Carving out a Career “Pain Is Masson Gets Creative Juices Flowing Inevitable; Suffering Is As a Sculptor

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This week’s Quote Carving out a career “Pain is Masson gets creative juices flowing inevitable; suffering is as a sculptor

optional.” BY CHARLIE LENTZ company up and down Main Street with VILLAGER STAFF WRITER over a dozen people working on ice sculp- PUTNAM — Rena Masson usually chips tures. She welcomed the festival’s renais- Unknown away at marble or wood, but she used her sance of sculpture — albeit temporary — chisel on ice at the Fire and Ice Valentine’s most of her work doesn’t disappear when Festival last weekend. Masson had a lot of the mercury rises. “I’m a sculptor by profession,” said INSIDE Masson, from Danielson. “I’ve sculpted Charlie Lentz photo stone and wood so ice is sort of like a weird A8 — Opinion Rena Masson, owner of Tunk City Revival, works in between.” on an ice sculpture at the Fire and Ice Valentine’s Masson has a degree in sculpture and B1-4 — Sports Festival in Putnam last Saturday, Feb. 14. Please Read MASSON, page A10 B5 — Legals B5 — Real Estate B6-7— Obits B9-11 — Classifieds Sour effects of snow days

LOCAL Officials turn to backup plans as harsh winter continues

BY JASON BLEAU and the Quiet Corner and other days through- NEWS STAFF WRITER continued to thrive and out the week have been survive. impacted is well. With This is not a typo Regardless of what this in mind, howev- — more than 4 feet of side of the argument you er, it does not appear Courtesy photos snow has fallen in some are on for the winter of Mother Nature has cre- Kenny Botting, holding the certificate in the center, 2015, it’s unquestionable ated any real significant areas of northeastern stands with his family and the many police officers that that when it comes to its issues for northeastern Connecticut. met with him and other kids at Christopher’s Haven impact on schools, there For many, this has Connecticut schools at recently. Botting has wanted to be a police officer for been one of the most are a lot of questions that this point, as these facil- most of his life. unbearable winters need to be answered. For ities have employed con- to date, and for others almost a month straight, tingency plans to coun- it harkens back to past snow and holidays have teract the storms. A ‘Frozen’ major winters where less caused the cancellation Years ago, many would technology was available of school on Mondays, Fighting the encounter Please Read SNOW DAYS, page A11 Page A3

Learning good fight

The brave story of Eastford’s Kenny Botting

BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER EASTFORD — Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and May named not all heroes are endowed with mag- Woodstock Academy’s ical powers, super Teacher of the Year strength or super intelligence. Sometimes it’s Page A6 their story and their approach to life and the struggles they face that Eastford’s Kenny Botting Charlie Lentz photos make them heroes in undergoes treatment for On the Go the eyes of the world. Bud Cook, from Woodstock, a benign tumor. Bottings Such is the case for Page A8 chisels away on an ice sculp- story has made him both ture. young Kenny Botting, a a modern young hero and Financial Focus 9-year-old fourth grad- inspiration to anyone suf- er from Eastford who fering hard times. FIRE AND ICE has spent quite a bit Page A9 a six-and-a-half-hour of time over the past surgery to the brain on few months in Boston Sept. 29. The surgery PUTNAM — Ice and where he has received resulted in the remov- chocolate carving contests treatment for a benign al of the cystic part of highlighted the Fire and brain tumor while also the tumor, but due to Ice Valentine’s Festival last taking part in some the dangers of more Saturday, Feb. 14, in down- amazing experiences to intensive surgeries town Putnam. help him fight the good further work was not fight. available and Kenny From left, Carly DeLuca, from Kenny was diagnosed and his mother were Canterbury, Erin Raymond, on Sept. 24, 2014, with brought to Boston, Visit our website with from Pomfret, and Sophie craniopharyngioma, a Massachusetts where your smart phone or tablet Archambault, from Pomfret. brain tumor that sur- Kenny receives proton device! rounded his pituitary Just scan the “QR code” For more photos, turn to and hypothalamus below with your device and page A4! glands and resulted in Please Read BOTTING, page A12 instantly be linked to our website, www.villagernewspapers.com, where you can read the PDF versions of our newspapers! It’s as easy as that! Under Armour agreement receives warm welcome at WA BY JASON BLEAU uniforms and school when the proposal came gave us a proposal,” said our end, we are commit- NEWS STAFF WRITER sports team merchandise. across his desk to make a Patterson, who noted the ting to being an Under WOODSTOCK — A Athletic Director deal he gave it heavy con- school would be working Armour school. All uni- three-year deal has been Aaron Patterson said sideration and ultimately with Keath’s II Sports, form purchases moving struck out of Woodstock the new agreement is a determined it was a great soon to be The Graphic forward will be exclusive- Academy for the school big step forward for the opportunity to better the Edge, through the new ly Under Armour uni- to be an Under Armour program, which has seen athletic program and deal. “We went back and forms. We’ll be starting Athletics Apparel School, accomplishments and enter a win/win situation forth on the terms of the online stores for all the exclusively utilizing the championships as recent- for the school and Under agreement and came to sports teams so each team products of the athletic ly as 2013 pile up over Armour. one that made sense for will be able to purchase clothing line for their the years. Patterson said “We met and they both of us. Basically, on Please Read AGREEMENT, page A10 A2 • Friday, February 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers Ads and events from 1987 Recently, I wrote about arti- & Health Care, which provid- cles on disbanding the Danielson ed many supplies for those police force in an April 20, 1987 Killingly who were recuperating from Journal/Transcript. I thought surgeries or who were home- I’d mention a few ads and events at 300 bound. We’re sorry to see from that paper and see if they this long-time business close spark any good memories. its doors (for a photo of the How many recall Lord McB’s MARGARET Cyr Building see Images of Restaurant and Pub in the WEAVER America Killingly by Natalie Plainfield Yankee Motor Inn? L. Coolidge and Robert A. The Trink-et Shoppe Etc. Etc. Spencer, p. 31 or Killingly Etc. was featuring 20 percent off Revisited by Natalie Coolidge, on prom and bridal gowns in stock. In preparation p. 45). for Secretaries Week local flower shops, including Joan Kent had fond memories of Dr. Perreault Carolyn’s in downtown Putnam and Danielson, who was the family doctor for many years. She The Sunshine Shop on Maple Street and The said that even when he was elderly, he would make Flower Gallery in Plainfield, were offering a large house calls and recalled one time when he stopped selection of flowers and arrangements. Think at her house on the way home from the hospital spring! Ross’ Greenhouse-Nursery was offering a because she thought her son Jim had the flu. Joan free pack of annuals. The ad for Act One Beauty said that he never married, lived in an apartment Salon in Valley Road in Dayville mentioned that above the pharmacy, and had a married couple it was on the first right past the Bargain Sleuth. who cooked, cleaned, etc. She said that he went by Do you remember shopping there? There was Napoleon but she thought he was a Joseph since a sizeable ad for Bonneville Pharmacy, which it was customary for French-Canadian families to recently closed its doors. (See more below). Steve give all their boys Joseph as a first name then give Bousquet’s Appliances & TV was then located them a middle name that they went by. The same at 119 Main Street. Since fishing season was just was true for the girls in a French-Canadian family underway, Steve was offering “reel deals” — also who were given the first name Marie and then a “Dave Bousquet’s whale of a sale,” “Nothin’ fishy middle name. The Killingly Business Encyclopedia about Jack’s line.” Markley Motors on Route entry for Dr. Perreault confirmed his first name as 6 was having a “Giant Demo Sale”. Danielson Joseph and gave quite a bit of information about Federal Savings and Loan not only had its Main him. He was born Nov. 23, 1879 in Manchester, Street bank but was also New Hampshire and came to Danielson in 1909. offering banking at its “24 Both a physician and surgeon, he was a graduate hour Teller” in Dayville at of Tufts Medical College. By 1911 he was located in Ames. I’m sure many of you the Cyr Building in Danielson. Dr. Perreault died shopped there. The ad for May 10, 1961. In a reference to his obituary in the Killingly Glass & Aluminum Windham County Transcript one resident said on Commerce Avenue in that Dr. Perreault had delivered over 9000 babies Danielson referred to its during his many years here. “new show room — largest in Esther Daigneault called recently after listening N.E. CT.” Other ads included to a talk show on WINY where callers were dis- a store, which is no longer in cussing the Moosehead Tavern. For those who are business, Buy-Rite Building new to the area or are too young to remember, it and Home Center, Westcott was located on the triangle between Route 12 and Rd. Do share your memories. Soap Street, across from the entrance to the new The above paper had Killingly High School. I wrote about it in August articles about a number of 2009. See the next paragraph for an extract from springtime events, includ- that column. Mention was made on the talk show ing an upcoming Springtime of noted people who had stopped at the Moosehead. Festival Parade that some of Esther said that both Robert Mitchum and Glenn you might have participat- Campbell had visited the establishment. She ed in. Another event caught recalled that other noted individuals (actors) had my eye. “ARCQV schedules come to an event at Davis Park — Wendell Corey, a Bike Hike fundraiser. The James Whitmore, and Jerome Cortland. Their Association for Retarded car was parked on Broad Street not far from the Citizens of Quinebaug Valley cannon. Perhaps some of you also recall their visit will hold its 14th Annual and can give us an idea of the year (unfortunately Hike Bike this Sunday. The only the early Windham County Transcripts have event is expected to draw been indexed). Esther worked in Putnam so also some 500 volunteers who will had the opportunity to see Robert Ryan when he seek pledges for biking or came there and stood on the balcony of the hotel walking a 20-mile or 20-kilo- (no longer standing) to greet people. Please do con- meter course. The course, tact the Killingly Historical Center or email me if which begins and ends at you recall other noted visitors to the town or area. McDonald’s in Dayville Concerning the Moosehead, Cranston Briggs, [Route 12], winds through a graduate of the 1948 class from Killingly High scenic areas of Killingly… School, sent the following in 2009: “In the late ‘40s ’Our goal is $15,000,’ said and for a long time it was known as The Moosehead Hike-Bike Chairwoman Tavern. There was a bar as well as an area with Phyllis Morrison.” booths and probably tables. Tony Caron, I believe Recently most residents of was the owner at the time. The big old moose was the area were shocked when in better shape in those days. Tony Minio, KHS ‘48 Bonneville’s Pharmacy was the Harry James of KHS and had a band. We unexpectedly closed its used to play at the Moosehead Tavern on week- doors. A search of Natalie ends, back in 1947-1948, for dancing and listening Coolidge’s Killingly Business enjoyment. All members were graduates of KHS. Encyclopedia revealed that Tony Minio-trumpet, Fred Peabody-piano, William the store had been in business Young-saxophone, Frank Spaulding-saxophone, at several locations since the Zeke Rainville-Bass Fiddle, Cran Briggs-trombone, 1920’s. Avellino A. Bonneville Ray Paquin-drums.” (Cran Briggs thanked Fred was listed as a druggist in the Peabody and Mrs. C. Minio (Tony’s mother) for 1923-24 Danielson Business confirming and filling in on great memories). A Directory. The 1933 telephone check of Natalie Coolidge’s Killingly Business book gave the location as 41 Encyclopedeia 1708-2008 revealed that Antonio Main Street. I’m sure many and Albina Caron owned the Moose Head Tavern older inhabitants recall when from 1947 to 1949. Later they became the owners the drug store was located at of Sunny Lunch Restaurant on Center Street in the lower end of Danielson Danielson. in the Cyr Building, which If you have memories to share please contact the now houses Todd’s House of Killingly Historical Center or email me. Carpets. (Joan Kent said that Note: Now that we’re in the snowy season, if the Dr. Napoleon Perreault’s weather is bad, please listen to WINY or call the office was located upstairs so Center to see if it is open before you come. patients could just go from Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly Municipal the office to the pharmacy Historian. Special thanks to Joan Kent, Esther with their prescriptions). Daigneault, and Cranston Briggs for memories References at the Main used in this column. For additional information Street location continued in visit the Killingly Historical Center Wednesday or the Business Encyclopedia Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment), visit until the 1970’s. However, www.killinglyhistory.org, or call 860-779-7250. Mail the 1978 SNET Telephone for the Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society, Directory gave its location Inc. or the Killingly Historical Center should be sent as the Westcott Avenue to P.O. Box 6000, Danielson, CT 06329. Margaret address with a reference to Weaver may be reached at margaretmweaver@ Richard N. Harrison. By the gmail.com. Note: Neither the Killingly Historical 1980’s the pharmacy was also Center nor I have Caller ID. Please leave your name home to Bonneville’s Home and phone number when calling. Thank you.

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Although numerous safe- characters of the popular Disney film guards are in place to ensure accu- “Frozen” to their float almost a year to rate reporting, mistakes can occur. the day after the craze over the musical Confirmed fact errors will be cor- animated feature began with its theatri- rected at the top right hand corner cal release. of page A3 in a timely manner. Continuing to build off both the excite- If you find a mistake, call ment of their inclusion of the characters (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- on their parade float and the craze of the “Frozen” film itself, Putnam bank’s ness hours. During non-business Putnam location invited the charac- hours, leave a message in the edi- ters from the film they included in the tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will parade to visit once again, this time return your phone call. taking photos with local children and visitors of the bank face to face. The sisters from the film, the red- headed Anna and her sister Elsa, the Ice Queen, posed for countless photos on Feb. 14, also embracing the Fire Tuxedo & Ice Festival being prepared outside Jason Bleau photo during the chilly morning. According to Young visitors to Putnam Bank’s downtown Putnam location pose for a photo with Anna and Rentals Brandy Hapgood, branch manager for Elsa, the princesses from the hit Disney film “Frozen.” Prices Putnam Bank in Putnam, the event was For any Budget not just a photo op — there was more to of the characters in their float and photo paigns may have started something the it that just fun and games. opportunities. She noted that it’s a great bank will carry over into years to come. Over 250 Vests “We’re doing it for the community privilege to see the public embrace the “I’m sure we’ll do something again & Tie Colors and the kids, of course,” Hapgood said. bank’s inclusion of the characters in next year,” she said. “We probably will “As anyone can see, they love the char- their public image in recent months. do something different [which won’t acters. We’re having them take pictures “It’s very important, especially with include “Frozen”] and we may link it they can take home with them. If they Putnam Bank being a community to whatever we do for the parade float. choose to make a donation we are col- bank,” she said. “It’s exciting for us. I That’s my thought anyway. We’ll prob- lecting money to benefit to the Make A was on the float myself and to see those ably look at the ‘in thing’ for that year. Wish Foundation.” kids and how they were excited to see I think it’s a good thing that we do this. 103 Main Street, Danielson CT Hapgood added that “Frozen” seems the characters actually put tears to our It’s exciting for everyone and we’ll keep 860-774-5337 • www.trinketshoppe.com to be the “in thing” this year and that eyes. It’s overwhelming, rewarding and them coming and we hope the public Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9-5:30, Wed 9-7, Putnam Bank has embraced the pop- exciting for us.” does the same.” Sat 9-4, Sun 12-4 ular film in many ways over the past While the Feb. 14 appearances of year, from their scarecrow of the rein- Anna and Elsa were not the first for the Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- deer Sven, which still stands outside characters, they will be the last for the 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- Back Pain? the Putnam location, to their inclusion season according to Hapgood. However, press.com. 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The town has hired Weston of sewering two schools (Pomfret and & Sampson Engineering of Rocky Hill, Rectory Schools) with quite a volume of Connecticut as the contractors for the waste water.” design phase and the project has under- “I think this all hinges on education gone several changes since 2011, with and getting the information out and READING the public hearing focusing on the most the facts to the people so that they recent of these transformations. understand what the project is,” added NEWSPAPERS Nicholson said response from the Nicholson who also noted that public public during the Feb. 10 meeting was meetings on the matter would continue. positive. “I think that’s what we’re really working IS A QUEST “The response was actually pretty on doing at this point and it’s important LIKE NO OTHER good,” she said. “A lot of people asked to get feedback from the residents and really good questions. I think they make sure that understood the value of having this they understand sewer project in town and the need for what’s happening Courtesy photo these schools to get out of the discharge and how it works. The map that was discussed during a pub- of their waste water.” That’s the biggest lic hearing on Feb. 10 concerning plans to She said the most pressing issues part of the project install new sewer lines in Pomfret. involved residents who were concerned is to make sure about unique situations in relation to Pomfret residents BY JASON BLEAU where sewer lines would be installed in are informed NEWS STAFF WRITER relation to their properties. Nicholson about it and we said all of this will be taken into con- hear what they POMFRET — The town of Pomfret sideration and it’s important to under- have to say.” held a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. stand that the design and planning pro- 10, to continue public discussion con- cess is ongoing. Jason Bleau cerning its sewer line initiatives in the Nicholson explained that one of the may be reached at next few years as plans start to take biggest motivations for making the 508-909-4129, or by shape as to where new sewer lines will sewer project happen is the fact that e-mail at jason@ be installed and what facilities would without the upgrades the Pomfret and stonebridgepress. benefit or be impacted by the change. Rectory Schools would have likely had to com. According to First Selectman invest in their own individual upgrades Maureen Nicholson, the meeting to their waste water management sys- simply looked at a map approved by tems in due time. the Pomfret Water Pollution Control While Pomfret Authority that outlines the route the Community new lines will take in order to get public School will not input on the plans. Nicholson explained immediately bene- that the map is not a definite plan, but fit from the instal- it’s a good estimate for what is to come. lations because “It shows the properties included their system is still that will be serviced by the sewer,” running smoothly,

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PUTNAM — Carving contests — both with ice and chocolate — supplied ice sculptures on Main Street and chocolate sculptures inside the Empty Spaces Art Gallery during the Fire and Ice Valentine’s Festival last Saturday, Feb. 14. The event also included professional ice sculptures and professional ice carving demonstrations by Ice Matters on the patios of Victoria Station Cafe and 85 Main. Also included in the festivities was an Elektra fire dancing performance in the parking lot of Putnam Bank.

Eric Brown, from Putnam, used a Kayla Costabile, from Danielson, Robert Russo stands with his sculpture chainsaw. gets ready to go to work. of a chocolate heart.

Charlie Lentz photos Josh Deojay, from Wauregan, and Chris Horne, from Attawaugan, work on a sculpture.

The chocolate sculpture from the Courthouse Bar and Grille.

Matthew Gibeault, from Danielson.

An ice dump truck filled with dirt.

The chocolate sculpture from the Crossings Brew Pub.

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Toll Free 1-800-242-7655 • 508 764-6677 a Good Local Newspaper” V illager Newspapers Friday, February 20, 2015 • A5 First Fridays Poster Contest is here PUTNAM — As planning continues for the upcom- each First Fridays event. the winning poster will introduce a new look to the ing season of First Fridays, organizers are excited to For 2015, entrants are encouraged to interpret and go-to-guide for the 2015 season. The program is the begin accepting submissions for the 2nd Annual First explore art of the 20th century to create an original perfect companion to assist visitors to the monthly Fridays Poster Contest. work. The periods to be celebrated, respectively, First Fridays events. For those unfamiliar with First Now through March 14, local artists of all ages are during the six evenings of the 2015 First Fridays sea- Fridays, the program gives a brief history of the annu- encouraged to submit an original piece of artwork son will include: Art Nouveau, The Jazz Age, World al event, as well as an overview of what to expect for that engages with the 2015 season-long theme: A War II & the Arts, Pop Art, Urban Art, and Digital Art. the upcoming season. Each First Fridays has some- Century of Art. For a second year, the winning artist All pieces must fit into a 16x20 poster frame portrait thing new to do and see, and the program gives a fan- will receive a cash prize and will see their work on the orientation and must be submitted by March 14th. tastic sneak peek of monthly entertainment, commu- cover of the 2015 First Fridays program. A detailed description of the 2015 theme, as well as nity art projects, and vendors. As well, the program Introduced for the 2014 season, the poster contest examples of art from the above periods will be avail- previews events hosted by such downtown galleries was created to engage the arts community in design- able to all artists interested in submitting work for as: Arts & Framing and the Sochor Art Gallery, The ing the cover for the First Fridays program, which the contest. Artists are encouraged to use creative Empty Spaces Project: Gallery on Main Street, Flying saw 3,500 copies printed and distributed throughout freedom to craft a visual representation of how art Carpet Studio, Sawmill Pottery, Silver Circle Gallery, the state. Fourteen posters were received and judged transformed during the 20th century. and The Stomping Ground. Each season, the program by the Putnam Business Association PR & Marketing As with the 2014 contest, entries will be judged has grown thanks to the generosity of local sponsors Committee, with the winning entry submitted by by the PBA PR & Marketing committee and will be who recognize the positive impact First Fridays has Putnam resident, Thomas Rall. In addition to his included in a silent auction during one of the monthly on the community. work serving as the cover art for the 2014 program, First Fridays events. Art lovers will have a chance to For more information on the poster contest, includ- Rall received a $250 prize. At the July First Fridays purchase reproductions of the winning poster, with ing a detailed description of the 2015 theme, artists are event, all fourteen entries were part of a silent auc- proceeds of the auction and poster sales to benefit the encouraged to visit www.discoverputnam.com. tion, with proceeds going to the Putnam Arts Council, First Fridays committee. the driving force behind the Art Attacks featured at As the cover artwork for the First Fridays program, Quest Martial Arts fares well in tournament Courtesy photos • Molly McKeon: First in Forms, sec- MERIDEN — Students from Quest ond in Breaking Martial Arts in Putnam attended the • Kyle Pazienza: Ed Vargas Scholarship Tournament in Second in Meriden. Forms,first in • Colby Babbitt: Third in Forms, sec- Sparring, third in ond in Sparring, third in Breaking Breaking • Nicholas Boligan: Third in Forms, • first in Sparring, second in Breaking AlishiaThompson: • Mathew Card: Second in forms, First in Forms, sec- third in Sparring third in Breaking ond in Sparring, • Arianna Garnsey: First in Forms, third in Breaking first in Sparring, first in Breaking • Isabella • Jeff Gibbs: Third in Forms, Sparring Selmecki: First and Breaking in Forms, first in • Diedrea Hanshaw: Third in Forms, Sparring, third in first in Sparring, third in Breaking Breaking • Sebastian Hanshaw: Third in Forms, • Scott Selmecki: first in Sparring, third in Breaking Third in Forms, • Jacob Mainhart: First in Sparring third in Sparring, • David May: First in Sparring second in Breaking • Zach Rainville: Second in Sparring • Watts Herideen-Woodruff: Second in Forms, second in Sparring, second www.Connecticuts in Breaking QuietCorner.com

Tractor Trailer Drivers Wanted Dayville, CT Applicant must have 100,000 verifiable safe driving miles or 2,500 hours verifiable safe driving time. 80% of trips return home the same day. www.fritolayemployment.com Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Frito-Lay OTR Company Driver Pay: Benefits: Average $60,000 - $70,000 Health Insurance Average 2000 miles per week Dental Insurance Paid Weekly Vision Plan Layover Pay Life Insurance Drop and Pick-up Pay Retirement Plan / 401K Deadhead Pay Passenger Program Public Meetings Stop Off Pay Frito-Lay OTR Company Vacation Pay Driver Home Time THOMPSON Wednesday, Feb. 25 Orientation Expenses Paid Breakdown Pay Open Space Committee, 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23 Room B Loading/Unloading Pay Inspection Pay Planning & Zoning Commission, Thursday, Feb. 26 7 p.m., Town Hall, Merrill Seney Community Room Board of Education, 7 p.m., Woodstock Middle School WOODSTOCK Weekly Crossword February 20, 2015 Monday, Feb. 23 POMFRET Across Historic Properties, 7:15 p.m., Room Monday, Feb. 23 B 1. Obi, e.g. 5. Atlas, e.g. (hyphen- Conservation Commission, 7:30 p.m., Planning & Zoning Commission, 7 Room A ated) p.m. 10. Undertake, with Historic District, 8 p.m., Room B “out” Tuesday, Feb. 24 13. Eastern pooh-bah Tuesday, Feb. 24 14. Eclipse phenomenon Democratic Town Committee, 7 p.m., 15. Athletic supporter? Arboretum Committee, 9 a.m., Room Grill 37 16. Bony portion of the A roof of the mouth (pl.) Water Pollution Control Authority, 7 (2 wds) Wednesday, Feb. 25 18. “___ we having fun p.m., Room A yet?” Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., PCS 19. In a foolishly imita- Room B Library tive manner 20. “Star Trek” rank: Abbr. 21. Barely beat Killingly HigH Drama Presents: 22. Avis offering 23. Partygoer 25. “Don’t ___!” 26. Bookbinding leather Rehearsal for Murder 28. Bring up 29. Gets up on, as onto Adapted for the stage by D.D. Brooke a horse From the television play by Richard Levinson & William Link 31. Queen, maybe 32. Places to buy car fuel (2 wds) 35. Buff March 5th, 6th, & 7th at 7:00 pm 36. Youth in Greek 33. Atomic no. 77 42. Afternoon service mythology whose wings 34. Common black (2 wds) March 8th at 2:00 pm melted Down European thrushes 44. “Four Quartets” poet 37. Conundrum 35. Senseless behavior 45. A Judd 39. Western blue flag, 1. “The English Patient” 37. Pestilence 47. Type of fur coats Tickets - $10 per person e.g. setting 38. Furnishes better 50. Lion’s share 40. Dracula, at times 2. Spiritual love (pl.) weapons 53. Bolivian export 43. Unfinished detail 3. Go down 40. C4H8 Family Pack of 4 for $30 if purchased (2 wds) 4. Verb with thou 41. Come to light 46. Reserved 5. Sacred before February 28th 48. “Is that ___?” 6. Victorian, for one 49. C.S.A. state 7. Bach composition 50. Word in the Second 8. About When his leading lady (and fiancée) Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide after Amendment 9. Egypt’s Lake ___ the opening night of her Broadway stage debut, playwright Alex Dennison is left heartbroken. On 51. “Fancy that!” 10. Subs (2 wds) the first anniversary of her death, he gathers the cast and crew from that ill-fated night in the same 52. State of unrestrained 11. Supremely spooky merriment 12. Crow’s home theatre to read a new play he is working on, a mystery in which a famous actress is killed. As the 54. Ashes holder 14. Insensitive reading progresses, the scenes seem to the cast to be uncomfortably close to actual encounters 55. Excessive maternal 17. Lighthouse protection 23. Bromo ingredient they might have had with Monica. When pressed, Alex finally reveals that he believes that Monica 56. “Trick” joint 24. Flat, leavened bread was murdered, and that someone at the theater is her killer. 57. Artist’s asset of NW India 58. Restrict 27. The “A” of ABM 59. Cast 29. Bison features Contact Jen Nadeau at 860-779-6620 (also available at main office) 30. Antares, for one All shows will be held in the Killingly High School Auditorium • 226 Putnam Pike, Dayville CT 32. Petrol (var. spelling) A6 • Friday, February 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers

SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected]. May named Woodstock Academy’s Teacher of the Year WOODSTOCK — Woodstock experiments and implemented her opinion on how to enhance Academy named science teach- flipped and blended classroom learning opportunities for stu- er Valerie May as the Teacher styles similar to many colleges dents. of the Year for the 2014-15 and universities. “Woodstock Academy is school year. “She’s led a lot of initiatives privileged to have such a revo- In her 17 years at the here at the Academy from a lutionary, passionate, and ded- Academy, May has been com- flipped classroom to utilizing icated teacher as part of our mended nationally for her con- technology as an educational faculty,” stated Headmaster tinued research and innovative tool,” Associate Headmaster Christopher Sandford. “Mrs. work, has been at the forefront Holly Singleton said. “She was May is an excellent role model of incorporating technology one of the first teachers who and leader not only for our into classrooms, and has trans- was willing to do a one-to-one students and in our science formed the Academy’s science program and by integrating department, but in the entire department. technology skills into a nor- Academy community. She is a May led the charge in orga- mal content area, students who shining example of the type of nizing the Science Department have taken her classes have educator who strives to excel, into a data team, utilizing been more advanced in their continuously learn, and bring quarterly assessments to gath- studies.” that learning back to her stu- er student data and improve May has also been recognized Courtesy photo dents.” student performance. She was nationally, presenting at sev- Woodstock Academy science teacher Valerie May was named the More information on also one of the first teachers eral prestigious conferences school’s Teacher of the Year. Woodstock Academy’s Teacher at the Academy to incorporate such as National Association of ing invitations to exclusive lec- Institute. Reputable companies of the Year Valerie May can technology into her classroom. Biology Teachers Conferences, ture series and events at dis- including the College Board be viewed in our video on the With the use of different tech- leading professional develop- tinguished institutes like the and Pearson Publishing have Woodstock Academy YouTube nologies, May has enhanced ment workshops for teachers Centers for Disease Control and called May for advice on how Channel or website. her AP and Honors Biology lab around the country, and receiv- the Howard Hughes Medical to improve their products or WA student selected to perform at Carnegie Hall WOODSTOCK — Angel Martin, Lela talent, dedication, and achievements Woodstock Academy Music Chorale. Miller and Melanie Phaneuf, students at demonstrated in their application and Finalists will come together for five Woodstock Academy, have been select- audition recording. Angel, Lela and days in February 2015 in New York City ed for the 2015 High School Honors Melanie will join other performers to have the opportunity to learn from Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. from the United States, Canada, and Dr. Eph Ehly, work with other Finalists, They will perform at Carnegie Hall select international schools for a special and get a taste of New York City. The in February with the Honors Choir. performance at world-famous Carnegie Sunday, Feb. 22, performance is open Participation in one of the three Hall, a venue that marks the pinnacle of to the public and specially invited rep- Honors Ensembles is limited to the musical achievement. resentatives from collegiate music pro- highest rated high school performers According to Program Director grams. Tickets can be purchased begin- from across North America and select Morgan Smith, “Being selected to the ning 60 days prior to the performance schools internationally. Honors Performance Series is some- through the Carnegie Hall box office at The three altos auditioned this fall thing each Finalist should be extremely www.carnegiehall.org/boxoffice. for the Honors Performance Series and proud of accomplishing. We process The Honors Performance Series was were accepted after a review by the more than ten thousand nominations created to showcase accomplished indi- Honors Selection Board. Acceptance to annually, selecting only the most tal- vidual high school performers on an the elite group is a direct result of the ented performers applying on an inter- international level by allowing them to national level. Working with these con- study under master conductors and per- ourtesy photo ductors and performing at Carnegie form in the celebrated venue, Carnegie Woodstock Academy students Angel Martin, Hall is a once-in-a-lifetime experience Hall. The Honors Performance Series Lela Miller and Melanie Phaneuf have been that these student musicians never for- is proudly presented by WorldStrides, selected for the 2015 High School Honors get.” the nation’s leading educational trav- Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. The young ladies study music with el organizer. Learn more by visiting Amy Ranta and are members of the www.honorsperformance.org. WA students receive award from Salvation Army WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy students serve the local community in many ways, whether its holding a fundraising event or volunteering at the local food shelters, our students strive to give back as much as they can. During the holiday season, 66 Woodstock Academy students were shining examples of our service-minded environment. The students, 34 of them being National Honor Society members, volunteered as bell ringers for the Salvation Army. The students worked one to three hour shifts for a total of 267 hours, earning Woodstock Academy the honor of Most Hours Served at the organization’s “Thank You” party where sophomores Roxanne Garceau and Shai-lin Gothreau, both of Woodstock, accepted the award on behalf of the Academy. “The students provide a vital service by manning the kettles, a need that would go largely unmet were it not for the service of the students from WA and other area schools,” Advisor and Science Teacher Jackie Rose said. “Of about 160 students who volunteered, 66 were Academy kids, which makes me very proud.” The Salvation Army raised more than $12,000 this season, all of which will directly benefit the Putnam Salvation Army to be used by area residents in need. For more information on how you can help the Salvation Army, please visit their website: http://salvationarmynefl.org/locations/.

Courtesy photo Woodstock Academy recently earned the Salvation Army’s “Most Hours Served” award at the organization’s “Thank You” party, where sophomores Roxanne Garceau and Shai-lin Gothreau, both of Woodstock, accepted the award on behalf of the Academy.

fruit, milk. SCHOOL WOODSTOCK Thursday, Feb. 26: Taco boat, refried beans, fruit, milk. Monday, Feb. 23: Fresh baked cheesy WOODSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS Friday, Feb. 27: Pizza, carrot sticks, pizza, baby carrots with ranch dip, car- fruit, milk. nival cookie, 100 percent grape juice, Monday, Feb. 23: Chicken patty, bun, milk. waxed beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 24: Cheddar stuffed Tuesday, Feb. 24: Pancakes, turkey THOMPSON pretzel stick, vanilla yogurt, roasted sausage, hash browns, fruit, milk. broccoli, strawberries, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 25: Mozzarella MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY Wednesday, Feb. 25: BBQ chicken sticks, marinara sauce, tossed salad, Quesadillas, brown rice, baked beans, orange smiles, milk. Thursday, Feb. 26: Roast turkey and gravy mashed potato, Bosco apple stick, diced pears, milk. Friday, Feb. 27: Toasted cheese sandwich, hearty beef vegetable stew. Whole grain cheese-its, cucumber pinwheels, applesauce, milk.

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Monday, Feb. 23: Hamburger or cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, Chili roasted sweet potatoes, baked beans - Alt. Fresh baked pizza, plain or pepperoni. Tuesday, Feb. 24: Popcorn chicken, plain or Zesty orange, oven fried rice, garden peas. Alt. Fresh baked cheese pizza. Wednesday, Feb. 25: “Baked potato bar” Chili-cheese sauce, black olives, sour cream, steamed broccoli, bread stick, fresh baked Stromboli (cheese pepperoni) with dipping sauce Thursday, Feb. 26: Toasted cheese sandwich or toasted ham and cheese sandwich, tomato soup, Roasted Brussels sprouts or Alt. Fresh baked cheese pizza. Friday, Feb. 27: Baked Mozzarella sticks with dipping sauce, baked ziti, steamed green beans. Alt. Fresh-bakes pizza, plain or meatball. V illager Newspapers Friday, February 20, 2015 • A7

SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected]. Construction class builds feral cat shelters for Our Companions WOODSTOCK — drew up their own set of Woodstock Academy’s plans before breaking up Construction class built into teams of two to build six feral cat shelters for the shelters. Our Companions, a local “Five of the six shelters volunteer animal rescue are already out in circu- organization in Ashford. lation in our managed Our Companions feral colonies,” Program works with local farmers Manager Caroline and landowners to con- Gaetano explained. “We trol feral cat over-popu- posted a picture on our lation and to provide the Facebook page and have animals with a warm, had many people contact safe place to sleep during us looking for a copy of the cold winter months. their plans so they can Eleven Academy con- build their own. The struction students were students did an amaz- tasked with the responsi- ing job on the project. bility of building six shel- Their efforts are having ters for the project. a far-reaching impact.” “Throughout the first The project was a great semester the students exercise in reverse engi- learned many new skills neering, and getting max- and practiced designing imum yield from a sheet and building a variety of plywood. The students of structures,” stated were also required to use Vocational Technology cut-offs that were culled teacher Keith Landin. from the classes scrap “It was very gratifying to pile. give my students a real- “When Woodstock world design problem Academy’s Construction Courtesy photo and just stand back and class, under the direction Woodstock Academy’s Construction class has built six feral cat shelters for a local volunteer animal rescue organization in watch as they ran with of Keith Landin, offered Ashford called Our Companions. it.” to build the feral cat The students had one shelters as a class proj- shelters were expertly doing the compassionate tion on Woodstock next Construction proj- week to reverse engineer ect, we were delighted,” built and it is our plea- work of sterilizing, vac- Academy’s Vocational ect, please contact Keith a sample cat shelter that Our Companions Chief sure to provide them to cinating, and providing Technology department Landin at (860) 928-6575 Our Companions loaned Executive Officer Susan those people within the daily care for feral cats.” or to learn about how or via email at klandin@ the class. Each student Linker commented. “The community who are For more informa- to receive help on your woodstockacademy.org. ACT students honored with Scholastic Art & Writing Awards WILLIMANTIC — Fourteen students at ACT, EASTCONN’s arts magnet high school, have won recognition for their writing in the 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards contest, a prestigious national program that has supported teenagers’ artistic development since 1923. Two of ACT’s 14 student winners earned Gold Key Awards, Scholastic’s highest honor. ACT student works were competing regionally, against works by students in seven northeastern states, including Connecticut. ACT Gold Key winner, senior Karlyle Palmer, of Willington, won for his poem, “There was a Paradise in her Footsteps,” while ACT junior Heaven Stone, of Danielson, won a Gold Key for her flash fiction work, “Marbles.” Their works will now compete with other Gold Key regional winners from across the United States. Winners of Scholastic’s National Gold Courtesy photo Key Awards will be announced later ACT students whose creative writing earned recognition in the 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards contest include: Seated, Danielle this spring. Wilson, Rachel Martin, Karlyle Palmer. Standing, from left, Sammi Rain, Brytnee Dufrat, Heaven Stone, Catherine Gonzales, Hope Frappier, “I’m so incredibly proud of our stu- Hope Adams, Nadia Jalal, Shannon Gorman, Andorra LaCour. Missing from photo: Grace Ellis, Vivi Sun. dents for both entering and then being recognized in the Scholastic Awards junior Catherine Gonzales, of Windham, dramatic script and poetry each won an Answer to Crossword competition,” said EASTCONN’s Arts who won two Honorable Mentions for Honorable Mention. at the Capitol Theater (ACT) Creative her flash fiction; sophomore Shannon EASTCONN’s ACT arts magnet Writing teacher Barbara Greenbaum. Gorman, from Plainfield, who won a high school enrolls 143 public-school “I understand Scholastic received a Silver Key for her short story; junior students in grades 9-12 from 26 north- huge number of entries this year, so to Hope Frappier, of Colchester, who won eastern Connecticut towns. Located in be chosen is such an honor. Our ACT a Silver Key for her flash fiction and EASTCONN’s historic Capitol Theater students have worked so hard on these Honorable Mention for her poetry; in downtown Willimantic, ACT offers amazing pieces of writing.” sophomore Nadia Jalal, of Lebanon, small classes and a rigorous, stan- Last year, about 250,000 entries were who won three Honorable Mentions for dards-based curriculum with an empha- submitted for the 2014 Scholastic Art & both flash fiction and a personal essay; sis on the arts and developing students’ Writing Awards contest, according to junior Andorra LaCour, of Mansfield, artistic talents. Scholastic’s Web site. The contest is the who won a Silver Key for her flash fic- To learn more about the ACT or its longest-running, most prestigious rec- tion; senior Rachel Martin, of Lebanon, Creative Writing program, contact ACT ognition program for creative teens in who won two Silver Keys, one for her Principal Tracy Goodell-Pelletier at 860- the U.S. Visit www.artandwriting.org. portfolio, the other for poetry; Karlyle 465-5636, or reach her at tpelletier@east- ACT students whose work was also Palmer, who won not only a Gold Key, conn.org. Visit www.eastconn.org/act. honored by Scholastic include: senior but also two Silver Keys for his poetry ACT is a magnet school administered Brytnee Dufrat, of Plainfield, whose and two Honorable Mentions for his by EASTCONN, a public, non-profit, works of poetry won both a Silver Key portfolio and poetry; sophomore Sammi Regional Educational Service Center and Honorable Mention; freshman Rain, of Rogers, who won Honorable that has been serving the education Grace Ellis, of Norwich, whose poem Mention for her flash fiction work; needs of northeastern Connecticut won Honorable Mention; sophomore sophomore Vivi Sun, of Norwich, whose schools and communities since 1980. Juliet Duchesne, of Windham, whose poem won an Honorable Mention; and short story won Honorable Mention; senior Danielle Wilson, whose portfolio, News Brief ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to premiere this weekend PUTNAM — The Complex Junior Players is bringing the time-old tale, “Alice in Wonderland,” to The Bradley Stage Feb. 20-22. The youth theatre company at The Complex Performing Arts Centre is a cutting edge company, allowing young cast members to develop skills needed for a professional life on the stage. The company is also dedicated to bringing theatrical performance to the youth of this community and sharing their love of performing arts with as many children and families as they can. This weekend follow Alice and The White Rabbit down the rabbit hole and meet The Queen of Hearts, The Cheshire Cat, and all your favorite characters in this zany and adventurous retelling of “Alice in Wonderland.” Show times are Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 21 and 22 at 2 p.m. For tickets call The Bradley Playhouse at 860-928-7887. The performance is located at The Bradley Playhouse, Downtown Putnam.

Little Theatre On Killingly Parks Broad Street & Recreation Shrek Jr. Fri-Sun March 6-8 & 13-15 Movies SAVE “No Fun Allowed” Senior Cinema Teen Improv. May TBD Every Wednesday @ 10am THE Peter Pan Jr. Thurs-Sat June 4-6 @ 7pm Family Movie Matinée DATE Sunday, June 7@ 2pm April 14th@ 11am For these Danielson Lions Breakfast – Saturday, March 28th ($5) Peter Rabbit Presents – Saturday, March 28th upcoming Baug Trot Trail Running Race – Saturday, April 25th Mother’s Day Contest – Winner Chosen April 27th 2015 Events Kidz Day – Saturday, June 6th Killingly Business AssociAtion Shop Local – Shop Killingly at these K.B.A featured businesses: George’s Galley A8 • Friday, February 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers Mindful

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Telephone: (860) 928-1818 shoveling Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner Dig, push, lift, toss. Dig, OPINION push, lift, toss. Frank G. Chilinski Over and over again, I President & Publisher shoveled the same stairs, the same pathways, the same Adam Minor LETTERS TO THE EDITOR decks as the snow fell repeat- Editor edly back on to my work and obliterated it. In the repetition of the identical, Opinions vs. facts thoughtless processes, my EDITORIAL To the Editor: However, your readers have every right mind began Mary Eliza Kimball’s letter printed in your to express their opinions whether or not Ms. to free itself newspaper on Jan. 30 regarding the U.N. is Kimball or I agree with them. An academic to think of thoughtful and insightful. journal would, of course, reject some letters, other things. Cheap shots are easy — defending a contro- including perhaps my own. There is no Culinary versial institution is not. I am sure the writer But this is not your role, which is obvious- multitasking is fully aware of disturbing issues concerning ly to provide a cross section of community on the busi- many events at the U.N. over the years. Nor affairs, activities, and ideas. ness end of am I unmindful of the same. I know exactly what Ms. Kimball is saying, NANCY WEISS a snow shov- But to wring hands over the erosion of this and of course she is right about the U.N. and el, but there confusion is focus and country’s sovereignty is totally absurd. This about its detractors. We all have the right to a sense of There are some truly talented people country has retained total jurisdiction over our own opinions, but not to our own facts. accomplishment, at least in this world — people that are so skilled its affairs; nothing has been surrendered to for a little while. With a in their chosen hobby or career path the international community. This is simply David B. Boyd stiff wind blowing away that they make my jaw drop at what a scare tactic perpetuated since the U.N.’s Woodstock my efforts, there was a feel- they can do, and remind me how much inception by people with their own agendas. ing of both purposefulness I fall short! And sometimes, these people that I was using my energy are a third of my age! to clear the doorways and I had such a realization last weekend, Yes, you can opt your kids out of SBAC testing this spring meaninglessness. as my wife and I watched a series of To the Editor: of Education officials that if SBAC testing As we took photos of the episodes on Hulu Plus of the popular If your child is in grades 3-8, or 11th, they participation rates fall below 5 percent that desolate landscape and ici- reality show “MasterChef: Junior,” in will be sitting for the SBAC, or, Smarter the state could suffer potential negative con- cle-fringed eaves, I felt I which a group of kids try their darndest Balanced Assessment Consortium test sequences from the federal government in would forget this series of to impress world famous “master chefs” this spring. SBAC is the testing arm of the the form of holding back funding from the blizzards quickly. Our house Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Common Core, or what Connecticut has clev- State as punishment for this reduced partic- and yard will bear the scars Graham Elliot with a dizzying display erly renamed “Connecticut Core Standards.” ipation. of the onslaught, but in time, of culinary flair and decadent creations. This rename is no doubt an attempt by the This is a scare tactic and whether true or the natural world will recov- The stuff these kids were making (and one state to deflect from the national and local not, you should still feel confident in opt out if er and we will patch and of them ground swell of opposition to Common Core. that is your wish. Only by creating push back paint the places that have was only The But have no doubt, this is the same sub-par, in the form of financial impacts to the state been damaged. 8 years incredibly expensive, developmentally inap- and municipalities can we affect the change The weather has simpli- old!) not Minor propriate (especially in younger ages), priva- that we need — a full exit of Connecticut from fied many common things. I only blew cy and data mining nightmare, and top down Common Core — and return local control of wear the same clothes over Details my mind national attempt at taking over education education to parents, local school boards and and over as I’ve found the and the and stripping local control of standards and teachers. right combination of gar- ADAM minds of curriculum. Whatever you decide, be informed and ments for the cold. I reach MINOR the three This post is not specially written to address educated on the matter. Do not take anyone’s for an especially warm pair food Common Core itself —there is plenty of opinion or comments at face value-no matter of mittens my sister-in-law experts, information available on that- but rather to who is saying it. Do your research and decide gave me a few Christmases but made me want to leap through the remind all parents that are concerned about for yourself what is best for your child and ago. They are handmade TV screen and devour their food. the data and privacy issues and content of their future. from a recycled sweater and In the season 2 finale that we watched, these tests, that they have the absolute 100 Here are two online resources: they work much better than eventual winner Logan Guleff, who percent right to opt their kids out of the Facebook: Quiet Corner Parents for the fancy ski gloves I own. was only 11 at the time, cooked up an SBAC testing-regardless of what they are Education Mittens remind me of appetizer of grilled shrimp prawns with told by their child’s school. Again, there is Web: ctagainstcommoncore.org my childhood. The smell of smoked saffron aioli and olive tapenade plenty of support for that position you should damp wool rises from my and an entree of salt-crusted branzino research if you are not convinced. Brian Gosper hands when I come back with chimichurri sauce. His dessert was It has been suggested by State Department Killingly inside and place them on the a little something called Meyer lemon heater to dry. It is the odor madeleines with goat cheese mousse of overheated classrooms and berry compote. at my elementary school, Now, I’m not a betting man, but I Blue bird nest boxes available to Thompson residents where the windows dripped am guessing that I can probably count with the steamy breath of on one or two hands about how many To the Editor: servation.org/projects/bluebird_houses/ two-dozen children. that are reading this that can not only The Thompson Conservation Commission bluebird_houses.html, and will be provided My mother was a teacher understand what I just wrote, but actu- has blue bird nest boxes to be given to in hard copy with each nest box. and told a memorable story ally attempt to make it. I mean, I actu- Thompson residents on a first-come, first- To request a nest box contact the about a boy in her class ally had to look up the words “aioli,” served basis. Conservation Officer via email or phone: con- at what was the two-room “compote,” “branzino,” “tapenade” and The best time to install these nest boxes [email protected] or 860-923-1852. school on Woodstock Hill. “chimichurri.” Those kids have skills will be as soon as the posts can be driven into As winter progressed, the — skills that most adult restaurateurs the ground so that the boxes are ready for Carolyn Werge boy seemed to be putting on probably don’t even have after years of Bluebird habitation in early spring. Conservation Officer, Thompson weight or at least bulk on training. Information on installation and bluebird onservation ommission C C his torso. One day as the As Logan and all the other kids went biology is available at www.thompsoncon- child was bent over his desk to work in the kitchen trying to impress working on his lessons, my the judges with their restaurant-qual- mother patted him on the ity dishes, I began thinking about my back. A cloud rose around own culinary skills. When it comes to This weekend is your last chance him. She patted him again the kitchen, I can hold my own with and realized that it was tal- some simple dishes, but most of the cum powder. His mother put stuff isn’t exactly made from scratch. a new undershirt on him Anyone and their brother can create to visit Celebrations every week over the old one, food that is already prepackaged, so adding a layer of powder in most of creations are disqualified for With it’s Over the nine years furniture, wrapping, office between. I imagine everyone contention. I do make a pretty mean cheerfully Celebrations has been open, supplies, and tearoom equip- was grateful when spring scrambled egg, with secret ingredients pink exte- the shop has featured the ment. As well, Celebrations is came and all the shirts came that I cannot reveal here (I will take it to rior, the work of local artists, unique continuing to sell votive can- off to be washed. my grave!) and some decent home fries restored gifts, and monthly tea events. dles and decorative match- Many tasks are accom- from scratch, but beyond breakfast food, Queen Jean and her staff have used es for their 4th Annual Keep plished through endless rep- I don’t really think I have any skill in Anne their lovely location to host a the Home Fires Burning etition. Think of farmers, creating food from scratch. Hamburgers Victoria variety of fundraising events, Campaign. These candles and who stick to a routine car- and steak count, but my recipes are that sits giving back to the communi- matches make for thought- ing for animals and crops. quite simple, with minimal additional On the at 330 ty of Northeast Connecticut. ful gifts and help keep those Listen to a musician prac- ingredients (no, I do not have a Minor Pomfret It was always fun to stop in to in need warm this winter. ticing the same scales and recipe dry rub, although that does sound go in the Street in see what new artwork graced Celebrations will donate 100 cords every day. Imagine the pretty interesting). I don’t bake cookies quiet Pomfret the walls of Celebrations, as percent of the proceeds to ring around a barber’s chair or other desserts, although now that I’ve Center well as to get a preview of the the Access Agency’s Home made from walking in the typed that, I am really in the mood for corner is a land- themed tea events. In 2013, I Heating Assistance program. same spot. The daily prac- chocolate chip cookies. mark in took my mother to an after- It will be sad to lose a tice of a skill takes on its As I sat watching these kids pull off SARAH C. our Quiet noon tea as a Mother’s Day locally owned and run shop own rhythm and brings us feats of culinary excellence at 10 years MORTENSEN Corner. gift. We had a truly lovely as special as Celebrations, comfort in its orderliness. old, I enjoyed my boxed mac n’ cheese, The build- day, sampling tea sandwich- which has been featured in Recently I helped my wondering if it would go well with some ing has seen many transi- es, cakes and cookies, and this column several times husband making choco- smoked saffron aioli or some perfect- tions since it was first built left the tea raving about throughout the years. With late truffles. We had to roll ly cooked salmon fillets. Then again, in 1885: from its beginning as the savory and sweet culi- this final column, I hope read- hundreds of little balls. We mac n’ cheese goes well with anything a finishing school for girls, to nary selections and personal ers will be inspired to head didn’t begin working until doesn’t it? becoming an inn, a private touches that made the day so out to see Jean and her staff evening, not the best time What’s for dinner? home, apartments, a bed & special. to wish them well. While you of day for an early bird like breakfast, and more over the In early 2015, Celebrations are there, shop from their me. If we turned on some Adam Minor may be reached at (508) passing years. announced that they would reduced price items and music and danced around 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- However, since being trans- be closing their doors in show your support for a small the room, I could work for bridgepress.com. formed in 2006 by owner Jean mid-February. With the harsh business that has given back hours. Barton into a gallery, shop, winter weather that we’ve to our community over the It reminded me of work and tea house, Celebrations been experiencing, the last years. songs that local singer, Sally Gallery ~ Shoppes ~ Tea has month has been hard on local Rogers, wrote and recorded, been a unique destination for retailers, and Celebrations Sarah Mortensen is the to capture how music makes art, jewelry, and more impor- decided to extend their advertising executive for work more fun. tantly, has been a source closing date from Feb. 15 Villager Newspapers. Give her Dig, push, lift, toss is a of warmth and whimsy in to the 22. This weekend, a call at (860) 928-1818, ext. 119, chant for me. It is a form our region. After Feb. 22, Celebrations will be open 10 or by email at sarah@villag- of meditation as I grab the Celebrations will be closing a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. ernewspapers.com to see how same shovel and clear the their doors, and if you have 20 through Sunday, Feb. 22. we can help you get the word same paths. My world is cen- not visited them, this is your Most items will be 75 percent out about your business in the tered on the piles that rise final chance to stop in and off, with other bonus items Quiet Corner and beyond! around me and little else. show your support. for sale, including: displays, There will be time later to worry about the oil bill or the ice dams. For now, there is only blank, white, frozen powder to free and focus the Photo Reprints Available mind. www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Call for details 860-928-1818 V illager Newspapers Friday, February 20, 2015 • A9 Reaching retirement: Now what? WHAT IS IT? You’ve worked hard your be adequate to meet your retire- whole life anticipating the day Financial ment expenses? If retirement is you could finally retire. Well, just around the corner, you may that day has arrived! But with it Focus need to drastically change your comes the realization that you’ll spending and saving habits. need to carefully manage your JIM ZAHANSKY Saving even a little money can assets so that your retirement really add up if you do it consis- savings will last. INVESTMENT tently and earn a reasonable rate ADVISER of return. And by making per- REVIEW YOUR PORTFOLIO manent changes to your spend- REGULARLY ing habits, you’ll find that your Traditional wisdom holds that er retirement plans and tradi- savings will last even longer. CONTEST ENTRY FORM Friday, Feb. 20, 2014 retirees should value the safety tional IRAs when you reach age Start by preparing a budget to Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2014 of their principal above all else. 701⁄2, whether you need them or see where your money is going. For this reason, some people not. Plan to spend these dollars Here are some suggested ways to My guess is:______shift their investment portfolio first in retirement. stretch your retirement dollars: to fixed-income investments, If you own a Roth IRA, you • Refinance your home mort- Last week’s What Is It? ??? The head of the Union soldier aren’t required to take any dis- such as bonds and money mar- gage if interest rates have on the Civil War Monument in Davis Park in Danielson. ket accounts, as they approach tributions during your lifetime. dropped since you obtained your retirement. The problem with Your funds can continue to loan, or reduce your housing this approach is that you’ll effec- grow tax deferred, and qualified expenses by moving to a less Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? tively lose purchasing power if distributions will be tax free.2 expensive home or apartment. the return on your investments Because of these unique tax ben- • Access the equity in your The Villager has it to give. doesn’t keep up with inflation. efits, it generally makes sense home. Use the proceeds from a While generally it makes sense to withdraw funds from a Roth second mortgage or home equity Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! for your portfolio to become pro- IRA last. line of credit to pay off higher-in- Name______gressively more conservative as KNOW YOUR SOCIAL terest-rate debts, or consider a you grow older, it may be wise SECURITY OPTIONS reverse mortgage. Address______to consider maintaining at least • Sell one of your cars if you a portion of your portfolio in You’ll need to decide when have two. When your remaining State______Zip______Telephone#______Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, growth investments. to start receiving your Social car needs to be replaced, consid- Security retirement benefits. At er buying a used one. attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Woodstock, in front SPEND WISELY of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to (860) 928-5946. All photos are normal retirement age (which • Transfer credit card balanc- of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, Don’t assume that you’ll be varies from 66 to 67, depending on es from higher-interest cards to Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and where it can be seen. Answers able to live on the earnings gen- the year you were born), you can a low- or no-interest card, and will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager and Woodstock receive your full Social Security then cancel the old accounts. Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with the correct answer will be included in a ran- erated by your investment port- dom drawing. One lucky winner will receive $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! folio and retirement accounts for retirement benefit. You can elect • Ask about insurance dis- the rest of your life. At some to receive your Social Security counts and review your insur- point, you’ll probably have to retirement benefit as early as ance needs (e.g., your need for start drawing on the principal. age 62, but if you begin receiv- life insurance may have less- But you’ll want to be careful not ing your benefit before your nor- ened). E-learning fights to spend too much too soon. This mal retirement age, your benefit • Reduce discretionary expens- can be a great temptation, partic- will be reduced. Conversely, if es such as lunches and dinners ularly early in retirement. you delay retirement, you can out. A good guideline is to make increase your Social Security By planning carefully, the snow day sure your annual withdrawal retirement benefit. investing wisely, and spending thoughtfully, you can increase rate isn’t greater than 4 percent CONSIDER PHASING No doubt, you parents and to 6 percent of your portfolio (the the likelihood that your retire- students have had “several” The appropriate percentage for you For many workers, the sudden ment will be a financially com- snow days this winter, and will depend on a number of fac- change from employee to retir- fortable one. most in the last three weeks. Everyday ee can be a difficult one. Some There have been delays, early tors, including the length of your cologist payout period and your portfo- employers, especially those in Disclosure: Prepared releases, and you name it. E lio’s asset allocation). Remember the public sector, have begun by Broadridge Investor Our child selves always Communication Solutions, LIZ that if you whittle away your offering “phased retirement” yearn for the snow day — ELLSWORTH principal too quickly, you may plans to address this problem. Inc. Copyright 2015. Senior time to play outside, and bake not be able to earn enough on Phased retirement generally Vice President and Investment cookies, and read, and watch the remaining principal to carry allows you to continue working Advisor, Jim Zahansky offers movies, and play imaginary could offer a calmer discovery you through the later years. on a part-time basis — you ben- securities and advisory ser- games, and be lazy and avoid time for the tough subjects efit by having a smoother transi- vices through Commonwealth homework and rules – a regu- or topics that may take stud- UNDERSTAND YOUR tion from full-time employment Financial Network, Member lar holiday. The teachers and iers longer to absorb or work RETIREMENT PLAN to retirement, and your employ- FINRA/SIPC, a Registered school staff in the group love through. DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS er benefits by retaining the ser- Investment Adviser along the break, too. We can cheer the plan- with Weiss & Hale Managing However, the reality this et-friendly side of e-learning: Most pension plans pay ben- vices of a talented employee. Partners, Jim Weiss and year is that it’s tough to get fewer carbon emissions due efits in the form of an annui- Some phased retirement plans Laurence Hale. Jim Weiss and anywhere (by mass transit to a decrease in bus travel, ty. If you’re married you gen- even allow you to access all or part of your pension benefit Laurence are Five Star Award or by car), most families are school buildings requiring erally must choose between a Wealth Manager investment scrambling with childcare reduced electricity use, fewer higher retirement benefit paid while you work part time. Of course, to the extent you are advisors practicing at 697 coverage, our backs are ach- pieces of paper utilized in over your lifetime, or a smaller Pomfret Street, Pomfret Center, ing from shoveling, and it’s copying assigned class work, benefit that continues to your able to support yourself with a salary, the less you’ll need to dip CT 06259, 860-928-2341. Weiss & cold! In addition, most stu- less wasted food from unwant- spouse after your death. A finan- Hale Financial advisors do not dents are behind on school- ed meals in the school cafete- cial professional can help you into your retirement savings. Another advantage of delaying provide legal or tax advice. You work and it’s looking like ria, and so on. with this difficult, but import- should consult a legal or tax pro- school may last until July 1. The downside and rather ant, decision. full retirement is that you can continue to build tax-deferred fessional regarding your individ- There may be something realistic issue of e-learning Other employer retirement ual situation. The financial ser- that can help curtail some of comes down to the basic access plans like 401(k)s typically don’t funds in your IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan. vices team focuses on supporting the “nonsense” created by of students to a computer, and pay benefits as annuities; the your financial transitions, life this winter. E-learning, or vir- even to the Internet. “For distribution (and investment) Keep in mind, though, that you may be required to start taking planning and investment man- tual learning, is getting more some school districts, such options available to you may and more popular in all levels minimum distributions from agement. Weiss & Hale serves as Pascack Valley Regional be limited. This may be import- of school. Teachers can post your qualified retirement plan individuals, families, business- High School District in north- ant because if you’re trying to homework to the class “home- or traditional IRA once you es & not-for-profit institutions east New Jersey, fewer than stretch your savings, you’ll want page.” Additionally, lectures reach age 70 1/2, if you want to and is best suited for investment 10 of the 2,000 students lack to withdraw money from your may be recorded, and students Internet access at home. But avoid substantial penalties. portfolios over $500,000. Weiss & retirement accounts as slowly as can view the lesson online, in other areas, the numbers If you do continue to work, Hale Financial’s goal is to help possible. Doing so will conserve and then apply what they are less encouraging. Delphi make sure you understand the clients to Plan Well. Invest Well. the principal balance, and will learned to their homework. Community High School in consequences. Some pension Live Well. The Five Star Award also give those funds the chance Wealth Manager designation is Some groups of learners may Delphi, Indiana, solves this plans base your retirement even use software like Skype to continue growing tax deferred based on 10 objective eligibility problem by loaning laptops benefit on your final average or Google Hangouts to have during your retirement years. and evaluation criteria includ- to all students who don’t pay. If you work part time, a “community” meeting. The Consider whether it makes ing: minimum of 5 years as an have one when the next day’s your pension benefit may be overall e-learning structure is sense to roll your employer active credentialed financial weather looks bad” (Mother reduced because your pay has freeing from the constraints Nature Network - MNN). retirement account into a tra- professional, favorable regulato- gone down. Remember, too, that of “snow day paralyze-ation.” Smartphones may help this ditional IRA, which typically ry and complaint history, fulfill- income from a job may affect the Learning can be done at problem. Another obstacle has very flexible withdrawal ment of firm’s internal review, options. 1If you decide to work amount of Social Security retire- home. The need to be phys- is the age of the student; if ment benefit you receive if you accepts new clients, client reten- ically at school is no longer they are too young to remain for another employer, you might tion rates, client assets admin- also be able to transfer assets are under normal retirement completely necessary. home alone, childcare coverage. But once you reach normal istered, number of client house- E-learning also allows stu- age is an issue for parents you’ve accumulated to your holds, education and profession- new employer’s plan, if the new retirement age, you can earn dents to do their work when and caregivers. If there is a as much as you want without al designations. The award is it’s most comfortable for power outage, forget e-learn- employer offers a retirement not indicative of the wealth man- plan and allows a rollover. affecting your Social Security them. If they aren’t morning. Or if computer programs retirement benefit. agers’ future performance. For ing people, then they may do have technical issues, there PLAN FOR REQUIRED more information, please visit their homework in the after- FACING A SHORTFALL goes another lecture or lesson DISTRIBUTIONS www.fivestarprofessional.com. noon. If learners do better in (NPR). What if you’re nearing retire- For more information regarding a quiet environment, they can The MNN notes that partic- Keep in mind that you must investment management with choose the location of their ipation in e-learning is tough generally begin taking mini- ment and you determine that your retirement income may not Weiss & Hale Financial, please study time. Too, not having when teachers aren’t physi- mum distributions from employ- visit www.weissandhale.com. time restraints of classes cally in front of the student. Snow play or geometry – what would you pick? Solo learning can be difficult. In one school Time for antique pocket watches district in Indiana, 100 percent of students participated With many people returned to farming. the 14K would be 14 karat in virtual learning on the first relying on their cell Brothers Henry and James Pitkin of gold. I have encountered snow day. When the fourth phones for the time, Hartford, Conn., began to manufacture pocket watches with 14K snow day came about, only 55 percent of the learners logged Courtesy photo it is hard to imag- pocket watches by machine in 1838. In 1841 stamps even though they ine an age when peo- they moved to New York City but had a actually weren’t. You can on. Also, in many states, due A 14K gold watch sold ple relied on pocket difficult time competing against cheaper have it tested to be sure. to outdated laws, e-learning for $1,455 on our Jan. watches. Waltham imports. Henry committed suicide in 1845 Look for a serial num- days do not count towards 2011 auction. Antiques, Watch Company and James died a few years later. ber inside the watch. the 180 school day requirements. School programs are records show that The website officialwatches.com lists With a reference guide Collectibles as recently as 1957 there were 35 million other important dates in the history of pock- you can date the watch ever-evolving, much like our handling of this super snowy watches being produced by that company et watches. In the mid-1800’s Swiss watch- with this. The guide will & Estates alone (pocketwatchsite.com). es dominated the world market. In 1851 tell you which serial winter! the “Warren Manufacturing Company” This winter will go down in Pocket watches were invented in the late numbers match a partic- WAYNE TUISKULA 1400’s to 1500’s according to historyofwatch. was founded which would later become ular company’s year of history. I bet we’ll yearn for com. German Inventor, Peter Henlein was the Waltham Watch Company. In 1891 two production. these snow days in the sum- able to regularly produce watches in 1524 trains collided in Kipton, Ohio, killing 11. Also check for the mer heat, and when students when the invention of the mainspring made A committee was formed after the accident number of jewels when you open the back. have to take final exams next falling weights no longer necessary. that created requirements for accuracy in As mentioned, railroad watches had to meet winter, but for now, spring is In 1675 “pocket clocks” were small enough railroad pocket watches. certain standards. One of them was that looking mighty grand! Stay to fit in pockets. Advancements during the Many homes have pocket watches that they be at least 17 jewels. So, if you have a warm! 1750’s advancements made watches more have been handed down through the family. 17 jewel or more watch it should be a more accurate. There are some things that you can easily well made one. Liz Ellsworth grew up in Pocket watch production in the United check to see if your timepiece might be The watch that your grandfather carried Eastford, and holds a mas- States has its roots in Central Massachusetts valuable. The face should have the maker’s in his pocket just might fill your pocket ter’s degree in Environmental (oldwatch.com). Congress passed a trade name on it. You should look to see if the with cash. Education from Antioch embargo in 1809, which created a need for face is enamel or metal. It can be an open University New England and American pocket watches. Luther Goddard face case or a closed hunter case. Cases also Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Auctioneer/ a B.A. in English from Bates began producing watches in Shrewsbury come in different sizes with larger ones typ- Appraiser Central Mass Auctions for Antique College. She specializes in con- and his son, Parley, eventually joined him ical being more desirable. Auctions, Estate Sales and Appraisal servation and recycling initia- in the business. The embargo was lifted The most important information can be Services www.centralmassauctions.com (508- tives. in 1814 and the company began to experi- obtained when the case is opened. Check for 612-6111), [email protected]. ence financial difficulties. Luther opened a gold and silver marks. You may see 14K or watch repair shop in Worcester and Parley 14K GF. The GF stands for gold filled while A10 • Friday, February 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers Flowers are the antidote to cabin fever The long, cold winter has groups. 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Last October, Masson opened Tunk wrong stroke can ruin a sculpture. high school and I was into art. I went MASSON City Revival in Danielson. Her shop is Masson knows the drill from experi- to Quinebaug and I majored in art,” continued from page A1 an artisan marketplace that sells hand- ence. Masson said. “Art has been the one made art, gifts and home décor. Sixty “You have to go with the flow and commonality throughout my life.” interdisciplinary art from Montserrat local artisans have contributed work there’s a certain lack of control you She said the Fire and Ice Valentine’s College of Art in Beverly, Mass. She for her shop. While the ice sculptures at need to accept,” Masson said. Festival was one more example of the could spend weeks or months on a the festival were fragile that’s not true But sculpting, like life, can be a pro- support of the arts in the area. sculpture. The Fire and Ice festival last with most of Masson’s work. She liked cess of experimentation. “Putnam is doing a wonderful job. Saturday, Feb. 14, offered speed sculpt- the enduring quality of sculpture and “It’s definitely the approach to my We hope that all of Windham County ing with most of the works created in a the creative process. artwork where nothing is sacred and can do the same,” Masson said. “I think few hours. These frozen confections had “I really like the physicality of sculp- you have to work with the medium we can do the same thing in Danielson an early expiration date. ture. I like having to problem solve back and forth,” Masson said. and use Putnam as a spotlight. They’re “It’s not permanent and it doesn’t through materials,” Masson said. “I’ve This was the third year Masson building the community you desire. always work as planned,” Masson said. used marble and wood and granite. I do carved at the Fire and Ice Valentine’s You bring in the artists and everybody “You can go too far. Or it can melt. Or metal sculpture. I do all kinds of things. Festival and she said it’s a wonderful else gets their act together. A little bit it can get knocked over by somebody or Ice is a nice challenge.” way to promote her favorite artistic of paint goes a long way like a little bit tip over.” Blocks of ice can be fragile and one discipline. of effort goes a long way. It seemed like “It’s a nice opportunity to get out and in Putnam that the artists came and be seen even though all the sculptors then all the beautiful restaurants came are volunteer for the most part and shortly thereafter.” amateurs. I think it’s a good way to get Masson created some artistic buzz your face out in your own community,” by chiseling away at the Fire and Ice Masson said. “And it gives you some Valentine’s Festival. She might say her experience in a field that you might effort was solid. not otherwise have a chance to do. You “A little bit effort, a little bit of clean- would never know that we have this ing up, a little bit of curb appeal — even many creative people in our area if you if the artists are the ones who do it — it don’t choose to look around. If you can brings other people in,” Masson said. spotlight that it’s great.” Masson went to Killingly High School Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) INSURED License # CT 606517 and immersed herself in artistic endeav- 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- ors early on. [email protected]. “I always was into art. I went to WA athletic director provides insight into sponsorship deal

guards and other athletic itive response and inter- PAINTING AGREEMENT materials outside of the est that came out of our continued from page A1 online fan store and uni- release of this announce- forms are not produced ment,” said Patterson. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • POWER WASHING Under Armour products by Under Armour and “The faculty members as well.” thus will be purchased are really excited. I’ve Under Armour will pro- through other resources. heard people show excite- vide significantly cheap- With the deal in place, ment over being able to er prices for their part Patterson said commit- buy stuff from the new of the deal and will be RENOVATIONS ting to represent Under online stores. Parents providing free gear to the Armour puts the school will be able to buy stuff coaches as well. Patterson in the position of repre- and the kids are excited said the online store pric- ROOFS • DECKS •WINDOWS • TRIM senting a popular and because they like Under es will be kept affordable “fantastic” brand that Armor as a brand. Our thanks to the deal and resonates with today’s coaches are excited that not all uniforms will youth and is a top-of-the- because they get to wear be Under Armour at the line and innovative com- Woodstock Academy start of the new school pany that will help take gear and won’t have to PROPERTY year in August, just those the school into the future. buy it themselves. It’s a that need replacing. He said the response to win all the way around.” Realistically, the school the announcement has MAINTENANCE cannot afford to make a been welcome news for Jason Bleau may be complete changeover in all involved at Woodstock reached at 508-909-4129, or one year, and it may take Academy. by e-mail at jason@stone- MOWING • GUTTER CLEANING two or three years to com- “I was actually shocked bridgepress.com. plete the transition. Shin SNOW REMOVAL and surprised at the pos- Jeff Child • Woodstock HEY MOM! We’re in the paper!! 860-377-6222 Order your photo reprint today minutemenhomeservicesllc.com Call Villager Newspapers for details email:[email protected] (860)928-1818 All at great prices! Digital copy $5 4”x6” $5 • 8.5”x11” $10.00 (glossy prints) V illager Newspapers Friday, February 20, 2015 • A11 Snow days piling up in local school districts SNOW DAYS for the district in case multiple snow we’re always trying to balance that.” options they can use to make sure the continued from page A1 days pile up over the winter months. Even college classes have been students can still get their assignments “We schedule 180 student days and impacted by the heavy snow, as and take part in the class. It’s hard think of schools budgeting snow days in 189 teacher days,” Baran said. “Right Quinebaug Valley Community College for students in a community college order to try and counteract the effects now, if no more snow days occurred, in Danielson has also been forced to to come on another day other than the of snow on the school year without the Woodstock Public School students close multiple days thanks to the winter class meeting time due to jobs, family or running the year too long. It appears would be going to school until Tuesday, weather. Unlike high schools however, other scheduling conflicts.” schools have done away with that con- June 23, and the last day for teachers which hold classes most days of the So, while Mother Nature has creat- cept and now they have other figures would be Wednesday June 24. We have week, students at QVCC depend on two ed havoc on the roadways and a mess and specifications to go by to make to close school by June 30. So we can go days a week for most courses to get for everyone to clean up, local school sure the students get the education they four more snow days and that would their education, and cutting off one facilities seem to have winter under need and are required to get before the push us to [June] 29 for kids and [June] of those two days multiple weeks in a control on their end for now. While the summer break. 30 for teachers. That’s an extreme con- row can certainly have an impact of snow days may cause inconveniences In Putnam, Superintendent Bill Hull dition.” the courses they paid to take. However, in themselves, parents and guardians said his district follows state mandates Educators seem to agree the real according to Assistant to the Dean of can rest assured that even as students that make snow days a little easier to inconvenience of the snow days lies on Academic Affairs Jo-Ann Black, they are missing schools days and class time, plan around by holding off on when the shoulders of the parents. As Hull too have an effective contingency plan local educators have plans in place to graduation is scheduled. noted, parents and guardians depend in place. make sure the educational experience “By state law, we don’t have to set on the schools to not only educate their “We have a backup plan,” Black receives minimal interruption. a graduation date until after April 1. I kids, but to watch them and keep them said. “Just as if a teacher was sick and Still, as the winter of 2015 rolls on, hate to say it but it is still early in the safe while the parents are at work. This couldn’t hold a class how would the everyone seems to be on the same page, game. I’ve seen it snow in April. The becomes difficult when school gets can- students get that material? What they there’s not much more of the snow Board of Education will have a discus- celed time and time again. might do is use our Blackboard system and bitter cold they can take before sion about what they plan on doing and “The real problem is, it’s a disruption to put that material out. In the case of things get really complicated in the what options we have this month and as to the educational environment,” said an ill teacher we could bring in another Quiet Corner. we move forward. Graduation can’t be Hull. “You just get going and you have faculty member who teaches the same set until April.” a snow day and then a late opening the subject to step in and give the assign- Jason Bleau may be reached at 508- Woodstock Superintendent Dr. following day due to the fact that the ments. In reality what we try to do is, 909-4129, or by e-mail at jason@stone- Francis Baran said his schools follow a parking lot isn’t cleared and all that. should a teacher not be able to hold a bridgepress.com. simple plan that gives plenty of leeway The families rely on us to take care of class or it gets canceled due to circum- their children while they’re at work and stances outside their control, there are

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which really meant a lot.” a.k.a. Star-Lord, in the smash Marvel film “Guardians BOTTING Kenny has also had the chance to meet some fantasy of the Galaxy.” The actors challenged each other to continued from page A1 superheroes as well, in the form of Chris Evans and make a visit to each other’s hospital of choice if their radiation, a streamlined beam of radiation that hits Chris Pratt. Kenny has met Evans, the actor behind teams won the Super Bowl, and with the Patriots only its targets then dissipates. Marvel’s Captain America, twice now with the first pulling out a close win over the Seahawks, Pratt While in Boston, Kenny and his mother, Catie, meeting happening in the wake of news reports intro- made his appearance, in his Star-Lord costume no stayed at Christopher’s Haven for almost three ducing the actor to Kenny and his meeting with police less, to Christopher’s Haven. Catie Botting said this months, where Catie explained that her son received officers. Evans made a surprise visit to Christopher’s had added meaning for her and her son as they binge not only great care, but a few surprises as well during Haven where he met with Kenny and other children, watched NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” a comedy his recovery. even visiting Kenny’s apartment there. Catie said this Pratt also stars in, during Kenny’s recovery. “Christopher’s Haven is kind of the star of the story, experience was truly an amazing one. With all this in mind, Catie says her son still carries because they give families a home right across the “There were lots of Captain America fans, and he a humble and caring personality with him, and a very street from Mass General, and they really just take was just so generous to us, especially to Kenny,” Catie upbeat approach to his ongoing recovery. Her son’s care of you, and when they met Kenny they started to said. “He signed everything that was put in front of ability to stare his sickness down and face it head line up some pretty special things for him to help get him and he was charismatic. You could tell that he is on makes him a real hero, facing such a hard time at through this dark time with lots of fun and light and very invested in the children and making them feel such a young age and still focusing on making others activities.” good. He took a tour of our apartment and gave us the happy and cherishing the experience of life day after One of the first things Kenny was able to enjoy is a best compliment ever by saying that he liked our fort day. Catie said the experiences she and her son have visit from some real-life heroes, members of multiple and what we did with the apartment. Kenny was just shared have meant the world to both of them and police departments, including nearby Southbridge, thrilled with how nice he was.” helped her stay focused as well during such a hard Mass. According to Catie, Kenny met an officer from Catie added that Evans allowed Kenny to tie him up, time. the department during a Christmas party held by the playing on Kenny’s hobby of playing with rope, and “It was very difficult to be separated from my hus- Church of Destiny and the result was an organized symbolically she saw this a huge opportunity for her band and my daughter during this time,” she said. visit from representatives of many police forces with son to gain a bit of confidence in himself. “You’re just being pulled in opposite directions and Kenny and other kids at Christopher’s Haven, where “Kenny made a really good knot and tied up Captain life has to go on. Christopher’s Haven does a really young Kenny got to sit in a cruiser, meet the officers America and I don’t think my son will forget that any- good job of making it a lot easier because it’s very try- and a police dog, and even handcuff an officer while time soon,” she said. “I think that metaphorically to ing. It’s financially and emotionally trying watching wearing his own police uniform. be so brave and strong to tie up Captain America, he what my son is going through and being separated “That was just amazing, because Kenny has always was also being so brave and strong fighting and going from the rest of my family. All these fun activities wanted to be a police officer or a U.S. marshal his to radiation every day — so I think it was a way for really helped us get through.” whole life,” said Catie. “I think when the police officer Kenny to be in control of something pretty awesome.” met with Kenny and Kenny shared that with him, Kenny and Catie Botting got to see Evans again in Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909-4129, or by that’s what made them go forth with that special visit, the wake of his nationally publicized Super Bowl bet e-mail at [email protected]. with fellow actor Chris Pratt, who plays Peter Quill, EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

Applicants must be current sopho- be awarded in June. Thompson Public Library. Champlain College mores or juniors, possess a minimum • Student deadline is March 27 to your 3.0 GPA, and be ranked in the top 25 guidance office. BURLINGTON, Vt. — Amanda percent of their class. Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Wedegis, of Pomfret Center, is involved Apply at http://mentor.education. in Champlain College’s production of uconn.edu/. The application deadline Department Scholarships Basic Military Training “The Vagina Monologues.” Wedegis is is March 13. For more information, majoring in Professional Writing. contact Heather Spottiswoode, Program QUINEBAUG — Quinebaug SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force The performance is being present- Manager, at (860) 486-0283 or men- Volunteer Fire Department is now Airman Luke S. Ducharme gradu- ed by Champlain Theatre, which is [email protected]. Find us on accepting applications for the Lt. George ated from basic military training at a unique mix of professional actors, Facebook and follow us on Twitter. W. Walker Memorial Scholarship and Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San emerging artists, community members, the Chief Joseph Donovan, Sr. Memorial Antonio, Texas. faculty and students all collaborating to Scholarship. The airman completed an intensive, present a dynamic and diverse range of Putnam Lions Memorial Requirements for application: eight-week program that included train- performance events. • Be a Thompson resident graduating in military discipline and studies, Scholarships Available ing high school senior pursuing higher Air Force core values, physical fitness, education. and basic warfare principles and skills. Denison University PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions • Scholarship applications will only Airmen who complete basic training Memorial Scholarships applications be considered if complete. earn four credits toward an associate GRANVILLE, Ohio — Jennifer are now available from Mrs. Lee at Non-compliance will void applica- in applied science degree through the Kristal, of Pomfret Center, was one the Putnam High School Guidance tion. Community College of the Air Force. of 324 students named to Denison Department or from Lion Al Cormier. • Students may apply for one or both Ducharme is the son of Terri University’s 2014 fall semester dean’s Lion Cormier can be reached at put- scholarships. Ducharme A. Ducharme of Woodstock, list by Provost Kim Coplin. Students [email protected] or by calling Each scholarship requires its own and Samuel A. Ducharme of Putnam, who achieve dean’s list status have 860-234-7098. application. and brother of Dylan K. Ducharme of maintained a grade point average of 3.7 The $1,000 non-renewable scholar- • Applications are available at most Blossier, La. or better (out of 4.0) for the semester. ships are available to any graduating area schools’ guidance offices. They He is a 2014 graduate of Woodstock Kristal is a member of the Denison class senior or home-school student who is are also posted on the community Academy, Woodstock. of 2016. a Putnam resident, regardless of high board of the Thompson Town Hall and school attended. The student does UConn Mentor Connection not need to be affiliated with the News Brief Applications are being accepted Putnam Lions and/ for UConn Mentor Connection. The or the Leo Club. greater imposition on a senior’s time than sim- annual, four-week, residential, sum- Putnam Lions Guglielmo testifies in support of ply renewing their license at their convenience.” mer enrichment program for current Memorial scholar- The current electronic licensing system, pro- high school sophomores and juniors ships are awarded senior fishing license bill vided by an outside vendor, was designed and will take place on the University of based on academic programmed to manage licenses/permits on an Connecticut’s Storrs campus from July achievement, lead- HARTFORD — State Sen. Tony Guglielmo annual (calendar year) basis. Some opponents of 12 to Aug. 7, 2015. ership, service and (R-Stafford) testified in support of a new pro- the bill say managing extended licenses (valid Students will participate in creative a student’s state- posal to allow residents age 65 years and older for multiple years) for a relatively large block of and cutting-edge research projects with ment. to have permanent fishing licenses and avoid license holders would require extensive manual UConn faculty and advanced graduate The fully com- the annual renewal. The bill is entitled, “An reentry by staff, or reprogramming of the sys- students. They will get an intensive pleted applica- Act Providing Persons Age Sixty-Five Or Older tem, both at significant cost to the state. look at an area of interest while getting tions are due in With Permanent Fishing Licenses,” and was However those from “Save the Sound” – an hands-on learning experiences working the Putnam High heard before the Environment Committee of the environmental advocacy group say that is not on a current research or creative proj- School Guidance General Assembly in Hartford last week. true. Tyler Archer from the Fisheries Program ect under the supervision of university Department “I represent a region that covers the Natchaug testified that paperwork is the real problem, mentors. While developing a collabo- or to the Lions River which is also a trout park in Eastford. In “Even with the Online Sportsmen Licensing rative and personal relationship with Scholarship my district, we have many seniors who love to system, organizing materials for the more than a mentor, students also learn about Committee by fish,” said Guglielmo. 100,000 Connecticut fishers is time consuming. career options and get a taste of col- April 1. Late or The bill would authorize permanent fishing Allowing those over 65 to obtain a permanent lege life. Students participate in field incomplete appli- licenses for persons 65 and older rather than license in one transaction will help reduce this trips, social events, and non-academic cations will not requiring an annual application for such a load. Additionally, inland and marine fishing activities in the evenings and on the be considered. license. licenses are free for senior citizens, so the main weekends. Scholarships will Guglielmo told the committee, “The idea goal here is to reduce the amount of paperwork.” before you would ease burdens on seniors and His group also points out that lifetime fishing help them to continue to fish here in Connecticut licenses will not cause a decline in Connecticut’s during their retirement years. With all the costs funding for conservation efforts from the federal we put on Connecticut seniors, isn’t it time we government. The Sport Fishing Restoration Act looked for ways to make their lives easier so (Dingell-Johnson Act, 1950) provides conserva- that they can enjoy their golden years with their tion funds according to a state’s land and water children and grandchildren?” acreage and number of licensed fishers. Toyotas are less According to testimony from the Department Because more than thirty other states offer of Energy and Environment officials providing lifetime licenses in some form, US Fish & permanent fishing licenses to seniors is a prob- Wildlife Service already calculate them into lem. In their argument DEEP officials stated, those states’ number, a calculation based on in Dudley, MA “We believe that any minor inconvenience for life expectancy. Connecticut receives about $3.5 anglers, including those over age 65, to renew • We have no mortgages million annually from the Dingell-Johnson Act those licenses they intend to use in the current program. DEEP, for its own calculations, could • Low overhead in Dudley MA year is quite small. Without such a requirement • Over 300 new & used vehicles to choose from for immediate delivery just as easily mirror what US FWS already does. 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YMCA of Greater Hartford announces Courtesy photo departure of CEO PUTNAM — Thanks to HARTFORD — The YMCA of Greater Hartford has Marjolaine Currier, of announced that James Morton, its president and CEO, will Pomfret Center, for this be leaving Hartford to become the president and CEO of the shot of a bald eagle on YMCA of Greater Boston. Kennedy Drive in Putnam, He will begin his new role on April 6. on Friday, Feb. 13. Prior to joining the YMCA of Greater Hartford in 2010, Morton served as president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Springfield where he was recognized as an innovative and collaborative leader. He brought that same spirit to greater Hartford, and under his leadership, we have continued to “live our cause” by: “putting a caring adult in the presence of every child; being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us; and working, in partnership with others, to eliminate the disparities in health and education.” By living our cause, we are recognized locally, regionally and nationally as a “cause-driven” charitable organization. Morton led major expansion of YMCA programs and facilities during his tenure with the YMCA of Greater Hartford, including the capital campaign and groundbreaking of the new Regional Community YMCA now under construction in Putnam. “I move on to Boston knowing that the Greater Hartford YMCA Board of Directors and the Regional Community YMCA Board of Advisors will lead this project to completion, culminating in the ‘grand-opening’ of Connecticut’s newest YMCA,” says Morton. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank James for his caring and capable leadership, and wish him great success in Boston, where we are confident he will serve with distinction, as he has here in greater Hartford,” says Jerry Gooden, chairman of the Board of Directors. The YMCA will begin its search for Morton’s replacement immediately and will be steadfast in its commitment to “Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.” The Y will continue to advocate for and serve the needs of children, families and active older adults throughout greater Hartford. “This wonderful community is filled with many caring and compassionate servant leaders, and I have been blessed to partner with many of them in support of the children and families we collectively serve. I have also been blessed to work with the incredible leadership of the YMCA, staff and volunteers, who tirelessly serve the betterment of others,” says Morton. The YMCA of Greater Hartford is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization established in 1852 and is one of the nation’s oldest and largest YMCA’s. The YMCA of Greater Hartford builds strong communities by helping individuals reach their fullest potential through transformative programs that promote Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. We help people reach their fullest potential by: putting a caring adult in the presence of every child; being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us; and working in partnership to eliminate the disparities in health and education. In 2014, the YMCA of Greater Hartford served more than 120,000 people, including 66,000 children, in 52 towns and cities throughout the Capital Region. YMCA programs put the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility into practice to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all participants. www.GHYMCA.org. PAWS Cat of the Week: Linnea This is Linnea! Despite having a dark beard and a large, colorful cap-like pattern of fur on her head, she is quite the dainty little lady. This little calico is small, but has a not-so-small belly and an even bigger heart. Linnea absolutely loves to love you. Upon meeting her you’ll immediately notice the energy and enthusiasm she has for spending time with people. Even if she seemed deeply asleep before you came up to her cage, as soon as she notices you the happiness she exudes is both very obvious and heartwarming. This charming little lady just wants to spend time with you and feel the love of a family that she hasn’t had the chance to experience. Linnea loves to play, and she does not judge based on the type of toy. Anything will do! She’s energetic and is always looking for someone she can keep company, or some new way to entertain you with her playfulness. Linnea is not only easy to recognize in the shelter from her bright and colorful coat, but also from her equally colorful and quirky personality. Linnea is up-to-date on her vaccines, tested negative for FIV/FeLV and has been spayed. If you would like to adopt Linnea and be the forever family she’s never had, please call the PAWS shelter at (860) 480-1104.

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In the past year, the Foundation has Foundation awards grants to awarded more than $60,000 to help 38 local nonprofit organizations carry fire, ambulance departments out their missions. According to Kevin Merchant, Foundation President, JEWETT CITY — The Jewett City since its inception ten years ago the Savings Bank Foundation has awarded Foundation has awarded more than a total of $13,450 in grants to 11 local fire $500,000 to support organizations in its departments and ambulance services service area. in northeastern Connecticut, an area Jewett City Savings Bank is a mutu- where many departments are volun- al savings bank operating full-ser- teer-based and lack the funds to pro- vice offices in Jewett City, Brooklyn, vide additional training and updated Dayville, Plainfield, and Preston, with equipment. online banking services at JCSBank. Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation com and on Facebook at facebook.com/ is proud to provide grants to the follow- jcsbank. ing emergency services providers: Established in 1873, the Bank • Pomfret Fire Department: $700 to is a member of the Federal Deposit fund a community first aid course Insurance Corporation (FDIC). • A. A. Young Jr. Hose and Ladder Company in Jewett City: $1,100 to purchase a G-450 multi-gas detector • Central Village Fire Company: Flexer, Senate Democrats $1,200 to purchase new fire hose fittings propose tax cut for veterans and adapters Courtesy photo • Preston City Volunteer Fire HARTFORD — State Senator Mae Department and Poquetanuck Flexer (D-Killingly), who is Senate Veterans look on as state Senator Mae Flexer (D-Killingly), who is Senate Chair of the legis- Volunteer Fire Department in Preston: Chair of the legislature’s Veterans’ lature’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, speaks in favor of a tax break for Connecticut veterans. Each received $1,250 for new feed- Affairs Committee, joined other Senate back-capable CPR training mannequins Democrats today to unveil their plan to This existing Connecticut exemp- income tax. • Sterling Volunteer Fire Company: provide a major tax break for retired tion benefits approximately 11,000 Greg Smith, State Commander of the $800 to update facilities with new tables veterans by providing a 100 percent Connecticut veteran taxpayers each Veterans of Foreign Wars Department for training exemption from the state income tax for year, resulting in $3.9 million in fore- of Connecticut, welcomed the proposal. • Atwood Hose Fire Company in federally taxable military retirement gone revenue in fiscal year 2014 and $4 “The young men and women who join Wauregan: $1,200 to purchase a four-gas pay. million in fiscal year 2015. Increasing our nation’s military services do not in meter with calibration kit and charger “We need to be moving toward the exemption to one hundred percent general do so with even a brief thought • American Legion Ambulance of exempting more retirement and pen- would roughly double those figures. about someday being a retired soldier, Moosup: $2,500 to purchase a chest com- sion benefits in order to keep more Current law in Connecticut provides sailor, airman, or Marine. Service in pression system people in this state, and one of the first for a 50 percent exemption of feder- our Armed Forces, however difficult • Plainfield Fire Company: $1,200 for places to start is with people who have al retirement pay to retired members or dangerous, is a relatively brief expe- materials and equipment for a new served our country,” said Flexer. of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, rience for most of our country’s war- training facility “Passing this bill will demonstrate Marines, Coast Guard, and Army and riors,” Smith said. “For those of us who • Voluntown Volunteer Fire Co.: Connecticut’s great appreciation for the Air National Guard. Many other states chose a full military career, I assure you $1,550 for EMT medical bags and hoods service and sacrifice of our nation’s vet- already offer such an exemption. Of we envisioned no pot of gold at the end and gloves for firefighters erans by providing a one hundred per- states with an income tax, 13 offer a 100 of a rainbow. It is no secret that mili- • Oneco Fire Company: $700 for new cent exemption from the state income percent exemption for military retire- tary pay and pensions are low, and thus fire department equipment tax for federally taxable military ment pay, including Massachusetts and very worthy of efforts at protection. The These donations are part of Jewett retirement pay,” said Senate President New York. The federal government cur- Veterans of Foreign Wars thanks the City Savings Bank Foundation’s com- Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven). “I rently exempts portions (and in some Senate Democrats for recognizing the mitment to help improve the resources believe we can and should do better to cases, all) of military retirement pay value military retirees bring to commu- available to organizations that provide help our veterans transition back into for disabled veterans from the federal nities throughout Connecticut.” vital services in its local communities. civilian life here in Connecticut.” At your service in the Villager Community SEE YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL THE SERVICES

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improving a lot. I think meet we keep improving Englands I by the end of the season and adding more new think we’ll be we’ll do awesome, just as skills,” Logan said. “Paige there.” well as last season.” (Stuyniski) did a new Coach Centaurs junior vault. Jourdan (Fulchino) Deary Jourdan Fulchino said added a new skill on bars. Fillmore said the Centaurs hope their We’re definitely improv- the Centaurs momentum keeps rolling ing our routines and have a few as the postseason contin- peaking at the right time. things to ues. It’s always an improving work on as “We just build our process. You can always the stakes get energy off of each other to better. Each meet we’re higher with after this meet,” Fulchino doing a little better and each succeed- said. “We’re going to keep better and we’re getting ing postsea- building off of that into more close as a team and son meet. A States, State Opens, New helping each other move few slips on Englands. And we’re hop- through the season.” the beam at ing to take home the New Coach Deary Fillmore the ECC meet England win this year said the Centaurs have were scruti- and we’re really excited the right mindset for the nized with an for it. From the begin- big postseason meets. eye toward ning of the season to now “Never be satisfied,” correction. we’ve already improved Deary Fillmore said. “With a Woodstock Academy’s Nickie Deary com- so much. I’m so excited “They know they have a couple of little petes in the bars at the ECC Gymnastics to see where we are at the little more to go and they mishaps today Championships last Friday in Danielson. end of the season.” know how much harder — mostly due Woodstock sophomore they have to work.” to illness actually very happy Grace Logan captured Woodstock senior — they are ready. But Kasey’s taking over, it’s the ECC title in the vault, Nickie Deary captured it’s almost a good thing her time.” Charlie Lentz photos tied for first place with third place in the bars, because it will make them Jackie Deary is Robin Woodstock Academy’s Grace Logan competes in the floor Stuyniski in the bars, second place in the floor work harder,” Deary Deary Fillmore’s niece finished first in the floor Fillmore said. exercise at the ECC Gymnastics Championships in Danielson exercise and finished and she’s hoping to help exercise, took second fourth in the all-around at After 28 years, Deary last Friday. her aunt repeat last year’s place in the beam and the ECCs. Deary said the Fillmore will be stepping sweep of Class S, State took home first place down from her coaching BY CHARLIE LENTZ ECC team title was the Open, and New England (121.0) was third. as the ECC all-around opening step in the direc- duties at the end of the VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR Woodstock sophomore titles. champ. Logan said it was tion of State and New season. But much hard “I don’t want anything DANIELSON — Along Paige Stuyniski tied for important for the team England competition. work remains before with a few backflips, first place in the bars more than that,” Jackie to win the ECC title and “This is like the first she retires. Her daugh- said. “She’s the most somersaults and vaults and finished third in the move forward. of all the big meets that ter, and assistant coach, — Woodstock Academy’s vault, floor exercise and amazing coach I’ve ever “We did really good come up so it’s definitely Kasey Fillmore will be had. She deserves the best gymnastics team took the all-around. Stuyniski today but there’s a lot of important to get in the assuming the head coach- the first step toward its has been fighting an ear season she can have.” things we can improve. right mindset now. And ing duties next season. Charlie Lentz may be postseason goals at the infection and fell off the And I think we can use from here we have to “I’m still going to be Eastern Connecticut beam, and the recent ill- reached at (860) 928-1818, this meet, when we get make sure we build up part of this gym (Deary’s ext. 110, or by e-mail at Conference Gymnastics ness also likely hampered back into the gym, to and up and up,” Nickie Gymnastics) so I’ll still Championships last her overall but she said charlie@villagernewspa- improve all the things said. “So having a good see the girls,” Deary pers.com. Friday at Deary’s the Centaurs got off to a we messed up on make ECC meet can set us up Fillmore said. “But I’m Gymnastics. The good start on the postsea- our routines even better for a really great States, Centaurs captured son with their win at the than they are so we’re State Opens, and New the ECC title and now ECCs. ready for all the upcom- Englands. I definitely have their sights set on “It’s very important to ing events,” Logan said. think we are peaking at repeating as State Class start off well here to boost “Definitely practice gets the right time. We still S Champion, State Open our confidence and feel more intense and a lot have some work to do Champion, and New good going into the bigger more routines and num- from what happened England Champion. meets,” Stuyniski said. bers but it definitely is today — some falls on “That’s the goal,” said Stuyniski said the worth it in the end espe- beam, some mistakes Woodstock coach Robin Centaurs have had their cially if we come out as that definitely can be Deary Fillmore. “A repeat eyes on their target all champions again.” worked on but that can of last year is the absolute season long. Logan said the be fixed in practice and goal.” “We try to stay focused Centaurs won’t rest until we’ll definitely be ready Woodstock took first the whole way through they know they’ve done for States.” place at the ECC meet the season,” Stuyniski all they can to be the best Woodstock senior with a score of 147.4. said. “We just are always gymnasts possible. Jackie Deary finished Norwich Free Academy 100 percent focused on “As the season is going third in the beam and (130.85) finished in sec- what we’re doing. I think on we’re definitely getting fifth in the all-around at ond place and Stonington we’re doing well. We’re better and better. Every the ECCs. Jackie said the Centaurs performance at the ECCs set the tone for the rest of the postseason meets. “It’s all stepping stones for the next meet so you want to do the best you can here and then just make it better for every meet after so it’s good to have a good first start,” Jackie said. “I think we’re going in the perfect direction. We have room Woodstock Academy’s Paige Stuyniski competes in the to improve and by New beam at the ECC Gymnastics Championships last Friday in Danielson. Killingly Youth Wrestling’s Zadora wins state title STAMFORD — Inclement weather couldn’t keep four of Killingly Youth Wrestling’s Mighty Might and Bantams from competing in the State Tournament in Stamford last Sunday, Feb. 15. Seven year-old Bantam Brady Zadora came home from the event with a state championship title and no points scored against him. Zadora’s teammate, 4 year-old Mighty Might Logan Williams, came home with trophy for his second place finish. “We’re very proud of all the boys,” said Killingly Youth Wrestling Treasurer Kelly Codding who attended the tournament with the wrestlers. “They made it to Stamford in a storm, and showed just how powerful Killingly wrestlers can be. It was a great day.” The rest of the team had the weekend off and continued to prepare for the State Qualifiers which are scheduled to be held at Killingly High School on Sunday, Feb. 22. More information is available on Killingly Youth Wrestling at killinglyyouthwrestling.net.

Courtesy photo Killingly’s Brady Zadora, Murphy Codding, Braeden Williams and Logan Williams at States.

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Charlie Lentz photo Killingly High’s Owen Guillot goes up for a bucket past Montville’s Joel Greenwood on Tuesday night at Killingly High. Guillot scored a game-high 24 points to lead the Redmen past Montville.

really helped us out,” ant to us, not just because tonight. That’s the best Charlie Lentz photo Guillot said. it was Senior Night but to I’ve seen Michael play all Killingly High’s Michael Elsey drives to the bucket with Montville’s Buddy Dewaine defending Montville pulled to move on in the season,” year. It was good to see on Tuesday night at Killingly High. within five points — Elsey said. “We want to because he’s worked hard 51-45 — on a bucket from improve and go to play- and he’s been a great guy BY CHARLIE LENTZ our mind that we can’t 22-19 at halftime and Buddy Dewaine with 1:02 offs so we needed this to coach.” VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR do it.” pushed its lead to 36-31 left but could get no clos- win. I think we have a Killingly must win two DAYVILLE — Killingly Guillot kept hope alive going into the fourth er. Dewaine finished with great shot to make the of its last three games to High senior Owen Guillot — scoring a game-high quarter. Guillot tallied 18 a team-high 20 points for playoffs. We just have to gain the minimum eight had yet to win a home 24 points to help Killingly points in the second half Montville (4-14). leave it all on the court victories required to game this season going top Montville 52-46 — nine points in the third Elsey finished with six and work hard and see qualify for the state tour- into the Redmen’s match- Tuesday to lift its record quarter and another nine points and hit two big what happens.” nament. Coach Crabtree up against Montville — to 6-11. The Redmen have in the fourth frame. layups off the fastbreak Killingly coach Jim said they’re going to give and neither had fellow three games remain- Montville pulled within the first quarter. With Crabtree said Guillot and it their best shot. Tipoff seniors Michael Elsey ing including a visit to in one point — 38-37 on Killingly trailing 10-7, he Elsey both came through is set for 7 p.m. Friday at and Alex Torcoletti. So Griswold on Friday, Feb. a pair of free throws by streaked down the court in the clutch. Griswold. the trio of upperclassmen 20, followed by a trip to St. Terry Bowens with 6:51 and scored with 1:09 left “It was a nice game on “The Griswold game is had plenty to play for Bernard on Monday, Feb. left in the game. Guillot to pull the Redmen with- Senior Night for those winnable but it’s going to after being honored on 23 and their home finale scored Killingly’s next in one point. With :26 guys. Owen (Guillot) was be a dogfight,” Crabtree Senior Night at Killingly against New London on eight points — kicking off remaining in the first determined if we were said. “I know we’ll show High on Tuesday night. Tuesday, Feb. 24. They his streak with a 15-footer quarter he got ahead going to go down it was up. I know Griswold’s To make matters more must win two of their last with 6:27 left and capping on the break and sank going to be in his hands. going to show up. We’ll urgent — the Redmen three games to qualify for his outburst by nailing another layup to give the He was going to take have a pulse that night wanted to keep their the tourney. a three-pointer with Redmen an 11-10 lead. over. We played a little and seeing the Griswold teetering state tourney “It’s going to be a 5:29 remaining to push “I was just getting sluggish to start but I’ve green will get us a little hopes alive — needing tough game going down Killingly’s lead to 46-37. down the court in tran- got to give all the credit more excited. I’ll give the three wins in their last to Griswold — great “I just started feeling it sition. We practice that a — the energy came when kids credit. They haven’t four games to qualify for atmosphere in that gym from the outside. I real- lot,” Elsey said. “We were Michael (Elsey) came on quit on me — or each the postseason. down there,” Guillot said. ly got it going when we running. Montville was the court,” Crabtree said. other.” “Our high school “They’re going to come started taking it to the out of shape and we were “Michael said to me ‘Hey, Charlie Lentz may be careers are going to be out strong. They’re going rim. The third quarter we just beating them down when I finally have my reached at (860) 928-1818, over soon,” Guillot said. to come out fighting and came out really strong. the court.” night Coach, it’s going to ext. 110, or by e-mail at “Definitely we have a we’re going to have to do We got a lot of tips in Elsey said the Redmen be big and you’re going charlie@villagernewspa- shot to make the tourna- the same.” our favor, caught the ball badly needed the victory. to know.’ I’d have to say pers.com. ment. Nothing is crossing Killingly led Montville going to the rim and that “This was very import- he made sure it was big 27th consecutive winning season for Redmen

Caffrey (K) pinned Jordan Fisher :48; Tournament by pinning all of his oppo- PUTNAM BOYS HOOPS GRISWOLD — Killingly’s Matt 195 Dillon Knupp (K) pinned Jame nents in his weight class en route to Charron notched a key pin at 4:04 to Miller :49; 220 Conner Lemley (K) won earning the gold medal. As a sophomore NEW HAVEN — Amistad defeated defeat Griswold’s Evan Roy in the 126- by forfeit; 285 Devin Bellisle (G) pinned he finished the year with a 34-8 record Putnam 64-52 last Friday in boys bas- pound match and the Redmen went on Julie Pelletier (K) 1:36. and led the Redmen in pins with 22, ketball. Jacob Guertin led Putnam with to defeat Griswold 46-36 in Killingly’s including the fastest of the year at 12 14 points and Shawn Audet added 10 last dual wrestling meet of the season seconds. The wrestling team captain, points. Steven Dakai and Jeremee Perez on Feb. 11. The win lifted Killingly’s DELUCA WINS ECC TITLE he is also a lineman for the Redmen both tallied seven points, Nathan Tozzi added six points and Matt Harmon and dual meet record to 12-6, keeping alive WINDHAM — Woodstock Academy football team where he was an All ECC a streak of 27 consecutive winning sea- Honorable Mention recipient this past Dan Porcic each added four points for senior Graysen DeLuca earned a 7-2 the Clippers. sons. decision over Windham’s Cullan Contos fall. Pinning for the Redmen were Zack in the finals of the Eastern Connecticut Burgess, Austin Caffrey, and Dillon Conference Wrestling Championships ELLIS TECH WRESTLING TOURTELLOTTE GIRLS HOOPS Knupp. At 106 pounds, Sam Burdick at Windham High on Feb. 14. (K) won by forfeit; 113 Zack Burgess (K DANIELSON — Ellis Tech finished GRISWOLD — Junior guard Abby ) pinned Jason Jacarusso (G) 2:09; 120 the season with a record of 20-7 after Poirier scored 18 points and dished Kevin Fletcher (K) pinned Joel Garcia LEMLEY EARNS ECC HONOR defeating Shepherd Hill and Worcester three assists to help the Tigers defeat Griswold 62-23 in an ECC Small (G) 5:21; 126 Matt Charron (K) pinned DAYVILLE — Killingly High’s Tech on Feb. 11. The Golden Eagles regis- Evan Roy (G) 4:04. 132 Zac Cassidy (G) tered six forfeits against Shepherd Hill, Division game last Friday. Senior Conner Lemley was named the Eastern guard Allie Ablondi scored 11 points won by forfeit; 138 Carl Edge (G) pinned Connecticut Conference Athlete of the in matches contested: At 126 pounds, Armando Ferraj (K) 4:56; 145 Chris Anthony Devanny (ET) pinned Meg with seven rebounds, four assists and Month for December. Lemley, a junior, three steals. Senior forward Jess Dodd Bernier (K) major dec. Riley Noiseux finished the month of December with Geyer (SH) 2:33; 132 Logan Mish (ET) (G) 9-0; 152 Sinjin Benetiz (G) pinned pinned Megan Demoris (SH) 5:00; 138 scored 11 points with 12 rebounds and an unblemished 9-0 record in the 195- four steals. Sophomore forward Emily Pat Pelletier (K) 2:56; 160 Ryan Gervais pound weight class. Lemley is in just Camron Louis (ET) pinned Ray Brote (G) won by forfeit; 170 Jack Girard (G) (SH) :50; 152 Dan Selbe (ET) pinned Vincent scored 10 points for the Tigers. his second year of wrestling, won his Tourtellotte finished the regular season pinned Ban Gosselin (K); 182 Austin second consecutive Lancer Holiday Tyler Andre (SH) 3:21; 160 Colton Perron (ET) pinned Kevin Scaplon (SH) 2:23; with a 9-1 ECC record, 16-4 overall. 195 Matteo Belistro (SH) pinned Steve Benson (ET) 2:43; 220 Collin Delsonto TOURTELLOTTE BOYS HOOPS (ET) won by disqualification; 285 Sam Palmer (ET) pinned Nate Hilli (SH):46. THOMPSON — Griswold defeated Ellis Tech registered 12 forfeits the Tigers 55-33 on Feb. 12 at Canty against Worcester Tech. In matches Gymnasium. Griswold opened the contested: at 160 Vianka Corriveau game with five first-quarter three-point- (WT) pinned Brooke Langley (ET) 3:05; ers and led by 22 at the half. Brandon 170 Josh Wojcik (ET) pinned Marta Yeaton led Griswold with 13 points Logo (WT) 1:00. and Jared Strmiska added 10. Justin Tennant led Tourtellotte with 11 points and 15 rebounds. WOODSTOCK GIRLS HOOPS WOODSTOCK — Waterford defeated Woodstock Academy 45-26 last Friday at Alumni Fieldhouse to drop the Centaurs record to 7-13 in the final game of the regular season. Woodstock Academy fell one game short of the minimum eight victories required to qualify for the state tournament. Woodstock was led by Alyson Calabrese with seven points. The final home game was Senior Night and coach Willie Bousquet and the Academy honored seven seniors. The seniors were Colleen Topliff, Jordan Phaneuf, Becky Messier, Abby Willis, Annabel Shackett, Sara Chagnot and Galina Gruder. Courtesy photo On Feb. 12 at Ledyard, Woodstock was defeated 40-28 by the Colonels. Woodstock Academy coach Robin Deary Fillmore, left, is honored prior to her final home meet Woodstock was led by Gruder with 14 at Deary’s Gymnastics in Danielson last Monday. After 28 seasons, Fillmore will retire from points and Messier added 10 points. her coaching duties after the Centaurs compete in State and New England competitions in Fran Matira scored 13 for Leyard. the coming weeks. Mary Incera, center, is flanked by teammates Nickie and Jackie Deary. B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 20, 2015 Woodstock Academy skates down homestretch including a road rematch at made 20 saves. E.O. Smith, two games against Woodstock Academy is Sheehan, and a visit to Joel scheduled to travel to Joel Barlow in Danbury. The loss Barlow on Saturday, Feb. 21, to E.O. Smith dropped the with the game set to start at 2 Centaurs record to 8-5. The p.m. at Danbury Ice Arena. The Bucks (12-2) reached the cham- Centaurs return home to face pionship game of the Division Sheehan on Wednesday, Feb. III State Tournament last sea- 25, with the puck set to drop at son and Woodstock coach Mike 6:45 p.m. at Jahn Rink on the Starr said they expected a for- campus of Pomfret School. midable opponent. Coach Starr said the “We knew coming into this Centaurs still hope to finish game — they’ve been No. 1, No. in the top eight of Division III 2 all season — they’re playing and earn a home playoff game with a lot of momentum right for the state tournament but a now. They’re beating teams by competitive stretch lies ahead. eight, nine, 10 goals. They’re “It’s going to be a little bit really putting some numbers tougher now. Six games left, up. Their goalie (Matt Schoen) we’ve got to play (E.O. Smith) is really strong,” Starr said. one more time. We’ve got to “We knew that this was going play Joel Barlow and Sheehan to be a benchmark for us and twice,” Starr said. “We have we had to perform.” some tough games coming up. Woodstock Academy held its We play 45 minutes the way we own in a scoreless first period. played the first period today “I thought we played a fan- we’re going to be fine.” tastic first period,” Starr said. “You come in the second period and they get that goal and it WOODSTOCK 5, HALL/ kind of deflated us a little bit.” SOUTHINGTON 2 The Bucks punctured SOUTHINGTON — Nathan Woodstock with four goals DeLuca scored three goals to in the second period en route help the Centaurs defeat Hall/ to the victory. Davis Apgar, Southington last Saturday. Sean Benjamin, Nick Meyer DeLuca tallied with an assist and Josh Barnes scored sec- from Austin Beaupre at 4:07 ond-period goals for the Bucks. of the first period to open the Apgar’s goal at 4:27 of the scoring. Tied at 1-1 following a second period got the Bucks goal from Southington’s Ocean untracked. Barnes and Meyer Curling at 8:45 of the first peri- both scored goals in the third od, Woodstock took the lead period to close out the scor- for good on a goal from Ryan Charlie Lentz photo ing. Starr said E.O. Smith’s Black at 12:07 of the first peri- Woodstock Academy’s Nathan DeLuca looks to center the puck with E.O. Smith goalie Matt Schoen guarding second-period scoring flurry od with an assist from DeLuca the net last Monday in Pomfret. obscured a good effort. and Beaupre. BY CHARLIE LENTZ “The message at the end of DeLuca scored a shorthand VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR the game, it was simple — we goal unassisted at 13:34 of the rebounded, we played a good first period to put the Centaurs POMFRET — Woodstock third period. I don’t think the Academy’s 6-0 loss to E.O. up 3-1. DeLuca tallied at 5:39 of score was any indication of the second period with an assist Smith/Tolland was perhaps how we played. I thought we the first hole in the ice as the from Zack Burnham to push the played a really good first and margin to 4-1. Woodstock’s Will Centaurs skate down a hazard- good third period. The second ous homestretch of the regular Liscomb scored an unassisted period just hurt us,” Starr said. goal at 14:02 of the second peri- season. The Centaurs loss to the “In the second period they beat Bucks on Monday at Pomfret od to stretch the lead to 5-1. Hall us to a lot of the loose pucks. Cubbage added a Southington’s School’s Jahn Rink preceded We let up too many odd-man a competitive six-game stretch final goal. Woodstock goalten- rushes and that’s what hurt der Tucker Johns made 29 Charlie Lentz photo us.” saves on 31 shots. E.O. Smith notched 30 shots. Woodstock Academy’s Jordan Woodstock Academy had 20 Lamothe moves up ice with E.O. Charlie Lentz may be reached shots. Woodstock goaltender at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by Smith’s Jimmy Petrella, left, and Tucker Johns made 24 saves. Joel Johnson, right, trailing the play. e-mail at charlie@villagernews- E.O. Smith goalie Matt Schoen papers.com. No quit on Woodstock Academy’s roster

Charlie Lentz photo Woodstock coach Greg Smith says his team never quit. There will be ups and downs in every season. This season had its share of downs. “It’s a rollercoaster ride and every season’s different. Day two and (senior center) Adam Converse goes down with a sprained ankle and we lose him for the first four games. And our jayvee players are not pushing our varsity players as I’d hoped they would — they’re not coming along as fast as I’d hoped they would,” Smith said. “But I’m as proud of this team and what they’re accomplishing as I am of the state-championship team because we don’t have the amount of talent. And these kids all did things that were way beyond their comfort level. I’m as proud of these guys as I am any team I’ve ever coached.” When it was apparent the Centaurs would not have a winning season some might have eased up in practice but Smith said that wasn’t the case. “I can’t practice on Saturdays because they beat the crap out of each other in practice. I have to give them a couple of Charlie Lentz photo days off to let them recuperate because they work so hard in practice,” Smith Woodstock’s Adam Converse lofts a shot over Ledyard’s Anthony Viteritto at Alumni Fieldhouse on Feb. 12. said. “I’m enormously proud of them.” Smith said they truly are a team. BY CHARLIE LENTZ you keep fighting — as long as you keep practice. And it’s the same message we VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR “They play for each other, not just for trying — you’re never a failure because had last year and the year before, and me but for each other and coach (Mike) you’re still trying to going forward. the year before that — and when we Bourgeois, and coach (Dave) Magee and WOODSTOCK — Two seasons ago And that’s what I want my teams to do weren’t making the state tournament, coach (Todd) Blodgett. These guys, they Woodstock Academy won the Class L — whether they’re playing for the state and when we were winning the state want to do well for each other and for State Championship. Last season the championship or fighting for a spot tournament, it’s always going to be the all of us in the program,” Smith said. Centaurs reached the Class L quarter- in the state tournament. That’s what I same,” Smith said. “And that’s what it’s really all about. finals. This year there will be no state need them to realize.” State champion Woodstock Academy Only one team can hold the trophy up championship, no deep run in the play- In the loss to Ledyard, Smith said he finished 24-3 during the 2012-2013 sea- at the end of the season and it might not offs — Woodstock Academy won’t be didn’t coach his team any differently son and its three losses were by a com- be us this season. But we’ve taken other playing in the state tournament this than he did during its 52-49 victory over bined five points. The Centaurs lost lessons that are going to last far longer season. A championship trophy isn’t Trinity Catholic in the CIAC Class L to Windham 61-60 and fell to Bacon than the end of this season.” always necessary to validate a team — title game in 2013. Academy 48-46 in overtime and New No state championship — no winning heart is more than hardware. “I’m still going to attack every game, London 78-76 in overtime. Last sea- record — no quitters on Woodstock “You’re never a failure — unless every play,” Smith said. son the Centaurs finished 20-6 overall Academy’s roster. you quit,” said Woodstock coach Greg Woodstock trailed Ledyard 52-20 at and lost to eventual state champion “That’s the life lesson I want them Smith. halftime. Smith expected a full effort in Windsor 77-64 in the quarterfinals of the to learn — because nobody’s going to The Centaurs fell to Ledyard 82-38 on the final 16 minutes. CIAC Class L Tournament. play professional basketball. They’re all Feb. 12 to drop their record to 6-11 over- “What we told them at halftime is Seasons change, rosters change, going to have jobs. They’re all going to all, 3-6 in the ECC Large Division. Value that ‘I don’t know if we’ll win, probably records change — coaching philoso- have families. They’re all going to have isn’t always based on record — Smith not, down 30 at halftime. But you’ve got phies remain constant. kids and wonderful careers. They’re gauges it by effort — he told them as to come out take care of the ball every “I want them to see me as consistent going to be amazing fathers, and hus- much during halftime of the loss to the single play. Every single play you’ve got — my players that I’m coaching, doesn’t bands, and members of their commu- Colonels. to cherish it,’ ” Smith said. matter who’s on the floor,” Smith said. nity,” Smith said. “And as long as they “That was the message I gave these Take care of the ball — rosters change “It doesn’t matter who’s on the floor. never quit — then they’re always going kids. You can not be a failure unless you — fundamental teaching doesn’t. I’m going to coach the same way, no to be successful.” give up,” Smith said. “And as long as “It’s the same message we impart in matter what.” Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 20, 2015 B5

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He played 11, surrounded by his the Pomfret Senior ing and devoted wife, baseball, basketball, and football. He was family. Citizens Group. Tricia (Ethier) Marino a sports enthusiast and had an extensive Mr. Cutler He is survived by of Oxford; two sons, knowledge of sports trivia. was born in W. his wife of 73 years, Eric and his partner, Kayla Savoie of Michael will be remembered for his Gloucester, R.I., on Rita (Roy) Cutler; Oxford; Maxx of North Grosvenordale; incredible intelligence, his ironic sense July 13, 1918, the son of the late Everett seven children: Raymond Cutler, three step daughters, Regina Mandella of of humor, his dedication and love for his and Roseanna (Montie) Cutler. He Jr. of Pomfret, David Cutler of N. Oxford; Stephanie Forrester and her hus- family, and his gratitude and affection moved to Connecticut in 1930. Grosvenordale, Joanne Mortellite of band, Greg of Webster; Kristina Mandella for the Primary Purpose Group of Oxford Mr. Cutler worked for Pratt-Whitney Largo, Fla., Russell Cutler of Hilo, of Spencer; one step son, Joseph Mandella and Daybreaker Group of Charlton. Aircraft prior to the start of World Hawaii, Anita Cutler-Whitten of and his wife, Sarah of Cherry Valley; one A funeral was held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, War II. He served in the Army Air Woodstock, Elaine Auger of Putnam, brother, Edward and his wife, Theresa from Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Corps as a B-24 nose gunner. On his and Susan Rhodes of Colorado of Quincy; two sisters, Patricia Mayo Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at last mission, his aircraft experienced Spring, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; 11 and her husband, Tony of Oxford; and St. Roch’s Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. engine trouble and was forced to land great-grandchildren; and two great- Susan Marino-Zaczek of Auburn. He also Calling hours were held Monday, Feb. 16, in Kamchatka, USSR. He was interned great grandchildren. “Good night our leaves six grandchildren: Dominic and at the funeral home. there until the end of the war. Sgt. sweet prince.” Audrianna Marino, Logan and Ryder In lieu of flowers, donations in Cutler was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific A Mass of Christian Burial was Mandella, Chloe Antonioli, and Olivia Michael’s memory may be made to the Theater Service Medal with a Bronze held Tuesday, Feb. 17, in The Most Forrester, as well as many nieces and Michael Pecha Cancer Fund, 68 Berube Star, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret St., nephews. Circle, Wells, ME 04090 or Dana-Farber He was predeceased by his father, Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, Prisoner of War Medal. Pomfret, CT 06258. A celebration of Arthur Marino and his mother, Lucille MA 02284. Mr. Cutler was the proprietor of his life and burial will be held in the (Remillard) Marino. The family would like to thank the doc- Murdock’s Service Station on Route 44 spring. Michael was born on Aug. 11, 1954, tors, nurses, and staff at Dana-Farber and in Pomfret. After operating his busi- In lieu of flowers, donations may be and spent most of his life in Oxford. He Brigham and Women’s Hospital. ness for 37 years, he settled into retire- made to The Pomfret Volunteer Fire graduated from Oxford High School and For more information, visit www.par- ment enjoying gardening, traveling, Department, 67 Hampton Rd., Pomfret Worcester State College. Michael was a adisfuneralhome.com. deep sea fishing, and visiting with his CT, 06258. friends and family. Before his passing, For memorial guestbook visit www. Mr. Cutler was noted as the oldest liv- GilmanAndValade.com. Kiku G. Andersen, 75 ing member of the Pomfret Volunteer THOMPSON — Kiku G. Andersen, a ranking of first in Women’s 40 Singles 75, of Thompson, died at home Tuesday, in New England. She was also active Feb. 3, following an illness. in many volunteer activities over the Doris B. Demarest, 87 She was born in Karuizawa, Japan, on years including the New England Tennis EASTFORD — Doris is survived by her children: Sept. 1, 1939, daughter of the late Kurt Hall of Fame, the Connecticut Audubon Doris B. Demarest, Tracey M. Borovicka (Steven), Beverly and Margarethe Schubert. She leaves Society, Day Kimball Hospital, and the 87, of Eastford, M. Mazzarella (Philip), George W. her two daughters, Michele P. Andersen Thompson Historical Society. passed away peace- Molnar (Wendi), Nancy M. Beaudoin of Nashua, N.H., and Nicole M. Andersen Kiku became Greek Orthodox before fully at her home (Joseph), Sheryl E. Priest, Lorraine E. of Cambridge. Christmas after attending Saints When she was an infant, her family Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox with her family by Demarest, Jennifer Werner, Charles returned to Germany on the last train Church in Webster for many years. her side on Feb. 11. Demarest (Lisa), Jeffrey Demarest, that successfully traversed the Trans- Her 40-Day Memorial will be part of the She was born Feb. and Daniel Demarest. She is also sur- Siberian Railway from Vladivostok church service on Sunday, March 15 at 7, 1928, in Waterbury, vived by 14 grandchildren, five (plus during the war. Kiku immigrated to 9:30 a.m. to the late Arthur E. two) great grandchildren, many niec- the U.S. in 1960, and shortly settled in In lieu of flowers, donations may be and Eunice (Moore) Bloss. Doris grew es, nephews, four sister in-laws and a Thompson after her marriage to the made in her memory to the church at 37 up in Bethlehem, Conn. She received bother in-law. late Carl E. Andersen. Her lifelong Lake Parkway, P.O. Box 713, Webster, her master’s degree in mathemat- A memorial service celebrating love of tennis was kindled as a child MA 01570. ics from UConn. She taught math at Doris’ life will be held at the South in Hamburg; decades of competing in For more information, visit www. Coventry High School for many years Woodstock Baptist Church, 23 the sport were highlighted with many smithandwalkerfh.com. until her retirement. Roseland Park Road, in Woodstock, on Worcester County Open titles, as well as Doris married William G. Molnar in May 30, at 2 p.m. 1952 and moved to Ashford. William Donations in Doris memory may be passed away unexpectedly in 1960. She made to the Eastford Independent Fire Lillian A. Rucki, 92 later married Milton W. Demarest and Company #1, P.O. Box 333 Eastford, moved to Eastford, where she lived CT 06242. POMFRET Walter Rucki, Jr. and his wife Lucille of until her death. Milton passed away Burial will be private. CENTER — Lillian Pomfret Center; her daughters, Lillian in 2001. (Nerron) Rucki, R. Erskine of Pomfret Center, and 92, of Hampton Rd., Gloria Kelly and her husband Patrick died Tuesday, Feb. of Pomfret Center; nine grandchildren; A. Joyce Desruisseau, 75 10, in Day Kimball and 14 great-grandchildren. She was Hospital. the mother of the late John Rucki. She was the loving Visiting hours were held Saturday, THOMPSON — A. Joyce and now had her time to enjoy her wife of the late Walter Feb. 14, in the Gilman Funeral Home, Desruisseau, 75, of Thompson, passed cat Cinnamon and her newfound J. Rucki, Sr. 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a away Feb. 6, in her home as she wished, love of genealogy where she worked Born in Putnam, she was the daugh- Mass of Christian Burial. in The Most from a yearlong bout with pancreatic relentlessly to obtain information ter of the late Arthur G. and Bertha Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret. Burial cancer. about her family and friends. She was (Brousseau) Nerron. will be at Abington Cemetery in the She was born on Nov. 25, 1939, in also a proud member of the Killingly Mrs. Rucki owned and operated spring. Putnam, daughter of the late Clement Historical Society. Joyce also was a Abington General Store, retiring 25 Memorial donations may be made and Audrey Desruisseau. Joyce spent big fan and welcomed any challenge years ago. She was a member of Most to The Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 a few years of her youth in what was of puzzles. Joyce also loved the people Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret. She Pomfret St., Pomfret, CT 06258 or to then Newington Home and Hospital she surrounded herself with, her best enjoyed watching and feeding the birds the Pomfret Volunteer Fire Dept., 67 for Crippled Children with a spinal friends at breakfast every morning as well as doing crossword puzzles. She Hampton Rd., Pomfret, CT 06258. fusion operation that she was very meant a lot to her and they are out- especially loved spending time with her For memorial guestbook visit www. proud of for going through and having standing friends. The people who kept family. GilmanAndValade.com. a remarkable outcome to lead a nor- her yard and house for her had a very Lillian is survived by; her son, mal life. special place in her heart in that she Joyce continued to excel in her aca- looked forward to the companionship demics in Putnam Middle School and and the conversation. Joyce also made Putnam High School. Joyce continued new great friends at the end of her Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home her education at Annhurst College in sickness with the two women who South Woodstock at the time choos- cared for her and paid special atten- Leading the Way ing her life career in education. Joyce tion to her every minute of every day excelled through college and decided to make her as happy and comfortable to pursue her masters in Arts at the as possible. with Dignified Professionals who are graduate school of the University of Joyce is survived by her nephew Connecticut. She also attended State Matthew Desruisseau of Killingly, Caring & Honest with Sensible Pricing University of New York at Albany her niece Jill Randolph of Dayville to take additional classes to help her and her sister-in-law Kay Desruisseau Affordable Traditional Funerals, career. of Killingly. Joyce was predeceased After college Joyce worked at a small by her two brothers, Robert C. Cremation Services, Pre-Planning insurance firm in Woodstock, before Desruisseau of Danielson and Richard and Trusts she embarked on a 25-year career as R. Desruisseau of Florida. a business teacher for Tourtellotte There will be a graveside ser- Memorial High School in Thompson vice at 11 a.m. on April 11, at Grove “Because We Care” that she enjoyed greatly. Joyce was Cemetery, Route 198, Eastford. In lieu $ extremely proud of and believed in of flowers please send donations to direct 1375 everything she taught. Throughout the Connecticut Children’s Medical cremation complete her years of teaching she acquired a Center Foundation, 282 Washington In Worcester County and Windham County, CT love for collecting stamps and other St, Hartford, CT 06106. memorable things from her travels. For more information, visit www. Richard Majercik After her retirement from teaching smithandwalkerfh.com. she started to enjoy her personal life Director

traditional Includes Richard J. Giguere, 76 • 20 Gauge Metal Casket graveside service SOUTHBRIDGE, es and nephews. and burial • Concrete Vault Mass. — Richard He was born in Southbridge, son • Transportation within Worcester County “Dick” J. Giguere, of Joseph and Dorothy (Livernois) & Windham County 76, died Wednesday, Giguere and has lived here all his $ plus Cemetery Feb. 4, at Saint life. He was a graduate of Notre 3500 Charges • Professional Staff Services & Obtaining Vincent Hospital. Dame High School, Class of 1957, and complete Legal Permits He leaves his wife Nichols College. He retired in 2000 of nearly 55 years, as a Financial Analyst for United Barbara A. (Duclos) Technologies. Dick was an avid golfer, NO HIDDEN COST OR FINE PRINT Giguere. He also he enjoyed carpentry and remodeling is survived by two sons, Robert J. his home. Veteran Owned • 105 Years of Caring Giguere of Oakland, Calif., David C. The funeral was held Monday, Feb. Giguere, of Southbridge, and a daugh- 9, from Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 ter Patricia and her husband Greg Marcy St., Southbridge, with a Mass McGowan of Coventry, and three at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St., Shaw - Majercik Funeral Home granddaughters Amanda, Katherine, Southbridge. Burial was private. A and Erin McGowan. He leaves his calling hour was held at the funeral 48 School Street brothers Roland and his wife Susan home prior to the mass. Giguere, Paul Giguere and his part- In lieu of flowers, please make a dona- Webster, MA ner Michael Skaff all of Thompson, tion to the American Cancer Society, Michael and his wife Robin Giguere 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, (508) 943-6278 of Southbridge, two sisters Marguerite or to the National Kidney Foundation and her husband Ted Bartlett, and 180 Rustcraft Road, Dedham, MA 02026. www.shaw-majercik.com Therese and her husband Ronald Breaux all of Southbridge, many niec- Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 20, 2015 B7 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to obits@stonebridgepress. com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Barbara Louise Ekholm, 88 Carol Anne Taylor FALMOUTH — her family) right up to the end. Carol Anne (Allen, 2004. At PHS she ran many clubs and Barbara Louise Heartfelt thanks to the great staff of Robbins) Taylor activities including the National Honor (Field) Ekholm, 88, Sedgewood Commons and Life Choices peacefully passed Society, the yearbook committee, and went home to be with for their compassion and care for into eternity at home the nationally recognized Academic her Lord and Savior at Barbara. on Feb. 3, surrounded Decathlon team. In 2004, Carol moved Sedgewood Commons In addition to her parents, she was by her loving family. into administration as Dean of Students on Wednesday, Jan. predeceased by a son, David Theodore She is survived by at Woodstock Academy. In 2008 she 21. Ekholm; three brothers, William her children, Kristin was appointed Dean of Curriculum at She was born Nathaniel Field, Jr., Gordon Elwyn and Jonathan, two the Woodhall School, from which she on May 5, 1926 in Field, and James Edgar Field, and a grandchildren, retired in 2009. Topsham, Maine, a daughter of William sister, Phyllis Allana Gott. Aubrey and William Costello, and dear Upon “retirement” Carol worked for Nathaniel and Allana Corliss Field. In addition to her husband, she is friend James Vacca. Yale University’s EXPLO program as Barbara was educated in the survived by her children, Stephen Carol was born on May 24, 1950, in a curriculum advisor and continued Topsham and Brunswick schools. She Ernest Ekholm of Barrington, R.I., Putnam, to Louis “Bud” and Phyllis to serve as a mentor to her colleagues was Valedictorian for Brunswick High Carole Lynn Ekholm of Woodstock Allen. She had three brothers, Louis, and former students all over the world School Class of 1944. At the age of 18 she Valley, Gloria Jean Thomas of Buxton, David and Richard. Carol graduated until her passing. She also remained became a clerical worker at Brunswick Maine, and Glenn Lewis Ekholm of from Killingly High School in 1968. active in politics, advocating for the Naval Air Station. She graduated from South Portland, Maine; sister, Priscilla Upon graduation, she married Frank rights of retired teachers through the Gordon College in Boston in 1949. Jeanne Grondin of Topsham, Maine; Taylor (Robbins) and began attending Association of Retired Teachers of Barbara was a secretary at Gordon granchildren Theodore, Christopher, The University of Connecticut where Connecticut (ARTC) and served as pres- College and Gordon Divinity School Elizabeth, Daniel, Carl, Carissa, she went on to earn four degrees. While ident of the Windam-Tolland Retired until 1952. Matthew, Katherine, Aaron, Kirsten, teaching and raising her family, Carol Teacher’s Association. She married Rev. A. Theodore Molly, and Christina; and six great earned her PhD in Education in 1989. Besides her numerous profession- Ekholm on Aug. 12, 1949. She was a grandchildren. Carol’s professional life leaves a legacy al achievements, Carol will also be pastor’s wife, and served the Lord with A memorial service was held on Jan. as a beloved teacher, administrator, remembered as a loving mother and her husband in four Baptist church- 25. Burial will be held in the spring school board member, mentor, and an grandmother, an excellent gardener es in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and at Dow’s Corner Cemetery, Standish. inspiration for countless students over and chef, a devoted yogi, and wonderful Maine. Barbara loved to play the piano. Condolences to the family may be her 40-plus year career. story teller. She also loved to tell stories to make expressed at www.dolbyfuneralcha- Carol taught English, along with Her memorial service was held on people laugh (especially stories about pels.com. the gifted and talented program at Feb. 19. Please e-mail carolmemori- Plainfield High School from 1971 until [email protected] for details. Marjorie E. Mailhot, 96 Barbara Mae Neal, 87 DANIELSON — Frank Mailhot and his wife Gail of Marjorie E. Mailhot, South Killingly; Paul Mailhot and his BROOKLYN — and past president of Organites of 96, of Danielson, died wife Christine of East Killingly; daugh- Barbara Mae Neal, Windham County. Feb. 9, at Matulaitis ter-in-law Amber Mailhot of Dayville, 87, of Brooklyn, She loved her dogs especial- Nursing Home in 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchil- Putnam. dren and 16 great-great-grandchildren passed away peace- ly Princess, Scootie and Daisy. She She was the wife of and several nieces and nephews. fully on Friday, Feb. leaves her daughter and son-in-law Roland F. Mailhot, he She was predeceased by her infant 13, at Woodlake of Barbara and Richard Page of Vernon; died March 20, 1980. children Marjorie and Robert, a great Tolland, and since grandsons Jared and Daniel Murphy; She was born Dec. granddaughter, Meagan and her sister that moment, the great-granddaughter McKayla Murphy 1, 1918, in Danielson, daughter of the Beatrice Mae Colwell Green, she died music has gone out all of Stafford Springs; step-daughter late Winfield and Maude (Graves) in 2010. of our lives. Sandra Cooper, and step-son Russell R. Colwell. She owned and operated the A Memorial Mass was held Tuesday, Born Sept. 26, 1927, in Springfield, Neal both of Plainfield. She is further Mailhot Cleaners in Danielson with Feb. 17, at Most Holy Trinity Church, Mass., she was a daughter to the late survived by her sister Pauline Stuart her husband for over 60 years and oper- 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret. No call- Stillman H. and Elizabeth C. (Eldridge) of Ludlow, Mass.; sister-in-law and ated Ma-Ha Ceramic Shop and taught ing hours were held. Burial will be in Munger. Brought up in Ludlow, Mass., brother-in-law Eleanor and William ceramic classes. She attended Most Westfield Cemetery in the spring. In she was a graduate of Ludlow High Hawley of Worcester, Mass.; nieces Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret. lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude School Class of 1945. She worked in Sharon Person and her husband, Keith She leaves her children Marcia Fortin Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, electronics most of her working years. of Wilbraham, Mass.; Susan Stuart of and her husband Joseph of Danielson; Memphis, TN 38105. She studied voice with Ruth Ekberg in Indian Orchard, Mass.; Celeste Chenier Eileen Gallup and her husband Jack Share a memory with her family at Springfield and played piano, accor- and her husband James of Ludlow, of Danielson; Jean Maas of Sebring, www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. dion and organ, specializing in the Mass.; Michelle Crawford and her hus- Fla.; Richard Mailhot of Sebring, Fla.; Hammond organ. She had the gift of band Brian of Ware, Mass.; Laurie playing music by ear, which she loved. Gauthier of North Grosvenordale; She bought her first Hammond Organ Cheryl Lenville of Springfield, Mass.; Robert E. Rickaby Sr., 76 in 1970 (her new love), and later pur- nephew Robert Stuart of Biloxi, Miss.; chased a beautiful Lowrey. She played and several great nieces and great NORTH survived by three sons, Tom (Joyce) organ for weddings, funerals, and a nephews. GROSVENORDALE Rickaby of North Brookfield, Mass., variety of parties, and enjoyed giving In addition to her parents, she was — Robert E. “Pops” Robert (Michelle) Rickaby Jr., of North organ lessons. She joined the “Once predeceased by her husband, Russell Rickaby Sr., 76, of Grosvenordale, Joseph (Tina) Rickaby in Awhile Band” which was later H. Neal Jr. in 2009 and a sister Nancy Marshall St., died of North Grosvenordale; three daugh- renamed “Barbara’s Band” and played Ann Dietrich in 2001. peacefully Friday, ters, Amanda (Rocky) Langlois of South many years for different occasions A celebration of Barbara’s life was Feb. 13, surrounded Carolina, Susan (Chucky) Mayo of including square dances. Barbara held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Ladd by his loving family Macon, Ga., Becky (Randy) Gerrish of enjoyed singing in churches, for wed- Funeral Home, 19 Ellington Ave., in Matulaitis Nursing Killingly; his sister, Eileen Rickaby of dings, and for birthdays. She was a Rockville, with a funeral ceremony in Home. He was the Pennsylvania; 22 grandchildren and 18 member of various choirs, choruses, the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, loving husband of Elaine Faye (Foux) great grandchildren. and sang in several musicals. Above donations may be made in Barbara’s Rickaby for 56 years. Born in Pittston, He is predeceased by his brother all else, was the love for her beautiful name to Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp, Pa., he was the son of the late John and Jack Rickaby; and his sister Emma Mae daughter, Barbara Ann. She was past 326 Taft Pond Rd., Pomfret Center, CT Lenora (Borer) Rickaby. Rickaby. president and currently keyboardist 06259. Mr. Rickaby worked as a welder for Relatives and friends are invited to for the Old Fiddlers Club of Rhode For online condolences, please visit the former Leslie & Elliot Company. visit with Robert’s family from 4 to 6 p.m. Island. She was also former Master www.carmonfuneralhome.com. He served as an Army Ranger in the on Friday, Feb. 20, in the Valade Funeral and Chaplain of the Killingly Grange, 101st Airborne Division during the Home, 23 Main St., North Grosvenordale, Korean conflict and was a member of with a Funeral Service beginning at 6 the American Legion Post 67. He enjoyed p.m. Burial will be private. Thomas F. Meagher, 80 fishing & playing pool. For memorial guestbook visit www. WEBSTER, Mass. He was born in Webster, a son of In addition to his wife, Robert is GilmanAndValade.com. — Thomas F. “Red” Thomas B. and Loretta B. (Barrett) Meagher, 80, died Meagher and was a lifelong resident. Thursday, Feb. 12, He was a graduate of Saint Louis High Joan T. Scraba, 81 at Lanessa Extended School Class of 1954. DAYVILLE/ N.Y., Mark (Liz) Scraba of Boulder, Care after an illness. Mr. Meagher owned and operated STUART, Fla. — Joan Colo., Christopher (Melissa) Scraba of He leaves his wife of the Tatnuck Square Shell Station in T. Scraba, 81, of Stuart, Chesapeake, Va., Sean (Tracey) Scraba 58 years, Leatrice M. Worcester retiring in 1982. He enjoyed Fla., and Alexander’s of Tolland; her brother, Robert (Phyllis) (Spahl) Meagher; four traveling, bus trips and smoking cigars Lake, died Sunday, Trudeau of Thompson, and Stuart, Fla.; daughters, Sharon L. poolside. He also enjoyed hosting large Feb. 8, in Martin and 10 grandchildren. Newkirk of Webster, Laurie J. and her annual fourth of July cookouts where the Memorial Hospital. Joan was predeceased by her son husband Peter Nowosadko of Dudley, drinks flowed and the food was endless She was the loving Stanley Thomas Scraba in 1985. LeeAnn and her husband Robert Celko featuring horseshoe and Bocce tourna- wife of the late B.G. A memorial service was held at St. of Fiskdale, Carolyn J. and her hus- ments. Stanley A. Scraba who Christopher’s Church in Hobe Sound, band Leon Parrott of Woodstock; nine The funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 17, died in 2013. Fla., on Feb. 12. Relatives and friends are grandchildren; two great grandchildren; from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Born in Putnam, she was the daughter invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at a brother Gerald and his wife Loretta Main St., with a Mass in Saint Louis of the late Daniel and Dorothy (Bone) 11 a.m. on Monday, June 29, at St. Mary’s Meagher of Southbridge; nephews and Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial was pri- Trudeau. Church, 218 Providence St. Putnam. nieces. vate. A calling period was held Tuesday, Joan worked as an insurance agent for In lieu of flowers, donations may be He was preceded in death by his grand- Feb. 17, in the funeral home. Archambault Insurance Associates and made to the Scraba Memorial Scholarship daughter, Klea R. Nowosadko, a brother, For more information, visit www.scan- Delaney Insurance. She was a communi- Fund c/o Citizens National Bank, 182 Donald T. Meagher and two sisters, Joan lonfs.net. cant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation Main St., Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Meagher and Kathleen Beaulac. and served on the Putnam Library Board. Funeral Home has been entrusted with Joan is survived by her loving chil- the arrangements. Cora L. Simmons, 61 dren, Susan (Mark) Johnston of Dayville, For memorial guestbook, visit www. DANIELSON — Cora L. Simmons, 61, William Burham. Paula Scraba of St. Bonaventure, GilmanAndValade.com. of Danielson died Saturday, Feb. 14, at Calling hours will be held on Friday, home surrounded by her family. Feb. 20, from 4-6 p.m. in Tillinghast She was born in Norwich on July 4, Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Howard Bove, 74 1953, daughter of the late Hazen and Danielson. Burial will be at a later date. Martha (Noble) Burnham. She was In lieu of flowers donations in her PUTNAM — Howard Bove, 74, of of Putnam. the wife of Donald F. Simmons. Cora memory may be made to Day Kimball Putnam, and Daytona, Fla., died unex- He leaves in addition to his wife, Ann worked at National Patent Medical Hospital Oncology Department, 320 pectedly Jan. 28, in San Antonio, Texas. of 47 years, his brothers Kenneth Bove from 1974 to 1997 and was currently Pomfret Street, Putnam, CT 06260. He was the husband of Ann of Westbury, N.Y., and Douglas Bove of employed for the last 10 years at Day To leave an online condolence please (Desaulniers) Bove. Massapequa, N.Y.; two nephews and a Kimball Hospital. visit tillinghastfh.com. He was born in Putnam, son of niece. Besides her husband she is survived Dominic and Helen Bove. He was a A graveside service will be in Munyan by her children, Melissa Simmons and graduate of Putnam High School “Class Cemetery, Putnam in the spring. The Joshua Simmons both of Danielson; of 1958.” Howard worked as an automo- Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 sisters, Carol Tew, Elaine Parris, Myra bile insurance adjuster for many years. Grove Street, Putnam is in charge of the Watson and Marsha Burham and broth- He enjoyed traveling most of his adult arrangements. LEGALS er Robert Burham. life. For more information, visit www. She was predeceased by her brother TOWN OF EASTFORD Howard had great love for the Town smithandwalkerfh.com. LEGAL NOTICE The Collective Bargaining Agreement between The Eastford Board of We are here to serve you in your Education and The Eastford Teachers time of need Association for the dates July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018 has been filed with the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home Smith and Walker Funeral Home Town Clerk and is available for public 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT 06239 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT 06260 review at the Town Office Building, 16 860-774-9403 860-928-2442 Westford Road, during regular office www.gagnonandcostellofh.com www.smithandwalkerfh.com hours. Dated at Eastford, CT This 10th day of February, 2015 Melissa M. Vincent Division of Smith and Walker, Inc. Town Clerk Steven W. Farner, Owner ~ Funeral Director Feb. 20, 2015 B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers Church Directory EASTFORD Academy — K-8 Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall Evangelical Covenant Congregational Church Living Faith United on Route 131, south of inter- Church COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT of Eastford Methodist Church section with Route 197) 24 Child Hill Road 8 Church Road, P.O. Box 53 Grove St. 933-8947 Woodstock 860-928-0486 177 928-9705 [email protected] (860) 974-0294 Pastor: Barbara www.tristatebaptist.org Worship Hours: “Shining a light on community events” Pastor Mike Moran Kszystyniak. Pastor R. Berard Classic Service-8:30am [email protected] Sunday school ages 3-adult Sunday School for all ages: Sunday School-9:45am Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am 10 a.m. Contemporary Service- February 22, 11am to 1pm 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Service: 11:00am Church begins at 10:45 11 a.m. POTATO PANCAKE FESTIVAL Sunday School 10:30 a.m. (10:00 in summer) Sunday Evening Service: AWANA and Jr. High Prayer Meetings 6 p.m. Breakaway-Wednesday Moriah Lodge #15, 220 Providence Rd., Brooklyn. 7:00 p.m. Tuesday; 6:00 a.m. St. Mary, Church of the Wednesday Evening Evenings-6:30-8:00pm Wednesday Visitation Service: 7 p.m. Sunday Night Live (Sr. Public welcome-eat in or take out. 218 Providence St. Wednesday Night Worship High)-Sunday evenings- Only $10.00 per person. 928-6535 Bible Fellowship Church 6:30 p.m. Rev. David P. Choquette 400 Quinebaug Rd 6:00-8:00pm Celebrate Recovery 7:00 Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., P.O. Box 619 Various small group offer- February 21, 8:30am-3pm Conversational Spanish for 6-10 year February 21, 5:30pm-7pm p.m. Thursday Sunday 9:00 a.m. Quinebaug, CT 06262 ings(check website) Pioneer Club (Oct - May) 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 Leon Engman: Teaching/ The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is olds, from 11:30-12:30pm February Creation Church will be hosting a St. Philip’s Episcopal 6:30 p.m. Friday [email protected] Preaching offering a Camper Game Day on for 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, Grace Based Parenting seminar at 47 Church www.bfc.org 63 Grove St., Putnam; Dave Magee: Youth/ Eastford Baptist Church Pastor Dennis Spinney children ages 6-12. Games, food and 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16 at 25 Westcott W. Thompson Road in Thompson. Sunday Services 9am with Sunday services: 9 a.m., Outreach 133 Union Road Rev. Gary Stumi fun for the kids, lunch/snacks included! Rd, Danielson. This free class will be This thoughtful, profound and 974-1414 Bible School for all ages; 10 For more information visit Coffee hour follows the a.m., Worship Service our website: www.wood- Admission is $15/child. At the interactive with educational games. To compassionate study presents a truly Sunday School: 9 a.m. All service. ages. Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen stockcovenant.org Brooklyn Extension Service facility register call 860-779-5383. liberating way to nurture a healthy Service: 10:30 a.m. Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., Putnam Baptist Church Children’s Bible Club/ at 139 Wolf Den Rd in Brooklyn. family, creating a sound foundation for Wednesday: Mid-week 170 Church St. Faith Bible Evangelical March 4, 6pm prayer services, 7 p.m., Adult Bible Study and Pre-registration requested. Call 860- raising morally strong and spiritually 928-3678 Prayer Free prayer meeting for adults, Rev. Gil Bourquin 587 Route 171 Kindred Spirits — ladies Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen 974-1122 or Email: wt4hcampdir@ Free Pet Loss Support Group, at motivated children. Cost is $10 per Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Youth Group 974-2528 earthlink.net. NECCOG Animal Services, 125 person. only, Olympians, Grades Russian language service, 5 Sunday Services are at one to six, Word of Life p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 10:30 a.m. Teen Club, junior and Acts II Ministries Putnam Pike, Dayville. We offer 6 p.m. Friday; Bible study, 7 P.O. Box 224 Pastor Mitch Santelli February 21, 4:30pm February 27, 7pm-9:15pm and senior high school, child p.m. Thursday; Guitar les- Various small group support and resources to help with care provided. 1366 Riverside Drive A National Wild Turkey Federation February 28, 9am-3pm sons, 2 p.m. Saturday; ESL, Thompson, CT 06277 offerings and ministries at the loss of a pet. No fee/reservations www.freebibleevangelica- Banquet in the Knights of Columbus Creation Church will be hosting The by appointment. 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433- required. Attend as often as you like POMFRET 9901) freechurch.yolasite.com Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Art of Marriage for couples at 47 Hope Community Most Holy Trinity www.actsII.org throughout grief process. Church Service: 10 a.m. Sunday First Congregational Grosvenordale. Stuffed chicken W. Thompson Road in Thompson. Roman Catholic Church 25 Kennedy Drive Church, United Church breast and steak tips dinner, raffles, March 6, noon-8pm Through this study, couples will 568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830 928-2794 HighPointe Church of Christ, an Open & Affirming Church 543 auctions. Tickets $20. To purchase call Knights of Columbus Council 2087 discover God’s design for marriage Mass schedule Sunday, 7:30 Pastor: Gregg McKechnie 1208 Thompson Road a.m., and 11 a.m. Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. Thompson, CT 06277 Rt 169, Woodstock 860 928 Hunter at 860-753-2687 or visit www. will hold a Lenten Fish Fry in the in theory, technique and application. Other: Wednesday Family 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org 7405 firstchurchwoodstock. Rev. David Choquette. org powderhook.com. Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, The cost is just $20 per couple. Lunch Night, 7 p.m.; Friday Youth www.goto24seven.com Christ Church of Night: prayer 6 p.m., Sunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 Sunday Services:10 a.m. North Grosvenordale. Fish and chips; provided on Saturday. For information Pomfret Youth Service 7 p.m. a.m., 6 p.m. Children attend the first February 24, 10am-1pm 15 minutes then go to fried clams; baked haddock; fried 527 Pomfret St. • 928-7026 (860) 923-9979. Congregation B’nai Emmanuel Lutheran Rotational Workshop Learn How to Use LinkedIn to Find Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. classes. scallops; combo platters. 860-923- Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory Shalom Church a New Job – Learn how to create/ March 6, 125 Church Street, Putnam 83 Main St. Pastor: The Rev. Jocelyn 2967 or [email protected]. School Chapel) Gardner Spencer build a profile, add connections, join AARP Driver Safety is offering its Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; North Grosvenordale Saturdays: 9 a.m. PO Box 221 March 8, 1-5pm Wednesday North Woodstock groups, search for jobs and more. Free Smart Driver Course. The fee is $15 Rector David M. Carter Hebrew school meets (860) 928-7038 St. Urhos Day, Finnish Hall, Sunday mornings Pastor Charles F. Seivard Congregational 3-hour “Professional Networking for AARP members and $20 for non- 1227 Route 169 Canterbury. Snow date March 15. Abington Hebrew School Director: Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Online” Workshop at the American Job members. To register, call 860-774- Congregational Church Sharon Coleman, 401-647- www.nw-cc.us 860.963.2170 Center, 95 Westcott Rd., Danielson. For Corned beef/cabbage, regular & veggie 1243. Route 97 • 974-1476 5323 Quinebaug 7th Day President: Jordan Stern: Adventist Church Sunday worship: 10AM info and to register, call 860-412-7000. lasagna and more. Bring your favorite Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Wednesday Bible study: March 7, 7:30pm Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman (860) 315-5181 768 Quinebaug Road Route beverage. Music and kids crafts. 131 (860) 935-5412. 7PM February 24, 7pm Seat of our Pants “SOOP” at Jehovah Witnesses Rev. Michael Nault Adults $25, Children under 12 $5. First Congregational Pastor John K. Amoah NAMI meeting dedicated to Community Center, 178 Main Church of Pomfret 81 Thurber Road home # (508) 854-1432 or 928-4442 [email protected] South Woodstock Baptist Tickets on sale Feb. 1, limited seating! Clark Chapel - Pomfret Church improving the lives of those affected St., Hampton. Admission $15, School, Pomfret Center Sabbath School starts 860-974-2760 [email protected], THOMPSON at 9:30 am and worship 23 Roseland Park Road by mental illness such as depression, accompanied children free. An (860) 928-7381 www.southwoodstockbap- www.fahs-ct.org [email protected] service is at 11:00 am. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD, acoustic contemporary folk band from Creation Church tist.org Rev. Thomas Crumb. (860) 928-9341 panic disorder, PTSD, and personality March 13, noon-8pm Marlborough, CT, Seating is cabaret Adult Sunday School class 47 West Thompson Road, North Grosvenordale Thompson, CT • 860-923- United Methodist Church Sunday Worship Service: begins at 9:15 a.m. 9 AM disorder. Hosted by Bill and Terri Knights of Columbus Council 2087 style - bring some friends, a picnic Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 0455 954 Riverside Drive Services 10 a.m. 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 No Sunday School Pearsall. At First Congregational will hold a Lenten Fish Fry in the and favorite beverages, and enjoy the Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Bob Beckwith 10:30 a.m. Training Depot, Children’s Pastor: David Baird Church of Woodstock, 543 Rt. 169, Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, music. Snow date: March 8, 4:30pm. Ministry, nursery-6th grade Services: 9 a.m. Northeast House Church Woodstock (in library). North Grosvenordale. Fish and chips; PUTNAM 11 a.m., Sundays Check website www.hamptonct.org. Thompson Location: From house to house fried clams; baked haddock ; fried The Congregational St. Joseph Church Congregational Church February 27, noon-8pm March 8, 1pm-5pm 18 Main St., North 347 Thompson Road Time: 1 p.m. scallops; combo platters. 860-923- Church of Putnam Contact: Matthew Durning, Knights of Columbus Council 2087 St. Urho’s Day, (snow date March 15), 175 Main Street, Putnam Grosvenordale 860-923-2431 2967 [email protected]. (860) 923-2361 Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook 928-7658 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry, noon to (860) 928-4405 The church has the Lord’s Finnish Hall, Canterbury. Corned beef/ Web site: www.putnam- stjosephng.weconnect.com Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; March 20, noon-8pm Administrator Rev. P. Children’s Sunday School, Supper as a full meal every 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, in the Knights cabbage, regular/veggie lasagna. Bring cong.com Sunday, followed by an Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Gregorz Jednaki 10 a.m., Sunday Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Knights of Columbus Council 2087 your favorite beverage. Music/ Kids’ Pastor: Very Rev. Charles open interactive partic- Pastor ipatory meeting (closely Grosvenordale. Fish and chips ; fried will hold a Lenten Fish Fry in the Crafts. Adults - $25, Youth 12 and Sunday worship: 10:00 a.m. R. LeBlanc WOODSTOCK Masses: Saturday 4 pm., following Acts 20:7 and Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. 1Cor.14 26-39) clams; baked haddock; fried scallops; under $5. Tickets on sale February 13- (starts Sept. 14, registration Sunday 11 a.m., Church of the Good North Grosvenordale. Fish and chips; Monday 5 p.m., Wednesday Shepherd For more information, combo platters. 860-923-2967 28. 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A/C Units VACUUM SYSTEM Internet access, Paper work $90 OBO 508-789-0864 TV’s Bought $1399 BOSCH B7000 Four inch memory foam topper with carpet cleaning ONE 2HP SEARS AIR File Cabinets and linens included attachment. asking $850.00 Call 5pm-8:30pm CORNER SANDER ELECTRIC Book Cases COMPRESSOR 220 like new Six months old. 508-867-6546 w/pads And much more! $100.00 POWER CHAIR $700 $600 firm. $40.OO MODEL JET 3 ULTRA Call 508-451-8525 Wii Call 508-987-3677 ONE SUNBEAM GAS ARCHERY, from Scooter Store 860-779-0570 HOUSEHOLD, w/Balance Board GRILL HUNTING BLACK&DECKER Excellent Condition ANTIQUES Controllers, Games LUMBER $50.00 VARIABLE SPEEED Home owner’s manual FOUR COOPER Bought $500 EQUIPMENT Paid $6,000.00 & Rough Pine - Dry JIG SAW SNOW TIRES Asking $250.00 AND Asking $4,700.00 COLLECTABLES 5% moisture - Sizes up to ONE BARBECUE GRILL (Used only 5500 Miles) 2”x18”x10’ Furniture quality $18.00 Will negotiate Webster PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES 195/65r/15 $2.00 board foot or B.O. Call for details $50.00 Please call Nancy at: Weekends only by Appointment 860-928-1818 In Excellent Condition 860-923-9375 or call Call Liz 508-476-7867 Call 508-764-6908 508-461-9626 860-614-8572 860-779-6089 774-200-9417 Leave message 1-413-244-9510 B10 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 20, 2015

505 APARTMENTS FOR RENT We Need A SPENCER Two bedroom townhouse 1.5 Bath Gas heat Electric Apliances Hookups SUPERSTAR!SUPERSTAR! no pets $500 security First-Last Stonebridge Press and Villager Newspapers, publishers of daily $765month and weekly community newspapers in south central Massachusetts call 508-886-4312 and northeast Connecticut, needs a motivated, enthusiastic, energetic WEBSTER Inside Sales Rep! One Bedroom Second Floor Our dream candidate lives in or is familiar with the town of Very Quiet W/D Hookup Southbridge and its surrounding area; loves newspapers and will put No Pets No Smoking References heart and soul into the job. First and Last $600/month What does it pay? Our Inside Sales Reps earn a base salary plus 508-826-8505 commission. We’ll discuss particulars if you make it past the first WEBSTER round. We also throw in personal time, paid holidays and 401(k). Smaller, Modern 2 bedroom 4 room Not sure you’re qualified? Take your best shot! Send us your apartment well maintaned resume and – pay attention – a GREAT cover letter and email nice area includes stove, fridge it to [email protected]. All resumes are held in the dishwasher W/D hookup strictest confidence; (i.e. we won’t tell anyone you’re looking!) and we proof of income required $725/month + utilities will contact the best applicants for an introductory phone interview 284 LOST & FOUND 298 WANTED TO BUY 400 SERVICES Call within the next few weeks. Be sure to include a phone number at PETS WANTED TO BUY 508-769-2500 which you can reliably be reached during DAYTIME HOURS. Did you find BY COLLECTOR 402 GENERAL SERVICES 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Old comic books your pet? 1940s and up Call The SPENCER RANCH Or find a home Beatles memorabilia STYLE HOME 205 BOATS 1960s and up Junk Man 010 FOR SALE for one? for rent prime location. Toyota Scion Used College Graduates Welcome Famous monster Snow Plowing 3 bedrooms, H o n e s t E x c e l l e n t R e p u t a t i o n S a l a r y C o m m i s s i o n B o n u s e s 14’ STARCRAFT magazines, Godzilla, 1 bath, President Award Dealership Car Allowance 401K Frankenstein and Roofs Shoveled 1 car garage, WOODSTOVE Team Atmosphere Management Opportunity $55,000 ALUMINUM BOAT monster items, Trees Cut washer/dryer included. Yotul #8 Newly renovated. Expectation the First Year Experience NOT a Must, We Will Train. with 5HP Mercury Old toys and Brush/Limbs We are searching for the right female OR male to join our team. Very warm and bright. Mint condition gas motor (2011) advertising items Removed If you are energetic, honest, drug-free, and desire a lucrative $500.00 only 10 hrs use No pets. long term career... Trailer included - FREE METAL PICK-UP $1375.00/Month See Shane Bacigalupo at Tri-State Toyota Scion Call: 860-779-2469 508-347-3145 plus seats & vests Appliances, first+last-security [email protected] call Asking LET US KNOW!!! Furniture, TV’s. $1,800.00 Construction 508-397-9703 Please call us so that we WAR Weathertech Materials. for showing. 508-867-2551 can take your ad RELICS Cellars/Attics Cleaned. Floor Mats out of the paper... Small Building 546 CEMETERY LOTS Gray, Front and Rear Fits 16 FT. FIBERGLASS & WAR Jeep Liberty 2008-2012 Town-To-Town Demolition, CEMETERY LOTS 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE SAILBOAT SOUVENIRS Like New Classifieds Residential Moves. AVAILABLE with mainsail, jib and trailer Furnaces Removed SNAPPER TRUCK TOOL BOX $100.00/OBO with new tires 508-909-4111 WANTED Pine Grove Cemetery Half Ton $450.00 WWII & EARLIER Spencer, MA ROTO-TILLER $80.00 Dave Single lot $1000 774-230-0753 LOST CALICO CATS CA$H WAITING! IR5003, Used Twice 508-347-3145 LOST ON 12/30/14 Double $2000 Best Offer Helmets, Swords, 508-867-2564 HEAVY DUTY Indoors Cats Daggers, Bayonets, 413-262-5082 ENGINE STAND 17’ QUEST Last seen on Morris St in Call Mike TRAC VAC Southbridge Medals, Badges, Flags, $80.00 100 GENERAL PONTOON 774-200-6164 Model 385-IC/385LH Tan Coloring with light brown Uniforms, etc. URNITURE 50 HP Mercury four stroke 448 F or Used Once spots Over 30 Years Experience. OB, Bimini, Canvas Cover pinegrovecemetery Best Offer GOLF CLUBS AND QUEEN PILLOW TOP 107 MISC. FREE If seen please call Call David [email protected] and Trailer. MATTRESS SET BAG Excellent Condition. 508-764-1156 1-508-688-0847 $150.00 Cemetery Plots BEAR CAT $60.00 In the water in I’ll Come To YOU! FREE WOOD I have a NEW Queen VAC-N-CHIP PRO Woodstock, CT 286 LIVESTOCK Worcester County Memorial PALLETS $9750 Mattress w/Box Park 33 GALION still in the Valor II Section & VAC PRO You pick up 860-614-4525 BAGGED Models 72085, 72285, ALUMINUM GAS Monday thru Friday 300 HELP WANTED original plastic! Graves 1 & 2 SHAVINGS NAME BRAND 72295 TANK 8am-noon Used Twice Stonebridge Press 2004 ALUMINUM V14 $4.75 Each Call/text Valued at $7600 $75.00 ENERAL ELP Best Offer 25 Optical Drive TRACKER GUIDER BOAT Horse quality 310 G H 860-916-5040 Asking $4000 Southbridge 3.25 size WANTED MILLER HIGH AND TRAILER CALL 508-765-5763 (located behind with 25 Horse Yamaha motor Rock Valley Farm 508-885-6489 FREQUENCY BOX Southbridge Hotel & Great seating, live well, etc. West Brookfield MA HAMPTON 500 REAL ESTATE 508-885-4278 Conference Center) SNOW TRACKING 25’ tig Torch In excellent condition, 508-867-2508 INN very low hours on motor CEMETERY PLOTS TIRES and regulator STURBRIDGE 505 APARTMENTS FOR $600.00 109 MUSIC/ARTS $3200.00 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES Worcester County 185x65 R15 Call 508-885-2884 is now hiring for RENT Memorial Park $50.00 each 860-455-8762 FOR SALE: HINGES the following positions: Paxton, MA Lightly Used APARTMENT FOR Garden of Gospels USED ADULT POWER YAMAHA 461S BOAT FOR SALE Heavy duty 54” long Front Desk RENT 1 plot #150 Call CHAIR Acoustic/electric Guitar. 2009 Trophy stainless steel Attendant 2 grave sites piano hinges 1 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, 508-637-1401 Kit Includes an Amplifier, 18’ Walkaround gas heat, no pets. In very well $50.00 each Breakfast Microphone stand w/mic, Porta-potty, VHF kept quiet Victorian style home. Asking $2200 ADULT POTTY CHAIR Brand new Attendant TAKAMINE 12 Guitar stand and music stand. Fish finder and GPS Available 2/1. STRING Distortion/sound effects box Stereo with CD player 774-633-0832 First & last, 386-576-6663 WHEEL CHAIR and all cables included. 115 Merc Apply in person ELECTRIC/ $500.00 per month. $400.00 Caravan roller trailer 298 WANTED TO BUY hampton Inn Call: 508-943-3112. WORCESTER ACOUSTIC GUITAR 2 WALKERS Call Approximately 500 hours 328 Main St $18,000 COUNTY Very good condition w/hard 860-779-7766 GREAT Sturbridge MA 01566 APARTMENT Webster, MA MEMORIAL PARK shell case $325 4 FIRESTONE TIRES FLEA MARKET EOE IN Fender stratocaster mexican 508-943-1317 2 plots GUITAR Every Saturday and Sunday made blue/white excellent NEW TAKEOFFS NORTH Garden of Heritage 2 1970 GIBSON J50 year round 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL condition $350 or BO P24570R 16” vaults included Acoustic w/case Dealers, leave your stuff BROOKFIELD glass tank for reptiles 30”Hgt x NTIQUES present value $8300 260 A set-up in our secure facility ESTABLISHED Large 3 bedroom 12”width x19 1/2” depth $10 Asking Great condition Asking $4500/OBO Dealer days every apartment located 774-272-0821 $3500.00 $1800.00 o.b.o. DENTAL OFFICE Call 774-633-0832 ANTIQUES Wednesday and Friday, 12-6 on first floor IN SOUTHBRIDGE $950/Month 508-769-8107 Call Ever-changing array of cool, cool stuff Looking for a front First-Last or Local 508-832-3029 1800’s Federal Dresser MARCH 15Th 800-551-7767 office full time secretarial Off Street Parking w/ Mirror, Candle Holders & 508-764-2002 News VERMONT DONT MISS IT! dudleyflea.com position experience preferred 508-868-7184 Record Show + Musicians Glover Boxes $1000 with regular secretarial duties Worcester County CASTINGS RDV40 instrument Expo WANTED and computer knowledge. FOR RENT: at Dudley flea Market Hoosier w/flour & Bread Bins Dental knowledge a plus but not Memorial Park PROPANE STOVE Always Buying Go to www.levtron.com $150 required. Webster Double plot 25,000 - 36,000 BTU’s, direct Sell your records Old Toys Applications available 2 bedroom apartment $2300.00 vent, thermostat, fan, hearth 1950’s Kitchen Table Ground floor buy instruments -Pre 1980- at the ($4600.00 value) pad. very good condition. w/ Porcelain Top $150 Old Bicycles Neat and clean Will pay transfer fee Sell your instruments office or send resume to $550.00 or best offer. Buy Records -1880s-1970s- W/D Hookup 508-248-3303 914 main St Call Call Ron Large lot of Hobnail, Kitchen Also parts & Accessories Off street parking 508-826-6108 Ware, Tins & Advertisement Southbridge ma 01550 Excellent location WORCESTER 978-828-5389 & Literature FOUND HERE! Cash Paid 508-765-5985 Call County Memorial Park 508-867-9667 508-943-7436 SMALL UPRIGHT 1800-336-2453 Paxton, MA TOOL SHEDS 508-612-6192 Garden of Gospels WHITE LAQUER WANTED 400 SERVICES Near St. Matthew Made of Texture 1-11 265 FUEL/WOOD CASH PAID FOR OLD SOUTHBRIDGE Lot 73-C $775 PIANO Spaces 3 and 4 8x8 BARBIE 8’x6’ Blackboard 3 bedroom 5-6 room 8x10 $960 w/Bench Old School apartments available Asking $4000.00 11 years old Central Boiler E-Classic AND DAWN DOLLS 8x12 $1050 $500.00 all well maintained Current Value: Excellent condition 8x16 $1375 1400/2400 VINYL DOLLS varying areas $9200.00 Paid $3700 from the all included 508-885-4680 OUTDOOR WOOD Hearthstone Soap Stone www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Asking $1500 50s 60s 70s Delivered and Built On-Site W/D hookup WORCESTER COUNTY 508-637-1168 FURNACE also Wood Stove Stove and Fridge Other Sizes Available WESLO Cleaner & Greener clothing and extras $1900.00 proof of income required MEMORIAL PARK CALL 413-324-1117 TREADMILL EPA Qualified call starting $825/month + Utilities Paxton, MA 200 GEN. BUSINESS 25-Year Warranty 9am-9pm Oak Dining room Table Call Faith/Crypts TREES FOR SALE 20HP/100MPH Call Today 508-450-7330 2 Leaves/6 Chairs 508-769-2500 Lot 84C #1 Space Evergreen Trees, Colorado $70.00 508-882-0178 $725.00 $1500 Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, SOUTHBRIDGE 508-943-0671 BRINX SAFE 204 WATER EQUIPMENT CrystalRockFarm.com WANTED Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall 3 Room apartment All 10 trees for $85 18X12 INCHES $50.00 Old Mopeds, Scooters, 73” Mitsubishi WORCESTER COUNTY AIR HOCKEY TABLE 2000 SEADOO 720 Dirt Bikes Big-Screen TV 1 Bedroom Norway Spruce, 3.5’ FIREWOOD With heat, stove, fridge, W&D MEMORIAL PARK 61X33 INCHES $60.00 Any condition $1500.00 5/$99 with caravan trailer Cut, Split & Delivered Private porch. Two grave plots: Looking for projects Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall FOOSBALL TABLE Red & white Green & Seasoned No Smoking No pets Valor I (#291, Unit A, Cash paid 5/$99 55X30 INCHES $60.00 Very fast and fun! 3-Piece Oak Section 8 Ok graves 1 and 2) Call Travis Excellent privacy CALL Wood Lots Wanted Bedroom Set $795/month Current value $8200.00 border/ornamental (508) 885-4212 $1500 Leave message $750.00 References Offered: $5,850.00

PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE Call 508-278-5762 Call for details 860-928-1818 Call 774-244-6781 Call Paul 774-242-9227 Call 508-499-7957 evenings 508-234-8297 508-769-2351 (We also sell) 774-545-6161 508-764-7494 [email protected]

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550 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE Mobile Home 55+ Leesburg, FLA Near the Villages Updated Move in ready 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath on Lake Griffin 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 750 CAMPERS/ 760 VANS/TRUCKS View @ 700 AUTOMOTIVE www.lakesideterrace.net/ 1999 BMW FOR SALE: VEHICLES TRAILERS 2005 TOYOTA 47wintergreen.html 1993 FORD F450 R1100R 2007 2 SNOWMOBILES COACH CLIPPER $21,900 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Caterpillar Service truck TACOMA 352-787-1949 450 Dually 21,800 mi, HARLEY DAVID- AND A TRAILER CAMPING Regular cab 4x2 4 Tires w/Rims 7.3 International diesel Excellent condition, Auto 2009 midsize Ford 5 Speed transmission with hard bags, Blue SON SUPER GLIDE FOR SALE TRAILER-2003 Remote starter 125/55R16 Service body $3500 7500 Mi. Black. With awing 89500 Miles Local Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern 201,000 miles Excellent Condition, Fridge, stove, sink, toilet 508-735-2436 1997 Polaris 500 EFI Excellent Condition $450.00 International 2050 clean with many extras. In excellent condition Photos on craigslist $1500 Rotating Crane $8500. Bunks stain-free $7900 Heroes $3600 or BO 508-943-1740 $2650 Please call Bert Call www. 2002 Polaris 700 508-779-0194 860-315-7609 860-963-7458 720 CLASSICS Classic Call (860)774-3365 or Connecticuts Harley Davidson Need to Place $2500 (860)428-7097 a Classified Ad? 1934 MERCEDES 2003 JEEP 4X4 QuietCorner. Fat Boy Call 800-536-5836 500k, Heritage Replica, LAKESIDE RV LIBERTY LIMITED 2001 Carberated 70K 2012 Mission Double Red, Tan Int., com $8500.00 Trailer RESORT Rebuilt ‘79 Camaro Only 81k mi. Cond Vg/ Excel $3500 Own RV lot for less than renting 3/4 TON CHEVY AC, 1000 miles since built, Asking $7125 or best offer 2000 HARLEY Developers final phase Always inside Call SILVERADO DAVIDSON Tornado Call All lots 50% off MUST SEE! 860-966-6042 4-wheel drive, 1986 774-696-0219 Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool $19,750 Heritage Softail Catamaran Activity Center Selling for parts 20,000 miles 20’ Great Shape After 5 860-774-5802 2004 CORVETTE Excellent Condition $3650.00 508-867-6706 $600 Firm 1 Owner 508-989-8165 860-774-1932 CONVERTIBLE MOTOR HOME 4 SALE Call Mike $8900 www.Connecticuts [email protected] Blue and saddle 774-545-6161 508-832-2566 508-341-6127 38’ 1998 Dutchstar QuietCorner.com 26,281 miles on it Please leave message 1963 300 Cummins Diesel New tires and brakes 2004 YAMAHA Local Spartan Chassis CHEVROLET Asking $32,000 83,000 Miles 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOUND HERE! BISCAYNE SILVERADO 1100 Call or text Paul at News Lots of Options 760 VANS/TRUCKS 6 FOOT BUSH HOG MUST SEE! 774-641-4050 Black and root beer brown 508-335-3948 Lots of chrome, 1992 GMC with extra blades ACATION ENTALS Small 575 V R windshield, saddle bags, clutch High Performance AMPERS Diesel Truck luggage rack 750 C / Stump Jumper CAPE COD TIME V8 2005 A good looking bike! TRAILERS UPS Truck-Style, Laminated Gauge wheel Automatic Overdrive SHARE FOR SALE FORD TAURUS 1 owner, 8K miles Aluminum Grumman Body, $600.00 $18,000/OBO Edgewater Beach Resort 4-door, Air Condition, Always garaged CAMPER/ Shelves. Rebuilt OBO 95 Chase Avenue 508-949-0771 Light Bronze color $4,000.00 TRAVEL TRAILER Transmission/Motor, Dennisport, MA 02639 133,000 miles 860-779-0695 2010 R-Pod New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steer- CUB CADET REAR 1986 EL CAMINO ing Box. Dual Wheels, On the water Good condition 1 slide out, sleeps 4, queen 110,000 Miles FOUND HERE! 11’ Area Behind Seats TINE ROTO TILLER Studio (Unit 706) $2,200 2008 KAWASKI bed, convection micro, 3-way 4.3 V6 Automatic 4 Speed, Excellent Condition Honda motor used once Fixed week 33 (August) fridge, 2-burner stove, AC, heat, Complete Tune up, New Tires, 508-779-0194 VULCAN 500 14,100GVWR Like new Deeded rights KAWASKI TV, DVD, wet bath Reconditioned Wheels, MOTORCYCLE $450.00 VULCAN 750 Excellent condition OBO You’ll own it for a lifetime Garaged, No Rust, 2006 MERCURY 3200 mi., Black Call 5pm-8:30pm V-Twin Liquid cooled shaft $13,999.00 & can be passed down to All Receipts Like New 508-867-6546 MOUNTAINEER drive 3000 senior adult miles R-Dome, $400.00 Call your children and grand $7500 or best offer, Asking $2400/OBO excellent condition 413-544-1168 860-774-6539 children. Will entertain any Trades Considered 82,000 miles, one owner, 508-867-8374 $3250/OBO reasonable offer. 860-774-1891 All-wheel Drive, V6, seats 7 Good Condition BRAND NEW 860-774-6539

725 AUTOMOBILES $8,000 Like New-Under 508-347-3145 Ph: 508-949-2270 150cc Scooter 1977 GMC 2500 4 stroke, single cylinder, 2,300 miles Spring around the corner RV in Co-op Park Custom built twin piston flat 11HP, 6000rpm, be ready-to-ride with bed dump 2008 HONDA CIVIC EX Electric/Key Ignition, $26,900 this fantastic Four way fisher plow Black, 117k miles Automatic, 71x96x46, Woodstock, CT Excellent running 4-door sedan Front disk, Rear drum 2006 Suzuki Many New parts 5-speed manual FWD brake, Max 65mph, Boulevard VL800K Needs minor body work 4-cyl 1.6 gal. 350lb, Like new Saddle bags-Visor $2100 BRAND NEW TIRES School bus yellow Buy Now for fantastic start and REPLACED A/C $1,200.00 to spring Porta Potty Moon roof and alloy wheels (508)341-9282 $4900.00 Construction site type EXCELLENT CONDITION 774-329-9160 Excellent condition $10,495 DAVES WANTED Seasonal campsite $275 508-887-0468 MOTOCYCLE Meadowside of Woodstock, Kawasaki Own your own lot. Call TRANSPORTING Motorcycles Trailer with add-ons which 508-341-6347 720 FOREIGN AUTO space is limited 1969-76 contain large family room, two service to Daytona, Sturgis and bedrooms, dining room, 1988 FORD (3 & 4 cylinder prefered) Major events Any Condition screened porch, vinyl siding, MUSTANG LX 1984 VW RDX we will get you where you want large shed, outdoor fire pit, to ride Conv. Black Ext. Black Top Convertible CAll JOE mostly furnished. Licensed and insured Park ammenities: Gray Int, V8 4-speed standard transmission (978)760-5042 call David for pricing large swimming pool, rec hall. 5 Speed 183,000 miles or (508)481-3397 $4500/OBO $595.00 today pavilion, mini golf, bocci, PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE Call for details 860-928-1818 horseshoes, fish pond, Call needs minor work 508-320-3273 playground-low yearly 774-272-5891 508-779-0194 Charlton MA maintenance fees.

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772-233-1555 THINK SUMMER! CLASSIFIEDS HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US [email protected] Your Ad Will Appear 1-800-536-5836 In All Four Villager Newspapers RATES: and our website for one low price. RUN UNTIL SOLD • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses$ PUTNAM VILLAGER • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) South Dennis, 22 HOMPSON ILLAGER off Rte. 134: T V Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, 1 Week $1600 2 twins) 1 bath home with “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) WOODSTOCK VILLAGER full kitchen & microwave, • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks $2400 washer/dryer, screened in porch w/ picnic table, grill, • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. 4 Weeks $4000 KILLINGLY VILLAGER cable TV. Outdoor shower. On dead-end street. Near shopping, theater, All Classified Ads MUST be prepaid. restaurants, bike trail, ﬁshing, playground, To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: 10 minutes from bay and ocean side beaches. You can include a Check or Credit Card Number Below Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) Now Booking for ______

Summer of 2015 ______Off season rates available ______Call Janet ______at 508-865-1583 after 6 pm, or email Name: ______June at [email protected] Address: ______for more information. ______WELLS, MAINE Town: ______Village By the Sea Zip:______Phone: ______2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Email (Optional) ______Pool complex, o Charge it to my credit card. Circle one: w/jacuzzi, exercise room, Mail or Fax to: outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, # A/C, cable. P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 V-Code from back of signature panel Summer weeks available, (Fax 508-765-0233) Expiration Date Name on the credit card month year $90.00 off season daily rate Or email your ad to us at: Zip Code for [email protected] CALL FOR DAILY RATES or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 V Code 3 digits on back of card ______Amex Code 4 digits on front of card ______(508)429-7568

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*On select vehicles for qualified buyers with approved credit. †Trade value calculation based on 12K mi/yr. Excessive wear, tear, & mileage may affect Current Vehicle Value. A physical inspection of your vehicle is required and will affect actual value. See dealer for details. ** All leases are 24 months,12,000 miles per year, $2,999 down, security deposit plus tax, title, registration and $298 doc fee additional. $650 acquisition fee is included. Leases require approved credit. ***On select vehicles. Includes all available savings and incentives. See dealer for details. Offer expires 2/28/15. @2015 B14 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 20, 2015