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Killingly Villager Friday, January 11, 2019 Serving Killingly since 2006 Complimentary to homes by request Clearly committed to her work BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER POMFRET — The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild attracts a lot of artists throughout New England. Offering art exhibits and open studios throughout the Quiet Corner, NECTAG is a community of supportive artists who are always looking for active members. One of those members is Elaine Theriault of Chepachet, R.I., who was excited to show her stained glass work off at a recent open studio in December. The show in Pomfret also had many other local artists showcasing their work, and doing live demonstrations. Theriault spoke about her passion for local art, and about her involvement in the Quiet Corner’s art scene.

How did you get started doing stained glass work?

I’ve been doing stained glass for over 40 years. I started doing it when my husband was in the service back in Kansas. I’ve done it off and on since then. But when I retired I started doing it more. I do boxes, sun catchers, lamps, big win- dow installations...

What drew you to stained glass?

FLYING HIGH I was looking for a creative outlet when my Charlie Lentz photo kids were little. I had the opportunity in the mil- WOODSTOCK — Killingly High’s Josh Montpelier itary to take different classes. I ended up taking goes up for shot between Woodstock’s Luke Mathewson, stained glass. And I loved it. right, and Aidan Morin, left, in Woodstock last Saturday. Olivia Richman photos High school sports coverage begins on page B-1 of The What did you enjoy about it? Elaine Theriault loves being a part of the Northeastern Villager sports section. Connecticut Art Guild because of the support and inspi- ration it provides.

Please Read ELAINE, page A6 Pouring out her soul BY OLIVIA RICHMAN persistent to get something love paint pouring. It’s easy NEWS STAFF WRITER nice. I practiced and practiced and they can make something THOMPSON — until I started getting nice really awesome, too. Her “Pourtuitous,” Sarah Zabka’s images.” 4-year-old son loves it. art exhibit at Thompson Public What kept Zabka going “When they go to draw some- Library, is a collection of piec- was how relaxing it was. The thing, may not have hand coor- es created by paint pouring. stirring, especially, was very dination to make something This is a technique that Zabka soothing to her. It became like really pretty, like grown ups loves practicing and teaching. therapy to her. can make. But with pouring, Paint pouring is a medium Zabka has always been into they’re empowered. They can where acrylic paint is layered creating. She’s been painting make the same thing as grown- using various techniques, like her whole life, taking some art ups,” she said. dripping and dumping. Each classes in college. Still, Zabka Zabka loves teaching, and layer is then rolled around the is hesitant to call herself a loves seeing people happy. canvas, using various tech- great painter. And seeing her work at niques to get different effects. “But that’s why I love the Thompson Public Library One of Zabka’s very first pouring technique,” she said. has been making her happy. paintings is an experimental “You don’t need that much According to the artist, it’s one piece, using paint pouring over skill. Anybody can create any of her first times showcasing a painting of a cow. While the of this artwork. That’s the best her work, which usually is just crackling on the piece was a part about it. Anybody can do hung up around her house. result of not getting the mix- it. That’s why a lot of people When she’s not painting, tures just right yet, said Zabka, that come to my parties have so Zabka loves reading, especial- it seems to have added to the much fun. They’re excited they ly about science. She also loves painting’s effect. can make something so neat hiking and being outdoors, and It all started when Zabka the first time, without having a being with her pets. saw a video on YouTube and lot of painting experience.” thought it’d be fun to give it a In fact, Zabka was asked to Olivia Richman may be try. teach a class to tweens and reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. “The first couple came out teens at Thompson Library in 112 or by e-mail at olivia@stone- awful,” she said. “But I was Olivia Richman photo February. bridgepress.com Sarah Zabka loves teaching paint pouring. According to Zabka, kids

NEW YEAR’S FIRST BABY

Courtesy photo PUTNAM — Anastasia Rose Schacht was born at 1:11 a.m. on Jan. 1 at Day Kimball Hospital to Ashley Barylski and Roger Schacht of Dayville. The healthy baby girl weighed in at 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. She was the first baby born at the hospital and in Eastern Connecticut in 2019. A2 • Friday, January 11, 2019 Killingly Villager Tree of Life raises over $28,000 PUTNAM — Families and friends fessionals and trained volunteers pro- gathered together on village greens vide care through an individualized in 11 communities across Northeast plan that meets the physical, psychoso- Connecticut for Day Kimball cial, spiritual, and emotional needs of Healthcare’s 29th annual Tree of Life each patient and their families through- Ceremony on Dec. 2. This year’s com- out end-of-life and bereavement care. munity celebration of Christmas carols, In 2017, the hospice team cared for 148 hope and healing, and magical light- patients and families. ing of the “Hospice Tree of Life” has “I do this in memory of my moth- raised more than $28,000 to support er, Florence Mayhew who passed away hospice and palliative care services in from cancer,” said this year’s Tree of the region. Life Chairperson Holly Gilbert. Gilbert “This event has become a beloved is a cancer survivor and 29-year hos- tradition in Northeast Connecticut. The pice volunteer. “I know how important Tree of Life is one of the most signifi- hospice is for both the patient and their cant fundraising opportunities for the family. Knowing someone is there for community to support hospice and pal- you, that you are cared for and loved is liative care services for individuals and so important. Many times there are no families who are in need today,” said words that need to be offered, only your Day Kimball Healthcare’s Development presence. The lights on the trees are a Director Kristen Willis. “It’s a time to symbol of hope and healing and a way come together to celebrate and reflect to keep this compassionate care going.” on the lives of those you love, as well With the help of local clergy, civic as the hospice staff and volunteers who organizations, community members, have accompanied us on our journey.” and Hospice staff and volunteers, cer- The purchase of memorial lights on emonies were held in the towns of each community’s Tree of Life benefits Brooklyn, Canterbury, Danielson, Families and friends sing carols in honor and memory of all hospice patients and their families the work done by Hospice and Palliative Eastford, Griswold, Plainfield, Pomfret, at the Eastford Congregational Church for the Tree of Life ceremony. Care of Northeastern Connecticut, a Putnam, Sterling, Thompson and service of Day Kimball Healthcare at Woodstock. All locations had a tree Home, to enhance the lives of seriously decorated with colored lights, each bulb and terminally ill patients and their representing donation’s collected in families. Skilled and experienced pro- memory of loved ones or honoring care- givers throughout the community. Activities at each location included BOGO holiday-themed musical entertain- Buy a 24-Hour Gym Membership ment by local cho- rus groups and the sharing of person- Get second person FREE* al stories about OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY 19, 2019 the impact of hos- pice and palliative • 24 Hour gym care on the lives of those served, • Large selection of cardio culminating with and strength the lighting of the ceremonial Tree • Limit one month of Life. • Does not include sales tax The funds raised through Midtown Fitness- or Key Fee this event are used “Great equipment, to support hospice friendly staff, and palliative super clean!” COMING SOON patient care and High-Intensity Fitness training area services provided –Rick Place to the communi- ty not covered by insurance. More information about the event can be Courtesy photos found at www. Students lead attendees in Christmas songs at the lighting of the Tree of Life at the Creamery daykimball.org/ Brook Retirement Village in Brooklyn. TreeOfLife. 75 Railroad St. Putnam 860.928.9218 midtown-fitness.com Public Meetings

BROOKLYN Recreation Commission, 7 p.m., Town Hall Monday, Jan. 14 Wednesday, Jan. 16 Parks and Recreation, 7 p.m., Town Hall Quasset School, 4 p.m., Town Hall

KILLINGLY Garden Club, 6:30 p.m., Town Hall

Tuesday, Jan. 15 WRTC, 7 p.m., Town Hall

Housing Authority, 2 p.m., Town Hall Thursday, Jan. 17

Town Council, 7 p.m., Town Hall Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Hall Wednesday, Jan. 16 Planning & Zoning, 7:30 p.m., Town Water Pollution Control Authority, 5 Hall p.m., Town Hall POMFRET Cable Advisory Council, 5:30 p.m., Fairfield Inn Monday, Jan. 14

KCC, 7 p.m., Town Hall Board of Finance, 6:30 p.m., Pomfret Community School Borough Council, 7 p.m., Danielson Fire Station Wednesday, Jan. 16

Thursday, Jan. 17 Senior Council on Aging, 6 p.m., Senior/Community Center ZBA, 7 p.m., Town Hall Agriculture Commission, 7 p.m., HDC, all day, Town Hall Senior/Community Center

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Courtesy photos Last year Scramble the Duck flapped his wings while, from left, Micah, Eastford First Scramble the Duck appears on WFSB’s television show “Better Connecticut” with co-hosts Selectman Jacqueline Dubois, Benjamin and Isaac look on. Scramble has predicted the com- Scot Haney and Kara Sundlun ing six weeks of weather accurately for five years.

EASTFORD — On Saturday, Feb. 2, Torcellini brothers: Micah (age 15 - 11th cent correctly predicted the weather on their surprise, the next Feb. 2 in 2015, 2019 at 7:30 a.m., The Duck Day alterna- grade), Isaac (age 13 - ninth grade), and Groundhog Days for the past five years Scramble accurately predicted six more tive to Groundhog Day” will take place Benjamin (age 9 – fourth grade). in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 (superior to weeks of winter. Then in 2016 he pre- at the Ivy Glenn Memorial in the center To predict the weather, Scramble Punxsutawney Phil’s 39 percent). To dicted early spring, in 2017, six more of Eastford at 179 Eastford Road. All are emerges from a model of the Ivy Glenn find out what the next six weeks of weeks of winter, and on Feb. 2, 2018, welcome. building and proceeds down a red car- weather will be, come see Scramble’s Scramble again saw his shadow and At 7:30 a.m, Scramble the Duck will pet where he will tell us whether the prognostication. The event is free of predicted six more weeks of winter, predict the next six weeks of weath- next six weeks will bring more cold or charge. Scramble has become a rock again an accurate prediction. er. Assisting Scramble will be three more warmth. Scramble has 100 per- star, appearing on WFSB’s television Fun for all and all are welcome. You show “Better Connecticut” with Scot can learn all about it at Scramble’s Haney and Kara Sundlun. For more new website which includes news information visit Scramble the Duck’s accounts online including the “Better website: scrambletheduck.org. Connecticut” interview. Scramble’s story began in 2014 on a farm in Eastford, when three young Torcellini brothers raised a duck. “We named him Scramble because he scrambled out of his egg,” said Isaac. Born in June 2014, he was the only duckling that hatched so he decided we were his mother, and he got to be very NEW YEAR friendly,” Isaac said. Buy During their homeshool lessons, Factory SALE the boys studied Groundhog Day. To Direct & Save

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Police logs Editor’s note: The information con- tained in these police logs was obtained through either press releases or public documents kept by the Connecticut State Police Troop D and is considered the account of the police. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If a case is dismissed in court or the party is found to be innocent, The Villager, with proper documenta- tion, will update the log at the request of the party. TROOP D LOG PUTNAM

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PUTNAM — Leslie Taylor, patients’ safety and qual- phlebotomist for Day Kimball ity of care first. Our DKH Healthcare’s Laboratory and Phlebotomy team is a better Blood Draw Services depart- unit because of Leslie,” said ment, was named employee Taylor’s supervisor, Director of the month for December of Laboratory Services and by Day Kimball Healthcare, Diagnostic Imaging, Patti Taylor, began her career at Bernier. Day Kimball Hospital as an “I am honored to be named intern in April 2014. In her employee of the month and current role as phlebotomist, proud to be a part of the DKH Taylor is responsible for per- family.” When asked what forming both outpatient and she likes most about her job, inpatient blood draws at Day Taylor said, “I love everything Kimball Healthcare’s blood about my job. Giving patients a draw locations as well as in safe, positive, and comfortable nursing homes and private experience makes me feel like residences for homebound I’ve done a good job,” Taylor individuals. As a highly qual- said. ified and caring professional, Taylor was born in Cherry Taylor supports the mission Point, N.C. As part of a Marine of the Laboratory to provide Corps family, Taylor has quality diagnostic testing lived in many places before for the community. In recog- settling down in Northeast nition of her dedication and Connecticut, where she cur- commitment to high-quality rently resides with her son, patient care, Taylor received Robert. the Champion of the Human Taylor earned her certifica- Spirit award from Day Kimball tion in phlebotomy and is pur- Hospital. suing her associate’s degree at “Over the past four years I Quinebaug Valley Community have had the privilege of work- College in Danielson, where ing with and watching Leslie she is a member of the Phi emerge from a quiet phlebot- Theta Kappa Honor Society. omy graduate to a confident When not at work, Taylor spokesperson and advocate enjoys exercising and outdoor for our patients. Her energet- sports, especially white water Courtesy photo ic, positive attitude towards rafting. life resonates in everything From left, Joseph Adiletta, Patti Bernier, Leslie Taylor, and Anne Diamond. she does. Leslie always puts Veterans coffeehouse at QVCC DANIELSON — The ing injuries. The “Until Help they learned. This FEMA pro- Danielson Veterans Coffeehouse Arrives” program teaches basic gram is being delivered by the will do something a little dif- skills to help keep people alive Northeast District Department ferent on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The and safe until professional help of Health (NDDH) and the coffeehouse is offering an event arrives. Life-threatening inju- Northeast CT Medical Reserve open to the general public. That ries can occur at any time, Corps (MRC). More informa- morning’s presentation will be caused by vehicle accidents, tion about emergency and disas- held at the Quinnebaug Valley accidents in the home or work- ter preparedness can be found Community College Campus. place, severe weather, or acts at www.ready.gov. The coffeehouse will feature a of violence or terrorism. The This Coffeehouse will be open collaboration with the Northeast first care someone gets requires to the public and will be held at District Department of Health no special skills and can poten- QVCC, room100 at 9 a.m. and and the Danielson Veterans tially be the difference between beverages and food will be avail- Coffeehouse. The Danielson life and death. Participants will able for purchase in the QVCC Veterans Coffeehouse will have learn how to: effectively call cafeteria. Derek May and Linda Colangelo 911, protect the injured from fur- For any questions on either this who will give a presentation ther harm, stop life-threatening presentation or the Danielson on “Until Help Arrives” at the bleeding, position the injured so Veterans Coffeehouse see our QVCC Campus. they can breathe, and provide website dvcoffeehouse.com, If someone is injured, the comfort. Ninety-eight percent our facebook page at Danielson first few minutes are critical of the people who have taken Veterans Coffeehouse or email in helping the chances of sur- the training said they are more [email protected] viving serious or life-threaten- likely to help as a result of what

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Where my brother is crouched Day in the Life and waiting. BY ALLYSON COLBURN The Chief is calling, “Everyone out!” A normal day. “All crews, evac the building!” On duty. And three, The day has been silent, Long, No pleas for help. Hollow, Cleaning the station, And barely audible horn blasts Washing the apparatus, ring out. Checking, They are our sign, And double checking our equip- To get out fast. ment. We make double time, In an instant, And crawl down the hallway. The day is silent no more. I am in front, A resounding tone blares. Leading my brothers. We are needed, If danger comes, Someone is trapped. I will be the first to know. A house is on fire. Halfway down the hall. My brothers and I, Almost there. So quickly throw ourselves Almost back to safety, Into our gear. Almost back, We are on our trucks, To seeing my family again. In a flash. We are out the door, We’re making good time, Sirens screaming, We’re the last crew to evacuate. And lights flashing. There’s the stairs. Just looking up, Burning. There’s a plume of smoke. Burning like a pit of death. And we, Almost to the room, Are headed straight towards it. To the window, To safety. Before long, We roll on scene. In an instant, On scene, I stop dead in my tracks. Of peoples’ lives, Something is amiss. Being changed. Something is happening. Something bad. Right away, We grab our tools, I call out to my brothers. And turn towards the burning They are both okay, Courtesy photo home. But questioning why we’ve A screaming mother, stopped. Allyson Colburn And a consoling father, There are yelling at me, Report their child trapped, “Why are we stopped?!” BY OLIVIA RICHMAN help people in need. In fact, “that’s the NEWS STAFF WRITER On the second floor. “We need to get out!” best part about it.” I call back to them, WOODSTOCK — “Day in the Life,” With Woodstock being one of the Before their lives can be ruined “Back up.” is a poem written by Allyson Colburn largest towns in Connecticut by area, for eternity, “Back up!” based on her life as a firefighter for the having multiple departments is nec- We are throwing ladders, “Back down the hallway!” Muddy Brook Fire Department. essary. Sometimes it can take them Masking up, “Something is wrong.” “A lot of times people don’t under- up to 20 minutes to respond to a call, And climbing in the window. I hear them scramble backwards, stand what we do, or why we do it. I between dropping what they’re doing, Sounding the floor, And immediately know why don’t expect anybody to understand racing to the station, and then driving I and my two brothers I have stopped. why we are so willing to do what to the house. Drop to the floor. It’s moving. we do,” said Colburn. “But if people When you’re rushing to help some- The smoke. The floor is moving. could try to understand it a little bit one like that your “entire body focuses Oh, the smoke. I am screaming, more, just by reading this... It’s a poem on that.” It’s an emergency – some- So thick, Screaming at my brothers, about our worst day imaginable. But one’s worst day – and you just stop We can go no higher, To get to safety. it’s something that could happen. The everything you’re doing and rush to Than a crawl. poem has done its purpose if people their aid. Left hand on the wall, Above me, fire. gain an appreciation for what we do.” That rush is what Colburn’s poem is Right hand with a death grip, I am trying to go back. According to Colburn, she wrote the all about. On our tools. Back to safety. poem in her sophomore year of high “It puts into words one of the scar- Flashover. school, back in Dec. 2016. While she iest days in the first responding fam- Sweeping the floor, There is a wall, admits to not being a super passionate ily (dispatch, police, EMS...),” she We make our way A wall of doom. student at the time, poetry was one explained. “We often wonder, ‘Is Out of the room, Right in front of me, way she could express herself and her everyone going to get home after this?’ Down the hallway. So quickly attacking me, talents. Putting that into words really brings Straight from the stairwell. And express her love of firefighting. the reality of that to life.” The parents said, Everything has changed, Following in her father’s footsteps, According to Colburn, this poem Last room on the left. So quickly. Colburn was excited to get involved hits even closer to home recently after We three humble people, I am turning back, with Muddy Brook. Her father’s been Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy All make it to the child’s door. But I am falling. a firefighter for 32 years, her mother was killed while fighting a fire on the The door is forced open, My feet are in the mouth of the has been involved for 27 years. And second floor back in December. And there he is. A sweet, dragon, her uncle was also a firefighter. It Roy had devoted his entire life to Whose fire awaits me below. seemed to be her calling. his daughter, and his fire department Innocent child. “I always joke that I was born in the family, yet he still risked everything, So thankfully, Untouched by the fire. My brothers I see, department,” she said with a laugh. Colburn said, to save another family We call for a ladder, Are scared and yelling. But she legally was hired at the depart- and their home. And send the child out the win- Trying to get to me, “It’s part of the job. It’s the risk ment at 14. In April, she’ll have been a dow. But alas, firefighter and EMT for six years. we’re willing to take, putting other’s But alas, There is no time. “It’s like a second family,” Colburn lives before our own,” she said. And This window is too small, I am falling, said. “You’re not just accepted into the that’s what the poem is all about. Fit only for a child. Falling into the dragon’s mouth. department. You’re accepted into the We will have to go back, family. And it’s not just that depart- Olivia Richman may be reached at The same way we came in. Farewell brothers, ment, that town, that state... It’s a (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at That, Until another time. worldwide family.” [email protected] Is our egress. They will mourn me, Serving North and East Woodstock, But they are safe. Colburn is also passionate about Back to the door, I saved them, Muddy Brook because of her ability to Even though I paid the price.

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SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Charlie Lentz at LEARNING [email protected] Arc Quinebaug Valley and The Arc New London County to merge DANIELSON — The boards providers of the Connecticut inclusion for people with IDD many people with IDD in the The Arc QV’s Executive of directors of The Arc Department of Developmental in Connecticut. region. The establishment of Director, Susan Desrosiers, Quinebaug Valley and The Arc Services and provide residen- Established in 1952 as a The Arc Eastern Connecticut had been slated to retire, and New London County, includ- tial, daytime, employment and grass-roots movement by fami- will both duplicate prior suc- the merger results from both ing family members on both social supports to people with lies seeking greater opportuni- cesses and create stronger and agencies’ strategic and succes- boards, recently announced intellectual and developmen- ty for loved ones, The Arcs QV more efficient service delivery sion planning efforts. that they will be establishing tal disabilities (IDD) and their and NLC anticipate increased for families squeezed by ongo- “Both agencies were born The Arc Eastern Connecticut, families. In forming The Arc efficiencies via expanded ing state budget crises. The Arc from the dreams of parents merging operations to aug- ECT, The Arc QV, based in implementation of dedicated ECT will be the largest affili- who fought to see their loved ment and strengthen service Danielson, and The Arc NLC, technologies, joint employee ated chapter of The Arc in the ones with IDD fully includ- provision for people with intel- based in Norwich, will serve training and quality oversight, state. ed in their communities,” lectual and developmental dis- over 900 people with IDD and expanded staff recruiting, “The Arc Quinebaug Valley Stauffer said. “In creating The abilities. their families in 40 cities and and targeted, more effective and The Arc New London Arc Eastern Connecticut, com- The Arc NLC and The Arc towns. The Arc ECT’s 2019 bud- regional fundraising. The Arc County share a common her- bined talents, personalities and QV are independent, affili- get will be approximately $20 NLC’s previous merger with itage, mission, and passion gifts can only strengthen the ated chapters of The Arc of million; the agency will employ Seacorp in 2010 led to improve- to advocate for families and supports that our families have the United States and The over 440 people from the sur- ments in workplace safety, people with IDD,” said The come to expect.” Arc Connecticut, actively rounding area. Both Boards of greatly enhanced quality-ser- Arc NLC’s CEO Kathleen championing full community Directors believe that combin- vice scores, and investments Stauffer, tapped by both boards inclusion. Both agencies are ing forces from a position of in adaptive technologies that to lead The Arc ECT as Chief licensed, contracted service strength will further improve led to greater independence for Executive Officer.

ELAINE another day or so. I just like Pomfret School academic honors all of it. I like being able to continued from page A­­­ 1 POMFRET CENTER — Pomfret School recently this list earned a grade point average of 3.330 and sit down and come up with announced academic honors. received no grade lower than a B- for the Fall 2018 something different. The high honor roll is as follows for the fall semes- term I love working with my ow did you get ter. Students named to this list earned a grade point Jacob DiIorio of Pomfret Center, (2019), Madison hands, with the glass. It’s H average of 3.670 and received no grade lower than a Fisher of Pomfret, (2019), Brandon Griffin of involved with NECTAG? very intricate cuts and a B for the Fall 2018 term. Pomfret Center, (2019), Caroline Labbe of Pomfret lot of steps. I do my own Chelsey Castle of Pomfret Center, (Class of 2019); Center, (2020), Christina Mark of Woodstock, (2021), designs. I was invited to join by Won Cho of Woodstock, (2019); Yves Geyer of Blake Zahansky of Pomfret Center, (2021), Brennan friends who lived in CT I’d Pomfret, (2019); Gillian Horst of Pomfret, (2019); Holmes of Killingly, (2021). What inspires your worked with in RI. It’s just a John Mooney of Pomfret Center, (2019); Peter The head of school scholar honors list: Students designs? nice group. It’s inspiring to Sheehan of Pomfret, (2019); Teagan O’Hara of named to this list earned a grade point average of see the different things that Woodstock, (2020); Cooper Ames of Pomfret, (2022); 4.00 and received no grade lower than an A- for the I get inspired by a lot of they do, and the different Tatum Fisher of Pomfret, (2022); Garrett Geyer of Fall 2018 Term. ideas they come up with. Pomfret, (2022); Bridget Horst of Pomfret, (2022); David Marshall of Woodstock, (2019); Grace things. Magazines, draw- ings, artwork... I did a big Kellen Horst of Pomfret, (2022); Ian Wolanin Bullied of Pomfret Center, (2022); Isabella Canavan What do you love about panel for my grandkids. of Pomfret Center, (2022); Brooke Zahansky of of Pomfret Center, (2022); Jessica Farrell of being a part of NECTAG? Pomfret Center, (2022); Hannah Dean, Brooklyn, Woodstock, (2020); Rose-Michaela Nsubuga of They play lacrosse so I did a big lacrosse player. It has (2020); Alexander Chon-Kang, Thompson (2019). Danielson, (2021); Vivien Mark of Woodstock, ; The inspiration. The shar- The honors list is as follows: Students named to Anna Mendenhall of Dayville, (2019) swoops like sun rays, and it goes out multi-colored, as ing of ideas. Sometimes it’s if they’re getting ready to just the companionship of hit the ball and it’s taking other artists. off. It turned out really well. How do you like show- They love it. That’s one of ing your work in the my favorite pieces I think. Quiet Corner? That sounds amazing and so vibrant. It’s just a nice place to visit. It’s a nice part of When I first started I did Connecticut. It’s so close for a stained glass airplane. It me to get to. I don’t have looks like it’s flying into the any outlet like that in Rhode sun. That one hangs at my Island. There are no artists house. My husband, Ray, guilds that I know of right was a pilot. now. When you’re part of a guild or association, you It seems as though a lot of have a commitment. You your work is inspired by the have to produce work in people around you. order to display it with everyone. An idea is whenever you’re inspired. I’ll draw it Olivia Richman may be out. I’ll look at it and try to reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. figure out where I can make 112 or by e-mail at olivia@ cuts. Stained glass has to stonebridgepress.com have cuts, junction, to have some stability. That takes HARRIET TO PLAY FOR BRYANT Courtesy photo DAYVILLE — Killingly High’s Nsaiah Harriet, center, is flanked by his coaches and family at Killingly High School on Dec. 21 after signing a National Letter of Intent to attend and play football on full scholarship at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., next fall.

College news The following local students received academic recognition for the fall 2018 semester at their respective colleges or universities. KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island: Dean’s List: Sabreina Brunelle of Brooklyn; Nickie Deary of Danielson; Ryan Humphreys of Brooklyn. ROCESTER, N.Y. — Nazareth College: Dean’s List: Mackayla Thompson of Woodstock. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Belmont University: Coleen Solitro, for Woodstock. CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University: Dean’s List: Meghan Corey, an Art Studio major of Woodstock; Jack Gelhaus, a Management Pre-Major major of Woodstock; Kylie Kusnarowis, a Elaine Theriault’s stained glass work is often inspired by the people Biology major of Woodstock, CT. and things around her.

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Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Far… Fax: (860) 928-5946 2019 is www.villagernewspapers.com Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner OPINION going well so far! I haven’t gotten a traffic Small is the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ticket, fired, or maimed Woodstock man answers Trump supporter in any new big way. Tom Pandolfi wrote last week (letters to the fallen steadily since 2000 and in 2012 Obama Red’s Granted, Right around Thanksgiving, we asked editor, Jan. 4 Villager), finding the Trump- deported over 400,000 — almost twice what as I write (and answered) the question “why shop bashing letters on these pages amusing and Trump deported last year. Trump did sepa- Word this, we local?” To continue that theme into laughable brainwashing. rate and lose more children, but why ruin the are only I am so jealous of your viewpoint, Tom. I festive mood? 2019, we want to give small businesses a BRENDA two days shout-out, because small businesses are want to live in your world. I want the rose In my world, even though those hate-filled into the essential to a community and they need back in my glasses, or maybe a pair of those Obamas Tom refers to are gone, we have PONTBRIAND New and deserve our support. dark welding goggles would help. a marked increase in hate crimes. This in Year-but Small businesses are as varied and In my world we don’t have The Donald’s spite of Donald’s kind words about people of I can cel- unique as the products they offer. They promise of fiscal responsibility. In fact, with all persuasions, even Nazis. Is “Jews will not ebrate if I want. I don’t typi- range from historic, beloved country the Tax Bill that someone other than the replace us” funny too? Help me get the joke, cally make New Year’s reso- stores to e-commerce start-ups. Some Republican-controlled legislature must have Tom. With a 60 percent increase in anti-se- lutions because I know they small businesses share retail space with sneaked through, our deficit is ballooning. mitic hate crimes, I need a few laughs. won’t stick anyway. Maybe I other vendors in a co-op; others are The Federal deficit ballooned to $779 billion In my world the universal, less-expensive should make a resolution to seasonal, appearing only at markets in fiscal ’18, even though we’re well into the health care and lower drug prices he prom- break all my resolutions… in certain seasons; still others are ful- Obama Recovery and not in a major war. ised are further away than even under those then technically I won’t be ly-operational, 9-to-5 businesses that are We will need to borrow more than a trillion darned Obamas. I’ve run out of my expensive breaking anything right? a small, local alternative to national dollars this year, mostly from the Chinese, in happy pills, Tom, could you share? Mike Bogdanski’s Midtown chains. And many are websites, with all part to make up for the GOP tax cuts, which Tom would get a big chuckle out of seeing Fitness sees lots of new faces business conducted online. are temporary for the middle class but per- Hillary in jail. That was a constant chant after the first of the year. By now, the holiday shopping rush manent for the One Percent. during the campaign, but Trump aban- Folks vowing to get fit and has passed and our spending habits It’s true there are Americans laughing with doned that promise. Perhaps something has healthy head to his Putnam have probably reverted to more nor- you, Tom, all the way to their banks, but no changed his mind about encouraging legal gym to weight train, take a mal levels. Ordinary needs will arise — one I know gets invited to their parties in the proceedings against politicians. class, or learn martial arts. whether it’s a computer repair, an extra Hamptons. If Republicans accomplish their I sympathize with Tom’s simplistic thumbs- Good for them I say! Even shovel or boots for the kids. Consumers plan to pay for their deficits by cutting Social up for Trump’s first two years. With over better if you stick with it! can thoughtfully choose where to shop Security, Medicare and Medicaid, even a sin- 76,000 false or misleading Trump statements Ever wonder why and for these day-to-day purchases. A cere smile may be hard to find. since his inauguration, any real attention to when resolutions began? Walmart or Amazon can be counted He promised to get troops out of Afghanistan truth would take all the humor out of these According to the History on to make our shopping “one-stop” — and Syria and I know that the Taliban and opinion letters. Channel, the ancient though perhaps in doing so, we are sac- Putin are getting a good laugh over that G. Leslie Sweetnam Babylonians are said to rificing quality for convenience. A local promise kept. Woodstock have been the first people small business will very often carry the Illegal immigrants? Border crossings have to make New Year’s resolu- same item needed, in larger variety, tions, some 4,000 years ago. and of higher quality. When they do, it’s Dayville reader addresses minimum wage They were also the first to worth a look. Go in the store, meet the hold recorded celebrations owner, price check and compare. You Although I have never worked in any part for a sales and marketing company that in honor of the New Year! won’t know until you ask. of the restaurant trade, I know people who ensures product distribution for a local During a massive 12-day A small business is about forming now, or have in the past, owned a restaurant. supermarket chain. I manage many con- religious festival known relationships. Whether it’s a brick-and- For anyone who owns any type of business, tracts in three stores but have yet to make a as Akitu, the Babylonians mortar shop or a pop-up market stall the overhead which also includes the labor- wage greater than $13 per hour, and it took crowned a new king or or tent, the customer receives a level of ers employed, must not exceed the profit me eight out of the fourteen years that I have reaffirmed their loyalty attention that is not possible for large- gained from goods or services rendered or worked with the company to get there. to the reigning king. They scale operations. else it would make sense that the business Retail employment hire at well below $15/ also made promises to the A small business can be flexible: cus- would not succeed for very long. hour and increases only come when the gods to pay their debts and tomizing orders, seeking out different It also makes sense that potential employ- employee has had to stay in that employment return any objects they had vendors, getting to really know the cus- ers like those in the restaurant business for years to obtain a significant salary. What borrowed. These promis- tomers and generally making the shop- would provide jobs for those who have just constitutes a “living wage?” Do you suppose es could be considered the ping experience more personal. graduated high school or are in need of there is such a place, Toto? Our monthly or forerunners of our New Small businesses support the commu- employment while pursuing higher educa- annual insurance/taxes/expenses go up but Year’s resolutions (History nities they inhabit; large-scale stores tion. our wages stay the same. Channel). Resolutions today don’t give back in the same capacity. When I graduated high school, I obtained I have interviewed with several compa- have become secular in Small local business owners are the a job that only paid minimum wage. The nies hiring in related trades, but the wages nature rather than religious neighbors, families and community only time my wage went up at the company offered started at below my current hourly and some that I have seen members you know. Help them, encour- was when the minimum wage was increased. rate. I want to go up in my hourly wage, not recently are just downright age them and talk them up in town, or After obtaining employment at a local super- down. funny: even on social media. Consumers love market that had a Union (UFCW) the job I cannot disagree that the proposed mini- “New Year’s resolution #1 to read reviews for almost anything, paid a little better than other markets and mum wage increase to $15/hr. would prob- Become as fat as I was when and a positive review will boost enthu- more than minimum wage. Since it was a ably narrow the profit margin of the small I first thought I was fat” siasm and sales. part-time job, the company allowed me the business or restaurant. But for those of us #2 “My New Year’s res- In 2019, if you’re presented with a freedom to pursue many other avenues of who already are employed below that margin olution is to become more choice between making your purchase employment regardless of whether they were would welcome the increase. assertive if that’s ok with at a big-box or online mass merchan- temporary or not, and eventually I attended everyone” diser and patronizing a local merchant, an accelerated college program. I stayed Donia Froehlich #3 “I resolve never to take think “small” and make a big impact. with that company for 22 years. Dayville a laxative and a sleeping pill From the Publisher I was hired full-time and am still working on the same night again” #4 “I resolve to eat more bacon and drink more whis- key” Putnam woman no fan of Trump I have like nine New Year’s resolutions and I’ve She takes My letter is in response to Tom Pandolfi’s to the dictionary. He is a ‘self-proclaimed’ already mentally given up (letter to the editor, Jan. 2 Villager). Mr. nationalist. You should check the definition on about six of them. I think Trump has violated the U.S. Constitution of this word too. He is an outright traitor, as a collective, we like a the cake many times. On his inauguration day, he believing the word of a foreign leader over fresh, new start. Remember vowed before God on a Bible to obey, protect that of the United States intelligence commu- on the first day of school, Sometimes a business becomes an and defend the constitution of the United nity. He is a bully as well. Whether the econo- wearing our brand-new out- institution. When it does, chalk it up States. Do you know what is known as the my is better or worse is not the issue. He has fits and writing in a per- to ownership. That is emoluments clause in the constitution? It no respect for the rule of law of this fine and fectly untouched notebook? certainly the case with specifically forbids the President to have any mighty nation. I love my country which is the Vowing to not mar the cover Phyllis’s Bakery, a special financial interest outside of the presiden- United States of America and it infuriates me and to write as neatly as we operation tucked behind cy. President Obama had no such financial to see these horrendous abuses of power. possibly can. One month in a graceful Victorian interests. Neither did he do anything that’s It doesn’t matter who I voted for in 2008 or and it’s beat up and looks house on a side street in forbidden by the constitution. He also didn’t 2012. It doesn’t even matter who I voted for like I took notes with my Putnam. The reason for have help by a foreign country to get elected. in 2016. Please don’t defend the president by foot but I always gave it my its importance is Phyllis Yes- that is true and able to be proven in a dumping on our previous president or even best in the beginning. Which Ploughman, a sturdy, no court of law. There was never even a hint Trump’s opponents in 2016. poses the question: why do nonsense, bright-eyed that he had any extra-marital affairs. He was we not stick to our New woman, who for 31 years well versed in constitutional law. He is an Christine LaBrash Year’s goals? Well, most NANCY WEISS has produced extraordi- attorney, as is his wife. Putnam new goals are motivated by nary food for thousands Our president is racist, even according health and fitness and they of customers. A notice usually are about replacing in a local publication announcing the bad habits with good ones. closing of the business at the end of 2018 “I’m going to exercise more” marks the end of an era. is pretty vague. Psychology Phyllis’s Bakery has its own atmo- Planning in times of market volatility Today says to pick a small sphere. It reflects the tastes of the com- action. “Get more exercise” munity as well as trends in catering proven strategies. Here 2. Time in the market mat- is not small. “Eat healthi- are seven principles that ters, not market timing: No and presentation. It may not have the Financial er” is not small. This is the can help fight the urge to one can accurately predict romance of a French patisserie, but it primary reason why New ocus make emotional decisions short-term market moves, doesn’t need it or aspire to it. It is the F Year’s resolutions don’t in times of market turmoil. and investors who sit on the real thing, without pretention or imi- work. If it’s a habit and you tation. In the same location since its JIM ZAHANSKY 1. Market declines are sidelines risk losing out on part of investing: Stocks periods of meaningful price want a new one it needs to beginnings, Phyllis, whose first name INVESTMENT be definitive and less vague. will suffice in any number of settings, is have risen steadily for appreciation that follow mar- ADVISER nearly a decade. But histo- ket downturns. For example, instead of say- one of the hardest working people one ry tells us that stock mar- Every Standard & Poor’s ing you’ll just exercise more, could ever meet. ket declines are an inev- 500 Index decline of 15% or instead say that you’ll take Phyllis says that her drive to work ldn’t be human if you itable part of investing. more, from 1929 through the stairs each morning to hard is bred in the bone. She grew didn’t fear loss. Nobel Prize- The good news is that cor- 2017, has been followed by a get to my office, not the ele- up on Maple Vale Farm in Woodstock, winning psychologist Daniel rections (defined as a 10% or recovery. The average return vator, or “I’ll park further where she enjoyed school activities and Kahneman demonstrated more decline), bear markets in the first year after each away from stores”. If you being a member of the 4-H program. this with his loss-aversion (an extended 20% or more of these market declines was add new action to an already At the Brooklyn and Woodstock Fairs, theory, showing that people decline) and other challeng- nearly 55%. established habit you’re she competed in baking and canning feel the pain of losing money ing patches haven’t lasted 3. Emotional investing more likely to stick with competitions, while working alongside more than they enjoy gains. forever. can be hazardous: Daniel it….and they don’t mean her grandmother, Lilian Andrews, who As such, investors’ natural The Dow Jones Industrial Kahneman won his Nobel adding another half bag of ran a food stand at the fair. Years later, instinct is to flee the mar- Average has typically dipped Prize in 2002 for his work chips to the bag you already Phyllis’s mother, well into her nine- ket when it starts to plum- at least 10% about once a in behavioral economics, a eat every night. Happy New ties, peeled vegetables, and made perfect met, just as greed prompts us year, and 20% or more about field that investigates how Year! apple slices during the intense days in to jump back in when stocks every 3.75 years, according to individuals make financial Brenda Pontbriand is an the bakery that heralded so many holi- are skyrocketing. Both can data from 1900 to 2017. While decisions. A key finding of advertising account executive day seasons. have negative impacts. past results are not predic- behavioral economists is that for the Villager Newspapers. For decades she worked at area But smart investing can tive of future results, each people often act irrationally She can be reached at (860) restaurants, some now mere memories overcome the power of emo- downturn has been followed 928-1818, and brenda@villag- tion by focusing on relevant by a recovery and a new mar- Turn To FINANCIAL FOCUS ernewspapers.com Turn To WEISS page ­­­A11 research, solid data and ket high. page ­­­A9 K­ illingly Villager Friday, January 11, 2019• A9 Photographers developed craft in Quiet Corner This week I’ll continue the list of popular until about I’m sure many of he came to Danielson where he estab- Killingly photographers that I started 1867. But tintype you have had pho- lished a teaming business.” Henry in last week’s column. Again, most photo studios were illingly tos that were taken Francis Wade, East Killingly, was information has been extracted from still around into K by Henry Misiaszek also a blacksmith (at least 1870’s and the Killingly Business Encyclopedia the early 1900s as a at 300 whose photogra- 1880’s). Weddingtowne Photographers, 1708-2008 by Natalie Coolidge; photogra- novelty. phy studio on Maple Dayville, located with Emblem and phers are in alphabetical order. Identifying Street appeared Badge, 1978. Alton E. Withington, pho- George Ernest Darmer, 1906. At his characteris- as early as the 1954 tographer, 1870’s through at least 1913. death he resided in New York City. tics: Tintypes will MARGARET Danielson Business E. Withington, photographer, 1887. Samuel P. Davis traveled around New attract a small mag- WEAVER Directory. My older ----Woodward, Photographer, late 1880’s, England with his photography equip- net, but this meth- children had their album at Historical Center. ----Wright, ment for 14 years before situating in od of identification Killingly High School Photographer, Putnam, late 1800’s, town in 1864. In 1868 he completed isn’t foolproof as senior yearbook pho- album at Killingly Historical Center. what is now one of Danielson’s old- some ambrotypes have a metal back- tos taken there. Do you recall another George A. Yakis (Pappajion Brothers est business buildings. Situated near ing behind the glass plate. The tintype more recent photographer from the late and Company), 1920’s. the railroad tracks, across from New is usually cut out quite roughly and 1980’s Michael Paschen, Sr. who was the Although not included in the copy York Pizza, the March 5, 1868 Windham is thinner than an ambrotype. Early proprietor of New England Free Lance of the Business Encyclopedia that I County Transcript gave this descrip- tintypes were put under glass, but Photography located first on Breakneck checked, a current studio, Charleen’s tion of the unusual studio. “A large later were placed in cardboard sleeves. Hill Road and then on Robert Avenue? Portrait Studio, must certainly be and beautiful Photography Building, Most common size is 2½ x 3½ inches.” The Pappajion name was long asso- included in the list of photographers. keystone-shaped, has just been complet- https://www.aarp.org/relationships/ ciated with photography. Alexander According to her website, Charleen ed and fitted up in the best and neatest genealogy/info-11-2011/dating-old-pho- D. Pappajion was associated with his Larkin’s love of photography began in city style, with a large ground Pyramid tos.html. Notice that this information brother George D. Pappajion in 1926 her sophomore year at Killingly High Skylight, which style of light is the best was found on an aarp site, which was & 1927. They advertised photography, School. A graduate of the Rhode Island in the world. This Gallery is the largest a pleasant surprise. There is a short enlarging, copying, portraits and home School of Photography, she open her and best in the New England States. It article on dating old photos by Tracee portraits, framing, and watercolors. original studio in Danielson in 2001 is 91 feet long, two stories high, with two Hamilton on the site. Perhaps you have something from the then moved to her “custom-built” stu- gold cameras on the front…(Davis) has Gillmore, Putnam, late 1800’s from a studio. dio in the Dayville section of town in a large stock of new styles of goods con- photo album at the Killingly Historical Do you recall in the 1980’s when the 2005. stantly on hand…Large photographs and Genealogical Center. Herbert Photo Shack (Douglas Farrow) was I’m hoping that these photographers colored in Oil, Water or India Ink. “A Grube, Grube Camera Shop, (Nunzio located in the parking lot on Route 101? bring back some memories and help photo of the S. P. Davis studio can be Picchione, Mgr.), 1955 earliest entry. A. The Killingly Business Encyclopedia some of you date old photographs. found in Images of America, Killingly, Howard, Pictures taken of deceased peo- gives dates of 1984 and 1985. Photo Family photos are wonderful treasures. p. 20. ple at their residence (WCT 5/30/1867). Stop (no location given) had a date of Are you working on your family gene- C. H. Dewing, Crayon artist, pictures In September 1867 Mr. N. G. Burgess June 16, 1980. Others in the Directory alogy? The Killingly Public Library and life-size photographs (Windham worked with A. Howard. William A. included Photography by Virge Lorents will host a free genealogy club from County Transcript, June 10, 1868). A. Johnson, photographs and ambrotypes, and Photos by Carita. Henry W. Pray, 10-11 a.m. on January 19, February 16, Dowe and A. Howard, Photograph (WCT 5/18/1865). Thomas Mahon, Ballouville, had references for his pho- March 16, and April 2. “Come and dis- Saloon, WCT July 18, 1867. Harriet A. American Wedding Photographers, tography as early as 1888. T. Joseph cover your roots!” No registration is Dowe, Ambrotypes. Lately occupied by 1973. Puza was located over Grant’s in necessary. Feel free to bring along your Mr. Barker, WCT June 5, 1862. Wm. Henry Allen McEwen. Although Danielson as early as 1947. Reunion laptop computer, but it is not necessary. T. Dyer, “Mr. Dyer of Putnam now McEwen was a jeweler, he also devoted Enterprises, incorporated January, Beginners are welcome. has a studio for glass pictures here a significant amount of time to photog- 1986, with Walter Zadora and David in Danielsonville, Windham County raphy. “He took glass plate photographs Gannon, “takes over all the details of Margaret M. Weaver Killingly Telegraph Sept. 9, 1858. Paul A. Gareau, of a mine in New Brunswick, Canada planning a function…(including) a pho- Municipal Historian, January 2019. partner in the Cooley-Gareau Studio. in December, 1901 “at the request of a tographer and videotaping.” For additional information email her at E. F. Geer, photographs and tin- group of possible investors. They are Ross’ Excelsior Saloon, Ambrotypes [email protected] or visit types (WCT 1893). I didn’t mention part of a collection of glass plate nega- and Photographs, near the Depot, the Killingly Historical & Genealogical tintypes last week so I’m includ- tives that are housed at the Historical 1862; Edward B. Slater, 1872 and 1873; Center Wed. or Sat. 10-4 or www.kill- ing a little information about them. Center.” He passed away in 1953. William B. Smith, East Killingly, inglyhistorical.org. or call 860-779-7250. “This inexpensive photo process was Artist A. D. McIntyre of Putnam Photographer, 1902. Smith & Warren, Like us at Facebook at www.facebook. similar to the Ambrotype, but instead leased the photographic studio of S. P. Putnam, Photographers, Photo com/killinglyhistoricalsociety. Mail for of using a glass plate, the tintype image Davis in 1889 then the following year Album. Snack Shack, Janet Truppa, the Killingly Historical & Genealogical was processed on a thin sheet of black- leased the rooms to A. H. Calderwood. (In Barker’s parking lot), photograph- Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical ened iron – not tin. The name might The Business Encyclopedia includes a ic equipment, 1972; 1994 in Danielson. and Genealogical Center should be sent come from the fact that tin shears were reference to McIntyre in the July 18, Frank A. Spaulding,” born in Plainfield; to P.O. Box 265, Danielson, Ct. 06329. used to cut the iron plate. 1898 Windham County Transcript. operated studios in Woodstock and Time period: Introduced in 1856 and Providence for about 15 years…In 1885 Colorful country language educational influences and an haps “dry as dust” on a hot tin roof” meant calm Truly, when is the last time Quiet increased pace of living that As life progressed, new down, “stop that cater-wall- you really ruminated? I do it orner have polished and formalized inventions became parts of ing, hoopla, frakus, ruckus as often as I can. C what is now our American- people’s lives. A “blower” was or fussin” meant quiet down, I mean if you just toss out Memories English language. That is not a telephone, a “time piece or “jalopy” meant car, “ugly as a something like “by gum, this to say that colorful language a stem-winder” was a watch, mud fence” meant ugly, “lim- jar lid is on as tight as a bull’s does not continue to exist and an “ice box” was a refrigera- ber as a cat” meant agile, “for a ass in a snow storm”….now ASA evolve around us, however, tor. General objects had color- spell” meant a while, “slippery there is a colorful statement. SCRANTON our ancestors rudimentary ful names like “smoke pole”, as goose grease” meant slip- Forget about the jar…I envi- and colorful language has been a shotgun, “speed wrench” a pery, “a hitch” was a measure sion an old black bull, shaggy greatly altered and much of it hammer, “hens fruit” were of distance, “a jag” meant a big back painted white with snow, I often catch myself coming has slipped away. Most would eggs, “spyder” a frying pan, load, “snug as a bug in a rug” icicles hanging from his horns, out with some words that cause likely say good riddance to “hay burner” a horse, “privy” meant cozy, “hit with a blivit” shoulders high and muscles a brief puzzling look on peo- much of this verbal color. the bathroom meant surprised, “in a pickle, clenched, facing and leaning ple’s faces. As that look turns Long ago I created a list of Swamp Yankees had little in a knot, all shook up and in a into the snowy wind, he’s cold, to a smile of amusement, I find country words and sayings tolerance for speed. “Slow twist” meant agitated, “dumb he’s determined, and he’d gore myself remembering when I spoken by those before me that and steady is the tortoise” was as a box of rocks”, “sharp as a every snowflake if he could. used to have similar reactions have fallen out of use. I feared the measure of the day. With tack”, “slippery as an eel” all Yeah, that jar lid is probably on and going back to a time of that this part of my country the invent of the automobile had obvious meanings. “Some there pretty tight. my youth when there used to lineage would be lost if I did came sayings like “going like kind of Hoodini” meant clever, In getting these thoughts on be some real Swamp Yankees not capture it somehow. I still the hammers of hell”, “like a “humped up” meant detained paper I have concluded that around. I’m talking about the smile and reflect on the mem- bat out of hell”, “going to beat or stuck (in the mud), “lock if I am not a Swamp Yankee, last of the folks that were our ories, moments in time and the band”. Now the result of stock and barrel and whole then I am at least part Swamp ancestors, people that lived in events during which I have this speed could result in you kit-n-kaboodle” meant all of it, Yankee, as I think my wife will a simpler time and a time that heard them spoken. I thought “going head over tea kettle” or “shakin like a dog shitn bones” attest to. Not many folks can were so much different than I would dust off and toss out “ass over band-box” and this meant shivering, “knee high to cogitate better than me and my ours today. some colorful country lan- caution would be added. a grasshopper” meant young. collection of bread bags, bread The language of our ances- guage that has slipped away. Expressions “like water off a Heaven forbid you be refered to bad twisty ties, and coffee cans tors was more colorful, per- These words and sayings are duck’s back” meant who cares?, as a “moss-backed, seven-sided, would likely confirm that I am haps because life went a slow- not meant to offend in any way “I’d rather whittle a beak and penny pinchin, crooked, lower so tight I squeak. er pace and there was time and may not be spelled quite peck meal with the chickens than a snake, cheap-skate” Well, as I have concluded this for more words to be spoken. right. than do that” meant I’d rather which meant disreputable. If writing early, the kids will be There was time to create a sen- Now weather had an impact not , “if you get tired of walk- someone posed the question scritchen for some cackleber- tence in a conversation that to almost every part of life. A ing….run a while” meant keep “what are you, a cobbler or ries and griddle cakes shortly, was meant to create a picture Swamp Yankee’s daily activi- on going, “running around like a carpenter?” meant get going so I must light my pipe and go, in the mind through the use ties were planned around what a chicken with its head cut or quit messing around. Of lest the cobbler’s kids go bare- of analogy and anecdotes to go God offered for weather. Most off” meant get your act togeth- course, this was back when the foot, or I get sewn into my long along with the meaning of the colorful language pertaining er, “you better get to whittlin pace of life would allow you underwear. words. The roots of this lan- to weather had to do with the and don’t dilly-dally” meant to “conjer, congitate, ruminate Asa Scranton is a fifth gener- guage were likely old English predominant trouble with it. hurry up, “come in and rest or ponder” which meant care- ation native of Woodstock and carried on for centuries from It might be “hot as hell’s kitch- your hands and face” meant sit fully think about or consider Eastford. Do you remember before the time of Chaucer and en”, “so hot you can’t live, “so down and converse, “hoodlum, something. No self-respecting the Quiet Corner of yesteryear? Shakespeare. Since our forefa- hot you could fry an egg” of it urchin, rag-a-muffin or bandit” Swamp Yankee would make a Send us your memories to share thers arrived in this country, might be “cold enough to freeze meant child “scarce as hen’s snap decision. Take the word with our readers. Memories@ there has been a progression two dry rags together” or per- teeth” meant rare, “like a cat ruminate. 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of market ups and downs. This approach ket, meaning that they have tended to 500’s mean return over all 10-year peri- FINANCIAL FOCUS creates a strategy in which more shares zig when the stock market zags. ods from 1937 to 2014 was 10.43%. continued from page A8­­­ are purchased at lower prices and fewer What’s more, bonds with a low equity It’s natural for emotions to bubble when making such choices. shares are purchased at higher prices. correlation can offer protection from up during periods of market volatility. Emotional reactions to market events Over time investors pay less, on aver- losses even when the broader market Those investors who can tune out the are perfectly normal. Investors should age, per share. Regular investing does is in turmoil. Funds providing this news are better positioned to plot out a expect to feel nervous when markets not ensure a profit or protect against diversification can help create durable wise investment strategy. decline. But it’s the actions taken during loss. Investors should consider their portfolios, and investors should seek Invest Well: When downturns happen, such periods that can mean the differ- willingness to keep investing when bond funds with strong track records it is important to remember that these ence between investment success and share prices are declining. of positive returns through a variety of events are anticipated. Declines are a shortfall. Retirement plans, to which investors markets. natural part of investing and sticking to One way to encourage rational invest- make automatic contributions with Though bonds may not be able to the plan despite emotions is best to help ment decision-making is to understand every paycheck are a prime example of match stocks’ growth potential, they achieve your goals. For more detailed the fundamentals of behavioral eco- dollar cost averaging. have often shown resilience in past informational pieces on markets and nomics. Understanding behaviors like 5. Diversify: A diversified portfolio equity market declines. For example, in topics regarding your financial goals, anchoring, confirmation bias and avail- doesn’t guarantee profits or provide four recent equity market corrections, visit www.whzwealth.com/resources to ability bias may help investors identify assurances that investments won’t U.S. core bonds were flat or notched sign up for the newsletter. potential mistakes before they make decline in value, but it does lower gains as the S&P 500 declined. them. risk. By spreading investments across a 7. Think long-term: Is it reasonable Presented by James Zahansky, 4. Stick to the plan: Creating and variety of asset classes, investors lower to expect 30% returns every year? Of AWMA, researched through 2018 Capital adhering to a thoughtfully construct- the probability of volatility in their port- course not. And if stocks have moved Group. Securities and advisory ser- ed investment plan is another way to folios. Overall returns won’t reach the lower in recent weeks, you shouldn’t vices offered through Commonwealth avoid making short-sighted investment highest highs of any single investment – expect that to be the start of a long-term Financial Network, Member FINRA/ decisions — particularly when markets but they won’t hit the lowest lows either. trend, either. Behavioral economics SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. move lower. The plan should take into For investors who want to avoid some tells us recent events carry an outsized 697 Pomfret Street, Pomfret Center, Ct., account a number of factors, including of the stress of down markets, diversifi- influence on our perceptions and deci- 06259, 860.928.2341. www.whzwealth. risk tolerance and short- and long-term cation can help lower volatility. sions. com. You should consult a legal or tax goals. 6. Fixed income can help bring bal- When stocks are falling, it’s important professional regarding your individual One way to avoid futile attempts to ance: Stocks are important building to maintain a long-term perspective. situation as all investing involves risk, time the market is with dollar cost aver- blocks of a diversified portfolio, but Although stocks rise and fall in the including the possible loss of principal, aging, where a fixed amount of money is bonds can provide an essential counter- short term, they’ve tended to reward and there can be no assurance that any invested at regular intervals, regardless balance. That’s because bonds typically investors over longer periods of time. investment strategy will be successful. have low correlation to the stock mar- Even including downturns, the S&P A10 • Friday, January 11, 2019 Killingly Villager Cupcake wars at Killingly High School

BY OLIVIA RICHMAN rest of their lives. Even though we lost, NEWS STAFF WRITER we came away with a great deal, and we’re definitely going to do this every KILLINGLY — Back in December, semester,” said Nester. of school. They had been baking a lot, Killingly High School and the According to Nester, having a com- “hundreds of items,” and were definite- Woodstock Academy’s culinary stu- petition to look forward to brings out ly ready. dents competed in a cupcake compe- the students’ best work, “and Janet and On KHS’s side, McDonald had tition. While the KHS took first place, I both saw that our kids pushed them- focused a bit on piping and decorating. both schools gained a unique and edu- selves.” Introducing various techniques to her cational experience like no other before The winning group from McDonald’s students, McDonald had designed many it. class had designed Grinch-themed cup- cupcakes of her own and had a mini According to KHS’s Family & cakes for the holiday season. Other cre- competition in advance to test her stu- Consumer Science Teacher Janet ations included a castle, snowmen, a dents’ skills beforehand. McDonald, this was a collaborative rainbow, basketball players, and ani- “This was just a fun way to show activity the schools had been planning mals. This amount of creativity is a off our skills and camaraderie,” said Courtesy photos since September. major part of both teacher’s culinary McDonald. “Oftentimes, the culinary “It was something exciting to look classes. arts and performing arts aren’t show- forward to,” she said. “It shows pride, to “I really like to see the kids use their cased as often. But there are a lot of bring others into your school, and show own creativity. They always get to make passionate students at our school and niques first-hand in the cooking lab. off what you’ve learned throughout the what they want, and come up with their we want to give them a platform for “I’ve had students come into the lab semester.” own recipes. It’s a really fun class, and showing off their skills.” and tell me, ‘I can’t wait until I’m taking Woodstock Academy’s Pastry, adding competition made it even bet- For McDonald, being a Family & this next semester,” McDonald said. Baking, Health and PE Teacher Emily ter,” said Nester. Consumer Science Teacher has been Nester agreed. To practice for the competition, about working together and discover- Olivia Richman may be reached at “It was a tremendous experience for Nester’s students used the skills they ing new things in the labs. The students (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at the students. It’s something that both learned throughout the semester, doing problem solve and try different tech- [email protected] classes are going to remember for the a lot of catering events in and outside K­ illingly Villager Friday, January 11, 2019• A11

The weddings and the catering would trying to keep up with Phyllis. that I have a lot of faith. Every morning WEISS have buried a lesser woman in a mound Think of the mountains of chicken I thank God for that.” continued from page A8­­­ of buttercream, but Phyllis was up to salad, egg salad and ham salad she has Phyllis wanted to make one thing it. She dove in to the Martha Stewart made for baby showers and funeral clear. Advancing age and declining like the Stateline and The Pantry. For way of preparing vegetables and even receptions. Imagine tier after tier of health made her decide that she can’t more than 15 years she was employed did clambakes and elaborate lobster elegant wedding cakes, customized by keep her bakery open all the time, but in the kitchen at Day Kimball Hospital, dinners. It was hot, exhausting work, each bride and delivered by Phyllis. that doesn’t mean she is planning to arriving at 2 a.m. to begin preparing but she loved it. From the three-bean salad and the relax on a sunny beach. Not Phyllis, food for the patients and the staff. As Phyllis took on more challenges, chicken almond crunch pie so beloved who plans to continue her catering, Once she opened her own shop, she she hired young people to help. In a tele- by my late sister-in-law to the tasty pork wholesale business and happily making began catering for Crabtree & Evelyn, phone interview she reminisced about tourtiere pies that are fundamental to items by request. Just call, she says Rogers Corporation and Frito Lay and students from Johnson & Wales as well French Canadian culture, Phyllis found cheerfully. many more. When she took on cater- as local high school and college kids the right recipes, the proper bread or “I really love people. I like to do for ing weddings at Wrights Tree Farm in who worked with her in the summers crust and turned out quality food for them. I like to care for them,” she said. Canterbury, I saw her often as we had and after school. She enjoyed working her customers. Creating an enduring business may a B&B. I never claimed to make the with them and it’s safe to say they When asked how she managed to do come down to such a perfectly simple breakfasts, but I knew I could pass them learned plenty about personal integrity so much for so long, she said “I don’t mission statement. off as homemade because they came and real business management when mind working. My secret is probably from Phyllis. A12 • Friday, January 11, 2019 Killingly Villager Courtney says Farm Bill supports local agriculture

WOODSTOCK — Congressman margins. Further, this legislation left Programs: The 2018 Farm Bill rejects Legalizing Industrial Hemp for Joe Courtney (Ct.-Democrat, Second out harmful stringent work require- draft proposals that would impose Agriculture Production: One of the District) voted in support of the ment proposals that sought to block harmful work requirements on recip- most exciting provisions in the 2018 Agriculture Improvements Act of 2018 nutrition assistance from the neediest ients of the Supplemental Nutrition Farm Bill is the legalization of indus- on Dec. 13, a five-year authorization of Americans. Assistance Program (SNAP). The nutri- trial hemp nationwide. Building on a agriculture commodity and nutrition Improvements for Dairy Farmers: tion title of the Farm Bill represents pilot program authorized through the programs. The act also supports local The 2018 Farm Bill builds on the struc- one of the biggest compromises of this 2014 Farm Bill with Courtney’s strong dairy farmers. The House passed the ture of the Margin Protection Program, legislation, and protecting the funda- support, this legislation will help spur measure by a vote of 369-47. The Farm renaming it the Dairy Margin Coverage mental structure of funding of SNAP growth in Connecticut’s economy Bill headed to the President’s desk for (DMC) program. Through the DMC pro- was critical for passage. through the collaboration of agricul- signature. gram, producers may purchase up to “We are thankful for the bipartisan ture and entrepreneurial stakeholders. “The passage of this bill is welcome $9.50 margin coverage, which should passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. As advo- Courtney has long been a supporter news throughout eastern Connecticut. benefit northeast farmers when looking cates for individuals and families, we of expanding industrial hemp farming, This farm bill agreement includes at regional disparities in feed and oper- are grateful to see the elimination of any and is a cosponsor of the bipartisan many important provisions aimed at ating expenses. Further, the produc- work mandate on SNAP benefit eligibil- Hemp Farming Act of 2018 to legalize providing support and a level playing er premiums associated with the new ity. Many of those who utilize SNAP hemp farming and production. field for established crops and farm DMC program are much lower on the are currently working, but not mak- Industrial hemp is an incredibly ver- commodities in our region, while first five million pounds of production ing enough to make ends meet-SNAP satile crop. These are over 25,000 dif- breaking down barriers to developing than both the House and Senate draft benefits help fill that gap. For those ferent uses for industrial hemp, which others,” Courtney said. “One of the bills —a nod to the traditional smaller recipients who are not working, many brings in an estimated $580 million in most existing areas of opportunity in farms across New England. times it is because they cannot, due to annual sales in the U.S. Hemp farm- this measure is the expansion of indus- Eastern Connecticut dairy produc- age or disability. SNAP benefits become ing is widely seen in Connecticut as trial hemp production, which I have ers tend to operate on much slimmer a lifeline to insure quality nutrition an existing opportunity to expand our long seen as a tremendous opportu- margins, and increasing the nation- for themselves and their families,” said agricultural markets. nity to grow our agricultural sector al margin for coverage will provide Deborah Monahan, Executive Director, Jeff Wentzel, founding member of the in Connecticut. As important, this bill much-needed additional support. Thames Valley Council for Community CT Hemp Association, said: “The CT maintains the status quo for nutrition James Smith of Cushman Farms in Action. “Our staff have seen SNAP Hemp Industry Association is happy to assistance programs that faced deep Franklin said: “This is great news for benefits assist individuals and families see the legalization of hemp cultivation cuts in the initial House version, pri- northeast dairy farmers. We know that struggling through difficult circum- as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. The prior oritizes substance abuse recovery pro- the farm bill has leveled the playing stances. A work mandate could have Farm Bill created a legal pathway to grams within the Rural Development field for us.” been detrimental to the utilization of hemp farming through State research title, and expands land conservation In an effort to address milk prices in the SNAP program. Now many fami- pilot programs and 40 states created programs. Together, this is a good pack- a flooded market, this Farm Bill will lies can count on SNAP to put food on hemp programs to allow their farmers age for eastern Connecticut.” allow producers to be paid for donating their table and that reduces hunger in to grow industrial hemp. The 2018 As a former member of the House extra milk to food banks through the our communities.” Farm Bill goes further in removing Agriculture Committee, Courtney is Commodity Credit Corporation. “Food insecurity in Vernon and industrial hemp from any Controlled keenly aware of the needs of farmers The Farm Bill also requires a feed surrounding communities is wide- Substance schedule – but also includes and the food insecure across eastern price survey that will examine if spread,” said David O’Rourke, CEO things like farm insurance and USDA Connecticut. Notably, the 2018 Farm regional feed costs are representative of Hockanum Valley Community research grants. We look forward Bill legalizes industrial hemp produc- of the national average used for dairy Council. “SNAP benefits provide an to working with the Connecticut tion in the United States, which will assistance calculations. Anecdotally, a integral safety net those who are Departmen of Agriculture to create fair, kickstart a new wave of agriculture pro- Connecticut farmers pay a much high- elderly and disabled, along with those common sense regulations appropriate duction in Connecticut. The Farm Bill er feed cost than the national aver- who underemployed. Limiting access for Connecticut so farmers in our state also accounts for regional disparities age, and Courtney has be pushing back through something like a work man- can take advantage of this new cash in dairy production costs by supporting against current calculations for years. date would only further harm those crop.” smaller producers and covering larger Protecting Nutrition Assistance that the program aims to help.”

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be intimidated by them. They really pushed themselves to try and stay even with Avon. My girls really worked hard and I told them that that’s the way we have to work for the rest of the season. If we do that then we’re going to be a better team.” Ramos (eight points, 13 rebounds, four steals, three assists versus Wheeler) and junior guard Ashley Morin (10 points, five rebounds, five steals) are the scoring lead- ers for the Tigers this season but they got some help from senior guard Brianna Loffredo, who tallied 10 points with five rebounds and three steals in the win over the Lions on Jan. 4. Coach Faucher said Loffredo’s contributions were critical. “(Loffredo) is more of a defensive player. We ask her to Charlie Lentz photo do a hard defense. Any buckets Tourtellotte’s Brianna Loffredo tries to get past Wheeler’s Addie she makes are going to be icing Hauptmann in Thompson last Friday. on the cake,” Faucher said. “She just stroked it beautifully tonight and she wasn’t think- BY CHARLIE LENTZ each other in game situations. ing. And that’s the big thing, VILLAGER EDITOR You can do so much in practic- the kids can’t think. They’ve es but the games really tell you THOMPSON — Tourtellotte just got to go out and do it. — who can they count on when Memorial’s revamped roster They really really stepped it the game comes down to the was tossed into the deep end up.” line,” Faucher said. “Because this season — playing its first The Tigers also got four five games over nine days — of our youth, they weren’t points from sophomore for- Charlie Lentz photo ready to be aggressive.” the Tigers barely had a chance ward Leci Snow against the The win over Wheeler lift- Tourtellotte’s Ashley Morin shoots in traffic against Wheeler last Friday. to come up for air while endur- Lions. Freshman guard Alivia ed Tourtellotte’s record to 3-5 ing five losses with an untested Dalpe and freshman forward and Ramos said it was badly lineup. Zeynep Acu also contribut- needed. hard.” The three-game winning “We were struggling to find ed valuable minutes against “I think we really came into The loss dropped Wheelers streak was much needed but chemistry because we had Wheeler. Senior Mary Steglitz three new starters,” said Tigers our own in this game,” Ramos record to 4-4. Sam Caster led the Tourtellotte will likely holds down the middle. And the Lions with 10 points. The have to scratch and claw to get senior forward Lauren Ramos. said. “I think it’s going to be a junior point guard Emily Tigers finished 9-12 overall last those eight wins. But coach Carla Faucher’s good sign for the season. We Angelo is getting used to run- season. Last year ninth-seed- “I think we can pull it off,” crew caught its breath with the needed to come in with a lot of ning the show — sharing those ed Coginchaug defeated No. 24 Ramos said. “If we can keep help of some Christmas-break heart and I think we did that duties with Morin. Coach seed Tourtellotte in the open- playing like we did tonight I scrimmages against Avon tonight. A lot of our younger Faucher has been working ing round of the state Class think we can do it.” High, where her son coaches. players got in tonight and there to integrate all those moving was equal scoring all around so S girls basketball tournament. The Tigers are breathing eas- parts. GRISWOLD 36, ier these days after winning hopefully this will help us gain The Tigers play in Division “I told the team Lauren IV of the Eastern Connecticut TOURTELLOTTE 34 three in a row after the slow some confidence for the rest of (Ramos) and Ashley (Morin) start, capped by a 37-26 victory the season.” Conference and eight wins are THOMPSON — Bella Rubino are basically going to be the required to guarantee a berth in over Wheeler High last Friday The turnaround has been ones that teams are going to scored 10 points to help the at Canty Gymnasium. aided by scrimmaging against the state tourney. Tourtellotte Wolverines (8-2) down the try and shut down,” Faucher is next scheduled to play host “This was a must win. The Class L Avon High over the said. “And that opens up who- Tigers on Jan. 8 at Canty girls really have been gelling,” Christmas break. Coach to Ellis Tech on Wednesday, Gymnasium. For Tourtellotte: ever else is on the floor. They Jan. 16, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. said coach Faucher, in her Faucher’s son, Andrew have to now step up and try Ashley Morin scored 13 points, 23rd season. “They know their Faucher, is the junior varsity at Canty Gymnasium. Lauren Ramos scored eight to score. (Snow) really played “Now we’re going into the roles. They’re really believing coach at Avon High and he was well again, contributed a cou- points, Mary Steglitz added six in each other and counting on able to help facilitate the work- meat of the schedule,” Faucher points and Leci Snow tallied ple buckets and it takes some said. “It’s not going to come their teammates to help them outs over the holiday break. of the pressure off. She’s one five points. out in tough situations.” “They came down over easy. Anything can happen of my first ones off the bench. on any given night. Hopefully The early stretch tested the Christmas break and we I’ve got a sophomore and three Charlie Lentz may be reached Tigers’ character. practiced together,” Faucher we stay healthy. It’s definite- at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by freshmen coming off the bench. ly possible (to make states) “A quarter of our season was said. “I was surprised. I mean We’ve got a lot of youth but we e-mail at charlie@villagernews- over after the first two weeks of Avon is an L school. My girls, but you’ve got to go game by papers.com. tell them, just give (the start- game.” games. They were still learning I thought they were going to ers) a minute of relief and play No margin for error for Tourtellotte boys

BY CHARLIE LENTZ direction and I think we can get it going VILLAGER EDITOR soon.” THOMPSON — There are no gim- Against Ellis Tech the Tigers turned mees on the boys basketball schedule a 21-20 halftime deficit into a 36-31 lead for Tourtellotte Memorial this season. after three quarters with the help of Every game will likely be a battle. There a 14-5 run to start the third period. is little margin for error if the Tigers Dodd said they’ll have to replicate their want to return to the state tournament. third-quarter effort over the long haul “We have a lot of games on the sched- in the Eastern Connecticut Conference ule that are going to be more than this season if they want to reach the tough,” said coach Neil Bernier, in his Division V state tournament. fifth season. “There’s not one night “That’s probably the way we should we can show up and just think that be playing all season, fast tempo, scor- ‘Tonight’s a ‘W’, let’s just go out there ing hard. Our defense was pretty good and do what we need to do.’ ” in the third quarter. If we can capitalize Tourtellotte lost eight seniors to grad- on those things I think we should be uation after finishing with a record of good for the season,” Dodd said. 8-14 overall last season and was edged Junior center Devin Dalpe tallied by Shepaug Valley 59-57 in the first 16 points in the win over Ellis Tech round of the Division V state tourna- including 10 points during the Tigers ment. Bernier knows it won’t be easy third-quarter surge. Bernier said Dalpe getting back to the state tourney. Eight will be counted on to provide some wins are needed to qualify for states. inside scoring. “Every game’s going to be tough. “We just don’t have the arsenal of Every game is going to have its strug- offensive weapons even that we had last gles within the game,” Bernier said. year let’s say,” Bernier said. “We were “We have to weather those storms. fortunate tonight that Dalpe stepped There are just so many out there. We up, especially in the third and fourth have to be realistic about where our quarter, played probably the best that opportunities lie and we can’t waste I’ve seen him play in a while.” them.” Senior forward Tony Ferraro scored Two returning starters come back eight points in the win over Ellis Tech from last season — senior forward Josh including a pair of three pointers. Dodd and senior guard Spencer Fulone Bernier said Ferraro’s ability to con- — and they will likely carry the scor- nect from the perimeter will also help ing load for the Tigers. Fulone scored open up the offense. 19 points and Dodd added 16 points “Devin (Dalpe) and Tony (Ferraro) in a 67-40 win over Ellis Tech in a have to put the ball in the basket,” non-league game on Jan. 2 at Canty Bernier said. “Tony needs to shoot, Gymnasium. Bernier said the duo will make shots, which he made a few at the have to continue that kind of produc- end. Dalpe needs to score inside. The tion as the season progresses. load, as much as we put it on Spencer “They need to play with the proper (Fulone) and Josh (Dodd), can’t only be emotion, not letting their emotions con- on those two guys to be successful. The trol them,” said Bernier of Dodd and guys that have to fill certain roles filled Fulone. “They need to realize that this certain roles tonight and that’s really is their team. There’s nobody else to what got us the win.” defer to at this point. It has to be them. Tourtellotte is next scheduled to play They have to do it themselves. You have host to Norwich Tech on Tuesday, Jan. to take that role and run with it.” 15, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at Dodd also knows every win counts. Canty Gymnasium. Bernier will be Tourtellotte’s record was 3-3 through looking for another win and each one is six games. The win over Ellis Tech was critical. There are on gimmees. important. “Those games don’t exist,” Bernier “It was a huge game for us. It’s always said. a big rivalry. It was important for us to get back on our game,” Dodd said. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) “It’s going to take a lot of work but we 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- Charlie Lentz photo can really mend together as a team. [email protected]. Tourtellotte’s Tony Ferraro drives to the bucket against Ellis Tech. It’s early in the season. Spencer and I really need to lead this team in the right B4 % Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 11, 2019 Career nights for Putnam’s McKeon and St. Martin

body pulling together. I’m really happy Molly turned it around today. She’s had a couple games that could have gone bet- ter for her. Today was her night.” St. Martin finished with a career-high 20 points. “Abby was great. We’ve been really push- ing her to be more aggres- sive,” Hogan said. “She’s a sophomore. She has put the work in and is really trying every day in prac- tice and in the games. Just so see her have a game like this tonight just makes me proud.” McKeon knows if she can contribute offensive- ly it will take some of the pressure of Lyons, Putnam’s leading scoring this season, who finished with 11 points against Cheney Tech. “You can definitely tell teams are putting the pressure on Kayleigh. It’s hard for her to get a shot off,” McKeon said. “Just being there to back her up is all we really need to do. Kayleigh just works the ball well and creates Charlie Lentz photo the space and gets it out Putnam High’s Abby St. Martin, white jersey, battles Cheney to us and we just execute Tech’s Alexah Potter for a rebound. Martin scored a career- for her.” high 20 points against Cheney Tech. McKeon said the Clippers have been spreading the wealth Putnam’s record was 8-2 earned its eighth win of around with their shot through nine games. the season and qualified selection. Putnam’s uptempo for the Class S state tour- “It’s just the team game has proved hard to nament with the win over chemistry — we all work stop over the first third of the Bulldogs on Jan. 8. For so well together. We the season. The Clippers the Clippers: Kayleigh always have each other’s are next scheduled to Lyons scored 20 points, Charlie Lentz photo back,” McKeon said. “If play host to Ellis Tech Molly McKeon scored 15, Putnam High’s Molly McKeon shoots against Cheney Tech on Jan. 3. McKeon scored a someone’s having an off a on Monday, Jan. 14, with Abby St.Martin tallied career-high 25 points against Cheney Tech. game we’re there to pick tipoff set for 7 p.m. at 13 and Lauren Blackmar it up for them.” Putnam High’s gymnasi- scored eight points. Hogan said McKeon um. “We’re a fast team so MONTVILLE 40, BY CHARLIE LENTZ very seriously against be happy for you too. and St. Martin need to we like to run the ball a PUTNAM 21 VILLAGER EDITOR Cheney Tech on Jan. It’s a great feeling,” said keep contributing to keep lot. Now we have interior 3 — both tallied career- McKeon, who canned the focus off Lyons. MONTVILLE — PUTNAM — Putnam players that are athletic highs to lead the Clippers seven field goals includ- “It’s great. We say if we Lyons scored 10 points High coach Mandi Hogan and big. We’re kind of past the Beavers 70-22 at ing four three-pointers can have at least three to and Blackmar added has asked junior guard balancing out the games. Putnam High’s gymnasi- and sank one free throw four kids in double dig- six points in the loss Molly McKeon and soph- We have a guard game. um. during her second-quar- its it just takes a lot of to Montville on Jan. omore center Abby St. We have a big game now. McKeon tallied 18 ter outburst. pressure off a lot of peo- 4. Maya Hillman led Martin to take some We have both,” Hogan points in the second Hogan said McKeon ple, especially Kayleigh Montville (6-2) with nine of the scoring load off said. “So far we’re work- quarter alone en route was due for a breakout — she’s got a lot to do out points. junior guard Kayleigh ing hard and having a Lyons this season. Lyons to a career-high 25 performance. here. She’s a great leader. She was able to set up great season. There’s a lot leads the Clippers in points including four “It’s a couple games Charlie Lentz may be a lot of her teammates to do. There’s a lot more point production and three-pointers. She was coming so I’m really reached at (860) 928-1818, tonight,” Hogan said. “It improvement ahead.” typically draws the atten- in the zone and knew it. happy for her,” Hogan ext. 110, or by e-mail at was great to see.” tion of opposing defenses. “It’s an amazing feel- said. “Today was her charlie@villagernewspa- Alexa Potter scored PUTNAM 68, McKeon and St. Martin ing knowing that a shot night. She found her pers.com. a team-high 14 points LYMAN 25 took Hogan’s request just keeps going in and rhythm tonight. It’s great the team’s there to just when you have every- for Cheney Tech (4-2). PUTNAM — Putnam Ellis Tech boys look to end playoff drought

BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER EDITOR DANIELSON — It has been six years since the Ellis Tech boys basketball team qualified for the state tournament. The Golden Eagles last made the tour- ney in the 2012-2013 season — when this year’s current crop of seniors was in sixth grade. Ellis Tech will have to rely on those upperclassmen if they want to snap their playoff drought. “We have all seniors pretty much, playing a lot of minutes,” said coach Dan Piccione, in his 10th season. “We’re expecting big things from them.” Ellis Tech finished with a record of 5-15 last year and was off to a 1-6 start this season. The Golden Eagles will have to play a full 32 minutes every game to turn things around and achieve the eight wins necessary to guarantee a berth in the Division V state tour- nament. The Eagles led Tourtellotte Memorial 21-20 at halftime on Jan. 2, but were outscored 14-5 over the first four minutes of the third quarter en route to a 67-49 loss. “Just poor execution on our part,” Piccione said. “We got into a little bit of foul trouble. Kind of hurt us. It’s our own fault. We’re jumping when we should stay on our feet.” Ellis Tech’s backcourt includes senior guards Joe Long and Logan LeBlanc. Charlie Lentz photo Coach Piccione said they’ll have to do Ellis Tech’s Joe Long drives the lane with their part to get the Eagles over the Tourtellotte’s Dylan Vincent defending on playoff hump. Long scored 13 points Jan. 2. and LeBlanc added 12 points in the loss at Tourtellotte Memorial on Jan. The Golden Eagles are next scheduled 2. With an athletic roster Piccione said to play host to Grasso Tech on Friday, the Eagles will try to play an uptempo Jan. 11, with tipoff set for 6:30 p.m. at game. Ellis Tech’s gymnasium in Danielson. “We’re trying to push the ball, trying Piccione said if they can string together to get quick shots. It works in stretches a few wins they have the ability to snap but you could see in that third quar- their playoff drought. ter (against Tourtellotte) when we slow “My feeling is we’ve just got to get a down and play a half-court game it’s taste of victory. And I think once we get really not our game,” Piccione said. that positivity in the right direction — I The starting five includes senior for- think we can run off three or four games wards Jamie Talbot and Conor Gagnon. in a row,” Piccione said. “Our schedule Senior forward Alex Shaw came off is a little bit tough at the beginning. We the bench to score nine points in the just need some breaks, shoot a little bit loss to Tourtellotte. Senior center Codi better. They’re a good bunch of kids. I Beshaw will be relied on to clear the really want them to win.” boards. “Codi Beshaw and Conor Gagnon, Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) Charlie Lentz photo are both an inside presence, only the 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- Ellis Tech’s Alex Shaw shoots with Tourtellotte’s Tony Ferraro defending on Jan. 2 at real big guys we have,” Piccione said. [email protected]. Tourtellotte Memorial High. “They’ve been doing a pretty good job up to this point.” Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 11, 2019 B5 Veteran Woodstock crew off to fast start BY CHARLIE LENTZ spread it four corners and took “We went pretty deep VILLAGER EDITOR a little bit of air out of the throughout the whole game WOODSTOCK — Nothing ball. We were ready to score and I think that our depth beats experience and patience a layup if they overplayed us really helped us near the end is a virtue — Woodstock but we ran out the clock a little because their shots started Academy’s veteran crew instead.” to fall a little short and their turned those clichés into Woodstock was able to legs,” Hart said. “They got fan- buckets in a 47-40 victory over slow it down thanks to surge tastic performances from the Killingly High last Saturday at midway through the fourth guys we were trying to stop and Alumni Fieldhouse. quarter. With the score tied some of their role players real- “For us I think it’s great to at 36-36 — the Centaurs out- ly stepped forward and helped have the maturity and the com- scored Killingly 11-4 down the out but we did our best.” posure and to understand our stretch. Senior guard Aaron Luke Desaulnier led roles and work towards agreed Johnson kicked off the 11-4 Killingly with 16 points and upon goals,” said Woodstock surge with a three-pointer with Shayne Bigelow added 10 coach Marty Hart. “The guys 5:26 left in the fourth quarter points for the Redmen. The are working hard. We’re to give Woodstock the lead for loss dropped Killingly High’s well-conditioned. We found good, 39-36. Senior guard Eric record to 2-3. Killingly is next balance in our offense and then Preston’s putback with :41 left scheduled to travel to Norwich we’re also doing a great job pushed Woodstock’s margin to Free Academy on Saturday, sharing the load defensively.” 45-40. Jan. 12, with tipoff scheduled Ten of 11 players on Coach Hart said the Centaurs for 7 p.m. Woodstock’s roster are seniors. were determined to finish The win lifted Woodstock Those upperclassmen did not strongly against Killingly. Academy’s record to 4-1. The allow Killingly to score over Senior guard Chase Anderson Centaurs are next scheduled the final three minutes. led Woodstock with 19 points. to travel to East Lyme on Jan. “We talked about being Senior forward Cole Hackett 12 with a tipoff time set for 7 patient and getting a good shot finished with 12 points. With p.m. Woodstock’s only setback in rhythm and being confident the help of seven three-point- through its first five games was in what we’re doing,” Hart ers Killingly held a 36-34 a 74-62 overtime loss on the said. lead after three quarters but road at Ledyard on Dec. 21. Patience was Hart’s march- the Centaurs shut down the Woodstock’s veteran crew ing order when the Centaurs Redmen from the perimeter in knew nothing beats experi- held a 43-40 lead and possession the fourth quarter. ence — except perhaps beat- with three minutes left. The “We really bonded together ing backyard rival Killingly in Centaurs spread the floor and and talked about our defensive front a big crowd at Alumni held the basketball rather than assignments. And we really Fieldhouse. The rematch is look for a shot. The strategy locked in on their scorers. And set for Saturday, Feb. 2, at worked. we talked about who was going Killingly High School. “I was very happy with their to help when we needed a help “It’s fun. It doesn’t get better composure. Because in a game situation,” said coach Hart. than this for us,” Hart said. like this it’s emotional and “We were able to just stay the “We’re excited that we came physical. It could come down course and stick to the game out on top. It was a great show to one possession. We were plan. And wear them down for the fans.” able to stretch that possession where we could.” Charlie Lentz may be reached out quite a while and the clock Hart said Woodstock might at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by Charlie Lentz photo became our friend,” said Hart, have worn down the Redmen e-mail at charlie@villagernews- Woodstock Academy’s Chase Anderson shoots over Killingly High’s Josh in his second season. “We did when crunch time arrived late papers.com. Montpelier last Saturday in Woodstock. in the game.

2. Ryan Axtell added nine points for Tigers win over the Golden Eagles in Killingly. Markeith Conyers scored 20 girls basketball at Ellis Tech on Jan. 2. High school roundup points for Plainfield (1-5 through six Lauren Ramos scored 11 points with 12 games). rebounds and Emily Angelo added eight PUTNAM 58, MONTVILLE 51 Norwich Tech at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. points for Tourtellotte. Alexis Rodriguez 15, at Canty Gymnasium. WOODSTOCK 43, scored nine points for Ellis Tech. Ellis PUTNAM — Sebastian Ramos scored LONGMEADOW 31 Tech is next scheduled to play at Grasso 32 points including 12-of-14 from the NFA 38, WOODSTOCK 17 Tech on Friday, Jan. 11. foul line to help push the Clippers past WOODSTOCK — Kayla Gaudrea Montville in boys basketball at Putnam WOODSTOCK — Bella Graziano scored 12 points to lead Woodstock past WOODSTOCK, 59, High on Jan. 4. The loss dropped scored 14 points to lead Norwich Free Longmeadow, Mass., on Jan. 7. The win GRISWOLD 41 Montville’s record to 2-3. The win lifted Academy past the Centaurs in girls lifted Woodstock’s record to 5-2. Putnam’s record to 4-3. Putnam is next basketball on Jan. 4. Heather Converse WOODSTOCK — Woodstock’s Chase led Woodstock with seven points. The TOURTELLOTTE 44, Anderson scored 18 points, Luke scheduled to play at Ellis Tech at 6:30 ELLIS TECH 15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14. win lifted NFA’s record to 3-5. The loss Mathewson had 11 and Cole Hackett dropped Woodstock’s record to 4-2. The DANIELSON — Ashley Morin tal- scored 10 in the Centaurs in in boys bas- Centaurs are next scheduled to travel to KILLINGLY 46, ST. lied 13 points and had four steals in the ketball on Jan. 2. Nick Gileau scored 11 BERNARD 44 Bacon Academy at 7 p.m. on Saturday, points for Griswold (4-2). Jan. 12. MONTVILLE — Grace Nichols hit the game-winning shot in the Redgals win ELLIS TECH 37, over the host Saints on Jan. 7. Trinity VINAL TECH 19. Villager Newspapers Angel led Killingly with 22 points. Emma Carpenter scored 11 points and MIDDLETOWN — Kalista Lovely Kera Crossman added seven points scored 15 points and Vivianna St. Jean COMMUNITY for Killingly. The win lifted Killingly’s and Breeanna Bentley each added eight record to 4-5. The loss dropped the Saints points in the Golden Eagles win at Vinal record to 2-5. Killingly is next scheduled Tech on Jan. 4. The loss dropped Vinal to play host to Griswold at 7 p.m. on Jan. Tech’s record to 2-5. SPOTLIGHT 14. WOODSTOCK GYMNASTICS “Shining a light on community events” NORWICH TECH 26, DANIELSON –— Woodstock defeated ELLIS TECH 17 Killingly/ Putnam/ Tourtellotte co-op January 11, Fri., 7pm 2967, [email protected]. and East Lyme/ Old Lyme co-op in a DANIELSON — Geovonna Taitague Historian Eric Lehman discusses his award-win- tri-meet at Deary’s Gymnastic on Jan. scored 13 points to lead Norwich Tech ning book, about Tom Thumb. Becoming Tom January 19, Sat., 9:30am 7. Scores were: Woodstock Academy (2-8) past the Golden Eagles in girls bas- Thumb: Charles Stratton, P.T. Barnum and the Book club, Bracken Memorial Library, 57 Acad- 139.8, Killingly Co-Op 125.85, Old Lyme- ketball on Jan. 8. Vivianna St. Jean led Dawn of American Celebrity. Professor Lehman emy Road, Woodstock. East Lyme 121.45. Woodstock’s Lydia Ellis Tech (2-6) with eight points. The is Director of Creative Writing at the University Taft took first in the bars (9.05), beam Eagles are next scheduled to travel to (9.3), and floor (9.1) events to take first of Bridgeport. Community Room of the Canter- January 19, Sat., 10 a.m. Grasso Tech on Friday, Jan. 11 in the All-Around (36.25). The win lift- bury Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury. Friends of the Killingly Library Annual So- WOODSTOCK 6, ed Woodstock’s record to 4-0, 4-0 ECC. cial and Volunteer Recognition, 25 Westcott HOUSATONIC 3 Woodstock’s Ali Crescimanno took first January 2-31 Rd., Danielson. Janet Barrett, Cheshire author in vault and second in the All-Around. Art @ the Library on view, Thompson Public of They Called Her Reckless, will speak. Join us POMFRET — Matt Odom scored Putnam’s Maggie McKeon was third in Library “Pourtuitous” by Sarah Zabka. Pro- for light refreshments!! four goals and Doug Newton and Liam the all-around for K/P/T co-op (2-2 ECC gram generously supported by the Friends of McDermott each added one goal in the and overall). the Thompson Library www.thompsonpublicli- January 19, Sat., 5-6:30pm Centaurs win over Housatonic co-op in In a tri-meet at Stonington on Jan. 3: brary.org Troop 25 of Putnam’s Chicken Parmesan Dinner hockey on Jan. 5 at Pomfret School’s Woodstock swept Stonington and K/P/T at Putnam Knights of Columbus, 68 Providence Jahn Rink. Woodstock’s record is 5-2 co-op. The scores were: Woodstock January 12, Sat., 10:30am St., Putnam. $10 ticket, available at the door, or through seven games. Woodstock is next 135.85, Stonington 128.95, KPT co-op 95.35. Whist, Bracken Memorial Library, 57 Academy email [email protected], or on our scheduled to play Tri-Town in Enfield Woodstock gymnasts swept the top three on Friday, Jan. 11. The loss dropped spots in the all-around: Taft took first Road, Woodstock. Facebook page. Funds raised will be used to off- Housatonic’s record to 1-3-1. (35.2) followed by Crescimanno (34.25) set the cost of monthly camping trips and activi- January 12, Sat., 7:00-8:30 ties for the scouts. Take out available! TOURTELLOTTE 68, and Jenna Davidson (33.9). Taft took first in vault (8.65). Crescimanno took first The Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund WHEELER 51 place in both bars (9.25) and floor (9.1). (SSMF) assistance is available every Saturday January 19, Sat., 2-4pm THOMPSON — Devin Dalpe and Josh Davidson captured first in beam (9.35). morning at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Open House at Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp, Dodd both scored 16 points to lead the Putnam’s McKeon finished in third place Mashamouquet Road (Rt.44) in Pomfret. Al- 326 Taft Pond Rd, Pomfret Center. New and Tigers past the Lions in boys basket- in floor (8.7). ways free and confidential; call 860-928-2309. old campers, families and friends are welcome. ball on Jan. 4 at Canty Gymnasium. KILLINGLY 56, PLAINFIELD 43 (Administered by the American Legion to pro- Take a tour to check out 4-H camp as you start Brady Monahan scored 14 points and vide temporary financial assistance to qualified thinking about plans for next summer and take Tony Ferraro added nine points for DAYVILLE — Luke Desaulnier scored veterans.) advantage of early registration discounts. Tourtellotte. Bowen Baker led Wheeler 26 points and Shayne Bigelow tallied 12 (3-3) with 22 points. The win lifted points to help the host Redmen defeat January 14, Mon., 4-10pm January 19, Sat., 9:30am-noon Tourtellotte’s record to 3-3. The Tigers the Panthers in boys basketball on Jan. Dining for a cause at the 99 Restaurant in Day- Bald Eagles in The Last Green Valley: at TLGV are next scheduled to play host to ville to benefit Lost & Found Cat Shelter. Cou- offices, 203B Main Street, Danielson. (snow date pon must be presented at the event in order Jan. 28, 1-3:30pm). Geared to adults. Following for the donation to be given. Coupons must be the presentation, participants are invited to drive picked up at the shelter in Thompson prior to to the Quinebaug Valley Trout Hatchery with the event. Includes a raffle from 5-8! (860) 315- Ranger Bill in hopes of seeing bald eagles. TLGV 5792 for info. members free, non-members $10.

January 16, Wed., 7pm January 19, Sat., 7:00-8:30 Bingo every Wednesday night at St. James, 12 The Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund Franklin Street, Putnam. Proceeds benefit St. (SSMF) assistance is available every Saturday James School. morning at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamouquet Road (Rt.44) in Pomfret. Al- January 18, Fri., noon-8pm ways free and confidential; call 860-928-2309. Club 2087 fish fry in its hall at 1017 Riverside (Administered by the American Legion to pro- Drive, North Grosvenordale. Fish and chips; vide temporary financial assistance to qualified baked haddock or fried shrimp; fried scallops; veterans.) fried clams; seafood platter, and more. 860-923- This page is designed to shine a light on upcoming local nonprofit, educational and community events. Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and are FREE to qualifying organizations, schools, churches and town offices. To submit your event contact: Teri Stohlberg at 860-928-1818 ext. 105, or [email protected]. File photo Deadline for submission is Friday at Noon Putnam High’s Sebastian Ramos scored 32 points in a win over Montville last Friday. B6 % Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 11, 2019 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES James R. Babcock, 73 Michael A. Kudzal, 92 WEBSTER/ charged in 1972. DUDLEY – Michael Theatre. He belonged THOMPSON- James He was a grad- A. Kudzal, 92, died to the Webster- R. Babcock, 74, uate of Bartlett Monday, December Dudley American passed away peace- High School and 3, 2018 at home after Legion Post #184. fully, January 4, 2019 Wentworth Institute. a period of declin- Mr. Kudzal first at U. Mass. Hospital, Jim was a member ing health. His wife worked for several University Campus of the Webster Elks, of 58 years, Ramona years at MKM knit- in Worcester. and enjoyed hunting, P. “Mona” (Saad) ting mill in Rochdale, He leaves behind fishing, golfing and Kudzal, died in 2002. MA. He then was his former wife watching sports. He leaves 4 chil- employed for 16 years and best friend, Elizabeth M. ‘Betty’ Calling Hours were held on dren, James A. Kudzal and his wife at Belding-Corticelli Company in (Girard) Babcock of Thompson and Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 5-8 pm Tara of Waldorf, MD, Patricia C. Blake Putnam, CT before retiring. two sons; Glenn Babcock and his wife at the ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL and her husband David of Thompson, He was a communicant of Saint Kim, and Joel Babcock and his dog HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School CT, Robert P. Kudzal of Dudley and Andrew Bobola Church. He enjoyed ‘Bear’, a grand-daughter, Victoria, all St., Webster. Nancy E. Kudzal of Webster; a son- reading history, traveling and playing of Thompson. A Funeral Service was Wednesday, in-law, Ronald Paul of Danielson, cards in pitch leagues and at home. A brother; Douglas H. Babcock, Jr. January 9, 2019 at 10 am in the United CT; 6 grandchildren, David, Adam, The funeral was held Friday, and his wife Elaine of Webster, two Church of Christ, Federated, 4 Church Torren, Andelle, Emily and Haven; December 7, from the Sitkowski & nieces; Lynn Brothers and Ann Peters, St., Webster (Kindly meet at the a great-grandson, “T.J.”; a broth- Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School a grand- niece and a grand- nephew. Church). er, Anthony “Blackie” Kuzdzal of Street, Webster, with a Mass at 10:00 Jim was born and raised in Webster, Burial will be private at a later date. Webster; several nephews and niec- AM in Saint Andrew Bobola Church, son of the late Douglas H. and Dorothy In lieu of flowers, Memorial es. He was preceded in death by his 54 West Main Street. Burial was in M. (Cobb) Babcock, Sr., he moved to Contributions may be made to: The daughter, Carol J. Paul of Danielson, St. Joseph Garden of Peace, Webster Thompson a few years ago. American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., CT in 2013, and by 4 brothers and 2 with the Webster-Dudley Veterans He worked for 38 years as a sales Framingham, MA. 01701. sisters. Council providing full military hon- manager at Place Motors before retir- To leave a message of condolence, He was born and raised on the fam- ors. Visiting hours were held on ing. Jim served in the U.S. Army for please visit: RJMillerfunerals.net ily farm in Wilsonville, CT, a son of Thursday, December 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 several years and was honorably dis- Francis and Tekla M. (Golob) Kuzdzal. PM in the funeral home. Donations in He later lived in Webster about 30 his name may be made to St. Andrew years before moving to Dudley in 1964. Bobola Church, 54 W. Main St., Dudley, Richard Emile Blanchard, 90 He attended Bartlett High School. MA 01571. Richard Emile Blanchard, 90, died 64 years, Lorraine He was an Army veteran of World www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com Sunday, December 30, 2018 surrounded Blanchard, chil- War II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific by his family at his home in Versailles, dren, Dr. Michele KY. He was born in Thompson, (Curtis) Welling, Claire M. Yargeau, 80 Connecticut, the son of the late Lionel Richard (Cheryl) and Bernadette Jolicoeur Blanchard. Blanchard, Jr, PUTNAM – Claire fires with family and friends. She Richard received his bachelors degree Danielle (Michael) M. Yargeau, 80, of enjoyed her past twenty years living from Providence College in Rhode Quinton, Marie River Rd. passed on Flagler Beach in Florida. Claire’s Island. He served for 4 years in the (Paul) Oser, Robert away Sunday, family was the center of her life. She United States Navy at Groton Naval Blanchard, Janine December 23, 2018 will be greatly missed. Base in Groton, Connecticut. On July (John) Lippert, brother, Bert (Mel) surrounded by her Claire is survived by her children, 3, 1954 he married Lorraine Patricia Blanchard, 13 grandchildren, and 7 family. She was the Donna Abend and her husband Dick Lachapelle. Richard founded the per- great-grandchildren. Memorial contri- loving wife of the of Danvers, Massachusetts, Debbie sonnel company Career Management butions are suggested to the Junior late Roland “Pete” LaBonte and husband Steve of Putnam, Inc. in Lexington. In addition to his Achievement of the Bluegrass, 2420 Yargeau, who passed Peter Yargeau of Woodstock, Daniel parents he was preceded in death by Spurr Rd, Ste 150, Lexington, KY, away on February 9, 1991. Born in Yargeau and wife Michelle of Putnam; his sister, Theresa Blanchard Coderre. 40511. Condolences may be left online Putnam, she was the daughter of her brother, Edgar “T-Boy” Durand He is survived by his loving wife of at www.BlackburnandWard.com the late Edgar and Juliette (Larose) and his wife Charleen of Putnam; her Durand. sister, Lorraine Moser and her hus- Claire’s life was hallmarked by band William of Ft. Pierce, Florida, ten John L. (Jake) Dennett, 89 a deep selfless love for her family. grandchildren and four great grand- She tirelessly cared for her children, children. DAYVILLE -- John L. (Jake) Dennett, nieces and nephews. grandchildren, great grandchildren, Relatives and friends are invited to a 89, passed away on December 24, 2018 John was a 1947 graduate of Killingly neighbors and friends while working Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, at Davis Place in Danielson, after a High School. He was a union brick- a full-time job in positions related to January 19, 2019 at 10: 00 a.m. in St. short battle with cancer. layer for many years, specializing in accounting/payroll. She loved car- Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 John was born in Dayville, on fireplaces and chimneys. Some of his ing and serving wonderful meals as Providence St., Putnam, followed January 27, 1929 to the late William local work was at the Crystal Mall well as sending meals to those in need by burial in Quassett Cemetery in and Sarah (Reddy) Dennett. in Waterford, and Killingly Memorial around her. Her character was one of Woodstock. Gilman Funeral Home & John was also predeceased by his School in Danielson. deep respect, loyalty, love, hard work Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam, brothers Robert Dennett and PFC. John enjoyed music, dancing, shop- and integrity. She enjoyed a clean have been entrusted with her arrange- Edward Dennett who was killed in ping, the ocean and meeting his friends house, camping, playing cards, living ments. For memorial guestbook visit action in Iwo Jima, Japan during for coffee. on Quasset Lake and evening camp- www.GilmanAndValade.com. WWII, a sister Charlotte Carter, and John could hold a conversation with his beloved wife Jean (Mayo) Dennett anyone he met, and he enjoyed meet- who died in 1984. ing new people. John G. DiBonaventura 81 John is survived by a daughter John will be greatly missed by every- Patricia, and her husband Richard one who knew him. SOUTHBRIDGE- and was well versed with the Bible. Schnatter of Danielson, and a son Mr. Dennett’s family would like to John G. John loved his nieces and nephews Kevin Dennett and his partner Lisa thank the staffs at Backus Hospital, DiBonaventura very much. John was predeceased by Racine, of Charlton, Massachusetts. Day Kimball Hospital, DKH Hospice 81, son of the his loving wife Mary and is survived John was a very proud grandfather Care and Davis Place for their fantas- late Corindo and by his brother Alfred and his wife of 3: Hayley Schnatter of Manchester, tic care to our father and grandfather Elizabeth (DiMatteo) Annette DiBonaventura of Thompson, New Hampshire, Ryan Schnatter of during his illness. DiBonaventura Connecticut, niece Jane Duarte and Danielson, and Brendan Dennett of There are no calling hours and buri- died peacefully, her husband Bob Duarte, their daugh- Charlton, Massachusetts. al will be private. A Celebration of Life surrounded by ter Isabella Duarte of Newburyport, John is also survived by a sister, will be held in the Spring. family, in the after- MA., sons Tony, Henry and Mary Gazzola of Dayville, and many noon of December 31st 2018 at the Joey Duarte of Brentwood, New Massachusetts General Hospital in Hampshire, niece Lisa DiBonaventura- Boston after a short illness. He was Munoz and her husband Ben Munoz of Ruth E. Danielson, 73 born on June 26, 1937 in Southbridge Newton Massachusetts, their daughter and was a life long resident. John grad- Jessica Munoz, and many very dear THOMPSON, CT- Ruth E. (Aldrich) band Richard of Thompson, several uated from the former Cole Trade High friends. Danielson age 73 passed away grandchildren and great grandchil- School in Southbridge and worked at Calling hours were held on Friday, Monday, December 31, 2018, at the dren. She was predeceased by a son the American Optical Co. and General January 4, 2019 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Lanessa Extended Care, Webster, Carl Danielson Jr. of Thompson. She Motors Corp. until retirement. John at the Belanger-Bullard Funeral MA. She was the wife of Carl V. was born in Woodstock, CT. Ruth was served in the Massachusetts National Home, 51 Marcy Street, Southbridge, Danielson Sr. of Thompson, she also retired from the American Optical Co. Guard Yankee Division based in MA. Funeral was held on Saturday, leaves two sons James Danielson of She enjoyed feeding the birds and tend- Southbridge. He was a member of January 5, 2019 beginning at 9:00am at Boston and Edward Danielson and his ing to her garden. There are no calling the Wellsworth Pistol Club, winning the funeral home, followed by Mass at wife Darlene of Thompson, CT, and hours, all services are private. Please many awards. John enjoyed work- 10:00am at St. Mary’s Church, a daughter Holly Mead and her hus- omit flowers, family requests dona- ing on his vintage Cadillac and play- 247 Hamilton Street, Southbridge, tion in her mem- ing cards with his friends. John was Massachusetts. ory be made to a long time volunteer for Meals on In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- the Connecticut Wheels and was always a great help tions may be made to the Blessed Audubon Society, to his family and friends. Always the John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton To place an 218 Day Rd., comic and story teller, John brought St. Southbridge, MA 01550 for capital Pomfret, CT, joy and laughter to everyone he met. improvements. In-Memoriam, 06259. The Shaw- John wrote poems for his dear friends Majercik Funeral Card of Thanks, Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA Adele L. Harrelle, 74 Birthday or has been entrust- PLAINFIELD, CT- Adele L. (Olson) Terry Gilles of CA, Virginia Dupuis ed with her Harrelle age 74 passed away, December of Illinois and Lorraine Ingrassia of Anniversary Greeting, arrangements. 13, 2018 at the Day Kimball Hospital, CA. She was born in San Francisco, A guest book is Putnam, CT. She was the loving caring CA daughter of the late Milton Olson in the available at www. mother of two sons, Scott T. Harrelle of and Iola (Mcloughlin) Olson and lived shaw-majercik. Santa Rosa, CA, Ryan J. Harrelle of in Plainfield for the past twelve years. Villager Newspapers com where you Danielson, two daughters Michele L. Adele was a LPN and worked in Health may post a con- Kelsey of Cranston, RI and Jeanine M. Care most of her life. She was a mem- the deadline is Monday at noon dolence or light a Tarca of Pittsburg, CA, eight grand- ber of the Plainfield Sr. Choir, St. candle. children and three great grandchil- John’s Church Choir. There are no for that week. dren. She also leaves a brother Thomas calling hours. A Memorial Mass will Olson of Windsor, CA and three sisters be held Saturday January 12, 2019 at 1 Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) PM at St. John the or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). Apostle Church, 10 Railroad Ave., You can add a photo at no additional cost. Plainfield, CT. Burial will be pri- vate. Please omit To send by mail, please mail to flowers donations Villager Newspapers may be made to P.O. Box American Cancer 196 Woodstock, CT 06281 Society. The Shaw- Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School AMEX are accepted. St., Webster, MA has been entrusted For more information, with her arrange- please call 860-928-4217 ments. A guest book is available or email at www.shaw-ma- [email protected] jercik.com where and she’ll be happy to help! you may post a condolence or light a candle. Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 11, 2019 B7 Marilyn Delvalle, 53 DAYVILLE, CT.- ter of the late Carmello Suaraz and OBITUARIES Marilyn (Suaraz) Santa (Heredia) Suaraz and had lived Delvalle age 53 died in Danielson and New Britan, CT. She Dec. 31, 2018 at the enjoyed crocheting, cooking, Spanish Baystate Medical soap operas, and board games. There Leonard F. Albee Sr., 81 Center, Springfield, are no calling hours. Services will be Leonard F. later becoming Road Foreman and 2nd MA. She leaves three held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Albee Sr., age 81 Selectman. He was also a manager of sons Henry Delvalle Latter-day Saints, 525 Ashford Center of Brooklyn, CT, the former Foxtail Campground in and his wife Kayla Rd, Ashford, CT 06278 on Saturday, passed away peace- Brooklyn, CT. A lifetime member of the Goulette of Dayville, January 19, 2019 at 2 PM. Omit flow- fully, surrounded by Fryeburg Fair, ME and the Windham CT, Joseph Delvalle of Attleboro, ers and donations in her memory may his family at Davis County Agricultural Society (Brooklyn MA and Daniel Delvalle and Kellie be made to the church. The Shaw- Place, Danielson, Fair), where he held the position of Kilpatrick of Brooklyn, CT. two daugh- Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., CT on December 31, Grounds Superintendent for many ters, Erica Delvalle and Joshua Headen Webster, MA has been entrusted with 2018. He was born in years. Leonard enjoyed camping and of Danielson and Ashley Delvalle of her arrangements. A guest book is Putnam, CT, April spending time in retirement in Florida. Dayville, CT. She also has 13 grand- available at www.shaw-majercik.com 5, 1937. Leonard is son of the late He was always quick with a joke. He children. She had one sister that prede- where you may post a condolence or Forest and Cora (Perrault) Albee. On loved spending time with his fami- ceased her, Bernice Alicia of Danielson. light a candle. November 17, 1956, he was united in ly and his beloved pets Teddy, Colby She was born in Bronx, NY daugh- marriage to Hazel (LeBlanc) Albee. He and Thumper. The family would like is survived by his 7 children, Kim to thank Dr. Alessandro, the medi- (Ron) DuBreuil of Plainfield, Timothy cal professionals at UMASS, the staff Sabina Baldyga, 89 (Robin) Albee of Brooklyn, Donna (Joe) at Westview Healthcare and Rehab Russo of Griswold, Leonard Albee Jr. Center, Whittier Rehab Hospital, and WEBSTER – (Tercjak) Krukowski and had lived of Brooklyn, Irene (Dave) Hayward Davis Place for their care and sup- Sabina (Krukowski) here since 1964. of Pomfret, Lori (Hal) Malstrom of port. A Mass of Christian Burial was Baldyga, 89, died With her husband, Mrs. Baldyga Brooklyn, Tabitha Albee of Brooklyn, held at Our Lady of La Salette Church, Thursday, January co-owned Apollo Pizza in Webster for his 21 grandchildren and 9 great-grand- located at 25 Providence Road, 3, 2019 at home sur- 14 years before retiring in 1995. children, his special niece Lisa Marquis Brooklyn, CT on Saturday, January 5, rounded by her fam- She was a member of Saint Joseph and his faithful companion Colby. He 2019 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers memo- ily. Her husband of Basilica. She was devoted to her family is also survived by his brother Ronald rial donations can be mailed to Putnam 54 years, Stanislaw T. all her life. She kept a special place in (Marie) Albee, Anita Palazzo, Kathy Bank, 125 Wauregan Rd. Danielson, CT Baldyga, died in 2004. her heart for her country of birth. (Thomas) Payne and was predeceased 06239 in memory of Leonard F. Albee, She leaves a The family would like to express their by brother James Albee, and sister Sr. all donations will be gifted towards son, Andrew Baldyga and his wife deep appreciation to Dr. Piotr Grabias Rena Morrison. Leonard was previous- a therapy dog in his name. The Shaw- Elizabeth of North Grosvenordale, and to Dr. Beata Stancel-Grabias for ly employed by RB Green & Sons, Jolley Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School CT; 3 daughters, Helena E. Baldowski their care and concern for Sabina Concrete, Cliff Green & Sons and until St., Webster, MA has been entrusted and her husband George of Webster, during her illness. his retirement in 1998 he was employed with his arrangements. A guest book is Basha Baldyga of Northborough, and The funeral was held on Tuesday, by the Town of Brooklyn for 29 years. available at www.shaw-majercik.com Margaret Baldyga of Webster, with January 8, from the Sitkowski & In those years, he held the positions where you may post a condolence or whom she lived; 4 grandchildren, Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School of canine officer & town mechanic, light a candle. Richard Baldowski, Julie Matthews, Street, with a Mass at 10:30 AM in Saint Izabela Baldyga and Timothy Baldyga; Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street. a great-grandson, Xavier Matthews; and Burial was in Saint Joseph Garden of a niece in Poland. She was predeceased Peace. Visitation was held from 9:00 Nancy D. (Ketterman) Cucchi, 64 by her sister Wanda Smurgorzewska of to 10:00 AM on Tuesday morning in the CHARLTON October of 2018 and was a former mem- Poland. funeral home prior to the Mass. – Nancy D. ber of Business Network International. She was born in Ostroleka, Poland, www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com (Ketterman) Cucchi, Her life was defined by her adoration the daughter of Chester and Helen M. 64, died peacefully on of her sons, treasured time spent with Sunday, December her friends and family, but above all 30, 2018, at the else, she absolutely cherished spend- Scott Giroux, 62 UMass Memorial ing time with all of her grandchildren. Medical Center – Her passions in life were gardening, STURBRIDGE- in the area all his life. Memorial Campus in antiquing, and motorcycle riding with Scott Giroux, 62, of He graduated from Tantasqua Worcester, surround- her husband Bill. She will always be Ridge Hill Road, died Regional High School in 1974. ed by her family. She is survived by her remembered as a person who celebrat- Sunday, December He worked for J.I. Morris Co., in husband of 41 years, William E. Cucchi; ed and embraced life. 30, in an automobile Southbridge for over 20 years. He also two sons, Eric W. Cucchi and his wife The family would like to extend their accident on Route 131 worked for Worcester State Hospital Jennifer of Dudley, and Marc T. Cucchi deep appreciation to the nurses and and Hall Road. and Harrington Hospital. and his wife Michelle of Danielson, staff that work at the UMass Memorial He leaves his moth- Scott was an avid Boston sports fan. CT; a brother, Randall D. Ketterman Medical Center -- Memorial Campus er Nancy (Hattin) He enjoyed computer technology. Scott of Monson; a sister, Deborah J. Gray Critical Care Unit (CCU). Nancy’s fam- Giroux with whom will be remembered for being a great of Yarmouth Port; four grandchildren, ily will be eternally indebted to the tire- he lived, two sisters Kathleen McGrath friend to many people. Hunter, Charlie, Henry, and Finn; and less, compassionate, and professional of Yardley, PA., Christine Marchand His calling hours were 2 to 4PM, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, care they all provided her. of Grafton, his wife Sylvia (Ashleigh) Saturday, January 5, in the Belanger- and cousins. She was born in Palmer, Memorial calling hours are Friday, Giroux of Fiskdale, a step-grandson Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. daughter of the late Randall G. and January 11, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. at Richard Denis of Woodstock, CT., niec- Southbridge. Priscilla A. (Tomlinson) Ketterman, Paradis-Givner 357 Main St., Oxford. es, nephews, aunts and uncles. An online guestbook is available at and lived in Monson before moving to A graveside service will be held at 10 Scott was born in Southbridge the www.BelangerFuneralHome.com Charlton 42 years ago. She graduated a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019, son of the late Henri Giroux and lived from Monson High School in 1972 and at Westridge Cemetery in Charlton. received her associate’s degree from Please meet directly at the cemetery. In Springfield Technical Community lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Robert A. Regis College in 1974. may be made to the M.S.P.C.A., 350 BROOKLYN – a brother, Richard Regis and his wife Mrs. Cucchi worked in small busi- South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA The Lord has called Naomi of Brooklyn; and two sisters ness administration and bookkeep- 02130, or to a charity of one’s choice. Robert home, passing Nancy Lohbush and her husband ing for many years before retiring in paradisfuneralhome.com away peacefully in Rudy of Danielson; and Ann Crowe his home on Friday, and her husband Howard of Valencia, January 4, 2019. He Pennsylvania; and many nieces and Cynthia Whitney Libby, 84 was the loving hus- nephews. He was predeceased by a PUTNAM -- On January 3, name (Seabury Byron Libby). She mar- band of Patricia son, the late Michael Robert Regis, his 2019 Cynthia Whitney Libby, 84 of ried him, raised 3 children and worked (Renaud) Regis. Born brother, Raymond Regis, and sister, Putnam put away her rolling pin and alongside him in Libby’s Supermarket. in Danielson, he was Lorraine Breault. lasagna pans, turned Cynthia’s adventures in retail the son of the late Lucien and Phyllis Relatives and friends are invit- off the Hallmark (Kmart-where she was literally (Piette) Regis. ed to visit with Robert’s family from channel and left to their biggest cheerleader) and at the Robert attended St. James School 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, join her husband of Brooklyn Public Schools where she and Harvard H. Ellis Technical High January 12, 2019 in the Valade Funeral 54 years at the big was a teacher’s aide, served as a back- School in his youth. As a young man, Home and Crematory, 23 Main St, N. party in the sky. Born drop to her true passion as the consum- he worked for many years in the labor- Grosvenordale, followed by a Mass in Houlton, Maine mate hostess. A quintessential extro- er’s union. Bob would later go on to of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. at on August 5, 1934 she vert, with an enormously generous work for Rogers Corp. He started and St. James Church, 12 Franklin St, was the beloved and heart, she loved entertaining people operated his own business, Bob Regis Danielson. Burial will follow in Holy devoted daughter in and outside her home. Line Striping. He had many interests Cross Cemetery. of Dr. Arthur and Cynthia leaves daughters Karen and and hobbies including being a com- Memorial donations may be made in Gladys (Morehouse) Whitney and Diane (husband Paul, children James municant of St. James Church, and a Robert’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s the adoring younger sister of Arthur, and Katherine) and son Kevin who will member of the Knights of Columbus. Hospital, Memorials Processing, 501 Jr. (Sonny). She graduated from Old miss her apple pies, bunny cakes, lob- He enjoyed playing the drums for many St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Town High School where she joined ster feasts, (seriously) over the top hol- bands at local restaurants, Treasure For memorial guestbook visit www. forces with a group of merrymakers iday decorations and “You want it, get Island, Stables, Perrini’s, and the Irish GilmanAndValade.com. called the Jolly Juniors, with whom she it” approach to life. American Club. He also enjoyed play- rendezvoused in New England coastal A brief goodbye was held Monday, ing the organ at home, riding motorcy- towns 60 years past graduation. January 7, 2019 at Smith Walker Funeral cles, playing pool, driving his Camaro’s, Cynthia attended the University Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Burial cookouts at his sister’s beach house in of Maine where after falling will be in Grove Street Cemetery. Jerusalem, Rhode Island, and spending LEGALS asleep face down in a book too Donations may be made to Day Kimball time with family at Alexanders Lake NOTICE TO CREDITORS many times, she shelved her Hospital Healthcare or Hospice of at his parent’s cottage. Most of all, he ESTATE OF Kenneth W Hunter own books and went on to shelve oth- Northeast Connecticut, PO Box 632, enjoyed spending time with his only (18-00491) ers in the university library. There Putnam, CT 06260. Share a memory grandchild, April, who absolutely lit The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of she entranced a young country at www.smithandwalkerfh.com up his life. the Court of Probate, District of North- boy with squeaky shoes and a funny In addition to his wife Patricia, Robert east Probate Court, by decree dated is survived by his daughter, Brenda Cotnoir and her husband Jeffrey of December 20, 2018, ordered that all Bruce Brewer, 50 Putnam; a son, Gary Regis and his claims must be presented to the fidu- wife Bonnie of Woodstock; a grand- ciary at the address below. Failure to DANIELSON -- had a special fondness for his cats. daughter, April Regis of Woodstock; promptly present any such claim may Bruce Brewer, 50, Bruce is survived by his mother result in the loss of rights to recover on died on December 25, Dorothy McCall and stepfather James such claim. 2018 at Davis Place in McCall of Dayville, his brother Brian Brenda Duquette, Clerk Danielson after a cou- Brewer of Brooklyn, and his niece and Cindy Ellen The fiduciary is: rageous fight with nephew Hannah and Noah Brewer. cancer. A memorial service will be held at Giguere, 51 Barbara M Hunter Bruce was born the Danielson Church of the Nazarene c/o Frank G. Herzog, Esq., on July 14, 1968 in on January 17 at 6:00pm, followed by a Cindy Ellen Giguere, 51 passed away Borner, Smith, Aleman, Herzog & Putnam, to Dorothy reception. Light refreshment will be on December 27, 2018 at her home in Cerrone, LLC, McCall. He graduated from Killingly served. Windham, Maine. Cindy was born in 155 Providence Street, PO Box 166, High School in 1988. He worked for In lieu of flowers, donations can be Putnam on February 27, 1967 to Robert Putnam, CT 06260-0166 Staples Inc. in Putnam for 24 years. made to Paws Cat Shelter, Inc., 240 and Patricia (Anthony) Giguere. She January 11, 2019 Bruce had the kindest heart which he Rt 171, Somers Tpke., Woodstock, CT grew up in Danielson attending St shared with everyone he knew and 06281 James School and was a 1985 graduate of Killingly High School. She later moved NOTICE TO CREDITORS to Maine and continued a career in sales ESTATE OF Ronald R Morin at Guardian Industries and later for Cold (18-00472) Robert S. Hand, 83 River Vodka. She was predeceased by The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of STURBRIDGE- Robert S. Hand, 83, Diana Marciel of Fairhaven, MA. her father Robert Giguere. Besides her the Court of Probate, District of North- a longtime resident of Sturbridge died He was born in New Bedford, MA, mother she is survived by her broth- east Probate Court, by decree dated Saturday, January 5, 2019, at UMass son of Samuel and Loretta (Desautels) ers Craig Giguere and his wife Sharon December 28, 2018, ordered that all Memorial Medical Center. Hand. He was a retired lineman for of Danielson, Michael Giguere and his claims must be presented to the fidu- His wife was the late Doris Bozrah Light and Power Company. He wife Julie of Danielson, her sister Lynn ciary at the address below. Failure to (Provencal) Hand who died January served in the Army National Guard Bernard and her husband Michael of promptly present any such claim may 23, 2013. for 8 years. Danielson and several nieces and neph- ews. Cindy was a smart, funny and beau- result in the loss of rights to recover on He is survived by his daughters Funeral services will be held at the such claim. Monique Griffith and her husband convenience of the family. Sansoucy tiful person and we will always hold Robert of Danielson, CT, and Suzanne Funeral Home, 40 Marcy Street, onto those memories of her. Burial will Heather Robinson, Clerk Esquintin and her husband Fernando Southbridge is assisting with the be private and at the convenience of the The fiduciary is: of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 4 grandchildren, arrangements. www.sansoucyfuneral. family. Mark J. Morin, 535 River Road, 2 great-grandchildren, and a sister com Putnam, CT 06260, (860)428-4810 January 11, 2019 B8 % Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 11, 2019 Melissa Aucoin- Pelletier, 49 NEWINGTON – beloved children, Devon Dusseault OBITUARIES Melissa (Aucoin) and his wife Ashley of Windsor Locks; Pelletier, 49, of her daughters, Jillian Dusseault Clark Richard Street, and her husband Dave of Suffield, and passed away on her granddaughter Elouise Clark, Jeffrey Michael St. Onge, 46 Wednesday, January Rowan Pelletier of Newington, and CAPE CORAL, Christian St. Onge and his mother 1, 2019. She was Willow Pelletier of Newington; her FLORIDA -- Jeffrey Lisa Stanley of Brooklyn; daughter, the wife of Robert sister, Allison Darigan and her hus- Michael St. Onge, Ani St. Onge, and her mother Aja Pelletier. Born in band John of Woodstock; her nieces, 46, of Cape Coral, Reeser of Wellfleet Massachusetts, Putnam, she was Meghan and Hannah Darigan; and Florida, formerly of mother, and Suzanne St. Onge of Cape the daughter of Peter and Elizabeth her nephews, Jeter and Rory Darigan Putnam, passed away Coral, Florida, his brother, Jason and Aucoin. all of Woodstock; her Aunt, Lorraine onDecember 26, sur- his wife Amy St. Onge of Thompson, Melissa received her master’s Bazinet; and her grandmother, rounded by his lov- and Matthew St. Onge of Cape Coral, degree in education from St. Joseph Florence Aucoin and numerous ing family. Jeff was Florida, his niece Savannah and neph- University. She was a dedicated other aunts, uncles, cousins and dear a beloved father, son, ews Isaac and Caleb, as well as many and well-liked educator for various friends. She is predeceased by her son, brother, and friend. Jeff loved the other dear family and friends Jeffrey schools and published a book titled the late Brendan D. Dusseault; and her water and spent many days fishing the was predeceased by his father Andre “The Secrets of the Wee People.” Her uncle, the late Theodore Bazinet. mangrove and shallow waters around St. Onge. A memorial will be held true passion was the performing arts. As was Melissa’s request, services Pine Island sound in search of red- on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from She enjoyed singing and acting with are private and have been entrust- fish and snooker. Jeff was also a very 5pm to 7pm at the Fuller Metz Funeral numerous theater groups. Her beau- ed to the Gilman Funeral Home and talented mechanic and enjoyed work- Chapel. A prayer service will be con- tiful voice was evident while singing Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam. ing with his hands on his motorcycles ducted at 7pm. In lieu of flowers, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Memorial donations may be made and other projects. He was employed memorial contributions may be sent Church in Wethersfield. Melissa will to N.A.M.I (the National Alliance on for much of his life in the automo- to the American Diabetes Foundation always be remembered for her viva- Mental Illness) 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., tive industry, most notably working at http//www.diabetes.org cious personality and her bright smile. Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203. For beside his father at Northeast Auto in Or https://captainsforcleanwater. In addition to her parents and hus- memorial guestbook visit www. Thompson, where he began his career. org band, Melissa is survived by her four GilmanAndValade.com. Jeffrey leaves behind his son, Nancy A. Pershula, 81 Gertrude M. Latici, 99

NORTH favorites, drinking tea and Dunkin’ WOODSTCK Boat Club, past President of both GROSVENORDALE Donuts coffee. She never owned a dish- – Gertrude M. the New England and Connecticut – Nancy (Nachajko) washer because she liked washing (Moynihan) Latici, Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Pershula, 81, passed dishes! Most of all, she enjoyed spend- 99, of Roseland Park along with her friends, had a seat at away on Thursday, ing time with her family and friends. Rd., died Saturday the Boston Symphony Orchestra for December 27, 2018 Nancy is survived by her daugh- evening, January 5, over 20 years. in UMass Memorial ter, Joi Belforti and her husband Paul 2019 at the home of her Gertrude is survived by two sons, Hospital. She was of Lake Forest, Illinois; her sister, daughter, with her Steven Latici and his wife Laura of the loving wife of the Elizabeth Recko of Wilsonville; her loving family. She Gilmanton, New Hampshire and late Joseph Pershula brother, Ronnie Nachajko of Putnam; was the loving wife Renald Latici of Woodstock; three for over 50 years. Born in Webster, her grandchildren, Jody L. Pellecchia, of sixty-six years to the late Bruno N. daughters, Cristina Latici and her hus- Massachusetts, she was the daugh- Morgan Ann Pellecchia, Max Belforti, Latici who died on September 24, 2011. band Justin McAvoy of New York, New ter of the late Chester and Elizabeth and Kyle Belforti. She was prede- Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, York, Elena Latici of Bologna, Italy, (Lemanski) Nachajko. ceased by her daughter, the late Jody she was the daughter of the late Henry and Jennifer Latici of Woodstock; a Mrs. Pershula received her master’s Ann Pellecchia. Joseph and Ethel Agnes (Mellavin) sister, Phyllis Coulp of Hampton, New degree in Art History and was a teach- Calling hours were held on January Moynihan. Hampshire; a brother in law, Donald er for the Killingly School System for 5, 2019 in the Valade Funeral Home She was a 1938 graduate of the Latici of Montvale, New Jersey; five 25 years. She loved reading, going to and Crematory, in N. Grosvenordale Massachusetts General Hospital grandchildren, Justin Latici, Margot the beach in Duxbury, Massachusetts, which was followed by a funeral School of Nursing. One of her first Stern, and Finn, Blaise, and Millicent watching the Red Sox, and had a per- service in the funeral home. Burial assignments was to tend victims of the Latici-McAvoy; and three great grand- sonal interest in Egyptian archeology. will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. infamous Coconut Grove Nightclub children Emma and Alden Latici and She also had a passion for seafood- For memorial guestbook visit www. fire. Joslin Stern; and several nieces and haddock and scallops were among her GilmanAndValade.com. Mrs. Latici worked as a nurse anes- nephews. She was predeceased by a thetist at Day Kimball Hospital for brother, Fred Moynihan and three thirty years and Framingham Union sisters, Elaine Herindeen, Barbara Eleanor W. Strand, 97 Hospital for ten years. Drinan, and Helen Moynihan. In 1963, Gertrude and her husband The family wishes to thank all of the WOODSTOCK -- Eleanor W. Strand, and his wife Janet of Woodstock, Bruno purchased their beloved cot- wonderful caregivers over the past 14 97, of Woodstock died Wednesday, grandchildren Sara K. Seigler and tage, “Tuckaway” on Nantucket years, in particular, Danielle Burgess, December 26, 2018, surrounded by her husband Joshua of Dedham, Island, which they generously shared Angela Fontaine, Mary Kimball and her family at Day Kimball Hospital in Massachusetts, Sgt. Tim Strand and with their friends and family. After Carol Petrucci as well as all of the Putnam. She was the wife of the late his wife Nichole of Sandy Hook, a great her retirement, they moved to the Roland Strand, he died in 1999. She granddaughter Remi C. Strand, many visiting nurses from Day Kimball was born January 12, 1921 in Boston, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was Island and remained there until 2009. Homecare. Massachusetts, daughter of Ernest L. predeceased by her daughter Kathleen While on Nantucket, she was a mem- A Memorial Mass at Most Holy and Christine (McWilliam) Wallen. L. Strand, she died in 1961. ber of the Nantucket Anglers Club, Trinity Church will be held in the She was a graduate of Woodstock A Memorial Service was held a volunteer at the Hospital Thrift Spring. Funeral arrangements have Academy class of 1938. A lifelong Saturday, January 5, 2019 at The Shop and the annual daffodil show been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral resident of Woodstock, she enjoyed Evangelical Covenant Church, where she won many ribbons for her Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., reading, word puzzles, crocheting and Woodstock. Burial will be private in prized daffodils. Gertrude was an avid Putnam. Memorial donations in baking. Eleanor was a life member of Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock. In lieu skier, reader, gardener, and enjoyed Gertrude’s memory may be made to the Woodstock Evangelical Covenant of flowers donations may be made listening to music and bird watching. Day Kimball Homecare- visiting nurs- Church in Woodstock, where she was to Paws Cat Shelter, PO Box 31, S. She was also active in the Woodstock es, 320 Pomfret Street Putnam, CT involved with the Ladies’ Aid. She was Woodstock, CT 06267 or Jimmy Fund, and Pomfret communities serving 06260 or the Nantucket Land Council, an avid fan of the UCONN Women’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO as a member of the Woodstock Theft P.O. Box 502, Nantucket, MA 02554. Basketball team and she loved her two Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284. Share Detecting Society, Woodstock Fire For memorial guestbook visit www. cats. a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh. Department as an EMT, the Pontefract GilmanAndValade.com. She leaves her son Stephen Strand com

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January Creamy Hot Cocoa 7 mimutes to make • 4 servings • 310 cals Ingredients 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup white sugar 1 pinch salt 1/3 cup boiling water 3 1/2 cups milk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. Blend in the boil- ing water. Bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. Simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. Watch that it doesn’t scorch. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! Remove from heat and add vanilla. Divide between 4 mugs. Add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Per Serving: 310 calories; 8.7 g fat; 52.8 g carbohydrates; 9.3 g protein; 28 mg cholesterol; 102 mg sodium. Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 11, 2019 B9

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Maura www.Vondeckrealty.com Von Deck Office (860) 564-1138 • Cell: (860) 455-6063 OPEN HOUSE New Luxury 403 Lainey Lane, Killingly CT 06239 REAL ESTATE Townhouse Saturday and Sunday • Jan 12 & 13th • 11-1 pm

FOR LEASE 2 bedroom 1.5 bath, granite countertops, stainless appliances, central air, full RETAIL or OFFICE SPACE basement, garage, porch and deck overlooking the pond. Low HOA fees $125 a month. Minutes to RI and MA with easy access to I395 and RT 6. Beautiful water views with over 2400 SF of Call Maura for details 860-455-6063 space available in a standalone brick building with a full kitchen & 3 bathrooms located on busy Rt. 16 in Uxbridge, MA A Place To Call Home… KILLINGLY-You must see this PUTNAM-Just remodeled!! PLEASE CONTACT 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch that 3 bedroom, 1 bath Cape sits nicely on .29 of an acre in Capron Corp. at 508-278-9191 a quiet Killingly neighborhood style home. New stainless to believe all it has to offer. steel appliances, counters, Hardwood floors throughout cabinets and tile floor in most of the home, attached kitchen; bathroom offers garage, central air conditioning new tub and vanity, gleaming are just a few of the nice refinished hardwood floors VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS features here. The kitchen is throughout, newly painted Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager POMFRET-Hidden from the road and nestled on over 7 acres, sits this large and sunny with loads of in and out. Storage shed “Every Home, Every Week” custom built contemporary-style home. The fully equipped, generous- storage. The patio overlooks a for your lawn/gardening/ sized kitchen opens into a free-flowing dining/living area highlighting private backyard. Save energy snow equipment. Walking a cozy fireplace and a stunning cathedral ceiling providing a feeling of with the solar panels that have distance to entertainment, spaciousness and light. A relaxed and casual family room, a privately set office, a much-desired first-floor master suite with walk-in closet and been recently installed. Priced shopping, and restaurants Open House Directory en-suite bathroom, and a laundry room are also located on this level. The at only $174,900 this home and only minutes to I-395 second floor houses 2 additional bedrooms, the guest bath, a sewing/crafts won’t last for long. Call today North or South. $149,900 room, and as a bonus, additional office space. A 2-car garage and mudroom for your private viewing. ADDRESS TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/ round out this clearly “one of a kind” offering. $359,900 PHONE SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2019

KILLINGLY 26 Isabella’s Pl 10-Noon $199,900 Mary Collins 860-336-6677 Berkshire Hathaway HS

THOMPSON-Sitting on 1.5 acres is this large 2 family with each home having over 2,000 sq. ft. The main home features 4 bdrms., 1 PUTNAM-In Love with Yesteryear..you can return to a quieter and gentler PUTNAM-Gambrel Colonial style home located in residential neighborhood ½ baths, 2 living rooms, formal dining room along with a full walk up place in this 10 room, four bedroom, 1.5 bath Victorian home with spacious walking distance to downtown and amenities. Owner has lovingly taken care attic with additional storage space. The second home features at sun drenched rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings, and French of this home and has done recent renovations to kitchen and bath, as well as least 3 bdrms, large living room, open kitchen, a full bath and more doors. Living room with Nashua wood stove to cuddle up on cold evenings; new carpeting and fresh painting throughout. The first floor houses the formal space to make your own. The home has a detached 2 car garage, and formal dining and living room, updated kitchen and bathroom. Laundry dining room with french door and corner cupboard, a sizeable living room room/pantry is close to the kitchen for convenience. Enjoy the side with a working wood fireplace, a glassed and fully heated sunroom as well as newer boilers, hot water heaters, oil tanks, and much more. Needs a fully remodeled eat-in kitchen with new appliances. There are sliders onto some TLC to bring to the finish but has very good bones and a ton covered porch for your morning coffee. Lovingly maintained and complete a backyard patio accessible from the kitchen. The 3 bedrooms and renovated of space! Could possibly be split into a 4 family or more. $199,900 with a two car detached garage, this home sits on .24 of an acre. Call today full bath are all on the 2nd floor. As a bonus, there is a detached 2 car garage. If your open house isn’t for your private viewing. Realtor owned. $219,900 $179,900 listed here... P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 Call your Realtor® Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net

his cape style home has everything and more and is worth more than just a drive by! This home features 2 Bedrooms T& 1 bathroom and is a Bungalow style home on a corner lot with tons of character. The walk-up attic is a great bonus with two partially finished rooms that could easily be converted into living space if more space is needed. The home has a newer/ updated kitchen with nice stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and a nice open floor plan from the kitchen thru the dining area to the spacious living room. There is a great little mudroom off the side entry door and the enclosed front porch makes great extra living space. One car detached garage. Home has been nicely updated and has a newer roof, & brand new boiler & hot water heater. Home is connected to public utilities. There is off street parking and a great little semi-private yard for peaceful Villager enjoyment. $159,900 176 Maple Street, Killingly Homescape

P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. • Thompson CT Ph: (860)923-3377 F: (860)923-5740 www.johnstonrealestate.net Ryan Lajoie 860-428-6446 CT & MA Licensed [email protected] B10 % Killingly Villager % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 11, 2019 Deborah Lynn Adams Huesser, 59 OBITUARIES WOODBURY, homemade desserts, and her dear NEW JERSEY kitty, Sophie. Debbie was predeceased -- Deborah Lynn by her beloved mother, Marilyn. She Susan A. DesChenes, 59 Huesser (née Adams), will be sadly missed and lovingly 59, of Woodbury, remembered by her husband, Robert, CHERRY VALLEY – Susan A. Department Store in Auburn for sev- passed suddenly her father and step-mother, Edward (Meschke) DesChenes, 59, of Main eral years. Previously, she worked at into the arms of her (Roy) and Irene Adams of Connecticut, Street, died Thursday, December 27, Children’s Friend in Shrewsbury for 3 Savior on the morn- her sister, Mary Dennison, and her 2018, at the Meadows of Leicester. She years. She enjoyed cooking, word puz- ing of Christmas niece and nephew, Nikki and Ryan, is survived by her husband of 40 years, zles, and trips to Old Orchard Beach in Eve. Debbie was born and her cousins, Carol, Jeffrey, and Michael J. DesChenes of Cherry Valley; Maine. Most of all, she enjoyed spend- in Connecticut, and spent her child- Jonathan. She was the cherished three children, Andrew DesChenes of ing time with her family. hood there with her parents, Roy and daughter-in-law of Robert and Helen Boston, Jessica Standing and her hus- Memorial calling hours are Monday, Marilyn Adams, and her sister, Mary. Huesser of Woodbury and dear sister- band James of Oregon, and Meagan January 14, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at A graduate of Nyack College, Debbie in-law of Linda and Kevin McDavid of DesChenes and her husband Sal of Los Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 earned her Master’s degree from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and David Angeles, CA; her father, Richard W. Main St., Oxford. A prayer service

The University of Connecticut, and Huesser of New York, New York, and a Meschke of Auburn; and her brother, will be held at 8 p.m. on Monday at the taught elementary school for many favorite aunt to many nieces and neph- David Meschke of Thompson, CT. She conclusion of the calling hours. Burial years at The Pioneer Valley Christian ews. Visitation was held Saturday at was born in Holyoke, daughter of the will be private at a later date. In lieu Academy. In 2008, Debbie married the Hardingville Bible Church 979 late Anita A. (Beaudry) Flowers, and of flowers, memorial contributions Robert Huesser, the love of her life, Whig Lane Rd. Monroeville, New lived in Paxton for many years before may be made to the National Brain and moved to Woodbury. She was a Jersey under the direction of DAVIS moving to Cherry Valley in 2011. She Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St., Suite 200, loving daughter-in-law, sister-in- law, & WAGNER FUNERAL HOME. graduated from Auburn High School Newton, MA 02458. and aunt to all of Bob’s family. Debbie Interment will be in Eglington in 1977. paradisfuneralhome.com was a much-loved third grade teacher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations Mrs. DesChenes worked at Macy’s at the Gloucester County Christian may be made to the Gloucester County School and an active member of the Christian School 151 Golf Club Rd. Hardingville Bible Church, where Sewell, NJ 08080. Memories and con- Chong S. Kozlowski, 70 she sang in the choir, volunteered in dolences shared at daviswagner.com DAYVILLE -- Chong S. Kozlowski, band Paul T. Kozlowski of forty years the nursery, and helped in children’s Donations may be made to: Gloucester 70, of Dayville, died January 3, 2019 at of Dayville. Calling Hours were held church. She found great happiness and County Christian School 151 Golf Club Brookside Nursing Home in Webster, Wednesday, January 9, at Gagnon and joy in serving others, baking delicious Road, Sewell NJ 08080 Massachusetts. She was born April 9, Costello Funeral Home in Danielson. 1948 in North Korea, daughter of Mr. A Funeral Service was held at at the and Mrs. Sook (Son) Kim. She was the Funeral Home, burial is in St. Joseph OBITUARIES are published at no charge. beloved wife of Paul T. Kozlowski they Cemetery, Dayville. Arrangements by were married on August 11, 1978 in Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, E-mail notices to charlie@villagernewspapers. Dayville. Chong was a homemaker and 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson. Share a com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. enjoyed trips to the casino. She loved memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. to crochet and garden, her flowers com

were beautiful. She leaves her hus-

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Requires excellent com- business GROUND, 4 years old, filter, 230/460V 3495RPM, 184T Round/Flat, Excellent Retaining munication skills, ability to multi- motor, all supplies included (ex- Frame/TEFC $100. 4 Motor Wallstone. $28/Ton task and be available for all shifts DESK & ERGONOMIC Did you find cept liner) Ready to go $950 or Speed Controls Hitachi J100, (508) 278-5762 Evening including nights, weekends, and 500 REAL ESTATE CHAIR (26”x56”) (worth $300) best offer 508-498-0166 leave 400/460V Best Offer. Call 5pm- USED men & women’s KING your pet? holidays. Applicants must have excellent condition $150 or best message 8:30pm 508-867-6546 COBRA DRIVERS $49 each. APCO or equivalent 40 hour dis- offer 860-923-0258 Or find a home 505 APARTMENTS FOR Call 860-481-5949 patcher training, CPR & First Responder Certifications, E911, ENT QUEEN SIZE BRASS BED, for one? R EMD, and LEAPS/CJIS Certifi- ANGLE IRON CUTTER For new, still in package $250. 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