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BY KAREN BUTERA proper area. If they have symp- CONTRIBUTING WRITER toms of the Corona Virus, they are required to put on a mask PUTNAM — We have all and ushered into a room in had new lifestyles to adapt the ER with negative pressure to due to the Corona Virus where clinical tests are done Pandemic. Everyday life as on them.” we have known it has changed If they are there for another drastically. Local businesses reason, then they are treated in have furloughed employees, the regular part of the ER. or others are now working “We have been preparing for from home. Working parents additional beds in additional have now become teachers and negative pressure rooms,” said teachers have had to devel- Adiletta. op tech skills that they never A negative pressure room John D. Ryan — Courtesy needed before. Grocery stores takes air out to contain the are having a hard time keep- spread of the disease. Putnam’s Scouts BSA Troop 21 and Cub Scout Pack 21 joined forces recently with Cargill Council ing their shelves stocked, and “We have been very fortu- 64, Knights of Columbus, to collect donations of money and non-perishable food for the Putnam-based many cannot find their favor- nate to see a low number of non-profit Daily Bread Food Pantry, which serves local, needy people. Knights and Scouts completed food ite products. That elusive toilet Covid 19 patients and have collections shortly before Connecticut’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” advisories went into effect in mid-March. paper is still in short supply. swabbed over 400 people in the After getting a few late monetary donations, drive organizers just finished the count, with $2,512 in cash Day Kimball Hospital has community,” he added. “Only and 2,407 pounds of non-perishable food collected. In addition to collections at three area churches and also had to make changes by 27 were positive. Most can be the Putnam Town Hall, Scouts and adult leaders are shown here at the combined March 14 community developing better access into sent home with mild symp- collection event at the Cargill Council K of C Hall on Providence Street in Putnam. the hospital. toms. We will take care our According to Joseph community members as we Adiletta, Interim President of always have.” the hospital, “As things rapidly One of the other things that Putnam Knights, Scouts collect change, we have tightened up seem to be a problem in all of a little more. As people enter this is the insufficient amount through the ER entrance we of PPE- Personal Protective have a safety officer asking Equipment for the hospital. A cash and food for local needy them what they are coming in call has gone out for donations for, and are then guided to the Turn To ADAPTING page ­­­A7 PUTNAM — In the midst of the Coronavirus Kathi Peterson said they are very grateful. pandemic, a recently-completed food drive “Thank God for this food drive,” she said. is helping the non-profit Daily Bread Food “Thank God for what the Scouts and the Pantry to get through the unusually large Knights of Columbus have done.” need for help they are experiencing. The local, non-profit, non-denominational Day Kimball Scouts BSA Troop 21, Cub Scout Pack 21 food pantry is operated by Interfaith Human and Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus, Services of Putnam, providing local needy joined together to collect more than $2,500 people with food and financial help to pay and well over a ton of food for local needy peo- for necessities like electricity and heating Hospital establishes ple. Knights and Scouts completed food collec- oil. Peterson said that based solely on need, tions shortly before Connecticut’s “Stay Safe, prior to the virus outbreak Daily Bread was Stay Home” advisories went into effect in helping an average of about 500 to 550 people mid-March. After getting a few late monetary every month, sometimes more, from Putnam, triage tent donations, drive organizers just finished the Pomfret, Woodstock and Eastford. Economic count, with $2,512 in cash and 2,407 pounds of conditions over the last few weeks, however, non-perishable food collected. have increased that number. PUTNAM — Day Kimball on the screening results people Daily Bread Program Coordinator Ann Healthcare (DKH) is taking may be directed to go home to Turn To FOOD DRIVE page ­­­A7 extra precautions to provide monitor their symptoms in iso- the safest environment pos- lation or they may be directed sible and protect its patients, to the triage tent for further staff and visitors due to the evaluation by a healthcare pro- escalating coronavirus disease fessional. COVID-19 pandemic. “This is not set up to be a drive To prepare for a possible up testing location,” said John A Note to Readers surge in patients seeking Graham, MD, Chief Medical assessments for the novel coro- Officer and Vice President of This week’s edition of the to continue supporting the this situation easier for those navirus, Day Kimball Hospital Quality and Medical Affairs, paper might seem a bit small- local businesses that adver- most affected by it. Let us has established a triage and Day Kimball Healthcare. “The er than you are accustomed tise in your newspaper. They know if there is someone in assessment tent outside the tent has been established to, but rest assured, this is have always been here for your community who you emergency department ambu- specifically for Emergency only temporary. Due to the you through good times and think should be recognized lance bay. Considered an exten- Department patients who unique circumstances we are bad, and now, more than by e-mailing news@stone- sion of the emergency room, meet the screening criteria to all living under at the present ever, they need you to be bridgepress.news. the temperature-controlled be more thoroughly evaluat- time, local sporting events there for them in any way Above all, know that we tent is designed to assemble ed. Only patients that require and community activities you can. have been your trusted triage personnel and medical treatment after their screening have wisely been canceled Amid this temporary source for local news for gen- equipment in an attempt to iso- will be brought into the hospi- as we all try to stay closer absence of local events and erations, and we plan to be late potential COVID-19 cases. tal from the triage tent.” to home and practice social municipal meetings, we are here for you to generations to Individuals coming to the distancing. also looking to celebrate the come, in print and online at Emergency Department will be The Emergency Department As we ride out this tempo- many quiet heroes in our www.stonebridgepress.com. greeted by a team member who at Day Kimball Hospital in rary interruption of life as communities who have gone will ask them a series of ques- Putnam is available around usual together, we urge you above and beyond to make tions about their health. Based Turn To TRIAGE page ­­­A7 Eastern makes, donates masks in COVID-19 relief effort

WILLIMANTIC Safety has donated 1,200 sur- the CCE. “We are encour- — Looking for ways to help gical masks to the Windham aging anyone with a sew- during the unprecedented Emergency Management ing machine to help make COVID-19 pandemic, a team office, which will be dis- masks that can be donated of volunteer “seamstresses” tributed to various agencies to nursing homes, senior liv- from Eastern Connecticut across town. ing centers and other sites State University has collabo- While hospitals and other where masks are in very rated to produce face masks healthcare providers face short supply.” for organizations on the shortages of personal pro- The CCE made its first frontlines of the health care tection equipment (PPE), major delivery of 54 masks emergency. The relief effort other essential staff such this week to the Seabury is being coordinated by as grocery store clerks and retirement community in the Center for Community senior living center staff Bloomfield. Engagement (CCE), which also say they lack sufficient “We received an incred- has a team of 26 volunteers protections, and have been ible act of goodwill and sewing cloth masks during seeking masks to use. generosity today from this time of quarantines and “We all are worried about Eastern Connecticut State social distancing. the drastic increase in coro- University,” wrote Seabury Separate from the home- navirus infections and if staff on its Facebook page made mask production you are like me, you wonder on April 6. “As our own res- project, Eastern’s Office of what we can do to help,” Environmental Health and said Kim Silcox, director of Turn To MASKS page ­­­A7 A2 • Friday, April 17, 2020 Villager Newspapers Due to COVID-19 the Killingly Historical and Genealogical Center will be closed until further notice.

I hope that all of you and of School street, which has in competition with the trol- this topic for the next column. your families are healthy and developed rapidly during the ley for room to maneuver in From North Grosvenordale. are finding positive pastimes past few years.” I wonder if downtown Danielson. I had “Al Lundstrum of North during this COVID-19 Stay at I can figure out which ones Killingly to chuckle at the following: Grosvenordale, one of the best Home period. For this week’s they were. “In the opinion of many of known middle weight wrestlers column I decided to go back one The Norwich Bulletin at 300 Danielson’s citizens, some- in the east, is to leave this week hundred years and see what of the following day had a thing will have to be done on a tour that will extend until was happening in Killingly and write-up of the funeral of a to curb fast driving of motor October. The first leg of his the surrounding communities former pastor of Westfield MARGARET vehicles through the bor- journey will take him to Nova in April 1920. Note the vari- Congregational Church. WEAVER ough. The abuse of speed Scotia. From the provinces he ety in happenings. I have used “Tuesday afternoon the funer- has become particularly fla- will work westward and may the spellings as found in the al of Rev. Clarence Howard grant in the business section, go as far as the Pacific Coast. articles. The word street does Barber, for more than a (p. 6, newspapers. com). where narrow escapes from Lundstrum will travel in com- not seem to be capitalized as decade one of Danielson’s For entertainment in serious accidents are of daily pany with Peter Sturgis; they we commonly write it today. most beloved pastors, was held Danielson in April 1920 one occurrence. Fifteen miles an are matched by the men who Hopefully you’ll find the tidbits from his home on Main street, could visit the “Danielson hour is the maximum speed at have arranged the tour. He interesting. Maybe you’ll find with services at 2:00 p.m. at Casino, Starkweather Building, which motor vehicles may be expects to wrestle twice a week the name of a relative in the the Westfield Congregational Bowling and Pocket Billiards, operated within the borough …” (Norwich Bulletin, 13 April clippings. As always, feel free church, of which he had been 4 alleys, 3 tables.. Wednesdays limits, and this fact is well 1920, p. 6; newspapers.com). to email comments. If you are a pastor. His successor in Ladies’ Day. ‘Bowling the sport known to every motor vehicle Even doing an internet search unable to, please write them the pastorate, Rev. Walter B. for all. Prize given away every operator, at least each operator I was unable to come up with down and send them to the Williams, conducted the ser- Saturday.’” (Norwich Bulletin, makes oath that they are famil- more on this wrestler. Perhaps Killingly Historical Center. Do vice, which was without osten- 15 April 1920, p. 6; newspapers. iar with the motor vehicle laws one of you can add to the small not call the Killingly Historical tation. The body of the church com). of the state when accepting an tidbit. If so, please email me. Center with them until the Stay not-withstanding the severity of Perhaps instead you would operator’s license…” (Norwich at Home period has ended. the storm, was about half-filled. have liked an outing to the Bulletin, Aug. 2, 1920, p. 6; news- Margaret M. Weaver Killingly I’ll start with the most humor- Included in the congregation Orpheum Theater in Danielson papers.com) Municipal Historian, April ous item that I found. Under were many of the members of on Friday, April 16 (one night From Putnam---“For the most 2020. For additional infor- the news for Danielson and the church, clergymen from only) to see The Kiss Burglar part, striking weavers of the mation email me at marga- vicinity from the April 13, 1920 Danielson and other eastern starring “the Famous Winter Manhasset Manufacturing [email protected] or Norwich Bulletin, “Charles T. Connecticut towns and a dele- Garden Girl Patricia O’Hearn company did not return to work visit the Killingly Historical & Tillinghast is not a nature fakir, gation from the Congregational with Willie Dunlap, Henry Monday though a few went Genealogical Center Wed. or Sat. so his story of seeing a rabbit church at Manchester, Conn., Coote, Donald Archer and Viola back to their looms at the noon 10-4 or www.killinglyhistorical. swim across Snake Meadow where Rev. Mr. Barber was Ward. The Most Tempting hour. The strike is very order- org. or call 860-779-7250. Like us brook on a recent afternoon is pastor for more than 18 years, Galaxy of Girls Ever Girled ly. During the day the strikers at Facebook at www.facebook. regarded here as an interesting prior to coming to Danielson. “(What a strange phrase!) held a meeting to review the com/killinglyhistoricalsociety. contribution to animal lore.”(p. The bearers were six deacons (April 15, 1920 Norwich Bulletin, situation and to consider what Mail for the Killingly Historical 6; newspapers.com). of the Westfield Congregational p. 6; newspapers.com). A small steps should be taken. Lieut. & Genealogical Society, Inc. The same issue and page church. Willard Danielson, separate article in the same Robert Bridgeman of the state or the Killingly Historical and noted, “Joseph Labelle is erect- James Danielson, George E. issue noted, “The Kiss Burglar, police is in town observing con- Genealogical Center should be ing two bungalows on the Danielson, George B. Guild, H. a snappy musical show, was an ditions and has with him other sent to PO Box 265, Danielson, easterly side of School street B. Surrey, and T. E. Hammett. attraction that pleased a large members of his department.” Connecticut 06329. (Danielson), south of Cottage Burial was in Westfield ceme- audience at the Bradley theatre (Norwich Bulletin, April 13, 1920, street. The new dwellings add tery. A. F. Wood was in charge Wednesday evening.”(p.6). p. 6, newspapers.com). I will be to the attractiveness of that part of the funeral arrangements” In 1920, automobiles were conducting more research on Day Kimball launches telehealth to expand access to care

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WOODSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOLS Developmental Preschool Screenings Woodstock Elementary Schools is seeking all Woodstock Children born in 2015 to participate in a developmental preschool screening. Screenings will be held on the following Fridays from 9am-10:30am: February 14, 2020 April 3, 2020 March 13, 2020 May 8, 2020

Please call the Woodstock Elementary School to schedule an appointment at: 860-928-0471 Preregistration is required. A4 • Friday, April 17, 2020 Villager Newspapers QVCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society earns Five Star distinction

DANIELSON — Quinebaug and Austin Grimshaw (Public untary part-time employment. Mark Lowe, Chapter chosen to represent QVCC on Valley Community College Relations Officer, fall 2019). Based on their research, the Co-Advisor, mentored the the basis of their excellent aca- is proud to announce that Within the requirements for biggest factor that bogs down team on the project. demic achievement, dedicat- the Beta Beta Pi Chapter of Five Star Chapter status, the workers’ ability to attain bet- Several QVCC students, in ed service to the community the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Beta Beta Pi Chapter at QVCC ter jobs is a deficit in market- addition to QVCC’s Chapter and QVCC, and their ability Society (PTK) at QVCC is attended two New England able skills or education. The Co-Advisors, received New to overcome significant chal- now recognized as a Five Star Region events and complet- QVCC team sought to tackle England Region Awards. lenges in their lives. These Chapter, rising from its previ- ed a College Project. As part issues that prevent people Rowan Coleman of Chepachet, students would have been hon- ous distinction as a One Star of the College Project, the from seeking higher educa- RI won third place for the ored at a ceremony at the State Chapter. This rise to a Five Co-Presidents met with past tion, focusing on childcare and Distinguished Chapter Capitol on April 17; however, Star Chapter makes QVCC QVCC President, Dr. Carlee transportation. The team met Member Award due to her the event was cancelled due to the most improved institution Drummer in the spring of 2019 with the American Job Center significant contributions to COVID-19. regionally for 2019. and decided to support QVCC’s (AJC), QVCC’s Supplemental the Honors in Action Project. Finally, QVCC would like to PTK operates on a calendar Food Insecurity project. Nutrition Assistance Program Completion of this project was recognize the new PTK mem- year basis rather than a school Member Kevin Champagne (SNAP) coordinator, and the final requirement QVCC’s bers for the 2019-2020 school year basis, therefore two sets organized a community QVCC’s Early Childhood chapter needed to become a year: Amanda Abbott, Caitlin of officers (spring 2019 and fall meal for the food insecure in Education (ECE) professors to Five Star Chapter. QVCC’s Barclay, Kaylea Bessios, 2019) participated in the com- Woodstock and solicited the address these issues and find chapter officers also won third Aaron Blanchflower, Ashley pletion of the Five Star require- assistance of PTK in raising viable solutions to implement place for the Distinguished Bonnette, Willard Brin, Julia ments: Krystyna Andrews money for Stop & Shop gift on campus and in the commu- Chapter Officer Team Award, Christensen, Joshua Cruz, (Co-President, spring 2019, cards to give away at the com- nity. With the assistance of the which recognizes their lead- Isabella Donaldson, Ashley President, fall 2019), Isabella munity meal. Champagne con- AJC, they planned an on-cam- ership in achieving Five Star Finley, Bryna Ford, Lisa Notarantonio (Co-President, tinued to support the College pus orientation to increase Chapter status. Notably, QVCC Gardner, Kim Garrity, Rebecca spring 2019), Abigail Newman Project by assisting each week students’ job networks and won first place in Theme 8: Gervais, Jared Green, William (Vice-President of Scholarship with the unpacking and orga- opportunities. They also Worlds of Work for their work Hamill, Sylwia Helwig, & Leadership, spring 2019), nization of food donations to spread awareness for SNAP, in identifying an issue and Samantha Hindle, Elijah Amanda Champagne (Vice- the on-campus QVCC food pan- emphasizing its transportation providing a solution based on John, Emily Keeling, Ismail President of Scholarship & try. benefits both on campus and thorough research. Finally, Kiani, Adam Klesser, Candice Leadership, fall 2019), Sara Also, within the require- around the community. Lastly, QVCC Chapter Co-Advisors Koolhaas, Kristen Lafleche, Watson (Vice-President of ments for Five Star Chapter they ran a fundraiser for ECE Debora Rimkus and Mark Mark Lamountain, Jordan Scholarship & Leadership, status, the Beta Beta Pi Chapter to assist in the certification Lowe won the Horizon Advisor Lawrence, Kris Levesque, spring 2019), Kevin Champagne at QVCC completed an Honors necessary to establish a day- Awards for supporting their Sherry Lowe, Jordan Mahon, (Vice President of Service & in Action project. The students care on campus. The project students in completing the Lillian Mandeville, Michaela Fellowship, fall 2019), Lynzie picked a theme that interest- began in April 2019, continued requirements to move QVCC Marshall, Jocelyn Matulis, Hancock (Treasurer, spring ed them, developed an action through the summer, and cul- from One Star Status to Five Tatiana Oliveras, Jarrica 2019 and fall 2019), Stephen plan that employed what they minated in late November/ Star Status. Rainville, Shelby Pendleton, Jacobsen (Recording Officer, learned through research, early December 2019. The team Two QVCC students, Kevin Anjuli Pickett, Ashley spring 2019), Breana Weidele and applied it to a need at the consisted of Rowan Coleman Champagne and Kristina Sackschewsky, Naomi Sargent, (Recording Officer, fall 2019), college and community. The (Chepachet, R.I.), Genie Dyba, were also nominated to Robert Siwko, Ruth Soderburg, Rebecca Ledoux (Public QVCC team decided to assuage Johnson (Woodstock), and the All-Connecticut Academic Aislin Tracey, Kathryne Relations Officer, spring 2019), the hardships that cause invol- Emily Rosaci (Woodstock); Team. Both students were Vegiard, and Brianna Worden. Building a Pollinator Pathway

\REGION — Need a pre- critical organisms that pollinate made from a single point, but a view to spring? The Woodstock our back-yard vegetable gardens series of points close together. Conservation Commission is and fruit trees. To register for this pro- inviting you to attend an online How to join the Pollinator gram, send an email to WCC. presentation on our new ini- Pathway Program is simple. [email protected]. tiative, the Pollinator Pathway From this presentation, you Please include what town you Program. The presentation will will learn about the importance live in in the email. You will be be on April 23 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. of including native flowering sent the login information closer Due to the Covid-19 virus, the plants in your landscape and to the meeting. presentation will be given via how that will benefit many types Who should sign up for this a Zoom meeting and limited to of native pollinator organisms. workshop? Residential property the first 100 people who register. You will learn about things we owners, public garden managers This will be a family friendly commonly do that actually harm and landscapers. Registration presentation. our native pollinators, and what is not restricted to Woodstock The goal of the Pollinator is recommended to replace those residents because pollina- Pathway is establishing polli- lawn care ideas. This will both tors do not recognize polit- nator-friendly habitats and food beautify your yard and improve ical boundaries. The program sources for bees, butterflies, the natural environment we live will be recorded and posted to hummingbirds and other polli- in. Finally, we will be asking peo- the Woodstock Conservation nating insects and wildlife. With ple to voluntarily sign a simple Commission Web site, www. the reported decline in these pledge to use pollinator friendly WoodstockConservation.org, if important pollinator species, it landscape management practic- you can’t tune in on the date of is more important than ever to es. We will then be able to plot the presentation. rethink our landscape manage- your address on a simple Google ment behaviors to benefit these map, because a pathway is not Woodstock Elementary School receives grant from Education Foundation

WOODSTOCK — The an urgent nature because dis- ASAP. Thank you to Michelle Woodstock Education tant learning has already begun Salvas and Heidi Randolph for Foundation approved a $1,899 at the Elementary and Middle your “out of the box thinking” grant request for using edu- schools”, said Jeffrey Gordon, putting together this grant cation.com for the Woodstock President of the Woodstock request. Elementary School kindergarten Education Foundation. “Time The Woodstock Educations through fourth grade teachers was of the essence to ensure Foundation’s mission is to and students to help empow- that our teachers, students, and broaden the sphere of learning er both parents and teachers parents had the resources they for Woodstock students by fos- to ensure each child’s needs needed for continued success tering partnerships that provide will continue to be met during in this unprecedented distance resources to expand the reach of this time of distance learn- learning environment. Working the PreK-8 public school experi- ing. Education.com is an inno- together, we will continue to pro- ence. vative platform that empowers vide resources to help enrich the The Woodstock Education our educators to continue teach- educational experience of our Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) ing by using shared lesson plans Pre-K through eighth grade pub- non-profit organization that and assignments with their stu- lic school students.” is governed by a volunteer dents. It allows for the exchange The Woodstock Education Board of Directors of local, of finished assignments and con- Foundation approved the community people. Since tinued personal feedback from request for funding within 6 2005, the Woodstock Education teacher to student. hours of receipt so that the web Foundations had funded close to “This grant request was of platform could be rolled out $500,000 in education grants. To learn more about the www.WoodstockEducation Foundation, go to Woodstock Education Foundation.org.

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POMFRET — April Bulky social distancing, there will be items to come off are electronics, Waste collection days are a go for some modifications to our usual then bulky items, mattresses, Pomfret Friday and Saturday, guidelines. Most importantly, tires, and propane tanks.” April 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. until residents must unload their Pomfret residents 3 p.m. at 434 Killingly Rd. on own vehicles. They will be given now have options to the Pomfret Rout 101 at the Killingly town directions and shown where sponsored bulky waste events line. to unload, but bulky materials held three times a year at the According to First Selectman will not be handled by anyone Murdock property. Both Maureen Nicholson, “There has but the owner. Bring someone Woodstock and Brooklyn have been more than usual interest along to assist in unloading if opened their transfer facilities in our April bulky waste collec- necessary. There will not be a to Pomfret residents. Woodstock tion event. Many residents are Swap Stop, and no single stream will sell annual passes for $200 THOMPSON — Thompson pandemic and will have to home and taking advantage of recycling drop off. Residents are to the first 50 residents to apply Speedway Motorsports Park further adjust our 2020 sea- this time of reduced working asked to maintain the six-foot at the Woodstock Town Hall. is aware of Connecticut Gov. son schedule accordingly. hours to clean up and clean up distancing and avoid socializing. Brooklyn has opened their facil- Ned Lamont’s Executive The safety of our race teams, around the house and want to Identification will be shown to ity to Pomfret residents on a Order 7X, which extends fans and staff remains para- get rid of their efforts. Keeping the Constable on duty through pay as you go basis. The details all current prohibitions on mount. our residents safe means some closed vehicle windows. for both facilities are available business activities through We will have further adjustments to how we handle Nicholson asks residents on the Pomfret Town Web site, May 20. We will continue to updates once available. this event.” “Please be patient, there may be from the First Selectman’s Office abide by the directives of our In order to hold bulky waste delays as we work to keep every- page, as well as the on Brooklyn local government and health collection while still enforc- one safe. Pack your vehicles to and Woodstock Web sites. officials during the COVID-19 ing corona virus necessitated facilitate unloading. The first Bradley Playhouse to broadcast Friday night variety show

PUTNAM — Are you ready comic relief and introduce for an escape to the Bradley you to Bradley Performers, Playhouse? past, present and future, The “new norm” has called and others videoed at their for drastic and novel means “shelter-in-place” locations of getting over the self-quar- around the world, perform- antines and social distancing ing the extraordinary talent edicts. The need for virtual they are known for. hugs, soothing music, won- Escape! The fear, anxi- derfully entertaining come- ety, boredom, frustration, dians, musicians, actors, loneliness, and happiness singers and dancers are depravation, and tune into spawning live streaming the Bradley Facebook Page: and virtual entertainment https://www.facebook.com/ venues, across the globe. TheBradleyPlayhouse/ The Bradley Playhouse . Get an instant transfu- in Putnam has joined the sion of smiles, foot tapping, ranks with broadcasting The nostalgia, belly laughs and Bradley Playhouse Virtual community at the Bradley Variety Show each Friday Playhouse. See how they for the foreseeable future, can bring the theatre to you, at 7 p.m. on The Bradley since you can’t come to them. Facebook page. For questions or more infor- Catch the Live stream- mation, please visit our web- ing of Scott Higgins, The site: www.thebradleyplay- Bradley’s own Laugh Pass house.org or our Facebook Funny man, as the emcee. page https://www.facebook. Scott will provide his own com/TheBradleyPlayhouse/. Eastern student Olivia Mott Assistance available for inducted into Pscychology veterans’ benefits

REGION — The Connecticut Soldiers, one of the agency’s full-time Veterans Sailors, Marine Fund was established Aid Investigators or a volunteer Fund Honor Society in 1919 to assist needy wartime veterans Representative serving their locality in and their families. It is now admin- order to discuss their situation and the WILLIMANTIC The goals of Psi Chi from faculty to further istered by the Connecticut American assistance that the agency might be in a — Eastern Connecticut are to recognize aca- their education. There Legion. Assistance is provided for position to provide. State University recent- demic excellence and are also financial bene- temporary periods only, and is limited If you are a veteran that has received ly inducted 30 psycholo- to nurture academic fits, including eligibility in amount, frequency and duration as benefits in the past and your docu- gy students into Psi Chi, growth. The society hosts for the Richard Bronson specified by the State Fund Commission ments are on file, please contact us the international honors conventions, research Memorial Scholarship, in accordance with the provisions of the at [email protected] or call us at 860- society for psychology. award competitions and which students can use American Legion Bylaws. Income and 209-5923 or your SSMFund represen- Students are invited into certificate recognition to defer graduate school asset limitations apply. tative and we can assist you with ben- the society if they are a programs. The society costs or attend a conven- Also available is information efits within the 12 month guidelines. declared major or minor publishes a Psi Chi news- tion. Students inducted regarding the types of available assis- Unfortunately, we cannot accept new in psychology, have at letter quarterly to unite into the society receive tance, contact information for Fund applications, as they require many least 12 credits of psy- members and recognize lifelong membership. Representatives as well as how and needed documents to begin the process. chology coursework and achievements across The society is recognized where to apply. Connecticut veter- a GPA of 3.5 or higher in chapters. as an excellent starting ans requiring assistance may contact psychology and an over- Eastern students who point for professional all GPA of 3.0. are inducted into Psi growth through meeting Among the recent Chi attend several social leaders in their field, hav- inductees is Olivia Mott events hosted by psy- ing an opportunity to pro- of North Windham, a chology faculty, grad- mote research and meet- junior who majors in uate school panels, and ing with other members Psychology. receive extensive support of the society.

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There is a new kind of war Their uniforms are referred ership we need in this battle, as She responded, “I listen to raging across the globe. It’s to as scrubs and the risks they are many others. the news and come to work Positively not against an armed enemy are taking to protect us are as The infantry in this fight, fearful that we will not have Speaking threatening to send missiles deadly as bullets and bombs. and those who are at most risk the supplies we need or not into our cities and there’s Today, this battle is being are the techs and nurses. They enough beds. So far, we do. GARY W. not an invasion force staging fought and will ultimately be are in close contact with the My greatest fear is of course MOORE to take away our freedoms. won by medical tech’s, nurses, enemy trying to take over our becoming infected. I cannot Instead, it’s a microscopic doctors and all those in the bodies. While we are all trying treat and serve you if I am in virus with a technical name health care system that sup- to self-quarantine and social the bed next to you.” It’s easy to take some occu- that a few short months ago port them. distance ourselves from each I was struck by the dedica- pations and services for grant- we’d never heard, but today, I’m fortunate to have as my other, our nurses and techs are tion of this married RN with ed until something causes us it’s upon everyone’s lips across family doctor, a man who is rushing in to take our blood two little girls at home. Her to take notice and appreciate the globe. also head of internal medicine pressures and temperatures. fear is that she may not be able what they do. 9/11 developed COVID-19 has created a pan- at my local hospital. He hasn’t They are purposefully and will- to take care of her patients. I’m a deep and sincere apprecia- demic the likes of which have had a day off in a long time. ingly coming in direct contact humbled and touched by her tion for police officers and the not been seen since 1918. It’s I’m currently having a health with patients who are infected, dedication. men and women of the fire global in nature. It harms and issue unrelated to COVID-19 not because it is their job but So once social distancing department. I think superfi- kills not because of political or and he answers my emails because it is their calling. I is a distant memory, please cially before we watched them racial differences. It infects us and returns phone calls late at think it takes a special type of give your doctor, nurse, tech in action on 9/11, we knew they because it can ... and is. night, after he’s spent twelve bravery and dedication to put and support staff a hug and a put their lives in harm’s way Our troops in uniform may or more hours at the hospital. on those scrubs and walk into hearty thank you. Their dedi- to protect us, but as the twin be called into a support mis- My Doctor, like many others, the healthcare facility armed cation and bravery are inspi- towers fell, it burned into our sion as this virus continues to is a leader and a hero in this only with a stethoscope and a rational. collective memories the risks expand. The men and women war. mask. I’m afraid that once this They deserve no less. they took and sacrificed they of the police and traditional A good friend of mine is CEO crisis has come to an end, the made on that fateful day. fire department may also be of our local medical center. sacrifice made by our health- Gary W. Moore is a free- It’s commonplace now to run called into support, but the He’s working around the clock care workers may potentially lance columnist, speaker and across a man or woman in mil- front line of this war is being in a community that is sudden- be shocking. We already owe author of three books includ- itary uniform and thank them fought buy a different uni- ly exploding with new cases. I them a debt we can never ing the award-winning, criti- for their service, as we should. formed group and the risks are sent Phil a text a few days ago repay. cally acclaimed, “Playing with They are both the first line and as great as if they were armed to express my gratitude and I spoke with Maddie, a local the Enemy.” Follow Gary on last line of our defense. They and facing a foreign invader. encourage him. He’s a great RN at my cancer center. I Twitter @GaryWMoore721 and earn and deserve our eternal An army in scrubs … CEO and is providing the lead- asked her if she was afraid. at www.garywmoore.com. gratitude. Thompson Public Schools salutes unsung heroes

As Superintendent of almost 500 breakfasts of the building. Working together with upon this unit of skilled technicians. Thompson Public Schools, and lunches daily. Bill Birch, Facilities Director the cus- The role of our security team under I could not be more proud On Food is delivered to dis- todial staff has also pitched in with the supervision of Ben Barbour has and thankful to principals, Education tribution sites by our meal and mail deliveries along with changed dramatically. Mr. Barbour and teachers and paraprofes- custodial and security securing equipment for the tech team his limited staff continue to ensure safe- sionals who have pulled team Monday through and cafeteria which is outside their reg- ty on the school campus. They also mon- together to organize our MELINDA Friday for any child ular duties. They are doing whatever it itor lunch distribution at the four desig- online learning program. living in Thompson up takes to keep our school campus opera- nated sites. Security is now responsible Shifting from a traditional SMITH to the age of eighteen. tional and safe. to organize the distribution of com- school structure to a vir- Children do not need Maintaining the district’s technology puters, text books, teacher curriculum tual learning platform has to be present to receive inventory is a daunting task during a resources, deliveries and donation pick- been a tremendous change. I applaud the meals and a neighbor or friend may typical school year and we know this ups. In addition, security personnel are all of our educators for their efforts to also pick up and deliver. last quarter of FY 19/20 is certainly like making sure all employees onsite are support our students and their families Thompson Public Schools Meal Site no other! A special shout out to Heather practicing social distancing and wear- during this challenging time. Distribution: Burns, Technology Director and her ing protective gloves and masks. Their In addition to our teachers, the dis- TEEG team for keeping the learning engine service has been invaluable in keeping trict has always relied upon our caf- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. running in Thompson. Elementary the men and women that are working eteria workers, custodians, technolo- Thompson Library students we not issued a take home inside our schools safe. gy team and security to support the 11 to 11:45 a.m. computer prior to the schools being Throughout this ordeal, every school’s basic function of educating the East Thompson Fire Department closed and this team had to scramble to employee of the Thompson school youth in Town. This group of unsung 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. gather up all the devices throughout the community has come together with a heroes have been a life line to our dis- Quinebaug Fire Department schools to loan out to students so they spirit of helping each other to support trict during this health emergency Noon to 1 p.m. can connect with teachers to receive students and families. I appreciate the which forced schools to close. Custodians have played a vital role instruction. This team not only sup- efforts of everyone. I feel it is important Breakfast and lunches are being pre- in keeping the school campus disin- ports the technology hardware but have to especially thank our cafeteria work- pared by our cafeteria staff and dis- fected and germ free as much as pos- been essential in providing technical ers, custodians, tech team and security tributed each day at four distribution sible. They have also been responsible assistance for software programs and personnel who are not often publicly sites. Under the leadership of Lisa to retrieve text books and curriculum other applications to almost everyone recognized for their contributions but Durand and Chris Murphy, the folks resources from classrooms for students in the district. At this point, the entire at this unusual time are the heroes we in this department are packaging up and teachers to be distributed outside management of the district depends are all depending on.

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FOOD DRIVE bags with groceries and bring them this, just as things got tougher,” he said. Weaver, who leads boys and girls age continued from page A1­­­ back. Knights and Scouts followed up “We’re very grateful that the donations five through ten. later and collected the donated money came at the right time to do the most The Putnam Cub Scout pack started “We’re still operating, and now we’ve and food as the drive went on. good.” last fall, so this was their first big proj- had recently-unemployed people here For years the Knights of Columbus Along with the church and Putnam ect to help their community. we wouldn’t otherwise see,” she said. and Boy Scouts of America parent orga- town employee collections, on Saturday “They did great, and they learned “The money will be put to good use to nizations have had national food-col- morning, March 14, the drive included about helping people. I’m very proud of help our clients pay for basic needs, lection programs for the needy. In 2008, a community collection of food and them,” Weaver said. while the food from the Scouts and the that led Cargill Council 64 and Troop money at the Cargill Council 64 Knights Meanwhile, Troop 21 Assistant Knights has helped to make the differ- 21 to start working together every year of Columbus Hall on Providence Street. Scoutmaster Patricia Gaffney agreed ence for us in a difficult time.” to assist local, needy people. New Cub During the outdoor event, motorists with the idea that this drive came at The combined three-week collec- Scout Pack 21 was added this year. pulled into the parking lot with their just the right time. tion included support from three local Of course, this time the whole effort cash and bags of groceries. Meanwhile, “I have two teenagers at home who churches, Putnam town employees was overshadowed by the oncoming customers were giving their donations know how to eat,” Gaffney said. “It’s and the public. The drive began when Coronavirus, which made collecting to volunteers stationed two blocks tough enough putting food on the table Scouts and Knights passed out hun- food and money for the local needy away, at Putnam Supermarket. Just anyway, without having so many peo- dreds of distinctive bright yellow plas- more important than ever. after noon, Knights and Scouts trucked ple out of work all of a sudden. I’m glad tic “Scouting for Food” grocery bags at “We all know the economy has taken the food over to the pantry, located our Scouts could help out.” the masses being celebrated at St. Mary a big hit since the virus took off,” at the Living Faith United Methodist The drive is over, but the area will Church of the Visitation in Putnam and said Cargill Council 64 Grand Knight Church on Grove Street, where they continue to have many needy people Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret. It Douglas Bergstrom. helped to bring it inside. for some time. Donation checks may be was soon expanded to collections by the Bergstrom is the elected leader of Scout leaders were on hand to super- mailed to Interfaith Human Services Congregational Church of Putnam and the Catholic fraternal benefit society, vise their young volunteers. of Putnam. P. O. Box 281, Putnam, CT by Putnam town employees. As part of which is made up of more than 200 men “We have younger kids in the Cub 06260. the effort, people were asked for mone- from Putnam, Pomfret, Woodstock and Pack, so we wanted to teach them about tary donations and to also fill the yellow the immediately surrounding area. serving others right from the begin- “We got lucky with the timing on ning,” said Pack 21 Cubmaster Sean

health care providers can con- tion. funds. TRIAGE tinue to be on the front lines to About Day Kimball Healthcare ADAPTING continued from page A1­­­ “If someone wants to help provide care for our patients.” Day Kimball Healthcare continued from page A1­­­ out but cannot participate DKH is following CDC guide- is a nonprofit community the clock for the evaluation and with PPE, they can help out lines and screening protocols healthcare system comprised from people who has extra treatment of individuals of all by giving monetary funds. while maintaining standard of Day Kimball Hospital, Day equipment that they can ages with all types of injuries It gives us the flexibility to infection control best practices. Kimball Medical Group, Day share. and illnesses, including those do what we need to do,” she DKH also remains in close com- Kimball Healthcare At Home, According to Kristen Willis, who have concerns or symptoms said. munication with state and pub- and healthcare centers in Director of Development of of coronavirus. DKH recom- Also, many individual res- lic health officials to monitor the Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield, Day Kimball Hospital, “We mends that anyone who devel- idents have been helping out. spread of the virus. and Putnam. Its service area requested donations of PPE ops a fever, cough or difficulty Dot Casey of Thompson is For the latest information, includes Northeast Connecticut and had a great response. breathing should contact their one of those individuals. She refer to the CDC website, www. as well as nearby Massachusetts Eighty-five individuals, primary care provider. has been a bus driver for cdc.gov, and the CT DPH web- and Rhode Island communities. businesses, manufacturers, “I am confident that we are Putnam schools for close to site, www.ct.gov/coronavi- Day Kimball Healthcare’s com- organizations and schools providing high-quality care for 14 years. rus. Local measures to con- prehensive network offers more came through with a variety the people in our community as “Because of the Corona tain the spread of the virus than 1,000 staff including near- of items that we needed. We we deal with this unprecedent- Virus, I have been out of are available at Day Kimball ly 300 associated, highly skilled continue to need equipment ed situation,” said Dr. Graham. work since March 13,” she Healthcare www.daykimball. physicians, surgeons and spe- because we cannot predict “We are doing everything we said. “I know there is a need org/coronavirus or call 2-1-1, the cialists. Its Web site is www.day- what we will be facing. We can to make sure our staff and out there so I started to make CT State Hotline for informa- kimball.org. can never prepare enough and encourage others to masks about 2-3 weeks ago.” make donations.” She has always loved sew- some out to friends and relatives “My oldest daughter is a reg- Schools have been donat- ing and started when she MASKS and will be delivering some to istered nurse in a Connecticut was about 11. She would continued from page A1­­­ ing some of the supplies that my local grocery store.” hospital,” said Nancy Deede, are used in the nurse’s office, make clothes for her kids There are many patterns university assistant for the CCE. when they were younger and idents and staff have been cre- and the Windham-Tolland online for making homemade “I hear her horror stories and sewed many other items or ative in making their own home- 4-H camp has even donated cloth masks. One type, which realize her need to have cloth tailored clothing. She always made masks, this boost from gloves. the CCE provides the pattern masks on hand for her family had excess fabric in her Eastern couldn’t have come at During one of Gov. Ned for, is called an Olson mask. at home, including three young supplies and decided to sew a better time! The first batch of Lamont’s daily updates Silcox says this design is what boys (my grandsons). I sent and donate masks for first 54 masks arrived today and we on the virus, he said, sites are asking for, as opposed masks to my other children and responders. A friend knew a couldn’t be more grateful.” “Generosity and good deeds to flat masks with folds. grandchildren as well. Helping nurse at a Hartford Hospital Masks have also been deliv- are contagious.” “Any prewashed cotton fab- them has helped me to deal and she donated some there. ered to Ted’s IGA in Hebron, It certainly is in the north- ric will work,” she said. “Many somewhat with being unable to Casey also donated some to a Sunset Hill group home in east corner of the state. sites recommend an old t-shirt see any of them. I intend to offer hospital in Rhode Island and Hampton, Crossroads Physical “We have a wish list on for the inside next to the skin masks to my neighbors also.” to police in New Hampshire. Therapy in Columbia, the our site, daykimball.org/ and 100 percent cotton for the For details on two pat- Many others also received Hospital of Central Connecticut donateppe,” said Willis. outside, including old pillow terns endorsed by the CCE, her masks. in Southington, St. Joseph “Primarily, we are always in cases, sheets, etc. It doesn’t have visit https://www.instructables. “I have made about 150 of Living Center in Windham and need of N95 and face shields, to be pretty!” com/id/Olson-Mask-for-PPE- them so far,” said Casey. “I Windham Hospital. The CCE’s surgical masks, gloves, “I have appreciated the oppor- With-Filter-for-Personal-and- make them in an assembly next major delivery of 80 masks gowns and hand sanitizer. tunity to make face masks and No/ or https://sarahmaker. line style- first by cutting and is scheduled for later this week Our effort is in collabora- honored to be making them for com/how-to-sew-a-surgical-face- pinning the fabric and then to the No Freeze Hospitality tion with Northeast District people in my community,” said mask-for-hospitals-free-pattern/. sewing them. It takes almost Center in Willimantic. Department of Health.” Mary Oliver, university assis- While wearing masks is being a half hour to make one.” “I am definitely not an expe- The hospital is the official tant for the CCE. “Production encouraged for the general pub- Right now, there is a short- rienced seamstress,” said collection point for PPE. making is an art in itself and lic during forays from home age of elastics that are used Trudy Hyatt, Banner manage- “We have helped out first making different designs that (grocery stores, pharmacies), it in the homemade masks and ment information specialist at responders such as the fire people have requested is a tech- is important to note that such she had to get creative by Eastern, who tried three dif- department and other health nical challenge to which I look homemade masks are not equiv- coming up with alternatives. ferent patterns before settling folks who cannot get what forward. Using fabrics I have alent to N95 masks or other med- “It takes about 14 inches on one that she can make well. they need. We have given on hand (quilt scraps, cotton ically approved personal protec- of elastic per mask,” Casey “They become easier to make donated handmade masks to clothing, old sheets and pillow tion equipment used by health said. every time I do one and they sew local nursing homes,” Willis cases) is a creative experience in care providers. They offer no She plans to continue to up quickly so you feel like you’re added. itself. I’m so glad there are com- guarantee of protection from the make her masks for some getting something done that Another important item on munity folks just jumping into COVID-19 virus and should not time. may help someone somewhere. their wish list is monetary this, as the process of making be presumed to replace approved I can make about four a night. 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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 can touch Telephone: (860) 928-1818 our Fax: (860) 928-5946 www.villagernewspapers.com OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner memories Frank G. Chilinski President/Publisher Now that we have all got- ten far too much of the quiet Brendan Berube LETTERS TO THE EDITOR time we thought we’d never Editor get, you may find, as I do, that your mind is wander- ing and dreaming more than It may be time for a change ever before. As a life-long insomniac, remembering Lessons from To the Editor: apps, custom-designed to their thousands of my dreams employees and personally communicating is a surprise. On this very windy, rainy day…without with them….to reassure them, wish their When I try to a “being outside” option, I am reminded of families well and compel them to hang in decipher their another early comments and posts about employer there. These leaders assured them that there meaning, I behavior and their reaction to our current would be ongoing communication to keep find a mixture crisis. One post stated that how employers them aware of developments going forward of nostalgia, behave during this turbulent time will show as they occurred. In the midst of such uncer- reordering pandemic their core values toward their employees and tainty, their “attitude of gratitude” for their of memories society. It resonated with me, and I believe it employees and customers goes a long way. and a heavy - A recent conversation with someone is true. This is one of the blessings of this time NANCY WEISS dose of anxi who experienced the Spanish Flu pan- I find it so awesome to see small businesses, and circumstance. When evaluating your ety. I’m filled demic of 1918 prompted a bit of research large corporations and individuals reaching employer’s behavior and connection with with grati- into that era on our part, and what we out - donating their time, money and resourc- their employees, customers and communi- tude for all found was that things back then were, in es to the cause of helping others and partic- ties, maybe it will be time for you to consider the people who have helped many ways, not so different. ularly to their employees. A good friend of other opportunities. There actually are many. me throughout my life. The Spanish Flu infected one third mine works at Big Y in West Hartford and was Maybe not. Maybe your loyalty has been In no particular order, of the world’s population, and roughly already a very loyal and dedicated employ- bolstered by their reaching out. However, these marvelous faces 675,000 people died in the U.S. as a result. ee. They received a raise and weekly hour- maybe you have been dissatisfied with your march through my mind. Interesting to note is that this particular ly caps were temporarily dismissed, so that current employment. Maybe you want some- The recent death of teacher, strain of the flu virus did not, in fact, they could continue to serve their customers. thing more than the steady paycheck you leader, historian and lively begin in Spain, but most likely some- That is the point of business, isn’t it? They are no longer receiving or even just honest soul, Louise Pempek popped where in the farm belt of the United really stepped up to the plate with regards to communication of sincere concern from the up and reminded me of how States. The name was born from the the extra pay, safety precautions and most top, which so far has been non-existent. If smart she was. She earned a fact that infection reports in the Iberian importantly, their communication to and in so, maybe, use this time to channel what you Ph.D. and took a position at Peninsula were particularly high, and gratitude of their employees...from the top…. really want in a career or employment situa- Putnam High School teach- Spanish King Alfonso XIII fell ill from it. company wide. tion and ultimately make a change in your life ing physics. She was funny, In 1918, Washington, D.C. public Many people I know work at our two casi- moving forward. slightly disorganized and health officials tried to warn citizens nos...also loyal and dedicated. Despite a com- delighted by her students. I of the symptoms and how the disease plete shutdown, leaders of these companies Tami Jo Wykes was dismal at math and phys- was spread via posters. One poster ics seemed scary. I learned have been in touch via social media and Brooklyn read, ‘INFLUENZA’ Spread by droplets about vectors from Dr. sprayed from nose and throat. Cover Pempek, whom I later called each cough and sneeze with handker- Louise. A few years ago, chief, spread by contact, avoid crowds, she met with writer, David if possible, walk to work, do not spit The simple joy of a letter McCullough, when he visited on floor or sidewalk, do not use com- the area to research Louise’s mon drinking cups and common tow- To the Editor: She numbers them. She puts a ribbon on famous relative, Manassah els, avoid excessive fatigue, if taken ill, I recently started writing letters to my them. I had no idea what a simple letter Cutler. I’m sure the two intel- go to bed and send for a doctor. The mom. She is closing in on 83, and is dealing would mean to her. She looks forward to lectuals had a fine time. above applies also to colds, bronchitis, with dementia. She forgets things now, and it them big time. When I feel anxious, I think pneumonia and tuberculosis’ The virus is getting worse. I figured that besides calling Obviously, we should call our parents reg- of Barney. Barney spent part began to spread rapidly due to the close her weekly, I would also send a letter every ularly and visit when we can but try sending of his life as a hired man, an proximity in military encampments week or so. a good old fashioned letter or card to them. important job around farms during the First World War. The dis- Her response to my letters took me by sur- The reaction and appreciation may take you and rural properties. He was ease was a very contagious H1N1 strain prise. Not only does she love getting them, by surprise like it did me. good with animals, livestock of the flu. she cherishes them to the point that she Rod Bedard and pets, and incredibly What we know from our 1918 coun- thrifty. He turned up one day asked me to bury them with her when that Pomfret terparts is that social distancing does time comes. She reads them over and over. after we bought an antique work. Newspapers downplayed the flu, farm and just went to work. and President Woodrow Wilson had He knew how to repair the his own family and staff were infected. heavy barn door and make it During that time, Wilson didn’t pay roll smoothly. He knew how much attention to the pandemic. In fact, Some thoughts on the pandemic to corral the farm animals no public statement from him was ever I brought impulsively. He made in regards to it. His focus was on To the Editor: country, getting a test, it may depend on your rebuilt an old stone paddock. the war. wealth and connections. He climbed down the well to We’ve heard that over the next few Another one of the growing of those who fish out a dead snake. weeks, we will see a dramatic surge in wish our President said more truths instead Which leads me into the real purpose of When he presented me confirmed COVID-19 cases. We’ve also of lies or half truths. How about a President this editorial: this pandemic has showed that with a bill for his work, read reports that the curve is flattening taking and showing some accountability to there are many different Americas in this neither of us discussed it. I in some places. This does not mean that the part he plays in dividing the country. country. The enemy in this country is Income paid him. We exchanged folks should think the pandemic is over. Accountability in his total lack of doing any- Inequality. The poorer you are, the more like- a few words and smiled. Everyone should, of course, still be prac- thing in the early stages of the Covid-19. He ly you are to be affected more harshly by the He died suddenly. I didn’t ticing social distancing among the many finds or spins blame on to everybody on the virus than others. Showed how shaky the know his children and I other precautions we’ve heard about. reason for the very slow federal response ground under most Americans is. More likely didn’t go to the funeral. I In 1918, schools were shut down and to the ongoing crisis. Nobody is saying that to be unemployed, scrambling to pay rent, always felt my father sent public gatherings were banned. By the he is any way responsible for virus, but his utilizes, student loans, etc. More likely to be him to help me. For all his summer of 1919, the flu pandemic came lack of attention early January is what has affected by this for the next five to 10 years. work and ability, I didn’t to an end. Individuals either passed made the effects of the virus more harsh and Businesses will close and never reopen. Most thank him enough away or developed an immunity to it. In damaging. If in early January when given his of this country is employed by small business, Easter reminds me of 2008, researchers discovered a group of Presidential Daily Briefings (PDB), which all but large corporations will have an easier Bobbs. I never babysat, had three genes that caused a person’s bron- presidents get daily with all kinds of intelli- opportunity to recover, some on the public no younger siblings and chial tubes and lungs to weaken which gence information on all events around the dole. When the economy is booming, corpora- few relatives. My in-laws paved the way for bacterial pneumonia. world. It is a great resource if you read it. tions, pay little or no taxes, but things go bad spent most of their time in This is what made the Spanish flu so Most Presidents have used it to know more they disproportionally receive help from the Florida. When our daughter deadly. about world affairs. Knowledge is only good government. The people in the gig economy was born, I was completely at Back in 1918, the first outbreak dwin- when proper action is taken in response to not so much or the wait is longer creating sea and alone. Along came dled into spring, however it re-emerged situations that require Presidential actions. much anxiety in people. This should be the Bobbs. With her blue eye during the fall. The Spanish flu came in This did not happen for a month or so, time driving force in this year’s elections. Debate shadow, large ear rings and three waves. The first was in the spring lost that can never be recovered. If not for it and find a solution. Unfortunately, you will soft up-do, she was a godsend. of 1918 that included mild symptoms. many Governors in this country things may hear more about Democratic candidate Joe She swept into our house and That fall the flu mutated into a more have been worse. Biden’s son that about this. Health care that took charge during the week deadlier version, that hit those between Actions in preparing for things like pan- all can afford...no, solutions to environmental so that I could return to my the ages of 20-40 the most. demics is better than “cheerleading” for the issues...no. job. She was lively and funny, During the winter, the third wave hit United States. In this time period of going to One beef or point with Villager, is they pick the perfect daily companion and by the spring time the illness was his rallies it could have better spent by ramp- or make the headline to the all editorials. I for our child. Together, they no more. ing up the federal response for PPE’s, masks am glad that they give us an opportunity to walked up and down the An October newspaper excerpt from and ventilators. One last thing on this, could speak our mind. My goal is to try bring points driveway and ventured out 1918 reporting the cancellation of write a book on his inactions and how it has that help in the discussions not hate and trib- to explore the world in small Halloween read, “Because of the “flu” hurt many Americans, there will be books alism. I wish all well be safe and stay home. doses. At Easter Bobbs deco- epidemic, there is to be no Hallowe’ening written on this subject, it was on March 3 that Even if it is boring as Hell. rated a branch with colored this year. The Board of Health has the President stated “any person who wants a eggs. When I see a photo strongly urged against any demonstra- test can get one”; it has been 41 days, and this David Cassettari of her or remember certain tions and the Burgess today, issued nursery rhymes, her pres- is still not true. As with many things in this Danielson orders that there be no observance of ence envelopes me again. the Hallowe’een season. Howard Heinz, In dreams I hear her laugh- of the Federal Food Administration has ter. issued an appeal to the people against For over three decades, the waste of foodstuffs, during this sea- Food for thought? Gail has swung open the door son. Corn, beans, peas, apples, pump- once a week and taken on my kins, etc should not be used. Every year kitchen and my house. With thousands of pumpkins are cut up and To the Editor: Trump Vodka a hearty laugh, a great sense wasted in making Jack-O-Lanterns. The Mr. Ed DeLuca and Mr. Tom Pandolfi don’t Trump Mortgage of her relationships and a same wasteful practice has applied to like it (Letters to the Editor, Villager, April Trump: The Game deep love of animals, especial- apples in the time honored Hallowe’en 10) when local citizens point out some of the Trump Magazine ly cats, she adds order to our sport of bobbing for apples. It is not the missteps of the current Administration in Trump University lives. When my daughters purpose of the food administrator to dis- Washington. They call it “bashing Trump.” Trump Ice (bottled water) were young, they hovered courage harmless little celebrations in (As if Mr. Trump himself hadn’t made a The New Jersey Generals (pro football around her as she cleaned. the home, but this year it is imperative career out of “bashing” people.) team) She listened to their stories that every scrap of food be saved.” So, with that firmly in mind, we’ll do no Tour de Trump (bicycle race) and taught them by exam- “bashing” today. We’ll simply pose a ques- Trump Network (nutritional supplements) ple the art of conversation. tion: Trumped! (syndicated radio spot) We marvel at how quickly, What do the following things have in com- Answer: They all failed/went bankrupt. effectively, and happily she mon? So, in the context of the latest (as of Easter works. True order won’t be Trump Taj Mahal Sunday) tally of 530,000 confirmed cases and restored until she returns. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR When actions do not match words Where to begin?

To the Editor: care about comes out in how they act To the Editor: a minute – they still provide benefits On Monday evening, April 13, the during that crisis. In a time of crisis, so why does Trump want to do away Putnam Board of Finance convened an where organizations ranging from the Oh dear, where to start? I needn’t with them? Why endanger anyone? online Zoom meeting to deliberate the American Psychological Association belabor the horrific lies Trump has Whatever happened to the slogan “to fate of the budgets (town, library, and to the National Child Traumatic Stress been spouting, the ways he has been err on the side of safety?” Board of Education) for the town for Network are sounding warning signs hurting efforts to combat the pandemic To fight the deregulation mind set is the coming fiscal year, which begins on about the psychological wellbeing of our or his refusal to accept any responsibil- to understand that large corporations July 1. To say that we are in unprece- children, the Putnam Board of Finance ity. These are evident to anyone with and the wealthy are incapable of con- dented and difficult times might be one is recommending dramatic budget cuts half a brain to check facts. trolling their greed. It has been proven of the most obvious understatements to our schools. These cuts will mean the Amidst all the concern about our over the decades that the average per- of recent times. As a member of the loss of teachers, support staff, education- health, we need to be aware of other son is at the mercy of these insidious Putnam Board of Education, I was dis- al programs and the precise kinds of things that Trump is doing to establish factions unless government or someone tressed by the unanimous vote that the supports that our kids will need when his dictatorship. One thing his sup- steps in to protect us. Board of Finance members took to for- they return to school. porters feel good about is all the dereg- Moving onto a different subject, I ward a Board of Education budget for A different way forward: ulation that is going on. They want less have to shake my head in wonderment consideration of $18,794,001, which was The mill rate in Putnam, although one government and fewer restrictions on as to why Trump and the Republicans a cut of $828,419 from what the Board of of the lowest in the state of Connecticut, government and business – basically a want to destroy the United States Postal Education members had unanimously can be reduced from its current 22.06 retreat to simpler times. Service. Presumably it is because it is requested. rate to help offset the increase home- What they are ignoring, to our det- losing money. They refuse to support There is a quote from Abraham owners will face because of property riment, is that the world has become the USPS in the current bail out legis- Lincoln that is particularly relevant to revaluation. incredibly complex. It is like a Gordian lation. It’s OK to bail out huge corpora- our current situation in Putnam: “I am The town’s reserve funds should be knot that is impossible to unrav- tions but not OK to support an essential a firm believer in the people. If given utilized during this crisis to help offset el or understand. However, unlike element of our society and economy. the truth, they can be depended upon to taxes and pay for critical services. Why Alexander the Great, who by legend The USPS is perhaps the fourth largest meet any national crisis. The great point do we have a reserve fund if not to use it solved the problem with a single sword employer in the US, after the govern- is to bring them the real facts.” during a crisis? stroke, we haven’t access to such a ment and the Military. During the 15 years that I have served The town’s library budget should be simple solution. The world doesn’t The Post Office’s basic problem on the Putnam Board of Education, this level funded for next year, and not cut as work that way. Simplistic ideas can- is not so much the competition, but year’s budget process is by far the most the Board of Finance is suggesting. not handle complex issues and massive restrictions Congress has placed on complicated for the following reasons: The schools can manage with a deregulation will only harm us. how it operates through the Postal As we all know, property revaluation $500,000 reduction from the Board of Most regulations were put into place Accountability and Enhancement is coming online starting July 1, with the Education’s original budget request; this to protect us and we need to remem- Act of 2006, passed by a Republican- average homemowner in Putnam seeing will preserve essential services that our ber why they were created. In the controlled Congress. For instance, the their property value increase by 12 per- children will need when they return to early 20th century, anti-trust laws were Post Office is the only entity in the US cent, which means higher taxes. school. enacted to protect us from robber bar- that is required to pre-pay pensions During the current fiscal year, the I heard town leaders who voted for ons. The FDA was created to ensure out to 2056. This costs about $5 billion Board of Finance approved taking these draconian cuts to our town schools we have pure food and medications a year. Without this artificial burden, $600,000 out of the Wheelabrator reserve actually say that they support education. that were effective and safe. The SEC the Post Office would be making an account to help offset taxes this year. Obviously, in a time of crisis, these words was created to protect us from stock operational profit. During this crisis, the Board of Finance mean nothing compared to the actions manipulation and predatory practices. =Furthermore, they can only charge is choosing not to offset our taxes by that the five members of the Putnam The EPA was created by a Republican what Congress allows. Increases again taking $600,000 out of this reserve Board of Finance took on Monday eve- stalwart, Nixon, to protect us from pol- require government approval. Unlike account even though the money is there, ning. Please contact the members of lution. Labor laws, including OSHA, other delivery companies, the USPS which only makes our situation starting the Putnam Board of Finance and the were enacted to protect the average cannot charge what the market will July 1 all the more difficult. Mayor’s office to express your support worker. The FAA is there to ensure bear. They cannot even go to Congress $848,885 is being added to the town for ensuring that our children have the safe air travel. to change the rules or rates. The law budget starting July 1 for the debt servic- services that they need when they return =Those supporting deregulation are prohibits their lobbying Congress. And ing on the new town hall project. to school from this crisis. Express your forgetting the Cuyahoga River fire in who or what will fill the vacuum if the Finally, we are in the midst of a cri- support for a different way forward. Cleveland, the incredible smog over USPS is allowed to fail? Like the effort sis that has cost many Putnam citizens Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, the open against ACA, the Republicans are mak- their jobs, with little clarity as to when Michael Morrill sales of heroin and cocaine, quack med- ing a lot of noise and threats but provid- and how this crisis will end. Chairman icines, the unbridled stock market and ing no solutions. It has been said in times of crisis Putnam Board of Education poor bank regulations that caused the =BTW, the bail out package would in the past that what people truly Great Depression, child factory work- allow application for assistance from ers, poor sanitation in many cities, or vineyards, including those owned by 10, 12, 14 hour workdays. the Trump family, but not the USPS. Letters to the editor may be e-mailed to I just read that Trump has been try- This makes sense doesn’t it? brendan@ villagernewspapers.com ing to undo the regulations against Please include your place of residence and phone number for verifi- exposure to mercury because they only Stephen Etzel cation, not publication. Letters must be received by noon on Tuesdays. produce “a few million dollars a year Putnam in measurable health benefits.” Wait Thoughts on Boeing

To the Editor: per day, or just over $11,000 an hour) smart men and women who could fill vision Boeing may find objectionable. If that outrageous yearly compensa- these positions for less than a tenth of However, Boeing may not be in such President Trump announced last tion wasn’t enough, he walked away those incomes. difficulty as one might imagine, since week, as part of the new Stimulus with an extra $60 million, which the Since the two 737 crashes, the com- the new CEO stated, “if the govern- Package, “We’ll be helping Boeing.” company said was due him under his pany has found itself perhaps need- ment demands a stake in the company This drew cries of outrage from the contract. ing to pay out billions of dollars for in exchange for grants or loans, we families, relatives and friends of the The replacement for Mr. Muilenburg damages in compensation to families are not interested, we will just look 346 people who were killed in the two is to be paid a base salary of $1.4 mil- and losses to other airlines and other elsewhere.” 737 Boeing plane crashes, citing alle- lion, and is eligible for $26.5 million collateral damage. But lo and behold, If Boeing doesn’t need taxpayer dol- gations of the company knowingly put- in long-term incentive. The compa- as the Stimulus package came along, lars, and can look elsewhere, perhaps ting profit before people’s lives. ny reported that other executives surprisingly it was found that Boeing President Trump might look more Events since the crashes have con- were also paid quite well including: would be eligible for a large part of the clearly at how much of the stimulus vinced those friends and relatives that Executive VP more than$10 million, $17 Billion set aside for “businesses package should benefit millionaires. there is a ‘business as usual’ attitude Technology Officer more than $8 mil- critical to maintaining national secu- But then, a billion here and a billion continuing within the company. At lion, Financial Officer more than $8 rity.” Almost immediately, President there seems like pocket change: its the time of the crash, Boeing’s CEO million, and General Counsel $8 mil- Trump announced, “We will be helping only taxpayer money that our children Dennis Muilenburg’s annual compen- lion. These, of course, are only the tip Boeing.” and grandchildren and great grand- sation, before he was fired, was over of the iceberg; there are many more One provision of the Stimulus pack- children will struggle to pay. $23 million (just for the sake of compar- sizable incomes in Boeing. It was sug- age restricts bonuses or increases ison, with you and I, if Mr. Muilenburg gested in other publications reporting in executive compensation, but does Ray Canning worked five days a week every week on the company, that somewhere in nothing to tamp down the seemingly Pomfret that year, he earned just over $88,000 this country there must be some very high payrolls of top executives; a pro- The importance of maintaining confidence in the market during periods of volatility At Weiss, Hale & Zahansky Strategic ing now. While this pan- cut interest rates to too. As risk increases during a time Wealth Advisors, we understand that demic is different from Financial zero and announced of heightened uncertainty, so do the investors are easily shaken during other historical events unlimited quantita- returns investors demand for bearing times of significant market volatility. we have experienced in Focus tive easing – buying that risk, which pushes prices lower. However, in this article we will dis- recent history, the finan- an unlimited amount In these uncertain times, it’s easy to cuss why it is important to maintain cial markets have main- JIM ZAHANSKY of government debt, let fear guide your decision making, confidence in the financial markets tained its resiliency as well as corporate but when it comes to your investments, during uncertain times, like those we throughout other world INVESTMENT and municipal bonds a more rational outlook may be your are facing today due to COVID-19, along events that have caused ADVISER in the biggest expan- strongest ally. with strategies to support a positive bear markets. sion of its balance Maintain confidence and stick to outcome. You may be wondering how Since 1950, when you sheet in history. 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Live Well.TM process is return annually, and five years later Even though April will continue to damental investment strategy can help based on the principle that prices are saw an 11.2 percent return annually. show signs of volatility, the underlying you be more thoughtful about making set to deliver positive future expected These figures illustrate a stock mar- trends continue to look somewhat bet- any significant changes. returns for holding risky assets; our ket represented by S&P 500 stocks PR ter. We are starting to see some leveling To demonstrate why buying and clients are in a position where volatility Index. While past performance is not a off of the market because global daily holding is better than attempting to is expected and planned for. Finally, guarantee of future results, the histori- increases of new virus cases are slow- time the market, consider this quick position your portfolio using diversifi- cal returns of the markets shown here ing down despite death cases in the US hypothetical data set: cation and asset allocation so that in the prove resiliency from past events. increasing – growth rates hover around At a -10 percent market downturn, an event of volatility like we are currently Diversification plays a role 10 percent per day. Whereas two weeks investor who is out of the market for experiencing, if one area of your portfo- It is clear from the above paragraph ago it was at 15 percent, and 30 percent 100 days gains 7.11% annualized return. lio is not performing well, another may that equities have proven to be resilient a few weeks further back. This gives When the market downturn threshold make up for it. We will discuss each of over time and reward the long-term the markets some confidence that the rises to -30 percent, an investor out of these, along with many other consider- investor. Additionally, diversification light at the end of the tunnel is nearing, the market for 100 days could gain 8.71 ations to prepare for volatility. of asset classes is an important consid- therefore they have responded more percent annualized return. However, History speaks for itself eration for maintaining confidence in positively. However, we expect contin- utilizing a stay in and diversify strate- To understand how people can main- the markets. For example, including ued market volatility for the foresee- gy, you could gain 9.57 percent annual- tain confidence in the market, it is fixed income as an investment vehicle able future as we all better understand ized return. important to look at what is happen- in addition to equities in your portfolio the economic impact of the sudden stop Another example to help you visu- ing now and compare it to historical may be important to provide stability. of pre-COVID-19 economic activity. alize the importance of maintaining context. History is a good indicator of In the recent downturn, fixed income The markets are responding to new confidence in your strategic long-term market performance and turnaround played its defensive role as the Federal information as it becomes known, but after an event like we are experienc- Reserve the market is pricing in unknowns, Turn To ZAHANSKY page ­­­A12 A10 • Friday, April 17, 2020 Villager Newspapers 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 Eric Deslauriers, 41 Elsie E. Levesque, 71 PLAINFIELD– boarding, and riding his 4-wheeler. DANIELSON-Elsie and painting. Elsie owned her own Eric Deslauriers, Eric is survived by his father; a son, E. Levesque, 71 of craft shop and operated a video store 41, of Park Rd, died Christian Deslauriers of Plainfield; his Danielson passed in Foster, RI. She is survived by her Tuesday April 7, 2020 siblings, Vikki Parrock of Plainfield away on Tuesday son Joseph R. Levesque of Danielson at Hartford Hospital. and Melissa Waite of Norwich; and his April 7, 2020 at and daughter April Gencarelli of Born in Putnam, grandson Noah Garrett of Plainfield. Touchpoints of London, KY. Sisters Louise Colburn he was the son of A public Funeral Mass and inurn- Bloomfield. Elsie was of Taftville, Carol Pananas of Greece Roger Deslauriers ment will be planned once the pan- born in Waukesha, and Edith Davidson of IN. Five grand- of Stafford Springs demic restrictions have been lifted. WI on November children Alexander Levesque, Andrew and the late Susan Funeral arrangements have been 25, 1948, daughter Levesque, Abigail Levesque, Nichole (Welch) Veilleux. entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home of the late Louis Ray and Charlotte Gencarelli and Anthony Gencarelli. Mr. Deslauriers worked for many & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, (Boller) Eccelston. She was the wife Funeral services will be held at a later years as a laborer in the construction CT 06260. For memorial guestbook of the late Joseph E. Levesque who date. tillinghastfh.com field. visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. died on May 25, 2015. She loved crafts He enjoyed listening to music, snow- Dominique J. Fauteux, 58 Dr. Louise C. Pempek, 86 Dr. Louise C. Pempek, 86, passed away as EASTCONN. DANIELSON – Dominique J. had learned from her father to do mainte- on April 11, 2020, after a short battle She received numerous accolades Fauteux, 58, of Killingly, passed away nance on her vehicles. She never walked with cancer. She was born in Putnam throughout her career, including on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at UMass away from hard work and especially on November 8, 1933, national recognition by the Milken Memorial Hospital. She fought a long liked working with her hands sanding to Sophie (Kowal) Family Foundation and CT Department and strenuous battle to the end. Born in and painting. She enjoyed photography, and Loid Cutler. She of Education, as Connecticut Educator Sherbrooke, P.Q. Canada, she was the loved to walk on the beach and especially was predeceased by of the Year. She also received the daughter of Rita (Lamoureux) Fauteux loved her cats: “Sonny and Cher.” her loving husband Outstanding Alumni Award from and the late Gaetan Fauteux and moved In addition to her mother Rita, of 52 years, Joseph UConn, Putnam’s Teacher of the Year to the United States in 1966. Dominique is survived by her sister V. Pempek. Louise and most recently in 2018, inducted as Dominique was Lyne (Fauteux) Grillo and brother-in- is survived by her a member of the Putnam High School an operations officer law Jean-Pierre. She also leaves to son, J. Scott Pempek, Wall of Honor. for Bank Hometown. mourn her, a large family in the prov- wife Cheryl and two Louise was also a passionate commu- She attended the ince of Quebec where she loved to visit granddaughters: Kristen and Rebecca nity organizer. She was a charter mem- Connecticut School of and several special friends of Putnam. She also leaves behind ber of the Aspinock Historical Society Banking and worked Dominique was a private person, two sisters, Sandra Ames and her and worked to help author many local for Cargill Bank, unique in many ways. If you were for- husband David of Putnam as well as history publications. She also devoted Norwich Savings tunate enough to get to know her on a Carol Lutters and her husband Ken of much of her time and energy to the Society, Baystate personal level, you found yourself the Newtown Square, PA as well as many Windham County 4-H Foundation and Savings Bank before recipient of a sincere and loyal comrade. nieces and nephews. the Putnam Congregational Church. joining Millbury Savings Bank as She will be dearly missed. Louise graduated from Putnam High Louise received the Northeastern the operations Manager in April of Given the current health concerns, in 1951 and pursued higher educa- CT Chamber of Commerce Civic 2017. When they merged with Bank there will be no public calling hours tion at the University of Connecticut. Achievement Award in 2019 for her out- Hometown in 2019, Dominique joined or service. Arrangements have been Receiving her B.A. in 1955, she went on standing community service. forces with the operations staff at the entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & to earn her M.A. in 1960 and a Ph.D. in As a dedicated mother, grandmother, main office in Oxford. Her strong work Crematory, 104 Church St. Putnam, CT. Curriculum and Instruction focusing teacher, and friend Louise will be dear- ethic and attention to detail established Memorial Donations may be made to St. on Science Education in 1971. ly missed by all who knew her. Due to her as a valuable productive member of Jude’s Children’s Hospital in her memo- Louise was a lifelong and accom- the current circumstances, the funeral the team. ry. For memorial guestbook, please visit plished educator beginning her will be private and a public Celebration She had her own mechanics’ tools and www.GilmanandValade.com. career in 1955 teaching at Woodstock of Life will be held at a later date. In Elementary. She then moved to lieu of flowers, please consider donating Poitiers, France teaching for the Army in her honor to the 4-H Foundation of Edward “Eddie” Ogren, 81 Department School where her hus- Windham County, 326 Taft Rd Pomfret band Joseph was stationed. Louise Center, CT 06259 or The Aspinock EAST KILLINGLY- Edward A. Ogren, tle sister Vivian ran free on the beaches returned to Northeastern Connecticut Historical Society, P.O. Box 465 Putnam, 81, passed away on March 31st at his of St. Pete’s. Eddie had a passion for and touched the lives of many students. CT 06260 or the Congregational Church, home with his partner Ida by his side. baseball. His dad ran the concessions at While her main focus was on improving P.O. Box 463. Putnam, CT 06260. He was the son of late Edward Ogren Aline Field where the Yankees and the primary education, Louise also taught A Private Funeral Service will be and Alice Housel Cardinals had their spring training. He as a professor at local colleges and uni- held at Smith and Walker Funeral Ogren. He was pre- met all the players and even had Stan versities. After spending many years in Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. deceased by his sis- Musial practice ball with him. the classroom, Louise transitioned to Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, ter’s son, his nephew When Eddie moved back to an administrative role at Putnam and Putnam, CT. Share a memory at www. Rusty. Connecticut, he lived with his uncle Killingly Public School systems as well smithandwalkerfh.com He leaves behind Judge Carl Lungren and his Aunt Jean his best friend and and later with his beloved grandpar- partner, Ida Berris, ents. He went on to be president of Gordon Spink, Sr. 74 his beloved daugh- his high school class, captain of the ter Elizabeth (Betsy) Ansonia baseball team, and all around Gordon Spink, Sr. born on June 18, at 14, serving as Lieutenant and Captain Ogren Cordero, husband Ramon, excellent student. 1945, passed away on April 7, 2020. Born and Veteran Member. He followed the grandson Ramon, granddaughter He loved cars, fixing them and rac- and raised in Eastford, he typified Spink tradition of membership begin- Sophie of Venice Florida; his stepson ing them with his friend Dicky Daddio. the typical “Outdoor ning with his father Charter Member Ivar McDonald, wife Katie and grand- After a year at UConn, he joined the Man” i.e. hunting, Harvey, uncle Ellsworth Sr, paving sons Ives and Archie of Woodstock, army reserves while working full time fishing, snowmobil- the path to Gordon Jr. former Chief CT; stepson Ian McDonald, wife Kiku, in banking. His banking career brought ing, four-wheeling and Veteran Member, granddaughter grandsons Rupert and Ambrose of East him to Brooklyn,CT, where he served and moving “things” Heather, EMR, and Jeannine, EMS Killingly,CT; his beloved sister Vivian on the finance board and was active in around with his trac- Captain as an EMT and business offi- Ogren of Englewood, Florida; his friend local politics. He left banking to become tor. He, and his wife cer. He was considered to be the “mas- and first wife and mother of Elizabeth, an Allstate insurance agent until his Jeannine (Garceau) ter” on the operation of Hose Tender Susan Gilbert Ogren of Venice Florida; retirement. Spink, enjoyed 53 HT171. all of Ida’s sisters and her brother and Eddie loved golfing, boating, fish- married years with He leaves his wife, Jeannine, son their spouses; his friend Steven Carroll ing, and everything “nature.” He and family and friends, at their cabins Gordon, Jr. (Sheryl) of Eastford, of Brooklyn; and all his wonderful Ida explored many beautiful natural in Vermont and on Crystal Pond, in daughter Kim of Putnam, brother neighbors past and present of North wonders around the country, at Old Eastford. Lowell (Candee) of Vermont, sister, Road, East Killingly; and all the birds Killingly Pond, and in their own back Gordon and Jeannine started dat- Gail Scranton of Eastford, brother and wildlife that will miss his daily yard that Eddie mowed to his heart’s ing as sophomores while attending Paul (Beverly) of Brooklyn, grandchil- feedings. content, Most of all, Eddie loved his Woodstock Academy in 1962. He was dren Heather, Sara, Nicholas, “best Eddie said “I’ve had a good life.” He family, both in Florida and Connecticut. a top-shelf soccer player, helping to buddy” blond lab Emmie along with was proud of his daughter Betsy and A heartfelt thanks to Ida’s family, lead his team to championship level. many nieces, nephews, cousins and her family and took special pride in neighbors Bruce and Cindy Disco, Upon graduating in 1964, he went to a friends. Ramon and Sophie’s great athletic abil- Hospice nurse Stefanie and health aide two-year program at HH Ellis Regional In lieu of flowers, donations can be ities. He also took great pride in Ivar’s Missy for all the support and comfort in Technical School becoming a trades- made to the EIFC, PO Box 333, Eastford, and Ian’s families and enjoyed his brag- Eddie’s final days. man bricklayer. CT 06242 and North Veterinary Clinic, ging rights as stepdad and Grampa O. A celebration of life will be announced They married on July 9, 1966, and 118 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT He enjoyed his early years in Ansonia at a later date. To honor Edward Ogren’s shortly thereafter, he was a member of 06278. and Derby close to his grandparents life, please donate to the charity of your the Army National Guard from 1966- Arrangements were made through and the Swedish community. When choice, plant some flowers, throw out 1972, while welcoming their two chil- Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 early health issues had his family move some birdseed and when you hear the dren Gordon, Jr, and Kimberly. Grove Street, Putnam, CT. Services to St Petersburg, Florida, he and his lit- birdsong, think of Eddie. A highlight of his life was his 36-year will be private with military honors. commitment and dedication to the Share a memory at www.smithand- Eastford Independent Fire Company walkerfh.com Jeannette Laincz #1, Inc. beginning as a junior Member DUDLEY- Jeannette Laincz passed Danika Hohler. away on March 31, 2020; She was Jeannette was born in Dudley to her pre-deceased by her husband of 63 parents Anthony and Clara (Laprey) Elizabeth V. Baillie, 82 years, John Laincz Menzone; she was pre-deceased by her Elizabeth V. Baillie, 82, of Brooklyn, ents, Elizabeth was predeceased by and her daughter older brother Joseph Menzone; she CT died peacefully on April 8, 2020 at her sister Margaret Rukstela. She is Donna Hohler; She leaves her younger brother Robert Day Kimball Hospital after a short ill- survived by two nephews, Richard leaves her son-in- Menzone and his wife Debbie of Maine. ness. She was born in and Michael Rukstela as well as a law Robert Hohler, Private funeral services have been Baldwin Long Island, niece, Christine Rukstela. In addition, two grandchil- entrusted to the care of the Shaw- NY on December 8, Elizabeth is survived by several cous- dren Dr. Stephanie Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School 1937 daughter of the ins, 5 great nieces, 2 great great nieces Pennington and her Street Webster, MA. late Archibald and and 2 great great nephews. A private husband Bryan of A guest book is available at www. Catherine (Lindsay) celebration of life will be announced at Woodbridge, CT, and shaw-majercik.com where you may Baillie. She moved a later date. In lieu of flowers, memo- Jonathan Hohler and his wife Melissa post a message of comfort, share a fond to the Brooklyn area rial donations may be made to the of Dudley, MA; three great-grandchil- memory, or light a candle in remem- several years ago. Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber dren, Vincent Pennington and Ava and brance of Jeannette. Elizabeth worked Road Putnam, CT 06260. Arrangements for CBT Bank for many years before are with Tillinghast Funeral Home in her retirement. Aside from her par- Danielson, CT. tillinghastfh.com Raymond Roy Bryant, 50 WOODSTOCK– Raymond Roy with his father, and was always in Bryant, 50, passed away on April 7, charge of the grill at the family’s year- 2020 at Colonial Health & Rehab Center ly picnics. Ray was a great support to in Plainfield, CT with his father especially his father by his side. these last few years Raymond was born as they both strug- in Rhode Island on gled with health February 15, 1970 issues. In addition to and later adopted his father, Ray leaves by Ernest Bryant, behind a daughter Jr at the age of 12. Caterina, numerous Raymond graduat- aunts, uncles and ed from Woodstock cousins. The family Academy and soon after joined the US will gather for a memorial later in the Navy. He enjoyed fishing on Quasset summer at his home in Woodstock. Lake in Woodstock where he lived www.doughertybrosfuneralhome.com V­ illager Newspapers Friday, April 17, 2020 • A11 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 Katherine M. (Delisio) Annese, 77 Ronald Miner, 84 WEBSTER- Katherine M. (Delisio) Webster most of her life. She was a BROOKFIELD - Ronald Miner, 84 Miner. Annese age 77 passed away Monday, member of the Webster Sons of Italy of Brookfield, MA died peacefully on Ronald worked in the maintenance April 13, 2020 at the Brookside and the St. Louis League of Catholic April 8, 2020. department of Quaboag Corporation Rehabilitation and Women. She enjoyed travel and qual- He leaves behind in North Brookfield and is a veteran of Nursing. She was ity time with her family. Her and her his three sons Keith, the United States Army. the wife of the late husband Joseph owned and operat- Darryl, and Troy, Ron was most at home puttering Joseph A. Annese ed the Webster Nursery starting in five grandchildren around his house and was skilled in who passed away in 1971 then opening Dudley Nursery and seven great fixing things and creating gadgets. His 2002. She leaves five in 1991. Their business comprised of grandchildren and homemade Halloween displays drew sons and their wives; wholesale as well as retail flowers. his very special crowds every year. Ron and his wife Anthony L. Annese The retailed shrubs, plants of all type friend of eight years Sandy were talented dancers in the and AnneMarie of and did landscaping. They were one Karin Rhault. He area that are frequently mentioned Webster, Joseph of the largest tulip and lily growers on was predeceased to this day. A private burial will take Annese and Jennifer of Thompson, the East Coast. They were well known by the love of his life and soulmate place at a future date. The Shaw- CT, Christiopher Annese and Kim through out New England. Joe and of 56 years, Sandra (St. Martin) Miner Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., of Douglas, Matthew Annese and Kathy spearheaded the St. Louis annu- whom he grew up with as a child two Webster, MA has been entrusted with Donna of Woodstock, CT and Michael al festival for many years. houses away in “Little Canada” of his his arrangements. A guest book is Annese of Webster, also a daugh- There are no calling hours, all ser- hometown North Brookfield. He was available at www.shaw-majercik.com ter, Maria Brinkley and Daniel of vices will be at a later date. Please also predeceased by his brother Gerald where you can post a condolence or N. Grosvenordale, CT, eight grand- omit flowers and donations be made to Miner and sister Valerie Paquette. He light a candle. children; James, Vincent, Joseph, the Tri-Valley Elder Services, 10 Mill is the son of the late Lionel and Evelyn Daniel, Victoria, Tallia, Josephine and St., Webster, MA. The Shaw-Majercik Michalyn. She also leaves a sister Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, Theresa Delisio of Ohio she had a MA. A guest book is available at www. Stanley Pelczar, 88 sister that predeceased her Dorothy shaw-majercik.com where you may Delisio of CA. Kathy also leaves many post a condolence or light a candle. WEBSTER – School and served honorably in the friends and former customers. To send flowers to the family or Stanley Pelczar, 88, United Sates Air Force during the She was born in E. Lyme, CT daugh- plant a tree in memory of Katherine passed away peace- Korean war. ter of the late Francis Delisio and (Delisio) Annese, please visit our floral fully at his daugh- Stanley’s family wishes to extend Josephine (Gallo) Delisio and lived in store. ter’s home while sur- their utmost appreciation to the spe- rounded by his lov- cial people at Summit Eldercare who ing family and care- were always so attentive to Stanley’s givers after a long needs and wellbeing during his time Richard “Seamist” G. Beausoleil, 85 and courageous bat- there. “Smashing” is “For Sure” in a tle with Alzheimer’s better place. DANIELSON– Richard G Beausoleil, ter, Michelle Nicol and her husband disease on Saturday Stanley’s family kindly requests that fondly known by his friends as Kevin of Putnam; his siblings, David April 11, 2020. in lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- “Seamist”, 85, of Reynolds St., former- Beausoleil of Putnam, Leo Beausoleil Stanley is sur- tions be sent to the Cure Alzheimer’s ly of Putnam, died of Danielson, and Lucille Nelson of vived by his daugh- Fund., 34 Washington Street Suite 310 Tuesday April 7, 2020. Putnam; four grandchildren, Ethan, ter Donna Morgan of Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 in honor of Born in Putnam, he Evan, Megan, and Kyle Nicol all of Webster and her hus- Stanley. was the son of the Putnam, and several nieces and neph- band Dale; his grand- Private funeral arrangements have late Euclide and ews. He was predeceased by two broth- children: Emily been entrusted to the care of the Shaw- Marie Ange (Petrin) ers, Robert and Ronald Beausoleil. and Daniel Morgan; Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Beausoleil. A public Mass of Christian Burial his home health aide: Charlotte Street Webster, MA. Mr. Beausoleil and inurnment will take place at a later Bissonnette; he also leaves many niec- A guest book is available at www. worked as a machine date once the pandemic restrictions es and nephews. shaw-majercik.com where you may operator at Cranston have been lifted. Funeral arrange- Stanley was born in Uxbridge, post a message of comfort, share a fond Print until his retirement in 1999. He ments have been entrusted to the MA on January 8, 1932 son of Joseph memory, or light a candle in remem- enjoyed playing pitch and making his Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, and Anelia (Tomkiewicz) Pelczar; he brance of Stanley. delicious pork pies for his friends and 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. graduated from the Worcester Trade family. For memorial guestbook visit www. Richard is survived by a daugh- GilmanAndValade.com Send all obituary notices to Kristin F. Wilson, 38, Stonebridge Press, PO Box 90, Kristin F. Wilson, 38, of Webster, tains of New York as per her wishes at Southbridge, MA 01550, or by e-mail died Saturday, April 4, 2020. a later date. She leaves behind Funeral services will be private and to [email protected] children, brothers, at the convenience of the family. After sisters, and a step-fa- cremation, her ashes will be scattered ther. Along with with her mothers in the mountains of many other friends New York. and family. She was The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, loved greatly and 48 School St., Webster, MA has been will be truly and entrusted with her arrangements. deeply missed. She A guest book is available at www. Email struggled through- shaw-majercik.com where you may out her life and is now at peace. She post a message of comfort, share a fond will be cremated and ashes will be memory, or light a candle in remem- spread with her mothers in the moun- brance of Kristin. Us! Felix F. Condua II, 64 WORCESTER- Felix F. Condua II Ceramic Technician. age 64 passed away Sunday, April 5, There are no calling hours, all 2020 at Webster Manor, Webster, MA. services are private and at the con- He leaves family members, Nana N. venience of the family. The Shaw- Condua, Myeesha Wyette and Nana Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Kofi Condua. Webster, MA has been entrusted with Email us your thoughts to: He was born in Ghana son of the his arrangements. A guest book is late Felix F. Condua I and Sophia available at www.shaw-majercik.com [email protected] (Edwards) Condua. where you may post a condolence or Felix was employed by Cernova Corp light a candle. in Marlborough where he worked as a Community Connection Your area guide to buying, dining & shopping locally!

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