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MAKING THE TRANSITION Killingly High grad serves aboard combat ship

DAYVILLE — Littoral combat ships were first introduced more than a decade ago to the naval fleet to increase forward presence and complete diverse missions. Petty Officer Second Class Janna Mullaly, a boatswain’s mate, who is respon- sible for anchoring, mooring and driving the ship, is one of the sailors serving aboard USS Jackson, homeported in San Diego. “Being a boatswain’s mate forces us to work hard,” said Mullaly, from Dayville. “There is a lot of labor work and leadership involved and you have to have the technical expertise. There is a lot of high risk so you have to know what you are doing.” Mullaly is a 2013 Killingly High School graduate and according to her the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Dayville. “Dayville taught me to Courtesy photo have close relationships with Killingly High alumnus Janna Mullaly my family and friends,” said Mullaly. “Being in the Navy, ity and security of the United Jackson is 418 feet long, 104 you apply that with your ship- States is directly linked to a feet wide and weighs 3,104 mates because you don’t have strong and ready Navy. pounds when fully loaded. any family here.” Littoral combat ships are The ship is equipped with two Charlie Lentz photo With more than 90 percent of considered the future of the gas turbine engines, two die- DAYVILLE — Woodstock Academy’s Hallie Saracina, dark jersey, all trade traveling by sea, and Navy because of their techno- sel engines and four waterjets, attempts a shot on the fast break as Killingly High’s Trinity Angel 95 percent of the world’s inter- logically advanced engineer- allowing it to navigate the defends on Monday, Feb. 17, at Killingly High School. Woodstock national phone and internet ing and versatility to deter water at 47 knots. won 49-42. High school sports coverage begins on page B-1 of The traffic carried through fiber multiple threats. Jackson is According to Admiral Mike Villager sports section. optic cables lying on the ocean named after the capital city in Gilday, the Chief of Naval floor, Navy officials continue Mississippi and has a crew of Turn To NAVY page A2 to emphasize that the prosper- 40 sailors. Expansion planned for Pomfret Public Library

BY KAREN BUTERA “With more space our little said May. FOR THE VILLAGER library can continue to be the The size of the addition is fixture we all need,” Cerrone planned to be 2,000 square POMFRET — Pomfret said. feet. To prepare in advance, Public Library kicked off its “Plans for the expansion the parking lot had to double planned expansion with an started five years ago. Things from 12 spaces to 24. The lot informational session on Feb. really started to move for- for the increase was donat- 6. The library originated in ward about six months ago,” ed by the Pomfret School. A 1911. Since then times have said Jan May, library clerk. new septic system was also changed and the population A grant from the State needed. has grown. An expansion was Library Board was approved “I am excited that part of long overdue in order to meet in November of 2018 in the the addition will include a the demands of the town. The amount of $421,800. From children’s activity room. anticipated ground-breaking there many behind the scene Children’s programs are date is hoped for next year. elements had to be planned. about half of what we do at Attorney Kate Cerrone is The library has to come up the library. Right now during chairperson of the expansion. with matching funds. More story time everyone is prac- Library Director Laurie Bell than half of the money needed tically on top of each other. offered a visual tour using has been raised by reaching We have between 15 and 20 cards. Cerrone talked about out to businesses in the com- children here for story time how the Pomfret Library is a munity. on Thursdays. Both the noise resource in town. The Library “Some additional rooms and children spill out in the Board, Friends of the Library, that are planned will be a main area,” said Children’s Staff, Town Selectmen and lounge area, like a living Program Manage Heather Karen Butera photo community members were room space. There will also Reilly. invited to the kickoff. be a lecture hall, concert Heather Reilly, left, Children’s Program Manager, and Jan May, Library space called a great room,” Clerk Danielson Legion names oratorical winners

participated in this prepared oration as well Lucas Johnson will highly structured event. as a three to five minute now move on to the The Constitutional oration on a randomly District competition, Speech Contest was assigned constitutional which will be held on developed in the 1930’s, amendment. Saturday, Feb. 22, at primarily to instill a Lucas Johnson, a 9 a.m. at Woodstock better knowledge and sophomore at Ellis Academy’s South appreciation of the Tech, was the winner, Campus/Loos Center of Constitution of the with a speech enti- the Arts. The public is United States in high tled “The Dangers invited to the Feb. 22 school students, but also of Constitutional event. The winner of Courtesy photo to develop leadership Ignorance”. Second that contest will com- qualities, the ability to place was awarded to pete in the Department Front row, from left, winner Lucas Johnson, second place Cole Russell, third place Chloe think and speak clear- Cole Russell and third Contest on March 7 Robinson. Standing, from left: Charlie Crowley, Bob Lee, Ray Rochefort, Tom Gaylord, ly and the preparation place to Chloe Robinson. at the State Police Georgette Rohrig, Bob Kelly, Bruce Kohl, Joanne Crowley, Mark Dauphinais. and George for acceptance of the Post 21 Commander Academy in Meriden, Milette. duties, responsibilities, Charles Crowley empha- and the winner there DANIELSON — Leo Danielson held a high High School entitled “A rights and privileges of sized that “these three will move on to the J. L’Homme / William school oratorical schol- Constitutional Speech American citizenship. students are all winners National competition, to F. Burdick American arship program on Feb. Contest.” Three stu- Each contestant is by their interest in and be held in Indianapolis. Legion Post 21 in 3 at Ellis Technical dents from Ellis Tech charged with delivering willingness to partici- an eight to 10 minute pate in this contest”. A2 • Friday, February 21, 2020 Villager Newspapers Putnam police nab Police Logs Editor’s note: The information 157 Breakneck Hill Road, contained in these police logs Dayville, was charged with fugitives from justice was obtained through either press violating property. releases or public documents kept by the Connecticut State Police POMFRET CENTER PUTNAM — On Feb. 14 at Troop D and the Putnam Police approximately 7:20 a.m. mem- Feb. 12 Department and is considered the Heather Crossman, 37, of 65 bers of the Putnam Police account of the police. All subjects Department, with assistance Freedly Road, Pomfret, was are considered innocent until prov- charged with issuing a bad from law enforcement officials en guilty in a court of law. If a case from Massachusetts, arrested check in the amount of $500 is dismissed in court or the party is or less. two Putnam men who are current- found to be innocent, The Villager, ly wanted on outstanding arrest with proper documentation, will NORTH warrants in the Commonwealth update the log at the request of GROSVENORDALE of Massachusetts. the party. Police arrested Brian Perez, 43, Feb. 12 of 10 Pomfret Street in Putnam Justin B. Scott, 30, of 19 and Michael Nazario, 49, of 8 Market Lane, Apt. 7, No. Pomfret Street in Putnam. Perez TROOP D Grosvenordale, was charged and Nazario were taken into with risk of injury to a child, custody and charged with being disorderly conduct, assault Fugitives from Justice based on BROOKLYN in the 3rd degree. the extraditable arrest warrants from Massachusetts charging Feb. 4 them with, among other things, Branden Tayler, 25, of 90 Putnam Police Assault to Commit Murder and Michael Nazario Brian Perez Mason Road Brooklyn, was Aggravated Assault and Battery charged with operating a motor vehicle under suspen- Department With a Dangerous Weapon. Both and transported to the Putnam $500,000.00 cash or surety bond Perez and Nazario were taken sion and use of drug para- Feb. 8 Police Department. Both men and were presented at the phernalia. into custody without incident were processed and held on a Danielson Superior Court. Cheryl Hicks, 60, of DANIELSON 282 Paine District Road, Woodstock, was charged Feb. 11 with Operating Under the LEGION HONORS PAST COMMANDER Frank L. Rizer, 51, of Influence of drugs/alcohol, 23 Main Street, Apt. 1, Evading Responsibility Danielson, was charged with failure to respond to a pay- Feb. 12 able violation. Christopher Meagher, Feb. 12 Christopher, 46, of 570 Route Andrew Bragdon, 30, of 197, Woodstock, was charged 52 Carol Avenue, Apt. E, with Failure to Appear sec- Danielson, was charged with ond degree failure to appear in the 2nd degree. Feb. 14 DAYVILLE Mallory Kunz, 30, of 86 Wilkinson Street, Putnam, Feb. 13 was charged with Assault Betsy Bransfield, 34, of Third Degree, Disorderly Conduct.

NAVY ple who don’t advance that continued from page A1 fast.” For Mullaly, serving Operations, the focus of in the Navy is a tradition today’s Navy is squarely on passed down from genera- warfighting, warfighters and tions and one Mullaly hopes the capabilities needed for to continue. the Navy of the future. “I am the fourth genera- “I am confident we will tion of my family members maximize the Navy we have to serve in the military,” said today while delivering the Mullaly. “Serving means I PUTNAM — Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13 recently honored its oldest living Past Commander, Navy that our nation will can make my family proud World War II Navy veteran Richard Turcotte, with an Honorary Life Membership. Turcotte, a WWII Navy vet- rely upon tomorrow,” said and carry on their legacy. eran, served as Post Commander in 1966-1967. He’s pictured (seated) with his wife of 67 years Jeannette. Gilday. “And we will do so As a member of the U.S. Standing, from left, Past Commander Alan Joslin, Commander Brian D. Maynard and District #4 Command with urgency. Our fleet will Navy, Mullaly, as well as and Past Post Commander Ronald P. Coderre be a potent, formidable force other sailors, know they are that competes around the a part of a service tradition world every day, deterring providing unforgettable those who would challenge experiences through lead- us while reassuring our allies ership development, world and partners.” affairs and humanitarian There are many opportu- assistance. Their efforts will Villager Almanac nities for sailors to earn rec- have a lasting effect around ognition in their command, the globe and for generations community and careers. of sailors who will follow. “Serving in the Navy 430 Main St., Oxford, MA t udubon Mullaly is most proud of get- A CT A ting promoted quickly. means discipline, leadership We repair all makes and models of “I worked really hard on and honoring my country,” Bird sightings at the Connecticut Audubon Society said Mullaly. 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DANIELSON — With all of the Middle School. marketing campaigns for Ancestry. “He went on to College in England. He com and 23andme, the rate of those wanted to learn more about his family desiring to know their DNA and ances- history so he started to look up record,” try background has been increasing. she said. Genealogical societies are everywhere. The years that Steve was in College In our own small town of Killingly, a was before computer data so everything Genealogy Club meets once a month was done through paper records. at the Killingly Public Library. The Tim Buchanan is another fan of the program is run by Jennifer Chretien, club. Buchanan is of Scotch, Irish and Librarian of the Reference Department. English decent. “I am of French-Canadian descent,” “I am on the first leg of my search,” he said Chretien. “My maternal great said. “I tend to do more research in the grandfather was part of the founding winter months.” families of Arcadia, Nova Scotia. I am He found out information about the related to myself 6 or 7 times.” barber shop that his great grandfather Her grandparents would tell stories owned in Windsor. While researching about their younger years and she loved information on where it was locat- to hear them. ed, a librarian in Windsor found an “I loved history and hearing their sto- article that the daughter of his great ries throughout the years. I am not sure grandfather wrote on the barber shop. if I wanted to be a historian and geneal- She described where it was located. ogist because of the stories or because Buchanan plans on making a return of my love for history,” Chretien said. trip to the area soon to see if it is still During her college years Chretien standing. went on to earn her Library Master’s The club gathers to share new tidbits Degree and a Bachelors and Masters of information that they have gathered Degree in History. since their last meeting. They enjoy Shirley Fox Thompson enjoys the sharing that information and to also club. She was excited about her results ask questions regarding an area that from 23andme. they want to search. “I am English, Irish and German,” “When we have new people come she said. out,” said Chretien, they ask where She became interested in knowing they can start to learn about their fam- Karen Butera photo about her family tree years earlier ily tree.” Jennifer Chretien, left, and Shirley Thompson when her cousin, Steve Fox, did his Boy Scout Eagle Badge while he was in NOW gets donation from Killingly Brooklyn Rotary

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To advertise on our real estate section, please call today at 860-928-1818 A4 • Friday, February 21, 2020 Villager Newspapers McCracken is Westview Employee of the Month

DAYVILLE — Bronwyn McCracken, a simple as a momentary shoulder rub licensed massage therapist, was named is missing in a senior’s life, it is easy Westview Health Care Center’s January to imagine the profound impact that a Employee of the Month. Working dedicated massage may have on their her way into their outpatient thera- daily life. Her work has a dually ben- py branch in July 2018, she has firm- eficial impact; easing the mind as well ly placed herself in the range of care as relaxing the body. The music she offered at the Dayville facility. coordinates, the aromas she integrates, Some of McCracken’s clients are the lights she illuminates — all cen- referred to her expertise because of a tral elements to the meditative escape specific back-related or muscle-relat- one hopes to find in a session with ed issue for which Westview’s Sports McCracken. Medicine Physical Therapy are treating “I am beyond surprised and absolute- them. McCracken has earned the admi- ly grateful to be chosen as Employee of ration of her clients and colleagues. the Month—grateful because it shows She has four girls which she proud- that all of my efforts are recognized ly considers the ‘center of her every- and appreciated! I am so lucky to work thing.’ Now living in Plainfield with in an environment surrounded by so her daughters Mariah, Nicole, Meagan, many wonderful people. I am constant- and Madison. ly learning something new from my McCracken joined the Westview’s co-workers. Westview is a place that Sports Medicine staff in July 2018 and has a reputation for excellence and I has built a steady base of clientele with- am so proud to be a part of that team,” in their patient community as well as she said. the broader community. This is hardly “Bronwyn is a perfect fit here at her first foray into a medically allied Westview,” said David T. Panteleakos, field: for 20 ears she worked in hospice Westview Administrator. “Her out- care providing home health visits. She standing work ethic, amazing dedica- observed how older individuals lacked tion to her profession and compassion many of the basic physical contact expe- for her clients is truly commensurate Courtesy photo riences that younger individuals might with the essence of the employee of the take for granted. When something as month distinction.” Bronwyn McCracken QVCC earns military friendly designation

DANIELSON — designation were evaluated been named a Military Friendly be found at www.military- dents and, specifically, for stu- Quinebaug Valley Community using both public data sources School, maintaining our Gold friendly.com. Methodology, dent veterans. College announced that it has and responses from a propri- status distinction. Quinebaug criteria, and weightings “Our ability to apply a clear, earned the 2020-2021 Military etary survey. More than 1,000 Valley Community College is were determined by Viqtory consistent standard to colleges Friendly School designation, schools participated in the so proud to have been recog- with input from the Military creates a competitive atmo- maintaining Gold status dis- 2020-2021 survey with 695 earn- nized for the level of service Friendly Advisory Council sphere that encourages col- tinction. Institutions earning ing the designation. provided to the students who of independent leaders in the leges to invest in programs to the Military Friendly School “It is such an honor to have have so selflessly served our higher education and military provide educational outcomes country. Veteran students are recruitment community. Final that are better for the Military an integral part of our college ratings were determined by Community as a whole,” said community, and their suc- combining the institution’s Military Friendly’s National cesses are indicative in this survey scores with the assess- Director, Josh Rosen. achievement,” said Annie Hill, ment of the institution’s ability For more information about QVCC Veterans Associate and to meet thresholds for Student QVCC’s student veteran pro- School Certifying Official. Retention, Graduation, Job grams, visit QVCC’s website The 2020-2021 Military Placement, Loan Repayment, atwww.qvcc.edu/veterans Friendly Schools list will be Persistence (Degree published in the May issue Advancement or Transfer) and of G.I. Jobsmagazine and can Loan Default rates for all stu- Pomfret’s Opera New England receives grant

POMFRET — Kevin es to elementary school chil- that help enrich the lives of Merchant, president and CEO dren. people in the communities that of Jewett City Savings Bank, Also receiving a $1,000 grant we serve,” said Merchant. has announced that the bank’s was the Preston Historical During this most recent charitable foundation has Society, which will use the round of funding, the Jewett awarded $2,000 to two non-prof- funds to build and install a City Savings Bank Foundation it organizations dedicated railing for the walkway to the awarded 66 grants totaling to arts and culture. Pomfret- Long Society Meetinghouse, $77,000 to 56 local organiza- based Opera New England of one of just a dozen surviving tions. With these most recent Northeastern Connecticut, Inc., colonial meeting houses, and donations, the Foundation has was awarded $1,000 to help fund the only one of its kind in donated more than $900,000 in the Children’s Educational Connecticut.“We’re delighted grants since it was established Opera and Symphony, a pro- to have the opportunity to sup- in 2003. gram that provides performanc- port these local organizations Woodstock to host robotics competition

WOODSTOCK — The students have three months to to volunteer at the event.” Woodstock Academy recently design and build their robot. To make an event of this scale announce that it will be host- The event is free and open work, FIRST relies on dozens of ing the NE First Northern CT to the public beginning on local volunteers. Opportunities Regional Robotics Competition Saturday, Feb. 29, at 10 a.m. for volunteering are available Qualifier. From Friday Feb. and Sunday, March 1 at 9 a.m. for high school age students 28 through Sunday, March 1, “FIRST is one of the larg- and for adults and include both over 30 high school teams from est and best supported robot- skilled and unskilled jobs. In throughout New England will ics events in the Connecticut. particular, there is still a need compete in this week one qual- Many of the different man- for some key roles, including ifier. ufacturing companies in control system administrator, FIRST is a 25-year-old pro- Connecticut support FIRST,” safety inspector, and robot gram which encourages stu- said Peter Sumner, STEM inspector. Volunteers receive dents to pursue careers in sci- teacher and robotics club hot meals during their shifts. ence, technology, engineering, advisor at The Woodstock Those interested in volunteer- and math (STEM). The pro- Academy. “Hosting the event ing can go to https://nefirst. gram has students design and is a great opportunity for our org/get-involved/volunteer/ build a robot to compete with students to see how big the and against other teams. The event is and provide a chance

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WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Cunniff, Alexis Danila, Kirsten Deorsey, Ruben Orozco Vaquero, Avery Pajak, Zheng Academy honor roll for the second Connor Dunkley, Baden Eaton, Jaydon John Peabody, Payton Peterson, Violet RECOGNITION quarter is as follws. 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Creedon, Tarryn Desrosiers, Josephine Paige Owens, Wyatt Robbie, Noelle Kim To, Mallory Tyimok, Rockwell Quaran McPherson, Garcia Nogues, Dlugosz, Emma Durand, Elizabeth Elza, Sallum, Braiden Saucier, Lillian Valentine, Allison Wall, Eli Werstler, Cameron Palmerino, Egido Perez, Allison Faist, Christine Faist, Caroline Sharpe, Isabel Sumner, Camilla Yuhang Yang, Jialei Zhang Isabella Precourt, Nathan Roethlein, Frost, Diana Gonzalez, Yifan Gu, Jiurui Tahirova, Matthew Wasielewski, Bella HONORS Emily Ross, Susan Round, Adam Guo, Caroline Hamill, Riley Hardacker, Webb, Jiaqian Xu, Violet Young GRADE 10: Shinkiewicz, Jasmine Steben, Gregory Paula Hernandez, Rebecca Jarvis, HONORS Jai Abrams, Amber Ahearn, Claire Weber Avery Jones, Paige Kasacek, Jeffrey GRADE 12: Anderson, Linsey Arends, Morgan RECOGNITION Keller, Jennifer Kelley, Hali Korsu, Vy Izetta Asikainen, Paige Audet, Bentley, Aurissa Boardman, Zoe GRADE 11: Lam, Bryce Lambert, Rachel Lambert, Gabrielle Barnes, Mackenzie Barrows, Botta, Jacob Boynton, Angela Bradley, Michael Adams, Nicholas Apley, Abigail LeBlanc, Austen LeDonne, Annabelle Bastura, Lillian Bates, Kyle Brennan, Nathan Butler, Ethan Jacob Aseltine, Trey Ayotte, Suyeong Ruiyang Liang, Ru Liu, Mary Lucier, Zachary Bertram, Yvonne Bessette, Campbell, Leah Castle, William Choi, Hannah Darigan, Eliza Dutson, Dung Boi Ly, Zoe Marshall, David Alison Blair, Elie Boulanger, Alexia Chambers, Jordan Chiles, Hannah Zipeng Gao, Grace Gronski, Jacob May, Jingyi Pan, Alexis Parent, Emma Bourbeau, Addie Bouten, Jack Butler, Clark, Nicholas Dahl, Walker Dalton, Hernandez, Andrew Johnson, Redfield, Emma Rhynhart, Rachael Jonathan Chan, Danielle Chaput, Nicole Davidson, Julia Ezzell, Atticus Dominick Kollbeck, Kelsey Kosior, Roberts, Ashley Scott, Ashley Smith, Reagan Couture, Shawna Cudworth, Finch, Ian Frankhouser, Nathan Pablo Lopez, Sophia Mawson, Lucy Caitlyn Sroczenski, Daniel Suitum, Jifan Cui, Makenzie Czmyr, Kennedy Gaug, Zachary Girard, Olivia Grant, McDermott, Jonah McNamara, Francis Isabella Symington-St. John, Jared Dexter, Sture Edgren, Anya Farutin, Matthew Griffin, Grace Herindeen, McNerney, Stephanos Menounos, Molly Tidwell, Sarah Tuttle, Nina Vasquez- Annafabia Gai, Alexander Guillot, Sergio Herrera, Ian Hoffman, Anna O’Connor, Olivia Ott, James Phongsa, Nichols, Taylor Watson, Evelyn Matthew Guillot, Rachel Holden, Tessa Kellermann, Hannah Kim, Cassandra Megan Preston, Haven Renshaw, Withers, Nicholas Zagrodny, Lanqi Houlihan, Kathrine Ionkin, Jessica Klingensmith, Thai Van Sang Le, Adam Schimmelpfennig, Suzanne Zhang Kasacek, Carissa Kelley, Lauren King, Jonah Libby, Thomas Musumeci, Silbermann, Cameran Steiger, Sybaljan HIGH HONORS Joshua Lavitt, Madelyn Lecuyer, Audrey Gianna Nichols, Marissa O’Sullivan, Tahirova, Logan Talbot, Sarah Tavares, GRADE 11: Ledbetter, Ethan Leite, Grace Leite, Shangyou Pan, Zachary Roethlein, Qian Tong, Steisi Topalli, Kassidy Alexia Adams, Livia Armstrong, Victoria Lenotti, Tanner Littmann, Andrea Sanders, Julia Scandalito, Walden, Wesley Woronecki Ethan Aspiras, Tabitha Bezanson, Yi Liu, Wei Lu, Victor Maldonado, Kadin Shepherd, McKenna Starr, Silas RECOGNITION Cedric Bilica, Ethan Bove, Katelin Justin Marcotte, Cairo McCrory, Luis Strandson, Thao Phuong To, Vincent GRADE 10: Briere, Logan Brock, Sara Cotillo, Miranda, Tristan Monahan, Brooke Tocci, Camacho Velasco, Norman Parker Anderson, Liam Bates, Sydney Couture, Julia Dearborn, Nagle, Tan Duy Nguyen, Tri Minh Warcholik, Grayson Webber, Zachary Carleigh Boisvert, Stella Brin, Caleb Stella DiPippo, Zhiyan Du, Brynn Nguyen, Sonny Nielsen, Alexander White, Dylan Wynkoop, Kamila Calabrese, Paige Campbell, Murphy Kusnarowis, Angela Lu, Avery MacNeil, Orbegozo, Katherine Papp, Sophia Wysocki, Han Zheng Chace, Devin Chadwick, Dylan Marco Maluf, Samuel Massey, Gavin Rakovan, Anna Raymond, Sean HONORS Chamberlin, Aaliyah Clavell, Ella Miller, Bailey Mitchell, Ashley Nunes, Rearden, Nelson Rodrigues, Matthew GRADE 9: Davis, Alivia Dean, Joshua DelFarno, Lily Patenaude, Ida Sanders, Alexa Roethlein, Christopher Rossi, Courtney Aaron Allard, Kristen Ash, Stella Scout Favreau, Cecile Glaude, Morgan Schimmelpfennig, Heather Schofield, Ruszczyk, Efstathios Savvidis, Kansas Atchinson, Riley Balanovich, Trey Hardacker, Sydney Haskins, Layla Emily Skellett, Katinka Sule, Mya Sienna, Aidan Stewart, Nghia Trong Barrett, Vicente Bastura, Brooke Manis, Christina Mozzi, Savannah Symington-St. John, Alexandra Vaida, Tran, Chloe Veilleux, Thomas Walden, Bergevin, Isabelle Bessette, Morgan Olson, Ian Palmerino, Tegan Perry, Caroline Wilcox, Alexander Williams, Grayson Walley, Xijing Wang, Aleya Bonin, Kenneth Botting, Eileen Breton, Julia Powell, David Ramos, Mia Hongli Zhang Wesler, Travis White, Melissa Wishart, Alyson Bunning, Summer Chaput, Ruggeri, Tavian Santos, Jordan Sienna, HIGH HONORS Evan Wood, Yi Zhu Mitchell Child, Avery Collin, Amanda Jonathan Smith, Ainslie Tschamler, GRADE 10: HONORS Currie, Taylor Danner, Carolina Emily Wyrostek, Chase Young, Zhixuan Adasya Charpentier, Ava Coutu, GRADE 11: DaSilva, Bodie Defocy, Jade Desmond, Zhang Kaitlyn Dalbec, James DiNoia, Henry Emily Anderson, Hunter Anderson, Gavin Driscoll, Ella Favreau, Lennon RECOGNITION Driscoll, Emmaline Ebbeling, River Brian Antunes, Emma Auker, Timothy Favreau, Katie Fortin, Jackson GRADE 9: Favreau, Madelyn Groves, Liam Hagan, Billings, Kaitlin Birlin, Matthew Gallagher, Emily Goodell, Chance Ella Anderson, Cole Auker, Maxwell Samuel Hagan, Ryan Hanlon, Emma Brady, Jacob Brown, Rachel Canedy, Graley, Kylie Gregory, Collin Hamilton, Auker, Ava Basak, Desiree Cabassa, Hayden, Emma Heimgartner, Ashley Amanda Cerrone, Riley Chapuis, Stefan Keira Hawkins, Hannah Johnson, Daniel Chenail, Brianna Connors, Kasacek, Summer Ko-Szych, Keenan Chervenkov, Sydney Cournoyer, Cody Emma Korsu, Caitlin LaVallee, Joanna Ethan Craig, Jared Eaton, Calvin Field, LaMontagne, Currie, Jackson Dias, Andrew Dilko, Lin, Alexis Lisee, Pham Nhat Long, Louella Flanagan, Alexandra Flint, Kan Xu Lin, Seamus Lippy, Megan Estella Douglas, Riley Douglas, Chloe Sydney Lord, Olivia Mawson, Makala Lucas Gustafson, Olivia Jendrewski, Lucier, Jillian Marcotte, Hailey Forsten, Kileigh Gagnon, Gabriella McDermott, Kamden Meyer, Nicholas Talia Jessurun, Kaiden Keddy, Carter McDonald, Sofia Murray, Ryan Odorski, Garbutt, William Gaug, Huck Gelhaus, Montanez, Elizabeth Morgis, John MacNeil, Jack Marshall, Dylan Oliver Pendleton, John Pokorny, Gabriel Geyer, Colby Groves, Ashley Murray, Cormac Nielsen, Alyson Mayo, Carter Morissette, Abigail Hans Rhynhart, Adeline Smith, Conor Guillot, Amanda Hair, Yago Herrera, Niemiec, Ellie Nunes, Lindsay Nuttall, Morse, Mavin Palmerino, Yuelin Stewart, Ainsley Viano, Tyler Warren Emma Hovestadt, Joey Ignacio, Noah Daniel Orozco, Noah Page, Ashley Pan, Jillian Plouffe, Garrett Poitras, Keaten, Keegan Kelleher, Taeoh Kim, Payne, Kylie Quercia, Sophia Quinn, Randall Rawcliffe, Diego Rodriguez, HIGH HONORS Jadyn LaFlamme, Caitlin LeSage, Amelia Racicot, Aubrey Rumrill, Adriana Rojas, Natalie Romano, GRADE 9: Mackenzie Leveille, Aochen Li, Hanna Quintavanh Sangasy, Natalia Sarette, Lillian Rossi, Davis Simpson, Isabella Charlotte Adase, Brooke Arpin, Longwell, Antonio Lopez, Ciara Jakub Sarzynski, Jonathan Sebastian, Sorrentino, Mackenzie Starr, Cameron Emma Blanchette, Kayanna Bourassa, MacKinnon, Nathaniel Majewski, Gianna Smith, Xin Sun, Adam Stevens, Alexandra Thompson, Jacob Carah Bruce, Lauren Brule, Italia Marissa Mayhew, Carly Millette, Salwa Thompson, Owen Tracy, Kylie Wakely, Vadeboncoeur, Dylan Veilleux, Paige Burgio, Gabrielle Couture, Shannon Naveed, Nikita Nezhin, Jacob Niemiec, Patrick Webster, Colin Zavorskas, Zimo Veilleux-Catlin, Nicholas Webster

PUTNAM LEGION CONTEST WINNER

PUTNAM — Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13 in Putnam held its Oratorical Contest at Putnam High School on Feb. 8. The winner of the 2020 contest was Anna Ionkin (3rd right). Pictured (from left) former Department Commander Everett G. Shepard III of Woodstock, 4th District Commander Ronald P. Coderre, contest chairman Curt Prochowski, Ionkin, Putnam teacher John Allen and Post 13 Commander Brian D. Maynard. Ionkin will now compete on the District 4 level on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. at Woodstock Academy’s South Campus, Loos Arts Center. The public is invited to the Feb. 22 competition.

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SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Charlie Lentz at LEARNING [email protected]. Killingly High honor roll

DAYVILLE — The following Killingly High Honors in Quarter 2: Abby Card, Keefe, Sage Lamparelli, Rhiannon First Honors include: Amber Amosco, High School students were named to the Nikki Flynn, Sophie Griffin, Bailey Martin, Sophia Moore, Erik Nandrasky, Heather Anderson, Kalob Barclay, honor roll for the second quarter. Hirschboeck, Julia Purcell, Daniel Kayleigh Norris, Gianna Ormstead, Emily Benoit, Emma Benoit, Lyana SENIORS Raheb, Lillian Stockford, Madelyn Jared Parker, Benjamin Percival, Lucas Bott-Cuevas, Lainey Buffington, Caitlyn High Honors in Quarter 2: Isabella Sumner. Santamaria-Iglesias, Kaia Torrente, Claspell, Chloe DiFusco, Hannah Deep, Russell Farnsworth, Jonathan First Honors include: Cal Barber, Seth Varin. Donovan, Lavender Gaudette, Harrison Lepire, Aidan Parsons, Christopher Savannah Buisson, Janelle Charron, Second Honors include: Brandon Giambattista, Aila Gutierrez, Elizabeth Pawul, Ashley Ray. Laney Dunn, Mackenzie Farquhar, Baker, Shelby Bellows, Ayvril Marcoux, Zoe Miller, Chloe Nason, First Honors include: Stephanie Kaleigh Hopkins, Cole Lavigne, Sydney Brytowski, Alexis Buell, Gage Carlsen, Jada Neri, Aryn Nisbet, Anjolina Ortiz, Bellows, Faith Boateng-Afranie, Rosen, Jordan Rukstela, Kaleb Watson. Payton Cathell, Alexandra Coffey, Nicole Pimentel, Jack Richardson, Brianna Caffrey, Jonathan Creswell, Second Honors include: Evelyn Thomas Curran, Robert DeRouin, Chloe St. Pierre, Salena Thongsouvanh, Erin DeRouin, Courtney Ennis, Allen, Abraham Antonelli, Scott Aubin, Makala Dube, MaryGrace Dufault, Matthew Viens, Maddison Walters, Alexandre Gill, Gabrielle Goulet, Jacob Sabrina Berard, Abigail Burgess, Quinn Ellis, Marcy Ferraj, Lennon Gavin Zajac, Amelie van der Swaagh. Greb, Madeline Guari, Alyssa Hansen, Grace Cerbo, Kelley Chanaphay, Giambattista, Samantha Goulston, Lily Second Honors include: Jude Cassidy Lefevre, Alexis Manfredo, Kamila Correa, Karagen Crowe, Evan Gutierrez, Caleb Hamelin, Veronica Anderson, Dylan Anderson, Jordan Kaileigh Martineau, Samantha Murd, Despathy, Morgan Disco, Colton Hussey, Hannah Jarvis, Maggie Jellison, Bass-Wright, Ella Bean, Madison Jasmine Oenning, Morriah Owen, Douglas, Alexis Faucher, Jacob Galarza, Jason Jiang, Jason Khaomongkhoun, Beausoleil, Shannon Breen, Robert Alexandra Purcell, Madison Rattray, Annie Griffin, Ann-Marie Hebert, Julia Cadence Kirkconnell, Madison Carrott, Willow Charles, Lucas Clayton, Amirah Samuel, Aaron Townsend, Hopkins, Madison Hopkins, Paige Marceau, Savanna Mercado, Julianna Timothy Corello, Giovanni Couture, Emma Turner. Keefe, Emery Keene, Megan Lafleur, Morrissette, Josephine Palmer, Hannah Hannah Cozza, Katelyn DeMelo, Grace Second Honors include: Isaac Bean, Olivia Lamoureux, Tate Larrow, Chase Picariello, Katherine Poirier, Alyssa Deojay, Zachary Despathy, Carley Julia Beausoleil, Griffin Bellavance, LeClerc, Zachary Lehtonen, Olivia Rice, Kaylei Sirimongkhoune, Jeyla DiMartino, Logan Gagnon, Emily Arianna Binienda, Alissa Burlingame, Logee, Amelia MacPhail, Abigail St. Laurent, Sara Stevens, Kathryn Goulet, Kara-Lynn Hebert, Katrina Keeley Cerbo, Rebecca DiBenedetto, Norgren, Madyson Peaslee, Bailey Strangman, Hailey Toth, Natalie Imre, Benjamin Jax, Lisa Jiang, Owen Jordan Dreibholz, Christiana Filbert, Pepin, Kevin Rice, Sarah Roberts, Verraneault, Brady Waterman, Alyssah Johnson, Marisa Kazantzis, Ella Lach, Gabrial Frink, Caroline Gagnon, Travis Sherman, Hannah Siegmund, Yater Ethan Lackner, Rivers Levesque, Jacob Gilman, Mackenzie Jackson, Grace Socha, Selena Vargas, Matthew FRESHMEN Cameron Loeber, Colby Lopes, Lauren Kirkconnell, Kaeleigh Mayo- Weiss, Amaya West, Thomas Wright, High Honors in Quarter 2: Casey Kyla Lopes, Sophia Marsella, Olivia Rickell, Amanda Mills, Ryan Noll, Bo Yaworski, Avery Zanauskas Beauregard, Nicole Blanchette, Renee McOsker, Hailey Merritt, Avi Miller, Jacob Nurse, Nadia Ponciano, Karly SOPHOMORES Bunn, Matthew Card, Alyssa Caron, Margaux Molyneux, Allison Myrter, Seiffert, Soudalath Souvanhnaphan, High Honors in Quarter 2: Emma Grace Colangelo, Madailyn Cote, Abigail Owens, Braden Pedersen, Annabelle Sparling, Alice Su, Isabel Gilbert, Ryan Holmes, Ella Mandeville, Olivia Hamelin, Hailey Magao, Brady Alexander Potapskiy, Calvin Sandberg, Tang, Benjamin Theroux, Aaron Reagan Morris. O’Donnell, Henrik Pawul, Anthony Samantha Sibley, Moss Souksanti, Thorstenson, Benjamin Torre, Allyson First Honors include: Georgia Barry, Purcell, Jane Stockford, Jerson Suarez, Abigail Therrien, Connor Thompson, Wetherell, Pablo Yotti Kylie Beaudry, Kayla Bonin, Emma Kaitlyn Tingle, Jadyn Williams, Joshua Torre, Tianna Wallace, Evan JUNIORS Carpenter, Khloe Crossman, Payton Madison Zachow. Watling, Ethan Wells Woodstock Middle School honor roll

WOODSTOCK — The Emma Forcier, Jenna Forcier, Chaput, Benjamin Cross, Ari Abrams, Alexander Ethan Adams, Claire Beck, Woodstock Middle School Sara Forcier, Henry Forrest, Olivia Dahl, Ava Golden, Brouillard, Cassidy Chabot, Peyton Bentley, Anthony honor roll for the second quar- Caydence Haley, Lindsey Kira Greene, Madeline Josh Cunniff, Evan Deasy, Buckner, Emily Cournoyer, ter is as follows. Hanlon, Maura Hart, Siobhan Jezierski, Emily Jurnovoy, Bella Ducat, Phoebe Griffin, Summer Espeseth, Campbell HIGH HONORS – GRADE 6 Hart, Bailee Latour, Payton Matthew Letourneau, Xandar Kyle Grist, Meadow Harnois, Fraser, Gavin Grant, Richard Gabriela Brown, Adelyn Leite, Spencer Mayo, Katelyn Miller, Eva Monahan, Bailey Marie Mairson, Matthew Grendell, Sophia Hernandez, Cournoyer, Jackson Durand, McArthur, Alec Nunes, Nordman, Grace Pokorny, McClure, Matthew Montanez, Joel Koleszar, Reegan Eli Manning, Ivar McDonald, Nathan Rauls, Zaria Richter- Freya Robbie, Emily Smock, Anna Morse, Keira Notis, Reynolds, Oliva Saraidarian, Clementine Nielsen, Aidan LaMarre, Ellary Sampson, Ella Avery Thienel James Rice, Owen Rigney, Zachary Shead, Ava Simoes, O’Connor, Diya Patel, Simoes, Kayla St. Louis, Collin HONORS – GRADE 7 Cameron Robida, Elizabeth Kaelin Soukaloun, Lucas Thatcher Paterson, Cotter Teal, Alexander Whitley, Sadie Juliet Allard, Gunnar Short, Brock Swabby, Kendra Theriaque, Talia Tremblay, Pierce, Lucas Quercia, Kaylee Wood, Wynter Worth Basak, Regan Benedict, John Wilson Henry Wotton Saucier, Abigael Stevens, Luke RECOGNITION – GRADE 6 Bennett, Nathan Billings, HIGH HONORS – GRADE 8 RECOGNITION – GRADE 8 Thompson Bree Antaya, Emma Eaton, Emma Brody, Katelyn Bruce, Charles Caggiano, Allison Kyle Anderson, Ryan HONORS – GRADE 6 Kolbie Iacuele, Sadie Johnson- Abigail Converse, Jacqueline Griswold, Ava Hovestadt, Bradford, Madison Brown, Zachary Armbruster, Aiden Teed, Olivia Manbeck, Quentin Dearborn, Mila Ganias, Sophie Kayla Leite, Sydney Lundt, Joaquin Fraga, Hailey Gagnon, Bachand, Kyle Bain, Anthony Paterson, Vayda Payne, April Gronski, Elmer Hebert, Emma Emma Massey, Alexandra Nicholas Gohn, Grant Hart, Beaudreault, Maci Corradi, Regis, Jonathan Silva, Jacob Manis, Evan Quinn, Isabella Mattioli, Sarah McArthur, Kaitlyn Lanctot, Connor Nathaniel Couture, Scarlet Swayze, Caralyn Tellier, Tyler Selmecki, Kaelyn Tremblay, Cameron McNally, Sophia MacLeod, Rebecca Nazer, Noah Delaney, Abby Ditzel, Jackson Travinski Leah Wasielewski, Haley Petrella, Evan Rhault, Arthur Sampson Dorez, Harrison Durand, Riley HIGH HONORS – GRADE 7 Whitehouse Soucy, Madison Whitehouse Faber, Campbell Favreau, Liliana Bottone, Ryder RECOGNITION – GRADE 7 HONORS – GRADE 8 College news Courtney statement on Trump’s The following local stu- Andrew Hughes, from dents have earned academic Eastford. honors at their respective college or university for the MADISON, N.J. — fund diversion for border wall fall 2019 semester. Fairleigh Dickinson University Dean’s List: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman Courtney. “That bud- nation’s national defense strate- ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell Emma Ciquera, from Congressman Joe Courtney get represented a year of diligent, gy. Last year, I travelled to the University Dean’s List: Putnam. (Conn.-2nd District), Chairman bipartisan work that took the North Atlantic to see first-hand Emily Hughes, from of the House Armed Services Pentagon’s initial request, and the challenges posed by a resur- Eastford. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Subcommittee on Seapower and with the able help of profession- gent Russia in that region, and Joseph Bogoslofski, from Projection Forces, issued the al staff, produced a final prod- saw the high-tempo work of the MELBOURNE, Fla. Thompson, named to the following statement on Feb. 13 uct that passed with overwhelm- P-8 fleet at Iceland’s Keflavik — Florida Institute of President’s List at Western after the Trump Administration ing bipartisan support. Today’s Airfield. Notably, not a single Technology Dean’s List: New England University. announced its intention to repro- hijacking of Defense Department official or military leader in any Blake Wolanin, from gram $3.8 billion in Department funds to a different department of service I have met with suggested Pomfret Center. ATLANTA — Aidan of Defense funding from various the federal government occurred that we needed fewer of any of McGannon, of Brooklyn, procurement priorities to instead without the slightest advice and these hard-working and highly PROVIDENCE, R.I. named to the Georgia Tech fund construction of President consent of Congressional lead- capable aircraft. In fact, they said — Johnson and Wales Dean’s List. Trump’s border wall through the ers, and sadly is another exam- just the opposite. This makes the University Dean’s List: counter-narcotics account: ple of the Administration’s braze cuts across our entire fleet of air- “Today, the Trump disregard for Article One of the craft particularly puzzling. Administration conducted a hit- Constitution. “The diversion of funds also hit and-run strike on the 2020 defense “Many of these decisions fall the National Guard and Reserves Photo Reprints Available budget, which the President just squarely in the jurisdiction of Equipment Account, which is signed into law on December 20, the Seapower and Projection an essential program that every Call for details 860-928-1818 and boasted about in his State of Forces Subcommittee, a sub- state depends on to ensure the the Union address last week,” said committee that is central to our Reserve Force’s readiness. This decision will make the American homeland less safe, including, ironically, the work guard units are doing at the Southern Border.” Of the $3.9 billion included in the reprogramming today, approximately $1.6 billion, or 41 percent, fall under the jurisdiction of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee. That includes: $155 million from V-22 (2x aircraft); $180 million from P-8 (1x aircraft); $911 million from ship- building, including $650 million provided for LHA-9 and an additional Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF); and $365 million from C-130J (4x aircraft). V illager Newspapers Friday, February 21, 2020 • A7 Westfield Congregational Church turkey dinner

Westfield Congregational of their third Saturday Dinner and their Soup On Sunday pro- Church of Killingly served a tur- fundraiser on Feb. 15. The sold- gram during the coldest time of key dinner with all the fixings, out fundraiser’s proceeds are the year. along with strawberry short- used to support a free Second cake for dessert, as their part Friday meal for the community Karen Butera photos

Lynda Joly sells tickets at the door Sandy and Brennan Collins provide entertainment From left, Nora Robinson, Carol Cooper-Ryley and Clover Cooper is ready to serve the strawberry shortcake

From left, Henrietta Cyr, Norma Mooney and Doris Mackie

From left, Joan Cyr, Elaine Lippke and Lynda Patty

Chef Any Robinson and wife Elizabeth

From left, Matthew Whitehead, Elaine Smith and Kerry Methot helps out in the kitchen

From left, lee Niles, Linda Niles, Russ Lavigne, Deb Leatherwood, Dawn Niles and husband Lloyd Niles

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Tax efficiency P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 with health Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 savings www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner accounts LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Financial Hearing Focus

LAURENCE Redgals not only racist but misogynistic HALE my father’s INVESTMENT ADVISER I am writing about the Redmen/Redgals lynchings were common and that included logo on the front page of the February 14 edi- Natives. It was over a decade before the start tion of the Villager. of the Civil Rights Era. The Redmen mas- As you may recall, this voice As if the racist mascot isn’t bad enough, cot did not start out as a symbol of Native month our focus is outlin- referring to our female athletes as “Red Gals” American pride, but instead it was a racist ing tax efficient strategies is deplorable. Redmen and Redgals. Men and mockery to Native peoples. to help you prepare for the We needed a dose of snow so we set gals. Racism, meet misogyny. Yes, Republicans won the vote in Killingly 2019 tax season. One strat- off for Vermont on our annual visit It was an epic waste of taxpayer dollars last November. But, sadly, just 2,870 of 10,724 egy you may consider is to Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe. We to revert to Redmen after Red Hawks gear registered voters went to the polls. Just 2,870 a health savings account first visited the place in 1981 when the had already been purchased. It will be an of Killingly’s 13,432 adult population. (HSA) – a potentially ben- current building opened to the public. A epic waste of taxpayer dollars to move for- Congratulations to Killingly Republicans eficial tool for efficiently fire had destroyed an earlier lodge and ward with a new Redmen logo, since the who voted. You won and you are now famous. achieving your financial life the new one was a lovely mix of ersatz State of Connecticut is now considering ban- The entire country has read about the issue. goals. This week, we will Austrian and modern conveniences. It ning Native American mascots from public Now prospective businesses and homeown- cover the basics of HSAs, is still a fine place to stay, if a bit worn. schools, just as Maine already has. ers will forever know your stand on the issue as well as some frequently Most of all, they offer remarkable cross Contrary to a statement by the Killingly when they Google “Killingly, CT.” Google asked questions regarding country skiing and that is what we were Town Republican Committee, which was information never goes away. Ever. The dam- them. Changes in the health after. Snow in February is a must. quoted in a January 17 Villager article, the age you have done to our economic develop- care marketplace, rising My father claimed the air, the water mascot name did not start “100-plus” years ment is immeasurable. medical costs, and the tax and the mountains of Vermont were ago. It started, as the writer stated, in 1939. The term “Redmen” is racist. Period. And advantages that health care good for his health and put him closer When most Native Americans were living in the term “Redgals” is grotesque. savings accounts offer make to God. As he liked to mix the water poverty on reservations, near the end of the them an attractive planning with a splash of whiskey, tried breath- Segregation Era. Discrimination was accept- Mary Kalencik tool for many individuals ing deeply after a puff on covered by high-deductible able and oppression was rampant. KKK Danielson his Lucky Strikes, and health plans (HDHPs). At claimed that he was a Weiss, Hale & Zahansky pantheist, a person who Strategic Wealth Advisors, sees God in nature, his No fan of Trump we consider many tax-effi- argument worked perfect- cient strategies to help our ly. When I step out of Seem to have hit a nerve with someone of his party to vote for it. There will be no clients achieve their unique the car at the Vermont in the Trump world locally. As in usual change. That is a stain, a mark that no mat- and strategic financial life Welcome Center, I can Trumplike fashion (the man and/or his fol- ter how many times he lies and denies it will goals. hear his voice and his lowers) it was a personal rant against people remain the truth. as far as the impeachment What is an HSA? An HSA NANCY WEISS persistent cough in the who speak up with facts, they use no sound trial goes, without witnesses it really was not is a tax-favored account used back of my mind. logical thinking or reasoning but the typical a trial. That is what Trump, McConnell and to pay for qualified medi- Returning to the places if you do not seen things in my way you are some republicans wanted at all costs. In 1998 cal expenses in conjunction that informed our childhood or were no good and it will try to belittle and insult Sen, Graham, at the impeachment of Clinton, with an HDHP. Unlike with important in the lives of our children is the person instead. If you oppose Trump said on camera a trial without witnesses flexible spending accounts a way to hang on to the past and assess you better watch out. Even if it is the right there is no trial. Move forward to 2019, Sen. (FSAs), which are designed what matters now. My husband worked thing and just doing your job in the gov- Graham said that witnesses were not import- to cover current out-of-pock- in financial services and often noticed ernment. Revenge and retribution are the ant. Not important, only if you have no inter- et medical costs, the money that when people retired or planned calling cards. est in looking for the truth. I wonder what in HSAs never expires for it, they wanted to move to the place Yes our government has sold the country Sen. Grahams’ close ally and friend Sen. and can be used to pay for where they had vacationed with their down the road and it was many years ago, it McCain would have thought about his health care expenses now families. They had fond memories of is not a new thing. We the people have been actions? I know McCain would have wanted and in retirement. HSAs days at the beach or hikes in the moun- sold out to special interest groups, foreign to get to the truth. The gentleman from No. may be offered through tains and they wanted to go back. nationals and to the upper class (1 percent) Grosvenordale, if there would be no witness your employer or purchased Vermont always seems frozen in time, for many years. With each passing election who should bring the case to the Senate. directly if you are eligible. although of course it is not. Looking at it only has gotten worse. We the average Fox News. The Constitution decides that the They can be established at the beautiful landscape as well as the hard working Americans have not had a House of Reps., after voting for impeachment a bank, insurance company, tumbled down barns interspersed with chance. Since most of our representatives are brings the articles to the Senate and tries the or IRS-recognized third-par- charming antique homes or ritzy mod- entrenched in the job and have job security case as a Prosecutor, as would it be in a regu- ty administrator. ern chalets, it is easy to focus on what beyond what any normal person would. They lar trial. Speaker of the House is who brings Please note: You can- seems eternal. What seems to be chang- are in a system that benefits them. What we the case to the Senate. Not Sean Hannity. not participate in a gener- ing most rapidly, other than the amount need is to take back the country with Term In a real trial the judges (Senators) and the al health FSA while also of snowfall, is the age of the population. Limits, reforms to how much can be collected defendant do not get together to decide the contributing to an HSA. Everywhere we went, we were greet- by a politician or how much is spent, maybe rules of the case of testimony and documents Generally, contributions to ed by people well past retirement age, free air time for those who challenge incum- entered. You said get on with it, did you an HSA are tax deductible. who were working in local businesses. bents. mean bring witnesses to the trial.? Each side Their earnings accumulate They were greeters, wait staff, brew- Not likely, to get much change, this is why is allowed 24 hours to present their case, tax deferred, and withdraw- ery personnel and even a rosy- cheeked many Americans get turned off by elections, both ways. History will not look favorably als are tax free if used to ski instructor. Occasionally they were the electoral college and those running for on those who did this. It will look favorably pay for qualified expenses. challenged by some aspect of technology office. Republicans , mostly is the party that on Sen Romney. You cannot see if your cover If, before you turn 65, you associated with their jobs, isn’t every- wants to suppress voting at every turn. your eyes and cannot hear if you cover your withdraw funds from an one, but overall, they were friendly, pos- Why no early voting? To ask those that hears. As Sgt. Schultz said on the old Hogan HSA that are not used for itive, attractive and competent. They benefit from the system to change it will not Heroes TV show, “I see nothing”. qualified medical expenses, also seemed to be delighted to be work- happen easily. If at all. Mr. Deluca, stated Lastly, I do not belong to a cult and never the withdrawal will be sub- ing. Good thing as Vermont needs them. that politicians lie and there is not doubting will, I think for myself. I find most politicians ject to a 20 percent penalty, There are breweries everywhere. I’ve that, what does that say about Trump who self-centered and self-promoting, mostly very in addition to income tax. visited many of the breweries in our has brought lying to new level, almost like wealthy as well. It was said he has been After age 65, withdrawals area, and although I am not a beer lying on steroids. If you keep repeating the tortured by the left since he took office, well not used for qualified med- drinker, I’m happy to taste their prod- lie over and over again, some people start to he used to be one of them. He brings it onto ical expenses are no longer ucts. I like the atmosphere of open believe, even if there is no a bit a truth. If you himself and actually enjoys it. Republicans subject to the 20 percent pen- seating, family friendly spaces, which tell the truth, like Sen Romney and others, and the Republican party use to stand for alty. often feature interesting artwork and he will belittle, bully and try to intimidate. principle, law and order, sound fiscal princi- Who is eligible? To estab- the sense that something new is happen- His go to moves. Kudos for Sen. Romney for ples, now they stand with a man who has no lish an HSA, you must be ing. The beers were fairly pricey but voting his conscience, that is all we can ask. principles. covered by an eligible I couldn’t resist bringing home some Fact is that Trump, in his obituary will HDHP. For 2020, this is 4-packs for our sons-in-law. defined as a plan for which read that he was the 3rd president to be David Cassettari On a chilly afternoon, we strapped the family annual deductible impeached and the first to have one member Danielson on our rental skis and set off on well minimum is at least $2,800 groomed trails into the woods. The air ($1,400 for an individual), was crisp. A noisy crow heralded our and the annual out-of-pocket arrival from an ancient maple. I was costs are limited to $13,800 enveloped in the dazzling whiteness of for family coverage ($6,900 sunshine on snow. As I slipped along When difficult times come, for an individual). Your the grooved tracks of the trail, I felt health care benefit provider content, nostalgic for the days when our can confirm whether your daughters were small. My mood was plan is considered an HDHP broken by delighted screams, the clatter don’t miss the dance that is eligible for an HSA. of fast skis and a blur of school chil- You are generally not dren barreling past as part of the public eligible to contribute to an We have all been challenged three large tumors. school ski program. Not a bad way to HSA if: You are enrolled in and will be again. Whether it’s I thought, “blockage removed, spend an afternoon. Positively Medicare; You are claimed being denied a raise at work or so all is well,” until I was laying in The light changes in February. as a dependent by another being fired. You might have been Speaking my hospital bed and the hospital Perhaps there is another storm or two to taxpayer; You are covered turned down for a date or your lab accidentally sent me an email come, but winter is waning. Whether at by someone else’s nonspouse has left you. Or maybe you GARY W. via “My Chart” that was intended a Vermont lodge or a Connecticut home, consumer-directed health broke your leg playing softball or MOORE for my doctors. I opened the email there is time to savor snow, sameness plan; You are covered by have been diagnosed with can- and was stunned and frightened. and change. a general health FSA or a cer, heart disease or some other The idea that there was a benefit Health Reimbursement life-threatening affliction. Regardless of the for self-growth never entered my mind. All I Arrangement (HRA) that hardships we face, we often look back at the wanted to know was how long did I have to pays or reimburses qualified worst of times and find the best. It’s always live, and I felt an overwhelming rush of self- medical expenses. hardest to find the blessing in the moment of pity. What are the HSA contri- Letters despair, but with the benefit of time, I surpris- I closed my eyes and prayed. Surprisingly, bution limits? In 2020, the ingly hear often that the life destroying prob- you, the reader of this column, came to mind. HSA contribution limits are lem ends up being the life changing blessing. I write a column called “Positively Speaking.” olicy $7,100 for a family account P No matter what the challenge is, if we open I’ve travelled all over the world as a speaker, and $3,550 for an individ- our mind and heart to the lessons that we extolling the benefits of optimism and pos- ual account. If you are 55 Letters to the editor may be e-mailed find embedded in tragedy, we can experience itive thinking. I realized that this was an or older, you may make an to [email protected] bursts of personal growth and wisdom often opportunity to model the behavior I’ve writ- additional catch-up contri- Please include your place of resi- impossible to experience at any other time. ten and spoken about for years … and this is bution of $1,000 per tax year. dence and phone number for verifica- As you know, I’m experiencing one of a perfect moment to prove the model. You can contribute to an tion, not publication. Letters must be these opportunities. For those not aware, It’s now six weeks later and here is what HSA for the current tax year received by noon on Tuesdays. I’ve been diagnosed with a rare disease called I’ve experienced and learned. any time prior to the tax fil- Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs). There are I have a rare form of cancer and the out- ing date of April 15. as few as 200,000 diagnoses worldwide each come will largely be determined by my opti- Contributions to an year and it’s the disease that killed both Steve mism and attitude, which will drive my coop- HSA may be made by you, Jobs and Aretha Franklin. I’ve been encoun- eration with my healthcare providers and another individual, or your tering health difficulties for over a year and treatment. No, I do not believe attitude alone employer. Employer contri- was unable to find the cause. It was found will cure me, but I know that my optimism butions made on your behalf during a routine exam that I had a colon and attitude will be a great asset as I navigate through a cafeteria plan are blockage, but a few days later, my surgeon removed thirty inches of my colon along with Turn To MOORE page A9 Turn To HALE page A9 V illager Newspapers Friday, February 21, 2020 • A9 A day in the life of Danielson 50 years ago

I thought I would read microfilms from photo at Brooklyn. meaning will perhaps to the destroyed structure and an apart- the 1970 Windham County Transcripts “’M’ Day. As part be our biggest chal- ment above suffered broken windows to look for articles and ads that might of project ‘M”, lenge of the 1970’s.’ and some water damage. The near-zero bring back fond memories or remind for move, these Killingly Those who find them- temperatures turned the water stream- you what Danielson was like fifty years junior high stu- selves repeating the ing from the fire hoses into ice almost ago. Some of the businesses advertis- dents are shown at 300 words ‘There ought as soon as it hit the air and a heavy coat ing in the January 8, 1970 Transcript as they officially to be a law’ will find of ice built up in the street, on buildings were Bonneville’s Pharmacy, Inc., moved into the new happiness in a whole and firefighting apparatus and even the Berris’ Motor Inn (Danielson-Brooklyn Brooklyn Junior MARGARET new bunch of them… firefighters themselves. For a photo Road, now Route 6), Willimantic High school on WEAVER aimed at: Water of the fire-ravaged block see Images of Trust Company, Danielson office; Tuesday, December pollution (it’s got us America Killingly Revisited by Natalie Mathieu’s Jewelry Store; Oliver’s 9. Having been pre- surrounded; Air pol- L. Coolidge, p. 54. Music Shop; R. L. Harwood Jeweler viously oriented to lution (when you can “Harold Blumenthal was able to sal- (ad says from 1847-1970 McEwen’s); Del the new school, the students moved see the air you breathe, it’s polluted); vage a portion of his stock and made Pesco’s (shoes); Dowe’s Card & Gift their own books and materials and conscious and unconscious abuse by plans to reopen his business in the Shop, Inc.; Danielson Federal Savings were prepared to settle down to stud- noise; the contests between conges- former S & S Electronics Store at the & Loan Association; Navarro Liquor ies in the recently completed facility.” tion and conservation of land areas…” opposite end of Main Street, opposite Shoppe, North Main Street; Lavalle (WCT 1/8/70) How much progress do you think we’ve the Town Hall.” How many of these Furniture Co., Commerce Ave.; Moe’s Fifty years ago nary a cell phone was made in fifty years? One that I can businesses do you recall? Feel free to Woodworking, Maurice R. Renaud, 1 in existence. If you were out and about quickly think of is that most venues are share your memories on any of the Joyce Street; Byrnes Agency, Center you probably relied on the pay phone now non-smoking. What others can you above by emailing me or by contacting Street. There was also a large ad for in a phone booth. “New Service Now name? the Killingly Historical & Genealogical The Bugbee Corp. Department Store in for Coin Phone Users in Area. Coin Probably the biggest Danielson news Center. Putnam. Undefeated with John Wayne telephone users in Danielson are now item for January 1970 was the raging The Killingly Historical & was playing at the Danielson Cinema. getting their dime back immediately fire that destroyed the Keystone Block Genealogical Society will be sponsoring “Measles Clinic Set for Jan. 10. The after dialing the operator, thanks to a at the lower end of Main Street. . The a Mayflower trip on June 19, 2020 to Killingly Brooklyn Nursing and Health service introduced here by Southern following extract is from the January Plymouth Plantation, the Gristmill, and Service will sponsor a measles immu- New England Telephone. Under the 15, 1970 Windham County Transcript. the Mayflower II replica. Tickets for bus nization clinic on Saturday, January 10 previous system, the dime remained “Over 100 Firemen Battle Blaze; and entrance fees are $75 for adults and at their offices in the Danielson Town in the coin box, and the operator either Police Save Several Lives. Spontaneous $60 for children under 12. Meals are on Hall between 9 and 11 a.m. Children 1 deducted it from the charge she quoted action and deeds of heroism prevented a your own. The tour bus (not school bus) year old and over, who have never had to the customer or returned it if there disaster from becoming a tragedy in the will depart from the Brooklyn Walmart regular measles are eligible. Children was no charge for the call. With the early morning hours of Friday, January at 7:15 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Free should be accompanied by a parent who automatic coin return system, the call- 9, when the Keystone building on Main parking. For additional information must sign a permission slip. A charge er gets his dime back, then the opera- Street was destroyed by fire, leaving contact 860-779-7250 or director@killing- of 25 cents will be made for each child, tor quotes correct toll charges. John twelve persons homeless and several lyhistorical.org for tickets by May 1. not to exceed $2 for family regardless A. Rickets, local SNET manager, said, business establishments wiped out. It of number and no one will be exclud- ‘Over the past five years, there has been was at approximately 2:15 a.m. that vet- Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly ed because of inability to pay. (WCT a substantial increase in credit card eran Danielson Police Officer Joseph Municipal Historian.Special thanks to 1/8/1970). calls and collect calls, and the operator Pockoski was alerted by an unidenti- Bernie Mitchell and Joe Chauvin for “John Paskavitch, proprietor of the has had to trigger the coin return in fied passing motorist of smoke coming sharing memories. For additional infor- Brooklyn Ski Area (Church Street), has each one. By switching to automatic from the three story business apart- mation e-mail Weaver at margaretm- announced that the area is open for return, SNET is saving time on these ment building…Chief Burgess said the [email protected] or visit the Killingly the season and features new electric calls.” (WCT 1/8/70). Now you can fire apparently broke out in the vicinity Historical & Genealogical Center Wed. tow which is now in operation” (WCT barely find a pay phone in the area. of a stairway leading to the apartments or Sat. 10-4 or www.killinglyhistorical. 1/8/70). Bernie Mitchell remembered Bernie Mitchell and Joe Chauvin said on the upper floors. …Destroyed in the org. or call (860) 779-7250. Like us at skiing there once. Joe Chauvin said that there is one near the corner of blaze were two ground-floor business- Facebook at www.facebook.com/killing- that Killingly High School had a ski Morin Avenue and North Main Street, es, Buddy’s Tavern owned by Robert lyhistoricalsociety. Mail for the Killingly club. The students would practice in gas station. Streich and Ye Old Washboard self-ser- Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. or East Killingly off of Valley Road, sup- The headline for the editorial for the vice laundry, owned by Joseph Shiman the Killingly Historical and Genealogical posedly near the condos and parking lot week was headlined: “Theme for the 70’s: of Canterbury.” Also damaged in the Center should be sent to PO Box 265, going up the hill. Environmental Control.” The editorial fire was Bargain Supply Company, Danielson, Ct. 06329. Did you attend Brooklyn Junior High continued, “Big words: ‘Environmental Harold Blumenthal proprietor. “Pete’s School? The following was a caption to a Control’. Learning to live with their Lunch, located in the building adjacent

Beyond Prayer for a King the Pews attended the University Hebrew and Greek (the ear- then his dead body was burned. been surprised last year when of Cambridge. But, more lier Wycliffe Bible had been However, just before he died, one of the three remaining cop- JOHN importantly, he prayed. translated from Latin). He was he was overheard praying this ies of the first printing of his HANSON One of the issues that also one of the first people to very short, but monumental Bible sold at auction for over Tyndale and the other actively fight for freedom for prayer: “Lord, open the King $48,000. reformers had with “The the masses to read the Bible for of England’s eyes!” Tyndale was obeying the Throughout history there Church” was that church themselves. He believed God’s Tyndale’s prayer was even- Bible when he prayed for his have been certain people who leaders of his day forbade Word could speak to them per- tually answered, and, with the King. His prayer did not seem seemed to really know God “common people” from read- sonally rather than through invention of the printing press, to have immediate results. But in ways that allowed Him to ing the Scriptures. This was the voice of the local priest. He his copy of the Scripture was prayer is never in vain. God use them in significant ways. one way of trying to control believed that a believer should also widely distributed. In answered his prayer, and God One such man was William what people believed. One rea- have a personal relationship 1611, when King James com- will answer the prayer any of Tyndale. We know he was sin- son authorities could keep peo- with God. missioned that his authorized us pray, when we pray accord- cere because he would even- ple from reading the Bible was After translating the Bible version of the Bible be pub- ing to His will. Pray for those tually give up his life because because, at that time, the Bible into English, he diligently chal- lished, the forty-seven scholars who lead your family, your of His commitment to God’s was not easily available in the lenged the church to provide drew 80-90% of their material company, your church and Word. Tyndale was a promi- languages of the common man. English language copies of the from Tyndale’s work. Today your government. It may take nent figure in the Protestant Most copies of the Bible were Bible to their parishioners. But there are millions of Bibles years, but your prayers will reformation. He was an written in Hebrew and Greek, the establishment resented his available in almost every not be wasted. English scholar and an Oxford or Latin, which most people efforts and he was arrested in language around the globe. graduate. He was a gifted lin- could not read. Antwerp in 1535. A year later Tyndale would probably be Bishop John W. Hanson over- guist and became fluent over Tyndale successfully trans- he was tried on a charge of shocked to know that one of sees Acts II Ministries. Visit the years in French, Greek, lated some of the OT and all heresy and was condemned the largest Christian publish- www.ActsII.org or the church Hebrew, German, Italian, of the NT into English. His to be burned to death. As it ers and Bible distributers in at 1366 Riverside Drive in Latin, and Spanish. He also was the first English Bible played out, Tyndale was tied to the world is named Tyndale Thompson. that translated directly from a stake, strangled to death and Publishers. He would also have

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If you FINRA/SIPC, a Registered drugs, and dental and vision are covered separately under What other planning consid- name a nonspouse beneficiary, Investment Advisor. 697 Pomfret eligible HDHPs. erations should I be aware of? however, the account will no Street, Pomfret Center, Ct. 06259, longer be considered an HSA, 860.928.2341. www.whzwealth. and the inherited amount will com. You should consult a legal MOORE wise not have happened. This the positive impact of my nega- be treated as taxable income. or tax professional regard- continued from page A8 has caused me to reach out to tive diagnosis to be a profound- Knowing your options can ing your individual situation friends I haven’t seen in years, ly beautiful experience in ways save you money: When it as all investing involves risk, my path back to good health. talk about old times and in a I never could have anticipated comes to financial planning, including the possible loss of I’ve adapted a descriptive few occasions, given me the or predicted. there can be so many tax-ef- principal, and there can be no statement to my outlook on this opportunity to apologize where Garth Brooks mega-hit song, ficient strategies, but which assurance that any investment health challenge. “I’m going to needed. “The Dance,” addresses it best. strategies are right for you? strategy will be successful. die of something someday, but I’ve experienced a renewed He sings of a tragedy in his Speaking with your financial it’s not going to be this.” depth of family relations that life and how if he’d known in and tax advisors may point I’m experiencing an out- I’m finding to be one of the advance, he might have avoid- you in the right direction to pouring of love that I find sur- most beautiful and cleansing ed the pain by changing his help you achieve your unique prisingly beautiful. I knew I experiences of my life. There is course. But as the benefit of financial life goals and iden- had friends, but the love from too much here to go into detail time often teaches us, avoid- tify the best strategy to do my church, my church small but will in future columns. ing the pain may deprive us of so. With tax season quickly group and other friends has Arlene and our children have some of our greatest life expe- approaching (the deadline been truly heartwarming. been wonderful, as have been riences. The song teaches us: to file is April 15th), make Without this diagnosis, I would my sisters and their husbands. “Our lives are better left to sure to consider all of your not have recognized the depth And I’m experiencing a chance. I could have missed options to help maximize of my friendships. renewal of faith and reliance the pain, but I’d have had to your tax-efficiency. Check I’ve begun a journey of on God that I cannot describe miss the dance.” back next week as we con- soul-searching that has in a few short words. All I can clude Tax Planning Month say is that it is a joyful experi- Gary W. Moore is at www. and we outline the benefits of encouraged me to examine my www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com life in ways that would other- ence. garywmoore.com tax-advantaged savings vehi- Believe it or not, I have found A10 • Friday, February 21, 2020 Villager Newspapers St. Joseph bolsters math and science offerings

Courtesy photos Mrs. Laura Sirrine, left, Middle School Science teacher, standing next to the periodic table of Elements with Bruce and Randy Bouley, retired scientists, who will be introducing a new chemistry curriculum to Mr. Marshal Eaton teaching Algebra to eighth graders at St. Joseph School. St. Joseph middle school students.

NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Over dents and families!” ing strides in improving the science munity,” said Sizemore. “I cannot wait the course of the 2019-20 school year, St. For his part, Eaton, with great humil- curriculum for middle school students. to see the results of the fruits of their Joseph School has taken great strides ity, attributes the success of this newly Randy and Bruce Bouley, retired scien- labor as the rest of the school year in making improvements in the sub- revised Math class to the students, stat- tists who are also active volunteers for unfolds!” jects of math and science at the middle ing that “all five students are handling the One Heart Ministry Program for the For more information on the school school level of study, according to a the transition into Algebra quite well” Diocese of Norwich, along with Science contact SJS at (860) 923-2090 or e-mail press release from the school. The first as well as adding “how proud he is of teacher Laura Sirrine, will be introduc- to Sizemore at dsizemore@sjschoolng. step in this process came in Math with the soon to be graduates of SJS.” ing a new Chemistry curriculum to SJS com. Additional information about the the appointment of Mr. Marshall Eaton “Mr. Eaton is one of the best teachers students to help to show them how this school can be found on its website, www. as the 8th grade Algebra teacher. Eaton I’ve ever had,” said Kiera MacKenzie, academic discipline effects our lives on schoolofstjoseph.org. You can also taught in the Mathematics Department who plans to attend Marianapolis Prep a daily basis. The Bouleys have also schedule a guided tour with Sizemore at the Pomfret School for thirty-nine in the fall. “His lessons are interesting volunteered many hours to reorganize as well as have your student(s) spend a years, serving as its chairperson for a and fun, and I am learning Algebra at the school’s science lab in preparation Shadow Day at SJS. substantial period during his tenure. the level some of my high school friends for this new rollout. The next Open House that SJS will “I cannot tell you how excited I was are learning now.” “We believe that God calls all of us to host for families will be Sunday, March last August when Marshall agreed to “Having Mr. Eaton as my teacher has share our gifts and talents,” said Randy 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Open teach 8th Grade Algebra,” said David made my Math class fun and engaging,” and Bruce Bouley. “Our goal is to have House will be paired with a Sunday Sizemore, Principal of St. Joseph said Clayton Lehmann, who plans to every student be empowered to better Breakfast that will run simultaneously School. “Marshall is an institution at attend the Pomfret School during the understand and able to challenge how where guided tours will be offered by the Pomfret School who has positively upcoming school year. “Thanks to him, changes in their environment and phys- current SJS families as well as faculty influenced thousands of graduates. The I look forward to starting each day iology impact their lives and the world members. Breakfast is complementary fact that he was willing to “come out in Algebra and I feel like I am being around them. A strong foundation of for all families of prospective students. of retirement” and share his expertise well-prepared for Math when I become basic chemistry is the way!” Finally, the Easter Bunny will also be in teaching Algebra to our 8th Graders a freshman.” “As with Marshall, I cannot thank “coming to town” on March 29th for every morning was huge for our stu- In addition to math, SJS is also mak- Randy and Bruce enough for sharing special photo opportunities. their time and talent with the SJS com- Villager SELFIES Do Your Neighbors Really Know You??? WE THINK THEY WOULD LIKE TO!!!

SELFIES I feel blessed to live in a community V i l l a g e r where neighbors care about neighbors Occupation: Broker/Owner of Johnston and giving back is a normal part of life. & Associates Real Estate in Thompson Who has been the greatest influence in Lives In: Killingly your life? My husband Shawn. He is honest, has an Family: Husband, Shawn; sons/ incredibly strong moral character and is daughters-in-laws; Ryan and Amanda, so very giving of himself. Jeff and Danielle; grandson, Rhett Who is your favorite musical artist? Pets: Goldendoodle, Sophie Doodle Journey, BonJovi, Rolling Stones, Led Johnston - the best fur baby ever! Zeppelin How long have you lived in the area? What is the greatest piece of advice you Just moved to Killingly last year but lived have ever been given? in Thompson my entire life Navy Admiral McGravin once said: “If you make your bed every morning, you Do you have a favorite food? will have accomplished the first task of I am a self-diagnosed “ice cream-aholic” ! the day. It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do What is currently your favorite TV another task, and another, and another. Show? And by the end of the day that one task Frankie & Grace on Netflix. The completed will have turned into many combination of Lily Tomlin and Jane tasks completed.” So, I make my bed Fonda makes for a lot of laughs. every morning. Red Sox, Patriots, What is your favorite Any place travel that offers me Favorite Sports Team: destination? UCONN Huskies the ocean and a sandy beach. What’s the best part about your town? Rachael Johnston

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Public Meetings

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Villager sports BSection “If it’s important to YOU, it’s important to US” www.VillagerNewspapers.com Last hurrah for Putnam High’s seniors BY CHARLIE LENTZ went faster than any fast scheduled for Tuesday, VILLAGER EDITOR break she’s ever led up Feb. 25, at Mohegan Sun PUTNAM — Kayleigh the court. Arena. If both Putnam Lyons remembers start- “It feels like it was yes- and Killingly reach ing for Putnam High in terday, my first freshman the ECC tourney title her first Clipper Classic varsity game, just being game it will be a rubber tournament when she able to play basketball is match. Killingly defeated was just a freshman, all I wanted to do in high Putnam 55-35 in the first thankful for coach Mandi school but Coach gave me meeting between the two Hogan’s faith in her rook- an opportunity to play teams on Jan. 6. Putnam ie point guard. She flash- varsity all four years,” won the rematch 47-33 on es back to all the practic- Lyons said. “It was just a Jan. 22. Lyons would love es over four seasons — all really special four years to face Putnam’s back- the work that went into for me. Basketball defi- yard rival in the ECC helping Putnam become nitely saved me from a tourney final. a two-time Eastern lot in high school and I “It would definite- Connecticut Conference couldn’t be more thank- ly mean a lot to play Division 4 champion. ful.” Killingly. It’s kind of Lyons played her last Lyons hopes there’s tied, they’ve won one and regular season game at more good times ahead. we’ve won one,” Lyons Putnam High on Tuesday It’s been quite a ride for said. “The best feeling night — scoring a game- her teammates this sea- in the world is going high 19 points to help the son. The win over Parish to be making it to that Clippers defeat Parish Hill on Feb. 18 lifted Mohegan Sun Arena. Hill 56-40. After the final Putnam’s record to 17-3. You’re just going to look buzzer she savored the Putnam earned the top around. You’re going memories that make seed in the ECC Division to see everyone there. Senior Night special. 2 Tournament and was You’re going to realize “Coming in on Sundays scheduled to play host how big it really is. I’m for practice was definite- to an ECC Tournament really looking forward ly my favorite. Coach quarterfinal game on to that moment. I hope making sure that we’re Thursday, Feb. 20. The that we get there. We’ve up early in the morning, 17-3 mark is the best reg- just got to play together, as early as can be, always ular-season record in that’s what it takes.” making us laugh. You coach Hogan’s seven-year Parish Hill’s Kaysie know we always have a tenure at the helm. Dupuis scored 14 points really fun time,” Lyons “This group has come and Sienna Ortiz added said. “I’m just glad I got in every day in practice. 13 points for the Pirates to call this my basketball They’ve worked hard in in the loss to Putnam on team, my family, for four previous years. The core Feb. 18. The loss dropped years.” group is here and we’ve Parish Hill’s record to In December of 2016 kept it together. It’s com- 15-5. Junior forward she was a diamond in the ing along for them right Abby St. Martin tallied Charlie Lentz photo rough. now and I’m extremely 16 points for Putnam. Putnam High’s Kayleigh Lyons drives to the hoop against Parish Hill on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “Kayleigh’s come a proud of them,” Hogan The first round of the long way since her fresh- said. “They really deserve Class S state tourna- man year. She’s just this. It’s just been a great ment is slated to begin grown as a person and as group to work with.” on Tuesday, March 3. a regular-season record not just a small-town squad this year to hope- an athlete. I knew even- Killingly High (15-5) is Putnam was ranked No. of 16-4 in the past two sea- team, we can play big fully take that challenge tually she would become seeded No. 2 in the ECC 2 in the state in Class sons — both the 2017-18 teams,” Lyons said. on.” that leader and somebody Division 2 Tournament S at the conclusion of and 2018-19 campaigns — Coach Hogan seconded we can rely on,” Hogan and sits on the opposite the regular season. The and was knocked out of Lyons’ sentiment. Charlie Lentz may be said. “And just take con- side of the tourney brack- Clippers will play host to the tourney in the second “I’m sick of being in reached at (860) 928-1818, trol of this squad and lead et from Putnam. The a first-round state game round in both seasons. the second round,” ext. 110, or by e-mail at the ship.” tourney semifinals are on March 3 and should Lyons said the goal is to Hogan said. “So hopeful- charlie@villagernewspa- Lyons’ fellow seniors scheduled for Saturday at they win they will play get past the second round ly we move forward and pers.com. include Molly McKeon, Norwich Free Academy. host to a second round of states. get to the third round. Jillian Gray, and Haley The ECC Tournament game on Friday, March “Hopefully we can I think we’re capable of Cutler. Lyons’ career championship game is 6. Putnam finished with show people Putnam’s doing that. We have the Special season for Killingly girls BY CHARLIE LENTZ because she was a freshman guard for going to tell me there would be such is stunning considering Killingly fin- VILLAGER EDITOR the school back in the day. a drop-off after that I wouldn’t have ished 6-16 overall last season and was “When I was in high school Redgals believed it.” blown out by second-seeded Windsor in DAYVILLE — It’s been a couple of basketball was on another level. My Believe it or not Killingly is back the opening round of the Class L state decades since Killingly High had a sea- freshman year we won the ECCs and where Derosier says it belongs. While tournament. son like this one but who’s counting? then we lost in the state championship Killingly hit a bump in the road in a “The growth from the beginning of Well, would you believe the mathema- my freshman year to Daniel Hand, 1998. 49-42 loss to Woodstock Academy on the year ’til now, the fact that we’re 15-5, tician is actually coach Gina Derosier. It was quite a good run,” Derosier said. Monday night at Killingly High School speaks volumes to what these girls have Perhaps it’s easy for Derosier to recall “My four years we had a home state in the final game of its regular sea- done,” Derosier said. “I have four fresh- the heyday of Killingly basketball game every single time. If you were son, the loss can’t spoil a remarkable men and and four sophomores on the renaissance. Killingly posted an overall varsity team. At any given time, I have mark of 15-5 and captured the regu- three freshmen on the court.” lar-season title of Eastern Connecticut Killingly senior forward Trinity Conference’s Division 3 with a perfect Angel scored a team-high 13 points in 8-0 conference mark. The turnaround Turn To KILLINGLY page B7

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tions but inevitably this is just what you have to live with.” Bernier has been busy this season building for the future. Against Lyman Memorial he started four underclassmen who came into this campaign with little or no varsity experience. It’s been a trial by fire for many of his underclassmen. “These guys have gotten a lot of time this year. They’ve had bad games. They’ve had good games. I said every game you treat as a learning experience, not something to be frustrated or angry by,” Bernier said. “It’s going to happen. You take your lumps. Like I said, your goal one day is to be the team that does this to somebody else.” To complicate matters junior guard Brady Monahan has missed the entire season with a wrist injury but is expected to return for his senior Charlie Lentz photo season. Tourtellotte’s Ryan Barber goes up for a shot with Lyman “Having Brady Memorial’s Zach Dunnack defending. Monahan back next year will be huge. He’s a guy that started last year. He banged up. He is fear- scheduled to play host to was probably our best less, almost sometimes Killingly High on Friday, player coming back this to a fault. (Cooper) has a Feb. 21. Tourtellotte’s Charlie Lentz photo year. He broke his wrist very good offensive skill Grauer scored a team- Tourtellotte’s Carter Cooper shoots over Lyman Memorial’s Zach Dunnack on Feb. 13 in in the football season so set. His task from here high 10 points against Thompson. he hasn’t played a game. on out is just learning Lyman and senior Devin But he comes to the all and understanding the Dalpe added eight points. the games. He’s always game,” Bernier said. In their last game of BY CHARLIE LENTZ of its top two scorers, it. Wheeler has to do it. VILLAGER EDITOR here. And he is chomping The tandem of sopho- the regular season on Josh Dodd and Spencer And you’re always play- at the bit to play again,” more forwards — Barber Senior Night the Tigers Fulone. ing teams that are bigger Bernier said. and Barbour — have are scheduled to play THOMPSON — When “We don’t have replace- than you so you just kind Among Tourtellotte’s been steady contributors host to Plainfield High he took the job six years ments for them. And it of have to take your lumps starters against the all season. on Friday, Feb. 21, with ago Tourtellotte coach showed. We don’t have some years and hopefully Lyman Memorial on Feb. “They’ve been the lead- tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Neil Bernier knew there replacements for those you have young guys that 13 were freshman point ing scorers for the team at Canty Gymnasium. would be seasons like guys and it showed. are coming through that guard Mateo Alvarez, in several games during Next season Bernier this. Back in the fall of Those kinds of kids, you can develop.” junior forward Carter the year,” Bernier said. likely expects the Tigers 2014 Bernier inherited don’t get them that often This season has been Cooper, and sophomore “There’s a lot of upside will have more than one a team that had lost 10 at a school this small,” one of those “deep can- forwards Mason Barber with the two of them. win on the eve of Senior seniors to graduation Bernier said. yons” for the Tigers, who and Ryan Barbour. Ryan (Barbour) is a high Night. The coach sees — including ECC First With Dodd and lost to Lyman Memorial Sophomore guard Alex IQ guy for basketball. light on the horizon of Teamer and 1,000-point Fullone leading the way 53-34 on Feb. 13, drop- Grauer got plenty of min- He really wants to work the canyon. scorer Kaevon Safford. Tourtellotte finished ping their record to 1-17. utes as well and was a on his shot and devel- “It’s frustrating to them In Bernier’s inaugural with an overall record of Bernier knows that with sparkplug off the bench. op a full game. Mason but they understand the campaign the Tigers had 9-13 last season, earned one of the smallest stu- “Ryan (Barbour) and (Barber) has been work- situation,” Bernier said. only one returnee to the the 18th seed in the dent enrollments in the Mason (Barber) have ing on his shot but you “Our goal is one day to varsity and he had played Division 5 state tourna- Eastern Connecticut been playing all along can see he’s very aggres- be the one that’s deliver- sparingly. Predictably ment and fell to 15th-seed Conference the cupboard because they came up sive, a hustler, he got into ing the heavy beating on the Tigers went 0-20 in Putnam in the opening often needs restocking at last year and got a cup a little bit of foul trouble somebody else — and not Bernier’s first season as round of the state tour- Tourtellotte. of coffee with the var- tonight because he gets receiving it.” head coach but he knew ney. The duo’s departure “You’re at a school sity team. I told Mateo a little over-aggressive the cupboard was bare left the cupboard bare with 120 boys. I get frus- (Alvarez) yesterday he sometimes.” Charlie Lentz may be and his job was stocking once more. trated. You take it to was starting. He’s a fresh- The win over reached at (860) 928-1818, shelves for the future. “You’re going to have heart when you lose. man and we’ve tried to Tourtellotte lifted Lyman ext. 110, or by e-mail at Fast forward to this sea- deep canyons to travel What can you do better? weed him in there but Memorial’s record to 9-9. charlie@villagernewspa- son — when Tourtellotte through before there’s What can you change? he’s been hurting or else Zach Dunnack led the pers.com. entered the season after light on the other side,” What can each kid work he’d probably play a little Bulldogs with 21 points. the graduation losses Bernier said. “Teams on that’s better,” Bernier bit more in games. He’s Lyman Memorial is next like Lyman have to do said. “All kinds of ques- Tourtellotte girls on upswing as tourney nears

Charlie Lentz photo Tourtellotte’s Leci Snow tries to get past Griswold’s Lindsey Van Lanen on Feb. 14.

Charlie Lentz photo But considering the Tigers fell forward Zeynep Acun, sopho- Tourtellotte’s Ashley Morin shoots with Griswold’s Abby Wing defending on Friday, Feb. 14, at Canty Gymnasium. to Griswold 53-26 in the first more guard Alivia Dalpe, soph- meeting between the two clubs omore guard Alysha Bugbee, back on Jan. 25 — the close loss sophomore forward Sarah BY CHARLIE LENTZ son — with a 1-9 mark over its a sudden they started believ- in the rematch showed Faucher Duquette, and freshman guard VILLAGER EDITOR first 10 games — but the Tigers ing. And you could just see her team has improved as the Saydie Cooper. Acun scored finished strongly and ended them gelling more in practices. season has worn on. Faucher is a team-high 12 points against the regular season with a 5-15 They’re kind of more relaxed. THOMPSON — Tourtellotte in her 24th season on the bench Griswold. record, capped by a 44-37 loss They’re not as tense. So this is Memorial will likely face an and has been through rebuild- “(Acun) has been struggling to Griswold High last Friday all we can ask for this time of uphill battle when the Class S ing phases so she knows the all year. I know I’m always night at Canty Gymnasium. the season.” state tournament arrives but drill. tough on her. But I know she “I think we’re really just gell- Tourtellotte was ranked 27th perhaps the Tigers should be Among the key players has the capability so I want to ing as a team and they’re start- in class S following its final heartened with four wins over expected to return to the roster keep pushing her and making ing to believe,” said Tourtellotte game of its regular season and their last 10 games to close out next season are junior forward her believe in herself. She’s had coach Carla Faucher. “When the loss to the Wolverines on the regular season. With an Leci Snow, freshman forward a couple of great games these we got the win against Wheeler Feb. 14 was not what coach untested lineup Tourtellotte Hailey Johnson, sophomore got off to a slow start this sea- (a 48-46 win on Feb. 4) all of Faucher would have wanted. Turn To TOURTELLOTTE page B7 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 21, 2020 B3 Woodstock girls take momentum into postseason

Charlie Lentz photo Woodstock’s Kayla Gaudreau drives to the hoop with Killingly’s Ella Lach, right, and Aila Gutierrez, left, defending on Monday, Feb. 17.

BY CHARLIE LENTZ end — the same formula it used to VILLAGER EDITOR shut down Killingly on Monday, Feb. 17. Woodstock led Killingly 35-25 after Charlie Lentz photo DAYVILLE — This season was a tale three quarters with the help of a stifling Woodstock’s Kaitlin Birlin leads the fast break against Killingly on Feb. 17. of two halves for Woodstock Academy. man-to-man defense. “Obviously that’s where we hang our The Centaurs hit the hardwood with way for the Centaurs with 18 points stepped up tonight and we all had it hat, to be honest we probably spend too only three returnees who played sig- and senior guard Kayla Gaudreau fin- in our hearts to beat them again so we much time at practice on the defensive nificant varsity minutes last year and ished with 10 points for Woodstock. just really didn’t want to lose this one,” end but I think that pays us back in managed to win just one of their first Woodstock’s seniors — Papp, Gaudreau, Pechie said. “Beginning of the season situations like this,” said Fleeton, in his 10 games. Sophomore forward Aurissa Lambert, and Hallie Saracina — had we were off to a really rough start but sixth season. Boardman led the team in scoring early never lost to Killingly High over their we definitely have improved and I feel Woodstock held Killingly senior for- on but was promptly injured and lost high school careers. Coach Fleeton said really confident going into states.” ward Trinity Angel to 13 points. Angel for the season. Things looked bleak but they wanted to preserve their perfect Angel scored a team-high 13 points had scored 29 points one game earlier Woodstock didn’t give in. The Centaurs mark against their backyard rival. for Killingly (15-5). Woodstock (7-13) in a win over Waterford. Woodstock made a turnaround, capped by a 49-42 “It’s the Northeast Corner. Everybody was scheduled to compete in the play- senior forward Rachel Lambert was victory over Killingly High on Monday knows each other. The kids know each in round of the Eastern Connecticut tasked with containing Angel, with night and posted a 6-4 record over the other. It was a packed gym tonight,” Conference Division I Tournament help from a defense which rotated deft- second half of the 20-game regular-sea- Fleeton said. “I tell my kids ‘You’ve on Feb. 19. The Centaurs will com- ly all evening — switching to pick up son. got your friends over there but within pete in the Class LL state tournament Angel when Lambert was screened or “They just kept their nose to the those 32 minutes we’ve got to compete. with qualifying rounds beginning on fronted Angel. grind. I also think to be honest nothing And then we can be friends again after.’ Thursday, Feb. 27. Fleeton undoubtedly “Trinity Angel’s a monster in the fixes you better than a mistake,” said ” hopes the tale of the season’s second paint,” Fleeton said. “It’s definitely a Woodstock coach Will Fleeton. “I think Centaurs junior guard Alexa Pechie half continues to be written. full-team effort on the defensive end, a some of those early mistakes definitely said she knew the seniors didn’t want to “Early in the season there was some lot of rotations, a lot of help side. We took care of us at the end.” end their perfect run against Killingly. cans and cant’s — and maybe we can’t played our normal defense with a few The Centaurs finished with an over- Killingly pulled to within four points, do this and can’t do that,” Fleeton said. extra tweaks for Killingly mixed in. It all record of 10-12 last season, were 46-42, on a bucket from Ella Lach with “I’m glad that we stuck to the grind all started and it finished with Lambert. seeded 25th in the Class L state tour- 34 seconds left. Pechie sank a free throw because they definitely can.” She met (Angel) head on. She fronted nament, and fell to eighth-seeded East with :30 left to push the lead to five (Angel) on wing situations. And that’s Hartford in the opening round of the points, 47-42, and Gaudreau sank two Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) who Rachel Lambert is. She’s a hard state tourney. Woodstock had to work foul shots with :18 left to complete the 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- working girl, does all of the tough stuff. hard to post a 7-13 this regular sea- scoring. [email protected]. The team appreciates her.” son and coach Fleeton said it was the “Definitely the seniors really just result of diligence on the defensive Senior forward Katie Papp led the Ellis Tech boys top Vinal Tech

Charlie Lentz photo Charlie Lentz photo Ellis Tech’s Ben Williams goes up for a shot guarded by Vinal Tech’s Luke Ellis Tech’s Darren Swiatlowski, center, drives between Vinal Tech’s Luke Gagnon, left and Nate Figueroa, right, Gagnon, left and J.J. Fountain, right, at Ellis Tech on Feb. 14. at Ellis Tech last Friday night.

BY CHARLIE LENTZ 11th season. “But that being better at this point but we’re He’s good off the ball. He can Hopefully they come ready VILLAGER EDITOR said, we’re going to finish going to finish strong and keep handle the ball. He’s a lefty to go and we finish strong,” strong, take a step in the right on getting better hopefully.” so that helps. He’s athletic. Piccione said. “They’ve been DANIELSON — A late direction for next sure for sure. While the Golden Eagles I’m expecting big things from working hard all season long. surge by Ellis Tech has sup- Getting wins two Fridays in a will lose a number of seniors him,” said Piccione. “We’ve got I really want then to finish plied some much-needed wins row at home is nice.” to graduation, the team has a a big sophomore class, which strong and get as much as they for the Golden Eagles. Ellis It has been a trying season corps of underclassmen who is nice. And then we’ve got a can out of this season.” Tech defeated Vinal Tech 64-51 for coach Piccione. The Golden are expected to return to the couple freshmen who have J.J. Fountain scored a game- last Friday. It was the team’s Eagles have survived a bout of roster. Sophomore guard Sam some size, one (Kellen Smith) high 32 points for Vinal Tech. second win over a four-game the flu, which knocked out sev- Rebello scored a team-high 19 was sick tonight. Caleb Evans, The loss dropped Vinal Tech’s span. Although Ellis Tech’s eral players in mid-season. And points in the win over Vinal another freshman, is really tall record to 1-17. Ellis Tech (3-14) record was 3-14 through 17 Ellis Tech lost its sixth man, Tech at Ellis Tech’s gymnasi- and should help.” is next scheduled for a rematch games, coach Dan Piccione was sophomore Lee Schiavetti, who um on Feb. 14. Golden Eagles Senior forward Ben Williams at Vinal Tech on Friday, Feb. encouraged by the pair of victo- broke his foot in a game against junior forward Antonio Rojas scored 11 points against 21. Ellis Tech’s Senior Night ries late in the season because Grasso Tech on Jan. 10. tallied 16 points against Vinal Vinal Tech and senior point is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on it told him that his players hav- “I’m not making excuses but Tech. Along with Schiavetti guard Tom Sherman added Tuesday, Feb. 25, when the en’t given up despite a chal- we had a lot of ups and downs, — Rebello and Rojas will be seven points. Ellis Tech’s Golden Eagles are scheduled to lenging year. a lot of people sick, battling counted on next season. seniors include Williams, play host to Cheney Tech. “We’re really encouraged, a the flu pretty much all season. “(Rebello and Rojas) just Sherman, Carter LeBlanc, little bummed out about this Our sixth man broke his foot control the game. They attack Darren Swiatlowski, and Dan Charlie Lentz may be reached year, we were expecting better in game five,” Piccione said. the hole. They play really good Sychevsky. at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by things,” said Piccione, in his “Everyone’s going through it. defense. They’re both very ath- “We’ve got three left and e-mail at charlie@villagernews- I was wishing things would be letic. (Rebello) can do it all. they’re all winnable games. papers.com. B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 21, 2020 High school roundup

KILLINGLY 71, Bigelow added 16 points for Killingly points and Ady Gonzalez added six WINDHAM 48 (12-7). Killingly is next scheduled to WOODSTOCK — Logan Talbot scored points for Windham. The loss dropped travel to Lyman Memorial on Friday, 30 points to lead the host Centaurs to Windham’s record to 11-9. The win lift- WILLIMANTIC — Ethan Preston Feb. 21. Jovan Alamodovar had 18 the win over the Colonels in boys based the Clippers record to 16-3. scored 17 points and grabbed 13 points to lead Windham (3-16). ketball on Feb. 18. Ethan Davis added rebounds and Jay Grzysiewicz had 13 14 points and Aidan Morin scored 12 STONINGTON 72, points and 10 assists in Killingly’s win WOODSTOCK 70, points for Woodstock Academy (6-13 WOODSTOCK 35 over the host Whippets in boys bas- LEDYARD 66 overall, 2-6 Eastern Connecticut ketball on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Shayne Conference Division II). Dorell Cagle STONINGTON — Woodstock led the Colonels (10-8 overall, 3-5 ECC) Academy’s Ethan Davis scored eight with 22 points. The Centaurs close out points for the Centaurs in the loss to the regular season with a home game the host Bears in boys basketball on against East Lyme on Friday, Feb. 18, Feb. 14. Zach Scott scored 27 points and with tipoff set for 7 p.m. at Alumni Ayden Morrison added 15 points for Fieldhouse. Stonington (10-8 overall, 4-3 ECC). ELLIS TECH 29, KILLINGLY 50, CHENEY TECH 19 WATERFORD 43

MANCHESTER — Kalista Lovely WATERFORD — Trinity Angel scored scored 20 points to lead the Golden a career-high 29 points to pace Killingly Eagles over Cheney Tech in girls bas- past the host Lancers in girls basket- ketball on Feb. 14. The loss dropped ball on Feb. 13. Sophia Moore added Cheney Tech’s record to 2-18. The win 10 points for Killingly. Milly Walker lifted Ellis Tech’s record to 9-11. led Waterford with 19 points. The loss WOODSTOCK 6, dropped the Waterford’s record to 8-11. HOUSATONIC 3 The win lifted Killingly’s record to 15-4. WOODSTOCK 4, POMFRET — Guerin Favreau and EAST HAVEN 2 Nick Chubbuck each scored two goals lift the Centaurs to the boys hockey POMFRET — Guerin Favreau scored win on Feb. 17 at Pomfret School’s Jahn two goals and Brendan Hill and Nick Rink. Kyle Brennan and Jake Starr each Chubbuck each scored one goal in the scored one goal for Woodstock. Favreau Centaurs win over East Haven co-op has scored 33 goals through 19 games. in boys hockey on Feb. 15 at Pomfret The win lifted Woodstock’s record to School’s Jahn Rink. The loss dropped 15-4 overall, 6-2 Nutmeg Conference. East Haven’s record to 7-8. Housatonic co-op (Housatonic Regional/ Northwestern/Wamogo) fell to a mark KILLINGLY 60, of 4-10-1. The Centaurs are next sched- BACON 44 uled to play host to New Milford on Saturday, Feb. 28, with the puck set to drop at 6:30 p.m. at Jahn Rink. COLCHESTER — Shayne Bigelow scored 30 points to lead Killingly to PUTNAM 49, victory over the host Bobcats in boys WINDHAM 24 basketball on Feb. 14. Killingly’s Ethan Preston notched a double double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Nick Tiziani PUTNAM — Abby St. Martin scored had 14 points to lead Bacon (6-12). 18 points to help lift the Clippers over the Whippets in girls basketball on Feb. 13. For Putnam: Kayleigh Lyons File photo scored 10 points, Molly McKeon tallied nine points and Alex Hutchins scored Ellis Tech’s Kalista Lovely scored 20 points in a win over Cheney Tech on Feb. 14. eight points. Nicole Peralta scored 11 Three girls challenge CIAC’s gender policy

Alanna Smith Chelsea Mitchell Courtesy photos Selina Soule

ing and scholarship opportu- to excelling in their sport, and CIAC Policy that ensures that HARTFORD — Alliance been denied medals and/or train equally hard. Yet boys girls get extra lessons in losing, Defending Freedom attorneys advancement opportunities. nities. The complaint filed in Soule and men consistently run fast- however, cannot be reconciled representing three female “Girls deserve to compete on er and jump higher and farther with Title IX.” high-school track competitors a level playing field. Forcing vs. Connecticut Association of Schools with U.S. District Court than girls and women “Girls deserve the same and their mothers filed suit in them to compete against As a result of CIAC’s policy, opportunity as boys to excel federal court on Feb. 12 to chal- boys isn’t fair, shatters their for the District of Connecticut explains that CIAC’s new poli- two males were permitted to and chase their dreams. lenge Connecticut’s policy of dreams, and destroys their compete in girls’ athletic com- Allowing boys to compete in allowing males to compete in athletic opportunities,” said cy and others like it pose a con- crete threat to Title IX gains petitions beginning in the 2017 girls’ sports shatters those girls’ sports — a policy the law- ADF Legal Counsel Christiana track season. Between them, dreams and steals opportuni- suit contends robs female ath- Holcomb. “Having separate because “inescapable biologi- cal facts of the human species they have taken 15 women’s ties,” said ADF Senior Vice letes of opportunities because boys’ and girls’ sports has state championship titles (titles President of U.S. Legal Division of the physical advantages of always been based on biologi- [are] not stereotypes, ‘social constructs,’ or relics of past held in 2016 by nine different Kristen Waggoner. “Boys have males. cal differences, not what peo- Connecticut girls) and have physical advantages over girls. The suit contends that ple believe about their gender, discrimination. As a result of these many inherent phys- taken more than 85 opportu- It’s dispiriting to girls compet- ever since the Connecticut because those differences mat- nities to participate in higher ing against boys to know what Interscholastic Athletic ter for fair competition. And iological differences between men and women after puber- level competitions from female the outcome likely is before the Conference (CIAC) adopt- forcing girls to be spectators track athletes in the 2017, 2018, race even starts. The govern- ed a policy that allows males in their own sports is com- ty, male athletes consistently achieve records 10-20 percent and 2019 seasons alone. ment shouldn’t rob these girls who identify as female to pletely at odds with Title IX, a “In sum, the real-world of the opportunity not only to compete in girls’ athletic federal law designed to create higher than comparably fit and trained women across almost result of the CIAC Policy is win, but to earn college schol- events, boys have consis- equal opportunities for women that in Connecticut inter- arships and launch their own tently deprived Glastonbury in education and athletics. all athletic events, with even wider consistent disparities in scholastic track competitions, careers in athletics, coaching, High’s Selina Soule, Danbury Connecticut’s policy violates while highly competitive girls and more.” High’s Alanna Smith, and that law and reverses nearly 50 long-term endurance events and contests of sheer strength are experiencing the no doubt ADF attorneys are also ask- Canton High School’s Chelsea years of advances for women.” character-building ‘agony of ing the court to halt enforce- Mitchell of honors and oppor- The suit contends that the such as weight-lifting.” “In track-and-field events defeat,’ they are systematically ment of the CIAC’s policy tunities to compete at elite CIAC policy regularly results being deprived of a fair and while the lawsuit moves for- levels. Mitchell, for example, in boys out-performing and that do not use equipment, the physiological differences equal opportunity to experi- ward. Howard M. Wood III, one would have won the 2019 state displacing girls in competitive ence the ‘thrill of victory,’” the of more than 3,400 attorneys championship in the women’s high-school track events across between males and females after puberty are stark in the lawsuit notes. “A transgender allied with ADF, is serving as 55-meter indoor track compe- Connecticut, depriving female athlete advocate recently wrote local counsel in the case on tition, but because two males athletes of victories, opportu- record books,” the complaint adds. “No one doubts that top in an op-ed that this should behalf of the female athletes took first and second place, nities to compete at a higher be accepted because part of and their mothers. she was denied the gold medal. level, and the public recogni- male and female high school athletes are equally committed competitive sports is ‘learning Soule and Smith likewise have tion critical to college recruit- to lose.’ A policy such as the www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 21, 2020 B5 New boys soccer coach at Killingly DAYVILLE — Killingly High School recently the soccer program in particular made him an easy announced a new head boys soccer coach for next choice. He is invested in the program for the long season. John Naylor has been promoted to head haul. I have been very impressed with the rapport coach after serving as the junior varsity coach that he has established with his players and par- at Killingly for the past six years. John is a 2008 ents throughout the Killingly community and look graduate of Killingly High School. Naylor has forward to watching those relations grow,” said been involved with coaching in many different Kevin Marcoux, Killingly High Athletic Director. capacities in the Killingly community for many years since graduating from Killingly including stints as the junior varsity baseball coach and assistant coach for track and field at the high school. He has also coached soccer and baseball at the youth level in Killingly. “We are extremely excited to begin Courtesy photo the next chapter of Killingly Soccer with John Naylor John leading the way. 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His nephews and February 12, 2020 at ceased by her son, Salvatore Asselta, Blake; and several grandnephews nieces were his family and he spent St. Vincent Hospital Jr. and her siblings, Frederick Baker, and grandnieces. He was preceded in many hours with them as a regular in Worcester. She Joseph Baker, and Mable Peters; and death by his brothers Joseph, Charles, visitor to their homes. He was a devot- was the loving wife her companion Herman “Sonny” Michael, young Felix and a second ed fan of the Boston Red Sox. of the late Salvatore Prince. Felix and by 2 sisters, Mary Kuzdzal His funeral was held Monday, Asselta, Sr. Born in Relatives and friends were invited to and Rose Wojciechowski. February 17, from the Sitkowski, Worcester, MA, she was the daughter visit with Ethel’s family on Tuesday, He was born on March 14, 1920 in Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 of the late Frederick and Elizabeth E. February 18, 2020, at the Gilman Dudley, one of the ten children of School Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM (St. Germaine) Baker. Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Francis and Tekla M. (Golob) Kuzdzal. in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Mrs. Asselta was a homemaker and Church St., Putnam, CT, from 10:00 a.m. He grew up in the Wilsonville sec- Street. Burial will be in Saint Joseph enjoyed country dancing and spend- to 11:00 a.m. followed by a service in tion of Thompson, CT and moved to Garden of Peace, with military hon- ing time with her family, especially the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. A grave- Webster in 1950. ors provided by the Webster-Dudley her grandchildren and great grand- side service will be held at 12:15 p.m. He was a United States Navy veter- Veterans Council. Visiting hours were children. in St. John Cemetery, 260 Cambridge an, serving in world War II as a ship’s from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, February Ethel is survived by her daughters, St., Worcester. Donations in Ethel’s cook. 16, in the funeral home. Donations in Ann Dupre and her husband John of memory may be made to the charity of Mr. Kudzal worked as a frame spin- his name may be made to Saint Joseph Worcester, Paula Asselta of Worcester, one’s choice. For memorial guestbook ner at the Millbury Yarn Mill and then Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, and Carol Harwood and her husband visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. at S & D Spinning in Millbury until he MA 01570. Bill of Charlton, MA; her siblings, retired in 1982. www.websterfunerals.com David W. Swan, 63 Raymond H (Bud) Adams, Jr. 79, LEICESTER- pleted courses at the St. Paul Technical Raymond H (Bud) Adams, Jr. 79, of Washington, He was a Carpenter and David W. Swan, 63, Institute in St. Paul, Minnesota. He Thompson, CT died Tuesday, February enjoyed his work. An outdoorsman he died Wednesday, was employed in the retail food indus- 11, 2020 at Webster Manor with his enjoyed fishing and hunting in Maine. February 12 in his try for over 39 years. He initially loving family at his side .Raymond He was a member of Charlton Baptist home after being worked for Iandoli’s Supermarkets, was born in Worcester, MA. He is the Church and was part of the music pro- stricken ill. which became Albertson’s and finally son of the late Raymond and Dorothy gram. He leaves two Shaw’s. His last position was as a bak- (Richard) Adams. The funeral was held 11:00 am on brothers; John V. ery clerk at Shaw’s, Gold Starr Blvd., Bud is survived by his wife of 56 Monday, February 17 at Charlton “Jay” Swan, Jr. and Worcester. He was a member and a years Elizabeth (Kircher) Adams Baptist, 50 Hammond Hill Rd., his wife Susan of communicant at St. Joseph-St. Pius X two sons,Charles R Adams(Nicole) Charlton, with Pastor Steve Nordbye Woodstock, CT, Fredrick J. Swan of Parish. of Seekonk, MA and Matthew R officiating. Burial was at 2:30 pm in Leicester with whom he lived, two The funeral was held on Monday, Adams(Bambi) of Weeki Wachee FL, West Thompson Cemetery Riverside sisters; Helen M. Swan Harris and February 17 from the MORIN one sister,Sylvia Pusateri and her hus- Dr. Thompson CT Calling hours will her husband Richard of Worthing, W. FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, band Vincent of Holden . Several niec- be Sunday, February 16 from 2 to 4 PM Sussex, UK and Marybeth Bardot and Leicester with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 es and nephews,. at Bartel Funeral Home and chapel 33 her husband Douglas of Windham, AM in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main Bud loved his family and was a good Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA. CT, two nieces; Elizabeth Swan and Street, Leicester. Burial in Pine Grove friend to many. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be her husband Shane Kegler of East Cemetery will be private and at the con- Bud graduated Worcester Boys made to Charlton Baptist Church 50 Hartford, CT and Allison J. Swan of venience of the family. Calling hours Trade School and attended Barrington Hammond Hill Rd. Woodstock, CT and several aunts, were Sunday, February 16 from 4:00- College in RI Charlton ,Ma 01507 www.bartelfu- uncles and cousins. 7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of and served in the Army during neralhome.com David was born in Worcester, son flowers, memorial donations may be Peace Time stationed at Ft. Lewis of John Vincent and Elizabeth Agnes made to the Leicester Women’s Club, (Rowe) Swan. He was a lifelong resi- 196 North Spencer Road, Spencer, MA dent of Leicester. He graduated from 01562, in support of the Elizabeth Swan Sean Patrick Brady the Rhode Island School for the Deaf Memorial Nursing Scholarship. in Providence in 1976. In 1977, he com- www.morinfuneralhomes.com PLAINFIELD - brother. He felt a similar responsibility Sean Patrick Brady toward his parents. was born on July In 2008 he married Paula Davis, Gertrude Provost, 90 25th, 1977 to parents and gained a family of his own. Sean, Gertrude Provost, Provost. John and Michelle. Paula, Michael and Zoie became a fam- 90 Mrs. Gertrude She leaves 4 children, Nicole Michelle quite ily. Sean loved being a dad. He loved (Brousseau) Provost, Guyette (Roger) of CT, Richard often remarks on playing ball with Mikey and attending 90 died January 21, Provost of MA, Daniel Provost of TX the arduous nature school events. Being a father was his 2020 in St. Hyacinthe, and Marcel Provost of Canada. She of Sean’s birth, as it greatest joy. Canada after compli- also leaves 4 grandchildren: Kenneth spanned Sean also had a love for animals, cations of a fall. Guyette (Wendy Kiss), Kimberly over some few 32 hours in total. Many especially his many cats over the years. She was a for- Rzeznikiewicz (Scott), Richard Provost might say he wasn’t ready to meet the We are sure his latest BFF (Best Feline mer resident of II (Lori Sariva) and Patricia Savard. world yet, but we know better. Sean Friend) Nushie, misses him. Sturbridge and 11 Great grandchildren: Christine, was smart enough to know how cozy “They say Irish Eyes can smile. Southbridge where she raised her Robyn, Kyra, Madison, Alyssa, Kaly, it was to be that close to the ones he Sean’s deep blue eyes were a window family and then returned to Canada Elizabeth, Olivia, Connor, CJ and loved. This was to become what should to his soul.” after the death of her husband René Isabella. be considered one of his most amazing Our Sean’s candle flame was one that Provost. She also leaves many nieces and existential characteristics. raged rather than flickered. Even now, She was also predeceased, her 2 nephews and cousins and 1 sister in Growing up, Sean Loved competing in these hours which follow his pass- younger brothers, Claude and Gaetan law, Pauline Brousseau of Radius in sports. Baseball, soccer and bas- ing, his warmth can be felt against our Brousseau and grandson, Brad Nursing Home. ketball were his favorites, which he cheeks. Even now, amidst the cacoph- Mrs. Provost would go on to play in the Killingly and ony of emotional waves, we embrace worked at the Moosup Little Leagues, the Plainfield the warmth of his memory. Even now, A.O and the and Sterling Recreation Departments, absorbable is the beauty that is his To place an Southbridge American Legion Baseball and as a spirit gazing upon Us. Nursing Home student at Sterling Memorial School Sean was a Brother. He was a Son. In-Memoriam, and was a seam- and Plainfield High. That love of sports He was a loving Husband and adoring stress for Lucy’s was something he would continue into Father. Yet, to say that these designa- Card of Thanks, Laundry. adult life, not just as a spectator, but as tions could ever amass to adequately Donations a coach to his son Michael and others, capture the True, often times cloaked, Birthday or can be made to and as a competitor in Mixed Martial essence that was Sean, would levy an the Alzheimers Arts. He was true to his New England injustice to Humanity. May the entire- Anniversary Greeting, Foundation or roots and a fan of the Red Sox, Celtics ty of his legacy and subsequent mes- the Diabetes and Patriots. sage never be forgotten... in the Foundation. Sean furthered his academics Sean joins his grandparents, Paul attending Eastern Connecticut State and Gloria Bessenaire and John and Villager Newspapers University. In Higher Education Sean Shirley Brady, Uncles Wayne Bagley the deadline is Monday at noon became a member of the Sigma Phi and Ira Nadler, and his cousin Keith Epsilon fraternity. Brady, in heaven. He is survived by for that week. His one love his wife Paula Davis and children greater than Micheal and Zoie Castillo of Plainfield; Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) sports was his his parents John and Michelle Brady family. He was and brother Thomas Brady of Sterling, or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). In Memorium proud of his and his nephew Elijah Brady and sis- You can add a photo at no additional cost. Irish American ter-in-law Lydia Brady of Moosup; as Joseph B. Szeredy and French well there are many, many close aunts, To send by mail, please mail to Fifth Anniversary Canadian roots. uncles, cousins, and friends of Bill. Villager Newspapers He shared a love Calling hours will be Friday, Feb. 23, 2015 | Feb. 23, 2020 with more aunts February 21, 6-8 pm at Tillinghast P.O. Box and uncles and Funeral Home, 433 Main St, Danielson, 196 Woodstock, CT 06281 We didn’t want to lose you the day you went away, cousins than can CT; A Memorial Mass of Christian Personal checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover and But God had different plans be counted. But Burial will be held on Saturday, When He called for you that day. AMEX are accepted. when it came February 22, 2020 at 10 am at St James He wrapped His arms around you to brothers, he Church, 12 Franklin St, Danielson, And said “Come with me, my son” For more information, had only one, CT. Burial will follow in Holy Cross “Heaven’s been a little dull” Thomas. As the Cemetery. If anyone wishes to make please call 860-928-1818 “Come, help us have some fun.” older brother, a donation in Sean’s name in lieu of or email Still missing you every day. Sean strove to flowers, they will be gratefully accept- [email protected] Your Loving wife, Elaine, support and pro- ed at Friends of Assisi Food Pantry, 77 and she’ll be happy to help! Children & families tect his younger Water St, Danielson, CT 06239. Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 21, 2020 B7 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Sharon E. DeCiccio, 75 Theresa R. Gagnon, 90

DAYVILLE– Matthew of Milford, CT; Kathy Reddy THOMPSON – for her husband’s optometry practice Sharon (Richardson) and her husband Leo, and their chil- Theresa R. (Smalarz) in Webster, retiring in 1995. DeCiccio, 75, of dren Erica and Mark of Johnstown, Gagnon, 90, a long- Theresa was a communicant of Saint Primrose Village, PA; her brother, Harry Richardson time resident of Louis Church in Webster and a mem- passed away Friday, and his wife Susan, their children Webster, MA, ber of the St. Louis League of Catholic January 24, 2020 at Karen and Brian, of Orange, CT; and died Wednesday, Women. In her younger years, she shot UMass Memorial her stepdaughters, Lisa Jenckes and February 12, 2020 archery competitively throughout Medical Center. Born her husband Stephen, and their son in Day Kimball New England and belonged to the Bay in Bridgeport, CT, Jack of Exeter, RI, and Beth -Ann Hospital, Putnam. Path Archers Club in Southbridge. She she was the daughter Sylvia and her husband Roland, and Her husband of 56 was an active member of the Webster of the late Harry Borg Richardson and their children Courtney, Brooke, Ben years, Dr. Lionel L. Gagnon, died in Senior Center and danced with the Roseanne (Sirois) Richardson. of Burrillville, RI. 2006. “Silver Dippers.” Mrs. DeCiccio worked as a secre- Relatives and friends are invited to She leaves a son, David P. Gagnon She loved good food and socializing. tary for the Florida Department of visit with Sharon’s family on Saturday of Webster; a daughter, Nancy R. She enjoyed a good laugh, had a for- Corrections. February 29, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with a Piekarczyk and her husband John giving nature and a smile that could Sharon is survived by her longtime Funeral Service held at 2:00 p.m. in the S. Piekarczyk of Thompson where light up a room. A devoted and selfless companion, Normand A. Bouchard of Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, she currently resided; nieces, neph- mother and wife, she especially liked Dayville, CT; her daughters, Cheryl 104 Church St, Putnam, CT 06260. ews and cousins. A brother, William spending time with her family, with Cimelus of Bridgeport, CT, and Immediately following her service, all Smalarz of Florida, predeceased her. her many friends and with her girl- Marissa DeCiccio; her grandchildren, are invited to the Community Room She was born in Webster, MA on May friends whom she called her sisters. Christian and Braydon of Jacksonville, at Primrose Village, Dayville CT for 23, 1929, a daughter of Adam G. and Her funeral will be held Friday, FL; her two sisters, Harriette Lanier refreshments. Burial will be private. Rose D. (Kasierski) Smalarz. She lived February 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM in Saint and her husband Richard, their chil- For memorial guestbook visit www. in Lowell, MA from 1938 to 1948. She Louis Church, 14 Lake Street, Webster dren Michael, Joseph, Sarah, and GilmanAndValade.com. graduated from Lowell High School in (please meet at the church). Burial will 1947 where she was a member of the be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. National Honor Society. She then lived Masses may be offered in her memory Rhonda Jarmolowicz, 59 briefly in North Grosvenordale before or donations may be made to a charity moving to Webster in 1954. of the donor’s choice. Arrangements PUTNAM – her grandchildren. She was a devoted Mrs. Gagnon worked as the exec- are under the direction of Sitkowski, Rhonda (Parmentier) wife, mother and grandmother who utive secretary for the plant manag- Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 Jarmolowicz, 59, of loved and cherished every moment of er of Cluett-Peabody Mills in North School Street, Webster, MA. Chassey St.., passed her life with her family and friends. Grosvenordale and then as secretary www.websterfunerals.com away She loved unconditionally and had a unexpectedly on heart of gold. Thursday, February Rhonda is survived by her daughter, Joyce M. McLean, 74 6, 2020 at Rhode Heather Jarmolowicz and her friend, Island Hospital. Born Bob Brown of PUTNAM– Joyce decorating but, above all she cherished in Putnam, Putnam; her brother, Randy M. (Dion) McLean, the quality time that she spent with she was the daughter of the late Leo Parmentier of Gettysburg, PA; and her 74, of Perry St.., her grandson Michael. and Stasia (Malec) Parmentier. grandchildren, died Friday after- Joyce is survived by her beloved Mrs. Jarmolowicz worked as a per- Jasmine Charland and Isabella noon, February 14, husband; her son, Michael J. McLean sonal care assistant for the Center for Brown. 2020, at Day Kimball and his wife Eleanor of Gilbert, AZ; Transitional There will be a private celebration of Hospital, she was and a grandson Michael A. McLean Living where she took special care life. Arrangements have been entrust- the beloved wife of and his wife Denise of Gilbert, AZ. of her client, Vivian for the last three ed to the Gilman Funeral Home & Michael G. McLean. Funeral services are private and years. She loved to cook Polish food Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam, CT Born in Putnam, she have been entrusted to the Gilman and bake sweets for her family. She 06260. For memorial guestbook visit was the daughter of the late Bernard Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 was always trying new recipes. She www.GilmanAndValade.com. and Marie (Peloquin) Dion. Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For especially enjoyed spending time with Mrs. McLean worked for many memorial guestbook visit www. years as a private housekeeper. She GilmanAndValade.com. enjoyed watching movies and interior David A. Blais, 61 WOODSTOCK- Tantasqua Regional Vocational High David A. Blais, School class of 1976. 61, passed away sud- Dave was a master tool & die maker. denly on Thursday, He owned and operated Blais Tool in Feb. 13th, at the Day Woodstock, CT, and in recent years Kimball Hospital, he worked for Whitcraft, LLC in Putnam, CT. Eastford, CT. He previously worked He leaves his for Stanco Tool & Die in Southbridge beloved wife of and Eastford Tool & Die in Woodstock, 43 years, Marie CT. He was a member of Fin, Fur & E. (Padula) Blais; Feather Gun Club in Chaplin, CT and his four children, Peacedale Shooting Preserve in Rhode Anthony Blais and Island. He enjoyed riding his motor- his wife Courtney of cycle, driving his Camaro, and target Worcester, Melissa shooting. Most of all Dave loved being Sullivan and her an awesome Pop-Pop to his grandchil- husband Michael dren. of Katonah, NY, He will be sorely missed. OBITUARIES are published at no charge. Timothy Blais and His funeral was held on Thursday, his wife Diane Feb. 20th, from the Daniel T. Morrill of Grafton and Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., E-mail notices to charlie@villagernewspapers. Daniel Blais and his wife Laura of Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00am Pepperell; his sister, Rita Blais of North in St. Anne’s Church, 16 Church Grosvenordale, CT and his two broth- St., Sturbridge. Burial will be pri- ers, Keith Blais of Woodstock, Joel vate. Calling hours in the funeral com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Blais of AZ; his eight grandchildren, home were held on Wednesday, Feb. Isaac, Samantha, Anthony Jr., Kael 19th, from 5:00 to 8:00pm. , Allison, Arya, Finnegan, Emelia, In lieu of flowers donations may be and a granddaughter on the way; and made to the Connecticut Children’s Photos are welcome in JPEG format. several nieces and nephews. He also Medical Center Foundation, 282 leaves behind his best friend, his dog, Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106 or Buddy. He was born in Southbridge, to the American Heart Association, PO the son of Eugene L. and Therese M. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. (Hebert) Blais He was Salutatorian of www.morrillfuneralhome.com

a while so we’re going to get really good game set for Feb. 20. The ECC tourney ready for the next challenge,” Derosier KILLINGLY support from the community and hope- semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, said. “I think we’re seeing the start of continued from page B1 fully we go far in the tournament.” Feb. 22, at Norwich Free Academy. If something special for Killingly basket- Woodstock’s Katie Papp scored 18 Killingly should make it all the way to ball. I don’t think this team has a ceiling the loss to Woodstock. Angel has been points to lead the Centaurs (7-13) to the ECC-DII tourney finals they are set to be honest. The middle school girls on the varsity throughout her four-year the win over Killingly on Feb. 17 at for Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Mohegan Sun won their championship this year so career but has never played in a state Killingly High. Last season Killingly Arena. we’ve got a nice batch coming up next tournament game at home. That will was classified in Class L for the state The first round of the Class MM state year too. It’s something to look forward change this year because Killingly was tourney. The CIAC has expanded the tournament will begin on Monday, to — but right now I just want to take ranked seventh in Class MM at the end girls state tournament field this season March 2. Derosier played in plenty of care of business in the state tournament of the regular season and will play host with the number of divisions moving state tourney games back in the day and and the ECC’s.” to a first-round state game. from four to five. Killingly resides in 1998 was a season to remember. Now Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) “It feels amazing. I’m just really happy the newly created Class MM. Before she wants her players to make memo- 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- that we made it this far,” Angel said. the state tourney arrives Killingly was ries of their own. [email protected]. “This is like probably the first time in slated to compete in the ECC Division “I’m so proud of these kids. They II Tournament with a quarterfinal work hard every single day. They’re

Griswold. Coach Faucher said her TOURTELLOTTE senior guard duo will be missed. continued from page B1 “I don’t want this year to end because Emily (Angelo) and Ashley last two games and that just builds her (Morin) are just great kids and I real- confidence because I see that growing ly loved coaching them the last four in her. She’s a little bit more aggressive years,” Faucher said. “It’s always tough because her confidence is improving,” to see the seniors go. It’s good knowing said Faucher of Acun. that we have a good core coming back Johnson has been a force inside the and Ashley and Emily have led them paint in her freshman season. — and this is the way we play Tiger “We tell them when you’re a varsity basketball.” player age doesn’t matter. (Johnson) Amanda Brehler and Lindsey Van has really opened up to that fact. There Lanen each scored nine points for are a few times when she has a moment Griswold. The win lifted the Wolverines and you’ve got to say ‘Oh my gosh, she record to 9-11. Tourtellotte’s Morin is only 14 years old.’ But we treat her scored 10 points and Johnson and Snow just like everybody else as a varsity each added six points for the Tigers. player and she’s really come through Qualifying rounds in the Class S state and I think we’ll have a lot of fun over tournament are scheduled to begin on the next three years with her too,” said Thursday, Feb. 27. Faucher of Johnson. Tourtellotte will lose its leading scor- Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) er to graduation, senior guard Ashley 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@ Morin. Morin, along with senior guard villagernewspapers.com. Emily Angelo were both honored on Senior Night prior to tipoff against www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, February 21, 2020 LEGALS

TOWN OF BROOKLYN NOTICE TO CREDITORS The fiduciary is: February 21, 2020 INLAND WETLANDS ESTATE OF Edward Francis Meyer Judy Upton, COMMISSION (20-00038) 161 Hall Road, Melrose, FL 32666 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the February 21, 2020 TOWN OF BROOKLYN The Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Com- Court of Probate, District of Northeast INLAND WETLANDS AND mission will hold a public hearing on probate Court, by decree dated Feb- WATERCOURSES COMMISSION Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. ruary 12, 2020, ordered that all claims LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ACTION at the Clifford B. Green Memorial Cen- must be pretested to the fiduciary at TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Pursuant to Section 22a-42e of the ter, 69 South Main Street, Brooklyn, CT the address below. Failure to promptly BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS Connecticut State Statute, the Inland on the following: present any such claim may result in Citizens of Woodstock are hereby Wetlands and Watercourses Commis- 021120B Vachon Brooklyn, LLC, 512 the loss of rights to recover on such informed that the Board of Assessment sion took the following action at its reg- Providence Road, Map 41, Lot 13A/14, claim. Appeals for the Town of Woodstock will ular meeting on February 11, 2020: PC Zone; Construction of (2) 16 ft. wide Brenda Duquette, Clerk hold its sessions on the following dates: 011420B Evan Sigfridson, 15 Hyde access driveways to access proposed The fiduciary is: Monday, March 2, 2020, beginning at Road, Map 25, Lot 58, VCD Zone; New new vehicle storage lots. Drive to the Nancy A. Vitale, 220 Day Street, 6:00 PM Commercial Construction-APPROVED larger of the two proposed parking ar- Brooklyn, CT 06234 Tuesday, March 3, 2020, beginning at WITH CONDITIONS. eas will be in an area historically used February 21, 2020 6:00 PM 011420C River Junction Estates, LLC; for an agricultural crossing. Appointments must be made by South of Rukstela Road, Map 29, Lot A copy of the application is on file and calling the Assessor’s Office before 1, Map 30, Lot 16; Grading and resto- available for review in the office of the NOTICE TO CREDITORS February 20, 2020 at 860-928-6929 ration of a previously disturbed gravel Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Agent locat- ESTATE OF Nikos S Agathos (20- Ext 326 or Ext 327. or E-Mail: asses- excavation area. Restoration will estab- ed on 69 South Main Street, Suite 23, 00045) [email protected] lish a vegetation cover on 4+/- acres of Brooklyn, CT. The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Such sessions are held solely for disturbed area. The restored area will All interested parties may appear and Court of Probate, District of Northeast appeals on REAL ESTATE, PERSONAL be used for agricultural crop production be heard, and written correspondence probate Court, by decree dated Feb- PROPERTY AND MOTOR VEHICLE – APPROVED. received. ruary 12, 2020, ordered that all claims Supplemental Grand List 2018. Any appeals are to be filed with the Su- Jeffrey Arends must be pretested to the fiduciary at Sessions will be held in the Selectmen’s perior Court 15 days from the date of Chairman the address below. Failure to promptly Conference Room at the Town Hall the legal notice appearing in the paper. February 21, 2020 present any such claim may result in Office Building at 415 Route 169, Dated this 12th day of February 2020 the loss of rights to recover on such Woodstock, CT. Demian Sorrentino NOTICE TO CREDITORS claim. Notice given of sessions held to conform Vice Chairman ESTATE OF Gary A. Larrow (20-00042) Brenda Duquette, Clerk to section 12-110 of the General Please publish in the Villager News- The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the The fiduciary is: Statutes of the State of Connecticut. paper Friday February 21, 2020. Call Court of Probate, District of Northeast Anna M Agathos, BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS Audrey at 860-779-3411 Extension 12 probate Court, by decree dated Feb- c/o GABRIELLE LABONTE, LAW OF- Rebecca Hyde with any questions. ruary 11, 2020, ordered that all claims FICE OF GABRIELLE LABONTE, Ron Cabana February 21, 2020 must be pretested to the fiduciary at 5 VINA LANE, P.O. BOX 709, Edward N. Larson, Chairman the address below. Failure to promptly BROOKLYN, CT February 14, 2020 present any such claim may result in February 21, 2020 February 21, 2020 Town of Thompson the loss of rights to recover on such Board of Assessment Appeals claim. LEGAL NOTICE Brenda Duquette, Clerk NOTICE TO CREDITORS TOWN OF THOMPSON Citizens of Thompson are hereby in- The fiduciary is: ESTATE OF David A. Ross (20-00025) At the February 11, 2020 meeting of formed that the Board of Assessment Matthew P. George, 156 Country Club The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the the Thompson Inland Wetlands Com- Appeals for the Town of Thompson will Road, Dayville, CT 06241 Court of Probate, District of Northeast mission the following actions were hold its sessions for appeals for the Patricia A. Larrow probate Court, by decree dated Feb- taken: Application #IWA19025 denied, 2019 grand list on real estate, personal c/o CAROL ALMA BRIGHAM, ruary 7, 2020, ordered that all claims Mark Labonte, 0 Thompson Rd. (As- property and motor vehicles on the fol- BRIGHAM & KULIG, 69 BROAD must be pretested to the fiduciary at sessor’s Map 103, Block 31, Lot 5A) lowing dates: STREET, DANIELSON, CT 06239 the address below. Failure to promptly - construct new single family home; March 19th 2020, 6:00 PM 2nd Floor February 21, 2020 present any such claim may result in Application #IWA20001 approved, Town Hall the loss of rights to recover on such Charles Tewksbury, 32 Breaults Land- April 2nd 2020, 6:00 PM 2nd Floor NOTICE TO CREDITORS claim. ing Rd (Assessor’s Map 141, Block 17, Town Hall ESTATE OF Jillian Leigh Bradley (20- Mary Ann Champney, Chef Clerk Lot 196) - demolition of existing cot- April 7th 2020, 6:00 PM 2nd Floor 00030) The fiduciary is: tage, reconstruction of 26’ X 30’ single Town Hall The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the William H. Ross, 1985 West Street, family home, installation of new septic April 9th 2020, 6:00 PM 2nd Floor Court of Probate, District of Northeast Unit #5, Southington, CT 06489 system, new well, and stone retaining Town Hall probate Court, by decree dated Feb- February 21, 2020 wall near Quaddick Reservoir water The appeal forms are available on the ruary 11, 2020, ordered that all claims line. Town of Thompson’s website under the must be pretested to the fiduciary at George T. O’Neil, Chair Assessor’s office. The deadline for ap- the address below. Failure to promptly NOTICE TO CREDITORS February 21, 2020 peals is a postmarked date of March present any such claim may result in ESTATE OF Almond A. Upton III (20- 20th, 2020. the loss of rights to recover on such 00040) Notice of given sessions to conform to claim. The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the PUBLIC NOTICE Section 12-110 of the General Statutes Brenda Duquette, Clerk Court of Probate, District of Northeast TOWN OF BROOKLYN of the State of CT. The fiduciary is: probate Court, by decree dated Feb- On February 11, 2020, the duly autho- Board of Assessment Appeals FREDERICK F WARD, LAW OFFICE ruary 11, 2020, ordered that all claims rized agent of the Brooklyn Inland Wet- Erica Groh, Chair OF FREDERICK F. WARD, II, LLC, must be pretested to the fiduciary at lands and Watercourses Commission Dan Santerre FREDERICK F WARD II, the address below. Failure to promptly approved 021120A Richard Regis - James Clark 433 S MAIN ST- SUITE 226, present any such claim may result in Regrade lot and top with crushed stone Febuary 14, 2020 WEST HARTFORD, CT 06110 the loss of rights to recover on such surface, within the upland review area February 21, 2020 claim. at 35 South Main Street, Brooklyn, CT. Brenda Duquette, Clerk Map 41, Lot 57, PC Zone. Don’t miss a moment

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February 21, Fri., 5-7pm February 28, Fri., Noon-7pm staff, take a camp tour, registration materials Pomfret. Always free and confidential; call 860- Club 2087 will hold a fish fry in the Knights of Club 2087 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry, in the available 928-2309 for questions. (The SSMF is adminis- Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside tered by the American Legion to provide tem- Grosvenordale. The menu: fish & chips ($11); Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu: fish March 6, Fri., Noon-7pm porary financial assistance to qualified veterans. baked haddock ($12); fried bay scallops, fried & chips ($11); baked haddock ($12); fried bay Club 2087 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry, in the shrimp ($13); fried clams ($16); seafood platter scallops or shrimp ($13); fried clams ($16); Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside March 27, Fri., Noon-7pm ($18). 860-923-2967, [email protected]. seafood platter ($18). 860-923-2967, coun- Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu: fish Club 2087 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry, in the [email protected]. & chips ($11); baked haddock ($12); fried bay Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside February 21, Fri., 1pm scallops or shrimp ($13); fried clams ($16); Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu: fish LiR, a lifelong learning group located at QVCC February 28, Fri., 7pm seafood platter ($18). 860-923-2967, coun- & chips ($11); baked haddock ($12); fried bay in Danielson, is hosting a free Open House in A free popcorn and movie night at First Con- [email protected]. scallops or shrimp ($13); fried clams ($16); the QVCC auditorium. The presentation will gregational Church of Pomfret, at 13 Church seafood platter ($18). 860-923-2967, coun- be a road trip exploring all 169 towns in Con- Road. The movie is entitled “Overcomer” and March 14, Sat., 7-8:30am [email protected]. necticut by adventurer Martin Podskoch. Re- the event is free and open to the community. The Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund freshments follow. Preview Spring courses learn (SSMF) assistance is available this Saturday and March 28, Sat., 7-8:30am what we’re all about! Lee Felpel Membership March 6, Fri., Noon-7pm every Saturday morning, at the Pomfret Senior The Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund and promotion committee 860-774-2502 Club 2087 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry, in the Center, 207 Mashamouquet Road (Rt.44) in (SSMF) assistance is available this Saturday and Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside Pomfret. Always free and confidential; call 860- every Saturday morning, at the Pomfret Senior February 22, Sat., 5:30 & 7pm Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu: fish 928-2309 for questions. (The SSMF is adminis- Center, 207 Mashamouquet Road (Rt.44) in Killingly Grange Dinner and Bluegrass the & chips ($11); baked haddock ($12); fried bay tered by the American Legion to provide tem- Pomfret. Always free and confidential; call 860- Killingly Grange will host a Meatloaf Dinner scallops or shrimp ($13); fried clams ($16); porary financial assistance to qualified veterans. 928-2309 for questions. (The SSMF is adminis- followed by two great bands; the ever-popu- seafood platter ($18). 860-923-2967, coun- tered by the American Legion to provide tem- lar Shady Creek and Mike Fischman and the [email protected]. March 20, Thurs., 7-11pm porary financial assistance to qualified veterans. radio ramblers, a very popular group on the A “Dam” Fun Time Benefit Concert @Stone- radio, and recent inductee into the Rhode Is- March 6 - 8, Fri, Sat & Sun., 5:30pm hurst at Hampton Valley, Hampton, CT. Silent April 3, Fri., Noon-7pm land Bluegrass Hall of Fame. Dinner at 5:30 From Friday at 5:30pm (dinner included) until auction, 50/50 Raffle, Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Club 2087 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry, in the for $10:00, followed by music at 7.00, for a do- Sunday at 9:00am (breakfast included) at the Dancing with music provided by the Great Ga- Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside nation of $12.00. We are at 801 Hartford Pike Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp (326 Taft Pond rage Band Reunion. Sponsored by Stonehurst Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu: fish in Dayville, CT. For more details - Bruce Kohl Rd., Pomfret, CT). Food, games, sledding, hik- and Black Dog Bar & Grill to benefit the repair & chips ($11); baked haddock ($12); fried bay 203-731-1750 ing, leadership skills and lots of fun for teens 13 fund for the dam at the Windham-Tolland 4-H scallops or shrimp ($13); fried clams ($16); -17. Fee is $50.00. Please pre-register by March Camp in Pomfret. Tickets are $40 per person seafood platter ($18). 860-923-2967, coun- February 23, Sun., 2pm 1. Call 860-974-3379 to register or email: regis- and must be purchased in advance. Call 860- [email protected]. BROOKLYN - A Christian Healing Service, [email protected] 974-1122 to purchase tickets. formerly held at St. Philip’s Church in Putnam, April 5, Sun., 9:15-11am at Trinity Episcopal Church. Prayer teams will March 7, Sat., 7-8:30am March 20, Fri., Noon-7pm Palm Sunday Breakfast will be held at St. Andre be available to pray with individuals for phys- The Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund Club 2087 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry, in the Bessette Parish All Hallows Site, 130 Prospect ical, emotional and spiritual healing. The ser- (SSMF) assistance is available this Saturday and Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside St. Moosup, CT 860-564-3313. Adults $11.00, vice will include praise and worship music at a every Saturday morning, at the Pomfret Senior Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu: fish Seniors $9.00. celebration of the Eucharist. Trinity Church is Center, 207 Mashamouquet Road (Rt.44) in & chips ($11); baked haddock ($12); fried bay located at 7 Providence Road. Healing services Pomfret. Always free and confidential; call 860- scallops or shrimp ($13); fried clams ($16); April 10, Fri., Noon-7pm are held every fourth Sunday of the month. For 928-2309 for questions. (The SSMF is adminis- seafood platter ($18). 860-923-2967, coun- Club 2087 will hold a Lenten Fish Fry, in the information call 860-774-9352, visit www.trin- tered by the American Legion to provide tem- [email protected]. Knights of Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside itychurchbrookly.org or look for the church on porary financial assistance to qualified veterans. Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu: fish Facebook. All are welcome. Upcoming services March 21, Sat., 7-8:30am & chips ($11); baked haddock ($12); fried bay will be held March 22, April 26, May 24 and March 8, Sat., 2-4pm The Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund scallops or shrimp ($13); fried clams ($16); June 28. Visit the Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open (SSMF) assistance is available this Saturday and seafood platter ($18). 860-923-2967, coun- HHHouse from 2 -4pm at 326 Taft Pond Road, every Saturday morning, at the Pomfret Senior [email protected]. Pomfret, CT. 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Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 SATURDAY, APRIL 18, MONDAY, JULY 6 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 PANCAKE SUPPER ON MARDI GRAS HISTORICAL TALK - Ed Londergan - SUMMER READING KICK OFF - OPEN HOUSE 5 to 7pm at Grace Church 270 Main St, The First and Second Settlements EB Library - continues for five at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) Oxford. Pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee and East Brookfield Town Hall 9:30 FREE weeks. 108 School Street, East Brookfield, 1:00-3:00. tea. We are joined by parishoners from St. East Brookfield Town Hall. FREE FREE Thomas, Auburn and Christ Church, Rochdale. SATURDAY, APRIL 25 We have been flipping pancakes SATURDAY JULY 25 ONGOING TOWN WIDE CLEAN-UP DAY on Mardi Gras since 1974, so we Meet at East Brookfield Town Hall 9:00 HISTORICAL TALK - Heather Gablaski - know how! So wear your beads MARIACHI BAND East Brookfield: 100 Years a Town and maybe a funny het and come First Thursday of the month 5-8 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 2, East Brookfield Town Hall, 9:30. FREE on down! More info? caroll- MEXICALI MEXICAN GRILL [email protected] EAST BROOKFIELD NATURE WALKS SATURDAY, JULY 11 Webster location at Pelletier Woods 41 Worcester Rd., Webster, MA SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Howe Street, East Brookfield 2:00. FREE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 508-461-5070 Parade & Fireworks OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 9, Connie Mack Field East Brookfield at Hodgkins Building (Museum/RR/Art Guild/ Boy Scouts) OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 108 School Street FREE 1:00-3:00 at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR). 108 School Street, East Brookfield. 1-2:00 OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, MARCH 21 FREE at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) 108 School Street, East Brookfield, 3RD ANNUAL JOHN PAIRE SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1:00-3:00. FREE “BE BETTER” BASKETBALL TRIVIA SATURDAY NIGHTS TOURNAMENT 7K RUN AND FUN WALK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7:00 p.m. register 7:30 p.m. start up Shepherd Hill Regional High School Timberyard Brewery, East Brookfield HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB 64 Dudley-Oxford Rd. Dudley, MA 10:0am. $30.00 adults, $15.00 kids PARADE AND FAMILY FUN EVENT! 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA 01571 Registration starts at 8:30am. Route 9, East Brookfield, 508-892-9822 Games begin at 9am. $150 per team SATURDAY, MAY 30 9:30 -7:00. FREE. Rain date Sept 13 and $40 for additional players. For LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT HISTORICAL TALK - more information contact us at johnpaire- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 HEXMARK TAVERN Ed Londergan - Murder in the Brookfields [email protected]. Visit our facebook page: AT SALEM CROSS INN (Spooner / Newton Murders) OPEN HOUSE Friends of John Paire Student Support Fund. 260 West Main St., W. Brookfield, MA 508- East Brookfield Town Hall, 9:30. FREE at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) All proceeds benefit the John Paire Student 867-2345 salemcrossinn.com 108 School Street, East Brookfield, 1:00-3:00. Support Fund SATURDAY, JUNE 6 FREE Register by March 1 Grades 5 to 8 (Co-Ed), THE CENTRAL MA CHAPTER OF TROUT High School. Women, Men, Adult Co-Ed. * HISTORY & DESSERT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 3:30 UNLIMITED This tournament is open to anyone who would at Podunk Chapel, East Brookfield meets the first Monday of every month from like to participate 2:00 & 3:30 seatings. $5.00 pp BUS AND CEMETERY TOUR, September through May. ending in dinner at Podunk Chapel. We discuss a variety of TUESDAY, MARCH 24 FRIDAY, JUNE 12 Meet at East Brookfield Town Hall. conservation programs $15-$20.00 pp to improve the local RE-ENACTMENT of signing of town bill and COAST GUARD BAND cold water fisheries, unveiling of Anniversary Quilt East Brookfield Elementary School, 7:00 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 local fishing opportu- Senior Center, Pleasant Street. 6:30pm FREE FREE nities. Our annual High HISTORICAL TALK - Guy Morin- Central School Fly Fishing SATURDAY, APRIL 4, SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Massachusetts during the Revolution Championship (open to all MA high school East Brookfield Town Hall, 9:30 FREE ROARIN’ TWENTIES DANCE OPEN HOUSE students) And our annual fund raising banquet. at Sturbridge Host Hotel $35, 5:00pm at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Auburn Sportsman’s Club Tickets @EventBrite.com 108 School Street, East Brookfield 1:00-3:00. 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA or at the library FREE OPEN HOUSE at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) SUMMER CONCERT SATURDAY, APRIL 11, SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 108 School Street, East Brookfield, 1:00-3:00. SERIES FREE July/August every Thursday OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE 6:00-8:00 at Hodgkins Building (Museum/ RR) at Camp Frank A. Day (archery, boating, bas- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Connie Mack Field East 108 School Street, East Brookfield 1:00-3:00. ketball, mini golf, lunch) Rain Date: June 21. Brookfield. FREE - Food and FREE 125 South Pond Road, East Brookfield. 11:00- HISTORICAL TALK - Drinks for sale. 3:00. FREE Ken and Tina Ethier - “Trolley Talk” East Brookfield Town Hall, 9:30. FREE

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