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Photo Courtesy Pictured from left: Donna Copeland, Executive Director CLAWC and NE Chamber President, Herbert Czermak, CLAWC Owner, David T. Panteleakos, CLAWC Owner and Donna LaHaie, CLAWC Director of Financial Services. Row 2: Ann-Marie Aubrey, Killingly Town Planner, Mary Calorio, Killingly Town Manager and Jill St. Clair, Killingly Economic Development Coordinator. Row 3: Betti Kuszaj, Executive Director of the NE CT Chamber, Lynn Weaver, Treasurer of the NE CT Chamber and VP of Farm Credit East, Shawn Johnston, VP of NE CT Chamber and Doug Porter, Trustee of NE CT Chamber and owner of Woodstock Building Associates.

DAYVILLE — After 20 years of planning and the garage, a large two story great room for dining and for the retired citizens in our region. Through the last 18 months of construction, Country Living at entertainment, café, Irish pub, movie theater, family years, we have been so impressed by our local town Westview Commons, a new 75 unit independent and gathering center, library, outdoor gazebo with walk- officials for their assistance with navigating and assisted living facility located at 117 Ware Rd. in ing trails, gardens and a large exterior water feature guidance in establishing such a significant property Dayville opened its doors on Sept. 14. at the entrance. in our local area. To celebrate the opening, a ribbon cutting cere- “We greatly appreciate all of the support we have “Also, working with Provost & Rovero, Inc. and mony was held at the facility with local town offi- received for this significant investment in our com- Engineered Construction International, Inc. out of cials and members of the Northeast Connecticut munity,” stated David T. Panteleakos, Executive Plainfield for our architectural/engineering designs Chamber of Commerce. The $19.5 million project Vice President and one of the owners of Westview and construction management services made all touts a 115,000 square foot state-of-the-art two story Commons. “Dating back to 1999, we began the quest building including a lower level indoor parking for establishing this type of housing and services Turn To WESTVIEW page ­­­A3 ISMA big-block supermodifieds return to Thompson for World Series

THOMPSON — Officials from the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) announced today that the Big-Block Supermodifieds of the International Supermodified Association (ISMA) will be returning to Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park for the 58th Annual World Series of Speedway Racing. The ISMA Supermodifieds are one of 19 divisions that will be racing at Thompson as part of the World Series from Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 11. The breathtaking Big-Block Supermods will compete for 50 laps and join the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour season Photo Courtesy finale along with the PASS Super Late Models on the final The ISMA Big Block Supermodifieds have been added to the schedule day of racing. for the World Series of Speedway Racing at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Turn To ISMA page ­­­A7 Solar projects underway Local event to honor Vietnam veterans at Brooklyn schools WILLIMANTIC — The behalf of a grateful Nation. To thank and honor Vietnam Windham Region Chamber of This national commem- veterans including former BROOKLYN — Solar proj- will also be selling off Zero Commerce’s Military Service oration was authorized by POW’s and MIA’s and their ect installations are official- Emission Renewable Energy Council and the Windham Congress, established under families, and to highlight the ly underway at Brooklyn Credits, or ZRECs, generat- Region Veterans Coffeehouse the Secretary of Defense and service of our Armed Forces, Middle School and Brooklyn ing another $70,000 a year in will honor all Vietnam Era launched by the President the contributions of our fed- Elementary School. These new revenues over the next veterans for their service and of the United States. The eral agencies, non-government projects position the town to fifteen years CSW Energy, a sacrifice on Saturday, Oct. 3 Department of Defense relies on organizations, and at home realize combined savings of Connecticut-based solar proj- at 10 a.m. Any veteran who its Commemorative Partners, American citizens, to highlight approximately $170,000 a year ect developer, is managing serviced at any time on active like the Chamber, to bring the the technology, science and in energy costs over the next the projects on behalf of the duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, ceremony to life in hometown medical advances made during twenty or more years by pro- Brooklyn Board of Education regardless of location, during America. the war and to recognize the viding nearly 100 percent of (Brooklyn BOE). the period of Nov. 1, 1955 to May The United States Vietnam contributions and sacrifices each school’s required elec- Brooklyn BOE’s roof-mount- 15, 1975, is eligible to receive a War Commemoration exists to tricity from onsite solar. In Turn To VETERANS page ­­­A3 Turn To SOLAR page ­­­A7 Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin on fulfill the following objectives: addition to savings, the town A2 • Friday, October 2, 2020 Villager Newspapers Amelia Earhart visits Northeastern Connecticut

Blumenthal.” explorer, of New York in his mother’s pened and where in the Pacific her life “Mrs. Amelia Earhart Putnam, best New England home overlooking Long ended. After seeing old photos of possible known woman aviatrix, was added to Island Sound.” (https://www.ameli- wreckage near a tiny island now known Killingly the list of famous personages who have aearhartmuseum.org/AmeliaEarhart/ as Nikumaroro Island, noted deep-sea at visited Danielson informally when NewsClips/clip310207.htm). scientist Robert Ballard, who found 300 she passed through here Sunday after- “Putnam first met Earhart in 1928, the wreckage of the Titanic, continues noon, stopping for gasoline and chat- when he was searching for a woman the search. “Until recently, Dr. Ballard ting sociably with the station manag- pilot to be the first to fly across the accepted the Navy’s version of Earhart’s MARGARET er, A. P. Burns. Her encounter with Atlantic, albeit with a male flight crew fate: On July 2, 1937, near the end of their WEAVER State Officer Lionel Poirier over on the at the controls. Grandson of the publish- round-the-world flight, the aviator and Brooklyn road, however, was neither ing company’s founder, Putnam had a her navigator, Fred Noonan, vanished business nor social, yet it ended pleas- taste for adventure and hit the jackpot a over the Pacific. After a lengthy and t’s hard to believe that it’s October antly enough. Officer Poirier stopped the year earlier, by publishing We, Charles costly search, the Navy concluded on already. Keeping that in mind I decided intrepid flyer, who was operating a large Lindberg’s best selling account of his July 18, 1937, that the two died shortly once again to look back through the sedan, to inquire why she was stepping historic solo flight from New York to after crashing into the ocean. But in years and see what was happening in along at the rate of fifty miles an hour. Paris. Putnam realized that if he could 2012, an old friend presented Dr. Ballard Killingly in Octobers past. This time I She explained that she was competent to publish the story of the first woman to with a startling alternative.” According chose to look at extracts Marilyn Labbe handle the machine and that she had not make the journey, he would score anoth- to an August 12, 2019 New York Times had done from 1933. The following were thought that speed unreasonable under er blockbuster… article by Julie Cohn, plans are under- from the Oct. 5, 1933 Windham County the driving conditions existing at the “The historic flight left Newfoundland way to continue the search. To read Transcript. time. After some friendly discussion of on June 17 and touched down in Wales more and see a map of Earhart’s pro- “The Sunday matinee at the Orpheum the laws of the state, Mrs. Putnam was 20 hours and 49 minutes later. Although posed route go to https://www.nytimes. Theatre, operated last week for the first permitted to go with a warning to use Earhart sourly compared her role as com/2019/08/12/science/amelia-ear- time, proved to be a popular feature and due care.” passenger to that of ‘a sack of potatoes’ it hart-search-robert-ballard.html. was well attended.” I found that article fascinating since, made her world famous, just as Putnam The mail is being checked although “Miss Georgia Burroughs’ kinder- although I had heard of Amelia Earhart, planned.” (The Connecticut Magazine the Killingly Historical and Genealogical garten opened Tuesday morning with I had not known she had married. I had this most intriguing article. (MSP 9, Center is closed. Please send your the following twelve pupils: Mary and was curious to find out more so did a The George Palmer Putnam Collection membership renewals to P.O. Box 265 Kathleen Brennan, Valerie Caron, Google search. I was not disappointed of Amelia Earhart Papers, courtesy of Danielson, CT 06239. Janice Danielson, Hope and Patricia in the number of sites offering infor- Purdue University Archives). Gilbert, Charles and Marilyn Mills, mation. Did you know that Amelia Amelia gained even more renown Margaret M. Weaver Killingly Jacqueline Roberts, Oswald Street, Jr., even had an Eastern Connecticut con- when she made her first solo flight cross Municipal Historian, September 2020. Ross Urquhart, Jr. and Gordon Wood.” nection? The following was extracted the Atlantic on May 20-21, 1932. Flying Thanks to Marilyn Labbe for the 1933 Perhaps you recognize your name or from a Feb. 7, 1931 New York Times alone and non-stop she left Harbor Grace, newspaper extracts. For additional infor- that of a relative. article: “Amelia Earhart weds G. P. Newfoundland, Canada, and 15 hours mation email me at margaretmweaver@ “Moses H. Berthiaume, better known Putnam but Atlantic Flier Will Remain later arrived in Londonderry, Northern gmail.com or visit the Killingly Historical as Mose the Druggist, has been hon- ‘Miss Earhart’ for Business Purposes Ireland. “The feat made Earhart an & Genealogical Center Wed. or Sat. 10-4 ored by election to the presidency of the and Writing...Married in the Home of instant world wide sensation and proved (when it reopens) or www.killinglyhis- Southern New England Rexall Club, an the Bridegroom’s Mother in a Fishing she was a courageous and able pilot. torical.org. or call 860-779-7250 (when organization which includes all Rexall Village in Connecticut.” “Noank, Conn., On August 24–25, she made the first the Historical Center reopens). Like us at dealers in New England. The annual con- Feb. 7-Secure from the eyes of the mil- solo, nonstop flight by a woman across Facebook at www.facebook.com/killing- vention has been held this week at the lions who have acclaimed her America’s the United States, from Los Angeles to lyhistoricalsociety. Mail for the Killingly Statler Hotel in Boston. Mr. Berthiaume, most famous aviatrix, Miss Amelia Newark, New Jersey, in about 19 hours.” Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. or who has been first vice-president, deliv- Earhart, slender blonde social service (pioneersofflight.si.edu/content/ame- the Killingly Historical and Genealogical ered an address on Tuesday to the 500 worker, who has been the only woman lia-earhart-solos-atlantic). Center should be sent to PO Box 265, druggists and members of their families to fly the Atlantic in an airplane, was Unfortunately Amelia Earhart’s story Danielson, Connecticut 06329 who attended. He was accompanied to married here at noon today to George had a tragic ending. To this day investi- Boston by Mrs. Berthiaume and Nathan Palmer Putnam, publisher, author and gators still don’t know exactly what hap-

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V­ illager Newspapers Friday, October 2, 2020 • A3 Chamberlin Mill: Moving forward in the time of Covid-19 Accuracy Watch The Villager Newspapers is com- WOODSTOCK — Though Covid- mitted to accuracy in all its news 19 has limited public activities for reports. Although numerous safe- Woodstock’s historic Chamberlin Mill guards are in place to ensure accu- this year, it has not stopped progress. rate reporting, mistakes can occur. Construction has proceeded apace Confirmed fact errors will be cor- this season. Volunteers, masked and rected at the top right hand corner physically distanced, undertook criti- of page A3 in a timely manner. cal drainage work on the Mill’s main If you find a mistake call (860) entrance side in the spring. Then, the 928-1818 or e-mail charlie@villager- project was turned over to Sig Swanberg newspapers.com. of SAS Construction to complete site preparations according to specifications from J&D Civil Engineers. When this work was finished, volunteers again took over to build a wide deck con- WESTVIEW necting to the Mill’s main level. This continued from page A1­­­ deck will allow all visitors, including those in wheelchairs, easy access to the the difference for us. Their expertise building. Incorporated into the deck, and coordination with local contractors and still under construction, is a shed was perfectly executed; and they deliv- for the 1928 Studebaker engine that is ered the building ahead of schedule. credited with keeping Chamberlin Mill Additionally, working with Michael alive for several decades of operation Alberts, Vice-President & Senior after waterpower mechanisms were Commercial Loan Officer at Jewett destroyed in the Great Flood of 1936. City Savings Bank for the financing of Heading the volunteer deck and shed this significant investment in our local construction project is Leo Morissette, Photo Courtesy area could not have been handled any a recently retired Woodstock contrac- smoother. Lastly, we are truly grateful tor and good friend of the Mill. Leo Andy Quigley screwing down decking planks. to our neighbors for being so patient has donated not only his labor but with the many disruptions and incon- also lumber to this project, cutting the veniences that go along with a construc- Mill’s cost for the combined deck and years ago by Mystic Seaport volunteers, itself undergone reconstruction in the tion project of this magnitude.” engine project approximately in half. spearheaded by Nate Rosebrooks, and time of Covid under the guidance of vol- Residents officially began moving Working with Leo on the construction is ready to be teamed up again with the unteer Amanda Bennett, a marketing into Westview Commons on Sept. 14 are George French, Andy Quigley, and saw to produce Chamberlin Mill’s first and graphic arts professional. Under a and anyone interested in learning more Nate Rosebrooks. Generous Friends lumber in fifty years. Capacity Building Grant from The Last about the facility may look them up on of Chamberlin Mill have provided all Under the stewardship of Chamberlin Green Valley, Amanda has also guided their Web site at www.westviewcom- necessary funding for this part of the Mill, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit corpora- Chamberlin Mill, Inc. in creating a new mons.com or call (860) 428-2230 for more overall mill revitalization. The building tion, the revitalized site will be open digital newsletter. The first edition of information or a private tour. committee guiding this and other proj- for public display and demonstrations, the newsletter has just been published. ects for Chamberlin Mill, Inc. includes to share the history of Woodstock’s To receive a copy, or to sign up for George French, Jean McClellan, Leo rare historic sawmill and its place in future copies, see the website above. Morissette, Andy Quigley, Nate New England’s early lumber industry. We are eager to share our progress. Rosebrooks, Evelyn Cole Smith, and The Chamberlin site has been used for Chamberlin Mill, Inc. is deeply grate- Myron Stachiw. grist and sawmill operations since the ful to the loyal donors, corporate spon- While less visible at the moment 1700s, and retains the gears, pulleys sors, non-profit and private funding than the exterior construction, work on and belts of earlier water power days. agencies, and volunteers who are mak- rebuilding the Mill’s 1873 Lane #1 saw It is believed to be the only public- ing it possible to revitalize Woodstock’s is well underway, and it is hoped that ly accessible early circular sawmill in rare historic sawmill. At every turn by next year the saw will once again Connecticut still dedicated to its origi- the community has come forward to be connected to the Studebaker engine nal use. support us in our work, and for that we that provided it power over a half centu- Progress on work at Chamberlin Mill cannot give enough thanks. ry ago. This engine was rebuilt several may be followed on the website, www. chamberlinmill.org. This website has www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com efforts, particularly with the dedicated Centreville Bank programs to help those impacted by the pandemic and others in developing new Charitable Foundation skills.” The funds provided to Madonna Place donates to nonprofits will be used to provide basic needs to families impacted by COVID-19. The PUTNAM — The Centreville Bank Northeast Placement Services, Inc. Charitable Foundation has awarded grant will be directed to help build funding to Madonna Place, Norwich, an education and training center to and Northeast Placement Services, increase the knowledge and skill-base Inc., (NEPS), South Woodstock, of differently abled adults in the organi- today announced Harold M. Horvat, zation’s Lawn and Janitorial Program. bank President, CEO and Chairman. The Centreville Bank Charitable Centreville Bank owns Putnam Bank, Foundation was established as a non- which operates eight offices in Eastern profit, charitable organization in 2006 by Connecticut. the Board of Trustees to further the phil- “We recognize the critical services anthropic mission of the bank. For more that Madonna Place and NEPS provide information, visit https://www.cen- to the local community,” said Horvat. trevillebank.com/Community/Local- “We hope that this support helps to Support/Community-Commitment. sustain these organizations’ outreach

Police Logs Putnam police log PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department reports the following recent arrests. Derek Brooks, age 36, of Putnam was arrested on Sept. 19 for Creating a Public Disturbance. Kyle Bentley, age 28, of Putnam was arrested on Sept. 21 for Breach of Peace and Disorderly Conduct. Israel Rivera, age 34, of Willimantic was arrested on Sept. 26 for Operating After Suspension, operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, and Driving Too Fast for Conditions. Andre Smith, age 41, of Woodstock was arrested on Sept. 25 for Evading, Operating Without a License, a Stop Sign Violation, and Interfering with an Officer. Kenneth Demers, age 47, of Putnam was arrested on Sept. 25 for Creating a Public Disturbance.

VETERANS continued from page A1­­­ made by our Allies, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Republic of Korea and Thailand. In addition to the official Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, veterans will receive a letter from the President of the United States, and citations from Congressman Courtney and the Lt. Governor, Susan Bysiewicz. The event is free for any Vietnam Veteran and family member. Veterans are encouraged to remain in their cars during the ceremony in order to prop- erly social distance. The event will be recorded live and broadcast over 91.1 FM. Each Vietnam Veteran MUST reg- ister themselves for the event no later than Thursday at WindhamChamber. com in order to receive the honor. For more information please contact the Chamber at 860-423-6389. A4 • Friday, October 2, 2020 Villager Newspapers Create new garden beds this fall

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Sunoco back on board as World Series presenting sponsor

THOMPSON — Officials from October 10 is now known as teams to let them know they the American-Canadian Tour the Budweiser Modified Open. appreciate their involvement (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series Entries have already been with auto racing.” (PASS) have announced the received from Chase Dowling The Sunoco World Series of addition of several big sponsors and Jeff Gallup among others for Speedway Racing card includes for the 58th Annual World Series the $5,000-to-win event. 19 divisions across three days of Speedway Racing on Oct. 9-11 The Boston Beer Company of of racing from Friday, Oct. 9 to at Connecticut’s Thompson Boston, Mass. is attaching three Sunday, Oct. 11. The NASCAR Speedway Motorsports Park. of their internationally-recog- Whelen Modified Tour, ISMA Sunoco, Budweiser, and the nized brands to feature events Big Block Supermodifieds, Boston Beer Company are on Sunday, Oct. 11. Thompson’s Budweiser Modified Open, partnering with event promot- local Limited Sportsmen and SK ACT-type Late Model Open, ers Cris Michaud and Tom Light Modified divisions will be 350 Supermodified Open, and Mayberry to help support the known as the Samuel Adams NEMA Midgets are just some of three-day racing festival. Limited Sportsmen and Twisted the highlights on the busy card. Sunoco has agreed to return Tea SK Light Modifieds, respec- A three-day general admis- as the World Series presenting tively, for their 20-lap main sion ticket for the Sunoco World sponsor. For many years, the events. The visiting NEMA Lite Series of Speedway Racing is auto racing extravaganza has Midgets are receiving sponsor- $55 for adults and $15 for kids been known as the Sunoco World ship from Truly Hard Seltzer. ages 12 and under. Advance Series of Speedway Racing. Both Budweiser and Boston tickets can be purchased by vis- Along the way, Sunoco Race Beer Company products will iting https://happsnow.com/ Fuels have been used by top be served in the Thompson event/Thompson-Speedway- divisions and series throughout Speedway concession area Motorsports-Park-YHPQ/ New England. The latest agree- during the Sunoco World Series WORLD-SERIES--NO2QX. Pit ment continues this long-stand- weekend. Sunoco Race Fuels passes will be sold at the track ing partnership of the nation’s will be available in the paddock and are $75 for adults and $40 for leading high-performance fuel area for all teams. kids ages 12 and under. brand and the Northeast’s big- “We’re excited to have Sunoco, For more information about gest auto racing event. Budweiser, and Boston Beer the Sunoco World Series of Longtime Thompson Company as World Series part- Speedway Racing schedule, Speedway partner Budweiser, ners,” ACT managing partner contact the ACT offices at (802) part of the Anheuser-Busch Cris Michaud said. “Support 244-6963, [email protected], or InBev brewing company, is also from companies like these is visit www.acttour.com/thomp- joining the Sunoco World Series part of what makes it possible son-speedway. You can also program. The 75-lap Tour-type for us to go to the race track. We get updates on Facebook and Modified Open on Saturday, encourage all of our fans and Twitter at @ACTTour. For camping information and general Thompson Speedway THE SIDING STORE INC. inquires, call (860) 923-2280, Siding • Roofing • Windows • Decks • Sunrooms email oval@thompsonspeed- way.com, or visit www.thomp- Fall Pricing sonspeedway.com. 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Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. – Benjamin Franklin www.860Local.com A6 • Friday, October 2, 2020 Villager Newspapers The positive solution is American optimism

I awoke this morning, think- are in danger of tearing apart You can be a positive person yet to take those of us in the middle ing, “When pessimists pick up the very fabric of our nation. I disagree with this nominees’ who believe this nation and our a brick, they throw it, but when believe our national character Positively rulings from the bench, but values are worth saving, to rise optimists pick up the same is in danger of being scarred Speaking optimistic people do not try to up without a brick in our hand brick, they build something forever, and in the process, damage those with whom they and say enough is enough. positive and useful.” altering our very way of life. disagree. Optimistic people I believe it will be “American GARY W. There is much in the news The rational majority of people MOORE enter debates believing some- Optimism” that will save us. as I pen this column about across the nation must stand thing better will come because The silent majority of us in Judge Amy Comey Barrett up and reject the violence in of the discussion. Positive peo- the middle must demand more and her spiritual beliefs. She is the streets and political vitriol risen Jesus to his side to pro- ple believe that others with and better from our elected an enthusiastic participant in that is pulling us apart. claim, “Blessed are those who differences of opinion can still officials. Write your represen- her Roman Catholic faith and Optimistic people do not believe but have not seen.” work together for the better- tatives in all branches of gov- that seems to offend some and react this way to ideological Judge Amy Coney Barrett, ment of our nation and world. ernment and on both sides of frighten others. How is it we’ve differences. by all accounts, lives the life of An optimist will not throw the aisle and tell them enough come back to this point? No nation in history has a faithful believer and again, bricks, damage other people’s is enough. Right now, they are Criticize her for her rulings shared, nurtured, and pros- it seems to offend some and property and physically harm only hearing from the extreme on the bench. Her political ide- pered, with such power- threaten others. Within twen- others over ideological differ- pessimists on both sides, and ology is certainly fair game and ful optimism as the United ty-four hours, her faith has ences. When an optimist has a as such, it is the vocal and neg- open fir debate. Roe v Wade, States of America. When been dragged through the mud brick in hand, they build some- ative minority that will drive the Affordable Care Act ... there people talk about “American and her family criticized. I read thing positive and beautiful. us over the cliff unless we stop are many areas of her public, Exceptionalism,” I believe we an opinion commentator who I am confident that ratio- them. professional and ideological are talking about our optimis- said it was wrong for her to nal people on both sides of the I believe in “American life that can be debated, but I tic spirit and positive belief adopt two children with dif- political debate can find com- Optimism.” I believe in the col- believe there is one area that in our future. I don’t believe ferent skin pigmentation from mon ground and return our lective “us.” is off limits and that’s her fam- we are smarter or better than Haiti, as it caused them some nation from the brink. I believe What will you do today with ily. And when it comes to her other nations, but I am cer- type of psychological damage. in American Optimism. But let your brick? faith, politicians should tread tain that it has always been our Another criticized her for not me assure you that believing very lightly. Unless her faith is optimism in our future that has aborting a child with down-syn- in optimism is only half the Gary W. Moore is a free- leading her to break the law or propelled us into world lead- drome. Are there no limits? battle. We must rise togeth- lance columnist, speaker, and have some life view that is so ership. I believe the ultimate I’ll not comment on her politi- er and demand an end to the author of three books includ- extreme as to be completely out optimism is our history of faith cal leanings, but I’ll fervently vitriol that’s tearing us apart. ing the award-winning, criti- of the American mainstream, that has created the founda- defend with deep admiration, Both extreme sides will stand cally acclaimed, “Playing with which she does not ... her faith tion of our constitution and is this judge, and her family for and point fingers at the other the Enemy.” Follow Gary on should also be off limits. woven tightly into the fabric of not only practicing but living side, but I assure you, it is com- Twitter @GaryWMoore721 and How did we get here? our nation. out their faith. ing from the extremes on both at www.garywmoore.com. The ideological differences Scripture speaks of Thomas You can be an optimist and sides. Those in the extremes are stretching us to limits that and how his doubts brought a not like the President’s choice. will never admit fault, it’s going

HIKING TOGETHER BREAKFAST WITH THE LEGION

Photo Courtesy The Putnam Rotary Interact Club and friends hiked a portion of the Air Line Trail in Thompson to the Tri State Marker with guidance of Ranger John Kochinskas. The Photo Courtesy next Interact meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Gazebo at Riverside Park in The Benson-Fluegel American Legion Post #111 of Woodstock honored three veteran Thompson. Students ages 12 -18 from the surrounding towns are welcome. The Interact members of the Post on Saturday, Sept. 26 at a recruitment breakfast held on the club’s main focus is community service, so you need community service hours, this club Post grounds. Edward Gilmore was honored for 50 years of continuous service in may be just what you are looking for. For information: 860 -933-8603. From left: Tom and The American Legion. Ernest St. Jean and Kenneth Marvin were presented “quilts Leah Cutler, Tuesdie Kochinskas, Katie Lamontange, Brayden Cutler, Kaylin Kochinskas, of valor” for their honorable service to our country. The trio seated (l to r) Gilmore, Ranger John Kochinskas, Putnam Rotarian Marcy Dawley, Sierra Girard, Putnam Rotarian St. Jean and Marvin are pictured with Post #111 Commander Glenn Boies (standing Roberta Rocchetti and Mike Rocchetti. right) and District #4 Commander Ronald P. Coderre.

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DANIELSON — Danielson resident, Scholarship Awards Program gives to represent superior value in high- Marshall Hudon, received a $1,000 over thirty awards, ranging from $1,000 er education. Our Bangor campus and award from the Sigma Beta Delta (ΣΒΔ) – $1,500, to qualifying members for use off-campus satellite education center in Fellowship Program. Sigma Beta Delta in their academic studies. Each local Northern Maine both provide advanced is a scholastic honor society that rec- chapter nominates one new qualifying knowledge in business; health and ognizes academic achievement among SBD member for the awards each aca- education; pharmacy studies; science students in the fields of business, man- demic year. Recipients of the scholar- and humanities; as well as communi- agement, and administration. ships are required to provide proof of cation. In addition, Husson University Hudon is a senior who is current- future education enrollment in order to has a robust adult learning program. ly enrolled in Husson University’s receive the award.” According to a recent analysis of tui- Bachelor of Science in Integrated For more than 120 years, Husson tion and fees by U.S. News & World Technology with a concentration in University has prepared future leaders Report, Husson University is one of the computer information systems/Master to handle the challenges of tomorrow most affordable private colleges in New of Business Administration (MBA) pro- through innovative undergraduate and England. For more information about gram. He is a member of the University’s graduate degrees. With a commitment educational opportunities that can lead Sigma Beta Delta chapter. to delivering affordable classroom, to personal and professional success, According to the honor society’s Web online and experiential learning oppor- visit Husson.edu. Marshall Hudon site, “Each year, the Sigma Beta Delta tunities, Husson University has come

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A welcome P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 distraction Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 in www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner Frank G. Chilinski uncertain President/Publisher Brendan Berube LETTERS TO THE EDITOR times Editor I arrived at Owen Bell Just a thought about Al Capone Park early. A friend offered to teach me to play pickle Leave the To the Editor: ernment in 1930 make America great again. ball, and I Al Capone was one of the most notorious I’m sure there is no one like that today, but wanted to get criminals during the 1920s and ‘30’s, and if there were someone who didn’t pay taxes my bearings. although he was a swindler, a crook, a liar for 10 out of 15 years, that person certainly The pickle signs where and a cheat, and involved in other nefarious wouldn’t be making America great again, ball courts acts, his downfall was tax evasion. Some of he would be trying to bankrupt the country, are on the the facts may not be well known, but it was perhaps he might even be familiar with bank- tennis courts, said that Mr. Capone refused to let anyone ruptcy. but delineat- they stand see his tax returns. But as with most con But the government still needs the tax ed with yel- men things finally come to light. Once his revenue to provide good healthcare, improve low tape as the area of As the days wind down to the tax returns were made public, citizens were education, repair roads and do all those other NANCY WEISS Presidential election, we’re seeing more shocked to discover he hadn’t paid taxes for things that the past administrations have play is small- division than ever. Fortunately, in 10 out of 15 years. Even when he did pay done to keep our country great. er. Outfitted smaller areas such as ours, it’s largely taxes, one of his returns showed he had only Al Capone was infamous for being a crook with a rac- business as usual, and people on both paid seven hundred fifty dollars. and certainly not someone we would want quet and bright yellow balls sides can still have friendly conversa- Well once that became known, everything our children to emulate. He lived the high that look like Whiffle balls, tions, in person that is. began to unravel, it was even rumored that life, had a big house, lived a lavish lifestyle, I was ready to learn a new The online banter and sign stealing is he owed large sums to foreign investors. The ran around on his wife and didn’t pay Federal sport. I was ready for some- another story, however. We must note federal authorities arrested him, he was tried Income Tax, luckily there is no one like that thing new in the midst of that sign stealing is a crime that comes and convicted, and he was sentenced to elev- around today. what feels like one long with a fine of $1,000. Stealing signs will en years in prison. stretch of uncertainty. in no way sway someone to change their I was thinking, I will bet that Al Capone’s Ramon Canning All my life, I’ve done vote. unpaid income tax could have helped the gov- Danielson physical things. I just have Beware the division that social media never been good at sports. I can sew and intended to sew all along. learned to ride a pony and If you read something, don’t automati- a bike. I skied a week or cally take it as fact. There’s been a veer Pelosi vs. Trump so every winter, both down- from reality due to social media trolls, hill and cross-country. For with the sole purpose of dividing the To the Editor: believe that it was the Democrats who cared years, a friend and I took country. We are better than that, and I read the recent John A. Day piece with about us little guys? Suggesting that any of golf lessons. I can swim, row intelligent enough to see through it. interest, and though it presented “what if” this has anything to do with “the fear and a kayak and hike the Grand We’ve said it before, if you see some- scenarios, I’ll accept that this type of violence lack of respect toward women in power,” or Canyon, but it is a challenge thing you disagree with online, you could happen in our quiet corner, as it could that a writer might just “feel better to see his to get the ball over the net, don’t need to jump on it and chime in. in other parts of our state. My hope, beside comments in print,” is a very lame assump- in the basket, or out of the Think for yourself and trust your own that it never happens, is that our Governor tion! Now, did I make that clear enough for rough. So it seems perfect- ability to weed out what’s true and will do a much better job than his Democratic you, Ramon Canning? Our President, Donald ly reasonable to try a new what’s not. Private conversations are colleagues did in stopping any problems that Trump, recently helped broker two major sport in the naïve belief that also best. Further, commenting on a may arise from it. and historic mid-east peace deals, but instead perhaps this one is different. stranger’s post is absolutely useless, In case I have to clarify things, I said that of giving him any credit, the “worthless, has- There are people who are don’t even waste your time. «violent and damage causing protesters are been” that you, Ramon Canning, are defend- born athletes, but no mat- It’s not OK to hate another person scum,» and this has nothing to do with the ing, only called it a “distraction.” Read all the ter their innate gifts, they due to their political views. If someone right to peacefully protest, but it seems that back letters that you’d like, Ramon Canning, hone their skills to get bet- disagrees on policy with you, that’s ok. certain offended, letter writers would rather but I can’t recall anybody ever speaking out ter. I’m on the cusp of the Maybe you don’t want to go to Sunday offer these «Americans» a beverage, or maybe in favor of your apparent idol. There is now generation of women who brunch with that person, but there’s no invite them in for lunch, or just kneel down a possible election scenario where Pelosi - a took up sports with gusto. need to hate. It’s especially hard when before them? Some people may not have liked borderline lunatic - could actually become the My mother was captain of you see some individuals who think my («puff») solution, so what›s yours? But President of the United States, and though it her college basketball team. that acting mean and condescending (again) I›d bet that the people who›ve been would only be for a short time, I’d say that the She never suggested that I is a sign of toughness. It’s not. It just affected by this «scum» would prefer batons thought of it happening would make even the couldn’t play well because I means they are simply, mean and con- over a beverage. most vocal of “no fans” cringe in fear! And was a girl. She just urged me descending. So, (and I›ll again ask this question) what at this point, I don’t think that any “writer” to keep on trying. While well What’s interesting is that the people has your «most powerful leader,» Pelosi, actu- really cares what the “reader” thinks about into middle age, she raced you see on television shouting rude ally done to take care of the people in her own what they present. my brothers from the barn comments and carrying guns as a way home voting district, or to help stop the riot- Again, President Trump declared a travel to the road wearing white to intimidate, probably don’t like it ing and help prevent coronavirus deaths? She ban from China on Jan. 31. Following that, sandals and holding a ciga- when someone yells back. The second has done absolutely nothing, thus my ill feel- Biden›s response was that Trump is xeno- rette in her left hand. Often amendment was not intended to be used ings for this useless waste of a politician! Did phobic and a fearmonger, Pelosi told us that she won. to intimidate fellow Americans into you know that a protestor was arrested for Trump is being racist and that everybody Phys Ed classes held thinking the same way that we do. We defecating in her driveway? She›d be used to should visit Chinatown, and Mayor DeBlasio promise, but not for me. I think it’s safe to say that those same seeing that if only for once she actually went told New Yorkers to get out and use the sub- wish there had been more individuals, prefer when people in their out and toured her home voting district. But way. I will admit, however, that it’s both focus on fitness and less on own lives are kind to them. So, what no, Pelosi won›t do a thing about any of these truly sad and pathetic that it’s come to the smacking each other in the gives? The hate is exhausting. issues because the focus of her every waking point where the President of the United States face with kickball. By high While this may be easier said than moment is the removal of President Donald and the leader of the Democratic Party won’t school, field hockey was one done, if you see a sign that you don’t Trump, which she has miserably failed at! even communicate with each other. of very few options and it agree with, at least try to appreciate the Imagine that — while Donald Trump does not was the domain of girls who fact that in America we have the free- take a paycheck, the leader of the Democratic enjoyed wielding sticks. In Ed DeLuca college I took modern dance dom to think differently from one anoth- Party gets paid to pursue her little crusade North Grosvenordale er, and to make it known. For example, while doing absolutely nothing to help benefit and golf and loved both. The if you drive by a sign of a person you the citizenry, and all this time, I was led to women’s locker rooms were would not vote for, just shrug your shabby, but over the years it shoulders and remember the freedom all changed. Title IX mandat- that those different signs represent. A ed a new approach. freedom that must be protected. Recently, I watched stu- Re-elect Dauphinais dents at a local private school doing soccer drills. To the Editor: no hesitation when forcing thousands of our They were happy to be etters I believe that most of my fellow citizens citizens out of work and no shame in spend- outside. The coaches wore L can agree that we are at a tipping point in the ing 300 million dollars to keep his biggest masks and the kids had history of our state. The job losses from the supporters happy! spots on the field in which COVID-19 lockdown, combined with perenni- Anne Dauphinais is dedicated to pushing to stand. At first, it looked Policy awkward, but soon it flowed al budget shortfalls are pushing us closer to back against this insanity. Is her opponent? the brink of bankruptcy. I think you all know the answer to that ques- with improvised grace. I’ve We can continue with the status quo and tion. no doubt that across the Letters to the editor may be world similar activities e-mailed to pander to the public sector unions and hope That’s why this “Unaffiliated” voter strong- the federal government will bail us out. But ly endorses the re-election of Anne Dauphinais are happening. Who knows [email protected] what if they don’t? It’s quite amazing that the for State Representative in District 44! what improvisations may Please include your place of Governor can declare emergency measures Sincerely, lead to new sports? residence and phone number for but not stop an across the board 5.5 percent My friend explained the pay increase for state employees. He said pickle ball rules, which are verification, not publication. Letters Doug Huey like tennis, except for scor- must be received by noon on Tuesdays. his hands were tied because of the union Killingly contracts. So, who runs this state? He had ing. Soon we were whack- ing the ball back and forth. Even though I often missed, it felt good to return it and get volleys going. Soon other Anne Dauphinais will fight for us people arrived. One women gave me an excellent tip on To the Editor. ral we are experiencing as long as there is one how to serve and I was off, I am writing to enthusiastically sup- party Democrat rule in Hartford. actually playing a game. port Anne Dauphinais for District 44 State Anne will fight for all of us to preserve Both pickle ball courts were Representative. our personal rights, grow our economy by soon full. The group, who Given the difficult and uncertain times our unleashing the private sector, fight against play nearly every day, were ADVERTISING local communities (and indeed our whole and roll back massive tax, legislative, and kind to me, but were ready country) are currently living through, there regulatory burdens that are killing jobs and to get some real games going couldn’t be a starker contrast in visions and small businesses, staunchly defend and pro- with more competition and philosophy between Anne and her Democrat tect law enforcement that keep our neigh- skill than I could offer. I challenger, Christine Rosati-Randall. borhoods safe, fight against tolls and forced picked up my bag and went The most important role of a local represen- regionalization, and more. home. tative is to protect the rights of the individual She is unwavering and steadfast in her Will I play again? Yes. and minimize the impact of the “state” on all beliefs. 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To the Editor: a house divided cannot stand. I am To the Editor: sensible. Never do I get the emotional It is appalling, the rush to replace sick of the rhetoric and name calling, Anne Dauphinais (R-44th) is my clear answer or the intuitive non-sense of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Republicans blame the democrats for choice to represent me in Congress for virtue signalers. Court. The woman has not even everything and the Democrats blame three simple reasons. Although I’m not a single-issue voter, been properly mourned or buried. Republicans for everything. In this One, she actively listens, even when admittedly I am a very heavy discrimi- Politicians and the press should be paper, the two sides spout and argue we disagree; two, she’s very wise in the nator against those that espouse great- ashamed of their actions. She was an and disagree each week. Somehow, ways of politics and how that machine er government control or support for amazing, inspiring woman who did a we need to unite for our common good, works in Hartford; and three, she is handout programs over hand-up pro- lot to further equality for women. Her to work together to create a just and uncompromising in her principals as grams. To that end, Anne has never own struggles to obtain respect and workable future for ourselves and our shown by how tirelessly she works to waivered from her core beliefs that work as a lawyer and advocate for grandchildren. protect our freedoms. As is the realities constitutionally protected individual women to be treated on the same foot- in politics, her democratic opponents freedoms should not be infringed. She ing as men are legendary. Ann C. Rosebrooks skew her positions on votes at every has my vote this November, and you There is no decency and no justice in Thompson turn. But, when I’ve inquired as to her would be wise to give her yours. this divided country. As Lincoln said, reasons for some votes I didn’t fully understand, I have without exception Ernest Lee gotten a clear, well thought out expla- Danielson Woodstock Academy should reconsider eLearning nation, which is on point, objective and approach Real news To the Editor: high schoolers which is to support the I am writing as a parent of a junior overall well-being of our students. To the Editor: More fake news straight from the at Woodstock Academy, but I am also I wonder then, how can we help our First, the answer to the trivia ques- horse’s mouth; he told Bob Woodward writing from the perspective of a men- children and teens cope with this “new tion concerning the businesses that that he knew very early that the virus tal health professional who works with normal”? One way we can immedi- Trump has been successful in running/ was both deadly and easily spread. children, teens and families. I am very ately help them is to normalize their starting or operated. Terrible virus, infects the young and concerned about the social and emo- days. Encouraging them to have rou- Real news none. As Steve Eztel said is highly infectious because it gets air- tional impact of 100 percent eLearning tine. Support safe social interactions and showed a few months back. Just a borne. In his own words. Fake news. At for our WA students. And would like and ensure we are being cautious in great piece by Ramon Canning, all cor- Trump rallies, do you notice that those to encourage the leaders in our school our decisions and choices as their rect and real news. behind him all wear masks, and yet community to re-think the policy of guardians. And this is where I feel What fake news is mostly news of those in front of him are piled on top of all eLearning, and consider a hybrid Woodstock Academy could do better truth that a person or persons cannot each other yelling and caring on, what version for the fall 2020 and spring 2021. by setting an alternative structure for except so they label it fake news, since they are not spreading the virus to each My intent is not to put Woodstock in-person options. it does not fit their narrative and point other. He is not at risk, they are and like Academy faculty and staff in physical We have more knowledge about the of view, so therefore it must be fake. Herman Cain at the Tulsa rally back in danger, nor is it to increase our risk virus and how it is spread. Some of us Especially when the Cult leader tells June who died 3 weeks after attend- of contagion, but I am asking that you are able to return to work with changed them so. Trump, himself is the mas- ing that rally. More fake news. Please find an alternative solution to bring the behaviors — wearing a mask, keeping ter of fake news. Fake promises, fake look up what a Longhauler is and be students back to campus as many of the safe distances from others, washing realities is his specialty. Remember prepared to be sickened., because they schools (public and private) are doing hands regularly. With safeguards in when he said only will hire the best are suffering from the virus and do not in Connecticut. place, we’re able to return to some of people for his administration. Well know how long it will last or if their Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, our routine. What is the reasoning behind what is the count of those people lives will ever be the same. teens were suffering from staggering Woodstock Academy’s decision not to serving the administration who have On the vaccine, he has degraded sci- rates of anxiety. In particular, anxiety offer a hybrid learning space? Norwich either resigned, went to jail or about to. ence so much, most Americans are not and worry in teen girls has increased Free Academy, Putnam High School, Secretary DeVoss is under investiga- at the moment very secure in the vac- 55 percent from 2009 to 2014. Add the Killingly High School, Stafford Springs tion. Energy Secretary Perry of Texas cine, both in its potential effectiveness reality of a pandemic, having to sud- High School and Pomfret School have resigned before the hammer was about and the rush it seems to be going at denly pivot to online learning, remain- successfully pivoted programming and to fall on him, for padding his pocket and feel that it is more Politics for the ing in an isolated world where they adapted to accommodate the needs of while serving in this administration. reelection than something that is safe are required to stay home, keep dis- both the staff and faculty — and the stu- Another not confirmed member of his and effective. Remember, bleach, UV tant from friends and family (contrary dents. Allowing for several options to cabinet is under scrutiny, he serves light, injecting, taking a medication to normal development) and cease all keep the students engaged and learning even though he was not confirmed by that has shown not to be terribly effec- in-person extra-curricular activities, while keeping everyone safe. So why the Republican senate. Now Senator tive and was harmful to the health of we can hypothesize that teens anxiety can’t The Academy do this? Graham has gotten his foot stuck in his those who took it. Cannot have it both will only increase. Not only is anxi- None of this is easy. None of this mouth by stating that Supreme Court ways. Trump is also a headline boy, ety an issue but I have concern about comes cheaply. But the cost of reopen- justices should not be confirmed in a loves to state that something is going to the ‘whole student.’ We are requiring ing in a hybrid model should not be year of an election. Well so much for happen, the devil is in the details with that they remain in isolation to learn, the main determinant of this. I real- that, that is of course fake news. Notice him. 2018 it was a Mexican caravan often in the confines of their bedrooms, ize that WA serves approximately 30 i did not insult or demean anyone. and a tax cut for the middle class, Has focused on their screens for classes, international students who are abroad Trump stated he will give you an anyone seen any of that. More favorites homework and all social interactions. and eLearning now. And these inter- unbelievable heath care, says it is as of Mexico will pay for the wall. Fake What is the impact on their physical national students bring great financial always, just a little short on details. news. He has lied over 25,000 times well-being? Studies show that insom- support to WA but the public students Fake news. On Nov. 9th he has joined and counting, wait ‘til the debates, fact nia and sleeplessness is directly tied to are larger in number and are part of in a lawsuit to break apart the ACA and checkers will have a hard time keeping our lack of exercise, busy minds and your community too, and the public will replace it with...He used campaign up. Real news, use of screens. The recommendations school students should garner the same money to pay off his affairs, while his P.S. I do not idolize any mortal man, I from sleep experts is get outdoors and attention and respect. prior fixer Michael Cohen went to jail put my faith in God. Also, I have talked exercise; to move our bodies; and, to It is my hope this letter will help the for paying off the women, you think to my Afro American friends and play- remove all screens and work-related Academy feel support from parents like he did that on his own, Fake news. ers who have played for me, and they matter from the bedroom to allow for me and that WA leadership will recon- Good men have gone and tried to work all agree with me on these letters. Real a quiet space and proper sleep. Yet, sider the educational options and be for him, notice no women or people of news. we in our community are encouraging flexible in their decisions. color, and tried to keep Trump focused, negative health habits of our children they left screaming in the night, tired of David Cassettari by having them essentially work, play Wendy Bradley his act. All questioning his intelligence killingly and sleep in the same space. This Woodstock and moral compass, directive is antithetical to our goal for One term for Trump is enough

To the Editor: that it is so divided. People have always a lot of people, but I do not know, or lose? What has he got to hide? Doesn’t A third term for the guy in the White had different opinions, but not with so have known, any person who speaks this make you wonder? House? One is more than enough. The much anger. I would like to think that so degrading and demeaning to fel- Sept. 15, the guy in the White House suburbs will be overrun by anarchists, nobody thinks that our suburbs will low human beings. A lot of people say calls Joe Biden “pedojoe”; are you jok- agitators, looters, and, of course, be overrun by anarchists. What is the nasty things, but they are not the pres- ing? Is this like Pizzagate? I think that friendly protesters. Just like they were message here? ident. He does not act like he is. He you cannot accuse somebody of a worse before he took over the White House. Voting by mail will cause massive says that if he loses the election, it is crime than pedphilia; maybe murder. Really! But this guy is not trying to fraud. Let’s just keep saying this, with because it was rigged. By who? He But then again, the man in the White cause a panic. Anything can be claimed zero proof, until people start to worry. I has recently called Biden “the worst House also said that he could shoot to be true even if it is not. If you hear have a lot of things to worry about, but candidate in the history of presidential a person on 5th Avenue and still get lies over and over again, some people fraudulent voting by mail is not one of politics.” He has also referred to Biden elected. I believe him. It doesn’t seem actually start thinking it’s true. Don’t them. That is because voting by mail as “the dumbest of all candidates.” If to matter what he says; people will think for a second that the guy in the has been proven to be safe over and I were Biden, I would not debate this still vote for him. Can somebody tell White House doesn’t know this ridicu- over again. What is the message here? guy until he reveals his taxes, like all me why that is? My life has certainly lous tactic. I can’t remember when this There is a bully in the White House. other presidents in the last 30 to 40 not changed for the better since he was country has been twisted into thinking He calls people names. I have known years have done. What has he got to Turn To YOUNG page ­­­A12

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Making passed away peacefully in his sleep at ping wood and completing other proj- She left behind her people feel loved through food was her home on September 13, 2020. He was ects, even unto his last day. Howard husband, Roswell passion, which she has passed on to born March 22, 1943 lived life the way he wanted, but always Summers Sr. of 48 so many family members through her in Putnam, CT, son with his wife’s advice. years of marriage, her food. of Clinton B. Smith, Surviving family members cherish four sons Benjamin, Birthday, wedding, graduation cakes Sr. and Ellen (Smith) many happy memories such as rides Daniel, Robbie, and were always done by Anita as they Smith. He was the in his tractor garden cart and his habit Roswell Junior, and were her special gift to family. beloved husband of of hiding a small stuffed animal for his Daughter Lisa. She will be truly missed. Kathleen E. Smith granddaughter’s Christmas. Because She was proud to be There will be no service or calling (Wyman). She died Howard was a private, modest man a Meme of 13 grand- hours. October 23, 2019. who did not even want an obituary, his children. She loved all of them. Share a memory at www.smithand- Howard was an family asks only for fond memories. Anita loved to bake, bowl, go for long walkerfh.com honest, reliable, and a hardworking Services are private. Share a memory man. Forever improving his land, he is at www.smithandwalkerfh.com Kathleen “Kathy” Aubin DANIELSON – Kathleen “Kathy” High, also QVCC where she was cer- Lorraine J. Demers, 90 (Crandall) Aubin, beloved wife of Dave tified as a Vet Asst. and UConn as a Aubin lost her battle with lung can- Master Gardner. WOODSTOCK – Lorraine (Breault) daughters, Sandra Savoie-Mahoney cer Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Kathy was originally married to the Demers, formerly of Putnam, CT and and her husband Jim of Woodstock, noon. She was determined to pay her late Leo Aubin, Jr. They were divorced Harrisville, RI, age 90, passed away Kathy Doiron of Killingly; and her step- respects to her family for the loss of in 1998. They had a son together-Mike on, September 24, 2020. She was the daughter, Evelyn Leslie of Westerly, RI; John Firlick (her brother in law and Aubin who with his moms never end- beloved wife of the step-granddaughters, Shally Leslie of the man who officiated our wedding in ing love and support turned out to be late John J. Furlong, Milford, CT, Bobbi Grzych of Columbia, 2013), she stopped living shortly after. a fine man who I love and respect very Jr., and the late CT, and Kelly Leslie of Westerly, RI; five Kathy was such much. Mike and I were lucky enough to Harold C. Demers. grandchildren, Santina Savoie, Jamie a great person to be be with her right to the end. Lorraine was born in Lang, Andy Doiron, Emma Logan, with, my best friend, Kathy loved being outdoors and Worcester, MA, the Maggie Breault; three great-grandchil- my fishing and clam- working with everyone at Harts daughter of the late dren, Robbie Logan, Maren Lang and ming partner, win- Greenhouses. She also spent almost Hector and Jeannette Ira Lang; seven step great-grandchil- ters were embraced twenty-five years working for Delta (Auger) Breault and dren, Leslie, Anthony, Carli, Jaime, skiing together. Rubber Company where she made so sister to the late Benjamin, Maryann, and Samuel; one Soulmates…what a many friends. Edmond Breault. step-great-great granddaughter, Joey great life we enjoyed! I would like to thank Dave Crandall Lorraine worked for the Risom who always made Lorraine smile. Halloween was her (her brother) for being there at the end Manufacturing Company and the Relatives and friends were invited to favorite holiday, she loved decorating and driving the ambulance. Putnam Herzl Finishing Company visit with Lorraine’s family from 5:00 and dressing up to hand out candy. She Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, as an office supervisor and later p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September was well known for her little yellow 67 104 Church St, Putnam, CT have been worked for The Rhode Island Housing 28, 2020 in the Gilman Funeral Home Volkswagen Beetle. entrusted with arrangements. There Authority and was a member of the and Crematory, 104 Church St., Born Kathleen Louise Crandall will be a Celebration of Life for Kathy VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post. Lorraine Putnam. A gathering will begin in the to parents (both deceased) John on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 4:00 enjoyed spending time with her fami- funeral home Tuesday, September 29 Crandall, Sr and Wanda (Pasternak) p.m. at David’s residence to honor her ly, especially weekends on Johnson’s at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Crandall in Lackawanna New York love of Halloween. Feel free bring a bag Pond for many summers. Lorraine Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. on Thanksgiving Day November 25, of candy as this is something she would liked playing cards, board games, puz- Mary Church of the Visitation Church, 1965. She was their “Butterball.” Kathy have loved. zles, sewing, cooking, and baking, trav- 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT. Burial was the youngest of five, Dianna (and In lieu of flowers please consider eling, and her pets. She made her own will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery late John Firlik) of Sterling, John Jr adopting an unwanted cat or dog as wedding dress and was an expert cake in Harrisville, RI. For memorial guest- and wife Carol of Plainfield, David and Kathy could never understand why decorator. book visit www.GilmanAndValade. wife Lori of Central village and Steven people could just turn their backs on Lorraine is survived by her son, com. Crandall of Moosup. Also, many nieces these helpless creatures. For memo- Richard Breault of Worcester, MA; her and nephews. rial guestbook, please visit www. Kathy graduated from Plainfield GilmanandValade.com. What is herd immunity? immunity,” refers to the indi- that when the majority of peo- The higher the R0, the great- rect protection from infectious ple are vaccinated, it creates er number of people will need diseases that occurs when a the same disease lockdown — to be resistant to reach herd large percentage of the popu- fewer people get sick and fewer immunity. Measles, which is lation has become immune to germs are able to spread from very contagious at an R0 of that disease. If enough people person to person. What’s more, 12 to 18, requires 93 to 95 per- are resistant to the cause of a even those who are not vacci- cent of the population to be disease, whether it is a bacte- nated, such as newborn babies immune for herd immunity to ria or virus, that disease has or those who may not be able to be reached. The World Health nowhere to go and the spread get vaccinated due to chronic Organization estimates the R0 stalls, according to WebMD. illnesses, will get some level of for COVID-19 to be between 2 How does herd immunity protection because the disease and 3. This means between 40 occur? will not be spreading as readily and 70 percent of the popula- There are two ways that herd within their communities. tion will need to be immune to immunity can occur. The first When is herd immunity halt the spread. is when resistance develops reached? In the case of COVID-19, it’s naturally when the body is When enough of a popula- still unclear whether anyone exposed to the virus or bacte- tion is immune to a pathogen can get reinfected, and wheth- ria. At this point, the immune it prevents further spread and er antibodies produced for one system will produce antibod- herd immunity is apparent. strain can fend off another ies to fight off the infection. Diseases are different and herd strain of this novel coronavi- Infectious diseases can strike transmission. After recovery, these antibod- immunity is reached based on rus. This reinfection mystery at any time. Some of them What is herd immunity? ies are still circulating, and the pathogen’s reproduction is what makes herd immuni- cause relatively minor inter- Herd immunity is a term that should exposure to the same number, or R0. Essentially ty — both through a vaccine ruptions to daily life and often often arises in relation to infec- disease occur again, the body this boils down to how conta- or through natural exposure can resolve of their own accord tious diseases. Herd immunity can defend against another gious the pathogen in question — challenging for epidemiolo- when the body’s immune has taken on renewed signif- infection. is. WebMD says the R0 tells gists in relation to COVID-19. system mounts a successful icance as the world has been Another way that herd immu- the average number of people Herd immunity is an import- defense. Other diseases can battling COVID-19, the novel nity occurs is through vaccina- that a single person with the ant factor in disease preven- cause serious, even life-threat- coronavirus introduced in late tion. The Centers for Disease virus can infect if those peo- tion. Getting the facts about ening symptoms or spread 2019. Herd immunity, which is Control and Prevention states ple aren’t already immune. this phenomenon is important. rapidly, which makes it essen- sometimes called “commu- tial for medical professionals nity immunity,” “popula- is not something that I need to House calls climate change a to help slow down or stop the tion immunity” or “social YOUNG continued from page A9­­­ participate in, only because I am hoax, that windmills cause can- fortunate to have had a consis- cer; he prevented California elected. The environmental poli- tent income. Millions of people from making stricter emission To place an cies have not made my life safer. in this country do not have this standards. He lowered emission This administration supports option; many through no fault of standards on industries, cars In-Memoriam, gas and oil drilling on federal their own. I think it is very safe and trucks. 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For more information, please call 508-909-4126 or email [email protected] and she’ll be happy to help! V­ illager Newspapers Friday, October 2, 2020 • A13 OBITUARIES Rene F. Gatineau, 83 Richard R. Phaneuf, Jr., 60 NORTH GROSVENORDALE- Rene vived by a son, Peter Gatineau and his EASTFORD – Richard R. Phaneuf, Jr., the Patriots, Perry Mason, American F. Gatineau, 83, of Pompeo Rd., died wife Karen of Biloxi, MS; a daughter, 60, of Eastford died Friday, September Pickers, Maine Cabin Masters, as well Tuesday, September 22, 2020 in Day Melissa Notis and her husband Paul of 25, 2020, in Hartford Hospital. He as Beachfront Bargain Hunt on his liv- Kimball Hospital. He Woodstock; a brother, Robert Gatineau was the devoted ing room television. was the loving hus- of Killingly; and sisters, Arline husband to Mary He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann band of 61 years to Santerre of RI, Sandra Ward of FL, and Ann (Horonzewic) (Horonzewic) Phaneuf; his daughter, Joanne (Smalarz) Linda Lannon of N. Grosvenordale; a Phaneuf, and caring Melanie Phaneuf; his mother, Elizabeth Gatineau. Born in daughter in-law Cynthia Gatineau of father to Melanie (Boies) Phaneuf; and his siblings, Putnam, he was the N. Grosvenordale; six grandchildren, Phaneuf. Born in Raymond Phaneuf and his wife Carol, son of the late Eugene Rebecca Gatineau, Peter Gatineau, Putnam, he was and Kathy Duke and her husband and Loretta (Poulin) Jr., Kyle Notis, Christopher Gatineau, the son of Elizabeth John. Rick is also survived by many Gatineau. Jessica Gatineau, and Keira Notis; and (Boies) Phaneuf of brother and sister-in-laws including, On May 16, 1959 at several nieces and nephews. He was Woodstock and the Edward and Heidi Horonzewic, Janet St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale, predeceased by a son, Mark Gatineau. late Richard R. Phaneuf, Sr. Veldkamp, Cathy and Ken Julian, Rene was united in marriage to the for- Relatives and friends are invited During his youth Rick did a work Kelly and Corey Leveille. He is also mer Joanne V. Smalarz. to attend a Mass of Christian Burial study program at Linemaster Switch survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Gatineau worked for Pratt & in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., Corporation where he continued to Rick is also survived by his beloved Whitney for 10 years and then was a N. Grosvenordale, CT, on Saturday, work for thirty-six years as a buyer puggle, Cookie. tool and die maker for Ivanhoe Tool October 3, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Funeral before he retired. Rick was a very Due to the current Covid-19 lim- for 37 years until his retirement in arrangements have been entrusted to friendly person and enjoyed entertain- itations there are no services at this 2003. He enjoyed gardening and fish- the Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, ing many friends in his man cave that time. A Memorial Mass with burial ing. He was a member of the Knights of 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT. For was fondly known as “Rickerins”. He will take place at a later date. Funeral Columbus St. Bernard’s Council where memorial guestbook please visit www. also loved animals especially racoons arrangements have been entrust- he was a 4th Degree Knight. GilmanAndValade.com. and was fond of motorcycles, particu- ed to the Gilman Funeral Home & In addition to his wife, Rene is sur- larly Indians. He loved sitting and play- Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. ing butterfly bejeweled on his iPad. For memorial guestbook visit www. Ruth Ann (Berube) Palmer He also enjoyed watching the Celtics, GilmanAndValade.com. Ruth Ann (Berube) Palmer, passed Widman, Donna Pasquerella, and a son Saturday, September 19, 2020 after a Donald Bond. She will forever be the long and courageous battle with her loving stepmother of Carrie Weber, illness. She died com- Kellie Palmer, and Ryan Palmer. Ruth Put your money fortably in her home was also adored by her 16 grandchil- surrounded by loved dren. During her life, she was well where your mouth is. ones. She was born in known working as a receptionist at the Putnam on July 23, Day Kimball Hospital pediatric center Advertise Today! 1944 the daughter of for many years, until her retirement. late Joseph Paul and She always went above and beyond Catherine Mildred in a beautiful and completely selfless (Sears) Berube. Ruth manner. Her heart touched many, as Connecticut Villager remains the beloved she will be remembered and sorely wife of Russell J. Palmer III as they missed by each and every one. tilling- Newspapers were married for 23 wonderful years. hastfh.com She is survived by her husband, her “The most important thing is, even sister Rosemary Berube, two brothers when we’re apart … I’ll always be with Mikaela Victor 508-909-4126 Gary Allan Berube, and Larry James you …” Berube. She has two daughters Paula —-Winnie the Pooh mikaela@ stonebridgepress.news www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com WWW.860Local.com LEGALS

Town of Eastford 4) All underground and underwater pip- (4 1/2) inch vent and a visible water Town Clerk Attest: Ordinance on ing shall be a PVC Schedule 40 with a gauge. Prior to installation the Eastford October 2, 2020 Fire Fighting Water Supply minimum diameter of six (6) inches. Independent Fire Department shall ap- Section 1: Fire Fighting Water Supply 5) All joints shall be cleaned and se- prove hydrant head designs and mod- TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Section 1.1 Definitions curely glued before being placed in the els. On September 21, 2020, Woodstock Access Point- any public/private road- water. All joint underground or under- 3) The tank shall be installed below Inland Wetlands Agent granted wet- way/driveway established for the pur- water will be secured with stainless frost line and the only visible plumbing lands approval for the following appli- pose of entry to the development or steel screws on every joint in at least shall be the hydrant head, fill pipe, vent cation: #09-20-25 – Thomas Coogan, residence/s. three (3) places. Gluing of joints above pipe and water gauge. The hydrant 167 Laurel Hill Drive – Removal of Cistern- a pre-cast concrete or fiber- ground or above water is acceptable. head and associated plumbing shall dying tree and stump grinding 15 feet glass (or other acceptable material) 6) All piping extending into the water be protected by six (6) inch galvanized from shore. tank with minimum capacity of 10,000 supply shall be supported on and se- steel concrete filled posts located no October 2, 2020 gallons. cured to concrete or stone blocks at more than twenty-four (24) inches from Lift- distance between the average least every ten (10) feet such that the either side and extending forty-eight surface level of the water supply and strainer portion is a minimum of twen- (48) inches above finished grade and TOWN OF THOMPSON surface in which the engine will park ty-four (24) forty-eight (48) inches below finished ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS plus thirty-two (32) inches. inches off the bottom of the water sup- grade. Posts shall be painted safety LEGAL NOTICE Natural- pond with minimum usable ply. There shall be a minimum of twen- yellow, with six (6) inch red band at the The Thompson Zoning Board of Ap- capacity of 15,000 gallons ten months ty-four (24) inches of water at the bot- top. Post shall be set in concrete. The peals will hold a public hearing on out of the year. tom, left and right side of the piping and hydrant head shall be located no more Wednesday, October 14, 2020 begin- New Development -three or more new forty-eight (48) inches of water at the than ten (10) feet from the parking area. ning at 7:00 PM via Zoom. residences on an approved existing or top of the piping to allow for twenty-four One dry hydrant sign, to be consistent ZBA Application #20-05 – Variance new access point, and new or expand- (24) inches of winter ice. The strainer with others approved by Fire Marshal Request – Property Owner Charles ed commercial development exceeding and hydrant head will be purchased and Fire Chief, shall be installed at a Tewksbury, 0 Breaults Landing Rd, 2,500 square feet, unless the commer- with the approval of the Eastford Inde- location determined by Fire Chief and Map 141, Block 17, Lots 203, 204, 205, cial building has a self-contained fire pendent Fire Department. Fire Marshal indicating water supplies Zone R40, seeking a Variance of 30’ suppression system or sprinkler sys- 7) The hydrant riser shall be protected for fire department use within the Town from frontage setback. tem from a commercial water source. by two (2) concrete filled steel posts, of Eastford. File may be reviewed on line, Town of Parking Area- fifteen (15) foot wide six (6) inches in diameter, placed twen- 4) The tank shall be located within 200 Thompson website, Zoning Board of by forty-five (45) foot long paved or ty-four (24) inches either side of the ris- feet from any new access point inter- Appeals. Written communication will be compacted gravel area accessible er and extending forty-eight (48) inch- section. Multiple tanks if required, shall accepted prior to the meeting. year-round adjacent to hydrant drafting es above finished grades. These posts be spaced a maximum of 1500 feet Respectfully submitted, head. A grass and concrete modular shall be embedded in concrete after apart. The number of tanks shall be de- Kevin Beno, Chairman laid surface on compacted gravel is the hydrant is accepted by the Eastford termined by the Fire Chief. October 2, 2020 also acceptable. Independent Fire Department. Posts 5) The developer will provide a deed- October 9, 2020 Section 2 In all new developments the shall be painted safety yellow with six ed easement to the town of Eastford developer shall provide one of the fol- (6) inch red band at the top. for filling, use and maintenance of the STATE OF CONNECTICUT lowing types of water supply: 8) Piping installation must be sched- tanks and associated plumbing. COURT OF PROBATE a) Natural (alternative) – water source uled at least (3) business days ahead 6) The owner/developer will be respon- NORTHEAST REGIONAL capable of meeting the minimum re- of time with the Eastford Independent sible for the initial filling of the tank and CHILDREN’S PROBATE quirements of Dry Hydrant installation Fire Department. An Eastford Inde- the Eastford Independent Fire Depart- COURT as described below. pendent Fire Department official or ment will conduct a flow test prior to ac- NOTICE TO b) Cistern (alternative – Total quantity representative must be on site for in- ceptance of the tank/plumbing. Jeremy Petrowsky of gallons stored for each development spection before any piping is buried or 7) Upon testing and acceptance of the whose last known address is shall be determined by the Fire Chief or submerged. system, the Eastford Independent Fire unknown to the court Fire Marshal, but the minimum amount 9) Upon testing and acceptance of the Department will assume responsibil- Pursuant to an order of Hon. Leah P. is 10,000 gallons. hydrant, the Eastford Independent Fire ity for future inspection, maintenance Schad, Judge, a hearing will be held at Section 2 (A) Dry Hydrant Installa- Department will assume responsibility and filling; the Town shall assume the Northeast Regional Children’s Probate tion for future maintenance; the Town shall cost related to maintenance unless Court, 508 Pomfret Street, P.O. Box Any dry hydrant, meeting the following assume the cost related to mainte- the property is governed by an Asso- 471, Putnam, CT 06260 on October criteria, shall be deemed to provide the nance unless the property is governed ciation, in which case the Association 21, 2020 at 1:30 PM, on a petition for desired firefighting protection for a dis- by an Association, in which case the shall assume the cost of maintenance. Temporary Custody Pending Removal tance of 1,500 feet, as measured along Association shall assume the cost of 8) The cistern/tank shall be installed of Guardian concerning a certain minor the center line of existing or proposed maintenance. in accordance with National Fire Pro- child born on June 2, 2018. The court’s streets: 10) The Fire Chief and Fire Marshal tection association (NFA) 1142 (2007) decision will affect your interest, if any, 1) All dry hydrants must be designed shall determine number of dry hydrants App. B., as amended. as in the petition on file more fully ap- such that the total lift is not more than for the development and their locations. Exceptions to Sections 2(A) and pears. eleven (11) feet. The preferred lift is ten All dry hydrant designs and installation 2(B) RIGHT TO COUNSEL: If the above- (10) feet. shall be in accordance with NFPA 1142 1) All occupied structures in the devel- named person wishes to have an at- 2) Horizontal pipe length shall be limit- Standard on Water Supplies for Sub- opment are provided with an approved torney, but is unable to pay for one, ed to no more than forty (40) feet from urban and Rural Firefighting 2007 Edi- NFPA 13D automatic sprinkler system the court will provide an attorney upon hydrant head. tion, Chapter 8, as amended. acceptable to the Fire Marshall. proof of inability to pay. Any such re- 3) Hydrant head shall be a minimum Section 2 (B) Underground Cistern/ This Ordinance shall become effective quest should be made immediately by of twenty-four (24) inches and a max- Tank fifteen days after publication, as pro- contacting the court office where the imum of forty-eight (48) 1) All tanks shall be constructed of pre- vided by Connecticut General Statute, hearing is to be held. inches. The hydrant head shall be par- cast concrete or fiberglass (or accept- §7-157 By Order of the Court allel with the finished grade. The hy- able material) with minimum capacity Approved by the Board of Selectmen: Mona Fournier, Clerk drant head shall be within ten (10) feet of 10,000 gallons of water. Passed at BOS Meeting Pursuant to October 2, 2020 of the parking area. Installation shall be 2) The tank shall have six (6) inch dry Executive Order 7S such that a firefighter can easily attach hydrant drafting pipe, two and one half Date Published: suction hoses to the hydrant head. (2 1/2) inch returns, four and one half Effective Date: A14 • Friday, October 2, 2020 Villager Newspapers V­ illager Newspapers Friday, October 2, 2020 • A15

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