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PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, June 18, 2021 Serving Putnam since 2005 Complimentary to homes by request Killingly High School newspaper earns national recognition

KILLINGLY — The staff of Killingly Association annual review! High School’s student newspaper, the The Association evaluates a series Redline, has definitely gone above and of newspapers which are submitted, beyond this year, earning a first place based on format, newswriting, cover- in the American Scholastic Press age, grammar, creativity, page design and a number of other aspects of pub- Photo Courtesy lishing. In order to achieve a first place The Redline writers! From left to right, first designation, a newspaper has to be row: Brooke Harrington, Alison Capuano, almost perfect, earning a minimum of Kailey Harrington, Leilani Dean, Mr. Martin, 850 points out of 1,000. The KHS Redline Laney Dunn, Abby Driscoll, Grace Gilman, topped out at 910! That included a max- Mackenzie Farquhar. Second row: Grace imum score of 330 points out of 330 for Nicohols, Emma Prindle, Famina Seidi, content coverage. Cal Barber, Dedrick Baublitz, MaryGrace “You have an excellent school news- Dufault, Charlotte Morrissette, Nikki Flynn. paper, which shows the creativity and Missing from photo: Shealyn Harvey, journalistic knowledge of your editors, Hannah Morrisson, Shealyse Oertiz, Leah reporters, writers, photographers, lay- Groh, Skye Knupp, Emilee Lehtinen, Grace LeSage, Sydney Zicolella. Please ReadREDLINE, page A16 Day Kimball Hospital transitions COVID-19 vaccinations to Primary Care practices

PUTNAM — Beginning ic,” said Kyle Kramer, chief well over 40,000 vaccines Monday, June 21, Day Kimball executive officer, Day Kimball to those who were eager to Healthcare (DKH) will transi- Healthcare. receive it, we are shifting our tion COVID-19 vaccinations “As vaccines became avail- approach to better support from its existing clinics at able, we moved quickly to offer those who may require direct Day Kimball Hospital to its vaccinations at central loca- conversation with a physician Day Kimball Medical Group tions. These mass vaccination regarding the safety and effi- (DKMG) adult and pediatric sites were key components of cacy of the vaccine, and enable primary care practice loca- our success when we needed to delivery of the vaccine at the tions. deliver the vaccine to as many point of contact. This change “DKH has innovatively people as quickly as possible,” also makes the vaccine avail- Photo Courtesy adapted care and services to he said. able at more locations in our meet the needs of our commu- Kramer continued, “Now Left: Hans Rhynhart ’22, National English Honor Society President. nity throughout the pandem- that we have administered Please Read VACCINATIONS, page A16 Right: Emma Heimgartner ’22, Poet Laureate. Several residents displaced Meet Woodstock by Woodstock fire Academy’s first Poet Laureate WOODSTOCK — The accepted the task eagerly. Woodstock Academy is After voting on candidates, proud to announce that we were lucky to find Emma Emma Heimgartner ’22 of Heimgartner as our first poet Brooklyn has been elected laureate. We are excited to the first Poet Laureate of The walk in the powerful foot- Woodstock Academy. steps that Gorman has set, As her first official act and we’re excited for what as Poet Laureate, she will this society can do in the be presenting her original future.” poem, “New Dawn,” at The About Heimgartner, Academy’s Commencement Telford added, “I am confi- ceremony this Saturday, dent that Emma will excel June 12. in her role as Poet Laureate. The Academy has had She will set a high standard, subject-specific honor societ- not just for herself but for ies in science, math, world those students who will fol- languages, and music, but low in the role, which makes this year, it started two new her an especially apt choice honor societies, the Linda for this inaugural year.” Stedman Social Studies Below is a brief interview National Honor Society with Emma Heimgartner. Photos Courtesy BY JASON BLEAU (SSNHS), and the Robert WA: What are some of your Firefighters from thirteen different departments worked to CONTRIBUTING WRITER Holland National English earliest experiences with control a blaze at a Woodstock farmhouse on Route Honor Society (NEHS). The writing and poetry? WOODSTOCK – Thirteen fire SSNHS is named in mem- EH: My earliest experi- departments from two states ory of social studies teach- ence with writing poetry, responded to an early morning er Linda Stedman, and the specifically, is in seventh structure fire on June 15 that dis- NEHS is named for Academy grade where I had to write a placed five individuals and took Trustee Robert Holland. haiku for my English class. the lives of several pets. “I think that Mr. Holland The prompt was writing Shortly after midnight crews would be pleased by the nam- about something you love received calls for a reported struc- ing of the NEHS to honor through metaphor and a spe- ture fire at 832 Route 169 with the his dual legacy, both as a cific rhyme scheme. I ended possibility of people still inside the dedicated Trustee and as an up writing about corgis and building. According to Woodstock accomplished writer,” said compared them to lattes. Fire Marshal Dick Baron, first Rich Telford, English depart- However, I’ve been crafting responders arrived to find the ment chair at The Woodstock my own tales since I was lit- building completely engulfed. Academy. “His long tenure tle and loved to make little “There was already a trooper on the Board of Trustees was picture books and short sto- on the scene who must’ve been marked by a constant dedica- ries. nearby. The four occupants of the tion to providing Academy WA: What authors or poets house were out, and they were in students with the richest edu- influence you? the process of waking the tenant cation possible.” EH: For this poem I was up and getting him out. From there “The administration influenced heavily by poets we knew at least all the occupants tasked our newly formed like Maya Angelou and Dylan were out and then it got into a pret- society with finding the first Thomas. “On the Pulse of ty large-scale fire attack on an old WA Poet Laureate,” said Morning” by Maya Angelou farmhouse with balloon frame con- Hans Rhynhart ’22, presi- is all about the future and the struction in an area where there’s dent of the NEHS. “All of us new beginnings it can bring. no hydrants,” Baron said. “That’s were inspired by Amanda The past and present may why there were over twelve fire Gorman’s poem at President Fire spews from the roof of a home in Woodstock that Biden’s inauguration. We Please Read POET, page A2 caught fire I the early morning hours of June 15. Please Read FIRE, page A16 A2 • Friday, June 18, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS The more things change, the more they stay the same

are distributed by the local florists. This for the past three years. Other groups June 12, 1975. That class was the 100th is not in any way a commercial project” participating in the observance were graduating class from Killingly High (WCT, June 8, 1913). the color guard of the Leo J. L’Homme School (which was originally housed KILLINGLY How many of you remember when Post 21, American Legion of Danielson, in the old Grammar School building AT Grant’s was located on Main Street in and local Boy Scouts.” Rev. Frank C. on High Street). Carl Harrington and 300 Danielson? While browsing through Perkins of the Union Baptist Church in Mark D. Robinson were co-valedictori- June 1975 Windham County Transcripts East Killingly gave the Invocation and ans; Susan M. Chabot, the salutatori- I came across the following interest- Benediction (WCT June 12, 1975, article an. The prayer was given by Reverend MARGARET ing ad: “The Grant City of Danielson and caption). Flag Day dates back to 1916 Ivanhoe McCollum, pastor emeritus WEAVER Welcomes The Royal Wild West Circus when President Woodrow Wilson issued of the Danielson Baptist Church. The June 19 at the Killingly High School a proclamation establishing June 14 as Principal in 1975 was Richard Smith; Field. Performance at 4 and 8 P.M. Flag Day. (en. Wikipedia).Do you remem- Superintendent of Schools was Anthony Once again, I thought that I would do Sponsored by the Danielson F. O. P. and ber Gertrude Pradel? Perhaps some of Muscente. (WCT June 19, 1975, p.1). For some June Windham County Transcript The Heart Fund.” (WCT June 12, 1975, p. you even had her as a teacher. In 1975, a photo of the original high school see extracts from a few assorted years. I 1). I would love to hear from anyone who “the Eastern Connecticut Schoolmen, page 21 of “Images of America Killingly” always enjoy, and sometimes am actually attended one of the performanc- meeting in Norwich Saturday night by Natalie L. Coolidge and Robert A. amazed, at how life has changed---and es. I found Grant’s hours interesting, to observe their 50th anniversary as Spencer. how it is still much the same. Have you especially Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. the only remaining all-male educa- Perhaps you dreamed of travelling to ever attended a garden party? This one Years ago I remember some of the men tors group in Connecticut, honored exotic places even when you were in was held in 1916. “A Floral Garden Party at the Killingly Historical Center dis- veteran Killingly High School teacher high school. One lucky young lady saw is to be given by the Civic Federation, cussing the fact that Saturday night was Miss Gertrude Pradel as Schoolman-of- her dreams come true that year. “Miss June 13, on the grounds of Luther a big shopping night for the local fami- the-Year. It was the third time in the Joanne Correia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pilling, Main St., Danielson. A Children’s lies. Downtown Danielson was bustling! ECSM’s history that their annual award Arthur Correia of Main St., Dayville, has Pageant occurs directly after school and An entry in Natalie Coolidge’s Killingly has been made to a woman educator. been notified by American Field Service supper will be served from 6 o’clock to 8 Business Encyclopedia stated that W. T. Main speaker at the dinner meeting was International Scholarships that she o’clock. There will be many and varied Grant’s opened a store in Danielson in Dr. Sidney P. Marland, Jr., a Killingly will be living in Istanbul, Turkey, this attractions which the Civic Federation 1926 in the Exchange Block which once native and former U. S. Commissioner summer with Mr. and Mrs. Halil Anli knows so well how to provide. If Tuesday stood across from present-day Danielson of Education, currently president of the and their four children. Joanne, 16, will should be stormy, the Garden Party will Surplus Sales. College Entrance Examination Board be a senior at Killingly High School in be given the following day” (WCT June Did you celebrate Flag Day this past based in New York City and a resident September. She was chosen for the AFS 8, 1916). week on June 14? A caption to a photo of Hampton. Dr. Marland related stories ‘Americans Abroad’ summer program With the isolation many senior citizens in the above Transcript captured a bit of the great contribution of Connecticut by the local chapter.” (WCT June 12, have felt during the Covid pandemic, I of Flag Day 1975. “Flag Day ceremo- Educators to America’s progress, includ- 1975, p.1). found the following article most touch- nies were held Sunday at Davis Park ing Henry Barnard and especially ing. “The first annual National Flower in Danielson. Among the participants William Torrey Harris of Killingly, both Margaret M. Weaver Killingly Shut-in Day is to be observed Saturday are Nicholas Katsapis, post command- former U.S. commissioners of education Municipal Historian, June 2021. For addi- by the Florist Telegraph Delivery er, Merrill C. Smith Post 2650, Veterans who ‘fathered’ and ‘laid the ground work tional information email me at margaret- Association, of which Franklin D. Crosby of Foreign Wars, who received a state for free public education in our state.’ [email protected] or visit the Killingly of Academy St. is a member. The aim of of Connecticut flag which was flown Preliminary speaker was Mr. Alton P. Historical & Genealogical Center Wed. or the association is that no shut-in shall be over the Capitol April 29 from State Aldrich, retired-director of the Harvard Sat. 10-4 (when it reopens) or www.killing- without a complimentary bouquet and Representative James O’Connor; State H. Ellis Technical School, who spoke lyhistorical.org. or call 860-779-7250 (when Mr. Crosby requests that any church Senator Audrey Beck, (was) keynote briefly ‘in retrospect’ on Education from the Historical Center reopens). Like us at or organization knowing of any such speaker. Danielson Elks Exalted Ruler the Stone Age to the Aero-Space Age..” Facebook at www.facebook.com/killing- worthy person call him at Danielson John E Burke Jr. presented a U.S. flag to (WCT, June 12, 1975, p.1). lyhistoricalsociety. Mail for the Killingly 137 this evening up to 9.30 o’clock or on Marilyn Elfgren of the Foster-Killingly June is the month for graduations, Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. or Friday before noon. This offer applies Fife and Drum Corps. The group (under and the Transcript of the following week the Killingly Historical and Genealogical to the towns of Killingly and Brooklyn. the direction of Alton P. Aldrich) has reported on the Killingly High School Center should be sent to PO Box 265, The flowers have been donated by the been part of the Flag Day ceremonies graduation, which had taken place on Danielson, CT 06239. association and by the large growers and POET Fatherhood — continued from page A1 be trying times but there is a bright- er future on the horizon. The famous Dylan Thomas poem, “Do Not Go Gentle often underappreciated Into That Good Night,” inspired me to think about how although there were times over the past year where giving up Who originally penned the words is best to them. But God is doing what is seemed easiest, our generation kept fight- not clear, but this oft-quoted truth is best for us, training us to live God’s ing. Fighting for things we cared about clear and thought-provoking: “Dads BEYOND holy best. At the time, discipline isn’t and working hard despite the uncertain are like a steady but less sentimen- much fun. It always feels like it’s going times. I took many of these ideas to help talized institution — the sun in our THE PEWS against the grain. Later, of course, me write my poem and come up with a familial sky that warms and gives life it pays off big-time, for it’s the well- tone. but isn’t much thought about unless trained who find themselves mature in WA: What is the title of your com- he goes missing.” As a son, a father, BISHOP JOHN their relationship with God. (Hebrews mencement poem? and a long-time pastor, that statement 12:4-11 MSG) EH: I titled my poem “New Dawn” resonates with me. Fatherhood is often W. HANSON What if we celebrated the everyday, because with each new generation there unappreciated. ordinary fathers who believe in their comes new ideas, new technology, and When I consider my own father, I children and live honest, steady lives? new efforts to make the world better. As would have to agree with two other put it: What if we rose above the rhetoric of our world is given to our generation, we public figures who captured the beau- In this all-out match against sin, the few who have had bad experienc- will change it in small and large ways. ty of fatherhood in just a few words: others have suffered far worse than es with fathers, and verbalized how Dawns are the starts of new days full “My father gave me the greatest gift you, to say nothing of what Jesus went much we love those fathers who did of limitless possibilities. Especially with anyone could give another person, he through—all that bloodshed! So don’t their best? What if we honored our the Covid nightmare simmering down believed in me.” ―Jim Valvano, col- feel sorry for yourselves. Or have you fathers, knowing that they are human we are on the cusp of a new type of dawn. lege basketball coach and broadcaster. forgotten how good parents treat chil- and imperfect? Wouldn’t that be much A new beginning other generations hav- “My father didn’t tell me how to dren, and that God regards you as his like stopping to appreciate that old, en’t really seen. live. He lived and let me watch him children? faithful orb in the sky that makes the WA: Can you give us a preview of its do it.” ―Clarence Budington Kelland, My dear child, don’t shrug off God’s world tick? theme, content, or message? American author of sixty novels. discipline, but don’t be crushed by it If you are a father who is feeling EH: The main theme of my poem is It is impossible to measure, or put either. It’s the child he loves that he unappreciated, I hope you can see past really loss and how the graduates and a value on, the steady, loving father. disciplines; the child he embraces, he the verbiage of our declining moral people our age have dealt with the losses They give stability and protection to also corrects. God is educating you; climate and realize your enormous of the last year, and more importantly millions, while flashier, noisier men that’s why you must never drop out. value. I would agree with Mike Myers, how we changed and grew because of grab all the attention. Many of us could He’s treating you as dear children. Canadian-American actor, comedian, them. I want people to walk away think- not share a quote or point to a magnan- This trouble you’re in isn’t punish- director, producer and screenwrit- ing about how Covid has changed them imous feat of our father, but we can ment; it’s training, the normal expe- er, who said, “Anyone who tells you and how despite everything we lost we remember the safety and sanity his rience of children. Only irresponsi- fatherhood is the greatest thing that were resilient and pushed on. Our gen- covering provided. Unfortunately, we ble parents leave children to fend for can happen to you, they are understat- eration survived a pandemic and the tur- often don’t express or show apprecia- themselves. Would you prefer an irre- ing it.” moil that came with it, and throughout tion for that sunshine, until our father sponsible God? We respect our own we worked, protested, and adapted. is old or gone. parents for training and not spoiling Bishop John W. Hanson oversees Sometimes fathers are under-appre- us, so why not embrace God’s training Acts II Ministries in Thompson, where WA: What do you hope to accomplish ciated just as God is underappreciated, so we can truly live? While we were fatherhood is celebrated. For more as Poet Laureate next year? because it falls their lot to provide us children, our parents did what seemed information, please visit www.ActsII. EH: As Poet Laureate my job is to with discipline. Here is how Scripture org. spread poetry throughout the school and local community. I understand that poet- ry isn’t most people’s thing. It’s very metaphorical and the language can even be confusing. But, I hope to start encour- aging poetry through spreading more poetry through The Academy—small posters with inspirational or humorous poetry that people might take the time DON’T to stop and read. I’ve even been toying with the idea of a club or website where MISS people could share poetry or short stories A THING! they’ve written to get compliments or advice. VILLAGER ALMANAC

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In the Studio ACCURACY WATCH CYNTHIA SAARI The Villager Newspapers is com- mitted to accuracy in all its news “In the Studio” is a newer feature reports. Although numerous safe- for the Villager Newspapers. The Quiet guards are in place to ensure accu- Corner is home to many artists and makers, some of whom have national rate reporting, mistakes can occur. or international recognition for their Confirmed fact errors will be cor- work in fine art, handcraft, performing rected at the top right hand corner art, art education, and graphic art. In of page A3 in a timely manner. this semi-weekly series, we’ll talk with If you find a mistake call (860) our artist neighbors and learn about 928-1818 or e-mail charlie@villager- their careers, current projects, and con- Bob Lindell newspapers.com. nections to our towns. We’ll also learn some “artspeak” terms in our conversa- sion, Thom? tions, demystifying some of those “artist A lot. The first step though is talking words”. with the client and really trying to Lasell University students understand his or her vision and what Tucked into Lee Street in down- they’re expecting, then I go from there. named to Spring 2021 Dean’s town Putnam, is Red Spider Tattoo. word intentionally fixed or placed on Today we’re speaking with owner Bob I’d like to hear a little bit about the skin: a: one that is indelible and List Lindell and associate Thom Soroka. your career paths. Have you both created by insertion of pigment under Collectively, they have 45 years of expe- always drawn or painted? the skin (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) NEWTON, Mass. — Lasell University rience as professional tattoo artists. Bob: I’m using my B.A. in English Early tattoos marked criminals in students named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s Both of them create a range of draw- as you can tell…seriously, I’ve always China; Egyptian mummy women bore List were recognized for their academ- ings, which are transformed into per- just wanted to do something creative. I medicinal tattoos, and young Samoan ic performance last semester. Students manent body art. played drums for 15 years before giving chiefs were “tataued” to signify leader- included were: that up for tattooing starting in 1994. I ship roles. In ancient Greece and Rome, Alexandra Chitwood of Dayville Hi guys--thanks for taking the time began tattooing professionally in 1997 outcasts, solders, and arms makers bore Lexie Brunet of Dayville to talk with me. I just asked a young and it is my only job. tattoos. Moving into the 20th Century, Spencer Fulone of Thompson woman in your waiting area to say Thom: I’ve been a part of the tattoo sailors and entertainers illustrated For more information contact: something about Red Spider and she industry for about 20 years now and their stories and professions through Samantha Mocle, assistant director enthusiastically told me that she’s back have been drawing and creating as far tattoos. Celebrities and musicians in of communications at smocle@lasell. for her 4th tattoo here. That’s a nice back as I can remember. America have inspired tattoos since the edu or at 617-243-2386. endorsement! 1940’s; cosmetic and medical tattoos are Where does your work intersect used to minimize marks of trauma and Bob, I understand that technology with the Quiet Corner? enhance facial features. Styles of tattoos has greatly changed tattooing. Is it Bob: Well, I live here in Putnam and range from “classic Americana”, to car- a pretty sophisticated process now? have lived in Connecticut since coming toonish “new school” work, Japanese, The process has remained the same— from Chicago in 1999; I’ve marked peo- black & gray, stick and poke, realism, Insightful ink/pigment pushed into the skin. ple from all over the world. We try to blackwork, minimalist, and blend- Technology has been applied to how be a positive business in the area and I ed styles. One of the most significant that pushing is done. With more pop- think we achieve that for the most part trends in contemporary tattoo work is ularity comes innovation (some good, at Red Spider Tattoo. the planning out of large pieces har- and some unnecessary in my opinion). Thom: I grew up here and live here so kening to the the sleeves and bodysuits I’m just trying to contribute. of counterculture tattoos of the 1970’s. What kind of style changes have This leads me to my next question for Personal meaning may be expressed JEWELERS you seen over time? you both. In a few words, what do you in memorial imagery such as portraits Fine Jewelry & Gifts Thom: I wouldn’t necessarily say strive for? and birth/death dates. What was once The Jewelry store where you buy with confidence there have been style changes so much Bob: Giving people what they want if clandestine has become mainstream, as trends. I can say that there’s definite- I’m comfortable doing that, and doing organic pigments have replaced min- ly been constant growth in the quality it well. erals, and while the electric needle has of tattoos. Thom: Progression. largely replaced more primitive materi- WE BUY GOLD Bob: There are trends and fashions. als for tattooing tools, pushing ink into For example, “tribal” style arm bands I’m sure that some of our readers the skin has endured for centuries. (ref. Specializing were once in vogue, but are now consid- will have more questions for you. authoritytattoo.com) ered dated. Meaning in tattoo choice is How can you be contacted? Bonus fun fact: “Otzi the Iceman”, in Custom Designs personal, but not a requirement. Bob: The shop phone number is Europe’s oldest human mummy bear- All types of Jewelry Repairs 860.933.2974; leave a message. We work ing 61 tattoos made from soot or ash, MASTER JEWELERS™ You’ve called tattoo a form of folk by appointment only now and try to was preserved in ice for 5300 years. art, Bob. Can you elaborate on that? get back to people in a timely manner. BRILLIANCE YOU DESERVE ® We’re on social media. That’s me in the I believe it was more from the turn of About the writer: Cynthia Saari 409 Main St. Southbridge, MA the last century to the post-WWII period photo. (Woodstock) is a nationally recognized that we could call it that. Previously, Thom: Yes, call the shop. I’m also on flamework glass artist. She has exhibit- morinjewelers.com • 508-764-7250 tattooing was secretive and limited to Facebook, Instagram @Soroka.art, and ed her work & taught for over 20 years; Located at CVS Plaza fewer people. It had a real mojo to it that e-mail [email protected]. You can her glass beads have been included in is now mostly gone. see images like the one here on line. numerous publications & invitationals. Cynthia offers talks & workshops in the What kind of research or planning Word of the day: Quiet Corner; she is an adjunct professor do you do before starting a commis- Tattoo: a mark, figure, design, or of art at a local college. SPRING SALE BUY FACTORY DIRECT Local women meet Gov. Lamont & SAVE More Dirty Power Plants, and Quiet Corner Shouts!, a grassroots group that encourages civic engagement. “We learned from the Governor that Biggest Selection of Marble, he is working to address our concerns. Granite & Quartz of ANY Fabrication Shop He said prenatal and postnatal home 300 Colors To Choose From visits will be offered to mothers and Please call for appointment babies in Windham, there will be state- wide no-cost summer camps for chil- 508-842-9800 • shrewsburymarbleandgranite.com dren to prepare them for school this 620 Boston Turnpike (Rte 9 E), Shrewsbury, MA fall after their isolation due to COVID, (1/4 mi. east of Home Depot – Big Blue Bldg) and he’s concerned about the Killingly Mon-Thurs 8-5, Fri & Sat & 9-4 power plant,” she continued. INC. Kapelner- THE SIDING STORE Champ intro- Siding • Roofing • Windows • Decks • Sunrooms duced herself SPRING SPECIALS Photo Carol Davidge as “Mother AFFORDABLE! Lightening,” NOW IN EFFECT Mary Eliza Kimball and Cheryl Kapelner-Champ of Pomfret, and Claudia Allen of Thompson met her artist and Gov. Ned Lamont (center) on June 11 to express concern about Windham Hospital’s elimination poet name since $$$$ of its Maternal and Newborn Delivery Room and construction of a new Killingly Power Plant. the 1970s. The Financing available to quali ed customers! meeting was in We take pride thesidingstoreinc.com BY CAROL DAVIDGE demic and expressed our concerns CONTRIBUTING WRITER Willimantic’s in our customer 860.423.7771 860.963.9035 about two urgent issues affecting WilliBrew restau- service! 860.886.1718 860.564.7088 Windham County: the elimination of rant. WILLIMANTIC — On June 11, Cheryl Windham Hospital’s Maternal and References Galore • Fully Licensed • Senior Discounts • Lead Safe Kapelner-Champ and Mary Eliza Newborn Delivery Room and Killingly’s Kimball of Pomfret with Claudia Allen Fracked Gas Power Plant Project,” said of Thompson met Govern Ned Lamont Kapelner-Champ. in Willimantic. The three women are involved in local “We praised the Governor for his organizations including: Windham positive handling of this horrific pan- United to Save Our Healthcare, No A4 • Friday, June 18, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Woodstock Academy announces Class Night scholarships and awards

WOODSTOCK — Members of Alexia Adams: Accounting Duffy Scholarship; Liam Richard W. Franklin Memorial Outstanding Achievement in the class of 2021, families, facul- Award, David H. Luppi Blanchflower: Outstanding Scholarship, Head of School Exploring Multimedia, Senior ty, and the greater Woodstock Memorial Scholarship, Achievement in Latin 1; Award - 2020/21 School Year; Video Contest - Best Script, The Academy community gath- Outstanding Achievement in Amanda Bond: Outstanding Colby Groves: Louise P. Jordan Academy Humanitarian ered in the Loos Center for the AP Computer Science, Achievement in Pastry and Memorial Outstanding Scholarship; Carly Millette: Arts on Thursday, June 10, for Outstanding Achievement in Baking; Ethan Bove: Vocalist Award; Ashley Guillot Charter Oak Federal Credit the annual Class Night and AP Statistics, Outstanding Congressional Certificate of Head of School Award - 2020/21 Union Community Baccalaureate program. Achievement in ECE Statistics, Merit, Susan Dorrance Gordon School Year, Charles, Millicent Scholarship, Outstanding Throughout the evening, Woodstock Agricultural Scholarship - Outstanding & Richard Noren Memorial Achievement in Family & soon-to-be graduates were hon- Society Scholarship; Emily Math Student, National Merit Scholarship, Woodstock Consumer Science; Karissa ored with over 200 awards and Anderson: Outstanding Scholarship Finalist, Agricultural Society Minkema: Tri-M Award; Bailey scholarships. Generous donors Achievement in Italian 3; Livia Outstanding Achievement in Scholarship Fern Phaneuf Mitchell: High Achievement in and community partners Armstrong: Susan Dorrance AP Calculus BC, Outstanding Memorial; Amanda Hair: Spanish 4; Salwa Naveed: The contributed to the more than Gordon - Latin Prize, Achievement in Chemistry, Community Foundation of Academy Humanitarian $170,000 awarded to Woodstock Outstanding Achievement in Outstanding Achievement in Eastern CT Emil Vaida Scholarship; Ashley Nunes: Academy students during the Latin 3, Natalie & Robert W. Physics, Williams Scholarship Scholarship, Community AFSCME Local 1303 event. Randall Memorial Award; Academic Scholarship; Foundation of Eastern CT Scholarship, American Legion By a vote of the senior class, Ethan Aspiras: Artist of the Matthew Brady: Christopher Harold D. Carpenter Americanism Award, Charles newly announced director of Year; Iris Bazinet: National Bradley Memorial Scholarship, Scholarship, Community Couture Memorial Award, equity and inclusion, Denzel Honor Society Scholarship; High Achievement in Family Foundation of Eastern CT Outstanding Achievement in Washington, was chosen as the Sierra Bedard: Charles Foods & Nutrition, William L. Town of Eastford Scholarship, International Relations, inspirational speaker for the Cournoyer Memorial Parkerton Memorial Award, Woodstock Academy Music Woodstock Agricultural Baccalaureate portion of the Scholarship; Kathleen Ben: Tri-M Award - Silas Bunnel Parents Association Society Scholarship, evening. The Woodstock Academy Memorial Scholarship, Scholarship; Jacob Hernandez: Woodstock Lions Club Senior class president, Ambassador Award; Tabitha Woodstock Academy Music Outstanding Achievement in Scholarship, Putnam #46 Clayton Singleton of Eastford, Bezanson: 2021 Legacy Award Parents Association German 2; Yago Herrera Ancient Free Accepted Masons welcomed the families, guests, Scholarship, High Scholarship; Katelin Briere: Moreno de Acevedo: High Educational Award; Meaghan and classmates, and presented Achievement in Personal English Teacher’s Award for Achievement in Architectural O’Brien: Woodstock Academy the senior class gift. Finance, Walter B. Millward Hard Work and Effort, Design, Outstanding Music Parents Association 95 seniors received the Scholarship; Cedric Bilica: Woodstock Academy Music Achievement in ECE Calculus; Scholarship, Michael Presidential Award for American Legion Americanism Parents Association Emma Hovestadt: Community Wlaskiewicz Memorial Award; Academic Excellence awarded Award, Community Scholarship; Logan Brock: Foundation of Eastern CT Oliva Ott: The Woodstock to students with a grade point Foundation of Eastern CT August Walter “Gus” Loos Shirley Bradway Serafin Academy Ambassador Award, average of 3.5 or higher. Dennis S. 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Arts in Willimantic assembled in their a few years before when he committed 29th fought valiantly and dug the deep theater for the first time since the pan- a minor crime by stealing a boat with trenches to plant explosives. But the demic. The mood was celebratory. a friend. He was sent to prison and the casualties were massive. Private Webb They were happy to be together as they conditions were so terrible, he escaped put a human face on the fog of war waited for Mr. Kevin Johnson from The only to be sent to the Old Weathersfield as he appeared clearly shaken by the Connecticut State Library to appear in Prison for a longer sentence. When experience. It was not lost on his young the character of Private William Webb, Webb was finally released, he would audience who absorbed the heaviness a Civil War soldier from the CT 29th have found it difficult to find employ- of the moment. And then he brought Colored Regiment. ment. Some things never change. The us all back to reality with levity as he Students were introduced to the 29th CT 29th Colored Regiment provided an described the hard tack biscuits which regiment a few weeks earlier through opportunity to turn a new leaf, become were part of his daily rations and later the preparation materials provided by a man and fight for freedom. getting married. By the time William Windham/Willimantic NAACP which Freedom was a loaded word for a Webb sauntered off stage singing his arranged the program and performance young Black man, even in the North, old “Freedom” song, the performing through their curriculum and educa- where people of African and Native arts students were already saluting him tion committee. During the preparation American descent were patronized as with a standing ovation. lessons students were asked to dive into if they were children. They certainly But that was not the end of the les- the concept of freedom, the most iconic were not shown respect or treated as sons. When Mr. Johnson returned to of American ideals, in the context of citizens. William Webb conveyed the the stage to take questions, the stu- enslaved Africans and free Blacks who immense respect that he and the other dents rose to the occasion and showed did not yet enjoy citizenship or full soldiers had for one of the Black officers that the lessons of the past had not freedom in the 1860’s. Students explored who stood over 6 feet tall and held com- been lost in the context of the present. first amendment rights through case mand over the troops. He was the target They asked intelligent questions about studies from the 1830’s to the Civil War, of their aspirations “He was a man – a the scholarship and research behind including Prudence Crandall, where man that looked like me”. the performance, and provocative abolitionists argued for equal educa- William Webb described the speech questions about racial justice. Perhaps tion, free speech and the right to peti- Fredrick Douglas gave to the 29th the best lesson of the day was that of tion, while the higher courts argued Regiment before they shipped out, a being fully human. When asked if the that “those of African descent were pep talk that instilled pride and deter- murder of George Floyd and current Photo Donna Dufresne not nor ever would be citizens” (Dredd mination as they reflected on the solem- racial tensions made him angry, Mr. Leah Ralls, President of Windham/ Scott, 1857). nity of their role as Black men who Johnson replied that believed that it Willimantic NAACP and Kevin Johnson, When Kevin Johnson crept onto were fighting for the freedom of their was important to talk about race, but it dressed as Private William Webb of the th the stage in the character of William enslaved brothers and sisters as well as was most important to put a human face 29 Colored Regiment in the Civil War. Webb, singing a traditional spiritual, a better life for themselves. on it and make positive connections “Freedom,” the audience was immedi- But the glitter of hope and freedom through kindness. Indeed. Anger and BY DONNA DUFRESNE ately hooked. More than a biographi- were soon lost as the 29th regiment hatred are the crumbs that sustain fear. OUT OF THE BOX LEARNING cal sketch, William Webb brought the engaged in battles and William Webb Mr. Johnson and Private Webb fed our WILLIMANTIC — On June 7, students students back to 1864 when he enlisted saw his friends and comrades fall souls and gave us much to chew on as at The ACT School for the Performing in the CT 29th Colored Regiment. He’d around him. Most notable was the bat- we reflected on the lessons of the past in had his troubles as a young Black man tle of the Crater at Petersburg. The the context of the present. Area Eastern students make Dean’s List in spring 2021 semester

WILLIMANTIC — Eastern time student who majors in Health Zachary Cutler of Putnam, a full-time time student who majors in Criminology Connecticut State University recently Sciences. student who majors in Health Sciences. and Sociology. released its Dean’s List for the spring Felicia Horne of Danielson, a full-time Angelica Desrosiers of Putnam, a full- Sylvia Lawrence of Woodstock, a 2021 semester, in which nearly 1,300 stu- student who majors in Early Childhood time student who majors in English. full-time student who majors in Social dents were recognized for maintaining Education and English. Shai-Lin Gothreau of Putnam, a full- Work. high GPAs. Candice Koolhaas of Danielson, a full- time student who majors in Business Samantha Orlowski of Woodstock, Among them are: time student who majors in Psychology. Administration. a full-time student who majors in Maxwell Chace of Brooklyn, a full- Danielle Laurito of Danielson, a Haley Russo of Putnam, a full-time Communication. time student who majors in English. full-time student who majors in Early student who majors in Health Sciences. Cameron Saracina of Woodstock, a Keeling Chiu of Brooklyn, a full-time Childhood Education and Psychology. Hanna Russo of Putnam, a full-time full-time student who majors in Social student who majors in Criminology and Lily Madden of Danielson, a full-time student who majors in Social Work. Work. Sociology. student who majors in Elementary Cecilia LeBlanc of North Aidan Stewart of Woodstock, a full- Amanda Gilbert of Brooklyn, a full- Education and Liberal Studies. Grosvenordale, a full-time student who time student who majors in Exploratory time student who majors in Biology. Lauren Mayotte of Danielson, a full- majors in Early Childhood Education STEM. Savannah Henault of Brooklyn, a time student who majors in English. and Art. Evan Wood of Woodstock, a full-time full-time student who majors in Social Aboyowa Rone of Danielson, a full- Laura Leeza Ching of North student who majors in Exploratory - Work. time student who majors in Finance. Grosvenordale, a part-time student who Undecided. Josephina Keith of Brooklyn, a full- Jamie Shay of Danielson, a full-time majors in Computer Science. time student who majors in Psychology. student who majors in Social Work. Noelle Ciccarelli of Thompson, a full- To qualify for Dean’s List, full-time Olivia Majek of Brooklyn, a full-time Vanessa Streb of Danielson, a full- time student who majors in Psychology. students must complete a minimum of student who majors in Psychology. time student who majors in Biology. Elizabeth Jourdan of Thompson, 12 credits in letter-graded courses with Rebekah Perez of Brooklyn, a full- Larda Yottivong of Danielson, a full- a full-time student who majors in an average GPA of 3.5 or higher in the time student who majors in Social time student who majors in Psychology. Communication. semester. Part-time students are eligi- Work. Victoria Bryer of Dayville, a full-time Emma Green of Pomfret Center, ble if they’ve accumulated 15 or more Emily Rainville of Brooklyn, a full- student who majors in Criminology. a full-time student who majors in credits of letter-graded course work time student who majors in English and Zachary Capron of Dayville, a full-time Criminology. with an average GPA of 3.5 or higher. Elementary Education. student who majors in Criminology. James Hemeon of Pomfret Center, Jared Tidwell of Brooklyn, a full-time Molly Hayes of Dayville, a full-time a full-time student who majors in student who majors in Accounting. student who majors in Sociology. Computer Science and Mathematics. Benjamin Torre of Brooklyn, a full- Allison Keeling of Dayville, a full- Allen Horn of Pomfret Center, a full- time student who majors in Business time student who majors in Elementary time student who majors in History. Administration. Education and Art. Gabrielle Larrow of Pomfret Center, Lucas Basilio of Danielson, a full- Jonathan Lepire of Dayville, a a full-time student who majors in Art. time student who majors in Business full-time student who majors in Isabella Symington-St. John of Administration. Environmental Earth Science. Pomfret Center, a full-time student who Tyra Bergstrom of Danielson, a full- Camryn Soler of Dayville, a full-time majors in Biology. time student who majors in Psychology. student who majors in Psychology and Kaitlyn Bembenek of Woodstock, a Tina Dyer of Danielson, a full-time Criminology. full-time student who majors in Biology. student who majors in Social Work. Brandon Gaudreau of Rogers, a full- Jacob Blain of Woodstock, a full-time Caitlyn Eldridge of Danielson, a time student who majors in Political student who majors in Communication. full-time student who majors in Early Science. Danielle Chaput of Woodstock, a full- Childhood Education and History. Hannah Bowen of Putnam, a full-time time student who majors in Psychology. Morgan Harriott of Danielson, a full- student who majors in English. Joshua Lavitt of Woodstock, a full- THE LAW OFFICE OF G ABRIELLE LABONTE ACT Performing Arts Magnet ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW High School recruiting students WILLS AND CARPENTRY SERVICES CT, LLC TRUSTS for 2021-2022 Remodeling MEDICAID Kitchens, Baths PLANNING WILLIMANTIC — EASTCONN’s Arts es and earn free college credits through at the Capitol Theater (ACT) magnet the state university system, while still and More! ROBATE high school is currently accepting aca- attending ACT. 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We CONTRIBUTING WRITER The bill has been touted as a way to bill that keeps increasing taxes on the fought this hard for six hours but as add to the state’s Special Transportation residents of this state and there is no expected, the majority Democrats have HARTFORD – State lawmakers repre- Fund, which Republicans argued should way I could support the bill as written,” their way and any amendments that senting Northeastern Connecticut voted be restored using existing monies. Dauphinais said in a statement. “This is we tried to put into this bill to attempt against a proposed highway use fee that During debates on the bill Republican just another example of legislation that to make it better failed. I hope people opponents argue would increase the lawmakers in the House even sought was passed by Democrats who rejected across the state are paying attention to costs of goods and services in the state. to transfer $320 million in motor vehi- every sensible, Republican amendment what is going on in this building,” said Republican State Representatives cle-related sales tax revenue to the STF without compromise.” Hayes in a statement. “The trucking Anne Dauphinais and Rick Hayes voted which also failed much to the dismay of Her fellow Republican lawmaker companies will have to recover their against H.B. 6684, An Act Concerning a Rep. Dauphinais. Rep. Hayes took aim a Governor Ned lost money and you better believe that Highway Use Free. The bill passed on “One amendment aimed to use the Lamont whose seeks to use the STF to burden will be on the consumer.” June 9 in a largely party line vote of tax dollars Connecticut residents are fund multiple transportation projects. Republicans also made an attempt 88 to 59. While all Republicans present already paying to make necessary road However, Rep. Hayes sees the new use during debate to exempt retail, whole- voted against the bill several Democrats repairs. We realize we have roads that fee as a way to bolster the account sale food delivery and agricultural com- joined in opposing the measure includ- absolutely need to be repaired, but by through new taxation in contrary to the modity transportation vehicles from ing another local lawmaker, Democratic rejecting our amendment, Democrats governor’s previous vows. the bill’s impact which also failed to State Representative Pat Boyd, but not once again are telling taxpayers that “In one breath, the governor says no earn enough support from lawmakers enough to kill the bill on the final day of they need to pay more in order for new taxes, but what was just voted on across the aisle. Lori Hamilton named Day Kimball Employee of the Year

PUTNAM — Lori Hamilton, surgical department, Hamilton that honors nurses for their clinical coordinator in the is responsible for supporting exceptional contributions to medical/surgical department the unit’s nursing staff, provid- the profession. Hamilton cur- at Day Kimball Hospital, has ing staff education, and assist- rently resides in Oxford, Mass. been named employee of the ing with direct patient care. Day Kimball Healthcare’s year for 2020 by Day Kimball “We are so proud to see Lori 2020 employees of the month Healthcare (DKH). receive this recognition,” said included: William Heckendorf, Hamilton’s selection was her supervisor, Deb Blackmer, registered nurse and nursing announced at DKH’s staff clinical manager in the med- supervisor; Caitlin Mather, appreciation barbecue held ical/surgical department at medical social worker; Dennis at Day Kimball Hospital on Day Kimball Hospital. “Her Gaffney, public safety lead Thursday, May 27, where Kyle dedication of over 20 years at officer; Amanda Chambers, Kramer, chief executive offi- Day Kimball providing excel- speech language pathologist; cer of Day Kimball Healthcare, lent patient care and mentor- Christine Flynn, medical assis- and Janice Thurlow, chairman ing staff and leadership on the tant; Amy Tucciarone, admin- of the Day Kimball Healthcare medical/surgical unit make istrative assistant; Sylwester Board of Directors, presented her well deserving of this Czado, physical therapy; her with the award. achievement.” Katherine Ratelle, internal Photo Courtesy “Lori is an exceptional In response to being medicine referral coordina- Day Kimball Healthcare names Lori Hamilton, clinical coordinator in the employee and we are very named Employee of the Year, tor; Michael Hanrahan, public medical/surgical department at Day Kimball Hospital, Employee of the appreciative of the positive Hamilton said, “I am so hon- safety officer; April Chitwood, Year for 2020 at a staff appreciation barbecue held at the Hospital on impact she has had on patients’ ored for receiving this award. I physical therapist and clinical Thursday, May 27. (Pictured left to right): Kyle Kramer, chief executive lives during her tenure with find myself thankful and grate- supervisor; Jennifer Bray, cer- officer, Day Kimball Healthcare; Janice Thurlow, chairman, Day Kimball DKH,” said Kramer. “We com- ful for working with such an tified nursing assistant. Healthcare Board of Directors; Lori Hamilton, medical/surgical depart- mend her for being a positive amazing team. It was great to Day Kimball Healthcare’s ment clinical coordinator, Day Kimball Hospital; Kathy Rocha, secretary, example within the organiza- see everyone at DKH rise to employee of the month Day Kimball Healthcare Board of Directors; Deb Blackmer, medical/sur- tion and we are so glad we the challenges that 2020 pre- program is sponsored by gical department clinical manager, Day Kimball Hospital. could honor her with this sented.” Foxwoods Resort Casino in award.” Hamilton earned an asso- Mashantucket, Connecticut. ful employee recognition pro- ters in Danielson, Dayville, Hamilton, who began her ciate degree in nursing from “The Mashantucket (Western) grams like that at DKH is just Plainfield, and Putnam. Its ser- healthcare career path during Quinsigamond Community Pequot Tribal Nation and one way that we feel we can vice area includes Northeast high school as a certified nurs- College, Worcester, Mass. in Foxwoods Resort Casino express our appreciation.” Connecticut as well as near- ing assistant, has been a nurse 1996 and received a Bachelor has been focused on taking About Day Kimball by Massachusetts and Rhode for 24 years. Prior to joining of Science degree in educa- care of the people that serve Healthcare Island communities. Day Day Kimball in February 2000, tion and psychology from within our community, and Day Kimball Healthcare Kimball Healthcare’s com- Hamilton worked as an emer- Worcester State College in 1988. we appreciate everything is a nonprofit community prehensive network employs gency medical technician and She was a recipient of the east- Day Kimball Healthcare healthcare system composed more than 1,000 staff including as a nurse in intensive care, ern Connecticut’s Nightingale does,” said Foxwood’s of Day Kimball Hospital, nearly 300 associated, highly emergency and acute rehab Award for Excellence in Director of Sponsorships and Day Kimball Medical Group, skilled physicians, surgeons settings. In her role as clinical Nursing in 2010, a statewide Partnerships Roy Colebut- Day Kimball Healthcare at and specialists. Its Web site coordinator for the medical/ nursing recognition program Ingram. “Supporting meaning- Home, and healthcare cen- is www.daykimball.org. United Services receives Gold Seal of Approval, Certification for Behavioral Health Home DAYVILLE – United Services, Inc., interviews. Photo Courtesy northeastern Connecticut’s behavioral “We commend United Services for Staff at United Services Behavioral Health health center, has once again earned its continuous quality improvement Home at its Dayville Clinic celebrated the The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of efforts in patient safety and quality of Joint Commission Certification. From left: Approval for Behavioral Health Care care,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, Nurse Care Manager Krystin Tetreault, LPN, Accreditation and this year adds chief operating officer, Accreditation Behavioral Health Home Manager Kimberly Joint Commission Certification for its and Certification Operations, and Solomakos, LPN, and Nurse Care Manager Behavioral Health Home program. chief nursing executive, The Joint Elisabeth Parcinski, LPN. United Services underwent a rigor- Commission. ous, unannounced survey from Jan. United Services is a non-profit, 25-29. During the review, The Joint community-based outpatient behav- model focused on the integration of Commission evaluated United Services’ ioral health center with more than 55 primary care, mental health services, compliance with behavioral health years’ experience serving northeastern and social services and supports for care standards related to several areas, Connecticut. The agency is the Local adults and children diagnosed with including care, treatment, and services; Mental Health Authority for 21 towns mental illness. A multidisciplinary environment of care; leadership; and and operates more than 30 programs team, including Nurse Care Managers screening procedures for the early under its one administration, including and Peer Support, deliver person-cen- detection of imminent harm. Reviewers outpatient mental health and addiction tered services designed to support a also conducted interviews with staff services, parenting and family pro- person in coordinating care and ser- vices while reaching their health and and clients. grams, youth programs, and communi- “This accomplishment recognizes our The Joint Commission’s standards ty education and prevention programs. wellness goals. United Services served more than 500 adults and children in its staff for the hard work they do every are developed in consultation with United Services has proudly deliv- day to provide the highest quality health care experts and providers, mea- ered one of Connecticut’s most inno- BHH program last year. “United Services is proud to behavioral healthcare and wellness ser- surement experts and patients. They vative care models – the Behavioral vices to the residents of northeastern are informed by scientific literature Health Home (BHH) – since its outset receive the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for our agency and Connecticut.” and expert consensus to help health in 2014. This program was launched to United Services’ accreditation is care organizations measure, assess and improve the health outcomes of individ- Certification for our Behavioral Health Home,” said Diane L. Manning, valid for three years and the agency’s improve performance. The surveyors uals with serious mental illness. next survey will be in 2024. also conducted onsite observations and BHH is a healthcare service delivery President/CEO of United Services. Loos & Co. donates $500 to St. Vincent de Paul Place POMFRET — Loos & incentive program to help hygiene supplies, social Company employees are out those most in need in services and more. paying it forward to their the community,” Central “COVID-19 hit us hard,” community by putting Wire Industries Rope said SVdPP Grant Writer their coronavirus vaccina- and Assemblies Division and Media Coordinator tion to further good use. President Tom Dodds. Tim Hathaway. “We had This week, Loos & “We asked our employees less opportunities to gath- Company, in Pomfret, to recommend local char- er together and learn more proudly presented a $500 ities to support. The St. about our clients’ needs. check to support the mis- Vincent de Paul Place was Donations like these helps sion of the St. Vincent de at the top of that list for its to bridge that gap.” Paul Place Food Pantry in great work.” Loos Director of Norwich. Donations were also Corporate Marketing This is the fourth dona- given to the Pomfret Robert Davis, Loos tion in three weeks from Community/Senior Director of Manufacturing Loos & Co. to local char- Center, the Danielson Jason Kumnick and Dodds ities. Veterans Coffeehouse and presented Hathaway with The donations are the Putnam Daily Bread a check on Thursday. powered by Loos & Co. Food Pantry. Loos & Co., headquar- employees choosing to St. Vincent de Paul tered at 16B Mashamoquet receive a coronavirus vac- Place (SVdPP) was found- Road in Pomfret Center, is cination. Once an employ- ed in 1979 to meet the the industry leader in the Photo Courtesy ee receives their vaccine, basic needs of the poor and wire and cable industry. a $50 contribution is made homeless in Norwich and More information about Left to right: Loos Director of Manufacturing Jason Kumnick, St. Vincent de Paul Place to the general donation the surrounding region. Loos is available at loosco. Food Pantry Grant Writer and Media Coordinator Tim Hathaway, Loos Director of Corporate fund. Staff and volunteers com. Marketing Robert Davis and Central Wire Industries Rope and Assemblies Division President Tom Dodds. “We wanted to create an connect clients to food, V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, June 18, 2021 • A7 Nichols College students named to Spring 2021 Honors List DUDLEY, Mass. — Many average is 3.85 or higher for at ors President’s List honors leadership-based approaches hard-working students at least 12 undergraduate cred- Dylan McMerriman of Maegan Roy of Thompson to learning, both in and out Nichols College in Dudley, it-hours and no grades below Brooklyn receives President’s receives President’s List hon- of the classroom, and through Mass., have achieved Dean’s B- will receive President’s List List honors ors impactful research and pro- List or President’s List honors honors. Kendra Annis of North Shannon Gauthier of North fessional education. Students during the spring 2021 semes- Abigail Teczar of Rogers Grosvenordale receives Dean’s Grosvenordale receives thrive in a learning and living ter. receives President’s List hon- List honors President’s List honors environment that is support- The Dean’s List and ors Olivia Antonson of North Lucas Couture of Woodstock ed by an experiential business President’s List give recog- Christina Bileau of Brooklyn Grosvenordale receives receives Dean’s List honors curriculum and a strong lib- nition to those students who receives Dean’s List honors President’s List honors Nicholas Elliott of Woodstock eral arts foundation aimed achieve high grades during a Keeley Cerbo of Dayville Evan Ware of North receives Dean’s List honors at transforming them into single semester. In order to be receives President’s List hon- Grosvenordale receives Dean’s Christian Mayotte of tomorrow’s leaders. Nichols included on the Dean’s List, ors List honors Woodstock receives President’s also offers master’s degrees in a student must have a mini- Ethan Gosper of Danielson Nicholas Kolodziejczak of List honors business, leadership, account- mum grade point average of receives Dean’s List honors North Grosvenordale receives ing, and counterterrorism, as 3.5 for at least 12 undergradu- Brianna Hogan of Danielson President’s List honors About Nichols College well as a range of certificate ate credit-hours and must have receives President’s List hon- Kunthea Siv of Thompson Nichols College is a college of programs, to promote career received no grades below B- ors receives Dean’s List honors choice for business and leader- advancement for today’s pro- during the semester. Students Lauren Hyatt of Dayville Prince Patel of North ship education as a result of its fessionals. whose semester grade point receives President’s List hon- Grosvenordale receives distinctive career-focused and University of Rhode Island names local students to Spring 2021 Dean’s List

KINGSTON, R.I. — The University Reagan Couture of Woodstock tution in Rhode Island. Competitive opportunities designed to meet the glob- of Rhode Island is pleased to announce Katrina Davis of Woodstock and highly regarded, its 14,300 under- al challenges of today’s world and the the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. More than Allison Faist of Woodstock graduate students and more than 2,700 rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow. At 7,000 students were named to the Spring Grace McWilliam of Woodstock graduate students represent 48 states URI, you will find some of today’s lead- 2021 Dean’s List, representing nearly all Katie Papp of Eastford and 76 countries across the globe. With ing innovators, discoverers, and cre- of Rhode Island’s cities and towns, all Rose Wood of Pomfret Center 203 academic programs, URI offers its ative problem solvers. To learn more, six New England states, New York and To be included on the Dean’s List, undergraduate, graduate, and profes- visit: uri.edu. New Jersey, and many other states and full-time students must have complet- sional students distinctive educational countries. ed 12 or more credits for letter grades The following local students were which are GPA applicable during a named to the list: semester and achieved at least a 3.30 Jennifer Burdick of Danielson quality point average. Part-time stu- Students earn degrees from Cadie Coderre of Moosup dents qualify with the accumulation Riley Hardacker of Brooklyn of 12 or more credits for letter grades Ryan Humphreys of Brooklyn which are GPA applicable earning at Jenna Mccauley of Danielson least a 3.30 quality point average. Wendy Parr of Dayville To view the entire Dean’s List, University of Vermont Zoe Hetrick of Putnam visit: uri.edu/academics/deans-list/ Doug Ryan of Putnam About the University of Rhode Island BURLINGTON, Vt. — Determined to Laude Bachelor of Science Hannah Weiss of Thompson Founded in 1892, the University of maintain the spirit of joy and optimism Annie Vance of Danielson, Bachelor Rhode Island is the principal public that is the hallmark of UVM’s com- of Science Ivan Asikainen of Eastford flagship research and graduate insti- mencement ceremony, but doing so in Joel Cheney of Woodstock, Bachelor a safe manner, University of Vermont of Science President Suresh Garimella conferred degrees on graduates at multiple, small- About UVM er school and college ceremonies. “Our Since 1791, the University of Vermont Husson University emphasis will be on celebrating our has worked to move humankind for- students. We are very proud of each ward. Committed to both research and and every one of them and salute their teaching, UVM professors -- world-class accomplishment,” Garimella said prior researchers, scholars, and artists -- to the ceremonies, which marked the bring their discoveries into the class- announces Spring 2021 end of a highly successful year of in-per- room and their students into the field. son education on the UVM campus. Located in Burlington, Vermont, one of An estimated 3,347 graduates, including the nation’s most vibrant small cities 2,685 bachelors, 435 masters, 117 doc- and top college towns, UVM is a Public President’s List toral and 110 medical, earned degrees Ivy and top 100 national research uni- during the university’s 220th com- versity educating 10,700 undergradu- BANGOR, Maine Administration program. affordable classroom, mencement. ate students, 1,627 graduate students, — The following students Rori M. Johnson online and experiential Clara Sarantopoulos of Danielson, 776 certificate and non-degree students, have been named to the of Thompson, learning opportunities, Bachelor of Science and 478 M.D. students in the Larner Spring 2021 President›s Conn. is enrolled in Husson University has Julie Sullivan of Brooklyn, Cum College of Medicine. List at Husson Husson’s Bachelor of come to represent a supe- University. Students who Science in Healthcare rior value in higher edu- make the President’s List Administration and cation. The hallmarks of a must be enrolled as an Public Health/Master of Husson education include Ciara McDonough earns Dean’s List undergraduate student, Science in Occupational advanced knowledge carry a full-time load of Therapy program. delivered through quality 12 credit hours, complete Samantha E. Murd of educational programs in honors at Roger Williams University all attempted courses in Danielson is enrolled business; health and edu- the time allotted for the in Husson’s Bachelor of cation; pharmacy stud- BRISTOL, R.I. — Ciara McDonough, ing. At RWU, small classes, direct semester, and achieve a Science in Psychology/ ies; science and human- of Brooklyn has been named to the access to faculty and guaranteed 3.80 to 4.0 semester grade- Master of Science ities; as well as commu- Spring 2021 Dean’s List at Roger opportunity for real-world projects point average. Credits in Criminal Justice nication. According to a Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. ensure that its nearly 4,000 under- from pass/fail classes do Administration program. recent analysis of tuition Full-time students who complete 12 or graduates - along with hundreds of not qualify toward meet- For more than and fees by U.S. News & more credits per semester and earn a law students, graduate students and ing the minimum credit 120 years, Husson World Report, Husson grade point average of 3.4 or higher adult learners - graduate with the abil- hour requirement. University has shown its University is one of the are placed on the Dean’s List that ity to think critically along with the Jolie R. Wilber of North adaptability and strength most affordable private semester. practical skills that today’s employers Grosvenordale, Conn. in delivering education- colleges in New England. About RWU demand. Roger Williams is leading is enrolled in Husson’s al programs that prepare For more information With campuses on the coast of the way in American higher educa- Bachelor of Science in future leaders to handle about educational oppor- Bristol and in the heart of Providence, tion, confronting the most pressing Criminal Justice with a the challenges of tomor- tunities that can lead to R.I., Roger Williams University is a issues facing students and families concentration in nation- row through innovative personal and profession- forward-thinking private university - increasing costs, rising debt and job al and corporate secu- undergraduate and grad- al success, visit Husson. committed to strengthening society readiness. rity/Master of Science uate degrees. With a com- edu. through engaged teaching and learn- in Criminal Justice mitment to delivering

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DANIELSON – The First Apostolic Church in Danielson held a food drive on Sunday, June 12 to benefit two local pantries as part of the church’s Youth on Missions Day. The event was part of a day-long series of activities where local youth from the church and beyond came together to make a difference in their communi- ty. Pastor Jamie Jarvis said the event is much larger than just their single church family. “There are churches from all around the state from the United Pentecostal Church that came here. We’re part of that church which is of the same organization. We coordinated different events throughout the town. We had the food drive set up to accommodate sup- porting Friends of Assisi and Access,” Jarvis said. “We had involvement from all around. It’s not as much as we would have liked but every little bit helps, and we appreciate the support we did get.” The church collected several bags and boxes of nonperishable food items that will help feed members of the communi- ty who depend heavily on the local food Photo Jason Bleau banks to get by. Jarvis said the hope is Members and youth volunteers of the First Apostolic Church pose for a photo after the church’s June 12 Youth on Missions Food Drive. that this will inspire kids to continue to be involved in making a positive impact on their community. we’re teaching the younger generation included cleaning up the Killingly a wood kiosk at Cat Hollow Park and “We’re looking to serve the commu- to give back,” Jarvis said. Library parking lot, painting wood passing outdoor hangers throughout nity and hope to let people know that The Youth on Missions Day also fences as Owen Bell Park, restoring several neighborhoods in town. we’re still here. The church is open and

LOCAL VETERAN Kyle Jonathan Derosier named to Husson RECEIVES QUILT OF HONOR University’s Dean’s List BANGOR, Maine the time allotted for the come to represent a supe- — Danielson resident semester, and achieve a rior value in higher edu- Kyle Jonathan Derosier 3.60 to 3.79 semester grade- cation. The hallmarks of a has been named to point average. Credits Husson education include Husson University’s from pass/fail classes do advanced knowledge Dean’s List for the Spring not qualify toward meet- delivered through quality 2021 semester. ing the minimum credit educational programs in During the spring hour requirement. business; health and edu- semester, Derosier was For more than cation; pharmacy stud- enrolled in Husson’s 120 years, Husson ies; science and human- Bachelor of Science in University has shown its ities; as well as commu- Business Administration adaptability and strength nication. According to a with a concentration in in delivering education- recent analysis of tuition financial management/ al programs that prepare and fees by U.S. News & Master of Business future leaders to handle World Report, Husson Administration (MBA) the challenges of tomor- University is one of the program. row through innovative most affordable private Students who make undergraduate and grad- colleges in New England. the Dean’s List must be uate degrees. With a com- For more information enrolled as an under- mitment to delivering about educational oppor- graduate student, carry affordable classroom, tunities that can lead to a full-time load of 12 online and experiential personal and profession- credit hours, complete learning opportunities, al success, visit Husson. all attempted courses in Husson University has edu. Olivia Kremer named to St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List Olivia Kremer named to St. Lawrence University is a private, independent University’s Dean’s List liberal arts institution of about 2,500 CANTON, N.Y. — Olivia Kremer students located in Canton, New York. from Pomfret has been named to St. The educational opportunities at St. Photo Courtesy Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for Lawrence inspire students and prepare achieving academic excellence during them to be critical and creative think- the Spring 2021 semester. ers, to find a compass for their lives Raymond K. Williams (seated), a World War II veteran, member of Post #13 – Putnam Kremer is a member of St. Lawrence’s and careers, and to pursue knowledge and former District #4 Commander, was honored on Sunday, June 6 with the presenta- Class of 2021. and understanding for the benefit of tion of a Quilt of Valor by Jean Ann Moore of Putnam (right), who crafted the quilt. The To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a themselves, humanity and the planet. Quilt of Valor program is a nationwide effort to bring comfort and thanks to veterans student must have completed at least Through its focus on active engagement who served our country. Williams was also presented a certificate of honor by District four courses and have an academic with ideas in and beyond the classroom, #4 Commander Ronald P. Coderre (left), recognizing his loyal service to The American average of 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale for the a St. Lawrence education leads students Legion for 50 years. semester. to make connections that transform About St. Lawrence University lives and communities, from the local to Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence the global. Visit www.stlawu.edu. V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS • A9 Pomfret School teens named finalists in national coding competition

around the table and spreads it out with a microfiber cloth. Germ doubles as a center- piece with flowers as well as an education tool. It features information about the differ- ent components and how they operate. You can see a video of how it works: https://youtu. be/CuPnF1vnf2s. From June 10-17, the pub- lic can vote on their favorite project video to determine the grand prize winner at POMFRET — Students from Texas Instruments chal- TICodesContest.com. Pomfret School in Pomfret are lenged students across the Each member of the winning one of five finalists in the TI country to design a product team receives a TI graphing Codes Contest, a nationwide or process related to related calculator, the TI-Innovator coding competition hosted to health, wellness or medi- Hub and TI’s calculator-con- by Texas Instruments. The cine that can improve lives in trolled robotic vehicle, the team members are Anna response to the global Covid-19 final five. Team Pomfret School long. It has telescoping arms TI-Innovator Rover. The teach- Davis, Delia Bousquet, Evan pandemic and use their coding designed a Germ Eliminating that change length with table er or adult that sponsors the Gonzalez, Lucas Canavan, and skills to create a model bring- Rinsing Machine (GERM). size. The arms stay retracted winning team also wins a $250 Simiao Li. The adult sponsor ing that product or process to GERM automates the pro- when GERM isn’t operating for gift card to help cover the cost is Pomfret School’s Head of life. After several rounds of cess of cleaning circular and dining space and portability. of future class activities. Science Department, Joshua competition, the teams have rectangular tables. Our rinse GERM sprays a cleaning solu- Lake. been narrowed down to the cycle is about three minutes tion using the TI water pump Pomfret’s Ron Pariseau records June 10 Eclipse BY CAROL DAVIDGE USSR). While serving two tours in the CONTRIBUTING WRITER US Navy Seabees in Vietnam, Pariseau purchased his first Kodak Instamatic. POMFRET — Ron Pariseau set up his He soon upgraded to a Minolta SR-15 camera to photograph the eclipse of the DSLR1. He moved to Pomfret in 1993 sun in Pomfret at 4:30 a.m. on June 10. where, in 2006, he began to photograph The eclipse started at 4:47 a.m. below the region’s natural wonders. Pariseau the horizon, and became visible locally and wife Linda have received many from 5:34 until 6:42 a.m. During that awards from The Last Green Valley for time, Pariseau took 143 pictures, using their pictures. a Nikon D-5200 DSLR with special lens “I love the country atmosphere and for photographing the sun without dam- the American Revolutionary War his- aging his camera. tory of this area. Not many people can “You can’t look into the camera say they live in a town where more than during the eclipse. Looking at the sun, 60 Revolutionary War heroes are laid to even through a special lens, is very dan- rest,” he said. gerous to the eyes,” he explained. These include General Israel Putnam, Pariseau’s interest in astronomy hero of Bunker / Breed’s Hill and Rogers began as a youngster living in Dudley, Rangers (“Don’t fire till you see the Mass. In 1957, his uncle, Don Nicholson, whites of their eyes,”) and Captain John Photo Carol Davidge took him to see Sputnik, the first satel- McClelland, both of whom marched off Sunrise in Pomfret with Pomfret photographer Ron Pariseau. lite to orbit the earth (launched by the to Lexington Green in 1776. Maximize the harvest with proper care

Grow an abundant Spread a layer of first fall frost. harvest with some GARDEN shredded leaves, ever- Keep plants healthy with proper timely garden care. green needles or other watering and fertilization. Water new Arm yourself with a MOMENTS organic matter over plantings often enough to keep the top few basic tools, a bit of the soil surface sur- few inches of soil slightly moist. Wait time and regular visits rounding your vegeta- until the top few inches of soil are to the garden through- MELINDA ble plants. This layer crumbly and moist to deeply water out the growing season MYERS of organic matter helps established plants. Deep watering, to keep plants healthy conserve moisture so moistening the top six inches of soil, and more productive. you will need to water encourages plants to develop a more You don’t need to less often. It also helps drought resistant root system. Frequent invest in every garden tool on the mar- suppress weeds and improves the soil shallow watering keeps roots near the ket. A shovel, trowel, weeding tool, as it decomposes. soil surface where they dry out quick- gloves and kneeling pad are the basics. As your seeds sprout and begin to ly. Insufficient water means fewer and If your budget is tight, ask gardening grow, you will need to do a bit of thin- smaller vegetables. friends and family if they have extras to ning. Remove extra plants, leaving Follow soil test recommendations for spare or lend. enough space for those remaining seed- fertilizing your plants. If these are not Now you are ready to get started. Weed lings to reach full size. The seed pack- available, consider using a fertilizer control is an ongoing task. Working in a et recommends the proper spacing for recommended for vegetable gardens. few minutes of weeding time as your the vegetables you planted. 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As each one is led purposely created chaos in our country. why our elected leaders are leading us down into the ring and introduced, advice for new Unfortunately, he recently stated that he’s this path. Interestingly, the whole “white I want to pet it. I want to own been in office for 15 months, which does indi- supremacy” dialog is being propelled by the it. Dogs are among the better cate he’s not really in charge or has a handle true white supremacists and global elitists. things in life. Love of dogs graduates on the facts of reality. The gaffes come faster Canceled pipelines, no more energy inde- links us together. than Kamala’s laughs, and our Commander pendence, disrespect of and mass exodus of This year, Westminster in Chief frequently comments that he will law enforcement, the disturbing increase of Students around the region are flip- was held at the Lyndhurst “get in trouble” if he answers questions. I do crime across our country, the doubling of estate instead of Madison ping tassels this week, participating not understand their motives, but have con- costs of oil, gas, food...this is created chaos. in a traditional rite of passage, gen- Square Garden. The Web site templated some theories...most of which are The new definition of “infrastructure.” What indicates it will be back in erally symbolizing their transition to just plain power-hungry and evil. There truly the…? adulthood. With more and more people New York City for 2022, but as is no other explanation. Watch “Hillary’s I think our saving grace at this point in long as it happens, that’s all becoming vaccinated, ceremonies are America” by Dinesh D’Souza...you will get time is our collective voice to reject and looking a bit more traditional than they that matters. The winner this the point. denounce the un-scientific theories that are year, Wasabi, is a charming did last year. Why would we ignore our immigration being shoved down our throats. Parents Many seniors and their underclass- Pekingese, laws and policies? How do we benefit from across the country are speaking out against that beat out man counterparts have faced big chang- this new policy of an open southern border? our educational system indoctrinating our es as they navigate the world amidst a a whippet, a How can they repeatedly say that the border youth instead of educating them to succeed in sheepdog and global pandemic. This time in a teen’s is not open when over 180,000 immigrants life with skills to succeed. Instigating racism life is still quite pivotal. a Samoyed. came through in May alone? And these are instead of nurturing our natural, God given When I was Students will be bombarded with only the documented ones. Imagine the ones love of one another. advice and speeches as these final weeks a child, I had that came through undetected? The adminis- The other blessing in these times is dis- a Samoyed, unfold. Our favorite bit of advice, how- tration spouts its humanitarian motivation, cernment. Those who seek to deny, distract, ever, is the following: 1. Don’t smoke; named Snow. but this mantra rings pretty shallow consid- divide and destroy have become so arrogant, He liked to 2. Drink plenty of water every day; ering the terrible risks that people from over their transparency is glaring. and 3. Wear sunscreen (your 40-year-old look up at the 100 countries face when attempting this jour- P.S.: Trump is not our President anymore. NANCY WEISS sky and chase selves will thank you). 4. Spend as much ney. Not to mention the risks to America’s As we Trump voters (not a cult, not Kool-Aid time as humanly possible outside; and 5. the birds as citizens with drug cartels recruiting, orga- drinking followers or any of the other names they flew. Watch the “Back to the Future” trilogy. nizing and transporting these immigrants you continue to call us...in your words, ”Get The most important thing you can Often he ran into cars instead into our communities. They are making a over it.”) of cars running over him. He do, however, is to find out who you fortune - to the tune of 25 million dollars per are. From there the entire world opens lived to a ripe old age none- week!... in human trafficking and drug traf- TAMI JO WYKES up. Do not limit your lives to the same theless. ficking. Fentanyl seizures have increased BROOKLYN As with the Kentucky scene and same people you have always over 200 percent...hitting our communities surrounded yourself with. This doesn’t Derby, where I always pick mean you need to forget people or plac- the wrong horse, I was wrong es, it simply means that now is a great again about the winning time to branch out. The more people Controversy over Native American sports team names is an dog. I saw star quality in you meet in different places, with differ- the Golden Retriever, which ent experiences will shed light on who elitist invention didn’t make it to the final you really are. To the Editor: ists running around changing these names. pack. Perhaps they are seen Always remember your roots. These In 2004, the Annenburg Institute conducted Where are the protests at Cleveland Indians, as common by the judges, are what has shaped you and prepared a nationwide study on the opinions of rank Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Braves but I know they are wonder- you for your next chapter. Remember and file Native Americans when it comes to games? There was one protest at a Washington ful pets. The judge, Patricia how important your community has high school, college, and professional Native Redskins game, but that was by tribal leader Trotter, a much revered been to you, and remember to always American sports team names. The study elitists and white elitists. There have been 85-year-old, had complete give back. found that 91 percent of average everyday a hundred people protesting on opening day discretion to pick the win- Always practice kindness, even when working Native Americans have no problem at Cleveland Indians games for the past few ner and she like Wasabi. I it’s hard. The world can aggravate and with Native American sports teams’ names. years. There are just shy of three million loved him too, of course, even frustrate the most mellow of us. Anger A 2016 Washington Post poll of every tribe Native Americans in the U.S. The Cleveland though he looks like a wind- is a normal human emotion, however the Post could find nationwide got the same Indians play at least 80 games a year at home. up dust mop. it’s what you do with it that really mat- results. The Washington Post is a very liberal Every year, three million Native Americans I’ve not met many ters. If you have disagreements or you newspaper, and they did not really want to decide not to protest at these games, proving Pekingese, except for two think the way you feel about a certain hear these particular results. But the facts the veracity of the aforementioned nation- that accompanied their own- issue is correct, remember to not let were undeniable, and they had to print them. wide polls. ers to shop at the local Red your anger take you over. It never feels White elitists went apoplectic because they The minute that you think you know what & White grocery store when good, plus harboring too much anger have sold their souls to the belief that these is best for a race of people better than they I was little. The women, wid- and discontent ages us, plus it’s really names were chosen because of racism. The do, then you have become the racist. That owed twin sisters always no fun. The more fun and kindness you fact that the overwhelming number of Native deserves repeating. The minute that you dressed in black, were driv- have in your life, the happier you are. Americans disagree with them was intoler- think that you know what is best for a race en to the general store in a Try to find balance between your work able to these white elitists. Since then, they of people better than they do, then you have chauffeured car. They car- and your leisure time. Spend time doing have jumped through unbelievable intellec- become the racist. Some people say that yes, ried their small dogs like the things you love, and never forget tual hoops desperately trying to make believe the polls are true, but things will change. living handbags. They were what those things are, despite how busy these studies are not true. That is the same as saying that yes, Native happy to extend their arms your life may become. Overwhelmingly, the opposition to these Americans are too dumb to know any better so I could pet the little crea- As you go through life, you will make national polls of average everyday Native right now, but give them time. That is the tures. They kissed the dogs’ mistakes. None of us are perfect and Americans has come from elitists. Elitists same elitist thinking that led to the name faces, which I thought odd. mistakes can actually define who we from academia and from journalism. These change in the first place. Thinking that you Out of affection, my hus- become if we learn from them. The best elitists don’t just want these polls to be not know what is good for other races better than band was nearly drawn into a formula for mistake making, is to own true; they need them to be not true. Their ide- they do was used as a justification for slavery, dog scam. Someone told him up to them, have some self-awareness, ology demands it. So they launched their own then later for Jim Crow, and later segrega- to look at a certain site to be gentle on yourself, learn, then move polls, rewording the questions in a desperate tion. It is no less so today. find a pug for me. He clicked on. Simple. attempt to get a different result. Who are the people these name changers on it and then on to another. Remember to follow your own gut, Two of their polls worded their questions go to to back them up? Native American It indicated that the breeder always, no matter what. This is your as if the debate were about mascots, which elites. Of course; always the elitists. The had many puppies, that they life, and that means you need to make it shows what a shallow understanding elitists board of education listened to the tribal lead- were nearby and the price what it is and what it will be. have about the issue. Mascots are silly uni- ers who are apparently terribly disconnect- was reasonable. He began to Congratulations to the class of 2021! forms dreamed up by students. The issue is ed to average everyday Native Americans. suspect something was up. about sports teams’ names. Two nationwide polls 12 years apart by two The texts were written in Another poll quoted tribal leaders, not aver- completely different organizations come up unusual grammatical style age Native Americans. Elitists like to quote with a resounding 90 and 91 percent of Native and the location of the kennel other elitists, don’t you know. Then they tried Americans saying that they did not have a was moving from one nearby LETTERS another tactic. This time, they tried to poll problem with these team names. That sug- town to another. Of course, only those who strongly identified as Native gests one of two things. Either there is a he cut off contact. No pug for Americans, which is a completely arbitrary disconnect between tribal leaders and Native me. POLICY tact. Describe ‘strongly’ — it’s different for Americans that is 10 miles wide, or the tribal Wherever I go I meet dogs. every Native American. It depends on their leaders are telling the media what the media At the dog parks in Putnam Letters to the editor may be e-mailed personal history, their relationship with want to hear. Never underestimate the dark and Killingly, dogs frolic as to [email protected] their family, and their relationship with their censoring power of political correctness. I am their owners’ beam. On the tribe. It also assumes that Native Americans sure that some of the board of education mem- trails at Thompson Dam, there are so many dogs I stop Please include your place of residence are homogeneous. They are not. Each tribe bers that voted to change the name meant has a slightly different culture, sometimes a well but still, I found these nationwide polls and discuss almost every one. and phone number for verification, The Airline Trail is a fine not publication. Letters must be vastly different culture, and each tribe is very of average Native Americans in five minutes. proud of their particular culture and history. I have never been more proud of the people place to walk dogs and the received by noon on Tuesdays. Many do not identify as Native American at of Killingly for standing up to for the names of few let off-leash seem quick- all, but rather as Cheyenne, for example. The Redmen and Redgals and saying it with votes. ly controlled. Dogs provide pollsters at the Washington Post were keenly The majority of Native Americans have no a mutual source of conver- aware of these cultural differences, and went problem with your vote. Sports teams com- sation as dog owners share way out of their way to poll people from every pete against each other, which is why they the harrowing stories of their READING tribe in the country, and the results were have fight songs and cheers. These team rescue pets or qualities of that 90 percent were not bothered by Native names were chosen out of respect and admi- their purebreds. NEWSPAPERS American sports team names. Average every- ration for the courage and fighting spirit of We may be divided about day Native Americans are just as smart as Native Americans, and it seems that Native many things, but we are unit- you and I, and they don’t need elitists (espe- Americans know that quite well. ed about dogs. We love them, IS A QUEST cially white ones) to tell them what to think. whether they are giant or tiny, furry or sleek, pedigreed I can just imagine what all these average GARY BRETON LIKE NO OTHER or mixed. Dogs are like the Native Americans think about white elit- DANIELSON best qualities of people. They Schools Outstanding Arts Award, Most Oak Federal Credit Union Community see common bonds regard- WA less of where they come from continued from page A4 Deserving student Nelson Morse Award, Scholarship, Community Foundation of Outstanding Male Instrumentalist, Eastern CT Shirley Bradway Serafin and they greet each other Woodstock Academy Music Parents Scholarship, High Achievement in Pastry with a sniff and an invitation Early Childhood Education; Mallory to fall in love. Tyimok: CT Association of Schools Association Scholarship; Kassidy Walden: & Baking, Marvin Barrett Masonic Outstanding Arts Award, High High Achievement in Personal Finance; Educational Award, Woodstock Achievement in Personal Finance, Allison Wall: Kristina Noe Memorial Agricultural Society Ray Donnelly Outstanding Senior Artist; Alexandra Scholarship; Eli Werstler: Spirol Memorial Scholarship; Alexander Vaida: Outstanding Achievement in International Scholarship, Charter Oak Williams: High Achievement in AP Engineering CAD, David & Helen Federal Credit Union Community Computer Science, Linemaster Switch Richardson Scholarship; Rockwell Scholarship, Luke Leaders 1248 Scholarship, Business Scholarship; Alex Wojciechowski: Valentine: Community Foundation of Outstanding Achievement in Advanced High Achievement in Pastry & Baking; Eastern CT Take Note! Antonia Brancia Engineering; Caroline Wilcox: Michael Hongli Zhang: Outstanding Achievement Memorial Scholarship, CT Association of Antunes Memorial Scholarship, Charter in German 4. V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, June 18, 2021 • A11 Do you have the right amount of life insurance for your stage of life?

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POSITIVELY SPEAKING Not my favorite column

GARY W. write to my readers. Cancer for years. There is no If I am breathing, I am fight- I believe that someday I will MOORE I am dying. cure. I’ve been working with ing. If a new option or treat- join the great cloud of witness- I believe transparency is a brilliant young oncologist ment becomes available, I’ll be es and experience an inextri- I love spontaneity more than an important component in who is a world leader, Dr. the first in line. Fighting also cable joy that I’ve never before the average person – whether relationships. Whether it’s Pashtoon Kasi at the Holden means doing everything that I known. I am at peace. it be a spontaneous vacation between husband and wives, Comprehensive Cancer Center love – spontaneous parties into In the meantime, I will con- or party. This last weekend parents and children, teachers at the University of Iowa the night, being with the people tinue writing this column until has been a weekend of sponta- and parents and parents and Hospitals. My treatment has I love, endless trays of food, I’m gone. You will know I’m neous fun, celebration, laugh- students. Anywhere a relation- been cutting edge, and has laughing, and being present in gone when my daughter pub- ter, eating, and story-sharing. ship exists, transparency is extended my life by at least every single waking moment. lishes my final column, which More than a hundred people important. Transparency must nine months. You are now wondering how has already been written. have poured in and around my always lead to vulnerability, Unfortunately, every treat- much time? I’ve been given My relationship with you is home, patio, and family room and that is always a terrifying ment works until it doesn’t, and estimates of six days up to a precious to me. I’m grateful for over the last three days for experience. In the beginning of my chemo that was eating my month. But a month is gener- your love and loyalty, and I what has felt like a non-stop the Bible, we read about Adam cancer began eating healthy ous. My daughter bought me cherish every note of encour- celebration. My two sons, Toby and Eve discovering their vul- tissue and organs, and we had a bracelet that says in morse agement. I’m not planning on and Travis, and my son-in-law, nerability in their nakedness, to stop. We tried another but it code, “Never Give Up!” I’ll fight checking out of here soon, but Jeff, all worked hard to take the and they were ashamed and also failed. At the same time, I to be present; I will fight to be when I do, I will miss you. Cling mantle of master griller and hid. I don’t feel shame and I was being fed through a feed- with the people I love until my to hope, dear friends. made my special barbeque ribs don’t feel afraid to die but being ing tube and my body began last breath. better than I could have ever transparent and vulnerable rejecting the food. I have been My daughter, who is a pas- Gary W. Moore is a free- done. I’ve savored every con- about this reality is hard. removed from all treatment tor, continues to remind me lance columnist, speaker, and versation, hug, moment, and “Vulnerability is not win- and placed on hospice care. that this is a sacred and holy author of three books includ- memory. By now, you might be ning or losing. It’s having the What does it mean? It means journey as I cling to the hope of ing the award-winning, criti- wondering why it’s been a non- courage to show up when you to some that I am off treatment the future. I do believe in God’s cally acclaimed, “Playing with stop party in my own home. can’t control the outcome.” and being kept comfortable promises. I believe in the God the Enemy.” Follow Gary on Well, I will tell you why, but it — Brene’ Brown until I die. But I am not a “go of resurrection, and though I Twitter @GaryWMoore721 and is perhaps the scariest yet most Most of you know, I’ve been quietly in the night guy,” I will someday die, I also believe at www.garywmoore.com. courageous sentence I’ll ever fighting Stage 4 Stomach refuse to give up or give in; that I will be raised to new life. A12 • Friday, June 18, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS OBITUARIES Estelle Yakis, 89 Gladys Carol Westerberg PUTNAM – Estelle (Lavallee) Yakis, dren, Ryan Yakis of Colebrook, NH, Gladys Carol Westerberg of Exeter, enjoyed crafts, sewing and singing. 89, of Liberty Hwy, passed away on Matthew Yakis of Woodstock, and New Hampshire passed away on Gladys is survived by sons Robert Saturday, June 12, 2021 at her home Nathan Yakis of Woodstock; her neph- February 9, 2020. She was 82 years old. Westerberg, Glen Westerberg and his surrounded by her ew, Kevin Lavallee of Putnam; and Gladys was born spouse Talley, Steve Westerberg and loving family. She was her sister in-law, Jeanne Lavallee of in Brooklyn, New his spouse Emily, and her daugh- the beloved wife of the Putnam. She was predeceased by her York to Ole and Lily ter Susan Schick and her husband late Andreas Yakis. son Steven Yakis; her brother Jimmy Haakonsen on May 26, Kyle. Gladys is also survived by her Born in Putnam, she Lavallee; her sister Theresa Lavallee 1937. She was raised grandchildren, Emma, Kenyon, was the daughter of and her niece Sr. Jeanne Lavallee. in Brooklyn before Lilly, Paul, Soren and Georgia. the late Emile and Relatives and friends were invited moving to Upland, A Celebration Of Life will be held at Georgiana (Dragon) to visit with Estelle’s family at 10:00 Indiana in 1952 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Lavallee. a.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021 in the where she attended the First Congregational Church of Estelle worked as a Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, and graduated from Woodstock, Woodstock, CT. An out- secretary for Leschke Puffer Insurance. 104 Church St., Putnam followed by a Taylor University. She married Paul door reception will immediately follow. She and her husband Andreas enjoyed Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Westerberg (1936-1993) in 1960. Gladys For those wishing to reach out, the fam- taking daytrips and visiting different in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, was a school teacher, with the major- ily asks to please consider giving to the restaurants. She also enjoyed reading 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT. ity of her career spent at Woodstock Rockingham County VNA & Hospice: and caring for her German Shepherds Burial followed in St. Mary Cemetery. (CT) Elementary School from 1974 137 Epping Rd, Exeter, NH 03833, or and cats. For memorial guestbook visit www. to 1995. She was actively involved to the First Congregational Church of Estelle is survived by her grandchil- GilmanAndValade.com. in her church her entire life and Woodstock in her memory. Shirley Breton, 92 Ronald “Ron” A. Hemingway, 75 Shirley (Weaver) Breton passed away onships and regional championships in Bradenton, FL – Ronald “Ron” A. Chateau Village in Bradenton, FL, peacefully on October 23, 2020 at the MA and East Providence. She married Hemingway, 75, of Danube Circle for- Ron served the association both as age of 92. She was born on July 17, 1928 and raised two sons. Shirley started her merly of Sturbridge, MA, and Dayville, Treasurer, at the time of his death, and as one of six children working career as a secretary and then died April 19, 2020, as President from 2015-2018. He enjoyed in a wonderful fami- spent the rest of her life working in at home. He was the traveling, especially cruising, playing ly. A woman of great local textile mills. In retirement she and loving husband of cards, hosting dinner parties, shopping, beauty she never let her husband traveled the whole country Elizabeth (Tokarz) exploring restaurants around the city of it go to her head and time and time again. She is predeceased Hemingway. Born Bradenton, listening to country music, remained a humble by her husband Reginald and her young- in Putnam, he was and watching mystery movies and his and sweet person her est son Richard. Shirley is survived by the son of the late favorite TV shows (NCIS, Seal Team). whole life. A natural her son Gary and her brother Thomas Armand and Palma Ron leaves behind his wife of for- athlete in an era when Weaver. A Memorial Mass of Christian (Billings) Hemingway. ty-eight years, Betty, four brothers-in- athletic opportunities Burial for Shirley will be held at Our He joined the United law and two sisters-in-laws, Dennis and for women were limited, she still found Lady of LaSalette Church on Route 6 in States Marines right Sharon Tokarz and Joseph and Denise a way to shine. In an era before TV Brooklyn on Friday June 25, 2021 at 10 after high school and Tokarz of Dudley, MA, Robert Tokarz and computers when people actually AM followed by a graveside service at served for six years, of Webster, MA, and Steven Tokarz of went out and did things all the time, St. Joseph Cemetery in Dayville. In lieu including two tours in Putnam, CT, and several nieces and roller skating was all the rage among of flowers, please donate in Shirley’s Vietnam. nephews and grand-nieces and neph- young people. Shirley was the queen of memory to your local catholic church. Mr. Hemingway ews. roller skating. She won local champi- tillinghastfh.com worked in many sales Relatives and friends are invited to positions over the visit with Ron’s family from 9:00a.m. to years, the last being 11:00a.m. with a Lions Club Memorial with McCord Corporation in 1970. He Service at 10:00a.m. on Friday, June then owned and operated a liquor store, 25, 2021, in the Gilman Funeral Ron’s Spirit Shoppe, in Putnam, CT Home and Crematory, 104 Church for twenty-eight years until his retire- St., Putnam, CT 06260, followed by a ment. Ron married Elizabeth Tokarz in Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. 1971, and the couple resided in Dayville, in St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., CT until 2015, when they purchased Danielson, CT 06239. Burial will fol- residences in Sturbridge, MA and low in St. Joseph Cemetery, Dayville. Bradenton, FL. Memorial donations in Ron’s memory He was a member, first of the Putnam, may be made to the Connecticut Lions and later, the Danielson CT Lions Club. Eye Research Foundation “CLERF” He was elected District 23C Governor P.O. Box 848, Watertown, CT 06795. Contact Mikaela Today, for Lions year 1996-1997 and served the For memorial guestbook visit www. state as MD23 Council Chairperson GilmanAndValade.com. - -  , E.  the following year. As a resident of June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month

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www.860Local.com V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, June 18, 2021 • A13 Planting hope for the future DAYVILLE — A common scene at landscape.” Westview Health Care Center is to wit- This commemorative tree can be seen ness multiple staff departments unified on the corner of Thompson Turnpike in pursuit of a mutual goal. They can and Ware Road, right next to Westview’s be seen huddled around their patients “Caring for Generations” sculpture in shared compassion or rallied around depicting a family holding hands. each other in empowering solidarity. Additional developments are also On June 8, a selection of 32 such planned for this point of the Westview Westview Warriors stood proudly Commons four corners. Specifically, a united around the new Magnolia tree stone marker will be placed next to the planted on the Westview grounds. This tree, featuring a stylized Westview logo recent addition to the Westview cam- and an Alfred Tennyson quote: “Shape pus is meant to commemorate the lives your heart to front the hour. Dream lost, the love gained, and the hope for not that the hours will last.” This quote new growth following the COVID-19 selected as an acknowledgement of pandemic. Representing each depart- the Westview staff’s determination in ment of the Dayville skilled nursing dark times presented and optimism facility, their combined presence in for brighter days ahead. A life-alter- this photographic moment created an ing event such as this pandemic can- enduring image of the team-first atti- not be forgotten, and this landmark tude that helped to maintain the pro- at Westview stands at the juncture of fessional passion and compassionate its somber memories and hope-filled care needed over the last year. One of future. Westview’s second-shift Charge Nurses, Westview Health Care Center is a Gloria Albert, first suggested this idea their ability—regardless of how diffi- triumphs in the health care setting. 103-bed inpatient skilled nursing facil- to the facility’s leadership after sens- cult the days and nights became,” he She readily acknowledges there was ity, which includes a distinct and ing a need to signify the impact of this said. never a cross-department challenge as self-contained 28-bed sub acute short tumultuous era. Mr. Panteleakos went on to say, “The comprehensive as the COVID-19 fight. term rehabilitation unit and outpa- Westview Administrator David T. dedication, loyalty, and adaptability After posing prominently in the group tient physical, occupational and speech Panteleakos sensed the emotionally displayed by our team has been nothing photo with a shovel in hand, Albert therapies including: Sports Medicine, healing potential this concept possessed short of remarkable and when Gloria also referenced the dual symbolism of Adolescent/Pediatric, Adult, and as soon as he heard about it from sec- mentioned this idea to me, we both the new Magnolia tree as a way to Aquatic Outpatient Centers, all dedi- ond-shift Charge Nurse Gloria Albert. agreed that it was the perfect way to look backwards and forward in light of cated to providing outstanding quali- In his comments about the Westview have a lasting symbol; serving as a recent times. ty health care services. The Dayville, staff, Mr. Panteleakos highlighted their reflection point for the departed, com- “As we were having our picture Connecticut facility is consistently hard work, acknowledged their many memorating the way our staff have met taken, my mind traveled to those we ranked among the top nursing facilities sacrifices, and praised their dedication countless challenges, and offering opti- lost—those who are so dear and near to in the nation, according to the Centers to their profession. mism for more beautiful developments all of our hearts,” she said. for Medicare and Medicaid Services as “Our amazing inter-departmental in the seasons to come.” Albert continued, “I’m glad 2020 well as U.S. News and World Report, for team has displayed an unending desire Having worked at Westview since is done, and I’m looking forward to the past 13 years. to continue their work at the height of February 2013, Gloria Albert has seen this year’s team blossoming with an many different trials, tribulations, and improved outlook for the healthcare LEGALS TOWN OF WOODSTOCK where there was an existing swimming PUBLIC NOTICE c/o KATHLEEN MARY CERR.ONE The Zoning Board of Appeals has pool; Request variance from Section TOWN OF EASTFORD (attorney for Adrienne Cremins), scheduled a Public Hearing for 3.B.5.2 Setback Standards 30-foot In accordance with CGS 22a-42a(c) BORNER, SMITH, ALEMAN, HERZOG Monday, June 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., side yard setback reduced to 19-foot (2), the Agent of the Eastford Inlands & CERRONE, 155 PROVIDENCE for 64 Pulpit Rock Road – Patrick setback-APPROVED Wetlands and Watercourses Commis- STREET, PUTNAM, CT 06260, & Deirdre Monahan – variance for Dated this 8th day of June 2021 sion approved the following applica- (860)928-2429. front yard setback – to be held at the Any appeals are to be with the Su- tion(s): June 18, 2021 Woodstock Town Hall, Meeting Room preme Court within 15 days from the 21-005 Philip Mazzarella, 265 Chaplin 1. Chairman Martin Nieksi. legal notice appearing in the paper. Rd., Eastford CT, 06242 for the erec- Commonwealth of Massachusetts June 11, 2021 Bruce Parsons tion of a 40’x 60’ steel building, utilities The Trial Court June 18, 2021 Vice Chairman extension and crossing improvements Probate and Family Court June 18, 2021 within the 100’ Upland review area. Worcester Division TOWN OF THOMPSON Appeals shall be filed within 15-days Docket No. WO21P1807EA PLANNING AND ZONING TOWN OF THOMPSON of this notice to require review by the Estate of: COMMISSION ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Inlands Wetlands and Watercourses Judith Elaine Martinek LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Commission. This may be done by: Date Of Death: April 20, 2021 The Thompson Planning and Zoning The Thompson Zoning Board of • Sending an email landuse@towno- INFORMAL PROBATE Commission will hold a Public Appeals held a Public Hearing on feastford.com or PUBLICATION NOTICE Hearing on Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, June 7, 2021 beginning • Mailing the appeal to the Land Use To all persons interested in the above at 7:00 PM via Zoom or location to at 7:00 PM in the Merrill Seney Department at P.O. Box 98 Westford captioned estate, by Petition of be determined to hear the following Community Room in the Thompson Rd., Eastford CT 06242. Please note Petitioner Deborah A. Martinek of applications: Town Hall, 815 Riverside Drive, North that the letter must be postmarked be- North Grosvenordale, CT PZC Application #21-12 Applicant Grosvenordale, CT 06255 and took the fore the 15-day appeal period expires. a Will has been admitted to informal Strategic Commercial Realty, Inc. following actions: Please contact Jim Larkin, Inland Wet- probate d/b/a Rawson Materials, of 6 Kennedy ZBA 21-02 Bates Auto Parts, Inc., lands Agent, email: jim.larkin@neccog. Deborah A. Martinek of North Drive, Putnam, CT property owner Owner of Record Linehouse Road org or by calling (860)774-1253 ext:15 Grosvenordale, CT River Junction Estates, LLC,. 204 LLC, c/o Maher and Cotnoir, PO Box if you have any questions concerning has been informally appointed as the Munyan Road, Putnam., Ct 06260 187, Putnam, CT, property located this approval. Personal Representative of the estate for Gravel Mining at property located at 64 Linehouse Rd, Map 38, Block June 18, 2021 to serve without surety on the bond. at 0 East Thompson Rd, Map 154, 71 and 71B, Lot 13 and 5, Zone The estate is being administered un- Block 5, Lot 10, Zone, RRAD creation RRAD. This is an application pursuant NOTICE TO CREDITORS der informal procedure by the Personal of a 3.5+/- acre pond. Approximately to Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 14-67 for ESTATE OF Mark Nozzolillo (21-00205) Representative under the Massachu- 120,000 cubic yards of sand and grav- approval to use the premises for the The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the setts Uniform Probate Code without el will be operation or maintenance of a motor Court of Probate, District of Northeast supervision by the Court. Inventory removed from the site to create the vehicle recycler’s yard or motor vehicle Probate Court, by decree dated June and accounts are not required to be pond. Continued from PZC Regular recycler’s business. Continued to July 9, 2021, ordered that all claims must filed with the Court, but interested par- Meeting May 24, 2021. 12, 2021 be presented to the fiduciary at the ad- ties are entitled to notice regarding the File may be reviewed on line, Town ZBA 21-03 Karol and Grazyna dress below. Failure to promptly pres- administration from the Personal Rep- of Thompson website, Planning and Wojtowicz Owner of Record, 2 Marcy ent any such claim may result in the resentative and can petition the Court Zoning Commission. Written Lane, Map 83, Block 7, Lot 13 D, Zone loss of rights to recover on such claim. in any matter relating to the estate, communication will be accepted prior RRAD requesting 16-foot side yard including distribution of assets and to the meeting setback to build a 36’ x 21’ detached Alysia Casiano, Clerk expenses of administration. Interest- Respectfully submitted, garage. Rescheduled to July 12, 2021 The fiduciary is: ed parties are entitled to petition the Joseph Parodi-Brown, Chairman ZBA 21-04 – James Brazel & Susan Anne Nozzolil!o, Court to institute formal proceedings June 11, 2021 Waters, Owner of Record 53 Wrightson c/o STEPHEN J ADAMS (attorney for and to obtain orders terminating or re- June 18, 2021 Drive, Map 153, Block 17, Lot 14, Zone Anne Nozzolillo), STEPHEN J ADAMS, stricting the powers of Personal Rep- LD, request a variance to the Town ESQ, 158 MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX resentatives appointed under informal TOWN OF WOODSTOCK of Thompson Amended Regulations, 682, PUTNAM, CT 06260, procedure. A copy of the Petition and On June 7, 2021, Woodstock Inland Article 4G, LD District, Section 3, (860)928-6528 Will, if any, can be obtained from the Wetlands Agency granted wetlands Dimensional Requirements, Front set- June 18, 2021 Petitioner. approval for 04-21-05 – Angela Billings back for an accessory structure shall June 18, 2021 – 0 Dividend Road – new single-fam- equal or exceed that of the primary NOTICE TO CREDITORS ily dwelling and accessory structure structure. Applicant placement of the ESTATE OF Ronald E. Lincoln (21- NOTICE TO CREDITORS and 05-21-03 – Benjamin & Robin detach garage is on roadside of house. 00201) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge ESTATE OF Barbara M. Salony (21- Marinelli – 1920 Route 198 – 2-lot sub- Accepted for a Public Hearing on July, of the Court of Probate, District of 00176) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge division. On June 7, 2021, Woodstock 12. 2019 Northeast Probate Court, by decree of the Court of Probate, District of Inland Wetlands Agent granted wet- File may be reviewed on line, Town of dated June 7, 2021, ordered that all Northeast Probate Court, by decree lands approval for 05-21-01 – Ross Thompson website, Zoning Board of claims must be presented to the fidu- dated June 8, 2021, ordered that all & Kathleen Ellison – 123 Laurel Hill Appeals. Written communication will ciary at the address below. Failure to claims must be presented to the fidu- Drive – install stone steps to water be accepted prior to the meettng promptly present any such claim may ciary at the address below. Failure to and beach area and 05-21-04 – John Respectfully submitted, result in the loss of rights to recover on promptly present any such claim may Webber – 4 Loyola Road Extension – Kevin Beno, Chairman such claim. result in the loss of rights to recover on addition to existing dwelling. June 18, 2021 Alysia Casiano, Clerk such claim. June 18, 2021 The fiduciary is: Alysia Casiano, Clerk TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Irene Lincoln, The fiduciary is: TOWN OF BROOKLYN On June 10, 2021, Woodstock Inland c/o to NICHOLAS CHARLES ADAMO- Karen L. Latterell, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Wetlands Agent granted wetlands POULOS (attorney for Irene Lincoln), c/o JAMES K KELLEY (attorney for NOTICE OF ACTION approval for 06-21-01 – Shaun & LAKE SHORE LEGAL, LLC, 154 Karen L. Latterell), LAW OFFICES OF The Zoning Board of Appeals held a Maggie Boynton – 29 Olde Meadow THOMPSON ROAD, PO BOX 1210, JAMES K. KELLEY & ASSOCIA, 33 public hearing and special meeting, on Road – new inground pool. WEBSTER, MA 01570, (508)943-7800. BROAD STREET, DANIELSON, CT Monday, June 7, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. via June 18, 2021 June 18, 2021 06239, (860)774-9627 WebEx and the following action was June 18, 2021 taken: TOWN OF THOMPSON NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1. ZBA21-001 Shawn and Stacy Olson, At the June 8, 2021 meeting of the ESTATE OF Jeremy Lockard (21- 10 Hillside Drive, Map 46, Lot 42-1, Inland Wetlands Commission an ap- 00204) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge R-30 Zone; Addition of a 2-car garage peal of the Wetlands Agent Approval of the Court of Probate, District of with mudroom/breezeway; Request WAA21008 issued on 5/12/21 to Jason Northeast Probate Court, by decree PHOTO REPRINTS variance from Section 3.B.5.2 Set- Lavallee for underground utility work dated June 9, 2021, ordered that all back Standards 50-foot front yard set- at 597 East Thompson Rd (Assessor’s claims must be presented to the fidu- back reduced to 30-foot setback-AP- map154, block 5, lot 10) resulted in ciary at the address below. Failure to AVAILABLE PROVED the Commission upholding Approval promptly present any such claim may 2. ZBA21-002 Eileen McKenna, 301 WAA21008 with the modification to re- result in the loss of rights to recover on South Street, Map 45, Lot 2-3, R-30 quire the authorized work be complet- such claim. Call for details Zone; Installation of 24-foot round ed by 6/23/21. Alysia Casiano, Clerk above ground swimming pool installed Marla Butts, Wetlands Agent The fiduciary is: 860-928-1818 June 18, 2021 Adrienne Cremins, A14 • Friday, June 18, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS

IN THE SWING OF IT ALL Woodstock Academy, Killingly High win golf titles

Photo Courtesy Woodstock Academy Athletics Photo Courtesy Killingly High Athletics Woodstock Academy won the inaugural CIAC Division II girls’ golf championship on Monday, June 7, at Farmington Woods Golf Club. The winning team consisted of (left-to-right): head The Killingly High boys’ golf team captured the Eastern Connecticut Conference (ECC) Open coach Earl Semmelrock; Alex Vaida; Kaily LaChapelle; Mia Dang; Ciara MacKinnon; and Maria Championship on Thursday, June 3 at Putnam’s Connecticut National Golf Course. Members Santucci. of the winning team were (left-to-right): Logan Gagnon; Harrison Giambattista; Ethan Lackner; Cooper Morissette; Cameron Seiffert; and head coach Kevin Marcoux. BY KEN POWERS The rapid development of Dang, SPORTS CORRESPONDENT who transferred to WA from St. Peter- and she holed out from the fairway for Seiffert was the second overall fin- WOODSTOCK — It was a hardware Marian Central Catholic High School in eagle. And it wasn’t a mistake; it was isher in the tournament and Lackner haul for the Woodstock Academy girls’ Worcester, Mass., was clearly the sub- a real golf shot,” Semmelrock said. “I was third overall. Joining the duo in golf team at the inaugural Connecticut plot to the Centaurs’ storybook season. could tell right then she was going to the top 15 were sophomore Harrison Interscholastic Athletic Conference “Mia is a hockey player, too, so she have a good year.” Giambatistta (80, fifth overall), senior (CIAC) Division II championship, held was looking for a school that had both As dazzled as Semmelrock was by Cooper Morissette (82, eighth overall), Monday, June 7, at Farmington Woods girls’ hockey and girls’ golf, St. Peter- Dang all season, he was especially daz- and sophomore Logan Gagnon (86, 14th Golf Club. Marian didn’t offer girls’ golf as a sport; zled with how she played in the CIAC overall). The Centaurs not only won the team she had to play with the boys’ team,” Division II Tournament. The victory was Killingly’s seventh title, thanks to finishing four strokes Semmelrock explained. “So, in her “What impressed me the most was ECC Open Championship in the last better than Berlin High (369-373), but school search she was looking for a how she handled the match that day,” eight years. The team finished the sea- junior Mia Dang, on the strength of her school that had a girls’ golf team as Semmelrock said. “It was the first time son 18-1, its lone loss coming to East tournament-best, 8-over-par 80, was the well as a girls’ hockey team. Woodstock we played 18 holes all year and she was Lyme earlier in the season. East Lyme, individual champion as well. Academy filled that bill nicely. paired with three of the best players in in fact, was the only team to win an ECC “I couldn’t be any more pleased “When Mia was considering trans- Division II, who were all ranked higher Open Championship during Killingly’s with the way the season unfold- ferring here I looked at some of the than her. It was a really hard day to current run, and that came in 2019, after ed,” Woodstock Academy coach Earl scores she was (posting) in some of the play well because it was so hot, and the Killingly had won six straight titles. Semmelrock said. “I knew that we had tournaments she was in and I could tell course was so demanding. “This was the culmination of a lot some experienced players coming back, that she took the game very seriously “But that’s when she really showed of hard work by this young group and and I knew we had a transfer player and wanted to be good,” Semmelrock me how good she can be. She was laser a complete team effort,” Killingly golf [Dang] that was supposed to be good. said. “She plays at a pretty high level in focused that day,” Semmelrock contin- coach Kevin Marcoux said. “Cooper But I hadn’t seen Mia play at that point terms of playing all summer in junior ued. “She beat all three of the girls that was a tremendous leader for us this and until we actually got on the golf tournaments. She’s used to the rigors went in with a higher ranking than year as our lone senior. He kept the course I wanted to keep my expecta- of golf so I thought she would be very she did. I was keeping an eye on the team focused and driven all year. This tions at a reasonable level. I thought good.” Division I Tournament [played the next group took on a very talented and expe- we’d have a successful season, but I had Semmelrock said Dang passed the day] and Mia would have placed second rienced East Lyme team and never no idea that we would have the season “eyeball test” quickly. in that tournament.” flinched. We had a game plan coming in that we had.” “The first couple practices we had and our guys followed it perfectly.” Dang, the 10th-ranked girls’ golfer I could tell she was the real deal,” Killingly High wins ECC Open Title Killingly followed up its win in in Connecticut, competed in the girls’ Semmelrock said. “Just the way Sophomore Cameron Seiffert fired the ECC Division II Open win with a State Open championship on Saturday, she handled herself around the golf a 6-over-par 77 and classmate Ethan fourth-place finish at the Division III June 12 at Old Lyme’s Black Hall Club. course, the makeup of her bag, how she Lackner was right behind with at 78, state tournament on Monday, June 7, Seniors Kaily LaChapelle, Alex approached the shots; I didn’t have to both helping immensely to lead the at Stanley Golf Course in New Britain. Vaida, Ciara MacKinnon; and Maria tell her anything, she knew what she Killingly High boys’ golf team to the Killingly shot a combined 335, six shots Santucci were the other four golfers was doing. ECC Open Championship on Thursday, behind first-place finisher St. Joseph’s who contributed to WA’s team win. “The first time we got to play our June 3, at Putnam’s Connecticut of Trumbull. LaChapelle finished with a 92, Vaida a home course [Quinnatisset Country National Golf Course. Based on their play all season, 96. All four were on the team as sopho- Club in Thompson], she was a cou- Killingly finished with a score of 317, Seiffert, Lackner and Morissette were mores as well. ple over par, playing the eighth hole, five strokes better than runner-up East named to the ECC All-Star team. Lyme High. 30th Anniversary Steeple Chase fundraiser roars back to Eastern Connecticut WILLIMANTIC — After a social service organizations in is the biggest fundraiser for year of Coronavirus-related eastern Connecticut that help all three organizations and will social distancing and safety people struggling with drug help replenish our budgets so protocols, Steeple Chase Bike addiction, homelessness, men- we can continue our life-saving Tour participants are excited tal health challenges, and pov- work.” to again gather in-person on erty. For the fourth straight Event organizers have cre- bikes or on foot to raise money year, every dollar raised by par- ated three dedicated cycling for critical Eastern Connecticut ticipants, donors and sponsors routes and one official walk/ human service non-profits. will be matched by the Jeffrey ride for the 30th Anniversary This year’s 30th anniversa- P. Ossen Family Foundation, Steeple Chase. These in-person ry event will take place on doubling event proceeds. routes will start and end at St. Saturday, Aug. 21, starting and “So many people took up Mary-St. Joseph School. ending at St. Mary-St. Joseph cycling during the pandemic The classic 20-mile route is School in Willimantic and that there was a bike short- almost as old as the event and winding through the country age,” remarked Victoria travels through the low-traffic roads of Windham and sur- Nimirowski, chairperson of backroads of South Windham, rounding towns. Registration the Steeple Chase planning Windham Center, Chaplin, is now open at https://stee- committee and executive North Windham, Mansfield plechasebiketour.org/regis- director of Windham Area and Willimantic. ter/ and www.bikereg.com/ Interfaith Ministry. “This is a The new 30th Anniversary or trails. Virtual participants will continue through Aug. 21 steeple-chase-bike-tour. great opportunity to use those route celebrates this event can ride or walk whenever at www.steeplechasebiketour. This year’s event will start bikes to do good for others. milestone by traveling 30 miles they want, starting and finish- org and www.bikereg.com/ in the school’s parking lot Our non-profits – Perception through Windham, Chaplin, ing their route at a convenient steeple-chase-bike-tour. at 35 Valley St., and will fea- Programs, Windham Area Mansfield and Willimantic. day and time and donating by The Steeple Chase benefits ture three supported cycling Interfaith Ministry, and The Half Century route cov- Aug. 21. from the generosity of corporate routes and a five-mile ride/ the Windham Region No ers 50 kilometers - or 62.5 miles By registering online and sponsors and donors includ- walk tour through the parks of Freeze Project – help the most - of eastern Connecticut back- asking friends, family, employ- ing The Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Willimantic. Cyclists and walk- vulnerable, most at-risk mem- roads and is one of the most ers and others to sponsor the Foundation, The Chronicle ers can also participate virtual- bers of our community every beautiful rides in the state, ride, participants can generate Newspaper, Thread City ly by choosing their own route day. Throughout Covid, our with sweeping views and chal- desperately needed funds used Cyclists, Home Selling Team, – in-state, out-of-state, on-road organizations worked over- lenging hills. to shelter and secure housing Sarazin General Contractors, or off. time, exceeding our already A newly-designed five-mile for people experiencing home- WILI AM, Willimantic Waste The Steeple Chase Ride/ tight budgets, to keep people ride/walk will take participants lessness, offer a path to recov- Paper, the board of direc- Walk benefits three critical safe and healthy. This event through nine Willimantic ery for people with addiction tors of the Windham Region parks and gardens and will and mental illness, and provide No Freeze Project, and many showcase the community’s basic needs from clothing to others. Companies and orga- rural beauty. heat for individuals and fami- nizations interested in spon- Cyclists committed to the lies living in poverty. Over its sorship should call Perception THINK Contact your event’s beloved 100-mile history, the Steeple Chase Bike Programs at 860-450-7122. Century Ride are invited to Tour has raised approximate- For more information, Sales Representative to discuss ride the route unsupported. 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V ILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Friday, June 18, 2021 • A15 A16 • Friday, June 18, 2021 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS VACCINATIONS efforts has been an enormous under- as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode nearly 300 associated, highly skilled continued from page A1 taking involving hundreds of dedicated Island communities. Day Kimball physicians, surgeons and specialists. individuals both inside and outside of Healthcare’s comprehensive network Its Web site is www.daykimball.org. community and allows individuals to our organization. We appreciate the employs more than 1,000 staff including receive the shot from their primary time and talent they have all contrib- care providers in a private and comfort- uted in planning and operating these they could pull off a 1st place finish, and vaccine clinics which have protected REDLINE able setting.” continued from page A1 they didn’t let me down.” DKMG adult primary care practices thousands of Northeast Connecticut Martin submitted all but the last will administer the Pfizer COVID-19 residents against COVID-19,” added issue, this one, which, ironically, he Kramer. “It’s important for all eligi- out/graphics designers, advertising/ vaccine and the Johnson & Johnson sales manager and advisor,” noted the adds, is probably the best issue all year. (Janssen) single-dose COVID-19 vac- ble individuals to be vaccinated so we It is a 66-page special senior issue aimed can put an end to the pandemic in our ASPA in its evaluation. “Your ability to cine. DKMG pediatric primary care keep your publication alive and print- at end of the year awards, senior reflec- practices will administer the Pfizer region and get back to life as we prefer tions and other KHS accomplishments. it.” ing during a pandemic is a testament COVID-19 vaccine to individuals ages to your dedication and devotion to your “This issue is the culmination of the 12 and older. For the most up-to-date informa- year really,” he says. “They did an tion on COVID-19 vaccination distri- publication, school, community…and COVID-19 vaccinations at DKMG’s to each other.” excellent job!” primary care practices will be available bution plans in Connecticut, call 2-1- Laney Dunn, the Assistant Editor-in- 1, the Connecticut State Hotline for Only a handful of submissions earn to new and established patients. An this unique status. Only three other Chief said she was not surprised. appointment is preferred, but walk-in information or visit ct.gov/covidvac- “I am honestly not that surprised,” cine. Local information is available Connecticut high school publica- appointments will be accommodated. tions earned awards: the Mane Street she says. “I knew we had a lot of really All Day Kimball Medical Group pri- on the Northeast District Department good writers and a great deal of team- of Health website at nddh.org. For Mirror of Joseph A. Foran HS of mary care practices are welcoming new Milford, the Academy Times from the work and communication so that made patients. Call 1 (844) DKMG DOC (1-844- more information about Day Kimball for many really well written issues.” Healthcare’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout Academy of Aerospace Engineering in 356-4362) to get established with a pro- Windsor, and the Redcoat Review of “Being the recipient of such an vider at any of DKMG’s practice loca- visit daykimball.org/coronavirus. award is such a tremendous honor!” About Day Kimball Healthcare Berlin High School. tions in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield, Though The Redline has earned a adds Editor-in-Chief Abigail Driscoll. or Putnam. Day Kimball Healthcare is a non- “Writing for The Redline is already profit community healthcare system number of Second Place rankings, also As Day Kimball learns more about difficult to achieve, the last time it such a great opportunity, I’m so ecstatic the possibility of COVID-19 booster vac- composed of Day Kimball Hospital, Day that we placed so well. This class of Kimball Medical Group, Day Kimball earned a 1st place was 10 years ago. cines in the future, it will keep the com- “This is a very difficult ranking to journalists works so hard to get such munity informed of any plans for boost- Healthcare at Home, and health- wonderful issues of our school newspa- care centers in Danielson, Dayville, achieve,” adds Mr. Martin, who has er vaccination clinics at Day Kimball been the advisor since 2000 and is a vet- per out to our peers, and Mr. Martin is Hospital and across the region. Plainfield, and Putnam. Its service area the best teacher this side of the cosmos includes Northeast Connecticut as well eran journalist himself, having written “The coordination of our vaccination for The Providence Journal, Providence that we could have possibly asked for. Magazine and a number of other peri- I’m just so proud of this class and to odicals. “It is a very rigorous examina- be a part of something so wonderful. tion. We have come very close a number Journalism is my passion and it feels so of times, only to miss a 1st place rank- great for our paper to be recognized for ing by a few points.” all the work we put in.” Martin adds that he had a feeling this The best part, agrees Dunn, was just year’s crew was up to the task. being in the class itself. “From the beginning of the year, “The experience you get is invalu- despite covid problems, these students able,” she explains. “You get a lot of have done an exceptional job,” he adds. real world communications experienc- “They are a talented crew who gets the es. almost like you have an actual job. job done and gets it done well. I sub- You get close to the people you are in mitted the issues expecting and hoping class with so you form a lot of good rela- tionships, also.” FIRE “You’re planning on the water supply continued from page A1 people getting additional tankers and setting up a refill site. You should have departments at the scene, three of them enough water flow for what they’re going from Massachusetts, who were assisting to be using on the fire. It’s easier said with water supply and tankers and fight- than done,” said Baron. “I don’t think we ing the fire.” ever lost water at the scene, but it does Four of the occupants were treated for require a lot of departments and a lot of smoke inhalation and one was sent to manpower to pull that off. The depart- UMass for further evaluation according ments that participated really did a great to Baron. Several dogs and a bird per- job. The building is pretty much totaled ished in the blaze. Baron said the cause of but a lot of the contents in the building is the fire is ongoing although investigators salvageable.” do have an idea of where the fire may Firefighters from Woodstock, Muddy have started. Brook, Bungay Fire Brigade, Eastford, With the building located in a rural Pomfret, Putnam, East Putnam, area without a dedicated water source Quinebaug, Community Fire Company, for firefighters the blaze proved to be a and West Thompson as well as crews practice in efficiency as several differ- from Southbridge, Webster, and Dudley ent departments came together to bring in Massachusetts all responded to water to the scene and tackle the fire the event. The East Thompson and effectively. Baron said all crews worked Thompson Hill Fire Departments cov- well as a team to save what they could. ered the rest of Woodstock while crews were busy on scene.