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The sound Fire severely of silence damages local I realize sometimes that I take a lot for granted — the food I eat, the shoes on my feet, the roof above my head, church the beat up, rusty car that I drive, the heat within my four walls, the fact that I can see, hear and walk — they Electrical failure are all things in life that I have been able to enjoy, and I am thankful for Jason Bleau photos deemed the cause that, because there are many out there that cannot say one or more of the The Rosebrooks family poses with the medals received by family patriarch Earl Rosebrooks Sr., who died in 1968, for his service in World War II. of blaze things I just listed. When I think about not being able BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER to say one of those aforementioned things, my heart breaks for the people THOMPSON — The that struggle with these things. But at A legacy remembered Thompson community the risk was rocked to the core The of div- Rosebrooks family patriarch at the end of 2016, when ing into on Dec. 29, firefighters Minor a com- honored with WWII medals went to work trying to control a blaze that pletely BY JASON BLEAU Earl Rosebrooks Jr. has led the broke out at the town’s Details dif- NEWS STAFF WRITER Putnam Business Association for ferent historical Thompson THOMPSON — The name the past year, and the family owns ADAM subject, Congregational Rosebrooks is one many in the Fluid Coating Technologies Inc. in there Church. MINOR Quiet Corner are probably famil- Putnam. While the modern gener- is one Calls came in at iar with. ation of Rosebrooks have certain- thing around 10 p.m. that Many members of the local fam- ly left their mark on the region, I temporarily lost recently, and it night for a fire at the ily live in the Thompson area. reminded me just how important it is. Please Read ROSEBROOKS, page ­A11 church with every Photos courtesy If any of you were wondering why fire department in Valentine Iamartino I have been a little more difficult to Thompson being joined First responders spray reach by phone during the week lead- by responders from water into the front of the ing up to Christmas, there’s a good Putnam, East Putnam, Thompson Congregational reason I wasn’t up to talking. I lost my Woodstock, Muddy Church as they work to voice. Brook, Attawaugan, extinguish a fire that Communication is so different Dudley, Webster, and broke out in the historical than it was even five to 10 years ago. East Gloucester to building on Dec. 29. Facebook, Twitter, texting and e-mails control the situation, — almost anything can be related working into the early adjacent to the town without uttering a single word. But morning hours of Dec. common as well as when I lost my voice, I realized just 30 to douse the flames being a heavy presence how much I still rely on having it. and hotspots in the on almost every piece I can’t communicate with my kids as church. of memorabilia or lit- effectively. I can’t speak on the phone. The historical land- erature adorning the I can’t teach at my youth group. I mark at 347 Thompson town of Thompson’s can’t have conversations with my wife Road is a staple of the name. Congressman Joe Courtney poses for a photo with the sons of Earl Rosebrooks Sr., about her day, or ask questions to my Thompson community Thompson Fire Nathan and Wayne Rosebrooks, who were on hand with other family members on son about what he did at school. As dating back to the 19th Marshal Rick Hayes Dec. 14 to accept World War Ii medals earned by the family patriarch who passed much as I rely on the written word (as century, and is placed away in 1968. Please Read FIRE, page ­A15 I’m sure you can imagine), it’s pretty amazing just how much we rely on the spoken one. It’s a rare occurrence in my life, as I can only remember two other LIGHT UP THE times it has ever happened, once in Chinese food college and once in high school. It’s been more than a dozen years since it HOLIDAYS has happened last, and both times, it was at inopportune times — at a sum- at its finest mer camp and then again during my senior internship. The summer camp one is actually Freshness key to success a pretty funny story. I was at a week- long camp in upstate New York, and for Jade Garden part of the camp revolved around a competition in dramatic skits. Our BY TERI STOHLBERG school, so I had to go skit was early on in the week, and I NEWS STAFF WRITER to work. We first went had a pretty bad cold as it was, going PUTNAM — Jade to Brooklyn, N.Y.” in to it. We made it through the skit Garden is always Lin started working OK, but my voice was gravely. I was there when you need in a Chinese restau- Daniel Amarante, nicknamed “Mr. Christmas, Jr.,” and his wife Alexis, who host clearing my throat, doing everything I them. rant in Brooklyn, the Winter Wonderland at their Dayville home, pose with stockings filled with could not to have a coughing fit while “We are open where he learned to holiday treats and toys that were donated to kids in need throughout the region trying to deliver lines. I woke up the seven days a week, cook and also to speak to give them a little extra holiday cheer. next morning, and my voice was com- we only close on English. pletely gone. Not even a shred of it left. Thanksgiving Day,” Benny Lin, along Jason Bleau photos I had to resort to whispering for three explains Benny Lin, with his wife, Cindy more days before it started to come the owner and man- Liu, have made back later in the week, just in time to ager of the popular Putnam their home. KILLINGLY leave and come back home. Chinese eatery locat- “We’ve lived in — Amarante’s One night in that three-day period, ed on Kennedy Drive Putnam for just two Winter my cabin camped out by the lake and in Putnam. years, we bought a Wonderland in we were charged with telling each Lin spoke about house here, just since Killingly con- other our life stories, or “testimonies,” how he and his wife I bought the restau- tinued to grow as church lingo dictates. Needless to came to be in Putnam. rant,” Lin said. this year as one say, my testimony was related in a “We are from The couple has two of the most cher- squeaky, broken whisper, much to the China,” he said. “We school-aged children ished local holi- delight of my buddies who so loved have been here in that sometimes help day traditions to give me a hard time. I heard many this country since out at the restaurant in northeastern impressions of me that week! 2000. We came to this on holidays and spe- Connecticut. As I type this, my voice has near- country first to see cial occasions. ly returned, again, almost three days how we like it, at the “This country is For more pho- later, and I’m now a full week in to beginning, I came much, much better tos, turn to page A relatively new tradition that started just last year, every recovering from this cold/flu that has to go to school, but I than where we came A16! Friday night Santa made an appearance where the young been going around (including both of decided not to go to and young at heart could grab a photo with the famed my kids). I’m happy to have my voice Please Read JADE, page ­A12 Christmas icon. back, so if you left a message with me, have no fear, it will be returned soon. In fact, by the time you read this, it probably will have already been returned. KMS gives back to local heroes with toy drive The great thing about working at a newspaper is that even with a silent BY JASON BLEAU the Connecticut State give back to real local when teachers donat- our Danielson State voice, I can still have a voice, that is, NEWS STAFF WRITER Police out of Troop D heroes by providing ed toys and money to Police Troopers. They as long as my fingers still function! KILLINGLY — in Danielson. goods to provide a joy- dress up like some of can’t accept monetary Now, can someone please pass me Killingly Memorial The initiative, part ful Christmas to chil- the world’s most icon- donations so what we a lozenge? And does anyone know if School got into the giv- of a larger month- dren across the region. ic superheroes for a did was on Dec. 2 all there is such a thing as hand insur- ing spirit leading into ly effort to give back Spearheaded by day. the teachers dressed ance? the Christmas holiday to local groups and Killingly Memorial “We wanted to as superheroes and in a big way, donating community heroes, School gym teacher raise money and the students received Adam Minor may be reached at (508) two carloads of toys saw teachers and stu- Heidi Divine, the fund- give that money to superhero stickers 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stone- to the local Toys for dents embrace their raising effort really our local superhe- bridgepress.news. Tots collection held by inner super heroes to took place on Dec. 2, roes which includes Please Read TOY DRIVE, page ­A11 A2 • Friday, January 6, 2017 Villager Newspapers

We are seeking an experienced Food Service Operator This is a great opportunity to operate your own business at If it ends in seven… a private family campground in Woodstock, CT during our Happy New Year! May 2017 be a Thompson Church Society, summer season from May - September. year of good health and happiness which had been established We provide the facility, utilities, equipment, insurance, and for all. in 1730, and had been incor- more; you keep the profits. As I was pondering what to Killingly porated as a town in 1785. Hours: Fridays early PM through Sunday PM, plus holidays. write in this first column of the at 300 In the present-day Danielson You must possess a current CT ServSafe certificate. New Year, the phrase “ends in area Brooklyn, set off in part seven” came to mind. So if the from Pomfret in 1786, was the Please send your resume and telephone number to paragraphs don’t seem to be oth- new town to the west of the [email protected] to schedule an interview. erwise connected, keep that in MARGARET Quinebaug River. All three mind. WEAVER towns were busy resettling First, let’s reflect on what and adjusting to the new Killingly and Northeastern alignments. On the national Connecticut were like three hun- scene one of Killingly’s native dred years ago in 1717. For those who are new to sons, who had moved to Hamilton Massachusetts, the area, Killingly (incorporated 1708) extended was playing an important role in the future settle- from Plainfield on the south to the Massachusetts ment of the country. Reverend Manasseh Cutler, line on the north. Rhode Island was the eastern a theologian, physician, and scientist, who was Affordable and Dependable Garage Door Professionals boundary; the Quinebaug River the western (with born in North Killingly (now Putnam) in 1742, the Pomfret west of the river). Woodstock was still son of Hezekiah and Susannah (Clark) Cutler, was 8x7-9x7 Steel part of Massachusetts but, as an older town, pro- a Representative to the United States Congress. 2 Sided Insulated $40 Off vided services not available in Killingly. With the Cutler was a co-author of the Northwest Ordinance Garage Door exception of James Danielson, most of Killingly’s of 1787 that opened the future states of Ohio, r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & The purchase of inhabitants at this time resided in the north- Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin for set- track, 8 color & 3 panel design options any garage door ern part of town, many living in what now are tlement. He helped organize the Ohio Company FREE (1 per customer, not to be combined present-day Putnam and Thompson. There was but remained a resident of Hamilton where he died ESTIMATES $570 with any other offer) one meetinghouse (Congregational) for the entire in 1823. The opening of these western lands paved includes Installation Coupon expires 1/31/17 town. It was situated on the easterly side of pres- the way for a great migration from Killingly and ent-day Thompson Pike (Route 21) south of the other Northeastern Connecticut towns to Ohio and Sales • Service • Installation present Killingly-Putnam town line. John Fisk points west. 800-605-9030 508-987-8600 was the minister. The Chestnut Hill proprietors Fast forward to the year 1807. Economically www.countrysidedoors.com e: [email protected] in present-day East Killingly had a sawmill on the the old era was ending and a new one was begin- Whetstone Brook, and sever- ning. According to historian Ellen D. Larned in al of those individuals were Volume II of her History of Windham County, house wrights/ carpenters. Connecticut, “On April 1, 1807 the first cotton fac- Nicholas Cady had also erect- tory in Windham County was set in operation. “ ed both saw and grist mills Owned by the Pomfret Manufacturing Company, on that brook in the vicin- it was located in present-day Putnam on the west- ity of present-day Elmville erly or Pomfret side of the Quinebaug River near (think Dayville post office). Cargill Falls (not far from present-day WINY Radio There was a selectman form Station). Smith Wilkinson, formerly of Rhode of government (remember, Island, son of Ozias Wilkinson, was the young only men). I have found no superintendent. The “factory was a four-story mention of schools at such wooden building, a hundred feet long and thir- an early date. The roads were ty-two in width. Nine boys and girls picked up in rough and difficult to tra- the neighborhood, with three or four men to help verse and led mainly to the and oversee them, comprised its working force. meetinghouse and mills and The children were delighted with the new occu- some went on to Providence pation … It was not children alone who welcomed or Boston. the new dispensation. The Jennies like good Genii New England settlers were brought with them innumerable blessings. All that still feeling the effects of The they did was to spin yarn for their sister workers. Little Ice Age; the winter of Domestic labor picked and cleansed the cotton 1717 was brutal. Wikipedia and wove the yarn into coarse cloth and bed-tick- recounts the following about ing. No greater boom could have been brought the extremely snowy win- to the women of Windham County. Nearly every ter. “The Great Snow of 1717 house had its loom, with its active, capable women was a series of snowstorms skilled to use it, and eager to add to the comforts of between February 27 and the family by weaving cloth for Pomfret Factory … March 7, 1717 (Gregorian Young girls obliged to stifle their natural craving calendar) that blanketed the for pretty dresses and ornaments, hastened to the colony of New York and the privilege thus afforded. A store promptly opened New England colonies with by the company, offering all manner of useful and five or more feet of snow, and ornamental goods in exchange for labor, greatly much higher drifts. . .The stimulated feminine enterprise and enthusiasm. Great Snow is considered Women from all the surrounding towns, even one of the benchmark storms the wives of the ministers, doctors and lawyers, in New England, often com- entered with alacrity into the lists and looms pared to the Great blizzard in competition with their more needy neighbors of 1888 in severity…The win- … Many workmen were employed in tending ter, even prior to the Great mill, hauling cotton and goods, preparing ground Snow, had been the worst in and putting up buildings … Much money was memory. The temperatures thus brought in and put in circulation. Farmers had not been unusually cold found a new demand for produce. That same sum- but in December 1716, there mer in August, 1807 James Danielson, Zadoc and had already been snow to the James Spalding sought “liberty to build a dam on depth of five feet. By the end the Quinebaug between Brooklyn and Killingly.” of January there were drifts (Larned, p. 401,2). Danielson’s factory did not open 25 feet high in a few places… until about 1810. Like the Pomfret Manufacturing There had been a series of Company, it too, had many Rhode Island investors. volcanic eruptions circa 1716. Ash circulating the globe in Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly Municipal the atmosphere…likely con- Historian. For additional information visit the tributed to the exceptional Killingly Historical Center Wednesday or Saturday, New England snowfall.” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment) or www.kill- The year is now 1787. inglyhistorical.org or call 860-779-7250. Mail for the The northern boundary Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. or of Killingly had changed the Killingly Historical Center should be sent to P.O. and then extended to the Box 265, Danielson, CT 06329. Margaret Weaver old southern boundary of may be reached at [email protected]. News Brief Audubon to host wildlife tracking workshop POMFRET — A Wildlife Tracking Workshop will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret. Get started learning tracking skills! Winter is a great time to discover the track and sign of local wildlife such as bobcat, fox, fisher, and river otter. Citizen Science Coordinator, Paula Coughlin, will present this exciting workshop for adults and young adults. The morning includes a wildlife presentation, pre- served animal mounts, and tracking activities. In the afternoon, the group heads outside in search of track and sign. Participants should dress for the weather, bring water, lunch and snack. Workshop fee is $50 for CAS members/$60 for non-mem- bers. Registration required: 860-928-4948 or [email protected]. Learn more about the Citizen Science Volunteer Tracking and Monitoring Program at the CAS Center at Pomfret: www.ctaudubon.org. 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Police said the FFA as well as an alter- before police released infor- mitted to accuracy in all its news in shock in the New Year after a Nissan Frontier driven by nate student representative mation to the media. reports. Although numerous safe- police confirmed the death of the 16-year-old exited the left to the Board of Education. The Killingly school com- 16-year-old Thompson resi- shoulder of the road for an News of French’s death munity also suffered the guards are in place to ensure accu- dent Ryan French on Jan. 2. unknown reason and entered spread through social media, loss of one of its administra- rate reporting, mistakes can occur. French, who was a member the median before striking bringing many to speak tors on Jan. 2. Officials said Confirmed fact errors will be cor- of the Vocational Agriculture a railroad bridge abutment. words of hope and mourning that Killingly Intermediate rected at the top right hand corner program at KHS and thus French was the only occu- at the loss of someone who School Assistant Principal of page A3 in a timely manner. was able to attend the school pant of the vehicle at the time many considered a bright Steve Tagen also passed If you find a mistake, call while living in Thompson, and sustained fatal injuries young man. Police said the away on Monday, albeit due (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- was pronounced dead after during the accident. Police investigation was still ongo- to natural causes. ness hours. During non-business an accident occurred at said he was wearing a seat ing as of this report, with hours, leave a message in the edi- around 11:48 a.m. on Jan. 2 belt at the time of the inci- any witnesses of the accident Jason Bleau may be reached tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will on Interstate 395 in Putnam. dent. asked to come forward with at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at return your phone call. According to a report from A junior at Killingly High information. The incident [email protected]. Danielson man arrested after threatening woman with stolen gun BY JASON BLEAU Griggs reportedly pointed and had been stolen from a home in NEWS STAFF WRITER the handgun at the victim’s Thompson in 2012. Griggs also did not PUTNAM — State Police head before another individ- have a pistol permit in Connecticut and made a pre-Christmas arrest ual in the residence inter- thus possessed the gun illegally on that in Putnam after officers vened, grabbing the gun as basis as well. responded to reports of a dis- Griggs pulled the trigger. Griggs was held on a $100,000 cash/ turbance involving a hand- The gun failed to fire and surety bond and was scheduled to gun. Griggs and the unnamed appear in court in Danielson the same Come visit your local According to a report of male who intervened strug- day as his arrest. He was charged with craft brewery, open for the Troop D Barracks in gled, causing Griggs to lose carrying a pistol without a permit, tastings and growler fills Danielson, police reported the gun. criminal attempt and unlawful dis- to a Putnam residence, the Police said Griggs proceed- charge of a firearm, risk of injury to We have gift certificates available address of which was not ed to run to another room a minor, disorderly conduct, stealing Thurs 5-8pm specified in the report, on Kenneth Griggs of the home where an older a firearm, criminal attempt at man- Fri 5-8pm 21a Furnace Street Dec. 22, around midnight, female was asleep and then slaughter, criminal attempt at assault Sat 3-8pm Danielson, CT06239 taking one suspect into cus- tried to leave on foot before in the first degree, threatening in the Sun 1-5pm tody. Police reported that Kenneth being apprehended by State Police who first degree, reckless endangerment in Find out more at Griggs, 34, of Danielson, was located were arriving on the scene. the first degree, and unlawful restraint www.blackpond brews.com at the residence and was named as the An investigation revealed that a in the first degree. individual taken into custody. 20-month-old child was asleep at the Police stated that Griggs had grabbed time of the incident as well, and that Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- a female victim at the residence and the gun, called a “pistol” on the report, 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- threatened the victim with a handgun. had been previously used in a crime press.com. READING NEWSPAPERS IS A QUEST PUBLIC MEETINGS LIKE NO OTHER Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Merrill Seney EASTFORD Community Room

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“Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” www.860Local.com A4 • Friday, January 6, 2017 Villager Newspapers Christmas pie sale delights at Senexet Grange

Charlie Lentz photos

WOODSTOCK — The Senexet Grange #40 held its annual Christmas pie sale on Dec. 24. The varieties of homemade pies included pumpkin, blueberry, cherry, apple, pecan, mince, strawberry rhubarb, and pork. Grange member Joan Perry bakes the pies.

Tim Dodge Bob Wood

Joe Polenski and Deidre Bell

Carol Kulig Jim Malek

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Grange members Paul Horanzy and Joan Perry News Brief Courtesy photo Elk member Shawn Tessier (pictured fourth from right) has organized the basket donation for the last three years. Putnam Lodge of Elks distributes 134 food baskets for Christmas PUTNAM — On Saturday, Dec. 17, a group of 50 volunteers gathered to continue a holiday tradition. The Putnam Elks of Lodge #574 distrib- uted food baskets to local families, with 134 baskets and 530 people served. The tradition, which began in 1957, is just one example of how the Elks give back to the community through service and donations. Like previous years, the 2016 holiday basket distribution was made possible through funds raised during the year at the club and through Elks Grants. Shawn Tessier has led the basket drive for several years and discussed the impact of the tradition. “Over the last 59 years, we have had many people in charge of the holiday baskets. I have been lucky enough to have the reins for the last three years and there is no warmer feeling than bringing food and a smile to people in the community that might need help around Christmas. I love it,” he said. To identify families in need, the Elks partner with other local organizations such as TEEG, Putnam Housing Authority, Putnam Family Resource Center, and Pomfret Community School. Tessier noted, “I tally all the families by family size and I order the baskets from a local supermarket. We typically pick Buy up the baskets on the Saturday before Christmas and bring Factory them back to the lodge.” Direct Most baskets are picked up by the families with Elks mak- & Save ing home deliveries to those without transportation. Earl Rosebrooks, who recently became a member in 2016, 45 COLORS • $45 per sq. ft. Installed wants to make the public aware that the Elks are responsible (40 sq.ft. or more) includes: rounded. beveled, or polished edges, for a variety of “benevolent” activities throughout the year. 4 in back splash. Cutout for sink. Cannot be combined with other offers. “As a new member of Lodge #574, it has been wonderful to Biggest Selection of Marble and Granite be a part of a group that cares so much about the residents of of ANY Fabrication Shop Northeastern Connecticut,” Rosebrooks said. Adding to this sentiment, Tessier expressed his gratitude 280 Colors to choose from for the collective efforts of the Elks: “All my thanks goes out Granite Counter top, Quartz Surface, Soapstone to all the members of the Putnam Elks #574. Every member 508-842-9800 • shrewsburymarbleandgranite.com helps in some small way and they deserve the credit. Elks 620 Boston Turnpike (Rte 9 E), Shrewsbury, MA care. Elks share.” (1/4 mi. east of Home Depot – Big Blue Bldg) Officially titled The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat. 9-4, Thurs. 8-6. this national organization invests in communities through programs that help children grow up Now offering a new line of healthy and drug-free, by undertaking Amish Inspired projects that address unmet needs, and Living Room Selections by honoring the service and sacrifice of by Smith Brothers of Berne veterans. Lodge #574 is known for their club on 64 Edmond Street in Putnam, which holds a variety of community and private events throughout the year. Led by Exalted Ruler Ron Stewart, Lodge #574 is active on social media and those interested in learning more are encour- aged to call 860-928-3901 or visit https:// www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?Lod- Holiday Sale geNumber=574. www.smithbrothersfurniture.com V­ illager Newspapers Friday, January 6, 2017 • A5 Longmeadow donates $2.5K to local organizations

The Putnam Elks was one of six organizations that received a share of $2,500 from Longmeadow Automotive in December through a year-long campaign trading in scraps and old Jason Bleau photos donated vehicles or cash to help local organizations. TEEG Executive Director Anne Miller accepts a check from Longmeadow Automotive as part of the company’s Scraps for Cash campaign. this year,” Miller said. told The Villager that turn into something even “This began as an ini- her organization had big bigger, maybe even an BY JASON BLEAU all the funds raised from junkyards that could sell tiative where they just plans for the funding and example for other larger NEWS STAFF WRITER the scrapping of donat- the pieces and that gave supported TEEG, and that the money would go companies to follow. POMFRET — Building ed vehicles according to us more money than the now they’re sharing right back into the local “It’s really exciting for off of a fundraising Karyn DiBonaventura, scrap. That’s how we col- with all of our local part- community. us to build on this con- effort that debuted in who personally handed lected money and how we ners to feed everybody “Every year for over 20 cept and give it back to 2015, Rich and Karyn over the checks to each were able to do what we in the area. I think the years the Putnam Elks the community. I hope DiBonaventura, organization on Dec. 14. did today.” more that we can all do has been feeding families to inspire other facili- of Longmeadow “The vehicles were The fundraiser is a that and work together around Christmas time ties like ours to be able Automotive in Pomfret, brought here because much larger version to pool our resources with a full meal. This year to do the same and one expanded their “Scraps they weren’t safe for the of the donation pre- together and folks like alone we have 125 fami- day who knows, maybe for Cash” initiative road or someone brought sented to TEEG in 2015 the DiBonaventuras lies that have approached we could all fund our in 2016 to include six them in for repairs and when Longmeadow who are willing to share us for food and the bas- own food banks in the different organiza- those repairs were just so Automotive present- those resources to help kets range from one to areas,” DiBonaventura tions, include 2015’s much more money than ed $1,000 to TEEG. us then the more we can ten people. Last year said. “Our company is sole participant, the the vehicle’s value that Anne Miller, Executive do for the community as alone we spent well over just myself, my husband, Thompson Ecumenical they upgraded to a new Director of TEEG, said a whole.” $7,000 to feed families and and a couple of employ- Empowerment Group vehicle,” DiBonaventura she was thrilled to see NOW Executive with this donation from ees. If we can raise this (TEEG). said. “Many of these own- her organization receive Director Sarah Longmeadow we will be much money then imag- Joining TEEG as ben- ers wanted the vehicle another donation in 2016, Mortensen said her able to feed even more ine what the larger scale eficiaries of a portion of to be used for something but was also happy to see organization was very people this time around,” dealerships can do.” the $2,500 raised in 2016 good so we told them other organizations in pleased to receive a por- Molnar said. were the Putnam Elks, what we do with the the region benefit from tion of the $2,500 calling As for the future, Jason Bleau may be Daily Bread in Putnam, scrap. The vehicles they what she considers a true the DiBonaventuras Karen DiBonaventura reached at 508-909-4129, or Community Kitchen, the gave to us were loaded community campaign. “wonderful people” with said that she hopes to see by e-mail at jason@stone- Pomfret Food Pantry, and with our scrap and that “We are so grateful a “wonderful business.” the fundraiser continue bridgepress.com. Northeast Opportunities was hauled to a recycling that Longmeadow is Lysa Molnar, chaplain to expand and hopes to for Wellness (NOW), with yard, and some we sold to supporting us again for the Putnam Elks, see her companies efforts Putnam fire displaces family Cause still unknown as investigation continues Jason Bleau photo BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER The remains of a home at 35 PUTNAM — A Putnam family was displaced just before the Christmas holiday Labossiere Lane fol- after a fire tore through their home in the late morning hours on Dec. 22. lowing a fire on Dec. According to Putnam Fire Marshal Norm Perron, the original call for a fire at 22 that displaced the 35 Labossiere Lane in Putnam came in at around 10:45 a.m., with the fire taking a owners and their dog little under two hours to control. Perron said fire officials were called to the scene prior to the Christmas after the owner of the home, who works third shift and was asleep, was startled holiday. by a smoke detector and proceeded to unsuccessfully try and control the fire himself. “Right now everything we found says it was accidental with an undetermined origin,” Perron said, noting an investi- gation was still ongoing into the cause of the fire as of this report. “The owners were home at the time and the smoke detector did wake them up fortunately. They smelled and saw smoke and flames were present in front of the closet door and it progressed from there. The owner said he went to get a fire extinguisher, which wouldn’t work, and they bailed out of the house and called 911 with their dog. Everyone was OK. That’s the important thing.” Perron said the weather at the time was reasonable, and allowed for easy access to the home, which is positioned at the start of a turnaround at the end of Labossiere Lane. Perron said firefight- ers did an exceptional job controlling the situation as fire billowed from the windows and the roof. Perron called it a quick knock down. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was called in the help in the investigation and ensure no accelerant was used. Perron stressed that there was no suspicious activity assumed in the fire, but that without a concrete cause determined on scene investigators needed to rule everything out. As a result of the fire the family was displaced. Perron said he doesn’t believe the home can be salvaged, but for now it is unlivable. The owners of the home, Robin and Tom McNulty, and their dog, are reportedly living with a family mem- ber in Woodstock following the blaze. “My opinion is that the house itself may be near totaled, but that’s the decision of the insurance company … not us,” Perron said. “There would be substantial work to do on the home. They did lose a lot of their personal belongings. We salvaged as much as we could for them. The homeowners were offered help from the Red Cross, but they refused the service and said that they would be alright.” Putnam, East Putnam, Attawaugan, and Woodstock fire departments were all confirmed to have responded to the scene to get the fire under control.

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Courtesy photo Courtesy photo Woodstock Academy carolers visit Westview TMHS Music Ensemble visits Westview DAYVILLE — Woodstock Academy’s Tri M Honors Music Society visited DAYVILLE — Tourtellotte Memorial High School’s Modern Music Ensemble Westview Health Care Center on Dec. 21, to share their harmonious talents with returned to Westview Health Care Center on Tuesday, Dec. 13, for a holiday residents and patients at Westview Health Care Center. Led by advisors, Amy themed musical performance in the facility’s Formal Dining Room. Kate Ranta and Lauren Churchill, 24 members of the nationally recognized music Anderson, Music Directory at TMHS, accompanied the 12-piece troupe with a club performed a handful of Christmas carols within the facility’s Formal variety of instruments including a cajón, a six-sided percussion box and acous- Dining Room while residents finished decorating cookies with members of tic guitar. The group performed numerous holiday songs including “Jingle Putnam High School’s Student Council. The group continued their visit by Bell Rock,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and an a capella version of strolling down the halls of Westview, stopping to serenade residents at the “Mary, Did You Know.” The group also performed original pieces of music that entrances of their rooms with melodic holiday cheer. they have collectively written and composed within the last few months. “As some of our patients and residents aren’t able to partake in activities “We wish to extend our gratitude to TMHS Music Ensemble and their will- outside of their rooms, having carolers strolling our halls is a great opportu- ingness to share their time and musical talents with us this holiday season,” nity to spread that Christmas cheer throughout the entire building,” stated said Administrator David T. Panteleakos. “Their performances are always Administrator David T. Panteleakos. “We’re honored and grateful to our area beautifully arranged leaving our patients and residents with joyous smiles on schools for their meaningful programs and outreach to local facilities such as their faces.” ours.”

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WOODSTOCK — Several students from The Woodstock Academy participated in the CTeSports Winter Classic Tournament at the New London Science and Technology Magnet School on Friday, Dec. 16. CTeSports, a high school league for eSports (competitive video games) is part of a partnership launched this fall by the Electronic Gaming Federation and New London Public Schools aimed at designing and building eSports experiences for high school students across Connecticut. According to CTeSports, the organization operates similarly to high school sports teams with reg- ularly scheduled practices, matches, and eligibility requirements for participating students. eSports, typically performed live in front of large audiences, are competitive video games designed for head-to- head team-based competition. Teams are led by coaches and support staff. The Winter Classic Tournament included a 1-on-1 Wii U Smash Tournament and a 3-on-3 PC Overwatch Tournament – the first official CTeSports Overwatch event for high school students. The Academy had two participants, Bailey Nault and Brian Hemeon, in the 40-person Smash tournament with Nault placing eighth. In addition, The Academy had three student teams in the ten-team Overwatch competition. WA teams were: Doneshot: Keith Carlson, Adam Anastasio, and Bobby Boisvert CNBB: Mars Wang, Sunny Mo, and Aaron Hu WA Centaurs: Brian Hemeon, Jason Challinor, and Daniel Champagne Team Doneshot captured first place in the Overwatch tournament. For more information about the event, please contact Thomas Young at tyoung@woodstock- academy.org.

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Concetta Longmeadow controversy is not a political one Falcone-Codding To the Editor: Meanwhile, the residents of Longmeadow The In response to the “Sound Off” in the Dec. 16 also had a coordinated plan, one that involved For every school-age edition of the Villager, I feel compelled to talk fact. Sample gathering, laboratory testing, child, no two words pro- about the political aspect of the Longmeadow discussions with government agencies, and voke more pleasure than to coal tar controversy. even bringing paving contractors to the hear mom or dad call up the New Year I am a resident of Longmeadow, a neighborhood to discuss potential remedi- stairs — “Snow Day!” Republican, and until recent months, a long- ation actions. I heard it stated best when Children will one day time member of the Pomfret Republican one resident said, “I didn’t ask for this, and leave the wonderment of Town Committee, most recently serving as I certainly didn’t plan to spend my summer childhood and grow into ahead an officer on the committee. When concerns researching coal tar.” adults, yet the memory of a about the product applied to the roads in We residents have been too busy gathering snow day is forever etched “I have measured out my life with Longmeadow began to emerge, I did not facts to be political. For us it is not about who in time. coffee spoons,” is a line from T.S. Eliot’s immediately choose sides. Even as a resident, is in office or who wants to be in office, it is My best snow days began poem, “The Love Song of J. Alfred I did not submit to hysteria, but rather decid- about our health, our property values, and in 1959, when my older sis- Prufrock. Perhaps the poet is talking ed to educate myself on the facts on both sides the environmental health of every property ter Janice and I attended about the small actions of everyday life of the argument. My decision to choose sides downstream from us. Fields Memorial School in that end up defining us. Perhaps he is was made for me when I learned that fellow I recently heard from a member of the press Bozrah. We lived in a small, saying that the constraints of living members of the Republican Town Committee who was told by a Pomfret resident that all square house surrounded keep up for taking action. Perhaps he were speaking poorly of Longmeadow res- you have to do to get to the bottom of who is by wood, field and pond was making coffee and writing a poem idents, both collectively and in and some creating this hysteria is to look at the houses sharing our land with the at the same time and the line popped into cases, individually. I knew at that time that with the “No Coal Tar” signs. Apparently deer and the fox. his head and wouldn’t leave. Regardless I was now viewed as the enemy among my it is thought that the signs are only at the Once my mother said of the inspiration, the image sticks with peers…it had become political. homes of the opposition party. I had to laugh, the magic words (Snow me as, once again, I try to measure out The coordinated attempts to disparage the nothing could be further from the truth. day!) our seemingly coma- my life within the confines of a small, residents of Longmeadow, both in town meet- This issue is not a red or blue, Republican tose bodies spring to life. leather appointment book. ings as well as in the press, have covered such or Democrat issue — so please stop trying to Quickly, we jump from our As the New Year begins, I love crack- gems as to state the fact that coal tar is in make it one. beds and gaze out the win- ing open the cover. I begin by recording some shampoos, and even on your hamburg- dow. There, we look across the birthdays, anniversaries, addresses ers if you use a charcoal grill. Repeatedly, we at Gus’s Pond frozen with and little coded notes to myself of num- Robert Andrews were told that we were confusing driveway a thick layer of white frost- bers I ought to remem- Pomfret Center sealers and “rejuvenators.” ing spread across the top. ber. At a time when many Large snowflakes are fall- people use cellphones to ing — falling — FALLING! keep track of important Consider your solar options Our eyes widen with joy as information and obliga- each snowflake passes our To the Editor: against a homeowner’s annual electric bill to tions, I prefer a small window embroidered with Eastford and Willington are entering the meet all or most of a home’s electricity needs. book, brown this year as white glistening diamonds. final weeks of a “Solarize CT” campaign. Each residential system is eligible for partial last year it was black. It Once our bodies are cov- The campaign is sponsored by each town’s Green Bank funding and federal tax credits will roll around in the ered from head to toe, into official Clean Energy Task Force with assis- that significantly reduce the cost of the sys- bottom of my bag, get lost the snowy day we fly, first tance from Eversource and the State of tem to the homeowner. NANCY WEISS in the papers near the snatching our skates and Connecticut through an organization called Each of the authors of this letter has back door, nearly fall into sleds from the shed. the Connecticut Green Bank. installed a system and will realize signifi- the washing machine or The snow is deep; our The idea behind the campaign is simple – cant energy cost reductions over many years get wet in my pocket but with luck and boots are high. The snow is make it as easy as possible for town residents as a result. The technology really works some effort, it and I will enjoy another freezing; our faces and bod- to add a solar photovoltaic (“PV”) system to and is cost effective. For more information, year. ies are prepared. Forever their residence to save money on the costs of please visit the Solarize Connecticut web- As I take down the Christmas tree, I faithful, our neighbor Gus electricity. More than 60 Connecticut towns site or attend the last Eastford/Willington try to remember which year I received Lorentz and his son Pinky and cities have conducted Solarize CT cam- solar workshop at the Willington Library on various ornaments. Friends give a party have already shoveled a paigns and hundreds of solar systems have Jan. 11, at 7 p.m. Or, you can call Earthlight every year at which they hand each small section of the pond been installed. Technologies, the designated PV installer for couple a decoration to take home. Part for children to skate. My The campaign works as follows: with the Eastford/Willington, at 860-871-9700 to sched- of the tree is covered with items given sister and I glide across the help of the Connecticut Green Bank, each ule a free site assessment. We urge Eastford by them. I love owls. I was told I can call ice while looking up at the town’s Clean Energy Task Force chooses and Willington residents to get a site assess- them my “totem”, and half the tree is orange, pink and baby blue one state-certified installer who agrees to ment before the Solarize CT campaign for our devoted to whimsical versions of the odd sky. We watch in awe as the looking birds. offer special pricing to town residents who towns closes on Jan. 19. decide to install a PV system. The installer snowflakes begin to cease I have corgi and pug ornaments to and the sun pulls away from mark their places in our family. I just offers a free, no-obligation site assessment Tom Hughes for any interested resident and proposes a the thin white clouds. After can’t recall when or where I got them. Georgianne Copley an hour of so, on we travel When we moved to our new house, I PV system to meet the individual needs of Mary Ellen Ellsworth the homeowner. Typical systems are sized in search of another adven- gave our daughters the ornaments they Eastford Clean Energy Task Force ture, for the day is long and made in school. Most were pretty ratty, our hearts are full of won- but they belong in their memory stash der. now. The responsibility lies with us Across the street we I had an older friend who measured To the Editor: insinuate that God has a role in climate meander into Clyde’s out her life in the number of parties she woods. There we hold our was invited to, attended and gave. She So much for literary license. Who would change. In this case the fault lies with us. have known that when religious zealots And since God promised not to harm any breath, and jump upon our was so social that when she realized sleds. Down the tall, curvy she was getting older, she began having blamed hurricanes and earthquakes on what other creature, man alone is responsible for they perceived as human misbehaviors that the sixth great extinction that is wiping out hill we come barreling, parties on Thursdays as well as on the laughing and screaming at weekend. She measured out her life in they forgot God (after the Great Flood) had animal life. It is our recklessness that is ran- assumed a hands-off policy. sacking the environment. the same time. Thinking festivities. While it sounds a bit shallow, back, how wonderful it was she had a great deal of fun and swept up “I will not again curse the ground any more As for any future floods, the blame is solely for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s on us and our attitude toward the planet. We that every neighbor allowed many of us in her orbit. children to play on their There are solid makers of how to mea- heart is evil from his youth; neither will I can’t have an administration whose mantra again smite any more every thing living, as I is a pursuit of energy at any and all costs. land. Otherwise, we would sure one’s life such as graduations, mar- have missed the opportuni- riage, children and jobs, but some note have done…” Ms. Emerson-Hill is absolutely correct and Lee Wesler ty to skate and sled. As in life’s moments in what they cooked or the movie — “A Wonderful she has my appreciation. I was wrong to Woodstock what they ate. My husband can recall Life” — what we do for oth- the taste of a wonderful meal the first ers makes a difference, even time he visited Paris or the time when A hero among us if we never know the true he cooked an especially tasty paella. All scale of that effect. I can remember is tossing out the paella To the Editor: er chasing him with a gun until the farmer Upon our return, we pan, that he had carried home from Italy There is a retired Royal Air Force Pilot realized he was an English pilot. His parent’s build Frosty the Snowman as I thought it had rusted out when in living in Woodstock, Conn., named Ira home was destroyed in these raids along with carefully choosing his hat fact it was seasoned. Food memories are Thompson. He is 96 years old and was born damage to 1 million other homes. Adolph and gloves from my moth- a fine way to measure out life as meals Jan. 4, 1921, in North London. He finished Hitler decided not to send ground troops into er’s coat closet. As the sky are often shared with other people. secondary school around age 14 and enlisted England due to the Royal Air Force resistance darkens and the sidewalk It will take me an hour to fill in all the in the British Air Force around age 16. and then began his invasion into Russia. turns to ice, we know our blanks in my new appointment book. I’ll He was chosen as a pilot in the Royal Air Ira received numerous awards but chose snow day has come to an take out the names of people who are no Force as he was a very good student. He not to keep them or even his uniform because end. When I look back longer here and I’ll miss them. I’ll write trained to fly in six weeks as there was such he was told by his father he has no right to on these early childhood new addresses in ink and chide myself a demand for pilots as the Germans had be honored by anyone for doing his job as a years, everything I saw and for being unable to remember telephone just occupied France and Churchill expected British pilot. Ira remembered the day The touched tingled with a joy numbers or zip codes. I’ll copy birth- Britain to be next. The Battle of Britain began United States entered the war as he and all that I lost as I aged, because days, travel plans, social events and July 10, 1940 and lasted 3 1/2 months. the British citizens knew victory would then my eyes grew accustomed appointments on to the thin paper. Then As the Battle of Britain had begun, Ira flew be achieved. Ira has been a proud American to seeing miracles. I’ll flip through the pages, pleased with numerous defensive missions over England citizen for the last 50 years. He realizes how As children we felt truly how many are blank and imagine the shooting down 11 Lufftwaffe BF109 fighter fortunate he is to have survived the war. alive, as every moment New Year in all its possibilities. planes with his British Spitfire fighter. The There are less than 100 Royal Air Force Pilots was special. Even the worst Spitfire was a single seat, single engine plane alive today out of about 3,000 from World War of childhoods have their that required him to aim his plane at the II. scared spaces. So, next time enemy and shoot. He was once shot down Eric Spahl you are watching snow- over England where he parachuted down Dudley flakes passing by your into an apple orchard. He remembers a farm- morning window, and your children are getting ready Longmeadow political statement is ‘ignorant’ to play outside…know you have been given a great gift. it took you to write this fantasy letter to do To the Editor: some actual research you would see how Concetta Falcone-Codding In response to the person posting that the wrong your statements are. is a freelance writer from situation in Longmeadow Estates is purely Our agenda is and always has been people’s Killingly and author of “The political — this is the most ignorant state- health and the environment. What is yours? Lonely Nest.” She can be ment I have ever read. Please sign your name reached at concettafalcone- so that I may personally educate you. Steven Verrilli [email protected]. I am a Republican. Political party has noth- Pomfret ing to do with this. If you spent half the time

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Though Antique New Year’s resolutions horses are no longer outside local churches, the tradition remains to this day” (Tournament of Roses). items they’ve been left and know This may seem funny to you, but new booklists offer me nothing about. If you sell the col- inspiration – a tool. Yes, the power of books always encourag- lection instead of bequeathing es me to explore new worlds, to learn something new, and to it to someone it may help you share the ideas with others. This time of year we get the “best in a number of ways. The cash of” book lists from 2016. We also get the “what to watch for” in Courtesy photo can be helpful with your current 2017. Each week at the bookstore where I work, generally on expenses, may be used for that A few of the estate jewelry gold rings in our Jan. 26 Tuesdays, we get a shipment of all the new titles. There’s some- trip you’ve wanted to take, could thing invigorating about the new stacks on the “Just Arrived” auction. allow you to purchase something book table at the front of the store. One of the tasks I have each you need or want, or may gener- For those of you making New Year’s resolutions ate cash that you can share with week at the bookstore is to craft a “New Release” display in you are taking part in a practice that dates back your family or allow you to leave Antiques, the front window of the store. What’s on your eco-book list for 4,000 years ago to the ancient Babylonians. liquid assets to your heirs. this year? Here are some ecology/nature titles from a “Best The History Channel states that they were the Although this isn’t usually on Collectibles of 2016” book list – check them out: The Unnatural World by first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the peoples’ resolution lists getting David Biello; The Hidden Lives of Trees by Peter Wohlleben; New Year. The practice took place again under an appraisal of your collection & Estates Lab Girl by Hope Jahren; The Wasp That Brainwashed the Julius Caesar’s reign when Jan. 1 was established for insurance purposes may give Caterpillar by Matt Simon; Urban Forests by Jill Jonnes; The as the start of the New Year in 46 B.C. you some piece of mind in 2017. WAYNE TUISKULA Hour of Land: A Personal Topography of America’s National Some of the most common resolutions are self An appraisal by an accredited Parks by Terry Tempest Williams; Half-Earth by Edward O. help measures like losing weight, getting fit, or quit- appraiser is best in the event of ting smoking. Getting out of debt is often on peoples’ Wilson; How Did We Get Into This Mess by George Monbiot; damage or loss. If an appraisal isn’t in your budget On Trails: An Exploration by Robert Moor. lists. Your antiques may not help you with getting there are some things you can still do to protect in shape or giving up smoking but they may help I went for a walk in the woods on New Year s Day – reflect- your collection. You can take pictures of your items. ing about the last year, and how I want to incorporate more you pay your financial issues. Better still is a making a video where you film your Antique prices can be like the stock market. Some collection and describe each piece. Make sure you outdoor time into 2017. For most of us, it snowed on New objects rise in value and others drop. Jewelry and keep a copy in a safe place outside of your home in Year’s Eve, bringing some white color to our frozen land- coin prices increased when gold and silver prices case you ever need it. scape. On my walk, I found ferns and moss that had sprung spiked in the early 2010’s. On the other hand, some If your resolution is to buy instead of sell, the Jan. out of the crusty snow. I like to look at this greenery as a sign antique prices have fallen. The radios we auctioned 26 live auction in Worcester contains a wide vari- of resilience and prosperity in this cold-weathered season. in the major fall antique radio auctions had dropped ety of items from multiple estates with additional One of the photos I took accompanies this column. from their peak several years ago. Despite this, the pickups of more items still scheduled. The Athol What newness are you finding this year? What are you look- quality of the collection drew buyers from across American Legion Post will host an appraisal event ing for? What signs of hope, resilience, community, wonder, the country and we were able to sell them above the where I’ll be on Jan. 14. I’ll also be lecturing at the auctions estimates. good deeds, eco-actions will you find in nature, in science, in Greendale YMCA Retired Men’s Club on March 1st you? Happy New Year! No matter whether your collection has risen and teaching my night class on antiques at Bay Pay in value or dropped, selling your collection may in Charlton on March 6. See www.centralmassauc- benefit you in several ways. You typically know Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and holds a master’s tions.com for more information on these and other degree in Environmental Education from Antioch University the most about your collection and can share that upcoming events. New England and a B.A. in English from Bates College. She information when you sell it. I have had a number Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Auctioneer/ of people tell me that they want to sell their items Appraiser Central Mass Auctions for Antique specializes in conservation and recycling initiatives. because future heirs won’t appreciate them and Auctions, Estate Sales and Appraisal Services www. their collections may be thrown away or end up in a centralmassauctions.com (508-612-6111), info@cen- yard sale. Many heirs also don’t want the burden of tralmassauctions.com. having to sort through antiques in an estate full of A10 • Friday, January 6, 2017 Villager Newspapers Putnam High hosts 16th annual Clipper Classic tournament

Charlie Lentz photos

PUTNAM — Basketball fans flocked to Putnam High School when it played host to the 16th annual Clipper Classic basketball tournament on Dec. 26 and Dec. 27. Tourtellotte Memorial, Killingly High, Putnam High, and Windham Tech competed in the girls division. Killingly High, Putnam High, Tourtellotte Memorial, and Ellis Tech competed in the boys division. Killingly defeated Putnam 65-37 to claim the girls tourney championship.

Colby Livingston, left, and John Espinosa

Justin St. Martin, left, and Jahsun Vidal

From left, Emily St. Martin, Abby St. Martin, Joe Espinosa, Kathy Espinosa, and Amy Beth St. Martin

Front row, from left, Sean Gray, Alex Hutchins, and Laylah Chavez. Back row, from left, Nadine Gray, Missy McKeon, and Tara Hutchins

Kevin Tata, left, and Tyler Lefebvre

From left, Father John O’Neill, and Bob and Cynthia Aulie

From left, Eryka Kittrell, Selena Cordero, and Savannah Kruger Heidi Bennett, left, and Courtney Willison

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V­ illager Newspapers Friday, January 6, 2017 • A11 Rosebrooks family receives medals earned by patriarch share much about his I’m from, and I really The medals awarded to said he was honored to Generation are pretty ROSEBROOKS time in World War II with didn’t have any infor- the family included the share his name with his tight lipped about their continued from page A1­­­ his family or those clos- mation. Dad never talk- Bronze Star Medal, a grandfather and called service, helping kind of it’s the accomplishments est to him — not uncom- ed about the war and we Purple Heart, a World Earl Rosebrooks Sr. an unearth some of the sto- of the family patriarch, mon for members of his had a few of the original War II Victory Medal, “amazing” human being. ries behind the medals Earl Rosebrooks Sr., that generation. While the medals but not the whole a European-African- “It’s a great honor is really very special,” took center stage on Dec. Rosebrooks family did collection. Now we do. I Middle Eastern Campaign and I’m so proud to be Courtney said about the 14 as the family honored have several medals their had seen Congressman Medal with two Bronze named after him,” the Dec. 14 presentation. his legacy and service to patriarch had earned, it Courtney presenting Stars and one Silver younger Earl Rosebrooks “You can see it on some his country with the pre- was Rosebrooks’ son, medals to other veterans Star and Arrowhead, an said. “The stuff he did of the faces of the fam- sentation of a collection Nathan, who sought so I just sent him a let- Honorable Service Label was amazing and true to ily members here that of medals Rosebrooks more information about ter and asked if we could “Ruptured Duck” Button, most of his generation he Earl’s services, starting earned during World his father’s service and get some information. a Marksman Badge with didn’t talk about it a lot. in North Africa all the War II. how he earned these Shortly afterward I got a a Rifle Bar, and a Driver This research and going way to the Battle of the The living members of medals. This resulted in phone call from his office and Mechanic Badge. back to see where he was Bulge, that’s what mov- the family, including Earl not only details about and they took it from Rosebrooks’ other and why he earned these ies are made out of. It’s Rosebrooks Sr.’s sons, his father, but also the there. We got a lot more son, and Nathan’s broth- medals really enlightens something that will have Nathan and Wayne, and presentation of a full col- information. We knew er, Wayne, said it was a us to what they went an impact on multiple his grandchildren, gath- lection of earned medals about a few of the medals, great honor to receive his through and what they generations and on the ered in the Thompson through Courtney’s vet- but we didn’t know a lot father’s medals with the did. I couldn’t be prouder community. Eastern Town Hall on Dec. 14, eran’s program with a of the circumstances. We rest of his family and it of him.” Connecticut has the where Congressman Joe framed display, and even knew they were there, was enlightening to learn Courtney, who spent highest concentration of Courtney presented the a list of each medal and but we didn’t know how more about his father’s a great deal of time and veterans in the state of family with a full collec- its meaning, passed to the he earned them.” service and accomplish- effort in 2016 award- Connecticut and these tion of medals awarded family for future genera- Earl Rosebrooks Sr. ments. ing medals to veterans are all folks from differ- to Rosebrooks following tions to admire. served as a U.S. Army “A lot of the soldiers across northeastern ent eras and conflicts that World War II and shared “This is pretty satisfy- Tech Corporal from came back and never said Connecticut that had have amazing stories to details about the veter- ing,” Nathan Rosebrooks 1942 until 1945 in the 1st a word about it. We heard gone unclaimed or unrec- tell. To be able to help tell ans service and what he told The Villager about Engineering Combat very little from our dad,” ognized, said the latest those stories is a great did to receive the medals. receiving his father’s Battalion, and participat- Wayne Rosebrooks said. ceremony was just one honor.” Rosebrooks Sr. died medals. “I approached ed in conflicts in Tunisia, “It is very satisfying to more honor he continued in 1968 at the age of 52 Congressman Courtney Sicily, Normandy, North see this and I’m touched to work towards present- Jason Bleau may be after a battle with cancer, simply asking about France, Rhineland, by this whole thing. It’s ing veterans with the reached at 508-909-4129, or taking with him much information. There was a Ardennes, and Central good to know what he medals and awards they by e-mail at jason@stone- of the information about book being written about Europe with his high- actually did in the ser- have earned and deserve. bridgepress.com. his service, as he didn’t the veterans up in Oxford, light performance being vice.” “Because a lot of the Mass., which is where in the Battle of the Bulge. Earl Rosebrooks Jr. members of the Greatest Local school sees success in Toy for Tots fundraiser

also lent a hand in filling the this idea. It was really nice TOY DRIVE two cruisers, which was actu- to have the students involved continued from page A1­­­ ally well above the original with it too. That was a last expectations of the fundraiser minute idea we had and we had where they wrote what their according to Divine. our computer teacher record it superpower was on it,” Divine Tine Chahanovich, the first so at our Christmas assembly said. “In order the dress down year principal of KMS, said the community can see what the teachers donated money or she was proud to see the fund- we did.” a toy and we used the money to raiser become such a success. Heidi Divine added that buy toys to donate to the Toys She thanked the teachers and the initiative wasn’t just a for Tots drive at Troop D. The students for their involvement learning experience for her cruisers came down the next and said it was a pleasure to students. While shopping for week and we stuffed two cruis- be a part of such a great cause, toys with the money the school ers full of toys.” which she believes is just one raised she brought along her The staff at Killingly more example of what makes own child who learned a valu- Memorial School also present- northeastern Connecticut so able lesson about giving back ed a Superman plaque to offi- great. to those less fortunate in their cers recognizing them as local “I’m really proud of our local community. heroes who help their com- school. We all came togeth- munity every day in the same Courtesy photo er to help the community Jason Bleau may be reached way that comic book heroes that supports us so much,” at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at Staff and students from Killingly Memorial School kick started the local help protect their own com- Chahanovich said. “I was real- [email protected]. Toys for Tots collection by Troop D, presenting “local heroes” with two munities. Students from KMS ly excited about supporting cruisers full of toys for the annual campaign on Dec. 9.

St., A12 • Friday, January 6, 2017 Villager Newspapers Jade Garden offers up fresh takes on Chinese classics

Marketplace,” and before Jade Garden also offers JADE that it was called “The daily lunch and dinner spe- continued from page A1­­­ Quarterback.” cials, as well as a kid menu. Lin insists on the food Lin also keeps vegetarian from. We didn’t care where being served hot and fresh and gluten free choices we went, New York, New on a consistent basis at available at Jade Garden, Jersey, or Connecticut. Jade Garden. even though those dishes Courtesy photos We just wanted to open a “First rule, number one, are not ordered very often. The Killingly High School chorus sings carols restaurant,” Lin said. is that food is fresh,” Lin Lin said that the food at Killingly’s Tree of Life Ceremony at Davis After working in New said, explaining the reason served in Chinese restau- Park. York, the couple relocat- why Jade Garden does not rants here is “totally dif- ed to Norwich, where they serve their food buffet style. ferent” than the way those At right: Ella, left, and Lilah Dunn, of continued working in the “We don’t want to start a dishes are typical made in Danielson, sing carols in front of Killingly’s restaurant industry. buffet, it is more difficult; China. Jade Garden’s food ceremonial Tree of Life at Davis Park. “I’ve owned Jade Garden you have to keep the pans is a modern interpretation for almost two years, I full all the time, and the of classic dishes originating bought it in January 2015,” food must always be fresh.” in China. DKH Tree of Life nets $26K he said. “The former owner, There is also a much larg- Alcohol is also served Bill Chung, retired, and he er cost factor involved in at Jade Garden, including for hospice was a friend of mine, and he serving a buffet. However, exotic drinks and beverag- told me he wanted to sell his the extensive menu choices es. PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare’s 27th annual Tree of Life Ceremony, business and asked me if I at Jade Garden make up Jade Garden of Putnam held Sunday, Dec. 4, at 10 locations across northeast Connecticut, has raised was interested.” more than $26,000 to support hospice and palliative care services in the for not having a buffet. Lin offers dining and takeout Lin is very happy with region. explained: “The combina- to Putnam. The restaurant the success he has had in Each December, communities throughout Northeast Connecticut come tion dinners are the best is located at 319 Kennedy Putnam with Jade Garden, together to remember and honor their loved ones through a symbol of light. choice and that’s what most Drive in Putnam. Their and plans to stay here. The purchase of memorial lights on each community’s Tree of Life benefits people want.” phone number is 860-928- Chung still stays in touch the wonderful work done by Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern The combination dinners 5351 and their website is with Lin, and sometimes Connecticut to enhance the lives of seriously and terminally ill patients and offer different combinations jadegardenfoodct.com stops by the restaurant to their families. of different dishes such (their complete menu can have dinner and give Lin “This event is such a special one for so many, as they honor loved ones who as beef teriyaki, chicken be found on their website). any advice or help that he are fighting a serious illness or remember loved ones lost. It’s very moving wings, crab Rangoon, roast Their hours are Sunday may need with the business. to see people come together to share in that experience during the holiday pork chow mein, Szechuan through Thursday 11 a.m. “Bill and his wife some- season each and every year and we’re so grateful for the support that’s pro- spiced chicken or beef, egg- to 9:30 p.m. On Friday and times come in, he is a good vided to our hospice and palliative care program in the process. It’s just a rolls, and much more, thus Saturday they are open 11 friend of mine,” Lin said. wonderful event that really serves to highlight how our community cares for giving patrons the oppor- a.m. to 10:30 p.m. All major one another, not only family and friends but also neighbors in need,” said The Kennedy Drive tunity to try three or four credit cards are accepted. DKH Director of Development Kristen Willis. restaurant location has a different foods for one meal, Ceremonies were held in the towns of Brooklyn, Canterbury, Killingly, long history in Putnam. at a very affordable price. Teri Stohlberg may be Griswold, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Sterling, Thompson and Woodstock. It has been Jade Garden Lin said: “The Pu Pu reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. Activities at each location included holiday-themed musical entertainment since 1984. Before it was a Platter is also very popular. 105, or by e-mail at teri@vil- by local school and senior citizen choruses and the sharing of personal stories Chinese restaurant, it was Crab Rangoon and beef teri- lagernewspapers.com. about the impact of hospice and palliative care on the lives of those served, a restaurant called “The yaki are also very popular.” culminating with the lighting of the ceremonial Tree of Life. More informa- tion about the event can be found at www.daykimball.org/TreeOfLife.

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PUTNAM — Think of it as a really hard, really important job interview. It has to be, because this job lasts for life. Recently, 16-year-old Richard L. LaBonte, Jr., successfully finished his interview. This means the young man from Pomfret is Troop 21’s brand-new Eagle Scout. “I learned from being in Scouts how to talk to people and to try new things,” LaBonte said, smiling, as he emerged from his Eagle Scout Board of Review, which was held Wednesday evening, December 21, at the St. Mary Church of the Visitation Parish Center in Putnam. LaBonte is the elected Scout in charge, called the senior patrol leader, of Troop 21, which is chartered by, and operated from, the church. Troop 21’s new Eagle Scout, the son of Richard, Sr., and Vikkii LaBonte, has indeed tried many “new things” since he became a Scout in 2011 — camping, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, swim- ming, rappelling, astronomy and the Photo courtesy Peter A. Lombardo host of other activities that Scouts do. Putnam’s Troop 21 Senior Patrol Leader Add to that earning 21 merit badges, Richard L. Labonte, Jr., rappels down the holding a responsible leadership posi- Photo courtesy John D. Ryan 40-foot climbing wall at Connecticut Rivers tion in Troop 21 for most of the last five Council’s Camp Mattatuck, in Plymouth, years and performing plenty of commu- In November, Putnam’s Troop 21 Senior Patrol Leader Richard L. Labonte, Jr., led his troop at a service project to help to serve Thanksgiving dinner to disabled clients of the John Dempsey during Troop 21’s summer camp week in nity service along the way, and you get July. the 350 or so requirements LaBonte had Center, at the at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 in Putnam. to complete in order to earn Scouting’s For his service project, beginning highest rank. last March, LaBonte spent over four After a Troop 21 Scout has completed months leading a group of 16 Scouts the requirements for the rank of Eagle, and adult volunteers who demolished he must be reviewed and passed by a the old, decrepit, 40-foot, wooden foot- combined Eagle Scout Board of Review, bridge and assembled and stained a made up of adult leaders from Troop 21 new one spanning Creamery Brook at and the Nipmuck District of the East Brooklyn’s Donald Francis Recreation Hartford-based Connecticut Rivers Park on Route 6. LaBonte and his crew Council of the Boy Scouts of America. finished the bridge in July. Counting the time needed to fill out the Nationwide, the Boy Scouts of paperwork, LaBonte’s board of review America’s national office in Irving, took just under an hour. Texas, said that in 2015 a total of “I learned (from being a Scout) that 8,503,337 hours were spent working when you’re the leader, everyone looks on Eagle Scout service projects. That up to you to make the right choice,” averaged out to over 150 hours each. LaBonte said shortly afterwards. LaBonte and his crew beat that number, Indeed, the Boy Scouts of America however, putting in a total of almost 200 requires that an Eagle Scout candidate hours overall. show his leadership by planning and In addition to a service project, an leading others in successfully complet- Eagle Scout candidate must earn a total ing a significant service project to ben- of 21 required and elective merit badg- efit the candidate’s school, church or es. LaBonte has 22. The required badges community. Historically, the service cover various subjects, such as citizen- project requirement was added 50 years ship, camping, the environment, family Photo courtesy Vikkii LaBonte ago, in 1966. A service project was not life, cooking, first aid, swimming, phys- required until then. ical fitness, communication, emergen- Putnam’s Troop 21 Senior Patrol Leader Richard L. Labonte, Jr., is pictured here hammering cy preparedness and financial manage- a nail during his Eagle Scout Service Project, while Scoutmaster Peter A. Lombardo looks on. ment. LaBonte, a junior at H. H. Ellis Technical High School in Danielson, Ford, first man on the moon Neil famous, but that’s not the point. where he studies electronics, has also Armstrong, movie producer Steven “Richard has come so far and done earned elective merit badges in astron- Spielberg and Wal-Mart founder Sam so well in his five years with Troop 21,” omy, fishing, electricity and chess, Walton. Lombardo said. “He’s set himself up among others. Troop 21 Scoutmaster Peter A. with a great foundation to succeed in Going back over a century, in June Lomabrdo, of Putnam, said new Eagle life. I’m so proud of him.” of 1911 the new Boy Scout Handbook Scout Richard LaBonte may never be unveiled the new “Wolf Scout Award” as the highest rank a Scout could earn, which he could get by earning a total of 21 required and elective merit badges. However, it was never given out under that name. The name was changed to the “Eagle Scout Award” two months later. Since then, from 1912 through 2015, about two-and-a-quarter million Scouts have earned the Eagle Scout rank. The first Eagle Scout, Arthur Rose Eldred, was a member of Troop 1 in Oceanside, Long Island, New York. Eldred earned the award in August of 1912, at the age of 17. In 2015, 54,366 Scouts earned the Eagle rank, the fourth-largest annu- al class in history. Of that number, Photo courtesy Peter A. Lombardo 663 were from Connecticut. Since 1912, In October, Putnam’s Troop 21 Senior Patrol about four percent of all Boy Scouts Courtesy photo Leader Richard L. Labonte, Jr., led his troop have become Eagle Scouts, while just over six-and-a-half percent of all Scouts Members of The Woodstock Academy Unified Sports program display their Special to the summit of Mt. Monadnock, in New Olympics Unified Champion School banner with Headmaster Christopher Sandford (far Hampshire. He’s shown here resting at the earned the Eagle Scout rank in 2015. Famous Eagle Scouts include, among right), Director of Athletics Aaron Patterson (far left), coach Yori Ayotte (third from left), top of the mountain, shortly before he led the and team manager Robin Smith (second from right). other Scouts back down. too many to mention, President Gerald Casto named ‘Principal for a WA named 2017 Unified Champion Banner School WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Academy’s Unified Sports program has Day’ at TMS been named a 2017 Unified Champion Banner School by Special Olympics International. The Academy was recognized on Friday, Dec. 9, at the Unified THOMPSON — As Thompson Middle Leadership Summit at Aetna in Hartford. School’s “Principal for a Day,” fifth Special Olympics Connecticut and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic grader Alexys Casto got to make one Conference (CIAC) combined to make Connecticut one of the first states in the rule for the day — all students were country to participate in the Banner Unified Champion School program. allowed to chew gum in class. “I am very proud of our athletes and coaches for the hard work that they have Alexys was selected to be Principal put in to make our Unified Sports program a model for others to follow,” said for the Day through a Positive Behavior WA Athletics Director Aaron Patterson. “We are thankful to be recognized for Interventions and Support (PBIS) draw- our efforts. Our Unified Sports team has brought value and joy to our institu- ing open to all students in the school. tion and it has helped create a culture of acceptance. We are truly blessed to PBIS is a proactive approach to have this program at our school.” establishing behavioral supports and a According to the CIAC, to qualify for recognition, a Banner Unified Champion social culture that enables all students School must: have Unified Sports team(s) that participate(s) in at least two in a school to achieve social, emotional, sports seasons; demonstrate Inclusive Youth Leadership; demonstrate Whole and academic success. School Engagement; and ensure sustainability. As “Principal for the Day,” Alexys Schools honored receive a large banner that reads “Special Olympics Unified shadowed the principal, Chris Scott, Champion School” and a sticker for that given year. The banners also include and assistant principal, Larry Prentiss, open space for future year stickers. throughout the day. She received her The Woodstock Academy has three unified sports seasons involving 11 uni- very own school badge, toured the Courtesy photo fied sports athletes and more than 60 partners that help throughout the year. building and met with the finance The Academy offers indoor soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and director and representatives from the Thompson Middle School fifth grader kickball and bowling in the spring. business office, tech department and Alexys Casto, the “Principal for a Day,” Under the direction of coach Yori Ayotte, the program has grown tremen- superintendent’s office. with Principal Chris Scott. dously over the past six years. Alexys also performed classroom “We have grown to the point we don’t have to explain what ‘Unified’ means,” walkthroughs and acknowledged positive behaviors by giving out Tiger said Ayotte. “The program exists for students with disabilities; however, it Tickets. She also provided support during lunch duty. is so empowering that many student leaders reach out to create an accepting Tiger Tickets are given out to acknowledge positive behaviors. Students community. I’m extremely proud and grateful for this community where con- collect and use the Tiger Tickets to purchase items from the PTO cart or enter necting with different populations is a ‘cool’ thing. For the students with dis- a variety of raffles with prizes such as Jam of the Day, VIP lunch, VIP Gym abilities, memories from unified sports are something that will last for the rest and Principal for the Day. More than 160 Tiger Tickets were collected for the of their lives. They embrace the friendships they develop. For the partners, they Principal for the Day drawing and Alexys was selected. learn how to be patient and to accept others. It’s extremely rewarding and it’s Alexys said being granted access to those areas usually off-limits taught her a great opportunity for them to build self-confidence and leadership. They are a lot. bringing their friends to the team and spreading this positive phenomenon at “I liked going to the basement and learning about the school history,” she The Woodstock Academy. It’s a win-win situation for everybody, and it changes said. “The area for the old track and the old basketball court is now just for the culture of the entire school.” storage.” In addition to the Banner Unified Champion School program, CIAC Special “I liked meeting the different people instead of going to class,” she continued. Olympics launched a new program called Youth Council this year in an effort ”I liked going to the high school.” to develop student leaders for Unified Sports/Special Olympics. The Academy Alexys finished with a greater appreciation of an educator’s average day. is proud that juniors Erica Frost (Brooklyn), junior partner, and Mya Deshaw “Just shadowing for one day, I was very tired from all of the walking,” she (Woodstock), junior athlete, have been selected as members and will work as said. “But it was a great experience.” ambassadors for The Academy. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, January 6, 2017 • A15 Thompson Congregational Church damaged extensively by blaze FIRE As of his interview with The continued from page A1­­­ Villager on Jan. 2, Beausoleil said there had not been any told The Villager that the cause talks between the town and the of the blaze was determined members of the church as to how the community can help to be an accidental electrical with the rebuilding process, issue and that the fire started likely because the fire was still from the basement and worked so fresh in everyone’s minds. its way up into the main build- Those talks could, and likely ing. will, take place in the months “There was a failure of the to come. electrical system in the base- Beausoleil, a longtime volun- ment,” said Hayes. “It started teer with the Quinebaug Fire in the basement level below the Department, said he was high- sanctuary, just below the alter, ly impressed by the hard work and it burnt upwards. It burnt everyone put in on the scene to the outside wall and then made get the situation under control. its way up through the roof. The “I have to compliment the vol- building official [Lee Post] and I unteers and personnel that we did meet the day of the fire. He have in this town. Considering doesn’t seem to think it’s a total the time of the night and weath- loss. There is extensive damage er conditions at that time and and it will take a lot of work to how congested it is in that area bring it back to what it was, but of town they all did an appro- I think they will be able to do priately great job. They did it Photos courtesy Valentine Iamartino that at some point.” by the book and to stop it as Officials from the church Flames billow from the rear of the Thompson Congregational Church on the night of Dec. 29 as firefighters well as they did and minimize worked to control the blaze that broke out due to an electrical issue in the church’s basement. have indicated that the building the damage is a tribute to how was not insured for fire damage well our volunteers are trained building, starting with smoke dent. Hayes walked through the Thompson Hill. We should all due to cutbacks in expenses, and prepared to respond to the billowing from the vent above building after the flames were extend our utmost gratitude to and Hayes said the last inspec- needs of the town,” the first the sacristy area in the back put down and said it was a hard each and every fire department tion of the building that he was selectman said. side of the building. From there sight to see. that contributed their men and aware of dates back around five Valentine Iamartino, who she said the smoke only got “Once the fire’s knocked equipment to fight this fire. I years ago, when the building lives a short walking dis- worse, the emergency response down and you get to go in there remain optimistic for this par- hosted a daycare and, at that tance from the Thompson presence got bigger, and the and look around and you see ish and their ability to unite time, the building was well Congregational Church, saw flames got higher. the history that was in the place and find a way to rebuild and within building requirements. everything first hand, and she “How quick things started to and how it was put together in restore their beautiful church Considering the church’s looked on while first respond- change in front of our eyes. Our the 1800’s and how it was put and hope that should they reach classic image and connection ers pumped water into a church thoughts went from this being a together, it certainly does affect out for help, the communities to Thompson history, it’s no she and others in the town have minor incident for smoke inside you differently,” Hayes said. that surround them will con- surprise that the fire left many long seen as a symbol of their the building to a full-fledged For Iamartino, her thoughts tribute to the cause of bringing in shock. Bystanders watched community. In correspondence multi-alarm fire. Both my son turned to those who are most this beautiful structure back to helplessly in the late night and with The Villager, Iamartino and I were amazed at how quick personally impacted the flames. its glory.” early morning hours hoping for said she was made aware of the local firemen arrived and how Historians who call the church The Thompson the best, and while the building situation at around 10 p.m., the they set a coordinated plan into a symbol of the community, Congregational Church fire is still stands, the damage done same time emergency person- action. From the vantage point parishioners without a place only the latest in a growing list has left a lasting impression on nel, and made the walk to the where we were standing, we to worship, and the town as of fires throughout local com- many. church with her son where they could see everything taking a whole that saw one of it’s munities over the last few weeks Thompson First Selectman saw the scene unfold. place at both the front and back most iconic landmarks nearly and is the second major church Ken Beausoleil, who said he “Two of the first to arrive on side of the church,” Iamartino destroyed by a situation few fire in the last three years reported to the scene with fire scene, we initially saw a cou- said. “I could not imagine hav- could have ever predicted. with the First Congregational crews, said he knew when the ple of trucks and a few fire- ing that iconic building no lon- “The parishioners of this Church of Pomfret leveled in call came in that it wouldn’t be men entering the backside of ger standing to greet me as I church as well as the residents a blaze in 2013. However, the a good night in Thompson. the building, Shortly after, a made my way home daily past of the town of Thompson should Pomfret church not only per- “When I heard the call and few more were noticeably can- the Thompson Common nor lis- feel indebted to all the area first severed, but grew as a congre- location and they started ask- vassing the perimeter of the ten to the clock chimes or music responders who collectively gation as a result of their set- ing for mutual aid for towers church trying to assess what played daily or during most came together to battle this back. It stands to reason that to fight the fire I knew it wasn’t was causing the alarm to go holiday season throughout the church fire. These brave and the members of the Thompson good,” Beausoleil said. “Having off. At that time, there was no year. I also gave thought to all courageous souls fought ele- Congregational Church will grown up in town and knowing apparent smoke visible. The the parishioners who started ments and obstacles to save one also grow from their own trag- its significance on the hill from one thing that was noticeable the church and used it to sup- of northeastern Connecticut’s edy and work towards and a historical aspect and remem- was the red light on the side of port their religious beliefs over most recognizable and beloved brighter future for their church bering the fire about 25 years the building that was flashing, the years.” landmarks,” Iamartino said. and their faith even in the face ago [that damaged the steeple] indicating something triggered You’d be hard pressed to find “All who live in the area or of adversity. and how much it cost to get the interior fire alarm.” someone who was not personal- come back to visit would be lost Jason Bleau may be reached that replaced, I knew it would Iamartino said her and her ly affected by the damage that should this iconic structure no at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at be devastating for that section son watched as the active fire was left behind from the inci- longer grace the landscape on [email protected]. of town.” began to take its toll on the

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Or email kdrr@aol. ing hell with them as usual.” favorites: • In the year ahead, May we hint to be entered into a random com. -Mark Twain • A toast to the three great “May all your troubles last as American birds: May you long as your New Year’s resolu- always have an eagle in your academy and asked them to help the Putnam tions!” -Joey Adams pocket, a chicken on your Regional Interact Club with its fundraising mis- “Good resolutions are simply table, and Wild Turkey in sion. Co-Chairman of the Putnam Interact Club, Roberta Rocchetti, said the students members of the club, with their classmates and friends, have JOSLIN HONORED WITH been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army since 1997. QUILT OF VALOR She said they have raised more than $180,000 over the years. “We are the only source of rev- Courtesy photo enue for the local Salvation Army office,” she said. KILLINGLY — Vietnam Veteran Alan Joslin, of Putnam, Co-Chairman Monique Mailloux said that there were 102 students taking part this year. is wrapped in his new Quilt of Valor at the RSVP Veterans Courtesy photo Coffeehouse in Killingly last month. Joslin was awarded Adults that helped included Mike Rocchetti Emily Ross and Evan Wood of Woodstock Academy ring plus Rotarians Jonathan Trembly, Deb Hoft, the quilt at the Coffeehouse’s annual holiday celebration. the bells at Walmart on Dec. 17. Marc Archambault (club president), Mailloux The quilt was presented by Nora Gibbs representing the and Rocchetti. group Pomfret’s Rocchetti said students came from in Stitches. The Students ‘ring’ in big donations Marianapolis, The Woodstock Academy and mission of the Woodstock public schools, Putnam High School, Quilts of Valor PUTNAM — Even the snow. Even the ice. Putnam Science Academy and Killingly High Foundation is Nothing could keep a determined group of young School. Adults from Ashford school and the to cover service people from ringing the bells to raise money for Putnam Rotary Cub took part. members and vet- the local Salvation Army office. And when all the “It is truly a community project,” Rocchetti erans touched by bell ringing was done for the season, volunteers said. war with comfort- had raised $7,593.74. She added that the bell ringing starts the ing and healing With a stack of empty hot beverage cups at Friday following Thanksgiving and is conducted Quilts of Valor. It their feet, Emily Ross and Evan Wood, both each Saturday thereafter including the morning says to the veter- freshmen at The Woodstock Academy, stood of Christmas Eve, totaling five weekends. an, “Thank you grinning, ringing the bells at the Putnam Ross estimated that every other person walk- for your service, Walmart entrance. ing by the famous red kettle donated. sacrifice and “It’s been fun — a little cold though,” said Ross. She said she especially enjoyed watching the valor” in serv- Wood said both he and Ross are members of the children donate. The funniest donation attempt ing our nation in Sparrow Club at the academy. The community was a little girl who tried to put a dollar bill, kept combat. service coordinator at the academy, Amanda flat, into the small slot in the top of the kettle. Rice, emailed members of service clubs at the “I had to show her how to fold it so it would fit,” Ross added. A16 • Friday, January 6, 2017 Villager Newspapers Amarante’s Winter Wonderland lights up the holidays

KILLINGLY — Amarante’s Winter Wonderland continues to grow as one of the most cherished local holiday tra- ditions in northeastern Connecticut. Thousands of lights and countless deco- rations make up the annual walking trail that has become the modern version of Whipple’s Chapel. With everything from blowup ornaments, decorated build- ings, and sparkling lights to glowing snowflakes, traditional holiday décor, and even appearances from Santa him- self, Amarante’s Winter Wonderland is quickly becoming the must-see lighted display of the holidays and looks to only continue to add on to its growing reputa- tion in the future.

As is done every year, this special tree and its Jason Bleau photos partnered angels displays were included in the The Make A Wish Foundation truck parked itself at Amarante’s Winter Wonderland and was 2016 Winter Wonderland as a tribute to those one of several beneficiaries of donations made by visitors to the event throughout the holiday battling cancer. It was lit up in a delightful season. shade of pink.

The Amarante house was all lit up throughout the holiday season with so many lights that Clark Griswold would be jealous.

Above: Thousands and thousands of lights were strung up on trees, trail markers, buildings and more making for a magical display of Christmas cheer.

Always a staple of Amarante’s Winter Wonderland, the inflatable snowmen made their debut in 2014.

It wouldn’t be a Christmas display without a Santa and reindeer dec- oration!

At left: One of the newest additions to Amarante’s Winter Wonderland, this “Elf on a Shelf” inflatable decoration continued the expansion of the trail in 2016.

At right: The Amarantes always add a nice bit of color to the play- scape at their home with Christmas lights and snowflake decorations adoring the structure in 2016.

NOTEBOOK Psychology Professor James Diller and lower than a B for the fall 2016 term. continued from page A7­­­ Wendi Everton, Bober’s research proj- Melissa Browne, of Pomfret, from the POMFRET — The following students ect was titled “Music and its Relation Class of 2017 were named to the Fall 2016 Honors List Gabrielle Reynolds, ‘17, of Dayville to Performance” and “Extraversion in Rebecca Bullied, of Pomfret Center, at Pomfret School. Students named to was selected as the recipient of one of Relation to Phone Use and Emotional from the Class of 2017 this list earned a grade point average of the prestigious scholarships. Reynolds’s Intelligence.” Chelsey Castle, of Pomfret Center, 3.330 and received no grade lower than major is Economics and Finance. Among the students who pre- from the Class of 2019 a B- for the fall 2016 term. Halie Poirier, ‘18, of Putnam was sented was Miranda Skaradowski Davis Chase, of Pomfret, from the Samantha Caffrey, of Brooklyn, from selected as the recipient of one of the ‘17 of Thompson, who majors in Class of 2017 the Class of 2018 prestigious scholarships. Poirier’s Psychology. Mentored by Psychology Jake Farrell, of Woodstock, from the Trisha Berk, of Woodstock, from the major is Music. Professor Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, Class of 2018 Class of 2018 Kimberly Fafard, ‘17, of North Skaradowski’s research project was Brandon Griffin, of Pomfret Center, Olivia Kremer, of Pomfret, from the Grosvenordale was selected as the titled “What May Contribute To People from the Class of 2019 Class of 2017 recipient of one of the prestigious schol- Remembering Their Dreams? The asso- Kevin Griffin, of Pomfret Center, Shuonan Peng, of Pomfret, from the arships. Fafard’s major is Business ciations among Interest in Dreams, from the Class of 2017 Class of 2017 Information Systems. Quality of Sleep, Mood Intensity, and Helen Hale, of Pomfret Center, from Matthew Harrington, ‘17, of Dream Recall.” the Class of 2020 POMFRET — The following students Woodstock Valley was selected as the “Research takes classroom experi- David Marshall, of Woodstock, from were named to the Fall 2016 Head of recipient of one of the prestigious schol- ence and applies it to tangible, practi- the Class of 2019 School Scholar Honors list at Pomfret arships. Harrington’s major is Health cal work,” said Psychology Professor John Mooney, of Pomfret Center, School. To achieve this level of distinc- Sciences. Carlos Escoto. “The opportunity to from the Class of 2019 tion, these students earned a grade point Emily John, ‘18, of Woodstock Valley present research as an undergraduate Duun O’Hara, of Woodstock, from the average of at least 4.00 and received no was selected as the recipient of one opens so many doors.” Class of 2018 grade lower than an A-. of the prestigious scholarships. John’s Undergraduate research and creative Teagan O’Hara, of Woodstock, from Colin LeSage, of Brooklyn, from the major is Theatre. activity at Eastern provide opportuni- the Class of 2020 Class of 2018 Ashley Leighton, ‘17, of Woodstock ties for students to work closely with Seoyeon Park, of Pomfret Center, Conan McGannon, of Brooklyn, from was selected as the recipient of one of faculty mentors on research or cre- from the Class of 2017 the Class of 2020 the prestigious scholarships. Leighton’s ative work. Projects are aligned with Bailey Riva, of Woodstock, from the Julie Sullivan, of Brooklyn, from the major is Economics. the mentor’s expertise and designed to Class of 2018 Class of 2017 expose students to professional activi- Kayta Tsemo, of Pomfret, from the Thomas Bergendahl, of Pomfret WILLIMANTIC — Forty-nine exem- ties within a chosen field. Class of 2018 Center, from the Class of 2020 plary psychology students from Eastern Hannah Dean, of Brooklyn, from the Jessica Farrell, of Woodstock, from Connecticut State University presented Class of 2020 the Class of 2020 their research on Dec. 11 at the depart- Pomfret School Anna Mendenhall, of Dayville, from Madison Fisher, of Pomfret, from the ment’s annual Psychological Science the Class of 2019 Class of 2019 Night. POMFRET — The following stu- Abigail Trivella, of Brooklyn, from Sydney Fisher, of Pomfret, from the Among the students who presented dents were named to the Fall 2016 High the Class of 2017 Class of 2017 was Jesse Bober, ‘17, of Woodstock, who Honors list at Pomfret School. Students Alexander Chon-Kang, of Putnam, Vivien Mark, of Woodstock, from the majors in Psychology. Mentored by named to this list earned a grade point from the Class of 2019 Class of 2020 average of 3.670 and received no grade V­ illager Newspapers Friday, January 6, 2017 • A17 eurism/peeping Tom. narcotics and /or synthetic marijuana and was detained without incident. A are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF systematic search by investigators locat- POLICE LOGS Wednesday, Dec. 28 anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 ed approximately 3.4 pounds of mari- Michael Laforce, 26, of 42 Lyon Road, or message the QLTF Facebook page. juana packaged for sale, over 500 grams Editor’s Note: The information con- Woodstock, was charged with driving of concentrated THC (“DABS”), a rifle, tained in these police logs was obtained under the influence of drugs/alcohol; Monday, Jan. 2 shotgun and pistol as well as a digital through either press releases or other failure to keep right on curve/hill/inter- Tylon Collette, 28, of 1 Middle St., scale. As a result, Botting was arrested public documents kept by each police section/railroad crossing. Brooklyn, was charged with possession and transported to Troop D Danielson department, and is considered to be the of narcotics, possession of narcotics with where he was charged with possession of account of police. All subjects are con- THOMPSON intent to sell, two counts of first-degree marijuana, possession of marijuana with sidered innocent until proven guilty in Tuesday, Dec. 13 failure to appear, second degree failure intent to sell, and operating a drug facto- a court of law. If a case is dismissed in Derek Grudzien, 24, of 17 Orchard to appear ry. Botting was processed and released court or the party is found to be innocent, Drive, Thompson, was charged with Arrest Details: On Jan. 2, at approxi- on a $15,000 non-surety bond and is to The Villager, with proper documenta- disorderly conduct: voyeurism/peeping mately 10:30 p.m., members of the Troop appear at GA-11 Danielson on Jan. 3 for tion, will update the log at the request of Tom; third degree assault. D Quality of Life Task Force were con- the aforementioned charges. the arrested party. ducting surveillance at a location in Members of the CT State Police are Thursday, Dec. 22 Danielson. Task force members spotted committed to combating drug activity Kevin Note, 21, of 161 Pompeo Road, Tylon Collette, 28, of Brooklyn, and were in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with STATE POLICE TROOP D Thompson, was charged with failure to aware that he held three active arrest information regarding the illegal sale of appear first degree. warrants for failure to appear. QLTF narcotics and /or synthetic marijuana LOGS Troopers approached Collette and arrest- are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF PUTNAM ed him without incident. Collette was anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 DANIELSON Tuesday, Dec. 13 also in possession of approximately 22.6 or message the QLTF Facebook page. Wednesday, Dec. 7 Jason Michael Link, 37, of 6 Lyons St. grams of both crack cocaine and pow- Jess D. Mechlin, 39, of 82 Reynolds St., Apt. 6, Putnam, was charged with inter- der cocaine. Collette was transported to Danielson, was charged with violation of fering with an officer: non-assaultive. the Troop D Danielson Barracks and PUTNAM POLICE probation/conditional discharge. charged with possession of narcotics, Thursday, Dec. 15 possession of narcotics with intent to DEPARTMENT LOGS Saturday, Dec. 10 Isaiah Snell, 22, of 68 Walnut St., sell, two counts of failure to appear in William Chesters, 28, of 66 Furnace St., Putnam, was charged with failure to the first degree and one count of failure Monday, Dec. 12 Danielson, was charged with violation of respond with infraction. to appear in the second degree. Collette Daniel Mayo, 31, 38 Marshall St., Apt. protective order. was held on a combined bond of $255,000 1, Putnam, was charged with disorderly POMFRET cash/surety bond and is to appear at conduct Thursday, Dec. 22 Wednesday, Dec. 14 Danielson Superior Court on Jan. 3 for Kenneth Griggs, 34, of 705 Providence Clifford Catlin, 47 of 21 Duffy Road, the above charges. Wednesday, Dec. 14 Pike, Apt. A, Danielson, was charged Pomfret, was charged with failure to Sandra Forcier, 32, 132 Ballouville Rd. with carrying pistol without permit; appear second degree. DAYVILLE Dayville, was charged with assault on criminal attempt/unlawful discharge of Saturday, Dec. 24 healthcare personnel firearm; risk of injury to child; disor- KILLINGLY Patrick Yargeau, 29, of 707 Chestnut derly conduct – violent threat; stealing Hill Road Unit 20, Dayville, was charged Tuesday, Dec. 20 a firearm; criminal attempt/first degree Thursday, Dec. 15 with driving under the influence of Kevin Nicol, 45, 168 Sayles Ave., manslaughter; criminal attempt – first John Goyette, 45, of 123 Broad St. Apt. drugs/alcohol; failure to drive in proper Putnam, was charged with operating degree assault; first degree threatening; E, Killingly, was charged with posses- lane of multiple lane highway. under the influence, possession of mari- first degree reckless endangerment; first sion of narcotics; possession of narcotics juana, possession of drug paraphernalia degree unlawful restraint. with intent to sell. Monday, Dec. 26 Arrest Details: On Dec. 15, at approx- John W. Wade, 27, of 60 Pineville Road, Thursday, Dec. 22 Saturday, Dec. 24 imately 6 p.m. members of the Troop-D Dayville, was charged with evading Kevin Gibbons, 40, 139 Valley View Todd Moers, 47, of 65 Reynolds St., Quality of Life Task Force, Troopers responsibility/property damage; insur- Rd., Sterling, was charged with speeding Danielson, was charged with breach of assigned to the Killingly Resident ance fails to meet minimum require- peace. Troopers Office and the Troop D ments; failure to drive in proper lane of Christopher Reiner, 30, 18 Ballou St., Danielson barracks executed two narcot- multiple lane highway. Apt. 1, Putnam, was charged with disor- Donna Fenner, 57, of 59 Broad St., ics related search and seizure warrants derly conduct Danielson, was charged with risk of inju- at #123 Broad Street, Apartment “E”, in Richard Stamand, 29, of 1024 North ry to child; second degree criminal tres- Killingly, CT. The search warrants were Road, Dayville, was charged with reck- Jason Link, 37, 6 Lyon St., Putnam, pass; disorderly conduct. obtained after an investigation revealed less driving; driving under the influence was charged with disorderly conduct, that John Goyette, 45, was processing and of drugs/alcohol; failure to drive in prop- breach of peace, criminal mischief fail- Wednesday, Dec. 28 selling “crack” cocaine and powdered er lane of multiple lane highway. ure to be fingerprinted Eric Rainville, 33, of 262 Broad St. Apt. cocaine from his residence. Investigators C, Danielson, was charged with disor- learned that the accused was out of the NORTH GROSVENORDALE Monday, Dec. 26 derly conduct; interfering with an emer- residence with his girlfriend and at that Saturday, Dec. 24 Matthew Bernier, 32, 88 Sabin St., gency call; threatening; second degree time entry was made into the unoccu- Christopher Johnson, 26, of 501 Lowell Putnam, was charged with breach of unlawful restraint pied residence and the apartment was Davis Road, North Grosvenordale, was peace, third-degree criminal mischief secured. A systematic search by inves- charged with disorderly conduct; third BROOKLYN tigators located approximately 30.2 degree assault. Daniel Alimandi Jr., 39, 265 Rocky Hill Thursday Dec. 8 grams of “crack” and powdered cocaine Rd., Woodstock, was charged with evad- Annette F. Hoisington, 26, of 220 Cherry pre-packaged for sale, four handguns, EASTFORD ing responsibility Hill Road, Brooklyn, was charged with one double-barreled shotgun, a digital Monday, Dec. 19 second degree burglary; sixth degree lar- scale, a concealment container, packag- Kenneth Botting, 37, of 14 Ashford Rd., Wednesday, Dec. 28 ceny: theft from business. ing equipment, and approximately $550 Eastford, was charged with possession of Gary Klotzer, 35, 45 Woodstock Ave., in U.S. currency. While Troopers were marijuana, possession of marijuana with Putnam, was charged with second-de- Thursday, Dec. 22 searching the residence, Goyette arrived intent to sell, operating a drug factory gree failure to appear, first-degree fail- Marcos Carrasquillo, 34, of 76 Hartford back home and was arrested without Arrest Details: On Dec. 19 at approxi- ure to appear Road, Brooklyn, was charged with incident. Goyette was later transported mately 1:15 p.m. members of the Troop-D breach of peace. to Troop D where he was charged with Quality of Life Task Force and State Thursday, Dec. 29 possession of narcotics, possession of Troopers assigned to the Troop D Beverly Marshall, 51, 89 Mantup Rd., Justin Brewer, 29, of 10 Mason Hill narcotics with intent to sell and oper- Danielson barracks executed a narcotics Putnam, was charged with first-degree Road, Brooklyn, was charged with sixth ating a drug factory. Goyette was pro- related search and seizure warrant at 14 criminal trespass degree larceny; first degree forgery. cessed and released on a $25,000 bond and Ashford Road in Eastford. The search appeared at Danielson Superior Court on warrants were obtained after an inves- Friday, Dec. 30 WOODSTOCK Dec. 28 for the aforementioned charges. tigation revealed that Kenneth Botting, Kacee Champagne, 21, 104 Woodstock Sunday, Dec. 11 Members of the CT State Police are 37, was processing and selling marijua- Ave., Putnam, was charged with Brandon Emond, 24, of 172 Route 171, committed to combating drug activity na from his residence. When task force third-degree assault, breach of peace Woodstock, was charged with risk of in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with personnel arrived on scene Botting was injury to child; disorderly conduct: voy- information regarding the illegal sale of located in his driveway of his residence News Briefs of nine Putnam High School gradu- national level. In addition the nomi- member of the Committee, contact Putnam Wall of Honor ates and includes ex-officio representa- nee should have demonstrated leader- the Superintendent’s office or e-mail tion of the Board of Education as well ship, character and service to society. Committee secretary Susan Johnston Committee seeking as Superintendent of Schools William Individuals may be nominated posthu- at [email protected]. Hull. mously. Nomination forms are also available at nominations A recognition program tentative- “The committee has been meet- WINY Radio and RPC Associates at 66 ly scheduled for Saturday, May 7 is ing regularly and working diligently Main St., Putnam. PUTNAM — Following months of dis- currently in the planning stages. The in establishing appropriate criteria Putnam High School is currently cussion and input from Putnam citi- committee has also established nomina- for nomination. 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Courtesy photos SAN DIEGO, Calif. — State Sen. Tony Guglielmo, Tom Harney, CEO of The Center for Bone & Joint Care, and Tom Pandolfi from American Legion Post 111 Woodstock were guests of the Navy’s Distinguished Visitor Embark Program (DV) in December in San Diego, Calif., aboard the USS Nimitz. They witnessed first hand look at life aboard an aircraft carrier and witnessed the pride and profes- sionalism of our young men and women who serve at sea. They experienced flight operations of F-18 Super Hornets in catapulting and landings, ate meals with var- ious crewmembers and spent the night experiencing the 24-hour operations. They landed and cat- apulted off the USS Nimitz in a C2 Greyhound aircraft.

Courtesy photo Employees of Putnam Ford at the 19th Annual Christmas is for Kids party, held Dec. 15 at the Putnam dealership. Putnam Ford hosts 19th Annual ‘Christmas is for Kids’ party PUTNAM — Putnam Ford staff and President Rick Place helped to spread holiday cheer to local families Thursday, Dec. 15, at their 19th annual “Christmas is for Kids” party. The party, hosted at the dealer- ship, was attended by more than 80 children and adults from United Services’ human service programs, including the Domestic Violence Program, Center for Autism, and other family-oriented programs, as well as participants in Northeast Opportunities for Wellness youth programs. “Putnam Ford and its employees are really proud and excited to put on a little Christmas show to the kids of the programs of United Services,” said Putnam Ford President Rick Place. “This is very self-gratifying to help those less fortunate than ourselves especially at Christmas time. We look forward to this event every year and this being our 19th consecutive year, we are very grateful for the opportunity.” The evening’s festivities included a holiday scavenger hunt, caroling, snacks, and of course a grand appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, who provided a gift for each child. “Once again, Rick Place and everyone at Putnam Ford has done a wonderful job making spirits bright for local families,” said John Goodman, director of develop- ment and communications at United Services. “Although Northeast Connecticut still has many families struggling to makes ends meet throughout the year, thanks to Putnam Ford, dozens of local children and families have a chance to create last- ing memories of holiday cheer.” “NOW is very thankful to Putnam Ford for bringing this event to the communi- ty,” commented NOW Executive Director Sarah Mortensen. “The ‘Christmas is for Kids’ party is a wonderful opportunity for the children we serve to experience the best of this season of giving and we were excited to participate this year.”

YMCA selected “ornaments” from the Hale YMCA donates to Christmas tree in the Hale lobby, each of which listed a need or gift request Putnam Family Resource from a child, parent or senior in the local community. Hundreds of toys, Center, TEEG games, books, gift cards, necessities and more were purchased and delivered to PUTNAM — During November and the YMCA, filling the conference room. December, the Hale YMCA Youth and In addition, Y members donated hun- Family Center partnered with TEEG dreds of canned goods during the month and the Putnam Family Resource of November, which were also donated Center for a “Giving Tree” donation to the food pantry at TEEG. drive. Over 300 items and gift cards “Social responsibility is one of the were donated to be distributed to fam- cornerstone principals of the YMCA,” ilies in need in NE Connecticut this Executive Director Amanda Kelly holiday season. observed. “We were thrilled and moved The members, board and staff of the to see our members, staff and board rally around this important cause. The

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BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR POMFRET — It’s the ele- phant in Woodstock Academy’s locker room that everyone is supposed to ignore. No talk about winning a state cham- pionship despite returning all the firepower from a team that fell one goal short of a trip to the title game last season — perhaps it would be easier to ignore a slapshot to the teeth. Coach Mike Starr’s man- tra is one game at a time but senior right wing Ryan Black is well aware that a dream sea- son balances on the Centaurs stick blades. “(Starr) knows that the seniors, that’s what the mind- set is. But we have to take it one game at a time,” Black said. “We have a lot of young guys on the team. We don’t want the freshmen getting over themselves, getting above themselves and thinking we’re just going to be in the state championship — we have to put in the hard work to get there.” Staples/Weston/Shelton defeated Woodstock 6-5 in Charlie Lentz photo overtime in the semifinals of Woodstock’s Nathan DeLuca, left, and Ryan Black, right, head up ice against Hall/Southington last Saturday at Jahn Rink in Pomfret. DeLuca and the CIAC Division III Hockey Black are the top two career scorers for the Centaurs. Tournament last March 15. Woodstock was seeded No. 2 in the tourney and led SWS 5-3 in record of 20-5. Black envisions LeDonne each scored a goal to school careers. just try and lead by example for the third period. a different ending this March. help Woodstock defeat Hall/ “We had a sense of urgency the most part,” DeLuca said. “I think it’s worse that we “This is my final season. Southington 2-1 last Saturday last year as well but I think this And yet DeLuca knows the had the game in our hands We know how the seniors last at Pomfret School’s Jahn Rink. year it’s really — at least for elephant in the locker room is last year,” said senior center year felt. We know how they The victory lifted the Centaurs this senior group — it’s really difficult to ignore. Nathan DeLuca. “We did have were disappointed,” Black record to 3-0. Black and DeLuca hitting us now,” DeLuca said. “It’s hard not to talk about the chances to win it, especial- said. “The seniors, we’re all in, have both surpassed the 100- “Each game we’ve kind of had it because in Division III this ly leading late in regulation. So we’re trying to play our hard- point plateau and are the top to have a sense of urgency.” year we’re the favorites to win we did kind of let it slip away.” est and do everything we can two career scoring leaders at DeLuca isn’t a vocal leader it,” DeLuca said. “Everyone SWS’s Ian Offenburg deliv- to get back to where we were.” Woodstock Academy — the but he hopes the underclass- has us pegged.” ered the fatal blow, scor- Black and DeLuca skate on dynamic duo is among 10 men realize the opportunity Black knows the Centaurs ing with 4:41 left in sudden Woodstock’s top line, along seniors on Woodstock’s ros- they have on the ice. will be tested all season long death overtime to finish off with freshman left wing ter and the scoreboard clock “I act how I believe other Woodstock’s season with a Austen LeDonne. Black and is ticking down on their high kids should act on the team. I Turn To HOCKEY, page B9

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PUTNAM — Killingly High defeated Putnam High 65-37 in the girls champion- ship game of the 16th annual Clipper Classic basketball tournament on Dec. 27 at Putnam High School. Ally Conde led Killingly with 22 points and Kylee Mazzarella added 11 points. Alyssa Espinosa led Putnam with 14 points and Kayleigh Lyons added 11 points for the Clippers.

Charlie Lentz photos The Clipper Classic All-Tournament Team, from left, Putnam’s Kayleigh Lyons, Tourtellotte’s The Killingly High girls basketball team hosts the championship trophy after winning the Emily Vincent, and from Killingly: Morgan LeSage, Reagan Morin, Kylee Mazzarella, and tour- Clipper Classic at Putnam High on Dec. 27, ney Outstanding Player Ally Conde.

Killingly’s Kylee Mazzarella goes up for shot with Putnam’s Maria Killingly’s Ally Conde, the Classic’s Killingly’s Morgan Harriot, left, and Putnam’s Olivia Brathwaite fight Fredette, left, and Alyssa Espinosa, right, defending. Outstanding Player award winner, goes up for a loose ball. for a shot.

Killingly’s Morgan LeSage leads the fast break with Putnam’s Maria Killingly’s Morgan Harriot, right, and Putnam’s Putnam’s Kayleigh Lyons goes up for a jumper. Fredette in pursuit. Olivia Brathwaite, left, fight for a rebound. Woodstock Academy icers defeat Staples

THOMPSON — Caitlyn Sebastian Ramos scored 18 Dittman scored 20 points in points and Connor Holloman the Saints win over the Tigers added 10 points for Putnam. in girls basketball Tuesday Roger Waters and Mike at Canty Gymnasium. Katey Anderson each scored 19 points Kwasniewski led Tourtellotte for Wheeler. with 12 points, five rebounds and three steals. Emily Vincent MONTVILLE 40, tallied 10 points and grabbed TOURTELLOTTE 31 five rebounds for the Tigers. St. OAKDALE — Emiy Meigs Bernard lifted its record to 5-2. scored a game-high 17 points Tourtellotte’s record fell to 3-4. to help Montville top the Tourtellotte is next scheduled Tigers in girls basketball on to play host to Montville on Dec. 30. Emily Vincent led Monday, Jan. 9. Tourtellotte with nine points. NFA 45, WOODSTOCK 38 Katey Kwasniewski grabbed nine rebounds and Lauren WOODSTOCK — Hailey Ramos had six points and eight Conley scored 19 points to help rebounds for Tourtellotte. Norwich Free Academy defeat Tourtellotte’s record is 3-3 the Centaurs in girls basketball overall, 1-1 ECC. Tuesday at Alumni Fieldhouse. Trailing 24-21 at halftime, NFA WOODSTOCK 45, outscored Woodstock 13-4 in PITTSFIELD 40 the third quarter to seize con- WOODSTOCK — Heather trol. Ari Koivisto scored 11 Converse tallied 12 points with points and Jamie Woods added 13 rebounds and four blocks Charlie Lentz photo eight points for Woodstock. The to help the Woodstock girls Woodstock’s Avery Riva notched two assists in the Centaurs 8-1 win over SWS Monday at Jahn Rink in Pomfret. win lifted NFA’s record to 4-3. win the championship game The loss dropped Woodstock’s at the Centaur Classic Holiday record to 4-3. Woodstock is next POMFRET — Nathan Will Liscomb, Doug Newton, to 4-0. Through four games Tourney on Dec. 29. Mackenzie scheduled to play at Montville DeLuca scored three goals and and Zack Gagnon each scored the Centaurs were ranked No. Cayer scored 10 points and Ari on Friday, Jan. 6. notched two assists to help one goal for Woodstock. 1 in the state in Division III. Koivisto and Jamie Woods Woodstock Academy defeat Liscomb, Avery Riva, and Woodstock is next scheduled PUTNAM 62, WHEELER 59 each added nine points for the Staples/Weston/Shelton 8-1 Liam McDermott each had two to play host to the Redhawks at Centaurs. Peyton Steinman in hockey at Pomfret School’s assists. 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, at PUTNAM — Zack Cutler led Pittsfield, Mass., with 23 Jahn Rink Monday. Ryan Goaltender Cal Wilcox had Jahn Rink. scored 22 points to lead the points. Black scored two goals and had 27 saves for the Centaurs. The Clippers past the Lions in two assists for the Centaurs. win lifted Woodstock’s record ST. BERNARD 51, boys basketball on Dec. 30. TOURTELLOTTE 30 Turn To ICERS page ­­­B5 B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 6, 2017 Killingly High boys win Clipper Classic PUTNAM — Killingly High defeated Putnam High 51-49 in overtime in the championship game of the 16th annual Clipper Classic basketball tournament on Dec. 27 at Putnam High. Luke Desaulnier led Killingly with 22 points and won the Most Outstanding Player award for the tourney. Sebastian Ramos led Putnam High with 16 points in the championship game. The All-Tournament Team included Putnam High’s Ramos and Lucas Basilio, Tourtellotte Memorial’s Jackson Padula, and Killingly High’s Jared Gosper, Gavin Turner, and Desaulnier.

Charlie Lentz photos Killingly High celebrates with the championship trophy at the 16th annual Clipper Classic basketball tournament on Dec. 27 at Putnam High.

Killingly’s Luke Desaulnier, left, and Putnam’s Zack Cutler jump it up to start the overtime session.

Killingly’s Josh Robichaud goes in for a layup.

Putnam’s Aiden Ciquera guards Killingly’s Sean Johndrow.

Killingly’s Gavin Turner drives as Putnam’s Lucas Basilio defends.

Killingly’s Sean Johndrow drives to the hoop.

Killingly’s Jared Gosper handles with Putnam’s Sebastian Ramos defending.

Putnam’s Sebastian Ramos shoots as Killingly’s Dommoy Ennis, cen- Killingly’s Luke Desaulnier shoots over Putnam’s Austin Harmon. ter, and Gavin Turner, right, defend. Putnam’s Zack Cutler shoots over Killingly’s Alex Fontaine. Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 6, 2017 B5 Woodstock Academy icers defeat Staples 31 TOURTELLOTTE 64, WHEELER 57 14 points in the Centaurs win over ICERS the Redgals in girls basketball on Dec. continued from page B3­­­ PUTNAM — Ally Conde scored 19 to NORTH STONINGTON — The Tigers 20. Ally Conde scored 10 points and help the Redgals top the Tigers in the trailed Wheeler by six points but out- TOURTELLOTTE 56, WINDHAM Morgan Lesage and Reagan Morin both opening round of the Clipper Classic scored the Lions 17-9 in the fourth quar- added eight points for Killingly. TECH 52 girls tournament at Putnam High on ter to take the comeback win in boys Dec. 26. Payton Fitzgerald scored nine basketball on Dec. 22. Jackson Padula PUTNAM 52, CHENEY TECH 50 PUTNAM — Lauren Ramos scored points and Morgan Lesage and Morgan tallied 26 points with 12 rebounds 17 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and Harriot each added seven points for to lead Tourtellotte. Evan Ware and PUTNAM — Lucas Basilio scored 16 made three steals to help the Tigers to Killingly. Simon Silvia each added 12 points and points and Sebastian Ramos added 13 Windham Tech in the girls consola- Emily Vincent led Tourtellotte witjh Spencer Fulone scored eight points for points for the Clippers in the win over tion final at the Clipper Classic tour- 15 points and Lauren Ramos added the Tigers. Cheney Tech in boys basketball on Dec. nament on Dec. 27 at Putnam High. seven points for the Tigers. 20. Emily Vincent added 15 points with 11 TOURTELLOTTE 50, WHEELER rebounds and Katey Kwasniewski tal- WOODSTOCK 36, WINDSOR 33 36 PARISH HILL 66, lied 12 points for Tourtellotte. TOURTELLOTTE 47 Marissa Shirshak scored 14 points WINDSOR — Ari Koivisto scored 14 THOMPSON — Emily Vincent scored points and Heather Converse added 10 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to THOMPSON — Jonah Dupuis scored and Ashley Torres added 12 points for 24 points and Mike Rahall added 21 Windham Tech. points in the Centaurs victory over help the Tigers down Wheeler in girls Windsor in girls basketball on Dec. basketball on Dec. 22. After Wheeler points to help the Pirates defeat the PUTNAM 64, ELLIS 27. Amani Leitan led Windsor with 12 crept within four points the Tigers Tigers in boy basketball on Dec 20. TECH 41 points. went on a 15-5 run to finish out the Jackson Padula led Tourtellotte with 13 game. Lauren Ramos tallied nine points points and eight rebounds. Evan Ware PUTNAM — Lucas Basilio scored 24 BACON 55, with 10 rebounds and four assists for and Devin Barbour each added eight points and Sebastian Ramos tallied 21 WOODSTOCK 36 the Tigers. Ashley Morin added 11 points for the Tigers. to lead the Clippers past the Golden Parish Hill used a run in the middle COLCHESTER — Kellie Nudd scored points for Tourtellotte. Raina Haas led Eagles in the opening round of the Wheeler with 19 points. of the fourth quarter to turn a five- Clipper Classic boys tourney on Dec. 26 20 points to help lift the Bobcats over point game into a double-figure lead at Putnam High. Robert Mcrae led Ellis the Centaurs in girls basketball on Dec. WOODSTOCK 53, KILLINGLY 42 and pulled away. Tech with 10 points. 23. Ari Koivisto led Woodstock with 12 points. Jamie Woods added eight points DAYVILLE — Jamie Woods scored KILLINGLY 61, TOURTELLOTTE for Woodstock. 27 points and Mackenzie Cayer added VILLAGER REAL ESTATE A Place To Call Home…

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P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. • Thompson CT Ph: (860)923-3377 F: (860)923-5740 www.johnstonrealestate.net Lisa Kelly CT & MA Licensed 860-450-6360 B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 6, 2017 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 Germaine (Pelletier) Marois, 107 Bryan M. Erickson, 31 NORTH survived by his stepfather Stephen DANIELSON -- a positive attitude in all aspects of GROSVENORDALE Dickson, his sister, Alysha Dickson of Germaine (Pelletier) life. Germaine was a role model for -- Bryan M. Erickson, N. Grosvenordale, his grandmothers, Marois, 107, of commitment, caring and unselfish 31, of Riverside Drive, Alice Alford of Newport, North Carolina Danielson died devotion, a member of the Quinebaug died December 26, and Edith Erickson of Eastford, and December 26, at Valley Senior Citizen in Brooklyn. at home. Born in several aunts, uncles and cousins. In Colonial Health, She leaves two children, Raymond Putnam, he was the addition to his father, he is predeceased Plainfield. Germaine Marois of Danielson and Jeannine son of Kimberlie by his grandfathers; Herb Erickson, Al was the loving wife (Marois) Hemmeter and her husband Dickson of North Alford and Joseph Machado. of Edmond Marois, David of Dudley, Massachusetts, sis- Grosvenordale and Relative and friends were invited to who passed away ter-in-law Delores Marois, several the late Jay Erickson. visit with Bryan’s family on January December 29, 1969. They were married nieces and nephews, three close niec- Bryan worked as a clerk for Big Lots 2 in the Gilman Funeral Home. Burial on August 31, 1946 at St. James Church es, Georgette Donlon, Gisele Boulais in Dudley, Massachusetts. He enjoyed will be private. For memorial guestbook in Danielson. She was born March 20, and Sr. Doris Gamelin. She was pre- listening to heavy metal music. please visit www.GilmanAndValade. 1909 in L’Islet, Quebec, Canada, daugh- deceased by eight brothers Wilfred, In addition to his mother, Bryan is com. ter of the late George and Leontine Gerard, George, Joseph, Louis, (Leblanc) Pelletier. She was a commu- Ferdinand, Jean-Paul and Rudolph, nicant of St. James Church. four sisters Marie-Anne Pelletier, Marija Noreika, 92 She attended school in Canada. Mary-Irene Bernier, Evon Gamelin PUTNAM – Marija She was predeceased by a son Ramunas Germaine and her family moved to and Luciene Dumas. (Krecmeras) Noreika, Noreika, a daughter Vita Jancaras, and Southbridge, Massachusetts when she The family sincerely wishes to thank 92, of Thurber Rd., a sister Genovaite Radzius. was 14. The family moved again to the entire staff at Colonial Health for died December 22 in Relatives and friends were invited to Danielson, where Germaine lived the their support, compassion, dedication Matulaitis Nursing visit with Marija’s family on December rest of her life. Germaine devoted her and timeless efforts in providing her Home. Born in 30 in the Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 life to raising her two children Ray comfort during her final weeks. You Jonava, Lithuania, Thurber Rd., Putnam, followed by a and Jeannine. She worked at Gant are a remarkable group of caregivers! she was the daughter Mass of Christian Burial in the chapel Shirt Factory in Wauregan and pro- We also thank Dr. Wilcon for his many of the late Juozas and at Matulaitis. Burial followed in Gate vided childcare for families. years of attentive care. Elena (Simokaityte) of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial dona- Germaine enjoyed reading the news- Calling Hours were held on Krecmeras. tions may be made to the Immaculate paper, crocheting, knitting and needle- December 30 at Gagnon and Costello Marija is survived by a daughter Ilona Conception Convent 600 Liberty Rd., point. She was an avid seamstress and Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Dwoskin of Colorado; a brother Vytautas Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guest- Krecmeras of Lithuania; two grandchil- book visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. took great pleasure in her sewing. In Burial was on December 31 at St. dren and several nieces and nephews. later years she enjoyed playing bingo James Church, burial at Holy Cross with her friends at Colonial Health. Cemetery, Danielson. Share a memory She was a perfectionist, had endless at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com Anna Prihoda, 88 patience, always had a desire to learn, PUTNAM – Anna Prihoda, 88, of and Anthony; and three sisters Ersilia, Church St, died Wednesday, December Elvira, and Mary. Robert A. Morris, Jr, 71 21, in Matulaitis Nursing Home. She Relatives and friends are invited to was the loving wife of the late John G. a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, DANIELSON -- Robert A. each pillars and touchstones of their Prihoda, Jr. Born in Putnam, she was the December 30, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Morris, Jr, 71 of Danielson, passed respective communities. Robert is daughter of the late Thomas and Amelia Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 into the light December 28. additionally the endlessly proud (Noia) Leo. Providence St, Putnam, CT. Burial Bob married the love of his life, Papa to four young adult grandchil- Mrs. Prihoda worked as a secretary in will be private. Memorial donations Andrea Bond Morris, in their teens dren, Madeline, Ian, Abigail and Sean. the Putnam Town Clerk’s office as well as may be made to St. Mary Church of the and they have been married more Any donations in his name would be a secretary for attorney Nicholas Longo. Visitation 218 Providence St., Putnam, than five decades. Together they welcome at: Day Kimball Healthcare She was a member of St. Mary Church CT 06260. Funeral arrangements have raised three amazing children, Hospice & Palliative Care of of the Visitation in Putnam. been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Christopher, Deirdre and Aaron, Northeastern Connecticut. Anna is survived by her brother Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Romeo Leo of Putnam. She was prede- Putnam, CT. For memorial guestbook ceased by her step son John G. Prihoda, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. III; three brothers Florendo, Carmine, LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE office at 860-928-6929 ext. 326. Court of Probate, District of Northeast Interest will be charged on February 2, TOWN OF WOODSTOCK The Tax Collector’s office hours are Probate Court, by decree dated De- 2017 on all delinquent payments at the TAX COLLECTOR’S Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30 cember 8, 2016, ordered that all claims rate on 1Ω % per month or a minimum NOTICE a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 must be presented to the fiduciary at charge of $2.00 per tax bill, in accor- The second installment of taxes and a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Friday 8:30 a.m. the address below. Failure to prompt- dance with Section 12-146 of the Con- motor vehicle supplemental taxes list- to 3:00 p.m. ly present any such claim may result necticut General Statutes. ed on the October 1, 2015 Grand The office will be closed at noon on in the loss of rights to recover on such Failure to receive a tax bill does not in- List becomes due and payable to the Friday, December 30, 2016 and will be claim. validate the tax or the interest. (Section Town of Woodstock on January 1, closed on Monday, January 2, 2017 Janis E. Beltis, Clerk 12-130 C.G.S.) If you do not receive 2017. Payment must be postmarked for New Year’s Day Holiday and on The fiduciary is: a tax bill, please contact the Treasurer or brought into the office by February Monday, January 16, 2017 in obser- Brian Maurice, immediately. 1, 2017 to avoid an interest charge. vance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 22 Earl Street, Payments must be sent to: Interest will be charged on February Linda Bernardi, CCMC Centerbrook, CT 06409 WITCHES WOODS TAX DISTRICT 2, 2017 on all delinquent payments at Woodstock Tax Collector January 6, 2017 25 CROOKED TRAIL, WOODSTOCK, the rate of one and one-half percent 415 Route 169 CT 06281-2601 per month, or a minimum charge of Woodstock, Ct 06281 WITCHES WOOD TAX DISTRICT Mail must be postmarked no later than $2.00 on each bill. December 23, 2016 NOTICE TO PAY TAXES February 1, 2017 Motor Vehicle Supplemental taxes not January 6, 2017 The second installment of taxes due Rande R. Chmura paid by February 1, 2017 will be January 27, 2017 to the Witches Woods Tax District on Treasurer reported as delinquent to the Motor the Town of Woodstock Grand List of January 6, 2017 Vehicle Department. NOTICE TO CREDITORS October 1, 2015 are due and payable January 27, 2017 If you have any questions, please con- ESTATE OF CONSTANCE M. on January 1, 2017. Payment must be tact the Tax Collector’s Office at 860- MAURICE (16-00344) postmarked or delivered by February 928-9469 ext. 318 or the Assessor’s The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the 1, 2017. VILLAGER REAL ESTATE Featured Listing THOMPSON, CT - 1117 THOMPSON RD DUDLEY - 17 EAGLE DR hope2own.com Recently remodeled First Time Offered! “WOW” is 508.943.4333 the Reaction when Entering this Ranch! New Beautiful Home ! Outstanding engineered Sharon Pelletier - Broker Quality in this Custom Colo- nial! Large Upscale Kitchen hardwood flooring, Licensed in MA, CT & RI w/ Solid Maple Cabinets! GE SORRY, SOLD! Profile Appliances! Granite carpeting, kitchen Counters! Lg Angled Breakfast cabinets, granite Bar! Formal Dining Room! WE WANT YOUR Hardwood Flrs Throughout both Levels! Brick Fireplace. Cathedral Ceiling, Second counters and appliances! Partielly finished lower living Floor Balcony! 1st Flr Master w/LuX Bath & Sep. Shower, Double Vanity w/Granite! 43 East Main Street Webster, MA 01570 1st Flr Laundry w/Sink! 2nd Flr - 3 Bdrms, 2 Full Baths, Rm above garage! Lg Deck level! Close to I395! assisted sale $194,900. LISTINGS! 14x30! Security Sys.! Central Air! Oversized Garage! $424,900. Fine Realtor Associates to Serve You! June Cazeault * William Gilmore II * Laurie Sullivan * Diane Strzelecki * Matthew Ross * Lori Johnson-Chausse * Mark Barrett

WEBSTER - 9 GORE GABLE RD WEBSTER-4 PANARELLI WAY THOMPSON CT- 351 QUADDICK RD DUDLEY- 23 INTERVALE RD LAND! WEBSTER/DUDLEY BUILDABLE LOTS Webster - Lot 119B Thompson Rd Town Water & Sewer $43,500. Webster - Lot 119A Thompson Rd Town Water & Sewer $43,500. Webster - 114 Lake St. Multi-Family Zoned, Beautiful Colonial Located In A Quiet Cul De Sac! Amazing Welcome to the country at its best! This gorgeous 3 bedrm 2.5 Bath 12,000 +/- Sq Ft Lot. 1st Time Offered! Beautiful 4 bedroom colonial! Front to back Fire- Grand Foyer With Cascading Stairway! 7 Room, 3 Bed 2.5 contemporary home, nestled on a private beautifully manicured yard Welcome home to this charming 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath cape! One Town Water & Sewer, and City Gas! $56,900. placed formal living room! Formal Dining Room! Family room with Bath Home! Gleaming Hardwoods! Fireplaced Living Room! on 2.64 Acres! Granite countertops and island! Brazilian cherrywood acre! First floor master bdrm w/ full bath! Living room w/pellet stove! throughout kitchen, dining, & living room! Cathedral ceiling living Lower level has additional heated family room! W/ 2nd full bath! Sit Webster- 122 Gore Rd. Lot Approx. 1-1.2 +/- cathedral ceilings! Eat in Kitchen! Screened in summer room! 2 Car Applianced Kitchen! Master Suite! Jacuzzi Tub And Shower rm! Propane fireplace heater! Downstairs master bedroom, full bath! Garage. Forced Hot Water by Oil! $264,900. Stall! Private Back Deck! 2 Zone Heating And Cooling! First flr half bath w/ washer dryer. 2 Car garage! out and grill on the recent deck and enjoy the fresh air! Make sure Acres. Town Water & Sewer. Level Lot. New Price $309,900 New Price $299,900. you put this one on your “to see” list! New Price $199,900 Business Zoned $110,000.

AUBURN- 5 PINEDALE RD PLAINFIELD, CT - 94 NORWICH RD DUDLEY - 217 DUDLEY SOUTHBRIDGE RD THOMPSON CT– 1 MASON TER

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Centrally Located to All Major Routes! Route 395/290/20/ Approximately 5000 sq ft on 1st floor! potential to Lovely Country Setting for this 3 Bedroom Cape! Motivated Seller! New To The Market! Fully Remodeled 2 Family Unit! Maintenance 12 and Mass Pike. Charming 4 Bed Cape 1,493 sq ft. +/- double the square footage with a 2nd floor. Paved Private setting on 1 Acre. Roomy 2 Car Garage Open Concept Floor Free Exterior! Spacious 3 Bedroom Units Fully Applianced Huge Family Room 22x20 to Deck 20x15, Hardwoods, Plan. Living-Dining Area. Country Kitchen with Eat in Dining Area. With Brand New Dishwashers, Hot Water Heater And Washer/ Dryer Hookups In Each Unit!! Brand New Roof And Second Newer Roof, Vinyl Siding, Spacious Flat Level Lot, Paved parking. On Route 12, quick easy access to I395! Access to Rear Deck for Summer Fun. Walk out Basement for Con- venient Access to Backyard. Electric Fence to Keep The Dogs Safe! Bioler Installed For Separate Units Heat. Pleanty Of Off Street Drive, 2 Sheds, Town Services. $239,900. Great Potential! $1,000,000. Good Value! NEW PRICE $244,000 Parking And Excellent Location. Close To 395.Great Investment Property! Check This One Out! $149,900.

WEBSTER LAKE • 2 SOUTH POINT RD WEBSTER LAKE - 60 LAKESIDE AVE WEBSTER LAKE -WATERFRONT LOT WEBSTER LAKE - TREASURE ISLAND WEBSTER LAKE - 113 BIRCH ISLAND RD

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WEBSTER LAKE: PANORAMIC VIEWS OF WEBSTER LAKE! Great South Fac- Authentic LOG HOME Summer Cottage! 100’ Water- 22 SOUTH SHORE RD. New to the Market. Southern Exposure! Welcome to Treasure Island ! Located on the Shores of Beautiful WEBSTER Webster Lake Waterfront! Breathtaking view of Middle Pond! ing Location, 62’ prime lakefront, large deep lot 10,489sf , flagstone & concrete front! Western Exposure! 10,000 + sq. ft. Lot offers Panoramic Water View of South Pond! Breath taking morning sunrises! LAKE! Current Owner’s Remodeled every inch of this Unit with a “Magazine Wor- Catch the Early Morning Sun at breakfast right thy” Flair! Each Room is Elegantly Appointed! Bamboo Floors! Family Room in patios, full concrete walkway at water’s edge, dock, retaining walls & stonework, loads of enjoyment! Other possibilities due to the Have fun Kayaking, Sailing, Boating, Swimming, Snorkel, Skiing, Ice at water edge or in the huge 4 season porch! privacy fence, storage shed, recently paved drive, plenty offstreet parking in drive- Boating, Snowmobiling, and Skating! Suspended low maintenance Lower Level has Gas Fireplace with “Floor to Ceiling” Custom Granite & Mantel! size and frontage of the lot! EXPANSIVE VIEW OF Tastefully Finished w/ Crown Molding! “Lux” Master Bath W/Italian Tiled Shower Many recent updates! Interior Freshly Painted! way & area at roadside, spacious, Year-round, 2 story Cape home, 4 BRs (1 on Dock! Custom architectural home drawings. Engineered and was SOUTH POND! Inground Sprinkler System! Don’t let Surround! Enjoy the Outdoors Deck, Private Beach & Heated “Salt Water” Pool! 2 Fieldstone Fireplace! Hardwoods! Oil Heat! 2 bedrooms! And 1st flr), 2 full BAs, Harvey replacement windows, 6 year+/- young roof. approved, conservation site plans, (needs to be resubmitted, expired) $445,000 this one pass you by! $374,000. Boat Slips! New Price $334,900 Conservation Site Plan DEP# 323-0926. $189,900. much more! NEW PRICE $319,900 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 6, 2017 B7 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 Fernanda Magao, 92 William “Bill” Stehlik, Jr., 93

DANIELSON — Gary of Danielson, Gary Magao and WOODSTOCK recreational boat- Fernanda Magao, wife Tish of Arizona, her grandson -- William “Bill” ing, hunting and 92, of Danielson, Sean B. Doyle of Putnam and several Stehlik, Jr., 93, of fishing. He was an peacefully passed nieces and nephews. Woodstock, passed accomplished jack of away Monday, Dec. She was predeceased by her grand- away December 24. all trades. He mar- 5, at the Westview son Ryan Scott Doyle in 2009, her sib- He was born on July ried Beverly Noren Health Care Center lings Alexander Gonsalves, Eugenia 25, 1923 in Stafford of Woodstock in in Dayville. Dragon. Her family would like to Springs, first child September 1949, the She was born extend gratitude for everyone at of the late William couple made their Sept. 12, 1924, in New Westview for all their heartwarming Stehlik, Sr. and Mary home in Woodstock, Bedford, daughter of the late Auelino care and concern. (Sedlak) Stehlik. His younger sister where they raised five children. and Emilia (Queiroga) Gonsalves. Calling hours will be Sunday, Jan. Alice, who died earlier this year, was He is survived by his wife Beverly Wife of the late Titolivio “Ted the 8, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Gagnon and born in 1925. The family moved to and his children Noreene Stehlik of Barber” Magao, they were married Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Union in about 1929. Silver Spring, Maryland; Trina Stehlik May 8, 1948. He died in 2011. St., Danielson. A Mass of Christian After high school at Stafford Springs (Gary Biddle) of Avon; Cheryl Stehlik She was a communicant of St. James Burial will be Monday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m. he worked at Warren Woolen Mills. He of Baltimore, Maryland; William Church, a member of the Brooklyn at St James Church, Danielson. Burial enlisted in the Marine Corps during Stehlik, III of Woodstock, and Krista Grange, where she held several offic- in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. World War II, having attained the Hraser ( Jerry) of Frederick, Maryland es. She was employed by the Killingly Gary & Tish are unable to attend, so rank of Corporal, serving from July 12, and one grandchild Ian Leach of Silver Board of Education, working in nutri- they plan to host a gathering after they 1943 until June 20, 1946. Shortly after Spring, Maryland. There will be a pri- tion at the Killingly High School return from Arizona in the spring. returning home, he began working vate memorial service in the spring at Cafeteria for over 22 years. She also In lieu of flowers donations may at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, Union Cemetery. Share a memory at worked as a Seamstress at Wellington be made in her memory to Westview from which he retired as an inspector www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Curtain. She was a devoted wife, moth- Healthcare, 150 Ware Rd., Dayville, CT in quality review in 1980. He enjoyed er, and grandmother. She leaves her 06241. children Charlotte Doyle and husband F. Raymond Dewey, III, 75

Vernette Evelyn (Ohs) Withers, 85 NORTH Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle GROSVENORDALE Club of CT Chapter VI for thirty–five WOODSTOCK wife Cheryl of Woodstock, Michael of – Frederic “Ray” years and later a member of Rhode -- Vernette Evelyn Chicago, Illinois, 16 grandchildren, 24 Dewey, III, 75, of Island Chapter I. He was also a life (Ohs) Withers, 85, great grandchildren, two great great Quinebaug Rd, member of the Bennington Rescue of Woodstock, died grandsons, nieces, nephews and many died December 21 Squad in Bennington, Vermont. December 27, sur- cousins, a brother, Lawrence (Marjorie) at UMASS Medical Ray is survived by his wife Annette; rounded by her lov- Ohs of Holden, Massachusetts, a sis- Center. He was the mother Elizabeth Saidi: a son David ing family at UMASS ter-in-law Gladys Ekman of Maryland, loving husband of Dewey and his companion Christine Memorial Hospital in sister-in-law Sally (Andy) Hooker of Annette (LeBlanc) Czarny of Westford, Vermont; Worcester. She was Lubbock, Texas, and brother-in-law Dewey. Born in Brooklyn, New York, step son Jay Valley of Fitchburg, born in Worcester on William (Delores) Withers of Auburn, he was the son of Elizabeth (Gettner) Massachusetts; half-brother Ali “Bob” December 7, 1931 to William and Evelyn Massachusetts. Saidi of Chapel Hill, North Carolina Saidi of Glastonbury; grandchildren (Strand) Ohs. When she was 10, her She was an avid reader, always having and the late Frederic R. Dewey, Jr. Samuel and Mae Dewey of Westford, family moved to Thompson. She was a book handy at all times. She enjoyed parents. Vermont; step granddaughter Erin the beloved wife of Ernest T. Withers going out to lunch with her “Tourtellotte Ray started his career as a technical Valley of CA; former daughter in-law who predeceased her on Jan. 2, 2010. girls” once a month. Along with spend- writer with Sprague Electric of North Pam Dewey of Westford, Vermont; and They were married on February 17, ing time with her family. She loved the Adams, Massachusetts which later several nieces and nephews. He was 1951 in Woodstock, where they resid- Lord with all her heart and now rests became Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. of predeceased by his wife Leta Dewey ed all their lives. She graduated in in His Loving Arms. The family would Worcester, Massachusetts retiring in and his brother Daniel Dewey. 1950 from Tourtellotte Memorial High like to thank the people at Westview 2006. After his retirement, he contin- Relatives and friends were invited to School in Thompson, Valedictorian of Rehabilitation for their loving care ued writing in a personal and profes- visit with Ray’s family on January 3 in her class. She was a longtime member of Vernette while she was there in sional capacity. He was an Auxiliary the Gilman Funeral Home, which was of the Evangelical Covenant Church in November and December. Connecticut State Trooper for twen- followed with a service in the funer- Woodstock, where she was in the choir; A Memorial Service for Vernette was ty-six years and assistant Scout Master al home. Memorial donations may co-taught Sunshine Corner (in the 1980’s) held December 31 at the Evangelical for Troop 66 in Thompson. He was an be made to the Bennington Rescue and was a faithful prayer warrior. Covenant Church. Burial will be at avid motorcycle rider, riding in all Squad, 120 McKinley St., Bennington, She leaves behind her seven chil- Central Cemetery at a later date. In lieu fifty states and all Canadian Provinces Vermont 05201. For memorial guest- dren: Kevin of Woodstock, Brent of of flowers please give to the Evangelical traveling many times with his wife book visit www.GilmanAndValade. Charlestown, New Hampshire, Jeffrey Covenant Church Missions Fund, 24 Annette. com. of S. Acworth, New Hampshire, David of Child Hill Rd. Woodstock, CT 06281 Ray was a member of the Blue Woodstock, Natalie and husband Mark Parker of Woodstock, Daniel and his Gloria D. Paine, 90 Eunice E. Cuff, 86

POMFRET band Roger of Pomfret; her brother, CHEPACHET, Eunice was a lifetime member of the CENTER – Gloria John Baranski and his wife Delores of RHODE ISLAND NEA, and received a lifetime teaching (Baranski) Paine, Arcadia, Florida; her sisters, Loretta -- Eunice E. Cuff, certificate from the State of Rhode 90, of Angel Rd., Wood of Danielson, and Elaine Gingras 86, of Chepachet, Island. died December 27, at and her husband Raymond of Dayville; Rhode Island, died She leaves her sisters Verna Garren home surrounded by four grandchildren Roger Gratton and December 25, at of Hendersonville, North Carolina, her family. She was Diane Wetherbee, David and Gabrielle her home. She was also her guardian Angels Dick and the loving wife of Al Gratton, Seth and Jacqui Paine, and the wife of the late Ellie Cutler, and several nieces and A. Paine, Sr. Born Travis and Kristen Paine; and two David W. Cuff, he nephews. in Dayville, she was great grandchildren Owen Gratton and died March 8, 2011. She was predeceased by her siblings, the daughter of the late Alexander and Atticus Paine. She was predeceased She was born September 13, 1930, in Lois Hawkins, Joseph N. Jones died Tessie (Stompski) Baranski. by her brothers and sisters; Cecilia Henderson County, North Carolina, in WW2, Fralow Jones, Grace Parris, Mrs. Paine worked part time at the Ray, Florence Tourtellotte, Edward daughter of the late Reverend Arthur Byrd Jones, Ezekiel Jones, Gerldean Pomfret Town Hall. She enjoyed bak- Baranski and Robert Baranski. E. and Myrtle (Kuykendall) Jones. She Beddingfield, Easter Jones and Betty ing, cooking, traveling, camping and Relatives and friends were invited to was a graduate from the Blanton’s Ivey. spending time with her family. She visit with Gloria’s family on December Business College in Ashville, North Calling Hours were on December 30 will be remembered as a warm, caring 30 in the Gilman Funeral Home. A Carolina with an Executive Secretarial at Smith and Walker Funeral Home in and wonderful wife, mother, grand- Mass of Christian Burial was cele- Diploma. She later received a BA Putnam. mother, great grandmother and friend. brated on December 31 in Most Holy degree in Elementary Education from Graveside Services were on January In addition to her husband, Gloria Trinity Church in Pomfret. Burial Annhurst College in Woodstock. She 3 in Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, is survived by her son, Al A. Paine, in Abington Cemetery in the Spring. taught First Grade for 23 years in Massachusetts. Share a memory at Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Pomfret For memorial guestbook visit www. the Town of Glocester School System. www.smithandwalkerfh.com Center, Ann Gratton and her hus- GilmanAndValade.com. Bradford Harold Kiff, Sr., 62 Shirley Wing Leach, 90 THOMPSON – ty-five years Sarah; his adoring chil- Bradford H. Kiff, Sr., dren Katie Lee Schifino and her hus- BROOKLYN — dance. She is survived by her children, 62, of Border Trail, band Thomas of Warren, Rhode Island, Shirley Wing Leach, Sidney H. Wing of Marlow, Okla., and died December 22, Tara Marie Martel and her husband 90, of Brooklyn, Marguerite Kissa of Burkesville, Ky.; at Masonic Care George of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away Friday, grandchildren, William O’Connell, in Wallingford fol- and Bradford H. Kiff, Jr. of Plainfield, Dec. 30, at Colonial Maize Glickman, Jocelyn Rezewiski, lowing a four year New Hampshire; a sister Dawn Health and Rehab in Cora Grandy, Rachel Ketterlinus, and battle with FTD McInnis of Attleboro, Massachusetts; Plainfield with her Sidney E. Wing II. She is also survived (Frontotemporal five grandchildren Shawn, Aydin, and family by her side. by ten great grandchildren, several Lobe Degeneration). Dustyn Schifino, and Gwendolyn and She was born in great great grandchildren and many He was the loving husband of Sarah Genevieve Martel. He was predeceased Waterbury Center, nieces and nephews. (Demers) Kiff. Born in Attleboro, by a brother Darren Kiff. Vt., on Nov. 1, 1926, daughter of the late She was predeceased by her son Massachusetts, he was the son of Relatives and friends were invit- Arnold and Myrtle (Yates) Schonio. Gordon Wing and her brother Francis the late Harold Kiff, Jr. and Virginia ed to visit with Brad’s family on She was first married to Sidney E. Schonio. (Brown) Kiff. December 28 in the Gilman Funeral Wing who passed away in 1996 and Funeral service was held on He attended local schools in Home, Putnam, which was followed later married Herbert W. Leach who Thursday, Jan. 5, at The Federated Attleboro and graduated from by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. passed away in 2011. Shirley worked at Church of Christ of Brooklyn. Burial Attleboro High School. He went to Eugene Church, in Chepachet, Rhode the Willimantic Post Office for 21 years will be in the spring in Warren, Vt. work for his father’s company Islander Island. In lieu of flowers memorial until her retirement. Prior to that Calling hours were held in Tillinghast Industries as a jeweler. Over the years donations in Brad’s memory may be she worked at the former Del Pesco Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, in addition to being a jeweler by trade, made to AFTD, Radnor Station, Bld Machine Shop. Shirley was a member Danielson on Wednesday, Jan. 4. he became a production manager, 2, Suite 320, 290 King of Prussia Rd., of The Federated Church of Christ of Visit Tillinghastfh.com. operations manager, then a bus driver Radnor, PA 19087 or www.theaftd.org. Brooklyn and loved to knit and square for special needs children which is a For memorial guestbook visit www. job that he held close to his heart. GilmanAndValade.com. Surviving is his loving wife of thir-

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433 Main Street 25 Main Street Danielson, CT Central Village, CT 860-774-3284 860-564-2147 B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 6, 2017 Mary Y. Plante, 88 PUTNAM — Lariviere of Putnam, her good friend OBITUARIES Mary Y. Plante, 88, Marie Domler of Putnam, her grand- of 218 Woodstock children Edward Bellerive, Heidi Ave., Putnam, died Champany, Kristina Bellerive, Friday, Dec. 30, at the Greg Plante, Jessie Plante, Jeffrey, Matulaitis Nursing Christopher and Patrick Plante, ten Thomas W. Dawson, 94 Home. great grandchildren and one great Wife of the late great granddaughter, several nieces CHARLTON, Army veteran of Ernest J. Plante. and nephews. She was predeceased Mass. — Thomas World War II. Born Aug. 15, 1928, by her two sons, Ernest Plante and W. Dawson, 94, of Mr. Dawson was an in Moosup, daughter of the late Joseph Richard Plante, her siblings Rita Richardson Corner oil burner technician and Bertha Lariviere. Penzanko, Alice Deloge, Noella Road, died Friday, at Bemis & Hobbs in She had been employed for 29 years Bennett, Cecilia Clark, Lucille Sirrine, Dec. 23, in his home Spencer, retiring at Hale Manufacturing as a winder. Maggie Lariviere, Rosie Sirrine, Agnes after a short illness. many years ago. He Mary was a volunteer at Day Kimball Deloge He was prede- was a member of the Hospital for many years. She was a A calling hour will be Friday, Jan. 6, ceased by his wife American Legion communicant of ST Mary Church of from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Smith and of 61 years, Diana C. Post 391 in Charlton. the Visitation. She enjoyed playing Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., (Zinkowsky) Dawson of Charlton, who He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his Bingo at the VFW, trips to the casino, Putnam, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass died in 2011. He is survived by his younger years, traveling, and most of and eating out with her friends and of Christian Burial at St. Mary Church daughter, Diana L. King and her hus- all loved to spend time with his family. family. of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., band Rodney of Charlton; two grand- He will be remembered as a wonderful She leaves her daughter Linda Putnam. Burial in St Mary Cemetery. daughters, Melanie A. Woodcock and family man. Bellerive of Putnam, her siblings Visit www.smtihandwalkerfh.com. her husband John of Charlton, and A memorial service was held Theresa Tetero of Wauregan, Eugene Mellisa S. Chapman and her hus- Monday, Jan. 2, at Paradis-Givner band Joseph of Southbridge; six great Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. grandchildren, two grandchildren of Family and friends gathered at the Stanley J. Smith, 57 his heart, many nephews and nieces, funeral home prior to the service. and his constant companion, Cole. Burial will be private at a later date. OXFORD, Mass. and great-nieces. He was predeceased by four broth- In lieu of flowers, memorial con- — Stanley J. Smith, He was born in Ashland, Maine, ers and one sister. tributions may be made to the 57, of Old Worcester son of the late Stanley F. and Priscilla He was born in Portsmouth, NH, American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Road, died unexpect- (Jimmo) Smith, was raised in son of the late William E. and Gladys St., Framingham, MA 01701. edly on Monday, Gleasondale and lived in Marlborough A. (Manning) Dawson, and lived in Visit paradisfuneralhome.com. Dec. 19, at St. before moving to Oxford 13 years ago. Charlton since 1966. He was a U.S. Vincent Hospital in He attended Nashoba Regional High Worcester. School. He is survived by Mr. Smith was a construction work- Barbara A. Stefanik, 86 his life partner of 30 er for over 25 years. He was a mechanic years, Roberta “Robin” A. Arena of and enjoyed working on race cars. He WEBSTER, National Honor Society. Oxford; his son, Michael J. Smith of enjoyed sports, following the Boston Mass. — Barbara A. Mrs. Stefanik worked as a secretary Oxford; two stepsons, Carl E. Arena sports teams, and loved racing and (Madura) Stefanik, to the President at the Waterhouse and Christopher M. Arena, both of NASCAR. 86, of Webster, passed Company in her youth but spent the Oxford; his granddaughter, Madison Calling hours were Friday, Dec. 23, away peacefully on bulk of her life running the popular Rose Arena of Northbridge; his broth- at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Dec. 20, 2016, at her Andy’s Restaurant with her husband er, Gaylon Campbell of Maine; five Main St., Oxford. Burial will be private daughter’s home John, formerly located at 59 East Main sisters, Donna Matheson of Texas, at a later date. with her family by Street. She retired as a medical secre- Rhonda Langille of Maine, Debra Smith In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- her side. tary for Doctor Robert Downes. Martin of Fitchburg, Kathy Smith butions may be made to Parkinson’s She is survived Barbara and her husband traveled Doyle of Front Royal, Va., and Gail Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, by her husband of 63 years, John T. around the world. She enjoyed shop- Smith McCassey of Putnam, Conn.; Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. Stefanik; 4 sons, Gregory J. Stefanik of ping, cooking, dining out and read- many nephews, nieces, great-nephews, Visit paradisfuneralhome.com. Webster, Mark A. and his wife Anna- ing. She was a talented cross stitcher, Lee Stefanik of Dudley, Jeffrey J. and knitter and seamstress. She also spent Stephen Gottlieb, 66 his wife Donna Stefanik of Woodstock, countless hours watching her family’s Christopher J. Stefanik and his com- sporting events. WOODSTOCK — Stephen Gottlieb, Additionally, he taught music in panion Sally Thurston of Southbridge; The funeral was held, Friday, Dec. 66, of Woodstock, died Monday, Jan. Southbridge and owned Southbridge a daughter and best friend, Angela M. 23, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 2, at home, surrounded by his family. Music store. Stephen enjoyed garden- Stefanik and her fiancé Robert Alves East Main Street, with a Mass in Saint He leaves his wife of 45 years, ing, his grandchildren and reading. of Putnam; and by 10 grandchildren. Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. A calling Marylou Davis of Woodstock; a son, There are no calling hours. A memo- She is predeceased by her son, period was held on Friday, Dec. 23, in Joseph Gottlieb of Thompson; a daugh- rial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Matthew Stefanik and by her sister, the funeral home. She will be laid to ter, Amber Tourlentes and her hus- Jan. 14, at the First Congregational Louise Mason. rest in Saint Joseph’s Garden of Peace. band Stephen of Somerville, Mass.; Church, 543 Route 169, Woodstock. She was born in Webster on June In lieu of flowers donations may be two grandchildren, Theo and Eli In lieu of flowers, donations can be 18, 1930, the daughter of Paul Madura made to Saint Louis Endowment Fund, Tourlentes of Somerville, made to First Congregational Church, and Celia (Biadasz) Madura. She 15 Lake Street, Webster, MA 01570. Stephen was born in Washington 543 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281 or was a 1948 graduate of Bartlett High Visit www.scanlonfs.com. D.C., son of the late Sidney and the Woodstock Historical Society, 523 School where she was a member of the Margaret (Moore) Gottlieb. Stephen Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281. lived in Woodstock for the past 20 Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, years. He was Manager at Hobbs 48 School Street, Webster has been Medical in Stafford Springs for the entrusted with arrangements. A guest past 25 years. book is available at www.shaw-majer- Stephen was a professional musi- cik.com where you may light a candle Villager Newspapers cian, played guitar and performed or post a message of condolence. within many bands over the years. COMMUNITY Edward M. Therrien, 56 NORTH in Connecticut all his life. He worked SPOTLIGHT GROSVENORDALE at Wyman-Gordon for 38 years. He was — Edward M. a 4th Degree Knight at the Putnam “Shining a light on community events” Therrien, 56, of North Knights of Columbus and was also a Grosvenordale, a lov- member of the Knights of Columbus, January 7, Sat., 11:30 Bracken Memorial Library, 57 Academy Road, ing husband, father, #2087 in North Grosvenordale. Ed Woodstock. 860-928-0046 Cookbook Club, The Chew: What’s for Dinner, son and brother, died was very active with Boy Scout Troop Bracken Memorial Library, 57 Academy Road, Wednesday, Dec. 21, #21 for over 20 years. He earned his Woodstock. 860-928-0046 January 18, Wed., 10am-12pm 2016, at home, sur- wood badge building the bridge at J.N. Mom to Mom at the Woodstock Evangelical rounded by his lov- Webster Boy Scout Camp. In 1997, he January 8, Sun., 7:30-10:30am Covenant Church – young moms meet together ing family. was the George Meaney Award recipi- American Legion All You Can Eat Breakfast for quality Biblical instruction in parenting, to benefit the Legion. Breakfast includes small group discussion and interaction with He leaves his wife of 11 years, ent. Ed enjoyed camping, loved attend- scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, mentor moms. Community moms welcome! Kylee D. (Warren) Therrien of North ing the Fryberg Fair and loved Old ham, hash, English muffins, sausage & gravy, Free childcare is available through age 5. Grosvenordale; his parents, George Orchard Beach, Maine, where he spent beans & kielbasa, French toast, pancakes, coffee 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock. Register at and Jacqueline (Savage) Therrien of many summers as a kid. juice including Belgian Waffles & omelets all woodstockcovenant.org. Any questions, call North Grosvenordale; two sons, Mark There will be a Celebration of Life for for just $8. 860-928-0486. Therrien of North Grosvenordale, Ed on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Andrew Therrien and his wife Knights of Columbus, 1017 Riverside January 13, Fri., at 7pm January 19, Thurs., 7pm Gina of North Kingston, R.I.; one Drive, North Grosvenordale. Canterbury Historical Society Welcomes Author Christine Whitehead comes to daughter, Stefanie Perrine of North In lieu of flowers, donations can be Captain Kenneth Force for “Sousa to Barnum, Pomfret Library to read from her second Grosvenordale; two brothers, Richard made to the Knights of Columbus, 1017 The Golden Era of American Band Music” Kindle published book, The Rage of Plum Therrien and his wife Melissa of New Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, A specialist in American band music, he Blossoms, and will talk about writing and Boston, N.H., Philip Therrien and his CT 06255 or the Saint Joseph’s Church will explore with us this much-loved genre publishing. Visit christinewhitehead.com, and wife Wanda of Wauregan, Conn.; one Food Bank 18 Main Street, North of American music. Free! Refreshments. also Ms. Whitehead’s Hemingway blog site: sister, Celeste Therrien of Sturbridge; Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Community Room of the Canterbury theblogalsorises.com. two grandchildren, Luke and Jude Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury. Therrien of North Kingston; a Godson, School Street, Webster, MA has been January 29, Sun., 1 - 2:30 pm Randy Fifield of North Grosvenordale; entrusted with arrangements. A guest January 13 - 15, The Last Green Valley Ranger Marcy’s many aunts, uncles, a niece, nephews, book is available at www.shaw-majer- Winter Teen Weekend from Friday at 5:30pm Acorn Adventure - Eagle Search & Lake great nephews and cousins. cik.com where you may light a candle until Sunday at 9am at Windham-Tolland 4-H Visit! Roseland Park, 205 Roseland Park Rd., Ed was born in Webster, and lived or post a message of condolence. Camp, 326 Taft Pond Rd, Pomfret Center. Food, Woodstock. Have you seen any of the EAGLES games, sledding, leadership skills and lots of that live with us? Search for our winged fun for teens 13-17. Fee is $50. Pre-registration wonders. Snacks, eagle info, Acorn Adventure Courtesy photo required by January 6. Call 860-974-3379 to stickers and fresh air fun included! Dress for the register or email: [email protected] weather, and bring a friend! FREE! marcy@ The Putnam Rotary Club collected tlgv.org games for kids for the holidays. From January 14, Sat. 9:30 left, Marc Archambault, Rotary pres- Book Club, A Higher Call: An Incredible February 1, Wed., 10am-12pm ident; Rotarian Rachael Johnston; True Story of Combat & Chivalry in the Mom to Mom at the Woodstock Evangelical Patty Bryant Beausoleil of the War-Torn Skies of WWII by Adam Makos Covenant Church – young moms meet together Putnam Family Resource Center; Bracken Memorial Library, 57 Academy Road, for quality Biblical instruction in parenting, Nicolle Hill and Jenn Strong of TEEG. Woodstock. 860-928-0046 small group discussion and interaction with mentor moms. Community moms welcome! January 14, Sat., 10-11am Free childcare is available through age 5. Games and more Interesting snowflake information (How do they 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock. Register at crystallize?) Have a “fake” snowball fight, and woodstockcovenant.org. Any questions, call collected for kids make a snowflake ornament. Bring your smile 860-928-0486. and your camera for some fun. Please pre- PUTNAM — The Putnam register by calling 860-564-8760. On the second Narconon reminds families that interventions Rotary Club recently donated Saturday of each month from 10-11am there are powerful tools that can be used when an games and books to two local will be a free children’s program at Aldrich Free addict refuses to get help. To learn more about nonprofit organizations and chil- Public Library (299 Main St. Moosup). how to conduct an intervention for your loved dren will have a much nicer holi- one go to http://www.narconon-suncoast. day because of it. January 14, Sat. 9:30 org/blog/the-power-of-an-intervention.html. Rachael Johnston, who head- Book Club, A Higher Call: An Incredible Narconon can help you take steps to overcome ed the committee, said Rotarians True Story of Combat & Chivalry in the addiction in your family. Call today for free brought in 62 games for kids. The committee already had 200 books. War-Torn Skies of WWII by Adam Makos screenings or referrals. 877-841-5509 The Putnam Family Resource Center, based in Putnam schools, received some of the gifts. Patty Bryant Beausoleil from the center told Rotarians when she started 17 years ago there were families who didn’t have coats, food or gifts. This page is designed to shine a light on upcoming local nonprofit, educational and The need was great. She said last year the center served 170 families and 180 community events. Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and are FREE to qualifying kids. organizations, schools, churches and town offices. To submit your event contact: TEEG was the second recipient of the club’s collection efforts. Jenn Strong Teri Stohlberg at 860-928-1818 ext. 105, or [email protected]. and Nicolle Hill of TEEG told Rotarians that the group is trying to meet the needs of 250 families this year. Deadline for submission is Friday at Noon Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 6, 2017 B9 Centaurs hope to put a championship on ice HOCKEY continued from page B1­­­

because of the run they made last year. “Everyone’s going to be gunning for us. We know that they’re going to be coming after us,” Black said. “We know that every single team’s going to want to come and play us hard.” DeLuca said they can’t sneak up on opponents anymore. Although the var- sity program at Woodstock is in just its fourth season, the Centaurs have arrived. “I do miss the underdog title kind of,” DeLuca said. “We’ve got a lot of pres- sure on us. Coach doesn’t like us to talk about it but it’s hard to not see it.” Their favored status is both a burden and motivation. “Some teams can use that and let it go to their heads. We’ve just got to use that as fuel. Because we know we can be the best team in the state and we’ve got to play that way,” DeLuca said. Hall, DeLuca, and senior winger Will Liscomb are all prodigious scorers and the Centaurs should have little trouble putting the puck in the back of the net. Charlie Lentz photo “Nathan (DeLuca) and Ryan (Black) Woodstock’s Cal Wilcox makes a save in a 2-1 win against Hall/Southington last Saturday. are both back this year. Will (Liscomb) is back. They accounted probably for Gagnon on the wings. ries with a seasoned netminder back in “We really just try to keep them somewhere around 125 goals last year “They did exactly what your third the fold. grounded, keep them focused. Don’t get between them,” said coach Starr. “And line needs to do: Go out on the ice, play “It’s nice to know he’s back there,” past the period we’re in, don’t get past in our first two games Will Liscomb was 30 to 40 seconds hard hockey, don’t Starr said. “If any of our players on the the shift you’ve got to go out and play actually our best player but you can’t give up a goal, give the first two lines a ice do make a mistake he’s back there next,” Starr said. “We’ve got to worry take away from what Nathan and Ryan break,” Starr said. to help us. Hopefully we don’t count on about what we’re doing now. But look- bring to the ice every time — I mean Through graduation the Centaurs him too much though.” ing toward the state playoffs, it’s way they draw (defensive) crowds — every- lost much experience in the defensive The roster also includes seniors too early in the season to try to figure body knows who they are now.” zone including Doug Gerrity, Jon-Luc Dawson Normington, Jack Jellison, out what team we’re going to play or Woodstock Academy has a senior-lad- Cournoyer and Conner Bavosi. Starr Bruce Dexter, Liam Dyer, juniors who we’re going to match up against.” en lineup but an infusion of youth has said they’ll be missed. Aidan Boisvert and Carson Hadley, Black remembers last season’s 6-5 been added to the roster. LeDonne, “It was a big loss. You had three sophomore Ethan Thorpe, and fresh- sudden-death overtime loss to Staples/ a freshman, started at right wing on defensemen that graduated last year, men Jake Starr, Sean McCusker, and Weston/Shelton in the Division III Woodstock’s No.-1 line against Hall all played four years of varsity, all knew Doug Newton. State Semifinals. Despite coach Starr’s Southington. the systems, all knew where each other “Honestly if you look at our roster, objections Black envisions a different “We actually have a lot of underclass- was going to be — being in the right we have 22 kids on the roster, any ending to his high school career. men. It’s good to have a mix of seasoned place at the right time,” Starr said. “Not kid is capable of playing any game,” “I thought about last year a lot. I players and younger players. Next year to mention the physicality — Conner Starr said. “And the way we base who’s think all of us thought about it a lot. those younger players are definitely (Bavosi) played a very physical game playing where — it just comes down to Now we just have to put it behind us,” going to step up in bigger roles,” Starr and Doug (Gerrity) could too when he who’s playing hardest.” Black said. “It hurt. I think that’s going said. wanted to. And Jon-Luc (Cournoyer) in This is Woodstock’s fourth season to give us a little bit more of an edge With just a fraction of the season front of the net, not many people better of varsity hockey, sixth overall. Coach come playoff time.” completed Starr is still juggling line in front of the net. It is a tough loss.” Starr has guided the program since its This March the Centaurs hope to use combinations depending on how well Starr has filled those departures with inception and is well aware his seniors that edge to their advantage. his players perform in practice. junior Ryan Wojciechowski, sopho- are thinking about reaching a state “We know we want to get past the “We’re still mixing and matching a more Liam McDermott, and sophomore championship game. He hoped the semifinals. We want to win the state little bit,” Starr said. Gunner Moore, who transferred into pressure wouldn’t hinder their perfor- championship. That’s our goal but Against Hall/Southington, the school district. mance. that’s every team’s goal going into the Woodstock’s No.-2 line had sophomore “Ryan Wojciechowski is going to have “You can see it shift by shift — the season,” DeLuca said. “We’ve got a lot Avery Riva at center with Liscomb on a big year for us. He is playing fantastic older kids, the seniors — they’re trying of work to do but that is our goal. We left wing and freshman Doug Newton right now. Liam McDermott probably to press a little bit because they want to want to win a state championship for on right wing. had his best game of the three we’ve finish because they’re finishers, all of this school like the basketball team did “The second line is important and played tonight,” said Starr after the them,” Starr said. “They want the state four years ago. That’s all I want in high Will is really a leader on that line,” win over Hall/Southington. “The big- title. It’s a great goal to have. It’s just school at this point. Every senior in the Starr said. “Will can take them under gest addition is a kid that we didn’t even one of those things with social media locker room, we want to win the state his wing and show them the way we know we were going to get — Gunner that we don’t want them talking about. championship. That’s all we’re think- want things done, the systems that we Moore moved here from California — We know they think about it and it’s ing about.” play. They’re fast kids. They’re energy very talented, sees the ice very well and on their minds. It’s on a lot of people’s Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) kids. They’re talented. That’s what we can move the puck quick. Can skate it. minds. We have the capability of doing 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- need from a second line.” He can shoot. So it was a big addition, it this year. But we’re still getting our [email protected]. Woodstock’s third line last Saturday eases that (graduation) loss a little bit.” legs under us. It’s only the third game.” was junior center Pat Delaney with Senior goaltender Cal Wilcox returns Many games to go — many dreams to seniors Tyler Huhtanen and Zach between the pipes and Starr has no wor- keep in check for now. Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings

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Bean. ****************** Whirlpool Refrigerator EAGLE GA WITH RIM bumpers, ropes, oars Call 2 Mattresses Included, Black $6500 firm FULL LENGTH $45.00 (508)832-3029 Day Bed Cover Included by L.L. For sale MINK COAT $400 or best offer GE ELECTRIC STOVE 1-860-923-2169 Bean. CHERRY KITCHEN Size 12 Excellent Condition, ELECTRIC CHORD ORGAN Old Town Canoe CABINET SET New $2,400 Call (860) 753-2053 Light Cream Color Angle Iron Cutter Excellent Condition. $60.00 1931 old town 18’ Never used. Asking $300 $250 or Best Offer For Shelving Real Wood MINK JACKET restored Maine guide Includes matching Corian-type 508-612-9263 4W296, HK Potter 2790 $350.00 FIRM countertop with mounted Thigh length CAR SUNROOF canoe. ****************** ROLL-TOP DESK Normally Sells For $700 Call (860) 935-0116 rimless sink. Mint condition $100.00 Clear resin coated, Seldom worn! Maple $50 OBO $3,200 BEST OFFER $150 or Best Offer Mahogany gun wales Great value! HOMEMADE PINE DIAMOND 508-278-3973 And caned seats Call 5pm-8:30pm Call 860-974-0635 FURNITURE FOR COFFEE TABLE a third seat mahogany ENGAGEMENT RING (508) 779-0542 (508)867-6546 For sale SALE MOTORS AND TWO END TABLES caned seat and back Half carat 1/2HP 230/460V $100.00 Paddles included Beautiful marquis setting JOHN DEERE VANGUARD LADDER 1725RPM, 56 Frame Perfect for the wooden Yellow gold band SNOW BLOWER 1 Bedroom Set- RACK ARCHERY BOW Fits models x310, x360, x540, Bed, Two Bureaus with Mirror $30 ANTIQUE LAMP JUG canoe enthusiast. Never worn, still in box Black AMF WING ARCHERY x530, x534 Solid Cherry Wood $40.00 Cost $2250 new 2” Steel Tubing with side $5800.00 THUNDERBIRD Lists $1,900.00 5HP, 230/460V $1200 OBO stabilizer bars. (508)479-0230 BARE BOW 62” T4-523 Sell $1,200.00 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 508-943-3813 1 Dining Room Set ANTIQUE CROQUET SET Cross and stabilizer bars. AMO #45 Call 1-413-436-7585 $100 from Ethan Allen- $40.00 Fits Chevy S10 or similar size TWO Old Town Solid Cherry Table with Two EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR SALE 5HP, 230/460V pick-up trucks. “Loon III” DOG KENNELS Extensions and Glass Hutch SMALL COFFEE TABLE $100.00 or best offer ASKING $125.00 LAY-Z-BOY LOVE 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Kayaks Two Dog Kennels with Lights $100 $35.00 Call 860-779-3903 or best offer SEAT AND CHAIR Protection Pad FREE with in great condition, CALL as One Unit $500.00 $300 each. Purchase 4 Motor Speed Controls (508) 347-3145 Each Kennel approx. 12’x5’8”. ELECTRIC BASE BOARD VARIOUS Price includes paddles You Dismantle Hitachi J100, 400/460V CUSTOM-MADE 1 Entertainment $25.00 ELVIS PRESLEY & Beautiful Solitaire $300.00 Best Offer Thule car racks ($400 value) DINING TABLE AND Center MEMORABILIA Diamond Ring Call DROP LEAF CART with $500 This price is half the cost of new Ready to propose to your beloved (860) 774-5518 CHAIRS Call 5pm-8:30pm $50.00 but resources are limited? Dia- (6 chairs - includes Two Bookcases Each Side 508-867-6546 (508)612-9263 (508) 335-1135 mond is 3/4 of a carat, white gold (508)461-7479 two captain’s chairs) END TABLE W/DRAWER band, size 7. It’s DUDLEY INDOOR (508) 764-6715 elegant and yet modern. Simply $1,000.00 $50.00 Local FLEA MARKET ************ YAMAHA CLAVINOVA beautiful! GARAGE ITEMS Retail market value: $2,850. Sell- 8 Mill St COFFEE TABLE AND MOVING ESTATE END TABLE W/ TWO ELECTRIC PIANO News ing for $700. Credit and Debit Dudley, MA TWO END TABLES FOR SALE BY DRAWERS WITH BENCH Cards are accepted. Please Call SALE OAK APPOINTMENT $60.00 Model CLP153S or Text Jane for EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY Tools, Compressor, Original price $2,675 $100.00 pictures LOTS OF NEW VENDORS Floor Jack Electronics, Electric Asking $900 (negotiable) (508) 797-2850 Welder Torches Keyboards and CALL 508-765-1514 $ave Money Buying, TV ARMOIRE Battery Charger Accessories, Kitchen 1-508-764-4458 Make Money $elling OAK Toolbox 1-774-452-3514 Many Other Items Items, Some Furniture, $125.00 plus Much More! BIKES FOR SALE Dudleyflea.com 100 GENERAL Call MEN’S AND WOMEN’S (800) 551-7767 Call 508-789-9708 Please Call FOUND HERE! SPECIALIZED GLOBE HY- (508) 829-5403 SNOW BLOWER CUB (508) 885-2055 BRID BIKES 14764 COME JOIN US CADET 945 SWE 105 BULLETIN BOARD TIRE SIZE 700X38C PRIME SELLING SPACES FOR SALE GARMIN GPS 12XL or email: SNOWBLOWER 207 BOAT/DOCK [email protected] CROSSROADS AVAILABLE Personal Navigator, 12 13 hp Tecumseh OHV, Four Stall Horse Barn RENTALS for more information or AVENIR SEAT channel receiver, 45 in width trigger For Rent SHIMANO REVOSHIFTS OAK TV STAND appointment Electrical moving map graphics, controlled steering, ************* 7 SPEEDS & MORE $200 Material backlit display for 6 forward, 2 reverse, Ten Years Old *BUILDING LOT MINT CONDITION ************ A MUST SEE Industrial, Commercial, night use. Like New, Hardly used! Big Stalls & Huge Loft Dennison Hill, CHERRY COFFEE Nice, Big Turnout Pasture ASKING $300 Residential Perfect for Hunters $1,700 Southbridge Wire, Pipe, Fittings, TABLE $200/stall or EACH and Boaters, REFRIGERATOR 1/2 acre+ Relays, Coils, Overloads, $125 WHITE OUTDOOR Whole Barn for $700 CALL asking $150 FOR SALE Please text (508) 615-1246 Town water Fuses, Breakers, Meters, PRODUCTS (508) 347-3145 or best offer and town sewer Punches, Pipe-Benders. SnowBoss 1050 TWO END TABLES (508)347-3145 5 Years Old $29,750 Snowblower, 10hp BLUE BIRD BOXES $125/EACH Good Condition 130 YARD SALES New Recessed Troffer Tecumseh two stage (508) 612-9263 Get your boxes ready HANDICAPPED SCOOTER White now for Early Spring! 30 in width, electric **************** Flourescent 3-Tube with 2 brand new batteries $350 FLEA MARKET SELLERS $5 Each SOFA TABLE T-8 277V Fixtures ALUMINUM FOLDING Call Sandy start Well maintained. 20 years of very good Woodstock $150 257 COLLECTIBLES Enclosed RAMP (508) 320-7314 $600.00 items clearing out house (860)481-9003 $56 Each but don’t want hassle of or $800.00 REMOTE CONTROL Call 5pm-8:30pm ALL VERY GOOD yard sale come and 84 Piece teristohlberg AIRPLANES (508) 347-3775 (508)867-6546 CONDITION LIFT CHAIR make an offer ! Avon Cape Cod @yahoo.com Some with motors, Light Blue Best one gets it all! radios and accessories, Collection, Brand new $275.00 SNOW THROWER Cash only! FULL-SIZE AERO BED and some building material Dinnerware and More GENERAL ELECTRIC FOR SALE (508)943-0169 NEVER USED Call 774-241-0027 TORO ELECTRIC In Great Condition! DOUBLE OVEN 4 CYCLE BOX STOCK CANADIAN PINE HUTCH $75 $225.00 START Self cleaning CLONE MOTOR- Best offer over $500 Model #824 Digital clock, black WITH NORAM CLUTCH- Replica 1929 Mercedes 200 GEN. BUSINESS (508) 885-7372 Asking $900 MOTOR MOUNT 58T 59T 60T WOMEN’S BOWLING 14 cu. ft. GE SSK 24 Inch, 8 HP, 5 Speed, Call 774-230-8060 GEARS BALL SELF-DEFROSTING ‘82 Bobcat Running 2 Reverse 2-BOTTLES OF OIL FREEZER after 3:30 & BAG Gear 205 BOATS Beautiful $150.00 $7,700 Excellent Condition $35 It has never failed me! CAROUSEL COLLECTION, ASKING $800.00 includes complete 13 piece Portable Stump Grinder 1- BASS BOAT BRIGGS & STRATTON CALL AFTER 4PM FM Menagerie. 508-943-2174 $150 $275.00 10 ft. with trailer GENERATOR (860) 315-4509 PRICES NEGOTIABLE Proceeds for charity. (508) 832-6871 $1150. Value over $1,000. For sale Landscape Flexible Flyer Sled, Storm Responder FOR MORE Sacrifice at $525, firm. BICYCLE Equipment Wooden Toboggan, www.Connecticuts 5500 Watt, 120/220 Volts QuietCorner.com 1- 13 ft. 10” Must take all. Shogun Shock Wave INFORMATION AND Trailer Wood/Fiberglass Skis Like-New ALUMINUM Shimano PICTURES $995 OBO Best Offer Serious inquiries ONLY. SPORTSPAL CANOE $650 or best offer Equipped Off Road CALL Call: (860) 774-7194. 21 Speed, Twist Shift Lionel Mid-Forties SNOWBLOWER (860) 774-5587 (508) 892-1679 Call 5pm-8:30pm $500. Leave message. Paid $400 508-867-6546 Train Set, Tracks POULAN PRO Will sacrifice For Sale CHAIN LINK FENCE Accessories 11 H.P., O.H.V 30” 1- ALUMINUM 10 ft. 265 FUEL/WOOD 6 feet x 100 ft. Also TenPoint Handicap $450 with trigger controlled steering LUMBER JOHN BOAT FIREWOOD and WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS Hunting Crossbow Totally gone thru Chevrolet Caprice/Ford Cut, Split & Delivered CHAIN LINK GATE Rough Sawn Pine Steel Car Ramps Electric start $300. Make offer Green & Seasoned 6 feet x 3 feet lists New $1,800.00 DRY 30+ Yrs. $20 Runs excellent 6 forward - 3 reverse Good condition Call 860-215-0962 SELL $850.00 2” x 18” or smaller. Wood Lots Wanted $200 sold together Ask for Rich CALL (401) 932-1409 $550.00 Call Call 508-987-8965 Call (413) 436-7585 Call (508) 476-7867 ONLY 9AM-4PM! 508-949-2369 508-885-5189 Call Paul(508)769-2351 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 6, 2017 B11

275 FLEA MARKET 298 WANTED TO BUY 319 HEALTH CARE 454 HOME 546 CEMETERY LOTS 575 VACATION RENTALS 300 HELP WANTED 400 SERVICES PROFESSIONALS IMPROVEMENT BURIAL PLOTS OFF SEASON IS GREAT DUDLEY INDOOR Route PAXTON MEMORIAL 310 GENERAL HELP 402 GENERAL SERVICES AT THE CAPE FLEA MARKET Furniture Doctor PARK WANTED Have your furniture 8 Mill St 169 ******** Call The Professionally restored Dudley, MA COMMUNITY Garden of Heritage Antiques Junk Man at Reasonable rates. EVERY SATURDAY, SUNDAY 884 Worcester St. CATHOLIC RESPITE WORKER furniture face lifting, Bought (2) $3,750.00 each LOTS OF NEW VENDORS Southbridge MA CHARITIES (Job ID: 9784) Trees Cut painting, striping to and will sell for $3,500.00 each Brush/Limbs Home Care Aides Refinishing, $ave Money Buying, Looking To Purchase needed to care for To provide families and Removed caning and repairs. 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Demolition, 2 twins) 1 bath home with Local And Workers needed in Blackstone Inc. Team Member. Asking $1,700 each Residential Moves. $2,200 Both full kitchen & microwave, Estate Auctions Valley/Southbridge areas. Pay rate $12.00+/hr. 500 REAL ESTATE News Furnaces Removed Call (508) 723-2306 washer/dryer, screened in CALL MIKE ANYTIME Qualifications: porch w/ picnic table, grill, Call An interest in working with Dave 550 MOBILE HOMES cable TV. Outdoor shower. (774)230-1662 505 APARTMENTS FOR On dead-end street. families who have a physi- (508)867-2564 PARK MODEL 800-649-4364 cally, developmentally, emo- (413)262-5082 RENT Near shopping, theater, EOE/AA tionally, or other life TRAILER restaurants, bike trail, Local challenged family member. fishing, playground, 415 BUSINESS 10 minutes from bay and Must be at least of eighteen STURBRIDGE 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH FOUND HERE! SERVICES ocean side beaches. Heroes (18) years of age. APARTMENTS ON Large Enclosed Porch Knowledgeable of creative and Large Shed Email developmental activities BEAUTIFUL CEDAR Off season rates available 281 FREE PETS Seeking area residents appropriate for the age and interested in having on-site, LAKE Meadowside of Woodstock capabilities of the individual Call Janet Us! professional review of their 3 Room Apartments, A Seasonal Cooperative being supported. at 508-865-1583 FREE TO GOOD private wells. This service is 1 Bedroom, Campground First Aide and CPR after 6 pm, or email HOME grant funded by the USEPA. Kitchen Applianced, certification required. Must June at It is free and is confidential. Utilities Not Included Asking $16,500 [email protected] have a vaild driver’s license. 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705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/ 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE Dodge 1500 pickup. 98’ 2007 SUZUKI TRAILERS 2010 HONDA CIVIC LX 110,000 Miles BOULEVARD C50 For Sale 1966 CHEVROLET (Gray) 2008 Ram 2008 Toyota Corolla SNOW TIRES Cruiser. 2013 18’ SKYCAT CORVETTE Excellent condition $950.00 Standard shift, 265,000 Silver/Gray Sharp Bike HYBRID CAMPER (Bighorn)Truck 22,600 miles Ford Wind Star 01’ highway miles, still going! 2 Firestone Winterforce, C2 STINGRAY Lots of mods/extras. Tub/shower, micro, air Hemi Motor, 4 Door, Well maintained. $11,000 size P215/60R16. 4 Speed Coupe, 143,000 Miles 14,812 miles, original owner. Too much to list! In Great Condition, We need a larger car. Used only 1 month! 327/300HP, 508-641-4606 $1100.00 New tires, ready to ride. Still new, smoke free Only 37,000 miles. $5,500 negotiable. $150 Silver Pearl/Black Interior, Call (508)779-0194 $4,400 $8,500 firm $18,000 Call Nate 401-269-6070 Call 860-963-2616 Call for more info. 1978 Thunderbird Coupe Call SERIOUS INTERESTS Dual Exhaust, Rust-free, 89K 2011 RED for more details FOR SALE ONLY $8,950 (860) 933-9458 [email protected] HYUNDAI SONATA (203) 826-2702 1990 Corvette 760 VANS/TRUCKS (413) 245-9651 Hatchback CPE (978) 760-3453 www.Connecticuts PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE 720 CLASSICS Excellent Condition, 1992 GMC Call for details After 7:30pm 860-928-1818 QuietCorner.com Four Door, T-Tops, All Original, One-Owner 73,000 miles, Color Red with Black Interior Diesel Truck Want to Place a Classified Ad? One-Owner Car! Auto Trans 5.7 Liter V8 UPS Truck-Style, Call 800-536-5836 1966 Ford Galaxie 72K Miles Aluminum Grumman Body, 2000 Saturn Sc-2 $8,500 www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com 768 VEHICLES FOR (508) 843-3604 Shelves. Rebuilt 500 Convertible 3-door coupe, 5 speed Transmission/Motor, ARTS Asking $11,000 745 RECREATIONAL P Great commuter car New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Information and Pictures are on Call (508) 335-0335 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Terrific gas mileage BUICK DEVILLE DTS VEHICLES Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Craigslist under car/trucks owner. New tires, MP3 radio 2005, V8, Black 1995 TOYOTA T100 2008 LAREDO 11’ Area Behind Seats Type in 1966 Ford. 173,000 miles Good condition FOR PARTS ONLY Dodge Dakota Cap Car is White 34 ft. 5th wheel Excellent Condition Ideal car for high school NStar Navigation, Leather FOR SALE: 14,100GVWR 6 1/2 foot, White, 1 owner, in excellent condition or college Interior, Moon Roof, CD Player I spent over $14,000 the last 2 $1,000 Or Best Offer Tinted windows, $15,500 2001 VOLVO V70 2 slides and new tires $2000 or BO 131,000 Miles years I had it on the road sliding glass with 2.4T $14,000 Call Dean 860-935-9154 $4000 $5,000 or best offer screens RUNS GOOD, NEEDS WORK Call 508-234-7755 (508) 801-0663 (508) 885-9537 Call 774-272-2085 $800 Like New or MOTOR HOME Call 5pm-8:30pm $400.00 2009 HYUNDAI GLS BO 38’ 1998 508-867-6546 1999 SAAB 900 SONATA SEDAN CAR FOR SALE (860) 963-0200 Dutchstar Convertible 2 Snow Tires 300 Cummins Diesel Engine Runs MODEL T ENGINE 2015 Nissan Rogue MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 1999 CHEVY S10 on Rims 6 Cylinders, Remote Starter, Spartan Chassis. One 235 75 R15 1926 Dealer Maintained Navigation, Sunroof, 2007, 2-door $500 or Best Offer Rebuilt- New Coil Box 131,500 miles 54,000 Miles Black exterior, grey interior Slide out. Extended Cab, 6-Cylinder, $150.00 83,000 Miles Two-Wheel Drive, Current and Wires/Plugs- 125,000 miles Please Call for Information New Tires & Brakes Inspection, Runs Good, Needs with Magneto-Hogs Head- $7,950 Call Gabriel Good condition (860) 377-5742 (508) 987-1931 Straigntened Pan at $4,200 Sleeps Four. Price Some Body Work $4,000 Sturbridge Automotive Reduced! $700 As Is PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE (860) 974-9111 Call 508-867-9106 PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE Call for details 860-928-1818 (860) 933-4573 (508) 347-9970 West Brookfield Call (508)335-3948 (508) 414-2474 Call for details 860-928-1818 B12 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 6, 2017