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Bradley Playhouse More than 130 honors gather at Pomfret vigil

Cris Cadiz — Courtesy Wendell Davis During a vigil in Pomfret on June 5, a 30-foot sign showed the names of BY REBECCA RAMSEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER 75 unarmed black victims of police in the United States.

PUTNAM — Some BY CAROL DAVIDGE laughs are unforgettable. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Their memory sticks with us, and can be heard in our POMFRET — On June 5 at 5 minds again and again. p.m., more than 130 people of Wendell R. Davis, Sr. had all ages from around north- one of those laughs. eastern Connecticut spread According to Monique out along Route 169 and Route Maldonado, business 97 by the Pomfret Green. They manager of the Bradley showed up in solidarity with Playhouse in Putnam, the mourners of George Floyd Davis’s laugh was “soul- and others who have died at the ful” and “contagious.” Wendell Davis hands of police. The protest- Davis was born in Milo, ers also knelt for eight minutes Maine, in 1938. He grad- always could see him on and 46 seconds, the time that uated from Old Town the way out.” a policeman’s boot compressed Rebecca Surni Patenaude — Courtesy High School in 1956 and Davis had two specific Floyd’s neck while he pleaded Rori Mackenzie (left) and Louella the University of Maine seats that he always sat to be allowed to breathe. Flanagan (right) came to the vigil. in Orono in 1960. He also in when he came for a Most of the 130 people carried held an advanced degree show—D13 and A3—near signs and all wore masks and from Eastern Connecticut the front. His presence in maintained social distancing. A State University. After equal justice and treatment for the theater had a unique sign 30 feet long bore the names people of color in our country— serving in the army from effect on the actors. Upon of 75 unarmed black people 1961-1964, Davis moved to was affirmed by this gathering. hearing his large laugh, who have been killed by police. I am grateful that my friends Killingly, where he taught which carried all the way “The vigil or peaceful protest English at Killingly High and neighbors feel the same backstage, a wide smile in Pomfret was a last-minute, and are anxious for change,” School from 1966-1989. He would form on the faces of grassroots event organized later became a member of said Cris Cadiz of Pomfret. actors and crew members. by Quiet Corner Shouts! We Cadiz is Co-founder of The Bradley Playhouse in They were always happy wanted to show our grief over Putnam, where he became Quiet Corner Shouts! and the to see him in the audience. George Floyd’s unnecessary creator of the 30 foot sign. enthralled by the stage. Davis had a small his- death and for the hundreds of “He went to every sin- Another participant was Cheryl tory in stage performance other people of color who have Kapelner-Champ of Pomfret. gle comedy night we had and played in two shows suffered the same fate at the here at the Bradley. Every “When I was a very young at The Bradley Playhouse, hands of police in recent years. child, my father told me about single one,” said Scott in the ensemble of “Guys I was surprised that so many Higgins, Emcee, “always an encounter he’d had on his people came out. Our shared way home from college in could see him up front, Please Read DAVIS, page A7 sentiment—support of Black Lives Matter, and support for Please Read VIGIL, page A7 Renovations complete at Lofts at Cargill Falls

BY REBECCA RAMSEY decaying mill into a commer- startling halt in 2016. police described the shooting passed, and the case is still CONTRIBUTING WRITER cial and residential campus, On Aug. 22, Putnam police as an isolated incident, they considered open and active. complete with 82 residential officers responded to a call never released a conclusive Renshaw’s death is becoming PUTNAM—For decades, the units and nearly 30,000 square from the Cargill Falls Mill com- report on the shooting. The one of Putnam’s unsolved mys- six-acre lot at 52-58 Pomfret feet of commercial workspace. plex for a report of a shooting. Chief Medical Examiner’s teries. St., across from the Quinebaug Renshaw’s vision was huge. Entering the upstairs apart- Office said they have no record For years after his death, River, had sat abandoned, its The development he was plan- ment, police found 55-year-old of Renshaw in their system and Renshaw’s multi-million-dol- 14 mill buildings slowly decay- ning would double the size of Renshaw suffering from a gun- no formal cause and manner lar mill renovation was under- ing. Many saw the buildings, Putnam’s downtown footprint. shot wound to the head. He died for his death. Hayes, the for- standably put on hold. Rumors dating from the 1800’s to 1950’s, Little by little, Renshaw two days later at the UMass mer Putnam police chief who quickly spread that the Cargill as only reminders of past days, began to dismantle the mill Memorial Medical Center in oversaw the department the Falls Mill would be sold, but but Greg Renshaw saw them as and transform the buildings Worcester, Mass. night Renshaw was shot, called Renshaw’s business partner an opportunity. into a livable space for tenants. Information about the cause the case one of the oddest he’s Leeann Parker addressed In 2013, he began a ren- Progress was slow but steady of Renshaw’s death was never dealt with in his decades-long those rumors in a statement ovation effort to convert the until construction came to a released. Although the state career. Nearly four years have Please Read LOFTS, page ­A7

Photo Courtesy An early race at Thompson Speedway. Thompson Speedway celebrates 80 years in business

THOMPSON — The Thompson The concept for the raceway began Speedway Motorsports Park on East in 1938. On Sept. 21, a hurricane Thompson Road has recently passed swept through the farming commu- their 80th anniversary. This race- nity of Thompson, Connecticut. Dark way, which opened to the public on clouds billowed over the landscape, May 26, 1940, has a rich history in Connecticut. Please Read SPEEDWAY, page ­A7 A2 • Friday, June 12, 2020 Villager Newspapers QVCC Advanced Manufacturing program is up and running

DANIELSON — Quinebaug Valley Alliance (EAMA) and other manufac- Community College closed campus on turers. March 12 in response to the COVID-19 Mark Hill, interim president/ pandemic. Most QVCC classes were able CEO EWIB, congratulated the stu- to resume online the week of March 23, dents on their success, commenting but hands-on courses needing lab time “Congratulations to QVCC and the needed a different solution. Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative QVCC Director of Advanced (MPI) students for completing the Manufacturing, Steve LaPointe received Machine Operator training program! approval for a phase one re-opening of the Using on-line training and other cre- Advanced Manufacturing Technology ative options, they persevered in the Center (AMTC) by Connecticut State training program in spite of the COVID- Colleges and Universities President 19 pandemic. The students acquired Mark Ojakian in late May. Using CDC important skills which will help them guidelines, social distancing and safety in the job market in the future.” precautions, the first group of students On Monday, June 8, students who returned on June 2, and 12 students were enrolled in spring manufacturing were able to complete their short-term courses started back at the lab to fin- training in Introduction to Machine ish National Institute of Metalworking Operator Program they began March 3. Skills (NIMS) Credentials. Additional The Introduction to Machine Operator plans this summer include bringing Program, is a seven-week, 210 hour pro- Windham Early College Opportunity gram through the Eastern Connecticut (ECO) students to campus starting Manufacturing Pipeline, funded by the July 6. ECO is a collaboration between U.S. Department of Labor-Workforce QVCC and Windham High School, Innovation Fund in partnership with Willimantic, and provides a pathway the CT Department of Labor and the of courses taught at Windham High eager complete, as you can tell by their mally run for a total of 24 students, Eastern CT Workforce Investment School leading to a QVCC certificate in smiles (photo attached).” dividing them between on-ground in Board. This was the 21st Pipeline pro- Advanced Manufacturing. LaPointe also talked about the upcom- the classroom and in the lab. Students gram run at QVCC. The training sup- LaPointe stated, “It is great to get up ing fall semester, stating, “We will be who are interested in enrolling for fall ports the hiring demands for Electric and running again at the College. The running with half the capacity we nor- should not delay.” Boat, Eastern Advanced Manufacturing students in the Pipeline program were Day Kimball’s WIC program available for families affected by pandemic

PUTNAM — Day Kimball about half of all infants born rely on the program. pandemic, or who are strug- is a nonprofit community Healthcare’s (DKH) Women, in the United States. WIC helps “WIC’s role in helping to gling to provide healthy food healthcare system comprised Infants, and Children (WIC) low-income pregnant, postpar- improve food security and for their family during the cri- of Day Kimball Hospital, program is supporting many tum, and breastfeeding women, dietary quality, and to support sis, should contact DKH’s WIC Day Kimball Medical Group, newly eligible families due infants, and children up to age 5 overall health, is more import- program to determine if they Day Kimball Healthcare At to the economic impacts of achieve and maintain a healthy ant than ever because of the qualify to receive assistance. Home, and healthcare cen- the coronavirus disease 2019 lifestyle by providing healthy circumstances surrounding To support social distancing, ters in Danielson, Dayville, (COVID-19). foods and nutrition education; this public health crisis,” said DKH’s WIC program is enroll- Plainfield, and Putnam. Its ser- WIC is offered by the promoting breastfeeding and Kera Morissette, WIC Program ing new participants over the vice area includes Northeast Connecticut Department of supporting nursing mothers; Manager, Day Kimball phone. For more information Connecticut as well as near- Public Health and administered and providing healthcare and Healthcare. “This is true for or to determine eligibility, call by Massachusetts and Rhode locally throughout Northeast social-service referrals. families already on WIC and (860) 928-3660 or email Kera Island communities. Day Connecticut by DKH’s Family With the passage of the for the many people who are Morissette at kmorissette@ Kimball Healthcare’s compre- Advocacy Programs, which Families First Coronavirus newly eligible due to recent daykimball.org. hensive network offers more work to support and strength- Response Act on March 18 to job losses related to COVID-19. To learn more about Day than 1,000 staff including near- en families in the communities assist with the COVID-19 pub- We encourage these families to Kimball Healthcare’s WIC ly 300 associated, highly skilled it serves. lic health crisis, WIC received reach out to WIC to see if they Program visit www.daykim- physicians, surgeons and spe- WIC is one of the nation’s an increase in funding and might qualify for assistance ball.org/wic. cialists. Its Web site is www. largest federal nutrition pro- increased ability to provide during this time.” About Day Kimball daykimball.org. grams, serving approximately states with the flexibilities they Individuals who have lost Healthcare 6.3 million people, including need to support families that income due to the COVID-19 Day Kimball Healthcare

James Allen Nelson Police Logs 2020 of Woodstock, Connecticut Putnam police log PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department reported graduated his Senior Year the following arrests during the week of June 1-8. Jonathan Yater, age 39, of Dayville was arrested on June 1 for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief of High School from Hyde in the Third Degree. Kyle Brinkley, age 24, of Webster, Mass. was arrested on June 4 for Possession of a Controlled Substance and School in Bath, Maine. Possession of Paraphernalia. Carly Hetrick, age 47, of Woodstock was arrested on Class of 2020. June 8 for Violation of a Protective Order. Putnam police log James is the son of PUTNAM — The Putnam Police Department reported the following arrests during the week of June 1-8. Thomas and Traci Nelson Jonathan Yater, age 39, of Dayville was arrested on June 1 for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree. of Woodstock. Kyle Brinkley, age 24, of Webster, Mass. was arrested on June 4 for Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Paraphernalia. Carly Hetrick, age 47, of Woodstock was arrested on June 8 for Violation of a Protective Order.

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DUDLEY, Mass. — Many at Nichols College from named to the Dean’s List. Sophia Prouty, an Economics President’s List. hard-working students at Woodstock Valley, is named to Cara Mayhew, a Undecided major at Nichols College from Emily Faist, an Undecided Nichols College in Dudley, the Dean’s List. major at Nichols College from Thompson, is named to the major at Nichols College from Mass., have achieved Dean’s Benjamin Carbone, an Brooklyn, is named to the President’s List. Woodstock, is named to the List or President’s List honors Economics major at Nichols President’s List. Olivia Antonson, a Dean’s List. during the spring 2020 semes- College from Brooklyn, is Nicholas Elliott, an General Business major at About Nichols College ter. named to the President’s List. Accounting major at Nichols Nichols College from North Nichols College is a college of The Dean’s List and Nicole Durand, a General College from Thompson, is Grosvenordale, is named to the choice for business and leader- President’s List give recog- Business major at Nichols named to the Dean’s List. President’s List. ship education as a result of its nition to those students who College from Danielson, is Kendra Annis, an Accounting Jason Walker, a Sports distinctive career-focused and achieve high grades during a named to the Dean’s List. major at Nichols College from Management major at leadership-based approaches single semester. In order to be Jay Long, a General Business North Grosvenordale, is named Nichols College from North to learning, both in and out included on the Dean’s List, major at Nichols College from to the President’s List. Grosvenordale, is named to the of the classroom, and through a student must have a mini- Brooklyn, is named to the Shannon Gauthier, President’s List. impactful research and pro- mum grade point average of President’s List. an Accounting major at Grace Deneault, an fessional education. Students 3.5 for at least 12 undergradu- Abigail Teczar, a General Nichols College from North Undecided major at Nichols thrive in a learning and living ate credit-hours and must have Business major at Nichols Grosvenordale, is named to the College from Thompson, is environment that is support- received no grades below B- College from Rogers, is named President’s List. named to the President’s List. ed by an experiential business during the semester. Students to the Dean’s List. Nicholas Kolodziejczak, an Lucas Couture, a Human curriculum and a strong lib- whose semester grade point Michael Wetherell, a Human Accounting major at Nichols Resource Management major eral arts foundation aimed average is 3.85 or higher for Resource Management major College from Thompson, is at Nichols College from at transforming them into at least 12 undergraduate cred- at Nichols College from named to the President’s List. Woodstock, is named to the tomorrow’s leaders. Nichols it-hours and no grades below Brooklyn, is named to the Evan Ware, an Accounting President’s List. also offers master’s degrees in B- will receive President’s List Dean’s List. major at Nichols College from Christian Mayotte, an business, leadership, account- honors. Megan Vertefeuille, a North Grosvenordale, is named International Business major ing, and counterterrorism, as Dylan McMerriman an Marketing major at Nichols to the Dean’s List. at Nichols College from well as a range of certificate Accounting major at Nichols College from Dayville, is Maegan Roy, a Digital Woodstock, is named to the programs, to promote career College from Brooklyn, is named to the Dean’s List. & Social Media Marketing Dean’s List. advancement for today’s pro- named to the President’s List. Alexis Lapointe, an major at Nichols College from John Fox, a Finance major fessionals. Adam Sanderson a Corporate Undecided major at Nichols Thompson, is named to the at Nichols College from Finance & Investment major College from Brooklyn, is Dean’s List. Woodstock, is named to the Community supported milk donation helps families in need

BROOKLYN — On Wednesday morn- Efforts like the distribution which Cares Foundation. This donation and community funded donation efforts in ing, June 3, 1,550 gallons of milk were happened Wednesday morning not only distribution event wouldn’t have hap- the future. sent from the Guida’s Dairy facility in puts a nutritious food source in the pened without this community support. Windham County area organizations New Britain, owned and operated by hands of families in need, it helps secure “There’s definitely a need in our who received milk include: the dairy cooperative Dairy Farmers a market for dairy farmers’ milk. This Northeast communities, across the Brooklyn Public Schools of America, to the Brooklyn Middle donation event supplied a week’s worth state really, for food and milk,” stated Daily Bread (Putnam) School where area non-profits and local of milk to families in need in the greater dairy farmer Jon Hermonot, Fairholm Day Kimball Hospital service agencies picked up and distrib- Windham County area. Farm. “Being able to team-up with EASTCONN Educational Service uted their portion of the donated milk. While the milk is ultimately free for TEEG, this amazing local, non-profit, Center This donation effort was driven by the those families in need, there are still and with our local businesses who have First Congregational Woodstock dairy farm families of Connecticut who costs associated with processing, pack- sponsored, it just feels good. Those Killingly Schools recognize and embrace their role in sup- aging and delivering the milk. To cover of us who can give back, should do Project PIN porting their communities during both those costs, Jon Hermonot of Fairholm so. Helping families in need is a great Putnam Schools good and challenging times. Local dairy Farm in Woodstock reached out to area cause and hopefully we can continue to TEEG Youth farmers partnered with the Thompson businesses who donated more than do this.” Thompson Schools Ecumenical Empowerment Group $7,000 to cover costs. Dairy Farmers Hermonot, TEEG, and other dairy Woodstock Schools (TEEG) on this donation and distri- of America contributed $1,500 towards farm families of Connecticut hope to Hanfield & Franklin Food Pantries bution effort. TEEG brought to the that total amount through their DFA build upon this momentum with other table their partners which include local school districts, hospitals, community kitchens, and more. “What we did today was supply 1,550 gallons of milk to families with children in the Northeast corner of Connecticut, probably 50 gallons of that will go to seniors and single-person households, but other than that, it’s all going to children who need this nutrition,” explained Anne Miller, Executive Director, TEEG. “The need is deep and it’s wide, this will go very far towards helping people. And just knowing we may get to do this again is huge to us.” Food pantries across Connecticut, the region, and the nation have seen a tremendous increase in the numbers of individuals and families they’re serv- ing as states and communities have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Connecticut, 1 in 9 people struggles with hunger. That number is one in six for children.

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WORCESTER, Mass. — Assumption Matthew Mayotte of Danielson, Class a commitment to their academic pro- Students-whether on the Worcester has announced those students who have of 2020 grams.” campus or at the College’s Rome, Italy, been named to the College’s Dean’s List Samuel Roy of Thompson, Class of Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians campus-become engaged participants for the spring 2020 semester. Students 2023 of the Assumption in Worcester, Mass., in Assumption’s classic liberal arts edu- must achieve a grade point average of Assumption College is a Catholic liberal cation, exploring new ideas and making 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester “This semester, our students faced arts institution that offers undergradu- connections across disciplines. To pre- to be included on the prestigious list, unprecedented challenges due to the ate students 33 majors and 49 minors in pare for the workforce, students learn which is announced at the completion global pandemic,” said Francesco C. the liberal arts, sciences, business, and cutting-edge theory and best practices, of the fall and spring semesters. Local Cesareo, Ph.D., president of Assumption professional studies; as well as master’s conduct innovative research, and devel- students include: College. “Following a rapid transition and continuing education degrees and op excellent communication and criti- Jacques Bergeron of Woodstock, to remote learning, students adapted professional certificate programs-each cal-analysis skills. Assumption gradu- Class of 2021 to the new form of education deliv- through an educational experience that ates are also known for their thoughtful McKenna Gagnon of Pomfret Center, ery amid difficult circumstances. The is grounded in the rich Catholic intellec- citizenship and compassionate service Class of 2023 Assumption community is proud of tual tradition. The curriculum enables to their community. For more informa- Ellie Jellison of Pomfret Center, Class these students who, despite the distrac- students to gain a depth and breadth tion about Assumption College, please of 2023 tions of the COVID-19 situation, were of knowledge that leads to profession- visit www.assumption.edu. Taylor Kent of Brooklyn Class of 2022 able to remain focused and maintain al success and personal fulfillment. Spring 2020 graduates Samantha Roy graduates Announced at UA from Bowdoin College

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University summer outlook progresses, all spring BRUNSWICK, Maine Bowdoin will hold on educating leaders on the of Alabama awarded some 6,326 graduates are invited to participate in — During on online cel- campus next May for the coast of Maine since the degrees this spring. Among the gradu- the summer commencement events ebration of Bowdoin Class of 2020, but rather dawn of the American ates was Amanda Isbell of Danielson, scheduled for Friday, July 31, and College’s Class of 2020, the first act, a way to rec- republic. Founded in 1794, who received a Master of Library & Saturday, Aug. 1. held May 23, Bachelor of ognize the achievements Bowdoin is a highly selec- Information Studies. “We will also be recognizing the arts degrees were award- right now of an extraordi- tive college of approxi- The recent change to remote learning achievements of our spring 2020 grad- ed to approximately 473 nary group. mately 1,800 students of during this unprecedented time affected uating class through online and social students from 43 states, The program for this distinction from across the University’s plans for traditional media outlets to highlight our shared the District of Columbia, year’s celebration of the America and around the commencement activities. However, pride in them,” said UA President Puerto Rico, and 32 other Class of 2020 was put world. Bowdoin offers commencement is a milestone, and the Stuart Bell. “I look forward to congratu- countries and territories. together with ideas and Bachelor of Arts degrees University wants graduates to have the lating each student on stage very soon.” Samantha Roy, of preferences submitted by in more than 40 majors, opportunity to walk across the stage in With dozens of challenging aca- Stafford Springs, gradu- seniors. including interdisciplin- celebration of their success. Although demic programs, expert and world-re- ated with a major in neu- More about Bowdoin ary programs. A Bowdoin any plans are contingent on how the nowned faculty and numerous oppor- roscience and a minor in College’s Class of liberal arts education tunities for ser- visual arts. 2020 Celebration and residential life expe- vice and growth, The event was not a here: Bowdoin celebrates rience instill principled The University replacement for the tra- the class of 2020 leadership, lifelong learn- of Alabama is the ditional cap-and-gown About Bowdoin College ing, and service to the place where leg- Commencement that Bowdoin College has been common good. ends are made. UA offers its students a premier educa- tional, cultural and social expe- QCC releases rience with more than 200 under- graduate, grad- uate and profes- Dean and Merit Lists sional programs and gives students QCC releases Dean and Merit Lists Josh Martin, Director of Institutional the opportunity to WORCESTER, Mass. — Communications at 508-854-7513 or partner with facul- Quinsigamond Community College has [email protected]. ty performing cut- released its Spring 2020 semester Dean ting-edge research. and Merit Lists. A total of 578 students Dean’s List The University were named to the College’s Dean’s List Putnam: Hazel Glaude, Debonie of Alabama, the and 1035 students were named to the Thompson state’s oldest and Merit List. largest public Students named to the Dean’s List Merit List institution of high- must have a Quality Point Average Danielson: Trishia Craig er education, is a (QPA) of 3.5 or higher and have earned Dayville: Kristine Souza student-centered 12 or more credits in a given semester. North Grosvenordale: Kaelin research universi- Students named to the Merit List must Andersen ty that draws the have a QPA of 3.5 or higher and have Pomfret Center: Craig Fisk best and brightest earned 6 or more credits in a given Putnam: Christopher Rocca to an academic semester, but fewer than 12 credits. Woodstock: Wendy Bates, Dawnn community com- For more information, contact Williams mitted to provid- ing a premier undergraduate and graduate edu- Aidan McGannon cation. UA is dedi- cated to achieving excellence in schol- arship, collabora- named to Dean’s List at tion and intellec- tual engagement; providing public outreach and ser- Georgia Tech vice to the state of Alabama and the Aidan McGannon named to Dean’s of Technology is in the business of nation; and nur- List at Georgia Tech Creating the Next -- the next idea, the turing a campus ATLANTA, Ga. — Aidan McGannon next technology, and the next legion of environment that of Brooklyn made the Dean’s List for agile minds well equipped to imagine fosters collegiality, the Spring 2020 semester at the Georgia and engineer our future. More than respect and inclu- Institute of Technology. This designa- 36,000 undergraduate and graduate stu- sivity. tion is awarded to undergraduate stu- dents are enrolled, and Georgia Tech dents who have earned a 3.0 or higher is ranked in the nation’s top five pub- academic average for the semester. lic universities by U.S. News & World One of the nation’s leading research Report. For more information, visit gat- universities, the Georgia Institute ech.edu.

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On Sunday, June 7, the Thompson Democratic Town Committee held a Bake Sale. People were given the oppor- tunity to buy freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter balls made by Our Father’s Table or donate them to Thompson Fire Departments. Thompson Democratic Town Committee members Erica Groh and Jessica Bolte delivered the treats to all five fire departments in Thompson. Thank you to all the members from Thompson Fire Departments. You are greatly appreci- ated! Photos Courtesy

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talking. He told my father that his men to hide safely when was trying to talk. That family strong presence of area resi- VIGIL even though he was a scientist German bombs were coming story is the main reason I’ve dents coming together to show continued from page A1­­­ with a Ph.D., he couldn’t get a down on them. When he told gotten involved in local causes. their support for change and job because of the color of his me the story of the man on the As a member of the Greater the need to bear witness to the Brooklyn, N.Y. On the subway skin. My father was a strong train who was denied employ- Putnam Interfaith Council, we community. It is an impressive home to the Bronx that night, brave man, and served over in ment because of the color of learn about each other’s reli- sight to see the streets lined he sat next to a man of color, Germany during World War II. his skin, his eyes teared and gious beliefs and concerns and with those who believe the time and during the ride, they got to He even figured out a way for his throat choked up as he put together programs of peace is now and the place is every and justice such as United community, no matter the size, Nations Peace Day, to call for change. Standing up LOFTS the newsroom in 2017. “We’re Regional Manager for Konover learning to respect one for the rights of others inspires continued from page A1­­­ doing the demolition inside the Residential Corporation, move- another in our commu- hope: hope for our future and building, getting it prepped for ins for the Lofts at Cargill Falls nity, and helping to plan the future of our country.” she made in 2016. building walls and putting in Mill are being scheduled to start and participate in recent Quiet Corner Shouts! is a “I have no intention of selling new floors for 28 residential July 1. vigils and protests,” grassroots organization in the mill,” she said. “To the con- units in the first section of build- “Interest in Cargill Mills con- said Kapelner-Champ. northeastern Connecticut that trary, I continue to invest the ings.” tinues to be vast,” she said. “We Maureen Nicholson, First encourages civic engagement time and resources needed to get People who walked or drove have had 15 tours over the past Selectman in Pomfret for education, health care, the overall rehabilitation of the by the mill could hear rumbling week and have secured twen- and Co-founder of QCS, social justice and environmen- complex underway.” machinery, clanging bolts, and ty-seven units to date.” expressed her appreci- tal protection. For informa- True to her word, Parker took crashing boards. According to After such a long process, res- ation for the demonstra- tion, go to the Facebook page charge of the project and with Hayes Construction Company, idents of Putnam are glad to see tion, commenting “I am Quiet Corner Shouts Info. help from Haynes Construction the Lofts at Cargill Falls Mill the project finished. Family and very proud to see the Company, began to make prog- was one of the most difficult and friends of Renshaw hope that ress on completing the dream complicated projects they have people will remember Renshaw’s that Renshaw hadn’t gotten the ever done. vision and appreciate the hard chance to fulfill. Now, seven years and many work it took to transform an DAVIS were “There’s a Tear in my “We’re starting now,” Tim challenges later, the project is old mill into a beautiful apart- continued from page A1­­­ Beer,” sung by Bob Brandriff; Sheldon, project developer, told nearly complete. According ment complex overlooking the “Adalaide’s Lament,” per- to Paige Dinwoodie, the Quinebaug. and Dolls” and in their formed by Diane Pollard; second production of “The “Kids” sung by Marc Crucible.” Cerrone; and many more. “He loved the theater,” The event can be viewed on said Monique Maldonado. The Bradley Playhouse’s Although Maldonado knew Facebook page. Davis for only five years, she The Bradley Playhouse “could tell he had a special is currently closed because place for the Bradley in his of the coronavirus, but the heart and was passionate president Don Gibbs is hop- about the arts.” ing to reopen soon. Yet, even Wendell Davis passed after the playhouse reopens, away on May 24, at the age of performances will never be 81. To honor Davis’s unique the same without Wendell and exciting life, The Bradley Davis’s boisterous, soulful Playhouse hosted a Facebook laugh filling the auditorium. Live Virtual Variety Show “Wendell, we love you. We on June 6. During the live miss you,” said Jim Weagle, performance, members of the Davis’s friend of more than playhouse shared their mem- 50 years. “But there will ories of Davis and performed always be a seat for you in songs and skits to commemo- the front row of The Bradley rate his love for the theater. Playhouse.” Among the performances

two-mile version in the early 1960s that did not SPEEDWAY use any of the oval. Version 3, introduced in 1968, continued from page A1­­­ included re-designed turns from the original 1952 layout and updated viewing areas and paddocks. and heavy rain bore down on everything. The This version is still used today. storm, known as “Long Island Express” and the Over the years, the speedway has attracted Great New England Hurricane, devastated the some of racing’s biggest stars, including Pete landscape and destroyed everything in its path, Hamilton, Geoffrey Bodine, Greg Sacks, Ron including John Hoenig’s farm. Couchard, Steve Park, and many others. More In the aftermath, while others slowly rebuilt or recently, the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series relocated, John Hoenig had a better idea. He began National Champion, Ted Christopher, gained his to remove the downed trees and clear the land. He title from Thompson. Also, brought in a rock crusher, built a sawmill, and Richie Evans was inducted moved thousands of cubic yards of gravel. Slowly into the NASCAR hall of but surely, his dream of creating the nation’s first fame in 2012 and is a legend asphalt racetrack began to take shape. at Thompson to this day. Unlike other racetracks of the day which were Several additions have made from dirt, boards, or bricks and spanned been made to the track only a quarter of a mile or less, Hoenig’s track throughout the years. The was laid with asphalt, surrounded by high banks, biggest additions were the and reached five eighths of a mile. When its gates Raceway Golf Club, a course opened for the first time in 1940, the crowd was that boasts 18 holes of classic amazed by the size and design of the oval track. New England golf, and the Before long, word of this “Super Speedway” spread Raceway Restaurant, a bar across the country, giving Thompson the name and lounge to accommodate “Indianapolis of the East.” Fans from all over the racers and golfers. country came to see the “big track” as its racers The speedway is a piece tore around the high banks in midgets and other of history not only for open-wheel cars. When the track proved to be Thompson, but also for the too fast for the stock cars and jalopies of the day, United States. Dozens of Hoenig constructed a quarter-mile track inside the racers had their start on larger oval to accommodate these growing racing John Hoenig’s oval track— conditions. the first purpose-built road As the pinnacle of the early racetrack’s success, course and first asphalt high- the newly organized NASCAR Grand National cars banked oval in America. chose the racetrack for their event on Oct. 12, 1951. Eighty years have Drivers like Tim Flock, NASCAR Champion Herb passed since the Thompson Thomas, and Jim Reed led the Grand National line Speedway Motorsports Park up which also included the famous New England (TSMP) first opened, and the drivers Jerry Russo, Dave Humphrey, and Reino racetrack is just as sensa- Tulonen. At the end of the one-hundred-mile, 200- tional as it was then. Though lap event, Neil Cole drove his way to victory in the track is currently closed his 1950 Oldsmobile and collected one thousand because of the coronavirus, dollars. its owners Donald and D.R. Road racing was introduced to the speedway Hoenig are hoping to reopen in the 1940s. The newly begun Sports Car Club of soon with many more excit- America (SCCA) began holding time trials and ing events. contests that used the two ovals to create a mod- With its rich history and ified course. Seeing the potential, management 500 acres of rolling hills, constructed its first road course in the early 1950s the TSMP is sure to attract that also used part of the oval. The original one- many fans and racers for and-a-half-mile configuration is believed to have years to come. opened in 1952. The course was replaced with a

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I’ve never Committee shares the nation’s horror at the personal greed or racial supremacy, political seen so many photos of recent murder of George Floyd at the hands advantage or foreign meddling. We urge all baby birds, which are quite stand, divided of police, and we abhor the thread of racism citizens of Woodstock, as well as our elected remarkable, or watched my that has prevented our nation from fully real- political leaders, to speak out against individ- own and other people’s gar- izing the ideals set forth in its founding doc- ual and structural racism, and to work for the dens move from daffodils to uments. We -- like all true patriots -- support dignity and humanity of all our citizens. lilacs, to iris and peonies. June is a month of flowers. we fall the tens of tens of thousands of Americans Charles M. Super Flowers and nature keep who are exercising their First Amendment Chair our spirits up. rights to protest violence and to support the Woodstock Democratic Town equality of all peoples. Once, I visited the Boston Committee In the 6th century B.C., Aesop shared At the same time, we deplore the actions of Flower Exchange to buy a fable about the Lion and The Four materials for the centerpiec- Oxen. The story, if you have not heard es for our daughter’s wed- it, goes like this.... ding dinner. I went with A lion used to prowl around a field Why words matter Jackie and Ted, who are where four oxen dwelled. Several times, pros at getting around the he would try to eat them but whenev- To the Editor: about having to wear a mask and wanting a place and who are autho- er he approached the four oxen would A black NFL player (Colin Kaepernick) haircut during a global pandemic! rized to shop there. I was back their tales up to each other with took a knee during the national anthem to Yet when protestors took to the streets in awe of what I saw and their bodies pointed outward in differ- call attention to police brutality and racial after the most recent police murder of George wanted to ent directions. No matter what direction inequity. Rather than standing by the first Floyd, Trump tweeted that they were “thugs” buy every- the lion approached, he was met by amendment rights of Kaepernick and other and incited further violence by dredging up thing. There the horns of one of them and could do NFL players to peacefully protest the sys- a quote from the segregationist and white were bales nothing. Finally, the oxen began quar- tematic murder of black men in America, supremacist Miami police chief, Walter of lilacs and reling amongst themselves, and so each Mr. Trump chose to add fuel to the fire. With Headly: “When the looting starts, we start crates of peo- went off to a pasture of their own in a seething vitriol and hatred in his voice he shooting.” Apparently, property matters nies. Orchids separate corner of the field. Then the riled up his white supremacist base while more to white people than black lives. of every lion attacked them one by one and soon ordering the NFL owners to “fire the sons of During Trump’s campaign, he announced description made an end to all four. bitches!” Incapable of showing empathy or that he could shoot someone on the street spilled over the sides of Aesop’s moral to this tale has become leadership, Trump continued to divide rath- in Manhattan and get away with it. While NANCY WEISS one of the most well known sayings of er than unite the country, using racist innu- many of us rolled our eyes in dismay, red containers. our time, “United we stand, divided we endo in the guise of “patriotism.” It didn’t flags should have been raised throughout Roses in rain- fall.” President Abraham Lincoln par- take long for the Trump zombie followers the country as an alarm for what was to bows of color roted the sentiment in his acceptance to join his well-orchestrated fray, accusing come. During his campaign he suggest- looked like pillows of petals. speech, made in the year 1858: “A house the protesters and Black Lives Matter move- ed that gun rights supporters could take The atmosphere was intense divided against itself cannot stand.” ment of being unpatriotic and anti-police. action against Hillary Clinton if she were as buyers were in a hurry As of late, it seems the division Shortly there-after, a little girl in a classroom elected, insinuating they might assassinate to complete their purchases throughout the country and even in our informed her teacher that “blue lives matter her (https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/10/ and go to work, but the col- small communities has grown deeper. and black people wouldn’t be getting shot if us/politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton. lective scent and humidity What we noticed, however, is that most they weren’t doing something wrong.” html); His flagrant attacks on the media and of so many flowers made it well minded, kind, compassionate, intel- The words and actions of the President of Democrats led one rabid supporter to send feel like the healthiest place ligent people all want the same things. the United States should matter. They should pipe bombs to media outlets and Democrats on the planet. It seemed as To be happy and successful. The argu- not be taken lightly. After all, the rest of the in 2018; While turning a blind to the events in curative and restorative as ments ensue, when people have differ- world is watching us. I have never been Charlottesville during the “Unite the Right” an ancient hot spring or the ent ideas on how to reach such a state of more ashamed to be an American. Trump rally in 2018, Trump gave the green light top of a mountain. success in our government, and even in has failed to show true leadership during to far-right extremists to crawl out of the The heavy, almost sick- our own lives. When one person thinks every crisis we have faced since he occupied wormy wood of our racist history. Since ening scent of a Miss Kim we should reach A by doing X and Y, the Whitehouse. Rather than manning up then there have been mass killings in black lilac, reminds me of my and another thinks we should reach A for the sake of unity he chooses division at churches and Jewish Synagogues and an epi- old friend, Tilly. She was by doing Z, tempers flare. We want to every opportunity. His tweets have become demic of police brutality and murder against an avid gardener, a cliché remind you, that there is no reason to the secret code, giving a green light to white African Americans. term that seems to fit a cer- get heated when talking to a friend or supremacists and an over-militarized police Although he might stay on script when tain few. In my memory, she colleague. Getting heated at a stranger force to carry out the systemic oppres- pushed into a corner, Mr. Trump shows his discovered Miss Kim. The is even more inappropriate. It’s ok if sion and murders of African Americans, true colors at 3:00 in the morning with his lilac keeps its rounded form someone disagrees with you. Remain Hispanics and immigrants. And until recent- vitriolic tweets against liberals, the press, like an aging dowager, slow- calm. ly, no one in social media has had the guts to Democrats, refugees, immigrants and people ly expanding at the middle, What needs to unfold is the ability to hold the president accountable for his words of color. Perhaps it is just another example of and blooms later that the hear each other out with a listening ear. and actions. his inane showmanship, trying to rile up his standard bush. The scent is Where one person’s experience ends, How is it that an American president is base supporters. Perhaps the zombie base is strong, sneeze inducing, and another’s begins. Solutions always allowed to flagrantly incite violence and divi- gullible enough to believe the overt lies and nearly intoxicating. Bees appear in that middle area, where com- sion without any accountability? His divi- join lockstep, acting upon his words. But love it. Every yard should promises are made. sive words and actions are acts of treason. the rest of America deserves a true leader have one even if only to To be steadfast in your beliefs is History might in fact put Trump in the same who will unite rather than divide. Kudos to enjoy a hearty ah-choo! important, but it’s even more import- coffin as Benedict Arnold. His recent tweets Twitter for finally stepping up and holding My heart always melts at ant to exercise some flexibility, that is to “Liberate Michigan” and other states the so-called leader of the free world account- the sight of a pair of old-fash- where growth takes place. This is where insinuated that the white militia and protes- able for his words and lies. It’s too bad the ioned lilac bushes framing we can learn from someone who doesn’t tors who stormed the State office with assault Republican Party isn’t willing to do same. an antique home or, more think the same way we do. It does not rifles and other guns had a right to take #sensor Trump’s rhetoric of hate! poignantly, a cellar hole. make a person weak, when there is a over the government because their “second The lilacs remain long after mind shift. It makes them smart. amendment rights were under siege.” This Donna Dufresne the people and the houses We’re seeing a lot of arguing on social was a group of entitled white people whining Pomfret are gone. They survive like media, people publicly going back and the hearty souls who plant- forth and the thread never ends with ed them. any real change being made. If you Peonies, with their dis- want to have a meaningful, productive Racial justice in the quiet corner tinctive fragrance and conversation with someone online, take heavy, nodding heads are it to a private message, where the world To the Editor: countless others. We see racism when America another perfect flower for isn’t watching. In the public eye, we all For most of our lives, we have been proud denies and limits housing opportunities for our times. Once estab- can be defensive. and grateful to have grown up in a town as Black communities, denying Black Americans lished, they will last a hun- Now, there are extremists on both beautiful as Woodstock. A strong sense of com- loans at disproportionate rates and placing dred years or so. I’m not sides of any argument, in those cases, munity, events like the Woodstock Fair, and a essential services out of the reach of many a believer in many rules, there’s not much you can do. There are high quality education provided by Woodstock Black communities. Black patients in America but tearing out an old peony people who want to see things through Academy afforded us a strong foundation on often receive substandard medical care, and bed ought to be a felony. I one lens and one lens only. Fine, let which to build successful lives. Our pictur- Black women are more likely to die in child- like the white ones that get them. You will also see ignorance and esque upbringing has allowed us and many of birth than their white counterparts. Evidence sticky and filled with ants evil come flying out of the mouths of our fellow community members to feel insu- of racism is clear in America’s policing and nearly as much as the new those you never thought capable, fine lated from issues such as racism and police incarceration of Black individuals with more varieties that come in bril- let them. Remember that the majority brutality in a town with no local police force violence and at higher rates than their white liant colors and frilled blos- of the people in this country want to and crime rates well below the U.S. average. counterparts. In a town that, according to the soms. The scent of peonies unify. It comes down to common sense. However, our Quiet Corner community is far most recent census data, is 98.2 percent white, wafting through a church United we stand, divided we fall. That from immune to the effects of racism and the it is easy to feel sheltered from these events, filled with the expectations statement couldn’t ring truer. many shapes it takes. as they feel like the actions of bad people in far of a June wedding is just Be strong enough in character, where On May 25, a Black man named George Floyd away places. However, racism also lives right about perfect. you are a leader, whether in your own was killed after a white police officer, Derek here in the Quiet Corner. David Austin roses can community, at work or in your own Chauvin, used excessive and unnecessary force. Racism is asking the one Black student in raise anyone’s spirits. They family. Unity should always be the end After being accused of using a counterfeit $20 the classroom for the Black perspective on have the rosiest of rose aro- goal. Therefore, if you see someone that bill, Mr. Floyd did not resist arrest. However, “The Color Purple.” Racism is asking your mas and the silkiest pet- disagrees with you, and you want to Chauvin kneeled on Mr. Floyd’s neck, and Black friend if you can use the “n-word” when als. I have two, one named unify, have a conversation that will do despite Mr. Floyd’s repeated exclamations that you’re reciting a rap lyric. Racism is proudly Gertrude Jekyll, after the just that. he could not breathe, Chauvin remained in flying a Confederate flag as if it is a symbol of famous landscape garden- Sometimes simply saying, “Hey the that position for nearly nine minutes until Mr. country life, rather than a symbol of the fight to er. There is a charming country is really divided right now, how Floyd died. Since then, the country has been maintain a society in which Black Americans garden that she designed in can we start to unify on a small scale?” witnessing protests and waiting to see what were systematically bought, sold, abused, and Woodbury. If we ever set That question puts both people in a will come of this horrific act of violence. We are murdered. But, most importantly, racism is off on gardening trips again, position to come up with a solution that writing this letter to urge the Quiet Corner com- complacency and silence. Failure to actively I plan to stop. The David works for everyone. Then the domino munity to take action in response to the mur- fight against racism, racist actions, and sys- Austin roses can be bought effect takes hold. Then unity happens, der of George Floyd, and to provide potential temic oppression is to condone these systems many places and they make then change, then success. avenues for our community members to do so. and behaviors. When we refuse to speak up, we enduring friends in the gar- In the words of author Ken Blanchard, We also want to acknowledge that the following force the Black community to bear the effects of den. A cut glass vase filled “None of us is as smart, as all of us.” information has come from Black activists and racism by themselves, and to fight for change with a few stems can turn journalists, and that our intended audience is alone. any table into a banquet and white members of our community who have, in It is not enough to simply think “racism is make the world seem – rosi- the past, felt insulated from race-related issues. bad.” We must actively fight against racist er, of course. We do not intend to speak for the Black mem- behaviors and the systems that uphold insti- In our self-imposed bub- READING bers of our community or make assumptions tutional racism. People of color in our own ble, I am missing much of about their experiences. community and throughout our nation deserve what has always seemed so NEWSPAPERS Racism did not end with the passing of the our support. Fortunately, there are many steps important in life. By staying Civil Rights Act of 1964. Overt and system- that we in the Quiet Corner can take to fight in one spot, I watch nature ic racism are ever-present in our society, against racism. and connect remotely with IS A QUEST which culminates in intense violence against Acknowledge: Acknowledge to one’s self and people. There is no sense the Black community, such as the murders to others, “I am late to this fight. I want to be lamenting the changes. of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Philando They are here to stay like LIKE NO OTHER Turn To JUSTICE page ­­­A9 Castile, Freddie Gray, Trayvon Martin, and lilacs, peonies, sweet roses. V­ illager Newspapers Friday, June 12, 2020 • A9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We must hold our leaders to a higher standard Getting our country back on track

To the Editor: Sadly, our current President possess- To the Editor: didate and dumped Trump. Maybe then As a nation, we continue to find our- es none of these traits. It is embarrass- There seems to be an endless stream the American people would actually selves in desperate need of a leader who ing to watch him try to show empathy of letters from both Republicans and have a choice based on policies and real understands the complexities of issues or humility. It’s just not in his DNA. Democrats pointing fingers at each issues. But instead, they want to tor- that face our country around racism, His inability to control his need for con- other for everything that’s wrong with ture the country with four more years inequality, environment, and global stant affirmation of his self-pronounced our country. Our government is a mess, of this dangerous, incompetent, idiot involvement/cooperation, to name a yet unfounded intellect, prowess, and there’s no disputing that, but both polit- living in the White House. few. While understanding is necessary, accomplishments is evidence of his ego- ical parties share the blame in my view. Looking toward the future, how do it is not sufficient. mania and narcissistic personality. His “Government by the people, for the we get our great country back on track? For an individual to have the capaci- ruthless attacks on those who challenge people” — really? Seems more like “ First, strict term limits for all members ty to lead, that person must also possess him are not just childish, but danger- Government by politicians for politi- of Congress — no one should grow old an inherent character that values dis- ous as they encourage further discord cians.” and die there. Second, get rid of all the course, deep analysis, and the wisdom and often promote falsehoods. Absent I don’t see any obvious “Good guys” “Big Money” influence in Washington. that a broad historical perspective pro- from Trump’s meager repertoire of and “Bad guys” in Washington, just a Third, get rid of our electoral system vides. A simplistic, short-term vision skills is self-control and maturity. bunch of self- serving bureaucrats more — the popular vote is the only legiti- for the well-being of our nation will not We deserve, as General John Kelly worried about winning arguments and mate way to elect our leaders. Will any do. Nor will an aversion to opposing recently stated, to truly consider the getting re-elected than doing what’s of this ever happen? I doubt it. Congress viewpoints. The ability to articulate character and ethics of those we choose best for the country. It’s an old cliché, would have to make these changes, and clearly a well-thought out and compre- to elect to office. This can be no more but all of us average working folk pay it’s pretty clear they like the current hensive vision must also be present, important than who we vote for to most of the taxes, fight all the wars, system. But “We the People” still have not merely communication consisting assume the presidency. To fail to do so and have the least to show for it, while a say about who we elect to run this of tweets (regularly composed in poor leads us to having to deal with someone members of congress get paid a gen- country, and we need to raise the bar a English) and awkward reading from like the current occupant of the White erous salary and enjoy great benefits little higher. a teleprompter. Furthermore, effective House. Our country must hold itself to — some for life. I’d like to see more of my fellow veter- leadership demands that there is a sin- a higher standard. Come election time, we usually find ans run for office. We’ve had too many cere humanity that permits one to step ourselves voting for the lesser of two presidents and other powerful leaders outside of his or her own orbit and Patricia Susla evils, and hoping for the best. I believe who “weaseled out” when they had experience to try to imagine something Woodstock many people voted for Donald Trump the opportunity to serve, but became other. thinking he was a change of pace from tough-guys from the comfort of their the usual choices — sadly, they were Washington offices — a.k.a. “Chicken fooled by someone who’s only motivat- Hawks.” We also need a more youthful Democracy depends on your vote ed by his own self interest and inflated and diverse group of future candidates. ego. As a life-long “Unaffiliated” voter, There’s way too many old white guys I have no choice but to vote Democratic in Washington. Being an old white guy To the Editor: a president has people’s lives in his this November. Joe Biden isn’t my myself, I’m very comfortable making I’m excited to vote for Joe Biden for hands, and responsibility is on the bal- dream candidate, but Trump needs to that statement. But first things first President because he will handle our lot. Life and death decisions, for the go, and we need someone ( anyone ) — let’s get rid of our “Dictator in the current crisis capably, because of his military and civilians, require integ- who will start to undue all the damage Making” before he drives our country experience, and because he will renew rity. The carelessness of a president he’s done to our country at home and off the edge of a cliff. our values. We must vote for Joe Biden results in death and division. Joe Biden abroad. If the Republican leadership because we need competent leadership, has the experience to be entrusted with had any guts, they would have owned Todd Patrie and this election is about more than the American lives. up to the huge mistake they made in Pomfret “who,” it’s about the “what.” We are American democracy depends on 2016, and put forward a legitimate can- voting for principles: things that are unity, and unity is on the ballot. Joe not written, but are very much on each Biden will unify us, and bridge his ballot. decades of experience to the next set of American democracy depends on the American leaders. Contrast this with rule of law, and the rule of law is on the backward-looking division that we Letters to the editor may be e-mailed to the ballot. That “no one is above the endure now. Joe Biden is the President law” is our nation’s founding principle. who will bring us together. brendan@ villagernewspapers.com It means accountability, and strength American democracy depends on over criminal faults. This value has you, it’s on the ballot, and it depends on been eroded, but will be renewed by Joe your vote for Joe Biden. Please include your place of residence and Biden as President. phone number for verification, not publication. American democracy depends on Paula Wilmot Letters must be received by noon on Tuesdays. responsibility; the understanding that Woodstock JUSTICE Black History well enough to understand True Story of Four Black Women and Donate: If you are able to donate, there continued from page A8­­­ the Black experience in America. We can the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly, are many organizations at the commu- all educate ourselves to be better allies – Winifred Conkling (ages 4+) nity, state, and national level that are a better ally now. I want to help.” Any start with research. We encourage you Adult Books: White Fragility by Robin working to combat systemic racism actions you may have committed in the to do this research yourself – black and DiAngelo, How to Be an Anti-Racist by in this country. Here is a list of a few past do not need to define your future brown communities have been explain- Ibram X. Kendi, The New Jim Crow by organizations compiled by anti-rac- actions. Understand that a racist joke, ing racism for centuries, and it has fallen Michelle Alexander, Divided Sisters by ism activists: CTCORE-Organize Now! casual comment, or even an off-the-cuff on deaf ears over and over again. Midge Wilson and Kathy Russell, The (ctcore-organizenow.org/mission), remark is harmful and can have a lasting Below is a list of educational resourc- Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, Their Re-Center (re-center.org), Black Visions impact. Although to you a Confederate es compiled by anti-racism activists that Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Collective (blackvisonsmn.org), Reclaim Flag might symbolize your pride in coun- you may find helpful. We encourage you Hurston, They Can’t Kill Us All by Wesley the Black (reclaimtheblock.org), Know try life, historically it is a symbol of hun- to choose a podcast to listen to while Lowery, So You Want to Talk About Race? Your Rights Camp (knowyourrights- dreds of years of suffering, oppression, you’re driving to work or cooking dinner By Ijeoma Oluo, Locking Up Our Own by camp.com), Minnesota Freedom Fund and racism. To fight racism, we must all or choose a documentary to watch instead James Forman, I Know Why the Caged (minnesotafreedomfund.org), George acknowledge our shortcomings and vow of your regular program. Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, Floyd Memorial Fund (gofundme.com/f/ to be better. Podcasts: 1619 (The New York Times), Articles (compiled by Forbes.com): “For georgefloyd), Campaign Zero (joincam- Listen: When a member of the Black About Race, Code Switch (NPR), Our White Friends Desiring to be Allies” paignzero.org), Black Lives Matter (black- community is speaking about their expe- Intersectionality Matters!, Momentum: A by Courney Ariel, “75 Things White livesmatter.com), Communities Unite riences and their perspective, just listen. Race Forward Podcast, Pod for the Cause People Can Do for Racial Justice” by Against Police Brutality (cuapb.org). Do not provide a counter argument, do (Leadership Conf on Civil & Human Corinne Shutack, “How White Women’s The Quiet Corner has always prided not express your feelings or worries, and Rights), Pod Save the People (Crooked Tears Threaten Black Existence” by itself on its strong sense of community. do not put them in a position to comfort Media), Seeing White, Raising White Kids Cameron Glover, “When Feminism is We take care of our neighbors and lift you as “one of the good ones.” Just listen. with Jennifer Harvey (Integrates Schools White Supremacy in Heels” by Rachel each other up when we need support Talk about it: Have the hard conver- Podcast) Cargle, “The Souls of White Folk” by -- and our Black neighbors should be no sations about racism with your kids. Films/TV Series: 13th (Netflix), Stephen Jamal Leeper, “The White exception. We need to fight with them, to Tell your friend why his racist joke isn’t American Son (Netflix), Dear White Space” by Elijah Anderson be allies, and to demand change. For too funny. Go to the school board meetings People (Netflix), If Beale St Could Talk Take Action: Post your support for the long we have allowed ourselves to feel (woodstockschools.org/domain/538) (Hulu), King in the Wilderness (HBO), See Black community and the Black Lives insulated from racist behaviors and sys- and challenge policies that may dispro- You Yesterday (Netflix), The Hate U Give Matter movement on social media to temic racism, believing those things can’t portionately target non-white students. (Cinemax), When They See Us (Netflix) spread awareness. Attend a protest and happen here. However, complacency and Demand a more culturally relevant and Children’s/YA Books: The Hate U show support if you’re able. 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Positively I’m optimistic that common sense will prevail Speaking What a mess They want to build a happy and successful in the Bronx, where she was pronounced arrives, and the legitimate protestors go GARY W. ... family and safe life. Above all, they want dead at 3:37 a.m. ET. She was 48 years old, home as their protest is hijacked by an MOORE The tragic to know when their kids leave home, according to police sources.” angry mob with a violent and destructive and unjusti- they’ll safely return. What the above statement didn’t say, is purpose. fied death of Yes, black lives matter. I have no prob- she was black. Much was made of George The common-sense majority will not George Floyd has shaken the soul of our lem saying it. I believe it. It doesn’t mean Floyd’s color but not Miosotis Familia. violently protest, loot, or burn buildings. nation and broken our collective hearts. that all lives don’t matter, it just means Did her black life not matter? The truth is They deeply care but will not hurt oth- It is compounded by the realization that that the average black person in America that her story didn’t fit the narrative, so ers or destroy property to make their he was murdered by someone we should is at greater risk. Unfortunately, the idea her life didn’t matter to this movement. point. They support common sense politi- have been able to trust. It wasn’t just that black lives matter has been hijacked Her death didn’t advance their agenda, cians and vote out, for example, those who murder but preceded by eight agonizing to become a political hashtag and the so there will be no protests on her behalf. believe a nation without police would not minutes of torture. There is no excuse for common-sense majority see it. Most are Do you see the disconnect? Don’t all black devolve into chaos and mob rule. what happened. There is no justification just afraid to say it because if you disagree lives matter? The common-sense majority of all race, possible. I grieve for the Floyd family. I with any part of the narrative, you risk So, this column is entitled “Positively religion or political leanings must stand believe we all do. being verbally assaulted. Speaking!” What’s positive about any of up and be counted. I believe they will. As usual, a tragedy, that should spur Looting, burning, and destroying prop- this? We cannot let our nation devolve into a positive change, has been hijacked, not for erty is not a form of legitimate protest. I believe cooler heads will prevail. lawless society run by those manipulating George Floyd or his family, but for a polit- Those politicians and political leaders I believe in the American spirit. While emotion and causing harm for their polit- ical ideology. The conversations are now defending these actions are only perpetu- many of our political leaders are bowing ical gain. Yes, I said we. I am a member of all being directed by the extremists and ating the problem to gain favor with those down to the political agenda and threaten- the common-sense majority. it’s turned into violence and more death. committing violence. ing the defunding of police departments, We as a nation are better than this. What about the “Common-Sense We all know the name George Floyd or disbanding them completely, I don’t I continue to grieve and pray for the Majority?” I’ll coin the phrase here. I and should ... but does the name Miosotis believe the majority of common-sense family of George Floyd. We must demand think it’s a great descriptive label for most Familia ring a bell? Probably not. She’s Americans, left or right, of any color, race justice, but I also grieve for the family of Americans. not given much attention at all and there or religion will allow that to happen. To Officer Miosotis Familia. Does her family What does the “common-sense major- is a reason. believe if we didn’t have police, anyone’s not deserve justice also? ity” want? They want to be safe. They ABC reported, “An on-duty New life would be safer is nonsensical to the I’m optimistic. Common sense will pre- want to be left alone to raise their fami- York City police officer was killed early common-sense majority. vail. lies, build their careers, and start small Wednesday after a gunman walked up Members of the common-sense major- businesses. They want the opportunity to to a police vehicle and fired one round ity are often silent but consistently vote. Gary W. Moore is a freelance colum- own their home and pursue the American through a window, authorities said. They direct their dollars into causes they nist, speaker, and author of three books Dream. Officer Miosotis Familia, a 12-year veter- believe in. I know most protestors are including the award-winning, critical- There is no color attached to the com- an assigned to the New York City Police peaceful and well-meaning, law-abid- ly acclaimed, “Playing with the Enemy.” mon-sense majority. I believe most black, Department’s 46th Precinct’s anti-crime ing citizens who are saddened and hurt. Follow Gary on Twitter @GaryWMoore721 brown, and white parents want the same. unit, was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital Unfortunately, the criminal element and at www.garywmoore.com. A10 • Friday, June 12, 2020 Villager Newspapers Convention History

ing and amusing. “Here in Danielson does struck from Georgia to Wisconsin a portion of the building. Grant’s oper- many men are trying to win a box of on Palm Sunday in 1920, leaving more ated a department store there begin- cigars by guessing who the nominee than 380 dead. (//www.history.com/ ning in 1926. For many years prior Killingly for president will be at the republican news/us-election-1920-warren-hard- to that the premises had been occu- at national convention in Chicago and ing-return-to-normalcy pied by A. H. Armington’s Grocery and 300 upon which ballot he will be nominated. I must admit that I could not remem- Market. In time the Exchange Block The guesses so far made show that there ber who ran for the various par- went the way of a number of older is a decided difference in opinion as to ties in 1920. (I would not do well on business blocks In Danielson as it was MARGARET what is likely to happen in Chicago. Jeopardy!) Thank goodness for the demolished in the 1950’s. An entry WEAVER P. S. Up to Tuesday afternoon not a internet. According to en.wikipedia. in the Killingly Business Encyclopedia solitary guess had been made that one com, “ (James M.) Cox won the 1920 by Natalie Coolidge, from materials W. J. B. of Nebraska, Florida, etc., etc. Democratic National Convention on gathered in 1953 for the Danielson Recently, Linden Whipple came would be named as standard bearer.” the 44th ballot, defeating William Centennial, recorded that a new build- across a small program he’d saved (Wednesday, June 9, p. 6; newspapers. Gibbs McAdoo (Wilson’s son-in-law), A. ing for Grant’s was being erected adja- from when his father, Ray Whipple, com). Did you pick up on the fact that Mitchell Palmer, and several other can- cent to the present Killingly Town was president of “Our Gang,” which one hundred years ago the nominee didates. (Warren G.) Harding emerged Hall where the former Dexter Block held a horseshow at the baseball field was not likely to be named on the first as a compromise candidate between recently had been razed. In 1971 Diskay in Ballouville on Sunday, Sept. 30, ballot? Now the candidate is pretty well the conservative and progressive wings Discount Store “took over for W. T. 1945. The program for the day includ- known in advance. of the party, and he clinched his nom- Grant.” The next business to occupy ed the following: Grand Entry March; Before I mention the results of the ination on the tenth ballot of the 1920 the new block was Malloy’s Five Cent Pony Class-12 years and under; Three- conventions, it seems appropriate to Republican National Convention… A to $1 Store, which had its grand open- Quarter Horse Class; Open English mention conditions in the United States small-town newspaper publisher from a ing March 24, 1976. Its manager was Class; Obstacle Race (must go, eat and one hundred years ago. You’ll see some swing state in the American heartland David Irish. Perhaps you shopped in drink all contents), Stock Horse Pair sound familiar, don’t they? Like now, who bridged the party’s progressive one or both of the buildings. Please feel Class; Musical Chair(s) for Children; it was a time of uncertainty. “As soon and conservative wings, Harding was free to share your memories by email- Ladies Stock Horse Class; Relay Race as World War I finished taking the lives a safe choice who could deliver just ing me. (Coolidge, Natalie, Images of (one rider going down on one horse, of 100,000 Americans, a global influ- the sort of political comfort Americans America Killingly Revisited, photo, p. returning with two riders); Road Hack enza pandemic stole another 650,000 craved.” “Harding won by a landslide 66; Killingly Business Encyclopedia). Class; Musical Chair(s) for Adults; more. Race riots, labor strikes and a victory, taking every state outside the Stock Horse Parade Class; Tack Race string of anarchist bombings—includ- South.” I wonder who won the box Margaret M. Weaver Killingly (starting off bare back, returning with ing one that slaughtered 38 people of cigars? Maybe I will find some- Municipal Historian, June 2020. Special saddle); Working Stock Class; Balloon on Wall Street—rocked American cities thing about the contest results in a July thanks to Linden Whipple for sharing Busting Contest (must break balloon following the war. The American econo- Norwich Bulletin. materials. For additional information with hands. Last remaining one is win- my was far from roaring in 1920 as unem- Remember When! I’d like to jog your email me at margaretmweaver@gmail. ner); Jumping Class. If any of you recall ployment soared and stock prices plum- memories a little about a multi-storied com or visit the Killingly Historical this horseshow or other horseshows in meted. Americans bitterly divided over brick business building that once stood & Genealogical Center Wednesday Killingly, please email me with your whether to join the League of Nations, in Danielson and any businesses and or Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (when it memories. They add so much to the and fears of the spread of communism halls that occupied it. The Exchange reopens) or www.killinglyhistorical.org. town’s history. after the Russian Revolution sparked Block was on Central St. across from or call 860-779-7250 (when the Historical With all that has gone on the past the Red Scare and Palmer Raids. A the present Danielson Surplus Store Center reopens). Like us at Facebook at few months, publicity on the upcoming cheating scandal had tainted the nation- on what is now a parking area. A www.facebook.com/killinglyhistorical- Presidential election has taken a back- al pastime with accusations that the photo of the business block appears on society. Mail for the Killingly Historical seat to other news. Before we know “Black Sox” had conspired with gam- page 26 of Images of America Killingly & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the it, we will be watching conventions. I blers to fix the 1919 World Series. Even by Natalie L. Coolidge and Robert A. Killingly Historical and Genealogical found the following article in a June the heavens appeared to offer little sal- Spencer. Perhaps you are old enough to Center should be sent to PO Box 265, 1920 Norwich Bulletin quite interest- vation as a cluster of nearly 40 torna- recall when W.T. Grant & Co. occupied Danielson, CT 06329. Manage mosquitoes for a safer a nd more enjoyable summer

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Failure to a new single family home and Applica- promptly present any such claim may June 12, 2020 promptly present any such claim may tion # WAA20015 approved with con- result in the loss of rights to recover on result in the loss of rights to recover on ditions, Carol Weiss, 1343 Thompson such claim. NOTICE TO CREDITORS such claim. Rd (Assessor’s Map 114, Block 24, Lot Alysia Casiano, Clerk ESTATE OF Gordon L. Spink Sr. (20- Alysia Casiano, Clerk 56A) – repair a failing septic system in The fiduciary is: 00171) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge The fiduciary is: the 100-foot upland review area. Suzanne Lindley of the Court of Probate, District of Jaclyn Cirrone, Marla Butts, Wetlands Agent c/o STEPHEN J ADAMS (attorney for Northeast probate Court, by decree c/o MICHELE ANN PALULIS (attor- June 12, 2020 Suzanne Lindley), STEPHEN J dated May 26, 2020, ordered that all ney for Jaclyn Cirrone), ATTORNEY ADAMS, ESQ, 158 MAlN STREET, claims must be pretested to the fidu- MICHELLE ANN PALULIS, 158 MAIN TOWN OF WOODSTOCK P.O. Box 682, PUTNAM, CT 06260 ciary at the address below. Failure to STREET, SUITE 2, P.O. BOX 616, At the June 4, 2020 Special Meeting, (860)928-6528 promptly present any such claim may PUTNAM, CT 06260, (860)928-9928. the Planning & Zoning Commission June 12, 2020 result in the loss of rights to recover on June 12, 2020 took the following action: Approved such claim. Special Permit: #638-02-22 Stephen G. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Alysia Casiano, Clerk TOWN OF BROOKLYN & Lorraine E. Gabriele, Lot 39F, Crystal ESTATE OF Brian Dennehy (20-00168) The fiduciary is: PLANNING AND ZONING Pond Rd – Multi-family Residential De- The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Jeannine G. Spink, COMMISSION velopment. Court of Probate, District of Northeast c/o GABRIELLE LABONTE (attorney NOTICE OF ACTION Chair Jeffrey Gordon, M.D. probate Court, by decree dated June for Jeannine G. Spink), LAW OFFICE At the regular meeting of the Planning June 12, 2020 3, 2020, ordered that all claims must OF GABRIELLE LABONTE, 5 VINA and Zoning Commission on Wednes- be pretested to the fiduciary at the ad- LANE, P.O. BOX 709 BROOKLYN, CT day, June 3, 2020, the following action dress below. Failure to promptly pres- 06234, (860)774-3700. was taken: ent any such claim may result in the June 12, 2020 1. SPG 19-003 Gravel Special Permit – loss of rights to recover on such claim. Strategic Commercial Realty, Inc, d/b/a A12 • Friday, June 12, 2020 Villager Newspapers Obituaries Thelma E. (Beazley) Kaitbenski, 88 Alphonso Esposito Jr. SOUTHBRIDGE: Thelma E. Beazley and Leola (Hall) Beazley. She OXFORD - Alphonso Esposito Jr., of have accomplished in his 60’s. (Beazley) Kaitbenski, 88, went home moved to Southbridge in 1955 and lived 258 Main Street, Oxford, husband of 57 He enlisted in the U.S. Army on to be with the Lord on April 29, 2020. there the remainder of her life. years to Carol Ann (Krals) Esposito, June 29, 1954, with his best friend, She bravely battled ovarian cancer. She retired from the American passed away at home Joe. He was proud to be a veteran who She is predeceased Optical where she had been an execu- on May 31, 2020, with served his country. He was honorably by her husband, tive secretary for 39 years. She attended his loving family by discharged with a National Defense Frank, who died in Faith Baptist Church in Southbridge. his side, following an Service Medal and a Parachutist March 2008. She is She enjoyed spending time with her extended illness and Badge, having jumped more than 42 survived by a daugh- family, traveling, line dancing, braid- period of declining times in Europe. This part of his flying ter, Janet Atwell and ing rugs, rug hooking and exercising health. career led him to earn his solo license her husband, Ray, at the Y. He leaves the love of only to fly once over his home to dip his of Charlotte, NC, a A graveside service will be at a later his life, his three chil- wings to his family. daughter, Donna date. Donations in her memory can be dren, Karen Esposito He loved to travel with his adoring Weaver and her hus- sent to Faith Baptist Church Dennison (her husband David wife, Carol Ann. In his early years, band, Lynn, of Woodstock, CT, and a Drive, Southbridge, MA 01550 or VNA Silverman) of Oxford; he traveled with his family, including son, Steve Kaitbenski and his wife, Hospice in Worcester, MA. Alphonso Esposito his mother, Lucy, on long summer Suzanne, of Southbridge, MA. She had Belanger Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. III (his wife Jayne trips across the United States. Over 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchil- Southbridge is in directing of arrange- Jewell) of Brentwood, the years, he traveled throughout the dren along with several nieces and ments. TN; and, Kirsten world visiting exotic places, two of nephews. An online guestbook is available at Esposito Balboni of his favorites being Aruba and Italy. She was born in Upper Zion, VA, www.BelangerFuneralHome.com Oxford. He leaves and Nonetheless, the greatest joy and place on May 19, 1931, to Harry Murdock loved his six grand- to be was with his family. He cherished children, Samuel Sunday family dinners, Italian style; Silverman, Lorenzo summer evenings with his grandkids, Esposito, Aidan toasting marshmallows, and laughing. Joseph P. Breton, 33 Esposito, Jayla He created memories that will last a Esposito, Giacomo lifetime. Joseph P. Breton, 33, of Woodstock Paul Breton and his wife Donna of Balboni, and Gemma He was predeceased by his parents, CT died unexpectedly on Sunday, May Woodstock. His mother Valerie Breton Balboni. He also Lucia Manzi Esposito of Malden, MA, 24, 2020. He was born in Anchorage, and her fiancé Michael Gauthier of was graced with and Alphonso Esposito of Avellino, AK on April 16, 1987. Tilton NH. His sister Michelle (Breton) two great-grandchil- Italy; his sister, Virginia Herideen Joe grew up in Hoover and her husband Walter dren, Logan Silverman and Gabriella Spear, of Worcester, MA; and, his life- Woodstock, where he and kids, Odin, Warren and Alaric Silverman. long friend, Joseph Reese Maynard of gained an apprecia- of Alpena MI. His grandmother Ruth Born in Stoneham, MA, he was Oxford. In addition, he leaves behind tion for nature and Breton of Woodstock. Aunts, uncles, raised in Malden, MA, until his family his sidekick, Rene J. Hamel of Oxford, the great outdoors. cousins, long-time friends Donnie moved to Oxford in his early teens. He two brothers-in-law, Lennart (Butch) He was very creative Jorgensen Jr., Trish Frost and his cat graduated from Oxford High School Krals (his wife Susan) of Salado, and loved drawing, Oliver. and received his Bachelor’s from TX, and Leon (Skip) Krals (his wife sketching, creating Joe is predeceased by his Bryant University, RI. He contin- Wiltrud) of Phoenix, AZ, and many his cartoon charac- Grandfathers, Paul M. Breton and H. ued on to receive his Master’s Degree cousins. ters and simply just Warren Day and his grandmother, from Worcester State University in Much thanks, love, and apprecia- doodling. He developed a passion for Patricia Day. Business Administration. He began tion for the outstanding care providers taking photographs and also enjoyed A private memorial service will be and ended his 40+ year career working that helped him through the past ten skateboarding and spending time with held at a later date when family and in the Oxford Public Schools, hold- years: Dr. Dmitry Levenson of Reliant his friends. Joe was very charismatic friends can all be together. ing many teaching and administrative Medical Group of Webster; VNA, Inc. and easily made friends with all whom Joe will be forever missed. positions. He retired as the Assistant and all of their service providers, with he met. Share a memory at www.smithand- to the Superintendent for Business in a special thanks to Nancy Noonan and Joe leaves behind his father walkerfh.com the early 2000’s. her hospice caregivers. A special thank Alphonso (Al/Alphonse) was a father you to all of his family and friends at and family man first and foremost. A Accord Adult Day Center of Webster. Christopher L. Ellis, 36 man of many talents, he supported Due to current health restrictions, his family and fostered his father’s interment will be at a later date. He BROOKLYN – Christopher L. Ellis, of Brooklyn; two brothers, Michael legacy. When his father passed in May was a giving, kind soul, who always 36, of Proulx St., died Friday morning Brainard of Grafton, NH and David 1969, he became a licensed and certi- believed in paying it forward. In lieu of June 5, 2020, at Day Kimball Hospital. Ellis of Westerly, RI; five sisters, fied contractor by the Commonwealth flowers, he wishes that donations may He was the loving Cassie Marie Chase of Landaff, NH, of Massachusetts, and he and his wife be made to Tunnel2Towers, 2361 Hylan longtime compan- Brenda Thornley of Exeter, RI, Tammy finished a housing development in Blvd., Staten Island, New York 10306, ion of Lisa Gavis of Drake of TX, Kimberly Williams of Webster, MA, built houses in Oxford, or to the Oxford Ecumenical Shelf, 4 Brooklyn. Born in Westerly, RI. And Amy-Lee Spencer of and renovated many others. He will be Maple Rd., Oxford, MA 01540, or to a Westerly, RI, he was Woonsocket, RI; and many dear nieces, remembered by many as one of the best charity of one’s choosing. the son of Debra nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was bartenders around. He was renowned Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in (Brainard) Ferland predeceased by a brother, Thomas as a man with integrity, operating a Oxford is directing the arrangements. of NH and the late Ellis, Jr. tax practice for more than 50 years. To sign the online guestbook or leave a Thomas Ellis. A Celebration of Christopher’s Life He earned the rank of Enrolled Agent, condolence for Al’s family, please visit Mr. Ellis was the will be held on Sunday June 21, 2020 something he was so very proud to paradisfuneralhome.com manager and partner of Performance at his former residence, 53 Proulx St., Overhead Door Company for many Brooklyn, CT 06234, from 11:00a.m. years. He enjoyed fishing and riding to 5:00p.m. all who knew and loved his motorcycle. Chris are welcome. Funeral arrange- Judith Benoit Daviau Christopher is survived by his ments have been entrusted to the longtime companion Lisa Gavis of Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, Judith”Chop” Benoit Daviau passed and cousins. She touched the lives of Brooklyn; his children, Christopher 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For away peacefully at home on Sunday, many people and had a large circle T. Ellis of Rogers and Adalena Ellis memorial guestbook please visit www. May 24th. She was born in Norwich of friends who became her extended of Brooklyn; his stepson, Gaige Shaw GilmanAndValade.com. on September 4th, 1961 to Donald and family. Estelle Benoit. At the time of her passing, Judy was Judy married employed as Deputy Chief Quality and Robert Daviau on Operations Officer for the Arc- Eastern Richard E. Doyle, 84 Sept. 14th, 1991. They CT. Her dedication to people with intel- lived in a small farm- lectual and developmental disabilities CANTERBURY, CT- Richard E. Doyle ed Doyle’s Autobody for 53 years retir- house filled with spanned over decades of employment age 84 passed away Wednesday June 3, ing in in 1962. Richard enjoyed, hunt- love and laughter. with various agencies. 2020 at his home. Husband of the late ing, fishing, racing cars at Waterford Judy loved all ani- Judy had a passion for knowledge Sally F. (Gorman) Doyle who died in Raceway, gardening and skydiving. mals, especially dogs. and was always searching for the next 2019. He leaves a son Wayne Doyle and A celebration of life for family and Through the many thing to learn. Her interests ranged his wife Dawn of Marlborough, CT, two close friends will be held June 21, years together, all from learning to knit to becoming a cer- daughters Kathleen Loomis of Putnam, 2020 from 1 – 3 PM at 495 Westminster their dogs were free to roam the acres tified Fitness Instructor and Holistic CT, and Keely Doyle of Plainfield, CT, Rd., Canterbury, CT. The Shaw- of beautiful countryside. Judy had an Nutritional Wellness Coach. She had three grandchildren and three great Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., incredible green thumb and loved to an insatiable appetite for reading and grandchildren. He also leaves a sister Webster, MA has been entrusted with tend to her gardens. often could be found in her hammock Arline Scheibeler of Plainfield. his arrangements. A guest book is She was predeceased by her loving with a book!! He was born in New Haven, CT son available at www.shaw-majercik.com daughter Rae Anne Daviau in 2003. Judy loved words and she loved of the late Edward E. Doyle and Rose where you may post a condolence or Rae Anne was the light of her life and LOVE. She became a Justice of the (Roy) Doyle living in Canterbury most light a candle. was often referred to as her “Rae of Peace and used her voice to unite peo- of his life. Richard owned and operat- sunshine.” Judy loved being her mom! ple in marriage. Judy is survived by her loving hus- The family would like you to know band Bob, her parents Don and Estelle that because we cannot gather at this To place an Benoit, siblings Donald (Renee) Benoit, time due to the pandemic, we will be Donna (Jackie Krause) Benoit and making arrangements for when we In-Memoriam, Patti-Sue Brown. She will be greatly can. Until then we ask that you think missed by her nieces Jacklyn (Nathan) of her when you look up at the Sun, Brodeur and Sarah Henry and neph- when you put your feet in the water Card of Thanks, ews Marco Michalski, Ryan Benoit, and remember to always live your life Elisha Benoit and Cameron Henry. to the fullest. Birthday or Judy leaves behind many aunts, uncles Anniversary Greeting, in the Villager Newspapers the deadline is Monday at noon Customers for that week. can’t find you if they can’t Ad prices are $15 for a 2x3 (actual size 2.4” x 3”) see you or $25 for a 3x4 (3.7” X 4”) or 4x3 (5” x 3”). 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He was Angels at the age of 91 on Wednesday Marc Anthony Francis Xavier (Lucy At a young age, his always willing to help evening, May 27, 2020. Omer was born nee Trudo). Marc found Omer’s guitar family moved to Web neighbors, friends, September 15, 1928 in Dad’s closet and thus owes Dad for a Circle in Monroe, community organi- to the late Ovila and life-long joy of the stringed instrument. CT. Here, William zations, and family Marie Bella (nee Naomi Ann Carpenter (Wayne). started working to members with con- Cote) Viens of North Some of Naomi’s favorite memo- help the family with struction and build- Grosvenordale CT. ries include father/daughter times a paper route and ing projects. He began a lifelong Oil Painting at age 9; family walks then on local farms His love of Vermont marriage of loyal, in the woods in Autumn as a child; milking cows and never left him and he devoted, dedicat- many happy trips to Vermont; a CT mowing hay with continued to travel ed love to Theresa Art Gallery Exhibition with daughter his Doodlebug tractor and his horse back with his son for snowmobiling, fly Antonia Marie (nee Laura’s Photography which made 3 Oakey. fishing, trolling for lake trout, and deer Gingras) on January 6, 1951 with the generations of Artists showing! As her Before serving his country in the US hunting. Never slowing down in retire- two conditions that he would attend Dad, Naomi thinks about his kindness, Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis, ment, he helped his wife with her pet the Catholic Church, and not ask her to gentle ways, loving hugs, and most of he married the love of his life, Carole sitting business and his son with build- be a Farmer’s Wife. All of their 7 chil- all how he demonstrated the Love of Poole Streinz. After his service, they ing houses. William was strong-mind- dren are protected with middle names God through the way he lived his life. moved to Oxford, CT where he started ed and instilled in his children a strong of patrons St. Ann for the girls; and St. Elise Ann Marie Majur. his first construction business, Streinz work ethic, a never give up attitude, Anthony for the boys. He was an avid Armand Anthony (Kathleen). 24 Hour Service, designing and install- and most of all his love of the outdoors genealogist, wood carver, and pen and Armand loved all the annual trips ing septic systems. William had a love and nature. This included teaching his ink artist. His works spread out from he took with Dad to Cape Cod and and a talent for construction work. He three children how to raise and nur- Canada, Alaska, California, Italy, and Vermont in the fall; especially the found himself purchasing and fixing ture a variety of farm animals. Switzerland to everywhere in between. one with cousins Todd and Cindy that up old farmhouses where he would dig William spent the last 3 years in a Omer worked as a maintenance became a great lifetime memory. swimming ponds for summer fun and nursing home in Manchester, CT on mechanic at the Plainfield American Omer was predeceased in 2016 by his huge family gatherings to enjoy. an Alzheimer’s Unit where he passed Standard plant for many years and was daughter Mary Ann, born May 9, 1953; With his entrepreneurial spirit, from complications from Covid-19 on a communicant of St. James Catholic his brother Donat; and sister Flora. William bought a farm in northern May 10, 2020. He leaves behind his Church in Danielson CT. He is survived by 18 grandchildren: Vermont where he worked in the wife of 60 years, Carole Streinz, his Kathy Ann Theresa Dexter (James Jason, Jesse, Sarah, Erica, Devin, woods cutting pulp, renting a maple three children, Annamarie Feldman, Nelson). Kathy remembers Dad as a Michele Soares, Adenis Camara, sugar house and making maple syrup, Pauline Streinz and William Streinz, loving, caring, multi-talented plumber Antares, Mary Rose, Selene, Orion, and building his own cedar leaf oil Jr and three grandchildren, Patrick and jack-of-all-trades. He taught his Deneb, Merak, Rijel, Elara, Laura still which was featured in an April McNamara, Benjamin Feldman and children Love, Kindness, and Respect. (Christoph), Elyse Ann, Breahna Ann 1978 Yankee Magazine article titled Rebecca Feldman. A private memo- She appreciates the many, many trips (Jeff), Josiah Adam (Natasha), Jamie “Distilling Oil From The Tree of Life” rial was held at his home. In lieu of with the family to relatives, scenic Michael; 19 great grandchildren and by Francis and Patricia Whitcomb. flowers donations can be made to the places, and especially shopping. Kathy many in-laws, nieces and nephews. His last move was to Brooklyn, CT Alzheimer’s Association. feels blessed to have had him as a Please add your thoughts and remem- where he started Streinz Construction father and wishes him to Rest in Peace brances in the Tillinghast Funeral with no more suffering; Kathy Loved Home website (tillinghastfh.com) for Him So Very Much. us all to read. The Funeral Mass date Esther M. Giambattista, 89 Robert Anthony Luke (Marilane). is to be announced. Bob loved sitting inside the car engine DANIELSON- Esther M. (Brisson) ten great grandchildren; Amanda, Giambattista age 89 passed away Vera, Fisher, Adrianna, Kameron, Saturday, June 6, 2020 with her lov- Adeline, Jaiden, Trenton, Poriana and ing family at her side. Kensie. She also leaves two sisters, Charlotte A. Herlihy, 87 She was the wife of Arlene and Celia. Esther had a son who Charlotte A. Herlihy, 87, originally of to many and a friend to all, and she the late Dominic predeceased her, Dennis Giambattista Putnam, CT, passed away early Sunday loved her family and friends dearly and Giambattista who of Danielson. morning, May 31st, at Westview unconditionally. died in 1971. She She was born in Putnam, CT daugh- Healthcare Center in Dayville, CT after Charlotte was also a firm believer in leaves five daugh- ter of the late John Brisson and Abbie a period of declin- the handwritten note and never missed ters; Brenda Souza (Monroe) Brisson living in Danielson ing health. She was mailing cards for birthdays, anniver- and her partner most of her life. She enjoyed cooking, predeceased by her saries, or for sending notes of encour- Paul Moninski of bingo and caring for her grandchil- husband of 61 years, agement during trying times. She also Danielson, Pamela dren. There are no calling hours, grave- Robert J. Herlihy, in loved watching and naming birds and Coutu and her husband Robert of side services in Holy Cross Cemetery, 2016. Charlotte was always kept her field guide handy. Claremont, NH, Cynthia Laseter of Danielson, CT are private. Please omit born on July 15, 1932, Charlotte leaves behind her 6 chil- Danielson, Sheila Kinney and her flowers, donations may be made in the daughter of the dren, Daniel Herlihy (Liz), Michael husband George of Plainfield, CT her memory to the Friends of Assisi late Seconda and Rita Herlihy, Joan Woodis, Doreen Brooks and Tina Veillette and her husband Food Pantry, 77 A Water St., Danielson, (Lavigne) Rovero. (Rodney), Dorothy Herlihy, and Marla Michael of Stanford, CT, three sons; CT 06239. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral She graduated from Putnam High Allard (James); her siblings, Daniel Wayne and David Giambattista and Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has School, class of 1950, and later from St. Rovero, Malcolm Rovero, Paula Looby, Tony Giambattista all of Danielson, been entrusted with her arrangements. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in and Maria Werner; her 6 grandchildren, fifteen grandchildren; Tammy, Jamie, A guest book is available at www. Hartford, CT, class of 1953, where she Michael, Madori, Tamreh, Katelyn, Brandie, Amy, Tanya, George, Joshua, shaw-majercik.com where you may obtained her degree as a Registered Abigail, and Joshua; 4 great-grandchil- Sarah, Alexis, Abbygail, Lindsey, post a condolence or light a candle. Nurse. She spent the majority of her dren, and extended family and friends Michela, Bryce, Lennon and Harrison, career working at Matulaitis Nursing too numerous to mention. Besides her home from where she retired. parents and husband, she was pre-de- True to her French and Italian her- ceased by a brother, Louis Rovero. Bonnie Lou Williams, 82 itage, Charlotte believed in the tradi- Funeral arrangements are private. tion of “sharing a good meal” to bring In lieu of flowers, donations in her PROVIDENCE, RI/ DUDLEY - as well as Milford NH and of recent people together. As many of her gener- memory may be made to the Westview Bonnie Lou. (Porter) Williams age Providence, RI. She was a certified ation did, she had the ability to stretch Recreation Department, c/o Westview 82 passed away at the Charlesgate nursing assistant and had worked a meal in order to feed her 6 children HCC, P.O. Box 428, Dayville, CT 06241. Nursing Center, Providence, RI. She at the Sandlewood Nursing home in and sometimes their friends who hap- Share a memory at www.smithand- leaves three daughters, Edna Gazaille Oxford, MA. pened to stop by. She was a mother walkerfh.com of Woonsocket, RI, Melanie Dunlevy There are no calling hours and ser- of Charlton, MA and Amy Durand of vices are private at the Worcester Cranston, RI., a son Roderick Thompson County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA of Cumberland, RI, two brothers Daniel at a later date. The Shaw-Majercik Porter f Minnesota, and William Porter Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, Send all obituary notices to of Washington, twelve grandchildren MA has been entrusted with her and 9 great grandchildren. She had a arrangements. A guest book is avail- Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, sister who predeceased her Carolyn able at www.shaw-majercik.com Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail Boucher of Apple Valley, Minnesota. where you may post a condolence or She was born in Sioux City, Iowa light a candle. to [email protected] and lived in Dudley for several years Saving during a pandemic may seem out of reach – but does it have to be? Last week, we introduced the concept ening up the pressure for keeping your eye on you started saving to begin with. of using short-term and long-term finan- instead. Financial making financially-wise For some, their financial goals have cial life goals and planning as a means It might be that you and efficient decisions, a nonnegotiable timeline. For example, to accomplish financial wellness. As we reduce your retire- Focus even if you are cur- if it has always been a long-term goal continue that conversation, this week ment contribution rently taking on debt to to retire by 65, but you find yourself will focus on strategies for keeping up down to the employer LAURENCE mitigate the effects of in a situation where that’s no longer with your savings – even during the match, or you reduce HALE COVID-19. achievable, you may consider work- pandemic. your typical monthly INVESTMENT Remember: it’s okay ing part-time during the early years of Saving feels good; watching the savings goal in half or ADVISER to extend your time retirement. This way, you will continue amount in the rainy-day fund, savings third or even to 25% horizon to receive a steady income, as well as account or retirement account grow of what you’re saving. For many people, it other retirement-allocated funds (pen- can encourage savers to stick with Even just $10 or $5 a month can be can be difficult to dip into their sav- sion, Social Security, 401(k)). their habits. However, the coronavirus enough to keep up your saving habits. ings, even if it is necessary. However, You can also consider setting a calen- pandemic and the resulting economic Then, you’re just adjusting rather than if you’re pulling from your savings dar date for when you can think about downturn has forced many to put their stopping abruptly, and still making account or depleting your emergency resuming working towards your goals. savings goals on hold while they main- progress towards your goals. fund to handle unexpected costs or loss Moving that time frame further down tain paying essential bills like mortgage For those who identify as a saver of income, there is always a chance to the road alleviates some of the imme- or rent. In most cases, you have to focus and take pride in that identity, keep- make up for it in the future. While it can diate pressure to catch up or make up on short-term expenses before you can ing momentum toward your goal—even be hard to deplete savings you worked for lost savings, but it also allows you to focus on your bigger-picture long-term small amounts—can prevent you from so hard to build, give yourself the credit stay positive about the future. financial life goals. However, maintain- giving up and feeling down. for having done that hard work in the Key saving strategies to remember ing a savings mind-set can help keep Determine your motives years leading up to using it. Saving during this pandemic may your focus on the long-term. Many people tend to continue to hold Staying positive in the midst of delay- seem like an unrealistic goal. But stay- In short, before you can be future-ori- on to their savings, even as they take ing a long-planned goal can be difficult. ing focused on your short- and long- ented, you have to first take care of your on debt. For some, it may be for a psy- However, stopping saving or delaying term goals can be the motivation you short-term needs. But pausing saving chological purpose. Perhaps you feel retirement, homeownership or some need to keep up healthy saving habits. doesn’t have to mean losing motivation. the need to keep money in your savings other milestone for a short time (a year While you may find yourself needing Amid the current economic turmoil, to continue feeling financially respon- or two) doesn’t ultimately hurt peo- to reduce saving and/or retirement here are some tips on how to pivot your sible. ple and their financial health or keep contributions for a short time, by con- finances without giving up on your Whatever your reasoning may be, them from ever achieving their goals. tinuing to save small amounts you can goals altogether. make sure to keep your financial Research shows making a plan to catch remain confident knowing that you are Don’t slam the brakes life goals in mind, even if they seem up is key to recovering those savings. still contributing toward your financial Stopping saving altogether usually more out-of-reach than ever before. For now, consider adjusting any big life goals. It also keeps your contri- feels worse than gradually decreasing Ultimately, dropping them will only dates or timelines you already had bution habits moving forward, while the amount you contribute toward a demotivate you from other, smaller planned before the pandemic. Extending being considerate of your own financial goal. Instead of suspending all contribu- goals. Having higher-level savings goals the time horizon will help you look fur- tions to your savings, you can try light- in mind also becomes really important ther down the line and remember why Turn To HALE page ­­­A16 A14 • Friday, June 12, 2020 Villager Newspapers What to do about an overfertilized lawn

mistake to make, but it’s a mis- gen greens up grass and helps time to do their job and resist take that can have long-lasting it grow, but too much nitrogen the temptation to apply more consequences. According to the can scorch the lawn, making it fertilizer. lawn care experts at Scotts®, brown and patchy. If a lawn has indeed been overfertilizing a lawn can dam- Minimal growth after fertil- overfertilized, homeowners age grass. Overfertilized lawns ization is another indicator of can remove any fertilizer they are subject to excessive leaf overfertilization. Some lawns see on top on the soil. Once the growth, which may require that have been overfertilized fertilizer has been removed, more maintenance, like extra may not grow at all afterward. water the lawn heavily, which mowing, in the interim. Over Blackened or limp grass and can wash any remaining res- time, an overfertilized lawn crusting of fertilizer on the top idue away. Watering daily in can develop a sponge-like feel of the soil are other symptoms the ensuing days can remove and may be increasingly vul- of overfertilization. any lingering fertilizer and nerable to fungal disease. When fertilizing a lawn, it’s reduce the likelihood that a Of course, homeowners can important that homeowners lawn will develop issues with only address an overfertilized recognize that many products fungus. lawn after they learn to spot are now slow-release fertiliz- Fertilizing a lawn involves signs that the lawn has been ers. Packaging will indicate if carefully adhering to manufac- fed too much fertilizer. Brown your fertilizer fits this mold, turer instructions. If a lawn and patchy grass is one of the and if it does, don’t be sur- is overfertilized, removing fer- telltale signs that a lawn has prised if results are not imme- tilizer on the soil and heavi- been overfertilized. This can diate. Slow-release fertilizers ly watering the lawn can help Lush lawns are not achieved of the simplest errors a person occur because too much nitro- can help with lawns where the restore it to health and reduce without a lot of hard work. can make is overfertilizing a gen has made its way onto the soil does not drain especial- the risk for disease. That hard work often involves lawn. lawn. Scotts® notes that nitro- ly well. Give these fertilizers some trial and error, and one Overfertilization is an easy

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