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WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Vol. XI, No. 20 Mailed free to requesting homes in Eastford, Pomfret & Woodstock Complimentary to homes by request (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] Friday, March 2, 2018 These students are making the cut BY OLIVIA RICHMAN Once a month, the stu- of charge, which they NEWS STAFF WRITER dents head over to Maple also do for the Access Courts across the street Community Shelter, who DANIELSON — The and provide a free service come in once a month. hair dressing and barber for the people who live “It makes me feel really department at Ellis Tech there, including many good,” said senior Emily is always looking for new elderly clients. This past Carignan. “They don’t ways to help out the com- fall they also went to a really get to go out and munity, one haircut at a veteran’s home and did get haircuts. It’s some- time. haircuts all day free thing they are normally not able to do. And we do Turn To CUT page A15 Olivia Richman photos Instructor Domenick Zipoli with his senior hairdressing and barber students. Flexer announces time’s up package DANIELSON — State Senator Mae Flexer (D-Danielson) and other members of the Senate Democratic Caucus last week declared that “time’s up” on the prob- lem of sexual harassment and sexual assault, as cau- cus members announced a legislative package that includes the largest over- haul in modern history of Connecticut’s sexual harassment laws. “With the Time’s Up and Me Too movements, we have seen cultur- al tides in our country are finally changing, Charlie Lentz photo and Connecticut must Courtesy photo strengthen its stand WOODSTOCK BATTLES against sexual harass- Mae Flexer, center, announces a time’s up legislative package last week in Hartford. ment and sexual assault,” their abusers, and people Nassar and Bill Cosby something women expe- KILLINGLY said Flexer. “This year are coming to understand could have avoided pun- rience far too frequent- I will be reintroducing the unique circumstanc- ishment. The time for a ly. Harassment in the legislation to extend the WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy’s Ciri es of these crimes can change in this law is long workplace is especially statute of limitations for keep victims from com- overdue.” Miller goes up for a shot against Killingly High sexual assault cases. As ing forward right away. “Sexual harassment is Turn To FLEXER page A4 on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the first round of the we have seen in many Class L state tournament. Woodstock topped Connecticut has one of of the high-profile sexual the most restrictive stat- Killingly 54-31 and advanced to play host to assault cases being tried Bacon Academy in a second round game on utes of limitations in the around the country, it country, under which TYING THE KNOT Friday, March. 2. Story on page B-1 of today’s often takes years for sexu- sports section. sexual abusers like al assault victims to come Harvey Weinstein, Larry forward and confront Courtesy photo State Representative Anne Dauphinais stands alongside Nick Glomb, a member of the IDD community, and State Rep. Robin Green during the fifth annual Family Hearing Day. Dauphinais takes part in Family Hearing Day Olivia Richman photo HARTFORD — State Rep. Ann Dauphinais (44th District-Killingly) joined her fellow colleagues and mem- THOMPSON — Tess Person and Jacob Knight bers of the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Caucus as part of Family Hearing Day on Feb. 23. (pictured) are planning on getting married in The event now in its fifth year is designed to not only provide lawmakers with the opportunity to hear first- June. The couple attended a wedding expo on hand from members of the IDD community but also the challenges and comments their care givers, parents Sunday, Feb. 25, at Raceway Golf Club. and advocates face from across the state. A2 • Friday, March 2, 2018 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Diary of Anne Frank at Killingly High BY OLIVIA RICHMAN students have already NEWS STAFF WRITER researched various parts of the world where sim- DAYVILLE — An historical drama ilar events are current- with a powerful message is presented ly happening. Opening by the Killingly High School drama their minds to what’s department with “The Diary of Anne going on in the world. Frank” on Friday and Saturday, March Their willingness 2 and 3, at 7 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on to learn and under- Sunday, March 4. stand hasn’t only been “We both certainly feel – like many eye-opening for Nadeau, people do – that the historical com- but a brilliant way to ponent is important,” said the play’s bring Anne Frank’s producer, and English teacher, Jen diary onto the stage in Nadeau. “Especially with the events an accurate and power- going on around us. It’s important to ful way. look back at history to see how people “This is a different have been treated. To be aware of how play than we’ve ever people need to be treated, how they done. This is the first should be treated. We look at this as an play we’ve done where awareness piece.” we are dedicated to real And the students have quickly people. We have an embraced the powerful message carried expectation that we may within the story. Independently, the have a Holocaust survi- vor in the audience. And that makes a real differ- ence to the kids. This is a piece of history they’re Jen Nadeau photo portraying. And they’re The cast practicing during an after-school rehearsal. concentrating more on being accurate than they dents will be portraying that powerful, all become involved in putting on this ever have, and really staying true to raw writing on stage. production. the people they’re portraying,” said They’re a passionate and dedicated “I really do enjoy working with the Nadeau. cast who has been working “very, very students,” said Nadeau. “And the direc- The students have also become very hard.” tor, Bill Corriveau, and I work extreme- attached to Anne Frank herself. They’ve In fact, the students are all from an ly well together. It has just been won- grown to care for her, said Nadeau, after-school theater program. So all derful to work with him, and see the more than they thought they would, of their rehearsals and everything kids grow and develop. That’s what which has been “great to see.” Anne they work on is after school. But that keeps us coming back.” Frank was extremely independent and hasn’t stopped the school from getting open with her emotions, said Nadeau. involved. The art department, theater Olivia Richman may be reached at The students now admire her brute arts department, technology depart- (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 or by e-mail at honesty and the way she expresses her ment and video tech department have [email protected] feelings. “That certainly comes through in her writing,” said Nadeau. And now the stu- Full Service Pharmacy • Most Insurance Free Pick Up Plans Accepted • FREE Customized Medication Packaging • FREE and EASY Transfers Free Delivery Support your local business! 860.774.0050 77 Wescott Rd. - Danielson CT 06239 www.danielsonpharmacy.com Charlie Lentz photo We want your PUTNAM ADVANCES IN STATE TOURNEY PUTNAM — Putnam High’s Molly McKeon drives to the hoop against pet pictures! Windsor Locks on Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the first round of the Class S state tour- nament. Putnam won 41-25 and will play host to Lyman Memorial in a second round game on Friday, March 2. Story on page B-3 of today’s sports section. Funny or cute, send them to us and we’ll put them in the Villager! 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