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The Minor A beacon of light, and of hope Details ADAM Tree of Life ceremonies honor those taken by cancer MINOR Jason Bleau photo BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER Dan Roy Sr. and his family light the THOMPSON — For the past 27 years, Thompson Tree northeastern Connecticut has held a The joy of Life, one of 10 special annual tradition in the Hospice trees in the region Tree of Life ceremonies. lit during the annu- Ten towns throughout the region light al Hospice Tree of a special tree all at the same time to of the tree Life Ceremony. honor loved ones who are here and gone Thompson’s tree was through the symbol of light as countless lit in honor of Roy’s locals show their support for those bat- A smile darted across my face wife, Frances, in a tling cancer and illness and the efforts as I stepped into my basement last region-wide tradition of Day Kimball Hospice and Palliative weekend, because I knew what to support the Day Care to help these patients through their was about to happen. Kimball Hospice and tough roads. The night before, my wife put Palliative Care Unit. together our Christmas tree (yes, Please Read TREE OF LIFE, page A18 we have a fake tree, don’t judge … I love it) after our kids went to bed, and as I grabbed two large containers full of decorations, ornaments, stockings and Charlee Bravo’s other Christmas paraphernalia, I knew my two young children were upstairs ready to decorate the tree. It was like two rabid dogs caters to late leaping on a fresh steak. It was all I could do to keep them from rip- ping everything to shreds. night crowd When I was a kid, I remember being similarly enthused. Thinking about it right now I can ‘If you want it, and are think of at least five ornaments willing to work hard, that went on the tree every year and still reside in a box some- you can get it’ where in my parents’ house, spot features eight including a vinyl candy cane with full-size pool tables my name on it, a papier-mâché and darts, karaoke on ball ornament with painted on Friday nights, and live designs and several other orna- music every Saturday ments my brother and I created night. Le explains that at school throughout our elemen- there is a cover charge Jason Bleau photos tary school years. It’s a “This is on Saturday nights, “usually either $5 or Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for a photo with local youngsters Teagan and Keeli who Your Life” in Christmas tree dec- stopped by to say hello during Frosty’s Big Night Out on Dec. 3. oration form. $10, depending on who As the years go on, our own is playing.” collection of Christmas orna- “We have all types of HOLIDAY HAPPINESS ments has ballooned. Of course, it music here, local bands doesn’t help that my wife makes mostly. I find most of DANIELSON — Santa was a busy man in the Quiet Corner over the first them online,” he said. it an annual tradition to stop by a weekend of December, paying not one, but two, visits to Danielson on Dec. “Sunday, Monday and certain vendor at the Woodstock 3 and 4. On Dec. 3, Santa was joined by Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Brenda Pontbriand photo Tuesday we have APF and Frosty the Snowman for Frosty’s Big Night Out on Dec. 3, and Fair every single year and have pool tournaments.” the kids pick out their own per- Van Le, owner and manag- on Saturday, Dec. There has been a 4, Santa joined sonalized ornaments every year. er of the popular Putnam steady following of cus- The space on our tree quickly nightspot and pool hall, local children and tomers for the tourna- parents again for runs out and we are left to leave Charlee Bravo’s in Putnam. ments. Breakfast with some ornaments off the tree. Of “Thursday is free BY TERI STOHLBERG course, in her defense, I should pool night. Everybody Santa. add that I have been making photo NEWS STAFF WRITER plays pool for free, all As they do each year, ornaments for her of the kids for PUTNAM — “We are night,” Le explains. the Killingly Lions the past few year, as well, so I’ll open 365 days a year. Le, a successful did their part during take some of the blame as well. We don’t close,” says restaurant owner, Breakfast With Santa Nevertheless, once our furni- Van Le, owner and also owns a pizzeria in by cooking and serving the delicious ture is moved to make appropri- manager of the popular Plainfield (Lil’ Vinny’s) breakfast food all ate room for the tree, the lights are Charlee Bravo’s pool and had recently been morning long on Dec. laid on, and the switch is flipped, hall/restaurant/bar on busy remodeling a 4. a light turns on in our kids’ eyes, South Main Street in new restaurant in For more photos, and they want nothing more Putnam. The Putnam night- Please Read CHARLIE BRAVO’S, turn to page A14! than to lay on our ornaments in page A20 whatever way they want. For my 3-year-old daughter, that means at least 3-4 ornaments per branch, repeated requests to “pick me up” WA making so she can place ornaments near Fire levels former the top of the tree, and a refusal to stop until every last ornament is exhausted. For my 5-year-old son, Times Square building progress on purchase he’s a little more deliberate. He knows which ornaments are his No foul to take, and he spreads them out play of Hyde School pretty well. The apprentice has suspected BY JASON BLEAU the school. learned well. NEWS STAFF WRITER For the first time this year, we “Right now, we’re in tried out LED lights on the tree in blaze WOODSTOCK — the due diligence peri- (last year’s post-Christmas clear- BY JASON BLEAU Following the surprise od, and during the due ance!). For years, we did the clas- NEWS STAFF WRITER announcement earlier diligence period, the sic mini lights. What a difference this year that Woodstock Academy and Hyde DANIELSON — Academy would be pur- have some things they it makes, as the new, brighter Numerous fire depart- lights actually cast their lights chasing nearby Hyde need to do. That peri- ments came together od lasts until the end directionally onto the nearby School for the 2017-18 to tackle a dangerous of February, roughly,” walls, creating a psychedelic pat- blaze in Danielson on school year and beyond, Photos courtesy South Killingly Fire Department WA Headmaster Sandford said. “On the tern of spirals and shapes in all Sunday, Dec. 4, that Academy side, we have Christopher Sandford sorts of colors in our living room. destroyed a restau- Firefighters tackle a dangerous blaze at the old to do surveying of the Add some blinking action, and rant near Danielson Times Square building in Danielson during the early tells The Villager that property and we have you have yourself a poor man’s Surplus off of Main morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 4. the purchase is on track. to officially do a title discotheque. Street. The purchase of the search. Even though we As every last ornament was The fire at 14 Hyde School campus, have funding, we need added to the tree, and our decorat- Central St., adjacent which will serve as to make sure we have all to Danielson Surplus ing time came to a close, lids were added dorm space and our pieces and ducks in reattached to boxes, and packed and the parking lot for classroom space for BankHometown, near- a row for that funding. away. In classic form, my daugh- Woodstock Academy, On Hyde’s part, they ter tugged on my leg, looked up Please Read FIRE, page A20 has a price of $14 million are doing their environ- at me with those puppy dog eyes, to WA, with a purchase mental testing, and they and asked me earnestly, “Now we Flames shoot into the air agreement signed in the have to provide some open presents?” as firefighters work to last month. Sandford more information and Patience, sweetheart. control a fire on Central said this is only the lat- details on a few things Patience… Street in Danielson that est step in many over on campus, like chemi- levels the old Times the next six months to cals in the science labs Adam Minor may be reached at Square and Kicker’s prepare the campus for and that kind of stuff.” (508) 909-4130, or by e-mail at ami- facility adjacent to use by the Academy and Sandford said once Danielson Surplus. usher in a new era for [email protected]. Please Read PURCHASE, page A18 A2 • Friday, December 9, 2016 Villager Newspapers Goings on in 1960 Killingly

A few weeks ago when I was just before they left home last Donald Daly, Jean Bernier, by Johnny Burnette, “I’m reading 1960 Windham County Friday with their horses and Wendy Adams, Delia Sorry,” by Brenda Lee, Transcript microfilms, a photo covered wagon for their first Norton, Jane Daly, Billy “Tell Laura I Love Her,” by with a covered wagon caught New England trail ride to Rider, and Jimmy Daly. Killingly Ray Peterson, “Image of a my eye. Voluntown. In front row are In wagon: Jenny Withers, Girl,” by Safaris, “Only the The caption read, “Galloping Linda Strouse, Michael Daly Denise Blumenthal, Mrs. at 300 Lonely,” by Roy Orbison, Ghosts of South Killingly: 4-H and Lynn Princeton. In back- Peggy Franezak, Mrs. “Alley-Oop,” by Hollywood horse patrol members shown ground: Donna Woodmancy, Ann Withers, Brian Daly, Argyles, “When Will I Be Helena Franezak, and Louis MARGARET Loved,” by Everly Brothers, Colburn.” (WCT 7/21/1960) WEAVER “Please Tell Me, I’m Falling,” Did any of you go on this by Hank Locklin, “Itsy, Bitsy ride? Do you recall any Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka other rides with the covered Killingly Historical Center. Dot Bikini,” by Brian Hyland wagon? Do you recall any of the (WCT 7/21/1960). An article in the same paper movies from the summer A number of noteworthy gave a summary of another 4-H of 1960? The week of July 14 events were taking place in group in South Killingly. 1960. In August 1960 T. H. Ray, Affordable and Dependable Garage Door Professionals The Orpheum was playing “The Red Peppers held their Pollyanna with Haley Mills with the office located at 285 8x7-9x7 Steel meeting on Friday evening at and Jane Wyman. Ice Palace North Main Street, marked the home of their leader Mrs. their 25th anniversary with a 2 Sided Insulated Free Removal with Robert Ryan, Carolyn and Disposal Marino Atsales. Their lesson Jones, and Richard Burton was celebration that included gifts Garage Door consisted of preparing spa- the coming attraction (WCT to visitors. r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & Purchase any garage door opener ghetti and meatballs, each “The T. H. Ray heating oils track, 8 color & 3 panel design options 7/14/60). combo and receive free removal of member contributing a por- If you were a teenager business was started in June of FREE existing door and opener with this ad. tion of the ingredients. Cheryl during this year, you prob- 1935 by the late Thomas H. Ray, ESTIMATES $570 Thompson and Cheryl Ricard better known as ‘Tommy.’ The includes Installation Exp 12/1/2016. ably remember many of the served refreshments.” If you hit songs of the summer. The equipment at that time con- Sales • Service • Installation were members of either of following list of top hits was sisted of one 1929 350 gallon 800-605-9030 508-987-8600 these 4-H groups, please share in the ad for Dowe’s Record Chevrolet tank truck and very memories. Consider emailing Shop: “It’s Now or Never,” few customers. Only kerosene www.countrysidedoors.com e: [email protected] them to me or contacting the by Elvis Presley, “Dreamin,” Turn To WEAVER page A5

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in a row’ for Hyde sale Accuracy Watch The Villager Newspapers is com- BY JASON BLEAU will put a down payment of $300,000 on small adjustments completed in time NEWS STAFF WRITER mitted to accuracy in all its news the Hyde Campus, in addition to the for the students to return to classes reports. Although numerous safe- WOODSTOCK — Following the sur- $300,000 paid earlier this year. Sandford next fall. Sandford said having the guards are in place to ensure accu- prise announcement earlier this year said both schools would maintain their new campus is an exciting opportu- that Woodstock Academy would be pur- current status until the end of the cur- nity for Woodstock Academy, but it’s rate reporting, mistakes can occur. chasing nearby Hyde School for the rent school year, and on June 15, the sale once that comes with some stresses Confirmed fact errors will be cor- 2017-18 school year and beyond, WA will be made official, and Hyde School as well as the school looks ahead to rected at the top right hand corner Headmaster Christopher Sandford tells will become the Woodstock Academy taking on the challenge or preparing of page A3 in a timely manner. The Villager that the purchase is on South Campus, with students being its new space over a three month If you find a mistake, call track. bused to the school during school hours period. (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- The purchase of the Hyde School for numerous classes in the schedule. “You go through all kinds of emo- ness hours. During non-business campus, which will serve as added Before then, however, there is a lot tions. The excitement is definitely hours, leave a message in the edi- dorm space and classroom space for of prep work to be done, even before there and we can’t wait to provide tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will Woodstock Academy, has a price of $14 the sale is finalized. While both par- new opportunities for our students,” return your phone call. million to WA, with a purchase agree- ties are working to keep their ends of Sandford said. “There’s also nerves. ment signed in the last month. Sandford the bargain for the purchase and sales We’ve talked about the chemicals said this is only the latest step in many agreement, Woodstock Academy is also in the science over the next six months to prepare the working to stay ahead of the needed classrooms and campus for use by the Academy and improvement that will be made once the how many cam- usher in a new era for the school. school takes ownership of the property pus safety offi- “Right now, we’re in the due diligence to prepare for the new school year in cers we need, and period, and during the due diligence August 2017. the Woodstock period, the Academy and Hyde have “Things we are working on internally Middle School is some things they need to do. That period that are not connected to the purchase across the street, lasts until the end of February, rough- and sales agreement include soliciting and their drop off ly,” Sandford said. “On the Academy bids for transportation services between is almost the same side, we have to do surveying of the the two campuses. We are in the process time as ours, so property and we have to officially do a of recruiting students to fill the dorm. that’s all stuff we title search. Even though we have fund- We are in the process of negotiating a have to talk about. ing, we need to make sure we have all new food service contract. We’re having While the excite- our pieces and ducks in a row for that discussions internally about what the ment is there, the funding. On Hyde’s part, they are doing school schedule will look like because practicality of their environmental testing, and they that will most likely need to change a lit- making it work have to provide some more information tle bit,” said Sandford. “So we should be brings a bit of and details on a few things on campus, ready to go, minus the physical things anxiety. But, it’s Enjoy like chemicals in the science labs and we will have to do, like change their a good anxiety to Hot Cider that kind of stuff.” library space, which we will use for have.” while you Sandford said once that work is something else. We’ll only have a few shop! done, which is expected by the end months to do that kind of work from Jason Bleau of February, lawyers for both parties mid-June on.” may be reached at will converge, and if the requirements No new construction will take place 508-909-4129, or by “The Lavender Bee-tique” and expectations of the purchase and on the Hyde School campus before the e-mail at jason@ sales agreement are all met, the school new school year due to time constraints, stonebridgepress. Need a last-minute gift that is totally unique?! but Sandford said they plan on having com. “The Lavender Bee-tique” is open Fri., Sat., and Sun. 10-4! Hot cider also this weekend, while you shop! Lavender Wreaths, Lavender Prayer bundles, Former Thompson Scout leader Organic Lavender Petals, Lavender Bouquets, All Things Lavender! sentenced in Massachusetts 260 Quaddick Rd., Thompson, CT BY JASON BLEAU ing back to his time as a Scout leader for Troop 66 860.923.3439 NEWS STAFF WRITER and that sexual misconduct took place at various THOMPSON — Former Thompson Boy Scout locations including the Nichols College campus, Troop 66 Leader David Kress, who made headlines as Kress’ residence, and locations where Kress in 2014 as court proceedings concerning accusa- worked as well as at other scouting events. Raceway Golf Club Acquires tions of sexual abuse began, has been sentenced in With his guilty plea on Dec. 1, Kress was sen- Massachusetts as a result of his crimes. tenced and issued several conditions of his pend- Melody Hill Country Club Kress, who was arrested in October 2014 on ing probation. Kress has been ordered to register charges of sexual abuse in Connecticut during as a sex offender, undergo sex offender counseling The Raceway Golf Club is his time as a Scout leader, pleaded guilty to seven and treatment, abide by GPS requirements, and proud to announce the recent charges of rape of a child in the Commonwealth is to have no contact with his victims at any time. acquisition of Melody Hill of Massachusetts on Dec. 1, and was sentenced to He is also forbidden from any unsupervised con- Country Club in Glocester, five to seven years of incarceration with five years tact with any child under the age of 16 and is to Rhode Island, representing a probation upon his release. In January 2015, Kress remain free of drug and alcohol use. He will also partnership of two of the tri- entered a plea of not guilty to seven charges dat- be required to submit DNA samples to authorities. ing back to 1990 which saw him accused of sexual Kress faces similar charged in Connecticut, state area’s oldest and most popular courses! misconduct in Connecticut as well as in the town but has not been sentenced by that state as of this Over the next year we will be executing upgrades to of Dudley in Massachusetts during a visit to the report. He is to appear in court in Connecticut the clubhouse, pro shop, food and beverage operation, Nichols College campus. Kress turned himself in again in January. website, irrigation systems and turf management program to authorities after the accusations came to light. at Melody Hill. Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909-4129, or by Police said the arrest was the result of a 10-month The new Tri-State Golf Membership investigation into accusations against Kress dat- e-mail at [email protected]. For the same great value of a full Raceway Golf Club membership, play two great courses both within 25 minutes say that today’s announcement is going to make a of one another! Legislators welcome federal funding real and positive difference in the lives of Killingly’ The Tri-State Membership is being offered to our current s children,” Randall said. “These are the types of for early childhood education critical investments that we need to continue mak- members and new members as well! The full Tri-State ing to ensure the health and success of future gener- membership is only $1325 (including all taxes and fees). KILLINGLY — State Sen. Mae Flexer (D-Danielson), ations in Connecticut.” Until January 1, we are offering an additional 10% discount State Rep. Danny Rovero (D-Killingly) and State Rep. The communities participating in the expansion ($1192.50). This price gives you unlimited golf at both Christine Rosati-Randall (D-Killingly) welcomed an will have high-quality preschool programs that offer properties for the 2017 season! 10% off Raceway Golf Club announcement by U.S. Departments of Education comprehensive services to children and families; and Health and Human Services Secretary John offer teacher compensation equal to K-12 teachers; Gift Cards until 12/25 King that Killingly is one of 13 Connecticut towns deepen family engagement practices at the local We hope to see you all in the 2017 season! that will share in $11.7 million in discretionary fed- level; forge a seamless birth-through-third-grade eral funding to expand high-quality preschool. continuum at the local level; and have an enhanced 860-923-9591 www.racewaygolf.com The funding will allow Connecticut to expand professional development system offering more tar- access to high-quality state-funded preschool pro- geted and individualized coaching, mentoring and grams for 439 children, and to improve the quality consultation designed to meet the unique needs of of state-funded preschool programs for another 291 programs and teachers within the programs. children, for a total of 730 four-year-olds who are at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line in 13 high-need communities. The 13 communities include Bridgeport, Derby, East Haven, Griswold, Groton, Hamden, Killingly, Manchester, Naugatuck, Seymour, Torrington, Vernon and Wolcott. “This federal grant will perfectly com- pliment the critical state investments that have already been made in early childhood education, and the commitment that Killingly has demonstrated that all children in our town have access to a high-quality pre-school experience,” Flexer said. “I also want to thank Congressman Joe Courtney and Senator Chris Murphy for their work in helping to secure this federal funding.” “You can’t underestimate the importance of getting kids started on the right foot, and I think this funding is going to help Killingly keep doing the great job it’s already doing with high-quality pre-school,” Rovero said. “These types of investments really save us money in the long run by turning out smart, produc- tive kids.” “I’ve spent a great deal of my personal and professional life working to ensure that every child has an equal opportunity when it comes to pre-school education and a good start in life, and I can honestly READING NEWSPAPERS IS A QUEST LIKE NO OTHER A4 • Friday, December 9, 2016 Villager Newspapers Woodstock gardeners spread holiday joy with annual wreaths

and even build on the list of towns benefiting from their annual get together. “The wreath making is something the garden club has done for many years,” Anderson said. “We make these for the community, township buildings, and libraries. We mainly cut greens from our houses a day or two before we do this so everything is fresh and natural. We have a lot of fun doing this.” Each wreath comes with its own special touch as each As a long-held local tradition for the Quiet Corner Garden Club, members member adds their own per- Jason Bleau photos get together each holiday season to put together hand-crafted wreaths sonal design to their project. Members of the Quiet Corner Garden Club put the finishing touches on that have become local symbols of the holidays on local town buildings With each crafter bringing one of many wreath creations that will adorn 27 local buildings through and landmarks in six different communities. their own materials to build the holidays. their wreaths, it’s not uncom- mon to see personalized and BY JASON BLEAU that is a highlight event for the NEWS STAFF WRITER unique designs incorporated that many look forward to. club’s members every year and sports the largest wreath, the into the wreaths. This year the Woodstock Putnam Library, the Thompson WOODSTOCK — Each year, inspires creativity and commu- “Everybody gets the same Town Hall, the May Memorial Town Hall, and the Thompson the Quiet Corner Garden Club nity among members as well. wire hanger to put it on and Library, North Woodstock Library all are adorned with puts together a collection of “Everybody in our orga- everyone brings whatever they Library, West Woodstock wreaths from the club. special creations to help many nization gets involved. It’s a can from their home,” Terry Library, and Bracken Library “As you drive around town local buildings and towns cel- fun thing we do every year,” Swenson said. “We have a in Woodstock, local elder- you can tell this was made ebrate the holiday season in Swenson said. “We learn from variety of things that they can ly housing complexes, the by our club. Our wreaths are style. each other. Some are new to use to make their wreaths and Woodstock Fire Companies fresh and distinctive,” Lucile On Monday, Nov. 28, the this and others are master some add their own touch, but of Bungay, Woodstock Anderson concluded, noting group continued its tradition wreath makers. It’s a great they all have similarities too. Volunteers, and Muddy Brook, that the ladies of the Quiet bringing members together opportunity to mingle, have They’re backed with the greens the Woodstock Town Barn, the Corner Garden Club are proud to create a series of beauti- fun and you get a chance to with something colorful like Woodstock Transfer Station, to bring a little bit of Christmas ful, hand-made wreaths to be know someone you’re working holly on the front.” the Woodstock Historical spirit to the region in their own hung on 27 buildings in seven right next too a little bit bet- The wreaths have become Society, the Woodstock Fair special way each year. towns. Quiet Corner Garden ter.” more than just a yearly art proj- Office, the Eastford Town Hall, Club Publicity Chairman Lucile Anderson, coordi- ect. The Quiet Corner Garden the Eastford Public Library, Jason Bleau may be reached Terry Swenson said that the nator of the wreath-making Club’s creations have become the Pomfret Public Library, at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at wreath making is a long-stand- project, said that every year a symbol of the holidays in the Abington Social Library, [email protected]. ing holiday season tradition they’ve been able to maintain, Northeastern Connecticut the Putnam Town Hall which Putnam resident arrested for third incident in 2016

BY JASON BLEAU That incident also occurred in NEWS STAFF WRITER July after an ATV was found to PUTNAM — A repeat offend- be stolen from a Dayville proper is once again facing charges erty and the ensuing investi- after being arrested in Putnam gation found Link responsible according to a release from the for the theft, and the ATV was Connecticut State Police Troop found to have undergone sev- D Barracks in Danielson. eral exchanges throughout the According to the report, police community over the course of arrested 37-year-old Jason Link, that month, but was eventually of Putnam, on Wednesday, recovered. Nov. 30, after he was found to Following this most recent be attempting to steal from the incident on Nov. 30, Link was Tractor Supply store in Putnam, taken into custody, but his stay his third offense in 2016 alone. at Troop D was short-lived. Police responded to the store Police said Link shattered the on Route 44 at around 7 p.m. that windshield of a police car while night where it was determined being taken in and, once placed that Link had attempted to steal in a holding cell at Troop D, several items from Tractor started to remove stitches from Supply and then preceded to the an injury he received prior to, Walmart in Putnam, the location and unrelated to, the arrest. It of one of his past offenses, and Jason Link was at that time Link was trans- showed signs of intoxication at ported to Day Kimball Hospital the time. to be treated, and Link managed Police said employees of the July of this year, Link was one of to kick the windshield resulting Walmart, who knew Link was two accused of shoplifting from in damage to the cruiser. banned from the store due to the Putnam Walmart. Link was Link faces charges of crimi- past incidents, recognized him also allegedly involved in the nal mischief for the latest inci- when he arrived at the outlet. In theft of an ATV earlier this year. dent. He is scheduled to appear in court in Danielson on Dec. 13.

Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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NEW LONDON — All vice academies. It’s well known event),” he said. “This really snowshoeing and winter camp- tion and making sure everyone dreams have to start some- that many male graduates are went well. Our boys got a real ing, a shotgun-shooting pro- is healthy and safe. where. For some Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts. Coast Guard opportunity from this that they gram, a food drive for local “Our Scouts made up this maybe at least a dream or two Lieutenant Luke P. Mayotte is wouldn’t have had otherwise.” needy people, a Paw Sox game year’s schedule and are respon- started recently at the U. S. one of them. While his Massachusetts in Pawtucket and a fly fishing sible for planning and carrying Coast Guard Academy. The Mayotte graduated from counterpart was watching his trip. it out,” Lombardo said. “They academy, in cooperation with the academy with a degree in Scouts learn how to build ships Holding its meetings at St. decide what they want to do; the Connecticut Rivers Council civil engineering in 2010. Six at the engineering program, Mary’s on Providence Street, they raise their own money to of the Boy Scouts of America, years before that he earned Troop 21 Committee Chairman Troop 21 is open to any boy do it. Scouting builds self-reli- hosted a science, technology, Scouting’s highest rank while Frank Bichard, of Putnam, aged 11 to 17. They do not have ance, responsibility and char- engineering and mathematics he was a member of Troop 171 spent the afternoon watching to be Catholic or be members of acter that way. We’re very (STEM) merit badge program in his home town of Hampden, Troop 21 Scout Jacques work the church. proud of our guys.” for over 120 Scouts from five Mass. Today he’s a construc- with other Scouts to create Lombardo noted that a For information about join- states. tion manager at the academy. acid rain in the chemistry lab. Boy Scout troop’s operations ing Troop 21, call Lombardo “Science and history are my Five members of his former Bichard is a chemist. are run by the boys, with the at (860) 963-0171 and leave a best subjects, so this was real- troop made the trip from the “The experiments were run adults overseeing transporta- message. ly good,” said Troop 21 Scout Springfield, Mass., suburb to well,” he said. “The guys were Damien-Michael Jacques, of attend the day’s engineering able to see how a lab works and Putnam. “The chemistry lab program. how chemistry is important in was cool.” “Being an Eagle Scout helped real life. I’m glad we came.” Chemistry was just one of the me to get into the Coast Guard Chartered to St. Mary Church subjects on offer. In addition to Academy,” Mayotte said. “It of the Visitation in Putnam, chemistry, cadets and acade- helped me in life, to prepare for Troop 21 Scoutmaster Peter A. my instructors spent Saturday, things and succeed.” Lombardo, of Putnam, said the Nov. 19, teaching hands-on pro- One of Mayotte’s former STEM program at the Coast grams in engineering, electric- Scoutmasters brought Troop Guard Academy was only part ity and electronics, emergency 171 to the event. Jean-Guy G. of the troop’s busy schedule. preparedness and citizenship, Belisle, of Hampden, Mass., It all started with an August among others. is now the troop’s commit- fishing trip, followed by a hike Professor of Government tee chairman. Belisle was up Mt. Monadnock in New Evan T. Haglund, a troop com- impressed with the day’s Hampshire, a Thanksgiving mittee member in Troop 151 in STEM program, and particu- service project and the recent Waterford, headed up the event larly impressed with the cadets Holiday Dazzle Light Parade in for the academy. who ran it. Putnam. “This was the fifth year in “I’ve seen a lot of leadership The Scoutmaster said there’s a row we’ve done this here. here. This is the kind of thing more to come by the time the I’m delighted with how it went. our Scouts can learn from and troop’s program ends in June, The Scouts really got some- pick up on by being here (at this with Troop 21 preparing to go thing out of it,” he said. “It’s great to see how our cadets stepped up and volunteered to run this and to teach, giving up their time when they could have done something else.” An event like this high- Photos courtesy John D. Ryan lights the connection between U. S. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Drew Daniels, of East Haddam, Scouting and America’s ser- Conn., tells Scouts how to design a ship. WEAVER continued from page A2 THE SIDING STORE INC. was being sold then and deliveries were Siding • Roofing • Windows • Decks • Sunrooms being made in 5-gallon cans. In 1936 a metered truck was purchased, giving Winter Pricing Danielson the first metered kerosene AFFORDABLE! delivery service. 1943 saw another first, Now in Effect when for the convenience of his customers and drivers, Tommy installed Financing available to qualified customers! the first ticket printed meters. In 1945 We take pride thesidingstoreinc.com he ventured into the delivery of fuel oil, 860.423.7771 860.963.9035 using the degree day system, where- in our customer Scout Damien-Michael Jacques, of Troop 21, Putnam, Conn., con- service! 860.886.1718 860.564.7088 by the customers’ tanks were automat- ducts an experiment to create acid rain. ically filled. At that time the Esso bulk References Galore • Fully Licensed • Senior Discounts • Lead Safe plant and gas station on Furnace Street were leased. Another bulk plant, this one in Dayville, was erected in 1952. This part of the business had now grown to the extent that Tommy felt it wise to offer burner service to his customers. He and three of his drivers attended the Esso training school and the Oil Heat Institute of New England, from which they graduated. These three men, still with the T. H. Ray business are Gerard ‘Gerry’ Leonard, servicing manager Walter ‘Sarge’ Chauvin, and Robert ‘Bob’ Baranski…In 1955 Tommy bought the Eric Johnson property on North Main Street and added Ray’s Coffee Shop to his already established heating oils business and Ray’s Esso Station. Tommy passed away in October 1956 and the business has been carried on by his wife with the loyal and faithful cooperation of employees.” (WCT 8/11/60) A photo of the T. H. Ray bulk plant and gas station located at the corner of Cottage and Furnace Streets in Danielson can be seen on page 64 of Images of America Killingly Revisited by Natalie Coolidge. A picture of Ray’s Coffee Shop and the T.H. Ray prem- ises on North Main Street is also on the same page. Both were courtesy of Killingly Historical Society member Joseph Chauvin. Would you like an unusual Christmas gift for a friend or family member? Gift certificates for Killingly Historical Center memberships (which provide access to a year’s research and journals), reproductions of old photos, replicas of maps from 1855 and 1869, and a number of local historical books compiled bysociety members (including Killingly Revisited, Pictures on Memory’s Walls — memories from 1800-1900 by Windham County Transcript colum- nists — and Dear Transcript — Letters from Windham County soldiers during the Civil War 1861-1865) are available for purchase. Contact the Center or visit during regular hours or on Dec. 11. Mark your calendars for Sunday, Dec. 11. The Killingly Historical Center will be open from 4-7 p.m. in conjunction with a New England Christmas in downtown Danielson. Streets and Davis Park will be lit by luminaries. Merchants will be open for special shopping. If you’ve never visited the Killingly Historical Center, now is the time to drop in and see the exhibits. Play with a few old fash- ioned games including Jacob’s ladders and small tops. Note: The Killingly Historical Center will close for the Christmas-New Year holiday on Saturday, Dec. 17, and will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly Municipal Historian. For additional information visit the Killingly Historical Center Wednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment) or www. killinglyhistorical.org, or call 860-779- 7250. Mail for the Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical Center should be sent to P.O. Box 265, Danielson, CT 06329. 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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]. Killingly BOE receives leadership award at education convention

KILLINGLY — The Killingly Board education at the State Capitol and in of Education was presented with the Washington D.C., and offers many types Connecticut Association of Boards of of support services to local boards of Education (CABE) Level One Leadership education including the Board Member Award during the annual CABE/CAPSS Academy, a continuing education pro- (Connecticut Association of Public gram for local board of education mem- School Superintendents) Convention bers. held at the Mystic Marriott on Friday, The Connecticut Association of Public Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19. School Superintendents (CAPSS) is a CABE believes that Boards of statewide nonprofit educational admin- Education and Superintendents which istration organization whose member- exhibit the most effective leadership are ship includes Connecticut public school characterized by their ability to work superintendents, assistant superinten- together as “teams.” The CABE Board dents, central office administrative per- Recognition Awards are designed to sonnel, state department of education recognize boards that work effectively officials, and college and university in this manner. Boards that fulfill 22 professors. It provides educational and of the following 34 Level One criteria, administrative leadership on a state including a minimum of three in each and national level; it researches, gath- area, earn the Level One CABE Board ers, and disseminates data and infor- Leadership Award. These areas include: mation necessary for the management board leadership/student achievement, and operation of effective school sys- board member professional develop- tems; it monitors state and federal leg- ment, policy, community relations, and islative activity and strives to influence related organizational leadership. positive laws and regulations affecting The Connecticut Association of the education of Connecticut’s public Boards of Education (CABE) serves school students; it provides personal local and regional school districts in support services for its members; it Courtesy photo Connecticut and is dedicated to improv- holds statewide conferences of interest From left, Killingly Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Steve Rioux, Killingly Board of ing the quality of education throughout to the educational community; and it is Education member John Burns, student Board of Education member Bryce Teczar, Board the state and the nation. CABE’s mem- a strong voice and staunch advocate of of Education member Richard Murray, Connecticut Commissioner of Education Dr. Dianna bership includes 151 school districts. quality public school education. Wentzell, Board of Education Chairman Jennifer Thompson, Board of Education member Lydia CABE is a leading advocate for public Abrams-Rivera and Interim Superintendent of Killingly Public Schools Dr. Lynne Pierson, Ed.D.

MENUS POMFRET COMMUNITY or veggie) salad, garlic breadstick, alter- SCHOOL Wednesday, Dec. 14: Popcorn nate hot item: Quesadilla with chicken, Asian stir-fried rice, salsa, sour cream Monday, Dec. 12: Meatballs garlic spinach sauté, broccoli, with pasta, shredded cheese, Alternate hot item: Orange zesty MARY R. FISHER whole grain roll, green beans, popcorn chicken ELEMENTARY SCHOOL veggie cups/dip, fresh fruit of Thursday, Dec. 15: Beef stroga- Monday, Dec. 12: Chicken fruit cup, 1 percent or fat free noff served over mashed potato, milk nuggets, mac n cheese, ketchup, garlic breadstick, sweet carrots, broccoli, 100-percent fruit juice, Tuesday, Dec. 13: Crispy chick- Alternate hot main item: Pizza en strips, butternut squash, milk choice (plain or pepperoni) Tuesday, Dec. 13: Mozzarella whole grain roll, veggie cups/ Friday, Dec. 16: Chicken par- dip, fresh fruit or fruit cup, 1 sticks, dipping sauce, tater tots, Courtesy photo mesan (served over pasta), gar- ketchup, fresh apple, milk choice percent or fat free milk, pudding den salad, garlic breadstick, Wednesday, Dec. 14: Beef tacos, Wednesday, Dec. 14: Cheesy alternate hot item: Quesadilla pizza (plain or pepperoni), gar- KILLINGLY STUDENTS GET beans, lettuce, tomato, shredded with salsa, sour cream cheese, salsa, fresh fruit or fruit den salad with Italian dressing, HIGH MARKS IN cup, 1 percent or fat free milk THOMPSON MIDDLE holiday cookie, orange smiles, Thursday, Dec. 15: Mr. Fox’s SCHOOL milk choice assorted pizza, spring mix salad, Thursday, Dec. 15: Corn dog CTE ASSESSMENT veggie cups/dip, fresh fruit or Monday, Dec. 12: Hamburger nuggets, ketchup, baked beans, or cheeseburger, lettuce, toma- tomato wedges, banana, milk KILLINGLY — Killingly Agricultural Education fruit cup, 1 percent or fat free milk, to, onion, pickle, tandoori sauce, choice Program students in the Natural Resources and French fries, baked beans, Alt: Friday, Dec. 16: Cocoa Puffs Environmental career pathway are learning about our Friday, Dec. 16: Deli turkey sandwich, sliced cheese, lettuce Corn dog nuggets cereal, strawberry and banana use of natural resources and the impact we have on our Tuesday, Dec. 13: Meatball yogurt, graham cracker, baby environment. These students are studying wildlife, for- and tomato, veggie cups/dip, Baked Doritos or chips, fresh sub, peppers, onions, mozza- carrots, 100-percent fruit juice, estry, water, soil, sustainable agriculture, conservation, rella, Fiesta rice, green beans, milk choice pollution and energy in preparation for careers and fruit or fruit cup, 1 percent or fat free milk alternate hot item: Pizza (plain college study in environmental science and its related or veggie) PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL fields. Each year, junior and senior pathway completers TOURTELLOTTE Wednesday, Dec. 14: Popcorn Monday, Dec. 12: Baked shep- take the statewide CTE assessment that is intended to MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL chicken, Asian stir-fried rice, evaluate their progress towards the Connecticut Career herd’s pie (layered casserole of garlic spinach sauté, broccoli, seasoned ground beef, vegeta- and Technical Education performance standards and Monday, Dec. 12: Hamburger Alternate hot item: Orange zesty bles, topped with crust or garlic competencies. This past year, Killingly students taking or cheeseburger, lettuce, toma- popcorn chicken flavored mashed potatoes) a concentration in Natural Resource were the highest to, onion, pickle, tandoori sauce, Thursday, Dec. 15: Beef stroga- Tuesday, Dec. 13: Crispy performing in the state. French fries, baked beans, Alt: noff served over mashed potato, chicken chipotle ranch flatbread Corn dog nuggets garlic breadstick, sweet carrots, sandwich (chicken, bacon, roast- Tuesday, Dec. 13: Meatball Alternate hot main item: Pizza ed red peppers, topped with a sub, peppers, onions, mozza- (plain or pepperoni) chipotle ranch sauce, nestled rella, Fiesta rice, green beans, Friday, Dec. 16: Chicken parme- inside a flatbread), baby carrots alternate hot item: Pizza (plain san (served over pasta), garden with hummus dip Wednesday, Dec. 14: Italian meatball sub (Meatballs sim- mered in a zesty marinara EDUCATION NOTEBOOK sauce, then loaded into a whole grain hoagie roll and topped with mozzarella cheese), fresh Roger Williams University garden salad with dressing Thursday, Dec. 15: Holiday BRISTOL, R.I. — Roger Williams University is proud Feast — Roast turkey with to announce that Sarah Gilloran, of Pomfret Center, gravy, mashed potato, stuffing, earned a B.S. in Architecture. green beans, cranberry sauce, biscuit, warm apple berry crisp BRISTOL, R.I. — Roger Williams University is proud Friday, Dec. 16: Homemade to announce that Chelsea Gosselin, of Brooklyn, earned calzones (choice of cheese, pep- a B.S. in Criminal Justice. peroni), broccoli, mixed field greens salad PUTNAM MIDDLE SCHOOL Monday, Dec. 12: Breakfast for WINTER IS COMING! Lunch — Bacon, egg and cheese on whole grain bagel, crispy Don’t leave your summer toys hash brown potato Tuesday, Dec. 13: Crispy chick- out in the cold en sandwich, plain or spicy, on

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Believe or not… the world is a far better place than it tree was 50 years ago. At least this is true of victims living in domestic violence. plantation Seven years ago, I began writing the memoir of my mother and sister and how It seemed like a good idea at the time. Photo courtesy Jim Goodwin they died from domestic vio- The 1,500 Christmas tree seedlings lence. At this time, domes- arrived on a chilly spring morning at tic violence laws were not our farm. For years I had admired the A MUSICAL ADVENTURE in place as they are today. long, clean rows of trees that dot the When I published, “The landscape on local farms. Our family WOODSTOCK — On Dec. 3 and 4 at the Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church in Lonely Nest” in 2016, I saw bought our Christmas trees at Ingalls’s Woodstock, Concert Choir of Northeast Connecticut and Manchester Symphony Orchestra a rising consciousness in Tree Farm in Brooklyn. I liked the tree proudly presented Part 1, and portions of Parts II and III of Handel’s Messiah under the our society with an under- farm sign that he and other growers superb direction of Dr. Kevin Marks. Soloists Aimee Rose Willett, soprano Chris Fistonich, standing as to how domes- displayed. We could grow our own trees, baratone Matthew Burke, tenor Julia Babcock, alto JoAnn Vennick, brought the scrip- tic violence, guns, and even establish new holiday traditions and put tures to life. pets could be associated up a nice sign. In my mind I could smell within this ouroboros circle balsam and picture us dragging plump of abuse. You may ask — why did I trees through the snow. I got most of my LETTERS TO THE EDITOR spend seven years of my life wish, but it was harder and different writing such a horrendous from what I imagined. tale of betrayal and woe, We invited close friends to take part in Problems in Pomfret while friends and family the tree planting. On a Saturday morn- thought I had gone insane? ing, after a few cups of coffee, we seques- To the Editor: He pointed the finger at the residents of the I must be clear from the ter the smallest children in the house During Jim Rivers’ tenure as first select- Longmeadow neighborhood. He pointed the start — my book is the story and sent everyone else into the field to man in Pomfret, I had the privilege of serving finger at Glenn Postemski. He, in concert of how society indifferently plant. I used rolls of hay baling rope to as chairman of Pomfret’s Board of Finance. with the manufacturer, manipulated a first allows abusers to get away delineate the rows. I tried Maintenance of the roads, and the budget, draft of his handpicked engineer’s report to with murder. My mother to make them straight, were a regular topic of conversation. As was be misleading at best. and sister were abused for but I kept hitting rocks, the exemplary performance of Pomfret’s road Since the release of the report, the engineer decades from domestic vio- so the rows were a bit foreman, Glenn Postemski. met with a group of concerned, informed lence and their deaths were wavy. We had four or five Glenn, in concert with a very engaged and Pomfret citizens, and is making significant a direct cause of this abuse. varieties of trees. The competent first selectman, did an outstand- edits to his report. The State of Connecticut, In addition to this, my least promising looking ing job maintaining Pomfret’s roads through- EHS Circular Letter #2016-49, issued a strong father was never charged. were called Scotch Pine out my tenure on the Board of Finance. They statement, warning other towns not to make Not only were the recent Spanish. They looked did not need a road maintenance policy as the same mistake Mr. Baldwin made in domestic violence laws not twisted, but we planted they simply worked together, in good faith, Pomfret. in place; every time we them anyway. It took sev- respectful and professionally, to serve the And where does Mr. Baldwin stand on called the police my moth- NANCY WEISS eral days, with various f best interests of Pomfret’s citizens. the issue? He refuses to support and push a er would deny my father’s friends helping out, but A local newspaper’s Nov. 27 editorial about coal tar product ban for public surfaces in abuse. This was a deadly in the end, it was done. the Board of Selectmen’s decision to abandon Pomfret. He continues to point fingers. He mistake, as her silence Before long, the field grass was taller pursuit of such a policy misses the point, and lacks the fortitude to own his mistake, and made the abuser grow more powerful and the abuse than the seedling and the endless mow- unfairly points the finger at Mr. Postemski. work with well-intentioned Pomfret citizens became more horrific. ing began. It insinuates that Mr. Postemski unilaterally on a solution. Instead, he unleashes his polit- From my own personal applied this product to residential streets, ical cronies on said citizens; painting them The tree farm was really a mowing experience, I saw an abus- farm. My father-in-law was not accus- and somehow, a road maintenance policy as unreasonable, and on a witch-hunt, asking er punish members of his tomed to outdoor work, but in his retire- would have prevented that result. questions like “why are you doing this to family by hurting animals ment years he was so bored that even a The use of this product in Pomfret’s largest our beautiful little town”? These concerned in the household or neigh- tractor looked good to him. He entangled and most densely populated sub-division was citizens did nothing but try to protect their borhood. Protecting vic- the riding mower in the baled hay rope facilitated by newly elected First Selectman neighborhood. Craig Baldwin did this to our tims of domestic violence so many times that the repairman gave Craig Baldwin. He met with the product’s beautiful little town, and any other interpre- will also help protect ani- up on us. I was opposed to pesticides, so salesman, and with minimal due diligence, tation ignores the facts. mals as well. I am proud to the weeds grew tall, but the little seed- encouraged his road foreman to use the prod- I think it’s clear, the problems in Pomfret report that 31 states includ- lings pushed on. uct. Then, when it became clear that the use cannot be fixed by implementing a road ing Connecticut (C.G.S.A.S After six or seven years, many trees of this product was a mistake, and that it may maintenance policy. 46b-15) have enacted legis- were ready for harvest. As the holi- pose very real health risks to the residents lations that include provi- days approached, I invited the families, in Longmeadow, did Mr. Baldwin lead? Did John C. DiIorio sions for pets in domestic who had done the planting to come and he take responsibility for his actions? No. Pomfret violence protection orders. get their holiday trees. I had hot cocoa If you plan on leaving an and cookies in the house, a Norman abusive household, make a Rockwell moment if there ever was one, Like … just sayin’ plan for your animals ahead but something was wrong. Everyone of time. Never leave ani- took a long time selecting their trees. To the Editor: decades have not been due to low cost labor mals with the abuser. The Christmas trees were just not quite Maybe it’s just me, but I have problems and cheap imports. Ball State University, My father had guns and right. They had been trimmed as they with hypocrisy. Allan Collard-Wexler of Duke University and used them to torment my grew, but not shaped to the desired Trump won by championing the working Jan De Loecker of Princeton University all family and elderly neighbors in Bozrah. These forms. They were more free-range class and saying that he was going to save found that he great majority of job losses, up neighbors were good peo- Christmas trees than Rockefeller Plaza the middle class. But the candidates he’s to perhaps 88 percent, has been due to robots, looking at come from the Establishment, Big automation and improved productivity. Like ple who were too afraid to quality. call the police. Today, they Every year we gave trees away. Our Banking, Big Government, Big Finance. Like ... just sayin’. … just sayin’. Saying that, there are relatively few jobs would have found protec- evergreens turned up at local schools tion in the new laws. As and churches. They were decorated and He’s going to bring back jobs. But his to be brought back. What is happening is daughter, Ivanka, has a garment business that companies are returning to the U.S. to of June 2016, the Supreme celebrated, even if one side or the other Court upheld a federal law was a bit skimpy. We even sold a few, in the $100 million dollar range but none of capitalize on the savings provided by robots, the production is done in the U.S. Like ... just cheap energy and strengthening their supply that bars people with misde- which made me feel vindicated. As time meanor domestic violence passed, the trees in the center died off or sayin’. lines. Like ... just sayin’. There’s been a huge brouhaha about his Oh yes, for the past eight years, we’ve had convictions from owning got too tall. The tree farm became a green guns. A single conviction saving 800-1,000 jobs with Carrier Corp. I no scandals, no mistresses, no adultery, no thicket on top of the ridge. I thought it’s under a state assault stat- rejoice in those jobs, but what of the 1,100 or impeachment hearings, no conflicts of inter- useful life was over until one especially ure for recklessly causing so that are still being moved to Mexico? Like est. Like ... just sayin’. harsh winter when we were greeted by a an injury to a family mem- ... just sayin’. Have we made a huge blunder based on remarkable set of visitors. ber can now trigger a life- And those saved jobs pale beside the 15 fabricated claims and fatuous promises? Like One tree, perhaps a Scotch Pine time ban on gun ownership. million or so jobs created in the past 8 years. ... just sayin’. National statistics show Spanish, tucked deep in the plantation, And let’s not forget the unemployment rate looked especially scraggly, but for rea- the presence of a gun in a dropped from 10.5 percent to 4.6 percent. Like Stephen Etzel sons known only to them, it became domestic violence situation ... just sayin’. Putnam increases the risk of homi- the winter home to 14 long-eared owls! Most of the job losses over the past two The odd-looking little birds, with tufts cide by 500 percent. of feathers on their heads, found refuge My mother and sister from the cold by pressing their backs to Climate change hysteria have long passed from this the trunk of the tree. It seemed a minor life, yet in my heart, I know miracle to me. They stayed for part of To the Editor: a risk of tenable action? Yes, and I intellec- there are other Rose and Janice Falcone’s in the one winter and left. “The earth lies squarely on our shoulders.” tually support and read diverse viewpoints. Upon reading this headline, I nearly spat out But, really, climate criminals? The hysteria, world, still silent and feel- This year our tree is perfect. A friend ing as trapped as my moth- gives me a tree every year and puts on my morning coffee. as outlined, in a moment of time is funny. Not sure, as my thoughts collided with the But the pagan science on display (along with er and sister. I know on a all the lights. In the darkness of the liv- typical day, domestic vio- ing room, the twinkling lights highlight body of the topic, if the author wished me to the author’s voice) supported by politicians view the headline as the author presented and reporters go way beyond what science lence hotlines have close to many owl ornaments, none, however, 300,000 calls. I know that 1 himself as ‘The’ ‘Atlas’ or the Atlas World can support presently. The research needed as unique as the long-ear visitors to our in every 3 women, and 1 Book on countries. Nope. Another hysteri- (diverse viewpoints) is being attacked by Christmas tree plantation planted so in every 4 men, have been many years ago. cal moment, as I read further, on so-called pagan thought police, activist groups funded physically abused by an climate change or global warming. Climate by billionaires and (how awful) our current intimate partner. After I criminals are “potentially dooming us (‘us’ White House. Open debate is needed, political finished my book, I knew as in one world order) to an uninhabitable expediency is castrating diverse viewpoints my mother and sister did world.” Oh, my God, where do I hide? No, and must stop. Climate criminals, indeed. not die in vain because no, think taxes paid (subsidies) by the public The hysteria, harkens for me back to the many readers have already and cold cash (SREC). You do not think Elon Holy Roman Empire where diverse opinions reported a new strength Musk bought Solar City matching roof top were met with death. Am I a climate heretic? after reading how my moth- solar panels with his very expensive taxpayer Our home, our earth since God placed us er and sister lived and died. funded, one-gallon and a half of hydrocar- millenniums ago has seen climate change As a retired high school bons to electrically charge his vehicles? The in warming and coldness; from continental teacher, I know domestic operative words are ‘Internationally Traded shifts, polar reversals, camp fires, capitalism violence does not limit itself Energy Credits or SREC which the public to volcanism (think Mount St. Helen circa strictly to adults. Many taxpayers may not be aware or with limited 1980). My family fled to our liberty’s sweet teenagers are involved in funds not allowed vs ZREC for homeowners/ shore in the early 17th century. God bless volatile relationships and it municipalities who add solar panels to their America. is far more common than property with the blessing of Connecticut. one can imagine. One in five Oh, well, I digress. Alvan R. Hill teens in a dating relation- www.860Local.com Do I believe climate change is real and that Thompson human emissions of greenhouse gases cause Turn To GUEST page A9 V illager Newspapers Friday, December 9, 2016 • A9

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Center, CT 06259, 860-928-2341 The Commission has been town. We remain cognizant the physical abuse began. The National • Don’t let yourself and Laurence Hale is a 2014, very busy. of the need for appropriate Council on Aging states that approxi- be pressured into mak- 2015 and 2016 Five Star Award It remains focused on its economic development and mately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60-plus ing a financial decision Wealth Manager. The tenured legislative (policy making) sustainability. We remain have experienced some form of elder you’re not comfortable financial team serves individu- responsibility of reviewing, aware of the special quality abuse. Some estimates range 5 million with or don’t under- als, families, businesses & not- updating, creating, and retir- of life Woodstock’s setting elders are abused each year. One study stand. This is your for-profit institutions and they ing land use regulations so provides. 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Subcommittee, to make good ple of how municipal govern- “The Lonely Nest” is not all doom and adjustments to the zoning ment indeed works for peo- gloom. It is filled with fond nostalgia and subdivision regulations, ple by working with people. from every era beginning in 1959 and Who will pay in Pomfret? continuing up to my father’s death in and to undertake a stem to Commission meetings are 2009. I write of the years I attended The SOUND OFF: done there. stern review of the subdivi- held at 7:30 PM on the third Norwich Free Academy, where English A local newspaper recent- It’s a shame that Pomfret’s sion regulations. Thursday of each month Teacher Alan K. Driscoll saved me in ly had an editorial on voter record as a green, preserva- It remains focused on its in Woodstock Town Hall. every way a good teacher can save a turnout in the recent elec- tion minded, and forward administrative (quasi-judi- Subcommittee meetings are wayward student. “The Lonely Nest” is tion. Pomfret was in the top thinking town has been tar- cial) responsibility of using held at 7:30 PM on the first filled with friendship, love and hope, and 10 list out of all Connecticut nished and residents now the regulations, as written, Thursday of each month let’s not forget the miracles I witnessed towns with 90.7 percent. have carcinogenic contain- to review and to decide in Woodstock Town Hall. along the way. Today, I know God had a That is impressive. ing coal tar on their neigh- upon individual land use Any changes in meeting purpose for my survival and is present Pomfret has been an borhood roads. Instead of applications. The public and schedules are posted at the in every moment of my life. I believe impressive, innovative town being on the cutting edge for applicants alike know they town’s website and available through me, God will use my book to for several things — town preservation and innova- will be treated fairly by the at Town Hall. Members of help others find the strength to attain a supported bonding for open tion, they are suddenly suf- Commission and that the the public are welcome to better life. space preservation; solar fering from a hasty decision decisions rendered, wheth- attend. If you wish to corre- Yes, the world is a far better place for panels on their school; the made by an inexperienced er people agree with them spond with the Commission victims of abuse than when my mother Audubon Center in Pomfret; first selectman and board of or not, are done objectively, – which is always appreci- and sister were alive. Today, children upgrades to the Airline selectmen who didn’t look following the “rule of law” ated – then please do so via can tell trusted counselors or teachers Trail; Wyndham Land Trust first. Other communities in the form of constitution- the Town Planner/Zoning and find protection from their abuser. In properties; a modern recre- have not used this product. al rights, state statutes, and Enforcement Officer’s office. ation park, a Horse and Trail Do they know something my mother and sister’s day, we believed town ordinances. I am proud Contact information is on group, and extensive town our first selectman didn’t? A our silence would save us. I wish those that the “law” of common the town’s website. wide trails to enjoy their bit of research by Pomfret’s reading this column — peace — and to On behalf of Woodstock’s open space. This is an envi- “leader” Craig Baldwin sense is uppermost in the know that everyone has a right to live Commission’s work. Planning & Zoning a peaceful life. I do not hate my father, ronmentally aware, support- could have saved Pomfret The Commission remains Commission, I wish your because when we hate our abusers we ive, and activist community. from being known for coal families and you all the best become like our abusers. Rather, I leave Then suddenly the town tar. ever mindful of the balance my father in peace because that is the is in the news for some- Will Pomfret taxpayers between community inter- this holiday and New Year only way we will stop future generations thing very different. The pay for an extensive, expen- ests and individual landown- season. from carrying on the legacy of domestic Connecticut Department of sive environmental clean- er rights. It is challenging violence. Public Health recently recog- up? Good money that could work. It is hard work. It is Jeffrey A. Gordon, Concetta Falcone Codding is a free- nized Pomfret for the coal tar have been spent to preserve important work. My fellow M.D. lance writer and author of “The Lonely mess in Longmeadow and and protect will be spent Commissioners (Joseph Chairman, Woodstock Nest,” which is available on Amazon and has issued a warning against to undo what never should Adiletta, E. John Anastasi, Planning & Zoning coal tar road products for all have been done. What about Syd Blodgett, Gail Dickinson, Kindle. Commission CT towns based on what was future health issues? Dorothy Durst, Kenneth A10 • Friday, December 9, 2016 Villager Newspapers Church hosts annual Arts and Crafts Holiday Show

Courtesy photos WOODSTOCK — The 4th Annual Arts and Crafts Holiday Show was held Saturday, Dec. 3, at the East Woodstock Congregational Church. Twenty-two vendors were set up in the Fellowship Hall to greet visitors. A light luncheon, Penny Social and tables of like-new items were also available for purchase. Money raised from this event help out with the general operating expenses of the church, more than $1,400. If you are interested in participating in next year’s Holiday Show, please contact Karen McFarlin at [email protected] for more information.

Bonnie Massey and her original artwork and Christmas green center- Twenty-two vendors were set up in Fellowship Hall. pieces.

Clara Kusek enjoyed looking around on the like-new tables, always fun to recycle someone Beautiful pottery by local potter Paul Lynn, of Woodstock. else’s throwaway! Thanksgiving basket give away a team effort

Courtesy photos PUTNAM — On Sunday, Nov. 27, volunteers gathered to set up for the Daily Bread’s Thanksgiving Basket Give Away. The Leos Club and their parents/sponsors helped set up. They did a fantastic job setting up tables and all the heavy work of carrying in all the produce, cans of vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, boxes of stuffing.

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Courtesy photos BROOKLYN — The Federated Church of Christ in Brooklyn hosted a Sugar Plum Fair on Saturday, Dec. 3. There were many happy customers for the hot donuts, Finnish coffee bread, Christmas cookies, Christmas crafts, basket raffle and much more.

Open Bible Baptist Church invites all of our friends and neighbors to join us as we celebrate the wonder of Jesus’ birth through song with a special Christmas Concert Saturday, December 10 6:00 P.M. 198 Prince Hill Rd., Brooklyn, CT 860-779-7595 Refreshments to follow concert EVERYONE IS INVITED!

MENUS SCHOOL continued from page A6 Monday, Dec. 12: Meatless Monday — Bagel plate with cream cheese, cheese stick, yogurt, car- whole grain roll, topping station, steamed broccoli rots and dip, wild Maine blueberries, milk florets Tuesday, Dec. 13: Popcorn chicken, mac n cheese, Wednesday, Dec. 14: Bosco cheese filled whole steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, milk grain breadstick with zesty, marinara sauce, fresh Wednesday, Dec. 14: Pancakes and bacon, syrup, garden salad with dressing hash brown, apple sauce, 100-percent juice, milk Thursday, Dec. 15: Holiday Feast — Roast turkey Thursday, Dec. 15: Soft taco (seasoned beef, with gravy, creamy mashed potato, roasted but- shredded cheddar, shredded lettuce, salsa and ternut squash, whole grain dinner roll, cranberry sour cream), tortilla chips, blushing pears, milk sauce, whole grain special cookie Friday, Dec. 16: Fresh baked pizza, fries, straw- Friday, Dec. 16: Homemade calzones (choice berry and cream, milk. Ice Cream Day! $1 of cheese, pepperoni, nestled in our homemade whole wheat pizza dough, side of zesty marinara BROOKLYN MIDDLE SCHOOL sauce), crisp garden salad with dressing Monday, Dec. 12: Meatless Monday — Bagel plate with cream cheese, cheese stick, yogurt, car- PUTNAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL rots and dip, wild Maine blueberries, milk Tuesday, Dec. 13: Popcorn chicken, mac n cheese, Monday, Dec. 12: Breakfast for Lunch — Whole steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, milk grain French toast sticks, fluffy scrambled eggs, Wednesday, Dec. 14: Pancakes and bacon, syrup, warm baked spiced apples, crispy hash brown hash brown, apple sauce, 100-percent juice, milk potato Thursday, Dec. 15: Soft taco (seasoned beef, Tuesday, Dec. 13: Crispy chicken sandwich shredded cheddar, shredded lettuce, salsa and on whole grain roll, side of lettuce and tomato, sour cream), tortilla chips, blushing pears, milk steamed broccoli florets Friday, Dec. 16: Fresh baked pizza, fries, straw- Wednesday, Dec. 14: Bosco cheese filled whole berry and cream, milk grain breadstick with zesty marinara sauce, fresh garden salad with dressing Thursday, Dec. 15: Holiday Feast — Roast turkey with gravy, creamy mashed potato, roasted butternut squash, whole grain dinner roll, cranberry sauce, whole grain special cookie Friday, Dec. 16: Homemade calzones (choice of cheese, pepperoni, nestled in our homemade whole wheat pizza dough, side of zesty marinara sauce), crisp garden salad with dressing WOODSTOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL Monday, Dec. 12: Cheeseburger/bun, Frederickson Farmstand Cafe lettuce and tomato, baked beans, fruit, milk We have Christmas trees, wreaths, & poinsettias Tuesday, Dec. 13: Ham steak, scal- loped potato, wheat roll, carrots, fruit, Fresh baked pies - place your holiday order now milk ~ Hot soup served daily ~ Wednesday, Dec. 14: Popcorn chicken, whipped potato, wheat roll, corn, fruit, Located at the corner of milk Thursday, Dec. 15: Fish and chips, Routes 101 and 102 in North Scituate, RI. cole slaw, roll, wheat roll, fruit, milk www.fredericksonri.com Friday, Dec. 16: Pizza, spinach, fruit, milk Stop in and experience a taSte of LocaL fLavor! BROOKLYN ELEMENTARY A12 • Friday, December 9, 2016 Villager Newspapers Area Knights of Columbus conduct pro-life programs

Hallows Church, in Moosup, where Connecticut K of C officials were given the Silver Rose by their counterparts from Rhode Island, during a special mass and dinner. The event was hosted by All Hallows K of C Council 270, which is head- quartered at the church. “We’re here in Moosup to reaffirm our commitment to life in general,” said K of C Connecticut State Deputy John A. Macari, of Stamford, who oversees operations for the Every year since 1961, Knights more than 24,000 members of of Columbus throughout North the Catholic, family fraternal America have brought silver roses group in the state. “We’re pray- on annual pilgrimages, to show ing for a successful resolution respect and support for all people, Knights of Columbus Connecticut some day to the abortion ques- from conception to natural death. After completing a month-long trip through Rhode Island, Knights of State Deputy John A. Macari. tion and all the other import- The silver rose pictured here just ant issues that make up the Columbus officials from the Ocean State recently turned over the Silver completed visits to Moosup and Rose to their counterparts in Connecticut. ‘Culture of Life.’ We’re support- Putnam, at the beginning of a ing life in all its stages.” 34-location pilgrimage throughout Macari admits that reso- the state. Rhode Island K of C State prayer and devotional program lution won’t happen soon. A Deputy Michael A. Benson, of for the public, sponsored by Gallup poll taken in May states. North Kingstown, RI, is the Cargill Council 64, of Putnam. showed that 45 percent of Although abortion remains top Knight of Columbus in the From there it went off to Enfield respondents believed abortion a primary concern, K of C offi- Ocean State. He was happy and the rest of Connecticut. was morally acceptable, while cials believe the “Culture of to cross the state line for the Although the Silver Rose has the exact same percentage Life” includes other critical first Silver Rose event in left the Quiet Corner for anoth- believed it was morally wrong. issues as well. Connecticut. er year, Macnamara says there However, the same poll found “Abortion was the begin- “We’ve had the Silver Rose in is good reason for people to that 51 percent of respondents ning. Now we’re seeing terrible Rhode Island for about a month, keep working to protect human believed that abortion should things like euthanasia, assisted drawing attention to the unborn life – all human life. only be legal under certain cir- suicide and genetic manipula- and the importance of protect- “I’m happy to see more and cumstances. tion of innocent human beings ing the sanctity of human life,” more people getting involved Statewide, there are thou- being taken seriously in today’s Benson said. “We’re pleased to and taking a stand to support sands of abortions performed society,” said Connecticut K of help to keep that effort going the unborn and support the annually. The latest data avail- C District 23 Deputy Dr. William with our Brother Knights in ‘Culture of Life,’” Macnamara able from the Guttmacher P. Macnamara, III, of Brooklyn, Connecticut.” said. “The pro-life movement Institute, a private organiza- who’s the state council’s repre- The next morning the Silver is making important progress tion dedicated to expanding sentative in the northern part Rose was taken to the Putnam throughout the country. It’s Knights of Columbus Rhode Island of Windham County. “Where State Deputy Michael A. Benson. the availability of abortion and Deanery Perpetual Adoration taken more than 40 years and contraception services world- does that slippery slope hit bot- Chapel, at the St. Mary Church it may take decades more, but wide, reported 14,640 abortions tom? When do living, individ- of the Visitation Parish Center, I’m confident that we will win PLAINFIELD — For centu- were performed in Connecticut ual human beings become too in Putnam, for a day-long in the end.” ries, roses have been symbols in 2011, although some of them inconvenient or too expensive of eternal life. For six decades, were performed on women or too old or too handicapped to the Knights of Columbus have from other states. In the same be kept alive anymore? Many used specially made silver year, 24 percent of pregnan- people in our country are seri- roses as symbols of respect cies to women of reproductive ously asking questions like that for life. Every year since 1961, age in the state were ended by today. No civilization can sur- Knights of Columbus through- induced abortions. Nationwide, vive if it heads down that road. out North America have the institute reported that 18 We all have to stand up for life, brought silver roses on annu- percent of the six million preg- whatever your religion or your al pilgrimages, to show respect nancies in 2011 were ended by politics.” and support for all people, from induced abortions, for a total This particular silver rose conception until natural death. of more than a million abor- has been traveling throughout By 1997 there were six silver tions that year throughout the the northeast since April, with roses traveling in Mexico, the country. The institute further Connecticut planned as the last United States and Canada. One reports that Connecticut does state for it to visit before the of them just completed a whirl- not have any of the major types program ends for the year. The wind trip through northeast- of abortion restrictions, such statewide pilgrimage will end Photos courtesy John D. Ryan ern Connecticut, at the begin- as waiting periods, mandated at the tomb of K of C found- ning of a 34-location pilgrimage parental involvement or lim- er Rev. Michael J. McGivney, After completing a month-long trip through Rhode Island, Knights of throughout the state. itations on publicly funded at St. Mary’s Church in New Columbus officials from the Ocean State recently turned over the Silver The first stop in Connecticut abortions, often found in other Haven, on the feast of Our Lady Rose to their counterparts in Connecticut, at a special mass celebrated was on Saturday, Nov. 12, at All of Guadalupe on December 12. at All Hallows Church in Moosup. VA hospital gets needed Catholic missals Local Knights of Columbus donates books to West Haven chaplain WEST HAVEN — With the new liturgical year start- Haven wasn’t able to buy new missals. That’s when the knee-length silk capes. ing in the Roman Catholic Church this past Sunday, Knights of Columbus stepped in. For the third year in a What is not generally known, however, is that fewer Nov. 27, the daily and weekly scripture readings, row, the Right Rev. Monsignor Jean C. Mathieu Fourth than one out of five of the world’s 1.9 million Knights prayers and music used at masses has changed from the Degree Assembly 114, based in Putnam, spent $250 to of Columbus have taken on the optional, extra com- year before. Churches usually get new books, common- buy three dozen new missals. With the new liturgical mitment of joining the Fourth Degree. Fourth Degree ly called missals, which have the new year’s materials, year at hand, Knights from the assembly drove the 90 Knights are committed to promoting patriotism and to use at their celebrations. miles from Putnam to personally deliver them, just supporting their nation in each of the 13 countries However, the chaplain’s department at the U. S. before morning mass was celebrated on Sunday in the where the K of C exists. Every Fourth Degree Knight is Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital in West hospital’s chapel. At the same time, the Fourth Degree also a member of a local K of C council. Nearly all of the Knights from Windham County donated 50 new members of Mathieu Assembly 114 are also members rosaries to the hospital and also helped to bring of a local council in northern Windham County, with a patients to and from mass. few participating in local councils elsewhere. LOCALLY GROWN Rev. Cosmas Archibong, the hospital’s K of C Vice Supreme Master of the Fourth Degree Catholic chaplain and himself a Fourth Degree Michael J. Donnelly, of Moosup, oversees Fourth CHRISTMAS Knight, said the missals and rosaries will be Degree operations throughout all of New England. He used often. says donating missals to a veterans’ hospital is a ser- “Sometimes the patients and visitors don’t vice project Connecticut’s 5,200 Fourth Degree Knights TREES know the prayers and the songs, so having the should take a good look at. current books allows them to have what they “This is exactly the kind of thing an assembly needs Morse Tree Farm at the Lumber Yard need when they worship here,” he said. “We’re to be doing,” he said. “The Fourth Degree exists to very grateful to the Knights for helping our peo- support veterans, the Catholic Church and each other, 994 North Woodstock Rd. (Rte. 169S) ple practice their faith.” and this donation of new missals by Assembly 114 is an Assembly 114 includes about 170 members, excellent example of doing just that.” Southbridge • 508-764-3231 covering northeastern Connecticut from Ashford to Moosup. The Fourth Degree, also known as the Patriotic Starting Nov. 26, 2016 Degree, is part of the worldwide Knights of Columbus organization, a fraternal benefit soci- 8am-6pm 7 Days A Week ety made up of Catholic men and their families. Many people have seen Fourth Degree Knights at a parade, funeral or other event, wearing their www.morse-lumber.com black tuxedos, ostrich-plumed hats and colorful

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Jason Bleau photos DANIELSON — Santa was a busy man in the Quiet Corner over the first weekend of December, paying not one, but two, visits to Danielson on Dec. 3 and 4. On Dec. 3, Santa was joined by Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman for Frosty’s Big Night Out, where locals enjoyed the Christmas lights at Davis Park, and accompanied Frosty on a parade down Main Street before children got to pay a visit with the famed holiday icons. Then on Saturday, Dec. 4, Santa joined local children and parents again for Breakfast with Santa, which included music, and of course, a photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, as the Putnam Lions provided a delicious breakfast for ticket holders at the sold out event.

Killingly High School Chorus members sing Christmas carols during Frosty’s Big Night Out in Killingly, accompanied by the school’s new Music Director Michael Cornaroli, who succeeded retiree Pam Rodgers for the new school year.

Caleb and Colton Wood of Brooklyn tell Santa and Mrs. Claus their Christmas wishes during Breakfast with Santa in Killingly on Dec. 4.

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Local students from Killingly, Woodstock, Brooklyn, and beyond came together to sing a med- ley of Christmas tunes as local children awaited their visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus during Breakfast with Santa in Killingly.

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Frosty and Rudolph, accompanied by Killingly Board of Education member Hoween Flexer, make their way down Main Street in Danielson during Frosty’s annual march to David Park for the appropriately named Frosty’s Big Night Out event on Dec. 3.

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DAYVILLE — Shoppers had their pick of a variety of homemade gifts at the Killingly High Future Farmers of America Holiday Gift Night on Friday, Dec. 2. Part of the proceeds from the event benefitted the FFA. Heather Logee serves as the president of the Killingly High FFA Parents and Alumni.

Jamie Shay and Noah Marcoux

Tina Fortin, left, and Autumn Fortin Cathy Julian, left, and Heather Logee

Shequan Jn-Baptiste, left, and Maddie Laperle

David Harvey and Christiana Filbert

From left, Alexis Bedard, Rachel Hultzman, and Kristin Soper Mia Briere, left, and Madison Briere

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Jan. 17 to Nov. 17. Program for Pomfret ion show. Several restaurants and busi- Bar & Grille, Downtown Putnam Pomfret Recreation: children in grades 1 and 2. This is an nesses will be featuring themed drinks, Cyclery, Epiphany on Main, Flying instructional “rookie” program. This open houses, and special holiday deals Carpet Studio, Green Hair Co., Jessica Upcoming Events program will meet on Saturdays from all through the month. Tuesday’s, Lynthia Designs & Country 2:30- 3:30 p.m. The fee is $30 per child. A list of participating businesses Chic, Main Street Grille Nikki’s Dog • Men’s Over 30 Basketball: Through We are looking for volunteer coach- is included below. More information House, Pop Cycle Designs, Putnam March 27, from 6:30-9 p.m. Every ing staff for this program. If you are can be found The Downtown Putnam Bank, Putnam Economic & Community Monday evening at the PCS Gym. This interested; please contact the Pomfret Holiday Strolls Facebook page. Development, Putnam Visitor Center, is a pick-up style basketball. Men of all Recreation office ASAP. Participating businesses include 44 Refuge Salon, River Bottom Records, levels of fitness are welcome to attend. Skateshop, 85 Main, A&L Marketplace, Sawmill Pottery, Silver Circle Gallery, $25 per person. Antiques Marketplace, The Arc The Stomping Ground, Strong Mind/ • Friday Night Basketball: Nov. 4 to Downtown Putnam businesses Emporium, Artique, Arts & Framing, Strong Body Yoga, Twigs and Pearls, Feb. 3, 2017. Third and fourth grade Bella’s Bistro, Ben’s Beans, The Wonderland Comics, Woolworks, boys and girls play from 6:30-7:30 p.m. showing holiday spirit Complex Performing Arts Center, Victoria Station Café Dates will be all Fridays. Just for fun, The Crossings Brew Pub, Courthouse co-ed pick up style basketball. You are PUTNAM — All throughout down- not committed to a specific team. $25 town Putnam, store windows and café per child. counters are decorated with sugary • Family Ice Skating: Nov. 20 to Feb. delights. Though these aren’t for eating! 26, 2017, at the Jahn Rink on Saturdays More than 35 gingerbread houses and and Sundays in Pomfret. Please check gingerbread house-inspired creations A FACELIFT our website for the schedule and regis- are featured. Some incorporate trains tration forms. and railroads, part of the town’s history FOR ROTARY • Letters to Santa: Pomfret boys and and the downtown architecture. One girls can write a letter to Santa at Santa, is sculpted from clay down in Sawmill PARK North Pole, c/o General Delivery, Pottery. One’s called the “Insta- Pomfret, CT 06258. Letters can be sent Graham” and looks like an antique cam- Courtesy photo from Nov. 28 through Dec. 16. Please era and gets its name from its graham remember to write your return address cracker crust. And another, a reference PUTNAM — This clock was on the letter! Letters postmarked later to the hit show on Netflix, “Stranger than Dec. 16 won’t leave Santa enough donated to the Putnam Rotary Things,” hangs in Wonderland Comics. Club’s efforts to give Putnam’s time to respond to you before Christmas. The gingerbread houses are part of • Family Night at the Ice Rink: Dec. Rotary Park a boost. The Rotary a series of holiday spirited festivities logo is on the clock face. Tree 10, 6:30-8 p.m. Admission is $4 for chil- taking place in downtown Putnam dren and $5 for adults. work and garden renovations in the days leading up to Christmas. have already been completed, • Make Your Own Chinese Dumplings: Business owners have decorated and Dec. 3 at the Pomfret Senior Center, 10:30 as has an irrigation project. hung antique sleds, one reading “Go Grass will follow in the spring. a.m. Chinese dumplings can be made as Putnam!” This weekend (Dec. 9-11) is an appetizer that serves a crowd. $10 Benches, a new sign for the “Ugly Sweater Weekend,” where local park and more are also coming. per person. Must register early, we can shopkeepers and restaurateurs will put not take walk ins for this class. on the best of the worst Christmas fash- • Pomfret Pollywog Basketball: Jan. A18 • Friday, December 9, 2016 Villager Newspapers King Kale: Hail to the curly leaves

Kale. The ruffle leafed veg- kale trailblazer, growing sever- microwave with a tablespoon cheese; or garlic salt, etc. gie that once only adorned the Take al varieties of the vegetable in of water) until softened. Puree edges of fancy cold cut plat- the the early 19th century. drained kale, oil an cream until • Note: Kale should not be ters, garnished salad bars and • A January 2015 blizzard smooth. Apply to face or body ingested by those on blood thin- served as an ornamental plant, Hint caused a kale shortage in New and rest for 10 minutes. 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However, a mislead- preferred Longacre’s Shield uncirculated 18658 coin is worth about ing scandal as to who was going design due to its similarity to $200. to be on a new 5-cent fractional the design of the recently mint- The lowest mintage business strike infuriated members of Congress ed 2-cent piece. years of 1879 (26 thousand) and 1880 and on April 7, 1866, a new law However, nickel’s proper- (16 thousand) have more enticing val- was quickly passed authorizing ties caused weak strikings and ues. In G-4 they’re worth $310 and $380 a new 5-cent coin. more die breaks than any other respectively. In VF they’re worth $540 Mint Director James Pollock coin in Mint history. In addi- and $780, and in uncirculated condi- was opposed to working with tion, critics called it “the ugli- tion $700 and $6,200. In 1877 and 188 the Courtesy photo the hard metal of nickel, but est of all known coins: (Walter Shield nickels were only made in Proofs Congressional friends of nickel Breen, pg. 247). Wharton called for collectors. Estimated mintages were An 1866 Shield nickel. Treasures magnate, Joseph Wharton, who it a “tombstone surmounted 900 and 2,350. In proof 63 condition their As unknown as shield nickels are owned a monopoly on nickel in Your by a cross overhung by weep- values are $3,000 and $1,600. to the average collector or inheritor of mining in North America, pre- ing willows”… ungrateful mil- In our next column, we’ll look at the coin collections, we find them in about vailed in securing passage on Home lionaire that he apparently 1883-1912 Liberty Head nickel series. one out of every four collections that we May 16, 1866 of a bill requiring was. The initial design (pic- That series has some particularly color- buy or appraise. With the exception of that the new coin be of 5 grams PAUL JOSEPH tured with this column) had ful history as the 1883 without “cents” the serious collector, most of the ones of nickel, thus insuring huge rays between the stars, but this gold plated “bootlegger” nickels and the we find are common date and heavily government purchases of the design wrecked havoc with the 5-coin 1913 secret mintage issue attest. circulated. bullion from Wharton. The bill passed minting process, and northerners com- Keep those questions coming and we’ll As silver coins disappeared during both Houses without debate … in one plained that it was paying homage to try to take a break from the short-lived the Civil War, demand for non-pre- day. the Confederacy’s stars and bars. The series to answer some of your ques- cious metal circulating coins increased. The coins were quite convenient rays were eliminated in 1868. tions. Resurrecting silver half dimes weren’t and were immediately, and favorably, The coin’s peak production was 1867- the answer, so a 5-cent piece composed accepted by the general public. The 1868, when nearly 29 million were made Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: Grey primarily of the metal nickel came 5-cent coin (not “nickel”) remains a each year. Common year coins in G-4 Ghost Auctions & Appraisals, 508- under serious consideration. The mint stalwart of our economy, even today. condition are worth about $15. In VF 943-6570, [email protected]; www. act of 1865 authorized replacing the Designer James B. Longacre produced condition they’re valued at about $35- greyghostcorp.com; The author conducts 5-cent paper fractional currency with a a design featuring the head of Abraham $40. Very few we encounter exceed that certified coin and antique/collectible nickel (metal) 3-cent piece. There were Lincoln, but Pollock rejected it, fear- grade; most are in Poor-2 to VG condi- appraisals, on site estate sales, auctions, no plans to also replace the 5-cent paper ing strong Southern opposition. Pollock tion. However, just for information, an and cleanouts.

WA officials ‘getting ducks Day Kimball Hospice and Palliative in a row’ for Hyde sale Care hosts Tree of Life events a new food service contract. We’re TREE OF LIFE The Thompson tree lighting was led by continued from page A1 PURCHASE having discussions internally about Thompson Lion Dave Babbitt, in his 25th continued from page A1 what the school schedule will look year as master of ceremonies, but served like because that will most likely The towns of Brooklyn, Canterbury, as a bittersweet event for the Thompson that work is done, which is expect- need to change a little bit,” said Danielson, Griswold, Moosup, Pomfret, location’s chairperson of 15 years, Shirley ed by the end of February, lawyers Sandford. “So we should be ready Putnam, Sterling, Thompson and Houle, who celebrated her final event as for both parties will converge, and to go, minus the physical things we Woodstock all get involved in the yearly chair and thanked everyone on hand for if the requirements and expecta- will have to do, like change their tradition, and for 2016, The Villager cen- their never-ending dedication to the pro- tions of the purchase and sales library space, which we will use for tered its coverage of the event on Sunday, gram. agreement are all met, the school something else. We’ll only have a Dec. 4, on one of the tradition’s largest gath- “I’m glad to see such a turnout. We have will put a down payment of $300,000 few months to do that kind of work erings, the Thompson tree lighting at the St. the largest turnout in the 10-town area,” on the Hyde Campus, in addition to from mid-June on.” Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Touted Houle said to those gathered for the cer- the $300,000 paid earlier this year. No new construction will take as the largest gathering of supporters in emony. “Nobody has ever let me down. Sandford said both schools would place on the Hyde School campus the 10-town area by many, the event did not Everyone works together like one big fam- maintain their current status until before the new school year due to disappoint, as a significant crowd turned ily. I want to say thank you to all of them.” the end of the current school year, time constraints, but Sandford said out to light the tree in honor of Frances A member of the hospice team, Donna and on June 15, the sale will be they plan on having small adjust- Roy, who passed away in June of this year. Hendrickson read a special thank you note made official, and Hyde School will ments completed in time for the Frances’s husband, Dan, and her family, to those in attendance to close the ceremony become the Woodstock Academy students to return to classes next helped light the tree, a tradition for each before Roy made his final statements and South Campus, with students being fall. Sandford said having the new of the locations as each of them have their helped light the tree. bused to the school during school campus is an exciting opportunity own special honoree recognized by the tree “The mission of Hospice and Palliative hours for numerous classes in the for Woodstock Academy, but it’s lighting each December. Dan Roy Sr. spoke Care of Northeastern Connecticut is to schedule. once that comes with some stresses with The Villager before lighting the tree, enhance the lives of the patient and family Before then, however, there is a as well as the school looks ahead and said that his wife was an angel who he through an individualized plan of care. lot of prep work to be done, even to taking on the challenge or pre- is proud to honor with his part in the 2016 Every time we step through a doorway into before the sale is finalized. While paring its new space over a three Hospice Tree Lighting in Thompson. someone’s home we begin a journey with both parties are working to keep month period. “Day Kimball Hospice Care was a really that family which is sacred and an honor their ends of the bargain for the “You go through all kinds of big help for us,” Roy said. “Fran touched a for us to be a part of. The money raised purchase and sales agreement, emotions. The excitement is defi- lot of lives, and I’m a lucky guy to have had from this event will be used for patient care Woodstock Academy is also work- nitely there and we can’t wait to her for as long as I did. She was a wonderful and services provided to the community ing to stay ahead of the needed provide new opportunities for our wife, mother, grandmother, and matriarch not covered by insurance,” Hendrickson improvement that will be made students,” Sandford said. “There’s of our family. I was blessed to have her.” said. “The lights on this tree are a symbol once the school takes ownership of also nerves. We’ve talked about the Roy gave due credit to the employees of of the love we have for those who have died the property to prepare for the new chemicals in the science classrooms the Hospice and Palliative Care program at and those who are still present in our daily school year in August 2017. and how many campus safety offi- Day Kimball, saying that the work they do lives. It’s a symbol of hope. We’ll always “Things we are working on inter- cers we need, and the Woodstock is special and heavily valued by those who remember why they are so special to us. nally that are not connected to Middle School is across the street, benefit from it. The first Christmas light was the Star of the purchase and sales agreement and their drop off is almost the “It takes a very special person. The Bethlehem. Like that star lighting the way include soliciting bids for trans- same time as ours, so that’s all stuff Hospice Care employees were so wonderful for travelers so long ago the Tree of Life is portation services between the two we have to talk about. While the to my wife and to my family as we were lighting the way in dark times and celebrat- campuses. We are in the process of excitement is there, the practicality struggling through this. I think they do a ing the love of our family and friends.” recruiting students to fill the dorm. of making it work brings a bit of wonderful job,” Roy said. “People who get And with that the trees were lit, carols We are in the process of negotiating anxiety. But, it’s a good anxiety to in this situation, I can only say to please were sung, and tears were shed as the have.” call them, because they are a big help to get Hospice Tree of Life ceremony tradition READING through it. This event is amazingly import- continued to cement itself in the hearts of NEWSPAPERS Jason Bleau may be reached at ant to my family and myself, and I’m very locals throughout the region. IS A QUEST 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at jason@ thankful that this is in my wife’s name. To Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- LIKE NO OTHER stonebridgepress.com. pay a tribute like this is an amazing thing 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridgepress. and certainly I’ll ever forget it.” com. V illager Newspapers Friday, December 9, 2016 • A19

POLICE LOGS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT The Percussion Ensemble at Eastern Connecticut State University presented a concert on Dec. 4 in the Editor’s Note: The charged with failure to Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert Hall. information contained appear first degree. Mackenzie Muscara (Class of 2017), of Dayville, was in these police logs was one of the students who performed in the concert. obtained through either KILLINGLY Muscara majors in Music. press releases or other The ensemble presented a collection of large ensem- public documents kept Wednesday, Nov. 30 ble works and chamber repertoire, including Rick by each police depart- Dior’s “Science Fiction.” The concert also included an ment, and is consid- Michael S. Geer, original composition for solo marimba and percussion ered to be the account 28, of 44 Dyer St., quartet by music professor Jeffrey Calissi. of police. All subjects Killingly, was charged The ensemble will continue to entertain Eastern are considered innocent with failure to appear students, faculty and community members with a until proven guilty in a second degree. broad spectrum of musical styles from the original court of law. If a case and transcribed works of the percussion and marimba is dismissed in court or PUTNAM Courtesy photos ensemble repertoire. Lee Gendron, of Quinebaug, was one of the students who the party is found to be OPERA WORKSHOP FALL CONCERT innocent, The Villager, Wednesday, Nov. 30 performed in the Jazz Ensemble concert. with proper documen- The Opera Workshop at Eastern Connecticut tation, will update the Daniel R. Deojay, State University presented “From the Sublime to the log at the request of the 40, of 455 East Putnam Quinebaug native performs in ECS Jazz Ridiculous,” its end-of-semester concert, on Dec. 3 in arrested party. Road, Putnam, was the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert charged with failure to Ensemble concert Hall. appear second degree. Halie Poirier (Class of 2018), of Putnam, was one of STATE POLICE WILLIMANTIC — The Jazz Ensemble at Eastern the students who performed in the concert. Poirier Connecticut State University presented a concert on majors in Music. TROOP D PUTNAM Dec. 2 in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Featuring scenes from the operettas of Bernstein, Concert Hall. Strauss, Gilbert and Sullivan, the Opera Workshop LOGS POLICE Lee Gendron (Class of 2019), of Quinebaug, was one provided a family-friendly afternoon of operatic per- of the students who performed in the concert. Gendron formance. POMFRET CENTER DEPARTMENT majors in Communication. The Opera Workshop is a course designed to offer The Eastern Jazz Ensemble is composed of students students hands-on Friday, Nov. 25 LOGS who play traditional jazz instruments, including sax- experience in stage ophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, guitar and movement, char- Jason Edward Friday, Dec. 2 drums. The ensemble performs works from the stan- acter development and scene study. Eldridge, 32, of 726 dard and modern big band repertoire. Students develop Mashamoquet Road, Kelly Weber, 56, Directed by Stacy Dziuk, the ensemble performed these skills while of 67 Perry St., #119, Pomfret Center, was several selections from Thad Jones, T. Monk, Benny exploring repertoire charged with disor- Putnam, was charged Golson, Fred Sturm and many more, providing a from opera, operetta derly conduct: threat- with disorderly con- unique and entertaining show. and musical theater. ening; third degree duct, interfering with This traditional ensemble will continue to entertain assault; threatening. an emergency call Eastern students, faculty and community members The Percussion Ensemble with music from a wide variety of styles and eras in at Eastern Connecticut DANIELSON Sunday, Dec. 4 the jazz idiom. In addition to performing compositions State University pre- from traditional and contemporary jazz composers, sented a concert on Saturday, Nov. 26 Robinson Perez, 24, the ensemble also enjoys improvisation. Dec. 4 in the Fine Arts of no certain address, Instructional Center Eric Rainville, of was charged with (FAIC) Concert Hall. 262 Broad St. Apt. third-degree burglary, C, Danielson, was fifth-degree larceny

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so I’m not going anywhere,” he Ritchie Valens, and The Beach CHARLIE BRAVO’S said. Boys. All of the menu items continued from page A1 Charlee Bravo’s employs have been named and the reci- about seven people in Putnam, pe set up by Le. Other fare like Danielson, which was to be including bartenders, cooks and burgers, grinders, hot dogs, and located where the former Times dishwashers. calzones are also offered. Square and Kicker’s restaurants Charlee Bravo’s features 12 Le lives in Massachusetts were located, however, that draft lines of beer, plus bottled with his three teenage children building unfortunately had a beer and a full bar. Le prides but doesn’t mind making the fire on Dec. 3, and was destroyed himself on his ability to mix commute to Putnam each day to (see related story in this week’s drinks. run his businesses. Villager). Le had been planning “People think certain things “This country right here, is to call that restaurant Tortilla don’t go together, but I can make the most wonderful country. If Sam’s Bar & Grill. it work. I can make something you want it, and you are willing The successful entrepreneur based on how you feel, your to work hard, you can get it. If also hopes to open another mood. If you feel like something you don’t want to work hard, restaurant in Putnam, where he Teri Stohlberg photo fruity today, I’ve got something you won’t get it. If you want to will serve Vietnamese food. Charlee Bravos is a popular Putnam pool hall on South Main Street, featur- for you,” he explains. work Monday through Friday, “I’m going to call it Pho In addition, Charlee Bravo’s eight hours a day, you are going Saigon,” Le said, adding it will ing eight full-size pool tables, darts, a full bar, grill, pizza, and live music on Saturday nights. offers several types of pizza. to live paycheck to paycheck be located right next door to The pizzas are each named … if you work seven days a Charlee Bravo’s. After he got out of the mili- said. for a famous person, like the week, you are going to get it,” Le has plenty of experience tary, he then went back to col- The interior also features mil- John Wayne, The Beach Boys, Le stated. running restaurants. He pre- lege to get his degree in elec- itary décor, most notably a very Nirvana, Elvis, The Eagles, and viously owned a restaurant trical engineering from UMass large American flag on the wall in Worcester, Mass., Tortilla Lowell in Massachusetts. as you come in the door. Sam’s, for several years before “I worked in that field “Veterans and military per- closing it. for a while, mostly in the sonnel play pool here for free, Former Times Square Le is originally from Saigon, Chelmsford and Concord area every night. They also get in Vietnam, but has been in the in Massachusetts … I got laid off free on the nights there is a U.S. since he was 10, raised in around 1999-2000, when the tech cover charge,” Le said. building destroyed by fire a string of foster homes in New business bubble burst.” Charlee Bravo’s opens at 5 York, and graduated from high Le purchased the billiards hall p.m. every night, closes at 2 a.m. FIRE school in New York City. about 12 years ago. The original on Fridays and Saturdays. The continued from page A1 “In my younger days, I used name of Charlee Bravo’s was other nights it closes at 1 a.m. to hang around Chinatown in ly leveled the three-story structure as firefighters arrived on Rick’s Billiards. Le kept that Le says he hasn’t had many scene shortly after 1 a.m. on Dec. 4 following a call for smoke New York, and that is where I name for the first six years that problems with the late-night learned to cook,” he said. “After from the building. Crews worked deep into the morning hours, he owned the establishment crowd. He is very happy with tackling the blaze by 4 a.m., but were unable to save the struc- high school, I went into the mil- before changing the name. the business and plans to stay itary.” ture. “Charlee Bravo was a famous in Putnam. The facility was under construction to be converted into a Le served in U.S. Navy for name for a company in the mili- “I own the real estate, two eight years, and was stationed Mexican-style restaurant, and for years had been utilized as a tary. It has been Charlee Bravo’s rent houses behind the building lounge bar and restaurant. Many knew the building as the for- in the Middle East during that for about six years now,” he and everything on the block, time. mer home of Times Square and Kicker’s. Killingly Fire Marshal Randy Burchard told The Villager that the building was torn down shortly after the fire was under control and that an investigation remains ongoing as of this report. Creation Church Presents “The building had to be torn down due to the structural integ- rity being compromised and its close proximity to the road and neighboring building. So we tore it down. The third floor and second floor collapsed down into the first floor,” Burchard said. “With significant damage to the building we had a hard time trying to access different parts of the building due to the collapse. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting with the ongoing investigation.” Burchard said the cause of the fire would likely remain unde- termined due to the difficulty of investigators getting into different parts of the structure following the resulting damage from “It’s a story of a group of youngsters the fire. The fire marshal seemed confident foul play was not at finding the real meaning of Christmas fault for the incident. as they’re trying to plan the biggest “It’s pretty much safe to say it’s more of an unfortunate incident that it is anything else,” he said. and brightest Christmas show EVER... One amazing feat from the response was the ability of fire- until the power goes out!” fighters to protect the nearby structure that could have easily fallen victim to the fire and caused the destruction of Danielson Surplus and potentially other nearby businesses as well. Burchard said the departments on the scene deserve a lot of credit for being able to use not only quick thinking, but past experience to get the fire under control and preserve the neighboring building effectively. “The fire departments deserve a lot of credit. The fast response and placement of apparatus protected the Danielson Surplus building which was basically three feet away from the building that caught fire. It’s not the first time the fire department has fought a fire at that building. This is the third time. So they had some past experience and knowledge of placement of apparatus in that area. That contributed to keeping the fire contained to the building itself. It is a tight area, but luckily there’s a parking lot to the side and an open area to the back firefighters could work with,” said Burchard. He added that Danielson Surplus was able to open with minimal delay. The parking area for BankHometown was also not disrupted as only a few spaces had to be blocked off to accommodate the caution area following the fire. Nearby roadways did see extended closure however as the tear down and cleanup efforts commenced. Ten departments were involved in the response including Danielson, South Killingly, Dayville, Williamsville, Mortlake, Moosup, Attawaugan, East Brooklyn, and KB Ambulance with East Killingly on standby for support.

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Villager sports BSection “If it’s important to YOU, it’s important to US” www.VillagerNewspapers.com Hillhouse ends Killingly’s season

HILLHOUSE 49, KILLINGLY 28

Killingly 0 21 0 7-28 Hillhouse 15 13 7 14-49

FIRST QUARTER H - Shawn Ogarro 10 run (John Gardner pass from Damien Henderson) 10:12 H – Chance Kinzly 13 pass from Henderson (Byron Breland kick) 1:54

SECOND QUARTER K – Spencer Lockwood 3 run (Luke Desaulnier kick) 10:40 H – Mathew Brehon 15 run (kick failed) 7:26 K – Lockwood 2 run (Desaulnier kick) 5:35 H – Corey Pollard 1 run (Breland kick) 3:39 K – Lockwood 1 run (Desaulnier kick) 1:07

THIRD QUARTER H – Brehon 89 run (Breland kick) 3:11 FOURTH QUARTER H – Brehon 66 fumble return (Breland kick) 10:51 K – Jake Gauthier 58 pass from Kyle Derosier (Desaulnier kick) 8:59 H – Brehon 57 run (Breland kick) 5:37

Killingly Hillhouse First Downs 15 17 Rushes-yards 48-235 40-424 Passing 156 77 Sacked-yds lost 3-14 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 7-16-1 3-9-0 Punts-Avg. 3-36 2-15 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 6-40 10-90

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Charlie Lentz photo RUSHING- K: Lockwood 40-229, 3 TD; Derosier 1-5; Kelsey Rhines Killingly’s Spencer Lockwood is knocked off his feet by Hillhouse’s Shawn Ogarro Monday night in New Haven. 4-8; Tyler Cournoyer 3-(-7). H: Brehon 17-249, 3 TD; Ogarro 5-60, TD; David Harris 16-110; Pollard 2-5, TD. BY CHARLIE LENTZ “We knew it was going to be a top-seeded Valley Regional/Old Lyme PASSING- K: Derosier 7-16-1 for VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR shootout from the start. Just a lot of fast 28-7 in the semifinals. 156, TD. H: Henderson 3-9-0 for NEW HAVEN — Although Killingly’s kids, hard to tackle, hard to prepare Lockwood wielded a battering ram in 77 TD. RECEIVING- K: Gauthier 3-78, TD; Spencer Lockwood ran over Hillhouse for,” Lockwood said. “Speed’s some- 40 carries, keeping the Redmen in the Zach Burgess 3-71; Lockwood 1-(-3). High for 229 yards and three touch- thing you can’t prepare for much. You game through the better part of three H: John Gardner 1-22; Kinzly 2-55, TD. downs in the Class M State semifinals just have to go out there and try your quarters. He bashed for 149 yards in the — Hillhouse answered by simply run- hardest. They outplayed us today.” first half on 21 totes including touch- ning past the Redmen. The Academics The loss ended No. 3 seed Killingly downs of 3, 2, and 1 yard and Killingly raced for over 400 yards and only a High’s season at 10-2. Second-seeded trailed by just one touchdown, 28-21, at radar trap might have stopped their Hillhouse (11-1) advanced to Saturday’s the intermission. 49-28 victory at Bowen Field Monday championship game against No. 5 “We were just trying to overpower Turn To FOOTBALL, page B3 night. St. Joseph (10-2). St. Joseph defeated them because we know that they had

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On first-and-goal from the 8-yard line, Prince Boyd tackled Lockwood for a three- yard loss — then three suc- cessive Killingly passes fell incomplete and thwarted the chance to score the equalizer. “It’s the same as when you can’t punch it in at any time, not being able to get it in the end zone is demoralizing to a team and I guess that really showed today,” Lockwood said. Following Hillhouse’s key defensive stand the momentum swung quickly on a one- play drive. Gaining the ball back on downs on its 11-yard line, Hillhouse senior running back Mathew Brehon raced 89 yards for a touchdown to put the Academics up 35-21 with 3:11 left in the third quarter. “We had the momentum going with us. Unfortunately it shifted after that and we weren’t able to pick it back up,” said Killingly senior Charlie Lentz photo quarterback Kyle Dersosier. Killingly’s Spencer Lockwood rushes with interference from John Cacciapuoti (61), Kelsey Rhines (7) and Zack Caffrey (44) Monday in New Haven. Killingly coach Chad Neal said they could not overcome the missed opportunity to yards and three touchdowns Killingly junior tight end Prior to last season Killingly of people would agree he’s a tie the game late in the third on 17 carries. Senior David Jake Gauthier caught three last went this far in the play- special back.” quarter. Harris ran for 110 yards on passes for 78 yards including a offs in 1996, when it won the Lockwood finished with “We got a little disheveled 16 carries and junior Shawn 58-yard touchdown reception Class M state championship. 2,496 yards rushing but anoth- there. We really needed to put Ogarro rushed for 60 yards with 8:59 left in the game that “Honestly, we’re here two er trip to the Class M playoffs it in there and I think that and one touchdown on five pulled Killingly within two years in a row, when we hav- is already on his mind. could have changed the tide a totes for the Academics. touchdowns, 42-28. Despite en’t made it in 19 years, that’s “Always looking forward little bit,” Neal said. Hillhouse picked up 424 yards the loss Gauthier reflected a blessing,” Gauthier said. to next season, like this sea- Brehon finished with 249 on 40 carries, averaging 10.6 on Killingly’s second-straight “I’m so proud of these guys.” son we’re trying to make it yards per rush. trip to the State semifinals. Three seasons ago the past that semifinal hump. We Redmen finished 2-9. couldn’t this time but there’s Killingly’s record over the always next year,” Lockwood past two seasons was 20-4. said. “Tomorrow we’re going Derosier witnessed the to start working out. I’m going Redmen’s renaissance from to be in that gym and we’re under center. going to get better and we’re “It’s an honor. It’s a privi- going to come back next year.” lege to be able to come this far Neal expects a focused with my team two years in a group over the off-season. row,” said Derosier, a four- “We’re going to be in the year starter. weight room. We’re going to And once the sting of get bigger, faster, stronger,” Monday’s loss fades Neal said Neal said. “We have a great there’ll be much for his play- core group and the guys have ers to be proud of. bought into that. Now it’s “We’re playing in December. bringing the extra guys in, Twelve games, it’s a special increasing the number of guys season, winning an ECC title, that are participating.” we’re this close. We’re going While Lockwood ran like a to get there. It’s not the way champion Monday night but we wanted it to end. But when he won’t be playing in the title we look back it’s very special,” game. Hillhouse raced all the Neal said. “Two years in a row way to Saturday’s champion- now we’ve made it to the final ship game in West Haven — it four of Class M. We’re going might have taken a radar trap to continue to make that step to stop them. and progress as a program.” “The speed, again it goes Lockwood will surely aid back to speed. Their speed was that progression when he great,” said coach Neal. “We returns for his senior season couldn’t make a mistake.” next fall. “If he’s not one of the top Charlie Lentz may be Charlie Lentz photo two or three running backs reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. Killingly’s Jake Gauthier races on the way to a 58-yard touchdown with 8:59 left in the fourth quarter Monday in the state I don’t know who 110, or by e-mail at charlie@ in New Haven. is,” Neal said. “I think a lot villagernewspapers.com.

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WOODSTOCK sioned, and I hope the Chris Sandford. “Our “Coach Daleen laid — Woodstock best for the program and thoughts and prayers go the foundation for suc- Academy Director of the players.” with him and his family.” cess in our football pro- Communications John Sean Saucier, for- Hyde School will close gram and we are excited Lahtinen announced in mer head coach at Hyde its doors this spring, the to continue what he has a press release on Dec. School in Woodstock will school’s campus was built with a smooth tran- 3 that Daryl Daleen has take over as head coach recently acquired by sition to a veteran head resigned after one sea- and assistant athletic Woodstock Academy. coach in Sean Saucier,” son as the Centaurs head director. The Centaurs “I couldn’t be more said Aaron Patterson, football coach. Lahtinen record was 4-6 this sea- excited to join The Woodstock’s director of said the resignation was son. Saucier spent the Woodstock Academy athletics. “In the short necessitated in order for past 13 years as the head family and to build on time I have known Sean, I Daleen to relocate his football coach at the Hyde what coach Daleen has have seen his passion for family to provide the best School. started over the past helping kids reach their care for one of his chil- “We are grateful for year,” Saucier said. “I goals and dreams through dren, who is undergoing the hard work and com- have big shoes to fill. I the sport of football. His treatment for a rare med- mitment Daryl brought can’t wait to meet the educational based philos- ical condition. to our program, and for students and for them to ophy lines up well with “It saddens me to the way he energized get to know me. Being a the values of our institu- leave, especially under our players and helped part of the growth of the tion. I would like to thank these circumstances,” bring a positive culture school and football pro- coach Daleen for the hard Daleen said. “I know the for our student athletes gram is the opportunity work that he and his staff program will be going in back to Woodstock,” said of a lifetime and one I put into the program the direction I had envi- Woodstock Headmaster intend to work very hard this past season and for to make the most of. I also helping The Woodstock Charlie Lentz photo look forward to working Academy football com- with and learning from munity believe that we Daryl Daleen, with his son Daedric, last April 26 at a new faculty and staff.” can and will be successful Woodstock Academy when Daleen was presented as the Greg Alexander will here.” Centaurs football coach. return as the team’s offensive coordinator. B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, December 9, 2016 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church hosts Christmas Bazaar Charlie Lentz photos

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Other possibilities due to the Evening Shade! 3 Bedrooms! 3 Full Baths! Gas Fireplace in Master Suite w/Roman at water edge or in the huge 4 season porch! privacy fence, storage shed, recently paved drive, plenty offstreet parking in drive- size and frontage of the lot! EXPANSIVE VIEW OF Size Ceramic Shower! Cathedral Ceilings! Also, The Entire Top Level is One Suite the Priceless “Waterfront” Living! Large Tiered Deck gives Access to a way & area at roadside, spacious, Year-round, 2 story Cape home, 4 BRs (1 on with Large Sitting Area/Study & French Doors Leading to Bedroom! Lower Level Many recent updates! Interior Freshly Painted! SOUTH POND! Inground Sprinkler System! Don’t let office! 2 Car Heated Garage! Multi-Level Decks W/Natural Landscaping, Beautiful Level yard and Water Access! Spacious Lower Level with Wide Open Fieldstone Fireplace! Hardwoods! Oil Heat! 2 bedrooms! And 1st flr), 2 full BAs, Harvey replacement windows, 6 year+/- young roof. Tall Pines for Shade! Suspended Dock And So Much More! $825,000. $445,000 this one pass you by! $374,000. Spaces for Game Tables and Movie Shows! Property is Located in a much more! NEW PRICE $319,900 Cove! $349,000. B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, December 9, 2016 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 Gloria Lippmann Cutler, 92 Wilfred J. Joubert, 76 NORTH dren; Dennis Joubert of Wallingford, WOODSTOCK spent her entire teaching career at GROSVENORDALE David Joubert and his wife Patricia -- Gloria Lippmann Pomfret Community School from – Wilfred Joseph of Dundee, Florida, Deborah Machado Cutler, 92, of 1965-1989. She went on to receive her Joubert, 76, of and her husband Renato of Putnam; Woodstock, died M.S. at Eastern Connecticut College in Gaumond Rd, died his stepchildren, David Shaw of November 29. She Willimantic in 1973 and completed her Saturday, December Woodstock, Jonathan Gefvert of is survived by Post Grad work at the University of 3 in Day Kimball Brandon, Florida, Barbara Lawson of her children, Gail Connecticut in 1987. Hospital. He was the Thompson, and Susan Shenker and Cutler Carlisle and Gloria was active in many edu- loving husband of her husband David of Chaplin; his husband Mark of cational organizations including the late Jean (Purdie) brother Daniel Joubert and his wife Clinton; Donald the CEA and NEA and Association Joubert and Carol (Peck) Joubert. Colleen of Rhode Island; his sister J. Cutler Jr. of Windsor; Brian F. of Retired Teachers of Connecticut, Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Anita San Antonio and her husband Cutler and wife Linda of Dunstable, receiving numerous awards and recog- he was the son of the late Wilfred Vinny of The Villages, Florida; eleven Massachusetts; and daughter-in- nitions for her contributions. Always J. Joubert, Sr. and the late Marie grandchildren and five great grand- law Charlene P. Cutler, Woodstock; active in her community, she served as (Lacroix) Joubert. children. He was the brother of the Grandchildren Melinda Carlisle Chairperson on the Town of Woodstock Wilfred was a store manager for late Phillip Joubert. Xenelis (Dwayne), Christopher J. educational Long Range Planning the former Scotts Market in Putnam Calling hours were held on Carlisle (Tracy) and Timothy and Committee; President of the Red Cross and numerous other supermarkets. December 8, which were followed by James Cutler of Woodstock; and eight of Greater Hartford Board of Directors; He also worked for Coca-Cola during a Memorial in the Gilman Funeral great grandchildren. She was prede- Sunday school teacher and Christian his younger years, and for LKQ in Home & Crematory, 104 Church ceased by her husband Donald Joslin Education director at the First Webster, Massachusetts prior to his St., Putnam. Burial will be private. Cutler, son Douglas Munroe Cutler Congregational of Woodstock. She also retirement in 2005. He enjoyed paint- Memorial donations may be made to and her brother Frederick Ernest was a volunteer at Roseland Cottage, ing, gardening, woodworking, trav- Hospice of Northeast Connecticut, Lippmann. a National Historic Landmark. She eling, and maintaining his property. PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. For Gloria was born June 4, 1924 in loved cooking, sewing and was an avid He especially loved staying at Old Memorial Guestbook, visit www. Rockville, the daughter of Elizabeth reader. Most of all, she loved spending Orchard Beach and family gatherings. GilmanAndValade.com Graf Lippmann and Frederick time with her family and friends. One Wilfred is survived by his chil- Lippmann. She graduated from of her greatest joys was making ginger Putnam High School in 1941, received bread houses every Christmas with her diploma from New England her grandchildren and great grand- Peter N. Nilsen, 72 Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, children. Boston, Massachusetts in 1945. She A memorial service to celebrate DANIELSON – Island, Mary Pacheco of Fall River, was an Obstetrical Nurse at Day the life of Gloria L. Cutler will be Peter N. Nilsen, 72, Massachusetts, and Margaret Sasse; Kimball Hospital from 1946-1954, held, December 17, Saturday, at of Westfield Village, as well as many nieces and nephews. Public Health Nurse in Putnam from 2:00 pm at the First Congregational died November 29, at He was predeceased by two broth- 1955-1960. In 1960, at the age of 40, Church of Woodstock, 543 Route 169, the UMASS Medical ers, Kenneth M. Nilsen, and Roland she decided to change careers and Woodstock. In lieu of flowers the fam- Center in Worcester, D. Nilsen both of Plainfield; and one enrolled full time at Annhurst College ily requests that donations be made to Massachusetts. Born sister, Theresa Wilcox of Rodanthe, in Woodstock where she received her Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber in Providence, Rhode North Carolina. degree in Education in 1964, all the Road, Putnam, CT in recognition of the Island, he was the Relatives and friends are invited while being a wife and raising four extraordinary care and compassion son of the late Martin to visit with Peter’s family from 7:00 school age children, recognized at they provided during the final weeks and Hope (Nelson) Nilsen. pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday, December the time as a considerable achieve- of her life. www.smithandwalkerfh. Peter was employed over 30 years 10, in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 ment throughout her community. She com by the former Anchor Glass Co. in Church St., Putnam. Burial will take Dayville, until their closing in 1997. place in the Spring. He then worked for Superwinch in Memorial donations may be made Richard G. Benoit Sr., 75 Putnam for the last few years until his to Day Kimball Hospital Cancer Fund, retirement. P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. For PUTNAM — late Leodore and Agnes (Lamiotte) Peter is survived by his four sis- memorial guestbook visit www. Richard G. Benoit Benoit and lived in Putnam all his ters, Gladys Brayton of Foster, Rhode GilmanAndValade.com. Sr., 75, of Putnam, life. He worked at Bates Shoe in Island, Sally Hicks of Scituate, Rhode died Sunday, Dec. 4, North Grosvenordale, Numa Tool at UMass Memorial in Thompson and Medal Selling Healthcare – in Putnam before opening his own University Campus, business, Richard Benoit Painting Jack Conway Weaver, 68 Worcester. Contractor, which he owned and oper- He leaves his wife ated for over 45 years. He loved paint- DANIELSON Killingly. He also has 10 grandchil- of 57 years, Barbara ing and enjoyed going to the casino. - Jack C. Weaver, dren; Dennis Clark Jr., Brandon A. (Perry) Benoit of Putnam; a son, Richard was a devoted husband and 68, of Danielson Clark, Richard Silva Jr., Steffanie Mark S. Benoit and his wife Tammy was a great dad and grandfather who was a hardworking, Lebeau, David Silva, Jack Weaver of Thompson; a daughter, Donna L. loved his family. He will be missed but dedicated, loving III, Scot Burnett Jr., Jake Burnett, Benoit and her companion Matthew lives on in each and everyone of us. He and caring hus- Brooke Clark and Emma Weaver, 7 Morin of Thompson; two brothers, will be always in our hearts. band, father, grand- great granddaughters; Adisen, Hallie, Edward Benoit and his wife Alice of There are no calling hours. A father and great Kaelyn, Hadlie, Kinley, Jayme, Brooklyn, Normand Benoit and his Celebration of Life will be held at a grandfather. He Sophia. He is predeceased by his great wife Beverly of Florida; a sister, Carol date and time to be announced. was surrounded by granddaughter Dakotah Clark and Riggs and her husband Gary of Florida; In lieu of flowers, donations can be his loving family at his time of pass- his beloved Golden Retriever, Missy. eight grandchildren, Richard, Allan, made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, ing. He was the beloved husband He is also survived by his brother Amanda, Danny, Kyle, Glenn, Dylan 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. of Judith Ann (Dunkle) Weaver for Edward R. Weaver and wife Arlene and Ben; 13 great-grandchildren; sev- Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, over 50 years. Born in Washington, of Meriden, sister Carol A. Weaver of eral nieces and nephews. 48 School Street. Webster has been Pennsylvania, Jack was the son of Portland, brother Andrew J. Weaver She was predeceased by a son, entrusted with the arrangements. the late Edward J. Weaver and Freda and wife Denise of Rogers, brother-in- Richard G. Benoit Jr.; a a sister, A guest book is available at www. (Vance) Weaver. He was employed law Frank J. Dunkle and wife Karen of Jeanne Bennett and by a brother, shaw-majercik.com where you may at Anchor Glass Corp. from 1970 till Dayville and sister-in-law Betty J. Gull Ronald Benoit and his wife Joanne. light a candle or post a message of 1997. He was then employed at Rogers and husband Dallas of Monroe, North He was born in Putnam, son of the condolence. Corp. from 1998 till 2004. The hobbies Carolina. A Memorial Service will be he enjoyed were gardening, traveling, held on Friday, December 9, at 11:00 politics, yard sales and baking pies. In A.M. in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Paul Pfosi, 52, addition to his wife Judith, he is sur- Main St., Danielson. Burial will be in vived by his 5 children. His son Jack Westfield Cemetery, Danielson. There WOODSTOCK better place through music. He loved C. Weaver Jr. and his wife Brenda, are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers – Paul Pfosi, 52, being a father and his greatest pride daughters Katherine Clark and her donations in his name may be made to of Woodstock, has always been his children. husband Dennis, Tammy Silva and The American Liver Foundation CT Connecticut died Paul was a caring and sensitive soul her husband Richard, Sherry Weaver Chapter, 127 Washington Avenue, 2nd Thursday, November who suffered greatly from the deaths and companion John Shortt, Crissy Floor, North Haven, CT 06473. 24 from a long illness. of his parents, and depression. He was Burnett and her husband Scot, all of He has returned to well-read, rebellious, anti-establish- the loving arms of his ment, radical thinker and often chal- parents Lucy Hannah lenged people to examine their beliefs. and Paul Pfosi who He is survived by his sons Zachary Cheryl L. Blackmer, 71 predeceased him when he was young. and Isaac Pfosi; his sister Eva Merriam, Paul was born July 17, 1964 in Chur, and brothers Frank and Eric Pfosi; his WOODSTOCK - Soule and a dear son-in-law Joseph Switzerland. He had an incredible nieces Lucy and Hannah Merriam; Cheryl L. Blackmer, Leonard. mind and was a very articulate writer. nephews Nick, Josh, Evan and Brent 71, of Woodstock, Cheryl worked as a bus driver for the A poet, artist, and athlete, he spent his Pfosi, and many paternal and mater- passed away Pomfret Community School, operated early years in the White Mountains nal aunts and uncles, and cousins, November 30 sur- her own Painting and Wallpapering where his father was the first ski including his very special Aunt Joan rounded by her fam- business and was a housekeeper for school director at Waterville Valley. Hannah. ily. She was born Day Kimball Hospital and Chace He attended both Holderness School Calling hours were held on December January 26, 1945 in Building over the years. Cheryl was and Burke Mountain Academy and 3 in Franconia, New Hampshire. Woodstock, daughter a feisty fighter, with a quick sharp was an accomplished ski racer. During Contributions in his memory may be of the late Ervin and tongue, who made many laugh and his adult life he worked as a logger made to: Brain Injury Alliance of CT Thelma Jones. She married Ronald left a lasting impression. She had a and carpenter, and had a passion for www.biact.org or Brain & Behavior Blackmer, Sr. April 2, 1967, whom she great love of animals especially her working with wood. In his later years Research Foundation bbrfoundation. has missed greatly since his passing dog “Baby” who passed in May 2016 he dreamed of making the world a org in 2005. and her many cats. She is survived by her brother Calling Hours will be Saturday, Mitchell Jones and his wife Maggie December 10, from 11:00 to 1:00 PM at Lois E. Cournoyer, 70 of Buxton, Maine, her children, the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, PUTNAM – Lois E. ping. Diana Leonard of Woodstock, Ronald 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT followed (Hines) Cournoyer, Lois is survived by her sons, Blackmer, Jr. and his wife Debby of by a 1:00 PM Memorial Service at 70, of Myers St., died Christopher Cournoyer (Lena) of North Woodstock, Craig Blackmer and his the Funeral Home. Burial in North Tuesday, November Grosvenordale and Stephen Cournoyer wife Nancy of Ashford, Paul Cramer Woodstock Cemetery. In lieu of flow- 29 at UMass (Karen Savage) of Windham, Maine. of Florida, her grandchildren Kerri, ers donations may be made in her Memorial Hospital. Additionally, Lois is survived by Jennifer, Danielle, Steven, Hunter, memory to PAWS, 240 Woodstock Ave. She was the loving her brother Calvin and her sisters Kyle, Cassidy, Emili, and great grand- W, Woodstock, CT 06281. Share a mem- wife of the late Alfred Elizabeth (Betsy) and Roberta (Bobbie). children Katrina, Caelum and Kaitlyn. ory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com B. Cournoyer. Born She was predeceased by her sisters She was predeceased by a sister, Nancy in Putnam, she was Deborah and Catherine (Lovey). the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth Private burial to be held at St. Mary (Killian) Hines. Cemetery. Funeral arrangements Rev. Robert E. DiQuattro Mrs. Cournoyer was a homemak- have been entrusted to the Gilman- er, a real estate agent and worked at Valade Funeral Homes & Crematory. Linemaster Switch. She enjoyed col- For memorial guestbook visit www. lecting antique furniture and shop- GilmanAndValade.com. Memorial Service Woodstock –Rev. Robert E. DiQuattro, soulmate & partner of Betsy (Parcinski) DiQuattro, died November 6. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pm on December 17 at the Main Lodge of the 4-H Camp in Pomfret.

OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to adam@villagernewspapers.com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, December 9, 2016 B7 OBITUARIES Eugene E. LaBonte, Sr., 94 Kevin Curran Kroeger, 33 BROOKLYN -- beyond. PUTNAM – Jr. of Rochester, Kevin Kroeger, 33, Kevin leaves his mother Marjorie Eugene LaBonte, Massachusetts, and of Brooklyn, passed “Mudge” Kroeger, his father, Brien Sr. 94, of Kennedy Daniel LaBonte and away unexpected- Francis Kroeger, his sister Brianne Dr., died December his wife Michelle of ly on November Frances Kroeger, and Brianne’s 1 in his home. He Lee County, Florida; 19. He was born in daughter, Madeline Frances Kroeger. was the loving his grandchildren, West Lebanon, New He will be sorely missed by his special husband of Nellie Brandon, Sarah, Hamspshire May aunt “Suzanne” Baker of Bracknell (Zaklukiewicz) Garrett, Maura, 30, 1983 to Marjorie England. He leaves his aunt Claudia LaBonte. Born in and Joshua; and his & Brien Kroeger. He Mahon and his Uncle Roger Louis Putnam, he was the great grandchildren, attended grammar school in Eastford, Kroeger, of Ft Lauderdale, Florida. son of the late Ovila and Bella (Benoit) Emma, Alexander, and Maxwell. and Middle School, in Brooklyn. He He leaves his cousins Erin Beatrice LaBonte. A Mass of Christian Burial took place played soccer was particularly noted Wright, and her family, and his uncle Mr. LaBonte was a United States on Monday, December 5 in St. Mary in Eastford for his outstanding skills Sean Tracy Mahon, children of Claudia Navy veteran during WWII. He Church of the Visitation in Putnam. as “goalee” for the Eastford Grammar and William J. Mahon, who reside in worked as a machinist and tool & die Burial with full military honors fol- School Soccer Team. He attended Honk Kong, China. He also leaves a maker for Belding’s Corticelli. He lowed in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial Brooklyn Middle School with the Class first cousin by his Uncle Henry John enjoyed reading, traveling and going donations may be made to a charity of of 1997 and went on to attend Killingly Kroeger III, Esq,and his daughter, to the beach. one’s choice. For memorial guestbook High School in the class of 2001. Danielle Kroeger, and her several chil- In addition to his wife, Eugene is sur- visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. Kevin worked various jobs during dren of Glastonbuy CT. vived by his sons, Eugene E. LaBonte, his 20’s and very much enjoyed work- He leaves his Aunt, Pamela Trott, of ing in his father’s business, Standard La Grange Maine, and her daughter, Transportation & Distribution. He was Holly Trott, and her son, Daniel,and Doris L. Boutin, 89 well loved by all of their business cus- his son, Daniel Roger. Also, Daniel’s tomers and will be well remembered wife Rene,and their children, of NORTH always there to lend friends and family for his “funky” and “individual” sense Bradford, Maine. He also leaves his- GROSVENORDALE a helping hand. In her own words, she of humor. Aunt Elizabeth Fleury, and her hus- – Doris (Durand) lived a full and happy life. Kevin earned his State of band Gerald Fleury, and their daugh- Boutin, 89, of Plum Doris is survived by her son, Robert Connecticut Certificate of Personal ters Daishia Bragen, and Chrissy Rd., passed away A. Boutin, Jr. of The Villages, Florida; Watercraft Safety in August 2007 and Smith, along with their families. Tuesday, November her daughters, Dodie Devine of The was his father’s “first mate.” He was He is predeceased by his Paternal 29, in her home, sur- Villages, Florida, Jeanne Carita of N. always there when ever he was called Grandparents Mr & Mrs Henry John rounded by her clos- Grosvenordale, and Doreen Boutin upon for duty. This was true in boating Kroeger Jr of Southbury Connecticut, est family. She was Hryzan of Pomfret Center; four grand- as well as in his entire lifestyle. and his Uncle, Henry John Kroeger the loving wife of children; and ten great grandchildren. Kevin loved and revered his mother III, Esq, of Glastonbury. Also his Uncle the late Robert A. Boutin, Sr. Born Relatives and friends are invit- and was always proud to be there for Roger Trott of Bradford, Maine, and in Putnam, she was the daughter ed to a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. her; to help, to honor, and to always his Maternal Grandmother, Pauline of the late Phillip and Rose Alma on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at protect her. He always made time with Chase Small, of Hallowell, Maine and (Mandeville) Durand. St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. her to go hiking to observe nature in his Maternal Grandfather John Hann, Mrs. Boutin worked in custodial ser- Grosvenordale,. the Northeast area of Connecticut. He, originally from London England. vices for the Immaculate Conception Memorial donations may be made and his Mom, were keen to observe Kevin, for all who knew him, was Convent for 35 years, not retiring until to Hospice of N.E.C.T., P.O. Box 632, the beavers in the numerous ponds in loved and cherished by all. He made the age of 78. She was a member of Putnam, CT 06260 in lieu of flow- Eastford and Hampton, Connecticut. us laugh, enjoy life, and most impor- the Putnam and Thompson Seniors ers. For the memorial guestbook He also enjoyed working out in an tantly, made us want to be a better and enjoyed their organized bus trips. please visit www.GilmanAndValade. intense body building program with a person in our lives, for not only our- She spent her time hiking, gardening, com. select group of friends. selves, but more importantly, for oth- playing cards and traveling. She was Kevin recently worked with the ers with whom we touch in our own ground crew for the Asplundh Tree lives. May God bless his soul, and Company during 2015. He also found guide him toward special place for Kenneth F. Williams, 76 time to research and advise his father him, with his Grandfather and Uncle, in picking winning stocks on the who have since passed into eternity. EAST PUTNAM – Sportsman’s Club, National Rifle NYSE. It was in this research he found We will all miss him here; Kevin, you Kenneth F. Williams, Association and would enter black great pleasure. He was proud to know left us too soon. 76, of Chase Rd., died powder competitions statewide. He he increased his joint portfolio with Services will be announced at a November 30 in Day enjoyed fishing and riding motorcy- his father by over 40% during the later date and the future celebration of Kimball Hospital sur- cles. year of 2016. Kevin was a master in Kevin’s life and will be private by invi- rounded by his fam- In addition to his wife Helen, he is research. He loved History, Religions tation only. Interment will be in the ily. He was the lov- survived by his son, John K. Williams of the World, and was keenly inter- Spring at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, ing husband of Helen and his companion Sandra Brisco and ested in self introspect, leading to a Sandy Hook, Connecticut. (Messier) Williams her children, Danny and Matthew greater satisfaction in life on earth and for 51 years. Born in Brisco, and his brother, Dave Williams East Putnam, he was the son of the late and his wife Donna, all of E. Putnam. Ernest and Elsie (Smith) Williams. Relatives and friends were invited Tammy L. Clark Mr. Williams was self-employed to a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial tool and die maker and co-owned on December 6 in St. Mary Church of DAYVILLE – ter, Olivia M. Neal of Dayville; her East Putnam Oil Company. He had the Visitation in Putnam. Memorial Tammy L. Clark, stepdad, David B. Neal of Dayville; also worked for Delpesco Tool & Die, donations may be made to Hospice of 33, of North Road, her maternal grandparents, Stanley Ivanhoe Tool, and Connecticut Tool. Northeast Connecticut, PO Box 632, died Wednesday, and Dorothy Pasay, Sr. of Dayville; He was a member of the E. Putnam Putnam. For memorial guestbook November 30 in her uncle, Howard Clark of Dayville; Fire Department for over 30 years. visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. her home. Born in her aunts, Barbara Poulin of Florida, He was also member of the Victory Putnam, she was the Carol Cesario of Florida, and Linda daughter of Michael Chaput of Florida; many cousins and A. Clark, Sr. of friends. Conroe, Texas, and She was predeceased by her paternal OBITUARIES are published at no charge. Leslie (Pasay) Clark of Dayville. grandparents, the late Leroy “Tex” She held various jobs in retail, and Cecilia Clark; and her uncles, the restaurant service, and landscaping. late Stanley Pasay, Jr., Gary Pasay, E-mail notices to [email protected] She enjoyed cooking, writing, music, and Leroy Clark, II. watching movies, playing pool and Calling hours were held on hiking. December 7 in the Gilman Funeral or fax them to (860) 928-5946. In addition to her parents, Tammy Home, in Putnam. Memorial dona- is survived by sons, Caleb and Trevor tions may be made to her children. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. Remillard of Putnam; her best friend, For memorial guestbook visit www. Jesse Remillard of Putnam; her sis- GilmanAndValade.com. News Brief sions that foster empowerment; and explore, together; Grant funds provided to the dynamics of building and sustaining healthy relationships in one’s life,” The Arc Chief Operating Officer The Arc Quinebaug Valley Judy Daviau. “The Community Foundation-Northeast Connecticut DANIELSON — Thanks to a grant received from The Women & Girls Fund have continued to make a differ- Community Foundation-Northeast Connecticut Women ence at The Arc Quinebaug Valley and we are truly & Girls Fund, The Arc Quinebaug Valley will be able grateful to have their support,” said The Arc Executive to incorporate classes on Positive Choices & Healthy Director Susan Desrosiers. Relationships for individuals with intellectual and devel- The Arc provides programs for individuals with intel- opmental disabilities. lectual, developmental and other life- affecting disabili- Grant funds in the amount of $2,400 were provided to ties. Vocational, residential, recreation, education, day The Arc Quinebaug Valley on Dec. 1, at the Northeast and retirement services offer opportunities for people Connecticut Women & Girls Fund Founder’s Event, with disabilities to reach their goals and be integral which took place at Taylor Brooke Winery in Woodstock. members of their community. “We are excited and grateful to have received this grant. Our agency’s roots and mission include advocacy, Courtesy photo education and empowerment. With the monies from this Pictured, Grant Committee Chairman Pam Brown and and The grant, we will be able to provide these services as we Arc Chief Operating Officer Judy Daviau. increase self-awareness, understand choices and deci- LEGALS Legal Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS TOWN OF THOMPSON Application 16-18: Thomas Mitch- Pursuant to Connecticut General Stat- ESTATE OF LORRAINE G. MOUL- PLANNING AND ZONING ell, Applicant and Owner of Record. ute Sec. 8-3(f), Notice is hereby given TON COMMISSION For property at 30 Indian Inn Rd. that the Zoning Official of the Town of (16-00339) LEGAL NOTICE Home Occupation requested for an Woodstock approved a Zoning Permit The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the The Town of Thompson Planning and archery pro-shop. Approved. for construction of a single family resi- Court of Probate, District of Northeast Zoning Commission, at its November dence at 65 Beaver Dam Road, Wood- Probate Court, by decree dated De- 28, 2016 meeting, rendered the follow- Respectfully submitted, stock, CT 06281 a.k.a. Assessors Map cember 1, 2016, ordered that all claims ing decisions: Greg Lee, Chairman 7272 Block 34 Lot 05-6. must be presented to the fiduciary at Application 16-15: Rawson Ma- December 9, 2016 Any aggrieved person may appeal the address below. Failure to prompt- terials, Applicant. O&G Industries, this decision to the Woodstock Zoning ly present any such claim may result Inc, Owner of Record. For property TOWN OF THOMPSON Board of Appeals within 30 days of in the loss of rights to recover on such at 0 New Rd. Map 154/Block 3/Lot On November 22 ,2016 the following the publication of this Notice in claim. 1-8/Zone RA-80. Requesting grav- wetlands agent approval was issued: accordance with the provisions of Janis E. Beltis, Clerk el permit renewal. Approved. Application # WAA16023 approved Connecticut General Statutes Section The fiduciary is: with conditions, Matthew Saad, 33 8-7 as amended. Contact the Building Susan A. Leo Application 16-16: River Junction Becola Road (Assessor’s Map 116, Office at (860)928-1388 for details on c/o Stephen J. Adams, Esq., Estates, LLC, Applicant and Owner Block 24, Lot 26) - the repair and filing an appeal with the ZBA. 158 Main Street, Suite 7, PO Box 682, of Record. For property at 0 New replacement of a septic system for a Dated at Woodstock, Connecticut, this Putnam, CT 06260 Rd. Map 154/Block 3/Lots 2L, 9, 10, residential home within the 100-foot 30th day of November, 2016 December 9, 2016 and 11/Zone RA-80. Requesting upland review area for Little Pond. Woodstock Building Associates, LLC, gravel permit renewal. Approved. Marla Butts, Wetlands Agent Applicant December 9, 2016 December 9, 2016 B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, December 9, 2016 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

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HOVEROUND CHAIN LINK FENCE Call 860-215-0962 like New! New $1590 Call (508)344-8081 Cup holder Was Asking $800 REMOTE CONTROL 1- ALUMINUM 10 ft. 6 feet x 100 ft. Ask for Rich Landscape Local Excellent condition, must sell and REDUCED TO $700 AIRPLANES Equipment JOHN BOAT 10 hours or less CHAIN LINK GATE Some with motors, News on battery and chair Trailer $300. 6 feet x 3 feet Hydraulic Jackhammer radios and accessories, 2 extra batteries Good condition Local $995 OBO and some building material $800.00 for Skid-steer Loader, $200 sold together Mini-excavators, Call 774-241-0027 Call 508-414-9154 Call 5pm-8:30pm Call 508-987-8965 Heroes backhoes, & excavators. 508-867-6546 508-885-5189 Adult Power Wheel Chair Asking COAL STOVE-HARMOND Powerful Jackhammer Replica 1929 Mercedes SSK $1500.00 Cash with blower. for maximum ‘82 Bobcat Running Gear Includes 15 bags of coal productivity used very LOG SPLITTER $7,700 8 NFL SIlver SUPER $475 little, in great shape Heavy Duty BOWL COINS (508)476-2497 Portable Stump Grinder FOUND HERE! New $12,500.00 Towable, Works Vertical & $800.00 Horizontal $150 Was asking $8000 9HP Honda Motor Snow Blower Cub Cadet Old COLONIAL TIN REDUCED TO $7000 Great Condition Flexible Flyer Sled, Wooden 945 SWE Snowblower 20’ Ranger Comanche Comic Books numbers LANTERNS A must see call Costs New $2,300 Toboggan, Wood/Fiberglass 13 hp Tecumseh OHV, 488V Mercury XRI Electronic 1s (860)753-1229 Would like to get Skis 45 in width trigger $975 Best Offer Fuel-Injection Motor. Batman Lamp & Clock Lg Pierced w/Glass Front controlled steering, 150HP Sm Pierced Lantern Negotiable $1000.00 Lionel Mid-Forties Train Set, 6 forward, 2 reverse, Four blade stainless steel new 2 Pierced Votives FOUND HERE! Call FOR SALE Tracks Accessories Hardly used! prop. Pierced Candleholder (508) 864-2688 (508)832-3029 For sale $450 $1900 2015 New Minnkota Maximum Lg Candle Mold (6 tapers) HOUSEHOLD 65lb thrust, 24 Volt 2 Candle Lanterns CHERRY KITCHEN LUMBER White Outdoor ITEMS Steel Car Ramps Dual console. LowranceHD85 Angle Iron Cutter Pr. Candle Holders CABINET SET Products Rough Sawn Pine $20 with trailer. Sm Candle Wallhanger Never used. For Shelving Dept 56 Silhouette DRY 30+ Yrs. SnowBoss 1050 (401) 943-0654 Candles Included Includes matching Corian-type 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Collectibles 2” x 18” or smaller. CALL (401) 932-1409 Snowblower, 10hp countertop with mounted For Sale Normally Sells For $700 Tecumseh two stage Sold as a Lot rimless sink. ONLY 9AM-4PM! 2006 BASS TRACKER Lawn Chairs Call (508) 476-7867 30 in width, electric $50 OBO $125 $3,200 PRO 175 BOAT start Well maintained. (508)439-1660 Great value! MAKITA 8” 25 horse 4 stroke motor Call 5pm-8:30pm Decorative prints $700.00 Call 860-974-0635 PORTABLE TABLE SAW SERIOUS GEMSTONE Recently tuned (508)867-6546 (508)347-3775 New water pump For sale And Much more! $60.00 DAY BED COLLECTOR Includes trailer, life jackets, JOHN DEERE WANTING TO SELL SNOWBLOWER with Pull Out Trundle, bumpers, ropes, oars By Appointment only KEROSENE GEMSTONES AT POULAN PRO ARCHERY BOW Jenny Lind made by SNOW BLOWER $6500 firm No Calls after 7pm TORPEDO HEATER WHOLESALE PRICES. AMF WING ARCHERY L.L. Bean. Fits models x310, x360, x540, 11 H.P., O.H.V 30” $60.00 1-860-923-2169 THUNDERBIRD 2 Mattresses Included, x530, x534 508-949-7539 with trigger controlled steering Lists $1,900.00 THESE ARE GENUINE Totally gone thru Old Town Canoe BARE BOW 62” T4-523 Day Bed Cover Included by L.L. ****************** QUALITY GEMSTONES AMO #45 Bean. Sell $1,200.00 SHOP VAC Electric start 1931 old town 18’ Call 1-413-436-7585 FULL LENGTH FROM APATITE TO TANZAN- Runs excellent $30.00 ITE- restored Maine guide MINK COAT 6 forward - 3 reverse EXCELLENT CONDITION Excellent Condition. FOR SALE AAA GRADE. canoe. Size 12 $550.00 ASKING $125.00 Real Wood LAY-Z-BOY LOVE Routers, woodworking tools Clear resin coated, New $2,400 and supplies or best offer $350.00 FIRM LIZBETH LEBLANC 508-949-2369 Mahogany gun wales SEAT AND CHAIR Asking $300 Many miscellaneous CALL Call (860) 935-0116 And caned seats $500.00 508-612-9263 (508) 347-3145 TOOL SHEDS a third seat mahogany ****************** Call 774-241-3804 SET METAL RAMPS Beautiful Solitaire DIAMOND CUSTOM-MADE Made of Texture 1-11 caned seat and back $40.00 Paddles included Diamond Ring ENGAGEMENT RING DINING TABLE AND ****************** 8x8 $775 Perfect for the wooden Ready to propose to your beloved Half carat CHAIRS FURNITURE FOR 8x10 $960 but resources are limited? Dia- MATCHING CHAIR PRINTER’S ANTIQUE Beautiful marquis setting 8x12 $1050 canoe enthusiast. mond is 3/4 of a carat, white gold (6 chairs - includes SALE AND OTTOMAN DRAWERS Yellow gold band 8x16 $1375 $5800.00 band, size 7. It’s two captain’s chairs) $20.00 PER Never worn, still in box BY LANE (508)479-0230 elegant and yet modern. Simply $1,000.00 1 Bedroom Set- Cost $2250 new New: $1398 Delivered, Built On-Site beautiful! Bed, Two Bureaus with Mirror 2 LG. WOODEN STORAGE Retail market value: $2,850. Sell- $1200 OBO Asking $250 Other Sizes Available TWO Old Town 508-943-3813 COFFEE TABLE AND Solid Cherry Wood CONTAINERS ing for $700. Credit and Debit (508)612-9263 CALL (413) 324-1117 “Loon III” Cards are accepted. Please Call TWO END TABLES $50.00 or Text Jane for OAK 1 Dining Room Set ****************** VANGUARD LADDER Kayaks from Ethan Allen- in great condition, pictures $100.00 2002 COMPUTER RACK DUDLEY INDOOR Solid Cherry Table with Two $300 each. (508) 797-2850 Maytag Stove ACCUSYNC 50 NEC Black Extensions and Glass Hutch Price includes paddles FLEA MARKET Black $100.00 2” Steel Tubing with side TV ARMOIRE with Lights & 8 Mill St $300 or best offer stabilizer bars. Bedroom Set OAK Protection Pad FREE with Thule car racks ($400 value) Dudley, MA KITCHEN CHAIRS Cross and stabilizer bars. Quality $125.00 Purchase Whirlpool Refrigerator Fits Chevy S10 or similar size This price is half the cost of new Lite Pine EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY pick-up trucks. Black MANY HARD COVER (508) 335-1135 Queen LOTS OF NEW VENDORS Call 508-789-9708 1 Entertainment $100.00 or best offer $400 or best offer BOOKS 18x19x51, With matching Center Call 860-779-3903 hutch top,Men’s 5 drawer chest $ave Money Buying, with Call (860) 753-2053 207 BOAT/DOCK Make Money $elling Plus two night stands FOR SALE Two Bookcases Each Side SPARE TIRE P225/60R16 VARIOUS RENTALS $300.00 MINK JACKET EAGLE GA WITH RIM ELVIS PRESLEY Dudleyflea.com Call (774)239-2240 OAK TV STAND (508) 764-6715 Thigh length $45.00 MEMORABILIA ************* (800) 551-7767 Mint condition $200 GARAGE ITEMS $500 *BUILDING LOT Seldom worn! ELECTRIC CHORD ORGAN (508)612-9263 COME JOIN US Dennison Hill, BIKE FOR SALE FOR SALE BY BEST OFFER $60.00 (508)461-7479 PRIME SELLING SPACES CHERRY COFFEE 508-278-3973 Southbridge MEN’S MEDIUM AVAILABLE TABLE APPOINTMENT YAMAHA CLAVINOVA 1/2 acre+ SPECIALIZED GLOBE HY- CAR SUNROOF Floor Jack MOTORS ELECTRIC PIANO Town water BRID BIKE EN 14764 $125 Welder Torches $100.00 Electrical 1/2HP 230/460V WITH BENCH and town sewer SR SUNTOUR Battery Charger 1725RPM, 56 Frame Model CLP153S TIRE SIZE 700X38C Material TWO END TABLES Toolbox HOMEMADE PINE $29,750 $30 Original price $2,675 CROSSROADS Industrial, Commercial, Many Other Items (508) 612-9263 $125/EACH COFFEE TABLE Asking $900 (negotiable) NEW AVENIR SEAT Residential 5HP, 230/460V AND TWO END TABLES **************** SHIMANO REVOSHIFTS Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Call 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 508-765-1514 SPEED ODOMETER & MORE SOFA TABLE $100.00 Relays, Coils, Overloads, (508) 829-5403 $100 257 COLLECTIBLES MINT CONDITION Fuses, Breakers, Meters, $150 A MUST SEE ANTIQUE LAMP JUG 100 GENERAL Punches, Pipe-Benders. GARMIN GPS 12XL 5HP, 230/460V Beautiful ASKING $300 $40.00 Personal Navigator, 12 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC CAROUSEL COLLECTION, or best offer ALL VERY GOOD New Recessed Troffer channel receiver, $100 105 BULLETIN BOARD includes complete 13 piece CALL (508) 347-3145 CONDITION ANTIQUE CROQUET SET FM Menagerie. Flourescent 3-Tube moving map graphics, Four Stall Horse Barn 4 Motor Speed Controls $40.00 Proceeds for charity. T-8 277V Fixtures backlit display for BLUE BIRD BOXES FULL-SIZE AERO BED Hitachi J100, 400/460V For Rent Value over $1,000. Get your boxes ready Enclosed night use. Like New, NEVER USED Best Offer SMALL COFFEE TABLE Sacrifice at $525, firm. now for Early Spring! $56 Each Perfect for Hunters Ten Years Old $35.00 Must take all. $5 Each $75 Call 5pm-8:30pm and Boaters, Call 5pm-8:30pm Big Stalls & Huge Loft Woodstock asking $150 Nice, Big Turnout Pasture Serious inquiries ONLY. (508)867-6546 508-867-6546 ELECTRIC BASE BOARD (860)481-9003 WOMEN’S BOWLING or best offer $200/stall or Call: (860) 774-7194. $25.00 or BALL (508)347-3145 Whole Barn for $700 Leave message. teristohlberg Please text (508) 615-1246 FOR SALE & BAG @yahoo.com HANDICAPPED SCOOTER ************ DROP LEAF CART 4 CYCLE BOX STOCK $35 with 2 brand new batteries MOVING ESTATE $50.00 130 YARD SALES Just in Time for BOWRIDR CLONE MOTOR- ALUMINUM FOLDING SALE FLEA MARKET SELLERS Christmas!! 1988 18 Ft WITH NORAM CLUTCH- PRICES NEGOTIABLE RAMP SWORD SET 20 years of very good Inboard/outboard,V6 MOTOR MOUNT 58T 59T 60T Tools, Compressor, $800.00 $50.00 items clearing out house 84 Piece Avon Cape Cod GEARS Electronics, Electric engine, interior re-done but don’t want hassle of Collection, Trailer seats 8-10 2-BOTTLES OF OIL FOR MORE Keyboards and INFORMATION AND LIFT CHAIR END TABLE W/DRAWER yard sale come and Dinnerware and More, $2750 Accessories, Kitchen In Great Condition! ASKING $800.00 Light Blue $60.00 make an offer ! Call PICTURES $275.00 Items, Some Furniture, CALL AFTER 4PM Best one gets it all! (508)667-9249 CALL plus Much More! END TABLE W/ TWO Best offer over $500 (860) 315-4509 Cash only! (508) 892-1679 CANADIAN PINE HUTCH DRAWERS (508)943-0169 (508) 885-7372 $225.00 Please Call Brand new For Sale For Sale $50.00 (508) 885-2055 265 FUEL/WOOD GENERAL ELECTRIC CAP FOR 8’ TenPoint Handicap 14 cu. ft. 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275 FLEA MARKET 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 750 CAMPERS/ 700 AUTOMOTIVE 2000 Saturn Sc-2 Dodge 1500 pickup. 98’ TRAILERS DUDLEY INDOOR 3-door coupe, 5 speed 110,000 Miles For Sale FLEA MARKET 2008 Toyota Corolla Great commuter car $950.00 2013 18’ SKYCAT Standard shift, 265,000 Terrific gas mileage 8 Mill St HYBRID CAMPER highway miles, still going! New tires, MP3 radio Ford Wind Star 01’ Dudley, MA 143,000 Miles Tub/shower, micro, air Well maintained. 173,000 miles Too much to list! We need a larger car. $1100.00 Ideal car for high school Still new, smoke free EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY $5,500 negotiable. or college Call (508)779-0194 $8,500 firm LOTS OF NEW VENDORS $2000 or BO 1978 Thunderbird Coupe Call 860-963-2616 860-935-9154 for more details $ave Money Buying, Dual Exhaust, Rust-free, 89K FOR SALE Make Money $elling $8,950 1990 Corvette Hatchback 760 VANS/TRUCKS CPE Dudleyflea.com (978) 760-3453 2009 HYUNDAI GLS 1992 GMC (800) 551-7767 After 7:30pm SONATA SEDAN T-Tops, All Original, One-Owner Color Red with Black Interior Diesel Truck COME JOIN US 6 Cylinders, Remote Starter, Auto Trans 5.7 Liter V8 UPS Truck-Style, PRIME SELLING SPACES 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 72K Miles 454 HOME 550 MOBILE HOMES Dealer Maintained Aluminum Grumman Body, AVAILABLE 300 HELP WANTED IMPROVEMENT 131,500 miles Shelves. Rebuilt PARK MODEL SNOW TIRES Asking $11,000 Transmission/Motor, 284 LOST & FOUND TRAILER Call (508) 335-0335 New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Furniture Doctor $7,950 PETS 310 GENERAL HELP 2 Firestone Winterforce, Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Have your furniture 11’ Area Behind Seats WANTED 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH size P215/60R16. (860) 974-9111 Did you find Professionally restored Excellent Condition Large Enclosed Porch Used only 1 month! FOR SALE: your pet? at Reasonable rates. Large Shed $150 14,100GVWR furniture face lifting, 2001 VOLVO V70 I spent over $14,000 the last 2 Or find a home LOOKING FOR painting, striping to Meadowside of Woodstock Call 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX 2.4T years I had it on the road $5,000 or best offer for one? WAITSTAFF Refinishing, A Seasonal Cooperative (860) 933-9458 (Gray) RUNS GOOD, NEEDS WORK caning and repairs. Campground Excellent condition $800 AND KITCHEN 22,600 miles or Call 5pm-8:30pm ANTIQUE DOCTOR 720 CLASSICS HELP Asking $16,500 $11,000 BO 508-867-6546 Daniel Ross For more information 508-641-4606 (860) 963-0200 (508)248-9225 Call Brett 1966 Ford Galaxie APPLY IN PERSON AT: MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1999 CHEVY S10 or (860) 733-2260 500 Convertible (860)382-5410 2007, 2-door VILLAGE PIZZA Black exterior, grey interior Extended Cab, 6-Cylinder, 30 years in business 2011 RED Two-Wheel Drive, Current 487 Main Street Information and Pictures are on 125,000 miles Craigslist under car/trucks HYUNDAI SONATA Good condition Inspection, Runs Good, Needs LET US KNOW!!! Sturbridge, MA owner. $4,200 Some Body Work Please call us so that we (508) 347-8177 500 REAL ESTATE Email Type in 1966 Ford. Excellent Condition, Call 508-867-9106 $700 As Is can take your ad Car is White Four Door, West Brookfield (508) 414-2474 out of the paper... 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Heroes 413-245-9615 Pond View, Interior, Moon Roof, CD Player with Magneto-Hogs Head- $4,400 SERIOUS INTERESTS for More Information Off-street Parking 131,000 Miles Straigntened Pan $4000 Call Nate 401-269-6070 ONLY Heat, Hot Water, Rubbish What’s On $4,000 and Hook-ups Included Call 774-272-2085 (413) 245-9651 (860) 933-4573 745 RECREATIONAL Starting at $895/month Your Mind? No Dogs! www.Connecticuts VEHICLES 768 VEHICLES FOR QuietCorner.com 319 HEALTH CARE PARTS We’d Like CAR FOR SALE 2008 LAREDO PROFESSIONALS Also 34 ft. 5th wheel 2015 Nissan Rogue 2-BEDROOM CAPE 1 owner, in excellent condition 1995 TOYOTA T100 to Know. 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B10 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, December 9, 2016 News Briefs that she does. She’s a team player who DKH names Gunn is dedicated to the respiratory therapy Woodstock Town Hall announces Giving Tree initiative profession and has worked diligently employee of the month in recent years to attain her RRT cer- WOODSTOCK — First Selectman Allan D. Walker Jr. has announced the tification. Lynne epitomizes all that a Woodstock Town Hall is once again sponsoring our annual Giving Tree to PUTNAM — Lynne Gunn, registered loyal Day Kimball Hospital employee benefit approximately 65 Woodstock senior citizens and veterans in need this respiratory thera- should be.” holiday season. pist (RRT), has been Upon learning about being named The Agent for the Elderly, Recreation named employ- employee of the month, Gunn said, “I Department, and the First Selectman’s ee of the month am honored by this award. Day Kimball office have partnered to organize this for November has a great team of respiratory ther- very necessary project. Citizens inter- by Day Kimball apists; we are colleagues and friends ested in helping out their neighbors Healthcare (DKH). who see more of each other than our should stop by the Town Hall lobby In her role as RRT, families.” and select a tag or two. Items request- she treats patients When asked what she likes most ed include women’s socks, knit hats, with health care about her job, she said, “I enjoy helping bath towels, washcloths, hand or issues affecting the patients feel better and listening to their body lotions, liquid or bar soap, laun- cardiopulmonary Lynne Gunn stories.” dry detergent, coffee and tea, puzzle system including Gunn became a CRT (NBRC) through books, toothpaste, shampoo, dish deter- asthma, emphyse- Windham Hospital’s Respiratory gent, $10 Walmart Gift cards, books ma, pneumonia, cardiovascular disor- Certified Program in 1993. She attend- of stamps, small flashlights, batteries, ders, and trauma. ed Manchester Community College, blankets and other personal care and Gunn began her career some 23 years Manchester, CT as well as Charter Oak household items. ago working as a certified respira- State College, New Britain, CT where The deadline for these unwrapped tory therapist (CRT) at Day Kimball she received her NBRC RRT certifica- contributions is Dec. 16, so that items Hospital. Since then she has worked at a tion in 2014. She grew up in Ellington, can be packaged and delivered in time number of Connecticut hospitals, most and now lives in Ashford. In her spare for the holidays. Questions about this recently returning to DKH where she time, Gunn enjoys working on remod- initiative should be directed to the First has been working as an RRT since 2014. eling projects around her home and Selectman’s Office at 860-928-0208, ext. According to Elizabeth Favreau, caring for her pets, including three 310. director of critical care, “Lynne takes dogs and four cats, most of which Gunn Courtesy photo great care of her patients and is kind, adopted from rescue shelters. caring, attentive, and competent in all

lighting for the show. ACT students perform to full house at ACT Principal Sarah Mallory watched the pre-performance activities with a smile on Capitol Theater her face. “The theater production team did such a WILLIMANTIC — EASTCONN’s Arts at the great job. Isn’t the set beautiful?” she said. Capitol Theater (ACT) magnet high school was full ACT’s first performance of “Sister Act” the of laughter on Friday morning, as ACT students night before drew 90 audience members from performed the musical comedy, Sister Act, for peers across the region, Mallory said. from EASTCONN’s Quinebaug Middle College “The show has been very well received,” (QMC) magnet high school and EASTCONN’s clin- said Sister Act Director and ACT drama coach ical day treatment programs. The production took Sandra Evans-Abbott. “The students always place in ACT’s 140-seat theater, complete with stu- surprise me when they are finally in front of dent-designed, colorful sets, costumes, as well as an audience. I am so proud of them.” singing and dancing that would rival many profes- The cast and production crew totaled 23 sional productions. students, including the stage manager, seven Performing for a full house, students took to the technical supports and 15 actors. Just before stage and delivered a performance that they have the performance, walking through ACT’s Courtesy photo been perfecting since the first day of class in August halls, it was clear that Sister Act was a school- 2016. wide effort. Students in costume design con- The attached photo depicts a scene from the performance, set in the convent where the main character is sent to keep her safe. “In reality, these students have been training structed many costumes from scratch, in addi- vocally and in acting since the first day they stepped tion to providing some last-minute hemming friends. foot in ACT as student,” said ACT music teacher services. Nearly 30 students, spread over 10 classes, ACT is recruiting students now for its 2017-2018 Katherine Popovic. lent a hand in the design, construction and installa- school year. Visit www.eastconn.org/act to learn Walking into the ACT theater, the audience was tion of the set. more, or call 860-465-5636 to get more information, or immediately swept into the storyline, as a large, stu- Based on the popular 1992 film by the same name, schedule a shadow day. dent-constructed set, commanded the stage. The set featuring comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, the stage ACT is a public, rigorous, arts-integrated mag- was designed to mimic a cathedral interior, complete version opened on Broadway in April 2011. “Sister net high school located in bustling, downtown with stained glass panels. Incense burned on the Act” was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Willimantic. ACT is administered by EASTCONN, periphery, immersing the audience in what felt like Best Musical. a public, non-profit, Regional Educational Service an authentic church experience. As Act One ended at the Capitol Theater on Friday Center that has been serving the education needs of Student actors gathered onstage just before show morning, many student members of the audience northeastern Connecticut schools and communities time to warm up their voices with harmony drills, stood to applaud. Students were overheard recap- since 1980. www.eastconn.org. facial stretches and articulation. Lights flickered ping the most humorous parts of the show with their and dimmed as technical support students prepared Villager Newspapers COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT “Shining a light on community events”

Now through January 9 December 11, Sun., 7pm December 14, Wed., 10am-12pm December 17, Sat. 2-3:30 pm Thompson Public Library, Thompson VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, Experience Mom to Mom at the Woodstock Evangeli- Cookies and Cocoa with Santa: The Winter Student Art Showcase By: Thomp- a candlelit Christmas straight from the cal Covenant Church – young moms meet Eastford Holiday Celebration will be held son Public School Art Students, On view 1800s. Enjoy the classic decorations, together for quality Biblical instruction at the Charlie Brown Campground on through January 9 seasonal music, reading of the Christmas in parenting, small group discussion and Rte 198. The event is sponsored by the www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org story, costumed church members and interaction with mentor moms. Community Eastford Recreation Commission. The 860-923-9779 warm cider to end the evening! Westfield moms welcome! Free childcare is available celebration includes cookie decorating, Congregational Church, 210 Main St, Dan- through age 5. 24 Child Hill Road, Wood- crafts for all ages, and live holiday music December 10, Sat., 9:30am ielson, A Victorian Christmas Eve is at 9 stock. Register at woodstockcovenant.org. by the Ashford Babcock Band. The event Book Club at the Bracken Memorial p.m. in the sanctuary Any questions, call 860-928-0486. is free and non perishable food donations Library in Woodstock. We will be talking are welcome. Bring your camera to about A Redbird Christmas by Fannie December 11, Sun., 7pm December 14, 10-11:00am photograph your child’s visit with Santa. Flagg. This is a great book, if you are An Evening of Lessons & Carols, Clark Holiday Story Time at The Killingly Li- looking for fun holiday read! Memorial Chapel, Pomfret School brary -Come and join us for this fun and December 17, Sat., 9am-2pm relaxing holiday story celebration. We will Our Lady of La Salette Church, Rte. 6, December 10, Sat., 9am-2pm December 11, Sun., 7-10:30am sing songs, read stories and have a special Brooklyn, HOLIDAY COOKIE SALE, The American Legion Post 67, North The American Legion Post 67, N. Gros. snack! For ages 1-5 years. No registration Sold By The Pound, BASKET RAFFLE Grosvenordale. Holiday Gift Fair. Do your Dale, ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST, required! ALSO, In the church basement gift shopping among unique crafters, arti- Includes scrambled eggs, homefries, ba- sans, & home party dealers. Door prizes, con, sausage, ham, hash , sausage & gravy, December 15, 5-6:30 December 17, Sat., 10am Raffles, & Food all day! beans & kielbasa, french toast, pancakes, for Ages 4-10 years - Holiday Craft Night Cookbook Club―Cookie Swap using belgian waffles & omelets. Proceeds ben- at The Killingly Library, Sponsored by the Taste of Home Cookies: 623 Irresistible December 10, Sat., 8am-2pm efit TMS Project Graduation. Friends of Killingly Public Library, our Delights. We’ll be doing a Yankee Swap Holiday Craft Fair, Canterbury Community annual Holiday Craft Night is back! Come too! Bracken Memorial Library, 57 Acade- Center, Many vendors with handcrafted December 13, Tues., 10:30am-11:15am have some fun with some holiday crafts! my Road, Woodstock. items - This is a Paddle for a Cure Event The Pomfret Senior Center is offering Tai They make great gifts or decorations! that benefits Day Kimball Oncology Dept. Chi for core strength and balance. Open Don’t forget to bring a container to store Killingly Conservation Commission En- “money raised here, stays here” to all area seniors. This is a free program, your creations. Refreshments! 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Bring a toy or cash donation for share, potluck style! Open to all area se- ities that merit recognition. If you have a the Tommy Toy Fund and take a picture niors. 860-928-7459 December 16, Fri., noon-8pm person in mind, send letter to Environmen- with Santa Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will tal Award, Killingly Planning Dept, 172 December 14, Wed., 12:30pm hold a Friday fish fry in the Knights Hall, Main St., PO Box 6000, Killingly 06239, December 11, Sun., 1-2:30pm Movie- “Uncle Buck.” Open to all area 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenor- or email [email protected] TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn Adventure seniors. 860-928-7459 The Center is locat- dale. Fish and chips ($10); baked haddock – UConn’s Horsebarn Hill Holiday, 3636 ed at 207 Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) or bay scallops ($11); fried clams ($14); Horsebarn Hill Rd. Ext. (meet at UConn in Pomfret. combo platters ($14-17), and more. 860- Dairy Barn), Storrs, Follow the Animal 923-2967, [email protected]. Trail! 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