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Friday, November 20, 2015 (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] Lessons in Community offers up prayers for Paris the leaves St. Joseph Church All my life, I’ve been used to raking my holds vigil in wake of yard. I would go around with my brother and father, creating piles of leaves, some bigger terror attacks than others depending on the spot in the yard, BY JASON BLEAU sibility for the attacks. manually moving my rake back and forth in NEWS STAFF WRITER Here in the Quiet a steady motion. I had it down to a science. I THOMPSON — On Corner, several organi- could go for hours. Nov. 13, the world was zations have unveiled I would use either an old bed sheet or a tarp rocked by a series of ter- plans to hold candlelight to collect my bounties. Once collected, I would rorist attacks in Paris, vigils and events asking fold up the corners and drag the collection France, that took the for peace in the world device to the bottom of the yard where the leaf lives of 129 people peo- in the wake of the trag- pile was. It was oddly satisfying to see a rela- ple and injured hun- edies. One of the earli- tively clean looking yard after a day of raking, Jason Bleau photos dreds more, inspiring est to hold such an event almost like the feeling I get when after running reactions of support for was St. Joseph Church my lawnmow- Members of St. Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale, led by Father France and frustration in North Grosvenordale, Richard Breton, pray together during a vigil on Nov. 15, hoping for er for a couple and outrage against ISIS, which hosted the first The peace and remember those lost in France during the Nov. 13 attacks. hours over the the terrorist organiza- The church has a deep French heritage and was one of the first local Minor grass. tion that claimed respon- Turn To PRAYER, page A11 So fresh. So organizations to hold such an event following the attacks. Details clean. One of my ADAM favorite pic- MINOR tures of my Tech brother and me A day to respect and remember as children was taken in one of park my Dad’s famous leaf piles at the bottom of QVCC adds 64 our yard, the very same yard I call my own today. After typing that sentence I looked out names to Veterans of my front window and reminisced about the nears end scene. As youngsters, we would run in and out Garden Walkway of the pile and nearly ruin my father’s work. BY JASON BLEAU The picture shows my brother and me nearly of first NEWS STAFF WRITER buried in leaves up to our necks, our fingers in our mouths (as we were prone to do habitually DANIELSON — Quinebaug Valley back then), smiling devilishly for the camera. phase Community College added new It’s one of my favorite memories of my brother. names to its Veterans Garden on It sure was good to be a kid! BY JASON BLEAU Veterans Day with a special ceremo- ny recognizing the holiday and those Over the years, I learned some valuable les- NEWS STAFF WRITER sons about the leaves, one of the most import- who serve their country with pride. ant being that leaves are not pillows. It seems PUTNAM — The Putnam The ceremony has become a yearly like a dumb lesson one would have to learn the Regional Technology Park tradition for QVCC with new addi- hard way, but one cool, fall afternoon, my pre- is nearing completion in tions to the walkway in the Veterans teen self learned that lesson in a painful man- its first phase, according to Garden each year. With more than ner. After raking up an impressive amount 470 names already part of the gar- Town Administrator Doug Jason Bleau photos nearly up to my waist, I somehow thought Cutler, who said realis- den, 64 were added on Veterans Day Air Force veteran and Commander of the American about how fun it would be to leap into the soft, tically, the park’s bridge Wednesday, Nov. 11, each with their Legion Post 13 in Putnam Ron Coderre speaks warm embrace of the cloud-like fluffiness of and the roadway from the during QVCC’s Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 1 the leaves. Looking around to see that no one east could be completed by Turn To VETERANS, page A13 was looking, with a running start, I bounded the end of the month. toward the pile and leapt, leaning to my side. I Cutler said that every- floated for what seems like an eternity. thing is on schedule on site With a painful crunch, I was brought back and the bridge to the prop- End in sight for Pomfret St. to reality. I landed on the ground — hard. The erty near the I-395 entrance leaves merely compacted underneath me like ramp on Kennedy Drive is paper. As I laid there getting my wind back coming along nicely. Gas (and maybe some of my dignity), I learned that lines have been added to bridge project leaves are definitely not pillows. I would sug- the property along the gest you don’t follow my lead on that one! BY JASON BLEAU the closing of the bridge to rerouted to Providence bridge, and according to NEWS STAFF WRITER Last year, I was lazy. Instead of raking my be a major inconvenience, Street or Bridge Street to Cutler, things are going as leaves, I used my lawnmower to clean up the PUTNAM — Putnam’s the end could very well be cross the Quinebaug River planned. So with the proj- leaves in my yard, and by “clean up,” I actually Pomfret Street Bridge in sight … and soon. with new traffic signals ects included in the first mean “obliterate into a billion little pieces and has been out of commis- As of this report, the installed at the intersec- contract all but finished, returning the mulched remains to the earth sion for months now, as bridge was on schedule tions of Bridge and Church the town is now looking at from whence it came.” It was like taking a the aged structure adja- for completion this month, streets and Pomfret and plans for the second con- rocket launcher to a BB gun range, but it got cent to Cargill Falls gets with optimistic esti- Church streets, creating tract and what’s next for the job done, and then some. a much-needed facelift, mates having the bridge a very unfamiliar traffic the tech park on the west This year, I upgraded the task again. This courtesy of the State of reopened following the pattern for those who fre- side of the property. time, my father and I unpackaged a shiny new Connecticut — but for Thanksgiving holiday. quent those routes on a leaf blower and introduced it to my front lawn those who have found the Since the bridge was closed Turn To TECH PARK, page A11 Turn To BRIDGE, A13 for the first time. The results were a lawn main- redirection of traffic and in May, traffic has been page tainer’s dream. Up until last week, I had never even held a leaf blower before. My family never owned one. I’m not sure whether we could afford it or not. We probably could, but for one PSA lays out plans as new era begins reason or another, my father always chose to rake instead. Perhaps h enjoyed the manual his school belongs labor. Maybe he was a glutton for punishment. ‘T I never complained. But after last week, I don’t to the town and think my father or I will ever rake again. I even contemplated taking the thing up community’ to my roof and blasting my gutters with it. Looking back, it was probably the right deci- BY JASON BLEAU sion to not do that, as the resulting mess of NEWS STAFF WRITER muddy leaves and shingle residue all over the siding would have been hard to explain to my PUTNAM — It has been a dramat- ic year for Putnam Science Academy, wife. Jason Bleau photos Crisis averted! after the school announced it would be closing in April and has since been put Putnam Science Academy Headmaster Donald Cushing, President Dr. Tieqiang Ding Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909-4130, and Dean of Athletics Thomas Espinosa take questions during a special press confer- ence at the school to officially announce the completion of the sale of the school to or e-mail [email protected]. Turn To PSA, A12 page Ding in October. Ding purchased PSA after the previous owners were forced to close the school in May. A2 • Friday, November 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers News Briefs GET READY FOR to show respect and support for all peo- Holiday Dazzle Light Parade ple, from conception to natural death. The event will be hosted by Mystical grand marshal named Rose Council 49, Knights of Columbus, of Wauregan. For information, please THANKSGIVING PUTNAM — The Holiday Dazzle call Council 49 Grand Knight Cliff Soucy Light Parade committee has named at (860) 774-6796. We have everything you need to make Quinebaug Valley Special Olympics as this year’s parade Grand Marshal. The 14th annual parade is set to roll USI announces state guideline your holiday baking and parties easy on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m. in down- town Putnam. Once again this year, the parade committee will present a achievement Order YOur Pies BY NOvemBer 23rd, “litter free parade.” Before the parade DAYVILLE — United Services, Inc. begins, an army of volunteers from High recently achieved 100 percent compli- We’ll Bake Them FOr YOu Pointe Church in Thompson will hand ance for Enhanced Care Clinic access out trash bags. At the conclusion of the for the 3rd quarter of this year, July to TO PickuP The daY BeFOre! parade, volunteers will walk the parade September, marking 22 straight quar- route picking up trash bags from the ters (5 1/2 years) of meeting the strin- crowd and depositing the bags into a gent state guidelines. • Pies ~ 10 different varieties town of Putnam Public Works truck. As an Enhanced Care Clinic for According to parade chairman Gary Behavioral Health Services, United • Our NEW Quick Breads ~ Apple Caramel, Osbrey, “The idea of a litter-free parade Services has effectively eliminated wait- is working. People are buying into the ing lists, offering care within 2 hours, Pumpkin, Cranberry-Orange Nut, Peach, concept and the result is a noticeably two days or two weeks, depending on cleaner town immediately following the the need of the person seeking services. parade. We are grateful for the trash bag United Services often exceeds these Banana Nut and Zucchini Nut donation from The Last Green Valley requirements and the agency was noti- and the volunteers from High Pointe fied this week of meeting the goal in • Baking Mixes Church.” every instance in the past three months. The 14th Annual Holiday Dazzle “United Services staff members work • Apples, Cider and Cheese Light Parade will step off at 5 p.m. on every day to provide comprehensive Sunday, Nov. 29 at the Grove Street mental and behavioral health care to monument and will follow Grove Street meet the high and growing needs of merging right onto South Main Street, northeastern Connecticut residents,” left on Front Street (through the cen- said Diane L. Manning, President and ter of downtown Putnam), right onto CEO of United Services. “Although Kennedy Drive (at Cargill Falls) and will increasing demands are making it travel past Rotary Park and Riverfront increasingly difficult to meet these high Commons on Kennedy Drive taking a standards is our hope that with state right onto Providence Street and will support, we will soon be able to further end at the Owen Tarr Sports Complex expand community access and improve at the corner of Providence and School our services at our proposed Windham streets. Rain date is Sunday, Dec. 6. Regional Clinic.” Entry forms are available at WINY The success in minimizing waiting Radio, the Putnam Town Hall on online lists and meeting access requirements at www.winyradio.com. is especially noteworthy as United For more information, contact parade Services has experienced a 248% growth organizer and chairman, Gary Osbrey at in its outpatient mental health volume 860-928-1350 or [email protected]. since 2007. United Services has been seeking state Bond Commission support through Special Rosary and Devotion the Governor and regional General Assembly delegation to consolidate to celebrate life in all its stages and expand Windham Regional ser- A family farm for 126 years 1889-2015 vices since 2011. The agency’s proposed BROOKLYN — Everyone is invited Windham Regional Clinic would consol- to join the Knights of Columbus at a idate both adult and family services in a special Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver location in Mansfield on public transit 108 Crystal Pond Rd. • Eastford CT Rose Rosary and Devotion for Life on routes just over the Windham town line. Saturday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m., at Our Lady The current site is shovel-ready, has of La Salette Church, 21 Providence the strong support of the Windham 860-974-1150 • www.buellsorchard.com Road, Route 6, Brooklyn. Regional Chamber of Commerce and There will be time allowed for devo- has been granted all zoning and site plan tions an hour before and an hour after approvals from the Town of Mansfield to Mon-Fri 8-4 • Sat 8-3 the Rosary, so more people can attend. proceed with construction once United Since 1960, Knights of Columbus Services has secured financing. throughout North America have For more information on United Closed on Sundays brought silver roses on annual pilgrim- Services, visit www.UnitedServicesCT. ages, to celebrate the Culture of Life and org.
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860.377.6841 A4 • Friday, November 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers Woodstock Toy Drive marks 10 years of giving Program hits milestone in landmark year BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER WOODSTOCK — Fire depart- ments throughout Woodstock, along with the Community Fire Company in Thompson, came together for their annual toy drive on Saturday, Nov. 14, marking a milestone for the area’s premier toy collection program with the 10th anniver- sary of the event. Each year, the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Department hosts the annual toy drive, bringing together members of all of Woodstock’s fire departments and members of Jason Bleau photos Community to collect money A trailer filled with toys shows the generosity of the public and represents and toys from those generous the success of the 2015 toy drive in Woodstock. In its 10th year, the enough to stop and donate to annual drive collected more than 430 toys for local children for the hol- the cause. Some have come idays. to know the drive as a yearly tradition, making a point to donate both money and toys to cess the program has seen over only what we do as fire and the cause, and the 2015 install- the past 10 years has been noth- EMS personnel, but we’re also ment of the program brought ing short of inspiring. contributing in other ways. It the drive to new heights, bring- “It kind of humbles you means a lot to us that the com- ing the total money accrued because the community really munity steps up to help.” over its 10-year span to more looks forward to helping the For 2015 the event brought in than $40,000 and adding to the less fortunate,” she said. “We $4,000 and more than 430 toys, 6,500 toys collected over that have people that have come ranging from board games time as well. back for the last ten years who and stuffed animals to actions Iris Arsenault, a Woodstock have been here every year figures, books, and even bicy- EMT and spokesperson for the to support us. It means a lot cles, that will be distributed to annual event, said that the suc- that we are contributing not families throughout the region to give children something to w enjoy on Christmas Day. The HOURS: toys are distributed through Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm the Woodstock schools, Putnam Sunday 10am-4pm schools, Eastford Elementary School, TEEG and a program called CCR in Putnam, where BLACK FRIDAY SALE children with parents in rehab Friday Nobember 27 are given toys for the holidays as well. 10am-8pm Arsenault said a lot of time FREE RAFFLES, HUGE SALES, & FUN! and effort goes into prepara- Santa Claus joined member of the Woodstock fire departments and EMS personnel in collecting cash and donations as commuters made their way See our Facebook Page for more details! tion for the event alone and see- ing the success of the program through town. Around $4,000 was collected in monetary donations in the Video Games, Consoles, DVDs, CDs and more! grow every year makes it all drive’s 10th year. worthwhile. squeeze this in, which is very TEEG directly while monetary BUY - SELL - TRADE! “It’s really big right now, and well worth it, but it’s a effort donations are always welcome 128 Woodstock Ave., Putnam, CT (860) 630-5033 it takes a lot of prep work. We that goes right to Christmas,” as well to help the departments start preparing in August or she said. purchase toys ahead of the hol- Gift certificates always available. September. You have to try to Indeed, the collection effort iday to fulfill any needs not met Follow us on Facebook for more details. keep tabs on everything and it will continue through the hol- by the toy donations over the :www.bottomlesspitoftreasure.com goes all the way into December iday season before the toys are next month. just before distributed and there is still Christmas. time to donate to the cause. Jason Bleau may be reached We all work Money or toys can be dropped at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at full-time jobs off at any of the fire department [email protected]. and we try to locations in Woodstock or to
Public Meetings THOMPSON WOODSTOCK MONDAY, NOV. 23 MONDAY, NOV. 23 Recreation, 7 p.m., Room C Redevelopment Agency/Small Cities Historic Properties, 7:15 p.m., Room B Advisory Board, 6 p.m., Town Hall, Conservation Commission, 7:30 p.m., Merrill Seney Community Room Room A Planning & Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., Historic District, 8 p.m., Room B Town Hall, Merrill Seney Community Room TUESDAY, NOV. 24 WPCA, 7 p.m., Room A PUTNAM POMFRET Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Selectmen’s Chambers MONDAY, NOV. 23 Library Board, 7 p.m., Library Planning & Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. Conference Room Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Putnam TUESDAY, NOV. 24 Town Hall Democratic Town Committee, 7 p.m., TUESDAY, NOV. 24 Grill 37 Housing Authority, 6 p.m., Housing Authority Office Recreation Commission, 7 p.m., EASTFORD Selectmen’s Chambers MONDAY, NOV. 23 American Legion, 7:30 p.m., Town Office Building TUESDAY, NOV. 24 Transfer Station Committee, 1 p.m., Town Office Building VILLAGER STAFF DIRECTORY NEWS STAFF ADVERTISING STAFF WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25 Editor Advertising Representative Adam Minor Donna J. Breton Registrar of Voters, 5 p.m., Town Office (860) 928-1818, ext. 109 (860)928-1818, Ext. 119 [email protected] [email protected] Building
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An annual feature in the school for the Veterans Day holiday, the exhibit ran from Nov. 4-18, with a call for photos to add to the display also being made to compliment the holiday. Donna Sohan, the director of Institutional Research at QVCC and the originator of the exhib- it, said the idea was sparked after she recovered a photo of her own mother and realized there was an opportunity to allow staff of the college to recognize members of their own families who have served in the United States Armed Forces. “In my position I do not have the opportunity to work directly with the students, but I still wanted to somehow help, and a few years ago my mother Jason Bleau photos passed away. Going through her photos I found one of her Navy photos,” said The 2015 edition of the QVCC Veterans Connection Photo Exhibit displayed during the school’s Veterans Day ceremonies on Nov. 11. Sohan during the college’s Veterans Day ceremony. “When I saw her photo it was one of those moments when I years here, always thought of Veterans nity to show our thought many of the employees here Day and how I would like to do some- students not only have either served in the military or thing to show our students that the our pride in them come from military families.” college truly has pride in serving our and the communi- She said the photo exhibit was her community and serving our veterans,” ty, but also pride way of adding to QVCC’s veteran-friend- said Sohan. “I’m just pleased to have an in our family ly atmosphere and a way to solidify that opportunity to play even a small part members. This is the college’s dedication to veterans was to show that QVCC says they’re proud the second year not “a throwaway statement.” Now in to assist our military and military fam- the exhibit has its second year, the display has grown ilies.” been up and I’m so immensely and has become an inspir- While the exhibit serves as a fine grateful,” she said. ing part of QVCC’s yearly Veterans Day tribute to all veterans, Sohan said its traditions in a very short time. More humble beginning give her pride that Jason Bleau than 50 different photos were featured members of the QVCC community now may be reached at on the 2015 edition of the board and have a chance to do one more thing to 508-909-4129, or by more are still being added every day, as recognize those in their families that, e-mail at jason@ photos come in to be a part of the yearly in some cases, have paid the ultimate stonebridgepress. display. sacrifice to protect the ones they love com. “I thought about the photo exhibit and the nation they call home. a couple of years ago. I have, in my 11 “That pride started at home, and I thought the exhibit was an opportu-
Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day – No WOODSTOCK School Friday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving recess – No WOODSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS School.
Monday, Nov. 23: Fish Nuggets, coleslaw, gold MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL fish crackers, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 24: French toast sticks, roasted Monday, Nov. 23: WG chicken giggles, Mac/n/ red potato, turkey sausage, fruit, milk. cheese-Ketchup, garden salad with Italian dress- Wednesday, Nov. 25: No School Today ing, 100 percent orange juice, milk. Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day Tuesday, Nov. 24: Hamburger on a whole- Friday, Nov. 27: No School Today. grain bun, tater tots, ketchup, cookie surprise! Applesauce, milk. Wednesday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving Recess – No THOMPSON School Thursday, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Recess – No THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL/ School TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Friday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Recess – No School Monday, Nov. 23: Pig in a blanket, baked beans, coleslaw. Alt. Hamburger/ cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, onion). Tuesday, Nov. 24: Chicken Parmesan sandwich (breaded or grilled) mashed potato, niblet corn. Alt. Buffalo chicken pizza. Wednesday, Nov. 25: Thanksgiving Recess – No School
BUZZER BEATER! CHECK OUT THE SPORTS ACTION! A6 • Friday, November 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers Assigned to the field office Millovitsch manning the sidelines as KHS athletic trainer
BY CHARLIE LENTZ High. And as the home Wesleyan on a track different signs and symp- NEWS STAFF WRITER team’s trainer she is also scholarship to compete toms,” Millovitsch said. DAYVILLE — Anne required to assist the in the heptathlon, which “I carry on a conversa- Millovitsch knows all visiting team. Before the involves seven events in tion with the player, after about devastating inju- game she taped the wrists track and field. Her schol- a few sentences you know ries. Her career as a of several Montville High arship wasn’t renewed if they’ve had a head heptathlete ended in players. after she dislocated her injury — their speech, her freshman year at Back in the day a con- kneecap in her freshman the way that they look West Virginia Wesleyan cussion was referred year. at you, their attitude, College when she dislo- to as “getting your bell “Lost my scholar- the way that they carry cated her kneecap. Now rung” and a player might ship, had to come home, themselves, the way that she helps players avoid be sent right back on the couldn’t afford it,” said they answer questions — her fate as Killingly High field after brief trip to Millovitsch, 38, from all of it.” School’s athletic trainer. the sideline. Those days Griswold. Once a concussion is “I have more compas- have gone the way of the She transferred to diagnosed a player can’t sion and empathy than leather helmet. The pres- UConn after return- return to action and must anybody else could pos- ence of athletic trainers ing home from West be free of symptoms for 48 sibly have,” Millovitsch wasn’t always mandated Virginia. Now it’s her job hours before Millovitsch said. “A lot of athletic on the sidelines but that’s to keep players healthy can begin rehabilitation. trainers go into the field ancient history. and make sure they’re The rehabilitation pro- because of injury.” “The CIAC diagnosed quickly if an gression takes five days. Millovitsch also (Connecticut injury occurs. It’s a labor Millovitsch was roaming serves as Griswold Interscholastic Athletic of love. the sidelines last Friday High School’s athletic Conference) requires it, “Absolutely there is night but football isn’t the trainer. She works for absolutely required for nothing better in the only sport she oversees — Eastern Connecticut football,” Millovitsch world,” Millovitsch said. whenever there’s a game Rehabilitation Center said. “I love to be here to do there is the potential for and on most Friday She earned her bach- everything I can to help injury and the need for nights during the fall elor’s degree in athlet- an injured athlete return an athletic trainer. she roams the sideline ic training from the to play — and play even “Soccer, basketball, for Killingly High’s foot- University of Connecticut through an injury — but wrestling, volleyball, ball team while keeping and also has a master’s keep them safe and pro- track, baseball, softball a keen eye on the grid- degree in education from tected and comfortable.” — we’re in season every iron. She made several Sacred Heart University. Concussions aware- season,” Millovitsch said. trips to the field to aid Millovitsch competed in ness has been raised over injured players last track and field and gym- the last few years and Charlie Lentz may be Charlie Lentz photo Friday, Nov. 13, during nastics during her high Millovitsch is always on reached at (860) 928-1818, Anne Millovitsch tapes Troy Sullivan’s wrist at Killingly High Killingly High’s football school days at Norwich guard for potential brain ext. 110, or by e-mail at School. game against Montville Free Academy. She injuries. charlie@villagernewspa- attended West Virginia “You’re looking for pers.com. American Legion honors veterans Kratz, Mahoney
the Vietnam Service on hand was Ret. Colonel PUTNAM — The Medal, the Vietnam Michael Rocchetti of Mayotte-Viens American Commendation Medal Putnam, who was pre- Legion Post #13 of Putnam and the Good Conduct sented a Bronze Star for honored two local veter- Medal. Kratz, who quali- meritorious service in ans on Veterans Day in fied as a Marksman with a combat situation. The a program that was both the M-14 rifle, received U.S. Air Force veteran reverent and celebra- an Honorable Discharge was recognized for his tory. This was the fifth with the rank Sgt. (T) E-5. service in Baghdad, Iraq. consecutive time the Post Upon departing The evening raised has put on the Veteran’s Vietnam Kratz received a more than $6,000 thanks Remembrance Night and Letter of Commendation to the presence of Kevin Celebrity Bartender pro- from his commanding Hogan of WFSB Channel gram. officer citing him for “the 3, former Red Sox catch- In an emotional cer- contribution you have er Roger LaFrancois and emony at J.D. Cooper’s made to the war effort former New England Restaurant, Post in Vietnam.” The let- Patriots cheerleader Commander Ronald ter further stated, “You Brittany Bonchuk. Local P. Coderre along with have done a difficult and celebrities who gave their the members honored thankless job in the fine time for this worthy cause Vietnam veteran Victor tradition of other brave included Gary “O” of J. Kratz and Korean and strong men in earlier WINY, Kevin Shaw, Eric Conflict veteran Charles wars.” and Julie Quinn, Roger L. “Chuck” Mahoney Mahoney served in Franklin, Laura Crosetti, for their service in the the Korean Conflict, Major, Mahoney dili- country so honorably gram began with the Donna Coderre, Killingly United States Army. recalled by many as “The gently applied himself without ever questioning singing of our National Town Manager Sean Kratz, who joined the Forgotten War.” He joined CUTLINE: Courtesy photo Hendricks, Liz Zachow, Army in August 1965, the Army in 1952 and was Ronald P. Coderre (left), commander of American Legion Post #13 Putnam, shortly after and QVCC President was sent to Vietnam in honorably discharged in making presentations to Korean Conflict veteran Charles L. “Chuck” Mahoney and Vietnam Carlee Drummer. January of 1966 a short 1954 at the rank of Sgt. veteran Victor J. Kratz during the Veterans Night of Remembrance and Celebrity Bartender The proceeds from 16 weeks following basic (T) E-5. After completing evening that was held at J.D. Cooper’s Restaurant on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. the evening will benefit training at Fort Knox, his training, Mahoney the youth programs of Kentucky and advanced landed at Inchon Harbor, the Post and other local training in Missouri at Korea where he was part to the many problems or doubting the mission Anthem by Air Force charities. Post #13 is a Fort Leonard Wood. He of the 8th Army. He also attendant to his key posi- of their service. This pro- veteran Maurice “Moe” sponsor of the TriTowm spent his time in Vietnam served in Yongdungpo, tion.” It further states, gram brings us all back Coderre and closed with a Baseball program, Boys at Cam Rahn Bay where Wonju and Pusan. “He added immeasurably to the reality that our resounding tribute to the State, State Police Youth he unloaded cargo ships He received an 8th to his unit’s fine record veterans deserve all the five branches of the mili- Academy Americanism of Agent Orange and Army Commendation of accomplishment and thanks and recognition tary by Linda Colangelo. programs in the local ammunition for F-104 Ribbon with Metal served as an inspiration we can accord them not She also awed the audi- schools, an annual schol- fighter jets and helicopter Pendant. In the Citation to his associates.” only on Veterans Day ence of approximately 150 arship for a local high gunships. it states, “(Mahoney) “It’s an honor to con- but every day,” said Post with a stirring rendition school graduate and the He was honored for his is cited for meritori- duct this program every Commander Ronald P. of God Bless The USA and American Legion orator- service with the National ous service in Korea. year as we recognize those Coderre. God Bless America. ical contest. Defense Service Medal, As Personnel Sergeant veterans who served our The evening’s pro- Among the many guests Rotary Club hosts 32nd Teacher of the Year Awards and St. James. Teachers are chosen ner. The event included presentations offer their congratulations and support by their peers within their respective by a number of area dignitaries includ- to their well deserving colleagues. DANIELSON — The Danielson Rotary school systems. The 2016 Teachers of ing Brooklyn Superintendent of Schools club held its 32nd Annual Teacher of the Year recipients are — Lori-Ann Louis Berry, Brooklyn First Selectman - Submitted by Rene Comtois, Publicity the Year Awards event Thursday, Nov. Gibb of the Brooklyn School District, Rick Ives, Killingly Superintendent Committee Chairman, Danielson Rotary 12, at the Imperial Room in Danielson. Michael Daigle of H.H. Ellis Technical Kevin Farr, Killingly Town Manager Club Each year, the Danielson Rotary Club High School, Keri Costa, of Killingly Sean Hendricks, Ellis hosts this event to honor one outstand- Schools, and Pamela Ruff of St. James Tech Principal Dr. Brian ing teacher from each school system School. Migneault and St. James from Brooklyn, Killingly, Ellis Tech Rotary kicked off the evening by wel- Principal Monique coming the honorees and their families Almquist. State Rep. Mae and friends in attendance before turn- Flexer presented each ing over the reins to Rotarian Nick of the four Teachers of Haines, who served as master of cere- the Year with an offi- monies. cial State of Connecticut Presentations were made following an Proclamation and con- invocation by Fr. John O’Neill and din- gratulated their accom- plishments in the field of education. State Rep. Danny Rovero was also in attendance and many teachers from each of the Courtesy photo school systems represent- From left, Michael Daigle of Ellis Tech, Keri Costa from the ed were in attendance to Killingly School District, Pamela Ruff from St. James School and Lori-Ann Gibb from the Brooklyn School District.
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HIGH HONORS Rebekah Wesler, Joseph Gagnon, Hunter Garceau, Cerrone, Summer Chaponis, Hunter Campbell, Nina Woronecki III, Xuan You Shai-Lin Gothreau, Jianhong Yilin Chen, Heather Converse, Campbell, Lindsay Cartier, Grade 12: Shaylin Albert, Guo, Daniel Harrington, Shannon D’Alessandro, Lauren Chenail, Keeling Jack Archambault, Michael HONORS Molly Harrington, Delane Waverly Dombkowski, Chiu, Andrew Clark, Aidan Audet, Hailey Ballou, Jacob Hartland, Ran He, James Caroline Downing, Ely Cleary, Colette Cloutier, Belanger, Noah Brisson, Grade 12: Jewelia Aubin, Hemeon, Allen Horn, Ya-Chien Driscoll, Mackenzie Eaton, Liam Dyer, Chelsie Elliott, Sabreina Brunelle, Seth Budd, Robert Baldino, Kylie Hsu, Tyler Huhtanen, Jack Caleb Feen, Jared Feragne, Sydney Feragne, Seamus Rachel Byrne, Cheng Chi, Mia Barrows, Emily Beaudry, Jellison, Callista Kamau, Steve Zachary Fontaine, Benjamin Flynn, Camille Frigon, Qi Gao, D’Amico, Danielle Duquette, Nathalie Bessette, Nicholas Karue, Shealyn Kelley, Mikko Frechette, Mckenna Gagnon, Yihao He, Zidie He, Caitlyn Megan Feragne, Madeline Bibeault, Cassidy Bonin, Koivisto, Jessica Kratochvil, Jenna Gormley, Emma Green, Ireland, Jack Kelley, Tyler Ferreira, Hunter Foisy, Samuel Miranda Bonnette, Michaela Kylie Kusnarowis, Alyssa Madeline Gronski, Erika Lajoie, Alexandra Matthews, Fournier, Jourdan Fulchino, Bourey, Connor Bright, Peter Lee, Emily Lengyel, William Helmetag, Ethan Holcomb, Zhuocheng Mei, Payton Deanna Guilani, Amanda Calabrese, Jacob Campbell, Liscomb, Yuang Liu, Yuanchen Benjamin Holden, Jack Muzyczka, Emily Olson, Isabel Haines, Kara Heilemann, Tessa Cannon, Angela Ma, Samuel Majek, Christian Hovestadt, Lauren Hovestadt, O’Neill, Janhvi Patel, Zhibo Mitchell Hudon, Lingyi Jiao, Caponi, Austin Cedio, Olivia Mayotte, Dawson Normington, Ke Hu, Hannah Ives, Ellie Peng, Abigail Pierce, Mikayla Emma Johnson, Allison Chambrello, Nicholas Chan, Kaylin Oloff, Madison Jellison, Sofia Jendrewski, Roush, Clara Sarantopoulos, Kelleher, Sang Joo Kim, Lu Chen, Cheukling Cheng, Palmerino, Olivia Pappas, Nathan John, Parker Kalafus, Ian Sauco, Nathan Shanley, Mickenzie Lamb, Katherine Jon-luc Cournoyer, Kylie Franchesca Pescatello, Claudia Spencer Kalafus, Regan Hannah Shimer, Cuinn Loos, Lela Miller, Katelyn Couture, Bailey Cummings, Plummer, Conor Quinn, Emily Kasacek, Jacob Ledbetter, Stevenson, Mackenzie Stewart, Minski, Kaylla Owen, Jacob Marena Dees, Mary Dejesse, Rainville, Zachary Ramos, Junyu Long, Natalie Low, Tongyao Wang, Thomas White, Parent, Zeke Parent, Dominic Jacob Delashmutt, Angelique David Redfield, Julia Roemer, Noah MacAlister, Olivia III, Chuying Yang Ponte, Keenan Rivers, Ethan Desjardins, Jeffrey Draper, Carli Schimmelpfennig, Majek, Eco Manso, Kathryn Grade 10: Madison Bazinet, Rogers, Mackayla Thompson, Zachary Fiedler, Nicholas Shaylor Scranton, Zu Le Mason, Christopher McClure, Gabriella Bessette, Jessica Azhur Viano, Shunhao Wu, Flake, John Fox, Kevin Seow, Tyler Shanley, Nicholas Delaney McIntire, Makenzie Brunelle, Taylor Castano, Peixin Yu, Xiao Zhang Froehlich, Wenhao Fu, Short, Collin Singleton, Coleen Metivier, Samantha Mowry, Christopher Cheney, Julia Grade 11: Kaylea Bessios, Douglas Gerrity, Skye Gomes, Solitro, Graham Sweetnam, Lauren Neely, Amanda Nowak, Christensen, Nicholas Abigale Binette, Audrey Chase, Christian Gonzalez, Noah Kaiwei Tang, Alyssa Tracy, Julianna Nuttall, Samantha Corriveau, Kennedy Davignon, Linxian Chen, Vivek Cherian, Gould, Grace Gregory, Andrew Jacob Trudeau, Sydney Trudo, Orlowski, Tavia Orvos, Eric Andrew Davis, Kalianna Carly DeLuca, Emily Faist, Hassell, Ling He, Emily Hedin, Jackie Wedegis, Caleb Wilcox, Preston, Nathan Price, Megan Dingui, Mark Dumas, Harrison Maya Fraga, Cameron Grube, Rylee Hehir, Ethan Hellwig, Brandon Yater, Yuting Zeng, Rainville, Nicole Robichaud, Durand, Zachary Ellsworth, Dylan Grube, Julie He, Brian Marshall Hudon, Autumn Zikai Zhang, Wei Zou Andrew Roy, Maria Scandalito, Katherine Frankhouser, Lily Hemeon, Patrick Houlihan, Hug, Corrinne Jones, Mikayla Grade 10: Jessie Anderson, Lauren Semancik, Madison French, Erica Frost, Harrison Emily Hughes, Grace Jocson, Jones, Alena Klee, Aaron Tristan Anderson, Isabel Skellett, Lydia Smith, Victoria Frost, Corinne Guli, Connor Emma Kellermann, Sylvia Lambert, Brianna Lamphere, Barrett, Simon Becher, Staples, Codi Staveski, Emma Huda, Sana Jatoi, Denver Lawrence, Grace Logan, Laura Zachary Landon, Alexis Aaron Blanchflower, Luke Strandson, Regan Stuyniski, Jones, Alexis Lathrop, Jacob Looby, Jonathan Mustis, LaPointe, Katrina Leighton, Bourque, Isadora Briere, Madeline Tassoni, Ethan Lavitt, Abigail Lefemine, Jake Owens, Matthew Papp, Autumn Lewis, Yan Li, Yiluo Abigail Brousseau, Jingyi Thorpe, Samuel Trudeau, Zhirong Li, Jiongyu Ma, Steven Taylor Phillips, Toni Ramos, Li, Korenza Manfredi, Tristan Chen, Eleonora Chervenkova, Jessica Vennart, Yunqiao Madenjian, Molly Millix, Jessica Semancik, Kendyll Menard, Heather Mowry, Sarah Cusimano, Mya Deshaw, Wei, Madalin Wilcox, Mikayla Stephanie Nielson, Alexander Smith, Jordyn Staveski, Paige Ashley Palmerino, Alexa Caroline Eaton, Nicolas Wilcox, Ivy Young, Luke Ramos, Erin Raymond, Stuyniski, Joseph Thompson Pearson, Anna Perry, Erika Fernandez, William Gajewski, Zavorskas, Chuyi Zhang, Elizabeth Roy, Jillian Savoie, Jr., Cassidy Thorpe, Jordyn Phillips, Michael Pio, Kyle Qi Gao, Samantha Gelinas, Michael Zheng Hailey Schofield, Maeve Woodland, Manni Yu, Tongyue Prouty, Cahan Quinn, Michael Elizabeth Guillot, Carson Stevenson, Tyler Stuba, Zhang, Honghui Zhou, Yingnan Rainville, Jacob Ritchie, Hadley, Nahan Hai, Aaron RECOGNITION Dongchang Wei, Ethan Zhu Adam Roberts, Gabrielle Hallene, Emily Hamill, Ashley Werstler, Michele Wysocki Grade 10: Mary-Margaret Rossi, Jillian Roy, Sean Sabad, Hemphill, Thayne Hutchins, Grade 12: Julia Allegretti, Grade 9: Renee Auger, Elaina Andrulot, Brendan Chapuis, Brooklynn Saracina, Xhesika Denali Johns, Selina Latour- Sarah Andrews, Leah Barker, Babbitt, Hannah Becker, Abigail Dustin, Griffin Sejdiraj, Yolanda Serrano Gervais, Eden Law, Jared Law, Hannah Canedy, Antonia Killian Braegelmann, Ashlyn Edwards, Nora Guszkowski, Morente, Justin Smith, Ashley Jared MacDonald, Hannah Carminati, Zhong Chen, John Bright, Olivia Burrell, Thomas Ciri Miller, Kiara Monahan, Stephens, Kassidy Stewart, Matsas, Margaret McLoughlin, Currie, David Facer, Alexander Catsam, Brooke Deorsey, Ashley Roy, Stephanie Roy, Hallie Tedeschi, Jonathan Grace McWilliam, Lindsey Frankhouser, Sarah French, Rebecca Douglas, Ivy Gelhaus, Ian Sohan, Sophia Stoll, Jacob Thompson, Jonathan Trinque, O’Dea, Charlotte Powell, Benjamin Gormley, Cody Mariana Gourlay, Ava Hassell, Webber, Jamie Woods Liam Walsh, Alexandra Xinchi Qian, Joshua Resnick, Guli, Weihan Huang, David Jacob Ireland, Jonathan Grade 9: Samuel Allegretti, Whitehead, Yichuan Yin, Jaden Rosselli, Ryan Rossi, Jakubowski, Sienna Jessurun, Latham, Kyle LaVoie, Ashleigh Angle, Sophie Victoria Zagrodny, Yiwen William Schad, Samantha Robert Johnson, Tyler Elliot Lawrence IV, Robert Archambault, Hannah Zhang Sheldon, Clara Siegmund, LaVoie, Matthew Lefemine, Maheu, Luke Mathewson, Burgess, Noelle Ciccarelli, Grade 11: Benjamin Adase, Makara Sorel, Meagan Trahan, Jeff Mathieu, Jr., Samantha Sarah Naveed, Orion Newall Spencer Collins, Rachel Hannahrose Andrews, Hannah Walley, Dongxing Wei, McLaughlin, Matthew Mlyniec, Vuillemot, Chloe Nolin, Pari Durand, Joseph Graley, Caitlyn Bavosi, Ryan Black, Krista Wolslegel Jolisa Peabody, Lauren Perry, Patel, Cameron Penkauskas, Madelyn Grube, Katherine Alexander Bosio, Elise Grade 9: Ethan Adams, Raymond Rilling, Caroline Holden Pimental, Audrey Harrington, Brendan King, Bulmer, Cassie Caron, Xin Victoria Arnold, Irene Askitis, Schad, Samuel Skene, Robert Poehler, Tristan Raszka, John Ariana Koivisto, Liam Cen, Maxwell Chace, Meghan Peyton Aubin, Morgan Totten, Courtney Trahan, Rogers, Mason Stewart, Lydia McDermott, Emily Menard, Corey, Katherine Dalimonte, Bassett, Emily Belanger, Brian Witter, Wenzhuo Yang, Taft, Matthew Tiffany, Ame Zachary Paige, Margaret Katrina Davis, Nathan Deluca, Hannah Bessette, Owen Erica Zeller Tsamaase, Ashley Williams, Ritzau, Mariangela Ruggeri, Brittany Eber, Logan Farley, Borski, Abigail Botta, Dominic Grade 11: Caleb Bowen, Kejian Wu, Jing Yu Sophia Trifone, Abigail Vaida, Rebecca Feldman, Stephen Bove, Zachary Brown, Grant Allison Brady, Jason Brule,
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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 conversation Telephone: (860) 928-1818 As we sit down around Fax: (860) 928-5946 holiday tables, stand up www.villagernewspapers.com Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner OPINION for hours at parties; bump Frank G. Chilinski into each other shopping, President & Publisher at church fairs and office celebrations, opportuni- Adam Minor LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ties abound for face-to-face Editor interactions. In a world that is filled with text messages and emails, we can opt out of real human Fortin: Thanks for the support contact. If there is ever a To the Editor: rural character and small town identity. time when we Seeing I would like to express my gratitude to the I would also like to take this opportuni- need to com- citizens of Woodstock for their vote on Nov. 3. ty to thank everyone who wrote letters of municate, it With your vote, you have expressed confi- endorsement, helped with my campaign, and is now and in dence in my abilities and re-elected me to the the WRTC campaign committee led by our the weeks to the zoos Woodstock Board of Finance. I want to assure Chairwoman Dorothy Durst. My sincerest come, we can every voter that being a member of the BOF thanks to all. exercise our When was the last time you went to a is not a responsibility that I take lightly. I will skills as talk- zoo or an aquarium? continue to seek efficiencies within our gov- David Fortin NANCY WEISS ers and listen- I took my daughter to the Mystic ernment so Woodstock will remain an afford- Woodstock ers. Aquarium last year. We’re still talking able place to live while also maintaining our In my small about the Sea Lion show! You may or town there are two post may not be a fan of these types of animal offices and rural free deliv- showing/loving locations, but there are An hour with Robert Smanik ery routes as well. I enjoy some important reasons to look at the picking up my mail every issue. To the Editor: discussion. few days because I talk with Within the ecology world there are Recent letters to the editor were replete As our meeting continued (for an hour), the nice people who work strong opinions about zoos and “the with endorsements supporting one candi- now with him as primary speaker, I got there and exchange pleas- wild.” Some eco-minded folks are furi- date or another as their political campaigns insight into his character. He is aware of who antries with other patrons ous at zoos and aquariums for trapping sought recognition and votes. he is and won’t change to appease others. He or longer conversations animals in their non-native habitats, Well, there is another equally import- admits that his approach to business is to with people I know. Except and exploiting them in a cage just for ant campaign that still rages on and needs seek and then focus on “the bottom line.” He for the library and a few vol- show. Many of these conservationists to be seriously addressed — to maintain is conscious of the concerns of his employees unteer organizations, there prefer for these captive animals to have Day Kimball Hospital as our local source regarding job security and is sensitive to the is no other place where I space to roam and feed where they live in of healthcare. To date, President and CEO needs of the people of the “Quiet Corner.” can easily interact with their real, non-captive wilderness. Some Robert Smanik has been unrelenting in this This is evident by his incessant raised voice other residents. I no longer say, let nature be in nature! Those on the endeavor to bring attention to the plight of to local representatives, senators, and news- have children in the school other side of the argument feel that the smaller hospitals. Presently, Gov. Dannell paper reporters, as well as in his imploring system and my church animals living in zoos and aquariums Malloy’s across-the-board financial propos- the community to sign petitions in support serves several communi- allow people that are not able to travel al for healthcare institutions will certainly of his cause. All of this is in an effort to show- ties. Most of the conversa- to, say Africa or Australia or even to the overwhelm our small community hospital. case the importance of our hospital… our tions begin as comments coast of the U.S., to observe and learn Recently, I was in disagreement with anoth- place of healing. He has a sound moral fiber about the weather. I wish about the world’s amazing creatures up er employee that necessitated Mr. Smanik’s and a Solomon-like rational that decided my I cared more about sports, close and personally. Personally learn- intervention. Initially, I was reluctant to seek issue and is underscored in this David and as that is an easy topic for ing and caring for these animals offers his help. I didn’t want to distract him from his Goliath budgetary conflict. commentary. Although the continued education. Zoo and aquarium efforts in finding another worthy healthcare Any leader (including Robert Smanik) is interactions are brief, they supporters know and see how careful- facility to partner with and in formulating subject to criticism, whereas; those in the give me a sense of commu- ly researched and constructed habitats measures to counter the governor’s radical “back of the pack” are never mentioned and nity that I appreciate. I hope and feeding rituals are done for the ani- financial position. What I saw at our meeting often disregarded. This truism prevails in the people I speak with have mals resid- was not merely the steward of DKH, but a our society and is never more apparent than a similar feeling. The ing at these reserved gentleman attentive to my ram- now as politicians posture for presidential Every day topics, lumped Everyday non-native blings. Having spoken for my self-imposed consideration. I thought about this as I left as small talk, are key to locations. 20 minutes (I had even set a small timer), I his office and reflected on the proverb: Before Ecologist relationships. We connect Lots of sci- expected to hear his cryptic judgment and be you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. over the mundane, shared LIZ entists and sent on my way. Instead, upon hearing my I have personally modified it: Spend an hour trials and triumphs. We ELLSWORTH eco-minded timer sound, he firmly asked me to turn it off with a man before you criticize him. I expe- are equally as empowered non-profits and said that he would like to speak further rienced this with Mr. Robert Smanik which to discuss wild animals we celebrate until the matter was thoroughly explored has spawned an illimitable respect and trust have sighted in the neigh- zoos and aquariums because they really and resolved. in him. borhood, as we are to com- educate the general public about biodi- I was taken aback by this. Here I was, I whole-heartedly support his campaign ment on local elections and versity. presenting my comparatively insignificant and encourage others to rally behind him. the less contentious talk of There is the problem of protection personal problem in contrast to his arduous nature makes everyone feel and safety. On the one hand, animals and continuous fight to keep Day Kimball Dennis Gagnon good. living in the wild are thriving in their Hospital viable. Yet, he wanted to extend our Putnam I grew up in a family that natural surroundings, where they know enjoyed arguing over poli- how and when predators will attack tics. Looking back I realize and where they can find food. Breeding Hedenberg: Governor needs to rethink his actions that we changed our opin- cycles can exist in regular fashion, and ions for the sheer joy of population numbers grow. However, being opposite each other. these “in-the-wild-living” animals are To the Editor: Connecticut is listed among the 10 states The recent cuts to hospitals by Governor with highest state and local taxes and among The decibel level rose as we not protected as well from human-in- tried to assert our points. duced events, severe weather infrac- Malloy and our legislators made some people 13 that tax Social Security. The states where sick — no pun intended. They were met with they fled to have gained millions of dollars It was fun, although I don’t tions, new predator threats, or declin- think we listened to each ing food sources. In zoos and aquari- call-ins to officials, emails to area reps, and in revenue even though taxes are less than now a TV ad seeking redress. many states. other. When dinner was ums, creatures are generally sheltered over, the conversation, no from human-created problems (wars, What our governor needs to do is employ I suggest that Governor Malloy lead and the old “cause and effect” theory as to why commence taking a serious look with correct- matter how heated, ended wrongly constructed infrastructure, and we moved on. Those land clearing, etc.), droughts and floods, we find it necessary to increase taxes and ing this by looking at how these states are make such cuts. They can start with reading a benefiting from the migration. Good reasons? evening debates were dwindling food supplies, predators, and stimulating and a natural poaching/hunting. Still, though, captiv- new book out by author Travis Brown called The reelection of governors and legislators “How Money Walks.” The book reveals how are stronger in those states. It can be and outgrowth of the way my ity-born strange diseases or misunder- parents were taught to talk stood scientific knowledge can easily $2 trillion in adjusted gross income moved has been done in many other states that now between states from 1995 to 2010. It’s due to enjoy lower unemployment and a stable reve- about civic issues. I don’t result in deaths for animals living in think we are as willing to captivity. Americans fleeing states with higher taxes nue tax stream. for states with lower taxes including no state agree to disagree as they Recently, on CBS’ Sunday Morning were. news program, the network shared a income tax and in some cases “right to work Fred Hedenberg laws.” The challenge at holiday story about a photographer saving one Putnam parties is to engage in con- species at a time. Celebrated National versation without being Geographic photographer Joel Sartore completely vapid or overly currently has a new exhibit entitled intense. Nice, neutral ter- “Photo Ark.” The collection’s numerous Now may be the time to sell your antiques ritory is found in asking animal images are meant for viewers to about travel plans, food, see and be amazed by all of the biodiver- are very few buyers for many of their items and pets and, of course, pre- sity on Earth. Sartore has taken photos such as traditional furniture, china, glass- dictions about winter and of some 6,000 animals in zoos; there are ware and collectibles. For example, I’ve seen rentals in Florida. Keep some 12,000 animal species total, endan- Hummel figurine prices drop precipitously. asking questions and let gered and not, living in captivity (CBS). Hummels that may have sold for $50 to $100 10 the clock run out, is also a Sartore has a lot more work to do! years ago often sell now for $10 to $20. viable strategy. But it can While you travel through the exhibit, Collectible prices may be affected by trends. be real fun to bring up a the organizers and artist have arranged Beanie Babies were just one of the things that topic that elicits the unex- it so you see into the eyes, perhaps even became highly collectible over a short peri- pected or reveals something the souls, of the animals. All pictures od of time. A July 25, 2013 Business Insider interesting about the other are done with an all black or all white article profiled a family from Los Angeles person. When all else fails, background. Viewers call it mesmeriz- that spent $100,000 on Beanie Babies. The there is always offering to ing! The show is assembled so that you patriarch of the family considered them an get another drink. can personally connect with each critter investment in his family’s future and believed Conversation is a two- — thus, tugging at your empathy, and that they would increase in value. He expect- way street that breaks encouraging care. When you take notice Courtesy photo ed they would fund his children’s education. down when the other per- of the animal that is gone, you see the Unfortunately, the bubble burst and all of the son doesn’t offer anything. significance not only of Sartore’s pic- A 19th century dog painting in our January 2016 auction. Beanie Babies now have very little It is all a dance where one tures, but the necessity of working with value. The oldest son created a video listens and then talks. The conservation groups to help prevent, I’d like to welcome those of you “Bankrupt by Beanies” documenting only problem is how easy it and promote education about the risks who are now reading this column in his family’s experience. is to step on conversational for extinction (CBS). the Winchendon Courier. Even some antiques that you would toes. Sometimes I feel as if Sartore’s photos have actually chron- I am pleased that my columns are always expect to be desirable may lose my tongue is going to be icled the loss of endangered animals. available in all of the Stonebridge value. With the rich maritime histo- bloody by the end of an eve- He took a picture of the last Rabb’s Press newspapers. ry in New England, scrimshawing of ning for all the times I’ve Fringe-limbed Tree Frog. This amphibi- One of things that I enjoy most whale teeth is an art form that appeals bitten it. Other moments I an has already lived longer than expect- about my work is when things sell to many collectors. Because elephant wish I’d tried harder not ed, and will soon be extinct. Earlier this well above consigners’ expectations. ivory tusk poaching, new laws have to interrupt or go off on a year (2015), Sartore took a photo of a Another is that I enjoy hunting for been passed and other laws are in tangent when a speaker Northern White Rhino. A week after he Antiques, rare items in an estate. the works that could have a profound reminded me of something used his camera to capture this crea- The antique business is always in effect on collectors and museums. I wanted to talk about. ture, the rhino died. There were five of Collectibles a state of flux. Top quality antiques South Coast Today reports that a new I admire the poet, Emily these rhinos left in the world, and now continue to bring strong prices. house bill H1275 will prohibit the sale Dickinson. In one of her there are only four. & Estates However, there are many categories of ivory in all forms and of all ages. many enigmatic poems, Sartore chooses to end his display of antiques and collectibles where The New Bedford Whaling Museum she said; “ Tell the Truth with one simple picture message. One WAYNE TUISKULA prices have fallen. is fighting the legislation, which they but tell it slant/Success in month after taking the photo of this The laws of supply and demand feel could make all scrimshaw virtual- Circuit lies.” I plan to follow creature, the Columbia Basin Pygmy apply to antiques as they do to other goods. ly worthless. her advice and look forward Rabbit, which was the last one on the Another reason to consider selling your to hearing more opinions planet, she died (CBS). This species is There are many sellers now that the baby boomer generation, or those born prior to antiques and collectibles is the risk of than I offer and enjoying them are parting with their belongings. There conversations wherever I Turn To ELLSWORTH page A9 Turn To ANTIQUES page A10 find them. V illager Newspapers Friday, November 20, 2015 • A9 Reaching retirement: Now what? WHAT IS IT? You’ve worked hard your whole You’ll need to decide when life anticipating the day you could Financial to start receiving your Social finally retire. Well, that day has Security retirement benefits. At arrived! But with it comes the Focus normal retirement age (which realization that you’ll need to varies from 66 to 67, depending on carefully manage your assets so JIM ZAHANSKY the year you were born), you can that your retirement savings will receive your full Social Security last. INVESTMENT retirement benefit. You can elect ADVISER to receive your Social Security retirement benefit as early as age REVIEW YOUR PORTFOLIO 62, but if you begin receiving your REGULARLY benefit before your normal retirement age, your Traditional wisdom holds that retirees should benefit will be reduced. Conversely, if you delay value the safety of their principal above all else. retirement, you can increase your Social Security For this reason, some people shift their invest- retirement benefit. ment portfolio to fixed-income investments, such CONTEST ENTRY FORM Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 as bonds and money market accounts, as they CONSIDER PHASING approach retirement. The problem with this Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2015 approach is that you’ll effectively lose purchasing For many workers, the sudden change from My guess is:______power if the return on your investments doesn’t employee to retiree can be a difficult one. Some employers, especially those in the public sector, keep up with inflation. Last week’s What Is It? ??? A detail from the Iraq Freedom, While generally it makes sense for your portfolio have begun offering “phased retirement” plans to to become progressively more conservative as you address this problem. Phased retirement general- Enduring Freedom monument in Thompson. grow older, it may be wise to consider maintain- ly allows you to continue working on a part-time ing at least a portion of your portfolio in growth basis — you benefit by having a smoother transi- Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? investments. tion from full-time employment to retirement, and your employer benefits by retaining the services The Villager has it to give. of a talented employee. Some phased retirement SPEND WISELY plans even allow you to access all or part of your Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! pension benefit while you work part time. Don’t assume that you’ll be able to live on the Name______earnings generated by your investment portfolio Of course, to the extent you are able to support and retirement accounts for the rest of your life. At yourself with a salary, the less you’ll need to dip Address______some point, you’ll probably have to start drawing into your retirement savings. Another advantage on the principal. But you’ll want to be careful not of delaying full retirement is that you can con- State______Zip______Telephone#______tinue to build tax-deferred funds in your IRA Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, to spend too much too soon. This can be a great attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Woodstock, in front temptation, particularly early in retirement. or employer-sponsored retirement plan. Keep in mind, though, that you may be required to start of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to (860) 928-5946. All photos are A good guideline is to make sure your annual of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, withdrawal rate isn’t greater than 4 percent to 6 taking minimum distributions from your quali- Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and where it can be seen. Answers percent of your portfolio (the appropriate percent- fied retirement plan or traditional IRA once you will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager and Woodstock reach age 70 1/2, if you want to avoid substantial Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with the correct answer will be included in a ran- age for you will depend on a number of factors, dom drawing. One lucky winner will receive $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! including the length of your payout period and penalties. your portfolio’s asset allocation). Remember that If you do continue to work, make sure you if you whittle away your principal too quickly, you understand the consequences. Some pension plans may not be able to earn enough on the remaining base your retirement benefit on your final average principal to carry you through the later years. pay. If you work part time, your pension benefit may be reduced because your pay has gone down. Memories and reader feedback Remember, too, that income from a job may affect This past week I’ve had some memories and reader feedback UNDERSTAND YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN the amount of Social Security retirement benefit concerning items I’ve mentioned in recent columns. I’m sure DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS you receive if you are under normal retirement you’ll also find the comments interesting. age. But once you reach normal retirement age, Lynn LaBerge sent the following e-mail in regards to first Most pension plans pay benefits in the form of you can earn as much as you want without affect- names of the members of the Killingly High School baseball an annuity. If you’re married you generally must ing your Social Security retirement benefit. in 1917. “The Passmore who was a pitcher is my grandfather choose between a higher retirement benefit paid Asa. My mom told me teams in Norwich would hire him as over your lifetime, or a smaller benefit that con- a ‘ringer.’ He did have pro scouts look at him but my great tinues to your spouse after your death. A financial FACING A SHORTFALL grandmother Abby Carroll Passmore thought it was not professional can help you with this difficult, but a good idea to go pro so he What if you’re nearing retirement and you deter- important, decision. ended up running a trucking mine that your retirement income may not be ade- Other employer retirement plans like 401(k) company.” (e-mail 11-8-15) quate to meet your retirement expenses? If retire- s typically don’t pay benefits as annuities; the Killingly Dave Doiron sent several ment is just around the corner, you may need to distribution (and investment) options available e-mails reminiscing about drastically change your spending and saving hab- at 300 to you may be limited. This may be important businesses that were men- its. Saving even a little money can really add up if because if you’re trying to stretch your savings, tioned recently. you do it consistently and earn a reasonable rate you’ll want to withdraw money from your retire- MARGARET “I’m playing catch up read- of return. And by making permanent changes to ment accounts as slowly as possible. Doing so will WEAVER ing your columns and was your spending habits, you’ll find that your savings conserve the principal balance, and will also give delighted as I scanned the will last even longer. Start by preparing a budget those funds the chance to continue growing tax October 23 issue to see this to see where your money is going. Here are some deferred during your retirement years. little snippet. suggested ways to stretch your retirement dollars: The ad for the Oak Street Garage, Nuttall Bros., proprietors, Consider whether it makes sense to roll your • Refinance your home mortgage if interest rates read, ‘Twist Your Wheels so that your car points to us and employer retirement account into a traditional have dropped since you obtained your loan, or stop here when in need of auto service, supplies, repairs or IRA, which typically has very flexible withdrawal reduce your housing expenses by moving to a less accessories. Most of this town’s motorists know us. If you options. 1If you decide to work for another employ- expensive home or apartment. don’t, it’s time you did. Let’s get acquainted. We are sure you er, you might also be able to transfer assets you’ve • Access the equity in your home. Use the pro- will be satisfied.’ accumulated to your new employer’s plan, if the ceeds from a second mortgage or home equity line “I can’t begin to tell you how often I have thought that I new employer offers a retirement plan and allows of credit to pay off higher-interest-rate debts, or should free up some time to go to the historical’s library to a rollover. consider a reverse mortgage. see if I could find out anything about Fred Nuttall’s garage. • Sell one of your cars if you have two. When From the time my parents took me home from the hospital in PLAN FOR REQUIRED DISTRIBUTIONS your remaining car needs to be replaced, consider 1944 until the year the garage was torn down to become part buying a used one. of the parking lot for the Danielson Federal Savings & Loan Association bank I was very familiar with the inside of that Keep in mind that you must generally begin tak- • Transfer credit card balances from higher-in- garage. Our apartment house is at the right in the picture, ing minimum distributions from employer retire- terest cards to a low- or no-interest card, and then ment plans and traditional IRAs when you reach standing literally just a few feet from the garage, and we kids cancel the old accounts. played in the gravel driveway in front of the garage as well as age 70 1/2, whether you need them or not. Plan to • Ask about insurance discounts and review spend these dollars first in retirement. the field on the other side of it. My dad rented the garage bay your insurance needs (e.g., your need for life insur- on the left, and I can remember many winters struggling with If you own a Roth IRA, you aren’t required to ance may have lessened). take any distributions during your lifetime. Your Dad to shovel snow off of that driveway. Because the doors • Reduce discretionary expenses such as lunches opened outward, we had to shovel even after just a couple funds can continue to grow tax deferred, and qual- and dinners out. inches so he could get them open. The garage interior was ified distributions will be tax free. Because of these By planning carefully, investing wisely, and empty except for a big desk in the back left corner along with unique tax benefits, it generally makes sense to spending thoughtfully, you can increase the like- an old wood burning potbelly stove that really threw off heat. withdraw funds from a Roth IRA last. lihood that your retirement will be a financially He’d sit in his swivel chair wit his feet up on a ridge that went comfortable one. around the middle of it. The combination of the stove and KNOW YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY OPTIONS Note: When considering a rollover, to either an Fred’s pipe tobacco created a pleasant aroma that I can smell IRA or to another employer’s retirement plan, you in my mind. should consider carefully the investment options, “Fred came to his garage just during the week, and almost fees and expenses, services, ability to make penal- every day his old friend Charlie Tillinghast would spend the ty-free withdrawals, degree of creditor protection, afternoon with him. Charlie always drove impressive, black and distribution requirements associated with Cadillacs. After the bank bought his garage and property ELLSWORTH for its parking lot I did some snoring (?) around the garage continued from page A8 each option. To qualify for tax-free and penalty-free with- basement and discovered that the right bay had a mechanic’s pit. The basement was partially excavated, and it contained a now gone -forever. This is the last time you’ll see drawal of earnings, a Roth IRA must meet a five- year holding requirement and the distribution huge pile of old magazines; Popular Mechanics was the only this creature — very impactful! one I remember. I wish now that I’d grabbed some of them. Anthropologist Catherine Workman, Senior must take place after age 59 1/2, with certain exceptions. There must’ve been decades worth of magazines.” Director of National Geographic’s Protecting A follow-up correspondence brought forth a few more mem- Wildlife Initiative, reports: “Scientists, over ories. Disclosure: Prepared by Broadridge Investor the past half-billion years, have seen five mass “By the way, the sidewalk on our side of the street ended on extinctions — think of things like volcanoes and Communication Solutions, Inc. Copyright 2015. the left just outside of the photo. At the end of that sidewalk asteroids hitting the Earth… Scientists currently Senior Vice President and Investment Advisor, was the rusted base of a steel pole that must have been a pole describe the loss of plants and animals now as the Jim Zahansky offers securities and advisory ser- on which hung the Nuttall brothers’ garage sign. The property sixth mass extinction. We’re losing animals at a vices through Commonwealth Financial Network, on the right behind the garage ended with an embankment rate 1,000 times that of rates of extinction of the Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment just before a field that we played in. It must have served as past, which is unparalleled. It’s an extinction we Adviser along with Weiss & Hale Managing a dumping place for the garage, because we could see metal haven’t seen since the loss of the dinosaurs 65 mil- Partners, Jim Weiss and Laurence Hale. Jim objects in that face. lion years ago. We have habitat loss, we have hunt- and Laurence are also Five Star Award Wealth “A story that shows the kind of person Fred Nuttall was ing, we have climate change, and the combination Managers and financial advisors practicing at 697 occurred one summer. We neighborhood kids played baseball of all these threats on a planet that’s shortly going Pomfret Street, Pomfret Center, CT 06259, 860-928- in the field behind the garage. One of the kids hit a foul ball to have 7.5 billion people is really hammering the 2341. Weiss & Hale Financial advisors do not pro- that went through one of the garage windows. I knew that planet’s biodiversity.” (CBS) vide legal or tax advice. You should consult a legal Fred was there and figured we were really in trouble. But Some success stories do exist. Sartore explains, or tax professional regarding your individual situa- Fred just looked out the broken window at us and never said “I do take comfort in the fact that all is not lost tion as all investing involves risk, including the pos- anything about it to us or our parents. By the next day he had fixed the window. by any means. In this country whooping crane, sible loss of principal, and there can be no assurance “That incident was nowhere as bad as when one of us black-footed ferret, California condor, Mexican that any investment strategy will be successful. The financial services team focuses on supporting your kids hit the longest home run we’d ever had. The back of the gray wolf, all those animals got down to fewer than Methodist Church on Spring Street faced the field, and the ball two dozen, and they’re all stable now — not in the financial transitions, life planning and investment management. Weiss & Hale serves individuals, fam- went through the huge stained glass window. Fortunately for best shape, but stable — and that just speaks vol- us, no one was in the church. It wasn’t long before a screen umes to the fact that people do care.” (CBS) ilies, businesses & not-for-profit institutions and is best suited for investment portfolios over $500,000. covered that window.” (e-mails 11-13-15) The exhibit will be at the National Geographic Dave also reminisced about another business that I’m sure Building in Washington, D.C., until April (2016). Weiss & Hale Financial’s goal is to help clients to Plan Well. Invest Well. Live Well. The Five Star many of you recall. To see some of Sartore’s images online, go to: “Del Pesco’s shoe store caught my attention in your Nov. Wealth Manager Award is based on 10 objective eli- www.cbsnews.com/pictures/joel-sartores-photo- 13 column. I remember just one time when I was a child and ark/. gibility and evaluation criteria including: minimum my mom took my brother and me to the store. The first thing For more information about zoos and aquari- of 5 years as an active credentialed financial profes- that struck me was that we had to step up from the sidewalk ums around the nation, check out the Association sional, favorable regulatory and complaint history, to enter. By the door was their marvelous machine that could of Zoos and Aquariums webpage: www.aza.org. fulfillment of firm¹s internal review, accepts new actually show the bones of your feet inside the shoes you were Which animals do you care most about? Have clients, client retention rates, client assets adminis- trying on. I was fascinated with it, but fortunately Mom had you seen them in the wild or at the zoo? What have tered, number of client households, education and stopped at the store to talk to a woman who worked the store you learned, and what can you do to ensure your professional designations. The award is not indic- and not to buy me shoes. I wonder if the repeated exposure to favorite creatures thrive? ative of the wealth managers’ future performance. the radiation of that fluoroscope affected the health of Mr. Del For more information, please visit www.fivestar- Pesco or his staff. I recall the machine looked something like Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and holds a professional.com. For more information regarding this photo. master’s degree in Environmental Education from investment management and estate planning for https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x Antioch University New England and a B.A. in you and your family with Weiss & Hale Financial, English from Bates College. She specializes in con- please visit www.weissandhale.com. Turn To WEAVER page A10 servation and recycling initiatives A10 • Friday, November 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers Tips from top chefs
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interactive touch-screen kiosk that will enable vis- The Last Green Valley announces itors to virtually “Explore the Surgeon’s Room,” a portion of the museum that is inaccessible to the grant awards public. Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Mass., was DANIELSON — The Last Green Valley Inc. awarded $2,500 to develop a promotional video (TLGV) is pleased to announce the recipients of a series to celebrate 1830s lessons and values that small grant round for projects that will interpret, are relevant and necessary today, such as being a promote, or market historic and cultural resourc- good neighbor and sharing an appreciation of the es. Applicants were encouraged to use digital tech- land. The videos will highlight small house living, nology, social media, or creative and innovative field-to-table food, agriculture and horticulture, approaches to bring stories from The Last Green and mastering a skill, craft or trade, and will be Valley to life. used as a means of drawing visitors to OSV and A total of 15 completed applications were the region. received and four were funded. The Lebanon Historical Society in Lebanon, The Connecticut Audubon Society Center at was awarded $2,500 to create mini-documentaries Pomfret was awarded a $2,500 grant for “Edwin that will fully illustrate the interiors of its historic Way Teale, A Naturalist Writer’s Interpretive buildings and provide a narrative interpretation Trail” at the Trail Wood Sanctuary in Hampton. of the history and significance of the buildings. The grant will allow the research, design and This will make the buildings accessible for people installation of ten high quality trail kiosk signs with mobility issues and for those who wish to plus a virtual trail walk on the Connecticut “visit” when the museums are closed. Audubon website. All of the recipients are required to provide at The Dr. Ashbel Woodward House Museum/ least 1 to 1 in matching contributions, and many Town of Franklin, will receive $2,500 to purchase of the awardees have formed innovative partner- a computer and collections software that will be ships to complete their projects. used to digitize and catalog the museum’s entire The Last Green Valley plans to offer another collection. The grant will also be used to fund an round of grant funding in the spring to bring more stories from The Last Green Valley to life.
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/90/65/38/906538e1b911116d2e- f45e3a6f954b95.jpg.” (e-mail 11-13-15) Joan Kent said that she would take her children to be fitted for shoes at Del Pesco’s and would have their feet checked with the machine, which she said was the only one in Killingly (con- versation, 11/13/15). Claire Mathieu Gregoire said that she remembered that when you stepped on the machine a green light would come on and the bones of your feet would show up — so amaz- ing to a child — and she added with a chuckle that “of course” she remem- bered Mathieu’s Jewelry Store (conver- sation 11/15/15). woodstock business association Please continue to share your memo- ries of businesses and life in Killingly. Invites you to our As we approach the holidays, I hope you’ll share a little about Christmas cel- Holiday Open House ebrations in the area. november 28 &29 Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly Saturday & Sunday Municipal Historian. Special thanks to Come to the country to experience the way Lynn LaBerge, Dave Doiron, and Joan Kent for materials used in this column. holiday shopping should be. For additional information visit the Killingly Historical Center Wednesday or Each Woodstock business invites you to enjoy great Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appoint- ment), visit www.killinglyhistory.org, or customer service, refreshments, and holiday promotions. call 860-779-7250. Mail for the Killingly To help our local families, the merchants will be collecting Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical Center should be nonperishable food items or a money donation. sent to P.O. Box 265, Danielson, CT 06329. Coco’s Cottage Scranton’s Shops Treasures and Trash Margaret Weaver may be reached at mar- 253 Rt. 171 300 Rt. 169 Consignment Shoppe [email protected]. Note: Neither Garden Gate/Periwinkles Sweet Evalina’s 1115 Rt. 169 the Killingly Historical Center nor I have 260 Rt. 171 688 Rt. 169 Taylor Brooke Winery Caller ID. Please leave your name and Primitive Crow The Christmas Barn 848 Rt. 171 phone number when calling. Thank you. 290 Rt. 169 835 Rt. 169 Note the new post office box number for For more information go to: ExploreWoodstock.com the historical center. V illager Newspapers Friday, November 20, 2015 • A11 Local church hosts prayer vigil for Paris terror victims PRAYER holding a candle and joining should not end with prayer. continued from page A1 Breton in his reading of the While the vigil served as a Sorrowful Mysteries, some great way to honor those who public candlelight vigil pray- with somber looks on their have lost their lives in the last ing for peace following the faces, other with tears and oth- week and to pray for better attack on Nov. 15. ers showing signs of hope for days to come, he acknowledged Father Richard Breton, of the future. that taking action in other St. Joseph Church, said the Breton said that while it ways, including but not limited church’s swift decision to hold might appear that prayer is to prayer and faith, is the only a vigil, where they prayed the nothing more than hoping for way to bring true change for a rosary in front of a statue of a better world, he and his par- better world. Jesus’ mother Mary, was due ish feel that it does make a “Some people say, ‘What can to the church’s French heri- difference to join together and I do?’ Well, if more than one tage and their spiritual and his- be a part of something simple person comes together and torical connection to the people to show their support for those more people join and we come of France. impacted by the attacks. together as a group, as a fami- “St. Joseph’s Parish has “When we see what’s hap- ly, well they say that we can do always been a French parish pening, I think we need to keep things in numbers and we need back from its roots when it in mind that just because this to know that we can make a dif- was funded in 1887. After hear- happens in Paris or somewhere ference,” he said. “It’s not just ing about the terrorist attacks else doesn’t mean that it can’t something we can say — it’s in Paris and the terrible vio- happen here, even in the Quiet something that can happen.” lence and war in our world Corner of Connecticut. I think it was important that we do now is the time to stand up and Jason Bleau may be reached something to pray for peace to show that praying for peace at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at so we can show that we are in is a way to make an impact,” [email protected]. union with our brothers and he said. “When we pray for sisters in Paris and show that peace it helps to change hearts we do care and are with them and to cause the conversion of Jason Bleau photos to fight and pray with them,” hearts, and I think we’ve for- A heart of candles with the col- said Breton. gotten that. It’s important that ors of the French flag graces the Around 20 parishioners we stand up and be a peaceful alter of St. Joseph Church in North showed up for the vigil, each people and show that we care.” Grosvenordale in the wake of the However, Breton said action Nov. 13 terror attacks in Paris. Cutler: Tech park plans are on track TECH PARK be serviceable either way.” will put into place so that the YMCA can be completed by the end of November. continued from page A1 Once the roadway is finished lead- open one way or another in February,” We’re already getting some inquiries ing into the park and to the western Cutler said. about the tech park so once everything “They’ve done the first layer of the entrance of the property, the town will With the YMCA announcing its plans is in place and we know the land values pavement and the sewer lines are discuss officially making it a town earlier this year to officially open in then we can respond to those parties.” installed and the water lines are being road, according to Cutler. All in all, February, Cutler addressed the possi- Cutler added that as of right now, installed this month. Basically, all the Cutler sees the plan moving along very bilities of adding more businesses to the there are potentially 10 possible lots underground utilities have been put smoothly with only one real hiccup to tech park at this point in the project’s on the west side alone that could house into place. Once the water comes up speak of when it comes to logistics of timeline. Cutler said that the town is new businesses in the foreseeable to the tech park all the lines will be in installing a sewer lift station required engaging in aggressive marketing to future, although depending on the need place,” said Cutler about the status of for the property. bring new entities into the fold, but for or opportunity for subdivisions that the project. “That part of the project will “We need that to pump up the sewage now any additions are in the negotiat- number could increase. Cutler said the be completed by the end of November as that is generated first by the YMCA and ing phase at best. project is still quite a ways away from well. The only thing that might be diffi- then by any new tenants that we get in “We have to get appraisals of the lots making those decisions with the second cult is that based on the timing of the there. Right now, because of the timing to know what the value of those lots phase still yet to begin. closing of the asphalt plants, whether of certain parts of the project there are before we can offer them for sale,” they will get the final finishing coat of might be a delay in terms of getting said Cutler. “That’s in the works right Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- asphalt down or not on the bridge or the that lift station opened by the time that now. There was a little glitch in terms 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- roadway. They may need to come back the YMCA is opened. However we are of getting the appraisals done, but the press.com. in the spring to do that, but the road will going to put it into a contingency that firm we hired is back on track and there will be bypass pumping that we we’ve been ensured all that work will
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After learning of its Putnam Science Academy find initially being told they would continued from page A1 impending closure, he decid- success, and said he himself need to seek other educational ed to purchase the school, and is optimistic about what the opportunities or relocate to the under new ownership and offi- barely a month after the acad- future might hold for the acad- academy’s sister school in New cially announced its reopening emy officially closed its doors, emy. Jersey. on Nov. 13 during a special Ding made the decision that it “For the first time in my life, Turkish-born student Yunis press conference at the school. was an institution he wanted I’m enjoying it totally,” said Demiskol, who moved the The previous owners of the to support. Cushing. “I’ve had a chance to United States from Istanbul prestigious school made the “This school looks like my be a classroom educator for 17 and is in his fourth year at heartbreaking announcement lifelong dream appeared real. years, a guidance person for Putnam Science Academy, said on April 1 that Putnam Science For me what was very attrac- 10 years, assistant principal it’s not just the school, but the Academy would cease opera- tive to us, to me and my fami- for 10 years, and during that country, that attracted him to tion at the conclusion of the ly, was not only the beautiful same time was the Director of Putnam Science Academy and 2014-15 school year, and indeed, town, what was very important Athletics for that school. I real- the opportunities it provided the school did close its doors in to us was the people in this ly do enjoy all those things, but him. May. At the time, the owners of town. They are so nice,” said I also coached basketball for 40 “PSA has changed my life. I the school admitted that they Ding. “When I came here on years. When I was called to be was just an ordinary student were having difficulty fund- May 21, I told my family we involved, I was just ending my in Turkey and it gave me an ing needed renovations for the would be a member of the com- career in education and I came opportunity to discover myself. academy and gave themselves munity of Putnam. That’s why out of retirement, so to speak, This school is really giving a a two-year timeline to make I repeat again and again it’s because I wanted to see the lot of help to students to discov- the necessary changes and try all of our school. This school program grow.” er themselves and get better,” to establish the needed funding belongs to this town and the The school is also expected to he said. “It gave me the oppor- to keep the school fully opera- community of Putnam.” see heavy renovations over the tunity to study in the most tional. Ding presented big plans for next year, starting with the sec- powerful country in the world, Enter Dr. Tieqiang Ding, the the academy, including a tran- ond floor while the 18 students and even after the ownership new owner and president of sition from a private school currently at the academy, had changed, I never wanted Putnam Science Academy’s new Putnam Science Academy, who to one more in tune with the who also make up the school’s to return to Turkey. I like the president and owner, Dr. Tieqiang Ding, called his purchase of the decided two years was too long local community, promising much touted basketball team, United States and its education school a dream come true, saying, to wait for the school to reopen, to have around 75 percent of take classes on the first floor. system a lot. When I’m here I “PSA is a school that belongs to officially closing on his sale of the student body be domestic Cushing said it was a goal of feel calm and happy. I really the town and the community.” the school on Oct. 15, and cel- students, while also embrac- Ding’s not to wait for years to like Putnam.” ebrating the school’s return to ing the foreign students who fund the needed renovations at Sail Phiri, a transfer student Putnam Science Academy for the community on Nov. 13. seek admission to the school, the academy. Instead, the new at Putnam Science Academy in “Today is a new day, for its reopening, the hope and and even changing the school owner is hitting the ground his first year at the school, said plan is to see the student body me, for my family, for every- to a co-ed academy, transition- running. he made the choice to transi- one here and for our school,” grow from 18 to numbers that ing from a boys-only facility “We and Dr. Ding decided tion to Putnam from Worcester surpass the school’s previous Ding said. “Putnam Science to one that accepts women as not to wait another two years Academy because he felt the Academy is my school as pres- years. At its best the school has well. One of the driving forces to get the money to renovate. school’s programs would be reached nearly 200 students. ident, but it’s our school. It behind that decision is Ding’s He’s got the money to purchase challenging and effective. He belongs to a management team, While the academy won’t reach own daughters, who he plans and we’re going to begin reno- wasn’t disappointed. that number overnight, and to the faculty, to the students. to have join Putnam Science vation,” Cushing said. “As you “I chose to come to Putnam PSA is a school that belongs maybe not even by the next Academy in years to come. come into the school over the Science Academy for many dif- school year, optimism is high to the town and the commu- The school not only has a next year we decided to have ferent reasons. One of the first nity. I have 100-percent confi- and the staff at Putnam Science new owner and president, but the school and renovate. We reasons is PSA offers rigorous Academy sees a bright future dence that PSA will be better, a new headmaster as well, closed down the second floor classes while helping their stu- stronger and will last forever. ahead as the school makes it with local educator Donald of the school in terms of class dents pay for college. They also triumphant return. Don’t ask me how many days Cushing joining the staff to structure and those rooms will offer great SAT classes,” he or years — it will be forever.” lead the school. Cushing most be brought up to speed and said. “Coming into PSA I knew Jason Bleau may be reached Ding said he and his fam- recently served as principal of then eventually, hopefully, we that I would be challenged both ily toured the Putnam com- at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at St. Joseph School in Webster, will do downstairs.” academically and athletically.” [email protected]. munity some time ago and he Mass., before retiring earlier The press conference includ- While the vast majority of learned about Putnam Science this year. ed input from current students the students from years past Academy from an acquain- Cushing spoke highly of at the academy who were able were unable to return to
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Air Force is something he says he will day an important day for her and her “It has really been a joint effort from never regret. colleagues to commemorate each year. all aspects of the college, from our won- “One of the things I’m most proud “This special day provides an oppor- derful faculty to our student services of in my entire life is the fact that I tunity to honor America’s veterans for staff and our administration right down did enlist and go in for four years and their patriotism, love of country and to business office staff,” said Brown. serve my country faithfully,” he said. Two of the highlighted additions to the willingness to protect the freedoms that “We would not have been named the “It seems to me that the older I get or Veterans Garden Walkway at QVCC were we all enjoy every day. In June of 2012 number two college if it was just me or that more recently the way that people Vietnam veteran Roland Houle and his Scout QVCC dedicated a veterans garden and a couple of other people. It was truly a have appreciated veterans, finally, it Dog Krieger. Krieger became the first non-hu- a brick walkway. Those bricks not only group effort and I’m very proud to be gets to me — sometimes when someone man addition to the walkway in a sign of honor members of our community but respect to not only the humans, but the part of this college.” comes up to me and says, ‘Thank you also people whose families have been animals that have played an important role in Other guest speakers included State for your service,’ you’d be surprised recognized and people who might not conflicts throughout U.S. history as well. Sen. Mae Flexer and U.S. Air Force what it does to me, a guy that a lot of even live in our area, so we are very veteran and American Legion Post 13 people think has this big block in front proud of that veterans garden,” said a day off from school or work. Others Commander Ron Coderre, who shared of me and they can only get ‘this’ close. Drummer. mistakenly believe that Veterans Day their own stories during the program. My heart is as big and as warm and soft Pam Brown, director of Transition is a time to celebrate military person- For Flexer, a QVCC graduate her- as a marshmallow, so when someone Services at QVCC, was one of the key- nel who died in battle or as a result of self, the program was extra special as says that it really makes me feel good.” note speakers of the program, and wounds. Memorial Day is the holiday her father, Chaplain Howard Flexer, revealed that the new group of bricks that is really set aside for our deceased was among the 64 names added to the Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- includes the first non-human addition veterans. Veterans Day, on the other Veterans Garden walkways this year. 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- to the garden’s walkway. Along with hand, honors all American veterans “As I was on my way here, I couldn’t press.com. his handler Roland Houle, who served both living and dead. In fact, Veterans help but think about my dad and why in Vietnam and was present for the cer- Day is largely intended to thank living it’s so important to me that we have emony, Scout Dog Krieger was immor- veterans,” said Brown. “America was this brick here for my dad at the col- talized with his own brick on the walk- founded on the principles of freedom, lege,” said Flexer during the ceremony. way. Brown took a moment to remind justice and liberty for all. Our nation’s “When I was 18 years old and had a those in attendence about the signifi- soldiers serve every day to protect our medical crisis and wasn’t really sure cance of Veterans Day and why these country and its ideals. We must remem- if college was going to be a possibility, men women — and even canines — ber that the freedoms we enjoy as it was my dad who made sure I got to should be remembered beyond Nov. 11. American citizens are the direct result be a student here at Quinebaug Valley “Many Americans would say that it’s of the service of our military men and Community College, and the fact that Mayor expects bridge project to finish this month BRIDGE continued from page A1 daily basis. The change in traffic has also impacted Day Kimball Hospital with emer- gency vehicles having to take a longer route to get to the Pomfret Street facility with the bridge closed. Putnam Mayor Tony Falzarano said that he is optimistic that this month could be it for the bridge, and that traffic will hopefully be back to normal before the end of the month. “That’s what they prom- ised us, but then they fell back and caught up because they were working their butts off on the weekend,” said Falzarano. “We’re really Jason Bleau photo happy in the Town Hall and I The Pomfret Street Bridge in Putnam as it stood on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Putnam Mayor Tony Falzarano said think that happiness should he is optimistic the project will be completed and the bridge reopened by the end of the month. run into the town because things look great.” Falzarano did say he had done, but I was assured that bridge has caused, but the an end as planned.” some concerns with how the this firm was the low bid, people of Putnam and sur- Falzarano said he is unsure project was handled, specifi- even though they were from rounding towns have han- if a ribbon cutting or special cally with the pace at which Massachusetts and doing a dled the situation with pro- event to reopen the bridge the work has been com- Connecticut bridge on a state fessionalism. will be held and no event pleted. While he credits the road,” the mayor said. “That “People dealt with the had been announced as of workers for making up time upset me, but they have inconvenience pretty well. the filing of this report. The where it was lost over the their procedures, so who We had no accidents. Nobody bridge, which was dedicated summer, he stills feels the am I, mayor of a small town, went crazy. We’re pretty as a memorial bridge follow- Pomfret Street Bridge could fighting the bureaucrats in happy from that perspec- ing World War I, will include have been handled in a more Hartford?” tive. I really appreciate the plaques and other features efficient manner. The mayor gave credit people’s reaction and their from its heyday once the ren- “I’m not happy. I compare to everyone in the Town of patience with this bridge,” ovation project is completed. it with the technology park Putnam for their patience, he said. “I applaud and thank bridge, which is quadruple and said he understands the the people for their patience Jason Bleau may be reached the size. They started after complications with traffic and their lack of road rage. at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at this bridge and they’re almost and travel patterns that the Hopefully this will come to [email protected].
Recreation Department coordinated the program, which included a Posting of Colors by the Members of the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 of Putnam as well as members of the Ladies Auxillary. The invocation was given by Chaplain Gerry Salvas followed by patriotic songs and tributes. “America’s freedom and liberties are attributed to the cou- rageous and heroic accomplishments of our armed forces,” stated Administrator David T. Panteleakos. “Veterans Day is an opportunity to recognize and express our gratitude for their sacrifice and service.” Westview veterans, including patients, residents, staff and volunteers, were formally saluted and given keepsake American flags from Connecticut State Representative Daniel Rovero and Commander Norman Beaupre, both of 200 Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523. Mistress of Ceremonies and Soloist Renée Legendre delivered poignant readings as well as patriotic songs throughout the ceremony. Woodstock res- SpoRtSMen Courtesy photo ident and Woodstock Academy Band bugler Lindsay Young honored those fallen with an emotive and powerful rendition Club VFW Post 1523 Commander Norman Beaupre (left) and State of Taps to conclude the ceremony. Rep. Danny Rovero (right) distribute keepsake American flags to utton d Westview veterans. 184 S R . WebSteR, MA Veterans honored at Westview 508-943-9722 DAYVILLE — Westview Health 24th Annual Care Center salut- ed our nation’s TREE SERVICE • SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS Armed Forces and veterans resid- Tree Removal Plowing & Sanding TURKEY/ ing at the facility with a military Sat., Nov. 21, 2015 • 9am - 4pm • Rain or Shine Bucket Service Storm Damage Cleanup tribute held on Tree Climbing Tree Inspections MEAT RAFFLE Wednesday, Nov. 11. Stump Grinding Firewood SUNDAY NOV. 22nd, 2015 The ceremo- Emergency Tree Service Spring Cleanups ny recognized Lawn Service the bravery and Starts at 1:00PM sacrifice of all Free Estimates & Insured United States vet- HHH REFRESHMENTS HHH erans, both past Admit one (508) 641-5249 and present, who HHH CASH BAR HHH have willingly Keith Robinson HHH DOOR PRIZE!!! HHH served our coun- try. Westview’s [email protected] All proceeds go to Land and Building Fund A14 • Friday, November 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers MRFES receives generous donation to renovate playground THOMPSON — A small ceremony was held on Friday, Oct. 31, in recognition of Brian O’Brien’s generous donation to the Early Childhood Center. It was made in memory of his wife, Kathryn “Towie” O’Brien. Towie was one of the founding kindergarten teachers in Thompson and maintained her status as an early child- hood teacher for decades. A strong proponent of play in early childhood programs, Towie believed that the youngest of our children learn through their play. Thus, it seemed fitting that the early childhood staff, along with Ms. Beltram and Kerstin Forrester, Executrix of the estate, decided that the gift be used for renovations to the early childhood playground. In attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony were several guests who were an integral part of the school community when Towie was on staff. Bernadette Quercia and Elizabeth Thompson, who taught with Towie, as well as Ms. Forrester, a personal friend, noted that Towie was a true champion of the young child. Her husband, “Butch,” under- stood and appreciated her genuine dedication to her four and five year olds and requested that donations made in his memory be made to the Towie O’Brien Fund at the Mary R. Fisher Elementary School. We are grateful to all who donated to this fund as well as to the staff who took on this renovation project, namely the preschool and kindergarten staff and Mrs. Connolly, the Art teacher. We are especially grateful for Mrs. Drobiak’s role in the project as she worked closely with Ms. Beltram in the planning and execution of the project over a year ago. Renovations included the addition of several new pieces of equipment as well as mak- ing some of the existing equipment more easily accessible for the youngest children. A second phase of the project will equip the Gross Motor Courtesy photos Room with apparatus developmentally appro- On Friday, Oct. 31, a small ceremony recognized Brian priate, and as is with the outdoor playground, meeting the high standards of the National Association for O’Brien’s generous donation to the Early Childhood Center the Education of Young Children. at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School. - Submitted by Bernadette Quercia QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP
Courtesy photo Allan Rawson, the president of Northeast Opportunities for Wellness Inc. (NOW), with the Volunteer With Youth Award from Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse (NECASA). Rawson receives volunteer award from NECASA PUTNAM — On Thursday, Nov. 12, Allan Rawson, president of Northeast Opportunities for Wellness Inc. (NOW) was presented with the Volunteer With Youth Award from Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse (NECASA). Courtesy photo The award ceremony took place during NECASA’s annual meeting at the Alumni Hall of the University YMCA FUNDRAISING CONTINUES of Connecticut. Putnam PRIDE Coordinator Romeo Blackmar nominated Rawson for the award in recognition PUTNAM — Joe Salan and Patti Horan (right) of the Dayville and Putnam of the many years Rawson has devoted to youth sports, first as a soccer coach, Wireless Zone look over the floor plan of the Hale YMCA Youth and Family and more recently as the founder of Northeast Opportunities for Wellness, a Center with Lee Konicki (left) a member of the local Y Board of Advisors. non-profit dedicated to ensuring access to sports, fitness, and nutrition for area Looking on are, from left, Ron Coderre, Y Campaign Counsel and Wireless youth. Zone personnel Sam Stamatiou and Josh Paul. The Wireless Zone stores are Upon receiving the award, Rawson spoke about the many ways in which conducting a fundraising program on behalf of the Y by allowing customers to NECASA and NOW are working toward a common goal of making a positive make donations by purchasing a Y wall decal. The goal is to raise $5,000 for the impact on the lives of Northeast Connecticut children. local Y, located off Kennedy Drive in Putnam, which is scheduled to open in late February 2016. The Wireless Zone will collect donations through the remainder of 2015.
PAWS Cat of the Week: Tulip This is Tulip! Much like her name, Tulip is beautiful. She is a gentle, Courtesy photo beautifully marked tabby cat with dainty white socks on her feet and All of the Bronze recipients at the Clean Energy Communities Award Ceremony. luminous green-yellow eyes. She is a petite little lady who is naturally Robert Klee was also in attendance to congratulate the round, and could use a loving home Local communities recognized at energy participants. David McHale from Eversource, Patrick in which to play and get some exer- McDonnell from The United Illuminating Company and cise! awards ceremony Bryan Garcia from the Connecticut Green Bank were Tulip is a lap cat lover who is look- there as well to honor these outstanding communities. WALLINGFORD — More than 145 Connecticut munici- ing for a home where she can sack “The Clean Energy Communities program has played palities were honored Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Wallingford’s out on the couch or bed with a quiet, a key role in allowing Connecticut to emerge as a Oakdale Theater for their participation in the national- loving family. She is mild mannered national leader in energy efficiency,” said Robert Klee, ly-recognized Clean Energy Communities program, an but certainly has her spontaneous Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Energize Connecticut initiative that incentivizes cities and moments! She will keep you laughing Environmental Protection. “Through this program, cities towns to support energy efficiency and renewable energy. and most of all, she will keep being and towns of all sizes – all across our state – have banded The ceremony was hosted by Energize Connecticut, which your most loyal side kick and best together to reduce their overall energy usage and costs, is a partnership between the State, Eversource, The United friend for the rest of her life. and established a real model for tackling the tough energy Illuminating Company and Connecticut Green Bank. Tulip takes her time to get to know and climate challenges facing our nation. It is inspiring Together, these municipalities collectively saved more new people. You don’t get the gift of to see the progress we are making as a result of the com- than 1.7 billion kilowatt-hours and 18.6 million ccf through Tulip’s friendship just by walking mitment of our communities, as everywhere I travel in their energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts in up to her cage. Although she loves Connecticut I see local energy efficiency and renewable the Clean Energy Communities program. Those savings being petted, her life before PAWS energy projects coming to life.” are comparable to the amount of electricity 200,000 homes has shown her that not all humans Each community was recognized on a gold, silver and would typically consume in one year, and result in avoid- deserve her trust. If you have the bronze scale for their level of participation. ed emission of approximately 926,806 tons of CO2. This is patience to let Tulip get to know Bronze - These municipalities have pledged to the Clean equivalent to taking 159,527 cars off the road for a year or you, she very much wants to be your Energy Community Program. There were 89 bronze award planting 237,172 acres of trees. In honor of this achieve- forever friend. Come meet Tulip for recipients, including the following local communities: ment, the State of Connecticut issued an official proclama- yourself! • Brooklyn tion declaring Oct. 14, 2015, as Clean Energy Communities This sweet-hearted darling is up-to- • Eastford Day. date on her vaccines, tested negative • Killingly The ceremony was highlighted by keynote speaker for FIV/FeLV and has been spayed. • Pomfret Lynne Hamjian, the deputy director of the office of ecosys- If you would like to adopt Tulip • Putnam tem protection for the Environmental Protection Agency and show her what a real forever • Thompson (EPA) New England. Connecticut Department of Energy family is like, please call the PAWS • Woodstock and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner shelter at (860) 480-1104. V illager Newspapers Friday, November 20, 2015 • A15 Eastford 5K benefits Woodstock cancer patient
Jason Bleau photos Runners take to the streets of Eastford as the We Never Stop Fighting 5K begins on Nov. 14.
Photo courtesy Catie Botting First place in the 5K went to Luke Lopriore of Danielson, right, (17:17.1), shown here with his father, center, and twin brother Dillon, left, who took fifth place (20:34.1).
Jason Bleau photo Jason Bleau photo We Never Stop Fighting 5K organizer Sean Krom talks to event participants with Martha Luke Lopriore was the first runner across MacWilliams, the benefactor of the funds raised from the event who is fighting stage 3 breast the line during the We Never Stop Fighting cancer, by his side. MacWilliams was brought to tears by the support she was shown from 5K in Eastford, and said the course was a friends and strangers alike. challenging one. Lopriore said cancer benefit BY JASON BLEAU 5K events hold a special place in his family’s NEWS STAFF WRITER heart because they themselves have had fam- Photo courtesy Catie Botting EASTFORD — Road races and 5Ks for a cause have become one of the most pop- ily members and friends that were victims of Third place was earned by Frederick Day- ular and common forms of fundraising over the years, especially in northeastern the disease. Lewis, of Eastford (18:27.1). Connecticut, and while many of these races challenge the abilities of the runners and bring in money for a great cause, few can claim to directly impact the life of a specific individual the way that the We Never Stop Fighting 5K in Eastford can. Now in its fourth year, the annual 5K through the streets of Eastford, held on the morning of Nov. 14, was created in memory of Marilyn T. Krom, mother of race organizer Sean Krom, and benefits cancer patients directly each year with all the proceeds going to help pay for medication and treatment of a specific patient in the local area. Sean Krom said his mother and father moved to Eastford in the early 2000’s and became heavily involved with the community and local school, falling in love with the town before Marilyn Krom passed away in 2009 after a battle with uterine can- cer. It was then that her son decided to take an unfortunate loss and make some- thing positive out of his grief by helping others suffering from cancer themselves. “After she passed away I asked, ‘What do I do?’ I could either make a positive out of a negative or let it be a negative — so I chose to make a positive out of it,” said Krom. “In my mom’s memory, in addition to having the race, we started a nonprof- it called the Marilyn T. Krom Foundation. What we do is take all the proceeds from events like this and find a family in need to donate all the proceeds to.” This year the benefactor of the funds raised was Martha MacWilliams, a Woodstock resident who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Tearing up as she talked with The Villager about the 5K and what it means to her to be a part of the event, she said that it shows a true commitment from a community and a region to give back to a stranger in need. Photo courtesy Catie Botting “I’m very overwhelmed. [I feel] unworthy, but you know, the only thing that Second place was taken by John Zeller of Pomfret Center (18:03.1). helps you get through a situation like this is the support that you have, and I’m just very overwhelmed,” said MacWilliams. “I would say that there are a lot of faces I don’t know, and a lot I do know. I think it’s amazing that a community can come together for people they don’t know or for someone they know well. It gives you hope that one day, there won’t even need to be runs like this. It gives you a lot of faith in this world that’s not always so great to know that a community can come together and do this.” The race was won by Luke Lopriore, a member of Team Lopriore, which has been a staple of the local 5K scene for some time now in northeastern Connecticut. Lopriore said he was proud to win the race and noted that events like the We Never Stop Fighting 5K hold a special place in his heart. “I just heard about this race [the day before] and I heard it was a cancer race. Those are really special to our family because we have had multiple people pass away from it,” he said. “The cause is pretty strong in our family. All of these runs Photo courtesy Catie Botting are a big deal to us, but any time it’s a cancer run you give everything and anything 5K race participants, from left, Christine Photo courtesy Catie Botting you’ve got.” DeJesse, Race Honoree Martha MacWilliams The family of Fun Run Honoree Judy Thavone According to Krom, the event has grown to more than 75 runners in its four year of Woodstock, Wendy Bates and Koelli made the 5K run as well. span and has become a yearly tradition in Eastford in its own way. While the event Ashwell — lifelong friends who made it fun. doesn’t raise a massive amount of money, Krom said the point is that every little bit helps, and it gives a chance for local runners and community members to give back in the best way. “It’s not millions of dollars, but it’s enough to let people know that others care. Anything is great. People get very excited about it and it just lets people know others care,” he said. “When my mother passed away it seemed like it was just me, nobody was around and I felt very empty. That happens to everyone, and my goal is to go ahead and let them know that people do still care. That’s the goal.” This year, the race had its first corporate sponsor, Jackson Chevrolet, of Middletown. The Eastford Recreation Commission has managed and cosponsored the race all four years. This year’s race also benefitted Eastford Elementary School eighth grader Judy Thavone, who has lupus. Winners were: First place, Luke Lopriore of Danielson (time 17:17.1); second place, John Zeller of Pomfret Center (18:03.1); third place, Frederick Day-Lewis of Eastford (18:27.1); fourth was 11-year-old Hudson McGuinness of Pomfret (20:25.1); fifth, Luke’s twin brother, Dillon (20:34.1); and sixth, Travis Blair of Woodstock (21:00.1). For all results go to http://aratrace.com/never-stop-fighting-5k-2/. The race raised more than $3,500 with additional donations coming in the mail. All proceeds go directly to honorees. Donations may be made payable to The Marilyn T. Krom Foundation and mailed to 7 Riverside Court, Guilford, CT 06457.
Additional information for this article was provided courtesy Carol Davidge, Catie Botting and Sue Orcutt.
Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- Photo courtesy Catie Botting press.com. Sean Krom, right, son of Marilyn Krom, and Martha MacWilliams, left, welcome winners. A16 • Friday, November 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers Church hosts annual Holiday Bazaar
Charlie Lentz photos Cathy and Doug Taylor.
Jennifer and Alex Brown with their daughter, Pat Harvey Willow.
PUTNAM — Living Faith United Methodist Church on Grove Street held its Holiday Bazaar last Saturday, Nov. 13. Shoppers browsed the bake shop, ladies boutique, gardener’s patch, kitchen corner and children’s boutique. The event also included a luncheon.
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Mary DeLuca Robyn Tracy, left, and Mary Ann Fodor. Tracy was in charge of the bazaar. V illager Newspapers Friday, November 20, 2015 • A17 Tommy Toy Fund Gala kicks off season of giving
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THOMPSON — The 5th Annual Tommy Toy Fund Auction & Gala on Friday, Nov. 13, was touted as the most successful to date, bringing a who’s who of northeastern Connecticut’s finest to Thompson Raceway Restaurant to bid on everything from signed sports mem- orabilia, sports tickets, gift cards and more in a silent auction, live auction and raffle. The funds raised from the event will be used to help more than 1,500 children in the state enjoy gifts on Christmas morning. What started as a simple letter to the Norwich Bulletin in 1974 has become a yearly tradition for eastern Connecticut with the auction and gala, only adding to the giving spirit of the region every holiday season.
At left: A bidder takes a crack at winning a signed Patriots photo, one of many sports items in the auction.
One of several signed jerseys from sports figures up for grabs was a very popular item signed by New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle.
Signed baseballs were quite a popular item during the auction. Red Sox players Mookie Visitors to the action purchased raffle tickets Betts, Dustin Pedroia and others put their for some of the local items that were donated signatures to the baseballs before they were Outgoing Pomfret First Selectman Maureen Nicholson joined State Rep. Danny Rovero for for the cause. put up for grabs. some auction fun during the gala.
While more valuable items were placed up for bid in the live and silent auctions, gift certifi- State Rep. Mike Alberts had some fun when cates and donations from local businesses in he was told he could pick his own bidding northeastern Connecticut were raffled off to number, choosing a stylish number shared by add a little bit of the luck factor to an enter- a certain secret agent. taining night.
Tommy Toy Fund President for Eastern Connecticut Jim Konrad thanks spectators Auctioneer Kevin Gaudreau continued donat- and bidders for their support of the fund and ing his talents and time to the Tommy Toy The auction had its fair share of sports memorabilia and signed artist renderings. In fact, more kicks off the raffle segment of the evening. Fund Gala, leading the live auction. than 50 percent of the items had famous signatures as part of the package. A18 • Friday, November 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers Ellis Con brings gaming to life in Danielson
DANIELSON — The 27th edition of Ellis Con at Ellis Technical High School in Danielson was quite the hit with gamers and “nerds” alike, providing an opportunity for card players, board game enthusiasts, video game addicts and more to come together for a day of gaming like no other in the area. As the region’s premier gaming convention Ellis Con continued its long-running suc- cess, this year adding video games to the mix and embracing both modern and classic games like X Wing and Monopoly to provide something for anyone to enjoy. The proceeds from the daylong event benefited the technical school’s Simulation Club, and the convention also served as a screening for the unoffi- cial fan film “Fall of Grayskull,” based on Jason Bleau photos the popular cartoon character He-Man. One of the highlights of Ellis Con XXVII was a fitting and timely X Wing competition where competitors took each other on in a strategy game named after the popular Star Wars vehi- cles. Among the contestants were Jamie Santagate and her significant other and X Wing At right: Games themselves were not the only coach Travis Gardner, who took each other on during one round of the competition. items for sale at the convention. Ellis Con’s vendors brought a wide variety of game and comic book themed merchandise along with them. Some even made their own items to sell, like this hand made stuffed animal of the Pokémon Blastoise made by Christina Steen.
As one of the most popular card games around it’s no wonder many competitors took each other on in Magic: The Gathering. Here Lewis Sykes and Casey Watson stare each other down as they go back and forth in a match of their own.
With video game equipment provided by Putnam’s Bottomless Pit of Treasure, Ellis Con XXVII featured a video game section with the popular Gamecube game Super Smash Brothers Melee as the centerpiece.
The crew from Wonderland Comics, a local card and gaming shop in Putnam, made a stop at the convention for the day. The store has become a yearly staple of the Ellis Con event.
A complicated but effective strategy game, “Axis & Allies,” challenged players to test their ability to place pawns and roll the dice to move their pieces and take on opposing forces.
Of course, while Ellis Con provided its fair share of more modern gaming experiences, you can’t beat the classics. “Monopoly” was one of the more popular classic games available for Zach Given, a game designer out of Boston, shows off “Dragoon,” a new game that was pre- anyone to enjoy. sented to visitors to Ellis Con as one of many options for gamers to enjoy throughout the day. V illager Newspapers Friday, November 20, 2015 • A19 POLICE LOGS
Editor’s Note: The information con- BROOKLYN WOODSTOCK Motor Vehicle Accident tained in these police logs was obtained PUTNAM — On Nov. 2, at approx- through either press releases or other Monday, Nov. 9 Thursday, Nov. 12 imately 5:33 p.m., the Putnam Police public documents kept by each police Department responded to a report of department, and is considered to be the David Leach, 28, of 90 Mason Road, Krista Shultz, 57, of 243 New Sweden a car versus pedestrian motor vehi- account of police. All subjects are con- Brooklyn, was charged with possession Road, Woodstock, was charged with cle accident, in Riverfront Commons sidered innocent until proven guilty in of heroin, possession of heroin with driving under the influence of drugs/ Shopping Center on Kennedy Drive, a court of law. If a case is dismissed in intent to sell. alcohol. near Sherwin Williams. court or the party is found to be innocent, After conducting an investigation The Villager, with proper documenta- POMFRET PUTNAM into the accident, it was determined tion, will update the log at the request of that a 2003 Lexus RX300 operated by the arrested party. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Thursday, Nov. 12 59-year-old Elliot Sloan of Dudley, Mass., was traveling northbound in the Brian Benito, 48, of 326C Taft Pond Steven St. Laurent, 29, of 78 Penny parking lot and struck a female identi- STATE POLICE TROOP D Road, Pomfret, was charged with disor- St., Putnam, was charged with failure fied as 40-year-old Victoria Cleveland derly conduct, third degree assault. to appear second. of North Grosvenordale. Ms. Cleveland LOGS had stepped of the sidewalk in front of Richard Brunnett, 44, of 21 Duffy Subway and was crossing the travel THOMPSON Road, Pomfret, was charged with viola- PUTNAM POLICE lane towards her parked vehicle. tion of protective order. Putnam EMS responded to the scene Saturday, Nov. 7 DEPARTMENT and transported Cleveland to Day KILLINGLY Kimball Hospital for her injuries. A Eric Wilkinson, 25, of 11 Line House Sunday, Nov. 8 child walking with Cleveland was not Road, Thompson, was charged with vio- Wednesday, Nov. 11 injured in the incident. lation of probation. Michael Wujek, 19, of 61 Kienia Rd., This case remains under inves- Jermaine Brock, 38, of 8 Mill Road, Hudson, N.H., was charged with operat- tigation. Anyone who may have wit- Killingly, was charged with driving ing under the influence, failure to obey nessed the incident is asked to con- while intoxicated, violation of protec- traffic control. tact Sgt. Sezenias of the Putnam Police tive order. Department at 860-928-6565.
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DAYVILLE — A darkened weight room sat above the hill at Killingly High last Friday night while down past the football bleachers the Redmen celebrated a 42-6 win over Montville. Within that room Killingly constructed its remarkable renaissance following last season’s 2-9 record — building the turnaround one lift at a time. “This team is the most dedicated team I’ve played for in any sport I’ve played,” said senior running back Austin Caffrey after rushing for three touchdowns against Montville. “We’ve trained in the off-season here and at the gym — just putting on size, weight.” Their eighth straight victory was a weighty one, earning Killingly (8-1) a berth in the Class M State Tournament. Junior quarterback Kyle Derosier said they punched their playoff ticket the old fashioned way. “It’s taken a lot of work. We’ve been in the weight room off season and during the season,” Derosier said. “We’ve been connecting off the field to get prepared. We’re not screwing around during practice, we’re taking it as business. We get our job done and we make sure we do it right.” Senior lineman Conner Lemley stood near the 50-yard line following the win and was at a loss to explain the turn- around from underdog to top dog — currently the top-ranked team in Class M in the state. “Truthfully I can not put that in words,” Lemley said. “Every time I think about it I’m speechless.” Caffrey rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries and sophomore Spencer Lockwood picked up 132 yards and two touchdowns on 15 Charlie Lentz photo carries in the win over Montville (4-4). Killingly’s Spencer Lockwood rushes with teammate Austin Caffrey blocking last Friday against Montville at Killingly High School. Junior Vasileios Politis caught four passes for 75 yards including a 37-yard Lemley said. “Once you’re a family you renaissance. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) touchdown reception. can play together.” “We’re not cocky but we have a lot 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- “It just feels great to be on the win- The Redmen pumped plenty of iron of confidence,” Derosier said. “We just [email protected]. ning track,” Caffrey said. “Just the to forge a family — last Friday night a love the feeling and we want to keep morale of the school and the team is so darkened weight room stood witness to going. We won’t stop.” high right now.” the latest victory in their remarkable The Redmen amassed 331 yards on the ground against Montville. Caffrey has rushed for 1,529 yards and 20 touch- downs through nine games. Lemley and the rest of the line helped make it hap- pen. “When the line blocks well and the running back can make a 20-yard gain, we all get excited for each other, we’re feeding off each other constantly every play,” Lemley said. The momentum has seemingly increased win by win. “Our main goal at the beginning of the season was just one game at a time,” Lemley said. “Once we started getting the steam going, and we’re rolling down, rolling down — every game with a ‘W’ — we were getting our confidence up and it was easy to come out with a ‘W’. ” After finishing 2-9 last year the Redmen are 8-1 through nine games and will play a state tourney game on Dec. 1 — the Tuesday that follows their reg- ular-season finale against Quinebaug Valley on Thanksgiving Day — it’s the first time Killingly has qualified for the state playoffs since 1996. “It just says a lot about these kids and how they fought through adversi- ty, how they believed in themselves, how they trusted each other, and our program, and what we tried to accom- plish,” said Killingly coach Chad Neal, in his 12th season. “You look character up and these kids have a tremendous amount of character. I couldn’t be more prouder as a coach of any group of kids I’ve coached in my life.” Killingly’s home game on Thanksgiving against Quinebaug Valley (6-3) is set for 10:30 a.m. at Killingly High. The Redmen are the top- ranked team in Class M and will likely be the No.-1 seed in the Class M playoffs if they win on Thanksgiving. “This year we were mostly focused on being a family, that was our No.-1 goal,”
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Sunday Lunch Buffet $7.59 B2 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 20, 2015 Aitken twins to play golf for CCSU BY CHARLIE LENTZ High on Nov. 12 to attend vital to our success.” VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR Central Connecticut The Aitkens, both State University on seniors, will both receive DAYVILLE — Drew athletic scholarships. scholarships that will Aitken and his identical Central’s coach, Kyle reduce the cost of tuition twin brother, John, have Gallo, is a family friend by 50 percent. In addition been teammates since and he recruited the duo. to financial aid, one of their freshmen year for “To be under (Gallo’s) the reasons they chose Killingly High’s golf team. leadership, it’s some- to play for Central was They’ll be together again thing that can help both because of coach Gallo. during the next chapter me and my brother grow “From a coaching point of their golfing careers. to the next level,” said of view it couldn’t be any The twins signed letters John Aitken, 17. “To be better for them,” said of intent at Killingly under his wing is very Killingly High golf coach Kevin Marcoux. “Kyle’s very familiar with them. They’re very familiar with Kyle. So they know what they’re walking into. It’s a really good match.” Drew and John’s stepfather is Jim West, the golf professional at Charlie Lentz photo Connecticut National Drew Aitken, left, and his twin brother, John, along with their parents, Jennifer West, far Golf Club in Putnam. left, and Jim West, signed letters of intent for the twins to attend Central Connecticut State West has watched the University and play for its golf team. Killingly High Athletic Director Gene Blain, back row, twins improve their left, and Redmen golf coach Kevin Marcoux attended the signing at Killingly High School’s game over the years and library on Nov. 12. said they earned their scholarships. West said there’s no “I’m glad they’re togeth- one more goal before he “They’ve worked really wealth of golf scholar- er.” closes the book on high hard the last six or seven ships so the twins did Killingly has won school. years to get to this point,” well to garner some three straight Eastern “We would like a state West said. “They put the financial aid. Connecticut Conference championship for sure,” time in to do what they “Golf’s a little different golf championships since Drew said. “This year it’s needed to do so it’s pretty than most other sports. It the Aitkens have been on definitely our No. 1 pri- cool.” doesn’t produce a lot of the team but a state title ority.” West said the twins money for programs so has eluded them. For the The twins have signed have spent long hours there’s not a lot of schol- last two seasons Killingly their college letters of honing their games at arships offered,” West has finished in fifth place intent so that paperwork Connecticut National. said. “So it’s very hard to in the Division III State is out of the way — just “They come with me get one.” Tournament — East one bit of unfinished at 5 o’clock in the morn- The Aitkens live in Catholic of Manchester business remains. ing and they’ll stay ’til Woodstock and are won the D-III title both “If we would get the after dark,” West said. enrolled in Killingly’s seasons. Drew Aitken state title that would File photo “So they’re there all day, Agricultural Education shot a 75 in the state really cap off our careers program, designed for tourney last season, East in high school golf and Killingly High’s Ally Conde notched 10 kills in state tour- every day.” Catholic’s Alex Dahlem that’s something we all ney game at East Haven. West played on a pro- students pursuing agri- fessional tour with Gallo culture or an agricul- was the medalist with want a lot. That would and said Drew and John ture-related field includ- a score of 72. The twins be the icing on the cake,” will receive superior ing mechanics, environ- have one last shot next John said. “Our first goal KILLINGLY VOLLEYBALL instruction at Central mental sciences, forestry, spring to help Killingly is the state champion- Connecticut. and biotechnology. win a state crown. ship and after that I can EAST HAVEN — Killingly High was defeated “The nice thing too is Jennifer West, Drew “East Catholic is still focus on college golf — by host East Haven 3-0 in the second round of the my friend who I traveled and John’s mother, said the team to beat quite but that’s our main focus CIAC Class M Volleyball Tournament on Nov. 11. with for eight years on they’ve earned their honestly but we feel like right now,” Set scores were 25-20, 25-21, 25-12. Killingly soph- the professional tour just scholarships and she was we’re strong enough to omore Ally Conde had 10 kills and eight service took over the program pleased that they would really compete with them Charlie Lentz may be points. Killingly senior Cara Mayhew made seven (at Central) so it’s a great be attending college near- this year,” Marcoux said. reached at (860) 928-1818, digs and notched six kills for the No.-11 seeded attribute to get them with by. “We’d like to take home ext. 110, or by e-mail at Redgals. The win lifted sixth-seeded East Haven’s a high-end coach who’s “I’m so proud. They’ve that title.” charlie@villagernewspa- record to 14-6. The loss ended Killingly’s season at going to be very good to put in a lot of work, 100 Drew is looking for- pers.com. 14-10. help develop them far- percent committed to ward to the next chap- ther,” West said. golf,” Jennifer West said. ter of his career but has Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 20, 2015 B3
Charlie Lentz photos Quinebaug Valley’s Kyle Loomis runs past Platt Tech’s Marcus Honafius last Saturday in Milford. Loomis rushed for 126 yards and one touchdown.
Loomis breaks out against Platt Tech BY CHARLIE LENTZ Platt Tech 24-0 at Foran High School’s senior quarterback Chuck Innes in the Valley is scheduled to close out the VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR DeVito Sports Complex on Nov. 14. second quarter and the Pride led 18-0 at season on the road at Killingly High on Pride senior running backs Sebastian halftime. Loomis completed the scoring Thanksgiving Day with kickoff sched- MILFORD — Kyle Loomis waited Ruiz, Michael Holmes and Jacob with a two-yard touchdown run in the uled for 10:30 a.m. The win over Platt seven years to become the featured run- Anderson all missed last Saturday’s fourth quarter. Tech assured the Pride of a winning ning back again. Before last Saturday game so Loomis shifted to the backfield Coach Asermelly was pleased the season — after finishing with a 5-6 mark afternoon the last time he led his team from his usual spot at tight end and team has been able to overcome inju- last year. in rushing was as a 10-year-old in youth filled in ably. ries and the win over Platt Tech’s was “We had to step up this year and football. He waited until the next to last “Wow, what a game by him. He did Quinebaug Valley’s third win in a row. that’s what we did,” said Pride senior game of his senior year to became the awesome. He far exceeded our expec- “I think the challenge is your practice lineman Logan Putnam. primary ball carrier once more. With tations,” said Quinebaug Valley coach quality suffers when you have a lot of And Loomis stepped up to the chal- Quinebaug Valley’s backfield depleted Joe Asermelly. “I’m so happy for him, injuries,” Asermelly said. “You don’t lenge of being Quinebaug Valley’s fea- by injuries — the Pride’s accidental a four-year guy, always been there — get to have good scrimmages or good tured back — although it took some running back made the most of his always played any position that we put competitive practices or good looks patience. opportunity against Platt Tech . him in very well — the last two weeks from other players. So your continuity “It’s a great thing for a coach when “I just stepped up,” Loomis said. “I he’s really come on as a running back.” in practice struggles when you deal players — seniors especially — step up just caught on in practice.” Senior fullback Jeremee Perez rushed with injuries and then it shows up on in such a way,” Asermelly said. “He’s Loomis rushed for 126 yards and one for a pair of touchdowns in the first the field. That being said, I think the been at the forefront of these last three touchdown on a team-high 16 carries to quarter and senior receiver Saige Louis seniors have done a good job with the games that we’ve won.” help the Quinebaug Valley Pride defeat caught a 35-yard touchdown pass from hand that they’ve been dealt. We’re optimistic. We have a winning season Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) right now and we’re going for more.” 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- The loss dropped Platt Tech’s record [email protected]. to 2-6. The victory lifted Quinebaug Valley’s record to 6-3. Quinebaug
Quinebaug Valley’s Darren Bindloss races for 21-yard pickup after making a catch as Platt Tech’s Jacob Tamburrino, right, and Marcus Honafius close in for the tackle.
QUINEBAUG 24, PLATT 0 Quinebaug Valley’s Jeremee Perez ran for two Quinebaug 12 6 0 6-24 touchdowns against Platt Tech. Platt Tech 0 0 0 0-0
FIRST QUARTER Q- Jeremee Perez 2 run (kick fail) 5:02 Q- Perez 2 run (run fail) 2:18 SECOND QUARTER Q- Saige Louis 35 pass from Chuck Innes (run fail) 1:15 FOURTH QUARTER Q- Kyle Loomis 2 run (kick fail) 11:50
Quinebaug Platt First Downs 13 9 Rushes-yards 44-211 28-155 Passing 103 56 Sacked-yds lost 2-20 5-24 Comp-Att-Int 4-5-1 3-11-1 Punts-Avg. 3-38 3-40 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-1 Penalties-Yards 3-23 4-28
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-Q: Innes 4-15; Kyle Loomis 16-126 & TD; Perez 14-51 & 2 TD; Sam Getchelo 2-2; Saige Louis 2-7; Darren Bindloss 1-1; Dakota Cicarelli 1-2. Adrian Casciano 2-(-3). PT: Elmer Cruz 5-13; Aedan Salvatore 4-6; Mar’queste Earle 10-52; James Lariccia 5-34; Keenan Little 4-50. PASSING-Q: Innes 4-5-1 for 103 yards and TD. PT: Cruz 3-11-1 for 56 yards. RECEIVING-Q: Bindloss 2-51; Saige Louis 1-35 & TD; Perez 1-17. PT: Salvatore 2-48; Earle 1-8. Quinebaug Valley quarterback Chuck Innes rushes with Jeremee Perez (33) blocking. B4 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 20, 2015 Bolton ousts Tourtellotte from tourney Tourtellotte’s depleted ros- ter just four minutes and 38 seconds into the match when Nicole Vining booted a through ball to Rose Zimmerman who scored to put the Bulldogs up 1-0 — the lead they took into halftime. “I tried to put different kids out there. I’m lacking speed in the backfield and when you lack speed in the backfield they push through balls. That’s where I really miss Carinne (Sosnowski). The beginning part of the season those balls were picked up by Carinne,” Spinelli said. After getting concussed in the season opener Jourdan returned to the lineup after missing five games. She was proud of her teammates for soldiering through an inju- ry-plagued season. “We had a great record this year. We wanted it so bad but then we just couldn’t get the goals today. Towards the end I think we all just kind of knew it was over, once they got that third goal I don’t think we could have got back in it,” Jourdan said. “But we had a very, very good season despite all the injuries.” Bolton added second-half breakaway goals by Vining and Zimmerman to lock down the win. The win lifted Bolton’s record to 12-4-2. Tourtellotte’s season ended with a record of 12-5-1. Tourtellotte’s best chance for a goal came with 9:20 left in the first half when senior mid- Charlie Lentz photo fielder Christina Kopacz hit Tourtellotte’s Samantha Morin, right, and Bolton’s Emma Lourenco follow the bouncing ball at Tourtellotte Memorial on Nov. 11. the crossbar on a shot from 22 yards out on the wing. Kopacz said the Tigers did well to over- come adversity this season. “I’m really proud because we had to make a lot of adjust- ments every few games because everyone kept getting hurt and we made it this far,” Kopacz said. “We’re proud of how everyone stepped up because with Abby (Poirier) and Carinne (Sosnowski) gone there were big shoes to fill.” The Tigers could not gener- ate enough good scoring oppor- tunities against Bolton. “My scorer (Poirier) is sit- ting on the bench with a broken arm,” Spinelli said. “That’s the level of intensity — the oth- ers that are up front, they just don’t have that fire to get to the ball. Abby (Poirier) will kill herself to get there, as a result that’s why she’s sitting there with a broken arm.” Bolton led 14-5 in shots. Tourtellotte goalkeeper Emily Vincent made six saves. Bolton keeper Julia Hinckley made four saves. Bolton led 7-3 in corner kicks. The Tigers overcame much this season to earn a bye in the first round of the Class S Tournament but injuries final- ly caught them on three break- away goals. “I think they did a great job. A lot of young kids that weren’t going to get a lot of play time Charlie Lentz photo ended up getting on the field,” Tourtellotte’s Christina Kopacz, right, and Bolton’s Rose Zimmerman, battle for the ball. Spinelli said. “I feel bad for the seniors because this was BY CHARLIE LENTZ Carinne Sosnowski was lost ing and a first-round bye in “I’m not making excuses a large class, eight kids going VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR midway through the sched- the CIAC Class S Girls Soccer but I’m not deep and when I through. We’ll see what we put THOMPSON — The inju- ule with a knee injury. Senior Tournament — but crucial line- lose one of my top 11 I have together next year.” ry parade for Tourtellotte striker Abby Poirier’s high up losses were finally exploited problems,” said Tourtellotte Memorial started in the first school career ended with a bro- by No.-11 seed Bolton in its 3-0 coach Deb Spinelli. “I’ve got Charlie Lentz may be reached game of the season on Sept. ken wrist on Oct. 28. Through victory over Tourtellotte in the two main starters (Sosnowski at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by 11 when senior defender Lily it all the Tigers managed to second round of the tourney at and Poirier) that are out for e-mail at charlie@villagernews- Jourdan went down with the patch together a lineup good Tourtellotte Memorial on Nov. the year.” papers.com. concussion. Senior sweeper enough to earn the No.-6 seed- 11. Bolton took advantage of
KILLINGLY 42, MONTVILLE 6 Montville 0 0 0 0-6 Killingly 14 0 28 0-42
FIRST QUARTER K- Spencer Lockwood 6 run (Luke Desaulnier kick) 7:10 K- Vasileios Politis 37 pass from Kyle Derosier (Desaulnier kick) 1:53 THIRD QUARTER K- Austin Caffrey 9 run (Desaulnier Kick) 9:05 K- Caffrey 25 run (Desaulnier kick) 8:33 K- Caffrey 2 run (Desaulnier kick) 3:09 K- Lockwood 29 run (Desaulnier kick) 1:35 FOURTH QUARTER M- Alex Quidgeon 2 run (kick fail) 6:49
Montville Killingly First Downs 6 18 Rushes-yards 25-128 44-331 Passing 56 75 Sacked-yds lost 7-38 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 6-16-2 4-6-1 Punts-Avg. 5-25 1-28 Fumbles-Lost 4-2 4-1 Penalties-Yards 0-0 3-30
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING-M: Cody Calash 6-25; Quidgeon 15-79 & TD; Eric Anthony 1-10; Joe Satiro 3-14. WOODSTOCK ACADEMY KILLINGLY HIGH FOOTBALL K: Derosier 3-1; A. Caffrey 21-177 & 3 TD: Lockwood 15-132 & 2 TD; Zach Caffrey 2-6; Charlie Lentz photo Ethan anova 2-4; Luke Desaulnier 1-11. FOOTBALL PASSING-M: Calash 6-15-1 for 56 yards; DAYVILLE — Killingly High’s Austin Caffrey rushes Eric Anthony 0-1-1. Julie Quinn photo against Montville with Alex Fontaine (59) blocking last K: Derosier 4-6-1 for 75 yards and TD. GROTON — Woodstock Academy’s Cahan Quinn rush- Friday night at Killingly High School. Caffrey rushed RECEIVING- M: Andrew Petherick 1-28; Tyler Price 4-25; Quidgeon 1-3. es at Fitch High School last Friday, Nov. 13. The Centaurs for 177 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries in the K: Politis 4-75 & TD. lost to Fitch 56-23. The loss dropped Woodstock’s record to Redmen’s 42-6 victory. Killingly (8-1) is next scheduled to 1-8. The Centaurs close out the season on Thanksgiving play host to Quinebaug Valley (6-3) on Thanksgiving Day Day with a home game against Thames River (5-3). Kickoff with kickoff set for 10:30 a.m. at Killingly High. is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at Bentley Athletic Complex. Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 20, 2015 B5 VILLAGER REAL ESTATE VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager GOT A HOUSE FOR SALE? “Every Home, Every Week” This is the Open House Directory place ADDRESS TIME PRICE REALTOR/SELLER/ PHONE to sell it! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015
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CALL DONNA TO PLACE YOUR REAL ESTATE AD TODAY! 860-928-1818 B6 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 20, 2015 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 Ryan C. Kimball, 33 Lorraine Rita Breault, 83 KILLINGLY – Ryan ful spirit and a heart of gold. He was a DANIELSON WEEI in 1955. She loved her two dogs C. Kimball, 33, of great person and will be deeply missed -- Lorraine Rita Gypsy and Shane. Killingly died unex- by many. Breault, 83, of She leaves her siblings Richard pectedly, November Ryan is survived by the love of his Danielson died Regis and his wife Naomi of Brooklyn, 10 at his home peace- life Amanda Lincoln and their baby November 10 at Day Raymond Regis and his wife Carol fully, with Amanda boy Westley Christopher Kimball, his Kimball Hospital in of Dayville, Robert Regis and his and unborn Westley mother Ruth Ann Kimball, his grand- Putnam. Beloved wife Patricia of Brooklyn, Annette nearby. Ryan was mother Luranelle Kimball, his uncle wife of the late Crowe and her husband Howard of born September 15, Bob Kimball, his brothers Joseph Wilfred “Pete” Pennsylvania, Nancy Lohbusch and 1982 in Putnam, son Heath and Jason Heath. He also leaves Breault, they were her husband Rudolph of Danielson, of Ruth Ann Kimball. a gang of friends that he made feel like married in 1964, he died on March 11, a very good friend Don Morin of Ryan was in the class of 2000 at family. Ryan was predeceased by a 1983. Daughter of the late Lucien and Danielson, nieces and nephews Robin, Killingly High School and was a baby sister Bethany Kimball and his Phyllis (Piette) Regis, she was born on Rhonda, Rick, Karen, Brenda, Michael, Charter Member of the Mosaic Aunt Kathy Kimball. August 1, 1932 in Danielson. Gary, Howard, June, Melanie, Lori, Club. He worked for the Killingly A calling hour will be from 10:15 to She was a communicant of St. Heidi, Bucky, Joshua and several Recreational Department, Mohegan 11:15 AM Sunday, November 29 at the Joseph Church in Dayville. When she great nieces and nephews. She was Sun, AT&T, and Zip’s Diner. Ryan last Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 retired she moved to Rhode Island. She predeceased by her infant sister Nancy worked for Sprint (Access Wireless) in Reynolds Street, Danielson. A Funeral loved the beach, bingo, playing cards Regis. Sales/Repair helping people. He was Service will follow at 11:30 AM at the and her trips to the Casino. Lorraine A memorial service will be Tuesday very loving and generous. Ryan was Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home. A owned the Raine-Bro Marina in Snug at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church, 350 a fan of the Boston Red Sox, New Graveside Service will be held at a later Harbor, Rhode Island. She loved to Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT. In lieu England Patriots, Boston Celtics and date in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson. have family clambakes at the beach. of flowers donations may be made to the WWE. He enjoyed fantasy base- In lieu of flowers donations may be She worked as an Office Manager for NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam ball, talking about cars and turning a made to the Ryan Kimball Memorial Byrnes Insurance Agency. Lorraine Pike, Dayville, CT 06241. Share a mem- wrench every now and then. He was Fund, Citizens Bank, 16 Railroad Ave. played the Accordion in a few local ory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com the “DJ Kimball Experience.” His pas- Plainfield, CT 06374. Share a memory bands, she even played on the Radio on sion was DJing events, especially for at www.smithandwalkerfh.com family and friends. Ryan had a cheer- Lavada Kathleen Harding “Kathy” (Ragsdale), 66
WOODSTOCK – dinner, or creating fun projects for Keith H. Gingras, 59 Lavada Kathleen her granddaughters. All who knew Harding “Kathy” her will miss her generosity, kindness, DANIELSON – and Classic Rock. (Ragsdale), 66, of and love. Keith H. Gingras, He leaves his sister Colleen Ducat and Woodstock, passed Kathy leaves behind her husband, 59 of Danielson her husband Timothy of Thompson, away on October Donald Harding, her daughter and died unexpected- nephews Patrick Ducat and his wife 31 in Worcester, son-in-law, Katrina (McDermott) and ly November 8 in Caitlin and their children Cole and Zoe Massachusetts, sur- Todd Milanese, two sons, Christopher Pomfret. Son of of Griswold, Jeremy and Eythan Ducat rounded by her lov- Fischkelta and Ryan Harding, two the late Robert both of Thompson, a close friend of 45 ing family. She was granddaughters, Emma and Libby Gingras, who died years John Szimanouskas of North born February 12, 1949 in Compton, Fischkelta and their mother Anna in 2006 and Marlene Carolina. CA, daughter of the late Floyd and Pingitore, as well as her brother (Clark) Gingras, who He was predeceased by a cousin Gladys (McIntire) Ragsdale. Kenneth Ragsdale and many adoring died October 20, 2015, he was born Doreen Salemma, who died in 1976. Kathy was a beloved Wife, Mother, nieces and nephews. December 26, 1955 in Putnam. Calling hours were held November Nana, Sister, and Aunt. Although she A Celebration of Life will be held at Keith was an avid hiker, who 16 in Danielson, followed by a Funeral was a California native, she called The East Woodstock Congregational enjoyed the outdoors and clamming in Service and burial in Westfield Woodstock home for the past 33 years. Church in East Woodstock on the summers. Keith loved to visit the Cemetery, Danielson. In lieu of She loved to bake and was the baker at Saturday, November 21, at 11:00 a.m. In National Parks, he was a Patriots fan Flowers donations may be made to Hyde School in Woodstock for many lieu of flowers, donations may be made and a Killingly Redmen Football fan. Connecticut Anxiety and Depression years. When she wasn’t baking, you’d to the East Woodstock Congregational He enjoyed Airshows. Keith attend- Treatment Center, Round Hill Square, find her working in her flower gar- Church, P.O. Box 156, East Woodstock, ed St. James School, Brooklyn School 1031 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, dens, painting watercolors, setting a CT 06244. Share a memory at www. and Killingly High School. He was CT 06032. Share a memory with his beautiful table for a Sunday family smithandwalkerfh.com a Custodian for the Killingly School family at www.gagnonandcostellofh. System for over 30 years. He enjoyed com the History of Brooklyn and Killingly Sherl J. Ash, 85 WOODSTOCK VALLEY — Sherl J. his request arrange- Doris L. Gaumond, 89 Ash, 85, died Saturday, Nov. 14. ments are private. He was the husband of the late, The Shaw- Rosalie (Houghton) Ash. Majercik Funeral DANIELSON – Doris L. (Bachand) Massachsetts, three sisters Jeannette He leaves his son and his wife, with Home, 48 School St., Gaumond, 89, formerly of North Rutcho of Florida, Gloria Chauvin of which he made his home, David E. Webster, has been Grosvenordale, died quietly and peace- Maine, and Laura Conrad of Texas; Ash, of Woodstock Valley. He also entrusted with his fully November 14 at Davis Place. She three grandchildren Luke, Stephanie, leaves nine grandchildren. arrangements. was the loving wife of the late Clarence and Justin; and numerous nieces He was born in Newell, W.Va., son Donations may be R. Gaumond. Born in Southbridge, and nephews. She was predeceased of the late Albert and Gladys Ash, and made in his memory Massachusetts, she was the daughter by a son Donald Gaumond, a brother lived in Woodstock since 2012, prior to to the Hospice Nursing of Day Kimball of the late Isaiah and Sadie (McDonald) Paul Bachand, and a grandson Steven that living in Chester, W.Va. Hospital, Putnam, Conn., in his mem- Bachand. Gaumond. He served in the U.S. Navy during ory. Mrs. Gaumond was a homemak- A Mass of Christian Burial was Korea. A guest book is available at www. er and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, held on November 17 in North He was a retired Heavy Equipment shaw-majercik.com where you may drawing, and reading to children. Grosvenordale, followed by Burial operator. post a condolence or a memory. She was a communicant of St. Joseph in St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral There are no calling hours. Upon Church in N. Grosvenordale and a arrangements were entrusted to the member of the Daughters of Isabella. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Doris is survived by a son Ronald Grosvenordale. For memorial guest- C. Gaumond of Coventry and a daugh- book visit www.GilmanAndValade. ter Laura Gaumond of Washington; com. her twin brother Albert Bachand of Frances Jernstrom, 86
CENTRAL VILLAGE – Frances wife Donna of Central Village; sisters, Arthur F. Plantier 71 Jernstrom, 86, of Central Village Constance Maurice of Brooklyn and BROOKLYN – Arthur F. Plantier, and Laurie Plantier of Dayville and 5 passed away November 8 at Davis Claire Gaudreau of Rogers; brothers, 71 from Hartford Rd. Brooklyn died grandchildren Mariah Plantier, Chad Place in Danielson. She was born George Tetreault of Danielson and November 2 at Day Kimball Hospital. Plantier, Kolisha Bancroft, Justin in Plainfield on September 24, 1929, Gene Barriere of Port Saint Lucie, He was born in Putnam on July 24, 1944. Plantier, and Crystal Turnquist and 4 daughter of the late George and Jeanne Florida; four grandchildren, five great Arthur was the son of Arthur W. and great grandchildren, Jaelynn, Landon, (Desjardin) Tetreault. She was the wife grandchildren and several nieces and Agnes C. Plantier. He enjoyed hunting, Eden and Jordan. There was a mass of the late Roland Jernstrom, he passed nephews. She was predeceased by her fishing, movies, flea markets, antique held at Our Lady of Lasellete church on October 21, 2013. Mrs. Jernstrom daughter Linda Whitehouse. Funeral cars and motorcycles. He leaves 3 chil- in Brooklyn. There were no calling owned Fran’s Corner Store in Central Service will be private. Tillinghast dren, Beverly Plantier of Jefferson hours. Village for many years. She is sur- Funeral Home, 25 Main Street, Central Georgia, Audrey Plantier of Eastford, vived by her son Randy Jernstrom and Village is in charge of arrangements.
Courtesy photo that celebrates the history of Broadway and American musical theater from 1920 to today. ACT Principal In Rehearsal: EASTCONN’s Arts at the Capitol Theater Sarah Mallory, a professional dancer and teacher, is (ACT) arts magnet high school students Ishah Azeez, working with students on original choreography. Juliana Sliva and Alexis Saulnier, left to right, recently ACT is EASTCONN’s arts magnet high school, rehearsed on the Capitol Theater’s main stage for enrolling students in grades 9 to 12 from across north- their December performances of “The Mockingbird’s eastern and southeastern Connecticut. Empty Orchestra: Hearing America’s History Through “We are tying together classic musical theater and the Voices of Broadway.” ACT is located in downtown dance numbers from each decade, including crucial Willimantic. current events, so as to reflect how these events shaped the culture and history of our nation,” said Evans-Abbott. She added that the audience will be ACT students to present musical invited to participate periodically. “It should be a lot of fun for everyone,” Evans-Abbott said. revue A sampling of the songs that will be performed in a karaoke style include “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man of WILLIMANTIC — The public is invit- Mine;” “Anything Goes;” “Summertime;” “America;” ed to attend a student performance of “The “Aquarius;” “Ease on Down the Road;” “Seasons of Mockingbird’s Empty Orchestra: Hearing Love;” and “I’m Still Here,” among many others. America’s History Through the Voices of The ensemble cast includes 14 ACT students: Brianna Broadway” on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Anderson, Willimantic; Ishah Azeez, Plainfield; Alexa Dec. 3, 4 and 5, at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. mati- Drinkuth, Mansfield; Rachel Ellis, Norwich; Harold nee on Saturday, Dec. 5, at EASTCONN Arts Gagne, Scotland; Andrew Lamotte, Plainfield; Hannah at the Capitol Theater (ACT), 896 Main St., Meikle, Tolland; Emily Russell, Montville; Adrianna Willimantic. Simmons, Coventry; Sydney Stone-Baker, Tolland; Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for students Alexis Saulnier, Plainfield; Juliana Sliva, Brooklyn; and seniors. The original show, developed by Rachael Vroman, Chaplin; Tayon Kulos, Norwich. ACT students, Director Sandra Evans-Abbott Learn more about ACT at www.eastconn.org/act, or and Musical Director Katherine Popovic, pres- call 860-465-5636, ext. 1. ACT is recruiting students now ents a chronological revue, in a karaoke format, for the 2016-2017 school year. Applications are online. www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 20, 2015 B7
News Briefs Randall updates contact info HARTFORD — Rep. Christine (Rosati) Randall (D-Killingly and Plainfield) is alerting con- DKH achieves zero adverse stituents of her recent name change and updated contact information. “I am newly married, have changed my last name from Rosati to Randall and want to make events in 2014 sure that my constituents are aware of the change and know how to reach me. Constituents will begin receiving communications under my married name, Christine Randall,” Randall PUTNAM — A recently released said. report from the CT Department of In order to reach her by e-mail at the State Capitol, please use my new e-mail address chris- Public Health (DPH) that provides [email protected]. Her phone number remains the same – 800-842-8267 or 860-240-8585. information about adverse events at “I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your state representative and will continue to the state’s hospitals and outpatient sur- work hard, fighting for the needs of Northeast Connecticut. Please don’t hesitate to call or gical facilities shows that there were e-mail me with your thoughts, concerns or suggestions,” Randall said. zero adverse events for patients at Day Christine Randall Kimball Hospital in 2014. Day Kimball was the only acute care hospital in the state to achieve zero adverse events Congratulations on a job well done and and reared two sons and a daughter. Energy and Environmental Protection that year, and one of only five hospitals thank you for all of your hard work and Carlage is a life member (50-plus (DEEP), is intended to procure large in the state to do so in any of the last continued dedication. This is what Day years) of American Legion Post 111 in scale (2 MW to 20 MW) renewable five years. Kimball is all about.” Woodstock. energy systems with possible energy At this time, Day Kimball continues The Adverse Event Reporting doc- RSVP volunteers, including a num- storage for long-term contracts with to have zero adverse events for 2015 as ument is just one of several reports ber of veterans, staff the Coffeehouse Eversourse Energy, the state’s largest well. produced by DPH as part of the state’s and serve on its advisory team which electric distribution utility. The report, DPH’s Adverse Event Quality in Health Care program, which developed a mission statement that This project was initiated by outgoing Reporting document, covers all adverse was developed to measure the clini- guides the Coffeehouse in all aspects First Selectman Maureen Nicholson events reported in 2014. An adverse cal performance of health care facili- of planning, programming and opera- after exploring solar options for over event is a reportable incident that ties and to develop systems for those tions: “The Veterans Coffeehouse will... a year. Pomfret would benefit by an caused harm to a patient, such as bed facilities to share best practices. To provide a comfortable location for vet- annual income stream in the form of sores, falls, perforations or errors occur- learn more about the Quality in Health erans—both men and women of any age land lease payments and tax revenue ring during surgery, and other events. Care program and the Adverse Event — to meet, socialize, communicate and on the solar panels. The land to be DPH releases this report annually. Reporting document, visit www.ct.gov/ provide and discuss supported informa- utilized would be cleared (with the pro- Hospitals and outpatient surgi- dph. To learn more about Day Kimball tion regarding veterans benefits and ceeds going to the town) and the pan- cal facilities are required to report Hospital, visit www.daykimball.org. services through state and federal agen- els installed. The Murdock property adverse events to DPH using the cies and programs.” has been the subject of discussion and National Quality Forum list of Serious With seven months of operation study for several decades by Pomfret’s Reportable Events in Healthcare, plus under its belt, the Veterans Coffeehouse Economic Planning and Development additional events as defined by DPH. Blumenthal to visit Veterans hosted by TVCCA’s RSVP program in Commission but no viable uses have According to DPH, items on the list Killingly has become a “go-to” desti- ever been proposed. Pomfret would be are of concern to both the public and Coffeehouse to present WWII nation for military veterans in north- the first municipality to take advantage healthcare professionals, are clearly east Connecticut and has produced a of this new program. By releasing the identifiable and measurable, and are medals number of outcomes promoting healthy RFP at this time the town is in a very often, though not always, preventable. futures for aging veterans and their fam- advantageous position. The 188 acre “This is a significant achievement,” KILLINGLY — U.S. Sen. Richard ilies. It is hosted by TVCCA’s RSVP pro- Murdock property has two easements said DKH Chief Medical Officer and Blumenthal will visit the RSVP gram at Killingly Community Center, and wetlands that cannot be used, but VP, Medical Affairs and Quality Dr. Veterans Coffeehouse on Nov. 24 to 185 Broad St., Killingly (Danielson). The the ultimate configuration would be John Graham. “It speaks not only to the present World War II medals to veteran Coffeehouse has drawn hundreds of vet- determined by the successful bidder. skill and expertise of our physicians Fred Carlage, of Woodstock. erans and their spouses to its programs The site is in a good location to tie into and entire staff, but to our collective Carlage, who turns 99 this week, on the second and fourth Tuesday the 3 phase power line on Route 101 as dedication to continual process and per- served in the Army-Air Corps from mornings monthly. Evening hours on well as a substation in Brooklyn. The formance improvement.” 1941-45 and flew 47 combat missions the second Tuesday of each month were project would not be visible from the Dr. Graham noted that such reports as a First Lieutenant/Navigator on added in October. road and does not encumber extensive are just a snapshot of one particu- B-24 Liberators in the Pacific Theatre. RSVP is supported by funds received areas of prime agricultural soils. The lar period in time and that vigilance Based in Australia, Carlage navigated from the Corporation for National and successful bidder would design, install, around quality and safety procedures bombing runs throughout the south- Community Service. and maintain a solar array and sell the and processes must always remain a west Pacific to disrupt Japanese ship- power back to Eversourse. A 30-year constant priority. ping and destroy land-based military lease would be negotiated and signed “Of course ensuring the quality facilities. As flight navigator, he was in RFP advertised for large-scale with the town. After the term of the of care we provide is always at the charge of bombing runs (3-6 planes) that lease the panels could be removed and forefront of all our efforts and we will generally lasted 15 hours or longer. solar project the land returned to the town, unless an always continue to look for ways to He was part of the battles and additional contract is negotiated. improve. This latest achievement rep- campaigns for New Guinea and the POMFRET — The Town of Pomfret Nicholson worked with Attorney resents that concerted effort on the part Bismarck Archipelago and led a bomb- has released a request for propos- Paul Michaud of Murtha Cullina LLP, of everyone on our hospital staff in what ing of Borneo that demoralized Japan at al (RFP) inviting solar companies to a Hartford/Boston based law firm. is a continuous and ongoing process of the time. The two medals being awarded submit land lease price proposals to Attorney Michaud has a comprehen- quality monitoring and improvement,” by Sen. Blumenthal are the World War engineer, design, construct, finance, sive and integrated Renewable Energy Dr. Graham said. II Victory Medal and the WWII Lapel and own a large grid-connected solar and Microgrid Practice offering signif- DKH President and CEO Robert Button. Carlage previously received the array on town-owned land for submis- icant expertise with the transactional, Smanik also praised the hospital’s phy- Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with two sion into Connecticut’s upcoming State energy and environmental regulato- sicians and staff for the achievement. Oak Leaf Clusters. renewable procurement. ry, real estate corporate, finance, and In a memo to the entire organization This will be Sen. Blumenthal’s first The town-owned property consists legislative policy aspects of renewable Smanik wrote, “Your commitment to visit to the Veterans Coffeehouse. The of an approximately 178-acre tract of energy, community solar and microg- hold yourselves and each other to the ceremony is scheduled to get under- land (known as the Murdock property) rid power generation. Murtha Cullina highest standards so that together we way shortly after 9 a.m. The public is located at 434 Killingly Road/Route 101 and Attorney Michaud have worked may deliver the highest standard of invited. and an additional town-owned 10 acres with the Towns of Stafford, Woodstock, care for our patients is the centerpiece A native of Union, Carlage was dis- at 89 Searles Road for a total of 188 Putnam, Avon, Woodbridge, to name of our services. Everyone in the Day charged from the Army-Air Corps in acres. The Town of Pomfret’s current a few, as well as numerous out-of-state Kimball family should take a moment July 1945. He attended Rhode Island zoning map designates the entire site projects in New England and the US. to celebrate this achievement and to College of Education, studying math- as Commercial/Business (CB) District. The projects range from combined wind recognize the important role that each ematics. He then worked for the State The anticipated State renewable pro- and solar PV developments, to biomass, and every one of us plays in providing of Connecticut and retired as an OSHA curement, which will be administered water treatment, geothermal wells and high quality care to the community. inspector. He was married for 50 years, by the Connecticut Department of wind farms. LEGALS TOWN OF THOMPSON NOTICE TO CREDITORS LLC to alter inland wetlands and water- TOWN OF THOMPSON PLANNING AND ZONING ESTATE OF Jean L. Fairfield courses and perform work in upland ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS COMMISSION (15-00418) review areas for the construction of LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the a driveway on property identified in The Town of Thompson Zoning Board The Town of Thompson Planning and Court of Probate, District of Northeast the Thompson Tax Assessor’s records of Appeals, at its November 9, 2015 Zoning Commission will hold pub- Probate District, by decree dated No- as 0 New Rd. (Assessor’s Map 154, meeting, rendered the following deci- lic hearings on November 23, 2015 vember 9, 2015, ordered that all claims Block 3, Lot 2A, previously identified in sions: beginning at 7PM in the Merrill Seney must be presented to the fiduciary at the Tax Assessor’s records as “Starr Variance 15-13: Jolanta T. Bugajski, Room, Thompson Town Hall, 815 the address below. Failure to prompt- Road To Rhode IslandState Line”, Applicant and Owner of Record. Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, ly present any such claim may result Map 154, Block 3, Lot 7A). A copy of For property at 36 Watson Rd. Map CT for the following: in the loss of rights to recover on such the application is available for review 15/Block 72/Lot 37C/Zone R40. Application 15-27: Jared Meehan, claim. at the Thompson Town Clerk’s Office, Requesting variance because site Applicant and Owner of Record. For Brenda Duquette, Clerk Thompson Town Hall, 815 Riverside development plan is showing 2.4 inch property at 0 Hill Rd. Map 128/Block The fiduciary is: Drive, Thompson. At this hearing oral deficiency of the existing foundation. 14/Lot 2/Zone R-40. Subdivision Gabrielle Labonte, Esq., testimony will be heard and written Approved. application for 4 proposed lots and 214B Providence Road, PO Box 709, testimony will be read. Variance 15-14: Samantha Weiss, 16.9 total acres. Brooklyn, CT 06234 Francesca Morano, Chair Applicant. Samantha and Tammy Application 15-29: TWPCA, Applicant. November 20, 2015 November 20, 2015 Weiss, Owners of Record. For prop- Town of Thompson, Owner of Record. November 27, 2015 erty at 125 Stawicki Rd. Map 99/Block For property at 40 Riverside Dr. Map NOTICE TO CREDITORS 43/Lot 29M/Zone RA-80. Variance 69/Block 55/Lot 2/Zone RA-80. Special ESTATE OF Normand Chatelle, AKA PROPERTY AUCTION requested regarding Article IX, Section Permit application for construction of a Joseph Normand Chatelle (15-00438) The tax collector of the Town of Thomp- 11. Approved. chemical storage and feed system and The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the son has levied upon 366 Thompson Respectfully submitted, related improvements required to meet Court of Probate, District of Northeast Road in Thompson owned by the Es- Daniel Roy, Chairman new effluent phosphorous limits. Probate District, by decree dated No- tate of Edward W. Micek and Andrea November 20, 2015 Files are available to review in the vember 9, 2015, ordered that all claims Micek Holt and slated it for public auc- Planning & Development Office, 2nd must be presented to the fiduciaries at tion to satisfy delinquent taxes and NOTICE TO CREDITORS floor, Town Hall. the address below. Failure to prompt- charges. This property will be auc- ESTATE OF Maxie Dee Glockzin At these hearings, interested parties ly present any such claim may result tioned in “as is” condition at 12:00 p.m. (15-00420) may appear and be heard, and written in the loss of rights to recover on such on December 10, 2015 at the Thomp- The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of testimony received. claim. son Town Hall at 815 Riverside Drive the Court of Probate, District of North- Respectfully submitted, Brenda Duquette, Clerk in North Grosvenordale. Bidders must east Probate District, by decree dated Greg Lee, Chairman The fiduciaries are: present $5,000 in cash or certified November 16, 2015, ordered that all November 13, 2015 Joanne Eichner check payable to “Pullman & Comley, claims must be presented to the fidu- November 20, 2015 c/o William H. St. Onge, Esq., Trustee” on the day of the sale, and the ciary at the address below. Failure to St. Onge & Brouillard, winning bidder must pay the balance of promptly present any such claim may NOTICE TO CREDITORS PO Box 550, Putnam CT 06260 the sale price within 5 days or forfeit result in the loss of rights to recover on ESTATE OF Richard A Booth(15-00437) Loretta Chatelle that deposit. Absent a redemption, the such claim. The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the c/o William H. St. Onge, Esq., purchaser will take title “free and clear” Brenda Duquette, Clerk Court of Probate, District of Northeast St. Onge & Brouillard, six months after the auction except The fiduciary is: Probate District, by decree dated No- PO Box 550, Putnam CT 06260 for certain encumbrances. Details at Dawn A Cochrane vember 9, 2015, ordered that all claims November 20, 2015 www.cttaxsales.com. c/o James K. Kelley, Esq., must be presented to the fiduciary at November 20, 2015 33 Broad Street, the address below. Failure to prompt- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Danielson, CT 06239 ly present any such claim may result THOMPSON INLAND WETLANDS November 20, 2015 in the loss of rights to recover on such COMMISSION claim. The Thompson Inland Wetlands Brenda Duquette, Clerk Commission will hold a public hearing The fiduciary is: on December 2, 2015 at 7 PM in the Janet E. Booth Thompson Library Meeting Room, 934 c/o James K. Kelley, Esq., Riverside Drive (Route 12), Thompson 33 Broad Street, Danielson, CT 06239 to consider Permit Application # November 20, 2015 IWA15025 by River Junction Estates, B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 20, 2015 Villager Newspapers COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT “Shining a light on community events” November 21, Sat. 10am-5pm $6, Bake Sale and Tea Cup Auction $20 pp at the door or at: Quinebaug on practice, copy/paste/upload your Game Day” for children ages 6-12. and Sunday, November 22, 11- 4 Ongoing Throughout the Evening. Valley Vet Hospital, GriLiquors, resume, avoid pitfalls, improve your Games, food and fun for the kids while Please join us at Friends of Assisi, 77 Silent Auction Begins 5:30, Live Moxie’s Hair Salon or call 860-317- job search. Must have valid email / parents go shopping, lunch and snacks Water St. – we are busily preparing Auction Begins 6:15 Contact: Amy 1720. Entertainment by Al Mathieu, basic computer skills. Call (860) 412- included! Admission is $15/child, for our 25th annual Thanksgiving Ayer or Sharon Kozey, auction@ snacks, raffle and silent auction. 7000 to register for this FREE 3-Hour everyone welcome. Pre-registration Distribution. Also on Monday- Nov. eastfordct.org “How To Apply Online” workshop at requested. Call 860-974-1122 to 23 3-7pm @ St. James gym Wish List: November 21, Sat., 9am-2pm the Danielson American Job Center. register or Email: wt4hcampdir@ Apples, squash, broth, quick bread November 21, Sat., 9am-12pm Holiday Craft and Bake Sale at earthlink.net. mixes, nuts, pie filling, rolls, monetary The Quinebaug Valley Senior Center, Emanuel Lutheran Church, 83 Main November 25, Wed., 5-6:30pm donations and grocery store cards. So. Main St., Brooklyn will be having Street, North Grosvenordale. Lots of Free Community Meal at Thompson November 27, Fri., 1-5pm 860-774-2310 their annual Christmas Sale. There will unique gift ideas from our members Congregational Church, 347 Thompson Giving Made Easy! Collecting be Christmas items, white elephant and from outside crafters. Be sure to Road, Thompson. (Corner of Rtes. Non-Perishable Food & Toys for November 21, 8 am – 2 pm tables, bountiful baskets, and treasures check out our special them gift baskets! 193 and 200). Bring your friends and the TEEG Giving Tree. Enjoy Annual Holiday Craft Fair at galore. Refreshments available. Too Also, fresh and frozen pies! Luncheon neighbors! Last Wednesday of every refreshments, treats, warm fire, Canterbury Community Center, many items to list everything. Come see from 11am-1pm. month. & holiday music. A list of toys 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury. for yourself. This is a major fundraiser that children have asked for can “Benefits local people fighting cancer” for the center November 22, Sun., 2pm-6pm November 26, Thurs., 12pm - 3pm be found at: www.thefoxhearth. 30 tables of gifts to choose from. The annual Knights of Columbus Putnam Lodge of Elks, Free com The Fox Hearth, 14 Fox Rd., Sponsored by Paddle for a Cure November 21, Sat., 9am-4pm Council 2087 Turkey Shoot at the Thanksgiving Dinner for Veterans, Putnam. Greek Pastry Bake Sale. All home- Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, Elderly, Homeless and those who November 21, Sat., 10-11am made Greek pastries just in time for the North Grosvenordale. Twenty turkeys are alone for the Holiday. Elks Grove November 27, Fri., 6:30pm Children’s Program: Paper Plate Thanksgiving holiday at Holy Trinity and 20 hams will be raffled, along with Banquet Facility, 64 Edmond Street, Everyone is invited to join the Knights Clock Cake come an see just what it Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Water St., a gift basket containing a turkey and Putnam. If you are housebound, of Columbus at a special Our Lady of is and make your own. Please sign Danielson (across the street from the fixings. 860-923-2967, council2087@ accommodations can be made. Please Guadalupe Silver Rose Rosary and up on web site or call the library. Danielson post office) att.net. RSVP by November 22nd to 860-928- Mass for Life, at St. Joseph’s Church, Aldrich Free Public Library, 860-564- 3901. 12 Main Street, North Grosvenordale. 8760, 299 Main St, Moosup. www. November 21 & 22 8:30-3:30 November 24, Tues., 7pm For information, please call Edward aldrichlibrary.org Connecticut State Police Annual National Assn. Of Mental Illness will be November 26, 12:30 Therrien, at (860) 315-2832. Thanksgiving Food Drive at Stop & hosting a monthly meeting in the library No plans for Thanksgiving? All November 21, Sat., 8am-1pm Shop in Dayville & Putnam, Price of the Woodstock Congregational are welcome to join us for the 24th VENDORS WANTED: The American There will be a Christmas Wonderland Chopper in Putnam, Aldi in Dayville, Church, Rt. 169, Woodstock. Dedicated Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Legion Post 67 in Grosvenordale is Bazaar at Sacred Heart Church, Better Val-U in Canterbury & Plainfield. to improving the lives of individuals the Quinebaug Vol. Fire Department seeking Crafters, Vendors, Artisans, Rte.205, Wauregan. Many crafters, Nonperishable food, turkeys, gift cards, and families affected by depression, For reservations call: 860-923-9227 Home Party Hosts for: Holiday Gift raffle, Free coffee. Public invited. etc. All donations appreciated! schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD, or 860-935-5613, by November 23. Fair, Sunday December 6, 10am – 4pm, panic disorder, PTSD, and bordelrine Reservations required Transportation is Oscar W Swanson Post 6, American November 21, Sat., 5:00-6:30 November 21, Sat., 6pm-8:30pm personality disorder. Leaders are Bill available. Legion, Route 200, Grosvenordale, Auction to Fund the 8th Grade Pet Pals Northeast’s beer and wine & Terri Pearsall. Call 860-917-1987 for information Washington D.C. Trip, at Eastford tasting event fundraiser at the November 27, Fri., 8am-3pm Elementary School, 12 Westford Connecticut National Golf Course, 136 November 24, Tues., 1-4pm The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Road, Eastford. Pasta Dinner for Chase Rd., Putnam. 21+ event. Tickets Crush online job applications! Hands- is offering a “Black Friday Camper
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Local Events, Arts, and HERE & THERE Entertainment Listings SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Save $1.00 off one admission ONGOING JOE MACEY & with online coupon HEATHER RALSTON STURBRIDGE HOST HOTEL AMERICAN LEGION MEAT 9:00 p.m. AND CONFERENCE RAFFLE Duo playing country & popular hits CENTER Every Saturday 12:30 p.m. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 308 LAKESIDE 366 Main St., Sturbridge, MA 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA FRIDAY NIGHT 308 East Main St. HEXMARK TAVERN East Brookfield, MA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM AT SALEM CROSS INN 774-449-8333 MY BETTER HALF Every Sunday, 3:00 – 260 West Main St., West 9:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Brookfield, MA Sons of the American Brett and Lisa are back playing CADY’S TAVERN 508-867-2345 Legion blues, folk and classic hits 2168 Putnam Pike, www.salemcrossinn.com Post 138 presents 308 LAKESIDE Chepachet, RI HOLIDAY CRAFT 308 East Main St. 401-568-4102 Every Thursday is AND VENDOR SHOW East Brookfield, MA CHICKEN NIGHT 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 774-449-8333 TRIVIA NIGHT 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. AMERICAN LEGION Wednesdays Family style baked chicken POST 138 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. with fries, pasta & marinara sauce, 175 Main St., PICTURES WITH SANTA HILLCREST salad and rolls Spencer, MA 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. COUNTRY CLUB Adults: $11.75 Children and pets welcome! 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA Children under 10: $6.75 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 KLEM’S 508-892-9822 AMERICAN LEGION TURKEY/MEAT RAFFLE 117 West main St. TUTTLE POST #279 1:00 p.m. start Spencer, MA WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA Refreshments, cash bar 508-885-2708 (Ext. Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. 508-832-2701 Door prize 104) CADY’S TAVERN All proceeds go to www.klemsonline.com 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) TRIVIA NIGHT Land and Building Chepachet, RI AT THE STOMPING Fund CHRISTMAS FAIR 401-568-41 02 GROUND 200 SPORTSMEN CLUB 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. 184 Sutton Rd., Webster, MA Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. KARAOKE 132 Main St., Putnam, CT Baked goods, crafts, jewelry Every Friday and Saturday 860-928-7900 THANKSGVING WEEKEND Silent auction, Christmas trea- 8 p.m.-12 Also, live music NOVEMBER 27, 28, 29 sures In the Veterans Lounge five nights a week COUNTRY FOLK ART Nativity displays, plants, wreaths Public invited (Wed.-Sun.) CRAFT SHOW Cookie table coffee/pastries AMERICAN LEGION Friday: 11-6 Try our delicious homemade TUTTLE POST #279 HUGE MEAT RAFFLE Saturday: 10-5 apple pies 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA AUBURN SPORTSMEN CLUB Sunday: 10-4 CHARLTON CITY 508-832-2701 1st Friday of every month Admission $7 UNITED METHODIST except January Handstamp re-admits you CHURCH Early bird: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. all three days 74 Stafford St., Charlton, MA 1st table: 7:00 p.m. Free parking 50 Elm St., Auburn, MA Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, November 20, 2015 B9 HOLIDAY Five Tips For A Happier Holiday Season
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FOR SALE: GE 13” TV/VHS $50.00 sink black with black NUWAVE 2 Beds, 5 Drawer deep, 3 ft. wide combo- $20; high end fixtures $250 Wrought Iron 3piece Dresser, Desk with Large Antique picture 1 coffee & 2 end INDUCTION Brass drain in place Toddler bed $50, 12 place setting attached shelf, chair. Can frame Hollywood style 6 bulb asking $300.00 COOKTOP NEW 16 in. from end, Oak desk w/hutch, filing cabi- FRANCISCANWARE also be bunk beds with net & chair $100, $50.00 light fixture $100 (508)885-6831 centered “Desert Rose”, pieces or set $45 ladder. $400.00 between 10am-7pm $175 2 hutches $25 each, Portable Podium (508)764-8149 DVD player- $25. All in excellent (508)779-0595 $60.00 Air hockey table $25, (508)943-4850 condition! TAKAMINE 12 CALL CALL BLUE BIRD BOXES Dining Room Set (508)234-2819 2 oak bar stools $25 each, (774)452-3514 STRING 508-260-9163 Get your boxes ready Soild MapleTable, 5 Gold Framed Wall now for Early Spring! ELECTRIC/ Chairs and Hutch 30” round wooden table $25, Mirror 29x41”$50.00 Adult Power Wheel $5 Each Asking MOVING SALE ACOUSTIC GUITAR Woodstock Chair Asking $275.00 Black metal queen bed $25, Photos upon request Furniture, washer and (860)481-9003 Very good condition $2000.00 Cash Gossip bench $50, Call (508)892-1679 dryer, misc. household w/hard shell case $325 or China Dinner Set HUSQVARNA items. Tools, and lawn Fender Stratocaster 8 NFL SIlver SUPER teristohlberg Golf Clubs 8 piece place setting Wash stand w/pitcher, bowl LAWN TRACTOR and garden items. Mexican made BOWL COINS @yahoo.com white background $35 Men’s Wilson set $50 Call JIM blue/white excellent Women’s Nancy Lopez set $50 YTH24V48LS, 24hrs, Brand $1000.00 Boots, Harley Davidson w/pink roses (508)769-8107 condition $350 or BO $50.00 Craftsman Twin V New, 24hp Briggs, Hydro, glass tank for reptiles 30”Hgt x Old Black leather Air Compressor $50, Fabricated Deck, (508)789-0864 7-ft Slate pool table 12”width x19 1/2” depth $10 Comic Books numbers size 8 Med ladies New in Box Bagger/Blower, 48in Deck. NASCAR Water cooler $15, accessories $200 774-272-0821 1s, 2s $100/OBO Electric Guitar $3400.00 Die-Cast Models 2 youth bikes $30 each, They’re Back! Batman Lamp & Clock $50 2 Dorm refrigerators Tires and Rims 5 of ea. Wilsons black leather (508)347-3775 $5 And Up! $1500.00 Sit & Stand LX stroller $30, + Microwaves $90 Each biker jacket w/ frindge, Amp $50/$75 BRAND NEW SHIPMENT! Call (508)885-6977 size M $150/OBO $50 Denon AV surround Blessings Farm (508)832-3029 ITEMS FOR SALE (860)455-9918 Fax machine receiver $250, 860-923-2169 Sofa & chair 50 H Foote Road BOWRIDR $20 antique wood trim $500. Charlton Tool Sheds Velodyne subwoofer $200, Good Year Angle Iron Cutter 1988 18 Ft (508)826-9237 (508)248-1411 Made of Texture 1-11 For Shelving Inboard/outboard,V6 2 Polk Audio LCI speakers radial tires Small antique rocker 8x8 $775 Electric Wheelchair $200 for both, & cane seat chair 4W296, HK Potter 2790 engine, interior re-done P235/75R15 New Queen PillowTop 8x10 $960 electric wheelchair/bed, Cherry sideboard ea Normally Sells For $700 Trailer seats 8-10 Polk Audio RTI Center Channel on aluminum rims taken Mattress 8x12 $1050 old stamps, albums, $75. $90 OBO $2750 comic books, old Speaker $150, off 1995 Chev. Blazer with Box Spring 8x16 $1375 in Original Plastic Delivered Built On-Site Call bedroom set, waterbed frame, Akai 4000DS Reel to Reel $50. 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