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Mailed free to requesting homes in Thompson Vol. VI, No. 38 Complimentary to homes by request (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011 THIS WEEK’S Mass. residents pick up the pieces after tornado QUOTE “Don’t part with your illusions. When they HOMES, BUSINESSES, WOODLANDS LEFT IN RUINS are gone you may still exist, but you have BY GUS STEEVES and furniture, and in general made several STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER ceased to live.” areas nearly impassable Wednesday night. Despite the destruction a couple tornadoes Defying the stereotype of panic after disaster, wreaked across the region Wednesday,June 1, many people pulled out their own chainsaws residents largely braved the aftermath with and started cutting up two-foot-thick trees cooperation and slightly dark humor. blocking roads, shifted branches and mat- INSIDE “Uncle, his chainsaw’s in your shed,” said tresses out of the way, directed drivers one Charlton Street woman. “Can you find around downed power lines and checked on A8 — OPINION your shed?” neighbors’ welfare. Across the driveway, a man held up a sec- By the time sunset came Wednesday, the A12 — SPORTS tion of shingles, and asked, “Here’s your extent of the damage wasn’t really clear, but B2 — HOT SPOT roof ?” it was extensive on the northern parts of They were among the many who almost Pleasant Street, Route 169 and Charlton Street B3 — OBITS immediately got to work cleaning up the vast in Southbridge, as emergency crews shut off B4 — CHURCH LISTINGS David Dore photo mess left behind by a very fast storm that had power and were going door to door seeking STURBRIDGE — A man prepares to cut up a utility pole that shredded large trees, sent branches through B5 — CALENDAR fell across Route 131 in Sturbridge. roofs, ripped off siding, blew out windows Turn To TORNADO, page A11 LOCAL Building MPS says goodbye to Class of 2011 Clare Hopkins photo THOMPSON — Zackary Morin, projects of Quinebaug, gets a hug from Marianapolis Preparatory School updated Headmistress Marilyn Ebbitt after accepting BY CLARE HOPKINS his diploma at VILLAGER STAFF WRITER the MPS THOMPSON — The Board of Commencement Selectman met Tuesday night, last Sunday, June 7, to discuss town projects June 5. For more Fishing Derby photos from the including the Buckley Hill Road graduation, turn Page A3 Project, the Social Services build- to page A6! ing, and the Quinebaug Post Office closure. SPORTS The town approved the Buckley Hill Road project in 2007, which will see paving the section from Route 200 to Murolo Road as well as drainage. “It’s finally going to get done,” said First Selectman Larry Groh. Thompson residents walking for a cure “The town attorney has reviewed all the documents, the contractor signed off finally today after all the BY CLARE HOPKINS that special dollar that is needed to 13-year survivor of breast cancer, state approvals and state reviews, VILLAGER STAFF WRITER find a cure for breast cancer,” said Corriveault, to join her. the state of Connecticut has signed THOMPSON — Three Thompson Fifield. Corriveault was diagnosed with off on it.” women will be hitting the pavement Fifield said that her grandmother breast cancer in 1995. Groh said work is scheduled to at the Susan G. Komen three day and cousin have died of breast can- “In October of 1995 she had a mas- start on June 24 by B&W Paving Walk for the Cure for breast cancer cer and she currently has an aunt tectomy and then started out of the Norwich area. The com- in Boston and will be holding a and six cousins with it. chemotherapy. I remember this all pany made the lowest bid on the fundraiser on June 19 in Thompson “I’m doing this walk for them and too well, see since that was supposed project of $249,264. to raise money for their team. for every mother, daughter, grand- to be the happiest time of my life, I Thursday Night “This is a project that has been Celeste Fifield, Michelle daughter, sister, parent, child and was expecting my first and only going on and on for some time and Harvanek and Marie Corriveault every family member of a breast child after a very long wait,” said Thunder is finally getting done,” said Groh. have all experienced breast cancer cancer victim,” said Fifield. “No Fifield. “About 10 days after her sur- Page A12 Also discussed at the meeting in some way in their lives, which parent should ever bury their child, gery was my baby shower and she was work on the social services has driven them to partake in the no child should have to grow up still came. I remember not being walk. without their mother.” able to hug her tight, which is some- “My goal in this walk and the After deciding to participate in POTTING SHED Turn To PROJECTS, page A10 Turn To WALK, page A10 P S fundraising that we do is to raise the walk, Fifield asked her aunt, and PAGE A5 OPINION ‘Embrace differences because no one is the same’ GET YOUR LOCAL SCHOOLS TRYING HARD TO TACKLE BULLYING POINT ACROSS BY CLARE HOPKINS can be part of the solution. PAGE A8 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “The pain in my body is gone but the pain in my Middle schools in the area are battling bullying heart is still there,” said Bogdanski of his bullying as it is no longer limited to face-to-face interactions, experience. and is now more prominent via text messaging and He explained different types of bullying. Direct the Internet. bullying involves physical altercations, there is ver- To help prevent bullying at their school, Turn To BULLY, A10 Thompson Middle School held a presentation last page month for the students. Mike Bogdanski of Midtown Fitness, a victim of bullying, taught the Clare Hopkins photo children the effects of bullying as well as how they Mike Bogdanski speaks about bullying at a presentation at Thompson Middle School last week. A2 • Friday, June 10, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER Plenty to do in town this summer BY CLARE HOPKINS Other youth programs include guided between five and twelve can enroll in “Art ed by Judi Jones for six evenings in July VILLAGER STAFF WRITER mountain biking trips for nine to Trekker” where they will learn art tech- and August. THOMPSON — Thompson residents 12 year olds from June niques of different countries and If you are looking for a free way to get out seeking inexpensive summer fun in the through August. Tennis cultures. The program is four and about this summer try one of the band coming months need not look further than lessons are available days and will be held at the concerts at Riverside Park. Bring a lawn their own back yard. for four days in July Library Community chair or blanket to any of the five family “The free and very low cost events for children ages six Center. friendly concerts. Bands this summer include the summer band concerts, movie through 15, begin- Aspiring detectives include the Little Big Band, Tongue and in the park, and a family beach day to ners and more will enjoy, “Mad Science Groove, Rewind and The Great Garage Ocean Beach plus we have some free activi- experienced play- Secret Agent: CSI Reunion Band. There will also be a free ties for seniors,” said Recreation Director ers are welcome. Camp,” where they will movie in the park on July 30. Renee Waldron. Residents can pay recreate the scene of a Another way to have some free summer The department is offering programs in by June 28 for an crime using clues and fun is to visit West Thompson Dam or art, music, sports, fitness and travel this early bird price of sleuthing techniques. Quaddick State Park where there are plen- summer, a little of something for everyone. $28. This program will run ty of hiking and biking trails as well as Adventure Camp at Quaddick State Park There will also be from July 18 to 22 and swimming at Quaddick Lake. will run for seven weeks for children basketball camp at costs $109 for Thompson West Thompson Lake also offers a no between five and 14 years old. Activities at Tourtellotte in July for residents. charge Disc Golf Course with 18 holes, camp include sports, games, arts and children seven to seven- For those who are more inter- good for beginners and intermediates of all crafts, swimming, and field trips. Children teen years old. The week long ested in engineering there will be a ages. can register from two to five days per week program cost $130 for Thompson resi- Lego Camp in August for grades kinder- Residents with kayaks, canoes, or rafts for up to seven weeks and transportation is dents. garten through fifth grade. Kids can will enjoy the Quinebaug Water Trail. The provided. In July and early August children explore creative engineering with over segment is about five miles long with mov- 100,000 Lego pieces to build cities, bridges, ing, flat water and no rapids. Parking vehicles and more. spaces are available in a paved lot on Adults looking to get in shape this sum- Woodstock Road in Thompson where you mer the department is hosting mixed level can back your vehicle down to the water’s and power yoga at the library community edge to put in your watercraft. There is a center throughout the summer. T’AI Chi boat ramp at West Thompson Lake where for Health will also be offered to reduce you can plan to end your water adventure.