Putnam Villager Vol. X, No. 24 Complimentary

Friday, March 11, 2016 (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] Respect for Lawmakers respond to more cuts to Day Kimball Announcement called a legend ‘very real threat’ to health As a New Englander born and bred, and a fan and livelihood of region of pretty much all major sports, it’s pretty much BY JASON BLEAU hardwired into me to be a fan of all things New NEWS STAFF WRITER England sports. Granted, as a child, I admit I was an Atlanta Braves and Orlando Magic fan, but I State lawmakers are expressing frustration with learned my lesson. Let’s just skip over that sad Gov. Dannel Malloy after it was announced on March part of my life. 2 that hospitals should not expect to receive additional, The But being raised supplemental, scheduled payment to hospitals in the in this part of the File photo current fiscal year. Minor country, you are The announcement attributed financial constraints pretty much taught Questions recently rose again last week surrounding funding to the cuts which mean that hospitals throughout the Details to root against all for Day Kimball Healthcare, as it was announced by Gov. Dannel Malloy on March 2 that hospitals would not be receiv- teams New York — Turn To CUTS page ­­­A13 ADAM the Yankees, Jets, ing any additional payments this fiscal year. MINOR Knicks, etc., as well as Los Angeles. All these teams are the evil yang to our New England yin, the Darth Vader Living veterans to our Luke Skywalker. Boo the bad guys, right? Throughout my life, there have been a ton of leg- ends that it has been an absolute pleasure to root against — Yankees legends like Derek Jeter, Andy plaque proposed Pettite and Mariano Rivera, polarizing figures like BY JASON BLEAU in the Thompson Town Hall. Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens, Johnny Damon NEWS STAFF WRITER and Jason Giambi. The Evil Empire, especially in With a projected cost of around the early 2000’s, made for some great drama as the THOMPSON — In mid-2015, $7,000, the plaque would include Red Sox scratched and clawed for their first title one of Thompson’s most active engraved nameplates acknowl- in 86 years. Three more titles later, the team is in veterans, Korean War veteran edging the rank, branch and war the basement, so the rivalries don’t exactly have Norm Babbitt, started an initia- that the soldier served in dat- the luster they used to have as recently as five tive geared towards recognizing ing as far back as World War II. years ago. and acknowledging the living vet- Babbitt said that with the nigh In basketball, at least a few years ago, it was the erans in the town of Thompson. price tag he would like to see the Los Angeles Lakers, and Kobe Bryant in partic- Now in 2016, Babbitt is dou- community embrace his project ular, as well as Lebron James and the Cleveland bling down on his efforts to make and it putting out a call to busi- Charlie Lentz photo Cavaliers (and Miami Heat). They each made this project a reality be reach- nesses throughout the town to great villains for our championship Celtics teams. Kasey Fillmore and her mother, Robin Deary ing out for donations from the help make it happen. Fillmore. Again…not so much today… community art large to erect a “I’m going to be seeking dona- These guys were all legends, no doubt about it, “Living Veterans Memorial” tions. There are 120 businesses but I don’t think I’ll ever witness again a rival for plaque in the Norman Babbitt New England quite like Peyton Manning. Veterans’ Conference Room Turn To PLAQUE, page ­­­A13 Role reversal For nearly the past 20 years, Manning has been a consistent force, and as he announced his retire- ment last week after 18 seasons in the NFL, I began Fillmore continues to think of all the moments he was a part of in his rivalry with the New England Patriots. Whether family tradition of he was with the Indianapolis Colts or the Denver success at WA Broncos, it seemed like the Patriots had to face him each and every year. With a fellow first-ballot Hall of Famer in Tom Brady fighting for the good BY CHARLIE LENTZ guys, it was like seeing two heavyweight fighters VILLAGER STAFF WRITER face off for the title each and every year. NEW MILFORD — Who wouldn’t feel In the end, Manning set every conceivable quar- the pressure succeeding a legendary gym- terback record in existence and may go down nastics coach whose most recent accom- as one of the best to ever do it. In many ways, plishments included leading Woodstock he redefined what it meant to be a QB. Brady’s Academy to five straight Class S or Class career (which hopefully still has some more years M state titles, four consecutive State Open left in the tank) paralleled Manning’s in a lot of championships, and two out of the last ways, with MVPs, record-breaking seasons (not four New England crowns? Perhaps the to mention twice as many Super Bowls — four only person who could thrive inside the to Manning’s two) and superstardom in other pressure cooker established by coach realms. Robin Deary Fillmore is her daughter, Charlie Lentz photo As much as I found myself rooting for Brady and Kasey Fillmore — a champion gymnast in the Patriots, I found myself rooting against the her own right. Colts (and Broncos)…just because Manning was BEST IN STATE Kasey took over as Woodstock on the team. But I have to admit, Manning’s legacy Academy’s gymnastics coach this season is a great one. There is no denying the numbers, NEW MILFORD — Woodstock Academy’s gymnasts celebrate and has continued the excellence achieved and they tell you that in nearly every category that with their championship plaque at New Milford High School last during her mother’s 28-year tenure. matters, he is one of, if not the best, quarterback to Saturday, March 5, after winning the CIAC State Open Gymnastics Under Kasey’s leadership last Saturday, ever play the game. He may have been one of “the March 5, the Centaurs captured their bad guys,” but it sure was fun to watch him play. Championships. From left, coach Kasey Fillmore, Abby Vaida, Lydia Taft, Meg Corey, Grace Logan, Ali Crescimanno, Paige Stuyniski, “I’ll miss playing in front of so many great fans Turn To FILLMORE, page ­­­A1 both at home and on the road. I’ll even miss the Maddie Grube, and Jourdan Fulchino. Patriots fans in Foxborough, and they should miss me because they sure did get a lot of wins off of me,” Manning said in his retirement speech last week. It’s a hard knock We sure did, and you got plenty from us too, some of which still sting to think about, including this most recent year. But as many times as I root- life at WMS ed against Manning, I always respected the skills. We will continue to root for our teams, and ‘Annie Jr.’ coming find new rivalries, people to cheer and more “bad guys” to boo. Our kids will grow up with a whole to Hyde stage new set of sports legends to cheer on. BY JASON BLEAU I’m glad I was able to see Peyton Manning’s NEWS STAFF WRITER career unfold before my eyes, because I don’t think we will ever see anyone like him again. I’ll miss WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Middle School will rooting against him. It was a legendary, Hall of soon bring a classic to the stage at Hyde School with Fame career, and I’m thankful for the memories. their production of “Annie Jr.” set to kick off next Jason Bleau photo Friday. Ms. Hannigan and her orphans pose for a photo with Annie, all Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909-4130, or portrayed by students of Woodstock Middle School who will put by e-mail at [email protected]. Turn To ANNIE JR., page ­­­A11 on a presentation of “Annie Jr.” on March 18 and 19 at the Hyde Cultural Center. A2 • Friday, March 11, 2016 Villager Newspapers The story of the Tourtellottes On Feb. 27, I was among the members of neighbor- Arnold Tourtellotte was born Knight, when they were discuss- ing historical societies who had the pleasure of attend- Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 1837, ing the disparity in educational ing the membership meeting of The Last Green Valley in Thompson. Her father, William opportunities for the children at the original Tourtellotte Memorial High School in S. Arnold, “was a wealthy cotton Killingly of Thompson’s millworkers and Thompson. manufacturer and honored citizen those of the wealthier citizens, “an In addition to a talk on the restoration process, of Connecticut.” He was apparently at 300 inspiration suddenly came over we were able to see the “open by appointment only” an ardent abolitionist and a “liber- me. I knew what I was going to Tourtellotte Room. What a treat! This miniature al contributor to the anti-slavery do! Mrs. Knight looked at me puz- museum was filled with high-quality art and family propaganda.” (Minnesota. Its Story MARGARET zled and asked, ‘Mrs. Tourtellotte, treasures. Numerous paintings, statuary, small pieces and Biography, Vo. 3, p. 346-347) WEAVER are you alright?’ I looked at her of furniture, etc. boggled the mind and the eye. It was Her husband, Dr. Jacob Francis smiling and said, ‘You know the astounding that “the Quiet Corner” should have such Tourtellotte (Frank) was also born law compels children to attend a hidden jewel. How did this come to be? in Thompson, on Dec. 26, 1835, but school (in Thompson) but they A paper by Joseph J. Lindley, president of the lived in the Wilsonville section of town so the two provide no school for them to attend unless they take Tourtellotte Memorial High School Alumni did not know each other as children. They met at the trolley into the next town.’ Using her good work Association, written in the form of a letter from Nichols Preparatory School in Dudley, Mass. Few as an example, I told her that the good Doctor and I Harriet Arnold Tourtellotte on the 100th anniver- females attended high school in those days so it was were going to build a high school for those children, sary of the school, provided the answer. Harriet “an extraordinary opportunity” for Harriet. Frank and those children would have every facility that studied to be a teacher at Bridgewater Normal the millionaire’s children could have. It would be a School but then decided to become a doctor memorial where Lucy and Hattie would be forever and attended Columbia. Meanwhile, Harriet remembered… I visited Thompson in 1907, and with pursued her love of music and “attended the the help of interested Thompson citizens, family mem- Salem Vale Normal School for Music, in Salem, bers, and associates of my father, we went about the Connecticut to become a music teacher.” hectic task of planning and designing a new memorial The Civil War broke out while Frank was school…. “sitting like a fort upon the hill.” Finally at Columbia and after graduation “he, like on September 3, 1909 the Tourtellotte Memorial High his brother John before him, joined the Union School was dedicated and the dream was fulfilled. cause and accepted a commission in the U. S. For additional information on Tourtellotte Navy”… Following the War Dr. Tourtellotte Memorial High School and/or to schedule a tour of 8x7-9x7 Steel Liftmaster 1/2 hp went to New York City where Harriet met the Memorial Room contact Joseph Lindley at 860-928- 2 Sided Insulated him, and they were married on June 26, 1865.” 5527 or [email protected]. Chain Drive After the War the military assigned Frank as The box of 1942 Windham County Transcripts was Garage Door ship’s surgeon to a man of war and he sailed on the table in our reading room when I went to the r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & 7ft Opener off “South America in search of pirates…He Killingly Historical Center recently. I was eager to track, 8 color & 3 panel design options $270 became deathly ill off the coast of Chile. In 1868 see what interesting tidbits I might come across. One $570 inc Installation he was finally discharged and came home… article in the April 30, 1942 Transcript, entitled “From inc Installation price matching available on all written quotes The doctors were uncertain what ailed his Another World War,” had extracts from the May 3, heart and several…recommended he move 1917 Transcript. I thought I’d share a few. west to a cleaner and healthier environment.” “Morin Avenue was accepted by the town as a pub- Following the Civil War two of Frank’s broth- lic highway and the sum of $800 was appropriated to ers Colonel John and Munroe Tourtellotte had grade it, providing the Connecticut Mills Company moved to Minnesota, so Frank and Harriet fol- pay the rest of the cost of macadamizing or graveling.” lowed them and settled in Winona, Minnesota. Does anyone know where a blacksmith shop The Tourtellottes had the great sorrow to lose was once located in present-day Rogers? The same Pomfret Community School their only children, two daughters, at early Transcript article contained the following, “The old COACHES NEEDED ages. Lucy, the older daughter, died of scarlet Goodyear blacksmith shop, a landmark for fifty years, fever just before her first birthday. was torn down to make way for a garage.” Bernie Track Coach and Assistant Track Coach “We did not have a single picture or photo- Mitchell and I checked in the Killingly Business graph of her, so my husband carried my poor Encyclopedia but it included no reference to owner Coaches must have a valid CT Coaching permit dead girl to a photography studio and from or location. I was thinking “gas station/garage” but along with current First Aid & CPR certification. that one photo, I had a portrait painted of Bernie commented that it could have been a private my baby Lucy showing what she looked like garage. Please contact the Killingly Historical Center Salary per PCEA Contract when she was alive. In July 1874 daughter if you can help with a location of this village black- Frances Harriet was born. Unfortunately, trag- smith shop. Application closing date 3/14/16 edy again struck. “In March 1884 Frank and I took Hattie to the Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly Municipal For more information, please contact P. T. Barnum Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland… Historian. Special thanks to Jose Lindley and Bernie Ryan Ericson, Athletic Coordinator at While in Baltimore, Hattie begged Frank and Mitchell for assistance with materials used in this me for a hot dog, and as she had never had one column. For additional information visit the Killingly [email protected] before, we relented. That evening she became Historical Center Wednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 deathly ill and all the efforts by Frank and the p.m. (or by appointment), visit www.killinglyhistory. Please submit: Letter of interest, Resume, other doctors, and all the prayers I could mus- org, or call 860-779-7250. Mail for the Killingly Historical Three (3) letters of reference ter, did not save her. She passed away the next & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical day. She was 9 years, 7 months, and 14 days old. Center should be sent to P.O. Box 265, Danielson, CT Mail to: Pomfret Community School After returning to Minneapolis, the couple 06329. Margaret Weaver may be reached at marga- ATTN: Ryan Ericson tried to “move past the sorrow.” Harriet became [email protected]. Note: Neither the Killingly friends with Mrs. Sarah Knight who had Historical Center nor I have Caller ID. Please leave your 20 Pomfret Street “founded the Deaconess Home in Minneapolis name and phone number when calling. Thank you. Pomfret Center, CT 06259 and seemed to have a very happy life caring Note the new post office box number for the historical for others…I gave this considerable thought.” center. Pomfret BOE is an EOE During one of her afternoon teas with Mrs. Putnam to host metal pick up PUTNAM — The Town of Putnam will have a metal and non-electronic appliance pick up during the week of March 21. Residents should put metal and non-electronic appliances out at the edge of the road for pick up start- ing on Monday, March 21 through Friday, March 25. Pick up will be done according to regular trash routes, same day as your regular curbside pick-up day. No stickers are required for metal and non-elec- tronics pick up. Only metal items and non-electronics, example, refrig- erators, washing machines, dryers, hot water tanks, stoves. TVs, com- puters, monitors, printers, laptops, cell phones, etc. are electronics and will not be picked up. Electronics are no longer picked up at curbside and must be brought to the Fox Road Highway Garage in E. Putnam, Monday through Friday’s from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Do not put out other bulky waste items such as, sofas, chairs, tables, etc. for the metal pick up. Those items go out with your reg- ular trash pick-up with the appropri- ate stickers on them. Please see your Trash and Recycling flyer for more information or call 963-6818.

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Any photos submitted for publication Merganser, Turkey Vulture, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-winged paid at Woodstock, CT and additional mailing office(s). become the property of Villager Newspapers, and may be displayed in our Blackbird, Common Grackle, American Tree Sparrow. newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made available Visit www.ctaudubon.org/center-at-pomfret. POSTMASTER: send address changes to the Villager Newspapers, for resale, with any proceeds going to Villager Newspapers and/or the photo P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. re-print vendor. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, March 11, 2016 • A3 Arrests made in connection to deadly October crash ing details of the arrests on March 4. Coles was not the only arrest made media network saying, “Although I According to police reports, the following the crash. Police have also know it’ll still be a long process from arrests were made in connection to arrested 25-year-old Vernon resident here, some justice was served. Nothing a crash on Route 83 in Ellington at Samantha Gruelle, who was accused of will ever fill the void or cure the pain around 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 20, 2015, second-degree false statement. She was that I feel, but I’m just glad this guy is which took the life of 25-year-old North released on a $5,000 non-surety bond now on the path of paying for what he’s Grosvenordale resident Kayla Coffin- and is to appear in court in Rockville done.” Houston, who was pronounced dead at on March 14. Gruelle was not implied to Others on the site have commented the scene. The death sent shock waves have been in the vehicle at the time of saying that justice has been served, through members of the local commu- the incident, however her charges indi- while others chose more reserved com- nity in northeastern Connecticut and cate that she mislead police when pro- ments stating that the arrest brings South Central Worcester County, as viding statements relevant to the case. them closure as they continue to strug- many were friends or associated with The arrest has created a bit of clo- gle with the loss of a friend. Coffin-Houston and found her death sure for many who were shaken by the to be an unexpected heartbreak just loss of a young life too soon. Joshua Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- before Halloween. Stewart, who identified himself as 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- According to police, the driver of the Coffin-Houston’s brother on Facebook, press.com. vehicle that night, 24-year-old Nathan responded to the arrest on the social Coles, of Ellington, was seriously injured in the single car incident and was airlifted to Hartford Hospital the night of the crash. According to officers Photo courtesy Connecticut State Police at the Troop C Barracks, an immedi- Nathan Coles, 24, of Ellington, was arrest- ate investigation was sparked and as a ed in connection to a motor vehicle inci- result, Coles was taken into custody on dent in October that took the life of North March 3 without incident. The inves- Grosvenordale resident Kayla Coffin-Houston. tigation by police has led to charges of operating under the influence of drugs BY JASON BLEAU or alcohol, failure to maintain proper NEWS STAFF WRITER lane, witness tampering, second degree false statement and a single count of A pair of arrests has been made in con- second degree vehicular manslaughter nection to a deadly crash that took the following the death of Coffin-Houston. life of a North Grosvenordale woman He was arrested on a warrant and was late last year, with State Police out of to appear in Rockville Superior Court the Troop C Barracks in Tolland releas- on March 4 with a bond set at $350,000. News Brief Pomfret Recreation: Upcoming Events • Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros: On Friday, May 13, 7:10 p.m. game. Coach bus transportation to and from Fenway Park for this exciting American League match up. Great seats, infield grandstand, first base side. $85 per person. of Putnam • Babysitter Safety Course 101: Friday, March 11, in the PCS Library. 3:30-5:30 p.m. $50 per person which includes materials. This entry-level course is intended to teach the skills necessary to care for children of all ages. Is Celebrating the • Player Development Basketball Clinic: Saturday, March 26, CANCELLED • Town Wide Yard Sale: Spaces for rent available at the Recreation Park this year! The Town Wide Yard Sale takes place on May 7. Would you like to have a Golden Anniversary of NAPA Gold Filters yard sale but not have it at your house? You can rent a 10x10 space at the Rec. Park for $10 if you register by April 2. Fee for 10x10 space rental will be $15, April 23 to May 7. We’ll have tables for rent for you to use at your space for $10 – while they last! We’ll have music, coffee, and lunch available during the day. This will be the “go to” place for yard salers looking to capitalize on one stop shopping! Public Meetings Registration form is available on the town website, recreation page. You do not have to be a Pomfret res- THOMPSON ident to participate in any of the above activities. Monday, March 14 For more information or registration Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle forms (includes more detailed informa- Starting March 5th through March 19th School Media Center tion) for any program, visit our web- Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., site at www.pomfretct.gov/recreation ALL of our NAPA gold filters will be at least 40% off! Merrill Seney Room, Town Hall or call 860-974-1423. Tuesday, March 15 Stop in for our low prices on all filters and Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Merrill many other great items! Seney Room, Town Hall Wednesday, March 16 TOUGH Economic Development Commission, 6:30 p.m., Merrill Seney Room, Town BACON! KNOW HOW Hall Inland Wetlands Commission Special Meeting, 7 p.m., Merrill Seney CHECK OUT THE 340 School Street Community Room, Town Hall SPORTS ACTION! of Putnam Putnam CT Thursday, March 17 860-928-7946 Library Board of Trustees, 2 p.m., Library/Community Center Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Library/ Community Center WOODSTOCK Monday, March 14 Board of Recreation, 7 p.m., Room C Tuesday, March 15 Beautification Committee, 6:15 p.m., Room A Arboretum Committee, 7 p.m., Room A Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Room 1 Conservation Subcommittee, 7:30 p.m., Room A Wednesday, March 16 Quasset School Committee, 4 p.m., Town Hall Upper Level Republican Town Committee, 7 p.m., Room A Thursday, March 17 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Room A Planning & Zoning Commission, Room 1 EASTFORD Monday, March 14

Clean Energy, 7 p.m., Town Office Building Tuesday, March 15 Republican Town Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Building Grove Cemetery Association, 7:30 p.m., Town Office Building POMFRET Monday, March 14 Board of Finance, 6:30 p.m., PCS Conference Room Wednesday, March 16 Pomfret Senior Advocate Commission, 7 p.m., Senior Center Planning & Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., Old Town Hosue Fire District Meeting, 7 p.m.

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Agriculture Commission, 7 p.m., Community/Senior Center A4 • Friday, March 11, 2016 Villager Newspapers Reflecting on a ‘dream come true’ Cutler reacts to opening of YMCA, tech park bridge Park now that the He was only in We had to deal with the Department of YMCA and the The Villager there for two years Environmental Protection to acquire bridge are officially too, so that’s pretty land for the right of way to get the road open for business. nterview impressive right? for the bridge. All those things take I time.” Doug, thank you DOUG CUTLER “I don’t think for taking the time people realize that One of the biggest partners you’ve to talk with me. I he was only the had is the community itself. They didn’t get to catch up with you when mayor for those two years. He was turned out in droves to help with the bridge was dedicated and the able to accomplish a lot in that short the YMCA and they passed all the YMCA opened. A lot of people would time and it was referenced during the different votes they needed to pass consider the tech park project your ceremony how many meetings we went to accept the land and the money baby. You’ve put a lot of work into to and he was calm, collected and a and to make this happen. Can you this. What was it like for you to be steady influence throughout that entire speak to that community support a part of those celebrations and see process. When your dealing with all for the park and the YMCA? the realization of a dream? the state agencies that we were dealing with, it can be challenging — and he “It starts out with a vision, and that “That’s exactly what it was, the kept a calm and collected approach that process begins with the elected officials. realization of a dream. It’s been a long entire time, and that’s to his credit. This started with Mayor [now State and hard process to get to that point The state agencies respected that, the Rep.] Danny Rovero toward the end of so to see the actuality of the bridge legislators respected that and we were his term and through Bob Viens and being constructed and to see the YMCA able to work through most anything to Pete Place and now with Mayor [Tony] ribbon cutting, I couldn’t have asked come up with a great project.” Falzarano. So it starts with their vision, Doug Cutler for anything better. It’s one of those and that vision gets conveyed to the things in your career that if you can As you already alluded to, a project various commissions that all embraced BY JASON BLEAU like this doesn’t come without its NEWS STAFF WRITER accomplish it then you basically can’t this idea. There are a lot of players ask for more. It was really a great day.” share of roadblocks and difficulties. that helped bring this to the voters PUTNAM — On Feb. 27, Putnam What were some of the biggest issues and the citizens and all along the way celebrated the grand opening of its A good friend of yours and a or roadblocks that you had to tackle the citizens have been very supportive new YMCA and Quinebaug Tech Park partner of yours for much of that to get to this point? of the project. They first came out for Bridge, capping off years of work and process, former Mayor Peter Place, the referendum where we actually got effort by countless members of the the bridge was dedicated in his “A lot had to do with the environmental the land transferred and accepted and local community to see the Quinebaug honor. What was it like to be a part considerations that we had to deal with then to grant the YMCA 15 acres was a Regional Technology Park come to be. of that ceremony and to be able to right up front. Everybody says that if big step. We’ve tried to keep the public One of the most important figures honor him through the dedication you’re planning for this type of thing to apprised of all the steps it takes to bring in that process is Putnam Town of that bridge? occur it was sort of backwards. We had this project forward and they’ve been Administrator Doug Cutler, who was the money up front, and normally what very supportive.” responsible for much of the behind-the- “That was so fantastic. I’m so glad you do is, you do all the environmental scenes work to see the project through, that the Board of Selectmen took it planning and everything up front and I can say from covering this and was credited for his efforts many upon themselves to bring that honor then you know the plan. In this case, process that the public may have times during last month’s ceremonies. to Pete. He was so instrumental in this we actually got the money up front, been supportive, but it wasn’t Villager Staff Writer Jason Bleau sat project. I’m part of the staff so I get to which I’m not complaining about, but always easy. You did receive a few down with Cutler to get his reaction to a do the good stuff in terms of working the planning had to be done after the less-than-positive responses along dream come true and discuss the future in the trenches, but he’s the person fact. So the state was asking us why the way, right? of the Quinebaug Regional Technology who was out there and that the public we weren’t spending the money and would see. To be they didn’t realize a lot of planning “There’s always bumps in the road, able to recognize had to go into this after the fact when, and sometimes those setbacks are him for all the in most cases, that planning process where good questions are raised. That’s work that he did is done ahead of time. There were so very helpful in terms of this type of to make sure many environmental issues and the process. At the same time, it’s been that bridge came archeological survey that had to be rewarding and this is one of those things to fruition and, accomplished, so we had a lot to take that somebody should write about and consequently, we into account.” explain what the process is and use this could open the as a good case of how everything can be YMCA, I was so You didn’t do this project alone accomplished. Not everything falls into glad we were able right? place neatly, but you work through it to recognize him and there are a lot of people involved in and to know he “Absolutely not. Having the money that process. Everyone was willing to will be recognized when we did was a great credit to Sen. stick with it because they all knew that, for many years in Don Williams. We’ve had good partners in the end, they were going to be seeing the future for al along the way like Wheelabrator, who something great.” the work that he was willing to work with us to acquire did during that the 65 acres where we were able to locate Talk about the YMCA and the entire process.” the tech park and the YMCA and to then quality of that amazing facility. be able to get the bridge constructed. It’s great to finally see those doors opened after the long wait.

“I’ve been told it’s one of the best facilities in the YMCA’s recent history. I think we’ve been very lucky that they’ve brought a quality facility to us. Locally Owned & Operated out of Southbridge Again, you had a lot of contributors to CLUES ACROSS that project. Millions of dollars came 1. Sold at a higher price 34 Portuguese musical genre 8 yd. - 10 yd. - 15 yd. - 30 yd. Roll Offs from the Hale Foundation to kick off 8. Instill fear 35. Steals support for this and the community 13. Can be domesticated 38. Acts insincerely We’ve got a dumpster ran with it. The Putnam community is 14. Oohed and ___ 39. City in Belarus very generous and when they recognize 15. Make too simple 40. Anticipates for all your needs! that there’s something that’s going to 19. Plutonium 43. Paris airport benefit them they come on board and 20. Necessary for breathing 44. Deal with Residential Pick-up the support it, not only financially but 21. Make happy 45. No (Scottish) in any number of ways.” 22. Mythological bird 47. Opens lock with single stream recycling 23. A baglike structure in a plant 48. Central parts Now that the ceremonies are in or animal 49. Sheep disease - Roll Off • All Sizes - Containerized Service - the books, a lot of attention turns 24. Put on __ 50. Indicates position RECYCLING: Commercial, Industrial, Residential to what’s next for the tech park. 25. Type of dough 51. Doing many things at once What can people expect to see in the 26. Blushed 55. Khoikhoin peoples Toll Free 1-800-242-7655 • 508 764-6677 future with this project? 30. Celestial object 57. Informal alliance between 31. Point __ National Seashore countries “Where we go from here is working 32. Purplish red 58. Long poems with the Economic Development 33. Towards the mouth or oral 59. The state of being poorly Free Hockey & Commission and Delpha Very, another region illuminated person who has to be credited for CLUES DOWN Lacrosse Clinic getting us through the process. She has 1. Portico 30. Surrenders already talked to a firm and we’re going 2. Delicacy 32. Type of dessert to get a marketing plan in place. The 3. Punish with an arbitrary 34. Planted with trees purpose of that will be to give Delpha penalty 35. Washington town and the town a plan on how we want 4. Household god (Roman) 36. Listen in Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, Inc. to put this opportunity out there and, 5. Public television station 37. Inwardly hopefully, bring in more tenants. She’ll 6. __ Lilly, drug company 38. Chinese province use that as a guideline and maybe go to 7. Degraded 40. Garrison trade shows or other events and present 8. Free from danger 41. Converts thermal energy to Join us for a Hockey & Lacrosse Clinic! the advantages of being a part of the 9. Low bank or reef of coral mechanical work tech park. That marketing plan will be 10. Exclamation of surprise 42. Holy people Coaches from Griffin Youth Hockey, Pomfret Youth Lacrosse, devised within the next 30 to 60 days 11. Lies down in rest 44. Lowest point between two and Woodstock Academy will teach such skills as: and once we have that plan in place it’s 12. Give an education to peaks HOCKEY: Passing – Shooting – Stick Handling full speed ahead.” 16. Provides 46. Boundaries LACROSSE: Throwing/Catching – Ground Ball Pick-Up – Stick Handling 17. Fat from a pig 48. Utter obscenities Well Doug, we all look forward 18. Belonging to a thing 51. ___ and cheese SUNDAY, MARCH 20th 12:30 - 4:30pm to what this project will bring for 22. Branches of a bone 52. Member of the cuckoo Tourtellotte Memorial High School Thompson, CT hockey & Putnam, and the region, in the future. 25. Having a cheerless aspect or family lacrosse sticks Open to Ages 4-14 – All Abilities Welcome will be provided Congrats again on the opening of disposition 53. Type of microscope Must wear sneakers & bring a water bottle the bridge and the YMCA. You guys 27. Edema (archaic) 54. ___ and Barbie have done a lot of hard work to get 28. Bo __, “10” 56. Michigan To register, or for more information, visit: to this point and we know there is 29. Unfledged or nestling hawk www.NOWinMotion.org If you have no internet access, please call 888.940.4669 still a lot of work to do. We wish you good luck with that.

“Thank you. We’re excited too to see where this will go.”

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THOMPSON — The Thompson Public Library and Community Center is currently displaying the works of artist Bob Monahan. The exhibit is entitled “Silhouettes and Watercolors.”

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SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected]. Yesterday we lost a teacher BY JOSEPH LINDLEY they were ranked mundane exciting, Hession are better peo- SPECIAL TO THE VILLAGER the number one bas- and the ordinary ple because we did. His In July of 1972, during ketball team in all of extraordinary. He endless smile and great the summer of my sopho- New England and lost was able to guide his sense of humor will truly more year of high school, their four-in-a-row students to a place be missed. I was especial- my parents moved our State Championship where we were able ly blessed, as Tom and I family from Putnam bid by three points. to see and feel the later became good golfing to our new home in A big part of those lessons being taught. buddies. There was no Thompson. One month extraordinary accom- His remarkable abili- one I would rather play later, they transferred plishments was Tom ty to draw us into his with than he. Somehow me from my old school, Hession, himself a stories, often with the game always seemed Putnam High School, to junior-year trans- his quick wit and easier with him in the Tourtellotte Memorial plant to Tourtellotte pleasant personality, cart. We pray for those High School (TMHS). Memorial. enabled many of us to he left behind, to include While I knew a num- Tom transferred develop our own love his wife Helen, his broth- ber of students at my new from St Joseph’s for the subject. But ers John and Bill and his High School, North more important than sisters, Mary and Helen, school, the transition was Courtesy photos Grosvenordale, Photo courtesy TMHS Alumni Association his classroom teach- and their spouses Connie, difficult, as I was still Photo courtesy Sally White, TMHS ’71 the “new kid.” Many of to TMHS in 1950. Tom Hession’s 1952 TMHS senior ings, was the exam- Dolores, Peter, Bruce, all the administrators and Some of the old-tim- picture. Tom Hession circa 1971 while ple he provided to us the rest of his family, and teachers made the tran- ers suggested it was teaching history to a class of as young adults. His all the students he taught to play basketball felt he would have repeat- seniors in the 1909 Tourtellotte ever-present sense over the years, for yester- sition as pleasant as they ed the honor in 1952, had could and several nota- for Mr. Canty. Under Building, North Grosvenordale. Mr. of humor taught us day we lost a teacher. Canty’s direction, Tom it not been for an ankle Hession was known for his ability nothing is insur- bles are still good friends injury. Tom was also a and confidants today, 44 quickly became one to keep all his classes interesting. mountable if you The above article was of the most respected standout infielder for the don’t take yourself written by Joseph Lindley years later. Through that local American Legion After he finished his difficult time, however, defensive players in too seriously. He taught on March 8, 2016. Joe is the entire Quinebaug team. In his later years, military duty, Tom us that a pat on the back the Vice President of the there was one teacher he became an avid run- attended college, and who stood above all the Valley Conference, and and a broad smile can Thompson Historical was known through- ner and golfer. In 2014 like his brother John, help reverse any setback Society and president others. He made the tran- he was inducted into the became a teacher. It was, sition both pleasant and out Connecticut for his and make any misfortune of the TMHS Alumni “aggressive play.” In 1951, Tourtellotte Memorial as they say, a match made a bit easier to face. He Association. He is also the seamless, and helped me High School Athletic Hall in heaven. Time would develop a life-long passion he finished the year as taught us that having fun recipient of the National the Tigers’ number two of Fame. show there were few in while learning allows us Historic Preservation for history. Shortly after high the teaching profession As an adult, I learned scorer with 287 points, to open our minds to all Medal and has authored and repeated the feat school, Tom was draft- who could do the job any sorts of wonderful things. several books about that Thomas Hession was ed into the United States better. standout athlete during in 1952 with 255 points. And last, he taught us local history to include A Many at that time felt he Army. His childhood Mr. Hession was one of mutual respect is the key Thousand Days to Live his childhood days in friend, Jim Sali, was those very rare teachers North Grosvenordale. He would have been a thou- to a lasting friendship. and Forgotten Hero. sand-point scorer had he drafted on the same day. who could make history All of us who knew Tom became part of the great- Both men served two come alive. He made the est high school basketball played all four years at TMHS. Tom went on to years in the United States dynasty ever to grace Army, Tom serving most the courts in northeast become a QVC All-Star and Worcester Gazette of his time in Korea. For Connecticut. Under the more than 60 years, Tom WA STUDENT, TEACHER FEATURED direction of legendary All-Star. In 1951, he was selected Connecticut and Jim celebrated their Coach Jim Canty, the “draft day” anniversa- IN CT ARTISTS EXHIBITION boys of Tourtellotte won All-State in basketball, becoming only the third ry over breakfast… and the QVC Championship knowing the two the way four years in a row and player from Northeast Connecticut to earn that I do, I am certain more State Championships in than a few funny stories 1949, 1950 and 1951. In 1952, distinction. Many of the sports writers of that time were exchanged.

grams located throughout the state. Courtesy photos Courtesy photos The system serves approximately WOODSTOCK — Congratulations several distressed and detailed pho- to Woodstock Academy junior tographs. She is the first Woodstock Ellis Tech’s Sustainable Architecture and 11,200 full-time high school and adult Camille Frigon, of Union, and Academy student to be featured in Masonry trade students stand in front of the day students, with comprehensive edu- Academy Photography teacher Mrs. the prestigious show. flatbed truck used to deliver 10,000 pounds cation and training in 31 occupation- Mrs. LaGrow’s work, “Floating,” of food to Friends of Assisi Food Pantry and al areas and 2,000 apprenticeship stu- Susan LaGrow for being featured in incorporates several pieces of bark Feed the Need Food Pantry, both located in dents. CTHSS is the largest high school the 72nd Annual Connecticut Artists Danielson. system in Connecticut, serving all Exhibition at the Slater Memorial floating in front of a blossomed geographic regions and all demograph- Museum. tree. Her work won 3rd place in the Ellis Tech wins ‘East of the ic and diverse populations. For more Camille and Susan competed show. The exhibition will be open information, visit cttech.org, follow against Connecticut artists of all through Friday, March 18; the Slater River’ food drive on Twitter @CTTechHS and Facebook ages for a spot in the show. Camille’s Memorial Museum is open Tuesday- at Connecticut Technical High School incredible work, “Transfiguration Of Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 1-4 contest System. A Disintegrated Elegance,” includes p.m. during the weekends. DANIELSON — The annual East of the River Food Drive was recently held among friendly competing technical TMS chorus performs at Providence Bruins game high schools Ellis Tech, Norwich Tech THOMPSON — Thirty members of the Thompson Middle School and Grasso Tech. This year, the win- chorus, led by director Justin Leclerc, performed “God Bless ning school was Ellis Tech, earning America” in front of more than 5,000 fans at the Providence Bruins students the coveted, “East of the River” hockey game on Friday, Feb. 26. The students have been rehears- plaque. ing Irving Berlin’s 1938 patriotic song since January and sang with More than 10,000 pounds of food was pride, confidence and beautiful harmony. collected by the three schools and donat- This was their Rhode Island debut performance. They have ed to the Friends of Assisi Food Bank already performed in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The and Feed the Need Food Pantry, both TMS chorus had performed “The Star Spangled Banner” at the located in Danielson. Worcester Sharks games for the past three years while receiving The Connecticut Technical High many praises for their stellar singing and professional stage pres- School System (CTHSS) currently oper- ence. Unfortunately, the Sharks moved to California last spring ates 17 diploma-granting technical high and it appeared that this unique performance experience would schools, one technical education cen- cease. Luckily, a representative of the Providence Bruins contact- Courtesy photos ter and two aviation maintenance pro- ed Justin in September to book the group for their first Bruins game. The members of the chorus consisted of students from grades 5 through 8, whom volunteered to perform. Due to the mix of grades it can be difficult to find a common rehearsal time. The TMS faculty were very supportive of the students and allowed them to miss some class time for rehearsals. After the performance students and their families sat together in the same section to enjoy the game. Mrs. Chahanovich also attended the game to offer her support to the young musicians. The students had plenty of energy left to laugh, sing and dance during the game and were even shown on the Jumbotron. It was a great family night out and our TMS chorus students represented Thompson with pride. They have already been invited to perform at a game next year. Mr. Leclerc will announce specific details at the start of the next school year. All are welcomed to attend and experience the Tiger Pride for yourself and you never know, you too might find yourself dancing on the Jumbrotron in front of 5,000 people!

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and drama club director Greg Brock Applications are available at high Quinebaug Valley Community with musical direction by WMS music school guidance offices, local libraries, Eastern Connecticut State teacher Maria Wood, the cast includes or via email at quietcornergardenclub@ College Christine Faist as Annie, Colby Groves gmail.com. Be sure to put Scholarship University as Warbucks, Megan Gohn as Miss Application in the subject. DANIELSON — Dr. Jane Fried will Hannigan, Emily Ross as Grace Farrell, Applications must be received no lead a discussion, “Who Are You? Does WILLIMANTIC — On Saturday, Vincent Tocci as Rooster, Sydney later than May 2. Please mail the com- Being ‘White’ Matter?” on Wednesday, Feb. 20, the Music Program at Eastern Couture as Lily¸ Ava Edwards as Molly, pleted application and required attach- March 16, from 10:30-11:55 a.m. in the Connecticut State University presented Jasmine Williams as Pepper, Emma ments to: The Quiet Corner Garden auditorium at the Danielson campus. the first concert held in Eastern’s new Millix as July, Sarah Lucas as Duffy, Club, c/o Scholarship Application, P.O. Part of the On Cue: Race and Identity state-of-the art Fine Arts Instructional Isabella Miller as Tessie, Ally Danila Box 1004, Woodstock, CT 06281. speaker series, the event is free and Center (FAIC). The historical concert, as Kate, Thomas Musumeci as Drake, The Scholarship Program’s main Evan Gionfriddo as FDR and Dominick open to the public. comprised of Eastern students, faculty, fundraising source is an annual Plant Fried’s program will foster dialogue staff and local community members, Tocci as the dog, Sandy. The cast of orphans, servants, and other charac- Sale, which will be held Saturday, May centered on race, identity, and the var- was one of the first to combine nearly ters is rounded out by many other stu- 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Roseland ious ways people not only contemplate every vocal and instrumental ensem- Cottage, 556 Route 169, Woodstock, CT their own identities, but also perceive dents in the 5th through 8th grades at ble, making it a truly collaborative per- Woodstock Middle School. 06281. the identities of others. She will empha- formance. size looking beyond our differences and The show would not have been possi- Among the performers was Halie ble without a very generous grant from engendering respect for one another as Poirier, ’17, of Putnam, who sings in we practice the art of honest communi- the Woodstock Education Foundation. Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Eastern Chamber Singers. Poirier The performances are Friday, March cation. majors in Music and New Media 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 19, at Department Scholarships A professor for many years in the Studies. 1 p.m. at the Hyde School Auditorium, Department of Counseling and Family Eastern Chamber Singers is the pre- Route 169, Woodstock. QUINEBAUG — Quinebaug Therapy at Central Connecticut State miere vocal ensemble comprised of Volunteer Fire Department is now University, Fried’s research interests 20-25 auditioned singers. Repertoire accepting applications for the Lt. George include ethics and cultural diversi- performed by Eastern Chamber Singers Pomfret Community School W. Walker Memorial Scholarship and ty, student learning, spirituality, and encompasses chamber music from the Chief Joseph Donovan, Sr. Memorial wisdom. She is the author of several more than four centuries. The ensem- Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner Scholarship. books including Shifting Paradigms ble performed excerpts from “Hymn Requirements for application: in Student Affairs: Culture, Context, to St. Cecilia” by Benjamin Britten, “O POMFRET — Pomfret Community • Be a Thompson resident graduat- Teaching, and Learning (1995) and Magnum Mysterium” by Javier Busto School cafeteria will again be the site of ing high school senior pursuing higher Ethics for Today’s Campus (1997). and “Let Me Fly” by Robert DeCormier. the 10th Annual Chicken Cordon Bleu education. Dinner and Silent Auction, with the • Scholarship applications will only be auction starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner considered if complete. Non-compliance Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary TEEG SCHOLARSHIPS served at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. will void application. Dinner includes salad, chicken cor- • Students may apply for one or Scholarship NORTH GROSVENORDALE — don bleu (a secret family recipe), rice both scholarships. Each scholarship Applications for the 2016 TEEG pilaf, vegetable, roll, drink and dessert. requires its own application. The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club Dozens of silent auction items add to • Applications are available at most is accepting 2016 scholarship applica- Scholarship are now available. The TEEG scholarship is a minimum the event! Tickets for Adults are $20, area schools’ guidance offices. They tions. Students who reside in Killingly Children under 10 are $10, and Children are also posted on the community or Brooklyn are eligible to apply for two $500 award distributed to a college or training program bound high school 4 and under are free. Organizers are board of the Thompson Town Hall and $1,500 scholarships if they are: 1) a high predicting a sell-out this year, and Thompson Public Library. school senior planning to attend col- graduate who resides in Thompson, Woodstock or Pomfret. Applicants for encourage all to purchase tickets early! • Student deadline is March 25, 2016 to lege in the fall or 2) a student current- There will be one seating for the meal, your guidance office. ly matriculated in at least one course this scholarship should be students pursuing higher education or a train- and take-out is available. at QVCC. Applications are available Come join your neighbors as we cel- through the guidance departments ing program after graduation who have participated in extracurricular activ- ebrate a decade of delicious chicken Putnam Lions Memorial at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, dinners and wonderful fellowship for Killingly High School, Marianapolis ities and volunteer service that has benefited their fellow students or the a good cause! Tickets can be purchased Scholarships Available Preparatory School, QVCC, QMC and from Chairperson Beverly Champany Woodstock Academy or by contact- community at large. Applications are available in the (974-1202), Michelle Lengyel (974-2405) PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions ing Sarah Wallace at Sarah_Wallace@ or Carolyn McGinn (974-0726). Beverly Guidance Departments at the following Memorial Scholarships applications banksi.com. All applications must be notes that the dinner was started by her- are now available from the Putnam postmarked no later than April 15. schools: Pomfret Preparatory School, self and fellow cancer survivor daugh- Woodstock Academy, Tourtellotte High School Guidance Department or ter-in-law Laurie Rasicot Champany in from Lion Al Cormier. Memorial High School, Marianapolis 2006 as a way to raise money for Relay Preparatory School, Ellis Tech and Lion Cormier can be reached at put- University of Maine at for Life. Laurie lost her battle with can- [email protected] or by calling Killingly High School. Applications are cer in 2010. The dinner is sponsored by also available at the TEEG office and 860-234-7098. Farmington the Champany and Rasicot Families and The $1,000 non-renewable scholar- online at www.teegonline.org/scholar- the Happy Endings Relay for Life Team. ships are available to any graduating ship This annual dinner has raised over FARMINGTON, Maine — The senior or home-school student who is University of Maine at Farmington Applications must be mailed to the $30,000 in its nine-year history. Those following address and received by 1 unable to come but wishing to sup- a Putnam resident, regardless of high announces its Dean’s List for the fall school attended. The student does not 2015 semester. UMF maintains a Dean’s p.m. on March 28. port the event may contact Chairperson TEEG Scholarship Committee Beverly or send a check donation to 146 need to be affiliated with the Putnam List each semester for those students Lions and/or the Leo Club. completing a minimum of 12 credits P.O. Box 664, 15 Thatcher Rd. Fay Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 Putnam Lions Memorial scholar- in courses producing quality points. ships are awarded based on academic Students whose grade point average Quiet Corner Garden Club achievement, leadership, service and a for the semester is equal to or greater Woodstock Middle School student’s statement. than 3.8 are listed with high academ- Scholarship The fully completed applications ic achievement. Students whose grade are due in the Putnam High School point average for the semester is less WOODSTOCK — Rehearsals at Woodstock Middle School are in full The 2016 Quiet Corner Garden Club Guidance Department or to the Lions than 3.8 but equal to or greater than 3.5 Scholarship Committee by April 1, 2016. are listed with academic achievement. swing for the junior version of the clas- $1,000 scholarship will be awarded sic musical Annie. The cast of 47 stu- Late or incomplete applications will Any incompletes must be satisfactorily to a high school senior who lives in dents is busily learning lines, songs, the Quiet Corner, has been accepted not be considered. Scholarships will be completed before the student is hon- and choreography in preparation for a awarded in June. ored with Dean’s List status. Academic to a college majoring in agriculture, March 18 opening at the Hyde Cultural landscape design, achievement awarded at commence- Center. ment is based on all course work taken horticulture, or Based on the popular comic strip and other environ- at UMF. adapted from the Tony Award-winning Brooklyn: Kimberly Day mental science. Best Musical, Annie Jr. features every- This scholarship one’s favorite little redhead in her very will be awarded first adventure. With equal measures based on a combi- of determination and positivity, little Ripon College nation of academ- orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts RIPON, Wisc. — Daniel Knox, a despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s ic achievement, Junior at Ripon College from Putnam, New York City. Annie is determined leadership quali- with major in Business Management to find her parents who abandoned her ties, community and Politics and Government has been years ago on the doorstep of an orphan- service, letter of named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 age run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. recommendation semester, which recognizes academic Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s and the student’s excellence. evil schemes, finding a new home and essay. Knox is the child of Deborah Knox of family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, Putnam, and Daniel Knox of Worcester, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, Mass. and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Directed by Social Studies teacher

chicken. WOODSTOCK Thursday, March 17: Chicken brocco- li Alfredo, steamed carrots, dinner roll, WOODSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS cookie or buffalo pizza. Monday, March 14: Cheeseburger, Friday, March 18: Early Release bun, lettuce and tomato, green beans, Day – Toasted cheese or toasted ham/ fruit milk. cheese, tomato soup, oven baked fries Tuesday, March 15: Pizza, spinach or fish sticks with dinner roll. salad, fruit, milk. MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY Wednesday, March 16: Popcorn SCHOOL chicken, whipped potato, corn, fruit, Monday, March 14: Chicken milk. “Giggles,” Mac ’N Cheese, ketchup, Thursday, March 17: Beef and bean broccoli browns, 100 percent juice or burrito, salsa, fruit, milk. fruit choice, milk. Friday, March 18: Meatball grinder, Tuesday, March 15: Corn dog nuggets, carrots, fruit, milk. baked beans, ketchup, roasted squash, THOMPSON 100 percent juice or fruit choice, milk. Wednesday, March 16: Cookie Day THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL/ - Cheesy pizza wedge (plain or pepper- TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGH oni), garden spinach salad with Italian SCHOOL dressing, 100% juice or fruit choice, Monday, March 14: Hot Italian grind- milk. er, lettuce, tomato, roasted zucchini, Thursday, March 17: French toast baked beans or chicken patty/bun. sticks, tater tots, sausage link, maple Tuesday, March 15: Mozzarella syrup, ketchup, 100 percent juice or sticks, dipping sauce, mashed potato, fruit choice, milk. niblet corn, or cheesy pizza wedge, Friday, March 18: Early Release Day plain or pepperoni, – Crustless sun butter and jelly sand- Wednesday, March 16: Popcorn wich, celery sticks, cinnamon apple- chicken, Mac ’n cheese, broccoli and sauce, nacho cheese Doritos, milk. cauliflower, or Zesty orange popcorn A8 • Friday, March 11, 2016 Villager Newspapers

The Everyday Ecologist P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 LIZ ELLSWORTH Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner Frank G. Chilinski Eco-Women’s President & Publisher Adam Minor History Editor Month “You cannot protect the envi- ronment unless you empower people, you inform them, and Springing you help them understand that these resources are their own, that they must protect forward them.” -Wangari Maathai This week we celebrat- ed International Women’s Skunk cabbage is a deep purple, or Day (March 8), recogniz- aubergine, a better word to describe the ing the amazing, inspiring, cones of plant life that have been push- hard-working, caring, and ing up in wet places since February. wise women around the Every year I look for the foul-smelling world. hooded plants to emerge from the snow In order to properly cel- and icy water. They are among the first ebrate this day, and, well, signs of spring that I notice on morning March is also Women’s walks. History Month, I thought it Skunk cabbage generates its own would be proper to talk about heat, a process I read about called ther- two inspirational ecology women. mogenesis. It melts its way through fro- Courtesy photo One of the most well-known zen ground and flowers. women in the ecology world Its nasty smell attracts SALISBURY PROMOTED is marine biologist, conser- pollinators that need to vationist, and author Rachel get a jump on the sea- PUTNAM — Grandmaster Mike Bogdanski and Master Kristin Duethorn recently pro- Louise Carson (1907–1964). son. Once it bursts into moted David Salisbury to 4th Degree Black Belt. He is now a master instructor in Tang Carson’s pioneering book full leaf, the rest of the Soo Do and will wear the coveted Master Belt. He has been a member of the school for entitled Silent Spring was world has caught up and more than 20 years. released by Houghton Mifflin skunk cabbage slips into on Sept. 27, 1962 (Wikipedia). swampy oblivion, but This book’s conclusions, the for now it is miracle of fear that we would never nature that boggles my hear our favorite spring birds NANCY WEISS mind and stops me in my LETTERS TO THE EDITOR sing songs again, has been a tracks. discussion in the U.S. ever Look up and out, I since. This groundbreaking think. Step away from the computer Reeves: Killingly in for tough budget season nature investigation made screen. Go outside and watch the season DDT (dichlorodiphenyltri- unfold. What there is to see is always To the Editor ever the state pleases. This has allowed the chloroethane), a pesticide, astonishing. Although I have moved out of state, I still stay funds to be diverted to other interests. famous. Silent Spring thor- After decades at an antique farm, I informed on what is going on in Connecticut, If the state revenue is decreased as I expect, oughly described how “DDT live in a newer place. This is our first especially northeast Connecticut. the town will have to go back to basics and entered the food chain and accumulated in the fatty tis- spring on the property. Already I miss From what I read, the sins of the past are the Board of Education will have to do the sues of animals, including the messy mass of forsythia I used to coming back to haunt the state for years of same. Roads may deteriorate and education overspending and increasing debt. For that as well as special education funds will lessen. human beings, and caused force in late February. There are no cancer and genetic damage. reason I am glad that I no longer have to Not something to look forward to. snowdrops or crocuses. The daffodils I A single application on a concern myself with the Killingly town and Until the state gets its house in order to planted are peeking through the soil, but crop, she wrote, killed insects I am greedy for more. I’m taking notes education budgets. where at least retired state employees stay for weeks and months, and on where to add flowers, bushes and Budget time has always been tough, and for in Connecticut, and if the state continues to not only the targeted insects trees to make my mark on the place, but years, Killingly has had to propose budgets to raise taxes, the trend of people, businesses but countless more, and I’m at a different point in life and a little the voters when they did not know what the and revenue moving out of state will contin- remained toxic in the envi- restraint might be wise. But who wants state would be contributing to the town for ue. ronment even after it was to hear about holding back when there town and education subsidies. There have I just hope that in this election year, the diluted by rainwater. Carson is the early whiff of spring in the air? been many years where the budgets have remaining taxpayers of Connecticut will concluded that DDT and In my neighborhood there is a work- been voted down several times before pass- demand and get the changes that will allow other pesticides had irrevo- ing farm. The cows and goats are the ing. I expect that will continue. them to live and retire in Connecticut. cably harmed birds and ani- essence of how to embrace spring. The So many of the revenue streams that were mals and had contaminated goats dash around their enclosure and generated by the state (lottery) for specific Harold Reeves the entire world food supply” purposes for towns and education are now in ormer illingly resident and own climb on whatever is available. The F K T (NRDC). It took Carson four the General Fund. These funds now go wher- ouncil member cows position themselves in the sun- C years to write the book. Some shine and stand in muddy pools as if say that her title came from a line in a poem by John Keats, awaiting pedicures. At the end of our Is Woodstock really saving money by privatizing bus system? entitled La Belle Dame sans road immense belted Galloway’s pre- Merci: “The sedge is wither’d side over their neighborhood with stolid To the Editor: actively recruited new ones. We are fortu- from the lake, And no birds but persistent attention. They give each The Woodstock school board has decided to nate to have Pam Dexter on staff, who is a sing.” other bovine facials, carefully licking solicit bids from out-of-town private bus com- state-certified and skilled driver trainer and Environmental activist faces and ears. As I watch I can almost panies to replace Woodstock’s town-owned who has also provided our recertification Wangari Maathai (1940-2011) feel a thick, gritty tongue moving across and -managed school bus system. Every few training, but she has not had new applicants. received the 2004 Nobel Peace my cheek. years some new members of the board sug- We suggested last Fall that the town adver- Prize honor because of her Our Maine Coon, whom I’ve turned, gest that outsourcing our schools’ transpor- tise the positions to the thousands of drivers tireless effort to encour- against his will, into an indoor cat, tation needs would help our strained budget. who pass the South Woodstock Common age peace, democracy, and yowled so plaintively one morning that I expect it’s the high cost of replacing old town sign every week. sustainable development. I ran to see if he was in pain. Instead buses that leads efforts to save money in that When Sue and Porter Elliott retired and According to a short biogra- I watched a handsome tabby retreat- direction. left town at the New Year, we lost two driv- phy, Maathai was the first ing into the bushes, inviting his house- Every time selling our bus fleet to an out- ers and our bus manager. Sue did the job woman from Africa and the bound friend for an outing. Spring calls side company is proposed, someone on the of coordination with the efficiency of long first environmentalist ever in many ways. board does the math and discovers, once experience, which gave her time to drive as to receive this award. She One thing missing from my life for again, that our wide town actually transports well. The job’s low pay required that she do had many causes through- the past year is a dog. Our sweet corgi our students at 20 percent less, per student/ that to make a living at it. Pam has the skills out her lifetime, but one of died from cancer last spring. How long mile than the statewide average. I haven’t to do the job but it takes more time and is her most well-known activ- ism programs was the Green should one mourn a dog until it’s time to done the math, only heard it reported, regu- stressful for her. We need her as a driver, larly, for the four decades I’ve lived here. now, as well, and she doesn’t have the time to Belt Movement (GBM). This get another? I no longer hear the imag- movement was instituted 39 inary jingle of his dog tags nor glance But it doesn’t surprise me. Private compa- train the new drivers that we need once we nies insist on making a profit on their con- recruit them. This valuable employee needs years ago in 1977. Maathai beneath the table to see if he is on duty noticed that villagers, espe- to lap up crumbs. Cat hair drifts around tracts, while the price of Woodstock’s is only to be paid, managed and supported as the key the actual cost of the service. We have an asset that she is, to rebuild our driving staff. cially women, living outside without the ballast of dog hair. Our new of the cities in Kenya were house might take on more substance excellent bus repair shop in town (a business As a resident who failed to convince my which pays town taxes) whose owner also neighbors of the need to unshackle our town experiencing terrible envi- with introduction of another species. ronmental conditions, which drives bus and knows each one well enough budget process, I understand how tight the Spring is calling me to get another dog. were negatively impacting to provide quick and financially conserva- school budget is, but, unless Woodstock goes From skunk cabbage that naturally their health and that of their tive repairs. through another growth spurt which boosts creates its own heat, to willows tipped villages. Maathai’s solution Our drivers are non-union with few ben- our budget, failing to spend some money with yellow, to pot holes emerging on was to teach people in these efits. We have excellent reliability, which to fix our bus system will result in greater dirt roads, to Witch Hazel branches rural areas how to plant shouldn’t be a surprise, considering that it transportation costs and future cuts to school trees. “The trees would pro- blooming with fragrant fuzz, to primal us our own community’s children we have in programs. communication between cats, to cows vide wood for cooking, fodder our care. Radio communication during a typ- If we sell our bus fleet and are later sur- for livestock, and material for catching the afternoon sun, to our need ical afternoon may involve locating children prised by increases in the private company’s to be grateful for making it though fencing; they would protect who’ve taken the wrong bus, locating parents billing, our only hope will be to find another watersheds and stabilize the another winter, we respond to spring. who are not there to receive them, helping company willing to serve our far corner of It acts like our shortest season but it is soil, improving agriculture” substitute drivers find the proper homes, the state at a lower cost. (GBM). Since the program’s bursting with possibilities. coming to the aid of buses with mechani- There are several veteran drivers with a inception, some 51 million cal problems, and relaying messages to the better understanding of the problem than I. trees have been planted schools from buses temporarily in the radio I strongly urge the BOE and the superinten- creating a sustainable land- dead zones that dot our wide town. dent to solicit their analysis and suggestions scape. Not only have these READING We’re a friendly and reliable team, but before responding to any of the privatization trees given a “new life” to NEWSPAPERS we’ve been stressed this year for several rea- bids. these areas of Kenya, but this sons. We are not replacing drivers and are project eventually became IS A QUEST short-staffed. There is a nationwide shortage G. Leslie Sweetnam Turn To ELLSWORTH ­­­A8 LIKE NO OTHER of school bus drivers and Woodstock has not Woodstock page Weiss sorely missed during recent vacation To the Editor: erudite columnist, author, essayist, among us. Her Weiss’s essays will be published. When they are, I Very nearly bereft. These are the feelings I held skills of observing and relating the seemingly mun- will have my own copy, and will give copies to my after two weeks of not hearing from a long-time dane details of daily life are unique. Her ability to grandchildren so they may also enjoy her rare and neighbor whom I have never met. translate those observations into engaging writing unique talent for descriptive writing of these times, At last, in the March 4 edition of the Villager, this is unparalleled. Her descriptions of times past, the and this place. If in the future, Mrs. Weiss is unavail- reliable friend returned, relating her recent travels to changing of seasons, life lived in a colonial farm- able to provide a current column, I ask the editor to our southern neighbor, Mexico. Using so few words house with all of its inherent challenges, weave a tap- strongly consider republishing one of Mrs. Weiss’s she ably painted a portrait of the place and people estry descriptive of life here in the northeast corner previous columns. Any of these would certainly she visited. Her descriptive prose of “…the street food of Connecticut. When she describes the scents of New stand the test of time, and would prevent at least one vendors, the dog walkers, … and the young mothers, England’s springtime, I smell those scents. When she of your readers from again experiencing the pangs holding babies wrapped in yards of colorful fabric,” describes the street scene in San Miguel de Allende, sorrow of not hearing from a long time neighbor. vividly portrayed the culture of that faraway place. I hear the sounds of a foreign language spoken, the Of course, this long time neighbor of whom I write is sounds of busy traffic, the occasional honk of a car’s Kenneth G. Truesdale Mrs. Nancy Weiss. horn or the bark of a small dog. Brooklyn We are truly blessed to have such a talented and My hope is that one day, a compilation of Mrs. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, March 11, 2016 • A9 Life insurance and terminal illness WHAT IS IT? 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Silver conifers The ates the feeling of great- one inch or less Potting er space. Place a silver each year. This conifer slightly forward interesting coni- Shed next to a gray one set fer grows short a little further back in uprights from the WAYNE An old paper bag was recently discovered that contained a shallow foundation main ground-hug- PAQUETTE Ty Cobb baseball cards worth over $1 million. The family planting will lead one to ging horizontal that found them wants to remain anonymous but a Myrtle perceive greater depth stems. Each erect Beach, S.C. dealer is researching the cards for them. Despite than is actually present. branchlet cloaked Courtesy photo the best card grading at only a 3.5 or 4.5 out of 10, the rarity With so many from in medium to dark sun will suffice. Abies makes them extremely valuable. Only about 15 of this ver- Abies koreana which to choose it was gray foliage resembles a koreana is appropriate sion of the Ty Cobb were known to exist before these were ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’ difficult to choose just tiny evergreen tree. En in zones 5 to 7a. And discovered. displaying brilliant silver three. But think of these masse this Rug Juniper remember that many An estate sale buyer who planned to refinish a desk he curls. as gradients in a palette resembles a miniature conifers require a good purchased around 20 years ago recently discovered a letter of paints, each plant a forest, hence its name. three years to properly Silver and gray colors different and subtle In winter it shades hand- settle in new ground. that was written by Eleanor Roosevelt. An appraiser viewed are neutral. In a too-busy color choice within the somely to dark gray Slower in youth they it and said that further research is needed to determine garden, cool-colored spectral framework. infused with dusky pur- will eventually quicken whether it may be a secretarial signature, autopen or actual conifers can be a sip of Consider that these ple. This unusual juni- their growth pace. signature. Some people who needed to respond to many mail cold water between meal might be possible brush per is not common in Look at your gardens requests had someone else (often a secretary) sign their sig- courses cleansing the stokes within the por- commerce but deserves with an artist’s eye. nature on letters. An autopen is a machine that can be used palette between savory traits of your gardens greater popularity. Remember: silvers will to reproduce someone’s signature and is often used by those flavors. Grays used to as dabs of shadow or Hardy in zones 4 to 9 it’s cool down a hot color who have to frequently sign a large num- advantage with quieter accents of light… easy planted in draining scheme. Grays engender ber of documents and correspondence. If shades will soothe and Abies lasiocarpa to even xeric conditions serenity and peace. Will the autograph is determined to be authen- calm. Employed well ‘Arizonica Compacta’ in an exposure of near an element of gray here tic, the appraiser estimates the value at they create an air of con- (syn. ‘Glauca to full sun. and silver there better between $2,500 and $3,500. templative peace aiding Compacta’) is dwarf Three different selec- define and underscore An estate sale buyer thought she made a in restful retreat from growing Arizona Cork tions Abies koreana, the visual and spiritual great $3 find but it wasn’t all that had been a hectic world. Grays, Bark Fir aka Alpine Fir. Korean Fir, offer the experience inherent in hoped. After buying some documents on often chromatic gradi- This compact Alpine Fir growth characteristic of your gardens? Available parchment paper at a Buffalo, N.Y. estate ents to blue shades, are from the western United upturned, curved nee- are many more silver sale she found a 1771 document signed elegant with purples. States forms a hand- dles which display sil- and gray conifers in by William Franklin. Franklin was the Add some pinks, blues some little upright cone very undersides. This varying textures, shapes illegitimate son of Ben Franklin and was and purples and warm reaching only about four trait affords a silver-gray and heights from which Antiques, the last colonial governor of New Jersey. those cooler shades. Mix feet tall by two feet wide affect which is stunning- to choose. Put your own A similar document had sold for $1,359 at in some silver and illu- over the course of many ly beautiful. The mid palette together, whatev- Collectibles auction. Unfortunately an online search minate your garden. years. It will be more to late season display er works best for you. found, 5 of the 6 pages she has were report- Silver spices dazzle states rounded as a young of erect violet-purple Then spring into action & E ed “missing or alienated.” The theft of the onto greens. In hot-col- plant but develops into cones augments the year as the divine designer documents had been reported to the state ored gardens of oranges, a perfect little pyramid round interest. All are in your own little piece WAYNE TUISKULA reds and sharp yellows of New Jersey and the FBI. The buyer is made of soft blue gray- Christmas tree-shaped of the universe. Devise hoping that the state will reimburse her silver plants can excite green and silvery nee- with ‘Hortsmann’s your landscapes until expenses for a trip to New Jersey so that by throwing ice into a dles on dense branches Silberlocke’ (‘Silver you’ve created the per- she can hand deliver them back to the state. sizzle of riotous color. In in time. Happy in USDA Curl’) the slower in fect picture with your Something similar, but on even a larger scale, took place so doing you may cre- climate zones 5 into 7b youth. ‘Silver Show’ and signature upon it. In the in Worcester in 1995. A North Chelmsford buyer bought a ate a less-busy viewing site this little beauty in ‘Silberreif’ are larger gallery of your gardens Native American war club, which he likened to finding King experience yet paradox- full sun. Draining soil sooner with trees reach- mix in some grays for ically and simultaneous- is a prerequisite and, ing twenty feet in as depth and silvers for icy Arthur’s sword for $125 at a yard sale. The buyer did some ly exaggerate the heat. indeed, the Alpine Fir is many years. The aston- brilliance. Add some research, including having it appraised at $150,000. His con- Silver and gray coni- drought resistant once ishing effect when the elegance and class with tinued research found that it was attributed to Wampanoag fers can lend an optical established. It is unfor- sun’s angle is just right shadows and light. Dig chief, Metacom (also referred to as Metacomet or King illusion of depth; that tunate that this plant is that of a shimmering in. Have fun. Philip). Further research showed him that it had been stolen is, a gray conifer might is somewhat confused silver conical tree that from the Fruitlands Museum in Harvard. He was quoted as lead one to infer recess in the trade, often dis- appears as if it had been Wayne Paquette is the saying “I felt sick to my stomach.” The museum agreed to where none is. Silver placed with the greener screwed into an elec- owner of Quackin’ Grass reimburse him for his research expenses and the $125 he conifers conversely may and much larger grow- tric light socket. This Nursery, 16 Laurel Hill paid. It is now back in their collection. stand out seemingly in ing ‘Compacta’. ups the ante on those Road, Brooklyn. For If you have something that may be very valuable auction- the foreground belying Juniperus horizon- kitschy aluminum 1950s more information, call ing it is a time tested method to get “fair market value.” You the flat fact upon closer talis ‘Grey Forest’ is a Christmas trees. Cool, (860) 779-1732 or visit may also want to consider having items appraised before inspection. Awareness miniature growing Rug moisture-retentive, online at www.quackin- you sell them. of such interplay cre- Juniper which grows acid soils in full to half grassnursery.com. We have a small online auction of mainly Victorian fur- niture underway. There will be a preview in Worcester on inspire. As she said, “’You cannot March 20 and bidding ends March 23. Our next downsizing ELLSWORTH protect the environment unless Liz Ellsworth grew up in workshop will be held at the Auburn Senior Center on continued from page A8­­­ you empower people, you inform Eastford, and holds a mas- March 29. My “Evaluating Your Antiques” class on April 4 them, and you help them under- ter’s degree in Environmental at the Bay Path Evening School in Charlton is filling up. We a platform for working towards stand that these resources are Education from Antioch University have begun setup for other spring estate sales. See details for solutions in other arenas (social, their own, that they must protect New England and a B.A. in all events at www.centralmassauctions.com. political, economic). Even though them’” (GBM). English from Bates College. She Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Auctioneer/Appraiser Maathai is no longer with us, Which women working tire- specializes in conservation and Central Mass Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate Sales and her work continues on, and her lessly in the ecology world inspire recycling initiatives. Appraisal Services www.centralmassauctions.com (508-612- environmentalism continues to you? 6111), [email protected]. A10 • Friday, March 11, 2016 Villager Newspapers Readers share favorite tips and tricks Winter is nearly over This gal is recycling ake easily grab the handle and kill old and mildew spores Win Dinner for Two — and as we gear up for and rolling! T pull the bottle to myself. 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Fill washer with Sturbridge, He submit- Hints are entered into a read. It works very well. 3. Patios etc. or metal es wide, extending from water. Put two tennis ted the money saving tip drawing for a three-course Edward Windecker objects where you attach the seam that made a sort balls in water and wash as above. dinner for two at the his- Eastford, Conn. hammock or other metal of “handle.” Now I can usual. Let air dry. Friction *** toric Publick House Inn! *** support frames in the from the tennis balls will WA gymnastics team prepares for NE Championships said. for years to come, definitely a there just to help if needed,” Robin released the head FILLMORE Many things are changing for little bit of pressure.” Robin said. “I’m very proud of coaching reins after 28 years continued from page A1­­­ Kasey, she was recently engaged Staying on top of the heap her.” and it took some getting used to. and plans to be married to Matt can be tougher than reaching it. Robin trained her daughter “I’m trying very hard to take fifth consecutive State Open Tocchio next summer. She That goes with the territory and to become a champion gymnast a step back,” Robin said. “It’s crown at New Milford High served as her mother’s assistant she’s fine with it. and it was only natural that her different.” School. One week earlier, at coach for three years so tak- “I’ve always really strived off teaching methods sank in. The role reversal took some Pomperaug High School on Feb. ing over for her was a natural of pressure so I like that,” Kasey “I’ve really learned from adjustment for her daughter as 27, Kasey coached Woodstock transition. Coaching a champi- said. watching her over the years, well — perhaps no head coach to the Class S championship onship team in your first season Robin served as Kasey’s assis- how she coached me, so she real- has a more trusted assistant. — its sixth straight Class title. is a great way to start a career. tant at the State Open meet last ly has brought me up to how I “It’s absolutely awesome to This Saturday, March 11, the “It’s awesome. It’s fun. It’s Saturday. She shared in her am as a coach,” Kasey said. still have her by my side. I don’t Centaurs will travel to Dracut, been a really great experience. daughter’s latest coaching vic- They have coaching styles know what I’d do without her,” Mass., for the New England It is a little different feeling tory and perhaps felt more pres- that are as different as, well, Kasey said. “It’s really cool and Championships — attempting although it’s kind of the same,” sure than Kasey. mother and daughter. it’s really special that she’s still to win their third New England said Kasey, 27. “I’ve been “I know that the girls respect “She’s very motherly and very a part of all this.” title in five years. their head coach through USA her and love her. So it’s both loving,” Kasey said. “Where I Charlie Lentz may be reached Kasey can handle the pres- Gymnastics for years now so the nerve racking and calming at feel like I have a little more of at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by sure. She was a champion role of coaching really hasn’t the same time because I know tougher side to me — so I guess e-mail at charlie@villagernews- gymnast at Killingly High changed at all, it’s more of just they’re in good hands and I’m that would be the difference.” papers.com. School, class of 2007, and went the behind-the-scenes stuff to compete for Bowling Green of the team.” University on an athletic schol- She acknowledged there’s arship. Kasey still holds a pair based on objective measures devel- greater responsibility step- DKH designated Blue oped with input from the medical of Connecticut State Open ping into the middle of a Championship meet records — community. The program also eval- dynasty. Distinction Center uates hospitals on overall patient set in 2007 in bars (9.85) and the “Just knowing that it rides all-around (38.825). satisfaction, including a willingness on my shoulders, it gives me PUTNAM — In an effort to help to recommend the hospital to others. “It feels like a lifetime ago a little motivation,” Kasey that I competed here (at the prospective parents find hospitals Hospitals must also meet require- said. “Keeping her program that deliver quality, affordable ments for cost efficiency. State Open) but at the same time running and keeping it up it feels like yesterday,” Kasey maternity care, Anthem Blue Cross “Anthem would like to congratu- and Blue Shield announced that late Day Kimball Hospital for earn- Day Kimball Hospital, a part of the ing Designated Blue Distinction Day Kimball Healthcare integrated Center+ for Maternity Care,” said network, has been designated as Peter Bowers, MD, medical director, one of the first hospitals to receive Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. the Blue Distinction Center+ for “We praise them for their commit- Maternity Care designation, a ment to maternity care quality and new designation under the Blue for helping their patients better Distinction Specialty Care pro- manage their care through the Blue gram. Distinction Specialty program.” Courtesy photo Nearly 4 million babies are born “We’re extremely proud to have in the U.S. annually, making child- Entrance to the Hale Medical earned this distinction, particularly birth the most common reason Pavilion and Burdick Family Birthing right on the heels of having also been for hospitalization. This new Blue Center at Day Kimball Hospital in named a Baby Friendly Hospital. Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Putnam, on March 2. These achievements serve as signif- Care program evaluates hospitals icant indicators of the high quality on several quality measures, including reducing of care provided to expectant mothers and babies the number of labor inductions and cesarean sec- at Day Kimball Hospital,” said DKH President and tions being scheduled prior to 39 weeks gestation CEO Robert Smanik. for non-medical reasons. Early elective delivery is Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies an ongoing concern in the medical community, as across the nation have recognized more than 650 evidence shows this is not without increased risk of hospitals as Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity harm to either the mother or newborn. Day Kimball Care. Hospitals recognized for these designations Hospital proudly reports zero early elective deliver- were assessed using a combination of publicly avail- ies over the last three years. able quality information and cost measures derived In addition, hospitals that receive a Blue from BCBS companies’ medical claims. Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care designation Since 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care agreed to meet requirements that align with princi- program has helped patients find quality provid- ples that support evidence-based practices of care, ers for their specialty care needs in the areas of as well as having initiated programs to promote bariatric surgery, cardiac care, complex and rare successful breastfeeding, as described in the Baby- cancers, knee and hip replacements, spine surgery Friendly Hospital Initiative by Baby-Friendly USA and transplants. Research shows that, compared to or the “Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care” by the other facilities, those designated as Blue Distinction Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS). Centers demonstrate better quality and improved Day Kimball Hospital recently became one of just outcomes for patients. On average, Blue Distinction six hospitals in Connecticut to currently hold the Centers+ are also 20 percent more cost-efficient than Baby Friendly Hospital designation. non-Blue Distinction Center+ designated health Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care, care facilities. an expansion of the nation- For more information about the program, visit al Blue Distinction Specialty www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction. For more informa- Care program, are hospitals tion on Day Kimball Healthcare’s OB/GYN and recognized for delivering Maternal Child Health services, visit daykimball. quality, affordable specialty org/women. care safely and effectively, CHEAP BOOZE RELAX RiEsLing 1.5 LtR REG. $20 • SALE PRICE $16 * SEE STORE FOR DETAILS Open Every Rte. 197 • Sun. 10-10 MARTY’S OF DUDLEY 119 West Main V­ illager Newspapers Friday, March 11, 2016 • A11 QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP

Pearsall also expressed her gratitude to the Putnam Willimantic Coop in Willimantic, Generations in Business Association for supporting this collaborative, Willimantic and Natures Grocer in Vernon. local effort to serve those in need. We look forward to filling your empty bowl on Saturday, March 19. Sherman named Visions in Leadership Interfaith Human Services of Putnam is an all vol- unteer, 501c3 non-profit charitable organization that speaker at QVCC offers many programs and services to northeastern Connecticut. DANIELSON — Casey Sherman, best-selling author Visit www.facebook.com/PutnamDailyBread. of eight acclaimed novels, including “Boston Strong: A City’s Triumph Over Terror,” will be the featured speaker for the 2016 Visions in Leadership program at Access, DKH partners to encourage Quinebaug Valley Community College. Sherman will visit the campus on Thursday, March 31. breastfeeding pledge Sponsored by the college’s Foundation and now in its Courtesy photo eighth year, Visions in Leadership provides an oppor- Access Community Action Agency’s WIC program tunity for QVCC students, faculty, staff and community The Fifth Annual Empty Bowl Project fundraiser will take is partnering with Day Kimball Hospital’s WIC program members to listen to and learn from a speaker of nation- place on Saturday, March 19. to assist local businesses to take the “Family Friendly al recognition. Establishment” Pledge to become a Breastfeeding Sherman has been Friendly Business and encourage local business and called “one of America’s Annual Empty Bowl supper to benefit organizations to support both their customers and greatest natural story- employees to continue to breastfeed their children. tellers” and has shared Daily Bread Breastfeeding is one of the most important starts to his stories of courage, healthy infant and child development. A measure of hope, leadership, and PUTNAM — Once again, the Congregational Church wellness of a community is reflected in the number of resiliency with mil- of Putnam (Mission Outreach) and Sawmill Pottery are mothers who start and continue breastfeeding. lions around the globe. teaming up with local businesses and area restaurants “In efforts to increase breastfeeding duration, we A graduate of Boston on behalf of the Daily Bread Food Pantry, a key service wanted to gather support and bring it full circle to make University, he spent of Interfaith Human Services of Putnam (IHSP), to host a Mom not only feel supported at home but wherever almost 20 years as an the Empty Bowl Project — an international grassroots she went,” says Bianca Grover, DKH Nutritionists for investigative journal- effort to fight hunger. WIC Program. “We reached out to local businesses in ist, crime reporter, and The Fifth Annual Empty Bowl Project fundraiser the community and asked them to take a pledge with Emmy-nominated tele- will take place on Saturday, March 19. Once again, this us to become a ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ business, Casey Sherman vision news producer in year’s much anticipated event will take place at Elk this encompasses having a welcoming environment for Boston. He made head- Grove, otherwise known as the Putnam Elks Lodge, breastfeeding Moms and displaying the ‘Breastfeeding lines with his re-investigation into the death of his aunt, located at 64 Edmond St., Putnam. In order to accom- Welcome Here’ Decal. In exchange for their pledge, we Mary Sullivan, believed to be the youngest and final modate friends and supporters, two seatings will be promote their business to the community. Businesses victim of the Boston Strangler. He chronicled the case available: 4:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. have been very open to this campaign and we hope in his 2005 thriller “Search for the Strangler: My Hunt Tickets are just $20 and are available at Sawmill to continue to gather support in our community. The for Boston’s Most Notorious Serial Killer.” Pottery, 112 Main Street, (860) 963-7807, or by calling the ‘Family Friendly Establishment’ Pledge speaks to the In “The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea church office at (860) 928-4405. Many IHSP board mem- benefits of breastfeeding and contains strategies and Rescue,” Sherman and co-author Mike Tougias tell the bers also have tickets. Get your tickets in advance – this resources local businesses can use to create a baby story of four young Coast Guardsmen on a daring res- exceptional community event always sells out! friendly environment for their patrons and employees. cue mission off Cape Cod during a deadly winter storm Unable to stay for dinner? Just buy the bowl — all This is part of a community-wide effort to break down in 1952. Now a Disney blockbuster starring Chris Pine, proceeds will benefit the Daily Bread Food Pantry. the challenges to breastfeeding and to make it easier Casey Affleck, and Eric Bana, it opened in theaters on The idea behind the Empty Bowl Project is a simple for breastfeeding to become part of the norm”. Katie Jan. 29. one. Community members are invited to a simple meal Shepherd, Access Nutritionist for the WIC Program Sherman’s latest book, with co-author Dave Wedge, of soup and bread, provided by area restaurants and emphasizes that, “While it is legal to breastfeed any- has been called “the definitive inside look at the Boston local cooks. In exchange for a cash donation, guests where in CT, many nursing Mothers are still asked to Marathon bombings with a unique, Boston-based keep their hand-crafted soup bowl as a reminder of all of leave, nurse in restrooms or generally feel uncomfort- account of the events that riveted the world.” It is now the empty bowls in the world. Funds raised are donated able nursing in public places.” in production as a major motion picture starring Mark to an organization like Daily Bread, “working to end For more information about breastfeeding friendly Wahlberg. hunger and food insecurity.” (www.emptybowls.net) business and to receive the pledge and sticker, contact Sherman has appeared as a guest analyst on CNN, Here in Putnam, participants will choose from one Katie Shepherd, Access WIC Nutritionist, at (860) 450- FOX News, MSNBC, The Today Show, ABC World News of 200 bowls created and donated by local artisans 7400 ext. 7409 or [email protected]. Tonight, The CBS Evening News, History Channel, at Sawmill Pottery, including owner Dot Burnworth, Becoming a breastfeeding friendly business is good Discovery, Travel Channel, and even The View. He is before enjoying a hearty soup, provided by a well-re- business. Local participating businesses include: also a contributing writer for Esquire and FOXnews. garded area restaurant or community chef! Delicious Artique Paint Bar in Putnam, Jessica Tuesday’s in com. He has been honored with the Edward R. Murrow breads and sumptuous desserts will also be served. Putnam, DKH Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Award for Journalistic Excellence and was the 2010 In 2012, the Empty Bowls Supper raised just over $3,000 in Putnam, The Stomping Ground Bar and Grille in recipient of the prestigious Truth & Justice Award pre- for Daily Bread. Sawmill Pottery made nearly 200 bowls Putnam, Heirloom Food Company in Danielson, Slater sented by the Cold Case Research Institute in Atlanta, for the event. There was only one seating and folks were Library in Griswold, Mr. Z’s Restaurant in Plainfield, Georgia. lined up out the door of the Congregational Church, all DKH Family Advocacy Center in Putnam, DKH Tickets for the evening event, which starts at 5:30 p.m. the way to Cargill Chevrolet, waiting patiently, for their Community Services Building in Putnam, Two Sisters and includes dinner, are $50 and can be obtained from chance to taste local soups and breads. Since then, this Shipping in Jewett City /Griswold, LBP Hair Design in the Foundation Office at QVCC. Seating is limited. For community event has only grown in popularity and Jewett City /Griswold, Split Ends Hair Studio in Jewett more information contact Monique Wolanin at 860-932- support. Last year, more than $5,000 was raised. City /Griswold, Surrell’s Pizza & Pub in Jewett City/ 4174 or [email protected]. Organizer Terri Pearsall, with the Congregational Griswold, Willimantic Brewing Company Restaurant Church, is looking forward to this year’s event. in Willimantic, Willimantic Library, A Cup Cake for “I am excited,” she said, “and looking forward to an Later in Willimantic, Access Agency, Inc. – Danielson, event greater amount being raised than last year!” Access Agency, Inc – Emergency Shelter in Danielson, WMS students set to bring ‘Annie Jr.’ to life Faist said she looks forward to the challenge and ANNIE, JR. the opportunity to bring the peppy redhead to life. Courtesy photo continued from page A1­­­ “It’s a little nerve-wracking. I don’t want to mess The production puts Woodstock Middle School up and I really want to do a good job, but I feel PSA VISITS ROTARY students in the shoes of some of theater’s most like it’s also exciting at the same time. It’s my last iconic roles, as the timeless tale of Annie, an show and I get to go out with a huge bang,” said PUTNAM — Some members of the Putnam orphan who finds herself taken in by billion- Faist. “It’s a lot of fun. Annie is an iconic role and Science Academy spoke at the Putnam Rotary aire Oliver Warbucks, comes to life once again. it’s very hard to get into her mindset. She was an Club recently. From left, Athletic Director and Director Greg Brock said that producing the tale of orphan and I really don’t know what it would feel basketball coach Tom Espinosa, Putnam Rotarian “Annie,” which originally began in the 1920’s with like to be left alone without parents. It’s fun to Ron Coderre, Putnam Rotary Club President the comic strip based on a poem from the 1880’s, get into this character and it’s gotten easier over Delpha Very, School President Dr. Tieqiang Ding, provided a fair amount of challenge to his young time.” and Headmaster Donald Cushing. actors, and while viewers can expect to see a lot of Speaking about working with her fellow stu- the same elements as the original show, the junior dents, Faist said it is quite the experience to see production that Woodstock Middle School is pro- everyone’s roles come to life and that some of the ducing will be a little different. actors do have to go way beyond their normal “This is the junior version of the original classic personalities to portray their characters properly. story of ‘Annie,’ so it’s a little bit condensed and “It’s a lot of fun. I love seeing everyone get into shorter than the original version, but it’s pretty character because they are very different than much the same story from beginning to end,” said who they are in school,” Faist said. “It’s also a Brock. “It’s a little easier than mounting the origi- little scary sometimes because you can easily nal 2 1/2 hour production with eighth graders. I’ve forget that they’re not actually like that. Like with got 47 cast members who are very determined and Megan, when she portrays Ms. Hannigan. She’s eager to do the best job they possibly can.” so nice in real life and then you see her yelling Among those are several eighth grade students at people in character so it’s fun to see everyone making their final appearance in a Woodstock embrace their roles.” Middle School production. Megan Gohn, who had Brock explained that the process of producing previously appeared in “Alice in Wonderland” the show began back in November with auditions and “Into The Woods Jr.,” will be portraying Miss that brought in 47 students to be part of the show. Hannigan, the cruel manager of the orphanage The student rehearse twice a week at Woodstock where Annie’s story begins. The villainous role is Middle School, and for Brock, watching each stu- quite a new venture for Gohn who called the part a dent embrace their parts and grow as actors and real challenge for her as the character’s personali- young students has been worth every minute of ty is starkly different from her own. the process. “At first it was kind of uncomfortable. It’s a char- “It’s such a joyous and fulfilling process to see acter that really forces you to step outside the box the growth in the kids from beginning to end. For and really become her,” said Gohn. “You need to the most part, I would say a big majority of them really over exaggerate it. You really need to devel- have not done theater before. Many of them are op into the part and I think by the start of the show new to it. To watch them grow from their timid everything will come together.” audition to blossoming right before our eyes is Gohn said portraying the villain has been a fun amazing. It’s just a great process and it keeps me and new experience for her, but noted that her big- going as a director,” Brock said. “Some of them gest challenge comes from the style of singing and are in their final show with us and for me that’s performing she has to do which has brought her going to be a little sad because I’ve had them for outside her comfort zone. a couple of years now and they’ve really grown “My character is lot of fun because you really as people and as actors. They’ve stepped up and don’t have to worry about what other people think taken a leadership role too. They will do the warm- when you’re on the stage. Everyone expects you ups and make sure people are in their places. They to be this person. However, it’s a lot different than make my job so much easier because they will step last year when I played Cinderella in ‘Into The up and hopefully I’ve been a big part of nurturing Woods Jr.’ because last year was more choral sing- that. I’m really proud of them.” ing, which I’m more familiar with, and this role The show will kick off with a Friday, March 18 requires me to be more poppy and use my chest show at Hyde Cultural Center, right across the voice. So that’s very different for me. I’ve never street from Woodstock Middle School, at 7 p.m. portrayed a character this animated before,” said Another show will be held Saturday, March 19, at Gohn. 1 p.m. in the afternoon, also at the Hyde Cultural Starring as Annie herself is eighth grader Center. Christine Faist, who is in her third play with WMS, and said she is excited that her final role will Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909-4129, or by be such an iconic character. While she expressed e-mail at [email protected]. some nervousness at portraying Annie on stage, A12 • Friday, March 11, 2016 Villager Newspapers ~DINING ~ THEATRE ~ JEWELRY ~ ART ~ FINANCE ~ FITNESS ~ PUTNAM: THE PLACE TO BE ~ DINING ~ THEATRE ~ JEWELRY ~ ART ~ FINANCE ~ FITNESS ~ Strong Body/Strong Mind Family Yoga Studio Presents A Shamanic Sounding Activation with Brandon Burns Saturday April 2 & May 14 Sunday June 26 6:30pm

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Contact Donna for details 860-928-1818 [email protected] V­ illager Newspapers Friday, March 11, 2016 • A13 Legislators react to threats of more cuts at DKH Legislature has repeatedly engaged the and Rovero as well as President and cult choices in order to absorb previous CUTS Executive Branch on this issue and has CEO of Day Kimball Hospital Bob cuts. Imagine the impact if those funds continued from page A1­­­ made its position crystal clear, as have Smanik in late February as the group could instead be directed back toward my constituents. So it is very distress- appeared before the State Finance caring for our community, which is state will now only receive around $22 ing to have to re-argue this case every Committee to support a bill presented among the most economically disad- million of the $256 million that Malloy’s several weeks. Perhaps a few thousand by the lawmakers to provide tax exemp- vantaged in the state.” fellow Democrats had asked him to phone calls will convincingly get our tion for hospitals like Day Kimball Smanik noted that this is third time deliver to state hospitals last spring. message across.” throughout Connecticut. The trio of in only a year that the hospital has The state currently has a $266 million State Rep. Christine Rosati-Randall lawmakers have also helped secure faced the loss of funding from the state projects deficit for the current fiscal was just as vocal, expressing her own funding for Day Kimball in the past and credited the community and law- year. frustration over the announcement and from the state to help offset added costs makers for fighting in favor of Day The announcement received nearly the impact it could have in the short to the hospital resulting from cuts by Kimball in this matter. Smanik said he universal criticism, especially from and long term for Day Kimball specif- the Malloy administration. This latest and the administration at Day Kimball Malloy’s fellow Democrats in Hartford, ically. announcement is only the latest occur- plan to continue that fight with this who accused the governor of ignor- “I am outraged at the governor’s rence in a disturbing trend that the latest cuts announced only making the ing the concerns of lawmakers in the decision to hold back funding to Day lawmakers have been fighting against situation more dire and that fight more Capitol and failing to keep promises Kimball. Day Kimball is our GE; they for some time. important to win. when it comes to budgeting and alloca- are one of the largest employers in our Smanik also released a statement “We will fight for our community tion of state funds. region. We need to do everything we himself after Malloy’s announcement once again and we appeal to our gover- Sen. Mae Flexer was particularly can to protect our hospital, not just and called the cuts a failure by Malloy’s nor and the rest of our state’s legislators stern in her criticism, calling for action for our health care, but for our local administration to commit to hospitals to consider the literal life-and-death in opposing the governor’s announce- economy,” Rosati-Randall said. “I am and healthcare for smaller regions consequences this decision could have ment that could have dire consequenc- proud to stand with Senator Flexer and throughout the state. for their constituents,” said Smanik. es for hospitals statewide, including Representative Rovero in calling on “For the nearly 100,000 residents in “We recognize that balancing the state’s Putnam’s Day Kimball Hospital. him to release this money.” the communities that Day Kimball budget is not an easy task. But acting to “Apparently the voices of the State Rep. Danny Rovero, a former Healthcare serves, failure of the state to preserve access to healthcare and the duly-elected representatives of the mayor of Putnam where Day Kimball pay the funds appropriated to hospitals major economic driver in an entire cor- people are not enough for the Malloy Hospital calls home, was equally criti- is far from an ‘inconvenience,’ as refer- ner of our state should be an easy call to administration to abide by the budgets cal and accused the Governor of break- enced in the communication notifying make. Regardless of the politics, we at that were negotiated and agreed to in ing a promise to support healthcare us of the stop-payment. Rather, it is yet Day Kimball Healthcare remain stead- good faith, so I am calling on the resi- facilities in the budget. another very real and significant threat fast in our mission to meet the health dents of the 29th State Senate District to “I am extremely upset that the gover- to both the health and livelihood of needs of our community and focused contact the Governor’s Office directly nor has once again taken away the fund- northeast Connecticut,” said Smanik. on our goal to steady our own financial and demand that his administration ing for hospitals,” said Rovero. “We had “If these funds are not disbursed it will course in the face of these unprecedent- release the funds that our delegation the votes to defeat the budget in special mean that our small, nonprofit commu- ed cuts.” fought repeatedly to provide and pro- session, and I was promised this money nity hospital will pay a net tax of $5.6 tect,” Flexer said. “State government would be put back into hospitals. To million this year — an increase of near- Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- has three, coequal branches of govern- have it taken now is an outrage.” ly 50 percent over last year — at a time 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- ment, all with separate but intertwined Flexer was joined by Rosati-Randall when we’ve already had to make diffi- press.com. responsibilities to its citizens. The Local veteran continues push to honor living veterans in Thompson the community with the proj- lost their lives in conflicts, he Conference Room with the late to his latest initiative and PLAQUE ect, but with the town strapped stressed that this is a memori- hope of reaching out to those see the community not only continued from page A1­­­ for extra cash Babbitt said he al plaque for those still living veterans or allowing citizens embrace his idea, but turn out is hoping to see the larger com- in Thompson who have served and business owners the to support it as well. in the town of Thompson. If munity step up and help fund their country. Last year, chance to talk with him about those companies alone come the initiative. Babbitt estimated around 700 his project. While right now Jason Bleau may be reached through with $50 a piece, that’s “I’ve talked with [First veterans have served the town, the Living Veterans Memorial at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at a lot of money,” Babbitt told Selectman] Ken Beausoleil and and he said that more than half is only a concept, Babbitt hopes [email protected]. the Villager. “The key that I’m there’s no money on the town’s of them are still alive to be hon- to see his past success trans- going to be using for trying to side, but he’s willing to help out ored through the project. bring in donations is, ‘Would with a fundraising program. “This is for living veterans you donate the price of a carton I’ve thought about reaching in the town of Thompson. Not of cigarettes?’ A carton is $110 out to do a combination fund- guys that live in Woodstock today or more depending on raiser for my group and anoth- or moved out and have not what you smoke.” er group in Thompson, TEEG. lived here for a while. It’s the Babbitt, who has been an News Brief If I could have someone drive Town of Thompson. There’s active veteran during many me to the State Legislature I’d about 450 on the tax list and public functions over the go to the Finance Director and I’ve added names that I know of years, previously helped orga- Quest announces recent promotions try to get money that way too. that aren’t even on that list,” he nize successful fundraisers for That’s an option and a possibil- said. “The people don’t realize PUTNAM — Grandmaster Mike Bogdanski and Master flags and flagpoles in the town ity,” Babbitt said. the amount of hours that I put Kristin Duethorn of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam proudly and has been heavily involved While Babbitt has grateful- in to this program.” announce the promotions of the following students. with school programs raising ly honored the many men and Babbitt will also be hold- Red-Black: Sadie Bergeron awareness of local veterans as women of Thompson who have ing sessions every second 9 GUP Orange: Kim Xu, Kauan DaSilva well in Thompson. either passed away since their Thursday of the month in the This is not the first time service in the Armed Forces or Norman Babbitt Veterans’ Babbitt has sought help from

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BY CHARLIE LENTZ “I knew Nathan was going VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR to pass it back and I knew the POMFRET — Woodstock goalie was going to slide over waited just 19 seconds before and Nathan was going to be scoring the first of six goals able to finish that one,” Black in a win over Bishop Sheehan said. in the opening round of the The Centaurs win over Division III State Hockey Bishop Sheehan in the opening Tournament on March 7. Now round advanced Woodstock they can’t wait for a good run to the state quarterfinals in the D-III tournament. on March 10 against No.-19 “It’s always our goal to put Housatonic/Northwestern. the puck in the net as quick as Housatonic defeated No.-7 possible but sometimes it’s not Newtown 4-1 in opening a good thing,” said junior wing- round play. Woodstock defeat- er Ryan Black, who scored at ed Housatonic twice during :19. “What did we score? — two the regular season, beating goals in 32 seconds? We kind of Housatonic 8-2 at home at just relaxed for the majority of Jahn Rink on Jan. 18 and win- the end of the first and a little ning on the road 6-3 on Feb. bit of the beginning of the sec- 19. If Woodstock can get past ond. Our coach likes to say we Housatonic in the quarterfi- score in bunches. Once we get nals, the Division III semifinals warm we’re going to get a ton.” are scheduled for Tuesday, Nathan DeLuca scored again March 15, at Yale University’s for Woodstock just 17 seconds Ingalls Rink. The D-III cham- after Black opened the scor- pionship game is set for ing. DeLuca finished with Saturday, March 19, at Ingalls. four goals and Black tallied Only the first round of the state two goals to help second-seed- tourney was played on the host ed Woodstock dispatch No.-15 Charlie Lentz photo ice of the higher seed — now all seed Bishop Sheehan 6-1 in the games throughout the tourney Woodstock’s Will Liscomb gets past Sheehan’s Nick Candido at Jahn Rink on March 7. opening round of the Division are at neutral sites. III Hockey State Tournament “We’re going to have a cou- at Pomfret School’s Jahn Rink. well, especially the top line of cover (Black and DeLuca) it ney. The Centaurs had a record ple tough games coming up. I “Offense is working well. DeLuca at center and Black and leaves Zack open and it’s a nice of 19-4 through 23 games and think on the road this year we We put up six goals tonight,” senior Zack Burnham on the complement all around.” have their sights set on a deep were 9-1 and the first game we DeLuca said. “We’re still not wings. Black had 49 goals and Woodstock goalie Cal Wilcox run in the state tourney. lost this year was a conference playing the best hockey we can DeLuca had 38 goals through made 20 saves against Sheehan. “That’s been the goal all year. championship against a strong play.” 23 games. Burnham, Connor Bavosi, and We’ve got to take it one game at Division I team in Suffield,” The Centaurs outshot Bishop “When they move the puck, Black each notched two assists. a time,” DeLuca said. “I think said coach Starr. “Five-on-five Sheehan 36-21. even when they rush the puck, Zach Gagnon, Jordan Lamothe, as the stakes get higher we’re hockey, if we can stay out of the “That’s kind of been the men- they’re a scary group,” Starr Doug Gerrity, and DeLuca each definitely going to pick it up.” penalty box, we’re going to be a tality, just keep firing pucks said. “When you add Zack had one assist. Nick Candido Perhaps the prettiest goal of scary team moving forward.” on net,” Black said. “Keep (Burnham) into that mix, Zack scored for Sheehan. Tyler Woodstock’s win over Sheehan the puck out of the net, that’s takes a lot of pressure off of Robertson made 30 saves for came at 12:55 of the second Charlie Lentz may be reached always a huge thing, and we’ll them because he’s so fast and Bishop Sheehan (6-15-0). period, on a two-on-none break- at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by be successful.” he gets in the corners. There’s Woodstock suffered a 7-5 away where DeLuca gave the e-mail at charlie@villagernews- Coach Mike Starr said the got to be a defenseman cover- loss to Shepaug/Nonnewaug/ puck to Black, who gave it back papers.com offense has been working ing Zack, so it leaves one of Litchfield co-op in the quarter- to DeLuca for the goal that those two open. And if they finals of last year’s state tour- pushed Woodstock’s lead to 5-1. Ellis Tech wrestler wins Deep roots on Woodstock’s hockey team New England title BY CHARLIE LENTZ seniors at least, it’s not just VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR their fourth year, they’ve PROVIDENCE — Ellis Tech’s JoJo POMFRET — Woodstock been working at this together Gonzalez pinned Dylan Disanon of Academy defenseman Jon- since we were 8 years-old,” Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, R.I.), Luc Cournoyer grins as he DeLuca said. “It really moti- in 4:18 in the championship match inspects an eight-year-old vates us that much more to of the 126-pound division at the New team photograph from his get the job done.” England Wrestling Championships Griffin Youth Hockey Squirt Woodstock Academy coach on March 4-5 at Providence Career Flames travel team. Jordan Mike Starr said they are a and Technical Academy. Lamothe is in the photo from tightly-knit team. Killingly senior Austin Caffrey the 2007-08 season — as well as “They give everything for reached the championship match Woodstock teammates Tyler each other, they really do. of the 182-pound division at the Huhtanen, Nathan DeLuca, And it’s not just the kids that New England Championships. Doug Gerrity, Tucker Johns grew up playing together, it’s Newtown’s Anthony Falbo won a and Cal Wilcox. The Centaurs for everybody on the team 3-2 decision over Caffrey in the 182- share a long history. at this point,” Starr said. pound championship match. “That’s where it all started. “But there is a special bond Killingly senior Josh Angel took We all grew up playing togeth- between that (Griffin) group fourth place in the 285-pound divi- er,” said Cournoyer, a senior Courtesy photo of kids.” sion. Angel was pinned by Jay defenseman for the Centaurs. The Griffin squirt team in the 2007-08 season. Starr looked at the old team Carnevale of St. John’s Prep in 3:22 “That’s where the family all picture of the Griffin squirts in the consolation final. started, right there.” and marveled at how many of Jon-Luc’s father, Paul ing together. We’re loving playing with these kids ever those youngsters are working Canton 67, Putnam 44 Cournoyer, was one of the it,” Black said. “Like Jon-Luc again. But you know, senior toward another goal — they PUTNAM — Dan Porcic scored coaches for the Griffin youth said: We’re one big family.” year, playing with them don’t want this season to end 20 points and Zach Cutler added league squirt team. Practices Many Woodstock players again is just a great feeling,” until the championship. 10 in Putnam’s loss to Canton in were held early mornings on have shared a long history Cournoyer said. “I guess win- “I saw that picture and it’s the first round of the boys Class S weekends at Jahn Rink on the on the ice and that helps on ning a state title is a lot more unbelievable to look at those Tournament on March 7. The loss campus of Pomfret School. scoring runs. important.” kids and how young they are. ended No.-24 seed Putnam’s season “All the kids loved get- “It’s huge. A lot of us play DeLuca scored four goals I’ve been talking to some of at 11-10 overall. No.-9 Canton lifted ting up early. You’d go out together in the fall as well. in No.-2 seeded Woodstock’s their parents, especially of its record to 15-6). to breakfast after with your That’s how we build the 6-1 win over No.-15 Bishop the seniors, and asking them parents and stuff after, it was chemistry,” Black said. “We Sheehan in D-III state tourney ‘Has it sunk in that we’re East Haven 48, Woodstock 35 great,” Jon-Luc said. started clicking at the begin- opener on March 7. DeLuca coming to the end?’ ” Starr EAST HAVEN — Kylie Woodstock junior Ryan ning of the year and and since remembered his Griffin asked. “Even if we go all the Schlottman scored 17 points to help Black played Griffin youth then we’ve just been going, Youth Hockey days including way there’s only three games No.-6 seed East Haven top No.-22 hockey but is chasing a differ- ever since we were young, a tourney title win at a squirt left — and then the seniors seed Woodstock in the second round ent dream now. Black scored now we’re going to the state tournament in Worcester, for the most part are proba- of the girls Class L Tournament two goals in Woodstock’s 6-1 quarterfinals.” Mass. bly done playing competitive on March 4. The win lifted East victory over Bishop Sheehan Cournoyer can only shake “That’s probably the first hockey. And they know it. Haven’s record to 19-3. Jamie Woods in the D-III state tourney on his head when he looks at the championship I remember The kids know. The parents scored 12 points for Woodstock (11- March 7 and he remembered team photo from his Griffin winning in hockey,” DeLuca know. And the kids really, 12). those squirt games back in squirt days, funny how things said. at this point, they’re going to the day. work out. He said history might work do anything they can to keep Sacred Heart 94, Killingly 30 “We were just out there “That’s what they called in their favor. that going.” WATERBURY — No.-1 seed having fun and that’s kind house league and what we “We’ve all played at differ- Sacred Heart defeated No.-32 seed of what we’re doing right wanted to win there was the ent places throughout our Charlie Lentz may be Killingly in the opening round of now. We’re having fun but house league championship. youth. It’s always nice play- reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. the boys Class M Tournament on at the same time we’re play- I never really thought I’d be ing with people you know. I 110, or by e-mail at charlie@ March 8. The loss ended Killingly’s think the biggest part about villagernewspapers.com. season at 7-14. Sacred Heart raised us all playing together since its record to 19-2. we were little, is that for the

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POMFRET — Nathan DeLuca scored four goals and Black tallied two goals as No.-2 seed Woodstock beat No.-15 seed Bishop Sheehan 6-1 in the opening round of the Division III Hockey State Tournament in March 7 at Pomfret School’s Jahn Rink. The Centaurs played Housatonic in the quarterfinals on March 10. The D-III semifinals are scheduled for Tuesday, March, 15, at Yale University’s Ingalls Rink. The championship game is set for Saturday, March 19, at Ingalls.

Charlie Lentz photos Woodstock’s Zach Gagnon gets by Sheehan’s Dan Hennessey. Woodstock’s Ryan Black sets up.

Woodstock’s Liam McDermott controls the puck. Woodstock’s Tyler Huhtanen skates by Sheehan’s Alex Ficorilli.

Woodstock defenseman Connor Bavosi. Woodstock’s Zack Burnham shoots.

Woodstock’s Nathan DeLuca waits to set up a play. Woodstock’s Ryan Black on the attack. B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 11, 2016 Woodstock gymnasts win 5th-straight State Open NEW MILFORD — Woodstock Academy captured first place at the CIAC State Open Gymnastics Championships last Saturday at New Milford High School. It was the Centaurs fifth-straight State Open crown. Below are some of the perfor- mances from Woodstock’s champion gymnasts.

Paige Stuyniski dismounts the bars.

Charlie Lentz photos Lydia Taft dismounts the bars. Ali Crescimanno competes in bars.

Lydia Taft dismounts the beam.

Maddie Grube competes in beam. Jourdan Fulchino dismounts the beam. Grace Logan dismounts the bars.

Woodstock eyes New England’s after Open win

It’s all a matter of your mind.” GYMNASTICS Coach Fillmore knows it’s important continued from page B1­­­ for Logan to keep her balance at New “She’s improving as the season’s England’s. going, getting better and better every “It really is important for (Logan) to meet,” Logan said. “Having her there is stay on beam and I know she knows definitely a lot of motivation and I think that,” Fillmore said. “And it really is a it’s helping everyone else as well.” mental part — she knows how to stay Coach Kasey Fillmore knows the on — if you watch her in practice she Centaurs likely need clutch performanc- can do 10 beam routines in a row and es from the whole team this Saturday. not move. She just needs to remember “Grace (Logan) and Paige (Stuyniski) that when she salutes next time.” really are the heart and soul of this Like Stuyniski, Logan has been think- team. But they’ve all got to do their ing about the fraction of a point that part. It’s super important. Lydia (Taft) kept the Centaurs from winning the really stepped up today and she has New England Championships last year. been stepping up in the gym so that’s They’d like to score a point for redemp- been awesome,” Fillmore said. “Ali tion this Saturday. (Crescimmano) is coming back from “Oh my gosh it’s a huge motivation, an ankle injury so we’re hoping she’s especially having four new freshmen, even stronger by next weekend. Maddie it’s like having a whole new team. We’re (Grube) is important and Jourdan kind of just starting over,” Logan said. (Fulchino) stepped up for us today on “We definitely are capable of it. We just floor and she can nail a beam routine.” want to do our best.” Logan took third place in the all- Although Woodstock’s trophy case around at the State Open and her effort seems to get more cluttered this time of was hindered by an 8.55 score in the year — Stuyniski hopes to bring home beam — she fell twice during her rou- another plaque from Massachusetts this tine — Logan knows she can’t afford to Saturday. Woodstock celebrates its No.-1 finish. Back row, from left, Ali Crescimanno, Lydia Taft, Abby Vaida, Jourdan Fulchino, Maddie Grube, and Paige Stuyniski; front row, Grace Logan. lose her balance again at New England’s. “I think we fix the little things in the “That’s definitely something I have gym this week,” Stuyniski said. “And to fix for myself,” Logan said. “I was we’re going to have our best meet so far really proud of my teammates, Lydia this season.” (Taft) and Paige (Stuyniski) for compet- ing after me and fixing where I messed Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) up. It’s a lot of mental and I’m not very 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@ good at the mental things. But my coach villagernewspapers.com. www.860Local.com has been really helping me overcome it. Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 11, 2016 B5

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P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. • Thompson CT Ph: (860)923-3377 F: (860)923-5740 www.johnstonrealestate.net Kathy Pellerin 860-933-0369 CT & MA Licensed [email protected] B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 11, 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 Adam B. Beresik, 94 Rev. Norman Swensen, 87 CROMWELL - Rev. importance to Norm was his Savior, DUDLEY, Mass. also a former mem- Norman Swensen Jesus Christ, and he studied the Bible — Adam B. Beresik, ber of the Saint passed peacefully and loved Him with all his heart, soul, a lifelong resident Anthony’s Men’s in his sleep, going and mind. Norm was instrumental of Dudley, died Club. He belonged to home to his Lord in Billy Graham’s 1985 Hartford cru- February 28, 2016 the Club Jigger Pitch on February 22 sade, Evangelism Explosion, Vision after a period of League and was a at Pilgrim Manor New England, ALPHA, the Sturbridge declining health. former member of in Cromwell. He Committee, Days Inn Foundation min- His wife of 68 years, the Webster Lodge of was born Norman istry, and founded Timeline Ministries. Stella J. (Sedlacek) Elks. Svensen in Rockford, Norm was predeceased by his Beresik, died in 2015. An avid outdoors- Illinois on November 24, 1928. A pastor wife of 61 years, Gloria Fast (1929- He was born on Dec. 27, 1921, one man and sports enthusiast, he spent for over 40 years, Norm was ordained 2010) and brother, Robert Svensen of of the nine children of Dominic and many hours fishing the waters of in the Evangelical Covenant Church. Delavan Wisconsin. He is survived Sophia (Kopas) Beresik, immigrants Worcester County as well as surf cast- He served churches in Iowa, Illinois, sons Charles (Rhonda) of Manchester, from Austria. ing the beaches along the New England and Trinity Covenant Church in Scott of Broad Brook, Curtis (Kim) He leaves two daughters, Carol A. coast. He and his wife camped for Manchester (1967-93) where he was of Taunton, Massachusetts, and St. Pierre and her husband Jack of many years in Salisbury Beach, and Pastor Emeritus. After retirement he good family friend (fourth “son”) Sugarloaf, PA and Judith Czernicki in Jamestown, R.I., before finding a interimed at Connecticut churches Frank Farina; grandchildren Heidi and her husband James of Webster; permanent spot in Old Orchard Beach, in Woodstock, Pomfret, and Hebron. Wallace (Brian), Andrew Swensen, 8 grandchildren, Amy, Daniel, Maine, where they spent most sum- Known lovingly as “Pastor Norm,” his Kyra Shurtleff (Kevin), and Kyle and Christopher, Michael and Suzie and mers after their retirement. He also compassion for people was legendary. Callan Swensen; great-grandchil- her husband Isaul, James and his wife enjoyed watching the Bruins, Celtics As senior pastor at his churches, he dren Benjamin, Abigail, and Kathryn Bonnie, Jennifer and her husband and Patriots games and was a longtime brought them through years of growth Wallace, and Ayvah Swensen; as Jay, and Jill and her husband John; season ticket holder for Holy Cross and expansion of ministries but was well as brothers Kenneth Svensen 8 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Bailey, College basketball games. at his best in one-on-one caring and of Belvedere IL and David Svensen Logan, Nicholas, Samantha, Matthew, His experience in the furniture discipleship. “Not wanting anyone to of Oswego Illinois, eight nieces and Jainna and Jakub; nephews and niec- industry with Jens Risom Designs perish” (II Peter 3:9), evangelism was nephews. es. led to a lifelong woodworking hobby his passion and he told everyone about A celebration of Norm’s life will be He attended Bartlett High School where he fashioned walnut pieces and life in Christ. While in his wheelchair at 11 am, March 19 at Trinity Covenant before enlisting in the United States later, useful folk art pieces which were at the shore he and his son, Scott, led Church in Manchester, Connecticut. Navy in 1942. He served as a seaman hand painted by his wife Stella. Over a stranger to a personal relationship “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is first class in World War II, stationed in the years, they produced thousands of with Jesus Christ. Norm was used by your strength” (Neh. 8:10b). Donations Melbourne, Fla., San Pedro, Calif., and toaster tongs which they often gave to God to bring hundreds to the Lord. may be made to the Covenant Village Okinawa, Japan. people they met in their travels. “Never wasting an illness” during the of Cromwell Benevolent Fund, 52 One of Dudley’s most promis- The funeral will be held Tuesday, five years after his paralyzing stroke Missionary Road, Cromwell, CT 06416 ing baseball stars of that era, Adam March 15, at 10 a.m. in Saint Anthony he counseled and prayed with visitors or the Trinity Covenant Church Music played third base for Navy traveling of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Road and staff from his bed. Whoever he was Ministry, 302 Hackmatack Street, teams and was offered a major league (please meet at the church). Burial talking to was the most important per- Manchester, CT 06040. Arrangements tryout upon discharge. He passed up will be in Saint Anthony’s Cemetery, son in the world to him and he loved by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, the opportunity in order to marry Webster. The Webster-Dudley them unconditionally. Though of most Putnam. his sweetheart Stella of Wilsonville, Veterans Council will provide the Conn., in 1947. military honors. There are no calling Mr. Beresik was employed at hours. Donations in his name may Thomas F. Hession, 83 Webster Shoe, at Jens Risom Designs be made to the Dudley Little League, as a quality control supervisor and at PO Box 202, Dudley, MA 01571-0202. DUDLEY, Mass. — He retired in 1992. Stevens Linen Associates. He was one Arrangements are under the direction Thomas F. Hession, Tom had a great of a group that founded the Dudley of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East 83, died Monday, sense of humor, Little League in 1952 and served as Main St., Webster. March 7, in the TCU always kidding an umpire for many years. He was Visit www.scanlonfs.com. at Hubbard after an around, always illness. ready for a few He leaves his wife laughs and jokes Betty (Finley) Lemoine DiVincenzo, 85 of 56 years, Helen that always made his (Moroz) Hession; 2 day. He was an avid PUTNAM – Betty knitting, quilting, crossword puzzles, brothers, John and sports fan but his (Finley) Lemoine gardening and traveling to Maine and his wife Connie Hession of Thompson, greatest loves were basketball and golf. DiVincenzo, 85, New Hampshire. She enjoyed spend- Conn., and Bill and his wife Delores He loved jogging and did so for many of Putnam died ing time with her family at the cottage of Southington, Conn.; two sisters, years. He was an enthusiastic trav- February 28 at on Quaddick Lake in Thompson. She Mary, wife of Peter Bertschmann of eler, traveling extensively with his Matulaitis Nursing leaves her brother Irving G. Finley, Jr. Sherborn and Helen, wife of Bruce wife during school vacations – always Home after a short ill- (Mary Helen), a Godchild Amy Beth St. Howard of Long Boat Key, Fla.; broth- wanting to see more and more of the ness. Betty was born Martin, her nephew and niece, William er-in-law Stanley Moroz and his wife world. on August 3, 1930 & Kathleen Espinosa, with whom she Agnes of Dudley; many nephews and Abiding by his wishes calling hours in Manchester, the made her home. In addition, she leaves nieces and many good friends. will be private. The funeral was held daughter of the late Ida (Mertens) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was born in New Bedford a son of Thursday, March 10 with a Mass in Irving G. Finley. She was a graduate Calling hours will be Saturday, March Thomas and Helen (Hushon) Hession. Saint Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West of Killingly High School and Williams 12, 2016 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the He moved to Connecticut as a young Main Street. Burial was in St. Joseph College of Banking. She worked at The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, boy. Garden of Peace, Webster. Citizens National Bank in Putnam as 148 Grove Street, Putnam, followed He was an Army veteran of the Funeral arrangements are under the Vice President, retiring after 38 years. by a Memorial Service at 11:30 a.m. Korean War. direction of the Sitkowski & Malboeuf She worked part-time in Real Estate Burial will follow in Grove Street Mr. Hession was a social studies Funeral Home, 340 School Street, as a salesperson affiliated with ERA Cemetery, Putnam. In lieu of flow- teacher for 35 years, a job he truly Webster. Donations in his name may Connecticut Home Finders. Betty mar- ers, donations may be made in her loved. He taught at Putnam Junior be made to a charity of the donor’s ried Leo J. Lemoine, Jr. on October memory to Matulaitis Nursing Home, High School for 10 years then at his choice. 23, 1948. They made their home in 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, CT 06260. alma mater, Tourtellotte Memorial Visit www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com. Putnam and spent 34 wonderful years Arrangements by Smith and Walker High School in Thompson, for 25 years. together until his death in 1983. She Funeral Home, Putnam, CT. Share a married Anthony DiVincenzo in 1989 memory at www.smithandwalkerfh. until his death in 2004. Betty enjoyed com Simonne Morissette Gagne, 77

SPRING HILL, Brousseau. Adrien Verrette, 89 FLORIDA / She leaves her brothers, Denis WOODSTOCK - (Delores) Morissette of Pomfret, DANIELSON – Adrien J. Verrette, nephews, great niec- Simonne Morissette Gilbert (Fran) Morissette of Spring 89, of Fall Brook Park, died March es, and great neph- Gagne, 77, passed Hill, Florida, Leo (Susan) Morissette 3, in Davis Place. He was the lov- ews. He was prede- away on January of Woodstock, a sister, Muriel (Joe) ing husband for fifty-six years of the ceased by five broth- 26 in Florida with Mrakovich of Pomfret, several nieces late Jeanne F. (Champagne) Verrette. ers Emile, Lucien, her family by her and nephews, and a close friend Loren Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he Albert, Edmond, and side. She was born Peterson of Sparta, Michigan. She was was the son of the late Joseph and Norman and two on February 28, 1939 predeceased by her brother, Robert in Willimena (Boutin) Verrette. sisters Florence and in Pomfret to the late Gerard and 1991. Mr. Verrette worked for many years Anita. Marie Louise (Provost) Morissette. She loved the ocean and enjoyed as a lathe operator and was a veteran Calling hours were She married the late Lawrence R. boating and fishing with her late hus- of the Korean War serving with the held on March 8, followed by a Mass of Gagne on September 2, 1957 and lived band and family. Sim loved to play United States Army. Christian Burial in St. Mary Church in Woodstock, Charleston, Rhode piano and enjoyed playing shuffle- Adrien is survived by two broth- of the Visitation in Putnam. Burial Island and in Spring Hill, Florida. board, cards and biking with many ers Oscar Verrette of Danielson and will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. She worked at the Woodstock Public friends in her park. She also loved Ulric “Pete” Verrette of Fall River, For memorial guestbook visit www. Schools, Marriott at Data General in to travel and do activities with her Massachusetts; and numerous nieces, GilmanAndValade.com. Woodstock, and then after moving to family. Rhode Island, was an office supervisor A celebration of life will be held on for health care services. Saturday, June 4 at 11:00 a.m. at The She is survived by two sons, Mark Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret. Real Lemery, 86 Gagne of Exeter, Rhode Island and Memorial contributions may be Raymond Gagne and daughter-in- made in her memory to the American SUMMERFIELD, Marois, and 2 brothers, Maurice and law Kelly of Woodstock, Grandsons Cancer Society or Most Holy Trinity FLORIDA – Real Raymond. Kyle & Cody Gagne, and Paul & Keith Church in Pomfret. Lemery, 86, left this He also leaves a special companion, life on February 23. Jane Carpenter, who he spent many He was born April 7, memorable times with. He enjoyed 1929 in Danielson. He bowling, hunting, and fishing. Frances K. Mikolajczak, 98 was predeceased by He owned and operated Lemery his wife Irene (Caya) Auto Upholstery in Danielson for DUDLEY, Mass. — and was a lifelong resident. Lemery and his son, many years. Frances K. (Mroczek) Mrs. Mikolajczak worked as a stitch- Dennis Lemery. He In lieu of flowers, donations can be Mikolajczak, 98, died er at the Waterhouse Company in leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 10 sent to hospice. Service will be at St. Tuesday, March 1, in Webster before retiring to raise her great grandchildren and 2 children, Joseph Church, Dayville, on April 2 Shrewsbury Nursing family. Roger and Rita and a sister, Dolores at 10 am. and Rehabilitation in She was a communicant of Saint Shrewsbury. Andrew Bobola Church. She and her OBITUARIES are published at no charge. She leaves her husband enjoyed traveling, she was husband of 73 an avid reader and had a love of gar- E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them years, Thomas A. dening. Her greatest treasure was the to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. Mikolajczak; two grandchildren, time she spent with her family. Kenneth Diaz and his wife Joan of The funeral was held Monday, Shrewsbury and Susan Zawacki and March 7, from the Sitkowski & her husband Mitchell of Plainville, Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Conn.; three great-grandchildren, Street, with a Mass in Saint Andrew Arielle Bocanegra, Max Diaz and Bobola Church, 54 West Main Street. Isaac Diaz; nieces and nephews and Burial was in St. Joseph Garden of grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Peace. Visitation was Monday, March She was preceded in death by her 7 in the funeral home. daughter, Linda Pellegrini in 1996 and Donations in her name may be made by her seven brothers and sisters. to Saint Andrew Bobola Church, PO She was born in Dudley a daughter Box 98, Dudley, MA 01571-0098. of Thomas and Mary (Piasta) Mroczek Visit www.sitkowskimalboeuf.com.

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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 Cynthia J. (Perkins) Peterson, 80 Sr. Jeannette Levesque, DHS, 93 BROOKLYN -- and his wife Ann Peterson of Nashua, PUTNAM -- Sr. House in Putnam where she served as Cynthia J. (Perkins) New Hampshire, and Marcia and her Jeannette Levesque, seamstress and driver for the commu- Peterson, age 80, died husband John Samuelson of Faith, 93, a member of the nity until 2005 when she retired there. on March 1 at Pierce South Dakota, nine grandchildren Daughters of the She is survived by three brothers, Memorial Baptist and ten great-grandchildren. She was Holy Spirit, died Benoit of Swansea, Massachusetts, Home in Brooklyn predeceased by her parents and her March 6 at the daugh- Joseph of Harmans, MD and Roger after battling pancre- siblings, Phyllis (Zapolski), Charles ters of the Holy Spirit of Fall River, Massachusetts; 3 sis- atic cancer. Cynthia Perkins, and James Perkins. Provincial House. ters, Cécile Chicca of Somerset, was the second of In addition to raising her children Born Marie Massachusetts, Sr. Louise Levesque, four children born and caring for their home, Cynthia Jeannette Levesque SJA of Sillery, Quebec Canada, to Charles and Mary Emma (Daigle) always found time for doing crafts and in Fall River, Massachusetts on and Eva Desrochers of Fall River, Perkins on Oct. 2, 1935 at Mantup sewing. In her later years she took up February 22, 1923, the daughter Massachusetts; and several nieces and Farm in Putnam. She was educated in oil painting and produced more than of Alfred J. and Marie (St. Onge) nephews. the Putnam school system graduating 30 finished pieces. She found great Levesque, Sr. Jeannette entered reli- Calling hours at the Provincial from Putnam High School Class of pleasure in gifting her creations to gious life in 1946 and made profession House Chapel were held on March 1953. others. on August 23, 1950 at the Motherhouse 8 with a Prayer Service afterwards. She was the loving wife of Herbert A Celebration of her Life will be held in St. Brieuc, France. She was then A Mass of Christian burial was held W. Peterson of Pierce Memorial at the First Congregational Church, known as Sr. Alvarez de Jesus. Upon at the Provincial House Chapel on Baptist Home (Brooklyn) having just 543 Route 169 in Woodstock, on her return to the United States, from March 9, followed by burial at St. Mary celebrated their 62nd anniversary in Saturday, June 25 at 1 pm followed by 1950-1987 Sr. Jeannette served as Cemetery in Putnam. December. Cynthia and Herbert made refreshments where we can all share dietician at Annhurst College, South In lieu of flowers, donations may their home in Union after they were our favorite stories of our life with Woodstock; Résidence des Filles du St. be made to DHS Retirement Fund, 72 married. They later lived on Stone Cynthia. Esprit in Greenfield Park, Canada; Sr. Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Bridge Road in South Woodstock, In lieu of flowers, donations can be Anne Convent, Swanton, Vermont, St. Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, on Roan Mountain in Tennessee, made to the American Cancer Society, Elizabeth Guest House in Hartford, St. CT 06260 is in charge of arrangements. and Seely Brown Village in Pomfret 238 W. Town St, Norwich, CT 06360 or Joseph Guest House in New Haven, For memorial guestbook please visit Center. the First Congregational Church of and St. Joseph Villa, Putnam. In 1987 www.GilmanAndValade.com. Cynthia is survived by her hus- Woodstock, PO Box 147, Woodstock, she was assigned to the Provincial band Herbert, four children, Debra CT 06281. Arrangements by Smith and and her husband Linus GrayEagle Walker Funeral Home. Putnam. Share of McLaughlin, South Dakota, Diane a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh. Peterson of South Woodstock, Mark com Theresa G. Tamborini, 90 SOUTHBRIDGE, Rita Lamontagne and her brother Mass. — Theresa Rene Cournoyer, and a special aunt “Terry” G. Georgianna Scott who helped raise Shirley Marie (Fortier) Crosby, 85 (Cournoyer) Terry. Tamborini, 90, died She was born in Southbridge, daugh- peacefully at home ter of Joseph and Florence (Carpentier) Westview Health Care Center. Saturday, March 5, Cournoyer and lived all her life in Though Shirley grew up in surrounded by her Southbridge. She was a longtime Connecticut, her heart always loving family. member of St. John Paul II Parish. belonged to Colorado. For 35 years she Her husband of Many years ago, Terry worked at the enjoyed driving through the Rocky 44 years was the American Optical Company, and was Mountains, living in Estes Park with late Andrew “Red” crowned Miss AO in 1948. She enjoyed her third husband, Harry L. Davis, Tamborini who died her trips to Foxwoods, playing Bingo, taking endless photos of deer and elk in 1981. They were but most of all loved spending time and cheering for her beloved football married Nov. 15, with her family. team, the Denver Broncos, much to 1947. The funeral will be Thursday, March her New England-born sons’ dismay. She is survived 10, from Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Shirley Marie (Fortier) Crosby, 85 This year’s Super Bowl win was an by her son, Gary, Marcy St., Southbridge, with a mass years young, passed away Friday, epic highlight in her last days. and his wife Jackie at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 263 February 26, after a battle with COPD Shirley is survived by her broth- Tamborini of Southbridge, and 2 daugh- Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will and lung cancer. er, Olney Fortier of San Francisco, ters Jean Tamborini and her husband follow at Old Notre Dame Cemetery Shirley was born on October 14, California; sons, Bradford & (Karen) Tim Gagnon of East Brookfield, and Charlton Street, Southbridge. Calling 1930, to Rudolph and Delia (Goulet) Sage of Cromwell, Russell & (Helene) Lisa and her husband Scott Antonson hours were Wednesday, March 9, at Fortier in Danielson. After the death Sage of Uncasville, Thomas & of North Grosvenordale, Conn., 10 the funeral home. of her mother and sister, Glenna, she (Rochelle) Sage of Laporte, Colorado, grandchildren, and five great-grand- In lieu of flowers, donations may was lovingly cared for by her pater- Scott & (Laurie) DeFosse of Meriden, children, nieces and nephews. She also be made to the Community Cat nal grandparents, Michael and Arzelia Randy & (Janice) DeFosse of Anacortes, leaves a step-sister Constance Forand Connection, 289 Thompson Road, Fortier, until her father brought her Washington, daughter Brenda & (Paul) of Southbridge, and a step-brother Webster, MA 01570. home to be raised by his new wife, Bernier of Brooklyn, and daughter-in- Rene Martel of Sturbridge. Visit www.sansoucyfuneral.com. Lillian. She had three other siblings, law, Rajini (Genomal) Sage of Manilla, She was predeceased by her sister Irene, Olney and Patricia. Philippines. She also leaves a heritage Shirley attended the Killingly of 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grand- schools as well as Putnam Catholic children. Arthur N. Goyette High School. She enjoyed singing, Shirley was pre-deceased by her dancing, skating and playing the sons, Robert and Steven Sage, as DANIELSON ‚Äì Michael and Joseph of Danielson; piano. In 1948, she married her first well as her fourth husband, Emmett Arthur N. Goyette, of daughter Pamela Quinn and her hus- husband, Robert Sage, with whom she Crosby. Danielson, formerly band Richard, and Martha Goyette of had five sons. In 1961, she married her A family gathering was held on Cumberland, Rhode Lincoln, Rhode Island. Three grand- second husband, Roger DeFosse, and February 27 at her daughter’s home Island, passed away children; Jacob and Joseph Souliere, together they had one daughter and where she was loved and cared for the surrounded by his and Declan Quinn. Arthur was a two sons. past four years. There will be no addi- family on February traveling salesman with Knapp Safety An energetic, fun-loving, and self- tional services at her request. 24 at Day Kimball Shoes and The Georgia Boot compa- taught piano player, Shirley loved to A special thanks to all of our family Hospital, Putnam. nies for many years before retiring. entertain. She found her greatest joy and friends as well as to Dr. Buttner, Born in Pawtucket, This career path gave him the ability in making other people happy with Candace and the Hospice team who Rhode Island he was the son of the late to move his family from Rhode Island her music. In her later years, she espe- loved, prayed and cared for Mom/ Roland and Blanche Goyette; brother in 1973 to Pennsylvania and California cially loved playing for her family, Dr. Shirley in her last months. to the late Yvonne Magnone (Carlson). in 1976 before returning to Rhode Buttner, DJ, her Hospice caregivers, She placed her song in our hearts He was also predeased by his late Island in 1984. Some of his favorite and friends at Maple Court Senior and the music will always make us son Stephen A. Goyette. He leaves things were his old Chevys, antiquing, Housing, Regency Nursing Home and smile. behind his long time loving compan- the Red Sox and the Patriots. Burial ion Sharon Araujo and her children will be private.

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. LEGALS State of Connecticut area to improve drainage issues. PROPERTY AUCTION the address below. Failure to prompt- Court of Probate, Northeast Probate APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. On March 3, 2016, the Town of ly present any such claim may result District No. 26 Details can be found in the minutes Thompson auctioned 366 Thompson in the loss of rights to recover on such NOTICE TO DAVID DESJARDIN filed at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Road in Thompson owned by the claim. Pursuant to an order of Hon. Leah P. Office Building, 16 Westford Road, Estate of Edward W. Micek and Andrea Janis E. Beltis, Clerk Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, Eastford, CT. Micek Holt to satisfy delinquent taxes The fiduciary is: Northeast Probate District, a hearing Dated at Eastford this 1st day of March, and charges. The property was sold Paul F. Merriam, will be held on March 22, 2016 at 12 2016. to George Tzuridis of 111 Windsor 223 Westminster Road, ;30 pm on an application for a name Susan Welshman Ridge Drive, Whitinsville MA 01588 for Canterbury, CT 06331 change of a certain minor born on Recording Secretary $157,000.00. The redemption period March 11, 2016 09/02/2009. The Court’s decision will March 11, 2016 expires on September 6, 2016. If affect your interest, if any, as in said NOTICE TO CREDITORS redemption does not take place by the NOTICE TO CREDITORS application on file more fully appears. ESTATE OF FREDERICK date stated and in the manner pro- ESTATE OF TODD R. MONTIGNY, Catherine Darigan, Clerk ZULKIEWICZ (16-00014) vided by law, the delinquent taxpay- AKA Todd Montigny, AKA Todd Roland By Order of the Court The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of ers, and all mortgagees, lienholders Montigny(16-00075) March 11, 2016 the Court of Probate, District of North- and other encumbrancers who have The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of east Probate District, by decree dated received actual or constructive notice the Court of Probate, District of North- Town of Eastford March 3, 2016, ordered that all claims of such sale as provided by law, are east Probate District, by decree dated Connecticut must be presented to the fiduciary at hereby notified that their respective March 3, 2016, ordered that all claims Inland Wetlands and Watercourses the address below. Failure to prompt- titles, mortgages, liens, restraints on must be presented to the fiduciary at Commission ly present any such claim may result alienation and other encumbrances in the address below. Failure to prompt- Notice of Decision in the loss of rights to recover on such such property shall be extinguished. ly present any such claim may result On February 25, 2016 the Inland claim. March 11, 2016 in the loss of rights to recover on such Wetlands and Watercourses Janis E. Beltis, Clerk claim. Commission made the following deci- The fiduciary is: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Janis E. Beltis, Clerk sion: Jesse Greene ESTATE OF FLOYD A. MERRIAM The fiduciary is: File# 16-002 Town of Eastford Public c/o Alan Scott Herman, Esq., (16-00080) Alyson R. Aleman, Esq., Works Department, Intersection PO Box 663, Putnam, CT 06260 The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of Borner, Aleman & Davis, LLC, of Westford Road and Ashford March 11, 2016 the Court of Probate, District of North- 115 Providence Street, PO Box 166, Road, Eastford, CT. Replace one east Probate District, by decree dated Putnam, CT 06260-0166 single basin with a double basin March 3, 2016, ordered that all claims March 11, 2016 and add four more basins to the must be presented to the fiduciary at B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 11, 2016 Villager Newspapers COMMUNITY WOODSTOCK GYMNASTICS SPOTLIGHT “Shining a light on community events” March 12, Sat., 6:30-11:30 16 - May 11. from 10am-10:45am for Little League Comedy Night $10 per Ages 3-5. Fun with books, music, finger person, Call Kim Staglitz for tickets plays and crafty creations! A little bit of 1-774-289-2889 or the Knights for everything for family fun. Register online Tickets 1-860-923-2967 at Knights of at www.killinglypubliclibrary.org or Call Columbus 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, 860-779-5383 to register. North Grosvenordale. March 17, Thurs. 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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 Georgios S Karambinakis, 62 Kaylee Michelle Fowler, 16 DANIELSON brother John Karambinakis and wife PUTNAM – Kaylee School. She was a valued member of -– Georgios S Pagona of Pomfret; nephew Spyridon Michelle Fowler, 16, the softball and basketball teams. She Karambinakis, 62, Karambinakis; niece Penelope passed unexpect- also had a love for the arts; dancing of Danielson, died Karambinakis; uncle George Lakatzis edly on February and singing were things she always Thursday at UMass and wife Gloria; aunt Athanasia 23. She was born enjoyed. Kaylee’s laugh was conta- Memorial Medical Karidis and husband Dimitrios and on February 11, gious and her smile was infectious; Center in Worcester, family. He is also survived by numer- 2000 in Elk Grove, she lit up every room she entered. She Massachusetts. He ous family in Greece. A funeral service Illinois, daughter of loved to cook and bake. Her favorite was born in Crete, was held on March 7 at Holy Trinity Reginald Fowler of football team was the Chicago Bears Greece on February Greek Orthodox Church, Danielson. Putnam and Mindy (just like her daddy). Kaylee always 4, 1954, son of Spyridon and Penelope Burial will be in Westfield Cemetery. McCormick of Lakeland, Florida. In looked for the good in everyone, (Lakatzis) Karambinakis. Georgios A calling hour was held at the church addition to her parents she is survived touching all she encountered with an worked with Seabird Enterprises for on March 7. In lieu of flowers dona- by her stepmother Bethany Parquette unmatched passion for people, life and many years. He was a member of Holy tions may be made to Holy Trinity Fowler, her sisters Brenna Fowler of love. She will be deeply missed by all Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Water Putnam, Taylor McCormick of Florida, who were fortunate enough to have Danielson and enjoyed vacationing Street, Danielson, CT 06239. tilling- Olivia McCormick of Florida and been loved by her. in Greece with his family. Besides hastfh.com her brother Jeremy Tittle of Illinois, Calling Hours were held on March his parents he is survived by his her grandparents Sidney and Maggie 5 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, Cherry of Chicago, Illinois, Lawrence in Putnam. In lieu of flowers, the and Christine Parquette of Putnam, family asks that donations be made Justina Cadwell of Lakeland, Florida to the Students Against Destructive Lawrence Ernest Henry, Jr., 74 and Denzil McCormick of Charleston, Decisions (S.A.D.D.) or the Gay West Virginia, a host of loving aunts, Straight Alliance (G.S.A.) programs at DANIELSON— he was dedicated to his participants. uncles, cousins and friends. Putnam High School, both at PHS, 152 Lawrence Ernest One of his greatest virtues was the Affectionately known as KK, Woodstock Ave., Putnam, CT 06260. Henry, Jr., 74, of selflessness he demonstrated to help K-Boogie, Boo and Kaylo, Kaylee grew Arrangements by Smith and Walker Danielson, went anybody less fortunate than himself, up in Bensenville, Illinois. She moved Funeral Home, Putnam, CT. Share a home to Heaven. and his giving spirit has touched the to Putnam in 2013. Kaylee was a High memory at www.smithandwalkerfh. He died on March lives of many throughout the commu- Honor Roll student at Putnam High com 1. Lawrence was nity. Lawrence remarried to Cindy born in Burnham, Pepin in 2006. Maine. He moved to He leaves behind wife Cindy Mildred Esther Whitman Comtois, “Millie,” 90 Connecticut in 1965 Henry; son Christopher Henry from Maine, where he married his and wife Charlene of Sterling (and BROOKLYN – years, and spent her last year living at first wife, Sharon Alice Penney in their children, Kristen Bajorek, Mildred Esther Creamery Brook Retirement Village 1960. Together they raised their family Stephanie Antobenedetto, and Crystal Whitman Comtois, in Brooklyn. She leaves acquaintances who will dearly miss him. Pasterczyk); daughter Lisa Kuhn- “Millie,” 90, of and friends there. Millie leaves a sister Lawrence started his career at a Knight and husband John of Danielson, Brooklyn, passed Frances Griffiths of Maryland, New very young age, working in the log- (and their children Jennifer Kuhn, away on February 29 York, and two nieces Dorothy Chase ging business. He worked for years Johnathon Kuhn, and Julia Knight- at Pierce Memorial Blocker of Hampton, Connecticut and as a lead machinist, and spent the Judson); son Lawrence A. Henry Baptist Home in Lynn Comtois LaCharite of Brooklyn, last 25 years of his career as oper- of Reddick, Florida (and children Brooklyn. Millie who helped care for her this past ation and maintenance director for Lawrence Daniel and Edward); daugh- was born September year. She was predeceased by two the Killingly Board of Education. ter Laurie Fournier and husband Steve 25, 1925, daughter of William Arthur brothers, George Whitman, Robert Lawrence also owned numerous busi- of Dayville (and children Michelle Whitman and A. May Preston Whitman and a sister, Olive Whitman nesses, including Sharon’s Knits, New Gerbotowski and Corey Fournier); son Whitman of Brooklyn. She was pre- Tanner. A special thank you to the England Afghans, and New England Leroy Henry of Danielson; daughter deceased in 2014 by her husband supportive and skilled staff employed Professional Maintenance Service. He Yolanda Henry and partner Aaron of 52 years Joseph W. Comtois of by Pierce Care of Brooklyn. Mildred enjoyed any business adventure that Loiselle of Thompson, (and chil- Alexandria, Virginia. “Joe” and Millie will be interred alongside her hus- would include his family. Lawrence dren Savannah and Ethan Loiselle); moved to Alexandria, Virginia in 1962 band at Arlington National Cemetery, always had a dream to build his own stepdaughter Samantha and Josh to pursue careers in Washington, DC. Arlington, Virginia. Memorial contri- ice cream truck to bring joy to the Martinsen of Coventry, (and chil- Joe had a distinguished career with butions may be made in her memory community. This he did: he named it dren Luke, James, and Phillip); sister the Federal Department of Labor, a to the Killingly High School Alumni the “Ice Cream Express,” and served Dorothy Stillman and husband Gerald position to which he was very ded- Association, C/O David Socquet, P.O. Windham County every summer for 15 of Palermo, Maine; Mary Ray and hus- icated. Millie pursued a career in Box 75, Dayville, CT 06241. Gagnon and years. Lawrence retired the ice cream band David of Maine; and several great space and aeronautical industries as Costello Funeral Home, Danielson is truck in this region, but continued its grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. an office manager. Millie’s special in charge of the arrangements. Share a service in the sunny state of Florida. Lawrence was predeceased by wife hobby was her rose garden. After Joe memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh. Lawrence will surely be missed Sharon Alice Henry; parents Lawrence died in 2014, Millie had the courage com by everyone. He was a kindhearted, E. Henry, Sr. and Estella Henry; sisters to return to her home area after 52 jovial, respected businessman who Roberta Henry and Judith Lyon; and was devoted to his family. One of brothers Robert and Richard Henry. Lawrence’s last joys in life was the Lawrence’s legacy is a testament farmhouse he and Cindy were rebuild- to the enduring value of generosity, Robert Mathieu, 83 ing in Sterling. Sadly Lawrence didn’t humility, and hard work. He will be have the opportunity to move into the greatly missed. DANIELSON Squires (youth orgazniation of the farmhouse, which was scheduled for Calling hours were held on Saturday, - Robert (Bob) Knights of Columbus). Bob was an completion in early spring. For over March 5, followed by a funeral ser- Mathieu passed original member of the St. James 30 years, Lawrence opened his heart vice at The Danielson Church of The away surrounded by School Board and Organization. He and home to the developmentally dis- Nazarene. Burial was in Westfield his family on March served as president and founder of the abled by hosting a community com- Cemetery. tillinghastfh.com 1. He was born Kaman Aerospace Flying Club. His panion home. Through his last day June 15, 1932, son of love for service also included being an Theodell and Evelyn Auxiliary State Police from 1955-1966. (St. John) Mathieu. His love for God, family, and service He was predeceased made him an example of a respect- Mary Danielson, 92 by two brothers, Norman and Theodell ful and loving human being. He was Mathieu and one sister, Betty Tianti. always available to help others and DANIELSON - married James Alden Danielson and Bob is survived by his wife, Jeannine therefore appreciated by many. Bob Mary Danielson, 92, moved into the Danielson homestead. (Lemery) Mathieu of 61 years, his had an everlasting and great sense of passed away peace- They were happily married for 44 daughter and grandchildren James humor appreciated by all who knew fully on Sunday, years. James passed in 1999. Mary was Rankin Jr. and Tara Rankin, five him. Rest in peace sweetheart xxx- March 6. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Arthur great grandchildren and many nieces ooo. A Mass of Christian Burial was born on April 25, and Ethele (Colwell) Billings and also and nephews. Bob was educated in held on March 7 at St. James Church, 1923 in Rhode Island. by her only sister Lucy. She is sur- the Plainfield School System and in Danielson. Calling hours were held on She spent her life vived by several cousins. Funeral the military. He was a veteran of the March 6 in Tillinghast Funeral Home working for a bank service was held on March 10 in Korean Conflict, serving in the 82nd in Killingly. In lieu of flowers, send and helping people Tillinghast Funeral Home. Burial will Airborne Division Special Troops donations to Hospice and Palliative through the Red Cross. The minute be in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson. 1949-1952. He completed 25 jumps in Care of Northeastern CT, P.O. Box 632, Mary wasn’t working, she and her A calling hour was held on Thursday the Medic Division. His past achieve- Putnam, CT 06260 or St James School, mother were at the farm. In 1954 Mary at the funeral home. ments include: Past Grand Knight of 12 Franklin St., Danielson, CT 06239. St. James Council #2883 (1960-1961), tillinghastfh.com Earl Steele Jr., 64 he also mentored the Columbian CANTERBURY – Earl Steele Jr. of Steele of Brooklyn What’s On Canterbury passed away on March and Armand Email Your Mind? 1 at home. He was born in Putnam Picard of Webster, on January 2, 1952, son of the late Massachusetts, sis- Us! We’d Like to Know. Earl Steele Sr. and Eva (Mayo) Steele. ter Florence Taylor Email us your He was the husband of Linda Arnio of Plainfield, and Steele. Earl served in the Marine Corps many nieces and thoughts to: during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a nephews. A memori- adam@ meat cutter for Michael’s Market and al service was held villagernewspapers later worked for Connecticut Rubber on March 5 at The Molding in Danielson. Besides his Calvary Chapel in Canterbury. There .com wife he is survived by his brothers, are no calling hours. tillinghastfh.com Richard Steele of Danielson, Ronald Traveler Restaurant: More than a meal BY LAUREN DOMINIQUE on Interstate 84: “FOOD and BOOKS,” many authors, and many include this “My husband and I own it, and well, we SPECIAL TO THE VILLAGER was founded by the late Marty Doyle, restaurant as a must-hit spot in their do pretty much everything — the cook- UNION — Take a moment to imagine and is noted for its matchless combi- travels throughout New England. In ing and the cleaning, managing, and a calmness — seated at a round, wooden nation of thrifted books and good food recent years, the restaurant has seen an what have you; he’s the maintenance table positioned next to a large window, — with the purchase of any entrée, the actor from Law and Order, as well as sev- man, I’m the book-keeper. We’re here the steam of freshly-brewed coffee rises customer is also welcome to three free eral actors from network soap operas. and we’re always going.” from a porcelain mug and swirls in your books from their extensive dining-room It all began with Marty Doyle’s accu- The couple has made many expan- vision. Surrounding the table where you library of used books. mulating affection for reading — he was sions to the space, including a second are seated are several other tables in “The book program gives our custom- an avid reader and lover of literature. library; in addition to the hundreds of similarly peaceful locations, accompa- ers the opportunity to walk around the When his personal library started to books throughout the dining room, there nied by faces of full stomachs and excit- dining room as they sift through our overwhelm the shelves of his home, his is also a downstairs book-cellar of thou- ed eyes. Along the perimeter of the room books, and make connections with our wife told him it was time to clear out the sands of thrifted books, on sale for pur- are hundreds of books — an eclectic other guests,” says Karen Murdock, the collection — and so, Doyle thought of the chase. collection, guaranteed to catch the atten- current owner of Traveler Restaurant. idea to start “The Free Book Program.” While many of the books in their col- tion of diverse interests — inviting you “You never know who is going to walk The Free Book Program aims to share lection come from the donations they get to gander at its vastness while you wait through the door — of course, we do and spread this love of literature and has from their patrons, Karen and Art also for your breakfast to be served. attend many ‘local regulars,’ but many been a part of the Traveler Restaurant make a personal effort to replenish their This pleasant morning scene is not of customers are really travelers — peo- ever since its opening. stock, driving a 16-foot horse trailer to unfamiliar to the Traveler Restaurant ple who live on the move, truck-drivers, Following Doyle’s passing, for 23 various library sales throughout New in Union. actors, authors, and the like. The restau- years now, Karen and her husband Art England. The restaurant, which can be spotted rant is just always filled with interest- Murdock have continued the legacy of “Every day is a different day,” says by the large sign that towers over exit 74 ing, diverse people. It’s pretty unique.” the Free Book Program in addition to all Karen, “you never know what books will The restaurant has caught the eye of the general up keeping of the restaurant. be on these shelves.” B10 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 11, 2016 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

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A Call FOR SALE P235/75R15 asking $300.00 PRINTER’S ANTIQUE must see. $800 or B/O. (774)318-0004 Two matching love seats beds on aluminum rims (508)885-6831 VARIOUS DRAWERS Call (860)753-1229 W/twin mattresses taken off 1995 Chev. between 10am-7pm ELVIS PRESLEY CAM Like new and solid $20.00 PER Blazer SUV MEMORABILIA Burgundy, green leaf pattern on TAKAMINE 12 ABS Exercise Lounge SUPERLINE Used 4 weeks, like new $500 cream fabric Lawn/Garden Tractor 2 LG. WOODEN STORAGE $30 14’5” Flatbed trailer $450.00/obo STRING (508)612-9263 $200.00 each White Rider, New CONTAINERS with ramps (860)382-6886 (508)461-7479 Biomaster Treadmill $25 Both $350.00 carborator, just serviced, $50.00 ELECTRIC/ all wood 860-928-2046 good conditon new battery, new starter, ACOUSTIC GUITAR 85” Harley Davidson 9am-5pm $2000/OBO Gutter Shell leaf guard cylenoid, runs great. 2002 COMPUTER Very good condition WEBSTER- Sportster 1000cc Rebuilt system NEW Asking $600 obo. ACCUSYNC 50 NEC w/hard shell case $325 IN HOME SALE! Motor 508-736-7841 For sale... OLD CHERRY DINING Original boxes (508)867-2130 $100.00 Fender Stratocaster Christmas Decor (38) 4 ft. pcs. aluminum Mexican made Department 56 Silhouettes Nuwave Induction CAMPER FOR TABLE LEATHER JACKET guards, 16 end caps, (8 blue/white excellent Decorative Prints cooktop New $45 $100 Black, size 2XL KITCHEN CHAIRS SALE left, 8 right) Made for a condition $350 or BO Lawn Chairs Call (508)960-9163 with zip-out lining 2000 Keystone Sprinter 10’x12’x8 TENT W/BOOT 5-in. gutter, includes glass tank for reptiles 30”Hgt x and much more. Very nice, MANY HARD COVER 12”width x19 1/2” depth $10 26’ Fifth wheel $50 screws .Musket Brown By appt. only no calls after 7pm in extra good condition BOOKS 774-272-0821 (508)949-7539 Adult Power Wheel clean non-smoking, sleeps 8 Asking $485 CHILD’S ROLLTOP DESK Made by FMC, Chair Asking w/slide out table, bunks, (508)779-0595 Tires and Rims 5 of ea. $20 zippers at sleeve cuffs SPARE TIRE P225/60R16 $1500.00 Cash sofa-bed and queen bedroom, WESTERN new awning, electric brake and OLD WESTERN SADDLE $75 EAGLE GA WITH RIM $90 Each 8 NFL SIlver SUPER hitch included. $50 HANDICAPPED SCOOTER Call (860)774-7615 $45.00 (508)885-6977 SADDLES BOWL COINS Asking $7000 OBO with 2 brand new batteries evenings 3 PUMP JACKS $800.00 Leave message ALUMINUM FOLDING ELECTRIC CHORD ORGAN 14” Trail Good Condition $25 Tool Sheds $100.00 860-774-6507 RAMP LIVINGROOM SET $60.00 Old Made of Texture 1-11 15”Tex Tan Trail W/Breast col- (860)933-3828 $800.00 BY LANE Comic Books numbers Carpet Cleaner- Hoover 8x8 $775 lar very good condition HOLLYWOOD SOFA CAR SUNROOF 8x10 $960 $300 1s New $100.00 LIFT CHAIR New $1700 $100.00 8x12 $1050 13” Circle Y yough show Light Blue Batman Lamp & Clock Two glass table tops 8x16 $1375 w/breast collar like new $275.00 Asking $400 $1000.00 $50.00-each FOR SALE HOMEMADE PINE Delivered Built On-Site $750 Call MATCHING CHAIR COFFEE TABLE HOUSEHOLD CANADIAN PINE HUTCH Other Sizes Available (508)832-3029 Dishes New and Old. AND OTTOMAN AND TWO END TABLES 860-974-0614 $225.00 CALL (413)324-1117 (508)885-3136 ITEMS New: $1398 $100.00 Asking $300 (860)888-5207 14 cu. ft. GE What’s On Angle Iron Cutter Dept 56 Silhouette ANTIQUE LAMP JUG Email Your Mind? 100 GENERAL Collectibles SELF-DEFROSTING Sold as a set 3 pieces For Shelving COAL STOVE-HARMOND FREEZER $600 $40.00 Us! We’d Like to Know. with blower. Email us your 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Lawn Chairs $150.00 Normally Sells For $700 Includes 15 bags of coal (508)612-9263 ANTIQUE CROQUET SET thoughts to: 130 YARD SALES (508)461-7479 $90 OBO $475 Decorative prints $40.00 adam@ (508)476-2497 508-943-2174 villagernewspapers ESTATE SALE Call 5pm-8:30pm And Much more! Mattress New SMALL COFFEE TABLE .com March 11 and March 12 DELTA 10” TILTING Fri. 10-2 & Sat. 10-3 (508)867-6546 ARBOR UNISAW HO Scale Train Queen PillowTop $35.00 By Appointment only Mattress Heisey glass, Antiques, with sliding table attachment Collection $1,300 Collectibles, Maple dining set, Back yard No Calls after 7pm with Box Spring ELECTRIC BASE BOARD Couch/chairs, Bennington bdrm adventures GRIZZLY 3 H.P. SHAPER 508-949-7539 300 ft of slot car track in Original Plastic $150 $25.00 set, Hutches, Washer/Dryer, (60s-70s) $85 Call (774)230-6285 Linens, Housewares, etc. Solid cedar play set FREEZER - FRIGIDAIRE W/ tree house Slide, RBI PLANER WITH DROP LEAF CART CASH ONLY! Upright 13.7 cu. ft. 1/2 ton hoist 3 phs $100 Mirror 36” x30” $50 $5.00 for 9:30am entry daily. Swing and baby swing MOBILE BASE $200.00 $50.00 Pr car ramps $20 1364 Rte 169 Excellent condition Works Good Peachtree Forge SWORD SET N. Woodstock Paid $2500 new Call 508-943-6179 Model A parts $300 top mount round Trenching Bucket 12” Kids Wooden Train set $50.00 Watch for parking signs Asking vanity sink Wide Heavy Duty Electric Guitar 74 tracks, train, silo, 3 utility trailer springs $1500.00 black with black high Hardly ever used looks $50 barn, $50 (774)293-0457 end fixtures $250 END TABLE W/DRAWER FLEA MARKET SELLERS Extra cars and Pieces $40 like New! New $1590 Amp $60.00 20 years of very good (508)867-4546 60-70 pieces of marble Asking $800.00 Bar Stools $50 $75 Hollywood style 6 bulb items clearing out house END TABLE W/ TWO but don’t want hassle of Mint condition Fax machine FULL LENGTH MINK light fixture $100 Hydraulic Jackhammer 1940-41 buick DRAWERS yard sale come and 6 Armed Bar stools $20 COAT for Skid-steer Loader, engine head $50 All in excellent $50.00 make an offer ! $100.00 each (508)826-9237 Size 12New $2,400 Mini-excavators, condition! backhoes, & excavators. 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Meticulous Call $600.00 Firm custom made TV-SONY One owner HUSQVARNA LAWN (860)-928-2046; Bedoom Set-Pine 860-774-1021 Call On board radius 24” 2-door coupe, bronze, TRACTOR leave phone number (6 Piece) (413)245-9651 if no answer. dresser. 3 quick lock includes owners manual, power seats, leather, Entertainment Center, YTH24V48LS, 24hrs, Brand Queen bed, triple dresser remote control and power locks, sunroof Corner-Oak w/ Gold Framed Wall New, 24hp Briggs, Hydro, Push Sander $50.00 fixtures hockey figure Mirror,Bureau,Night & goal tender. cables. V6 stand. Like new Magnovox Tv Mirror 29x41”$50.00 Fabricated Deck, Concourse Walker 2hp, $25.00 99000miles $750.00 Bagger/Blower, 48in Deck. Excellent condition. 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298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 505 APARTMENTS FOR 200 GEN. BUSINESS WANTED RENT 205 BOATS Route TOWN OF STURBRIDGE Old Town Canoe Nice large efficiency in country WEBSTER setting. Easy commute. 1931 old town 18’ 169 LIFEGUARD Includes appliances & laundry restored Maine guide on premises. canoe. Antiques SUMMER JOB $550/Month Clear resin coated, 884 Worcester St. One Year Lease 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 745 RECREATIONAL Mahogany gun wales Southbridge MA The Town of Webster Credit, References & Security 700 AUTOMOTIVE And caned seats is seeking applications Deposit Required. 2000 PONTIAC Dodge 1500 pickup. 98’ VEHICLES for a Lifeguard position a third seat mahogany Please call MONTANA 110,000 Miles MOTOR HOME Looking To Purchase during the summer 720 CLASSICS 133,471 miles caned seat and back Antiques at Webster Memorial Beach. 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Price On-Site Estate Sales through March 25, 2016 Excellent cond. 1/2+ acre $15000/OBO 133,471 miles Reduced! 16FT DEEP And and are available either on line FWD, Four Cylinder Town water and town Fully loaded Fishing Machine Series Estate Auctions at 2.4 L, 7 Passenger Call (508)335-3948 sewer Great condition FM161. 40HP Johnson www.webster-ma.gov 1990 CADDY Extras $14,861.00 CALL MIKE ANYTIME $800 or BO Local Motor. Galvanized or $42,900 47000 Miles (774)200-5152 508-867-3420 Trailer. Used minimally. (774)230-1662 DPW Office or best offer Excelent Shape News Ask for Dan Like new/showroom 23 Cudworth Rd. (508)612-9263 Jeep Liberty Limited 774-297-9279 condition. Stored in Webster, MA 01570 (508)461-7479 2003 4x4 M – F 7:00 am to 2:30 pm heated garage. $3000.00 Own a Piece of BUICK CADILLAC Only 81k mi. “Please mail to the address PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE DEVILLE DTS Excellent/very good cond. 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Everything works Fair condition 300 HELP WANTED [email protected] $12,000 Good for campground $14 an hour 550 MOBILE HOMES starts right up and runs Email resume to or call Call $2500.00/OBO $800/OBO [email protected] KROPF/WEDGEWOOD 860-352-0913 774-318-7014 352-552-7464 774-261-5503 305 BUSINESS PARK MODEL TRAILER Park Model Trailer with addition OPPORTUNITIES 313 CLERICAL High View Camp Ground in West Brookfield MORTGAGE SERVICING Corvette 1987 Many new improvements CLERK Red with ground effect Call for more information Prepares commitment letters if interested new brakes in good and closing packages. This is seasonal FOUND HERE! condition asking $6700 Performs data entry for new Price: $25,000 (508)278-2809 mortgages and related clerical Call Pat functions. Processes 508-873-6312 215 CAMPING mortgage payoffs and 5TH WHEEL 310 GENERAL HELP maintains real estate tax payment records. Local WANTED LOUVERED To apply email resume TAILGATE to [email protected] News Hold on to your Will fit full sized truck 62” FINANCIAL SERVICE $100.00 or best offer SPECIALIST 314 FOOD SERVICES TEKONSHA PRODIGY Opens new deposit accounts, takes/approves consumer Experienced Line Cook P2 BRAKE CONTROL moment in time... loan applications and cross- & Pizza Maker will handle up to 4 axles sells other credit union Apply in person $125.00 products and services Village Pizza Restaurant To apply email 487 Main St., Sturbridge Photo Reprints Available, 860-412-0119 resume to 508-347-8177 FOUND HERE! Co-op Campsite, [email protected] Ask for George or Bob on dead-end road From All Of Our Publications 575 VACATION RENTALS Quiet area, walk to the lake,go fishing or put HAMPTON 400 SERVICES CAPE COD TIME your boat in. 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Disclosure- Based on 72 months @ 2.9% TAX, Title, Registration and fees not included. Qualified buyers must finance through dealer. All deals final and paid in full at LUXAUTOWEST.COM point of purchase. Pictures are illustration purposes only. 508.276.0800 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, March 11, 2016 B13

*Taxes, license, title, insurance and $349 doc. fee extra. Excludes $350 disposition fee due at lease end. Zero security deposit. $650 acquisition fee is included. Lessee pays maintenance, excess wear and tear and $0.15 per mile charge for all mileage over 12,000 miles per year. **Rebate from Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. ^ $17.92 is due monthly for every $1,000 financed at 1.9% x 60 months. ^^$16.67 is due monthly for every $1,000 financed at 0% x 60 months. †$1,000 Recent College Grad Rebate on 2015 Corolla and 2015 Prius C: 6 months prior to or 2 years after graduation, proof of employment, no derogatory credit. ††$750 Military Rebate: Must be active duty. Program only available to customers with well-qualified credit through Toyota Financial Services. Not all customers will qualify. Delivery must be taken from dealer stock by 3/21/16 and is subject to availability.

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