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By Connecticut’s Part in the Lexington Alarm Jim Platt n April 19, 1775 the British Perhaps Connecticut’s greatest troops marched contribution to the war was the fact into Lexington, that it furnished many supplies to Massachusetts the Continental Army. To General in an attempt George Washington, Connecticut was Oto capture what they thought “The Provision State”. was an arsenal of powder and shot. The local Militia resisted setts and the rest were sent home. them and the alarm went out A company of horse soldiers were for reinforcements. Throughout formed in Woodstock and they also New England the alarm was spread went to Boston. Each man reported by men on horseback. Israel Bessel to have with him 20 day provisions was charged with spreading the word and 60 rounds of ammunition. The throughout Connecticut and he, like men from Connecticut had on their the other alarmers, rode a horse and standards or flags the motto of “qui carried a drum. By the 27th of April transtulit sustinet” which translates to “God who transplanted us here will the word had reached as far south as It was reported in the diary of one support us.” General Ward was the troop commander in Roxbury and General Baltimore and by the 11th of May it of the local officers that about 1,000 Putnam was the commander in chief and in charge at Cambridge. During the rest of April and May there was no action on either side and had reached Charleston, South Caro- men assembled in Pomfret ready to lina. As the story goes Israel Putnam the troops became bored. General Putnam took care of this by putting the go to battle in Boston. It was decided was plowing in his fields when he men to work building fortifications protecting the only bridge over the Charles got the word, and he immediately by the officers in Pomfret that this River and the road from Charlestown Neck to Cambridge. On May 13 Putnam unyoked his team of oxen and told number was more than was needed marched 3,000 men onto Breeds Hill to taunt the British on the HMS Somer- his son to go home and tell his wife and only about 300 men marched on set which was anchored in Boston Harbor. On June 12 British General Gage declared martial law. On June 16 the decision was made to fortify Breeds Hill, where he had gone and he rode off to Massachusetts and the rest were to Boston. He managed to make the the name was later changed to Bunker Hill. A thousand men from Connecticut sent home. journey in twenty four hours which and Massachusetts including a company from Pomfret under the command of was quite a feat in those days. Lieutenant Grosvenor did the job in one night. At that time in Israel’s life he held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the On June 17th the British came ashore and attacked the redoubt on Breeds Eleventh Regiment of the Connecticut Militia. He had previous military ser- Hill. History tells us that the Americans put up a good fight until their ammu- vice and in 1762 he had been in charge of a Connecticut Regiment in Havana, nition gave out. Putnam was in the middle of this battle commanding, plead- Cuba. During the French and Indian War he served with Roger’s Rangers in ing, cursing and swearing like a mad man. It was Israel Putnam who coined upstate New York. the phrase “Don’t shoot until you can see the whites of their eyes.” When the On April 21 soon after Israel arrived in the Boston area he attended a powder and shot ran out the British overran the fortifications and forced the “Council of War” to decide the next step as the British were generally con- Americans along with General Putnam to retreat to Charlestown. The Connect- fined to the Boston area. icut losses were 14 killed and 30 wounded. The British losses were 1500 killed He received word that the or wounded out of a total force of 3,000 men. The heavy losses and the unex- Connecticut Legislature pected fierce resistance put up by the American convinced the British to confine wanted to meet with him, themselves to the Boston area until their evacuation in 1776. One wonders what so he turned around and happened to the British wounded. There certainly was not enough room on the Those who won our returned to Hartford to re- ships in the British fleet to handle that large number of wounded men. independence believed liberty to be the port on the progress of the Putnam’s regiment remained in Cambridge until their enlistment expired in secret of happiness and courage to be battle. At that meeting he December 1775. In 1776 the regiment was reorganized into the 20th Continen- the secret to liberty. Louis D. Brandeis. was promoted to Brigadier tal Regiment under Colonel Durkee of Norwich. General. He left word for One major Revolutionary War battle was fought in Connecticut. This was at the nearly 4,000 Con- New London and Groton. On September 6, 1781, British forces under General Happy necticut troops to follow as Benedict Arnold and Lieutenant Colonel Edmund Eyre landed at New London quickly as possible. It was on both banks of the Thames River. On the west bank in New London, Arnold’s reported in the diary of one troops met no resistance and destroyed goods and naval stores. Many building Fourth of of the local officers that in the town were burned. On the east bank in Groton, Colonel Eyre’s forces at- about 1,000 men assembled tached and captured Fort Griswold which was commanded by Colonel William in Pomfret ready to go to Ledyard. Colonel Eyre was mortally wounded in the battle. Colonel Ledyard was battle in Boston. It was killed after he had surrendered the fort, and became a martyr to the American decided by the officers in cause. The town of Ledyard Connecticut was named for him. JULY Pomfret that this number Perhaps Connecticut’s greatest contribution to the war was the fact that it was more than was needed furnished many supplies to the Continental Army. To General George Washing- and only about 300 men ton, Connecticut was “The Provision State”. Items supplied included beef, salt, marched on to Massachu- flour and gunpowder.n

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First Selectman Craig Baldwin Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection The Pomfret Times Letters to the Editor irst Selectman Craig Baldwin stunned the Pomfret Republican Town Committee Thursday www.thepomfrettimes1995.org Patrick McCarthy, Longtime Pomfret resi- Leaders, Vestry members, and volunteer musicians for evening saying that he would not run for reelection in 2017. The Town Committee was sur- The Town Committee endorsed the following candidates to prised by his decision. The Pomfret Times is published twelve times a year, dent, to Run for Board of Selectman with the Rectory School service each weekend. F present to the Republican Caucus on July 20, 2017. Town the last week of each month, at Pomfret Connecti- Nicholson. Until a couple of years ago, I felt quite comfort- He said, “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of the Town of Pomfret. This Treasurer, Cheryl Grist; Board of Finance, Elizabeth Cartier; cut, by the Woodbridge Foundation, Inc. Dear Friends and Neighbors, able with the leadership of Pomfret and the direction has not been an easy decision.” He went on to explain that an opportunity has come up to lead The Pomfret Times is distributed free of charge a research team in near Washington, DC, which will mean that he would have to leave Pomfret. Board of Education Full Term, Whitney Bundy and Brent to every home in Pomfret and mailed to out of town My name is Patrick McCarthy, and I am running for the town had taken in education, economic decision- subscribers within the U.S. for a contribution of the office of Selectman in the upcoming November making, land preservation, and controlled develop- Members of the Town Committee expressed their thanks to Baldwin for his service to Pomfret, Tuttle; Board of Education Two Year Term, Tony Emilio; $25.00. This non-profit venture, is supported soley by 7th election. My wife Gail and I moved to Pomfret in ment. Over the last two years, however, I realized moving Pomfret forward, and maintaining a stable tax levy. Board of Assessment Appeals, Nick Gardner, Zoning Board advertisement revenues and contributions. The Pomfret Republican Town Committee had called a special meeting to endorse candidates 1992 and have been residents of the town since that that the leadership of the town had lost its sense of of Appeals, Robert Andrews and Jamie Robbins; Zoning time. In the course of these 25 years, we have been direction and focus, and that my neighbors and I for the upcoming Caucus on July 20, 2017. After Baldwin’s announcement, current Selectman Pomfret Editorial Board Board of Appeals Alternate, John Lewerenz; Constables, blessed to have this community as a place to work, were not the priority of many of our elected officials. Donna Smith stepped forward as the candidate for First Selectman. Joining her as the Selectman Elizabeth L. Cartier & Maureen A. Nicholson live, and raise our family. We bought our first home To that end, I have decided that it is now time for me candidate is former Pomfret Tax Collector, Pam Lewerenz. Based on Smith’s active role as a Select- Richard Dunn, Nick Gardner, Terry Jackson, and William man and her knowledge of the workings of Town Government, Smith was unanimously endorsed by ContacT Information here in 1995 on Holmes Rd. and fell in love with the to step forward and give back to Pomfret, the town I Ireland; Library Trustee, Sylvia Danenhauer. the Town Committee. Lewerenz brings her own unique experience to the slate. As the former Tax Elizabeth L. Cartier • [email protected] quiet life a mile off the highway, with horses cours- love and place that has given so much to me and my (860) 974-0688 • (c) (860) 428 0043 ing down the road during the annual Hunter Pace. family. Collector, Lewerenz has full knowledge The role of Selectman should be to safeguard the of the Town of Pomfret and how the Town is run. She was also endorsed unanimously as the Selectman Maureen A. Nicholson • [email protected] We built our current home on Freedley Fork in 2002, when our third child made us decide to expand our people of Pomfret, to work for its children, to conser- candidate. This is the first time in the history of Pomfret that the Selectman ticket is made up of two (860) 928-0070 • (c) (860) 214-9755 surroundings. Our three children - Grayson, Phoebe, vatively and responsibly handle its economic deci- women. Nora Robbins • Art Director/Designer and Aidan – all went to PCS for parts of their el- sions, and to protect its environment. If I am given The Town Committee endorsed the following candidates to present to the Republican Caucus on [email protected] (860) 974-0650 ementary school education before joining me at Rec- the opportunity to serve you as Selectman, I will July 20, 2017. Town Treasurer, Cheryl Grist; Board of Finance, Elizabeth Cartier; Board of Education tory School, where I began my career from 1992-1996 devote my time to your service, not what is politically Full Term, Whitney Bundy and Brent Tuttle; Board of Education Two Year Term, Tony Emilio; Board Copy & Advertising Specifications: and returned in 2007 and have been employed since expedient or convenient. of Assessment Appeals, Nick Gardner, Zoning Board of Appeals, Robert Andrews and Jamie Robbins; High Resolution (300 dpi) black & white files created as a history teacher, coach, and music lessons coordi- Over the next several months, I will have the Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate, John Lewerenz; Constables, Richard Dunn, Nick Gardner, Terry to desired size and saved in PDF or jpeg format. nator. Following their 9th grade year at Rectory, all honor of combining my efforts with those of Maureen Jackson, and William Ireland; Library Trustee, Sylvia Danenhauer. Email your finished ad to one of the editors. three attended Woodstock Academy, with one gradu- Nicholson, our incredibly honest and hard-working A meet the candidates’ night will be held on July 11, 2017 at the Old Town House. For a small fee (starting at $25 for 1/16 and former First Selectman who is again running for the This will provide the citizens of Pomfret the opportunity to meet the candidates $35 for 1/8) we can help you with your ad layout. ating from that fine school and moving on to college, one having graduated this June, and the youngest post in November. Together, we will put Pomfret and ask questions. Contact Nora Robbins with any questions regarding The Republican Caucus will be held on July 20, 2017 at the Old Town House at 7:30 PM. ad or photo submissions email: nrobbinsdesign@char- entering his junior year in the fall. Our family has back on course and make the people of Pomfret the ter.net, phone 860-974-0650 or visit our website. attended Christ Church regularly since 2001, and my top priority of the Selectman’s Office.n Donna Smith Pam Lewerenz All registered Republicans of Pomfret are invited to come to the Caucus to make their Patrick McCarthy • Candidate for Selectman voice heard. The Republican Town Committee will hold its meeting at 7:00 PM Rates & Sizes: wife and I have served in several roles with the par- Team Nicholson / McCarthy preceding the Caucus.n Classified: 3w X 1.75 h = $25 ish, including Nursery Coordinators, Youth Program 1/16 page: 3w X 3.75h =$50 1/8 page: 6.375 X 3.75 = $100 One Month Delay in Sending Tax Bills 1/4 page: 4.875w X 7.25h = $192 Patrick McCarthy to Run with Nicholson he Pomfret Tax Collector will mail this year’s tax bills out by Tuesday August 1st. If you are paying Half page: 9.875w X 7.25h = $383 your bill in person at the Town Hall you will have until 5:00 PM on August 31st, 2017 to pay your 3/4 page: 9.875w X 11h = $575 t the Democratic Town Committee Summer Celebration on June 24th, Maureen Tbill without penalty. If you are mailing your bill the envelope needs to be postmarked not later than Full page: 9.875 w X 14.75h = $765 Nicholson, candidate for First Selectman, announced Rectory School Admin- September 1st to avoid a penalty charge. Please note that the amount of revenue from the State of Con- Insert: 8.5w X 11h = $125 Aistrator and teacher Patrick McCarthy as her running mate in the upcoming necticut indicated on your tax bill is subject to change since the state budget will Bulky November 7th election. Former First Selectman Nicholson said she is proud to run with not have been adopted at the time your tax bill was printed. Without an approved Classifieds (text only) Email your text to one of the editors with a maximum of 180 charaters McCarthy, who, with his wife Gail, are 28 year residents of Pomfret. They live on Freed- Why the month delay you may be asking. Connecticut does not have an ap- state budget our ley Road, where they raised their three children Aidan, Phoebe, and Grayson, and have proved budget as I write this article. Without an approved state budget our Board Board of Finance Payments and/or Contributions: Mail checks to: been active in the Pomfret community. of Finance will estimate the amount of state revenue to be sent to Pomfret in order will estimate the The Pomfret Times P.O. Box 72, Pomfret Center, The Nicholson / McCarthy ticket will be formally nominated The Nicholson / McCarthy ticket will to set a mill rate. We are hopeful that by delaying setting the mill rate until July Waste Connecticut 06259 amount of state at the July 25th caucus of the Pomfret Democrats. be formally nominated at the July 25th 3rd we will have additional state revenue information to make a better estimate. “As an educator and parent, one of my priorities is to continue Postponing setting the mill rate has the effect of delaying when the tax bills can be revenue to be sent Friday & Saturday Editorial Photos & Graphics caucus of the Pomfret Democrats. Photos: Send each photo seperately as high resolution the excellence of PCS including the often overlooked infrastruc- prepared and mailed by about one month. to Pomfret in order black & white jpeg or tiff. ture improvements, such as the secondary backup well and up- Once the state budget is adopted we may need to adjust your January 2018 tax to set a mill rate. July 21 & 22 Graphics: including logos or clip art: send each file seper- graded accounting software system provided by Nicholson in her term as First Selectman. As First Selectman, bill, up or down. ately in a jpeg, eps, tiff or png format. Maureen secured grants for the important sidewalk safety project on Route 169/44 and the secure high speed We know the legislature’s and Governor’s failure to adopt a budget prior to our 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM internet hook up for the Town Hall and Senior Center and other projects yet to be completed.” Letters to the Editor: All letters submitted to the fiscal year starting is a major inconvenience for local taxpayers and we are doing everything in our power to Murdock Property editors must be signed and include an address and phone “The numerous town improvement projects that were on Maureen’s desk when she left remain shelved impress upon them to complete their work. number for verification. Any letter presented without this today. Together we will be able to see those projects through to completion.” McCarthy said. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office.n Route 101 information will not be printed. Letters submitted are sub- He also emphasized Maureen’s considerable experience, saying that “The last two years have shown Sincerely, Craig Baldwin —First Selectman ject to editing and The Pomfret Times reserves the right to just how valuable it is to have a Board of Selectmen who know how municipal government works, and are edit any and all letters. The Pomfret Times will not print capable of getting things done.” letters it regards as offensive or slanderous. Nicholson agreed and went on to say, “Together we bring great understanding of the issues facing he Pomfret Conservation Commission Readers should be aware that opinions of individual Pomfret voters and the ability to manage and address them.” presented the annual Lois Orswell Awards writers are not necessarily those of The Pomfret Times. on June 8, 2017. The Lois Orswell Award Due to space limitations, request letters to be kept to a “We’re taking nothing for granted,” Nicholson said. “This is a campaign about Pomfret’s future. It’s time T MAXIMUM of 300 words. Only one letter per author per to get the town back on track.”n recognizes the environmental and conservation month will be accepted with a maximum of eight per year. contributions of individuals, groups and businesses to the town of Pomfret. This year the award was given to two individuals. Ad & Copy Deadlines To Bean or Sarah Heminway was recognized for her effort to connect children with the natural world through not to Bean...? numerous after school programming and sum- ...is it really a question? Fri. July 14 for August 1 mer camp at The Connecticut Audubon Society lunch & dinner Center at Pomfret. She organizes Master Naturalist programming and was Fri. Aug 18 for September weekend breakfast instrumental in raising funds to build the new center. Fri. Sept 19 for October entertainment Bonnie Duncan received the Lois Orswell Award for her efforts to conserve Saturday evenings David Foisey and renovate the Abington Social Library. Under Bonnie’s leadership, the Fri. Oct. 13 for November Carpentry Assoc. LLC Abington Social Library has been modernized to improve its services to the “This impossibly funky Connecticut restaurant NAT-31466-1 Since 1991 • #HIC0610718 Insured community of Abington. Fri. Nov. 17 for December is full of character (and characters) and is There’s no job we can’t do This year the Pomfret Conservation Commission started the Orswell Student truly in a class by itself.” -www.hiddenboston.com 2018 Essay Contest. Over 30 essays were submitted by students in the 5th grade at Additions • Remodeling Fri. Dec. 14 for January 1 Pomfret Community School. Nicole Apicelli was the first place winner and 860-928-1562 subliminal message Kitchens • Baths • Custom Cabinets Evelyn Odden and Ethan Staples were the second place winners. ...eat at the Bean Flooring • Painting • Tiles • Windows Fri. Jan. 19 for February 1 Front row: Evelyn Odden, Nicole Apicelli and Ethan Staples. Back row left to right: The Pomfret Conservation Commission congratulates all the award win- Fri. Feb. 16 for March 1 www.TheVanillaBean.com [email protected] Craig Baldwin, Sarah Heminway, Bonnie Duncan and Pamela Cartledge ners and thanks them for their efforts on behalf of our town. n Pomfret-Connecticut 860-963-7036 The Pomfret Times | JULY 2017 | Page 4 | The Pomfret Times | JULY 2017 | Page 5 |

desire to keep the momentum going for the sake of powers of love, truth and beauty. Our Facebook page Town Wide Tag Sale Donations See the back page for the answers Quiet Corner Shouts: A “Huddle” women, children, male peers, and the survival of is open to all Wonder Women who wish their voices heers for another successful Town our democratic republic. Northeast CT residents to be heard in a positive manner and in the tradi- Wide Tag Sale organized & pro- of Wonder Women of Northeast will begin to see the passion of our activism, as we tion of nonviolent resistance. For more information Cmoted by the Pomfret Proprietors! Connecticut desire to educate our communities and to support please contact us at [email protected] Thank you to all Pomfret Residents & legislation and candidates who are action-oriented, or through our Facebook page, Quiet Corner Shouts. Organizations who invested in our town Veterans Notes his is the 75th positive, compassionate and inclusive. Wonder Woman would not allow herself to by paying the registration fees to par- anniversary Quiet Corner Shouts is associated with the be marginalized, she would not excuse verbal and VA Accountability Bill ticipate in this 11th annual event. The Tof the birth national movement, and will connect with all of physical assault as being locker room behavior, would Proprietors put a lot of volunteer hours The House passed on June 13 the VA of Wonder Woman, the “Huddles” emerging from the present political never support legislation that would deny women’s into this event and we are thrilled to give Accountability Bill and hopefully it has been created as a female climate of exclusion and divisiveness. Our hope healthcare benefits, could never turn her back on the the money we raise back to our commu- signed by now by the President. This may be a super hero who is to have productive exchanges with those with needs of others no matter what their race, gender, nity every year. little old for “news”, but this really is a signifi- was a pacifist that opposing viewpoints. The goal is to ethnicity, religion, sexual orienta- cant piece of legislation that is LONG overdue. would fight for de- develop a climate of understanding tion or country of origin. Wonder Here are our grateful recipients, It finally allows the VA director to actually take mocracy and break and common goals. Woman’s creation was definitely who are all doing amazing work in appropriate discipline action to make workers out of the chains Quiet Corner Shouts meets month- a metaphor for the emergence of different ways: and management be accountable for their ac- suppressing equal ly and is open to all like-minded women as a force.n tions, when appropriate. It was much needed to rights for women. individuals who have the super 1. Christ Church Youth Group - they have clean up the mess they have at the VA in terms Her super powers helped us year after year with map sales of mismanagement and incompetence. Don’t were love, truth and will receive $300.00, which will go get the wrong idea; the VA has a lot of things and beauty. toward their Pilgrimage to Vancouver this wrong with it, but it is the only health system Seventy-five years later year that many of our veterans have.The VA has a and in the spirit of Wonder Woman, a growing long way to go, but it at least is a step in the number of powerful women in the northeast corner 2. People’s Harvest Garden will receive right direction. have formed a “huddle.” A huddle is defined as a $300.00 as they work to grow veggies for small group of people who are holding an informal those in the community who require food Our veterans deserve it. conversation. A group of over 100 women (and assistance growing) have emerged to form Quiet Corner Garry at 860-928-2309. Shouts. The group envisions what a more equi- 3. Hale YMCA will receive $380.00 for two Garry Brown [email protected] table, safer and freer world could look like in the camp scholarships for Pomfret residents future and is focused on working to achieve that for Summer Camp Cutler goal. There is safety in numbers and inspiration in shar- Reminder: ing real and accurate news and activism. Many The Proprietors encourage groups to sell in the group were inspired by participation in the coffee/water /baked goods at future Tag Seely-Brown Village in Women’s Marches in January and possess a great Sales to offer additional reasons for visi- Pomfret Center tors to LOVE the town of Pomfret. The is accepting applications for their waiting list. perfect venue would be at our Map Sales We are a state subsidized congregate facility for As you can see, everything we are here for (fires, locations. seniors 62 and older. From the Chief, We recently held our department elections to motor vehicle accidents, medical calls, natural disas- The rent includes heat, hot water, cable, and Hello again, ters) requires funding to accomplish. A steady and Please contact the Proprietors if electricity. It also includes congregate program which choose the leaders of the department. The posi- provides a 3-course meal every day at noon, weekly hope that all of my fellow tions and holders of each position are as follows: predictable budget is very important to our mission. your group is interested in raising townspeople are enjoying The budget for this volunteer fire department is only a supplemental housekeeping and 24 hour staffing for Chief Brett Sheldon, Assistant Chief Matt Morrarty, money this way. emergency response. the summer. After such a mere fraction of what it will be for the town to hire full www.VisitPomfret.com wet spring the summer air Assistant Chief Roy Hicks, Department President time, paid staff. I can promise all of the tax payers that Please contact Cathy 860-928-2744 or email: sure feels good. With the Patrick Boyd, Vice President Mike Dumouchel, Sec- we keep a close eye on the expenses and every year we [email protected] for more information. summer weather comes the retary Brian Geyer and Treasurer Marcia Williams. look at our budget to be sure that the townspeople are heat. Please remember that getting the best bang for their buck. We look at what while you are enjoying your the officers and look forward to working with you we need to operate day to day, what we need for short Pomfret Lions stronger outside activities, you need all over the next two years. term and long term capital expenses, what we need to Club Announces together to care for yourselves, your We are into our new budget year and I would have in reserve and try to build our budget accordingly. family, and your pets. Keep hydrated, use plenty of like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to Fully understanding the impact that our budget has 2017 Merit sunscreen and take breaks often when all who came out to support our operat- on the tax payer is a top concern and I think that we doing strenuous activities. Watch for ing budget again this year. Our operating adhere to that concern year after year.n Scholarship signs of heat exhaustion and sun poison- budget allows us to have the funding to ing and seek medical attention right keep our equipment modern and main- Thank you all again and I hope you all enjoy the JOIN US TO away if you do not feel well after being rest of summer,Brett Sheldon, Chief Recipients. tained so that when we come to your [email protected] outside. Please, please remember your emergency, we are as prepared as possible he Scholarship Committee of the Pomfret pets. Pets are effected by extreme tem- with the equipment we need. Our bud- Lions Club proudly announces the recipients MEET YOUR REPUBLICAN peratures as well. Make sure they have get also allows us to do our own in house of the 2017 awards. T plenty of water to drink and that they training, pay for outside training classes are kept out of the direct sun on these Audrey Chase, Julia Roemer, and m m m CANDIDATES m m m for the members and to buy our train- hot days. DO NOT leave your pets (or ing supplies needed to do our training. omfret pet Katherine Dalimonte all of Pomfret kids) in parked vehicles, even with the windows S Maintaining a fire department is a lot like maintain- P have each been awarded a $1,000 endorsed to bring to caucus including cracked open as the temperatures inside these cars ing your home or business. We have to maintain merit scholarship. can still soar rapidly. the building, the grounds, plow snow, clean the Professional Donna Smith, candidate for First Selectman Over at the fire department it is business as building, purchase office supplies, pay the utility Several highly qualified local students applied by usual (weather does not get in the way here). We bills, heat and cool the building etc..etc…etc. Dog Grooming submitting a high school transcript, letter of recom- Pamela Lewerenz, candidate for Selectman are training and responding to emergency calls as Recruitment and retention of firefighters is mendation, and an essay on one of three topics. 35 years experience you would expect. Many of the members are con- another expense that is invaluable. Our members The club extends congratulations to the recipients tinuing their training with out of station training are volunteers, however, they are paid a small sti- in a home and wishes all applicants the best as they continue Old Pomfret Town House • 11 Town House Drive opportunities and also by training with our mutual pend to help offset some of their personal expenses environment their education. aid fire departments. All of this training helps us needed to respond to emergencies and go to drills, to help you better and makes us operate more ef- trainings and meetings. From purchasing their Lorraine H. Patrie The Pomfret Lions Club actively serves the local ficiently. company t-shirts and dress uniforms to having a community through service projects and events. We recently held our department elections to team building event is all so valuable to me being 860-963-2221 Club meetings are held 7:00 PM at Grill 37 in choose the leaders of the department. The posi- The able to get the people into the department and 83 Bosworth Rd., Pomfret on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Tuesday, July 11 tions and holders of each position are as follows: then retaining them. These simple things also help month September through May. The Lions Club Municipal Chief Brett Sheldon, Assistant Chief Matt Mor- Pomfret Center, CT to build cohesiveness among the fire department 06259 is the largest International Service Organization. Light dinner & Donations Election is rarty, Assistant Chief Roy Hicks, Department staff as well as giving us the image of professional- beverages will www.lionsclubs.org warmly President Patrick Boyd, Vice President Mike ism. We spend a lot of money to equip and train a be served 5:30 to 7:00 pm welcomed November 7 Dumouchel, Secretary Brian Geyer and Treasurer new firefighter, so the longer we can keep them, the 2017 Marcia Williams. I would like to congratulate all of better your tax dollars are invested. 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Graduation Awards Class of 2017 CONtinued (CABE) Student Leadership Award PCS • Class of 2017 (CAS) Scholar-Leader Awards Established 1801 Art Award – Kelsey Paige Kosior, Logan James he Connecticut Association of Boards of Edu- he Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) WOODSTOCK ACADEMY Brock and Alexandra Rose Vaida cation (CABE) Student Leadership Award is Scholar-Leader Award is given to one boy and American Legion – Gabriel Geyer and Mallory Tgiven to students who exhibit leadership skills Tone girl from each participating middle school Tyimok and is presented to one male and one female student. in Connecticut to students that have distinguished oday is the PCS All Around Student Award – Bridget Horst These students possess the following characteristics: themselves in scholarship and leadership in school and Pomfret 2017 Graduates Robert Fisher, Jr. Memorial Service Award – Kileigh day that I • willingness to take on challenges the community. The scholar-leaders are recognized at Hannah-Rose Andrews • Kiara L. Ballou Niland Gagnon and Mya Rose Symington-St. John and The • capability to make difficult decisions a statewide awards banquet in early June where they T Pomfret Democratic Town Committee Charles Woodstock Acade- • Darcey G. Bastow (8, 15) • Caitlyn E. • concern for others will receive an award signifying the honor Perkins Award – Kyra M. Shaw Bavosi; Ryan P.Black (5, 12, 13) • Christian • ability to work with others my Administration Laurie A. Champany Memorial Award – Giovanni • High academic achievement J. Bombara, Jr.; Alexander R. Bosio (13) • • willingness to commit to a project have anticipated Thomas Nuccio • Strong Leadership Skills • diplomacy for many months. Serenidad R. Bottieri • Noah R. Bourque • CT Association of Public School Supt (CAPSS) • Exercised influence on peers in upholding • ability to understand issues clearly After months of Colton R. Carr • Audrey E. Chase (3, 7, 11, Award – Bridget Horst and Gabriel Geyer school ideals • ability to honor a commitment 12) • Desteny Y. Cubi • Katherine J. CAS Middle School Scholar-Leader Award – • Exemplifies a positive attitude preparation, The Logan James Brock and Sybaljan Tahirova • Demonstrates leadership in the classroom Woodstock Acade- Dalimonte (13, 14) • Nathan J. DeLuca This year’s recipients are Cami Corrado and Linda Paine Technology Award – Nicholas and in school activities my has finalized ownership of South Cam- (11, 13) • Bruce W. Dexter III (5) • Gio Nuccio Stewart Apley • Is thoroughly dependable pus, formally Hyde School’s Woodstock Dillon S. Donovan • Brittany L. Eber (13, Perseverance Award – Caroline Sue Wilcox Cami Corrado is a steady hard-working learner that • Volunteers campus. 14) • Sydney C. Feragne (14) • Anya E. • Is well organized Terry Manning-Aleman Pomfret Community has the ability to recognize the value of information We are thankful to both Hyde School and the Foley • Brett C. Gagne • Stephen Z. • Gladly available School Scholarship fund – Iris Rosemary Bazinet presented and make connections with prior learning. Gauld family for the opportunity. Acquiring South Gagnon • Daniel C. Harrington • Molly and Connor C. Dexter She strives to always do her best and is held in high • Accepts criticism willingly and recommen- Campus sets The Academy on a positive trajectory Presidential Education Awards – Nicholas Stewart regard by her peers and teachers alike. She is a quiet dations graciously to continue its tradition of excellent education E. Harrington (5, 14) • Brian J. Hemeon Apley, Logan James Brock, Emily Mae Farese, leader who leads by example and as such is respected • Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of well into the future. (4, 12, 14) • James Hemeon (4, 14) • Mia Kileigh Niland Gagnon, Gabriel Geyer, Bridget by staff and peers. She is kind and supportive to her personality character and integrity I would like E. Herrera (5, 12, 14) • Allen F. Horn IV Class Officers Horst, Kellen Francis Horst, Megan E. Kelly, classmates and often takes it upon herself to get tasks This year’s recipients of the CAS Scholar-Leader to echo what Mrs. During Homecoming (4, 12, 14) • Caitlyn A. Ireland • Jack C. President — Logan James Brock Eric Phongsa, James Phongsa, Adam Michael done. Cami has been involved in a number of extra- are Logan Brock and Sybaljan Tahirova. Christine Swen- Weekend, on Saturday, Jellison • Michael J. Kemp • Mikko J. Vice-President — Alexandra Rose Vaida Schimmelpfennig, Zachary Stolarek, Mya Rose curricular activities including the softball team, she son, President of September 30, we will Koivisto (4) • Luca M. Lefevre; Emily L. Symington-St. John, Sybaljan Tahirova, Mallory is an active member of Eagles’ Eye and has been in Logan Brock is a committed learner that achieves at the The Woodstock Secretary — Emily Mae Farese highest academic levels across all subjects. He is self- officially celebrate the Lengyel (5, 13, 14) • Grace S. Logan (5, 12, Treasurer — Sybaljan Tahirova Tyimok, Alexandra Rose Vaida, Caroline Sue charge of taking pictures and setting up pages for Academy Board of Wilcox, Lily Wilcox yearbook committee. Finally, she has willingly volun- motivated, inquisitive and produces high quality work. Trustees, said “We acquisition with a South 13) • Kerry-Jewel R. Martin • Phoebe D. He takes his studies seriously and assists his classmates. Campus Grand Opening McCarthy (14, 15) • Joseph P. McCusker, Graduating Class teered to serve as a “big buddy” to a younger student. are truly grateful for This can be a challenging role but she always works He is the 8th Grade Class President, a member of the the many alumni Ceremony. We invited you Jr. • Kane E. McLewis • Myles P. Murren • National Junior Honor Society, a peer mediator, and Nicholas Stewart Apley Giovanni Thomas Nuccio PCS Class Night Awards 2017 hard, with a smile. and donors who to join us! Taylor B. Phillips • Emily R. Rainville (13, Nicola Bastien Melanie Pazienza actively serves as a writing tutor. He has been a mem- Caitlin Bavosi – Outstanding Achievement in continue to believe Briq Bates Eric Phongsa Giovanni Nuccio is kind to all. He serves the school as ber of the Math Counts Team for the last three years 14) • Toni M. Ramos • Julia B. Roemer (3, International Relations in and support The Iris Rosemary Bazinet James Phongsa a peer mediator and is respectful in every situation – including serving as captain this year leading to the 8, 12) • Clara A. Sarantopoulos (3, 11, 12, Keri Lynn Briere Tarsavanh Sangasy Christian Bombara – Michael Wlaszkiewicz Academy to make this possible. This historic step that he encounters in this important role. He does team to the state competition for the first time. Logan 14, 15) • Carli M. Schimmelpfennig; Bryn Logan James Brock Chayton Scheuritzel Memorial Award for The Academy enhances opportunities for stu- Amanda Carolyn Cerrone Adam Michael this while maintaining a good sense of humor. Gio is plays oboe in the concert band & learned an additional Alexander Bosio – John Conover Memorial dents in academics, athletics, fine arts, and other G. Sconzo • Jessica H. Semancik (4, 12, 13) Nickolas A. Chubbuck Schimmelpfennig truly a delight to work with in all aspects of school – instrument, alto saxophone, in order to participate in Scholarship, August Walter “Gus” Loos programs.” • Nicholas C. ShortvMia Y. Slevinsky • Jocelyn Norma Collin Alexa Marie from the classroom, in the field and on the courts he the Jazz Band. He is aleader in both ensembles and Camille Corrado Schimmelpfennig Memorial Scholarship On the evening of June 21, with the many Mackenzie C. Stewart • Kalle Terew; Alyssa leads positively and sets a great example for his peers. takes his participation very seriously. Connor C. Dexter Kyra M. Shaw Audrey Chase – Accounting Award, Big Y end-of-school activities over, we will open South N. Tracy • Jacob H. Trudeau • Sydney A. William Shes This past year, he served as the captain of the soccer Emily Mae Farese Sybaljan Tahirova is a top academic performer who goes Campus from 6 - 8 PM. Members of the commu- Kileigh Niland Gagnon Vivianna St. Jean Scholarship, Connecticut Elks Association and basketball teams. This leadership carries into the Trudo • Jackie B. Wedegis (3, 13, 14, 15) • above and beyond in the classroom. She is internally nity are welcome to come and visit the newly-ac- Gabriel Geyer Brinn A. Stimans Scholarship, William & Gladys Murdock classroom where he always strives to meet his aca- Caleb R. Wilcox (13) Ethan M. Hemeon Zachary Stolarek motivated and thoughtful and quietly leads by ex- quired campus. Also on June 21 will be a Move-Up Scholarship, Pomfret Lion’s Club, Putnam demic goals, is positive, and leads by example. He is Bridget Horst Mya Rose #46 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons ample – earning her the respect of her peers. Sybaljan Night for incoming freshmen and their parents Codes Kellen Francis Horst Symington-St. John always willing to go out of his way to lend a hand. Educational Award, Woodstock Agricultural is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, from 5:30 - 6 PM, as well as the Fall Athletic In- 3 – Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 3.89 or above) Megan E. Kelly Sybljan Tahirova It is with great pleasure that the Pomfret Commu- formation Night for fall athletes and parents from Dathan A. Kindle Mallory Tyimck Society Scholarship serving as the Treasurer and Hope for Haiti. Sybaljan 4 – Magna Cum Laude (GPA of 3.77 or above) Kelsey Paige Kosior Alexandra Rose Vaida Katherine Dalimonte – Pomfret Lion’s Club nity School Middle School Teachers recognize Gio is a thoughtful writer who last year was honored in 6 - 6:30 PM. 5 – Cum Laude (GPA of 3.65 or above) Amelia Carey Large Caroline Sue Wilcox Brittany Eber – Eleanor Peterson Lawton Memorial Nuccio and Cami Corrado as this year’s recipients of Hartford for her writing in the Chet Dream Big essay During Homecoming Weekend, on Saturday, 6 – Chinese National Honor Society Avery Kate MacNeil Lily Wilcox n Scholarship the CABE Student Leadership Award. contest. In addition to her own excellent writing, she September 30, we will officially celebrate the 7 – French National Honor Society Jonah McNamara Alexis Reagan Zagodny acquisition with a South Campus Grand Opening Despina P. Michaelidis Anya Foley– David W. Marsland Memorial has served as a writing tutor, helping younger students 8 – German Honor Society Scholarship improve their writing craft. Sybaljan is valuable part Ceremony. We invited you to join us! 9 – Italian National Honor Society

Molly Harrington – Outstanding Artist of the Year of the Eagle’s Eye, PCS’s literary magazine. She can be 10 – Latin Honor Society Graduation Awards Class of 2017 Mia Herrera – Outstanding Achievement in Spanish 5 counted on to do any task put before her. 11 – Math Honor Society Highest Achievement Award – Logan James Brock Allen Horn IV – Charles Couture Memorial Award, W It is with great pleasure that the Pomfret Communi- 12 – National Honor Society and Sybaljan Tahirova American Legion Americanism Award ty School Middle School Teachers recognize Sybiljan 13 – Scholar-Athlete Honor Society PCEA Award – Megan E. Kelly and Caitlyn Ireland – Outstanding Achievement in The William and Gladys Tahirova and Logan Brock as this year’s recipients 14 – Spanish National Honor Society Tarsavanh Sangasy Pastry & Baking of the CAS Scholar Leader Award. n 15 – Tri-M Honor Society Mary Patenaude English Award – Sybaljan Tahirova Mikko Koivisto – Gerry Suprenant Memorial Murdock Scholarship Fund Brock Family Literature Award – Alexa Marie Scholarship The William and Gladys Murdock Memorial Schimmelpfennig Emily Lengyl – Charles Cournoyer Memorial Fund awards scholarships annually to Pomfret The Zenon Sosnowski Math Award – Logan James Brock Scholarship students who are members of a high school News from Emmanuel College News from The University of Vermont The Loos & Co. Science Award – Emily Mae Farese Lara McClelland – Outstanding Female graduation class, or in any undergraduate Evan Clarke of Pomfret Center was named to the Alexandra Wilcon has been named to the dean’s list Schad Family Social Studies Award – Instrumentalist Award class of an accredited school of higher learn- NEWS FROM Emmanuel College Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 for the sping 2017 semester at the University of Ver- Sybaljan Tahirova Myles Murren – Linemaster Switch Business ing, and in the top one-third of his/her high semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, students mont. Wilcon, from Pomfret Center, CT, is majoring Pomfret Lions Club Creative Arts Award – Scholarship school class or maintaining satisfactory grades Colleges & Universities must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences. Kelsey Paige Kosior and Amelia Carey Large Taylor Phillips – Outstanding 4-year Achievement in his/her college classes. Preference is given for a 16-credit semester Pomfret Republican Town Committee Global in History and the Social Sciences Eastern Connecticut State University to those students who have graduated from News from University of Delaware Citizen Award – Melanie Pazienza Emily Rainville – President’s Volunteer Service Recently released the names of full-time students Pomfret Community School, and to those stu- News from Goodwin College The following students in your region have been Chrissie Nelson Baker Award – Jocelyn Norma Award, Prudential Spirit of Community who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring dents who are seeking a career in education. Andrew Bove has earned a spot on the Dean’s List named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for Collin Certificate of Excellence 2017 semester: Brooke Peyton was named to the for the Spring 2017.Dean’s List inclusion requires a the Spring 2017 semester: Emma Newell and Nicho- Breen Family Good Citizenship Award – Amanda Julia Roemer – Pomfret Lion’s Club, Quinebaug Dean’s List. Peyton’s major is Pre-Elementary Edu- student to earn a minimum 3.5 GPA, the equivalent las Kowalchuk both of Pomfret Center. Carolyn Cerrone and Kellen Francis Horst Valley Regional Rotaract Club, SBM Chari- Congratulations to the following cation and English; Erin Szela was named to the of an A- average, during a given academic session. Principal’s Award – Vivianna St. Jean and Chayton table Foundation Scholarship, Woodstock Agricul- student who was the 2017 re- Dean’s List. Szela’s major is Psychology and Crimi- The student must also be enrolled in a minimum of News from University of Hartford tural Society Henry Dunleavy Mem. Scholarship nology; Emma Folsom was named to the Dean’s List. Scheuritzel cipient of the William and Gladys six academic credits to qualify. Goodwin College The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Benjamin Grosvenor History Award – Adam Clara Sarantopoulos – Outstanding Achievement Folsom’s major is Women’s and Gender Studies; Jes- congratulates Andrew on making the Dean’s List and Crystelle Ranhoff of Pomfret Center has been named Michael Schimmelpfennig in History SEA Murdock Scholarship: sica Forst was named to the Dean’s List. Forst’s major demonstrating such a high standard of excellence in to its Dean’s List for Spring 2017. PCS-PTO Outstanding Volunteer Award – Alexandra Bryn Sconzo – Donald B. Williams & Hope K. is English and Sociology; Samantha Forst was named the classroom and beyond. Rose Vaida and Logan James Brock Williams Scholarship (Robertson Essay 2nd Place) Audrey Chase to the Dean’s List. Forst’s major is Sociology; Mary Spanish Award – Logan James Brock Jessica Semancik – Charter Oak Scholarship, Wishart was named to the Dean’s List. Wishart’s News from Roger Williams Creative Writing Award – Emily Mae Farese Outstanding Achievement in Individual major is Computer Science; Samantha Hayward was Jacqueline Low, of Pomfret Center, has been named Debra Mansell Sportsmanship Award – Giovanni Family Development named to the Dean’s List. Hayward’s major is Early to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List at Roger Williams Thomas Nuccio and Camille Corrado Alyssa Tracy – Nancy Brush Memorial Childhood Education and Spanish. University, in Bristol, R.I. Jackie Wedegis – NOW Book Award & Scholarship W