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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. He enlisted in Lychack is an associate pro- been honored and their plaques Gothreau, Carrie Riendeau and ness, health services, youth officers training school and fessor in the writing program are currently displayed on a Scott Pempek. Superintendent activities, sports journalism, became First Lieutenant in the at the University of Pittsburgh. “wall” in a corridor adjacent Dan Sullivan, Carrie Blackmar education and especially vet- 101st Airborne Division. While This position as writer and to the gymnasium. All nomi- and Lauren Konicki represent erans affairs. These affiliations in Vietnam, an enemy explo- teacher was achieved through nations remain on file for at the Board of Education. Getting a little tipsy for charity

BY KAREN BUTERA Some of the participating guest bar- FOR THE VILLAGER tender teams represented: Toy Story, Mortlake Fire Department, Team DAYVILLE — One thing to be Deary, Killingly Business Association, said for the Quiet Corner — bartend- Brooklyn Business Association and er-night-fundraisers are a well-support- Rotary Presidents. The teams took ed event. If you are going to go out and turns tending bar and raising tips from eat you might as support a fundraiser 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. where you can see friends that have the There was also a raffle where various same beliefs and your dollars can go to a gift baskets are donated. Tickets were worthy cause all at the same time. available for purchase and could be Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club held dropped in the basket of choice. its annual Guest Bartender Night on “The restaurant will be selling tickets Jan. 23 at the Golden Greek Restaurant. throughout the week to help us earn Multiple bartender teams raised tip more,” Kettle said. money to support the local charities The money raised for the evening will earmarked by the Rotary Club. go to a dictionary program for third Tim Kettle of Danielson is not only graders in the Brooklyn and Killingly a member of the Rotary Club but also public school districts and also St. Chairman of the Committee of the James School of Killingly. These third celebrity bartender event. They have graders receive their own dictionary. used different venues over the years. “Sometimes when we hand out schol- “We wanted to spread the wealth and arships we have had some of the recipi- was also looking for a larger venue,” ents say they still have their dictionary Kettle said. “This is our sixth year that they received in the third grade,” doing this. The staff of the restaurant said Kettle. and celebrities make drinks and the Throughout the year they also sup- Karen Butera photo tips go to the Rotary. The team that port other local non-profits. They sup- Tim Kettle, Rotary Club member and chairman of the Guest Bartender Night Committee. earns the most tips get bragging rights.” port N.E. Placement Services, Sexual There was an excited feel in the atmo- Assault Crisis Center, Thompson sphere. The families that came out Ecumenical Empowerment Group- every year,” said Kettle. open arms. There is already mention of enjoyed their meals and the drink tip- TEEG, and Generations. Back in October the club reached out returning for next year. pers were generous. Everyone seemed “We usually average $3,000 per year to the venue and were welcomed with to be in a festive mood. but it is our goal to raise more with TRAINED shooters. In addition to safety in the district with our safety continued from page A1­­­ procedures, the new go-kits con- teams and the state police, as Tai Chi & Qigong tain emergency medical supplies well as training for the school evacuations for some time, and such as SWAT-T tourniquets nurses on how to properly use Improving Strength, Balance & Well-Being the new go-kits are an expan- and ways for first responders to the new emergency trauma-kits sion of these procedures. The quickly identify and communi- which have been deployed to all decision to update the go-kits cate with staff in the case of an schools. There will also be fol- 10 Weeks: $120 was made after members of the emergency. low up discussions with building February 2 - April 5 district training team attend- Assistant Superintendent level teams on ways in which the Mr. Brenton stated that “next district can continue to support Sundays: 10:00 -11:15 ed a training provided by the state police academy on active steps for the district include a student safety.” walk-through of all schools Call (860) 208-1590 for additional information or email: [email protected] HAM continued from page A1­­­ Instructor: Barry Jessurun - 20+ Year Practitioner INC. “Tai- chi is often described as “meditation in motion,” but it might as THE SIDING STORE Siding • Roofing • Windows • Decks • Sunrooms event benefits both the donor and the well be called “meditation in motion.” There is growing evidence that church. 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The agency also launched new pro- grams in 2019, including Medication lation that would require equalization Assisted Treatment for opioid addiction of behavioral health services across the treatment, now available in both the state, so all residents have access to sup- agency’s Dayville and Windham area portive services that will assist them clinics. in improving and maintaining their But funding inequities continue to behavioral health. limit access to behavioral health ser- United Services, Inc. is a private, vices in northeastern Connecticut. Of non-profit and comprehensive behav- 20 state-funded mental health services ioral health center, creating healthy Courtesy photo provided in Connecticut, only seven are communities throughout northeast Connecticut for more than 55 years United Services hosted members of its General Assembly delegation at its annual legisla- available in northeastern Connecticut, according to information provided by by providing psychosocial, behavioral tive dinner Jan. 23. From left: United Services President/CEO Diane L. Manning, Rep. Greg health, chemical abuse, primary care, Haddad, D-Mansfield, Rep. Pat Wilson Pheanious, D-Ashford, Rep. Rick Hayes, R-Putnam, Rep. the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and care coordination, wellness and pre- Susan Johnson, D-Windham, Rep. Kevin Ryan, D-Montville, Rep. Brian Smith, D-Colchester, vention services to the community, Rep. Doug Dubitsky, R-Windham , Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, Rep. Anne Dauphinais, United Services President/CEO Diane and employee assistance program ser- R-Killingly, USI Board Member Linda Parsons, and Rep. Brian Lanoue, R-Griswold. L. Manning. “United Services continues to advo- vices for business and industry. With cate for equal dollars and access to 11 locations and a staff of over 200, DAYVILLE — State representatives in United Services’ efforts to meet the United Services operates more than 30 Rick Hayes (Putnam, Thompson) and behavioral health needs of the region. state-funded behavioral health pro- grams across the state,” said Manning. separate behavioral health programs, Anne Dauphinais (Killingly) were The evening meeting was host- including the only domestic violence among the legislators attending United ed at United Services’ new Windham “We appreciate the members of our General Assembly delegation, who took shelter for women and children in the Services, Inc. annual Legislative Dinner Regional Health and Wellness Center region. 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family with quality care and walk-in but do not have a PCP personal service. Patients can are provided with a recommen- Day Kimball clinic announces new hours expect a wide-range of services dation to one of Day Kimball available for low acuity health Medical Group’s caring practi- PUTNAM — Day Kimball p.m. Hours remain the same on for them.” issues, including on-site immu- tioners, extending the continu- Healthcare recently announced weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Day Kimball Healthcare’s nizations from mumps to chick- um of care beyond the walk-in that its Plainfield Walk-In and on major holidays from 9 Plainfield Walk-In Clinic pro- enpox, travel vaccinations, and visit. Clinic will observe new oper- a.m. to 3 p.m. vides fast, convenient access flu shots. The walk-in clinic fea- In the case of life threaten- ating hours, effective Jan. 27. “Providing the best care in to high-quality healthcare for tures six exam rooms with the ing medical issues or situations, The walk-in clinic is open seven Northeast Connecticut means common, non-life-threatening advantage of adjacent laborato- call 911 immediately, or report days a week and is located at assessing how our patients use conditions, such as minor inju- ry and imaging services when to the nearest emergency facil- Day Kimball Healthcare Center, our services and refining them ries and infections. It offers a required. ity. Day Kimball Healthcare’s 12 Lathrop Road, Plainfield. The to better suit our patients,” more affordable option for basic Patients who have an estab- Townsend Emergency Medical clinic opened in July of 2019 said Joseph Adiletta, inter- medical services than an emer- lished primary care provid- Center located at Day Kimball and provides non-life-threaten- im president, Day Kimball gency facility. No appointment er within the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam is open ing healthcare for children and Healthcare. “This adjustment to is necessary. Healthcare network are fol- 24 hours a day, seven days a adults. the Plainfield Walk-In Clinic’s The walk-in clinic’s experi- lowed-up with by their provider week. To learn more about Day The walk-in clinic’s new hours will allow us to accom- enced staff of physicians, physi- after their visit to the walk-in Kimball Healthcare’s Plainfield weekday hours are Monday modate more patients during cian assistants, and nurse prac- clinic as needed. And, patients Walk-In Clinic visit www.day- through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 a timeframe that is convenient titioners can treat the entire that receive treatment at the kimball.org/walk-in.

Jan. 24 Tesha Coy, 22, of 144 Woodstock Ave, Putnam Police Department Kayla Alimandi, 30, of 68 Smith Street Putnam, was charged with Disorderly Police Logs Putnam, was charged with Breach of Conduct / Assault in the third degree. Jan. 22 Peace in the second degree, Criminal Nathan Souza, 28, of 110 Clearview Austin Hunt, 22, of 24 Wilkinson St., Violation of a Protective Order. Dr., Brooklyn, was charged with Editor’s note: The information con- Putnam, was charged first degree sexu- Jack Ruoppo, 30, 144 Woodstock Ave, Violation of Conditions of Release in tained in these police logs was obtained al assault; Delivery of Liquor to a Minor Putnam, was charged with Disorderly the Second Degree. through either press releases or pub- Conduct / Interfering with an emergen- lic documents kept by the Connecticut Jan. 14 cy call. State Police Troop D and the Putnam Cody Lemay, 28, of 84 Sunset Hill Police Department and is considered the Road Thompson, was charged with account of the police. All subjects are Creating a Public Disturbance. Free considered innocent until proven guilty Zachary Moriarty, 26, of 826 Hartford Admission in a court of law. If a case is dismissed in Pike Dayville, was charged with court or the party is found to be innocent, Creating a public disturbance. Party Planning The Villager, with proper documenta- tion, will update the log at the request of Jan. 18 & 2020 the party. Colleen Russell, 32, of 26 Mill Street Putnam, was charged with Disorderly Wedding Expo Conduct; Assault in the third degree. March 15, 11:00-3:00 TROOP D LOG Christopher Lariviere, 34, of 26 Mill Street Putnam, was charged with Cake Sampling ~ Passed Appetizers DANIELSON Disorderly Conduct. Door Prizes ~ Raffles Cash Bar Jan. 21 Ryan Andrzeicik, 19, of 61 Perry St. Unit 103 Putnam, was charged with Brendon Michael Frost, 38, of 98 Water Pre-register at [email protected] & be Operating an Unregistered Motor Street, Apt. B, Danielson, was charged Vehicle entered to win a $100.00 gift card to Grill 37 with disorderly conduct, assault in the 3rd degreed and threatening in the 2nd Jan. 20 Hosted by Grill 37 • 37 Putnam Rd., Pomfret Ctr degree. Steven Randolph, 50, of 52 Harrison 860-315-5640 Grill37.Com Street, Putnam, was charged with KILLINGLY Operating a motor vehicle while under suspension Jan. 20 Matthew Hicks, 21, of 51 Main St., Chantele Wells, 25, of 105 Maple North Grosvenordale, was charged with Street, Apt. 3F, Killingly, was charged Breach of Peace in the Second Degree with violation of a protective order.

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Paul Torcellini photos Eastford’s Alternative to Groundhog Day is its Duck Day Ceremony, featuring Scramble the In 2019, NBC CT television station aired a live interview with meteorologist Josh Cigranelli, Duck and his friends, from left, Micah, Isaac, and Benjamin Torcellini. Isaac, Benjamin, Micah and Scramble the Duck. BY CAROL DAVIDGE ter weather. So far, Scramble has out- FOR THE VILLAGER performed Punxsutawney Phil whose winter) or no shadow (meaning warm “We named him Scramble because he accuracy record is only 39 percent. weather). It’s a fun event for all ages. scrambled out of his egg,” said Isaac. The event is called “Duck Day — EASTFORD — Everyone is invited to For more information, go to website: Then on Feb. 2, 2015, the boys were Eastford’s Alternative to Groundhog Eastford on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 a.m., www.scrambletheduck.org. surprised when Scramble correctly pre- Day.” At 7:30 sharp Scramble will to see if Scramble the Duck continues Scramble’s story began in 2014 on a dicted six weeks of winter, starting the walk down a red carpet and his friends his 100 percent track record of accurate- farm in Eastford, when the three young Duck Day tradition in Eastford. Micah, Isaac and Benjamin Torcellini ly predicting the next six weeks of win- Torcellini brothers raised a duck. will look for a shadow (meaning more Caron is Westview Employee of the Year

DAYVILLE — Brenda Caron is time with her great-niece, Kaydence Westview Health Care Center’s Farner, and her great-nephew, Finn Employee of the Year. Caron is the 2019 Thurlow. recipient of the facility’s most presti- Hired on May 6, 2002, Caron has gious citation. Employed as a dietary amazingly achieved perfect attendance aide at the health care center for over 17 for 16 of her 17 years of employment. years, her selection came as no surprise Over the years, she has also received to her many coworkers and friends. numerous acknowledgement letters of This annual award is chosen with gratitude from residents and patients, careful consideration by committee. It as well as over 180 WOW cards from the is granted to employees who embody facility for continuously going above and promote the very values and char- and beyond her expected duties. acteristics that Westview is known for: “I’m honored to have been chosen as quality care, compassion and dedica- the Employee of the Year,” said Caron. tion — attributes that come naturally “Every day I am surrounded by people for Caron. Whether she is gifting deli- who are fun and enjoyable to be around. cious baked treats to various depart- I’m grateful to them and the many spe- ments throughout the facility or bring- cial residents who I have gotten to meet ing hand cut flowers from her garden and befriend over the years.” to residents, her gentle spirit is all too “Westview’s reputation is built apparent to those whom she encounters upon the high level of care and the on a daily basis. continual dedication of our employ- Daughter of Arthur and Carolyn ees. Both Brenda’s performance and Hughes, Brenda is a lifelong resident persona exemplify what it means to of the Quiet Corner and currently lives deliver compassionate health care and in Dayville with her husband, Ron, and we are all very proud and grateful to Courtesy photo their Golden Retriever, Red. Aside from have her on our team,” said Westview her aforementioned interest in baking Administrator, David T. Panteleakos. Brenda Caron and gardening, she revels in spending

Brooklyn revaluation Thompson Board of update Education budget workshop dates conducting inspections and including Oct. 1. An Brooklyn revalua- for the sales review por- updated exterior photo THOMPSON — The dates for tion of the revaluation. will also be taken of those the Thompson Board of Education tion update Mackie is driving a white properties. The photos Budget Workshops are: Wednesday, BROOKLYN — The 2016 Subaru Forester will be taken from the February 5th; Monday, February sales review for the with Rhode Island license street. Any questions, 24th; Wednesday, February 26th. All 2020 revaluation has plate MACKIE. The sales should be directed to the meetings start at 6 p.m. and are held commenced. Project review is done on all Assessor’s Office at 860- in the District Auditorium. Manager Yoshimi properties that have sold 779-3411 option 6. Anders-Mackie will be from April, 2019 up to Email Us! www.860Local.com

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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]. Thompson student wins essay contest

On Monday, Jan. 20, Thompson in front of the President of the NAACP Middle School 6th grader Zahara Moore and Dr. Close, the Vice-President of won the essay contest sponsored by Equity and Diversity at ECSU. Pictured the Greater Putnam Interfaith Council. are Zahara Moore accompanied by her In front of a packed hall, Zahara read mother and sisters, as well as her grade her winning essay about Martin Luther sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Groh, and King Jr.’s dream at the fourth annual Reverend Bob Jon of the Living Faith Martin Luther King Jr breakfast. Not United Methodist Church. only did Zahara read her essay in front of guests from the community, but also Quinebaug Middle Aspinock Historical College deadline nears Society sets resolutions

DANIELSON — or to download an appli- lege credits, but because PUTNAM — The Aspinock Historical with archived items. Pictures, newspa- EASTCONN’s Quinebaug cation, visit www.east- they’ve demonstrated Society’s leadership team, headed up pers, clothing, footballs, and much more Middle College, a region- conn.org/qmc. their ability to succeed by the Board of Directors and many from Putnam’s past are stored in what al magnet high school, QMC is located on the in a college environment. committees, has set forth a list of attain- has been the long-term home of AHS at is currently recruiting campus of Quinebaug Highly motivated stu- able resolutions for the New Year. AHS 206 School Street (Route 44.) With the academically motivated Valley Community dents can graduate from is looking to Putnam’s history-loving new history-making town facility com- students who will enter College (QVCC), at high school with enough community members of all ages, abil- ing soon, the Aspinock House will be grades 9-12 in the 2020- 742 Upper Maple St., credits to earn an associ- ities and skills to jump in individual- gone. Help is needed to sort and pack up 2021 school year. QMC is Danielson. ate’s degree. ly or with a friend or family member the items for storage until the new AHS operated by EASTCONN QMC offers high school Areas of study at QMC to become a valuable asset to keeping space is available. Once AHS occupies as part of a partnership students the unique mid- include STEM (science, the town’s history alive. The volunteer its new space, volunteer Pioneers will that includes Quinebaug dle college experience, technology, engineering team members will be dubbed Pioneers, be needed to engage with community Valley Community which enables them to and math), liberal arts, in honor of David McCullough’s book members. College, Brooklyn, earn a high school degree, the humanities, allied “The Pioneers” featuring Manasseh and AHS is also seeking financial, public Franklin, Killingly, while also earning college health or advanced man- Ephraim Cutler, who started in Putnam relations, programming, grant writing, Plainfield, Pomfret, credits from QVCC at no ufacturing. and went on to impact U.S. history. research, fundraising, and storytelling Thompson, Voluntown, additional cost. Once To learn more, call With ongoing rehab of two histori- skills to name a few. There is a lot of Windham and Woodstock. enrolled at QMC, stu- QMC Principal Mary cal landmarks in town; the Gertrude talent in Putnam, and AHS intends to Enrollment is not limited dents will have access to Kay Tshonas at (860) 932- Chandler Warner Boxcar Children allow those talents to shine. Training to students who live in high-tech laboratories, 4137, or reach her atmt- Museum and the Cady Copp House, for volunteer Pioneers is a part of the partner towns; students career and vocational [email protected] there is much work to be done. Whether plan, and they will work in tandem from across the region resources, and other col- EASTCONN is a pub- you possess skills of carpentry, land- with AHS mentors. E-mail aspinock- are welcome to apply. lege amenities. lic, non-profit, Regional scaping, or painting, there is a need for [email protected] to step Students seeking a Students who success- Educational Service your help. Once the physical rehabilita- up, become a Pioneer, and celebrate more independent learn- fully complete QVCC Center that has been tion work is done, dedicated and ongo- Putnam’s history and future. If you ing environment, tailored courses have an advan- serving the education ing maintenance is required. Public can’t volunteer but still want to help, to their academic and tage when applying to needs of schools and com- engagement will be needed to greet donations are always accepted and can career goals, are welcome college or any post-sec- munities in northeastern guests and tell the stories. be mailed to AHS, PO Box 465, Putnam, to apply. The application ondary program, not only Connecticut since 1980. A behind the scenes project is in Ct. 06260. To learn more about Putnam’s deadline is Friday, Feb. because they’ve earned Learn more at www.east- progress for folks that love to orga- Aspinock Historcial Society visit www. 28. For more information free, transferrable col- conn.org. nize. The Aspinock House is loaded putnamaspinockhistsoc.com. Killingly Rotary Club Guest Bartender Night

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING “Making RESIDENTS OF WOODSTOCK The Woodstock Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Information Meeting New Year’s at 5:00 P.M., local time, Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the Town Hall, 415 Route 169, Woodstock, CT Resolutions?” to discuss three upcoming bridge replacement projects. Projects to be discussed are: the Replacement of Peake Brook Road over Peake Brook, the Replacement of Butts Road over Peake Brook, and the Replacement of Hopkins Road over Safford Brook. GOOD. Projects will include the replacement of the existing bridges with three-sided precast concrete box culverts and associated roadway repairs. Permanent Easements and/or Right of Way acquisitions are Resolve to advertise with us! anticipated to be required for the completion of the projects. The total cost of the three projects is anticipated to be approximately $1.5 Million, and will be funded by a combination of funds from the State Local Brenda Pontbriand Sales Executive Bridge Program, Connecticut Small Town Economic Assistance Program Villager Newspapers• 860-928-4217 (STEAP), and the Town of Woodstock. [email protected] All interested parties are encouraged to attend. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, January 31, 2020 • A7

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Great Uncle LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Financial Focus JIM Arthur’s case ZAHANSKY Students are being pressured at Killingly High INVESTMENT ADVISER This Redmen controversy has gone on long this took place. In your own hallways, come of Scotch enough. I’m not writing as a pro-Redhawk on, be more alert to the happening in your or pro-Redmen. I am writing as a parent school. As January comes to The second floor of my childhood of a child who was called racist, by fellow Kids and parents are afraid to speak out as a close, it’s important to home was the first place I ever hear the students, simply because he would not sign pro-Redmen or pro-Redhawk simply because remember what the begin- word, quarantined. My brothers, who a petition, that was set up at a table in a they are afraid to be called racist or harassed ning of the new year signifies; were 13 and 15 years older than me, were hallway at KHS, to reinstate the Redhawk and bullied by those who oppose. developing new goals and res- in high school. They had the mumps name. My child was not the only one to have It’s time to move on as a community. We olutions for a refreshing start. and spent about two weeks at home. I this happen. Several parents I have spoken have other things we need to focus our time To you our devoted readers, adored them and they doted on me. We with said their kids experienced the same an energy on. this may mean downsizing read books and played endless board thing simply because they did not agree with Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but or managing your financial games and cards. Quarantined seemed signing this petition. nobody is entitled to bully those whom they records. An important part like a good thing. The teachers that allowed this should be disagree with. of managing your person- Later I contracted all the common condemned, if not terminated, for allowing al finances is keeping your childhood illnesses, that happily now this type of bullying to occur. That’s what Duane J. Anderson financial records organized. Whether it’s a utility bill to can be avoided or diminished with vac- this is, bullying. When the school was asked Dayville cinations. Almost everyone from my about the situation, they said had no idea show proof of residency or a generation has a scar or two from mea- Social Security card for wage sles or chicken pox. Some have far reporting purposes, there worse. Rather than being kept away may be times when you need from sick children, I played with them Who’s afraid of tolls? to locate a financial record or so that I could catch the document--and you’ll need to various maladies and, Why is the state of Connecticut afraid of then and install the start of a toll system. We locate it relatively quickly. according to my mother’s adding tolls? Just big trucks should not be along with Vermont are the only two states By taking the time to clear plan, get over them. It able to drive through the state without help up and down East Coast seaboard not to have out and organize your finan- was a strategy that many paying for road maintenance. In a recent trip any tolls.Updated and modernized bus and cial records, you’ll be able to followed. to Washington D.C., we paid over 50 dollars rail system would only be a plus for the state. find what you need exactly By the time I was in on tolls on the round trip. Pennsylvania, The State should also approve and start when you need it. elementary school, Dr. New Jersey and Maryland have six-lane high- implementing the recreational sale of mar- What should you keep? If Salk had developed a vac- ways, three for auto and three trucks and ijuana. The money that Massachusetts is you tend to keep stuff because cine against polio. My cars. The roads are in fine shape. Leaving Rt collecting would help the budget woes and you “might need it some- 95 out and in to Connecticut are congested keep those who are interested staying in the day,” your desk or home NANCY WEISS brothers were exposed to the disease in high school and very bumpy. state to purchase. Massachusetts gets about office is probably overflow- and a classmate was para- We need to improve and provide for better $20 per hundred in tax revenue. Plus addi- ing with nonessential docu- lyzed and spent her life in a wheelchair. transportation in this state over the next tional revenues. Not vaping. People need not ments. One of the first steps I have a friend, just a few years older 30-plus years. Update the system to provide to be scared about, some of your very own in determining what records than I am, who contracted polio and rail lines from and through the state. Would residents go out of state to purchase, most are to keep is to ask yourself, experiences some of the repercussions. provide some good, high paying jobs (thus good law abiding citizens, most use it for pain “Why do I need to keep this?” For years, parents were fearful that bringing in tax revenue). would make us relief and other good reasons. It is regulated Documents you should keep swimming pools, swamps and crowded more competitive with other New England so the chance of getting bad batches is low are likely to be those that are places were the breeding grounds. Now, states that have already beaten us to the and much less than the guy on the corner. difficult to obtain, such as: it too is nearly gone, although without punch. Do we need a river bridge collapse or One more thing, tariffs, who is paying for tax returns, legal contracts, vaccinations, it can return. some disaster to happen in the state to move.? the wall, not the Mexican government, they insurance claims, and proof My father and grandparents lived in This would further discourage businesses are also the reason so many farmers are of identity. a large house during the flu epidemic and people from moving to the Nutmeg state. going bankrupt in the Midwest, those are On the other hand, if you of 1918-19. My grandparents were from Reasons against are our state legislators the one the Chinese were supposed to pay have documents and records Wales and hosted a steady stream of would love to get their paws on toll money for. Why are so many groceries are getting that are easily duplicated visitors. My great uncle, Arthur, had for other selfish purposes. Our own State very expensive? Tariffs. Do not expect the elsewhere, such as online written that he was coming to visit, and Senator would love getting her hands on that Cult leader to tell the truth. He thinks most banking and credit-card state- planned to stay for an indefinite time. money. Put in a lock box inside a vault. Do of us are too dumb to think! God Bless and ments, you probably do not He bred English bulldogs as a career anything to make it impossible for them to sleep well. need to keep paper copies of and needed a change. He turned up at dip in for whatever made-up reason(s) they the same information. the train station and no one was there to can think of. Whether cars tolls should be David Cassettari How long should you keep your records? Generally, a meet him. There wasn’t a car to trans- added is still up for debate. Let us walk before Danielson port him and the case of Scotch he had good rule of thumb is to keep brought as a present. He walked to our financial records and docu- family home, found they were sick and ments only as long as neces- nursed them back to health. They were We all have our cults sary. For example, you may lucky. The epidemic was devastating. want to keep ATM and cred- Reading the “Statistics of the 1918 Why is it that people think it’s only our speeches? In my opinion the only thing to it-card receipts only tempo- Epidemic for Influenza in Connecticut”, President who lies or is a hypocrite? Are come out of that would be a cure for insom- rarily, until you’ve reconciled by EA Winslow and JF Rogers, DPH, they really that narrow minded to think that nia. What is truly sickening however is how them with your bank and/or Yale School of Medicine, is a sobering he’s the only politician whose ever told a lie Schiff and Schumer said that they speak for credit-card statement. On the look at what happened. The disease or has been hypocritical? David Cassettari the American people (yawn). They certainly other hand, if a document is was noted first in New London, where (Letters to the Editor Jan. 24) mentioned do not speak for all the American people, they legal in nature and/or diffi- it arrived with sailors on ships and that Donald Trump’s daughter has benefited only speak for the “No fan of Trump” cult and cult to replace, you’ll want to spread to Windham County in a matter from Dad, but there is no mention of how them making that claim is just stupid and a keep it for a longer period or of days. Soldiers from Camp Devens Biden’s kid and those of Pelosi, Waters and lie! The Democrats in their desperation to even indefinitely. also brought the disease to the area. It Kerry have also benefited from their parents’ (hopefully) sway things their way have said Some financial records may swept across the state in one month and influence? I will now quote a line from an old that they now want to call witnesses, what have more specific timetables. ultimately affected 20 to 40 percent of the Steppenwolf song: “you’re so narrow minded about calling Joe Biden who openly said he For example, the IRS general- population. The highest death rate was that it’s no surprise, if you fell on a pin you’d doesn’t want to testify? If he has nothing ly recommends that taxpay- among those under 5 years of age and be blind in both eyes!” But to be fair, this also to hide then maybe he should. (Kind of like ers keep federal tax returns between 20 and 40. What could be more applies to the rest of the “No fan of Trump” what the “No fan of Trump” cult hypocrites and supporting documents for awful for a family or a community. cult members (wherever they may be). A past have said about the President?) I suppose a minimum of three years up The best way to prevent the spread of letter to the editor said that those who follow that Brian Loffredo (Letter to the editor Jan. to seven years after the date the disease or being exposed to it was the President are a “cult,” so why not the “No 24) can see the hypocrisy there? Didn’t Biden of filing. Certain circumstanc- quarantine. In the records are observa- fan of Trump” cult? I get it that you don’t just say that he’d fire ICE agents for arresting es may even warrant keeping tions about an orphanage that escaped like Donald Trump, and until the cult gets drunk driving illegal aliens? And this is a your tax records indefinitely. the epidemic by closing itself off com- a decided leader for you to worship there’s man running for President! I wonder what Listed below are some rec- pletely. Imagine how difficult it must always vermin Supreme. Anyhow, where is Ann C. Rosebrooks (Letter to the editor, who ommendations on how long have been to keep a throng of children John A. Day Jr’s mention of Hoween Flexer called my comments about Biden “disgrace- to keep specific documents: and staff fed, occupied and clean for an using the “r” word? A recent letter to the ful”) has to say about that? Maybe she’ll just Records to keep for one year indeterminate period of time. Somehow editor called it a “mistake,” and so be it as it’s overlook it as a “mistake?” Then there is or less: bank or credit union they managed and their system worked. now her cross to bear. But when I mentioned Pelosi, Schumer, Waters and Nadler who’ve statements, credit-card state- Reading the report on the 1918 epidem- just a part of the “r” word in a past Villager been in office for way too long now who ments, utility bills, and auto ic is remarkably comforting. The thor- letter, Mr. Day (and G. Leslie Sweetnam) all blame the President (in office for a little over and homeowner’s insurance oughness of the recordkeeping, the input but had a lynch mob at my door. And if the three years) for the problems of this country, policies. from the visiting nurses, the speed with President had used the word, the Villager no hypocrisy there? When I’ve pointed out Records to keep for more which the military and civilian author- would have had to put out a special opinion that the voting districts of Pelosi, Waters and than a year: tax returns and ities tried to stem the spread of disease edition with the backlash from the “No fan of Schiff are complete sewers it falls on deaf supporting documentation, more than a century ago reminds me, Trump” cult. Our President is a very strong ears because these “do as I say, not as I do” mortgage contracts, property yet again, of my belief in science, public man as he’s endured the left’s wrath from day true hypocrites are the heroes of the “No fan appraisals, annual retirement health and the ingenuity of people. one and even before he ever came into office. of Trump” cult. It’s obvious that the (sewer) and investment statements, Quarantining millions of people If this constant harassment was the case fact is being ignored, probably only as a and receipts for major pur- seems unimaginable, but it appears to with Ms. Flexer, she probably would have “mistake” on their parts? Now, can anybody chases and home improve- be happening. We will rely on science, packed up and moved out of Connecticut by name me one member of Congress - on both ments. good sense and luck to see what happens now. (Please let it be known that by saying sides of the aisle - who hasn’t lied, isn’t a hyp- Records to keep indefinite- next. this I bear no malice toward Ms. Flexer nor ocrite, isn’t taking care of their own “base” ly: birth, death, and marriage am I judging her character). So now we have or hasn’t helped a family member with their certificates, adoption records, the impeachment farce in the Senate where influence?” I’ll wait. I’m starting to wonder citizenship and military dis- the democrats are crying for a fair trial. if there is anybody among the “No fan of charge papers, and your They’ll no doubt get the same fair trial that Trump” cult that has an open mind? Please Social Security card. Letters the President got from the Democratic-led wake up to the fact that we are all cult mem- Keep in mind that the above house. Is it true that the opening statements bers who will drink our own chosen brand of recommendations are general from Pelosi’s hand-picked puppet managers Kool-aid and “sleep well.” I’m certainly not guidelines, and your personal Policy consumed 23 hours over three days? And trying to change any of your minds here, but circumstances may warrant though I guess it’s part of the process, enough I’d like to ask that you take the blinders off - if keeping these documents for already with the same old repetitious one-sid- only for a minute - but when you do watch out shorter or longer periods of Letters to the editor may be e-mailed ed speeches that we’ve already heard, let’s for those pins! (And, I’m sure I’ll be hearing time. to [email protected] get on with it! These managers, especially from the cult fairly soon.) Out with the old, in with Please include your place of resi- Schiff, must really love to hear themselves the new: An easy way to pre- dence and phone number for verifica- talk, a true form of narcissism if there ever Ed DeLuca vent paperwork from piling tion, not publication. Letters must be was one. Did I hear that water boarding (as North Grosvenordale up is to remember the phrase received by noon on Tuesdays. a form of torture) will now be replaced with “out with the old, in with the making criminals listen to continual Schiff new.” For example, when you receive this year’s auto insurance policy, discard the one from last year. When you receive your annual invest- ment statement, discard the monthly or quarterly state- www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com ments you’ve been keeping. Turn To ZAHANSKY page ­­­A9 V­ illager Newspapers Friday, January 31, 2020 • A9 Colonel Danielson’s house has quite a history

nails and hinges are all of wrought iron. St., Everybody’s Market, 30 Main St.; different name in 1933 for St. James Row. Some of the material was brought from Bouliane’s; Ideal Meat Shop, Railroad Have you ever driven down Morin Templeton, Mass., not being procurable Square; The Casino, formerly Bonneau’s Avenue in Danielson and seen the Killingly nearer. …In each room there was orig- Dance Hall, Elmville, under new manage- beautiful Tudor Revival “Gables”? The at inally a ‘summer-try’ or ‘summer-tree’ ment; Del Pesco’s Shoes, Main St., oppo- Connecticut Mills Company had erect- 300 (according to the latest dictionary), site RR Station; Bonneville Drug Store, ed unique mill housing for its workers which was a big timber running across 41 Main St.; R. L. Morin, Pharmacist; and for a number of years owned them the ceiling, giving the appearance of Woodward Drug Store, 111 Main St.; A. before Powdrell and Alexander acquired MARGARET great strength as it was uncovered by Bonneville, Pharmacist; Alice-Eleanor them. The January 26, 1933 Windham WEAVER plaster. The beams have been removed Shop, Longo Block, Main St.; L. E. County Transcript had the following: from some of the rooms, and the place Kennedy, 21 Furnace St.; Mose the drug- “Notice – 100 house lots at bargain pric- filled with plaster…A room is shown in gist; M. H. Berthiaume Pharmacy, opp. es and 3 stucco houses, consisting of Recently the house at the corner of which old Nance, a presumed former Post office, Main St.; A. V. Woodworth, 1 single house, 1 two-apartment house, Maple Street, Danielson has been in the slave, is said to have died*. In the kitch- insurance, Danielson; Love’s Memorial 1 three-apartment house, all equipped news having suffered significant damage en is a cooking board at which five gener- Shop, 8 Center St.; Albertus F. Wood, with electric lights and water, situated in a fire several years ago. It is one of ations have cooked. It is a single board 27 funeral director; Dr. William A. Mills, on the original Conn. Mills plot, near the oldest homes within the Borough 1/2 inches wide and proportionately long surgeon-dentist, 4 Hawkins St,; Dr. the Powdrell & Alexander factory. This of Danielson. Situated across from the and can be fastened to the wall when not William Levin, dentist, 112 Main St.; Dr. embraces part of the old James’ farm on former mill, it was the home of Colonel in use. We also saw the cavernous brick L. J. Sylvester, dentist, Keystone block; North Street, also a part of the old Davis William Danielson who had established oven, which might supply a regiment at Harry E. Back, attorney, Savings Bank farm on North Main St.” a nearby iron works by 1760 on the need. There is a circular table 50 inches Bldg.; E. L. Darbie, attorney, Windham Does anyone have any photos that Five Mile River and who had served across, made of two boards, which when County National Bank Bldg.; Sabin S. could be scanned or information on during the Revolution. Aunt Judith, in turned back discloses a fine ‘settle’ or Russell, Attorney, Town Hall Block; Dr. Aqualand, which was south of Danielson her Literary Salad column in the 1905 chair. In this, with a blazing fire on A. Fontaine, Cor. Main & Spring Sts.; (more towards Food-A-Rama/Michaels)? Windham County Transcript, provides the brick hearth and the great wooden Joseph F. Hawkins, eye, ear, nose, throat, If so, please contact the Killingly the following description of the home circle at one’s back to prevent draughts, 5 Broad St.; J. N. Perreault, M. D. physi- Historical & Genealogical Center at 860- since she had “lately had a delightful the height of comfort must have been cian and surgeon, Cyr Bldg.;Robert F. 779-7250. Thank you. ramble over the old house, built in 1786, attained…There is a Washington quilt Souther, M. D., 136 Main St.; Thompson Wanted! A loan of items that could be as is shown by the figures cut in one of which is unique. Washington is conspic- and Hall, opticians, at McEwen’s Store used in the Women’s Suffrage/Women’s the bricks of the hearth. These bricks uous and a trumpeter is issuing from a every Thursday; William K. Pike, civil History Exhibit which the Killingly were made on the premises and burned hall of fame and seems to be sounding engineer and surveyor; Henry G. Gilbert, Historical & Genealogical Center will in the garden near by. They are from his praise” (WCT 5/4/1905). *The First Forester & tree expert, 43 Broad St.; open in March (Women’s History seven to eight inches square and look as Federal Census of the United States in Thomas B. Danielson, Civil Engineer Month). Photos can be scanned and if they might serve future generations. 1790 does list William Danielson as hav- and surveyor, 5 Maple St.; Charon’s Dry immediately returned. The exhibit will The chimneys are immense, having fire- ing one slave. Goods Store, 46 Main St.; First National include women from towns other than places with mantels reaching the ceiling, This week I thought I’d do some news- Stores; H. A. McEwen, jewelry, Main Killingly. Please call the Center at 860- though most of them are bricked up. paper extracts to take you back in time. St.; Danielson Fruit Co., Diamond Block, 779-7250 during regular business hours In one, however, was a blazing wood The year is January 1933. The following Main St.; New York Fruit Store, 107 Main (Wednesday & Saturday 10-4) for addi- fire, reflected from brass andirons. In businesses are from the January 5 issue St.; The Orpheum Theater. Please feel tional information. another room was one of the original of the Windham County Transcript. Some free to share your memories of these open Franklin stoves, in still another a were in existence for many years so you businesses by emailing me or by called Margaret M. Weaver Killingly closed Franklin, giving an opportunity of might recall them: Keech’s Department the Center. Municipal Historian. For additional infor- comparing the successive changes in the Store, The Church Company, Main St., “P & A is selling its tenement houses on mation e-mail her at margaretmweaver@ way of heating. Joseph Labelle, contractor and builder, 94 White Row, Main and Water Streets,” the gmail.com or visit the Killingly Historical “The main structure, facing the south, Broad St., Thompson Insurance Agency, same Transcript reported. (Powdrell & & Genealogical Center Wed. or Sat. 10-4 or was built by Col. William Danielson… New Dowe Building; Danielson Oil Co., Alexander: curtain manufacturers who www.killinglyhistorical.org. or call 860- There were no mills, and the grounds Inc. RR Square; The Danielson Business operated the former factory on Maple 779-7250. Like us at Facebook at www.face- sloped to the Quinebaug and Five Mile & Loan Association; D. Blumenthal, Street in the 1900’s. At one point the com- book.com/killinglyhistoricalsociety. Mail rivers on either side. The windows Town Hall Bldg.; The Brooklyn Savings pany had six plants in Killingly from the for the Killingly Historical & Genealogical were of small glass with inside wooden Bank; A&P; Boston Meat Market, New Pineville section, to Connecticut Mills, Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical shutters. The floors are of very fine Diamond Bldg.; Ernest G. Schauffler, to Danielson. They brought Danielson and Genealogical Center should be sent to wide boards, though now carpeted. The milk; Burroughs & Hopkins, 12 Center the title, “Curtaintown USA). Notice the P.O. Box 265, Danielson, Ct., 06329. Sidetracked Sean and I had just the rip in the armpit, Larry the Cable Guy tribute or the racks of jeans determined ing my leg last year, gardening woken up, and decided and buttoned up his if he just doesn’t like sleeves. to replace my holy favorites, was out of the question. I could to head out for Sunday flannel with the torn Absolutely madness I tell you! I when I looked up and saw only look that the yard…and morning breakfast, pocket. No shock there. pop a button and won’t wear the them... Seeds! I raced over to the the weeds. then planned to run Last time I folded his clothing until I fix it. racks of perennial and vegetable Arms laden with gardening some errands. I went to laundry; I tossed out So, after breakfast we set out seeds, ignoring my inner voice supplies, I turned to leave the put my favorite week- seven ripped socks and on a screws, bolts, and jeans that said, “You came here for isle, and there was Sean stand- end-jeans on, only to an underwear waist- quest. Sean has been rebuild- pants not plants”. Before I knew ing there watching me. “Nice find the seat had a big band (That’s all that ing his 1975 Harley Davidson it I had seven packs of seeds in jeans” he said. “Well I saw the rip. “When did this was left of them). It Shovelhead so parts are very dif- my hand. “Well I can’t very well seeds and, I kind of lost control happen, and how long Red’s doesn’t faze him to don ficult to find. We went to three buy the seeds and not pick up after that” I replied sheepish- have I been unknow- beat up clothing. He different stores trying to find the little greenhouse kits so I ly. “So you can work on your ingly running around Word has jean pockets that particular bolts he needed! We can start these babies indoors.” indoor garden but you have no with a big hole in my are so worn; his wallet finally ended up at Runnings, So I grabbed two greenhouse pants,” he retorted. “Maybe you pants?” I asked Sean. is going to bye-bye one where they happen to carry what kits…and a new plant light. I can sew all the empty seed pack- He answered over his BRENDA of these days. he needed. “They have jeans haven’t been able to find my ages together and, make a pair.” shoulder, “I didn’t PONTBRIAND I have a friend Dino here you can look through,” he old one since we moved into the So I spent the rest of Saturday in notice,” not bothering who doesn’t own a sin- said, before heading off into the house four years ago. Oh and, the basement, lovingly planting to look at the five-inch gle shirt with sleeves; hardware section, leaving me to don’t forget a bag of seed starter sixty little green children and, hole in the butt of my jeans. he deliberately rips all of wander around the ladies sec- soil with peat moss, perlite, and setting up their nursery light…. Then he put on his t-shirt with them off. I don’t know if it’s a tion. I started picking through vermiculite in it. After destroy- and I still have no jeans.

Positively Be still and know Speaking health crisis challenges one short and negative disease. Believing in a other than asking your or inner self will speak GARY W. everything I’ve written response to last week’s positive outcome gives doctor. Optimism will to you. Others say that MOORE and spoke of regarding the column. The reader said: you the drive to have an always give you greater through a quiet mind you power of optimism. Yet it “I am a three-time cancer increased focus on being chances for success than can only create the solu- is my optimism, when I survivor and the premise part of the solution. With pessimism. tions you seek. All good As regular readers of clear my mind, that helps you can will it away is only seven hundred Vince Lombardi was and I believe true. My my column know, I’m me focus on the positive insulting. It doesn’t just words available to me in often quoted as saying, experience in life takes being challenged in my outcome that I believe I take your life away: it this space, I won’t take the “Fatigue makes cowards me to Psalm 46:10. “Be life by a life-threaten- will achieve. My plan isn’t takes everything.” time to list or footnote the of us all.” I’ve learned over still and know that I am ing health problem. A to survive but to thrive. I responded that she studies, but if you go to the last few weeks how God.” It is those moments Neuroendocrine tumor I’ll give you an occa- should read the column the search engine of your true this is, as my mind where I can force all the is a rare affliction that is sional and short update rather than just reacting choice, you will see count- works overtime with thoughts and words that hard to diagnose by the now and then, but this to the headline. I don’t less studies by many of my diagnosis. When I’m I allow into my head back average unexposed physi- health-obstacle will not believe you can ‘will away’ the most revered institu- rested, optimism is easy, out, that I hear the voice cian and medical facility. dominate my column cancer or really anything. tions in the world, show- but as fatigue sets in, my that provides direction, It is often identified with moving forward. I’ll go My point is always that ing the power of optimism resistance to pessimism comfort and healing. the late Apple founder and into some detail today optimism gives you a bet- on successful outcomes. weakens. I’m finding two So enough on cancer. CEO, Steve Jobs, as this is because of the over- ter chance of overcoming Once again, I’ll say that solutions. The first and Next week we’ll return to the disease that took his whelming response and obstacles because an opti- there are some medical obvious remedy is to get my mission of helping oth- life. well-wishes from readers, mistic view gives you the realities that optimism lots of rest. The second ers lead a more optimistic Luckily, my diagnosis friends and family since encourage to fight. If you cannot overcome. And in isn’t as easy but even life. I’ll keep you posted, was made and I’m hard my diagnosis. Make no pessimistically believe the case of almost every more powerful and that is and prayers are appreci- at work with my insur- mistake about this ... I will you cannot overcome, illness, optimism alone to quiet your mind. ated, but again, I’m not ance provider and family die some day because of why would you go to the will have little positive Depending upon your focused on just surviving, doctor to find the medical something, but it’s not trouble of fighting? impact. The power of opti- belief system or faith, I plan to overcome this team/facility with exper- going to be this. There are more studies mism comes into play in you may look at this from and thrive. tise and experience to help Of all the incredibly sup- that I can count, verifying partnership with modern different points of view. me beat this affliction ... portive communications the powers of a positive medicine. You don’t have I’ve heard some say that Gary W. Moore is at and beat it, I will. I’ve received, there was mind in the treatment of to really do any research only in silence your soul www.garywmoore.com I’ll confess, that this

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Columbus called this a divine “Christopher Columbus had a mystic Columbus was the would prove to be the miracle. He wrote, “the high sea was belief that God intended him to sail beginning of a sea Beyond best possible course very necessary to me, [a sign] which the Atlantic Ocean in order to spread change in the dis- for sailing west from had not appeared except in the time of Christianity. He said his prayers sev- tribution of world the Pews southern Europe to the Jews when they left Egypt [and com- eral times daily. Columbus wrote what power. North America. But plained] against Moses, who took them he called a Book of Prophecies, which In 1492 Columbus Columbus gave the out of captivity”. is a compilation of passages Columbus sailed 33 continu- JOHN credit to God. He From where we sit in history, we can selected from the Bible which he ous days into the wrote, “With a hand see that the significance of Columbus believed were pertinent to his mis- unknown. The HANSON that could be felt, discovering America was not in that the sion of discovery. ... Columbus’s own journey was so the Lord opened my Americas would achieve world power writings prove that he believed that nerve-racking that mind, to the fact that or wealth. The significance was in that God revealed His plan for the world in his crew threatened it would be possible he paved the way for many to come the Bible, the infallible Word of God. mutiny toward the end of their journey. to sail from here to the Indies” (West to the new world where they could Columbus believed that he was obey- Looking back, it becomes obvious that and Kling 105). practice religion freely and eventually ing the mission God staked out for his every decision he made was crucial to One example of what Columbus con- spread democracy, freedom and evan- life when he set sail west across the the success of his expedition and the sidered to be answered prayer took gelical Christianity throughout the Atlantic Ocean.” (The Mission and survival of his ships. George E. Nunn, place on September 23, 1492. The sea whole world. The prayers Christopher Faith of Christopher Columbus) a prominent geographer wrote, “It is had become calm. This was a problem Columbus prayed worked! 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EAST WOODSTOCK — East and desert. This is one of their yearly Woodstock Congregational Church held events used to raise funds to go toward its annual Ham and Bean Supper fund- their yearly budget. raiser at the church on Jan. 25. There was a full house for the popular menu Karen Butera photos of ham, backed beans, coleslaw, breads

Susan Converse with granddaughter Kaylyn and grandson Tommy Converse and Ken Marvin

From left, Lucy Wong, Faith Armstrong and Annelle Syriac

From left, Jeff Wong and Ben Gould entertain during dinner

George Brown with wife Pam and niece Abby Converse

From left, Seth Spalding, Kerstin Forrester and Glen Lessig works the kitchen

From left, Allen Sherman, Pete Engh and wife Sherry

Rick Price is a member of the East Woodstock Congregational Church and of the Society Committee

From left, Debra Carabina and hus- band George are with Edward Barranski and wife Mary and Karin Tourtellotte. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, January 31, 2020 • A11

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Villager sports BSection “If it’s important to YOU, it’s important to US” www.VillagerNewspapers.com Putnam girls surging toward postseason

BY CHARLIE LENTZ “This was potentially the We’ve beat them. Last year ranked No. 3 in Class S in the loss to them. We can do any- VILLAGER EDITOR last time I’ll get to play them. we only beat them by a buzz- state through Tuesday, Jan. 28. thing. We can shoot. We can It’s definitely something I’ll er-beater shot,” Lyons said. Lyons said the win over Class pass. We can defend. We’re an DAYVILLE — Unless they remember,” Lyons said. “I had She was due to fill up the MM Killingly made a state- all-around team,” Lyons said. meet again in the Eastern a rough scoring game last time scoring column against ment while also avenging the “It’s a huge motivator. Teams Connecticut Conference tour- we played them.” Killingly after her five-point 55-35 loss back on Jan. 6. nament this was Kayleigh Lyons got her points and effort on Jan. 6. “We’re better than a 20-point Please Read PUTNAM, page ­A5 Lyons last shot at backyard the Clippers got their revenge “It was just rival Killingly High. Lyons, — she scored a game-high 16 confidence, Putnam High’s senior point points to lead the Clippers past having con- guard extraordinaire, has been Killingly 47-33. The victory on fidence in battling Killingly since her Jan. 22 will be another milepost my team, our freshman season. January 22 among Putnam’s classic battles team being marked her last regular sea- against Killingly over her four- able to open son game at Killingly High year career as a starter. Last me up for — an opportunity to avenge season — on Jan. 25 2019 — the a jumper,” a 55-35 loss 16 days earlier — Clippers topped Killingly 41-39 Lyons said. when she was held without a on Jillian Gray’s shot at the Putnam’s bucket until the fourth quarter buzzer. record is 11-2 and limited to just five points. “Playing them the last four through 13 Perhaps Lyons was due to roar years — we’ve had our ups games. The in the rematch. and downs. We’ve lost to them. Clippers were

Charlie Lentz photo Putnam High’s Kayleigh Lyons drives the lane at Killingly High School on Jan. 22.

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to come through in the clutch — but he said Pechie and Birlin have taken advantage of their increased minutes and dialed up their games. “Alexa Pechie and Katlin Birlin are juniors. They’re starting. They’re getting quality minutes. I’ve got two starters down due to injury — Peyton Saracina and Aurissa Boardman, who was our high scorer until she went out. So (Pechie and Birlin) both played quality minutes anyway but they’re playing a little bit more because of those two (Saracina and Boardman) being down. So I think it’s huge for them,” Fleeton said. The coach hoped Pechie and Birlin can continue the clutch play they displayed against Ledyard and use it as a spring- board for the rest of this season and beyond. “Nothing can replicate game play. They’re getting quality minutes. They’re playing long term, big responsibilities, and I will expect those things from them next year so this is a good start for them to get a taste of it now,” Fleeton said. Gaudreau has been money in the bank all season and she had another strong shooting effort against Ledyard. “She’s been awesome. She hit five (three-pointers) the last game, I think four the one before that one,” Fleeton said. “She’s definitely a volume shooter. She’s going to take every open look that she gets. Charlie Lentz photo Charlie Lentz photo To be honest — do we score enough if she’s not knocking Woodstock’s Kaitlin Birlin rises for a shot with Ledyard’s Natalie Poulton Woodstock Academy’s Kayla Gaudreau drives for a bucket with Ledyard’s defending. Kieara Kirvan defending on Jan. 23 at Alumni Fieldhouse. down threes? — so we need to put them up.” Trailing Ledyard 40-33 BY CHARLIE LENTZ nity — and several Centaurs with 1:40 remaining, Pechie by sinking a pair of foul shots “I think they’re high and VILLAGER EDITOR stepped up — rallying from a knocked down a three-pointer with 5.7 seconds left. they’re believing right now so WOODSTOCK — This was seven-point deficit with under to kick off a 12-2 run to close out The loss dropped Ledyard’s I think that adds a little spice presumed to be a rebuilding sea- two minutes remaining to the game and secure the win. record to 2-10. Natalyah to that,” Fleeton said. “We hav- son for Woodstock Academy’s capture a much-needed 45-42 Gaudreau followed Pechie’s Williams led the Colonels en’t really had a close one so girls basketball team and coach win over Ledyard on Jan. 23 at trey with a transition layup to with 12 points. The win lifted this was our first tight game at Will Fleeton knew that going Alumni Fieldhouse. pull the Centaurs within a bas- Woodstock’s record 3-10. The the end. I believe we had three in. What Fleeton wasn’t plan- In both Boardman and ket — 40-38 — with 1:21 remain- Centaurs are next scheduled straight stops that were phe- ning on was the absence of a Saracina’s absence — junior ing. Pechie sank a pair of free to play host to Amistad on nomenal — three great defen- couple building blocks — with guard Alexa Pechie (12 points) throws to tie it at 40-40 with 56 Saturday, Feb. 1, with tipoff sive possessions — so I think sophomore forward Aurissa and junior forward Katlin seconds left. And Pechie sank set for 1:30 p.m. at Alumni this will help us in many ways Boardman and junior guard Birlin (seven points) helped the a driving bucket from close Fieldhouse. The win against to be honest.” Peyton Saracina both miss- Centaurs defeat the Colonels. range with 28 seconds remain- Ledyard gave the Centaurs a Charlie Lentz may be reached ing several starts because of Senior guard Kayla Gaudreau ing to give the Centaurs the much-needed morale boost that at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by injuries. But one player’s mis- also tallied 12 points for lead for good at 42-40. With coach Fleeton hoped they could e-mail at charlie@villagernews- fortune is another’s opportu- Woodstock Academy. Coach Woodstock clinging to a 43-42 parlay into more wins down papers.com. Fleeton can count on Gaudreau lead, Pechie secured the win the home stretch of the season.

Killingly girls focus on home stretch

Charlie Lentz photo Killingly High’s Trinity Angel drives against Putnam High on Jan. 22.

another chance to play played on Tuesday, Jan. Putnam High in the post- 28, Killingly was ranked Charlie Lentz photo season at the Eastern No. 6 in Class MM. If Connecticut Conference Killingly retains that Killingly High’s Emma Carpenter handles against Putnam High on Jan. 22. tournament at Mohegan ranking at season’s end Sun Arena. it will play host to a state “It’s not going to be the game — and should it win BY CHARLIE LENTZ state tournament. the rematch might be a teams but Lyons tallied last time we’re going to in the first round it would VILLAGER EDITOR “All credit in the world different story. a game-high 16 in the see each other,” Derosier also host a second-round to Putnam. They played “They were gunning for rematch on Jan. 22. said. “I’m hoping to see state game. Derosier said DAYVILLE — Killingly well. I don’t think they us from the first time we “That was Kayleigh’s them at Mohegan Sun. her players are working High wrapped up a berth outworked us. They just played them and I think best performance against We’re competitors. That’s hard to host states. in the Class MM state outplayed us,” Derosier they wanted to prove that us in my tenure here, what we want.” “I would love for that to tournament with a 49-35 said. “It was a tough they were a better team. that’s for sure,” said Killingly is next sched- happen for those girls,” victory over Windham one for us, an emotional And I knew that they Derosier, in her fourth uled to travel toTourtel- Derosier said. “They’re High on Jan. 21 — one win last night (against were a better team than season. “Kayleigh was lotte Memorial on Friday, pumped up for it. They’re day later Killingly played Windham) and a little what they played the last lights out. She couldn’t Jan. 31, with tipoff eager to play and they’re host to Putnam High and emotional hangover for time. It’s a credit to them. miss.” set for 7 p.m. at Canty eager to win.” lost 47-33. Killingly coach us. That was a huge game They wanted it more and Killingly senior for- Gymnasium. Coach Gina Derosier lauded the for us.” it showed,” Derosier said. ward Trinity Angel Derosier said now that Charlie Lentz may be Clippers for taking it to Killingly’s record is Killingly limited scored a team-high 12 Killingly has qualified for reached at (860) 928-1818, her team on Jan. 22 but 10-3 through 13 games. Putnam senior guard points but no other the state tourney it will ext. 110, or by e-mail at couldn’t fault her girls for Killingly defeated Kayleigh Lyons to just Killingly player scored in concentrate on keeping a charlie@villagernewspa- a possible letdown after Putnam 55-35 back on five points in the first double figures. Derosier ranking necessary to play pers.com. securing a berth in the Jan. 6 and Derosier knew meeting between the two said she plans on having host to a Class MM state game. Through games Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 31, 2020 B3 Killingly boys driving toward postseason

Charlie Lentz photo Putnam High’s Jordan Marks, dark jersey, goes up for a layup with Killingly High’s Riley Zadora trailing the play on Jan. 22. BY CHARLIE LENTZ qualify for the Division IV VILLAGER EDITOR state tourney sooner rather than later. Killingly defeated DAYVILLE — For the past Putnam High 68-47 on Jan. 22 few years Killingly High has to lift its record to 6-5. Eight made a habit of waiting until wins are required to guarantee the last few games of the sea- a berth in the state tournament son before making a desperate and Crabtree said his players attempt to qualify for the state are certainly capable of achiev- tournament. Last season they ing that victory total. Charlie Lentz photo came up empty — falling one Crabtree said Killingly has Killingly High’s Jason Grzysiewicz, white jersey, drives to the basket with Putnam High’s Anthony Navedo, left, victory short of the required to win the games it is supposed and Ezaviar Key, right, defending at Killingly High School on Jan. 22. eight wins needed to guaran- to win on paper if it wants to tee a berth in the state tour- qualify for the postseason. On you’ve got to come out and High’s record to 4-6. Putnam and grabbed eight rebounds ney. Killingly defeated Putnam paper, Crabtree said Division prove it and lay the hammer is scheduled to play host to for Killingly. Killingly is next High on Jan. 22 for its sixth win IV Killingly should be able down,” Crabtree said. “We Plainfield High on Tuesday, scheduled to play on Friday, and coach Jim Crabtree hoped to beat a smaller school in were happy to be up by eight Feb. 4, with tipoff scheduled for Jan. 31, at Plainfield High with they don’t torture him again by terms of student enrollment, (at halftime). We really didn’t 7 p.m. at Putnam High School’s the game set to start at 7 p.m. procrastinating. like Division V Putnam High. play that good in the beginning gymnasium. “I’m hoping to have eight Killingly led the Clippers 33-25 but the third quarter showed Senior guard Shayne Charlie Lentz may be reached wins within two weeks and at halftime and outscored that they were focused and Bigelow led Killingly with a at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by then I’m looking for 12, 13, 14 Putnam High 21-9 in the third they did what they had to do.” game high 23 points. Senior e-mail at charlie@villagernews- wins — that’s what my goal is,” quarter to take a commanding Junior forward Colby forward Ethan Preston had 14 papers.com. Crabtree said. 54-34 cushion into the fourth Livingston led Putnam with points and 13 rebounds, and Perhaps Killingly High will quarter. 16 points. The loss against freshman forward Yianni make its coach happy and “When you’re a better team Killingly dropped Putnam Baribeau notched 13 points Ellis Tech girls in hunt for tourney berth

Charlie Lentz photo Ellis Tech’s Vivianna St. Jean shoots in traffic against Goodwin Tech on Tuesday, Jan. 28, in Danielson. BY CHARLIE LENTZ “Moving the ball around more and VILLAGER EDITOR just moving in general — we’re kind of stagnant right now. We’re looking DANIELSON — Ellis Tech’s drive for better than we were last year but we’re a berth in the state tournament took kind of like standing still, not moving an off ramp in a 37-29 loss to Goodwin much,” Lovely said. Tech on Tuesday night but coach John Lovely expects better play down the Murdock said his Golden Eagles are stretch and hoped that results in a state still in the driver’s seat if his team can tourney berth. Charlie Lentz photo stay focused down the home stretch. “Definitely, we just have to like work Ellis Tech’s Kalista Lovely fires a jumper over Goodwin Tech’s Megan Lukaszewski on Tuesday “I told them we’ve got to have short on our ball movement. And like when night. term memory. No team’s going to play we don’t have the ball, are off-ball move- dead for us,” Murdock said. “That one ment, setting screens and stuff,” Lovely quarters but the Gladiators outscored against the Gladiators and Lovely fin- hurts right now. I hope they have that said. the Golden Eagles 13-5 in the fourth ished with seven points. The Golden chip on their shoulder. We’re going to Lovely said one of the keys will be quarter. Eagles (4-9) are next scheduled to play need to give our all down the stretch if playing under control and staying in “Between the shots we were missing host to Cheney Tech on Friday, Jan. we’re going to be making the tourney — the moment. from close, and then our free throws, 31, with tipoff scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at which I hope we do.” “We kind of get too anxious about it we were missing all those, that makes it Ellis Tech’s gymnasium. Despite taking The loss to the Gladiators on Jan. 28 and then like our team just like over- really tough to win down the stretch,” an off ramp on Tuesday night against dropped Ellis Tech’s record to 4-9. With thinks everything,” Lovely said. Murdoch said. “This one is a game Goodwin Tech, coach Murdock expects seven games remaining in the regular Positive thinking might go a long way where we needed to make our free Ellis Tech to get back on the road to season, Ellis Tech must win four of on solving some of the problems. throws and we needed to make our states this Friday night. seven to gain the required eight victo- “Just focusing on the game and like layups. And we missed a lot of two-foot- “Right now they are really stung by ries needed to guarantee a berth in the what we can improve instead of focus- ers, you’re not going to win many bas- this loss. So I know Friday they’re going state tourney. ing in on what we did wrong,” Lovely ketball games missing those,” Murdock to come out to play and I think you’re Ellis Tech senior forward Kalista said. said. going to see a whole different team out Lovely said a state tourney berth is still The Golden Eagles will have to finish With the win Goodwin Tech lifted its there,” Murdock said. attainable. This is her last season play- games better than they did against the record to 7-7. Ericka Aponte and Abby ing high school basketball and she’s Gladiators if they want to make a run Alamo each scored 11 points to lead Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) focused on making the tourney but said for the state tournament. Ellis Tech the Gladiators. Ellis Tech’s Vivianna 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- it will take a team effort. trailed Goodwin Tech 24-22 after three St. Jean scored a game-high 13 points [email protected]. B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 31, 2020 Killingly makes turnaround against Lyman Memorial

Freshman forward Hailey Johnson and sophomore for- ward Zeynep Acun are among the first-year starters on the varsity who have improved over the course of the season. Johnson tallied seven points and grabbed seven rebounds against Lyman Memorial and Acun scored 10 points and hauled down 14 rebounds. “Zeynep played phenomenal down low, was really a force, controlling the boards, holding the ball high,” Faucher said. “Things are starting to fall together. When one does some- thing good it builds the confi- dence for the others. And now they’re believing and trusting in each other. And that makes the team chemistry so much better.” The win over Lyman Memorial at Canty Gymnasium on Jan. 28 lifted Tourtellotte’s record is 3-12. The Tigers only have five games left in the regular season but coach Faucher hoped they can finish the season on a roll. Among Tourtellotte’s opponents in the final five games are Killingly, Plainfield, and Griswold. “Killingly’s going to be tough. I know Killingly and Plainfield are going to be very tough games. We know we can play with Griswold. I know we can play with St. Bernard. If we can continue with this confi- dence, play with the confidence against Killingly on Friday — win or lose — keep the con- fidence going, and believe in ourselves — that’s going to pre- pare us for the other winnable games,” Faucher said. Senior guard Ashley Morin led the Tigers against Lyman Memorial, finishing with a game-high 15 points, with two assists and two steals. “She really commanded the floor tonight. She really saw things and that helped the other kids,” said Faucher of Morin. With the loss to Tourtellotte, Lyman Memorial’s record fell to 5-8. Callie Franchi led the Bulldogs with 12 points. Charlie Lentz photo Tourtellotte (3-12) is next sched- uled to play host to Killingly Tourtellotte Memorial’s Hailey Johnson battles for a rebound with Lyman Memorial’s Callie Nanos, left, and Sidney Pankowski, right, on Tuesday, Jan. High on Friday, Jan. 31, with 28, at Canty Gymnasium in Thompson. tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. at BY CHARLIE LENTZ Memorial back on Dec. 28. Tuesday night was a different struggling, letting the other Tourtellotte Memorial’s Canty VILLAGER EDITOR Perhaps the Tigers revamped story and coach Carla Faucher team come in and get their Gymnasium. roster wasn’t battle tested when hoped the 36-23 victory over the offensive rebounds,” Faucher THOMPSON — Tourtellotte it faced the Bulldogs in the Bulldogs opened a new chapter said. “We’ve been stressing it Charlie Lentz may be reached Memorial’s youthful forwards last week of December when for her Tigers. since day one, more so in the at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by got knocked around a bit in the Lyman Memorial eked out a “I think we controlled the last two weeks. Tonight, things e-mail at charlie@villagernews- first go-round against Lyman 29-25 win. But the rematch on boards a lot better. We’ve been just clicked.” papers.com.

High school roundup PUTNAM 49, four steals for Ellis Tech. Stevie Ricci LEDYARD 37 scored 12 points for Vinal Tech. The loss dropped Vinal Tech’s record to 2-8. LEDYARD — Kayleigh Lyons led the The win lifted Ellis Tech’s record to 4-8. Clippers with 16 points in the win over The Golden Eagles are next scheduled the host Colonels in girls basketball to play host to Cheney Tech on Friday, on Monday, Jan. 27. Abby St. Martin Jan. 31, with tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. at chipped in with a double-double with Ellis Tech’s gymnasium. 12 points and 12 rebounds, and Alex Hutchins added 11 points for Putnam. BRANFORD 8, The win lifted Putnam’s record to WOODSTOCK 1 11-2. Ledyard’s record fell to 3-11. The Clippers are next scheduled to play host POMFRET — Woodstock’s Alex to Griswold on Friday, Jan. 31, with Wojciechowski scored with an assist tipoff scheduled for 6 p.m. at Putnam from Chris Thibault in the boys hockey High’s gymnasium. loss on Jan. 25 at Pomfret School’s Jahn Rink. The loss dropped the Centaurs record to 6-4. The win lifted Branford’s PUTNAM 45, record to 10-1-1. Woodstock is next TOURTELLOTTE 33 scheduled to play host to Tri-Town on Saturday, Feb. 1, with the puck set to THOMPSON — Colby Livingston tal- drop at 6:30 p.m. at Jahn Rink. lied a game-high 17 points to help the Clippers defeat the Tigers in boys bas- ketball at Canty Gymnasium on Jan. KILLINGLY 76, 24. Devin Dalpe led Tourtellotte with TOURTELLOTTE 32 nine points. Anthony Navedo added 11 points for Putnam. The loss dropped DAYVILLE — Jay Grzysiewicz Tourtelotte’s record to 1-11. The win lift- scored 16 points and dished seven ed Putnam’s record to 5-6. Tourtellotte assists to lead host Killingly (7-6) over is next scheduled to play host to St. Tourtellotte in boys basketball on Jan Bernard on Monday, Feb. 3. Putnam is 28. Shayne Bigelow added 14 points for next scheduled to play host to Plainfield Killingly. Mason Barber scored seven on Tuesday, Feb. 4. points for Tourtellotte (1-12).

NFA 63, PUTNAM 43, WOODSTOCK 48 MONTVILLE 29 Charlie Lentz photo NORWICH – Woodstock’s Aidan MONTVILLE — Molly McKeon con- Morin scored 12 points and Nick Bedard Putnam High’s Justin St. Martin goes up for a shot defended by Tourtellotte’s Nima Sherpa, nected on five three-pointers en route added 10 in the loss for the Centaurs (4-8) right, and Mac Monahan, left, at Canty Gymnasium in Thompson on Friday, Jan. 24. Putnam to a game-high 18 points to help the in boys basketball on Jan. 28. Norwich won 45-33. Clippers defeat host Montville on Free Academy lifted its record to 12-0. 31. Killingly returns home to play host and Sydney Haskins scored for the Friday, Jan. 24. McKeon also grabbed to Montville on Tuesday, Feb. 4, with Centaurs (3-4-3) in the girls hockey tie five rebounds and had two steals. tipoff set for 7 p.m. with Auburn on Jan. 28. Putnam’s Kayleigh Lyons finished with KILLINGLY 47, 10 points, six assists and five steals and GRISWOLD 31 WOODSTOCK 2, Abby St. Martin finished just shy of AUBURN 1 ELLIS TECH 50, a double-double with nine points and DAYVILLE — Trinity Angel scored VINAL TECH 33 nine rebounds. Emma Hillman and Jill 19 points and Aila Gutierrez added nine AUBURN, Mass. — Jake Starr and Murallo each scored nine points for points to lead host Killingly past the Doug Newton scored for the Centaurs MIDDLETON — Ellis Tech’s Vivianna Montville. The loss dropped Montville’s Wolverines in girls basketball on Jan. (7-4) in the win over Auburn in boys St. Jean scored 10 points, grabbed 12 record to 6-6. 27. Hailey Eliasson led Griswold with hockey on Jan. 28. rebounds, dished four assists, had two seven points. Griswold’s record fell to blocks, and made three steals in Ellis GRISWOLD 70, 4-9. The win lifted Killingly’s record to WOODSTOCK 2, Tech’s win over Vinal Tech in girls KILLINGLY 61 10-3. Killingly is next scheduled to play AUBURN 2 basketball on Jan. 24. Kalista Lovely Turn To ROUNDUP page ­­­B8 at Tourtellotte at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. AUBURN, Mass. — Ivy Dowdle scored a game-high 21 points and made Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 31, 2020 B5

senior forward Trinity Angel — who stretch of the season. And when the list as we go. We just take one day in PUTNAM finished with 12 points. Coach Hogan regular season concludes coach Hogan practice, one day a game, we have a continued from page B1­­­ said the Clippers did a good job of said it’s possible Putnam and Killingly tough stretch coming up — next two defending Angel. could meet again in the ECC tourna- weeks we’re still on the road — we’re better watch for us. We’re ready to play. “Trinity’s an awesome player. She’s ment. going to play some big, big, teams. This We had fun tonight.” so athletic. She’s got a heck of a jumper “We might be able to see them in a was a great confidence boost for them. I Putnam High coach Mandi Hogan and she can take it to the basket. We rubber match down the stretch in the keep telling them that the first time we said Lyons was in control against have to focus on her, try to shut her playoffs,” Hogan said. played (Killingly) they just didn’t have Killingly. down a little bit. Swarm in the paint a The Clippers are next scheduled to a good game. They weren’t 20 points bet- “Kayleigh was a huge factor in the little bit and then try to recover out to play host to Griswold High on Friday, ter than us,” Hogan said. “They worked game. They shut her down last game the guards,” Hogan said. Jan. 31, with tipoff scheduled for 6 hard and they proved it tonight. We can and she had to work really hard for her Putnam High junior guard Alex p.m. at Putnam High School’s gym- hang with anyone.” points today. She got open just enough Hutchins added nine points. Hutchins, nasium. With the win over Killingly, to make those points,” Hogan said. a mid-season transfer from Putnam coach Hogan hoped the Clippers could Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) Putnam junior center Abby St. Science Academy, gives the Clippers keep the momentum going as they head 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- Martin tallied 10 points in the win another viable scorer. Putnam seems toward the postseason. [email protected]. over Killingly and virtually negated poised to finish strongly down the home “We’re just checking things off the the effort of Killingly’s leading scorer,

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45 ROUTE 171 SOUTH WOODSTOCK Mary Scalise O: (860) 928-1995 CONNECTICUT 06267 x131 C: (860) 918-1539 Licensed in CT and MA B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 31, 2020 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 Albert W. Snyder, Sr., 96 Eleanor Perry WEBSTER – Albert He was born on BROOKLYN- in-law Pete Perry of W. Snyder, Sr., 96, March 17, 1923 in Eleanor Perry passed Dayville and Richard died Friday, January Dudley, the son of away January 25, 2020 Perry of Putnam. 24, 2020 in Day Frank and Anna at Pierce Memorial One sister-in-law Kimball Hospital, (Mende) Snyder and Baptist Home in Gloria LaPointe Putnam, CT with lived in Webster Brooklyn. Ellie was of Danielson. family at his side. most of his life. He born April 30, 1936 in Numerous step His wife of 64 years, graduated from Pawtucket, RI. After grandchildren and Margaret (Soojian) Bartlett High School serving in the Air several nieces and “Maggie” Snyder, in 1941. Force, she moved to nephews. Ellie’s fami- died in 2017. He was an Army veteran of World Danielson, where she lived for several ly would like to thank Pierce Memorial He leaves 3 children, Debra A. War II. years before relocating to Bradenton, Baptist Home for her excellent care. Snyder-Robillard and her husband Mr. Snyder first worked at Packard FL. She moved back to Danielson in There are no visiting hours and burial Bruce A. Robillard of Webster, Pamela Mills in Dudley. He then was a machin- 2009. Ellie was predeceased by her will be private. In lieu of flowers dona- S. Poitras and her husband Albert A. ist at George J. Meyers Company in husband Arthur Perry to whom she tions in Ellie’s name may be made to Poitras of Thompson, CT, and Albert Worcester, retiring in 1985. was married for 37 years and her step- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital W. Snyder, Jr. and his wife Linda of He loved hunting and fishing and in daughter Cheryl Renaud. She leaves 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Altmar, NY; 5 grandchildren, Albert his later years creating fishing flies. behind a stepson Kevin Perry and his tillinghastfh.com W. “Willie” Snyder III, Heidi Snyder, He enjoyed planting and tending his wife Cindy of Danielson. Two brothers- Brian R. Robillard and his wife Sara, annual garden. Scott W. Poitras and his wife Monique, Services will be held privately at the and Kevin R. Poitras; a great-grand- convenience of the family. Burial with son, Chase Snyder; a sister, Carolyn military honors will be in Lakeside Holmes and her husband Jack of Cemetery. Arrangements are under Milford, CT; and many nephews and the direction of Scanlon Funeral Pete F. Vogt, 51 nieces. He was preceded in death by Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster. Pete F. Vogt, 51 Besides his wife his sister Esther Stocklin and by his www.scanlonfs.com of Brooklyn died Stacy, he leaves his brother Frank Snyder. Thursday, January children Chelsea, 23, 2020 at his home, Cooper, Heather, surrounded by Adam and Amy, Peter L. Kozlowski , 84 his loving family. granddaughter Beloved husband of Addison, Mom DANIELSON – N. Grosvenordale, Stacy (Neely) Vogt, Donna Vogt, broth- Peter L. Kozlowski, Donna L. Russo they were married er Jay (Hank) Vogt, 84, passed away on and her hus- June 23, 2018. He was his wife Teresa, and Monday, January band John of N. born May 29, 1968 in Davenport, Iowa, many nieces and nephews. 20, 2020 at Davis Grosvenordale, and son of Donna P. (Garrett) and the late He will be remembered for his infec- Place in Danielson. Judith M. Kozlowski Edward D. Vogt. tious smile, sense of humor, and caring He was the loving of Putnam; his sis- He served in the US Army from heart. A memorial service was held on husband for over ter, Ann Johnson of 1986-1991. Pete enjoyed partying with 5:00 pm Monday, January 27, 2020 at 50 years to the late N. Grosvenordale; family and friends, traveling and the East Woodstock Congregational Mary Jane (Cazeault) eight grandchil- adventures with Stacy, head banging Church, 220 Woodstock Road, East Kozlowski. Born in Webster, MA, dren; and three great-grandchildren. to KISS, Dallas Cowboy Football and Woodstock, CT. In lieu of flowers, the he was the son of the late Peter J. Peter is predeceased by his brother, Boston Sports. Pete was also an ama- family would appreciate donations for Kozlowski and Rose (Zielinski) Marois. the late Robert Kozlowski; his grand- teur “B” movie critic. Often times he final arrangements and also to set up a Mr. Kozlowski served his country son, Christopher Petrunia and his could be found in the yard on his four scholarship fund. Share a memory at during the Korean Conflict with the great-grandson, Bryce Petrunia. wheeler or lawn mower with a cold www.smithandwalkerfh.com Army National Guard. He worked Relatives and friends were invited beer. construction and was a blaster. He to visit with Peter’s family from 9:00 enjoyed traveling to Florida with a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January Mary Jane and eating at his favorite 24, 2020 in the Valade Funeral Home Chinese Restaurant. He loved spend- and Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Teodor Margus Teja, 84 ing Summers at Quaddick Lake, at the Grosvenordale. A Mass of Christian “cottage.” He enjoyed cooking Sunday Burial took place at 10:30 a.m. in Teodor Margus Ted loved to read breakfasts for his family. He was a St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Teja, 84, of and passed on that member of the Putnam Lodge of Elks. Grosvenordale, CT. Burial will follow Woodstock, died joy to his grand- Peter is survived by his sons, David in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flow- Sunday, January 26, children, reading P. Kozlowski and his wife Patti of ers donations can be made to Peter’s 2020 from injuries to them in “Papa’s Thompson, and Michael P. Kozlowski grandson’s nonprofit organization, sustained in a car chair.” Ted took and his wife Valerie of Dayville; his Cruisin’ for Chris Inc., donations can accident. He passed pride in meticulous- daughters, Mary Ann Paglione and her be made at any Hometown Bank loca- away peacefully ly washing his cars, husband Jeffery of Putnam, Deborah tion. For memorial guestbook visit at UMass Medical his favorite ones A. Landry and her husband John of www.GilmanAndValade.com. Center in Worcester, being the Austin MA, surrounded by his family. Ted Healeys that he owned in his young- was born July 17, 1935 in Woonsocket, er years. He was a member of the RI, son of the late Margus and Mary Woodstock Lions Club and was a long- Beverly J. Boyd , 65 (Demeter) Teja. time blood donor, who recently was Ted was a 1953 graduate of able to experience the joy of having a Beverly Jane Prior to her retirement in 2019, she Tourtellotte Memorial High School in loved one saved by organ donation. Boyd (St. John), 65 worked for several school districts in Thompson, CT, a US Army veteran, He had an array of silly jokes ready of Moosup, died on their central offices, including Griswold, and a graduate of Eastern Connecticut to tell anyone willing to listen. He January 24, 2020, Ledyard, Plainfield, and for the last State University. After college, he was always interested in other peo- unexpectedly but 20 years at the Sterling Community began teaching at Pomfret Community ple’s backgrounds and tastes, whether peacefully at home. School. Bev was a dedicated volunteer School, where he was a beloved teach- family, friend or stranger. Ted was Bev was born on in several local organizations, includ- er of 4th grade and met his wife and fel- remarkable at connecting with people November 13, 1954, ing the Relay for Life, Project PIN, All low teacher Gerry (Daigle) Teja, whom that way his entire life. in Norwich, the Hollows Church, and Scouting. As a he married June 29, 1968. He taught Ted leaves his wife Gerry of middle child of youth, she was a Girl Scout and an at PCS for many years, where he also Woodstock, son Matthew Teja and nine, to the late Edward Sr. & Rita Explorer. As an adult, she served as a coached boys’ basketball and baseball his wife Pam and their children St. John of Jewett City. She attend- Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader for several seasons. Jude, Graham and Marlo of Natick, ed St. Mary’s School, graduated from with Pack 36, Committee Member of Ted was a loving husband, father, MA, son Christian Teja and his wife Griswold High School in 1972 then the Troop 54, Cub Day Camp Program grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cous- Patty Furey of Holbrook, MA, sister New England Business Academy. Bev Director, Roundtable Commissioner married Timothy K. Boyd of Griswold and a District Committee Member for in and friend, who cherished spend- Elaine Burke and her husband Jim of on November 15, 1975 at St. Mary’s several years being awarded the presti- ing time with his family and a spe- Bradenton, FL, two nieces and three Church in Jewett City, and in 2020 they gious Silver Beaver Award for service cial group of decades-long friends. He nephews. He was predeceased by two are celebrating 45 years of marriage. to youth in 2004. loved his wife, sons and family more sisters Louise Teja and Linda Carlin. They made their home in Moosup, Beverly always enjoyed cooking, than anything else in the world. Calling Hours will be Friday, where they raised their two children, baking, family gatherings, holidays, A sports enthusiast, he liked to play January 31, 2020 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM State Representative Patrick Boyd of traveling with Tim, the Red Sox, event tennis and basketball (playing into his at the Smith and Walker Funeral Pomfret and Kelly A. Boyd (married planning, and spending time with her 60s), co-founded the Woodstock youth Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, CT. to Alexis Bingham) of Colchester. She grandchildren. She could always be basketball program, and served as a A Celebration of Ted’s Life will be adored being the “Mémère” to her four counted upon to help other people. Her Woodstock Little League umpire. He Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 11:30 AM at grandchildren Olive, Rivers, Killian & warm smile and holiday cookies will be happily taught his sons to play many Grill 37, 37 Putnam Rd., Pomfret, CT. In Pearl. missed greatly. sports and attended virtually all of lieu of flowers, donations may be made The family their games. He was grateful to be able to the National Alliance on Mental asks that in lieu to watch his grandchildren play, most Illness (NAMI) Windham County, 22 of flowers dona- recently cheering them on in a bas- Frank St., Putnam, CT 06260, or New To place an tions be made in ketball game, swim meet and hockey England Donor Services (www.neds. her honor to the game all in one day. He was an avid fan org), 60 First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451. Friends of the of all Boston sports teams and UConn Share a memory at www.smithand- In-Memoriam, June Norcross men’s and women’s basketball and walkerfh.com Webster Scout soccer teams. 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For more information, YOUR please call 860-928-1818 or email LOCAL [email protected] and she’ll be happy to help! NEWS Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 31, 2020 B7 OBITUARIES Henriet F. Blanchette, 93 NORTH orate the whole house, fill the living GROSVENORDALE room with presents, mostly for her son – Henriet (Coderre) David, and bake meat pie. Blanchette, 93, passed Henriet is survived by her son Claudia M. Lariviere, 84 away on Saturday, David Blanchette of Danielson; and NORTH GROSVENORDALE– She also took great pleasure watching January 25, 2020 at many nieces and nephews. She is Claudia (Budrow) Lariviere, 84, for- her children and grandchildren par- Matulaitis Nursing predeceased by her husband, the late merly of Klondike ticipate in various sporting events as Home. Born in North Andre “Mickey” Blanchette; her sis- St., passed away on they grew. Grosvenordale, ter Florette Lavallee; and her broth- Tuesday, January Claudia is survived by her son, she was the daugh- ers Gerard Coderre, Robert Coderre, 21, 2020 at Hartford Alphonse Lariviere, Jr. and his ter of the late Ulderic and Adrienne Normand Coderre, John Coderre; and Hospital. She was wife Kelly of Ellington, CT; her sis- (Audette) Coderre. a nephew, Thomas Coderre. the beloved wife of ter, Constance (Budrow) Maynard of Henriet attended St. Joseph School Relatives and friends are invited to sixty-two years to Woodstock, CT; five grandchildren and High School before working at visit with Henriet’s family from 10:30 the late Alphonse and their spouses, Bryan & Alyssa Cluett Peabody Mill. She then worked a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January Lariviere, Sr. who Lariviere, Brittany (Lariviere) at the American Optical Corp in 31, 2020 at Saint Joseph Church, 18 recently died on and Matt Piro, Kristyn (Blackburn) Southbridge, MA for over 25 years Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT, with a November 3, 2019. and Lewis Jackson, Brett & Jessica before retiring in 1988. She loved going Mass of Christian Burial taking place Born in Webster, MA on May 4, 1935, Blackburn, and Christopher & Megan shopping and bowling on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. she was the daughter of the late Blackburn; five great-grandchildren, with her family. Henriet watched hun- Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations Armand and Clara (Young) Budrow. Elijah, Ezra, Penelope, Finn, Conrad, dreds of movies that she collected over may be made to the ARC of Quinebaug Growing up she attended Bartlett and one great grandson soon to be the years. She also enjoyed her large Valley, 387 Cook Hill Rd., Danielson, High School in Webster, MA where born. She was predeceased by a collection of figurines, especially the CT 06239. For memorial guestbook she graduated in 1953. A few years daughter, the late Denise (Lariviere) angels. Christmas was her favorite visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. after graduating, she met Al and they Blackburn who she greatly missed. time of the year where she would dec- were married on her birthday in May Relatives and friends are invited of 1957. She had lived on Klondike to visit with Claudia’s family from Street with her husband for the past 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Patricia J. Kellett, 64 59 years where they raised their fam- February 1, 2020, in the Valade Funeral ily. Mrs. Lariviere worked as a lens Home and Crematory, 23 Main St., N. KILLINGLY – with her kindness and giving nature. crafter for the American Optical Corp Grosvenordale with a funeral service Patricia (Verity) Patricia is survived by her daughter, for over 25 years in both Putnam, CT taking place in the funeral home at Kellett, 64, of Melanie; her former husband, Brian & Southbridge, MA retiring in 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in St. Country Club Rd., Kellett; two grandchildren, Michael the age of 62. Joseph Cemetery. The family would passed away on Cardon and Brianna Lavoie; her broth- Throughout the years, she enjoyed like to thank the 8th Floor I.C.U. staff Sunday, January 19, ers, Douglas Allin, Christopher Allin, dancing with her husband Al to at Hartford Hospital for their car- 2020 at Day Kimball Andrew Allin and Richard Verity; and Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” at all ing attention to Claudia along with Hospital. Patricia her younger sister, Jennifer Allin; and social functions including the wed- the Brookdale Community in South was the daughter of her older sister. dings of her grandchildren. She also Windsor who recently welcomed her the late Milton and Relatives and friends were invited liked going to Foxwoods Resort and into their home. Jeanne (Hardesty) Verity and was to visit with Patricia’s family from 6:00 Casino & Mohegan Sun where she Memorial donations may be made raised in Pascoag, RI. p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January was usually lucky playing the slots. to the American Cancer Society, 825 Patricia was an Activities Director 24, 2020 in the Gilman Funeral Home She very much liked playing various Brook St. Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For for Parkview Nursing Home in RI and & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, card games including cribbage and the memorial guestbook visit www. a caring foster mother to over 40 chil- CT 06260. For memorial guestbook especially “May I” with her family. GilmanAndValade.com. dren. She was a thoughtful, caring visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. person who touched the lives of many Nancy D. Brown, 78 Sarah Marie Lima, 31 Nancy “Susie” taking care of her three children. PUTNAM– Sarah making puzzles but most of all, she D. Brown, 78, of Nancy was also a life-long lover Marie Lima, 31, of loved hanging out with her family and Woodstock, CT of dogs, and later in life, owned her Battey St. passed friends. She will be greatly missed by passed away peace- beloved Newfoundlands, including away on Wednesday, all that knew her. fully on Wednesday, her dear Belle, Ellie, and Sterling. She January 22, 2020 at In addition to her parents, Sarah is January 22, 2020 at became involved in the Newfoundland Hartford Hospital. survived by her son, Hayden Fields; Westview Health Club of New England where she proud- Born in Putnam, her sister, Rebecca Lima and her fian- Care Center in ly worked with her dogs, and with the she was the daugh- cé Adam Williams of Putnam; her Dayville, CT suc- help of others, getting them certified in ter of Donald Lima Brother, Shawn Beaudreault and his cumbing to complica- water rescue and draft work. of Putnam and Lisa wife Elizabeth of Henderson, NV, her tions associated with a rare vascular In the last ten years, Nancy’s pride (Darling) Lima and her companion niece and nephews, Bently, Olivia and disorder, Hereditary Hemorrhagic and joy were her two grandchildren, Martin Austin of Brooklyn. Jackson, a close friend, Ty Vandam, Telangiectasia (HHT) and congestive Nora and Liam. She enjoyed spending Sarah was a 2006 graduate of H.H. and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. heart failure. time with them and hosting sleepovers Ellis Technical High School for hair- Relatives and friends are invited Nancy was born in Benton Harbor, too. styling. She was a hairdresser for the to Celebrate Sarah’s life on Friday Michigan, on 14 June 1943, and grew A loving mother and grandmother, Strand for many years and also worked January 31, 2020 from 3:00 to 6:00 up in nearby St. Joseph, Michigan. Nancy was also a friend to many. at Dunking Donuts in Putnam. Sarah p.m. in the Gilman Funeral Home & A nature and wildlife lover, Nancy Nancy was very proud of the accom- was a beautiful person who lived her Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam, took the opportunity in her youth plishments of all of her children and life helping anyone in need. She loved CT 06260. Memorial donations may to play and explore the outdoors at grandchildren. She was predeceased to dance, and her laugh was unforget- be made to the Sarah Lima Fund at Stockbridge – her family’s farm and by her mother, Caroline Witte (nee table. She was an amazing hair stylist https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarahs- horseback riding school. Growing Hoffmann), father, Bradford Brown and loved by her clients. Sarah had a heart-of-gold For memorial guestbook up around horses, she was a natu- and her brother, Gordon Brown. She heart of gold. She loved reading and visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. ral equestrian, spending time helping is survived by her daughter, Abigail at the stables doing everything from C. Miller (nee Carreno), son-in-law, teaching riding lessons to taking care Rick Miller, granddaughter, Nora of the horses. Her students, family, Miller, and grandson, Liam Miller of Charles A. Cazeault, Jr., 58 and friends all knew her by Susie Spencer, MA; her son, Hunter Carreno PUTNAM- Charles would light up a room with his infec- while at Stockbridge Farm. of Woodstock, CT; and her son, Justin Arthur Cazeault Jr., tious smile, laugh and glowing person- Nancy eventually left Michigan to T. Carreno of Arlington, VA. 58, passed peace- ality. Charlie was an amazing father attend high school at Sanford School Donations, in lieu of flowers, fully on Tuesday, figure to not only his children but to in Hockessan, Delaware. After gradu- can be sent to either of the follow- January 21st, 2020. several who are gracious for his love. ating in 1963, she pursued her passion ing organizations: Cure HHT, P.O. He was born on One of the most sincere, honest, dedicat- for horseback riding, and subsequently Box 329, Monkton, MD 21111 or the September 10th, ed and loving individuals to walk this enrolled in the Potomac Horse Center Newfoundland Club of New England 1961, in Webster, MA world. Charlie was loved by millions in Potomac, Maryland. She excelled Charitable Fund, 131 Clough Pond Rd. and graduated from and will be missed by a million more. and was invited to try out for the 1968 Canterbury, NH 03224-2406. Burial of Oxford High School Summer Olympics Equestrian Show ashes will take place privately with in 1980. He married Debra Cazeault Charlie was an Operations Manager Jumping Team. Although she didn’t go the family at a later date. Condolences in May of 1989, and they lived togeth- at Mass Web Printing for 34 years to the Olympics, she earned her Horse can be offered at 11 Shore Dr. Spencer, er in Putnam, CT. He was preceded until the business ended in July of Mastership Certification in 1967, and MA, 01562. Funeral services have been in death by his parents, Charles and 2014. Most recently, he worked as a became an accomplished horseback entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home Rosalie Cazeault. Machine Operator for Web Industries riding instructor, licensed to teach & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, He leaves as his legacy, four children: and Charlie always took great pride in in Massachusetts, and Connecticut, CT. For memorial guestbook please Delores Sherman (Doug), Shannon his work. where she eventually settled. Nancy visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. O’Shea (Patrick), Tyla Vandermark Relatives and friends are invited to taught lessons but devoted herself to (Craig), Charles Cazeault, III (Crystal). a visitation for Charlie from 1:00 p.m. He also leaves to cherish his mem- to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, ory, two granddaughters, Natileigh 2020 at the Gilman Funeral Home & Vandermark and Juliana Sherman; six Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam, Tina Marie Shaw, 56 sisters, Ellen Fitton, Paula Congdon, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial took Nancy Shores, Sue Cazeault, Linda place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January Tina Marie Shaw, became an active member at Roaring Rochon and Norma Furnmanic; many 27, 2020 at St. Mary Church of the age 56, of Cassville, River Health and Rehab and was nieces and nephews and even more Visitation. Burial took place in the Missouri, passed President of Residence. She was a good friends. Spring at Grove St. Cemetery. The fam- away January 16, friend and will be missed for all time. His children will remember him as ily requests that donations be made to 2020. She entered Tina is survived by her daughter, a loving father who put family and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, this life on January Jennifer (Marco) Biagioni of Nixa, friends first. Surrounding himself by 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn 38105. 6, 1964, in Norwich, Missouri; granddaughter, Clara those he loved meant the world to him. For memorial guestbook, please visit Connecticut, the Biagioni of Nixa, Missouri; mother, Many knew him as a man who made www.GilmanandValade.com. daughter of Carol Carol (Bob) Petrucci of Canterbury, friends in a room full of strangers. He (Reynolds) Petrucci. Connecticut; dog, Lucy; five siblings; Arrangements and cremation are numerous nieces and nephews; and under the direction of Cremations of many loving friends. John A. Martinik, 56 the Ozarks. Want to thank Roaring River Health Throughout her life, Tina owned and Rehab for doing an amazing job NORTH GROSVENORDALE– John John is survived by his stepsons her own business in printer repairs and making Tina feel like she was at A. Martinik, 56, of New Rd., died Jared Boissonneault of Thompson and and ink cartridge refills. She was an home. Thursday January Patrick Herrick and his wife Heather of avid animal lover who enjoyed watch- No services are being planned at 23, 2020 at Davis Foster, RI; his siblings, Gary Martinik ing birds, especially cardinals. Tina this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial Place Healthcare in and his wife Michelle “MeMe” of delighted in gardening, diamond art, contributions may be made to Haven Danielson. He was Thompson, Laurie Carignan of and Harley Davidsons. She came to the of the Ozarks (https://www.havenof- the loving husband of Sumterville, FL, and Melissa “Missy” Lord and was baptized in November theozarks.org/). To leave an online Doreen (Desmarais) Demers and her husband Adam of of 2017, changing her forever. A very condolence, please visit www.crema- Martinik. Born in Waxahachie, TX; step grandchildren sociable and caring person, Tina tionsoftheozarks.com. Webster, he was the Wyatt and Mason Herrick; and niec- son of the late Louis es and nephews, Tanya Cote, Tya and Jeanne (Benoit) Carpenter, Jessica Rock, Joshua and Martinik. On May 14, Julie Martinik, Kevin Beaudoin, 2005 at Valley Springs Sportsman Club James Beaudoin, Sharie Desmarais, he was united in marriage to the for- Bruce Desmarais, Jr. and his wife mer Doreen Desmarais. Rebecca, and Heather Horton Mr. Martinik worked as a driver A Celebration of John’s life is for Microbac for many years. John being planned. Funeral arrange- was a member of the Thompson Rod ments have been entrusted to the OBITUARIES are published at no charge. and Gun Club and the Sons of the Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, American Legion. He enjoyed video 23 Main St., North Grosvenordale, CT. E-mail notices to charlie@villagernewspapers. games, fishing, old monster movies, For memorial guestbook visit www. and a good hand of pitch. GilmanAndValade.com. com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. 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St. Bernard’s record to 6-6. THOMPSON — Tourtellotte’s Hailey WOODSTOCK — Woodstock’s Aidan ROUNDUP Johnson notched eight points, grabbed Morin scored 14 points and Ethan Davis continued from page B4­­­ WOODSTOCK seven rebounds and made two steals and Nick Bedard each added eight GRISWOLD — Killingly’s Yianni GYMNASTICS and Ashley Morin scored eight points points in the boys basketball loss on Baribeau scored 21 points and had DANIELSON — Woodstock Academy and dished three assists in the loss Jan. 24. Ajia Brown led the Falcons with eight rebounds in the loss to the host scored 141.6 points and swept a quad- to the Pirates in girls basketball on 14 points. The win lifted Fitch’s record Wolverines in boys basketball on Jan. meet against Killingly/Putnam/ Jan. 22 at Canty Gymnasium. For to 11-0 overall, 5-0 Eastern Connecticut 24. Jay Grzysiewicz tallied 23 points Tourtellotte (124.0), Norwich Free Tourtellotte: Alysha Bugbee had six Conference Division II. The loss and dished eight assists for Killingly. Academy (118.15) and Fitch (95.05) points, three rebounds, two assists and dropped Woodstock’s record to 4-7 over- The win lifted Griswold’s record to 7-4. on Jan. 27 at Deary’s Gymnastics. two steals; Leci Snow had six points and all, 1-4 ECC. The Centaurs are next The loss dropped Killingly’s record to Woodstock’s Jenna Davidson notched three rebounds; Sarah Duquette had scheduled to play at Bacon Academy on 6-6. Killingly is next scheduled to play a 37.0 in the all-around and took first six points and two rebounds; Zeynep Friday, Jan. 31. at Plainfield on Friday, Jan. 31. in the uneven parallel bars (9.3), bal- Acun had six points and four rebounds and Alivia Dalpe had three assists and ance beam (9.3) and floor exercise (9.25). WOODSTOCK SKIING Woodstock lifted its record to 8-1 over- two steals. The win lifted Parish Hill’s KILLINGLY 57, record to 10-3. The loss dropped the ST. BERNARD 24 all, 4-1 ECC. Woodstock’s Emily Arters took first in vault (9.45). KPT’s Kiera Tigers record to 2-12. Tourtellotte is SOUTHINGTON — Woodstock DAYVILLE — Trinity Angel scored O’Brien scored a 35.05 in the all-around. next scheduled to play host to Killingly Academy’s Eliza Simpson finished sec- 19 points and Emma Carpenter added 17 KPT topped NFA and Fitch and lifted its at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31. ond in girls competition in a CISL ski points to lead host Killingly High past record to 6-3 overall, 3-2 ECC. meet at Mt. Southington on Jan. 23. St. Bernard in girls basketball on Jan. FITCH 49, Woodstock’s Zach Brody finished fifth 25. Aila Gutierrez added seven points WOODSTOCK 44 and Stu Edgren was 10th in boy com- for Killingly. Sophia Boras tallied nine PARISH HILL 67, petition. points for St. Bernard. The loss dropped TOURTELLOTTE 41 LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Brenda Duquette, Clerk LONGO & HIGGINS - 168 MAIN ST., Friday Jan. 31, 2020 ESTATE OF Maryellen Calchera The fiduciary is: P.O. BOX 528 PUTNAM, CT 06260 Friday Feb. 7, 2020 (20-00033) Suzanne Logan NICHOLAS A LONGO, BACHAND, January 31, 2020 The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the c/o JAMES N SCHEIBELER, JAMES LONGO & HIGGINS - 168 MAIN ST., February 7, 2020 Court of Probate, District of Northeast N SCHEIBELER, ATTORNEY AT P.O. BOX 528 PUTNAM, CT 06260 probate Court, by decree dated Jan- LAW, 35 ACADEMY STREET, PO January 31, 2020 uary 23, 2020, ordered that all claims BOX 711, DANIELSON, CT 06239 TOWN OF WOODSTOCK must be pretested to the fiduciary at January 31, 2020 On January 22, 2020 the Wetlands the address below. Failure to promptly TOWN OF BROOKLYN Agent approved the following applica- present any such claim may result in LEGAL NOTICE tion: 01-20-01 Bond, Jeffrey & Ele- the loss of rights to recover on such NOTICE TO CREDITORS The THIRD installment of real estate na, 54 Stone Hill Drive –In-Ground claim. ESTATE OF Marguerite Cloutier (20- and personal property and ALL sup- Swimming Pool, disturbance within Brenda Duquette, Clerk 00023) plemental motor vehicle tax bills of the Upland Review Area. The fiduciary is: The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the 28.92 mills on the dollar levied on the Wetlands Agent, Tina M. Lajoie. Megan L. Calchera Court of Probate, District of Northeast assessment of Oct 1, 2018 becomes January 31, 2020 c/o MICHAEL LAHAN, probate Court, by decree dated Jan- due Jan 1, 2020. The SECOND install- LAW OFFICE OF P. MICHAEL LAH- uary 17, 2020, ordered that all claims ment for Sewer Bills becomes due Jan AN, 53 LAFAYETTE ST., must be pretested to the fiduciary at 1, 2020. Bills will become delinquent LEGAL NOTICE NORWICH, CT 06360 the address below. Failure to promptly on Feb 3, 2020 and subject to interest NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE Amy E Young present any such claim may result in from the due date at 1.5% per month PLACE: c/o MICHAEL LAHAN, the loss of rights to recover on such as prescribed in the General Statutes AMERICAN SELF STORAGE UNITS LAW OFFICE OF P. MICHAEL LAH- claim. of the State of CT. Minimum interest 179 QUINEBAUG RD. AN, 53 LAFAYETTE ST., Brenda Duquette, Clerk penalty is $2.00. NO. GROSVENORDALE, CT 06255 NORWICH, CT 06360 The fiduciary is: The Tax Office’s hours are as follows: DATE: January 31, 2020 Suzanne Logan Mon-Wed 8AM to 5PM, Thursday 8AM February 4, 2020 c/o JAMES N SCHEIBELER, JAMES to 6PM, and CLOSED FRIDAY. If you INSPECTION TIMES: N SCHEIBELER, ATTORNEY AT wish to pay by mail, enclose coupon of 10:00AM & 3:00PM NOTICE TO CREDITORS LAW, 35 ACADEMY STREET, PO bill and address to: Revenue Collector, Sale of all goods stored in delinquen- ESTATE OF Daivd J Calchera BOX 711, DANIELSON, CT 06239 PO Box 253, Brooklyn, CT 06234. If cy at AMERICAN SELF STORAGE (20-00032) January 31, 2020 a receipt is desired, please enclose a UNITS. The following named people The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the self-addressed stamped envelope. have until the morning of sale to settle Court of Probate, District of Northeast ATTENTION: You can pay via credit/ their’ account, Including all subsequent probate Court, by decree dated Jan- NOTICE TO CREDITORS debit card online or in the office. There fees pertaining to sale, and to vacate uary 23, 2020, ordered that all claims ESTATE OF Arthur Paul Johnston (19- is a processing fee of 2.50%. For more their unit or the unit will be sold to cover must be pretested to the fiduciary at 00489) information, go to our town website debts, Unit # sorted by contents. the address below. Failure to promptly The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the www.brooklynct.org. A26 ADAM A. BACHAND present any such claim may result in Court of Probate, District of Northeast Jocelyne Ruffo, CCMC, Revenue Col- A22 SCOTT A. REMILLARD the loss of rights to recover on such probate Court, by decree dated Jan- lector A13 BEATRICE RIVERA claim. uary 21, 2020, ordered that all claims January 3, 2020 D9 DANIELLE S. PIASTA Brenda Duquette, Clerk must be pretested to the fiduciary at January 10, 2020 F10 KEITH A.WALKER The fiduciary is: the address below. Failure to promptly January 31, 2020 J13 CHRISTOPHER E. TYRELL Megan L. Calchera present any such claim may result in Cash or certified check only. All sales c/o MICHAEL LAHAN, the loss of rights to recover on such final. Merchandise must be removed LAW OFFICE OF P. MICHAEL LAH- claim. TOWN OF THOMPSON within five (5) working days of bid ac- AN, 53 LAFAYETTE ST., Brenda Duquette, Clerk ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ceptance. NORWICH, CT 06360 The fiduciary is: LEGAL NOTICE Highest bidder must pay a $100.00 de- Amy E Young Cynthia Rae Johnston, 23 Laurel Hill The Thompson Zoning Board of Ap- posit on unit and will be returned when c/o MICHAEL LAHAN, Drive, Woodstock Valley, CT 06282 peals will hold a public hearing on said unit is vacant. LAW OFFICE OF P. MICHAEL LAH- January 31, 2020 Monday, February 10, 2020 beginning Highest bidder will be notified by tele- AN, 53 LAFAYETTE ST., at 7PM in the Merrill Seney Room, phone the following business day. NORWICH, CT 06360 Thompson Town Hall, 815 Riverside January 24, 2020 January 31, 2020 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Dr., North Grosvenordale, CT for the January 31, 2020 ESTATE OF Cynthia W Cole (20- following: 00017) ZBA Variance 20-01: Applicant & The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Owners: Gerald S. & Brenda Denaris, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Court of Probate, District of Northeast 50 Druid Ave, 116/6/20 Zone R40, re- ESTATE OF Robert L Cloutier (20- probate Court, by decree dated Jan- questing a variance for 30’ front-yard 00024) uary 21, 2020, ordered that all claims Setback Deficiency. The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the must be pretested to the fiduciary at Files are available to review in the Court of Probate, District of Northeast the address below. Failure to promptly ZEO’s Office, Town Hall. At these hear- probate Court, by decree dated Jan- present any such claim may result in ings, interested parties may appear uary 17, 2020, ordered that all claims the loss of rights to recover on such and be heard, and written testimony must be pretested to the fiduciary at claim. received. the address below. Failure to promptly Brenda Duquette, Clerk Respectfully submitted, present any such claim may result in The fiduciary is: Kevin Beno, Chairman the loss of rights to recover on such Charles D Cole, Jr. Publish TWICE in the Thompson Vil- claim. c/o NICHOLAS A LONGO, BACHAND, lager: Don’t miss a moment

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menu: fish & chips ($11); baked haddock January 31, Fri., 5-7pm ($12); fried bay scallops, fried shrimp February 15, Sat., 8am-3pm. ($13); fried clams ($16); seafood plat- Beat the winter blues! The Wind- Club 2087 ter ($18). 860-923-2967, council2087@ ham-Tolland 4-H Camp at 326 Taft Pond will hold a fish fry gmail.com. Road, Pomfret, CT is having a “Camp- in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 er Game Day” for boys and girls, ages Riverside Drive, North Grosvenor- February 8, Sat., 5-7pm 6-12. Lunch and snack provided with There will be a baked potato buffet in games, crafts and LOTS MORE! Bring dale. The menu: fish & chips ($11); the downstairs hall of St. Mary’s Church, outdoor gear and a sled if there is snow baked haddock ($12); fried bay scal- 218 Providence Street, Putnam. Five dol- on the ground. Admission is $25/child. lops, fried shrimp ($13); fried clams lars per person buys a whole baked pota- Call 860-974-3379 to register by Feb 12 ($16); seafood platter ($18). 860-923- to, with seven toppings to choose from, or email: [email protected] 2967, [email protected]. plus dessert and coffee or tea. Eat in or take out. Proceeds benefit the Troop 21 February 19, Wed., 2-4:30pm Scouts BSA, Boy Scouts of America, Senior social Afternoon Tea. All are wel- summer camp fund. For information, call come Senexet Grange. 628 Route 169, attendees can enjoy refreshments, meet (860) 928-7241. Woodstock, CT 06281. The Grange is of- February, 2 Sun., 2-4pm the speakers, and ask follow-up ques- fering a time of Senior Fellowship for our Visit the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp tions. Open to the public (A $5 donation February 14, Fri., 14, 9:30-11:30am Quiet Corner community. Enjoy free tea Open House 326 Taft Pond Road, Pom- is requested of non-members) Stonecroft Women’s Connection Brunch or coffee and snacks every 3rd Wednes- fret, CT. Meet the director & other camp at The Inn at Woodstock Hill, 94 Plaine day of the month. Please join us as we staff, take a camp tour, registration ma- February 7, Fri., 8-11am Hill Rd. “Lyme Awareness and Sup- are looking to offer optional programs terials available. Informational panel Coffee and Card Games. All are welcome port” with Monique Picard, BSN, RN. of your interest during this time as well. with current parents about their family’s Senexet Grange. 628 Route 169, Wood- Inspirational Speaker Sandra Lombar- Hope to see you soon with your program do’s Dramatic Presentation of “Rahab suggestions and friends! For more infor- experience with our summer camp from stock, CT 06281. Come spend time with of Jericho”. Reservations for Brunch mation contact: Amy @ 860-455-8844, 1:30pm-2pm, hosted by Heather Logee, other Senior Citizens in our community $13 are required, cancellations essen- [email protected] or friend Senex- Camp Director. while enjoying free coffee and snacks ev- tial. Call 860-774-5092, 860-455-7671 et Grange on Facebook. ery 1st Friday of the month. The Grange or email:[email protected] by February 3, Mon., 6:45pm will be open for a time of fellowship and Mon., Feb. 9. Bring a Friend and join the February 21, Fri., 5-7pm The Quiet Corner Garden Club presents provide decks of cards for multiple games party! Club 2087 will hold a fish fry in the “Using Native Shrubs for Pollinators” so invite all your friends! Choose which Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 River- presented by Dr. Jessica Lubell, Profes- game you would like to play and enjoy the February 14, Fri., 5-7pm side Drive, North Grosvenordale. The sor of Horticulture at UConn Dr. Lubell morning. For more information contact: will review pollinator-friendly native cul- Amy @ 860-455-8844, grange40ct@ Club 2087 will hold a fish fry in the menu: fish & chips ($11); baked haddock tivars that home gardeners can use to pro- gmail.com or friend Senexet Grange on Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 River- ($12); fried bay scallops, fried shrimp tect, encourage and increase the effects Facebook. side Drive, North Grosvenordale. The ($13); fried clams ($16); seafood plat- of the diminished pollinator populations menu: fish & chips ($11); baked haddock ter ($18). 860-923-2967, council2087@ that threaten our vital ecosystems. South February 7, Fri., 5-7pm ($12); fried bay scallops, fried shrimp gmail.com. Woodstock Baptist Church’s Fellowship Club 2087 will hold a fish fry in the ($13); fried clams ($16); seafood plat- Hall, 23 Roseland Park Road, South Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 River- ter ($18). 860-923-2967, council2087@ Woodstock, CT. Following the program, side Drive, North Grosvenordale. The gmail.com.

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