 Town of Spencer WORCESTER FLEA MARKET HAMPTON 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Runs Well is Seeking SOUTHBRIDGE COUNTY Every Saturday INN Needs Work 2006 HORNET RLS Private Snow Plowers CLEAN TWO MEMORIAL PARK 4 Tires w/Rims $750.00 32 Feet and Sunday STURBRIDGE for the 2015-2016 BEDROOM Paxton MA 2009 midsize Ford 508-451-8525 Excellent condition 8am-4pm is now hiring for Winter Season Garden of Valor 125/55R16 used only 5 years in seasonal indoors year round the following positions: If interested, please contact the APARTMENT Lot 100B Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern CORVETTE 1977 park by adults Office of Utilities and Facilities two sought after side by side $450.00 large slide out Rt 12 Dudley MA auto, red, rebuilt original motor in the Old Mill Maintenance person 3 Old Meadow Road 141 Elm St spaces sleeps 6 Spencer, MA 350HP, rebuilt front suspension 2 swivel rockers Dealers, leave your stuff Southbridge Park Price 508-943-1740 Guest Service Agent Monday-Thursday and rebuilt rear end with 3:55 $9000 set-up in our secure facility $8200 for both 8:00am-5:00pm gears, excellent body, solid Dealer days every for rent first floor off street OBO 720 CLASSICS Call or call 508-885-7515 frame, runs excellent, Wednesday and Friday, 12-6 Apply in person parking WD hookup 508-856-0346 508-765-5039 or on the Town website no winters. Ever-changing array hampton Inn $650.00/Month 1964 1/2 www.spencerma.gov $12,000 of cool, cool stuff 328 Main St Utilities not included Applications should be 550 MOBILE HOMES MUSTANG Call 800-551-7767 Sturbridge MA 01566 No Pets COACH CLIPPER submitted as soon as possible Pony Int. 774-318-7014 EOE 508-328-9093 dudleyflea.com The Town of Spencer is an FOR SALE Excelent condition CAMPING PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE all original Equipment Call for details 860-928-1818 equal opportunity employer EXCELLENT TRAILER-2003 Mobile Home 55+ Needs some restoration Townhouse With awing Leesburg, FLA completion CONDITION 311 PART-TIME Fridge, stove, sink, toilet PHOTO REPRINTS Apartments Near the Villages $15000/OBO HELP WANTED Updated 2013 DODGE In excellent condition A Quiet Area Bunks stain-free WANTED AVAILABLE Part-time person Move in ready JOURNEY w/ Good Schools 1990 CADDY $3600 or BO Old Mopeds, Scooters, needed for garden shop 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath FWD on Lake Griffin 47000 Miles Dirt Bikes in Eastford, CT If You Have A HUD Voucher Four Cylinder View @ Excelent Shape Call (860)774-3365 or Any condition Call for details Some heavy lifting or CT RAP Certification & 2.4 L www.lakesideterrace.net/ 7 Passenger (860)428-7097 Looking for projects Call 860-974-3951 Can Income Qualify 774-297-9279 Cash paid 860-928-1818 47wintergreen.html Extras The Putnam Police Department $21,900 Call Travis The Caleb Group will $14,861.00 NEW BAKERY is seeking applicants to fill the 352-787-1949 OWN A PIECE OF LAKESIDE RV Leave message pay the first Months 774-200-5152 CAFE position of AUTOMOTIVE 774-242-9227 Rent. RESORT PART-TIME KROPF/WEDGEWOOD Meticulous One owner (We also sell) FUNCTION ROOM HISTORY Own RV lot for less than renting RECORDS SPECIALIST PARK MODEL TRAILER Help wanted To Income Qualify You Silver Anniversary 2002 CHEVROLET Developers final phase WANTED TO BUY The position will be 20-24 Park Model Trailer with addition All lots 50% off Cook Must Be Able To Afford Edition 1978 MONTE SS BY COLLECTOR Cake Decorator hours per week without benefits. High View Camp Ground in Corvette Indy Pace Car Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool Applicants must hold an USDA Base Rent Of... West Brookfield 2 Door coupe Bronze power Activity Center Old comic books Bread Baker L-82, Auto, 39k Hiring Immediately associate degree or higher 2 BR $655/mo Many new improvements seats Leather power locks sun- 1940s and up Matching Numbers Call Kim along with solid computer 3BR $791/mo Call for more information roof V6 99000miles $6500 Beatles memorabilia All Factory Original 508-989-8165 774-230-3653 skills. if interested Excellent Condition Call 1960s and up A full job description Still Accepting This is seasonal Throughout! 508-667-5234 Famous monster PLUMBERS PIPE and applications are Applications For Price: $25,000 $18900.00/OBO magazines, Godzilla, available at Subsidized Units. Call Pat 760 VANS/TRUCKS FITTERS Must Sell 740 MOTORCYCLES Frankenstein and Putnam Police HUD & USDA 508-873-6312 Call Ed monster items, Licensed only Headquarters We will provide permanent 508-479-9752 1992 GMC Old toys and 189 Church Street Call... 860.779.0876 2000 HARLEY positions advertising items Application deadline will be 575 VACATION RENTALS Diesel Truck excellent compensation and x128 725 AUTOMOBILES DAVIDSON Thursday, October 1, 2015. UPS Truck-Style, benefit package Heritage soft tail Call: 860-779-2469 The Village at Killingly CAPE COD TIME 1977 GMC 2500 Aluminum Grumman Body, Apply classic Shelves. Rebuilt What’s On Dayville Affordable Custom built twin piston flat J.J. Bafaro Inc SHARE FOR SALE Excellent condition Transmission/Motor, Email bed dump 9 Winter St Your Mind? Housing Edgewater Beach Resort Always garaged New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steer- WAR Four way fisher plow Worcester Ma 01604 599 Lindenwood Drive, 95 Chase Avenue One owner ing Box. Dual Wheels, Us! We’d Like to Know. Excellent running RELICS Dayville, CT 06241 Dennisport, MA 02639 Only 20,500 miles 11’ Area Behind Seats SR. SOFTWARE Email us your By App’t Please On the water Many New parts Asking $6,500.00 Excellent Condition & WAR thoughts to: Studio (Unit 706) Needs minor body work ENGINEER Call 14,100GVWR adam@ Fixed week 33 (August) $1500.00 SOUVENIRS TronWeb Expert sought by Deeded rights 508-341-6127 4Sight Technologies, Inc., to villagernewspapers MUST SELL Call 5pm-8:30pm WANTED .com Mon-Thurs 9-11, 1-3 508-867-6546 work in Webster, MA You’ll own it for a lifetime 4x4 WWII & EARLIER responsible for new product “This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Employer & & can be passed down to 2004 YAMAHA & service s/ware dvlpmt, etc. 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Provider. Financed By your children and grand Porta Potty CA$H WAITING! Deg’d, exp’d applicants SILVERADO 1100 Connecticut Housing Authority, children. $6000.00/OBO. Construction site type Helmets, Swords, send PROFESSIONAL Equal Opportunity Housing.” Excellent condition Black and root beer brown 3/4 TON CHEVY 508-347-3145 Daggers, Bayonets, resume to MEDICAL SERVICES, $275 Lots of chrome, SILVERADO Medals, Badges, Flags, [email protected] INC. windshield, saddle bags, 545 LANDS/LOTS 4-wheel drive, 1986 Uniforms, etc. IN STURBRIDGE IS NOW OFF SEASON Call luggage rack Selling for parts Over 30 Years Experience. TECHNETICS A good looking bike! LOOKING TO HIRE WEEKS/WEEKENDS! 508-341-6347 Call David GROUP, THOMPSON CT 1 owner, 8K miles $600 Firm HHA’s/CNA’s/PCA’s & 1987 CORVETTE Always garaged 1-508-688-0847 10 Old Webster Road, Oxford, HOME MAKERS Land for sale Call Mike Northeast CT Red with ground effect $4,000.00 I’ll Come To YOU! MA is looking for Machinists, BILINGUAL/SPANISH 508-832-2566 Near I-395 new brakes 860-779-0695 Welders, and Fabricators for our SPEAKING Please leave message 1st and 2nd shifts. Minutes to in good condition ENCOURAGED TO To apply - visit our website: Worcester and Providence, asking $6700 FOR SALE: 300 HELP WANTED APPLY www.technetics.com; email: Centrally located, 508-278-2809 2007 VAN 2001 DODGE [email protected]; or walk 508-347-9400 Approved for 12 units 310 GENERAL HELP in and complete an application. EOE (condos or apartments) 1988 FORD HARLEY DAVID- RAM 1500 Public water & sewer, MUSTANG LX Fair condition WANTED TOWN OF POMFRET $110,000.00 SON SUPER GLIDE starts right up and runs Conv. Black Ext. Black Top POSITION OPENING 860-753-0414 7500 Mi. Black. $800/OBO Gray Int, V8 FULL-TIME TAX 400 SERVICES Excellent Condition, 774-261-5503 COLLECTOR 5 Speed clean with many extras. EMETERY OTS $4500/OBO The Town of Pomfret is seeking 546 C L South Dennis, $8500. 402 GENERAL SERVICES Call qualified applicants to fill a off Rte. 134: Please call Bert position opening for a full-time CEMETERY LOTS 774-272-5891 860-315-7609 Call The Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, Tax Collector. AVAILABLE 2 twins) 1 bath home with 1993 MERCURY Successful candidate will direct full kitchen & microwave, FOR SALE and administer the statutory and Junk Man Pine Grove Cemetery washer/dryer, screened in CAPRI TURBO 2002 Kawasaki Voyager Tour- ordinance responsibilities of the Spencer, MA Trees Cut porch w/ picnic table, grill, ing Motor Cycle. office including but not limited Single lot $1000 CONVERTIBLE Brush/Limbs cable TV. Outdoor shower. 1200CC Low Miles One Owner to: planning, organizing, billing Double $2000 108500 Miles, CME Removed On dead-end street. In great condition A very nice and collection of real estate, Single cremation lot Driving it until it sells. Near shopping, theater, bike with many extras ASSOCIATES, motor vehicle, and personal METAL PICK-UP $400.00 Twelve years of our ownership restaurants, bike trail, $5000.00 property taxes. Prepares and/or Appliances, put on but 12000 Miles, INC. fishing, playground, Who is next? Call directs the preparation of Furniture, TV’s. Call Mike 10 minutes from bay and Now Hiring. CME is hiring $2800 860-774-7219 reports, records, or statistical Construction 774-200-6164 ocean side beaches. for a part-time bookkeeper surveys as needed or required. 508-461-9365 (25 hours per week) for our Materials. or Has an understanding of the Woodstock Office. pinegrovecemetery Off season rates available WANTED methods and techniques of Cellars/Attics Cleaned. 1998 DODGE 1500 Please visit http://www.cme [email protected] Kawasaki revenue collection, office Small Building engineering.com/join-us/ Call Janet PICKUP procedure and public relations Demolition, Motorcycles for more information or call Cemetery Plots at 508-865-1583 110000 Miles 1969-76 including all automated Residential Moves. after 6 pm, or email systems. Confers with other Worcester County Memorial $950.00 (3 & 4 cylinder prefered) 860-928-7848. Furnaces Removed June at municipal and State officials Park [email protected] Any Condition and is knowledgeable of Valor II Section 2001 FORD WIND Dave for more information. municipal revenue collections. Graves 1 & 2 STAR CAll JOE Requirements: Knowledge of 508-867-2564 (978)760-5042 accounting and bookkeeping Valued at $7600 RV in Co-op Park 143000 Miles 413-262-5082 $1100.00 or (508)481-3397 principles and practices Asking $4000 $26,900 including various tax collection Woodstock, CT Call www. procedures and legal 508-885-6489 745 RECREATIONAL requirements relating to taxes 500 REAL ESTATE 508-779-0194 508-885-4278 VEHICLES Connecticuts and other revenue. Strong 2003 JEEP 4X4 background with Microsoft 505 APARTMENTS FOR Office, familiarity with software CEMETERY PLOTS LIBERTY LIMITED 1989 CITATION RENT QuietCorner. applications, tax collection Worcester County Only 81k mi. Cond Vg/ Excel 5th wheel Good condition software, and other office Lake View studio Memorial Park Asking $7125 or best offer everything works equipment. Ability to work Paxton, MA good for campground Furnished apartment Call com independently with constant Garden of Gospels Seasonal campsite $2500.00/OBO Includes 860-966-6042 attention to detail content and 1 plot #150 Meadowside of Woodstock, 352-552-7464 DONUT BAKER Heat, lights, AC, Rubbish accuracy and work effectively 2 grave sites Own your own lot. Removal 2004 TOYOTA with experience and courteously with officials, Trailer with add-ons which Cable TV 2 SNOWMOBILES wanted for part-time employees and the general contain large family room, two MATRIX 4WD First-Last-Security Asking $2200 overnight position public. bedrooms, dining room, One owner AND A TRAILER Good pay $855/Month Complete maintenance record Successful candidate must have 386-576-6663 screened porch, vinyl siding, FOR SALE DIPPIN DONUTS the ability to be bonded. large shed, outdoor fire pit, 150,000 miles Dudley, MA An Associate’s Degree Call Jim mostly furnished. $4000 508-943-3517 in Accounting, 508-723-3433 WORCESTER Park ammenities: [email protected] 1997 Polaris 500 EFI Business or a closely related COUNTY large swimming pool, rec hall. 774-232-2726 $1500 DRIVERS: area is required with preference pavilion, mini golf, bocci, $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! given to some tax office Southbridge MEMORIAL PARK horseshoes, fish pond, 2006 CHRYSLER 2002 Polaris 700 Local Agawam DryVan, Flexible experience. Must possess a 1-Bedroom & 2- 2 plots playground-low yearly 300C Classic Connecticut Municipal Schedule & Bedroom Apartments Garden of Heritage 2 maintenance fees. In very good condition Collector Certification. Salary $2500 Experienced Yard Hostler Luxurious & Large 3- vaults included 111,200 Miles commensurate with experience. Openings! Great Pay & Benefits! Bedroom Apartment present value $8300 Rte.25 197, Leather seats Those interested should submit 2012 Mission Double CDL-A, 1yr Exp. with Fireplaces Asking $4500/OBO Woodstock, CT navigation resume and three letters of Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: Call Unit #5 sunroof Trailer recommendation to: available, 2 Full Baths www.goelc.com 508-769-8107 V8 hemi $3500 Office of the First 1-866-336-9642 772-233-1555 AWD Selectman All include Heat/hot water or Call Modern $8600/OBO DRIVERS: Town of Pomfret 508-764-2002 774-230-3067 774-696-0219 Local Agawam DryVan Appliances WELLS, MAINE 5 Haven Road 2 apartments include off street After 5 Flexible Schedule Pomfret Center, CT WORCESTER COUNTY Village By the Sea 2008 TOYOTA 508-867-6706 & Experienced Yard Hostler parking 06259 Openings! Many Extras MEMORIAL PARK 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. TACOMA Great Pay & Benefits! or fax or email to: Available immediately Two grave plots: Pool complex, 6 cylinder MOTOR HOME 4 SALE CDL-A, 1 yr Exp. Req 860-974-3950 Valor I (#291, Unit A, w/jacuzzi, exercise room, Cruise control 38’ 1998 Dutchstar Estenson Logistics maureen.nicholson@ Call: 774-230-0680 graves 1 and 2) outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, 6 foot bed 300 Cummins Diesel Current value $8200.00 A/C, cable. Apply: pomfretct.gov Want to Place Extended cab Spartan Chassis a Classified Ad? Offered: $5,850.00 68000 Miles 83,000 Miles www.goelc.com by October 16, 2015 Call 800-536-5836 EEO/AA Employer 508-499-7957 CALL FOR RATES $12000/OBO Lots of Options 1-866-336-9642 [email protected] (508)429-7568 508-434-2736 508-335-3948 B18 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, September 25, 2015 Aut motive Ford’s Third Age Suit Points to Greater Safety Technology Needs

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BY KEITH GRIFFIN cantly reduce mobility when worn. It Department of Transportation’s in their blind spots. New technology Normally driving a 2015 Lexus helps designers and engineers create Federal Highway Administration. A on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson goes fur- RC 350 is an exercise in automotive future vehicles with the needs and study by the National Institutes of ther and warns if vehicles up to two enjoyment. On one hot day recently, limitations of the elderly in mind. It Health found that the fatality rate in lanes away are trying to enter the I found it extremely difficult. I had also does a great job highlighting how car accidents for these octogenarians space you want to be in. Lane depar- trouble seeing. My movements were crucial current safety technology is is nine times greater than those under ture warning systems will also prove largely restricted and my hand was as you age. 70. effective in helping older drivers with shaking. I was less confident in my As Ford told me, people 85 years and The Third Age suit (check out a reduced grip on the steering wheel ability to safely drive. older represent the fastest growing video https://www.youtube.com/ stay in the proper lane with tactile While it sounds like I was drunk, I demographic of drivers—nearly dou- watch?v=CEDF9ut7iCc on it) does reminders that they might be drifting. wasn’t. I was encased in Ford’s Third bling from 1.76 million in 1998 to 3.48 significantly decrease mobility Probably the most important tech- Age Suit. It is designed to signifi- million in 2013 according to the U.S. thanks to restrictive knee and elbow nology for older drivers – and one not braces and weighted feet that make directly hyped by Ford as part of the swinging your legs into the car diffi- Third Age Suit, would be adaptive cult as well as operating the gas and braking technology that anticipates brake pedals; fingerless gloves that a crash in front of you, pre-energizes limit hand movements, as well as the brakes for more force, and, in cotton gloves that desensitize your some cases, starts braking for you. It touch, which is a consequence of dia- will greatly help older drivers with betes; and, acoustic earmuffs that sup- diminished response times get into press your hearing. The latter made fewer accidents. In addition, it helps me turn up the radio and almost yell if you have diminished leg strength to be heard. It also made me sensitive or flexibility. It simply gives you the to how difficult it can be to hear emer- additional power needed to bring gency vehicles as they approach. With your car to a stop more quickly. that lack of aural awareness, hard-of- I’ve seen what my driving abilities hearing drivers are more likely to be will be like in about 20 years thanks startled when the ambulance sudden- to Ford’s Third Age Suit. It makes me ly looms large in the rearview mirror. crave autonomous driving even more. The most impactful aspect of the suit, though, was the impairment (For the latest new car news, follow glasses. Donning the “glaucoma” me on Twitter at indepthauto. You can glasses, I drove around a community also read the latest automotive news at college parking lot. Foolishly I felt BoldRide.com, where I am a contribu- like I could drive OK if I drove slowly. tor, or learn about buying and selling It demonstrates the risks older driv- a used car at UsedCars.About.com.) ers are willing to take in spite of sig- nificantly impaired vision. (It might also prove the need for regular eye testing of people over the age of 75.) It could have been disastrous to hit the open road with this visibility impair- ment. (And, no, Ford wasn’t willing to let me drive on the open road in the Third Age Suit.) Another telling feature was the cervical bandage that limited neck movement to the point I couldn’t look over my shoulder to see behind me. I couldn’t have confidently backed Auto Review out of a parking space without a rear camera. It also made me appreci- ate how important rear cross traffic alert, found on the 2016 Ford Edge and increasing numbers of new vehi- cles, can be for older drivers. The rear cross traffic alert helps as you back out of a parking space to vehi- cles coming from either direction. It’s especially effective if you’re stuck beside two larger SUVs and can’t see through them to spot oncoming cars. Constantly improving lane depar- Photo by Vanessa Cook ture warning technology is also going to help similarly encumbered drivers. The author in the Ford Third Age suit. It will warn them if they miss vehicles P­ utnam Villager • A19

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