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Vol. X, No. 16 

Mailed free to requesting homes in Eastford, Pomfret & Woodstock 

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Friday, January 16, 2015 

This week’s 

Quote 

“If you want 

change, you 

have to make 

it. If we want 

progress we 

have to drive it.” 

Susan Rice 

INSIDE 

A8 — Opinion 

B1-4 — Sports 

B3 — Legals 

B6 — Real Estate 

B5-6, 11— Obits 

B7-9 — Classifieds 

LOCAL 

Thompson Scouts 

reach Eagle rank, 

five scouts 

honored 

Page A4 

Financial Focus 

Page A9 

Take the Hint 

Page A12 

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Charlie Lentz photo 

Paul Toussaint and Ann Monteiro, co-founders of The Empty Spaces Project Art Gallery 

in Putnam, have invited Derek Diedricksen of HGTV to build a small artists studio that is 

planned for use by local artists. 

It’s a small 

world after all 

HGTV personality to 

build art studio in Putnam 

BY CHARLIE LENTZ 

VILLAGER STAFF WRITER 

PUTNAM — Derek 

Diedricksen believes 

bigger isn’t always better. 

Diedricksen hosts 

the television show 

“Tiny House Builders” 

on HGTV — constructing 

small solar-powered 

Donna Grant 

BY JASON BLEAU 

NEWS STAFF WRITER 

N O R T H 

GROSVENORDALE 

— Donna Grant has 

become one of the most 

recognizable individuals 

in northeastern 

Connecticut as a constant 

presence in the 

structures and sparing 

the planet from the 

energy appetite of larger 

houses. Diedricksen 

was charmed during a 

recent visit to Putnam 

and reached out to 

the co-founders of The 

Please Read SMALL, page A13 

Grant appointed 

to Commission 

on Children 

Calls appointment 

an honor and a privilege 

community thanks 

to her role as executive 

director of the 

Thompson Ecumenical 

Empowerment Group 

(TEEG). 

Now, the Thompson 

native is preparing for a 

new challenge, one that 

will allow her to continue 

her role at TEEG 

while working even 

harder to improve child 

welfare in the state. 

Grant was recently 

appointed to serve on the 

State of Connecticut’s 

Commission on Children 

thanks to a nomination 

by now former Sen. 

Donald Williams and 

will be a voting member 

of the northeastern 

region of the state, representing 

the Quiet Corner 

Please Read GRANT, page A14 

Photo courtesy Derek 

Diedricksen 

This house was built by 

Derek Diedricksen, host of 

the HGTV show “Tiny House 

Builders.” Diedricksen is 

scheduled to build a small 

artists studio in Putnam. 

TLGV preparing 



to release 

comprehensive guide 

Photo courtesy 

The Last Green Valley 

The new recreation and 

adventure guide expected 

to be released by The Last 

Green Valley in April. 

DANIELSON — Fresh 

into the new year, The 

Last Green Valley is 

already making a push 

to draw attention to the 

many attractions and 

beautiful locations in 

it’s 35-town area with a 

new publication set to be 

released in April. 

“Explore! Outdoor, 

Indoor & Around Town 

Adventures in The Last 

Green Valley” is a new 

comprehensive recreation 

guide for the National 

Heritage Corridor, an 

area that spans much 

of Eastern Connecticut 

as well as South Central 

Massachusetts. The Last 

Green Valley is an organization 

dedicated to 

the preservation of the 

Corridor and has worked 

tirelessly for years to promote 

the region and it’s 

many features through 

programs like it’s yearly 

Walktober campaign. 

Project Administrator 

Marcy Dawley called this 

new publication an expansion 

on the Walktober 

concept and a new and 

improved version of the 

guides that are traditionally 

distributed through 

Please Read TLGV, page A13 

From the imagination to the page 

Author pays visit to Pomfret, 

explains creative process 

Jason Bleau photos 

Jarrett J. Krosoczka brings the student’s ideas to life as he 

used input from the Pomfret students to create an on-thespot 

graphic novel to show his creative process. 

Organization revamping 

yearly publication 



POMFRET — The 

Pomfret Community 

School played host 

to a very special 

guest on Wednesday, 

Jan. 7, as author and 

illustrator Jarrett J. 

Krosoczka made his 

way to the northeastern 

Connecticut school 

to speak with students 

from fifth grade 

and under about his 

works and the creative 

and learning process 

behind becoming a 

published writer and 

artist. 

Krosoczka’s works 

have become quite 

popular with today’s 

younger audiences 

including his first published 

work, “Good 

Night, Monkey Boy,” 

as well as “Baghead,” 

“Punkfarm” and the 

Please Read AUTHOR, page A13

A2 • Friday, January 16, 2015 

Villager Newspapers 

Recently, a descendant of 

Michael Grimshaw came to 

the Killingly Historical Center 

seeking some additional information 

on Michael’s connection 

to the former Danielson 

Police Department. 

Even after he left, several 

of us continued to search, and 

Lynn LaBerge unearthed a 

brief summary of the department 

in the files. Written by 

Calista Backus Gardner, it 

also had Gertrude Pradel’s 

name on it. 

According to the summary 

the 1854 charter of the Borough 

of Danielson provided that a 

Bailiff should be elected “to 

maintain and enforce the laws 

of said Borough. On July 8, 

1854, Mr. Nelson Titus was 

elected the first Bailiff and 

(was) re-elected in 1855-1856 at 

which time he was also named 

collector.” He was followed by 

Hiram Murdock (1857), Henry 

Card (1858), Joseph Snow 

(1859-1864), Emmons Brown 

(1864), Charles Goven (1865), 

Asher Scranton (1866-1867), 

and Henry Card (1868-1869). In 

May 1868 a petition was sent 

to the Connecticut General 

Assembly asking to establish 

a “Police Courtland Police 

Force.” (No explanation of 

this was given. However, the 

following comment, made 

later in the summary, may 

provide the missing link). “As 

early as 1869 Special Police 

were appointed to assist the 

Bailiff.” None of those names 

were provided. 

A quick scan of additional 

names of bailiffs did provide 

information that Michael 

Grimshaw served from April 

1916 to April 1919. Following 

that time “John McFarland 

was elected and held office 

with the title of Chief and 

Bailiff until 1935.” 

Michael Grimshaw and local earthquakes 

Killingly 

at 300 

MARGARET 

WEAVER 

A biographical sketch 

of Michael Grimshaw in 

Allen B. Lincoln’s “Modern 

History of Windham County, 

Connecticut,” revealed that 

“he was an earnest republican 

and took a keen interest 

in the political activity 

of his county. His fellow 

townsmen appreciating his 

worth and ability, called him 

to various public offices and 

for more than a quarter of a 

century he filled the position 

of constable in the town of 

Killingly. He was also deputy 

sheriff under Sheriff Sibley, 

was game warden for the 

state of Connecticut and was 

deputy warden for the town 

of Killingly. He also served 

as fire warden and he was 

a member of the Danielson 

fire department. Moreover, 

he acted as dog warden for 

the town of Killingly held the 

position of state humane officer 

for Windham County and 

served as police officer for the 

Putnam division of the Shore 

Line trolley lines.” (Vol. 2, p. 

1620) 

Many of you will remember 

when the State of Connecticut 

still had county officials and 

may remember some of these 

offices. Do share your memories. 

“Until 1941, the Bailiff was 

elected yearly by a vote of 

the Citizens of the Borough. 

At the January 1941 session 

of the General Assembly an 

amendment in the Charter 

of the Borough of Danielson 

concerning the Police 

Department was enacted…At 

this time the word Bailiff was 

stricken from the charter and 

the title Chief inserted in its 

place” (Gardner). 

Periodically people ask 

where I get my ideas for my 

articles. The recent magnitude 

2.0 earthquake in the 

northern part of Plainfield, 

south of Danielson, caused 

me to adjust the second half 

of this column. The earthquake 

(which Marilyn 

Labbe’s husband Bernard felt 

at their home in Plainfield) 

called to mind the fact that I 

had read and heard of other 

earthquakes in Eastern 

Connecticut and had recently 

come across mention of one 

when reading extracts from 

Miles of Millstreams (Weaver, 

Margaret and Geraldine & 

Ray Wood) for 75 years ago 

in 1940. On Dec. 25 of that 

year an earthquake was felt 

at 8:46 a.m. (extracted from 

a Norwich Bulletin article). 

Does anyone recall that earthquake 

Connecticut has experienced 

a number of earthquakes 

since its colonial period. 

Do you know which town’s 

name is taken from an abbreviated 

Native American name 

referring to sounds associated 

with the quakes The answer 

follows. 

“The cause of ‘rumblings’ in 

the area near Moodus, a few 

miles north of East Haddam 

had been a matter of scientific 

speculation for years. Native 

American Indians called East 

Haddam Morehermoodus, a 

place of noises, and the town 

name ‘Moodus’ derived from 

the Indian word. The earth 

noises, a peculiar type of 

earthquake rumbling, 

apparently have been occurring 

in that region for years, 

even prior to the advent of 

Europeans.” 

“Massachusetts shocks 

in November 1727 and 

November 1755 were 

felt strongly by some 

Connecticut citizenry. Both 

were intensity VIII at their 

epicenters, leaving behind 

collapsed walls, flattened 

chimneys, and other broken 

reminders common to most 

strong earthquakes. 

“The most severe earthquake 

in Connecticut’s history 

occurred at East Haddam 

on May 16, 1791. Describing 

that earthquake an observer 

said, ‘It began at 8 o’clock 

p.m. with two very heavy 

shocks in quick succession. 

The first was the most powerful; 

the earth appeared to 

undergo very violent convulsions. 

The stone walls were 

thrown down, chimneys were 

untopped, doors which were 

latched were thrown open, 

and a fissure in the ground 

of several rods in extent 

was afterwards discovered. 

Thirty lighter ones followed 

in a short time, and upwards 

of one hundred were counted 

in the course of the night. 

The shock was felt at a great 

distance. It was so severe at 

Clinton, about 12 miles south, 

that a Capt. Benedict, walking 

the deck of his vessel, then 

lying in the harbor at that 

place, observed the fish to 

leap out of the water in every 

direction as far as his eyes 

could reach.’” 

In 1837 a tremor in Hartford 

jarred bells. Alarmed residents 

rushed from these 

homes into the streets. 

“An intensity V earthquake 

in southern Connecticut 

occurred on November 3, 1968 

at about 3:30 in the morning. 

Plaster cracked at Chester 

and small items fell and broke. 

Loud noises accompanied the 

tremor. The Moodus noises 

were noted once again at East 

Haddam.” 

For additional information 

about Connecticut earthquakes 

or earthquakes in general 

visit the site earthquake. 

usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/ 

Connecticut/ (from which the 

above was extracted)or enter 

earthquakes in Connecticut 

in your search engine. 

If you have felt earthquakes 

here in Northeastern 

Connecticut, please email 

me or contact the Killingly 

Historical Center. My guess 

is that there have been a number 

of smaller ones that have 

not been recorded. Thank you. 

Margaret M. Weaver is 

the Killingly Municipal 

Historian. Special thanks 

to Lynn LaBerge, Bernie 

Mitchell, and Marilyn Labbe 

who unearthed the materials 

on Michael Grimshaw 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 


should be sent to P.O. Box 

6000, Danielson, CT 06329. 

Margaret Weaver may be 

reached at margaretmweaver@gmail.com. 

Note: Neither 


nor I have Caller ID. Please 

leave your name and phone 

number when calling. Thank 

you. 

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p.m. The seminar will be held at CorePlus’ 202 Salem 

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Hair Cuttery Salon to Provide Haircuts 

for the Homeless 

DAYVILLE — On Feb. 2 and 3, Hair Cuttery will 

host Share-A-Haircut for the homeless. 

Every time an adult or child receives a haircut 

at any of the Hair Cuttery salons in New England, 

including the salon in Dayville, a free haircut certificate 

will be donated to a homeless person in the 

community. By partnering with local shelters and 

community organizations, Hair Cuttery will work to 

distribute certificates to those who need them most. 

“Last year’s expanded Share a Haircut program was 

an enormous success, to date the program has reached 

more than 1 million people,” said Dennis Ratner, 

founder and CEO of Hair Cuttery. “This year we plan 

to continue that momentum, helping those less fortunate 

the best way we know how, with a haircut. Our 

stylists hope to help inspire confidence by giving back 

in this way.” 

This February alone, Hair Cuttery hopes to reach 

35,000 homeless people in the communities it serves. 

Haircut certificate donations since the inception of 

the program are valued at $16.3 million. 

Hair Cuttery has an established history of charitable 

giving, supporting a range of local and national causes, 

including St. Baldrick’s Foundation, American 

Red Cross, The National Network to End Domestic 

Violence, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen 

for the Cure and Girls on the Run. 

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Quotation of the week 

“This is where I live, this is where I 

work and this is where I love and I’m 

excited to do an even better job for kids 

and families right here in northeastern 

Connecticut.” 

- TEEG Executive Director Donna 

Grant, commenting on being named to the 

Commission on Children earlier this month. 

At CT Audubon 

Bird sightings at Connecticut Audubon Society Center 

at Pomfret and Wyndham Land Trust properties for the 

week of Jan. 5: Northern Harrier, Merlin, American Tree 

Sparrow, House finch, Hairy Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied 

sapsucker, Carolina wren, Cooper’s hawk, Great-horned 

owl. Visit www.ctaudubon.org. 

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ConnecticutsQuietCorner


Echo Farm barn seeing new life in reconstruction 

Woodstock resident makes progress on preserving 

200-year-old structure 



WOODSTOCK — As winter starts to 

finally take its toll on New England and 

the Quiet Corner, work is diligently 

taking place to bring new life to one 

of Woodstock’s most prized historical 

landmarks in its new home before work 

is halted by the cold weather for the 

season. 

After almost half a year, progress has 

been made to bring new life to the popular 

barn that used to make its home at 

Echo Farm on Route 169. After months 

of work, the well known antique structure 

that was once housed on the historic 

property has been re-erected in its 

new home on Paine Road, where new 

owner Ron Petro hopes to put the building 

to good use. 

Petro purchased the barn through an 

arrangement with the owners of Echo 

Farm to satisfy his enjoyment for history 

and antiques. With the Farm seeking 

a buyer, Petro saw the opportunity as 

a chance to add to his property and to 

preserve something that the citizens of 

Woodstock could hold dear for generations 

to come. While a new look will 

adorn the exterior of the building do 

to the amount of unsalvageable siding, 

Petro said that while the outside might 

be shiny new, the inside is the same 

barn that many had feared may have 

been torn down. 

“The whole frame and skeleton is the 

same two-hundred plus year old barn,” 

Petro said. “We put all new siding on it 

because there wasn’t enough from the 

old barn that could be saved to put the 

old siding back on. I do have some of 

the old siding left over. The outside is 

all new but the inside is the same old 

barn.” 

Moving the structure was no easy 

task. Petro said that the frame was disassembled 

and marked with the help of 

a professional to be put back together 

on site on his property, however Petro 

revealed that his partnership with the 

hire contractor hit a snag when the 

individual walked off the job. 

“Things didn’t work out,” he said. 

“He walked off the job a couple weeks 

ago, but he does very good repair work. 

He repaired some pieces that couldn’t 

be saved for the frame and did an excellent 

job with it. I hired him and he took 

down the barn piece by piece, tagging 

every single piece, and when it was 

brought to my property my cousins put 

a frost wall up for us and he rebuilt it 

piece by piece. It was almost complete 

before he walked off the job because it 

took too long. It was supposed to take 

600 hours and it took over 1,200 to finally 

complete it.” 

Despite this setback Petro eventually 

was able to complete the reconstruction 

process himself and create 

what is essentially the same structure 

that stood at Echo Farm with a fresh 

new look. The barn will even have the 

same windows it had on the Echo Farm 

property, which will be installed in the 

spring, as well as the finishing touches 

on the exterior. 

Petro said that he hopes to put the 

barn to good use by storing hay as well 

as actual farm animals like horses and 

cows. He said the most important thing 

he wants people in Woodstock to know 

is that the barn is in fact still around. 

“I know there were a lot of people 

who were upset when we were taking 

it down,” he said. “They didn’t know 

we weren’t tearing it down and selling 

off the pieces. A lot of native Woodstock 

people were upset and we explained 

that we were moving is 4 miles away 

to put it back up the same way it came 

down. I want the people off Woodstock 

to know that the Echo Farm barn is 

alive and well and even better than it 

The new exterior look of the Echo Farm barn. 

was before.” 

Springtime will bring about the full 

new life of the barn, but until then, concerned 

citizens can rest easy knowing 

the barn is in capable and good hands. 

While the siding and wooden roofing might 

be new, the frame and interior of the Echo 

Barn is still the same historic structure citizens 

have enjoyed for years. 


Friday, January 16, 2015 • A3 

Accuracy Watch 

The Villager Newspapers is committed 

to accuracy in all its news 

reports. Although numerous safeguards 

are in place to ensure accurate 

reporting, mistakes can occur. 

Confirmed fact errors will be corrected 

at the top right hand corner 

of page A3 in a timely manner. 

If you find a mistake, call 

(860) 928-1818 during normal business 

hours. During non-business 

hours, leave a message in the editor’s 

voice mailbox. The editor will 

return your phone call. 

TOUGH 

BACON! 

CHECK OUT THE 

SPORTS ACTION! 

Public Meetings 

THOMPSON 

Monday, Jan. 19 

Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., 

Town Hall, 2nd Floor Conference Room 

Tuesday, Jan. 20 

Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Hall, 

Merrill Seney Community Room 

Wednesday, Jan. 21 

Economic Development Commission, 

6:30 p.m., Town Hall, Merrill Seney 

Community Room 

WOODSTOCK 


Republican Town Committee, 7 p.m., 

Room A 

Thursday, Jan. 22 

Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Room A 

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Woodstock 

Middle School 

POMFRET 

Tuesday, Jan. 20 

Board of Selectmen, 8 a.m. 

Library Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. 


Senior Advocate Commission, 6 p.m. 


Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m.



Thompson Scouts reach Eagle rank, five scouts honored 

THOMPSON — Five young men of Thompson’s Boy Scout 

Troop 66 celebrated their united accomplishments on Jan. 11 

as the Eagle Court of Honor was convened to officially name 

them as Eagle Scouts. Zachary Rood, Lee Gendron, Connor 

Shea, Benjamin Kuebler and Jacob Houghton made up the 

group of young men who after hours of work and volunteering 

and years of dedication reached the highest level of honor the 

Boy Scouts can bestow. The five new Eagle Scouts received 

their awards, evidence of their accomplishment and the 

responsibilities that come with the honor, before their families 

and friends at a ceremony at the Knights of Columbus 

Hall in North Grosvenordale where they were honored by 

state and national officials as well as the leaders that guided 

them to join an elite group of men who represent some of the 

best the nation has to offer. 

The five new Eagle Scouts stand with the Scout Master that led them to the honor, Tim Shea. 


Thompson First Selectman Paul Lenky and Selectwoman Shaina 

Smith present certificates of recognition to the five new Eagle Scout. 

Sen. Mae Flexer and State Rep. Danny Rovero present citations to 

the five new Eagle Scouts from Hartford acknowledging their achievements. 

The ceremony included many displays showing 

the many accomplishments of the Eagle 

Scouts. 

Benjamin Kuebler receives his Eagle Scout certificate from Jessie Hay 

Memorial Association President Bates Craver. 

A cake displays the names of the five new Eagle Scouts awaiting the 

post ceremony celebrations. 

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Zachary Rood receives his pin signifying his Eagle Scout honor from 

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Lee Gendron, one of the five new Eagle 

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‘We are in the best of times and the worst of times’ 

DKH corporators meeting reports accolades, financial losses 


• A5 

PUTNAM — In the midst of change, 

unknowns and financial stress, what 

does Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) 

President and CEO Robert Smanik ask 

attendees at their Annual Corporators 

Meeting hosted at Thompson 

International Raceway Restaurant 


He asked the guests “to be visionaries 

on behalf of Northeast Connecticut — 

not despite the changes we are experiencing 

in health care, but because of it. 

This is our calling. This is our quest.” 

Smanik announced to almost 200 people 

from the community that DKH’s 

audited financials for the 2014 fiscal 

year reported at $5.3 million loss. This 

despite cutting expenses by more than 

$2 million dollars through the course of 

the year with reductions in pharmaceuticals, 

advertising and public relations, 

and employee benefits costs as well as 

restructuring and downsizing of departments 

without affecting the quality of 

patient care. 

The most significant impact on the 

loss, however, was the result of adopting 

more conservative financial reporting 

practices in anticipation of financial 

obligations driven by government 

audits for Medicare and Medicaid payments. 

These accruals accounted for 

almost $4 million. 

Smanik said, “The federal Affordable 

Care Act is forcing change at unprecedented 

rates for the health care industry. 

Our purpose — what keeps us 

going every day — is to be sure there 

are health services close to home for 

Northeast Connecticut. In today’s climate, 

that does not allow us to remain 

the same. Change is an imperative, not 

an option. We are fighting the good 

fight.” 

In 2013, DKH reported an $8.5 million 

loss, which was the initial year the organization 

was impacted by the state’s 

cuts in Medicaid reimbursements. 

Corrective plans were implemented but 

there was not sufficient time to react 

without significantly affecting patient 

services. 

The 2014 fiscal results reflect a reduction 

in expense from the previous year 

by $2.3 million, with revenue increasing 

by $1.3 million. Some services experienced 

an increase in volume such as 

Day Kimball HomeMakers that reported 

an increase of 20,000 service hours 

and the Day Kimball Medical Group, 

which reported an additional 16,000 

patient visits compared to last fiscal 

period. Most services were relatively 

flat in their volume year to year. 

Despite this two-year loss, Day Kimball 

remains financially secure. However, 

more immediate corrective action was 

required to retain this strength in light 

of the 2014 results. Thus last week, DKH 

implemented another $1.2 million in 

expense reduction which required 

implementation of additional staffing 

efficiencies throughout the organization 

and the senior management team 

voluntarily accepted a 10-percent salary 

Courtesy photos 

Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) President and CEO Robert Smanik 

addresses attendees at the Annual Corporators meeting hosted at 

Thompson International Raceway Restaurant Thursday, Jan. 8. 

reduction. Additionally, Day Kimball 

HomeCare and Hospice & Palliative 

Care of Northeastern Connecticut are 

engaged in a comprehensive review 

of operations and will incrementally 

implement efficiency measures to 

improve financial performance of these 

business units. 

“Day Kimball has committed its leadership 

team to continue its deep investigation 

of operations in all areas of 

the organization,” said Chief Operating 

Officer and Chief Nursing Officer 

Donald St. Onge, RN. “We must be innovative 

and think outside the box, however, 

we will not make decisions that 

impact our proven ability to provide 

safe, high quality medical care for our 

patients.” 

During this period of changes and 

expense reductions, DKH received 

quality accolades from nationally recognized 

third parties. Smanik shared 

some of the accomplishments received 

in 2014: 

• Triennial accreditation by nationally-recognized 

The Joint Commission 

for hospital and homecare services 

• Triennial accreditation by College 

of American Pathologists for laboratory 

services 

• High quality ratings from Medicare 

for hospital acquired conditions, ranking 

number two in the state out of 30 

hospitals 

• Lowest readmission rates in 

Connecticut as reviewed by Qualidigam, 

beating state benchmarks in six out of 

seven categories 

Smanik reflected, “Unfortunately, in 

the words of Charles Dickens, we find 

ourselves in the best of times, and in 

the worst of times. What we are facing 

and responding to are the impacts of 

the Affordable Care Act and the national 

transformation of the health care 

industry, which candidly, is not clearly 

defined. This means in many cases we 

are responsive rather than proactive. 

And despite these pressures and distractions, 

the employees continue to 

rise above, perform exceptionally well 

as indicated by industry experts, and 

more importantly, connect in personal 

ways with our patients. I am very 

impressed with the Day Kimball team.” 

As testament to the dedication of Day 

Kimball’s team, outgoing Chairman 

of the Board Jack Burke announced 

Employee of the Year Barbara 

Chubbuck. She was Employee of the 

Month in June. 

All 12 of the Employees of the Month 

were recognized at the meeting. They 

are in order from January to December: 

Marie Haggerty, Patient Accounts; 

Liza Greene, Housekeeping; Mary Ann 

Skarani, Behavioral Health; Jamie 

Vega, Patient Access; Linda Gervasio, 

Ambulatory Care Unit; Barbara 

Chubbuck, Human Resources; Rick Cyr, 

Facilities Management; Nicole Missino, 

Development; Melissa Greene, Patient 

Access; Robert Beaudry, Security; Lisa 

Briere, Oncology and Laurie Zisiades, 

Perioperative Services. 

Other business conducted at the meeting 

included approving the election of 

new Board member Kevin P. Johnston 

and the renewal of Board members 

Joseph Alessandro, DO, Joseph Botta, 

MD, Hadi Bozorgmanesh, Jack Burke, 

William St. Onge, ESQ, and Janice 

Thurlow. 

Board of Directors (back row, from left) Kevin P. Johnston, William St. 

Onge, ESQ, William Johnston, MD, Joseph Botta, MD, Robert Smanik, 

Garfield Danenhower, MD, Shawn McNerry, Michael Baum, MD, (front 

row, left to right) Karen Cole, Hadi Bozorgmanesh, Jack Burke, Joseph 

Adiletta, Steven Schimmel, MD, Janice Thurlow. 

The Corporators also approved the 

slate of officers: Chairman Joseph 

Adiletta, Vice Chairman William St. 

Onge, ESQ, Secretary Karen Cole, 

Treasurer Janice Thurlow, Assistant 

Secretary and Assistant Treasurer 

Joseph Botta, MD. 

In Adiletta’s comments as the incoming 

Chairman of the Board, he reminded 

guests of DKH’s deep connection to 

the region, highlighting: 

• Provision of care to 75,000 of the 

93,000 residents of their 13-town, 450 

square mile service area with inpatient, 

outpatient, and in-home care services, 

of which 35,000 are registered patients 

in Day Kimball Medical Group 

• Employment of 1400 people of 

which 80 percent live in Northeast 

Connecticut and another five percent 

live in Connecticut 

• Economic impact of $227 million 

annually 

• Shared commitment with the community 

to sustaining DKH as demonstrated 

by close to $1 million raised 

annually through fundraising events 

and direct donations to services 

Recognition was given to Burke as 

outgoing Chairman of the Board and to 

John Graham, MD for serving his maximum 

term of nine years on the Board. 

Graham was appointed DKH Chief 

Medical Officer, Vice President Quality 

& Risk Management in January of 2014. 

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Saint Anselm College 

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Mark W. 

Cronin, Dean of the College, announced 

that Jonathan S. Burkart, a History 

major, was named to the Dean’s List for 

the Fall 2014 semester at Saint Anselm 

College, Manchester, N.H. 

Burkart, a resident of Brooklyn, a 

History major is a member of the Class 

of 2018. 

Lasell College 

NEWTON — Lasell College in Newton, 

Mass., has released the Dean’s List for 

outstanding academic achievement 

during the Fall semester of the 2014-15 

academic year. During the fall semester 

634 students received this recognition. 

Briana Wrubleski, of Quinebaug, a 

member of the Class of 2016 is majoring 

in Exercise Science 

Amanda Bennett, of North 

Grosvenordale, a member of the Class of 

2017 is majoring in Communication 

Danielle Fortin, of Pomfret Center, a 

member of the Class of 2015 is majoring 

in Communication 

Kayla Dougherty, of Brooklyn, a member 

of the Class of 2016 is majoring in 

English with Secondary Education 

York College of Pennsylvania 

YORK, Pa. — Miranda Lazzara, of 

North Grosvenordale, a first-year 

Undeclared major at York College of 

Pennsylvania, has been named to the 

Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester. 

Providence College 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Shannon 

Papuga, a resident of Brooklyn, and a 

member of the Class of 2015, has been 

named to the Dean’s List at Providence 

College for the Fall 2014 semester. To 

qualify for the Dean’s List, students 

must achieve at least a 3.55 grade point 

average with a minimum of 12 credits. 

American International College 

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Christie 

Austin, majoring in Nursing (BSN) has 

been named to the Fall 2014 Dean’s List at 

American International College. Dean’s 

List students are full-time students with 

a grade point average of 3.3 to 4.0. 

Fitchburg State University 

FITCHBURG, Mass. — Fitchburg State 

University recently announced its winter 

2014 graduation list, which included 

the following local residents. 

Eastford: Raymond A. Beck, BS, 

Occupational/Vocational Education 

Massachusetts Collage of Liberal 

Arts 

NORTH ADAMS — Monica Joslin, 

Interim Vice President for Academic 

Affairs at Massachusetts College of 

Liberal Arts (MCLA), has announced 

that Rachel Valliere, of Brooklyn, was 

placed on the dean’s list for the fall 2014 

semester. 

High Point University 

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Megan Robinson, 

of Rogers, has been named to the Dean’s 

List at High Point University for the fall 

2014 semester. 

Pomfret School 

POMFRET — From Dec. 2-17, the students 

and faculty at Pomfret School in 

Pomfret, were at school, but not, in the 

conventional sense, in school. In place 

of structured class time and homework, 

students were instead tackling one of 

27 innovative exercises in learning that 

saw plenty of overlap between academic 

disciplines. 

Colby Breault of Putnam, a member 

of the Pomfret Class of 2015, participated 

in a course entitled “Once Upon a Time: 

Creating Children’s Books,” in which 

students were responsible for the entire 

creative process, from developing the 

characters and storyline to illustrating 

and reading their finished stories to area 

schoolchildren. 

Rebecca Pempek of Putnam, a member 


in a course entitled “Form and 

Function in Living Systems,” a combination 

art and science project that had students 

selecting an organism in an ecosystem 

and drawing a series of macro- to 

micro-sketches that progressively zoom 

in on their subjects. 

Connor Shea of Putnam, a member of 

the Pomfret Class of 2015, participated 

in a course entitled “Unheard Voices: 

Stories in LGBT History and Evolution 

of Acceptance.” 

Cristiano Rovero of North 

Grosvenordale, a member of the Pomfret 

Class of 2016, participated in a course 

entitled “Saving Private Ryan: World 

War II, History, and Hollywood.” 

Aaron Soucy of Thompson, a member 


in a course entitled “Teaching 

the Kids Next Door,” a collaborative 

teaching project in which the students 

created a lesson plan, incorporating 

math, writing, and science, for secondand 

third-graders at the nearby Rectory 

School. 

Caed Anthony-Jones of Pomfret 

Center, a member of the Pomfret Class 

of 2015, participated in a course entitled 

“Pomfret Mini Golf Course,” in which 

the students designed, engineered, and 

built two miniature golf holes, complete 

with fake turf and a so-called water hazard. 

Rebecca Bullied of Pomfret Center, 

a member of the Pomfret Class of 2017, 

participated in a course entitled “Form 

and Function in Living Systems,” a combination 

art and science project that 

had students selecting an organism in 

an ecosystem and drawing a series of 

macro- to micro-sketches that progressively 

zoom in on their subjects. 

Abigail Byrnes of Woodstock, a member 


in a course entitled “Y Yoga,” in 

which students explored (and practised) 

the “history and evolution of yoga as it 

travelled over time from East to West.” 

Kailey Castle of Pomfret Center, a 

member of the Pomfret Class of 2017, participated 

in a course entitled “Stopping 

Time: Physics and Photography,” in 

which the students studied and recreated 

the iconic Edgerton photo experiments 

done at MIT in the 1930s, recording a 

variety of phenomena shot at shutter 

speeds down to a thousandth of a second. 

Alexander Chase of Pomfret, a member 


in a course entitled “Y Yoga,” in 

which students explored (and practiced) 

the “history and evolution of yoga as it 

travelled over time from East to West.” 

Davis Chase of Pomfret, a member of 


in a course entitled “Form and Function 

in Living Systems,” a combination art 

and science project that had students 

selecting an organism in an ecosystem 

and drawing a series of macro- to 

micro-sketches that progressively zoom 

in on their subjects. 

Brody Childs of Eastford, a member of 


in a course entitled “Stopping Time: 

Physics and Photography,” in which the 

students studied and recreated the iconic 

Edgerton photo experiments done at 

MIT in the 1930s, recording a variety of 

phenomena shot at shutter speeds down 

to a thousandth of a second. 

Maguire Crouse of Woodstock Valley, 


participated in a course entitled “A 

Choking Doberman, the Easter Bunny, 

and Bigfoot Walk into a Bar,” which 

examined the role of urban legends and 

folklore in contemporary society. 

Evan Cunningham of Pomfret, a member 


in a course entitled “Saving 

Private Ryan: World War II, History, and 

Hollywood.” 

Madison Dean of Woodstock, a member 


in a course entitled “Unheard 

Voices: Stories in LGBT History and 

Evolution of Acceptance.” 

Benjamin DiIorio of Pomfret Center, 


participated in a course entitled “The 

P-Files: The Truth is out There,” an 

in-depth examination of the appeal and 

prevalence of conspiracy theories in the 

American culture. 

Jake Farrell of Woodstock, a member 


in a course entitled “Mock Trial and 

Great Cases in American Legal History,” 

culminating in a trial, complete with 

jurors. 

Sydney Fisher of Pomfret, a member 


in a course entitled “Building 

C.O.U.R.A.G.E. (Conversations On 

Understanding Racial and Gendered 

Experiences),” in which students were 

assigned the challenges and responsibilities 

of developing, scheduling, and 

marketing a conference/retreat that will 

explore issues of race and gender. The 

event will be hosted by Pomfret School 

in the summer of 2015. 

Nickolas Fulchino of Pomfret Center, a 

member of the Pomfret Class of 2015, participated 

in a course entitled “Identity 

of the American Indian: Examining 

American Indians’ Struggle for Cultural 

Preservation.” 

Abigail Horst of Pomfret, a member 


in a course entitled “Building 

C.O.U.R.A.G.E. (Conversations On 

Understanding Racial and Gendered 

Experiences),” in which students were 

assigned the challenges and responsibilities 

of developing, scheduling, and 

marketing a conference/retreat that will 

explore issues of race and gender. The 

event will be hosted by Pomfret School 

in the summer of 2015. 

Gillian Horst of Pomfret, a member of 

the Pomfret Class of 2018, participated in 

a course entitled “The P-Files: The Truth 

is out There,” an in-depth examination 

of the appeal and prevalence of conspiracy 

theories in the American culture. 

Olivia Kremer of Pomfret, a member 


in a course entitled “Gol: A Global 

Passion,” in which students investigated 

the history and culture of the game of 

soccer, and explored the phenomenon 

of its tremendous popularity worldwide. 

Genevieve LaBeef of Pomfret, a 

member of the Pomfret Class of 2015, 

participated in a 

course entitled 

“Once Upon a 

Time: Creating 

Children’s Books,” 

in which students 

were responsible 

for the entire 

creative process, 

from developing 

the characters and 

storyline to illustrating 

and reading 

their finished stories 

to area schoolchildren. 

N i c h o l a s 

Mazzarella of 

Danielson, a member 

of the Pomfret 

Class of 2016, 

participated in a 

course entitled 

“Gol: A Global 

Passion,” in which 

students investigated 

the history 

and culture of the 

game of soccer, 

and explored the 

phenomenon of its 

tremendous popularity 

worldwide. 

Duun O’Hara 

of Woodstock, a 

member of the 

Pomfret Class of 

2018, participat- 

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DANIELSON — Quinebaug 

Valley Community College has 

announced the names of students 

placed on the fall 2014 

Dean’s List. Two hundred and 

sixty seven full and part-time 

students attained a grade point 

average of 3.4 or above. 

• Ashford: Sara Geriak, 

Nathaniel Polsky, Kelli 

Postemski, Karen Ricci, Sally 

Taylor 

• Brookfield: Nadia King 

• Brooklyn: Cara Coraccio- 

Bellantone, Robin Ethier, 

Jessica Jarrett, David Moore, 

Mary Nesi, Derek Olk, Warren 

Pero Jr., Patty Pescatello, Kelly 

Phar, Jordan Provost, Steven 

Rice, Alexandra Savvidis, 

Arionna Thomas, Brooke 

Truesdale 

• Canterbury: Christopher 

Coury, Jonathan Coury, Haley 

Gumula, Joshua Lamoureux, 

Andre Miller, Christopher 

Punsalan, Mikayla Vertefeuille, 

Alicia Warner 

• Central Village: Henry 

Silvestri 

• Chaplin: Samantha Cone, 

Cameron Goldsnider 

• Coventry: Jesse Kuter, 

Tiffany Taylor 

• Danielson: Cory Anderson, 

Brad Beausoleil, Dana Bein, 

Alyssa Bergstrom, Kendra 

Borders, Jenny Briere, Nicole 

Durand,Kelly Gardner, 

Alexander Hopkins, Phuong 

Huynh, Alexis Laseter, 

QVCC announces fall Dean’s List 

Timothy Maerkel, Vieng Samay 

Maligna, Mariah McCracken, 

Amanda Mercier, Michelle 

Nichols, Courtney Normandie, 

Damien Phongsamphanh, 

Neil Russell, Valerie Santerre, 

Kayelyn Seiden, Devin Stanley, 

Shanna Steen, Nicholas Taft, 

Betty Varin, Zachary Varin 

• Dayville: Karen Adams, Eve 

Andrews, Kristen Blanchard, 

Atalya Champalath, Panagiotis 

Chrisovechotis, Jeffrey 

Fontaine, Sheena Giaquinto, 

Katie Hancock, Jordan Hilton, 

Lindsay Kelley, Regina Morgan, 

Tiffany Sumeersarnauth, 

Nicole Thatcher, Hannah Viens 

• Eastford: Jessica Badger, 

John Budd, Emily Cordy, 

Melissa Marshall, Sheryl Spink, 

Johanna Wolfe 

• Griswold: Shane Babbitt, 

Mackenzie Chenette 

• Grosvenor Dale: Robin 

Goven, Kelley Sypher, Natalka 

Tuczkewycz 

• Hartford: Sharice Bryant 

• Jewett City: Jake LaBonte, 

Neelam Patel, Matthew Smead 

• Lebanon: Rick Badeau, Amy 

Coleda, Pamela Gamache 

• Mansfield Center: Kelly 

Garceau 

• Montville: Chelsea Silan 

• Moosup: Melissa 

Ainsworth, William Andrews 

Jr, Brandy Bouvier, Samantha 

Chamberland, Stephanie 

Corey, April Federer, Jessica 

LaCasse, Dylan Lefevre, Ashley 

Mirandou, Beth Rainey, Leah 

Rainey, Jessica Stailing, Skyla 

Young 

• North Grosvenordale: Amy 

Lussier, Daniel Baker, Lydia 

Corttis, Austin Donnelly, 

Briana Dore, Roxanne Earnest, 

Jessica Gatineau, Rebecca 

Giles, Cordell Kenneson, 

Stephanie Pratt 

• North Windham: Rose Field, 

Jared Nye, Joel Pedraza 

• Norwich: Jacob Bassham, 

Michelle D’Auria, David Hatlee, 

Alexy Nieves, Lyndon Patrie 

• Oakdale: Brittany Savage 

• Pawcatuck: Whitney Lipp 

• Plainfield: Autumn Beavan, 

Payton Cooke, Holly DeParasis, 

Jenna Marchenkoff, Michelle 

Maynard, Meagan Miller, 

Brandon Missino, Daniel 

Newland, Lynda Petrides, 

Joshua Shedd, Kali Trepanier, 

Curtis Troup, Amanda Vernon 

• Pomfret Center: John 

Allegretti, Devon Letendre, 

Emily Bathgate, Michelle Blain, 

Kayla DeMaire, Samantha 

Flake, Emma Folsom, Casey 

Guli, Emily Klee, Brooke 

Peyton, Olga Radchenko, 

Nathaniel Vincent 

• Preston: Kathryn Farrell, 

Alison Lowe 

• Putnam: Sabrina Anderson, 

Jonathan Arraje, Kasie 

Bouchard, Michael Boyd, 

Patrick Brown, Andrei Bucatari, 

Kate Carpenter, Robin Clark, 

Elizabeth Goad, Brianna King, 

Tracie Lombardy, Heather 

Martineau, Tory Mercier, 

Rayna Mitzman, Christopher 

Morris, Chelly Shaw, Erin 

Smith, Caitlyn Sward, Justine 

Taylor, Christopher Vaudrain, 

Cindy-Jo Youssef 

• Rogers: Johnna Best 

• Scotland: Emily Quercia 

• Sterling: Casey Bristol, 

Joshua Carpentier, Julien 

Clancy, Heather Evans, 

Christopher Harrington, Aaron 

MacNeil, Kimberly Popiel, 

Danni Ricard, Stephanie 

Tetreault 

• Storrs: Suzanne Gormley, 

Julie Richards, Balaram 

Adhikari, Wei Chen 

• Thompson: Kyle Benoit, 

Linda Brown, Karena Burnham, 

Naomi Chappell, Arthur 

Corriveau, Ashley Dunn, April 

Levesque, James O’Brien, 

Nicholas Plaza, Zachary Rood, 

Amy St.Onge 

• Tolland: Robert Watson III 

• Union: Seth Beecher 

• Voluntown: Sarah 

Castleberry, Adam Eaton 

• West Hartford: Michael 

Henderson 

• Willimantic: Aissia 

Allison, Israel Branham, Olga 

Cabrera, Zaybeth Calvente, 

Mayra Colis-Vazquez, Jennifer 

Colon, Michael Delaney, 

Christian Garcia, Emily 

Grogan, Rosemary Hartunian 

Alumbaugh, Luz Jimenez, 

Skylyn Jusino, Juan Lopez, 


Sara Madden-Szabo, Kaitlen 

McGriff, Ninoushka Morales, 

Monica Pehowdy, Kattarina 

Pelletier, Julianna Perez, 

Katherine Perez, Rachel Popp, 

Tamarie Reynoso Santiago, 

Bianca Rodriguez, Panayiota 

Roth, Pamela Salazar, Irmarie 

Santiago, Jacqueline Silva 

Torres, Christopher Toner, 

Deysy Torres, Joseph White, 

Kenton Young 

• Willington: Ashley Desloge 

• Windham: Deborah Philips, 

Carmen Sanchez 

• Woodstock: Jacob Battye, 

Brian Blanchard, Brooke 

Bourget, Andrew Cohen, 

Sarah Cook, Claudia Dufour, 

Joshua Enderle, Kyle 

Gagne, Charles Hall, Brandy 

Hebert, Aaron Jocson, Adam 

Leighton, Elizabeth Navarro, 

Jason Osman, Lily Pritchard 

Dennison, Joy Stern, Megan 

St.Jean, Angela Stohlberg, 

Allison Swan, Kaitlyn Willard, 

Timothy Harrington 

• Webster, Mass.: Marissa 

Lussier 

• Charlotte, N.C.: Jared 

Courtemanche 

• Ronkonkoma, N.Y.: Ariel 

Sutton 

• Coventry, R.I.: Tyler 

Franzone 

• Providence, R.I.: Kevin 

Lynch, Justin Russillo 

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ed in a course entitled “Who Am I” 

Culminating in a final presentation, the 

project challenged students to define the 

various components of their character, 

using psychological, developmental, and 

learning-style assessment tools. 

Keith O’Hara of Woodstock, a member 


in a course entitled “Identity 

of the American Indian: Examining 

American Indians’ Struggle for Cultural 

Preservation.” 

Rhone O’Hara of Woodstock, a member 


in a course entitled “Comedy From 

the Margins,” a study of what goes into 

the successful comedic performance. 

Matthew Ouellet of Pomfret, a member 


in a course entitled “Stopping Time: 

Physics and Photography,” in which the 

students studied and recreated the iconic 

Edgerton photo experiments done at 

MIT in the 1930s, recording a variety of 

phenomena shot at shutter speeds down 

to a thousandth of a second. 

Seoyeon Park of Pomfret Center, a 


participated in a course entitled “Music 

and Myth,” in which students studied 

the history of the storytelling power of 

symphonies, operas and movie scores-- 

myths set to music--from Wagner’s “The 

Ring of the Nibelung” to the more contemporary 

soundtrack from “The Lord 

of the Rings.” 

Samuel Paul of Woodstock, a member 




Hollywood.” 

Shuonan Peng of Pomfret, a member 


in a course entitled “Music and Myth,” 

in which students studied the history 

of the storytelling power of symphonies, 

operas and movie scores--myths 

set to music--from Wagner’s “The Ring 

of the Nibelung” to the more contemporary 

soundtrack from “The Lord of the 

Rings.” 

Lucy Richards of Pomfret, a member 


in a course entitled “Y Yoga,” in which 

students explored (and practiced) the 

“history and evolution of yoga as it travelled 

over time from East to West.” 

Molly Schroder of Woodstock, a member 


in a course entitled “Reading 

the Landscape of Pomfret,” in which 

students worked to piece together a narrative, 

from both natural history and 

ecology, of the transformation of the 500 

acres comprising the Pomfret Campus. 

Information was obtained through both 

observation and what archived documents 

revealed. 

Kayta Tsemo of Pomfret, a member of 


a course entitled “In Their Own Words; 

Project: Pomfret,” in which participants 

EDUCATION NOTEBOOK 

were tasked, as digital, photo- and social 

media journalists, with documenting the 

twenty-seven stories of Project: Pomfret. 

Annie Vance of Danielson, a member 





Brandon Caffrey of Brooklyn, a member 


in a course entitled “A History 

of Food,” in which the students studied 

the relationship between geography, history, 

climate, and food. Working with a 

budget and using local ingredients from 

regions around the world, for their final 

project participants teamed up to create 

nutritionally complete meals. 

Samantha Caffrey of Brooklyn, a 


participated in a course entitled “Mock 

Trial and Great Cases in American Legal 

History,” culminating in a trial, complete 

with jurors. 

Dylan Clarkin of Brooklyn, a member 




Hollywood.” 

Evan Clarkin of Brooklyn, a member 


in a course entitled “Mock Trial and 

Great Cases in American Legal History,” 

culminating in a trial, complete with 

jurors. 

Nicole Derosier of Brooklyn, a member 


in a course entitled “Gol: A Global 

Passion,” in which students investigated 

the history and culture of the game of 

soccer, and explored the phenomenon 

of its tremendous popularity worldwide. 

Colin LeSage of Brooklyn, a member 


in a course entitled “Engineering 

a Better World: A Social History of 

the Technologies that Shaped Modern 

Civilization.” 

Nicholas Mazzarella of Danielson, a 


participated in a course entitled “Gol: 

A Global Passion,” in which students 

investigated the history and culture of 

the game of soccer, and explored the phenomenon 

of its tremendous popularity 

worldwide. 

Aidan McGannon of Brooklyn, a member 


in a course entitled “Comedy From 

the Margins,” a study of what goes into 

the successful comedic performance. 

John Ross of Brooklyn, a member of 


a course entitled “Saving Private Ryan: 

World War II, History, and Hollywood.” 

Abigail Trivella of Brooklyn, a member 


in a course entitled “In Their 

Own Words; Project: Pomfret,” in which 

participants were tasked, as digital, 

photo- and social media journalists, with 

documenting the twenty-seven stories of 

Project: Pomfret. 

Annie Vance of Danielson, a member 





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Telephone: (860) 928-1818 

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Frank G. Chilinski 

President & Publisher 

Adam Minor 

Editor 

EDITORIAL 

Liberation 

Day 

(Editor’s Note: Brace yourself — it’s 

another kid column!) 

Details 

ADAM 

MINOR 

The first week of January is special 

around my house, not only because it’s 

the beginning of a New Year, filled with 

renewal, fresh beginnings and promises 

made, goals set and taking down the 

Christmas tree. 

It’s also the week the Minors celebrate 

Liberation Day. 

It’s a family-specific holiday. You 

won’t see it on any calendars at those 

kiosks in the mall (which are probably 

heavily discounted by now, so get them 

while you can), and no alerts will flood 

your Facebook or Twitter feeds, reminding 

you of its presence. In fact, the holiday 

is relatively new, created only last 

year, on 

The J a n . 

8, 2014 

Minor — the 

day my 

daughter 

was 

released 

from the 

N I C U 

and came 

home for 

the first time. 

I’ve told the story many times in 

this column, so for the sake of avoiding 

an audit from the Department of 

Redundancy Department (see what I did 

there), I’ll skip the long version of the 

story, and I’ll invite you check out past 

columns for more on the story of her 

NICU stay. 

The short version — on Nov. 7, 2013, at 

29 weeks, my daughter, Chloe, was born 

at UMass Memorial Medical Center in 

Worcester, at 1 pound, 11.5 ounces. She 

was tiny, but right from the start, she 

was a fighter. In fact, she never needed 

a ventilator, just assistance with her 

oxygen and feeding. With time, patience 

and a whole lot of prayer, the days 

and weeks (including a Thanksgiving, 

Christmas and New Year’s holiday) 

melted by relatively uneventfully, and 

62 days later, almost exactly two months 

after she was born, she was “liberated” 

from the hospital, and taken home for 

the first time. That day, as I looked at 

her tiny, 4 pound frame (she’s more than 

quadruple that weight now) in her car 

seat that looked much too big for her, 

I knew she couldn’t appreciate right 

then and there the miracle she is, but 

she was free — free to grow up in her 

home, with her parents and big brother, 

not in an incubator connected to tubes 

and wires, as a constant beeping sound 

echoed through the room and doctors 

doting on her 24/7. 

She was free, and that day has henceforth 

been called Liberation Day (mostly 

by me) — the day our little girl came 

home. 

Since then, we’ve had our scares (see 

this past Thanksgiving’s column as an 

example), but it’s been a great year for 

our little princess. She turned one (with 

a superhero theme, of course), is taking 

her first steps as of last week, and is 

loving spending time with her older 

brother, who adores her. She may have 

yet to celebrate a Thanksgiving at home 

yet, but she did get to spend her first 

Christmas at home, and it was a glorious 

time. 

As 2014 turns to 2015 (where did the 

time go), this upcoming year looks like 

it’s going to be just as interesting! 

So on Jan. 8, 2015, you might ask, how 

did we celebrate Liberation Day Well, 

we celebrated the best way we possibly 

could — at home — where she belongs, 

with us, with lots of hugs, lots of smiles, 

and lots of love. 

Adam Minor may be reached at (508) 

909-4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridgepress.com. 

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OPINION 

Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner 

A MUSICAL THANK YOU 

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

Nahaco Commission going back on their promise 

To the Editor: 

I am a first time writer to your newspaper, 

or any newspaper for that matter. I am writing 

about Nahaco Park. 

I remember when the towns of Eastford and 

Woodstock were talking about purchasing 

Nahaco. In Eastford, the proposal to buy the 

park was sold on the idea that it would be 

self-sustaining, that no tax dollars would be 

sought past the purchase price. 

Many people at the time were concerned 

about the cost of running and maintaining the 

park. When we were told that no tax dollars 

would be asked for (past the purchase price), 

some people signed on to the deal. However, 

there were still those who voted NO because 

they feared that 5, 10, 15 years down the road 

they would be asked for tax dollars. 

Commissioners now talk of tax dollars for 

the park. It is exactly what people were afraid 

would happen. People asked the right questions 

before the vote was taken. They were 

assured that the park would be self-sustaining 

— no tax dollars. Were the answers given 

meant to honestly inform the public or used 

as leverage to capture the vote 

I am appalled that park commission members 

would seek taxpayer dollars. The solution 

is not in breaking promises. The solution 

lies in wise and prudent management of the 

park. 

Instead of asking for tax dollars, the Nahaco 

Park Commission should rethink, redirect 

Courtesy photo 

PUTNAM — The Empty Spaces Project Art Gallery on Main Street is hosting a 

Providence band Vio/Mire on Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., and the concert is free and open to the 

public. The event is a thank-you to the town and all the gallery’s supporters and volunteers. 

Local author and artist Christine Kalafus will be doing a few readings before the 

band plays. 

Squirrels that jump! 

Photo courtesy Mary Ellen Ellsworth 

The eastern gray squirrel 

(Sciurus carolinensis). 

Did you know that Jumpy 

Squirrel lives under the bird 

feeder 

My daughter, in love with 

Curious George, thrills at the 

squirrel that gets into trouble 

with Curious George on PBS 

Kids’ television production 

of “Curious George.” Jumpy 

lives in the tree near The 

Man with the Yellow Hat’s 

country house. Jumpy, rightly 

named, jumps around the 

yard, collecting his food, cautiously 

joining George in his 

investigations of new things. 

Original story and illustrations, 

prior to the television 

show’s re-popularization of 

“Curious George,” are the 

creation of Margret and H.A. 

Rey (1941). 

So, every squirrel we see 

in our yard, or at anyone’s 

birdfeeders, is named Jumpy. 

The most frequent “Jumpy” 

we see is the eastern gray 

squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). 

The gray squirrel is a 

tree squirrel. Interestingly, 

the scientific name for this 

“Jumpy” is derived from two 

Greek words, “skia,” meaning 

shadow, and “oura,” 

meaning tail. “This name 

alludes to the squirrel sitting 

in the shadow of its tail. The 

specific epithet, carolinensis, 

refers to the Carolinas, where 

the species was first recorded 

and where the animal is 

still extremely common.” 

(Wikipedia) 

We’re all very familiar with 

this squirrel’s bushy, soft tail. 

As the name points out, the 

squirrel is mostly gray, but 

does have some brown coloring. 

The belly is white, and 

the predominantly gray tail 

includes white hair edging 

(Wikipedia). 

The squirrels make a daily 

habit of visiting the bird feeder, 

feasting on the dropped 

seeds of our bird friends. 

Mischievous and tireless, 

these squirrels also try every 

kind of scenario to get their 

paws inside the feeder. They 

never give up, and most of the 

time they are successful. 

When they are not eating 

birdseed, Gray Squirrels feast 

on treats like tree buds, berries, 

bark, and nuts (acorns, 

walnuts, etc.). Sometimes 

they’ll even eat mushrooms. 

This mammal is a “scatter-hoarder,” 

which means it 

stores food in many different 

areas for later (Wikipedia). 

The eastern gray squirrels 

live in forests, liking those 

that are mostly hardwood, 

and not full of evergreens. 

They enjoy nesting in large 

trees, and even in the hollowed 

out trunks of mature 

trees. Gray squirrel lodges 

utilize the forest’s plants, 

dried grasses, moss, thistledown, 

and even feathers. 

These items offer warm insulation 

(Wikipedia). If they 

can’t find “natural” homesteads, 

these critters will 

inhabit human structures: 

trash cans, chimneys, attics, 

garages, abandoned buildings, 

basement birdseed bags, 

etc. These “rodents” do not 

hibernate. 

and refocus. The ideas for the park should be 

scaled to fit the park’s income, without reaching 

into the taxpayers’ wallets. 

Does what we were told 12 years ago matter 

The Eastford Commission members, 

especially, should think very carefully about 

this talking point (tax dollars going to run 

and maintain the park) because Eastford and 

Woodstock would share that maintenance 

cost equally. Since Woodstock has a much 

greater population than Eastford, the average 

taxpayer in Eastford would pay Nahaco taxes 

4 1/2 times greater than what the average taxpayer 

in Woodstock would pay. This would 

be a terrible tax inequity to the Eastford 

taxpayer. 

Citizens look to the Commissioners to 

honor what we were told 12 years ago – NO 

TAX DOLLARS AFTER THE PURCHASE 

PRICE. Are Commissioners reneging on that 

promise If so, this would be a breach of the 

public trust. 

There was a time when one’s word was 

given in trust. There was a time when honoring 

that trust meant something. It meant 

honoring promises made. 

Many citizens are concerned that commission 

members are not only mismanaging the 

park, but mismanaging the public trust as 

well. 

Cathy Trowbridge 

Eastford 

The 

Everyday 

Ecologist 

LIZ 

ELLSWORTH 

“Jumpys” breed two times 

a year, and generally have 1-4 

young at a time. After about 

10 weeks the young leave the 

nest. A talent of these mammals 

is that they can go down 

a tree head-first. “It does this 

by turning its feet so the claws 

of its hind paws are backward 

pointing and can grip the tree 

bark” (Wikipedia). 

In order to explain what 

the tracks of the gray squirrel 

look like in the winter 

snow, I’ll reference James 

C. Halfpenny’s guide entitled 

Scats and Tracks of the 

Northeast: “Front foot size of 

a half-dollar, with four toes 

in 1-2-1 grouping. Five toes 

on the hind foot, 1-3-1 grouping. 

Toes relatively slender. 

Claws relatively short. 

Haired hind heel is indistinct 

in tracks” (116). For those 

of you that love math and 

measurements, here are 

the details of the foot sizes: 

“Front - 1.6 x 1 in, 4 x 2.5 cm; 

Hind – 2.6 x 1.4 in, 6.5 x 3.5 cm 

(hairless heel, not included 

in track measurement)” (117). 

The next time you see a 

“Jumpy” in your yard, you’ll 

know more about its behavior 

and feasting techniques. 

Happy observing! 

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. 

The way 

we walk 

The smack of slippered 

feet on the carpeted stairs 

was unmistakable. 

Our younger daughter was 

hurrying down to the kitchen 

for breakfast. It had been 

some time since I’d heard 

the sound, that once dominated 

portions of my life. 

When she was small, I worried 

that she 

would hurt 

herself on the 

narrow, steep 

treads. As she 

grew older, I 

tried to judge 

her mood as 

she barreled 

toward the 

door, often 

NANCY WEISS 

banging a 

heavy backpack 

against 

the walls. 

Her older sister strikes 

the stairs heel first as she 

maneuvers the tight space 

that ends with a sharp turn 

at the bottom. For years it 

seemed she pounded her way 

up and down, up and down 

gathering together whatever 

it was that she needed in 

the outside world. Now, she 

is an adult, a mother even, 

and owns her own stairway 

elsewhere. 

The saving grace of our 

old staircase is that one can’t 

fall far without hitting the 

wall. Now when she visits, 

we worry about my grandson 

slipping away from us to 

scale the steps, which must 

look like a mountain from 

his toddler perspective. 

On rare moments when 

he dares climb the stairs, 

our corgi gets so anxious 

on reaching the top that he 

turns and throws himself 

down the flight in an effort 

to end the whole adventure. 

The Maine coon cat settles 

himself on the second stair 

and sharpens his claws. He 

neither fears nor relishes 

the space. He just uses it for 

his own purposes. 

Holiday homecomings 

remind us of how much 

time has passed and how 

many memories are contained 

within the walls of 

our homes. No matter how 

often we touch up the paint 

or tap down an errant nail in 

the floor, the patina of years 

of living in a place shows 

through, just as it ought 

to do. What’s the point of 

occupying a place without 

leaving some mark behind 

So too do we preserve distinctive 

characteristics of 

ourselves in the way we 

move, walk, even descend 

the stairs. 

I remember a passage in 

a book I read as a girl about 

an English woman, who was 

a spy in World War II in 

Germany. She reminded herself 

every time she crossed 

the street to look to the right 

first, not the left as that 

would give away her true 

identity. She had learned 

how European pedestrians 

behave. If anyone really 

knew her they would be able 

to identify her by something 

she couldn’t change, such 

as the way she walked or 

her posture or the manner 

in which she pushed back 

her glasses or scratched her 

nose. 

Some of us are especially 

skilled at identifying other 

people by their distinctive 

manner. Caught in afternoon 

traffic on Newbury St. 

in Boston, my husband spotted 

a man, bundled against 

the cold, walking down the 

street. 

He knew immediately that 

it was a school friend whom 

he hadn’t seen since graduation. 

“I can tell by the way 

he walks,” my husband said. 

Amazing, I thought, knowing 

that sometimes I don’t 

recognize my own reflection 

in a plate glass window. 

As our world settles back 

into its routines, I will 

remember the clatter on the 

stairwell of holiday homecomings. 

The sounds of family 

and friends, the visiting 

Labradoole mounting the 

stairs to flop down near his 

sleeping little master, and 

the pleasure of knowing that 

each place and person is 

distinctive especially when 

coming downstairs. 

Some winter afternoon 

when I am alone in the 

house, I’ll hear the thump of 

feet on the stairs. The noise 

won’t be real, just memories 

arising and descending, 

leaving their footfalls in my 

mind.


Retirement plan rollovers 


WHAT IS IT 

• A9 

In general, a rollover is the 

movement of funds from one 

retirement savings vehicle to 

another. You may want, or need, 

to make a rollover for any number 

of reasons — your employment 

situation has changed, you 

want to switch investments, or 

you’ve received death benefits 

from your spouse’s retirement 

plan. There are two possible 

ways that retirement funds can 

be rolled over — the 60-day rollover 

and the trustee-to-trustee 

transfer. 

THE 60-DAY, OR 

INDIRECT, ROLLOVER 

With this method, you actually 

receive a distribution from 

your retirement plan and then, 

to complete the rollover transaction, 

you make a deposit into 

the new retirement plan that you 

want to receive the funds. You 

can make a rollover at any age, 

but there are specific rules that 

must be followed. Most importantly, 

you must generally complete 

the rollover within 60 days 

of the date the funds are paid 

from the distributing plan. 

If properly completed, rollovers 

aren’t subject to income 

tax. But if you fail to complete 

the rollover or miss the 60-day 

deadline, all or part of your 

distribution may be taxed, and 

subject to a 10 percent early distribution 

penalty (unless you’re 

age 59 1⁄2 or another exception 

applies). 

Further, if you receive a distribution 

from an employer 

retirement plan, your employer 

must withhold 20 percent of the 

payment for taxes. This means 

that if you want to roll over your 

entire distribution, you’ll need 

to come up with that extra 20 

percent from your other funds 

(you’ll be able to recover the 

withheld taxes when you file 

your tax return). 

THE DIRECT ROLLOVER 

The second type of rollover 

transaction occurs directly 

between the trustee or custodian 

of your old retirement plan, and 

the trustee or custodian of your 

new plan. You never actually 

receive the funds or have control 

of them, so a trustee-to-trustee 

transfer is not treated as a 

distribution. Trustee-to-trustee 

transfers avoid both the danger 

of missing the 60-day deadline 

and, for employer plans, the 20 

percent withholding problem. 

With employer retirement 

plans, a trustee-to-trustee transfer 

is usually referred to as a 

direct rollover. If you receive a 

distribution from your employer’s 

plan that’s eligible for rollover, 

your employer must give 

Financial 

Focus 

JIM ZAHANSKY 

FINANCIAL 

ADVISOR 

you the option of making a direct 

rollover to another employer 

plan or IRA. 

A trustee-to-trustee transfer 

(direct rollover) is generally 

the most efficient way to move 

retirement funds. Taking a distribution 

yourself and rolling it 

over makes sense only if you 

need to use the funds temporarily, 

and are certain you can roll 

over the full amount within 60 

days. 

SHOULD YOU ROLL 

OVER MONEY FROM AN 

EMPLOYER PLAN TO AN 

IRA 

You may keep your money 

in an employer’s plan until you 

reach the plan’s normal retirement 

age (typically age 65). But 

if you terminate employment 

before then, should you keep 

your money in the plan (or roll it 

into your new employer’s plan) 

or instead make a direct rollover 

to an IRA 

There are several reasons to 

consider making a rollover. In 

contrast to an employer plan, 

where your investment options 

are limited to those selected by 

your employer, the universe 

of IRA investment choices is 

almost unlimited. Similarly, the 

distribution options in an IRA 

(especially for your beneficiaries 

following your death) may be 

more flexible than the options 

available in your employer’s 

plan. 

On the other hand, your 

employer’s plan may offer better 

creditor protection. In general, 

federal law protects your total 

IRA assets up to $1,245,475 (as of 

April 1, 2013) — plus any amount 

you roll over from a qualified 

employer plan — if you declare 

bankruptcy. (The laws in your 

state may provide additional 

protection.) In contrast, assets 

in an employer retirement plan 

generally enjoy unlimited protection 

from creditors under federal 

law, regardless of whether 

you’ve declared bankruptcy. 

A financial professional can 

also help you navigate the rollover 

waters. Keep in mind that 

employer plans are not legally 

required to accept rollovers. 

Review your plan document. 

Some distributions can’t be 

rolled over, including: 

• Required minimum distributions 

(to be taken after you reach 

age 70 1⁄2 or, in some cases, after 

you retire) 

• Certain annuity or installment 

payments 

• Hardship withdrawals 

• Corrective distributions of 

excess contributions and deferrals 

When evaluating whether to 

initiate a rollover always be sure 

to (1) ask about possible surrender 

charges that may be imposed 

by your employer plan, or new 

surrender charges that your IRA 

may impose, (2) compare investment 

fees and expenses charged 

by employer plan to those of 

your new plan, and (3) understand 

any accumulated rights or 

guarantees that you may be giving 

up by transferring funds out 

of your employer plan. 

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The basics of planning and zoning 

in your town, Part 2 

Land use zoning regulations may seem 

abstract, but they are in fact very much 

real … and all around you. Your town 

uses these hands-on tools to achieve 

the goals of your community’s master 

planning documents, such as a Plan of 

Conservation and Development, to guide 

future growth. It all impacts the private 

land you own and the public areas you 

use. 

You need places to live; streets, public infrastructure 

and municipal services to use; industry, 

manufacturing and commerce for products, services, 

jobs, and tax revenue; agriculture for food; 

and open spaces and recreational venues to enjoy. 

There is limited land in your town to physically 

put all of these things, yet you want to benefit from 

them all. As a result, various land use activities 

invariably interact or interfere with each other. 

Traditional zoning is based upon the primary 

goal of protecting residential neighborhoods from 

industrial, commercial, and other developmental 

interferences that could impact negatively upon 

quality of life (see Part 1 of this article, Jan. 9 

edition). It seeks to accomplish this by permitting 

only certain types of land use activities to occur 

only in specifically designated areas. Other activities 

are prohibited in these same areas, yet may be 

allowed in other designated areas. 

Your town uses a zoning map to show where 

these different land use activities are allowed or 

already located. Each zone (district) is colored for 

each type of use, such as yellow for residential. But 

having a goal and making a map only take you so 

far. You need zoning regulations to describe what 

can be and what cannot be done in each district. 

A Planning and Zoning Commission has a lot of 

authority and responsibility in that it legislates, 

administers and adjudicates the regulations. 

If you want to keep factories out of residential 

neighborhoods, then you write regulations for 

residential zoning districts that specifically prohibit 

factories in these parts of your town. You 

then create a separate industrial zone. This is a 

straightforward use of zoning regulations regarding 

significantly different types of land uses. 

If you want various types of the same land use, 

then you add more complexity to the regulations. 

For example, some residential zones may permit 

only one type of housing, such as single-family 

homes, so as not to mix in large apartment buildings. 

Other residential zones may allow for different 

types of housing in the same district, such as 

apartments, townhouse complexes and condominiums. 

Variations on a theme can be applied to different 

types of commercial (small country shops, 

larger retail stores, strip malls, and big shopping 

centers) and industrial (light, medium, and heavy) 

activities. 

Having a variety of options may 

be important in that it provides necessary 

flexibility for how the zoning 

regulations deal with various types 

of land use activities. A caveat is 

to not let the regulations become 

unwieldy, unfriendly and unfair. If 

taken to an extreme, your town no 

longer is viewed as one community 

entity, but instead is seen as a collection 

of innumerable micro-sections that are 

compartmentalized by specific, possibly singular 

uses. This becomes a situation of not being able 

to see the forest for the trees. What prevents this 

from happening this is the application of practical 

common sense. 

Some times, traditional zoning can too strictly 

keep apart and limit the appropriate combinations 

of different, yet desirable, mixed uses. People 

need access from their homes to places of work, 

shopping, public services, recreation, etc…. Some 

people believe that traditional zoning has caused 

various land uses to become segregated, not integrated. 

Neighborhoods too separated from other 

areas of town, and with more such neighborhoods 

built over time, cause people to frequently use 

their cars on increasingly busier streets to travel 

from their homes to where they want and need 

to go. The term urban sprawl was first used in 

the 1950’s to describe this phenomenon of what 

can happen as a municipality’s population grows, 

expanding out from its center, following traditional 

zoning methods. 

Traditional zoning remains the predominant 

form of municipal planning used by our towns. 

When used wisely, understanding its strengths 

and weaknesses, and imbued with community 

involvement, it can achieve much that is good. 

For all of the many types of land use activities to 

coexist, both in their physical presence and in 

their impact upon you (and others), your town 

needs to have appropriate zoning regulations that 

follow the principles of its municipal master plan 

and that are flexible enough to deal with the many 

realities that change over time. Each town may 

approach this differently, but all towns continuously 

seek to find the balance between what you 

need (and want) and how to make such happen in 

a way that everyone in your town can live with 

(literally). It requires practical commonsense and 

an understanding of what can work, what may not 

work, and what pitfalls to avoid. In my opinion, it 

is a major part of what is exciting about government 

and public service. 

Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is Chairman of Woodstock’s 

Planning and Zoning Commission. This article 

neither reflects any official statement of nor any specific 

work being done by the Commission. Check out 

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CONTEST ENTRY FORM Friday, Jan. 16, 2014 

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Protecting the 

cause of freedom 

I want to share with you, dear readers, some impactful lyrics 

from a soulful singer and songwriter, Jordan Page. These 

lyrics, excerpted from his album “Liberty,” the song, “The 

Message of Freedom” — “Sons as I write you this letter, of 

days past and days yet to come, and the message of freedom. I 

stand at the end of the pages of history and lessons unlearned, 

It seems like these pages are remaining unturned, but boys 

it’s no mystery. Children I’m sorry to leave you in a state of 

disaster. It was given to me in a similar state and I woke up so 

late in the game. Now it’s spiraling faster.” 

Your 

Turn 

MARY 

SMUTNICK 

POMFRET 

As Jordan sings in the song, “Liberty,” 

“When is the right time to stand up for freedom 

If you looked in the eyes of a thousand 

young children, through fences of razors, 

their innocence stolen, as the red flag of 

tyranny flies in the open, is that when you’ll 

finally notice” 

I am hoping that Jordan’s words have 

motivated you to action, in protecting the 

cause of freedom. Here is one issue that 

will impact every town in our state — land 

use, and in turn, property rights. There is a document called 

a Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD). It is updated 

approximately once a decade. Each town’s Planning and 

Zoning committee is currently revising this document to be 

in compliance with the State of CT and the regional POCD. All 

infrastructure and transportation grant money is now funneled 

through the non-elected regional governments (NECOG 

is the regional government in our area). Here’s the catch. A 

town cannot get much (if any) infrastructure funding if they 

go “rogue”, i.e. pull their membership in the regional government. 

There are some who claim that the regional governments 

are merely a body which makes recommendations with 

no authority to act. This is folly. Similarly, the POCD is said 

to be merely a guide with action steps, which planning (and 

other) town commissions may use to make policy, yet, I found 

in Pomfret’s 2002 POCD report, a page toward the back of the 

report which states: “This document will be of little value if 

the objectives and policies are not implemented.” You see, the 

goal is to implement. 

If you have followed my past letters to this paper, you will 

recognize this as something called “smart growth.” The planners 

and schemers back in the days of President Bill Clinton, 

knew that it was necessary to find a new term for the United 

Nations’ Agenda 21, so we’d all be hard-pressed to identify it. 

Now, there are other terms too, such as “sustainable development.” 

They all lead to the same source — the document 

which President H.W. Bush signed into soft law in 1992, at 

the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Going back a bit in 

time, we find that the United Nations Conference on Human 

Settlements, 1976, in British Columbia, which established the 

U.N. policy on private property rights, had as its preamble to 

the report, the following: 

“Land…cannot be treated as an ordinary asset, controlled 

by individuals and subject to the pressures and inefficiencies 

of the market. Private land ownership is also a principle 

instrument of accumulation and concentration of wealth and 

therefore contributes to social injustice…Public control of 

land use is therefore indispensable.” 

Connecticut has already consolidated their regional 

governments from 15 down to eight just in past months. 

Regions will continue to take in greater area, crossing state 

lines and blurring state borders. Check out New England’s 

“Sustainable Knowledge Corridor” which crosses state lines 

from Connecticut into Massachusetts. This circles back to 

the United Nations’ plan of replacing local autonomy with 

regional control. These regions will grow larger until the goal 

of a North American Union is reached. Yet again, the borders 

of our nation will be blurred and the nations of United 

States, Canada, and Mexico will become one (if we allow this 

nonsense to continue unchallenged). So, if you understand 

the progression, you likely see the inherent danger; the loss 

of our sovereignty. Those who say that the United Nations 

is ineffective must do some research. It should be our goal to 

withdraw membership and funding to this body that seeks to 

destroy our Constitution and our Republic. 

I believe that we are living at a critical moment. It is up to 

each one of us to perhaps step out of our comfort zones and 

take action. Please choose a topic of freedom that interests 

you, learn as much as you can, and get started. We need 

everyone in this fight to help preserve our nation, and essentially, 

our freedom. We can all start locally, with attending 

our towns’ commission meetings this winter. These Plans of 

Conservation and Development will be brought before townspeople 

for a vote, needing to be finalized and in place by July 

1, 2015. 

I leave you with a final quote, this, from Patrick Henry. 

“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect 

everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing 

will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up 

that force, you are inevitably ruined.”



Putnam postcards turn 

back the clock 

PUTNAM — The “Putnam Post” art exhibit 

is currently on display at The Silver Circle Art 

Gallery and the Empty Spaces Gallery in Putnam. 

The display is a photographic series by Lindsey 

Lehmann in coordination with the Putnam Arts 

Council. Lehmann has placed a series of vintage 

postcards in front of their present-day settings in 

and around Putnam. Proceeds from sales at the 

show will benefit both the work of the Putnam 

Arts Council and Teachers for Teachers. The show 

will be on display through the end of January. 

St. Mary’s Catholic Church. 

Charlie Lentz photos 

Bird’s-eye view. 

Putnam Depot and Train Shed 

Railroad Bridge. 

Grove Street. 

Putnam School. 

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Rovero pleased by funds to support housing in Thompson 

HARTFORD — State Rep. Danny Rovero (D-Killingly, Putnam, 

Thompson) is pleased the state Bond Commission is expected to 

approve a grant-in-aid to the North Grosvenordale Restoration 

Limited Partnership to finance rehabilitation of the state-supported 

housing portfolio project, River Mill Village in Thompson. 

The project, located at 4 Central Street, is part of the state’s 

Flexible Housing Program. 

“Living in our downtown must be affordable for smart development 

to be successful,” said Rovero. “I appreciate the continued 

commitment by Governor Malloy to help with affordable housing 

in northeast Connecticut.” 

The partnership will receive $3,749,114 to renovate and upgrading 

existing homes as part of Governor Malloy’s commitment to 

affordable housing in the state. 

“Housing is a key to building a thriving Connecticut not just 

now, but for the next decade — creating new jobs and spawning 

new communities where families and young professionals can 

thrive,” Malloy said. “We’ve already raised the bar dramatically 

with new investments, doing more on housing over the last four 

years than Connecticut has seen in decades. And we’re aiming 

to raise the bar again. This project in Thompson is a step in that 

direction.” 

In December 2014, the Department of Housing also invested 

$3.75 million in the River Mill Complex. 


State Rep. Danny Rovero. 

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Woodstock Academy holds 

2nd Annual Alumni Concert 

WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy played host to 

some familiar faces on Sunday, Jan. 11, as they welcomed 

back many of their alumni to perform on stage some musical 

numbers to support the school and it’s music program. The 

2nd Annual Music Alumni Fundraiser Concert was a big 

success, with 16 acts taking the stage and showing off not 

only their lasting musical skills, but their appreciation for 

the opportunities the Academy gave them to become who 

they are today. 

Woodstock Academy Alumni couple Alex Mercier and Elena DeLuca 

perform “Love is and Open Door,” one of the many catchy tunes from 

Disney’s “Frozen.” 

Few in northeastern Connecticut are strangers to the Lucentis. From 

left, Paul Lucenti and Joe Lucenti teamed up for a Bonnie and Clyde 

tune called “When I Drive.” 

Caity Duquette, Class of 2013, performed 

an animated and entertaining take on Betty 

Hutton’s “Oh So Quiet.” 

Samuel Beckwith shows off his skills on the 

clarinet performing “The Pieces for Clarinet” 

by Igor Stravinsky. 

Trumpeter Meagan Ferreira showed off her 

skills with several different trumpet tunes all 

rolled into one performance. 

The closing act was 2013 graduate Jon 

Searles who played his rendition of Judy 

Sill’s “This Kiss.” 

Sister’s Jordan and Kristin Bassett teamed 

up for a performance of a song appropriately 

called “Sisters.” 

Kelly White, a 2012 graduate of Woodstock Academy currently 

enrolled in UConn’s Vocal performance program, shows off her range 

with “Au bord de l’eau” by Gabriel Faure. 

Erin O’Leary took on a classic by The Beatles called “Blackbird,” 

showing her piano skills in the process. 

Sarah Bartolotta showed off her vocal chops 

and her skills on the guitar with Regina 

Spektar’s “Raindrops.” 

Guitarist Chris Rangel took on the Queen 

classic “Spread Your Wings.” 


Liz and Allie Swan 

showed their united 

vocal abilities 

with their rendition 

of Rodgers and 

Hammerstein’s “The 

Stepsister’s Lament.”



‘Tis the season to pay taxes: 

Staying safe and getting it right 

As we brush away the last confetti of the old year, it’s time to gather 

those financial documents and file your federal and state income tax 

returns. 

Few tasks strike more fear in the hearts of Americans than the challenge 

of filing our taxes. Try as we might to make it easier, visions of 

myriad forms dance in and do a number on our heads. As the saying 

goes in the world of tax law, anything worth doing is worth overdoing. 

No wonder so many people want put it task off as long as possible or 

face penalties and interest when they are late. 

As Commissioner of Revenue Services, let me to tell you why you 

should not wait. If you are eligible for an earned income tax credit or 

in any other way expecting an income tax refund, the sooner you file 

your return, the sooner you will have money in your pocket. Filing 

sooner also helps protect you from identity 

Your Turn 

KEVIN B. SULLIVAN 

REVENUE SERVICES 

COMMISSIONER 

theft. 

Nationally, the IRS reports that $15 billion 

in federal tax refunds were stolen by identity 

thieves. Last year, Connecticut’s Department 

of Revenue Services prevented $13.3 million 

in improper income tax refunds from being 

issued. Many of these were refunds requested 

by identity thieves who used stolen Social 

Security numbers to file fraudulent returns. 

Sadly, identity theft is big business, and the 

thieves get smarter all the time. 

By filing early and filing electronically, you improve your chances 

of beating identity thieves to the punch and to your money. The fastest 

and easiest way to file your Connecticut income tax return electronically 

is through our free, secure Taxpayer Service Center accessed on 

line at www.ct.gov/TSC. We begin accepting returns on Jan. 16. 

In addition to transmitting your return information directly to 

DRS, the Taxpayer Service Center does all the calculations for you. If 

you choose direct deposit, it’s also the fastest and most secure way to 

get your state tax refund. 

So if you file yourself, know that our Taxpayer Service Center 

makes it easier, as do a number of good software programs that are 

available. The simpler your filing, the less likely it is that you even 

need to pay for tax preparation assistance. 

Of course, not everyone is comfortable preparing their own tax 

returns. You may opt for a tax preparation service, trusting that a 

professional will make sure everything is done correctly. You may 

even qualify for free tax preparation assistance. I recommend you 

check our DRS website at www.ct.gov/DRS or Infoline 211 for referrals. 

Whether the tax professional is a lawyer, accountant or financial 

planner, there are lots of qualified folks out there who can help. 

Unfortunately, there are also a lot of fly-by-night storefront operations 

out there with questionable reputations just waiting to make 

some fast cash from trusting taxpayers. The best of them have staff 

with little training and charge exorbitant prices. The worst of these 

places are out to rip you off. They may steal your identity, file a fraudulent 

return in your name, and steal your refund. Then, before you 

know it, they have cleared out and left you with nothing but a potential 

credit nightmare. 

Taxpayers need to be vigilant about choosing a preparer, protecting 

their money and not having their identity stolen. 

The IRS requires all paid tax preparers to get an ID number, known 

as a PTIN, in order to file federal income tax returns. Even if you are 

seeking assistance for state tax filing, ask to see the preparer’s federal 

PTIN number, along with any other certifications that would qualify 

the person to prepare tax returns. 

Check the Better Business Bureau or search on line for independent 

customer comments. Make sure you are given a reliable way up front 

to contact the preparer after the April 15 filing deadline. If problems 

are found on your returns, you will need the preparer’s help to answer 

any questions. 

To file your returns accurately, a preparer will need to see various 

records and will need to ask you questions to verify income, credits, 

and deductions. Run away from any tax preparer that claims it can 

complete your returns without this information or that asks you to 

sign blank forms. Never sign forms that you have not reviewed. 

Avoid tax preparers that want you to have your refund deposited to 

them before being paid to you or charge added fees for supplemental 

information such as documentation of earned income tax credit eligibility. 

And remember, those so-called refund anticipation loans will 

have huge fees that gouge you out of your money. 

If you are due a refund, ask for direct deposit – the fastest and most 

secure way to get your money. Those without accounts that accept 

direct deposit can request the refund on a debit card, which can be 

used to make purchases or can be cashed at most banks without a 

check-cashing fee. 

At DRS, we are also taking more steps to combat tax fraud and protect 

your identity. We use sophisticated internal and external screening. 

We mail a paper refund check to any first-time filers because it’s 

a proven strategy to prevent fraudsters from stealing the funds. This 

may slow down a refund but it’s a whole lot better than having taxpayer 

funds and taxpayer identities stolen. 

At DRS, we know most people do not look forward to filing taxes so 

we are here to help – including payment plans when needed. Failing to 

file never ends up well. Taxpayer information and assistance is available 

during business hours, Monday through Friday at (800) 382-9463 

for in-state calls outside of the Greater Hartford Area or (860) 297-5962 

from anywhere. 

When it comes to filing taxes, we are all in this together. 

Trust Your 

Your Guide to Your Neighbors 

A potpourri of tips 

The New Year is here and 

that means another round of 

new (and new to some) tips! 

This week’s column corrals a 

potpourri of tips and tricks to 

make life a little easier - from 

recycling sponges to saving 

your sight! 

And remember readers, 

send in your favorite hints 

and you may win dinner for 

two at the Publick House. 

*** 

Want to make a perfect 

first impression Try these 

tips! Be positive and make 

others feel comfortable. 

Lean into a greeting with a 

firm handshake and a smile. 

Avoid these red flags of anxiety: 

Frequently touching 

your mouth, a tight or forced 

smile, swinging your foot or 

leg, folding or crossing your 

arms, slouching and avoiding 

eye contact. 

*** 

Attention Baby Boomers, if 

your night sight isn’t what it 

used to be - improving night 

vision can be as close as your 

refrigerator! Did you know 

foods containing beta-carotene 

help you to see better 

in dim light Cantaloupe, 

carrots, collard greens, kale 

and chicken all help deliver 

vision boosting Vitamin A! 

*** 

Looking for the fountain 

of youth Try your pillow! 

Good, deep sleep helps turn 

back the clock because it 

sharpens your mind and 

defuses stress. It also rejuvenates 

your body. During 

sleep, your body secretes 

melatonin, cortisol, and 

other hormones that help 

you repair cells and burn fat. 

*** 

Do you suffer from frequent 

backaches Try drinking 

lots of water! It helps prevent 

dehydration that can 

contribute to muscle aches. 

By drinking eight 8-ounces 

of water daily, you’ll also 

flush out acidic wastes that 

can build up in the tissues & 

muscles — another contributor 

to back pain. 

*** 

Cut cleaning time in half 

with these tips: After cleaning 

grout and tile, rub liquid 

turtle wax car wax on, and 

polish when dry. It makes 

the tiles twice as easy to 

clean next time. When you 

clean your refrigerator 

or freezer, wipe the inside 

down with straight white 

vinegar and allow it to air 

dry. It will discourage future 

growth of mold and mildew 

and instantly deodorize your 

refrigerator. 

*** 

Here’s a quick lesson in 

Napology! A “power nap,” 

which can clear your brain 

and increase productivity, is 

typically only 15 to 20 minutes 

long. If you’re catching 

40 winks on a lunch break, 

set your cell alarm. A nap 

longer than a half hour can 

make you sluggish and defeat 

the power nap’s purpose! 

*** 

Stuffy nose this season 

Whip up this Vicks Stick 

clone to clear your sinuses 

fast! Place one quarter teaspoon 

of coarse salt in a small 

glass vial with a tight lid. 

Add five drops of eucalyptus 

oil. When the salt absorbs the 

oil, shake to activate, then 

open vial and inhale to clear 

nasal passages. 

*** 

Did you know regular 

maintenance on tools with 

wooden handles should 

include treating the wood 

with linseed occasionally 

It conditions the wood 

and helps prevent splinters. 

Here’s a great tip: If the 

head of a favorite hammer 

gets loose, try soaking the 

hammer overnight in some 

engine oil. The wood will 

expand and the hammer will 

be nice and tight again. 

*** 

Spray painting is a quick 

and easy way to renew old 

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when the spray can nozzle 

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ample spool hole allows for 

even stirring. 

*** 

Did you know ordinary 

sponges do double duty 

It only takes a few swipes 

with a damp, clean sponge to 

remove lint and pet fur from 

clothes or upholstery. Pop a 

new sponge it in the freezer 

for a great pliable and dripfree 

compress for injuries. 

And put a damp sponge in a 

plastic bag with the stems of 

freshly cut flowers to keep 

them garden fresh until you 

use them! 

*** 

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Simply send in a hint to be 

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HGTV host coming to Putnam to build studio on Main Street 

SMALL 


Empty Spaces Project Art 

Gallery to build a tiny artists 

studio for the town. 

“I walked through that town 

weeks back with my kids and 

said to myself ‘I could easily 

live in a town like this.’ It’s one 

that feels like it’s in the midst 

of an inspiring reawakening 

and loaded with good people,” 

Diedricksen said. 

Empty Spaces Project 

co-founders Ann Monteiro and 

Paul Toussaint accepted his 

offer and Diedricksen is scheduled 

to come to Putnam in conjunction 

with the First Fridays 

downtown cultural event on 

Friday, May 1. He’ll give a free 

presentation and workshop 

on the value of tiny houses on 

May 1 in the Empty Spaces 

Project Art Gallery. And then 

on Saturday and Sunday, May 

1-2, he plans on constructing 

a tiny artists studio at the gallery. 

The public is invited to 

watch him build it. 

“Can’t wait to get this rolling 

down the road,” Diedricksen 

said. 

Diedricksen’s presentation 

is expected to bring plenty 

of art and architectural fans 

to Putnam and spotlight the 

non-profit Empty Spaces showcase 

gallery. The finished product 

will be a working artist’s 

studio and will eventually find 

a home in Putnam. 

“It’s actually a dream come 

true,” Toussaint said. “It’s pretty 

amazing. (Diedricksen) contacted 

me with this crazy idea 

and I absolutely said yes.” 

The Empty Spaces Project 

Art Gallery provides a venue 

for artists who might not normally 

find a place to show their 

work. With the construction of 

a local artists studio, a structure 

will provide a space where 

artists can be creative. 

“It’s part of our mission statement. 

We want to be a big community 

art center. We want to 

Krosoczka shows students the art of graphic novels 

AUTHOR 


“Lunch Lady” series 

that was announced as 

the inspiration for a film 

soon to be released by 

Universal Studios. 

According to Sue 

Peyton, a librarian 

and teacher at Pomfret 

Community School, having 

the celebrated graphic 

novelist and children’s 

author visit the school 

was funded through 

the efforts of the Parent 

Teacher Organization 

and the students have 

actually been reading his 

works in preparation for 

his visit. 

“[We hope that it] 

increases their love of 

reading and that they 

learn about what goes 

into a graphic novel,” 

said Peyton. “Fifth grade 

and under got to see how 

he does it first hand. We 

have another author 

coming for the older kids 

later in the year. It’s very 

important and we want 

them to love reading. The 

older they get, the more 

they love it. We want to 

inspire them.” 

Inspiration was also the 

goal of the author himself, 

as Krosoczka used 

some of his time with the 

kids to show his creative 

process, drawing a graphic 

novel with the helps of 

the kids and explaining 

the editing and thought 

processes that go into the 

characters, their designs 

and their interactions. 

“I think it’s a very special 

experience for students 

to be able to connect 

with the people that 

are behind the books that 

they’re reading in their 

school library,” said 

Krosoczka. “It makes it 

seem like a much more 

reachable goal and for 

them if they’re interested 

in writing and illustrating. 

It sort of demystifies 

the whole published 

author thing for them. It 

makes it seem like it is an 

attainable goal.” 

Krosoczka also 

includes his earliest work 

in elementary school in 

his presentations, showing 

students that practice 

makes perfect and that 

silly drawings can lead to 

a world of possibilities if 

they put their minds to it. 

“When I give the larger 

lectures I show them 

the creative process that 

I take with the books that 

they’re familiar with so 

I show them the early 

drafts of the ‘Lunch Lady’ 

graphic novels and how 

the character didn’t look 

like the first few sketches. 

I talk about how I get 

be known all over the world,” 

Toussaint said. “Our 2015 year 

is really going to be exciting. 

We have a lot of great ideas and 

the wheels are turning.” 

Toussaint is soliciting local 

artists and craftsmen to participate 

in the construction of the 

tiny artists studio. 

“Any artist who wants to 

be a part of this — whether 

they build a door knob or a 

door handle, a door knocker 

— we’ve also got people who 

want to do some of the interior 

design,” Toussaint said. “What 

we always try to do is bring 

the community together with 

art. We’re desperately going 

to need donations. We have a 

wish list of materials that we 

need.” 

Diedricksen’s presentation 

and workshop on May 1 is 

expected bring more traffic to 

the Empty Spaces Project Art 

Gallery and also boost attendance 

for that evening’s First 

Fridays downtown arts fair. 

“We try to do all our artists 

feedback from my editor 

and how I have to edit 

and revise. It’s important 

to have the lessons 

the teachers are already 

providing them be reinforced 

by an outsider to 

their school.” 

Peyton noted that 

having an author like 

Krosoczka take the time 

to talk with the students 

and be a part of their 

learning process is not 

only a privilege, it’s an 

important experience 

that the kids can now 

take with them through 

the rest of their educational 

path to whatever 

they want to do in life, 

and for Krosoczka, having 

the chance to be a 

part of such presentations 

is a way for him 

to validate the teachings 

of the teachers for the 

students and show them 

that what they’re learning 

is important and how 

to apply it. As an add on, 

the author also noted that 

Pomfret was a very well 

behaved and engaged 

group of children to work 

with that he considered it 

a pleasure to meet. 

Jason Bleau may be 

reached at 508-909-4129, or 

by e-mail at jason@stonebridgepress.com. 

receptions the night of First 

Fridays because it brings in 

more people to see the artwork 

on the walls,” Toussaint said. 

“He’s going to offer a lot of 

different ideas. We have people 

already planning on coming 

from great distances just to see 

him.” 

Toussaint is thrilled that 

Diedricksen will leave behind 

a working artists studio. 

Toussaint and Monteiro haven’t 

yet found a spot for the 

studio. 

“We don’t know what we’re 

going to do with it yet. We like 

to give new artists their first 

gallery experience and now 

we’ll have a studio,” Toussaint 

said. “Some of the ideas that 

are running through our head 

are putting the studio on the 

water. Or we can put it in a 

tree as a giant tree house. It’s 

going to be solar-powered and 

self-sufficient and be lit up at 

night. An artist can go inside 

and paint. They can read. They 

can take a nap. We want to 

make it a both a tourist attraction 

as well as something for 

Putnam.” 

Toussaint and Monteiro said 

Diedricksen contacted them 

with this “crazy” little idea and 

they accepted. The co-founders 

of the Empty Spaces Project 

are always on the lookout for 

an outsized idea. Big things, as 

they say, sometimes come in 

small packages. 

“I kind of get a little nervous 

sometimes. I’m kind of thinking 

how can we do something 

bigger and better next time 

What’s going to be the next big 

thing What can we do in the 

gallery” Toussaint said. “Stuff 

like this comes along — which 

really makes us want to get up 

in the morning and do what we 

do. We are always looking, and 

open, for ideas for something 

bigger and better. Really the 

sky’s the limit.” 

Charlie Lentz may be reached 

at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by 

e-mail at charlie@villagernewspapers.com. 

TLGV announces new and 

improved recreation guide 

TLGV 


The Last Green Valley every year. 

“It’s going to tell everything about 

the state forests that we have and the 

federal parks and forests in The Last 

Green Valley with details so that when 

a family wants to plan a day they know 

if they can get through the terrain or 

if it will be a real challenging hike,” 

Dawley said. “They’ll know how many 

acres and how many trails. It’ll be a real 

stepping stone of where to plan what 

you want to do.” 

The guide will feature hiking trails, 

bike trails, paddle and swimming locations 

and shops as well as restaurants, 

hotels and accommodations, museum 

locations and farms to provide a little bit 

of something for everyone. According to 

Dawley, the yearly guide has served as a 

tool for planning “staycations” and local 

trips for many in the National Heritage 

Corridor and serves as an introduction 

to those who may be unfamiliar with 

what the region has to offer. 

Dawley added that it was important 

for The Last Green Valley to have local 

businesses involved as well. 

“These are people that work hard and 

go out and enjoy the weekend and paddles 

and hike themselves, but they’re 

businesses they work so hard on are 

also something to be discovered so we 

want to include them as well as historical 

societies that are always putting on 

great programming as well. We want it 

to be all inclusive,” she said. 

The Last Green Valley is currently 

seeking input from land trusts, conservation 

commissions and any other 

organization in the communities of the 

National Heritage Corridor to add any 

locations to the growing list of highlights 

the guide will provide. The deadline 

for payment is Feb. 13, so there is 

still time for businesses and organization 

to get involved by contacting The 

Last Green Valley in Danielson. 

“We really want to make sure everyone 

knows where they can go,” said 

Dawley. “Conservations and land trusts 

have these properties that are open to 

the public, but you don’t really know 

how to get there until someone takes 

you. That’s why I’ve always loved 

Walktober because I meet there with 

a group of people and we go on a hike 

and then I’ll know exactly where I’m 

going and what kind of terrain is there. 

It helps people know what to do and get 

comfortable doing it and it enhances the 

quality of life so much.” 

While the guide is still very much in 

its infancy, Dawley did say that their 

goal is to release it in April and to 

accompany that release with an aggressive 

campaign to distribute it to a widespread 

market and share the many 

attractions of The Last Green Valley 

and the National Heritage Corridor far 

and wide. 

Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909- 

4129, or by e-mail at jason@stonebridgepress.com. 

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Grant excited for opportunity to join Commission on Children 

GRANT 


What exactly is a type coin While the 

word “type” is used in several different 

contexts in numismatics, generally a 

type coin refers to an odd denomination 

of circulating copper and silver coins, 

such as half cents, 2-cent pieces, both silver 

and nickel 3-cent pieces, and 20-cent 

pieces. 

These were also minted to serve a 

specific purpose, and were usually not 

minted for a long period. There are also 

a few odd denomination gold pieces, 

such as the $3 and $4 

coins, but they are not 

referred to as “type” 

coins. 

Type coins were 

often the product of 

both political motivation 

and economic 

necessity. Let’s take a 

quick look at the causes 

of some of these 

coins… 

Treasures • Half Cents: One 

of our first Congress’ 

in Your priorities was to promote 

business and 

Home 

PAUL JOSEPH 

commercial trade. 

The smallest coin 

required by the original 

Coinage Act of 

1792 was the half-cent. 

At that time, a dollar was a considerable 

amount of money. Therefore, the 

half-cent had widespread buying power, 

despite its value of only 1/200th of a 

dollar. The U.S. dollar was based on the 

broadly accepted Spanish milled dollar. 

It was actually cut into as many as 

on that Commission. 

Established in 1985, the Connecticut Commission 

on Children was assembled to promote public policies 

in the best interest of the state’s children and to study 

national trends in child health and welfare as well as 

assess state and national programs for efficiency and 

effectiveness. According to Grant, the Commission is 

completely separate from DCF and is one of the state’s 

governing bodies to help better address the needs of 

children and their relationships and wellbeing with 

their families. 

“It actually looks at a lot of the trends in child health 

and welfare,” she said. “It looks at policies around 

the nation and in our state to be sure that we are 

providing the best practice and they often make recommendations 

to the department that influence the 

department’s agenda on what they’re looking for in 

the Legislature in regards to the law and statutes that 

govern the way we manage child welfare in the state 

of Connecticut.” 

Grant said this new opportunity will be an add-on 

to her responsibilities at TEEG and stresses she is not 

going anywhere in terms of that position. As a former 

employee of Day Kimball Hospital in the labor department 

who helped single parents with paternity issues 

at a time where state laws were changing on that 

front, Grant chose to leave her nursing aspirations 

behind to pursue social work, a path that brought her 

to where she is today. She said that this new honor is 

just one more thing she has become involved with to 

help guide the state and the nation in the right direction. 

“Being a part of the Commission on Children is really 

about being at the table as we look to bring new evidence-based 

practice to improve the work that we’re 

doing on child welfare,” she said. “In my perspective 

from my work at TEEG and my lifelong work at 4H 

and other organizations where I’ve dealt exclusively 

with youth development and programming, one of the 

most important things to focus on is prevention. What 

can we be doing better earlier and in a more holistic 

way for families and put them in a place where they’re 

not liable to be vulnerable to needing intervention 

that DCF can offer.” 

Grant said part of the Commission’s responsibilities 

is to look at trends and help the state progress with 

the times and evolving practices. She explained that 

few families have intent to neglect their children and 

there needs to be a certain amount of understanding to 

really work with them and come to a solution for the 

problems children and families may face, especially in 

Type coins 

eight pieces, each worth one eighth of a 

dollar, or 12 1/2 cents. It was, therefore, 

when using the new American decimal 

system, necessary to give change in half 

a cent. 

Half cents were minted for more than 

60 years; but they were the first of many 

coins that were basically “unwanted.” 

Many remained in storage in Mint 

vaults, waiting for orders to be received 

by fledgling banks. Shortage of copper 

and lack of demand kept mintages low. 

In our egalitarian society it was thought 

that the lower class would have much 

use for half cents; thus, encouraging 

them to buy more. Such demand was 

never realized. Of the 33,354 half cents 

struck in the first year (1793), about 550 

are known to exist today. 

• 2-Cent pieces: One of the greatest 

failures in U.S. Mint history, the 2-cent 

pieces were only minted for 10 years 

(1864-1873). Mintages decreased each 

successive year. In its last year, it was 

only minted in proof examples. Despite 

its brief history, the 2-cent piece holds a 

sacred place in U.S. numismatic history. 

It was the first coin, in 1864 to bear the 

motto, “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The decision 

to put this motto on a U.S. coin was 

a result of collaboration between a minister 

and President Abraham Lincoln 

to remind all U.S. citizens of the importance 

of remembering their common 

belief at a time when the Union and the 

Confederacy were waging the Civil War. 

By the end of 1862, after over a year 

and a half of war, virtually all U.S. 

coinage had disappeared into “safety 

for the future” hoards. Merchants, needing 

something to use in trade, contracted 

with private companies to produce 

1-cent token replacements that they 

would accept in their businesses. These 

Civil War Tokens (CWT’s to today’s collectors) 

became a staple of many local 

and regional economies. The U.S. government, 

in its infinite “wisdom” figured 

that a coin worth twice the value of 

CWTs, would help the economy recover 

twice as fast. Once again, the government’s 

simple mathematical reasoning 

failed to take into consideration other, 

more significant factors, such as public 

confidence and trust. While the public 

eagerly accepted the new coin, interest 

and demand dropped dramatically 

when the war ended in 1865. 

In our next column we’ll take a look 

at the other type coins’ history, and perhaps 

talk a bit about the attractiveness 

FLEXER 

SWORN IN 

HARTFORD — State Sen. 

Mae Flexer (D-Danielson) takes 

the state Senate oath of office 

on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the 

Senate Chamber of the State 

Capitol; flanking Flexer are 

state Senators Clark Chapin (R-New 

Milford) and Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield). 

“I am honored to have been given 

this trust by the more than 100,000 

people in the 29th State Senate District, 

and I promise to do my best for them,” 

a situation where a couple had not planned on starting 

a family just yet. “I felt like the answer is not after a 

child is conceived by a child who didn’t intend to conceive 

it to document dad’s name on the bottom line,” 

said Grant about her decision to pursue social work 

after working on paternity cases. “Someone needs to 

be doing something a whole lot earlier so what can we 

do to help people get into a better place so they’re only 

having families when they’re ready to do so.” 

Grant said that positive youth development has 

been the core of her belief system for much of her life 

in the field and that she hopes to bring that perspective 

to the Commission to build on what they have 

already accomplished. She called the opportunity a 

privilege — and an exciting one at that. 

“I’m honored to have been asked. I’m looking forward 

to the opportunity to work with colleagues from 

around the state,” she said. “Mostly, I’m excited about 

bringing work that’s been done in other places back to 

northeastern Connecticut. This is where I live, this is 

where I work and this is where I love and I’m excited 

to do an even better job for kids and families right 

here in northeastern Connecticut.” 

Jason Bleau may be reached at 508-909-4129, or by 

e-mail at jason@stonebridgepress.com. 


The 2-cent piece — one of the greatest failures 

in U.S. Mint history. 

of onsite estate sales held during New 

England’s typically cold winter months. 

Until then, keep those questions coming. 

Contact us! Paul, CAI, GPPA: Grey 

Ghost Auctions & Appraisals, 508- 

943-6570, pwogie@charter.net; www. 

greyghostcorp.com; The author conducts 

certified coin and antique/collectible 

appraisals, on site estate sales, auctions, 

and cleanouts. 


Flexer said. 

She represents the residents of 

Brooklyn, Canterbury, Killingly, 

Mansfield, Putnam, Scotland, 

Thompson and Windham.



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Friday, January 16, 2015• A17 

POLICE LOGS 

Editor’s Note: The information contained 

in these police logs was obtained 

through either press releases or other 

public documents kept by each police 

department, and is considered to be the 

account of police. All subjects are considered 

innocent until proven guilty in 

a court of law. If a case is dismissed in 

court or the party is found to be innocent, 

The Villager, with proper documentation, 

will update the log at the request of 

the arrested party. 

STATE POLICE TROOP D 

LOGS 

WOODSTOCK 


Nicole Kandolin, 28, of 298 Child Rd., 

Woodstock, was charged with a fugitive 

from justice warrant. 

DANIELSON 

Friday, Jan. 2 

Craig Durga, 63, of 46 Academy St. 

Apt. C, Danielson, was charged with 

operating an unregistered motor vehicle, 

operating a motor vehicle under 

the influence of drugs/alcohol, failure 

to notify Department of Motor Vehicles 

of change of address. 


Hector Camacho, 29, of 34 Palmer 

St., Danielson, was charged with third 

degree assault, first degree burglary. 


Donna Fenner, 55, of 59 Broad St., 

Danielson, was charged with disorderly 

conduct. 


Timothy Ahmet, 26, of 25 Broad St., 

Danielson, was charged with disorderly 

conduct. 

Sunday, Jan. 11 

Memucan Acceus, 29, of 95 Cottage 

St. Apt. A, Danielson, was charged with 

sale of controlled substances, possession 

of controlled substances, breach 

of peace. 

KILLINGLY 

Saturday, Jan. 10 

Shane Silliman, 36, homeless, 

Killingly, was charged with first degree 

criminal trespass. 

Sunday, Jan. 11 

Gunnar Johnson, 46, no certain 

address, Killingly, was charged with 

driving while intoxicated, operating a 

motor vehicle while license is under 

suspension. 

Bradley M. Topper, 31, of 123 Green 

Hollow Rd., Killingly, was charged with 

interfering with a police officer, disobeying 

the signal of a police officer. 

THOMPSON 


Matthew Fournier, 30, of 73 Babula 

Rd., Thompson, was charged with criminal 

violation of protective order, disorderly 

conduct. 

John Frazier, 19, of 14 Buckley Hill 

Rd. Apt. A, Thompson, was charged 

with criminal violation of restraining 

order. 

PUTNAM 


Nicole Ladouceur, 33, of 9 Providence 

St., Putnam, was charged with possession 

of narcotics, possession of narcotics 

with intent to sell, operating a drug 

factory, five counts of risk of injury to 

a minor. 

Arrest details: On Jan. 7 at approximately 

5:24 PM, members of the Troop 

D Quality of Life Task Force (QLTF), 

the Statewide Narcotics Taskforce – 

East office, members of the Putnam 

Police Department and members of 

the Drug Enforcement Administration 

(DEA) executed multiple narcotics 

related search and seizure warrants at 

9 Providence St. 1st Floor in Putnam. 

Once inside of the residence, police personnel 

located several adults and five 

young children. Also located inside of 

the residence were sixty bags of heroin 

pre-packaged for sale, packaging equipment, 

several scales and a large amount 

of U.S. currency. Based off of the young 

children being located inside of the residence, 

DCF responded to the scene and 

a DCF investigation has been opened. 

Nicole Ladouceur was ultimately 

arrested and charged with violation of 

possession of narcotics, possession of 

narcotics with intent to sell, operating 

a drug factory and risk of injury to 

a minor (five counts). Ladouceur was 

released on a $25,000 dollar bond and is 

to appear at GA 11 Danielson Superior 

Court on Jan. 22. 

This was a joint investigation by 

the Connecticut State Police and the 

Putnam Police Department. 

Members of the Connecticut State 

Police are committed to combating 

drug activity in the Quiet Corner and 

anyone with information regarding the 

illegal sale of narcotics and /or synthetic 

marijuana are encouraged to call 

the Troop D Anonymous Tips Hotline 

at 860-779-4950 of message the QLTF 

Facebook page. 

PUTNAM POLICE 

DEPARTMENT LOGS 


Trevor Miller, 43, of 25 Morin Ave., 

Danielson, was charged with breach of 

peace. 

Ralph Green, 33, of 236 Church St., 

Putnam, was charged with second-degree 

assault, first-degree reckless 

endangerment and breach of peace. 

Devin Kennedy, 19, of 184 Orchard 

Hill Road, Pomfret, was charged with 

possession of less than half ounce of 

marijuana. 


Ray Garcia, 28, of 46 Chase Ave., 

Dudley, Mass., was charged with second-degree 

failure to appear. 

Daniel Hayes, 39, of 4 Little John 

Drive, Norwich, was charged with violation 

of probation and second-degree 

failure to appear. 


Joshua Morse, 25, of 25 Edmond St., 

Putnam, was charged with operating 

under the influence, operating under 

suspension and traveling unreasonably 

fast. 

Brandon Fortin, 28, of 237 Providence 

St., Putnam, was charged with disorderly 

conduct. 


Hector Colon, 32, of 18 Smith St., 

Putnam, was charged with violation of 

a protective order and second-degree 

harassment. 

Woodstock land protected by Wyndham Land Trust 

WOODSTOCK — The Wyndham 

Land Trust recently received 15 acres 

of land in the town of Woodstock from 

Rebecca Harvey. 

The property is working agricultural 

pastureland on the north side of 

Route 171 and the west side of Little 

Pond Road and sits across from the 

land trust’s Little River Greenway — a 

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From left, Sen. Scott Frantz, Sen. Tony Guglielmo and 

Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano and Sen. Art Linares 

on Opening Day of the 2015 Legislative Session in 

Hartford. 

Guglielmo announces legislative 

priorities for 2015 

HARTFORD — Sen. Tony Guglielmo (R-Stafford) 

Chief Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate 

Westview Health Care Center’s 2015 draft Picks: 

Health Care Professionals 

School Physicians and nurses 

School Athletic trainers And Athletic Directors 

You Are cordially Invited to Join our 

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Republican Caucus, joined his colleagues in the 

General Assembly at the swearing in of the newly 

elected 2015 Legislative body. 

This is Senator Guglielmo’s 12th term as a state 

senator representing the 35th District towns of 

Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, Ellington, 

Hampton, Pomfret, Stafford, Tolland, Union, 

Vernon, Willington and Woodstock. 

Guglielmo will look to sponsor bills this legislative 

session that focus on Veterans, Public Safety 

and will continue the fight to keep state spending 

in check. 

“Our state is facing a nearly 3 billion dollar deficit 

in the coming years and we need to 

make sure the state is not spending foolishly,” 

said Guglielmo. “I look forward 

to this upcoming session just as much as 

the first session – when I was sworn in 

as a freshman legislator. This is important 

work and it is our responsibility to 

make sure the state has a future.” 

The new Senate includes 36 members: 

15 Republicans and 21 Democrats. The 

House is comprised of 151 members: 87 

Democrats and 64 Republicans. 

The 35th District is comprised of: 

Ashford, Chaplin, Coventry, Eastford, 

Ellington, Hampton, Pomfret, Stafford, 

Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington and 

Woodstock. 

THOMPSON 

Monday, January 26, 2015 @ 5:30 p.m. 

Presentation to Include: 

Concussion Myths and Misconceptions 

Pathophysiology of Concussions 

Baseline and Post-Injury Evaluation 

Clinical Trajectories of Concussions 

Current Best Practices in Prevention, 

Treatment, Rehab and Recovery 

Modifying Factors, Return to 

Academics and Return to Sport 

Connecticut Concussion Legislation 

Tailgate munchies will be served 

at halftime! 

Play-by-Play Commentators 

and Announcers Include: 

Dr. Anthony Alessi, Neuro Diagnostics LLC of 

Norwich; Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology and 

Orthopedics at the University of Connecticut 

Dr. Jeffrey Manning, Primary Care Sports Medicine 

Physician at Affinity Sports Medicine in R.I.; Faculty 

at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University; 

Dir. of Brown University Primary Care Sports Medicine 

Fellowship 

Janet Grace, PHD, Director of Rehabilitation 

Neuropsychology at Memorial Hospital of R.I.; 

Faculty at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown 

University 

Terry Harrison-Goldman, EDD, New England 

Pediatric Institute of Neurodevelopment at Memorial 

Hospital; Faculty at Warren Alpert Medical School of 

Brown University 

Alex Williams, DPT, Doctorate of Physical Therapy 

Mike P. Taylor, MS, ATC, PES, CES 

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Monday, Jan. 19: No School – Martin 

Luther King Jr. Holiday. 

Tuesday, Jan. 20: Early Release Day – 

Ham and cheese sandwich, mayonnaise, 

baby carrots with ranch dip, apple wedges, 

milk. 

Wednesday, Jan. 21: Fresh baked 

cheese-calzone with dipping sauce, 

garden spinach salad, Italian dressing, 

Carnival cookie, 100 percent orange 

juice, milk. 

Thursday, Jan. 22: Hamburger on a 

bun, ketchup, mashed potatoes, golden 

Niblet corn, mixed fruit, milk. 

Friday, Jan. 23: Chicken nuggets, 

ketchup, Mac N’ Cheese, steamed broccoli. 

applesauce, milk. 

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HIGH SCHOOL 

Monday, Jan. 19: No School – Martin 

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Tuesday, Jan. 20: Early Release Day – 

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rice, steamed broccoli, bread stick. Alt. 

Fresh baked pizza. 

Wednesday, Jan. 21: Enchilada stack, 

steamed green beans, roasted corn -salsa, 

bread stick, Alt. Fresh baked pizza, plain 

or meatball. 

Thursday, Jan. 22: “Chop-chop” Asian 

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steamed broccoli, Alt. Fresh baked pizza. 

Friday, Jan. 23: French toast sticks, 

baked sweet potato, turkey bacon, Alt. 

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Dashnaw leads by example at Putnam High 


VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR 

PUTNAM — Lynsey 

Dashnaw plays every second as 

if it’s her last. The lone senior 

on Putnam High’s roster plays 

like a freshman desperate to 

make the cut — diving for loose 

balls, driving to the hoop with 

abandon. Dashnaw used to follow 

the leader but now she’s 

the one providing leadership. 

“It’s a major change. Before 

I didn’t know what being a 

leader was on a sports team,” 

Dashnaw said. “But I’ve been 

rushed right into it.” 

Along with Dashnaw in the 

starting lineup, the Clippers 

start sophomores Maria 

Fredette, Alyssa Espinosa, 

Alyssa Frederick and freshman 

Ashley Burke. Sophomore 

Olivia Brathwaite and freshman 

Kira Clinkscale also play 

significant minutes off the 

bench. Despite the inexperience 

the Clippers went 5-4 

through their first nine games. 

Few of her teammates played 

many varsity minutes before 

this season and Dashnaw 

enjoys mentoring them. 

“I’m definitely a role model 

because of my varsity experience. 

We have freshmen stepping 

on the court who’ve never 

played varsity in the lives. So I 

definitely try to show them how 

things work and how everything’s 

going to go down,” said 

the senior forward. 

Putnam coach Mandi Hogan 

said the early results were 

good as the season hit its midpoint 

— Putnam played its 10th 

game at Parish Hill on Jan. 13. 

“At practice every day we’re 

pushing them as if they were 

junior and seniors,” Hogan 

said. “And we’re out here 

working hard every day. We 

told them it was going to take 

everybody working together. 

(A .500 record) was the goal 

from day one, we were trying 

to do that before the halfway 

point and that will be at Parish 

Hill. That was the goal, to 

stay .500 and just battle every 

game.” 

Dashnaw remembers how 

frenetic the game seemed at 

times when she was younger 

and now she tries to slow it 

down for the underclassmen. 

“I give them poise — they get 

wound up and stuff on the court 

sometimes — I like to just keep 

them calm,” Dashnaw said. 

Dashnaw plays an intensely 

physical game and when 

the Clippers fall behind she 

exhorts her teammates to keep 

battling. 

“I just to try tell them that 

watching the ball is not going 

to get us anywhere — watching 

bad passes and stupid mistakes,” 

Dashnaw said. “I just 

tell them if we just think about 

it, work efficiently, things will 

be better towards the end.” 

She’s embraced her role and 

has already seen improvement 

this season. 

“From the beginning to now 

I’ve enjoyed watching them 

grow as basketball players and 

helping them out through that 

process,” Dashnaw said. “I’m 

very impressed by the way 

they’ve been working things.” 

Dashnaw said the Clippers 

expect to earn a berth in the 

Class S State Tournament. A 

minimum of eight victories are 

required to get a slot in the 

tourney. 

“We’re trying to get eight and 

go to states,” Dashnaw said. 

Dashnaw wants the underclassmen 

to reach their potential 

this year — and beyond. 

“I’d love to come back my 

post-grad year and see how 

they do,” Dashnaw said. “I 

think after this year this team 

right here will be solid and 

they’ll be putting up a fight in 

our league.” 

Coach Hogan said she counts 

on Dashnaw to show them how 

to fight for every loose ball and 

every rebound. 

“Her style of play, she sees 

the floor well, she can jump 

a passing lane, she’s aggressive. 

She’s putting in her time. 

The kids see that. They see 

her energy. You thrive off 

somebody else when they do 

stuff like that,” Hogan said. 

“I’m blessed to have her as my 

senior.” 

The lone senior on Putnam’s 

roster relishes the opportunity 

to give 100 percent — playing 

every second like it’s her last 

— playing like a leader. 

“It’s awesome,” Dashnaw 

said. “One of the best experiences 

of my life.” 


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A pick-and-roll in perseverance at Ellis Tech 



DANIELSON — A variety 

of trades are offered 

in the classrooms and 

shops at Ellis Tech but 

over in the gymnasium 

the girls basketball team 

is learning about perseverance. 

The Golden 

Eagles don’t have the 

advantages of other high 

school teams — no feeder 

programs from the elementary-school 

or middle-school 

level. Most of 

the players are teaming 

together for the first time 

when they reach high 

school and many haven’t 

played organized basketball 

before. The varsity 

also plays a full junior 

varsity schedule. 

“The philosophy is really 

just to get these kids to 

understand the game and 

learn the game and then 

develop their skills,” said 

coach Brooke DiFormato, 

in her second season. 

The team went winless 

last season and has yet 

to post a victory through 

its first nine games but 

the players are sticking 

with it. 

“The fact that they 

stuck through last year, 

the way it went, is pretty 

telling and the fact that 

they came back after that 

is, to me, a symbol that 

it’s not so much about the 

score and the wins and 

losses but they’re here for 

the long run,” DiFormato 

said. 

Diformato is doing as 

much teaching as coaching. 

“Obviously no one 

likes to lose and we 

would love to win but 

they’re still taking baby 

steps,” DiFormato said. 

“We have kids that have 

never played before and 

the expectations are high 

but at the same time you 

can’t expect this level 

from someone who hasn’t 

picked up a basketball 

until they were a freshman 

in high school.” 

DiFormato said the 

student body is approximately 

75 percent male 

and that reduces the pool 

of available players. But 

the recent expansion of 

the culinary program has 

brought more girls to the 

school — but not enough 

to stock a full array of 

girls sports teams. Girls 

who are interested in 

playing soccer at Ellis 

Tech have to play on the 

boys soccer team. 

“The culinary program 

has been good for bringing 

in more females,” 

DiFormato said. “Myself 

and some other coaches 

that coach here are very 

good about almost nagging 

almost every female 

we see ‘Do you play basketball’ 

We try to find 

out the kids who played 

and definitely get them 

on board.” 

DiFormato, who teaches 

science at the school, 

tries to get an early start 

on recruiting players. 

There’s no middle school 

sending a group of teammates 

up to the high 

school every season. 

“Usually in the fall we 

start having meetings 

and calling girls that are 

interested to let them 

know that they need 

to start working out,” 

DiFormato said. “We 

need numbers as well — 

if they’re not experienced 

we would like them to 

still give it a shot.” 

DiFormato tries to 

encourage as many girls 

as possible to come out 

for the sport. 

“We usually start with 

a lot. We had 18 or 19 

at tryouts,” DiFormato 

Coach Brooke DiFormato gives instruction to Taylor Wentz. Far left, Hayley Evans, second 

from left, assistant coach Steve DiFormato. 



DAYVILLE — With consecutive 

seasons of just two victories 

during her freshman and 

sophomore years there haven’t 

been a lot of wins for Meagan 

Bianchi and her Killingly High 

teammates. But the Redgals 

defeated Wheeler 48-42 last 

Friday to notch their third win 

to stand at 3-7 at the halfway 

point this season. 

Bianchi scored a season-high 

24 points to lead Killingly past 

the Lions. Just like last season, 

the junior guard is the Redgals 

top scorer and she hoped the 

team is on the upswing. Last 

season the Redgals might not 

have found the resources to 

win a close game down the 

stretch like they did against 

Wheeler. 

“I think we have better team 

chemistry this year and we’ve 

been working on moving the 

ball around more,” Bianchi 

said. “I’m just proud of this 

win, when (Wheeler) got close 

we kept ourselves together. We 

just kept working hard as a 

team.” 

Basketball is her primary 

focus and she wants to finish 

out her high school career on a 

high note. 

“I’ve been playing basically 

my whole life. It’s my No. 

1 sport,” Bianchi sad. “I definitely 

think we feel like we’re 

getting better. From just my 

point of view, I definitely feel 

something is being created. I 

feel a lot more confident than 

the first two years.” 

Bianchi said Killingly is an 

improved team and they want 

to show it. 

“It’s definitely important for 

all of us basically because we 

want to prove to people that 

we belong and we can actually 

compete with these schools,” 

said. 

The team comes from a 

variety of backgrounds. 

The starting lineup 

against Tourtellotte 

on Jan. 7 was young 

and included freshmen 

Sydney Tetrault, 

Kirstin Light and sophomores 

Sarah Tellier, 

Hayley Evans and Emily 

Mead. The team also 

includes sophomore 

Alyssa Pignataro, junior 

Taylor Wentz, sophomore 

Schaleemar Alicea- 

Leandry, sophomore 

Hayley Evans, freshman 

Alexxis Fultz, sophomore 

Makaya Barrows, freshman 

Shealyn Schroth, 

sophomore Caitlin 

Martelle and senior 

Taylor Denning. 

Denning, a senior, 

is usually a starter but 

missed the Tourtellotte 

game due to illness. 

Tetrault played basketball 

for Plainfield Central 

School. Tellier played 

for Thompson Middle 

School. Mead did not play 

in middle school. Light 

previously played recreation 

basketball. Fultz 

is in her first year playing 

basketball. Alicea- 

Leandry is in her second 

year playing basketball. 

“We are essentially 

a junior varsity team 

playing a varsity schedule, 

not to mention we 

are playing junior varsity 

games too, on top of 

varsity schedule with 

only 11 playable girls,” 

DiFormato said. “They 

work hard every day and 

come back with a smile 

on their face, that’s all I 

can ask for. In order to 

get the improvements we 

Bianchi fires away for Killingly Redgals 

Bianchi said. 

Bianchi is a scorer and coach 

Mark Lowell gives her the 

green light. 

“I don’t put any restrictions 

on her. Every once in a while 

she’ll put up a not-so-great shot. 

I’ve pulled her off the court a 

couple of times and talked to 

her about making better decisions,” 

Lowell said. “But you 

know what She’s got to take 

those shots to experience what 

she needs to do. She’s smart 

enough. Obviously, in the end, 

I trust her.” 

Bianchi appreciates her 

coach’s confidence. 

“I’ve been struggling lately 

because (Lowell) wants me to 

shoot more. I just don’t want 

to keep taking shots and missing 

them, that’s definitely frustrating 

for me,” said Bianchi, 

the daughter of Sue and Scott 

Bianchi from Brooklyn. 

She found her range against 

the Lions last Friday. Lowell 

hoped the Redgals could continue 

the early-season momentum 

after the win over Wheeler. 

“We’re hoping to build on 

this. I’m a little upset with the 

record because I’d like it to be 

better than that,” Lowell said. 

“But (after beating Wheeler) 

I told them we learned a lot of 

lessons. It was a close game 

and we learned how to take a 

game down to the wire and win 

a game at a wire. And with this 

group that I have right now 

we’ve never done that.” 

Lowell expects continued 

improvement this season and 

next. 

“They’re getting older, now 

they’re juniors — the core 

group — we’re getting more 

experience and hopefully we 

can run this through until the 

end of the season,” Lowell said. 

Bianchi will likely be a big 

component of Killingly’s fortunes. 

And when junior guard 

Charlie Lentz photos 

Ellis Tech’s Sidney Tetrault, white jersey, tries to get a shot off over Tourtellotte’s Deanna Lazzarra on Jan. 7 in Danielson. 

Meagan Bianchi’s is Killingly High’s top scorer. 

Karissa Slowik can complement 

Bianchi it makes the 

Redgals more versatile. Slowik 

scored 14 points in the win over 

Wheeler. 

“Meagan’s definitely one of 

the upperclassmen where basketball 

is basically her sport,” 

Lowell said. “Meagan and 

Karissa, if they’re working 

together like that — that’s what 

we need to win. I’ve been telling 

them since their freshmen 

year that they have to work 

together. When they’re both on 

the same page then it’s great 

for us. Those are the two that 

need to take care of us offensively.” 

Bianchi said both she and 

Slowik have to score for the 

Redgals to succeed. 

“I think that we both need to 

be at least double digits for us 

to pull off a win,” Bianchi said. 

Bianchi intends to do her 

part. 

Bianchi knows shooters have 

to keep shooting. She recently 

watched a TV show and saw 

UConn coach Geno Auriemma 

encourage his top scorer — 

senior Kaleena Mosqueda- 

Lewis. 

“Geno Auriemma said 

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis shot 

need though, it’s not just 

a focus on skills — there 

needs to be a huge focus 

on the mental aspect.” 

In the coming years 

the lineup is expected to 

profit from their playing 

time as underclassmen. 

For now they’re learning 

about pressure defense, 

the pick-and-roll, and perseverance. 

“If anyone’s learning 

that, it’s us,” DiFormato 

said. “They’re just nice 

kids. They’re enthusiastic 

and they have fun. 

That’s all you can ask for. 

Hopefully the basketball 

comes with time. After 

all, it’s a marathon and 

not a sprint.” 

Charlie Lentz may be 

reached at (860) 928-1818, 

ext. 110, or by e-mail at 

charlie@villagernewspapers.com. 


one, she missed it. She’s like 

the best three-point shooter in 

the country. He said she kept 

missing her shots but kept taking 

them and taking them — 

and now her confidence level 

is sky high. That’s what I just 

think about now,” Bianchi 

said. “You have to think the 

next shot is going in. If you 

don’t have confidence in yourself 

it’s not going in.” 


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Killingly’s Karissa Slowik, white jersey, battles Wheeler’s Kylie Baker for the basketball last Friday at Killingly High. 


Killingly girls hang on to top Wheeler 



DAYVILLE — With Wheeler within 

one three-pointer of tying Killingly 

High — junior guard Meagan Bianchi 

sank both ends of three consecutive 

one-and-ones from the foul line in the 

final 55 seconds to give to help give the 

Redgals a 48-42 victory over the Lions 

last Friday at Killingly High. 

“I just told myself ‘You can do this, 

stay calm,’ ” said Bianchi of her clutch 

free throws. “It was way too close for 

comfort. I tried to keep myself as calm 

as I could — and completely box everything 

out. It was just me and the basket 

and that’s all I thought about.” 

With Killingly nursing a 42-39 lead 

with :55 left, Bianchi canned both ends 

of a one-and-one to put the Redgals 

up 44-39. Bianchi sank two more free 

throws in the bonus with :37 remaining 

to push the margin to 46-39. Wheeler’s 

Lexi Galluci sank a three-pointer with 

:17 left to pull the Lions within four 



DANIELSON — Putnam High’s failure 

to connect from the free throw line 

opened the door for Griswold High and 

Wolverines slammed it shut with a 14-6 

third-quarter run en route to a 40-25 

victory over the Clippers on Jan. 8 at 

Putnam High. 

The Clippers sank just 11-of-30 from 

the foul line — hitting just 6-of-16 in the 

first half — and trailed 15-12 at halftime. 

The Clippers’ inefficiency from the foul 

line spoiled their chances to take a lead 

into the locker room at halftime. 

“It killed us,” said Putnam coach 

Mandi Hogan of the poor shooting from 

the line. “We were in this game — if we 

made our foul shots, if we didn’t have 

people in foul trouble that would have 

been a different game.” 

Griswold’s Abbie Merchant finished 

with a game-high 11 points including 

a pair of buckets to help fuel the 14-6 

third-quarter surge. The Wolverines 

turned a three-point halftime lead into 

a 29-18 bulge going into the fourth quarter. 

Foul trouble hampered Putnam in the 

third quarter and allowed Griswold to 

score from inside. Clippers senior forward 

Lynsey Dashnaw committed her 

third foul just 14 seconds into the third 

quarter and took a seat on the bench. 

Sophomore forward Alyssa Frederick 

fouled out with 1:04 left in the third 

quarter. 

“Foul trouble hurt us big time,” 

Dashnaw said. “If we wouldn’t have 

had those fouls so early the game would 

have been totally different.” 

Without Dashnaw and Frederick on 

the court the Clippers had a difficult 

time rallying. 

“Without a big body in the paint, 

we’re young and we’re inexperienced 

down there, Lynsey and Alyssa have 

to stay in the game for us,” Hogan said. 

Sophomore guard Caitlyn Ellis scored 

10 points for Griswold (5-6). Freshman 

guard Ashley Burke and sophomore 

guard Maria Fredette each scored five 

points for Putnam, sophomore forward 

Alyssa Frederick and freshman guard 

Kira Clinkscale both added four points. 

Fredette and Frederick each grabbed 

nine rebounds. Putnam’s record fell to 

4-4. The Clippers are next scheduled 

to play at Bartlett (Mass.) on Tuesday, 

Jan. 20, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. 

points — 46-42 — and Bianchi put the 

game away with two more free throws 

with :11 remaining. Bianchi finished 

with a game-high 24 points. 

Killingly coach Mark Lowell was confident 

that Bianchi would connect from 

the foul line. With the Redgals leading 

by three points in the final minute, he 

kept the basketball in her hands and the 

Lions were forced to foul Bianchi. 

“Meagan’s a great shooter. She’s a 

great foul shooter. It’s nice to have 

somebody that you can put the ball in 

their hands and you know they’re going 

to make it,” Lowell said. “When I called 

timeouts I was setting up off of Meagan. 

I can call a timeout and she can still go 

out and make them, some players you 

can’t do that because it messes with 

their heads. But she’s a clutch shooter, 

especially at the foul line.” 

Killingly led 12-10 after the first quarter 

and used full-court pressure defense 

to force nine Wheeler turnovers in the 

second quarter. The Redgals outscored 


Putnam Alyssa Espinosa drives to the hoop 

against Griswold on Jan. 8. 

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the Lions 19-12 in second quarter and 

led 31-22 at halftime. 

“Normally part of our game plan is to 

press,” Lowell said. 

Junior guard Karissa Slowik added 14 

points for Killingly (3-7). Slowik canned 

four mid-range jumpers from the left 

wing. 

“That’s Karissa’s shot. They like to 

shoot from certain positions on the 

court and I tell them we’ll roll with it. 

When it’s game time you find where 

you’re comfortable. She loves that 

shot,” said Lowell of Slowik’s offensive 

contributions. “As long as they leave 

her open, that’s great, let her take that 

shot. It gives us a lift. We don’t have 

a lot of outside shooters. I was happy 

tonight that she was shooting.” 

MacKenzie Brayman led Wheeler 

with 10 points and Kylie Baker added 

10 points. The loss dropped Wheeler’s 

record to 3-6. Killingly is next scheduled 

to play at Stonington on Friday, 

Jan. 16, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. 

Free throws thwart Putnam girls 

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ESTATE OF Barbara A Kaliszewski, 

(14-00476) 

The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the 

Court of Probate, District of Northeast 

Probate District, by decree dated January 

5, 2015, ordered that all claims 

must be presented to the fiduciary at 

the address below. Failure to promptly 

present any such claim may result 

in the loss of rights to recover on such 

claim. 

Brenda Duquette, Clerk 

The fiduciary is: 

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ESTATE OF LAURANA WIGHTMAN, 

AKA Laurie Wightman(15-00019) 









claim. 

Janie E. Beltis, Clerk 


Marcia Sansoucy 

c/o William H. St. Onge, Esq., 

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Jan. 16, 2015 

LEGAL NOTICE 

TOWN OF THOMPSON 

Notice is hereby given that the audit 

report for the Town of Thompson for 

the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 

as audited by BlumShapiro, Certified 

Public Accountants of West Hartford, 

Connecticut, is on file in the office of 

the Town Clerk, 815 Riverside Drive, 

North Grosvenordale, Ct. 

Dated at Thompson this 6th day of 

January, 2015 

Jeffrey C. Barske 

Town Clerk 

Jan. 16, 2015


Plainfield halts Tigers eight-game streak 

THOMPSON — Plainfield 

High defeated Tourtellotte 

Memorial 49-35 in girls basketball 

last Tuesday at Canty 

Gymnasium to halt an eightgame 

Tigers winning streak. 

Madeline Lorange scored 

29 points including five 

three-pointers for Plainfield. 

Junior guard Abbie Poirier 

led Tourtellotte with 11 points. 

Senior forward Jess Dodd 

grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 

six points. Senior forward 

Deanna Lazzarra blocked eight 

shots and scored eight points. 

The loss dropped Tourtellotte’s 

record to 8-2 overall. 

Tourtellotte defeated 

Wheeler 41-27 in girls basketball 

on Jan. 8 at Canty 

Gymnasium. Senior guard 

Allie Ablondi scored 11 of her 

game-high 14 points in the first 

half as the Tigers built a 26-8 

halftime lead. Dodd added nine 

points and had 10 rebounds. 

Lazzarra scored nine points 

and blocked seven shots. 

Poirier notched seven points 

and six assists. Lexie Galloci 

led the Lions with 12 points. 

The Tigers defeated Ellis 

Tech 67-9 on Jan. 7 at Ellis 

Tech. Ablondi led Tourtellotte 

with 13 points and four assists. 

Dodd scored 10, Poirier and 

Emily Vincent each scored 

eight points with Poirier adding 

seven assists, and Lily 

Jourdan and Lazzarra each 

scored seven points for the 

Tigers. Sidney Tetrault scored 

nine points for Ellis Tech. 

PUTNAM BOYS HOOPS 

PUTNAM — Matt Harmon 

scored 18 points and Nate Tozzi 

added 16 points to help Putnam 

High defeat Parish Hill 80-75 in 

overtime Tuesday at Putnam 

High School. The Clippers outscored 

the Pirates 14-9 in overtime. 

Jacob Guertin scored 13, 

Jeremee Perez tallied 12 and 

Steven Dakai added 11 points 

for the Clippers. 

Griswold defeated Putnam 

65-52 on Jan. 8. Guertin and 

Jordan Tetreault both scored 

14 points for the Clippers and 

Tozzi added 10 points. Evan 

Dunham led Griswold with 18 

points. 

TOURTELLOTTE BOYS 

HOOPS 

THOMPSON — Parish Hill 

defeated Tourtellotte 53-40 on 

Jan. 7 at Canty Gymnasium. 

Parish Hill used a third-quarter 

run to turn a two-point game 

at halftime into a nine-point 

lead and never looked back. 

Tourtellotte was led by Cody 

Weiss with 11 points, seven 

rebounds, and four blocks. 

Kyle Brule added 10 points and 

three assists for the Tigers. 

Ryan Finnigan led the 

Pirates with 23 points. 

WOODSTOCK GIRLS 

HOOPS 

EAST LYME — East Lyme 

defeated Woodstock Academy 

53-45 Tuesday. The Centaurs 

and Vikings battled to an 8-8 

first-quarter score before foul 

trouble hampered Woodstock 

and East Lyme took a 27-20 

halftime lead. The Centaurs 

cut their deficit to five points 

late in the fourth quarter but 

the Vikings went 8-for-9 from 

the foul line in the final quarter 

to seal the win. Galina Gruder 

led Woodstock with 17 points 

and Becky Messier added 14. 

Gruder scored 15 points and 

Messier tallied 11 to help the 

Centaurs defeat Fitch 48-33 

on Jan. 9 in Woodstock. Fitch 

took a narrow 23-21 halftime 

lead but Woodstock won the 

third quarter 14-4 and took an 


Tourtellotte’s Maegan Roy moves upcourt with Ellis Tech’s Taylor Wentz 

defending on Jan. 7 in Danielson. 

eight-point lead into the fourth. 

Messier hit a three-pointer to 

open the fourth quarter and lift 

Woodstock to an 11 point lead. 

Gruder and Alyson Calabrese 

(nine points) combined for 

16 rebounds and Abby Willis 

dished out eight assists. Collen 

Topliff had seven points with 

four steals. With the win 

Woodstock lifted its record to 

5-5. 

WOODSTOCK 

WRESTLING 

Woodstock Academy went 

2-3 on the day at the Somers 

Duals on Jan. 10. Woodstock 

tied Somers 39-39 and Somers 

won on criteria. Forfeits 

were registered at 145, 152, 

182, 220 and 285 pounds. At 

138- Edwin Sandoval (W) fall 

4:43 over Dominic Tardif. 

160- Jacob Berry (S) injury 

default over Graysen DeLuca. 

170- Johnathan Vazquez (S) 

fall 0:47 over Conor Quinn. 

195- Adam Patsum (S) fall 0:38 

over Cahan Quinn. 106- Scott 

Campbell (S) fall 5:58 over Ray 

Rilling. 113 - Peter Garlick (S) 

dec. Ethan Hellwig. 120- Ivan 

Asikainen (W) dec. 9-4 over 

Steven McBride. 126 - Christian 

Andrade (S) fall :14 over Jacob 

Murphy. 132- Jeffery Suschana 

(S) fall 2:37 over Johnny Currie. 

Conard defeated Woodstock 

48-30. At 145 pounds, Dan 

Walsh (C ) dec. 12-5 over 

Tristan Menard. 152- Antonio 

Masse (C ) fall 1:33 over Riley 

McMahon. 160 - DeLuca (W) 

Fall 1:28 over Dan Dachuna. 

170- Nick Kremis (C ) Fall 0:40 

over Conor Quinn. 182- Dylan 

Fostert (C ) Fall 2:38 over Tyler 

Lajoie. 195 - Cahan Quinn (W) 

fall 1:13 over Ali Han. 220 - Cody 

Lajoie (W) fall 1:10 over Jared 

Lizic. 106- Ray Rilling (W) fall 

3:27 over Andrew Walsh. 113- 

Ethan Hellwig (W) fall 1:01 over 

Trevor Rachford. 120-Branden 

Rivera (C ) fall 0:52 over 

Asikainen. 126 - Tom Callahan 

(C ) fall 1:15 over Murphy. 134 - 

Eddie Bellow (C ) fall 2:38 over 

Currie. 138 - Josh Dufault (C ) 

dec. 7-0 over Sandoval. 

Woodstock defeated Holy 

Cross 66-15. Forfeits were registered 

at 152, 170, 182, heavyweight, 

106, 113, 120, 126 and 145 

pounds. At 160 pounds, DeLuca 

(W) fall 0:35 over Hunter Albee. 

195- Jack Bowler (H) fall 3:58 

over Cahan Quinn. 220 – Lajoie 

(W) fall 2:25 over Albert Nieves. 

132 – Currie (W) fall 1:15 over 

Teddy Ozkowsi. 138 – D.J. 

Manguni (H) dec. 3-1 over Ruiz- 

Sandoval. 

Woodstock defeated SMSA 

51-30. At 160 - DeLuca (W) fall :35 

over Carlos Rivera. 170- Edwin 

Matozo (S) fall 0:13 over Conor 

Quinn. 182- Kevin Matozo (S) 

fall :25 over Tyler Lajoie. 220 – 

Cody Lajoie (W) fall 1:00 over 

Ariel Brown. 113- Helliwg (W) 

fall 0:36 over Ernesto Vargas. 

120 – Giovanni Storniolo (S) 

fall 0:36 over Asikainen. 126 – 

Cade Cannon (S) fall :59 over 

Murphy. 132 – Currie (W) fall 

1:22 over Mike Perry. 138 – 

Ruiz-Sandoval (W) fall 1:57 over 

Angel Baez. 152 – Menard (W) 

dec. 8-7 over Romeo Valentine. 

Griswold defeated 45-36. At 

170 pounds, Sinjin Benitez (G) 

fall 1:39 over Conor Quinn. 182- 

Jack Giard (G) fall 0:33 over 

Tyler Lajoie. 195- Cahan Quinn 

(W) fall 0:33 over James Miller. 

220 – Devin Bellisle (G) dec. 

11-7 over Lajoie. 113- Helliwg 

(W) fall 1:38 over Jason Jacruso 

(G). 120 – Joe’l Garcia (G) fall 

1:18 over Asikainen. 126 – Evan 

Roy (G) fall 1:26 over Murphy. 

132 – Zac Cassidy (G) fall 4:56 

over Currie. 138 – Sandoval (W) 

fall 3:23 over Carl Edge (G). 

145 – Menard (W) fall 1:15 over 

Riley Noiseux. 152 – Victor 

Whelan (G) fall 0:37 over Riley 

McMahon. 160 - DeLuca (W) fall 

1:43 over Ryan Gervais (G) 

Woodstock’s wrestlers 

were defeated by Norwich 

Free Academy 58-18 on Jan. 

7 at Alumni Fieldhouse in 

Woodstock. 

“We have a lot of things to 

keep improving upon. We’re a 

very young team and it shows. 

We’ll continue working and 

hopefully tie it all together,” 

said Woodstock coach David 

Paquette. 

Assistant coach Ed Loomis 

added “I’m proud of the effort 

of the rookies who fought 

through tought situations.” 

At 106 pounds - Jacob Foster 

(N) Fall 1:18 over Raymond 

Rilling. 113- Ethan Hellwig (W) 

win by forfeit. 120 - Tim Lee (N) 

major decision over Asikainen. 

126- Christopher Collins (N) 

fall 1:51 over Murphy. 132- 

Alec Olesen (N) major decision 

over Devin Leroy. 138- 

Eligan Blackwell (N) dec. over 

Edwin Ruiz-Sandoval (W). 

145- Menard (W) fall 1:57 over 

Jake Fowler. 152- DeLuca (W) 

fall :44 over Josia Huntly. 160- 

Tony Hong (N) fall :35 over 

Cody Goodwin (W). 170 - Sean 

Doran (N) fall 1:28 over Conor 

Quinn. 182- Patrick Mahoney- 

Balestracci (N) fall 3:38 over T. 

Lajoie (W). 195 - Jose Lotts (N) 

fall 0:467 over Cahan Quinn. 

220 - Khaleed Exum-Strong (N) 

tech fall 3:38 over C. Lajoie (W). 

285- Richard Crooks (N) fall :23 

over John Zhao. 

ELLIS TECH WRESTLING 

BERLIN — Ellis Tech’s wrestlers 

went 2-2 at the Berlin 

Duals on Jan. 10 to lift their 

record to 11-4. Daniel Hand 

defeated Ellis Tech 48-36. At 

106 Mark Hartman (DH) 

pinned Amisadan Cruz (ET) 

1:32 113 - Connor Sakmar (DH) 

won by forfeit. 120 - Baltazar 

Gonzalez (ET) pinned Charlie 

Jenson (DH) 3:2. 126 - Anthony 

Devanny (ET) pinned Adam 

Hendrick (DH) 1:09. 132 - Carlos 

Aponte (ET) pinned Max Liu 

Killingly Youth Wrestling keeps busy 

(DH) 1:56. 138 - Owen Gottlick 

(DH) pinned Cole Blair (ET) 

3:05. 145 - Ashton Gyenizs (DH) 

pinned Alex Marois (ET) 3:42. 

152 - Zack Santoemma (DH) 

pinned Cyrus Smith (ET) 1:32. 

160 - Eric Bloomfield (DH) 

pinned Adam Vear (ET) 3:20. 

170 - Luke Bernardo (DH) 

pinned Jared Rufo (ET) 2:11. 

182 - Gavin Thoutte (ET) pinned 

Joe Bunovsky (DH) 5:52. 195 

- Steve Benson (ET) pinned 

Chris Leclerc (DH) 2:45. 220 - 

Sam Palmer (ET) pinned Ryan 

Niles (DH) 1:27. 285 - Christian 

Westphal (DH) pinned Collin 

Delsonto (ET) :25. 

Berlin defeated Ellis Tech 

52-27. At 106 Nick Arborio (B) 

pinned Amisadan Cruz(ET) 

2:45. 113 - Ty’reck Williams (B) 


Gonzalez (ET) pinned Josh 

Veleas (B)5:25. 126 - Anthony 

Devanny (ET) pinned Mike 

Davila (B) 3:08. 132 - Cole 

Blair (ET) pinned Drew Mals 

(B) 5:21. 138 - Zack Veleas 

(B) pinned Alex Marois (ET) 

5:06. 145 - Cyrus Smith (ET) 

decision Jeff Damato (B) 4-3. 

152 - Zach Pampuro (B) major 

dec. Dan Selbe (ET) 11-1. 160 - 

Nino Marino (B) pinned Adam 

Vear (ET) 1:57. 170 - Jeremy 

Eliades (B) pinned Jared Rufo 

(ET) 1:44. 182 - Devon Reilly (B) 

pinned Gavin Thoutte (ET) :30. 

195 - Vin Biscoglio (B) pinned 

Steve Benson (ET) 3:20. 220 - 

Sam Palmer (ET) pinned Matt 

Pampuro (B) :36. 285 - Jacob 

Salee (B) pinned Tyler Willard 

(ET) 3:28. 

Ellis Tech defeated East 

Catholic 75- 6. At 106 Gavin 

Rickavy (ET) won by forfeit. 

113 - Amisadan Cruz (ET) 


Gonzalez (ET) pinned Diego 

Claudio (EC). 126 - Anthony 

Devanny (ET) won by injury 

Default over Zach Bouthillier 

(EC). 132 - Cole Blair (ET) 

pinned Enrique Claudio (EC) 

1:29. 138 - Alex Marois (ET) 

pinned Sam Teerlinck (EC) 

1:15. 145 - Cyrus Smith (ET) 

Decision Tyler Machowski 

(EC) 7-5. 152 - Dan Selbe (ET) 

pinned Ben Teerlinck (EC) 1:48. 

160 - Adam Vear (ET) pinned 

Oliver Topitzer (EC) 2:29. 170 - 

Jared Rufo (ET) won by forfeit. 

182 - Gavin Thoutte (ET) pinned 

Zack Pragosa (EC) 1:59. 195 - 

Steve Benson (ET) won by injury 

default over James Firsick 

(EC). 220 - Collin Delsonto 

(ET) won by forfeit. 285 - John 

Desautels (EC) pinned Sam 

Palmer (ET) 5:13. 

Ellis Tech defeated Waterford 

51-30. Forfeits were registered 

at 106, 113, 120, 152, 195 and 220. 

At 126 Anthony Devanny (ET) 

pinned Ryan Botseas (W) 3:59. 

132 - Cole Blair (ET) pinned 

Luther Wade (W) 2:53. 138 - 

Alex Marois (ET) won by injury 

default over Logan Gerovitz 

(W). 145 - Cyrus Smith (ET) 

Decision Noah Concascia (W) 

8-3. 160 - Spencer Sgandurra 

(W) pinned Adam Vear (ET) 

1:27. 170 - Dillon McCarthy (W) 

pinned Jared Rufo (ET) :31. 182 

- Gavin Thoutte (ET) pinned 

Dante Piccione (W) :36. 285 - 

Connor Gregoire (W) pinned 

Collin Delsonto (ET) 1:10. 

ELLIS TECH 39, DERBY 30 

DERBY — Ellis Tech’s wrestlers 

defeated Derby High 

School on Jan. 7. At 106 pounds 

— Christopher Oliwa (D) won 

by forfeit. 113 - Amisadan Cruz 

(ET) pinned Jake Ferguson (D). 

120 - Baltazar Gonzalez (ET) 

won by forfeit. 126 - Anthony 

Devanny (ET) pinned Patrick 

Miko (D). 132 - Cole Blair (ET) 

pinned Zach Cerret (D). 138 - 

Carlos Aponte (ET) won by forfeit. 

145 - Anthony Gonzalez 

(D) decision Alex Marios 

(ET) 11-9. 152 - Cyrus Smith 

(ET) Decision Mike Mauro 

(D )5-3. 160 - Dan Selbe (ET) 

Decision Michael Szwaja (D) 

8-5. 170 - Charlie Sampson ( 

D) pinned Jarred Rufo (ET). 

182 - Anthony Malendez ( D) 

Decision Gavin Thoutte (ET). 

195 - Anthony Cardillo (D) 

pinned Josh Wojcik (ET). 220 

- Steven Benson (ET) decision 

Vincent Signore (D). 285 - Jose 

Santamaria (D) pinned Collin 

Delsatons (ET) 

KILLINGLY WRESTLING 

MANCHESTER — Killingly 

coach Rich Bowen picked 

up his 500th victory at the 

Manchester Quad on Jan. 10 

and Killingly’s Conner Lemley 

remained unbeaten this season 

with victories at the Quad. 

Killingly defeated Rockville 

72-9. Killingly picked up forfeits 

at 106, 113, 160, 170, 195, and 220 

pounds. At 120 Zack Burgess, 

K, pinned Trevor Merrill, 5:47. 

126 - Kevin Fletcher pinned 

Jon Alvarez, :45. 132 - Matt 

Charron, K, pinned Matt Ray, 

2:37. 138 – Cody Morgan, R, dec. 

Ryan Reynolds 10-6. 145 - Chris 

Bernier, K, pinned Duran 

Torres, 3:29. 152 - Pat Pelletier, 

K, pinned Jakob Ruggiero, 2:26. 

182 - Austin Caffrey, K, pinned 

Muhammad Ally, 4:35. 

Killingly defeated 

Manchester 39-33. Forfeits 

were registered at 106, 113, 138, 

160 and 285. At 120, Brandon 

Edwards, M, dec. Burgess, 

9-6. 126 - Fletcher dec. Jason 

Gonzales, 10-4. 132 – Abe 

Santiago, M, pinned Charron, 

:31. 145 – Chris Carter, M, pinned 

Bernier, :30. 152 – Pelletier, K, 

pinned Josh Oquendo, 1:19. 170 

– Knupp, K, dec. Matt Chaba 

7-6. 182 – Caffrey, K, Jacob 

Oquendo, 1:58. 195 – Lemley, 

K, dec. Jordan Fletcher, 6-4. 

220 – Ed Fountain, M, pinned 

Pelletier, :29. 

New Britain defeated 

Killingly 36-27. At 106 pounds, 

Jordan Roye, N, pinned 

Burdick, 5:04. 113 – Burgess, K, 

won by pin. 120 – Fletcher, K, 

pinned Orlando Dorce, 2:11. 132 

– A.J. Revira, N, pinned Ferraj, 

2:42. 138 – Santiago Tzasa, N, 

dec. Ryan Reynolds 8-2. 145 - 

Chris Bernier, K, tied Tyler 

Otif 7-7. 152 – Justin McErmott, 

dec. Pelletier, 9-2. 160 – Jacob 

Graves dec. Ferraj, 8-5. 170 – 

Amuel Blair, N, pinned Knupp, 

1:14. 182 – Josh Graves, N, dec. 

Caffrey, 7-6. 195 – Lemley, K, 

dec. Jordan Fletcher, 6-4. 

WINDHAM 66, 

KILLINGLY 6 

DAYVILLE — Killingly fell 

to Windham’s wrestlers on 

Jan. 7 at Killingly High. At 106 

pounds Anthony Flores, W, 

pinned Sam Burdick, 1:12. 113 

– Zack Burgess, K, dec. Julia 

Flores, 2-1. 120 – Jacob Martin, 

W, dec. Kevin Fletcher, 15-5. 

126 – Seb Ruffino, W, pinned 

Matt Charron, 6-0. 132 – Eric 

Angeles, W, pinned Armando 

Ferraj, 5:04. 138 – K forfeit. 

145 – Sal Torres, W, dec. Chris 

Bernier 18-5. 152 – K forfeit. 160 

– Cullan Contos, W, dec. Gino 

Ferraj 13-0. 170 – Alex Perez, W, 

pinned Ben Gosselin, 2:25. 182 

– Hector Alvarado, W, pinned 

Dillon Knupp, 3:00. 195 - Conner 

Lemley, K, dec. Elijah Sanchez, 

8-2. 285 – Javier Alicca, W, 

pinned Billy Austin, :32. 

WOODSTOCK HOCKEY 

PITTSFIELD — The 

Woodstock Academy icers 

lost to Taconic 2-1 on Jan. 10. 

The lone goal by Woodstock 

was scored by Ryan Black and 

assisted by Nathan Deluca. 

Woodstock goalie Tucker 

Johns made 30 saves. 

Killingly’s Cooper Morissette wrestles Addison Brazee of 

Stafford in Ledyard. 

Killingly Youth 

Wrestlers continue to be 

busy wrestling at tournaments 

in Massachusetts, 

New York and 

Connecticut over the last 

couple of weekends. On 

Jan. 3, the team sent wrestlers 

to The Big Red tournament 

at the Tsongas 

Center arena in Lowell, 

Mass. Nearly 1,000 wrestlers 

competed and two 

Killingly wrestlers, 

Ian Cathell and Derek 

Turner, came home with 

Killingly’s Ian Cathell wrestles Matthew Tosches of CBC 

Wrestling, Raynham, Mass., at The Big Red Tournament at 

the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass. 

hardware. Last weekend, 

Cathell and Turner 

also joined a team from 

Danbury to wrestle at 

Superior Winter Duals in 

Lyons, N.Y. Both wrestlers 

went 5-2, helping the 

team to achieve a second 

place finish overall. 

On Jan. 11, 21 Killingly 

wrestlers competing in 

a Ledyard tournament. 

Jennifer O’Leary Cathell photos 

Killingly’s Hayden Ferland wrestles Brody Ruest of Waterford 

in Ledyard. 

Hayden Ferland, Logan competing in the afternoon 

Williams, Braeden 

brackets. 

Williams and Brady Killingly Youth 

Zadora all took home 

gold for morning wrestling 

brackets. Cooper 

Wrestling will be hosts 

its tournament at 9 a.m. 

on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 

Morissette, Derek Killingly High School. 

Turner, David Charron The tournament is open 

and Michael Charron to the public. 

brought home gold after

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WEBSTER, Mass. 

— Cynthia M. Gaulin, 

68, born March 23, 

1946, passed away 

peacefully, surrounded 

by her family, on 

Dec. 15, 2014. 

She is the daughter 

of the deceased 

Edward and Cecelia 

Dudek of Webster. 

She leaves her son, Brett Gaulin, 

of Oxford, her grandchildren, 

Isabella, Thomas, and Dyllan Ryan of 

Winchester, her sister and brotherin-law; 

Patricia and Thomas Zabka 

of Thompson, her goddaughter and 

niece and her husband, Lisa and Ryan 

Cochrane of Dayville, Conn., her 

nephew Scott and Amphone Zabka of 

Bristol, Conn., as well as her grandnephews 

Orlando and Ashton Zabka, 

her grand-niece and her husband, 

Erica and Sean Mahoney of Denver, 

Colo., and her aunt Rita Langevin of 

Thompson. 

Cynthia lived in Webster and 

Douglas all her life and was a devoted 

mother, grandmother, sister and 

aunt. She was a graduate of the prestigious, 

former Annhurst College of 

Woodstock, Conn., where she graduated 

with honors with a degree in 

chemistry. Upon her graduation she 

traveled abroad, her favorite country 

being Germany. She learned to speak 

fluent German and was often thought 

a native by the German locals who 

S O U T H 

KILLINGLY — Jean 

Marc Lalumiere, 84, 

of South Killingly, 

died Saturday, Jan. 

10, at Davis Place in 

Danielson, with his 

wife at his side. 

He was the beloved 

husband of Roseanna 

G. (Beaudoin) Lalumiere, He married 

the love of his life Feb. 14, 1953, in St. 

Joseph Church, Dayville. 

He was born May 16, 1930 in Weedon, 

Canada, son of the late Louis and 

Leonie (Lafond) Lalumiere. 

Jean was a veteran of the Korean 

War, serving with the U.S. Army, serving 

as a corporal and was honorably 

discharged in 1952. 

He was a communicant of St. James 

Church in Danielson. Jean was a certified 

welder and blacksmith working 

for Dayville MFG Welding, Putnam 

Foundry, Westlake Steel, Boudreau’s 

Welding, a member of the Steamfitters 

Union Local Providence, Idle Wild 

Farms and retiring from William Prym 

in Dayville in 1992. He had worked 

on The Gold Star Bridge and several 

bridges on Route 395 in Connecticut. 

He enjoyed woodworking, making furniture, 

chopping wood and gardening. 

WEBSTER, Mass. 

— Carol Jeanne 

Tarbell, 67, of Fifth 

Avenue, died suddenly 

on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 

in her home. 

She is survived 

by her mother, 

Constance I. Tarbell 

of Webster; her sister, 

Karen L. Ward and her husband Kerry 

of Florida; three children, Connie 

Daniels of Dudley, Cathy Shepard of 

Webster, and April Walker of Putnam; 

six grandchildren, Rebekah Braun, 

Gary Braun, Patrick Daniels, Alysia 

Ford, Adrianna Shepard, and Dylan 

Shepard; one great granddaughter, 

Charlotte Braun; and many nephews, 

nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins, 

including her nephew Scott Tarbell 

and his wife and their two children. 

She was predeceased by two brothers, 

Gary W. Tarbell who died in 1969, 

and Philip M. Tarbell who died in 2010; 

and a niece, Jennifer Cody who died 

Cynthia M. Gaulin, 68 

became her good friends. She worked 

in her field of chemistry for some time 

before starting a family. Subsequent 

to her role as a mother, she entered 

the field of business where she worked 

for the Department of Revenue for 

the State of Massachusetts for over 19 

years as a social worker. 

Cynthia loved the theater and all 

types of cultural events, her favorite 

being “Phantom of the Opera.” She 

accompanied a few generations of her 

family to a performance of that write, 

and she was a cultural inspiration to 

her entire family. Cynthia also enjoyed 

dancing and figure skating; and, in 

fact, was very talented in these endeavors 

to which she aspired to become a 

professional. 

Cynthia was a member of St. Joseph 

church of Webster, where a service 

will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 

a.m. in celebration of her life. Those of 

you wishing to participate in the funeral 

procession should meet in the parking 

lot of the Sunbridge/Sandalwood 

Nursing Home, 3 Pine St., Oxford, at 

9:30 a.m. If there are any questions 

or further information needed, please 

contact Brett Gaulin at the Sunbridge/ 

Sandalwood nursing home at 508-987- 

8417. Following the memorial service 

the family invites you to join us to celebrate 

Cynthia’s life at 74 Stone Road, 

Dayville, CT. In lieu of flowers, the 

family requests, on behalf of Cynthia; 

a donation be made to the Arthritis 

Foundation. 

Jean Marc Lalumiere, 84 

Besides his wife, 

Jean, he leaves 

his three sons, 

Alan Lalumiere of 

Griswold, Roland 

Lalumiere of Central 

Village, Charles 

Lalumiere of South 

Killingly, his daughter 

Anna Nadeau of 

Moosup, a brother Gustave Lalumiere 

of Danielson, a sister Yolande Tichey 

of Fairfield, thirteen grandchildren, 13 

great grandchildren and many nieces 

and nephews. 

Jean was predeceased by seven 

brothers and five sisters. 

Funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 

14, from the Gagnon and Costello 

Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., 

Danielson, followed by a Mass of 

Christian Burial at St. James Church, 

12 Franklin St., Danielson, burial followed 

with Military Honors in Holy 

Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Calling 

hours were held Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 

the funeral home. In lieu of flowers 

donations may be made in his memory 

to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2075 

Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky 

Hill, CT 06067. 

Share a memory with his family at 

www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. 

Carol Jeanne Tarbell, 67 

in 1976. 

She was born in Webster, the daughter 

of the late Kenneth P. Tarbell, 

and lived in Oxford before moving 

to Webster in 1953. She graduated 

from Oxford High School in 1965 and 

received her associate’s degree from 

Quinsigamond Community College. 

Ms. Tarbell worked at Ethan Allen 

in Dudley for several years, retiring 

many years ago. She was a member of 

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter 

Day Saints in Oxford, and was a member 

of the Rainbow Girls when she was 

young. 

All services will be private. Burial 

will be private at a later date at North 

Cemetery in Oxford. In lieu of flowers, 

memorial contributions may be made 

to the American Cancer Society, 30 

Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. 

Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in 

Oxford is directing the arrangements. 

For more information, visit www.paradisfuneralhome.com. 

Nancy A. Wetherbee, 59 

W E B S T E R , 

Mass. — Nancy 

A. (DeFilippo) 

Wetherbee, 59, 

died Friday, Jan. 

9, at Harrington 

Memorial Hospital, 

Southbridge, surrounded 

by her loving 

family. 

She was the wife of the late Alfred 

Wetherbee, who died in 2012. 

She leaves four daughters; Donna 

Belanger of Oxford, Michelle Belanger 

of Webster, Wendy Lynch of North 

Grosvenordale, Conn., and Chrissy 

Morrill of Webster. She also leaves a 

brother, Rocco DeFilippo of Webster 

and a sister Dianne Hosegood of 

Webster and four grandchildren and a 

great grandson. 

She had a sister that predeceased 

her, Helen DeFilippo of Webster. 

She was born in Webster daughter 

of the late Joseph and Alice (Mayoette) 

DeFilippo and lived here all her life. 

She was a Switchboard operator at the 

UMass Memorial Hospital, Belmont 

St., Worcester. 

She was avid bingo player and 

enjoyed crafting. She was a former 

director of the Make a Wish 

Foundation. A celebration of life will 

be held Friday, Jan. 16, in the Shaw- 

Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., 

Webster, from 5-7 p.m. A funeral Mass 

will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9 a.m. 

in St. Louis Church, Webster. Please 

go directly to church. Please omit flowers 

— donations may be made to the 

American Lung Association. 

A guest book is available to share a 

memory or offer condolences at www. 

shaw-mjercik.com. 

PUTNAM — Marie 

A. (Galante) Poirier, 

82, of Poulin Dr., 

died Saturday morning, 

Jan. 10, in Day 

Kimball Hospital. 

She is the loving 

wife of the late 

Richard O. Poirier 

who passed away on 

Nov. 20, 2001. 

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., she was 

the daughter of the late William and 

Catherine (Homiak) Galante. 

Marie was united in marriage to 

Richard O. Poirier on July 12, 1952, 

at St. Francis of Assisi Church in 

Philadelphia, Pa. 

Prior to raising her family, Marie 

worked for Holmes Electric Protection 

Company in Philadelphia as an 

Operator Supervisor. Marie worked 

in the cafeteria at Putnam Elementary 

School until her retirement and then 

went to work in the Day Kimball 

Hospital Coffee Shop. 

She was a member of the Daughters 

of Isabella at St. Mary Church. Marie 

saw beauty in everything. She loved 

nature, all animals and was especially 

fond of birds. She was very artistic and 

enjoyed oil and watercolor painting, 

and crafts. Marie was a great cook and 

was passionate when it came to cooking 

for her family and friends. She was 

light hearted and had a great sense of 

humor and loved to laugh with everyone. 

One thing that she cherished most 

PUTNAM — Irene 

Loretta (Emond) 

Clark, 97, of Putnam, 

died Saturday at the 

Day Kimball Hospital 

in Putnam surrounded 

by her family. 

She was the 

beloved wife of the 

late Edeo Clark, Sr., 

they were married in St Mary Church 

on November 28, 1935, Thanksgiving 

Day. He died Aug. 22, 2005. 

She was born April 20, 1917 in Sorel, 

P.Q. Canada, daughter of Aime and 

Flore (Tucker) Emond. At the age of 10 

she came to New Hampshire with her 

family, and in 1931 when she was 14 

she moved with her family and settled 

in Putnam. 

She enjoyed going to bingo, playing 

cards, puzzles, picking apples, strawberries, 

and blueberries. She will be 

remembered as a loving and caring 

wife, mother, sister, grandmother, 

great grandmother and great-greatgrandmother, 

and will be missed. 

She leaves her children Naomi Regis 

DANIELSON 

— Geneva “Jean” 

Grondelski passed 

away peacefully on 

Jan. 1, at Regency 

Heights (Davis 

Place). 

She was born 

on Aug. 22, 1916 

in Glasco, Conn., 

the daughter of Frank and Antonia 

Grandalski. Geneva was employed at 

Wm. Prym Mfg. Co in Dayville, for 

many years. 

She was a communicant of St. 

Ignatius in Rogers as well as St. 

Joseph’s in Dayville for many years. 

She was always involved in numerous 

functions along with teaching CCD 

and was known as one of the “prayer 

ladies.” “Ginka,” as she was fondly 

called, lived in Goodyear, Conn. (now 

Rogers) all of her life. She enjoyed 

working outside and tending to her 

EAST BROOKFIELD, Mass. — 

Joseph “Joe” Arguin, 59, passed away 

Jan. 6, at home after a courageous battle 

with cancer. 

He leaves his wife Candace 

(Coskie) Arguin; two children Bonnie 

Hendrickson and her husband Al of 

Brooklyn, and Jonathan Arguin and 

fiancé Jessica of Worcester; a step 

daughter, Shannon McKeon and her 

husband Jarrad of East Brookfield; 

two brothers Paul Arguin and wife 

Roxanne of East Brookfield and 

Arthur Arguin of Cocoa, Fla.; four 

sisters Jeanine Jones and her husband 

Stephen of Buxton, Maine, Diane 

Mitchell of Spencer, Ann Smith and 

her husband Dennis of Brookfield and 

Marie Day of Spencer; five grandchildren; 

four step grandchildren and 

many nieces and 

nephews. 

J o s e p h 

was born in 

Worcester, the 

son of Gerard and 

Anita (Ricard) 

Arguin and lived 

most of his life in 

East Brookfield. 

Joseph owned and 

operated Arguin 

Landscaping for 

over 30 years and 

Marie A. Poirier, 82 

Irene Loretta Clark, 97 

Geneva Grondelski, 98 

Joseph Arguin, 59 

of all was helping to raise her grandchildren 

and was thought of as their 

second mother. Marie will be remembered 

as a loving, gentle, and caring 

woman. 

Marie is survived by her three 

children Cynthia Gaucher and her 

husband Leo of Woodstock, Richard 

W. Poirier and his wife Jane of N. 

Grosvenordale, and Cheryl Laporte 

and her husband Paul R. of Putnam; a 

brother George Pondish and a cousin 

Marie McLaughlin in PA; a sister in 

law and best friend Marilyn Poirier 

of Thompson; seven grandchildren 

Alison (Joseph) Gaucher-Pedersen, 

Tara (Tiffany) Gaucher-Gibson, Ryan 

Poirier, Neil Poirier, Alisha Nadeau, 

Alexa Laporte, and Aaron Laporte; 

a great grandson Linden Gaucher; 

and her cherished companion Cocker 

Spaniel Bella. 

She was predeceased by a brother 

Anthony Pondish and a sister Anna 

Mae Ruffead. 

Visiting hours were held Wednesday, 

Jan. 14, in the Gilman Funeral Home, 

104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering 

was held Thursday, Jan. 15, followed 

by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. 

Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 

Providence St., Putnam. Burial followed 

in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial 

donations in Marie’s name may be 

made to PAWS, P.O. Box 191, Eastford, 

CT 06242. 

For memorial guestbook visit www. 

GilmanAndValade.com. 

and her husband Richard of Brooklyn; 

Edeo Clark, Jr. of Putnam; Carol Regis 

and her husband Raymond of Dayville; 

Gerald Clark and his wife Joyce of 

Pomfret Center; James Clark, Sr. and 

his wife Daryle of Woodstock; 11 grandchildren 

Robin, Rhonda, Rick, Michael, 

Todd; Karen; Kevin; Lisa; Dwain Jr.; 

James, Jr.; Andrea; 10 great grandchildren, 

three great-great-granddaughters, 

several nieces and nephews, great 

nieces and nephews and cousins. 

She was predeceased by a son 

Dwain Clark Sr.; great granddaughter 

Sarah Beth Lussier; her sisters Flora 

Frechette and Simone Fuller. Her family 

would like to thank the staff of 

Westview Nursing Home in Dayville 

for their care and compassion. 

Funeral services are private and 

burial at the convenience of the family. 

In lieu of flowers donations may 

be made in her memory to ST Jude 

Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. 

Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. 

Share a memory with her family at 

www.smithandwalkerfh.com. 

vegetable and flower gardens. Ginka 

was a strong, caring, generous and 

loving person. She loved life and traveled 

to many destinations with friends 

and family. She was the “matriarch” 

of the family and card for and lent a 

helping hand to her many nieces and 

nephews. If not for her, the family 

would not have the many photographs 

we possess. She was always there with 

camera in hand to capture all of the 

memories we shared. We were blessed 

to have Ginka in our lives and she will 

be greatly missed. 

Ginka is survived by her sisters 

Bertha Kuszaq of Dayville and Alice 

Guay of Danielson as well as many 

nieces and nephews. The family wishes 

to thank the staff at Regency Heights 

for their excellent care. There will be a 

private memorial service at the family’s 

convenience. 

for the past 15 years shared the business 

with his brother Paul. Joseph 

loved working outside and growing 

his garden, vacationing at the beach, 

spending time with his family and was 

active in martial arts. 

Calling hours were held Thursday, 

Jan. 15, in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 163 

Main St., Spencer. The funeral Mass 

for Joe will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 

at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary 

Church 7 Church St. Spencer. Burial 

will follow in the parish cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers donations be 

made to St.Jude Children’s Research 

Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, 

TN 38105. 

For Joe’s online tribute please visit 

Pillsburyfuneralhome.com.


ROGERS — Kathleen 

“Katie” Elizabeth 

Jackson, 19, of Rogers, 

died Saturday, Jan. 3, 

as a result of a traffic 

accident. 

She was born 

Sept. 18, 1995, in San 

Antonio, Texas, the 

beloved daughter of 

Daniel M. and Sandra M. (Bellavance) 

Jackson of Rogers. For 19 years Kathleen 

brought love and joy into her family’s 

life. After junior high, she chose to enroll 

in the ACT High School for performing 

arts in Willimantic. There she majored 

in dance and performed in many school 

productions, graduating in 2013. Whether 

she was dancing for a performance, for 

practice, or just for the sheer pleasure of 

it, she was amazing and lovely to watch. 

Her concentration, intensity, and easy 

grace and poise were a wonder to see in 

such a small package. 

Besides her parents Katie leaves behind 

her aunts and uncles, Karen Jackson 

JUST LISTED 

OBITUARIES 

Kathleen Elizabeth Jackson, 19 

THOMPSON- Nice 2 unit multi family. Great 

as an investment with established rent history 

or owner occupied. Three and four bedroom 

units, both with 1 bathroom and laundry hookups. 

Semi-private entry, off street parking, 

fenced backyard with .14 acres. Priced to sell at 

$128,900 

THOMPSON-This 100% financing approved Townhouse 

style condo is nicely updated & well kept. The home features 

2 bedrooms upstairs with master bath and walk-in closet and 

1 ½ total baths. The open living/dining room combination has a 

slider to the back deck & private rear yard. The eat-in kitchen 

is bright & sunny and full of cabinet space & a pantry. One car 

garage on the first level completes the package at $139,900 

More Obituaries Continued on Page 11 

of East Killingly, Joseph Jackson and 

his wife Margaret Martin of Woodstock; 

Richard E. Bellavance and his wife Sarah 

of Moosup; Steven R. Bellavance and his 

wife Carol of Winsted; John W. Bellavance 

of Plainfield; Joseph F. Bellavance and 

his wife Kim of Corbin, Ky., as well as 

many cousins and Katie’s closest friend 

Andie Morrison of Willimantic. 

She was predeceased by her uncle 

David M. Bellavance, her grandparents 

Joseph and Josephine Jackson and Edgar 

and Theresa Bellavance. 

Calling hours were held Thursday, Jan. 

8, at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral 

Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. A Mass 

of Christian Burial was held at St. Joseph 

Church, 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville. 

Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, 

Dayville. In lieu of flowers donations 

may be made in her memory to the “Katie 

Jackson Scholarship Fund”, c/o Lauren 

Law, 3050 David Avenue, Danielson, CT 

06239. 

Share a memory with her family at 

www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. 

A Place To Call Home… 

PUTNAM-Move right into this 3 bedroom Ranch 

situated on a spacious corner lot with large backyard 

and multi-level decks; eat-in kitchen plus a 

dining room; finished family room in lower level 

with a built-in bar for entertaining. A Must See! 

$189,000 

QUINEBAUG-Very nice, well maintained 2 bedroom, 

1 bath mobile home with enclosed porch & 

central air, in over 55+ mobile home park. $43,000 

KILLINGLY- Older Cape style home in need of 

mechanical & cosmetic repairs. Almost 50 acres of 

woods & fields along with a 4 stall 30x60 detached 

garage/workshop, also needing some TLC. Previously 

used for commercial purposes; may still have 

permitting potential. $199,900 

P.O. Box 83 447 Riverside Dr. Thompson CT 

Phone: (860) 923-3377 Fax: (860) 923-5740 

Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net 

KILLINGLY-If “home” means a generously sized living room for 

formal entertaining and a cozy fireplaced first floor family room for 

just hanging out, a kitchen ideally set up for baking cookies, a master 

bedroom with 2 closets and a private bath, a first floor laundry, 

an attached 2 car garage for all the “toys”, a neighborhood where 

neighbors take evening strolls, ride bikes and walk dogs yet located 

within minutes of the highway and Killingly Commons…then this 

home is definitely the home for you! $245,000 

Annette C. Vincent, 69 

Lezlie M. Bratovich, 57 

DANIELSON 

— Lezlie Marie 

Bratovich, 57, of 

Athol Street, passed 

away Saturday, Jan. 

3, at Davis Place in 

Danielson. 

She was born 

on May 22, 1957 in 

Clarksburg, W.Va. 

She was the 

daughter of the 

late John and 

Patricia (Robey) 

Bratovich. She 

was a 1975 graduate 

of Killingly 

High School. She 

was a former 

G R O T O N 

— Annette C. 

(Beaudoin) Vincent, 

69, of Buddington 

Rd., died Monday, 

Jan. 5, in Lawrence 

Memorial Hospital. 

Born in Putnam, 

she was the daughter 

of the late William 

and Eleanor (Guibeault) Beaudoin, Sr. 

Ms. Vincent worked as a comptroller 

for the Girard Group for over 40 years. 

She was an avid New York Yankees 

Fan and enjoyed traveling to see her 

beloved team, she was also a member 

of the Mohegan Sun Gold Club, and was 

known to be a very charitable person, 

and lover of cats. 

Annette is survived by her daughter 

Babette Mantilla and her partner 

Evelyn of West Hartford; a brother 

William Beaudoin, Jr. of Putnam; two 

sisters Shirley O’Brien of Groton and 

Florence Lockwood of Jewett City; 

her cherished pet cat Sweetie Pie; two 

granddaughters, and several nieces and 

nephews. 

She was predeceased by two brothers 

Gerald Beaudoin and Joseph Beaudoin, 

Sr. and a sister Lucille Bertrand. 

Funeral services are private and 

have been entrusted to the Gilman 

Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations 

in Annette’s memory are asked to be 

made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 

501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. 

For memorial guestbook visit www. 

GilmanAndValade.com. 

bookkeeper at Brooklyn General Repair 

and waitress at Pulaski’s. 

She is survived by her loving significant 

other of 22 years Edward Demarais 

and her beloved son Jacques Demarais, 

both of Danielson. She also leaves 

behind her brother John Bratovich II of 

Danielson, her sister Melanie Bratovich 

of St. Augustine, Fla., her niece Heather 

and three nephews: Josh, Johnny and 

Justin and several aunts, uncles and 

cousins. 

She is predeceased by her brother 

Matt Bratovich. A Memorial Mass 

of Christian Burial will be held on 

Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph 

Church, Dayville. 

To leave an online condolence please 

visit tillinghastfh.com. 

Edward F. Loiselle, 87 

DANIELSON — Edward F. 

Loiselle, 87, of Danielson, died 

unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 11, 

at the Day Kimball Hospital. 

He was the beloved husband 

of Lauriante (Lefrancois) 

Loiselle. 

He was born April 9, 1927 

in Plainfield, son of John and 

Exilda (Frenette) Loiselle. 

Edward was a supervisor at 

Helikon Mfg. Co. in Taftville, 

he retired in 1988. 

He was a veteran of World 

War II, serving with the U.S. 

Navy. 

He leaves in addition to his 

wife Lauriante, his son David 

Loiselle and his wife Francine 

of Pomfret; his daughter Linda 

Daigle of South Carolina; his 

sisters Florence Tyndall of 

Central Village; Edna Zercie 

of South Carolina; Theresa 

Richmond of Central Village; 

D o r i s 

Lavallee 

of Central 

Village; 

five grandchildren; 

10 great 

grandchildren, 

many 

nieces and 

nephews. 

He was predeceased by four 

brothers. 

A Mass of Christian Burial 

will be Monday, Jan. 19, at 

noon in St. James Church, 

12 Franklin St., Danielson. 

Burial will follow in Holy 

Cross Cemetery with Military 

Honors. There are no calling 

hours. 

Share a memory with his 

family at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. 

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f you are looking for simple, comfortable, ease of living 

at a very affordable price, this might be the home for 

you. Located on a little more than an acre in a residential 

neighborhood abutting public recreation areas and just walking 

distance to amenities, this cape home offers 4 bedrooms, a formal 

living room with fireplace and a sizeable eat-in kitchen. The 

first floor family room with vaulted ceilings provides tons of light 

and opens onto a rear deck overlooking a level backyard ideal for 

those summer barbecues and volleyball games. Gleaming hardwood 

floors can be found throughout much of the home. In 

addition to a garage bay, the lower level provides ample space for 

a workshop. Replacement windows and a brand new roof complete 

this desireable option for your place to call home.... 

Priced at just $165,000 

20 Reardon Road, Thompson 

P.O. Box 83 

447 Riverside Dr. • Thompson CT 

Ph: (860)923-3377 F: (860)923-5740 

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‘05 HONDA 

VTX 1300 

6600 mi., Candy Red, 

New plugs, Battery 

$5800/OBO 

‘98 HONDA 

1100 TOURER 

New front tires, Brakes, 

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Trailer Included 

$4500/OBO 

860-923-9067 

12’ ALUMINUM 

V-HULL BOAT 

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w/oars & 2 life vests 

$400.00 

SMALL TRASH 

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New tires 

$325.00 

860-928-2205 

2-Wheeled Bikes 

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Cannon Power-Shot 

Camera 10x 

$100.00 

508-885-3136 

860-888-5207 

2004 

HATACHI HD TV 

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Great reception 

$100.00 

Brimfield 

413-245-9538 or 

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2008 JVC HD TV 

56” DLP Projection 

New Bulb & Bulb in Box 

$300 or best offer 

508-234-3460 

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SEARS GAS 

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$50 

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Bedroom set, 

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nightstands king brass 

headboard. 

Haywood Wakefield dining 

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table and hutch. Much More 

take any or all. No reasonable 

offer refused 

Call 860-455-3379 

4 TIRES 225-50 

R17 93V 

Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 

approx 34K Miles 

$100.00 Firm 

5 TIRES WITH 

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P205-65 R15 H approx 6k 

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$300.00 Firm 

CALL 

508-236-1256 

860-334-5061 

40’ CONTAINER 

Side window and door 

and wired for lights 

inside and out 

asking $2500 

Call 

413-245-9027 

6’ LEER 700 TONNEAU 

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Fits Toyota Tacoma 

Silver 

$425.00 

Call 860-933-1444 

ALPACA BEAN 

Natural Alpaca 

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Pre-composted 

Great for your garden 

$10 per bag 

Call 

508-238-5233 

AMANA 

STAINLESS STEEL 

FRENCH DOOR 

REFRIGERATOR 

Like New 

28 cubic feet with bottom 

freezer 

$1000.00 

508-958-9546 

Angle Iron Cutter 

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4W296, HK Potter 2790 

Normally Sells For $700 

$90 OBO 

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In Excellent Condition 

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4 Yokohama Avid Tires 

205-50-R17V 

Less than 500-miles 

$200/OBO 

Audi Custom fit car 

covers 

A4 & A5 

And 

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Mats 

Excellent condition 

Call 

Southbridge 

508-764-9309 

BEAUTIFUL 

NATURAL SILVER 

FOX JACKET 

Valued at over $1200 

Worn Twice 

Asking $350/OBO 

ELECTROLUX EPIC 

RUG SHAMPOOER 

Cleans Excellent 

$100 

BOSE ACOUSTIC 

WAVE MUSIC 

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One of the Originals 

With Cassette player 

Sounds and plays fantastic 

$350/OBO 

Call 

508-867-0033 

BEDROOM SET 

QUEEN SIZE BED 

Oak Headboard 

& Frame 

9 DRAWER LOW 

DRESSER 

with 

attachable full mirror 

2 DRAWER NIGHT 

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FULL/QUEEN 

MATTRESS 

and boxspring 

Like new 

$400 Firm 

Call Susan 

508-347-9296 

BLUE BIRD BOXES 

Get your boxes ready 

now for Early Spring! 

$5 Each 

Woodstock 

860-481-9003 

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BOSCH HAND 

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$25.00 

LARGE SELECTION OF 

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MAKITA RANDOM 

ORBIT SANDER 

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$45.00 

BOSCH B7000 

CORNER SANDER 

w/pads 

$40.OO 

BLACK&DECKER 

VARIABLE SPEEED 

JIG SAW 

$18.00 

508-461-9626 

Bridgeport 1.5HP 

Lathe 32 between 

Centers 14” Swing 

Radial Arm Drill 13” 

Column 4’ arm 

Stack Rack 

Record Storage 

shelving 200 sections 

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CEMETERY PLOT 

Double plot 

1/2 price at 

$2200 

29 GALLON 

FISH TANK 

with everything 

$40.00 

YOUTH BED 

$35.00 

508-892-4582 

CHAIN SAW 

HUSQVARNA 

model 181 

With 20” Bar 

80.7 cc motor with power for 

the bigger trees runs like new! 

$450.00 

Call 

508-344-8081 

CHAMPION 

PORTABLE 

GENERATOR 

Model 41135 

6800 starting watts 

550 Rotel Watts 

2 years old, Never used 

Paid $750.00 

Asking $550.00 

Call Gordon 

508-234-3589 

COUCH 

$50.00 

KENMORE 

WHISPERTONE 

VACUUM 

$75.00 

HUGE TV 

$50.00 

HOOVER 

CANISTER 

WINDTUNNEL 

$150.00 or best offer 

ORECK 

$45.00 

ENTERTAINMENT 

CENTER 

$50.00 

Call 

774-321-0662 

COUCH 

beige Couch 

Contemporary 

including 2 decorative pillows 

in excellent condition asking 

$200. 

Call 

508-987-2809 

CROSS BOW 

by WEIDER 

Home Gym Barely usedcondition 

like new. 

paid 1300.00 

asking 600.00 

Call after 3:00 pm 

(860)779-3844 

Ask for Shawn or Gary 

or leave message. 

Dining Room Set 

Soild Maple 

Table, 5 Chairs and Hutch 

Asking 

$275.00 

China 

Dinner Set 

8 piece place setting 

white background 

w/pink roses 

$50.00 

508-789-0864 

ELECTRIC 

POWER CHAIR 

MODEL JET 3 ULTRA 

from Scooter Store 

Excellent Condition 

Home owner’s manual 

Paid $6,000.00 

Asking $4,700.00 

Will negotiate 

Please call Nancy at: 

860-923-9375 or 

860-614-8572 

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Industrial, Commercial, 

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Breakers, Meters, 

Punches, Pipe-Benders. 

New Recessed Troffer 

Flourescent 3-Tube 

T-8 277V Fixtures 

Enclosed 

$56 Each 


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$2850 or best offer. 

please call 

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50” TV Stand with 

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Medium Oak 

$150.00/OBO 

Gold Framed Wall 

Mirror 

29x41” 

$50.00 

5’ Floor lamp 

$15.00 

Photos upon request 

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electric wheelchair/bed, 

old stamps, albums, 

comic books, old 

bedroom set, waterbed frame, 

foldout loveseat. 

CALL 

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Garage door 

with all hardware-white 

Paid $400.00 

asking 

$175.00 

Four double pane windows 

with frames 

$50.00 a piece 

3”x5” 

Call Paul 

774-241-0327 

For Sale 

Lg.7 cu.ft. GE Gas Dryer. 

6 yrs old, runs great. 

Stackable plates incl. 

Washer died. 

Model#DCVH660GHGG 

$200.00 

508-981-9718 

For Sale 

Schweiger Green 

Southwestern 

86” Couch & 65” Loveseat 

with matching pillows 

Price reasonable 

Call 860-779-0022 

For sale 

TOMATO AND 

CUCUMBER CAGES 

13” wide x 54” tall 

Made out of concrete wire 

Will last forever! 

$4.00 each 

860-774-4469 

(Brooklyn) 

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Used high speed lock stitch 

sewing machine 

Runs perfectly 

Brother DB2-B714 

with table 48”x20”x30” 

Manual included 

$325.00 

860-928-4794 

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SEALY QUEEN 

SIZE SLEEP SOFA 

in pine green. 

Four inch memory foam topper 

and linens included 

like new 

$700 

Call 

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Razor Electric Dirt Bike 

5’x8’ Utility Trailer 

72 Yamaha D100 Trail Bike 

Cedar Amoire 

Sears Craftsman Riding 

Mower 

Lite Trailer Receiver 

Cobble Stones 

1997 Riviera 

Call For Pricing 

401-486-4051 

Four 17” Low profile 

Yokohama Tires 

Mounted on Eikei Sportline 

rims. Like new condition. 

$600.00 

Tread mill 

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Incline and monitors 

Great condition 

$275.00 

860-928-3972 

FOUR COOPER 

SNOW TIRES 

(Used only 5500 Miles) 

195/65r/15 

call 

860-779-6089 

FULL LENGTH 

MINK COAT 

Size Medium 


$800 or BO 

Call 

508-234-8767 

HARLEY DAVID- 

SON BLACK 

LEATHER 

boots size 8 Med ladies 

New in Box 

$100/OBO 

WILSONS BLACK 

LEATHER BIKER 

JACKET 

with frindge, size M 

$150/OBO 

860-455-9918 

HEADBOARD 

FULL ADJ. 

Micro suede, oatmeal w.esp 

wood trim 

$125 OBO 

COFFEE/ 

ESPRESSO 

MAKER 82 

12 cups 

$75 OBO 

HONEYWELL 

AIR CLEANER 

rm sz, 15x20 

$50 OBO 

Call 508-765-0621 

HOME MADE PINE 

COFFEE TABLE 

& 

TWO END TABLES 

$125.00 

ANTIQUE LAMP JUG 

$40.00 

DROP LEAF 

COFFEE 

TABLE 

$100 

DROP LEAF CART 

$85 

SWORD SET 

$65 

END TABLE 

W/DRAWER 

$75 

END TABLE 

W/2 DRAWERS 

$50 

OLD END TABLE 

$45 

GIRLS 18 SPEED BIKE 

$100.00 

CANOPY 

3-IN-1 

10FTX20FT 

$135.00 

MANY HARD 

COVER BOOKS 

SMALL COFFEE 

TABLE 

$40.00 

ELECTRIC BASE 

BOARD 

$25.00 

WOODEN DOLL 

CRADLE 

$15.00 

ANTIQUE 

CROQUET SET 

$40.00 

LARGE FISHER 

SPEAKER 

$50.00 

ELECTRIC CHORD 

ORGAN 

$75.00 

TWO SUNROOF 

KITS 

$100.00 

GOLF CLUBS WITH 

BAG 

$50.00 

LARGE ANTIQUE 

PICTURE FRAME 

$50.00 

PORTABLE PODIUM 

$60.00 

CALL 

774-452-3514 

HOUSE HOLD 

ITEMS 

Wood stoves 

Refrigerator 

E/Range 

A/C Units 

TV’s 

File Cabinets 

Book Cases 

And much more! 

508-451-8525 

Email 

Us! 

What’s On 

Your Mind 

We’d Like to Know. 

Email us your 

thoughts to: 

adam@ 

villagernewspapers 

.com 

HOUSEHOLD, 

ANTIQUES 

& 

COLLECTABLES 

Webster 

Weekends only by Appointment 

Call Liz 

774-200-9417 

Johnson and Evinrude 

outboards, 

2-30hp, several left from 

last season 

$200-$650. 

Also, I need motors, 

parts - 1958-’85 

508-885-6657 

KIRBY SENTRIA II 

VACUUM SYSTEM 

with carpet cleaning 

attachment. 

Six months old. 

$600 firm. 

Call 508-987-3677 

LAPTOP 

COMPUTER 

PRO BOOK 45205 

Intel Core I5 

Windows 7 

15” inch screen 

Wireless mouse 

Used very little 

$200 

Call 

508-765-5190 

LAWN MOWER AND 

VACUUM: 

Snapper Rear Engine 

Riding Mower 

15hp Briggs & Stratton Engine, 

Electric Start, Twin Bagger 

$500 

Craftsman Yard 

Vacuum/Blower 

6.5hp Briggs & Stratton Engine 

w/Chipper Chute 

$300 

Call 860-779-2616 

LED R-30 INDOOR 

FLOODLIGHTS 

by Philips 

12w = 65w 

Instant on, very bright 

plus dimmable 

Lasts 22.8 years 

Big box stores sell for 

$26-$30 

YOU PAY $15.00 each 

or 4 per case $50.00 

Call Keith 

508-524-9328 

LG HIGH-ENERGY 

ROOM 

AIR CONDITIONER 

24,000 BTU 

with timer, thermostat 

and sleeve 

Will cool 1500 sq. ft. area 

Used one season 

Retails $600.00 


Pick up in Brooklyn 

203-904-3784 

LUMBER 

Rough Pine - Dry 

5% moisture - Sizes up to 

2”x18”x10’ Furniture quality 

$2.00 board foot or B.O. 

508-476-7867 

Leave message 

MAGEE 

Gas on gas 

Kitchen Stove 

White 

$400.00 

Call 

860-928-6739 

Moving... 

SEARS 

PRO-FORM 

TREADMILL 

Folds up, heavy duty 

Reg. maintained 

$200.00 

or best offer 

508-867-0368 

Myers Convertible 

Jet/Tank pump system, 

7 Gal. 

1/2h.p. with 50’ hose never 

used 

$175 

Home H2O Kooler with 

hot faucet 

$50 

Lawn Mowers & More 

774-297-9279 

NASCAR 

Die-Cast Models 

They’re Back! 

$5 And Up! 

BRAND NEW SHIPMENT! 

Blessings Farm 

50 H Foote Road 

Charlton 

508-248-1411 

New 

Queen PillowTop 

Mattress 

with Box Spring 

in Original Plastic 

$150.00 

Call: 508-410-7050 

NEW REDUCED 

PRICES!!! 

Classic Star Trek 

Figurine Set 

In box - never opened 

$100 

Sears Carpet,Upholstery 

Vacuum 

$60 

(2) HON Side Chairs 

$30/ea 

Mink Fur Jacket-(6/7) 

$175/OBO 

(2) Mid-back leather 

office chairs 

$30/ea 

Bell motorcyle 

helmet 

Never used 

$60 

Beckett Burner 

Control & Aquastat 

$200 

(3) Kincaid “Replica” 

Paintings 

2’x3’ $50/ea 

Christin Dior Tux 

Used once 42-44 long, 

w/pleated shirt 

$175/OBO 

Cast Iron Christmas 

Tree Stand 

$25 

Sunbeam Whole 

House Humidifier 

(on wheels) 

$50 

13’ Sunsetter 

Awning Cover 

Never Used 

$30 

14” Snow Chains 

$20 

15” Cable 

Snow Chains 

Brand New 

$35 

Used Engine 

2002 Pontiac 3.4 ltr. V-6 

$250 

Antique-Kelvinator 

Electric range 

w/double oven, broiler 

B/O 

Call Ed @ 

508-479-9752 

LET’S MAKE A DEAL! 

NordicTrack Elite 

14.7 Elliptical 

2 years old, Like new, 

Internet access, Paper work 

Bought $1399 

asking $850.00 

Wii 

w/Balance Board 

Controllers, Games 

Bought $500 


Precious 

Moments 

Collection 

and stands 

28 pieces 

508-867-2887 

REGULATION POOL 

TABLE 

Needs new felt, $500 

2 HARDWOOD 

CHERRY 

CABINETS 

Glass Doors, Moveable shelves, 

75”x30”x20” $500 for pair. 

508-892-3275 

REMOTE CONTROL 

AIRCRAFTS 

some with motors 

Call George 

774-241-0027 

ROLAND ORGAN 

MUSIC ATELIER 

80G LUXURY 

including bench and 

owner’s manual. 

Upper and lower keyboard 

$500.00 

508-867-9386


010 FOR SALE 

ROUND KITCHEN 

TABLE 

w/4 chairs 

$125.00 

COFFEE TABLE 

and 2 end tables 

$50.00 

ENTERTAINMENT 

CENTER 

w/end cabinets 

10’ long, 74” high 

$225.00 

2 SWIVEL ROCKER 

CHAIRS 

$25.00 each 

ONE 2HP SEARS AIR 

COMPRESSOR 220 

$100.00 

ONE SUNBEAM GAS 

GRILL 

$50.00 

ONE BARBECUE GRILL 

$50.00 

1-413-244-9510 

SNAPPER 

ROTO-TILLER 

IR5003, Used Twice 

Best Offer 

TRAC VAC 

Model 385-IC/385LH 

Used Once 

Best Offer 

BEAR CAT 

VAC-N-CHIP PRO 

& VAC PRO 

Models 72085, 72285, 

72295 

Used Twice 

Best Offer 

CALL 508-765-5763 

SNOW TRACKING 

TIRES 

185x65 R15 

$50.00 each 

Lightly Used 

CRAFTSMAN 

SNOW BLOWER 

24” electric start 

$350.00 

Call 

508-637-1401 

SNOWBLOWER 

CRAFTSMAN 

24” Electric Start 

Brand New 

$500.00 

508-637-1622 

TOOL SHEDS 

Made of Texture 1-11 

8x8 $775 

8x10 $960 

8x12 $1050 

8x16 $1375 

Delivered and Built On-Site 

Other Sizes Available 

CALL 413-324-1117 

TREES FOR SALE 

Evergreen Trees, Colorado 

Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 

Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall 

All 10 trees for $85 

Norway Spruce, 3.5’ 

5/$99 

Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall 

5/$99 

Excellent privacy 

border/ornamental 

Call 508-278-5762 

evenings 

TRUCK TOOL BOX 

Half Ton 

$80.00 

HEAVY DUTY 

ENGINE STAND 

$80.00 

GOLF CLUBS AND 

BAG 

$60.00 

33 GALION 

ALUMINUM GAS 

TANK 

$75.00 

MILLER HIGH 

FREQUENCY BOX 

25’ tig Torch 

and regulator 

$600.00 

860-455-8762 

TWIN 

CRAFTMATTIC 

BED 

Asking $1000 

Call 

508-248-3985 

010 FOR SALE 

USED ADULT POWER 

CHAIR 

ADULT POTTY CHAIR 

WHEEL CHAIR 

2 WALKERS 

4 FIRESTONE TIRES 

NEW TAKEOFFS 

P24570R 16” 

Asking 

$3500.00 

Call 

508-832-3029 

WESLO 

TREADMILL 

20HP/100MPH 

$70.00 

BRINX SAFE 18X12 INCHES 

$50.00 

AIR HOCKEY TABLE 61X33 

INCHES $70.00 

FOOSBALL TABLE 55X30 

INCHES $70.00 

CALL 

(508) 885-4212 

100 GENERAL 

107 MISC. FREE 

FREE OLD 

RECLINER 

Call 

508-885-6570 

FREE WOOD 

PALLETS 

You pick up 

Monday thru Friday 

8am-noon 

Stonebridge Press 

25 Optical Drive 

Southbridge 

(located behind 

Southbridge Hotel & 

Conference Center) 

109 MUSIC/ARTS 

FOR SALE: 

YAMAHA 461S 

Acoustic/electric Guitar. 

Kit Includes an Amplifier, 

Microphone stand w/mic, 

Guitar stand and music stand. 

Distortion/sound effects box 

and all cables included. 

$400.00 

Call 

860-779-7766 

GUITAR 

1970 GIBSON J50 

Acoustic w/case 

Great condition 

$1800.00 o.b.o. 

774-633-0832 

MARCH 15Th 

DONT MISS IT! 

Record Show + Musicians 

instrument Expo 

at Dudley flea Market 

Go to www.levtron.com 

Sell your records 

buy instruments 

Sell your instruments 

Buy Records 

Call Ron 

978-828-5389 

SMALL UPRIGHT 

WHITE LAQUER 

PIANO 

w/Bench 

11 years old 


Paid $3700 

Asking $1500 

508-637-1168 

200 GEN. BUSINESS 

204 WATER EQUIPMENT 

2000 SEADOO 720 

with caravan trailer 

Red & white 

Very fast and fun! 

$1500 

Call 774-244-6781 

508-234-8297 

205 BOATS 

14’ STARCRAFT 

ALUMINUM BOAT 

with 5HP Mercury 

gas motor (2011) 

only 10 hrs use 

Trailer included - 

plus seats & vests 

Asking 

$1,800.00 

508-867-2551 

16 FT. FIBERGLASS 

SAILBOAT 

with mainsail, jib and trailer 

with new tires 

$450.00 

774-230-0753 

205 BOATS 

17’ QUEST 

PONTOON 

50 HP Mercury four stroke 

OB, Bimini, Canvas Cover 

and Trailer. 

Excellent Condition. 

In the water in 

Woodstock, CT 

$9750 

860-614-4525 

2004 ALUMINUM V14 

TRACKER GUIDER BOAT 

AND TRAILER 

with 25 Horse Yamaha motor 

Great seating, live well, etc. 

In excellent condition, 

very low hours on motor 

$3200.00 

Call 508-885-2884 

BOAT FOR SALE 

2009 Trophy 

18’ Walkaround 

Porta-potty, VHF 

Fish finder and GPS 

Stereo with CD player 

115 Merc 

Caravan roller trailer 

Approximately 500 hours 

$18,000 

Webster, MA 

508-943-1317 

260 ANTIQUES 

ANTIQUES 

1800’s Federal Dresser 

w/ Mirror, Candle Holders & 

Glover Boxes $1000 

Hoosier w/flour & Bread Bins 

$150 

1950’s Kitchen Table 

w/ Porcelain Top $150 

Large lot of Hobnail, Kitchen 

Ware, Tins & Advertisement 

508-867-9667 

265 FUEL/WOOD 

Central Boiler E-Classic 

1400/2400 

OUTDOOR WOOD 

FURNACE 

Cleaner & Greener 

EPA Qualified 

25-Year Warranty 

Call Today 

508-882-0178 

CrystalRockFarm.com 

FIREWOOD 

Cut, Split & Delivered 

Green & Seasoned 

Wood Lots Wanted 

Call Paul 

508-769-2351 

275 FLEA MARKET 

WANTED 

Always Buying 

Old Toys 

-Pre 1980- 

Old Bicycles 

-1880s-1970s- 

Also parts & Accessories 

& Literature 

Cash Paid 

1800-336-2453 

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-Town 

Classifieds 

508-909-4111 

286 LIVESTOCK 

BAGGED 

SHAVINGS 

$4.75 Each 

Horse quality 

3.25 size 

Rock Valley Farm 

West Brookfield MA 

508-867-2508 

295 BUILDING SUPPLIES 

HINGES 

Heavy duty 54” long 

stainless steel 

piano hinges 

$50.00 each 

Brand new 

774-633-0832 

298 WANTED TO BUY 

Route 

169 

Antiques 

884 Worcester St. 

Southbridge MA 

Looking To Purchase 

Antiques 

And Collectibles 

Single Items 

Or Entire Estates 

We Buy It All 

And Also Do 

On-Site Estate Sales 

And 

Estate Auctions 

CALL MIKE ANYTIME 

774-230-1662 

WANTED 

Old Mopeds, Scooters, 

Dirt Bikes 

Any condition 

Looking for projects 

Cash paid 

Call Travis 

Leave message 

774-242-9227 

(We also sell) 

WANTED TO BUY 

BY COLLECTOR 

Old comic books 

1940s and up 

Beatles memorabilia 

1960s and up 

Famous monster 

magazines, Godzilla, 

Frankenstein and 

monster items, 

Old toys and 

advertising items 

Call: 860-779-2469 

WAR 

RELICS 

& WAR 

SOUVENIRS 

WANTED 

WWII & EARLIER 

CA$H WAITING! 

Helmets, Swords, 

Daggers, Bayonets, 

Medals, Badges, Flags, 

Uniforms, etc. 

Over 30 Years Experience. 

Call David 

1-508-688-0847 

I’ll Come To YOU! 

300 HELP WANTED 

311 PART-TIME 

HELP WANTED 

DRIVERS WANTED 

1ST & 2ND SHIFTS AVAILABLE 

MONDAY THRU SUNDAY 

RESPONSIBLE, PUNCTUAL, 

GOOD DRIVING RECORD, CORI 

CHECK, GOOD CUSTOMER 

SERVICE SKILLS. 

PLEASE CALL 

508-943-1526 

9AM-1PM M-F 

Local 

Heroes 

FOUND HERE! 

319 HEALTH CARE 

PROFESSIONALS 

COMPANIONS & 

HOMEMAKERS, INC. 

CAREGIVERS WANTED 

Immediate Openings 

Competitive Pay & FT Benefits 

including 

Medical Insurance – 80% 

Company Paid! 

Apply at 

www.caregiverjobsct.com 

Or 

Call 888-844-4442 

Car required except for live-in 

DCP HCA0000101 

320 MEDICAL/DENTAL 

HOME HEALTH CARE, 

CNA’S, 

personal care attendants needed 

Part time 

Work when you want 

Days or weekends 

Car necessary 

Webster Southbridge 

and surrounding towns 

call Mon-Fri 

8am-3pm 

Independence Health 

Care 

508-767-1776 

AA/EOE 

400 SERVICES 

402 GENERAL SERVICES 

Call The 

Junk Man 

Snow Plowing 

Trees Cut 

Brush/Limbs 

Removed 

FREE METAL PICK-UP 

Appliances, 

Furniture, TV’s. 

Construction 

Materials. 

Cellars/Attics Cleaned. 

Small Building 

Demolition, 

Residential Moves. 

Furnaces Removed 

Dave 

508-867-2564 

413-262-5082 

448 FURNITURE 

QUEEN PILLOW TOP 

MATTRESS SET 

$150.00 

I have a NEW Queen 

Mattress w/Box 

still in the 

original plastic! 

NAME BRAND 

Call/text 

860-916-5040 

500 REAL ESTATE 

505 APARTMENTS FOR 

RENT 

APARTMENT 

IN 

NORTH 

BROOKFIELD 

Large 3 bedroom 

apartment located 

on first floor 

$950/Month 

First-Last 

Off Street Parking 

508-868-7184 

FOR RENT 

SPENCER 

3 Bedroom 

W/W Carpet, 

W/D hookup 

Residential area 

Large Yard 

Off Street Parking 

Gas/Gas Stove 

available now 

First+Security 

508-867-8707 

OXFORD 

HISTORIC DISTRICT 

Rare find a must see 

large and Lovely 

1.5 Bedrooms 

appliances included 

formal dining room 

with built in hutch 

private full basement 

W/D hookup 

excellent location 

walking distance to everything 

minutes to all major routes 

professionally landscaped 

$900/Month 

Also available 

LARGE 3 BEDROOM 

Super clean 

super nice 

$1050/month 

References required 

508-248-9139 

Southbridge 

1-Bedroom & 2- 

Bedroom Apartments 

Luxurious 3-Bedroom 

Apartment with 

Fireplaces available, 2 

Full Baths 

All include Heat/hot water 

Modern 

Appliances 

2 apartments include off street 

parking 

Many Extras 

Available immediately 

Call: 774-230-0680 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

4 bedroom 

De-leaded 

renovated 

Hardwoods 

W/D Hookup 

New Kitchen and bath 

fixtures 

New Furnace 

Section-8 Ok 

$1000/month 

617-908-0744 

SPENCER 

Large one bedroom with one 

car garage, new flooring and 

paint in great location with 

washer/dryer hookup and large 

eat-in kitchen. No Pets, first, 

last and security $725.00 

month. 

Call 

508-397-9703 

for showing. 

505 APARTMENTS FOR 

RENT 

SOUTHBRIDGE 

Second floor 

Apartment 

1-Master Bedroom with Master 

Closet 

2-additional spacious 

bedrooms 

with closets 

Kitchen-Stove-Fridge 

Living-Room 

W/D Hookup 

Gas Heat 

First+Last 

$800/month 

easy access 

Pet owners are 

responsible for their pets 

Call 

508-344-9640 

SPENCER 

Two bedroom townhouse 

1.5 Bath 

Gas heat 

Electric Apliances 

Hookups 

no pets 

$500 security 

First-Last 

$765month 

call 

508-886-4312 

STURBRIDGE 

3 Bedroom 

First Floor 

Convienent Location 

Stove Fridge Dishwasher 

Included 

WD/hookup 

$1150/Month 

First-Last Required 

Required 

Call Joe 

508-867-8881 

STURBRIDGE 

Nice large efficiency in country 

setting. Easy commute. 

Includes appliances & laundry 

on premises. 

$550/Month 

One Year Lease 

Credit, References & Security 

Deposit Required. 

Please call 

(508)347-7709 

525 HOUSES FOR RENT 

SPENCER RANCH 

STYLE HOME 

for rent prime location. 

3 bedrooms, 

1 bath, 

1 car garage, 

washer/dryer included. 

Newly renovated. 

Very warm and bright. 

No pets. 

$1375.00/Month 

first+last-security 

call 

508-397-9703 

for showing. 

546 CEMETERY LOTS 

CEMETERY LOTS 

AVAILABLE 

Pine Grove Cemetery 

Spencer, MA 

Single lot $1000 

Double $2000 

Call Mike 

774-200-6164 

or 

pinegrovecemetery 

spencerma@gmail.com 

Cemetery Plots 

Worcester County Memorial 

Park 

Valor II Section 

Graves 1 & 2 

Valued at $7600 

Asking $4000 

508-885-6489 

508-885-4278 

CEMETERY PLOTS 

Worcester County 

Memorial Park 

Paxton, MA 

Garden of Gospels 

1 plot #150 

2 grave sites 

Asking $2200 

386-576-6663 

WORCESTER 

COUNTY 

MEMORIAL PARK 

2 plots 

Garden of Heritage 2 

vaults included 

present value $8300 


Call 

508-769-8107 

or 

508-764-2002 

Worcester County 

Memorial Park 

Double plot 

$2300.00 

($4600.00 value) 

Will pay transfer fee 

508-248-3303 

WORCESTER COUNTY 

MEMORIAL PARK 

Paxton, MA 

Faith/Crypts 

Lot 84C #1 Space 

$1500 

508-943-0671 

546 CEMETERY LOTS 

WORCESTER 

County Memorial Park 

Paxton, MA 

Garden of Gospels 

Near St. Matthew 

Lot 73-C 

Spaces 3 and 4 

Asking $4000.00 

Current Value: 

$9200.00 

508-885-4680 

WORCESTER COUNTY 

MEMORIAL PARK 

Two grave plots: 

Valor I (#291, Unit A, 

graves 1 and 2) 

Current value $8200.00 

Offered: $5,850.00 

508-499-7957 

zaenluap@charter.net 

550 MOBILE HOMES 

FOR SALE 

Mobile Home 55+ 

Leesburg, FLA 

Near the Villages 

Updated 

Move in ready 

2 bedroom, 1.5 bath 

on Lake Griffin 

View @ 

www.lakesideterrace.net/ 

47wintergreen.html 

$21,900 

352-787-1949 

575 VACATION RENTALS 

CAPE COD TIME 

SHARE FOR SALE 

Edgewater Beach Resort 

95 Chase Avenue 

Dennisport, MA 02639 

On the water 

Studio (Unit 706) 

Fixed week 33 (August) 

Deeded rights 

You’ll own it for a lifetime 

& can be passed down to 

your children and grand 

children. Will entertain any 

reasonable offer. 

508-347-3145 

RV in Co-op Park 

$26,900 

Woodstock, CT 

Seasonal campsite 

Meadowside of Woodstock, 

Own your own lot. 

Trailer with add-ons which 

contain large family room, two 

bedrooms, dining room, 

screened porch, vinyl siding, 

large shed, outdoor fire pit, 

mostly furnished. 

Park ammenities: 

large swimming pool, rec hall. 

pavilion, mini golf, bocci, 

horseshoes, fish pond, 

playground-low yearly 

maintenance fees. 

Rte.25 197, 

Woodstock, CT 

Unit #5 

772-233-1555 

Local 

News 

FOUND HERE! 

VACATION AT THE 

CAPE YEAR ROUND 

South Dennis, 

off Rte. 134: 

Cozy 3 BR, (dbl, queen, 

2 twins) 1 bath home with 

full kitchen & microwave, 

washer/dryer, screened in 

porch w/ picnic table, grill, 

cable TV. Outdoor shower. 

On dead-end street. 

Near shopping, theater, 

restaurants, bike trail, 

fishing, playground, 

10 minutes from bay and 

ocean side beaches. 

Now Booking for 

Summer of 2015 

Off season rates available 

Call Janet 

at 508-865-1583 

after 6 pm, or email 

June at 

junosima@icloud.com 

for more information. 

PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE 

Call for details 860-928-1818 

www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com


Friday, January 16, 2015B9 

700 AUTOMOTIVE 

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 

4 Tires w/Rims 

2009 midsize Ford 

125/55R16 

Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern 

$450.00 

508-943-1740 

JEEP CHEROKEE 

RIMS (5) 

17x7.5 rims 

1 with mounted tire 

Stored in garage 

$300.00 or BO 

508-867-5156 

720 CLASSICS 

1934 MERCEDES 

500k, Heritage Replica, 

Red, Tan Int., 

Rebuilt ‘79 Camaro 

AC, 1000 miles since built, 

Always inside 

MUST SEE! 

$19,750 

860-774-5802 

860-774-1932 

rwbaril@gmail.com 

1963 

CHEVROLET 

BISCAYNE 

MUST SEE! 

Small 

High Performance 

V8 

Automatic Overdrive 

$18,000/OBO 

508-949-0771 

1986 EL CAMINO 

110,000 Miles 

4.3 V6 Automatic 4 Speed, 

Complete Tune up, New Tires, 

Reconditioned Wheels, 

Garaged, No Rust, 

All Receipts 

$7500 or best offer, 

Trades Considered 

860-774-1891 

725 AUTOMOBILES 

1988 FORD 

MUSTANG LX 

Conv. Black Ext. Black Top 

Gray Int, V8 

5 Speed 

$4500/OBO 

Call 

774-272-5891 


1993 FORD F450 

Caterpillar Service truck 

450 Dually 

7.3 International diesel 

5 Speed transmission 

Service body 

201,000 miles 

International 2050 

Rotating Crane 

$2650 

508-779-0194 

1998 VOLVO S70 

190K 

Many New Parts 

Runs well 

Will need some work 

$1000/OBO 

860-774-5587 

Local 

News 

FOUND HERE! 

2004 CORVETTE 

CONVERTIBLE 

Blue and saddle 

26,281 miles on it 

New tires and brakes 

Asking $32,000 

Call or text Paul at 

774-641-4050 

2005 

FORD TAURUS 

4-door, Air Condition, 

Light Bronze color 

133,000 miles 

Good condition 

$2,200 

508-779-0194 

2006 MERCURY 

MOUNTAINEER 

82,000 miles, one owner, 

All-wheel Drive, V6, seats 7 

Good Condition 

$8,000 

Ph: 508-949-2270 

2008 HONDA CIVIC EX 

Black, 117k miles 

4-door sedan 

5-speed manual FWD 

4-cyl 

BRAND NEW TIRES 

and REPLACED A/C 

Moon roof and alloy wheels 

EXCELLENT CONDITION 

$10,495 

508-887-0468 


CLASSIC CARS 

1975 Chevy Caprice 

2-Door 95400 Miles 

New Tires, Battery 

Brake pads, Water Pump 

Always garaged 

Needs Restoration 

Runs 

$4500 

1995 Chrysler LeBaron 

Convertable 110000 miles 

3 New Tires Battery 

Good Body 

interior needs restoration 

Runs 

$3000 

Call 

508-873-9257 

720 FOREIGN AUTO 

‘01 VW BUG 

$1950 or BO 

Runs Great 

860-753-2096 

1984 VW RDX 

Convertible 

4-speed standard transmission 

183,000 miles 

$595.00 

needs minor work 

508-779-0194 

740 MOTORCYCLES 

1999 BMW 

R1100R 

21,800 mi, 

Excellent condition, 

with hard bags, Blue 

$3500 

508-735-2436 

2000 HARLEY 

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20,000 miles 


1 Owner 

$8900 

508-341-6127 

2004 YAMAHA 

SILVERADO 1100 

Black and root beer brown 

Lots of chrome, 

windshield, saddle bags, 

luggage rack 

A good looking bike! 

1 owner, 8K miles 

Always garaged 

$4,000.00 

860-779-0695 


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3200 mi., Black 

Like New 


508-867-8374 

BRAND NEW 

150cc Scooter 

4 stroke, single cylinder, 

11HP, 6000rpm, 

Electric/Key Ignition, 

Automatic, 71x96x46, 

Front disk, Rear drum 

brake, Max 65mph, 

1.6 gal. 350lb, 

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$1,200.00 

(508)341-9282 

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2007 

HARLEY DAVID- 

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7500 Mi. Black. 

Excellent Condition, 

clean with many extras. 

$8500. 

Please call Bert 

860-315-7609 

Harley Davidson 

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2001 Carberated 70K 

$8500.00 

Tornado 

Catamaran 

20’ Great Shape 

$3650.00 

774-545-6161 

KAWASKI 

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V-Twin Liquid cooled shaft 

drive 3000 senior adult miles 

excellent condition 

$3250/OBO 

860-774-6539 

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$1500 

2002 Polaris 700 

Classic 

$2500 

2012 Mission Double 

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83,000 Miles 

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89500 Miles 


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$600 Firm 

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6 FOOT BUSH HOG 

with extra blades 

clutch 

Stump Jumper 

Laminated Gauge wheel 

$600.00 

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$450.00 

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Aut motive 

2015 Chrysler 300 Embraces its 

60th Anniversary Roots with New Design 

The 2015 Chrysler 300 gets a bolder front grill and other styling cues as well as an eight-speed transmission for better fuel efficiency with its 5.7-liter V8. 

Photo by Keith Griffin 

BY KEITH GRIFFIN 

Let’s get this out of the way early. 

You’re not going to see a Chrysler 300 

Hellcat. Those creatures are left to the 

Dodge side of the FCA family. 

The best you’re going to do is the 

2015 Chrysler 300S. Truth be told it’s 

nowhere near as powerful (slightly 

half the horsepower) but for most 

Americans it’s going to be almost as 

satisfying. Plus it’s a lot more luxurious. 

FCA, the company formerly known 

as Chrysler, has decided to make Dodge 

its performance brand while Chrysler 

goes more luxurious. That’s also why 

Ram has its own identity as the maker 

of pickups and commercial vehicles. 

You’re going to find little reasons to 

cross-shop among the three. 

Is it heretical to proclaim the 

Chrysler 300S almost as satisfying as 

the Charger Hellcat Internet trolls will 

proclaim me grossly ignorant and cast 

a pox against my future grandchildren. 

But the numbers don’t lie. The 5.7-liter 

HEMI V8 puts out 363 horsepower at 

5,200 rpm and 394 lb.-ft. of torque at 

4,200 rpm. Chrysler says its 0-60 time 

is 5.8 seconds, which I had no reason to 

doubt in testing around Austin, Texas 

recently. 

This car quickly attains and exceeds 

legal speed limits. It’s not a track car 

but then against most Hellcat Charger 

owners will probably never drive 

theirs on a track either. For $46,275, 

the Chrysler 300S trumps anything the 

domestics can throw at it except for the 

Chevy SS – and it’s nowhere near as 

luxurious inside. 

The new 2015 Chrysler 300S is the 

sporty model in the 300 lineup. It features 

unique blacked-out accents, large 

20-inch Hyper Black finish wheels, 

more athletically sculpted side sills, 

unique deck-lid spoiler and a higher 

output Pentastar V-6 engine with 300 

horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque (if 

you opt not to go HEMI), plus sport 

mode and paddle-shifting capabilities 

now as quick as 250 milliseconds with 

the eight-speed automatic transmission. 

With that new transmission, the 

Chrysler 300 with the V8 gets better 

fuel economy of 16-mpg city and 25-mpg 

highway for a combined 19 mpg. The 

V6 version, which will make up the 

bulk of sales, is rated at 19-city and 

31-highway for a combined 23-mpg. 

The biggest flaw with the V8 HEMI 

You can’t get it in all-wheel drive, 

which hampers its appeal for a large 

segment of the population living in 

colder climes. Invest in a set of good 

winter tires and you’ll be fine. 

If you do opt for V6 power with allwheel 

drive, you’re going to pay $2500 

above base. That’s one of the heftiest 

AWD surcharges on the market. With 

AWD, the Chrysler is rated at 18-mpg 

city and 27-mpg highway for a combined 

21-mpg. 

Across the lineup, all 2015 Chrysler 

300s get electronic power steering. 

Drivers can select among three settings: 

sport, normal and comfort. New 

for 2015, the “Sport” button enables 

sport-tuned steering; pedal, engine and 

transmission calibration; plus rear-biased 

torque on AWD models for more 

dynamic handling 

Not all of the focus is on performance 

with the 2015 Chrysler 300. The 300 continues 

the styling cues first introduced 

on the smaller Chrysler 200 sedan earlier 

this year. It’s been redesigned with a 

focus on getting some of its mojo back. 

When the modern version of the 

Chrysler 300 was introduced in 2005 

it was a big, stunning car with a bold 

design. Chrysler execs admit it lost 

those “epic proportions” when it was 

restyled for 2011. Now the design once 

again embraces the “go big or go home” 

philosophy that made the 300 a hit. 

Brandon Faurote, head of Chrysler 

design, said the focus is on a bolder 

front fascia with a grill that is 33 percent 

bigger than the 2014 model. It still 

lacks the boldness of the 2005 version, 

but the design is heading in the right 

direction. 

Where Chrysler really gets it right 

is with the rear design. From the side 

view, the trunk gets a lift to give it 

more of a compact look and the rear 

spoiler lip adds a sporty flair. The dual 

exhaust tips are more horizontal and 

the tail lamps are more vertical with 

the stop function in the middle and 

surrounded by bright rings. It adds a 

more formal feel to the design. 

The interior is well designed but the 

rotary transmission shifter feels like a 

miscue. Chrysler promotes it as modern 

but it lacks the substantive feel one 

expects from a transmission shifter. 

However, the rest of the interior 

design is nothing short of brilliant. 

The 7-inch instrument panel features 

clean, crisp graphics. It sits behind a 

steering wheel with controls situated 

horizontally along the center spoke. 

Heating and cooling controls are easily 

adjusted on the go in the center 

stack. Sure, you have to click through 

a couple screens to heat and cool your 

seats but that’s not a deal breaker. 

The rest of the uConnect system is 

intuitive and easy to navigate. It’s a 

user interface that embraces the time 

tested philosophy of “Keep it simple 

stupid.” Too many manufacturers 

“smarten” up their infotainment systems 

beyond the simple comprehension 

required when driving. 

Safety improvements for 2015 include 

adaptive cruise control with full stop 

up to two seconds. Forward collision 

warning plus offers alerts both visual 

and audible. The 300 will also brake 

without input in certain conditions. 

Under 20 mph the system brings it to a 

complete stop. 

The most-used piece of technology 

ultimately might be the optional 

remote start. Download the app and 

your smartphone becomes your car 

keys. Just remember to lock your 

phone to keep it away from your kids. 

Pricing for the 2015 Chrysler 300 

Limited starts at $31,395 and works its 

way up to the fully loaded 300C starting 

at $42,395. Most buyers will be in 

the Limited segment and that’s a good 

place to be. 

VITAL STATISTICS 

Wheelbase: 120.2 in. 

Length: 198.6 in. 

Width: 75.0 in. 

Height: 58.7 in. 

Curb weight: 4326 lbs. 

Engine: 5.7-liter V8 

Horsepower: 363 @ 5,200 rpm 

Torque: 394 @ 4,200 rpm 

EPA estimated mpg city/highway: 

16-city/25-highway/19-combined 

Base price: $38,990 

As-tested price: $46,275 

Also consider: (a comparative 

vehicle) Chevrolet SS, Ford Taurus, 

Nissan Maxima 

(For the latest new car news, follow 

me on Twitter @ indepthauto. You can 

also read the latest automotive news at 

BoldRide.com, where I am a contributor, 

or learn about buying and selling a 

used car at UsedCars.About.com.)



OBITUARIES are published at no charge. 

E-mail notices to obits@stonebridgepress. 

com or fax them to (860) 928-5946. 

Photos are welcome in JPEG format. 

Eleanor H. Thornton, 88 

ABINGTON — 

Eleanor H. Thornton, 

88, of Abington, 

died Tuesday, Jan. 

6, at Day Kimball 

Hospital in Putnam. 

She was wife of 

the late Fred Neal 

Thornton, who died 

in 2002. 

She was born Jan. 15, 1926, in 

Danielson, daughter of the late Joseph 

and Clarinda (Thomas) Bernier. 

She was a communicant of Most Holy 

Trinity Church in Pomfret. Eleanor 

worked for Idle Wild Farm in Pomfret. 

She loved to crochet, cook, garden, listen 

to country music, shop and watch 

old movies. 

She leaves her children George and 

his wife Sandra Thornton of New 

Smyrna Beach, Fla., Patty Allegra- 

Babcock of Abington, a sister Jeannette 

PUTNAM — 

Leanne Donais, 

90, of Providence 

Pike, Putnam, died 

Monday, Jan. 12, 

at the Westview 

Nursing Home in 

Dayville. 

She was the 

beloved wife of 

Raymond Donais. 

She was born Feb. 10, 1924, in 

Putnam, daughter of the late David and 

Olivine (Beaudry) Gothreau. She had 

made her home in Putnam all her life, 

a communicant of St. Mary Church in 

Putnam. Her family always came first. 

She had worked at Wellington Curtain, 

January 17, 5-7 pm 

All You Can Eat Soup & Grilled Cheese 

Dinner, 7 Soups and Grilled Cheese, 

Rolls, Desserts, Coffee. $10 per person, 

Come and Warm Up with lots of soup! 

Putnam Lodge #46 A.F & A.M 265 

Rt.169 Woodstock. 

www.putnam46.com 

January 17, 5:30-7pm 

Creation Church at 47 W. Thompson 

Road in Thompson will be hosting a 

parenting series called Grace-Based 

Parenting continuing on the third 

Saturday of each month through June. 

Cost is $20.00. Childcare is provided. 

For more information go to 

www.creationchurch.org or call 

(860)923-9979. 

January 17, 10am-1pm 

Killingly Grange No. 112, 801 Hartford 

Pike, Dayville. Local produce, fruit, 

winter vegetables, cheeses, eggs, jams 

& jellies, maple syrup & more. Local 

artists selling handmade gift items & 

crafts. Vendors needed call 860-481- 

9102 leave a message. Breakfast also 

available from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. 

January 18, 4:30pm 

Cabaret - A concert from the American 

Songbook at Hampton Community 

Center, 178 Main St. Admission $15, 

accompanied children free. Doors open 

at 4pm, music begins at 4:30. Advance 

reservations are recommended - send 

your check and table requirement to 

Hampton Rec Commission, Box 143, 

Hampton, CT 06247 Info, 

860-455-9875. 

January 18, 1-3pm 

TLGV Ranger Marcy’s Acorn 

Adventure: Walk along the Air Line 

Trail in Thompson, then up to the Tri- 

State Marker, where we can be in 3 

Leanne Donais, 90 

OBITUARIES 

Meader of Panama City, Fla., grandchildren 

Tammy of Baton Rouge, La., 

Michelle of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., 

William of Putnam, Mark of New 

Smyrna Beach, Fla., six great grandchildren, 

one great-great grandchild 

and many nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by a son Dennis 

Thornton, he died in 1994, siblings 

Wilfred Bernier, Florence Colburn and 

Lorraine Day. 

A Chapel Service was held Tuesday, 

Jan. 13, in Holy Cross Cemetery, 

Danielson. Calling hours were held 

Monday at Gagnon and Costello Funeral 

Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be 

made to her family to help with final 

expenses, c/o Patty Allegra-Babcock, 

769 Hampton Road, Abington, CT 06230. 

For more information, visit www. 

gagnonandcostellofh.com. 

Laurion’s Cleaners, and as a cashier at 

Putnam High School. She enjoyed reading, 

ceramics, latch hook rugs, sewing 

and singing and helping others. 

She was predeceased by her husband 

Raymond in 2002 and her beloved 

daughter Janice Leanne Donais in 1963. 

She was the last of her family — she 

leaves only nieces and nephews. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held 

Thursday, Jan. 15, at St. Mary Church, 

218 Providence St., Putnam, burial followed 

in St Mary Cemetery. There were 

no calling hours. Smith and walker 

Funeral Home, Putnam is directing the 

arrangements. 


smithandwalkerfh.com. 

Gertrude L. Panasuk, 88 

PLAINFIELD — Gertrude L. 

Panasuk, 88, of Plainfield died on Jan. 

6, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born in Putnam on Nov. 2, 

1926, daughter of the late Joseph and 

Clara (Vivia) Walters. 

She was the wife of the late William 

Panasuk. Mrs. Panasuk worked at 

American Thread and later as a home 

health aide until the age of 81. 

She enjoyed her home, bingo, the 

casinos, traveling, polka music and 

spending time with her family and 

friends. 

She is survived by her daughter 

Gloria Burdick McCormick who resided 

with and took care of her; two granddaughters, 

Paula Nash and husband 

Don of Brooklyn, Lisa Guido and husband 

David of Brooklyn, eight great 

grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren 

and several nieces and nephews. 

She is predeceased by her son 

William Burdick Jr.; sisters, Vivian 

Potts and Claire Rita Burdick; brothers; 

Pete and Donald Walters; great grandson 

Ernest Hart Jr. and great-greatgrandson 

William Nash. A graveside 

service will be held in the spring. There 

are no calling hours. 


tillinghastfh.com. 


COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 

“Shining a light on community events” 

states at the same time! Dogs on leashes 

welcome, Meet at E. Thompson Rd. 

& New Rd. Dress warmly. Extreme 

weather will cancel this event. 

January 20, 4:30-5:30pm 

A Flu Vaccination Clinic for children 

and adults will be held at the Northeast 

District Department of Health, 69 South 

Main St., Brooklyn. Medicare and most 

insurances accepted, or pay only $30 by 

cash or check. 

January 22, 10am-12noon 

Free Online Courses - Learn new skills 

to find a job or enhance your career. Free 

2-hour “Wired for Work” Workshop 

about online training. E-Training 

licenses allow 90 days of unlimited free 

access to over 5,000 courses. 

American Job Center, 95 Westcott Rd., 

Danielson. For info and to register, 

860-412-7000. 

January 24, 5-7pm 

The East Woodstock Congregational 

Church will host a Ham & Bean Supper 

in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $10/ 

adult. Children under 10 eat FREE. 

Join us for ham, baked beans, coleslaw, 

assorted breads, pickles, cake and ice 

cream. Special Entertainment this year! 

January 27, 11:30am-1pm 

United Services will present the first 

in an 8-week FREE Child and Family 

Lunch Speaker Series at Killingly Public 

Library, 25 Westcott Rd, Danielson. The 

first topic will be: The ADHD, Learning 

Disabilities, and Autism Epidemic. A 

light lunch provided. To register call 

860-564-6100, email kscaplen@usmhs. 

org or visit www.UnitedServicesCT.org. 

January 27, 7pm 

NAMI (National Association of Mental 

Illness) meeting dedicated to improving 

PUTNAM — Joseph 

Michael Hauser, 

29, of 65 Ballou St., 

Putnam, died unexpectedly 

Monday, Jan. 

5, at the University 

of Massachusetts 

Medical Center in 

Worcester, Mass. 

He is survived by his 

father, William Hauser of Putnam, and 

his mother, Cheryl Briere of Willimantic. 

He is also survived by his stepmother 

Lyn, of Putnam, brother William 

of Willimantic, community friends 

Stewart and Barbara Morse and Family 

of Woodstock, Laurie Walaszkieicz and 

Family of Putnam, girlfriend Naomi, 

aunts, uncles, many cousins and old 

friends from Camp Quinebaug. 

Joseph was born July 28, 1985 in 

Putnam and was a resident of Putnam 

the lives of those affected by mental 

illness such as depression, schizophrenia, 

bipolar disorder, OCD, panic disorder, 

PTSD, and personality disorder. Hosted 

by Bill and Terri Pearsall. At First 

Congregational Church of Woodstock, 

543 Rt. 169, Woodstock (in the library). 

January 29, 6pm 

Curious Creatures At The Killingly 

Public Library in Danielson. Live 

animal program. For ages Kindergarten 

and up. Registration required. Call the 

Library at 860-779-5383. 

January 31, 5:30pm 

Soup n’ Silents – Featuring Clark 

Wilson, Hampton Congregational 

Church, 263 Main Street (Route 97), 

Hampton. Church Phone Number: 860- 

455-9677 Adults are $15, children 5 - 12 

are $5, and families are $30. Admission 

includes the dinner and movie. 

January 31, 4:30-7:30pm 

Boy Scout Troop 36 Moosup is having 

it’s annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser. 

Tickets available at the door for $8 

adults-$6 Seniors. (Includes Pasta with 

sauce, meatballs, salad, garlic roll, drink, 

and dessert). 

Location is Moosup American Legion, 

66 Prospect St., Moosup. 

January 31, 5:30 pm 

The First Congregational Church of 

Pomfret presents Potluck and Movie 

night at the Pomfret Senior Center - 

featuring “The End of the Spear.” This 

movie tells the real life story in which 

four missionaries were killed by the 

Waodani tribe. Free; bring a dish to 

share. For more info 860-928-7381. 

February 2, 10am-1pm 

United Services presents a free 10- 

week Parent Project ® series at 

This page is designed to shine a light on upcoming local nonprofit, educational and community events. 

Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and are FREE to qualifying organizations, schools, churches and town offices. 

To submit your event contact: Teri Stohlberg at 

860-928-1818 ext. 104, or teri@villagernewspapers.com. 

Deadline for submission is Monday at Noon 

Joseph Michael Hauser, 29 

his entire life. He was a friend of the 

Living Faith United Methodist Church 

in Putnam, and enjoyed most of all riding 

his bike around town and hanging 

out with friends. For many years he 

helped out at Sunny Discount Liquor and 

Mainely Seafood, both in Putnam. Joe 

was also active in Special Olympics for 

several years. A 2004 graduate of Putnam 

High School, he recently enjoyed his 10th 

reunion with fellow classmates. 

A Memorial Service will be held 

Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Living 

Faith United Methodist Church, 53 

Grove Street, Putnam. In lieu of flowers 

donations may be made in his memory 

to the Friends of Camp Quinebaug, 783 

Cook Hill Road, Danielson, CT 06239, 

Attention, Kevin Fazzina. 

Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. 

Katherine A. Leveille, 64 

THOMPSON — 

Katherine A. Leveille, 

64, of O’Leary Rd., 

died Saturday, Jan. 3, 

in Matulaitis Nursing 

Home. 

Born in Putnam, 

she was the daughter 

of the late George 

Stanley and Katherine 

Elois (Logee) Leveille. 

Katherine provided foster care to 

many children throughout the years. She 

loved her Appaloosa horses. Through 

the years she showed, boarded, bred and 

gave lessons with her beloved horses. 

She enjoyed sewing and earned her black 

belt in karate. 

Katherine is survived by her son, 

BROOKLYN — 

Ellen Richardson, 

84, died Thursday at 

Windham Hospital in 

Willimantic. 

She was born in 

Westport, Mass., on 

Aug. 20, 1930, daughter 

of the late Harold 

and Amelia (Ratcliffe) 

Wilks. She was the wife of the late 

Leslie A. Richardson Jr. She was an 

avid gardener. 

She is survived by her son Robert 

W. Richardson of Texas; sisters, Annie 

Silvia of Westport, Mass., and Edith 

Tindle of Pueblo, Colo.; grandchildren, 

Ellen Richardson, 84 

Michael Leveille of Thompson; her 

sister, Mary Ann and her husband 

ChuckWexler of Thompson; her three 

brothers, Philip his wife Susan Leveille 

of Thompson, Bruce Leveille of Pomfret 

and Timothy and his wife Julie Leveille 

of Thompson. She loved and was loved by 

her many nieces and nephews, as well as 

her great nieces, and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her brother 

William Leveille who died in 1995. 

Graveside service for Katherine was 

held Saturday, Jan. 10, in Munyan 

Cemetery, Munyan Rd., Putnam. 

Memorial donations may be made to 

Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber 

Rd. Putnam, CT 06260. 

For memorial guestbook please visit 

www.GilmanAndValade.com. 

Kevin Devolve and wife Melissa and 

Robert Devolve and wife Amy; great 

grandchildren, Alex, Noah, Allison, 

Benjamin and Austin Devolve and several 

nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her daughter 

Barbara Devolve. Funeral Service 

will be held in Tillinghast Funeral 

Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson on 

Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. Burial 

will be in South Cemetery, Brooklyn. 

A calling hour will be held on Saturday 

morning at the funeral home prior to 

the service from 10-11 a.m. 

To leave an online condolence please 

visit tillinghastfh.com. 

United Services, 303 Putnam Rd, 

Wauregan for 10 weeks at 2-3 hours 

per class. Parent manual $20. Classes 

run from 2/2 to 4/13. No child care 

provided. To register call 860-564- 

6100, email kscaplen@usmhs.org. or 

visit www.UnitedServicesCT.org. 

February 3, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

United Services presents a free 10- 

week Parent Project ® series at the 

Wauregan office, 303 Putnam Rd, 

Wauregan for 10 weeks at 2-3 hours 

per class. Parent manual $20. Classes 

run from 2/3 to 4/7. No child care 

provided. To register or call 860-564- 

6100, email kscaplen@usmhs.org or 

visit www.UnitedServicesCT.org. 

February 4, 6pm 

Free Pet Loss Support Group, at 

NECCOG Animal Services, 125 Putnam 

Pike, Dayville. We offer support and 

resources to help with the loss of a pet. 

No fee/reservations required. 

Attend as often as you like throughout 

your grief process. 

February 6, 6pm 

Bracken Memorial Library, 57 Academy 

Road, Woodstock, presents their Author 

Series: Bee Ridgway will be discussing 

her novel The River of No Return. 

For more information, 

call 860-928-0046. 

February 10, 10am-10:30am 

Twists Tunes and Tales, listen to a story, 

dance to some music that will help you 

and your children dance away the winter 

blahs. Tuesday mornings at the Killingly 

Library in Danielson, February 10, 17, 

24 & March 3, For ages 3-5 years, 

To Register Call: 

The Killingly Public Library @ 

860-779-5383.

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Alberts begins 2015 legislative 

session 

HARTFORD — State Rep. Mike 

Alberts (R-50th) last week joined fellow 

state legislators for Opening Day of the 

2015 Legislative Session in Hartford. 

He took the oath of office and was 

sworn in to his sixth term by Secretary 

of State Denise Merrill. He then participated 

in a Joint Convention of both the 

House of Representatives and Senate as 

Gov. Dannel Malloy addressed lawmakers 

about the 2015 Session. 

Jan. 7 marked the first day of the 

General Assembly’s “long session” 

which will last for a five-month period 

ending on June 3. For the first 

time, Alberts was named Assistant 

Republican Leader by Minority Leader 

Themis Klarides. 

Alberts will continue to serve on 

the Banks Committee. Alberts will 

also serve on the Higher Education 

and Employment Advancement and 

Commerce committees. 

“A main focus of this legislative session 

will undoubtedly be the budget,” 

Alberts said. “As Assistant Republican 

Leader I will do what I can do ensure 

that our priorities are seriously considered.” 

Alberts represents the 50th General 

Assembly district towns of Brooklyn, 

Eastford, Pomfret, Union and 

Woodstock. 

First Fridays set to return, 

‘Celebrating a Century of Art’ 

PUTNAM — As 2015 begins, the 

Putnam Business Association is already 

busy planning for the upcoming season 

of First Fridays. 

This year’s events will occur over six 

evenings: May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, 

Sept. 4, and Oct. 2, and will continue the 

tradition of live music, community art 

projects, engaging performances, and 

a myriad of art vendors. 2015 will see 

a new season-long theme, “A Century 

of Art,” with each month exploring a 

distinct period of art in the 20th century, 

including: Art Nouveau, The Jazz 

Age, World War II and the Arts, Pop 

Art, Urban Art, and Digital Art. With 

the 2015 theme as inspiration, there 

will also be a poster contest, allowing 

local artists to compete for the chance 

to submit the cover art for the 2015 First 

Fridays program. 

Over the past four years, First 

Fridays has grown in size and recognition 

from a small outdoor art festival, 

to an award-winning seasonal 

event. In December of 2014, the 

Connecticut Economic Resource Center 

and Governor Malloy recognized the 

Putnam Business Association’s 2014 

First Fridays events with a Celebrate 

Connecticut award. Building on this 

success, the First Fridays committee 

is confident that 2015 will see another 

banner season. 

In 2014, First Fridays celebrated the 

different facets of cultural diversity with 

each monthly event. This year, First 

Fridays will focus on the evolution of 

art throughout the 20th century – a time 

of rapid change in the United States. As 

technology transformed people’s everyday 

lives, the arts – music, dance, photography, 

and theatre mirrored the leap 

forward taking place over the passing 

decades of the 1900’s. Throughout the 

2015 season of First Fridays, each event 

will be a journey back in time, viewing 

the past through six different periods of 

the 20th century. With each month, be 

on the lookout for theme related performances, 

community art projects, and 

art attacks. 

Last year, the First Fridays committee 

held its First Annual Poster Contest, 

searching for original artwork to grace 

the cover of the 2014 event program. 

Fourteen artists submitted posters with 

the winning entry serving as the cover 

artwork for the program. At the July 


News Briefs 

event, all fourteen entries were part of 

a silent auction, with proceeds going to 

the Putnam Arts Council, the driving 

force behind the Art Attacks featured 

at each First Fridays. For 2015, the First 

Fridays committee is eager to engage 

local artists once again with the Second 

Annual First Fridays Poster Contest. 

For a second year, the winning artist 

will receive a cash prize and will see 

their work on the cover of the 2015 program. 

The contest will allow artists to be 

inspired by the 2015 theme, A Century 

of Art. Entrants are encouraged to use 

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creativity to interpret and explore art 

of the 20th century to create an original 

work. All pieces must fit into a 16x20 

poster frame portrait orientation and 

must be submitted by March 14th. A 

detailed description of the 2015 theme 

will be available to all artists interested 

in submitting art for the contest. 

There is much more excitement to 

come in the months ahead! For more 

information on the 2015 season of First 

Fridays and for more on this year’s 

theme and poster contest, visit www. 

discoverputnam.com. 

Village Styles Salon & Spa 

is looking for a Hairstylist 

to work either full or part-time 

in our friendly atmosphere. 

The salon is located in the 

BT Smokehouse plaza 

across from Old Sturbridge Village. 

The Stylist must have at least two years experience 

and a good following. 

This is a commission based position only. 

We do offer paid vacations and other benefits as well. 

For more information please call us if you 

meet these requirements at 774-241-3101.

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