Vol. IX, No. 16 Complimentary to homes by request (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2014

THIS WEEK’S Lieutenants talk police consolidation with NECCOG QUOTE OFFICIALS HAVE THEIR SAY ON ISSUES PLAGUING RECENT CHANGES

“Things won are BY JASON BLEAU ian dispatchers from each and current Troop C of the desk trooper at the done; joy’s soul lies VILLAGER STAFF WRITER of the barracks in eastern Commanding Officer barracks during business in the doing.” KILLINGLY — Connecticut to one loca- Lieutenant Cliff Labbe hours to serve those who Representatives of the tion, the Troop C Barracks spoke at NECCOG head- need assistance at the in Tolland. The change quarters in a detailed pres- building. William Shakespeare member towns of the Northeastern Connecticut drew criticism from both entation of the changes According to Smith, Council of Governments residents and state offi- that have been made, fol- research over a three- (NECCOG) gathered on cials, with the Troop D lowed by a question-and- month period showed why Friday, Dec. 20, to hear a shift garnering a lot of answer session where local locals and officials have presentation from repre- attention due to its large elected officials had their been concerned about the sentatives of the Troop D amounts of walk-in cases chances to state their con- limited access of the bar- INSIDE and Troop C Barracks of and the limited access to cerns. racks. Around 600 walk-ins the Connecticut State the barracks that the In recent months, Troop were recorded over that A8-10— OPINION Police concerning the change caused. D has been criticized for time, a number Smith said Jason Bleau photos In an attempt to quell B1 — SPORTS recently imposed dispatch long waiting times at the is dramatically higher Former Troop D officer and consolidation. fears associated with the barracks for those wishing than any other State Police B5 — REAL ESTATE Commanding Officer of Troop Last September, the change and to keep offi- to talk to troopers or barracks in the entire B5 — LEGALS C Lieutenant Cliff Labbe made State Police enacted a cials informed, Lieutenant access information inside state. He added that those the trek to Killingly to talk change in line with shifts Scott Smith, the command- the building on Westcott walk-ins come to the Troop B6— OBITS with members of NECCOG. made in the western part ing officer at Troop D, and Road in Danielson, eventu- of the state, moving civil- former Troop D trooper ally leading to the return B7 — CLASSIFIEDS Please Read NECCOG, page A13

LOCAL THE FIRST BABY Businesses see benefits of shop local movement

BY JASON BLEAU in downtown Danielson, VILLAGER STAFF WRITER local retailers and busi- The Christmas season ness owners have report- is always a big deal for ed having very successful Woodstock Academy “big box” stores like shopping seasons as resi- Walmart, Target and dents of the Quiet Corner, at OSV other retailers. and those in surrounding However, in recent communities, have taken Page A3 years, a “shop local” to embracing local busi- movement has gained nesses over national retail SPORTS steam, and the recent hol- chains. iday shopping rush One of the most popular proved to be a success for local retail stores around local merchants as well Christmas time is, of this past season. course, The Christmas From the back roads of Woodstock to Main Street Please Read LOCAL, page A13 The sidewalk

600th Career Coaching shuffle Victory for Falzarano OFFICIALS WORKING OUT TRANSFER Page B1 Courtesy photos OF SIDEWALK JURISDICTION

PUTNAM — Born to Putnam residents Alicia Holmes and BY JASON BLEAU Street Investment Fund to VILLAGER STAFF WRITER POTTING SHED Ramone Garcia, baby boy help revitalize Main Xavier Garcia was the first DANIELSON — The Street by performing side- PAGE A5 baby delivered in the new year town of Killingly is look- walk improvements and at Day Kimball Hospital. He ing ahead in early 2014 adding lighting and other FINANCIAL FOCUS was delivered at 1:59 a.m. on with work slated to be fixtures to beautify down- Jan. 1. done on the sidewalks town. Before all that could PAGE A7 throughout the central be done, the town had to business district, includ- resolve one major road- ing Main Street. block — the jurisdiction of In early September the those sidewalks. town learned it would be According to Town receiving a $500,000 grant through the state’s Main Please Read SIDEWALK, page A14 Probate Court future up in the air Visit our website with your smart phone or tablet device! Just scan the “QR code” PRESSURE BUILDS TO FIND NEW HOME below with your device and instantly be linked to our AS BUDGET SEASON LOOMS website, www.villagernews- papers.com, where you can BY JASON BLEAU Putnam, Pomfret, and spacious to satisfy the read the PDF versions of VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Woodstock and needs of clients, and in our newspapers! It’s as easy The jury is still out on Thompson, and after state mid-2013 started a process as that! the relocation of the consolidation efforts led to move the Court to the Jason Bleau photo to the formation of the Clifford B. Green Northeast District Representative of towns in the jurisdiction of the Northeast Probate Court, as officials district in 2011, Building in Brooklyn, District Probate Court talk with Judge Leah Schad about the from the seven municipal- Thompson offered to which was eventually options available for moving the Court. ities it covers continue to house the court, free of turned down by the pub- work toward securing a any rent from the dis- lic after a petition process new home for the Court, trict’s town, during a time and implementation of a option that has come her approached by a realtor in currently housed in the when special needs and new ordinance forced it to way on Dec. 20 during a Putnam about a location Thompson Town Hall. the future of the Court go before the taxpayers meeting with representa- that looked wonderful,” The district includes was still a mystery. for approval. tives of the district towns. said Schad. “For reasons the towns of Ashford, The Court is now seek- Judge of Probate Leah “The last time we were Eastford, Brooklyn, ing a space more private Schad presented a new together, I had been Please Read COURT, page A14 A2 • Friday, January 10, 2014 PUTNAM VILLAGER The Keystone building fire of 1970

Happy New Year, everyone! Street-Main Street in Danielson, sub-zero temperatures (Jan. 4). I also remember cold winters It’s hard to believe that it’s KILLINGLY about which I’ve been writing, was Marilyn Labbe said that it was 5 during the late 1970’s or 1980’s. already 2014. How many of you one of the town’s earliest industri- below at her house in Moosup and When my children were young, we remember Buddy’s/Buddies’s AT 300 al sites? During the 18th century WINY Radio in Putnam reported 6 would drive to Pennsylvania Tavern, which once stood on the James Danielson had a gristmill below at 7 a.m. Brrr! Of course, between Christmas and New lower end of Main Street in on the Five Mile River. What I that’s warm compared to the 20 Year’s to visit with both families. Danielson where George’s Galley MARGARET found most intriguing was that below that my sister-in-law had in One year the temperatures were is now located? A few weeks ago, WEAVER William Danielson, who would Concord, N.H. If you like folklore, bitter cold with highs in the single Val Cooke was busy looking up become a colonel in the local mili- you might like to hope that the digits and below zero tempera- information on the business in tia during the Revolution, had an “wooly bear” caterpillars that I tures at night. I think that was the response to a query. Being a curi- iron works in the vicinity of pres- saw last fall will be right and our year we spent one night then ous person, I had to stop and see ty of a stairway leading to the ent-day George’s Galley by 1770. I weather will soon change for the turned around and came home what she was finding. apartments on the upper floors. … like to visualize items being made better. The ones I saw had black because we were worried about The earliest entry for the busi- Destroyed in the blaze were two there that would help the colonies stripes at the beginning and end the pipes freezing. My brother-in- ness in Natalie Coolidge’s ground-floor businesses, Buddy’s in the struggle for freedom from and a nice good-sized brown mid- law ended up dropping a light bulb Killingly Business Encyclopedia Tavern owned by Robert Streich Great Britain. Perhaps it even pro- dle. Wishful thinking! However, down in the pump house at my in- was from the May 5, 1950 Windham and Ye Old Washboard self-service duced a few cannon balls. the days are getting longer. laws to help keep the pump from County Transcript. Both the 1954 laundry, owned by Joseph Shiman That iron works underwent a When the weather turns, I peri- freezing. I’m sure many of you and 1957 Danielson/Brooklyn of Canterbury.” number of changes in ownership odically like to refer back to “The also have memories of cold win- Directories listed Arthur Morin as Also damaged in the fire was and eventually became part of the Diaries of Dr. Hill, 1851-1896,” edit- ters from days gone by.Please take the owner. Buddy’s met an unfor- Bargain Supply Company, Harold Danielson Manufacturing ed by Marcella Pasay, since I time to share them. tunate demise during a devastat- Blumenthal proprietor. Company, which opened a cotton remember seeing numerous I’ve mentally begun compiling a ing fire 44 years ago this month. “Pete’s Lunch, located in the mill on the opposite side of the weather entries, including some list of topics for future Villager The following are extracts from building adjacent to the destroyed street in 1810. A house William about frigid stretches. One such articles. If you have memories the Jan. 15, 1970 Windham County structure and an apartment above Danielson had constructed after period apparently gripped the you’d care to share or topics you’re Transcript. suffered broken windows and the Revolution is still standing on region the end of 1872 and the interested in, please let me know “Over 100 Firemen Battle Blaze; some water damage. The near-zero the west side of Maple Street beginning of 1873. by e-mailing me or by contacting Police Save Several Lives. temperatures turned the water across from the old mill. For a “Sunday, December 29. Pleasant the Killingly Historical Center. Spontaneous action and deeds of streaming from the fire hoses into photo see “Images of America but not so cold as it has been for heroism prevented a disaster from ice almost as soon as it hit the air Killingly,” by Natalie L. Coolidge ten days past. The mercury has Margaret M. Weaver is the becoming a tragedy in the early and a heavy coat of ice built up in and Robert A. Spencer, p. 9. been at zero most of the time and Killingly Municipal Historian. For morning hours of Friday,January the street, on buildings and fire- Did you pick up on the reference but little above and has been as low additional information visit the 9, when the Keystone building on fighting apparatus and even the to the bitter cold in the article as -6 degrees. Good sleighing.” Killingly Historical Center Main Street was destroyed by fire, firefighters themselves.” about the Keystone block fire? I’m Then on Jan. 17, 1873 there was Wednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 leaving twelve persons homeless For a photo of the fire-ravaged typing this the morning of our hard rain. Late January brought p.m. (or by appointment), visit and several business establish- block see “Images of America “blizzard” and projected bone- more cold weather — Friday, Jan. www.killinglyhistory.org, or call ments wiped out. It was at approx- Killingly Revisited,” by Natalie L. chilling temperatures. That 31: “Pleasant all day. Cold. 860-779-7250. Margaret Weaver may imately 2:15 a.m. that veteran Coolidge, p. 54. brought to mind what Claire and Mercury -20 degrees at 4 a.m. The be reached at Danielson Police Officer Joseph “Harold Blumenthal was able to Ted Sabourin had told me about coldest night since Jan. 17, 1837. [email protected]. Pockoski was alerted by an salvage a portion of his stock and the day they were married — Jan. Milder tonight. Mercury +12 Note: Neither the Killingly unidentified passing motorist of made plans to reopen his business 15, 1955. It was 18 below, and that degrees with hazy atmosphere.” Historical Center nor I have Caller smoke coming from the three in the former S&S Electronics evening it also snowed (several Hopefully we’ll see nothing like ID. Please leave your name and story business apartment build- Store at the opposite end of Main conversations; latest 1/3/14). that! I cannot imagine thinking phone number when calling. ing…Chief Burgess said the fire Street, opposite the Town Hall.” Next day — well, I’m shivering that a day with 20 below tempera- Thank you. apparently broke out in the vicini- How many of you know that the in my shoes with this morning’s tures was a pleasant one! area near present-day Water NEWS BRIEF VILLAGER ALMANAC where individuals, families, and small businesses can Access Health CT enrollment fairs coming get financial help with their health care coverage costs, if they qualify. QUOTATION OF THE WEEK to area Access Health CT was established to meet the require- ments of the federal Health Care Reform law (or The Access Community Action Agency has been cer- Affordable Care Act), which requires that states have a tified through Access Health CT to help uninsured resi- “health insurance exchange” (or marketplace) in place “Troop D is a unique place. It’s in the dents in Tolland and Windham counties enroll in health by Oct. 1, 2013. care coverage. Enrollment fairs will be held at the following loca- downtown area and for years and years, This month Access has scheduled enrollment fairs at tions, dates and times. A number of trained and certi- people have been comfortable going in there locations throughout the region to offer in-person fied assisters will be on hand to help with the enroll- enrollment assistance. ment process. Please call 860 450-7400 to make an and feel free to walk in and talk with Access Health CT is Connecticut’s official health appointment. insurance marketplace. It offers Connecticut residents • Jan. 11: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rockville Learning Center, troopers. My troop is a quarter mile off the and small employers a range of qualified health care 33 West Main St., Rockville highway and we rarely get walk-ins, so it’s coverage options from health insurance carriers and • Jan. 14: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stafford Library, 10 public health care programs. You can get the coverage Levinthal Road, Stafford Springs a bit different — people just feel comfort- you need online, over the phone or in person. • Jan. 15: 4-7 p.m. Plainfield Senior Center, 8 Access Health CT is also the only place in Connecticut Community Ave., Plainfield able walking into Troop D.” • Jan. 20: 2-7 p.m. TEEG, 15 Thatcher Road, North Grosvenordale - Former Troop D trooper and current Troop C Commanding • Jan. 21: 2-7 p.m. Access Agency,1315 Main Officer Lieutenant Cliff Labbe, speaking at a recent NECCOG St., Willimantic meeting about the uniqueness of the State Police Troop D bar- • Jan. 25: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rockville racks in Danielson. 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WOODSTOCK HILL SINGERS PERFORM AT OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE AACCURACYCCURACY WWAATCHTCH BY JASON BLEAU VILLAGER STAFF WRITER The Putnam Villager is commit- STURBRIDGE, Mass. — Melting snow ted to accuracy in all its news covered the ground and candles bordered reports. Although numerous safe- the walkways of Old Sturbridge Village on guards are in place to ensure accu- Friday,Dec. 20, as the popular attraction cel- rate reporting, mistakes can occur. ebrated “Christmas by Candlelight,” a Confirmed fact errors will be cor- month-long event that allowed spectators to rected at the top right hand corner tour the grounds with nothing but candles of page A3 in a timely manner. and some residual lighting from buildings to If you find a mistake, call lead the way. (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- This night was special, at least for the res- ness hours. During non-business idents of northeastern Connecticut, as a hours, leave a message in the edi- group of their own took center stage as one tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will of many special acts entertaining visitors throughout the grounds. return your phone call. The Woodstock Hill Singers, of Woodstock Academy, became the center of attention as they filed into the Center Meetinghouse to entertain visitors from all over New England with holiday tunes. Amy Ranta, the conductor of the PUBLIC MEETINGS Woodstock Hill Singers, said this was at Jason Bleau photo least the eighth time the student singing The Woodstock Hill Singers belt out a classic Christmas song in the Center Meetinghouse of Old group had made an appearance at Old Sturbridge Village. Sturbridge Village, but each time, it’s some- PUTNAM thing different than what we’ve done and senior this year and it’s really sad I won’t be thing special for her and her students to sometimes throw in some seasonal tunes able to do it again next year, but it’s quite experience. not necessarily focused on Christmas. We possibly the best part of the holiday season TUESDAY, JAN. 14 “Certainly, it’s a great honor to be invited try to shake things up every year.” for me.” back year after year,” said Ranta. “It’s the For the students involved in the perform- For Ranta, seeing her students perform at gig that we look forward to the most during Redevelopment Commission, 8 a.m., ance, showing their talents and sharing a venue that holds a lot of personal signifi- the winter season — a lot of people say Town Hall their music at Old Sturbridge Village was cance to her makes it all worth the time and ‘Thank you’ and ‘Good job,’ and it’s all real- Economic Development Commission, truly a special experience. Austin Stone, a effort. She revealed that she had visited Old ly moving to see how [the students’] music 8:30 a.m., Town Hall two-year veteran of the Woodstock Hill Sturbridge Village with her sister as chil- touches the lives of other people.” Singers, sang a solo during the show and dren many times and takes a lot of pride in Ranta added that when approaching the said singing at Old Sturbridge Village was a being such a big part of the attractions holi- WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15 challenge of picking notable Christmas- great opportunity for all the Hill Singers. day festivities. themed songs to perform while also respect- “It’s very awesome,” Stone said. “We’re “It became something we always looked ing the historic feel of Old Sturbridge Zoning & Aquifer Protection 7 p.m., Town used to singing in our concert hall but a dif- forward to [as children], so thinking back to Village, the group tries to stick to the clas- Hall ferent setting hikes up the energy. It’s awe- being here as a patron and today being invit- sics that everyone knows and she explores some to not only be able to sing a solo and ed here as a special guest, that really holds a variations on classical songs that offer a dif- show my skills but to also show how closely special place in my heart,” she said. ferent twist visitors might not expect. we work together as a group as well.” When asked about the work that goes into Jordan Bassett, who sang for the second Jason Bleau may the Old Sturbridge Village performance time at Old Sturbridge Village as a Hill be reached (860) 928- each year, Ranta said, “We’ve been rehears- Singer, said the performance is a highlight 1818, ext. 112, or by e- Liftmaster ing this since August, so there is a lot of of her holiday season. mail at jason@ months worth of rehearsal going into this – “It’s really nice to be able to share our villagernew 1/2 hp chain drive opener we have our standards, we will try some- music with everyone,” Bassett said. “I’m a papers.com. starting at $270.00 Steel insulated garage doors (raised panel, Sales, service and installation of and Assister Outreach Program, said the goal is “to COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL flush or long panel) inc. std track, hardware TEEG selected as assister organization for have community-based organizations with existing rela- garage doors and electric openers & installation starting at $425.00 tionships help the uninsured and underinsured mem- Access Health CT $15.00 bers of their communities with these very personal off any PUTNAM 860-420-8778 decisions about their health coverage.” www.countrysidegaragedoors.comrepair • [email protected] NORTH GROSVENORDALE — The Thompson Victoria Veltri, the state’s Healthcare Advocate, is Ecumenical Empowerment Group (TEEG) has proud to share that the Assister candidates speak over announced that Access Health CT has selected two 32 distinct languages. 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Thompson Recreation, Highway Department and the Community Fire Department sponsor Thompson’s 8th annual

FREE ADMISSION Concert with Bob Bloom “Drumming About You” at the L. P. Faucher Community Room at 5:30! The bonfire will follow with: Judi Jones Hoop Dancing with a ring of fire! Yummy Hot Chocolate & Baked Goods available. WINY will provide musical entertainment! Bring marshmallows to toast by the fire! Bring your skates for skating on the pond! Donations welcome to support TEEG’s private fuel fund. Saturday, January 18, 2014 6:30-8 pm Inclement weather date: Sun., Jan. 19 Join with your community to enjoy the warmth & light of this bonfire and make a wish for the New Year. Phelps Pond, Main Street, No. Grosvenordale (Park in the Library lot & follow the signs.) Questions? Visit www.thompsonrec.org or call Thompson Recreation at 860/923-9440. A4 • Friday, January 10, 2014 PUTNAM VILLAGER Fire displaces family in Thompson PASAY ROAD BLAZE PUTS FOCUS ON GENERATOR SAFETY

BY JASON BLEAU after the power was lost. It was injury, there is a lesson Hayes The device used in the Pasay “First of all, you have to deter- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER improperly installed and back fed wants locals to learn from this. Road residence was a portable mine how you’re going to use THOMPSON — A fire in the electrical system, causing a With his fellow fire marshals generator installed directly into them. If you’re just going to run a Thompson on Sunday, Dec. 29, failure of the electrical outlets in drawing attention to safety with the electrical panel improperly, couple of appliances off them has drawn attention to a safety the walls,” Hayes said. fireplaces, heaters and other which poses a risk to both the res- that’s one thing, but if you’re issue that Thompson Fire The Red Cross stepped in to devices earlier in December, idents of the home and those going to try to power the whole Marshal Rick Hayes is hoping assist the family of four displaced Hayes noted that generators are working on the electrical lines. house through the electrical opens the eyes of locals during from the incident, who have since another silent danger that need to Hayes stated, “A lot of people panel that creates several differ- the winter, and even summer found alternate housing and have be considered year round. are feeding these right into the ent problems. First off, you need months. been provided with emergency “It’s a very big issue,” said electrical panels, which causes a to make sure you have the right The structure fire started at provisions and clothing. Hayes. “The last couple of win- fire danger, but the other danger size generator. You need to make 5:27 p.m., at 86 Pasay Road, not The Community Fire Company, ters have been bad and backup is to the people working on the sure there is a transfer switch long after a power outage struck East Thompson, West Thompson, generators have become very utilities. You’re back feeding the installed by an electrician. The many in Thompson and Putnam. Quinebaug, Attawaugan and East popular. It’s wicked important power lines when people working most important thing is to make The two-story single-family home Putnam fire departments that these generators are on the power lines think they sure you consult a professional.” was not a complete loss, with responded to the scene, where the installed by a licensed electri- killed the lines. You’re feeding Following these simple rules much of the fire damage isolated home was cleared over two hours cian.” them from your house, so these can help prevent a modern con- to the second floor. However, the after the blaze was called in to Generators are used by many workers don’t even know they’re venience from become a major blaze left the home uninhabitable dispatchers. Hayes noted that by during any power outage from a live.” disaster. until repairs take place. 6:30 p.m., the fire was under con- storm or other anomaly, but win- So the question is how can Hayes revealed that the cause trol and cleanup was underway ter and summer have proven to homeowners practice safe habits Jason Bleau may be reached of the fire was directly connected with no injuries to firefighters or see the most use from these with generators to avoid inci- (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail with the preceding outage. members of the family. devices to keep heaters or air con- dents like what occurred on at “The owner of the house While the fire itself did not ditioners operational in times of Pasay Road? Hayes provided an [email protected]. hooked up a temporary generator destroy the home or result in extreme cold or heat, respectively. answer to this question. Putnam making strides on Tech Park project

BY JASON BLEAU ting the roadways and bridge construct- takes effect with the goal set to have the Cutler revealed that the plan is to go out VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ed.” land turned over to the town by Jan. 15. to bid on the bridge and roadway soon, PUTNAM — Putnam Town The entryway is one of two being With the state Department of with hopes that construction will start in Administrator Doug Cutler has confirmed planned for the Technology Park, which Transportation approving the town’s April. With that in mind, he revealed that that a big step has been taken to ensure itself will be the result of years of plan- request to break the non-access line, an the project is on schedule and proceeding the construction of an entryway for the ning and work by town officials and will approval that required several signatures, as planned noting that the land agreement Regional Technology Park and Bridge in play host to the regional YMCA. including Gov. Dannel Malloy’s, the next with Wheelabrator and the agreement to his town will go forward as planned. On Monday, Jan. 6, the Board of step is to move forward with making the break the non-access line were the biggest Recently, the town received word from Selectmen approved the land transfer entryways and the bridge a reality hurdles remaining for the initiative. the Connecticut Department of agreement for 62 acres of property from through several bidding processes. The Technology Park itself has been the Transportation that Putnam has been Wheelabrator which was essential to cre- “We’ve basically broken down the proj- subject of mixed opinions as its construc- granted approval to break a non-access ating an entrance on the west side of the ect into about five different contracts and tion draws near. Some believe the park to line around Interstate 395 at exit 95. The Quinebaug River, an agreement that the first would be the access way on the be superfluous with a lack of interest from non-access line is part of a state regula- Cutler said was required for the state to east side of the Quinebaug River and the surrounding towns to buy into the plan, tion for all interstates that would have pre- grant the town the right of way in the bridge itself,” noted Cutler. “A second con- however Putnam officials continue to vented the town from constructing the access way on the east side of the river. tract will involve the roadway on the west show optimism as the project comes to eastern entryway to the Technology Park The document states that the right of first side of the river and will include the fruition with hopes that other surround- relatively close to exit 95 as planned. refusal issue with a neighbor to the prop- installation of all the infrastructure nec- ing communities will come to embrace the “It’s one of the major things we had to erty is to be resolved before the transfer essary for the sewer, water, telephone and new feature they are bringing to the get accomplished,” said Cutler. “If we did- can take place with the town’s engineers utility needs. The third will involve the region. n’t have the break in the non-access line reviewing maps and utility easements as construction of a sewer lift station to then we wouldn’t have been able to create well as the accuracy of the land descrip- serve the park. A fourth will involve the Jason Bleau may be reached (860) 928- the entrance to the Tech Park at the loca- tion. A review of the gravel agreement provision of water and sewer and the fifth 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at jason@vil- tion and we would have had to change our that Wheelabrator will have with an out- will involve extending the river trail from lagernewspapers.com. plans. It’s very significant in terms of us side firm removing gravel from the site the Farmers Market Pavilion down moving forward, going out to bid and get- must also be in place before the agreement Kennedy Drive.”

NEWS BRIEF

being an exhibiting artist, Ashleigh Kay is First Congregational Silver Circle to host also the Marketing & Outreach coordinator of the Silver Circle Art Center. She has a Church of Pomfret ‘Figurative Exhibit’ BFA in Painting from The Hartford Art School at The University of Hartford, and PUTNAM — The Silver Circle Gallery is has been actively engaged in the local arts proud to announce the upcoming “4th community while exhibiting her work local- Annual Figurative Exhibit” on display Jan. ly and internationally. 17 – March 2. Jacqueline Lucier is a life-long artist Dear Friends, The show will welcome nine local and whose paintings have been on the cover of Since fire destroyed our church building on December 7, we have been overwhelmed regional artists in a public reception on The Gold Pages Directory, the juried 2010 by the outpouring of love and support from the community that surrounds us. This Friday Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m. Annual CT Artists Exhibition at Slater house of worship which stood for 181 years once served as the center of town life was The 4th Annual Figurative Exhibit will Memorial Museum, and on the pages of an the repository of generations of treasured memories. The loss of such an historic feature paintings, drawings and sculpture inspirational book by Michael Barrett. As a building is a shared loss that touches all of us. We are humbled by your kindness and from artists Bud Cook, Nora Ferragatta St. board member of the Northeast CT Art deeply appreciative of the many calls, cards, and gifts you have sent to encourage us Jean, Jean-Paul Jacquet, Ashleigh Kay, Guild, many of Lucier’s paintings have been as we begin the rebuilding process. Jacqueline Lucier, Leila Namin, Sky Power, exhibited throughout the area and hang in Karen Reid, and Nick Swearer. This show numerous homes in New England and We especially want to express sincere thanks to all the firefighters and first responders will provide an opportunity to appreciate Florida. who worked so valiantly so save our building. Your many hard hours of tireless work each artist’s distinctive style and perspec- Leila Namin received a BFA in painting and devotion were a tremendous blessing in the first few hours of our tragedy. Thank tive through exploration of the figure and from the Fine Art University of Tehran, you for keeping everyone safe and for all you did in removing so many items from our its form. Iran and an MFA in painting from building and offices before they were destroyed. Bud Cook is a painter and illustrator liv- Massachusetts College of Art and Design in ing in northeast Connecticut, whose past 2012. Leila uses the figures in her work as By God’s grace we are moving forward one step at a time... leaning on Him and clients include Wizards of the Coast, Dark characters on a mission, lost and discon- listening for His direction. We thank The Pomfret School for their gracious invitation Horse Comics and Image Comics. nected from their space, and part of a silent to use their Chapel for our worship services and for the Town of Pomfret and its “The process of how a piece evolves is act. leaders for making space available to us for many of our other groups and meetings. important to me,” Cook said. “The way a “I want to show the theatricality of a Thank you for the ways you have and will continue to support us as we move forward previous layer helps to define what comes moment — of a scene,” Namin said. to embrace the next chapter of our congregation’s 300 year history. next, yet still shows through in the final “Humans become metaphors, living piece.” through their minds and responding to their Nora Ferragatta St. Jean is an accom- limitations.” With love and great gratitude, plished artist whose extensive traditional Leila is an award-winning painter who The Members of First Congregational Church, Pomfret studies in Italy and the U.S. have led her to was listed in the “6 to watch” by The Boston work for various corporate clients. Nora Globe in August 2012. continues to create new designs and paint- Sky Power is an acclaimed Provincetown, ings in custom oil on canvas/linen, murals, Mass.-based painter who has been an portraits, and reproductions, and displays exhibiting artist since 1974 and has shown An historic church with a timeless message. work in galleries and restaurants through- work in galleries in Provincetown, Boston, out New England, Belgium, and Italy. and Washington, D.C. Power paints contrast- Jean-Paul Jacquet is a painter and a sculp- ing elements in her abstract works which tor who is an artist-in-residence at Pomfret “represent the wholeness of our opposites, School in Pomfret. His sculptures have been the duality within humankind, and the bal- prominently displayed at the Convergence ance of my nature.” Initially creating paint- Arts Festival in ings intuitively,Sky’s process becomes more Providence, R.I., on analytical and “the experience feels like the Madison Mile in unraveling a mystery by creating one, all a Madison, the part of my inner journey.” Walchem Karen Reid is a graduate from The School Corporation in of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and has Holliston, Mass., as worked as an artist for various companies well as in countless while exhibiting regionally and teaching private collections painting classes at the Silver Circle. Karen throughout New paints intuitively by “tapping into an emo- England. He spent tion or feeling that channels through the time working for the color, gesture and form that develops on my band Phish, creating canvas.” large-scale sculp- Nicholas Swearer is a bronze sculptor tures for a number of whose nude “Humans” have received inter- their national tours. national media attention from such institu- His paintings are in tions at the NY Times for their political and numerous private social commentary. As part of larger narra- collections and can tive installations, each archetypal character be seen locally in a is an icon for an emotional or physical state number of venues, or for an action. When grouped they hold including the more meaning as a didactic investigation of Vanilla Bean Café in our times and the human condition. Pomfret, 85 Main Silver Circle Art Center recently became a Restaurant in community partner with Windham Arts as Putnam • Brooklyn • Killingly • Thompson • Woodstock Putnam, and annual- the Regional Arts Center for NE CT. Visit ly at the Silver Circle 860-928-7921 860-779-5025 860-774-7733 860-923-9559 860-928-6581 www.silvercirclegallery.com for more infor- Gallery in Putnam. mation. Equal Housing Lender www.cnbct.com Member FDIC In addition to PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, January 10, 2014 • A5 Beautiful dwarf boxwoods WHAT IS IT? he evergreen Boxwoods are a very useful shrub, having many landscape applica- THE Ttions. Boxwood leaves are relatively POTTING small as compared to other ever- green shrubs such as large leaf rho- SHED dodendrons or Japanese Aucuba. The refined Boxwood leaves upon WAYNE close inspection are often rounded, PAQUETTE teardrop-shaped or elliptic. The refined character and effective prune-ability of Boxwoods lend well to the versatility formal shaping. As when sited in part to open shade in such this is often the shrub of choice northeastern Connecticut. for high maintenance settings. All Boxwoods, regardless of size, Depending upon the chosen applica- tend to be shallow-rooted and benefit tion this extra dose of maintenance from organic mulches. Shallow roots may be unnecessary as they are just are yet another good reason to pur- chase and inter larger shrubs of all plain beautiful when allowed to do Photo courtesy Wayne Paquette the various forms of English what it is they do well naturally Buxus microphylla “Compacta” CONTEST ENTRY FORM January 10, 2014 when planted in more casual garden Boxwood in the north. Boxwood is settings. best planted in acid Ph fertile soil. Deadline: January 16, 2014 Protect Buxus sempervirens during Series” will grow large and open! ELEGANTISSIMA at least the first winter after plant- Buxus microphylla ‘Compacta’ is ing. a most dense and tight growing form My guess is:______Buxus sempervirens of Korean Boxwood, smaller even “Elegantissima” came to us from THE DWARF LITTLE LEAF than ‘Morris Midget’ and ‘Morris Dan Hinkley,of the former and orig- BOXWOODS Dwarf.’ Said to grow 1 foot high and Last week’s answer: A tiger painting inside the historic inal Hernoswood Nursery that was wide in 10 years ours have not The Dwarf Little Leaf Boxwoods Tourtellotte Memorial High School building. situated in Washington State. reached this designation remaining are much smaller growing than the Each medium green leaf is gener- congested, squat domes demonstrat- English Boxwoods. They are gor- ously margined in creamy white. ing very slow spread. Its leaves are Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? geous and useful, embodying greater ‘Elegantissima’ is a beautiful dwarf more elliptic and less glossy with a genetic hardiness than B. semper- variegated mounding shrub eventu- lighter, muted gray-green hue than The Villager has it to give. virens; for more than a decade they ally achieving between 5 to 6 feet either of the Morris “boys.” We’ve have proven their muster at Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! high by up to 5 feet wide, smaller grown ‘Compacta’ in more sun. In Quackin’ Grass in every kind of than many of its larger brethren. In this siting the topmost foliage Connecticut winter we’ve experi- that we are at the northern end of it becomes a tarnished brassy orange Name______enced. Buxus microphylla var. range, USDA zone 5b (-15F), color in winter, rather attractive, japonica originates in Asia and is ‘Elegantissima’ in northeastern changing back to light gray-green Address______perfectly hardy in USDA zones 5 Connecticut is especially slow to when temperatures warm. We actu- through 9. They harbor greater increase in size. ally appreciate the seasonal change State______Zip______Telephone#______resistance to Boxwood Blight which ‘Elegantissima’ is eminently clip- as evidenced in the altered foliage Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT has become of increasing concern to able. Pruned into a smaller formal color. Though listed as a USDA zone 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in gardeners and growers alike. hedge lining a walkway or allowed to 6 plant we have found this amazing Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to Buxus microphylla var. japonica (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, grow naturally as a repeated compo- dwarf perfectly hardy in 5b (-15F). ‘Morris Dwarf ’ grows only to 1.5 feet Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and nent interspersed between other Dwarf-growing Little Leaf high and wide in 10 years though it where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, shrubs and perennials it is hand- Boxwoods form wonderful low green has grown much slower for us. Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with some year round, will glow in part, “turtles” - just perfect as low edging, Youthful, rounded emerald green the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive dappled or open shade and is in front of the border interspersed leaves notched at the apex darken $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! beautiful contrapuntal contrast among larger background shrubs, in with age. In comparison, ‘Morris when set with smaller dark-needled the rock garden, planted with dwarf Midget’ is smaller in all aspects: its evergreens. conifers, as a component in a knot mouse-ear shaped leaves are about Though we do not know the actual garden, a labyrinth or even a minia- .33” long and wide are barely therapy for kids, families, couples & adults origins of this most elegant form of ture railroad garden. notched at the tips. The affect of English Boxwood the species origi- Consider the Boxwoods. From both of these beautiful gems is nates in Southern Europe, west Asia larger to smaller, from formal to glossy and richly dark green. Both Gina M. Mills and north Africa. 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attend EASTCONN’s ACT arts magnet high Kremer, of Pomfret; Hallie Leo, of Pomfret was entitled “Into the Untold.” Woodstock Academy school’s E*MOTION Student Dance Center; Keith O’Hara, of Woodstock; Rhone • Nicholas Mazzarella, of Danielson, was in Showcase 2014 on Friday, Jan. 17 and 18, at 7 O’Hara, of Woodstock; Maxfield Paro, of the student-faculty team whose project was WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy is p.m., at EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, 896 Pomfret; Charles Paul, of Woodstock; Colin entitled “Pomfret: A Day in the Life.” pleased to announce that, as of Jan. 6, there is Main St., in downtown Willimantic. Rodman, of Pomfret Center; Molly Schroder, • Annie Vance, of Danielson, was in the stu- now a late bus run to the communities of The Dance Showcase will feature a variety of Woodstock. dent-faculty team whose project was entitled Brooklyn and Canterbury. of dance genres choreographed by Arts at the “Follow the LEEDer: Multiple Approaches to The intent of this initiative is to relieve the Capitol Theater (ACT) students, who have POMFRET — The following area students Sustainable Housing.” burden of transportation on some of our fam- used emotion to inspire their creative works. were was recently named to the Honor Roll • Caed Anthony-Jones, of Pomfret Center, ilies. The bus, which will leave the Academy Dance works range from joyful and light- for the fall term at Pomfret School. was in the student-faculty team whose project at 6 p.m., Monday through Friday,will be able hearted to intense and dramatic. Brandon Caffrey, of Brooklyn; Evan was entitled “99 Problems But a Story Ain’t to bring students closer to home. In preparing for the Showcase since the Clarkin, of Brooklyn; Madison Dean, of One of Them.” “The Academy is a student-centered school start of the school year, ACT dancers and cho- Brooklyn; Nicholas Mazzarella, of Danielson; • Ryan Black, of Pomfret Center, was in the that encourages students to engage in many reographers have collaborated with the Annie Vance, of Danielson; Colby Breault, of student-faculty team whose project was enti- of the diverse opportunities afforded to its entire ACT student community, including Putnam; Noah Van Dyke, of North tled “Dams: Their Uses, Virtues, Issues, and students,” said Board of Trustees President students who are studying lighting design Grosvenordale; Caed Anthony-Jones, of Failures.” Christine Swenson. “But, with many stu- and audio/visual arts. Pomfret Center; Ryan Black, of Pomfret • Alicia Brisson, of Pomfret Center, was in dents coming from far distances, some stu- ACT student choreographers include sen- Center; Colin Dean, of Woodstock; Colin the student-faculty team whose project was dent involvement is limited because of a lack iors Micah Johnson (Norwich), Taylor Jones Dean, of Pomfret; Madison Dean, of entitled “Into the Untold.” of evening transportation. This has histori- (Plainfield), Caitlin Moreau (Coventry), Woodstock; Dana Diaz, of Pomfret Center; • Rebecca Bullied, of Pomfret Center,was in cally restricted some student’s ability to take Nicole Pacheco (Willimantic), Dimitris Olivia Kremer, of Pomfret; Genevieve LaBeef, the student-faculty team whose project was part in any of the diverse activities offered. Sfakios (Willimantic) and Kheya Williams( of Pomfret; Lucy Richards, of Pomfret; entitled “Follow the LEEDer: Multiple The board is very excited about this new ini- Willimantic); as well as juniors Soemi Benjamin Rumrill, of Pomfret. Approaches to Sustainable Housing.” tiative.” Fiasconaro (Willimantic), Kerra Jackson • Abigail Byrnes, of Woodstock, was in the The addition of this initiative is another (Ashford), Heather Prouty (Putnam), Nyasia POMFRET — Pomfret School recently student-faculty team whose project was enti- example of the Academy working in partner- Rivera (Baltic), and Miranda Simao (Tolland). announced the recipients of the school’s tled “Place and Possibility: Making Beauty, ship with families to provide the best and The ACT student dance company includes deeded sports awards and other distinctions Pursuing Truth, Doing Goodness.” strongest educational experience. freshman Jorrel Morales (Willimantic) and earned by varsity athletes for the fall sports • Kailey Castle, of Pomfret Center, was in “With more than 80 percent of Woodstock junior Joseph Sterling (Lebanon). ACT wel- season. the student-faculty team whose project was students involved in one of the many clubs or comes guest artists and ACT alumni, Amber Alexander Chase, of Pomfret; Sydney entitled “Teaching the Kids Next Door.” athletic teams, the addition of this late bus Jackson ( class of 2012) and Hillary Bowling Fisher, of Pomfret; Rhone O’Hara, of • Alexander Chase, of Pomfret, was in the will provide an added benefit to our current (class of 2013). Woodstock; Charles Paul, of Woodstock; student-faculty team whose project was enti- Academy families and future members,” said Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students Samuel Paul, of Woodstock; Colin Rodman, of tled “What’s the Big Idea?” Headmaster Christopher Sandford. and seniors. For more information call ACT Pomfret Center; Julie Sullivan, of Brooklyn. • Brody Childs, of Eastford, was in the stu- Sandford also stated that, although there (Arts at the Capitol Theater) at 860-465-5636. dent-faculty team whose project was entitled may be “bumps in the road” as this program POMFRET — From Dec. 3-18, 2013, the stu- “Materials Technology: Past, Present and is rolled out, it is a step in the right direction WILLIMANTIC — Registration for dents and faculty at Pomfret School were at Future.” for our families, and “depending on the suc- EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater Arts Academy school, but not, in the conventional sense, in • Maguire Crouse, of Woodstock Valley,was cess of this program, the Academy will look (CTAA) classes is now open, and both current school. in the student-faculty team whose project was to expand it into other communities in the and new registrants are invited to attend In place of class time and homework, they entitled “Real to Reel: Bridge Building and future.” CTAA’s annual Open House and Shoe were instead out tackling one of 29 innovative Sandford also reported that they are look- Exchange on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 5 to 8 projects — among them designing and build- Turn To NOTEBOOK, page A12 ing at several other options in relation to p.m., at EASTCONN’s Capitol Theater, 896 ing a real footbridge, conducting statistical activity transportation — all in an effort to Main St., Willimantic. and laboratory analyses on the economic and support families and encourage student During the CTAA open house, families are nutritional value of organic produce, and try- involvement. invited to meet teachers, tour the Art Deco- ing to make sense of the Middle East, the While the 6 p.m. time will not benefit all era Capitol Theater building, participate in environment, hip-hop music, the practicality families all week, because of athletic practice free workshops, and register on-site for of dams; and actually producing and using schedule rotation, it will provide support a spring classes. Registering students may also biodiesel fuel. few days a week. A student may only be able exchange their gently used dance shoes by Project: Pomfret was an experimental to access the bus a few days a week, but if the choosing from among CTAA’s collection of retooling of the 120-year-old school’s academ- BREAKFAST IN THE program saves a family two trips to the lightly used jazz, tap and ballet shoes. ic matrix, harvested from the year of self- Academy it will be a huge benefit for that fam- Open to children ages 3-18, CTAA is an examination that resulted in a new strategic CLASSROOM ily. EASTCONN community outreach arts pro- plan. Project: Pomfret was based on the prin- The Academy will be notifying the families gram that offers classes in dance, theater, ciples of project-based learning (students Monday, Jan. 13: Strawberry, whole grain of this new program through its automated musical theater, creative writing, and visual engage to the fullest when they can experi- pop tart, low fat mozzarella, cheese stick, telephone and e-mail system. arts as well as private music lessons. ence and solve real-world problems). fresh fruit, milk. Talented, local arts professionals teach all of Everyone involved got to break away from the Tuesday, Jan. 14: Apple cinnamon break- Bee School CTAA’s classes. established academic routine and focus fast round, 100 percent fruit juice, milk. This spring, CTAA has added a new class to instead on their one particular topic. The Wednesday,Jan. 15: Bowl breakfast cereal STORRS — The Eastern Connecticut their Early Childhood Dance program. A goal: to make the learning viable and real. with graham crackers, fresh fruit, milk. Beekeepers Association announces our 2014 Tiny Tappers class will join Pre-Ballet and • Brandon Caffrey, of Brooklyn, was in the Thursday, Jan. 16: Benefit oatmeal choco- Bee School! Creative Movement for children ages 3-5. student-faculty team whose project was enti- late chip breakfast bar, 100 percent fruit Classes will be held at the University of This low-key, fun-filled introduction to tap tled “What’s the Big Idea?” juice, milk. Connecticut’s Storrs campus in the W.B. will be taught by local dancer Hillary • Dylan Clarkin, of Brooklyn, was in the Friday, Jan. 17: Warm apple frudel, 100 Young Building Room 101. It will be taught by percent, milk. Bowling. student-faculty team whose project was enti- ECBA members with a combined experience For students interested in enhancing their tled, “Quiet Corner’s Civil War Soldliers.” of nearly 100 years! WOLF’S DEN CAFÉ musical theater skills, CTAA offers a series of • Evan Clarkin, of Brooklyn, was in the stu- We will focus on the basics of beekeeping short, intensive, training classes in Dance, dent-faculty team whose project was entitled and take you from selecting and assembling Acting and Singing. These classes focus on “Awesomeness in Environmental Energies.” the necessary equipment to managing your Putnam Middle School the skills needed to audition for musicals • Madison Dean, of Brooklyn, was in the hive as the season progresses. This class will including learning basic choreography, com- student-faculty team whose project was enti- Monday, Jan. 13: Wolf Meal – beef burg- help you avoid the pitfalls that often derail a pelling monologues and site singing. tled “Our Stories Without Words.” ers, plain or with cheese, lettuce, tomato, beginner’s first attempt at this fascinating To register children online for CTAA’s • Nicole Derosier, of Brooklyn, was in the pickles, curly fries, fruit sherbet. craft! Don’t buy anything until you partici- spring classes, visit student-faculty team whose project was enti- Tuesday, Jan. 14: Oven baked chicken – pate in this indispensable class! www.registereastconn.org/ctaa. For more tled “To Buy Organic Produce or Not, That is oven roasted chicken served with mashed This four part series will be held on information, call the Capitol Theater at 860- the Question.” potato and gravy,beets, whole-wheat roll. Thursday nights, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13 and 20, Wednesday, Jan. 15: Half Day – Beef and 465-5636, ext. 1023, or e-mail CTAA • Nickolas Fulchino, of Brooklyn, was in with Feb. 27 held as a snow date. The times bean burrito – wheat tortilla stuffed with Coordinator Rachel Roccoberton Griffin at the student-faculty team whose project was will be as follows — the first night, registra- seasoned beef, black beans, leafy greens, [email protected]. entitled “Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is There tion at 6:30 p.m. and the class will begin at 7 tomatoes, cheese with Spanish rice, salsa EASTCONN is a public, non-profit agency a Solution?” p.m. and run until 9:30 p.m. with a break at 8 and sour cram. that has been serving the education needs of • Aidan McGannon, of Brooklyn, was in the p.m. The remaining nights, the class will run Thursday, Jan. 16: Spaghetti and meat- northeastern Connecticut’s schools and com- student-faculty team whose project was enti- from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with a break at 8 p.m. balls-whole-wheat spaghetti meatballs, munities since 1980. Visit www.eastconn.org. tled “Materials Technology: Past, Present and The cost for this class is $85 and includes side mixed green salad, garlic bread. Future.” ECBA’s notebook, a reference book ”The Friday, Jan. 17: Putnam special pizza – • Liam McGannon, of Brooklyn, was in the Backyard Beekeeper” By Kim Flottum, and York College of Pennsylvania assorted fresh toppings on our home- student-faculty team whose project was enti- your first year’s membership in ECBA. We made wheat pizza dough with tomato and YORK, Pa. — Shelbi Lamothe, of tled “99 Problems But a Story Ain’t One of strongly encourage participants to pre-regis- cucumber salad. Woodstock, graduated from York College of Them.” ter before Jan. 15. After Jan. 15, please regis- Pennsylvania on Dec. 18. Lamothe earned a • John Ross, of Brooklyn, was in the stu- KID’S CAFÉ MENU ter at the door. Returning members of ECBA Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. dent-faculty team whose project was entitled will be allowed to monitor the class for free as “Making Sense of the Middle East.” long as we have room in the class. New regis- • John Sullivan, of Brooklyn, was in the Putnam Elementary School trants will have priority as the class will be Basic Infantry Training student-faculty team whose project was enti- limited to the first 100 students. We always fill Monday, Jan. 13: Our classic Wolf Meal – COLUMBUS, Ga. — Army National Guard tled “Making Sense of the Middle East.” the class. beef burgers, plain or with cheese, let- Pvt. Scott E. Mutchler has graduated from • Julie Sullivan, of Brooklyn, was in the stu- Visit www.myecba.org for registration tuce, tomato, pickles, curly fries, fruit basic infantry training at Fort Benning, dent-faculty team whose project was entitled form. Questions? Contact Adam Fuller 860- sherbet. Columbus, Ga. “Eastern and Western Educational Systems: 455-1296 [email protected]. Tuesday, Jan. 14: Oven baked chicken – During the nine weeks of training, the sol- A Comparative Perspective.” oven roasted chicken served with mashed dier received training in drill and cere- • Abigail Trivella, of Brooklyn, was in the potato and gravy,beets, whole-wheat roll. High Point University monies, weapons, map reading, tactics, mili- student-faculty team whose project was enti- Wednesday, Jan. 15: Half Day – Beef and tary courtesy, military justice, physical fit- tled “A History of Food.” bean burrito – wheat tortilla stuffed with HIGH POINT, N.C. — Megan Robinson, of ness, first aid, and Army history, core values Rogers, has made the Dean’s List for the fall • Colby Breault, of Putnam, was in the stu- seasoned beef, black beans, leafy greens, and traditions. Additional training included tomatoes, cheese served with Spanish 2013 semester at High Point College. dent-faculty team whose project was entitled development of basic combat skills and bat- “Real to Reel: Bridge Building and rice. tlefield operations and tactics, and experienc- Documentary Film.” Thursday, Jan. 16: Spaghetti and meat- EASTCONN ACT ing use of various weapons and weapons • Rebecca Pempek, of Putnam, was in the balls – whole-wheat spaghetti with meat- defenses available to the infantry crewman. balls, WILLIMANTIC — The public is invited to student-faculty team whose project was enti- Mutchler is the son of Paulette Blagburn of tled “The Individual and the Community.” Friday, Jan. 17: Putnam special pizza – Putnam, and Karl Mutchler of Deerfield, • Connor Shea, of Putnam, was in the stu- assorted fresh toppings on our homemade Mass. dent-faculty team whose project was entitled whole-wheat pizza dough with tomato and INVITING NEW PATIENTS He is a 2011 graduate of Woodstock “Into the Untold.” cucumber salad. Academy. • Katherine Holt, of Thompson, was in the student-faculty team whose project was enti- PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL Monica Rao, D.M.D. Pomfret School tled “Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Is There a Solution?” Monday, Jan. 13: Melted ham and cheese We cater to cowards croissant – thinly sliced ham and cheddar POMFRET — The following area students • Hallie Leo, of North Grosvenordale, was cheese, melted on a whole-wheat crois- were was recently named to the High Honor in the student-faculty team whose project was Roll for the fall term at Pomfret School. sant, seasoned potato wedges, three bean General & Preventative Dentistry entitled “Manifesto! What Do You Stand For?” salad. Cosmetic Dentistry Dylan Clarkin, of Brooklyn; Nickolas • Renee Leveillee, of Thompson, was in the Fulchino, of Brooklyn; Aidan McGannon, of Tuesday, Jan. 14: Chicken teriyaki wrap – (Veneers/Whitening) student-faculty team whose project was enti- tender chicken strips, caramelized in a Brooklyn; Liam McGannon, of Brooklyn; tled “Manifesto! What Do You Stand For?” Root Canal Treatments John Sullivan, of Brooklyn; Julie Sullivan, of teriyaki sauce with Julienne carrots, pep- • Cristiano Rovero, of North pers, zucchini over Oriental vegetable Crowns & Bridges Brooklyn; Rebecca Pempek, of Putnam Grosvenordale, was in the student-faculty fried rice, vegetable spring roll with sweet Dentures/Partials (06260); Connor Shea, of Putnam (06260); team whose project was entitled “Pomfret: A and sour sauce. State of the Art Hallie Leo, of North Grosvenordale; Renee Day in the Life.” Wednesday, Jan. 15: Half Day – Baked Sterilizing Techniques Leveillee, of Thompson; Aaron Soucy, of • Aaron Soucy,of Thompson, was in the stu- macaroni and cheese – seasoned broccoli, Thompson; Peter St. Lawrence, of Thompson; dent-faculty team whose project was entitled whole-wheat dinner roll. We welcome your call & William Wong, of North Grosvenordale; Ryan “Pomfret: A Day in the Life.” Thursday, Jan. 16: Classic cobb salad – invite your questions Black, of Pomfret Center; Alicia Brisson, of • Peter St. Lawrence, of Thompson, was in diced chicken, egg, tomato, bacon and Pomfret Center; Rebecca Bullied, of Pomfret the student-faculty team whose project was shredded cheese over leafy greens, cheesy 5 Englewood St., Center; Abigail Byrnes, of Woodstock; Kailey entitled “Music and Myth.” bread stick. Webster, MA 01570 (behind Wind Tiki) Castle, of Pomfret Center; Alexander Chase, • Noah Van Dyke, of North Grosvenordale, Friday, Jan. 17: Pizza slice – Cheese and of Pomfret; Brody Childs, of Eastford; was in the student-faculty team whose project tomato or assorted toppings on our home 508-943-6908 Maguire Crouse, of Woodstock Valley; Evan was entitled “Making Sense of the Middle made whole0wheat pizza dough, cucum- Cunningham, of Pomfret; Sydney Fisher, of East.” ber and tomato salad. We practice gentle dentistry with your comfort in mind Pomfret; Nickolas Fulchino, of Pomfret • William Wong, of North Grosvenordale, We accept most insurances. Center; Abigail Horst, of Pomfret; Nathaniel was in the student-faculty team whose project PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, January 10, 2014 • A7 A financial checklist you can handle

ith the beginning of 2014 increasing the amount you con- OCTOBER Medicare. upon us, you may be set- tribute. (Retirement planning is • Age 70 1/2: You must begin tak- ting goals and resolu- FINANCIAL equally important for self- • Contact your CPA for year-end ing required minimum distribu- tions for the New Year. employed individuals, who can tax planning. Before tax season tions from IRAs, 401(k)s, and W hits, it’s a good idea to speak with a Starting fresh is always a great FOCUS take advantage of many of the 403(b)s. feeling, but the scale of what we set same savings vehicles.) We encour- certified accountant about changes Although this may seem like a lot out to accomplish sometimes age you to meet with your financial in your personal circumstances, of information to take in at once, becomes overwhelming as the year advisor to discuss the investment expiring tax breaks, and so on. glancing at the checklist each progresses. The question is, how JIM WEISS allocations in your 401(k) or other • Consider charitable giving. month and being ready for impor- can you stay motivated to meet plan. Donating to charity at year-end is a tant retirement-related dates can your financial goals in 2014? popular way to do good while reap- greatly improve your sense of JUNE ing potential tax deductions. financial security, granting you FINANCIAL TIPS FOR EVERY your personal life may require you Charitable giving may be another to reevaluate your coverage. • Check your credit report. peace of mind in 2014 — and MONTH item you wish to discuss with your beyond. • Revisit beneficiary designations Request your free credit report at CPA. For many people, checking off for life insurance/retirement www.annualcreditreport.com and items on a long list of to-dos brings accounts. Do you need to add a new review it carefully for mistakes or NOVEMBER Submitted by: James A. Weiss and a great sense of satisfaction. To beneficiary or change a designa- suspicious charges, which could be Laurence N. Hale are financial advi- • Review the balance in your flex- help you keep moving toward your tion? Review your accounts to a sign of identity theft. sors practicing at Weiss & Hale ible spending account (FSA). FSAs goals, we’ve created a month-by- ensure that the correct people are • Shred old documents. Any Financial, LLC, 697 Pomfret Street, require special attention so that month checklist of some key finan- listed. financial documents that you no Pomfret Center,CT 06259. They offer cial tasks to consider throughout longer need, such as bank and you don’t lose unused funds at year- securities and advisory services as the year. You might even find that MARCH investment statements, should be end. 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Although we go ing is an excellent way to help keep credit card balances every month, website http://studentaid.ed.gov is are too basic or if you’ve held onto to great lengths to make sure our your finances in check, whether if you’re not doing so already. a great place to begin. them for too long, consider chang- information is accurate and useful, you’re reevaluating your financial ing them as a security precaution. MILESTONE EVENTS we recommend you consult a tax pre- life or just trying to maintain good APRIL parer, professional tax advisor, or habits. SEPTEMBER In addition to the monthly tasks • Review your online social secu- lawyer. IRS CIRCULAR 230 DIS- • Get ahead on your mortgage. If outlined here, keep these signifi- rity statement. Check your benefits • Assess your overall investment CLOSURE: To ensure compliance you can swing it, consider making a cant planning milestones in mind information and earning record, goals and strategy. It’s wise to with requirements imposed by the full extra payment toward your as you near retirement age: and update any outdated personal reevaluate your financial goals IRS, we inform you that any U.S. tax mortgage principal, which may • Age 50: Consider making catch- information, such as your address every year, especially if you’ve had advice contained in this communica- help shorten the length of your up contributions to IRAs and quali- or phone number. any major changes or unexpected tion (including any attachments) is loan. fied retirement plans. events in your life. You and your not intended or written to be used, MAY • Age 55: You can take distribu- FEBRUARY advisor can discuss your situation tions from 401(k) plans without and cannot be used, for the purpose • Review 401(k), IRA, and SEP and help you adjust your financial of (i) avoiding penalties under the • Review life, home, and auto penalty if retired. plans. 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s of Jan. 1, you’ll pact florescent light now, though, prices on CFLs and LEDs are They are angry that the federal government have a harder time THE bulb) light bulbs, and to just high. is making this decision for them. Some have finding some of the reduce our country’s car- Conservationists like Kit Kennedy of the equated it to prohibition. (CBS News) Alight bulbs that EVERYDAY bon footprint. National Resources Defense Council The NRDC reports: “The standards will you’re rather used to buying As we have talked (NRDC) are still so excited about the legisla- save the country more than $12.5 billion and using. ECOLOGIST about before, CFLs con- tion and all of the energy saving to come. annually when fully implemented in 2020. These bulbs are going to go tain mercury. Therefore, “The old fashioned incandescent bulb Each household would see its energy costs the way of rarity, perhaps LIZ they do not get disposed actually wastes 90 percent of the energy it drop by an average of 7 percent, or about $85 even becoming collectors’ ELLSWORTH of in the regular waste uses,” Kennedy said. “Instead of going to per household each year, when the stan- items. At the end of this year, stream. If they’ve burnt light, it goes to waste heat and that means dards are in place. Overall, the standards you may have a hard time out due to general there’s a lot more power plant pollution, and would eliminate the need for 33 large power finding them at your local hardware store. increased “lights on” time, the consumer it also means that we pay more on our utili- plants. (CBS News) Incandescent bulbs are becoming a thing of has to recycle them responsibly.This means ty bills.” (CBS News) I like the sound of this! the past. it’s more work for those of us who buy them. In our house, there have been mixed suc- It’s time to make a New Year’s Resolution. The U.S. will no longer produce the 40- Again, use Earth 911’s recycling directory to cesses with the CFLs. Some have not lasted It’s time to save yourself some money. It’s watt and 60-watt incandescent bulbs. Our find retail locations closest to you. Many as long as the packaging “promised.” Still, time to come out into the light. It’s time to nation is already no longer manufacturing hardware stores have recycling boxes for others have done really well. The tricky do your part for the planet and buy some 75-watt and 100-watt incandescent bulbs. the bulbs. Call your favorite local hardware thing is that various light fixtures, featuring more of the CFLs or LEDs. The phase-out legislation was passed in store. Or simply type “CFLs” and your zip odd-sized bulbs, make it harder to switch 2007. During his time in office, President code into this link, and you’ll be in luck: over to the CFLs. I have to say that we have Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and George W. Bush signed a law promoting http://search.earth911.com/. enjoyed the cost savings. holds a master’s degree in Environmental energy efficiency, requiring new light bulbs LEDs are more expensive right now, A recently released survey revealed that Education from Antioch University New to meet stricter standards. The emphasis of which makes it tougher on the wallet. Over not everyone is excited about the switch England and a B.A. in English from Bates this bill was to encourage people to switch time, as the market is flooded with more over. Thirty percent of American shoppers College. She specializes in conservation and to LED (light-emitting diode) or CFL (com- LED light options, prices will drop. Right plan to buy and hoard incandescent bulbs. recycling initiatives. Paying attention to pet care during the winter months

Several times a week, nesses that have everything you need to around the house. furry friend and make sure he has a place to our home is visited by a build a shelter.Located at 189 Eastford Road, Our region has a rich agricultural back- stay when the temperatures get low. Over friendly cat we’ve nick- Eastford, Eastford Building Supply has a ground and there are many farms both big the next few days, think about the animals named “white kitty” (we friendly staff to help you with a variety of and small that dot the landscape. For those that you see around your neighborhood. If are quite creative, I know). building projects, selling lumber, building residents with larger animals and livestock, there is a way you can make their nights a With his snowy white materials, hardware and more. Check out barns are crucial for protection against the little less chilly, building a little shelter fur, we spot the cat roam- the Design and Project Guide section of variety of weather we see throughout the might be a worthy weekend project. ing in the woods and stalk- Eastford Building Supply’s website at: passing seasons. Over time, barns become ing prey in the fields that www.eastfordbuildingsupply.com for a how- weathered and need repair and replace- Sarah Mortensen is the advertising execu- surround the house. Often, to on building doghouses. You can also see ment. And, as we witnessed a few winters tive for Villager Newspapers. Give her a call the cat will sit in our drive- ON THE GO Eastford Building Supply every week on the ago, prolonged heavy snow can result in col- at (860) 928-1818, ext. 119, or by email at way, meowing loudly and Villager Community Page. lapsed roofs on older structures. Whether [email protected] to see how will roll on its back for IN THE Brooklyn Farm & Pet specializes in pet you are interested in building a new barn or we can help you get the word out about your belly rubs. As the tempera- QUIET food and supplies, from small animals to replacing an old barn, call Sevigny Custom business in the Quiet Corner and beyond! tures have dropped, we’ve feed for larger animals. Conveniently locat- Barns. Also offering lumber packages for worried for our little feline CORNER ed on Route 6, owner Beth and her staff can do-it-yourselfers, friend and have left little assist you with your pet supply questions including blue- shelters out for him to use SARAH C. and needs. If you are looking for bedding to prints, Sevigny if he wants a retreat from MORTENSEN place in your pet shelters or barns, Custom Barns can the cold. Unlike our neigh- Brooklyn Farm & Pet sells hay, straw, and assist you with borhood cat, there are shavings to provide that extra padding and ensuring you have a many animals that do not have access to insulation against the cold. Visit seven days safe, dry place to shelter — sometimes owners of outdoor a week and see Brooklyn Farm & Pet on the house your live- cats and dogs may think their animals are Business in Brooklyn page in the Killingly stock. See Sevigny hearty and more resistant to the elements Villager. Also on the Business in Brooklyn Custom Barns in all than they actually are. As we bundle our- page and just down Route 6 from Brooklyn four papers every selves against the bitter temperatures we’ve Farm & Pet, Brooklyn Hardware is another week on our Trust been experiencing over the last several stop to make when building a shelter for Your Neighbors weeks, it’s important to take extra care of your outdoor animals. This hometown hard- page. the animals we love. ware store sells tools, nails, screws, and I’ll continue to If you are looking for tips and informa- other items to help you with your projects check on my little tion on ways to protect your animals against winter weather, there are many websites with helpful advice. For pets and livestock that spend the majority of their time outdoors, the key to helping them thrive in cold weather months is providing them with sufficient shelter. According to the Humane Society: “If pets cannot come indoors, make sure they are protected by a dry, draft-free enclosure large enough to allow them to sit and lie down, but small enough to hold in the pet’s body heat. Raise the floor a few inches off the ground and cover it with cedar shavings or straw. Turn the enclosure away from the wind and cover the doorway with water- proof burlap or heavy plastic.” If you want to build a shelter for your own animals, or for a neighborhood outdoor ani- mal, don’t hesitate — providing a space to retreat from the cold is a simple yet power- ful act. For those of us living in the communities of the Quiet Corner, there are local busi- A8 • Friday, January 10, 2014 PUTNAM VILLAGER January

P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 resolutions TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 hat’s not to love FAX: (860) 928-5946 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM about the begin- ning of January? FRANK G. CHILINSKI W PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER The holi- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR days are ADAM MINOR behind us EDITOR and we’ve survived the first snow- Buoncristiani: Flaws in Smutnick letter storms and To the Editor: is, they did (do?) not believe in divine revelation at icy roads. Win or go This is in reference to “The truth behind separa- all. The initial tion of church and state,” by Mary Smutnick in Mary’s logic also contains a fundamental flaw. jolt of the the Dec. 20, 2013 Villager. She states her conclusion of the unity of church fuel bill has Mary Smutnick, in her letter, criticizes Mr. and state but nowhere proves this. A hursitic sort NANCY WEISS subsided a home Ramzan and “so many people” for erroneously of argument, used by her, does not hold water. bit and believing that the separation of church and state In fact, we live in a Constitutional Democracy, impercepti- holds in the United States. She quotes the First not a monarchy nor a Christarcracy,let alone even bly the days are actually get- never played football as a child — I Amendment, which does not refer to a god or cre- a theocracy. Europe, the Middle East, and North ting longer. The paper whites imagine if I did I would have been a ator and then quotes the Declaration of Africa experienced that from the time that the I began forcing after wide receiver, as I have always been Independence. She says that the latter establishes Christian religion was established as the official Thanksgiving are in full good with my hands and have pretty I “just how we are different from all other nations religion of the Roman Empire in the latter part of bloom, filling the room with good hand-eye coordination. and inclusive of God.” the 4th century. We know and even experience the mixed aroma of horse I was small and pretty Humph! what has happened since. manure and spice, which I lanky as a child, the per- The Declaration of Independence only men- Lastly, to point out the effect of the First happen to like. fect fit for a receiver or tions “Creator.” Could that be Zeus, Athena, Amendment to the Constitution, let us recall that January is filled with pos- maybe even a tight end. I Krishna, the Judeo-Christian God? Likely the U.S. Supreme Court bases its decisions on the sibilities, which some of us have been terrible on the “Creator” refers to the Creator of the deists. Constitution. So, they (the judges) struck down embrace every year, by creat- line, as I did not have a lot Deists were (are?) “a movement or system of the recitation of the “Our Father” in the public of body mass (not true ing a set of resolutions. For thought advocating natural religion, emphasizing schools as well as displaying the manger on public now!), and I was too slow several decades, my husband morality, and in the 18th century denying the lands. I ask, do we have separation of church and and not agile enough to be and I would get out yellow interference of the Creator (the word used in the state? If not so, the state would poke its nose in all a running back. Who legal pads and fresh writing Declaration) with the laws of the universe” quot- religions and you would not, like me, relish that knows, maybe I would implements. I write with ing the Merriam Webster Dictionary. Count for sure. have made a good quarter- fountain pens, so my first THE MINOR Thomas Jefferson among those of the founders back…the world will never touch of pen to paper always who so believed. He held Jesus to be an outstand- ETAILS know. JOHN F. B UONCRISTIANI feels special and holds the D ing moralist and ethical person but excised all ref- This time of year, as the DANIELSON potential of being messy and erences to Him as Son of God, let alone God. That creative. As I began my list, I ADAM MINOR calendar turns to the New Year, the NFL playoffs are tried not to smudge the ink as in full swing. These play- I imagined referring to it offs, in my opinion, are a lot more exciting time and again over the com- then playoff systems in other sports, like An open letter to Congressman Courtney ing year. basketball, football or hockey, in that it’s a The rule was that without one-game round, much like college basket- speaking, we would write To the Editor: While they have not given my doctor any docu- ball’s March Madness. You win, you move on down ten things we wanted to On Nov. 21, 2013, I sent the following letter to mented reason for this uncaring action, I have a — you lose, you go home. accomplish. After creating Congressman Joe Courtney. letter that they sent to me that states, ‘Healthcare In baseball, basketball and hockey, seven- As of today, no reply. is going through a transformation. As part of this the list, we tried to order game series are the norm, with it taking “A few weeks ago I received a letter from you transformation, United Healthcare is taking a them in terms of importance. nearly 10 days (assuming the series goes the listing all the healthcare problems that you are new approach to managing the provider networks Sometimes we even put stars full seven games) to complete a round. There working to protect us from. for our Medicare Advantage plans as we strive to next to various items. Next are certainly exciting moments, don’t get me 1) IPAB (better known as death panels) held in help meet the specific needs of our members. This we discussed the items that wrong, but there is an immediacy to these check so we will have all the latest treatments and means some doctors will not be part of our net- involved each other. Feeling NFL playoffs that add a whole lot more care. work going forward.’ proud of our efforts at plan- urgency into every game. 2) Eliminating needless bureaucracy so nothing Some doctors? Three thousand is a big ‘some’ if ning, we each tucked our You never know if it will be your last. In comes between my doctor and me. you ask me. The ‘transformation’ statement legal pads into places where MLB, NBA and NHL, the playoffs last for a 3) Ensuring that I have access to the latest, most stinks of ObamaCare. they could be easily month or more — talk about milking the innovative care. Doctor associations in Connecticut are appeal- retrieved. Mine generally product! 4) Stopping possible cuts to Medicare that could ing this decision and well as filing suit in the U.S. rested undisturbed and Don’t worry, this column is not about the threaten patient care. District court in New Haven. unreferenced until the fol- pros and cons of the NFL playoff system, or 5) Enabling more doctors to continue accepting The relationship between a person (patient) and lowing year. any playoff for that matter — as the NFL Medicare patients. his /her doctor is one that is built up over the This time I’m going to use playoffs continue on, I’m reminded of a time It is apparent that your written pledge is not years and key to staying well. If an insurance technology to help me keep when I was an assistant coach. No, not for working. Also if Obamacare is such a great thing company dumps doctors they should be required football — for basketball. track of my resolutions. I’ve and you voted for it why is it that you now need to by law to state in detail why and be required to In high school, I was recruited by a friend gotten good enough to waste pledge in writing to protect us from this very law. justify that action as well as give notice of six of mine to be an assistant coach for a co-ed hours searching the Internet This is a quick overview on United Healthcare months. As for the type of insurance a person car- recreational basketball league for kids. It on topic that interest me, but and their attack on the citizen’s health care insur- ries that should be the choice of the person — not was based out of two towns, my hometown blogs, so far, have escaped ance. the government on any level. and a neighboring one, and each team was me. I found one, www.life- I am retired and have had for more than a year While the link to Obamacare may be camou- created using a draft system and lottery to hacker.com that promises to an AARP Medicare Complete insurance plan. It flaged it is not invisible. Whether this action by establish the order.My buddy and I, who just help me learn how technolo- worked fine for me for the most part. My doctor United Healthcare has been energized by the so happened to be my next door neighbor, gy can make life simpler. As was removed from their plan’s network. This was enacting of Obamacare or by direct orders from were partners for a few years in this league, part of a continuing commit- done to 3,000 other physicians and specialists for the Obamacare managers makes little difference and we always had fun with it, even though ment to get rid of decades of unexplained business reasons by United in Obama and his supporters’ plan to make our our teams never really did that well. stuff, I will read www.unclut- Healthcare. How does dumping 3,000 doctors com- world’s leading healthcare into socialized medi- One year though, we had a winner, and we terer.com. Our daughter has ply with your item #5? cine.” knew it from the beginning. a blog, that I read at I received this notice on Nov. 18, 2013, which As part of the “draft,” every player that www.chelseagwynneblog.co gives me only two weeks to make and execute a was to participate in the league was invited ALEX CINQUANTA m, which lets me marvel at new plan. to a “tryout,” where the coaches of each WOODSTOCK her creativity. team line up with their clipboards and lists As a writer I need a push to of players and ranks them according to their get going, so I follow a site skills displayed at the tryout. Using this Gordon: Looking forward to 2014 called 750 words. Every day point system, players were given ranks and someone called Buster sends put into skill levels. Every team had to have To the Editor: and outside of town government on issues big and me a note urging me to get an even amount of players from each skill Woodstock, like all towns here in northeastern small. typing! I feel guilty when I level. It was a pretty good system that kept Connecticut, relies upon people to give of them- The Woodstock Republican Town Committee see the email, but when I do every team in the league basically even, but selves for the betterment of our community. looks back on 2013 and appreciates the support dive into writing a story that every now and then, it didn’t matter, as some There are many ways to be of help. Different that the voters of Woodstock have given to our has been rattling around in special players made their teams even better. people find different ways to do so. It is one of the Republican elected officials. In difficult economic my mind, I feel a wonderful This particular year, our team, the wonderful characteristics that make the Quiet times, much was accomplished using good old- sense of accomplishment. Raptors (based on the NBA product of the Corner a special place to live, work and visit. fashioned common sense. The Woodstock Perhaps Buster will meet me same name) were lucky enough to draft first, Volunteering for public service in town govern- Republican Town Committee looks forward to for coffee someday and give and we knew exactly the player we wanted. I ment is something that many of you do or have 2014 as another year of hard work and success. me a pat on the head. forget his name now, but this boy received done. Without such work, important government Regardless of political party affiliations, we all I’ve streamlined the food nearly perfect tryout scores. He dominated services will languish. Look at your town’s gov- live in the same community and we all want what we prepare by signing up for the court, hustled on every play and actually ernment and you will likely recognize more than is best for it. The November elections have said a service called Blue Apron. passed the ball to his teammates too. He one person who has or is serving on a board of “welcome” to new people to public office and “wel- Once a week a box arrives on knew he was good, but he wasn’t cocky finance, education or selectmen; on a planning come back” to others who have been re-elected. my doorstep with the fixings about it. and zoning or conservation commission; or in Still others, after a number of years of public That year, we breezed through the regular for three evening meals for other town office positions. service, have chosen this time to “retire.” They two. The recipes have intro- season, losing maybe one or two games, and The Woodstock Republican Town Committee is are owed our thanks for the work they have done duced us to a number of we were ranked first going into our playoffs, comprised of such people, as well as people who – it is appreciated. interesting grains and veg- a win-or-go-home format. All year, another are interested in public policy and political issues. The Woodstock Republican Town Committee team, the Celtics (of all teams) were follow- Are you one of those people? wishes each of your families and you all of the etables. It takes about 40 min- ing a similar trajectory. On the backs of It is a great way to learn more about town gov- best for 2014. utes to prepare the meal, but their star player, they were ranked a close ernment and what opportunities there are for you because every ingredient is included, the process is effi- second and were every bit as dominant. We to join a team that achieves meaningful results for JEFFREY A. GORDON,MD cient. I’m no longer tossing may have been fast, but this time had the the people and community of Woodstock. It is how CHAIRMAN,WOODSTOCK REPUBLICAN TOWN size advantage. out boxes of Arborio rice I became involved in town government by run- COMMITTEE That final game is fuzzy these days. I ning for public office (Woodstock’s Planning & that are buggy and only used CHAIRMAN,WOODSTOCK PLANNING & ZONING remember certain moments — the crowd Zoning Commission) and how I have had the great once, because Blue Apron COMMISSION was hotter than usual, the energy in the experiences of working with many people inside leads to almost no waste. place was electric, as parents were louder During the year I have mul- and coaches (including myself) had a little tiple deadlines for various more adrenaline pumping through their pieces of writing. I like to veins. I don’t remember the final score, but it Route 169 not bicycle-friendly think about the topics, make was a close score. Either way, I remember appointments for interviews my buddy and I promising the kids a pizza To the Editor, ous and disruptive to the people who are trying to and then sit on the material party no matter what happened. I ride my bike from Pomfret to Woodstock get to school and work. until I feel pressure and the We lost that final game, and it was disap- Academy almost every day,and I believe that some Even though bicycles are legally entitled to a full sinking sense that I am not pointing for sure, but the point of that of the Quiet Corner’s finest assets are the bicycle- traffic lane, I prefer to ride on the shoulder for my going to get the work in on league wasn’t about winning, as some par- friendly rural roads. safety and consideration for the motorists. If this time. I plan to reread “7 ents and more hardcore coaches would have However, I cannot avoid riding on the busier section of the shoulder was fixed and widened, Secrets of the Prolific,” by had you believe. Trust me, they were there. roads in this region, such as routes 44 and 169. even by just 6-12 inches, more people would use Hillary Rettig. The real point was learning the game, and While I know that I cannot change the volume of their bikes to get around, and traffic would also be Early one cold January most of all, having fun. traffic, I feel that parts of Route 169 in Woodstock able to move along faster, since there would be no morning, I’ll open my iPad That day,we may have lost, but we sure did are a hazard to cyclists, due to the deplorable con- bicyclists riding in the road to avoid the extremely and check up on my resolu- have our fun. At least we got a pizza party ditions of the shoulder. From the firehouse up to cracked and dangerous road surface. tions. Then, I’ll pour a cup of afterwards! the Bentley Sports Complex entrance, the right Thank you for your attention. coffee and wonder how I shoulder is a narrow mess of large cracks and pot- manage to have fallen behind Adam Minor may be reached at 860-928- holes, many of which are large enough to swallow ALLEN F. H ORN IV already despite my good 1818, ext. 109, or by e-mail at adam@vil- a mountain bike tire. I have no choice but to ride FRESHMAN,WOODSTOCK ACADEMY intentions. lagernewspapers.com. in the traffic lane to avoid them, which is danger- POMFRET CENTER PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, January 10, 2014 • A9 The plague of political correctness

K, now PB&J affects things like law free, so how this becomes a racist ners. day’ are the priests and prophets of sandwiches are enforcement and our mili- issue, I do not know. Years ago, we laughed about PC.” racist — seri- YOUR tary. In Hollywood, it appears that it’s political correctness and what a This is a pretty powerful quote, Oously? TURN Fort Hood is a perfect OK to target Christians, but some- joke it is, but it isn’t a joke any- one worth reading a few times. I know I can’t be the only example. How many good how Islam is protected. Our pastors more. Even though there are no Even though this next quote seems one who thinks political ANN men died in their bar- in the military have come under real laws on the books for political silly,the point is made. correctness has gotten out racks because our mili- fire by our president if they try to incorrectness, some instances can “And in a gutless act of political of hand, but when some D’ANIELLO tary brass didn’t want to talk or speak of religion on the cause one to lose their job. correctness, ‘Pizza Day’ will now be lunatic thinks peanut but- POMFRET mention that Nidal Hasan bases. The Boy Scouts are tradi- We are a country made up of known as ‘Italian American Sauced ter and jelly sandwiches had Muslim and terrorist tionally a Christian organization individuals, and if you look back at Bread Day.’ (Seymour Skinner, The somehow elicits racism, ties? Were they too afraid and they came under fire because the origins of PC you’ll find it Simpsons) it’s time to just stop and to start an uproar with they didn’t allow or want gays in stems back to World War I and it As an Italian myself, pizza day look at where all this PC bologna the Muslim community so they their groups. So to sound politically seems every day our news media does not offend me. has taken us. buried the info until it was too late? incorrect, I say to those who are gay and Hollywood subtly, and not so For crying out loud, we can’t In full disclosure, I am not politi- Then to add insult to injury, Janet and want to be scouts, start your much, insert PC words into our even call a manhole cover a man- cally correct — never have been. Napolitano, an Obama appointee in own organization. Make it a suc- programming, the thought Nazis hole cover anymore, it may offend I’ve always thought there was a her infinite wisdom, calls it “work cess, make your own rules, make want us to all think the same; like women. Honestly, who are these Marxist component to it — some- place violence” instead of terror- your own badges and don’t let our government’s new Common women? one or something trying to stifle my ism, thus costing those military straight boys in. Why can’t that be Core agenda being pushed onto our This is America, and we are all speaking and thinking about things families benefits. an option? Christian schools schools; which to me seems like individuals with our “own bothers the heck out of me. Our representatives have lost and/or businesses are being forced extortion by telling our schools that thoughts” about all things. Take a In my high school yearbook, their spines, not to mention their to promote birth control. In the last if they want federal funding then stand against this tyranny that is under dislikes, I wrote, “People principles, due to the PC police. We five years the attacks on Christians they have to push this agenda. attacking our free speech. There is who put words in my mouth,” and have a major immigration problem have escalated. Whether you like to believe it or not so much that can be said on this that was 35 years ago. I’m still not and Islamic jihad problem, but “The Bible” series that was on we are being indoctrinated by our subject but I’d like to end it by say- cool with it. True, I was never one because they’re afraid of who may this past year must have really media and our politicians as to ing this — lighten up, people. to follow anyone or anything, never get offended, our politicians do ticked off some of the atheists. I what is “acceptable and what is Thicken your skin and stop worry- was a slave to fashion, wore what I nothing. They have become noth- personally have no issue with athe- not.” ing about who you’ll offend by liked. I was never in a clique, liked ing more than wimps of the highest ists, but they just always appear to “Political correctness is a socie- being honest. Use manners — they mostly everyone and gave others a extreme. be angry people. Hey, be an atheist, tal perversion parading as an effort worked in the past, bring them chance. I don’t believe in global Our democratic leaders would but leave the rest of us alone. If you toward civility and world peace. In back. And for Principal Gutierrez, warming, never bought into that have you believe that asking people don’t like my Christmas tree, too fact it is a bulldozer sent to level all instead of saying that peanut but- hype. Even the warming enthusiast to show an ID to vote would some- bad, then come up with something resistance by the labeling free ter and jelly sandwiches are racist couldn’t sell their product under how be racist or picking on minori- you all can call your own. Why in speech and honesty as evil. It is one because other cultures may have warming anymore so they changed ties and the poor. I don’t even want the world we all should cower to of the greatest evils of our time never eaten them and may know their cause to climate change to get started on all the things we one person who has a problem with masquerading as a knight in shin- nothing about them, why not bring (that’s a whole other subject). need an ID for. Simply put, I believe the Pledge of Allegiance or a ing armor. The halls of academia, the goods in and turn the kids onto So, suffice it to say, I was not an their protests are nothing more Christmas carol is beyond me. the liberal progressive media, the wonders of sticky sweet jelly easy sell on all of this PC crap. than pandering to their voting base. What ever happened to the majori- Hollywood and the general consen- and lip smacking peanut butter and The PC culture in this country is There are states that have said they ty rule? Hey, how about we just go sus drawn from those who repeat if they don’t like it, well hey,at least so ridiculous, especially when it would get ID’s to these people for back to good old-fashioned man- today’s ‘common wisdom of the you tried and no one got hurt. United States a secular nation for all religions

would like to thank Ms. ful things about the United States — thoughts on Christianity,which can be easily will allow the readers to answer the above Smutnick for her Christian people can express their opinions discovered. If after reading our Founding posed question in their own minds. But, I can Revisionist response to my YOUR without fear of persecution or retri- Fathers’ thoughts on religion, one does not confidently say that a secular nation that Ifinal paragraph regarding TURN bution. agree they were not Christian in any sense, respects all beliefs would allow Mr. Levey the the wisdom of our Founding Upon further in-depth research then one is being intellectually dishonest and luxury and freedom to engage in such Fathers separating Church and and cross-referencing of reliable delusional. “Christian blasphemy” as long as he is not State. USMAN sources, I can confidently state the I believe the most powerful proof that we infringing on the rights of any U.S. citizen. I sincerely enjoyed reading her RAMZAN, United States of America is a secu- are a secular nation that caters to all faiths is And as a rational thinker and champion for opinion and must also thank her for MD lar nation for people of all religions. found in the 1796 Treaty of Tripoli Article XI free thought, I applaud the U.S. government prompting me to do some more In fact, the words: “Jesus Christ, which was written under President for allowing it and not engaging in hypocrisy reading on the topic. I respect indi- PUTNAM Christianity, God, or Divine,” are Washington’s term and signed by President par excellence. viduals who incite me to educate never mentioned in the Adams. This was a proclamation by our From a current day practical standpoint, I myself and broaden my mind. Just Constitution. The Constitution Founding Fathers on the world stage to all can say that I have never been asked about like you, I am a perpetual student of life. states, “No religious test shall ever be nations specifically addressing the Osman my religious affiliation by any governing She started her letter with a quote from a required as a qualification to any office or (anglicized to Ottoman) Empire. It states: “As body or government sites, which include and cowboy actor who became president. In the public trust under the United States” (Article the Government of the United States of not limited to: the post office, public spirit of quoting famous historical figures, I 6 Section 3). To give equal citizenship to America is not, in any sense, founded on the libraries, police departments, court systems, turn to one of the greatest minds of the 20th believers and non-believers alike was Christian religion — as it has in itself no town clerk’s office, institutions of higher century.Dr. Einstein (not to be confused with unheard of during that era. This was sheer character of enmity against the laws, reli- education, and hospitals/medical clinics. Mr. Einstein) said, “A human being is a part genius. gion, or tranquility,of Mussulmen [Muslims] Furthermore, when getting married, the of the whole, called by us Universe, a part The United States is not a Christian nation — and as the said States never entered into Justice of the Peace never asked my religious limited in time and space. He experiences and does not endorse Christianity as its offi- any war or act of hostility against any affiliation and there is no such documenta- himself, his thoughts and feelings as some- cial religion. The Bible is not the source of Mahometan [Mohammadan] nation, it is tion on the marriage certificate. Heck, the thing separated from the rest — a kind of legislation or jurisprudence. And if it was, declared by the parties that no pretext aris- greeter at Walmart does not ask my religious optical delusion of his consciousness. This then we would have the re-enactment of the ing from religious opinions shall ever pro- affiliation. I, just like my fellow Americans, delusion is a kind of prison, restricting us to 1692 Salem Witch Trials, because such dra- duce an interruption of the harmony exist- can go about my daily business without any our personal desires and to affection for a few conian laws would still be in effect. We would ing between the two countries.” uninvited interjections by religious dogma. persons nearest to us. Our task must be to also consider it blasphemy that Copernicus I believe I have presented a plethora of So yes, the Founding Fathers were brilliant free from this prison by widening our circle introduced the heliocentric universe theory, sound proof to substantiate my claim. when they separated Church and State. They of compassion to embrace all living crea- which is now known as fact. The “Dark However, as a scientist, I always like fail safe created a melting pot nation that has become tures and the whole nature in its beauty.” Ages” during the Church’s political zenith is mechanisms and back-up safety systems. a superpower because of the infusion of dif- Let me please preface my reasoned and log- labeled as such by Western historians for a One final fail-safe point to rest my case will ferent minds, ideologies, and cultures. This is ical argument with the understanding that I reason. be done through a rhetorical question. Would analogous to combining a spectrum of wide respect and encourage everyone’s right to The Founding Fathers were a mix of a “Christian Nation” allow the Church of ranging DNAs to create a healthier and fitter practice their religion and/or creed. As long rational deists, atheists, spiritualists and Satan to have its global headquarters in the phenotype. May God bless all my brethren: as your religion does not infringe upon my materialists. Their writings are immortal- United States of America? Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Constitutional rights, then you are welcome ized and I am not going to quote them ad nau- Anton Levey founded the Church of Satan Confucius, Agnostic, Spiritualist, Pantheist, to practice and proselytize your faith. I also seam. I recommend reading Thomas in San Francisco, Calif., in 1966. Since then, Rational Deist, Atheist, and yes even the encourage free thought and an intelligent Jefferson’s or John Adam’s inflammatory the worldwide administrative headquarters Satanist. We all are in need of good Karma exchange of ideas. This is one of the beauti- writings about organized religion and their for Satanism has been moved to New York. I energy as we are all fragile creatures. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Taking issue with church ‘benefits’ JBS ideology ‘un-American, misleading and dangerous’ To the Editor: Maybe then my $20,000 in student loans To the Editor: nomic meltdown on President Obama, gov- In the Jan. 3 edition of the Villager, a wouldn’t exist. And I’m sure that all of the It was interesting to note that our weekly ernment overregulation, and greedy poor piece entitled “Fifty benefits of faith and extensive research and studying that I did right wing Villager editorialist, Mary people. They swore this to be true on the church involvement” ran in the Opinion wouldn’t just be all for naught. Church Smutnick, ended her most recent letter Bible and declared their agenda to be the section. would cover all of the bases, most certainly with a plug for the John Birch Society will of the Founding Fathers. Glenn Beck John Hanson’s article was well written including Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. (JBS). and right wing media outlets had their and thoughtful, particularly if you are of This brings me to my next issue, benefit This explains a lot in understanding the back as they ignored the criminal role the Christian persuasion. number 6 — “a healthy worldview.”First, to source of her misleading information and played by “too big to fail” banks and I, however, took issue with a few of these define healthy, is it “overwhelmingly posi- her coercive ideology. deficits created by two wars and tax cuts “benefits.” tive and optimistic regardless of circum- The JBS was founded in 1958 by wealthy for the wealthy. The first benefit, #12, suggests that stance” or is it “both positive and negative, businessman Robert Welch from Belmont, America’s extreme right wing ideology church involvement offers “the equivalent as interpreted through the lens of a real- Mass. Its goal is to return America to what has been shaped by the JBS for more than of a bachelors degree for every eight or 10 ist?” What does God think about global vio- it perceives to be its glory days (pre-1925) 50 years now and remains currently active years of faithful church attendance.” I’m lence and unrest? Worldwide hunger? This where men were free and government was through the Tea Party. As a result of their genuinely supposed to believe that attend- is my worldview, and I deem it “healthy.” small. They believe that the biggest threat rightward push and the policies fearful ing church dutifully for eight to 10 years Everyone has a right to believe what they to achieving this goal is communism. Their Republican politicians have embraced, the would miraculously grant me the same choose, I will never argue that. However, strategy was — and still remains — to por- American middle class has become mar- knowledge I gained from spending four when they choose to preach, they open tray any person or any policy as being total- ginalized. Wealth inequality has become years in a state university? I have a difficult themselves up for argument or rebuttal, itarian if they are pro-social safety net. the biggest threat to our economy and to time imagining that church will provide me thus this response. So, for all 50 of your ben- This included Roosevelt’s New Deal, the prosperity of the working class. with the same information that I took from efits of faith, I can name 50 more benefits of Medicare, Social Security, unemployment According to Forbes, “While the top 1 per- my college level science or English courses. living a life free of religion and worship. benefits, civil rights legislation, environ- cent own more than 40 percent of the Perhaps my guidance counselor at mental protection, food safety laws, public nation’s approximately $54 trillion in Woodstock Academy should have told me JONATHON POTRZEBA education, worker unionization, and now wealth, they earn about 19 percent of the that all I needed was 8-10 years of church. POMFRET of course, the Affordable Care Act. Under income.” the banner of Christian values, the JBS And this wealth buys a lot of political works to portray all these programs that influence. As a result, the wealth created by A letter of appreciation seek to secure a level playing field for the all of us is capitalized to a few on top (like poor and oppressed as being titanic threats the Koch brothers) but their losses (i.e. The to the social fabric of our nation and who’s To the Editor: kindness is clearly a reflection of the val- Great Recession) are socialized onto the aim is to destroy capitalism. The JBS man- We recently received this letter from a ues you promote. It was joyful to see our rest of us in the form of wage cuts, safety ages to frighten and cajole the unfortunate very happy family and it touched us so children with big smiles on their faces as net cuts, job insecurity and loss, public edu- and the uneducated to vote to weaken the much that we wanted to share it with the well as the excitement in their eyes. We cation defunding and negligent upkeep of very programs that would otherwise bene- community: cannot begin to express our gratitude and our infrastructure. fit them. “Dear Danielson Martial Arts Academy thanks. So while I deeply respect Mary One of the founding members of the JBS & Quiet Korner Health and Wellness, our The community is truly fortunate to have Smutnick’s passion and believe she loves was wealthy businessman Fred Koch, who family would like to thank you for making two thoughtful and supportive businesses our country, I also believe that the JBS ide- became part of Robert Welch’s inner circle. our Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday serving us. Some day when we are able, we ology that drives her and many other con- Koch made his fortune in the oil refinery so special because of your “Adopt a hope to help a family in need, as you have servatives who opine in the Villager is un- business and when he died, left billions to Family” program. done for us. American, misleading and dangerous — sons Charles and David. The Koch brothers We are blessed to be one of the families With much love, A very happy family.” particularly to the great working class. invested much of this money into their that you helped this season. We have had Don’t be fooled by them and don’t let their political creations — think tank Cato difficult times, as so many do. We cannot fear mongering tactics work against your DANIELSON MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY Institute, the Heritage Foundation, and believe that two local businesses and their own common sense. QUIET KORNER HEALTH & WELLNESS Americans For Prosperity. Not coinciden- participants have gone above and beyond to tally, six months after President Obama’s donate so much food, toys, clothes and gift BILL SOWKA presidency a new right wing populist move- cards. Your participants’ generosity and WOODSTOCK ment arose — The Tea Party.Bankrolled by the Koch Brothers, they blamed the eco- A10 • Friday, January 10, 2014 PUTNAM VILLAGER Tips to keep New Year’s resolutions

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When it comes to coins and currency, from the genuine (and often very valuable) what’s the opposite of “raw?” coins. A recent example was the reader who How about “cooked?” TREASURES submitted a 1916D Mercury dime to us for Nope, think again. certification. Had it been a fake, it would IN OUR In numismatics (both coins and curren- Y have been worthless to a collector. However, cy), it is “certified” or “slabbed.” HOME as a genuine coin we were able to sell it for “Raw” means the coin or piece of curren- him for $250. In this case the cost of certifi- cy has not been certified as authentic or cation was well worth the expense. graded by experts at a third party grading PAUL As mentioned at the beginning of this col- service. Why “third party?” The first two JOSEPH umn, sellers and buyers often don’t agree on parties are the seller and the buyer. what a raw coin’s grade is. This difference is Invariably,the seller thinks the coin is a bet- frequently substantial. Certification serves ter grade and, therefore, more valuable than to resolve this issue to a great degree. has been, a dealer-driven com- it probably is … and the buyer thinks it’s a Here are a couple of examples. Let’s say a pany, while NGC and PCGS are lower grade and less valuable than it proba- seller and buyer can’t agree whether an 1879 primarily driven by dealers who bly is. Enter the unbiased, objective third CC Morgan dollar is an AU (almost uncircu- submit coins on behalf of col- party. There are many third party grading lated) coin or an MS 60 (mint state, uncircu- lectors. ANACS is also the com- services for both coins and currency. All lated) coin. So it is sent out for certification. pany that I have worked for part claim to be “experts.” However, not all are. If it comes back as an AU 50, its value is time for the past five years. I Over the course of time, consistently about $2,000; but if it comes back as an MS cover shows for them from New accurate authentication and grading have 60, the value jumps to $3,650. Another exam- England to Virginia (and some- separated the trustworthy and respected ple is a 1926-S $20 St Gaudens gold piece. In times beyond). grading services from those that are (and AU 50 its value is about $1,900, but as an MS Why should a coin be submit- we’re being kind here) less than trustwor- 60 the value is $2,800. ted to a third party service? thy or respected. There have been many In our next column we’ll take a look at Well, there are several reasons. alleged expert coin grading services over some recent antiques and collectibles that When a coin is slabbed, it is the years, while currency-grading services we’ve appraised and/or accepted for con- placed into a sealed, clear plas- are a more recent phenomenon. signment to auction. Until then, keep those tic holder with a label that indi- Generally, the numismatic community questions coming. cates what the coin is and what acknowledges that the top three (3) grading Happy New Year from all of us at Grey its grade is. And, since a coin’s services are: ANACS, PCGS and NGC. Ghost Auctions & Appraisals. value is tied to its condition, or There are a few second-tier services and grade, the slab establishes a many “less than reliable” services. We often Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: Grey Ghost pricing guideline for that piece. Courtesy photo refer to the lower services as “fly-by- Auctions & Appraisals, 508-943-6570, pwo- The holder protects the coin A coin in an ANACS slab. nighters.” With regard to currency, the top [email protected]; www.greyghostcorp.com; from further handling and envi- two are generally acknowledged as PMG The author conducts certified coin and ronmental damage. Also, the the value of the coin should anything hap- and PCGSC. antique/collectible appraisals, on site estate families and heirs of coin collectors often pen to the collector. ANACS, out of Colorado, is the oldest coin sales, auctions, and cleanouts. have no idea what the value of a piece is, so grading service, and it calls itself the “col- Certification also separates the virtually the slab provides them with some sense of lectors’ grading service.” It is not, and never worthless counterfeit and altered coins LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A theory stuck in ice To the Editor: and “doubter” (mindsets that in the actual congruent warming, one would think that rampant, vociferous emotionalism, and We have been hearing it for two decades scientific method are considered essential the AGW movement is dead. that hallmark feature of a false argument, now. to ascertain scientific truths) are thrown While it may be logically and scientifical- derogatory, intimidation and insult. The cream of the scientific crop is in around in place of counter arguments to ly dead, the reverse is true politically.With Just like a religion, which can only argue “unanimous” agreement that anthro- stubborn facts such as there have been more and more reality refusing to accede to for its tenets via faith, so the umbrella pogenic carbon emissions (AGW) is caus- massive climate fluctuations throughout the “theory” of AGW, the level of emotion- church of AGW will in 2014 resort to all ing a greenhouse effect that will imminent- the Earth’s history and it has never been alism, appeals to authority, and arguments these tactics and other forms of intimida- ly cause catastrophic damage to all life on stable; or that carbon dioxide is in fact one from intimidation from AGW adherents is, tion to keep their incomes and power Earth. of the less capable compounds that trap and will be, on the rise. While they may intact. As the scientists are rescued from Subsequently,we have been told, the only heat in the atmosphere; or that there is a have missed their window of dominating the icebound vessel, one can only hope that way to avoid the looming climate apoca- much more substantial and lengthy record the international belief and acceptance of the scientific corruption, taxpayer subsi- lypse is to quickly accede to the science as of a correlation between solar activity and AGW,they are far from giving up the lucra- dized pseudo-science, and green cronyism represented by Phil Jones, Michael Mann, changing climate; or that substantial his- tive cronyism surrounding the loot to be created by AGW stays stuck in the James Hansen, and of course, the illustri- toric data shows that carbon levels have seized in the west. The professorships, the Antarctic ice. ous IPCC of the United Nations as incon- risen following a warming trend, not as a subsidized “research,” the “green” corpo- Although 2014 is the Chinese year of the trovertible, scientific law. precursor of one. rations, the bureaucratic growth potential, horse, here’s a toast to the hope that it may To dare question the conclusions of the As scientific expeditions get stuck in ice the tantalizing array of actual and future also be the western year of reason and sci- “expert” consensus, one is allegedly either that Al Gore and his political/scientific powers for government regulators, and the ence. an energy industry hack (though not the minions vehemently claimed would not cash rich “green” voting base for politi- “green” industry) or incapable of under- exist in 2013, and as the “official” dooms- cians, all form a cohesive and powerful GARY MENARD standing climate science. day computer models are now proven 100 lobby group that will not relinquish its WOODSTOCK The analogy of the catastrophic, warm- percent incorrect by the 17-year pause in power, money, or future prospects easily. ing, alarmist movement to a religious cult any warming, and as the atmospheric CO2 In 2014, we will likely note the increased is all too obvious. The epithets of “skeptic” levels have escalated to 400 ppm with no calls for “action,” not scientific debate,

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French named employee of the investment products. Although risk management, investments, tax plan- month at DKH Larrow achieves CFP cer- Larrow can work with people in ning and management, retirement and any profession, he has part- employee benefits, and estate planning. PUTNAM — Sleep coor- tification nered with many local school CFP professionals also agree to meet dinator Lisa French has districts in Eastern ongoing continuing education require- KILLINGLY — Jeff Larrow, CFP, Connecticut and focuses prima- ments and to uphold CFP Board’s Code of been named employee of ChFC, agency owner at Larrow the month for December at rily on educators. His office is Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Insurance and Financial located at 24 Putnam Pike, Suite Rules of Conduct and Financial Planning Day Kimball Healthcare Strategies, an exclusive agency of (DKH). 2 in Dayville. Practice Standards. Horace Mann, has been authorized The CFP® certification iden- “Jeff ’s commitment to furthering his “Lisa is a competent, by the Certified Financial Planner conscientious, flexible and Jeff Larrow tifies those individuals who education proves him to be an outstand- Board of Standards to use the have met the rigorous experi- ing resource for his clients,” said Liz well-organized manager,” Certified Financial Planner (CFP) said Elizabeth Favreau, ence and ethical requirements of the CFP Reilly, Field Sales Leader at Horace Lisa French certification marks in accordance with Board, who have successfully completed Mann. “The CFP certification is one of MSN, director of critical the CFP Board certification and renewal care Services at DKH. “She financial planning coursework and have the most prestigious designations in the requirements. passed the 10 hour CFP Certification financial services industry and is a great manages the department Larrow has represented Horace Mann in an economical manner and is well- Examination covering the following accomplishment.” since 2008 and provides auto, home, and areas: the financial planning process, respected by her staff. She has the cus- life insurance in addition to a variety of tomers as her first priority and works to accommodate their busy lives for sleep stud- ies. Lisa always goes above and beyond the call of duty.” Quest Martial Arts. French joined DKH in 1992 in the respira- • Orange Dragon: Gianah DeAngelis, tory department and began working second Phillip Feanny Aleman, David Genay and third shifts in the sleep center in 1999 • Green Dragon: Tobias Dexter when the department was started. In her • Red Dragon: Julian Escobar position as sleep coordinator, she is respon- • American Dragon: Michael Lowery, sible for managing the day-to-day operations Paul Poplasky of the sleep center and performing sleep • Yellow: Jamiel Andujar, Dylan Bemis, studies. French’s other duties include man- Sebastian Hanshaw, Josh Salop, Savannah aging staffing, statistics and policies, and Schley educating the community about sleep. • Orange: Aidan Bain, Joshua Bonin, “I am extremely honored to be recognized Alec Rawson, Isabella Selmecki, Grace by my DKH family,”said French when asked Colangelo how she felt about being named employee of • Blue Child: Ian Stone, Sadie Bergeron the month. “It’s humbling to work with such • Blue/Green: Reed Magnan an amazing group of people who make my • Green/White: Emma Rainville, Dakota job easy; they are my inspiration.” Ryley Co-worker administrative assistant Karin • Green: Aidan Danburg, Nicholas McAllister noted, “Patient care is always Caggiano Lisa’s top priority. Patients come in, not • Green/Black: Ewa Sekula, Adam sure if they can handle using sleep therapy Sekula equipment and are scared and nervous. She • Green/Red: Jai Abrams has a way of connecting with them to help • Red/White: Nicholas Boligan, Paige them understand why they need to use the Campbell, Joe Monk, Emma Brock equipment and how using it will help them • Junior Apprentice Black Belt: Alexis NEW JUNIOR BLACK BELTS feel better.” Elkinson Courtesy photo • Junior Black Belt: Alyssa Arends, French is a certified respiratory thera- PUTNAM — Congratulations to Quest Martial Arts newest junior black belts. Owners Grandmaster pist, a registered polysomnographic tech- Zachary Bertram, Tanner Clark, Olivia Cunha, Aleya Wesler Mke Bogdanski and Master Kristin Duethorn promoted Alyssa Arends, Olivia Cunha, Aleya Wesler, nologist, and a registered sleep technologist. Zachary Bertram and Tanner Clark in a recent graduation. A three-time cancer survivor, she was hon- • Adult Orange: Caleb Ellis, Shain ored with the American Cancer Society’s Mazzerella 2013 “Sandra L. Labaree New England • 2 Stripe Blue: Joe Andujar, Paul Volunteer Values Award.” French is a life- Boisvert, Korenza Manfredi, Zoe long resident of Northeast Connecticut and Manfredi, Gary Powell currently resides in Pomfret, with her hus- • 1 Stripe Blue: Laura Graves band Dwight and daughter Kaitlyn. • 3 Stripe Green: Hayley Cutler, Logan Donohue, Colby Johndrow, Frederick Quest Martial Arts December Ullrich • 2 Stripe Green: Robert Adonizio Graduates • 1 Stripe Green: Adriana Anderson, David Anderson, Lydia Smith PUTNAM — The following students were • 3 Stripe Red: Gary Pazienza promoted at the December Graduation at • 1 Stripe Red: Brendan Chapuis, Scott Mike Bogdanski’s and Kristin Duethorn’s Selmecki

PAWS Cat of the Week: Periwinkle This is Periwinkle! She is easily one of the shelter’s softest cats to pet. Her fur is always clean and silky to touch. Luckily for her, she loves to be petted! Periwinkle can hold the attention of anyone who stops by to give her some of theirs. She is loving and playful and you simply won’t be able to leave without wanting to take her with you. That’s most likely her intention. Periwinkle came to the shelter as many of our other female cats do. She was a mother and was trying to care for her babies. She did a lovely job of it and they have all found happy homes since then. Periwinkle tries very hard every day that we’re open to show the people who come through that she wants to be a part of their family.It is a mystery to all of the shel- ter’s volunteers that she hasn’t found a home yet. Of course, it is always more difficult to find a home for an adult cat than for a kitten. Even when that adult is no more than a year or two old, still full of energy, life and love. Periwinkle is strong-willed and will let you know what she wants and what she doesn’t want, so she would be best in a home with older chil- dren. You won’t need to do much guessing with this girl. She will let you know what’s up. Despite this, she is still very sweet and always polite, and also gets along pretty well with GOING FOR TWO other cats. She’ll always be your best friend no matter what. Charlie Lentz photo Periwinkle is up-to-date on her vaccines, is FIV/FeLV negative and has been spayed. MONTVILLE — Tourtellotte’s Kaevon Safford rises for a shot over St. Bernard’s Graham Fagerquist, If you would like to adopt this charming young lady and give her the loving family she left, and Anthony Malchiodi at St. Bernard School on Monday, Jan. 6. St. Bernard won 68-55. For is desperately trying to find, please call the PAWS shelter at (860) 480-1104. more, turn to Villager Sports, starting on page B1!

QVCC Foundation recognizes emeritus distinction DANIELSON — The QVCC Foundation is pleased to recognize its emeritus distinction of select individuals and their extraordi- nary contribution to the Foundation’s mis- sion. Inducted in 2012 were Dr. Robert E. Miller, Donald R. St. Onge, Steven H. Townsend, and Dianne E. Williams. Most recently, in 2013: Rheo Brouillard and Frank Postemski. Rheo Brouillard, President of Savings Institute Bank and Trust, led the Foundation as president for three terms. Brouillard’s vision increased expansion of the Foundation’s Board, improved its mar- keting and increased outreach to larger industries, realtors, and service clubs. Brouillard also developed and served as Courtesy photos chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, resulting in the Foundation’s first strategic From left, Karen Osbrey, Faith Brouillard, Rheo Brouillard, Monique Wolanin and Tom Harney. plan. “I am proud that I was able to play a part community college to serve northeastern providing transportation for students to col- in the Foundation’s years and remain Connecticut in the late 1960s. Postemski was lege-related activities. amazed at the level of success the not only a major force on the Citizens These advocates for QVCC have made Foundation continues to achieve based on Planning Committee, but became a strong QVCC’s affordable, high quality education the commitment of many,” said Brouillard. supporter through his service on the QVCC and training possible to the residents of Broulliard, his wife Faith and their grand- Robert Miller, Tom Harney, Frank Postemski and Foundation, which was established only a northeastern Connecticut. For more infor- daughter Jasmine live in Hampton. Monique Wolanin. month after the College opened in 1971. One mation about the QVCC Foundation contact Frank Postemski was one of the original of his early initiatives on the Foundation Monique Wolanin, QVCC director of com- members of the Citizens Planning Windham County who were designated by was to arrange for the acquisition of a used munity engagement at 860-412-7328 or Committee, a group of residents of local boards of education, to advocate for a school bus, repainted in the College’s colors, [email protected]. A12 • Friday, January 10, 2014 THOMPSON VILLAGER

ect was entitled “Our Stories student-faculty team whose was entitled “Manifesto! team whose project was enti- Produce or Not, That is the NOTEBOOK Without Words.” project was entitled “Israeli- What Do You Stand For?” tled “Dams: Their Uses, Question.” continued from page A6 • Dana Diaz of Pomfret Palestinian Conflict: Is There • Hallie Leo of Pomfret Virtues, Issues, and • Colin Rodman of Pomfret Center was in the student- a Solution?” Center was in the student- Failures.” Center was in the student- Documentary Film.” faculty team whose project • Abigail Horst of Pomfret faculty team whose project • Charles Paul of faculty team whose project • Evan Cunningham, of was entitled “Making Sense was in the student-faculty was entitled “Manifesto! Woodstock was in the stu- was entitled “Evolution of Pomfret, was in the student- of the Middle East.” team whose project was enti- What Do You Stand For?” dent-faculty team whose proj- Images.” faculty team whose project • Benjamin DiIorio of tled “To Buy Organic • Keith O’Hara of ect was entitled “Making • Benjamin Rumrill of was entitled “Dams: Their Pomfret Center was in the Produce or Not, That is the Woodstock was in the stu- Sense of the Middle East.” Pomfret was in the student- Uses, Virtues, Issues, and student-faculty team whose Question.” dent-faculty team whose proj- • Samuel Paul of faculty team whose project Failures.” project was entitled • Nathaniel Kremer of ect was entitled “Pomfret Woodstock was in the stu- was entitled “Evolution of • Colin Dean, of “Pomfret: A Day in the Life.” Pomfret was in the student- Mosaic.” dent-faculty team whose proj- Images.” Woodstock, was in the stu- • Benjamin DiIorio of faculty team whose project • Rhone O’Hara of ect was entitled “Dams: • Benjamin Rumrill of dent-faculty team whose proj- Pomfret Center was in the was entitled “Evolution of Woodstock was in the stu- Their Uses, Virtues, Issues, Pomfret was in the student- ect was entitled “Making student-faculty team whose Images.” dent-faculty team whose proj- and Failures.” faculty team whose project Sense of the Middle East.” project was entitled • Olivia Kremer of Pomfret ect was entitled “Our Stories • Shuonan Peng of Pomfret was entitled “Evolution of • Colin Dean of Pomfret “Pomfret: A Day in the Life.” was in the student-faculty Without Words.” was in the student-faculty Images.” was in the student-faculty • Sydney Fisher of Pomfret team whose project was enti- • Matthew Ouellet of team whose project was enti- • Molly Schroder of team whose project was enti- was in the student-faculty tled “In Their Own Words: Pomfret was in the student- tled “Materials Technology: Woodstock was in the stu- tled “Making Sense of the team whose project was enti- The Story of Project: faculty team whose project Past, Present and Future.” dent-faculty team whose proj- Middle East.” tled “Teaching the Kids Next Pomfret.” was entitled “Evolution of • Lucy Richards of Pomfret ect was entitled “Place and • Madison Dean of Door.” • Genevieve LaBeef of Images.” was in the student-faculty Possibility: Making Beauty, Woodstock was in the stu- • Nickolas Fulchino of Pomfret was in the student- • Maxfield Paro of Pomfret team whose project was enti- Pursuing Truth, Doing dent-faculty team whose proj- Pomfret Center was in the faculty team whose project was in the student-faculty tled “To Buy Organic Goodness.” DINING & ENTERTAINMENT CHECK OUT THESE LOCAL HOT SPOTS SHERWOOD’S THIS WEEKEND! RESTAURANT & BAR ON THE WOODSTOCK / PUTNAM LINE! Authentic Mexican Cuisine, Little River Plaza • 35 Rt 171, South Woodstock, CT 06267 Tel: 860-963-2080 or 860-963-1230 (fax) From our Family to Yours From lunches on the go, COMING SOON to cool treats, Baby Back Ribs & Steaks NOW OPEN delectable dinners and live Fresh Seafood • Angus Burgers 1086TO DAYVILLE, N. Main CT!St. NOW OPEN 7 DAYS at 12:00 Noon 1086 N. Main Street entertainment DAYVILLE, CT! The Quiet Filet Mignon * Over 70 authentic dishes Corner ~ Oscar ~ * Full Bar & HD TVs Sundays at Sherwoods isn’t so Diane’s VILLA NOVA $16.00 * The BEST “Your Home Away From Home” Margaritas around quiet! Enjoy a filet-topped with lobster meat One of the largest * Authentic Kids’ Gluten Free Menus $ on 2 or more Menu Available in the area 5off Dinner Entrées LIKE US ON BUY 1 MEAL Not to be combined with any other offer. Limit one per table. Villager Exp. 01/17/14 Facebook.com/MexicalisFreshMex GET THE SECOND 1/2 OFF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE.BRING IN COUPON FOR DISCOUNT (DINE-IN ONLY) ENTERTAINMENT Spencer, MA | Ware, MA | Holden, MA 5 Brimfield Road, Holland, MA We Accept Live Music on Fridays MexicalisFreshMex.com (413) 245-9090 Closed DELIVERY AVAILABLE Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm | Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm Mondays CATERING AVAILABLE KARAOKE - Tues, Thurs & Sat • 9pm

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we are their local law coverage areas at the begin- a change, it’s because of the NECOGG enforcement agency here, ning of the dispatchers’ 30- service. I’ve always said that A1 continued from page even though we are the day training process.” we tax people a lot in this ‘state’ police.” While some members of state and the least we can for a variety of reasons. Labbe had a different take, NECCOG seemed to be give them is protection, so I “It’s not all Killingly, noting the location of the relieved, if not more aware think if we are going to cut because of those 600 walk-ins barracks right off of of the realities behind the things short, the last place that we’ve had during that Interstate 395 as a prime rea- changes the State Police have we should do so is safety. If timeframe, they are there for son for the large number of made, some still showed con- anything, we should add a a variety of reasons, ranging walk-ins. cerns that they would like to few more troopers. It sounds from complaints to finger- “Troop D is a unique be addressed. Killingly Town great, but somehow the peo- prints and pistol permits — place,” Labbe said. “It’s in Council Chair John ple out there feel like they it’s a diverse set of reasons the downtown area and for Hallbergh wasn’t satisfied. are not getting the protection and because of that we need years and years, people have “This all sounds good on they deserve.” to have a person there to deal been comfortable going in paper, but the fact is that our Both lieutenants left the with that, primarily during there and feel free to walk in resident troopers are telling presentation acknowledging those time frames,” he said. and talk with troopers. My us that the response times that there are still some bugs The recent return of the troop is a quarter mile off are way up. People go to the that need to be worked out, desk trooper means that the highway and we rarely barracks and if they have to as with any major shift or from 8 a.m. until at least 4 get walk-ins, so it’s a bit dif- use the phone they are out change. With the officers p.m., a trooper will be inside ferent — people just feel com- there 10, 15, 20 minutes some- having a better understand- the barracks with the door fortable walking into Troop times, and originally, to my ing of the expectations of unlocked, waiting to serve D.” understanding, it was pre- local town officials and the those who need assistance. Brooklyn First Selectman sented as a cost-saving meas- members of NECCOG more However, that trooper can be Rick Ives questioned ure. I’d like to the know the aware of the specific details dispatched to an incident in whether or not the lack of facts as to whether it really behind the State Police con- the immediate area around civilian dispatchers at Troop served that purpose.” solidation, the hope now is the barracks and the blue D has had a negative impact State Rep. Danny Rovero that the parties can work emergency phone outside the on the productivity and effi- added his own thoughts on together going forward to do building, dubbed the “Smurf ciency of the officers at the the changes, saying that if what’s best for the people of phone” by locals, is still oper- barracks or the dispatchers this is a good thing, the State Northeastern Connecticut. ational to contact dispatch at at Troop C. Labbe noted Police need to work on their Troop C and have an officer there are concerns that the presentation to the public. Jason Bleau may be sent to the barracks if the State Police has had to “The way they explain it, it reached (860) 928-1818, ext. doors are locked. address. sounds like the best thing 112, or by e-mail at jason@vil- Pomfret First Selectman “You do lose some familiar- since sliced bread, but on the lagernewspapers.com. Maureen Nicholson asked ity [with the region],” Labbe other hand, if it’s so great, Smith about the variations said. “I have 40 percent new then why are we having so between Troop D and other people working for me at many complaints?” asked Jason Bleau photos barracks and why walk-ins Troop C. What we’ve done to Rovero. “Nobody likes seem more numerous. help with that, we’ve put change, especially at my age, Lieutenant Scott Smith of Troop D talks with local officials about Smith responded, “I think them on ride-alongs in each but when you hear people the State Police Consolidation. it lends itself to that home- area to get familiar with the complain it’s not because of town feeling. Let’s face it — Holiday season a big success for local merchants Reynolds said he thinks the “shop local” paychecks between Thanksgiving and Heart and Home proprietor Ruth LOCAL movement is gaining steam and that his Christmas, but this year only had two. We Richardson summed up the shopping sea- A1 continued from page business has certainly been a beneficiary found that the second and third week of son quite simply, saying, “We’ve had more of that campaign. December we saw a decline, which was traffic and regular customers coming back Barn in Woodstock, which has been “I think people are more and more aware nationwide, really, and the last week for us and forth, a lot of new customers too. I around for almost 50 years and is owned by of it everyday,” he said. “In the last few was huge. So, I think people were living think my regular customers are embracing husband and wife Jotham and Kristin years, ‘shop local’ has been on everyone’s paycheck to paycheck.” the shop local movement.” Reynolds. mind and ‘Made in USA’has been on every- The limited finances didn’t stop her While there may be advantages that Jotham revealed to The Villager that 2013 one’s mind. So we’ve tried to find more locally owned shop from seeing an influx of many argue make big box stores worth vis- was not a huge year, but kept the made-in-America goods as well.” customers supporting the “shop local” iting during the holidays, it appears the Christmas Barn on point to continue its Ann Monteiro owns The Flying Carpet movement. push for shopping local is gaining signifi- success into the future. Studio on Main Street in Putnam, a loca- “Shop Locally Saturday was huge for us, cant support. Local shops may not be see- “I would say about the same as last year,” tion populated by local businesses that has one of our biggest days of the season, and ing huge benefits just yet, but it’s clear that said Reynolds, referencing his business’ been a growing hotspot for some time in we find that people are listening and more many are looking to these stores as an financial success in 2013. “It wasn’t excep- northeastern Connecticut. She reported in tune with what’s happening locally as alternative for holiday shopping and the tional, but we’ve been here for 48 years and that 2013 as a whole was great, but the 2013 far as events they can tie in to their shop- future is looking bright for years to come have a good following. We find that we’re holiday shopping season was spectacular, ping and eating at local restaurants that that local merchants may see their busi- pretty steady.It wasn’t quite as good as last despite some factors that were out of the they can tie into their shopping trips too.” nesses flourish in a new, “shop local” year, but it’s the times.” hands of business owners. After 23 years in business, Heart and themed holiday trend. The Christmas Barn caters to a variety “The short season where Thanksgiving Home on Main Street in Danielson also had of tastes and is open six months of the year fell on the 28th of November created a real- a successful Christmas shopping season. 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CALL SARAH @ 860-928-1818 A14 • Friday, January 10, 2014 PUTNAM VILLAGER Legal processes, Municipalities disuss Probate Court The space in question was once the towns are in the situation COURT home to a day care, and Schad has where they don’t have space to go to continued from page A1 noted it will be taken under serious but they are going to be working on other projects create consideration. budgets over the next two months having nothing to do with the Underlying all this is the continu- and they may very well have to do a Probate Court that location is no ing saga about Thompson’s hosting guesstimate and budget a number longer available. I can say a local the Court and how the district to have a placeholder, because speedbumps for property owner who has a building towns will repay Thompson for its something is going to happen.” that is located essentially in years of charging no rent. Filchak brought forward an Putnam has approached me. The According to Thompson First option of possibly bringing the one thing he brings to the table is Selectman Paul Lenky and Board of Probate Courts in Thompson and Main Street work he’s willing to do all the renova- Finance member Paul Deary, an Plainfield under the same roof, but tions to bring the Court in.” agreement was struck when the Schad revealed there are road- Schad noted that the building Court was placed in Thompson that blocks that would get in the way. most likely,the state owns that,” looks capable of handling the eventually expired, but rather than “The statute, as I recall, it states SIDEWALK Court, but the issue that continu- continued from page A1 Benway said. “Where the state approve a new agreement the Court that the Probate Court has to be doesn’t the abutting property ously arises for Schad, a third party simply continued using the origi- located in the district it serves,” who can neither determine the Manager Bruce Benway, the owner does, so this is not a nal agreement when the towns did Schad said. “Unless there is some transfer of land — it’s a transfer location of the Court or vote on not put forward a new plan. Deary kind if special permission from the sidewalks are currently under approval the new home, is the ques- the jurisdiction of the of jurisdiction.” believes Thompson should be reim- Legislature, which they might be While the beautification and tion of rent. She says that is up to bursed for rent owed following the willing to do, it would need to be in Danielson Borough, and while a the towns in the Court’s jurisdic- recent meeting of the Danielson sidewalk improvements on expiration of the agreement. the district it serves. That said, Main Street will be covered by tion to make the decisions. Local officials agreed that there is no reason from a Probate Borough Council resulted in the “It’s been a challenge. I’m coming approval of the transfer of that the state grant, which will reim- Thompson needs to be reimbursed, Court perspective why they could- burse the town for costs at it blind and I have these land- but before that can happen they n’t be in the same facility.” authority to the town, Benway lords asking what the towns are revealed that it’s a bit more accrued from the work, other need to find a new location and With towns waiting in limbo, sidewalks off of Main Street willing to pay, and I ask what have rent set as a reference for the budget season approaching, and complicated. they’re willing to charge the towns. “What the town attorney rec- but included in the central busi- reimbursement to the town of Thompson seeking compensation, ness district will be revamped We do this dance as I’m trying to Thompson. the pressure is on to find a home for ommended and the Town explain to them that I’m just a mid- Council agreed to was that the utilizing the town’s Highway Lenky noted that the addition of the Northeast District Probate Division. dle man who needs a number to rent would need to be included in Court in the very near future. mechanism for transferring the bring forward,” said Schad. jurisdiction of the sidewalks be Another matter the town the budgets of the district towns While there is a lot that plays into needs to consider before mov- She clarified that no offer has and with budget season fast the decision, Schad stated her goal done through an interlocal been put before the district’s towns agreement, which is merely a ing ahead with the project is a approaching time is running out to as the judge is simple and one that second initiative that precedes from any party, including the prop- have the number set in stone for the the district towns should keep in way for two governments to erty owner in Putnam. Brooklyn communicate,” said Benway. the sidewalk renovations. As 2014/2015 fiscal year. mind — to do what’s best for the part of a project still underway First Selectman Rick Ives put NECCOG Executive Director clients and the employees of the “They had a public hearing on another option on the table for con- transferring the sidewalks and the town will be looking at John Filchak, who sat in on the court to continue the service the replacing sewer lines under sideration in hopes of bringing meeting, put this issue into per- Probate Court has provided for the are all set to do it. They’re prob- Brooklyn back into the mix. “We ably going to have the agree- Main Street as well. spective. past few years. “We still have a number of have a building that would take a “It’s a question of where do you ment put on their agenda as little renovation,” said Ives. “I soon as it’s ready. The Borough sewer laterals, the pipes that go and how much will that cost,” Jason Bleau may be reached (860) run from the buildings to the know [Schad] looked at it and it Filchak said. “Moving, retrofitting, 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at will vote on it, and then the might not be perhaps the location Town Council will authorize, town’s main, on Main Street to and all that, is an issue for the [email protected]. replace,” noted Benway. “So that is desired, but it does fit the cri- towns to look at — I think right now most likely, me to sign it on teria space-wise.” behalf of the town. If I under- we’ve shut down work for the stand correctly,it will be instan- winter and the issue becomes taneous.” trying to do the sidewalk at the Benway added that the trans- same time we may be trying to Camper Game Day at 4-H Camp a success fer would move the jurisdiction do the lateral. How much abuse can Main Street take?” POMFRET — More than 60 children enjoyed the day at the Windham for repair and maintenance to Tolland Outdoor Center on Taft Pond Road on Black Friday, Nov. 29. the town instead of the All this is to be considered over the next several months as They were supervised by 16 volunteer teen leaders and staff members Borough, allowing Killingly to that work at the camp in the summer. Divided up into groups, they rotat- move forward with doing the spring draws closer. According to Benway, he would like to see ed to different activities in the morning, going from hiking, to relay races work on the Main Street section and active games in the lodge, to outdoor sports and then back in to warm of the central business district the town go out to bid for the beautification of Main Street to up again while making crafts. All joined together for lunch and indoor and other sidewalks outside of quieter games in the afternoon. Main Street. have the work done at the end of the summer, after the sewer This is the first year a game day was offered on Black Friday and gave Courtesy photos Benway added that it’s impor- parents a chance to do some holiday shopping without having to bring project is complete. Long time staff member Andrew Folsom tant for everyone to understand reluctant children along with them. Game days are an opportunity for gives participants instruction in how to play that this is not a matter of own- children to check out the camp facilities and meet some of the staff to ership of the sidewalks. Jason Bleau may be reached a game of “Squirrel.” (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e- make them more comfortable with possibly attending either day or “The problem, essentially, is overnight camp next summer. that the Borough doesn’t own mail at jason@villagernewspa- pers.com. The next camper game day is scheduled for Monday,Dec. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 860-974-1122 to register. Cost the land under the sidewalk — is only $10 per child, lunch and snacks included. If there is snow, bring winter gear and a sled for even more out- side fun before heading back off to school after the December vacation. 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Editor’s Note: The information Monday, Jan. 6 Jonathan Frazier, 28, of 14 orderly conduct, strangulation Monday, Dec. 23 contained in these police logs was Buckley Hill Road, Thompson, was and risk of injury to a minor. obtained through either press Peter Nowosadko, 27, of 28 charged with larceny in the 6th Melissa Hulburt, 29, of 179 releases or other public documents Senexet Road, Woodstock, was degree. Saturday, Jan. 4 Chaplin Road, Eastford, was kept by each police department, and charged with evading responsibili- charged with illegal use of a cell is considered to be the account of ty and failure to drive right. Sunday, Dec. 22 Kara Racine, 20 at time of arrest, phone. police. All subjects are considered of 57 Pleasant View Drive, innocent until proven guilty in a Ryan Tracanna, 22, of Main Killingly, was charged with larce- Sunday, Dec. 29 court of law. If a case is dismissed DAYVILLE Street, Thompson, was charged ny in the 6th degree and forgery in in court or the party is found to be with burglary in the 3rd degree, the 3rd degree. At 7:21 p.m., members of the innocent, The Villager, with proper Thursday, Dec. 19 manufacturing or possession of Putnam Police Department documentation, will update the log burglar’s tools, robbery in the 3rd Monday, Jan. 6 responded to a residence in at the request of the arrested party. Daniel Davis, 38, of 101 Primrose degree and conspiracy to commit a Putnam for a report of a protective Crossing, Dayville, was charged crime. Daniel Mayo, 28, of 709 order violation. with failure to appear in the 2nd Woodfield Drive, Killingly, was After speaking with the victim, STATE POLICE TROOP degree. charged with violation of a no it was determined that the DANIELSON trespassing notice. accused, 49-year-old Joseph D LOGS Dufresne, of 107 West Main St., BROOKLYN Saturday, Dec. 21 Baltic, had barricaded himself in Safety Warning POMFRET the garage of the residence and Thursday, Dec. 19 Kimberlee Core, 24, of 180 was possibly in possession of a The Connecticut State Police Prospect Ave., Danielson, was Thursday, Dec. 26 knife. Troop D is reporting numerous Ryan Stone, 26, of 5A Middle St., charged with disorderly conduct K-9 Officer Brian Castle and his minor motor vehicle accidents in Brooklyn, was charged with and interfering with a 911 call. Sagan Woods, 21, of 86 Murdock K-9 partner Ammo responded to the northeast corner of breach of peace in the 3rd degree Road, Pomfret, was charged with the residence and completed a Connecticut. and interfering. Robert Core, 19, of 18D Prospect violating a restraining order. search of the garage. K-9 Ammo State Police want to remind Ave., Danielson, was charged with and Officer Castle located everyone to lower their vehicle Friday, Dec. 20 disorderly conduct. Dufresne hiding in a crawl space speeds and pay attention, especial- PUTNAM POLICE and took Dufresne into custody. ly during times of precipitation. Edward McDougal, 40, of 242 Sunday, Dec. 22 Dufresne was charged with vio- Just because a roadway only looks Hartford Road, Brooklyn, was DEPARTMENT LOGS lation of a protective order, inter- wet it may actually be black ice as charged with forgery in the 3rd Mathew Griggs, 32, of 122 Sunset fering with police and larceny 6th a result of the quickly dropping degree. Drive, Danielson, was charged Wednesday, Dec. 18 degree. He was processed and held temperatures. with assault in the 3rd degree, on a $25,000 bond. He was sched- Thursday, Dec. 26 criminal mischief in the 4th John Hajder, 44, of 37 Walnut St., uled to appear in Danielson degree and disorderly conduct. Danielson, was charged with oper- Superior Court on Dec. 30. PUTNAM Timothy Amiot, 29, of 56 Bailey ating without a license. Woods Road, Brooklyn, was Monday, Dec. 23 Tuesday, Dec. 31 Thursday, Dec. 19 charged with failure to appear in Thursday, Dec. 19 the 2nd degree. Nicholas Liccardi, 23, of 129 Gage Morin, 18, of 9 Providence Shane Siegrist, 25, of 74 Mill St., Woodward St., Danielson, was Dillon Britland, 20, of no certain St., Putnam, was charged with Putnam, was charged with larceny. Wednesday, Jan. 1 charged with operating under the address, was charged with violat- criminal trespassing in the 1st influence of drugs or alcohol and ing probation and larceny in the degree. Jesse Brown, 23, of 175 School Shawn Amiot, 26 at the time of failure to drive in the proper lane. 6th degree. St., Putnam was charged with vio- arrest, of 56 Bailey Woods Road, Deanna Craig, 48, of 139 School lation of probation. Brooklyn, was charged with oper- Bethany Krajewski, 40, of 75 Friday, Dec. 20 St., Danielson, was charged with ating under suspension. Prospect Ave., Danielson, was falsely obtaining a controlled drug Monday, Jan. 6 charged with risk of injury, nar- Nathan Till, 38, of 5 Vista Circle, and criminal impersonation. Thursday, Jan. 2 cotics not in their original contain- Rutland, N.H., was charged with Chad Asberry, 30, of 532 Liberty er and possession of a restricted failure to respond to an infraction. Cheyenne Robertson, 32, of 18 Highway, Putnam, was charged Ryan Desabre, 31, of 599 Allen substance. Ballou St., Putnam, was charged with two counts of failure to Hill Road, Brooklyn, was charged Saturday, Dec. 21 with driving while intoxicated, appear in the 2nd degree. with disorderly conduct. Jaime Krajewski, 25, of 75 failure to drive right, making an Prospect Ave., Danielson, was Kenneth Gardner, 53, of 485 improper turn and following too charged with risk of injury, nar- School St., Putnam, was charged close. WOODSTOCK THOMPSON cotics not in their original contain- with operating under the influ- er and possession of a restricted ence and failure to drive right. Wednesday, Jan. 1 Thursday, Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 20 substance. Margaret Kane, 49, of 4 Leonard Erin McNamara, 28, of 34 Riley Rebecca Littman, 47, of 16 Old Jonathan Grant, 25, of 108 Monday, Jan. 6 Ave., Dudley, Mass., was charged Chase Road, Dayville, was charged Saw Mill Road, Woodstock, was Fabyan Woodstock Road, with operating under the influ- with operating without a license charged with assault in the 1st Thompson, was charged with pos- James Hicks, 36, of 28 Seagrans ence and failure to drive right. and misuse of plates. degree, reckless endangerment in session of narcotics, possession of St., Danielson, was charged with the 1st degree, disorderly conduct a prescription drug outside of the assault in the 3rd degree, breach of Ashley Breyette, 29, of 103 Monday, Jan. 6 and risk of injury. original container, possession of peace, failure to respond to an Powhatten St., Putnam, was drug paraphernalia. infraction and was order incarcer- charged with breach of peace and Denise Roireau, 48, of 54 Saturday, Jan. 4 ated by the state police. disorderly conduct. Wilkinson St., Putnam, was Saturday, Dec. 21 charged with breach of peace. Bruce Laprade, 51, of 13 Walnut Sunday, Dec. 22 Road, Woodstock, was charged Kerri Cullinan, 20, of 29A KILLINGLY Kieffer Roireau, 18, of 54 with violation of a protective Buckley Hill Road, Thompson, was Maurice Sarette, 63, of 40 Wilkinson St., Putnam, was order, disorderly conduct, crimi- charged with assault in the 3rd Sunday, Dec. 22 Mantup Road, Putnam, was charged with criminal mischief nal trespassing in the 1st degree, degree, criminal mischief in the charged with operating an unreg- and disorderly conduct. criminal mischief and interfering. 3rd degree and disorderly conduct. Gregory Hebert, 49, of 895 Upper istered motor vehicle. Maple St., Killingly, was charged with assault in the 3rd degree, dis-

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Jason Bleau photos Performers prepare for the big event.

Amanda Mancini, Class of 2008, belts out “The Wizard and I” from “Wicked.” Samuel Beckwith, Class of 2012, belts out a tune. WOODSTOCK — The Inaugural Annual Music Alumni Fundraiser Concert at Woodstock Academy was a hit last month, bringing back 14 of the Academy’s graduated musical tal- ents from the Class of 2001 to the most recent graduating class in 2013. Some showed off sev- eral musical talents while other took the stage only once to show their pride in their school, but all gave their time for a good cause as the funds raised will help continue music educa- tion at Woodstock Academy.

Meagan Ferreira, Class of 2012, shows her skills on the trumpet.

Kellie Schimmelphinnig, Class of 2008, took time Liz Swan, Class of 2008, gets dramatic during her out of her schedule to return to her roots. performance.

Leanne Chase, Class of 2001, sings while Brenda Rich-Pike plays piano in the background.

Jared Trudeau from the Class of 2007 tackled “Out Jessica Mauro, Class of 2013, returned to There” from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and Woodstock Academy to show her vocal ability one also served as master of ceremonies for the event. more time.

Tyler Campbell from the Class of 2009 brought his vocal chops and his gui- tar skills for the show. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, January 10, 2014 B1 The PUTNAM VILLAGER • THOMPSON VILLAGER • WOODSTOCK VILLAGER • KILLINGLY VILLAGER VILLAGER SPORTS B Section

“If it’s important to YOU, it’s important to US” WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM Falzarano notches 600th career coaching victory BY CHARLIE LENTZ ics. There have been 600 occa- VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR sions when an opposing coach has been on the losing THOMPSON — Carolyn side of the scoreboard. Falzarano wasn’t able to “People shoot arrows at you watch her husband, Tony, all over,” Falzarano says. “I pick up his first coaching vic- have more enemies than I tory. She was busy at home have friends. It doesn’t really taking care of two toddlers bother me. I look at — either and missed his initial win at they’re jealous, or they’re Ellis Tech in December of mad because we beat them all 1973. the time.” “I wasn’t there. I had two Despite some of the adver- little babies at the time,” sity, Carolyn says all the bus Carolyn says. “So I was home rides to all the gymnasiums with the children.” over the years have been a Carolyn and Tony’s daugh- journey of joy for her hus- ters — Caren and Crista — band. were 3 and 4 back then but are “He loves the game and he in their early 40s now, so baby loves the kids, he really does,” sitting duties weren’t neces- Carolyn says. “And they keep sary last Tuesday night at him young.” Tourtellotte Memorial High’s Tony’s 38-year career Canty Gymnasium. Carolyn included a coaching run of 33 was able to watch her hus- years at Putnam High School band — Tourtellotte basket- before his current stint at ball coach Tony Falzarano — Tourtellotte Memorial, now pick up his 600th career victo- at five years and counting. In ry. This season’s team pro- December of 1963 — a decade vides him another chance to before that first coaching win teach — another opportunity at Ellis Tech — Falzarano was to bounce pass his time-tested playing basketball in his values to the next generation. senior season at Bridgeport “A kid falls down, pick him Central High School. He up. I tell them ‘If you fall admitted that he mostly rode down or somebody in your the pine in high school. Being Charlie Lentz photo family falls down, you want a substitute never deterred his love of the game — appar- Tony Falzarano, center, celebrates his 600th career victory after the Tigers defeated Wheeler 63-42 last Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Tourtellotte Memorial somebody to help you out.’ I High’s Canty Gymnasium. tell the seniors to give the ently you need to sit on the sophomores a ride back and bench to truly appreciate it. and O’s — executing the play- going to play and somebody that builds your spirits.” saparilla”. The revelry would forth to practice,” Falzarano “I played the bench in bas- book is ultimately an exercise else is going to take your job.” Falzarano, recently elected soon end and Friday night’s says. “Dress like a mature ketball,” Falzarano said. “I in preparing for life. Coaching may not lead to Mayor of Putnam, has appar- game against East Lyme was kid. Don’t dress like a bum. was a captain of the football Tourtellotte senior Kaevon the fountain of youth — but ently always had the gift of just three days ahead. After a Don’t dress like a hoodlum. If team, I was a captain of the Safford scored 35 points to the values he teaches are political persuasion and he chilly winter night he had you treat kids with respect baseball team. I stunk in bas- lead the Tigers past Wheeler timeless. brings those same skills to another game plan to prepare they treat you double with ketball — absolutely stunk, 63-42 last Tuesday and help “It doesn’t make you feel the hardwood. — Falzarano knows the drill respect. I want to see them as pathetic.” deliver the coach his 600th young. It just makes you feel “He’s just a people person. — it started at Ellis Tech 40 student-athletes and I think He learned to appreciate victory. Down the road good that you can give them a He just has that kind of a per- years ago . they’re answering the bell in the game from the sideline Safford will likely be one of little bit of knowledge. That sonality,” says Carolyn, his “Put another screw in the that aspect.” and said coaching is about far those players who returns to you can give them a game wife of 45 years. machine, start it up,” He’s had his share of crit- more than diagramming X’s visit his coach. Safford appre- that’s been very good to me,” Falzarano’s 600th win is Falzarano said. “And let’s get ciates Falzarano’s no-non- Falzarano said. “The kids do behind him now. The veteran rolling for Friday.” sense approach. pep me up. When you’re down mentor was among the last to Charlie Lentz may be “He’s definitely old school. I — you’re going to practice leave Canty Gymnasium last reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. like how he’s a tough coach and feel like death, you’re Tuesday night. He was head- 110, or by e-mail at and he’ll tell you how it is,” dragging — you can’t show ed out to celebrate his mile- [email protected] Safford says. “If you’re doing the kids that you’re tired. So stone with friends over a “sar- om. something wrong he won’t G TITINN sugarcoat it at all. He’ll just THTH BRA LEBRA Y! CELCE E tell you straight up you need OUR 15RSAR DINE IN & to do better and work harder ANNIVERSARANNIVE TAKE OUT Chinese Restaurant LOUNGE at what you’re doing. 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Nick Listro and Graysen DeLuca pose with Elana They don’t get disciplined in Pirozhkova at the Knight-Hawk Classic wrestling tour- school,” Falzarano said. nament on Dec. 27. DeLuca and Listro both took bronze “They know here on the medals at the 19 team tourney. Listro went 5-1 with two court, this is not a right, this pins. Graysen went 4-1 with four pins. Tristan Menard is a privilege. If they don’t went 2-2 with two pins. Awarding medals to Listro and cooperate, if they don’t do what the team does, they’re DeLuca was 2012 U.S. Olympian Elena Pirozhkova from not going to play. It’s that sim- Massachusetts. Pirozhkova is a gold, silver, and bronze ple. I think a coach has the world medalist and she represented the United States at upper hand. 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BY CHARLIE LENTZ pinning a pair of opponents. Now in her team get the win. She also VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR her senior year, she has stuck with pinned Woodstock Academy’s perhaps the most physically Ethan Hellwig in 57 seconds at the DAYVILLE — Chelsea Wallace’s demanding discipline in high school Duals. Pins are a tangible reward for headgear is customized with a cover sports. Wallace welcomes the the hours of practice spent in the to shield her flowing mane from Spartan lifestyle and isn’t fazed by wrestling room at the Killingly tugs and pulls. No other concessions arduous workouts and a strict diet Community Center. are made for Killingly High’s female that forbid baked goods and sweets “It feels so good because we work grappler on the mostly-male turf of during recent holiday revelries. so hard in the room,” Wallace says. the wrestling circle. Don’t ask her Playing on the girls soccer team for “We have three-hour practices. We about the dietary sacrifices over the Killingly didn’t require such self- wrestle six days a week out of the recent holiday season. denial and attention to detail. seven. So a pin is very fulfilling “It’s hard during Christmas,” says “It’s a lot different than other because you know all your hard Wallace, 17. “There’s like pies and sports. It’s taught me a lot about ded- work paid off. With that last pin everything out, and there’s choco- ication,” Wallace says. “It’s so much (against Scrivano) I secured the win late. Oh I love chocolate but I can’t more work.” for our team so that feels really good have any of it during wrestling sea- She took a little bit of the too. You know your team’s going to son.” wrestling mat onto the soccer field win now because you played your Free passes don’t exist on the mat last fall. part. You’ve worked hard. You and Killingly coach Rich Bowen “It’s definitely made me a lot more deserved it. It’s very fulfilling. I like wouldn’t send out Wallace to com- aggressive because I play defense in the feeling.” pete in the 106-pound division if she soccer,” Wallace says. “I’m just play- Wallace notched 20 wins last sea- couldn’t pull her own weight. ing against girls, it’s not even one- son but her success took some time. “She’s had to wrestle off for her on-one. With wrestling I’m out in the She says she struggled during her spot and make her weight class in middle of the ring with a boy.” freshmen season. all the four years that she’s wres- She has wrestled at either 106 “I only had eight wins my fresh- tled,” Bowen said. “She’s always — pounds or 113 throughout her four- men year. It was a battle,” Wallace like any of the other wrestlers — year career and said weight man- says. “I came out to the team know- Charlie Lentz photo done what we ask her to do.” agement can be a challenge. The ing nothing.” Killingly High’s Chelsea Wallace, top, battles Portland’s Matt Scrivano last Saturday at The coach was well aware it was- scale has been a familiar friend dur- She had much to learn but was the Killingly Duals. Wallace pinned Scrivano in two minutes, 18 seconds. n’t easy for Wallace to come out for ing the season. willing to immerse herself in the the team as a freshman. “I weigh myself, usually after sport. every meal. You can’t have soda, “I definitely learned dedication. I says. “Once I feel the feeling of all working just as hard as them.” “It’s a tough sport for a girls to your hard work getting paid off — if Her teammates have had her back come into. She’s kind of just on her candy, any sweets, cakes, anything,” wrestle all year. I’ve been to Wallace says. wrestling camps. I do off-season you just do that with every aspect of for four years now. own, by herself, wrestling hard with your life — you’re always feeling “They’ve been very supportive,” the guys every day,” Bowen says. “It She didn’t wrestle as a youngster spring, summer, fall,” Wallace says. but when she arrived at Killingly “It just takes dedication. If you want good.” Wallace says. “They’re like my older was definitely a challenge for her.” Wallace isn’t sure if she’ll wrestle brothers. I love them all.” With her election as a team cap- High she thought about trying some- it you’ll practice more. Practice thing new. makes perfect, just like every sport.” in college but will likely stay con- And she hoped the work ethic tain Wallace has earned the respect nected to the sport after high school. she’s followed set an example for the of her teammates by sticking with it “I started freshman year,” Wallace Proficiency in wrestling tech- says. “I just wanted something dif- nique took years to acquire and “If I don’t wrestle in college I’ll little girls in the crowd at last and earning a spot in the varsity come back and work out with these Saturday’s Killingly Duals. Wallace lineup. ferent.” began in the junior varsity It wasn’t the first time she decided wrestling room. guys,” Wallace says. just might inspire one of them to “To work her way up now to be a The vast majority of wrestlers are bundle her hair beneath customized captain for us is just outstanding,” to compete against the guys. “When you first start off you’re in “I played on a baseball team with the jayvee room and it’s a lot slower male so she’s had her share of awk- headgear — she’s already shown Bowen says. “The kids voted. She’s ward moments on the mat — espe- them no other concessions are been around and she’s done every- boys when I was little,” Wallace pace than in the varsity room,” says. “I played baseball probably Wallace says. “Varsity room you’re cially when she earns a pin. required. thing we’ve every asked of her. And “I’ve had guys throw their head- “It’s kind of inspiring for other she’s worked very hard and the kids until I was 10 or 11 — when I had to expected to know everything. You play softball.” just go, go, go and you drill. But in gear and throw fits afterwards,” people. I’ve been the only girl on the see that. (Captain) is just a good Wallace says. wrestling team for four years,” honor for her — just for her perse- Although it’s a grueling sport the junior varsity room our coaches she’s always enjoyed tackling a chal- are really good with us. They slow it She sees no need for tantrums Wallace said. “I feel like I’m opening verance to work hard and battle because — in the end — they are all doors for other girls. If I can make it through — she’s really a wrestler lenge. down and teach us, step by step, how “Girls sports are a lot different,” to do it. They don’t move on until wrestlers. in a male-dominated sport, why now. That’s what it’s really all about “It’s kind of awkward because can’t anyone else?” it.” says Wallace. “Wrestling is fun to you get it. It’s all muscle memory me.” basically.” they’ve probably wrestled guys their Killingly High finished 5-0 in team whole life. It’s mostly a male-domi- Charlie Lentz may be reached at competition at last Saturday’s Much of the fun during the She says all her hard work pay has Killingly Duals came during a close paid off beyond the wrestling arena. nated sport. There’s definitely not a (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at Killingly Duals as Wallace went 2-1 lot of females,” Wallace said. “I [email protected]. in three matches on the mat while match against Portland. Wallace “With my schoolwork I’m more on pinned Matt Scrivano in 2:18 to help time with my work now,” Wallace don’t see it as any different. I’m Redmen and Eagles sweep at Killingly Duals

Lantigua (K) pinned Edwin Ruiz, 1:47; 132, Ryan Matt Cavallo, :28 in OT; 220, Connor Lemley (K) won by forfeit; Reynolds (K), pinned Ellie McReynolds, 2:23; 138, 285, Trevor Auger (K) won by forfeit. Chris Bernier (K) pinned Rico Wang, 3:42; 145, Nick Listro (W) pinned Gino Ferraj, 5:24; 152, Killingly 72, Rocky Hill 6 Graysen DeLuca (W) pinned Noah Gebo, 5:22; At 106, Chelsea Wallace (K) won by forfeit; 113, Zach Smith 160, Austin Caffrey (K), dec. Tristan Menard 10- (K) won by forfeit; 2; 170, Jeff Fontaine (K) won by forfeit; 182, Matt 120, Kevin Fletcher (K) won by forfeit; 126, James Lantigua Cavallo (K) won by forfeit; 195, Connor Lemley (K) won by forfeit; 132, Ryan Reynolds (K) pinned Brandon (K) pinned Avery Rollings, 1:45; 220, Cody Lajoie Pastula, 3:40; 138, Rocky Montalvo (R) pinned Chris Bernier, (W) won by forfeit; 285, Trevor Auger (K) won by 3:02; 145, Gino Ferraj (K) won by forfeit; 152, Noah Gebo (K) forfeit. pinned Tyler Costa, 1:11; 160, Austin Caffrey (K) pinned Kyle Killingly 60, East Windsor 18 Armstrong, 1:01; 170, Jeff Fontaine (K) pinned Lukasz At 106, Brandon Davis (E) dec. Chelsea Zeduniak, 2:53; 182, Matt Cavallo (K) pinned Jusuf Nukik, :46; Wallace 9-5; 113, Zach Smith (K), pinned Jack 195, Connor Lemley (K) pinned Santiago Santona, 1:33; 220, Pelley, 2:53; 120, Kevin Fletcher (K), pinned double forfeit; 285, Trevor Auger (K) won by forfeit. Patric Sutherland, 1:01; 126, James Lantigua (K), pinned Cote Boivin, :23; 132, Brian Myers (E) Killingly 70, Old Saybrook-Westbrook 9 pinned Armando Ferraj, 1:11; 138, Chris Bernier At 106, Chelsea Wallace (K) won by forfeit; 113, Zach Smith (K) won by forfeit; 145, Kevin Kehoe (E) pinned (K) won by forfeit; 120, Kevin Fletcher (K) won by forfeit; 126, Gino Ferraj, 2:13; 152, Noah Gebo (K) won by for- James Lantigua (K) pinned Sam Lafreniere, 1:07; 132, Ryan feit; 160, Jeff Fontaine (K) won by forfeit; 170, Reynolds (K) pinned Josh Saunders, :47; 138, David Colvin (O) Austin Caffrey (K) pinned Sean Riordan, :46; 182, pinned Chris Bernier, 4:11; 145, Gino Ferraj (K) dec. Ben Long, Charlie Lentz photo Dillon Knupp dec. Kadheim Hunter 4-3; 195, 8-0; 152, Mike Rose (O) dec. Noah Gebo, 7-1; 160, Austin Caffrey Killingly’s Zach Smith, top, wrestles Portland’s Roderick Grant at the Killingly Duals atMatt Cavallo (K) won by forfeit; 220; Connor (K) won by forfeit; 170, Jeff Fontaine (K) won by forfeit; 182, Killingly High School on Saturday, Jan. 4. Smith earned a 12-1 decision. Lemley (K) won by forfeit; 285, Trevor Auger (K) Dillon Knupp (K) won by forfeit; 195, Matt Cavallo (K) won by pinned Paul Desmond, :14. forfeit; 220, Connor Lemley (K) won by forfeit; 285, Trevor DAYVILLE — Both Killingly High and Ellis Tech’s wrestling Auger (K) won by forfeit. teams had perfect records at the Killingly Duals last Saturday, Killingly 46, Portland 34 Jan. 4, at Killingly High School. At 106, Chelsea Wallace (K) pinned Matt Scrivano, 2:18; 113, Ellis Tech 48 vs. East Windsor 24 Killingly went 5-0 in team competition and Ellis Tech went 4- Zach Smith (K) dec. Roderick Grant 12-1; 120, James Lantigua At 106, Baltazar Gonzalez (ET) pinned Brandon Davis (EW) 0. Also competing at the event was Woodstock Academy, East (K) pinned Angel Solis, 2:56; 126, Kevin Fletcher (K) won by for- 5:02; 113 Michael Devanny (ET) Pinned Jack Pelly (EW) 5:12; Windsor, Portland, Old Saybrook/Westbrook, and Rocky Hill. feit; 132, Mason Rambrose (P) pinned Armando Ferraj, :46; 138, 120 Anthony Devanny (ET) Pinned Patrick Sutherland Connor Reinsch (P) pined Ryan Reynolds, 1:59; 145, Jordan (EW)1:10; 126 Brian Myers (EW) Pinned Alex Marois (ET) :43; Killingly 64, Woodstock Academy 18 Balskus (P) pinned Gino Ferraj, :42; 152, Noah Gebo (K), pinned 132 Hayden Hamilton (ET) Pinned Cody Boivin (EW) :57; 138 At 106 pounds, Chelsea Wallace (K) pinned Ethan Hellwig, Ben Rogoff, 1:25; 160, Jeff Fontaine (K) won by forfeit; 170, Tim Cole Blair (ET) Won by forfeit; 145 Kevin Kohoe(EW) Pinned :57; 113, Zach Smith, (K), pinned Hunter Garceau, :16; 120, Caplan (P) dec. Austin Caffrey, 10-0; 182, James Planeta (P) Cyrus Smith (ET) 1:35; 152 Dan Selbe (ET) won by forfeit; 160 Kevin Fletcher (K) pinned Ivan Asikainen, 1:05; 126, James pinned Dillon Knupp, 1:52; 195, Spencer Ravagnani (P) pinned Double forfeit; 170 Dylan Bouchard (ET) Pinned Sean Riordan (EW) :52; 182 Kadhiem Hunter (EW) Pinned Adam Vear (ET) 3:22; 195 Double forfeit; 220 Gavin Thuotte (ET) won by forfeit; 285 Daniel Desmond (EW) Won by forfeit.

Safford leads Tigers past Wheeler for milestone win Ellis Tech 37 vs. Portland 36 BY CHARLIE LENTZ there who’s never played But they made the adjust- to do. The coaches told him At 106 Baltazar Gonzalez (ET) Pin Matt Scivano(P) :20; 113 VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR point guard before.” ment. That’s what I’m most what they had to do and he Michael Devanny (ET) Major decision Roderic Grant (P) 11-2; Senior guard Jake happy about. Kaevon went off did it.” 120 Anthony Devanny (ET) Pinned Angel Solis (P) 3:42; 126 Nedzweckas started at point tonight. He knew what he had Alex Marois (ET) Won by forfeit; 132 Mason Rambarose (P) THOMPSON — Senior Pinned Hayden Hamilton (ET):42; 138 Conner Reinsch (P) guard Kaevon Safford scored guard for the Tigers and filled in ably, finishing with just Pinned Cole Blair (ET) 3:44; 145 Jordan Balskis (P) Pinned a game-high 35 points includ- Cyrus Smith (ET) :40; 152 Ben Rogoff (P) won by forfeit; 160 ing 23 in the first half to help two points but playing error- free ball. Dan Selbe (ET) won by forfeit; 170 Tim Caplan (P) won by for- Tourtellotte Memorial defeat feit; 182 Dylan Bouchard (ET) dec. James Planeta (P) 9-6; 195 Wheeler 63-42 at “He’s a senior. (Nedzweckas) didn’t get Spencer Ravagnani (P) Pinned Adam Vear (ET) 1:13; 220 Gavin Tourtellotte’s Canty Thuotte (ET) won by forfeit; 285 Double forfeit. Gymnasium on Tuesday, Jan. much playing time. I told him ‘You’re the kid I was going to 7. The win gave Tourtellotte Ellis Tech 53 vs. Woodstock 27 coach Tony Falzarano his cut December 1. And now you’re starting in game At 106 Baltazar Gonzalez (ET) Pin Ethan Hellwig (W) :20; 113 600th career victory. Michael Devanny (ET) Pinned Hunter Garceau (W) :15; 120 “There’s not a kid in the seven.’ He answered the bell tonight and did a great job for Anthony Devanny (ET) Pinned John Currie (W) 2:28; 126 Alex (Eastern Connecticut Marois (ET) Tech fall Edwin Ruiz (W) 16-0; 132 Hayden Conference Small Division) us,” Falzarano said. “And all the kids are really happy for Hamilton (ET) Pinned Ellie McReynolds (W) 1:31; 138 Nick who can guard Kaevon one on Listro (W) Pinned Cole Blair (ET) 3:00; 145 Grayson Deluca (W) one,” said Falzarano. “The him.” Senior guard Mike Pinned Craig Martin (ET) :16; 152 Cyrus Smith (ET) Pinned refs let him play and he had a Cody Goodwin (W) 1:10; 160 Tristan Menard dec. Dan Selbe very good game. And that’s Jezierski added 13 points for Tourtellotte. Senior Troy (ET) 11-4; 172 Dylan Bouchard (ET) won by forfeit; 182 Adam his style. He’s a slasher. He Vear (ET) won by forfeit; 195 Cody Lojore (W) won by forfeit; attacks the basket. And I’m Stefanski scored a team-high 13 points for Wheeler (1-5). 220 Avery Rollins (W) won by forfeit; 285 Gavin Thuotte (ET) happy he made a couple jump won by forfeit. shots today.” The win lifted The Tigers were without Tourtellotte’s record to 3-4. The Tigers are next sched- Ellis Tech 61 vs. Rocky Hill 12 senior point guard Sean At 106 Baltazar Gonzalez (ET) won by forfeit; 113 Michael Houle, who missed the game uled to play host to East Lyme on Friday, Jan. 10, at Canty Devanny (ET) won by forfeit; 120 Anthony Devanny (ET) won due to illness. by forfeit; 126 Alex Marois (ET) won by forfeit; 132 Hayden “It’s very difficult to play Gymnasium with tipoff set for 7 p.m. Falzarano was glad Hamilton (ET) dec. Brandon Pastula (RH) 14-9; 138 Cole Blair without your point guard (ET) dec. Ricky Montalvo (RH) 13-3; 145 Cyrus Smith (ET) won who’s been running the team that the milestone win was behind him. by forfeit; 152 Dan Selbe (ET) Pinned Tyler Costa (RH) 1:12; 160 for three straight years,” Kyle Armstrong (RH) won by forfeit; 170 Dylan Bouchard (ET) Falzarano said. “Sean Houle’s “I’m happy it’s over. It takes Charlie Lentz photo the pressure off the kids,” Tourtellotte Memorial’s Kaevon Safford shoots against Wheeler on Pinned Luke Zduniak (RH) 1:02; 182 Adam Vear (ET) Pinned the head of the snake and he’s Jusuf Nukic 1:22; 195 Santiago Santana (RH) won by forfeit; sick. So I had to put a kid in Falzarano said. “It was diffi- Jan. 7 at Canty Gymnasium. Safford scored 35 points to help the cult without Sean Houle here. Tigers win 63-42. 220 Gavin Thuotte (ET) won by forfeit; 285 Double forfeit VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, January 10, 2014 B3 “Killingly Duals”

Ellis Tech’s Michael Devanney, left, wrestles East Windsor’s Jack Pelly at the Killingly Duals at Killingly High Charlie Lentz photos School in Dayville on Jan. 4. Devanny pinned Pelly at 5:12. Ellis Tech’s Baltazar Gonzalez, right, wrestles East Windsor’s Brandon Davis at the Killingly Duals at Killingly High School in Dayville on Jan. 4. Gonzalez pinned Davis at 5:02.

Woodstock Academy’s Ethan Hellwig tries to escape from East Windsor’s Jack Pelly. Pelly pinned Hellwig at 1:44.

Ellis Tech’s Dylan Bouchard takes down East Windsor’s Sean Riordan. Bouchard pinned Riordan at :52.

Woodstock Academy’s Edwin Ruiz-Sandoval, left, tries to take down East Windsor’s Patrick Sutherland. Sutherland won an 18-4 decision.

Charlie Lentz photo Tourtellotte’s Mike Jezierski rises for a three-point attempt against St. Bernard in Montville on Monday, Jan. 6. St. Bernard won 68-55. St. Bernard delays milestone win for Tourtellotte coach

BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR

MONTVILLE — Tourtellotte senior guard Mike Jezierski sank three free throws with 3:29 left against St. Bernard to pull the Tigers within one three-pointer — 58-55 — of tying the Saints. But St. Bernard outscored the Tigers 10-0 the rest of the way to win 68-55 and deny Tourtellotte coach Tony Falzarano his 600th career victory at St. Bernard School on Jan. 6. Falzarano said his players were feeling the pressure of getting him his milestone win and per- haps that hindered them down the stretch. “They’re pressing. It’s like the kid who scores 998 points. He’s clanging them up there,” Falzarano said. “I wish it was over. I just want to win one game and let’s get it done. We had a good shot when it was down three. We came back hard, made a good effort. And then that was Killingly’s James Lantigua takes down Portland’s Angel Solis. Lantigua pinned Solis at 2:56. it.” Jezierski connected on four three-pointers in the first half and the Tigers and Saints were tied 29-29 at halftime. But Jezierski’s only points in the second half came on his trip to the foul line with 3:29 left as St. Bernard adjusted its defense to limit his attempts from beyond the three- point arc. “This was a frustrating game for me, not because we’re at 599, I just felt bad for my kids. I real- ly did,” Falzarano said. “I want this to be over. For me, if I won it in some alley it wouldn’t both- er me. I just want to win the (600th) game. Get it over. And let’s move on.” Jezierski finished with a team-high 15 points against St. Bernard but the Tigers could not get enough offense to overcome the Saints balanced scoring and its dominance on the offensive boards. Falzarano lamented Tourtellotte’s inability to get rebounds. “We’re a very small team and the guys that have size are built like a spaghetti stick, so they get bounced around,” Falzarano said. “We just can’t get offensive rebounds or defensive rebounds and they beat us up on the boards.” Junior guard Remy Bonser led St. Bernard with 22 points. Senior guard Anthony Malchiodi and sophomore forward Graham Fagerquist both scored 14 points and freshmen guard Steven Fletcher added 12 points for St. Bernard (4-1). Tourtellotte senior guard Kaevon Safford finished with 14 points but early foul trouble limit- ed him to just four points in the first half. “Kaevon’s on the bench for all but two minutes of the first half,” Falzarano said. “There’s the ballgame. He gets frustrated. He’s got three fouls, four fouls.” Senior point guard Sean Houle added 11 points for Tourtellotte (2-4). Tourtellotte is next scheduled to play host to East Lyme at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10.

Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@villagernewspa- Woodstock Academy’s Nick Listro, left, wrestles East Windsor’s Kevin Kehoe. Kehoe won a 7-2 decision. pers.com. B4 % VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, January 10, 2014 Woodstock Academy girls fall to East Lyme

BY CHARLIE LENTZ Shumacher injured her knee and against East Lyme was a good start. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR went to the bench with 1:10 left in “East Lyme is a good team. Next to the third quarter and the Vikings NFA and Ledyard they’re right there WOODSTOCK — Willie Bousquet ahead 28-19. East Lyme did not miss in that big three in the Class L divi- took the girls basketball coaching a beat. The Vikings connected on sion,” Bousquet said. “We battled. job at Woodstock Academy with the seven three-pointers while the We need to have more offensive pro- intent of building a winning tradi- Centaurs did not notch a three- duction. If we can our offensive pro- tion. After 11 years as the head pointer for the game. duction into the 40s we’ll battle even coach at Putnam High, Bousquet “I told the kids (East Lyme’s) shots stronger against some of these came to the Academy with long are going to start dropping. We’ve teams.” term goals this season and intends got to play a little stronger on the Colleen Durkee led the Vikings to finish what he started. Likewise defensive side of it,” Bousquet said. with 11 points including a pair of the Centaurs can help out Bousquet “They picked up apart enough. three pointers. Galina Gruder led by finishing what they start. In a They’re a veteran team. They’ve got Woodstock Academy with six game much closer than the final four seniors. Even though points. Annabel Shackett and score Woodstock Academy stayed (Schumacher) went down for a little Alyson Chambers both score five close with East Lyme until late in while with a knee injury they points. the third quarter last Saturday at regrouped and didn’t really let it The Centaurs are next scheduled Alumni Fieldhouse before falling to bother them. That’s to their credit.” to play host to St. Bernard at 7 p.m. the Vikings 45-28. Woodstock Academy senior for- on Friday, Jan. 10. Woodstock “We had opportunities against ward Liz Rondeau scored from close Academy will be without junior this team and we just didn’t finish range with 3:30 left in the third quar- guard Colleen Topliff the rest of the enough,” Bousquet said. “When the ter to pull the Centaurs within five season. Topliff broke a finger on her game was in hand, we had a couple points, 24-19. The Vikings (6-2 over- left hand during practice over the opportunities that we could have all, 3-1 ECC Large) outscored holiday break. whittled (East Lyme’s lead) down. Woodstock Academy 21-9 the rest of “Are we getting better? Is the Instead, we didn’t whittle it down. the way en route to the victory. schedule always a challenge very Charlie Lentz photo “I would say the final outcome night? Yeah it is. That’s why we have They scored and then the lead Woodstock Academy’s Rebecca Messier (5), Annabel Shackett (20) and Alyson grew.” wasn’t really the story of the game,” to grow the team to meet the chal- Calabrese, left, battle East Lyme’s Jenna Schumacher for a rebound at Alumni Bousquet said. “It was an eight- to lenge,” Bousquet said. “Tonight’s The Centaurs were off to a 1-7 Fieldhouse in Woodstock on Saturday, Jan. 4. start overall, 0-3 in the Eastern 10-point game more than a 17-point game was an indicator that we’re Connecticut Conference Large headed in the right direction against “With a developing group such as game.” stepping in the right direction.” Division. With just one returning a talented East Lyme team that we are, you catch those stretches Bousquet likely hopes the starter Bousquet knows it will take includes senior forward Jenna where your offense isn’t finishing Centaurs will be able to finish Charlie Lentz may be reached at some time to rebuild the program Schumacher, who recently scored and then the other team gets in their around the bucket as the season pro- (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at but the Centaurs showed they are her 1,000th career point. groove,” Bousquet said. gresses. But he said their effort [email protected]. Tourtellotte girls rebound against Wheeler NORTH STONINGTON — After suffering over Stonington. The Woodstock freshmen surged in the fourth quarter surge to pull its first loss earlier in the week, Tourtellotte Stonington 55, Woodstock 25 girls beat Stonington 54-17. away for the girls basketball win on Dec. 30. Memorial regrouped and defeated Wheeler 48- STONINGTON — Becky Messier led The Centaurs (1-6) were paced by Taylor 38 on Tuesday, Jan. 7, to lift its record to 6-1 in Woodstock Academy with six points but the St. Bernard 63, Tourtellotte 24 Littell with 13 points and Galina Gruder girls basketball. Centaurs could not get enough offense to over- THOMPSON — The Tigers fell behind 20-1 chipped in with 11 points. Annabel Shackett Allie Ablondi led the Tigers with 13 points. come Stonington in girls varsity basketball on after one quarter and shot just 14 percent from and Alyson Calabrese held Kirsten Drobiak to Nicole Dion grabbed 12 rebounds and scored Jan. 7. the floor and absorbed their first loss of the 12 points. four points. Lizz Coty tallied seven points, “The defense was adequate but we generat- season in girls basketball on Jan. 6 at Putnam “We kept our poise and fought hard to recov- made two steals and dished tow assists. Jess ed good shots that did not fall,” said High School. Allie Ablondi led Tourtellotte er from a slow start that ended with a fantas- Dodd tallied seven points and hauled down Woodstock Academy coach Willie Bousquet. with seven points. tic fourth quarter scoring surge to victory,” eight reoubnds. Abby Poirier made four steals “Our outside shooting was the downfall, we said Woodstock coach Willie Bousquet. “Our and added seven points. Christina Kopacz did not make an outside for a long time in the Woodstock 41, Griswold 30 defense on Kirsten Drobiak was keyed by added six points. first half.” GRISWOLD — Woodstock Academy fought Annabel while the team supported her with The Tigers shot 35 percent from the floor In junior varsity action, Jordan Phaneuf back from a 14-10 halftime deficit to tie the double teams and we rebounded ferociously.” and 54 percent from the foul line. scored 10 points to lead the team to a 39-24 win game 20-20 at the end of three quarters and Killingly Youth Wrestling excels at Berlin tourney

Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Killingly’s Ian Cathell wrestles Reese Titus of Gladiator Wrestling. Killingly’s Camron Louis, left, is declared the winner in his first match BERLIN — Killingly Youth Wrestling sent 21 wrestlers to against David Kent of Bristol. compete at a tournament in Berlin on Sunday, Jan. 5, and 18 Jason Romano of Plainville. came home with medals and three ribbons for finishing in “We were proud of Camron’s wrestling when he was down ourth place. by only two points in the third period,” said coach Ed Loomis. Ian Cathell, David Charron, Hayden Ferland, Jack “But the entire team went wild when we watched him turn Richardson, Kaden Ware and Brady Zadora all won the covet- things around to pin his opponent and win. He’s worked hard ed first-place gold medals for their brackets. Zackary Burgess, these past few weeks and it is really rewarding to see that hard Daniel Charron, Skyler Cummings, Caleb Ferland, Camron work pay off.” Louis, Cooper Morissette, Ben Richardson and Derek Turner The team is next scheduled to wrestle in Ledyard on Jan. 12. all placed second. Murphy Codding, Michael Charron, Trevor Killingly Youth Wrestling is also preparing for its home tour- Johnson and Braeden Williams placed third. Maxwell nament, scheduled for Jan. 26 at Killingly High School. Codding, Antonio St. Jean and Owen Turner all placed fourth. Killingly Youth Wrestling is in its 24th season. The objective It was middle school’s Camron Louis who stole the show on of this club is to inspire and bring the youth in our communi- Sunday. New to wrestling, Louis traveled to Berlin to compete ty closer together through a common interest in sportsman- n his first wrestling tournament. Down by two points in the ship, fair play and fellowship. Killingly Youth Wrestling is open hird period, Louis took control and pinned his opponent for to all children between the ages of 4 and 14. More information he win. Louis did it again in his third match when he pinned can be found on the website at killinglyyouthwrestling.net. Courtesy photo Killingly’s Zackary Burgess wrestles Demetre Carnot of KT Kidz.

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PREDATOR YOUTH WRESTLING Courtesty photo Tyler Arsenault wrestles for Predator Youth Wrestling Club of Danielson and Muscle Max Gym at a tournament in Berlin on Jan. 5. Andrew Reall of Sterling continued his win- WOODSTOCK ACADEMY HOCKEY ning streak by taking home the gold in his third straight tournament. Reall is now 11-1 overall on the season. Arsenault of Danielson also dominated in Berlin as he won his Woodstock Academy defensman Douglas Gerrity, right, skates against Belchertown, weight class for the first time this year. Chris Berthiaume of Killingly placed fourth for the Mass. on Dec. 28 at the UMass Mullins Center. The Centaurs won 2-1 with Tyler Huhtanen Predators. and Will Liscomb scoring for Woodstock Academy. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, January 10, 2014 B5 VILLAGER REAL ESTATE Villager Homescape Wonderful home in Woodstock, CT

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LEGALS Legal Notice Janis E. Beltis, Clerk TOWN OF THOMPSON Pomfret Cemetery Corporation The fiduciary is: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Town of Woodstock Annual Meeting PUBLIC HEARING Legal Notice The annual meeting of the Pomfret Cemetery Loretta M. Foisey The Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals In accordance with the provisions of Section Corporation will be held on Wednesday, c/o Alyson R. Aleman, Esq., will hold a Public Hearing Monday, January 7-394 of the General Statutes of the State of January 15, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. at Christ Borner, Aleman & Davis, LLC 13, 2014 in the Merrill Seney Room at the Connecticut, notice is hereby given that: The Church, Route 169, Pomfret. All lot owners 155 Providence Street, PO Box 166 Town Hall at 7 PM. Annual Financial Report of The Town of are invited to attend. Putnam, CT 06260-0166 1. Appeal 13-01: Lisa Knight, 317 Woodstock for the Year Ended June 30, Paul Nelson, President January 10, 2014 County Home Road, Thompson, Morning 2013, Prepared by the accounting firm of January 10, 2014 Star Farm Pet Resort; unfounded neighbor’s O’Connor Davies LLP, was filed in the Office NOTICE TO CREDITORS complaint and questioning scope of property of the Town Clerk on January 6, 2014, and TOWN OF WOODSTOCK variance 2002. that the audit is open for public inspection. The Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled ESTATE OF JAMES NAUM (13-00470) Grievance: Operating under the 2002 Dated this 6th day of January, 2014. Attest: a Public Hearing for January 14, 2014 at 7:00 variance legally. Limits imposed/suggested Judy E. Walberg, Town Clerk p.m., Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169, The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court would be a financial detriment to business. January 10, 2014 lower level, conference room B, to hear the of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by Dan Roy, Chairman following variance application: #14-01 decree dated December 30, 2013, ordered Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals Linemaster Switch Corporation, 29 Plaine that all claims must be presented to the fidu- December 9, 2013 Hill Rd (Map 5781, Block 51, Lot 01A) – relief ciary at the address below. Failure to prompt- January 3, 2014 from Article IV, Section E. Non-residential ly present any such claim may result in the January 10, 2014 Uses 2., Standards, ii and iii – (maximum loss of rights to recover on such claim. size of permitted non-residential buildings). Janis E. Beltis, Clerk LEGAL NOTICE Chair Martin Nieski The fiduciary is: TOWN OF WOODSTOCK TAX COLLECTOR’S January 3, 2014 NOTICE January 10, 2014 Anna Naum 29 Red Bridge Road, PO Box 662 The second installment of taxes and motor vehicle supplemental TOWN OF WOODSTOCK North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 taxes listed on the October 1, 2012 Grand List becomes due and payable The Planning & Zoning Commission has January 10, 2014 to the Town of Woodstock on January 1, 2014. Payment must be scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, postmarked or brought into the office by February 3, 2014 to avoid an January 16, 2014 at the Woodstock Town NOTICE TO CREDITORS interest charge. Interest will be charged on February 4, 2014 on all Hall, 415 Route 169, 8:00 p.m., lower level, delinquent payments at the rate of one and one-half percent per month, or for the following application: #SP618-12-13 ESTATE OF JOEL E. WILLIAMS, III, a minimum charge of $2.00 on each bill. Mark Reynolds, 835 Route 169 (Map7280, (13-00468) Motor Vehicle Supplemental taxes not paid by February 3, 2014 Block 29, Lot 57) – Proposal for off-road will be reported as delinquent to the Motor Vehicle Department. motorcycle events. The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court If you have any questions, please contact the Tax Collector’s Office at Chair Dr. Jeffrey Gordon of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by 860-928-9469 ext. 318 or the Assessor’s office at 860-928-6929 ext. 326. January 3, 2014 decree dated December 20, 2013, ordered The Tax Collector’s office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and January 10, 2014 that all claims must be presented to the fidu- Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; ciary at the address below. Failure to prompt- and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. NOTICE TO CREDITORS ly present any such claim may result in the The office will be closed at noon on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 and loss of rights to recover on such claim. will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 for New Year’s Day Holiday ESTATE OF RICHARD F. LEFEBVRE, Janis E. Beltis, Clerk and on Monday, January 20, 2014 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. (13-00457) The fiduciary is: Day.

The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court Deborah E. Williams Linda Bernardi, CCMC of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by c/o John R. Ivimey, Woodstock Tax Collector decree dated December 23, 2013, ordered Reid and Riege, P.C. 415 Route 169 that all claims must be presented to the fidu- One Financial Plaza Woodstock, CT 06281 ciary at the address below. Failure to prompt- Hartford, CT 06103 December 27, 2013 ly present any such claim may result in the January 10, 2014 January 10, 2014 loss of rights to recover on such claim. January 25, 2014 B6 % VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, January 10, 2014 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] Additional obituaries or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES on page 10 Ernest Barry, 73 Francis E. Bushey, 88 PUTNAM — Ernest “Shorty” Clark of Lake Hamelton, FL, Sandra Moody PUTNAM – Francis E. Francis is survived by his sons, Gale Barry, 73, of Munyan Road, and her companion Randall Landry of Bushey, 88, of Modock Road, Bushey and his wife Sharon of died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Putnam, Linda Bellerose and her husband died Sunday, January 5, 2014 in Thompson and Dennis Bushey Harrington Healthcare at Richard of Yelm, Washington, and Denise UMASS Memorial Hospital, of Biddeford, ME; daughter, Eberly and her husband Donald of Hubbard. Worcester, Mass. Suzette Rumrill of Putnam; Born in Putnam, he was the Brunswick, GA; nieces and nephews, Leroy, He was the loving husband of grandchildren, Rick, Danny, son of the late Ernest and Linda Jean, David, Daniel, Deanna, Randy, Margaret (Jannine) Barry. Jenny, Dawn, and John Paul; and several the late Sylvia (Barton) Bushey Mike, Tammy, Virginia, Jason Shorty was a Highway great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. for 65 years. and Kimberley; great-grand- Worker for the town of Putnam for 30 years, Relatives and friends are invited to visit Born in Thompson, he was the son of the children, Mikey, Luke, Ryan, Cote, Angie, retiring in 1997. with Shorty’s family from 9 to 10 a.m. on late Albert and Clara (Bromley) Bushey. Bella, Jon, Logan, Ava-Lynn and Kyle; and He was a member of Tri State Cruisers. He Saturday, January 11, 2014 in the Gilman Mr. Bushey worked in the Dye House for great-great-grandchildren, Coraline, Jaylah, enjoyed going to car shows and flea markets. Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, fol- Belding Heminway for 30 years. Alisa and Kaylynn. Shorty is survived by his brother, Ronald lowed by a funeral service in the funeral He was a World War II veteran, serving in Francis is predeceased by his son, Mark Barry and his wife Ginny of N. home at 10 a.m. Rhineland and Central Europe, receiving the Bushey and daughter, Cynthia Bushey. Grosvenordale; sisters, Gloria Strode and her For memorial guestbook visit Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, Victory Burial with military honors was in husband Ray of Brunswick, GA, Judith www.GilmanAndValade.com. Medal, and European African Middle Munyan Cemetery. Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon. Arrangements were entrusted to the Francis enjoyed fishing and watching the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Angelo A. Cornell, 79 Red Sox and UCONN Huskie Girls basket- Putnam. Cornell of Harrisburg, PA, and ball. For memorial guestbook visit THOMPSON – Angelo A. Cornell, 79, of two granddaughters, Angela He was a member of the VFW in both www.GilmanAndValade.com. Totem Pole Drive, died Monday, December 9, and Stephanie Cornell. Quinebaug Post 10088 and Putnam Post 1523. 2013 in Westview Nursing Home. He was predeceased by a son, He was the loving husband of Gisele Michael Cornell. (Toutant) Cornell. Funeral services and burial Virginia N. Curran, 88 He was born in Bristol, Connecticut, on will be held at a later date and August 20, 1934. are under the direction of the POMFRET — Virginia M. Curran sons Brett Curran Ruff and his wife Virginia Angelo was a veteran of the Korean Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. (Shinnick), 88, died peacefully at home in of Lafayette, CA and Trevor Curran Ruff of Conflict serving with the United States Navy. Grosvenordale. Pomfret, CT on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Tallahassee, FL. Also s daughter, Sharon Mr. Cornell worked as a heavy equipment For memorial guestbook visit Virginia was born February 5, 1925 in Curran-Wescott and her husband Earl salesman for Ingersoll Rand. www.GilmanAndValade.com. Winchester, Massachusetts. Wescott, of The Woodlands, TX and their son Angelo is survived by his wife; a son, Chris Prior to her marriage, she worked as an Skye Curran Wescott. Virginia also leaves administrative assistant at the her sister, Kay and her husband William Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Conkling of Lexington, MA. Harold F. Davis, Sr., 83 She married Walter J. Curran in 1947. She In addition to being a loving wife, mother, THOMPSON – Harold F. He was a Navy veteran of the and her husband moved to Beverly, and grandmother, Virginia was an avid Red Davis, Sr., 83, died with his Korean War, serving 4 years as Massachusetts, where they raised their three Sox and Patriots fan. beloved wife by his side an electrician’s mate first class children. She previously held volunteer leadership Monday, December 23, 2013 at on the U.S.S. Fulton, the first Virginia had an incredible spirit. Despite positions in the United Way in Beverly, MA home after an illness. Tender to support Nulaa Fast having suffered a disabling stroke in 1968, and in the Beverly High School (MA) Track He leaves his wife of 60 years, Attack Subs, and the U.S.S. Virginia went on to live a happy and positive and Field Boosters Club. Josephine M. “Jo-Jo” Niobrara. life. Services will be held privately in Pomfret, (DeNardis) Davis; 6 children, Mr. Davis worked at and then Virginia leaves three children, seven CT, and a Memorial Mass will be held later at Harold F. “Buster” Davis, Jr. owned the family business, H. F. Davis grandchildren, and a sister and brother-in- Saint James Church in Danielson, CT. and his fiancée Laurie Bowman Shoddy Mill, for over 40 years before retiring law. Virginia’s family includes a son, Dr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made of Webster, Josephine M. in 1992. He then made deliveries for CAP Walter J. Curran, Jr. and his wife Laura and to the Saint James School Scholarship Fund, LaFlamme and her fiancée Bob Discount Auto Parts in Webster for several sons, Max and Kyle Palickar-Curran of 120 Water Street, Danielson, CT 06239 or the Banks of Willington, CT, years. Atlanta, GA and his daughters, Maris Winship Cancer Institute of Emory Thomas B. Davis, Sr. and his He also served as a fireman and later fire Curran, of Los Angeles, CA and Mia Curran University, 1762 Clifton Road, Suite 1400, fiancée Andrea Bach of League chief of the East Thompson Volunteer Fire and her husband Tiernan Morgan of New Atlanta, GA 30322. City, TX, Norma J. DeFilippo of Department for over 20 years. York, NY. Also a daughter, Pamela Ruff, and To share a memory with her family, “Light Maine, Elizabeth A. Beaudry Harold was a man of strong character who her husband David of Pomfret, CT and their a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. and her husband Richard of Albuquerque, worked hard and loved spending time with NM, and Kathleen G. Mayotte and her hus- his family and friends. He had a great sense band Jeffrey of Thompson; 6 grandsons, of humor, enjoyed good-natured ribbing, and Irene M. Elbag, 85 Gary Girardin, Jr., Jake DeFilippo, Thomas had a way of making people feel at ease OXFORD – Irene M. (Poirier) Elbag, 85, of ter of the late Albert and Noella (Roy) Davis, Jr., and Seth, Curtis and Chase Davis; around him. Everyone could depend on him Walnut Street, died Saturday, December 28, Poirier, and lived in Worcester before moving 4 granddaughters, Angela Cahill, Shelley to help whenever needed. He kept a beautiful 2013, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in to Oxford 1955. Girardin, Beth Suprenant, and Rebecca garden, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, cook- Webster. Mrs. Elbag worked at Anglo Fabrics in DeFilippo; nephews and nieces. ing, and golfing; he was also an avid She was predeceased by her husband of 36 Webster for 30 years, retiring in 1991. He was preceded in death by his grand- NASCAR fan. years, Herbert A. Elbag of Oxford who died She was a former member of St. Roch’s daughter, Jennifer Ann Lehrer, in 2011. Donations in his name may be made to a in 1984. Church in Oxford. Harold was born in Putnam, the only child charity of the donor’s choice. She is survived by four children, Darlene She enjoyed going to the Webster Senior of Frank and Nellie (Chase) Davis and lived Arrangements were under the direction of A. McCourt of Webster, Janice P. Dumouchel Center, and loved playing pitch and bingo. in Thompson most of his life. Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., and her husband Richard of Dudley, Donald Her funeral Mass was held Saturday, He graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial Webster, MA. A. Elbag of Oxford, and Sharon A. Mantelli January 4, at St. Roch’s Church, 332 Main St., High School in North Grosvenordale in 1949. www.scanlonfs.com and her husband Dean of Thompson, CT; a Oxford. Burial was at St. Roch’s Cemetery, brother, Gerard Poirier of New Hampshire; Oxford. ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchil- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Bonnie F. Gant, 62 dren; three step-great-grandchildren; one may be made to the American Cancer great-great-granddaughter, and many Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA April 4, 1951 - January 1, 2014 Tatro of Moosup and Jaime Tatro of nephews and nieces. 01701. DANIELSON — Bonnie F. Gant, 62 of Brooklyn; her grandchildren, Alexis Ginn, She was predeceased by two brothers, Paradis Funeral Home in Oxford directed Danielson, CT, died Wednesday, January 1, Maddy Bonfiglio, Derrick Tatro and Tegan Albert Poirier Jr. and Robert Poirier. the arrangements. 2014 in New Haven, CT. Chabot. She was born in Rumford, ME, the daugh- www.paradisfuneralhome.com She was the beloved wife of Levester Gant. There are no calling hours. Funeral ser- She was born in Ohio and has made her vices will be private. home in Danielson for over thirty years. To share a memory with her family “Light She leaves her husband, Levester; her chil- a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. Rev. Jonas Duoba, 91 dren, Bryan Tatro of Canterbury, Adam THOMPSON – Rev. Jonas the Congregation and Secretary General Duoba, 91, of Chase Road, died from 1967-1975. In 1975 he returned to the Thursday, January 2, 2014 in United States and was assigned to the Aldore L. Huard, 61 Matulaitis Nursing Home. Born Chicago House where he remained until 1977 in Versiai, Lithuania, he was the when he left for one year to assist at the SPENCER — Aldore L. before retiring due to illness in son of the late Provas and Marian Parish in Dorschausen, Bavaria in Huard, 61, of 18 Temple Street, 2010. Petronele (Urbaityte) Duoba. Germany. He returned to Chicago in 1978 died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013 at He loved camping and snow He entered the Marian where he has remained. his home after a long battle skiing. Congregation in 1938 and on Among his Pastoral assignments we can with cancer. Born in Worcester, he was the August 15, 1939, he made his first profession include Professor of Sacred Scripture and He leaves his wife of 18 years, son of Edgar N. and Annie V. of vows; he pronounced his perpetual vows biblical languages at S. Carlos Boromeo Karen A. (King) Huard; his son, (Demers) Huard. on August 15, 1943. Seminary in the Province of Santa Fe in Jeff M. Huard and his wife He attended Spencer schools. Seminary education took place at the Argentina from 1950-1954, Chaplain in the Melissa of No. Brookfield; two daughters, He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam Seminary in Kaunas (1941-1944) and in Asilo del Buon Pastor in Rosario, Argentina Renee M. Langlois and her husband Wayne War. Eichstatt, Bayern, Germany (1945) from 1954-1957. From 1957-1960 he was Pastor of No. Grosvenordale, Conn., and Michelle A memorial service was held Monday, Jan. Pontificium Athenaeum Angelicum-Rome of the Parish “Madre de la Misericordia” in M. Doray and her husband Dennis of E. 6 in the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, (1945-1946), receiving a Licenciate in Avellaneda, Argentina; worked at the Brookfield; a step daughter, Shannon 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial with Military Theology in 1946. Draugas from 1975-1977. Berthiaume of Spencer; a step son, David Honors was in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Father Duoba was ordained in Rome, Italy Within the Congregation he has held the Gilbert of Spencer; his brothers, Robert and Cemetery, Spencer. on July 21, 1946 by Archbishop (later offices of Superior, Provincial Councilor, Albert Huard of Spencer; a sister, Lorraine In lieu of flowers, contributions may be Cardinal) Traglia. Provincial Secretary, General Councilor, St. Martin and her husband Gerard of made to The American Cancer Society, 30 From 1946-1950 he studied Sacred General Secretary, Assistant Postulator Spencer; 13 grandchildren, many nieces and Speen St., Framingham, 01701 or VNA Care Scripture at the Pontifical Institute General, House Councilor and House nephews. Network Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, “Biblicum” in Rome, receiving a Licentiate Treasurer. Aldore was a longtime local landscaper MA 01608. in Sacred Scripture in 1949. A Mass of Christian Burial was held and most recently worked for Monette www.morin-morrison.com Father Duoba is a member of the Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the National Shrine of Landscaping & Construction Co. in Spencer Lithuanian Catholic Academy of Sciences. Devine Mercy, 2 Prospect Hill Road, From 1969-1974 he also presented cycles of Stockbridge, Mass., followed by burial in homilies on Vatican Radio and authored National Shrine of Devine Mercy Cemetery. some articles in various Lithuanian maga- If you would like to have Mass said in Rev. Antonia Leoutsacos, 63 zines and newspapers. Duoba’s memory, please contact the Marians BROOKLYN – Antonia “Toni” Leoutsacos, cousins and long time friends. From 1950-1960 Father Duoba served in at 860-923-2220. Arrangements were entrust- 63, of Brooklyn, CT passed away on Friday, Her family is grateful to Dr. Joseph Argentina in both Rosario and Avellaneda. ed to the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church January 3, 2014. Alessandro and the nurses, caregivers and From 1960-1966, he taught at Marianapolis St., Putnam. She was born July 27, 1950 in Putnam, CT, staff of Masonic Care that took such good Prep School in Thompson, CT. This was fol- For memorial guestbook visit daughter of the late William and Clara care of her for many years. lowed by an assignment to Rome, Italy where www.GilmanAndValade.com. (Carabeles) Leoutsacos. Funeral services were held Wednesday, he was a member of the General Council of Miss Leoutsacos was a 1968 graduate of January 8, 2014 at Holy Trinity Greek Killingly High School and the New London Orthodox Church, 80 Water Street, Hair Dressing Academy. Danielson. Burial was in Westfield Cemetery, Lindsay F. Graves, 26 She worked several years as a Hair Dresser Danielson. BROOKLYN — Lindsay Faith Putnam. in New London and the Putnam area. In lieu of flowers, donations in Antonia’s Graves, 26, of Brooklyn, CT, for- She was a 2005 graduate of the Killingly In addition to her siblings, Kenneth of memory may be made to The Holy Trinity merly of Killingly, died Friday, High School. Brooklyn, Danny of Tacoma, WA, Thomas of Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 236, January 3, 2014 at Day Kimball Lindsay worked as a Home Health Aide. North Carolina and Stella Leoutsacos of Danielson, CT 06239. Hospital in Putnam after a She had a strong love for animals and will Brooklyn, she is survived and will be missed To leave an online condolence please visit by several nephews and nieces, several great- www.tillinghastfh.com. courageous battle with cancer. be solemnly missed by many. nephews and nieces, four aunts, numerous She was born March 20, 1987 in She leaves her mother, Faith J. Graves of Brooklyn; her brother, Jason T. Graves of Brooklyn; her beloved grandmother, Faith L. We are here to serve you in your Johnson; her uncle, Robert Johnson of Lake Ozark, MO and many beloved friends. time of need A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home Smith and Walker Funeral Home Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT 06239 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT 06260 Congregational Church of Putnam, 175 Main 860-774-9403 860-928-2442 Street, Putnam, CT. Burial will be in the www.gagnonandcostellofh.com www.smithandwalkerfh.com spring in Putnam Heights Cemetery. To share a memory with her family, “Light a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.

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Fits Jeep P.U. lb. trolling motor included 508-238-5233 GRANDFATHER Side storage for DVDs/tapes 1985-1990 On trailer CRAFTSMAN ORBIT SANDER Excellent condition 508-867-3729 Sell all or part $1,200 OBO TABLE SAW CLOCK ModB0500 Asking $200 $500.00/negotiable $45.00 For more info $350.00 Angle Iron Cutter 10” 2HP, large steel table 860-774-5228 Call (860)774-4469 COMPOUND BOW $75.00 ********** For Shelving BLACK&DECKER PSE MODEL For pictures or For Holiday 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Call 860-222-3168 ROUTER 11 arrows with case Normally Sells For $700 other questions Entertaining $400 OBO 1-1/4HP $90 OBO 774-280-9565 $35.00 Excel stair lift 2 Leather Couches FOR SALE [email protected] 13.5’ rail 42”Lx33”Hx23”W Exercise Bike—$35 Call 5pm-8:30pm A-1 Condition Call 508-764-6058 HILTI TE100 ROTARY $1400 Golf Clubs/Bag—$50 508-867-6546 Originally $350 Table Saw—$50 CUSTOM PINE HAMMER/DRILL Aladdin Asking $275 Vintage Table Jig Saw—$50 DINING ROOM SET COMBINATION Wooden Boat in Glass Case — TRESTLE TABLE reading magnifier ~Antiques~ 48” table w/2 - 12” leaf $160 Showtime $100 (2) BEHIND CAB leaves (opens to 10’), Six chairs and glass-front 16,000 BTU Air Conditioner — Hoosier Cabinet lazy susan, HILTI BITS Rotisserie/BBQ WEATHER GUARD Oak Round Table/chairs hutch $40 protective pads, Mint condition ASSORTMENT Haier Oven Upright Freezer — $100 TOOL BOXES Oak Hutch 8 chairs. 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Baby Carriage GAS LOG FOR EXPRESSION 2.0 Good condition Crib SALE $85.00 No under carriage frame Playpen SEWING/QUILTING BLUEBIRD BOXES BRASS GLASS TABLE or wiring Jotul GF200 LP Gas Baby Sled $650 OBO MACHINE $5 each SET with Handle/Wheels Paid $1100.00 Get your boxes ready now Golf Clubs/Bag $200.00 Asking $1800 Band Saw Used 3 times Will sell for for early spring $45.00 ELVIS PRESLEY 508-885-2053 Table Saw MINI KOTA $800.00 arrival of bluebirds CASTOR CONVERTER Leave message Call 508-335-1138 860-481-9003 CHRISTMAS ELECTRIC Woodstock $75.00 508-347-7013 Antique Printers ALBUM (Sturbridge) FISHING MOTOR Drawers 39 CHEVY COUP PRO- The first five recordings, vari- 36 lb. thrust, 5 speed ous other LP’s and box sets Fisher Minute $125 OBO 4 Section $15.00 ea. JECT Call for details Local $5,000.00 Snow Plow Peerless 508-885-9992 7 1/2 Ft. with cutter edge. FITNESS POWER Good condition For Sale Cast Iron Broiler News Display Cabinet BODY SHOP TOOLS Lg.7 cu.ft. GE Gas Dryer. 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505 APARTMENTS FOR 530 HOUSES FOR SALE 546 CEMETERY LOTS 546 CEMETERY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES 575 VACATION RENTALS 575 VACATION RENTALS RENT For Sale DOUBLE Worcester County For Sale RV in Co-op Park 315 sq. ft. COTTAGE NORTH CEMETERY LOT Memorial Park MOBILE HOME $30,000 IN NARRAGANSETT, in All Faith Swedish Cemetery Paxton, MA 2 bedrooms BROOKFIELD RI Worcester, MA 2-grave-plot in a quiet park Woodstock, CT 27 Grove Street Located 1200 ft. from state Lot #119 Section I Section Heritage 1 in Dayville, CT 4 rooms, 3rd floor beach on lease land Asking $3,250 Washer/dryer hook-up, Large in private area $1,400 Call 413-245-4340 $28,000 yard, Off-street parking Open May to mid October Email:[email protected] includes all appliances No Pets Newly renovated Call 508-867-8350 m Call $575/Monthly Most contents included 860-774-3195 References and Photos available WORCESTER COUNTY or GREAT SUMMER security required $48,000 PINE GROVE MEMORIAL PARK 860-608-6407 RETREAT [email protected] Seasonal campsite 508-867-7404 CEMETERY Paxton, MA $30,000.00 or call Whitinsville, MA Meadowside of Woodstock, or 508-867-6355 Faith/Crypts 860-928-6103 2 plots for sale Meadowside Own your own lot. Lot 84C #1 Space Yew Ave. section of Woodstock, CT Trailer with add-ons which $4200 575 VACATION RENTALS is a cooperative seasonal contain large family room, two Asking $2400.00 508-943-0671 campground offering 100 owner WEBSTER 546 CEMETERY LOTS Valued at $3000.00 CAPE COD TIME bedrooms, dining room, SHARE FOR SALE owned sites, a lagre pool, screened porch, vinyl siding, 2 Bedroom fishing pond, mini golf course, Second Floor 508-849-7939 Edgewater Beach Resort large shed, outdoor fire pit, 2 CEMETERY laundry, sm. rec room, Washer/Dryer Hookup 95 Chase Avenue mostly furnished. PLOTS and pavilion. Stove & Refrigerator Dennisport, MA 02639 Park ammenities: Heat Included in Garden of Valor I Season runs from Across the street large swimming pool, rec hall. 1st/last/security Worcester County WORCESTER April 15-October 15. Memorial Park, from the water pavilion, mini golf, bocci, No Pets Weekly pump out is included in Paxton, MA COUNTY Studio (Unit 706) horseshoes, fish pond, 508-450-6421 annual fee which runs from Call 610-787-0068 MEMORIAL PARK www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Fixed week 33 (August) playground-low yearly Paxton, MA $990.00 to $1320.00 per maintenance fees. WORCESTER COUNTY Deeded rights CEMETERY PLOTS Garden of Gospels season depending on when you 1 plot (#85) MEMORIAL PARK pay your assessment. Rte.25 197, West Brookfield Worcester County with 2 grave sites 508-347-3145 Memorial Park Two grave plots: Woodstock, CT Brookhaven Lake $4,000.00 Valor I (#291, Unit A, This Unit #58 has a wonderful First floor, 1 bedroom Paxton, MA PHOTO REPRINTS AVA I L A B L E Unit #5 Garden of Gospels 774-200-1194 graves 1 and 2) Call for details site placement with a back yard apartment with appliances Current value $8200.00 860-928-1818 First/Last/Serecurity 1 plot #150 to house car and shed with rock 2 grave sites Offered: $5,850.00 772-233-1555 $650/month 508-499-7957 garden and front yard for nice www.Connecticuts lawn, small fish pond and Asking $2800 [email protected] Fort Meyers Call: 508-867-7846 QuietCorner.com more flowers. www. 386-576-6663 Beach Roof over (20x36) an 8 x38 Florida trailer with two slide outs, Leave message 550 MOBILE HOMES Connecticuts 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Worcester County 1 bedroom fully equipped screened porch (8x29) and front Memorial Park Brookfield cottage, near beach and deck (8x16) all built in 1997. Paxton, MA all attractions Unit has been completely QuietCorner. HOUSE FOR RENT PLOT FOR SALE Nanatomqua Mobile Clean and quiet Cemetery Plots Home Park (55+) redecorated to include ceiling com WOODSTOCK 667B fans, carpeting, flooring and 2-bedroom, 1.5 baths, Worcester County Memorial Graves 1 and 2 in Mobile Home For Sale. Febuary & March 1700 sq. ft. Park Garden of Heritage 2 Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. $4,000 plus tax paint, has lots of storage and 576 VACATION Open floor plan Valor II Section Value $6500 Large Kitchen & Living Room. comes completely furnished. Updated appliances Graves 1 & 2 Asking $4200 Screen Porch & Carport. 239-463-3369 25 Rte 197 RESOURCES Park Rent $120/Month Walking distance to lake Call Lorraine 727-204-4457 See Craigs List $1200/month Valued at $7600 508-789-8188 Includes Taxes, Water, WINTER RETREAT Security deposit Asking $4000 Sewerage, Trash and Road for more pictures Park model and shed Available January 2014 Maintenance Close to Gulf of Mexico Send inquiries to 508-885-6489 CALL FOR PRICE Asking $35,900 PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE Call 508-864-3008 [email protected] 508-885-4278 Call for details 860-928-1818 774-262-7307 Call for details 860-928-1818 Call 251-284-2375 PHOTO REPRINTS AVA I L A B L E m Call for details 860-928-1818 for more details

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/ 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 4 Tires w/Rims Early 1964 1/2 VEHICLES WANTED TRAILERS 2004 SIERRA 2009 midsize Ford 2001 Kawasaki 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Mustang Coupe 2000 DURANGO TRUCK EXT 125/55R16 with factory 260 V8 DODGE 2500 Motorcycles 2003 ULTRA LITE 4X4 PICK-UP 1957 Chevy Hood Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern White w/red interior, 4-wheel drive w/plow 4x4 1968-82 $450.00 Excellent motor TRAVEL TRAILER Gray, Z21 Pkg. $400.00 Excellent condition, 138,000 miles. (3 cylinder prefered) Alloy Rims, CD Player All receipts, Needs transmission work Block heater, skid plate Any Condition $7,000.00 508-943-1740 Recent brakes and tune-up 150,000 Miles Complete documentation. $3500 28 feet, queen bed 1971 Muncie No disapointments. Power everything Runs like new $2500 firm CAll JOE 2 bunks Convection oven 4-speed $16,900 860-377-5742 Call 508-347-2787 (978)760-5042 Reduced $7,800 or (508)481-3397 Double sink Mike Transmission JEEP CHEROKEE or best offer Counter top stove $700.00 RIMS (5) Full frig, stand up shower 860-420-9827 17x7.5 rims 860-871-5777 2000 JEEP Great condition New Ford 308 1 with mounted tire 2002 Plenty of storage CHEROKEE SPORT 745 RECREATIONAL Cubic inch Stored in garage Chevy Impala $300.00 or BO 4-door, white VEHICLES Call 508-887-2190 Runs good, but needs some 4.0-liter/6 cyl. assembled long 508-867-5156 PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE TLC. Silver, 120,000 miles Call for details 4-wheel drive block 860-928-1818 Excellent condition 2001 ITASCA $1500.00 Asking $2500 139,000 miles SUNDANCER Email PASSENGER SIDE Call 508-278-6304 Runs excellent MOTOR HOME REAR VIEW For Sale New tires 2005 JAYCO 17” Hummer Automatic 30 ft. with slidout Wheels MIRROR FOR ‘05 1986 CORVETTE Power windows Sleeps 7 JAYFLIGHT 29 Us! SILVERADO (Was in Florida for a time) Ford F450, low mileage w/35” tires 350-AUTOMATIC Good condition FBS CAMPER Mirror has signal, heat and 79K original miles Bunkhouse in rear, Queen bed $750.00 power in & out for hauling 2003 Toyota $2900.00 Call 508-892-3612 Removable top, black with tan for appointment to in front. Table and couch fold trailer (plastic casing piece interior Avalon XLS Call 508-713-3066 out into double beds. Excellent broke off) view 860-315-2635 New Wheels Loaded or 508-779-0194 condition. Full slide-out. Black $7,900 or B.O. Stove, micro, stand-up separate $200.00 Single Owner 76,000 miles 2007 shower, cable, awning, 860-377-8374 508-764-7193 surround sound, etc. Excellent Condition MOTORHOME Asking $7,800.00 31 ft. Class “C” $12,000 OBO Call Steve at 2010 SUBUARU Itasca Impulse 508-400-2073 508-868-0265 What’s On Rebuilt C6 725 AUTOMOBILES FORESTER 2.5x 11.5 ft. slideout queen bed Uxbridge MA Email Owners are non-smokers Your Mind? Transmission Premium Us! 1999 TOYOTA Have no pets What’s On We’d Like to Know. with Loaded,4WD, Automatic, Only 14,136 miles Email us your SOLARA Navigation Many extras thoughts to: Transfer Case 2004 CHRYSLER 3 OL V6 5 spd $8800 Your Mind? adam@ $200.00 Leather Interior, SEBRING Call or text Asking $58,000.00 LAKESIDE RV villagernewspapers Moonroof, for more details .com CONVERTIBLE 508-867-0596 Serious buyers call RESORT 1987 GMC Parts Power Windows/Door Lock, White with tan top 508-320-2944 We’d Like Nice chrome front Cruise Control, Own RV lot for less than renting 4 HANOOK SNOW Runs excellent Developers final phase bumper, heater core, CD Player Many new items TIRES Looks and Runs Great All lots 50% off to Know. misc. $4800.00 or best offer Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool 235/55/R18 100T 148,000 Well-Maintained Miles 508-769-3262 WOMAN’S 21-SPD Like new $2,100.00 or B/O 26” BIKE Activity Center All 4, $245 Chevy 283 & 327 Call Ron 750 CAMPERS/ crankshafts Excellent condition 860-923-3532 Asking $225 (negotiable) TRAILERS 508-989-8165 Send your RETRACTABLE Call 860-779-9097 CARGO COVER Call: 508-892-8481 2004 2000 WINNEBAGO letters to: FOR CHEVY EQUINOX PONTIAC GTO JOURNEY 34B adam@ Brand new, $65 2000 Torrid red with black leather 740 MOTORCYCLES Jadestone/White, PARKMODEL CHEVY MALIBU interior, 5.7L LS1 V8 Cummins 275HP Diesel villager U-HAUL TRAILER automatic transmission 1998 Yamaha Pusher, Allison 5-spd Trans, WITH LOFT TIRES AND RIMS Blue Book Value $3000. 73,000 miles Tow Package and full-length addition newspapers HITCH Great first car for young adult VStar 650 Sleeps 5 Furnished FOR JEEP LIB- but needs some work. Class II Asking $10,900 Black Retractable Slide, Auto 12x16 with washer/dryer .com 2-inch receiver fits ERTY AND FORD Second Owner 132,000 miles Low Mileage Leveling, Full Kitchen, Bath, Campground season Chevy Equinox from 2004- RANGER Call for additional details Call 508-949-1816 $1835.00 Queen Bedroom, Corian Tops, April 15-October 15 2013 $2,000 Wash/Dry Hook-up, 10-gal. 941-567-8719 $75 235/70/16 774-232-2999 Hot Water Tank, Central Nordsman M+S 860-455-5832 Air/Heat, Oak Wood/Rug Floor, or 3/4 TON CHEVY Call Mark Pressure valve stem system Elec. Fireplace, 941-592-5318 SILVERADO on Voxx racing rims 2006 Satellite System, 4-wheel drive, 1986 508-887-2847 $600.00 2010 PONTIAC VIBE PHOTO REPRINTS AVA I L A B L E (Toyota Matrix) Beautiful Oak Cabinets, 2 TVs, Selling for parts Call for details 860-928-1818 HARLEY 860-779-2246 4-door, 5-speed, FWD, VCR, Back-up Camera, Silver, 35 MPG, 99K, DAVIDSON Solar Panel $600 Firm Excellent condition Many Extras...Must See Call Mike ROAD KING $38,000 760 VANS/TRUCKS $8,495.00 or BO Loaded 508-832-2566 508-208-6042 with HD Cover 860-779-9868 Please leave message and Helmets 1992 GMC 8000 miles Diesel Truck $12,000 OBO UPS Truck-Style, 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 720 FOREIGN AUTO Call 401-419-8974 Aluminum Grumman Body, 2002 FORD XLT Shelves. Rebuilt 2006 65,000 miles Transmission/Motor, John Deere 5525 ‘01 VW BUG With hitch New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steer- $1950 or BO 22 ft. 5th wheel ing Box. Dual Wheels, Asking $9700 Runs Great 2007 SUZUKI Wolderness w/extra 11’ Area Behind Seats has vab, heat, air, 91HP, FWD, 860-753-2096 BURGMAN 400 Great condition Excellent Condition 540 PTO $12,000 for both 14,100GVWR [email protected] SCOOTER 508-987-3796 or 860-598-0410 Like new Call 5pm-8:30pm 1980 MGB Less than 3K miles 508-612-2623 508-867-6546 $4,000 $7,000 767 VEHICLES WANTED Nice interior, runs great Many new parts, top, engine, Call 508-335-2747 2007 8317SS ANTIQUE AUTO suspension, brakes, etc. Rockwood Trailer PARTS NEEDED 508-987-1228 2000 1937-1960 Motorcycle for sale pristine condition 11,500 and/or largest lot TOWN & COUN- Car and truck sheet metal trim 2011 double size and exterior parts only Harley Davidson QCC Brimfield TRY No mechanical parts whatso- 2006 VW Jetta packaged or separate MINIVAN ever Excellent Condition! Night Train 1450 Also 1949-1951 Mercury trim No rust, awesome shape and sheet metal $4200 OBO Less than 20,000 miles Make an offer! in and out. 4 Snow tires included Selling because bought Call 508-892-8027 All-wheel drive, leather, 978-760-3453 new bike or email every option, new headlights, $10,000 firm brakes, water pump PHOTO REPRINTS AVA I L A B L E 774-312-1483 [email protected] Call for details 860-928-1818 Leave message 860-753-2096 $3600 or best offer 508-847-3281 B10 % VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, January 10, 2014 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 Richard H. Levola, 73 John H. Miner, 88 PUTNAM – John H. Miner, He was affectionately known as the DANIELSON – Richard H. Levola, 73, of bird, Peeku and cat, Nelly. Danielson, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Besides his mother he is survived by his 88, of School St., died Monday, “Mayor of School Street” by his friends. One Pendleton Nursing and Rehab Center in children, Christine Farrell and husband December 30, 2013 in Matulaitis of John’s favorite sayings was “the first 100 Mystic. Matthew of Putnam, LTC(P) Peter Levola and Nursing Home with his wife years is the hardest.” He was born in Killingly on March 2, 1940, wife Christy of Fayetteville, NC and Nancy and daughters by his side. In addition to his wife, John is survived by son of Rita (Carrier) Levola of Danielson and Levola of Danielson; a brother, Timothy He is the loving husband of his daughters, JoAnn Hall of Thompson and the late Carlo Levola. Levola of Boston, MA; grandchildren, Amber Helen (Rice) Miner for 63 years. Sharon Miner-Taylor and her husband John Mr. Levola’s past employment included the Marie Farrell, Tiffany and Anthony Born in Pomfret, he was the of Manchester; grandchildren, Brandon Hall Pepsi Corporation, police officer with the Bergonzoni, Krysta and Adam Thomas, Chad son of the late Walter and Mabel (Lanning) and Noel Hall of Thompson and Jacqueline Danielson Police Department and Levola, Alisha Levola, Joshua Santiago and Miner. Taylor of Manchester; and a sister, Eleanor Supervisor/Director of Transportation for Samantha Simard; great-grandchildren, John was a truck driver for Putnam Brown of Dayville. the Town of Killingly for over 40 years until Natasha Levola Gordon, Anyah Levola and Woolen, Hale Manufacturing, and Pratt & He is predeceased by his brothers, William his retirement. He was a member of the Addison Bergonzoni and several nieces and Whitney. He also worked for New England Miner, Frank Miner, and Walter Miner Jr. Danielson Fire Department where he served nephews. Labor Training School in Pomfret doing and his sisters, Alice Veins, Viola Peak, as Chief for 33 years. Funeral from Tillinghast Funeral Home, landscaping. Gladys Lavigne, Isabella Gibson and Betty He was a former Boy Scout, member of 433 Main Street, Danielson on Saturday, John joined the U.S Navy during World Kachuk. Killingly-Brooklyn (KB) Ambulance where January 11, 2014 at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass War II at the age of 17 serving on the U.S.S At John’s request, services are private and he served on the Board of Directors, member of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. James Chester. entrusted in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 of the Knights of Columbus where he was Church, Danielson. Burial will be in South John was a lifetime member of the Church St., Putnam, CT. past Grand Knight for two terms as well as Cemetery, Brooklyn in the spring. Putnam VFW Post 1523 and Putnam Elks For memorial guestbook visit being a 4th Degree Knight, a constable for the Calling hours will be held at the funeral Lodge #574. www.GilmanAndValade.com. Town of Killingly, a former Killingly Town home on Friday, Jan. 10 from 4 – 8 p.m. John loved his family, especially his grand- Council member, a State of Connecticut In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory children. Justice of the Peace and member of the may be made to the Danielson Fire He loved gardening, visiting Maine and the Connecticut and New England Fire Chiefs Department, 47 Academy Street, Danielson, Cape, watching Red Sox games, and sitting Associations. CT 06239. Mr. Levola loved flea marketing, hosting To leave an online condolence please visit on his front porch watching the cars go by. small picnics at the house, participating in www.tillinghastfh.com. car shows, his community, friends, family, Thomas J. Seaton, Jr. George Mayo, Sr. MOOSUP — Thomas J. and later in Woodstock, CT. Seaton, Jr., passed away on Mr. Seaton enjoyed many PUTNAM — George Mayo, who’s lives he has touched. January 2, 2014. interests including, hiking, Sr., husband, father and grand- He leaves his wife Alma; his children, Mr. Seaton was born on golfing, gardening, piano play- father, of Putnam, CT, formerly George Mayo, Jr. of Pomfret, Leo Mayo of August 5, 1922, on Fishers ing, and collecting antiquarian of Pomfret, died unexpectedly Sterling, Bruce Mayo of Putnam, Gordon Island, New York, to Harriet books. He taught adults to read Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014 at the Mayo, Sr. of Danielson, Todd Mayo of Cranska Seaton and Thomas J. and changed a number of lives UMASS University in Ballouville and Darlene Murray of Putnam; Seaton. He grew up in Moosup, as a literacy volunteer. Worcester, MA. many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; CT, attended Plainfield High School, and then Mr. Seaton is survived by his wife, He was the beloved husband brothers, Charles Mayo Sr., David Mayo Sr., of Alma Fitts Mayo. They were and Peter Mayo; a sister, Shirley Miracle; attended Bowdoin College, Maine. Marguerite Parks Seaton; daughter, Jean married September 2, 1956 in Pomfret. nieces and nephews, and many friends. In 1944 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps Seaton Keleher of Kensington, MD; his son, He was born May 26, 1933 in Pomfret, son of He was predeceased by a daughter, Audrey and served as a pilot and aerial gunnery Thomas J. Seaton, III of Waldorf, MD; his son, the late Lewis and Louise (Austin) Mayo. Weatherholt and a son, Lloyd Mayo. instructor during World War II. After being Edward A. Seaton of Pomfret Center, CT and George worked for the Town of Pomfret Burial will be in the spring in Abington honorably discharged in1945, he attended five grandchildren, Christopher, Alexander, Highway Department for over 27 years, and Cemetery, Pomfret. Centre College, Kentucky, and completed his and Claire Keleher, and Elena and Jeffrey also Rectory School. George enjoyed his In lieu of flowers donations may be made to education at Columbia University, earning a Seaton. He is also survived by his two sisters, many hobbies of gardening and animals, as his family. Master’s degree in library science in 1953. Evelyn Seaton Treiber of Central Village, CT well as antique collections from old cars, to The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 He married Marguerite Parks in December and Jean Seaton Rosane of Middlebury, VT. cookie jars and horses. George was also very Grove Street, Putnam, CT, directed the 1952. A Memorial Service will be held at a later well known for his big smile and his sense of arrangements. In 1954 he was posted to the United States date. humor. To share a memory with his family “Light Department of Defense School system in To share a memory with his family “Light George will be truly missed by many people a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com England, where he served as a high school a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. librarian until 1985. In 1990 he returned to the United States, living in Thompson, CT

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Claflin Hill Chamber Series: “A Soldiers Tale” Friday, January 17, 7:30 PM The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players join the Tamburlaine Theater Company to present Igor Stravinsky’s “L’Histoire du Soldat” – “A Soldiers Tale.” This innovative, multi-media performance tells the story of a soldier who unwittingly makes a “deal with the Devil” and loses his soul in the process. Great music, theater and narration combine for a ground-breaking work! Tickets and information: claflinhill.org, 508-478-5924 Alternative’s Whitin Mill Alternatives Whitin Mill utilizes green technology and is a handicap-accessible site ~30-70 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA 01588 ~ AlternativesNet.org • (508) 234-6232 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, January 10, 2014 B11 Aut motive Check Out More than 500 New Cars at the New England International Auto Show

The 2015 Porsche Macan will be on display at the New England International Auto Show.

BY KEITH GRIFFIN vertible, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, Land Monday during the show's daylight (For the latest new car news, follow me During the winter doldrums I Rover Range Rover long wheel base, hours." That last phrase is important. on Twitter at aboutusedcars. You can can think of no better place to be than Mini Cooper Hardtop, Subaru WRX and There will be no driving after dark and also read the latest automotive news at inside checking out hundreds of new Toyota Highlander. each manufacturer has strict rules TorqueNews.com, where I am a contribu- cars. Fortunately, the New England “This year’s show is shaping up about age, license, and intoxication so tor, or learn about buying and selling a International Auto Show is just around to be one of the best in the show’s 57- be forewarned or you won't get behind used car at UsedCars.About.com.) the corner (actually just up the Mass year history and it reflects the latest the wheel. Pike) and there are going to be some of technological advancements in the Here's some of the basic info the latest models on display. industry,” said Pudney.“Visitors will be about the show you will want to know. Leading the pack of cars you must absolutely get out and see is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. It's an absolutely stunning car both inside and out. Well, it's always been a great look- ing vehicle on the outside. Now you're going to be surprised to see how beauti- ful it is on the inside as well. "The debut of the newly redesigned 2014 Corvette Stingray leaves the previous Z06 and ZR1 models on hiatus. While still upholding leg- endary Corvette values like massive power, grip and tires, the 2014 model addresses some historical shortcom- ings. The interior quality has finally been given the attention it deserves, while a more rigid body structure, car- bon fiber roof and hood, and revised 6.2 liter V8 improve quality all around. Both the convertible and coupe models will be at the Show," said Barbara Pudney, vice president of the Paragon Group, producer of the New England International Auto Show. (They also produce the CT International Auto Show, as well as shows across the coun- try.) The show is also going to fea- ture an Exotic Car Showcase. "Our showcase of the most expensive vehi- cles in the world includes Maserati, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Bentley, Porsche, Lotus and Aston Martin. Walk the Million Dollar Mile along the show floor and get up close and personal with these gorgeous feats of automotive engi- neering," said Pudney. One thing to keep in mind: these automobiles are strictly look and don't touch. Bring your camera, though, for some great shots. Exhibiting manufacturers rep- The Kia K900, which debuts later in 2014, will be on display at the Boston Auto Show. resented at this year’s show include: Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, able to see, touch and sit in most of the Location: Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Ford, GMC, vehicles represented by 34 car lines all Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, under one roof. In addition to seeing 415 Summer Street, Boston Lamborghini, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, 2014 and 2015 cars, visitors can test Dates: Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, drive new cars around the Convention Thursday through Monday (Martin Auto Review Nissan, Porsche, Ram, Scion, Subaru, Center and see the latest in luxury cars, Luther King Jr. Weekend), January 16- Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen. popular ‘green cars’, custom styling and 20, 2014 One thing I should be clear on is you accessories; and enjoy entertainment Hours: won't be seeing cars that debut at the for the whole family.” Thursday, January 16, 12 to 9 p.m. North American International Auto One of the highlights of the Friday, January 17, 12 to 9 p.m. Show in Detroit that week. It's just not show is going to be the Ride & Drives. Saturday, January 18, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. cost effective for the manufacturers to Granted, you won't be going very far but Sunday, January 19, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. move the products to Boston for the you will be able to get a taste of a vari- Monday, January 20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. show often because they have not made ety of vehicles. Pudney said, "Some of Admission: enough of the display vehicles to pass the biggest names on the auto show Adults: $12 around. floor, including Buick, Cadillac, Children (6-12 yrs): $6 However, you should be seeing Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Kia, Scion and Children 6 and under: free new cars, trucks and SUVs that debuted Toyota will have their newest and most A free subscription to Automobile at the Los Angeles Auto Show. That popular vehicles available for a spin Magazine is available to everyone pur- could include vehicles like the Kia K900, around the Convention Center. Don't chasing a ticket to the Auto Show. the Chevrolet Colorado, the Porsche limit yourself to just drooling over the Macan, Porsche 911, Jaguar F Type cars - drive them! Ride & Drive events Coupe, BMW 4 series coupe and con- take place Saturday, Sunday and B12 % VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, January 10, 2014

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