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Friday, April 8, 2016 (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] Heroes and villains A force against I smiled from ear to ear as I walked out of the theater last weekend, having just witnessed a behe- moth of a movie, a spectacle of comic book action and epic battles that assaulted my eyes and rattled hunger my ears. I loved every second of it. I speak, of course, of the recently released “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” the latest Church food packaging event in the never-ending onslaught that is live action comic book content over the last 15 years. tops 55K meals Growing up, such movies could only be imagined Jason Bleau photo or drawn on the page of a comic book for us to rec- BY JASON BLEAU From left, Day Kimball Healthcare President and reate in our minds. Special effects technology was NEWS STAFF WRITER nowhere close to where it is now. One need only CEO Robert Smanik, State Rep. Danny Rovero, look to the much reviled “Superman IV: The Quest KILLINGLY — Every Sen. Mae Flexer and State Rep. Christine Rosati for Peace,” as an example. Sure, it was made in 1987, year for the past five years, Randall speak at a press conference on March but my point is the same. On a battle scene set on St. John’s Lutheran Church 31 about the returning of funds to Day Kimball the moon against Nuclear Man (yes, that’s an actu- has held its Kid Care Food in the current fiscal year. The hospital saw $3.8 al villain), you can actually see the support lines Packaging event, bringing million in supplemental appropriations restored earlier in the week. holding up actor Christopher Reeve as Superman together members of the as he “flies” during the fight, which coincidentally, church and the local commu- . I couldn’t believe it the first time I saw it. I thought nity to package thousands of my friend was playing a trick on me when I saw it. meals for those in need and These days, with special effects nearly making donate those food packages to DKH funding everything else obsolete, one can actually believe a local food banks. man can fly. However, this year’s event Growing up, I was on April 3 was not only spe- restored by state The always a Superman cial for marking the five-year fan. I don’t know anniversary of the event, Minor why I picked him till a tough road but also because it was the S ‘ Details above all the others. Batman was cool too, first time the church held the ahead of us’ but he was always so Jason Bleau photo event at its new home at 190 ADAM Wauregan Road in Killingly, BY JASON BLEAU dark and brooding, I Volunteers helped package of news on March 29 MINOR after the church sold its pre- NEWS STAFF WRITER related more to the 55,500 meals during the annual after a bipartisan vious facility in Brooklyn late “Boy Scout,” as he Kid Care Food Packaging event PUTNAM — It’s effort in Hartford is so often called. Of at St. John Lutheran Church in been a long and led to a new deal course, his powers were the coolest. He could fly, Killingly on Sunday, April 3. Please Read HUNGER, page A15 tough battle for Day to handle a budget he could travel at supersonic speeds, he could Kimball Healthcare deficit of around shoot lasers out of his eyes, he had freeze breath, over the past year, $220 million in the he had X-ray vision, super hearing, and he was as the hospital current fiscal year, of course, indestructible. He was an unstoppable has fought hard to a number that will force. Batman was just a man, although he was A SPOT OF TEA have state funding skyrocket to over incredibly rich and had a ton of awesome toys, restored that had $900 million when including an awesome car that could fire missiles. been taken away the new fiscal year Who wouldn’t want that? to offset a deficit goes into effect in Over the years, other heroes and villains would in the state budget, July. However, stake their claim on our imaginations — all divided and has left law- while the future is into two brands. Choosing between DC and Marvel makers and taxpay- still a massive ques- was always like declaring yourself a Coke or a ers on both sides of tion mark, officials Pepsi fan, or a Red Sox or Yankees fan. It always the political aisle and supporters of seemed like you had to choose your team and stick angered at Gov. Day Kimball are with it. On DC’s team, the powerhouses included Dannel Malloy. praising the deci- Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, For now, howev- sion to at least tem- Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Aquaman, Martian er, officials at the porarily preserve Manhunter, and many more. When united, they hospital are breath- the hospital’s state became the Justice League, and battled powerful ing a cautious sigh funding after fight- villains like Lex Luthor, Darkseid, The Joker and of relief with the ing for nearly a year Brainiac, all while learning how to exist with each announcement that to make up the dif- other. the Putnam hospital ference in whatever In the other corner were the heroes of Marvel Photo courtesy Valentine Iamartino will receive $3.8 mil- way they can. — Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, THOMPSON — The Day Kimball Woman’s Board held its lion in supplemen- “It’s wonderful Iron Man, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Punisher, The annual Spring Tea event on Saturday, April 2 at the Raceway tal appropriations to hear the news,” Fantastic Four and the X-Men (among many oth- Restaurant, where guests an members of the Woman’s Board as well as its portion said DKH President ers), many of whom would unite at one time or celebrated the dawn of spring and the women in their lives of the small hospital and CEO Robert another to form the massive super team, The with a lunch, fashion show and more. Pictured, these four pool funding for the Smanik. “It’s been an arduous path, but Avengers. They would battle crazy super villains sisters from the area used the tea as an event to spend some current fiscal year. like Thor’s adopted brother Loki, the insane Red quality time together. For more photos, turn to page A10! The hospital Skull, The Abomination, The Mandarin, Doctor received the good Please Read FUNDING, page A15 Doom, Magneto and the unstoppable Mad Titan, Thanos. Needless to say, there is never a lack of characters, which literally number in the thousands. But for me, it’s always been about Superman, the unquestioned leader of the Justice League, ‘Fighting the good fight’ the conscience of good. The outsider from an alien planet that defends Earth from harm. He is a hero’s Eastford resident hero, and one that many others emulate when they become a superhero. leads charge for Of course, Batman always gets his due. The character has, by far, the best movies of any comic char- women’s rights in acter to date. I don’t even think that’s an argument. He has the best background story, the most creative sports, schools stories, and easily the best rogues gallery (comic speak for “cast of villains”) in comics. The Dark BY JASON BLEAU Knight resonates with people who have seen injus- NEWS STAFF WRITER tice, have experienced a traumatic youth, have a EASTFORD — As an accomplished fighting spirit, have overcome odds, and want to do and recognized athlete, coach and good in a world that is often cruel and unforgiving, supporter of women’s college sports, Courtesy photo represented by the fictional city of Gotham. Eastford resident Lauren Anderson has The clash of styles — the Dark Knight versus the a lot to be proud of in her life. She is an From left, Lauren Anderson of Eastford, who helped lead a new era for Boy Scout — was what always made the dynamic inaugural inductee into the Woodstock women’s sports at URI in the 1970’s, stands with Eleanor Lemaire, the between the two characters so interesting. For Academy Athletic Hall of Fame and an first Association Director for Women’s Athletics hired by URI in 1976, me, although I love the Batman character a lot, I’ll inductee into the Eastford Elementary and Pat Nicol, an athlete from 1976 to 1980 in track and field who always take the Man of Steel. received the first scholarship Eleanor handed out in 1977, following their After all, at the end of the day, who hasn’t wanted participation in a new production by URI chronicling the strides that have Please Read ANDERSON, page A16 to fly? been made over the years in women’s sports at the school and beyond. Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909-4130, or by e-mail at [email protected]. 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Veterans Coffeehouse to host first anniversary celebration KILLINGLY — The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse will celebrate its first anniversary on April 12 with a tribute to its many volunteers along with a special 8x7-9x7 Steel Liftmaster 1/2 hp thank you to the Town of Killingly. 2 Sided Insulated Chain Drive The Coffeehouse will honor more than Garage Door 20 volunteers, veterans and non-veterans 7ft Opener alike, who have led the groundbreak- r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & ing operations of this first Veterans track, 8 color & 3 panel design options $270 Coffeehouse in the state. Four volunteers $570 inc Installation will receive special Senior Corps pins for inc Installation price matching available on all written quotes their service to Veterans. Also, Killingly Town Manager Sean Hendricks and Town Council Chairman David Griffiths both will be recognized as RSVP thanks Killingly for hosting the Coffeehouse at the Killingly Community Center. This agenda will be presented at both the morning (9 a.m.) and evening (6 RONNIE’S SEAFOOD p.m.) coffeehouses t haRlton epot on April 12. R . 31 C D When the “Proudly serving the community for over 40 years” Veterans Coffeehouse opened in the community center cafeteria on April 14, www.860Local.com 2015, a small advisory cadre of volunteers welcomed 24 veterans plus a NOW host of community leaders. Those promising numbers steadily grew over the inaugural year, eventually OPEN totaling 240 unique individual veter- Open Tues., Wed., Thurs, Sunday ans in year one, for 11am-8pm, a weekly average of nearly 35 veterans. Friday & Sat 11am-9pm This growth presented the need Accepting most major credit cards for larger quarters. The Town of Killingly responded by making a larger space available, which volunteers renovated giving the Coffeehouse a home. Due to increased interest from veterans, the Coffeehouse now meets weekly, every Tuesday at 9 a.m., plus once a month at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday at the KCC, 185 Broad St., in Killingly. RSVP also thanks the staff at the Killingly Community Center and Killingly Parks & Recreation for their assistance in making the Coffeehouse’s first year such a success. For more information about RSVP and the Veterans Coffeehouse, please contact Greg Kline at 860-774-9286.

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V illager Newspapers Friday, April 8, 2016 • A3 Courtney presents rare honor to family of WWII vet in some respects, is Family of Thompson veteran finally receives also about having a remembrance World War II medal for the families to Philippines from Japanese control. pass down from While the congressman has been a generation to gen- part of many similar ceremonies in his eration,” Courtney time in office, Courtney said the presen- said. “I think it’s tation of this particular medal was truly got a deep meaning something unique and special, as the for the family and Philippine Liberation Medal is a rare you can just feel it honor to behold. in the room.” Congressman Joe Courtney presents the Philippines Liberation Medal “We do a number of medal recovery Ovid’s wife, Lucy to the family of World War II veteran Ovid Bergeron. events throughout the district and the Bergeron, officially word is starting to get out there that accepted the medal who had tryouts with the Red Sox and our office, along with the other congres- and said she knows her husband would St. Louis Cardinals and when he came sional offices, can help families get long be proud to receive the honor. She spoke home he was a bundle of nerve and overdue medals in their possession. We of Ovid as a dedicated soldier, hus- couldn’t do that. He worked three jobs were approached by the family and band and father who was humble in his and worked hard all his life. He told our staff got the paperwork lined up,” own right to the point of turning down me a little about what it was like in the Courtney said. “What’s special about receiving the medal to finally return to war and it sounded like it was hell. He this one is it involves a medal from the his family after years of service. would be proud … and I’m proud.” Philippine government, which is still, “He was discharged at Fort Devens With this and other veteran awards to this day, one of our strongest allies, and they told him he would have to wait making headlines in recent weeks, The and they’re still very grateful to us five days to get the medal and he said Villager would like to direct all of our about the sacrifices to regain their inde- he didn’t want to wait … he was going readers with questions about medals Jason Bleau photos pendence after Japan conquered them home. My son was 2 1/2 years old and like the Philippine Liberation Medal and Congressman Joe Courtney presents the in World War II. You don’t see many of he had never seen or met him. Every the recent awards presented to Korean Philippine Liberation Medal to Lucy and those. That’s a pretty rare medal and once in a while he would talk about War veterans to Manuel Meneses, the Raymond Bergeron, the wife of the late Ovid it’s pretty special.” the medal and my son decided to work Veterans Service Representative for Bergeron who was a Thompson veteran who First Selectman Ken Beausoleil, who on getting it,” Lucy Bergeron said. “I Congressman Joe Courtney. Meneses served in World War II. was on hand for the ceremony, said it think it’s fantastic. I really appreciate can be reached at 860-886-0139 for infor- was a great honor to be a part of the this and it means quite a bit to me. It’ll mation on these and other medals, if presentation and stated he was proud BY JASON BLEAU become a family heirloom. I’ve waited you believe you know a veteran who NEWS STAFF WRITER to be a part of the effort to bring a local long enough for it.” may be entitled to or deserving of these veteran his rightful recognition for his Ovid’s son, Raymond Bergeron, was honors. THOMPSON — Congressman service, even after his death. also on hand to be a part of the presen- Joe Courtney made a special stop in “It feels great to be part of this and tation, but gave credit where it was due Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- Thompson on April Fools Day Friday, help the family out to have what they as it was his brother, who was unable 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- April 1, but his visit was no joke. deserve to have that they didn’t get at to attend the ceremony, who really put press.com. Courtney’s appearance was sched- the time. It’s a great feeling to help them in the work to make sure his father was uled in order to recognize a local veter- find that closure of sorts for his service honored for everything he did to serve an with a rare medal for his service in and be here as part of a special day,” the his country. World War II, with his family on hand first selectman said. “This was import- “My broth- to accept the long-awaited award with ant. I happen to know the family and er, Leonard Immediate Start open arms. when they reached out I was happy to Bergeron, did all Ovid Bergeron was a member of the help. I knew it would be very special for of the work. He National Guard and the U.S. Army and them to have it.” did the research Putnam Delivery Drivers served as a member of the 43rd Division Courtney said the significance of and everything Early Morning Start in World War II. He spent 38 months the medal can’t be understated, and else,” Raymond overseas and was supposed to be hon- while Ovid Bergeron may not be alive Bergeron said. ored with the Philippine Liberation to embrace the medal himself, he hopes “It’s fantastic and Medal before he decided to make his that the family will cherish it and use it I’m really happy Local area, company box truck. No special way home to be with his family rather to remember everything Bergeron did for my mother license required. Excellent customer service than wait to receive his medal and for his family and country. really. We go to delay his return home any longer. “It’s a powerful symbol of service my fathers resting skills and driving record. Good school or work Years later, Bergeron, who passed during one of the toughest conflicts place five days a record. References requested. Ability to move away in 1974, was honored in a spe- in history, particularly fighting in week and I know up to 50 pounds. (21 or older) cial ceremony in Thompson, where that part of the world when it was just he’d be prouder Courtney presented his family, includ- vicious. It’s important that the family that a peacock ing his wife, son and grandson, with gets this recognition. It’s nice to see today. He went $14.00 per hour – paid weekly the Philippine Liberation Medal he so multiple generations here because this, through hell and deserved for his part in helping free the back. He was a great ball player Call Judd 1-888-786-0791 Public Meetings THOMPSON Building Grove Cemetery Association, 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 11 Town Office Building Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School Media Center Thursday, April 14 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Merrill Board of Education, 7 p.m., Town Office Seney Room, Town Hall Building

Tuesday, April 12 POMFRET Inland Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m., Merrill Seney Room, Town Hall Monday, April 11 Water Pollution Control Authority, 7 Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Community p.m., WPCA Treatment Plant Office Center

Wednesday, April 13 Tuesday, April 12 Friends of the Thompson Public Economic Planning & Development, 8 Library, 1 p.m., Library/Community a.m., Community Center Center Thursday, April 14 Thursday, April 14 Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., Old Housing Authority, 5:15 p.m., Housing Town House Authority Office Board of Finance, 7 p.m. The Board of Finance will hold a Budget Meeting every Thursday in April at 7 p.m. in the Thompson Library. All residents are welcome to attend.

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Monday, April 11 Recreation, 7 p.m., Room C

Tuesday, April 12 Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Room B Conservation Subcommittee, 7:30 p.m., Room A

Thursday, April 14 Open Space Land Acquisition, 7:30 p.m., Room B

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Monday, April 11 Clean Energy, 7 p.m., Town Office Building

Tuesday, April 12 Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Town Office Building

Wednesday, April 13 Board of Selectmen, Special Meeting, 9 a.m., Town Office Building Recreation Commission, 2 p.m., Town Office Building Registrar of Voters, 5 p.m., Town Office

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Thompson resident to complete health journey with Boston Marathon run

BY JASON BLEAU ing up my diet and running special opportunity I don’t take NEWS STAFF WRITER more. Over the next five or six lightly,” said Lefler. THOMPSON — As the Boston years I lost over 100 pounds He added that he feels the Marathon approaches on April and running was a huge part of race will be the finish line for 18, Thompson will be repre- that,” Lefler told The Villager a journey he has worked hard sented well by one of our own at a fundraiser for his Boston to complete for several years. in Ryan Lefler, a lifelong Quiet Marathon campaign. He said starting the Boston Corner resident whose story is As of this report, Lefler was Marathon will, ironically, end so inspiring that it helped him approaching the $4,000 mark of his race towards a healthier land a spot on the New England the $5,000 he needs to raise in body and mind and when and Patriots Foundation team for order to obtain a bid number if he can cross the finish line the famed race. for the Boston Marathon. His in the marathon itself it will Lefler will be facing his first most recent fundraiser was on be the culmination of years of ever Boston Marathon, cap- April 3, when he hosted a bingo hard work and dedication to ping years of hard work that event at St Joseph’s Church in change his life for the better has helped transform him from Thompson where he is a mem- and face new challenges head a man concerned about his ber of the congregation and a on. weight and health to someone former student, having attend- For those who may be think- who is not only challenging ed the church’s middle school ing of tackling a similar chal- himself, but excelling as he through eighth grade. lenge Lefler said it’s not easy, continues to embrace a healthy Lefler admitted he used to but it’s worth it, and it’s some- lifestyle and push himself despise running, but eventual- thing no one should be afraid to physically to new heights. ly embraced it as his healthy try and commit to. Lefler’s journey started sev- transformation progressed. “I was in my late 20’s and I eral years ago, in 2007 and This led to him participating questioned if I could actually 2008, when he had a medical in 5K’s and 10K’s, and eventu- do this and I would just say scare that forced him to take a ally his first half marathon last have small starting goals and good hard look at himself and year, which inspired him to stick with it,” said Lefler. “Set where he was going in his life. submit his application to New little goals one week at a time. Admittedly overweight and England Patriots Foundation It does make a difference. It failing to maintain a healthy to be on the team. does get easier with exercis- diet, Lefler began to change his “It doesn’t get any bigger. It ing and your diet and it’s not lifestyle with exercise, healthy is the biggest marathon, pret- always going to be easy. You’ll foods and a new lease on life, ty much. I’m a huge Patriots have tough times where you eventually fully embracing fan and if being in the Boston might splurge, but tomorrow Courtesy photos those concepts to the max and Marathon wasn’t as big of a is another day. Moderation is Thompson resident Ryan Lefler will compete in this year’s Boston becoming the runner that he deal as it really is, just being also good and at times I may Marathon after years of working towards a healthier lifestyle. Lefler will is today. able to represent the New have been too strict on myself help represent The New England Patriots Foundation on April 18. Shown “I slowly started eating less, England Patriots and their and I know that gets on you is a before and after photo of Lefler in 2007-08 before his transformation started exercising and watch- foundation and to wear their mentally. So, it’s OK to miss and Lefler in a recent 5K as he trains for his biggest race yet. logo as I’m running is a great one day or exercise and have ing what I ate. As a year or two run in the Boston Marathon Jason Bleau may be reached honor. I’ve had a long stand- a cookie now and then because went on, I took it real seriously on Patriots Day, April 18, in at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at ing love with the race and the that helps you mentally.” and instead of just eating less, I Boston. [email protected]. started eating healthier, clean- Patriots team, so it’s a very The Villager would like to wish Lefler good luck in his Benefit concert raises $4K for Community Kitchens Community Kitchens through ticket sales, spon- sorships, and donations. Community Kitchens of Northeastern Connecticut is a nonprofit organization that provides a hot noon-time meal each weekday at one of five locations in our region including the First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Mondays, the Living Faith United Methodist Church of Putnam on Tuesdays, the United Methodist Church of Danielson on Wednesdays, All Hallows Catholic Church of Moosup on Thursdays, and Moosup United Methodist Church on Fridays. All meals are free and everyone is welcome. “We were delighted to host this event,” said the Rev. Jocelyn Gardner Spencer, pastor of the First Courtesy photo Congregational Church of Woodstock. “The eve- The First Congregational Church of Woodstock a ben- ning raised funds and awareness for a wonderful efit concert for Community Kitchens of Northeastern organization with whom our church is proud to Connecticut featuring the Bluegrass Gospel Project on partner, and it gave us a chance to share God’s Friday, April 1. extravagant welcome and hospitality with our wider community. And the music was fabulous!” CLUES ACROSS WOODSTOCK — The sanctuary of the First The appreciative sell-out crowd was treated to 1. Listen again together Congregational Church of Woodstock swelled the signature vocals, close harmonies, and musi- 7. Expressed sentiments 41. Christian holiday with joyful bluegrass music and rousing applause cianship of the Bluegrass Gospel Project. BGP was 13. Membrane 43. 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nation. While our hearts ache for the people of our beloved communities, many of whom have lost all but their lives, we have also witnessed firsthand the strength and resil- ience of the Fijian people. It is often through trying times that a person’s true character is realized. Nearly a month has passed since Cyclone Winston tore across our island paradise, and my understanding of the Fijian spirit has never been clearer than it is now. Those with little on their plate still offer to share so others have something on theirs. Those without a roof over their heads still offer what little shel- Baker teaching hygiene in Saioko Village Kindergarten, Nakorotubu, Ra. ter they have to ensure others have a dry place to stay. And in spite of all the obstacles that lie ahead, the Fiji smile remains contagious and ubiquitous. This is what it means to be Fijian. It means lending a hand to others even when yours are Courtesy photos tied with your own challenges. It means taking time out of Rich Baker leading a nutrition education session with first grade students the day to share a cup of tea in Navitilevu District School, Ra. or bilo of kava with a friend to empathize with their struggles. It means coming together for a game of rugby or soccer and embracing the community relationships that couldn’t be Baker celebrating International Day of the Girl in his library after-school scathed by Winston’s winds. program. Each student made a poster saying: “If I stay in school I can Amidst the chaos that become…” characterized the days following Cyclone Winston, I received a message from Sara Dziedzic, informing me that The Woodstock Academy community, along with my close friends, had already mobilized an effort to support the people of Fiji in their recovery. “Rich has spoken to my class- es numerous times since he has been in Fiji so once my students heard, they immediately wanted to help,” said Social Studies Department Chairman Sara Dziedzic. “It’s been very rewarding watching students and alumni come together for Baker with his team during a youth development camp focused on promo- such an important cause.” tion of leadership and gender equality. I cannot begin to express the gratitude for your generosity Photo courtesy Fiji Government WOODSTOCK — Richard offers space for reflection on in aiding toward this cause. I A post-Winston photo of Baker’s community, Rakiraki. Baker, a Brooklyn native the values embraced by this know suffering in this world and Woodstock Academy tight-knit community. With a is vast; it can sometimes over- alumnus, has been serv- population of just under 1 mil- whelm and lead to a feeling other like never before. While community back home. The ing as a Community Health lion people, one quickly learns that our drop in the bucket is you may not have had the Woodstock Academy’s Save Empowerment Volunteer with the immense value placed on meaningless. However, I can opportunity to share the per- Fiji Committee hosted sever- the Peace Corp in Rakiraki, familial relationships and the tell you firsthand, that your sonal connections to the people al fundraising events in April Fiji, since September 2014. deep connections shared by generosity is welcomed with of Fiji, my hope is that this and plans to host more events On Saturday, Feb. 20, Fiji Fijians. warm and open hearts. I can story, and stories shared by to reach their goal of raising was hit by a category 5 cyclone, Since our arrival nearly 20 tell you that every donation, the thousands of Fiji returned $5,000 for local Fijians. Winston, the strongest storm to months ago, the people of Fiji regardless of its size, means the Peace Corps volunteers, will For more information on ever make landfall. The storm have graciously welcomed us world to a child that can return give you a glimpse into why upcoming fundraising events, left more than 123,000 people into their homes, families and to a school with a roof, receive this small island nation is so or to donate to the cause, homeless, 30 percent of the hearts. Volunteers have a long, a fresh meal to eat, a bottle of close to our hearts. please contact Sara Dziedzic at population without safe water fruitful history of working side clean water, or a tent over their As our communities begin sdziedzic@woodstockacademy. and sanitation facilities, and by side with our Fijian com- heads to protect from the rain to rebuild, it is my hope they org. took the lives of more than 40 munities on a range of proj- and mosquitoes at night. can do so with the generous people. Current damage costs ects from youth development “I got involved with WA’s support of our American are estimated at $470 million, to health empowerment. While Save Fiji Committee because which is 10 percent of the Peace Corps Volunteers have it was an opportunity to get nation’s overall GDP. undoubtedly fostered positive involved with real world Fiji is a nation known to development over the 48 years work,” said senior Alena Klee, many Americans only by that since they first arrived, we of Pomfret. “I’m passionate iconic bottle of volcanic water also owe a debt of gratitude about humanitarianism and and an overly dramatized sea- to the people of Fiji for their human rights so when I got the son of “Survivor.” As Peace unmatched hospitality and chance to help those in need, Corps Fiji volunteers, we have kindhearted acceptance of for- I jumped. I hope the commit- the distinct honor of taking eigners in their communities. tee can raise enough money to a step beyond most and serv- Although it was a mere help at least a few people gain ing our country in this gor- 24-hour sound bite in the access to everyday essentials geous, culturally diverse island American news cycle, some and return some normalcy to nation. parts of our host nation were their lives.” Fiji’s white sand beaches, devastated by Cyclone Winston. While Fiji’s recovery will lush jungles and crystal-clear This powerful and unpredict- likely take years, the support waters are enough to entice able force of nature impacted received now will help this any visitor seeking paradise, nearly 350,000 Fijians and left beautiful nation rebuild stron- but as volunteers we’ve had the entire villages and schools lev- ger to mitigate threats posed by unique opportunity to experi- eled. As the government and intensifying climate trends in ence the true source of Fiji’s international response teams the South Pacific. There isn’t warmth — the hearts of its work to stabilize the nation, a shadow of doubt in my mind people. While the pace of life Fiji continues to face the very that Fiji will rise up stronger on ‘Fiji time’ can occasionally real threats posed by agricul- than Winston. As volunteers be a source of frustration for tural devastation, communica- we have witnessed this coun- an ambitious volunteer, it also ble disease, and economic stag- try, our second home, band together in support of each

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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 Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected] Six to be inducted into Tourtellotte Athletic Hall of Fame BY JOE LINDLEY of Fame inductees. SPECIAL TO THE VILLAGER Established in 2009, the Tourtellotte THOMPSON — The Tourtellotte Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame honors Memorial High School Athletic Hall of individuals and teams who have demon- Fame Committee has announced the strated outstanding athletic achieve- selection of its 2016 TMHS Athletic Hall ment while attending Tourtellotte Memorial and beyond. Tourtellotte Memorial has a deep athletic tradition dating back to the early 1900’s. The small school, located in Thompson, has 14 State Championships and has had at least one team ranked number one in all of New England. Several of its former players are members of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame, and one former Tiger is listed in the The TMHS Girls soccer team. Jennifer Martin Peterson is fifth from the left kneeling. Martin National Basketball Hall of Fame. Peterson played Division I soccer at UNH. Members of this year’s class include Jason Akana ‘91, James Siekierski ‘71, Jennifer Martin Peterson ‘96, Earl Rosebrooks ‘87, Chris Mayotte ‘87, and Deb Spinelli. Below are their bios.

JASON AKANA: CLASS OF 1991 Akana played baseball and soccer at TMHS in 1989, 1990 and 1991. While a major factor on the soccer field during his time at Tourtellotte Memorial, it was at baseball that Akana excelled as a Tiger. He was a member of the 1990 QVC Baseball Championship team, was a QVC Baseball All-Star, and was a 1991Connecticut All-Stater in Baseball. During the summer months, Akana played baseball for legendary coach Tom Auclair on the Tri-Town American Deb Spinelli, Athletic Director of TMHS and Legion Baseball squad. TMS. Spinelli, a former SCSU basketball play- After high school, Akana played er, is the winningest female coach at TMHS. baseball one season at Manchester Jim Sierkierski, TMHS ‘71. Sierkierski was Community College, located in JIM SIERKIERSKI: a four-sport athlete while at TMHS. He went Manchester. He then transferred to CLASS OF 1971 on to have an outstanding baseball college Worcester State University where he Sierkierski played baseball and bas- career playing for the Nichols College Bisons, applied his skill on the diamond in ketball for the Tigers 1968-1971; he also located in Dudley, Mass., where he set and the “City of Seven Hills” with great played soccer and ran cross country. still holds several pitching records. effect. While playing for the Lancers, he became the 1996 NCAA DIII National He was a 1969, 1970 and 1971 QVC College Batting Champion, hitting a All Star in baseball and a 1971 QVC season-high batting average of .514. He All Star in basketball. Sierkierski earned the Worcester Telegraph All- finished his career at Worcester State Photos courtesy Tourtellotte Memorial High School with a .398 career batting average, and Star Honorable Mention for Basketball Jason Akana taking an inside pitch during his was the seventh best all-time hitter in in 1971. Also in 1971, he became one of the few area high schoolers to pitch a time as a Tiger. After leaving TMHS, Akana Lancer history. He had a 22-game hit- went on to become one of the best college ting streak, 59 career steals, and set no-hitter, that coming against long-time rival Ellis Tech. He batted over .300 all ball players in Southern New England and the WSU records for assists with 221, most best Division III hitter in the country. career singles with 101, most singles in a four years while on the Tiger squad and in 1971, led the Red and Black to its first season with 41, and most career doubles Soccer State Championship. She played State Championship bid in many years. with 36. In 1996, he was selected to the basketball, soccer and softball for the During his time at TMHS, he earned All-New England Baseball Team and Tigers in 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996, earn- eight varsity letters. was named to the Massachusetts State ing QVC and Eastern Connecticut All- Upon graduating high school, College All-Conference First Team. He Star distinction in all three sports, and Sierkierski attended Nichols College, also earned the MASCAC Player of the the Connecticut State All-Star Award located in Dudley Massachusetts, where Week twice and was selected as the in soccer. She also earned the 1996 St. he played baseball for all four years. He 1996 College’s Outstanding Senior Male Vincent Marie Scholar-Athlete Award was the first Bison freshman to hurl Athlete of the Year. and was a 1996 Three-Sport Thompson a 2-hit shutout. That coming against In addition to his accomplishments Times Outstanding Athlete. The 1987 TMHS boys’ basketball team cele- St. Anselm’s College in 1972. He bested on the field, Akaka also excelled in the During her time at Tourtellotte brating the state title in a 78-65 upset over that performance the following year by classroom, earning honor roll distinc- Memorial, the Tigers finished as final- Somers High School. Both Rosebrooks and pitching a no-hitter. Sierkierski holds tion all three years. Upon graduation, ists in the 1994 State Championships Mayotte were key elements of that team. the most Single Game Performance he played profes- and won the 1994, 1995, 1996 QVC Awards ever awarded to a single Bison sional baseball Softball Championship. player. He also holds the record for with the Meridian Martin Peterson earned High most career strike outs as a pitcher Brakemen of the Academic Honors all four years at The Woodstock Academy with 195, the fewest career walks with Big South League. Tourtellotte Memorial, was a mem- Alumni Association Wine Tasting 62, and the most innings pitched at In 2002, Akana ber of the National Honor Society and 62.2. He was listed on the Who’s Who Sunday, April 17, 2016 was inducted into Student Council, and was selected as in College Athletics and was inducted 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. the Worcester a Connecticut State Scholar Athlete in into the Nichols College Athletic Hall of State University both 1995 and 1996. Starlite Gallery Fame in 2001. Athletic Hall of Upon graduating from TMHS, After college, Sierkierski switched 39 Hamilton Street Fame and his jer- she attended the University of New his baseball bat for golf clubs and went sey number was Hampshire, where she played Division Southbridge, MA 01550 on to win a Club Championship at retired. After his I Soccer. While at UNH, she earned the Tickets $35 p.p. Raceway Golf Course, Thompson, CT, playing days were American East Scholar Athlete Award, and the 1991 Willimantic Amateur Golf over, he coached the Golden Key National Honor Society Championship. He lives in Thompson baseball in the & Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Award with his wife Lynn and has two sons Thompson Little and the 2000 UNH Women’s Soccer Team Aaron and Brett. Aaron (TMHS Class League System for “Honor Team” & “Player’s Award.” She of 2004) was inducted into the TMHS nine years. graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. Jason lives in Science and earned a Master’s Degree in Thompson with Sport Psychology from the University his wife Christie, of Iowa in 2003. All proceeds will benefit JENNIFER MARTIN PETERSON: sons Kobe and CLASS OF 1996 She continued her love for athlet- The Woodstock Academy Brayden, and ics by coaching a variety of sports, Alumni Association daughter Grace. most recently soccer at the Monomoy RSVP to Doreen Holt In 1994 and 1995, Martin Peterson was Regional High School located in (860) 928-6575 x1147 listed as one of the top 100 best girl soccer Harwich, MA. She is also a certified or [email protected] or online at: players in the State of Connecticut. As a lacrosse and basketball referee. She www.woodstockacademy.org/alumniwinetasting starter for the Tigers, she was instru- lives in Harwich, MA with her husband mental in leading the 1993 Tigers to a Allan and her two sons, Chet and C.J.

DEB SPINELLI

With 21 former players making it to the college ranks and 22 players earning All-State honors, there are few female coaches in Northeast Connecticut who have had better success at the craft of coaching than has Deb Spinelli. Spinelli A Vision for the World... holds the TMHS record for most wins as a female coach and most wins as a TMHS soccer coach. ... A Home for Your Family Her personal accolades include the 1994 Northeast Connecticut Soccer Coach of the Year Award, the 2001 Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association Senior Bowl Coach Award, the 2000 Connecticut Soccer Coach of the Year Award, the 2005 National High School Coach of the Year Finalist Award, the 2006 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Connecticut Coach of the Year -Division II Award, the 2006 National Soccer Coaches Association New England Regional Coach of the Year - Division II Award, Pastor Ronald Berard the 2010 and 2015 Connecticut Girls’ Soccer Coaches Association Coach of the 386 Quinebaug Road Year Awards, the 2010 Eastern Board of N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255 Officials Distinguished Service Award, and the 2015 National Soccer Coaches www.TriStateBaptist.org Association of America CT Coach of the To register, please contact O. Brockmeyer, Year Award. 860-942-2934 or [email protected] 860-315-5180 Turn To HALL OF FAME page A19 V illager Newspapers Friday, April 8, 2016 • A7

THE RECTORY SCHOOL families’ circumstances may qualify Please contact Sarah French at Dinner includes salad, chicken cor- ANNOUNCES NEW MERIT them for assistance beyond the merit [email protected] don bleu (a secret family recipe), rice SCHOLARSHIP scholarship. In addition to the Bigelow with any questions or to donate to The pilaf, vegetable, roll, drink and dessert. Scholarship, Rectory provides more Woodstock Academy Relay For Life Dozens of silent auction items add to than $1.8 million in need-based finan- team. the event! Tickets for Adults are $20, POMFRET — The Rectory School, cial aid to students each year. Children under 10 are $10, and Children an independent, coed junior boarding Application Deadline: Saturday, 4 and under are free. Organizers are school (5-9) and day school (early child- April 30 POMFRET LIONS CLUB predicting a sell-out this year, and hood to ninth grade), located in Pomfret, Scholarships will be awarded by May SCHOLARSHIPS encourage all to purchase tickets early! recently announced the creation of the 31 There will be one seating for the meal, Bigelow Scholarship. Visit our website at www.rectory- POMFRET — The Pomfret Lions Club and take-out is available. The Bigelow Scholarship will be school.org for additional information. will award three $1,000 scholarships to Come join your neighbors as we cel- awarded to two newly enrolling Grade students who will attend a post-second- ebrate a decade of delicious chicken 7 or Grade 8 students (one day, one ary educational institution during the dinners and wonderful fellowship for boarding) who best embrace the ide- KILLINGLY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2016-17 academic year. a good cause! Tickets can be purchased als that Mr. John Bigelow (Rectory’s To be eligible applicants must be res- from Chairperson Beverly Champany first student and second Headmaster) KILLINGLY — Tim Hollister is the idents of Pomfret and must complete (974-1202), Michelle Lengyel (974-2405) sought in all students. These ideals have author of “His Father Still: A Parenting and return an application before April or Carolyn McGinn (974-0726). Beverly defined the School’s hope for all Rectory Memoir,” and “Not So Fast: Parenting 29. The application requires a school notes that the dinner was started by her- students from the School’s inception Your Teen through the Dangers of transcript, a reference, and several self and fellow cancer survivor daugh- in 1920 up to our current day. In Mr. Driving.” brief paragraphs in addition to personal ter-in-law Laurie Rasicot Champany in Bigelow’s words, these ideals are: “To Since the death of his 17–year-old information. 2006 as a way to raise money for Relay work well, to play well; to think clearly, son Reid in a car crash in 2006, Tim Applications are available from for Life. Laurie lost her battle with can- to speak truth; to win without pride, to has become a nationally known advo- school guidance departments at cer in 2010. The dinner is sponsored by lose without rancor; to have courage, cate for safer teen driving. In 2009, he Woodstock Academy, Putnam High the Champany and Rasicot Families and and to be kind. This is the goal for the launched his national blog for parents School, Killingly High School, Pomfret the Happy Endings Relay for Life Team. greatest: It is a goal that the least may of teen drivers, “From Reid’s Dad,” School, and Marianapolis Preparatory This annual dinner has raised over reach.” www.fromreidsdad.org. For his writing School. An application may also be $30,000 in its nine-year history. Those To honor the vision of the Bigelows, and advocacy, Tim has received the requested from the following address: unable to come but wishing to sup- our founding family, Rectory will award nation’s highest civilian award from Lions Club Scholarship, Box 224, port the event may contact Chairperson an annual scholarship to two deserving traffic safety from the U.S. Department Pomfret, CT 06258. Beverly or send a check donation to 146 students (one day, one boarding) who of Transportation, and has received Fay Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. meet the stated criteria (see checklist national public service awards from the below). The Bigelow Scholarship will Governors Highway Safety Association KILLINGLY-BROOKLYN ROTARY be ongoing through the student’s time SCHOLARSHIP QUIET CORNER GARDEN CLUB and the National Safety Council in 2015. SCHOLARSHIP at Rectory, granted the recipient con- Tim has appeared on the CBS Evening tinues to uphold the characteristics set News with Scott Pelley, the Hallmark forth by Mr. John Bigelow. The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club Channel’s “Home and Family” Show The 2016 Quiet Corner Garden Club • Bigelow Scholarship for Day is accepting 2016 scholarship applica- and “Raising America” on HLN. $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to Student: Up to $5,000 per year. tions. Students who reside in Killingly Tim will be at the Killingly Public a high school senior who lives in the • Bigelow Scholarship for Boarding or Brooklyn are eligible to apply for two Library to offer a presentation on April Quiet Corner, has been accepted to a col- Student: Up to $20,000 per year. $1,500 scholarships if they are: 1) a high 19, at 7 p.m. His books will be available lege majoring in agriculture, landscape Rectory’s current Headmaster, Fred school senior planning to attend col- for purchase and a book signing will be design, horticulture, or other environ- Williams, commented, “Rectory is lege in the fall or 2) a student current- held after the event. mental science. This scholarship will proud to unite the legacy of the Bigelow ly matriculated in at least one course Please register for this event by call- be awarded based on a combination family with the hopes for our future, as at QVCC. Applications are available ing 860-779-5383 or visit our website at of academic achievement, leadership we recognize deserving children with through the guidance departments KillinglyPublicLibrary.org. qualities, community service, letter the Bigelow Scholarship.” at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, of recommendation and the student’s Bigelow Scholarship Checklist: Killingly High School, Marianapolis essay. 1. Inquire online at www.rectory- Preparatory School, QVCC, QMC and WOODSTOCK ACADEMY Applications are available at high school.org/scholarship. Woodstock Academy or by contact- school guidance offices, local libraries, 2. Schedule a formal visit to tour the ing Sarah Wallace at Sarah_Wallace@ or via email at quietcornergardenclub@ campus, interview with an Admissions WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock banksi.com. All applications must be gmail.com. Be sure to put Scholarship representative, and complete (students Academy Relay For Life team will hold postmarked no later than April 15. Application in the subject. only) a brief writing sample. This visit its 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast on Applications must be received no is for both the student and his/her par- Sunday, April 10, from 8-11 a.m. in the later than May 2. Please mail the com- ents. Woodstock Academy Dining Commons. POMFRET COMMUNITY SCHOOL pleted application and required attach- 3. Complete a Rectory School appli- Pancakes, sausage, and scrambled eggs, CHICKEN CORDON BLEU ments to: The Quiet Corner Garden cation. will be served. Raffle items will also be DINNER Club, c/o Scholarship Application, P.O. 4. The student must complete a 500- available. Box 1004, Woodstock, CT 06281. word essay on the following question: Tickets are $8 per person with free POMFRET — Pomfret Community The Scholarship Program’s main Why do you believe you should be con- admission for children 3 and under. School cafeteria will again be the site of fundraising source is an annual Plant sidered for the Bigelow Scholarship? Tickets can be purchased at the door the 10th Annual Chicken Cordon Bleu Sale, which will be held Saturday, May 5. Consider the option to apply for or on The Woodstock Academy’s web- Dinner and Silent Auction, with the 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Roseland need-based/additional financial aid. site. All proceeds will be donated to the auction starting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner Cottage, 556 Route 169, Woodstock, CT Families from a broad range of incomes American Cancer Society for cancer served at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. 06281. apply to The Rectory School. Some research and local cancer patients. Woodstock Academy announces 2016-17 fiscal plan WOODSTOCK — Woodstock each student with an iPad. This The staff is the foundation of The THOMPSON Academy’s 2016-17 fiscal plan transition transformed the edu- Academy, and the most crucial aligns with the priorities of the cational experience of our stu- component of our program. The THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL/TOURTELLOTTE Board of Trustees and, more dents.” success of our students is direct- MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL importantly, the motto of The The three premises, the foun- ly attributable to our dedicated, Academy: Look to the Future. dation of the 2016-17 fiscal plan, experienced, and supportive Monday, April 11: Hot dog on a roll, chili -Cheese sauce-on- The 2016/2017 Fiscal Plan is based provide a tuition rate well below staff. For our 2016/2017 Fiscal ions, oven baked fries, baked beans, alter: BBQ Pork Rib/bun. on three major premises: the per pupil expenditures of Plan, approximately 88 percent of Tuesday, April 12:Buffalo chicken wrap, lettuce, toma- 1. The plan meets the mission other communities, yet provide the budget covers the cost of staff. to, ranch dressing, roasted broccoli, sweet potato fries or of The Academy and funds all an educational experience which The overall operating bud- Pepperoni - Buffalo chicken. current programs, while enhanc- is second to none in our area. get has only increased a total of Wednesday, April 13: Pasta with meat sauce, garlic bread ing some academic curriculum The per pupil expenditure of The $58,134 over the last seven years. stick, roasted potato skin, garden peas, Alt: Hamburger or areas; Academy was the 6th lowest in In 2009-10, the operating fiscal Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, onion. 2. The plan funds the hiring of the state, as provided in data plan was $13,473,696; in 2016-17, Thursday, April 14: Enchilada stack, salsa-sour cream, an Alumni Director, which will from a 2014-15 report by the CT the fiscal plan will be $13,531,830. fiesta rice, niblet corn, Alt. Pizza, plain, pepperoni, Buffalo assist with alumni engagement State Department of Education, Furthermore, those towns with chicken. and the fundraising efforts of the the most recent report available. a contract have seen a signifi- Friday, April 15: Chicken patty a bun, lettuce, tomato, Advancement Office; and In addition to our low per pupil cant decrease in the percentage of mashed potato, steamed carrots, Alt: Chayote chicken patty, 3. The plan includes funding to rate, as a private school, The their portion of the operating bud- bun. completely remodel the Alumni Academy also has the ability to get. In 2009-10, the sending towns Field House. raise funds and undertake proj- covered 99 percent of the total MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL “As an independent school, ects, which do not impact the operating budget; in 2016/2017, it is crucial that The Academy overall tuition rate. The contin- that percentage has fallen to 88 Monday, April 11: Giggles, chicken nuggets, ketchup, mac percent, a decrease of over 1.2 maintains its cutting edge and ued efforts of The Woodstock ‘n cheese, broccoli florets, 100 percent orange juice or fruit continues to provide a state-of- Academy Foundation has, over million dollars. While the overall choice, milk. the-art educational experience. It the last two years, allowed The tuition rate has increased 3.75 Tuesday, April 12:Hot Dog on a roll, oven baked fries, ketch- is important that, prior to discus- Academy to build a state-of-the- percent, that percentage varies up, coleslaw, 100% apple juice or fruit choice, milk. sions of future investments, we art Culinary Lab and two chem- significantly by town, based on Wednesday, April 13: Cheese pizza (plain or pepperoni), examine the results of past invest- istry labs, all of which has had the number of students from each ments,” Headmaster Christopher no impact on the overall tuition town who attend The Academy. garden salad with Italian dressing, Cookie, 100 percent orange Sandford commented. “We are rate. In the 2016-17 year, the total Sandford has presented the juice or fruit choice, milk. very proud of the successes cost of the Alumni Field House budget to the town of Woodstock, Thursday, April 14:Mini cheese ravioli with spaghetti of our students and staff. The remodel, will be approximately and would be more than willing sauce, steamed carrots, dinner roll, 100 percent grape juice or Academy’s variety and strength $340,000. Only $84,000 of the cost to present The Academy budget fruit choice, milk. of programs and opportunities of the project will be from tui- to any community groups. Please Friday, April 15: Brunch for Lunch – Pancakes with maple for our students makes us one of tion dollars; the largest amount contact him directly at 860-928- syrup, tater tots, baked beans, sausage link, 100 percent the top educational options avail- is coming from The Woodstock 6575, extension 1111, or via e-mail orange juice or fruit choice, milk. able. Additionally, The Academy Academy Foundation. at csandford@woodstockacade- transitioned to a 1-to-1 environ- As with most fiscal plans, the my.org. ment this past year, providing majority of the budget is for staff. Say it in JEWELERS living color! 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The Everyday Ecologist P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 LIZ ELLSWORTH Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner Frank G. Chilinski Give me President & Publisher Adam Minor Editor the fracks! Folks, it’s Earth Month! As I have previously mentioned, it’s an import- A way ant time of year to explore various conservation initiatives and environmental concerns, such as Hydraulic Fracturing, better known as with words “Fracking.” The Merriam- Webster Dictionary defines So, can you imagine anything more fracking as “the injection of annoying than starting a sentence, fluid into shale beds at high either writing or speaking, with the pressure in order to free up word “so”? petroleum resources (such The tiny little two-letter word has as oil or natural gas).” crept into usage with remarkable speed. Courtesy photo Shale is a hard rock layer Once it implied emphasis, as in: “I am deep in the earth, locat- SO tired of this political campaign,” ed about 2 miles down in but now, according to a survey by Lake CONCERT INCLUDES LOCAL INSTRUMENTALISTS the ground. The petroleum Superior State University, it is overused resources in the shale have WILLIMANTIC — On Sunday April 17, at 3 p.m., the Willimantic Orchestra, a communi- as the first word to answer any question. been in the rock for tens of ty based orchestra with many instrumentalists from the Quiet Corner, will present its free “Words, words, words,” Hamlet said millions of years. Due to our Spring Concert: “Poetic License” in the Concert Hall of the new Fine Arts Instructional advanced technology, we are in answer to a question from Polonius Center on the Eastern Connecticut State University campus. David Vaughan will conduct now able to access that oil about what Hamlet was reading. Words the orchestra. Admission is free. This concert will be Vaughan’s final concert after 25 years and natural gas. According are fundamental to how we think and as conductor of the Willimantic Orchestra, friends, admirers, followers, co- musicians are to Rebecca Felix, author of yet, much like our minds, encourage to attend this special performance. There will be a reception to honor Vaughan “12 Things to Know About they change all the time. I following the concert. Fracking,” the first horizon- enjoy words for what they tal fracking well was drilled convey and for what they in 2003; by December of that tell us about the thoughts year, some 1,900 wells had of others. I also like the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR been drilled. Now reports sound of words as they roll reveal there are 2 million off my tongue. Sometimes wells. I look for a chance to use Concerns over fracking a new word just for the Relay for Life: Setting the record straight include water contamina- pleasure of it. tion, climate change, water NANCY WEISS There are words I don’t To the Editor: during and after chemotherapy. usage, earthquakes, land like. Take “bottom-line” Being a 19-year Relay for Life participant Research is considered to be the most issues, health, and air qual- for example. Entirely in northeastern Connecticut and on the com- important. Only through research are the ity. overused and a way to end conversation mittee for 10 years, I have heard erroneous different treatments and drugs available, The issue that concerns by injecting a word that summons up comments over the years concerning Relay due mainly to the American Cancer Society. me the most is the amount images of being audited by the IRS. How for Life and the American Cancer Society. Regardless of all the well-intentioned orga- of water used in the frack- about “cherry picked”, a verb meaning The comment most remembered — Relay nizations, there would be no treatments ing process. One average to select something carefully, but with a for Life does not help people in our area or drugs if not for the research which has fracking well may use 7 mil- hint of self- dealing? The word reminds because the money does not stay in our area, helped so many. Since 1992 alone, there has lion gallons of water. That me of a sour cherry tree we had when I misleading people into thinking the money been a 24 percent increase in the cancer sur- is equivalent to 27 million liters! Take a look at your 2 was a little girl. The fruit was abundant, raised does not help cancer patients in our vival rate and this means 1.4 million more liter bottle of soda or juice… but uneatable. Add “transparent” to the area. have survived. Relay for Life is important that’s 13.5 million of those! list, too. Talk about overused and under Nothing could be further from the truth. because it raises money to save lives and Recently, I was told Relay for Life does helps cancer patients in our local commu- In 2014, more than half of the practiced? I worked with a woman who U.S. fracking wells were in often wore black underwear under nothing to help those with cancer in our nities every day. Research is the reason for area. Many local organizations and foun- survival. Treatments and drugs don’t appear areas with drought (Felix). white clothes. I think of her when I hear, Many people are con- dations assist cancer patients, paying for in dreams. I Relay to fund these programs transparent. Toss in “stakeholder” and cerned about the types of and to see more survivors. “problematic” as terms that are popular treatments many can’t afford but, has anyone chemicals that are utilized and tiresome in the extreme. ever considered what life would be like with- I have figures for Connecticut in 2014. in the water concoctions “Spot on” has gained real traction as a out treatments, medications and drugs that In our state there were 450,000 visits made shot down at high pressure way to affirm that something is correct are defeating cancer? Just 50 years ago, many to cancer.org, almost 12,000 called the 800 into the fracking wells. Often or good. It sounds too, too Mr. Selfridge diagnosed with cancer were sent home to die. number listed above, 68,000 went on line to companies that create the for my taste. I think of Cruela De Ville The American Cancer Society funds more the cancer survivors network and partici- mixtures will not release and “101 Dalmatians” when I hear it. than a dozen programs. Cancer patients pated in online sessions, 12, 500 rides were the data on the substanc- A few years ago magazines were rife and their families in our area benefit from provided to cancer patients who would not es. According to Walter A. with the word “peripatetic.” I had to these programs. The 800-ACS-2345 number have been able to get treatment due to lack Rosenbaum, author of the look it up. It means wandering, roving, is answered by real people 24/7, 365. Trained of transportation, 30 nights were provided book Environmental Politics especially walking from place to place, patient navigators help patients and fam- at a Hope Lodge and 764 cancer patients who and Policy, several drilling as I do all the time. It is also related to ilies to better understand their diagnosis were uninsured or on Medicaid received companies claim that the Aristotle, who liked to walk and talk just and get needed help. Also available in our assistance. contents are a trade secret as I do. It is not an easy word to slip in to area is Ride for a Cure, providing free rides If someone tells you money raised by Relay and will not provide the conversation, but I’d like to try. to and from chemotherapy or other treat- For Life for the American Cancer Society information. If the drilling Following on the heels of peripatetic is ments for patients who can’t drive. One call is not used locally, tell them they were mis- companies were more trans- the word, “bespoke”. Years ago I bought to the above number and local volunteers informed. Many fine organizations help parent, fears in our nation over groundwater contam- a white blouse on Jermyn St. in London, are called. Cancer.org offers links to various patients, but now you know the help is made ination and safe drinking ground zero for the bespoke crowd. My types of cancers. Patients can find answers possible because money raised by you and water could be eased. In garment came off a rack and never fit and connect with others with the same type your neighbors who participate in Relay for of cancer. Links are available for men and Life of Northeastern Connecticut provides addition, environmentalists properly. I heard the story that Kim and the oil industry could Philby, the famous spy, kept an account women. Hope Lodge is wonderful when funds for research, which made the treat- required treatment is far from home. The ments and drugs possible. Those wanting work together to make frack- at a shop that had his measurements. ing a safer process. patient and family member stay free at one information about our Relay event to be held After he defected to Russia, he contin- Others point out that of the 132 Hope Lodges around the country, May 21 and 22 can call me at 860-928-5945. We ued to order his bespoke clothes from fracking has allowed the U.S. the country he betrayed. three located in New England, for five nights can defeat cancer only with unity. to be energy independent. Some words make me nervous. Why and longer in some cases. We no longer have to rely on does inflammable and flammable mean Look Good-Feel Good provides free make Paul R. Desautels other countries for our oil. In the same thing? Every time I see or up kits for women including wigs and Publicity Chairman, Relay for Life fact, the U.S. was the leading say the words, I feel I might be wrong. instruction on proper make up application NECT oil producer in 2015! A friend kindly pointed out a mistake for women who often suffer low self-esteem Additionally, tons of jobs I made in a recent column. I said I have been created due to was “less sanguine” about the improved the expansion of the frack- Airline Trail. I am happy about the America is still great … again ing industry. Felix relates upgrades and feel more sanguine. To the Editor: source estimates that, overall, Chinese prod- that between 2008 and 2012 Disingenuous is another one that prick- You know … I agree with a number of items ucts are now only 4-5 percent cheaper that 1.7 million jobs were avail- les. It means insincere, not straightfor- that Mr. Hough brings up. U.S. products. Indeed, we see manufacturing able due to the investment ward, but it sounds like the opposite to We indeed have many problems. My point coming back on-shore. Certainly not as fast in the future of fracking. The potential for new technolo- me. was that we need to look to the great things as we would like but there is growing trend. gy and science exploration I may be tired of the words gover- about America instead of dwelling on all the Many Americans are convinced that we into fracking is endless. nance, strategic planning and nimble to negatives. would have achieved a great deal more if the describe organizational behavior, but Whichever side you may Many things have been accomplished in Republicans in Congress hadn’t held a meet- choose to be on in terms of recently I’ve fallen hard for the words, the past seven years. We’ve pulled almost all ing right after Obama’s inauguration and set fracking, many agree (on ebullient, detritus and vicissitude. our troops out of the Middle East. The hous- their single goal to make Obama fail. It adopt- both sides of the spectrum), So, the bottom line is that while its ing fiasco has been mostly worked through ing this cowardly stance they have not served that fracking needs to be problematic to be transparent and spot although the bankers are still doing what their constituency or the American nation as streamlined, cleaner, and on at the same time, it pays for the peri- they did to get us into that problem in the a whole. When are we going to insist that our safer. patetic soul to never fail to be ebullient first place. representatives stop being morally corrupt For a well-animated look when dealing with the vicissitudes of Whether you are for or against or indif- and intellectually vacant. at the fracking process, language. ferent about ObamaCare, 20 million more We must not lose faith in America and our- take a look at this link from Americans have health insurance than selves. Instead, let’s hold dear the concepts of National Geographic. The before. Unemployment has dropped from 10 compromise and moderation. short clip illustrates the percent to 4.9 percent. The stock market has Steve Etzel fracking process in drills recovered substantially. The U.S. dollar is Putnam into the Bakken shale forma- strong. And due to rising costs in China, one tion close to Williston, North Dakota: http://education. nationalgeographic.org/ media/how-hydraulic-frac- Wishart: Both sides of the story required turing-works/ To the Editor: viewed or quoted in the article. Contrary There is much that needs to be investigated. What do The front-page article, “Baldwin answers to Mr. Baldwin’s statements in the story, I you think about fracking? criticism about constables’ raises,” in the believe members of the BOE and Finance Do you believe that you can April 1 Woodstock Villager caught my atten- committees did not think it was business as make an informed opinion tion. usual for the first selectman to increase the about the fracking process, Mr. Baldwin defends his actions cited in the constable’s pay without prior budgetary dis- or do you need to learn more? Sound Off, “Baldwin makes good on promise cussion. to raise constables’ pay,” printed on the opin- As the Villager celebrates its 10-year anni- Liz Ellsworth grew up in ion page of the same April 1 Villager. I am versary, I hope it starts reporting all sides of Eastford, and holds a mas- not a fan of the “Sound Off” section, as it is a story instead of actively promoting just the ter’s degree in Environmental often not constructive criticism. Op-ed pieces first selectman’s. Education from Antioch should be printed with the author’s name. University New England and However, this one was interesting enough for Raymond E. Wishart Jr. a B.A. in English from Bates www.860Local.com the Villager news staff to call Mr. Baldwin Chairman, Pomfret Democratic Town College. She specializes in for comment before printing. No other town Committee conservation and recycling official, board member or constable was inter- initiatives. V illager Newspapers Friday, April 8, 2016 • A9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WHAT IS IT? Working class tax will only benefit government

To the Editor: cycle going. We just witnessed General Electric Connecticut legislators on the Human Services moving parts of its operations to Massachusetts! Committee (including Rep. Christine Rosati- When “Taxachussets” is considered more business Randall (D) will soon vote on another scheme friendly, you know you have an issue. called the “Working Class Tax Act.” Supporters of this tax have said that it will This will impose a new tax on employers of $1 reduce low-income wage earners from tapping into per hour for every hour worked for every employee as much government assistance. This is completely making less than $15/hour costing employers $100 disingenuous as the likely result rather will be an million annually. Some have called this a “back increase in government employees and spending CONTEST ENTRY FORM Friday, April 8, 2016 door” minimum wage increase, but it actually isn’t and no real assistance will ever materialize for even that because the money will go directly into those this tax is supposed to help. And how long Deadline: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 the state’s General Fund — where, of course, it will before $1 becomes $2, then $3, etc.? The govern- My guess is:______be spent on whatever our Hartford masters choose. ment’s inefficiency and appetite for more will So in reality, it will not directly help any “working never be satisfied. Last week’s What Is It? ??? The insignia on the monument on class” employees. Rather, it is just another way for This is yet another artificial market distortion Academy Street in Danielson for the Fraternal Order of Police our esteemed legislators to pick your pocket and created by economic illiterates. Government in all enlarge the government for their own power as cases cannot fix the problems it has created. If they Danielson Lodge #3 “In Memory of Our Departed Brothers” their insatiable appetite for your money continues. wanted to really help the economy, they would get In fact, it will have just the opposite effect that their boot off the throat of industry by massive- the supporters claim. By enacting this tax, it will ly reducing taxes and regulation. The economy, Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? drive up employers’ labor costs. This will then, in employment, and revenues to Hartford would then turn, cause even more unemployment (especially explode, wages would dramatically increase and The Villager has it to give. in our youth age groups where this rate is 30 per- new business would start everywhere. But they Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! cent in some categories), further depression and won’t do that because they don’t know how and/ stagnation of wages, replacement of human labor or they know this would reduce their power and Name______with capital (automation), and drive up the cost of control and void their failed policies. goods and services as employers pass on the cost of The Yankee Institute has done great work on Address______this tax to its customers — again thereby hurting many economic issues here in Connecticut. Go to State______Zip______Telephone#______the very people that it is supposed to help as every- www.workingclasstax.com to find out more and Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, thing becomes more expensive. make sure you contact your legislator and tell attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Woodstock, in front We see the mass exodus every year of busi- them what you think about this bill. of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to (860) 928-5946. All photos are nesses of all sizes fleeing this state and taking the of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, jobs and revenue with them as they go to more Brian Gosper Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager and Woodstock friendly environments and this will only accel- Killingly Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with the correct answer will be included in a ran- erate that problem thereby keeping the vicious dom drawing. One lucky winner will receive $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! Thanks to a stranger To the Editor: more pollution than a car traveling at 30 miles per Two woodland peonies An unknown person has been going around tick- hour over the same time. eting certain cars in our parking lots. I got to see We wondered about the times when idling dark blue semi-glossy berries. one of the tickets — it warns that letting your car seemed reasonable and there is a list of times when These dark berries hold viable, run at idle could earn you a fine. On the back was a it’s OK to idle. Check here: http://ctsenaterepub- pollinated seed. The blue on list of reasons for the legislation and, when I shared licans.com/2014/07/capitol-connection-dont-idle- red is amazing on an fascinat- with friends, we learned a few things about idling. its-the-law/#.Vv6JKrIrJ5Q. For more about the ingly-shaped seeding structure • You can forget what your dad told you about legislation: http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view. like a gem-studded broach add- warming up the metal parts in the engine before asp?a=2684&q=322086&deepNav_GID=1619. ing eye-popping interest in the driving. Our present cars adjust as they drive. For now, the regulation agencies are focusing on late season woodland garden. • Ten seconds of idling usually uses more fuel trucking companies, trains and buses for warnings PAEONIA OBOVATA than turning off the engine and restarting it. and fines. 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THOMPSON — The Day Kimball Woman’s Board held its annual Spring Tea event on Saturday, April 2 at the Raceway Restaurant, where guests an members of the Woman’s Board celebrated the dawn of spring and the women in their lives with a lunch, fashion show and more, all hosted by the DKH Woman’s Board. The money raised from admission to the event will help support patient care at Day Kimball Hospital.

Photos courtesy Valentine Iamartino Fashion show participants and Spring Tea Committee members pose for a photo.

Woman’s Board Director Denise Archambault Pam Kempain and Denise Archambault model Woman’s Board Director and legendary Rhode Grandmother Jinny Smanik and granddaughter and a vintage 1920 dress worn by her mother. a 1920’s flapper out fit and early linen sea- Island broadcaster Pamela Watts served as Eileen enjoying themselves at the tea. side ensemble. mistress of ceremonies.

This vintage wedding dress was worn by Woman’s Board Spring Tea Committee 1960’s Flower Power fashion at it’s best! Several students from Woodstock Academy These ladies were very lucky winners of sever- Chairman Mary Beth Leonard for her wedding served as models for the fashion show. al donated raffle items. in the early 1970’s as well as her mother on her wedding day in the 1940’s. PAWS Cat of the Week: Arran

This is Arran! Arran is a big, beautiful boy with a jet-black short fur coat. He always has a lively expression on his face, ready to meet his next new best friend. Arran is very energetic and play- ful but is also an absolute love bug. He adores attention, whether it is in the form of one-on-one playing, pet- Woman’s Board President Nancy Dziki enjoy- ting, or cuddling up together after a ing the Spring Tea event with her mother, long day. Wanda Mineo and Julienne Dupont share a Louise Kebel. Arran is known for practically light-hearted moment. leaping from his crate in his excite- ment to be held and loved by who- ever has opened it. His antics will always put a smile on your face, and his purr is sure to warm your soul every day for the rest of his life. Arran is about six years old. Despite his great health, boundless energy, and limitless love, our volunteers worry that he will have trouble finding a forever family because he isn’t the youngest babe in the bunch here at PAWS. It is notoriously much more difficult to If you would like to make our find forever homes for adults that delightful Arran a part of your fam- are 3 or older, even though the aver- ily and prove our adult-cat statistics age lifespan of a cat is 15 years and wrong, we and Arran can’t wait for indoor cats it is 15-20 years! to meet you! Please call the PAWS Arran is up-to-date on his vac- shelter at (860) 480-1104. cines, tested negative for FIV/FeLV and has been neutered.

www.508Local.com Longtime Woman’s Board Director Helen Ballou with her two granddaughters. V illager Newspapers Friday, April 8, 2016 • A11 Antique and vintage jewelry

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World War help him with an easy I was in its second year, question and we [other with the Battle of Verdun students] would all raging on the Western applaud for him. She was Front. The Chicago Cubs always kind like that.” played their first game The third priest on at Weeghman Park, now Sunday was Leominster known as Wrigley Field. native Rev. Donald G. In Dublin, the Easter Lozier, OMI, 81, who Photo courtesy John D. Ryan Rising occurred, which splits his time between Daughters of the Holy Spirit Sister Marie Ruth Page, better led to the independence the Immaculata Retreat known as Sister Mary Ruth, celebrated her 100th birthday of the Irish Republic a House in Willimantic and on Sunday, April 3. few years later. being the pastor of Holy Meanwhile, on the Family Parish in Lowell, dents all loved her. She Nigeria, Burkina Faso, third of the month, in Photo courtesy Daughters of the Mass. Sister Mary Ruth never had a discipline Chile, Peru, Australia, Holy Spirit Archive problem. Sister (Mary Belgium, Holland, Chicopee, Mass., Catholic Photo courtesy Daughters of the was his sixth-grade couple Edouard and Daughters of the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit Archive teacher at St. Cecilia’s in Ruth) just had that cer- Ireland, England, Wales Amanda Page welcomed (DHS) Sister Marie Ruth the 1940s. He remembers tain something. She could and France. First coming a little girl into the world. Sister Marie Ruth Page her fondly. relate to eighth graders, to the U.S. at the invita- Page, better known as Sister is pictured here in about A century later, she’s Mary Ruth, is shown here “Sister Edouard was even the big boys. She tion of the then-Bishop 1966, when she was an of Hartford in 1902, the still here. in about 1936, at age 20, always very kind and was wonderful.” English teacher at the for- One of the highlights of sisters bought and moved That little girl from just before she entered the easygoing, but she was mer St. Cecilia’s School in the day was the presen- into the former Morse western Massachusetts novitiate to join the DHS. very efficient and I never Leominster, Mass. Part way tation of a blessing from Mansion on Church grew up to become Sister The Chicopee, Mass., native saw her flustered,” he Marie Ruth Page, better through a 51-year teaching said. “I remember she Pope Francis for Sister Street in Putnam in 1917. began a 51-year teaching career at the time, she was Mary Ruth on her 100th It now serves as the sis- known today as Sr. Mary career a year later. always liked to sing.” Ruth, who’s been a mem- then called Sister Edouard After mass, the lun- birthday. The parchment ters’ American head- de la Croix. Also shown is from the Vatican was quarters. ber of the Daughters of the provincial house. cheon in the provincial fellow teacher Sister Patricia obtained for her by Most As the celebrations the Holy Spirit (DHS) “I spent 31 years teach- house’s dining room was Rickis. Rev. Michael R. Cote, the were finishing up on since 1937. She was then ing English,” she said, well attended by Sister Bishop of Norwich. Sunday, Sister Mary called Sister Edouard de remembering her time at ive of the teachers. They Mary Ruth’s DHS sisters, In addition to her many Ruth smiled one last la Croix. the former St. Cecilia’s were for us.” several former students years in Leominster and time. Founded in France School in Leominster, Sister Mary Ruth said and many family mem- Jewett City, Sister Mary “I’ve been so lucky,” in 1706, the DHS is well Mass., from 1940 to 1971. she faced many challeng- bers — of all ages. Ruth also taught for four she said. known as a religious In 1970, one of her es as time went on. Chicopee resident years in the 1970’s at St. - Submitted by John D. order for teachers. That’s eighth graders at St. “[Starting in the 1960’s] Jamie Piantek, 21, is Brendan School, which Ryan why the 21-year-old from Cecilia’s was Paul drugs were something Sister Mary Ruth’s great- merged with the for- Chicopee made her final Gamache, who grew up we had to deal with,” she great niece. mer St. Aedan vows with the DHS on to become a teacher and said. “Computers were “What hasn’t she done School and Sept. 2, 1937, at the order’s school administrator a big change. About the for me?” The young is now called motherhouse in St. himself. After serving at children, it was always woman asked rhetorical- St. Aedan- Brieuc, France. Shortly several schools in north- important to get the stu- ly. “She’s so kind-hearted St. Brendan afterwards, Sister Mary eastern Connecticut, dents to understand that to everybody. I’m happy School, in New Ruth started working as Gamache is today the they would soon be out that she’s still here.” Haven. She a teacher, with a three- principal of Woodstock on their own in the world. DHS Sister and served her final year stint at the former Middle School. I tried to teach them to Bridgeport resident 13 years as a St. Mary’s School in “I wouldn’t be a school choose their friends care- Patricia Rickis, now teacher, from Jewett City. principal without Sister fully and to talk to their 73 and retired from a 1977 to 1990, at “I always wanted to be Mary Ruth,” he said. parents. I wanted them to 46-year teaching career of the former Our a teacher from the time “She was my favorite keep their minds on the her own, spent her first Lady of the I was a little girl, so the teacher. I still ask her for future.” teaching assignment at Assumption Daughters were where I advice today about how Sister Mary Ruth is St. Cecilia’s, with Sister School in her wanted to go,” she said. to do my job. She gives particularly pleased that Mary Ruth, from 1965 to hometown of “I started out teaching great advice. She taught several of her former 1969. Chicopee. everything.” me to never discipline students became priests. “I was 22 and brand With a world- Even this many students in public. Most Two of them joined DHS new when I went there,” wide history decades later, her pas- importantly, though, Chaplain Richard L. she said. “Sister Mary stretching back sion for her former stu- Sister inspired me to Archambault to celebrate Ruth was a guardian over 300 years, dents shows through. reach for my dreams.” Sunday’s mass in the pro- angel for me. She encour- today the DHS “I always wanted to be Gamache attended vincial house’s chapel. aged me and we always has almost with the children,” Sister Sunday’s celebrations, Rev. Robert E. ended up together.” Photo courtesy John D. Ryan Mary Ruth said, her Gariepy, 85, traveled to Sister Patricia remem- 900 members, where the guest of honor Jamie Piantek, 21, right, of Chicopee, piercing blue eyes flash- Putnam from his home bers her friend and with missions was beaming. Mass., is Sister Mary Ruth Page’s great- ing. “I always wanted to in Shrewsbury, Mass., former colleague as a in nine states “I don’t feel like I’m great niece. Piantek was one of Sister be a teacher.” for the celebration. The remarkable teacher. and a dozen 100,” Sister Mary Ruth Mary Ruth’s many relatives who attend- Retired from teach- retired priest was one “She had a good rap- foreign coun- said, smiling, “I feel so ed her 100th birthday celebration at the ing since 1990, she spent of Sister Mary Ruth’s port with the kids,” Sister tries, includ- happy.” Daughters of the Holy Spirit Provincial over 50 years in the class- fifth grade students Patricia said. “Her stu- ing Cameroon, In a quieter moment, House in room at Catholic grade she reflected wistfully on in his home town of schools in Connecticut her decades in the class- Leominster, during her and Massachusetts. Sr. room. first year at St. Cecilia’s, Mary Ruth moved to the “They were all peak in 1940. Someplace Special has been DHS’s U. S. A. Provincial moments. I wish I could “She was kind and House in Putnam a dozen go back and do it all compassionate,” Gariepy the favorite pizzeria years ago. again,” she said. “I miss said. “This was in the Last Sunday, April the children. The stu- days before special edu- restaurant in Putnam 3, her DHS sisters, for- dents let me know about cation, but Sister was mer students, family their troubles and I tried always kind to the stu- since 1978. and friends celebrated to help them. And the dents with mental handi- (Started out as Putnam Pizza.) her 100th birthday, with parents were support- caps. I remember one boy a mass and luncheon at

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Luis Miranda. highest quality of ingredients. Photos courtesy Tim Hotchkiss Robots testing the waters. Extensive list of entrees. Com- PCS students fort food is our specialty. Try our participate in never frozen, hand-pressed 100% SeaPerch program Angus burgers or our pan or hand- POMFRET — SeaPerch is an inno- stretched pizzas with our dough made fresh daily. vative underwater robotics program that encourages students to explore and Many say that our salads are the best around develop engineering concepts, problem Zach Roethlein and David May in foreground. solving, teamwork and technical applications. (we do sell a lot of them).” The program is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, and integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Principles into a curriculum that meets national learning standards and encourages innovative thinking. Mr. Hotchkiss and Mrs. Zdanys, along with four teams of PCS students, attend- Full Bar with 11 Craft Beers ed the SeaPerch Competition in Plainville on March 10. The students participated in two different challenges with other middle school students. Although we did Great for Families not bring home any trophies this year, the PCS teams excelled in teamwork, problem-solving and good sportsmanship. The students met after school and during any free moments to construct and fine tune the robots. One of our biggest Al Fresco dining when weather permits. challenges has been the lack of a place to put our robots to work. Hopefully, with the opening of the YMCA in Putnam, next year’s team will have the opportunity to become more skilled at the underwater tasks presented at the competition. We Deliver 7 Days A Week This year’s participants included: Grade 8: Abby Kruger, Cooper Larkin, David May, Luis Miranda, Matt Roethlein, John Sarantopoulos, Julia Schad, Nick Zagrodny Call 860-928-6660 or 860-928-2884 Grade 7: Kileigh Gagnon, Mallory Tyimok, Alex Vaida 58 Main Street, Putnam CT Grade 6: Jonah Libby, Zach Roethlein, Zach White - Submitted by Mrs. Mary Ellen Zdanys A14 • Friday, April 8, 2016 Villager Newspapers The Arc Quinebaug Valley hosts Legislative Meeting

DANIELSON — On March 28, The Arc abilities to reach their goals and be as The Arc. concern you all have. It shouldn’t have Quinebaug Valley hosted a Legislative integral members of their community. With more than 60 people in atten- to be that way and it is unfortunate that Meeting regarding the proposed state Legislators in attendance were dance, only leaving standing room it is,” stated Randall. budget cuts to the Department of State Rep. Mike Alberts, State Rep. available, voices were heard. From fam- The proposed budget cuts threatened Developmental Services (DDS). Christine Randall and State Rep. Daniel ilies, individuals we serve, Arc Board $17 million in recession cuts to DDS as The Arc provides programs for indi- Rovero. Shannon Jacovino, Director of members, Arc staff and various mem- part of a plan to address a $79 million viduals with intellectual, developmen- Advocacy & Public Policy at The Arc bers from the community, the stories shortfall in the budget for fiscal year tal and other life-affecting disabilities. Connecticut was also present and spoke shared were unforgettable, truly touch- 2016. Legislators voted on an alternative Vocational, residential, recreation, about the devastation the proposed bud- ing, and very powerful for not only the to Governor Malloy’s plan on March education, day and retirement services get cuts to DDS will bring to human legislators to hear, but for everyone at 29th. The deficit mitigation plan result- offer opportunities for people with dis- service agencies in Connecticut, such the meeting. ed in a cut of $3,393,681 from the DDS “It is moments such as this, where we budget. all stand united, that make me extremely proud to be part of such an amazing agency and strong community, even more so than I already am. Together, our voices can be heard and we have the ability to make a difference,” said Susan M. Desrosiers, executive director of The Arc Quinebaug Valley. Parents of individuals with disabilities in the community stood up and spoke directly to the legislators about their hardships with the already under-funded DDS system. Tears were shed due to the fear and severity of these proposed budget cuts, but there was still a sense of hope in the air that the legislators could help stop these budget cuts from happening. Rovero stated: “We are on your side!” — five simple words that made all the difference in the world to everyone that was present at the meeting. Alberts and Randall both agreed with Mr. Rovero. The Arc Quinebaug Valley PR & Marketing Coordinator Courtesy photos “I can feel the anxiety in the Crystal Simonson, State Rep. Christine Randall and Arc employee Abby Snyder. State Rep. Daniel Rovero, The Arc Quinebaug Valley Executive Director Susan M. Desrosiers room, as well as the worry and and State Rep. Mike Alberts.

Arc individual Laura Leroux.

The Arc Quinebaug Valley Executive Director Susan M. Desrosiers, State Rep. Mike Alberts, State Rep. Daniel Rovero and State Rep. Christine Randall.

The Arc Quinebaug Valley Self-Advocate Coordinator Jamie Lazaroff and Ed Lazaroff. The Arc Connecticut Director of Advocacy & Public Policy Shannon Jacovino and State Rep. Mike Alberts.

Connecticut. Howard Flexer is a Vietnam veteran Flexer speaks at Vietnam During her remarks, Flexer spoke who served in the US Marine Corps, as about her father, Chaplain Howard a veterans’ chaplain, and who endured Veterans Day ceremony at Flexer, whose presence was notably maltreatment when he returned home absent from the ceremony. from his service. Sen. Flexer says he Capitol “When I was asked to speak at this continues to have to “fight with the ceremony last year, I asked my father VA” for the services he needs for dis- HARTFORD — On Wednesday, March for advice on what I should say,” said abilities he suffers from related to his 30, State Sen. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) Flexer, co-chair of the Veterans’ Affairs military service. His inability to get participated in the Welcome Home Committee. “He told me to say ‘wel- adequate care through the VA is the Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony at come home – better late than never.’ It’s reason Chaplain Flexer was unable to the State Capitol’s Hall of Flags, where a shame that Vietnam veterans were attend today’s ceremony. Courtesy photo she spoke about the challenges that treated so badly after the war and that “It’s wonderful to celebrate the State Sen. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) speaks at veterans have continued to face in the it has taken so long for our country to improvements that have been made, the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day years since the Vietnam War ended – turn the page on that chapter, and to but we must acknowledge there are still ceremony at the State Capitol’s Hall of Flags and the state’s continued efforts to take recognize their service to our country.” improvements that need to be put in Wednesday, March 30. better care of servicemen and women in place,” Flexer told the audience, com- prised largely of Vietnam Veterans and their family members. Gallo Video “You are the reason that other veterans aren’t treated the way the servicemen and women who came home & Lingerie from Vietnam were,” said Sen. Flexer. CHEAP BOOZE Get them a gift they will “It is because of your efforts and your ALWAYS never forget. We have the continued service that we are seeing IN area’s largest selection of change, and I thank you for that – and I lingerie, adult movies, toys, say welcome home.” STOCK The legislature passed legislation COLD KEGS lotions and magazines! co-sponsored by then Representative We are conveniently located Flexer in 2010 proclaiming Welcome at exit 2 off 395 behind Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Friendly’s Restaurant Connecticut to commemorate and honor the return home of the mem- 1,000 COLD CASES 129 East Main St. bers of the armed forces who served in Webster, MA or Vietnam. Rte. 9 Shrewsbury, MA MARTY’S OF DUDLEY Buy any 2 movies and get a 3rd movie FREE. Open Every Sun. 10-10 • Rte. 197 • 119 West Main Ask about our exchange policy on movies. V illager Newspapers Friday, April 8, 2016 • A15 St. John’s breaks in new facility by continuing food-packaging program

may have fallen on hard times not necessarily doing dinners has become more than just a one of the things we really like HUNGER and can’t afford to purchase a and things at our facility, but showing of generosity from about this,” Anderson said. continued from page A1 decent meal for their families. we are giving these to the food the church itself, but a way In preparation for the pack- Anderson said this all plays pantry and they will be able to to get the whole community aging Anderson said the last year. into why the church decided to reach out to those who need involved. church cleared out its wor- Pastor Lisa Anderson move in the first place and con- them the most.” “People have been coming in ship space and converted it said that the Kid Care Food tinue their mission in a new Anderson said the meals are and they know right where to go to a workspace following the Packaging event has become facility. easy to make and packaged and what to do because they’ve Sunday prayer. That morn- not only a yearly tradition, “One of the purposes we had through a precise system with been a part of this before. It ing Anderson preaches a ser- but also a true community for selling and moving on was several tables set up with vol- has become something the mon focusing on serving God effort to provide for those in so that we could do this type of unteers, each with their own community can get involved through action, especially need at food banks all across thing more often,” Anderson job to keep the process moving in. It’s something for everyone. when it comes to the needy, to northeastern Connecticut. said. “The congregation itself along. At the end of the day the Adults and kids and the Young drive home the deeper message Volunteers from all across the donated $6,000 to this event church went above and beyond Marines from Putnam come of the food-packaging event. region and beyond turned out and we are matching that with it’s 50,000-meal goal, packaging down and they’re all super. We at the church’s new home to donations from the communi- 55,690 meals to be distributed have scout groups who come in Jason Bleau may be reached donate and get involved with ty. We needed $12,500 for 50,000 throughout the region. too and people who need com- at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at packaging tens of thousands and half of that comes from just With the fifth year of the munity service and even rep- [email protected]. of packages filled with pasta our congregation. One of our event being another huge suc- resentatives of other churches and red sauce and touted as missions is to help people who cess for the church, Anderson come in and help us out. It nutritious meals for those who are hungry and this way we’re said that the food packaging involves everybody and that’s News Brief Returned DKH funding celebrated with cautious optimism FUNDING all of northeastern Connecticut, out in one brief line item in the continued from page A1 and Rovero likening the effort budget with hundreds of mil- Investigation continues into to a football game and the chal- lions of dollars in that line item. Woodstock barn fire I’m really grateful for Sen. Mae lenge of trying to score when the I’m the subcommittee chairman Flexer and State Rep. Christine goal line seems so close at hand. for the Human Services Section WOODSTOCK — The investigation is ongoing into a struc- Rosati Randall and [State Rep.] “I see it like first and goal at of the State Budget and that’s the half yard line. You try one where the Medicaid dollars are ture fire at 124 Red Head Hill on March 26. Danny Rovero for hanging in play and it doesn’t work, you allocated. What we’re trying to This fire destroyed a residential dwelling, barn, outbuild- there with us. Clearly they have been strong voices on behalf try another play and it doesn’t do is break down that money ings and farm equipment. Approximately 50 animals per- work then you try a third play into eight different line items ished in the fire. of northeastern Connecticut. These funds are essential to our and it doesn’t work and finally so that when the governor exer- According to Woodstock Fire Marshal Richard Baron, on the fourth down to get in for cises his precision authority in there is still an ongoing investigation with the Woodstock plan and our work this year to restore us to solid financial the touchdown — and I think the future, it’s not 5 percent of and State Fire Marshal Offices. The cause of the fire is still that’s what we’ve accomplished hundreds of millions of dollars deemed “undetermined” with a more probable than not of footing. It’s just wonderful to see this accomplished.” here,” said Rovero, who warned … it’s 5 percent of each individ- intentional human hand/open flame for the ignition source. The news of the restored that the battle may be won, but ual line item,” Flexer explained. Baron last week posted the fire scene with the Connecticut funds came nearly two weeks the fight is far from over. “What we want to do is make Arson Tip Award Program that offers a reward up to $2,500 after employees of the hospital “It was not an easy task,” he sure the hospital supplemen- for information leading to the arrest, conviction, or preven- turned out to protest the gov- added. “I’m not sticking up for tal payments, the money that tion of an arson fire. Anyone who has any information about ernor’s cuts on March 16, with the governor, but I think he has been in question over these this fire is asked to call the Connecticut Arson Hot Line, 800- one of the most vocal protestors has a tough job. What’s going last several months, will be it’s 84ARSON or 800-842-7766. being long-time Quiet Corner to come up in the future, I think own separate line item so the resident and Day Kimball we’re all scared to see. I real- Governor can’t simply wipe employee Barbara Chubbuck, ly don’t have an answer and out all of the supplemental pay- who spoke during a press con- I think we have a tough road ments for hospitals.” ference on March 31, saying ahead of us, including on the Flexer said she anticipates The Big Picture she is happy the funds were governor’s end of it.” some backlash from the gover- restored, but frustrated about Looking ahead, there may just nor over the proposed chang- Photo Reprints Available having to fight for that money in be a light at the end of the tunnel es, but she doesn’t plan to back the first place. if Sen. Mae Flexer has anything down from making a change she From All Of Our “I’m very disappointed in to say about it, as she has joined believes needs to be implement- Governor Malloy and the way other lawmakers in working on ed. Publications he’s jerked us around, giving it a plan to change the governor’s Flexer, her fellow lawmakers and taking it away and giving it ability to take lump sums from and officials at Day Kimball are Options & Prices again and taking it away again,” the healthcare funding line in preparing for the bigger battle Digital Copy (emailed) $5.00 she said. “I know that because the state budget by reorganizing ahead, with the looming threat how the line items are present- 4” x 6” Glossy Print $5.00 of [our state lawmakers] bom- of more cuts in the next fiscal ed. It’s a plan that Rovero said year and a much larger deficit 8.5” x 11” Glossy Print $10.00 barding his office that we made an impact and I’m grateful to he supports and one Flexer feels for the state to manage. It all be part of it. It’s a long time is a good course of action to take could see cuts go well beyond Call or email Villager Newspapers today coming.” in preventing similar issues just healthcare to make up the 860-928-1818 or Rosati-Randall and Rovero from coming up in the future. difference. [email protected] both spoke of the fight for the “The reason the governor has been able to take so much of this Jason Bleau may be reached You can also download your photo reprint form restoration of funds as a team effort, with Rosati-Randall say- money every couple of months at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at at www.860Local.com ing it was a unified front from is because Medicaid is dolled [email protected].

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Charlie Lentz photos Audubon Society photo POMFRET CENTER — The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center held an opening reception last Sunday, April 3, honoring the ribbon winners in its spring Photography Contest and Exhibit. The exhibition continues through the end of April. Debbie Wagner, Jeff Levesque, Robert Slack, Susan Terni-Taft and contest winners announced Douglas Paul were among the ribbon winners who attended the event.

Debbie Wagner Jeff Levesque

Susan Terni-Taft

Robert Slack QUEST REPRESENTED WELL AT TANG SOO DO TOURNAMENT MEDORD, Mass. — Results from the American Tang Soo Do Tournament March 20th 2016 held in Medford, Mass. This was a competition for karate practitioners from across the country. Abby Card: 2nd in Forms and Weapons Matthew Card: 2nd in Forms and boArd Breaking David May: Third in Weapons, Breaking, and Sparring. First in Forms. Lydia Smith: 3rd Weapons Sophie Griffin: 1st Weapons, Annie Griffin: 2nd Sparring Alexis Elkinson: 1st Sparring, 1st Chil Sung Form, 1st Weapons Coby Babbitt: 2nd Weapons Alishia Thompson: 2nd Breaking, 3rd Forms, 3rd Douglas Paul Sparring Isabella Selmecki: 1st Sparring, 1st Forms, 1st Weapons Courtesy photos Master Kristin Duethorn: 1st in Forms, 1st in Triple Gold Medalist Isabella Putnam Bank announces new hire Weapons, 2nd Sparring, Grand Champion, Women’s Selmecki. Black Belt Forms PUTNAM — Thomas A. Borner, president and CEO of Putnam Bank, recently announced the hiring of Kim Brian Bushey to lead the commercial lending department as a Senior Vice President. “I’m pleased with the growth we’ve experienced at Putnam Bank, and adding this position to our commercial department, with Kim’s leadership and experience, is an important step in achieving our goals set forth in our recent capital raise and will fuel our expansion of lending in eastern Connecticut,” commented Borner. Kim Brian Bushey Kim brings 35 years of commercial lending experience to Putnam Bank. Following graduation from Eastern Connecticut State University, Kim worked the first 25 years of his commercial banking career with Bank of America and predeces- sor banks. His experience included time in Credit Analysis and Underwriting, Commercial Real Estate, Special Finance, Asset-Based Lending and Business Finance. He worked the last nine years at Santander (formerly Sovereign Bank) in management positions in Underwriting, Asset-Based Lending and Business Banking which included managing the Business Banking team at Santander covering Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. In recent years, Kim has been actively devoted to helping raise money and awareness in the fight against both ovarian and brain cancer and is looking forward to getting actively involved in all of the communities that Putnam Bank serves. Kim has lived in eastern Connecticut his entire life and resides in Hebron with his wife Susan and their five children. Kim commented, “I am very excited to join the Commercial Lending team at Putnam Bank under the leadership of Tom Borner and look forward to reconnecting with old customers as well as establishing and growing new relationships in the Connecticut market.” Master Duethorn poses with her trophy. Anderson look back on battle for women’s rights student athletes, Anderson women’s sports,” Anderson 6 p.m. All of those things have some ways. We worked hard ANDERSON took part in the filming of a told The Villager. “It was fun drastically improved.” back then and we had to fight continued from page A1 presentation to show the great to remember and go back and Anderson said that her time for the cause. If people weren’t strides that women’s sports to talk about not only what caring about it we wouldn’t be School Athletic Hall of Fame, serving the NCAA and URI, have made since the three we experienced, but what the where we are today.” Connecticut Field Hockey Hall as well as other athletic orga- ladies helped usher in a new transition was in those late 60’s While Anderson feels that a of Fame, Connecticut Women’s nizations and institutions, has era for URI, and eventually the and early 70’s, pre-Title 9, and lot of ground has been made in Basketball Hall of Fame and given her a front-row seat to nation, in the late 1970’s. the implementation of Title 9.” the years since she joined URI, has received numerous other the improvements being made Organized by the college Title 9 was a law passed in she also feel there is a lot more honors both locally and nation- in equality in sports, and as one president’s wife, Lynn Baker the United States in 1972 that to do nationally to improve the ally. of the individuals that helped Dooley, who has been a very today is known as the Patsy equality of athletics and other However, possibly her big- establish what has grown into strong advocate for women’s Mink Equal Opportunities in programs in the United States. gest contribution to college a very respectable program athletics at the University of Education Act, which prohibits for female athletes at URI, she “There are still things hap- sports was her advocacy for Rhode Island, the video cap- exclusion from participating in is hoping the video will cap- pening today that tell us all equal opportunities for women, tures the history of women’s educational programs or activ- ture just how much work it we’re not finished bringing something she continues to athletics at the college by ities receiving federal financ- takes to make those strides and people’s attention to the fact strive for to this day. including interviews and ing based on gender. It was inspire students to be unafraid that things aren’t quite equal Anderson recently took part details from those involved in a groundbreaking amendment to take a stand and work hard yet. That includes salaries of in a special production at the bringing a more inclusive and and a major step forward in the to accomplish their goals no soccer players and scholar- University of Rhode Island, successful women’s athletic Civil Rights Act that Anderson matter the limitations set upon ships and things like that in where she previously served as program to URI. The video was said has helped women make them. some schools. Some of these the Senior Associate Director produced to give current and great strides in receiving equal “I think it’s important not things you wouldn’t really look of Athletics and Senior Women future students perspective on opportunities in both the class- to take things for granted in at, and if you do, you ask your- Administrator as well as Head not only how far the nation room and on the field. any place in life. Don’t take self, ‘Why don’t we have those Coach of the Cross Country has come on that front, but “The number of opportu- for granted what you have. It kinds of things?’” Anderson and Indoor and Outdoor Track the struggles that were faced nities for females in athletics came from people who chal- said. & Field team, as well as being to get to where we are today, at all levels of education has lenged and brought recogni- Her hope is that the produc- Acting Associate Director of and even what still needs to grown exponentially since tion to inequities and things, tion she played a part in on Athletics in a career span- be improved on in the coming the late 60’s and early 70’s,” and I think people really had April 1 will help inspire the ning 31 years at the school. years. Anderson said. “That’s been to spend a lot of their time not young generation to pick up Joined by Eleanor Lemaire, “It was a tremendous expe- recognized at most every only doing their jobs, but ‘fight- the torch and continue to strive the first Association Director rience for me to pay tribute college, and it’s been a very ing the good fight,’ so to speak,” for greater things as Anderson for Women’s Athletics hired by and certainly I have always positive thing. Facilities, and she said. “If we focus on what and her generation did years URI in 1976, and Pat Nicol, who felt the value of remembering things like that, have certainly we’re doing and work hard ago. was an athlete from 1976 to 1980 where you came from and why improved as well. I can remem- enough we can accomplish a in track and field and received you have what you have now. I ber when women used to get lot. We proved that when we Jason Bleau may be reached the first scholarship Eleanor don’t think that’s done enough, the basketball court at night proved we could be as good, at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at handed out in 1977 before whether its for veterans or when the men had it from 3 to if not better, than the men in [email protected]. becoming one of Anderson’s V illager Newspapers Friday, April 8, 2016 • A17 Davidson exhibit on display at Vanilla Bean

POMFRET — The wildlife photography of Joel Davidson is currently on display at the Vanilla Bean Café.

Arctic Fox, Hudson Bay

Charlie Lentz photos Leopard in Kenya

Puffin in Maine Snow Monkeys, Japan

Elephants and Mt. Kilimanjaro Kemp Gull, Argentina

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Subsequent to the the bi-annual drug take back tion contained in these police Woodfield Drive, Dayville, was execution of the search and program, sponsored by the logs was obtained through either Thursday, March 31 charged with disorderly con- seizure warrant, an amount of Drug Enforcement Agency. press releases or other public Jeremiah Salgado, 20, of duct, third degree assault. illegal narcotics, were seized. All citizens, regardless of documents kept by each police 19 Tiffany St., Brooklyn, was As a result, Tonya J. Martin where they live, are encour- department, and is considered charged with risk of injury to a PUTNAM of 45B May St., Putnam was aged to stop by the Mortlake to be the account of police. All child, disorderly conduct. arrested and charged with Fire Company, located at 12 subjects are considered innocent Monday, March 28 possession of a controlled sub- Canterbury Road in Brooklyn, until proven guilty in a court WOODSTOCK Tonya J. Martin, 30, of 45B stance, possession of a con- and properly dispose of any of law. If a case is dismissed in May St., Putnam, was charged trolled substance with intent expired or otherwise unwanted court or the party is found to Friday, April 1 with possession of a controlled to sell, risk of injury to a minor prescription medications. All be innocent, The Villager, with John Frederick Entwistle, 48, substance, possession of a con- (2 counts), tampering with evi- illegal narcotics will also be proper documentation, will of 562 English Neighborhood trolled substance with intent to dence interfering with a search accepted, no questions asked! update the log at the request of Road, Woodstock, was charged sell, risk of injury to a minor warrant. Martin was released A second location will be set up the arrested party. with violation of protective (two counts), tampering with on a $10,000 non-surety bonds at Troop D and a third location STATE POLICE TROOP D order. evidence, interfering with a and was scheduled to appear will be at Walgreens on North LOGS search warrant. in Danielson Superior Court Main Street in Danielson. THOMPSON Arrest details: The Putnam on April 6. Police Department conduct- DANIELSON Saturday, April 2 ed an investigation into the Saturday, April 2 PUTNAM POLICE Dawn M. Aguiar, 38 of 670 alleged sale of narcotics at 45B Jesse J. Lamontagne, 40, DEPARTMENT LOGS Wednesday, March 30 Thompson Road, Thompson, May Street, Putnam. As a result of 1 Walnut St., Putnam, was Saturday, April 2 Joseph C. Sandman, 37, of was charged with disorderly of the lengthy investigation, a charged with operating under Kevin Owens, 56, of 18 12 Beatrice Ave., Danielson, conduct. search warrant was granted for the influence of drugs/alcohol; Marshall St., Apt. 1, Putnam, was charged with risk of inju- the above address. On March 28 restricted turn/failure to grant was charged with breach of ry, impair morals of children, DAYVILLE members of the Putnam Police right of way. peace, threatening HALL OF FAME in Northeast Connecticut Basketball CHRIS MAYOTTE: North Grosvenordale. The event is open continued from page A1 history. In 1987, few in the Connecticut CLASS OF 1987 to all and is free of charge. Previous high school basketball world gave inductees include: the Tourtellotte Tigers any chance at In 1987, the Times Newspaper • Class of 2010: 1927 Boys Basketball Over her 25 years as a high school referred to the starting five of the TMHS soccer coach, her teams have captured a State Tournament run, let alone a Team, 1949-51 Boys Basketball Team, State title; they were small and many boys’ basketball team as the “Iron Brian Murphy ‘75, Jerry Ryscavage ‘55, two Connecticut State Championships Five.” One of the founding members in 1994 and 2000, were State Finalists in questioned their skills. What they did Jim Canty ‘29, Jim Naum ‘50, Ted Vriga have was heart. Rosebrooks, a 6’1” cen- of that squad was team captain Chris ‘54, Eva Houle ‘87, Alan Laboeuf ‘79 and 1995, 2001 and 2005, and QVC Champions Mayotte. Mayotte, a four-year varsity in 1991, 1993 and 1994. She also coached ter, one of the smallest in State tour- George Dargati ‘50. ney play, showed all of Connecticut on basketball player and starting guard for • Class of 2011: Angela Girardin ‘95, the Tigers to an Eastern Connecticut the Tigers, was an integral part of the Conference 2001 Championship. March 21, 1987, that he was the biggest Frank Ungerer ‘50, Chris Carabina ‘50, man in Connecticut high school basket- unexpected 1987 State Championship Tom Tenancea ‘50, 1993 Girls’ Soccer Spinelli is known throughout the and QVC North Championship teams. State and Southern New England for ball. During the most important game of Team, Ted Fatsi ‘44, Tom Fatsi ‘43, Billy the season, Rosebrooks, unintimidated While not the highest scorer on the Guillot ‘81, George St. Marie ‘29, and her involvement in athletics and has team that year (that distinction went volunteered for, and led, a large num- by a much larger rival, scored a game- Maggie Stoll ‘86. high 24 points (tied with teammate Greg to TMHS 1,000-pointer Greg Guillot). • Class of 2012: Glen Senecal ‘75, Dan ber of related organizations and causes Mayotte was certainly an indispensable over the years. She was a co-founder Guillot) and led all rebounders with Chubbuck ‘27, 1987 Basketball Team, 12 in the 78-65 win over Somers High piece of what one reporter called “those Marie Spinelli ‘94, Tom Auclair, Walter of the Eagle Elite Premier Soccer Club tiny, mighty Tigers.” Mayotte, a team and a member of the CIAC State Soccer School for the State crown. Modleszewski ‘44, Ray Bates ‘39, Agnes Rosebrooks earned the 1987 QVC captain, led the squad in assists and Gahagan, Al Chandler ‘65, and Rose Committee. was listed among the top-ten scorers for She played several sports for North Player of the Year Award and Patterson’41. was selected as a Connecticut All-Stater the QVC. He added 13 of his own points • Class of 2013: Maurice Negip ‘43, Woodstock Academy, Woodstock, in the 78-65 defeat over Somers High CT and Southern Connecticut State in Basketball. He was also awarded the Greg Guillot ‘88, TMHS Cross Country 1987 WTIC Coca-Cola Basketball Player School for the State crown. In 1987 he 87/88 State Champs, Cindy Laliberte University located in New Haven, CT. was selected QVC All-Star honors. She is currently the Athletic Director of the Year Award, the 1987 CIAC High ‘74, 1995 4 X 400 State Record Holders, School Class S State Championship Mayotte also played baseball for the and Bill Pederson ‘68. of Thompson Public Schools and has Tigers in 1985 to 1988 and during the two daughters, Marie and Candace who Most Valuable Player Award, the 1987 • Class of 2014: “Three-peat Three” Connecticut High School Coaches summer months played for the Tri- Nick Angelo ‘51, Tasi Vriga ‘51 and have both received individual and team Town American Legion Baseball team. honors in the TMHS Athletic Hall of Association “Loren Keyes” MVP Joe Augustinski ‘51, Candace Spinelli Award, and was named Player of the Upon graduating from Tourtellotte ‘99, 1944 Boy’s State Championship Fame. Deb lives in Thompson with her Memorial, Mayotte attended Stonehill husband Gary. Year by the Norwich Bulletin. Coaches Basketball Team, Aimee Levesque ‘97, Jim Naum and Merrill Seney also College located in Easton, MA, where Thomas Hession ‘52, and Louis Thomas selected Rosebrooks as the 1987 TMHS he continued his time on the diamond ‘85. EARL ROSEBROOKS: Most Valuable Player. playing NCAA DII Baseball for the Sky • Class of 2015: 1929 Boys Basketball CLASS OF 1987 Rosebrooks also earned varsity let- Hawks. In 1992 he was selected as the State Championship Team, Coach ters in baseball while at TMHS. Upon team’s captain. Paul Dery ‘70, 1999 Girls Soccer State graduating from Tourtellotte Memorial, Championship Team, Aaron Siekierski Rosebrooks is well known around Rosebrooks attended the University of The TMHS Athletic Hall of Fame ‘04, 1995/1996 Cross Country State Northeast Connecticut for his volun- Connecticut at Storrs. He now lives in induction ceremony will be held on Championship Team, and Carolyn teer work. What many don’t know is Thompson, CT with his wife Kimberly June 25, at 2 p.m., at the Ryscavage Babbitt ’84. Rosebrooks is also known for being part and his two step-children, Sean and Auditorium located in the 1909 of one of the greatest Cinderella teams Amanda. Tourtellotte Building, Riverside Drive, A20 • Friday, April 8, 2016 Villager Newspapers

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Villager sports BSection “If it’s important to YOU, it’s important to US” www.VillagerNewspapers.com Wilbur nets his goal with Black Wolves gig

BY CHARLIE LENTZ “I showed up for the open VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR audition,” Wilbur said. “It was UNCASVILLE — After near- an empty arena at Mohegan Sun. ly a decade-long run broadcast- I stood in the middle of the arena ing high school sports in the with about seven other guys. Quiet Corner — John Wilbur I went third and it was pretty has moved up to the big leagues. cool.” Wilbur, the former sports direc- Wilbur won the job and tor at Putnam radio station became the voice of the Black WINY, is the public address Wolves during home games. announcer for the New England New England’s home turf is Black Wolves of the National Mohegan Sun Arena and he sits Lacrosse League. near the sideline where it’s hard “It was great step for me in the not to feel part of the action. right direction — as a pro sports “They let me know that as team announcer you get that soon as I got the gig that I’m recognition all around,” said now a part of the Black Wolves Wilbur, who resides in Killingly. team,” Wilbur said. “The com- “When people come up to me and petitive juices come right back say ‘Hey, you’ve done a good job. when I’m sitting on the floor at You sounded great’ — that’s all I the scorer’s table and doing the want to know. You can tell from P.A. announcing — I’m still root- the reaction from the crowd that ing for our team because want you’re doing what you’re made to win.” to do.” In addition to introducing Wilbur is an alumnus of the players and informing the Bartlett High School in Webster, audience on goals, assists, and Courtesy photo Mass., and went on to study saves — Wilbur keeps the crowd engaged. John Wilbur announces a game for the New England Black Wolves of the National Lacrosse League. The Wolves at the Connecticut School of play at Mohegan Sun Arena. Broadcasting. After working at “It’s fast-paced, hard-hitting WINY for nine and a half years action. It’s what they call the of people that are showing up up the decibel level. The Black in the palm of your hand — that he decided to make the move. fastest game on two feet and it at indoor lacrosse in February, Wolves next play host to the will do anything that you ask “It was an opportunity with a really is,” Wilbur said. “It lives March, and April is amazing — Saskatchewan Rush on Friday, them to do — it’s a pretty power- pro sports team. That’s what the up to that.” 7,000 people a night and they April 8 — another chance for ful feeling,” Wilbur said. “I love goal has always been,” Wilbur The National Lacrosse League are ready to roll,” Wilbur said. Wilbur to energize the arena. to talk to people. I love to enter- said. “WINY was good to me for includes nine teams divided into “Indoors it’s a little bit faster “I run the crowd. I’m working tain — that’s kind of always been nine years — to feel a part of Eastern and Western divisions. than the outdoor lacrosse the the crowd. You have to be able to obvious. This is just another way northeastern Connecticut and to The Black Wolves play in the East high schools play. They’re really pump up the crowd and get them and it’s a step in the right direc- be welcomed in the way I was — along with Buffalo, Rochester, committed to growing the team into it,” Wilbur said. “And one tion of maybe announcing some- was really a special thing to me N.Y., Georgia, and Toronto. and growing the popularity of of the ways that we do that — of day at Fenway Park — I’ve tried in my heart. I think the Quiet The Western Division includes it and making the New England course being the Black Wolves out there and sat down behind Corner is one of the nicest and Saskatchewan, Colorado, Black Wolves a household name — I get to howl. And after every that microphone at Fenway so kindest places in all of this coun- Calgary, and Vancouver. in Connecticut.” goal we have a faceoff and we I know the feeling. There’s no try. But I always wanted more.” The game is also popular Wilbur engages the fans at get the crowd pumping. To me, better feeling than when you get He learned of the job open- throughout the country on both Mohegan Sun Arena and literal- that’s one of my favorite parts of 7,000 people to howl just because ing for the Black Wolves from the collegiate and high school ly amps up the volume. the night, I get to get those 7,000 you asked them to.” the Connecticut School of level. Woodstock Academy has “I get to work with the crowd. people up and make them howl. Broadcasting. Wilbur played both boys varsity and girls var- Me, pumping the crowd up, helps They all sound like wolves and Charlie Lentz may be reached football at Bartlett High and was sity lacrosse programs. Wilbur the team play better,” Wilbur the place starts to rattle.” at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by thrown back into the competi- sees the game’s popularity filter- said. “It’s fast. It’s hard hitting. 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Privacy and Views Abound in Woodstock! tunning long views and privacy abound with this fabulous 1988 post and beam home. Located on over 27 hilltop acres in Beautiful Woodstock CT. Fireplaces adorn the Sliving room, guest bedroom and kitchen. The second floor great room featuring dramatic post and beam cathedral ceilings and a Palladian window. The living and dining room each face west and provide magnificent sunset views of Woodstock Hill, a church spire and farmland. An enclosed screened porch and an open 40 ft long porch offer more opportunities to enjoy these views. The 3500 SF home offers many high quality features including wood floors, beamed ceilings, cherry, granite and Viking kitchen, 3 fireplaces and more. A Villager perfect home for entertaining. Many architecturally interesting rooms with flexible use. A long private driveway leads to this exceptional country estate. $550,000 Please view at: www.G10031387.bhhsNEproperties.com Stephanie Gosselin – 860.428.5960 OPEN HOUSE – SATURDAY, 4/9 1:00-3:00 PM 73 BULL HILL RD, WOODSTOCK Homescape

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Charlie Lentz photo PUTNAM — At midweek snow still covered Murphy Park, home of the Putnam High baseball team. Weather delayed the start of DON’T baseball and softball season. MISS A THING!

LEGALS TOWN OF THOMPSON Conventions Betsy O’Hayer April 8, 2016 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS State Senate Convention – c/o William H. St. Onge, Esq. LEGAL NOTICE 35th District St. Onge & Brouillard, PO Box 550, TOWN OF THOMPSON The Town of Thompson Zoning Board State Assembly Convention – Putnam, CT 06260 PLANNING AND ZONING of Appeals will hold a public hearing 50th District April 8, 2016 COMMISSION on April 11, 2016 beginning at 7PM Congressional Convention – LEGAL NOTICE in the Merrill Seney Room, Thompson 2nd District Legal Notice The Town of Thompson Planning and Town Hall, 815 Riverside Dr., North Republican Party Town of Thompson Zoning Commission, at its March 28, Grosvenordale, CT for the following: A certified list of party selected candi- A certified list of party-selected candi- 2016 meeting, rendered the following Variance 16-01: Cullen Silvestri, dates for the Republican Party in the dates for the Republican Party in the decision: Applicant and Owner of Record. Town of Eastford for participation as Town of Thompson for participation Application 16-04: Thompson Rail For property at 1387 Thompson Rd. Delegates to the convention of said as DELEGATES TO THE CONVEN- Business Park, LLC, Applicant Owner Map 114/Block 25/Lot2B/Zone R-40. Party specified below is on file in my TIONS of said party specified below of Record. For property at 307 Rear- Requesting variance to construct an office at 16 Westford Rd, Eastford is on file in my office at 815 Riverside don Rd. Map 65/Block 101/Lot 6. addition that will exceed the 25% Connecticut and copies are available Drive, North Grosvenordale, Ct and Application for gravel renewal permit. expansion allowed. for public distribution: copies are available for public distri- Approved. Variance 16-02: Christopher and Conventions bution. Respectfully submitted, Laurie Nelson, Applicants and Owners State Convention Conventions: Greg Lee, Chairman of Record. For property at 44 Emil Dr. State Senate Convention – 35th Dis- 2nd Congressional District Convention April 8, 2016 Map 118/Block 22/Lot 55/Zone R-20. trict 29th Senatorial District Convention Requesting variance to construct an State Representative Convention – 51st Assembly District Convention NOTICE TO CREDITORS accessory apartment. 50th District State Convention ESTATE OF JOHN F. McCARTHY Files are available to review in the Melissa M. Vincent A certified list of party-selected candi- (16-00114) Planning & Development Office, Town Town Clerk of Eastford dates for the Democratic Party in the The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of Hall. March 30, 2016 Town of Thompson for participation the Court of Probate, District of North- At these hearings, interested parties April 8, 2016 as DELEGATES TO THE CONVEN- east Probate District, by decree dated may appear and be heard, and written TIONS of said party specified below March 31, 2016, ordered that all claims testimony received. Town of Eastford is on file in my office at 815 Riverside must be presented to the fiduciary at Respectfully submitted, Connecticut Drive, North Grosvenordale, Ct and the address below. Failure to prompt- Daniel Roy, Chairman Inland Wetlands and Watercourses copies are available for public distri- ly present any such claim may result April 1, 2016 Commission bution. in the loss of rights to recover on such April 8, 2016 Notice of Decision Conventions: claim. On March 24, 2016 the Inland Wet- 2nd Congressional District Convention Janis E. Beltis, Clerk lands and Watercourses Commission 29th Senatorial District Convention The fiduciary is: NOTICE TO CREDITORS made the following decision: 51st Assembly District Convention Julie A. Duncanson ESTATE OF Joan F. Chesanek File# 16-003 Deborah Sheehan, Camp State Convention c/o James K. Kelley, Esq., (16-00085) Yankee Road, Eastford, CT. Construc- Renee Waldron 33 Broad Street, The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of tion of single family residence with Town Clerk Danielson, CT 06239p the Court of Probate, District of North- septic and well. APPROVED UNANI- Town of Thompson east Probate District, by decree dated MOUSLY. April 8, 2016 April 8, 2016 March 29, 2016, ordered that all claims Details can be found in the minutes must be presented to the fiduciary at filed at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town INVITATION TO BID NOTICE TO CREDITORS the address below. Failure to prompt- Office Building, 16 Westford Road, VEHICLE REPLACEMENT ESTATE OF IRENE J. PLANETA ly present any such claim may result Eastford, CT. 2016 or 2017 FORD Explorer XLT (16-00112) in the loss of rights to recover on such Dated at Eastford this 29th day of 2016 or 2017 Ford Fusion SE The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of claim. March, 2016. The Putnam Special Services District the Court of Probate, District of North- Brenda Duquette, Clerk Susan Welshman is seeking bids for two vehicles. east Probate District, by decree dated The fiduciary is: Recording Secretary Sealed bids will be received until March 31, 2016, ordered that all claims Christopher A. Chesanek April 8, 2016 3:00p.m., Monday, April 11, 2016 must be presented to the fiduciary at c/o Nicholas A. Longo, Esq., at Putnam Police Headquarters 189 the address below. Failure to prompt- Bachand, Longo & Higgins, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Church Street Putnam Ct 06260. Any ly present any such claim may result 168 Main Street, PO Box 528, ESTATE OF MARIE J. LUKEY, AKA bid received after that time will be in the loss of rights to recover on such Putnam, CT 06260 Marie June Lukey, returned unopened. All bids will be claim. April 8, 2016 AKA M. June Lukey (16-00108) publicly opened and read aloud in the Janis E. Beltis, Clerk The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of District Chambers on Monday April The fiduciary is: Town of Eastford Legal Notice the Court of Probate, District of North- 11th 2016, during the regular 7PM Cheryl J. Pingeton Democratic Party east Probate District, by decree dated meeting of the District Authority. c/o John R. FitzGerald, Esq., and A certified list of party selected candi- March 29, 2016, ordered that all claims The Putnam Special Services District Gerald M. Smith Jr., dates for the Democratic Party in the must be presented to the fiduciary at reserves the right to reject any and all 141 Broadway, PO Box 510, Town of Eastford for participation as the address below. Failure to prompt- bids in whole or in part or to waive any Norwich, CT 06360 Delegates to the convention of said ly present any such claim may result informality in bidding if it is determined April 8, 2016 Party specified below is on file in my in the loss of rights to recover on such to be in the best interest of the District. office at 16 Westford Rd. Eastford claim. Vehicle Specifications can be obtained Connecticut and copies are available Janis E. Beltis, Clerk at 189 Church Street or by e-mail to for public distribution: The fiduciary is: [email protected]

LEGAL NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY Legal Notice OF THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC PARTY Town of Eastford IN EACH TOWN Notice is hereby given that a Presidential Preference Primary of the Republican APRIL 26, 2016 and Democratic Party will be held on April 26, 2016, in each town. 6:00AM – 8:00PM Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the candidates (including the category “Uncommitted”) which are to appear on the ballot at Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the candidates said primary in the manner and in the order in which such names and category (including the category “Uncommitted”) which are to appear on the ballot at said are herein listed, under the office designation “Nomination for President of the primary in the manner and in the order in which such names and category are United States”, together with the addresses of such candidates: herein listed, under the office designation “Nomination for President of the Unit- ed States”, together with the addresses of such candidates: Democrats Republicans Democrats Republicans Name and Address: Name and Address: Name and Address: Name and Address: Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, Ted Cruz, Houston, TX Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente, Ted Cruz, Houston, TX San Diego, CA Ben Carson, West Palm Beach, FL San Diego, CA Ben Carson, West Palm Beach, FL Hillary Clinton, Chappaqua, NY Donald J. Trump, New York, NY Hillary Clinton, Chappaqua, NY Donald J. Trump, New York, NY Bernie Sanders, Burlington, VT John R. Kasich, Genoa Township, OH Bernie Sanders, Burlington, VT John R. Kasich, Genoa Township, OH Uncommitted Uncommitted Uncommitted Uncommitted Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 22nd Day of March, 2016 Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 22nd Day of March, 2016. Denise Merill Denise Merrill Secretary of the State Secretary of the State The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office of the of the Secretary of the State in accordance with Secs.9-433 and 9-471 of the Secretary of the State in accordance with Secs. 9-433 and 9-471 of the General General Statutes. As provided, such primary will be held on April 26, 2016. The Statutes. As provided, such primary will be held on April 26, 2016. The hours of hours of voting at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows: voting at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows: Hours of Voting: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Hours of Voting: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location of Polling Place: 16 Westford Road, Town Office – Lower level nd Location of Polling Place is Woodstock Town Hall, Rear Entrance, 415 Route Dated at Eastford, Connecticut, this 22 day of March, 2016 169 in Woodstock, CT Melissa Vincent Dated at Woodstock, CT, this 23rd day of March, 2016. Eastford Town Clerk Judy E. Walberg, Town Clerk of Woodstock April 8, 2016 April 8, 2016 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, April 8, 2016 B5

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 Fredrick Hryzan, 95 Kenneth M. Nachajko, 76 NORTH to the Connecticut WEBSTER, Mass. service to his coun- GROSVENORDALE Trappers — Kenneth M. try with 8 years in – Fredrick Hryzan, Association. Nachajko, 76, died the Peace Corps. He 95, of Linehouse He had a special Sunday, March 6, spent 44 years on the Road, passed place in his heart for peacefully at home Island of Carriacou away peacefully at Cindy Krans and her with his caregivers not only as a teacher Hartford Hospital family; Norman and Karen and Keli at his but he became “Mr. on March 30. Born Mary Babbitt; his sis- side. Fix It” helping others in Fitchburg, ter Theresa Zelazo; Kenneth was born to learn his trade in Massachusetts, he and his son Timothy. in Webster. He is the electronics and his was the son of the late Sylvester and Calling hours were held April 4 in son of the late Chester and the late skills as a woodworker . Ken would Michalina (Kachowicz) Hryzan. Mr. North Grosvenordale, which was fol- Elizabeth (Lemanski) Nachajko. build everything from swing sets to Hryzan was a plumber until his retire- lowed by a Mass of Christian Burial He is survived by one brother: picnic tables for the folks on the island. ment at age 72. He served in the U.S. in St. Joseph Church. Burial with mil- Ronald Nachajko of Putnam, two He retired from Bishops College as a Navy during World War II from 1942- itary honors followed at St. Joseph sisters: Elizabeth Recko of North Professor in 2005. He returned to his 1946 as an aviation machinist mate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memo- Grosvenordale, Conn., and Nancy native Webster two years ago to live on the U.S.S. Guadalcanal, receiving rial contributions may be made to Pershula, of North Grosvenordale, with his goddaughter Karen and her the Good Conduct medal, American the American Legion, P.O. Box 909, Conn., his niece and god child Karen family. Theatre, and Victory Medal. N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255, The Grzyb of Webster with whom he made A graveside service with Military Fred was an active member of Connecticut Trappers Assoc., PO Box his home, his great niece and caregiv- Honors provided by the Webster- both the V.F.W. and the American 1633, Wallingford, CT 06492, or V.F.W. er Keli Farrand, several nieces and Dudley Veterans Council was held on Legion. Fred was a devoted fan of P.O.Box 496, Quinebaug, CT 06262. For nephews and extended family. Tuesday, April 5, at Mt. Zion Cemetery, the Patriots who enjoyed birdwatch- memorial guestbook please visit www. Predeceased by his sister, Sandra Worcester Rd., Webster MA 01570. ing, canoeing, fishing, and dancing. GilmanAndValade.com. Anthony and sister Gail Phaneuf. Bartel Funeral Home and Chapel, He was a renowned trapper belonging Ken joined the Air force at 17 and 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley, is directing served eight years obtaining the rank arrangements. Evelyn R. Defilippo, 83 of Staff Sergeant. He then continued his Visit www.bartelfuneralhome.com. SOUTHBRIDGE, of Ralph and Antoinette (Aliberti) Denise Dziadula, 64 Mass. — Evelyn R. Defilippo. “VeeVee” Defilippo, Evelyn worked at the American DANIELSON – Denise Dziadula, 64, and her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Wilson 83, of Main St., Optical Co. in Southbridge, for over of Airport Rd., died Monday, March 21 of Oneco, and Britany Wilson of passed away on 35 years, retiring many years ago. She in Hartford Hospital. Born in Putnam, Killingly; several nieces and nephews; Monday, April 4, was an avid bowler. She enjoyed trav- she was the daughter of the late John and her good friend, Craig Wroebal of in the Harrington eling, playing cards and visiting the and Lucille (Lavoie) Dziadula. Danielson. Memorial Hospital, casino. Denise worked as a clerk for Ocean Services are private and have been Southbridge, after a Evelyn was a good hearted person State Job Lot in Killingly. She enjoyed entrusted to the Gilman Funeral an illness. with a lively personality. spending time with her cats. Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT She leaves her friend of nearly 60 Her funeral will be held on Friday, She is survived by her daughter, 06260. For memorial guestbook visit years, June E. Renaud; two sisters, April 8, from the Daniel T. Morrill Tracy Wilson of Killingly; her sisters, www.GilmanAndValade.com. Antoinette Bembenek of Webster and Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Donna Dziadula of Pomfret Center, Dora Titchen of Quinebaug, Conn.; Southbridge, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in and Karen Dziadula of E. Woodstock; a close nephew, Jess Dalton and his Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul wife Gretchen of Woodstock, Conn.; a II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge. close niece and Goddaughter, Leslie Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s OBITUARIES are published at no charge. Heenan and her husband Christian Cemetery, North Grosvenordale, of Southbridge; and many nieces and Conn. A calling hour in the funeral E-mail notices to [email protected] or nephews. She was predeceased by home will be held on Friday, April 8, eight brothers and sisters. from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., before the Mass. fax them to (860) 928-5946. She was born in North Visit www.morrillfuneralhome. Grosvenordale, Conn., the daughter com. Photos are welcome in JPEG format.

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include Putnam High School alumni from areas Local church to host concert to benefit outside of and including athletics. According to Superintendent William Hull and QCRRP Board of Education Chairman Michael Morrill, they have asked Putnam High School graduate WOODSTOCK — On Sunday, May 22, The First and former Board of Education member Ronald P. Congregational Church of Woodstock will be con- Coderre to assist in the development of the concept structing one pier of the bridge by presenting a as well as reaching out to other Putnam alumni to gala concert to benefit the Quiet Corner Refugee serve on an exploratory committee. Resettlement Project (QCRRP). “Putnam High School has a long tradition of The goal is to raise $3,000 to sponsor one family. excellence and have alumni who have distin- The church, in collaboration with the QCRRP, guished themselves not only in athletics but in is joining a state-wide effort put forward by the numerous other areas,” said Hull. “We feel it’s Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS), appropriate to find a way to honor their achieve- based in New Haven. IRIS has been providing a ments.” safe haven for refugees and other immigrants from The goal of the committee will be to work delib- around the world. erately in establishing by laws and selection crite- Since 1982 Bosnians, Serbians, Cubans, Kurds, ria but to complete the effort in a timely fashion. Albanians, Sudanese “Lost Boys” and many others As the Putnam High School nine-phase multi-mil- TAG! have benefited from the work of IRIS. IRIS resettles lion dollar renovation is expected to be complete Saturday April 9, 8am-1pm approximately 200 refugees per year. The QCRRP in 2017, the deadline for the announcement of the Indoor yard sale, at Sacred Heart Church, Rte. 205, Wauregan. has been accepted by IRIS to assist in their efforts. initial Hall of Fame class is May 2017. Various congregations within the UCC, includ- “The renovation of the high school is a signifi- Saturday, April 30, 9am – 4pm, ing the FCCW, are taking part in diverse co-spon- cant milestone in the history of the Putnam School sorship initiatives in order to raise funds towards system. The idea of a Hall of Fame that encom- St. Stephens Flea Market, 130 Old Turnpike Road, Quinebaug. this noble endeavor. The FCCW is continuing a passes more than simply athletics is unique. This Renting areas $20. No donations this time. 860/753-1767. tradition of becoming involved in international appears to be the correct time to bring this idea refugee re-settlements. During the Bosnian crisis forth and see it to its completion,” said Coderre. May 6 & 7, Fri. & Sat. of the 90’s, three families were welcomed into our “Putnam High School has had many alumni The Windham County 4-H Tag Sale at the lodge in Pomfret local community through the church, two of whom who’ve distinguished themselves in various fields, is Fri. from 12-6pm and Sat. from 9am-6pm, rain or shine! stayed at the Music Director’s home for several including education, politics, the military, busi- Friday from 10:30 – 12:00 is an Early Bird Buy In to the Tag Sale weeks while arrangements were being made for ness, science and other fields in addition to athlet- a more permanent settlement. Once again the for $5 a person. Auction of goods and services on both days ics. Recognizing these individuals will also serve (preview 5pm, auction 6pm). church feels an obligation to reach out to those in as an incentive to current students as they embark need. To that end they are presenting this concert, on future careers,” concluded Coderre. which will feature the Woodstock Festival Chorus May 7, Sat., 7am Morrill noted the committee will act inde- The Annual Pomfret Town Wide Tag Sale. Purchase a map for and Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of pendently of the Board of Education, however it $1 to over 50 residences, businesses in town. Maps sold at Pom- FCCW Music Director Edward C. Bradley. The will work cooperatively with Superintendent Hull program, “Bach-Bach Bach, A Journey from the and a member of the Board. Any alumni of Putnam fret Community School (20 Pomfret Street) and Christ Church Sublime to the Ridiculous,” will be an educational High School interested in being considered for (527 Pomfret Street). www.VisitPomfret.com (860) 974-1583 and entertaining collection of works from several inclusion on the committee is asked to contact members of the Bach family, including but not lim- Coderre at [email protected] or by telephone May 7, Sat., 7am-12pm ited to: Cantata #182 by J.S., C.P.E., J.C., and The at 860-928-6772 or 860-942-7243. Friends of Pomfret Public Library Used Book Sale and Tag Sale Seasonings by P.D.Q! The ensemble is composed “These are exciting times for Putnam High in Pomfret Community School Cafeteria, 20 Pomfret Street, of professional and amateur area musicians dedi- School. This project is a way of recognizing out- Pomfret $5/bag sale from 11am-12pm for books. Get your cated to the idea of demonstrating the power of the standing alumni at an historic time in the life of arts to affect tangible change in our world. summer reading for a bargain price. Fiction, non fiction, the school. We’re looking forward to assisting the children’s books galore! The music has been purchased, the musicians committee as it moves forward on this important have begun preparations and are rehearsing every task,” said Hull. Sunday evening throughout the spring. May 14 & 15, Sat. & Sun. What can you do to help? Help spread the word Town Wide Tag Sale, Eastford. Free maps available at the East- by buying tickets and encouraging people to come NECCOG to host regional meeting ford Post Office on May 13. Download a map at eastfordct.org. to the concert! Our goal is to sell 200 tickets, which To get on map email [email protected]. are on sale through the church office for $15 each. DAYVILLE — Northeastern Connecticut Please call (860) 928-7405 to reserve yours now and Council of Governments (NECCOG) will host a To have your tag sale listed here, help show the world what a welcoming and com- Regional Human Services Coordinating Council passionate place the Quiet Corner can be. meeting on Tuesday, April 26, at 10 a.m., at the call Villager Newspapers at 860-928-1818. NECCOG Offices at 125 Putnam Pike, Dayville. Connecticut State Statute 17a-760 requires PHS establishing Hall of Fame that the Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments establish a Regional Human Services Committee Coordinating Council. This is an introductory meeting to overview the services and needs in TOUGH PUTNAM — A recent trend in Northeastern the region, which will include social, medical and Connecticut has been the establishment of an human services organizations. Athletic Hall of Fame by high schools and alumni At this meeting we will establish the member- BACON! associations. Tourtellotte Memorial High School ship of The Regional Human Services Coordinating initiated the process in 2010. Woodstock Academy Council. The Council shall meet to ensure that and Killingly High School have since also followed regional plans and activities are coordinated with suit. the human service needs of each region and foster CHECK OUT THE Recent discussions at the administrative and development and maintenance of a client-focused Board of Education level in Putnam indicate an structure for the health and human services sys- SPORTS ACTION! interest in the establishment of a Hall of Fame but tem throughout the region. with a slightly different emphasis. Rather than To RSVP, please contact: Hoween Flexer, strictly limiting the Hall of Fame to athletics, the Regional Planning Specialist, (860) 774-1253 or how- emphasis has shifted to a scenario that would [email protected]. 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April 9, 10am-11am always welcome. For more information, Lego Program- Children will get a chance April 23, Saturday 4pm-7pm contact PET PALS at 860-317-1720. to build anything they want with the legos, Come support your local fire company! Dayville Fire Co. April 9, 8am-1pm we will provide ideas. Aldrich Free Public Spaghetti Dinner. Adults $8, Seniors/Kids $5 50/50 raffle! Indoor yard sale, at Sacred Heart Church, Library299 Main St, Moosup, 860-564- Tickets available in advance at the Fire Station, 8760. Rte. 205, Wauregan. Many vendors. Public 465 Hartford Pike, Dayville or at the door. invited. Rain or Shine. April 9, Sat., 5:30pm Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner benefiting April 12, Tues., Relay for Life at Pomfret Community Movie at the Pomfret Senior Center - French School. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 Kiss. Open to all area seniors. (860)-928- for children 10 and under. Children 4 and 7459 under are free. Includes: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Vegetable, Roll, Dessert April 12, Tues., 4-6pm and Drink. Please call Beverly (974-1202) Killingly will be holding a voter registration or Michelle (974-2405) for tickets. on April 12th from 4 to 6pm at the Town Hall. April 9, 4:30-7pm Street, North Grosvenordale, presents and beverage. $10 adults, $5 children 12 Ham and Bean Dinner, Eat in or Take out at its Authentic Swedish Meatball Supper. and under. Raffle tickets $1 each. Contact April 12, Tues., 10:30am-11:15am Canterbury Community Center, 1 Municipal Tickets at the door Adults $10, Children Dale 860-974-2856 or Lucille 508-789- Also on April 19 & 26 - – The Pomfret Drive, Canterbury. 6 yrs and under FREE, under 12, $5. Served family style. Takeout 9874 for tickets. Senior Center is offering Tai Chi for core 7 to 12 yrs $8, Adults $12, For tickets call always available. strength and balance. Open to all area 860-546-7800 ext 7 or purchase at the door, April 9, Sat., 6-9pm seniors. Donation $2. (860)-928-7459 Sponsored by Canterbury Lions Club and April 9, Sat., 4:30-7pm Knights of Columbus Council 2087 Friends of the Prudence Crandall Museum. Canterbury Girl Scouts will be helping out will hold a Paint and Sip Night at the April 12, Tues., 6:30-8 pm Proceeds to support the Museum. at the Friends of the Prudence Crandall Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Sister’s Keeper This sister duo from Museum/Canterbury Lions Club Ham and Grosvenordale. Paint a beautiful scene led the Quiet Corner have been performing April 9, Sat., 4:30 to 7:00pm Bean dinner. Dinner is being held at the by instructor Chad Maramo. No experience throughout the region for over 15 years! Canterbury – Ham and Bean Dinner at Canterbury Community Center, 1 Municipal required. All supplies included. Light Shaina Smith of Thompson and Jenelle the Canterbury Community Center, 1 Drive, with the proceeds to benefit Friends refreshments served. Admission $35. 860- Provencher of Dayville play upbeat acoustic of the Museum. For info, call 646-284- 923-2967 or [email protected]. Municipal Drive, Canterbury, sponsored by covers of today’s contemporary songs at Canterbury Lions Club and Friends of the 8012. Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Prudence Crandall Museum. Tickets are April 9, Sat., 9am-2pm Drive, N. Grosvenordale. $12 for adults and $8 for children between 6 April 9, Sat., 5pm-7pm Pet Pals Northeast will be collecting and 12. Eat in/Take out. 860-546-9507 St. Stephens’s Parish, Jct 197 & 131, redeemable bottles and cans to help Quinebaug, presents Spaghetti Supper & homeless and needy animals at St. Joseph Church, Rt. 101 in Dayville (across from 4G April 9, Sat., 4:30-6:30pm Basket Raffle. Meal will include salad, Restaurant). Dry cat food urgently needed, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 83 Main spaghetti, meatballs, sausage, rolls, desserts Purina brands preferred. Cash donations

This page is designed to shine a light on upcoming local nonprofit, educational and community events. Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and are FREE to qualifying organizations, schools, churches and town offices. To submit your event contact: Teri Stohlberg at 860-928-1818 ext. 105, or [email protected]. Deadline for submission is Friday at Noon

Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings MONDAY, APRIL 11 Raucher Brothers Auctioneers 132 Main St., Putnam, CT Florence, MA 860-928-7900 FREE STORY HOUR Also, live music AND SEED PLANTING KICKS FOR KAITLYN five nights a week 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY Kick Up Your Heels (Wed.-Sun.) STURBRIDGE NURSERY SCHOOL JULY 22, 23, 24 for Kaitlyn’s Kids 518 Main St., Sturbridge. MA Dinner Dance DockDogs

Spencer Country Inn The world’s premiere canine SATURDAY, APRIL 16 500 Main St., Spencer, MA aquatics cpmpetition Tickets $40 KLEMS BEE KEEPING SEMINAR AT KLEM’S Advanced ticket sales only 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 11:00 A.M. For tickets or more info: Free to attend [email protected] Tips for beginners! ONGOING or call Kathy at 508-885-9271 TRAP SHOOTING KLEMS Proceeds provide financial Every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. 117 West Main St., Spencer. MA ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM assistance to families with Open to the public Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. children fighting catastrophic $12.00 per round includes CADY’S TAVERN SUNDAY, APRIL 17 diseases clays and ammo 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI NRA certified range officer THE WOODSTOCK ACADEMY 401-568-4102 on site every shoot ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WINE AUBURN SPORTSMAN CLUB TASTING TRIVIA NIGHT 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA ar Starlite Gallery Wednesdays 508-832-6492 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. FRIDAY-SUNDAY 39 Hamilton St., HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB APRIL 29, 30, MAY 1 HUGE MEAT RAFFLE Southbridge, MA 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA KLEM’S SPRINGFEST AND AUBURN SPORTSMEN CLUB Tickets $35 pp 508-892-9822 TENT SALE 1st Friday of every month Call Doreen at Discounted items up to except January 860-928-6575 (Ext. 1147) WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA 90% off retail Early bird: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. KLEMS p.m. CADY’S TAVERN SATURDAY, APRIL 23 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 1st table: 7:00 p.m. 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA 2nd ANNUAL Chepachet, RI 508-832-6492 EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT 401-568- 4102

AUCTION AT KLEM’S WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISING 10:00 a.m. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHARITY CAR SHOW Tractors, farm and land- FRIDAY NIGHT June 8th through August 31st scape HEXMARK TAVERN KLEMS equipment, all types of AT SALEM CROSS INN 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA agriculture-related items, 260 West Main St., West Brookfield, MA quality tools and any construction 508-867-2345 WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY related items that are consigned www.salemcrossinn.com MAY 4-8 at public auction. Now accepting PETTING ZOO AT KLEM’S items to sell. For more information TRIVIA NIGHT Free admission contact Don Raucher AT THE STOMPING Educational family fun [email protected] GROUND KLEMS 413-537-3177 Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, April 8, 2016 B7 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager Thompson Villager Woodstock Villager Killingly Villager CLASSIFIEDS Hometown Service, Big Time Results TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836 ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 200 GEN. BUSINESS

Bedroom Set For Sale Generator Makita Lawn Mower-Toro 6000 watt $1350; Quality BATHTUB Two years old Excellent SET METAL RAMPS 205 BOATS 010 FOR SALE Lite Pine WALK-IN TUB GE 13” TV/VHS condition, Self-propelled $40.00 Queen Independent Home combo- $20; Push button $150 Old Town Canoe White, 4 years old PRINTER’S ANTIQUE 3 Bicycles, 18x19x51, With matching 1931 old town 18’ 52-1/2” x 25-1/2” 12 place setting Washer & Dryer Set DRAWERS hutch top,Men’s 5 drawer chest 1 Hardrock Ladies, 36” high FRANCISCANWARE New $200 restored Maine guide Plus two night stands $20.00 PER 1 Giant Ladies, Door opening 15-1/2” “Desert Rose”, pieces or set canoe. $300.00 1 Giant Mans, Cost $3,000 Jewelry Safe Gardall Clear resin coated, Call (774)239-2240 DVD player- $25. 2 LG. WOODEN STORAGE $150.00 each Asking $1,000 or BO 16” wide 23” tall $100 Trenching Bucket 12” Mahogany gun wales (508)943-4850 CONTAINERS And caned seats Bedroom set Solid 860-974-0481 Leather Couch 87” light $50.00 Wide Heavy Duty 2 Mongoose Pro a third seat mahogany Maple wood twin Golf Clubs tan $25.00 Hardly ever used looks Scooters For Sale like New! New $1590 caned seat and back 2 Beds, 5 Drawer BRAND NEW CENTURY Men’s Wilson set $50 (508)949-1283 2002 COMPUTER $55.00 Each Asking $800.00 Paddles included Dresser, Desk with WOOD STOVE Women’s Nancy Lopez set $50 ACCUSYNC 50 NEC Excellent condition. attached shelf, chair. Can $100.00 Perfect for the wooden 40,000 BTUs Hydraulic Jackhammer canoe enthusiast. also be bunk beds with Heats 1000 square feet 7-ft Slate pool table $5800.00 2 Kitchen ladder. $400.00 Paid $500 accessories $200 KITCHEN CHAIRS for Skid-steer Loader, Chandeliers (508)764-8149 Sell for $250.00 Mini-excavators, (508)479-0230 2 Dorm refrigerators $100.00 Also 2 tons of pellet fuel blocks MANY HARD COVER backhoes, & excavators. BLUE BIRD BOXES (413)245-9221 $225.00 + Microwaves Lawn/Garden Tractor Get your boxes ready BOOKS SEA NYMPH 1993 Call Paul at $50/$75 White Rider, New Powerful Jackhammer now for Early Spring! for maximum 16FT DEEP 1-774-241-0327 carborator, just serviced, SPARE TIRE P225/60R16 72 INCH FOLDING $5 Each 860-923-2169 productivity used very Fishing Machine Series Woodstock new battery, new starter, EAGLE GA WITH RIM ROLLOUT BED FOR SALE little, in great shape FM161. 40HP Johnson (860)481-9003 GOODYEAR cylenoid, runs great. $45.00 with mattress LAY-Z-BOY LOVE New $12,500.00 Motor. Galvanized Never Used or RADIAL TIRES NEW PRICE $400 FIRM SEAT AND CHAIR Asking $8,000.00/OBO Trailer. Used minimally. $90.00 teristohlberg P235/75R15 (508)867-2130 ELECTRIC CHORD ORGAN $500.00 A must see call Like new/showroom @yahoo.com $60.00 on aluminum rims LEATHER JACKET (860)753-1229 condition. Stored in 12FT ADJUSTABLE taken off 1995 Chev. BOWRIDR CUSTOM-MADE Black, size 2XL heated garage. $3000.00 ALUMINUM Blazer SUV CAR SUNROOF 1988 18 Ft with zip-out lining TV-SONY Call: (774)272-1761 LADDER. DINING TABLE AND Used 4 weeks, like new $100.00 Inboard/outboard,V6 CHAIRS Very nice, 24” Used three times. engine, interior re-done $450.00/obo in extra good condition $99.00 (6 chairs - includes HOMEMADE PINE includes owners manual, Ski Nautique 1984 2001 Trailer seats 8-10 (860)382-6886 Made by FMC, two captain’s chairs) COFFEE TABLE remote control and tan on tan $2750 zippers at sleeve cuffs cables. Call $1,000.00 Gutter Shell leaf guard AND TWO END TABLES new interior Call $75 860-481-5949 system NEW $100.00 $25.00 and carpeting (508)667-9249 COFFEE TABLE AND Original boxes Call (860)774-7615 text msg only to 350 Chevy inboard evenings TWO END TABLES (38) 4 ft. pcs. aluminum ANTIQUE LAMP JUG (860)630-0773 589 hours running time. Broyhill Fontana guards, 16 end caps, (8 $6500.00/OBO OAK LIVINGROOM SET $40.00 Entertainment Armoir left, 8 right) Made for a Utility box trailer Call(413)245-9545 $100.00 BY LANE approx. 7ft tall $300/RO 5-in. gutter, includes ANTIQUE CROQUET SET With 8 bed and fold or screws .Musket Brown HOLLYWOOD SOFA down tail gate for (860)985-8000 Black Leather Sofa TV ARMOIRE $40.00 Asking $485 New $1700 loading ramp, great for from Rotmans/ approx OAK (508)779-0595 Asking $400 SMALL COFFEE TABLE transporting lawn and 90”. Shows some $125.00 garden machines. 215 CAMPING HANDICAPPED SCOOTER MATCHING CHAIR $35.00 normal leather wear but $500/OBO 9ft ‘ Fisher Plow good shape $300/RO Call 508-789-9708 with 2 brand new batteries AND OTTOMAN Co-op Campsite, ALUMINUM FOLDING New: $1398 ELECTRIC BASE BOARD In real great condition. A Call Tandem wheel flatbed on dead-end road RAMP Asking $300 $25.00 must see. $800 or B/O. (774)318-0004 FOR SALE trailer Quiet area, walk to the Call (860)753-1229 $800.00 Two matching love seats beds Sold as a set 3 pieces DROP LEAF CART With 15’x6’ body lake,go fishing or put CAM W/twin mattresses $600 Hand crank wrench your boat in. Located in Like new and solid LIFT CHAIR $50.00 ABS Exercise Lounge SUPERLINE Plywood decking used Quinebaug Cove Burgundy, green leaf pattern on Light Blue (508)612-9263 $30 14’5” Flatbed trailer Campground, Brimfield cream fabric $275.00 (508)461-7479 SWORD SET but very with ramps Res.$15,000 or b.o. Biomaster Treadmill $25 $200.00 each $50.00 serviceable all wood Both $350.00 CANADIAN PINE HUTCH $600/OBO Campsite sells with good conditon 85” Harley Davidson 860-928-2046 $225.00 Mattress New everything on it! 38ft $2000/OBO END TABLE W/DRAWER Sportster 1000cc Rebuilt 9am-5pm Queen PillowTop $60.00 Call camper furnished, small Motor 508-736-7841 14 cu. ft. GE Mattress (860)974-1748 shed, more. For sale... SELF-DEFROSTING with Box Spring Call or e-mail Nuwave Induction END TABLE W/ TWO CAMPER FOR OLD CHERRY DINING FREEZER in Original Plastic $150 DRAWERS for pics and details. cooktop New $45 TABLE $150.00 Call (774)230-6285 (774)245-5098 SALE $50.00 VARIOUS Call (508)960-9163 $100 davemproperty@ 2000 Keystone Sprinter ELVIS PRESLEY Mirror 36” x30” $50 hotmail.com 26’ Fifth wheel 10’x12’x8 TENT W/BOOT 508-943-2174 OLD END TABLE MEMORABILIA Adult Power Wheel clean non-smoking, sleeps 8 $50 Peachtree Forge $30.00 $500 Chair Asking w/slide out table, bunks, HO Scale Train OLD WESTERN SADDLE top mount round (508)612-9263 $1500.00 Cash sofa-bed and queen bedroom, Collection $1,300 CALL new awning, electric brake and $50 vanity sink (508)461-7479 TEKONSHA PRODIGY 8 NFL SIlver SUPER 300 ft of slot car track black with black high 774-452-3514 hitch included. 3 PUMP JACKS P2 BRAKE CONTROL BOWL COINS (60s-70s) $85 end fixtures $250 Asking $7000 OBO $25 WEBSTER- will handle up to 4 axles $800.00 Leave message 1/2 ton hoist 3 phs $100 IN HOME SALE! $125.00 (860)933-3828 Old 860-774-6507 Hollywood style 6 bulb Snow Blower Cub Cadet Christmas Decor Pr car ramps $20 light fixture $100 945 SWE Snowblower Comic Books numbers Carpet Cleaner- Hoover Department 56 Silhouettes 860-412-0119 13 hp Tecumseh OHV, Decorative Prints 1s Model A parts $300 New $100.00 All in excellent 45 in width trigger Lawn Chairs Batman Lamp & Clock condition! Two glass table tops FOR SALE 3 utility trailer springs controlled steering, and much more. 230 EVENTS/ $1000.00 (508)234-2819 By appt. only no calls after 7pm $50.00-each HOUSEHOLD $50 6 forward, 2 reverse, ENTERTAINMENT Call Hardly used! (508)949-7539 60-70 pieces of marble “NEW sandstone color (508)832-3029 Dishes New and Old. ITEMS $1900 $75 rural mailbox FREE WELLNESS EVENT (508)885-3136 WESTERN We’ll be offering solutions to Dept 56 Silhouette with newspaper shelf White Outdoor (860)888-5207 1940-41 buick transform your wellbeing. Angle Iron Cutter Collectibles extends to cover 4x4 Products SADDLES engine head $50 Samples, prizes, refreshments wood post with steel SnowBoss 1050 For Shelving COAL STOVE-HARMOND and testimonials. Lawn Chairs drive-in anchor, includes Snowblower, 10hp 14” Trail Good Condition 4W296, HK Potter 2790 with blower. 1948-52 239 engine Saturday, April 16 parts and truck tool tray lettering, instructions. Tecumseh two stage $100.00 Normally Sells For $700 Includes 15 bags of coal Decorative prints 15”Tex Tan Trail W/Breast col- 2-3:30 p.m. at $125 Complete $69. 30 in width, electric $90 OBO $475 lar very good condition Colonial Woods (860)-928-2046; start Well maintained. (508)476-2497 And Much more! 1948-52-truck repro $300 Association Call 5pm-8:30pm leave phone number $700.00 13” Circle Y yough show 5 Colonial Woods Electric Guitar hub caps $100 if no answer. (508)867-6546 By Appointment only (508)347-3775 w/breast collar like new Plainfield $50 No Calls after 7pm 10 RR lanterns $35 each Patio Set-3 Piece, $750 RSVP Back yard Amp 508-949-7539 white, wrought Iron [email protected] (508)885-9537 Table set Glass & 860-974-0614 adventures $50 Sofa and two chairs Wrought Iron 3piece FULL LENGTH MINK cushions included very Solid cedar play set Fax machine 1 coffee & 2 end UEL OOD COAT HUSQVARNA LAWN 265 F /W W/ tree house Slide, $20 sturdy excellent quality asking $300.00 Size 12New $2,400 TRACTOR 100 GENERAL Swing and baby swing (508)826-9237 and condition. (508)885-6831 Asking $500 YTH24V48LS, 24hrs, Brand FIREWOOD Excellent condition New, 24hp Briggs, Hydro, $350.00Firm between 10am-7pm (508)461-7479 Cut, Split & Delivered Paid $2500 new Fabricated Deck, Call Kathy ELECTRIC WHEEL 130 YARD SALES Green & Seasoned Asking Bagger/Blower, 48in Deck. (508)892-0254 TAKAMINE 12 $1500.00 CHAIR RASCAL Garage Frame $3400.00 Wood Lots Wanted $350.00 20’x22’ (508)347-3775 Push Sander $50.00 STRING FLEA MARKET SELLERS (774)293-0457 Call Paul(508)769-2351 All hardware and Concourse Walker 2hp, ELECTRIC/ 20 years of very good TRUCK RACK FOR instructions Items for sale items clearing out house Bar Stools Sofa & chair model 7108 $100.bo Brand new, never used ACOUSTIC GUITAR but don’t want hassle of Mint condition WHEEL CHAIR antique wood trim $500. (860)497-0009 $500/obo Very good condition yard sale come and FREE 6 Armed Bar stools $200.00 w/hard shell case $325 make an offer ! $100.00 each New Hoveround Small antique rocker SEARS CONSTRUCTION WOOD Call $600.00 Firm & cane seat chair FOLDING STEPPER Best one gets it all! 2x4’s, 2x6’s, 5 Stools 774-272-0821 860-774-1021 Call Cherry sideboard ea $75. Excellent condition Cash only! Plywood beams, 3/4’ $75.00 Each (413)245-9651 Used very little (508)943-0169 thick, Assorted sizes & Refrigerator Entertainment Center, All in good condition Paid $150 Tires and Rims thickness. Good for $150.00 Corner-Oak w/ GARMIN GPS 12XL cash & carry Asking $75 5 of ea. wood stoves Magnovox Tv Call Jan Personal Navigator, 12 Text (508)963-0238 $90 Each 200 GEN. BUSINESS and outdoor burners Slot machine channel receiver, 508-867-2130 Clean Wood! $150.00 Slate Pool Table 4x7 (508)885-6977 (508)867-2820 moving map graphics, Kitchen Wood Stove (508)867-2564 Call (508)885-3096 backlit display for 6 lids Skate Sharpening Delivery Available Chevrolet Monte SS 02 night use. Like New, Oven, water reservoir FOR SALE Machine, Tool Sheds Meticulous asking $175. warming oven 1997 Chev. 30ft Motor Home custom made Made of Texture 1-11 One owner TREE LENGTH Pursuit by Georgie Boy. or best offer cream and porcelain. Bedoom Set-Pine On board radius 8x8 $775 2-door coupe, bronze, FIREWOOD (6 Piece) 54000 miles (508)347-3145 $675 Sleeps 6. dresser. 3 quick lock 8x10 $960 power seats, leather, All hardwoods, manageable Queen bed, triple dresser Electric Kitchen Stove fixtures hockey figure 8x12 $1050 power locks, sunroof size diameters Mirror,Bureau,Night Queen bed in back room. Gold Framed Wall New Tires & brakes. 1960s 4 burner top 2 & goal tender. 8x16 $1375 V6 $110 per cord stand. Like new Mirror 29x41”$50.00 $5000.00 or best offer. oven white wonderful Delivered Built On-Site 99000miles Wood chips also available $750.00 Excellent condition. Photos upon request condition $375 Call Chris (508)266-0730 Call $550.00 Other Sizes Available $6500 860-935-5117 Call (508)892-1679 Call (508)344-8081 (508)847-4848 Call Bob CALL (413)324-1117 Call (508)667-5234 508-341-1276 B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, April 8, 2016 ADVERTISING SALES 725 AUTOMOBILES REPRESENTATIVE 700 AUTOMOTIVE Toyota Tacoma 2008 720 CLASSICS 6 cylinder Cruise control (WOODSTOCK, CT) 1964 1/2 6 foot bed,Extended cab MUSTANG 68k Miles. $12000/OBO (508)434-2736 We are in search of an enthusiastic, Pony Int. Excelent condition outgoing, go-getter to represent our all original Equipment Volvo 850 1997 weekly newspapers in the Quiet Corner Needs some restoration Runs Well, Needs Work completion $750.00 of Northeastern Connecticut. Established $15000/OBO (508)451-8525 growing local company publishing 23 newspapers in print and online throughout New England has a rare opening for a full-time career position. Salary, paid mileage, commission 1990 CADDY 47000 Miles 745 RECREATIONAL opportunities, company computer, 401k savings plan, and the support of a top-notch local Excelent Shape VEHICLES publishing company make this a terrific job for someone who loves Northeastern Connecticut. 774-297-9279 1989 CITATION Must have dependable transportation, excellent knowledge of the Quiet Corner, and previous Own a Piece of experience in sales, or dealing heavily with people. Recent graduates will be considered, Automotive History 5th wheel Good condition Silver Anniversary as well as local residents who know the area, and enjoy talking with people! Everything works Edition 1978 Good for campground Corvette Indy Pace Car $2500.00/OBO Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. L-82, Auto, 39k 352-552-7464 Matching Numbers Applicants without cover letters will not be considered. All Factory Original All applicants will be held in the strictest of confidence. Excellent Condition MOTOR HOME 38’ 1998 We like fun people! Throughout! Stonebridge Press, $18900.00/OBO Dutchstar Must Sell 300 Cummins Diesel Please email letter & resume to: Inc. Call Ed Spartan Chassis. One Slide out. Stonebridge Press Newspapers (508)479-9752 [email protected] Publishing Headquarters 83,000 Miles 25 Elm Street 725 AUTOMOBILES New Tires & Brakes Southbridge, MA 01550 Sleeps Four. Price BUICK CADILLAC (508) 764-4325 Reduced! DEVILLE DTS 2005, V8, Black Call (508)335-3948 Class B DRIVERS: Good condition Local Experienced Yard 575 VACATION RENTALS NStar Navigation, Leather Route Driver. 750 CAMPERS/ Hostler Evening Openings! BOOK FOR Interior, Moon Roof, CD Player Home Every night! Great Pay & Benefits! CDL-A, 131,000 Miles TRAILERS Excellent Starting pay 1yr Exp. Req. 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*Taxes, license, title, insurance and $349 doc. fee extra. Excludes $350 disposition fee due at lease end. Zero security deposit. $650 acquisition fee is included. Lessee pays maintenance, excess wear and tear and $0.15 per mile charge for all mileage over 12,000 miles per year. **Rebate from Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. ^$17.92 is due monthly for every $1,000 financed at 2.9% x 60 months. ^$17.48 is due monthly for every $1,000 financed at 1.9% x 60 months. ^^$16.67 is due monthly for every $1,000 financed at 0% x 60 months. †$1,000 Recent College Grad Rebate on 2015 Corolla and 2015 Prius C: 6 months prior to or 2 years after graduation, proof of employment, no derogatory credit. ††$750 Military Rebate: Must be active duty. Program only available to customers with well-qualified credit through Toyota Financial Services. Not all customers will qualify. Delivery must be taken from dealer stock by 4/21/16 and is subject to availability.

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Thank You, South Worcester County! You have trusted us for 55 years

Established in April 1961, Soper Construction has evolved into a multi-faceted organization capable of large projects as well as the more modest ventures of a home or property owner. Quality, consistency and trust are the values that matter to us, and they are the values that are at the heart of our work. More than 1,000 homeowners in our area have invested their trust in “Buddy” Soper — now partnered with his son Stephen — and it’s been a great investment. Contact Soper Construction this year for any and all steps in residential/commercial construction or improvement: • Land Clearing & Site Development • Water & Sewer Tie-ins • Home & Multi-unit Construction • Septic Systems • Underground Utilities • Garage, Porch and Home Additions • Excavation & Foundation Work • Driveways & Parking Lots

We treasure the reputation we’ve developed and look forward to serving the community

for years to come. “I have been a client of Soper Construction since I Let us add your project moved to Sturbridge over 30 years ago. I have always found the owners and employees to be competent, to our portfolio. knowledgeable, polite, fair, and honest. I have never been disappointed. ... I am very happy to recommend Soper Construction to anyone looking for quality A very special thanks to work and materials” all our loyal customers Reed Hillman, Sturbridge From Left, Terry Paquin, office manager; Stephen and throughout the years. “ Working with Soper was an excellent experience … Clarence “Buddy” Soper celebrating 55 years in business this month. I look forward to working with Soper Construction on future projects and recommend them without reservation to anyone in need of a reliable, highly skilled and well equipped site work contractor.” Jonathan Bram Greater Worcester (508)765-9003 Habitat For Humanity www.hiresoper.com