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Vol. VIII, No. 31 Complimentary (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] Friday, April 26, 2013 THIS WEEK’S Affordable housing QUOTE “To win without grant announced risk is to triumph without glory.” STATE TO FUND $1.5M Pierre Corneille EXPANSION AT MAPLE COURTS BY MERYL E. WILLETT construction would help the VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Authority to raise its rev- KILLINGLY — Additional enue. affordable housing options “It is difficult to put money INSIDE are to become available to aside in reserve substantial senior citizens all over north- enough to meet the cost of A8 — OPINION eastern Connecticut due to a repairs and replacements. grant from the state. The buildings are more than A12 — SPORTS The Legislature announced 20 years old, and as the other B1 — CALENDAR last week that Maple Courts apartments get older there II, in Killingly, would be the are more repairs that need to B2-3— OBITS recipient of a $1.5 million be done,” said Greene. B3 — LEGALS Courtesy photos grant that will fund the con- An additional six apart- ments are expected to help Sara Hunt at the finish line the day before the Boston Marathon. struction of six additional B4 — CLASSIFIEDS housing options that will be generate additional revenue, offered in 2014. while offsetting some of the Senate President Pro repairs. Green reasoned that LOCAL Tempore Donald E. Williams, the new spaces wouldn’t need ‘It was total chaos’ D-Brooklyn, reported on the repairs immediately and the eve of the State Bond Authority could start saving Commission’s vote to help some money. fund the construction of the “The new apartments will QUIET CORNER RESIDENTS new units at Maple Courts in give us the flexibility to do SHARE EXPERIENCES AT THE Killingly, that the state owes more with our existing apart- its senior citizens quality, ments,” said Greene. OSTON ARATHON affordable housing options The Killingly Housing B M “so they may continue to live Authority will receive $1.5 in their hometowns, near million from the state to their friends and families,” expand the congregate facili- BY MERYL E. WILLETT Marathon in what was said Williams. “The new ty at Maple Courts II. The VILLAGER STAFF WRITER described as a coordinated units at Maple Courts II will new units are said to not only On Monday, April 15, at event, and an act of terror. provide homes for people help enhance the financial 2:50 p.m., Sara Hunt came to Hunt, of Putnam, who have been on the facili- sustainability of the facility Boxcar Museum a screeching halt. attempted to run her first ty’s waiting list.” but will do so without raising celebrates10 Years Thousands of hopeful marathon with the Dana Killingly Housing the rents of the existing runners and spectators Farber Marathon Challenge Authority Director Carol units. Page A3 from around the world wit- Team on Monday, April 15. Greene said construction for “Our rent will remain the nessed a manic, horrific Hunt had been training for the six new units would begin same for the next fiscal year,” SPORTS scene in downtown Boston. about a year in preparation as soon as possible. There are said Greene. “I don’t expect As reported, two explosive for the marathon, and upon Sara Hunt had her picture taken 43 apartments already on the the expansion to affect rent, devices went off near the by a friend before entering into Maple Courts II site, and finish line of the Boston according to Greene, the new Please Read MARATHON, page A11 the final stretch of the race. Please Read GRANT, page A15 Harmonies Riding for hunger and hops TEEG BIKE RIDE TO BENEFIT Offense Boosts Tigers POPULAR SPRING EVENT SET SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM Page A12 BY MERYL E. WILLETT TO TAKE OVER DANIELSON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER THOMPSON — When it BY MERYL E. WILLETT which was founded in 1991. EVERDAY ECOLOGIST VILLAGER STAFF WRITER comes to hunger aware- Driven by the local level, ness, there are several tac- PAGE A5 DANIELSON — New craft breweries and tasting tics used throughout the breweries and big breweries events have created a big state to help generate pub- FINANCIAL FOCUS alike hope to draw a crowd buzz in small towns lic awareness. to “Harmonies and Hops, throughout New England, It’s common to hear PAGE A7 Celebrating the Harmonies and have even been linked about walking for hunger of Spring” event in down- to many cultural events, are awareness, running … but town Danielson, Saturday, considered as tourism mag- biking? May 4. nets, and in some cases the This is an approach As consumers continue to craft beer scene has been unique to the Quiet lift their glasses to all things linked to job creation. Many Corner, more specifically, beer, more and more craft economic development com- to Carl Asikainen, brewery destinations are mittees, including the ones Community Program starting to pop up all over in Putnam and Danielson, manager at the Thompson Connecticut, and the Quiet have welcomed craft brew- Ecumenical Corner has tapped into this eries into their towns to Empowerment Group trend, offering thirsty visi- help drive local commerce. (TEEG) in Thompson. tors the chance to spend a In addition to the brew- On Saturday, June 1, day with their families eries mentioned above, TEEG is inviting the com- while sipping on some of more are set to be featured munity to come out and the local flavors to be fea- at the event. Brooklyn participate in either a 15- tured and enjoyed at the fes- natives Mike Teed and mile or 45-mile bike ride, tival. Corey Smith have been starting at 9 a.m., to bring Visit our website with Breweries to be show- embarking on establishing your smart phone or tablet awareness to the Summer cased include the their brewery, Black Pond Courtesy photo Feeding Program. device! Bloomfield brewery Brews, at 21 Furnace St., in TEEG Community Program Manager Carl Asikainen during the first Just scan the “QR code” Thomas Hooker, as well as Danielson, for about a year ever “Summer Food Bike Challenge.” Please Read RIDE, page A15 below with your device and the Willimantic Brewery, instantly be linked to our Please Read EVENT, page A14 website, www.villagernews- papers.com, where you can read the PDF versions of our newspapers! It’s as easy as that! ‘D’Vine’ tasting event to return to benefit Deary Fund BY MERYL E. WILLETT for Thursday, May 2, with eries, hayrides, hors d’oeu- chairman Tracie Gagnon, have a little more of some- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER tickets costing $30 in advance vres, music and all who the D’Vine Tasting has thing for everyone,” said BROOKLYN — The Golden and $35 at the door. Tickets attend will leave with a com- expanded its horizons to Gagnon. Lamb Buttery will once may be purchased at the memorative glass. include more local craft The list of vineyards and again play host to the annual DKH Development Office or Last year, the event, then breweries, and a moonshine breweries that are to be on D’Vine Tasting event that at northern branches of named the “D’Vine Wine distillery. hand, sampling their bever- serves as a fundraiser for the Putnam Bank. Tasting,” featured local “We realized last year that ages include Taylor Brooke, Deary Memorial Cancer Admission includes tast- wineries from eastern not everyone is a wine lover, Johnathan Edwards, Dalice Fund. ing from local and interna- Connecticut. However, this so we decided to add more Elizabeth, Sharpe Hill, Onyx The tasting is scheduled tional vineyards and brew- year, according to event variety. This way we would Please Read FUND, page A11 A2 • Friday, April 26, 2013 PUTNAM VILLAGER Old time games and Civil War papers eople continue to mention ber the name of the game or the F. Jones, Fisherville, severely; Wm. all the other paraphernalia for a games they played during KILLINGLY other rhymes. Does this ring a bell H. Bolles, Putnam, slightly; Moses P. large business. A ‘turnout’ has been their childhoods. with anyone? If so, please contact Wilcox, Putnam, slightly; Wm. D. made for the Railroad, so that the P AT 300 the Killingly Historical Center or e- Spicer, Putnam, leg, slightly; Serg’t bricks can be loaded directly from How many of you had Chinese mail me. Peter Carney,Willimantic, leg, flesh; the kiln. Some forty hands are jump ropes? Sheila Mills said that Marilyn Labbe checks her online Alonzo Halwick, Willimantic, already employed, and contracts these stretchy ropes were all in one MARGARET newspaper collection on a regular ankle.” have been taken for a quarter of a piece — no ends like regular jump WEAVER basis to see if anything new from “Putnam Locals. Important Sale million of bricks. This is an enter- ropes. Two girls would stretch the Northeastern Connecticut has been of Real Estate — The largest sale of prising move on the part of Mr. rope around their legs near their added. Much to her delight she real estate ever made in Putnam has Alexander, and bids fair to bring an ankles and a third would jump, recently found some “lost” issues of been made by the heirs of Smith ample recompense.” choosing one of a number of games. move his or her feet into different the Windham County Transcript Wilkinson to Thos. Harris of Rhode Join the Killingly Historical and She sent me an e-mail from her sections of the X in some pattern. from 1864, the Civil War time period. Island, son of B. F. Harris of Genealogical Society at 1:30 p.m. on Google search with the following: Instead of simply raising the rope, I thought I’d share a little of what Pomfret.