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Mailed free to requesting homes in Thompson Vol. V, No. 50 Complimentary to homes by request (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2010 THIS WEEK’S Environmental survey at Heritage Way site OK’d QUOTE BY RICH HOSFORD First up on the agenda was a pro- allowed or only allowed with special everybody, it will help all officials VILLAGER STAFF WRITER posal to make a suggestion to the permission, normally for long-term make better decisions.” “The deepest definition THOMPSON — The Board of Board of Finance that the town conservation or environmental The figure for the A-2 survey came of youth is life as yet Selectmen took action to conduct a spend $4,500 to conduct an A-2 sur- goals. Under this easement, the from J&D Civil Engineers in survey of a protected environmen- vey of the conservation easement at property had restrictions required Thompson. Because the project was untouched by tragedy.” tal area and agreed to stay part of a the Heritage Way site. Groh by the state and town that included less than $10,000 and was for a “spe- state grant program during its meet- explained that the A-2 survey would no cutting of vegetation without cialized survey” it was not neces- ing Tuesday, Sept. 6. be a more detailed examination of permission from the Board of sary for the town to go out for bid on The meeting was held at the East the property than what currently Selectmen. the project, Groh explained. Thompson Fire Department, rather exists on file. Groh said the town is not current- The board also passed a motion to INSIDE than the normal meeting place in The reason for the survey is that ly looking to take any action on the continue participating in the Small Town Hall. First Selectman Larry after the town set up the easement landowner who cut the trees against Town Economic Assistance A8-9 — OPINION Groh said the change of venue was on the property, which is near the the conditions of the easement. Program (STEAP) for an additional A12 — SPORTS to make it easier for residents who Knights of Columbus building off of Once the town put a stop order on four years. Participation in the pro- live in the area to make it to a meet- Routes 12 and 131, illegal logging the cutting, the landowner ceased all gram allows towns to apply for state B1 — HOT SPOT ing. was conducted at the site. An ease- illegal activity. grants for municipal projects. B3 — OBITS “We want to get community ment is an agreement that places “We want the survey to avoid sim- Groh said the town first started involvement from different areas of restrictions on a landowner stating ilar situations in the future,” he B4 — RELIGION town,” he explained. that certain activities are not said. “The information will help Turn To SURVEY, page A15 B5 — CALENDAR LOCAL Concussions law goes into effect OFFICIALS GATHER AT PUTNAM HIGH FIELD TO ANNOUNCE CHANGES BY MATT SANDERSON implemented. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Various sections of the public act PUTNAM — As competition siz- were updated, according to State Fundraiser for repairs zles on the gridiron, volleyball Senate President Pro Tempore to church steeple courts and soccer fields this fall, stu- Donald Williams, D-Brooklyn, dent athletes are observing new pro- which will affect interscholastic Page A3 visions in a concussions bill sports and student-athlete safety in approved by the General Assembly two ways. in July. First, a coach must remove a stu- SPORTS A press conference with state dent-athlete from competition or Matt Sanderson photos leaders and school officials was held practice if they are showing concus- last Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the sion symptoms, experience a blow to Putnam High Senior Norman Henry, who plays right guard and defensive end for the Putnam High School football field to Clippers, sustained a minor concussion during his sophomore year while scoring his detail how the new law is being Turn To CONCUSSION, page A15 first touchdown. Schools welcome students back CHILDREN FLOCK TO NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER Tigers 2010 preview BY MATT SANDERSON Page A12 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Classrooms are aflutter this month with the start of school WICKED COOL DEALS across the Quiet Corner. For most elementary school stu- MICHELLE HOVESTADT dents and their teachers, the last PAGE A5 two weeks have been a reintroduc- tion to the classroom setting and how to follow directions. OPINION In Jen Sansoucy’s kindergarten class at Putnam Elementary School, GET YOUR students have been adopting the POINT ACROSS classroom routine and how to get PAGE A8-9 along with one another. “We started the curriculum in the WHAT TO DO first week,” she said. “We’ve been learning each other’s names, and A CALENDAR learning the school rules.” OF AREA EVENTS Kindergartner Cole Dignam said PAGE B6 he learned that he should stay seat- ed on the bus and not stick his head ALONG FOR THE RIDE out of the window. “You might fly right out,” he said. Adam Minor photo WOODSTOCK — Cheyenne and Devin Andrews, right and Matt Sanderson photo Student Kylie Quercia said she was learning about fire trucks and second from right, respectively, of Sterling, can’t help but From left, Mary R. Fisher Elementary School third grader how to use her quiet voice in Ms. smile as they ride the Freak Out! Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Villager Newspapers Mareena Mathon and first graders Joseph and Jonathan Woodstock Fair. For more coverage of the fair, turn to Poplawski climb a rock wall in the new gymnasium of the pages 6 and 7! is now on Facebook! district’s new early childhood education center last week. Turn To SCHOOL, page A10 PRE-OWNED SALES EVENT Go to cargillchevy.com ARGILLARGILL CHEVROLETCHEVROLET to view our giant inventory CC860-928-6591860-928-6591 800-927-6591800-927-6591 A2 • Friday, September 10, 2010 THOMPSON VILLAGER Canines curing cancer VILLAGER ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK ‘BARK FOR LIFE’ EVENT SLATED FOR THIS WEEKEND BY RICH HOSFORD “We’ve found ways to keep VILLAGER STAFF WRITER DAYVILLE — The American staff and utilize their talent Cancer Society is calling on its four legged friends to sit up and go for a in a different way … It’s a walk against cancer. The first area “Bark for Life” event, different economic time.” sponsored by Citizens National Bank, will be held at Owen Bell Park at 580 patients and caregivers to stay at the morning to jumpstart the walk. Hartford Pike, Dayville, Sunday, Sept. Hope Lodge locations in New England There will also be celebration mark- - Mary R. Fisher Elementary School Principal Noveline 12. The walk begins at 10 a.m. and will while undergoing treatment. ers, a sort of luminaria — the white Beltram, remarking on the removal of three teachers run to 3 p.m. The Bark for Life event in Dayville bags with candles used in the Relay Everyone who owns a dog or is a from the school and adapting to situations with the will feature more than a park where that are lit in remembrance of those teachers they have. dog enthusiast is invited to partici- dog owners can mingle. Sabourin said who are struggling with cancer or pate in the event. For a $10 registra- there would be tables set up with serv- have passed from the disease. The cel- tion fee, dog owners can bring their ices and information. There will be ebration markers can be purchased to furry friends to come out for an enjoy- dog groomers and veterinarians on memorialize past pets and will be dis- able walk around the park and visit a site to lend their expertise. There will played at the event. OPEN TO CLOSE variety of vendors and informational also be people selling crafts and ven- The Bark for Life is meant to bene- booths. All proceeds from the event dors with treats, food and mementos. fit both people and animals. While the THOMPSON will benefit the Northeastern There will also be a demonstration affects of cancer and the implications Connecticut Relay for Life, held annu- from local police canines and music of the disease are well known in TOWN HALL ally at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. and entertainment throughout the humans, Sabourin said people are Monday through Friday ..................................8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. “This was a way to get out and day. The first 100 dogs to register will surprised to find that cancer rate ........................................................(Hours will vary by office.) enjoy nice weather with animals and receive a goody bag and a “Bark for among animals is also high. She said LIBRARIES raise money for cancer research to Life” bandana. she had a golden retriever that was Thompson Public Library/Community Center help both us and our pets,” said The event will also include contests diagnosed with a brain tumor, so Monday..................................................................10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shanon Sabourin, Citizens National and prize drawings, Sabourin said. knows first hand what cancer can do Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ........................10 a.m.-8 p.m. Bank employee and event coordina- For those owners who feel they share for a pet. Friday ..................................................................10 a.m.– 5 p.m. tor. “Come out and make a difference a resemblance with their canine com- “The idea behind the event is to Saturday ..............................................Closed until Labor Day for people and animals. We want to panion, there will be a “looks most raise funds for the ACS for cancer POST OFFICES take a ‘bite out of cancer.’” like the owner” contest.