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Woodstock Villager WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Vol. XI, No. 34 Mailed free to requesting homes in Eastford, Pomfret & Woodstock Complimentary to homes by request (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] Friday, June 15, 2018 Patriots Day in Thompson BY OLIVIA RICHMAN dents — took this initiative motivator as well. NEWS STAFF WRITER very seriously. “Many of our students They not only started giv- have a family who cheer on THOMPSON — New ing out milk and fruit-based the Patriots. Many are season England Patriots star Derek smoothies from a local dairy ticket holders. So this really Rivers came to visit Thompson farm for just $1 as part of their hits home, having someone Middle School for the NFL’s breakfast program, but started like that tell you to eat healthy national Fuel Up to Play pro- a Walking Club. And according and get proper sleep,” said Tim gram. The famous and hum- to Principal Christopher Scott, Cooper, TMS’s physical educa- ble football player handed out there were four kids from the tion teacher. “Some students, smoothies to 5th and 6th grad- club that walked over 100 miles when we first were coming ers during lunch on June 8, this year. out with the initiative, weren’t gave a speech about the impor- “Physical activity and willing to participate. But now tance of proper nutrition and healthy eating are at the core they got to see the Walking sleep, and answered a few ques- of a healthy child. They learn Club members get a reward at tions about being friends with better. They’re more alert the end. It sets the tone for next Tom Brady. and engaged with the learn- year.” “Being from the New ing process if they are well- “To have a role model come England area, this means a lot fed and physically fit,” said and say to eat healthy... It real- to me,” said Rivers. “Promoting Health Educator Rose Palazzo- ly resonates with the kids. It dairy and great eating habits — Olivia Richman photo Gagnon. basically tells them, ‘If you great nutrition — and sleep is While those are huge benefits want to be a pro footballer, you New England Patriots player Derek Rivers handed out smoothies on June that should motivate anyone to need to do these things.’ ” said so important. It’s beneficial to 8 to 5th and 6th graders to promote Thompson Middle School’s addition move a bit more and eat a bit Scott. our growth. We can’t reach our of locally made smoothies to their breakfast program. maximum potential without it. healthier, having hometown Of course, Rivers told the stu- And getting to tell them at this desired Fuel Up to Play pro- ical activity component and a hero Rivers come and speak dents about his pretty intense age, it makes a big difference in gram Thompson Middle School way in which they incorporat- to the kids — and give auto- pro-football diet — which their lives.” had to complete a six-step ed healthy eating. Thompson graphs to Walking Club mem- included eating up to 5,000 To take part in the highly bers - was obviously a huge application, including a phys- Middle School staff — and stu- Turn To PATRIOTS page A16 Keep on rocking in the free world BY OLIVIA RICHMAN That’s their mission. And soon, Back By community, Cristina decided he wanted he was seven years old. For him, it all NEWS STAFF WRITER Popular Demand will be playing — once to start a band in the area that would started with three years of piano les- again — at the Veteran’s Coffeehouse play for free, entertaining the commu- sons. He quickly moved to guitar and DANIELSON — They call themselves BBQ on Tuesday, July 10 at 5 p.m. nity with rock and roll covers. bass. Back By Popular Demand for a reason. Back By Popular Demand began “It took me two years,” Cristina said. Turn To ROCKING page A16 The five band members come from all when keyboardist and percussionist “Because not everybody wants to play corners of the Quiet Corner to perform Bob Cristina came back to the area after for free.” for free for organizations, groups, busi- being gone for 35 years. With a love of But he found some passionate and nesses and fundraisers across the state. music, and a love for his hometown charitable musicians, willing to donate their time to the cause: Eastford resi- History marks dent Miriam Tefts provides the vocals, Baltic resident Dave Arpin plays the guitar and bass, Douglas George from Danielson plays the lead guitar and the spot in vocalist Julie Hemeon hails from Pomfret. All the musicians have been playing Pomfret and singing for decades, and they just have a love of music they can’t wait to share with everyone. It’s what they’re meant to do, said Cristina. “I just enjoy playing and playing with other people. It’s just the love of music. Getting out there, having fun, having people enjoy what they’re listening to,” Cristina said. Unfortunately, many local organiza- tions can’t afford to hire a band for their events, fundraisers or grand openings. That’s where Back By Popular Demand comes in. “I was in the service, the National Guard, and I was also a police officer for 10 years in South Carolina,” said Cristina. “I just see a lot of things hap- pen, a lot of people in need... We’re just Courtesy photo in the position to be able to let others Courtesy photos enjoy music with us, and what we do.” Back By Popular Demand Earlier this year, the DAR held a ceremony Cristina started playing music when on Memorial Day for “Real Daughter” Hannah Green Robbins, who is buried at the East Thompson Cemetery. BY OLIVIA RICHMAN NEWS STAFF WRITER THOMPSON — Join the Captain Noah Grant and Sarah Williams Danielson Chapters of the Connecticut Daughters of the Revolution on June 16 for a Grave Marking Ceremony honoring Revolutionary War patriot and mariner Albemarle Stone of Pomfret. Held at the Bruce Cemetery on River Road in Pomfret, the emotional and his- torically important ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Old Town House. These annual grave marking ceremo- nies are an important part of what the DAR do across the state. Because while all chapters can choose their own com- munity-oriented fundraisers and activ- ities, they often share the same values. “We want to bring it home to peo- ple that we had people right here in our community that were involved in the Revolutionary War,” said Chair Ida Ransom. “Unfortunately people today often don’t know their history.” Charlie Lentz photo Honoring history is a huge part of the DAR. Earlier this year, the DAR held a cer- AMERICAN LEGION SEASON OPENER emony on Memorial Day for Hannah Green Robbins, who is buried at the THOMPSON — Putnam American Legion Post No. 13’s Color Guard participated in pre-game ceremonies before Tri- East Thompson Cemetery. Robbins Town’s season-opening American Legion baseball game on Tuesday night. From left, Post Commander Ron Coderre, is considered by DAR to be a “Real Alan Joslin, Marc Coderre, Curt Prochowski, Rich Carnahan, and Charlie Leach. Story on page B-1 of today’s sports section. Turn To DAR page A16 A2 • Friday, June 15, 2018 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS NOW receives $5,000 donation from Rotaract Club THOMPSON — Northeast Director Sarah Wolfburg. “The $5,000 Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. (NOW) will be invested right back into the was the recipient of a $5,000 donation community and will help us immense- from the Quinebaug Valley Regional ly with our spring scholarships and Rotaract Club, presented at the club’s upcoming clinics.” fifth annual Celebration Dinner on The $5,000 in funds was generat- Wednesday, June 6. ed at the QVR Rotaract third annual “We could not be more thankful for Cornhole Classic on June 2nd at The the generosity and hard work of the Raceway Golf Club in Thompson. The Rotaract Club,” said NOW Executive tournament, which is the first of its kind in Northeast Connecticut, is an annual fundrais- er that benefits the Rotaract Club and a different non-profit part- ner each year. For 2018, NOW Courtesy photos was chosen as the non-profit benefi- NOW Executive Director Sarah Wolfburg, ciary, with funds center accepts $5,000 donation from QVR to support youth Rotaract Club members at the fifth annual wellness programs Celebration Dinner on June 6. and scholarships top three teams winning cash prizes. The in the 10-town event was supported by over two-dozen area. sponsors, all of which are local busi- The 2018 nesses in the region. In addition to their Cornhole Classic role as non-profit partner, NOW also featured 41 teams saw several board members partici- facing off in a pate in the event, including President bracket-style tour- Allan Rawson, Treasurer Julie Quinn, nament with the and board members Christine Collins, and Michele Geragotelis. NOW Board Emeritus members Eric Quinn and Earl Rosebrooks also took part with respec- tive family teams. Rosebrook’s team finished strongly in fourth place in the competition. HEATING & COOLING NOW is a non-profit human services Expert organization focused on youth well- ness. NOW provides children with the RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL opportunity to participate in area well- ness activities and athletics programs, offering scholarships to the youth of NOW President Allan Rawson and Boiler/Furnace Cleaning Air Conditioning the community with up to 95 percent NOW Fundraising Chair Christine Collins at of the cost being subsidized by NOW.
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