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BY JASON BLEAU District Curriculum Director effective and then a middle school principal and the community for welcoming her with CONTRIBUTING WRITER July 1. started her career as a high school open arms. Superintendent Daniel P. Sullivan III teacher. Her passion for teaching and “I am honored and privileged to be PUTNAM – Putnam High School touted Taylor as the favorite in a large learning and her desire to be working selected as the new principal of Putnam will have a new principal starting this pool of candidates who applied for the in Putnam became evident to me and High School. Putnam is a special com- summer, with the announcement of position. He thanked Vetrovec for her the other members of the committee. munity. Small in size, but with a big Heather Taylor as the choice candidate commitment to the job, and said he sees I believe she’s going to be a good part- heart,” said Taylor. “I’m incredibly to lead the school into the future. a bright future ahead with Taylor at the ner for the administrative team here excited for the opportunity to lead Taylor was named the top candi- helm. in Putnam trying to continue to move Putnam High School, and to work close- date for the job on April 14 during “We had a robust pool of applicants Putnam High School and the district ly with the amazing staff and families to a brief meeting of the Putnam Board for the position at Putnam High School. forward,” said Sullivan. help our students achieve their goals in of Education. She will succeed outgo- Heather really rose to the top. Heather Taylor was humble during her first school and beyond. I’m so grateful for ing principal Jackie Vetrovec who will comes to Putnam with a great deal speech as incoming principal thank- this opportunity, and your faith in me.” be transitioning to the Putnam School of experience as a curriculum person ing the district for choosing her and Thompson budget goes to voters BY JASON BLEAU budget in the current fiscal CONTRIBUTING WRITER year. On the town side, the proposal comes out to $6.1 mil- THOMPSON – After near- lion compared to the current ly three hours of delibera- year’s budget of $5.9 million, tion during a livestreamed a $154,173 increase. Debt ser- meeting on April 15, the vices increases from $1.092 Thompson Board of Finance million to $1.148 million, while has approved a proposed bud- capital jumps from $710,000 to get to be decided on by the $875,000. The spending plan voters for the 2022 Fiscal Year. also projects $7.5 million in In the first budget season general revenue on the edu- following the town’s decision cation side and $1.68 million to combine the education in revenue on the general and town spending plans on government end along with the referendum ballots, the $270,000 in capital from the Board of Finance went into Tourtellotte Fund Revenue the evening with a proposed adding up to $9.4 million in mill rate of 25.81, a 6.53 per- estimated revenue overall. cent increase over the cur- The proposed 2022 fiscal year rent fiscal year. Throughout budget adds up to $27.2 mil- the night that number was lion compared to 2021’s total trimmed down substantially of $26.7 million, a little over to 24.95, an increase of just $18 million of which will be under 3 percent over the 24.23 paid through taxes compared base mill rate of the current to $17.15 million from the cur- budget year. That equates to rent year. The total increase LEGION WELCOMES NEWEST MEMBER a .72 mil rate increase to the in the tax warrant comes in at tax levy. $864,940. Photo Courtesy In real numbers this rep- The Board of Finance unan- resents minor increases to imously approved sending the The L’Homme-Burdick American Legion Post #21 of Danielson recently inducted its newest member, Donald both the education and gen- adjusted spending plan to the Church (center), in a ceremony held on Wednesday, April 14. Church, a Korean War era veteran, served eral town budgets. The educa- voters for consideration at a in the United States Air Force, primarily in a remote area of Alaska. Church is pictured with Post #21 tion spending plan comes in town meeting on May 3 with a Commander Charles Crowley (right) and Ronald P. Coderre, District #4 Commander. Post #21 was revital- at $19.1 million, an increase of referendum to follow on May ized three years ago. Any veteran interested in becoming a member should contact Crowley or Coderre. $138,818 over the $18.9 million 17.

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Woodstock Bo Yaworski tosses no-hitter Academy to hold for Killingly High virtual Human BY KEN POWERS SPORTS CORRESPONDENT KILLINGLY — Bo knows Rights Conference no-hitters. With apologies to Nike’s legendary “Bo Knows” adver- WOODSTOCK — As and regional human rights tising campaign, which fea- part of The Academy’s stu- leaders. Each workshop is tured multisport athlete Bo dent-led Conference Series, designed to be interactive and Jackson and debuted during The Woodstock Academy thought-provoking, leaving stu- Major League Baseball’s All- Human Rights Conference will dent participants with a lasting Star Game in July of 1989, take place virtually on set of tools to guide them in Killingly High senior Bo Wednesday, April 28. developing their own under- Yaworski began the 2021 sea- Open to students in eighth standing of human rights. son in impressive fashion, grade through high school, the “It’s bound to inspire some throwing a complete-game conference will bring together young people and students to no-hitter to lead Killingly Courtesy Photos a diverse body of individuals advocate for a better future past visiting Tourtellotte Junior Jenna Bankowski slides home safely with the eventual win- who share the same goal of for all people without discrim- High, 4-0, on Saturday, April ning run for Woodstock Academy in the Centaurs’ 5-3 win over engaging students and adults ination based on appearance, 10. Norwich Free Academy on Saturday, April 13. in authentic, hands-on opportu- identity, or origin. It’s a really Yaworski, a 6-foot nities in diverse topics. great thing we’re doing and I’m left-handed pitcher, finished Killingly improved to game. Yaworski singled, Sydney Haskins, Woodstock proud to be part of it,” Haskins his first career no-no with 13 2-0 with a 10-3 win over doubled, and tripled off Academy junior and Adult added. strikeouts. New London High on New London pitching while Liaison for the Human Rights Topics of discussion include Killingly’s offense in the Wednesday, April 14. Junior Baker finished with three Conference, said, “I think refugee rights, prisoner rights, game came off the bats of Jay Grzysiewicz picked singles. the most valuable part of the women’s rights, immigration, senior Cole Lavigne and up the win against the 0-3 Elsewhere in the Quiet Human Rights Conference is child labor, genocide, food junior Nate Keefe, both play- Whalers, allowing three Corner: educating students about the scarcity, homelessness, human ers singling and doubling. runs in five innings of work. Woodstock Academy issues going on both locally and rights and effects of COVID-19, Sophomore Ben Jax also Yaworski and junior Justin junior Zach Roethlein lived globally.” LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, smacked a double. Baker combined for six of The Human Rights and racial equity. Killingly’s nine hits in the Please Read SPORTS, page A9 Conference is set to host discus- sions and workshops with local Please Read CONFERENCE, page A2 A2 • Friday, April 23, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Surviving the Battle of the Ironclads

Bob Taber recently gave me a freedom. He appro- ed his mind” accord- of much attention. He ate steadily on Saturday, Aug. 16, 1930 Norwich priated one of his ing to Mrs. George U. until he had devoured 310 clams, and Bulletin which he had purchased at the master’s best saddle Miller of Woodstock only stopped then, he says, in order auction of Felicia Terry’s belongings horses and start- KILLINGLY Avenue at whose that he might finish his meal with a few a number of years ago. The newspa- ed North, reaching AT home Thomas had ears of corn and a slice or two of water- per was one of the few items that sur- Hampton Roads, Va., 300 been staying. Taylor melon. There were no disastrous after vived the fire that caused her demise. without apprehen- was buried in Grove effects, and George stands ready to bost Bob thought perhaps Felicia had saved sion. He soon found Street Cemetery (best?) the clam-eating record just as it since it mentioned a local African- himself engaged as MARGARET with military hon- soon as anyone surpasses it.” (Norwich American man, Thomas L. Taylor of a messenger boy for WEAVER ors on March 9, the Bulletin, Saturday, Aug. 16, 1930, p. 3). Putnam, who was the last survivor of one of the officers on anniversary of the Did you ever think about when the the clash of iron clads the Monitor and the Monitor. With battle between the roads in Northeastern Connecticut the Merrimac in the Civil War. “At sleeping quarters on ironclads (Windham were being paved with concrete instead his home on the east side of Oak Hill, the Monitor, Taylor little realized that County Observer March 9, 1932). His of being dirt? A small item in the paper Thomas L. Taylor, an elderly colored within a short time he would have a gravesite remained unmarked for noted the following: “The westerly sec- citizen of the community today (August part, however, insignificant, in one of many years. However, on April 24, tion of the nearly three miles of con- 15) read with interest the following dis- the most famous battles in history. He 1960 that was rectified as a marker was crete highway between Wauregan and patch which appeared in the afternoon served as a powder monkey on the placed at his grave following the efforts Danielson is complete, though travel editions of Thursday’s papers. ‘Raleigh, Monitor during the terrific battle with of local veterans’ units. (See Killingly is permitted over only a part of it. The N.C. August 14. William Francis Blake the Confederate iron-clad Merrimac Historical Society files for various arti- easterly half of the new highway will be said to be the last surviving veteran March 9, 1862, his duties consisting of cles-not all marked-and an article in under construction during the follow- of the battle between the Monitor and passing explosives to the gunners in the The Evening Gazette by Bernard A. ing week.” the Merrimac is dead here today’… turret. He saw little of the conflict but Dupont dated March 9, 1981). The mail and answering machine are Although the southern veteran may he felt and heard much…As a result of Of course, I was curious about a few being checked on a regular basis (usu- have been the ‘last’ survivor of the his strenuous day’s work and wounds, of the Danielson articles in the above ally Wednesday) although the Killingly famous naval encounter of the iron- Taylor was confined in a hospital at paper, and the following caught my Historical and Genealogical Center is clads, Mr. Taylor, who is now in his Fortress Monroe for a short time, and eye, “Copious Consumer of Clams. closed to the public. Please send an eighties is believed to be the only mem- then he enlisted in the Navy, serving Behold George LaBelle bringing anoth- email to the director or leave a message ber of the crew of the Union ‘cheese box on another Monitor, modeled after the er championship to Killingly! The on the answering machine if you would on a raft’ now living…Mr. Taylor was original. On July 13, 1865, he was hon- Ballouville man has been crowned as like to donate items or have research aboard when the Monitor steamed out orably discharged and later became a the champion clam-eater of all the thou- questions. of its base at Hampton Roads and during sailor in the West Indies. He located sands who have eaten shore dinners the thick of the battle which raged for in Putnam around 1883 and up to the at Rocky Point. Mr. LaBelle went to Margaret M. Weaver Killingly several hours after the Confederate time of his death in 1932 had served as the Rhode Island shore resort on the Municipal Historian, April, 2021. Special iron covered hulk was encountered. He janitor in various school, church and local Carpenters’ union outing. He is thanks to Bob Taber for the newspa- served as a ‘powder monkey’. His duties office buildings.’” (Killingly Historical a husky and blessed with a good appe- per from which the above articles were consisted of passing up explosives from Society files-paper perhaps Windham tite. Having stowed away four bowls taken. For additional information the ammunition hold to the gunners in County Transcript 4-26-60. Kimball’s of chowder and two dozen clam bakes, email me at margaretmweaver@gmail. the revolving turret.” account seems to have first appeared some member of the party inquired if com or visit the Killingly Historical & Years ago, Fab Cutler, archivist in an issue of the New Haven Register.). he were not going to eat any clams. ‘Yes, Genealogical Center Wed. or Sat. 10 a.m.- for the Aspinock Historical Society “Taylor died on March 7, 1932 at age and plenty,’ he replied. A waiter that 4 p.m. (when it reopens) or www.kill- of Putnam, had reminded me about 84 apparently never really recovering overheard the remark brought him four inglyhistorical.org. or call 860-779-7250 Taylor’s fame. The following summary from an attack in Worcester, where pans and casually mentioned to him (when the Historical Center reopens). is taken from my Feb. 7, 2014 Killingly he had been living at the time. From that the record eating at one sitting at Like us at Facebook at www.facebook. at 300 column. “According to his story his obituary I learned “two men (had) Rocky Point was 248 clams. Thereupon com/killinglyhistoricalsociety. Mail for related to William Kimball, who lived clubbed him over the head, robbed George set out to make the man who the Killingly Historical & Genealogical near the Grove Street Cemetery, Taylor, him of his pension money and left him held that record look like a weakly flap- Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical a former slave, had been born on a plan- lying unconscious on a back street in per. Having disposed very easily of the and Genealogical Center should be sent tation in North Carolina. ’At the age of that city. The blow on the head that four pans of clams ten more pans were to PO Box 265, Danielson, CT 06329. 14, when Fort Sumpter (sic) was fired he received at that time had not only ordered for him. By this time a gallery upon, he decided to make a break for sapped his strength but had also affect- had gathered and George was the object Planting tips for growing success

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WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Chojnicki, Avery Collin, Gabrielle McClure, Lexi McCullough-Murphy, Aspiras, Trey Ayotte, Timothy Billings, Academy has released its honor roll for Couture, Ethan Craig, Shannon Cunniff, Kathleen McDowell, Alina Michalski, Kaelyn Bushey, Amanda Cerrone, Chloe the third quarter of the 2020-2021 school James D’Alleva-Bochain, Alexis Danila, Emme Miglietta, Carly Millette, Zachary Forsten, William Gaug, Gabriel Geyer, year. Taylor Danner, Carolina DaSilva, Niemann, Xavier Parker, Melanie Isah Mohammed, Evan Odorski, Payton High Honors Kirsten Deorsey, Jade Desmond, Pazienza, James Phongsa, Megan Peterson, Maria Pires, Kyra Shaw, Grade 12: Alexia Adams, Brian Connor Dunkley, Ella Favreau, Lennon Preston, Isabella Price, Maxwell Racicot, Clayton Singleton, Mya Symington-St. Antunes, Livia Armstrong, Sierra Favreau, Alexandra Flint, Katie Fortin, Haven Renshaw, Owen Ritzau, Jeremy John, Steisi Topalli Bedard, Kathleen Ben, Tabitha Jackson Gallagher, Zachary Gessner, Romano, Maria Santucci, Chayton Grade 11: Hamilton Barnes, Neil Bezanson, Cedric Bilica, Liam Emily Goodell, Hadley Grether, Lucas Scheuritzel, Adam Schimmelpfennig, Camara, Aaliyah Clavell, Nicole Blanchflower, Ethan Bove, Matthew Gustafson, Collin Hamilton, Cameron Alyssa Sharrow, Rockwell Valentine, Davidson, Ethan Davis, Riley Driscoll, Brady, Katelin Briere, Logan Brock, Heath, Carl Huber, Jeong Hwang, Aleena Yuhang Yang, Alexis Zagrodny Lindsey Gillies, Jackson Goetz, Gabriel Abigail Brown, Jacob Brown, Eshete Jafar-DeCesare, Brian Jameson, Yunseo Grade 11: Parker Anderson, Linsey Hill-Boucher, Isabel Hull, Olivia Calvo, Riley Chapuis, Soria Cotillo, Jeon, Nathan Joseph, Jacob Jurnovoy, Arends, Annarose Avery, Sasha Hull, Benjamin Laisi, Aiden Lisee, Sydney Cournoyer, Sydney Couture, Esmeralda Kasneci, Mario Kasneci, Becker, Alison Benoit, Morgan Bentley, Adalyn Lukachie, Madison Malboeuf, Cody Currie, Emma Curtis, Hannah GyuHo Kim, Ava Lanoue, Annika Alison Bessette, Jacob Boynton, Paige Emily Nazer, Tavian Santos, Robert Darigan, Sarah Delaney, Domizio Di, LeBoeuf, Curtis Lefebvre, Joanna Lin, Campbell, Leah Castle, Devin Chadwick, Saraidarian, Graham Scribner, Silas Stella DiPippo, Estella Douglas, Zhiyan Alexis Lisee, Peishi Liu, Rori Mackenzie, Dylan Chamberlin, William Chambers, Strandson, Alex Szarkowicz Du, Eliza Dutson, Jocelyn Foisey, Zipeng Carter MacNeil, Makayla Mayo, Hannah Clark, Ella Davis, Alivia Dean, Grade 10: Stella Atchinson, Madison Gao, Colby Groves, Ashley Guillot, Kaden McCullough-Murphy, Kamden Margaret Ebbeling, Scout Favreau, Bates, Brianna Connors, Benjamin Caleb Hall, JiaHao He, Yago Herrera, Meyer, Bryn Miller, Abigail Morin, Alexa Fernandez, Atticus Finch, Douglas, Baden Eaton, Grace Gelhaus, Emma Hovestadt, Hailey Klar, Dominick Carter Morissette, John Murray, Ella Tomson Flanagan, Arimae Gagne, Maximiliano Gonzalez, Matthew Kollbeck, Brynn Kusnarowis, Jadyn Musumeci, Matthew Myslenski, Angela Bryson Gould, Tyler Green, Matthew Gouin, Hannah Johnson, Max Larkin, LaFlamme, Cassandra Leighton, Caitlin Newell, Cormac Nielsen, Ellie Nunes, Griffin, Ryan Hanlon, Emma Hayden, Caitlin LaVallee, Makala McDermott, LeSage, Mackenzie Leveille, Hanna Lindsay Nuttall, Maya Orbegozo, Paige Siyuan He, Sergio Herrera, Brendan Avery Mowrey, Brandon Nagle, Mavin Longwell, Angela Lu, Ciara MacKinnon, Owens, Noah Page, Jillian Plouffe, Kylie Hill, Ian Hoffman, Taewoo Kim, Summer Palmerino, Diego Rodriguez, Noelle Avery MacNeil, Harriet Majek, Quercia, Amelia Racicot, Jenna Robbie, Ko-Szych, Caleb Koleszar, Keenan Sallum, Carter Saracina, Mackenzie Nathaniel Majewski, Marco Maluf, Wyatt Robbie, Celeste Robbins, Natalie LaMontagne, Ashton Lanning, Thai Le, Sellers, Allison Surprenant, Adam Matthew Marshall, Sophia Mawson, Romano, Aubrey Rumrill, Quintavanh Kanxu Lin, Elizabeth Lovrien, Allison Thompson, Dominick Tocci, Dylan Gavin Miller, Bailey Mitchell, Salwa Sangasy, Braiden Saucier, Jonathan MacAlister, Coen McDonald, Hailey Veilleux, Kylie Wakely, Xiaodan Wang, Naveed, Giovanni Nuccio, Ashley Nunes, Sebastian, Lilian Sharpe, Gianna Smith, McDonald, Lauren Medeiros, Phu Nicholas Webster Meaghan O’Brien, Molly O’Connor, Isabella Sorrentino, Isabel Sumner, Nguyen, Jason Ofcarcik, Tegan Perry, Grade 9: Peyton Bentley, Thomas Olivia Ott, Avery Pajak, Lily Patenaude, Xin Sun, Alexandra Thompson, Alyssa Donela Perzichino, Khoa Phan, Hunter Blevins, Ryanne Bourbeau, Madison John Peabody, Alexa Pechie, Violet Thompson, Owen Tracy, Jack Tyler, Phillips, Logan Reynolds, Zachary Brown, Troy Daviau, Hunter Eddy, Pietrowski, Arriel Quant, Connor Quinn, Patrick Webster, Liam Wilcox, Violet Roethlein, Mia Ruggeri, McKenna Starr, Aiden Finch, Hayden Fontaine, Gavin Castro Ruiz, Taegon Ryu, Elijah Saine, Young, Colin Zavorskas Sadie Susi, Nomar Tejada, Vincent Grant, Hannah Hart, Jada Hernandez, Noah Salsich, Alexa Schimmelpfennig, Grade 9: Carleh Avery, Claire Beck, Tocci, Ainslie Tschamler, Ainsley Sophia Hernandez, Tyler Hudson, Cade Heather Schofield, Madeline Silbermann, Natalie Bell, Kerry Blais, Anthony Viano, Tyler Warren, Grayson Webber, Jones, Lila Kirkland, Cameron McNally, Suzanne Silbermann, Emily Skellett, Buckner, Danielle Cabassa, Charles Zachary White, Dylan Wynkoop, Kamila Karley Medina, Lillie Pendleton, Elijah Meghan Slate, Sybaljan Tahirova, Caggiano, Caitlin Chandler, Emily Wysocki, Han Zheng, Zhi Zhou Smith, Thea Sullivan, Jack Sumner, Sarah Tavares, Nicole Terjesen, Mallory Cournoyer, Julia Coyle, Leah Danis, Grade 10: Aaron Allard, Ella Anderson, Ramaya Talabert, Henry Wotton Tyimok, Alexandra Vaida, Kassidy Zoe Ender, Summer Espeseth, Campbell Emilia Babbitt, Riley Balanovich, Trey Walden, Allison Wall, Eli Werstler, Fraser, Hailey Gagnon, Sean Gasperini, Barrett, Italia Burgio, Desiree Cabassa, Caroline Wilcox, Alexander Williams, Alexander Gessner, Victoria Gonzalez, Tate Chavez, Mitchell Child, Anthony Jialei Zhang Caroline Harris, Angelos Haveles, Halie Cimmino, Mykela Cote, Amanda Currie, Grade 11: Jai Abrams, Amber Ahearn, Hoffman, Ava Hovestadt, Emma Kerr, Bodie Defocy, Ivy Dowdle, Gavin Driscoll, Claire Anderson, Aurissa Boardman, Christopher Kirkconnell, Madyson Jared Eaton, Ava Edwards, Louella Carleigh Boisvert, Elaina Borski, Zoe Knox, Joel Koleszar, James Koproski, Flanagan, Jaydon Gormley, Chance Botta, Kyle Brennan, Stella Brin, Ethan Corinne LaMontagne, Taylor Lamothe, Graley, Kylie 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Town of Woodstock Invitations to Bid are Available. For the Following: V 2021 Aggregate V 2021 Catch Basin Cleaning V 2021 Equipment Rental V 2021 Guardrail Installation Sealed bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 19, 2021 at the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281. Please contact the Highway Dept Assistant for a copy of the bid package at 860-974-0330. Contracts are subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements. A4 • Friday, April 23, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS New technology makes used vehicle financing less frustrating

BY LINDSAY M. JOSLYN “And it’s all transparent. We want the “We want the process of submitting The auto-financing platform has also CONTRIBUTING WRITER dealers to be able to see everything, so for a loan straightforward and pain- met the consumers desire for a clean they can work with the consumer to fig- less,” he said. and expedited car buying experience REGION — Automatic Chief ure out what loans best fit their needs.” Additionally, Automatic software is during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Ladyga Executive Officer Eric J. Burney knows Automatic’s interface doesn’t just integrated with supplementary features says with Automatic, there is only one what it’s like to buy a used car. help the used car buyer by saving time such as credit check capabilities and place dealers have to go. “The consumer picks out the car, and and providing clear financing options, it titling services. “During Covid, customers want to then sits in the dealership for hours also provides opportunity for increased This user-friendly interface may come into a clean environment and get waiting for financing to go through. sales among the dealerships who use it. explain why, as of Dec. 31, more than through the buying process as quick as Throw some kids into that mix and it’s “If a conventional sale takes three 670 dealerships have signed on to they can. Automatic makes that possi- a real hassle,” he comments. to four hours to complete, that ties Automatic’s platform. ble,” Ladyga said. Burney, husband to his high school up a lot of people,” explains Burney. Andrew Ladyga, owner of Eagleville Burney is pleased knowing the deal- sweetheart, Danielle Burney, and father “Dealerships taking advantage of Motors in Storrs, is one of those deal- erships who have trusted Automatic to two young boys, wants to eliminate Automatic’s software can finalize a sale erships. to digitally transform the lending expe- that wait time, which is why he started and move on to engage with the next “Here at Eagleville Motors, we pride rience shared by them and their shop- Automatic. Automatic is a Fintech plat- customer faster than an F & I office ourselves on keeping customers happy,” pers, see the benefits immediately. form connecting used car dealerships to using an antiquated system. The time Ladyga explained. “Funding delays irri- “Using Automatic is a really intuitive accredited financial institutions. saved by using the Automatic platform tate consumers, and today it’s all about encounter,” says Burney. “Automatic “With the Automatic software, deal- makes more space for dealership earn- customer service and being cost effi- lays out a single source of clear options ers can get consumers approved for ing potential.” cient. The Automatic portal gives us and digitized data that many of these multiple loans much faster than the tra- According to Burney, Automatic is time to get back to our customers so we family-run car dealerships can get ditional lending process,” says Burney. focused on user experience. can run an efficient business.” behind and trust.” Lions to host Poker Run fundraiser

REGION — Lions of Eastern Old Saybrook, include stops five cards (one card drawn at munities and the United States, Since 1917, Lions clubs have Connecticut, District 23C, in Haddam, Portland, East each stop) with an opportuni- but worldwide. Lion members aided the blind and visually invite you to get out of your Haddam and end at Carter ty to purchase an additional thank everyone who contrib- impaired and made a strong house and have some fun by Hill Farm, 86 E. Hampton Rd. card at Carter Hill for $10 to utes to this important work commitment to community participating in the “Lions and (Route 66) in Marlborough; replace a card. Choice of priz- as every dollar collected goes service and servicing youth Hogs Poker Run” on Sunday, Loop 2 will start in Niantic, es: six lobsters, $100 Kohl’s gift back out to the community. throughout the world. April 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to include stops in Waterford, card, Connecticut River din- You are truly helping Lions Lions Clubs International raise funds for the Lions Clubs Montville, Colchester and end ner cruise for four on the Blue make a difference. Lions clubs Foundation is the chari- International Foundation at Carter Hill; and Loop 3 will Heron or the rental of a drag- are groups of men and women table arm of Lions Clubs (LCIF). start in Danielson and include on barbecue grill where the who identify needs within International. Established in The Poker Run will have stops in Canterbury, Coventry, smoke comes out of his mouth. their communities and work 1968, LCIF is committed to pro- three “loops” to choose from Columbia and end at Carter Players will receive a free hot together to fulfill those needs. viding humanitarian services to follow: Loop 1 will start in Hill. Registration is $25 for dog and soft drink at Carter For more information or to get to those in need, including pro- Hill Farm where a reasonable involved with a Lions Club in viding disaster relief, saving lunch will also be available to your area, please contact Lion sight, supporting youth, and purchase with music by Rock Ken Tucker at lionken23c@ combating disability. LCIF Landing. For more informa- yahoo.com. was ranked by a Financial tion, please contact Lion Mary Lions Clubs International Times study as the #1 non-gov- Krogh at [email protected] is the world’s largest service ernmental organization with or Lion Sheri Ann Colquhoun club organization with more which to partner. For more at [email protected]. than 1.4 million members in information, visit the Web site Money raised on April 25 approximately 46,000 clubs in at www.lcif.org. will allow Lions to meet press- 206 countries and geograph- ing needs not only in our com- ical areas around the world. Pomfret Recreation announces upcoming events

POMFRET — Pomfret double elimination tournament 1. Recreation is excited to offer a meaning that all teams will play Dog Training Classes: wide array of outdoor activities at least two games. Registration Fridays: June 4, 11, 18, 25, and this spring. form is on the Recreation web- July 9 & 16 at the Pomfret Corn Hole Tournament at page: www.pomfretct.gov/rec- Rec. Park. The fee is $80 for the Rec. Park: May 29. Join reation the Class. You will pick which us for the inaugural Corn Lego Camp: July 12 – July 16. class you want to participate Hole Tournament at 12;00 on Pokeman Engineering for ages in. There will be two different Saturday, May 29th. Teams five to seven runs from 9 a.m. classes offered. The first one is consist of two people. $25 per – noon, and Pokeman Master Obedience Class from 5 -6 p.m. team to enter. Minimum of 12 Engineering for ages eight to 12 The second class is Active Dog teams needed to run the tour- runs from 1 – 4 p.m. at thePom- Class from 6 – 7 p.m. nament. Maximum is 28 teams. fret Senior Center. Register and Tree House Village Treasure 1st price: $125, second prize $100 pay before June 23, $150; regis- Hunt at the Park: More infor- and third prize $75. This is a tration & payment received on mation to come! or after June 23 will be Summer Movies at the park: $155. Dates to be determined. Summer Youth 21st Annual Fishing Derby: JEWELERS Basketball: Tuesday, Date to be determined. Fine Jewelry & Gifts Wednesday and Women’s Tennis Dates: to be Thursdays – outdoors at determined. The Jewelry store where you buy with confidence the Pomfret Rec. Park. We have two seats open on July 27, 28, & 29 and Aug. the Recreation Commission. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 Help the Commission bring WE BUY GOLD and 19. You will play in some more fun to Pomfret! the grade that you will You do not need to live in Specializing be entering in the Fall of Pomfret to participate in most 2021. Grades 3 & 4 play Town Rec. programs. in Custom Designs from 5:30 – 6 p.m., Grades Questions: 860-974-1423 5-9 play from 6 – 7 p.m., Flyers for these and more All types of Jewelry Repairs Grades 10-12 play from 7 – programs are available on the MASTER JEWELERS™ 8 p.m. Pomfret Residents Website: BRILLIANCE YOU DESERVE ® pay $30 if paid by July 1. www.pomfretct.gov/recre- $35 if received after July ation 409 Main St. Southbridge, MA 1. Out of town players Email: Barbara.gagnon@ morinjewelers.com • 508-764-7250 pay $35 if paid by July 1. pomfretct.gov Located at CVS Plaza $40 if received after July

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POMFRET — For Immediate more than $25,000 towards returns, ‘live,’ to one of our ists having been taking online opportunities to show your Release: The Northeast library programs and services favorite venues – The Vanilla courses during the shutdown, work in a variety of venues. Connecticut Art Guild will for all ages, including a variety Bean Café, a local destination improving their art skills and The Northeastern CT Art be presenting a member’s of art classes and exhibits. for great food, live entertain- involving themselves in studio Guild is a 501c3 nonprofit show from April 29 – May 30, “We believe that everyone ment and community art. This work, outdoor painting, and organization celebrating 36 at the Vanilla Bean Café, 450 is inherently creative and we May, come enjoy the Art Guild community murals. Members’ years promoting the Arts in Deerfield Rd., Pomfret. love to make creative tools and exhibit and support your local meetings have continued via the Northeast. Go to www.art- The Art Guild has partnered opportunities available to the artists while enjoying a deli- ZOOM, keeping us connected guildne.org to join and see what with the Friends of the Pomfret community though the pub- cious meal!” and encouraged! If you are an we have been up to! Contact Library and will be donating lic library! Thank you to The By purchasing a painting artist 18 years or older, the Elaine Turner, President at 20 percent of their sales to sup- Northeast Art Guild for your from these talented artists, Art Guild welcomes you to [email protected] for ques- port the Library’s programs. support!” Nelson adds. you are not only supporting join for a yearly membership tions or comments. Elaine Nelson, President of The Guild’s Vice President, the library, but you are also fee of $30. We offer a website Friends of Pomfret Library, Julie Caprera, is very enthusi- helping the area’s artists in gallery, lower cost workshops, says they were founded 11 astic about this annual show, what has been a difficult, pan- free demonstrations, commu- years ago and have donated commenting “The Art Guild demic year. Many of our art- nity installations, and frequent Local Eastern students present Putnam High at NCUR research conference School honor roll WILLIMANTIC — Seventeen ed in a range of formats - from despite its modest size. Eastern Connecticut State oral and poster presentations Students were able to attend PUTNAM — Putnam High Ariana Hernandez, Emre University students present- to artwork and performance. faculty presentations on topics School has released its honor Karadenez, Cody Keene, ed at the National Conference Majors represented by Eastern such as mental health, anti-rac- roll for the third quarter of the Nunzio Puzo, Amber Rape, on Undergraduate Research students included political sci- ism and more. The conference 2020-2021 school year. Michael Roach, Malik Roberts, (NCUR) from April 12-14. The ence, music, theatre, business also featured two graduate Ethan Rodriguez, Adam event, which is the largest administration, English, psy- fairs, where students could CLASS OF 2021 Tomkins, Nicholas Vagnini undergraduate research con- chology, new media studies, speak with representatives High Honors: Greyson ference in the country, was communication, health scienc- from New York University’s Anderson, Nathan Barylski, CLASS OF 2023 hosted virtually this year due es and history. Tandon School of Engineering, Johnathan Carita, Laylah High Honors: Grace Benoit, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eastern students presented Purdue University and Chavez, Harley Field, Emma Kaylee Goding, Cameron Among the presenters were: on such topics as the impact Princeton University. Fisk, Anna Ionkin, Catherine Lowell, Jacob Mailloux, Enrico Emma Kellermann of of partisanship on climate NCUR kicked off with a LaForest, Ethan Latendresse, Gabriel Ong, Angelina Porter, Eastford, a senior who majors change opinion; strategies to panel focused on the film Jordan Levesque, Ella Schoppe, Emily St. Martin, in New Media Studies. support play for preschoolers “Picture a Scientist,” which Brooke Peloquin, Mackenzie Alishia Thompson, Bailey Kellermann’s Poster presen- with sensory disabilities; emo- participants were encouraged Peloquin, Jamie Petre, Emma Touchette, tation is titled “Ambisonics tional intelligence and career to watch before the confer- Rudman, Michayla Rugh, Amy Vongvirath, Gabriel in Theater Sound Design: An interests for college students; ence. The documentary looks Abby St. Martin Weidele, Guinevere Weiker, Exploration in Spatializing the growing distrust in the at gender discrimination faced First Honors: Kalai Ayau, Brenden Womack Audio Through Ambisonics media among young people; by female scientists in fields Emma Braithwaite, Randy First Honors: Juana Ajqui Technology.” and more. such as biology, chemistry Johnson, Colby Livingston, Hernandez, Elysse Britt, Allen Horn of Pomfret “This is the largest under- and geology. Due to the virtual Haddijatou Mbye, Bethany Cooper Livingston Center, a senior who majors graduate conference and setting, speakers who would Smith, Oscar Steinbrick, Haley Recognition: Makani Ayau, in History. Horn’s oral pre- Eastern has a distinguished otherwise be unavailable were Syrjala Jacob Benzie, Shea Bernier, sentation is titled “Maggie’s record for sending many stu- able to attend the conference, Recognition: Abigail Jenny Boriboun, Allyson Story: Using Animal Narration dents to NCUR each year,” said including closing speaker Desrosiers, Chad Flick, DiNola, Effectively.” Psychology Professor Carlos Bertice Berry, a sociologist and Alex Hutchins, Jack Lomax, Michael Ellis, Jack Garcia, Research topics at NCUR Escoto. Eastern is routinely best-selling author. Adriana Maltias, Blake Hebert, Rylee Houle, spanned the arts, sciences and among the top schools nation- Timothy Maryanov, Sara Lackey, Emerald Perry, humanities and were present- wide in NCUR participation, Julie Morris, Mackenzie Daniel Pratt, DeAnn Pringle, Oleszewski, Abbigail Pelletier, MacKenzie Reidy, Nicholas Tyler Shippee, Maggie Renshaw, Osiris Salcedo, Wojciechowski Hailee Silveira, Shaina Sudol

Lions hosting head saving CLASS OF 2022 CLASS OF 2024 High Honors: Autumn High Honors: Melodie Allard, Makenna Barnett, Anderson, Lucian Canova, Reagan Boledovic, Amayah Grace Collins, CoraRose event for St. Baldrick’s Chavez, Tyler Fullerton, Olivia Desrosiers, Brady Devlin, Hassett-Mellen, Amelia Labbe- Robert Dion, Atiana Estes, REGION — Want a free head shave “for $50 to St. Baldricks by May 21 will receive a free Fahy, Olivia Labbe-Fahy, Lexie Travis Fredette, Lily Goyette, the kids?” The Lions of Eastern Connecticut St. Baldrick’s t-shirt the day of the Shave event. Latendresse, Grant Hart, Nathaniel Lazarou, (District 23C) are partnering with St. Baldrick’s Shavees will also receive free ice cream! Celenia Lopez, Avery Savannah Loiselle, Pedro Ortiz, volunteers and their Foundation to raise funds This is a perfect partnership— Helping to Pedersen, Halie Reidy, Jack Noah Rudman, Isabel Vergoni for pediatric cancer research. Haircutters are fight Pediatric Cancer is one of Lions Clubs Rindge, Ewa Sekula, Destiney First Honors: Draven volunteering to “Shave for the Kids” on Sunday, International’s signature cause areas. St. Simas, Levesque, Jonathan Racine, June 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Hebron Lions Baldrick’s Foundation is the largest private Hunter Vanasse, Connor Adam Sekula Fairgrounds, 347 Gilead St., Hebron. funder of childhood cancer research grants and Vassar Recognition: Brendin Brave shavees will be waiting in line and has funded over $300 million worldwide. Funds First Honors: Zachary Adams, Destiny Beaudoin, turning in their pledges at this seventh annual help raise crucial funds for research, boost Belleville, Johnathen Aysaiah Chavez, Christopher event. Last year’s event went virtual due to the awareness and provide hope to give kids’ a life- Brouillette, Samantha Eddy, Denham, Romeo Devil, pandemic but we still managed to raise $9,500! time. Every two minutes, a child is diagnosed Kandi Garcia-Morente, Avory Katelyn Fitzpatrick, Ashley In 2019, at our District Lions event with St. with cancer. In the United States, one in five will Kelly, Kayla Morrison, Iasmin Jordan, Elijah Kelly, Danielle Baldrick’s, we raised more than $26,600 for chil- not survive. Recently, with St. Baldrick’s help, Neves, Benjamin Northup, Levesque, Colin Martin, dren’s cancer research. the five-year survival rate has risen from 79 to Xander Ruggeri, Dominic Kayque Neves, Hunter The afternoon will include free entertainment almost 85 percent. Sheldon Salvas, Jack Seiffert, Deonte and special guest speakers who have been for- For more information about how to donate, Recognition: Karson Bates, Snow, Josephine Spalding, ever impacted by childhood cancer in their to collect pledges, or to be shaven, go to the David DePari, Ethan Gardner, Autumn Wisnieski lives. Food and beverages will be available for Web site at: www.stbaldricks.org/ dashboard/ purchase from the Hebron Lions, with proceeds event/11581/2021). You may also contact Laura going to St. Baldrick’s. Rowe (860) 235-2582 or e-mail her at lionlau- Registered shavees who turn in a minimum of [email protected]. Federated Church Eastern student presents at Phi hosting plant sale

Alpha Theta regional conference BROOKLYN — The Federated Church of Christ, located at the intersection of Routes 6 and 169 in Brooklyn, will host WILLIMANTIC — Eastern got to answer some interesting junior standing at Eastern. a Mother’s Day plant, bake and yard sale Saturday, May 8 Connecticut State University questions from the virtual audi- “I am very proud of both from 9 a.m. to noon. Among the items for sale will be Rada history students Claire ence,” Horn said. “Presenting student presenters at the con- knives, local maple syrup, and Finnish coffee bread. Lavarreda ‘21 and Allen Horn at undergraduate conferences ference,” Balcerski said. “The ‘21 presented their research at like Phi Alpha Theta is a great Phi Alpha Theta regional con- a virtual conference of the Phi way to develop public speaking ference has traditionally been Alpha Theta History Honors skills and get new perspectives an excellent Society on March 27. Hosted by on your research, and I hope to venue for Saint Anselm College, the New see more Eastern students at students to CARPENTRY SERVICES CT, LLC England regional conference future ones.” test out new included 25 student presenters To attend the conference, the ideas in front Remodeling grouped into 11 panels from 16 two Eastern students had to be of a friendly colleges across the Northeast. invited by the Phi Alpha Theta audience and Kitchens, Baths Horn is a senior History Honors Society. Professor obtain valu- major from Pomfret Center. Thomas Balcerski, co-adviser able feedback and More! Horn presented his paper “’I do to Phi Alpha Theta, said to be in the process. CALL Gene Pepper at 860-230-6105 my best for my horses and am inducted into the honor soci- This year’s sorry for them’: Massachusetts ety students need an overall meeting was carpentryservicesct.com Cavalrymen’s Attachments to GPA of at least 3.0, with at no exception.” CT #0606460 • #MA-HIC#196807 • RI #763 their Horses,” which is part of least a 3.1 in the history major. Veteran owned and operated since ‘89 his honors research conduct- Students must also achieve ed under History Professor Thomas Balcerski. His paper HE AW FFICE OF examined how Civil War caval- T L O ry soldiers viewed their steeds, ABRIELLE ABONTE through the papers of two G L Massachusetts cavalrymen. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW “I had a wonderful time and WILLS AND TRUSTS MEDICAID PLANNING PROBATE

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TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 QVCC FAX: (860) 928-5946 WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner Every time I attend an event, real or virtu- FRANK G. CHILINSKI al, at Quinebaug Valley PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Community College in Danielson, I come away BRENDAN BERUBE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR impressed. I was a fan of EDITOR the first president, the late Robert Miller, who defined a path for the college, “They are evil!” which continues. Director of Development Monique To the Editor: and is doing good for the community in ways Wolanin ramped up the When you read these letters to the editor, you might not even realize. Please remember, Foundation with an impres- A change you probably think that there are only the we’re all human and all care in our own ways. sive board that raises funds good guys (“who agree with me”) and the for the QVCC Foundation. evil ones (“Them!”). But if you really knew JOCK MCCLELLAN The Foundation gives out all the authors, you would realize that each WOODSTOCK several awards for poetry. must come cares for their community and their world, This year, a virtual cer- emony will celebrate the “Everyone thinks of changing the 14th Annual Julius Sokenu world, but no one thinks of changing Poetry Awards. At the end of himself,” Russian author Leo Tolstoy Where was the outcry when Trump was called names? the column, I’ll tell you how wrote in the late 19th century. to participate. Racism continues to rear its ugly head. As part of the continu- To the Editor: that you (Blitzer) don’t know what you’re A black man was recently harassed ing celebra- I’d like to ask why Mr. Taylor (or anybody talking about and that the President is unim- for walking in the ‘wrong’ neighbor- tion of April else, for that matter) seems offended by my portant. (Really, and I wonder how she feels hood. A neighborhood in which he lives. as poetry name calling, when the same was constantly about that now?) Pelosi was also asked why Wouldn’t it have been just as easy for month, I am being directed at President Trump? I have no she wasn’t willing to compromise, and she the individual who questioned his pres- sharing the problem admitting that I’m guilty of it, but I replied: “Why won’t they compromise with ence there to simply smile, wave, and work of two feel that our politicians more than deserve it. us?” I’m willing to concede and say that go about tending to their own business? award win- Anyhow, in the now (mostly) absence of Pelosi wasn’t totally responsible for holding We recently listened to old radio ning poets the anti-Trump rhetoric, or of any real praise up the stimulus bill, but she sure played a interviews from the 1930’s and the 1940’s from the 2020 for President Biden, I›ll say that my worthy part in doing it. in which former slaves were discussing event. I’ve sparring partner and myself are at least keep- I›ll give Mr. Taylor that McConnell was their lives. One man was talking about been com- ing the opinion page interesting. I will, how- an obstructionist as well and shame on NANCY WEISS needing a pass to leave the property, municating ever, give credit to President Biden because him. Turn-coat Mitch flip-flops more than and needing another pass when he left with Jon he’s now admitted that there is an actual Dr. Fauchi ever did, and he is yet anoth- the store he was sent to in order to walk Andersen, crisis at our border. er self-serving, poster child for term limits. back home. One woman mentioned Professor of English and a My source about Pelosi saying “Why do Pelosi held it up, McConnell held it up, what watching a female friend be whipped poet, who is devoted to pro- you want to put a check next to Trump’s difference does it now make? The bottom for a trivial ‘infraction,’ and recalled moting students and their name?” was a CNN interview that she had line was that the people who actually needed how she screamed. Another man talked work. Andersen, Professor with Wolf Blitzer. (Fake news and lies?) the money were left to suffer and wait, and about the day he found out he was free. of Spanish Elkin Espitia Blitzer asked her straight out: “Why don’t maybe we can just agree on that? His family was given one last meal, then Loaiza and Library Associate you accept Trump’s generous offer?” But In closing, I’m going to say that we can sent out on their own. He noted that Deneuve Hernandez are instead of actually answering the question blame ourselves for the continued national the family had nowhere to go, did not the organizing committee (or any of his others), madam obstructionist divide, but we also have to blame our mem- know how to read or write because they for the Sokenu event. The continually went off on evasive rants blam- bers of Congress, and I’ll bet that Todd Patrie were not allowed to go to school, had QVCC Cultural Committee ing the republicans and (also) said: “Why (and possibly, Mr. Taylor?) will agree with no money, and job prospects were nil is the primary committee are you defending him?” (Trump). When me on that. to zero given their skin color. To have and the sponsor. Blitzer told her that nobody is going to get actual audio of those enslaved is a stark Now on to the poetry! everything they want (from the bill), and that realization that this didn’t happen all ED DELUCA Let’s start with the first even some Democrats were willing to accept that long ago. NORTH GROSVENORDALE place winner in the QVCC Trump’s offer, her ignorant response was These are not enjoyable topics to English Category for 2020. bring up, but as we were taught in I’ve changed the format school, this is our history. It happened. somewhat due to space. We cannot be afraid to not discuss the truth about the society in which we Whitewashing history We Are Not So Different came from for fear it might offend some- from a Goose By Taylor Lynn Copeland one. The fact is, racism should make To the Editor: “all lives matter”. We are told that by expos- for Arnée any reasonable thinking person upset. Recently, I visited a cellar in an old colonial ing the truth –we are dividing the country as Knowledge is power, and the more you house which must have been used for a home if throwing a coat of paint on or ignoring the Last night I heard the geese know, the more you understand, the industry or craft in the 18th or 19th centuries. facts will make them go away. pass over, hearlding more you understand, the more you can The stone walls had been meticulously white- Another example of fragile white reactive- autumn’s approach. Can change the world around you, even if washed to reflect limited candle or lamp ness can be seen in the conservative zeitgeist you feel how she reaches that orbit includes your own personal light, but over the past two-hundred and fifty around cancel culture. Unfortunately, cancel out with cool, quiet fingers, circle of friends and family. years the flaws were oozing to the surface. culture has become the battle cry of the cul- preparing to draw the One of those who quietly but effec- Water stains and the darker minerals in the ture wars and mutated into an attack on how curtains tively challenged America’s preju- local granite gneiss were beginning to poke American History is taught and whose story and usher us once more to diced attitudes was Jackie Robinson, through and show their true colors. An earli- is told. Distortion and disinformation have a the hearthside ? Summer still and indeed, Jackie Robinson Day just er inhabitant tried to cover up the flaws, but way of dismantling democracy in a society lingers in the sun-soaked passed on April 15. This is a day that truth has a way of bubbling to the surface. that has lost respect for science and facts. The fields and dynamique skies, has been commemorated since 2004. Like that beautiful colonial foundation, fact is, the teaching of history has been high- in the At Ebbets Field, on Opening Day in our country has come to a place of reckon- ly manipulated through the interpretation of garden 1947, Robinson, donning the number 42, ing with its past and the whitewashing of a white, and sometimes white supremacist, that even now offers its life made his Major League debut, suiting history. We can no longer hide the truth lens. We need to strengthen the lens so that work for the up for the Brooklyn Dodgers, playing because it has been steadily eating away at we can see all the multifaceted details that harvesting; autumn is com- first base. He was the first black base- our flesh and bone. We have been exposed brought us to this time and place. ing, but she has not ball player to play in the league, but not by the historic and present rhetoric of white And what is this time and place? In the yet arrived. without much peril, including death supremacists and the pustule of uber right words of George Santayana, “Those who do Even so, overhead—the threats. Robinson was harassed by fans extremism that oozed to the surface in 2016. not remember the past are condemned to geese ! and players on opposing teams as well White liberals seemed ever-so shocked by the repeat it.” The last four years of the Trump as his own, in the middle of games and blatant hate speech spewing from the cracks regime and the decades leading up to this Call it melancholy, but at his own home. His perseverance was of social media onto the streets, and yes, the era of American history are in fact our con- only because the cries astonishing. White House. “This is not America! This is demnation. The rise of hate groups and white echo like change, and leav- On this day every year, umpires, not who we are!” we cried. But, in fact, it is supremacy, the blatant racism and resistance ing, and dark coaches, managers and players for both exactly who we are and have been through- to justice and equity may not have emerged months coming. teams wear the number 42. This day has out history. Our black, brown and immigrant had we been vigilant about teaching a com- Call it aching, but only been described as not only a significant communities have known it all too well and plete American History. While public schools because the chorus day for baseball, but for the country. continue to suffer the consequences. were distracted by high stakes testing and makes us long to take to the In 1963, Robinson was inducted into We Americans like to think of ourselves as collecting data, many dropped history from sky ourselves. the Baseball Hall of Fame. In 1997, the resilient and optimistic. We want to believe the K – 6 curricula, leaving it to the discretion Call it bittersweet, but only number ‘42’ was retired across all major that we truly are the ideal tenets set forth by of teachers and their pet pilgrim projects. because the league teams. the Constitution; the land of opportunity and Thus, we have generations of Americans refrain has been poorly As Albert Einstein once wrote, “The dreams; the “give me your tired and poor.” who are divested from their history, and care translated to mean “good- world as we have created it is a process Yet our darker angels, continue to boil to little for discourse or justice. bye.” (After all, what do we of our thinking. It cannot be changed the surface demanding our attention. It’s The result of such neglect rendered us truly know of goose song?) without changing our thinking.” about time that we unite as a country and incapable of recognizing the dog whistles of face down the ugly beast which has driven nativism, and racism, in the rhetoric of the The geese pay no mind to the cogs in our wheelhouse since the first former occupant of the Whitehouse. It has such sentimentality. enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. We cannot also helped to cultivate the recent antics What care have they for the solve the problem of systemic racism unless of Margaret Taylor Green in her America metaphor we make of we acknowledge that it exists, and the first First Caucus which proposed that we return them? They leave because it LETTERS step is to break through that whitewashed to teaching the white, Anglo Saxon version is their lot to move with wall of denial that keeps it in place. Racism of history which “made America great.” In the turn of the seasons, to is not a Southern problem. Racism is not other words, a government by the white peo- seek warmer places to rest POLICY limited to the KKK, nor is it the banner flag ple for the white people only. their wings. of the rural poor or a badge of ignorance. Unfortunately, it is the whitewashed ver- Letters to the editor may be e-mailed It is not someone else’s character flaw. It is sion of history which has undone the true Departures aren’t sad; not to [email protected] US. Even the white, highly educated middle story of America, so rich in diversity. It has for them. And they go, they and owning class of New England cannot left out the understory of Native peoples, call: escape it because we have always been com- enslaved Africans, and immigrants. It has Please include your place of residence Are we all here? Is everyone plicit in holding structural racism in place. skimmed over the mistakes and flawed poli- and phone number for verification, accounted for? Such love rests From the beginning of the slave trade where cies and ignored the resistance and resilience not publication. Letters must be in the way they make cer- New England wealth was built, to the pres- of the American People who have carried the received by noon on Tuesdays. tain none are left behind, ent-day institutions of finance and educa- destiny of this nation on their backs. The while below them, autumn tion, Northern complicity and denial have consequence of whitewashing history is the readies the world for its helped to perpetuate an apartheid society. erosion of trust and a deeply furrowed divide. brumal rest. Real estate redlining, inaccessible mortgages The likes of the Heritage Foundation and the and loans, substandard housing, underfund- uber right would have us believe that telling Maybe our melancholy ed schools (the pipeline to prison in a cracked the truth, facing our demons, and embracing doesn’t’ come from the leav- justice system) and a failing health system our flaws is anti-American. But what could ing. have contributed to the widening race and be more patriotic than to know our past, the Do we ache for our lack of wealth gap. But the buck doesn’t stop there. good, the bad, and the ugly? If we truly love wings alone? Or because Much of white America turned a blind our country and our heritage, then we will we have known, too well, eye to the racist and nativist agenda in the show the world that we are willing to embrace the bitter absence of belong- campaign of 2016, but feigned shock when the the full story of American history and engage ing? white nationalist base of the republican party in a discourse that will solve problems in the Standing below, gazing up pledged their loyalty to Donald Trump and future. Hiding the truth of our past prevents at the feathered underbel- stormed the Whitehouse in an act of sedition. us from living up to our ideals. After all, if lies, we Yet while many of us rallied around Black you don’t expose the cracks in that wall, the recall Lives Matter after the shooting of George foundation will crumble. Floyd tipped the scales of “wokeness”, some what it is to be outside continue to behave like fragile children with DONNA DUFRESNE Turn To WEISS page A8 www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com their retaliatory taunts “blue lives matter” or POMFRET V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, April 23, 2021 • A7 Learn these three basics of investing to get started on building wealth

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He is a vegan of at www.garywmoore.com. and plan our evening meal. of what I cook, and that’s okay. get when you’re grilling a steak course and I respect his choice. Our wives will join us around Through it all, I realize it’s the on the BBQ? I wonder ... do I love animals and am very A8 • Friday, April 23, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS OBITUARIES Professor Roger E. Kasperson, 84 Beatrice O. Baron, 97 Washington, D.C.: Professor Roger a specialized research library focused PUTNAM – Beatrice (Bruneau) Ron W. Baron and his wife Sharon E. Kasperson, 83, passed away peace- on risk analysis and together they Baron, 97, of Ballou St, passed away of N. Grosvenordale, and Edward fully at home in Washington, DC on co-authored many publications. She on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at her home Baron and his wife Victoria of Port Saturday, April 10th, after an illness. passed way in Sweden in 2002. surrounded by her family. She was Aransas, TX; her daughter, Darlene He leaves his beloved At Clark, Roger co-founded the beloved wife of the late Edward Jeacopello and her husband John of wife of 15 years, CENTED, the Center for Technology, T. Baron. Born in Somersworth, N.H.; ten grandchildren; Bonnie Ram; his son, Environment, and Development, serv- Webster, MA, she was eleven great-grandchildren; and one Demetri Kasperson ing as Director from 1978-81. The group the daughter of the great-great grandchild. She was pre- of Southbridge; consisted of experts ranging from phys- late Maurice and Ida deceased by her son, the late Theodore a daughter, Kyra ics, geography, philosophy and psy- (Beaudon) Bruneau. Baron. Litschauer and her chology. Upon his retirement, Roger Beatrice worked as A Mass of Christian Burial for husband Crocker of was appointed as Research Professor a self-employed hair- Beatrice took place on Tuesday, April Woodstock, CT and a and Distinguished Scientist. Roger was dresser. She was a 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary Church grandson, Cameron a giant in the fields of risk analysis and communicant of St. of the Visitation Church, 218 Providence Litschauer; a sister, Alice Blackwood communication, global environmental Mary Church of the St., Putnam, CT. Burial followed in and her husband Budd of Uxbridge. change, vulnerability, sustainabili- Visitation. She enjoyed playing BINGO Sacred Heart Cemetery, 18 E. Main St, Roger was born in Worcester the ty, and resilience. He was an elected and loved to exercise. Webster, MA. For memorial guestbook son of Carl Gustav and Ethel Mildred member of the National Academy of Beatrice is survived by her sons, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. (Anderson) Kasperson. His child- Sciences, the American Academy of hood memories on a small farm in Arts and Sciences, and the American Northborough, Massachusetts in the Association for the Advancement Ronald F. Kosiba, 81 1940’s and 50’s revolved around tending of Sciences. From 1999-2004, Roger NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT – Insurance for two decades before retir- to farm animals and working in gar- was the Director of the Stockholm Ronald F. Kosiba, affectionately known ing. dens. From these humble beginnings, Environment Institute. as Baldy, 81, of North Grosvenordale, Ron was a true fighter who always he received a sports scholarship from According to Nick Pidgeon of Cardiff CT and formerly of Auburn, MA, passed persevered and found humor in every- nearby Clark University in Worcester University (UK), “Roger Kasperson has away peacefully on Friday, April 16, thing. In his free time, he enjoyed in 1955; he was the first in his family been the leading light in our field of 2021 surrounded by family. hunting, fishing, camping, travelling, to attend college. He chose geography risk communication for over 30 years He leaves his lov- fireworks, 4th of July, as his major, but with broad interests, - now. He was one of the first geogra ing wife of 58 years, and spending as much Roger took courses in philosophy, lit- phers to be elected as a Fellow of the Judith (Berggren) time as possible in the erature and sciences. After graduating U.S. National Academy of Sciences.” Kosiba; his daugh- great outdoors. Most from Clark, Roger completed Master’s Ortwin Renn (of the International ters, Karen A. of all, he cherished the and Doctoral degrees in geography at Institute for Advanced Sustainability Kosiba, of Natick, and moments spent with University of Chicago. Arguably, at Studies in Germany) describes Dr. Kristine K. Moran his grandsons, family that time, the University of Chicago’s Kasperson over the many decades as and her husband and friends. geography department was one of the a “role model for a dedicated, sincere Tim, of Douglas; two In lieu of flowers, most respected in the world. and value-based scholar in the risk grandsons, Rourke memorial donations Dr. Kasperson returned to Clark field.” and Reilly Moran, both of Douglas; his may be made to Wounded Warrior University as a professor in 1969. He Gifts can be made in Dr. Kasperson’s siblings, Richard Kosiba, of Upton, and Project. has authored or co-edited 24 books and name at this special memorial web- Mary Army, of Uxbridge; along with Relatives and friends are invited to monographs and 150 peer reviewed site https://alumni.clarku.edu/ many nieces and nephews. He was pre- visit with the Kosiba family between 11 articles. From 1993-1998, he served as RogerKaspersonMemorialGifts. deceased by his parents, Joseph and AM and 12 PM on Friday, April 23, 2021 both Provost and Vice President for Donations will be directed to the Mary (Chase) Kosiba, and his brother, at the BRITTON-WALLACE FUNERAL Academic Affairs at Clark University. Jeanne X. Kasperson Research Joseph Kosiba. HOME, 91 Central Street, Auburn, MA. During Roger’s long association with Library Endowed Fund at Clark Born in Whitinsville and raised Burial, with military honors, will fol- Clark, it became one of the top ‘green’ University. in Grafton, Ron enlisted in the U.S. low at Hillside Cemetery, Auburn. To universities, universities that impact Funeral services and burial for Dr. Army where he drove tanks during the leave a note of condolence, or to share society, especially for social and envi- Kasperson will be private. There are no Vietnam War – he was honorably dis- a fond memory with Ronald’s family, ronmental issues, and it is among the calling hours. charged in 1963 and transferred to the please visit www.brittonfuneralhomes. most innovative, according to Michael The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, Reserves. He worked for the Auburn com Greenberg, Distinguished Professor at - 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is direct Water Department, then Commerce Rutgers University. At Clark, Roger ing the arrangements. met his first wife Jeanne, who founded www.morrillfuneralhome.com Richard “Seamist” G. Beausoleil, 85 Carol Sanger DANIELSON – Richard G Beausoleil, Beausoleil of Putnam, Leo Beausoleil fondly known by his friends as of Danielson, and Lucille Nelson of Carol Sanger of Danielson, CT passed Gunther and husband Casey Gunther, “Seamist”, 85, of Reynolds St., former- Putnam; four grandchildren, Ethan, away on April 13, 2021 with her hus- and three grandchildren. A son Brian ly of Putnam, died Tuesday April 7, Evan, Megan, and Kyle Nicol all of band of 55 years, and children by her Sanger of West Haven. A sister Jackie 2020. Born in Putnam, Putnam, and several nieces and neph- side. Carol was born of El Paso, Texas as well as three he was the son of ews. He was predeceased by two broth- in Bridgeport on cousins, five nephews, and two niec- the late Euclide and ers, Robert and Ronald Beausoleil. November 8, 1942 es. Carol was predeceased by her son Marie Ange (Petrin) Relatives and friends are respectfully daughter of the Robert Sanger and his wife Rhonda Beausoleil. invited to attend a Mass of Christian late Nick and Erna Sanger and a sister Patricia Stosak. Mr. Beausoleil Burial on Saturday May, 1, 2021, at (Jensen) Stosak. Due to Covid 19 restrictions a memo- worked as a machine 10:00a.m. in St. Mary Church of the She was a graduate rial service to honor Carol’s life will operator at Cranston Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, of Warren Harding take place at a later date. Memorial Print until his retire- CT 06260. Burial to follow in St. Mary High School. She donations in Carol’s memory may be ment in 1999. He Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have worked for the New made to the Connecticut Chapter of the enjoyed playing pitch and making his been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral York Stock Exchange for many years Alzheimer’s Association at www.Alz. delicious pork pies for his friends and Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., in Downtown Bridgeport. Carol leaves org/ct. tillinghastfh.com family. Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guest- her husband Bob, her daughter Kristen Richard is survived by a daugh- book visit www.GilmanAndValade. ter, Michelle Nicol and her husband com. Kevin of Putnam; his siblings, David Tips for planting blueberries

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WEISS Student Poetry Circuit in 2019. The fixed iron tongues against you. to wake you up and take you home. continued from page A6 poem, which follows won first place in the QVCC English category in 2019. It’s why you turned to vodka, isn’t it? I want to share more poems, includ- looking in. After all, we are not so To hush your beating heart; ing one written in Spanish and English different from a goose; as we journey They Said there was never any chance for you to by Joaris Santiago Cancel, a Quinebaug through life, don’t we rise. Middle College student. I’ll do that soon. cry out, reaching for others: Are you We heard about it on the morning Not only was there no smoke alarm— It is terrific. there? Are you with news you were passed out drunk, they said. On April 29 at 6:30 p.m., livestream on me? as if you were a common stranger the You Tube channel to see the awards This, then, is my prayer for you: That There was no carefully worded phone Kim: I want to wrap my arms around program : https://qvcc.edu/14th-annui- there will always be someone who call, your swollen body, al-julius-sokenu-poetry-awards-night- answers your call. no buffer from your name’s confirma- put my mouth on your lips and breathe features-student-poets-and-the-corne- tion. for you. lius-eady-trio/ Genie Johnson lives in Woodstock. to persuade us all to listen, but with But it’s too late to coax life into you, I plan to watch! She was selected for the Connecticut calloused ears your friends and family too late

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REGION — Welcome Back! social distancing. Client-choice Thursday of each month from POMFRET/PLAINFIELD Thursday, May 6 is Older TEEG will begin in-person pan- pre-made boxes will still be an 1 until 3 p.m. by appointment — Older Adults Mental Health Adults Mental Health try appointments beginning in option available to individuals only. TEEG will also be continu- Awareness Day is held each Awareness Day! Join De Asis May with a redesigned com- and families who utilize our pan- ing its mobile food pantry on May. Join United Services, and Demma, at Plainfield munity market that focuses on try, as will deliveries for our the first Tuesday of every month Inc. Medical Director. Dr. Senior Center for a conversa- nutrition and access to healthy senior clients. from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m., and Sarah De Asis, and Director tion on Mental Health in Older food options including more TEEG will also be expanding the third Thursday of each of Clinical Services Melissa Adults at noon Thursday, fresh and frozen produce, dairy its food services programs with month from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. Demma, LCSW, at Pomfret May 6. Light refreshments products, and heart friendly a new satellite pantry in Pomfret at the Woodstock Town Hall, no Senior Center for a conversa- and informational handouts choices. within the Pomfret Senior Center appointment necessary. tion on Mental Health in Older will be provided. Since the start of COVID, located at 207 Mashamoquet Rd. Clients are encouraged to Adults at noon Tuesday, May For more information TEEG’s Community Market Opening in May, this new pantry contact TEEG at 860-923-3458 to 4 outside. Light refreshments about these events, call Emily has worked to serve clients will initially operate on the first schedule appointments for food and informational handouts Morrison at 860-774-2020. through pre-made, personalized Tuesday of each month from 10 services. will be provided. food boxes to help maintain a.m. until noon and the third

SPORTS continued from page A1 out one of every baseball player’s child- hood fantasies, ripping a bases-loaded RBI single to left field in the bottom of the seventh-inning to lead the 1-1 Centaurs to a 3-2, come-from-behind win over Tourtellotte on Tuesday, April 13. With three outs remaining WA trailed, 2-1. The Centaurs’ game-win- ning rally began when freshman Keon Lamarche and senior Trey Ayotte both walked and senior Max Racicot singled to load the bases. With one out senior Jacob Hernandez tied the game with a sacrifice fly to center, setting the stage for Roethlein’s game-ending heroics. Sophomore Kaden Murphy picked up a complete-game win on the mound for WA, striking out seven. For the Tigers (0-2), Mason Barber pitched well, allow- ing just four hits in six innings of work, while finishing with six strikeouts. Woodstock Academy opened the sea- son with a 12-2 road loss to Norwich Free Academy on Saturday, April 10. Juniors Brendan Hill (an RBI double) and Norm Warcholik (single) had the Centaurs’ only two hits in the game. In Woodstock Academy’s come-from-behind win over Tourtellotte on Tuesday, April 13, senior Jacob Hernandez tied the game with a sev- Putnam senior Colby Livingston enth-inning sacrifice fly to center. allowed no earned runs in five innings of work to lead the Clippers past Wheeler, 15-3, in Putnam’s season-opening win omore Jacob Jurnovoy scored twice Clippers, in the 100 (14.9 seconds) the son-opening win over Plainfield at the on Wednesday, April 14. Offensively the and Favreau had a goal and an assist, 200 (32.0 seconds) and the 400 (75.5 sec- Foster (R.I.) Country Club on Tuesday, Clippers (1-0) were led by Livingston Woodstock Academy climbed back onds). April 13. Junior Chris Thibault and who was 3-for-3 with two walks and an into the win column with its win over sophomore Davis Simpson made their RBI double. 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Emma Rudman Tuesday, April 13 — during which soph- scored three top-three finishes for the A10 • Friday, April 23, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS LEGALS TOWN OF KILLINGLY and Watercourses Commission held (6) Council Members, Clerk and Desist Order issued on March 31, 2021 TAX COLLECTORS hearing to provide Terrance Veazie of Treasurer. to Paul Lehto for violations of the con- LEGAL NOTICE 117 Tatnic Road Drive, Brooklyn, CT, Notice is hereby given that the location ditions of SPG 20-001 Gravel Special Payments will be received in the Reve- an opportunity to be heard and show of the polling place is as follows: Permit at his property at the eastern nue Office, 172 Main Street Killingly CT cause why the Order to Remediate District #1- Killingly Public Library, 25 end of River Walk Drive (71 acres, As- 06239, as follows: Monday, Wednes- for Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Westcott Road, Danielson, CT 06239 sessor’s Map 32, Lot 148). day, Thursday 9-4PM Tuesday 9-5PM Violations issued on 4/5/2021 should The polls will be open from 6:00 am A copy of the order is available on the Friday 9-11AM. not remain in effect. The Order to to 8:00 pm. Absentee ballots can be Town of Brooklyn website (www.brook- The fourth quarter installment of tax- Remediate was issued due to vio- obtained by calling 860-428-0442. lynct.org). Webex meeting information es becomes due on April 1, 2021, and lations of IWWC permit #21107A, Dated at Killingly, Connecticut this will be included on the May 5, 2021 becomes delinquent on May 4, 2021 issued on 1/8/2008, extended by the 15th day of April, 2021. Planning and Zoning Commission and subject to interest at the rate of Commission on 1/10/2012, extend- April 23, 2021 agenda. 18% per annum, 1 ½% per month or ed by the Commission to January All interested parties may attend the any fraction of a month, from the due 2022, and transferred from George Notice of Decision meeting, be heard and written corre- date. A minimum of $2.00 interest will R. Forson and Joanne K. Forson At its 4/13/2021 regularly scheduled spondence received. be charged for each delinquent tax bill to Terrance M. Veazie and Lisa D. meeting, the Brooklyn Inland Wetlands Dated this 13th day of April. and installment. Veazie on 11/21/2017. Bruce Woodis and Watercourses Commission held Michelle Sigfridson Please visit our website for full details of KWP represented Terrance a properly-noticed hearing to provide Chairman and online payments www.killingly.org Veazie at the hearing. The Order to Paul Lehto an opportunity to be heard April 23, 2021 Dated at Killingly this 26TH day of Remediate remains in effect, at a and show cause why the Order to April 30, 2021 March , 2021 minimum, until the 5/11/2021 regularly Remediate for Inland Wetlands and Patricia Monahan CCMC scheduled meeting of the Brooklyn Watercourses Violations issued on NOTICE TO CREDITORS Revenue Collector for the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses 4/5/2021 for a sand and gravel remov- ESTATE OF Judith A Baer (21-00093) Town of Killingly Commission. Representatives of KWP al project at the end of River Walk The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the March 26, 2021 shall conduct an inspection after the Drive (Assessor’s Map 32, Lot 148) Court of Probate, District of Northeast April 9, 2021 next substantial rainfall and submit a should not remain in effect. The Order Probate Court, by decree dated March April 23, 2021 memo to the Brooklyn Inland Wetlands to Remediate was issued due to vio- 17, 2021, ordered that all claims must and Watercourses Agent regarding the lations of IWWC permit # 060920A, be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- Notice of Decision effectiveness of the recently installed issued on 7/28/2020. Mr. Lehto failed dress below. Failure to promptly pres- At its 4/13/2021 regularly scheduled erosion and sediment control mea- to attend the hearing and failed to offer ent any such claim may result in the meeting, the Brooklyn Inland Wetlands sures.provisions. any evidence or information to the loss of rights to recover on such claim. and Watercourses Commission held April 23, 2021 Commission. The Order to Remediate a properly-noticed hearing to provide remains in effect. The Commission Brenda Duquette, Clerk Edward Branciforte of 36 Paradise TOWN OF WOODSTOCK scheduled a site walk for 5:30 p.m. on The fiduciary is: Drive, Brooklyn, CT, an opportunity to On April 12, 2021, Woodstock Inland Monday, 4/19/21 in accordance with Edward E Hemphill, 1540 Rte, 197, be heard and show cause why the Or- Wetlands Agent granted wetlands ap- its regulations. If the owner interferes Woodstock, CT 06281 der to Remediate for Inland Wetlands proval for 04-21-02 – 63 Crooked Trail with the site visit, the wetlands agent April 23, 2021 and Watercourses Violations issued – Daniel Durand – 10x20 deck, and the is authorized to seek an administrative on 4/5/2021 should not remain in ef- Woodstock Inland Wetlands Agency search warrant in accordance with NOTICE TO CREDITORS fect. Mr. Branciforte failed to attend the granted wetlands approval for 01-21- applicable statutory provisions. ESTATE Barbara Champoux (21- hearing and failed to offer any evidence 02 – Maria Bushey – Laurel Hill Drive April 23, 2021 00081) or information to the Commission. The – Map 7272, Block B35, Lot 34 – con- The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Order to Remediate remains in effect. struction of new home, septic, well, and TOWN OF BROOKLYN Court of Probate, District of Northeast The Commission referred the matter to driveway. PLANNING AND ZONING Probate Court, by decree dated April Town Counsel for further proceedings April 23, 2021 COMMISSION 5, 2021, ordered that all claims must including, but not limited to, taking the PUBLIC HEARING be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- issue of the violation to State of Con- BOROUGH OF DANIELSON LEGAL NOTICE dress below. Failure to promptly pres- necticut, Superior Court in accordance Warning of Election The Planning and Zoning Commission ent any such claim may result in the with statutory and regulation provi- May 3, 2021 will hold a public hearing on Wednes- loss of rights to recover on such claim. sions. The Electors of the Borough of day, May 5, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. via We- April 23, 2021 Danielson are hereby warned to meet bex meeting on the following: Brenda Duquette, Clerk at their respective polling place in said Enforcement SPG 20-001: To review The fiduciary is: Notice of Decision Borough on Monday May 3, 2021 for the status of compliance, as outlined Nancy Brosky 183 C Stone Bridge At their 4/13/2021 regularly scheduled the following purposes: in Sec. 9.D.8.5 of the Brooklyn Zoning Rd., Woodstock, CT 06281. meeting, the Brooklyn Inland Wetlands 1. 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Brenda Duquette, Clerk PUT YOUR TRUST IN US The fiduciary is: TEAMWORK AND EXPERIENCE Jennifer J John, 1674 Route 171, Jo-Ann Szymczak 774-230-5044 Woodstock Valley, CT 06282 Diane Luong 774-239-2937 Attorney, MARY C. OBERG, DIANA, CONTI & TUNILA, LLP Maria Reed 508-873-9254 1091 MAIN STREET, MANCHESTER, ReMax Advantage 1 CT 06040, (860)643-2181 25 Union St., Worcester MA 01604 April 23, 2021 CALL FOR A MARKET ANALYSIS Licensed in MA & CT NOTICE TO CREDITORS HOLLAND ESTATE OF Marilyn J. Perry (19- NEW TO THE MARKET 00484) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Air conditioning (mini-splits), 2.5 baths, Northeast Probate Court, by decree 3 bedrooms, Finished lower level includes dated January 9, 2020, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fidu- family room, dining room, full bath and ciary at the address below. Failure to laundry, Updates include; kitchen cabintes, promptly present any such claim may granite counters. Water access – deeded result in the loss of rights to recover on beach rights such claim. Alysia Casiano, Clerk 23 Bernie Rd, ~ $329,900 The fiduciary is: Deborah L. Wright, 362 Pinch Street, Hampton, CT 06247 For a listing or April 23, 2021 HOLDEN showing appointment. Replacement windows Call Maria, Diane BLUEBERRIES 2 bedroom each unit continued from page A8 2 car garage or Jo-Ann “Experience O -street parking well-drained soil. The roots of blueberry 44 Highland St ~ $479,900 Matters” plants should remain moist through- out the growing season, so choose an area where the soil drains well. If that’s hard to find, consider planting in raised Whitcraft beds or patio containers. In addition, the University of Minnesota Extension Eastford is Building & Developing notes that blueberries require full sun, so plant in a spot where the blueberries will not be denied daily sunlight. a Great Team! • Prepare the soil. 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