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Friday, May 1, 2015
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THIS WEEK’S
QUOTE
WES teachers make fashion statement for autism
‘DRESS DOWN DAY’ RAISES MONEY FOR THE CAUSE
“Deeds, not
stones, are the
true monuments
of the great.”
BY JASON BLEAU
NEWS STAFF WRITER
John L. Motley
INSIDE
A8 — OPINION
B1-3 — SPORTS
B7-8 — LEGALS
B4 — REAL ESTATE
B6-7— OBITS
B10-12 CLASSIFIEDS
LOCAL
Jason Bleau photos
The Woodstock Elementary School staff show off their Autism Awareness Day
shirts that they wore on April 24th for Dress Down Day.
Please Read
WES,
page
A12
Pomfret budgets
propose 1.5 percent jump
BY JASON BLEAU
NEWS STAFF WRITER
Doubleday is a
breed apart
Page A5
WOODSTOCK — Employees
at Woodstock Elementary
School came together to help
benefit a cause on Friday, April
24, as part of the school’s weekly
dress down day tradition.
Most of the teachers and paraprofessional staff wore shirts
reading “Autism Awareness”
to show their support for the
April 24 dress down day as part
of a program that Speech and
Language Pathologist Frankie
Rollinson said helps local and
national organizations through
donations from the staff to wear
casual clothing every Friday at
$1 apiece. For the April 24 dress
down day, Rollinson, along
with Special Education Teacher
Chelsea Shaw, decided to try
and help out a specific cause and
invested in the special shirts to
do so.
“We do dress down days every
Friday and we donate to various
charities,” said Rollinson. “With
April being Autism Awareness
Month we thought it would be
a good idea to donate money for
autism awareness. At the same
time, I saw a flyer for the T-shirt
we’re wearing. I was hoping to
just get 12 people to buy them
POMFRET — Voters
will be asked to vote on
a slight increase to the
budget for the 2015-16
fiscal year at the town’s
Annual Town Meeting on
May 7.
A public hearing on
April 21 saw the Board of
Finance approve a $12.4
million combined general government and education budget with a 1.5
percent increase over the
current fiscal year.
The general government budget proposal comes in at a little
over $2.5 million and
saw a $10,000 decrease
since it’s initial presentation thanks in part
to the town’s efforts to
consolidate the town
assessor position with
Brooklyn’s to create a
more regional position.
Pomfret First Selectman
Maureen Nicholson said
the town tried some new
approaches in this year’s
budget process, which
led to both savings on
the town side and more
public participation as to
what cuts to make and
where to make increases
if anywhere at all.
“When we first prepared our budget we
came up with figures that
were current at that time.
Since then there have
been many workshops
and discussions and
Please Read
BUDGETS,
page
A12
LEARNING
Jason Bleau photo
Thompson played host to many of Disney’s popular
princesses as Relay for Life team LAMBS held a special
themed character breakfast to support the upcoming
yearly event.
Disney comes to
Thompson
PRINCESSES INVADE K OF C
TO SUPPORT RELAY FOR LIFE
BY JASON BLEAU
NEWS STAFF WRITER
Helping those close
to home
Page A6
Kevin Flanders photo
FINANCIAL FOCUS
The Citizens National Bank softball club is eager to get its season underway in
Thompson.
A GREAT
DAY FOR
BASEBALL
PAGE A9
EVERDAY ECOLOGIST
PAGE A8
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Little
Leagues
in
Killingly in Thompson
each started their season
Saturday, April 25 with a
parade and Opening Day
ceremonies. For more
photos, turn to pages A1617!
A group of young friends make their way to the opening day ceremonies in Killingly. For many, baseball is
more than a sport, but a way to create lasting friendships and create even deeper bonds as members of
a team.
THOMPSON — The
magical world of Disney
came to life at the
Knights of Columbus
Hall in Thompson
on Sunday, April 26,
through a special
fundraising event held
by the Northeastern
Connecticut
Relay
for Life team LAMBS
— Little Angels May
Bring Strength.
In an effort to kick
start their fundraising
effort for the upcoming event on May 16,
the team allowed local
children to meet their
favorite Disney princesses as the members
of the team, now in its
seventh year, dressed
up to be part of a character breakfast.
Julianna Brissette,
who dressed as Belle
from “Beauty and the
Beast,” and is one of
three co-captains for
the team, said the idea
was sparked from the
theme of this year’s
Relay.
“This year’s Relay
theme is Smiles Are
Forever, so our team
figured that Disney is
the happiest place on
earth,” Brissette said.
“Our team’s individual theme this year is
Disney so we figured
that everyone loves
breakfast and everyone
loves Disney. Throw
them together and it’s
a great fundraiser that
all kids and adults can
get involved with.”
Over it’s seven-year
involvement in the
Relay, team LAMBS
has earned around
$21,000 for the cause. It
was originally started
by the eldest Brissette
sister, Kiyara Brissette,
who along with her
mother Tammy helped
make some of the costumes. Other costumes
were actually already
on hand according
to team co-captain
Karista Brissette, who
Please Read
RELAY,
page
A12
Putnam Board of Selectmen approves solar farm
BY JASON BLEAU
NEWS STAFF WRITER
PUTNAM — The solar
power craze has officially
hit the town of Putnam,
and in a big way.
The town itself is looking to cash in on the more
affordable natural energy
source by officially entering into a partnership to
bring solar power to no
less than five town buildings in the near future.
Putnam Mayor Tony
Falzarano said he knows
first hand the benefits of
solar panels thanks to the
panels he uses at his own
home, and with the town
having space to spare,
Putnam took the initiative to go out to bid for
companies to help them
incorporate solar energy
into the town wide grid.
“We have a landfill
that’s basically useless
because you can’t put
anything there,” said
Falzarano You can’t
build on it, you can’t use
it for commercial property, and you can’t build
houses. We had the good
fortune of talking to
someone who promotes
solar power and we put
out bids. We got seven
Please Read
SOLAR,
page
A10
A2 •
Friday, May 1, 2015
KILLINGLY VILLAGER
Life in Killingly 50 years ago
This week, I thought that I’d
devote my article to what was
happening in the KillinglyBrooklyn area 50 years ago in
May 1965.
The following extracts
are from the May 6, 1965
Windham County Transcript
unless otherwise noted. The
front page of that paper contained a fire photo, but I saw
no accompanying article.
The caption read as follows:
“Blazing Feed Shed. Picture
taken at height of spectacular fire Tuesday night which
destroyed 50 foot grain
storage bin off North Main
Street, Danielson belonging
to Wirthmore Feed Company.
Blaze is believed to have
been caused by lightning and
started during severe thunderstorm. Damage, according
to Chief George Wakefield of
the Dayville Department, is
estimated as between $100,000
and $125,000.”
If you have memories of the
Wirthmore Feed Company or
the fire, please consider sharing them.
Although
Earth
Day had not yet
come into being, this
area was celebrating
Arbor Day with various plantings.
“Arbor
Day
80 CRAFTERS!
Memorial Planting
at
Davis
Park
Sun., May 3 • 10am-4pm
I n a u g u r a t e s
Beautification Corp
Rain or Shine
Project. Arbor Day
ceremonies at Davis
The Inn at Woodstock Hill
Park In Danielson
94 Plaine Hill Rd., Woodstock CT last Friday were
(Junction of Rt. 169 and Plaine Hill Rd) highlighted by a
special planting of
Free Admission
golden chain and
white
dogwood
Free Parking
trees in memory of
the late Danielson
Tree Warden Henry
KILLINGLY
AT 300
MARGARET
WEAVER
G. Gilbert in tribute to
whom Borough Clerk Julien
Barrette said, ‘He was a man
who really loved nature and
who gave forty years of his
life to the preservation of fine
trees in our communities.’
Mrs. Gilbert, who was accompanied by her entire family,
was assisted in the planting of
the memorial trees by Henry
I. Hill, a long-time foreman
of the Gilbert Tree Service
and Andre Maurice, another staff member. The Davis
Park project is being carried
on by the Killingly Women’s
Club through the Danielson
Chamber
of
Commerce
Community Beautification
Corps.”
Did you belong to the school
patrol when you were growing up? Perhaps you even
have fond memories of this
trip.
“Boy
Patrol
Off
for
Washington This Morning.
Twenty-four boys from the
Danielson area left this morning at 6:15 for the National
School Boy Patrol convention
in Washington, D.C. These
boys, selected in accordance
with the rules of attendance
and picked by school officials,
were able to go to the convention through the generosity
of many local firms and individuals, some of them anonymous. The boys will be accompanied by Danielson Police
Officer Gerald Bissonnette,
and by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
Towne of the Killingly school
system.”
Fifty years ago area residents could still take in a
movie at a local theater.
How many of you remember
Circus World staring Samuel
Bronston, John Wayne,
Claudia Cardinale, and Rita
Hayworth? That was playing
at the Orpheum in Danielson.
“Go Go Mama” was being
shown at the Parkway Drivein on Route 12 in Plainfield.
Are you making plans to
take your mother out for dinner on Mother’s Day? Twin
B’s Restaurant on Route 6 in
Brooklyn was offering the following dinner specials:
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Have you purchased
your Mother’s Day gifts
yet? Durables on Route
6 in Brooklyn also was
offering specials for the
occasion. (Remember that
women rarely wore slacks
fifty years ago). Some of the
offered items included ladies
shifts: $1.99; daytime dresses, $3.79; bathing suits $6.79$11.99; full slips $2.79; sailcloth
casual shoes, $1.22.
Westfield Congregational
Church is in the process of
planning major renovations.
Fifty years ago the South
Killingly
Congregational
Church had to do likewise.
“Leaning Belfrey Tower
Spurs Complete Renovation
Plan for South Killingly
Church. A complete renovation job on the old South
Killingly
Congregational
Church is being planned by
a recently formed building
committee, according to its
chairman, Arthur Coolidge.
The program will include a
replacement of sills, rebuilding of foundation with cement
block, new plumbing and electrical work, and the excavation of a complete basement
to contain dining room and
kitchen facilities, plus Sunday
school classrooms and a
restroom. The decision on
the part of the parishioners
to renovate the whole church
came about because of the
urgent need of straightening
and strengthening the belfry
tower, which now leans dangerously, according to church
officials. Besides the excavation under the church, it is
planned to add a 20 x 14 foot
addition on the north side to
be used as a church office and
small meeting room.”
“There have been two meeting houses used by the South
Killingly Church. The first
one stood for nearly a century on the north side of the
road, a few rods west of the
present building. In 1837 the
old church gave way to the
present one. On January 2,
1838, Rev. Sidney Holman of
North Killingly, now known
as Putnam Heights, preached
the sermon of dedication, and
in 1868 sufficient changes and
repairs were undergone to
justify a re-dedication.”
The formation of a church
in South Killingly dates
back to 1734-1735. Until
that time residents worshipped at Killingly’s first
Congregational
Church,
which was situated on the easterly side of what is now Route
21 a little north of present-day
Ware Road. Especially in the
winter, attending Sunday
worship was a real challenge
and “in 1734-1735 the inhabitants of South Killingly were
permitted for the first time to
employ a minister to preach
to them during the winter
season. In 1735 the assembly
granted the people permission
to hire an orthodox minister
for five months of the year
with freedom from the ministerial tax during that period.”
(WCT 5-13-65)
Did you pick up on the fact
that the Connecticut Assembly
had to allow the residents of
that southern part of town to
settle a minister? They could
not just go out and hire one
by themselves. How would
you like to pay a ministerial
tax in addition to the regular
town assessment? Such was
the case in the 18th century.
However, once a minister
was approved during the winter months, since the South
Killingly residents would be
paying to support their own
minister, they did not have to
support Reverend Fisk, pastor of the first Congregational
Church.
Mark your calendars:
The annual meeting of the
Killingly Historical Society
will be held Saturday, May
2 at the Killingly Historical
Center. The business meeting
will begin at 1 p.m. The program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
The speaker, Bob Noiseux,
will present a program on the
age of radio before television.
There will be a power point
presentation with displays.
Bob also will do a radio program. All are welcome.
Margaret M. Weaver is
the
Killingly
Municipal
Historian. For additional
information visit the Killingly
Historical Center Wednesday
or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(or by appointment), visit
www.killinglyhistory.org,
or call 860-779-7250. Mail for
the Killingly Historical &
Genealogical Society, Inc. or
the Killingly Historical Center
should be sent to P.O. Box
6000, Danielson, CT 06329.
Margaret Weaver may be
reached at margaretmweaver@gmail.com. Note: Neither
the Killingly Historical Center
nor I have Caller ID. Please
leave your name and phone
number when calling. Thank
you. Note the new post office
box number for the historical
center.
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OF THE WEEK
“There’s never been one day that I have not looked
forward to going to school, and that’s the truth.
Every single day I enjoyed going. I looked forward to
work every single day. I think if I did anything else
it would have been a mistake. Any other profession
would have been a mistake. Being with students was
the answer for me — I know that now more than
ever.”
- Retiring Thompson art teacher Guy Daigle, commenting
on leaving the school district behind.
AT CT AUDUBON
Bird sightings at Connecticut Audubon Society Center
at Pomfret and Wyndham Land Trust properties for
the week of April 20: American Kestrel, Ruby-crowned
Kinglet, Blue-gray gnatcatcher, Hermit Thrush, Black
and White Warbler, Pine Warbler, Purple Finch, Field
Sparrow, Eastern Towhee, Tree Swallow, Eastern Phoebe,
Wood Duck, Ring-necked Duck. Visit www.ctaudubon.
org/center-at-pomfret.
BOOK REVIEW
“You,” by Caroline Kepnes
A clear psychological thriller right from the start, Kepnes
hooks the reader instantly as she takes you down the path
of a deranged killer, Joe. You will inadvertently fall victim
to his predator as the story unfolds. Joe shares his perspective the entire way as he stalks and obsesses over a girl that
has innocently entered his bookstore. He sets in motion a
chance meeting thereafter that will propel the story forward as things heat up for the new couple. Each chapter
continues to build in intensity as you listen to his thoughts
and lay witness as he harms the ones she holds dear to her
heart in attempt to get closer to her. All the while she is
clueless and thinks she might even be falling in love with
him. The irony in this can’t be missed as you sit reading,
stunned and unable to help as you wonder will she become
his next victim or will love save the day.
“You” is one of Suspense Magazine’s Best Books of 2014
and it is certainly one you won’t want to miss.
- Submitted by Claudette Stockwell, Children’s Librarian
Assistant, Killingly Public Library
Friday, May 1, 2015 • A3
KILLINGLY VILLAGER
An impact through art
THOMPSON BIDS FAREWELL TO DAIGLE AT RETIREMENT DINNER
BY JASON BLEAU
NEWS STAFF WRITER
THOMPSON — After a 38-year career
in Thompson, the town is saying goodbye to one of its finest educators, as art
teacher Guy Daigle enters retirement.
Daigle has educated thousands of students who have made their way through
the Thompson school system thanks to
his 22-year career in the elementary
school and 16-year stint in the high
school. A special retirement dinner was
held in Daigle’s honor of April 23, which
he said was an absolute shock and surprise for him as many of his former
students, coworkers and friends and
family were on hand to celebrate his
illustrious career in the town.
Bernadette Quercia, a former preschool teacher at Mary R. Fisher
Elementary School, shared fond memories of Daigle and his interaction with
her students. She called him a kind,
compassionate and talented educator
who always had a knack for bringing
the best out of his students.
“Working with my five year old kids
is not always easy. Sometimes it’s quite
a challenge,” she said. “Guy never
seemed to get tired of it. There was
never a project that he thought was too
difficult or too challenging for even the
youngest kids in our school. He had
an incredible talent for always being
able to pull some hidden talent out of
students that never even knew they had
talent.”
To honor the teacher many at the dinner wore fake noses and mustaches to fit
Daigle’s trademark style that many had
come to know him for. One of Daigle’s
former students, Jessica Gatineau, who
graduated from high school just last
year, said she took a lot away from
Daigle’s classes — so much, in fact, that
she believes she wouldn’t be the artist
she is today without his help.
“He was an awesome teacher. He was
always kind. If you ever forgot to eat
breakfast he’d have something waiting
for you,” said Gatineau. “If you didn’t
have money for lunch he’d help you out.
He’d always ask if you were all right. It
was interesting [to learn from him]. He
taught me how to do faces a lot better
than I had before. I went from very
lanky figures to more realistic ones.”
For some, the goodbye was bitter-
Jason Bleau photo
Retiring Thompson art teacher Guy Daigle
(third from the right) stands with his family
during a special surprise dinner in his honor
to recognize his 38-year career with the
Thompson school system and his contributions to the local community.
sweet, but few were more emotionally
impacted by Daigle’s decision to retire
than Thompson Athletic Director Deb
Spinelli, who also served as the master
of ceremonies for the event. For students who knew Spinelli and Daigle, the
two were inseparable as close friends
who worked together in the elementary
school before making the move to the
high school in the same year. Spinelli
said it’s painful to bid farewell to someone she considers one of her closest
friends.
“We’ve been pretty good friends
through all that time,” she said. “We
had a little party at the school, just the
immediate faculty, when he was leaving
and I really couldn’t say too much that
day because it was emotional for me. I
don’t usually get that way. You always
have a close friend that you can go to
no matter what and he was always that
person. We didn’t have to really get into
things, it was just a comfortable camaraderie and I’ll miss that.”
Spinelli admitted that she has not
been in the art room since Daigle’s
departure, saying it’s a hard thing for
her to do with him moving on to the
next stage of his life, and noted that few
people understand the impact he has
had on the local community. However,
the evidence is there for all to see.
“If you go around town and you look,
the ballerina in the high school, the
huge girl at Valley Springs Sportsman’s
Club, the big tiger head at the field
house, he and his students did all that.
There are multiple things he has left
his mark on in town and people might
not realize it.”
Daigle himself was overwhelmed
by the surprise farewell dinner and
said he was honored to be a part of
it. He says education is his life and
it was a pleasure to be able to teach
what he loves to others and share an
appreciation with the future artists
and photographers of the world.
“There’s never been one day that I
have not looked forward to going to
school, and that’s the truth. Every single day I enjoyed going. I looked forward to work every single day. I think
if I did anything else it would have
been a mistake. Any other profession
would have been a mistake. Being
with students was the answer for me
— I know that now more than ever.”
Daigle says his retirement was due to
him feeling that it was simply time to
make the move. He had gone through
with his plan to move to the coast in
retirement, a move that made his treks
to school difficult, and while he plans
to continue to not only practice art,
but learn new techniques in the years
to come, he says he also wants to help
teach as a higher level as well.
“I’ve had students come back to me
and say they still have their work and
remember me from 30 years ago. That’s
a big honor, it’s a great honor,” he said.
“I’ve even had students whose parents
said that I made an influence on them
and they wished they went into art
teaching too.”
No matter what the future holds for
him, Guy Daigle’s impact on Thompson
is undeniable. Many appreciate him,
many learned from him, and many saw
him as a friend and co-worker like no
other and if the countless people who
attended his retirement dinner have
anything to say about it, it’s clear his
legacy will certainly live on in the hallways and streets of Thompson and its
schools for years
to come.
Jason
Bleau
may be reached at
508-909-4129, or by
e-mail at jason@
stonebridgepress.
com.
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Friday, May 1, 2015
TEEG debuts new programs for local youth
CAREER PREPAREDNESS, THEATER THE FOCUS OF NEW OFFERINGS FROM COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
BY JASON BLEAU
NEWS STAFF WRITER
THOMPSON — In an effort to
expand on the programs offered to
local youth, the Thompson Ecumenical
Empowerment Group (TEEG) has
launched two brand new programs targeted at giving kids and teens in northeastern Connecticut a chance to connect with local businesses and embrace
an outlet through the arts.
In the past few weeks TEEG has
Weekly Crossword
May 1, 2015
Across
1. “Poppycock!”
5. Audio equipment
brand name
9. Full of chutzpah
14. Small buffalo
15. Fishing, perhaps
16. Terminal section of
large intestines (pl.)
17. Amounts of precipitation
19. More fitting
20. Not extreme (4 wds)
22. Angry, with “up”
23. Pandowdy, e.g.
24. Black
25. Caribbean, e.g.
26. Musical compositions with a recurring
main theme
28. Fla. neighbor
30. Antiquity, in antiquity
31. Aspect
35. Kidney-related
38. “Aladdin” prince
39. Heartthrob
40. Certain print
41. Deception
42. Mother Teresa, for
one
43. Flemish baroque
painter
45. Kipling’s “Gunga
___”
47. “I’m ___ you!”
50. Cable network
51. Divination deck
53. Flight embarkment
station (2 wds)
57. Composed
58. Entry through which
air is fed to engine (2
wds)
59. Father, Son and Holy
Ghost
60. Forum wear
61. “I had no ___!”
62. Undersides
63. Carbon compound
64. Bondman
Down
1. Malt liquor’s yeasty
froth
2. Broadcasting (hyphenated)
3. Self-styled, French
(hyphenated)
4. Take care of
5. Bleated
6. Christiania, now
7. Autogamy (hyphenated)
8. Malay Archipelago
(2 wds)
9. Highlands hillside
10. Wartime retaliation
11. Follow, as a tip (2
wds)
12. Porterhouse, e.g.
13. Robust
18. Dog biter
21. “If only ___ listened
...”
26. Property consisting
of houses and land (2
wds)
27. Amiss
28. Branch
29. Grassland
32. Assault with heavy
artillery fire
33. Australian runner
34. Big ___ Conference
36. Poisonous alkaloid
obtained from nightshade
37. Basic monetary unit
of Romania
44. Sticker
45. Angry outburst
46. Eye problem
47. Kilns
48. Rocket fuel ingredient, for short
49. Bring up the rear
51. Courtroom event
52. Selfish sort
54. Horace volume
55. “Cogito ___ sum”
56. Book part
launched Supper Club and “Got that need to be managed accordingly.
Drama?” programs, both fundAccording to Grant, the funding from
ed through grants from the Jeffery the Ossen Family Foundation will susP. Ossen Family Foundation, that tain the programs for at least the next
Executive Director Donna Grant says year, but, as with any TEEG program,
will add a lot to the local community in the organization is hard at work trying
terms of opportunities for local youth to create a more community oriented
to get perspective and prepare for their way to maintain the programs should
futures in a constructive learning envi- funding run out before an alternate
ronment.
source can be found.
“The difficulty with youth program“We’re trying to find a lot of commuming in northeastern Connecticut is nity partners to make this happen,” she
that in a lot of places in the state there said. “Nobody has enough money to do
is a youth service bureau in each town,” it by themselves. It’s the TEEG model,
said Grant. “Up here, while United it’s what we do. How can we pull lots
Services is the youth service bureau of people together, take a little bit from
and they do a great job, they handle everywhere to get enough to do a whole
14 towns, and there’s just not enough program?”
capacity to bring programming to the
Farquharson added that it’s importactual ground level for kids to sign up ant to realize that these new programs
and engage in, so that’s the need that are not just opportunities for local
we’re trying to fill.”
youth to learn about career or explore
TEEG Family Program Manager and interest in theater. They also serve
Diane Farquharson explained that the as opportunities for teens and older
Supper Club allows kids the chance to members of the community to get
explore future careers by gaining some involved in other ways, like mentoring.
perspective on what it takes to succeed She provided one example.
through guidance from local business
“Just recently we asked a girl to go
owners and employees in a variety of to ‘Got Drama?’ through the Juvenile
different fields.
Review Board because she is very dra“Supper Club, specifically, is to work matic,” she said. “Fighting has been
on career development and job skills,” happening at school, but she loves
Farquharson said. “It’s designed to music, she loves instruments and
have a different facilitator every week dance. So she is a good fit for this proto come in and casually cook a dinner gram because she will be able to peer
with the kids at our clubhouse on Main mentor some of the younger kids. So
Street and then in a small group setting sometimes these programs are good
talk about what they do for a living, as an opportunity for others as a peer
how they get into that field and the mentor opportunity or an after school
skills and education requirements they program or even an outlet or superneed to do that kind of work.”
vised activity they can embrace. Maybe
She explained that the “Got Drama?” even community service.”
program is designed for any child in
While these programs are just getnortheast Connecticut as well and is ting started, TEEG has already seen
basically built for ages 8 to 16. She significant interest as the number of
said they’ve already got six children kids interested in the new offerings
lined up to be a part of it and have continues to grow. As the organization
Brittany Banchuk, an adolescent thera- looks for a way to increase involvement
pist through Day Kimball Healthcare’s and maintain the programs, the sky
Outpatient Psychiatric Program, appears to be the limit as to how big
and Carl Mercier, well known for these programs can really become.
his involvement in Break-a-Leg productions as director and producer, on
Jason Bleau may be reached at 508board to facilitate the program. TEEG 909-4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonealso has clinicians involved with the bridgepress.com.
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KILLINGLY VILLAGER
Doubleday is a breed apart
ANIMAL SHOP SHINES ON MAIN STREET
BY CHARLIE LENTZ
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
DANIELSON — All the other critters are for sale but the tortoise stays.
Be on the lookout for a slow-moving,
hard-shelled creature inside Amazing
Animalz, Linda Doubleday’s pet service shop. Koopa has been Doubleday’s
pet turtle for the past three years
but everything else is up for grabs
including snakes, lizards, rats, exotic
fish and guinea pigs. A sugar glider
— a tree-dwelling possum that glides
through the air like a flying squirrel —
is already on deposit so he’s off limits as
well. Doubleday also grooms dogs and
she’s had her downtown business for
two and a half years.
“It’s Main Street so you get more visibility,” said Doubleday, from Brooklyn.
Previous to her Main Street location she had a shop in Brooklyn and
then a store on Commerce Avenue in
Danielson. When the space opened up
downtown she went for it. Doubleday
said the lizards aren’t currently flying
off the shelf but they are popular at
times.
“It’s a seasonal kind of thing,”
Doubleday said. “Sometimes we sell a
lot of small animals. Sometimes we sell
a lot of lizards.”
She grew up in Indiana and Rhode
Island and there was usually a pet
Charlie Lentz photo
Patricia Doubleday, owner of
Animalz, with her tortoise, Koopa.
Amazing
around the house when she was a
youngster.
“I always had animals — just mainly
dogs,” Doubleday said.
Several years ago she took a chance
on opening her own business.
“I worked at a pet stores years ago.
And then when my daughter turned 16
and it was hard for her to find a job, I
was grooming in a trailer and I said it
would be neat if I could open up a pet
store to have her and her friends work
in it,” Doubleday said.
Her daughter and her friends have
since moved on to other jobs but
Doubleday is still here with the pets.
She finds fish are more popular in the
winter and her inventory is currently
at a low watermark.
“We have saltwater fish and freshwater fish,” Doubleday said. “Right now
all I have is a Puffer and a Tang.”
If you’re looking for something that
dwells on land, she can help with that
as well.
“Rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters
— we sometimes have rabbits but we
don’t have any right now,” Doubleday
said.
Snake owners are steady customers
for the rats and she currently has about
15 of them in stock.
“If they have a snake they usually
have to feed them — once a week. Some
people buy them for food and some
people buy them for pets. So you get a
variety,” Doubleday said.
The nocturnal sugar glider is native
to Australia and is a rare item. A baby
sugar glider would normally cost $350
but this one is a “drop off” and has been
sold discounted for $150. In addition to
Koopa the tortoise, Doubleday has two
dogs and a cat at home in Brooklyn.
She spends much of her day in the
dog-grooming area in the back of the
store. Muddy outdoor conditions sometimes dictate the pace of the grooming
business.
“Sometimes it’s slow. Sometimes it’s
busy. It just depends on weather and
if people need their dogs groomed,”
Doubleday said.
There are several tricks to the trade
when she’s working on a dog.
“If they snap you just put a cone on
their head, or some people will stay and
they’ll hold them,” Doubleday said.
Dogs aside — the bulk of her inventory can be found just inside the front
door. Just don’t ask for the tortoise
ambling slowly down the center aisle.
“I’ve always wanted a big one and a
reptile guy was selling him so I bought
him,” Doubleday said. “He’s not for
sale.”
Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860)
928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@villagernewspapers.com.
A career wakeup call
BUSINESS PICKING UP AT LOCAL CAFÉ
Charlie Lentz photo
Matt Turpin owns Steampunk Café in
Danielson.
BY CHARLIE LENTZ
VILLAGER STAFF WRITER
DANIELSON — Matt Turpin’s
impending tax bill from the federal government next year would be a reason
to rejoice. Steampunk Cafe might be
starting to turn a profit.
“This might be the first year where
I have to actually file federal taxes,
which is a milestone for me,” Turpin
said. “For the first time ever I’m going
to have a positive gain on my federal
tax returns. I can’t wait.”
It took some time for Turpin to own
a business that could owe the Internal
Revenue Service. He earned a degree
in history from the University of
Connecticut but couldn’t find a job in
his field. Although he had a stable work
in a warehouse it was steering him
toward a dead end.
“Ended up in a warehouse, shuffling
boxes,” said Turpin, from Plainfield. “It
was safe. I made $17 an hour.”
In need of a career wakeup call,
Turpin took a chance with a coffee
and game shop. June 1 will mark the
two-year anniversary of his cafe on
Main Street. At UConn, his academic emphasis was medieval history and
Steampunk Cafe has an eclectic ambiance — with a knight in armor gracing
a wall near the cafe’s entrance. He previously opened a shop at the old lumber
mill on Cottage Street in Danielson but
prefers his new location. It got off to a
sleepy start.
“It took a while to have people discover we were a coffee shop but once that
happened it’s been going great,” said
Turpin, 36.
Perhaps his cafe’s name intimidated
some of his customer base.
“The name was scaring a lot of the
older people — ladies who might just
want to come in for a tea or coffee,
were scared off specifically by the word
punk — that word evoked Mohawks
and whatnot, I suppose,” Turpin said.
Eventually a broad-based crowd
discovered the freshly ground coffee
and laid-back atmosphere — including
game tables, comfortable chairs, and
sofas.
“Now it’s all starting to come around,
reputation is starting to work for me,”
Turpin said.
Part of his reputation has been flavored by fair-trade, organic Frenchpressed coffee.
“It’s always made on the spot. You
have a little vessel with a plunger. You
grind the beans directly into it. You fill
it with hot water and agitate it for a
bit,” Turpin said. “The coffee comes out
meatier than a drip coffee. A drip coffee
usually goes through a paper filter that
absorbs most of the oils before you get
to drink it. With the French press it all
goes right into your cup.”
He has 15 varieties of coffee that customers can choose from. For tea drinkers, Turpin offers 14 types.
“You pick the coffee from a coffee
menu, same with the teas,” Turpin said.
He recently added a sandwich menu
to fill a need during the many game
tournaments he hosts.
“The people that come in and play
games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
— they didn’t appreciate the ‘No outside food or drink’ policy,” Turpin said.
“I didn’t really have food except for
some pastries. The sandwiches kind of
evolved from that.”
One wall of his shop is lined with
shelves that hold board games. Several
game tables are spread throughout the
cafe. Turpin is hosting a special game
night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, featuring the game “Magic, the Gathering.”
Newcomers are welcome. The shop is
open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday
through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
on Fridays, and from noon to 9 p.m. on
Saturdays and Sundays. It’s a seven-day
week for Turpin but that’s OK. All that
work will likely lead to a federal tax bill
— and that’s a good thing.
“I’m happy,” Turpin said. “That
means I’ve done something. You can
actually see the growth of a small coffee
shop and it’s kind of neat.”
Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860)
928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@villagernewspapers.com.
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Friday, May 1, 2015
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Helping those close to home
CHINESE HONOR SOCIETY DONATES TO BOTTING FAMILY
WOODSTOCK — When
members
of
Woodstock
Academy’s National Chinese
Honor Society heard about tenyear-old Kenny Botting’s fight
with a brain tumor, they immediately felt moved to help him
in any way possible.
After much hard work and
many fundraisers, members of
the Society were able to present Kenny and his father Ken,
Courtesy photo
Back row, from left, Ken Botting,
National Chinese Honor Society
members Zoe LaVergne (senior
from Woodstock), Shane Eccleston
(senior Brooklyn), and Nick Chan
(junior from Pomfret). Front row:
Kenny Botting and Helen Liaw
(National Chinese Honor Society
Advisor).
of Eastford, with a donation to
help him in his battle.
“When we founded our organization last year, we decided
as a society that we wanted to
raise funds for organizations
and families that are close to
home,” senior Zoe LaVergne of
Woodstock explained. “When
we heard Kenny’s story, we
knew that we had to do something. Once we completed all of
our fundraisers we wanted to
invited him to campus to meet
him and present him with the
check in person so we’d be able
to show him that we’re here
supporting him.”
The group spent time with
Kenny learning about some
of his favorite things, teaching him phrases in Chinese,
and listening about his incredible time meeting superheroes
Captain America (actor Chris
Evans) and Peter Quill from
Guardians of the Galaxy (actor
Chris Pratt).
“It’s people like these students that have really made
this difficult time easier,” stated Kenny’s father, Ken Botting.
“Knowing people come out of
the woodwork to support you,
gives you a sense of home, purpose, and meaning. We really,
really appreciate it.”
For more information on
how to support Kenny, please
visit the family’s GoFundMe
page at http://www.gofundme.
com/kennybotting.
For more information on
Chinese
National
Honor
Society’s upcoming events or
fundraisers, please email Helen
Liaw at yliaw@woodstockacademy.org.
ACT students win variety of
creative writing accolades
Courtesy photo
KIDS GIVING TO
KIDS
POMFRET — Recently the
Connecticut Audubon Society
Center at Pomfret received a $3,000
campership donation from the
Woodstock Academy student run,
non-profit, Family Related Effective
Solutions for Humanity (FRESH).
The primary mission of FRESH
is to mentor area middle school students as they prepare to transition
into high school. In addition to their
mentoring work, the students do a
tremendous job fundraising to provide summer campership donations.
“This is the third year the
Connecticut Audubon Society
Center at Pomfret has received a
campership donation and we are
thrilled,” said Director Sarah
Heminway. “We run eight weeks of
summer nature day camp and summer camp is something every child
should experience. This Woodstock
Academy student organization has
worked hard to make that happen
and their true ‘thank you’ will come
back in the form of filthy sneakers
and big smiles.”
For more information on the
Center at Pomfret Connecticut
Audubon Society, please visit their
website at http://www.ctaudubon.
org/center-at-pomfret.
For
more
information
on
Woodstock Academy’s F.R.E.S.H.,
please contact advisor Sara Dziedzic
at sdziedzic@woodstockacademy.
org.
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EASTCONN’s ACT Creative Writing
students have recently won recognition in several prestigious contests and
competitions, including the national
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the
New England Young Writers Conference
(Bread Loaf) and UConn’s Connecticut
Writing Project student magazine.
ACT (Arts at the Capitol Theater) is
EASTCONN’s arts magnet high school
in Willimantic.
While 15 ACT Creative Writing students’ works were among regional
finalists in the 2015 Scholastic Art &
Writing Awards, two of those students
have gone on to earn Scholastic Keys at
the national level — a first for students
at ACT. One of those students, senior
Karlyle Palmer, of Willington, earned
a national-level Gold Key, Scholastic’s
highest honor, for his poem, “There
was a Paradise in her Footsteps.” ACT
junior Heaven Stone, of Danielson, won
a national Silver Key for her flash fiction work, “Marbles.”
Only 2,200 of 300,000 student works
submitted to the 2015 Scholastic contest
garnered a national Gold or Silver Key.
The Scholastic contest is a celebrated
national program that has supported
teenagers’ artistic development since
1923. Learn more at www.artandwriting.org.
“I can only hope that I will ever again
experience the wave of sheer euphoria
I felt when I found out I was a national
winner in the Scholastic Art & Writing
contest,” said Palmer, when asked about
his Gold Key honor.
“I’m so incredibly proud of our students for both entering and then being
recognized in the Scholastic Awards
competition,” said ACT Creative
Writing teacher Barbara Greenbaum.
“Our ACT students have worked so
hard on these amazing pieces.”
In other ACT creative writing
news, ACT sophomore Nadia Jalal, of
Lebanon; sophomore Victoria Sun, of
Norwich; and junior Evan Saunders, of
Windham, have been selected to attend
the highly regarded New England
Young Writers Conference this May at
the Bread Loaf campus of Middlebury
College in Vermont. Each year, the
highly competitive national conference
invites 200 talented young writers to
hone their writing skills, network with
fellow writers and attend workshops
ACT students selected to attend Bread Loaf
— from left, Nadia Jalal (ACT sophomore from
Lebanon), Victoria Sun (ACT sophomore from
Norwich) and Evan Saunders (ACT junior from
Windham).
Courtesy photos
Karlyle Palmer (an ACT senior from Willington).
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with published authors.
“It’s very exciting to be invited onto
the Middlebury campus for their annual Bread Loaf workshop,” said Sun. “I
never would have imagined that in my
sophomore year I would be honored
with this opportunity.”
“I am thrilled to have our students
attend such a wonderful conference,”
said Greenbaum, of the Bread Loaf invitation. “I know it will be a terrific weekend, working with talented teachers and
other writers from around the country.”
Creative writing works by Sun, Stone,
Saunders and senior Danielle Wilson,
of Willimantic, will appear in the
Connecticut Student Writers magazine,
part of UConn’s Connecticut Writing
Project (CWP), which honors exceptional writing talent in K-12 students
from across Connecticut. ACT students
Juliet Duchesne, a sophomore from
Windham, and Rachel Martin, a senior
from Lebanon, received honorable mentions from the CWP.
Wednesday, May 6: Chicken tenders,
brown rice, wax beans, fruit, milk.
Thursday, May 7: Hamburg gravy,
whole-wheat roll, mashed potato/corn,
fruit, milk.
Friday, May 8: Pizza, carrot sticks,
fruit, milk.
DANIELSON
Sat., May 2 - Oct 31, 9-12 NOON
Killingly Library, 25 Westcott Rd.
PUTNAM
Mon, June 15 - Oct 26 • Thurs, May 7- Oct 29, 3:30-6pm
Riverview Marketplace, 18 Kennedy Dr.
PLAINFIELD
Tues, June 23 - Oct 13, 4-6pm,
Early Childhood Ctr., 651 Norwich Rd.
BROOKLYN
Wed., June 17 - Oct 28, 4-6 pm,
Brooklyn Commons Shopping, 574 Providence Rd.
“Your source of locally grown fresh fruit,
vegetables and farm products at competitive prices”
www.nectfarmersmarket.org
DON’T
MISS
A THING!
Friday, May 1, 2015• A7
KILLINGLY VILLAGER
LEARNING
SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion
on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to
Editor Adam Minor at
aminor@villagernewspapers.com
EDUCATION NOTEBOOK
Champlain College
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Julia Eddy, of
North Grosvenordale, was recognized
for excellence in the Champlain College
Core Division on April 22.
Eastern Connecticut State
University
WILLIMANTIC — Alyssa McLaughlin
(’15) of Dayville recently received
recognition at the Communication
Department’s spring 2015 “Celebration
of Excellence” ceremony. McLaughlin’s
major is English. The event, held annually, seeks to give special distinction
to students who have continued to go
above and beyond the call of duty.
McLaughlin was recognized for
receiving the National Communication
Association Scholar Award.
WILLIMANTIC — A number of
Eastern Connecticut State University
students were recently inducted into
Eastern’s Tau Nu chapter of the Lambda
Pi Eta Communication Honor Society.
Meena Roy (’15) of Danielson, was
among the inductees. Roy’s major is
English.
Alexis Pellecchia (’16) of Brooklyn,
was among the inductees. Pellecchia’s
major is Communication.
The society recognizes students who
have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, a
communication studies GPA of at least
3.25, are in the upper 35 percent of their
graduating class, are enrolled in good
standing, and display a commitment to
the field of communication.
Keene State College
KEENE, N.H. — Over 160 students
presented their undergraduate research
at Keene State College’s 15th Annual
Academic Excellence Conference on
April 11. This student professional conference is designed to showcase the
academic work of Keene State students
and the collaborative work between students and faculty. It allows students to
share excellent work with a broad audience, and prepares them for submitting
proposals to professional conferences.
Patrick Williamson of Brooklyn
presented on the topic “Rocks, Paper,
Pixels: Exploring Geographic Education
in the Granite State.”
Woodstock Academy
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock
Academy Relay For Life team will be
holding a Classic Car Show on Sunday,
May 3, from 12 to 4 p.m. on the town common in front of Woodstock Academy.
Show Cars have a fee of $5 or a donation
with the opportunity to win awards for
Best in Show. All participants may register the day of the event or via email
at relayforlife@woodstockacademy.org.
This event is free and open to the
public, lunch and refreshments will be
available as well as raffle items. All proceeds will be donated to the American
Cancer Society for cancer research and
local cancer patients.
Please contact Matthew Rich at
relayforlife@woodstockacademy.org
with any questions or to donate to the
Woodstock Academy Relay For Life
team.
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock
Academy Relay For Life team will be
holding a Car Wash on Friday, May 8,
from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pomfret
Community School. A donation is asked
for each vehicle washed.
All proceeds will be donated to the
American Cancer Society for cancer
research and local cancer patients.
Please contact Matthew Rich at
relayforlife@woodstockacademy.org
with any questions or to donate to the
Woodstock Academy Relay For Life
team.
THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL
HIGH HONORS
Grade 5: James Dinoia, Brooke Fettig,
Lelani Hicks, Kiera O’Brien, Keiran
Olewnik, Ysabella Rocca, Aidan Russell,
Aidan Strong, Jonathan Surowaniec
Grade 6: Nolan Blanchette, Jacob
Bourdia, Emily Carita, Cole Coderre,
Brayden Cutler, Harley Dimock,
Alexis Elkinson, Benjamin Elliott,
Calvin Fullerton, Summer Green, Leah
Groh, Lindsey Houghton, Thomas
Joiner, Paige Keefe, Garret Koziak,
Kaitlyn Lamontagne, Harley Laparle,
Alyssa Leveille, Connor McMenemy,
Dakota Ryley, Hannah Siegmund,
Jack Smalarz, John Steglitz, Patrick
Sturtevant, Kaylee Tackson, Makayla
Tackson, Alfredo Tebo, Graden Van
Der Swaagh, Matthew Weiss, Samantha
Worster
Grade 7: Emily Angelo, Jonathon
Bickelhaupt,
Arianna
Binienda,
Channing Boss, Savannah Burnham,
Caroline Gagnon, Desiree Grochowski,
Louis Julian, Jack Merrill, Mary
Monaghan, Ashley Morin, Tyler
Persson, Nima Sherpa, Alex Stawiecki,
Jesse Trottier, Molly Walsh
Grade 8: Brian Beresik, Halladay
Glode, Rori Johnson, Kathleen Joiner,
Jillian Schmeelk, Lindsey Seney, Mary
Steglitz
HONORS
Grade 5: Zeynep Acun, Katalyna
Adams,
Brayden
Akana,
Kyle
Cournoyer, Alivia Dalpe, Leah Demers,
Katelyn Forcier, Kaylin Griggs, Jolene
Hebert, Tyson Loftus, Brianna Mead,
Katherine Poirier, Zaria Pokropowicz,
Jesse Ratliff, Alyssa Rice, Hailey
Stewart, Anthony Vajcovec, Shane
Yurkevicius
Grade 6: Kaylee Arpin, Kaylee
Beaudreau, Coady Bell, Emma
Carpenter, Alexander Colon, Natalie
Creighton, Jack Devivo, Michelle
Dumphy, Grace Fahey, Chase Fontaine,
Elizabeth Gates, Mathew Graham,
Lance Groh, Daniel Heffernan,
Vanessa Henault, Ethan Loiselle,
Brady Monahan, Samantha Raymond-
Fraszier, Stephen Reding, Blake
Shippee, Kaden Strom, Connor Tellier,
Lindsey Worster, Madison Yost, Avery
Zanauskas
Grade 7: Nico Collins, Laura
Fournier, Robert Gatzke, Nicole Gravel,
Kacee-Jean Hanlon, Aydan Lavallee,
Hannah Mason, Jonas Poirier, Niamh
Raftery, Samuel Ricciardi, Cole Russell,
Nicholas Sturtevant, Isabella Vajcovec,
Gabriel Waldron
Grade 8: Sophia Al-Meshrefawi,
Jaylyn Armstrong, Natalie Benton,
Emmalee Binette, Amanda Bogoslofski,
Olivia Cunha, Andrew Donelly, Marissa
Elkinson, Anthony Ferraro, Chloe
Graca, Jonathan Kolodziejczak, Nicolas
Kolodziejczak, Stephany Kolodziejczak,
Daniel Laglois, Cecilia LeBlanc, Eric
Parafinowicz, Kenneth Roman, Molly
Romprey, Samuel Roy, Dylan Vincent,
Jacqueline Wheeler, Jolie Wilber
ACADEMIC
RECOGNITION
Grade 5: Jaycee
TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL
HIGH HONORS
Grade 9: Kendra Annis, Shannon Gauthier,
Michaela Godzik, Katey Kwasniewski, Samantha
Morin, Sidney Ratliff, Meagan Roy, Jordan
Sroczenski
Grade 10: Victoria Babcock, Emma Fahey, Haley
Fettig, Taylor Ware
Grade 11: Jared Annis, Cory Houghton, Michaela
Johnson, Christina Kopacz, Sarah Langlois, Erika
Rooney, Furu Sherpa, Emily Szamocki, Justin
Tennant
Grade 12: Joseph Donovan, Eric Magoffin, Haylee
Olson, Meaghan Rondeau, Jacqueline Scanlon,
Meghan Strange, Trevor Svec, Julie Szamocki,
Allison Tupaj, Andrew Valentine, Matthew
Valentine, Thomas Watson
HONORS
Seney, Jordan Torres, Marissa Ware, Molly Ware,
Mckenna Wilson, Taylor Youngsma
RECOGNITION
Grade 9: Joseph Bogoslofski, Kasey Chickering,
Leanna Daly, Amber Dickson, Joshua Houghton,
Jenna Kochinskas, Max Morin, Connor Weiss,
Skyla Wesolowski
Grade 10: Sarrah Bernier, Michael Falco,
Christian Carita, Shannalee Gregoire, Nicholas
Kopacz, Brandon Mead, Kaylin Shippee, Evan
Ware
Grade 11: Adam Al-Meshrefawi, Alex Belinski,
Penelope Feliz Borges, Pamela Fontaine, Tyler
Hopkins, Cole Johnson, Carinne Sosnowski
Grade 12: Tyanna Casiano, Elizabeth Fontaine,
Jack O’Connell, Dylan Prouty, Kaitlin Rivers,
Alyssa Rustic, Mackenzie Trudeau
Grade 9: Julia Annese, Olivia Antonson, Justyna
Gil, Morgan Graham, Connor Monahan,
Ty Patterson, Julia Pezzano, Alex
Rooney, Caleb St. Onge, Rebecca Torres
Grade 10: Eric Borski, Karista
Brissette, Leah Jackson, Noelle Julian,
THE FINNISH AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY
Sophia Prouty, Danica Seney, Jake
Presents
Sullivan, Cody Trudeau, Jennifer Vear,
Emily Vincent, Sara Watson
Grade 11: Courtney Allard, Samantha
Anderson, Alexander Angelo, Hunter
Angelo, Lindsey DeFilippo, Grace
a piano concert by
Deneault, Emily Dunn, Elizabeth
Craig Randal Johnson
Jourdan, Breanna Rice, Laura Tetreault
Grade 12: Alexandra Ablondi,
Jena Adams, Kayla Bordua, Julie
celebrating the 150th Anniversary of
Chlapowski, Jessica Dodd, Lee Gendron,
Cody Kwasniewski, Deanna Lazzara,
Finnish Composer
Alexander Leveille, Derick Mercado
Labonte, Michael Raczkowski, Audrey
Ratliff, Christopher Rindfleisch, Dheric
Sibelius at 150
Jean Sibelius
Answer to Crossword
Enjoy Sibelius’s music including his rousing
Finlandia played in Clark Chapel with its
serene atmosphere and wonderful acoustics
A String Ensemble from the Northeast
Connecticut Community Orchestra will
open the program with two Sibelius pieces
including Andante Festivo
Clark Memorial Chapel
Pomfret School Campus
Sunday, May 17 at 2pm
Adults $10—Students $5
Tickets call Saul Ahola @ 860-928-4749
or email info@fahs-ct.org
Visit www.fahs-ct.org for more information
Castano, Sarah Duquette, Kaylin
Kochinskas, Deanna LaParle, Michael
Merrill, Joseph Poplawski, Brandon
Seney, Kylee Smith, Nicholas Walker
Grade 6: Aden Berthiaume, Abbigail
Donais, Paige Fournier, Wes McRoy,
Alexis Miller, Ajaniq Molina, Krystyna
Rodriguez, Vincent Senecal, Alexandria
St. Lawrence, Cole Wilber, Marc Yost
Grade 7: Jack Adase, Jacob Bergeron,
Dominic Fierro, Hope Kripps-Higgins,
Joseph Lafortune, Brenna Larson,
MacArthur
Monahan,
Nicholas
Prouty, Stephen Scrapchansky, Nick
Skaradowski, Anthony Smith
Grade 8: Matthew Adamick, Sierra
Allen, Ashley Bonnette, Alexander
Chedda, Lauryn Durand, Tres-Belle
Gaudette, Matthew Grauer, Katherine
Heffernan, Benjamin Mead, Devin
Nichols, Madison Pimental, Lauren
Ramos
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ADAM MINOR
EDITOR
EDITORIAL
It’s a small
world, after all
The pain shot through me a like a jolt
of lightning.
I had no idea what had caused this sudden pain in the back of my head, but the
concussive force of whatever just hit me
sent me reeling. I staggered forward with
stars in my eyes, unsure of what to do
next, and let my hand explore the back of
my head as I felt for the inevitable damage
of whatever
just
HE
hit
me.
INOR I knew,
even at 5
ETAILS years old,
that my
skull was
ADAM
not made
MINOR
of impenetrable
steel, so a
part of me knew I was hurt. As I felt the
wetness slowly come down my neck, I
immediately knew I was busted open, and
the shiny redness of my hand as I brought
it back into my view confirmed my fears.
She threw a rock at me! The nerve!
So I did what every 5-year-old kid would
do in response. I began to cry hysterically
and ran into my house and told my mom.
OK, so it’s a dramatic story of a rather mundane event, but it’s one of the
most vivid memories I have my childhood
neighbors. As children, my brother and
I were social creatures. My mother often
makes fun of me as she remembers my
childhood, giggling as she recalls a time
I came upon a playground and shouted at
the top of my lungs, “Hello, friends! I’m
here!”
We played well with just about all our
neighbors. We were constantly shooting
hoops with one neighbor one day, and
playing with other neighbors the next.
Thinking about it now, we were close with
four of our immediate neighbors, two of
which remain close friends to this day.
But it was that experience with my
then-nemesis that I can picture clearest.
Her name was Rachael (we’ll call her
Rachael K.), and back then, we were actually pretty close. She moved away more
than 20 years ago, so we have long since
lost touch. For some reason that day,
she must have been mad or something,
because she really let that rock fly, and
it connected. We were never really at
odds though, so I must have forgiven her
quickly.
When she moved away, I never
heard from her again. She moved to the
Carolinas and last I heard, that was all.
There would be times where I would go
10 years without thinking about my old
neighbor or even hearing her name.
Until last week.
As I stood in church, mingling with my
friends, I came upon a friend named John,
who will chuckle if he reads this. Anyway,
John asked me how I was settling into my
new home, which just so happens to be the
very home I grew up in, because he had
an interesting story I might like to hear.
His granddaughter — also named Rachael
(we’ll call her Rachael B. to avoid confusion) — while attending college recently
in South Carolina, took a class, and in
that class the discussion turned to each
student’s hometown. As Rachael B. said
northeastern Connecticut, the teacher
quizzically looked at her and inquired
as to which town. As Rachael B. said
“Eastford,” the teacher revealed that she
too grew up in Eastford, on my road.
Her name? Rachael K. — the very same
neighbor Rachel K. from my youth.
My neighbor that I had not seen in more
than 20 years turned out to be a random
college professor for another friend of
mine, in a state hundreds of miles away.
Talk about a small world.
So if any of you are wondering about
whether or not I ever got revenge for the
whole rock thing … don’t worry, I did —
and the story isn’t for the faint of heart.
Soon after the rock incident, a few
months later maybe, I was on my way
to school on the bus with everyone else.
I hadn’t felt quite right that day, but I
decided to go to school anyway and rough
it out. As the bus pulled up to the school,
we stood up and began to file out. Being
the gentleman that I was, I waited as
Rachael K. got up and went first before
me. She would soon regret that decision,
as whatever sickness I was feeling immediately revealed itself, and the contents of
my breakfast splattered over the back of
her head, all the way to the bottom of her
backpack. With no time to prepare, and
nowhere to run, I hadn’t had a choice.
Naturally, she screamed as she panicked and ran off the bus, crying as she
ran into the school. Needless to say, I was
soon home in bed and quite embarrassed.
To this day, I maintain my innocence.
It was not intentional — but I do have
to say, if one were to plan revenge for a
rock-throwing incident, what I threw (up)
would be a mighty fine rebuttal.
Your move, Rachael K.
T
M
D
Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 9094130, or e-mail aminor@stonebridgepress.
com.
KILLINGLY VILLAGER
OPINION
Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Day Kimball needs to be a priority
To the Editor:
Dear Gov. Malloy: The residents in the
Quiet Corner are finding themselves grappling with a life or death issue.
We are concerned about the health and well
being of the most vulnerable among us, our
sick, our children and our elders.
You have visited our region many times
and are aware that we do not have a direct
east-west connecting route to major metropolitan areas. At times that may be considered an advantage in keeping traffic to a
minimum and urban sprawl at bay. At other
times, in times of medical emergency for
example, it is a distinct disadvantage.
Medical care without Day Kimball Hospital
requires an hour drive, not something anyone wants to consider in times of stress,
whether that be transporting or visiting a
newborn preemie, a critically ill child or an
accident victim. Family support is an important part of the healing process. To visit an
ailing family member with a travel distance
of 50 miles is a sacrifice of time and resources
for anyone but an impossibility for many in
this region.
You know that we have a high percentage
of families requiring assistance of one sort
or another. Our demographic profile is similar to inner city statistics. Many families
do not own vehicles and rely on the minimal public transportation that is provided
by NECCOG. For these folks, traveling to
Norwich, Hartford, Farmington or Worcester
would just not be possible.
Day Kimball is a critical quality of life
assurance for all of us in the Quiet Corner.
Come into any town in this region and ask
any person on the street what role Day
Kimball has played in their life. You will hear
that their child was born at Day Kimball or
that their parent has passed at Day Kimball,
their preventive care has been provided there
or that a support group held there has made
it possible for them to plod on after a health
crisis knocked the stuffing out of their life.
Day Kimball is the largest employer in the
region with approximately 1,300 folks working in respected positions. These folks are
providing for themselves and their families,
contributing to the vibrancy of the community by having the means to purchase homes
and support local retail stores and restaurants, which are owned and operated by their
neighbors. We are all connected in complex
relationships of economic interdependence.
Snip out one piece of this web and the whole
is put at risk.
The level of community support for Day
Kimball is overwhelming. I won’t attempt to
list the many, many charity events that raise
tens of thousands of dollars each year or the
generous philanthropists who have donated
rooms or suites, technology or entire wings to
continue the mission of the hospital.
Volunteers contribute thousands of hours
yearly with selfless donations of time and
talent in order to help patients and families.
Clearly, Day Kimball is valued by all.
Somehow, someway, I implore you to help
the Quiet Corner in our vital endeavor to keep
Day Kimball as a full service hospital. Please
don’t punish the people of this area because
of past or inherited poor fiscal management.
Our residents deserve the best quality health
care, they deserve the same opportunity for
quality care that all the residents of this fine
state have available. We have been forgotten
over the years in many areas of state priority, but this is an issue that requires every
possible effort to facilitate a solution. Please
consider Day Kimball a number one priority.
Elisabeth Thompson
Putnam
Support the preservation of May property
To the Editor:
Woodstock residents and property owners — at the Annual Town Meeting this
year, we will be considering a resolution
to release not more than $80,000 from the
Woodstock Agricultural Land Preservation
and Land Acquisition Fund as the town’s
contribution toward the purchase price and
associated costs of development rights to an
approximately 120-plus acre parcel of land in
the town of Woodstock, currently owned by
Douglas E. May, Derek N. May, Dale W. May
and Darrell C. May.
Check the map at the Town Clerk’s Office
for the location of this sizeable piece of property located in East Woodstock.
The “money to purchase” is not an addi-
tional expense but a simple “Approval”
from the Town Meeting to expend the funds
already in the Woodstock Agricultural Land
Preservation and Land Acquisition Fund.
The May Family’s contribution to preserving our beautiful open space will benefit
Woodstock for generations to come.
The remainder of the cost of the project will
be funded by the State of Connecticut and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Please come out and support this preservation of over 100 acres of open space
on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the back
entrance of the Town Hall.
JUDY WALBERG
TOWN CLERK, WOODSTOCK
Town beach needs residents’ support
To the Editor:
Woodstock parents will need to make some
noise if they want to see the town beach swim
program adequately funded for this summer.
The budget was funded with $12,462 for
fiscal 2014-15. This amount is roughly half
of what the swim program’s manager Allan
Kelly had finally secured for the 2013-14 year
($24,925), which provided well-trained life
guards and swim instructors with reasonable
pay and sunblock. Last year’s funding only
allowed for a constable to patrol on weekends,
and lessons to be provided through private
instructors, but it was not the robust program
that had been run in the past where there
were three sessions of swim lessons for the
town’s children.
Over the nearly 20 years Mr. Kelly has
headed the program, hundreds of children
have learned to swim at Muddy Pond, (mine
included) and the sessions were great for
getting people in the community acquainted
with each other. Parents paid a reasonable
fee and were able to enjoy the Town Beach
that was kept groomed and clean by Mr.
Kelly’s instructors and guards. The proposed
amount for next summer (2015-16) is only
$5,000, which basically eliminates the program, leaving only a constable on duty on
weekends. No swim lessons, no lifeguards.
Selectman can still look at funds they
have available and request that the Board of
Finance allocate money for this program for
the coming summer, but parents must make
their wishes known.
Selectmen meet again on May 7 at 4 p.m.,
and the Town Meeting to vote on the proposed
2015-16 budget will be on May 12. It is late,
but not too late to fix this situation. Call your
selectmen if you cannot attend the meeting!
KAREN WARINSKY
WOODSTOCK
‘Hang in there, Day Kimball!’
To the Editor:
In response to, and support of, the letter
written by the president and chairman of the
board of Day Kimball Hospital, I wish to add
some personal feelings.
I am grateful for local cancer treatment,
local birth center, including a musical
announcement of the birth of a new baby;
local nurses that gave me a superb two days of
care during recovery of hip surgery; and local
offshoots of specialists who perform specific
surgeries at the hospital.
Their dollars are being pinched drastically.
We need a local hospital for local people who
are treated by local friends/neighbors who
care for their patients.
As a young person I had never been in a
hospital. In fact they scared me until recently,
when we needed a local place to go for my and
my husband’s care for his cancer care (for
the first time). We were initially sent to St.
Francis for ENT evaluation for lymphoma;
the doctor was wonderful, but he himself said
my husband could be treated right at DKH!
No hassles of commuting — how convenient!
We met, and had an oncologist who was giving two days/week to “restart” the oncology
department at DKH; how fortunate were we
to have him help my husband; we have a
great relationship with him (custom care,
one might say); what happens if he says he
can’t stay at this hospital because of financial
constraints?
In summary, it seems as though the 1 pound
box quantity of goods is getting shrunk, but
the price of the box keeps increasing, hurting
the mainstream family; but I will say that in
spite of this the quality of care we, as a couple,
has been terrific.
Hang in there, Day Kimball!
SUE WHEELER
NORTH GROSVENORDALE
www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com
THE
EVERYDAY
ECOLOGIST
LIZ
ELLSWORTH
Greening the
potty room
Those of you that are parents are well aware of the
joys surrounding potty training.
Each child operates on
their own time frame, and
various structures or patterns help them accomplish
the diaper-free life. Reading,
rewards, or wanting to be like
older siblings or cousins also
offers help in achieving this
goal. Whatever option works
for the child in your life,
you know you’ll be spending
some time in the bathroom.
My daughter is taking on the
potty-training challenge —
she’s a book person!
Due to recent potty-training duties, I’ve been looking
at our bathroom via a more
eco-focused lens. There are
many things we can do to
make our restrooms more
planet-friendly. Yes, there’s
some room here for jokes, but
I’ll let you giggle by yourself.
One of the easiest ways
to green your toilet-room is
to turn off the water while
you’re brushing your teeth.
This planet needs more
water than ever before (note
California’s drought problem). I know, I know, you’ve
heard this eco-tidbit so
many times, but, really, try
a bit harder to save water.
I equate it to using dental
floss. We need to floss our
teeth more, and we forget to,
so it’s always nice to have
a gentle reminder to reduce
our water usage. Also, try to
use less water while washing
your hands or when shaving.
Speaking of saving water —
try to take shorter showers. I
am very guilty here, and need
to get better about it. It is estimated that a typical shower
will use 2 gallons of water per
minute! A 10-minute shower
will use 20 gallons of water.
Think of it this way, that’s 20
of that gallon of milk in your
fridge!
Rethink your shower
curtain. Of course the plastic “inner” curtain may get
slimy, and you’ll replace it.
However, before throwing
out the old plastic sheet,
re-use it as a drop cloth in
painting projects, as a furniture cover for messy kid art
activities, or even as a tarp
when doing yard work.
Purchase
eco-friendly
paper products, like toilet paper and facial tissues.
Remember to recycle the
empty toilet paper rolls. The
cardboard centers do make
useful pieces in kid art projects or useful sleeves for protecting new seedlings in your
garden (MNN).
Switch off your lights.
Often, out of habit, we flick
on the lights during the day
to wash our hands in the
bathroom. Break this habit.
Also, be sure to use energy
efficient light bulbs in the
washrooms light fixtures.
Don’t worry, they do make
bulbs that will flatter you
even more in the mirror. The
U.S. Department of Energy
reveals that eco-friendly
bulbs use 25 percent to 80 percent less energy that incandescent bulbs. This means
that the energy-efficient bulbs
may last three to 25 times
longer than the conventional
incandescents. Following on
to the energy-saving bulbs,
please unplug those electronic devices when you are not
using them. These items will
continue to draw energy even
when the “on” button is off
(MNN).
Old plastic grocery bags
can be used to line bathroom
trash cans. You don’t need
to purchase bags specific to
your toilet-room’s rubbish
container. There’s always an
extra plastic shopping bag
around.
Put a plant in your bathroom. It will take in the
indoor air pollution and will
put oxygen back into the air.
Good luck to my fellow
toddler potty-training parents! This extra time in the
bathroom also offers you a
chance to teach your toddlers eco-friendly actions! Be
sure to use these teachable
moments.
Liz Ellsworth grew up in
Eastford, and holds a master’s degree in Environmental
Education from Antioch
University New England and
a B.A. in English from Bates
College. She specializes in conservation and recycling initiatives.
Friday, May 1, 2015• A9
KILLINGLY VILLAGER
Woodstock: Wake up call II
capacity of the town to pay and based on
Back in October, Preston Shultz issued
the need of both education and the town.
a wakeup call to the citizens of Woodstock.
OUR
This all brings me back to Preston’s letHis letter reviewed the budgets from
ter
from last October. Does every elected
2013-14 and the surpluses that were found
URN
town hall official need a full time assistant,
at the end of a year that was supposed to
or could there be a little sharing of staff
have been a tight budget year — as we
DAVID
and cross training? Should we be handare assured every year is. He also spoke
of a pending bonding project that could
RICHARDSON ing out $15,000 a year stipends to Town
Hall employees who decline town-providcost over $5 million. Since then there has
WOODSTOCK ed health insurance coverage? Ask your
been little-to-no real communication from
employer if they’ll give that to you. And,
the town on any of this and we are now
by the way, this is about $5,000 a year per
going into the final phases of approving
the budget for 2015-16. The Annual Town Meeting employee (that’s times 7) higher than is required in
will be Tuesday, May 12, and the referendum is the union contract for town hall employees which
planned for Tuesday May 19 – It appears to be time is what is used as the justification for this. The
for an update on these matters, and a second wake contract calls for a stipend for those who waive
coverage of one half the cost for “an employee.” We
up call.
First on the bonding issue — yes, the project pay one half the cost for an employee plus spouse
actually has a purpose beyond doing a bond issue; and or family! It also allows for a town-funded
though at times it didn’t seem so: The $5 million HAS account. This correction would easily pay
project Preston referred to actually ballooned to for lifeguards at the town beach and the $11,938
over $10 million before cooler heads, and the BOF, reduction necessary to get the proposed budget
prevailed and got the project refocused back on to under the real Prop 46 spending limit. Woodstock
its original purpose; fix the roofs on the Middle and is a rural town that wants to stay rural. We spend
Elementary Schools. The roofs need replacement, money to secure open space to assure it will stay
and currently the state of CT will cover about 46 that way, and yet, we spend nearly $300,000 in
percent of the cost. The initial bond will be roughly salaries and benefits to maintain a town planner/
$2.8 million, and then, following reimbursement zoning enforcement officer, building inspector and
from the state, the cost to the town will drop to fulltime assistant. That department will bring in
about $1.6 million, which will be paid for through less than $75,000 in fees this year; projected to drop
a 10 year bond issue. The project will need voter to just over $50,000 next year as building has been
approval and is planned to be on the May ballot significantly curtailed and there is no projected
along with the budget; this is key to maintenance growth. Could this be done on a part-time basis?
Pomfret, Eastford and Union currently share one
of our schools and should be approved.
Next, the budget: On April 21 the Board of building inspector…
Is money tight? Without question, and is likely
Finance approved a proposal to bring a $22,014,292
budget to town meeting. This includes an increase to get tighter, and we are not likely to have final
in spending of $169,312 which is the maximum budget numbers from the state before you are
allowed under Prop 46 – it is actually $11,938 above asked to vote on this proposal but any reductions
the real limit due to the treatment of a transporta- in aid to the town will only add to the property
tion expense reimbursement from the state of CT. tax burden. Without any change in state grant
as a revenue stream instead of the reimbursement monies this means Woodstock will see a little over
of an expense. Sorry for getting into the weeds for a 1/4 mil tax increase this year – this without any
a moment, but section 10-266 of the state statutes impact from the roofing project which will not
clearly defines the transportation grant as a reim- affect the budget until 2017. Will next year be betbursement of transportation costs reducing the ter? Well, all indications are that the grand list is
expense to the local board of education; however, not growing; school enrollment continues to drop,
treating it as a revenue stream falsely overstates as it is doing all across the state and the state’s
the actual expense allowing an increase in the financial position is questionable at best. It’s time
Prop 46 spending limit. It has the further effect of for you to ask yourself, does Prop 46 really mean
overstating revenue allowing an additional boost what it says? Is it still important? Or is it OK to just
to the spending limit. Why make an issue of this? cheat just a little bit? It is in your hands.
Come to the town meeting on May12. Ask quesAfter all it’s only $11,938 in a $22 million budget.
The reason is the tactic of over stating state man- tions and get answers, then weigh the impact of
dated expense has been used for years to boost maxing out the budget year after year without
the allowed spending limits and increase taxes addressing these and other related questions and
beyond what the language and intent of the ordi- let those answers guide you on the day of the refernance allows. Further, maxing out spending by endum — May 19.
If you want to learn more about the budget and
raising the budget to the Prop 46 spending limit
is, once again, becoming the preferred method how it was put together go to the town website,
for determining the budget. Calculate the maxi- finance, and watch the videos from March and
mum budget amount permitted under the Prop 46 April. It’s OK you can skip through the boring
Ordinance; then decide the split between the Town parts.
The opinions expressed are mine and may not
and Education. This was never the intent of the
ordinance and side-steps the purpose of the bud- reflect those of other members of the Board of
geting process which is to build budgets within the Finance.
WHAT IS IT?
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How does divorce affect
Social Security retirement benefits?
One of the challenges of planning for retirement is that an
unexpected event, like divorce,
can dramatically change your
retirement income needs. If you
were counting on your spouse’s
Social Security benefits to provide some of your retirement
income, what happens now that
you’re divorced?
WHAT ARE THE RULES?
Even if you’re divorced, you
may still collect benefits on your
ex-spouse’s Social Security earnings record if:
• Your marriage lasted 10 years
or longer
• You are age 62 or older
• Your ex-spouse is entitled to
receive Social Security retirement or disability benefits, and
• The benefit you’re entitled
to receive based on your own
earnings record is less than the
benefit you would receive based
on your ex-spouse’s earnings
record
• If you’ve been divorced for
at least two years, and the other
requirements have been met,
you can receive benefits on your
ex-spouse’s record even if he or
she has not yet applied for benefits.
HOW MUCH CAN YOU
RECEIVE?
If you begin receiving benefits
at your full retirement age (66
to 67, depending on your year
of birth), your spousal benefit
is equal to 50 percent of your
ex-spouse’s full retirement benefit (or disability benefit). For
example, if your ex-spouse’s
benefit at full retirement age is
$1,500, then your spousal benefit
is $750. However, there are several factors that may affect how
much you ultimately receive.
Are you eligible for benefits
based on your own earnings
record? If so, then the Social
Security Administration (SSA)
will pay that amount first. But
if you can receive a higher benefit based on your ex- spouse’s
record, then you’ll receive a
combination of benefits that
equals the higher amount.
Will you begin receiving benefits before or after your full
retirement age? You can receive
benefits as early as age 62, but
your monthly benefit will be
reduced (reduction applies
whether the benefit is based on
your own earnings record or on
your ex-spouse’s). If you decide
to receive benefits later than
FINANCIAL
FOCUS
JIM ZAHANSKY
INVESTMENT
ADVISER
your full retirement age, your
benefit will increase by 8 percent
for each year you wait past your
full retirement age, up until age
70 (increase applies only if benefit is based on your own earnings
record).
Will you work after you begin
receiving benefits? If you’re
under full retirement age, your
earnings may reduce your Social
Security benefit if they are more
than the annual earnings limit
that applies.
Are you eligible for a pension
based on work not covered by
Social Security? If so, your Social
Security benefit may be reduced.
Planning tip: If you decide
not to collect retirement benefits until full retirement age,
you may be able to maximize
your Social Security income by
claiming your spousal benefit
first. By opting to receive your
spousal benefit at full retirement
age, you can delay claiming benefits based on your own earnings record (up until age 70) in
order to earn delayed retirement
credits. This can boost your benefit by as much as 32 percent.
Because deciding when to begin
receiving Social Security benefits is a complicated decision
and may have tax consequences,
consult a professional.
WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE
OF YOU REMARRIES?
Benefits for a divorced spouse
are calculated independently
from those of a current spouse,
so your benefit won’t be affected if your spouse remarries.
However, if you remarry, then
you generally can’t collect benefits on your ex-spouse’s record
unless your current marriage
ends. Any spousal benefits you
receive will instead be based on
your current spouse’s earnings
record.
WHAT IF YOUR
EX-SPOUSE DIES?
If your marriage lasted 10
years or more, you may be eligible for a survivor benefit based
on your ex- spouse’s earnings
record.
For more information on how
divorce may affect your Social
Security benefits, contact the
SSA at (800) 772-1213 or visit
socialsecurity.gov. Our office is
partnering with Larkin & King,
CPAs, on May 12th from to present a Social Security: Hit or
Myth presentation with former
SSA speaker, Kurt Czarnowski.
If you’d like to attend, please contact us at 860-928-2341 for more
detail on the event.
Disclosure:
Prepared
by
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Preparing for
an estate sale
Courtesy photo
There are many steps that you can take to ensure you’ll have a successful estate sale.
sive experience with
When you conantiques. Also, make
tact an estate sale
sure that either that
company or auction
person or someone
house, you are typwith equal experiically experiencing
ence will be identifysome type of importing and pricing your
ant life transition. It
items.
may be the loss of a
Here is a list of
loved one or a move
other questions to
to a warmer client.
ask an estate sale
No matter the situaNTIQUES
company.
tion, there is usually
OLLECTIBLES
• Do they provide a
some level of stress
free consultation?
involved when you
STATES
• How long has the
need the services of
company been in
an estate sale company.
WAYNE TUISKULA business?
• Are they bonded?
There are some
• Do they list all
things that you
should consider prior to fees that are assessed?
• Does the person pricing
making a call. Do you have
enough material to warrant your items have appraisal
a sale? With many expenses credentials and experience?
• What kind of marketing is
and considerable labor costs,
estate sale companies typical- used to promote the sale?
• When do sellers need to
ly set a minimum threshold
where they will accept sales. I remove items that won’t be
often see that they will accept included in the sale?
• Do they just try to sell
sales they estimate to be in
the $6,000 to $10,000 range or better items at the sale, aucmore to make certain that the tion better items themselves,
estate sale company can pay consign them to an auction
all of their expenses and still house, sell them online or do
something else with them?
make a profit.
• What happens to items
Once you find out that you
are moving forward, one of that don’t sell?
• How much staff will be at
the most important pieces of
advice that I can offer is not the sale?
• Is family invited to attend
to throw out items before the
estate sale company arrives. the sale?
• Is there an option for a
With the exception of spoiled
food and garbage, let the clean out of unsold items?
Other suggestions are to
estate sale company view
items before they are thrown visit a sale run by the estate
away. I’ve seen old postcards, sale company that you are
sporting equipment and even considering. Make sure that
antiques get disposed of by you sign a contract with the
well meaning family mem- company providing the service.
bers.
An estate sale is one of a
If you have family or
friends who have hired estate number of ways to liquidate
sale companies in the past, an estate. For higher valued
check with them. Many cli- antiques, collections and
ents interview 2 or 3 compa- rare pieces the exposure of
an auction is a better option.
nies. Check references.
The longer the amount of We typically find that selling
time you have before you some items at auction while
need to leave the home, the running an estate sale with
more successful your sale others maximizes our clients’
will be. A 4-week window or results.
more is best to catalog and
Contact us at: Wayne
promote a sale. It sometimes
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may be done on shorter Tuiskula
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notice though.
If you have antiques and Auctions for Antique Auctions,
rare collections, it is very Estate Sales and Appraisal
important that you locate Services www.centralmassomeone who specializes in sauctions.com (508-612- 6111),
this area. Make sure you are info@centralmassauctions.
hiring someone with exten- com.
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Friday, May 1, 2015
KILLINGLY VILLAGER
Celebrating spring blooms and buds
New Englanders have long searched
for signs of spring after a long, cold winter, and few promises of warm weather are more welcome than the annual
arrival of early spring buds. From fuzzy
pussy willows to blazing golden forsythia, nature ushers in the season with an
abundance of color, texture and beauty that has inspired artist and poets
for centuries. With this in mind, this
week’s column will review some fun
facts and planting tips about nature’s
nostalgic blooms and buds.
Pussy Willows: Native to the
Northeast, the tiny, furry grey buds
of the pussy willow plant have long
served as a welcome sign of spring.
Long stalks of branches bearing “kittens toes” spring up in wetlands across
New England, to be plucked and displayed in vases as a reminder warmer
weather is on its way.
***
Did you know? Pussy willows do
more than decorate a dismal wintry
landscape, as they are very beneficial
to wildlife. Wild birds, particularly cardinals and finches, consume the flower
buds, and densely growing pussy willow shrubs offer nesting and shelter for
a variety of native birds. Bees rely on
the early season blooms of the pussy
willow for pollen, and some species of
butterfly larvae feed on the pussy willow’s leaves.
Deer, beaver, grouse and squirrels
all include willow in their diets, and
the leaves of the pussy willow provide
much needed vitamins and nutrients
including hefty doses of Vitamin C and
zinc.
***
Propagating
Pussy
Willows:
Propagating pussy willows is not difficult and usually results in success. An
easy way to plant pussy willows in the
spring season is simply to cut a foot
long branch of new growth and insert it
into moist soil. Sink it into the ground
at least three inches
and allow a few nodes to
remain above ground.
With luck, roots will
form within a couple of
weeks. The trick is to
make sure the cutting
is from a male pussy
willow (males change
color and are often
larger; female branches
remain dull and grey). Keep in mind
that roots are aggressive so be sure to
plant them away from anything you do
not want them to invade such as sewer
systems, etc.
***
Forsythia: As spring arrives, so does
Forsythia. Arguably, the Forsythia signals the arrival of spring more than any
other botanical cue. Bursts of yellow
blooms along country roads and splashes of gold color in New England yards
bring a welcome change to the dreary
winter landscape. While Forsythia is
in bloom for only about two weeks, its
early presence is so appreciated that it
remains a popular plant, with its leafy
shrub providing privacy throughout
the rest of the growing season.
***
Forsythia Folklore: Since it’s not
uncommon for snow to fly after the
Forsythia has bloomed, it’s not surprising the early spring plant has earned
its way into American garden folklore.
“Three snows after the Forsythia
blooms” was an oft-repeated phrase
by farmers of yore. The old weather
forecasting method reminds us that
although the blazing yellow Forsythia
may be in full bloom, the New England
winter may not yet be over.
***
Rooting Forsythia: Forsythia is
another plant that’s easy to propagate.
In fact, many gardeners report good
results by simply cutting a branch on
a slant and inserting the fresh cut end
into a few inches of prepared soil.
Another option is to
THE
place fresh cutting into
water to root. Leave in a
INT
cool, dark area until roots
form. Once roots grow,
KAREN
plant outside in well
TRAINOR
watered soil.
***
Lilacs: Fragrant clusters of lilacs adorned colonial yards and
gardens of early America. Lilacs were
grown both for their beauty and their
medicinal properties. In fact, in the late
18th century, both Thomas Jefferson
and George Washington wrote about
their lilac plants. The species is so hardy
that early lilac bushes, in a testament
of survival, have continued to thrive
in colonial homesteads, long after the
homes were abandoned or destroyed.
***
Lilac Legends: Legend has it lilac
drives away evil wherever it is planted
or strewn. It is said that lilac bushes
were planted on the homestead by colonists in an effort to protect the inhabitants from bad forces.
Immigrants from Europe brought
tales of lilac folklore from the “old country” to America, including the belief
that finding a white lilac blossom with
five petals is a sign good fortune would
follow. Meanwhile, in certain sections
of England it was considered bad luck
to bring blooming Lilacs into the house
and all white Lilacs were especially
banned from display inside the home.
***
Growing Lilacs: New England is the
perfect climate to grow lilacs, as it is
very cold hardy, requiring a frost to
prompt bud blooming.
For optimum blooms, a lilac bush
should be planted in areas that receive
full sun (at least six hours per day).
Lilacs like a slightly alkaline soil.
Spread roots out vertically and cover
TAKE
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with topsoil. A newly planted lilac bush
should be kept well watered. Add a
loose mulch above the roots to help
with water absorption. Keep in mind
different varieties of lilacs bloom at
different times.
When lilac flowers have finished
blooming, prune the dead flowers
back to just above where new buds are
forming. Be prudent with pruning, as
over cutting can result in a decrease of
blooms next year.
***
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New addition to town touted as a cost free initiative
SOLAR
continued from page
A1
responses and Solar
City was chosen as the
company that is going to
build, maintain, insure
and protect it.”
The new solar farm
was approved unanimously by the Board of
Selectmen at a recent
meeting and according
to Falzarano, Solar City
will pay for everything
and will hold all liability and maintenance
responsibilities with a
25-year guarantee. The
farm is projected to save
the town $7.5 million in
electricity and power
usage with a flat rate
of 8 cents per kilowatt
hour for 20 years.
“We’re allowed to
pick five buildings
where we can send the
electricity to,” said the
mayor. “If we don’t like
one building we can
change it the next year.
For instance, the library
or the Town Hall or the
fire and police stations
could benefit from this.
We’re pretty pleased
with it and the concept
of saving the taxpayers
money.”
He added that the five
buildings that will benefit from the project have
not been determined at
this time.
“I hate the term ‘winwin,’ but it’s definitely a ‘win-win’ for the
taxpayers and everyone involved,” added
Falzarano. “I hope [it
can become a bigger
part of Putnam in the
future]. You look around
and CL&P, who sold to
Eversource, keeps raising their rates. I have
solar panels, Selectman
Scott Pempek has solar
panels, and I get the
building permits from
our town inspector and
every month more and
more people are applying for solar panels on
their house. I think it’s
a big thing.”
To give some perspective, Falzarano noted
that after three years of
having solar panels on
his own home the system has literally paid
for itself. Being the outspoken official he is,
Falzarano said that if
he was Eversource he
would be dropping the
rates because he feels
solar energy is going to
be major competition
for the electric company
in the long run.
Jason Bleau may be
reached at 508-909-4129,
or by e-mail at jason@
stonebridgepress.com.
NEWS BRIEFS
A springtime tradition returns
to Killingly
KILLINGLY — Christina Vogt began
to run more than two decades ago.
A student at Killingly Intermediate
School, her math teacher, Sheryl
Kempain, was also her cross-country
coach. Kempain had Vogt running laps
through the woods outside the school to
prepare her and the whole team for an
upcoming race.
For years, the Springtime Festival
was a beloved Killingly tradition complete with a pageant and a parade. And
of course, a race. Hundreds of spectators
would line the final stretch, cheering
runners on toward the finish line. This
year, the race, called the Springtime
Classic 5K, is making its return.
It’s organizers? Personal trainer
and avid runner Christina Vogt and
Westfield Church’s Aspire Capital
Campaign, which the race proceeds
will benefit, with Sheryl Kempain at
the lead.
“It’s certainly amusing how it all
turned out,” Vogt offers. “I grew up at
Westfield. I was baptized and confirmed
there. Many in my family still are members. When I heard about the Aspire
campaign and the church’s efforts to
keep such a piece of Danielson history
around, I wondered how I could help.
Then it hit me — a race.”
Kempain, a longtime community servant and church leader, is thrilled that
the race is making a come back.
“It was part of such a treasured tradition. I’m so excited that Westfield
can be part of Killingly’s revival in this
way,” Kempain said.
As a former avid runner, Kempain is
excited that the race is open to runners
and walkers alike.
“My knees won’t let me run anymore,
but I love to walk. I’ll be there on race
day,” she said.
The Rev. Jonathan Chapman, pastor
of Westfield, is just as excited.
“It’s clear to me that Killingly is on its
way back,: Chapman said. “If the excitement around this race is any indicator,
it’s clear to lots of other people, too.”
This year the
race will benefit
Westfield
Church’s Aspire
Campaign,
an
effort to restore,
maintain,
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hosting a free Youth Mental Health First of sponsors, will take place on Saturday,
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clinic at 1007 North Main Street on of the family and friends of Jack Young
Tuesday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 26, Jr. to raise funds and help our commufrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day (partici- nity break through the stigma of mental
pants must attend both four-hour ses- illness,” said John Goodman, Director
sions).
of Development and Communications
for
United
Services. “Youth
Mental
Health
First Aid training
is an important
resource to help
train community
members on how
On Friday, May 22, 2015
to provide basic
care and support
Villager Newspapers will publish a list of
until professional
names of Quiet Corner residents who made
assistance is availthe ultimate sacrifice for our country.
able.”
Those who finSponsorship for this page is available to
ish the course to
businesses and individuals who would like to
certify as Mental
Health
First
show their support of members of our armed
Aiders will learn a
forces who gave all.
5-step action plan
encompassing the
If you would like to be a sponsor for the
skills, resources
and knowledge to
2015 Memorial Day Page, please call
help a youth in cri860.928.1818 or email
sis connect with
sarah@villagerneswpapers.com
appropriate professional, peer, social,
Deadline to reserve sponsorship space
and self-help care.
make accessible one of the regions most
historic and identifiable landmarks.
“We’re so grateful for everyone’s support,” Chapman offered. “Our goal is
to make this an annual event with a
different local groups benefiting from
the proceeds each year. This is such a
generous community, and there’s plenty to go around.”
“It’s inspiring,” Kempain concluded,
“to think seeds planted decades ago are
growing into such good in the community. What a gift.”
The Springtime Classic 5K will be
held on Saturday, May 23 at 8:30 a.m.
More info and registration is online at
westfielducc.org/5k.
Youth mental health first aid
training offered
Memorial Day is a day to pause and
honor members of our military who lost
their lives while serving.
will be Friday, May 15 by 3:00pm
Friday, May 1, 2015 • A11
KILLINGLY VILLAGER
Officials discuss rabies protocols at information exchange
BROOKLYN — The Northeast
District Department of Health (NDDH)
recently convened a rabies information
exchange and panel discussion of state,
regional, and local rabies response partners.
The meeting, held on April 14, at
Quinebaug Valley Community College,
allowed partners to discuss policies,
protocols, and communications related to rabies response in northeast
Connecticut. According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), rabies is a preventable viral
disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The vast majority of rabies cases
each year occur in wild animals like
raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. The
rabies virus infects the central nervous
system, ultimately causing disease in
the brain and death.
“The goal of this important meeting
was to reduce the risk of rabies transmission in humans and animals by
improving inter-agency collaboration,”
said NDDH Director of Health Susan
Starkey, who also served as moderator
for the panel discussion. “We are grateful to have had the participation of so
many state, regional, and local subject
matter experts who served as panelists
so we could fine-tune our coordinated efforts. Lessons learned from this
exchange will also help us to develop
effective rabies awareness messages for
our communities.”
Reports of rabies exposures often
peak during spring and summer
months, when increased outdoor activities can bring people and pets in close
proximity to wildlife.
“In reality, rabies poses a year-round
threat but during this time of year, we
receive increased reports of people coming in contact with raccoons, skunks,
foxes, bats, and stray cats,” explained
NDDH Public Health Nurse Nancy
Beaudry. “If a person has been bitten,
or if the saliva of a potentially rabid
animal comes in contact with a person’s
eyes, nose, mouth, or open wounds, it
is important to seek medical treatment
and contact the health department right
away so we can provide proper notification and information to any exposed
individuals.”
The information exchange was
attended by veterinarians, animal control officers, nuisance wildlife control
operators, emergency response personnel, shelter personnel and others.
Panelists explained their agency’s role
in rabies management and response.
Public health assures that people
remain safe from exposure to rabies. The
Department of Agriculture and animal
control officers are charged with rabies
management and response for domestic animals and the CT Department of
Energy and Environmental Protection
handles issues concerning wildlife such
as biting/attack incidents, wildlife
management and rehabilitation.
Panelists for the discussion included Dr. Randall Nelson, Co-coordinator
of the Epidemiology and Emerging
Infections Program and State Public
Health Veterinarian from the CT
Department of Public Health; Mary
Jane Lis, State Veterinarian, and
Raymond T. Connors, Supervisor of
the Animal Control Division from
the CT Department of Agriculture;
Laurie Fortin, Wildlife Biologist from
the CT Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection; Trooper
James Esposito from the Connecticut
State Police; Dianne Collette, Director
of Animal Services from the Northeast
CT Council of Governments; Dr. Betsy
Graham from Brooklyn Veterinary
Hospital; Dr. Steven Wexler, Chairman
of the Department of Emergency
Medicine from Day Kimball Healthcare;
and Nancy Beaudry, Public Health
Nurse from NDDH.
To stay safe, NDDH advises:
• Stay away from wild animals,
strays, and domestic animals that are
unfamiliar to you. This includes touching, holding, transporting, feeding, or
caring for a stray.
• Seek medical treatment immediately if you’ve been bitten. Wash the
wound thoroughly with soap and lots of
water. Your physician will determine if
you need anti-rabies treatment.
• Report the incident immediately to
your local health department so they
can conduct an
investigation and provide proper
notification and information to exposed
individuals
• Wear heavy leather gloves if handling a pet that has been involved in an
altercation with a wild
or unfamiliar animal; isolate the pet
from contact with other pets and people
for a minimum of several hours; and
wash your hands well following the
incident. Avoid direct contact with any
saliva or brain/nervous tissue.
• Pet owners should assure that all of
their pets, whether indoor or outdoor
animals, are current on all vaccinations, which are required by law.
• If you bring your pet to the veterinarian after an animal attack, the vet
may ask you about any human exposures. They should direct you to contact
the local health department.
• Bats have small teeth that may
leave marks not easily seen. There are
certain circumstances when a person
might not be aware or able to tell if a
bite has occurred. This includes if a
sleeping person awakens to find a bat
in the room; or if an adult witnesses a bat in a room with a previously
unattended child; an intellectually or
developmentally disabled person or an
intoxicated person. Medical attention
is recommended for any of these situations. In all circumstances, contact
local or state health departments for
assistance with medical advice and testing bats for rabies.
• Multiple agencies can be involved
in a rabies case. This includes the
local health department, local Animal
Control Officers, Nuisance Wildlife
Control Operators, veterinarians, State
testing laboratories, the CT Department
of
Energy
and
Environmental
Protection, and the CT Department of
Agriculture. Be sure to share accurate
details so all authorities can conduct
proper investigations.
To report a wild animal attack on
humans:
Northeast District Department of
Health – 860-774-7350
Department
of
Energy
and
Environmental Protection, Wildlife
Division – 860-424-3333
(Note – DEEP Environmental
Conservation Police Officers will only
be available in cases when an aggressive animal has attacked a person or
domestic animal and the attacking animal is present. Officers are not available to respond to bats in living spaces
or most calls of wildlife behaving abnormally. In these cases, contact a licensed
Nuisance Control Wildlife Operator, a
local Animal Control Officer or local
police.)
To report a domestic animal attack
on a human:
Contact your town Animal Control
Officer (See below) Northeast District
Department of Health – 860-774-7350
To report a wild animal attack on a
domestic animal:
Contact your local Animal Control
Officer (See below)
Department
of
Energy
and
Environmental Protection, Wildlife
Division – 860-424-3333
For more information about rabies:
• Contact your local Animal Control
Officer
• Northeast District Department of
Health – 860-774-7350 / www.nddh.org
• Department of Energy and
Environmental Protection, Wildlife
Div. – 860-424-3011 –
www.ct.gov/deep
(This
website includes a directory of licensed
Nuisance Wildlife
Control Operators.)
• Department of Agriculture, Animal
Control Division – 860-713-2506 – www.
ct.gov/doag
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
website - http://www.cdc.gov/rabies
• CDC Healthy Pets/Healthy People
website - http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/index.html
Animal Control Officers (ACO) for
the Northeast District Department of
Health area:
Northeast CT Council of Governments
(NECCOG) covers:
Brooklyn, Canterbury, Hampton,
Killingly, Pomfret, Sterling, Woodstock.
Call 860-774-1253.
Town Animal Control Officers (ACO):
Eastford
Plainfield
Putnam
Thompson Union
860-377-6635 860-564-8547 860-963-6804
860-923-1055 860-306-0573
MacQuarrie
named
Westview’s
April employee
of the month
Courtesy photo
Jill MacQuarrie was recently named April’s
Employee of the Month at Westview Health
Care Center.
DANIELSON — Jill MacQuarrie has
been named April’s Employee of The
Month at Westview Health Care Center.
MacQuarrie joined the Westview team
as a Certified Nursing Assistant on second shift in May 2012 and transitioned
to the social work position in July 2013.
She is responsible for assisting residents
with their basic care needs; coordinates
care services; conducts admission interviews; informs residents and families of
their rights; and acts as a representative
for individuals who may need additional
support and guidance.
“Jill is an outstanding employee who
is dedicated to the health and well-being of the residents and patients of
Westview” stated Administrator David
T. Panteleakos. “She truly subscribes to
the mission of our organization to provide outstanding quality health care.”
MacQuarrie received her bachelor’s
degree in Social Work from Eastern
Connecticut State University in 1998.
“I am honored to have been chosen by
my peers to be April’s Employee of The
Month and to be part of a caring, loyal
and dedicated team,” said MacQuarrie.
“I truly enjoy coming to work every day
to make a difference in the lives of the
people who have spent their lives paving
the way for progress and change for all
of us.”
MacQuarrie enjoys cooking; reading;
photography; cheering for the Red Sox,
Patriots and Bruins; and spending time
with her husband Allan and her four
greatest accomplishments- her children
Jessylyn, Jenna, Julia and Jaynie.
She is a resident of Danielson and
looks forward to her yearly visit to Old
Orchard Beach each summer.
READING
NEWSPAPERS
IS A QUEST
LIKE NO OTHER
A12 • Friday,
May 1, 2015
KILLINGLY VILLAGER
Citizens at odds over how to fund agreeable increases
BUDGETS
continued from page
A1
meetings,” said Nicholson.
“I have since had numbers
come in that were more accurate and indicated savings in
health insurance on the town
side and we recently had
numbers that came back that
indicated we had saving in
our town auditors. That still
needs approval by the Board
of Finance but I did put that
in the budget to indicate a
decrease in $10,000.”
Nicholson noted that the
general government budget is
still pretty low compared to
past years, and the decision
to have an increase this year
was in an attempt to help out
programs and organizations
in the town that have not seen
a lot of financial backing in
years past. Nicholson said the
selectmen wanted to direct
money towards new services
in town, something that has
not been done in a while in
Pomfret, with opening the
library an extra day and
investing in the senior center
both part of that plan through
the current budget proposal.
“What we’re hoping to do
with the senior center is in a
collaboration with TEEG we
hope to open the senior center for another day and add
another programs and meals
every day,” said Nicholson.
“The building would serve
lunch three days a week and
be open three days a week so
we’d have new services and
programs and TEEG staff on
hand every day. We might
change the hours as well and
make it maybe 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’ve
tried very hard to make a success out of the senior center
and in the various avenues
we’ve gone in, it just hasn’t
taken off yet. We have some
very enthusiastic people
from TEEG who have taken
this on as a challenge and a
project and are applying for
grant money to leverage town
spending tremendously.”
In the grand scheme of
things, the general government budget is only a .07
percent, or $18,000, increase
over last year. Nicholson said,
“We’re about as tight as it
gets,” when it comes to maintaining programs already in
the town.
“Financially, the town is in
excellent shape. I think we
have a fund balance that is
very healthy,” she said. “I
think we have an unassigned
fund balance that is very
healthy. We also have designated funds in the fund balance that can be undesignated
by the Board of Finance at
any time. I don’t think that
the fiscal health of the town is
in jeopardy and I don’t think
we’d be bringing these budgets forward if that was an
issue.”
On the education side,
Board of Education Chairman
Richard Schad brought forward a $9.9 million budget,
an $83,798 increase or 1 percent over last year that he
called the lowest one he has
ever brought forward in his
years on the board. Still, it
is an increase, and while the
schools did see some savings,
the major increase actually comes from a surprising,
if not enlightening, turn of
events for Pomfret.
“Since we approved this
budget our planned enrollment for kindergarten for
next year has gone from 38
to 47 students,” said Schad.
“You don’t have to be very
good at math to realize 47 students doesn’t really work in
two classrooms. We’re very
fortunate to have full-day kindergarten now, but the last
thing we want to do is have
that program and have 24 or
25 kids in one kindergarten
class so we realized we’d need
to spend a bit more on staffing
to make sure kindergarten
has three sections.”
Student transportation, an
8.1 percent increase in heath
insurance premiums, and tuition increases at Woodstock
Academy also played a part in
the increase while a reduction
in staff, heating fuel savings
and preschool tuition income
helped save the education
department a few dollars.
Repairs and improvements
are Pomfret Community
School were also taken into
consideration for the final
number.
“We have a long term plan
of doing some repairs [to
Pomfret Community School],”
Schad said. “Some people say
can’t we just save up $40,000
and not do repairs this year
and just do them next year. I
guess we could, but then we’d
have $80,000 in repairs next
year and that doesn’t look
good on a budget either. We
do make sure we are prioritizing repairs and maintenance
we are doing on the building.”
In the end, the question was
not whether or not the budget
would pass, as most, if not all
of the citizens at the public
hearing seemed to support the
spending plans. The question
was how to pay for it. The
Board of Finance presented
a plan that would use money
already available to the town
to pay for a portion of the
increase while the rest would
fall on the shoulders of the
taxpayers. The plan presented
would see a .12-mil increase
with $35,000 coming from
town funding and the rest,
another $42,000, coming from
taxation.
Board of Finance Chairman
Ken Kristal shed some light
on these numbers.
“If you had an assessed
value of your house of $200,000,
.12 mils would mean you’d be
paying $2 more a month in
taxes to the town. That’s currently where we are at and
what the budget looks like,”
Kristal said.
Some debate was had whether or not to use all town surplus
funds to pay for the increase
and avoid tax increase all
together. Depending on taxes
alone would mean a .24-mil
increase and $77,000 in added
taxation, while the alternate
option would mean all $77,000
being taken from government
funds.
Kristal explained that the
Board of Finance had decided
to propose using both taxes
and surplus funds to foot the
bill to avoid a large impact
to the surplus, which could
impact the town’s preparedness for unforeseen expenses
or other financial setbacks
in the future. In addition he
pointed out that if surplus was
used to fully fund the increase
then maintaining programs
would cost the $77,000 in taxes
next year as a result.
Pomfret taxpayers will
be asked whether or not to
approve the budget proposals at the Annual Town
Meeting on May 7 at 7 p.m.
at the Pomfret Community
School, after which the Board
of Finance will decide how
to pay for the increase if it is
approved. Taxpayers should
be aware that the initial
budget vote only decides to
approve the budget numbers.
The Board of Finance will be
the deciding power as to how
it will be funded following the
Annual Town Meeting, which
means citizens who like the
numbers but do not support
the plan to split the cost
between surplus and taxes do
not need to deny the increase
to change how it is resolved.
Jason Bleau may be reached
at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at
jason@stonebridgepress.com.
WES dress down day promotes autism awareness
WES
continued from page
A1
to get the discount price and Chelsea
[Shaw] took off with it from there.”
Shaw said she was surprised that the
duo were not only able to reach their
goal, they were able to surpass it in a
big way.
“We got the entire school pretty
much to buy a shirt,” Shaw said. “It
was a huge hit and we sold 76 shirts
in our little Woodstock Elementary
School.”
Rollinson said that the T-shirts paid
for themselves and none of the money
went into the school’s personal collection amount. However, the event did
spawn $100 in donations, and at $1 a
staff member with around 76 participants taking part in the dress down
day, they not only received a magnificent amount of participation from
the staff, they even received donation
beyond the simple dollar that the staff
members had to donate for the cause.
“It was amazing,” said Rollinson of
the amount of support they received
from the staff for the event. “I really
was expecting just the special education staff to do it and through word of
mouth we ended up getting cafeteria,
custodians, teachers, everyone getting
involved. Students even wanted to do
it so we’ll have to consider that next
year.”
She noted that there are children
with autism in the school and that the
staff understands the impact it can
have on their lives and the lives of the
families as well. With that in mind
$100 may not seem like a lot, but at $1
a teacher that is a huge commitment
from a staff of a small elementary
school in Woodstock, Connecticut.
Jason Bleau may be reached at 508909-4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridgepress.com.
Disney character breakfast benefits Relay for Life
RELAY
continued from page
A1
portrayed Ariel (of “Little Mermaid”
fame), thanks to many of the team
members’ involvement with a local
dance studio.
“We all dance at the Movement Mill
and we have a Disney production this
year that we bring to competition.
Some of these costumes are from that
and others we actually had to make,”
she said.
The third co-captain, Danica Seney,
who portrayed Mulan, said that the
turnout was fantastic as the event
brought together the young and the
young at heart to not only enjoy a great
breakfast and have some fun, but also
support a great cause in the process.
“It’s really great to see everyone
out here to support a great cause and
to help our team,” Seney said. “We’re
a really small town but there are
so many people here to support us.
There are so many little kids it’s great
because they really believe we are the
characters.”
The event also included Disney
themed candy treats, raffles and other
fundraising activities as well as the
customary photos that the children
were able to take with Disney characters ranging from Jasmin from
“Aladdin,” Merida from “Brave,”
Cinderella, Snow White, Minnie
Mouse, Elsa from “Frozen” and even
the wise Mrs. Potts from “Beauty and
the Beast.” With Relay only about two
weeks away, the magic of both Disney
and the amazing fundraising event
that inspires hope and unity year in
and year out both rang true thanks to
the efforts of a few young girls continuing a family tradition with one of the
most successful independent teams in
the local Relay’s modern era.
Jason Bleau may be reached at 508909-4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridgepress.com.
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Friday, May 1, 2015
• A13
POLICE LOGS
Editor’s Note: The information contained in these police logs was obtained
through either press releases or other
public documents kept by each police
department, and is considered to be the
account of police. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in
a court of law. If a case is dismissed in
court or the party is found to be innocent,
The Villager, with proper documentation, will update the log at the request of
the arrested party.
Wednesday, April 22
Christopher Fitton, 29, of 383 Main
Street, Danielson, was charged with
operating a vehicle with license under
suspension; misuse of license plates,
operating an unregistered vehicle.
Peter D. Phillips, 30, of 53 Water
Street, Danielson, was charged with
failure to appear second.
NORTH GROSVENORDALE
STATE POLICE TROOP D
LOGS
Wednesday, April 22
Kenneth Bingell, 27, of 17 Lapiere
Road, North Grosvenordale, was
charged with criminal trespass, sixth
degree larceny.
POMFRET
Saturday, April 18
James F. Sullivan, 48, of 259 Quasset
Road, Pomfret, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; failure to drive in proper lane of
multiple lane highway.
BROOKLYN
KILLINGLY
Wednesday, April 22
Shawn Tatro, 30, of Prospect Avenue,
Killingly, was charged with being a
fugitive from justice.
DAYVILLE
Sunday, April 19
Antonio Destefano, 47, of 10 Oakridge
Drive, Brooklyn, was charged with disorderly conduct.
Jacob Michael Keith, 22, of 10
Oakridge Drive, Brooklyn, was charged
with disorderly conduct.
Kyle King, 29, of 182 South Main
Street, Brooklyn, was charged with fifth
degree larceny.
THOMPSON
Benjamin Labbe, 28, of 1030 Route 193,
Thomson, was charged with disorderly
conduct.
DANIELSON
Marta Vandale, 47, of 23 Bartlett
Meadow Road, Dayville, was charged
with disorderly conduct.
PUTNAM POLICE
DEPARTMENT LOGS
Thursday, April 16
Tim Ahmet, 27, of 729 S. Main St.,
Brooklyn, was charged with second-degree breach of peace.
Friday, April 17
Monday, April 20
Zachary T. Rucki, 21, of 21 Geer Road,
Danielson, was charged with third
degree criminal mischief, disorderly
conduct: threatening.
Mark Heath, 36, of 99 Smith St.,
Putnam, was charged with sixth-degree
larceny by possession.
Kristy Carpenter, 35, of 67 Marshall
St., Putnam, was charged with sec-
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Timothy Brown, 28, of 102 Powhattan
St., Putnam, was charged with breach
of peace.
Tuesday, April 21
Zachary Place, 19, of 41 Cleveland St.,
Putnam, was charged with failure to
pay or plead.
Wednesday, April 22
Thursday, April 23
Kimberly Walker, 41, of 42 S. Main St.,
Putnam, was charged with second-degree breach of peace.
Tuesday, April 21
ond-degree assault, breach of peace,
reckless endangerment and carrying a
dangerous weapon.
Arrest details: On Friday, April 17,
at about 12:06 p.m., Putnam Police
responded to a report of a stabbing on
Battey St. Upon arrival police located
a lone female victim. The victim was
transported to Day Kimball Hospital for
treatment of her injury. Police located
and arrested Kristy Carpenter, 25, of
Marshall St.
Carpenter was charged with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, carrying a dangerous weapon
and breach of peace. She was held on a
$20,000 bond at the Putnam Police Dept.
and will appear in Danielson Superior
Court. The incident remains under
investigation.
Erin Larose, 30, of 460 W. Quasset
Road, Woodstock, was charged with
operating under the influence and two
counts of risk of injury to a minor.
Friday, April 24
Amanda Rhines, 38, of 144 New Road,
Thompson, was charged with operating
under the influence and failure to follow at a reasonable distance apart.
Saturday, April 25
Amanda Loomis, 26, of 39 Brookside
Drive, Dayville, was charged with
speeding.
Fambian Walford, 26, of 38 Park Road,
Putnam, was charged with speeding.
Brian Pehowdy, 33, of 59 Battey St.,
Putnam, was charged with disorderly
conduct, resisting arrest, risk of injury
to a minor and interfering with a 911
call.
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PUTNAM — The Putnam Police
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drug charges after an early Sunday
morning motor vehicle stop pertaining
to the suspicion of operating under the
influence of drugs and or alcohol had
been conducted.
As a result of the motor vehicle stop
the Putnam Police Department deployed
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was scheduled to appear in Danielson
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KILLINGLY VILLAGER
Earth Day clean up spruces up Mason
Hill Conservation Area
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KILLINGLY — On Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day), 16 Agriculture Education
students, two teachers and three Conservation Commission volunteers cleaned
up the Mason Hill Conservation Area, Mason Hill Road, in the Ballouville area of
Killingly.
This town-owned 20-acre parcel was a secured through a Federal Land to Parks
program with the Ag Ed Department as steward.
A one-mile loop trail was cleared of brush and logs. About 280 pounds of trash
was gathered, primarily from a historic dump area on the property. The Mason
Hill Conservation Area will be featured for the first time as KCC’s Walktober event
in October.
Woodstock to protect local farm
WOODSTOCK
—
The
Woodstock Board of Selectmen
and the Open Space Land
Acquisition and Farmland
Preservation
Committee
announced plans to protect an
additional 123 acres of active
farmland.
The state and town will partner to purchase the development rights of the May family farm located on Woodstock
Road in East Woodstock. The
land will remain private property, continuing to contribute
to the town’s tax base, but it
will not be able to be developed. The land has been actively farmed since the early 1700’s,
and is currently used by a nearby dairy farmer.
At this writing, Woodstock
has 12 protected farms in town.
The May property will be 13th.
“Woodstock farmland with
prime soils is some of the best
in the country,” said Dawn
C. Adiletta, chairman of the
Woodstock Open-Space Land
Acquisition and Farmland
Preservation
Committee.
“Protecting it contributes not
only to the town’s agricultural viability, but has long
been a priority for the state of
Connecticut.”
“Protecting
this
farm
conforms to Woodstock’s
Plan of Conservation and
Development,”
explained
Woodstock
Selectman
Chandler Paquette, “and con-
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Boris is known at the shelter to
be a gentleman. He meows politely
when he would like some attention,
although he is known to reach his
foot out of his cage if you were
paying attention to him and then
thought that you could stop doing
that. He will reach out to remind
tributes to the town’s on-going
commitment to protecting and
supporting our agricultural
traditions.”
Protecting farmland also
helps stabilize local expenses. Land in the Purchased
Development Rights (PDR) program remains a source of tax
revenue without increasing
demands on town resources.
“Farmland, especially PDR
farmland, subsidizes the rest of
us,” explained Mitchell Eaffy,
another Woodstock selectman.
“It’s a process that begins
with the landowner.” said
Adiletta. “Our committee has
been working quietly with the
May family for a while now.
As part of their application
you he’s still there and he loves
you! Boris can make you feel loved
and at ease just by being there. His
devotion to everyone he meets is
clear, and he’ll always throw you
the sad, guilty eyes when you try to
leave him.
Boris is full of energy and loves
to play, but will take some time to
get to know you and feel comfortable around you before he feels safe
enough to play and show off his
silly side.
Boris is a special boy in particular because he is FIV positive. This
means that, although he is unlikely
to have any serious medical issues
and will live for a normal life span,
he cannot be in a home with other
cats unless they are also FIV positive. So if you are looking to have
only one cat, or already have one
who is FIV positive and needs a
friend, Boris is the guy you’re looking for.
This sweet, chubby-faced boy
spends his days soaking up the
attention of the volunteers and
simultaneously resenting his cage.
He needs a home to call his own
and a loyal, loving family to treat
him with the same devotion he will
always treat you with.
Boris is up-to-date on his vaccines and has been neutered. If you
would like to adopt Boris and give
him the forever family he’s been
waiting for, please call the PAWS
shelter at (860) 480-1104.
the land is reviewed by us,
by the town’s Conservation
Committee, and the State
Department of Agriculture.”
Once the Department of
Agriculture’s proposal was
accepted by the Mays, we
make our recommendation
to the Board of Selectmen, if
they approve, we are required
to appear before the Board
of Finance and the Planning
and Zoning Commission. We
keep Woodstock’s Agriculture
Committee in our information
loop as well.”
A Town meeting has been
scheduled for Tuesday, May 12,
at 7 p.m., so voters can approve
the purchase. Unlike other
items on the May 12 agenda, the
farm vote will not be adjourned
to referendum. Voters must be
present to vote to protect the
May Farm.
“This is a beautiful piece of
farm land which adds to a corridor of protected agricultural
resources,” concluded Adiletta,
“I’m hoping for a good turnout
for the town meeting.”
For
more
information
about this project please contact Woodstock Town Hall at
860-928-0208 or Jeff Stefanik,
vice chair of Open-Space
and Farmland Preservation
Committee, 860-928-4715.
If you are interested in protecting your own land please
contact Dawn C. Adiletta at 860928-4369.
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Thompson Little League kids march to start of season
THOMPSON — Little League teams celebrated the start of their season with a
parade on Saturday, April 25, with teams from all age groups taking to the streets
with their coaches and teammates.
Connor Zimmer, 5, of Thompson, is ready for the parade.
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Members of Al’s Manufacturing have a little fun before the parade.
Team Airbrush Shack gets together for a photo.
Mabel Perreault, 6, left, and Ella Sousa, 5, are excited for the event.
Thompson Selectman Shaina Smith and her Kaylyn Gaboury, 1, of Thompson, is ready to
4-year-old son Landon.
watch her older brother Logan walk in the
parade.
The Thompson House of Pizza squad looks sharp in their uniforms.
The parade heads down Main Street.
Allen Levesque and his 8-year-old son Eric pose for a photo.
Coaches and players walk in the parade. Now it’s time to play ball!
The parade is set to begin.
A rainbow of uniform colors marks the parade route.
Friday, May 1, 2015
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• A17
Killingly Little League kicks off season
with annual parade
DANIELSON — The Killingly Little League kicked off the 2015 season with its
annual parade on April 25 with a little bit of a chill in the air that failed to dampen
the spirits of the town’s young and energetic athletes. From softball to local baseball’s newest stars and champions like the Cyclones hoisting their trophy as they
prepare to chase another title, the competitive nature and team aspect of the sport
were both alive as well as the parade made its march towards opening day and the
start of new hopes and dreams for the athletes of tomorrow.
Jason Bleau photos
The Danielson Lodge of the Elks leads the way as the parade makes it way through the streets of Danielson.
The Killingly Crush show of their bright orange uniforms, ready for
opening day.
Killingly softball players were among the first in line as the parade traveled the streets of town.
The parade makes its way through the Danielson streets as the future
stars of baseball in Killingly prepare for the first game of the year.
The Rebels, in their camouflage style jerseys,
actually stood out in the crowd wearing some
of the most creative uniforms in the league.
The Cyclones, the reigning league champions The Eagles march to opening day.
in the 9-12 age group, hold up their trophy
from last year as they prepare for defend their
title in 2015.
Members of the Rockets pose for a quick photo before continuing
down the Danielson streets in the annual Opening Day parade.
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living or passed on, would like to participate and be part of our history, please
send a copy (no originals) of a picture
of the veteran, and some info on the
person, such as rank, branch of service,
dates, unit served, etc. Most of the info
would be available on their discharge
papers, usually a DD214. If you can’t
read or interpret it, you can provide a
copy, again no originals, and we can do
that for you. If you have a picture, but
are missing some info, give us a call
and we will try to help. We will also
compile a list of our veterans and have
it available for anyone who might be of
interest. Who knows, you might have a
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Ellis Tech girls rally past Putnam
Charlie Lentz photos
Putnam High catcher Lindsay Roberts tags out Ellis Tech’s Sydney Tetreault at the plate in the first inning last Friday.
BY CHARLIE LENTZ
VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR
DANIELSON — Perhaps it’s because
they know each other so well, the
Golden Eagles of Ellis Tech like to play
Putnam High — relishing the chance to
beat the Clippers.
“All these girls know each other.
That’s a huge piece of it. They went
to middle school together. Hopefully
there’s some friendly competition
there,” said Ellis Tech coach Drew
Mizak. “I think that brings out — hopefully — the best of both teams.”
Ellis Tech knocked Putnam out of
the state tournament last season and
the two teams tangled again in their
first meeting this season last Friday.
The game brought out the best in Ellis
Tech. The Eagles surrendered the lead
twice but rallied for a 12-10 victory in a
Constitution State Conference matchup
at Ellis Tech.
“To the girls credit, we were down 6-2
and they kept the morale up and they
battled hard,” said Ellis Tech coach
Drew Mizak. “We got right back, got
a lead — gave it up — it was back and
forth. Putnam’s a very good team. To
Ellis Tech’s Sheriden Murphy picked up the victory.
our girls’ credit, they can hit this year. pitch set for 3:45 p.m. at Owen Tarr
They put the ball in play. Regardless of Field.
Ellis Tech’s first meeting against
some errors, you put the ball in play,
Putnam brought the best in the Golden
good things will happen.”
Trailing 6-2 going into the bottom of Eagles last Friday, and Mizak he hoped
the second inning, Ellis Tech scored they keep rolling.
“To our girls credit they went out and
three runs in the second and three runs
in the third to lead 8-6. With Ellis Tech got it done. That was a huge motivator
ahead 9-7 going into the top of the fifth for us. They wanted to beat Putnam,”
inning, Putnam scored three runs to Mizak said. “We have a goal this year
take a 10-9 lead. Ellis Tech seized the of being competitive and hopefully trylead back for good with two runs in the ing to win the CSC East. Putnam had
established themselves as the dominant
bottom of the fifth inning.
Senior
right-hander
Sheriden team. They’ve got great pitching, great
Murphy picked up the complete-game players all around, so it was a huge
victory, striking out one, walking victory for the girls today. They kept
seven, allowing six hits and 10 runs. Liz battling and got it done. I don’t want
Patton went 4-for-5 including a double to tarnish anything we did today, we
and drove home four runs for Ellis had a great game today — and the girls
Tech. Sydney Tetreault went 4-for-5 know this — but we have a lot to work
with one RBI. Sarah Tellier went 2-for-5 on if we’re serious about continuing to
with two RBIs. Rhiannon Sulik doubled be competitive in our league and keep
going.”
for Ellis Tech (5-3).
Ellis Tech left fielder Anna Riddick
tracked down two hard shots from the
PUTNAM 15, WINDHAM TECH 0
first two Putnam batters in the top of
the seventh — Morgan Foucault and
PUTNAM — Makenzie Livingston
Lindsay Roberts — to help Murphy set
struck out eight and walked none to
down the Clippers in order in the final
help the Clippers top Windham Tech on
inning to preserve the win.
“Believe me, we’ve been on the other Tuesday, April 28. Livingston helped
side of that, where balls can drop and her own cause by going 2-for-4 with a
that can change the dynamic of the double and scored one run. Lindsay
game. I thought Anna Riddick looked Roberts went 2-for-3 with a walk and
great out there in left field,” Mizak said. scored three runs and Hannah Bowen
“Couple of hard shots — you had the went 2-for-4 with one run for Putnam
1-2-3 batters of their lineup up there, (3-6). Windham Tech’s record fell to 5-2.
their best hitters, they had been putting
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Killingly left stranded against St. Bernard
Charlie Lentz photo
Killingly’s Ashley Veillette pitches against St. Bernard last Saturday in Dayville.
BY CHARLIE LENTZ
VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR
DAYVILLE — Killingly
High stranded 15 base run-
ners against St. Bernard last
Saturday — almost enough to
fill the team bus. In a slugfest against the Saints — the
Redgals couldn’t plate enough
runs and fell to St. Bernard 13-9
at Foxy Fortin Field at Owen
Bell Park.
Despite getting 17 hits —
Killingly left the bases loaded
in the first, second, fourth, and
seventh innings — and the lack
of production with runners in
scoring position was too much
to overcome.
“We had our opportunities.
We just didn’t take advantage
of it. That’s what we talked
about. We missed some big
signs, missed some real big
take signs, they swung at bad
pitches,” said Killingly coach
Bill Rahal. “Overanxious,
they’re young. I have a young
team. I only have two seniors
that start, two juniors, and the
rest are freshmen.”
Trailing 8-4 going into the
bottom of the fifth inning,
Killingly scored five runs to
take the lead. Ashley Veillette
slapped a three-run triple
and Jordan Farqhuarson
and Morgan Harriot each hit
run-scoring singles to help the
Redgals take a 9-8 lead.
The Saints answered with
five runs in the top of the sixth
inning. Shoshanna Berkman
struck the big blow with a twoout, three-run homer off reliever Taylor Duchesneau and St.
Bernard led 13-9 after its half of
the sixth.
Veillette, a freshman righthander, took the loss for
Killingly, charged with 11 runs
on eight hits over five-plus
innings, striking out five and
walking three and hitting one
batter. Duchesneau went two
innings, struck out one, walked
two, allowed two hits and was
charged with two runs.
Madison
Weaver
finished 2-for-5 with one RBI
for Killingly. Cara Mayhew
went 3-for-5. Duchesneau finished 2-for-4. Morgan Harriot
went 3-for-5 with one RBI.
Reilly Allen went 2-for-4 with
two RBIs. Karissa Slowik finished 2-for-3. Sydney Guari
went 2-for-5 with a double for
Killingly.
Sophia Nelson earned the
complete-game win, striking out seven, walking four,
allowing 17 hits and nine runs.
Berkman entered the game as
pinch hitter for St. Bernard in
the fifth inning and finished
2-for-2 with five RBIs.
The win lifted St. Bernard’s
record to The loss dropped
Killingly’s record to 2-5. After
one-third of the season, Rahal
said the Redgals schedule
doesn’t get easier.
“We’ve got a tough schedule
coming up,” Rahal said. “We
have to get runners in scoring position. We’ll be back to
work.”
Killingly is next scheduled
to play host to Fitch on Friday,
May 1, with the first pitch set
for 4 p.m. at Foxy Fortin Field.
Coach Rahal is likely hoping
the Redgals can plate more
runners when they’re in scoring position.
“A couple of them hit the
ball hard,” Rahal said. “Fifteen
runners are stranded on base.
And when we didn’t get key
hits at key times. We weren’t
disciplined. We have to be
more disciplined at the plate.”
Charlie Lentz may be reached
at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by
e-mail at charlie@villagernewspapers.com.
Tourtellotte softball falls to Ledyard
BY CHARLIE LENTZ
VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR
THOMPSON — Any time Tourtellotte
takes on an ECC Large Division team
the odds are stacked against the SmallDivision Tigers. So Tourtellotte took
some solace in hanging with Ledyard
for four innings before the wheels
fell off in an 18-4 loss on April 23 at
Tourtellotte Memorial High.
“I said to them ‘Listen, you’re playing a large school. We have no business playing large schools,’ ” said
Tourtellotte coach Brooke DiFormato.
“That’s why the ECC is in the condition
that it’s in, ready to fold.”
Tourtellotte trailed Ledyard 3-0 going
into the top of the fifth inning. Junior
right-hander Crystal Daly ran into trouble in the fifth, walking two and allowing six hits and 10 runs in the inning.
But the Tigers stayed close early
on, playing sharp defense and keeping
within striking distance.
“They hung with Ledyard and it was
a close game for four, four and a half
innings,” DiFormato said. “I’m not disappointed. I said to them ‘That’s better
than I thought you would do.’ And I
didn’t mean that as an insult. But I
explained the fact that they don’t belong
playing those Large schools, they’ve got
twice our roster, they’re pulling from
bigger feeder programs, they probably
have a jayvee team and all that. So
we’re doing the best we can with what
we’ve got. The kids fought hard. They
never gave up an at-bat.”
Daly took the loss, striking out four
over six and two-thirds innings. Emily
Vincent went 4-for-4 including two doubles and two RBIs. Michaela Godzik
finished 2-for-3 with one RBI. Carinne
Sosnowski went 2-for-4. Christina
Kopacz went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Jessica Kuelling picked up the victory, going four innings and striking out
four, walking none, allowing five hits
and no runs. Kali Money went 4-for-5
with three RBIs. Haley Wilt went 3-for-4
including a two-run homer for Ledyard
(3-5).
Tourtellotte’s record fell to 5-3. The
Tigers won’t be playing a lot more Large
Division teams so the odds should equal
out as the season progresses.
“We’re trying to beat the teams that
we definitely should be able to beat —
which I think we’ve done, all but one,”
DiFormato said. “We just need to learn
from these (Large Division) games and
take these as an opportunity to get better. That’s all I can ask for.”
PLAINFIELD 4,
TOURTELLOTTE 1
THOMPSON — Keri Lehtonen struck
out nine and allowed two hits to help
Plainfield top the Tigers on Tuesday,
April 28. Crystal Daly took the complete-game loss, striking out eight and
walking one. Christina Kopacz and
Emily Vincent each had one hit for
Tourtellotte (5-4). Plainfield lifted its
record to 3-5.
Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860)
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in the second inning on April 23 in Thompson.
Putnam boys set sights on strong finish
BY CHARLIE LENTZ
VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR
PUTNAM — After opening
the season with three losses
Putnam High gained some
traction with a pair of wins
capped by a 13-2 win over
Parish Hill on April 22. Senior
right-hander Steven Dakai
Charlie Lentz photo
Putnam High’s Steven Dakai struck out 12 and pitched a two-hitter
against Parish Hill on April 22.
tossed a two-hitter to get the
complete-game victory.
Although Parish Hill went
winless through its first five
games and had just nine players on its roster, a win is a
win regardless of the competition and Putnam coach
Chris Hehir was pleased that
the Clippers were back on the
winning track. Hehir emptied
his bench after three innings
and restricted his players from
advancing on passed balls or
wild pitches early on. Putnam
led 13-0 after three innings.
“It’s baseball. We teach these
guys how to play baseball and
it’s kind of tough teaching
them not how to play baseball,”
Hehir said. “You still have to
play baseball.”
Dakai had a no-hitter going
until Bruce Judson blooped a
single to right field with one
out in the sixth inning. Parish
Hill’s Tom Merasco doubled
to lead off the seventh for the
Pirates only other safety. Dakai
struck out 12 and walked three.
“It’s great to have someone
like (Dakai) in the rotation
and have a third pitcher that
you can rely on,” Hehir said.
“We need him to seven with
no problems and he did that
today.”
Putnam broke to a big lead
with five runs in the first
inning and four runs in the
second inning. Aiden Ciquera
knocked a two-run double,
Jacob Brule hit a run-scoring double, and Dakai had an
RBI-groundout in the Clippers
five-run, first inning. Ciquera
hit a three-run homer to pace
Putnam’s four-run, second-inning outburst.
“It’s great to see us putting
the bat on the ball,” Hehir said.
“A game like today was tough,
I’d like to see my starters stay
in, but we had to take action.
It’s good to see the kids on the
bench get in. They show up to
practice every day and they
got their shot at playing the
game.”
Ciquera finished 2-for-4
with five RBIs. Nick Foucault
doubled and knocked in one
run. Dakai went 2-for-4 with
one RBI. Ryan Whitehouse
doubled and had three RBIs.
Jacob Brule and had one RBI
for Putnam.
Parish Hill’s Henry Tiemann
took the loss, going three
innings, striking out one, walking six and allowing eight hits
and 13 runs.
Putnam is next scheduled to
play host to Windham Tech
on Wednesday, May 6, with
the first pitch set for 3:45 p.m.
at Murphy Park. After an 0-3
start, Putnam has righted
the ship and Hehir said the
Clippers are poised to keep
winning.
“I’ve got high expectations
for these guys. I still would like
to be 16-3 or 15-4,” Hehir said.
“I’m telling the guys to win out.
We’ve got our confidence back.
The first three games were
pretty tough. The weather’s
getting better. We’re out more.
We can see live pitching. We’re
going to make a run at it.”
Charlie Lentz may be reached
at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by
e-mail at charlie@villagernewspapers.com.
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Woodstock girls lacrosse looks ahead to May
Woodstock Academy’s Madison Brennan
races ahead against Waterford. Brennan
Woodstock Academy’s Mikayla Jones passscored four goals.
es ahead with Waterford’s Sara Lamothe
BY CHARLIE LENTZ
girls. I just defending.
VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR
WOODSTOCK
—
After several close losses in April, Woodstock
Academy girls lacrosse
coach Carl Asikainen is
ready for the second half
of the season.
“It’s like a confidence
thing for the team and
the girls to see — hey,
we can do this. We’re
kind of in new territory,
we’re close,” Asikainen
said. “But they have a
good attitude. I’m really
looking forward to a good
May.”
The Centaurs began
what they hope will
be a May turnaround
last Tuesday against
Waterford. Despite losing
16-8 to the Lancers and
falling behind 10-2 at the
half — Woodstock rallied
and tied Waterford 6-6 in
the second half at Bentley
Athletic Complex on
April 28.
“That was a really good
effort and I think we’ve
made strides on defense
all year and this is just
kind of evidence of it,”
Asikainen said. “We tied
them in the second half.
I’m really proud of the
keep telling
them ‘Every team you
play, we’re close.’ We
don’t have that many
wins this year but we’re
doing better than we ever
have before against all
these schools in the ECC
that have good numbers
and some good skills.”
The loss to Waterford
dropped
Woodstock
Academy’s record to 1-6
but just three or four
more goals could have
improved that record.
Woodstock fell to Fitch
15-14 on April 8 and lost
to Ledyard 11-9 on April
21. Asikainen said just a
few plays can make the
difference between winning and losing.
“This is a possession
game. That’s one draw,
one penalty — it’s details
— but we’re getting it,”
Asikainen said.
Freshman
Madison
Brennan led Woodstock
with four goals against
Waterford. Jacqueline
Low scored two goals.
Katherine Dalimonte and
Taylor Littell each scored
one goal for the Centaurs.
Goalies Alyson Calabrese
and Mikayla Sheldon
combined for 10 saves
for Woodstock Academy.
Brennan’s four-goal outburst was impressive for
a freshman.
“We don’t even know
how good (Brennan)
could be. I’m just trying
to be gentle with her —
could I play her a million
minutes? I’m just trying
to be sensitive because
she’s young. She’s playing straight attack right
now. She’s an athlete.
She’s one of the faster kids on the field,”
Asikainen said. “She has
fantastic stick work in
front of the goal. She’s
just an extra special character for sure. I’m looking forward to having her
play a lot.”
Brennan came to the
Centaurs from Pomfret’s
Youth Lacrosse program.
“The youth league
that’s local is really feeding us some great kids.
The team culture is
good,” said Asikainen.
“We had 47 that came out
for two teams (varsity
and junior varsity) this
year, which we’ve never
had before.”
Asikainen
said
Woodstock has challenges ahead in the first full
Charlie Lentz photos
Woodstock Academy’s Jacqueline Low, right, and Waterford’s Anna Doherty, left, battle for
the ball at Bentley Athletic Complex Tuesday.
week of May.
“Next week we’re home
with Montville, again, we
penaltied ourselves out of
the game last year but we
matched them with skill
and athletes so I’m hoping for a good result this
year,” Asikainen said.
“And then Fitch is home
with us next Thursday,
we lost to them by one
goal in our first game of
the year — so we’re right
there. I just keep telling
the girls to keep their
heads up.”
Mary Grace Wyatt
and Riley Dimmock
each scored five goals
for Waterford (6-2) on
Tuesday. Megan Sturm
and Jacklyn Lavoie
both scored two goals.
Leah Petrini and Kylie
Sheehan both added one
goal for the Lancers.
Ivanna Hugo and Cat
Ward combined for
five saves in goal for
Waterford.
The Centaurs tied
Waterford 6-6 in the second half — they want to
put together two good
halves the rest of the season and get some wins in
May.
“I’m trying to get us
five, six wins. It’s feasible. We’ve got to pick our
game up. We just have
got to keep our heads in
it and keep getting better
and better,” Asikainen
said. “The girls keep
coming to practice. And
they keep working hard.
I’m optimistic that we’re
going to end the season
on a high note.”
Charlie Lentz may be
reached at (860) 928-1818,
ext. 110, or by e-mail at
charlie@villagernewspapers.com.
Woodstock girls top Ledyard on the track
Coventry scores: Allen Andrews,
41; Tucker Bedard, 37; Doug Pellerin,
45, Josh Phillips, 46; Kyle Camello, 44.
Enfield scores: Sam Roy, 38; Will Lloyd,
35; Matt Votta, 58; Cam Gaylor, 50; Alec
Burkholder, 53. Woodstock scores: ,
Jordan Lamothe, 49; Dan Harrington,
45; Nick Waterhouse, 46; Ryan Black,
45; Seth Semmelrock, 43.
Woodstock defeated Fitch 7-0 on
April 23 at Quinnatisset Country Club
in Thompson on a par 36 nine-hole
match. Dan Harrington (W) Def. Luke
Teixeira (F) 35-43. Ryan Black (W) Def.
Kyle Musella (F) 46-64. Jordan Lamothe
(W) Def. Connor Parsons (F) 39-63. Seth
Semmelrock (W) Def. Christian Lamb
(F) 50-68. Evan Clarke (W) 45, win by
forfeit. Team Medal score: Woodstock
Academy 165, Fitch High School 238.
Medalist: Dan Harrington (W) 35
WOODSTOCK SOFTBALL
Rylee Hehir struck out nine and
walked two to help Woodstock defeat
Lyman Memorial 4-3 on April 23. The
win lifted Woodstock’s record to 3-2,
1-1 ECC. Ann Hardy took the loss for
Lyman (1-2 overall, 0-2 ECC). Shannon
Creedon went 2-for-3 with a double,
scored one run and drove home one
run. Angela Caponi went 2-for-4 with a
double and scored one run.
LEDYARD — Woodstock Academy
defeated Ledyard 90-60 in girls track
and field Tuesday, April 28, at Ledyard
High. For Woodstock: Anna Grudzinski
Centaurs were able to pull away with a
90-60 victory over the Colonels.
File photo
Woodstock Andrew Mancini scored six goals in an 11-2 win over St. Bernard on April 23.
finished second in the 100 hurdles
and was victorious in the 300 hurdles.
She also finished second in javelin.
Kennedy Davignon won the 100 and
tied for first in the 200. Abby Lefemine
was third in the 100 and tied for first in
the 200. Lindsey O’Dea returned from
injury to win the high jump. Sylvia
Lawrence finished second in the 1600
and won the 3200. Hannah Matsas was
third in the 1600 and second in the 3200.
Ashley Bedard led a Centaur sweep of
the 400 meters, finishing first. She was
followed by Kelsey Seabold in second
and Kiara Ballou in third.
Kara Heilemann won both the shot
and discus. Mia Slevinski was second
in the shot. Shai-Lin Gothreau jumped
her way to third in the long jump. She
was also third in the 800 meters. Lauren
Perry took home second in the 800
meters. Leeann Rauls took home third
in the discus. Allison Kelleher vaulted to a victory in pole vault. She also
finished third in triple jump. Caroline
Eaton was second in the high jump and
won the triple jump.
The 4-by-800 relay team of Eaton,
Ballou, Bedard, and Seabold finished
first to end the meet.
The results on the track were tight
until the very end. Coach John Ywarsky
said thanks to a boost from the field
events and the strong showings in the
200, 3200, and 4-by-400 relay team, the
WOODSTOCK BOYS LACROSSE
WOODSTOCK — Andrew Mancini
scored six goals and notched two assists
to help Woodstock Academy top St.
Bernard/Wheeler 11-2 in lacrosse at
Bentley Athletic Complex on April 23.
Woodstock’s Tucker Johns tallied three
goals and three assists. Robert Totten
scored one goal and had two assists.
Kyle Prouty scored one goal. Bailey
Napierata and Zach Burnham each had
one assist for Woodstock.
Pat Brady and Mike Guth each
scored one goal for St. Bernard. Goalie
Dan Whittenburg made 11 saves for
Woodstock. Allen Schereder mad 14
saves for St. Bernard.
On April 22, Ledyard defeated
Woodstock 12-6. Tucker Johns scored
four goals for Woodstock. Totten scored
one goal and had two assists. Mancini
had one goal and one assist. Prouty and
Naperiarta each had one assist.
Whittenburg made 19 saves and Matt
Lefemine made six saves for Woodstock.
WOODSTOCK BOYS GOLF
COVENTRY — Woodstock Academy,
Enfield, and host Coventry High competed at Skungamaug Golf Course on
April 28 over nine holes with a par 35.
Team Medal scores were Coventry 167,
Enfield, 176, Woodstock Academy 179.
WOODSTOCK GIRLS GOLF
On April 23 the ECC hosted its first
ever all ECC girls golf regular season
event at Elridge Golf Course, hosted by
Stonington High School. This year the
ECC brings girls golfers together five
times, allowing females who compete
on male teams a chance to participate
in a female only ECC event. Twentytwo female ECC girls golfers played in
this event. Woodstock Academy finishers: first place: Roxanne Garceau, 50;
secnd place: Woodstock’s Grace Yang,
51; third place: Woodstock’s Elaina
Becher, 53; fourth place: Woodstock’s
Alice Meng, 54.
Woodstock
Academy
defeated
Norwich Free Academy 214-249 in girls
golf at Quinnatisset Country Club in
Thompson on April 22. Woodstock:
Elaina Becher – 46; Roxanne Garceau
– 44 – Medalist; Rachel Byrne – 62; Eva
Yu – 62; Christina Li – 69.
PUTNAM SOFTBALL
Putnam defeated host Parish Hill 19-3
on April 22. Morgan Foucault picked
up the win, striking out four, walking
five, and allowing three hits. Putnam’s
Kira Clinkscale went 3-for-4 with a
walk, drove home five runs and scored
two runs. Ashley Burke went 2-for-3
with two walks, and scored two runs.
Mackenzie Livingston finished 2-for-4
with a double, triple, three RBIs, and
scored three runs for Putnam.
MARIANAPOLIS FRISBEE
MANCHESTER — Marianapolis
varsity ultimate frisbee defeated East
Catholic 9-6 on April 27. The win
runs the Golden Knights’ to 4-11 overall. Senior Xingchen “Michael” Zhou
was the Knights’ best player on the
day, catching disc after disc to help
the Knights move methodically up the
field. The return of freshman Myles
Wagner and improved play of sophomore Hung-yi “Chester” Ting solidified
the Marianapolis team.
MARIANAPOLIS GIRLS TENNIS
Marianapolis defeated MacDuffie
School 6-1 on April 27. Phoebe Reagan
(MPrep) def. Maju Azevedo (Mac), 8-0.
2. Alexa Larrea Peralta (MPrep) def.
Kacey Deecher (Mac), 8-1. 3. Natalie
Pappas (Mac) def. Marina Kawasaki
(MPrep), 9-8, (9-7). 4. Nicole Xie (MPrep)
def. Evelyn Chen (Mac), 8-4. Doubles:
1. Reagan & Xie (MPrep) def. Angela
& Chen (Mac), 8-1. 2. Larrea Peralta
& Kawasaki (MPrep) def. Deecher &
Basak Ozgur (Mac), 8-1. 3. Nora Ilacqua
& Shauna Harney (MPrep) def. Victoria
& Anna (Mac), 8-1.
Marianapolis
baseball
The Knights shut out St. Thomas More
School 10-0 in 5 innings on the road on
April 27. The Knights improved to 5-4
with the win. Senior Ben Fitzpatrick
pitched four innings of shutout baseball. Freshman reliever, left-hander
Ryan Hourihan, entered in the fifth a
picked off his lone baserunner.
MARIANAPOLIS BOYS GOLF
Worcester
Academy
defeated
Marianapolis 6-0 at Cyprian Keyes Golf
Club on April 27. The loss dropped the
team to 0-2 in the SENE and 0-4 overall
on the season. Marianapolis competitors: Justin Kunkel vs. Dan Stewart
– LOSS 5&4 . 2.) Tyler Carlson vs. Tom
Gow – LOSS 2&1. 3.) Garrett Downs vs.
Maddy Belden – LOSS 4&3. 4.) Matthew
Panagiotou vs. Mitch McAllister –
LOSS 5&4. 5.) Timothy Edwards vs.
Bernie McNamara – LOSS 4&3. 6.) Ryan
Baronowski vs. Jordan Chagnon –
LOSS 5&4
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Richard A. Reynolds, 85
DANIELSON
—
Richard A. Reynolds,
85, passed away on
April 21, at Colonial
Health & Rehab
Center of Plainfield.
He was born at
home in Lebanon, on
Nov. 11, 1929, the son
of the late George and
Grace (Nettleton) Reynolds. Due to
Richard’s parents’ divorce, he and his
siblings were placed in foster care.
Richard and his siblings were blessed with very devoted foster parents,
Harold and Elise White.
Richard served in the Army during
the Korean War as an artilleryman
and was honorably discharged with
the rank of Corporal. He liked to attribute his safekeeping while serving in
the military from a silver coin he carried in his wallet, given to him by a
friend. He continued to carry the coin
in his wallet for the rest of his life.
After serving his country, he was
taught the trade of electrician by
Ray Sherman, whom Richard highly respected, and became an expert
tradesman himself. Richard was united in marriage to Ann Frances (Bailey)
Reynolds at Our Lady of LaSalette
Church in Brooklyn, and they were
married for 60 years.
Some endeavors during his lifetime
that made his life rich were being a
lifetime member of
the VFW, bowling,
fishing,
hunting,
snowmobiling, water
skiing,
growing
orchids and going on
adventures with his
friend in his friend’s
airplane.
Richard
leaves
behind his wife, two children, David
Reynolds and wife Kathleen (Dayville),
Nancy (Reynolds) Marple and husband Glen (West Point, Utah); three
grandchildren,
Adam
Reynolds
and wife Andrea (Danielson), Alan
Reynolds and wife Megan (Danielson),
and April Marple (Salt Lake City,
Utah). Preceding him in death is his
brother, Lawrence Reynolds, sister
Alice Reynolds, and sister Josephine
(Reynolds) Davis. Surviving Richard
are his sisters, Ethel (Reynolds) Hood
(North Carolina) and Ruth (Reynolds)
Stedman (Putnam). Also , seven
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held
on June 20, at 11 a.m. in Westfield
Cemetery, Danielson. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made in
Richard’s name to Windham County
Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 410,
Brooklyn, CT 06234. To leave an online
condolence please visit tillinghastfh.
com.
Helen A. Desmarais, 83
DANIELSON
—
Helen A. Desmarais,
83, of Danielson,
passed away Friday,
April 24, at Day
Kimball Hospital in
Putnam.
She
was
born
on Feb. 21, 1932, in
Putnam, daughter of
the late Herman and Anna (Smith)
Barlow.
She married Albert R. Desmarais on
Dec. 26, 1953, in All Hollows Church in
Moosup, he died Jan. 23, 2000. Helen
loved her home and caring for it. She
lived her whole life on East Franklin
St. in Danielson. She loved spending
time with her family. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 21
in Danielson. Helen worked for the
Danielson Cinema.
She leaves her daughters, Kathleen
and her husband Gary Beaudoin of
Danielson, Doreen and her husband
John Martinik of Thompson, her son
Bruce and his wife Lisa Desmarais
of Dayville, her seven grandchildren, her seven great grandchildren
and one great-great grandchild, one
niece and three nephews and Helen’s
lifelong friend Beatrice Osowski, of
Southbridge.
She was predeceased by her two
brothers, Donald Barlow and Ernest
Barlow.
Those wishing to donate may make a
donation in her memory to DKH Deary
Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 632, Putnam,
CT 06260.
Calling hours were held Tuesday,
April 28, at Gagnon and Costello
Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St.,
Danielson. A funeral service was held
at the funeral home Wednesday, April
29. Burial followed in South Killingly
Cemetery.
Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com.
Bernice DiUlio, 90
EASTFORD
—
Bernice DiUlio, 90,
of Eastford, died
Thursday, April 23,
at the Matulaitis
Nursing Home in
Putnam.
She was the wife
of the late Salvator
Paul “Pint” DiUlio,
gry, it was your own fault! She enjoyed
working at Potato Heaven every year
until 2013.
She leaves her son, Mark DiUlio, and
his wife Rita of North Grosvenordale,
brother Fred Adams and his wife
Joyce of Webster, granddaughters
Kelly Newth and husband Peter of
Putnam, Angela DiUlio and boyfriend
Tony of Brimfield, great granddaughters Jordan, Nicole, many nieces and
nephews and her longtime friend and
Caregiver, Norma DiUlio.
She is predeceased by her sister
Marion Croke of Southbridge.
A Memorial Mass will be Saturday,
May 16, at 10 a.m. at the Most Holy
Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street,
Pomfret.
In lieu of flowers donations can be
made to NECCOG Animal Services,
P.O. Box 759, Dayville, CT 06241.
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who died in 1977.
Bernice was born April 15, 1925
in Webster, Mass., daughter of the
late Frederick and Yvonne (Mayotte)
Adams.
She had worked at the American
Optical Company in Southbridge for
many years, retiring from Schott Fiber
Optics in Southbridge in 1992.
Bernice made her home in
Southbridge most of her life, moving
to Connecticut in 1985 and eventually
settling in Eastford. Bernice enjoyed
cooking, baking, gardening, knitting
and reading. If you left her house hun-
Ruth P. Seifert, 92
SERVICE REMINDER
POMFRET — Ruth P. Seifert, 92, of
Pomfret, died Nov. 27, 2014. She was
wife of the late Otto Seifert.
A Graveside Service will be held
Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the
Abington Cemetery, Route 44 Pomfret.
Arrangements by Smith and Walker
Funeral Home, Putnam.
Ian Ranald Barker, 67
SERVICE REMINDER
THOMPSON — Ian Ranald Barker,
67, of Thompson, died Friday, March
13.
A Graveside Memorial Service will
be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May
9 in the Grove Street Cemetery in
Putnam. Arrangements by Smith
and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove
Street, Putnam.
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Robert W. Fafard, 78
N O R T H
GROSVENORDALE
—
Robert
W.
Fafard, 78, of North
Grosvenordale, died
Monday, April 20, at
home after a long illness, surrounded by
his loving family.
He was the husband of Lorraine Marie (Campbell)
Fafard, they were married May 21,
1961, in Putnam. She died Aug. 20, 2005.
He was born April 8, 1937, in
Webster, Mass., son of Napoleon and
Christine (Bielik) Fafard. He had made
his home in North Grosvenordale
most of his life, a communicant of
St. Joseph Church. Robert owned and
operated the original Thompson Fence
Company for over 25 years.
He served three years in the U.S.
Army, and received an Honorable
Discharge in 1958. He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and
his great sense of humor, and was a
great jokester. Robert was a loving and
caring husband, father, grandfather
and brother, his family always came
first.
He leaves three daughters, Tina
Rickaby and husband Joe, Tammie
MacKenzie and husband Bill, Pamela
Bergeron and husband Kevin, his son
Charles Fafard and
wife Lori, all of North
Grosvenordale,
his grandchildren,
Alicia
Racine,
Danielle Rickaby,
Nichole Kozaczka,
Trisha MacKenzie,
Kayla Fafard, Lauren Ricci, Jeremy
Bergeron, Emily Mackenzie, Dylan
Rickaby, Anthony Ricci, Kimberly
Fafard; also, seven great grandchildren; his brother Roland Fafard of
North Grosvenordale; his sister
Joanna Dubois of Thompson; and
many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by many brothers and sisters.
Calling hours were held Friday, April
24, at the Smith and Walker Funeral
Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
in St. Joseph Church, 12 Main Street,
North Grosvenordale. Burial was in
St. Joseph Cemetery with Military
Honors.
In lieu of flowers donations may
be made in his memory to Hospice of
NECT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260.
Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com.
Ovide A. Cournoyer, 71
WEBSTER, Mass.
— Ovide A. “Kookie”
Cournoyer, 71, died
Wednesday, April
22, in Saint Vincent
Hospital, Worcester,
with his family at his
side.
He leaves his wife
of 48 years, Linda
C. (Valentinetti) Cournoyer; a son,
Daniel R. Cournoyer, Sr. and his wife
Ranee Cournoyer; a daughter, Denise
L. Cournoyer, all of Webster; three
grandchildren, Ashley, Daniel Jr. and
August Cournoyer; a brother, Richard
Cournoyer of Wethersfield; four sisters, Annette Hamilton of Woodstock,
Conn., Yvette Alexander of North
Grosvenordale, Virginia Gatzke
of Webster, Mass., and Julieanna
Stachelek of Dudley, Mass.; nephews
and nieces.
He was born in Webster, a son of
Ovide E. and Annabelle (Robbins)
Cournoyer and was a lifelong resident.
He served in the Army National Guard
for 11 years.
Mr. Cournoyer was an auto body
technician at local
repair shops for
many years. He then
worked as a prep
chef at the Colonial
Restaurant for 15
years, retiring in
1998.
He planted and harvested an annual vegetable garden. He was an ardent fan of
the New England Patriots. He and his
family took many trips and especially
enjoyed going to Disney World.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on
Monday, May 4, in St. Joseph Church,
10 H. Putnam Road, Charlton (please
meet at the church). Burial will be
held privately. Visitation will be from
4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 3, in Scanlon
Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street,
Webster.
Donations may be made to the
Center of Hope “All Aboard the Arc”
Denise Cournoyer Team, P.O. Box 66,
Southbridge, MA 01550-0066.
For more information, visit www.
scanlonfs.net.
Kenneth N. Griffiths, 84
DANIELSON —
Kenneth N. Griffiths,
84, of Danielson, died
Thursday, April 23,
in Stoughton, Mass.
He was born in
South Killingly, at
home on Aug. 18,
1930, son of the late
Nelson and Helen
(Grinnell) Griffiths. Kenneth was the
husband of Carol (Weineck) Griffiths,
they were married on June 25, 2012
and prior to that Barbara B. Griffiths;
they were married in East Killingly on
Feb. 6, 1954.
Kenneth was enlisted in the Army
of occupation in Germany after World
War II.
He was a founding member of the
South Killingly Fire Department, and
owned his own construction business,
building over 60 local homes over the
years, as well as being a driving force
in various projects at his children’s
homes over the years. He also jointly owned and operated Kenbar Acres
Natural Foods for 28 years. He was
an organic gardener, farmer, enjoyed
running his sawmill and making
maple syrup.
He is survived by his second wife
Carol Griffiths, sons
Kevin S. Griffiths
and wife Paula of
Danielson,
Bruce
G.
Griffiths
of
Danielson; daughter
Lynn E. Griffiths and
husband
Michael
Lam of Thompson;
brothers
Nelson
Griffiths of Orlando, Fla., and David
Griffiths of Danielson, as well as sisters Diana Russell of Geneva, N.Y.,
and Roberta Dorr of Canterbury. He is
also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16
great grandchildren, many nieces and
nephews, and will be sadly missed by
his beloved dog Penny.
He was predeceased by his wife
Barbara Griffiths, brothers Roy
Griffiths and Southward Griffiths.
Funeral service was held at The
Danielson Church of the Nazarene.
Burial was in South Killingly Cemetery
with full military honors. Tillinghast
Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements. Donations in his memory may be made to the 4 H Foundation,
Taft Pond Road, Abington, CT 06230,
St. Jude Children’s Hospital or The
Danielson Church of the Nazarene.
Yvonne Baker, 67
DANIELSON —
Yvonne Baker, 67,
of Danielson, died
Wednesday, April
15, at Davis Place in
Danielson.
She was born Aug.
16, 1947 in Danielson,
daughter of the late
Richard and Mary J.
(Bernier) Baker.
She had made her home in the
Danielson/Brooklyn area most of her
life. She had a great love of country
music and also loved spending time
with her family. She will be missed by
her whole family. She leaves her sons,
Carl Carlson, Richard James Baker,
Sr., her grandson Richard James
Baker Jr.; her sisters Irene Carpenter,
Claire Brisson and a brother Donald
Baker.
Funeral Services will be private. The
Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home
was in charge of the arrangements.
Share a memory with her family at
www.gagnonandcostellofh.com.
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Owner/Funeral Director
433 Main Street
Danielson, CT
860-774-3284
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Central Village, CT
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Donald D. Hubert, 82
Russell Buell Hibbard, 86
N O R T H
WOODSTOCK
— Russell Buell
Hibbard, 86, of North
Woodstock, passed
away on Wednesday,
April 15, after a sudden illness.
He was the middle
son of the late Olive
(Buell) and Clifford Hibbard.
He was born May 7, 1928.
He was predeceased by his brothers
Carlton Hibbard and Stuart Hibbard.
He leaves his nieces and nephews
Loring, Bryant and his wife Cindy,
Richard Hibbard, and Joanne and
Lisa Arsenal all of Grosvenordale.
He also leaves his great nieces and
nephews Courtney, Jarrod, Jay, Ryan,
Nicole, Olivia and Demetri along with
six great-great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his family, Russell
also leaves his caregiver and friend
Amanda Jackson.
Russell was a graduate of Woodstock
Academy’s Class of 1946.
He continued to work on the family farm for several years after high
school, joining the United States
Army in 1950. He proudly served his
country in Munich, Germany until
1952. After returning home, he held
various jobs, including 20 years at
Belding Heminway as well as 15 years
working for the State of Connecticut.
Russell was a lifetime member of the
North
Woodstock
Congregational
Church; The National
Grange as well as
Senexet
Grange;
and the Connecticut
State
Employees
Association.
In
March 2013, Russell received a citation from the Connecticut General
Assembly honoring his 65 years of
service to the Muddy Brook Fire
Department. He was also a member
of the Woodstock Agricultural Society
and at the Woodstock Fair could be
found in many of the various booths
helping serve food, working the bingo
tent, and in most recent years watching over the antique tractors. Russell’s
quiet conversation and pleasant smile
will certainly be missed by his family
and friends.
A Graveside Service with Military
Honors will be held Saturday, May
9 at 12 noon at the Center Cemetery,
Center Cemetery Road, Woodstock, followed by a 1 p.m. Memorial Service at
the North Woodstock Congregational
Church, Routes 169 & 198 followed by
refreshments.
Arrangements by Smith and Walker
Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street,
Putnam. Share a memory at www.
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Paula J. Lefebvre, 49
W E B S T E R ,
Mass.
—
Paula
J.
(Menzigian)
Lefebvre,
49,
of
Webster,
died
Saturday, April 25,
in the Harrington
Hospital at Hubbard,
Webster.
She leaves her husband of 20 years, Ronald R. Lefebvre.
She also leaves two sons, John Cygan,
of Webster, and Aram Charles of
Kentucky, two daughters, Lynn N.
Shea of Milton, and Sarah I. Cygan
of Webster. She also leaves two sisters, Virginia Menzigian of Thompson,
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and Marlene Menzigian of Florida. She
also leaves her beloved aunt and unlcle Edward and Ruth Menzigian of
Rutland, and nieces and nephews.
She was born in Webster, daughter
of the late Paul and Isabel R. (Barbour)
Menzigian and lived here all her life.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service was held in the East
Thompson Cemetery, East Thompson
Rd., Thompson, on Thursday, April 30.
The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home,
48 School St., Webster, MA has been
entrusted with the arrangements.
A guest book is available at www.
shaw-majercik.com where you may
post a condolence or a memory.
DANIELSON — Don Hubert, 82, was
called home to be with his Lord and
Savior.
He was born in Putnam, a son of
the late Omer and Lumina (LaBonte)
Hubert.
Mr. Hubert was a veteran of the
U.S. Marine Corps and was employed
for more than 30 years as a material
handler at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft
in East Hartford and subsequently as a
maintenance technician at Staples in
Plainfield.
Don and his beloved wife of over 59
years Anita Hubert (Duso) were married at Our Lady of Peace Church in
East Killingly on May 7, 1955. He was
a communicant at St. James Church
in Danielson. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, camping and watching the
local sports teams on television. He
especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren at all of their sports events
and activities.
He was predeceased by his parents
and his siblings Norman, Lawrence,
Jeanette, Walter, Lorraine, Albert,
Patricia
and
Raymond.
Besides his wife
he leaves two sons,
Donald D. Hubert
Jr. and his wife
Suzanne of Brooklyn
and Ricky A. Hubert
and his partner
Kevin Larke of Palm
Springs, Calif.; three grandchildren
whom he dearly treasured, Catherine,
Craig and his wife Elizabeth and Colin;
his sister Elizabeth and several nieces
and nephews.
A Memorial Mass of Christian
Burial celebrating Don’s Life will be
held at St. James Church, 12 Franklin
St., Danielson on Friday, May 1 at 10:30
a.m. followed by burial at St. Joseph’s
Cemetery in Dayville.
In lieu of flowers the family requests
memorial donations may be made
to the St. James School. To leave an
online condolence please visit tillinghastfh.com.
ROGERS — Stacia
(Schap)
Zadora,
84, of Rogers, died
Thursday
April
16, at the Rhode
Island Hospital in
Providence, R.I.
She was born in
West Warren, Mass.,
May 28, 1930, daughter of John and Julia (Zajac) Schap.
Stacia was the beloved wife of
Stephen Zadora Sr., who died Aug. 21,
2010. Her survivors include, four sons:
Stephen (Stoge) and his wife Linda
of Rogers, Alan of Elmer, Oklahoma,
Richard (Maynard) and his wife Paula
of Thompson, David and his wife
Patricia of South Killingly, grandchildren Michael, Chris, Bryan, Shannon,
Troy, Kimberly, and Travis Zadora,
Stacy Dalpe and Mandy Nelson, great
grandchildren Megan, Macy, Nathan,
Parker, Daniel, Noah, Tessa, Tatum,
Tyler Zadora, Keagan Ford, David,
Devin, and Alivia Dalpe, sister Helen
Deloge of Dayville; sister Mildred
Daigneault of Brooklyn.
She was predeceased by her granddaughter Heather Zadora, brothers,
Rudolph and Stanley Schap and her
sister Wanda Labrec.
Calling Hours were held Thursday,
April 23, at the Gagnon and Costello
Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street,
Danielson, with a Funeral Service in
the Funeral Home. Burial followed at
Holy Cross Cemetery Danielson.
Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com.
Stacia Zadora, 84
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NEWS BRIEF
Osten, Flexer lead passage of
bill to help small towns
HARTFORD — Sen. Cathy Osten
(D-Sprague) and State Sen. Mae Flexer
(D-Killingly) recently led the bipartisan and unanimous Senate passage
of a bill designed to help small towns
access more low-interest federal loans,
over a longer period of time, resulting
in more infrastructure improvements
at a lower annual cost for residents.
Senate Bill 458 extends, from
20 years to 40 years, the maximum
length of time a municipality with
a population under 20,000 can borrow money from the United States
TOWN OF BROOKLYN
INLAND WETLANDS AND
WATERCOURSES COMMISSION
NOTICE OF ACTION
Pursuant to Section 22a-42e of
the Connecticut State Statute, the
Inland Wetlands and Watercourse
Commission gives notice that the following action was taken at the special
meeting April 20, 2015:
1. 021015A Jeffrey Otto/Thomas
Rukstela, east side of Mason Road,
Map 23, Lot 9B, RA Zone; Removal
of vegetation clogging brook, restoring stream flow to natural channel
of the brook, waterway incident to
farming operation-APPROVED WITH
CONDITIONS.
2. 021015B Mike Berthiaume, Windham
Road, Map 8, Lot 21, RA Zone,
Single Family Home, Septic System,
Well, Driveway and Minor Grading –
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.
Any Appeals are to be filed with the
superior court 15 days from the date
of the legal notice appearing in the
paper.
Dated this 21st day of April 2015
Real Gallant
Chairman
May 1, 2015
TOWN OF BROOKLYN
PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
NOTICE OF ACTION
At a special meeting of the Planning
and Zoning Commission on April 21,
2015, the following action was taken:
1. SPR15-001 Site Plan Review-One
Bedroom Apartment by Brooklyn
Center Complex, LLC at 8 Wauregan
Road, Map 24, Lot 151, VCD ZoneAPPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.
Any appeals are to be filed with
Superior Court 15 days from the date
of the legal notice appearing in the
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Rural Development program. 68 percent of state residents live in towns
with populations under 20,000, according to the U.S. Census.
Presently, USDA funds can only be
repaid over 40 years if used for local
water or sewer projects, and state law
currently limits municipal bond terms
(including the use of USDA funds) to 20
years, or 30 years for school construction projects.
By allowing small towns to access
the USDA funds and re-pay them over
40 years, towns would spend less on an
annual basis to borrow the money and
could use those federal loans to build
fire stations, bridges, health clinics
and a variety of other necessary public
infrastructures that have a useful life
of 40 years or more.
Massachusetts
and
Rhode
Island changed their USDA Rural
Development bonding limits decades
ago. In 2014, USDA Rural Development
loans and grants supported $183 million
in investments in small Connecticut
towns.
“This expansion of the USDA loan
guidelines is going to allow smaller
towns to do more and bigger and more
necessary local projects, the kind of
projects that they have essentially
been prohibited from doing in the past
because of our outdated restrictions on
the use of these USDA funds,” Osten
said. “It’s financially advantageous
and it makes the infrastructure invest-
LEGALS
paper.
Dated this 22nd day of April 2015
Carlene Kelleher
May 1, 2015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF SHEILA M. McDERMOTT
(15-00157)
The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the
Court of Probate, District of Northeast
Probate District, by decree dated April
21, 2015, ordered that all claims must
be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the
loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Janis E. Beltis, Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Daniel A. Ripa, 367 Glasgow Street,
Clyde, NY 14433
May 1, 2015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF CATHERINE A.
PRITCHARD (15-00148)
The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the
Court of Probate, District of Northeast
Probate District, by decree dated April
22, 2015, ordered that all claims must
be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the
loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Janis E. Beltis, Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Nancy Pritchard Weiss
c/o Nicholas A. Longo, Esq.,
Bachand, Longo & Higgins,
168 Main Street, PO Box 528,
Putnam, CT 06260
May 1, 2015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Ellen L Cayer, (15-00136)
The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the
Court of Probate, District of Northeast
Probate District, by decree dated April
21, 2015, ordered that all claims must
be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the
loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Brenda Duquette, Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Lucyna Chzaszcz
c/o Frank G. Herzog, Esq.,
Scheibeler & Herzog, Attorneys at
Law,
35 Academy Street,
PO Box 711,
Danielson , CT 06239
May 1, 2015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Dorothy S Drinkwine,
(15-00151)
The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the
Court of Probate, District of Northeast
Probate District, by decree dated April
22, 2015, ordered that all claims must
be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the
loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Brenda Duquette, Clerk
The fiduciary is:
William Wonoski, 1 Westside Drive,
Apt 7, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255
May 1, 2015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF GARY A. POTTER,
(14-00284)
The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the
Court of Probate, District of Northeast
Probate District, by decree dated April
23, 2015, ordered that all claims must
be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the
loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Janis E. Beltis, Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Jason Z, Stanton
ments that residents want and need.”
“Health clinics, fire departments,
libraries, bridges, sewer systems –
these are the kinds of infrastructure
investments that make small towns so
livable to so many Connecticut residents, including tens of thousands of
people in my Senate district. And when
you can extend those repayments from
20 years to 40 years, the annual tax
burden on residents is significantly
decreased, making these investments
even more attractive,” Flexer said. “I
especially want to thank Congressman
Joe Courtney for identifying this issue
and working with Senator Osten and
me to deliver federal monies to rural
towns across eastern Connecticut.”
c/o Stephen J. Adams, Esq.,
158 Main Street, Suite 7,
PO Box 682
Putnam, CT 06260
May 1, 2015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF DONALD A. SPAETH,
AKA Donald Spaeth, AKA Donald
Allison Spaeth(15-00162)
The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the
Court of Probate, District of Northeast
Probate District, by decree dated April
23, 2015, ordered that all claims must
be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the
loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Janis E. Beltis, Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Pamela B. Spaeth
c/o Mark R. Brouillard, Esq.,
St. Onge & Brouillard,
PO Box 550, Putnam, CT 06260-0550
May 1, 2015
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF Douglas L. Krofina, AKA
Douglas Louis Krofina, (15-00179)
The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the
Court of Probate, District of Northeast
Probate District, by decree dated April
27, 2015, ordered that all claims must
be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the
loss of rights to recover on such claim.
Brenda Duquette, Clerk
The fiduciary is:
Andrea A Krofina
c/o James K. Kelley, Esq.,
Jackson, Harris, Hubert & Kelley, LLC,
245 Main Street,
Danielson, CT 06239
May 1, 2015
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May 1, noon-8pm
Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold
a fish fry in the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside
Drive, North Grosvenordale. Fish and chips
($10); baked haddock ($11); fried clams ($14);
baked or fried scallops ($11-14); combo platters
($14-17). 860-923-2967 or council2087@att.net
Villager Newspapers
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
“Shining a light on community events”
May 2, 7am-12pm
Friends of Pomfret Public Library Book and Tag
Sale, Pomfret Community School Cafeteria. $5
bag book sale from 11am - 12pm.
May 2, 9am - 2pm
May 2, 1:30pm
Union Community Tag Sale, 1043
The Killingly Historical Society will be hosting a
Buckley Highway, Union Town Hall
program that will feature a classic radio program
back parking lot & Community Room.
- Fibber McGee and Molly. There will be a
Donations: Drop off May 1, 12pm-7pm,
discussion of early radio sets and several will be
on display. 196 Main St. Danielson. Call 860774-5364 with questions.
May 2, 9am-noon
Thompson Public Library Friends Book and Bake
May 2, 7:30am
Sale and quilt raffle Book donations accepted
French River Clean UP. Registration, coffee until May 1, noon, and baked items until 5pm,
& doughnuts from 7:30-8pm @ Valley and morning of sale.
Springs Sportsmen’s Club, Valley Road,
North Grosvenordale. Clean-up from 8am – May 2, 9am-4pm
noon; Lunch 12 -1pm @ Valley Springs. For West Woodstock Library Annual Book Sale. The
information call Ida @ 860-923-9052
Friends of the Woodstock IV Libraries will have
a great volume of books available, not sorted or
May 2, 1pm– 4pm (Rain date is May 3, 1pm) picked over.
Gather at paved lot at “Pomfret Station,” 13
Railroad Avenue (off Rte. 169). Meet TLGV’s May 2, 12noon & 2:30pm
Ranger as he leads us along the Air Line Trail, Zero Energy House Tour - Beautiful, affordable
for an easy walk, totaling 4.2 miles. Shuttle back home showcases the latest technologies in
to Pomfret Station (the round-trip is 8.4 miles). Killingly. Tour a zero energy house. Tickets:$15.
Contact marcy@tlgv.org or 860-774-3300 with Information: 860-623-5487. Sponsored by
questions.
PACE: www.pace-cleanenergy.org. (a nonprofit
organization).
May 2, 12noon and 2:30pm
Zero Energy House is on tour. Beautiful, May 6, 6pm
affordable home showcases the latest NECCOG Animal Services free Pet Loss Support
technologies in Killingly. Tours/seminars of Group, at NECCOG, 125 Putnam Pike, Dayville.
a winning zero energy house. Tickets:$15. 860-774-1253. No reservations required. We
Ticket
information:860-623-5487.Tour know how hard it is to lose a special friend. (First
information:860-693-4813. Sponsored by Wednesday of every month, 6pm)
PACE: www.pace-cleanenergy.org. (a nonprofit
organization).
May 7, 7:30 pm
The Brooklyn Historical Society will sponsor a
historical portrayal “Mary Todd Lincoln: Wife
Town Hall OR Rent a table for $20.
Table provided.
Contact: silbermann4@gmail.com or
860-508-7252.
Friday, May 1, 2015 B9
May 8, 7pm
“BEEhavior: Astounding Acts & Amazing Feats
of Honey Bees,” a lecture & demonstration by Dr.
Ralph Yulo, Professor of Biology, ECSU. Free.
Family Friendly. Refreshments. Eastford Town
Office Building Lower Level (school parking
lot), 16 Westford Rd., Eastford. Bees are in crisis.
May 9, 10am to 3pm
Prudence Crandall Museum hosts “Lives and
Legacies: Prudence Crandall’s African-American
Students,” Panelists: Jennifer Rycenga, Afua
Cooper, Julie Winch will focus on the AfricanAmerican students who attended Crandall’s
Canterbury Female Academy, 1833. $20 (includes
program, museum admission and lunch.) at
Canterbury Comm. Center, 1 Municipal Dr.,
Canterbury. Info/Registration: 860-546-7800 ext
7
and Widow” by accomplished actress Sally
Mummey. Location: Trinity Episcopal Church May 9, 9am-12noon
Parish Hall, (Route 6). For info: 860-774-7728 Mother’s Day Plant and Bake Sale. Federated
Church of Christ Brooklyn Center. Hanging
Baskets, Annuals, etc. Baked Goods, Rada
May 7 & 8, 9-12pm
An ongoing art exhibit will be available for Knives,
viewing on: May 7 & 8, 9- 12pm, May 9, 102pm, May 10, 11-2pm, May 11-15, 9-12pm at May 9, 1-5pm
The First Congregational Church, United Church The Annual Danielson Post Office Food Drive
of Christ, Woodstock, 543 RT 169, Woodstock. helps Friends of Assisi Food Pantry; May 9,
place food items on your mailbox and postal
For more information call 860 928 7405.
workers will pick them up as mail is delivered.
Or drop off @ the Food Pantry (77 Water St.
May 8, noon-8pm
Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will serve a Danielson) from 1-5pm. Call 774-2310 for
barbequed chicken dinner in the Knights Hall, further information.
1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale.
Barbequed chicken, shells and sauce, and French Last Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30pm
fries. All you can eat for $10 per person. 860- Free community meal at Thompson
Congregational Church, 347 Thompson Road,
923-2967 or council2087@att.net.
Thompson (the corner of Rts. 193 and Rt. 200)
May 8, 7:30pm
Canterbury Historical Society Presents: Laurie Artists wanted: FACES at FAHS, (Fine Art &
Masciandaro on “The Beautiful and the Good: Craft Exhibit & Sale at the Finnish American
Roseland Cottage and the Bowen Family” Heritage Society still has some outdoor spaces
19th Roseland Cottage in Woodstock is a available for artisans. $30 fee postmarked on
National Historic Landmark and a landmark or before July 31, $40 fee after July 31. Email
example of Gothic Revival architecture. Free FACESatFAHS@gmail.com, facebook FACES
admission. Canterbury Town Hall Community at FAHS or 860-974-2760 for info.
Room, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury. www.
canterburyhistorical.org
This page is designed to shine a light on upcoming local nonprofit, educational and community events. Submissions are limited to
50 words or less and are FREE to qualifying organizations, schools, churches and town offices.
To submit your event contact: Teri Stohlberg at 860-928-1818 ext. 104, or teri@villagernewspapers.com.
Deadline for submission is Monday at Noon
HERE & THERE
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
MAY 1 AND 2
ANNUAL WINDHAM COUNTY 4H
AUCTION AND TAG SALE
Woodstock Fairgrounds
Rte. 169, Woodstock, CT
Auction preview at 5 p.m.
Auction at 6 p.m.
860-974-3379
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
MAY 1, 2, 3
KLEM’S SPRING FEST
AND TENT SALE
Come early for the best selection!
View the schedule at
www.klemsonline.com
KLEM’S
117 West Main St., Spencer, MA
508-885-2708
SATURDAY, MAY 2
ROB ADAMS
Popular vocalist/guitarist
9 :00 p.m.
308 LAKESIDE
308 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA
774-449-8333
www.308lakeside.com FAMILY FUN FISHING DAY
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(Rain date May 9)
All ages catch and release event
Educational activities and demonstrations
For information and registration:
www.FamilyFunFishingDay.com
RIVER BEND FARM
287 Oak St., Uxbridge, MA
Sponsored by Alternatives and the
Blackstone Valley Watershed Assoc.
in partnership with MS DCR and
MA Fisheries and Wildlife
BEST HAT CONTEST
in honor of the Kentucky
Derby
Prizes awarded just before
the race at 6:00 p.m.
And then at 9:00
ROB ADAMS
Popular local guitarist/
vocalist
308 LAKESIDE
308 East Main St.
East Brookfield, MA
774-449-8333
SUNDAY, MAY 3
CRAFTS FAIR AT
THE INN AT WOODSTOCK HILL
94 Plaine Hill Rd., Woodstock, CT
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
80 crafters
978-602-3887 MONDAY, MAY 4
ST. ANNE SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$500 grant for a new student
$1,000 grant for a new family
of 2 or more students
12 Day St., Webster, MA
508-943-2735
stanneschoolwebster.org
THURSDAY, MAY 7
SPECIAL EVENT:
NATE KENYON
Home for a visit from Nashville
and the Grand Ole Opry
8:00 p.m.
308 LAKESIDE
308 East Main St.
East Brookfield. MA
774-449-8333
WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
MAY 6 - 10
RECORDS & BURPEE
TRAVELING CHILDREN’S ZOO
Free admission!
Educational family fun
KLEM’S
117 West Main St., Spencer, MA
508-885-2708 SATURDAY, MAY 9
THE SASSY CHAPEAU
HAT SHOW
Thompson Raceway Restaurant
Rte. 193, Thompson, CT
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tickets $15
877-442-3572 CLASS REUNION
ACOUSTIC DUO
Featuring Jack Mulhall
and Gary Suter
9:00 p.m.
308 LAKESIDE
308 East Main St.
East Brookfield, MA
774-449-8333 SATURDAY, MAY 16
7:00 p.m.
SONGS OF WWII PERFORMED BY
SINGING STAR RUTH HARCOVITZ
in celebration of the 70th Anniversary
of the end of WWII
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
207 Main St., Spencer, MA
Sponsored by the American Legion
Post 138 and the Spencer
Cultural Council
Free and open to the public SATURDAY, MAY 30
ALTERNATIVES’ 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
VALLEY FRIENDSHIP TOUR
Walk, run or bike through the
nation’s newest National Park
For more information:
www.AlternativesNet.org
or call 508-234-6232
ONGOING FREE COMMUNITY YOGA
Every Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Cash donations accepted
for P.A.W.S.
and nonperishable
food collected for
Daily Bread STRONG BODY/STRONG MIND
112 Main St., Putnam, CT
www.strongbodystrongmind.us
ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
CADY’S TAVERN
2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI
401-568-4102 Local Events, Arts, and
Entertainment Listings
TRIVIA NIGHT
Wednesdays
7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m.
HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB
325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA
508-892-9822
WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA
Every Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
CADY’S TAVERN
2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44)
Chepachet, RI
401-568-41 02 KARAOKE
Every Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.-12
In the Veterans Lounge
Public invited
AMERICAN LEGION
TUTTLE POST #279
88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA
508-832-2701 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY
NIGHT
HEXMARK TAVERN
AT SALEM CROSS INN
260 West Main St., West Brookfield, MA
508-867-2345
www.salemcrossinn.com
Every Thursday is CHICKEN NIGHT
4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Family style baked chicken
with fries, pasta & marinara
sauce,
salad and rolls
Adults: $11.75
Children under 10: $6.75
AMERICAN LEGION
TUTTLE POST #279
88 Bancroft St., Auburn, MA
508-832-2701 TRIVIA NIGHT
AT THE STOMPING GROUND
Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
132 Main St., Putnam, CT
860-928-7900
Also, live music
five nights a week
(Wed.-Sun.)
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ARTICLES FOR SALE
010 FOR SALE
010 FOR SALE
010 FOR SALE
010 FOR SALE
010 FOR SALE
AUTO PARTS FOR
SALE
CEMETERY PLOT
FOR SALE
FOR SALE:
50” TV Stand with
Storage
Medium Oak
1800s Chair
Blue Flower Seat
$75
‘05 HONDA
VTX 1300
6600 mi., Candy Red,
New plugs, Battery
$5800/OBO
‘98 HONDA
1100 TOURER
4 Yokohama Avid Tires
205-50-R17V
Less than 500-miles
$200/OBO
Audi Custom fit car
covers
$100.00
508-885-3136
860-888-5207
2008 JVC HD TV
56” DLP Projection
New Bulb & Bulb in Box
$300 or best offer
508-234-3460
36”X30” MIRROR
$50
PEACHTREE FORGE
TOP MOUNT ROUND
VANITY SINK
black with black high end
fixtures
$250
HOLLYWOOD STYLE 6
BULB LIGHT
fixture
$100
ALL IN EXCLENT CONDITION!
508-234-2819
4 SALE
Bedroom set,
12 drawer dresser chest,
nightstands king brass
headboard.
Haywood Wakefield dining
room table, credenza. Dinette
table and hutch. Much More
take any or all. No reasonable
offer refused
Call 860-455-3379
Local
News
BEDROOM SET
QUEEN SIZE BED
Oak Headboard
& Frame
9 DRAWER LOW
DRESSER
with
attachable full mirror
2 DRAWER NIGHT
STAND
FULL/QUEEN
MATTRESS
and boxspring
Like new
$400 Firm
Call Susan
508-347-9296
BLUE BIRD BOXES
Get your boxes ready
now for Early Spring!
$5 Each
Michelin Pilot HX MXM4
approx 34K Miles
$100.00 Firm
BOSCH HAND
GRINDER
$25.00
LARGE SELECTION OF
ROUTER BITS
MAKITA RANDOM
ORBIT SANDER
ModB0500
$45.00
BOSCH B7000
CORNER SANDER
BLACK&DECKER
VARIABLE SPEEED
JIG SAW
$18.00
508-461-9626
Bridgeport 1.5HP
P205-65 R15 H approx 6k
Miles
$300.00 Firm
Radial Arm Drill 13”
Column 4’ arm
CALL
Stack Rack
Natural Alpaca
Fertilizer
Pre-composted
Great for your garden
$10 per bag
Call
508-238-5233
Angle Iron Cutter
For Shelving
4W296, HK Potter 2790
Normally Sells For $700
$90 OBO
Call 5pm-8:30pm
508-867-6546
ARCHERY,
HUNTING
EQUIPMENT
AND
ACCESSORIES
In Excellent Condition
Call 508-764-6908
Record Storage shelving 200 sections
Call
508-792-9950
BROYHILL FONTANA
PINE
ENTERTAINMENT
ARMOIRE
approx. 7ft tall $300/RO
BLACK LEATHER SOFA
from Rotmans/ approx 90”.
Shows some normal leather wear
but good shape $300/RO
Call 774-318-0004
CHAIN SAW
HUSQVARNA
model 181
With 20” Bar
80.7 cc motor with power for
the bigger trees runs like new!
$450.00
Call
508-344-8081
$150.00/OBO
Gold Framed Wall
Mirror
29x41”
$50.00
5’ Floor lamp
$15.00
Photos upon request
Call
508-892-1679
FOR SALE
Garage door
with all hardware-white
Paid $400.00
asking
COUCH
$175.00
$50.00
Four double pane windows
with frames
KENMORE
WHISPERTONE
VACUUM
$75.00
HUGE TV
$50.00
HOOVER
CANISTER
WINDTUNNEL
FOR SALE
King Size Pine water bed with
mirrored Dresser and bureau.
$200/OBO
Call
860-933-3678
Dining Room Set
Soild Maple
Table, 5 Chairs and Hutch
Asking
$275.00
China
Dinner Set
8 piece place setting
white background
w/pink roses
$50.00
508-789-0864
ELECTRIC
POWER CHAIR
MODEL JET 3 ULTRA
from Scooter Store
Excellent Condition
Home owner’s manual
Paid $6,000.00
Asking $4,700.00
Will negotiate
Please call Nancy at:
860-923-9375 or
860-614-8572
Electrical
Material
Industrial, Commercial,
Residential
Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays,
Coils, Overloads, Fuses,
Breakers, Meters,
Punches, Pipe-Benders.
New Recessed Troffer
Flourescent 3-Tube
T-8 277V Fixtures
Enclosed
$56 Each
Call 5pm-8:30pm
508-867-6546
ENGAGEMENT
RING
FOR SALE
Small Table
$25
FOR SALE
Rascal scooter
Older model
Four wheels
Very good condition.
$600/OBO
Hospital Bed
Fully electric
Excellent condition
$200/OBO
508-476-3058
For Sale
Schweiger Green
Southwestern
86” Couch & 65” Loveseat
with matching pillows
Price reasonable
Call 860-779-0022
For sale
TOMATO AND
CUCUMBER CAGES
13” wide x 54” tall
Made out of concrete wire
Will last forever!
$4.00 each
860-774-4469
(Brooklyn)
For Sale:
SEALY QUEEN
SIZE SLEEP SOFA
in pine green.
Four inch memory foam topper
and linens included
like new
$700
Call
860-779-0570
FOR•SALE
Razor Electric Dirt Bike
$100.00
Cobble Stones
$4.00 each
1999 GMC Tailgate
$50.00
74-78 Camaro hood
$50.00
Email
Us!
What’s On
Your Mind?
We’d Like
to Know.
Send your
letters to:
adam@
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Four 17” Low profile
Yokohama Tires
Mounted on Eikei Sportline
rims. Like new condition.
$600.00
Tread mill
w/wide belt power
Incline and monitors
Great condition
$275.00
860-928-3972
FULL LENGTH
MINK COAT
Size Medium
Excellent Condition
$800 or BO
Call
508-234-8767
GREAT CANADIAN
CANOE
L=15’-W=36”
Weight=67lbs
with paddles, plus six life vests.
Favorite canoe for couples &
great family fun
asking $600
Round Brilliant
1.09Cts
Call For Pricing
401-486-4051
Local
VS-1
FOR SALE
K
$2850 or best offer.
please call
508-764-6843
FOR SALE
electric wheelchair/bed,
old stamps, albums,
comic books, old
bedroom set, waterbed frame,
foldout loveseat.
CALL
(508)631-0756.
Heroes
2 Like new electric Razor Dune
Buggies.
$175 each or both for $300.
Call between
noon and 7pm and leave
message.
CANOPY
3-IN-1
10FTX20FT
$135.00
MANY HARD
COVER BOOKS
SMALL COFFEE
TABLE
$40.00
ANTIQUE
CROQUET SET
$40.00
LARGE FISHER
SPEAKER
$50.00
Pick up in Brooklyn
203-904-3784
MAGEE
860-928-6739
Local
News
Also, I need motors,
parts - 1958-’85
508-885-6657
KIRBY SENTRIA II
VACUUM SYSTEM
508-476-7867
Leave message
$30/ea
Mink Fur Jacket-(6/7)
$175/OBO
$30/ea
Never used
$60
Beckett Burner
Control & Aquastat
$200
(3) Kincaid “Replica”
Paintings
2’x3’ $50/ea
Christin Dior Tux
Used once 42-44 long,
w/pleated shirt
$175/OBO
Cast Iron Christmas
Tree Stand
$25
Sunbeam Whole
House Humidifier
(on wheels)
$50
13’ Sunsetter
Awning Cover
Never Used
$30
FOUND HERE!
Moving...
SEARS
PRO-FORM
TREADMILL
Folds up, heavy duty
Reg. maintained
$200.00
or best offer
Lawn mower
$300.00
14” Snow Chains
$20
15” Cable
Snow Chains
Brand New
$35
Used Engine
2002 Pontiac 3.4 ltr. V-6
$250
Antique-Kelvinator
Electric range
w/double oven, broiler
B/O
Call Ed @
508-479-9752
LET’S MAKE A DEAL!
NordicTrack Elite
14.7 Elliptical
2 years old, Like new,
Internet access, Paper work
Snow blower
Bought $1399
asking $850.00
Love Seat, Ottoman,
Chair
Wii
w/Balance Board
$300.00
$450.00
TWO SUNROOF
KITS
$100.00
2-30hp, several left from
last season
$200-$650.
$60
(2) HON Side Chairs
Bell motorcyle
helmet
$75.00
Johnson and Evinrude outboards,
Sears Carpet,Upholstery
Vacuum
24,000 BTU
with timer, thermostat
and sleeve
Will cool 1500 sq. ft. area
Used one season
Retails $600.00
Coffee and end table
CALL
774-452-3514
In box - never opened
$100
(2) Mid-back leather
office chairs
ELECTRIC CHORD
ORGAN
$75.00
GOLF CLUBS WITH
BAG
$50.00
Classic Star Trek
Figurine Set
LG HIGH-ENERGY
ROOM
AIR CONDITIONER
WOODEN DOLL
CRADLE
$15.00
LUMBER
FOUND HERE!
Call Keith
508-524-9328
MOVING SALE!
EVERYTHING
MUST GO!
Rough Pine - Dry
5% moisture - Sizes up to
2”x18”x10’ Furniture quality
$2.00 board foot or B.O.
(Used only 5500 Miles)
195/65r/15
YOU PAY $15.00 each
or 4 per case $50.00
508-867-0368
$600 firm.
Call 508-987-3677
FOUR COOPER
SNOW TIRES
by Philips
12w = 65w
Instant on, very bright
plus dimmable
Lasts 22.8 years
Big box stores sell for
$26-$30
ELECTRIC BASE
BOARD
$25.00
with carpet cleaning
attachment.
Six months old.
508-867-3051
call
860-779-6089
GIRLS 18 SPEED BIKE
$100.00
PORTABLE PODIUM
$60.00
Dog Crates
NEW REDUCED
PRICES!!!
Gas on gas
Kitchen Stove
White
$400.00
Call
HARLEY DAVIDSON BLACK
LEATHER
with frindge, size M
$150/OBO
LED R-30 INDOOR
FLOODLIGHTS
END TABLE
W/2 DRAWERS
$50
Call Charlie
781-801-8329
WILSONS BLACK
LEATHER BIKER
JACKET
010 FOR SALE
END TABLE
W/DRAWER
$75
LARGE ANTIQUE
PICTURE FRAME
$50.00
boots size 8 Med ladies
New in Box
$100/OBO
010 FOR SALE
Asking $250.00
OLD END TABLE
$45
14k Gold
Color
DROP LEAF
COFFEE
TABLE
$100
SWORD SET
$65
860-455-9918
Clarity
ANTIQUE LAMP JUG
$40.00
DROP LEAF CART
$85
Assorted antique tools
Diamond
HOME MADE PINE
COFFEE TABLE
&
TWO END TABLES
$125.00
Call
508-347-7441
Call Paul
774-241-0327
ORECK
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER
Telephone stand with Folding
Chair
$60
3”x5”
36” Color TV $75
27” Color TV $50/OBO
$45.00
Country Music Records
From the 60s
all in good condition
$50
$50.00 a piece
$150.00 or best offer
Call
774-321-0662
teristohlberg
@yahoo.com
5 TIRES WITH
RIMS
ALPACA BEAN
Asking $550.00
Call Gordon
508-234-3589
or
860-481-9003
Lathe 32 between
Centers 14” Swing
508-236-1256
860-334-5061
Model 41135
6800 starting watts
550 Rotel Watts
2 years old, Never used
Paid $750.00
$50.00
$40.OO
4 TIRES 225-50
R17 93V
YOUTH BED
Woodstock
w/pads
FOUND HERE!
$40.00
Excellent condition
860-923-9067
Cannon Power-Shot
Camera 10x
with everything
CHAMPION
PORTABLE
GENERATOR
Call
Southbridge
508-764-9309
As is $20.00/ea.
29 GALLON
FISH TANK
$35.00
508-892-4582
Weathershield Floor
Mats
2-Wheeled Bikes
$2200
A4 & A5
And
New front tires, Brakes,
Battery
Trailer Included
$4500/OBO
Double plot
1/2 price at
010 FOR SALE
$125.00
Two Kitchen stools
Call
508-859-8326
Myers Convertible
Jet/Tank pump system,
7 Gal.
1/2h.p. with 50’ hose never
used
$175
Home H2O Kooler with
hot faucet
$50
Lawn Mowers & More
774-297-9279
NASCAR
Die-Cast Models
They’re Back!
$5 And Up!
BRAND NEW SHIPMENT!
Blessings Farm
50 H Foote Road
Charlton
508-248-1411
New
Queen PillowTop
Mattress
with Box Spring
in Original Plastic $150.00
Call: 508-410-7050
“NEW SANDSTONE
COLOR RURAL
MAILBOX
with newspaper shelf extends to
cover 4x4 wood post with steel
drive-in anchor, includes
lettering, instructions. Complete $69.
860-928-2046;
leave phone number if no
answer.
Controllers, Games
Bought $500
Asking $250.00
Precious
Moments
Collection
and stands
28 pieces
508-867-2887
What’s On
Email Your Mind?
Us! We’d Like to Know.
Email us your
thoughts to:
adam@
villagernewspapers
.com
QUEEN SIZE
BEDROOM SET
In pearl very good condition 9
drawer dresser and mirror, 3
drawer night stand. Bed frame
included, mattress/box spring
not included
$950/OBO
Call 508-987-8086
REGULATION POOL
TABLE
Needs new felt, $500
2 HARDWOOD
CHERRY
CABINETS
Glass Doors, Moveable shelves,
75”x30”x20” $500 for pair.
508-892-3275
REMOTE CONTROL
AIRCRAFTS
some with motors
Call George
774-241-0027
PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE
Call for details 860-928-1818
KILLINGLY VILLAGER % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS %
010 FOR SALE
ROUND KITCHEN
TABLE
w/4 chairs
$125.00
COFFEE TABLE
and 2 end tables
$50.00
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER
w/end cabinets
10’ long, 74” high
$225.00
2 SWIVEL ROCKER
CHAIRS
$25.00 each
ONE 2HP SEARS AIR
COMPRESSOR 220
$100.00
ONE SUNBEAM GAS
GRILL
$50.00
ONE BARBECUE GRILL
$50.00
1-413-244-9510
SNOW TRACKING
TIRES
185x65 R15
$50.00 each
Lightly Used
010 FOR SALE
TREES FOR SALE
Evergreen Trees, Colorado
Blue Spruce, Potted Trees,
Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall
All 10 trees for $85
Norway Spruce, 3.5’
5/$99
Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall
5/$99
Excellent privacy
border/ornamental
Call 508-278-5762
evenings
TRUCK TOOL BOX
Half Ton
$80.00
HEAVY DUTY
ENGINE STAND
$80.00
GOLF CLUBS AND
BAG
$60.00
33 GALION
ALUMINUM GAS
TANK
HOMELITE CHAIN
SAW
EZ supper auto
$50.00
NEW CEILING
LIGHTS
$10-$50 Each
SEARS GAS
TRIMMER
w/ supply of Lines
$50
Call 508-885-3136
TOOL SHEDS
Made of Texture 1-11
8x8
$775
8x10
$960
8x12 $1050
8x16 $1375
Delivered and Built On-Site
Other Sizes Available
CALL 413-324-1117
25’ tig Torch
and regulator
$600.00
ADULT POTTY CHAIR
WHEEL CHAIR
Asking
$3500.00
Call
508-832-3029
Weathertech
Floor Mats
Gray, Front and Rear Fits
Jeep Liberty 2008-2012
Like New
Reduced to:
$80.00
508-347-3145
WESLO
TREADMILL
20HP/100MPH
$70.00
BRINX SAFE
18X12 INCHES $50.00
AIR HOCKEY TABLE
61X33 INCHES $60.00
FOOSBALL TABLE
55X30 INCHES $60.00
CALL
(508) 885-4212
109 MUSIC/ARTS
16” wide 23” tall
$100.00
LEATHER COUCH
87” light tan
$25.00
508-949-1283
TRAC VAC
Model 385-IC/385LH
Used Once
Best Offer
BEAR CAT
VAC-N-CHIP PRO
& VAC PRO
Models 72085, 72285,
72295
Used Twice
Best Offer
CALL 508-765-5763
TROY BUILT
Horse Reartime Rototiller
7 HP Kohler Engine
Rebuilt Carburetor
Older Model Runs Awesome!
$650.00/OBO
508-234-8737
with mainsail, jib and trailer
with new tires
$450.00
774-230-0753
265 FUEL/WOOD
Central Boiler E-Classic
1400/2400
OUTDOOR WOOD
FURNACE
Cleaner & Greener
EPA Qualified
25-Year Warranty
Call Today
508-882-0178
CrystalRockFarm.com
Wood Lots Wanted
Call Paul
508-769-2351
284 LOST & FOUND
PETS
Did you find
your pet?
Or find a home
for one?
FOR SALE:
YAMAHA 461S
LET US KNOW!!!
Please call us so that we
can take your ad
out of the paper...
Town-To-Town
Classifieds
508-909-4111
286 LIVESTOCK
BAGGED
SHAVINGS
$4.75 Each
Horse quality
3.25 size
Rock Valley Farm
West Brookfield MA
508-867-2508
295 BUILDING SUPPLIES
HINGES
Heavy duty 54” long
stainless steel
piano hinges
$50.00 each
Brand new
774-633-0832
298 WANTED TO BUY
Route
169
Antiques
Acoustic/electric Guitar.
Kit Includes an Amplifier,
Microphone stand w/mic,
Guitar stand and music stand.
Distortion/sound effects box
and all cables included.
$400.00
884 Worcester St.
Southbridge MA
GUITAR
We Buy It All
And Also Do
On-Site Estate Sales
And
Estate Auctions
Call
860-779-7766
1970 GIBSON J50
Acoustic w/case
Great condition
$1800.00 o.b.o.
774-633-0832
SMALL UPRIGHT
WHITE LAQUER
PIANO
w/Bench
11 years old
Excellent condition
Paid $3700
Asking $1500
508-637-1168
200 GEN. BUSINESS
204 WATER EQUIPMENT
2000 SEADOO 720
with caravan trailer
Red & white
Very fast and fun!
$1500
Call 774-244-6781
508-234-8297
Old comic books
1940s and up
Beatles memorabilia
1960s and up
Famous monster
magazines, Godzilla,
Frankenstein and
monster items,
Old toys and
advertising items
Call: 860-779-2469
WAR
RELICS
& WAR
SOUVENIRS
WANTED
WWII & EARLIER
CA$H WAITING!
Helmets, Swords,
Daggers, Bayonets,
Medals, Badges, Flags,
Uniforms, etc.
Over 30 Years Experience.
Looking To Purchase
Antiques
And Collectibles
Single Items
Or Entire Estates
CALL MIKE ANYTIME
774-230-1662
GREAT
FLEA MARKET
Every Saturday and Sunday
year round
Dealers, leave your stuff
set-up in our secure facility
Dealer days every
Wednesday and Friday, 12-6
Ever-changing array
of cool, cool stuff
800-551-7767
dudleyflea.com
WANTED
Old Mopeds, Scooters,
Dirt Bikes
Any condition
Looking for projects
Cash paid
Call Travis
Leave message
774-242-9227
(We also sell)
310 GENERAL HELP
WANTED
TRAILER
MECHANIC
NEEDED
in Brookfield MA.
Management experience a plus
Exp. with
hydraulics, welding,
mechanicals.
This is a F/T
position w/benefits.
dwilson@
intercitylines.com
or call
413-436-9511.
400 SERVICES
8’x6’ Blackboard
Old School
$500.00
Hearthstone Soap Stone
Wood Stove
$1900.00
Oak Dining room Table
2 Leaves/6 Chairs
$725.00
Call David
1-508-688-0847
I’ll Come To YOU!
73” Mitsubishi
Big-Screen TV
$1500.00
300 HELP WANTED
3-Piece Oak
Bedroom Set
$750.00
305 BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
SPORTING GOODS
STORE
for sale selling bait tackle and
archery products established
1991 owner retiring turn key
operation will train serious
inquiries only
508-932-9502
leave message.
310 GENERAL HELP
WANTED
$1600.00
Two years old
Excellent condition
Self-propelled
Push button
$150.00
JEWELRY SAFE
GARDALL
16 FT. FIBERGLASS
SAILBOAT
8 NFL SUPER BOWL
COINS
100 GENERAL
New
$200.00
Asking
$1,800.00
508-867-2551
2 WALKERS
TORO LAWN
MOWER
WASHER & DRYER
SET
with 5HP Mercury
gas motor (2011)
only 10 hrs use
Trailer included plus seats & vests
MILLER HIGH
FREQUENCY BOX
USED ADULT POWER
CHAIR
All under $50.00
WANTED TO BUY
BY COLLECTOR
FIREWOOD
TAKAMINE 12
STRING
ELECTRIC/
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
THREE
CRAFTSMAN
SANDERS
14’ STARCRAFT
ALUMINUM BOAT
Cut, Split & Delivered
Green & Seasoned
860-455-8762
774-272-0821
298 WANTED TO BUY
$75.00
Call
508-637-1401
Very good condition w/hard
shell case $325
Fender stratocaster mexican
made blue/white excellent
condition $350 or BO
glass tank for reptiles 30”Hgt x
12”width x19 1/2” depth $10
205 BOATS
BARN HELP
WANTED
for the summer Part time
weekends caring for two horses,
house sitting a plus must be
compassionate knowledgeable
and reliable, great working
conditions, references a must
508-248-9139
774-545-6161
402 GENERAL SERVICES
Call The
Junk Man
Trees Cut
Brush/Limbs
Removed
FREE METAL PICK-UP
Appliances,
Furniture, TV’s.
Construction
Materials.
Cellars/Attics Cleaned.
Small Building
Demolition,
Residential Moves.
Furnaces Removed
Dave
508-867-2564
413-262-5082
546 CEMETERY LOTS
CEMETERY LOTS
AVAILABLE
Pine Grove Cemetery
Spencer, MA
Single lot $1000
Double $2000
Call Mike
774-200-6164
Cemetery Plots
Worcester County Memorial
Park
Valor II Section
Graves 1 & 2
CEMETERY PLOTS
Worcester County
Memorial Park
Paxton, MA
Garden of Gospels
1 plot #150
2 grave sites
Asking $2200
386-576-6663
WORCESTER
COUNTY
MEMORIAL PARK
2 plots
Garden of Heritage 2
vaults included
present value $8300
Asking $4500/OBO
Call
508-769-8107
or
508-764-2002
Worcester County
Memorial Park
Double plot
$2300.00
($4600.00 value)
Will pay transfer fee
508-248-3303
WORCESTER COUNTY
MEMORIAL PARK
Paxton, MA
Faith/Crypts
Lot 84C #1 Space
$1500
508-943-0671
QUEEN PILLOW TOP
MATTRESS SET
WORCESTER COUNTY
MEMORIAL PARK
$150.00
I have a NEW Queen
Mattress w/Box
still in the
original plastic!
NAME BRAND
Two grave plots:
Valor I (#291, Unit A,
graves 1 and 2)
Current value $8200.00
Offered: $5,850.00
Seeking self-motivated,
experienced Technician. Must
have good driving record.
Full Benefits. Pay commensurate w/ experience and ability.
APPLY IN PERSON: C&R TIRE,
649 MAIN STREET (RT. 20)
STURBRIDGE, MA
HVAC Mechanics
Licensed only
we will provide permanent
positions
excellent compensation and
benefit package
apply J.J. Bafaro Inc
9 Winter St Worcester Ma
01604
IMMEDIATE
OPENING!
Landscape Worker Position for
full service landscape
company-hardscape to full
maintence
Qualifiactions: license,
Transportation, Resume,
References
Experience a Plus!
Contact Mike at:
888-347-9439
or
mike@landevo.com
PLUMBERS PIPE
FITTERS
Licensed only
we will provide permanent
positions
excellent compensation and
benefit package
apply J.J. Bafaro Inc
9 Winter St Worcester Ma
01604
The North Brookfield Board of
Selectmen is seeking a Senior
Center Director to begin work
July 1st 2015. This is a 19.5
hour per week
(Monday -Thursday)
position requiring good
administrative and financial
skills. Bachelor’s degree in
Human Services, Social Work,
or related field preferred. Please
send cover letter and resume to
the Board of Selectmen, 215
North Main St, North
Brookfield, MA 01535 by
Wednesday, May 15th North
Brookfield is an equal
opportunithy Employer.
575 VACATION RENTALS
575 VACATION RENTALS
RV in Co-op Park
$26,900
Woodstock, CT
THINK SUMMER!
508-885-6489
508-885-4278
448 FURNITURE
Call/text
860-916-5040
See Shane Bacigalupo at Tri-State Toyota Scion
sbacigalupo@krausecars.com
Valued at $7600
Asking $4000
CDL-A 1yr exp.
Earn $1200+ per week.
Guaranteed Home time.
Excellent Benefits & Bonuses.
100% No-Touch, 70% D&H
F/T AUTOMOTIVE
TIRE & LUBE
TECHNICIAN
Toyota  Scion  Used  College Graduates Welcome
 HonestExcellentRepu tationSalaryCommissionBonu ses
 President Award Dealership  Car Allowance  401K
 Team Atmosphere  Management Opportunity  $55,000
Expectation the First Year  Experience NOT a Must, We Will Train.
We are searching for the right female OR male to join our team.
 If you are energetic, honest, drug-free, and desire a lucrative
long term career...
or
pinegrovecemetery
spencerma@gmail.com
DRIVERS:
855-842-8498
Friday, May 1, 2015 B11
Seasonal campsite
Meadowside of Woodstock,
Own your own lot.
Trailer with add-ons which
contain large family room, two
bedrooms, dining room,
screened porch, vinyl siding,
large shed, outdoor fire pit,
mostly furnished.
Park ammenities:
large swimming pool, rec hall.
pavilion, mini golf, bocci,
horseshoes, fish pond,
playground-low yearly
maintenance fees.
Rte.25 197,
Woodstock, CT
Unit #5
772-233-1555
WELLS, MAINE
Village By the Sea
2 bedroom/2 bath condo.
Pool complex,
w/jacuzzi, exercise room,
outdoor pool, in-unit laundry,
A/C, cable.
Summer Rate
$875/weekly
CALL FOR DAILY RATES
(508)429-7568
South Dennis,
off Rte. 134:
Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen,
2 twins) 1 bath home with
full kitchen & microwave,
washer/dryer, screened in
porch w/ picnic table, grill,
cable TV. Outdoor shower.
On dead-end street.
Near shopping, theater,
restaurants, bike trail,
fishing, playground,
10 minutes from bay and
ocean side beaches.
Now Booking for
Summer of 2015
Off season rates available
Call Janet
at 508-865-1583
after 6 pm, or email
June at
junosima@icloud.com
for more information.
www.Connecticuts
QuietCorner.com
l
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a
Em
Us!
508-499-7957
zaenluap@charter.net
550 MOBILE HOMES
500 REAL ESTATE
505 APARTMENTS FOR
RENT
SPENCER
Two bedroom townhouse
Gas heat
Electric Apliances
Hookups
no pets
$500 security
First-Last
$765month
call
508-886-4312
STURBRIDGE
Nice large efficiency in country
setting. Easy commute.
Includes appliances & laundry
on premises.
$550/Month
One Year Lease
Credit, References & Security
Deposit Required.
Please call
(508)347-7709
525 HOUSES FOR RENT
SPENCER SINGLE
FAMILY HOME
RANCH STYLE
for rent prime location.
3 bedrooms,
1 bath,
1 car garage,
Large yard
washer/dryer included.
Newly renovated.
Very warm and bright.
No pets.
$1300.00/Month
first+last-security
FOR SALE
Mobile Home 55+
Leesburg, FLA
Near the Villages
Updated
Move in ready
2 bedroom, 1.5 bath
on Lake Griffin
View @
www.lakesideterrace.net/
47wintergreen.html
$21,900
352-787-1949
565 ROOMS FOR RENT
AMERICAN
LEGION POST 67
RT 200 N. Grosvenordale, CT
Hall Rentals for ALL
occasions.
Call
860-923-9203
575 VACATION RENTALS
CAPE COD TIME
SHARE FOR SALE
Edgewater Beach Resort
95 Chase Avenue
Dennisport, MA 02639
On the water
Studio (Unit 706)
Fixed week 33 (August)
Deeded rights
You’ll own it for a lifetime
& can be passed down to
your children and grand
children. $6000.00/OBO.
508-347-3145
call
508-397-9703
for showing.
JULY, 11-18
AUG, 8-15, 15-22
WEBSTER
No prime time
vacancies in 9 years!
Very clean
Nice 3 Bedroom
Ranch
Garage
Stove Fridge Dishwasher
Big yard
Dead end St
$1400/Month
First-Last
508-943-2670
What’s On
Your Mind?
We’d Like
to Know.
$999/week
Bass River Cape Cod
Charming Cottage 3-bedrooms
Half mile to beach
Private deck
Kids love it
pictures available
Dave
508-864-0460
Send your
letters to:
adam@
villager
newspapers
.com
B12 % KILLINGLY VILLAGER % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS %
700 AUTOMOTIVE
705 AUTO ACCESSORIES
4 Tires w/Rims
2009 midsize Ford
125/55R16
Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern
$450.00
508-943-1740
720 CLASSICS
1934 MERCEDES
500k, Heritage Replica,
Red, Tan Int.,
Rebuilt ‘79 Camaro
AC, 1000 miles since built,
Always inside
MUST SEE!
$19,750
860-774-5802
860-774-1932
rwbaril@gmail.com
725 AUTOMOBILES
725 AUTOMOBILES
740 MOTORCYCLES
740 MOTORCYCLES
760 VANS/TRUCKS
760 VANS/TRUCKS
765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
1977 GMC 2500
2004 BUICK
LESABRE CUSTOM
(PRESIDENTIAL)
2004 YAMAHA
SILVERADO 1100
WANTED
1992 GMC
Diesel Truck
2005 TOYOTA
TACOMA
6 FOOT BUSH HOG
Custom built twin piston flat
bed dump
Four way fisher plow
Excellent running
Many New parts
Needs minor body work
$2100
Porta Potty
Construction site type
Excellent condition
$275
Call
508-341-6347
1988 FORD
MUSTANG LX
Conv. Black Ext. Black Top
Gray Int, V8
5 Speed
$4500/OBO
Call
774-272-5891
508-949-0771
1986 EL CAMINO
110,000 Miles
4.3 V6 Automatic 4 Speed,
Complete Tune up, New Tires,
Reconditioned Wheels,
Garaged, No Rust,
All Receipts
$7500 or best offer,
Trades Considered
860-774-1891
OWN A PIECE OF
AUTOMOTIVE
HISTORY
Silver Anniversary
Edition 1978
Corvette Indy Pace Car
L-82, Auto, 39k
Matching Numbers
All Factory Original
Excellent Condition
Throughout!
$21900.00/OBO
Must Sell
Call Ed
508-479-9752
Black and root beer brown
Lots of chrome,
windshield, saddle bags,
luggage rack
A good looking bike!
1 owner, 8K miles
Always garaged
$4,000.00
76K miles; 4-door; metallic
champagne w/black landow
roof; light tan interior;
leather heated seats; new
tires; super clean;
great condition;
asking $6,500
508-476-2236
2004 CHRYSLER
SEBRING
4 dr. sedan
4 cylinder, automatic
104,500 miles
Many new parts
Asking $3,000
860-779-0695
FOR SALE:
2007
HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPER GLIDE
7500 Mi. Black.
Excellent Condition,
clean with many extras.
$8500.
Call Tom at
774-242-9061
2005
FORD TAURUS
4-door, Air Condition,
Light Bronze color
133,000 miles
Good condition
1963
CHEVROLET
BISCAYNE
MUST SEE!
Small
High Performance
V8
Automatic Overdrive
$18,000/OBO
Friday, May 1, 2015
Please call Bert
860-315-7609
Harley Davidson
Fat Boy
www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com
1993 FORD F450
Caterpillar Service truck
450 Dually
7.3 International diesel
5 Speed transmission
Service body
201,000 miles
International 2050
Rotating Crane
$2650
508-779-0194
1998 HARLEY
DAVIDSON
883 10000K Original owner
$2600.00
1950 50 LINCOLN
SUICIDE DOOR
family owned 90000k weekend
driver
$8000.00
EXCELLENT
CONDITION
2013 DODGE
JOURNEY
FWD
Four Cylinder
2.4 L
7 Passenger
Extras
$14,861.00
774-200-5152
740 MOTORCYCLES
$8900
508-341-6127
2003 JEEP 4X4
LIBERTY LIMITED
2008 KAWASKI
VULCAN 500
MOTORCYCLE
Only 81k mi. Cond Vg/ Excel
Asking $7125 or best offer
Call
3200 mi., Black
Like New
Asking $2400/OBO
860-428-7101
860-966-6042
CAll JOE
(978)760-5042
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745 RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES
2 SNOWMOBILES
AND A TRAILER
FOR SALE
20’ Great Shape
$3500
774-545-6161
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508-867-6706
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MOTOR HOME 4 SALE
38’ 1998 Dutchstar



300 Cummins Diesel
Spartan Chassis
83,000 Miles
Lots of Options


508-335-3948
Like New-Under
2,300 miles
750 CAMPERS/
TRAILERS
2006 Suzuki
Boulevard VL800K
COACH CLIPPER
CAMPING
TRAILER-2003
$4900.00
774-329-9160
With awing
Fridge, stove, sink, toilet
In excellent condition
Bunks stain-free
$3600 or BO
Like new Saddle bags-Visor
Buy Now for fantastic start
to spring
508-867-8374
$600 Firm
Call Mike
508-832-2566
Honda motor used once
Like new
$450.00
OBO
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www.TristateToyota.com
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191 West Main Street  Dudley, MA 01571
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4-wheel drive, 1986
Selling for parts
CUB CADET REAR
TINE ROTO TILLER
Toyotas are less
in Dudley, MA

Spring around the corner
be ready-to-ride with
this fantastic
3/4 TON CHEVY
SILVERADO
www.
Connecticuts
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$1500
2012 Mission Double
Trailer
860-774-6539
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860-963-7458
with extra blades
clutch
Stump Jumper
Laminated Gauge wheel
$600.00
OBO
1997 Polaris 500 EFI
Tornado
Catamaran
V-Twin Liquid cooled shaft
drive 3000 senior adult miles
excellent condition
$3250/OBO
Regular cab 4x2
Auto
Remote starter
89500 Miles
Excellent Condition
Photos on craigslist
$7900
Call 5pm-8:30pm
508-867-6546
$2500
KAWASKI
VULCAN 750
Heritage Softail
20,000 miles
Excellent Condition
1 Owner
(3 & 4 cylinder prefered)
Any Condition
$8500.00
$3650.00
2000 HARLEY
DAVIDSON
UPS Truck-Style,
Aluminum Grumman Body,
Shelves. Rebuilt
Transmission/Motor,
New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steering Box. Dual Wheels,
11’ Area Behind Seats
Excellent Condition
14,100GVWR
2002 Polaris 700
Classic
2001 Carberated 70K
$2,200
508-779-0194
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1969-76
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