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245 Shopping Days till Christmas. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, April 26, 2019 Serving Thompson since 2005 Complimentary to homes by request Killingly man busted OUT AT SECOND on drug charges KILLINGLY — On Monday, April 22, at approximate- ly 9:45 p.m. members of the Connecticut State Police Troop D – Quality of Life Task Force Courtesy photos were assigned Keith Quinones to assist the Connecticut Department of Corrections – Parole Division with a compliance check on Keith “Silk” Quinones. Quinones, 34, lives at 261 Coomer Hill Road in Killingly. When parole officers entered the house, a large bag of crack cocaine was spotted, in plain Charlie Lentz photo view, on top of a cabinet. A further DAYVILLE — Woodstock Academy’s Hannah Burgess gets set to tag out Killingly check of Quinones’s room turned up High’s Karly Seiffert at second base on Tuesday, April 23, at Killingly High. High a digital scale, packaging materials school sports coverage begins on page B-1 of The Villager sports section. and a cell phone. The crack cocaine weighed approximately 100 grams. Parole turned all items of evidence over to members of the Quality of Life Task Force where it was entered into evidence at Troop D. QLTF Troopers placed Quinones under arrest and Seized cracked cocaine A real package deal transported him back to Troop D where he was processed and charged with Members of the Connecticut State possession of narcotics, Possession of AMELIA MCDADE narcotics with intent to sell, and oper- Police are committed to combating FOR THE VILLAGER ating a drug factory. Quinones was drug activity in the “Quiet Corner” released on a $50,000 non/surety bond and anyone with information regard- PUTNAM — On any given day there and turned over to Parole Officers who ing the illegal sale of narcotics and /or are over 4,000 kids in foster care in the remanded him back into the custo- synthetic marijuana are encouraged state of Connecticut. What happens to dy of the Department of Corrections. to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous college-aged kids that never get adopt- Quinones is scheduled to appear in Tips Hotline at (860) 779-4950 or mes- ed? What kind of support systems do Danielson Superior Court on May 15 sage the QLTF Facebook page. they have in place? These questions for the charges. aren’t asked every day but it was a set of questions that crossed Kassie Prather’s mind. The next question she asked herself is what could she do to help? FIRST VISIT WITH EASTER BUNNY Kassie decided that with the sup- port of her church that helping even just a few students was possible. She researched the issue, contacting the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. “After reaching out to the main office in Hartford and explaining our hopes for the project, we were con- nected with a local DCF branch to get Amelia McDade photo the ball rolling. They chose schools Kassie Prather with care packages. with whom they wanted to strengthen existing support on campus for foster this love, to show those without fami- youth,” Prather said. lies that there is a home for them in the Prather then asked members of her heart of God,” said Prather. “College is church, Green Valley Crossing in a particularly emotional season, and Putnam, to sign up to make care pack- watching their friends receive finals ages for the college students. Forty- week care packages from home is just five students were assigned volunteers one more reminder of their solo sta- willing to make packages. Families tus. We’re speaking into that tender were given information such as the place in a practical way that affirms major, gender, year, and hobbies of the worth of each student, to let them their assigned child. know that they’re seen and wanted.” Working to meet their deadline goal Building upon their hugely success- of April 21 members got really creative ful trial run, Kassie hopes to make with their care packages. Some of the this a regular rhythm at Green Valley care packages were contained in boxes, in the future. She is extremely grate- while others used bags or laundry ful for the efforts of the volunteers baskets. Each package was uniquely and the kindness that has been shown stuffed with snacks, gift cards, games, by so many people in and around and a variety of goods depending on the community at her congregation. the information provided. Prather hopes that by spreading the Green Valley Crossing has been the word, she could potentially gain more only church in the state of Connecticut volunteers, which would allow the pro- to partner up with DCF on such a pro- gram to expand and help more stu- gram. dents know that they are truly cared Karen Butera photo “DCF works with the people Jesus about. She also hopes that everyone enjoys the packages and does extreme- BROOKLYN — The Easter Bunny greets Evelyn Ploof right before an Easter egg hunt on runs toward: the lonely, the over- April 20 at Brooklyn Middle School. looked, the outsiders, the functional ly well on their final exams. orphans. Christians are called to echo Sweet victory Olivia Richman photo DAYVILLE — These winning cupcakes were prepared by Woodstock Academy students and were judged the best design in a competition at Killingly High School on April 11. More photos on page 10. “We love decorating,” said Sarah Stevens and Tessa Gould, of KHS. A2 • Friday, April 26, 2019 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Brooklyn breakfast with Easter Bunny and egg hunt BROOKLYN — Brooklyn celebrat- ed Easter for residents on April 20 at Brooklyn Middle School. The day start- ed off with a delicious breakfast cooked by The Danielson Lions. “Mr. Magic”, Rich Rothstein of Norwich presented a magic act. The Easter Bunny was on hand for photos. Ferdinand the 9-year- old African Land Tortoise made a guest appearance, with the morning finishing up with an Easter egg hunt. Karen Butera photos From left, Joshua Lohbush, Volunteer, Bucky Lohbush-Brooklyn Recreation Director, JoAnn Lohbush-Recreation Assistant and Lisa Lindia-Staff. Dave Laprise and wife Jessica take their children Eyvette and Trent to visit the Easter Bunny. Mr. Magic performs magic acts. From left, Naomi Bailey, Caleb Perry and From left, Miranda Freeman, daughter Charlotte, Katie Stevens and son Adrian enjoy break- Margaret Swagger face paints a bunny on Dylan Bailey visit with Ferdinad the African fast. Charlotte Mioduszewski. Land Tortoise. THE SIDING STORE INC. Siding • Roofing • Windows • Decks • Sunrooms SPRING SPECIALS AFFORDABLE! NOW IN EFFECT $$$$ Financing available to qualified customers! We take pride thesidingstoreinc.com in our customer 860.423.7771 860.963.9035 service! 860.886.1718 860.564.7088 References Galore • Fully Licensed • Senior Discounts • Lead Safe The Easter Egg hunt gets started Fight Opioid Addiction. You can make DRUG-FREE PAIN MANAGEMENT choices in 2019. Alexandra Fandetti-Robin, D.C. 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