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Tell me Town debuts a story new website Effort aimed at keeping I think my affinity for a good narra- tive is rubbing off on my son. people ‘more informed’ There are many bedtime rituals one BY JASON BLEAU can have, and each family has their NEWS STAFF WRITER own, but it’s funny to see how my THOMPSON — Over 4-year-old son is so much like his old the past few years the man sometimes. Town of Thompson It’s like clockwork. After getting has gone through more into his “jammies,” brushing his changes to its town teeth, taking a few sips of water and website than most tucking himself into his bed, the one communities in north- question never fails to escape his lips. eastern Connecticut “Daddy, can you tell me a story?” combined, in an effort It’s a tradition that’s lasted nearly Courtesy photo to bring top-notch ser- two years now — no books, just a made- vice to the community. up-on- Woodstock Academy Vocational Technology Teacher Keith Landin and the stu- dents of his new “Explorations in Woodworking” course show off the guitars made As of December, yet the- The in the class. The project was such a success that the guitar-making course will another change to the spot return in the fall. town’s website took Ken Beausoleil Minor story. place, and according I have to First Selectman Ken and recreation maps. Details to con- Beausoleil the town is Sections for citizen fess, continuing to strive comments and infor- ADAM m y Guitar project hits towards providing mation on RFPs for MINOR improv the best service possi- upcoming and con- skills ble and make the site tinuing projects in the have more user friendly in town are also part of never been better. We have a full the process. the new format. cast of characters now that we often the right notes “It was a dramatic “Originally this revisit. Most of them are animals, but change. I think that whole thing started sometimes we dive into the realm of WA students craft in the long run it’s with the webmaster established Disney or cartoon char- going to work,” said for the site saying we acters. Most often though, he wants handmade guitars in new course Beausoleil. “We did needed an upgrade to hear about a new character, each put up a citizens com- to the software,” said of which has it’s own species, color, BY JASON BLEAU electric guitars as part lenge being an electric ments section and a Beausoleil. “They name and set of friends. Each one of NEWS STAFF WRITER of Landin’s efforts to guitar. While many few other features to worked with us those things must be established, or WOODSTOCK — incorporate more students take cours- keep the public updat- through the process to he will tell me one of them is missing. Students of Woodstock unique and fun activ- es in woodworking to ed.” come up with a new One time, I foolishly tried to begin Academy Vocational ities into his courses. learn the basics of the The website now template and we’ve a story about a purple monkey, but Technology Teacher Titled “Explorations machinery or learn a features informational continued to modify it the story could not continue until we Keith Landin’s newest in Woodworking,” the trade to use in the real sections for residents, from there.” thought of the name. It escapes me course had a unique new course is geared work, Landin felt that visitors and business- The information now, but it probably started with an opportunity last fall of towards challenging the new course would es as well as sections center on the site also M, as most of my cast of characters embracing a new proj- the students to create incorporate those focusing on the town’s includes details on the have alliteration with their name and ect — creating their a specific item or proj- same goals while educational opportu- species, much like most “Superman” very own working ect, with the first chal- nities, social services characters (i.e. Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Please Read GUITARS page ­A13 Please Read WEBSITE, page ­A12 Lana Lang, etc.) Once such memorable character we revisit often is “Tony the Tiger” (which is, obviously, a rip-off of the famous Frosted Flakes mascot, but Officials think my son doesn’t know that yet). He QMC student finds success is, as expected, an orange tiger who loves pizza. Because of this, I have ahead with opted to do his voice in an Italian with jeans campaign accent, which for some reason, my unfunded mandates BY JASON BLEAU son finds absolutely hilarious. It’s an NEWS STAFF WRITER atrocious accent, so if you see me on the street, no I will not re-enact it Baldwin thinking big DANIELSON — In for you! Nevertheless, his adventures an effort to inspire often entail finding exotic and odd for growth of town a sense of public toppings for his pizza. One can imag- service and accom- BY JASON BLEAU in the region as well. plishment in its stu- ine how much silly fun we can have NEWS STAFF WRITER with that one. “The state has dents, EASTCONN After a memorable trip to Mystic POMFRET — The reduced the amount of Quinebaug Middle Aquarium last year, a popular char- town of Pomfret is their transportation College (QMC) chal- acter we visited often was Billy Bob thinking ahead with support for schools by lenges its senior the Beluga Whale. We also like to budget season just $1 million,” Baldwin class students to check in on Gerry the Giraffe every beginning and the said. “We were noti- embrace senior cap- now and then (he’s orange with black future of funding for fied that our town stone projects where stripes like a tiger), as well as Harry state mandated pro- would be losing reim- they embrace, sup- the (Purple) Hippopotamus and Peter grams still a question bursement of $1,552 port or launch a the Penguin, who often has a hard mark for officials and some change. cause to help those time sharing his things with others. in the foreseeable By itself, the town in need either in the Most of my creative storytelling future. will be able to absorb local community or offers up some sort of life lesson my First Selectman that, but it’s a sign of aboard. son can apply to his own life at the Craig Baldwin recent- what’s been happen- For one senior, end. To this end, most of the charac- ly revealed to the ing all along in terms the journey to com- ters have trouble telling the truth, town’s selectmen of the state’s ability to pleting her capstone stealing sharing or being nice to and taxpayers that reimburse the towns project began in her their friends. For example, Marty the Pomfret will be los- fully for the programs sophomore year and Monkey sometimes hoards his banan- ing state reimburse- mandated by the today has become as and doesn’t share his food with ment in at least one state.” not only a successful those that are hungry. At the end, area that will need to Baldwin’s concerns endeavor, but a cher- Marty is forced to see the error of his be made up through have been shared Jason Bleau photo ished modern tradi- ways, and kindly offers his bananas to taxpayer dollars, and statewide by munic- EASTCONN Quinebaug Middle College senior Raina tion that QMC offi- his friends, and they live happily ever he fears that with- ipal leaders fearing Tessier shows off just some of the jeans collected in cials say has truly after, feasting on bananas. out proper planning, the worst if the state her 2016 Teen for Jeans campaign. Tessier started captured the spirit of Sometimes, Daddy only has time for more impending cuts is unable to find the campaign in her sophomore year and has turned giving back to those a quick story. Some nights, I’m able could prove to be even money to reimburse it into her senior capstone project as she approaches Please Read JEANS, page ­A13 to go on and let our imaginations run more of a detriment to graduation. a little wild before bed. Every time his town and others Please Read OFFICIALS, page ­A13 though, I make sure he goes to sleep thinking happy thoughts. I can’t be giving my kid nightmares now, can I? As I write this, it’s a been a couple nights since I’ve been able to dig deep Whipple Street fire creates questions for fire marshal and get those creative juices flowing BY JASON BLEAU ing blaze occurred at potentially cause the ed origin point in the firmed that when the to create a new character. Most of the NEWS STAFF WRITER time, the character chosen is on his a home that Putnam fire by accident or on abandoned home. State Fire Marshal whim, but whatever the next choice PUTNAM — Fire Marshal Norm purpose. “Initially the fire’s came in and an accel- is, you can rest assured that it will be The Putnam Fire Perron said has been Perron said that origin was in the liv- erant dog,” Perron silly, colorful and filled with the kind Department has been unoccupied for some while the actual cause ing room. The sofa told The Villager. of joy that only a kid can provide. left with questions time, creating ques- of the fire remains a was on fire. It wasn’t Perron described the Once upon a time… after tackling a fire tions about how the question mark, inves- what I would call a home as vacant, and it at 4 Whipple Street at incident was sparked tigators have deter- violent fire. It’s sus- has been that way for Adam Minor may be reached at around 2:45 a.m. on and whether or not mined some details pected that there was a number of years in (508) 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@ Jan. 27. someone may have about the incident, no flammable liquid stonebridgepress.com. The early morn- been in the building to including a suspect- involved and we con- Please Read FIRE, page ­A13 A2 • Friday, February 5, 2016 Villager Newspapers The story of John A. Morse Last fall, I helped the latter, as it is Putnam’s Municipal so essential to the Historian Bill illingly final perfection of Pearsall with some K the violin. research on John A. at 300 “That Mr. Morse Morse, a local violin- turned out violins maker from the late that rank with the 19th and early 20th MARGARET masters, seems an century. established fact. I had never heard WEAVER He was a modest of him. Between the man and said little two of us, we were of his ability.” able to come up with Those who pur- a number of references, and Bill then chased his instruments sent him many located Morse’s obituary. His story is commendations. Throughout his life- quite interesting so I thought I’d share time John Morse made hundreds of it. violins, turning a grand hobby into The June 23, 1938 Putnam Patriot something special. According to his gave the following. obituary and the 1900, 1918, and 1928 “John A. Morse, Violin Maker, Dies Putnam Business Directories his day- in City. Native of Woodstock Became time profession was a piano tuner. Famous For First Class Instruments Only the 1909 Putnam business direc- — Received Praise From Noted tory listed him as a Violin Maker. A Musicians. Here for 49 Years. John Google Search uncovered several of Augustus Morse of 116 South Main his violins had been for sale at auc- Street, famed violin maker and prom- tions in the past decade. After attend- inent resident of this city for nearly ing a Last Green Valley meeting at the 50 years, died at his home Saturday Killingly Historical Center on Jan. 27, night after a prolonged illness. He Bill Pearsall discovered that one of the was in his 82nd year. Mr. Morse was violins on display in the museum was born in Woodstock on April 4, 1857, made by John A. Morse, ca. 1918. It the son of Jonah Titus and Harriet was donated by Ray Poirier a number (Cummings) Morse and lived there of years ago. What a small world it is! until he moved to Putnam 49 years Do stop in and see it and enjoy our ago. He was graduated from the New museum and photos. England Conservatory of Music in While checking Ancestry.com to see Boston where he studied violin and what could be found on Morse in the organ. Soon after completing his Census and Business Directories, I course, he decided upon a career in discovered that like many other men the show business, and travelled for John Morse was asked to fill out paper- some time with a pianoforte company. work during World War I. I found the At Kennebunk, Me., Mr. Morse’s life’s questions on following Connecticut ambitions were rudely crushed, for Military Census quite interesting. while there the manager of his show “By direction of an Act of the left… leaving the company stranded Legislature of Connecticut approved and most of its members penniless. February 7, 1917, I am required to pro- “Thus sickened of the life he was cure certain information reflective to leading, Mr. Morse returned to his the resources of the State. Therefore I parents on Woodstock Hill and shortly call upon you to answer the following. afterward was made postmaster there. Marcus H. Holcomb, Governor.” His father, who was choir director at The questions on the form are Woodstock for 40 years, built a store underlined. Some of John A. Morse’s and stocked it with groceries and all responses, dated Feb. 24, 1917, follow. the other equipment found at a county Occupation: Musician; Experience in general store. It was while engaged other trade: Piano tuner; Can you ride in operating this establishment, that a horse? No; Handle a team? Yes; Drive Mr. Morse entered the violin making an automobile? Yes; Ride a motorcy- business. A friend of his, years before, cle? No; Understand telegraphy? No; made a violin and freely boasted about Operate a wireless? No; Any experi- it in the neighborhood. In those days, ence with a steam engine? No; Any Mr. Morse had gained local attention experience with electrical machines? through his musical ability. Having No; Handle a boat---power or sail? No; time, hanging heavily upon him, he Experience with simple coastline nav- set to work, attempting to equal his igation? No; Experience in High Speed friend’s boast, and after weeks of Marine Gasoline Engines? No; Are you painstaking effort finished his first a good swimmer? Yes. Notice how the violin. questions reflect the transition that “The initial instrument did not is taking place from “horse power” to please him in any way. Its tone was automobiles. not right, its finish did not suit him Did you know that the Killingly and there was hardly a thing about Historical Center has many family the violin that met with his approv- files filled with newspaper clippings al. Convinced that he could do bet- and genealogical information? We ter, he made another. This one was would be happy to copy materials from more quickly completed and was a your family to expand the collection. better instrument in all ways. When it Note: In case of inclement weather soon found an unsolicited purchaser, this winter, please listen WINY to see Mr. Morse started to build another if the Center has been closed. Thank and from then on his spare time was you. literally ‘one violin after another.’ While he received only small sums for Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly his first violins, those of later years Municipal Historian. Special thanks to brought higher prices. Bill Pearsall for assistance with mate- “The thorough study of the art of rials used in this column. For addi- violin making, which Mr. Morse made, tional information visit the Killingly played an important part in his ulti- Historical Center Wednesday or mate success. And so did the innumer- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by HEY MOM! able experiments that he made with appointment), visit www.killinglyhis- his various kinds of woods and the tory.org, or call 860-779-7250. Mail for We’re in the paper!! placing of the sound post, which has the Killingly Historical & Genealogical so much to do with the sound of a fine Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical Order your photo reprint today instrument. On one occasion, a num- Center should be sent to P.O. Box 265, Call Villager Newspapers for details ber of years ago, Mr. Morse stated that Danielson, CT 06329. Margaret Weaver one has to possess endless patience may be reached at margaretmweaver@ (860)928-1818 to make violins, not only in fashion- gmail.com. Note: Neither the Killingly All at great prices! ing the accepted shape of the instru- Historical Center nor I have Caller ment, but in getting the wood down to ID. Please leave your name and phone Digital copy $5 the proper thickness, in fitting them number when calling. Thank you. Note 4”x6” $5 • 8.5”x11” $10.00( together so that they will remain so for the new post office box number for the generations, and in the placing of the historical center. (glossy prints) base bar and the sound post, especially

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What was Charlton like when you were a child?

“It was a rural town … wasn’t much going on. We Olivia Richman photos went to school and walked One of Barbara’s biggest passions is knitting and crocheting. to Dresser Hill to where the Thompson, Conn. resident and stand is now to go to the first Charlton native Barbara Zajac BUZZER six grades. Then we went turned 100 years old on Monday, to Charlton High School for Jan. 25. She was born in Charlton BEATER! seventh [grade] and up into machines in those days. We a while we’d get into a scrap, in the year 1916. high school. It was a quiet lit- probably had 14 cows at the not much.” CHECK OUT tle town. There wasn’t much most that he milked twice a It’s interesting to think THE going on in it.” day.” What was there to do as you lived during a time a teenager in town? with so much change. SPORTS ACTION! What are some of the Do you have any favor- differences you’ve seen ite memories from your “Between Charlton and “It was kind of interesting. throughout the years? childhood? Southbridge, there wasn’t We just took it in stride and much to do. Just the movie didn’t make too much of it. “Well, I don’t live there so I “I just know it was a nice theater in Southbridge. We knew we’d get electricity don’t see the differences like life that we lived. We weren’t There was Grange Hall in at some point, but we never someone who is living there. rich or anything like that, Charlton, where they held speculated when.” But I go see my sister who but we had a good life.” dances.” still lives in the same place Do you remember when we were born, still the same You graduated high It must be interesting you first got a television? farm. I have a brother in school in 1932. What was seeing the differences Charlton as well. There were it like growing up in the between technology now “We had a radio in our eight of us in the family. I 30’s? and the technology you sitting room. We used to sit was the oldest.” had as a child. and listen to the radio. They “The high school was so used to have soap stories Eight! Wow. How was different from what it is now. “We didn’t have a phone. back then on the radio. My growing up on a farm in We only had baseball for a We didn’t have electricity. mother liked to listen to ball Charlton? sport. We didn’t have bas- We got a phone when I was games an we used to gather ketball. That didn’t come a sophomore in high school, around her to listen to the “Very nice. It was just a until after I left. We made because my father was select- ball games. We didn’t have nice place to live. We didn’t our own fun. In the summer men at the time and had to TV when I was home. It was have many neighbors. We we used to play baseball in have a phone. The electricity after I got married that they did a lot of the farm chores the square lawn in front of came along in the year of the got the TV.” and everything else, what- the house. We had enough rural electrification they did, ever our father would let us to make up a partial team when everybody got electric- do. I offered to milk cows with my siblings. It was kind ity. That changed a whole lot, Turn To ZAJAC page ­­­A14 with him one night and he of interesting because we all because we got rid of all the said, ‘No, that’s not a job for had our likes and dislikes, lamps we had and had elec- a girl.’ He used to milk by although we didn’t argue and tric lights, which were much hand. There were no milking fight a whole lot. Just once in easier to live by.” Valentine’s Day is Sunday February 14th *You’ll need...FLOWERS for LOVE and ROMANCE Public Meetings * Make a plan...for the very best ROSES and Fresh Cut Flowers THOMPSON Wednesday, Feb. 10 We Offer: Tuesday, Feb. 9 Recreation Commission, 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8 Wetlands Meeting, 6 p.m., Town Office Building Extended Hours Valentine Week Board of Education, 7 p.m., Registrar of Voters, 5 p.m., Clifford B. Green Memorial Mon-Sat 8 AM-7PM • SUNDAY 7 AM-5PM Middle School Media Center Center Town Office Building Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Merrill Seney Room, Town Hall Wednesday, Feb. 10 Thursday, Feb. 11 Special Delivery: Fire Commissioners Meeting, Board of Education, 7 p.m., Make it a Valentine Week! Tuesday, Feb. 9 7:30 p.m., East Brooklyn Fire Town Office Building Inland Wetlands Commission, Department Send Flowers to the Workplace or Home. 7 p.m., Merrill Seney Room, POMFRET You pick the day... Town Hall Thursday, Feb. 11 Water Pollution Control Board of Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8 • SUNDAY DELIVERY is available Authority, 7 p.m., WPCA Clifford B. Green Memorial Board of Finance, 6:30 p.m., PCS Treatment Plant Office Center Conference Room Our designers and drivers are here to serve you!

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DANIELSON — Northeast Asermelly were among the coaches who Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) donated their time for instruction. The sponsored a three-hour football clin- clinic focused on safe tackling, blocking, ic for more than 125 youngsters from and basic football skills. There was also ages 5 through 14 on Sunday, Jan. information about healthy nutrition 31, in the gymnasium at Harvard H. and fitness. The WPTP Youth Football Ellis Technical School. Killingly High League was also represented at the clin- football head coach Chad Neal and ic and registered players for next sea- Quinebaug Valley Pride head coach Joe son. Charlie Lentz photos

A blocking drill.

Killingly High head coach Chad Neal demonstrates a drill.

RIGHT: A tackling drill.

BELOW: Future play- ers pay close atten- tion.

Sat 2/13 • 10-5 Sun 2/14 • 12-5

next to woodstock fairgrounds / 928-1514 Quinebaug Valley head coach Joe Asermelly oversees a blocking drill.

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The world isn’t black and white. So, why is your ad? V­ illager Newspapers Friday, February 5, 2016 • A5 New show at Empty Spaces debuting this weekend Charlie Lentz photos

PUTNAM — The Empty Spaces Project Art Gallery on Main Street is showing the Connecticut Plein Painters Air Society’s 2016 annual Members Exhibition at the gallery on 114 Main Street. The public is invited to an open- ing reception scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The show runs through Feb. 26. Charlie Lentz photos

“Vibrant Spring,” by David Lussier

“Chesapeake View,” by John Lasater

“From the Bridge,” by Daryl Hartman “Laurel Ridge, Cloudy Day” “Mohegan,” by Zufar Bikboc

“Ridges Boats,” by John Lasater

“Oil Cars,” by Doug Anderson

READING NEWSPAPERS IS A QUEST LIKE NO OTHER A6 • Friday, February 5, 2016 Villager Newspapers

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 Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected]. WA students receive Scholastic Art and Writing Awards WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Pomfret Center: one of five students to • Junior Zadie Arabella He, of impress us year after year with their Academy announces that several receive an American Visions Award Yangzhou, China: Gold Key Award in artistic skills and vision,” Headmaster students received Scholastic Art and and Gold Key Award in Drawing and Drawing and Illustration Christopher Sandford commented. “We Writing Awards. Illustration • Sophomore Abigail Lefemine, are very proud of our students for their The Scholastic Art and Writing • Senior Emily Beaudry, of Brooklyn: of Eastford: Gold Key Award and achievements and for being recognized Awards are the longest-running and Gold Key Award in Printmaking Honorable Mention in Drawing and nationally for their incredible talent. most prestigious educational initia- • Senior Antonia Carminati, of Illustration We are fortunate to have talented art- tive supporting student achievement Woodstock: Honorable Mention in • Junior Isabel O’Neill, of Woodstock: ists on our faculty to help our students in visual and literary arts. The pro- Printmaking Gold Key and Silver Key Awards in discover their personal voice and assist gram honors students from public, pri- • Senior Lu Emma Chen, of Guangzhu Mixed Media as well as an them as they learn how to express it vate, and home schools in grades 7-12. City, China: Silver Key Award in Honorable Mention Drawing and creatively.” Students are recognized in 29 categories Drawing and Illustration Illustration Photographs of some of the students’ and works are judged on their technical • Junior Lauren Chenail, of • Freshman Xuan Jenny You, of work can be viewed on The Woodstock skills, uniqueness, and emergence of Woodstock: Honorable Mention in Nantong, China: Silver Key Award in Academy Arts webpage. For more personal vision or voice. Photography Sculpture information on the Scholastic Art and Eleven Woodstock Academy students • Sophomore Abigail Dustin, of • Senior Peixin Yu, of Dalian, China: Writing Awards, please visit their web- were recognized in the 2016 Awards: Thompson: Silver Key Award in Silver Key Award in Design site. • Sophomore Gabrielle Larrow, of Drawing and Illustration “Our art students continue to Marianapolis announces honor roll students THOMPSON — Marianapolis Joiner, North Grosvenordale; Thompson; Kara Casavant, Beliaev, St. Petersburg, Russia; Charlton, Mass.; Zhuoyao Song, Preparatory School announc- Reanna Kuzdzal, Webster, Worcester, Mass.; Xuanxuan Dalton Bodreau, Oxford, Shanghai, China; Chengtao es the following students who Mass.; Rosalie Laconto, Chen, Beijing, China; Riley Mass.; Alayna Cashman, Song, Qingdao, China; Celina earned their place on the First Oxford, Mass.; William Collette, Webster, Mass.; Taylor Charlton, Mass.; Sarah Cavar, Stansky, Douglas, Mass.; Semester and Second Quarter LaFiandra, Woodstock; Sage Downing, Brooklyn; Kortney Brooklyn; Xuanxuan Chen, Johanna Sullivan, Worcester, Honor Roll: Latour, Newport, R.I.; Yuqian Drew, Thompson; Kathryn Beijing, China; Jin-Wei Chu, Mass.; Peyton Surprenant, Lei, Chongqing, China; Ke Fontaine, Charlton, Mass.; Tainan City, Taiwan; Danielle Dudley, Mass.; Sarah Uwazany, SEMESTER 1 HEAD OF Li, Dalian, China; Siying Li, Sabrina Godin, Glendale, R.I.; Collette, Webster, Mass.; Woodstock; Jonathan Vicario, SCHOOL LIST Beijing, China; Xiaoxin Lin, Olivia Gould, Charlton, Mass.; Quinn Colligan, Uxbridge, Shrewsbury, Mass.; Mimi Shenzhen, China; Jiawen Delia Hannon, Putnam; Johnny Mass.; Abby Cook, Thompson; Vo, Worcester, Mass.; Myles Elizabeth Acquaah-Harrison, Liu, Beijing, China; Jessica Hatem, Falmouth, Mass.; Meghan Darigan, Hampton; Wagner, Dudley, Mass.; Jin Charlton, Mass.; William Lorkiewicz, Webster, Mass.; Kathryn Hauver, Shrewsbury, Jordan Desaulnier, Dayville; Feng Wang Qiu, Almeria, Aldenberg, Sturbridge, Mass.; Bartosz Mamro, Webster, Mass.; Emily Hebert, Olivia Duncan, Woodstock; Spain; Mary Watkins, Sterling, Grant Alessandro, Pomfret Mass.; Ashlyn Mercier, Woodstock; Colin Hourihan, Ava Dussault, Sutton, Mass.; Mass.; Madison Webber, Center; Margaret Azu, Oxford, Oxford, Mass.; Alex Murphy, Whitinsville, Mass.; Zeliang Cooper Everson, Putnam; Douglas, Mass.; Molly White, Mass.; Viacheslav Beliaev, North Grosvenordale; Thomas Hu, Hang Zhou, China; Julia Linyuan Feng, Ninghai, China; Worcester, Mass.; Gabrielle Saint Petersburg, Russia; Nurse, Brooklyn; Bridget Jones, North Grosvenordale; Simone Fournier, Putnam; Wood, Northbridge, Mass.; Alayna Cashman, Charlton, O’Leary, Rochdale, Mass.; Michaela Kirby, Sutton, Mass.; Zhangyuan Gao, Hang Zhou, Yulun Wu, Beijing, China; Mass.; Sarah Cavar, Brooklyn; Kara O’Neil, Holden, Mass.; Linnea Listro, Woodstock; China; Samantha Gisleson, Hehua Xu, Hangzhou, China; Jin-Wei Chu, Tainan City, Cory Pacheco, Smithfield, R.I.; Meiyi Liu, Changchun Jilin, Thompson; Gwyneth Gould, Nan Zhou, Shanghai, China. 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We are ready to displays of brick archways tions on Robotics, Printed Save the date for this spec- pizza wedge. proudly showcase the amaz- and walkways, a stone pond Circuit Board Routers, the tacular once-a-year event that Thursday, Feb. 11: “Mexicali” shep- ing talents of our students at stocked with trout and a cas- Rube Goldberg Competition guarantees to demonstrate herd’s pie, breadstick. work and in action during our cading waterfall, a beauti- Machine Building, and why H.H. Ellis Technical Friday, Feb. 12: (Early Release Day) – Ellis Expo Trade-Technology ful barbeque constructed of our new state-of-the-art High School is the destina- Popcorn chicken, mac ’n cheese. peas Fair. stone and brick, and minia- Broadcast Studio Video Feed. tion school where students and carrots or fish patty with cheese/ Please join us on Tuesday, ture golf holes. Venture into Sustainable Architecture’s succeed. bun or Fish patty with cheese /bun. Feb. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m. (snow the Carpentry shop to check attention to detail will be For additional information, date Feb. 10) at H.H. Ellis out a variety of student proj- evident in the students’ dis- call (860) 774-8511. MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY Technical High School locat- ects, and a PowerPoint high- plays of residential mod- SCHOOL ed at 613 Upper Maple Street Monday, Feb. 8: Chicken nuggets, or mac to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List at Mount Ida Woodstock ’n cheese – ketchup, broccoli crowns, 100 College in Newton, Mass. for achieving Anna Elizabeth Sullivan, of percent orange juice. milk. EDUCATION a GPA of 3.33 or higher. Woodstock Tuesday, Feb. 9: Corn dog, bake Wendell P. Butler, of Woodstock beans-Ketchup, chips and salsa, apple- Bryce LaHaie, of Brooklyn sauce milk. NOTEBOOK University of Rhode Island Helena Elizabeth Ives, of Brooklyn Wednesday, Feb. 10: Cookie Day - Bagel Nicolette P Deary, of Brooklyn pizza (plain or pepperoni) garden spin- Juniata College KINGSTON, R.I. — The University Mackenzie Corriveau, of Brooklyn ach salad Italian dressing, diced pears, of Rhode Island is pleased to announce milk. that 4,986 undergraduates have quali- HUNTINGDON, Pa. — Natalie Thursday, Feb. 11: French toast sticks, fied for the Fall 2015 Dean’s List. The Bourque, of Pomfret, a freshman at University of New Hampshire tater tots, sausage link, maple syr- students represent nearly all of Rhode Juniata College, was named to the up-ketchup, 100 percent grape juice, Island’s cities and towns, all six New DURHAM, N.H. — Stefanie Orn, of Dean’s List for the Fall Semester. She is milk. England states, New York and New Putnam, has earned High Honors for majoring in Spanish/Communications. Friday, Feb. 12: (Early Release Day) Jersey, other states and 18 countries. the fall semester of the 2015-2016 aca- “Crustless” sun butter/jelly sand. Baby Justin Paul Szarkowicz, of Putnam demic year at the University of New carrots – cheese stick, baked Cheetos, Melodie R. Ross, of North Hampshire. fresh apple, milk. Husson University Grosvenordale Emilee Diana Kilburn, of Eastford DURHAM, N.H. — Matthew Rich, of BANGOR, Maine — Pomfret Center Meryl Emelynn Wolfe, of Eastford Woodstock, has earned Highest Honors resident Gregory Pike has been named “Every Town Deserves Melodie R. Ross, of North for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 to Husson University’s Dean’s List for Grosvenordale academic year at the University of New the Fall 2015 semester. a Good Local Newspaper” Avery C. Warford, of Pomfret Center Hampshire. Pike is a senior who is currently Nathan Antonio Giamundo, of Turn To enrolled in Husson’s BS in Kinesiology- NOTEBOOK page ­­­A11 www.860Local.com Human Movement Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Nazareth College ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nazareth College is proud to announce that Stacey Yazo of Pomfret Center, has been named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2015 semester. Yazo is studying Music Education. The College of Saint Rose ALBANY, N.Y. — The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., congratulates Aideen Hanlon of Pomfret Center, for being named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. Hanlon is one of 815 students to achieve this mark of academic excel- lence.

ALBANY, N.Y. — The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., congratulates Shelby Eccleston of Brooklyn, for being named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. Eccleston is one of 815 students to achieve this mark of academic excel- lence. Tufts University MEDFORD, Mass. — Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for undergraduate students enrolled for the Fall 2015 semester. Among these students is Elijah Martin of Brooklyn, Class of 2017 Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Assumption College WORCESTER, Mass. — David Gazzola, of Putnam, a member of the class of 2017, is one of 509 students named to the College’s undergraduate Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester.

WORCESTER — Recognizing out- standing student academic achieve- ment, Assumption College has named 509 students to the undergraduate Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. Shaina Blain of Pomfret Center, a member of the Class of 2019 Rachael Hickey of Woodstock, a mem- ber of the Class of 2016 Caroline Kenney of Woodstock, a member of the Class of 2016 Mount Ida College NEWTON, Mass. — Maegan Hernberg, a Veterinary Technology major from Eastford, has been named A8 • Friday, February 5, 2016 Villager Newspapers

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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 disbelief Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 As I watched the man www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner bend a coat hanger into two hooked rods, I wondered if it Frank G. Chilinski was a joke. President & Publisher I was at a party that dam inor A M LETTERS TO THE EDITOR included a Editor mix of local people and friends of the Make your voice heard in budget process host from several dif- To the Editor: minimal input from the community they ferent states. Owls and In Woodstock, The Board of Selectmen represent. Now is the time for that citizen As the festiv- and the Board of Education are currently input on these proposed budgets especially ities rolled NANCY WEISS working to create their fiscal year 2016-2017 during the reduction process, that’s when on, the guests proposed budgets for initial presentation to the priorities are set. Don’t wait until the mingled and I other things the Board of Finance. public hearing at the Board of Finance or the found myself Because the BOS and BOE do not have Town Meeting to express your opinion. By chatting with an outdoors- the preliminary Proposition 46 calculation then, so many factors have been weighed and man, dressed in a leather You’ve been wondering for years. It’s at the start of their budget formation, it’s priorities have been set that any change is vest, who held in his weath- that question you forgot to ask, again. likely these proposals will be higher than extremely difficult. ered hands the two pieces You tell yourself that you’ll remember an amount the Board of Finance could legal- Please make your voice heard by attending of metal. He told me that to inquire the next time you see your sci- ly consider under Prop. 46 and forward to and participating in the process. You can do he could find electrical con- ence-teacher neighbor, your eco-smart the taxpayers. The Board of Finance, upon that by attending Board of Selectman, Board duits, underground pipes, cousin, your best friend from college receiving the Prop. 46 calculation from the of Education or Board of Finance meetings the perimeter of a septic with the engineering degree, or your treasurer, advises the Board of Selectmen to express your opinion and help those board tank and even plastic drains ever-inquisitive nature child. Maybe and Board of Education of the maximum members understand what it is you want the under the ground. When he the next amount that can be allowed for each budget. spending priorities to be, in a town with a found what he was seeking, The time you The BOS and BOE may then need to reduce spending ordinance that has been repeated- the two rods would move log on their proposed budgets to less than that max- ly supported by the majority of voters that together to form an X. Everyday to your imum amount before the Board of Finance defines spending parameters but not specif- He invited me to step out- laptop or can consider approving the proposals and for- ics. side with him so he could Ecologist smart- ward them for final approval by the taxpayer. The opinion expressed is my own and not demonstrate in the door- LIZ phone, The BOE and BOS act in what they believe intended to represent any official action of yard. ELLSWORTH you’ll is in the best interest of the community. But the Board of Finance. Before he showed off his remem- they cannot operate effectively in a vacuum. talent, which someone must ber to They are often left to perform the work creat- David Fortin have known about to think investi- ing and revising their budget proposals with Member, Woodstock Board of Finance to give him a coat hanger in gate. It’s just taken too long to discover the middle of a party, anoth- the answer, so it might just be easier if er guest questioned him. I tell you. How could it be possible that And the question: Why do owls bob Youth football clinic a success such a thing would work, he their heads? asked. It didn’t meet any sci- Audubon magazine reveals the differ- To the Editor: Pride), and Pat Smith (Plainfield High entific principles and wasn’t ent aspects of this bobbing characteris- On Sunday, Jan. 31, Northeast School); and members of their staffs, lent tre- rational. tic of owls. The birds bob their heads in Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) and Quiet mendous help in organizing and conducting I piped up that my father a rhythmic pattern – side-to-side, front- Corner Football sponsored their sixth free the skills portion of the clinic. always used a dowser to find to-back; and sometimes, almost upside- youth football clinic that was held at the Ellis It was also impressive to see the many mem- wells, but those long-ago down. Creepily, the owl will stare at Tech gymnasium, in Killingly. bers from the Killingly Redmen, Quinebaug neighbors used a forked tree you, intensely, the entire time. Oddly, Over 120 young boys and girls from the Valley Pride and Plainfield Panther football branch, not coat hangers. too, the owl’s body will face front, even region attended the three hour event, and teams also on hand serving as mentors in There was something more when bobbing. received instruction in safe tackling and leading attendees through skill drills and the elegant and mystical about No, the owl isn’t dancing; though I sus- offensive football skills, as well as sessions nutrition and fitness sessions of the clinic. a tree branch than a twisted pect its head bobbing moves are much in healthy nutrition and a fitness obstacle We are also most appreciative for being piece of wire. In response, better than half the dancers out there! course staffed by NOW personnel. allowed the use of the brand new, and very the man broke into a recita- There isn’t a secret language or message While NOW and Quiet Corner football are impressive, gymnasium facility and adja- tion of a particularly lyrical the owl is passing on to us either! extremely pleased with the success of the cent classroom space at Ellis Tech. It was part of the Episcopal liturgy, The reason the bird stares so intently: clinic, a great deal of thanks and credit goes inspiring to see this wonderfully improved that I, too, know by heart “This head-bobbing helps make up for out to our area high school football teams, educational facility that offers career skills and repeat to myself for an anatomical limitation: An owl’s eyes whose coaching staffs and team members opportunities to students in the region. comfort. This was not shap- are fixed in position, so they simply volunteered their time and talents in work- ing up to be a typical party can’t move the way our eyes do. To look ing with the future players who attended. Ed Higgins encounter. up, down, or to the side, an owl has to Head Coaches Chad Neal (Killingly High Woodstock The dowser I watched as move its head. They have very flexible School); Joe Asermelly (Quinebaug Valley NOW, Quiet Corner Football a child knew the preferred necks and can do 270 degrees of a full places on any site where a head turn, looking over one shoulder, well might be drilled. The around the back, and almost over the Keep Woodstock green man walked in slow concen- opposite shoulder.” (Audubon) tric circles until the branch Moving their heads in various direc- in his hand bent sharply to tions lets the owl get a sense of their sur- To the Editor: commission. No experience is required – we the spot where he said there rounding environment. They can take The Woodstock Conservation Commission will provide training. So, if you are interested would be plentiful water. He note of trouble spots, and places with supervises natural resources in our town, in protecting our clean water, if maintaining also would predict how far obstacles or advantages. The owl’s head and helps promote conservation and envi- our forests and our farms is important to you, down the driller would go bobbing allows them to triangulate, or ronmental protection. We provide input to if you want to sustain the rural character before hitting a vein. He was direction find, their prey (Audubon). the Planning and Zoning Commission in an of our town, or if you just want something correct for the half dozen This is generally always successful for effort to balance the effects of new construc- stimulating to do on the fourth Monday of or more wells he found for the hungry bird. Knowing the layout of tion and development on existing land. This each month please come and check out one of my father. He would never the landscape makes them victorious year we have many exciting projects, includ- our meetings, 7:30 p.m., Room A in the Town accept payment for his ser- hunters. ing implementing a Forestry Management Hall. You can find out more about our rec- vices. He saw his talent as Falcons and hawks also bob their Plan for town-owned properties, designing ommendations and activities at http://www. a gift. heads. These predator birds secure their guidelines to preserve our vital drinking woodstockconservation.org/. As I stepped out into the meals with their fierce and watchful water supply, stewardship of town-owned darkness with my new eyes. Casing their environment with open space and conservation easements, as Lee S. Wesler friend and his bent coat the head bobs allows them to enjoy tasty well as creating new walking trails. Chairman, Woodstock Conservation hangers, I wished I hadn’t meals. But in order to be successful, we need vol- Commission pushed the conversation If you’re a bird lover (and owl enthusi- unteers who are interested in serving on our to the point of challenging ast) then you’ll be a fan of the radio pro- him to prove that his sys- gram called BirdNote. The ornithology tem worked. Often I wish program seeks to connect listeners with I could leave things well the “joy and wonder of nature. By telling An introduction to Thompson’s enough alone and stay with vivid, sound-rich stories about birds the superficial. Now I hoped and the challenges they face, BirdNote that the little wires would inspires listeners to care about the nat- cross over the underground ural world – and take steps to protect Board of Selectmen electrical line and we could it.” Audubon magazine references this step back inside and let it program often, and did so with the ques- With the New Year comes a new and commissions. A volunteer go. We zigzagged over the tions about owl head bobbing. administration and the Board Guest application form may be filled out yard until the x appeared in Utilizing the bird tunes and sounds of Selectmen for the Town of Commentary within the selectmen’s office or his hands. In the dim light captured by the world-renowned Thompson. downloaded through the town’s I could see that he was nei- Three individuals, with a pas- website. A list of openings may Cornell Lab of Ornithology, you’ll enjoy Thompson ther crowing nor faking it. sion for serving their community, be found under the Opportunities the authenticity and clarity of the bird Board of He was just doing something songs shared during the BirdNote pro- have come together in an effort section with the site: www.thomp- that was completely natural Selectmen gram. BirdNote seeks to keep their daily to brighten the town’s future sonct.org. We look forward to an for him. stories in sync with the season; this with innovative strategies and increase in citizens’ participation Rationality and sci- way listeners will learn about and hear modern day thinking, while still and remind you that the Board ence bring us a great deal. the calls of the birds that are currently, keeping the characteristics and the integ- of Selectmen meets on the first and third Effective systems and locally present. Migrating birds won’t rity of Thompson intact. First Selectman Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. products surround us. We be highlighted in the winter months. Ken Beausoleil, Selectman Shaina Smith and Occasionally, meetings are held at venues wouldn’t want to give them The BirdNote program can be heard Selectman Steve Herbert make up the board other than the Merrill Seney Community up, even if we don’t under- each day on public radio stations nation- that will serve the next two years. Room so please check the website for a com- stand them. Yet the forces wide. In addition, BirdNote stories are The board plans to submit columns to the plete list of locations and upcoming agendas. that move us are often not available online. Try it out. Log onto the Villager Newspapers in an effort to provide If you would like to offer suggestions, com- rational at all. They are feel- BirdNote website: www.birdnote.org the people of Thompson up-to-date infor- ments or ideas, feel free to visit the town’s ings such love or friendship. Try being “extra” eco-smart – that is, mation on actions taken by the Board of website to communicate issues you may be They are emotions such as learn and discover many interesting Selectmen and important information you experiencing (town roads, street lights, etc.) lust or envy. They are inde- and important eco-facts. Then, share should know. or call our office. finable such as loyalty or your wisdom! You’ll be the hit at your The board is seeking volunteers to fill Wishing everyone a healthy and happy honor. Occasionally, there town’s green energy meeting, the one existing vacancies on various committees New Year! may even be a little bit of who encourages the conversation to magic from a coat hanger continue on in fun fashion at the party, and a man who believes the adult that can support the teenagers’ What’s On Your Mind? he has a gift and shows it. plans for that Earth Day initiative, or Email We can be surprised by the the person to show youngsters that one inexplicable and suspend special detail of the natural landscape. We’d Like to Know. our disbelief. We can enjoy Remember the owls are watching you, Us! feeling connected to the cur- making sure you ask those eco-ques- rents of the universe by two tions, and discover the answers. And Email us your thoughts to: pieces of a coat hanger. now, too, you know why owls bob their heads. adam@ ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and villagernewspapers holds a master’s degree in Environmental Education from Antioch University New DON’T MISS England and a B.A. in English from .com Bates College. She specializes in conser- A THING! vation and recycling initiatives. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, February 5, 2016 • A9 Changes to Social Security WHAT IS IT? claiming strategies The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 age can still file and suspend, but included a section titled “Closure Financial no one can collect benefits on the of Unintended Loopholes” that worker’s earnings record during ends two Social Security claim- Focus the suspension period. This strat- ing strategies that have become egy effectively ends the file-and- increasingly popular over the last JIM ZAHANSKY suspend strategy for couples and several years. These two strate- families. gies, known as “file and suspend” INVESTMENT The new rules also mean that a and “restricted application” for a ADVISER worker cannot later request a ret- spousal benefit, have often been roactive lump-sum payment for used to optimize Social Security the entire period during which CONTEST ENTRY FORM Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 income for married couples. benefits were suspended (this previously avail- Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 If you have not yet filed for Social Security, it’s able claiming option was helpful to someone who important to understand how these new rules faced a change of circumstances, such as a serious My guess is:______could affect your retirement strategy. Depending illness). on your age, you may still be able to take advan- Tip: If you are age 66 or older before the new Last week’s What Is It? The weathervane atop the tage of the expiring claiming options. The changes rules take effect, you may still be able to take Connecticut Audubon Society in Pomfret. should not affect current Social Security beneficia- advantage of the combined file-and-suspend and ries and do not apply to survivor benefits. spousal/dependent filing strategy. Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? FILE AND SUSPEND RESTRICTED APPLICATION The Villager has it to give. Under the previous rules, an individual who had Under the previous rules, a married person Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! reached full retirement age could file for retired who had reached full retirement age could file a worker benefits--typically to enable a spouse to file “restricted application” for spousal benefits after Name______for spousal benefits--and then suspend his or her the other spouse had filed for Social Security work- benefit. By doing so, the individual would earn er benefits. This allowed the individual to collect Address______delayed retirement credits (up to 8% annually) spousal benefits while earning delayed retirement State______Zip______Telephone#______and claim a higher worker benefit at a later date, credits on his or her own work record. In combina- Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, up to age 70. Meanwhile, his or her spouse could tion with the file-and-suspend option, this enabled attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Woodstock, in front be receiving spousal benefits. For some married both spouses to earn delayed retirement credits of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to (860) 928-5946. All photos are couples, especially those with dual incomes, this while one spouse received a spousal benefit, a type of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, strategy increased their total combined lifetime of “double dipping” that was not intended by the Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager and Woodstock benefits. original legislation. Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with the correct answer will be included in a ran- Under the new rules, which are effective as of dom drawing. One lucky winner will receive $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! April 30, 2016, a worker who reaches full retirement Turn To FOCUS page ­­­A12 To speak, or not to speak…that is the question The exchange of different about it. There are clear rules matters that can only prop- been opposed to the concept of viewpoints, perspectives, expe- of order for conducting these erly be discussed during an new gas stations before being a riences, concerns, questions, types of meetings. There are Guest executive session. A planning member of the commission. and ideas is how government delineated requirements to be and zoning commission is Each one of these scenarios agencies reach consensus deci- met in order to satisfy that Commentary in an executive session set- involves the same topic: gas sions through informed debate. a fair hearing was had and ting when it discusses pend- stations. But the context of This requires talking with peo- an objective decision made, JEFFREY A. ing legal action regarding an each scenario is different, so ple. You (the public) have a no matter the outcome of that GORDON, M.D. appeal to a decision to deny a what a commissioner can and right to know what is going on decision. Ex parte discussion gas station permit or regard- cannot say at a given time may and to have your voice heard. causes the most trouble during ing court action to rectify a change. This is why at initial Throughout all of this, govern- administrative settings, so cussion can still have adverse gas station zoning regulation glance, it seems a commission- ment agencies must maintain much so that a court may void effects. A planning and zoning violation. er is doing varying things, yet fairness and objectivity when a commission’s decision if ex commission is in a legislative Fifth, there is a public set- at deeper look, a commission- they do the work that they do. parte discussion was proven setting when it is in the process ting. For members of a plan- er is actually being consistent State law tries to prevent to have occurred and rose to of deciding upon gas station ning and zoning commission, with following the law. bias and conflict of interest a level that biased a commis- regulation changes. especially those elected to How does one put this all from corrupting government sion’s deliberation and/or deci- Third, there is a process office, people talk with you, together? Carefully. There is a work by prohibiting what is sion making. A planning and setting. This is when commis- you talk with people, the press difference between knowingly called ex parte discussion. This zoning commission is in an sion members or Chair com- may interview you, or you violating ex parte discussion is when a public agency mem- administrative setting when it municate about the details of provide general information rules and unknowingly, with- ber talks with someone outside holds a public hearing on a how a meeting is to be con- updates so people in your town out ill intent, breaching the of the proper venue, such as specific, individual gas station ducted, when it will meet, or know what is going on. Elected rules. Regardless of the cause, a public hearing or meeting, application. what material is to be provided officials campaign for office ex parte discussions can cause on a specific matter actively Second, there is a legislative ahead of time for review. This by participating in debates, many legal headaches for all being decided by that govern- setting. This is when policy, is not communication about forums, or talking with people. concerned. Despite the chal- ment agency. The discussion public issues, and regulations the merits of a land use appli- One should not prohibit pub- lenges, knowing the law on ex is one-sided and not open to are being discussed, but not a cation or regulation change. lic officials and people talking parte discussions provides a the public. That is a breach of specific land use application. A planning and zoning com- with each other. It should be lot of meaningful help. The ex openness and fair play. However, regulation changes mission is in a process setting encouraged. So long as ex parte parte discussion rules should People ask me why some- do occur through a legislative when Town Hall staff inform discussion rules are not bro- not be used as an excuse to pro- times I can about certain work setting. A legislative setting the Commission about the date ken, then public discussions hibit any discussion. Rather, I do on Woodstock’s Planning carries with it the give and and time of a meeting about are helpful. The courts recog- it is a well established set of and Zoning Commission and take, push and pull, deliber- gas stations, a gas station per- nize that during an election rules that protects the integrity why sometimes I cannot do ation that leads to decisions. mit application, or gas station campaign, public issues are of commissioners, of the com- so. I will boil it down to the It is expected that there will regulations. When these types discussed and candidates voice mission, and of the decision essence for you. Let’s use an be discussion when creating of process discussions are had, opinions for or against vari- making process inherent in example of gas stations being or changing regulations that they are disclosed publically at ous issues. A candidate may shaping and guiding land use located in your town. affect a community. Not being the public hearing or meeting. say that he or she opposes new in your town. There are five circumstances able to talk with others limits Fourth, there is an execu- gas stations in town and run at which a planning and zoning the whole process and stunts tive session setting. State law on that campaign platform. Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is commissioner may find him- the results because people are defines narrowly when a pub- If that candidate once elect- Chairman of Woodstock’s self or herself. unfairly excluded from partici- lic agency can go into execu- ed conducts himself or her- Planning and Zoning First, there is an administra- pating in it. A degree of latitude tive session. It also defines how self properly and follows the Commission. This article does tive setting. This is when there is given to how communication it goes into executive session. applicable regulations when not reflect any official statement is a specific land use applica- occurs. Nevertheless, rules of There are certain confidential a gas station permit applica- of the Commission. Check out tion and a public meeting or public hearings must still be legal, personnel, or personal tion comes before them, then www.JeffreyGordon.com. hearing is being held squarely followed since ex parte dis- there is no bias despite having Commemorative coins: Part 2

The only commem- the Mint produced put into circu- orative coins the U.S. its next commemo- lation. Today, Mint produced prior rative coin…the sil- an XF example to 1900 were the silver ver Lafayette dollar. is worth $360, Columbian halves of Lafayette was, as you while an uncir- 1892 and 1893 and the may recall, the French culated coin 1893 Isabella quarter. Marquis who volun- jumps up to More than 2.4 mil- tarily came to the col- $700 and a Gem lion Columbian halves onies to provide mili- uncirculated were minted and tary leadership to our coin trades at many entered circula- Treasures Revolutionary cause. $6,450. tion. Today, circulat- An affable and trusted In 1903, ed examples are quite in Your aide, he grew close to President common and I encoun- Washington and, in William ter them in one of every Home essence, became the McKinley 15-20 collections. In XF “son” that George and authorized (extra fine) condition PAUL JOSEPH Martha Washington the Louisiana they sell for $15. In never had. Purchase grades below XF they Years after the Exposition. are worth their melt value. surrender of Cornwallis to The Louisiana Even in uncirculated (Mint Washington at Yorktown, Territory was Courtesy photo State 60) they only sell for $22. Lafayette returned to the purchased A 1900 Lafayette dollar. Only 24,214 Isabella quar- United States and was honored in 1803 while ters were minted and, while with a massive parade and cel- Thomas some were put into circulation, ebratory ball. Jefferson different. One shows the bust ues leap to 1.075 percent each. uncirculated examples are con- The Lafayette dollar dies was president. The Territory of Jefferson the other shows In our next column we’ll talk siderably rarer. In XF condition were made by Mint engraver was eventually explored and the bust of McKinley. Mint about some of the items we sold they’re valued at $340. In MS 60 Charles Barber. The obverse mapped by the famous Lewis records indicate that 17,500 of out of estates before I lost the they jump up to $450. Several features the dual busts of and Clark Expedition. The each variety were produced. use of my left hand, and maybe examples exist up to Choice Washington an Lafayette, fac- U.S. paid Emperor Napoleon Their current values are slight- we’ll resume our study of the Uncirculated (MS 64) BUT the ing right. This is the first U.S. Bonaparte and France $15 mil- ly different because surviving commemorative coin series. number of surviving coins coin to bear a portrait of a U.S. lion for approximately 827,000 examples of the Jefferson vari- above that (Gem Uncirculated president. The reverse depicts square miles. ety are a bit rarer. These coins Contact us! Paul, CAI, 65) is much rarer. In MS 64 the Statue of Lafayette given in The Louisiana Purchase were generally not put into cir- GPPA: Grey Ghost Auctions the coin sells for around $800. appreciation by the people of coins were the first gold com- culation so most samples today & Appraisals, 508-943-6570, But in MS 65 the value jumps the U.S. to France. The statue memorative coins authorized are found in AU (almost uncir- [email protected]; www. to $1,825. This is yet another is still located in Paris. by the government. There culated 50) condition or better. greyghostcorp.com; The author example of why hugh grades The coins were originally are two varieties of this dol- In AU condition they are worth conducts certified coin and should be certified by one of sold for $2 each. The Mint pro- lar coin, both bearing the 1903 $460-$470 each. antique/collectible appraisals, the major grading companies. duced only 36,026 coins. Out of date. While the reverse of both Values increase slightly up on site estate sales, auctions, Seven years later in 1900 respect for Lafayette, few were is the same, the obverses are to Gem Und 65 where the val- and cleanouts. A10 • Friday, February 5, 2016 Villager Newspapers NOW celebrates 5th Annual Spin Event DUDLEY, Mass. — On NOW, Putnam Bank provid- Rawson and Jessica Rawson. Spin.” on youth wellness. Serving Saturday, Jan. 30, 40 people ed spin towels with CoolFiber With its reputation as being In addition to the three hours the 10-town area of Northeast gathered at The Fitness Studio technology for participants to the premier spin facility of of spinning, participants were Connecticut, NOW provides in Dudley, Mass., to continue use. the area, The Fitness Studio challenged to other “fitness children with the opportunity an annual winter tradition. “We sincerely appreciate was chosen as the location, feats” throughout the day. to participate in area athlet- Peddling on stationary bikes Putnam Bank’s sponsorship of and has played host for all From planks, to weight-lifting, ics programs, offering scholar- for a marathon three-hours, the Spin,” noted event orga- five years of the event. In 2013, yoga poses, and more, those ships to the youth of the com- participants of the Annual nizer and NOW board mem- the event became a tribute to who completed the challeng- munity with up to 95 percent Kerri Murphy Spin for NOW ber Earl Rosebrooks. “Time Kerri Murphy, the founder and es were rewarded with prizes of the cost being subsidized by found their stamina tested with and again, Putnam Bank has original owner of The Fitness donated by local businesses, NOW. In 2015, NOW provided a high-intensity spin class, shown their support for NOW’s Studio, who passed away after including Victoria Station, 215 scholarships to local chil- all in the name of charity. A mission and their sponsorship a battle with cancer. The Crossings Restaurant and dren. The mission of the orga- fundraiser for local non-prof- helped this event become one Rosebrooks noted, “In addi- Brew Pub, The Flying Carpet nization is to provide all chil- it, Northeast Opportunities for of our best yet.” tion to being a fun and challeng- Studio, and more. Free mas- dren, regardless of financial Wellness, Inc., the Spin sup- Founded as a creative fund- ing fundraiser, the Spin has sages were also available, resources, equal opportunities ports scholarships and pro- raiser in the spirit of provid- taken on a special meaning for courtesy of Adept Bodywork, to achieve and maintain youth gramming geared toward chil- ing access to fitness, nutrition, myself and many of the people throughout the event. The total wellness, beginning at an early dren living in the 10-town area and sports, the Spin for NOW who participate, with thoughts for the fundraiser is expected age. of Northeast Connecticut. This began with a collaboration and memories of Kerri. We are to be approximately $2,000. For more information on year’s event saw Putnam Bank between personal trainer Amy thankful to the current owner, Northeast Opportunities for Northeast Opportunities for on board as the event sponsor. Williams, and NOW board Jennifer Looney, for continu- Wellness, is a non-profit human Wellness, visit: www.nowin- A longtime supporter of members Earl Rosebrooks, Jeff ing to provide a space for the services organization focused motion.org, or call 888-940-4669.

The 5th Annual Kerri Murphy Spin was Forty spinners participated in the event — filling The Fitness Studio during the afternoon of Spinners were called to perform “fitness Sponsored by Putnam Bank – participants Saturday, Jan. 30. feats,” which included weight lifting. went home with CoolFiber towels.

The spin bikes sit waiting for the event to begin.

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GOAL!!! CHECK OUT THE SPORTS ACTION! V­ illager Newspapers Friday, February 5, 2016 • A11 Marianapolis announces honor roll students Mass.; Tyler Lefebvre, Pomfret; Bennet Sage, Moosup; Yuzhou Zhang, Beijing, China; Meng Oxford, Mass.; Pamela HONOR ROLL Ziqi Li, Guangzhou, China; Shao, Hangzhou, China; Emily Zhang, Fuxin, China; YuJin Kalinowski, Woodstock; Patryk continued from page A6­­­ Xiaoxin Lin, Shenzhen, China; Sheridan, North Smithfield, R.I.; Zhao, Jiaxing, China. Kalinowski, Woodstock; Hoi Jiawen Liu, Beijing, China; Kellyn Snow, Webster, Mass.; Ying Kang, Yuen Long, Hong Mass.; Kathryn Fontaine, Meiyi Liu, Changchun Jilin, Cal Stawiecki, Thompson; SECOND QUARTER HONOR Kong; Drinda Lee, Charlton Charlton, Mass.; Patrick China; Kyle Longo, Danielson; Taylor Strong, Webster, Mass.; ROLL City, Mass.; Boyi Lu, Beijing, Gagnon, Thompson; Sabrina Christopher Lundt, Woodstock; Olivia Summiel, Dayville; Janel China; Alyssa Morrison, Godin, Glendale, R.I.; Tianheng Francesca Lupini, Chepachet, Syriac, Woodstock; Megan Sean Allen, Oxford, Mass.; Oxford, Mass.; Nicholas Han, Shanghai, China; Delia R.I.; Tomasz Mamro, Webster, Tarantino, Millbury, Mass.; Madison Birmingham, Niemiec, Brooklyn; Delainey Hannon, Putnam; Matthew Mass.; Ashlyn Mercier, Hung-Yu Ting, Taipei, Taiwan; Danielson; Madison Bodreau, O’Connor, Oxford, Mass.; Tessa Hauver, Shrewsbury, Mass.; Oxford, Mass.; Erin Miller, Lydia Tourtellotte, Putnam; Quinebaug; Jordan Buell, O’Leary, Rochdale, Mass.; Chongyu He, Beijing, China; Webster, Mass.; McKenna Jared Ullstrom, Auburn, Oxford, Mass.; Alyssa Caputo, Kaitlin O’Malley, Sutton, Mass.; Emily Hebert, Woodstock; Moors, Uxbridge, Mass.; Jake Mass.; Maxwell Underhill, Worcester, Mass.; Dylan Emmalyn Pickett, Oxford, Kelly Heney, Douglas, Mass.; Mueller, Woodstock; Shawn North Grosvenordale; Roberto Celona, Smithfield, R.I.; Amani Mass.; Justin Quinones, New Reed Hopkins, Putnam; Colin Murphy, Charlton, Mass.; Alex Valentini, Cranston, R.I.; Chambe, North Providence, York, NY; Timothy Saucier, Hourihan, Whitinsville, Murphy, North Grosvenordale; Elisabeth Villa, Auburn, Mass.; R.I.; Lam Chan, Ngau Tau Charlton, Mass.; Yanyan Shen, MA; Ryan Hourihan, Vincent Nuccio, Pomfret Catherine Villa, Auburn, Mass.; Kok, Hong Kong; Joel Cheney, Shanghai, China; Caroline Whitinsville, Mass.; Junyuan Center; Rahmat Obanikoro, Jocelyn Vitale, Palmyra, PA; Woodstock; Christian Cutroni, Soucy, Beverly, Mass.; Sarah Hu, Chongqing, China; Julia Ikoyi, Nigeria; Jillian Fandi Wei, Beijing, China; Charlton, Mass.; Joseph Spiker, Brooklyn; Gregory Jones, North Grosvenordale; Ormerod, Dayville; Taylor Taicheng Wu, Foshan, China; DelRicci, Greenville, R.I.; Xixi Swift, Charlton City, Mass.; Chloe Karapanos,Webster, Pacheco, Smithfield, RI; Olivia Chi-Ni Wu, Shanghai, China; Du, Beijing, China; Timothy Emily Taft, Putnam; Marie Mass.; Se Ho Kim, Gangnam- Panagiotou, Webster, Mass.; Mingjia Xi, Beijing, China; Nuo Edwards, Plainfield; Eric Thibodeau, Woodstock; Noah gu, South Korea; Michaela Ayana Patel, Brooklyn; Tung Xu, Shenzhen, China; Xinyi Fontaine, Webster, Mass.; Trainor, Danielson; Minghao Kirby, Sutton, Mass.; Reanna Hoang Phi, Hanoi, Vietnam; Yang, Suzhou, China; Hannah Andrew Ford, Charlton, Wang, Dalian, China; Eva Kuzdzal, Webster, Mass.; Connor Pickett, Pomfret Center; Yash, Oxford, Mass.; Andong Mass.; Fei Gao, Beijing, China; Widmeyer, Dartmouth, Canada; Joseph LaBuff, Oxford, Mass.; Deanna Rapp, Oxford, Mass.; Yu, Forest Hills, NY; Tiange Qingzihua Guan, Beijing, Hao Xu, Beijing, China; Yiwen Sage Latour, Newport, R.I.; Grace Rett, Uxbridge, Mass.; Zhang, Beijing, China; Ziyun China; Kelsie Haviland, Xu, Shanghai, China; Jialu Xu, Katherine LeBlanc, Oxford, Megan Romprey, Thompson; Zhang, Beijing, China; Jiarui Plainfield; Andrew Jalbert, Xinzhou City, China. NOTEBOOK • Be a Thompson resident graduat- senior or home-school student who is continued from page A7­­­ ing high school senior pursuing higher a Putnam resident, regardless of high education. Putnam Lions Memorial school attended. The student does not • Scholarship applications will only be need to be affiliated with the Putnam Quinebaug Volunteer Fire considered if complete. Non-compliance Scholarships Available Lions and/or the Leo Club. will void application. Putnam Lions Memorial scholar- Department Scholarships • Students may apply for one or PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions ships are awarded based on academic both scholarships. Each scholarship Memorial Scholarships applications achievement, leadership, service and a requires its own application. are now available from the Putnam student’s statement. QUINEBAUG — Quinebaug • Applications are available at most High School Guidance Department or The fully completed applications Volunteer Fire Department is now area schools’ guidance offices. They from Lion Al Cormier. are due in the Putnam High School accepting applications for the Lt. George are also posted on the community Lion Cormier can be reached at put- Guidance Department or to the Lions W. Walker Memorial Scholarship and board of the Thompson Town Hall and [email protected] or by calling Scholarship Committee by April 1, 2016. the Chief Joseph Donovan, Sr. Memorial Thompson Public Library. 860-234-7098. Late or incomplete applications will Scholarship. • Student deadline is March 25, 2016 to The $1,000 non-renewable scholar- not be considered. Scholarships will be Requirements for application: your guidance office. ships are available to any graduating awarded in June. DINING and ENTERTAINMENT

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sented a few new challenges everything in stride, and creat- Woodworking” course will skateboards,” Landin said. “No GUITARS to the students unique to the ed unique and wonderful gui- return in the fall according to matter the project, it allows the continued from page 1 guitars themselves, including tars they can now enjoy for Landin, with the guitar mak- students to get out of the typi- allowing the students to create soldering the electronics and themselves. ing project to also return by cal mold of woodworking and something a little more unique following a template for parts Landin said the guitars were popular demand. However, do things that are of high value that they can be proud of. of the project while having put on display in the school Landin noted that just because and high interest for them. I do “I was looking for a course free range for the profile of for a couple of weeks before the guitars were a popular proj- want to bring the guitar pro- that I could offer here at the the guitar. The students also the winter break, but the stu- ect that does not mean the class gram back in the fall though Academy that would have had their choice of coloration dents were so eager to take will always be based on cre- because it has proven to be appeal to a broader range of and learned the finer points of them home and show off their ating the instruments. In fact quite popular and in demand.” students than just the limit- painting the guitars and fin- new creations Landin felt that Landin sees the new course as ed demographics that I usu- ishing them over the course of the two week display was long an ever evolving adventure for Jason Bleau may be reached ally tend to attract,” Landin the project. Landin said that, enough. both himself and his students at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at said. “So this was my attempt as with any project, there were “Understandably, the stu- with other unique projects [email protected]. to broaden my base and bring a few hiccups along the way, dents were very anxious to incorporated over time. more interest from students.” including issues with a com- take these home and start to “At some point I can envi- JUMP HEAD: WA students Landin said the project pre- puter numerically controlled play with them,” he said. sion offering a course where get creative with guitar build- router, but the students took The “Explorations in we’re building snowboards or ing project Local cause supplying donated jeans for teens in need

grown,” she said. “It’s been a lot of fun really proud that our students, like going on around the country and in JEANS and I’ve been able to connect with a lot Raina, do these things on their own. In our own community that sometimes continued from page 1 of people and meet new people because her case it’s turned into a great project we don’t always realize and I wanted in need the most. of it. This year we’re talking to many and we’re lucky to have students that students to know that there’s 1.7 million Raina Tessier launched the local different churches and libraries to get care that much about other people.” homeless teens in the U.S. today and Teens for Jeans program with a simple them involved as well.” Tessier has not only created a suc- that’s insane. While we can’t help them goal in mind, to give back to those less QMC Principal Gino LoRicco said he cessful campaign and capstone proj- in every way maybe we can make their fortunate than herself and to be part is proud of Tessier’s success and how ect, she has also turned that project situation a little more comfortable and of something big. Today the Teens for the school has fully embraced the Teens into a tool to inspire others to dedicate bearable.” Jeans program, a national campaign, for Jeans campaign, which has become themselves to a cause as well. Using Collections for Teens for Jeans will be is not only the only local program of increasingly successful year after year. the motto “Inform, Involve and Ignite,” held until Friday, Feb. 26 with drop-off its kind, it’s the only Teens for Jeans He said seeing a student’s campaign Tessier has worked hard to inspire her sites at QMC, Cozy Corner Restaurant, program in the tri-state area and has succeed the way Tessier’s has, it’s a fellow students to do great things and East Woodstock Congregational Church, become a lot more than just a project for great example of how the school hopes teach them how to take a simple con- East Woodstock Public Library, High credit and graduation for Tessier. every student will embrace their own cept and make it a successful endeavor Pointe Church, Putnam Public Library, Tessier said she was inspired to form projects and it’s a fine example of what with a lasting impact. West Woodstock Library, Woodstock a local Teens for Jeans cause after learn- dedication and determination towards “It’s been a trial and error experi- Evangelical Covenant Church and ing of the initiative on dosomething.org a cause can bring. ence. People have told me I’ve done Gaunya Chiropractic in Sturbridge, and felt it was a great opportunity to “One of our focuses here at the school so well getting this going, but it can Mass. bring students in the school together is we have kids that come here because be very stressful,” she said. “It is time As for the future of the project when for a unified cause that can truly make they like the idea of going to high school demanding and there’s so many things Tessier graduates, she has said she is a difference. While she is thrilled to see and college and getting college credits, and people associated with it. I have working with a younger student to pass how successful the campaign has been, but we’re also a democratic learning to keep track of all the locations and the torch and hopefully see the project Tessier said she didn’t expect the effort community with weekly town meetings everything and follow through with a continue for years to come. to take off the way it has over the last that the students run to improve our lot of different things. The main reason three years. school,” LoRicco said. “We have a real I started this was not only to give back Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- “I think it’s awesome. I’m so sur- focus on serving the community beyond to the homeless community, but also 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- prised and I really can’t believe how it’s just our school and college and we’re to send a message that there are things press.com. Unfunded mandates bring Incident considered ‘suspicious’ dark cloud over budget talks as investigation continues is in good shape and that the history of Perron stressed that as tion. We have to deem OFFICIALS the town’s budget process shows that FIRE of now the fire cannot be it suspicious origin for continued from page 1 continued from page A1­­­ leaders past and present have presented determined or ruled out that reason, but we’re not an awareness for the need and obstacles deteriorating condition, as arson, and it’s possible going to say that it’s an the cost of programs mandated out of of the town and how to manage them not suitable to serve as a that the fire was sparked arson at this time.” Hartford for every community in the properly. residence. However, this by accident by someone Perron said the dam- state. Baldwin confirmed the transpor- “Our budget, from the town’s perspec- does not mean that no one in the home as well. What age was confined to the tation reduction is only minor and is tive, has always been fairly lean. We was in the home to cause they can rule out, howev- living room of the home, the only reduction he has been made don’t have a lot of extra funds in there so the fire or that the home er, are some rather com- including heavy smoke aware of that the taxpayers in his town what we take in we do use and spend in has not been used as a mon causes of house fires and water damage. He will need to manage. However, Baldwin the town hall as needed for operations makeshift home by less that cannot have been said the place was filed believes being prepared for the current and to provide the services the town fortunate members of the factors with this particu- with trash and broken reduction is not enough, and that tax- needs, especially with our senior center community. lar house fire. furniture and the home payers and local officials alike need to and other initiatives. So it makes me “We do know there “What we do know is is boarded up while the keep a close watch on what is happening redouble my efforts to try to move more have been vagrants and because the house has town considers what to in Hartford as budget seasons progress. swiftly to get people interested in mov- squatters that have lived been vacant for a number do with the building. No “I think that for this year, what ing a business into Pomfret,” Baldwin there in the past. At the of years there’s no elec- one was hurt during the they’ve done has already been pub- said. moment the cause does tricity, no water, no utili- early morning incident, lished, but that doesn’t mean next year The first selectman’s plan is to remain undetermined ties or anything and there but questions still remain won’t include another round of reduc- embrace any business that will help until we see through has not been for a long as to exactly what hap- tions,” said Baldwin. “It’s something benefit Pomfret and the surrounding with some potential leads time,” said Perron. “With pened as how it happened we need to keep in mind and prepare communities in the best way possi- in the situation,” said that in mind, there’s no as the investigation con- for. The concern of the town is that ble. With properties like the Murdock Perron. reason or source of igni- tinues. we are a small town and our grand list Property, a vacant property zoned for doesn’t have as many businesses as industrial use, ripe for the taking for others around us. So mostly the budget the right buyer and need if Baldwin has ANDRUS NAMED WESTVIEW comes from the townsfolk. Eventually his way it appears that Pomfret will be you keep raising the rates and it’s hard- well prepared to handle any financial EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH er on our citizens.” roadblocks that come about if the right Focusing on this year’s budget, businesses can embrace his goal as well. Baldwin revealed that he feels Pomfret DAYVILLE ing and laundry services at the facility. — Jennifer “Jennifer is so deserving of this Andrus, from award because of her work ethic and Dayville, dedication to the patients and residents BOULET, COGEAN TO WED was named we serve,” stated David T. 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“We had a party down here ies. I like ‘Sound of Music’ and ZAJAC What are you up to now? continued from page 3 “The American Optical Co. at the park. I don’t feel any dif- things like that. I like musi- A lot of people worked there. I ferent. I’m still getting around, cals. A good romantic story is What did you think of it? worked for a short time there. doing my own work when I nice, because you can sit back “I make hats. I make dish- Then I worked for a garage. feel like doing it. Still doing and relax and not worry about cloths. I’ve got three afghans I “It was alright. TV these Then I worked for a five and my knitting and crocheting. what’s going to happen next.” have to sew together because days is terrible, anyway. All ten cent store, Woolworths. I’m trying to make a baby blan- they came in squares. I make those movies they show are Then I got married.” ket for a friend of mine whose How do you feel about the squares and then lay it out so awful. That’s why there is daughter-in-law is expecting a reaching this big milestone? how I want the colors to go so much crime in the world Did you have children? baby girl.” together.” today, because there’s nothing “My husband, who died in but crime stories on TV. I get “I have four boys. It was What do you like to do? 2000, and I were in the kitchen What got you into crochet- tired of listening to the news, great. I enjoyed my boys. Some one time and we were talking ing? but you want to know what’s people ask, ‘Don’t you wish you “Knit, crotchet, go to church. and age came up. I told him I’m going on in the world. It’s a had a girl?’ I say, no. I wouldn’t I had to give up driving because living to be 100, not knowing it “I don’t know. I’ve done it terrible world we live in these change my boys for anything. I I was scared to drive. There would ever come true. But here ever since I was 12 years old. days. It’s not like it used to be.” enjoyed my four boys. I was the are so many people out there I am.” My grandmother showed me chauffeur in the family and my on the road that aren’t polite how to knit when she lived What do you mean? husband was the chicken farm- at all. You stop at a stop sign Do you have any advice with us. I’ve been doing it all er. He didn’t have much time to and if you don’t pull out quick for people out there? through the years. I used to “With all the shooting on the take them anywhere. I was the enough they are honking at make the boys sweaters, mit- streets and everything else. one who took them around to you. I said, ‘When I get to be “Everybody is asking me tens and hats. It just comes nat- That’s something we never had different things they were into. 100 I’m not driving anymore.’ I what I did to live so long. I tell ural to me to do all that stuff. when I was growing up. I don’t I’ve lost two of them. I have the miss doing errands like I used them I didn’t smoke, I didn’t I enjoy doing it. I can listen to remember people getting shot eldest with me now. One lives to. It’ll be kind of hard to get drink and I didn’t go carousing the TV and work away at what- when I was a kid, growing up. in Pennsylvania, and one in used to. I guess I’ll be watching every night. I stayed home and ever I’m doing. It’s great.” Now, my goodness, it’s a steady Connecticut. He was here for a lot of movies.” that was it. I used to go out and thing in the news all the time. I my birthday.” go places and everything else, Olivia Richman can be think it’s terrible.” What kind of movies do but not in the last few years. reached at 508-909-4132 or by How was your birthday you like? I’ve done my share of travel- e-mail at olivia@stonebridge- Did you have a job when party? ing, I guess. I flew to California press.com. you were younger? “I don’t like mystery mov- twice.” News Briefs

ute information to parents of newborns while seated – will be the focus of two Legislators were also provided with a DKH names Thompson discharged from the hospital through a “Mindful Movement” programs at the recent appeal to the Governor submitted variety of means including door hangers, RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer by the Eastern Regional Mental Health Employee of the Month posters, booklets and a microsite inform- Program) Veterans Coffeehouse on Board on behalf of United Services’ ing parents and families about safe sleep. Tuesday, Feb. 9. request for state support. In April 2014, the Office of the Child Certified Yoga instructor Mary “The residents of Northeastern PUTNAM — Laurie Thompson, a Advocate issued data from 2001-2013 Silvestri returns to the Coffeehouse on Connecticut are long overdue for a sig- laboratory support technician for Day reporting that the number of Connecticut Feb. 9 to lead these activities at both the nificant investment in community men- Kimball Hospital has been named infants who died where unsafe sleep con- morning (9 a.m.) and evening (6 p.m.) tal health services,” according to the employee of the ditions were present was almost three sessions. letter, which also affirmed the findings month for January times the number of infants who died of “Participants can remain seated of the Governor’s Sandy Hook Advisory by Day Kimball child abuse. The public health alert also throughout the activities, making it ideal commission which repeatedly describes Healthcare (DKH). stated that infants in Connecticut are for any age groups,” Silvestri said. the state’s behavioral health system as Thompson pos- more likely to die from unsafe sleeping Silvestri’s Yoga teaching creden- “fragmented and under-funded” and con- sesses extensive conditions than from child abuse, car tials include 500-hour Prana Flow sistently calls for the state to “find ways hospital laborato- accidents, choking, drowning, falls, or Certification, Trauma Sensitive Yoga to fund integrated models of care for both ry experience and any other form of accidental injury. Certification, and Pre-Natal Yoga children and adults.” customer service Department of Children and Families Certification. She is a United Services The existing USI Willimantic clinic skills and has been Commissioner Joette Katz said the safe employee volunteering her time to the space was constructed in the 1950s and with DKH for near- sleep campaign represents an important RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse. The pro- includes space leased from Windham ly 20 years. She is stride in establishing a collaborative net- grams are open to veterans of any age Hospital. The facility cannot accommo- Day Kimball responsible for work focused on improving outcomes for and gender; spouses and partners are date the existing or expected growth in Healthcare’s processing speci- children and keeping them safe. also welcome. demand for services, nor accommodate Employee of the mens and lab sam- “Many experts in the field of child The Coffeehouse is hosted by TVCCA’s co-located services for children and Month for January, ples and accurately well-being have stressed that promot- RSVP program at Killingly Community families, including services offered by Laurie Thompson. dispatching them ing child safety is a community-wide Center, 185 Broad St., Killingly. RSVP the United Services Center for Autism. to the appropriate responsibility,” Commissioner Katz volunteers, including a number of vet- Federal Health Care Reform and other department. She also works closely with said. “So this campaign that reflects the erans, staff the Coffeehouse and serve state and federal government mandates the DKH network of phlebotomists and partnership of so many state agencies, on its advisory team. The volunteers also require that United Services begin handles phone calls from various provid- advocates, national experts, private pro- developed the mission statement that offering integrated primary care for cli- ers, doctors and patients. viders and the medical community is an guides the Coffeehouse in all aspects ents with Serious Mental Illness, who According to Patrice Bernier, director important advance in working together of planning, programming and opera- die, on average, 25 years earlier than the of lab services, “Laurie Thompson is to protect children.” tions: “The Veterans Coffeehouse will… general population due to the additional an approachable, dedicated team player Infant fatality risk factors include: provide a comfortable location for veter- challenges and complications their treat- who consistently has a positive attitude • Sleeping in adult beds with adults ans—both men and women of any age — ment requires. and willingness to do whatever is nec- and other children; to meet, socialize, communicate and pro- United Services is currently involved essary to ensure we provide the highest • Sleeping in beds with comforters, vide and discuss supported information in Connecticut’s Behavioral Health quality of service possible to our doctors, blankets and duvets; regarding veterans benefits and services Home initiative to provide and manage other community healthcare providers • Sleeping on couches or chairs when through state and federal agencies and integrated primary health and behav- and most importantly, our patients. She caregivers sleep holding them; programs.” ioral health care and promote wellness always goes the extra mile, she exempli- • Sleeping in cribs with stuffed ani- For more information about the initiatives for clients who have incurred fies best practices for customer service mals, blankets, toys and other items; Veterans Coffeehouse, please contact high hospitalization costs, seeking to and I am proud she is part of the labora- • Overdressing/overheating baby; and Greg Kline at 860-774-9286 or via e-mail improve the health of individuals while tory team.” • Propping bottles. [email protected]. saving state taxpayers significant dol- Thompson works in the lab’s cen- Additional parental risk factors asso- lars. United Services was also recently tral processing department, common- ciated with sudden infant death include: competitively selected to implement the ly referred to as “dispatch” among lab • Mental health challenges, including USI hosts annual Legislative InShape pilot project to promote healthy staff and a department Bernier likens depression; living among many of the clients it to “Grand Central Station.” It is where • Substance use, including alcohol or Dinner serves. all incoming lab samples – from Day drugs; Kimball’s own blood draw sites as well as • Smoking; DAYVILLE — United Services, Inc. nursing homes, in-home providers and • Obesity; and held its annual Legislative Dinner on Woodstock Volunteer Fire other providers in the community — are • Parental isolation. Thursday, Jan. 28, to provide area mem- triaged to the appropriate department of “Parents want to do all they can to bers of the General Assembly with an Association hosts the lab for each type of test. help keep their children healthy and overview of the needs of individuals At a celebration in Thompson’s honor safe,” said Office of Early Childhood and families struggling with behavioral annual meeting at Day Kimball Hospital on Tuesday, Commissioner Myra Jones-Taylor. “By health issues throughout the region. January 26, DKH President and CEO providing parents with information and A recent Hartford Healthcare WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Robert Smanik commented on the resources, we can help them make sure Community Needs Assessment recently Volunteer Fire Association held their importance of Thompson’s role, saying their babies are sleeping as safely as identified Mental Health as the num- Annual Meeting on Dec. 7, 2015. “The incredible work that Laurie does possible.” ber one health priority in Eastern Elections for new officers were held is a perfect example of how excellent In an effort to prevent infant deaths Connecticut. However, since 2011 legis- and are as follows: results are dependent on the quality of related to unsafe sleep environments, lators have been unable to secure critical Chief – Michael Dougherty the work input. Laurie’s attention to legislators passed a bill last year requir- state bond assistance to allow United Deputy Chief – Eric Young detail and willingness to do whatever ing hospitals to provide parents of new- Services to enhance and expand services Fire Captain – Lucas Young it takes to ensure high quality service borns with written informational mate- in the Willimantic region through the Fire Captain – Will Skene and dependable results are exemplary, rials containing the American Academy construction of a new Windham Regional EMS Captain – Sue Calaman and serve to show how all of our efforts of Pediatrics’ recommendations concern- Clinical Center. Fire Lieutenant – Tony Foote are linked together in providing the best ing safe sleep practices at the time of The evening meeting, hosted at United Fire Lieutenant – Dave Chrzan possible healthcare for our community.” the infant’s discharge from the hospital. Services Dayville Regional Clinical EMS Lieutenant – Mat Whipple When asked what she enjoys most That legislation followed implementa- Center and attended by legislators and President – Doug Young about her job and how she feels about tion of a new Department of Children members of the United Services Board Vice President – Russ Downer this award, Thompson said, “The best and Families policy early in 2014, calling of Directors, identified key policy Treasurer – Mark Collins thing about my job is my co-workers. I’m upon social workers to educate families issues related to regional mental health Secretary – Sue Calaman actually a little embarrassed by this rec- of infants under the age of one each time and state funding disparities adverse- House Committee – George Molnar, ognition, but grateful that people think I the social worker conducts a home visit. ly impacting Northeast Connecticut, Jeff Kimball, Larry Butts deserve it.” Under the new policy, if the family does which were recently highlighted by a Public Relations – MaryJane Thompson, who grew up in South not have a safe crib or “pack and play” regional needs assessment submitted to Dougherty, Erica Chrzan, Karen Munroe Boston, Mass., served three years in the for the infant to sleep, the Department the state Department of Mental Health Membership – Dave Chrzan, Scott United States Army and four years in the provides one. and Addiction Services by the Eastern Hazelton, Don Chrzan National Guard. She currently resides in The Safe Sleep campaign materials Regional Mental Health Board. Finance Committee – Russ Downer, Putnam, Conn., with her partner Frank were developed based on recommenda- The report states: Scott Hazelton, Dexter Young and her beloved dog, “Coco Lopez.” tions from the American Academy of “United Services has been waiting Support Team: Pediatrics and were focus-group tested years for bond approval in order to begin President – MaryJane Dougherty with Connecticut parents, pediatricians construction on [its Windham Regional Vice President/Secretary – Erica and home visitors. Materials are avail- Clinical Center] that would replace its Chrzan State launches Safe Sleep able online at www.ctoec.org/safe-sleep current building, which is grossly out- Total emergency call responses from and through home visiting provid- dated and overcrowded. The agency and Dec. 1, 2014 through Nov. 30, 2015 were Campaign ers, federally qualified health centers, its staff are working hard to function as 628 and are as follows: Family Resource Centers, Healthy Start an effective team and promote a positive EMS – 484 PUTNAM — The Connecticut depart- program sites, and birthing hospitals client experience, and are quite success- Fire – 84 ments of Children and Families, Public throughout the state. ful, despite the many limitations posed Combination Fire/EMS – 60 Health, Mental Health and Addiction by the physical plant. The members of the Woodstock Services, Office of Early Childhood, “Sadly, this situation exemplifies the Volunteer Fire Association prides them- and the Office of the Child Advocate very real stigma attached to mental selves in keeping our community safe along with the Connecticut Hospital Vets coffeehouse to offer health,” the report continues. “Untied and strives to recruit new members on a Association, Day Kimball Hospital, Yale Services’ inability to gain bond approval continuing basis. Anyone interested in New Haven Health Systems and Casey Mindful Movement twice on for its new building sends a distress- Fire or EMS is invited to call or stop by Family Programs gathered Tuesday, ing message that our communities don’t at any time for an application. Feb. 2, at Day Kimball Hospital to launch Feb. 9 value mental health services and the peo- a statewide campaign promoting safe DANIELSON — Improving flexibility, ple who need them, increasing feelings of sleep environments for infants. balance, strength and relaxation – all shame and isolation.” Turn To BRIEFS page ­­­A15 The statewide campaign will distrib- V­ illager Newspapers Friday, February 5, 2016 • A15 POLICE LOGS Editor’s Note: The information con- PUTNAM Rachelle Winter, 29, of 372 North Main while intoxicated. tained in these police logs was obtained St., Danielson, was charged with pos- through either press releases or other Tuesday, Jan.26 session of narcotics; possession of drug public documents kept by each police Kevin Droth, 48, of 827 Five Mile Road, paraphernalia; possession of drug para- department, and is considered to be the Putnam, was charged with failure to phernalia in a school zone. PUTNAM POLICE account of police. All subjects are con- appear second. sidered innocent until proven guilty in Thursday, Jan. 28 DEPARTMENT LOGS a court of law. If a case is dismissed in KILLINGLY Michael Docherty, 19, of 18 Potter St., court or the party is found to be innocent, Danielson, was charged with second Wednesday, Jan. 27 The Villager, with proper documenta- Tuesday, Jan. 26 degree sexual assault; risk of injury. Lisa Trottier, 44, of 26 Edmond St., tion, will update the log at the request of Melissa Auger, 36, of Cook Hill Road, Putnam, was charged with disorderly the arrested party. Killingly, was charged with disorderly Friday, Jan. 29 conduct conduct. Kyle Ross, 26, of 53 A Water St., Danielson, was charged with strangu- John White, 48, of 197 Providence STATE POLICE DANIELSON lation; interfering with a police officer; St., Putnam, was charged with third-de- disorderly conduct. gree burglary, sixth-degree larceny, sec- TROOP D LOGS Wednesday, Jan. 27 ond-degree criminal mischief Anthony Sousa, 37, of 47 John St., NORTH GROSVENORDALE DAYVILLE Danielson, was charged with driving Friday, Jan. 29 while intoxicated; operating under sus- Friday, Jan. 29 Jessica Nabozny, 33 of 38 Marshall Monday, Jan. 25 pension; following too close. John Carr, 56, of 291 B Quinebaug St., Apt. 2, Putnam, was charged with Stacy Caron, 29, of 51 Reynolds St., Road, North Grosvenordale, was charged third-degree assault, disorderly conduct Dayville, was charged with sixth degree Eric Sheridan, 35, of 372 North Main with third degree criminal mischief; sec- larceny. St., Danielson, was charged with third ond degree threatening; disorderly con- Saturday, Jan. 30 degree robbery; sixth degree larceny; duct. Linda Ross, 56, of 435 Providence Thursday, Jan. 28 reckless driving; operating under sus- Pike, Putnam, was charged with breach David Butler, 58, of 771 Hartford Tpke., pension; improper passing; failure to BROOKLYN of peace, threatening Dayville, was charged with first degree obey traffic signal; interfering with a criminal trespass; third degree burglary; police officer. Saturday, Jan. 30 Sunday, Jan. 31 violation of protective order; criminal David R. Cote, 24, of 148 Appell Road, Joshua Church, 25, of 6 Shields Rd., mischief. Brooklyn, was charged with driving Woodstock, was charged with speeding News Briefs library of up to 10 books. Reach dren annually and distributing over BRIEFS Out and Read’s model includes 2,000 new books. Reach Out and Read’s continued from page A1­­­ providing a new, age-appropri- team of over 300 medical providers dis- ate book for each child to take tribute over 70,000 new books each year Flexer reads to children for home at every checkup from to nearly 40,000 children and families in age 6 months through 5 years. Connecticut. Nationally, the organiza- ‘Reach Out and Read’ Along with the free book for tion distributes 6.5 million books to near- every child, medical providers ly 4.5 million children and their families offer guidance to parents about annually, including 1 in 5 low-income MANSFIELD — Medical providers at the importance of reading aloud families in the U.S. Mansfield Pediatrics are sending fami- with their children every day lies home from checkups with free books starting at the newborn visit. and a very important prescription — The organization focuses on SI Financial Group, Inc. read aloud to your children every day. children growing up in low-in- Today, state Sen. Mae Flexer come families as research shows announces cash dividend (D-Killingly) visited the medical office to they are at the highest risk for practice what doctors preach by reading Courtesy photo reading failure. WILLIMANTIC — The Board of to a group of young patients. “Research shows that if you Directors of SI Financial Group, Inc. “Pediatricians providing books to State Sen. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) reads to children at Mansfield Pediatrics in Mansfield Thursday, Jan. 28, intervene in the first five years (the “Company”) (NASDAQ Global young children and their families is a of life and partner with parents, Market: SIFI) has declared a cash div- critical investment in early learning,” as part of the office’s “Reach Out and Read” program that gives young children a foundation for success by you can dramatically improve idend on the Company’s outstanding said Flexer. “We’re putting hundreds of the early literacy skills of a shares of common stock. The dividend kids on the path to success.” incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. Reach Out and read is child, putting them on the track of $0.04 per share will be paid on or Mansfield Pediatrics participates in for success in school and in about February 29, 2016 to stockholders “Reach Out and Read,” a national pro- a national program with 72 locations in Connecticut serving 1,000 children annually. life,” said Reach Out and Read of record as of the close of business on gram that gives young children a founda- Connecticut Executive Director February 8, 2016. tion for success by incorporating books “Reach Out and Read is a wonder- Christine Garber. “Childhood SI Financial Group, Inc. is the hold- into pediatric care and encouraging fam- ful program that helps us give the gift development experts tell us that the sin- ing company for Savings Institute Bank ilies to read aloud together. of books to young children, and pro- gle most important activity that parents and Trust Company. Established in Medical providers incorporate Reach vides us with a wonderful opportunity can do to prepare their children to suc- 1842, the Savings Institute Bank and Out and Read’s evidence-based model to enrich our time with our patients,” ceed in school is to read aloud to them Trust Company is a community- orient- into regular pediatric checkups, by said Dr. Anne Willenborg of Mansfield every day.” ed financial institution headquartered advising parents about the importance Pediatrics. Mansfield Pediatrics is one of 72 clin- in Willimantic, Connecticut. of reading aloud and giving developmen- Through Reach Out and Read, each ical locations in Connecticut that offer tally-appropriate books to children. child starts kindergarten with a home Reach Out and Read, serving 1,000 chil- Trust Your Your Guide to Your NeighborsNeighbors at Your Service

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Killingly boys scrambling for wins

Charlie Lentz photo Charlie Lentz photo Killingly’s Luke Desaulnier attempts a shot as New London’s Keith Nakwon defends Tuesday Killingly’s Brendan Turner shoots as New London’s Major Roman defends Tuesday night. night at Killingly High School. . BY CHARLIE LENTZ guess it has to be now.” required eight victories necessary to Major Roman led New London with VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR Crabtree’s goal during the presea- qualify for the state tournament — and 14 points. Luke Desaulnier led Killingly son was to earn a home state playoff four very winnable games remain. This with 10 points. DAYVILLE — The proverbial lid game and the season started with much Friday, Feb. 5, Killingly plays host to Killingly’s game at home against on the basket must have seemed like promise after Killingly topped Putnam Montville — a team it beat 54-52 on Montville Friday will likely be a must- a cast-iron manhole cover. Killingly High in the championship game of the Jan. 5. The Redmen travel to Plainfield win contest to keep the Redmen’s tour- High did not sink a basket until 5:54 Clipper Classic back on Dec. 28. The next Tuesday, Feb. 9, Killingly lost 58-51 ney hopes alive. remained in the second quarter of a Redmen have not been able to persevere to the Panthers on Jan. 22. Killingly “It’s been a long year,” Crabtree said. 62-42 loss to New London Tuesday — for in tight games this season. plays host to Stonington on Feb. 11, the “We haven’t quit yet but we have a lot the record the long-awaited first bucket “It seems to be a different thing every Redmen lost 53-49 to the Bears on Jan. of work to do still. The goal for us is to was a three-pointer from senior forward night, whether it’s 4-for-15 from the free- 22. And Killingly hosts a winnable game get better every day. We have hopefully Derek Grzysiewicz from the top of the throw line, not getting any loose balls against Wheeler on Feb. 19. no quit in us. It’s got to start tomor- key — by that time the Redmen trailed — we’ve got to average 15 missed layups Crabtree said the Redmen must raise row in practice. It’s Montville Friday the Whalers 15-3. The clutch shots have a game. To our credit we show up to their intensity down the stretch if they night, then next week it’s Plainfield and not fallen this season for Killingly (4-9) defend almost every night, some nights want to make the tourney, something Stonington. It’s time to get serious. It’s but those jumpers will have to start we get beat up on the backboards,” that he said was lacking in the first almost too late but we won’t quit. We dropping over the final seven games Crabtree said. “We just haven’t execut- quarter against New London (8-6) on still believe.” for the Redmen to win four more games ed a full game yet. We play three quar- Tuesday night. and qualify for the state tournament. ters. We’ve been down 19 or 20 in almost “We weren’t focused. It started out Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) “There’s eight (wins) on the sched- every game — then we get it down to early on. We tried to run a few things 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- ule,” said Killingly coach Jim Crabtree. one, then we lose by three or four.” and we couldn’t get all five guys on the [email protected]. “But you know what? That wasn’t our And yet hope still remains for same page, which sent a message to me goal at the beginning of the season but I Killingly’s post-season chances. The that we weren’t ready to go,” Crabtree Redmen need four wins to reach the said. Putnam heads down the homestretch

BY CHARLIE LENTZ adversity. Basketball is a to swing we played good VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR game of runs and when and with confidence.” we start to get on the bad Senior forward Kevin DANIELSON — With side of one, we can start to Alexander led Ellis seven wins and six losses fight and argue with each Tech with 10 points. through its first 13 games other or fight through it. Porcic led Putnam with — Putnam High is poised If we do that well we’re 17 points and Brevon to make a run down the definitely going to make Harmon added 11 points stretch of the regular sea- the tournament — but for the Clippers. Putnam son in hopes of attaining it’s not a gimme by any is next scheduled to a state tourney berth and means.” play on Friday, Feb. 5, the best seeding possi- With Putnam trailing at Windham Tech. The ble in the playoffs. The Ellis Tech 15-12 after one loss dropped Ellis Tech’s Clippers used a barrage quarter, the Clippers put record to 0-12. Ellis Tech of three-pointers in a the game away with a a is next scheduled to play 24-4 second-quarter run 24-4 second-quarter run at Achievement First at 5 en route to defeating and led 38-19 at halftime. p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5. host Ellis Tech 67-40 last The Clippers fueled the The Clippers have Friday. second-quarter surge kept a playoff berth with- Putnam coach Shawn with five three-point- in reach through their Deary hopes the Clippers ers including two first 13 games. Down the can sharpshoot down the three-pointers from Dan stretch Putnam will see homestretch like they Porcic and treys from many teams the second did in the second quarter Zach Evans, Sebasthian time around this season against Ellis Tech. The Ruiz, and Sebastian — needing just one more coach said the Clippers’ Ramos win to reach the tourna- destiny is in their own “We came out flat in ment. hands as tourney time the first quarter. We shot “We’ve had a couple of approaches. really well in the second games that we’ve been in “We have a very quarter. We moved the a dogfight in all the way unknown season ahead ball. We looked for the into the last quarter, if of us. Any one of our skip pass. We looked we can turn those games games could go either for the outside shot. We around we’ll be in great way. There’s not a team played as a team, not try- shape,” Deary said. out there that’s really ing to over-create, work- dominant. And there’s ing the ball around,” Charlie Lentz may be not a team out there that Deary said. “Defensively, reached at (860) 928-1818, we’re just going to beat was really what we were ext. 110, or by e-mail at handily for the rest of focused on, was trying charlie@villagernewspa- the schedule. It could go to get some steals and pers.com. either way,” Deary said. run in transition. Once “My boys have to real- the momentum started ly come to play. They have to play together Charlie Lentz photo as a team. They have to Putnam High’s Dan Porcic shoots over Ellis Tech’s Kevin learn to fight through the Alexander last Friday at Ellis Tech.

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BY CHARLIE LENTZ besides Trent. Trent works his VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR butt off,” Piccione said. “We need five players working that DANIELSON — With an hard. They’re just young right inexperienced team Ellis Tech now. We’re still working. We’ll coach Dan Piccione knew get there.” the season would be a work Senior forward Kevin in progress and it has been. Alexander led Ellis Tech The Golden Eagles were win- with 10 points. Dan Porcic less through their first dozen led Putnam with 17 points games and fell 67-40 to Putnam and Brevon Harmon added 11 last Friday at Ellis Tech. points for the Clippers. The With Ellis Tech leading 15-12 win lifted Putnam’s record after one quarter, the Golden to 6-6. Putnam is next sched- Eagles were outscored 24-4 by uled to play on Friday, Feb. Putnam in the second quarter 5, at Windham Tech. The loss and trailed 36-19 at halftime. dropped Ellis Tech’s record to “We’re having trouble string- 0-12. Ellis Tech is next sched- ing together 32 minutes. We’re uled to play at Achievement still improving. The kids are First at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. working hard. That’s all we 5. Ellis Tech’s winless record can ask for right now,” said is not great for morale but the Piccione. team is making progress. Ellis Tech has a trio of “It’s not fun. The kids want a sophomore guards with Nico ‘W’. We’re trying to get there. Cummings, Corey Golden and We’re getting some success at Brennan Young. They are all the jayvee level. We’re trying up with the varsity for the first to get some ‘W’s’, some confi- time and still learning on the dence, and then build off that job. confidence,” Piccione said. “We’re getting some good The coach said much work efforts from sophomores like remains. Brennan Young, Corey Golden, “They have to definitely work Nico Cummings — we need on their game in the off-season. them to play much older right I feel like we’re undersized, now, ” Piccione said. “We’re underweight. So we’ve got to learning. We’re trying to catch lift some weights. We’ve got to up. Hopefully this summer we get them in the gym,” Piccione can make the improvement said. “And hopefully make that we need to.” the improvements we need to Senior guard Trent Raymond make to win ballgames.” has had a good season. Ellis Tech’s backcourt is not only Charlie Lentz may be reached young but is also undersized. at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by Charlie Lentz photo “Our guards are really small, e-mail at charlie@villagernews- Ellis Tech’s Trent Raymond shoots over Putnam’s Sebasthian Ruiz last Friday in Danielson. we don’t have one over 6 feet papers.com. Putnam boys top Parish Hill

PUTNAM — Dan Porcic led Putnam Tourtellotte Memorial with 11 points in Community College of Rhode Island Windham Tech 26: 132 Roger Moyer (L) High with 19 points and Zach Cutler a loss to host Lyman Memorial Tuesday Invitational Tournament last Saturday. Maj Dec Cameron Louis (ET) 11-2. 138 added 15 points and grabbed 10 in girls basketball. Tourtellotte’s The win lifted Johnston’s record to Mike Devanny (ET) Pinned Jackson rebounds to help the Clippers defeat Maegan Roy had six points, three steals 16-2. Junior guard Nick Short led the Archer (L) 1:16. 145 Cole Blair (ET) Parish Hill 65-55 in boys basketball and six rebounds. Katie Kwasniewski way for the Centaurs with 17 points Pinned Dylan Vertefeuille (L)1:00. 152 Tuesday at Putnam High. Zach Evans had six points, four steals and seven and senior Bryce Jarrett added 12. The Cole Davidson (L) Maj Dec Jared Rufo added 11 points for Putnam. The win rebounds for the Tigers. Emily Vincent loss dropped Woodstock’s record to 4-8. (ET) 20-11. 160 Craig Martin (ET) Pinned lifted Putnam’s record to 7-6. Putnam added seven points and had seven Woodstock is next scheduled to play Steve Vamum (L) :53. 170 Adam Vear is next scheduled to play at Windham rebounds and Christina Kopacz scored host to Ledyard at 7 p.m. on Friday, (ET) Pinned Gabe Samaha (L) 1:46. 182 Tech on Friday, Feb. 5, with tipoff set seven points for Tourtellotte. Lyman Feb. 5, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Mitchell LaFlam (L) Won by forfeit. for 7 p.m. lifted its record to 8-7. at Alumni Fieldhouse. 195 Dave Verizzi (L) Won by forfeit. “We had an extremely slow start 220 Gavin Thuotte (ET) Pinned Joe which put us in a large deficit in first Reihl (L) :07. 285 Tyler Willard (ET) LYMAN 70, TOURTELLOTTE 64 half, 37-16,” said Tourtellotte coach ELLIS TECH WRESTLING Pinned Chuck Stanovich (L) 3:20. 106 Carla Faucher. “We outscored Lyman Sean Johnson (ET) Won by forfeit. THOMPSON — Lyman Memorial hit 24-15 in the second half, but it was not GUILFORD — The Golden Eagles 113 Amisadai Cruz (ET) Pinned Levi six first-quarter three-pointers to grab enough to overcome the large first-half went 2-1 in a meet at Guilford High Franson (L) :40. 120 Alex Starr (L) Won a six-point lead and although the Tigers deficit.” School last Saturday to lift their record by forfeit. 126 Baltazar Gonzalez (ET) matched the Bulldogs point-for-point On Jan. 27, Tourtellotte fell to to 22-2 on the season. Ellis Tech 48 Won by forfeit the rest of the way they could not get Griswold 54 -53. Kwasniewski had nine Avon 32: At 126 pounds, Ryan Farell Guilford 41 Ellis Tech 37: 138 Mike the win Tuesday in boys basketball at points, four rebounds, one assist and (A) Dec Anthony Devanny (ET) 7-5. 132 Devanny (ET) Pinned Josh Violette Canty Gymnasium. Lyman outscored one steal. Vincent had 20 points, six Baltazar Gonzalez (ET) Won by forfeit. (G) 3:18. 145 Cole Blair (ET) Pinned Tourtellotte 22-3 from the foul line. rebounds and two assists. Poirier had 138 Cameron Louis (ET) Won by forfeit. Christian Swan (G) 1:17. 152 Drew David Lopez led Lyman with 20 points. 12 points, three rebounds, three assists 145 Mike Devanny (ET) Pinned Alex Tischer (G) Tech Fall Jared Rufo (ET) Justin Tennant led Tourtellotte with 17 and one steal. Lily Jourdan had two Usich (A):14. 152 Cole Blair (ET) Pinned 23-8. 160 Oscar Carmona (G) Pinned points and seven rebounds and Simon points, two rebounds, four assists and Alec Wyatt( A) 1:55. 160 Jack St Onge Craig Martin (ET) 1:23. 170 A.J. Mascato Silvia added nine points for the Tigers. two steals. Kopacz had six points, three (A) Tech Fall Jared Rufo (ET) 19-2. 170 (G) Won by forfeit. 182 Adam Vear The win lifted Lyman’s record to 7-7. rebounds, three assists and two steals. Adam Vear (ET) Pinned Leon Asberry (ET) Decision Zack Conover (G) 4-0. Tourtellotte Memorial’s record fell to Tourtellotte’s record was 5-11 through (A) 2:27. 182 Justin Nastin (A) Won by 195 Gavin Thuotte (ET) Pinned Jehiel 4-10. The Tigers are next scheduled to 16 games. The Tigers are next scheduled forfeit. 195 Gavin Thuotte (ET) Pinned Bryant (G) 3:20. 220 Jack Six (G) Won by play host to Windham on Tuesday, Feb. to play at Windham on Tuesday, Feb. 9, Marvyn Escobar (A) 3:05. 220 Mike forfeit. 285 Tanner Smalls (G) Pinned 9, with the game scheduled to start at with tipoff set for 6 p.m. Lancaster (A) Won by forfeit. 285 Vinny Tyler Willard (ET) :30. 106 Sean Johnson 7 p.m. Bonalumi (A) Pinned Hayden Minski (ET) Pinned Steven Napoli (G) :29. 113 Keldon Larose (G) Pinned Amisadai JOHNSTON 51, WOODSTOCK 44 (ET) 1:53. 106 Sean Johnson (ET) Pinned Alex Rostenberg (A) 1:05. 113 Amisadai Cruz (ET) P3:56. 120 Anthony Devanny LYMAN 52, TOURTELLOTTE 40 Cruz (ET) Pinned Justin Meador(A) :37. (ET) Pinned Danny Carmona (G) :47. WARWICK, R.I. — The Centaurs fell 120 Anthony Tripodi (A) Won by forfeit. 126 Baltazar Gonzalez (ET) Maj Dec Andrew Ignaoto (G) 15-3. 132 Colin Rook LEBANON — Abby Poirier led to Johnston High of Rhode Island at the Ellis Tech 54, Lyman Memorial/ (G) Pinned Cameron Louis (ET) 3:54 Woodstock to start girls ice hockey team

WOODSTOCK – unique opportunities school or many schools Woodstock Academy that will prepare them in Connecticut,” said announced on Tuesday for their future endeav- Thorpe, from Woodstock, that it plans to begin a ors. This new program who has been playing for girls varsity ice hock- is a prime example of the the Centaurs for three ey program that is fantastic experiences our seasons. “This program scheduled to begin play current and prospective will allow girls who have next school year. The students can enjoy in our similar interests to come Academy will be the ever-expanding program together and experience only independent school offerings.” the sport together. I’m in eastern Connecticut Woodstock Academy really looking forward to to offer a girls ice hock- said the team will play it.” ey program. The school an independent schedule Woodstock Academy said the program comes against local prep school will host an information- as a result of numerous and public school teams. al meeting for student inquiries from students, Sandford and members athletes and families at families, and community of the athletics staff have 6:30 p.m. on Monday, members. been researching and vis- March 14, in the Dining “The Academy is com- iting existing programs, Commons. The meeting mitted to supporting our including Harvard is open to all families in students’ interests and University’s women’s the surrounding area developing leaders who ice hockey program to who are interested in demonstrate outstanding learn more about how to learning more about the character and integrity successfully launch and program. in all aspects of their life,” maintain a program. “Girls hockey is said Woodstock Academy Woodstock junior becoming a premier Headmaster Christopher Cassidy Thorpe is one of college sport, with Sandford. “The Academy the girls who is planning more and more schol- is constantly striving to on playing for the girls arships becoming avail- cultivate an environment team next year. Thorpe able for female athletes where all students feel currently plays on the each year,” said Aaron welcome and can access boys varsity ice hockey Patterson, Woodstock’s team. director of athletics. “We Charlie Lentz photo “The creation of a girls are incredibly excited Cassidy Thorpe is among hockey program is going to offer this program to the players who are plan- to be a very good thing our student-athletes and ning to play for Woodstock for female athletes as it hope to be a catalyst in Academy’s new girls ice gives them an opportuni- growing the sport in hockey program next winter. ty to try a sport that’s not Connecticut.” currently offered at our Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 5, 2016 B5

KILLINGLY YOUTH WRESTLING HOSTS TOURNEY DAYVILLE — More than 500 wrestlers and 38 teams from throughout New England gathered at Killingly High School last weekend to compete at the Killingly Youth Wrestling Redmen Rumble. This year’s tourney had 100 more wrestlers than the team has hosted in years past. “We couldn’t be more happy with the success of the Redmen Rumble,” said Cale Ferland, KYW Club President. “We attract some of the best competi- tion around, and give all the kids a day packed with great wrestling.” The event, one of the larg- est fundraisers for KYW, relies on volunteers to help make the day run smooth- ly. Dozens of volunteers, including Killingly High School wrestlers, donated their time to help make the Killingly Bantam Bradey Jonasch pins Lyalo Harrison of event successful. CLCF Wrestling. Killingly wrestlers placed Courtesy photo well among the competition. Back row, from left, Felicia Baker, Jim Walters, Audrey Hussey, Shana Evans. Front row, from The morning wrestlers came left, Cameron Salisbury, Serenity Evans, Alexander Potapskiy, Nick Walters, Jillian Walters. home with a trophy, placing third among the 31 teams that they wrestled against. In Danielson Martial Arts Academy attends tourney addition to the team trophy, seven Killingly wrestlers won gold in both the morn- DANIELSON — Members of Danielson ing and afternoon sessions, Martial Arts Academy recently attended including Kameron Crowe, a Cheezic Tang Soo Do Federation karate Devin Exarhoulias, Caleb tournament at Holy Cross High School in Ferland, A-ris Kuljancic, Waterbury. Members from orange belt to Braeden Williams, Logan 2nd dan black belt competed in sparring Williams and Brady Zadora. and weapons forms in their divisions. Killingly’s Caleb Ferland wrestles Salvatore Trovato Second Dan Felicia Baker, 18, took first from Fish Eye Wrestling. place in the adult women’s black belt division for both sparring and weapons. DMAA members placed in every divi- sion they competed in. Standings are as follows: Felicia Baker, 2nd dan black belt, 1st place spar- ring, 1st place weapons; Audrey Hussey, 1st dan black belt, 3rd place sparring, 2nd place weapons; Sydney Cleaveland, 1st dan Black Belt, 2nd place sparring; Max Cleaveland, apprentice black belt, 1st place sparring, 1st place sparring; Natalia Reali, apprentice black belt, 3rd place weapons; Veronica Hussey, apprentice black belt, 2nd place sparring; Courtesy photo Serenity Evans, apprentice black belt, 1st place sparring; Alexander Potapskiy, red Wayne Garcia Jr. and Wayne Garcia. belt, 1st place sparring, 1st place weapons; Mark Bolin, red belt, 2nd place sparring; Jim Walters, green belt, 1st place sparring; Lisa Salisbury, green belt, 1st place sparring; Nick Walters, green belt, 4th place sparring; Jillian Walters, green belt, 1st place sparring; Cameron Salisbury, green belt, 2nd place sparring; Jean Bolin, Jennifer O’Leary Cathell photos purple belt, 1st place weapons; Wayne Garcia, purple belt, 2nd place sparring, 2nd Some of Killingly’s morning wrestlers with their team trophy. From left, back: Seth place weapons; Wayne Garcia, Jr., orange belt, 1st place, sparring. Christie, Caleb Christie, Brady Zadora, Ian Cathell, Hayden Ferland. Front: Murphy Also in attendance; Shana Evans, apprentice black belt. Judging: 5th dan Master Codding and Max Codding. Steven Randolph, 4th dan Master Christopher Caver, 3rd dan Michael Peloquin, 2nd dan Michael C. Peloquin, 2nd dan Anthony Verrill.

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45 ROUTE 171 SOUTH WOODSTOCK CONNECTICUT 06267 Mary Scalise REALTOR® 860-918-1539 B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 5, 2016 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 Roger Arsenault, 79 Elizabeth M. (Desaulnier) Wells, 84

WOODSTOCK — the American Spirit Putnam – Elizabeth spent many summers. She loved Roger Arsenault, of and American M. (Desaulnier) Maine, flourished there and made Woodstock, passed Independence. These Wells was born May many close friends and spent time away Saturday eve- ships represented a 9, 1932 to parents with her Aunt Alice Fisher- Basley and ning at the age of 79. leap forward in the William Desaulnier also her cousin Judy Chandonnet. He was born in industry as they and Yvonne (Potvin) Charlton to the late were at the time the Desaulnier. She died Elizabeth loved to read and she loved George and Olivina largest class vessels on January 23 at Day art and history. This love led her to Arsenault, and lived built in the nation. In Kimball Hospital in volunteer and later work part time most of his life in and fact these sister ships Putnam. at the Saco Museum. She loved the around the town of Southbridge. were the first super tankers in the Elizabeth was pre-deceased by her museum and enjoyed time spent with In his youth he attended the par- world. Roger served as Captain aboard husband H. John Wells and her son her co-workers. She also loved to shop ish school at Sacred Heart Church the American Spirit until his retire- John David Wells.of Norwich. She and lunch. Her niece Joanne Woodfall and graduated from Notre Dame ment from Gulf in 1981. This achieve- is survived by her Daughter Lynn C. would come from her home in New High School in 1955. Following grad- ment was his crowning moment to a Wells-Ockun who resides in Boynton Hampshire for shopping trips and uation he went on to higher educa- colorful career and fodder for a tanker Beach, Florida with her husband lunches with “Aunt Betty.” As win- tion at the Massachusetts Maritime full of sea stories. Robert J Ockun. Elizabeth (Nana) is ters became more difficult she spent Academy graduating in 1958, and Following his retirement from also survived by her grandchildren; time in Florida with her daughter, was subsequently commissioned an the seas Roger chose the quiet life Jocelyn Paige (Quarto) Hamilton of Lynn. The trip to Florida was made Officer in the United States Navy. Also in Connecticut where he dabbled at Olympia, Washington, Adrian Joseph with her nephew Dennis Desaulnier during this period he met and mar- farming and odd projects that caught Quarto of Camano Island, Washington, and she had many great memories of ried the lovely Charlotte Bourbeau, of his whimsy. Although retired, he con- Army Master Sergeant Richard Irving traveling with him. Sturbridge, and began a family. tinued to be active in the maritime McNamara lll, presently of Seoul, Elizabeth worked at the museum His brief Naval career saw Roger community often consulting and as a South Korea and Dr Courtney Lynn until her health began to decline at age serve at sea aboard the USS Hanna guest trainer for Crest Tankers, a sub- McNamara presently of Trondheim, 80. As it became impossible to be alone DE 449, a stint at the Submarine sidiary of Exxon at the time. He also Norway. in Maine she moved to Seely Brown School in Groton, Conn., and then at maintained his rolling gait and salty Elizabeth was also the proud great Village in Pomfret Center to be near the Pentagon. He continued to serv- disposition up to the end. grandmother of her 10 great grand- her sister in law, Alice Desaulnier er as a Reserve Officer until finally Roger is survived by his three chil- children. and her niece Beverly (Desaulnier) discharged at the rank of Lieutenant dren and seven grandchildren. Much loved by her were also her Spink. Beverly was instrumental Junior Grade in 1968. Calling hours will be held on nieces and nephews, the children of in her care and Elizabeth greatly Following his release from active Thursday, Feb. 4, from 4-7 p.m. in the her late brother William Desaulnier depended on her. Her nephews Ronald duty, Roger continued to make his liv- Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 and her sister-in-law Alice Desaulnier Desaulnier, Dennis Desaulnier and ing at sea by finding employ with Gulf Marcy Street, Southbridge. Burial will of Seely Brown Village in Pomfret. David Desaulnier helped allow her to Oil Corporation in 1961. In his 20 years be in the spring. Growing up in Putnam, Elizabeth stay independent as long as possible. with Gulf Oil he attained the status of A memorial guestbook is available had many friends in particular two She enjoyed her time spent with all of Captain, Master Mariner Unlimited. at www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. lifelong friends, Joyce (Hall) Bell and them and very much appreciated their Shortly after attaining his Captaincy The Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home Nancy (Ferguson) Godley. After she help. At Seely Brown Village she took in 1976, Roger was hand selected to is assisting the family with arrange- and John married they moved to East up painting and found a new love, even oversee the construction and launch ments. Woodstock where John was from. In winning a prize at the Woodstock Fair. of Gulf Oil’s new flagship tankers, East Woodstock she was involved in Elizabeth had many accomplish- the East Woodstock Library and was ments but her most prized was her one of the original committee for the family. She will be very much missed. Charles E. Pike, 90 East Woodstock 4th of July Jamboree. Visiting Hours were held January HAMPTON‚ for the countless In 1960 she moved to Norwich with 30 in Biddeford, Maine. A Mass of Charles E. Pike, 90, ponds he dug in the John where she raised her family. Christian Burial will be celebrated of Hampton passed local area. Dad also In Norwich she became involved in at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Most Holy away after a lengthy cleared the land Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts. Elizabeth Trinity Church, 271 Main Street in illness, to be with his on which Parish attended Mohegan Community Saco. Burial will be in Laurel Hill wife in Heaven on Hill High School in College for Business and Marketing, Cemetery in Saco. In lieu of flowers, January 27. He was Chaplin now sits. later becoming a Department donations in memory of Elizabeth born on September He founded Charles Manager for Filenes Department Store M. Wells may be made to the Saco 24, 1925, the son of the E. Pike and Sons in Waterford, CT. Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco, ME late Clarence E. Pike Portable Sawmill in After her son John David and her 04072.To share condolences online, and Alice Alberty Pike. 1974 and worked full time on the mill husband John died, Elizabeth moved please visit www.HopeMemorial.com. Dad was a wounded U.S. Army veter- into his late 70s, and part time after to Saco Maine where the family had an of WWII who saw action in the South that. Pacific. The transport ship he was on Besides his parents, he is prede- was torpedoed and a piece of shrapnel ceased by his wife Virginia, who passed hit him in his right arm. A tough man, away in 2008, and his sister Alice. He is Barbara M. Plante, 93 Dad bound up his own wound and survived by his step-son Randall Baird, DANIELSON - demeanor and warm smile affected all carried on, retaining the shrapnel in and sons Clarence, Daniel, Charles Jr, Barbara M. ‚“Dee she touched. Barbara is survived by his arm for the rest of his life. Growing William, and his daughters Alice and Dee”‚ Plante passed her daughter, Sandra and son-in-law, up during the Great Depression, Dad Norma. He was a father, a grandfather, away peaceful- John Johnson of Danielson; grand- learned what hard work was when his and a great-grandfather. Home is not ly on January 30. daughter, Nichola Johnson and spouse, father pulled him out of school while going to be the same without him. We Barbara was born Julie Watt of Putnam; great-grand- in the eighth grade and required him are going to miss you Dad! on March 22, 1922 in daughter, Lilyanne Mercier; grandson, to work in order to help support the A Calling Hour was held on February Woonsocket Rhode David and spouse, Cynthia Johnson family. From that early introduction 1, which was followed by a Funeral Island. She was mar- of Webster, Massachusetts; grandson, to work, Dad learned to be a “Jack of Service at the Gagnon and Costello ried to the late Alfred William and spouse, Nancy Johnson of all trades,” skilled in carpentry, elec- Funeral Home. Burial in the spring Plante, they lived in Pascoag, Rhode Stuart, Florida; great-grandchildren, tricity, plumbing, mechanics, in addi- in Litchfield Cemetery, Hampton with Island before moving to Connecticut Cheri, John, and Jason Johnson; neph- tion to many other skills. Later, Dad Military Honors. Arrangements by in 1978. In her early years, Barbara ew Donald and spouse, Carolyn Plante; worked for the Molnar Construction Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 owned and operated Plante Textile cousin, Robert and spouse, Sally Company from the 1950’s until 1974 Grove Street, Putnam. Share a memo- Mending in Burrillville, Rhode Island. Jaques; and her beloved cat, Emmett. and was known as “Charlie Ponds” ry at www.smithandwalkerfh.com For the last 30 years she lived with A Mass of Christian Burial was held her daughter and son-in-law, John on Thursday in Killingly. Burial will and Sandra Johnson, in Danielson. be private. Calling hours were held Pauline V. Cloutier, 85 Barbara was a vivacious lady with a on Wednesday in Killingly. In lieu strong exuberance for life. She was of flowers, please send donations to WEBSTER, She attended numerous National a loving mother, grandmother, and the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, MASSACHUSETTS/ Conferences annually with her hus- great-grandmother who dedicated her 14 Pennsylvania Plaza Suite 1710, New PUTNAM - Pauline band. Lifetime member of NCCW life to her family. Barbara was a York, NY 10122. To leave an online con- V. Cloutier, 85, of Friends of World Union of Catholic progressive woman whose thoughtful dolence please visit tillinghastfh.com Colonial Rd. for- Women Organizations (WUCWO). She merly of Putnam, loved spending time with her children, died January 31, in grandchildren and friends on Webster UMASS Memorial Lake. Claire L. Bennett, 79 University Campus. Pauline is survived by sons, She was the loving Maurice L. Cloutier and his wife PUTNAM‚Claire her husband Mark of Putnam, Richard wife of the late Maurice J. Cloutier. Denise of Hamden, and Paul Cloutier L. Bennett, 79, of Bennett, Jr. and his wife Louise of Born in Webster, Massachusetts, and his wife Kathy of Quinebaug; Putnam, died unex- Putnam, David Bennett and his wife she was the daughter of the late her daughters, Deborah Babcock and pectedly, January Lori of Pomfret, her beloved grandchil- Adrian and Vivian (Butler) Lavallee her partner Todd Lee of Watertown, 27 at the Webster dren Lynn, Angela, Brian, Rebecca, and step-daughter of the late Leonie Massachusetts and Gloria Prunier and Traditional Care Christina, Mark Jr., Jacob, Nicole, and (Choquette) Lavallee. her husband Raymond of Merrimack, Unit in Webster. great grandchildren Branson, Riley, Pauline was an executive secre- New Hampshire; her brother Adrian Born February 23, Leila, Layton and Nolan and her good tary for Cranston Print Works. She Lavallee of Waterloo, Iowa; her sister, 1936 in Putnam, she friend Dot Murawski of Putnam. She was a devoted homemaker and moth- Gloria Beauregard of Putnam; and ten was the daughter of was predeceased by her daughter er once they started their family. A grandchildren. the late Roland and Mary (LaBossiere) Linda Bennett in 1960 and her former Communicant of St. Mary Church of Visiting hours were held on February Gaucher. Claire was a lifelong resident husband Richard in 2006. the Visitation, was an active member 4 in the Gilman Funeral Home. Her of Putnam and was a communicant Calling hours were held on of the St Mary’s League of Catholic funeral will assemble on Friday, of St. Mary Church of the Visitation. February 2, which was followed by a Women, and a member of the National February 5, 2016 at 9:30 am, followed Claire was a Constant Care Attendant memorial service at the Smith and Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at Day Kimball Hospital for over ten Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove for over 45 years. She served two at 10:30 am in St. Mary Church of the years, worked at US Button for over 30 Street, Putnam. Burial is in St. Mary terms on National Board as Province Visitation, 218 Providence St, Putnam. years and also at the C & M Corp. She Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations Director of Hartford, and served on Burial will follow in Sacred Heart enjoyed playing bingo with her friends may be made in her memory to DKH several committees on the national Cemetery, Webster, Massachusetts. and spending time with her family. Cardiac Rehab PO Box 632, Putnam, level while serving on the National Memorial Contributions may be made Claire leaves her brother Roland, CT 06260. Arrangements by Smith Board. She was Putnam District CCW to St. Mary Church of the Visitation, wife Diane and their three children, and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove president and Treasurer, Norwich 218 Providence St. Putnam, CT 06260. Roland, Matthew and Daniel. She also Street, Putnam, CT. Share a memory Diocesan CCW Co- President one For memorial guest book visit: www. leaves her children, Sandra Klein and at www.smithandwalkerfh.com term, and President one term, as GilmanandValade.com. well as Treasurer for multiple terms.

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433 Main Street 25 Main Street Danielson, CT Central Village, CT 860-774-3284 860-564-2147 www.860Local.com Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 5, 2016 B7 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 Elois H. McElroy Joseph John Truppa, 67 WOODSTOCK avid reader and was involved in many KILLINGLY – was a Yankee fan and loved music. – Elois “Ellie” area book clubs. She enjoyed travel- Joseph John Truppa His jovial, Christian outlook on life McElroy, 85, of ing all over the world and especially of “Joe’s Handyman inspired many. Hibbard Rd., died London, England. She was a member Service,” 67, of He leaves his wife Janet of January 28 in her of the Unitarian Universalist Church Killingly, former- Killingy, two daughters; Jennifer home surrounded by in Brooklyn. ly of Putnam died (Truppa) Chambers of Killingly, her family. She was In addition to her husband, Ellie January 24 at his Mary J. (Truppa) Kanz and her hus- the loving wife of is survived by her daughters, Anne home. He lost his band Christopher of Whitinsville, Richard G. McElroy McElroy of Webster, Massachusetts, old life to cancer and Massachusetts, siblings; Carmine and for 57 years. Born in and Pauline Delin of Medway, gained his new life his wife Marie, Frances and her hus- Boston, Massachusetts, she was the Massachusetts; and her grandchil- in heaven. Beloved husband of Janet band Joseph, Theresa Gendron, Rosz daughter of the late Milton and Velma dren, Austin Delin and Griffin Delin. (Duquette) Truppa, they were married and her husband Doug and a sister-in- (Corlis) Hersey. A gathering for family and friends on May 8, 1971. He was born January law Barbara Truppa, grandchildren; Mrs. McElroy worked as a nurse will be announced in the near future. 6, 1949 in Putnam, son of the late Carl Kayleigh, Cameron and Anthony. He for Day Kimball Hospital and was a For memorial guestbook visit www. and Mary (Corvo) Truppa. was predeceased by a brother Stephen reporter for the Norwich Bulletin and GilmanAndValade.com. Joseph was a devout member of the Truppa. the Hartford Courant. She was an Putnam Baptist Church and a member The Funeral was held on January of the Brown Hats. He was self-em- 30 at the Putnam Baptist Church in ployed for 34 years. His family and Putnam. Burial followed in Munyan Katherine J. Chisler, 52 friends were the most important thing Cemetery. Share a memory at www. in his life. He loved spending time smithandwalkerfh.com Arrangements BROOKLYN – 1984. Kathy worked as a nurse’s aide with his family especially taking his by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, Katherine J. Chisler, at the former Canterbury Villa for grandchildren on tractor rides. Joseph 148 Grove Street, Putnam. 52, of Brooklyn, several years. She was a healthcare passed away peace- union organizer for Union #1199 and fully on January later was a subcontractor for Janitech Pamela J. LeClerc 28 at Day Kimball Cleaning Services. She loved spend- DANIELSON ‚Äì Culleoka, Tennessee, William Yater Hospital surrounded ing time with her family and friends. Pamela J. LeClerc, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Moosup, Tina by her family. She Besides her husband and parents 63, of Danielson Yater of Danielson, Christina Yater was born in Putnam Kathy is survived by her beloved dog passed peacefully of Brooklyn and Marjorie Yater of on September 9, Buddie. Funeral services will be pri- on Monday at Day Danielson; brothers, Edward Frink, 1963, daughter of Oliver Sheppard of vate. There are no calling hours. To Kimball Hospital in Robert Frink of Voluntown and West Virginia and Naomi Williams of leave an online condolence please visit Putnam surrounded Lawrence Frink of Moosup; sister, Danielson. She was the wife of Kevin tillinghastfh.com by her family. She Patricia Brelsford of Niantic, twen- E. Chisler; they were married May 22, was born in Norwich ty-four grandchildren, eleven great on October 21, 1952, grandchildren, and many nieces and Mark P. Poitras Jr., 45 daughter of the late Walter and Olga nephews. She was predeceased by her (Chopp) Frink. Pamela was the wife grandson Clifford Lyons Jr. and great of Gary T. LeClerc; they were mar- grandson Alfonzo Knight Jr. Calling DANIELSON — his parents, he leaves his stepmom ried December 10, 1988. She worked hours were held in Tillinghast Funeral Mark P. Poitras Jr., Frances Poitras, his two sons Derek at Colt‚Äôs Plastics in Dayville for Home in Danielson which was fol- of Danielson, died Poitras of Orlando, Fla., and Cross many years. She was an avid bowler lowed by a Funeral Service. Burial will unexpectedly on Jan. Poitras of Danielson, his sister Angela who loved to visit the casinos and be at the convenience of the family. To 24. Mancini and fiancé Mathieu Baker of playing bingo. Besides her husband leave an online condolence please visit Born on Nov. 5, Putnam and stepsister Connie Rivera. she is survived by her children, tillinghastfh.com 1970, son of Mark He also leaves his favorite aunt, Silenea Ketchum and husband Bill of Poitras, Sr. and who was more like his sister, Jackie Darlene Mazzarella. Mazzarella of Danielson. Mark had many He was predeceased by his maternal interests in life. He enjoyed life and grandparents, Philip and Jacqueline Ida H. Lamontagne, 78 was always ready to help, regardless Mazzarella and paternal grandparents WEBSTER, Mass. and nephews. of who it was. He was a quick-witted Bernard and Cecile Poitras. — Ida H. (Hazzard) She was predeceased by three broth- comedian and loved to make people A mass will be held at St. James Lamontagne, 78, of ers, Charles Hazzard, Fred Hazzard and laugh. His biggest and most important Church in Danielson on Saturday, Jan. West Ave., passed Earl Hazzard, and five sisters, Ethel loves in his life were his two boys, 30. away on Saturday, Martin, Lillian Racicot, Pearl Cote, Derek and Cross. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Jan. 30, in her home, Mary Hebert and Gloria LaFleche. She Mark will be greatly missed by his 48 School St., Webster, has been after a long illness. was born in Southbridge the daugh- family and all who knew him. Mark entrusted with his arrangements. Her hus- ter of Sidney C. and Esther (Green) was employed by Thrifty Car Sales A guest book is available at www. band, Ernest L. Hazzard, Sr. of Franklin, Conn., as a salesman shaw-majercik.com where you may Lamontagne, died in Ida worked at Krentzmans Dusting and assistant F&I manager. Besides post a condolence or a memory. 1987. Mills in Oxford for many years. She She leaves her daughter, Ginger J. was very proud of her Native American Wood and her husband Raymond of heritage. She loved her large family, Rosemary Krawiec, 67 Putnam; her son, Jesse J. Lamontagne especially her grandchildren. Her fam- and his wife Jennifer of Putnam; a ily meant everything to her. THOMPSON — Rosemary Krawiec, and at Matulaitis Nursing Home in brother, Sidney C. Hazzard, Jr. of Her funeral was held on Wednesday, 67, died Monday, Jan. 25, in UMass/ Putnam. She retired last November Southbridge; two sisters, Elizabeth Feb. 3, in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Memorial Healthcare, Worcester after because of illness. Cable of Providence, R.I., and Carol Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge. a period of declining health. She was a member of Saint Joseph Warwick of Olean, N.Y.; four grand- Burial was held in Mount Zion She leaves her caregiver and friend, Church in North Grosvenordale. children, Raymond Wood II, Brittany Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours William J. Janeczek of Thompson. Services will be private. There are Wood, Brandy Wood and Jesse in the funeral home were held on She was born in Thompson, the no calling hours. Arrangements are Lamontagne Jr.; a step grandson, Jon Wednesday, Feb. 3, before the service. daughter of Joseph Krawiec, Sr. and under the direction of Sitkowski & Paul Bennett; a great granddaughter, Visit www.morrillfuneralhome. Stasia (Winski) Krawiec and was a Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Audrianna Tetreault; and many nieces com. lifelong resident. Street, Webster. Miss Krawiec worked as a house- Visit www.sitkowskimalboeuf.com. keeper at Webster Manor in Webster,

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requests on a quarterly basis. Visit viding major tax breaks for retired Improvement LLC. “We represent a Charter Oak donates more CharterOak.org for more information or veterans and reducing chronic veteran number of members, and we give a to download Charter Oak’s Community homelessness to nearly zero. This bill voice to the more than 40,000 veter- than $75K in its fourth Giving Grants Application Form. Grant is another step to fulfilling our commit- an-owned businesses in the state that applications received by April 1 will be ment to our veterans.” are working hard every day to grow quarter reviewed in May. Currently, when the state determines their businesses and contribute to the the lowest responsible qualified bidder state’s economy.” WATERFORD — Charter Oak for a state contract, it is allowed to give Federal Credit Union donated more Senate Democrats announce a 10% price preference for “micro-busi- than $75,000 to community organiza- nesses” – which are businesses defined tions in its fourth-quarter. support of veteran-owned gross revenues not exceeding $3 mil- Donating food and money to local lion. The Senate Democrats’ proposal food pantries has become a key fund- businesses would increase the allowable prefer- ing initiative for Charter Oak. This ence for veteran-owned micro-busi- LEGALS past December, the credit union donat- HARTFORD — Senate Democrats nesses to 15 percent. To qualify for NOTICE TO CREDITORS ed $34,000 to local food pantries in announced their plans to give addi- veteran-owned status, 51 percent of the ESTATE OF Angelo A Cornell an effort to help them restock their tional support to veteran-owned small ownership of a business would have (14-00478) pantry shelves after the busy holiday businesses. to be held by an honorably discharged The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the season. Each food pantry received an The proposed bill would give veter- veteran. Court of Probate, District of Northeast unsolicited $3,400 donation. Recipients an-owned businesses additional bidding The Senate Democrats’ proposal Probate District, by decree dated Jan- included: St. Mary’s Church Food preferences under state contracting would also abolish the first year’s busi- uary 27, 2016, ordered that all claims Pantry; St. Vincent de Paul Place; laws and waive the first year’s business ness entity tax bill of $250 for start-up The New London Community Meal must be presented to the fiduciary at entity tax for start-up veteran-owned veteran-owned businesses. the address below. Failure to promptly Center; Friends of Assisi Food Pantry; businesses. “The Chamber was founded on the Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality; present any such claim may result in the “Our veterans answered the call of principle of helping military veterans loss of rights to recover on such claim. Covenant Soup Kitchen; New London duty, and when they return home to coming out of service to start their Brenda Duquette, Clerk Area Food Pantry; Care & Share of East Connecticut to start a business the own businesses,” said Michael J. Lyme, Inc.; the New London Homeless state should be there to lend a helping Zacchea, Lt. Col. USMC (ret.), founder The fiduciary is: Hospitality Center; and the Pawcatuck hand,” said Senate President Martin M. and board member of the Connecticut Gisele Cornell Neighborhood Center. Looney (D-New Haven). “Our proposal Veterans Chamber of Commerce. “We c/o Joseph P McManus, Esq., In addition, the credit union funded will make it easier for veterans to start wanted to help veterans reintegrate McManus Law Offices, LLC 11 grant requests totaling $34,600, and a business and grow a business here in into civilian life, and one way to do 10 Grafton Common, PO Box 375, sponsored several community initia- Connecticut.” so is by lowering barriers to entry for Grafton, MA 01519 tives totaling more than $6,400. Grant “Giving veteran-owned small busi- new businesses. A preference for veter- February 5, 2016 recipients included the American nesses additional preference under an-owned micro-businesses and a waiv- Red Cross; Access Community Action state contracting laws and waiving er of the business entity tax for newly Agency; Connecticut Invention TOWN OF WOODSTOCK their first year’s business entity tax registered veteran-owned businesses The Zoning Board of Appeals has Convention; Connecticut Storytelling is the right thing to do,” said Senate in Connecticut would go a long way Center; Connecticut Radio Information scheduled a Public Hearing for February Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk). toward helping veterans. Additionally, 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., Woodstock Town System; Eugene O’Neill Theater Center; “Retaining and attracting veter- we believe it would help stimulate the Hall, 415 Route 169, lower level, con- Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor an-owned businesses is a priority for economy, recognize the importance Food Center; Groton Community the Senate Democrats as part of our of the veteran workforce, and provide ference room B, to hear the following Meals; Safe Futures; STEPS, Inc.; and larger commitment to those who served a return on the state’s investment in application for Certificate of Location the United Way of Southeastern CT. our nation.” hard-working, entrepreneurial veter- for an existing general auto repair shop Charter Oak has been giving back to “As a state, we have an obligation ans.” (used motor vehicles, sales & services): the communities it serves throughout to support those who have served our “The Chamber is grateful to Senate #16-01 Sean Murphy/ Rondeau’s its history, and has made significant country and sacrificed so much to allow leadership for its support of this initia- Service Station, LLC, 612 Rte 169. donations to community organizations all of us to live our lives in freedom,” said tive, which is vital to our members,” Chair Martin Nieski. and local students, totaling more than Sen. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) Senate said Andrew S. DiSilvestro Jr., exec- January 29, 2016 $1.3 million. Chair of the Veterans’ Committee. utive vice president of the Chamber February 5, 2016 Charter Oak reviews all grant “Connecticut has led the way by pro- and owner/founder of Grade A Home B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 5, 2016 Villager Newspapers COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT “Shining a light on community events” February 6, Sat., 5pm – 7pm February 11, Thurs., 12:30 Lasagna Dinner, Choose from: Beef & Fridays, 4pm Valentine’s Day Movie at The Pomfret Sausage $11, Vegetarian: Vegetable with Stories With Samantha@ The Killingly Library. Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road White Sauce $10, Cheese $9 at American Come and join our young enthusiastic reader (Route 44) in Pomfret - “The Notebook.” Legion Post 67, Route 200, Grosvenordale, Open to all area seniors. (860)-928-7459 Dinner includes Salad, Garlic Bread, for a drop in Story Time. Samantha will be here Delicious Homemade Dessert, Coffee & every Friday at 4 to read a variety of stories to February 9-13 Tea, $6 Children under 10, Sit back & children ages 7 and under. The story time will Friends of the Killingly Library, enjoy a home-cooked meal. be held in the library’s early reader section. This Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sale, At the program is ongoing. No Registration Required! Killingly Public Library, From February February 6, Sat., 6pm 9th-13th during regular library hours. Putnam Lodge of Elks presents Family Stop in and pick up a treat for your Style Chicken Dinner and Just for Fun sweetheart. All proceeds will go to help Trivia/ Comedy night with David Kane. for the entire family! Come down to the Road (Route 44) in Pomfret is offering Tai with library activities supported by: Doors open 5:45, Dinner 6pm, Show 7pm. Killingly Library on Saturday February Chi for core strength and balance. Open to The Friends of the Killingly Library. $20 per person/$35 per couple. Cash Bar. 6th to celebrate! No Registration all area seniors. The Program is free but For tickets call Lysa Molnar 860-377- Required! 860-779-5383 or checking our donations are welcome. (860)-928-7459 February 12, Fri., noon-8pm website at www.killinglypubliclibrary.org Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will 0755 or purchase in advance at WINY hold a Lenten fish fry in the Knights February 10, Wed., noon-8pm Radio, Pomfret St. Putnam. Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North February 7, Sun., 11am to 1pm serve clam cakes and chowder on Ash Grosvenordale. Fish and chips ($10); February 6, Sat., 6-11pm Souperbowl Sunday - Central Village Wednesday in the Knights Hall, 1017 baked haddock ($11); fried clams ($14); The Woman’s Board of Day Kimball will Congregational Church, 33 Main Street, Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. baked or fried scallops ($11-14); combo Central Village. Homemade chili, Red and white chowder: $5 for 16 oz.; platters ($14-17), and more. 860-923- be hosting its Annual “Valentine’s Dinner 2967, [email protected]. soups, baked beans, breads, rolls, apple clam cakes: $3/half dozen; $6/dozen. 860- Dance” at The Mansion at Bald Hill in 923-2967 or [email protected]. pies, cookies and brownies available Woodstock. Buffet-style dinner with February 12, Fri., 7pm for takeout to enjoy during the game. a cash bar and music will be provided February 11, Thurs., 10am-11am Bill Reid, Ranger with The Last Green All proceeds benefit Operation Fuel. by: “Java Jive.” $45 per person. For Also February 18 (Thursdays) The Valley, presents “Connecting the Drops: Quantities limited. Call 860-315-9636 reservations call Arlene at (860)-774-5802 Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Source to Sea through the Last Green to order. Info and price list available or email [email protected] Road (Route 44) in Pomfret is offering Valley” Enjoy a virtual paddle with a guide online at CentralVillageChurch.com Yoga for flexibility and relaxation. Open down rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. February 6, Sat., 10am to all area seniors. The Program is free but At Community Room of the Canterbury February 9, Tues., 10:30am-11:15am Celebrate: Take Your Child to the Library donations are welcome. (860)- 928-7459 Town Hall, 1 Municipal Dr., Canterbury. Also February 16 & 23 (Tuesdays) The Day at The Killingly Library with: Mr. Free admission, refreshments. Details at Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Magic! This will be a fun magic show canterburyhistorical.org, This page is designed to shine a light on upcoming local nonprofit, educational and community events. Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and are FREE to qualifying organizations, schools, churches and town offices. To submit your event contact: Teri Stohlberg at 860-928-1818 ext. 105, or [email protected]. Deadline for submission is Friday at Noon

Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 students and families of TRIVIA NIGHT Warren and West Brookfield Wednesdays TRIVIA NIGHT Rotary Club of the 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. AT THE STOMPING Brookfields Quaboag Regional Middle HILLCREST COUNTRY GROUND is presenting a murder High School Auditorium CLUB Every Wednesday, 6:00 dinner Students $5 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, p.m. and mystery at the Adults $7 MA 132 Main St., Putnam, CT 508-892-9822 860-928-7900 Spencer Country Inn at 6:30 p.m. Also, live music Cost is $35.00 WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA five nights a week Proceeds go to benefit the Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. (Wed.-Sun.) scholarship and literacy fund CADY’S TAVERN Reservations are encouraged 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) Call Luanne at 413-436-8394 Chepachet, RI or Chet at 508-867-3203 401-568-41 02 for reservations SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 KARAOKE THE PAISLEY’S SPENCER FISH & GAME Every Friday and Saturday 9:00 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 8 p.m.-12 Amy Herrera & Ice Fishing Derby In the Veterans Lounge Reid Travaskis Trout & Perch Public invited Acoustic duo playing 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AMERICAN LEGION folk, blues & Registration opens at 5:30 a.m. TUTTLE POST #279 TRAP SHOOTING classic hits Prizes - Children & Adult 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. 308 LAKESIDE 155 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA MA Open to the public 308 East Main St. 508-885-5925 for info 508-832-2701 $12.00 per round includes East Brookfield, MA clays and ammo 774-449-8333 BLUE LIGHT BANDITS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NRA certified range officer 9:00 p.m. NIGHT on site every shoot 4-piece groove band HEXMARK TAVERN AUBURN SPORTSMAN CLUB serving a smooth AT SALEM CROSS INN 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA combination of funk 260 West Main St., West Brookfield, 508-832-6492 and rock MA 308 LAKESIDE 508-867-2345 HUGE MEAT RAFFLE KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS 308 East Main St. www.salemcrossinn.com AUBURN SPORTSMEN CLUB FUNDRAISER East Brookfield, MA 1st Friday of Supporting the TMHS Project 774-449-8333 Every Thursday is every month Graduation at Thompson CT CHICKEN NIGHT except January Town Hall Parking Lot 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Early bird: 6:00 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ONGOING Family style baked p.m. - 6:30 p.m. One dozen for $8 chicken 1st table: 7:00 Cash and Carry with fries, pasta & p.m. ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. marinara sauce, 50 Elm St., THURSDAY, salad and rolls Auburn, MA FEBRUARY 11 CADY’S TAVERN 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI Adults: $11.75 508-832-6492 ANGELS AND Children under 10: BACKPACKS 401-568-4102 $6.75 BENEFIT CONCERT AMERICAN LEGION An evening of music TUTTLE POST #279 and 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA performance arts to support 508-832-2701 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 5, 2016 B9 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager  Thompson Villager  Woodstock Villager  Killingly Villager CLASSIFIEDS “Hometown Service, Big Time Results” TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836 ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 100 GENERAL

Bedroom Set For Sale Kitchen Wood Stove Pottery Barn Generator Makita Table set Glass & 130 YARD SALES Quality BRAND NEW CENTURY 6 lids oven water Kendall Collection 010 FOR SALE 6000 watt $1350; Wrought Iron 3piece Lite Pine WOOD STOVE reservoir warming oven CRIB (Low Profile) Estate Tag Sale GE 13” TV/VHS 1 coffee & 2 end Queen 40,000 BTUs cream and porcelain. with Conversion kit 3 Old Village Road Heats 1000 square feet combo- $20; asking $300.00 3 Bicycles, 18x19x51, With matching $675 for toddler bed (Walker Pond) Paid $500 (508)885-6831 hutch top,Men’s 5 drawer chest Color: Simply White Sturbridge, MA Sat & Sun 1 Hardrock Ladies, Sell for $250.00 12 place setting Electric Kitchen Stove between 10am-7pm Plus two night stands Beautiful - Feb 6 & 7 - 8am-4pm 1 Giant Ladies, Also 2 tons of pellet fuel blocks FRANCISCANWARE 1960s 4 burner top 2 $300.00 2 years old (like new) Hitchcock Dining Room Table, 1 Giant Mans, $225.00 “Desert Rose”, pieces or set oven white wonderful $650.00 new TAKAMINE 12 2 leaves, 6 chairs, Hutch; $150.00 each Call (774)239-2240 Call Paul at DVD player- $25. condition $375 Asking $250.00 STRING Maple Kitchen Table, 4 chairs; Bedroom set Solid 1-774-241-0327 (508)943-4850 Call (508)344-8081 Call Judy Couch, Loveseat, Arm chair; 2 Mongoose Pro Maple wood twin ELECTRIC/ Double Brass Bed; Dressers; FOR SALE at 508-344-2751 Scooters 2 Beds, 5 Drawer Lawn Mower-Toro ACOUSTIC GUITAR End & Coffe Tables; Recliner; $55.00 Each Dresser, Desk with Gold Framed Wall Two years old Excellent Push Sander $50.00 2 desks; Lift top bench; Maple King Size Pine water bed with Very good condition Excellent condition. Mirror 29x41”$50.00 condition, Self-propelled utility cart; Book cases; attached shelf, chair. Can mirrored dresser and bureau. Concourse Walker 2hp, w/hard shell case $325 wardrobes; Cupboards; Push button $150 also be bunk beds with $200/OBO Photos upon request model 7108 $100.bo Fender Stratocaster Computer Desk; Lamps; 2 Kitchen ladder. $400.00 Call (508)892-1679 Mexican made Paintings & prints; China & Washer & Dryer Set 14 gallon Gas pump Chandeliers (508)764-8149 blue/white excellent glass; New portable Singer 36” Color TV New $200 $100.00 Duramax like new $60 condition $350 or BO sewing machine; Refrigerator; BLUE BIRD BOXES $75 glass tank for reptiles 30”Hgt x (413)245-9221 Golf Clubs Jewelry Safe Gardall (860)497-0009 Washer; Dryer; Vaccuums; Get your boxes ready Men’s Wilson set $50 12”width x19 1/2” depth $10 Christmas items; Records; 27” Color TV 16” wide 23” tall $100 now for Early Spring! Women’s Nancy Lopez set $50 SET METAL RAMPS 774-272-0821 Large quanties: Kitchen items, $50/OBO 72 INCH FOLDING $5 Each Leather Couch 87” light $40.00 Bedding and linens, books, Woodstock ROLLOUT BED 7-ft Slate pool table tan $25.00 Tool Sheds Clothing and shoes, Cleaning (860)481-9003 Call with mattress accessories $200 (508)949-1283 PRINTER’S ANTIQUE Made of Texture 1-11 supplies and equipment, Box or 860-933-3678 guitars; Guitorgan; Lesley Never Used DRAWERS 8x8 $775 $90.00 teristohlberg 2 Dorm refrigerators Rotating Speaker Amp; Morley $20.00 PER 8x10 $960 @yahoo.com FOR SALE + Microwaves footpedal; Casio Keyboard; 8x12 $1050 12FT ADJUSTABLE Two matching love seats beds $50/$75 JVC Stero and mucic BOWRIDR 2 LG. WOODEN STORAGE $1375 ALUMINUM W/twin mattresses 8x16 equipment; RCA home theater 1988 18 Ft CONTAINERS Delivered Built On-Site (still in box); Craftsman Riding LADDER. Like new and solid 860-923-2169 Inboard/outboard,V6 Burgundy, green leaf pattern on $50.00 Other Sizes Available Lawn Mower; Garden Utility Used three times. engine, interior re-done cream fabric Lawn/Garden Tractor CALL (413)324-1117 Cart; Hand & Power Tools, $99.00 Trailer seats 8-10 $200.00 each GOODYEAR White Rider, New 2002 COMPUTER Welding items; Air compres- $2750 Both $350.00 RADIAL TIRES carborator, just serviced, ACCUSYNC 50 NEC sor; Scientific equipment Call And so much more! Call 860-928-2046 P235/75R15 new battery, new starter, $100.00 860-481-5949 9am-5pm Numbers:7AM (508)667-9249 on aluminum rims cylenoid, runs great. Directions: Rt 20 to Rt 49, taken off 1995 Chev. Asking $600 obo. KITCHEN CHAIRS For sale... 1st left Walker Pond Rd to Blazer SUV (508)867-2130 Old Village Rd. Broyhill Fontana OLD CHERRY DINING Used 4 weeks, like new MANY HARD COVER PLEASE PARK CAREFULLY Entertainment Armoir TABLE $450.00/obo LEATHER JACKET BOOKS $100 approx. 7ft tall $300/RO (860)382-6886 Black, size 2XL Black Leather Sofa 10’x12’x8 TENT W/BOOT with zip-out lining SPARE TIRE P225/60R16 Trenching Bucket 12” 200 GEN. BUSINESS $50 Very nice, EAGLE GA WITH RIM from Rotmans/ approx Gutter Shell leaf guard Wide Heavy Duty in extra good condition $45.00 90”. Shows some CHILD’S ROLLTOP DESK system NEW Hardly ever used looks Made by FMC, Chevrolet Monte SS 02 normal leather wear but $20 Original boxes like New! New $1590 zippers at sleeve cuffs ELECTRIC CHORD ORGAN Meticulous one owner 9ft ‘ Fisher Plow good shape $300/RO (38) 4 ft. pcs. aluminum Asking $800.00 OLD WESTERN SADDLE $75 $60.00 2 Door coupe, Bronze, In real great condition. A Call guards, 16 end caps, (8 $50 Call (860)774-7615 power seats, Leather, must see. $800 or B/O. (774)318-0004 left, 8 right) Made for a Hydraulic Jackhammer evenings CAR SUNROOF power locks, sunroof Call (860)753-1229 3 PUMP JACKS 5-in. gutter, includes for Skid-steer Loader, $100.00 ,V6, 99000miles $6500 CAM $25 screws .Musket Brown Mini-excavators, LIVINGROOM SET Call (508)667-5234 ABS Exercise Lounge SUPERLINE (860)933-3828 Asking $485 backhoes, & excavators. BY LANE HOMEMADE PINE $30 14’5” Flatbed trailer (508)779-0595 with ramps HOLLYWOOD SOFA COFFEE TABLE Powerful Jackhammer 205 BOATS Biomaster Treadmill $25 all wood New $1700 AND TWO END TABLES for maximum HANDICAPPED SCOOTER Old Town Canoe 85” Harley Davidson good conditon Asking $400 $100.00 productivity used very with 2 brand new batteries 1931 old town 18’ Sportster 1000cc Rebuilt $2000/OBO FOR SALE little, in great shape ALUMINUM FOLDING MATCHING CHAIR restored Maine guide Motor 508-736-7841 HOUSEHOLD ANTIQUE LAMP JUG New $12,500.00 RAMP AND OTTOMAN $40.00 Asking $8,000.00/OBO canoe. ITEMS $800.00 Nuwave Induction CAMPER FOR New: $1398 A must see call Clear resin coated, cooktop New $45 Asking $300 ANTIQUE CROQUET SET (860)753-1229 Mahogany gun wales SALE Dept 56 Silhouette LIFT CHAIR And caned seats Call (508)960-9163 Sold as a set 3 pieces $40.00 2000 Keystone Sprinter Collectibles Light Blue a third seat mahogany 26’ Fifth wheel $275.00 $600 TV-SONY Lawn Chairs SMALL COFFEE TABLE caned seat and back Adult Power Wheel clean non-smoking, sleeps 8 24” (508)612-9263 $35.00 Paddles included Chair Asking w/slide out table, bunks, CANADIAN PINE HUTCH includes owners manual, Decorative prints (508)461-7479 Perfect for the wooden sofa-bed and queen bedroom, $225.00 remote control and $1500.00 Cash canoe enthusiast. new awning, electric brake and ELECTRIC BASE BOARD cables. And Much more! $5800.00 8 NFL SIlver SUPER hitch included. 14 cu. ft. GE Mattress New $25.00 $25.00 BOWL COINS Asking $7000 OBO SELF-DEFROSTING (508)479-0230 By Appointment only Queen PillowTop text msg only to $800.00 Leave message FREEZER Mattress DROP LEAF CART (860)630-0773 860-774-6507 No Calls after 7pm $150.00 $50.00 SEA NYMPH 1993 Old 508-949-7539 with Box Spring Comic Books numbers in Original Plastic $150 Utility box trailer 16FT DEEP Carpet Cleaner- Hoover SWORD SET 1s Call (774)230-6285 With 8 bed and fold Fishing Machine Series New $100.00 FOR SALE: 508-943-2174 $50.00 down tail gate for FM161. 40HP Johnson Batman Lamp & Clock Mirror 36” x30” $50 Two glass table tops 1800s Chair loading ramp, great for Motor. Galvanized $1000.00 HO Scale Train END TABLE W/DRAWER $50.00-each Blue Flower Seat $75 transporting lawn and Trailer. Used minimally. Call Collection $1,300 Peachtree Forge $60.00 Country Music Records garden machines. Like new/showroom (508)832-3029 Dishes New and Old. top mount round From the 60s, all in good 300 ft of slot car track $500/OBO condition. Stored in vanity sink END TABLE W/ TWO (508)885-3136 condition $50 (60s-70s) $85 heated garage. $3000.00 black with black high DRAWERS (860)888-5207 Tandem wheel flatbed Call: (774)272-1761 Angle Iron Cutter Telephone stand with 1/2 ton hoist 3 phs $100 end fixtures $250 $50.00 trailer For Shelving COAL STOVE-HARMOND Folding Chair $60 Ski Nautique 1984 2001 Pr car ramps $20 With 15’x6’ body 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Hollywood style 6 bulb OLD END TABLE tan on tannew interior with blower. Small Table $25 Hand crank wrench Normally Sells For $700 Includes 15 bags of coal light fixture $100 $30.00 and carpeting Call Model A parts $300 Plywood decking used $90 OBO $475 350 Chevy inboard (508)347-7441 but very (508)476-2497 3 utility trailer springs All in excellent CALL 589 hours running time. serviceable Call 5pm-8:30pm $50 condition! $6500.00/OBO Electric Guitar 774-452-3514 $600/OBO (508)867-6546 FREEZER - FRIGIDAIRE (508)234-2819 Call(413)245-9545 $50 60-70 pieces of marble Upright 13.7 cu. ft. or $75 Call Back yard Amp $200.00 “NEW sandstone color Skate Sharpening (860)985-8000 (860)974-1748 adventures $50 Works Good 1940-41 buick rural mailbox Machine, with newspaper shelf Solid cedar play set Kids Wooden Train set engine head $50 215 CAMPING Fax machine extends to cover 4x4 custom made W/ tree house Slide, 74 tracks, train, silo, $20 1948-52 239 engine wood post with steel On board radius Swing and baby swing barn, VARIOUS 5TH WHEEL (508)826-9237 parts and truck tool tray dresser. 3 quick lock Excellent condition Extra cars and Pieces $40 drive-in anchor, includes ELVIS PRESLEY LOUVERED $125 fixtures hockey figure Paid $2500 new (508)867-4546 lettering, instructions. MEMORABILIA TAILGATE ELECTRIC WHEEL & goal tender. Asking 1948-52-truck repro Complete $69. $500 Will fit full sized truck 62” Excellent condition. $1500.00 CHAIR RASCAL FULL LENGTH MINK hub caps $100 (860)-928-2046; (508)612-9263 $100.00 or best offer leave phone number $550.00 (774)293-0457 $350.00 COAT (508)461-7479 10 RR lanterns $35 each if no answer. (508)847-4848 Call Bob Size 12New $2,400 TEKONSHA PRODIGY Bar Stools TRUCK RACK FOR Asking $500 (508)885-9537 Patio Set-3 Piece, Snow Blower Cub Cadet WEBSTER- P2 BRAKE CONTROL Mint condition WHEEL CHAIR (508)461-7479 white, wrought Iron 945 SWE Snowblower IN HOME SALE! will handle up to 4 axles $125.00 6 Armed Bar stools $200.00 Sofa and two chairs 13 hp Tecumseh OHV, Christmas Decor $100.00 each Garage Frame HUSQVARNA LAWN cushions included very 45 in width trigger Department 56 Silhouettes 860-412-0119 Call 20’x22’ TRACTOR sturdy excellent quality controlled steering, Decorative Prints 5 Stools 860-774-1021 All hardware and YTH24V48LS, 24hrs, Brand and condition. 6 forward, 2 reverse, Lawn Chairs $75.00 Each New, 24hp Briggs, Hydro, Co-op Campsite, instructions $350.00Firm Hardly used! and much more. Entertainment Center, Fabricated Deck, on dead-end road Refrigerator Brand new, never used Call Kathy $1900 By appt. only no calls after 7pm Corner-Oak w/ Bagger/Blower, 48in Deck. (508)949-7539 Quiet area, walk to the $150.00 $500/obo (508)892-0254 Magnovox Tv $3400.00 White Outdoor lake,go fishing or put Slot machine New Hoveround (508)347-3775 Products your boat in. Located in $150.00 Slate Pool Table 4x7 $600.00 Firm PIANO-BALDWIN SnowBoss 1050 WESTERN Quinebaug Cove (508)867-2820 Call Studio Model 243 Call (508)885-3096 Items for sale Snowblower, 10hp SADDLES Campground, Brimfield (413)245-9651 Hamilton. Walnut. FOR SALE Sofa & chair Tecumseh two stage Res.$15,000 or b.o. antique wood trim $500. #320234., 1993. 30 in width, electric 14” Trail Good Condition Campsite sells with 1997 Chev. 30ft Motor Home GARMIN GPS 12XL Excellent Condition, start Well maintained. $100.00 everything on it! 38ft Pursuit by Georgie Boy. Bedoom Set-Pine Personal Navigator, 12 Small antique rocker Recently appraised and $700.00 15”Tex Tan Trail W/Breast col- camper furnished, small (6 Piece) 54000 miles channel receiver, & cane seat chair serviced no less than lar very good condition Sleeps 6. (508)347-3775 shed, more. Queen bed, triple dresser moving map graphics, Cherry sideboard ea $75. $2500 $300 Queen bed in back room. Call or e-mail Mirror,Bureau,Night backlit display for (860)974-0724. 13” Circle Y yough show New Tires & brakes. Tires and Rims 5 of ea. for pics and details. stand. Like new All in good condition w/breast collar like new $5000.00 or best offer. night use. Like New, Mary. $90 Each (774)245-5098 $750.00 cash & carry $750 Call asking $175. schoolhouse9@ (508)885-6977 davemproperty@ (508)266-0730 Text (508)963-0238 860-935-5117 (508)347-3145 gmail.com 860-974-0614 hotmail.com

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CAPE COD TIME SHARE FOR SALE Edgewater Beach Resort 95 Chase Avenue 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 745 RECREATIONAL 700 AUTOMOTIVE Dennisport, MA 02639 VEHICLES On the water CORVETTE 1977 Studio (Unit 706) auto, red, rebuilt original motor 1989 CITATION 350HP, rebuilt front suspen- Fixed week 33 (August) 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 5th wheel sion and rebuilt rear end with Deeded rights Good condition 3:55 gears, excellent body, Everything works solid frame, runs excellent, You’ll own it for a lifetime Good for campground 5 Tires with rims no winters. & can be passed down to P205-65 R15 H $2500.00/OBO your children and grand $12,000 FOR SALE approx 6k Miles 352-552-7464 children. $5000.00 Call 2002 Mercury $300.00 Firm 774-318-7014 MOTOR HOME (508)347-3145 Call Grand Marquis Dodge 1500 pickup. 98’ 38’ 1998 (508)236-1256 4.6 engine, Elderly owner 110,000 Miles meticulously maintained, Oil Dutchstar (860)334-5061 300 Cummins Diesel OFF SEASON $950.00 changed every 3000 miles, Looks great and runs excellent. Spartan Chassis. One WEEKS/WEEKENDS! Ford Wind Star 01’ $3,500 Slide out. 143,000 Miles 720 CLASSICS Call 1-508-943-0248 83,000 Miles $1100.00 New Tires & Brakes Drivers: Call (508)779-0194 Jeep Liberty Limited Sleeps Four. Price Local Experienced 300 HELP WANTED 400 SERVICES 1964 1/2 2003 4x4 Reduced! Yard Hostler Openings! Only 81k mi. Great Pay & Benefits! MUSTANG Local Call (508)335-3948 Excellent/very good CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. 305 BUSINESS 454 HOME Pony Int. Estenson Logistics Excelent condition cond. Asking $7125 750 CAMPERS/ PPORTUNITIES News Apply: www.goelc.com O IMPROVEMENT all original Equipment or best offer 1-855-416-8511 TRAILERS Corvette 1987 Furniture Doctor Needs some restoration Call (860)966-6042 Red with ground effect completion Hornet RLS 2006 Have your furniture Toyota Tacoma 2008 32 Feet, Excellent 265 FUEL/WOOD new brakes in good $15000/OBO Professionally restored 6 cylinder Cruise control condition. Used only 5 condition asking $6700 at Reasonable rates. 1990 CADDY 6 foot bed,Extended cab years, in seasonal park by FIREWOOD (508)278-2809 furniture face lifting, South Dennis, 68k Miles. $12000/OBO 47000 Miles adults. Large slide out Cut, Split & Delivered painting, striping to off Rte. 134: (508)434-2736 sleeps 6, 2 swivel rockers Excelent Shape Green & Seasoned $9000 Local Refinishing, Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, www.Connecticuts 2 twins) 1 bath home with Call (508)765-5039 Wood Lots Wanted caning and repairs. 774-297-9279 FOUND HERE! QuietCorner.com Heroes ANTIQUE DOCTOR full kitchen & microwave, Call Paul(508)769-2351 washer/dryer, screened in Dodge Journey 2013 Daniel Ross porch w/ picnic table, grill, Own a Piece of 760 VANS/TRUCKS Excellent cond. (508)248-9225 cable TV. Outdoor shower. Automotive History Volvo 850 1997 VAN 2001 DODGE or On dead-end street. Silver Anniversary FWD, Four Cylinder Runs Well, Needs Work FREE (860)382-5410 Near shopping, theater, Edition 1978 2.4 L, 7 Passenger $750.00 RAM 1500 (508)451-8525 CONSTRUCTION WOOD 30 years in business restaurants, bike trail, Corvette Indy Pace Car Extras $14,861.00 Fair condition PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE 2x4’s, 2x6’s, fishing, playground, L-82, Auto, 39k (774)200-5152 Call for details 860-928-1818 starts right up and runs $800/OBO Plywood beams, 3/4’ 10 minutes from bay and Matching Numbers ocean side beaches. 774-261-5503 thick, Assorted sizes & 500 REAL ESTATE All Factory Original thickness. Good for Off season rates available Excellent Condition wood stoves 505 APARTMENTS FOR Throughout! and outdoor burners RENT Call Janet $18900.00/OBO at 508-865-1583 Clean Wood! FOUND HERE! Must Sell (508)867-2564 after 6 pm, or email Call Ed Delivery Available Townhouse June at (508)479-9752 310 GENERAL HELP Apartments [email protected] for more information. WANTED A Quiet Area 284 LOST & FOUND 725 AUTOMOBILES CATHOLIC w/ Good Schools PETS CHARITIES If You Have A HUD Voucher Local 1966 CHEVROLET Home care aides or CT RAP Certification & CORVETTE ROADSTER Did you find needed to care for Can Income Qualify V8 your pet? elders and handicapped to News 327ci/300hp engine provide light housekeeping, The Caleb Group will and automatic transmission Or find a home laundry, shopping, pay the first Months $16,000 for one? personal care. Rent. Contact info: Candidates must be [email protected] compassionate, reliable and To Income Qualify You 617-766-5445 have reliable transportation Must Be Able To Afford Call USDA Base Rent Of... Chrysler 300C 2006 800-649-4364 2 BR $655/mo In very good condition EOE/AA 3BR $791/mo 111,200 Miles Leather seats,navigation Counter help wanted Still Accepting sunroof, V8 hemi for part time shifts. Applications For FOUND HERE! AWD $8600/OBO Flexible hours available, LET US KNOW!!! Subsidized Units. (774)230-3067 Please call us so that we must include week-ends. HUD & USDA can take your ad Apply in person before out of the paper... 2pm or call Call... 860.779.0876 Town-To-Town (508)943-3517 x128 DRIVERS: Classifieds The Village at Killingly CDL-A 1 yr. Dayville Affordable Town-to-Town 508-909-4111 Excellent Family Medical Ins. Guaranteed Weekend Housing Home Time. 599 Lindenwood Drive, 298 WANTED TO BUY Earn $65,000+ Monthly Dayville, CT 06241 Bonuses. By App’t Please CLASSIFIEDS Absolutely No-Touch. HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS Route 888-406-9046 HAMPTON Mon-Thurs 9-11, 1-3 TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US 169 “This Institution Is An INN Equal Opportunity Employer & [email protected] Antiques Provider. Financed By 884 Worcester St. STURBRIDGE Connecticut Housing Authority, Your Ad Will Appear Southbridge MA is now hiring for Equal Opportunity Housing.” the following positions: 1-800-536-5836 In All Four Villager Newspapers Front Desk 545 LANDS/LOTS Looking To Purchase RATES: and our website for one low price. Antiques Also hiring a BUILDING LOT And Collectibles Weekend Night Auditor Desirable location RUN UNTIL SOLD Single Items Saturday and Sunday nights Southbridge - • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses$ PUTNAM VILLAGER Or Entire Estates 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. Dennison Hill area • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) Breakfast Attendant 1/2+ acre 22 HOMPSON ILLAGER We Buy It All T V And Also Do Monday-Thursday Town water and town 5 a.m. - 11 a.m. 1 Week $1600 On-Site Estate Sales sewer “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) WOODSTOCK VILLAGER And $42,900 2 Weeks $2400 Apply in person or best offer • 30 Words or Less. Estate Auctions Hampton Inn (508)612-9263 • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. $ 00 KILLINGLY VILLAGER 328 Main St 4 Weeks 40 CALL MIKE ANYTIME (508)461-7479 (774)230-1662 Sturbridge MA 01566 EOE All Classified Ads MUST be prepaid. 546 CEMETERY LOTS PERFORMS FLEA MARKET SELLERS Worcester County CARPENTRY To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: 20 years of very good Memorial Park, AND MAINTENANCE items clearing out house Paxton MA. You can include a Check or Credit Card Number Below TASKS but don’t want hassle of 2 graves in Garden of Valor (Limited masonry) Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) yard sale come and make lot 113 Must have driver’s license ______an offer ! Asking $2,000ea,or and 5-7 years experience. $3,000 for both ______Best one gets it all! See website for full Call (603)692-2898 Cash only! job description: ______(508)943-0169 www.osv.org Worcester County ______Send resume with MEMORIAL PARK ______cover letter to Paxton MA WAR [email protected] Garden of Valor,Lot 100B two sought after side by Name: ______SUBSTITUTE OR PER RELICS side spaces Park Price DIEM VAN DRIVERS Address: ______$8200 for both OBO & WAR transporting special education (508)856-0346 ______students to and from school SOUVENIRS Town: ______(a.m. and p.m. school hours); WANTED 5 days per week; 550 MOBILE HOMES Zip:______Phone: ______7D license required WWII & EARLIER KROPF/WEDGEWOOD Email (Optional) ______Please submit letter of interest, PARK MODEL TRAILER CA$H WAITING! resume, copy of license and Park Model Trailer with addition o Charge it to my credit card. Circle one: three letters of recommendation Helmets, Swords, High View Camp Ground in Mail or Fax to: to: Daggers, Bayonets, West Brookfield Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, # Debbie Bell Many new improvements Medals, Badges, Flags, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 V-Code from back of signature panel SWCEC Call for more information Uniforms, etc. (Fax 508-765-0233) Expiration Date Name on the credit card Over 30 Years Experience. P.O. Box 517 if interested month year Call David Southbridge, MA 01550 This is seasonal Or email your ad to us at: Price: $25,000 Zip Code for Card______1-(508)688-0847 or fax 508-764-2724 [email protected] or email Call Pat V Code 3 digits on back of card ______Amex Code 4 digits on front of card ______I’ll Come To YOU! or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 [email protected] 508-873-6312

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