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Vol. IX, No. 16

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Walking for miracles

againNote for diehard readers of this column:

This is a re-run (with adjustments) of a spe-cial column we published last year, ahead of the March for Dimes walk in Mystic, Conn., in which my family walked for the first time. Our second walk is coming up on Saturday, May 7! Please see the information at the end of this column for how to donate!

There are a lot of causes out there, many of which I am very fond of. The Relay for Life comes to mind, as Stonebridge Press has prided itself on walking hand in hand with the Relay.

But on Saturday, May 7, I’m going to turn my attention to a cause that has impacted me greatly in my life over the past five or so years, and that is the cause of funding research to help premature

babies.My family

and friends will join me in Mystic, Conn., on that day, for the annual March of Dimes walk. It will be the

second time I’ve participated in the March of Dimes, but it’s a cause that is extremely personal to me.

As readers of this column know well by now, I write about my children frequent-ly. Some may find it endearing — some may find it annoying. In any case, readers know that both of my children were born premature. My oldest son, Aaron, was born in August 2011 at 34 weeks, spending 13 days in the NICU at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Not to be outdone by her big brother, in November 2013, my daughter, Chloe, was born at 29 weeks, and spent 62 days — two whole months — in the NICU. Needless to say, we know the NICU well at this point, and have come to learn so much throughout our combined 75 days there, as well as constantly being in awe at the job the doctors and nurses there do on a daily basis. Not only that, we have come to realize that although we have come so far in terms of research and medicine when it comes to taking care and ensuring the survival of premature babies, there is still a ways to go — and the March of Dimes helps fund such things.

In September 2014, my family headed to Worcester to celebrate the 40th birthday of the UMass NICU, and it was a great time. Everywhere I looked, I saw little children, and even fully grown adults, that stayed at the NICU after their birth for varying times, celebrating the success of the NICU. It was a testament to the hospital’s dedica-tion to the department, and helping babies born prematurely. It was nice to be among people who have gone through what my wife and I have gone through. They were all strangers, but they all felt like friends, like I could relate to each and every one of them in a way. Some may have left the NICU with deeper battle scars, but we were all fighting the same war.

As part of the festivities, my family was asked to participate in a video that the hospital was putting together for the event, and we were interviewed about our experiences. As far as I know, we were one of only a few families there that actually had two kids that stayed in the same NICU (I could be wrong on that, don’t check my work!). The 3-minute promotional video was finally finished in the spring of 2015, and my family was featured twice in it (even including an adorable, heart-melt-ing “Thank you, NICU” message from my son). If you have a few minutes to spend, check it out on YouTube at the follow-ing address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRoFZhWO5mo&feature=youtu.be.

After viewing the video, if you are con-sidering donating to the March of Dimes, please visit my family’s personal page (The Minor Miracles) at www.marchforbabies.org/minormiracles, and consider a dona-tion to help premature babies. Every cent counts!

Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 909-4130, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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BY JASON BLEAUNEWS STAFF WRITER

United States sena-tors representing the state of Connecticut are praising President Barrack Obama’s decision to reallocate money to

battle the latest epi-demic, the Zika virus.

While not con-sidered a fatal dis-ease for most cases, the Zika virus has become a concern in the United States in recent months due to the first cases of the

disease being detect-ed on American soil. The largest concern to date connected to the virus is its poten-tial relationship with increased cases of microphaly in chil-dren, a disease that causes a child to be

born with a much smaller that expect-ed head. Hoping to offset the growing concern for the dis-ease spreading here in the United State, Obama instructed funds to be reallocat-ed to the Centers for

Disease Control from the funding set aside to study the previous epidemic of concern in America, Ebola, which has sense taken a backseat to the Zika virus.

Please Read ZIKA, page A12

Senators praise early action against Zika outbreak


T H O M P S O N — After serving as the voice of Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park for more than 30 years, Russ Dowd, known for his baritone voice and seemingly end-less knowledge of the sport he loves so much, has officially entered retirement.

The famed quar-ter-mile oval held its season opener with the annual Icebreaker weekend, which also served as the final weekend for Dowd, who was honored during a pre-race cer-emony and spoke with Staff Writer Jason Bleau before Sunday’s racing action about his storied career.

Dowd began his broadcasting career as a teenager and over the years has been a part of WESO & WQVR in Southbridge, Mass., as well as providing play-by-play for the Waterford

The end of an era

DowD reflects on ‘wonDerful’ career at thompson speeDway

Jason Bleau photo

Thompson Speedway General Manager Josh Vanada presents an award of recognition to Russ Dowd during opening ceremonies for the Sunday activi-ties during the track’s Icebreaker weekend. Dowd announced his retirement in the off-sea-son after more than 30 years with the track, and expressed no regrets during his storied career.


KILLINGLY — Some of the biggest names in economic development and education in north-eastern Connecticut came together on April 8 for a round-table discussion at Quinebaug Valley Community College hosted by Sen. Mae Flexer to discuss innovation, manu-facturing and edu-cation in eastern Connecticut, and look to a bright future with new opportunities on the horizon.

The discussion included represen-tatives from QVCC,

UConn, H.H. Ellis Technical High School, Windham Tech, SPIROL International Corp. and representatives from Putnam and the Northeastern C o n n e c t i c u t Chamber of Commerce, who focused on the con-cepts of enhancing awareness for educa-tional opportunities in the region as well as the potential for the eastern part of the state to benefit from the new Senate Bill 1 in Hartford. Flexer said the goal of the morning dis-cussion was to bring


KILLINGLY — A year ago on April 14, Killingly celebrated the kickoff of a new program that quickly became new of the town’s most respected offerings and has since become a shining example that communities across eastern Connecticut have looked to in an

effort to follow suit.That program is the Veteran’s

Coffeehouse, which on April 12 celebrated it’s one-year anniver-sary in style with special guest speakers and the presentation of medals to some of the pro-gram’s most active volunteers in an early morning ceremony

Jason Bleau photos

Sen. Mae Flexer presents citations from Hartford to four of the six volun-teers honored during the one-year anniversary celebration of the Veterans Coffeehouse in Killingly. Pictured, in no particular order, are veterans Charles Milewski, of Dayville, Jack Tucker, of Canterbury, George Brown, of Woodstock, and Meredith Kerttula, of Pomfret.

Veterans Coffeehouse celebrated

Volunteers honoreD on program’s first anniVersary

Please Read RUSS, page A15Please Read COFFEEHOUSE, page A11

Embracing the past and the present

williams fitting in as pastor of Killingly church

BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER

S O U T H KILLINGLY — In February, the South Killingly C o n g r e g a t i o n a l Church welcomed a new leader in the form of Pastor Kevin Williams.

Williams came on board to help add a more consistent leadership to the church after the for-mer pastor was side-lined by an illness, and help continue the longstanding traditions and faith-based sense of com-munity the church has embraced since it was established in the 1740’s.

Jason Bleau photo

Pastor Kevin Williams joined the South Killingly Congregational Church in February, and has since become a new permanent leading figure with the congregation. With an eye on preserving the sense of community the small historic church has embraced, Williams said he sees a bright future for the church and hopes to help add to that his-tory and culture while continuing to serve in the name of Jesus Christ. Please Read PASTOR, page A14

The future of industry

Please Read QVCC, page A13

rounDtable brings together who’s who

of manufacturing

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Janet Murdock called in reference to cottage pudding, which was mentioned in the April 1 column. Her mother would make it by pouring lemon or orange sauce over an unfrosted cake. It sounds good!

The Madeline Wells col-lection at the Killingly Historical Center contains numerous back issues of the small monthly Killonian newspapers. I was amazed at the small population at high school in 1927 which then included grades 7-12. Seventh grade — boys, 29, girls 36, total 65; eighth grade — boys 25, girls 26, total 51; freshmen — boys 37, girls 46, total 83; sophomores — boys 29, girls 24, total, 53; juniors — boys 28, girls 35, total 63; seniors — boys 12, girls 22, total 34; total enrollment 349 (September 30, 1927). I’ll have more extracts from these interesting papers in a future column.

As I was planning this arti-cle, it occurred to me that it was almost time for Patriot’s Day in Massachusetts. Although Connecticut does not commemorate the battle at Lexington and Concord, its residents were significantly impacted by the events that

took place on that fateful day in 1775 and therefore, I think it worth repeat-ing some of what I wrote in an April 2013 column. In her “History of Windham County, Connecticut,” histo-rian Ellen Larned recounts some of the flurry of activ-ity that occurred here in Northeastern Connecticut.

“The recontre between the king’s troops and the provincials occurred on Wednesday morning, April 19. A post was dispatched from Watertown at 10 a.m., charged to alarm the people as far as the Connecticut line, ‘that the British have landed two brigades, have already killed six men and wounded four others, and are on their march into the country.’…A copy of this dispatch was forward by the town clerk of Worcester to Daniel Tyler, Jun., Brooklyn, who received it about 8 o’clock on Thursday morning…[Israel] Putnam, plowing in the pleasant April morning, heard the joyful summons, and ‘loitered not’ but left his young son, Daniel, ‘the driver of his team, to unyoke it in the furrow,’ and hurried off for consultation with town committees and

military officers. A second express, via Woodstock, was brought to Colonel Ebenezer Williams, Pomfret, at 3 p.m. and forwarded at once to Colonel Obadiah Johnson of Canterbury…It would be expedient for every man to go who is fit and willing.’”

“Putnam, on returning from his consultory tour, found hundreds of men already assembled on Brooklyn Green, awaiting his orders. He bade them wait till regu-larly called out as militia, and march with their respective regiments…and [he] with-out rest or special refresh-ment started at sunset on his memorable night ride to Cambridge. There is some evi-dence that Killingly received the news at a still earlier hour on Thursday morning by a direct express from Boston, brought to the house of Mr. Hezekiah Cutler. He arose from his bed and fired his gun three times to give the alarm, and before sunrise, with fifteen men, had started for the battle-field. (Hezekiah Cutler lived on Killingly Hill, now Putnam Heights, prob-ably on the opposite side of Route 21 from the present Putnam Heights cemetery. In 1775 that road was part of a main north-south route from Massachusetts to Norwich. Cutler’s home was not far from the meetinghouse in the mid-dle society, which was located at the brow of the hill-on the southerly side of present-day Aspinock Road) … Killingly’s stock of powder was stored

in the meet-

ing-house, under the charge of Hezekiah Cutler, who had left orders that each volun-teer should be furnished with half a pound, and the house was thronged all day with squads of men com-ing from all parts of the town to claim their por-tion and march onward to Cambridge.” (Vo. II, pp. 144-146)

Larned wrote that Windham County sent more than 1,000 men in response to the Lexington Alarm. Woodstock sent 140 men under Captains Benjamin and Daniel Lyon, Ephraim Manning, Nathaniel Marcy and Lt. Mark Elwell, togeth-er with her portion of the troops of horse under Captain McClellan. Canterbury sent 70 men; Pomfret, 89 men; Captain Zebulon Ingalls. Plainfield, 54 men; Captain Andrew Backus. Killingly sent 146 men; Major William Danielson, Captains Joseph Cady and Joseph Elliott (Thompson was still part of Killingly). Brooklyn Parish sent Colonel Putnam; Canterbury-Lt.-Col. Obadiah Johnson (Vo. II, p. 147). (Land west of the Quinebaug River in present-day Putnam in 1775 was part of Pomfret; land east of the River, part of Killingly)

In Folklore and Firesides in Pomfret, Hampton and Vicinity author Susan J. Griggs relates the following story, “Major McClellan’s horse, which he rode through the war, became so accus-tomed to martial music, tra-dition says, that years after the war whenever he heard the drums on training-day, he would leap the pasture fence, and take his place in the ranks as proudly as the Captain who commanded the company.” (p. 73)

I was curious about how long the Patriots’ Day holiday has been celebrated and found the following at Wikipedia.

“It was established on April 19, commemorating the date of the Battles of Lexington

and Concord in 1775, and consolidating the longstand-ing municipal observanc-es of Lexington Day and Concord Day. It also marked the first bloodshed of the American Civil War in the Baltimore riot of 1861, during which four members of the Massachusetts militia were slain and 36 injured. The dual commemoration ...celebrat-ed ‘the anniversary of the birth of liberty and union.’ In 1938, with the generation that had fought in the Civil War largely off the voter rolls, the Massachusetts legislature passed a bill establishing the holiday ‘in commemoration of the opening events of the War of the Revolution.’

“The biggest celebration of Patriots’ Day is the Boston Marathon, which has been run every Patriots’ Day since April 19, 1897 to mark the then-recently established hol-iday, with the race linking the Athenian and American struggles for liberty (mara-thons being so named after the Greek Battle of Marathon).”

Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly Municipal Historian. Special thanks to Janet Murdock, for contrib-uting to materials used in this column. 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 265, Danielson, CT 06329. Margaret Weaver may be reached at [email protected]. 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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“There are people who say, ‘You’ve done this, you’ve done that, you don’t realize the effect you’ve had here,’ and you really don’t. I love what I have done, and if there is noto-riety that comes with it that’s all well and good, but when you love something as much as I’ve loved doing this, that’s really all that it takes.”

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BOGDANSKI SPREADS ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE

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CROMWELL — Grandmaster Mike Bogdanski, of Quest Martial Arts in Putnam, recently presented his internationally acclaimed anti-bullying pro-gram called HERO (Help Everyone Respect Others) to the annual meeting of Connecticut Leo club members in Cromwell. More than 200 Leo members and advisors were in attendance to learn about the pitfall of bullying and how we can combat this school wide problem.

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THOMPSON

Monday, April 18

Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., 2nd Floor Conference Room, Town Hall

Tuesday, April 19

Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Merrill Seney Room, Town Hall

Wednesday, April 20

Economic Development Commission, 6:30 p.m., Merrill Seney Room, Town Hall

Special Meeting, Inland Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m., Reconvening of public hearing on application IWA15029, River Junction Estates, LLC

Thursday, April 21

Library Board of Trustees, 2 p.m., Library/Community Center

Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Library/Community Center

PUTNAM

Monday, April 18

Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, Selectmen’s Chambers

Special Town Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

KILLINGLY

Wednesday, April 20

WPCA, 6 p.m.Special Town Council Meeting, 7 p.m.

BROOKLYN

Wednesday, April 20

Board of Finance, 7 p.m., Clifford B. Green Memorial Center

Thursday, April 21

Emergency Management/Homeland Security Meeting, 7 p.m., Town Hall

WOODSTOCK

Monday, April 18

Ag Commission, 1 p.m., Room A

Tuesday, April 19

Beautification, 6:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m., Room A

Arboretum, 7 p.m., Room ABoard of Finance, 7 p.m., Room 1Conservation Subcommittee, 7:30

p.m., Room A

Thursday, April 21

Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Room APlanning & Zoning Commission, 7:30

p.m., Room 1

EASTFORD

Tuesday, April 19

Republican Town Committee, 7 p.m., Town Office Building

Wednesday, April 20

Special Board of Selectmen, 9 a.m., Town Office Building

POMFRET

Monday, April 18

Board of Selectmen, 8 a.m., Community/Senior Center

Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20

Pomfret Senior Advocate Commission, 7 p.m.Planning & Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., Old

Town HouseFire District Meeting, 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 21

Agriculture Commission Meeting, 7 p.m., Community/Senior Center

PUTNAM — At first, it seemed like an ordinary Sunday morning at St. Mary Church of the Visitation. The 9 a.m. mass started on time. The choir had practiced thoroughly and the lectors spoke well. But there was one thing out of the ordi-nary on April 3: More than a dozen men were wearing distinctive dark blue sash-es. They were Knights of Columbus from Putnam’s Cargill Council 64, there to celebrate their worldwide order’s 134th anniversary, known as Founder’s Day.

“Our council exists to make a differ-ence in our churches and in our commu-nity,” said Cargill Council Grand Knight Matthew R. Frederick. “We wanted to be part of Sunday’s mass to show our neighbors that Cargill’s Knights remain committed to our faith, our par-ishes, our families and to northeastern Connecticut.”

Sunday’s mass showed in part just how strong the council’s commitment is, with Knights serving in St. Mary’s choir, as well as being lectors, ushers and Eucharistic ministers distributing Holy Communion. They serve every week, not just on Founder’s Day.

What was unusual during the cele-bration were the Knights wearing their distinctive blue K of C sashes escort-ing their pastor, Very Rev. David P. Choquette, himself a Knight and Cargill Council’s chaplain, down the center aisle before and after mass.

Cargill Council 64 was founded in Putnam in 1892 and has been operating continuously ever since, 10 years after the worldwide K of C began. Made up of over 200 local Roman Catholic men and their families, the council covers parts of

Windham County, in the areas served by St. Mary Church of the Visitation Parish in Putnam, and Most Holy Trinity Parish, in Pomfret.

Cargill Council 64 sponsors or assists year-round with many positive, local pro-grams, including, among literally doz-ens of events, its annual “Joe Bousquet Christmas Giving Appeal” for the needy in the area, the annual “Thanksgiving Day Turkey Dip” at Quaddick Pond in Thompson to raise funds for local people with intellectual disabilities, food drives for the local poor, providing free, new winter coats for needy local children, the recent Easter egg hunts at Trinity and St. Mary’s, a year-round program for the widows and minor children of its deceased members, an annual council golf tournament, and continuing work to end abortion and assisted suicide and to

otherwise support the “Culture of Life.”Led by Grand Knight Frederick, he

and the council’s other elected officers run Cargill Council. The organization does its own fund-raising, using all of the net proceeds to pay for its programs.

Founded in New Haven on March 29, 1882, the worldwide Knights of Columbus has grown to become the world’s larg-est Catholic lay organization, a frater-nal benefit society made up of Catholic men and their families. It was found-ed by a parish priest, Father Michael J. McGivney. Looking at the problems

being suffered by Catholics in and around New Haven in the last quarter of the Nineteenth Century, he found-

ed the society so that members could support each other religiously, morally, socially and financially.

Since then, the organization has grown to more than 1.9 million mem-bers and their families in more than 15,000 active, local councils in thirteen countries worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Philippines, among others. Since 2005, the Knights of Columbus have opened new councils in Poland, Cuba, Ukraine, Lithuania and South Korea.

Council 64 and the world’s other K of C councils provide members and their families with volunteer opportunities to serve the Catholic Church, their com-munities, families and young people. Worldwide, annually the Knights of Columbus donates more than $170 mil-lion and 70 million hours of service to charitable causes. Please visit www.kofc.org for more information.

McGivney, a Waterbury native who died in 1890, is an official candidate for sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church. If he is canonized, McGivney would become Connecticut’s first Catholic saint and the first American parish priest to be so honored.

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Celebrating faith, family and serviceKnights of Columbus Commemorate organization’s founding in 1882

Photos courtesy John D. Ryan

Pastor Very Rev. David P. Choquette, himself a Knight of Columbus and Cargill Council 64’s chaplain, celebrates mass at St. Mary Church.

Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus Robert E Desrosiers (left) and David J. Meunier, Sr., prepare to escort their pastor, Very Rev. David P. Choquette (rear, center), himself a Knight and Cargill Council’s chap-lain, down the center aisle before the mass at St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam on Sunday, April 3. The mass celebrated the founding of the worldwide Knights of Columbus organization 134 years before, in 1882. The anniversary is known as Founder’s Day.


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Emmanuel Lutheran Church hosts Swedish meatball supper

THOMPSON — Emmanuel Lutheran Church held a Swedish meatball supper last Saturday, April 9. Among the participants was 87-year-old Norman Babbitt, the oldest Swede who is a member of the church.

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Thompson Community Art Show celebrates 13th yearTHOMPSON — The 13th Annual

Thompson Community Art Show opened with a reception for the artists on Wednesday, April 7, in the meeting room at the Thompson Public Library and Community Center. The exhibit is part of the Art at the Library series and is entitled “Color and Contrast” and is supported by the Friends of the Library. The show runs through April 29.

Charlie Lentz photos

“Moon Goddess and Dragon” by Godfrey Tscherniak.

“Ella Fitzgerald Portrait” by Laura E. DiCarlo.

“Airline Trail” by Edward Koistinen.

“Josh and the Ferns” by Katie Fontaine. “Running for Wounded Soldiers” by Susan Emerson-Hill.

“An Old King” by Abigail Dustin.

“Horse Show Trio” by Alecia B. Underhill.

“Reclining Doe” by Laura Reynolds.

“The Grapes” by Frederika Beno.

GRADE 9

High Honors: Jaylyn Armstrong, Natalie Benton, Brian Beresik, Amanda Bogoslofski, Olivia Cunha, Marissa Elkinson, Spencer Fulone, Halladay Glode, Rori Johnson, Daniel Langlois, Lindsey Seney, Jolie Wilber

Honors: Anthony Ferraro, Chloe Graca, Katherine Heffernan, Nicholas

Kolodziejczak, Stephany Kolodziejczak, Brianna Loffredo, Brennan O’Brien, Lauren Ramos, Mary Steglitz, Dylan Vincent, Jacqueline Wheeler

Recognition: MaKaylee Akana, Alexander Chedda, Alexander Edwards, Brendan Henry, Mekayla Minarik

GRADE 10

High Honors: Olivia Antonson, Shannon Gauthier, Sidney Ratliff, Maegan Roy, Jordon Sroczenski

Honors: Julia Annese, Kendra Annis, Joshua Beaulieu, Joseph Bogoslofski, Amber Dickson, Justyna Gil, Michaela Godzik, Kevin Gomes, Joshua Houghton, Benjamin Leveille, Caleb St. Onge, Rebecca Torres, Skyla Wesolowski

Recognition: Nicholas Elliott, Morgan Graham, Katey Kwasniewski, Chyrese Ladson, Connor Monahan, Samantha Morin, Connor Weiss

GRADE 11

High Honors: Victoria Babcock, Emma Fahey, Haley Fettig, Jake Sullivan, Jennifer Vear, Taylor Ware

Honors: Sophia Prouty, Stephanie Prouty, Kaylin Shippee

Recognition: Eric Borski, Karista Brissette, Hailie Lemieux, Danica Seney, Emily Vincent, Sara Watson

GRADE 12

High Honors: Samantha Anderson, Mariah Beausoleil, Grace Deneault, Cory Houghton, Michaela Johnson, Elizabeth Jourdan, Christina Kopacz, Breanna Rice, Emily Szamocki

Honors: Courtney Allard, Adam Al-Meshrefawi, Kayli Annese, Jared Annis, Gianna Chapulis, Lindsey DeFilippo, Emily Dunn, Jasmine Gaucher, Tyler Hopkins, Daniel Majercik, Furu Sherpa, Justin Tennant

Recognition: Alexander Angelo, Rachelle Cloutier, Crystal Daly, Deanna Hanlon, Cole Johnson, Hailey Lafrenais, Wolfgang LeClerc, Christopher Rocca


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THOMPSON — After 34 years at Marianapolis Preparatory School, Eric Gustavson is stepping down as the ath-letic director.

Gustavson, or “G,” as he is affection-ately referred to, will continue to work at Marianapolis as a history teacher, and will begin to take on a larger role with Alumni and Development initia-tives. This announcement comes a year after his retirement as the Marianapolis boys’ varsity head soccer coach.

“The school will be forever grateful to Eric for his role in enhancing the athletic program at Marianapolis. He is certainly a legend and an iconic teacher and coach in our community,” said Head of School Joseph Hanrahan. “It is time for Eric to serve Marianapolis in a new capacity as the school looks to its future initiatives, especially our athlet-ic program and facilities.”

Over the last 30 years Gustavson has cultivated a large network of rela-tionships with alumni, parents, and community members. In his new role, Gustavson will work closely with alum-ni and parents in fundraising efforts to support the school’s strategic vision.

Gustavson first started at Marianapolis in 1982 fresh out of college from Ohio Wesleyan University. Soon after, he assumed the role of the boys’

varsity head soccer coach where he amassed a record of 347 wins, 200 loss-es, and 75 ties. In 2013, Gustavson was presented by his fellow colleagues of the Connecticut State Coaches Association the “Coach of the Year Award.” In 1986 Gustavson became the Athletic Director of Marianapolis.

“It’s been a wonderful experience as Athletic Director, and to witness the growth of the school and the athletic program. I’ve been proud to be a part of it,” said Gustavson. “When I start-ed in the 80s, athletics was secondary. Now, it has been made a real part of the Marianapolis experience between residential life, service, and academics. What I have enjoyed most is that our athletes always give it their all with tremendous sportsmanship; that it isn’t all about winning.”

He added that he is “Happy and proud to be able to assist the school in raising funds so that we can continue to grow athletics to be everything that we have strived for.” Gustavson would like to thank his wife and family, and all of the coaches who have assisted throughout the years who went above and beyond to help the program grow.

Current Assistant Athletic Director Lauren Moore will be succeeding Gustavson as Athletic Director. Moore

has served as Assistant AD since 2013 and is currently the head coach for the girl’s varsity basketball team. Moore brings a wealth of experience to the position with a Masters in Sport Management and a certificate in Athletic Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. In addi-tion, Moore has served as the Director of Basketball Operations for the New England Crusaders AAU Organization since 2010. She was also previously the Assistant Women’s basketball coach at the University of New Haven.

“I am extremely honored to be named the next Athletic Director at Marianapolis Prep and to carry on the honorable legacy built by Eric Gustavson,” Moore said. “Eric has served as a mentor to me, guiding me every step of the way, and has prepared me for this next endeavor. The athletic traditions run deep at Marianapolis, thanks to Eric, and I will look to con-tinue those in the future. This is an exciting time for the Knights and I am thankful for this opportunity.”

Gustavson’s illustrious career as Athletic Director will be recognized at Marianapolis’ Alumni Weekend in May, along with the school’s celebra-tion of its 90th anniversary.

Gustavson to retire as athletic director at Marianapolis

Courtesy photos

The Gustavson family — Eric, Abraham, ‘07, Benjamin, ‘11, and wife Ann Marie.A young Eric Gustavson in the early 1980s when he first started at Marianapolis.

Eric Gustavson

Lauren Moore

HIGH HONORS

Grade 5: Logan Gagnon, Deidrea Hanshaw, Benjamin McGarry, Elizabeth Neff, Matthew Siegmund

Grade 6: Owen Bell, Alivia Dalpe, Brooke Fettig, Payton Keefe, Brianna Mead, Ysabella Rocca, Kylee Smith, Anthony Vajcovec

Grade 7: Cole Coderre, Alyssa Leveille, Hannah Siegmund, Makayla Tackson

Grade 8: Channing Boss, Nima Sherpa, Alex Stawiecki, Molly Walsh

HONORS

Grade 5: Madison Beausoleil, Emma Benoit, Nicholas Blanchette, Daniel Boutin, Saydie Cooper, Madelynn Copley, Giovanni Couture, Javier DeJesus, Lavender Gaudette, Jordan Gonyer,

Dawson Larsson, Garrett Larsson, Hannah Leclaire, Anahia Michaud, Taylor Morales, Alexander Nachtigall, Angela Newell, Elena Polsky, Landen Reschke, Sophia Sezenias, Alicia Tiffany, Kendralyn Trottier, Paige Veilleux-Catlin

Grade 6: Zeynep Acun, Brayden Akana, Josephine Annese, Mason Barber, Ryan Barbour, Katryna Bernier, David Britland, Alysha Bugbee, Angelina Carosi, Evan Collette, Evan Contois, Kyle Cournoyer, Leah Demers, James DiNoia, Sarah Duquette, Jonathan Ferraro, Katelyn Forcier, Kaylin Griggs, Kaylin Kochinskas, Ariel Kopas, Deanna LaParle, Michael Merrill, Mackenzie Minarik, Kiera O’Brien, Keiran Olewnik, Michael Phav, Katherine Poirier, Zaria Pokropowicz, Joseph

Poplawski, Jesse Ratliff, Alyssa Rice, Aidan Russell, Brandon Seney, Isabelle Shead, Hailey Stewart, Jonathan Surowaniec, Michaella Vandi , Lauren Wajer

Grade 7: Kaylee Arpin, Dedrick Baublitz, Kaylee Beaudreau, Emily Carita, Carter Cooper, Brayden Cutler, Alexis Elkinson, Elizabeth Gates, Summer Green, Lance Groh, Leah Groh, Garret Koziak, Kaitlyn Lamontagne, Harley LaParle, Makenzie Raduege, John Steglitz, Kaylee Tackson, Alfredo Tebo, Mathew Weiss, Lindsey Worster, Samantha Worster, Madison Yost, Avery Zanauskas

Grade 8: Emily Angelo, Jonathon Bickelhaupt, Nico Collins, Caroline Gagnon, Jack Merrill, Mary Monaghan,

Niamh Raftery, Jesse Trottier, Isabella Vajcovec

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

Grade 5: Taylor Annis, Brooke Arpin, Haylie Baillargeon, Damian Bakerlis, Kayla Botelho, Nicole Creighton, Grant DeParasis, Jaden Dipasquale, Shawn Gauthier, Hailey Johnson, Richard King, Kylie Lajoie-Allard, Katlin Larsson, Colin McAllister, Braden Meunier, Morrison Mondino, Tahlia Smith, Samuel Sroczenski

Grade 6: Aleisha Algarin, Hunter Baranski, Nolan Brown, Jaycee Castano, Suzanne Demers, Kyle Dubois, Jillian Dutcher, Nizayah Hedge, Devon Hernandez, Shae Kochanowski,

Cameron L’Heureux, Olivia Lubomirski, Joseph Pezzano, Paige Silva, Dyson Terrell, Nicholas Walker , Emily White

Grade 7: Coady Bell, Nolan Blanchette, Harley Dimock, Michelle Dumphy, Grace Fahey, Matthew Graham, Gregory Hebert, Thomas Joiner, Kerrigan LaCasse, Patrick Sturtevant , Connor Tellier

Grade 8: Jacob Bergeron, Arianna Binienda, Brieanna Fontaine, Laura Fournier, Robert Gatzke, Jake Giroux, Louis Julian, Nolan Lancaster, Brenna Larson, Maya Lidonde, Hannah Mason, Ashley Morin, Tyler Persson, Nicholas Prouty, Cole Russell, Nick Skaradowski, Nicholas Sturtevant

Thompson middle schoolThird QuarTer honor roll

TourTelloTTe memorial high school Third QuarTer honor roll

QUINEBAUG VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE &

QUINEBAUG MIDDLE COLLEGE

DANIELSON — Eleven students from Quinebaug Valley Community College as well as another five from Quinebaug Middle College were recipients of the 9th Annual Julius Sokenu Poetry Awards and honored at an evening of poetry readings on March 30.

QVCC STUDENTS

1st Place: Catsy Turre of Coventry2nd Place: Payton Cooke of Plainfield3rd Place: Dana Huber of DanielsonHonorable Mention: Joel Niemann

of Canterbury and Andy Cohen of Woodstock.

Spanish ((Heritage speakers)1st Place: Kelimar Gomez of

Willimantic.2nd Place: Zorimar Rodriguez of

WillimanticHonorable Mention: Tamarie

Reynoso of Willimantic.Spanish (Non-heritage speakers)1st Place John Fulco of Putnam2nd Place: Morgan Boudreau of

PutnamHonorable Mention: Adam

Greczkowski of Putnam.

QMC STUDENTS

1st Place: Anastasia Piligian of Putnam

2nd Place: Hannah Salvas f Ballouville3rd Place: Jax Harnage of Norwich.Honorable Mention: Carley Beshaw

of Canterbury and Alexs Cosman of Moosup

POMFRET SCHOOL

POMFRET — The following students earned honors with a grade point aver-age of 3.330 or higher and no grade below a B-.

Samantha Caffrey, of Brooklyn, Class of 2018

Madison Dean, of Brooklyn, Class of 2016

Nicholas Mazzarella, of Danielson, Class of 2016

Abigail Trivella, of Brooklyn, Class of 2017

Aaron Soucy, of Thompson, Class of 2017

Trisha Berk, of Woodstock, Class of 2018

Melissa Browne, of Pomfret, Class of 2017

Brody Childs, of Eastford, Class of 2016

Jake Farrell, of Woodstock, Class of 2018

Olivia Kremer, of Pomfret, Class of 2017

Rhone O’Hara, of Woodstock, Class of 2016

Shuonan Peng, of Pomfret, Class of 2017

Peter Sheehan, of Pomfret, Class of 2019

KILLINGLY HIGH SCHOOL

KILLINGLY — On Saturday, April 2, Killingly High School hosted 20 schools and 220 students from all over Connecticut for the 38th Annual CT State TSA Conference (Technology

Student Association).Approximately 300 students, advi-

sors, judges, parents, and guests attend-ed the conference. KHS hosted 44 differ-ent technology competitions for high school and middle school students rang-ing from Biotechnology, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Public Speaking, Video Production, Photographic Technology and numerous other events.

Killingly High School was honored to receive several awards such as:

1st Place: 3D Mechanical Engineering: Kevin Livernoche

Finalist, 2nd Place: VEX Robotics-Johnaton Schings, Gino Ferraj, Aaron Fontaine, Karim Elgebaly

3rd Place: Extemporaneous Speech: Sedona Pratt

3rd Place: Dragster Design: Phylis Brown

KIS TSA received 1st place in Biotechnology

Three of our KHS students were elect-ed to the CT State TSA Officer Team!

CT State TSA Treasurer: Reid DumasCT State TSA Reporter: Sedona Pratt CT State TSA Sargent of Arms: Joey

RahebWe would like to thank all of the

Killingly High School teachers, staff and parents for their support and volun-teerism along with the generosity and support of the Killingly Public School System!

KILLINGLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

KILLINGLY — Killingly Public Schools Scholarship applications are available.

Application deadline is Monday, May 2, 4 p.m. No exceptions.

All applications must be received at the Central Office, 79 Westfield Ave., Danielson, CT 06239.

Applications are available online at http://www.killinglyschools.org, and at Killingly Public Schools Central Office, 79 Westfield Ave., and at Killingly High School, 226 Putnam Pike, Dayville.

THE RECTORY SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW MERIT

SCHOLARSHIP

POMFRET — The Rectory School, an independent, coed junior boarding school (5-9) and day school (early child-hood to ninth grade), located in Pomfret, recently announced the creation of the Bigelow Scholarship.

The Bigelow Scholarship will be awarded to two newly enrolling Grade 7 or Grade 8 students (one day, one boarding) who best embrace the ide-als that Mr. John Bigelow (Rectory’s first student and second Headmaster) sought in all students. These ideals have defined the School’s hope for all Rectory students from the School’s inception in 1920 up to our current day. In Mr. Bigelow’s words, these ideals are: “To work well, to play well; to think clearly, to speak truth; to win without pride, to lose without rancor; to have courage, and to be kind. This is the goal for the greatest: It is a goal that the least may reach.”

To honor the vision of the Bigelows, our founding fam-ily, Rectory will award an annu-al scholarship to two deserving students (one day,

one boarding) who meet the stated cri-teria (see checklist below). The Bigelow Scholarship will be ongoing through the student’s time at Rectory, granted the recipient continues to uphold the characteristics set forth by Mr. John Bigelow.

• Bigelow Scholarship for Day Student: Up to $5,000 per year.

• Bigelow Scholarship for Boarding Student: Up to $20,000 per year.

Rectory’s current Headmaster, Fred Williams, commented, “Rectory is proud to unite the legacy of the Bigelow family with the hopes for our future, as we recognize deserving children with the Bigelow Scholarship.”

Bigelow Scholarship Checklist:1. Inquire online at www.rectory-

school.org/scholarship.2. Schedule a formal visit to tour the

campus, interview with an Admissions representative, and complete (students only) a brief writing sample. This visit is for both the student and his/her par-ents.

3. Complete a Rectory School appli-cation.

4. The student must complete a 500-word essay on the following question: Why do you believe you should be con-sidered for the Bigelow Scholarship?

5. Consider the option to apply for need-based/additional financial aid. Families from a broad range of incomes apply to The Rectory School. Some families’ circumstances may qualify them for assistance beyond the merit scholarship. In addition to the Bigelow Scholarship, Rectory provides more than $1.8 million in need-based finan-cial aid to students each year.

Application Deadline: Saturday, April 30

Scholarships will be awarded by May 31

Visit our website at www.rectory-school.org for additional information.

KILLINGLY PUBLIC LIBRARY

KILLINGLY — Tim Hollister is the author of “His Father Still: A Parenting Memoir,” and “Not So Fast: Parenting Your Teen through the Dangers of Driving.”

Since the death of his 17–year-old son Reid in a car crash in 2006, Tim has become a nationally known advo-cate for safer teen driving. In 2009, he launched his national blog for parents of teen drivers, “From Reid’s Dad,” www.fromreidsdad.org. For his writing and advocacy, Tim has received the nation’s highest civilian award from traffic safety from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and has received national public service awards from the Governors Highway Safety Association and the National Safety Council in 2015. Tim has appeared on the CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley, the Hallmark Channel’s “Home and Family” Show and “Raising America” on HLN.

Tim will be at the Killingly Public Library to offer a presentation on April 19, at 7 p.m. His books will be available for purchase and a book signing will be held after the event.

Please register for this event by call-ing 860-779-5383 or visit our website at KillinglyPublicLibrary.org.

POMFRET LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS

POMFRET — The Pomfret Lions Club will award three $1,000 scholarships to students who will attend a post-second-ary educational institution during the 2016-17 academic year.

To be eligible applicants must be res-idents of Pomfret and must complete and return an application before April 29. The application requires a school transcript, a reference, and several brief paragraphs in addition to personal information.

Applications are available from school guidance departments at Woodstock Academy, Putnam High School, Killingly High School, Pomfret School, and Marianapolis Preparatory School. An application may also be requested from the following address: Lions Club Scholarship, Box 224, Pomfret, CT 06258.

KILLINGLY-BROOKLYN ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP

The Killingly-Brooklyn Rotary Club is accepting 2016 scholarship applica-tions. Students who reside in Killingly or Brooklyn are eligible to apply for two $1,500 scholarships if they are: 1) a high school senior planning to attend col-lege in the fall or 2) a student current-ly matriculated in at least one course at QVCC. Applications are available through the guidance departments at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, Killingly High School, Marianapolis Preparatory School, QVCC, QMC and Woodstock Academy or by contact-ing Sarah Wallace at [email protected]. All applications must be postmarked no later than April 15.

QUIET CORNER GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

The 2016 Quiet Corner Garden Club $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who lives in the Quiet Corner, has been accepted to a col-lege majoring in agriculture, landscape design, horticulture, or other environ-mental science. This scholarship will be awarded based on a combination of academic achievement, leadership qualities, community service, letter of recommendation and the student’s essay.

Applications are available at high school guidance offices, local libraries, or via email at [email protected]. Be sure to put Scholarship Application in the subject.

Applications must be received no later than May 2. Please mail the com-pleted application and required attach-ments to: The Quiet Corner Garden Club, c/o Scholarship Application, P.O. Box 1004, Woodstock, CT 06281.

The Scholarship Program’s main fundraising source is an annual Plant Sale, which will be held Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281.


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BRACKEN MEMORIAL LIBRARYGuest Speaker & Special Program

The presentation will be given by Woodstock resident Tom Pandolfi. Tom’s interest in the Flying Tigers began as a boy. He loved building model airplanes. In 1961 Tom was one of the original 5,000 advisors (Green Berets) that went to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. He spent three tours living with different tribes in these countries.

While in Thailand, he met a farmer who helped General Chennault, leader of the Flying Tigers, build one of the airfields. This renewed his childhood interest in the Flying Tigers and he started collecting memorabilia.

Tom has the largest known collection of Flying Tigers memorabilia and has been to China twice, courtesy of the Chinese government, because of his collection.Tom has given presentations to veteran groups, senior centers, schools, colleges, and other interested organizations.

This event is free and open to the public. We hope you can join us for this event. If you have any questions,

please call the library at 860-928-0046 or email Deb Sharpe at [email protected].

Friday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m., Bracken Memorial Library will be hosting

a special program on the Flying Tigers of WWII.

The presentation will be given by Woodstock resident Tom Pandolfi.

EDUCATION NOTEBOOK


Spring — the word itself could be a poem, suggesting jumping, being free, or finding a new idea. April is National Poetry Month — who are some of your favorite poets?

Let’s look at a spring poem: “On Spring” was written by George Moses Horton (1797-1884). Horton was born into slavery on a plantation in Northampton County, N.C. He was the first African American poet to have his work published in the Southern United States. In fact, his book, released in 1828, occurred when he was still enslaved. Horton was not a fan of farming, and preferred reading and writing. The inspiration for his poetry, much of it about love, came from The Bible and church hymnals. He was emancipated towards the end of the Civil War (Wikipedia).

One of my favorite spring sounds is that of the peepers, thriving and well in the vernal pools — telling us that the warm weather is on its way. The poem opens with such an image: “Hail, thou auspicious vernal dawn!/ Ye birds, proclaim the winter’s gone.”

Horton smiles as I do when spring is here. Poem lines, such as, “The pleasing smiles of spring” or “Where branches wave above the head/And smile on every bloom” indicate this happiness.

The word “spring” also relates to the idea of new flowers bursting out of the ground, providing a colorful landscape. Horton writes: “Gardens and orchards richly bloom,/And send a gale of sweet perfume.” Certainly, we all know the wonderful fragrances of the spring season.

Other strong images throughout the poem include songs. Birds, of all colors, calls, and behavioral patterns, welcome spring with us all. Descriptions like “Coo sweetly, oh thou harmless Dove,” or “And start a new, eternal song” demonstrate this singing season. Too, the narrator in Horton’s poem talks of his own singing. This poem speaks of love as well.

What are some of your favorite spring poems? I hope you enjoy re-reading them, and sharing them with family and friends. Happy Spring and Happy National Poetry Month.

The poem: “On Spring,” by George Moses Horton (1797-1884)

Hail, thou auspicious vernal dawn!

Ye birds, proclaim the winter’s gone,

Ye warbling minstrels sing;Pour forth your tribute as

ye rise,And thus salute the

fragrant skiesThe pleasing smiles of

Spring.

Coo sweetly, oh thou harmless Dove,

And bid thy mate no longer rove,

In cold, hybernal vales;Let music rise from every

tongue,Whilst winter flies before

the song,Which floats on gentle

gales.

Ye frozen streams dissolve and flow

Along the valley, sweet and slow;

Divested fields be gay:Ye drooping forests bloom

on high,And raise your branches to

the sky,And thus your charms

display.

Thou world of heat — thou vital source,

The torpid insects feel thy force,

Which all with life supplies;Gardens and orchards

richly bloom,And send a gale of sweet

perfume,To invite them as they rise.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the Editor:About this time every year Americans

embark on spring-cleaning. That includes clearing away dust bunnies from lampshades and baseboards, determining home improve-ment projects and, generally, getting their financial affairs in order. After all, April 15 is tax day.

Enter community banks, a patchwork of locally owned and operated financial institu-tions located throughout small towns, subur-bia and urban markets nationwide. Through recessions and economic booms alike, com-munity banks have funded entrepreneurs (more than half of small business loans). And they’ve helped countless individuals build financial security and achieve their version of the American Dream, whether it’s buying a home, funding college, or investing for their golden years.

As we celebrate Community Banking Month in April, I’m proud to count Putnam Bank among the more than 6,000 such institu-tions that have embarked on a 250-year tradi-tion of relationship banking. At community banks, loans aren’t driven by the amount of fees and income they will bring the bank, but by the specific needs of our customer base and what’s in their best interests.

When I walk down the street I can hold my head high in the knowledge that we didn’t sacrifice our integrity or the hard-earned trust of our customers on the altar of Wall Street’s quest for boundless profits.

Local, community banking — the kind we provide at Putnam Bank along with other eastern Connecticut community banks — is built on something sturdier. It’s the foun-dation for a lifelong partnership, where the interests of all parties are valued. Ours is a bond nurtured through a lifetime of service — whether volunteering at a fundraiser or spearheading a revitalization of downtown Main Street.

Is there any wonder then that community banks channel most of their loans to their depositors’ neighborhoods helping to keep local communities vibrant and growing? Is it surprising that as residents of eastern Connecticut and tax-paying citizens and busi-ness owners, we support the local infrastruc-ture, making it a better place for all who live, and work?

As locally based financial providers serv-ing the people we see at PTA meetings and Little League baseball games, community bankers are accountable to our customers. It’s fundamental to our business structure and the key to our longevity.

As we recognize April as Community Banking Month I want to thank our existing customers for their patronage and urge those who we hope to count as future customers to consider the benefits of banking locally:

• Personal Service — 66 percent of Americans want a more personal relation-ship with their financial institution

• Hometown Support — $68 out of every $100 spent at locally owned businesses stays in the community.

• Trusted Advisor — Community banks are the lender of choice for small businesses, above large banks, credit unions and non-bank lenders.

• Local Credit Decisions — Community banks consider character, family history and discretionary spending when making loan decisions.

Stop by Putnam Bank or any of the fine local community banks in the area today to discuss your financial situation and learn how a community bank can help you realize your financial dreams —and contribute to a more vibrant and sustainable economy in your community.

thomas a. bornerPresident and Ceo, Putnam bank

Clearing a pathway to the American dream

On spring

What happened to gratitude?

“I’m never inviting those people again,” my friend said recently about visitors to her summer home. It wasn’t that they were dull, unattractive, or even inclined to monopolize the bath-

room. They were just not willing to say thank you. Not in writing. Not by e-mail. Not even when they left, after countless excellent meals, drinks on the porch and trips in the motorboat. What’s with people, we won-dered?

Our first assumption was generational. The couples she would never host again are the ages

of our children. They are all old enough by now to understand how long it takes to make a good pot of clam chowder as well as how expensive it is to stock the fridge with craft beer, but many, not all, assume that somehow these things just ought to appear and be consumed with abandon. Perhaps we were that way too, when we were young, but I don’t think so. We were foolish in many ways, but we did remember to thank our hosts for their hospitality.

Remember drilling little ones in the magic words, please and thank you? They are the first words one learns when attempting a new language and the grease that makes interaction more civil. In an era of internet communica-tion, we also value a firm handshake and looking someone in the eye. The common niceties of life are cultural, but generally similar. No matter where one is, it is pleasant to hold the door for someone else and have the gesture returned. We thank others for a moment that makes the world feel orderly and kind.

Somewhere along the line, a few prac-tices have bitten the dust. I’m glad I was exposed to them before they began to fade. An older woman became a dear friend when my husband and I returned to my hometown to take care of my ail-ing father. It was a wonderful gift that a woman about twenty-five years older than I was so much fun. She had great taste, a remarkable sense of humor and a way of living graciously that I admired. One of her signature qualities was the extent and wit that she poured into the thousands of thank-you notes she wrote in her lifetime. She had stationary, but mostly she used reams of cards she pur-chased at a Crabtree & Evelyn sale. The cards were made of nice paper and fea-tured garden scenes and fanciful draw-ings. It was always a pleasure to see her distinctive handwriting on an envelope in my post office box. For years I kept them in manila folders thinking that I would write something funny using her own words, but she is gone and the idea isn’t amusing anymore. Those of us lucky enough to have received her notes remember them fondly. Perhaps they should be compiled and put in a muse-um as mementos of a time when people expressed their gratitude with paper, pen and a stamp.

The world has changed and most of us no longer seem to have time for hand-written notes, besides, without spell-check, one can easily get in trouble. I know a woman, who was nearly turned down for a job because she made a num-ber of spelling and grammar mistakes when she thanked the interview com-mittee in a handwritten note, perhaps one of very few she had ever written.

Perhaps failing to express one’s grat-itude is a momentary lapse of manners or self-centeredness. We’ve all done it. It isn’t generational, but it may keep us from being invited back and it probably should.

Mandatory paid leave tax: Just another way to grow governmentTo the Editor:The Connecticut Legislature’s Labor

Committee is considering Senate Bill SB221, “An Act Concerning Paid Family and Medical Leave.” This would impose a mandatory tax on every resident in the state of at least 1 percent of their pay into this so-called “fund.”

Supporters say it is “self funded” though no one really knows what it will cost and like all government programs, actual costs are usually many times higher than estimates. Saying it is “self funded” is also disingenuous because it would only be “self funded” in so much as the taxes will pay for it. And of course it will require hordes of new bureaucrats to manage the program. So soon, 1 percent will be 3 percent and then 5 percent and so on and so on as the bloated and inefficient program fails. And as the Yankee Institute points out, benefits could be as high as $1,000 per week for 12 weeks so it is extremely unlikely that 1 percent would be nearly enough to fund it.

This would continue to spiral the economy of Connecticut down further, chasing out more businesses and having more people flee a state that already boasts some of the highest taxes and cost of living rates in the country. This bill, along with others like the Working Class Tax Act bill being con-sidered by the Human Services committee, makes Connecticut less favorable for anyone to want to live and work here- exasperating an already bad situation.

And most importantly, how does the state feel it is empowered to force residents to pay into a system that many do not want or will ever need? Where is the personal responsi-bility? What happened to faith, family, and charity? If someone wants to be responsible (and you should be) and put aside some por-tion of their pay to cover a rainy day, then there is nothing to stop them from opening a private account or investment of some kind to fund their own safety net. How is it we continue to accept the premise that we have to give up our money and put it into a big pot to be distributed at the government’s will and discretion for a purpose that should be a personal choice and decision? We continue to abrogate our freedom and responsibility and put our faith into a system that will only disappoint and never live up to the promises because more and more of us have fallen for the false pretense that only government can do certain things or that they can do it better. Neither is true in these cases but by the time we realize it, it is already to late and we lose just a bit more of our individualism and dissolve into a collective that only seeks to empower government to plunder from one person and give to another. The results can be nothing but disastrous.

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Local couple gets scammed for $11KA local North Grosvenordale cou-

ple was taken for $11,000 over a three-day period last week that left them emotionally drained, finan-cially taxed, and ID compromised.

The elderly couple I have known for years, telephoned me on Sunday to tell of the embarrassing scam they were subjected to, seek advice on how to gather information, coordinate working with police and inform the public.

Last Wednesday, a local couple received an unusual telephone call. There was a sobbing woman on the end of the line that sounded like the girlfriend of the couple’s grandson and mother of their two great-grandchildren. In a semi-hysterical voice, the girlfriend pro-ceeded to tell the couple she has been stopped by the police with the two great grandchil-dren in the car, was in big trouble and needed their help. Too distraught to continue the conversation, the woman then handed the phone over to a man claiming to be the police captain at the station where she was being held. The captain stated that the woman was stopped for a traffic violation, whereby upon further search of the vehicle, a handgun and several kilos of cocaine were discovered. He proceeded to tell the couple that their grand-son’s girlfriend was being detained and her children held in DCF custody. Neither would be released from custody unless certain oblig-atory criteria were met.

Initially, the alleged police captain called for the elderly relatives to post $3,000 for bail. He was distinct in telling them that the trans-action needed to be recorded with iTunes gift cards! Yes, iTunes gift cards! The couple was then instructed to go to their local Rite Aid store, purchase the cards requested, return

home and call the numbers on the cards into the police captain so bail could be posted. For most of us, that would have been a tell-tale sign that something wasn’t right! Unfortunately, that was not the case for this couple. Having recently suffered a devastating

loss of a beloved family member, their emo-tions may have been played on and thus the main concern for them at that point was not about the money they were paying out but rather the safety and well-being of their loved ones.

On Thursday, phone calls continued to be exchanged between both parties. This time the couple was informed that due to the severity of the charges, private counsel would be needed for the girlfriend’s defense and a special attorney had to be secured at a fee of $6,000. Again, all paid in iTunes gift cards. The couple honored the request and again followed the instructions they were given.

On Friday, the scheme continued. This time the request was made for a special fee for the judge presiding over the case. The ini-tial request asked for $5,000. The couple went back and forth with the scammers and finally negotiated the fee down to $2,000. Once again, posting payment in the form of gift cards. After the final numbers were presented off of the cards, the police captain said he would then authorize the release for the woman and her children. It was soon after that con-versation that the couple realized they had been scammed. After the last payment was made, they tried to place a call to the phone number they had been calling over the past three days.

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The front and back of an 1890 CC Morgan.

We’ve just com-pleted our last scheduled out-of-state coin trip (although it’s possi-ble more will arise before the year is over). And, since we have a large number of readers’ questions backed up, we decided to answer as many as we can in our next few columns.

Chris, from Rhode Island, asked about the current values for Canadian proof and proof-like sets. He also asked if it is best to sell them as sets or as individual coins. Once I saw the sets, I advised him to break out the better date and condition sets, get tem certified, and sell them individually. There were two reasons for this advice. First, Canadian collectors and dealers often are missing only one or two coins from a partic-ular year. While others who may have each of the individual coins already certified, they’re always looking to upgrade some of them. The second reason is that some collectors may balk at the cost of a complete year proof set, they can afford to buy individual coins.

He followed my advice and we recently received the certi-fied coins back. He’ll consign them to me to be sold (which we had agreed on prior to submission). A quick calculation shows that he will quadruple his purchase price of the collec-tion even if only half of the coins sell for their current value.

Among the highlights are: 1871 PEI one cent in EF details, (2) 1977 dollars in PL (proof-like) 67; 1975-1976 dollars in PL 66-67; six 50 cent pieces, 1974-78 in PL 67-68, and five quarters, 1975-78 in PL 67-68.

Stephanie, of Auburn, asked about a 1930’s Ouija board in its original box…We have sold three Ouija boards at onsite Estate sales in the past year. Two of them were in their original boxes. Of the two in their boxes one was rated as a 9 on a scale of 1-10; the other was an 8. Each of the three boards were among the first items to sell at each sale. I’m not sure why Ouija boards continue to hold the fascination that they do, but it is clear that they remain in great demand. The one without its original box sold for $110. The other two boxed boards sold for $250 and $425, respectively.

Bill of Worcester has 23 original uncir-culated Carson City Morgan silver dollars that he showed us. He wanted to sell all of them. His small private hoard included: (1) 1878, (20) between 1882 and 1885, and (2) 1890 CC’s. It is likely all of these coins were part of the famous GSA (Government Services Administration) Hoard. Up until 1964 the U.S. government would replace silver certificates with silver dollars. That practice ended in 1964. However the Mint still had approximately 3 million silver dollars in storage in original cloth bags. All but 125,000 of these were Carson City (CC) minted dollars.

The CC minted dollars ran from 1878 to 1891. With the exception of four years (1878, 1879, 1890 and 1891), the number of coins found represented between 22 percent and 86 percent of the totals minted for each year. Only 2.7 percent of 1878’s mintage were in the hoard. The percent for the other three years were less than 1 percent, as follows… 1879 (.54 percent), 1890 (.17 percent, and 1891 (.35 percent)…thus making BU examples of these years much rarer. We estimated the value of the two 1890 coins at $1,700 each. We’re still evaluating the other 21 coins.

Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: Grey Ghost Auctions & Appraisals, 508-943-6570, [email protected]; www.greyghost-corp.com; The author conducts certified coin and antique/col-lectible appraisals, on site estate sales, auctions, and cleanouts.

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Financial planning: Helping you see the big pictureIt’s National Retirement

Planning Week, and we’d like to highlight a few goals you should keep in mind:

Do you picture yourself own-ing a new home, starting a busi-ness, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached.

That’s where financial plan-ning comes in. Financial plan-ning is a process that can help you target your goals by evaluat-ing your whole financial picture, then outlining strategies that are tailored to your individual needs and available resources.

WHY IS FINANCIAL PLANNING IMPORTANT?

A comprehensive financial plan serves as a framework for organizing the pieces of your financial picture. With a finan-cial plan in place, you’ll be better able to focus on your financial life goals and understand what it will take to reach them.

One of the main benefits of having a financial plan is that it can help you balance competing financial priorities. A financial plan will clearly show you how your financial goals are relat-ed--for example, how saving for your children’s college education might impact your ability to save for retirement. Then you can use the information you’ve gleaned to decide how to prioritize your goals, implement specific strat-egies, and choose suitable prod-ucts or services. Best of all, you’ll know that your financial life is headed in the right direction.

THE FINANCIAL PLANNING PROCESS

Creating and implementing a comprehensive financial plan generally involves working with financial professionals to:

• Develop a clear picture of your current financial situa-tion by reviewing your income, assets, and liabilities, and eval-uating your insurance coverage, your investment portfolio, your tax exposure, and your estate plan

• Establish and prioritize financial goals and time frames for achieving these goals

• Implement strategies that address your current financial weaknesses and build on your financial strengths

• Choose specific products and services that are tailored to help meet your financial objectives

• Monitor your plan, making adjustments as your goals, time frames, or circumstances change

SOME MEMBERS OF THE TEAM

The financial planning process can involve a number of profes-sionals.

Financial planners typically play a central role in the process, focusing on your overall finan-cial plan, and often coordinating the activities of other profession-als who have expertise in specific areas.

Accountants or tax attorneys

provide advice on federal and state tax issues.

Estate planning attorneys help you plan your estate and give advice on transferring and managing your assets before and after your death.

Insurance professionals evalu-ate insurance needs and recom-mend appropriate products and strategies.

Investment advisors provide advice about investment options and asset allocation, and can help you plan a strategy to man-age your investment portfolio.

The most important member of the team, however, is you. Your needs and objectives drive the team, and once you’ve care-fully considered any recommen-dations, all decisions lie in your hands.

WHY CAN’T I DO IT MYSELF?

You can, if you have enough time and knowledge, but devel-oping a comprehensive financial plan may require expertise in several areas. A financial pro-fessional can give you objective information and help you weigh your alternatives, saving you time and ensuring that all angles of your financial picture are cov-ered.

STAYING ON TRACK

The financial planning pro-cess doesn’t end once your initial plan has been created. Your plan should generally be reviewed at least once a year to make sure that it’s up-to-date. It’s also pos-sible that you’ll need to modi-fy your plan due to changes in your personal circumstances or the economy. Here are some of the events that might trigger a review of your financial plan:

• Your goals or time horizons change

• You experience a life-chang-ing event such as marriage, the birth of a child, health problems, or a job loss

• You have a specific or imme-diate financial planning need (e.g., drafting a will, managing a distribution from a retirement account, paying long-term care expenses)

• Your income or expenses sub-stantially increase or decrease

• Your portfolio hasn’t per-formed as expected

• You’re affected by changes to the economy or tax laws

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT FINANCIAL

PLANNING

• What if I’m too busy? Don’t wait until you’re in the midst of a financial crisis before beginning the planning process. The sooner you start, the more options you

may have.• Is the financial planning pro-

cess complicated? Each financial plan is tailored to the needs of the individual, so how complicated the process will be depends on your individual circumstances. But no matter what type of help you need, a financial profession-al will work hard to make the process as easy as possible, and will gladly answer all of your questions.

• What if my spouse and I dis-agree? A financial professional is trained to listen to your con-cerns, identify any underlying issues, and help you find com-mon ground.

• Can I still control my own finances? Financial planning professionals make recommen-dations, not decisions. You retain control over your finances. Recommendations will be based on your needs, values, goals, and time frames. You decide which recommendations to follow, then partner with a financial profes-sional to implement them.

Prepared by Broadridge. Copyright 2016. Weiss & Hale Financial Managing Partner, Jim Zahansky offers securities and advisory services through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser along with Weiss & Hale Partner Jim Weiss (AAMS/RLP) and Managing Partner, Laurence Hale (AAMS/CRPS). Jim and Laurence are 2014 and 2015 Five Star Award Wealth Managers practicing at 697 Pomfret Street, Pomfret Center, CT 06259, 860-928-2341. Weiss & Hale Financial advisors do not provide legal or tax advice. You should con-sult a legal or tax professional regarding your individual situ-ation as all investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal, and there can be no assurance that any investment strategy will be successful. The financial services team focuses on supporting your financial transitions, life planning and investment management. Weiss & Hale serves individuals, fam-ilies, businesses & not-for-profit institutions and is best suited for investment portfolios over $500,000. Weiss & Hale Financial’s goal is to help clients to Plan Well. Invest Well. Live Well. The Five Star Wealth Manager Award is based on 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria includ-ing: minimum of 5 years as an active credentialed financial professional, favorable regulato-ry and complaint history, fulfill-ment of firm¹s internal review, accepts new clients, client reten-tion rates, client assets admin-istered, number of client house-holds, education and profession-al designations. The award is not indicative of the wealth man-agers’ future performance. For more information, please visit www.fivestarprofessional.com. For more information regarding wealth management and cus-tomized financial planning with Weiss & Hale Financial, please visit www.weissandhale.com.

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The picture was bleak. He was in gen-uine fear for his life. He and his ambitious brother were in serious trouble. As they scrambled through the underbrush, he could hear the dogs and the shouts of authorities who were clos-ing in on them.

With pounding heart and no small amount of bewilder-ment they leapt into the ice-cold water and disappeared from view. This was the second time in three days the brothers had narrowly evaded capture.

Some might wonder why all the commotion. After all, it’s not like these troublemakers were imposing or sophisticated criminals. They proba-bly only weighed 70 pounds, soaking wet. Both of them were short and pudgy. In fact, many of their neighbors considered them adorable, in spite of their oily hair and buckteeth. Their recent esca-pades were the subject of community meetings and articles in the local paper. A sizable number of com-munity leaders defended their antics as “typical,” but there was no doubt, they were directly respon-sible for thousands of dollars worth of damage. In fact one government publication estimated that these two were part of a large family who caused millions of dollars worth of property damage every single year.

This past week these two brothers had engi-neered a project and worked under cover of night to divert the local creek, thereby flooding 85 acres of prime property near the town hall. Buildings were flooded, roads were submerged and the residents were up in arms. According to the local paper, the brothers were both known by the same name: Castor Canadensis. The reader probably would rec-ognize them better by their informal name: beaver.

How could two rodents flood such a large area? How could they and their extended family mem-bers cause timber loss, road damage and prop-

erty damage to the tune of $100 million in the U.S.? (www.aphis.usda.gov) They had no machines, no cement, no steel, and no screws or nails. Their proj-ect is constructed using biodegrad-able, non-waterproof materials. Without schooling or high tech assistance beavers have effectively engineered dams that have been known to reach nearly half a mile in length.

While mankind can sometimes consider them troublemakers,

nature’s corps of engineers have been dramatically impacting ecosystems without the aid of blueprints and master plans. They just do what beavers do; they gnaw through trees, gather twigs and careful-ly and tirelessly stack and intertwine them until their house is built to their satisfaction. Then life happens and they find themselves repairing and rebuilding as needed. They are just being them-selves and living their lives, but, in doing so, their efforts are far reaching and life changing for many around them.

Maybe we could learn a lesson from our furry friends. The Bible recommends that we humans take a similar approach to life. It says it this way: “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10a KJV) Life may seem overwhelming and changing the world may seem impossible, but what if we just all did the little bit we can do with all our might. Rome wasn’t built in a day; neither will we be likely to change our world with magnanimous feats. But we can be faithful and passionate about whatever it is we can offer. Stick by stick, my citizens.

Bishop John W. Hanson oversees Acts II Ministries in Thompson, where ordinary people are faithfully doing their part to make the world a better place. For more information, please visit www.ActsII.org.

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When a recording stat-ing the phone had been disconnected was heard, they realized they had been taken.

As mad as they were at themselves for being so unaware of what was taking place during the three-day event, they believed the ordeal was over. However, that was not the case. When they went to use their cell phone at midday on Friday afternoon, they noticed that the phone wasn’t working. They immediately headed down to our local Verizon store in Putnam. The staff there informed them that the reason their phones weren’t working was because someone went into the Verizon store in Newtown, Pa., and pur-chased two of the most expensive iPhones on their account, thus shut-ting down their phones and activating the new phones under their cell numbers!

You’re probably ask-ing yourself, “How could someone go into a phone store in Newtown, Pa., and purchase two of the most expensive iPhones on the market using the account from a cou-ple who lives in a little town in northeastern Connecticut without someone questioning it?” After making sever-

al phone calls, and ulti-mately speaking both to the clerk that sold the phones and the store’s district manager, I was told that the two peo-ple who purchased the phones actually present-ed fake driver’s licenses that included photos of the scammers but the address of the Thompson couple. Since addresses on the IDs matched the address on the account in the Verizon system, the new phone purchases were authorized and the cell numbers transferred to the new phones. Once the original owner of the cell number recognizes their account has been breached and notifies the service carrier, the swap over gets reversed and the scammers walk away with free phones they ultimately put up for sale.

Though this older cou-ple is extremely embar-rassed by this incident, they have chosen not to be silent about how hor-ribly they were scammed. Instead, they want to publicly inform residents about the importance of being aware of those that prey on others for their own benefit. Many will go to varying lengths to take advantage of people. They use trickery, deceit, manipulation and some-times force to steal from another, including prey-ing on human emotion in order to get what they want. It’s up to the indi-

vidual to educate them-selves and become better aware of the signs to look for regarding scammers and schemes. As humans we have a built in mech-anism to detect when things don’t feel right or are downright wrong. Don’t shy away from your gut instinct. Though we are all vulnerable, it appears that seniors are the ones most at risk to be targeted. Scams tar-geting seniors are so prevalent, they are being touted as the new crime of the century. To keep one step ahead of the bad guy, seniors as well as other individuals might want to consider using the following list put out by The National Council on Aging as a guide. The NCOA states the following schemes and scams top the list regard-ing taking advantage of people, particularly seniors: Medical/Health Insurance, Counterfeit Prescription Drugs, Funeral & Cemetery Scams, Fraudulent Anti-Aging Products; T e l e m a r k e t i n g /Phone Scams, Internet Fraud, Investment Schemes, Homeowner/Reverse Mortgage Scams, Sweepstakes & Lottery Scams and The Grandparent Scam.

If you don’t want to be taken, be aware and be diligent! Both are essen-tial skills in all aspects of life!

YOUR TURNcontinued from page A8

Near where the crystal waters glide,The male of birds escorts his bride,And twitters on the spray;He mounts upon his active wing,To hail the bounty of the Spring,The lavish pomp of May.

Inspiring month of youthful Love,How oft we in the peaceful grove,Survey the flowery plume;Or sit beneath the sylvan shade,Where branches wave above the head,

And smile on every bloom.

Exalted month, when thou art gone,May Virtue then begin the dawnOf an eternal Spring?May raptures kindle on my tongue,And start a new, eternal song,Which ne’er shall cease to ring!

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.

ECOLOGISTcontinued from page A8

Everyday activities reduce stressStress is a part of daily life,

and common, everyday tension can take a toll on both your physical and mental health.

With more than half of Americans concerned about the high levels of stress they experience in their daily lives, high anxiety is practically an epidemic in this country. While it’s a fact that frayed nerves are often the price you pay for an overactive lifestyle, that doesn’t mean you can’t dif-fuse the impact. In fact, odds are your daily routine includes everyday activities that have been proven to lessen the stress factor. From petting your dog to writing in your diary, there are many simple and deliber-ate actions you can practice to de-stress without reaching for a pill.

***If you drink coffee in the

morning, a study by University College of London might con-vince you to switch to black tea. According to the study, drinking daily cups of the tea has a positive effect on stress hormone levels, which can help a person recover more quickly from everyday stresses.

The research, published in the journal Psychopharmacology, revealed found that people who drank black tea were able to de-stress more quickly than those who drank a place-bo tea. Moreover, the partic-ipants (who drank black tea four times a day for six weeks) displayed lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol after experiencing a stressful event, as compared to a control group who drank the placebo tea for the same period of time.

*** Exercise is a proven method

of lowering stress levels, and many people make a workout part of their daily routine. And

there’s good news for those who don’t go to a gym on a reg-ular basis. Research reveals a daily 20-minute walk can be as effective as a mild tranquilizer.

***It’s no surprise pets play an

important role in reducing stress. What is surprising is a research study that shows pets may be better at reducing stress than a loved one! According to a report published in the September/October issue of the journal Psychosomatic Medicine, researchers exam-ined the effects of the presence of friends, spouses and pets on the level of stress associated with certain relatively unpleas-ant tasks. They found that com-pared with human support, the presence of pets was associated with lower perceived and actu-al responses to stress.

***Even if you’re not artistically

inclined, dabbling in some form of creative art each day can boost your stress relieving hor-mones. In fact, the University of California-Irvine offers a class in Art Therapy, utilizing the simple act of drawing and creating art to relieve stress in two ways. First, creating art-work requires focus, and takes your mind off stress causing issues. When the project is done, your head is clearer (and less tense). Also, while creat-ing art, you are engaged in the action to the point of being in a near meditative state. This results in many of the bene-fits of meditation and you may feel less stressed when you are done.

***Gardening is another pas-

time that has been linked to lower blood pressure and reduced anxiety. An estimat-ed 40 percent of Americans

find that being in the presence of a garden makes them feel relaxed and calm. Retreating to a garden can renew energy, create a sense of peace, and restore well-being. The benefits of gardening, both physically and emotionally, are well-doc-umented. Whether planning, planting, tending, or harvest-ing, many gardeners describe feeling this emotional “high,” which promotes well-being and relieves stress symptoms. Like meditation and relaxation programs, gardening involves both physical movement and mental concentration, a combi-nation that has been attributed to numerous health benefits. Today, a variety of garden pro-grams are used as Horticultural Therapy to promote health and wellness.

***Writing in a journal is

therapeutic and jotting down your feelings both good and bad, can also help relieve stress. University of Texas at Austin psychologist and researcher James Pennebaker contends that regular jour-naling strengthens immune cells, called T-lymphocytes. Pennebaker believes that writ-ing about stressful events helps you come to terms with them, thus reducing the impact of these stressers on your physi-cal health.

To boost the stress reliev-ing effect, be sure to “count your blessings” and list them, as keeping a gratitude jour-

nal has been proven to be a powerful calming aid. On the other hand, it is also beneficial to write out your feelings and negative emotions. According to Psych Central, journaling about anger, sadness and other painful emotions helps to release the intensity of these feelings. By doing so you will feel calmer and better able to stay in the present.

***Here are some more stress

busters:• It’s a known fact that color

can alter our moods. “Cool” colors like violet, purple and green can soothe jittery nerves. Blue has shown to be the most calming color influence of all.

• Meditation can be a power-ful weapon in the fight against stress, and can work to head off a panic attacks. Meditation and proper breathing can helps slow the heart rate and calm nerves A quick calming trick is to close your eyes and breathe slowly and deeply, focusing on the breaths.

• Prayer helps you focus with-in and can offer a calm perspec-tive on the world. A research study showed that that college students who practiced a reli-gion were less stressed than their non-religious counter-parts. Other research suggests that those who are religious are less likely to have a stress-re-lated mental illness.

• Listening to music can change our moods, and in fact, music can be a powerful weap-on in the battle with stress and anxiety.

• Taking a deep breath and stretching often not only brings instant relief to a stressed, frazzled body, but it has been shown to lower cortisol levels, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. Deep breathing can also cause a temporary drop in blood pressure.

• Naps are also therapeutic for diffusing stress. A study found that workers who nap for at least 45 minutes during the day had lower average blood pressure after suffering psychological stress compared to those who did not.

• According the Calm Clinic, whole grain snacks, blueber-ries, peaches, almonds, and dark chocolate are all good food choices with natural calming properties. Also, foods with magnesium, vitamin B12 (and other B vitamins), zinc, and antioxidants can be bene-ficial for helping you deal with stress.

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WOODSTOCK — The sanctu-ary of the First Congregational Church of Woodstock swelled with joyful bluegrass music and rousing applause Friday eve-ning, April 1 during a benefit concert for Community Kitchens of Northeastern Connecticut featuring the Bluegrass Gospel Project.

Not only was the event an evening of wonderful music, it was also successful in raising just over $4,000 for Community Kitchens through ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations.

Community Kitchens of Northeastern Connecticut is a nonprofit organization that provides a hot noon-time meal each weekday at one of five loca-tions in our region including the First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Mondays, the Living Faith United Methodist Church of Putnam on Tuesdays, the United Methodist Church of Danielson on Wednesdays, All Hallows Catholic Church of Moosup on Thursdays, and Moosup United Methodist Church on Fridays. All meals are free and everyone is wel-come.

“We were delighted to host this event,” said the Rev. Jocelyn Gardner Spencer, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Woodstock. “The evening raised funds and awareness for a won-derful organization with whom our church is proud to partner, and it gave us a chance to share God’s extravagant welcome and hospitality with our wider com-munity. And the music was fab-ulous!”

The appreciative sell-out crowd was treated to the signa-ture vocals, close harmonies, and musicianship of the Bluegrass Gospel Project. BGP was formed in Vermont ten years ago, and has performed at bluegrass festi-vals, churches, and other venues throughout New England.

BGP performed two 50-minute sets of traditional bluegrass gos-pel numbers and favorites from their most recent CDs “Shine” and “Blue Morpho” as well new material for an upcoming CD. The audience responded enthusiastically to such num-bers as an a cappella rendition of “Precious Memories” and a banjo-driven version of U2’s “Still Haven’t Found What I’m

Looking For.” At the conclu-sion of the performance, BGP responded to a standing ovation with a two-number encore.

“What a wonderful ener-gizing evening,” remarked Pat Monahan, president of Community Kitchens of Northeastern Connecticut. “The music was just amazing. The crowd was thoroughly engaged and very generous. We are extremely grateful.”

“Collaboration has become our mantra,” commented Bob

Kirk of the Hill Church, who along with Bruce Lyman orga-nized the event. “So many folks joined us in making this fundraiser a success includ-ing our Monday Community Kitchen partner churches East Woodstock Congregational Church, South Woodstock Baptist Church, and Christ Church of Pomfret. We are especially appreciative of the thirty-five businesses and civic organizations, families and indi-viduals who were our sponsors.”


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that packed the coffee-house to near capacity. Since it’s inception in 2015, the coffeehouse has made headlines across the state, and today towns like Bristol, New London, Norwich, Torrington and others are looking to the orga-nizers of the coffeehouse for guidance to start their own programs in hopes to repeating the success seen in Killingly.

The coffeehouse has hosted forums, get-to-gethers and even the presentation of medals to veterans through-out the region and has quickly become a sta-ple of northeastern Connecticut.

Five veterans and one volunteer were honored with volunteer service pins from the National Veteran Corps while those who helped start the coffeehouse and those who have since come on board to make it a massive success were recognized for their commitment to the program.

One of those was Army veteran Sean Hendricks, Killingly’s town manager, who reflected on the first year of the program and what it has been like for him to see the coffee-house thrive and grow into not only a great suc-cess story, but also an example for other towns to follow as they too try to bring their veterans together.

“A lot of people did it, but I was part of putting this together and helped find a space. I’m a

younger veteran, and so I don’t identify with my military service the way the older guys do, but I think the surprise is that there are so many veterans. The cool thing is we found a spot and we didn’t know what interest there was going to be,” said Hendricks. “Week in and week out we had 30 to 35 people here not just coming to hang out but we pro-vided services for them and things not done any-where else. It’s served as a model for other plac-es and in the end it’s not only what’s best for these guys, but it’s cool for little old Killingly to be on the forefront of this kind of program.”

Tom Pandolfi, an Army veteran who has become a major contrib-utor and volunteer to the coffeehouse in its first year, said he is proud to have been a part of mak-ing the program such a huge success.

“We initially started it because there was really nothing up here in eastern Connecticut for veterans. The coffee-house became a great gathering place to form a bond and camarade-rie for veterans,” he said. “As it expanded we brought in guest speak-ers, lawyers, anything and everything these veterans want. The vets decide who they want us to reach out too. It

takes a grassroots effort to start up something like this.”

The special anni-versary ceremony recognized veterans Charles Milewski, of Dayville, Jack Tucker, of Canterbury, George Brown, of Woodstock, Meredith Kerttula,of Pomfret, and Richard Dvorin, of Pomfret, as well as volunteer Linda Lee, of Danielson, for their commitment to the coffeehouse, adding their names to the long list of volunteers also recognized in October. Greg Klein, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Coordinator for the Thames Valley Council

For Community Action, the organization respon-sible for the coffeehouse, said that it’s because of these volunteers the coffeehouse have prov-en to be a lasting and cherished addition to the Quiet Corner com-munity.

“This has been such a great place for us,” Klein said. “This would not have been anything close to what it has become without the col-lective effort [of the vol-unteers].”

Several veterans took the time to thank their town leaders, as well as Klein and the volun-teers, for their undying effort to make the cof-feehouse a success. Sen.

Mae Flexer, who sits on the Veteran Affairs Committee in Hartford, praised her town and its leaders for bringing such a great program to life and helping support it over the past year.

“I want to say how proud I am that this is in Killingly. It’s a testa-ment to the great lead-ers that we have in this town,” Flexer said. “You couldn’t ask for better leaders that understand the needs of veterans and the sacrifices they made. This coffeehouse has been a tremendous resource for me and I’m so grateful for that. To come here every couple of weeks, to talk to the veterans and hear their concerns and get their feedback on what we’re debating in Hartford and ideas for new things that we could be doing, I’m so grateful to be able to have those conversa-tions.”

Flexer presented cita-tions signed by herself and State Reps. Danny Rovero and Christine Randall to the volun-teers honored during the anniversary ceremony. Also speaking during the event was Town Council Chairman David Griffiths as well as a representative of the Norwich Veterans Center who congratulat-ed the coffeehouse and its volunteers on a great first year and joined oth-ers in expressing confi-dence in a bright future for the now iconic pro-gram in Killingly.

Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909-4129, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Veterans Coffeehouse ‘on the forefront’ of veterans’ issuesCOFFEEHOUSEcontinued from page A1

Killingly Town Manager Sean Hendricks speaks to a full house during the one-year anniversary celebration for the town’s Veterans Coffeehouse. Hendricks said the program has become a great success story and an example towns throughout eastern Connecticut have begun to follow for their own programs.

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“The outbreak of Zika is a global public health crisis that could affect up to 4 million people just this year. It’s a scary prospect that requires the U.S. to take immediate, sci-ence-based action,” said Murphy after the pres-ident’s announcement. “The president’s action to immediately apply resources to confront this threat is necessary, particularly in light of continued obstruction

by my Republican col-leagues who refuse to allocate emergency funding for it. But I remain gravely con-cerned that cutting fund-ing for Ebola research to fight Zika is robbing Peter to pay Paul – and endangers public health infrastructures we built to prevent another glob-al outbreak. We cannot continue this game of whack-a-mole, funding one deadly disease at a time.”

In total, around $589 million is being redirect-ed to help combat the Zika virus on the home-land. Blumenthal called the president’s action a much-needed step in the right direction where other lawmakers have failed to act.

“In the wake of Congress’ unconsciona-

ble absence of action, the president made an important move today to protect the American people from the Zika global health emergen-cy,” Blumenthal said. “Unfortunately, the Administration is ham-strung in terms of the scope and scale of what it can do to address this crisis. The responsibil-ity for fully protecting Americans from Zika rests on the shoulders of Congress and the Republican leaders who control both hous-es. I will continue urg-ing my colleagues to move legislation that will unleash a com-prehensive strategy to protect people from the virus both domestically and abroad, including increased access to vital contraception services.”

According to the CDC, the Zika virus is known to be spread primarily through certain mos-quitoes, but cases of the disease being sex-ually transmitted have been recorded as well. Symptoms of the disease mimic rather common diseases and include fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis with few cases ever ending in death. The World Health Organization issues a public health emergency of interna-tional concern earlier this year as cases of the virus around the world have only continued to increase over time.

Murphy, who has shown consistent con-cern for the potential epidemic in the past with a request for $1.9 billion to address the

outbreak, said he feels the Untied States is on the right path in taking an early step towards fighting the virus now. However he fears that taking the money from Ebola research may prove to be more harm-ful that helpful in the long run.

“Getting in front of the Zika outbreak must be a priority, but so must our work to confront and prevent another serious epidem-ic like Ebola,” Murphy said. “That’s why I led almost two dozen sen-ators in calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fully fund the president’s $1.9 bil-lion emergency sup-plemental request to combat the Zika virus – without undermining our efforts to address

other public health crises. I call on my col-leagues to consider and pass emergency funding to stop Zika in its tracks and protect those most at risk.”

Murphy also cospon-sored the “Adding Zika Virus to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act” that was passed by the Senate in March.

To date the only Zika cases that have been confirmed in the United States have been due to contacting the dis-ease abroad. No local-ly acquired cases have been reported at this time.


Blumenthal, Murphy react to Zika virus actionsZIKAcontinued from page A1

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FALL RIVER, Mass. — Recently, Boy Scout Troop 21, of Putnam, spent the night on board the famous USS Massachusetts also known as “Big Mamie.”

The Scouts made the trip to Battleship Cove, in Fall River, Massachusetts, to explore the world’s largest collection of historic U.S. naval ships, including the battleship Massachusetts, destroy-er Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., submarine Lionfish, PT Boats 617 and 796, and the Russian missile corvette Hiddensee.

Scouts, their parents and adult leaders bunked aboard Big Mamie on Friday, April 1, followed the next day

by a knot tying class, a living history presentation and a Morse code class.

“This is amazing. Ever since I was a kid I’ve wanted to see a battleship,” said Bruce Burr, adult guardian for one of the Scouts. “Aircraft carriers are great but when you see a battleship it embodies all the strength and greatness of America.”

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together many stakehold-ers in manufacturing and other fields to focus on that Connecticut has to offer.

“There’s a narrative about Connecticut sometimes that’s really negative,” Flexer said before the speakers and audi-ence. “There are some real-ly positive things that are happening, particularly in Eastern Connecticut. There’s great things happening right here at QVCC. There’s a lot of great partnerships. This morning is a great opportu-nity for folks to learn about the partnerships that already exist and better ways that we can build stronger collabora-tions. There are so many tre-mendous resources available, particularly in the area of manufacturing in our region. We can build upon those and make them stronger if we con-tinue to have conversations and talk about things.”

The roundtable was preced-ed by a tour of the QVCC cam-pus where a new Advanced Manufacturing Program facility is being construct-ed, which is expected to add many educational opportuni-ties to the region in several different fields. With schools like Windham Tech and Ellis Tech also providing oppor-tunities in manufacturing and production, leaders from both schools talked about the importance of continuing to focus on providing opportu-nities for students to follow those career paths.

Windham Technical High School Principal Mark Ambruso said programs like what QVCC is preparing to offer give late bloomers a chance to explore a new career in a growing field in today’s economy.

“I was a principal of a local public schools prior to my experience at Windham Tech, and I saw a tremendous amount of students that, at the age of 13, may not have been prepared to go into a technical high school and do the things they have to do, but maturity happens,” Ambruso said. “It happens at different ages and as I go back and see many of the graduates from my previ-ous school, they’re using their skills. They’re going back to community college and going out and getting educated. If we

open those doors to those stu-dents that may be late bloom-ers or change their mind, it’s a tremendous opportunity.”

Ellis Tech Principal Dr. Brian Mignault agreed, not-ing that QVCC is currently working with his school to launch the courses in their advanced manufacturing pro-gram. Not only has it added to the Ellis Tech campus, it adds to the opportunities available for the entire community as well.

“It’s a wonderful fit,” said Mignault. “One of the chal-lenges that we have as a tech-nical high school is with our population, we draw from 15 to 19 towns, so it’s a large area. When the day is done and the buses leave, we have tremendous facilities we’d like to take advantage of for longer periods of time than just ending at 2 p.m. every day. Evening programs would be wonderful.”

Along with a focus on con-tinuing education opportuni-ties, some of those present for the roundtable spoke about the significance of changing the perspective of students, schools and even parents when it comes to the career opportunities in manufactur-ing. Jeff Koehl, chairman and CEO of SPIROL International Corporation, said there is a massive need in the state to encourage students to embrace a manufacturing career.

“Connecticut is not the most business friendly state. It’s certainly not the lowest cost state to operate in,” said Koehl, who explained the Connecticut branch is cur-rently expanding. “Honestly, at the present time we don’t have the skilled work force that we need in Connecticut. As we work through where we’re going to invest our next building and location we look at all these negative factors of Connecticut, yet Connecticut is close to our heart. We start-ed here. I will say that honest-ly the only reason we selected Connecticut to expand is the faith that we have that things are going to change.”

Renee Lasko, a Putnam selectman in the audience for the roundtable discus-sion, put her two cents into the discussion explaining that she comes from a family who didn’t exactly embrace the concept of manufacturing as a great career choice in her

younger years. She said that stigma still remains for many parents today and changing that perspective may be a key to seeing those skilled in those fields really start to thrive.

“I think perhaps it needs rebranding not just to kids, not just to schools, but to the parents,” said Lasko. “I sus-pect telling someone your kid will make more as a welder than as a different major they might find it hard to believe. They were programmed as kids and as young adults the only way to be success-ful unless to have a college degree. It’s hard for me to get out of that mindset. We need to find a way to make that knowledge more acceptable to parents.”

Putnam Economic and Community Development Coordinator Delpha Very chimed in, saying that anoth-er important goal that needs to be set is to work together as a region to make sure stu-dents know the opportunities presented to them. Very said she fears that many students may not even know they have the chance to embrace their skills in manufacturing and production because of limited knowledge or exposure to the programs offered at the col-leges and schools throughout Eastern Connecticut.

“Sometimes some of the stu-dents that we’re talking about

today don’t know the possibil-ities that are available. They don’t know some of the things that are going on in the inno-vative sector that UConn is doing because they’ve never had the possibility of going there, whether that’s through a field trip or something else,” Very said. “Some of these students who have made bad choices or maybe never had the choice don’t realize the possibilities that are out there. Sometimes just empow-ering the learners can make a big impact. I would caution limiting the possibilities to kids.”

Another major point of discussion was the poten-tial gain the region could see from the new Senate Bill 1, which Senator Flexer said will change the way the state looks at innovation by pro-viding a competitive process with impact communities that have a focus on innova-tion in Connecticut.

“For the competitive por-tion of Senate Bill 1 we will have to compete to get some of these resources to be an inno-vation district,” Flexer said. “It will provide the resources that are necessary, that notion of shared support for multiple startups and for renovating a mill spaces, but I want north-eastern Connecticut to be ready to go when that compet-itive process starts. I want us

to have this conversation and other conversations so we can be as competitive as possible.”

Flexer said she felt the roundtable discussion served its purpose to open dialogue and bring together many different entities towards a common goal. With an eye on the future, she believes, and hopes, that this will not be the last time these stakeholders come together for the greater good.

“As the State Senator for the 29th District I’ve had the opportunity to hear about all of these great things. I’ve toured all of these schools and seen the programming that’s going on at these institutions,” she said. “It’s great for me to know all of that, but that’s the point of this morning is to share the great things that are happening. It’s important for everyone in the region to have a better understanding of the great things that are happening here and being able to have a collaboration. There’s a lot of talk sometimes about how the state is spend-ing its resources and I think it’s really important that the state of Connecticut makes the investments in this kind of programming.”


Flexer hosts economic development roundtable at QVCCQVCCcontinued from page A1

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State Sen. Mae Flexer speaks during a roundtable discussion on economic development and innovation in the region on April 8 at Quinebaug Valley Community College. While the forum was touted as a focus on the north-east region of the state, representatives from all across Eastern Connecticut were on hand to discuss bettering education and manufacturing and the new Senate Bill 1 that passed the Finance Committee in Hartford the day before.

Photo courtesy Peter A. Lombardo

Scouts, Scout leaders and their parents from Boy Scout Troop 21 in Putnam visited Battleship Cove in Fall River, Mass., earlier this month. After spending the night aboard the USS Massachusetts, the group toured and learned about the Massachusetts and the other five historic naval ships on display.

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With two months of service to the church now in the books, The Villager sat down for a talk with Williams to discuss his transition to a new community and his goals for the church in the future.

First of all, welcome to the Quiet Corner. We’ll start with ask-ing what brings you here to Killingly and, specifically, the South Killingly C o n g r e g a t i o n a l Church?

“As in most areas of faith, it was a combina-tion of things that led people to other people. I am what would be called a bi-vocational minister, so I work a full-time job during the week and on weekends, this becomes my job. That was the result of having worked with American Express for about 15 years. I worked out of my home in Hebron. I was notified a week before Thanksgiving that my job was going away. That, combined with reaching the tender age of 50, put me in a clas-sic mid-life crisis trying to figure out what was next and I had heard a call to preach for prob-ably a good 10 years before now. I had on occasion provided pul-pit supply at the Gilead Congregational Church

in Hebron, which is the church I grew up with. I did it a few times and people indicated they got a lot out of it and I missed my calling.”

And you find your-self in a position where you final-ly have a chance to embrace that calling.

“Exactly. That call became a bullhorn in the ear, or as a friend of mine referred to it, ‘God’s 2x4.’ So here I am. I had reached out to the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ. I let them know this was a path I was con-sidering. Tom Clough, the Regional Minister that covers the eastern part of Connecticut for the Untied Church of Christ, started conver-sations with me. He stopped here in South Killingly and found a church that was very faithful, dedicated and had a small congrega-tion and appeared to be in need of someone to become a more secure and permanent min-ister. I was invited to connect with the people here in South Killingly, I came out a did a ser-vice or two as a trial run and they’ve kept me around.”

You’ve been here for almost two months, so you’ve had that opportunity to get a feel for the congrega-tion and its people. You’ve been able to

experience the Easter holiday and you’ve had chances to meet the people and learn what is expected of you as the leader of this church. How has that experience been?

“Like any other adjust-ment, it’s both chaotic and energizing at the same time. I think the first and foremost thing that seems to be expect-ed of me is stability. The people of this church want to know what to expect week after week when I come in here. That has been a primary focus is stabilizing and securing a foundation to work from within the church. Secondly, it is a very small congrega-tion, probably 10 to 12 people at this point. The sanctuary that we have couldn’t hold much more that 75 so it’s not like we can go out and try to pull in thousands of people into services, but we want to make it a place where people who are looking for a small community to worship in and build their faith feel comfortable and right at home.”

As you pointed out, it is a small congrega-tion. It’s got a very old and classic style to it. Do you like the fact that it’s such a small congregation? Is that part of the appeal of this church communi-ty for you?

“I actually love that

aspect, and if you listen to some of the leaders of the mega churches that are out there, those large scale churches with tens of thousands of people, they will all tell you that one of their strong focuses in minis-try is small groups and how to take this large group and still connect to people on a one-to-one basis as human beings. As social media and the Internet has taken off probably the greatest thing that we’ve lost is that interpersonal con-nection and that ability to relate to each other, but we can do that in a small group. I’m hoping that we could become a center of excellence for small groups and if the other churches in the area see a need in that area our facility could be able to handle that. We can facilitate that because that’s our lives every day.”

When it comes to being the leader of a church it is a differ-ent world nowadays. People have differ-ent perspectives on religion. With such a small church, how do you try to incorpo-rate the more classic beliefs and values of your older members while also trying to evolve and under-stand that you need to embrace more mod-ern perspectives to bring in a younger following at the same time?

“First and foremost, fundamentally, is to remember that this is Christ’s church. It’s not mine, it’s not any par-ticular person’s, this is Christ’s church and we are the stewards of it. We are the ones that help keep it moving for-ward and bring hope to a community. So, to some extent, I actually put the blinders on rela-tive to what stage of life someone is in. If anoth-er 10 people walk in the door and they’re all over the age of 60 it would be just as thrilling to me as if we got four fami-lies that came in with kids that are elementary school age. The church is here to serve all God’s people, not one segment. The people who are already here absolute-ly have traditions that are rooted and founded in not only the church but this community in particular, and are well worth upholding. Part of that is making sure we have vehicles to com-municate that to people who come in the door for the first time. We actually just released a welcome brochure this week that walks people through the history of the church and explains a couple of the elements of our service that are traditional standards.”

You’ve inherited a congregation and church that has a lot of history behind it. That’s a big respon-sibility to live up to.

How do you respect the history of this con-gregation and help it live up to its own leg-acy?

“If you look at the history of the church and the events that have taken place, at the point in time when they took place they weren’t traditions. They were just what people did in that ay and age based on their belief and faith and strength. So first and foremost, what I’m looking at is how are we are establishing the right faithful approach to life that someone is going to look back on years from now. In some areas, you just have to anchor yourself in your core, and that’s being disciples of Christ. How we do that is what can change and should change, quite frank-ly. The focus needs to be on how do we take today’s era, but not dis-tort the core message itself, which is one of love, peace and hope. Those messages need to be anchor.”

Well Kevin, thank you so much for tak-ing the time to talk with us. I guess all that’s left to say is — welcome to Killingly!

“Thank you. Happy to be a part of it!”


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Speedbowl, Westboro Speedway, Riverside Park Speedway, Pocono Raceway and, of course, Thompson, making him a staple of the New England racing com-munity during his time behind the microphone.

Russ, first of all, I have to say as a writer and a friend you have been a great man to me and many other reporters and person-alities over the years. How does it feel to experience your final weekend at Thompson Speedway?

“It is much more emotional than I ever thought it would be. [Saturday] was kind of tough, going through the paddock area and seeing all the people I’ve worked with and been involved with for all these years. This morning has been overwhelming. I think from the time I left the Whelen Modified Tour drivers meeting to come back to my office it prob-ably took me 20 minutes to get through the mid-way. People have been extending congratula-tions and wishing me the best. It means more than any one of them will ever know. It’s been a very special week-end.”

You’ve been involved with a lot of things over the years, but Thompson Speedway has always been what you are well known for in this area. They call you “The

Voice of Thompson Speedway,” and after more than 30 years, you’ve seen so many different eras of rac-ing and many differ-ent names take to this track. What are some of your favorite mem-ories?

“Wow, favorite memo-ries. How much time do you have? I think num-ber one is the changes of the facility. When I look back at this racetrack and many racetracks when I first started doing this and then look at them today, especial-ly here at Thompson, it’s just remarkable the transformation that has been made here over the years. With racing, Jason, there are proba-bly more than 100 that I could talk about.”

Can you give me a few that really stand out?

“One that comes to mind that’s really spe-cial is the year that Jimmy Spencer beat Richie Evans in the 300. That was absolutely an incredible feature. Jimmy had gotten the lead and Richie was bearing down on him. Jimmy’s bumper got very wide and Richie tried everything in the book to get by him. The fans were going crazy and they were all on their feet screaming and hollering. Spencer won the race. It was just a marvelous event. Another one that comes to mind is back in 1983. Veteran George Summers was retiring and he was running his last race here. George won the race and I don’t

think there was a dry eye in the place.”

Even just this week-end, working the speedway in the press box myself, I’ve heard so many tributes to you. You got a flag from the Modified drivers during their drivers meeting and you’ve left an impact on a lot of people here. Over 30-plus years you’ve become somewhat of a local celebrity, and even this weekend alone, a lot of people have come here to bid you farewell and praise your commitment to Thompson Speedway. It doesn’t seem like your celebrity ever goes to your head. You’re always such a grounded guy.

“There are people who say, ‘You’ve done this, you’ve done that, you don’t realize the effect you’ve had here,’ and you really don’t. I love what I have done, and if there is notoriety that comes with it that’s all well and good, but when you love something as much as I’ve loved doing this, that’s really all that it takes.”

I know you won’t be in the big office anymore, but is Thompson Speedway going to continue to be a part of your life even in retirement?

“Oh, of course. Absolutely. I’ve told management that if they need anything I’m only a few minutes away. I’ll be more than happy to come over and help. I’ve also had dis-

cussions with a group of retired drivers who typically sit in front of the announcer’s booth. For years, during every race event we’d kid with them and have some fun with them. I’ve informed them that they better slide over and make room for one more seat.”

We’ve heard some new voices in the announcer’s booth and we have some new faces at the speedway. How have you been able to help the speed-way make the transi-tion to fill your shoes? Which are pretty big shoes to fill, I might add…

“I guess my thought is that I want to work with them and build their level of professionalism as best I possibly can. I think that we all come to a point where we real-ize that life is going to change and there even-tually will come a time when you hang up your hat or the microphone so to speak. For the last couple of years, this has kind of been bouncing around in the back of my head. We had the opportunity to work with and help to train some great personali-ties and they know the routine. I think they’ll do fine. They’ll develop their own styles, but I’ve done my best to provide the building blocks.”

We’ve talked about this personally, but a lot of people have talked to you about why you never decid-ed to move up to the “big leagues.” You had your opportu-nities in NASCAR

to make the jump to the national touring series, but you stayed in Thompson. Why did you make that decision to build your legacy here?

“Is bigger better? To be very honest, as far as announcing is con-cerned, I have worked at tracks all up and down the East Coast in addition to Thompson. When it came time to consider the offers that came down from Motor Racing Network, I real-ly began to think, ‘Do I want to live out of a suitcase’ 35 weekends a year? My home is right here in northeastern Connecticut. I have a lot of local ties and I guess I enjoyed being in a smaller pond as much the same way in my reg-ular career. I started my radio career in a major market in Washington, D.C. and spent 27 years in Southbridge and loved every minute of it. I had numerous opportunities to work in Hartford or Boston and other major cities, but I said no. I think, espe-cially in that business, you can make a differ-ence in your communi-ty. You’re not just one of 1,000 voices on 100 radio stations.”

Who would you like to thank on your last weekend here in Thompson?

“I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone that I’ve had the chance to work with over all these years. I’ve worked with some of the best announcers in the busi-ness and I’ve learned

from every one of them. I thank Josh Vanada, Thompson Speedway’s general manager, who has worked very hard to make this transition into retirement smooth, and I appreciate that immensely. MaryAnn Rossi, here at the office, has just been wonderful to work with over these years. A very special thanks to the Hoenig family. Donald hired me many years ago and has treated me like gold. I think the world of that man and there’s noth-ing I wouldn’t do for him. He’s a very special person. I’ll never forget his kindness. It’s been a wonderful career. It really has.”

Well Russ, over the years, you’ve helped a lot of people out in this business. Personally, you gave me a great opportunity to be part of the press box at the speedway on race weekends, which I will never take for granted. You’ve been a big supporter of my career and you’ve helped others in their careers as well. You may be humble, but you’ve left quite a mark on this com-munity and we’re all going to miss you. Enjoy your retire-ment.

“Thank you, Jason.”


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KILLINGLY — State Sen. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) joined a group of more than 50 veterans and volun-teers Tuesday, April 12, to celebrate the first anniver-sary of the RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse in Danielson.

On behalf of the Northeastern Connecticut delegation, Sen. Flexer pre-sented official citations from the General Assembly to six volunteers who have been instrumental to the success of the organization over the last year, five of whom are also veterans.

The RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse is the first-of-its-kind in the state, and has grown steadily in its mem-bership over the last year, requiring a change in venue to a more spacious loca-tion within the Killingly Community Center on Broad Street.

“I am so proud that the RSVP Veterans Coffeehouse, which has been such an enor-mous success, is located here in Killingly. This has been an incredible resource for our local veterans and for me per-sonally. As the Chair of the legislature’s Veterans Affairs Committee, the Veterans Coffeehouse has given me the opportunity to spend time talking about legisla-tive proposals with the men and women who will bene-fit from them,” said Flexer “The Coffeehouse opened shortly after I was sworn into

the Senate, and it has been wonderful to have these con-versations and get feedback from our local veterans as the committee debates differ-ent bills meant to help them. I sincerely congratulate the organizers and members on the continued growth and success over the first year of

this program, and I believe the support the town has shown for it is truly a testa-ment to how Northeastern Connecticut feels about our veterans.”

Those who received cita-tions included Charles Milewski, of Dayville; Jack Tucker, of Canterbury;

George Brown, of Woodstock; Meredith Kerttula, of Pomfret; Richard Dvorin, of Pomfret; and Linda Lee, of Killingly.

“The Killingly Community Center has given us such a great space here, and I am thankful to the Town and Recreation Department

for supporting us,” RSVP Coordinator Greg Kline said during the ceremony. “This would not be what it is with-out their collaboration.”

Killingly Town Manager Sean Hendricks remarked on how quickly the organization has grown over the year.

“As a veteran, I am grat-ified to see this,” said Hendricks. “A program like this makes us look back on the good parts of our service, and helps us remember why we did what we did. My mil-itary service is the reason I am the man I became. I am very proud that we have a place here in Killingly that serves the whole region.”

Killingly Town Council Chairman David Griffiths, an Air Force veteran, con-gratulated the group on vol-unteers on what he called a “positive and successful pro-gram.”

He spoke about his fam-ily’s long tradition of mili-tary service, and noted that the group has helped many to overcome the silence that often follows service.

“I wish they had the opportunity to sit down and talk with other veterans to release that ‘black hole’ in your heart – to talk about your service with fellow vet-erans,” Griffiths said to those in attendance. “To share, to learn, to be together – you’ve done your part by serving. Now we must do our part to serve you.”

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Sen. Mae Flexer presents veteran and volunteer George Brown with a General Assembly Citation.

Flexer presents General Assembly citations to volunteers

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HARTFORD — State Rep. Mike Alberts (R-Woodstock) attended Autism Awareness Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 6.

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“April is Autism Awareness month. I want to thank the Connecticut Autism Action Coalition (CAAC) for hosting the event and especially to those who presented at the Capitol on Wednesday morning. It was powerful to hear the stories from those living with ASD,” said Alberts. “The legislature has been proactive in its approach toward ASD. Just last year, I supported legislation to ensure transitional services be provid-

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Jeffrey Richards, 36, of 7 Short St., Apt. B, Danielson,

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Monday, April 4

Jazmine A. Tyler, 24, of 37 Mill St., Putnam, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while license is refused/sus-pended/revoked; possession of drug paraphernalia.

Wednesday, April 6

Jamie M. Murphy, 30, of 46 Grove St., Putnam, was charged with insurance cover-age failing to meet minimum requirements, operating a motor vehicle while license is refused/revoked/suspended.

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Wednesday, April 6

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HARTFORD — Sen. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly), State Rep. Danny Rovero (D-Killingly) and State Rep. Christine Rosati Randall (D-Killingly) last week welcomed the news that the General Assembly’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee has endorsed a bill authored by the delegation that would exempt Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam from the state’s hospital tax.

The Finance Committee acted Thursday, April 8, vot-ing to move forward Senate Bill 49 to the floor of the Senate for further action. An early copy of the bill showed that it would save Day Kimball and another hospital $3.9 million.

If adopted, the bill would exempt Day Kimball from the out-patient state tax on hospi-tals, instituted in 2012 to take advantage of a federal law that

allows states to get payments from the federal government if they collect a tax from a hospital or other health care provider, then redistribute the money to those groups.

“The action taken by the finance committee today is incredibly encouraging, because it reinforces the appe-tite for change in our legis-lature on the way hospitals are currently funded,” said Flexer. “The finance com-mittee’s endorsement of SB 49 today is tremendous news as we continue to push for changes that will protect our local hospital.”

On Wednesday, the bud-get-writing Appropriations Committee voted to approve an amended fiscal year 2017 spending plan that would pro-tect tens of millions of dol-lars in state hospital aid from large, damaging cuts by the

governor.In that budget, Medicaid

funding is broken down into multiple line items which lessens the blow to commu-nity hospitals if and when the governor makes rescissions.

“After this past year, and as the Chair of the Human Services Subcommittee on Appropriations, it became clear that we need a new way of structuring this money so that hospital funding isn’t hit with the repeated and far-reaching blows that were dealt in the current year,” said Flexer. “We are optimistic that this proposal will receive support on the floor of the Senate and House, but ultimately will have to wait to see whether the governor is willing to sign a bill that limits his reach into that attractive pool of funding in uncertain financial times.”

Rovero welcomed the

news of the finance commit-tee’s endorsement of SB 49 and applauded the change to Medicaid spending passed by the Appropriations Committee.

“I am happy that we are finally recognizing the differ-ence between small hospitals like Day Kimball and much larger health care providers. I expect this exemption will be a benefit to Day Kimball Hospital’s budgetary process, going forward,” said Rovero. “And changing the way hos-pital funding is listed in the budget is going to be a game changer. If this passes, Day Kimball won’t have to worry about whether their funding will be in place, because it will be secure. I give Sen. Flexer a lot of credit for making that happen.”

Randall also noted that the advancement of these mea-

sures is good news for north-eastern Connecticut’s hospi-tal.

“This is a positive step in our fight to protect our small, independent hospi-tals like Day Kimball. Our local health care system is vital to our community,” said Randall. This legislation would address the uncertain-ty we have dealt with this past year. I am grateful to Senator Flexer, Representative Rovero and the members of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee and Appropriations Committee for their work in moving these measures forward.”

SB 49 will next be taken up by the Senate. The Appropriations Committee’s budget proposal will be sub-ject to negotiations with the governor’s office in the com-ing weeks.

Legislators welcome DKH tax exemption

POMFRET — The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is pleased to partner with the Town of Pomfret and accept seven funds to ben-efit the Pomfret Public Library.

The Community Foundation’s stew-ardship goals are to achieve perpetuity of the funds while making annual dis-tributions to the library and reducing the workload for the town.

“We are very happy to have the Community Foundation help us maxi-mize the impact of these bequests which were left to us by generous community members,” said Pomfret Public Library Board Chairman Ann Hinchman. “We look forward to continuing to honor their legacy by enhancing our beloved

local library.”The Pomfret Library Funds include

the following endowments, which total $207,730:

• Sarah M. Aicher Memorial Garden Fund, established 1995, to support the care, maintenance and improvement of the Sarah M. Aicher Memorial Garden at the Pomfret Public Library.

• Abilene C. Averill Fund, established 1940, for the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Town of Pomfret, CT Public Library.

• Virginia Burdick Blumberg Fund, established 1998, to support the care, maintenance and improvement of the Pomfret Public Library.

• Margaret G. Deal Fund, established

1995, to support the care, maintenance and improvement of the Pomfret Public Library.

• Phillip G. James Fund, established 2001, to support the Pomfret Public Library.

• Seldom B. Overlock Fund, estab-lished 1935, to support the ongoing oper-ations and maintenance of the Pomfret Public Library.

• Elizabeth Woods Memorial Fund, established 1997, to support the pur-chase of well-bound books: classics and the type meant to last and be read for generations.

These funds will join more than 30 other agency endowments managed by the Community Foundation, which has

more than 460 individual funds overall. In addition to investment management, the Community Foundation also will provide accounting and record keeping, periodic reporting, and distributions of the funds. Additionally, the Foundation is available to provide guidance and training regarding the cultivation and solicitation of endowment gifts.

For more information about agency endowments and other ways to part-ner with the Community Foundation to achieve your philanthropic goals, con-tact Lilli Rhodes at [email protected] or Alison Woods at [email protected], or by phone at 860-442-3572.

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DAYVILLE — Killingly High’s Drew Daley notched nine strikeouts through seven innings against Ellis Tech last Saturday but that number mattered less than the singular run the Redmen trailed the Golden Eagles by in the bot-tom of the seventh — yet Daley figured Killingly had one last chance.

“We always talk about how we’ve got to push to the end,” Daley said.

Daley’s mood changed dramatically after the Redmen’s final push in the bottom of the seventh inning — with Evan Zanauskas doubling home the tying run and Ben Desaulnier singling home Zanauskas to give Killingly a 3-2 comeback victory over Ellis Tech in the Redmen’s home opener at Owen Bell Park on April 9.

“I’m a very upbeat person. I lost it when that happened. I freaked out a little bit,” Daley said. “It couldn’t be any more of a team sport. We did it today.”

Daley kept the Redmen within strik-ing distance despite little offensive sup-port through six innings.

“This was about guts for (Daley) today. He just came out and battled,” said Killingly coach David Austin. “Kept us in the ballgame when we were lackluster at the plate and struggling at times on defense so give the kid credit, he did his job.”

Daley surrendered an unearned run in both the first and sixth innings and Killingly trailed 2-1 going into the bot-tom of the seventh. Killingly squan-dered a pair of good scoring opportuni-ties — loading the bases with two outs in bottom of the first inning but failing to score. And the Redmen put runners on first and second base with one out in the bottom of the fourth but could not plate a run.

Trailing Ellis Tech 2-1 going into the bottom of the seventh — Killingly final-ly came up with some clutch hitting.

Derek Griffiths led off and reached on an error. Zanauskas (3-for-3 with a pair of doubles and one RBI) doubled off Ellis Tech’s Caleb Deslauriers to drive Griffiths home and tie it at 2-2.

Desaulnier came to the plate with Zanauskas on second base — and a chance to end it.

“I tried to drop back and look for my pitch,” Desaulnier said. “(Zanauskus) made a nice swing to tie the game. When they decided to pitch to me I just knew that I just had to get it done. I saw my pitch and I just drove it.”

Desaulnier (2-for-4 with one RBI) smacked the ball in the gap in right center to plate Zanaukus with the game winner.

“Give Ben (Desaulnier) the credit and Evan (Zanauskus) the credit for doing their jobs,” said coach Austin.

Daley finished with nine strike-outs en route to the complete-game win, allowing five hits and walking one. Deslauriers absorbed the com-plete-game loss, going six-plus innings, giving up just one earned run, seven hits, and hitting two batters.

Austin gave the Redmen credit for never giving up. The victory lifted Killingly’s record to 1-2. Killingly is next scheduled to play at E.O. Smith on Friday, April 15. The Redmen return home to play host to Lyman Memorial on Monday, April 18.

“I’ve got a good bunch of kids that like to play baseball. It’s a learning pro-cess,” Austin said. “Like I said, they’re just kids. They’re just trying to figure out their way. We took our first two losses of the season and they never quit. And they didn’t quit today. I’ve got some kids with character. It’s just a matter of working out the kinks and getting on a good roll.”

Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at [email protected].

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PUTNAM — Putnam High senior right-hander Makenzie Livingston struck out 13 against Ellis Tech but the Golden Eagles rallied for a 10-6 softball victory over the Clippers Monday at Owen Tarr Field.

Rhiannon Sulik went 4-for-4 with two doubles and drove home three runs for Ellis Tech. Sydney Tetrault finished 3-for-4 with a double and three RBIs and Sarah Tellier went 2-for-4 with one RBI for Ellis Tech. Kirstin Light struck out seven to pick up the pitching victory.

Lindsay Roberts had two hits and drove home two runs for Putnam. Ashley Burke had two RBIs for the Clippers.

The loss dropped Putnam’s record to 1-2. The Clippers are next scheduled to play host to Grasso Tech on Tuesday, April

19. The win lifted Ellis Tech’s record to 1-0. The Golden Eagles are next scheduled to play host to Norwich Tech on Friday, April 15.

PUTNAM 10, ELLIS TECH 3

DANIELSON — Senior right-hander Nick Foucault struck out nine and walked seven in Putnam High’s vic-tory over host Ellis Tech in high school baseball Monday. Foucault helped his own cause by going 3-for-5 at the plate. Mitchel Barylski drove home two runs for the Clippers. Scott Davagian and Zach Cutler each had one RBI for Putnam.

Jacob Hart had two hits for Ellis Tech and Corey Golden had one RBI for the Golden Eagles. Senior right-hander Chuck Innes went five and one-

third innings and took the loss for Ellis Tech. The loss dropped Ellis Tech’s record to 0-2. The Golden Eagles are next sched-uled to play host to Griswold on Monday, April 18.

The win lifted Putnam’s record to 2-1 overall, 1-0 Constitution State Conference. The Clippers are next sched-uled to travel to Tourtellotte Memorial on Monday, April 18.

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THOMPSON — Woodstock Academy swept Putnam High in boys golf Monday at Quinnatisset Country Club. The match was contest-ed over a nine-hole, par 36 course. Woodstock’s Jordan Lamothe defeated Tyler Fitts 44-68. Woodstock’s Ryan Black defeated Bryce Hosaflook 38-48.

Woodstock’s Dan Harrington defeated Jacob Clinkscale 38-70. Woodstock’s Christian Bombara defeated Troy Davis, 42-71. Woodstock’s Jon-Luc Cournoyer defeated Mike Dicolella 47-70. The team medal score was Woodstock Academy 162, Putnam High 256. Medalist honors were shared by Harrington and Black.

PUTNAM 3, GRISWOLD 1

PUTNAM — Putnam High sophomore Scott Davagian struck out four and walked two in a complete-game effort to help the Clippers defeat Griswold in baseball on April 9. Nate Tedeshi took the loss for Griswold. Mitchel Barylski went 2-for-2 including a double for the Clippers. Nick Foucault finished 1-for-3 and drove home one run for Putnam. Kyle Loomis went 1-for-2 and notched one RBI and Zack Cutler finished 1-for-3 with one RBI for the Clippers.

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THOMPSON — Marianapolis Prep defeated Rocky Hill School 4-3 in golf Monday, April 11, at Quinnatisset Country Club. Golden Knights senior co-captain Isabella DiNoia defeated Jared Lind, 4 and 2. Junior Will Davey defeated Will Janikies of Rocky Hill on the final hole, which culminat-ed in a 1-up victory. Knights sophomores Tim Loftus and Zack LaRoche won over their opponents, 5 and 3 and 4 and 3, respectively. Junior co-cap-tain Tyler Carlson, senior Matt Panagiotou and sophomore Tim Edwards all suffered loss-es for the Knights.

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THOMPSON — Kingswood-Oxford School defeated Marianapolis 12-11 in varsity softball Monday, April 11. The loss dropped the Knights record to 0-2. Senior Taylor Pacheco plated junior Jordan Buell with a double in the seventh inning to pull Marianapolis to within one run but the Knights came up just short. Senior Christina

Doherty led Marianapolis Prep at the plate with a triple, dou-ble, and two RBIs.

KNIGHTS BOYS TENNIS

THOMPSON — Marianapolis Prep defeated MacDuffie School 6-1 in boys varsity ten-nis on Saturday, April 9. In singles MacDuffie’s Victor Godoy defeated Andy Liu 9-8 (7-3); Marianapolis’ Sebastian Porras downed Tin Bui 9-8 (7-1). Marianpolis’ Ramiro Escobedo Silva defeated Liam Chen 8-0. Marianpolis’ Brian Chang defeated Yun Go 8-1. In doubles Marianapolis’ Vincent Gao and Yu Zhou Wu defeated Alex Hao/Hans Li 8-2. Marianapolis’ John Hu and Tony Song defeat-ed Eric Xiong/Dollar Zhu 8-0. Marianapolis’ Yoshimasa Fujikawa and Grady Song defeated Allan Wen/Eno Yoo 8-3.

KNIGHTS GIRLS TENNIS

THOMPSON — Marianapolis defeated Ethel Walker School 4-3 in girls varsity tennis last Saturday, April 9. Doubles vic-tories at No. 2 and No. 3 helped the after the teams split the singles matches 2-2. In singles: Valen Bermudez (EW) defeated Marina Kawasaki 8-3; Jackie Benjamin (EW) downed Nicole Xie 8-4; Cami Harvanek (M) defeated Ams Gilvies 8-0; Nora Ilacqua (M) downed Villy Reyes 8-2. In doubles: Katie Manderink/Marion Carr (EW) defeated Kawasaki/Xie MPrep 9-7; Harvanek/Ilacqua (M) defeated Sophia Boden/Daniela Ramirez 8-2; Polina Bogdanova/Meiling Syriac (M) defeated Viki Varga/Gabby Savino 8-1.

KNIGHTS LACROSSE

THOMPSON — Marianapolis defeated Chapel Hill-Chauncey Hall 11-8 in boys lacrosse last Friday, April 8. Senior captain Timothy Saucier scored four goals and notched two assists for the Knights. Cory Pacheco and Matt Hauver each scored twice and dished out one assist apiece.

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Putnam High’s Makenzie Livingston notched 13 strikeouts in a 10-6 loss Ellis Tech Monday.

Livingston fans 13 but Putnam falls to Ellis Tech


THOMPSON — Freshman Amanda Bogoslofski wasn’t expecting to be the opening day pitcher for Tourtellotte Memorial this season. But a week’s worth of rain and snow, coupled with the absence of Crystal Daly — the Tigers senior ace — put Bogoslofski in the pitcher’s circle for the start of Tourtellotte’s softball season against Windham Tech last Friday.

“I was definitely nervous but

I knew I had to come through because Crystal’s on vacation,” Bogoslofski said. “I was kind of excited though because it was my first game in high school.”

The Tigers eased their fresh-man hurler’s anxiety by scor-ing 21 runs in the first two innings en route to a 32-2 vic-tory over Windham Tech on April 8.

“It just pumped us up,” said Bogoslofoski of the Tigers’ big bats. “It’s a huge relief. We just want to work as a team, stay together.”

Bogoslofski went the five-in-ning distance in a game short-ened by the mercy rule to pick up her first varsity victory. She allowed just one hit, struck out eight, walked two and hit one batter. Bogoslofski helped her own cause by going 3-for-4 at the plate including a double and four RBIs.

Coach Brooke DiFormato said Bogoslofski was well pre-pared to step in for Daly.

“It’s a perfect opportunity to get her in and she earned it,” DiFormato said.

The Tigers season opener was delayed one week because of inclement weather and DiFormato said it was about time to finally play ball.

“I think they were fired up,” DiFormato said. “So this was a good game to get us started with and get a win under our belt and test some things out and see who was going to pro-duce.”

The Tigers offensive produc-tion helped them reached the quarterfinals of the Class S Tournament last season and a veteran crew returns. Against Windham Tech, Tourtellotte senior shortstop and leadoff hitter Carrine Sosnowski went 3-for-5, belted a grand slam, a three-run homer, and doubled to finish with seven RBIs.

“(Sosnowski) is in top form. That’s why she leads us off, because she’s got unbelievable speed and an unbelievable bat and she can get her bat on almost anything,” DiFormato said. “She’s got grit. We like that.”

Freshman center fielder Lauren Ramos went 3-for-4 with a double, triple, and drove

home four runs. Junior third baseman Emily Vincent fin-ished 3-for-4 with a double, tri-ple, and three RBIs. Sophomore Michaela Godzik went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.

“All the regular hitters are back — Emily Vincent, Carrine (Sosnowski) obviously ate Wheaties today and Christina (Kopacz) as well. We always expect those three to produce and they hit the ball really well,” DiFormato said. “But even my subs were coming in and striking the ball well. All that tee work that they hate doing is paying off.”

Senior catcher Christina Kopacz finished 4-for-4 includ-ing two triples, a double, and drove in two runs. Kopacz will likely spend most of the season catching Daly, but Bogoslofski will pitch some innings this season to get ready for next year when Daly moves on after graduation.

“It was a really good game to transition her into high school pitching and she did a really good job because when Crystal’s not here everyone else has to step up and Amanda did that for us,” Kopacz said.

Windham Tech’s Kaitlin Gorman took the complete-game loss, going four innings, striking out four, walk-ing four, and allowing 23 hits.

Kopacz caught Bogoslofski’s first var-sity start last Friday but it came almost a week after the Tigers scheduled opener. Now that the first game is out of the way

Tourtellotte can focus on try-ing to match last season’s run to the quarterfinals of the Class S Tournament.

“We were inside forever and we’re all just like dragging and hungry to get outside,” Kopacz said. “We were finally excited to get out here.”

Tourtellotte is next sched-uled to play at Woodstock Academy on Friday, April 15. The rest of the season awaits and coach DiFormato is expect-ing big things from the Tigers — they swung some big bats against Windham Tech.

“They’re more organized in their approach to being focused. We have little team bible that we created that’s a bunch of motivational stuff, and rules of what it takes to be a Tourtellotte Tigers player,” DiFormato said. “They went over that right before the game, got themselves psyched up and I could see that in their perfor-mance.”



NOTICE TO CREDITORSESTATE OF Bradley J Beeler (16-00097)The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast Probate District, by decree dated April 5, 2016, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the ad-dress below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

Brenda Duquette, ClerkThe fiduciary is:Melissa S Beelerc/o Ernest J. Cotnoir, Esq.,163 Providence Street, PO Box 187,Putnam, CT 06260April 15, 2016

NOTICE TO CREDITORSESTATE OF Margaret M Anderson (16-00100)The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast Probate District, by decree dated April 11, 2016, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the ad-dress below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim.

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DAYVILLE — Rylee Hehir is bound for Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pa., next fall — armed with an ath-letic scholarship to play for the Griffins softball team. Before she leaves the pitching circle for Woodstock Academy Hehir wants to make a few memories in her last season in high school. The senior right-hander will likely remember all 17 strikeouts in a 9-3 vic-tory over Killingly High last Monday.

“I think our team did really well and I was just feeling great today, so it was exciting” Hehir said.

Woodstock’s bats took the pressure off Hehir early. The Centaurs led 3-1 after two innings and broke it open with four runs in the top of the third inning — paced by senior shortstop Angela Caponi’s two-run double. Caponi finished 4-for-4 and four RBIs. Hehir went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored two runs. Jordyn Staveski finished 2-for-3 and drove home one run. Caroline Loftus smacked a run-scoring single and Hannah Burgess doubled for Woodstock Academy (2-1).

“Having the offense behind me going into an inning — defensively is always a great thing to have because it gives me a little bit more con-fidence,” Hehir said. “It gives me a lot more of a boost when I’m out

there.”Hehir was nicked for

an unearned run in the second inning and sur-rendered a two-run single to Morgan Harriot in the sixth inning — she scat-tered five hits and walked two — and struck out three batters in the first, fourth, fifth and sixth innings and notched two strikeouts in the second and third innings.

“It’s actually the best game she’s pitched for me in two years,” said Woodstock coach Jason Gerum.

Rather than trying to be too fine, Hehir went right after every batter and that’s something Gerum has been empha-sizing.

“Sometimes pitchers are a little too picky. They don’t want to trust in their fastball and strike kids out,” Gerum said. “I believe at the high-school level sometimes you’ve got to trust your speed and just fire one over the plate. And I think today she was going after them. We were putting the ball a little more on the plate and challenging them to swing the bat and she was blowing them by them.”

The Centaurs had a 2-1 record after three games but honed their hitting strokes in six pre-season scrimmages — evidenced by smacking a dozen hits against Killingly.

“Offensively I’m very, very happy this early,” Gerum said. “We’re actu-ally nine games in, we played six scrimmages

and got them all in. I’m pleased that we’re able to execute that well with our offense this early in the season.”

Killingly sophomore right-hander Ashley Veillette took the com-plete-game loss, striking out four, walking one, and allowing 12 hits. Veillette went 2-for-4 at the plate. Sydney Guari finished 2-for-3 for Killingly. The Redgals (1-1) committed three errors and miscues in the second and fourth innings led to unearned runs in both frames.

“They certainly didn’t tattoo (Veillette) at all. There were a few boo-boos in the field,” said Killingly coach Lance Leduc.

And although Killingly faced a dominating pitch-er Monday — Leduc was pleased they didn’t give up and credited Harriot with hanging in at the plate and rapping a two-run single in the bot-tom of the sixth inning. Harriot also drove home Guari with a groundout in the second inning and finished with three RBIs.

“Obviously (Hehir) was throwing really hard and because it’s early in the season it’s hard for us to get our bats up to that speed,” Leduc said. “Morgan (Harriot) has been working on her hit-ting a lot so it’s good to see sometimes — even in a loss like this — a small victory like that where you go ‘Hey, that’s some-thing you’ve been work-ing hard on and this is

how it pays off.’ I told all the girls I was proud of them. I told them we’ve got to put it together for seven innings and that was the problem today.”

Killingly is next sched-uled to play at Griswold on Friday, April 15. Woodstock is next sched-uled to play at Tourtellotte on Friday. Woodstock qualified for the Class L Tournament last season and was knocked out in

the opening round by Nonnewaug. Hehir said the Centaurs are shoot-ing to make the Eastern Connecticut Conference Tournament and also another state Class L tourney berth, with hopes of going farther — making more memories during the right-hander’s last season in high school.

“We want to make it to the ECC Tournament this year and go as deep

as we can,” Hehir said. “And we definitely want to make it deeper into the state tournament and try to come home with some kind of title this year — either in ECC or States.”

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Woodstock’s Rylee Hehir pitches against Killingly on Monday at Owen Bell Park. Hehir notched 17 strikeouts.

A striking performance for Woodstock

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Tourtellotte freshman Amanda Bogoslofski pitches against Windham Tech last Friday in Thomposn.

Tigers freshman gets win in season opener


DATELINE — Perhaps Caleb Deslauriers deserved better. Ellis Tech’s sopho-more right-hander allowed just one earned run in a 3-2 loss to Killingly High last Saturday at Owen Bell Park. With Ellis Tech leading 2-1 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, an error put the tying run on base and Killingly came up with con-secutive hits to score a pair of runs and spoil Delauriers effort in the Eagles sea-son-opening game on April 9.

“He pitched well enough to win. We didn’t hit well enough to win, that’s the problem,” said Ellis Tech coach Anthony Formiglio. “We had a lot of opportuni-

ties, a lot of bad at-bats. We should have capitalized on the pitching that was here today and we didn’t.”

Deslauriers gave up a walk-off single to Ben Desaulnier and absorbed the complete-game loss — going six-plus innings, giving up just one earned run, seven hits, and hitting two batters.

“This is a game we should have won. All day long we had the lead the whole entire game,” Formiglio said.

With Ellis Tech ahead 1-0 in the top of the fourth inning Formiglio lamented a lost scoring opportunity after Chuck Innes singled, stole second, and reach third base on a passed ball with one

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Ellis Tech’s Caleb Deslauriers pitches against Killingly last Saturday at Owen Bell Park.

Ellis Tech’s Deslauriers absorbs hard-luck loss

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EASTFORD – Lillian Blanche (Erskin) Bennett, 82, of Eastford, died April 7. She was born October 13, 1933 in Eastford, the daughter of the late George R. Bennett and Blanche

Dora (Richard) Bennett. Lilian was employed as a Transfer Station Attendant in Eastford for many years.

Lillian is survived by two sis-ters, Shirley M. Douglas of Pascoag, Rhode Island, Louise Boutin of North Providence, Rhode Island and one brother Francis Bennett of Chaplin.

Lillian also leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and great nephews. She was prede-ceased by her three brothers Frederick Bennett of Thompson, Alvin Bennett of Thompson, and Richard Bennett of Danielson.

Lillian’s family will receive rela-tives and friends on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, with Memorial Service at 6:00 PM. Burial will be Saturday at 11:00 AM in Munyan Cemetery at East Putnam and Munyan Road. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com

Lillian Blanche (Erskin) Bennett, 82

WOODSTOCK - Roland Bourget, 67, of Route 197 formerly of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, died April 9, in Massachusetts General Hospital. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, he was

the son of the late Celina (Couture) Bourget.

Roland worked for TriMark as a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing with his grandchildren.

Roland is survived by his lifelong

companion, Constance Bourget, and their two sons, Seth Bourget and his wife Sara of Woodstock, and Joel Bourget of Woodstock; his brother, Raymond Bourget of Woonsocket, Rhode Island; his sister, Lorraine LaPlante of North Smithfield, Rhode Island; and his four loving grandchil-dren, Mason, Cole, Reagan and Violet.

Calling hours were held on April 14 in Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church Street, Putnam. Burial will be private. For memorial guest-book visit www. GilmanAndValade.com

Roland Bourget, 67

DAYVILLE — Susan P. (Picard) Duquette, 60, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 7, at Hartford Hospital with her loving fam-ily at her side.

She leaves her husband of 44 years,

Ronald A. Duquette, her son Kevin R. Duquette and his wife Misty all of Dayville, her two grandchildren Emmalena and Bentley. She also leaves her brother Michael Picard of Thompson and her mother Ann (LaFontaine) Picard Gendron of Dayville.

She was born in Putnam, daugh-ter of Ann and the late Leonard R. Picard and lived in Dayville for the past five years prior to that living in Thompson. Susan did work for

Belding Hemingway in Grosvenordale and Putnam, Crabtree and Evelyn and Gentex in Dudley. She enjoyed bingo and activities at Valley Springs Sportsmen Club in Thompson. She always had a wonderful smile and loved spending quality time with her family camping and social events.

There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, April 17, at the Valley Springs Sportsmen Club 65, Valley Rd, Thompson, with at service at 1 p.m., in the club hall. Please omit flowers and donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association.

The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Donations may also be made to the Dane Picard Scholarship Fund, c/o Valley Springs Sportsmen Club, 65 Valley Rd., North Grosvenordale, CT 06255.

Susan P. Duquette, 60

out — but Killingly senior right-hander Drew Daley notched con-secutive strikeouts to escape.

“The score, to me, shouldn’t have been 2-1 in the seventh, it should have been 10-1 if we hit the ball,” Formiglio said. “We just didn’t hit the ball. We’ll have to come back on Monday and hit. That’s all there is to it.”

Delauriers wasn’t overpower-ing, he notched no strikeouts. But the sophomore wriggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the first inning and also survived a one-out threat

with Killingly runners on first and second base in the bottom of the fourth. Killingly nicked Deslauriers for an unearned run in the bottom of the fifth inning.

Still leading 2-1 going into the bottom of the seventh, an error put Killingly leadoff hitter Derek Griffiths on base and Evan Zanauskus doubled him home to tie it at 2-2 — and Desaulnier sin-gled home Zanauskus to end it.

“It’s tough to give up the lead-off batter (in the seventh) on the bag. Overall I think we did do well defensively. We had a couple slipups,” Formiglio said. “Pitching was good. Defense was good. To me, hitting today — we just didn’t get it done.”

Delauriers proved he will likely be a solid contributor on the mound this season for the Golden Eagles. And despite the hard-luck loss the rest of the season remains. Ellis Tech is next scheduled to play host to Griswold on Monday, April 18.

“I have all the confidence in the world in (Delauriers),” Formiglio said. “It’s a tough loss for me right now. It’s tough to recover for the guys. But we’ve just got to do it.”


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THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA -- John L. Perreault, 69, passed peacefully on April 5, surrounded by family and friends at Cornerstone Hospice House in The Villages, Florida, after a courageous

battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Theresa E. (Davignon). He leaves behind his son Randy B. Perreault and his wife Vicky L. (Fillion) and their three sons Corey, Riley and Baley of Navarre, Florida; and by his daughter Jennifer L. (Perreault) Pease and her two daugh-ters Emilie and Elivia of Westfield, Massachusetts. He was also survived by his brother, Bruce Perreault and his wife Deborah of Sorrento, Florida and sister Aida Bissonnette and her husband Leonard of Brooklyn; great grandchildren Mila and Cruz; and 6 nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father Lucien J. Perreault (1995) and Aida C. Miller (1998).

John graduated from Killingly High School in 1964 and obtained his elec-trical certification from Harvard H. Ellis Tech in 1965. He went on to a distinguished career of 35 years as an outside plant supervisor with AT&T Longlines and retired at the age of 53.

He then went on to work for Qwest Communications for 10 years before formally retiring.

John raised his family and lived in Westfield, Massachusetts for 41 years before relocating with his cher-ished wife to enjoy their retirement in The Villages, Florida in 2012. No one enjoyed life ‚Äúunder the dome‚Äù as much as John. He was an avid golfer who managed to play every course in The Villages and took on a job as a starter at three of them for the love of the game. He enjoyed going for morn-ing coffee with his buddies, taking in an afternoon movie, and listening to music and dancing in the square with his wife and friends in the evenings. His favorite band was Rocky and the Rollers and rarely missed a show. He was a devoted husband and a loving family patriarch who always gave so generously of himself to his children and grandchildren. He was a great friend to so many and touched the lives of everyone he met. He always smiled from his eyes and he will never be forgotten.

The family will be planning a cele-bration of life memorial service and ask that donations be made in lieu of flowers to Cornerstone Hospice House, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.

John L. Perreault, 69

DANIELSON – Henry O. Behrens, 84, passed away peace-fully on Saturday, April 2.

He was born on May 30, 1931 in Killingly. He was the son of the late John William Behrens and

Rose G. (Major) Behrens and the hus-band of the late Linda V. (Johnstone) Behrens. He was predeceased by his four brothers, Fred Passmore, Norman Passmore Sr., Hebert Behrens and Arthur Behrens.

He attended and graduated from Killingly Schools and was in the Army, stationed in Germany. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 4908 and AMVETS Life member Dept. Post CT 45.

He enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing pool and playing cards at his local VFW with his many friends and fam-ily members. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, UConn Huskies

Men and Women Basketball Teams and the New England Patriots.

Henry was a great son, brother, hus-band, father, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by all.

Henry is survived by his loving daughter Wendy, her husband Mark and his grandchildren Benjamin and Matthew Kelley. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

A calling hour will be held on Friday, April 15 from 10:00-11:00 A.M. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 A.M. at Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson. Burial with mili-tary honors will follow at Westfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 4908 and/or The Wounded Warrior Project.org For online condolences, visit www.tillinghastfh.com

Henry O. Behrens, 84

WEBSTER — Terence F. ”Terry” Mahoney, 74, died Tuesday, March 29, in Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard after being stricken ill at home.

He leaves a son, Michael F. Mahoney

and his wife Paula of Ludlow; a daugh-ter, Kristine A. Remy of Webster; a granddaughter, Gabrielle Remy of Webster; a nephew, Mark Mahoney and his wife Jennifer and their daugh-ter Lily, all of Bethel, Conn.; a niece, Michelle Mahoney and her husband Fred Salkind of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and his companion of several years, Rose Mayotte.

He was preceded in death by his brother Stephen.

He was born in Brookline and raised in Worcester, son of James and Mary (Martel) Mahoney. He graduated from South High School in 1961. He lived in Thompson for 30 years before moving to Webster.

He served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam Conflict.

Mr. Mahoney first worked as a

mechanic at York Trucking Company in Boston. He was a deliveryman for Bond Bread in Worcester and then for Bunny Bread in Putnam, for several years. He was a stock person for Dugas Vending Company in Webster. He also worked as a die grinder at Russell Harrington Company in Southbridge before retiring in 2000. In his retire-ment, he worked part-time as a sam-pler at Price Chopper in Webster.

He was an avid fisherman. He still played tennis on the courts on a regu-lar basis and also enjoyed table tennis. He was extremely proud of his Irish heritage.

A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, April 24, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Community Room at Golden Heights, Slater Street. Donations in his name may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St.

Visit www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com.

Terence F. Mahoney, 74

N O R T H GROSVENORDALE – Gertrude I. Leite, 96, former-ly of 500 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, died peacefully April 8 at Westview Health Care Center. She was

born September 16, 1919 in Westerly, Rhode Island to the late William and Bernice O’Keefe and was predeceased by her husband Manuel Leite, her sis-ter Bernice Rivers and brother John O’Keefe. Gertrude is survived by a daughter Patricia Leite James and her husband David of Newark, Delaware, son James M. Leite and his wife Cheryl of North Grosvenordale and five adult grandchildren: Jarod, Josiah, Scott, Kenneth and Kelly Leite. She also leaves a brother William O’Keefe and his wife Jeanette of Grosvenordale.

Devout in her faith, Gertrude was a member of Sacred Heart Church, West Thompson and St. Joseph

Church, North Grosvenordale. For many years, she worked for the Bates Shoe Company, was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of West Thompson and North Grosvenordale Fire Depts., and was Resident Member of the Thompson Housing Commission. She also volunteered at St. Joseph Church Thrift Shop and was a member of Thompson Senior Center where she enjoyed eating lunch and socializ-ing. Other interests included trips to Foxwoods, reading and watching golf.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was on April 12 at St. Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale followed by burial in West Thompson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Thompson Public Library, PO Box 855, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, directed arrangements. Share a mem-ory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com

Gertrude I. Leite, 96

DUDLEY -- Daniel Dube, 68, died Monday, April 1 after a valiant fight with cancer at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, M a s s a c h u s e t t s . Daniel was born in

Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the son of the late Raymond A. and the late Josephine M. (Stearns) Dube.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy (Tebo) Dube, two sons: Daniel Dube Jr. of Putnam, and Matthew Dube of Spencer, Massachusetts; two daughters: Tammy-Lynn Chace of Orange, Massachusetts, and Elizabeth Dube of Auburn, Massachusetts. One brother: Gerald Dube of Worcester, Massachusetts; two sisters: Joan Morse of Ocala, Florida and Dorothy Champagne of Auburn, Massachusetts. Several grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Daniel was predeceased by two broth-ers, Lawrence and Paul Dube and a sister, Lee Dube LaLiberti.

He graduated from Auburn High

School and Quinsigmond Community College. He played hockey in high school and well into his 30s in com-pany leagues. He lived in Spencer, Massachusetts for 20 years and enjoyed coaching little league in Spencer and Charlton, Massachusetts for more than 15 years.

He was a team leader with Access TCA, retiring in 2010.

Daniel was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.

Daniel loved his family and working in his yard; he would “whistle while he works” around his yard He was fond of his care nurse and good friend Dorothy Shannon of Dery, New Hampshire.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on April 13 at Sacred Heart Of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St., Webster, which was followed by burial in Sacred Heart Off Jesus Cemetery, Webster. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Schofield Avenue, Dudley directed arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Problem Pregnancy, 495 Pleasant St. Worcester MA 01609. Daniel’s condolence book @www.bar-telfuneralhome.com..

Daniel Dube, 68

N O R T H GROSVENORDALE – Susan Nieminen Aucoin, 67, of Main St., died April 4 in Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the loving wife of the late Frank H. Nieminen.

Born in Palmer, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Raymond and Florence (Squarcia) Aucoin of Putnam.

Mrs. Aucoin worked as a teacher’s aide at the Mary R. Fisher Elementary School and also worked as a medi-cal transcription secretary for many

years. Mrs. Aucoin loved her fami-

ly and was affectionately known as “Grandma Sue” to her Mary R. Fisher Elementary School family.

In addition to her parents, Susan is survived by her son Jacob Nieminen of Cape Coral, Florida; a brother Peter Aucoin and his wife Betty of Putnam; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements are pri-vate and have been entrusted to the Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 23 Main St., North Grosvenordale. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

Susan Nieminen Aucoin, 67

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Holly E. (Albetski) Almquist, 31, died April 1, unex-pectedly at home.

She is survived by her husband Joel Almquist, whom she married Aug. 12, 2005, and two daugh-

ters Kaya, and Nova Almquist. She also leaves her parents, her father Mark and step-mother Monica Albetski of Holland, and her mother Nancy McCauley and her companion Joseph Ouellette of Putnam, her sis-ter Heather Skow and her daughters Kendall Skow and Allisha Bradley of Westfield. She also is survived by her paternal grandparents Leo

and Harriet Albetski of S. Daytona, Fla., and her maternal grandmother Nancy Horniak of Hillsborough, N.H., a step-brother David Bouthiller of Southbridge, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

Holly was born in Southbridge, Dec. 27, 1984, and lived many years in the Pomfret area before moving to California. She graduated from Woodstock Academy, and recently had attended Bakersfield College where she hoped to become a teacher.

Holly was a warm and loving person with a most beautiful smile.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 23, from noon to 2 p.m. at Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., Southbridge, MA 01550.

Visit www.sansoucyfuneral.com.

Holly E. Almquist, 31

PUTNAM -- Marie Claire Malboeuf, 85, passed away peace-fully surrounded by family on April 2, after a brief illness. She was born June 10,1930 in Putnam, the daughter of the late Adrien Antaya

and Annette Messier Antaya.She was predeceased by her lov-

ing husband of 21 years, Robert Meddie Malboeuf, and her youngest son William Malboeuf of West Palm, Florida. She is survived by her son Robert Malboeuf and wife Debra, daughters Janet Hinds and husband David, Linda Smith and husband James, and Brenda Baron and husband Chester. She had nine grandchildren; Victoria, Robert, Lisa, James, Sherrie, Danyel, Sara, Jessica and Courtney Beth, and13 great-grand children.

She had a very dear neighbor Sharon her husband George and dog Chewy

whom she visited often.She was a hard worker and had

worked many local factory jobs throughout her life, her last job was Idle Wild Farms in Pomfret

from which she retired 1995. She loved going to bingo with her many bingo buddies especially Tuesday nights in Putnam and Thursday nights in North Grovesnerdale; they shared lots of laughs together. She also enjoyed scratching lottery tickets, sitting outside on her porch chatting with family and friends during nice weather, she had many laughs with her friend Sharon. Marie would flicker her porch light at night for her friend to see then they would go for late night milkshake runs. She loved to watch baseball especially the Red Sox /Yankee games. Although her family is deeply saddened by her loss they find comfort in knowing she is reunited husband and son. A memorial service and burial will be held at a later date.

Marie Claire Malboeuf, 85

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16

BEE KEEPING SEMINAR AT KLEM’S11:00 A.M.Free to attend. Tips for beginners!KLEMS117 West Main St., Spencer. MA BRADLEY PLAYHOUSEin Putnam presentsAVENUE QA musical comedy7:30 p.m.Call 860-928-7887 for tickets THE McMURPHY’S9:00 p.m.Fun loving duo playing songs you know and love!308 LAKESIDE308 East Main St.East Brookfield, MA774-449-8333

SUNDAY, APRIL 17

THE WOODSTOCK ACADEMYALUMNI ASSOCIATION WINE TASTINGat Starlite Gallery3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.39 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MATickets $35 ppRSVP to Doreen at860-928-6575 (Ext. 1147) ARTS & FRAMING andSOCHOR ART GALLERY1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Enjoy refreshments and livemusic by That Dollars Goneto celebrate 15-year anniversary

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAYAPRIL 20 AND 2110:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE ATPUTNAM SCIENCE ACADEMY18 Maple St., Putnam, CTfor grades 9-12860-928-5010

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.DISCUSSION GROUPSpirituality in the 2nd Half of LifeCHRIST CHURCH521 Pomfret St., Pomfret, CTLed by Rev. BrockmeyerNo charge DAN FEELEY8:00 p.m.Debut performance for this solo acoustic artist playing rock and roll hits from the 60’s through today308 LAKESIDE308 East Main St.East Brookfield, MA774-449-8333

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

BRADLEY PLAYHOUSEin Putnam presentsAVENUE Q A musical comedy7:30 p.m.Call 860-928-7887 for tickets

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

2nd ANNUALEQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENTAUCTION AT KLEM’S10:00 a.m.Tractors, farm and landscape equip-ment, all types of agriculture-related items, quality tools and any construction related items that are consigned at public auc-tion. Now accepting items to sell. For more information contact Don [email protected] Brothers AuctioneersFlorence, MA

GROOFUS9:00 p.m.4-piece band playing a wide variety of 80’s, classic rock, and new pop hits!308 LAKESIDE308 East Main St.East Brookfield, MA774-449-8333 BRADLEY PLAYHOUSEin Putnam presentsAVENUE Q A musical comedy7:30 p.m.Call 860-928-7887 for tickets KICKS FOR KAITLYNKick Up Your Heelsfor Kaitlyn’s KidsDinner DanceSpencer Country Inn500 Main St., Spencer, MATickets $40Advanced ticket sales onlyFor tickets or more info:[email protected] call Kathy at 508-885-9271Proceeds provide financialassistance to families withchildren fighting catastrophicdiseases

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

LIVE AUCTION of thePAINTINGS OF IDA SANGERNoon atNorman Heckler & Co.79 Bradford Corner Rd.Woodstock Valley, CTPreview at 10:00 a.m.860-974-1634

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

APRIL 29, 30, MAY 1KLEM’S SPRINGFEST ANDTENT SALEDiscounted items up to 90% off retail

KLEMS117 West Main St., Spencer, MA

WEDNESDAY-SUNDAYMAY 4-8

PETTING ZOO AT KLEM’SFree admissionEducational family funKLEMS117 West Main St., Spencer, MA

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY

JULY 22, 23, 24DockDogsThe world’s premiere canineaquatics cpmpetitionKLEMS117 West Main St., Spencer, MA

ONGOING

ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Every Sunday, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.CADY’S TAVERN2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI401-568-4102 TRIVIA NIGHTWednesdays 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m.HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA508-892-9822

WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIAEvery Tuesday, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.CADY’S TAVERN2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44)Chepachet, RI401-568- 4102

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHTHEXMARK TAVERNAT SALEM CROSS INN260 West Main St., West Brookfield,

MA508-867-2345www.salemcrossinn.com TRIVIA NIGHTAT THE STOMPING GROUNDEvery Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.132 Main St., Putnam, CT 860-928-7900Also, live music five nights a week(Wed.-Sun.)

TRAP SHOOTINGEvery Sunday at 11:00 a.m.Open to the public$12.00 per round includes clays and ammo NRA certified range officer on site every shootAUBURN SPORTSMAN CLUB50 Elm St., Auburn, MA 508-832-6492 HUGE MEAT RAFFLEAUBURN SPORTSMEN CLUB1st Friday of every month except JanuaryEarly bird: 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.1st table: 7:00 p.m.50 Elm St., Auburn, MA508-832-6492 WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISINGFOR CHARITY CAR SHOWJune 8th through August 31stKLEMS117 West Main St., Spencer, MA

Local Events, Arts, and Entertainment ListingsHERE & THERE

April 16, Sat., 4:30-7pmRoast Pork Dinner at Westfield Congregational Church, 210 Main Street, Killingly. (the big white church on the town green). $12 adults, $8 child. Take out available. 860-774-8438. Roast pork, mashed potatoes, green beans, apple sauce & homemade dessert room!

April 16, Sat., 8:30am -11 amLater Life Planning Program: Legal, financial. Presenters Attorney, Probate Judge, Elder Law. At Westfield Congregational Church, Killingly (the big white church on the green) (handicap parking at rear of building) Registration recommended for planning, but not necessary. Church Office 860-774-8438 or [email protected]

April 16, Sat., 9amVolunteer Day at Camp Nahaco - Coffee will be served in the morning and lunch will be provided for any volunteers who show up to work. Tasks: clear existing trails, pick up grounds, painting, spreading mulch, cleaning dining hall. For info contact Chris at [email protected]

April 16, Sat., 6-10 pmPatch party to announce a new club. Monies will go to Penny’s Fund, helping women purchase motorcycle equipment. Special Raffle, a replica of a Harley Davidson made by a disabled vet. Band: Pirates for Peace, Tickets $15 per person. Info: 860-455-7654. Knights Of Columbus 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale.

April 16, Sat., 4:30-6pmPulled Pork Dinner - take-out or all-you-can-eat buffet, Central Village Congregational Church, 33 Main St, Central Village. Enjoy delicious pulled pork with all the fixings - baked beans, cole slaw, BBQ sauce, veggies, rolls and your choice of dessert. Tickets $11 adult, $10 senior, $5 children. Call 860-315-3315 or CentralVillageChurch.com to reserve.

April 17, Sun., 7-11amKnights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a made-to-order breakfast in the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Eggs any style, pancakes, French toast, steak, bacon, sausage, home fries, muffins, and more. $7 per person. 860-923-2967 or [email protected].

April 17, Sun., 11amKnights of Columbus Council meeting 2087. Third Sunday of each month downstairs @ 11am Knights Of Columbus 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale.

April 17, Sun., 7-11amThird Sunday Made-to-order-breakfast, Come enjoy a hearty breakfast at the Knights of Columubus (downstairs) in North Grosvenordale! We’ll be serving eggs (any style), Steak, bacon, sausage, pancakes,french toast, home fries, and more. all you can eat for just $7 per person.

April 17, Sun., 1-4pmEarth Day celebration at the Putnam Middle School, 35 Wicker St, Putnam. The topic is “We Are Stewards of the Earth.” The event includes speakers, booths, children’s activities, and posters made by students. Food &/or monetary donations to the Daily Bread Food Pantry will be accepted. For info contact 860-928-4569.

April 17, Sun., 9am-4pmTack Sale – Doing some spring cleaning in your barn? Donations being accepted to benefit Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue. Contact Cherish for Pick up. 860-382-6084, Vendors wanted contact Cynthia 860-213-1028. Knights Of Columbus 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale.

April 18 – May 1, 9am-3pmDonations of household goods, furniture, toys, electronics, tools, etc. for 62nd annual auction Windham County 4-H Auction on May 6 & 7 accepted at the lower level back entrance of the lodge, 326 Taft Pond Rd, Pomfret. Call 860-974-3379 to schedule delivery at other times or to arrange for item pick up.

April 19, Tues.,, 12:30Pierce Care will present Safe Stretching for Seniors. Learn about the normal effects of aging and how stretching can help you start your day on the right foot. We’ll practice some stretching exercises, and provide you with some helpful handouts to continue your stretching routine at home. Open to all area seniors. (860)-928-7459

April 19, Tues., 6:30-8pmMarianapolis Music, Enjoy a wide array of choral and instrumental music from the students of Marianpolis Prep. School at Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale. We will collect art

supplies for TEEG Programs and food items for the TEEG Food Pantry.

April 19, Tues., 11amVacation Week Activity at Killingly Public Library - Turtle Dance Music engages ages 2 and up with a 60-minute music experience. Performance includes music, movement activities and storytelling. Inclusive for all children and fun for parents. For info go to website at: http://www.turtledancemusic.com/ For ages 2 and up, no registration required!

Apr. 20, Wed., 1pm Join cartoonist Jerry Craft at the Killingly Public Library as he shares his experiences as a cartoonist. He’ll show you the secrets behind creating his Mama’s Boyz comic strip and teach you how he creates children’s books. Then it’s your turn to draw! For families with children ages 6 and up. Registration required! Call 860-779-5383 or go to website www.killinglypubli

April 21, Thurs., Movie at the Pomfret Senior Center - Quigley DownUnder. Open to all area seniors (860)-928-7459.

April 22, Fri., 5:30pmPsychic Medium fundraiser at Valley Springs Sportsmens Club, 65 Valley Road, North Grosvenordale. Receive a reading from Psychic medium Diane Lewis and enjoy good food. Go to event.brendenpicard.com for info. $30 pp, $40 couple, in advance.

SAVE THE DATE:April 23, 4pm-7pm Come support your local fire company! Dayville Fire Co. Spaghetti Dinner. Adults $8, Seniors/kids $5. 50/50 raffle! Tickets available in advance at the Fire Station, 465 Hartford Pike, Dayville, or at the door.

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. 105, or [email protected]. Deadline for submission is Friday at Noon

Villager NewspapersCOMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

“Shining a light on community events”

April 17, Sun., 6pmCreation Church at 47 W. Thompson Road in Thompson will be hosting a

Brothers McClurg concert. Admission is free, but limited to the first 150 reservations. Reservations can be made online at Fuseconcerts.com. Brothers McClurg will also be

leading worship on the 17th at 10am. For more information about the concert or worship, call 860-923-9979 or www.

creationchurch.org.


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ARTICLES FOR SALE

010 FOR SALE

3 Bicycles, 1 Hardrock Ladies,

1 Giant Ladies, 1 Giant Mans,$150.00 each

2 Mongoose ProScooters

$55.00 EachExcellent condition.

2 Kitchen Chandeliers

$100.00(413)245-9221

72 INCH FOLDINGROLLOUT BED

with mattressNever Used

$90.00

12FT ADJUSTABLE ALUMINUM

LADDER. Used three times.

$99.00

Call 860-481-5949

9ft ‘ Fisher Plow In real great condition. Amust see. $800 or B/O.

Call (860)753-1229

ABS Exercise Lounge $30

Biomaster Treadmill $25

85” Harley DavidsonSportster 1000cc Rebuilt

Motor

Nuwave Induction cooktop New $45

Call (508)960-9163

Adult Power WheelChair Asking

$1500.00 Cash

8 NFL SIlver SUPERBOWL COINS

$800.00

Old Comic Books numbers

1s

Batman Lamp & Clock$1000.00

Call(508)832-3029

Angle Iron CutterFor Shelving

4W296, HK Potter 2790Normally Sells For $700

$90 OBO

Call 5pm-8:30pm(508)867-6546

Back yard adventures

Solid cedar play setW/ tree house Slide,

Swing and baby swingExcellent condition

Paid $2500 newAsking

$1500.00(774)293-0457

Bar StoolsMint condition

6 Armed Bar stools $100.00 each

5 Stools$75.00 Each

Refrigerator$150.00

Slot machine$150.00

Call (508)885-3096

Bedoom Set-Pine (6 Piece)

Queen bed, triple dresserMirror,Bureau,Night

stand. Like new$750.00

(508)266-0730

010 FOR SALE

Bedroom SetQuality

Lite PineQueen

18x19x51, With matchinghutch top,Men’s 5 drawer chest

Plus two night stands $300.00

Call (774)239-2240

Bedroom set Solid Maple wood twin 2 Beds, 5 Drawer

Dresser, Desk withattached shelf, chair. Canalso be bunk beds with

ladder. $400.00(508)764-8149

BLUE BIRD BOXESGet your boxes readynow for Early Spring!

$5 EachWoodstock

(860)481-9003or

[email protected]

BOWRIDR1988 18 Ft

Inboard/outboard,V6engine, interior re-done

Trailer seats 8-10 $2750

Call (508)667-9249

Broyhill FontanaEntertainment Armoir

approx. 7ft tall $300/RO

Black Leather Sofa from Rotmans/ approx

90”. Shows somenormal leather wear but

good shape $300/ROCall

(774)318-0004

CAM SUPERLINE14’5” Flatbed trailer

with rampsall wood

good conditon$2000/OBO

508-736-7841

CAMPER FORSALE

2000 Keystone Sprinter 26’ Fifth wheel

clean non-smoking, sleeps 8w/slide out table, bunks,

sofa-bed and queen bedroom,new awning, electric brake and

hitch included.Asking $7000 OBOLeave message 860-774-6507

Carpet Cleaner- HooverNew $100.00

Two glass table tops $50.00-each

Dishes New and Old.

(508)885-3136(860)888-5207

COAL STOVE-HARMONDwith blower.

Includes 15 bags of coal$475

(508)476-2497

DININGROOM TABLEwith 6 highback chairs

$500

2 HOMEMADECHARCOAL GRILLS

$100 each

2 MOUNTAIN BIKESMen’s, Ladies’

$100 each

2 LONG SWORDS,2 DAGGERS, 1 MACE

Not sharpened$200 for all

BASKETBALLBACKBOARD AND HOOP

$50

CALL 717-578-9492

010 FOR SALE

Electric Guitar $50

Amp $50

Fax machine $20

(508)826-9237

ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR RASCAL

$350.00

TRUCK RACK FORWHEEL CHAIR

$200.00

Call 860-774-1021

Entertainment Center,Corner-Oak w/Magnovox Tv

Slate Pool Table 4x7(508)867-2820

FOR SALE 1997 Chev. 30ft Motor Home

Pursuit by Georgie Boy. 54000 miles

Sleeps 6.Queen bed in back room.

New Tires & brakes.$5000.00 or best offer.

Call 860-935-5117

For SaleBATHTUB

WALK-IN TUBIndependent HomeWhite, 4 years old52-1/2” x 25-1/2”

36” highDoor opening 15-1/2”

Cost $3,000Asking $1,000 or BO860-974-0481

For SaleBRAND NEW CENTURY

WOOD STOVE40,000 BTUs

Heats 1000 square feetPaid $500

Sell for $250.00Also 2 tons of pellet fuel blocks

$225.00Call Paul at

1-774-241-0327

FOR SALELAY-Z-BOY LOVESEAT AND CHAIR

$500.00

CUSTOM-MADE DINING TABLE AND

CHAIRS (6 chairs - includes

two captain’s chairs)$1,000.00

COFFEE TABLE ANDTWO END TABLES

OAK$100.00

TV ARMOIREOAK

$125.00

Call 508-789-9708

FOR SALETwo matching love seats beds

W/twin mattresses Like new and solid

Burgundy, green leaf pattern oncream fabric $200.00 each Both $350.00

860-928-20469am-5pm

For sale...OLD CHERRY DINING

TABLE$100

10’x12’x8 TENT W/BOOT$50

OLD WESTERN SADDLE$50

3 PUMP JACKS$25

(860)933-3828

010 FOR SALE

FOR SALEHOUSEHOLD

ITEMS

Dept 56 Silhouette Collectibles

Lawn Chairs

Decorative prints

And Much more!

By Appointment onlyNo Calls after 7pm508-949-7539

FULL LENGTH MINKCOAT

Size 12New $2,400Asking $500

(508)461-7479

Garage Frame 20’x22’

All hardware andinstructions

Brand new, never used$500/obo

New Hoveround$600.00 Firm

Call(413)245-9651

GARMIN GPS 12XLPersonal Navigator, 12

channel receiver,moving map graphics,

backlit display fornight use. Like New,

asking $175. or best offer

(508)347-3145

Generator Makita 6000 watt $1350;

GE 13” TV/VHS combo- $20;

12 place setting FRANCISCANWARE

“Desert Rose”, pieces or set

DVD player- $25. (508)943-4850

Gold Framed WallMirror 29x41”$50.00

Photos upon requestCall (508)892-1679

Golf ClubsMen’s Wilson set $50

Women’s Nancy Lopez set $50

7-ft Slate pool table accessories $200

2 Dorm refrigerators + Microwaves

$50/$75

860-923-2169

GOODYEARRADIAL TIRES

P235/75R15on aluminum rims

taken off 1995 Chev.Blazer SUV

Used 4 weeks, like new$450.00/obo

(860)382-6886Gutter Shell leaf guard

system NEWOriginal boxes

(38) 4 ft. pcs. aluminumguards, 16 end caps, (8left, 8 right) Made for a5-in. gutter, includes

screws .Musket BrownAsking $485

(508)779-0595

HUSQVARNA LAWNTRACTOR

YTH24V48LS, 24hrs, BrandNew, 24hp Briggs, Hydro,

Fabricated Deck,Bagger/Blower, 48in Deck.

$3400.00(508)347-3775

010 FOR SALE

HANDICAPPED SCOOTERwith 2 brand new batteriesALUMINUM FOLDING

RAMP$800.00

LIFT CHAIRLight Blue$275.00

CANADIAN PINE HUTCH$225.00

14 cu. ft. GE SELF-DEFROSTING

FREEZER$150.00

508-943-2174

HO Scale TrainCollection $1,300

300 ft of slot car track(60s-70s) $85

1/2 ton hoist 3 phs $100

Pr car ramps $20

Model A parts $300

3 utility trailer springs $50

60-70 pieces of marble $75

1940-41 buickengine head $50

1948-52 239 engineparts and truck tool tray

$125

1948-52-truck reprohub caps $100

10 RR lanterns $35 each

(508)885-9537

Items for sale Sofa & chair

antique wood trim $500.

Small antique rocker & cane seat chair

Cherry sideboard ea $75.

All in good conditioncash & carry

Text (508)963-0238

Kitchen Wood Stove6 lids

Oven, water reservoirwarming oven

cream and porcelain.$675

Electric Kitchen Stove1960s 4 burner top 2oven white wonderful

condition $375 Call (508)344-8081

Lawn Mower-Toro Two years old Excellentcondition, Self-propelled

Push button $150

Washer & Dryer SetNew $200

Jewelry Safe Gardall16” wide 23” tall $100

Leather Couch 87” lighttan $25.00

(508)949-1283

Lawn/Garden TractorWhite Rider, New

carborator, just serviced,new battery, new starter,

cylenoid, runs great. NEW PRICE $400 FIRM

(508)867-2130

010 FOR SALE

LEATHER JACKETBlack, size 2XL

with zip-out liningVery nice,

in extra good conditionMade by FMC,

zippers at sleeve cuffs$75

Call (860)774-7615evenings

LIVINGROOM SETBY LANE

HOLLYWOOD SOFANew $1700Asking $400

MATCHING CHAIR AND OTTOMAN

New: $1398Asking $300

Sold as a set 3 pieces$600

(508)612-9263(508)461-7479

Mattress New Queen PillowTop

Mattress with Box Spring

in Original Plastic $150Call (774)230-6285

Mirror 36” x30” $50

Peachtree Forge top mount round

vanity sinkblack with black high

end fixtures $250

Hollywood style 6 bulblight fixture $100

All in excellent condition!

(508)234-2819

“NEW sandstone colorrural mailbox

with newspaper shelfextends to cover 4x4wood post with steel

drive-in anchor, includes lettering, instructions.

Complete $69. (860)-928-2046; leave phone number

if no answer.

Patio Set-3 Piece,white, wrought IronSofa and two chairs

cushions included verysturdy excellent quality

and condition.$350.00FirmCall Kathy

(508)892-0254

Push Sander $50.00

Concourse Walker 2hp,model 7108 $100.bo

(860)497-0009

SEARS FOLDING STEPPER

Excellent conditionUsed very little

Paid $150Asking $75Call Jan

508-867-2130

Skate SharpeningMachine,

custom madeOn board radius

dresser. 3 quick lockfixtures hockey figure

& goal tender. Excellent condition.

$550.00(508)847-4848 Call Bob

010 FOR SALE

SET METAL RAMPS$40.00

PRINTER’S ANTIQUEDRAWERS

$20.00 PER

2 LG. WOODEN STORAGECONTAINERS

$50.00

2002 COMPUTER ACCUSYNC 50 NEC

$100.00

KITCHEN CHAIRS

MANY HARD COVERBOOKS

SPARE TIRE P225/60R16EAGLE GA WITH RIM

$45.00

ELECTRIC CHORD ORGAN$60.00

CAR SUNROOF$100.00

HOMEMADE PINECOFFEE TABLE

AND TWO END TABLES$100.00

ANTIQUE LAMP JUG$40.00

ANTIQUE CROQUET SET$40.00

SMALL COFFEE TABLE$35.00

ELECTRIC BASE BOARD$25.00

DROP LEAF CART$50.00

SWORD SET$50.00

END TABLE W/DRAWER$60.00

END TABLE W/ TWODRAWERS

$50.00

OLD END TABLE$30.00

CALL774-452-3514

Snow Blower Cub Cadet945 SWE Snowblower13 hp Tecumseh OHV,

45 in width triggercontrolled steering,6 forward, 2 reverse,

Hardly used!$1900

White OutdoorProducts

SnowBoss 1050Snowblower, 10hp

Tecumseh two stage30 in width, electric

start Well maintained. $700.00

(508)347-3775

Table set Glass &Wrought Iron 3piece

1 coffee & 2 end asking $300.00

(508)885-6831between 10am-7pm

Tires and Rims5 of ea.

$90 Each(508)885-6977

010 FOR SALE

TAKAMINE 12STRING

ELECTRIC/ACOUSTIC GUITAR

Very good condition w/hard shell case $325

774-272-0821

Tool ShedsMade of Texture 1-11

8x8 $7758x10 $9608x12 $10508x16 $1375

Delivered Built On-SiteOther Sizes AvailableCALL (413)324-1117

Trenching Bucket 12”Wide Heavy Duty

Hardly ever used lookslike New! New $1590

Asking $800.00

Hydraulic Jackhammer for Skid-steer Loader,

Mini-excavators,backhoes, & excavators.

Powerful Jackhammerfor maximum

productivity used verylittle, in great shape

New $12,500.00Asking $8,000.00/OBO

A must see call (860)753-1229

TV-SONY24”

includes owners manual,remote control and

cables.$25.00

text msg only to(860)630-0773

Utility box trailer With 8 bed and folddown tail gate for

loading ramp, great fortransporting lawn and

garden machines.$500/OBO

Tandem wheel flatbedtrailer

With 15’x6’ body Hand crank wrench

Plywood decking usedbut very

serviceable $600/OBO

Call(860)974-1748

VARIOUS ELVIS PRESLEYMEMORABILIA

$500(508)612-9263(508)461-7479

WEBSTER-IN HOME SALE!

Christmas DecorDepartment 56 Silhouettes

Decorative PrintsLawn Chairs

and much more.By appt. only no calls after 7pm

(508)949-7539


We are in search of an enthusiastic, outgoing, go-getter to represent our weekly newspapers in the Quiet Corner of Northeastern Connecticut. Established growing local company publishing 23 newspapers in print and online throughout New England has a rare opening for a full-time career position. Salary, paid mileage, commission opportunities, company computer, 401k savings plan, and the support of a top-notch local publishing company make this a terrific job for someone who loves Northeastern Connecticut. Must have dependable transportation, excellent knowledge of the Quiet Corner, and previous experience in sales, or dealing heavily with people. Recent graduates will be considered, as well as local residents who know the area, and enjoy talking with people!

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.Applicants without cover letters will not be considered. All applicants will be held in the strictest of confidence. We like fun people!

Please email letter & resume to:[email protected]

Stonebridge Press, Inc.

Stonebridge Press NewspapersPublishing Headquarters

25 Elm StreetSouthbridge, MA 01550

(508) 764-4325

ADVERTISING SALES

REPRESENTATIVE (WOODSTOCK, CT)

010 FOR SALE

WESTERN SADDLES

14” Trail Good Condition$100.00

15”Tex Tan Trail W/Breast col-lar very good condition

$30013” Circle Y yough showw/breast collar like new

$750

860-974-0614

100 GENERAL

130 YARD SALES

FLEA MARKET SELLERS 20 years of very good

items clearing out housebut don’t want hassle of

yard sale come and makean offer !

Best one gets it all! Cash only!

(508)943-0169

MULTI FAMILYGARAGE/MOVING

SALELeo Circle

Quinebaug, CTRain or shine

Saturday, April 16th7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

200 GEN. BUSINESS

Chevrolet Monte SS 02MeticulousOne owner

2-door coupe, bronze,power seats, leather,power locks, sunroof

V699000miles

$6500Call (508)667-5234

205 BOATS

Old Town Canoe1931 old town 18’

restored Maine guidecanoe.

Clear resin coated, Mahogany gun wales

And caned seats a third seat mahoganycaned seat and back

Paddles included Perfect for the wooden

canoe enthusiast.$5800.00

(508)479-0230

SEA NYMPH 199316FT DEEP

Fishing Machine SeriesFM161. 40HP Johnson

Motor. GalvanizedTrailer. Used minimally.

Like new/showroomcondition. Stored in

heated garage. $3000.00 Call: (774)272-1761

Ski Nautique 1984 2001 tan on tan

new interior and carpeting

350 Chevy inboard589 hours running time.

$6500.00/OBOCall(413)245-9545

or(860)985-8000

215 CAMPING

Co-op Campsite,on dead-end road

Quiet area, walk to thelake,go fishing or put

your boat in. Located inQuinebaug Cove

Campground, BrimfieldRes.$15,000 or b.o.Campsite sells with

everything on it! 38ftcamper furnished, small

shed, more. Call or e-mail

for pics and details.(774)245-5098

[email protected]

TEKONSHA PRODIGY P2 BRAKE CONTROL

will handle up to 4 axles$125.00

860-412-0119

265 FUEL/WOOD

FIREWOODCut, Split & Delivered

Green & Seasoned

Wood Lots Wanted

Call Paul(508)769-2351

FREE CONSTRUCTION WOOD

2x4’s, 2x6’s, Plywood beams, 3/4’

thick, Assorted sizes &thickness. Good for

wood stoves and outdoor burners

Clean Wood!(508)867-2564

Delivery Available

265 FUEL/WOOD

TREE LENGTHFIREWOOD

All hardwoods, manageablesize diameters$110 per cord

Wood chips also availableCall Chris

508-341-1276

PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLECall for details 860-928-1818

284 LOST & FOUND

PETS

Did you find your pet?

Or find a home for one?

LET US KNOW!!!Please call us so that we

can take your ad out of the paper...

Town-To-TownClassifieds

508-909-4111

298 WANTED TO BUY

Route169

Antiques884 Worcester St.Southbridge MA

Looking To PurchaseAntiques

And CollectiblesSingle Items

Or Entire Estates

We Buy It AllAnd Also Do

On-Site Estate SalesAnd

Estate Auctions

CALL MIKE ANYTIME

(774)230-1662

WARRELICS& WAR

SOUVENIRSWANTED

WWII & EARLIERCA$H WAITING!

Helmets, Swords,Daggers, Bayonets,

Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc.

Over 30 Years Experience.Call David

1-(508)688-0847I’ll Come To YOU!

LocalHeroes

FOUND HERE!

300 HELP WANTED

305 BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITIES

Corvette 1987 Red with ground effect

new brakes in goodcondition asking $6700

(508)278-2809

310 GENERAL HELP

WANTED

ADVANTAGERESOURCING

IS NOW HIRINGSouthbridge/Webster areas

Machine Operators,Shipping & Receiving and

Quality Inspectors.Must be able to passdrug screening and background check.Ability to read, writeand speak English.Apply by calling

860-928-2771 or online at

http://apply.advantageresourcing.com

310 GENERAL HELP

WANTED

CDL B - DRIVERGrowing company looking for

an experienced full-time CDL BDriver,

M-F, no weekends.Must be able to lift 70+ lbs

unassisted.Clean driving record, positiveattitude, and customer friendly

demeanor a must.Must be at least 21 years oldand have some forklift and

pallet jack experience

WAREHOUSE POSITIONThis position includes picking

orders, heavy lifting, forkliftexperience, computer

experience and loading/unloading of delivery trucks.

The hours for this position areFull Time M-F 10:00a-6:30p

and alternating Saturdays (9a-1p).

Pre-employment physical, drugscreen, and background check

required for both positions.Apply in person

M-F 8 am-4:00 pm atNORTHEAST BATTERY

240 Washington StreetAuburn, MA 01501

CERTIFIED NURSEAIDES/CERTIFIED HOME

HEALTH AIDESNeed a break from long term

care but still want to work withthe elderly?

Christopher Heights of Websteris your answer!

We are an 83-unitAssisted Living

Communitythat has part-time positions

available for first and secondshifts and per diem for all shifts.

Every other weekendis required.

Responsibilities include theprovision of personal assistanceas well as light housekeeping,personal laundry and dining

services.

Apply in person to:Laurie Nelson

Christopher Heightsof Webster

338 Thompson Rd.Webster, MA 01570

Located directly behind Hubbard (Harrington) Hospital

LocalNews

FOUND HERE!

TRAFFIC CONTROLFLAGGERS WANTED

$11.00/hour Requires daily travel in personalvehicle, GPS, cell phone, ability

to stand long hours in allweather

Download application at

www.allstatetrafficcontrol.com

or call 860-584-5949

311 PART-TIME

HELP WANTED

PART TIME SEASONAL WORKfor energetic person,spring into autumn

Experience preferred but not requiredCall Wayne at

QUACKIN’ GRASSNURSERYBrooklyn

860-779-1732

325 PROFESSIONAL

HELP WANTED

A-Team Inc.is offering one full-time

year-round positionavailable immediately for

EXPERIENCEDPAINTER/CARPENTER

Starting pay $20 p/hrMust have references

Apply/Contact at:www.ateamincorporated.com

400 SERVICES

454 HOME

IMPROVEMENT

Furniture DoctorHave your furniture

Professionally restoredat Reasonable rates.furniture face lifting,painting, striping to

Refinishing, caning and repairs.

ANTIQUE DOCTORDaniel Ross

(508)248-9225or

(860)382-541030 years in business

www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com

500 REAL ESTATE

505 APARTMENTS FOR

RENT

DUDLEYTHREE BEDROOM

TOWN HOUSE Nichols College location-

Canyard Rd.1.5 Bath central air,

Oak flooring Granite countertops

$1400/monthOption to purchase, as well

First-Last-securityCredit check

508-277-8867

Section 8 Welcome

Southbridge 6 Room 3 Bedroom

Apartment, New Kitchen,Bath, Wall, Ceilings,

Paint, flooring, LightsAppliances. W/D hookupAvailable ASAP No pets

(413)531-2433

545 LANDS/LOTS

BUILDING LOTDesirable location

Southbridge -Dennison Hill area

1/2+ acre Town water and town

sewer$42,900

or best offer(508)612-9263(508)461-7479

546 CEMETERY LOTS

Worcester County Memorial Park,

Paxton MA.2 graves in Garden of Valor

lot 113Asking $2,000ea,or

$3,000 for bothCall (603)692-2898

Worcester CountyMEMORIAL PARK

Paxton MAGarden of Valor,Lot 100Btwo sought after side byside spaces Park Price

$8200 for both OBO(508)856-0346

550 MOBILE HOMES

KROPF/WEDGEWOODPARK MODEL TRAILER

Park Model Trailer with additionHigh View Camp Ground in

West BrookfieldMany new improvementsCall for more information

if interestedThis is seasonalPrice: $25,000Call Pat

508-873-6312

575 VACATION RENTALS

BOOK FORSUMMER!

South Dennis, off Rte. 134:

Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, 2 twins) 1 bath home withfull kitchen & microwave,washer/dryer, screened inporch w/ picnic table, grill,cable TV. Outdoor shower.

On dead-end street. Near shopping, theater,restaurants, bike trail,fishing, playground,

10 minutes from bay andocean side beaches.

Off season rates available

Call Janet at 508-865-1583

after 6 pm, or email June at

[email protected] for more information.

CAPE COD TIMESHARE FOR SALEEdgewater Beach Resort

95 Chase AvenueDennisport, MA 02639

On the waterStudio (Unit 706)

Fixed week 33 (August)Deeded rights

You’ll own it for a lifetime& can be passed down toyour children and grand

children. $5000.00(508)347-3145

ORLANDO TIMESHAREFOR SALE

Westgate Lakes ResortConvenient to all Disney parks

3 BR lock-off, week 47, trade for2 vacations each year

Lower level, looks out over lake$4500.00

860-250-2166

700 AUTOMOTIVE

720 CLASSICS

1964 1/2 MUSTANG

Pony Int. Excelent condition

all original Equipment Needs some restoration

completion$15000/OBO

1990 CADDY 47000 Miles

Excelent Shape

774-297-9279

Own a Piece ofAutomotive History

Silver Anniversary Edition 1978

Corvette Indy Pace Car L-82, Auto, 39k

Matching NumbersAll Factory Original Excellent Condition

Throughout!$18900.00/OBO

Must SellCall Ed

(508)479-9752

725 AUTOMOBILES

2006 JEEP LIBERTYDriven 66,000 miles

Good condition3.7 engine, auto 4x4Color: brown and has

all options for that model.$4800

Call 508-714-6562

725 AUTOMOBILES

BUICK CADILLACDEVILLE DTS2005, V8, BlackGood condition

NStar Navigation, Leather Interior, Moon Roof, CD Player

131,000 Miles$6000

Call 774-272-2085Chrysler 300C 2006

In very good condition 111,200 Miles

Leather seats,navigationsunroof, V8 hemiAWD $8600/OBO(774)230-3067

CORVETTE 1977auto, red, rebuilt original motor350HP, rebuilt front suspensionand rebuilt rear end with 3:55gears, excellent body, solid

frame, runs excellent, no winters.

$12,000 Call

774-318-7014

Dodge 1500 pickup. 98’110,000 Miles

$950.00

Ford Wind Star 01’143,000 Miles

$1100.00Call (508)779-0194

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE2007, 2-door

Black exterior, grey interior125,000 milesGood condition

$4,200Call 508-867-9106

West Brookfield

725 AUTOMOBILES

Toyota Tacoma 20086 cylinder Cruise control6 foot bed,Extended cab68k Miles. $12000/OBO

(508)434-2736

Volvo 850 1997Runs Well, Needs Work

$750.00(508)451-8525

745 RECREATIONAL

VEHICLES

1989 CITATION5th wheel

Good conditionEverything works

Good for campground $2500.00/OBO

352-552-7464

2008 LAREDO34 ft. 5th wheel

1 owner, in excellent condition2 slides and new tires

$14,000Call 508-234-7755

MOTOR HOME 38’ 1998 Dutchstar

300 Cummins DieselSpartan Chassis. One

Slide out.83,000 Miles

New Tires & BrakesSleeps Four. Price

Reduced!Call (508)335-3948

750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS

For Sale2013 18’ SKYCATHYBRID CAMPERTub/shower, micro, air

Too much to list!Still new, smoke free

$8,500 firmCall 860-963-2616 for more details

Hornet RLS 200632 Feet, Excellent

condition. Used only 5years, in seasonal park

by adults. Large slide outsleeps 6, 2 swivel

rockers $9000Call (508)765-5039

760 VANS/TRUCKS

2006 FORD 15072,000 miles

$3,500.00Call 508-637-1401

LocalNews

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VAN 2001 DODGERAM 1500

Fair condition starts right up and runs

$800/OBO774-261-5503


Thank You, South Worcester County!

You have trusted us for 55 years

Established in April 1961, Soper Construction has evolved into a multi-faceted organization capable of large projects as well as the more modest ventures of a home or property owner. Quality, consistency and trust are the values that matter to us, and they are the values that are at the heart of our work. More than 1,000 homeowners in our area have invested their trust in “Buddy” Soper — now partnered with his son Stephen — and it’s been a great investment. Contact Soper Construction this year for any and all steps in residential/commercial con-struction or improvement:

“I have been a client of Soper Construction since I moved to Sturbridge over 30 years ago. I have always found the owners and employees to be competent, knowledgeable, polite, fair, and honest. I have never been disappointed. ... I am very happy to recommend Soper Construction to anyone looking for quality work and materials”

Reed Hillman, Sturbridge

“ Working with Soper was an excellent experience … I look forward to working with Soper Construction on future projects and recommend them without reservation to anyone in need of a reliable, highly skilled and well equipped site work contractor.”

Jonathan BramGreater Worcester

Habitat For Humanity

From Left, Terry Paquin, office manager; Stephen and Clarence “Buddy” Soper celebrating 55 years in business this month.

(508)765-9003www.hiresoper.com

• Land Clearing & Site Development• Septic Systems• Excavation & Foundation Work

• Water & Sewer Tie-ins• Underground Utilities• Driveways & Parking Lots

• Home & Multi-unit Construction • Garage, Porch and Home Additions

We treasure the reputation we’ve

developed and look forward to serving

the community for years to come.

Let us add your project to our portfolio.

A very special thanks to

all our loyal customers

throughout the years.

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