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Mailed free to requesting homes in Brooklyn, the borough of Danielson, Killingly & its villages Vol. II, No.47 Complimentary home delivery ‘The right of voting for representatives is the primary right by which other rights are protected.’ (860) 928-1818/email:[email protected] Friday, October 31, 2008 Brooklyn THE POWER OF PINK Towns, voters gear up Wal-Mart for presidential election BY CHENOA PIERCE ELECTION DAY POLLS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Brooklyn Nov. 4, 2008, is going to be the Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. proposed Election Day that will change the Brooklyn Middle School, 119 nation’s history and the race for Gorman Road the presidency is heating up in the Killingly BY MATT SANDERSON final days leading to Tuesday. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Presidential candidates Sen. District 1 — Killingly Public Library, BROOKLYN — A Wal-Mart John McCain (R-Arizona) and Sen. 25 Westcott Road, Supercenter is being planned for Barack Obama (D-Illinois) have Danielson Brooklyn, according to a Tuesday, been working overtime in order to District 2 — Killingly Intermediate Oct. 21, press release from the corpo- prepare for the big day. School, 1599 Upper Maple St., ration’s public affairs and govern- The economy, war in Iraq and Dayville ment relations office out of health care are a few of the top District 3 — South Killingly Fire Plymouth, Mass. issues on each candidate’s list and Station According to Chris Buchanan, each has been outspoken in all District 4 — Northeast Connecticut senior manager of Wal-Mart public three topics. The “Think Pink” crew braves the cold last Friday night, Oct. 24, at the Killingly Council of Governments, 125 affairs, the project site is near Hank’s Putnam Pike Restaurant on Route 6 (Providence High School vs. Ellis Tech Tourtellotte football game for the breast cancer research fund-raising event. See story and more photos, page A6. District 5 — Community Center, 185 Road), to the east of Collins Ford Turn To ELECTION, page A14 Broad St. Mercury and St. John’s Lutheran Church across the street to the west. The proposed Supercenter is approximately 158,000 square feet and will include general merchandise as well as a full-service grocery store. Alberts, Vogt vie 44th District candidates want Boasting one-stop shopping, the Supercenter’s grocery store will have a delicatessen, a bakery, a dry and frozen goods section, a meat and dairy for 50th District to continue Caron's work department, and a fresh produce department. BY MATT SANDERSON debate sponsored by the civics class- BY MATT SANDERSON “We look forward to enhancing the VILLAGER STAFF WRITER es. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER shopping options in Brooklyn with State Rep. Mike Alberts, 49 (R- Connecticut’s 50th District is the convenience and savings of a Connecticut’s 44th General Assembly Woodstock), and Democratic oppo- made up of Woodstock, Brooklyn, District covers the southern part of Supercenter,” he said. nent Sherri Vogt, 40, of Brooklyn, Pomfret, Eastford and Hampton. According to Buchanan, an open Killingly, all of Sterling and the northern are contending for the 50th District Alberts and Vogt fielded questions part of Plainfield. The candidates vying house is being planned for the public seat in the Nov. 4 vote. The two from attendees on the economic cri- on a tentative date of Wednesday,Nov. for the seat are looking to continue the squared off last Thursday night, Oct. sis, government transparency, the work of incumbent state Rep. Michael 19, at the Quinebaug Valley Senior 23, at Woodstock Academy for a state budget, property taxes, the Center at 7 p.m. He said all residents Caron (R-Danielson), who is not seeking environment, local business, job re-election. growth, transportation, college pay- Mae Flexer (D-Danielson) and Turn To WAL-MART, page A13 ments and special education. Angeline Kwasny (R-Moosup) met earlier Alberts, going after his third term, last week, Tuesday, Oct. 21, for an infor- describes himself as a fiscal conser- mal candidate forum at Quinebaug Valley vative and a social moderate. Community College through the political Democrat Mae Flexer, of Danielson “I believe that represents the vast science club. majority of people in my district,” Flexer, 28, and Kwansy, 27, between Congress he said. “I think I have a pulse on the party lines, have some similarities with community.” their issues. The forum, which quickly Alberts said he has an outstanding turned into a debate, focused on public race comes track record in addressing con- education and bringing more high-paying stituent issues through frequent jobs to eastern Connecticut. phone calls, e-mails and conversa- If elected, Flexer’s top priority is tack- tions with residents and elected offi- ling the issue of comprehensive property to a close cials. tax reform. Sherri Vogt (D-Brooklyn) “I have a close working relation- “We have a unique opportunity,”Flexer BY MATT SANDERSON ship with the governor,” he said. said about the difficult economic times VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Alberts credits himself for his nationally and within the state budget. The final leg of the 2nd work in the past four years working “This is a perfect time to step back and Congressional District race is on small-town economic assistance evaluate how we raise revenue.” approaching, and incumbent programs and grants, such as help- She said the inability for the state to Congressman Joseph Courtney (D- ing Woodstock secure a $250,000 solve this problem has affected the ability Republican Angeline Kwasny, Vernon), Sean Sullivan (R-Gales grant to receive improvements for of the communities to properly fund edu- of Moosup. Ferry) and Scott the highway garage. He also cited cation, development and other important Kwasny said the high tax burden is Deshefy (G- securing $300,000 to fix the Hampton municipal programs. causing people to leave Connecticut. Lebanon) are cam- Grange, fixing the Airline Rail Trail “I would say I am a progressive “My top priority is to relieve the tax- paigning until the and attaining approximately Democrat,” said Flexer. “I understand the payers of their hard tax burden,” she final hour of the $100,000 to improve the Eastford struggle of people in this region and I feel said. “I’m really a person that’s more con- I can be the strongest voice and advocate Nov. 4 election for Transfer Station. cerned about getting things done than in this region, citing for programs, ser- its 65 cities and He says the major difference marching and getting on issues.” vices and for changes in our state govern- towns. ment. I know how the legislative process Courtney, 55, State Rep. Mike Alberts (R-Woodstock) Turn To 50TH DITRICT, page A11 works.” Turn To 44TH DISTRICT, page A7 Congressman Joe considers himself Courtney(D-Conn., a pragmatic pro- 2nd District), of gressive. Vernon “I think my experience as a legislator for east- ern Connecticut Williams, Carboni draw on experience in 29th race and Hartford, and the progress that BY CHENOA PIERCE experience: He has served on the Finance we’ve made on the VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Board in Windham, as chairman of the Armed Services Elections are just around the corner and Windham Republican Party and as the Committee and candidates are urgently preparing for executive director of the YMCA of Education them, at both the local and national levels. Willimantic. He also ran for the position of Sean Sullivan first selectman in Willimantic, but lost that (R-Gales Ferry) Committee, In the 29th District of the state, incumbent demonstrates that Senate President Pro Tempore Donald race. I am focused on Williams (D-Brooklyn) and Harry Carboni When it comes to best serving the dis- the important pri- (R-Windham) are running against each trict, Williams said he understands the orities for the peo- other in the hopes of winning Nov.4. needs of the residents that live in the area ple who live here,” Williams, 51, brings with him a wealth of and can accurately represent those needs he said. “From day experience, not only from holding the posi- at the state level. one, that has been tion of Senate president, but from his prior “These are difficult times for families in my agenda as a service as a Thompson First Selectmen northeastern Connecticut and throughout member of and board member for several nonprofit the state,” he said. “We need leadership that is able to represent our needs at the Scott Deshefy Congress. We face organizations and associations. (G-Lebanon) Carboni, 66, a retired small business- man and Vietnam veteran, also brings Senate President Pro Tempore Donald Courtesy photos Turn To 2ND DISTRICT, page A10 with him a good amount of public service Turn To 29TH DISTRICT, page A7 Williams (D-Brooklyn) State Senate candidate Harry Carboni A8-10 — OPINION VILLAGER TRIVIA! A 12— SPORTS LOCAL SPORTS B1 — HOT SPOT REDGALS WIN When flattened, pure gold the BAT FACTS size of a matchbox equals the B4 — OBITUARIES FIRST ECC size of what? B5 — RELIGION PAGE A5 PAGE A12 Answer on page 2. INSIDE B6-7 — CALENDAR A2 • Friday, October 31, 2008 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Recreation abundant in 1880s VILLAGER ALMANAC uring the 1880s, recreational skill with the Rifle Shooting and QUOTATION OF THE WEEK activities were on the rise. Base Ball practice at the Gallery D The completion of the Music KILLINGLY now open under S. P. Davis’ photo- “This is helping me stay alive. It’s been Hall in 1876 meant that a first-class graph rooms.” (Apparently it was to five years since I was diagnosed.” facility for lectures and other pre- AT 300 be located in Danielsonville for only sentations now existed in a short period of time, but, never- — Carole Rose, of Foster, R.I., and an employee in the business Danielsonville itself.