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“Marathon-of-One” raises more than $8,100 for Community Kitchens

Photo Courtesy Seana Weaver (right front) with family and friends and Community Kitchen volunteers at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock as she begins her marathon fundraiser throughout Woodstock. WOODSTOCK — What do you do raised more than $8,100 in dona- er and donating the proceeds to Massachusetts. when the Coronavirus pandemic tions for Community Kitchens of Community Kitchens. She raised “I organized the fundraiser and shuts down the marathon you had Northeastern Connecticut. $1,200 that first year. For this year’s ran the marathon because I strongly been training for? You plot a mara- This was Weaver’s second mar- fundraiser, she set a goal of $5,000— believe that healthy food should be thon route through your home town athon fundraiser for Community which she shattered. accessible to everyone,” she said. as a fundraiser to help alleviate food Kitchens. In March 2020, she was Weaver knows about hunger. She “It’s easy to forget in a rural town insecurity. training to run a marathon in Rhode is the Agency Relations Manager like Woodstock that poverty and That’s what Seana Weaver did. Island when it got canceled because at the Worcester County Food hunger exist. But they do, and it’s On Saturday, April 24, Weaver of the pandemic. She came up with Bank. She works directly with soup up to the community to take care ran a 26.2-mile solo marathon along the idea of running an alternative kitchens and meal programs and the backroads of Woodstock and “marathon-of-one” as a fundrais- food pantries throughout Central Turn To WEAVER, page A12 Thompson Day Kimball partners with Interfaith Human budget goes Services of Putnam to address food insecurity PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) is pleased to announce a part- to voters nership between its hospital-based food pantry, Caitlyn’s Cupboard, and BY JASON BLEAU Interfaith Human Services of Putnam’s CONTRIBUTING WRITER (IHSP) Food Pantry, Daily Bread. THOMPSON – The town of Caitlyn’s Cupboard was established Thompson held its annual town meet- in late March 2020 to address malnutri- ing on Monday, May 3, with a less than tion and food insecurity among patients 15-minute gathering approving all treated in Day Kimball Hospital’s Rose items up for discussion on the agenda. Bove LaRose Cancer Center through A small group of around 45 resi- the provision of no-cost shelf-stable dents were on hand for the meeting food and nutritional education. Nearly which was held in-person only and 135 DKH Cancer Center patients have - not broadcast live via Zoom as with accessed the food pantry since its open ing. past meetings. The primary focus was Each patient served receives a three- on the town’s proposed budgets with a day supply of non-perishable food for combined $27.2 million spending plan each member of the family, includ- put forward for the 2022 Fiscal Year. ing staple items and healthy snacks. The budget represents a .72 mill rate Caitlyn’s Cupboard also provides increase and a 1.92 percent overall patients with nutritional information, expenditure increase over the current healthy recipes, and a comprehensive year. Voters did not act on the budgets list of local food assistance programs Photo Courtesy as selectmen removed the item for and other community resources. Day Kimball Healthcare’s hospital-based food pantry, Caitlyn’s Cupboard, partners submission to the voters to vote upon Through a new partnership with with Interfaith Human Services of Putnam’s Food Pantry, Daily Bread. (Pictured l to r :) Karen a paper ballot. That vote will take Osbrey, president, IHSP; Kristen Willis, director of development, Day Kimball Healthcare; Ann Kathi Peterson, program coordinator, IHSP; Caitlyn Sward, registered dietitian nutritionist, Turn To BUDGET, page A5 Turn To DKH, page A11 Day Kimball Healthcare; Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer, Day Kimball Healthcare. Killingly considering town-wide camera system

BY JASON BLEAU tion from our law enforcement division for some of the investigations,” Calorio supported the proposal without major CONTRIBUTING WRITER – we’re really looking at more town said. debate, especially Chairperson Amy KILLINGLY – Killingly’s Public wide utilization of a more integrated Calorio said the idea is very much Shatney, who has been a victim of crime Safety Committee is exploring the pos- camera system. We have cameras on in the conceptual stage. She couldn’t in the town. sibility of adding an integrated camera and in all of our buildings, but we also provide a price estimate and she noted “I am totally, a hundred percent for system to the town to help local law have cameras in our parks. They’re not that the extent of the system and where this, just because we all know that the enforcement better respond to criminal integrated, meaning any law enforce- cameras would be installed is still being crime is out there and we definitely activity. ment cannot show up to the scene and worked out. However, one major area need to get a handle on it because it’s Town Manager Mary Calorio dis- be able to pull up that camera system to of focus would likely be Owen Bell happening in my driveway as well as cussed the concept with the committee be able to respond to what’s occurring Park, where vandalism has been and the rest of the town,” she said. on April 28, where she initially dis- or be forwarded of what’s occurring. increasingly common issue and Main Committee member Scott Clifford cussed adding cameras to Main Street While we have some retrieval capabil- Street where security and an increased called the idea “something that would but acknowledged the plan is much ities with our system and they do use police presence has been a longstanding benefit not only the downtown area, but broader and inspired by input from those they are not as comprehensive as desire of locals. the entire town,” while member Chad local officers. what we would want them or what law The concept was welcomed openly “This actually was a recommenda- enforcement would need to have them by members of the committee who all Turn To CAMERA, page A4 A2 • Friday, May 7, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS News clips from the past

Connecticut in 1969, it was the custom so decided to refresh my memory. I male achievements, she started a mas- for a number of businesses to be closed thought I’d share. sive letter writing campaign to news- one afternoon a week; I think perhaps “The origins of Mother’s Day papers and prominent politicians… KILLINGLY Wednesday. In May 1921, “Clerks in as celebrated in the United States date Her persistence paid off in 1914 when AT Danielson’s stores are beginning to talk back to the 19th century. In the years President Woodrow Wilson signed a 300 of the half holiday period of the year before the Civil War, Ann Reeves Jarvis measure officially establishing the sec- that is expected to begin within a few of West Virginia helped start ‘Mothers’ ond Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.” weeks, giving Thursday afternoons off Day Work Clubs’ to teach local women It was not long before the holiday MARGARET during July and August.” Perhaps this how to properly care for their children. became commercialized with promo- WEAVER was the forerunner of more recent half These clubs later became a unifying tions of flowers, cards, and candies. days. (Ibid, p. 6). force in the region of the country still Jarvis was so dismayed that “by the I hadn’t found as many May articles divided over the Civil War. In 1868 time of her death in 1948 (she) had I thought it was time for more clips as I had hoped so removed the Norwich Jarvis organized ‘Mothers’ Friendship disowned the holiday, and even active- from the past, so found a few articles Bulletin from my search request on Day,’ at which mothers gathered with ly lobbied the government to have it of interest on newspapers.com. The newspapers. com. I wasn’t expecting a former Union and Confederate soldiers removed from the American calendar.” Wednesday, May 18, 1921 Norwich mention of someone local in a Florida to promote reconciliation. (www.history.com. Go to the website to Bulletin wrote of an upcoming oppor- newspaper. “George E. Cook will “Another precursor to Mother’s Day read more). tunity for baseball lovers. “Danielson leave today for his home in Danielson, came from the abolitionist and suffrag- We owe our lives to our mothers. If baseball fans are to have an oppor- CT, after spending the winter in the ette Julia Ward Howe. In 1870 Howe your mother is living, give her a call tunity in June to witness a baseball city.” A “snow bird”. (The Tampa wrote the ‘Mother’s Day Proclamation’, and do something special for her. If she game between McDermott’s Braves of Tribune,Tampa, Florida, Wednesday, a call to action that asked mothers to is deceased, do something in her memo- Putnam and the Pere Marquette K. of C. May 1, 1918, p. 12; newspapers. com). I unite in promoting world peace. In 1873 ry. Either way, give thanks for the care team of Greater Boston, of which ‘Babe will have to be more open-minded in Howe campaigned for a ‘Mother’s Peace and sacrifices she has made for you. Ruth’, the famous home run king is a my future searches. Who knows what Day’ to be celebrated every June 2… The mail and answering machine member, at Wildwood Park. The visit- tidbits I might find. “The official Mother’s Day holiday are being checked on a regular basis ing team will be made up of ex-leaguers I love this time of year when the (in the United States) arose in the although the Killingly Historical and who have entertained fans from coast to daffodils and tulips are still blooming; 1900’s as a result of the efforts of Anna Genealogical Center is closed to the pub- coast and this early game of the season the magnolias, flowering crab apples, Jarvis, daughter of Ann Reeves Jarvis. lic. Please send an email to the director is expected to be one of the finest of the redbuds, dogwoods, azaleas, and lilacs Following her mother’s 1905 death, Anna or leave a message on the answering entire playing season.” (p. 6). I’d love to paint the landscape with glorious Jarvis conceived of Mother’s Day s a machine if you would like to donate learn if any of you have relatives who shades of pinks and whites; tiny green way of honoring the sacrifices mothers items or have research questions. saw Babe Ruth play. If so, please email leaves appear on the trees and produce made for their children. After gaining me. dappled sunlight. Glorious! My salm- financial backing from a Philadelphia Margaret M. Weaver Killingly Another event covered during that on-colored japonica (flowering quince) department store owner named John Municipal Historian, May 2021. For issue of the paper included the following, is extra special since it is a third gen- Wanamaker, in May, 1908 she organized additional information email me at “At East Killingly today (Wednesday) a eration shrub. A piece of my maternal the first official Mother’s Day celebra- [email protected] or visit health institute will be held. This is one grandmother’s went to my mother and tion at a Methodist church in Grafton, the Killingly Historical & Genealogical of the meetings that have been conduct- then another to me. It is also where we West Virginia. That same day also saw Center Wed. or Sat. 10-4 (when it reopens) ed in Windham County during the past watch for the arrival of the humming- thousands of people attend a Mother’s or www.killinglyhistorical.org. or call few weeks. The institutes are being held birds, which have just put in an appear- Day event at one of Wanamaker’s retail 860-779-7250 (when the Historical Center under the auspices of the U.S. depart- ance. I put the hummingbird feeder out stores in Philadelphia… reopens). Like us at Facebook at www. ment of agriculture, the Connecticut this morning. “Following the success of her first facebook.com/killinglyhistoricalsoci- Agricultural College and the Windham Of course, for me the beginning Mother’s Day, Jarvis---who remained ety. Mail for the Killingly Historical & County Farmer’s Association. An inter- of May also reminds me of Mother’s unmarried and childless her whole Genealogical Society, Inc. or the Killingly esting program is to be given at today’s Day even though my own mother has life---resolved to see her holiday added Historical and Genealogical Center meeting.” (p. 6). been gone several years. I couldn’t quite to the national calendar. Arguing that should be sent to PO Box 265, Danielson, When I arrived in Northeastern remember the history of the celebration American holidays were biased toward Connecticut 06239 Lions to host live auction LEBANON — Lions of Eastern Attendees are encouraged to dress suring 24 inch by 36 inch described as bottled wine. 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Day Kimball Hospital earns national recognition for quality ACCURACY WATCH The Villager Newspapers is com- mitted to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safe- and patient safety guards are in place to ensure accu- rate reporting, mistakes can occur. PUTNAM — Day Kimball Hospital for patients. The specific performance Seal of Approval®; and The Joint Confirmed fact errors will be cor- (DKH) has recently earned top recog- indicators in the CMS Star Rating sys- Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® rected at the top right hand corner nition from two national healthcare tem include measurements related to for Joint Replacement Certification. of page A3 in a timely manner. ratings organizations in areas related to five areas: Mortality, Safety of Care, “We are honored to be recognized If you find a mistake call (860) patient safety and quality of care. Re-Admission Rate, Patient Experience, with these distinctions which further 928-1818 or e-mail charlie@villager- Day Kimball Hospital has been and Timely and Effective Care. The demonstrate what a vital resource our newspapers.com. awarded the highest five-star quality ratings are published on the CMS healthcare system is to the Northeast rating from the Centers for Medicare Care Compare website. Each category Connecticut community. As we con- and Medicaid Services (CMS), and was is weighted and combined to create a tinue to redefine what a community honored with an “A” grade in the spring score. hospital should be, we aim to provide 2021 release of the Leapfrog Group’s Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade the best quality of care coupled with a CORRECTION Hospital Safety Grade, a national dis- The Leapfrog Group is an indepen- culture of learning and performance tinction recognizing DKH’s achieve- dent national watchdog organization improvement at every level. Especially WOODSTOCK — The Villager would ments protecting patients from errors, committed to health care quality and with the added layer of safety issues like to correct inaccuracies presented injuries, accidents, and infections. safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, in an article published in our April 30 “Delivering high-quality healthcare Grade assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or I am incredibly proud of our staff’s sus- edition titled Woodstock Budget Heads to our region is our top priority at Day “F” grade to all general hospitals across tained teamwork in maintaining our to Voters. Kimball Healthcare,” said Kyle Kramer, the country and is updated every six high standards for patient safety and In the story, a typo presented an chief executive officer, Day Kimball months. It is the only hospital ratings quality,” added Kramer. increase in the budget for the recre- Healthcare. “Day Kimball is so proud program based exclusively on hospi- DKH takes pride in the excellence of ation and welfare line item. The story to be the only hospital in our region to tals’ prevention of medical errors and care provided to its patients and the printed stated the starting amount as have achieved this level of recognition. other harms to patients in their care. community. To learn more about all of $55,209 when the increase is actually We are honored to be among an elite Day Kimball was among 33% of over Day Kimball Hospital’s various safety from $555,209 to $572,673. The Villager group of hospitals dedicated to deliver- 2,700 hospitals graded across the coun- and quality measures, visit www.day- would also like to clarify that the bud- ing excellent patient care and provid- try and 8 in Connecticut to earn the “A” kimball.org/quality. get will be voted on at a referendum on ing a positive experience for patients. rating, placing it in the top third of hos- About The Leapfrog Group May 11 at the Woodstock Town Hall These recognitions are a testament to pitals in the nation for patient safety. Founded in 2000 by large employers from noon until 8 p.m., which was not our incredible team of physicians, nurs- The healthcare system first earned an and other purchasers, The Leapfrog included in the original story. es, clinical staff, and those behind the “A” grade in the fall of 2017. Group is a national nonprofit organi- The proposal contains a general gov- scenes who come to work every day “An ‘A’ safety grade is an elite desig- zation driving a movement for giant ernment spending plan of $2.07 mil- committed to delivering excellence in nation that your community should be leaps forward in the quality and safe- lion, a $119,313 increase over the cur- quality, safety, and service.” proud of,” said Leah Binder, president ty of American health care. The flag- rent year’s $1.9 million budget, and CMS Five-Star Quality Rating and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “The ship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and an education budget of $19.76 million, DKH is one of only four hospitals in past year has been extraordinarily dif- new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery a $556,058 increase over the current the state of Connecticut to achieve an ficult for hospitals, but Day Kimball Center (ASC) Survey collect and trans- budget of $19.2 million. The total spend- overall five-star ranking from CMS, the Hospital shows us it is possible to keep parently report hospital and ASC per- ing plan comes in at $25.23 million, a highest ranking possible. Nationally, a laser focus on patients and their safe- formance, empowering purchasers to $592,799 increase over the $24.6 million DKH ranks in the top 13 percent (one of ty, no matter what it takes.” find the highest-value care and giving approved for the 2021 budget year. In just over 400) of eligible hospitals that Developed under the guidance of consumers the lifesaving informa- approved, the impact to the tax base have earned this distinction. a national Expert Panel, the Leapfrog tion they need to make informed deci- will be $18.1 million, up from $17.4 mil- CMS created the Five-Star Quality Hospital Safety Grade uses up to 27 sions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety lion in 2021. Rating System to help consumers com- measures of publicly available hos- Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initia- pare hospital and nursing home facil- pital safety data to assign grades to tive, assigns letter grades to hospitals ities. CMS’ Care Compare website is more than 2,700 U.S. acute-care hos- based on their record of patient safety, consumer-oriented, and provides infor- pitals twice per year. The Hospital helping consumers protect themselves mation on how well hospitals provide Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-re- and their families from errors, injuries, recommended care to their patients. viewed and fully transparent, and the accidents, and infections. This information can help consumers results are free to the public. To see Day About Day Kimball Healthcare make informed decisions about where Kimball Hospital’s full grade details Day Kimball Healthcare is a non- to go for health care and features a qual- and access patient tips for staying profit community healthcare system ity rating system that gives hospitals safe in the hospital, visithospitalsafe- composed of Day Kimball Hospital, Day and nursing homes a rating between tygrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Kimball Medical Group, Day Kimball one and five stars. Group on Twitter and Facebook. Healthcare at Home, and health- Since the start of the star rating sys- Day Kimball Healthcare also recently care centers in Danielson, Dayville, tem in 2015, CMS collects and compiles earned three national quality awards Plainfield, and Putnam. Its service area LOST DOG! data from hospitals and uses that infor- from The Joint Commission, an inde- includes Northeast Connecticut as well mation to assign ratings from 1-5 starts. pendent organization that accredits and as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Reward Much of the data comes from surveys of certifies health care organizations and Island communities. Day Kimball actual patients assessing their specific programs in the United States: The Joint Healthcare’s comprehensive network Buddy-Lost Male Yorkie, 3 yrs, 10 lbs, experience. Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® employs more than 1,000 staff including Tan face and legs, Black back with a CMS uses the rating system to mea- for Advanced Certification for Primary nearly 300 associated, highly skilled black and reddish brown tail. sure multiple facets of over 4,000 hospi- Stroke Centers; Day Kimball Hospital physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its tals across the country to drive system- and Day Kimball Healthcare At Home Web site is www.daykimball.org. atic improvements in care and safety earned The Joint Commission’s Gold If you see him, Call 860-630-0593 or 860-792-8054 immediately. Thompson Trails, Historical State Street or Cross Street area Society & National Park EYE OPENING Danielson Ct Service present design options for “Train Wreck Park” THOMPSON — As a part of an bers of Thompson Historical a “Trail Town Action Plan” for ongoing project with the National Society. Since January of 2020, Thompson, mapping out next Park Service Rivers, Trails NPS RTCA partners have been steps in the development of and Conservation Assistance working with the Historical the Town’s outdoor recreation Program, the Town of Thompson Society, Thompson Trails assets. is hosting a public presentation and the Office of Planning & Participants in the Web event of design options for “Train Development to brainstorm will also have the chance to be Wreck Park,” an interpretive design ideas. For the 2020-2021 randomly drawn for the gift of site telling the story of the Great academic year, the working one of Thompson Trails’ pop- East Thompson Train Wreck. group has expanded to include ular “More Than Just a Train The presentation will take place a senior student team from the Wreck” long-sleeve t-shirts. on Zoom, Wednesday May 12th UConn School of Engineering. Please help us spread the word at 6:30 p.m. Participants can join The presentation on 12 May will about Thompson’s Connecticut in by following this link: feature the student team’s final gateway to the Air Line State https://us02web.zoom.us/ designs, along with live polling Park Trail; the unique histori- j/82723340687?pwd=djhUT004Vn- questions for public input on the cal event that took place there; FEUVRqUlNYdlpoanVnUT09 shared options. The web event and this opportunity to provide Passcode: 335246 will also feature the results of a input on the design of the future Located on the Air Line State youth engagement project of the Train Wreck Park. Share the Park Trail, the site of the wreck Putnam Rotary Interact Club; zoom link widely! We hope to see has been a popular destination and an update from the NPS you there! for annual guided walks by mem- partners on the progress toward

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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Killingly baseball team’s historic 8-0 start best in school history

Cole Lavigne was in control bleheader with the Saints, Norwich Free Academy, 4-3, on throughout, allowing five hits, Woodstock entered the seventh Monday, April 26. while striking out five in four inning trailing 4-2, but rallied Kyle Brennan earned medal- innings of work. to score six runs in the frame ist honors for the 3-2 Centaurs The day before its win over to pull out the win. Murphy (3-1 in ECC Division 2 action) Windham (Tuesday, April knocked in the go-ahead run against Putnam-Tourtellotte 27), Killingly picked up a road with a two-run single in the and Norwich Free Academy, win, defeating Putnam High, seventh. Jon Smith picked up firing a 36 in both matches, 11-0. The score, however, was the win on the mound, going which were held at Thompson’s not indicative of the competi- seven innings, giving up four Quinnatisset Country Club. tiveness of the contest as Jay runs on just three hits while Brennan was WA’s top fin- Grzysiewicz and Putnam’s striking out eight. isher against Griswold, shoot- Colby Livingston were locked In the second game the ing a 43. Griswold’s Lucas in a pitcher’s duel for the first Centaurs scored five runs in Hanley was the medalist in four innings. Killingly led, the first inning and cruised that match, finishing with a 1-0, as play headed to the fifth to victory. Jackson Goetz was 40. The Centaurs defeated the inning. 3-for-3 with a double and three Wolverines on the strength of Killingly broke the game runs driven for the Centaurs. match wins by Davis Simpson, open in the fifth and sixth Murphy, the winning pitcher Adam Thompson and John innings, scoring 10 runs. Russ in game two, knocked in two Armstrong. plated a pair of runs in the runs, as did Hamilton Barnes. fifth — to make the score 3-0 GIRLS’ GOLF — with a double down the first- SOFTBALL Woodstock Academy won base line. Russ then scored Killingly improved to 6-1 three matches in as many Courtesy Photo to make it 4-0 on an RBI sin- with victories over Putnam, days, defeating East Lyme, 188- gle by Chris Jax. Killingly’s 10-5 on Tuesday, April 27, 216, on Wednesday, April 28, The entire Killingly baseball team waits for Bo Yaworski at home plate seven-run sixth inning was and a doubleheader sweep Norwich Free Academy, 207- after Yaworski belted a three-run, first-inning homer against Wheeler on highlighted by doubles off the of Wheeler, 16-4 and 17-1, on 260, on Tuesday, April 27, and Saturday, April 24. bats of Yaworski and Justin Saturday, April 24. Suffield, 216-275, on Monday, Baker. Grzysiewicz picked up In the win over the Clippers, April 26. BY KEN POWERS Killingly made the most the win on the mound with an Casey Beauregard was the Kaily LaChapelle was the SPORTS CORRESPONDENT of its seven hits, four of the 11-strikeout, complete-game, hitting star, with a home run medalist in all three matches seven being extra-base hits. one-hit shutout. to go along with two walks, for the 5-0 Centaurs (4-0 in the KILLINGLY — The Killingly Trevin Russ led the offensive Killingly began its four a stolen base and three runs ECC), shooting a 42 against High baseball team improved attack, with three hits, includ- wins in five days stretch on scored. Lexi Faucher picked up East Lyme, a 46 against NFA, to 8-0 for the first time in school ing a triple, and two RBI. Nate Saturday, April 24, sweeping the win on the circle, strik- and a 50 against Suffield. Alex history, pounding Windham Keefe, Tate Larrow, and Bo a home doubleheader from ing out 10. In the doublehead- Vaida fired a 47 against East High, 13-1, on Wednesday, Yaworski all smacked doubles Wheeler, 13-3 and 9-1. er sweep of Wheeler Faucher Lyme, and Vaida and Ciara April 28, at Owen Bell Park. in the victory. On the mound, Yaworski paced Killingly’s and Emma Carpenter both McKinnon each shot 53 against 13-hit attack in the opener, picked up pitching wins while NFA and Suffield. going 3-for-3, including a three- Beauregard and Hannah Cozza run homer, and four RBI. Jax had multiple extra-base hits. GIRLS’ TENNIS added a two-run homer, while Woodstock Academy scored Killingly won a pair of sin- Keefe finished with three hits 48 runs in a three-game stretch gles and doubles matches to and Larrow two. Killingly put while picking up a road win defeat St. Bernard, 4-3, on the game away early, scoring over Lyman, 18-6 (on Tuesday, Tuesday, April 27. Singles win- 10 runs in the first inning. April 27), and a home double- ners were Taylyn Lemoine (6-0, Lavigne picked up the win on header sweep of St. Bernard, 6-1) and Rachel Sanchas (2-6, the bump, striking out six in 11-2 and 19-1 (on Saturday, 6-4, 6-1). Doubles winners were four innings of work. April 24). Marcy Ferraj-Ava Johnson, In the second game of In the win over Lyman, 6-1, 6-4, and Nicole Cicchetti- Killingly’s doubleheader Sarah McArthur and Delaney Jessica Long, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. with Wheeler, Keefe broke Anderson each had three hits open a scoreless contest with in the Centaurs (6-2 overall, 5-0 BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD a fourth-inning grand slam. ECC Division 2) 15-hit attack, Woodstock Academy defeat- Yaworski added a three-run with McArthur driving in five ed New London, 102-45, on double in the fifth inning to runs and Anderson three. Wednesday, April 28, Ian extend the lead. Yaworski In the first game of its double- Hoffman leading the way with picked up the win on the hill, header sweep of the Saints, WA wins in the pole vault and the striking out eight and not scored four runs in the first 400-meter run. Eric Phongsa allowing a hit in four innings inning and seven in the fourth. also won two events, the 100- of work. Aaron Dionne relieved Mackenzie Leveille pitched a and 200-meter runs and Adam Yaworski and hurled two four-hitter with 14 strikeouts Schimmelpfennig captured scoreless innings before giving to pick up the win. She was also both hurdle events for the 2-1 way to Brady Waterman, who 3-for-3 with a couple of RBIs Centaurs (2-0 ECC Division 2). pitched the seventh inning. at the plate. Madison Martinez Phongsa also won the 100 and Elsewhere in the Quiet and Meg Preston both added 200, and was a member of the Corner: two hits and two RBIs in the winning 400-meter relay team Woodstock Academy win. against Killingly on Saturday, improved to 5-3 with a 10-0 In the second game of their April 24, in a meet won by WA, win over Grasso Tech on doubleheader sweep, an 11-run 106-40. Hoffman won both the Wednesday, April 28, and 11-1 third inning by the Centaurs pole vault and the 800-meter win over Lyman on Tuesday, was highlighted by a two-run run against Killingly while April 27, and a doubleheader triple by Lexi Thompson and Keenan Lamontagne finished sweep of St. Bernard, 8-4 and a two-run double by Sarah first in the discus, second in 12-5, on Saturday, April 24. McArthur. the shot put and third in the In the home win over Grasso In the circle Thompson gave javelin. For Killingly (0-2) Tech, leadoff hitter Hamilton up just one hit, and struck out Noah Colangelo (high jump), Barnes smacked a pair of sin- 12. Jack Sharp (long jump) and gles and scored three times Devin Exarhoulias (shot put) while Jacob Hernandez, bat- BOYS’ LACROSSE earned first-place finishes. ting second, added two hits and Guerin Favreau scored five two runs scored for Woodstock goals and assisted on anoth- GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD Academy. er while Colin Liscomb made Woodstock Academy won a In the win over Lyman, 22 saves in net for Woodstock pair of home meets recently, also at the Bentley Athletic Academy (3-3), which with- defeating New London, 116-29, Complex, freshman Riley stood a late-game rally to on Wednesday, April 28, and O’Brien picked up the win in defeat visiting Norwich Free Killingly, 77-73, on Saturday, his first varsity start, limiting Academy, 8-7, on Tuesday, April 24. the Bulldogs to three hits while April 27. Against New London, the 3-0 striking out five in five innings Centaurs (2-0 ECC Division 2) of work. Brendan Hill drove BOYS’ GOLF captured 14 of a possible 18 in four runs for the Centaurs Woodstock Academy won first-place finishes. Multiple while Kaden Murphy added twice in three days defeating winners were Jillian Edwards, two hits and drove in three Griswold, 5-2, on Wednesday, in the 100 hurdles and the high runs. April 28, and Putnam- jump, and Leila MacKinnon in In the first game of its dou- Tourtellotte, 7-0, on Tuesday, the 800 and the javelin. April Against Killingly, Woodstock 27, after Academy, missing some key losing to athletes due to spring break, was led by Ksenija Martinovic who won both the 100 and 300 hurdles. Leah Castle (800 and 1,600-meter relay), Linsey Arends (1,600 and 1,600-meter relay), and Carah Bruce (3,200 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TO PLACE A BUSINESS AD: and 3,200-meter relay). 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POMFRET CENTER—A walking these paths that were and I’m grateful we have man- pair of properties in the Quiet here long before I.” aged to protect some of it.” Corner have been preserved by Both preserves are part of a The Cartier Preserve rises the Wyndham Land Trust. large undeveloped area of for- to over 900 feet in its center The Wyndham Land Trust ested habitat covering several and is traversed by a mile-long recently acquired two proper- thousand acres that is import- trail that runs through the ties that add to the 5,000 acres of ant for storing carbon and dense mountain laurel. Foisey forest and grasslands already fighting climate change. Land will lead a walk through the protected by the land trust in manager Andy Rzeznikiewicz Cartier Preserve on June 13 as Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. is excited about the new part of the Last Green Valley’s The new 86-acre Cartier acquisitions: “The diversity Spring Outdoors event, and the Preserve is located north of of birds is very high—an indi- walk is timed to coincide with Quarry Road in Woodstock. cation of the health and the the spectacular bloom of the The new 65-acre Potrzeba size of the forest. Species like mountain laurel. Scouts from Preserve sits a short distance black-throated blue warblers, BSA Troop 27 in Woodstock away to the west of Swedetown hooded warblers, black-throat- recently cleared fallen trees Road in the northwest corner ed green warblers, and scarlet and brush along the trail in of Pomfret. tanagers breed here. Bird spe- preparation for the event. “There’s something about cies that I don’t find in most The Wyndham Land Trust these woods that never fails to parts of our area are attract- was formed in 1975, and the help me refocus on what’s truly ed to the large stands of thick work of the all-volunteer group important in this life,” says the mountain laurel, where they is possible only through the land trust’s treasurer, Penny nest and raise their young. generosity and dedication of its Foisey. “As the saying goes “The land trust is focusing members and donors. To learn ‘And into the woods I go, to lose on acquiring large, unbroken more about the Wyndham Land my mind and find my soul.’ The blocks of land, and we’re hop- Trust visit wyndhamlandtrust. Cartier and Potrzeba Preserves ing for additional donations to org. You can also follow them Photo Courtesy are great places to enjoy the protect this valuable habitat in on Facebook and Instagram. beauty of nature. I always feel our region. I’ve long admired A babbling brook cuts through the Potrzeba Preseve. Protecting critical like I’ve stepped back in time the wild feeling of this area, wetlands is one of the missions of the Wyndham Land Trust. Rotary Club, community partner to support community “Superheroes”

PUTNAM — Eager to help boost Sullivan estimated that some 230 educa- the morale of frontline workers in the tors were honored with the meals. depths of the COVID-19 morass, the “We are so grateful to the Putnam Putnam Rotary Club raised almost Rotary for this gift,” Sullivan said. $5,000 for schools and healthcare orga- Willis said it was the club’s hope that nizations to let their workers know they the schools/healthcare organizations Photo Courtesy are appreciated. would use the funds to provide a special The Superheroes Phonathon was thanks and gesture of appreciation to The Putnam Rotary raised almost $5,000 recently to help schools and healthcare organiza- held at the end of January. Kristen the staffs for all they have done and con- tions boost morale and say “you’re appreciated” to the community’s “Superheroes.” Pictured Willis, Putnam Rotary president, said tinue to do for the community. are Putnam school district teachers with Superhero lunches. the original goal was $2,500, but $4,800 was raised, thanks to hard work by Rotarians and a generous communi- ty. The radio phonathon was hosted by WINY Radio, owned by Putnam Rotarians Gary Osbrey and Karen Osbrey. Willis said, “We sponsored this event to provide a morale booster and heart- felt gratitude to our local healthcare workers and educators who have been tirelessly dedicated to keeping our com- munity safe and healthy --- in body, mind and spirit. It was our hope that each organization would utilize the funds to provide an activity or gift of their choice as an expression of grati- tude to their staff on behalf of our entire community.” Donations included Eastford Elementary School, $300; Pomfret Community School, $375; Generations Healthcare, $325; Woodstock Public Schools, $550; Thompson Public Schools, $875; Putnam Public Schools, $875 and Day Kimball Healthcare, $1,500. All the organizations were apprecia- tive, and many chose to buy lunches or snacks. One of those picking the lunch gift was Putnam Public Schools. Timing is everything. Putnam Schools Superintendent Daniel Sullivan III said the gift came just as the Board of Education was considering what they could do to say “We appreciate you” to educators. Rotary’s gift was matched by the Board of Education and the district ordered bagged lunches from a local business, Renee’s Bistro and Catering. The district chose the day that all the teachers would be at the middle school getting their second vaccina- tions. Educators picked up packaged lunches that included a variety of sand- wiches, salads, soups and even desserts. BUDGET continued from page A1 place on Monday, May 17 from noon until 8 p.m. in all four of Thompson’s voting districts. A full copy of the pro- posed budget can be found on the Town of Thompson website. The remaining three items on the agenda were all approved unanimously without debate. The first was to ratify and approve the town’s $87,259 capi- tal improvement plan. A second item asked voters whether or not to adopt an amended ordinance of an annual tax exemption for members of Thompson’s five volunteer fire departments. The ordinance change includes volunteer firefighters, ambulance personnel and emergency management personnel and allows for an up to $60,000 tax exemp- tion depending on how active the vol- unteer member was during a calendar year among other benefits. The final item was the conveyance of seven par- cels of land from the Town of Thompson to the Wyndham Land Trust including six properties on West Thompson Road and one property on Ravenelle Road. A6 • Friday, May 7, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Soap converted into water buffalos through Rotary

PUTNAM — It was like transforming (former Rotary Club President Richard ethereal soap bubbles into the tangible Naumann’s) clean water project in --- water buffalos and bees. Ecuador.” The Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact Past Putnam Rotary Club Interact Club, for its international project this Clubs had contributed to International year, decided that a car wash, strate- Heifer, Rocchetti said, but this small, gically placed at the finish of winter, but hard-working current club really would be an excellent fund-raiser for its made it happen, and in three short International Heifer project. The proj- hours. ect converts donations into animals, She said, “We were very excited to insects and seeds that help those in earn $525 in three hours by washing need halfway around the world help cars. The Rotaract Club had a team and themselves. the Interact club had a team, so we were The trifecta of Rotary workers --- able to wash a lot of cars in a short peri- the Interact Club, the Putnam Rotary od of time. They worked well together.” Club’s Rotaract Club and a couple Interact President Brayden Cutler Rotary Club advisors --- raised $525 in said, “Thank you, Kevin Davis and three hours washing cars April 24 at the Rotaract members. Our car wash was a Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center. success because of your help.” They didn’t set a price; instead they Interact members who took part asked customers to donate. include: Cutler, Ethan Staples, Emma The Rotary Club thanked Rotarian Braithwaite, Laylah Chavez, Abby Amanda Kelly and the Hale YMCA St.Martin, Emily St.Martin plus Rotary Youth and Family Center for hosting/ advisors Marcy Dawley and Rocchetti. providing the venue for the April 24 Photo Courtesy Rotaract members included: Kevin fundraiser. Interact Club member Emily St. Martin hoses off a car from on high. Davis, Quinebaug Valley Regional Interactors voted to use the $525 to Rotaract Club president; Elle-Jordyn buy one water buffalo, trees and garden Goslin Tayler Shea (also representing seeds, four flocks of chicks and two Interact to do at least one international money we had earned at the 2019 NOW), Megan Berkery, Kelli O’Brien, beehives. project each year.” Putnam car show and combined with and Douglas Henry. Also helping was a Interact Advisor Roberta Rocchetti Last year, she said, “we used the the Putnam Rotary Club to assist in QVRR guest, Matt Sanchas said Rotary International “encourages

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DANIELSON — Ellis Technical High Wenzloff, Keira Jordan Giles, Skyler J. Gallow, Brianna N. Ghio, Samantha A. Dylan W. Roberts, Cody J. Blanchette, School has released its honor roll for Martin, Sophia Ann Sezenias, Matthew Remington, Logan E. Riccio, Chloe E. Nathanael C. Studer, Suzanna L. the third quarter of the 2020-2021 aca- R. Siegmund, Samuel W. Sroczenski, Robinson, Zoe B. Tetreault, Tarsavanh Barboza, Heaven S. Lowell, Ty D. demic year. Aidan J. O’Brien, Joana N. Negron Sangasy, Michael J. Sposato, Dylan C. Summiel, Dylan E. Bein, Nicholas J. Alaniz, Karen Vanessa Platas Bemis, Amber N. Cutler, Sage K. Foster, Boutot, Alexia R. Girard, Cheyenne E. High Honors Grade 11: Derek A. Davis, Allyson Mikayla Q. Loiselle, Zachary P. Breault, Hart, Kaleb C. Siener, Michael Warren, Grade 9: Kylie Damble, Ella Gisleson, M. Roberts, Angelo P. Siwko, Elizabeth Hannah J. DeAngelis, Maximillion A. Ariana M. Lengel, Trevin A. Giannelli, Nia Soleil Jordan, Haley Newell, R. Thorstenson, Elyjah Wright, Doucette, Rajah S. Krawczyk, Gabriel Logan Matthew LaCroix, Logan Addisyn Karin Herdic, Robyn Shawna Mackenzie M. Ruley, Sean Liam Shotts, James Reinhart, Kyle J. Gisleson, Jacob Trahan, Nicole Creighton, Rylee J. Tetreault, Lauren Alvarez, Drew Noble, Benjamin Joseph Blair-Combs, Gracie D. Reed, Alfredo J. Tebo, Hunter Aaron Laperle, Summer Lew Mayo, Matthew Emma Lucille Bessenaire, Madeleine May Deveny, Cole D. Lane, Alexis B. Towle, Jake A. Stephanski, Savannah T. McDougall, Timothy R. Poulin, Elizabeth Louise Brisson, Kyla Gadbois, Archambeault, George M. Neely, Lee M. Gregory, Brian I. Platas Gutierrez, Casey R. Rekowski, Landen A. Reschke, Jessie Charron, Katelynn Collelo, Hailey J. Schiavetti, Mason Todd Bartlett, Nydializ K. Ramos, Eric M. McGroary, Michael E. Dimock Gregorzek, Walker Hanes, Elizabeth Lucas Emmanuel Johnson, Joseph Matthew K. Paskins Grade 11: Johnathon E. Day, Hooper, Haley Johnson, Brady Nottage, B. Young, Cade T. Fulton, Alexis L. Emma L. Dougherty, Evan M. Keech, Abagayle Roberts, Nicholas Ryan, LeBlanc, Michael P. McQuesten, Daren Honors Jackson t. Tassoni, Jake H. Krukoff, Joshua Huber, Colby Smith, Michael M. Paquin, Rosalie P. Santerre, Jacob Grade 9: Ian Brais, Hayden Ferland, Shawn P. Kenyon, Ashlee Rose Luty, Armstrong, Giana Cinque, Keegan A. Tate, Madison P. Tatro, Mkenzy M. Amy Shinkiewicz, Cydney Chapman, Travis J. Mullen, Dillon S. Cornell, Lyons, Tyler Parmentier, Autumn Alvarez, Shanelys M. Busanet, Jordan Nathan Desmarais, Elise Schlegel, Elizabeth A. Bergmann, Kyler J. Taylor, Javien Vazquez, Joseph M. Daoust, Lucas T. Engle, Nathan L. Rachel Ashley Tetreault, Trevor Poulin, Blanchette, Samuel Joseph Chitwood, Cadieux, Christian Simon Carpentier, Gregorzek, Aiden P. Johnson, Marissa Autumn Duplisea, Brody Rybacki, Jayden C-J DeBruycker, Katelyn A. Hannah Dunn, Emily Fryer, Aniya A. Laitres-Wakefield, Kendyll P. Petty, Jacob Stiles, Thomas Sweeney, Aydan Hawkins, Nickolas B. Kimball, Ryan Maria Jones, Brooke Montecalvo, Connor Reid Stoyanovich, Owen W. Bein, Carter G. Brix, Marjo Conyers, D. Otis, Caleb M. Remillard, Logan C. Evangeline Moran, Cameron Fulone, Donovan, Preston R. York, Margaret Jonathan Daigneault, Joseph Davis, Vinal, Nathan C. Zurowski, Devin A. Brandan McClure, Natalie Polsky, Sage Bowers, Zachary T. Truppa, Brett Travis Heon, Hailey Kiertianis, Angelo Dupre, Skylar B. Egan, Anthony M. Alec James Rawson, Daenie Cabrera, M. Gile, Samuel H. Nunn, Mackenzie Luchi, Julie MacCracken, Noah Romagnano, Nathan T. Donahey, Nolan Isaid Galdamez, Stefany Lopez, Asher A. Dickinson, Ayden C. Papuga, Owen Soares, Lilly Wentzel, Bronson Swift, P. Moran, Samuel S. Rebello, Seth Major James Prosperie, Yeraldine Rodriguez M. Reinhart, Adam E. Salisbury, Evan Joseph Wolfe, Joseph P. Choquet, Raymond, Christopher J. Hlavac, Jacob Salvador, Anderson Ventura-Calderon, M. Collette, Cameron L. L’Heureux, Justice Gallant, Kathryn McArthur, A. Bronczyk, Collin V. Cusson Richard Grendell, Jarrett Towne Jesse R. Ratliff, Emma O. Terranova, Ethan Robert, Anthony Connetti, Seth Grade 12: Caleb M. Ferland, Grant Grade 10: Wesley Deal, Ethan R. Love, Nicholas Samuel Britt, Marisa L. Daudelin, Jaden Ross, Riley Wenzloff, J. Goodale, Tolan R. Mercik, John R. Colin Willour, Joshua A. Brousseau, Lavell, Elijah D. Bean, Zoe E. VanHoose Mason Hill, Hailey Keefe, Anthony Goodwin, Travis H. Cote, Gavin M. Jayson S. Ives, Hailey R. Chykow, Jace Grade 12: Isabella M. Lyman, Noah Tebo, James Lavell, Kevin Omar Garcia, Fulton, Gregory M. Hebert, Tyler J. M. Lindell, Alec e. Zevetchin, Braden T. Ahmad, Walter P. Hagge, Leo R. Conner Hall, Lily Jean Jakubowski, Bibeau, Robert A. Britland, Jordan W. Ayer, Ethan T. Marshall, Xavier Lavigne, Mason A. Sorel, Dartagnan Nicksael Soto-Nieves, Juliana Vik, I. Kresser, Roane T. Moran, Alex J. J. Dietz, Philip Johnson, Caleb J. R. Bruneaux, Brandon D. Miller, Alexandra Villicana-Vazquez, Kylie Vargas, Desiree S. 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Jonathan Gary Fitzpatrick, Anthony R. LEGION’S FAMILY KIDS’ WALK Eastern students honored Eastern students at Health Sciences award recognized at Psychology ceremony Awards and Honors WILLIMANTIC — Eastern Connecticut State University’s Ceremony Department of Health Sciences held its WILLIMANTIC — Eastern Fifth Annual Health Sciences Awards Connecticut State University’s Ceremony on April 22. The ceremony Psychological Science Department combined the years of 2020 and 2021 and held its Psi Chi Induction Ceremony inducted 36 students into the Phi Theta and Honors Recognition on April 30. Delta Honor Society, awarded 23 teach- Combining the years of 2020 and 2021, ing assistants and distributed awards the ceremony inducted 53 students into based on class. the Psi Chi International Honor Society Among the inductees and awardees for Psychology and recognized 18 stu- were senior Morgan Harriott of dents for distinction. 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A farmer, or something more? GARY W. MOORE Spring cleaning To the Editor: Section 12.8.2 of these Regulations]. A Farm At the Pomfret P&Z public hearing of Winery [or farm distillery]Restaurant shall April 21 for text language changes to a Farm accommodate a maximum of one hundred We are told that life as we is about more Distillery, the public hearing was continued (100) persons seated or standing indoors and know it has been forever to the next meeting of May 19. one hundred (100) persons seated or standing changed by the computer. The owner of Watercure farm, a farm dis- outdoors on a patio area at any one time (for a The most complicated equa- than tidying up tillery, has now submitted new proposed text total of 200 persons seated or standing. tions are solved. We started language in [brackets] asking that a farm 12.9.3 Standards. a. The Farm Winery [or at a desk, then moved to a It’s been a rainy week, which means distillery be granted the same privileges by farm distillery] Restaurant must be located mobile laptop. A few years that spending time inside organizing adding the words [or farm distillery] in seven on a single parcel of land on which the Farm later our phones became and cleaning — along with watching the (7) new places to Section 12.9 Farm Winery Winery [or farm distillery] is also located, computers and now it can Red Sox hold steady in first place — was Restaurant (Special Permit Required) and and the parcel must be a minimum of ten be as small as a watch on top on our to-do list. Spring cleaning, two new sentences. (10) acres [for Farm Wineries and 5 (five) your wrist. (Calling Dick a chore that happens every year, feels 12.9.1Intent. To allow the sale and service acres for Farm Distilleries]. b. The maximum Tracey?). Technology is great when complete. Why is it that of food prepared and consumed at a farm hours of operation of a Farm Winery [or farm instantaneous and we are something so tedious and boring could winery [or farm distillery], as well as the distillery] Restaurant shall be 10:00 a.m. to told it’s made our lives easi- be so good for us? accommodation of special group events such 10:00 p.m. er, and it has in many ways, Did you know that cleaning actu- as weddings to be held at a farm winery [or In a nutshell, Watercure Farm is attempt- while complicating it in ally supports your immune system? farm distillery]. Such activities are to be a ing to mirror the same standards of a Farm others. Who is it that’s tell- Cleaning is of huge benefit especially to complement and secondary to a farm win- Winery Restaurant located on a minimum of ing us this life in general is those with allergies. Getting rid of dust, ery [or farm distillery]. 10 acres with his operation on a minimum of made easier by technology? pet dander, mildew and mold can trig- Under 12.9.2 Definition. A Farm Winery five acres. Is it true? ger the immune system causing unnec- Restaurant shall be a use incidental, com- Again, the question. Is the permittee a pota- Then, why do I have three essary illness. Those with cluttered plementary and secondary to a Farm to farmer selling his home-grown product, or remotes sitting on my coffee homes tend to suffer the worst. To avoid Winery permitted by or legally existing wanting to be something else? table to operate one so called indoor allergies, vacuum regularly, this prior to the adoption of Section 11.20 of these “Smart TV?” to include your furniture. Regulations. [A Farm Distillery Restaurant FORD FAY If it’s so smart, shouldn’t I Cleaning reduces stress. While clean- shall be a use incidental, complementary, and POMFRET only need a single remote ... ing, your brain is able to relax. This secondary to a farm Distillery permitted by or no remote at all? mindless activity can give you a chance As most of you know, we to de-stress. Experts say that clean- recently downsized and ing for as little as twenty minutes can moved into town. The build- reduce anxiety by up to 20 percent. It’s ing I live in doesn’t allow a win-win — sure, it’s no day at the spa, Lost in the Páramo a dish to be installed so I but constructive relaxation is always called the local branch of the good. Using products with scents said BY DENNIS BLANCHETTE “I don’t remember. Something about ‘if ‘mega-cable’ service. I found to induce relaxation such as lavender is NORTH GROSVENORDALE you try sometimes you get frustrated?’” in my call for installation also an expert tip. The next day our guide, Roberto, picked that I could easily install Heart health can be improved by “If I don’t leave I won’t go some place I’ve us up at the hotel. He was fully decked out it myself. They pushed the cleaning by way of exercise. Just a half never been” – Memphis Rockabilly Band in knee high gaiters, about 30 years younger do-it-yourself option hard. an hour of vacuuming can burn up to than us and very personable. We drove to the It was obvious they didn’t 100 calories. It’s a known fact that peo- My wife and I desperately needed a training Tres Cruces pass which is on the continen- want to send anyone out, so ple who like to keep their homes clean hike before our upcoming trek to Ingapirca. tal divide at elevation 13,651 feet. The three I finally said yes. tend to take more interest in their over- El Cajas National Park was only an hour crosses have been erected in memory of the The box of wires and all health and well-being. away and according to the Rough Guide, many people who died of altitude sickness devices arrived, and I was A tidy bedroom is said to help you “El Cajas is one of the most beautiful wil- trying to make the crossing from the coast lost. I called my son-in-law sleep better. Individuals who make derness areas in Ecuador: a wild, primeval to the Andes. Jeff (an engineer) and he their beds are roughly 20 percent more landscape of craggy hills and glacier-scoured Then although we thought we were pre- made it look easy. It was likely to get a more restful night sleep. valleys studded with a breathtaking quantity pared for anything came the thing we had ready to go ... but not so fast. Seventy-five percent of people polled of lakes.” It also mentioned wildcat, pumas never thought of. “Time for calisthenics,” Jeff handed me five sleep better on clean sheets, in a room and deer. Nothing about feral cattle. he said. We looked at him for any indication remote controls and said, with less clutter. We usually travel alone to give us greater that he was kidding, but he was already “These three are for the When you are in a tidy area, your pro- flexibility and opportunities for spontaneity doing jumping jacks. living room and these two duction increases. Less clutter means not available in group travel. With a topo- “You gotta be kidding me,” I muttered. for the bedroom. The third less distraction, which is said to clear graphic map and a couple of blazed trees we “Shh, when in Rome….” Janet’s comment for the living room operates up mental space. A study from 2011 pub- can usually find our way anywhere. Various tailed off as she started doing jumping jacks. your sound. The other two lished in the Journal of Neuroscience on-line sources said that topo maps for El Halfheartedly I joined in, trying to avoid operate the TV.” used MRI’s to track the brain’s response Cajas are either readily available at the the stares of the other hikers going past. Huh? to cleanliness. More clutter was found park, sometimes available or not available Fearing that yoga would come next, I began Easy for Jeff. He actual- to significantly limit the brain’s pro- at all. Our experience has been that trying to formulate an escape plan. ly is a “Rocket Scientist.” I cessing capability. to acquire maps once in Ecuador is futile. After deeming himself sufficiently warmed think he can send us all to Checking off the cleaning to do list Some say the military keeps them secret. up, we began the descent through the pára- Mars using his telephone, can make you feel more satisfied and Others say it is part of the full employment mo to the three gorgeous lakes sprawled an umbrella, and a Red can boost your mood. A clean, fresh for guides act. I ordered some on line before out in front of us. To the untrained eye it Ryder Wagon. He gave me house is said to naturally boost endor- the trip but they still haven’t arrived. looked like a vast expanse of knee high a quick tutorial and was out phins and boost energy levels which Trails there are not well marked either. grass. Páramo actually refers to an ecosys- the door ... yet I wasn’t even leads to a decrease in depression. By not well marked, I mean there were no tem found only in South America. A techni- sure how to turn either TV Cleaning and organization can have signs and no blazes, but at least there were cal definition is: “the term used in Ecuador on. a domino effect in that it can lead to no skeletons of lost hikers, either. for the high (usually wet) areas above “tim- If they are so smart, why sprucing up other areas of your life. There was also the matter of transporta- berline,” with low-growing vegetation such can’t they figure out how Interesting, was the one finding that tion. The guide book said it was easy to get as grasses, sedges, terrestrial bromeliads to run on a single remote? stated when individuals were placed in a bus to El Cajas in the morning, but one (“achupallas”), mosses, lichens, “stumpy” If they are intelligent, why a clean, well-organized space they were may or may not pick you up on the way tree-ferns and several kinds of flowering is it every time I talk into more likely to choose healthier menu back in the evening. We decided to skip the vegetation which grow in the form of cush- the voice activated feature items. opportunity to be stranded all night in the ion plants.” In lay person’s terms, a swamp on the remote, it answers, Perhaps William Morris put it best: middle of a national park at high elevation above the tree line. “There is no channel called “Have nothing in your house that you in potentially freezing weather and strolled The gray clouds hung over the mountains ...” no matter what chan- do not know to be useful, or believe to into a travel office in Cuenca. like a soggy blanket and dripped onto the nel I choose. If they are be beautiful.” “We’d like a guide for a seven-mile hike lakes in creeping tendrils of fog. We beat the smart, why did I walk out in El Cajas,” we said to the young woman at fog to the lakes and then began ascending. of the bedroom this morn- the desk. As we rounded a corner Roberto came face ing to find Arlene holding “We have a nice two-mile loop around the to face with a feral bull with dangerously one remote over her head lake,” she said to the two elderly American sharp looking horns. The bull snorted once, and the other at knee level. LETTERS tourists standing in front of her. then charged. Roberto vaulted over a rock “What are you doing,” I “That’s too short, how about this one,” like a trained matador and cowered behind asked. “Trying to turn on OLICY Janet said, pointing at the map. it and I understood at that moment why he the TV,” she responded. P The woman demurred. “That’s kind of did calisthenics before hikes. The emaciat- Oh, before you ask, no, long. How about this three-mile hike.” ed animal was staring at him as if he held there was no instruction Letters to the editor may be e-mailed We countered with an eight-mile hike, she Roberto responsible for everything bad that manual. I called to get one to [email protected] came back with a four-mile hike. Finally, had ever happened in his life. Janet and I and was told I could access it we agreed on the six-mile Tres Cruces Hike. stood motionless as he charged, trying not on my smart TV. Right. Please include your place of residence “Well,” I said to Janet on the way out, “you to attract his attention and wishing now Over the last seven and phone number for verification, can’t always get what you want.” that we had put more effort into the jump- months, I’ve learned the not publication. Letters must be “Good tune,” Janet said. “Rolling Stones, basics of managing my TV Turn To BLANCHETTE page A10 received by noon on Tuesdays. right? How’s the rest of it go?” with these remotes. We never get too old to learn and after I figured it all out, it’s not that hard. But why should I have spent the first BEYOND An adventure In loving four months only watching Netflix because I couldn’t THE PEWS water, Honey?” own. It’s no wonder tough guys get “mom” figure out how to leave the “No thanks,” her daughter replied, “I tattooed on their biceps. streaming services and over had some of the dogs’. It was real good.” Kudos to all the moms out there who to cable? And please do not BISHOP JOHN My mom raised five children. When our are steering their brood through the many tell me a really smart TV can’t figure out how to oper- W. HANSON family reminisces, many such stories sur- challenges of life. With the unexpected face. Some of the stories bring laughter challenges of COVID added to the typi- ate with a single remote. and others bring tears. I am often amazed cal hazards that parents face, it is more I’m sure my grandsons that we put our mother through the things important than ever that we make sure could have taught me. The Motherhood is an adventure in loving. we put her through. Nothing compares to Mom knows we appreciate her and have nine-year-old down the There are no guarantees and no guide- a healthy mother-child relationship. My her back. Maybe she deserves a little extra street probably knows. I’m books that can adequately prepare moth- wife and I had a child of our own and I had down time this month. How cool would just not wired that way. I’m ers for their incredibly important task. front row seat as I watched my wife give it be if Mother’s Day was more than a heavy on the creative side Only massive doses of love can insure the her life for her son. In our case my wife routine holiday, and more of a genuine and exceptionally light on job is done properly, because there is no forfeited a career in order to homeschool celebration? That is what you can do to the technical, detailed stuff. tougher job than tending a garden of souls. her only son. They explored books and make sure the loving adventure continues I can write a column, book, Stories like this one remind me of how museums. They did crafts and projects. in your world. or screenplay ... but if my unpredictable and interesting a mother’s As someone with a degree in teaching, I screenplay was turned into job can be: observed that they had a richer education Bishop John W. Hanson oversees Acts II a movie, I may miss the My niece was fixing lunch at the stove than those who attended multi-million-dol- Ministries, where a high value is still placed first half of the show while when her three-year-old daughter walked lar institutions. He far exceeded our expec- on the family. We are proud of the many I struggle with the remote to in and asked, “Is ‘Tonic Water’ water?” tations, graduated with a masters’ degree mothers who lovingly serve raise their chil- find the channel. The mother answered, “Not really. It’s from a highly rated college, and enjoys a dren. For information about our ministries, Turn To MOORE page A10 a little different. Why? Do you need some great career as he raises children of his please visit www.ActsII.org. V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, May 7, 2021 • A9 Mistakes happen Whenever there is a chance to make as it should have been presented. Genie notification, they said put my mouth on your lips and breathe a mistake using technology, I make it. I was selected for the Connecticut Student they found you laid out on your for you. have written this column for 16 years, Poetry Circuit in 2019. This poem won unmade bed But it’s too late to coax life into you, and I still have moments first place in the QVCC English category preserved somehow—not taken by the too late when I think I have hit the of the 12th Annual Julius Sokenu Poetry fire. to wake you up and take you home. “send” button and I have Awards in 2019. I have tightened the You looked as if you were sleeping, not. The Editor, always spacing. they said— Despite making mistakes in previously under the pressure of a smoke inhalation: “She never felt a printed poems, I have enjoyed sharing deadline, has to ask me They Said thing.” the work of local poets with you. I think where it is. Red-faced, but By Genie Johnson we are open to poetry because it requires fortunately alone at my I don’t know how they could presume us to condense our words and expand our desk, my heart beats fast. I We heard about it on the morning such a thing about you thoughts. hope I have saved the 600- news I mean, for as long as I knew you NANCY WEISS word piece and not erased as if you were a common stranger. you felt every single thing. With two shots of vaccine in my sys- it. I find it. Hit “send” and There was no carefully worded phone tem, I am happily out in the world once promise myself that I will call, Since childhood you craved favor again. I squeeze my grandchildren so improve. no buffer from you name’s confirma- and recognition, you fervently tried tightly that they protest, but I can’t help In a recent column, I made a mistake. tion. to persuade us all to listen, but with myself. I want face-to-face encounters In sharing a fine poem by Woodstock calloused ears your friends and family with old friends and time in public plac- resident Genie Johnson, I left out a stan- Just a picture of your charred brown fixed iron tongues against you. es. When I see people, we talk longer and za. Through Jon Andersen, Professor of house, more intensely than in the past, but we English at Quinebaug Valley Community video of the blazing destruction, the It’s why you turned to vodka, isn’t it? have all been changed by the months of College, and my contact with the winners torn To hush your beaten beating heart; isolation. of the Julius Sokenu Award and other testimony of your next-door neighbor, there was never any chance for you to Technology will always bedevil me, but poetry awards, I was graciously alerted words rise. I am grateful the connections it provided. to the error. I felt awful. I wanted to broadcast through the screen to us as if Not only was there no smoke alarm— I fumble around on my computer and I celebrate poets and poetry and instead they were stricken you were passed out drunk, they said. still can’t operate the television efficient- I offered something in print that was from a blacksmith’s hammer. ly, but I am grateful I can share what I wrong. 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He also owned April 23, 2021 at The Davis Place in in which she was a member of unit 50 10, 1926, in Norwich, and operated his own Killingly, CT with her loving family Auxiliary. CT to Charles and business for 26 years, by her side, after a Her greatest joy in life was her Marie Grenier. He is “Al’s Superette” and battle with Dementia. Family. Anna is survived by her chil- survived by his wife took pride in every- She was born May 16, dren: 5 daughters: Bonita King (Steve) of Joyce Grenier, daugh- thing he did. Al was 1932 in Hubbardton, NC, Donna Spink (Peter), Anna Bryant ter Debra Savoie, a loving and devoted VT. Anna was the and Mary Freeland all of CT, Paula son Scott Grenier, 2 husband, father and daughter or Frank White (Herbert) of MA. 2 sons: Frank stepdaughters, 1 step- grandfather. He was and Pauline Farkas. Thayer (Beth) of CT and John Thayer son, granddaughters extremely hard-work- Anna met the love (Lisa) of VT, her sisters Betty Benson Jennifer Savoie and ing and selfless. of her life Chester (Gus) of NY and Edna Lawrence of CT Stephanie Donovan and 4 great grand- Everyone who knew him respected “Ted” Thayer on a brother Robert Farkas (Lola) of VT, daughters that he adored. He is also him and admired his character. He the school playground. They married 24 grandchildren, 39 great grandchil- survived by his sister Alma Lenz. AL was a very special man who will be September 8, 1951 in Bridport, VT. dren and 8 great-great grandchild. She was a member of the Navy serving in sorely missed and fondly remembered. Together they celebrated 59 Amazing was predeceased by an infant brother World War II. He was a proud member Services will be private. years until Ted’s passing in 2011. In her Frank, a son Chester Thayer 3rd, a of the CT State Police as an auxiliary tillinghastfh.com younger years, Anna worked at The daughter-in-law April Bourn Thayer Trak Inn, Bomoseen, VT doing laun- and grandson Christopher Michael dry. Throughout her life Anna lived Thayer, son-in-law’s: George Freeland in Hubbardton, Poultney, Fair Haven and Terry Bryant. Pamela S. Verheggen, 73 and Castleton all in VT and Eastford, Viewing Hour was Wednesday Enfield – Pamela S. (Surprenant) Poultney, VT, Heather and her hus- CT. Anna always had a smile on her April 28th 11:30-12:30 at Smith and Verheggen, 73, of Green Valley Dr., band Mark; and grandson Zachary of face and loved everybody. Anyone that Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove formerly of North Grosvenordale., died Bradenton, FL; her brothers, Dennis knew Anna well, knew of her love for Street, Putnam, CT. Graveside service Sunday, April 25, 2021 at her home. Surprenant of Medfield, MA, and Dolls. She would make an old doll new followed at 1pm at Grove Cemetery, Beloved wife of William F. Verheggen. Richard Surprenant of Thompson. again from her finds at thrift stores and Eastford, CT. Memorial contributions Born in North Grosvenordale, she was Funeral services are private and have yard sales by knitting clothes for them can be made to Tatum’s Totes, 175 W the daughter of the late Henry E. and been entrusted to the Valade Funeral and donating them to non-profits. She Ridge Ter, Rutland, VT 07501. Share a Alice (Aucoin) Surprenant. Home and Crematory, 23 Main St., N. loved to knit, play cards, play Bingo memory at smithandwalkerfh.com Mrs. Verheggen was retired after Grosvenordale. For memorial dona- 45 years in the Banking Industry and tions, please donate to the Enfield Food enjoyed volunteering at the Enfield Shelf, Inc., P.O. Box 699, Enfield, CT Food Shelf. 06083. For memorial guestbook please Gregory E. Hetu, 73 Pam is survived by her husband, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. PUTNAM, CT – Gregory E. Hetu, readily available to help those in need. William Verheggen of Enfield; her chil- 73, passed away suddenly at home on Gregory will be deeply missed by dren, Kevin and his husband David of Friday February 12, 2021. his three brothers: Arthur Benway of Gregory was born Abington, CT, Ronald Hetu of Missouri, in Putnam, CT on and Richard Muldoon and his wife Roland Demers, Sr., 89 April 24, 1947, son of Karen of Cranston, RI; three sisters: the late Arthur and Joyce Davis of Thompson, CT, Donna NORTH GROSVENORDALE- Roland and casinos. Gladys (Benway) Olsen of Putnam, CT, and Patricia Demers, Sr., 89, of Forest Hill Dr., passed In addition to his wife, Roland is sur- Hetu; he lived in the Wing of Danielson, CT; he also leaves away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at vived by his sons, Roland Demers, Jr. Pomfret and Putnam his best friend and longtime caregiver Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, and his wife Linda of N. Grosvenordale, areas for all his life. Steve Coderre of Putnam, CT, as well as MA. He was the loving and Todd Demers and his girlfriend Gregory was a long- many nieces, nephews, relatives, and husband of Beatrice Maureen Brown of Quinebaug; his time member of the dear friends. (Wetherbee) Demers daughter, Debbie Despelteau and her Abington Congregational Church; he A graveside service will be held at for 70 years. Born in husband John of Thompson; six grand- was also one of the dedicated mem- 11:00 am on Saturday May 8, 2021 at the Thompson, he was the children and 11 great grandchildren. bers of the Interfaith Stitchers of the Abington Cemetery son of the late Ulric He was predeceased by his son, the late Westfield Congregation Church in Funeral arrangements have been and Diana (Marcoux) Michael Demers. Danielson. Gregory helped to make entrusted to the care of the Shaw- Demers. Funeral arrangements are private countless hats for newborn babies at Majercik Funeral Home. Roland worked and have been entrusted to the Valade the Day-Kimball birthing Center; he A guest book is available at www. as a supervisor and Funeral Home and Crematory, 23 Main also helped make hats for local shelters shaw-majercik.com where you may machine operator for Webster Spring St., N. Grosvenordale. Memorial dona- to bring warmth to those less fortunate. offer condolences, share a fond mem- Co. for 45 years. tions may be made to Community Fire Despite his physical ailments, Gregory ory, or light a candle in remembrance He enjoyed fishing, hunting and Company. For memorial guestbook was a very upbeat and loving person of Gregory. going on trips to aviation museums visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. who valued his independence and was

BLANCHETTE lessly for a while he finally found the continued from page A8 grove of trees he was looking for. When he was out of earshot, I said to Janet, ing jacks. It was a good plan as the “did you see him looking at his phone? bull ignored us completely and focused I think he was lost.” his unmitigated hatred on Roberto. “Yup and just think, we could have Finally, after what seemed like min- gotten lost by ourselves for free,” she utes, but was probably only seconds, said the bull wandered off down the trail. “Yeah, but it wouldn’t have been Roberto got up, brushed off his dignity nearly as much fun,” I replied. Contact Mikaela Today, and we continued up the trail. As we approached the end of the Soon Roberto began cutting diago- trail Roberto flopped down on a - -  , E.  nally across the side of the mountain patch of grass. Must be yoga time I and we realized we were no longer on thought. Instead, he lit a cigarette and a trail. We reached a grove of trees, announced, “You guys are in way bet- but they were the wrong trees. Roberto ter shape than I am.” Reflecting on the turned around and headed back the hike later that night, I remembered the other way. Eventually he decided to rest of the words to the Stone’s song. go straight up the side of the nearly And it wasn’t about getting frustrated. vertical face, and we had to hold onto This was hiking in South America after the grass to keep from tipping over all. It was “Sometimes you get what backward. Every now and then I saw you need.” him surreptitiously looking at his cell phone. After wandering around aim- Dennis R. Blanchette is an environ- mental engineer and travel writer.

MOORE I encourage all of us that were born continued from page A8 before the computer boom to continue learning. You’re never too old and your So, what is positive about all this? I certainly smarter than my two TV’s. didn’t give up and figured it out. We Learn a game or a task your phone can are never too old to learn and if we are do. Get on a computer and learn some- optimistic and keep working on the thing today you didn’t know yesterday. problem, we can solve it. Although my television experience And what did I learn from all this? has been a struggle, and still is at times, Well ... I don’t think the term “Smart the computer in its many forms is here TV” is fully accurate. I find both of my to stay. Get online, stumble around televisions to be less intelligent than and learn to do something fun. You Alexa (Amazon) or my iPhone. I guess can expand your horizons ... and your my TVs could be classified as learning grandkids will be impressed! Francois “Lem” Lemieux impaired, but that’s okay. They both now perform as needed when I have all Gary W. Moore is a freelance col- the remotes at my disposal. umnist, speaker, and author of three A graveside service The world is constantly changing books including the award-winning, around us, and we can choose to be lost critically acclaimed, “Playing with the with full within it or to keep up. I decided to keep Enemy.” Follow Gary on Twitter @ up. What about you? GaryWMoore721 and at www.garyw- military honors for moore.com. Francois “Lem” Lemieux will be held on Saturday May 8, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, CT. tillinghast .com V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, May 7, 2021 • A11 Baseball antique and auction news

There is some promising many pieces from my per- news for local antique shows. sonal collection of local base- After all three Brimfield shows ball historical memorabilia were cancelled last year due to to the Worcester Red Sox to the pandemic, Brimfield will be displayed in Polar Park. A be reopening, although it will large display piece of the 1880 be on a limited basis. Many of Worcester Worcesters team will the fields have opted to remain be the highlight of the exhibit. closed for the May show. The Lee Richmond is pictured who website thebrimfiedshow.com pitched the first perfect game lists Brimfield Auction Acres ANTIQUES, in baseball, along with the rest (formerly J & J) as the lone of his team. I have also loaned May show. It will open from COLLECTIBLES the Worcester Red Sox a letter May 12 through May 15. Expect from the 1880 Worcester team to see more fields open for the & ESTATES requesting to be admitted to July and September shows. the National League. There are There has been a lot of recent WAYNE TUISKULA many other items with Hall of antique news from outside of Famers Jesse Burkett, Gabby our area as well. A 1794 “No Hartnett, Connie Mack, and Stars Flowing Hair Dollar’’ far exceed- Sliding Billy Hamilton. Other great ed expectations when it sold at auction local players photos, programs from last month. ESPN reported that “while the Blackstone Valley League, and local it closely resembles silver dollars that industrial league teams will also be were later minted in Philadelphia, it gets included. People who tour Polar Park its name because it is missing stars.” will be able to see the exhibit in the DCU It sailed past the $350,000 to $500,000 Club. I am always looking to acquire estimate, reaching $840,000. The reason local baseball memorabilia from major that ESPN reported on the sale of a league, minor league, and industrial rare coin is because it was previously league teams for my collection. I hope to owned by Texas Rangers co-chairman see you in the stands at Polar Park this Bob Simpson. summer. In other baseball related auction news, Our online auction of sports and non- a Honus Wagner T206 tobacco baseball sports cards all from one estate will soon card will be offered with a $1 million be running. Our multi-estate online starting bid in an auction ending this auction with Rock memorabilia from month, according to a Bleacher Report James Brown, Elvis Presley, Janice article. David Sax of Smithsonian Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and other famous Magazine told the Bleacher Report that, performers will begin this month and “it’s believed that Wagner demanded end on June 9. We are nearing the dead- the ATC pull his card from circulation line for accepting quality consignments because he didn’t want anyone else prof- for this auction. The third session of iting from his likeness.” Other sources model trains, die-cast cars, and other have reported that Wagner didn’t like toys is currently running and ends on tobacco and refused to allow his image May 12. See our Web site for details on on tobacco cards. NJ.com reported that upcoming events: https://centralmas- a different Honus Wagner card sold for sauctions.com. $3.25 million at auction last year. There is more baseball memorabilia Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111) news closer to home. I have loaned Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen- [email protected]

DKH “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity worry about food insecurity too.” or monetary donation to the pantry, continued from page A1 to partner with IHSP,” said Caitlyn “Food insecurity is a pressing issue in contact Day Kimball Healthcare’s Sward, registered dietitian nutrition- our community and impacts the health Development Office at (860) 928-7141. IHSP, on a monthly basis, Daily Bread ist, Day Kimball Healthcare. “The work and well-being of many, especially To learn more about Interfaith is supplying Caitlyn’s Cupboard with that Daily Bread does in the commu- those with chronic health conditions,” Human Services of Putnam Food fruit/vegetable and dairy coupons to be nity is tremendous, and this partner- said Kyle Kramer, chief executive offi- Pantry, Daily Bread, visit www.ihsp- redeemed at local grocery stores. One ship will only further the good they do. cer, Day Kimball Healthcare. “At DKH, putnam.org. hundred packets of these coupons were Daily Bread’s partnership will help our our goal is ensuring that patients don’t About Day Kimball Healthcare given to eligible Cancer Center patients cancer patients access fresh produce, have to choose between paying for their Day Kimball Healthcare is a non- in the month of March alone. Funding as well as provide purchasing opportu- medications and treatment and buying profit community healthcare system in support of this partnership comes nities for Caitlyn’s Cupboard through groceries for themselves and their fam- composed of Day Kimball Hospital, Day from the Community Foundation of the Connecticut Food Bank. This ben- ily. Our partnership with IHSP helps Kimball Medical Group, Day Kimball Eastern Connecticut. efit alone will stretch every monetary eliminate some of those difficult choic- Healthcare at Home, and health- In return, Caitlyn’s Cupboard is donation the pantry receives.” es for our patients and demonstrates care centers in Danielson, Dayville, offering nutrition education program- “IHSP is so happy to partner with the critical role that local food pantries Plainfield, and Putnam. Its service area ming to Daily Bread clients to further DKH Hematology/Oncology and and healthcare providers can play in includes Northeast Connecticut as well increase their capacity to adopt healthy Caitlyn’s Cupboard,” said Ann Kathi improving outcomes for the most vul- as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode food choices and habits. IHSP has also Peterson, program coordinator and nerable in our community.” Island communities. Day Kimball ordered food for the Cupboard from the Karen Osbrey, president, IHSP. “We Caitlyn’s Cupboard accepts shelf-sta- Healthcare’s comprehensive network Connecticut Food Bank and Feeding all share the same goal of providing ble food and financial contributions employs more than 1,000 staff including America® to help reduce the pantry’s healthy food choices to those in need. including grocery store gift card dona- nearly 300 associated, highly skilled operating costs. These patients have enough going on tions. For more information about physicians, surgeons and specialists. in their lives, they shouldn’t have to Caitlyn’s Cupboard or to make a food Its Web site is www.daykimball.org. LEGALS TOWN OF THOMPSON 5: To authorize the Board of Directors ing decision. ciary at the address below. Failure to ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS to fill any vacancies that may occur PZC Application #21-04 Applicant promptly present any such claim may LEGAL NOTICE during this year. Keith & Karolyn Champagne, Proper- result in the loss of rights to recover on The Thompson Zoning Board of Ap- 6: To transact any other business ty Owner Charles Adam, 230 Pleasant such claim. peals will hold a Public Hearing on proper to come before such annual St., Seekonk, MA, for property located Brenda Duquette, Clerk Monday, May 10, 2021 beginning at meeting. at 1321 Thompson Avenue, Map 114, The fiduciary is: 7:00PM via Zoom. 7: To waive any property tax in and Block 24, Lot 54, Zone RRAD, request Ronald Kingsbury, 48 Kingsbury Rd, ZBA Application #21-02-Bates Auto amount less than $5.00. for a 2-lot subdivision. Approved Thompson, CT 06277 Parts, Inc., Owner of Record Line- 8: To authorize the Board of Directors Respectfully submitted, Attorney: ERNEST J COTNOIR, house Road LLC, c/o Maher and Cot- to exempt motor vehicles from being Joseph Parodi-Brown, Chairman MAHER AND COTNOIR noir, PO Box 187, Putnam, CT, prop- taxed by the district as provided in May 7, 2021 163 PROVIDENCE STREET erty located at 64 Linehouse Rd, Map Connecticut General Statutes, Section PUTNAM, CT 06260 38, Block 71 and 71B, Lot 13 and 5, 7-328b. NOTICE TO CREDITORS May 7, 2021 Zone RRAD. This is an application pur- Cheryl Lukowski, Clerk/Treasurer ESTATE OF Carl J Anderson (21- suant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 14-67 May 7, 2021 00134)The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS for approval to use the premises for the of the Court of Probate, District of ESTATE OF Richard P, Waido (21- operation or maintenance of a motor TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Northeast Probate Court, by decree 00153) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge vehicle recycler’s yard or motor vehicle The Planning & Zoning Commission dated April 22, 2021, ordered that all of the Court of Probate, District of recycler’s business. has scheduled a Public Hearing for claims must be presented to the fidu- Northeast Probate Court, by decree File may be reviewed on line, Town of Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 7:45 ciary at the address below. Failure to dated April 29, 2021, ordered that all Thompson website, Zoning Board of p.m., for application #648-04-32 – 115 promptly present any such claim may claims must be presented to the fidu- Appeals. Written communication will be Center Cemetery Road – Theresa result in the loss of rights to recover on ciary at the address below. Failure to accepted prior to the meeting Goulet & Tim and Danielle Heersink such claim. promptly present any such claim may Respectfully submitted, – new activity on a scenic road to be Brenda Duquette, Clerk result in the loss of rights to recover on Kevin Beno, Chairman held in accordance with the Governor’s The fiduciary is: such claim. April 30, 2021 Executive Order 7B, conducted as a Lindsay Anderson, 203 Arvidson Rd., Alysia Casiano, Clerk May 7, 2021 web-based virtual meeting via Zoom. Woodstock, CT 06281 The fiduciary is: Login information will be contained on May 7, 2021 June M. Suleski, Orient Heights Fire District the agenda found at the Woodstockct. c/o MARK R BROUILLARD (attor- Notice of Annual Meeting gov website. NOTICE TO CREDITORS ney for June M. Suleski), ST ONGE The inhabitants of the Orient Heights Chairman Jeffrey Gordon, M.D. ESTATE OF Gail S. McElroy (21-00138) & BROUILLARD, 50 ROUTE 171, Fire District who are legally entitled May 7, 2021 The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the WOODSTOCK, CT 06281, to vote therein are hereby earned to May 14, 2021 Court of Probate, District of Northeast (860)928-0481. meet at the Killingly Public Library Probate Court, by decree dated April May 7, 2021 Community Room located on Westcott TOWN OF KILLINGLY 23, 2021, ordered that all claims must Road on Monday May 10, 2021 at 7:00 The Audit Report of the Town of Killing- be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- Witches Wood Tax District, PM daylight savings time. This being ly for the fiscal year ending June 30, dress below. Failure to promptly pres- Woodstock, CT the annual meeting to be held for the 2020 as prepared by Mahoney Sabol ent any such claim may result in the Notice of Annual Meeting following purposes. & Company, LLP, Certified Public Ac- loss of rights to recover on such claim. The Annual Meeting of the Witches ***PLEASE NOTE FACE COVERINGS countants, is on file in Killingly Town Woods Tax District will be held on Fri- WILL BE REQUIRED AS WELL AS Clerk’s Office, 172 Main Street, Kill- Alysia Casiano, Clerk day, May 21, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The SOCIAL DISTANCING DUE TO ingly, CT, and is available for public The fiduciary is: meeting will be held on ZOOM (see COVID RESTRICTIONS*** inspection in accordance with Section Kevin J. McElroy, below) and in person at Congregation 1: To hear and act upon the budget 7-394 of the Connecticut General Stat- c/o JAMIE DAVIS ALEMAN (attorney Church of Eastford, 8 Church Street, of expense for the year July 1, 2021 utes. for Kevin J McElroy), LAW OFFICE OF Eastford, CT 06042. to June 30,2022 as prepared by the Elizabeth M. Wilson JAMIE DAVIS ALEMAN, LLC, Join Zoom Meeting Board of Directors and to make the Killingly Town Clerk 559 HARTFORD PlKE, SUITE 208, https://us02web.zoom.us necessary appropriations. May 7, 2021 DAYVILLE, CT 06241, (860)591-8880. j/86391273054?pwd=dGNBLzlu- 2: To Levy a tax sufficient to meet the May 7, 2021 OWtWZGNUNkVzaTZRY1BMdz09 requirements of the District for running TOWN OF THOMPSON Meeting ID: 863 9127 3054 expenses. PLANNING AND ZONING NOTICE TO CREDITORS Passcode: 108532 3: To authorize the Board of Directors COMMISSION ESTATE OF William J. Kingsbury (21- Phyllis Bonneau to enter into a contract with the Borough LEGAL NOTICE 00125) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge Communication, WWTD of Danielson to provide fire protection The Thompson Planning and Zoning of the Court of Probate, District of May 7, 2021 for this district. Commission held a Regular Meeting Northeast Probate Court, by decree 4: To elect a President, Vice-President, on Monday, April 26, 2021 via ZOOM dated April 29, 2021, ordered that all Board of Directors and Clerk/Treasurer. at 7:00 PM and rendered the follow- claims must be presented to the fidu- A12 • Friday, May 7, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Woodstock Academy names co-valedictorians

WOODSTOCK —The Woodstock next year at University of California – Academy recently announced their Los Angeles. 2020-2021 co-valedictorians, Zhiyan Bove, from Woodstock, has been a (Stella) Du and Ethan Bove. student at The Woodstock Academy for Du, from Foshan Guangdong, China, four years. Along with achieving high has been a student at The Woodstock honors in the classroom, Bove has also Academy for four years. She has worked been a key member of the Nationally- hard to make the educational and cul- ranked Woodstock Academy Model tural transition to both The Woodstock United Nations team. He is also a mem- Academy and the United States. Du ber of the boy’s lacrosse team amongst has achieved high honors for all four a number of clubs at The Academy. years at The Academy and has been a Additionally, Bove is an active member member of a variety of clubs such as of the community where he strives to Photo Courtesy the Medical club, Science Olympiad, help better the lives of those around Pictured, left to right: Head of School Christopher Sandford, Ethan Bove, Zhiyan (Stella) Du, and Class Council. Additionally, Du him and embodies the school’s mission Associate Head of School Holly Singleton ’86. is a member of over 6 Honor Societies of growing into a global citizen. He at WA. Prior to the pandemic, Du plans to attend Northeastern University for grades 9–12 and postgraduates locat- tunities through a rigorous curriculum earned a biology internship at Harvard in Boston next school year. ed in Woodstock, CT. The mission of and a variety of programs in order to Secondary School working with a The Woodstock Academy is an inde- The Woodstock Academy is to prepare cultivate the necessary skills to become Harvard Medical School Doctor. She pendent, day and boarding, co-educa- all students by providing diverse oppor- lifelong learners and global citizens. will continue her educational journey tional, college preparatory high school Town of Thompson Eastern’s 21st seeks resident input on CREATE conference affordable housing plan available online THOMPSON — The ing a workable Plan is Library, 934 Riverside Dr. WILLIMANTIC — Eastern the arts, sciences and humanities. Oral Town of Thompson is to meet the priorities of North Grosvenordale Connecticut State University’s 21st and poster presentations explore such the recipient of a grant residents. A survey draft- Post Office, 831 Riverside annual CREATE conference is being topics as COVID-19’s effect on relation- from the Connecticut ed by project consultants Dr. presented online for the second year in ships; social media’s impact on the Department of Housing Tyche Planning & Policy Quinebaug Post Office, a row. CREATE stands for “Celebrating body; the brain’s microbiome; queer art to develop an Affordable Group is available on-line 734 Quinebaug Rd. Research and Creative Activity at throughout history; freedom of speech Housing Plan. The grants and in hard-copy at sev- Thompson Hill Post Eastern” and is the University’s pre- and the use of political cartoons versus were awarded to help eral locations throughout Office, 366 Thompson Hill mier showcase of undergraduate memes; virtual reality modeling as a bring all of Connecticut’s Thompson. All residents Rd. research and creative activity. The pub- tool to teach children with autism; and communities into bet- are encouraged to access Tyche Planning & lic is invited to visit the 2021 CREATE more. ter alignment with the Survey Monkey site or fill Policy Group joins Web site at https://www.easternct.edu/ Performing arts presentations include requirements of C.G.S. out a paper copy to pro- Thompson’s Director of create/create-2021/create-2021.html to videos produced by students studying 8-30j, which requires that vide their input, ahead Planning & Development view the variety of student projects. music, theatre, new media and film every municipality write of development of the and a project team “Despite these extraordinary times, studies presenting music and dance per- such a Plan every five Plan. All responses are made up of members of Eastern students have again risen to formances, documentaries, day-in-the- years. completely confidential. the Housing Authority the occasion to present their work in a life and other short video projects. Art The goal of the local The survey will be open Commission, Planning virtual format,” says Eastern President presentations include brand and pack- project team is to cre- throughout the month of & Zoning Commission, Elsa Nunez in the welcome video on age designs, public service announce- ate a Plan that reflects May. Economic Development the CREATE homepage. “This website ments and other digital artworks. Thompson’s unique Find the survey online Commission, Mill Sites showcases an outstanding set of post- The CREATE 2021 website also pro- needs while simultane- here: https://www. Redevelopment Advisory ers, oral presentation, visual art, per- files two students - Olivia Anderson ously mapping a path surveymonkey.com/r/ Committee and the formances and more The work being ‘21 and Hannah Beazoglou ‘21 - who to develop the kinds of ThompsonHousing Or Board of Selectmen. showcased here is not only of high qual- received this year’s President’s Award housing options that will fill out your paper copy Presentation of a final ity, but it is rare among undergraduate for outstanding research projects, as serve residents at all and drop it at any of draft to the public is circles.” well as two faculty members - History stages of life, and across the following locations: anticipated in autumn of This year’s CREATE features more Professor Thomas Balcerski and income levels. Thompson Town Hall, 2021. than 75 students from all academic Marketing/Management Professor One of the most import- 815 Riverside Dr. majors who present projects spanning Fatma Pakdil - who received this year’s ant elements in creat- Thompson Public faculty Mentor Awards. WEAVER continued from page A1

of each other. Community Kitchens has ATTENTION been doing that for years so fundraising for them was an easy choice.” The Community Kitchen at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock is now distributing 150-160 free meals along with bags of groceries, produce, WOODSTOCK and baked goods every Monday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cars line up along Cemetery Road all the way back to the MAY 11th •12-8pm Woodstock Academy as they wait to be served. Weaver’s Woodstock marathon fund- raiser was joyful and creative and fun. She was assisted by her sister Jessica Weaver Boose, who helped with the social media, creating movie-trailer type videos to promote the fundraiser. Nikki Auger, winemaker and owner at Taylor Brooke Winery—which spon- sored the event—assisted with plan- ning the marathon route and was one of several friends who helped to pace Seana during the run. The date of the marathon fundrais- er--Saturday, April 24—was Seana’s birthday. Her goal was to run the 26.2 miles in 4:24 since it was April 24. She made it in 4:20! “Seana Weaver is an amazing young woman,” said Pat Monahan, president of Community Kitchens of NECT. “She set her goals higher this year, and she exceeded them. Our Community Kitchen volunteers couldn’t do what we do without people like Seana.” Donations may be made directly to Community Kitchens of Northeastern Connecticut, Inc. by going to their weib- site at communitycitchensnect.org and VOTE clicking on “DONATE,” or by mail- ing a check to them at P.O. Box 502, Danielson, CT 06239. TOWN HALL OR ABSENTEE REFERENDUM V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, May 7, 2021 • A13 A14 • Friday, May 7, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS EDUCATION BRIEFS

ety recognizes students who stimulate Honor Society (KME) on April 23. Eastern student Kristen interest in the field of communication, Among the students inducted was into political science honor promote and encourage professional senior James Hemeon of Pomfret Moseley honored at development, explore opportunities for Center, who majors in Computer society graduate study and more. To be eligible, Science and Mathematics. Communication Department’s students must have completed at least Established in 1931, KME recognizes WILLIMANTIC — The Political 12 semester hours of communication students who have excelled in the field Science Department at Eastern Celebration of Excellence study, have a GPA of at least 3.25, be in of mathematics. Eastern’ Beta chapter Connecticut State University inducted the upper 35 percent of their graduating was created in 1981. To be eligible, stu- 14 students into Pi Sigma Alpha, the WILLIMANTIC — Eastern class and display commitment to the dents must major in mathematics, have international honor society for political Connecticut State University’s field of communication. a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, a major science, on April 28. Communication Department held its GPA of 3.3 and complete at least two 300- Among the inductees was Brandon annual Celebration of Excellence on level mathematics courses at Eastern. Gaudreau of Rogers, a senior majoring April 28. This event inducted 30 new Eastern student James A degree in mathematics will prepare in Political Science. students into the Lambda Pi Eta nation- students for a range of career options To be inducted, students must have al honor society for communication Hemeon of Pomfret Center in business, industry, government and at least a junior standing with an over- and recognized additional students for education. The Mathematics major at all 3.4 GPA, as well as a 3.2 GPA in the excellence in radio, journalism, televi- inducted into mathematics Eastern offers new concentrations in political science major. sion, video production, research and actuarial science, data science, mathe- Founded in 1920, Pi Sigma Alpha has leadership. honor society matical structures and application and been active for more than 100 years to Among those honored was senior mathematics for teachers. support members with a shared inter- Kristen Moseley of Plainfield, who WILLIMANTIC — Eastern est in politics and government. Both majors in Communication. Moseley is Connecticut State University’s students and faculty are involved in a 2021 inductee. Mathematical Sciences Department Eastern Student Brandon the society, which recognizes academic Established at Eastern in 2005, inducted 19 students into the excellence, offers scholarships for grad- Lambda Pi Eta is the official commu- Connecticut Beta Chapter of the Kappa Gaudreau of Rogers inducted uate students and provides opportuni- nication honor society with 400 active Mu Epsilon National Mathematics ties for student leadership. chapters worldwide. This honor soci- Car strikes utility pole in Putnam

PUTNAM — On April 29 at 8:13 vehicle, was transported to Day Kimball p.m., the Putnam Emergency Dispatch Hospital for minor injuries by Putnam Center received a 911 call reporting EMS. that a car had struck a utility pole in Kennedy Drive in the area of the the area of Kennedy Drive and Bundy accident was closed for a period of time Street. Officers with the Putnam Police until Eversource could secure the bro- Department, Putnam Fire Department, ken pole. The timeline for repair of the and Putnam EMS responded to the pole is unknown at this time. scene. This case remains open pending fur- Through on scene investigation it was ther investigation. Anyone with infor- determined that a 2007 Honda Accord mation or who may have witnessed being operated by a 28-year-old resident this accident are asked to contact Sgt. of Putnam was traveling southbound Louis Cinque of the Putnam Police on Kennedy Drive, and for unknown Department at 860-928-6565. Tips can reasons lost control of the vehicle and also be called in to the tip line at 860-963- struck the utility pole at the corner 0000 or at our Web site, www.putnam- of Kennedy Drive and Bundy St. The police.com. driver, who was the sole occupant of the

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