Green Valley Crossing Moves to Front Street a Dream Come True

Vol. X, No. 18 Complimentary

Friday, January 30, 2015 (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected]

This week’s Quote Green Valley “Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise Crossing moves of men, but from doing something worthwhile.” Sir Wilfred Grenfell to Front Street INSIDE New church adds modern twist to traditional beliefs A8 — Opinion B1-4 — Sports BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER B7 — Legals B5 — Real Estate PUTNAM — Despite the Jason Bleau photo B6-8— Obits changing times, religion Putnam officials, state leaders and officials from the YMCA of Greater Hartford and Newell remains one of the sta- B9-11 — Classifieds D. Hale Foundation were among the many that officially broke ground for the new YMCA ples of American society coming to Putnam. today, and as the manner and style in which peo- LOCAL ple pray evolves, many churches are following A dream come true suit to remain relevant in society. One of those churches Putnam breaks ground is Green Valley Crossing, a parish denomination- for Regional YMCA ally affiliated with the Southern Baptist BY JASON BLEAU State leaders, Putnam town officials, Convention, but according NEWS STAFF WRITER representatives of the YMCA of Greater to Lead Pastor and Elder PUTNAM — For several years, many Hartford and countless supporters and Riley Prather, feels more have led the charge to bring a Regional contributors to the funding and reali- like a nondenomination- Chubbuck named YMCA to Putnam, a task that at first zation of this dream were on hand to al church and is self gov- Jason Bleau photos celebrate the milestone, many touting erned. What began in 2012 2014 DKH seemed daunting, but now, after all the The new home of the Green not only the importance of the YMCA after Prather was tasked Employee of the Year hard work and anticipation, the dream Valley Crossing church at 95 through his affiliation of many is coming to fruition. coming to the town and the region, but Front Street in Putnam. Page A3 On Jan. 22, the ground was officially also the massive effort and the amount with the North American broken for the Regional YMCA nes- of dedication that it took to get to this Mission Board to start the temporary church,” said LEARNING tled in the future location of Putnam point. church in Putnam by pop- Prather. “All of our songs Regional Technology Park off of Former Putnam Mayor Peter Place ular demand has evolved are some of the newer Kennedy Drive. What started in 2007 was one of four mayors to oversee the into a fully functioning Christian stuff. If we do a and eventually evolved into a massive project and said that he was proud to church with a new home hymn it’s in a very mod- community effort will officially become finally see it come to fruition with the at 95 Front St., the for- ern styling, so you have a reality over the course of the next 18 groundbreaking. mer home of the Complex drums, guitars, piano and months or so — and all hands were on “It’s pretty cool because when you Performing Arts Center. such. It’s very upbeat and deck to celebrate the milestone. think about “We are a very con- Please Read YMCA, page A11 Please Read CROSSING, page A14

Haiti: A country Putnam, Thompson full of hope, joy, Fundraiser spells good fun for QVCC and love Page A5 receive state grants Spelling Bee nets $15K for foundation BY OLIVIA RICHMAN tunity to attend QVCC support everything unding will help restore NEWS STAFF WRITER Financial Focus F regardless of income. we do,” said Interim PUTNAM — The The Spelling Bee took Director of Community Page A9 historic structures Quinebaug Valley place at the Putnam Elks Engagement Monique Take The Hint BY JASON BLEAU of work looking into this Community College Club on Thursday, Jan. Wolanin. “People in this NEWS STAFF WRITER Foundation’s Sixth 22, and had 15 participat- community value QVCC Page A11 and realized that the River Mill has so much Annual Adult Spelling ing teams from all over and what it does for the the community, from community. It’s a real Putnam and Thompson potential for the town Bee raised around banks to universities. mix of people that com- were announced as two of Thompson like it did $15,000 to aid the non- “We are lucky at the munity colleges bring of the eight towns award- back in the day,” said profit organization’s college because we have together.” ed funding through the Lenky. “It was a very goal of allowing all a lot of various com- Complete with Gary State of Connecticut’s busy mill with a lot of residents of Northeast munity members who Osbrey (owner of WINY Brownfield business and provided a Connecticut the oppor- 1350 AM) as moderator, Redevelopment Grant lot of jobs. We need to each team took turns Program on Jan. 23, do some environmental spelling out words like a Visit our website with allowing the towns to assessment for some of your smart phone or tablet traditional spelling bee. move forward with the issues that are there, device! A lot of the money that bringing new life to his- and for people who want Just scan the “QR code” was raised came from below with your device and torical buildings within to become tenants, that the spelling bee’s “buy instantly be linked to our their communities. does pose some ques- back” option, where website, www.villagernews- Thompson received tions and this is what papers.com, where you can teams could donate $100 $218,000 from the more people want to know, read the PDF versions of to get another chance to than $2 million awarded what impact does the our newspapers! It’s as easy stay in the bee. There as that! to towns throughout the environmental part of it was also a costume con- state. First Selectman have for people moving test, raffles and even Paul Lenky confirmed in there.” dancing. that the money would Lenky said the grant According to Wolanin, be used for work on the would allow the town it was a student who River Mill, a once bus- to move forward with was sitting on the QVCC tling business facility in inspections such as oil Foundation board who the town. tanks, lead paint and Olivia Richman photos “[Town Planner Mary other possible environ- First place: “Money Mavens” of Putnam Bank. Please Read SPELLING, page A15 Ann Chinatti] did a lot Please Read GRANTS, page A16 A2 • Friday, January 30, 2015 Villager Newspapers Measles, the Depression and the Mexican-American War Did you have the mea- years ago in the 1940 Killingly education for many Killingly declared war, despite opposi- sles when you were young? I Annual Report. The report and Brooklyn students, tion from some northern law- remember having them over of the Town Health Officer, although it was not included in makers. No official declaration Christmastime when I was in George S. Lambert, indicat- Killingly the town report. of war ever came from Mexico. second grade. ed that between July 1, 1939 I’ve been reading “A “Meanwhile, U.S. troops led An article in the Jan. 22 and June 30, 1940, 173 cases of at 300 Country of Vast Designs,” by by Gen. Winfield Scott landed Bulletin about measles at measles, 48 cases of whooping Robert W. Merry. It’s a biog- in Veracruz and took over the Disneyland called to mind some- cough, and 16 cases of chicken raphy about President James city. They then began march- thing I had recently read from 75 pox were reported In Killingly. MARGARET Polk who was elected in 1844 ing toward Mexico City, essen- In addition there was and is subtitled James K. tially following the same route an epidemic of mea- WEAVER Polk, the Mexican War, and that Hernán Cortés followed sles at the Goodyear The Conquest of the American when he invaded the Aztec School where the Continent. I don’t recall study- empire. The Mexicans resisted health officer made everyday life in the town at that ing much about the 1840’s in at Cerro Gordo and elsewhere, two visits. Perhaps time. Killingly still operated school and have learned quite but were bested each time. In some of you had mea- under a selectman and board a lot. At that time Killingly and September 1847, Scott success- sles at this time. A look of finance form of government. Northeastern Connecticut were fully laid siege to Mexico City’s at the Town Report for John Z. LaBelle, Arthur A. in the early years of the railroad Chapultepec Castle. During 50 years ago showed Wells, and Marion C. Young and small commercial districts that clash, a group of military that only one case of were in office as selectmen were beginning to evolve near school cadets — the so-called measles was reported prior to Oct. 2, 1939. Lee Bryne, the depots. However, much of niños heroes — purportedly to W. A. Tanner, M.D., Arthur A. Wells, and George W. the United States (which basi- committed suicide rather than Acting Director of Kent were elected selectmen at cally has the bounds following surrender. Health for the 1965 fis- the town meeting that year. In the Louisiana Purchase) did Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo cal year. Thank good- addition to collecting property not have rail transportation. Ends the Mexican-American ness children can now taxes, the tax collector was also Fighting a war in Mexico meant War be immunized against designated as the old age assis- difficulties in transporting Guerilla attacks against U.S. this most contagious tance tax collector — James troops and supplies and a ter- supply lines continued, but for disease. B. Walsh followed by Joseph ribly long wait for news from all intents and purposes the war Since the 1940 annu- S. Gareau. Appointed town offi- the front — often as long as a had ended. Santa Anna resigned, al report covered a cers that were different from month. and the United States waited for year that was still part now included a town court, a Polk had a vision that the a new government capable of of the Depression era, health officer, a tree warden, United States would stretch negotiations to form. Finally, I learned a number of and a dog warden. Lawrence F. “from sea to shining sea” and on Feb. 2, 1848, the Treaty of interesting facts about McClusky served as town man- he set about to achieve this Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, ager after Oct. 2, 1939. goal which ultimately impacted establishing the Rio Grande How many of you attended many families from this area and not the Nueces River as the a small district school when who later settled in these new U.S.-Mexican border. Under the you were growing up? Seventy- lands. treaty, Mexico also recognized five years ago so did most of The website www.history. the U.S. annexation of Texas, the children in Killingly. The com/topics/merxican-amer- and agreed to sell California and Annual Report provided the fol- ican-war had the following the rest of its territory north of lowing information about aver- summary of the conflict. “The the Rio Grande for $15 million age attendance at the various Mexican-American War (1846- plus the assumption of certain schools. Danielson Grammar, 1848) marked the first U.S. damages claims.” 357; Dayville, 113; Goodyear, armed conflict chiefly fought on Although a number of men 126; Attawaugan, 51; Ballouville, foreign soil. It pitted a political- from Connecticut served in 48; Killingly Center, 26; East ly divided and militarily unpre- the Mexican American War, it Killingly, 44; Valley, 22; South pared Mexico against the expan- appears that only a few were Killingly, 26; High School, 401. sionist-minded administration from Northeastern Connecticut: Although some of these former of U.S. President James K. Private Silas Bailey, Brooklyn; schools have been demolished, a Polk, who believed the United Private George C. Edwards, number still remain. A photo of States had a ‘manifest destiny’ Thompson; Private Thomas the Danielson Grammar School to spread across the continent Gleason, Thompson; Private can be found on p. 23 of Images to the Pacific Ocean. A border George Howlett, Woodstock; of America Killingly by Natalie skirmish along the Rio Grande Private William H. Whitford, Collidge and Robert Spencer. started off the fighting and was Plainfield, and Private The old St. James School is on p. followed by a series of U.S. vic- Stephen Young, Canterbury 27 of that same volume; Killingly tories. When the dust cleared, (Connecticut Men In the Center School (now the Grange) Mexico had lost about one-third Regular Army, Mexican War). is on p. 80; two Dayville Schools of its territory, including near- Note: Now that we’re in the on p. 85; East Killingly School, ly all of present-day California, snowy season, if the weather is p. 104; Valley School, p. 105; the Utah, Nevada, Arizona and New bad, please listen to WINY or South Killingly School, p, 126. Mexico. call the Center to see if it is open The Attawaugan and Ballouville “On April 25, 1846, Mexican before you come. schools can be seen on p. 83 cavalry attacked a group of U.S. of Images of America Killingly soldiers in the disputed zone Margaret M. Weaver is the Revisited by Natalie Coolidge. under the command of General Killingly Municipal Historian. Copies of that publication are Zachary Taylor, killing about For additional information visit still available at the Killingly a dozen. They then laid siege the Killingly Historical Center Historical Center. Perhaps to an American fort along the Wednesday or Saturday, 10 someday some of these schools Rio Grande. Taylor called in a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appoint- will bear markers reflecting reinforcements, and — with the ment), visit www.killinglyhis- their former use. J. Clifford Geer help of superior rifles and artil- tory.org, or call 860-779-7250. was principal at the High School lery — was able to defeat the Mail for the Killingly Historical (on Broad Street). I noticed that Mexicans at the battles of Palo & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the list of schools and staff for Alto and Resaca de la Palma. the Killingly Historical Center 1940 included both a Danielson Following those battles, Polk should be sent to P.O. Box 6000, school where Edith Fuller was told the U.S. Congress that the Danielson, CT 06329. Margaret principal and a Killingly school ‘cup of forbearance has been Weaver may be reached at (location?) with Eileen Germain exhausted, even before Mexico margaretmweaver@gmail. as principal. passed the boundary of the com. Note: Neither the Killingly Don’t forget United States, invaded our Historical Center nor I have that the old St. territory, and shed American Caller ID. Please leave your Tractor Trailer Drivers Wanted James School blood upon American soil.’ Two name and phone number when Dayville, CT also provided days later, on May 13, Congress calling. Thank you. Applicant must have 100,000 verifiable safe driving miles or 2,500 hours verifiable safe driving time. 80% of trips return home the same day. Public Meetings THOMPSON Democratic Town Committee, 7:30 www.fritolayemployment.com p.m., Room A Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Monday, Feb. 2 Trails Committee, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Friday, Feb. 6 Frito-Lay OTR Company Driver Pay: Benefits: Merrill Seney Community Room Board of Education, 7 p.m., Woodstock Average $60,000 - $70,000 Health Insurance Middle School Dental Insurance Wednesday, Feb. 4 Board of Selectmen, 4 p.m., Room A Average 2000 miles per week Water Pollution Control Authority, 7 Planning & Zoning Commission Paid Weekly Vision Plan p.m., WPCA Facility, 40 Riverside Drive Subcommittee, 7:30 p.m., Room 1 Layover Pay Life Insurance Drop and Pick-up Pay Retirement Plan / 401K WOODSTOCK POMFRET Deadhead Pay Passenger Program Monday, Feb. 2 Stop Off Pay Frito-Lay OTR Company Monday, Feb. 2 Vacation Pay Driver Home Time Board of Education (Policy), 6 p.m., Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. Orientation Expenses Paid Woodstock Middle School Breakdown Pay IWWA, 7:30 p.m., Room B Tuesday, Feb. 3 Loading/Unloading Pay Republican Town Committee, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Inspection Pay Camp Nahaco Commission, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 Eastford/Woodstock Town Hall IWWC Meeting, 7 p.m.

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Accuracy Watch The Villager Newspapers is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safe- guards are in place to ensure accu- Jason Bleau photos rate reporting, mistakes can occur. Day Kimball President and CEO Bob Smanik Alexandria Warner, daughter of Richard T. Confirmed fact errors will be cor- presents Employee of the Year for 2014 Warner who Chubbuck used to work with rected at the top right hand corner Barbara Chubbuck with her award. in Anastasia and Pain Management, made the trip from Florida to celebrate the honor- of page A3 in a timely manner. BY SARA BRANDON ing of Chubbuck who she called a “second If you find a mistake, call SPECIAL TO THE VILLAGER mother.” (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- PUTNAM — On Friday, Jan. 23, the flunked an exam, complete with fake ness hours. During non-business employees of Day Kimball Healthcare paperwork. hours, leave a message in the edi- (DKH) honored their colleague Barbara In her current position, I’ve seen tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will Chubbuck hugs one of the many employees Chubbuck for being named 2014 Barbara dressed up as a cheerleader return your phone call. that turned out to celebrate her Employee of Employee of the Year. for the Day Kimball Dragonflys volley- the Year award. There was lots of laughter and some ball, dodge ball, trivia and spelling bee tears, and some (more) really great sto- community-based competitions. She’s ries; but let me back up a little bit as Barbara has been leav- been the coxswain for the Dragonflys ing her mark on DKH for quite a while. dragon boat team, complete with head By most accounts, I’m a newbie at Day Kimball Healthcare dress and over-sized bullhorn. She’s (DKH) having just passed my three-year anniversary in been a witch and leprechaun. She insti- September. At this past year’s employee awards dinner, 92 gated a “Where’s Pinky?” DKH-version of the 1,400 employees celebrated a combined 1,870 years of of “you’ve been flamingo’d.” Her office service. Forty-two of them surpassed the 20-year mark (it’s is peppered with photos and fun-in- important to note those attending in this group were honored ducing collections. She introduced Locally Owned & Operated out of Southbridge for milestone anniversaries of 20, 25, 30, 35 40 and 45 years, “Happy Dude” at the 2014 Employee not years of service in between. Who knows how big the din- Appreciation Summer Picnic event, 8 yd. - 10 yd. - 15 yd. - 30 yd. Roll Offs ner party would have been?). Barbara Chubbuck, one of my which inspired the filming of our own favorite people at DKH, attended as one of seven celebrating employee-version of “I’m Happy” video We’ve got a dumpster their 30-year anniversary. craze. When she noticed employees tak- I wasn’t able to attend the dinner, but I am certain that ing things a step further, she inspired for all your needs! wherever Barbara sat (or was wandering around the room), the human resources team to sponsor a everyone knew where she was by tracking her laugh, and the “Dress Happy Dude” contest. Residential Pick-up laughter of others. I know this because I often join Barbara “Barbara has the unique gift of being and a small group of regulars for lunch in the Day Kimball able to brighten your day with her dis- with single stream recycling Hospital cafeteria. I am often brought to tears by the stories tinctive laugh, a bright smile and the being shared, either by Barbara or about Barbara. eyes that mirror the soul of a caring - Roll Off • All Sizes - Containerized Service - “My nephew always asks me, ‘Aunt Amy, please tell me a person,” describes Human Resources RECYCLING: Commercial, Industrial, Residential Barbara story,’” shares Amy Franklin, administrative assis- Director John Miller. tant to the president, at a recent lunch when Amy is telling It’s clear Barbara’s “can-do-keep-it-in- Toll Free 1-800-242-7655 • 508 764-6677 stories from Barbara and Amy’s many vacations together. perspective-there’s-always-something- They’ve literally traveled around the world together, so you good ” approach to life goes with her can imagine the adventures they’ve shared. everywhere: home to her family’s 1790 “I think my favorite story, which recently had my nephew dairy farm, out in the community as a literally rolling on the floor with laughter, is the one about member/ former president of the Lions’ Valentine Ideas! the waterslide,” adds Amy. In this story Amy tells of Barbara Club, founder/advisor of the Leo’s Club visiting a water park with family and the kids convincing (also well known for hosting the annu- th her to ride the waterslide with them as the accompanying al Haunted Barn fundraiser on her Place Your Order Before February 7 & adult. Barbara determines it will be best to ride down on her family’s property), and for 15 years as Get a FREE Delivery on Your Local Order! belly. After face planting into the pool, she stands up and is Girls’ Little League Team Manager. She turning left and right trying to find the person who is call- founded the Day Kimball Wellwishers ing her name. Barbara chimes into Amy’s rendition with, back in 1978, originally as a committee Send Flowers for “Valentine Week” “What? What?” demonstrating as she swivels in the chair at to support a coworker battling cancer. Your beloved will smell the flowers the lunch table. Amy continues that it takes a couple of min- She spearheaded the production of the all week and dream of a beautiful weekend utes before Barbara realizes her bathing suit top is down at 1989 DKH Variety Show, a sellout fund- her waist. Apparently, the crowds were not sure whether to raiser sparked while she was hanging laugh or throw her a towel. Her husband suggested they leave overnight with her American Cancer Great Plush Animals with Cute immediately afterwards to avoid any drama and when they Society Relay for Life team members. Sayings… reached the car discovered they’d locked themselves out. As her former colleague retired emer- Barbara doesn’t miss a beat when the story finishes and gency department nurse and long-time “You & Me = Chemistry” – Scientist Bear continues, “What about that cruise we went on and I kept friend Barbara Domaleski shared at the “Be My Honey” – Honey Bear making up stories about you and introducing you to strang- celebration, “Barbara represents the “Light My Fire” – Devil Bear ers? Your mother thought you were going to come home very best this community hospital has married.” to offer. Barbara embodies a spirit we And many more! The laughter amongst my fellow diners builds and the sto- should all share.” ries continue as the entire table is brought to tears regaling At the Employee of the Year cele- Quality Roses and Great Fresh Flowers “Barbara stories.” bration Barbara’s long-time friend and At Reasonable Prices One person adds, “Sara, you know you can’t put most of former coworker Linda Garcia intro- this in any story you’re writing, right?” Let me just say to duces me to Barbara’s husband Alan you, it’s a great way to take a break from my desk. and tells me she has three children and The Sunshine Shop, Inc. What also gets woven into these storytelling marathons is two grandchild plus “many other unof- 925 Upper Maple Street, Dayville the sharing of births, deaths, marriages, moves, graduations, ficial children and grandchildren she’s Open Mon-Fri 8:00 – 5:30 Sat 8:00 – 4:00 divorces and who was at what community event the past adopted into her family.” Call 860-774-1662 wekend. It’s a lesson in: who’s related to who, who married I’ve yet to hear the stories about those who, who grew up with who, and who worked with who. gatherings. I know what questions I’ll Vist Us Online: www.thesunshineshop.net The “family tree” covers all of Northeast Connecticut; Kevin ask at lunch tomorrow, but I can’t Easy to Find ~ Hard to Forget! Bacon has nothing on the degrees of separation in this group promise I’ll be able to share them. – in this community for that matter. As Kathy Radel, biller in the finance department, adds, “Barbara cries harder than the person in grief and then turns it around so she has both of them laughing harder than they were crying. It’s the sign of a big heart.” Employees recently shared their stories about Barbara at the 2014 Employee of the Year Celebration hosted on Friday, Jan. 23 in the private dining room of Day Kimball Hospital. Barbara was selected by her peers from the 12 employees of the month honored throughout the year. President & CEO Robert Smanik said, “Well, the judges have spoken, and you’re it. You represent what we ascribe as the attributes we admire in our employees. Somehow we managed to surprise you at the Annual Meeting earlier this month, although I’m not sure how with all the people you know and the connections you have! Know that you are well beloved by your colleagues.” Nancy Zamagni, RN, EMR Team for Day Kimball Medical Group, said, “I can’t think of one person who has had more jobs in one institution than you. We’re very lucky for it.” In 1983, Barbara joined the Day Kimball family as a part-time employee as she was also a full-time dairy farmer at the time. The hospital schedule allowed her to work nights and she started as the unit receptionist in the emergency department. Over a 30-year span she worked with a series of medical directors from the operating room, anesthesiology (which at the time included pain management), intensive care unit, laboratory and NIC (non-in- vasive cardiology). Three years ago she became the administrative assistant to the human resources department. “I tell people about my Johns: John Athens, John Hall, John Modica, John O’Keefe, and John Miller. I’ve worked with some great people,” says Barbara about her many positions and quickly adds a litany of stories about the pranks she’s played on her coworkers over the years in different departments. I can’t share them here so you’ll have to stop by the cafeteria for lunch some time, but let’s just say she tells one story where she convinced a physician he’d A4 • Friday, January 30, 2015 Villager Newspapers

SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected] Senators pay visit to QVCC, talk Obama tuition plan

BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER STAFF WRITER DANIELSON — Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy know it won’t be easy convincing their colleagues on Capitol Hill to support President Obama’s plan to offer free community college nationwide. Connecticut’s U.S. Senators — both Democrats — visited Quinebaug Valley Community College on Jan. 23 to endorse the proposal and gather feedback from students. It was the first stop on a tour of community colleges in their home state. Despite gridlock grip- ping Washington — with Republicans in control of Congress — Blumenthal said he’s hopeful. “We’re working together on veter- Jason Bleau photo Charlie Lentz photo ans issues, on military defense matters, where I think we can set an example — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy. U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy visit- build on that example of bipartisanship, ed Quinebaug Valley Community College on Jan. 23 to talk about working across the aisle — so that we hear about the impact that this school Those who attend President Obama’s proposal to offer two years free community college do more and more, on education, on is having on the community. We could full time pay an tuition nationwide. rattle off all the statistics that we want, average tuition health care, and many other issues that of Connecticut we’ll be meeting with matter to people,” Blumenthal said. “I in the end it’s stories that are going to of $3,800 a year. Blumenthal came to move people.” QVCC to gather feedback on the plan. students to hear what the impact would think what gives me hope is that the be on them.” American people spoke in the last elec- On Jan. 8 President Obama proposed “The reason why it’s important for offering free community college nation- us to listen is we are going to have a Blumenthal and Murphy both said tion and they said is ‘We’ve had enough it would not be easy convincing their of inaction and gridlock and dysfunc- wide, offsetting $20 billion in annual tough selling job. It’s going to be a tough tuition received by community colleges. fight to get this done in Washington. colleagues — nothing seems easy in tion. We want you guys to get things Washington. Despite the long odds done.’ And we have to listen.” Blumenthal told the assembled students It’s a tough fight, I will tell you, to get said it would be money well spent. almost anything done in Washington,” Blumenthal said easier access to higher Blumenthal and Murphy came to education was worth a fight. QVCC to listen. Many students spoke “Education is our future. It’s your Blumenthal said. “But this proposal future. It’s our country’s future. We comes with a price tag. The way I look “That’s what makes this country of financial hurdles complicating their great. In many other countries, if you’re quest for higher education. Murphy sits are never going to be able to compete at it is it’s investing, not spending. This in a race to the bottom. We are never proposal invests in America. It contin- not part of the wealthy ruling class, on both the Appropriations Committee you’ve got no shot. And in many coun- and the Education Committee so he’s going to win a race to the lowest wages ues and advances that competitive edge. or to the lowest environmental stan- Just as we need to build better roads, tries — Japan or China — there are tests, well positioned to make an argument to and if you don’t make it in the top .05 his colleagues. dards or the lowest working conditions. better railroads — invest in that phys- That’s just not us. It’s not our coun- ical infrastructure — look around this percent of scores, you’re out in the field. “So I sit on the two committees in the We believe in unlocking all that human United States Senate that are going to try,” Blumenthal said. “That’s why room, you are our human infrastruc- education is in the national interest. ture. We need to invest in you.” potential, developing it,” Blumenthal have jurisdiction over this proposal. We said. “Keep in mind — universal public have to authorize it in the Education And that’s why this proposal from the Many students told of how QVCC had President is so inspiring and profound- made a profound impact on their lives. education — there was a time people Committee and we then have to put the thought that can’t happen, we can’t do money into it in the Appropriations ly important.” Blumenthal said he’d take their stories Federal funds for the plan would go of back to Washington. that. Again, a select few went to high Committee. So I’m going to be in the school, everybody else had to work in middle of this debate,” Murphy said. only to community-college programs “We can make speeches on the floor where most students graduate and of the United States Senate, with all of the mills or the field. This nation is “And so I wanted to come first here defined by its realization of dreams that to Quinebaug to hear from you about find employment or transfer to four- the great rhetoric and generalities and year schools. Students also would be statistics,” Blumenthal said. “But you people thought were beyond our reach. whether you think this is a good idea We believe in enabling more people to — and to talk to us about a little bit required to attend at least half time, know, at the end of the day, what really maintain a 2.5 grade-point average and convinces people is a face and a voice do better and for their children to do about what this experience means to better — the American dream.” you. Because in the end we’ve got to “make steady progress” to remain eligi- — somebody who can tell a story, some- ble. Currently, there are approximate- body who has a life experience that hits sell this to our colleagues. And the best Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) way for us to sell this is to hear directly ly 8 million U.S. community college home. Your life stories are what we students, according to the American hope to bring back to Washington — 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- from you as to the impact that this com- [email protected]. munity college is having on you — to Association of Community Colleges. not only yours but all around the state Two events on tap at QVCC

aren’t there yet — but they hope to follow concerns that some of our students may them.” in those alumni footsteps after they make have about what happens after QVCC,” For those who are pondering attend- their graduation walk. QVCC is holding Poirier said. “And also for them to share ing QVCC, the college has scheduled events on consecutive days next week to their story about what brought them into an Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 4, showcase the path to progress. QVCC, what the difference was that we and all prospective students and their An Alumni Experience is scheduled helped them provide and become who families are invited to attend. Susan for Tuesday, Feb. 3. The event will bring they are today.” Breault, Interim Director of Enrollment together six successful QVCC alumni The alumni scheduled to speak on Feb. Services and Director of Marketing and who will share their personal and profes- 3 are Bruce Bumpus from Web Industries, Communications, has helped organize sional experience to current students. An who graduated in 1986; Linda Colangelo, the Open House. The event is scheduled Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, Class of 2003, from the Northeast District for 6 p.m. and includes a complimentary Feb. 4, and is open to anyone interested in Department of Health and also owner of dinner. Charlie Lentz photo attending the college. Creative Quill; Carla Demers, Class of “It’s really reaching out to prospective From left, QVCC Alumni Director Cherie Cherie Poirier, Associate Director of 1988, owner of Demers Accounting; Mae students, high school students but also Poirier, QVCC Interim Director of Enrollment Development and Alumni Director for Flexer, Class of 2008, Connecticut State any member of the community who’s Services Susan Breault, and QVCC President QVCC & Foundation, organized the Senator, District 29; Deb Freligh, Class interested in coming to QVCC in the fall Dr. Carlee Drummer. Alumni Experience. The event brings of 2012, Westminster Tool Inc.; Mark of 2015,” Breault said. together a half-dozen accomplished grad- Light, Class of 2002, Willimantic Savings The evening will include both a student, uates who will share the benefits of their Institute Bank and Trust Company. faculty, and alumni panel. Prospective BY CHARLIE LENTZ college experience and offer advice to The Alumni Experience showcases the students will get a chance to ask ques- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER current students. value of attending QVCC and a questions of panel members. DANIELSON — Quinebaug Valley “Alumni Experience is our opportuni- tion-and-answer session with the alumni “We’re going to have a lot of represen- Community College has alumni who ty to bring in former students of QVCC — is also scheduled. tation from our faculty and staff,” Breault have been there and done that — taking alumni who have become professionals “The reason they were able to become said. “We’ll have faculty from early child- their diplomas and using them to succeed in our community to come in and speak who they are today is because of what hood education, human services, engi- in the real world. Prospective students with present students about some of the they experienced here at QVCC,” Poirier neering, college of technology, from our said. “And that’s what many of the alum- fine arts program.” ni that I’ve spoken with over the past two The $20 application fee to the college years have told me over and over again will be waived for students applying on — is how important this college was to Feb. 4. Prospective students can also register for the basic skills assessment for those who haven’t taken the SAT (Scholatic Aptitude Test) or don’t plan to take the SAT. Toyotas are less “You can apply for free that night on the spot,” Breault said. “Also in Dudley, MA we’re having dinner so they can • We have no mortgages come and have • Low overhead in Dudley MA some dinner too, • Over 300 new & used vehicles to choose from for immediate delivery it’s on the house.” (If we don’t have it, we can get it within 48 hours) Over 150 pro- • Guaranteed financing as low as 0% spective students • Leftovers and demos with savings up to $9000.00 and family mem- • Guaranteed Financing as low as 1.9% on certified used vehicles bers attended the • We have sales, service and parts staff members that have been employed at Tri-State for Open House last over 25 years year. Breault said • Honest small town approximately 80 dealing percent of the stu- • No games - no gimmicks dents who attended • Serving the tri-community the Open House last and tri-state area for year enrolled for over 25 years the 2014 fall semes- • Special military and ter. college rebates available “It really gives you a good flavor for how unique and www.TristateToyota.com special QVCC is,” Breault said. “It’s a big event for us so we’re hoping for a really great turnout again this year.”

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BY SANGJOO KIM

WOODSTOCK ACADEMY CLASS OF 2016 SPECIAL TO THE VILLAGER When someone asked me which country is the best place I have ever been to, I would hesitate and say the Czech Republic. Although the Czech Republic is a beautiful country that I would like to visit again, the Woodstock Academy trip to Haiti in April 2014 shifted my list of favorite countries. This past October, I was excited to be invited to Haiti again and of course, excitedly, I decided to join the team. Haiti is the most wonderful country that is full of hope, joy, and love. It was completely different from what I had been hearing for 17 years. Especially filled with joy and the best part of my trips, was the HELO orphanage in Les Cayes. HELO, founded by Elisabeth Kennedy and Jean Phares Beaucejour, provides Home, Education, Love, and Opportunity to 54 children as well as a school for more than 90 children. Every single kid at HELO is surpris- ingly bright, warm, and loving. They always greet people with kisses and hugs. By the end of the trip, all the team members (Annabel, Amy, Jessica, Erin, and Sara) were exhausted from doing activities like arts and crafts, soccer, singing, and hide and seek. I will never forget the beautiful smiles of each child and their soft voices asking “pote’m” (which means hug or pick me up). Even hearing “chinwa” (which means Chinese) from the kids, who were teasing me since I was struggling to explain that I am Korean! Waking up every day listening to the chickens, goats, and mosquitoes will also stay in my heart, as it is reminder of the beauty of the countryside and of Courtesy photos the country’s people. I am hoping that SangJoo Kim, a junior at Woodstock Academy, spent his holiday I can go back again soon and I will be break volunteering at an orphanage in Haiti. looking forward to it. For more information on HELO please visit www.HeloHaiti.org or email US Director Elisabeth Kennedy at [email protected].

NOTHING TO LOL! ABOUT Texting or browsing with your head bent forward over your cell phone results in a hunched posture that can lead to neck pain. With your head Putnam Lions to host volleyball challenge tilted forward and your shoulders drooped, extra stress is placed on the cervical spine. In a neutral position, the head weighs 10-12 pounds. Bending the head forward 15 degrees increases the force that the head PUTNAM — The Putnam This facility is the best Indoor Complementary food, beverag- exerts on the neck to 27 pounds, a 30-degree tilt of the head places 40 Lions Volleyball Challenge Volleyball facility in Northeast es, snacks and t-shirts will be pounds, and a 60-degree tilt exerts 60 pounds. Thus, it is easy to see how (PLVC) is on! New England. The facility con- available to players. a hunched texting posture could result in early wear and degeneration of This event is a fun-filled time tains four courts which makes Event slots fill quickly so the cervical (neck) portion of the spine. Chiropractors are posture experts for all participating Volleyball all the teams active and in con- anyone interested in entering who can help alleviate neck strain. Chiropractic alleviates neck pain – Chiropractors addresses the players as well as the largest tinual competition. Referees a team is encouraged to contact underlying cause of pain disorders, headaches, low back pain and sports fundraiser of the year for the are provided. Lion Steve Faucher at fauch- injuries by treating the cause, not covering the symptoms. We are trained Putnam Lions. Co-Ed teams compete for cash [email protected] or 860-617-4142 to restore the health of your spine and joints. We’re located at 21 South This year’s tournament is prizes and the coveted travel- or Lion Michael Hanrahan at Main St., Putnam, where we work to restore your health and guide you being held on March 14 and 15 in ing PLVC trophy. Individual [email protected] or 860- in a personalized approach to overall wellness. Please call 860.928.2292 the Pomfret School Strongfield prizes for raising pledge 933-5793 for more information to schedule an appointment, and let us help you live life without pain. House located in Pomfret. amounts will also be awarded. and a Team Packet. P.S. To avoid neck pain, try lifting your cell phone closer to eye level and casting your eyes downward to see the screen.

Weekly Crossword January 30, 2015 Across

1. Bull markets 4. Pillow covers 9. High school formal dance 13. ___ juice (milk) 14. Type of poem, e.g. ode 15. Allotment 16. Public place in ancient Greece for ath- letes 18. Small coins of ancient Greece 19. Centers 20. Highest heaven 22. Slow-witted person (British) 23. Marienbad, for one 24. “___ Maria” 25. “For ___ a jolly ...” (contraction) 26. 007, for one 28. Head newspaperman 31. Crumbs 33. Diacritic mark over German vowels 36. Enthralling novel or play 40. Big test 41. Convene ly on another’s property Scott Adams has one: 48. Bony 44. Casual eatery 3. Musicians who per- Abbr. 49. 180’s (hyphenated) 47. “___ rang?” form individually 35. Easter flower 53. Mournful poem 50. “Tarzan” extra 4. Makes smooth and 37. “To ___ is human ...” 54. Back in 51. Charlotte-to-Raleigh glossy 38. Drug to treat 56. “Gimme ___!” (start dir. 5. European mint used in Parkinson’s disease of an Iowa State cheer) 52. The “p” in m.p.g. perfume (hyphenated) (2 wds) 55. Leader born in 6. “A jealous mistress”: 39. Understands clearly 58. Put on board, as Georgia, Russia Emerson 42. Lacking vigor cargo 57. Improbable story 7. Entangles 43. Big ___ Conference 59. “Don’t give up!” (2 wds) 8. Little rascal 44. Happen to 63. “___ do you do?” 60. Medieval surcoat 9. Dock 45. Comparatively cock- 64. “Silent Spring” sub- 61. Iron/nickel/carbon 10. Echo amamie ject (abbrev.) alloy used in watches 11. Printed sheet of 46. Individuals 62. Anesthetized paper folded three times 65. Industrious 12. Nastier 66. Complain 15. Carry on 67. Armageddon 17. Parenthesis, essen- 68. European language tially 69. Cat calls 21. Song of joy ConnecticutsQuietCorner “Every Town Deserves 70. Undertake, with 22. Even if, briefly “out” 27. Christmas season 29. Clinker Down 30. Any thing

a Good Local Newspaper” 1. Person in a mask, 32. Advance, slangily baseball 34. “Dilbert” cartoonist 2. One who hunts illegal- A6 • Friday, January 30, 2015 Villager Newspapers

SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected] MPS students honored at CT Regional Scholastic Art Awards

Courtesy photos “Dream Land,” by Caitlin Cryan. “The Tree that Came to Dinner,” by senior Caitlin Cryan, of Millbury, Mass.

“Land of the ‘Free,’” by Shannon McMaugh, of Foster, R.I.

THOMPSON — Three Marianapolis students have been honored in the 2015 annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards, including three Gold Keys and one “Best in Show.” Marianapolis submitted nine pieces of work created by Yidi Chen (’15), Caitlin Cryan (’15), Xiaohua “Edward” Li (’16), Shannon McMaugh (’15), and Jiaxin “Charlie” Zhang (’15). All works were selected by the individuals’ teacher and were seen as the highest quality that had been created this year. Senior Caitlin Cryan, of Millbury, Mass., was awarded the highest honor that any Marianapolis student has ever received in the competition for her digital photograph “The Tree that Came to Dinner.” Awarded a Gold Key, American Visions award nominee and “Best in Show,” Caitlin’s photo was selected as the top photograph of the regional awards for the photography category. Caitlin also received a Gold Key for her digital photograph “Dream Land.” The Scholastic Art Awards is the largest juried student art competition in the state. Student artwork is juried by professional artists and university art faculty and is selected on merit for inclusion “The Meeting House,” by Jiaxin “Charlie” Zhang. “Bizarre in Venice,” by Jiaxin “Charlie” Zhang, of Shenzhen, China. in a statewide art exhibition held at the Hartford Art School. Beyond the honor of being selected for this high quality exhibit, students may be awarded Gold the Silpe Gallery on the University of Visions award nominee and “Best in and a Silver Key for his pencil drawing or Silver Keys and Honorable Mention Hartford campus. The show runs until Show,” for her digital photograph “The “The Meeting House.” Awards in each of 17 media categories. Feb. 6, and is open for public viewing Tree that Came to Dinner” and a Gold Shannon McMaugh (’15) of Foster, R.I., All accepted work from Marianapolis, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 Key for her digital photograph “Dream received a Silver Key for her digital pho- along with thousands of other pieces p.m., and weekends, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Land.” tograph “Land of the ‘Free.” from throughout the state, will be dis- The winners from Marianapolis: Jiaxin “Charlie” Zhang (’15) of played in the regional gallery show at Caitlin Cryan (’15) of Millbury, Mass. Shenzhen, China, received a Gold Key received a Gold Key award, American for his oil painting “Bizarre in Venice” WA teacher selected for magazine’s ‘40 Under 40’ list

WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Under 40 Class of 2015. it organization, Family Related Academy Social Studies teacher and Dziedzic, who’s in her 13th year at Effective Solutions for Humanity Department Chairman Ms. Sara the Academy, was featured on the 40 (FRESH). Under her guidance, Dziedzic, has been selected as a mem- Under 40 list for her fantastic work FRESH has successfully raised more ber of Connecticut Magazine’s 40 with Woodstock Academy’s non-prof- than $35,000 for poverty relief and awareness in the Quiet Corner. “I’m nothing without the students who sat in my classes, met on the weekends, took risks, and had the big ideas,” Dziedzic stated. “They make me great. I’m so lucky to work at a supportive school, where they are willing to take chances if it benefits students and have the support of great parents who trust me with their children.” In addition to her work with FRESH, Dziedzic is the advisor for the Academy’s nationally ranked Model United Nations (MUN) Club and MUN Travel Team, which won a total of 35 awards last year, including a delegation award at the University of Delaware and a delegation award at Nationals. She also travels inter- nationally each year with students, bringing them to new and different countries, exposing them to different Sara Dziedzic cultures and ways of life. In April, Dziedzic will travel with 46 students “Sara does so much for her students, to Italy and Germany for one week. going beyond the typical classroom “I am so pleased that Sara is experiences. She inspires kids, chal- being recognized for her extensive lenges them, helps them to become commitment better people, and empowers them to to the students change the world.” of Woodstock For more information on Academy and to Woodstock Academy’s non-profit the Academy’s FRESH or Model UN Club, please community at visit our website at www.woodstock- large,” Associate academy.org. To see who else made Headmaster Connecticut’s Magazine’s 40 Under Holly Singleton 40 list, please visit their website at commented. www.connecticutmag.com. READING NEWSPAPERS IS A QUEST LIKE NO OTHER V illager Newspapers Friday, January 30, 2015 • A7

ENDICOTT COLLEGE Gregory Roto, of Eastford too. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be Brooklyn: Minjong Yoon Zachary Bartolomei, of East provided in the new cafeteria. Danielson: Zane Roman Cooke Woodstock In the event of inclement weather, the Danielson: Ashley Morgan Dumaine BEVERLY, Mass. — Endicott College Jessica Musto, of Woodstock open house will be held the following Danielson: Jon David Dyson announces that Julia Francis Gilloran, week on Feb. 11 at 6om the Danielson Danielson: Jackie Giraldo daughter of James and Elizabeth campus. For more information please Danielson: Jonathan Tyler Keeley Gilloran of Pomfret Center, has met ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY contact the Student Success Center Danielson: Hollis Austin Smith the requirements to be on the Dean’s in Danielson at 860-932-4020 or www. Danielson: Mackenzie Dawn Zapata List for the fall 2014 semester. Julia is a BRISTOL, R.I. — The following local QVCC.edu/openhouse. Dayville: Emma Michele Capron freshman majoring in Liberal Studies/ Dayville: Catherine Taylor Conte Education. residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University Dean’s Dayville: Christine Adele Gagnon QUINEBAUG VOLUNTEER FIRE Dayville: Katlyn Elizabeth Herrick List for the Fall 2014 semester. Full-time DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS PUTNAM LIONS MEMORIAL students who complete 12 or more cred- Dayville: Garrett John Soler SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE its per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 East Woodstock: Abigail Anne or higher are placed on the Dean’s List QUINEBAUG — Quinebaug Phillips that semester. Volunteer Fire Department is now Eastford: Dylan John Davis PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions Sarah Gilloran, of Pomfret Center, accepting applications for the Lt. George Eastford: Gunnar William Eubanks Memorial Scholarships applications majoring in Architecture W. Walker Memorial Scholarship and North Grosvenordale: Lauren are now available from Mrs. Lee at Zachary Morin, of Woodstock Valley, the Chief Joseph Donovan, Sr. Memorial Michelle Biernacki the Putnam High School Guidance majoring in International Business Scholarship. North Grosvenordale: Andrew James Department or from Lion Al Cormier. Garrett Ponte, of Woodstock, major- Requirements for application: Coderre Lion Cormier can be reached at put- ing in Undecided • Be a Thompson resident graduat- North Grosvenordale: Ryan Caron [email protected] or by calling Carly Quinn, of Danielson, majoring ing high school senior pursuing higher King 860-234-7098. in Engineering education. North Grosvenordale: Rachel Heather The $1,000 non-renewable scholar- Ian Waldron, of Danielson, majoring • Scholarship applications will only Maryyanek ships are available to any graduating in Media Communication be considered if complete. Pomfret: Diego Andres Briones senior or home-school student who is Emma Guillot, of Dayville, majoring Non-compliance will void applica- Pomfret Center: William Alexander a Putnam resident, regardless of high in Architecture tion. Harrington school attended. The student does not Mikayla Pasco, of Dayville, majoring • Students may apply for one or both Pomfret Center: Tess Marie Person need to be affiliated with the Putnam in Management scholarships. Pomfret Center: Sara Rose Tufts Lions and/or the Leo Club. Carly Quinn, of Danielson, majoring Each scholarship requires its own Putnam: Sydne Leigh Andersen Putnam Lions Memorial scholar- in Engineering application. Putnam: Lee Eleanor Prunier ships are awarded based on academic Ian Waldron, of Danielson, majoring • Applications are available at most Putnam: Peter Joseph Sabourin achievement, leadership, service and a in Media Communication area schools’ guidance offices. They Putnam: William Joseph Walsh student’s statement. are also posted on the community Thompson: Emily Autumn Baranow The fully completed applications Quinebaug Valley Community board of the Thompson Town Hall and Thompson: Lily Truman Orr are due in the Putnam High School College Thompson Public Library. Thompson: Olivera Schmeelk Guidance Department or to the Lions • Student deadline is March 27 to your Woodstock: Jake Edward Almquist Scholarship Committee by April 1. Late DANIELSON — Area high school guidance office. Woodstock: Samuel Paul Beckwith or incomplete applications will not be students and community members Woodstock: Richard Marc Bibeault considered. Scholarships will be award- are invited to the annual open house Woodstock: Cassandra Emma Canniff ed in June. highlighting the strong faculty-student UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Woodstock: Caitlyn Duquette relationships at Quinebaug Valley Woodstock: Casandra Marie Guilani Community College on Wednesday, Woodstock: Eric Dale Howard CASTLETON STATE COLLEGE STORRS — The University of Woodstock: Rebekah Labak Feb. 4, at the Danielson campus. The Connecticut recently announced the event will begin at 6pm and is open to Woodstock: Emily Joyce Lamarre students who attained the Dean’s List Woodstock: Jacquelin Nicole Lee CASTLETON, Vt. — Francesca anyone interested in attending the col- for the fall 2014 semester. To make the Iacobucci, of Woodstock, was recently lege in fall 2015. Woodstock: Cody William Resnick Dean’s List, students must be taking at Woodstock: Ian Slade Sorensen named to the Castleton College Dean’s “QVCC: A Game Changer” open least 12 credits, finish the semester with List for the fall semester of the 2014-15 house will provide students of all Woodstock Valley: Nicholas Guy a grade point average that is among Danforth academic year. ages the ability to hear about pro- the top 25 percent of students enrolled To qualify for this academic honor, grams and courses the college offers Woodstock Valley: Rachel Rebecca in their school or college, and have no Landry the student must maintain full-time sta- and meet one-on-one with the faculty. grade below a “C.” tus and a semester grade point average After a welcome from QVCC President Brooklyn: David Delashmutt of 3.5. Carlee Drummer, the highlight of the Brooklyn: Nicholas Anthony Godino event will be the student panel of cur- Brooklyn: Amanda Jane Slater rent students and alumni. The panel Brooklyn: Alexander Paul Tedeschi UNIVERSITY OF includes: Tyler Benkowski, current MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH student enrolled in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Certificate; NORTH DARTMOUTH — Kaitlynn Teagan Brewster’13, graduated with a Thayer, from Woodstock, has been degree in Fine Arts and is currently a named to the UMass Dartmouth Fall graphic designer at Kocheck Co. Inc., 2014 Dean’s list in recognition of earn- Putnam; Jesse Credit, current student ing a semester grade point average of majoring in Liberal Arts & Sciences 3.2 or higher of a possible 4.0. with plans on becoming a doctor; Mindy Deslandes’05, graduated with a degree in medical assisting and also a graduate UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD of Windham Hospital Radiology program. She is employed at Day Kimball Hospital as a radio technician; and WEST HARTFORD — The University Nathan Hardt’12, currently attending of Hartford is pleased to announce Nichols College and will graduate in Abigail Orn of Putnam has been named May 2015 with a degree in marketing. to its Dean’s List for Fall 2014. Prospective students will be able to talk one-on-one with faculty from WEST HARTFORD — The University all program and department areas, as of Hartford is pleased to announce well as staff from admissions, financial Matthew Baronowski of Thompson has aid, disability services and The QVCC been named to its Dean’s List for Fall Foundation. The $20 application fee 2014. will be waived during the open house event for anyone who completes the WEST HARTFORD — The University online application that evening. All of Hartford is pleased to announce the are encouraged to schedule their Basic following local students have been Skills Assessment testing appointment named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2014.

MARY R. FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Monday, Feb. 2: Fresh baked pepperoni pizza, celery sticks with ranch WOODSTOCK dip, carnival cookie, 100 percent orange juice, milk. WOODSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS Tuesday, Feb. 3: “Brunch for Lunch” – Ham, egg, cheese, croissant, steamed Monday, Feb. 2: Baked potato, cheese carrots, “Nutrition Surprise,” kiwi, and bacon, broccoli, roll, fruit, milk. milk. Tuesday, Feb. 3: Fish sandwich, cole- Wednesday, Feb. 4: Breaded slaw, oven fries, fruit, milk. Mozzarella sticks, dipping sauce, brown Wednesday, Feb. 4: Bosco cheese stix, rice, garden peas, orange smiles, milk. marinara sauce, carrot sticks, fruit, Thursday, Feb. 5: Chicken nuggets, milk. ketchup, Mac “n Cheese, steamed broc- Thursday, Feb. 5: Hamburger, gravy, coli, applesauce, milk. mashed potato, corn, roll, fruit, milk. Friday, Feb. 6: Hamburger on a bun, Friday, Feb. 6: Pizza, three bean salad, oven baked tater tots, ketchup, baked fruit, milk. beans, diced pears, milk.

THOMPSON THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL/ TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Answer to Crossword Monday, Feb. 2: Chicken nuggets, Mac ‘n Cheese, steamed broccoli, or Fresh baked pizza, plain or pepperoni. Tuesday, Feb. 3: Meatball sliders, peppers, onions, shredded Mozzarella, baked potato, warm lentils and spinach or fresh baked cheese pizza. Wednesday, Feb. 4: Enchilada snack, refried beans, Mexicali corn, bread stick or fresh baked cheese calzone with dipping sauce. Thursday, Feb. 5: Cheese Ravioli, zucchini parmesan, roasted butternut squash, warm pretzel or fresh baked cheese pizza. Friday, Feb. 6: Chicken cordon bleu sandwich (breaded or grilled), len- til soup, yellow beans, or fresh baked pizza, plain or meatball. A8 • Friday, January 30, 2015 Villager Newspapers Lending P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 and Telephone: (860) 928-1818 Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner borrowing Frank G. Chilinski President & Publisher “Neither a borrower nor a lender be,” said Polonius Adam Minor LETTERS TO THE EDITOR in an often quoted piece Editor from Hamlet. I love the play, but have never quite taken the old Kimball: Defending the United Nations man’s advice. More than EDITORIAL To the Editor: the John Birch Society and other extreme once, I’ve For several years, following my retirement right-wing publications) can be found about lent money from a 35-year career as a United Nations the programs of the United Nations, includ- to others and staff member, I have read with increasing ing Agenda 21. found myself concern opinion articles published by your You may rest assured that the United in a dilem- One-time newspapers that misconstrue the goals of Nations has never advocated blurring state ma. There Agenda 21 and make false accusations about or national borders, as most recently alleged is a moment the United Nations. in your newspaper, nor does the United when I am I have not written earlier because I did not Nations seek to “destroy our Constitution certain that all star wish to dignify the ludicrous fabrications and our Republic.” I am frankly astounded NANCY WEISS I am offering what can As the Pro Bowl (the NFL’s all-star in these articles with a reply. However, a that you continue to print false accusations only be a game) plays in the background as I write minimum respect for the truth and the facts about an absolutely essential international this, and the Super Bowl is still days should be required to merit publication on institution. The UN is not a threat to any- short-term loan. When I away, I’m reminded of a little known these pages. one’s freedoms, in fact it reinforces them; make the decision to lend, fact — yours truly was actually a one- If readers wish to learn about the United but continuing to print extreme and baseless I believe I am doing the time all star. Nations, its goals and principles, they need opinion articles is a disservice to your read- right thing. Of course, the Now, granted, I’ve never played for only read the Charter. To see how the ide- ers and a threat to your newspaper’s integri- process is never simple. a professional sports league, but back als of the Charter are being implemented, I ty and credibility. When I was growing up, in my high school days, I had a decent would refer you to the UN’s website, www. access to capital was lim- jump shot, and could hang with some un.org, where ample accurate reference Mary Eliza Kimball ited. It’s hard to remem- players. My skills were about to be put information (without selective quotes, mis- Pomfret ber what it was like before on display. quotes and misinterpretations, taken from credit cards. People lived I was at a weekend retreat called on the money they had or Word of if they went in to debt, it The Life Snow Thanks for making the YMCA possible was often to individuals. Camp Landlords got stuck on the Minor (which To the Editor: Worcester County All Stars, which encom- rent if people fell behind. is also Thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Betty Hale pass all the Y’s in the Worcester County. The Storeowners ran tabs for Details happen- and her son, Laurence, plus the YMCA of All Stars swam all over New England and in groceries until they were ing this Greater Hartford and the foresight of the the Virgin Islands. As individual swimmers, forced to cut off credit. ADAM weekend, former mayors of Putnam, State Rep. Danny they swam in the AAU league all over New People lent money to oth- MINOR by the Rovero, Mr. Viens, Mr. Place and current England. Michael Tetreault, was one of the ers. way — Mayor Falzarano, northeast Connecticut and top back strokers in all of New England, When I was a young, nice tim- specifically, Putnam, has finally arrived into swimming against the best from every New married woman, my ing!). The the 20th century. England state, and even Rick Carey, of New husband and I lived in event always took place on Super Bowl Yes, the 20th century, because it has not York, who went on to become one of the upstate New York. I had weekend. We would leave Friday after- yet caught up to the 21st like the western top swimmers in the world. Yet, these indi- my first real job as a high noon and return Sunday night after part of the state. This YMCA has been a long viduals were never allowed to swim in the a delirious weekend of rallies, games school teacher. I took on time coming. I have been saying this since Connecticut High School Championships and activities, all on a campground in extra assignments that the 1970’s, that northeast Connecticut needed northern New York, in the middle of because their high schools did not have a paid small stipends and winter. Yeah, it was cold. Like, nose a swimming area. Most people do not know swim team. Now thanks to caring individ- I saved money. One day hair freezing cold. You know what I’m that there were blueprint plans to install a uals like the Hales and the mayors, plus the woman with whom I talking about. regulation swimming pool along with div- many others that I do not know, the north- shared homeroom duties Anyway, part of the weekend included ing tanks at the Recreation Park in the 60’s eastern Connecticut high schools will now took me aside and told me a 5-on-5 basketball team, and we had a or early 70’s. Mr. Joe Alcott showed me the have a place to swim. Putnam and the sur- a sad story. Her brother pretty good squad. I played small for- plans at the time, but they never came to fru- rounding communities should use the Y was going to be deported ward, but I spent a lot of time out on the ition. Why? Does anybody know? to attract high-level corporations into the and if he returned to the wing shooting jumpers when I was able Some of the top swimmers in New area. Northeast Connecticut is well situated Philippines, she was sure to get open. The games were quick, as England came from northeast Connecticut. between Providence, Worcester, Boston and he would be jailed. She there were a lot of teams in the tourna- In the 70’s, Michael P. Tetreault, Michelle Hartford with good highways and rail lines. needed a loan to help him. ment that weekend, and they had to get Tetreault, Mark A. Tetreault and Steve Mann The Quinebaug Valley can now start compet- I gave it to her. She said everyone fair playing time and opportu- of Putnam, Donny Walburg of Woodstock, ing with western Connecticut and maybe we she would pay it back over nity to make the tournament. Danny Rybacki and I believe Julie Rybacki will again have some of the top swimmers in 6 months. She didn’t. Unfortunately, our team only played of North Grosvenordale, all swam for the New England. Thanks again for making this Eventually she gave me a couple games that weekend, as we YMCA in Southbridge, Mass., TRI-Y. The possible. a few dollars at a time. I got matched up against a team that Southbridge YMCA swim team was one of decided not to count the was much bigger and much faster than the best in Massachusetts. They swam in Paul P. Tetreault money, as it would dis- us. We had no chance, but we did hit the YMCA league and most of them became Putnam appoint me. It was never some lucky shots, including a couple going to add up to what I three-pointers from yours truly, as after had given her. I passed the the game (the score might as well have SOUND OFFS been 50-0), we were walking dejectedly plain envelopes to my hus- off the court when a man in a polo shirt band and asked him to do with a whistle around his neck and hold- whatever he thought best ing a clipboard walked up to me. Swindled by our own countrymen with it. As we prepared to “Adam Minor?” he asked. move back to Connecticut, SOUND OFF: handling the properties of what amounts to a I looked behind me to make sure he the woman hosted an elab- wasn’t talking to another person named Has anyone given any thought as to why we handful of banks (very large banks) that hold orate dinner party for us Adam Minor that was somehow stand- had a real estate boom and then bust? the majority of the wealth in our country, that involved a great deal ing right behind me, and turned around Was it all a well-orchestrated plan to who are backed up by the federal govern- of effort on her part. It was to see no one there. promote socialism in our country by both ment, with the low interest loans so that the a signal from her that the “You’re on the all-star team,” he said Republican and Democratic parties? Or are mice can play. debt was paid and we left in my direction. our so-called leaders really that ignorant? So where is the cat? You might ask. We the on good terms. “What? Me?” I asked with genuine Consider why banks would grant loans to taxpayers are the cat, and we are sleeping One hot summer day as surprise. “We just got killed.” those whom they should have known could in the sun on the couch, while the mice are I was dropping our young- “Nice shooting kid,” he said to me. not repay in the long run, why? Because even eating us out of house and home, literally. est daughter off at a camp, “See you tonight.” when small banks failed, they would be taken Some want to blame the Republicans over a classmate of her’s, whom “Um, OK,” I murmured, still shocked over by bigger banks, and when the biggest the Democrats, as in the Obamacare legisla- I knew, was near the front at my selection. My teammates were banks failed they would be bailed out by tion, but who do you think owns the insur- door in tears. She didn’t happy for me, as I was one of only 15 the federal government with next-to-nothing ance companies, Republicans of course, who have the money to pay players or so selected for the all-star loans which were funded by folks like you also own big banks. What really gets me is the two-week fee. I wrote game played later that night in front of and me, the taxpayers. how these parties put on the show like good a check. She assured me hundreds of campers. Officials at the With these low interest loans these big- cop, bad cop, like there is a good cop here. that someday she would camp made a big deal out of the game, gest banks were allowed to gamble with our These two parties are conspirators to which pay me back. I was happy officially introducing us by name at money in the stock market, buying futures Socialism is the end result. to be of help and left feel- the rally before the game to raucous in everything from oil to lamb chops thereby So what is this Socialism? It is the plunder ing good about myself. applause and techno music, and then setting the prices on these commodities and of the productive to be squandered among Years later, I felt even bet- again at the game. Somehow, I was even setting them high, then profit taking calling the non-productive. This might be OK if you chosen for the starting lineup. ter about her. One day I it an adjustment, while giving Joe Public the happened to be alcoholic on the state, or a received a check from the I was representing my church at a bas- idea that he was getting wealthy through his Wall Street gambler, a big bank executive ketball all-star game. At the time, I must girl, now a grown woman, 401k. With these banks holding the notes on whose salary increases even when their bank have thought I was pretty cool. who never forgot her is being bailed out by the federal government, Things were about to get better. properties from all over the country from promise. The game went quickly, as we played default, this allowed them set the prices on or a two faced politician at any level. If you Recently I sold an item with a running clock. Only a few min- these properties (low ball). are a hard working American citizen, whose to another young woman. utes in, I was starting to get winded. What this means, is that if you want to pay does not increase, do not work so hard She didn’t have enough These players were sprinting circles sell your home, regardless of what it costs that you are sleeping on the couch the rest to complete the transac- around me, with fast break after fast to build something like what you have, the of the time, while the mice can play, or you tion, so I let her pay half break. But on one possession, I circled prices have been set. Real estate agents have will find yourself sleeping on a government what she owned me. She under the basket and found a route to to work with the banks in most cases, because owned couch and you will be told when you promised to pay within a the right wing. The point guard knew that is where the money is coming from. can sleep. month. She was a lovely, what I was doing and fed me the ball Like the banks, the real estate companies are Next chapter, deflation. Everyone has to hard working person and right as I got to my spot. Without even being swallowed up by nationwide real estate wake up and speak out against this tyranny just needed a break. So thinking, I squared up and launched the companies, and who are they? So now you or be controlled by it. far, I’ve written, emailed ball toward the rim. have got a handful of real estate companies and called. No response. I Swish. have a sour feeling about I didn’t look around or wink to any the whole thing, but she of my friends (looking back, I really probably feels even worse. should have), but I could hear the crowd What’s On I wonder how it will end. erupt after the shot, particularly from Polonius is a fool, spout- the section that housed my friends. It Email ing aphorisms instead of was a very cool moment, and one that Your Mind? I’ll never forget. real wisdom. The classics I never did get another shot that night. Us! We’d Like to Know. teach us about life. Some In fact, if remember correctly, I don’t may say I’m a slow learn- think I even touched the ball again. er, but what’s the point Perhaps the opposition feared my assas- Email us your of being human if not to sin’s eye and tightened their grip on take a risk now and then defense. More likely, I was promptly thoughts to: on the integrity of others? substituted for after getting winded. Sometimes it just takes Regardless, I had my all-star moment. adam@ longer to work out well. Granted, it was in front of 400 people instead of in front of 80,000 people, but you know what? I’ll take it. villagernewspapers

Adam Minor may be reached at (508) .com 909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridgepress.com. V illager Newspapers Friday, January 30, 2015 • A9 An update on Putnam’s WPCA projects WHAT IS IT? Someone tive. rate increases neces- we would still be left whose opinion In 2010 we sary for liquidity and with all our eggs in I have respect- Your were operat- essential to funding the one basket. Therefore, ed since high urn ing under a improvements planned. the WPCA commission school recent- T state-enforced We are now in good has decided to investi- ly commented JAMES SHAW consent order shape financially and gate the benefits of a that there is requiring the the overdue receivables Public/Private partner- a lot of misin- WPCA town to do too have been reduced to ship. This partnership formation out Chairman many things under $250,000 as a would provide the oper- there regard- to list before result of a disciplined ating security and the ing the WPCA and what they would issue with- collection process. resources necessary we are doing. drawal permits for the The balance will not to support the invest- So this is my attempt Little River and the be resolved until the ments made and expect- to bring everyone up to Park Street well field. remaining homes are ed in the future. The date. Most people do not sold or foreclosed. It idea is to hire a profes- For all practical pur- understand that the should be noted that sional firm to oversee poses, the sewer plant State owns and controls we have successfully and manage operations CONTEST ENTRY FORM Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 upgrade project is all the water above and secured over $12 mil- while retaining current Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 complete. The project underground and only lion in grant money to operating employees cost was in the $19 mil- permits other entities help fund many of the and the ability to fund My guess is:______lion range, funded by to use it. We are now improvement projects, new projects using pub- USDA loans and grants. permitted for the next minimizing the impact lic money not available Last week’s What Is It? ??? The wood triangle above the During construction 25 years for both sourc- to the ratepayers. to private firms. The sign at the North Woodstock Congregational Church. we shifted money away es and have a safety In 2010 the WPCA WPCA would retain from a lavish admin- interconnection with commission did not control over rates istrative building to Connecticut water. have enough members charged to the custom- Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? more practical purpos- During this process we for a meeting quorum ers through this pro- es, such as odor control, implemented several and was without effec- cess, but would have The Villager has it to give. energy efficiency, recir- water conservation tive management and professionals avail- culating gray water to measures that wast- frankly, we provided able to guide future Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! flush the system versus ed water in the past. horrible customer ser- actions. While one of using potable water There are many bene- vice. Now we have an the objectives is to save Name______and making the facility fits gained as a result excellent group of pro- money, the real benefit Address______safer while improving of all the work done, fessional people on the would be the expertise the work environment not the least of which commission who have brought to the table State______Zip______Telephone#______for the operators during is there should be no volunteered their time that we don’t have now. Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, the winter months. We more water shortages and are committed to We are in the process of attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Woodstock, in front are in full compliance in the summer. fixing the age old prob- evaluating three firms of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, with new state treat- Not part of the origi- lems for the sole ben- for this resource but Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and where it can be seen. Answers ment and discharge reg- nal plan but critical to efit of the WPCA cus- don’t have specifics to will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager and Woodstock ulations and have added improving water ser- tomers and the Town discuss at this time. Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with the correct answer will be included in a ran- capacity, which will vice in the town, we of Putnam. Rather than I have been involved dom drawing. One lucky winner will receive $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! serve Putnam’s future decided to take on a hire a new Director at with the WPCA for economic needs. In the water pipe replacement the time, we decided it nearly four years. It process we were con- project. This has been was best to tackle all has been an interesting tacted and are happy to engineered in three the operating problems learning experience for Keeping your distance serve the waste water phases based on age with existing town staff me, having previously treatment require- and condition priorities rather than introduce a spent my whole work- ments of Pomfret and and work should begin new unknown. With the ing life in the private Guest hope that other towns soon. We plan to spend approval of the mayor manufacturing world. Commentary will consider using our in the range of $14 and selectmen, folks It takes a long time to plant as well (we have million on new pipes like Jerry Beausoleil, get things done in the JEFFREY A. had a relationship with and upgrades to the Doug Cutler, Paula public world and with GORDON, M.D. Woodstock for years). Richmond Hill water Lajeunesse and Melissa that comes waste and Selling this capacity tank and to add a man- Alden stepped up frustration. It costs If one does not under- will help to stabilize ganese/iron treatment to the plate and are more to do things as a stand the basics of zon- rates for the future, a process for the new largely responsible result and unfortunate- ing regulations, then one good thing for everyone well field. This should for the improvements ly we pay for that in our can get tripped up. This involved. help to improve the achieved to date. taxes and fees. I am very applies equally for land While working on turbidly quality of the Throughout their learn- proud to be associated use applicants and for the treatment plant it water delivered to each ing curve the operating with most of the people Planning and Zoning Commissioners. One of those basic items is quickly became obvious user. Please remem- folks, the people who I have worked with in a zoning setback. that all the sewer pump ber that the WPCA is treat your water, main- this process. I think the As with anything pertaining to municipal government work, stations needed upgrad- only responsible for the tain the distribution town’s people general- the topic of setbacks can be made simple or complicated, and, as a ing too. Those changes plant and the pipes in system and operate the ly underestimate what corollary, it can be explained to people simply or obtusely. I prefer were engineered and the street. The rest is up wastewater treatment these folks do, particu- to keep things simple, whenever possible, and to try to find easy recently we issued a to the customers. You plant have performed larly in times of crisis. ways to explain complicated topics to people. contract to rebuild all should consider chang- flawlessly during a time Throughout this A setback is a zoning concept whereby a building (such as a 11 locations within the ing out your old iron of confusion and radi- term I have heard peo- house) or structure (such as a shed) is kept a certain minimum next year. It appears or galvanized pipes to cal change. They should ple complain about distance away from some other item. The “other item” may be we can do that work your house if the pipes be commended for their the Putnam water and another building or structure, a street or road, or a certain land without increasing the in the street are being effort and results. complain about the feature that is worthy of protecting (such as lakes, rivers, wet- sewer rates because the improved in your area. What we have fixes. I guess there is lands, or greenways). A definition of a setback used in Woodstock, interest rates on the Prior to 2010 the learned is that the no satisfying every- for example, is “The minimum required horizontal distance from loan for the plant were water rates had not complexity of running one. However, one of any street line or lot line to the closest point of the building, structure or structural projection and measured in a straight line, most lower than we budget- been increased sub- small municipal water the best compliments perpendicular to such street line or lot line”. It says a lot because ed. We could afford to stantially in years (at and waste water treat- paid to the commission it is a legal definition used to make decisions about land use. In borrow more money. least 15) and we were ment plants and confor- recently came from a simple terms, what it says is that there is a minimum distance We have not done a operating in the red. mance to ever chang- woman I don’t know that must be maintained between a building or structure and some sewer pipe analysis yet Receivables overdue by ing State regulations when she whispered in other item, as measured in a direct straight line between them. but we were able to pur- 120 days or more were and certified operator my ear appreciation for A picture is worth a thousand words. A graphic is included with chase a new pump and in the $500,000 range. requirements, is really the services we offered this piece that shows the setback concept. flush truck that should Some folks had never too complex for a small and the quality of water The setback distance for any given land use situation is described help to improve their paid their bills. After town volunteer WPCA in Putnam, having just in various sections of your town’s zoning regulations. You can use functions for a while several public hear- commission. Even if we recently moved here a large setback between an industrial building and a river or lake, longer as well as make ings and a town meet- could find a qualified from Pomfret. in order to protect a town’s water supply. You can use a small set- the work of our mainte- ing, the town voted to Director with all the Thank you to whom- back between shops and stores so as to enhance driving and walk- nance crew more effec- support the proposed appropriate licenses ever you are. ing to them in a commercial district. You can use varying setbacks in residential neighborhoods, such as to minimize spaces between houses so as to allow more houses (increased housing density) or to allow small cottages on small parcels of lands (such as in a lake Odd type: Silver and nickel 3-cent pieces area). These types of setbacks are horizontal setbacks, in that they are measurements that lie on the land and affect the positioning of the coin and avoid encouraging buildings or structures on the land itself. their melting. But, what if you have tall buildings in a city that are close to In 1864 the ongoing Civil War each other? You may want to use a vertical setback rule. If all encourage hoarding of all silver skyscrapers were tall rectangles, then closely placed skyscrapers coins…US, foreign, and even the would block out the sunlight and make for dreary, even dark, silver 3-cent pieces. To assist streets and sidewalks. Not something aesthetically pleasing. So, everyday commerce, Congress as skyscrapers rise up from the ground, at set intervals of height, authorized the production of frac- stepback distances are required. This allows for tall building, but Courtesy photos A silver 3-cent piece. tional currency. Unfortunately, allows also for sunlight to reach the ground. It gives the buildings a A nickel 3-cent piece. these notes or “shinplasters” were terraced look, with the upper parts narrower than the lower levels. could pull from circulation. This not backed in bullion by the gov- Setbacks can be flexible to meet the needs of different land uses. In our last column on coins, we hoarding, while not as prevalent ernment. Mint Director James However, for each type of land use in the same zoning district in started looking at some of the odd as the hoarding during the Civil Pollock was strongly opposed to your town, the setback must be the same, so as not to disadvantage denomination coins that the U.S. War, was, nonetheless, an omen of the use of nickel for coinage. It was one person over another when both people seek to do the same Mint has made over the years, and what a nation’s citizens do when- a hard metal that wrecked havoc permitted land use in the same zoning district. This is why some the reasons why these odd valued ever they are uneasy about the sta- on coin dies. Nickel mining was municipalities create different zoning districts in order to have coins were minted. It seems that bility of that country’s economy. a monopoly under nabob Joseph different rules for different types of allowed land uses. For exam- most coin collections have several Also at this time, a Congressional Wharton, who had many influen- ple, in Woodstock, the Community District encompasses nearly of these coins, committee under the leadership tial friends in Congress. After a all of the residential properties in town. The Lake District encom- so let’s take a of Senator Daniel Dickinson (NY) long political battle, Wharton’s passes very small land lots with small houses on them. Using the look at a few was addressing the problem of supporters secured enough votes same setback rules for traditional housing and for small lakefront more. how to provide coinage to facili- to pass the Mint Act of March houses would not work for the lake houses because the very small Three Cent tate Post Office decision to lower 3, 1863. The Act received, which lots would not be able to be compliant with the setback rules. By pieces: were the cost for mailing a letter from 5 called for a nickel 3-cent piece, having two different zoning districts, different setback rules can be actually made cents to 3 cents. Large cents were received widespread support in used fro these different housing situations. in two different cumbersome in one’s pockets. The Congress primarily because it Sometimes, a setback sets a maximum distance instead of a metals (silver committee decided on the obvi- would eliminate the vastly unpop- minimum distance. A mailbox cannot be located too far from the and nickel), ous, a 3-cent coin, most likely of a ular paper 3-cent shinplasters. street, otherwise a postal employee cannot deliver mail while and some years base metal. However, the Senators Longacre resurrected a Liberty being in a vehicle. An office or commercial building driveway may saw these coins recalled previously failed coinage Head design, with coronet, that he not be desired to be too far from the road, because having too much Treasures in both met- that had a low amount of silver (25 had first proposed for the Indian paved areas that are impervious to water drainage can lead to als…why? The percent) and were easily counter- Head cent. He had essentially unacceptable areas of stormwater drainage and pollution getting in Your silver 3-cent feited. Dickinson added a clause to taken that design from the Venus into a town’s water supply. A house cannot be located too close to pieces were the bill that called for a 3-cent coin Accroupie statue on display in a steep slope, because safety concerns apply. Home made from comprised of 75 percent silver and Philadelphia at the time. For the A setback not only can serve a purpose to keep back intrusions 1851-1873. The 25 percent copper. The bill became reverse, Longacre simply used the into protected areas, but also can serve a purpose to keep away PAUL JOSEPH nickel 3-cents the coinage Act of March 3, 1851. Roman Numeral III. Both sides undesirable items, such as certain types of public or private infra- were made The coin was designed by James of the coin remained the same structure, or potentially incongruous land uses (industrial and from 1865-1889. B. Longacre (who also designed the throughout the coin’s mintage of residential). When one forgets about a setback rule, then one can cause unin- So there was a nine-year overlap. Indian Head cent), and featured a 25 years. Banks provided depos- tentional problems. If a boundary line between two properties The discovery of massive federal shield with a six-pointed itors with the new nickel 3-cent is not noted, then it can be easy for one property owner to build amounts of gold in California in star. The coins were produced in coin in return for the 3-cent paper something too close to or over a neighbor’s property line. Once 1849 forced down the world market large quantities, were immediate- fractional notes. Over 17 mil- price of gold, and had the reverse ly released into circulation, and discovered, the structure that is not in compliance with zoning lion paper notes were retired in regulations will need to be moved or removed, or the property line effect of increasing the value of remained in use for a long time. exchange for the nickel coin. silver, in comparison to gold. This has resulted in most existing adjusted. Depending upon the structure or property line, this can In our next column, we’ll answer be expensive. How often have you read a story in the newspaper The silver in coins became worth examples being in low grades. To some recent readers’ questions. In more than the face value of the remain unattractive to melters, that someone built a pool on or over someone else’s property, caus- the meantime, keep those great ing legal problems for both landowners? A simple, cost effective coin. Thus silver coins were vir- the coins were very thin and are questions coming. tually unobtainable in everyday the smallest (in size) circulating thing to do is to check the zoning regulations and determine what Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: are the setback rules. It is a free thing to do for both property own- commerce. Bullion buyers bought coins ever produced by the US Grey Ghost Auctions & Appraisals, ers and for planning and zoning commissions. everything they could directly Mint. This has earned them the 508-943-6570, pwogie@charter. right from the mint. The bullion nickname of “fish scales”. In 1854, net; www.greyghostcorp.com; The Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is Chairman of Woodstock’s Planning and dealers then melted the coins and and then again in 1859, Congress author conducts certified coin and sold them overseas at a substan- Zoning Commission. This article does not reflect any official state- reduced the amount of silver in antique/collectible appraisals, on ment of the Commission. Check out www.JeffreyGordon.com. tial profit. Meanwhile, common the 3-cent pieces in order to keep site estate sales, auctions, and clea- folk hoarded whatever silver they the silver below the face value of nouts. A10 • Friday, January 30, 2015 Villager Newspapers Changing jobs? Take your 401(k) and roll it

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We now live in the nity, including Along those lines, we have age of communica- our technology surveyed staff and in the coming tion. From texting to Ask the staff, our com- weeks will be sending out an addi- Twitter, on our cell munications tional short survey to parents, phones and tablets, Super coordinator, seeking their input into what we and on our televisions, several prin- need to have and what we want communication has cipals and to have included in our website. DR. MICHAEL We recognize that the website is become paramount JOLIN teachers, and with any organization a represen- our storefront window, we want and every organiza- tative from to be able to showcase the accom- tion. the Board of plishments of our students. We Communicating, sharing real- Education, Joe Lindley, to work also want to improve our ability ly, all of the information parents with a professional website devel- to provide our community and and others in the community oper to meet the needs of our others interested in our school demand and deserve from the community. It’s a complicated system with information you Thompson Public Schools has process — we have more than 250 seek that is easy to find and easy increased exponentially in recent individual pages on our current to read. years. The school board and I rec- website — and we’re mapping out We also want to make sure our ognize and appreciate that. It’s how best to organize the pages, website information is available a main reason why as I write what information needs to be on on your cell phone, in an easy this an overhaul of our Thompson the home page and what informa- to navigate display. Experts call Public Schools website is under- tion needs to be put in the right this a “mobile ready” website. It way. area to make the website visitor’s is important because most people In December, we put together experience as simple as possible use their phone as much if not a team of about a dozen mem- to ensure you find what you need. more than the computer to search bers of the Thompson commu- We’re also reviewing what social and find information. media tools — YouTube Our goal is to have our new or Facebook for example website up in April, and to contin- DO YOU — that we want to use to ue to improve it in the following help us share important months. We are excited about this WANT TO information as well as the project and hope you are as well. stories of our students and We will keep you posted on our BUILD A staff success. progress. SNOWMAN?

Courtesy photos WOODSTOCK — The Newell family (Stephanie, Benjamin, Sophia Rose, and Wesley Newell), residents of Witches Woods Lake in Woodstock, were kind enough to submit these photos during the eventful weather that came through the area last week. Before Blizzard Colbie (or Winter Storm Juno, depending on where you get your weather reports) blanketed the Quiet Corner in more than 2 feet of snow on Monday and Tuesday, a smaller storm came through on Saturday, Jan. 24, providing the perfect, wet snow for an activity most fans of Disney’s “Frozen” would recognize — do you want to build a snowman? V illager Newspapers Friday, January 30, 2015 • A11 Creative multipurpose tips

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She just stabbed the middle with a teaspoon of sugar to the multipurpose ideas: dinner for two at the histor- cream and dunked the whole water in the vase. The vodka • Have extra roof shingles? ic Publick House Historic Inn cookie into milk! kills bacteria, extending the Stow a few in your trunk in Sturbridge! Simply send YMCA project finally breaks ground in Putnam YMCA gymnasium, a wellness center, a teen center and child ing of the YMCA is still quite a ways away, but antici- continued from page A1 watch area, three pools including a whirlpool, lap pool pation has never been higher. What started as a dream and warm pool, several different locker rooms, an in 2007 has now become an unquestionable reality as the growth in this area, pretty much, it was growth aerobics room and other features all centered around work has finally begun to bring a Regional YMCA to out of catastrophic events that happened in the region, exercise and healthy lifestyles. Putnam and to the Quiet Corner. so this is really special to put together everything and One major supporter of the project, former have the YMCA be a part of the region,” Place said. University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909-4129, or by “It’s just very, very special. I couldn’t be any more Calhoun, happens to know first hand how the YMCA e-mail at [email protected]. proud to see this happen today. It’s been a dream for can change lives, having been involved with a long time.” his own local YMCA as a child after the loss of Current Mayor Tony Falzarano made his remarks his father, and discovering his love for basket- short and sweet, expressing the significance of the ball there before eventually becoming the head YMCA to not only Putnam, but the Quiet Corner as a coach of the Huskies and the honorary chair- whole. person of Putnam’s Regional YMCA Capital “It’s not Putnam’s YMCA, it’s everyone’s YMCA in Campaign with his wife, Pat. the 10-town region,” Falzarano said. “I hope everyone “We’re changing and altering the quality of utilizes it to the fullest. It’s been a long process. [Those lives,” said Calhoun. “As you walk away from involved] know the hundreds if hours of business the here today, think about what you continue to committee has put into this building.” do to help our kids and our community, but The construction of the YMCA is estimated at as much as anything else the changing of life. $14.6 million and fundraising efforts are still ongo- My life was changed by the folks I met at the ing, but since the concept came to light in 2007 there YMCA and people were there for me when I has been no shortage of generosity to help get the needed them so desperately. I’ve been astound- efforts off the ground. Among the first major con- ed by what you people have all done.” tributions was a $3 million commitment from the James O’S Morton, the president and CEO Newell D. Hale Foundation in 2010 with the kickoff of the YMCA of Greater Hartford, also com- of the capital campaign followed by a $3.745 million pliment the people of Putnam for their com- Economic Development Grant from the State secured mitment to the YMCA project, saying that by then-Senator Don Williams who also spoke during it shows a strong sense of community, but the groundbreaking ceremony. he specifically pointed out the efforts of one The former senator said the YMCA is a true repre- particular member of the Putnam community sentation of the old adage good things come to those who he called “the wizard behind the curtain,” who wait. Town Administrator Doug Cutler. Cutler has “I never understood that actually,” Williams said. been involved with the project from the begin- “I thought it was a tactic and a trick to make people ning and after finally seeing ground broken, he more patient, but I can tell you this — the waiting is found himself with a huge smile and a sense of over and the construction of the YMCA for northeast- accomplishment. ern Connecticut is underway. When you come to a “This is just fantastic,” Cutler said. “It’s project like this it really takes courage and vision. You been a long time coming. I’m just happy to see have to believe that a region of the state, the people of that so many things are finally coming togeth- Northeastern Connecticut, deserves something like er with the YMCA and the groundbreaking. a first quality YMCA. You all believed that we were We’re starting work on the bridge (to the tech- just as good as any other part of the state and that our nology park) and the rest of the components of people were just as deserving of the best opportunities the technical park. It’s a dream of so many peo- for their health and their recreation. You got behind ple that’s coming togeth- this. You are people of courage and vision because you er finally and we’re going made this happen.” to see some great things The new facility is expected to include a wide come out of this.” variety of health and wellbeing services including a The actual grand open- Email Us!

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The school is currently still final- a healthier diet with more fruits and per of them snack three to five times a day. vegetables. To help families spend izing its new-and-improved cafeteria to That can be a good thing. As Temple 1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder unveil later this school year. The updat- more time around the kitchen table 2 cups chicken broth University points out, “Snacks provide and improve their lives, the UNCLE ed cafeteria equipment and lunchroom an important energy source through- 1 cup UNCLE BEN’S® facility will help the school prepare food BEN’S® Brand launched the Ben’s ORIGINAL CONVERTED® Brand Rice out the day.” The Center for Science Beginners™ Cooking Contest. 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It’s real fun and edgy, kind of not about religion, per se, as that entails mately outlast us we find our worth, geared more toward a younger crowd, a lot of rules and laws, but rather form- our value and our purpose through our which is funny, because most of the ing a relationship with Jesus Christ. relationship with him.” older folks that we have are those that “Every single week (Riley) says the The Green Valley Crossing’s services grew up in the 60’s and 70’s, the rock n’ Gospel and you never have any doubt are held Sunday at 10 a.m. at their roll era.” about what he is trying to say. It’s a brand new location at 95 Front Street Prather noted that the church does relationship. This is my forever family. in Putnam. bring in a lot of younger believers You have a mixture of people, but they as well, with the average crowd on all want to be part of your life,” said Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- a Sunday services being around 75 Comtois. 4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridge- people and more than 100 coming in Before joining the Green Valley press.com. during the holiday services like Easter. Crossing, Comtois said she was a mem- Prather explained that the church was ber of the Bible Fellowship Church Jason Bleau photos built with an awareness of the chang- before it closed down and before that, ing times and that while the message The Green Valley Crossing utilizes a lot she was brought up Methodist and of modern technology and methods in its remains the same, how it is taught and Congregational and found Jesus, or presented needs to evolve. preaching of the Gospel and the word of as she put it, He found her, in her Jesus Christ, including music and video. “Jesus’ message has never changed, early 20’s. She said that past churches but the methods have to. In order for she was at before the Bible Fellowship the church to stay relevant, specifically Church did not preach the Gospel and in this culture, we have to be innova- she felt like she was missing something, tive,” Prather said. “Jesus himself was but now she has found a new place to PAWS Cat of the innovative in his day. We utilize tech- worship that she feels is not only evolv- nology between the HD screen that’s on ing with the times, but embracing the the wall and the sound system. All of it best parts of the religion. Week: Tilly is technology we try to use as a way to “I was at a church for over 13 years This is Tilly! Tilly has a coat of striking tortoise- connect to people because, let’s face it, but because there was no pastor and sometimes people grow up in church shell colors, in addition to her bright, friendly eyes. just elders there wasn’t an authority. Everyone is Tilly’s friend, because quite frankly, she and they are very familiar with and You need to have that authority figure doesn’t give you a choice in the matter. comfortable with the old school way of and I know God is first but you need Tilly is an outgoing lady who isn’t afraid to reach doing things, but specifically, in this someone who can shepherd over you. her foot out from her cage and give you a friendly tap town, and in this culture, the majority I like the new concept. It preaches the on the shoulder if it appears you haven’t noticed her yet. All she wants in life is of people don’t, so we wanted to create Gospel every single week and that’s the some love and attention, and she’ll be eternally grateful to you for it. an environment and a church that was most important thing. Everything else Tilly came to the shelter with her housemates Mia, Hailly, and Nutmeg. appealing to people.” Nutmeg has been adopted but the others are still here, waiting for a home and is just layer upon layer, but you need a family of their own. They all came to PAWS after their owner could no longer Prather revealed that money donat- that relationship with Christ.” ed by the members of the church goes take care of them, but they all know what a loving home is like. Unlike some of Prather noted that while today’s val- the other cats at the shelter, they know what they’re missing and can’t under- completely towards maintaining the ues and perspectives are changing, his stand why they’ve been left behind. building and the church and that dona- church is proof that the value of Jesus Tilly is laid back and playful, but her relative squishiness indicates she could tions are not expected, while they are Christ and his word still exists and is use a real home to run and play in. very much appreciated. He said he has thriving. For those who question the The moment anyone comes up to Tilly’s cage, she is awake and ready to give reached out to community leaders that relevance of religion, he had this to say. you some love. Her energy and loyalty is clear from the start, she just needs a showed support for the new church “Everybody worships something,” he family and a home to be loyal to. If you could use a friend to snuggle with you and the goal is to make the Green on the couch, keep your face warm at night, or make you laugh when you’ve said. “It doesn’t matter who you are, had a rough day, Tilly is the girl you need in your life. Valley Crossing more than just another there is something you view as import- church in the community, but rather a Tilly is up-to-date on her vaccines, tested negative for FIV/FeLV and has ant and valuable and worth your time. been spayed. fully functioning part of Putnam and For some of us, that’s ourselves, so we’ll If you would like to adopt Tilly and give her a second, and final, chance at a a location for get-togethers, meetings spend money on our homes or cars or truly happy life, please call the PAWS shelter at (860) 480-1104. and other activities, in addition to the education and invest into that. William At your service in the Villager Community SEE YOUR LOCAL PROFESSIONAL FOR ALL THE SERVICES

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Olivia Richman photos “The Loan Sharks” of Northeast Connecticut Health Care Credit Union, one of the “Best Costume” winners, along with “The Dragonflies” of Day Kimball Healthcare.

Second place winners: “The Loan Sharks.”

About $15,000 was raised at the QVCC Foundation’s Spelling Bee, including donations from Rawson Materials, Wheelabrator and a private donor.

“The Fighting Irish” of Notre Dame sang Notre Dame’s song.

During a short intermission, Gary Osbrey led everyone to stand up and dance to “YMCA.”

One of the more festive members of Day Kimball Healthcare’s “Dragonflies.”

“JCS Wanna Bees” of Jewett City Savings Bank. Third place winners: QVCC Student Team – the best they’ve ever done. Below: Monique Wolanin kept score of the spelling bee, while constantly cheering for each team.

WINY’s Gary Osbrey was the bee’s moderator. A16 • Friday, January 30, 2015 Villager Newspapers Quiet Corner towns receive Brownfield Redevelopment grants GRANTS have led to issues sealing the a $300,000 award that Mayor now all the way down Kennedy time to see what we can do continued from page A1 deals. “When you lose busi- Tony Falzarano said would add Drive right to Beldings. That to restore it, readdress it and nesses that want to come into to the funds already procured will be the last piece of the establish something in there mental hazards that may be your town that can occupy that to help bring new life to the puzzle.” that goes along with our down- contained on site. The town building it hurts a little bit,” he Belding Mill on Providence Falzarano said the grant is town and our redevelopment of hopes to learn what needs to said. “The Brownfield Grant is Street. a great thing for Putnam that the whole area. I’m not one that be addressed to help make the going to help not only the town, “Prior to the Brownfield only adds to the list of great likes to knock down things and building more appealing and but the mill to bring in tenants Grant we got a $50,000 grant things going on in the town. start again. If you have a build- add to the tenants already on and establish them. There is so to look at what we can do in As the town’s leading figure he ing that has a good foundation site that take up a very small much potential that mill can that building,” said the mayor. is happy to see Putnam grow and people know it’s there, fix portion of the facility, which bring to the town. Wouldn’t it “[Economic and Community and to see the Belding Mill be it up, restore it and renovate it is privately owned. Lenky be good to see that mill back, Development Director] Delpha reused rather than torn down. then move along.” revealed that the prosperity occupied like it was back in the Very and her committee have “We’re utilizing state money owners had opportunities to day when you had five or six looked at that and they are and we’re going to try and Jason Bleau may be reached bring in tenants in the past, big businesses that took over looking to use this $300,000 take something that’s been at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at but the condition of the build- the whole place and kept peo- to fix that up, get rid of any there forever, a mainstay in [email protected]. ing and the questions relating ple working?” hazardous waste and materi- Putnam since the 20’s and 30’s, to the safety and environmen- Putnam received a slightly al that’s there and extend our and bring something new to tal awareness of the building larger portion of the grant with downtown area from where it is that building,” he said. “It’s DINING & Entertainment CheCk out these loCal hot spots this weekend! From lunches on the go, to cool treats, delectable dinners and live entertainment The Quiet Corner isn’t so quiet!

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BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR THOMPSON — With only one player from last season returning to Tourtellotte’s roster with any significant playing time at the varsity level — coach Neil Bernier knew this would be a rebuilding year for the Tigers. St. Bernard defeated Tourtellotte 57-37 last Friday to drop the Tigers record to 0-10. Bernier knows wins and losses aren’t a true measuring stick and he took stock of the rebuilding process as the season hit its midpoint. “I’m trying to give everybody a look, not just because I’m just trying to cycle through everybody — to get them some experience and see who wants to seize the playing time,” said the first-year coach. Sophomore guard Evan Ware led the Tigers with a team-high 12 points against St. Bernard and has been one of those players who has taken advantage of his opportunity on a young and inexperienced team. “Evan’s playing a lot because he’s taken the initiative and seized the playing time,” Bernier said. “I think early in the year the game was a little too fast for (Ware). For a lot of my guys the game’s just too fast for them at this level. But we have to go with it, that’s what we have.” And yet Bernier has noticed improvement despite the lack of a victory. “I can see in the last three, four games — for Evan the game is starting to slow down a little bit,” Bernier said. “He’s starting to see things a little more, like the pass he made down the court he made to Furu (Sherpa), that’s something he wouldn’t have done a month Charlie Lentz photo ago.” Tourtellotte’s Cody Weiss goes up for a shot against St. Bernard last Friday in Thompson. Ware has given himself a head start on running the team. Freshman guard Simon Silvia was down to how the speed equates to deci- Much has improved and much “He’s been more of our lead guy plucked from the junior varsity and sion making. Because while he can remains to be worked on. The rebuild- now just because of practice and in the thrown into the fire when junior guard keep up with the speed physically — ing process continues in Canty games he’s starting to take command Alex Angelo went down with an injury he’ll even admit to me — he’ll say Gymnasium. The Tigers are next sched- of what’s going on out there,” Bernier at the beginning of the season. Angelo ‘Coach the game’s moving too fast,’ ” uled to play host to Lyman Memorial on said. “And he’s starting to take owner- returned to the lineup for the first time Bernier said. “I’m trying to be careful Friday, Jan. 30, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ship. Early in the year he’d get angry against St. Bernard but Silvia has prof- with him because I want him to get “Now the weaknesses are being and demonstrative with his anger. ited from his early baptism on the var- game experience but I don’t want his exposed — rebounding and defending Now he’s starting to understand that sity. Silvia is playing on both the varsi- confidence shot.” — every day it’s a new challenge of he can use that anger and frustration ty and junior varsity. Junior forward Furu Sherpa is a raw things we have to do,” Bernier said. for good.” “(Silvia) is a freshman. He’s a good player with quickness and potential “We have to cross one hurdle and then kid. He works hard. Now it just comes and Bernier has seen improvement get to the next one and try to tackle that from him. one.” “(Sherpa) has been able to do some And Bernier gives all his players things. Now it’s just to the point where credit for sticking with it — especially he understands a little more now when seniors Cody Weiss, Joey Donovan and he needs to go to the basket, when he Alex Leveille. needs to pull up, where he needs to posi- “They’re not happy. No one’s happy. tion himself,” Bernier said. “A lot of But they haven’t quit. It would be the times now it’s just a matter of finishing easiest thing in the world to just be those (shots) off. The finishing is a work done with it. But I think a lot of them in progress, shooting up over big guys, know the big picture. They know this attacking them on the side, knowing wasn’t going to be solved in a month. when they’re going to go for the block. ” They knew it probably wasn’t going After missing almost the entire first to be solved in a season. The thing I’ve half of the season, Angelo returned to been trying to stress to them is that you the backcourt against St. Bernard but have to take the long view,” Bernier he has a lot of rust to scrub off. said. “There’s some negativity and days “Today was (Angelo’s) first game they get down. But they have a good back after a month. He started the sea- ability to start fresh every day. Every son as our starting point guard. But in game they come in and they actually the second game he broke his hand. believe we can compete today. We’re He’s only been able to dribble with his learning because they feel like they’re left hand, which is his weak hand. His getting better. That is the big plus that conditioning isn’t there because he’s I have to deal with. I don’t have any only had two days of practice,” Bernier quitters.” said. “He’s our captain. He’s our starting point guard. It’s just a matter of Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) working him back into shape. 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BY CHARLIE LENTZ against Holy Family. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR “Tonight we got a big boost,” Hogan said. “Makenzie Livingston came PUTNAM — A win is a win. back from her broken wrist. Getting Putnam’s 46-6 victory over Holy her in shape and in tune with all the Family last Friday at Putnam High plays and everything is going to help didn’t test the Clippers but the win down the stretch.” lifted their record to 6-7 and brought The Clippers returned only one them one game closer to qualifying starter from last year’s team — senior for the State Class S Tournament. forward Lynsey Dashnaw — and A minimum of eight victories is coach Hogan said her inexperienced required to earn a spot in the tour- players have set their sights on the ney bracket. state tournament. “We definitely needed the win,” “We’re looking forward to it. The said coach Mandi Hogan. “We’ve had kids are excited. Now we’ve just got a couple losses in a row so we defi- to work hard to get there.” nitely needed this one to pick the The Clippers are next scheduled to girls up.” play host to Norwich Tech on Friday, Sophomore guard Alyssa Espinosa Jan. 30, with tipoff set for 5 p.m. at scored xx points to lead the Clippers Putnam High. and sophomore center Alyssa Frederick added xx points. Charlie Lentz may be reached at The Clippers were within striking (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at distance of state tourney berth after [email protected]. defeating Holy Family. “We’re two games away,” Hogan said. “But we still have a lot of work to do. Nothing’s guaranteed.” Charlie Lentz photo After missing most of the season Putnam’s Olivia Brathwaite goes up for a Putnam junior forward Makenzie bucket with Holy Family’s Amy Roberts Livingston returned to the lineup defending. PRESS TIME?

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BY CHARLIE LENTZ bat. And I can control my shot accuracy VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR and the movement of the plane where my stick went through. So I felt it’s POMFRET — Back in the day Doug really the same — controlling with your Gerrity was an 8-year-old peewee when hands,” Gerrity said. he started playing youth hockey at Playing third base requires quick Pomfret School’s Jahn Rink. Now he’s reactions and blocking the puck a starting defenseman for Woodstock demands equally quick reflexes. Academy and at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds — “You have a half-second to respond he’s not pint-sized anymore. Gerrity to the puck coming off the stick and is a physical force on defense for the you half-second to respond to the ball Centaurs. coming off the bat so it’s really the same “I enjoy playing the body and doing reaction time,” Gerrity said. “Quick the unsung hero kind of things,” said movement and good hand-eye is really Gerrity, a junior. “Whether it’s chasing key.” a guy down on a breakaway, prevent- Gerrity played baseball in Norwich ing him from getting a good chance. Or last summer and also made a trip to if it’s helping your goalie out — any- Florida last July to play in a baseball thing I can do to help the team prevent showcase. He also plays hockey in sum- goals from going in our net — I love it. mer league in Massachusetts. Defensively I think I’ve finally grown “It’s a good equilibrium really,” said into my body. I’m a big kid. I can play Gerrity of his summer sports schedule. the body and I won’t get hurt — so that’s “You get some time on the cold ice and good.” Charlie Lentz photo you get some nice hot sun out on the Woodstock coach Mike Starr said Woodstock Academy defenseman Doug Gerrity, white sweater, is a physical force for the baseball field.” Gerrity carries a powerful presence to Centaurs. Gerrity is the son of Mike and Carolyn the ice. Gerrity from Pomfret. His parents have “He’s brings a lot of leadership. His school with his teammates from his baseball. been chauffeuring him to Jahn Rink size is intimidating to people,” Starr youth hockey days. “Core strength is huge and both. And since he 8 years old and although he’s said. “He skates well. He moves the “That’s huge. I know a lot of students I work on that mostly with your swing, a junior in high school he still plays on puck well. In front of the net — he’s before us our bummed out. They didn’t your slapshot — it’s really the same the same rink — with early-morning really hard to move — he defends well.” have the same opportunities. So we play movement,” Gerrity said. practice sessions before school. Gerrity Jahn Rink is Woodstock Academy’s with a lot of emotion. We play for them. Hand-eye coordination is paramount is 6-foot-3, 195 pounds now and his goals home ice and it’s a familiar sheet of ice We play for each other,” Gerrity said. in both sports and he works on that have grown along with him — the for Gerrity and many of his teammates. “We really just want to make everyone constantly. Centaurs are hoping for a deep run in The Centaurs roster is filled with play- proud.” “Stick handling a lot, whenever I get the state tournament. ers who started youth hockey with Among the Woodstock players the chance I either stick handle a ball “We want to make it as far as we can. Pomfret School’s Griffin ice program. Gerrity said he started out with in or if I have ice available I’ll stick handle We’ve been working really hard — get- “First year I played with all my youth hockey are “Lex Bosio, Jon-Luc on the ice. That’s huge for me,” Gerrity ting up early for practices,” Gerrity friends growing up and it’s awesome, I Cournoyer, Nathan DeLuca, Ryan said. said. “It’s all coming together but we play with a lot of them on this team. It’s Black, Cal Wilcox, Connor Bavosi — I While swinging a hockey stick or a still have some work to do.” great,” Gerrity said. apologize if I forgot anyone.” baseball bat — Gerrity seems similari- Woodstock is in just its second year Gerrity also plays baseball and he’s ties with both actions. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) of varsity hockey. Gerrity said it’s fun a third baseman. He said the skills are “Really controlling my swing, I felt 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- to be able to continue playing in high complementary between hockey and more that I controlled my swing with a [email protected]. Woodstock icers solid at season’s midpoint

BY CHARLIE LENTZ scored one goal. sage in the locker room between the adding two more in the third period. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR Starr was tough to please after the second and third period was just that But coach Starr was not happy — every POMFRET — Woodstock Academy Centaurs victory. Black scored his first — ‘Let’s get back to our systems. Let’s period counts. hockey coach Mike Starr was disap- goal just six seconds into the game and play our systems and skate hard and “You take one period off and it can pointed with the Centaurs record the coach said his team shifted into finish the game strong.’ ” come back to haunt you,” Starr said. through nine games — and that’s a good cruise control. DeLuca scored at 3:39 of the third “We probably have the harder part of thing. In just it’s second year of varsity “I think (the early goal) worked period and Black completed his hat our schedule coming up now. We play hockey the team got off to a respectable against us more than it worked against trick at 3:51 to push Woodstock’s lead Sheehan on Saturday, we’ve got them 6-3 start — but Starr wanted better. them,” Starr said. “You score a goal six to 5-0. Kevin Close tallied at 6:57 for twice coming up. We play E.O. Smith “We lost to NFA by one goal. We lost seconds into the game and you relax. the Eagles to complete the scoring. twice. We play Joel Barlow. We’ve got to Staples by one goal. And then we You go into a relax mode. You think DeLuca notched two assists and junior some pretty tough teams coming up. lost up in Pittsfield (Mass.) to Taconic it’s going to be a little bit easier than it Jordan Lamothe added one assist for And it’s really going to be a good test by one goal,” Starr said. “Realistically actually is.” the Centaurs. Sophomore goaltender for us to see where we are as we move right now we should probably be closer Gerrity scored 6:05 of the first period Cal Wilcox made 23 saves. toward the playoffs. Overall, I do have to 8-1.” and Black tallied his second goal at 8:42 Woodstock is next scheduled to play to remind myself that we’re only a sec- The Centaurs defeated the Eastern of the opening period. The Centaurs at Suffield/Granby/Windsor Locks on ond-year varsity program. That’s a our Connecticut Eagles 5-1 on Jan. 22 in led 3-0 after one period. Starr was not Saturday, Jan. 31, with a 6 p.m. start. sixth win tonight, that’s what we had in their ninth game. Sophomore wing- pleased with Woodstock’s effort in the The Centaurs next home game is sched- total last year.” er Ryan Black scored three goals and second scoreless period. uled for Thursday, Feb. 5, against E.O. sophomore center Nathan DeLuca and “Second period we came out kind of Smith. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) junior defenseman Doug Gerrity each slow, in a lull. We didn’t really fore- The Centaurs defeated the Eagles in 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- check very well,” Starr said. “The mes- the ninth game of the season — scoring [email protected]. and three goals in the first period and

Charlie Lentz photo Woodstock goalie Cal Wilcox makes one of his 23 saves against the Eastern Connecticut Charlie Lentz photo Eagles. Woodstock Academy’s Bruce Dexter fires a shot with Pete Yapchawuk of the Eastern Connecticut Eagles defending on Jan. 21 at Pomfret School’s Jahn Rink. Topliff to attend Converse College sports briefs WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Athletic Woodstock. Director Aaron Freeze 5K run set for Feb. 7 TriTown is also looking for coaches Patterson recent- for both junior and senior programs. The February Freeze 5K Run/Walk Anyone interested in discussing the ly announced that is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Centarus senior openings should contact Lindley or RPC Feb. 7, at Pomfret Community School. Associates. three-sport ath- Proceeds from the race benefit the lete Colleen Topliff eighth grade class trip to Washington, has been accepted D.C. Cost is $25 individuals, $75 per fam- and will sign with ily. Race-day registration will continue NCAA Division II until 12:30 p.m. at the school. Converse College to play soccer for the Valkyries. Converse College is located TriTown American Legion in Spartanburg, Baseball players ages 13 through S.C. and plays 19 interested in playing baseball for in Conference TriTown’s American Legion junior and Carolinas. Topliff senior programs can call Joe Lindley will be signing her at (860) 928-5527 or RPC Associates letter of intent on at (860) 928-6772. Players must reside Thursday Feb. 5 — in Eastford, Putnam, Thompson or the National Letter of Intent Signing Day for soccer. READING

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dad asked me to play and I was like shoot, I don’t know why but I really was ‘Alright, I’ll just try it,’ Frederick said. — I think because I was a freshman,” “They were very happy I stepped up Frederick said. “This year I’m very and was willing to do it.” confident. I know my shot now. I know She had some initial misgivings but my range. I’m more confident to take it grew to love the game. now. Coach has showed me a lot of good “My seventh-grade year I was very moves.” nervous but I got into it after a while,” Coach Hogan is trying to expand her Frederick said. “My eighth-grade year range. was when I started turning the corner. “I’m trying to develop her inside-out- And then now, my sophomore year, I’m side game, eight to 10 feet. I’m happy turning the corner again.” with those little jump shots for her,” She knows her height works to her Hogan said. advantage but there was much to Frederick said she has much to work absorb. on over the remainder of the season and “Probably learning everything was in her junior and senior years. the challenge and trying to get used to “I need to work on driving it to the the team,” Frederick said. “And trying hoop, taking more shots, boxing out, to box out (to maintain position for being stronger, being more confident,” rebounds) and everything. It’s a lot of Frederick said. work but I go for it.” Her teammates have made the transi- Coach Hogan has been challenging tion to being a starter easy. her in practice. “We’re becoming a family. We’re real- “I try to push that — be aggressive — ly, really strong together,” Frederick your mentality, you want to be the first said. “I think we just need to work one there for following a shot, rebound- together more, trying to help out one ing, boxing out, sprinting the floor,” another, making wins.” Hogan said. “I want her to play like a Hogan said she Frederick has a high senior as sophomore.” ceiling but said she can’t take anything Coach Hogan has been tutoring for granted. Frederick on the little things that add “She’s got to work. It’s up to her. Charlie Lentz photo up when playing in the low post. That’s what I tell the kids. They’ve got Putnam High’s Alyssa Frederick didn’t start playing basketball until she was in seventh “A lot of boxing out, getting rebounds, to put the time in and they’ve got to get grade. (Hogan) teaches me some moves down better,” Hogan said. “She’s got to jump low and just taking it to the hoop,” and get off her feet. She’s got to work Frederick said. hard and pick up a basketball in the She has to use her height to her off-season and work at it.” BY CHARLIE LENTZ 5-foot-11 frame makes up for a lot of VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR advantage when she’s boxing her Frederick took a while to pick up shortcomings through inexperience. opponent out and battling inside for a basketball. She’s not going to put it “I work with her a lot. I’m pushing rebounds. down anytime soon. PUTNAM — Alyssa Frederick got a her. She’s my go-to player,” Hogan said. “Stepping back and pushing your “I love the sport,” Frederick said. “I late start on her basketball career but “She’s in 10th grade. She’s our height. butt into the other player. I just look do regret not playing sooner but it’s she’s quickly making up for lost time. Alyssa’s game has come total 100 perfor my player and just push them out,” OK. I wouldn’t want to play any other Putnam High’s starting sophomore cen- cent around from last year.” Frederick said. sport.” ter began playing basketball just three She started playing organized basket- She was hesitant to shoot earlier in years but she’s holding her own in the ball in seventh grade. Her father, Lot her career but has become more asser- Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) paint. Frederick, and her stepmother, Joann tive on the offensive end as the season 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at char- Putnam coach Mandi Hogan knows Aucoin, encouraged to go out for the heads down the home stretch. [email protected]. you can’t coach height and Frederick’s team. “Last year I was very nervous to “I just liked it. My step mom and my Tourtellotte stay unbeaten in ECC Small

UNCASVILLE — Senior guard Allie Josh Gravel (S) 3:10. 152 Danny Selby Ablondi hit two big three-pointers (ET) pinned John Vecchio (S) 1:29. 160 midway through the fourth quarter as Shawn Devin (S) pinned Adam Vear Tourtellotte outscored the St. Bernard (ET) 2:22. 170 Logan LaRose (S) maj. 15-7 in the fourth quarter and overcame dec. Jared Rufo (ET) 10-0. 182 Vance a five-point, fourth-quarter deficit to Upham (S) pinned Josh Wojcik (ET) defeat the Saints 35-32 last Friday at St. 1:42. 195 Jason Calvi-Rogers (S) maj. Bernard in girls basketball. The win dec. Gavin Thoutte (ET) 9-1. 220 Andrew lifted the Tigers record to 4-0 in the ECC Szymanski (S) dec. Steve Benson (ET) Small Division, 12-3 overall. 5-2. 285 pinned Sam Palmer (ET) pinned Junior guard Abby Poirier scored a Jake Monson (S) 2:50 game-high 10 points for Tourtellotte. Ablondi finished with eight points. Senior forward Jess Dodd scored six WOODSTOCK WRESTLING points and grabbed 11 rebounds and WOODSTOCK — Ledyard defeated senior forward Deanna Lazzarra added Woodstock 59-16 at Alumni Fieldhouse six points for the Tigers. St. Bernard’s on Jan. 21. At 106 pounds, Bryton Kelly record fell to 2-2 ECC Small, 5-8 overall. (L) win by forfeit . 113- Ethan Hellwig Tourtellotte defeated visiting (W) fall 5:51 over Bo Nguyen (L). 120- Ellis Tech 52-22 on Jan. 21 at Canty Derek Shultz (L) fall 1:39 over Ivan Gymnasium. Freshman guard Maegan Asikainen (W). 126- Samuel Cummings Roy shot 100 percent from the floor (L) fall 0:41 over Jacob Murphy (W). and scored 14 points with four steals 132- Christian Fogg (L) fall 3:18 over for the Tigers, Allyson Vandi scored Caleb Bowen (W). 138- Shane Forrs (L) nine points, Poirier added eight points, decision over Edwin Sandoval (W) 3-1. Sophia Prouty scored six points, 145- Tristan Menard (W) major deci- Christina Kopacz (eight rebounds) and File photo sion over Tanner Arnold (L) 14-5. 152- Olivia Padula both added four points Abby Poirer led Tourtellotte with 10 points in a win over St. Bernard last Friday. Graysen DeLuca (W) fall over Collin for Tourtellotte. Sarah Tellier led Ellis Crader (L) 1:57. 160- Dakota Grover (L) Tech with eight points and Kristen fall over Riley McMahon (W) 3:31. 170- Light added four points. Woodstock dropped to 6-8 and (S) pinned Gavin Rickavy (ET) :26. 113 Curtis Patsiga (L) fall over Conor Quinn Plainfield improved to 7-7 on the season. Shaun Wagner (S) pinned Amisadan (W) 1:10. 180-Danny Contabo (L) tech Cruz (ET) 1:56. 120 Baltazar Gonzalez fall over Tyler Lajoie (W) 15-0. 195- Mike WOODSTOCK GIRLS HOOPS (ET) pinned Tim Budnik (S) :56. 126 ELLIS TECH WRESTLING Sullivan (L) fall over Cahan Quinn PLAINFIELD — Adrienne Lorange Austin Abacherli (S) Dec. Anthony (W) 4:56. 220- Daric Johnson (L) fall scored 15 points to lead Plainfield past DANIELSON — Southington defeat- Devanny (ET) 3-0. 132 Cole Blair (ET) over Cody Lajoie (W) 5:35. 285- Dwayne Woodstock 49-28 last Friday. Olivia ed Ellis Tech 38-33 on Jan. 21 at Ellis tech fall Kyle Solomon (S) 15-0. 138 Alex Brown (L) minor decision over John Perry get 6 rebounds and 5 points to Tech. The Golden Eagles record fell Marois (ET) maj. dec. Austin Garuti Zhao (W) 4-0. lead the Centaurs. to 15-6. At 106 pounds, Zack Murillo (S) 15-1. 145 Cyrus Smith (ET) pinned Killingly Youth Wrestling hosts tourney

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WEBSTER, Mass. came to befriend many people in the DAYVILLE David Kummings of — Nancy J. (Lenz) area, and became an active member — Herbert A. Bradington, Fla., and Marschall, 80, passed of the community; she worked, for Kummings, 86, of Kirk Kummings of away peacefully at many years, as an insurance adjust- Putnam Road, for- W. Springfield, two Lanessa Extended er for NGM Insurance; she belonged merly of Florida, died daughters Karen Care on Tuesday, to the Webster Fish & Game Club, Saturday, Jan. 24, McGlynn of Dayville Jan. 20. and served as a past president of the with his family by his and Kyle Kohlrush She is survived by Webster Emblem Club; she also attend- side. of Westfield, Mass her loving husband, ed Putnam Baptist Church. He was the loving ; three sisters; Frederick Marschall Calling hours were held Jan. 23 in husband of the late seven grandchildren III, with whom she enjoyed nearly the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 Joyce (Aubuchon) Kummings, Irene Douglas, Lindsey, Jeffery, Kristen, 60 years of marriage; two daughters: School St., Webster. The funeral ser- (Corbett) Kummings, and Helen (Gile) Christopher, Alyssa, and Bethanie; 10 Stacey L. Moran and Kellee J. Tella, vice was held at the funeral home on Kummings. great grandchildren; and his faithful both of Putnam; six grandchildren; 11 Jan. 24. Burial followed in Mount Zion Born in Holyoke, Mass., he was the pet tiger cat Libby. great grandchildren, as well as many Cemetery. The family would like to son of the late Andrew and Isabella He was predeceased by a son Douglas relatives and friends; she was prede- thank the staff at Lanessa Extended (Gasching) Kummings. Kummings; and two daughters Gail ceased by her brother, the late Robert Care for their care and their kindness. Mr. Kummings was a proud veteran Kummings and Lynn Schweitzer. Lenz, of Stamford. Please omit flowers and donations may of World War II serving for two terms Relatives and friends are invited to Nancy was born in Stamford, on be made in her memory to Putnam with the United States Navy aboard visit with Herbert’s family from 9 to July 30, 1934, daughter to the late Baptist Church, Church St. Putnam. the USS Waldron, USS W. Keith, USS 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Richard and Dorothy (Rothacker) To share a memory or offer con- Grand Canyon, and the USS Arcadia. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Lenz; just a few years after marrying dolences, a guest book is available a He worked for many years as a St., Putnam, followed by a funeral ser- her beloved husband in 1957, she and www.shaw-majercik.com. mechanical engineer at the Hartford vice in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Fred moved to Webster in 1960. Nancy Civic Center. He enjoyed tennis, Memorial donations in Herbert memo- working on his computer, and was an ry may be made to St. Jude Childrens avid ballroom dancer. He especially Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Lucille J. Lalumiere, 85 enjoyed spending quality time with Memphis, TN 38105. his grandchildren and great grand- For memorial guestbook visit www. PUTNAM — Memere Lu. Her greatest love was her children. GilmanAndValade.com. Lucille J. Lalumiere, family, her children, grandchildren Herbert is survived by two sons 85, of Putnam, for- and great grandchildren, they always merly of Danielson, came first in her life. died Sunday, Jan. She leaves her daughters Linda Hall 18, at Matulaitis of Putnam, Diane Oppert of Thompson, Lawrence O. Houle, 81 Nursing Home in five grandchildren, six great grand- BROOKLYN — Lawrence (Kingfish) of Clearwater, Fla. Putnam with her children, many nieces and nephews. O. Houle, 81, died Saturday, Jan. 24, at He was born in North loving family at her She was predeceased by her sister his home. Grosvenordale, son of the late Alcide side. Irene LaBelle. He leaves his wife, Kim Marie and Eva (LaFlamme) Houle and lived Lucille was the wife of Gerard R. A calling hour was held Wednesday, (Brod) Houle. He also leaves six sons; in Brooklyn, Conn., and prior to that Lalumiere, who died Oct. 8, 1994. Jan. 21, at the Smith and Walker Lawrence and his wife Bev Houle, Ray Dayville and Thompson. She was born July 3, 1929 in Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, Houle, both of North Grosvenordale, He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving Putnam, daughter of Alfred J. and followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Jean Houle of South Dakota, Phillip during Korea and was proud that he Eva (Laflamme) Beaupre. A devoted at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Houle of North Grosvenordale, was in the Blimp Squadron. Catholic, she was a communicant of 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial in Daniel Houle and his life partner He was a construction worker his St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Jim of Boston. He had one son that specialty being concrete work, he Putnam, and St. James Church in In lieu of flowers donations may predeceased him, Shawn Houle. He also did carpentry. He is a member of Danielson, and attended the Putnam be made in her memory to St. Mary also leaves four daughters; Virginia American Legion Post 67. Larry also Catholic Academy. Lucille had made Church of the Visitation. Share a mem- Houle of Thompson, Laurel Houle enjoyed horse racing. her home in Danielson most of her life. ory with her family at www.smithand- of Brooklyn, Valentine and her hus- There are no calling hours. A funer- She was a perfectionist at knitting and walker.com. band Joseph Iamartino of Thompson, al Mass will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, crocheting. She was known to many as and two stepdaughters; Elizabeth and at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, North Summer Barbeau and a daughter in Grosvenordale. Please omit flowers law Deb Ness of Lake Park, Minnesota and donations in his memory may be and a nephew Artie Paradis, one made to St. Joseph Grammar School daughter that predeceased him, Eva Athletic fund, North Grosvenordale, or Houle of Thompson. He also leaves two to St. James Grammar School Athletic brothers; Lionel and Fabyan Houle fund, Danielson. of Webster, and one brother that The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home predeceased him, Armand Houle of 48 School St., Webster, is directing North Grosvenordale. He leaves eight arrangements. A guest book is avail- Leading the Way grandchildren and six great grandchil- able at www.shaw-majercik.com dren. Three sisters also predeceased where you may post condolences and with Dignified Professionals who are him: Belva Paradis of Taftville, Leona memories. Larose of Fall River and Vivian Houle Caring & Honest with Sensible Pricing Stamo Karanikolaou, 69 Affordable Traditional Funerals, DANIELSON Besides her husband, she is sur- Cremation Services, Pre-Planning — Stamo vived by her daughter Maria Haveles and Trusts Karanikolaou, 69, and son-in-law Albert Basley of South of Danielson, died Killingly; her two brothers, Nikolaos peacefully at home Kostaras of Danielson and Panteli “Because We Care” on Friday, Jan. 23, Kostaras of Greece; her sister, Maria surrounded by her Kakava of Greece; grandchildren, direct $ family. Stamatina Haveles, Christos Haveles, 1375 She was born in Nikolaos Basley and Alekos Basley complete cremation Spathari Arkadias, and many nieces and nephews. In Worcester County and Windham County, CT Greece, on Dec. 2, 1945, daughter Funeral services were held on of the late Dimitrios and Panayota Thursday, Jan. 29, at The Holy Trinity Richard Majercik (Panga) Kostaras. She was the beloved Greek Orthodox Church, 80 Water St., Director wife of Ioakim Karanikolaou. Mrs. Danielson. Burial was in Westfield Karanikolaou moved to America Cemetery, Danielson. Calling hours with her family in 1977 and worked at were held in Tillinghast Funeral Home, Garrity Corporation for many years 433 Main St., Danielson on Wednesday traditional Includes and prior to that she worked at Lydall evening, Jan. 28. graveside service • 20 Gauge Metal Casket Corporation in Dayville. She was a In lieu of flowers, donations may be • Concrete Vault member of the Holy Trinity Greek made to the American Cancer Society. and burial Orthodox Church in Danielson and To leave an online condolence please • Transportation within Worcester County loved to cook and sing. visit tillinghastfh.com. $ & Windham County plus Cemetery OBITUARIES are published at no charge. 3500 Charges • Professional Staff Services & Obtaining complete Legal Permits E-mail notices to aminor@stonebridgepress.com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. NO HIDDEN COST OR FINE PRINT Photos are welcome in JPEG format. Veteran Owned • 105 Years of Caring Shaw - Majercik Funeral Home 48 School Street Webster, MA (508) 943-6278

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OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Gerald H. Tetreault, 89 Alice M. Baker, 79 lend a willing hand PUTNAM — Gerald WEBSTER, Mass. at Stevens Linen Associates in Dudley “Gerry” H. Tetreault, and to help out in any — Alice M. (Gorski) for many years. She was also an assem- 89, of Putnam, passed way he could, quietly Baker, 79, died bler at Guardian Industries. She baked away peacefully at and in his own gentle Sunday, Jan. 25, in cakes and pastries at the Webster Park Mansfield Center way. He guided and the Transitional for Nursing and continued to teach ‘N’ Shop for several years before retir- Rehabilitation on life lessons to the very Care Unit at Hubbard ing. Jan. 16, after a lengthy end. He accepted life Hospital after a She was a communicant of Sacred but courageous battle graciously for all it period of declining Heart of Jesus Church. She enjoyed with Alzheimer’s dis- had to offer and was health. traveling. Her children, grandchildren ease. grateful for every day he was given. He Her husband of 60 and great-grandsons were her trea- He was born in 1925, son of Henry was a great source of strength, comfort, years, Norman R. Baker, died on Jan. sure. and Dora (Gadbois) Tetreault. He was inspiration and love to his family. He 24, 2014. The funeral will be held Saturday, predeceased by his wife Elinor (Joslin) will be so dearly missed. She leaves three children, Deborah Jan. 31, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Tetreault, brother Paul, sister Phyllis, His family would like to thank the A. Wood of Tampa, Fla., Patricia J. Funeral Home, 340 School St., with a and stepfather Joacquim “Jack” Bicho. caring, kind hearted staff of MCNR LaPlante and her husband Joseph Mass at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus He is survived by his daughter Janice and DKH Companion and Homemaker LaPlante Jr., of Lisbon Falls, Maine, Church, 16 East Main Street. Burial Tetreault and son-in-law Brian Krystof Services for taking Gerry under their and Norman M. Baker and his wife will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. and special nephew Alan Joslin and his wings and befriending him. Donna of North Grosvenordale; five Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., wife JoAnne, along with several other Graveside services will be April 25, grandchildren, Crystal, Jennette, Friday, Jan. 30, in the funeral home. nieces and nephews and their spouses. at 11 a.m. in Grove Street Cemetery, Heather, Daniel and Tyler; two Donations in her name may be made He made his home in Putnam, and Putnam. There are no calling hours. great-grandsons, Anthony and Aaron; either to the Transitional Care Unit was a graduate of Putnam High School. In lieu of flowers, donations may be nieces and nephews. at Hubbard Hospital, 340 Thompson He was a veteran of World War II, made in his memory to Alzheimer’s She was born in Webster, the young- Road, or to St. Anne Elementary serving with the U.S. Navy as Gunners Association, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, est of the nine daughters of Frank and School, 12 Day St., P.O. Box 818, both Mate Third Class on the USS LST 601. Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or the Frances A. (Szeredy) Gorski and was a in Webster, MA 01570. He was a member of the Putnam VFW. Day Kimball Hospital Chaplaincy lifelong resident. She graduated from For more information, visit www. He worked as a plumber, bridge builder Program, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT Bartlett High School in 1952. sitkowskimalboeuf.com. and foreman for Brunalli Construction, 06260. Mrs. Baker first worked as a spinner a model maker at EB and Kaman Share a memory with his family at Aircraft, ending his career at Shaw www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Stationers. Gerry was always there to Rev. Herbert E. Pickett Jr., 97 CONCORD, N.H. — Rev. Herbert In a pastoral career of over 30 years, Jeanne A. Cofske, 72 Elmer Pickett, Jr., 97, passed away on he served with the Presbyterian Nov. 26, 2014, at Havenwood-Heritage Church (USA) in Baltimore, Md.; Old THOMPSON — Thompson for the past 22 years, prior to Heights Retirement Community, in Forge, N.Y.; Rochester, N.Y.; Kingston, Jeanne A. (Levesque) that Sutton and Southbridge. She was Concord, N.H. after a period of declin- Pa. He also served with the United Cofske, 72, died at an office manager for Parent Sanitation ing health. Church of Christ in Thompson (1965- her home Thursday, in Danielson. Her family describes He was born on May 15, 1917, in 1972) and New Preston. Through his Jan. 22, surrounded her as “Gem” of a person. She enjoyed Baltimore, Md., the son of Herbert work as a church leader and spiritu- by her loving family crafts and reading in past years. E. Pickett, Sr. and Emily Ames al counselor, he touched innumerable after a long illness. There will be a celebration of life Pickett. He attended Gilman Country lives. She was the wife of Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Valley Springs School, in Baltimore. He graduated He retired with his wife to Old 24 years of Ralph W. Sportsmen Cub, 65 Valley Rd., N. Yale University in 1939, and obtained Saybrook in 1979 and then Chester Cofske. Grosvenordale, CT from 11 a.m. to 3 his Divinity degree from Union in 1992. In 2003 he moved to Concord, She leaves two daughters; Deborah p.m. with at service in the hall at 11 Theological Seminary in New York N.H., to be near his daughter. Gregoire of North Grosvenordale, a.m. Omit flowers and donations may City in 1942. Lisa West of Florida, two step daugh- be made to the charity of donors choice He outlived his parents, his wife ters: Christine Hatfield of Grafton and in her memory. Burial will be in West In 1942, he married Sarah (Sally) Sally and his two younger brothers, Michelle Cristo of Charlton. She also Thompson Cemetery at a later date. Alice Geer. In 62 years of marriage Lawrence K. and Robert A. Pickett. leaves a sister, Antoinette Seraphin, of The Shaw-Majercik has been entrust- together, they raised five children who A memorial service was held Woodstock, 10 grandchildren and two ed with the arrangements. A guest book all survive him. They are: Herbert at Havenwood-Heritage Heights, great grandchildren. is available at www.shaw-majercik. (Mac) and wife Nancy of Rollinsford, Concord, N.H., on Friday, Dec. 19. He She was born in Southbridge, daugh- com where condolences and memories N.H.; Emily K. Grice of Bainbridge will be laid to rest next to his wife Sally ter of the late Fernhand and Jeanette can be shared. Island, Wash.; S. Alice Pickett and in the spring in Williamstown, Mass. (Landry) Levesque and lived in husband R.P. Hale of Concord; David For those who wish to make a gift G. and wife Donna of Vineland, NJ and in Herb’s name please make a dona- Paul J. and wife Autumn of Olympia, tion to the Havenwood Community, Theresa D. Bernier, 86 Wash. He is also survived by his sis- Ministerial Services or Recreation ters-in-law, Pauline (Lawrence) and Programs, 33 Christian Ave, Concord, DANIELSON — Theresa D. Bernier, Putnam, her companion Joan Tucker of NH 03301, or to a charity of your choice. 86, of Danielson died Tuesday at Pierce Danielson, numerous nieces and neph- Betty (Robert.) He has 11 grandchil- Baptist Home in Brooklyn. ews and her dog Katie. dren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was born in Danielson on Feb. A graveside service in Holy Cross 5, 1928, daughter of the late Harry and Cemetery will be held at a later date. OBITUARIES are published at no charge. Claudelia (Chabot) Bernier. Theresa’s family would like to thank Theresa worked at Union Engravers the staff on level one at Pierce Baptist E-mail notices to aminor@stonebridge- in Putnam for many years. She was a Home for the excellent care she received communicant of St. James Church in during her stay. press.com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Danielson. She is survived by her broth- Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main ers, George Bernier of Webster, Mass., Street, Danielson is in charge of arrange- Photos are welcome in JPEG format. and Richard Bernier and wife Claire of ments. LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lot 22/Zone C. Variance requested to ESTATE OF Gloria A. Dubeau, ESTATE OF Sebrina M Heroux, ESTATE OF PETER J. TRUDEAU, locate liquor store within 1500 feet of (15-00013) (15-00007) (15-00012) another establishment that dispenses The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the alcoholic beverages. Court of Probate, District of Northeast Court of Probate, District of Northeast Court of Probate, Northeast Probate Variance 14-13: Carolyn Parker, Probate District, by decree dated Jan- Probate District, by decree dated Jan- District, by decree dated January 21, applicant. Cumberland Farm, Owner of uary 21, 2015, ordered that all claims uary 20, 2015, ordered that all claims 2015, ordered that all claims must be Record. For property at 854 Riverside must be presented to the fiduciary at must be presented to the fiduciary at presented to the fiduciary at the ad- Dr. Map 169/Block 93/Lot 8-A/Zone C. the address below. Failure to prompt- the address below. Failure to prompt- dress below. Failure to promptly pres- Variance requested to modify existing ly present any such claim may result ly present any such claim may result ent any such claim may result in the Pylon Sign. in the loss of rights to recover on such in the loss of rights to recover on such loss of rights to recover on such claim. Files are available to review in the claim. claim. Janis E. Beltis, Clerk Planning & Development Office, 2nd Brenda Duquette, Clerk Brenda Duquette, Clerk The fiduciary is: floor, Town Hall. The fiduciary is: The fiduciary is: Gail M. Trudeau At these hearings, interested parties Patricia Sadowsky Valerie Sandberg c/o Gary D. Lavigne, may appear and be heard, and written c/o WIlliam J. Monty, Esq., c/o Alyson R. Aleman, Esq., Lavigne, Mark & Rogers, LLC, testimony received. PO Box 266, Woodstock, CT 06281 Borner, Aleman & Davis, LLC, 945 Main Street, Ste. 208, Respectfully submitted, Jan. 30, 2015 155 Providence Street, PO Box 166, Manchester, CT 06040 Daniel Roy, Chairman Putnam, CT 06260-0166 January, 30, 2015 January, 30, 2015 Town of Woodstock Jan. 30, 2015 February, 6, 2015 Legal Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In accordance with the provisions of NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF MADELINE ZULK- TOWN OF THOMPSON Section 7-394 of the General Statutes ESTATE OF Donais Rose, (15-00036) IEWICZ, AKA Madeline V. Zulkiewicz At the January 6, 2015 meeting of of the State of Connecticut, notice The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the (15-00014) the Thompson Inland Wetlands is hereby given that: The Annual Court of Probate, District of Northeast The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Commission the following actions Financial Report of The Town of Probate District, by decree dated Jan- Court of Probate, Northeast Probate were taken: Application #IWA14026 Woodstock for the Year Ended June uary 21, 2015, ordered that all claims District, by decree dated January 21, approved with conditions, Raceway, 30, 2014, Prepared by MahoneySabol, must be presented to the fiduciary at 2015, ordered that all claims must be Golf Club, and Restaurant, LLC, 205 CPAs and Advisors, was filed in the the address below. Failure to prompt- presented to the fiduciary at the ad- East Thompson Rd. (Assessor’s Office of the Town Clerk on January ly present any such claim may result dress below. Failure to promptly pres- Map 137, Block 20, Lot 2) - mainte- 26, 2015, and that the audit is open in the loss of rights to recover on such ent any such claim may result in the nance of material stockpiles in upland for public inspection. Dated this 26th claim. loss of rights to recover on such claim. review area; Application #IWA14030, day of January, 2015. Attest: Judy E. Brenda Duquette, Clerk Janis E. Beltis, Clerk Thompson Rail Business Park, LLC, Walberg, Town Clerk The fiduciary is: The fiduciary is: 0 Reardon Rd. (Assessor’s Map 65, Jan. 30, 2015 Diane D Kipper Alan Scott Herman, Esq., PO Box Block 101, Lot 6C) - construction of c/o Nicholas A. Longo, Esq., 663, Putnam, CT 06260 a temporary wetlands crossing using NOTICE TO CREDITORS Bachand, Longo & Higgins, January, 30, 2015 blasting mats to facilitate construction ESTATE OF Janet Haines, AKA Janet 168 Main Street, PO Box 528, of a retaining wall approved under P Haines (15-00008) Putnam, CT 06260 TOWN OF THOMPSON application WAA14024. The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Jan. 30, 2015 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Francesca Morano, Chair Court of Probate, District of Northeast LEGAL NOTICE On January 15, 2015 the following Probate District, by decree dated Jan- Legal Notice The Town of Thompson Zoning Board wetlands agent approval was issued: uary 21, 2015, ordered that all claims Town of Thompson of Appeals will hold a public hearing Application # WAA15002 approved must be presented to the fiduciary at Notice is hereby given that the con- on February 9, 2015 beginning at 7PM with conditions, River Junction Estates, the address below. Failure to prompt- tract between the Thompson Board in the Merrill Seney Room, Thompson LLC., 0 New Rd. (Assessor’s Map 154, ly present any such claim may result of Education and the Thompson Town Hall, 815 Riverside Dr., North Block 3, Lot 2A) - timber harvest in in the loss of rights to recover on such Association of School Administrators Grosvenordale, CT for the following: upland review area. claim. for the period of July 1, 2015 through Variance 14-11: Brian LaBonte, Marla Butts, Wetlands Agent Brenda Duquette, Clerk June 30, 2018, mis on file in the office applicant. David LaBonte, Owner of January 30, 2015 The fiduciary is: of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 815 Record. For property at 58 Center Jan. 30, 2015 David Haines Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, St., Thompson. Map 116/Block 13/ c/o Kenneth Barber, Esq., Ct. Lot 4/Zone R-40. Variance requested Kenneth Barber & Associates, LLC, Dated at Thompson Ct. for side yard setback deficiency of 18 10 Summit Street, PO Box 88, January 26, 2015 feet. East Hampton, CT 06424 Jeffrey C. Barske Variance 14-12: Scott Parker, Jan. 30, 2015 Town Clerk applicant. Scott and Tracy Parker, January, 30, 2015 Owners of Record. For property at 12 Woodstock Rd. Map 29/Block 104/ B8 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 30, 2015 Villager Newspapers OBITUARIES COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Christopher J. Darnowski, 48 “Shining a light on community events” PUTNAM — and Joseph Studley of Naples, Fla.; sev- Christopher “Chris” eral nieces, nephews and cousins. J. Darnowski, 48, He was predeceased by his dad of Putnam, died Michael Darnowski II. Woodstock Area Garden Club Saturday, Jan. 24, He will be remembered for his love at Davis Place in of Jesus, fishing and playing his gui- February 2, 6:30pm • February meeting Danielson. tar. First Congregational Church meeting hall, He was born July Visit with his family from 5 to 8 12, 1966, in Danbury. p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, at the Smith 543 RT. 169, Woodstock. Chris is survived & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove by his wife Dawn and step-son Noah Street, Putnam. A Memorial Service New members always welcome! of Woodstock; a brother Michael III, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the and his fiancé Maryann of Webster, Calvary Assembly of God Church, 105 January 30, noon-7pm January 31 and February 1 Mass.; his mother, Phillis Jaeger of Southbridge Road (Rte. 131) Dudley, Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a fish fry in the Knights IHSP, 53 Grove Street, Putnam presents Souper Bowl of Caring. Quinebaug, a nephew Michael IV, of Mass. Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Fish and chips Ask your youth to hold soup pots at your church doors to collect Dayville; aunts and uncles Constance Share a memory with his family at ($10); fried clams ($14); baked haddock ($11); scallops ($11); dollars for food. And ask your worshippers to donate canned and Charles Stoll of Montville; Patricia www.smithandwalkerfh.com. combo platters ($11-14); and seafood platter ($17). 860-923-2967 goods or change. It will help us to provide food for families in [email protected] need. For info 860-455-3552 Adele F. Truedson, 101 January 31, 5-7pm February 2, 10am-1pm WEBSTER, Mass. — Adele F. “Adela” the American Woolen Company, at East Woodstock Congregational Church will host a Ham & Bean United Services presents a free 10-week Parent Project ® series (Jezierski) Truedson, 101, formerly of Rochdale Knitting Mill and at Balding Supper. $10/adult, children under 10 eat FREE. Join us for ham, at United Services, 303 Putnam Rd, Wauregan for 10 weeks at Golden Heights, died Saturday, Jan. Knitting Company in Thompson, baked beans, coleslaw, assorted breads, pickles, cake & ice cream. 2-3 hours per class. Parent manual $20. Classes run from 2/2 17, in the Life Care Center of Auburn. Conn., before she retired. She was For tickets call the church office, 860-928-7449, Rick Place 860-928- to 4/13. No child care provided. To register call 860-564-6100, Her husband, William Truedson, a lifelong member of Saint Joseph 2731, or email [email protected] email [email protected]. or visit www.UnitedServicesCT.org. died in 1987. Basilica. She leaves two nephews, Leon The funeral was held Thursday, January 31, 8:30am-12pm February 3, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Jezierski and his wife Pearl of Jan. 22, from Scanlon Funeral Service, The HealthQuest for Heart Health event that was scheduled for United Services presents a free 10-week Parent Project ® series Thompson, and Robert Jezierski and 38 East Main St., with a Mass in Saturday, January 24 has been rescheduled for January 31 from at the Wauregan office, 303 Putnam Rd, Wauregan for 10 weeks his wife Dorothy of Webster and sev- Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb eral grandnieces and grandnephews. St. Burial was in St. Joseph Garden 8:30am to 12pm at QVCC Middle College in Danielson. Registration at 2-3 hours per class. Parent manual $20. Classes run from 2/3 She was preceded in death by her five of Peace. A calling period was held for the event has been extended, so please take advantage of this to 4/7. No child care provided. To register or call 860-564-6100, brothers Joseph, Louis, Victor, Frank Thursday in the funeral home. new opportunity to participate by calling Roberta at Generations at email [email protected] or visit www.UnitedServicesCT.org. and John Jezierski and by her sister, Donations in her name may be made 860-774-7501 x. 2049. Cecilia Jezierski. to St. Joseph School Immediate Needs February 4, 6pm She was bornin Webster, the daugh- Fund, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA January 31, 7pm Free Pet Loss Support Group, at NECCOG Animal Services, 125 ter of Boleslaw and Matilda (Reglinski) 01570. A Benefit Concert featuring Bob Brandriff, Chris Berry, Claire Putnam Pike, Dayville. We offer support and resources to help with Jezierski and was a lifelong resident. For more information, visit www. Thomas at the Central Village Congregational Church, 33 Main St., the loss of a pet. No fee/reservations required. Attend as often as Mrs. Truedson was a stitcher at scanlonfs.net. Central Village. Music will include your favorite Country, Broadway, you like throughout your grief process. and Pop music. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, and Richard P. Bertrand, 64 children under 5 free. Price includes free refreshments. For info February 6, 6pm 860-564-8979. Bracken Memorial Library, 57 Academy Road, Woodstock, presents PUTNAM — Richard is survived by his sons, their Author Series: Bee Ridgway will be discussing her novel The Richard P. Bertrand, Scott Bertrand and his fiancé Tina January 31, 5:30pm River of No Return. For more information, call 860-928-0046. 64, of Bibeault St., Erskine from Thompson, and Arron Soup n’ Silents – Featuring Clark Wilson, Hampton Congregational died Thursday, Jan. Bertrand of Fredericksburg, Mo.; Church, 263 Main Street (Route 97), Hampton. Church Phone February 6, noon-7pm 22, in Day Kimball his daughter, Shannon Harris and Number: 860-455-9677 Adults are $15, children 5 - 12 are $5, and Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a fish fry in the Knights Hospital. her husband Richard of Dayville; his families are $30. Admission includes the dinner and movie. Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Fish and chips He was the loving sisters, Dorothy Therrien-Kulaga of ($10); fried clams ($14); baked haddock ($11); scallops ($11); husband of the late Thompson, and Sharon Berube of Maureen (Parker) Danielson; his grandchildren, Michael, January 31, 4:30-7:30pm combo platters ($11-14); and seafood platter ($17). 860-923-2967 [email protected]. Bertrand. Born in Austin, Juliette, Devon, and Davon. Boy Scout Troop 36 Moosup is having it’s annual Spaghetti Supper Putnam, he was the son of the late As requested by the family, services fundraiser. Tickets available at the door for $8 adults-$6 Seniors. February 7, 1pm Richard and Cecile (Hamel) Bertrand. are private and have been entrusted to (Includes Pasta with sauce, meatballs, salad, garlic roll, drink, and The February Freeze 5K Run/Walk at Pomfret Community School. Mr. Bertrand worked as an auto body the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church dessert). Location is Moosup American Legion, 66 Prospect St., Proceeds from the race benefit the eighth grade class trip to technician for Precision Collision. He St., Putnam, CT 06260. Moosup. Washington, D.C. Cost is $25 individuals, $75 per family. Race-day was a car enthusiast and enjoyed fish- For memorial guestbook visit www. ing. GilmanAndValade.com. registration will continue until 12:30 p.m. January 31, 5:30 pm The First Congregational Church of Pomfret presents Potluck and February 7, 12noon Movie night at the Pomfret Senior Center - featuring “The End In Celebration of Take Your Child to the Library Day, The Friends of of the Spear.” This movie tells the real life story in which four the Killingly Library Present: Danny Magic, Killingly Public Library, missionaries were killed by the Waodani tribe. Free; bring a dish to 25 Westcott Road, Danielson. No registration required. Arrive early OBITUARIES are published at no charge. share. For more info 860-928-7381. for best seating. This page is designed to shine a light on upcoming local nonprofit, educational and community E-mail notices to [email protected] events. Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and are FREE to qualifying organizations, schools, churches and town offices. or fax them to (860) 928-5946. 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SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 SUNDAY, MARCH 15 WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA salad and rolls PAUL PROVOST THE CHURCH OF SPORTSMEN’S FLEA MARKET Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Adults: $11.75 Solo artist, popular classics and hits THE RECONCILIATION Hunting, Fishing and Camping only CADY’S TAVERN Children under 10: $6.75 Starting at 7:00 p.m. (Episcopal) 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) AMERICAN LEGION 308 LAKESIDE RESTAURANT 5 North Main St., Webster, MA Tables: $10.00 Chepachet, RI TUTTLE POST #279 AND PUB corsially invites Webster, Dudley Call 508-832-6492 401-568-41 02 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA 308 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA and Oxford AUBURN SPORTSMEN CLUB 508-832-2701 774-449-8333 Veterans of all branches of service Elm St., Auburn, MA KARAOKE www.308lakeside.com to attend a FREE dinner at Every Friday and Saturday TRIVIA NIGHT Point Breeze Restaurant ONGOING 8 p.m.-12 AT THE STOMPING GROUND WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 6:00 p.m. RAFFLE In the Veterans Lounge Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. (6-week course) Speaker: Mr. Rich Miller Jr, MEAT RAFFLE Public invited 132 Main St., Putnam, CT PUPPY OBEDIENCE CLASSES USAF OEF/OIF Veteran First Friday of each month except AMERICAN LEGION 860-928-7900 6:00 p.m. Deployed to Iraq January TUTTLE POST #279 Also, live music To sign up email Outreach Case Manager Early bird 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA five nights a week [email protected] Veteran’s Inc. Start 7:00 p.m. 508-832-2701 (Wed.-Sun.) KLEM’S Please RSVP by calling 5 huge tables 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA 508-943-8714 AUBURN SPORTSMAN CLUB ENTERTAINMENT OR TRIVIA TRAP SHOOTING 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) (Please leave a message if Elm St., Auburn, MA every Saturday night AT NOON no one is available to answer) 508-832- 6492 at 8:30 p.m. Every Sunday OPEN HOUSE AT CHUCK’S STEAK HOUSE SPENCER FISH AND GAME QUINEBAUG VALLEY SATURDAY, MARCH 14 FREE COMMUNITY YOGA 10 Prospect St. (Rte.20) Auburn, MA CLUB COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL FISHING TACKLE Every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. 508-832-2553 155 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA 6:00 p.m. REP DAY Cash donations accepted 742 Upper Maple St., Danielson, CT 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for P.A.W.S. TRIVIA TRAP SHOOTING Call for information 860-932-4020 See the latest gear. and nonperishable Every Thursday night AT 1:00 P.M. Meet reps and experts! food collected for at 7:00 p.m. Every Saturday VALENTINE’S DAY, Don’t miss the largest sale Daily Bread CHUCK’S STEAK HOUSE SPENCER FISH AND GAME FEBRUARY 14 and event of the season STRONG BODY/STRONG MIND 10 Prospect St. (Rte. 20), Auburn, CLUB PETER McNEANEY TRIO For details contact 112 Main St., Putnam, CT MA 155 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA Playing jazz, swing and [email protected] www.strongbodystrongmind.us 508-832-2553 contemporary KLEM’S Running on Thursdays Starting at 6:00 p.m. 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HORSESHOES AND TRAP 308 LAKESIDE RESTAURANT 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT SHOOTING AND PUB CADY’S TAVERN HEXMARK TAVERN 6 p.m. 308 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA SATURDAY, MARCH 28 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI AT SALEM CROSS INN SPENCER FISH AND GAME 774-449-8333 EASTER BUNNY PICTURES 401-568-4102 260 West Main St., West Brookfield, CLUB www.308lakeside.com 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MA 155 Mechanic St., Spencer, MA Children and pets welcome! TRIVIA NIGHT 508-867-2345 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 $5.00 donation to the Wednesdays www.salemcrossinn.com MEAT RAFFLE RAFFLE OPEN HOUSE AT Spencer Lion’s Club 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. QUINEBAUG VALLEY KLEM’S HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB Every Thursday is AMERICAN LEGION COMMUNITY COLLEGE 117 West Main St., 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA CHICKEN NIGHT TUTTLE POST #279 742 Upper Maple St., Danielson, CT Spencer, MA 508-892-9822 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. 88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA Call for information 508-885-2708 (Ext. 104) Family style baked chicken 508-832-2701 860-932-4020 with fries, pasta & marinara sauce, Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 30, 2015 B9 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager Thompson Villager Woodstock Villager Killingly Villager CLASSIFIEDS Hometown Service, Big Time Results TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836 ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE

Angle Iron Cutter BOSCH HAND For sale HOME MADE PINE Dining Room Set Johnson and Evin- New 010 FOR SALE For Shelving GRINDER TOMATO AND COFFEE TABLE rude outboards, $25.00 Soild Maple & Queen PillowTop 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Table, 5 Chairs and Hutch CUCUMBER CAGES 2-30hp, several left from ‘05 HONDA Normally Sells For $700 Asking 13” wide x 54” tall TWO END TABLES last season Mattress VTX 1300 $90 OBO $275.00 Made out of concrete wire $125.00 $200-$650. with Box Spring LARGE SELECTION OF Will last forever! 6600 mi., Candy Red, ROUTER BITS $4.00 each Also, I need motors, in Original Plas- New plugs, Battery Call 5pm-8:30pm China 860-774-4469 ANTIQUE LAMP JUG parts - 1958-’85 $5800/OBO 508-867-6546 tic $150.00 MAKITA RANDOM Dinner Set (Brooklyn) $40.00 ARCHERY, ORBIT SANDER 8 piece place setting 508-885-6657 Call: 508-410-7050 ‘98 HONDA white background FOR SALE DROP LEAF HUNTING ModB0500 1100 TOURER w/pink roses Used high speed lock stitch COFFEE KIRBY SENTRIA II NEW REDUCED EQUIPMENT $45.00 $50.00 sewing machine New front tires, Brakes, TABLE VACUUM SYSTEM PRICES!!! Battery Runs perfectly AND $100 with carpet cleaning Trailer Included BOSCH B7000 508-789-0864 Brother DB2-B714 ACCESSORIES with table 48”x20”x30” attachment. Classic Star Trek $4500/OBO CORNER SANDER Six months old. In Excellent Condition Manual included DROP LEAF CART Figurine Set w/pads ELECTRIC $600 firm. Call 508-764-6908 $325.00 In box - never opened 860-923-9067 POWER CHAIR $85 Call 508-987-3677 $40.OO 860-928-4794 $100 1977 GMC 2500 AUTO PARTS FOR MODEL JET 3 ULTRA For Sale: SWORD SET LAPTOP Sears Carpet,Upholstery Custom built twin piston flat SALE BLACK&DECKER from Scooter Store Vacuum Excellent Condition SEALY QUEEN $65 head dump VARIABLE SPEEED COMPUTER $60 Four way fisher plow 4 Yokohama Avid Tires Home owner’s manual SIZE SLEEP SOFA JIG SAW Paid $6,000.00 PRO BOOK 45205 (2) HON Side Chairs Excellent running 205-50-R17V in pine green. END TABLE $18.00 Asking $4,700.00 Intel Core I5 $30/ea Many New parts Less than 500-miles Four inch memory foam topper Will negotiate W/DRAWER Windows 7 Mink Fur Jacket-(6/7) Needs minor body work $200/OBO and linens included Please call Nancy at: $75 15” inch screen $175/OBO $2100 like new 508-461-9626 860-923-9375 or Wireless mouse (2) Mid-back leather Audi Custom fit car $700 Porta Potty 860-614-8572 Used very little office chairs covers CEMETERY PLOT Call END TABLE $200 Construction site $30/ea A4 & A5 Double plot 860-779-0570 W/2 DRAWERS Call Excellent condition And Electrical Bell motorcyle $275 1/2 price at $50 508-765-5190 Weathershield Floor $2200 Material FOR•SALE helmet Mats Industrial, Commercial, Call 29 GALLON Razor Electric Dirt Bike LAWN MOWER AND Never used Excellent condition Residential OLD END TABLE $60 508-341-6347 VACUUM: FISH TANK Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, 5’x8’ Utility Trailer $45 Snapper Rear Engine Beckett Burner Call with everything Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Riding Mower Control & Aquastat 2-Wheeled Bikes Southbridge $40.00 Breakers, Meters, 72 Yamaha D100 Trail Bike $200 GIRLS 18 SPEED BIKE 15hp Briggs & Stratton Engine, As is $20.00/ea. 508-764-9309 Punches, Pipe-Benders. YOUTH BED $100.00 Electric Start, Twin Bagger (3) Kincaid “Replica” Cedar Amoire Paintings What’s On $35.00 New Recessed Troffer $500 Cannon Power-Shot 2’x3’ $50/ea Email Your Mind? 508-892-4582 Flourescent 3-Tube Sears Craftsman Riding CANOPY Camera 10x T-8 277V Fixtures Christin Dior Tux Us! We’d Like to Know. Mower 3-IN-1 Craftsman Yard $100.00 CHAIN SAW Enclosed Used once 42-44 long, Email us your 10FTX20FT Vacuum/Blower HUSQVARNA $56 Each Lite Trailer Receiver 6.5hp Briggs & Stratton Engine w/pleated shirt 508-885-3136 thoughts to: $135.00 $175/OBO adam@ model 181 Call 5pm-8:30pm w/Chipper Chute Cobble Stones Cast Iron Christmas 860-888-5207 villagernewspapers With 20” Bar 508-867-6546 $300 80.7 cc motor with power for MANY HARD Tree Stand 2004 .com 1997 Riviera the bigger trees runs like new! ENGAGEMENT COVER BOOKS Call 860-779-2616 $25 HATACHI HD TV $450.00 Sunbeam Whole BEAUTIFUL Call Call For Pricing 51” Diagonal RING LED R-30 INDOOR House Humidifier NATURAL SILVER 508-344-8081 401-486-4051 SMALL COFFEE Great reception FOR SALE TABLE FLOODLIGHTS (on wheels) $100.00 FOX JACKET $50 14k Gold Four 17” Low profile $40.00 by Philips Brimfield Valued at over $1200 Local Diamond Yokohama Tires 12w = 65w 13’ Sunsetter Worn Twice 413-245-9538 or Round Brilliant Mounted on Eikei Sportline Instant on, very bright Awning Cover Asking $350/OBO News ELECTRIC BASE [email protected] 1.09Cts rims. Like new condition. plus dimmable Never Used Clarity BOARD 2008 JVC HD TV $600.00 Lasts 22.8 years $30 ELECTROLUX EPIC VS-1 $25.00 Big box stores sell for 56” DLP Projection 14” Snow Chains Color $26-$30 New Bulb & Bulb in Box RUG SHAMPOOER Tread mill $20 K YOU PAY $15.00 each $300 or best offer Cleans Excellent w/wide belt power 15” Cable $2850 or best offer. WOODEN DOLL 508-234-3460 $100 Incline and monitors or 4 per case $50.00 Snow Chains please call Great condition CRADLE Call Keith Brand New 2010 SEARS 508-764-6843 $275.00 $15.00 BOSE ACOUSTIC 508-524-9328 $35 RIDING MOWER FOUND HERE! Used Engine WAVE MUSIC FOR SALE 860-928-3972 ANTIQUE Bagger $100 LG HIGH-ENERGY 2002 Pontiac 3.4 ltr. V-6 SYSTEM CHAMPION CROQUET SET $250 50” TV Stand with FOUR COOPER ROOM SEARS GAS One of the Originals PORTABLE $40.00 AIR CONDITIONER Antique-Kelvinator With Cassette player Storage SNOW TIRES Electric range 24,000 BTU TRIMMER Sounds and plays fantastic GENERATOR Medium Oak (Used only 5500 Miles) w/double oven, broiler LARGE FISHER with timer, thermostat w/ supply of Lines $350/OBO Model 41135 $150.00/OBO 195/65r/15 B/O SPEAKER and sleeve $50 6800 starting watts call Call Ed @ 550 Rotel Watts Gold Framed Wall $50.00 Will cool 1500 sq. ft. area Call 860-779-6089 Used one season 508-479-9752 Call 508-885-3136 508-867-0033 2 years old, Never used Mirror Paid $750.00 Retails $600.00 LET’S MAKE A DEAL! 4 SALE 29x41” FULL LENGTH ELECTRIC CHORD Asking $250.00 BEDROOM SET Asking $550.00 $50.00 Bedroom set, Call Gordon MINK COAT ORGAN Pick up in Brooklyn NordicTrack Elite 12 drawer dresser chest, Size Medium $75.00 203-904-3784 508-234-3589 5’ Floor lamp 14.7 Elliptical nightstands king brass QUEEN SIZE BED Excellent Condition $15.00 2 years old, Like new, headboard. Oak Headboard COUCH $800 or BO TWO SUNROOF LUMBER Haywood Wakefield dining Call Internet access, Paper work & Frame $50.00 Photos upon request Rough Pine - Dry room table, credenza. Dinette 508-234-8767 KITS 5% moisture - Sizes up to Bought $1399 table and hutch. Much More Call $100.00 asking $850.00 9 DRAWER LOW KENMORE 2”x18”x10’ Furniture quality take any or all. No reasonable 508-892-1679 GREAT CANADIAN $2.00 board foot or B.O. offer refused DRESSER WHISPERTONE GOLF CLUBS WITH 508-476-7867 Call 860-455-3379 FOR SALE CANOE Wii with VACUUM BAG Leave message attachable full mirror electric wheelchair/bed, L=15’-W=36” w/Balance Board $75.00 Weight=67lbs $50.00 old stamps, albums, MAGEE Controllers, Games 4 TIRES 225-50 with paddles, plus six life vests. 2 DRAWER NIGHT comic books, old Gas on gas Bought $500 R17 93V bedroom set, waterbed frame, Favorite canoe for couples & LARGE ANTIQUE HUGE TV great family fun Kitchen Stove Asking $250.00 Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 STAND foldout loveseat. $50.00 asking $600 PICTURE FRAME White approx 34K Miles CALL Call Charlie $50.00 $400.00 Precious $100.00 Firm Call FULL/QUEEN (508)631-0756. 781-801-8329 HOOVER 860-928-6739 Moments 5 TIRES WITH MATTRESS CANISTER PORTABLE PODIUM Collection FOR SALE HARLEY DAVID- $60.00 Moving... RIMS and boxspring WINDTUNNEL SON BLACK and stands Like new SEARS P205-65 R15 H approx 6k $150.00 or best offer Garage door LEATHER 28 pieces boots size 8 Med ladies Miles with all hardware-white PRO-FORM 508-867-2887 $400 Firm New in Box $300.00 Firm Paid $400.00 CALL Call Susan ORECK $100/OBO TREADMILL asking 774-452-3514 508-347-9296 $45.00 Folds up, heavy duty REGULATION POOL CALL $175.00 Reg. maintained 508-236-1256 WILSONS BLACK HOUSE HOLD TABLE BLUE BIRD BOXES $200.00 Needs new felt, $500 860-334-5061 Get your boxes ready ENTERTAINMENT Four double pane windows LEATHER BIKER ITEMS or best offer now for Early Spring! CENTER with frames JACKET Wood stoves 2 HARDWOOD $5 Each $50.00 a piece Refrigerator 40’ CONTAINER $50.00 with frindge, size M 508-867-0368 3”x5” E/Range CHERRY Side window and door $150/OBO Woodstock A/C Units and wired for lights Myers Convertible CABINETS 860-481-9003 Call TV’s inside and out Call Paul 860-455-9918 Jet/Tank pump system, Glass Doors, Moveable shelves, or File Cabinets asking $2500 774-321-0662 774-241-0327 75”x30”x20” $500 for pair. teristohlberg Book Cases 7 Gal. Call HEADBOARD @yahoo.com COUCH And much more! 1/2h.p. with 50’ hose never 413-245-9027 FULL ADJ. used 508-892-3275 beige Couch 508-451-8525 Bridgeport 1.5HP Micro suede, oatmeal w.esp $175 6’ LEER 700 TONNEAU Contemporary For Sale wood trim Home H2O Kooler with COVER including 2 decorative pillows Lg.7 cu.ft. GE Gas Dryer. REMOTE CONTROL Lathe 32 between 6 yrs old, runs great. $125 OBO hot faucet Fits Toyota Tacoma in excellent condition asking AIRCRAFTS Centers 14” Swing $200. Stackable plates incl. $50 Silver some with motors Call Washer died. COFFEE/ Lawn Mowers & More $425.00 774-297-9279 Call George Radial Arm Drill 13” 508-987-2809 Model#DCVH660GHGG ESPRESSO $200.00 774-241-0027 Column 4’ arm MAKER 82 Call 860-933-1444 CROSS BOW 508-981-9718 NASCAR 12 cups www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com by WEIDER Die-Cast Models ROLAND ORGAN ALPACA BEAN Stack Rack $75 OBO HOUSEHOLD, MUSIC ATELIER Home Gym Barely used- For Sale They’re Back! Natural Alpaca ANTIQUES 80G LUXURY condition like new. Schweiger Green HONEYWELL $5 And Up! Fertilizer Record Storage shelv- paid 1300.00 & BRAND NEW SHIPMENT! including bench and Pre-composted ing 200 sections asking 600.00 Southwestern AIR CLEANER COLLECTABLES owner’s manual. Great for your garden Call after 3:00 pm 86” Couch & 65” Loveseat rm sz, 15x20 Webster Blessings Farm Upper and lower keyboard $10 per bag Call (860)779-3844 with matching pillows $50 OBO Weekends only by Appointment 50 H Foote Road $500.00 Call 508-792-9950 Ask for Shawn or Gary Price reasonable Call Liz Charlton 508-238-5233 or leave message. Call 860-779-0022 Call 508-765-0621 774-200-9417 508-248-1411 508-867-9386 B10 % Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 30, 2015

295 BUILDING SUPPLIES 310 GENERAL HELP 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL 505 APARTMENTS FOR 546 CEMETERY LOTS 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 200 GEN. BUSINESS WANTED HOME HEALTH CARE, RENT WORCESTER COUNTY ROUND KITCHEN USED ADULT POWER HINGES MEMORIAL PARK 204 WATER EQUIPMENT TELLERS WANTED CNA’S, TABLE Heavy duty 54” long personal care attendants needed SOUTHBRIDGE Two grave plots: CHAIR Apply at the w/4 chairs stainless steel Part time Second Floor Valor I (#291, Unit A, 2000 SEADOO 720 Southbridge Credit Union Work when you want One bedroom graves 1 and 2) $125.00 with caravan trailer piano hinges 205 Main Street, Southbridge ADULT POTTY CHAIR Days or weekends Range Current value $8200.00 Red & white $50.00 each 514 Main Street, Fiskdale Car necessary available mid-febuary Offered: $5,850.00 Very fast and fun! Brand new Center at Hobbs Brook, COFFEE TABLE Webster Southbridge Car Port WHEEL CHAIR 774-633-0832 Sturbridge 508-499-7957 and 2 end tables and surrounding towns Heat and Hot water Included $1500 732 Southbridge Street, [email protected] $50.00 call Mon-Fri $700/month Auburn 2 WALKERS Call 774-244-6781 8am-3pm First-Last 298 WANTED TO BUY EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled 550 MOBILE HOMES ENTERTAINMENT 508-234-8297 Independence Health Refrences CENTER 4 FIRESTONE TIRES Care Call FOR SALE w/end cabinets NEW TAKEOFFS 205 BOATS Route 508-767-1776 between Mobile Home 55+ 10’ long, 74” high P24570R 16” 14’ STARCRAFT AA/EOE 10am-5pm Leesburg, FLA $225.00 169 leave name and Number Near the Villages Asking ALUMINUM BOAT 508-765-5533 Updated 2 SWIVEL ROCKER $3500.00 with 5HP Mercury Antiques www. 400 SERVICES Move in ready CHAIRS gas motor (2011) SPENCER 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath Call only 10 hrs use 884 Worcester St. on Lake Griffin $25.00 each Connecticuts 402 GENERAL SERVICES Two bedroom townhouse Trailer included - View @ 508-832-3029 Southbridge MA 1.5 Bath plus seats & vests www.lakesideterrace.net/ Gas heat 47wintergreen.html ONE 2HP SEARS AIR VERMONT Asking Looking To Purchase QuietCorner. Call The Electric Apliances $21,900 COMPRESSOR 220 $1,800.00 Antiques Hookups CASTINGS RDV40 Junk Man 352-787-1949 $100.00 508-867-2551 And Collectibles com no pets PROPANE STOVE Snow Plowing $500 security Single Items ACATION ENTALS 25,000 - 36,000 BTU’s, direct 16 FT. FIBERGLASS 575 V R ONE SUNBEAM GAS Or Entire Estates TRI-VALLEY, INC. Trees Cut First-Last vent, thermostat, fan, hearth $765month GRILL SAILBOAT Brush/Limbs CAPE COD TIME pad. very good condition. is seeking to add dynamic call $50.00 with mainsail, jib and trailer We Buy It All individuals to work with us in Removed SHARE FOR SALE $550.00 or best offer. 508-886-4312 with new tires And Also Do our goal to keep elders and Edgewater Beach Resort Call $450.00 FREE METAL PICK-UP ONE BARBECUE GRILL 508-826-6108 On-Site Estate Sales younger disabled individuals in 95 Chase Avenue their homes. We have the Appliances, WEBSTER Dennisport, MA 02639 $50.00 774-230-0753 And WESLO Estate Auctions following positions available: Furniture, TV’s. One Bedroom On the water 17’ QUEST Construction TREADMILL Second Floor Studio (Unit 706) 1-413-244-9510 PONTOON CALL MIKE ANYTIME RN, Clinical Materials. Very Quiet Fixed week 33 (August) Assessment & Cellars/Attics Cleaned. W/D Hookup Deeded rights 20HP/100MPH 50 HP Mercury four stroke 774-230-1662 SNAPPER No Pets No Smoking OB, Bimini, Canvas Cover Eligibility Program Small Building $70.00 References You’ll own it for a lifetime ROTO-TILLER and Trailer. - Demolition, BRINX SAFE First and Last & can be passed down to IR5003, Used Twice Excellent Condition. WANTED Responsibilities include Residential Moves. 18X12 INCHES $50.00 your children and grand Best Offer In the water in screening clients for Nursing Furnaces Removed $600/month AIR HOCKEY TABLE Old Mopeds, Scooters, children. Will entertain any Woodstock, CT Home, Adult Day Health and 508-826-8505 61X33 INCHES $60.00 Dirt Bikes reasonable offer. $9750 2176 Waiver eligibility. The TRAC VAC FOOSBALL TABLE Any condition CAE RN also assesses clients Dave 860-614-4525 Model 385-IC/385LH 55X30 INCHES $60.00 Looking for projects in their homes for personal 508-867-2564 525 HOUSES FOR RENT 508-347-3145 Used Once CALL 2004 ALUMINUM V14 Cash paid care and works collaboratively Best Offer Call Travis (508) 885-4212 TRACKER GUIDER BOAT with care managers, clients and 413-262-5082 SPENCER RANCH Leave message AND TRAILER providers of personal care. WOODSTOVE Must have valid/current RN STYLE HOME BEAR CAT with 25 Horse Yamaha motor 774-242-9227 URNITURE Local license in the state of 448 F for rent prime location. Great seating, live well, etc. (We also sell) VAC-N-CHIP PRO Yotul #8 Massachusetts. Must have 3 bedrooms, In excellent condition, QUEEN PILLOW TOP & VAC PRO Mint condition minimum of two years of 1 bath, Heroes $500.00 very low hours on motor MATTRESS SET 1 car garage, Models 72085, 72285, WANTED TO BUY clinical experience. Valid $3200.00 $150.00 washer/dryer included. 72295 BY COLLECTOR driver’s license and reliable Call 508-885-2884 I have a NEW Queen Newly renovated. Used Twice 508-347-3145 transportation are required. Old comic books Mattress w/Box Very warm and bright. Best Offer Salary in low 40’s annualized. BOAT FOR SALE 1940s and up still in the No pets. 2009 Trophy Weathertech Beatles memorabilia Personal Care original plastic! $1375.00/Month CALL 508-765-5763 18’ Walkaround NAME BRAND 1960s and up Attendant (PCA) first+last-security Floor Mats Porta-potty, VHF Famous monster Call/text Functional Skills Trainer - The call SNOW TRACKING Gray, Front and Rear Fits Fish finder and GPS magazines, Godzilla, PCA Functional Skills Trainer 860-916-5040 508-397-9703 Jeep Liberty 2008-2012 Stereo with CD player TIRES Frankenstein and works with qualified candidates for showing. 115 Merc Like New monster items, to develop the skills necessary 185x65 R15 Caravan roller trailer Old toys and to self-manage his/her care. 500 REAL ESTATE $50.00 each $100.00/OBO Approximately 500 hours advertising items The position requires 546 CEMETERY LOTS Lightly Used $18,000 experience working with 505 APARTMENTS FOR CRAFTSMAN 508-347-3145 Webster, MA Call: 860-779-2469 individuals with complex care CEMETERY LOTS 508-943-1317 needs and their families. RENT AVAILABLE SNOW BLOWER Experience working with Pine Grove Cemetery 24” electric start 260 ANTIQUES MassHealth is also preferred. APARTMENT 100 GENERAL Spencer, MA $350.00 WAR Valid driver’s license and IN FOUND HERE! ANTIQUES reliable transportation are Single lot $1000 RELICS NORTH Double $2000 Call 107 MISC. FREE required. Bilingual RV in Co-op Park 508-637-1401 1800’s Federal Dresser & WAR English/Spanish preferred. BROOKFIELD FREE OLD w/ Mirror, Candle Holders & Call Mike Large 3 bedroom $26,900 Glover Boxes $1000 Care Manager Local RECLINER SOUVENIRS apartment located 774-200-6164 Woodstock, CT - The Care Call on first floor or Hoosier w/flour & Bread Bins WANTED Manager is responsible for News 508-885-6570 $950/Month pinegrovecemetery $150 assessing for eligibility, WWII & EARLIER First-Last [email protected] developing and monitoring FREE WOOD Off Street Parking 1950’s Kitchen Table CA$H WAITING! client care plans, and PALLETS w/ Porcelain Top $150 Helmets, Swords, maintaining a caseload within 508-868-7184 Cemetery Plots You pick up Daggers, Bayonets, agency standards. The ideal Worcester County Memorial Monday thru Friday Large lot of Hobnail, Kitchen Medals, Badges, Flags, candidate will possess strong DUDLEY Park Valor II Section Seasonal campsite 8am-noon Ware, Tins & Advertisement Uniforms, etc. case management skills, Two Bedroom Stonebridge Press excellent communication skills, second floor Graves 1 & 2 Meadowside of Woodstock, Over 30 Years Experience. Own your own lot. 25 Optical Drive 508-867-9667 Call David both verbal and written, as well off street parking FOUND HERE! Southbridge as the ability to work with a frail no pets, no smoking Valued at $7600 Trailer with add-ons which 1-508-688-0847 contain large family room, two (located behind 265 FUEL/WOOD population and their families. $650/month Asking $4000 SNOWBLOWER Southbridge Hotel & I’ll Come To YOU! BA/BS in relevant field is plus utilities bedrooms, dining room, Central Boiler E-Classic screened porch, vinyl siding, CRAFTSMAN Conference Center) required. Valid driver’s license 401-624-3897 508-885-6489 and reliable transportation are large shed, outdoor fire pit, 24” Electric Start 1400/2400 508-885-4278 required. FOR RENT mostly furnished. Brand New 109 MUSIC/ARTS OUTDOOR WOOD SPENCER Park ammenities: $500.00 300 HELP WANTED large swimming pool, rec hall. FOR SALE: FURNACE Adult Family Care (AFC) 3 Bedroom CEMETERY PLOTS 508-637-1622 Worcester County pavilion, mini golf, bocci, YAMAHA 461S Cleaner & Greener Supervisor - The AFC W/W Carpet, Memorial Park horseshoes, fish pond, TOOL SHEDS Acoustic/electric Guitar. EPA Qualified Supervisor provides W/D hookup 310 GENERAL HELP Paxton, MA playground-low yearly Kit Includes an Amplifier, 25-Year Warranty day-to-day supervision within Residential area Made of Texture 1-11 Garden of Gospels maintenance fees. Microphone stand w/mic, Call Today WANTED the AFC department to ensure Large Yard 8x8 $775 the quality of services being Off Street Parking 1 plot #150 Guitar stand and music stand. 508-882-0178 Rte.25 197, 8x10 $960 delivered. Must have a Gas/Gas Stove 2 grave sites Distortion/sound effects box CrystalRockFarm.com ADMINISTRATIVE Woodstock, CT 8x12 $1050 and all cables included. bachelor’s degree or RN license available now in the state of Massachusetts. Asking $2200 Unit #5 8x16 $1375 $400.00 FIREWOOD ASSISTANT First+Security Must have a minimum of two Position: 16 hours per week. 508-867-8707 Call Cut, Split & Delivered years recent experience Delivered and Built On-Site Computer and interpersonal 386-576-6663 772-233-1555 860-779-7766 Green & Seasoned working with elderly or Other Sizes Available skills are a must. Southbridge disabled adults. Background in THINK SUMMER! Skilled at Microsoft Office and 1-Bedroom & 2- CALL 413-324-1117 GUITAR Wood Lots Wanted supervision. Knowledge of the WORCESTER Excel; church or non-profit Bedroom Apartments 1970 GIBSON J50 AFC program and/or TREES FOR SALE experience beneficial. Send COUNTY Call Paul MassHealth programs and Luxurious 3-Bedroom Acoustic w/case resume and two references to: Evergreen Trees, Colorado 508-769-2351 community supports. A good Apartment with MEMORIAL PARK Great condition [email protected]. Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, $1800.00 o.b.o. understanding of the DD/MR Fireplaces available, 2 2 plots Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall 774-633-0832 284 LOST & FOUND and elder population. Valid Full Baths Garden of Heritage 2 All 10 trees for $85 CARETAKER/ driver’s license and reliable vaults included Norway Spruce, 3.5’ PETS MARCH 15Th transportation are required. All include Heat/hot water present value $8300 5/$99 HANDYMAN DONT MISS IT! Modern Asking $4500/OBO Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall Did you find for Southbridge Mass (1 hour Record Show + Musicians Personal Care Appliances Call 5/$99 from Boston, Hartford, instrument Expo your pet? Attendant (PCA) 2 apartments include off street 508-769-8107 Excellent privacy Providence, 2.5 hours from at Dudley flea Market Administrative Assistant - Part parking border/ornamental Or find a home NYC ) for home on 10 acres for or Go to www.levtron.com Time position 20 hours per Many Extras Call 508-278-5762 maintenance/home 508-764-2002 Sell your records for one? week. The PCA Administrative Available immediately repairs/cleaning, evenings buy instruments Assistant performs secretarial South Dennis, office/computer work, hosting Sell your instruments tasks for the Personal Care Call: 774-230-0680 Worcester County off Rte. 134: guests, errands, gardening, TRUCK TOOL BOX Buy Records Attendant Program. The Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, grounds/pool maintenance. Memorial Park Half Ton candidate must have strong SOUTHBRIDGE 2 twins) 1 bath home with Call Ron Need well mannered,easy $80.00 secretarial skills and Double plot full kitchen & microwave, 978-828-5389 going,responsible, dependable, Experience in Microsoft Word, $2300.00 washer/dryer, screened in emotionally stable person. 4 bedroom ($4600.00 value) HEAVY DUTY SMALL UPRIGHT Microsoft Excel. De-leaded porch w/ picnic table, grill, Email resume/cover Will pay transfer fee cable TV. Outdoor shower. ENGINE STAND WHITE LAQUER letter with picture to renovated 508-248-3303 Tri-Valley, Inc. is a Hardwoods On dead-end street. $80.00 [email protected]. PIANO LET US KNOW!!! private not for profit W/D Hookup Near shopping, theater, restaurants, bike trail, w/Bench Please call us so that we agency dedicated to New Kitchen and bath WORCESTER fishing, playground, GOLF CLUBS AND 11 years old fixtures County Memorial Park can take your ad COUNTER SALES enabling elders and 10 minutes from bay and BAG Excellent condition out of the paper... Local HVAC heating Supply co individuals with New Furnace Paxton, MA Section-8 Ok ocean side beaches. $60.00 Paid $3700 Experience preferred disabilities to remain Garden of Gospels Town-To-Town $1000/month Near St. Matthew Asking $1500 Will train right person at home. We offer Now Booking for Classifieds Lot 73-C 508-637-1168 Excellent benefits competitive salary and 33 GALION 617-908-0744 Spaces 3 and 4 Summer of 2015 508-909-4111 Call Kevin excellent benefits. ALUMINUM GAS 130 YARD SALES Asking $4000.00 508-765-7900 Please send resume Off season rates available TANK SPENCER Current Value: WANTED 286 LIVESTOCK and cover letter to: Large one bedroom with one $9200.00 Call Janet $75.00 NORTH [email protected] or car garage, new flooring and 508-885-4680 Always Buying at 508-865-1583 BAGGED mail to: Human paint in great location with Old Toys BROOKFIELD after 6 pm, or email MILLER HIGH washer/dryer hookup and large -Pre 1980- SHAVINGS Resources, Tri-Valley, WORCESTER COUNTY June at EMERGENCY eat-in kitchen. No Pets, first, FREQUENCY BOX Old Bicycles $4.75 Each Inc., 10 Mill Street, MEMORIAL PARK [email protected] last and security $725.00 -1880s-1970s- Horse quality Dudley, MA 01571. Paxton, MA for more information. 25’ tig Torch SQUAD month. Also parts & Accessories 3.25 size AA/EOE Faith/Crypts and regulator per diem EMT positions PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE Call Call for details 860-928-1818 $600.00 & Literature Rock Valley Farm available Lot 84C #1 Space Cash Paid West Brookfield MA Please call 508-847-1889 for 508-397-9703 $1500 860-455-8762 1800-336-2453 508-867-2508 further information. for showing. 508-943-0671 Villager Newspapers % Town-to-Town Classifieds % Friday, January 30, 2015 B11

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Photo by Keith Griffin The 2015 Chevrolet Trax is a sub-compact crossover that feels larger than its size.

BY KEITH GRIFFIN The six-speed automatic transmis- storage compartments. There are 15 34-mpg highway, which is segment sion is responsive under hard acceler- interior storage compartments includ- leading, for a combined 29-mpg. AWD The sub-compact crossover market ation and never seems to hunt for the ing upper and lower storage in each drops those numbers to 24-mpg city is about to explode in the U.S. and right gear. The electronic power steer- door, upper and lower glove box, upper and 31-mpg highway for a combined Chevrolet is smartly positioned to take ing was also responsive and maneu- and lower center stack, left and right of 27-mpg. It’s a drop that doesn’t penal- full advantage. The Chevrolet Trax vered the Trax well in tight parking the center stack and left of the steering ize you much with falling fuel prices. is hitting the United States after two situations. wheel. It’s like Chevy had a competi- According to the EPA, you’ll spend an successful years of global sales in 66 Another strong selling point is its tion among its designers to see who extra $100 a year. markets. cargo capacity. It has up to 48.4 cubic could come up with the most ludicrous This little compact also comes What makes it right for New England? feet of cargo space with the rear seat storage compartment ideas. packed with safety features such as10 Good pricing, strong fuel economy, and folded – and 18.7 cubic feet of stor- Pricing is also another strong fea- standard airbags, including the seg- available all-wheel drive top the list of age space behind the split-folding rear ture. The base LS trim level starts at ment’s only rear-seat-mounted thorax its strong selling points. It also has a lot seatbacks. That’s more than Nissan $20,995. It includes standard Chevrolet air bags. Other standard safety fea- of available technology not normally Juke and comparable to Kia Soul and MyLink infotainment with a 7-inch-di- tures are ABS and electronic brake found at its pricepoint. Jeep Renegade, its competition in the agonal touch screen, OnStar 4G LTE force distribution, as well as cornering The 2015 Chevrolet Trax is powered segment. with built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, segment-ex- brake control and brake assist. Rear by a 1.4-liter turbo engine rated at 138 The cargo area has a wide opening for clusive standard rearview camera sys- park assist is available on the LT and horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. On easily moving packages in and out. The tem (excluding other GM vehicles), LTZ trim levels. paper that doesn’t sound like much cargo cover also stores easily for when rear fold-flat and front-passenger fold- The 2015 Chevrolet Trax is a good but in 100 miles of driving around San you have larger items. Too many cov- flat seats, USB port, air conditioning, choice for people who want the fuel Diego I had no problems with accelera- ers simply disengage and flop around power locks and windows, power out- efficiency of a compact car but like tion and merging. It’s not going to win the cargo area, potentially becoming side mirrors and remote keyless entry. the tall seating position, high roof, and any stoplight drag races but it’s also deadly missiles in a collision. All-wheel drive is available for an addi- cargo capacity of a crossover. Shop not going to turn your knuckles white One element of the Trax that is less tional $1,500, which is about as cheap it against vehicles like the Kia Soul, merging on 93 North. than endearing would be its multiple as you can add AWD to a vehicle. Nissan Juke and Scion xB. The LT trim level starts at $22,445 2015 Chevrolet Trax and the LTZ at $25,030 (all prices are THE BASICS before $875 destination charge). The Price, base (with $875 destination): LTZ includes all the creature comforts $21,870 Fuel economy: 26-city/34-high- most drivers expect, including heat- ed front seats, six-way power driver way/29-combined Drivetrain: 1.4-liter seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror, turbo Body: Two-row subcompact cross- 18-inch wheels, and rear park assist. over. Adding those features to the LT trim THE SPECIFICS level adds $670 to the bottom line. Horsepower: 138 @ 4,900 rpm Torque: To be frank, the interior, while effi- 148 @ 1,850 rpm Overall length: 168.5 ciently designed, leaves a little bit to in. Wheelbase: 100.6 in. Height: 65.9 in. be desired. The interior gaps seemed prominent. However, interior com- Width: 69.9 in. Curb weight: 3116 lbs. fort isn’t an issue with the front seats THE GOOD both accommodating and comfort- Fuel economy, cargo capacity, safety fea- able. The Trax is also a fairly quiet tures car both under acceleration and at THE BAD cruising speeds thanks to an acoustic Interior gaps, plain wheel covers, frivolous windshield and other noise dampening storage spaces enhancements. Fuel economy for the front-wheel THE BOTTOM LINE: drive Trax models is 26-mpg city and The 2015 Chevrolet Trax is a right- sized crossover for empty nesters or folks with two children. Its cargo capacity and fuel efficiency make it a compel- ling small vehicle choice.

Keith Griffin is a contributor to About.com and BoldRide.com; he can be reached on Twitter @indepthauto.

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