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PUTNAM — With social distancing organization will send a flock of friend- keeping families and friends apart, ly flamingos to the yard of a friend or Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, loved one. The flamingos will stay for Inc. (NOW) has decided to call our flock a short visit before moving on to a new of lawn flamingos out of retirement in location. The size of the flock varies, order to inspire smiles and raise funds with options to send 15 flamingos for for NOW youth scholarships, outreach a donation of $50, 30 flamingos for a programs and wellness clinics. donation of $75, or 45 flamingos for a The program – affectionately called donation of $100. To ensure safe social “Flock-A-Friend” – invites individuals distancing and sanitation, a NOW staff to donate to NOW and in return the member will handle the setup and breakdown of the flock, with no other contact. Photo Courtesy The previous “Flock-A-Friend” cam- With social distancing keeping families and paign launched in the spring of 2014 friends apart, Northeast Opportunities for after NOW had received a donation of Wellness, Inc. (NOW) has decided to call 50 lawn flamingos from Charlie Pious, our flock of lawn flamingos out of retire- President of Nutmeg Container. The fla- ment in order to inspire smiles and raise mingos had a successful stay in various funds for NOW youth scholarships, outreach programs and wellness clinics. Please Read FLOCK, page A4 Pomfret Library campaign fares well despite Coronavirus

POMFRET — On Feb. 6 of adults, space for the histori- encountered the COVID-19 achieving our goal. We were through a grant of $421,800 from this year, the Pomfret Public cal society archives, technol- coronavirus. Since that time, looking forward to the day a Connecticut State Library Library officially kicked off ogy upgrades and a number approximately the first week when we would announce our Construction Grant. As part of its Capital Campaign aimed at of other improvements to the of March, the campaign has success, which would allow the the preparation for the expan- raising $500,000 in an effort to current space. been forced to slow its progress community to move forward sion, the Town of Pomfret did essentially double the space of The campaign team, led but it hasn’t deterred those with the construction,” said an exploratory survey of its the current library that has by Chairperson Atty. Kate working diligently to see the Chairperson Cerrone. “We citizens that demonstrated the been in existence since 1739. Cerrone and Vice Chairpersons campaign to its successful con- look forward to the day when community agreed with the The addition to the building, Marc and Mary Archambault, clusion. we can gather again, and we need for the expansion. The which is the first major reno- working in concert with com- “Following the enthusiastic want our library to be better $500,000 campaign goal is the vation in more than 40 years, munity volunteers, was steadi- reception, the project received than ever for that time.” community’s matching portion includes conference areas, ly moving toward its goal when at our kickoff, our team was The library expansion proj- activity rooms for children and it suddenly and surprisingly making great progress toward ect received its initial impetus Please Read LIABRARY, page ­A5 Plainfield Day Kimball Healthcare Center temporarily suspends ancillary services

PLAINFIELD — In response to the from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Putnam coronavirus disease COVID-19 caus- Physical Medicine Office, located at 12 ing a significant drop in patient visits, South Main St. is open Monday through physical medicine, blood draw, diag- Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. nostic imaging departments at the Day Patients who would visit the Plainfield Kimball Healthcare (DKH) Center in Healthcare Center for blood draw or Plainfield will temporarily suspend ser- diagnostic imaging services, including vices effective immediately until fur- x-rays, mammography, bone densi- ther notice. ty, and ultrasound exams, can access ing ancillary services at our Plainfield COVID-19, what to do if you have symp- “The decision to temporarily sus- these services through the Danielson Healthcare Center after the coronavi- toms, unrelated health care needs, or pend ancillary services at the Plainfield Diagnostic Center located at 55 Green rus crisis has passed,” said Adiletta. need to visit someone at the hospital. You Healthcare Center is part of our overall Hollow Road. Hours of operation for Please visit Day Kimball Healthcare’s can also view updates via Day Kimball planning and response to the corona- the Danielson Diagnostic Center are COVID-19 online resource site at www. virus outbreak,” said Joseph Adiletta, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to daykimball.org/coronavirus for the Please Read DK, page ­A3 interim president, Day Kimball 3:30 p.m. most up-to-date information about Healthcare. “We want to emphasize Other services available at the Day that patients who would normally Kimball Healthcare Center in Plainfield access care at this location will contin- will remain open, for now, including ue to have various options to receive internal medicine, OB/GYN, and pedi- DKH care.” atrics. Patients who would visit the DKH recommends that anyone who Plainfield Physical Medicine Office, develops a fever, cough or difficulty located at 31 Dow Rd., can continue breathing should contact their prima- to receive physical, occupation, or ry care provider before visiting any speech language therapy services at healthcare location. the Day Kimball Healthcare Centers in “We are greatly appreciative for the Danielson or Putnam. flexibility and understanding of our The Danielson Physical Medicine community during this challenging Office is located at 55 Green Hollow Rd., time. We will continue to monitor the and is open Monday through Friday situation and we look forward to resum- Putnam Memorial Day

tribute going virtual Please Read XXX, page ­A1

PUTNAM — The Putnam Memorial Philip Salois (Vietnam veteran) as our Day Parade Committee is announcing keynote speaker. The ceremony will that we will not be hosting a parade this be hosted by Master of Ceremonies, year due to the COVID-19 Connecticut Ronald Coderre, Veteran. Mayor, guidelines. Barney Seney (veteran), will welcome The ceremony will be a “Virtual” everyone to the broadcast of the cere- tribute to our veterans. The ceremony mony. will be broadcast on WINY-1350 AM / There will be a re-enactment of 97.1 FM. It will also be live on the WINY the Wreath Laying Ceremony on the Facebook page. We are not encourag- Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. ing people to attend at the site of the We will have more details by Mid- ceremony. (site: WINY parking lot and May that will outline and promote the Veteran’s Bridge near Cargill Falls). first ever Putnam “Virtual” Memorial We will be using safe social distancing Day Ceremony to honor all our veter- and abiding by all CT COVID-19 guide- ans in Northeast Connecticut and in lines. the world. We are very fortunate to have Father- A2 • Friday, May 8, 2020 Villager Newspapers Due to COVID-19 the Killingly Historical and Genealogical Center will be closed until further notice.

was repealed in 1919, but standard time of the state of Connecticut.” (Norwich 1920, p. 6; newspapers.com). in time zones remained in law, with Bulletin, Tuesday, May 4, 1920, p. 6; Although we have collected sports the Interstate Commerce Commission newspapers.com). articles at the Killingly Historical Killingly (ICC) having the authority over time Other forms of entertainment were Center, most are about high school zone boundaries. Daylight time became more conventional. “The Goodyear athletics or individuals who have gone at 300 a local matter. It was re-established baseball nine will open their season on on to play at a higher level. If you nationally early in World War II, and Sunday afternoon when they cross b(a) have a relative who played on one of was continuously observed until the ts with the fast Ashland nine of Jewett the baseball teams for a local mill, MARGARET end of the war”. No wonder the post City. William Hunter, manager of the please email me or send a letter to the WEAVER office had problems. Goodyear nine is looking forward to Killingly Historical Center with the I’m really enjoying reading the news- a big season as he has secured the ser- information. Those teams made an papers from 1920. Life was definitely vices of several star ball players who important contribution to Killingly’s Sometimes, what I work on for one different. Take a walk in a park? Not will appear in the lineup for Sunday’s sports’ history, and it would be nice to Killingly at 300 column provides an always! “The following communica- game” (Norwich Bulletin, May 1, 1920 know the names of the players. idea for the next. The following sen- tion from a special police official of p. 3; newspapers.com). Not all the Not all competitions at that time tence in last week’s column prompt- the R.R. police department, Worcester, teams were fairly local. In July they were physical. Do you remember hav- ed further research about standard- Mass., will be of interest to many per- played a team from Pawtucket, RI. “The ing spelling bees when you were grow- ization of time in the United States. sons here. ‘Again notice is called to fre- Goodyear baseball nine shut out the ing up? Killingly and Putnam went “Postmaster and clerks would prefer quent trespassing on railroad property Pawtucket Orioles in (illegible) game all out! “Danielson---Killingly High the old schedule---6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Danielson. An official of the police by a score of 5-0. Nichols, the Goodyear School won the annual spelling match but Danielson is out of tune with the department of the railroad company slab artist was in ( ) form allow- with Putnam High School at the high rest of this part of the country as to was in Danielson on Friday, Saturday, ing but two scattered hits. Emmons school building here this evening. The keeping time, and this fact imposes and Sunday. This official has the starred at bat for the locals, securing Killingly teams were victors both in hardships on the post office force that names of certain persons who from three hits out of four trips to the plate. the written and oral tests, so come into are sufficient without adding more.” time to time make it a practice to travel Holgate, Howarth, and Cassimett, the permanent possession of the silver tro- (Norwich Bulletin, Saturday, May 1, up and down the railroad tracks, using new faces which appeared in (t)he line- phy cup, having won two years in suc- 1920, p. 6; newspapers.com). the tracks for a thoroughfare, violating up of Sunday’s game, received much cession. In the match between teams Wikipedia provided much interest- the rules of the road and the laws of applause for their fast work in the representing the elementary schools ing information on the subject. “The the state and endangering their lives, field.” (Norwich Bulletin, July 15, 1920, of Killingly and Putnam, the Putnam history of standard time in the United as well as committing other acts that p. 3; newspapers.com). In August, a team won. The match was attended by States began November 18, 1883,when call for strict observation and action by local rivalry must have brought out a a large number of persons.” (Norwich United States and Canadian railroads the railroad authorities. Special atten- good crowd. “Next Sunday will bring Bulletin May 19, 1920, p. 5; newspapers. instituted standard time in time zones. tion is called to the walking parties the Connecticut Mills and Goodyear com). Before then, time of day was a local that travel up and the railroad right of baseball teams together for the third matter, and most cities and towns used way in Danielson on Sundays. If this game of the series they have been play- Margaret M. Weaver Killingly some form of local solar time, main- continues, prosecutions will follow, as ing. Goodyear has won the two games Municipal Historian, May 2020. For tained by some well-known clock (for the railroad company has taken every so far played. Manager W. E. Keach additional information email me at example, on a church steeple or in precaution to stamp out the practice.’ of the Connecticut Mills team said [email protected] or visit a jeweler’s window). The new stan- … There has been so much publicity Tuesday that he will have a crackerjack the Killingly Historical & Genealogical dard time system was not immediately against the railroad trespassing prac- lineup to match against the Goodyear Center Wed. or Sat. 10-4 (when it reopens) embraced by all. Use of standard time tice, which is so general here, and need- stars on Sunday next when the game or www.killinglyhistorical.org. or call gradually increased because of its obvi- lessly so, that it would seem that all by will be played here in Danielson. The 860-779-7250 (when the Historical Center ous practical advantages for commu- this time should be aware of what the local team will have the services of reopens). Like us at Facebook at www. nication and travel. Standard time in railroad is trying to do to stamp out the a particularly strong battery, besides facebook.com/killinglyhistoricalsoci- time zones was not established in U.S. practice. The arrests that are to follow additional strength at other points on ety. Mail for the Killingly Historical law until the Standard Time Act of 1918 unless the practice if stopped immedi- the field. The teams should furnish & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the of March 19, 1918…[The act also estab- ately will be of persons who will not be a diamond battle royal, for they both Killingly Historical and Genealogical lished daylight saving time, itself a entitled to sympathy after having so have the players and the added desire Center should be sent to PO Box 265, contentious idea. Daylight saving time flagrantly defied the railroad company to win the championship of the town of Danielson, Connecticut 06329. to enforce its rights, upheld by laws Killingly.” (Norwich Bulletin, Aug. 25, Eastern students

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UNEXPECTED VISITOR Police Logs Putnam police log PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Accuracy Watch Department reported the following arrests during the week of April 25 to The Villager Newspapers is com- May 2. mitted to accuracy in all its news Joshua Flint, age 29, of Putnam was reports. Although numerous safe- arrested on April 28 for Possession of guards are in place to ensure accu- a Stolen License Plate and Misuse of rate reporting, mistakes can occur. Registration. Confirmed fact errors will be cor- Chevy Racine, age 31, of Putnam rected at the top right hand corner was arrested on May 1 for Unlawful of page A3 in a timely manner. Restraint in the Second degree, If you find a mistake call (860) Disorderly Conduct, and three counts 928-1818 or e-mail charlie@villager- of Criminal Mischief in the third newspapers.com. degree. Chase Road Growers OPENING Annual Flower and Vegetable Plants, Geraniums, Hanging Pots, Decorative MAY 1st Planters, Potted Plans & More Daily 10-12 Curbside Pick-up Only - Call in orders. We will be following all CT Covid Safety Guidelines NEW HOURS: We have a large selection of Mon - Fri 12-6 • Sat & Sun 12-5 mixed specialty hanging pots. Photo Courtesy Can’t decide? Federated Church of Christ’s worship service is current located in the parking Visit us on Facebook lot at the drive in service. The sanctuary has been vacant for services for weeks www.facebook.com/ChaseRoadGrowers We also have gift certificates now. It briefly became a home for an owl visitor last week that crashed through a Directions: From intersection of 193 & 200 at 174 Chase Road • Thompson, CT DEBIT window. The owl spent time flying around the sanctuary checking out a variety of Thompson Center, Take 193 South. Take first preaches including the organ, the curtain rail above the altar, both the American Tel/Fax 860-923-9926 and Christian flags, the balcony, the lights, the fans, the chandelier and even the Buy Direct from Grower, left onto Chase Road. We are 6/10th of a mile camera on the tripod that was live streaming its adventures. It finally found its Higher Quality at Lower Prices! down on the right. way back outside through a window that were left open for it. Zachary Cutler of Putnam recognized for excellence in Health Sciences

WILLIMANTIC — Eastern a professor. Responsibilities include Connecticut State University’s developing course materials, assisting Department of Health Sciences induct- in laboratory preparation and clean- ed new students into the Phi Theta Delta up, guiding students on class expec- national honor society, awarded stu- tations and more. The Peer Mentor dents for various distinctions and recog- Program was designed to provide assis- nized students who have stepped up as tance to students in the Health Sciences teaching assistants and peer mentors. Department. Peer mentors are usually Among the students recognized was juniors and seniors who have demon- Zachary Cutler, a junior from Putnam strated excellence in the major. who majors in Health Sciences. Cutler The Health Sciences Department pro- was inducted into the health sciences vides experiential education to future honor society. health professionals to enable them To be inducted into Phi Theta Delta, to address current issues in health a student must have a 3.5 GPA and be through education, service, advocacy, a junior or senior with a minimum of research and scholarly activities. With 16 credits earned in the health sciences a combination of coursework, experien- field. Students must then submit an tial learning, internships, independent application to be reviewed by a selection studies and faculty-directed research, committee consisting of health sciences students are prepared for entrance into faculty members who base their deci- graduate programs and professional sions on the student’s work and vol- health programs unteering experiences, extracurricular in physical ther- activities, community engagement and apy, occupational future plans in the health field. therapy, public Two hands-on opportunities health, nursing, offered by Eastern’s Health Sciences physician assis- Department are teaching assistantships tance and more. (TAs) and peer mentorships. TAs are students who have excelled in a pre- vious course and are invited to assist DK continued from page A1­­­

Healthcare’s Facebook and Instagram channels. For more information about Day Kimball Healthcare’s physical medicine services and locations visit www.daykim- ball.org/physicalmedicine. To learn more about Day Kimball Healthcare’s diagnostic and blood draw services visit www. daykimball.org/diagnostics. About Day Kimball Healthcare Day Kimball Healthcare is a nonprofit community health- care system comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, Day Kimball Medical Group, Day Kimball Healthcare At Home, and healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield, and Putnam. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communi- ties. Day Kimball Healthcare’s comprehensive network offers more than 1,000 staff including nearly 300 associated, highly skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its Web site is www.daykimball.org.

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Peer men- (DKH) is convening a panel of local Participants can call into the events Department of Health health sciences faculty tors are usually juniors health experts, behavioral health spe- by phone or join through a smartphone, Sciences inducted new members who base their and seniors who have cialists, and human services agencies tablet, laptop, or a desktop computer students into the Phi decisions on the student’s demonstrated excellence to host a series of virtual community equipped with a web camera. To regis- Theta Delta national work and volunteering in the major. educational forums that will address ter for any of these upcoming COVID- honor society, award- experiences, extracurric- The Health Sciences the serious public health issue of the 19 Community Health Educational ed students for various ular activities, communi- Department provides coronavirus. Forums, visit www.daykimball.org/ distinctions and recog- ty engagement and future experiential education The panel of representatives from events. nized students who have plans in the health field. to future health profes- Day Kimball Healthcare, Generations, About Day Kimball Healthcare stepped up as teaching Two hands-on oppor- sionals to enable them to the Northeast District Department of Day Kimball Healthcare is a nonprof- assistants and peer men- tunities offered by address current issues Health, TEEG, and United Services will it community healthcare system com- tors. Eastern’s Health Sciences in health through educa- share pertinent information, clinical prised of Day Kimball Hospital, Day Among the students Department are teach- tion, service, advocacy, perspectives, and community resources Kimball Medical Group, Day Kimball recognized was Morgan ing assistantships (TAs) research and scholarly relative to Windham County. Healthcare At Home, and health- Harriott, a junior from and peer mentorships. activities. With a com- Titled, “Making Sense of Staying care centers in Danielson, Dayville, Danielson who majors in TAs are students who bination of coursework, Safe By Understanding COVID-19 Plainfield, and Putnam. Its service area Health Sciences. Harriott have excelled in a previ- experiential learning, Guidance,” these one-hour virtual com- includes Northeast Connecticut as well was inducted into the ous course and are invit- internships, independent munity educational forums will take as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode health sciences honor ed to assist a professor. studies and faculty-di- place via WebEx on Tuesday, May 5 Island communities. Day Kimball society. Responsibilities include rected research, students from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday, Healthcare’s comprehensive network To be inducted into developing course mate- are prepared for entrance May 6 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., and again offers more than 1,000 staff including Phi Theta Delta, a stu- rials, assisting in lab- into graduate programs Thursday, May 7 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. nearly 300 associated, highly skilled dent must have a 3.5 oratory preparation and professional health There will be an opportunity for the physicians, surgeons and specialists. Its GPA and be a junior or and clean-up, guiding programs in physical audience to submit questions to the Web site is www.daykimball.org. senior with a minimum students on class expec- therapy, occupational panelists during the talks. All meetings of 16 credits earned in tations and more. The therapy, public health, the health sciences field. Peer Mentor Program nursing, physician assis- Students must then sub- was designed to provide tance and more. Red Cross assists Norwich families NORWICH — The information helpful to able to provide assistance American Red Cross families recovering from through the generosity of is helping four fami- a fire, including tips on our donors and commit- lies – six adults, two cleanup; notification of ment of our volunteers. IT’S children — after a fire important contacts; deal- For more information today on Boswell Ave., ing with damaged items about the Red Cross visit GOIN’ Norwich. The Red Cross and more. redcross.org and for provided assistance to Those affected will information on our home DOWN! meet the families’ imme- connect with Red Cross fire preparedness cam- diate needs. caseworkers in the com- paign visit: http://www. 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Our hope is that the flock of have been instrumental in keep- FLOCK flamingos, with their silly and ing us informed and optimistic. continued from page A1­­­ bright appearance, will help We wanted to send a message of spread some cheer and smiles as how much we appreciate them yards of community members we continue to social distance.” and all they do, especially during and businesses throughout May The flock’s first stop was at the such uncertain times.” and June of 2014 before retiring. home of WINY owners Gary and By donating to NOW, the cam- NOW Executive Director Karen Osbrey. paign will also help bring smiles Sarah Wolfburg shared her Director Sarah Wolfburg com- to lots of kids in the future, with thoughts on bringing the “Flock- mented, “There are many people funds to support youth sports A-Friend” program back, com- who are working extra hard right scholarships, fitness, nutrition menting “These past months now to keep our community safe. and whole-body wellness edu- have been challenging for our Gary and Karen have always cation, and free sports clinics community, with many people been such wonderful supporters when life returns to normal. home and away from family, col- of causes here in NECT and they NOW is a non-profit human ser- leagues, teachers, and friends. vices organization focused on youth wellness. NOW provides children with the opportunity to participate in area wellness activities and athletics pro- grams, offering scholarships to Mother’s Day Honors the youth of the community with up to 95 percent of the cost being subsidized by NOW. The mis- sion of the organization is to pro- vide ALL children, regardless of financial resources, equal oppor- tunities to achieve & maintain “To the world you youth wellness, beginning at an may be one person, early age. but to us you are The process to help migrate a friendly flock of flamingos to the world. the front lawn of loved ones is You inspire us easy. Simply visit the NOW Web every day! site, www.nowinmotion.org and Lots of love complete the flocking form – as soon as the flock is free, they’ll Paige and Violet” fly right on over! Good Local Newspaper” “Every Town Deserves a

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Chilinski taking my call.” “That’s in President/Publisher my wheelhouse.” These are just a few of fig- Brendan Berube LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ures of speech I hear on the Editor radio all day long. I think the best questions come from public radio Let’s keep Woodstock beautiful host Terry Gross, but other people ask good ones too. To the Editor: If everyone were to do their part by main- I suppose it is just a way An important Now that the snow has cleared, but the taining a trash-free tree belt along their prop- for the person speaking to grass is still sparse and low, the sides of many erty and the areas nearby, we could keep our get organized or when they Woodstock roads show an accumulation of town more pristine. And, if folks could be don’t have an answer. The trash. This is a blemish on an otherwise dissuaded from tossing out their trash when “Yes. No” construction is a lesson from attractive small town. driving, this would be a non-issue. After all, puzzle. I hear it all the time. As a Woodstock resident who cares about it takes very little effort to throw trash in a I don’t know if the speaker is maintaining the beauty of our rural sur- trash bin, and is one small step toward being agreeing with the question- history roundings, I try to collect whatever trash I can environmentally conscientious. er or agreeing to disagree. manage on my frequent walks. Sometimes, We are indeed fortunate to live in a scenic When will be see the end of “Absolutely. We have several thoughts now that my husband and I will take a drive with the area. Let’s all try to keep it that way. Exactly”? At states are beginning to slowly re-open. sole purpose of picking up trash for later dis- Patricia Susla a time when Each state is doing it in their own way. posal at the town recycling facility. Woodstock uncertainty We have noticed that this situation has is the theme made more aware of the remarkable of existence, amount of control state governors actu- how can any- ally have. This is a good thing. Through the eyes of a 12 year old one feel so As we’ve seen on the national news, confident as some states are riddled with protesters, To the Editor: teachers are there to help. I mean what else to utter those in many cases armed with guns. We Though I am not allowed to go in to stores can they do, because just like everyone else overused simply cannot fathom this approach. because I have a weakened immune system, they too are stuck inside. But for me at least NANCY WEISS words. Or Governors are taking measures to pro- I have heard from family that some people it is a brake. A brake from drama, from bul- “thank you tect the health and well being of their have not been wearing there masks. The fact lies, from fights, from people. For some peo- for taking my call.” it’s a residents. Mistakes are bound to hap- is that you do not know everything about the ple it is hard to cope with being away from call-in show, for heaven’s pen in the face of an unprecedented people around you, you could be standing every one. I think that it is good for everyone sake. scenario such as this, but we are quite right next to some one that is compromised, to not see each other, because maybe every- I’ll add a minor rant (a certain that no one — governors and leg- and you not wearing your mask once, could one will see how much they miss the people word that came back into islators included — wants to be dealing get them very sick. You would not know that they don’t like, and there will be less drama use just when we needed with a highly deadly contagious disease you got them sick and they most likely would and bullies, and less fights. it) about the blasted wheel- that has now killed more Americans This is to the many families that are going not know either, but in reality, it could have house. What does that than were killed during Vietnam. No through this right now. My parents are been you. mean? From context, I can one. divorced, so I live with my dad and visit my My dad and I have to be very careful, see that it means an area The Stay at Home orders are not easy mom. My mom is a nurse in a nursing home, because if I get sick it would not be good. of competence or comfort, on anyone, especially those who are and she is exposed to older people which as Yes, as a 12 year old, I do know that you can which I assumed was relat- still waiting for unemployment checks, many people know are at high risk. Though, die from this and everyone knows it too. But ed to the enclosure on boats and who are dealing with a backlog of they have not had one case there they are it seems like everyone knows it, but doesn’t where the wheel is located. unpaid bills. It’s also stressful to have - care, because if they did people would not be still taking all the precautions that are nec I looked it up and learned to watch the impact on our economy. essary. But I am also at high risk so I cannot walking around yelling and screaming at the that the phrase came in to Again, no one wanted or invited this sit- hug or kiss, or stand less than six feet apart top of their lungs to let them go to work and popular usage from base- uation, but here we are. Whether things - from her. I have to talk to her when she is in let their kids go to school to have their coun ball, where it means an area might have turned out differently if we try reopened. They say that this is a different her car and I stay six feet apart, or I zoom or where the batter could hit a had seen a quicker response from the world now but nothing has changed, because face timer her. I know that many people are homer. federal government, we cannot say, but you still love your family even if you can’t doing this also, so to every one doing this “Don’t start silver lining in any case, what is in the past should hug or kiss them. So no, it is not a new world keep high hopes and remember like my dad me” is one my daughter be left there. it is a new love for each other that you never always says to me “it could be worse.” So try, shared. It’s related to the The question now becomes, what hap- had. You may even realize that you miss peo- though it is hard, try to be positive and most comment: “that’s so First pens if states rush to open too much too ple that you would normally not even think importantly look out for each other. And a World.” These focus on soon? Will we have to close everything about. big thank you to the people at the front lines, comparative suffering. Of down again if a second wave of COVID- I know as a kid, that is doing e-learning, leaving their families to keep ours safe (see course we are better off than 19 washes through? that it can be hard sometimes. Things don’t what I mean it could be worse). most people throughout the Flashing back to the 1918 Spanish Flu send or you don’t understand. Sometimes Brooke MacWilliams world, but when we want epidemic, we can learn a few things you need some help, just understand that the Woodstock to complain, we want to be about how and what happens when heard. reopening. Cities who kept strict orders Time spent on the comput- in place such as social distancing, ear- er can be infuriating. Try to lier and kept them longer, fared better fix a problem and sit on hold both financially and health-wise in the Shopping with zombies listening to awful music long run. Noted was fewer deaths and a until you have forgotten why faster bounce back to their economies. you called or be required Health and economy went hand in hand. As an extreme extrovert, quar- comed. As we learn more about to submit your password Studies show that in Denver, San antine is torture. An extrovert who is at risk and how, we can three times, knowing full Francisco and St. Louis, measures to dis- Positively gains energy from being with more intelligently manage the well eventually you’ll type it tance were taken early; however, those and communicating with oth- Speaking dangers. Isn’t it time to begin wrong. I lump the television cities made what was, in retrospect, the ers. Quarantine prohibits what a slow and measured return to into the same category as mistake of reopening too soon, and a gives me energy. I’ve slept more GARY W. some level of normalcy? it takes one remote to turn second wave hit that was worse than the and have stared at the TV more MOORE One-size-fits-all measures are it on and three to change first. People in states who lifted restric- in the last month than I did in rarely, if ever, good. The elder- channels. tions too early in 1918 went out into the the last year. I can’t take much ly and those of us with health We’ve become enchant- streets to celebrate the armistice that more. conditions that make us susceptible must ed with a television series ended the First World War sans masks, A friend recently posted a meme on social shelter in place and take every precaution called “Seaside Hotel.” It is and from there, a severe second wave media that said, to remain safe. But is that true for the young Danish and, of course, has hit. “Now that I am living through a plague, I and healthy? subtitles. Even though our In 1918, New York City kept their understand why most of the Italian renais- Our business community is being crushed. set seems big enough, we measures in place for much longer. sance artists painted pictures of fat, half-na- Hospitals have been prohibited from doing have to get close to read the Officials waited until the death rates ked people laying on their couch.” elective surgery. In the beginning, I under- captions. Eventually, my were extremely low. Consequently, New A few days ago, I decided enough was stand there was a fear that our healthcare attention drifts, as I have my York experienced only one wave, and enough. I donned a mask, slipped on my systems would be overwhelmed and collapse. iPad on my lap, and I miss a had the lowest death rate in the country. gloves, and headed to my local grocery store. It didn’t happen. Instead, like our small busi- key sentence. Oh well, it’s What we can learn here is that it is bet- I should not have gone out, but shopping is ness community, our hospitals could con- worth watching for the food, ter to shut down once, for longer, than a social event for me. I can go in for a quart ceivably collapse under the extreme man- clothes and scenery. experience a shutdown far longer, if two of milk and spend two hours chatting and dates and financial pressures of not taking in If I read about fashion, shut downs become necessary. meeting people. I can’t help it. It’s who I am. the cash needed to function. How would we I think about buying new A study recently posted by the CDC I’m an extrovert. cope without hospitals? clothes and then realize that tells the story of a woman who was din- So, properly protected, and with much Why can’t a young and healthy twen- the tags are still on the dress ing at a restaurant while asymptomatic. excitement and anticipation of connect- ty-something athlete get his/her knee I bought for a spring party She spread the disease to nine other ing with other human beings, with proper repaired? Why can’t a healthy thirty-two- that was cancelled. While diners who were eating nearby. Noted social distancing, I ventured into the store. year-old data processor have carpal tunnel scanning my closet, I make was the fact that those who were infect- I grabbed my cart, wiped it down with disin- surgery? The hospitals need to function, and piles of items that “don’t ed were in the same zone as the air flow fectant, walked through the door to find the the demand is there. Isn’t it time to cautious- bring me joy” a la organiz- from an air-conditioner. store was both packed with other mask and ly begin the slow and measured process of ing guru Marie Kondo and At the end of the day, we learn from glove wearing individuals, but the silence returning life back to normal? then wonder where to take history that the most advisable approach was surprising. With a big smile on my As for shopping with zombies, my feeble them now various charities is a slow, steady, and cautious one. shielded face, I began trying to make eye attempt at humor, I understand that protec- are closed. If the discard pile contact, but everyone, eyes down, seemed to tive measures must be continued, and I’ll lingers, I pick things out and resist. fully comply. There is no evidence however rehang them. And there was something new and unusu- that the virus is transmitted by making eye Through it all, I can’t al on the floors ... arrows indicating that all contact at a safe distance. As I hope there is wait to be annoyed by the Letters the aisles were now traffic coordinated with a slow return to normalcy in governmental moments that used to be one-way signs, which limited my ability to restrictions, I equally hope that we can lift bothersome. I’d like to have smile and make contact in hopes of finding the fear from our minds and hearts and a friendly chat with a strang- Policy another human in need of a conversation. begin making eye contact again and sharing er while shopping in the gro- Like a horror movie about the living dead, smiles. Smiling does lift our spirits and make cery store. I’d like to linger I was shopping with zombies. No eye contact. us feel better. I don’t need you to remove in a restaurant waiting to Letters to the editor may be e-mailed No smiles. No social interaction of any kind. your face mask to see your smile. Our eyes be seated and look around to [email protected] The brief momentary eye contact I did expe- tell it all. Let’s all snap out of our zombie at familiar faces. I’ll happy Please include your place of resi- rience seemed both unwelcome and fearful, state, become less fearful and start seeing when my grandchildren dence and phone number for verifica- as if zombie eyes can send a virus causing each other again. visit and make a mess of my tion, not publication. Letters must be death ray into the eyes of others. I’m making My daughter is a pastor and often ends her house. I’ll welcome my last received by noon on Tuesdays. light of it, but the people in the store were church service with this statement. “I need minute fussing when dinner scared. you. You need me. We need you and you need guests are about to arrive. What are we doing? Where are we going? us.” It’s never been truer. I’m longing for a hug from How will quarantine impact the rest of our Let’s make eye contact. Let’s acknowledge someone I barely know. lives, and will it ever end? I don’t have each other. We need each other. The herd The phrase “Have a nice answers but only questions. needs to see your smiling eyes. day” has been replaced by” As I’ve said several times before, human Will you look at me once again when I see “stay safe.” I’ll be grateful beings are herd animals. We thrive with you? when someone says that to family and friends. Most are happiest within I miss you. me at the post office. the familiarity of the herd. What we are expe- riencing is unnatural. Gary W. Moore is a freelance columnist, I understand the need for social distanc- speaker, and author of three books includ- ing and cooperating with the directives of ing the award-winning, critically acclaimed, our governing bodies. 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subject of much controversy because it category. Hats off to the many people on record. As she guards her eggs, she has suffered decades of neglect, and has who are currently working diligently to quits eating and wastes away. Soon Beyond been an eyesore, detracting from the preserve these in a very tangible sense after the eggs hatch, she dies. It is esti- beauty of Thompson Common. as we fight the COVID19 virus. Equally mated that only about one percent of the Pews The owner of Anya Restaurant appreciated are the many people who the eggs survive. But her diligence is recently purchased the property. The are working diligently to preserve their enough to preserve the species. plan is to turn the eight-bedroom house families, churches and morally solid JOHN into a bed and breakfast, especially suit- communities as we weather the social Thanks to all the moms who care HANSON ed for weddings and family events. On storms that threaten these important enough about their offspring to hold March 31, The William Mason Facebook cultural landmarks. us to high standards, to cover us with page announced, “Today, we happily Historically, mothers have been some their prayers and to remind us of what opened the front door with the original of the most important preservationists is most important in life. Even though Thompson is buzzing with the news. circa 1845 key to the William Mason when it comes to families, churches we may not like the odds, God uses the For the first time in decades, one of its House. We hope the sharing of our his- and communities. Their diligence and influence of good mothers to preserve most prominent homes is swarming toric preservation journey brings you sacrifice has been demonstrated in so much that is good in our world. with life. The William Mason house, joy and optimism in these uncertain nature. The octopus has been called Mother’s Day would be a good time to located at 20 Chase Rd. in Thompson, is times.” The announcement is followed the world’s best mother. Octopuses are let them know just how much we appre- being restored! by numerous comments from people semelparous, meaning that the female ciate the way they make our lives more This house is a classic example of a who are thrilled that someone is finally octopus will lay a clutch of eggs, just beautiful. Gothic Revival house that was built restoring this amazing landmark. once in her lifetime, and then she will circa 1845. Mason was a mill owner and No doubt the restoration process will die. Some octopuses have been known Bishop John W. Hanson oversees Acts lived on Thompson Hill where many be costly, but the end result should to lay as many as 200,000 eggs. Most II Ministries. For a special Mother’s Day of the wealthier people of Thompson be a blessing to the whole town. Some will protect their eggs for around ten message, please visit www.ActsII.org, built their homes when mills dominat- things are worth preserving and restor- months, but one deep-sea octopus pro- choose “sermons online,” and find the ed the economy. This empty five thou- ing. Strong families, strong churches tects hers for 53 months, making it sermon titled “Preserving and Restoring sand square foot mansion has been the and healthy communities fall into that the longest incubation of any animal Your Family.” Old stock certificates We sometimes find online and day trad- old stocks and bonds ers buying and selling certificates when we multiple stocks with- handle multigenera- in hours “Paper Stock tional New England Certificates Are Gone estates. Some date With the Winds of back over 100 years. Change” according to Some of these stock an Investopedia arti- certificates are only cle. Most companies worth around one dol- no longer issue paper lar. Rarer ones may Antiques, stock certificates. be worth as much as a For example, Disney new car though. Collectibles stopped issuing cer- Scripophily is the tificates picturing study and collecting of & Estates cartoon characters in stock and bond certifi- 2013. cates. Like with most WAYNE TUISKULA Now that you have collectibles, there is a a little background on dedicated group of seri- stocks and bonds, how ous collectors. do you find how much yours A 2016 CoinWeek article on is worth? Even if the stock is scripophily reported that the cancelled or the company went “Stock and Bond Collectors out of business years ago, the Association (ASBCA) is a stock certificate may be prized non-profit organization ded- by collectors. Two examples icated to furthering the edu- are mining and sports related cation and study of American stocks. historical securities. … certif- Some mining stocks are icates which otherwise have no desirable to collectors. An value as financial claims, are Alabama Gold and Copper bought for their artistic and Mining certificate signed by historical value by collectors.” lawman Pat Garrett (famous for There are estimated to be shooting Billy the Kid) brought in 2012. Share number 1 of Red evaluate by yourself, unless prices despite the current tens of thousands of scripoph- $2,200 at auction in 2012. An Sox stock from 1901 went for you are fortunate enough to health crisis. We are current- ily buyers worldwide. They 1863 Governor Stanford Gold $19,120 in 2011. A 1923 Green have a certificate from a com- ly cataloging an online auc- range from casual buyers look- and Silver Mining Company Bay Packers stock certificate pany that is still in business tion of antique paintings, gold ing to decorate their home or signed by Leland Stanford sold sold for $44,000 in 2019. today. Sometimes companies jewelry, sterling silver, coins, office to serious collectors and for $5,500 in 2013. An 1865 San If you have an uncancelled have merged and the stock for vintage sports memorabilia, museums. The Museum of Francisco District Bella Gold stock it may still be valid. a defunct company may even comic books and other valu- Finance in New York holds a and Silver Mining Company Beginning in July of 1964, have value. Stocks may have able items. You can call or large collection of certificates. stock certificate reached CUSIP (Committee on Uniform split over the years and your email us for no-contact options Their Web site states “stocks $35,000 in 2011. Security Identification certificate may actually be for consigning your items. and bonds comprise a large As you might expect, sports Procedures) numbers were worth more. Checking your portion of the Museum’s collec- related stock certificates are introduced. You can research old stock certificates may be an Contact us at: Wayne tion with thousands of exam- often highly desirable. 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PUTNAM– Patricia (Taylor) would meet. She loved traveling, family Steinbrick, 78, of Providence Pike, died gatherings, music dancing and the gift peacefully at Bayberry Commons on of her grandchildren. She served as trea- Monday, April 27, 2020. She was the surer for the United Veterans Council loving wife of Donald E. Steinbrick, for and served on the Board of Finance in 58 years. Born in Philadelphia, PA and Putnam for 6 years. She was a char- 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES raised in Bristol, PA she was the daugh- ter member of Woman and Military 700 AUTOMOTIVE CAR PARTS ter of the late John and Helen (Cobb) Service for America and volunteered for l956/55: 56 buick special VEHICALS FOR SALE 1999 HONDA CX 500 Taylor. for TACTS-Teens and Achievement for conv. chrome, dash brd, 725 AUTOMOBILES F150 118k miles. 4x4 single custom 1981with windshiled Patricia proudly Community Service. 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Call Mike 508-752-7474. 860-774-8624 call: 508-344-0732 Eastern Connecticut All Hallows Home School Association State University and enjoyed being the Plainfield Cum Laude and then Bicentennial Ball Chairman. when on to receive In addition to her husband, Patricia is her Master’s Degree survived by her sons, David Steinbrick from the University and his wife Laurie of Cape Elizabeth, of Connecticut. She ME, and Christopher Steinbrick of taught at Putnam Putnam; her brothers, Jack Taylor of OBITUARIES Elementary School, Vernon, CT, and Richard Taylor of Putnam Middle Coweta, OK; her grandchildren Nicole, School, Putnam High Alexa, Oscar, and David Jr. She was School, and St. Joseph predeceased by her sister, the late Diane School as well as Ellis Technical High Spaulding and her infant grandson, Christopher Sheppard , 61 School. She substitute taught for Saint John Alexander Steinbrick. Mary’s School in Putnam. She was a Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, a Christopher Sheppard, 61, of trolling for dinner at the family’s vacation communicant and Eucharistic Minister private Funeral Service with Military Southbridge, MA died May 1,2020 after home in Maine. Family was extremely at Saint Mary Church of the Visitation Honors was held in Grove Street a brief illness. He was born to the late important and Chris looked forward to in Putnam. She was a proud mem- Cemetery. Memorial donations may be Leonard E. and Alice every holiday and family gathering. He ber of the American Legion, the Waves made to the American Legion Post 13, L. (Giczkowski) never forgot a birthday and was always National 118th and Veterans for troops c/o Flag Fund, P.O. Box 123, Putnam, Sheppard. He leaves ready to give a helping hand to any sibling in Afghanistan. She treasured growing CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit behind one brother, who needed it. up and was proud of her “Taylor Wit”… www.GilmanAndValade.com. Leonard E. Sheppard Chris had a great sense of humor making life happier with everyone she Jr and his wife, although sometimes his repetitive rou- Wendy, of Wilmington, tines, due to a traumatic brain injury, MA and five sisters, drove his family a bit crazy. Eating out Dawn Pettinelli and was a favorite activity and he especially Janice A. Zukowski, 63 her husband, Paul of liked to go out with family members for Charlton, MA, Susan Sheppard of Utah, breakfast and lunch. WORCESTER– Janice A. (Slate) cherished friends. Belinda Donohue and her husband, Chris had a firm belief that God would Zukowski, 63, passed away suddenly at Janice was born in Worcester, MA on Phil of Charlton, MA, Carol Mitchell- watch over him and looked forward to the UMass Memorial Medical Center on June 11, 1956, daughter of Harold and Boudreau and her husband, Bob of NH, Mass each week at St. John Paul II parish. Monday April 20, 2020. Barbara (Ramsey) Slate; she worked and Laura Sheppard and her husband, Now, he is at peace and together with his Janice is survived as a property manager for many years. Kevin Bathalon of Amherst, NH, along parents in heaven. by her two daughters Janice loved reading books and shop- with nieces and nephews, Chace, Caitlin, Funeral services will be private. The Michelle of Biddeford, ping online. Emily, Carlyn, Phillip and Sydney. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home in ME and Kimberly of Private funeral arrangements have Chris loved his job as a print shop Danielson, CT has been entrusted with Auburn; three broth- been entrusted to the care of the Shaw- specialist at Raytheon where he worked his arrangements. A guest book is avail- ers: John of CT, Henry Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School for almost 20 years. Even in his declining able at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com of Auburn, and Ray of Street Webster, MA. health he enjoyed ringing the bell for the where condolences can be posted. Anyone Worcester; her sister A guest book is available at www. Salvation Army and volunteering at the wishing to honor Chris’ life is welcome Tina of Worcester; her shaw-majercik.com where you may St. John Paul II food pantry. to make a donation to the St. John Paul II two grandchildren offer condolences or light a candle in Fishing was a favorite pastime and food pantry in Southbridge. Tianna and Bethany both of Biddeford, remembrance of Janice. Chris and his father spent many a day ME; she also leaves many relatives and Dallas E. Gull 80

Dallas E.Gull 80 of Monroe, NC. In Jean, Gerry, Corrine, Alfreda, and Donnie George Albert MacDonald, 85 memory of Dallas E. Gull of Monroe, NC, his brother/forever hunting buddy. Also formally of Danielson, CT, died on April 3 grandchildren; Andy and Matthew of George Albert MacDonald, 85 of people both personally and profession- 22, 2020 at California, and Melissa of Manchester, Myrtle Beach South Carolina passed ally. Lake Park Nursing Home, NC. He was CT, he as well has one great grandson. In away peacefully on Wednesday April George was predeceased by his moth- born January 23,1940, in Grafton WV. His addition to his two step granddaughters; 8th, 2020. er Lilian C. MacDonald and his father mother Cora Natasha and Brianna George was born George A. MacDonald Sr and his sis- Huffman and father Kislear of Ocala, FL. December 10, 1934 ter Jean L. Behnken of Woodbury CT, Gerald S. Gull prede- Dallas was a Vietnam in Cambridge his brother Thomas J. MacDonald and ceased him. He has two veteran who served in Massachusetts. his foster brother Charles A Phillips of children Pam Schaff of the U.S Air Force for He graduated Minden, NV. Manchester, Ct., and 4 years and a lifetime Killingly High School He is survived by his wife Susan Kenny of Wilmington, member of the V.F.W. in 1952 and complet- L. MacDonald and his daughter Jesse NC. He also has one post 2650 Danielson, ed a post-grad year R. MacDonald of Charlotte, NC and his step son Peter J. CT. He worked for at Cheshire Academy eldest son James T. MacDonald and his Kislear Jr. of Monroe, U.T.C Pratt & Whitney before attending wife Michelle of Hyde Park VT and his NC., that Dallas was of Hartford CT. which and graduating from son Thomas G. MacDonald and his wife very close to. Peter was Dallas’s right hand he retired from in 2002 after 36 years. He Bryant University. Robin of Boston, MA. George is also man and was always there when needed. leaves his wife of 37 years Betty J. Gull of After college George survived by his sister Carol F. Mitchell He has a large family of brothers and Monroe, NC. and their dog Cheyanne. was in the Army for 2 of Dayville, CT and his twin sisters sisters; Gerald, Everett, Leona, Francis, years. Lynne M MacDonald and her spouse George began the Christine M Smith of Bellevue, NE and G. A. MacDonald Lynda A. Ochsner and her husband Insurance Agency in Ernie of Aurora, NE. As well as many 1972. Remaining in wonderful nieces, nephews and grand- Send all obituary notices to business for 45 years until 2017. George children. counted many of his clients as life long George was a private person during Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, friends. A special group of friends who his life and he will be greatly missed. could count on each other thru the He was buried at Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail years. The Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC to [email protected] During his life George had the time- and a Celebration of Life Event will be less quality of quietly helping many held at a future date. A10 • Friday, May 8, 2020 Villager Newspapers V­ illager Newspapers Friday, May 8, 2020 • A11 Rita Blaine, 94 OBITUARIES UXBRIDGE/ DOUGLAS– Rita (Royer) Rita grew up in Linwood, before building Blaine, 94, died Monday, April 20, 2020, her first home in Uxbridge; She enjoyed at Care One of Millbury, after a period spending summers at her cottage on the of declining health and complications of Douglas Reservoir where she loved to COVID-19. host family gatherings. Rita worked at Marilyn V. Kowalski, 86 Rita is survived by the Waukentuck Mill in Uxbridge and her brothers, Harvey retired from the Massachusetts Division JEWETT CITY– Marilyn (Rodgers) Edward Cote and his wife Leona of Royer of Uxbridge, of Employment Security. After her Kowalski, 86, of Pleasant View St., Brooklyn, Albert Cote and his wife Renee and Charles Royer and retirement Rita enjoyed spending many passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 of Kansas City, MO, and Lucien Cote his wife Madaline of Winters in Estero, Florida; She will for- in her home. Born in of Jewett City; her daughter, Jeanette Millbury, and her sis- ever be remembered for her devotion to Danielson, she was Rouillard and her significant other ter Therese Bingham her family, her strength and her gener- the daughter of the Richard Elliott of Canterbury; her sister, of Uxbridge. She was osity. late Albert and Mary Jeannie Burdick of Norwich, 13 grand- a much-loved Aunt of Private funeral arrangements have (Burdick) Rodgers. children; and 18 great-grandchildren. her nieces and neph- been entrusted to the care of the Shaw- Mrs. Kowalski She is predeceased by her daughters, the ews who thought of her as their second Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St. worked as a waitress late Sandra Cote and Mary Ann Snelling. Mother. She was predeceased by her Webster, MA for Stotts Brother’s Due to the current COVID-19 pandem- sister Gilberte Lepage, and her husband A guest book is available at www. Restaurant and volun- ic, services will be private. Arrangements Edward Blaine. shaw-majercik.com where you may offer teered as a bell ringer have been entrusted to the Gilman Rita was born in Whitinsville on condolences or light a candle in remem- for Salvation Army. She enjoyed doll Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church August 6, 1925, daughter of the late brance of Rita. collecting and polka dancing. She was St, Putnam, CT. Charles and Maria (Lamontagne) Royer. a devout member of both the Catholic For memorial guestbook visit www. Faith and the Orthodox Religion. GilmanAndValade.com. Marilyn is survived by her sons, Anthony L. Caputo, 75,

Anthony L. Caputo, 75, of Danielson belts and wallets and wearing his kilt for passed away suddenly on Tuesday April special occasions. Barbara A. O’Leary, 95 21, 2020 at Day Kimball Hospital. Tony was preceded in death by his Tony was born in father Joe, his moth- THOMPSON, CT – Barbara A. Congregational Church. Barbara Paducah Kentucky to er Ellie, his brother (Lathrop) O’Leary passed away peace- enjoyed cross-stitching, going to yard parents Joe and Ellie. Marty and his wife fully at the age of 95 from natural causes sales, reading books, watching game He grew up in East Chun Ja (Lee). He is at Matulitis Nursing shows and Jane’s cherry nut bread. Joy Hartford where he survived by his son home on Thursday, also came to her when she was around graduated from East Joe, daughter Lea, April 23, 2020. She was animals. She cared for many children Hartford High School. grandsons Brian and welcomed into heav- in the Thompson area, especially the Tony later joined the Alex, his three sisters en with open arms by Vercelli family, whom she was very Air Force where he Martha, Suzanne, her husband Vernon close to. Until a year ago, she was met his wife Lee while Karen and his many and sons Ronald and working as the secretary for O’Leary stationed in South Korea. He was a big nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grand- Wendell who prede- Construction, which was a role she had fan of science fiction especially Star nephews and great grandnieces. ceased her. Barbara for many years. Barbara was a woman Trek. He loved reading and discussing Services will be held at a date to be was born March 5, of strong support for anyone who need- history and politics, handcrafting leather determined. 1925 and was raised by Hazel and Walter ed it, was sharp-witted and creative, “Pappie” Burton and their son Davis in qualities that made her a true trea- the Quaddick area of Thompson. She sure. Barbara had a wonderful group of Donald R. Williams, 82 was a resident of Thompson her whole life-long friends whom she cherished. life. Predeceasing her was her half-sis- Above all else, Barbara loved visits and Donald R. Williams, 82, of Plainfield Shirley (Jodoin) Batten, children Debra ter Fae Hewko. She is survived by phone calls from her family and friends. passed away at Hartford Hospital on LaPre of Arizona, Lora Erskine, Kevin her daughter and best friend, Audrey Her wish was to have neither calling Friday April 24, 2020. He was born in Williams, Steven Williams, Donald of Thompson, son Craig and his wife hours or a funeral and ironically, it Killingly on February Williams, Jr. of Maine, Charlotte Egan, Pauline of N. Grosvenordale and son would be in her nature to pass during a 11, 1938 son of the late Bertha Pasay, Glenn Williams, Tammy Linden and his wife Jane of Webster. pandemic to have that wish granted. We Clarence and Bertha Miner, Scott (Williams) Bugbee as well as She is also survived by four grand- would like to thank the staff at Matulitis (Nye) Williams. numerous grandchildren, nieces, neph- children, Jason O’Leary of Dayville, for their compassionate care while she Don worked at ews and cousins. Aside from his par- Jeremy O’Leary of Middletown, Tyler was a resident. Burial will be private at Pervel Industries in ents, Don was predeceased by his wife and Katie O’Leary of Webster. a later date. If you would like to make a Plainfield for many Jean Williams, siblings Arthur Williams, Barbara was a wonderful and lov- donation in her honor, please donate to years until his retire- Clarence Williams, Jr., Ida Manuilow, ing mother, grandmother and friend. the Thompson Hill Fire Department 70 ment. In his free time, Eva Jodoin, Genevieve Shippee, Edith She was a member of the Thompson Chase Road Thompson, CT 06277. Don enjoyed wood- Steen, Helen Causey (Williams), Sidney working, painting, hunting and helping Williams, Ernest Williams, Bertha Perry fix things. He loved working with his (Williams) and Lillian Rondeau, chil- hands and doing puzzles and activities dren Ruth Williams, Katherine (Lynnie) at the nursing home. He was known for Sabourin and Lynnette Tracy. Funeral Ruth (LaPorte) Brouillette, 78 helping wherever needed and allowed. services will be announced at a later Don is survived by a sister Eunice date. tillinghastfh.com NORTH GROSVEVORDALE-Ruth tion with Maggie, Kathy’s daughter. (Williams) Goodman, previous wife Brouillette faithfully fought the good Danielle‘s kids Francine and Elliott, fight against chronic illnesses until Nikki‘s kids Chrissa, Christopher, the Lord gave her rest on Monday, Joshua (and baby Hannah, who passed Beverly L. Krukoff, 76 April 27. in 1998 at just 5-months-old), Renee‘s She leaves her lov- daughter Amanda and Michelle‘s kids ASHFORD– Beverly L. (Maulucci) leaves many relatives and friends; she ing husband of almost Brandon, Bradie and Brylie. Krukoff, 76, passed away peacefully at was predeceased by her brother Joe 35 years, Raymond She also leaves 8 great grandchil- home on Monday April 20, 2020. Maulucci. Brouillette. Ray and dren: Damian, Deken, Dmetri, Amelia, Beverly was born in Hartford, CT on In lieu of flowers, Beverly’s family Ruth truly embodied Willow, Mackenzie, Jeminai and August 13, 1943, daughter of Joseph and requests that memorial contributions be their marriage vows Addilyn. Nellie Maulucci; she is survived by her sent to the Ron Foley Foundation in her of “in sickness and in She was also predeceased by her husband John W. Krukoff Jr, with whom honor. health, in good times first husband, the late Charles R. she has shared nearly sixty years of mar- Private funeral arrangements have and in bad.” Trudeau, Sr.; her brothers, William, riage; three sons: John Krukoff III, Glenn been entrusted to the care of the Shaw- Ruth was born in the Manayunk John, and Elwood LaPorte; and her Krukoff, and Nicholas Krukoff; her sis- Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street section of Philadelphia, the daugh- sisters, Annie Swalla, Mary Hanson, ter Lee Berry; her grandchildren: Glenn Webster, MA. ter of the late William and Annie Doris Biggs and Helen Martorelli. Krukoff Jr., Danielle Kudlach, Ashley A guest book is available at www. (Heywood) LaPorte where she attend- A special thank from the family to Krukoff, Amanda Krukoff, Hunter shaw-majercik.com where you may offer ed Roxborough High School. Ray, Kathy and Maggie for their devot- Krukoff, Lillian Krukoff, Max Krukoff; condolences or light a candle in remem- Her USO days brought her to ed loving care over the years. Wife, her great-grandchildren: Adriana brance of Beverly. Connecticut in 1962, where she mar- Mother, Memere and Friend…you will Kudlach and John Kudlach Jr.; she also ried and raised four children: Charles be missed. “I have fought the good Trudeau Jr, Denise Harkins, Michael fight, I have finished the race, I have Trudeau and Kathy Bowen. After mar- kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Shara R. Bates, 40 rying Ray, their blended family dou- Funeral arrangements are private bled in size and love to include Danielle and have been entrusted to Valade St. Laurent, Nicole Brouillette, Renee Funeral Home and Crematory, 23 THOMPSON- Shara R. (Lamontagne) he bestowed upon her. She also loved Freudenberger and Michelle Richard. Main St. N. Grosvenordale, CT. 06255. Bates, 40, passed away tragically on working side–by-side with her husband, Her pride and joy were her grandchil- Memorial donations may be made April 24, 2020 at UMass Memorial Fred on their sawmill and in their junk- dren, 19 in all! Charles’s kids Candis, in Ruth’s name to Hospice of North Medical Center in Worcester with her yard, Bates Auto Parts in Thompson, CT. Cayla, Taylor and Victoria. Denise’s Eastern Connecticut, P.O. Box 632, devoted children by her side. Shara loved to party with family and kids Trevor and Stephanie Vogel. Putnam, CT. 06260. For memorial guest- She was the lov- friends and was, undeniably, the life of Michael‘s kids Nicholas and Cody. She book visit www.GilmanAndValade. ing wife of the late any party she attended. She treasured enjoyed an especially close connec- com. Fredrick Bates who the time spent with her children, Dylan passed away in 2019. and Larrissa. Shara leaves behind She had an incredibly loving heart and her two children; will be deeply missed by all who were Dylan Mark and fortunate enough to have known her. Barbara Champoux Larrissa Mark both of Shara believed in God, Jesus and in Thompson, CT., her Angels. She was incredibly generous and Barbara Champoux passed away make good on her promise to bring parents; Robert and was always willing to help anyone who April 23, 2020 at Hartford Hospital. them Baklava the next time she would Tara (Butts) Lamontagne of Woodstock, needed it. She took great pride in her gar- Born January 15, 1942 she was the see them. She loved to talk about how CT., two brothers; Jeff R. Lamontagne den, flowers, cooking, and loved listening daughter of the late she made hers with rose water and not and Adam R. Lamontagne and his wife to music. Claire (Adams) and honey. Barbara loved taking long rides Shevaun of Woodstock, and two nieces; There are no calling hours. Aram Saba. Barbara down back roads just to see where they Lily Sage Lamontagne and Mariah Lynn Funeral Services will be Private at the was a member of the would come out to. She loved family Lamontagne, both of Woodstock. Shara convenience of the family, due to COVID- Putnam High School picnic and most of all the beach, toes in also leaves behind many, many, many, 19 restrictions. class of 1959 and was the sand and the sun on her face. She aunts, uncles and cousins. The ROBERT J.MILLER FUNERAL happy to attend their dreamed of being a beach bum with Shara was born February 8, 1980 in HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School 60th class reunion her longtime friend Dot Englelhaupt. Putnam, CT. She graduated from H.H. St., Webster is assisting the family with this past summer. Her greatest joy was her family, Ellis Technical High School in Killingly, arrangements. After high school she always looking forward to the next CT. as an automotive mechanic. Shara To leave an on-line condolence, or to began working side by side with her holiday get together where we could loved to work with her Dad on cars and Share a Memory of Share, please visit: grandfather and father in their family all gather. She leaves a son Ronald carried immense pride in the knowledge RJMillerfunerals.net restaurant Joe’s Wagon in Putnam; it Champoux and his companion Bonnie was there she began her love of cook- Mahood of Hubbard, Ohio. Her daugh- ing. After working many long hours, ter Nancy Brosky and her husband she decided to pass the business on Edward of Woodstock, a sister Ruth and spend more time with her fami- Lamoureux of Danielson. Her grand- ly. She then started a cake business daughters Sarah Deslongchamps of making numerus all occasion cakes Putnam, Lauren Beck and her husband from birthday to wedding cakes she James of Putnam and April Seibert of made them all, and also taught many Warren, Ohio. Her great grandsons her decorating skills. Barbara went Noah and Morgan of Warren, Ohio and on to work for Linemaster switch Co. the little loves of her life her “Ham and in Woodstock, Ct where she retired Eggs”. Gaven and Anita. Nieces and from after 25 years. Barbara enjoyed nephews and cousins. She was prede- cooking Syrian food and whenever ceased by a brother Thomas Adams. she would have a procedure done or In Lieu of flowers donations may be anything that she was nervous about made to the Strong Foundation, 550 she would ask the doctor and nurses Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066. if they liked Syrian food and then they A celebration of life will take place at would talk all about it and it would a later date. ease her mind. She would always A12 • Friday, May 8, 2020 Villager Newspapers Jason Nicholas King. 37

OBITUARIES Jason Nicholas King of Ashford, CT. soul mate. In the woods with Ox, his lov- 37, went to be with his Lord on April ing golden lab, was where he felt most 27th, 2020. comfortable. Jeffrey Ronald Henry Muzljakovich, 56 Jason was born Jason is survived by his parents, April 7th, 1983 in New Peter (Springfield, Ma) and Melinda Jeffrey Ronald Henry Muzljakovich, Vongdeuane Muzljakovich of Danielson, Haven, CT to Peter King (Ashford, Ct.) His brothers, Peter 56, of Centerbrook, CT, beloved husband CT. He cherished each of his grandchil- and Melinda Basto (Woodstock CT) and Brandon King of Susan (Gardner) Muzljakovich, passed dren, Joseph, Caleb, Ethan, Teegan, Julian King. A 2001 grad- (Eastford, CT) and his Grandparents, away of complications and Harley. Jeffrey is also survived by uate of Woodstock Dana Basto (Woodstock, CT) and related to covid-19 on his mother Jacqueline (Daigneault) Academy, he worked Marieann MacGinnis (Auburn, MA). April 15, 2020. Jeff was Muzljakovich of Danielson, CT; mother- as a skilled carpenter Due to current pandemic limitations born in Putnam, CT and in-law Barbara Gardner of Centerbrook, and became versed in Jason’s Memorial Service will be sched- was a 1983 graduate of CT; sisters, Dawn Deary of Norwich, CT; plumbing and elec- uled at a later date. Interment at the Killingly High School. Pauline and Michael Moore of Danielson, trical. He made his home in Maine, discretion of the family. In lieu of flow- Jeff was a truck driver CT; Melissa and Timothy Mariano of Rhode Island, East Killingly, Eastford ers, donations in Jason’s memory may and was employed at Bradenton, FL; brother John and Danielle and Ashford. Jason was a gentle soul, be made to: The Evangelical Christian R&R Freight Services Muzljakovich III of Ottawa, Ontario; broth- always eager to say a kind word and Ctr., 574 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, in North Branford, CT. er-in-law Michael and Linda Gardner lend a helping hand. Nature was his CT 06278. He was a dedicated Red Sox and Patriots of Centerbrook, CT; sister-in- law Mary fan, loved to hang out with his family and Gardner of Old Saybrook, CT and many friends and being the life of the party. nieces and nephews. Jeff was a big guy Lillian Rumrill Chapman, 88 He was a loving and devoted husband, with an even bigger heart and he left this son, father, grandfather, uncle, brother world a better place for being in it. A Lillian Rumrill Chapman, 88, for- of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She and friend. Jeffrey is survived by daugh- Celebration of Life will be scheduled at merly of Hudson, Ohio and Danielson, enjoyed music, and her love of singing ters, Kaitlin Jones and Herbie Smith of a later date. Memorial donations can be CT, passed away on April 24, 2020, in which began in her high school glee Portland, CT; Samantha Muzljakovich of made to Labs4rescue.com. Cleveland Heights, Ohio, after a long club continued throughout her life: while Los Angeles, CA and son Michael and struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She playing the piano at home, at church, or was preceded in death in 1993 by her hus- in the chorus of her assisted living facili- band of 37 years, Peter Paul Chapman ty. She insisted that each of her children John R. Mayo Jr 64 and her daughter Audrey in 2008. learn an appreciation for music through Born in Killingly, Connecticut, in 1932, private piano lessons and participation she was the daughter in the school band. She enjoyed trav- John R. Mayo Jr 64, Passed away sud- that knew and loved him. He will Forever denly on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his Be In Our Hearts. of Earle and Beatrice el, especially through Europe; and she home in Mercer, ME, with wife Valerie by John is survived by his Wife of 43 yrs. (Stone) Rumrill and traveled well into her retirement. She his side. Valerie J. Mayo of Mercer; Daughter sister of Richard E. never met a stranger; and her warmth Born in Putnam, CT. Rebecca Ball and Husband Verne Ball of Rumrill of Hollywood, and friendly nature were reflected in her on October 2, 1955 the New Sharon; Daughter Amanda Bootz and FL. She graduated infectious laughter. Son of John R. Mayo Sr. Husband Kyle Bootz of Waterville; Son from Killingly High Her greatest source of pride was and Irene Mayo. John John R. Mayo III and Wife Tina Mayo School in 1950 and her children: Brian of Houston, TX, attended schools in of Norwich, CT; Grandchildren Michael went on to Memorial Heather (Chris Holtkamp) of Shaker Eastford, CT. He proud- Ball, Zachery Ball, Abigail Ball and Oakley Hospital School of Heights, OH, Audrey (deceased), Lesley ly owned a successful Bootz; Great-grandchildren Amelia Ball Nursing in Worcester, Massachusetts. (Bryan Casteel) of Cincinnati, OH, and lawn care business for and Lilah Ball; Siblings Rosemary Mayo She was incredibly proud of her 40 year her grandchildren: Stephen, Catherine, many years until his Mineau; Randy Mayo and Mark Mayo. nursing career, which began in a doctor’s Eva, Alex, Sophia, Evan, and Paul. She retirement. Also, several Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, office in Danielson, CT, and ultimately worked tirelessly to ensure that each of John loved spending time outdoors hunt- Friends; Especially his Best Friend Bob led to a 20 year career at the VA Hospital her children entered the fields that they ing, fishing, and golfing. He also enjoyed Clark. in Brecksville, OH. A cancer survivor, it were most passionate about, receiving spending time with family and friends. John was predeceased by his Parents was her medical knowledge and fighting the best education available to achieve He loved a Good Cigar. He most certainly and Brother Timothy Mayo. spirit that helped her get through that those goals. She lit up whenever she had loved spending time with his three newest Due to the Covid 19 virus a Memorial illness. Throughout her lifetime, she was the chance to talk about her family. Grandbabies who brought him tremen- Gathering will be determined at a later always proud to let caregivers know that A funeral service will be held in dous joy. John will be greatly missed by all date. she, too, was a nurse. Danielson, Connecticut sometime in the She moved with her family from coming months. Memorial donations in Danielson, CT to Hudson, OH in 1974, lieu of flowers can be made to her trib- Martine Clemence Kublbeck where she lived until 2011. She made ute page at the Alzheimer’s Association lifelong friends with her neighbors in http://act.alz.org/goto/lillian_chapman. Hudson, where she was also a member Martine Clemence Kublbeck was born in her, they brought more joy with each year Issy-les Moulineaux, France, January 12, – from ball games to plays, she enjoyed 1949. After emigrating to America, in 1952 sharing art, pie making, cookies and so with her parents and brother, they made many hugs and kisses. Rebecca K. LaCerte, 35 a home in the small town of Plainfield, CT Martine had two adoring husbands in where Martine also raised her family. her lifetime, Richard Kublbeck and the late WEBSTER - Rebecca K. LaCerte, 35, and the woodwind specialty group. She Martine was a creative and gener- Thomas Blevins. She is also survived by her died Friday, May 1, 2020 in Harrington also played the flute and was chosen ous soul. She had a beloved family: her son Galliehue Blevins Healthcare at Hubbard after being to perform with the Worcester Youth giving heart, root- and wife Jennifer Warner and their boys, stricken ill at home. Orchestra. ed in her deep faith. Thomas and Samuel; her daughter Rachel She leaves her moth- She first worked for Life Skills as Martine was a grad- and husband Christopher Jusseaume and er, Doreen M. LaCerte a personal care attendant. She then uate of the University their children, Andre, Jacqueline, and and her husband was a pharmacy technician at Rite Aid of Connecticut, with Nicholas; and daughter Amanda Blevins. Paul Solem of Rio Pharmacy. a focus in French and She is also survived by her two stepsons, Rancho, NM; a sister, Rebecca had a beautiful soprano Fine Arts, and later Richard Kublbeck and Jason Kublbeck Kerrilynn LaCerte of voice and enjoyed singing opera and completed her master’s and his wife, Renee and their three chil- Framingham; a broth- karaoke. She was a former member of degree in Education. dren Kayla, Justin and Kyle. er, Aaron LaCerte of the Salisbury Singers in Worcester. Over the years, Martine used her gifts After a graceful battle with a progres- Rio Rancho, NM; her Rebecca was a member of Saint Louis throughout the community as the Director sive neurological illness, Corticobasal maternal grandpar- Church and served as a cantor there for of Religious Education at St. John the Deterioration (CBD), Martine passed away ents, Peter R. LaCerte and Shirley B. many years. Apostle Church in Plainfield, CT. She peacefully at her home in Westport, MA (Nowicki) LaCerte of Webster, with A graveside service will be held at a retired after 25 years in 2014. She also vol- alongside her loving family. Martine is whom she lived; her godmother, Kelly later date. There are no calling hours. unteered for hospice, adult literacy, and donating her brain to the study of neuro- A. Tiffany of Thompson, CT; her fian- Donations may be made to Ehlers- numerous community groups. logical conditions at The Mayo Clinic. In cé, Christopher McLaughlin of Oxford; Danlos National Foundation (ww.chron- Martine will be remembered as a loving lieu of flowers, please follow her passion aunts, uncles and cousins icpainpartners.com). Arrangements daughter, sister, wife, mother, memere, and consider donating to CurePSP, a lead- Born in Worcester on March 21, are under the direction of Sitkowski, and friend. When Martine wasn’t baking er in CBD research, at http://www.psp. 1985, she was a lifelong resident of Malboeuf & Hickey Funeral Home, 340 an elaborate birthday cake, fussing over a org/donate Webster; She graduated from Bartlett School Street, Webster. party, or penning a letter to an old friend, A private service will be held at St. John High School in 2003 where she was a www.websterfunerals.com you could find her walking on the beach, a the Apostle Church in Plainfield, CT, and member of the band, the show choir track or maybe even around a parking lot. a memorial service will be announced and Above all else, Martine lived for her fami- held immediately following the lift of social ly. Her grandchildren meant the world to gathering restrictions. Harry Oliver Hasson, 79

Harry Oliver Hasson, 79, passed away, retired after 33 years. Jacob P. Germain, 44 unexpectedly, Saturday, April 25, 2020 He had a passion for collect- in Plainfield, CT. Harry was a strong ing coins, Hess trucks and hats. He PUTNAM– Jacob He enjoyed listening to music especially and hardworking man enjoyed NASCAR races and camping P. Germain, 44, of Grateful Dead and Bob Marley and cook- that did everything for with numerous camping clubs. Harry Sabin St., formerly ing for his friends and family. his wife Gertrude. He enjoyed being outdoors and being a of Woodstock, died Jacob is survived by his partner, James was born January 23, part of Alivia’s and Tammy’s world and Saturday morning, A. Gould, Jr. of Putnam; a sister, Jessica 1941 in New London, going out for ice cream. May 2, 2020 at Day Germain of Woodstock; and a niece, CT. He then lived in Harry is survived by his loving wife Kimball Hospital. He Vanessa Marie Lamothe. Brooklyn, CT with the Gertrude Hasson of Danielson, CT and was the loving partner Funeral arrangements are private Green’s. He worked on his Goddaughter Tammy Shippee of of James A. Gould, Jr. and have been entrusted to the Gilman local farms, worked Canterbury, CT and loving extended Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church for the Jolly’s and he family and friends. Gregory and Linda (Bourbeau) Germain. St., Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guest- was an avid mechanic. A graveside service will be held at a Mr. Germain worked as a laborer for book visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. He then met the love of his life and later date in Sacred Heart Cemetery, various local construction companies and was married on November 26, 1964 at Wauregan, CT. manufacturing plants. Sacred Heart Church in Wauregan, CT Share a memory at www.gagnonand- where they lived. He was a teamster costellofh.com truck driver for NEW PENN., where he BEST FARM FRESH MEATS IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS PASTURE RAISED • NATURAL MEATS

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