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“Predicting rain doesn’t count. Building Arks does.” - Warren Buffett THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, January 31, 2020 Serving Thompson since 2005 Complimentary to homes by request Killingly employees trained in active shooter response DAYVILLE — All Killingly school employees (including administrators, teachers, cus- todians, paraprofessionals, office staff and bus drivers) participated in a four-hour professional development sem- inar on Jan. 21 provided by the Connecticut State Police on responding to active shooters. This training, known as the C-RAK training or “Civilian Response to Active Shooters” provided staff with informa- tion on the history of active shooter incidents, the profiles of active shooters and how to safely respond in a school set- ting. In the training, Trooper Jason St. John told staff that there is not one single blue- print for how to respond to an active shooter scenario. Courtesy photo “The goal is to know how to Killingly school employees with classroom “go-kits,” backpacks which respond, remain calm and look contain emergency items that teachers and staff carry out of the building for common-sense solutions in case of an emergency. that ensure your safety and the safety of your students.” spoke to the importance of the teachers and staff carry out of Following the training, the topic. “Our procedures are the building in case of an emer- state police answered ques- always evolving,” he added, gency. tions from district employees “and we invited the full dis- “We were fortunate to have on scenarios they may face. At trict here today for this discus- so many community members the conclusion of the questions, sion because safety is a topic from Westfield Church volun- Superintendent of Schools Mr. we approach together as a dis- teer their time to help support Steven Rioux acknowledged trict.” student safety,” said Assistant the sensitive nature of the This staff training was part of Superintendent Mr. Paul topic by encouraging staff to a series of safety related events Brenton who was coordinating self-assess how they felt after taking place in Killingly this the event. the training, with recognition month. On Jan. 16 volunteers Killingly Public Schools has Courtesy photo that safeguarding and protect- gathered to create classroom had procedures in place for Porter Barlow of Eastford last year with his winning spaghetti and ing children is an important “go-kits,” backpacks which meatballs cupcake. and emotional topic. He also contain emergency items that Turn To TRAINED page A2 Eastford Cupcake Wars near BY MIKE MORAN the baking contest on Feb. FOR THE VILLAGER 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Congregational Church, IN EASTFORD — This 8 Church Road in Eastford. Saturday is the first day of The delectable treats will DENIAL February and hearts turn to be judged in two categories: love — and cupcakes! If you (1) Recipe and (2) Display. love to bake them, decorate Each competition will have Charlie Lentz photo them, eat them or admire two age groups: Junior (ages them, then you will want to up to 15) and Senior (16 and DAYVILLE — Killingly be in Eastford next Saturday, up). In addition, “People’s High’s Trinity Angel, Feb. 8, for the town’s fourth Choice” awards will be pre- left, denies a shot by annual Cupcake Wars. All sented after attendees taste, Putnam High’s Laylah are invited to participate enjoy, and cast their votes. Chavez on Jan. 22 at Killingly High School. or just attend. The event is This year’s judges include High school sports cov- expected to be a great compe- Eastford’s First Selectman erage begins on page tition with many contestants Jacqueline Dubois, School B-1 of The Villager are already registered. Superintendent Dr. Donna sports section. “There will be highly deco- Leake, and Woodstock rated and delicious cupcakes Academy’s Associate Head for all attendees to sample of School, Holly Singleton. and vote for in the People’s To register go to www. Choice awards.” said Allison cceastfor.org/events or for Gormley, event coordinator. more information call 860- To compete, bring at 974-0294, or email to office@ least a dozen cupcakes to cceastford.com. Serving up ham, beans, and good will BY KAREN BUTERA was ham, baked beans, cole- enjoyed the music and fellow- EAST WOODSTOCK slaw, assorted breads, pickles, ship. Some folks came out to — What better way to spend ice cream and cake. Musical grab take-out. a Saturday night than to entertainment included Jeff “We usually have between share some ham and beans Wong and Ben Gould on the 150 and 200 people that come with the community — with guitar. out. Church parishioners the proceeds helping to share “We hold four fundraisers donate the food and church with those in need. The East a year. The Ham and Bean volunteers cook it,” said Price. Woodstock Congregational Supper is one of them,” said One family donated and Church held its annual Ham Rick Price of the Society cooked the baked beans. and Bean Supper on Jan. 25. Committee, which oversees the Someone else donated a check “We are a community based budget. to purchase the ham, while church — giving to the commu- The event has been going on another donated the coleslaw. nity. We have a food bank here. for about 10 years. Desert was also baked and We also give to Thompson “Our annual budget is about donated by church members. Ecumenical Empowerment $185,000 a year and these fund- “All of the money we make Group — TEEG for their fuel raisers help to support that,” selling tickets is all profit,” program, backpacks and food Price said. Price said. program. We also donate to the The dinner is very popular, As well as the supper, the Domestic Violence Shelter,” raising between $1,500 and church also has a Clothing said Christine Lessig, a long- $1,800. Church congregants as Drive Sale. For this event time church member. Karen Butera photo well as community members church members get a chance The event ran from 5 p.m. to James Roy and wife, Kayla, and daughter, Hannah, attend the East came out to show their support to clean out their closets. This 7 p.m. and for $10, with chil- while enjoying a delicious sup- Woodstock Congregational Church Ham and Bean Supper last Saturday Turn To HAM page A2 dren 10 and under free, there night. per at the same time. They also A2 • Friday, January 31, 2020 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Putnam High Wall of Honor inductees PUTNAM — The Putnam have led to several awards at sion cost him his eyesight, a lifelong pursuit of journalism least five years following sub- High School Wall of Honor national, state and local levels. but not his passion for golf. In and a desire to instill in others mission. Committee has released the His efforts were a major fac- 1976, he became the champi- the qualities of honesty, clarity Annual choices have been names of the five individuals tor in the establishment of the on of the National Blind Golf and empathy in their writings. difficult and tough deci- who will make up the Class of Hale YMCA in Putnam. Association. He has continued He has garnered numerous sions have been made by the 2020. Established in 2016, The Cutler was the only male to be an advocate for disabled awards for his literary achieve- Committee over the past four “Wall” recognition honors PHS graduate in the class of 1885. veterans despite the handicap. ments from published articles years. However, those honored graduates or those who have As rare as a high school edu- Macdonald developed an to novels, of which he has writ- to date have all met the criteria provided service to the school cation was in that period, he early interest in flying and felt ten six, including the latest, for selection and all have prov- through demonstrated spirit, used this springboard to head that the military was the ulti- Cargill Falls. en themselves in their respec- leadership, high standards of west and receive a degree mate career path. He began by In an effort to recognize tive fields and communities. citizenship and service to the from Michigan and a masters flying search and rescue mis- outstanding individuals who This represents a positive sign community. and law degree from Denver sions on medical evacuation have a direct connection with of the quality education that This fourth class of inductees University. It was in the field assignments and then taxied Putnam High School and to has been provided by Putnam include: Ronald Coderre, class of science that he excelled. He many of our nation’s leaders keep alumni connected with High School through the years. of 1959; Ira Cutler 1885; Jeffrey was selected for inclusion in to various locations, leading the school and community, the Members of the Wall of Jankot 1965; William Lychack Who’s Who in America and rec- to many and various military Putnam Board of Education Honor Committee include: 1984 and Jeffrey Macdonald ognized as an endowed chair at awards, including two Legion conceived the idea of a forum Nelson King, Chair; Lee 1976. Cutler is a posthumous the University of Denver. of Merit Medals. He retired as to celebrate graduate achieve- Konicki, Vice Chair; Susan induction. Jankot was an outstand- Colonel Macdonald but contin- ments and the result led to the Johnston, Secretary; Jeanne Coderre has been involved ing high school golfer who ues to pilot for Northwest and formation of a Wall of Honor. Benoit, Treasurer; Sandra with many aspects of the com- received his BS degree from Delta airlines. To date, 20 past graduates have Ames, David Gaudreau, James munity including politics, busi- Boston College.

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