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1 Vol. X, No. 31 Complimentary Friday, May 1, 2015 (860) / This week s Quote WES teachers make fashion statement for autism Deeds, not stones, are the true monuments of the great. John L. Motley INSIDE A8 Opinion B1-3 Sports B7-8 Legals B4 Real Estate B6-7 Obits B10-12 Classifieds LOCAL Doubleday is a breed apart Page A5 Learning Helping those close to home Page A6 Financial Focus Page A9 Everday Ecologist Page A8 Visit our website with your smart phone or tablet device! Just scan the QR code below with your device and instantly be linked to our website, where you can read the PDF versions of our newspapers! It s as easy as that! Jason Bleau photos The Woodstock Elementary School staff show off their Autism Awareness Day shirts that they wore on April 24th for Dress Down Day. Pomfret budgets propose 1.5 percent jump BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER PUTNAM The solar power craze has officially hit the town of Putnam, and in a big way. The town itself is looking to cash in on the more affordable natural energy source by officially entering into a partnership to POMFRET Voters will be asked to vote on a slight increase to the budget for the fiscal year at the town s Annual Town Meeting on May 7. A public hearing on April 21 saw the Board of Finance approve a $12.4 million combined general government and education budget with a 1.5 percent increase over the current fiscal year. The general government budget proposal comes in at a little over $2.5 million and saw a $10,000 decrease since it s initial presentation thanks in part to the town s efforts to consolidate the town assessor position with Brooklyn s to create a more regional position. Pomfret First Selectman Maureen Nicholson said the town tried some new approaches in this year s budget process, which led to both savings on the town side and more public participation as to what cuts to make and Jason Bleau photo A group of young friends make their way to the opening day ceremonies in Killingly. For many, baseball is more than a sport, but a way to create lasting friendships and create even deeper bonds as members of a team. where to make increases if anywhere at all. When we first prepared our budget we came up with figures that were current at that time. Since then there have been many workshops and discussions and meetings, said Nicholson. I have since had numbers come in that were more accurate and indicated savings in health insurance on the town side and we recently had numbers that Please Read BUDGETS, page A11 Kevin Flanders photo The Citizens National Bank softball club is eager to get its season underway in Thompson. A GREAT DAY FOR BASEBALL Little Leagues in Killingly in Thompson each started their season Saturday, April 25 with a parade and Opening Day ceremonies. For more photos, turn to pages A14-15! Dress down day raises money for the cause BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER WOODSTOCK Employees at Woodstock Elementary School came together to help benefit a cause on Friday, April 24, as part of the school s weekly dress down day tradition. Most of the teachers and paraprofessional staff wore shirts reading Autism Awareness to show their support for the April 24 dress down day as part of a program that Speech and BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER THOMPSON The magical world of Disney came to life at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Thompson on Sunday, April 26, through a special fundraising event held by the Northeastern Connecticut Relay for Life team LAMBS Little Angels May Bring Strength. In an effort to kick start their fundraising effort for the upcoming event on May 16, the team allowed local children to meet their favorite Disney princesses as the members of the team, now in its seventh year, dressed up to be part of a character breakfast. Julianna Brissette, who dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, and is one of three co-captains for the team, said the idea was sparked from the theme of this year s Relay. This year s Relay theme is Smiles Are Forever, so our team figured that Disney is the happiest place on earth, Brissette said. bring solar power to no less than five town buildings in the near future. Putnam Mayor Tony Falzarano said he knows first hand the benefits of solar panels thanks to the panels he uses at his own home, and with the town having space to spare, Putnam took the initiative to go out to bid for companies to help them incorporate solar energy into the town wide grid. We have a landfill that s basically useless because you can t put anything there, said Falzarano You can t build on it, you can t use it for commercial property, and you can t build houses. We had the good fortune of talking to someone who promotes solar power and we put out bids. We got seven responses and Solar City was chosen as the company that is going to build, maintain, insure and protect it. Language Pathologist Frankie Rollinson said helps local and national organizations through donations from the staff to wear casual clothing every Friday at $1 apiece. For the April 24 dress down day, Rollinson, along with Special Education Teacher Chelsea Shaw, decided to try and help out a specific cause and invested in the special shirts to do so. Please Read AUTISM, page A10 Jason Bleau photo Thompson played host to many of Disney s popular princesses as Relay for Life team LAMBS held a special themed character breakfast to support the upcoming yearly event. Disney comes to Thompson Princesses invade K of C to support Relay for Life Our team s individual theme this year is Disney so we figured that everyone loves breakfast and everyone loves Disney. Throw them together and it s a great fundraiser that all kids and adults can get involved with. Over it s seven-year involvement in the Relay, team LAMBS has earned around $21,000 for the cause. It was originally started by the eldest Brissette sister, Kiyara Brissette, who along with her mother Tammy helped make some of the costumes. Other costumes were actually already on hand according to team co-captain Karista Brissette, who portrayed Ariel (of Little Mermaid fame), thanks to many of the team members involvement with a local dance studio. We all dance at the Movement Mill and we have a Disney production this year that we bring to competition. Some of these costumes are from that and others we actually had to make, she said. Please Read DISNEY, page A11 Putnam Board of Selectmen approves solar farm The new solar farm was approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen at a recent meeting and according to Falzarano, Solar City will pay for everything and will hold all liability and maintenance responsibilities with a 25-year Please Read SOLAR, page A10

2 A2 Friday, May 1, 2015 Life in Killingly 50 years ago This week, I thought that I d devote my article to what was happening in the Killingly-Brooklyn area 50 years ago in May The following extracts are from the May 6, 1965 Windham County Transcript unless otherwise noted. The front page of that paper contained a fire photo, but I saw no accompanying article. The caption read as follows: Blazing Feed Shed. Picture taken at height of spectacular fire Tuesday night which destroyed 50 foot grain storage bin off North Main Street, Danielson belonging to Wirthmore Feed Company. Blaze is believed to have been caused by lightning and started during severe thunderstorm. Damage, according to Chief George Wakefield of the Dayville Department, is estimated as between $100,000 and $125,000. If you have memories of the Wirthmore Feed Company or the fire, please consider sharing them. 8x7-9x7 Steel 2 Sided Insulated Garage Door r-value 9.65 Inc, standard hardware & track, 8 color & 3 panel design options $570 inc Installation Liftmaster 1/2 hp Chain Drive 7ft Opener $270 inc Installation price matching available on all written quotes KILLINGLY AT 300 MARGARET WEAVER Although Earth Day had not yet come into being, this area was celebrating Arbor Day with various plantings. Arbor Day Memorial Planting at Davis Park Inaugurates Beautification Corp Project. Arbor Day ceremonies at Davis Park In Danielson last Friday were highlighted by a special planting of golden chain and white dogwood trees in memory of the late Danielson Tree Warden Henry G. Gilbert in tribute to whom Borough Clerk Julien Barrette said, He was a man who really loved nature and who gave forty years of his life to the preservation of fine trees in our communities. Mrs. Gilbert, who was accompanied by her entire family, was assisted in the planting of the memorial trees by Henry I. Hill, a long-time foreman of the Gilbert Tree Service and Andre Maurice, another staff member. The Davis Park project is being carried on by the Killingly Women s Club through the Danielson Chamber of Commerce Community Beautification Corps. Did you belong to the school patrol when you were growing up? Perhaps you even have fond memories of this trip. Boy Patrol Off for Washington This Morning. Twenty-four boys from the Danielson area left this morning at 6:15 for the National School Boy Patrol convention in Washington, D.C. These boys, selected in accordance with the rules of attendance and picked by school officials, were able to go to the convention through the generosity of many local firms and individuals, some of them anonymous. The boys will be accompanied by Danielson Police Officer Gerald Bissonnette, and by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Towne of the Killingly school system. Fifty years ago area residents could still take in a movie at a local theater. How many of you remember Circus World staring Samuel Bronston, John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale, and Rita Hayworth? That was playing at the Orpheum in Danielson. Go Go Mama was being shown at the Parkway Drive-in on Route 12 in Plainfield. Are you making plans to take your mother out for dinner on Mother s Day? Twin B s Restaurant on Route 6 in Brooklyn was offering the following dinner specials: Hickory smoked ham, $2.75; southern fried chicken, $1.75; lobster sauté, $3.50; hot turkey sandwich, $1.50. How many remember Twin B s? Have you purchased your Mother s Day gifts yet? Durables on Route 6 in Brooklyn also was offering specials for the occasion. (Remember that women rarely wore slacks fifty years ago). Some of the offered items included ladies shifts: $1.99; daytime dresses, $3.79; bathing suits $6.79-$11.99; full slips $2.79; sailcloth casual shoes, $1.22. Westfield Congregational Church is in the process of planning major renovations. Fifty years ago the South Killingly Congregational Church had to do likewise. Leaning Belfrey Tower Spurs Complete Renovation Plan for South Killingly Church. A complete renovation job on the old South Killingly Congregational Church is being planned by a recently formed building committee, according to its chairman, Arthur Coolidge. The program will include a replacement of sills, rebuilding of foundation with cement block, new plumbing and electrical work, and the excavation of a complete basement to contain dining room and kitchen facilities, plus Sunday school classrooms and a restroom. The decision on the part of the parishioners to renovate the whole church came about because of the urgent need of straightening and strengthening the belfry tower, which now leans dangerously, according to church officials. Besides the excavation under the church, it is planned to add a 20 x 14 foot addition on the north side to be used as a church office and small meeting room. There have been two meeting houses used by the South Killingly Church. The first one stood for nearly a century on the north side of the road, a few rods west of the present building. In 1837 the old church gave way to the present one. On January 2, 1838, Rev. Sidney Holman of North Killingly, now known as Putnam Heights, preached the sermon of dedication, and in 1868 sufficient changes and repairs were undergone to justify a re-dedication. The formation of a church in South Killingly dates back to Until that time residents worshipped at Killingly s first Congregational Church, which was situated on the easterly side of what is now Route 21 a little north of present-day Ware Road. Especially in the winter, attending Sunday worship was a real challenge and in the inhabitants of South Killingly were permitted for the first time to employ a minister to preach to them during the winter season. In 1735 the assembly granted the people permission to hire an orthodox minister for five months of the year with freedom from the ministerial tax during that period. (WCT ) Did you pick up on the fact that the Connecticut Assembly had to allow the residents of that southern part of town to settle a minister? They could not just go out and hire one by themselves. How would you like to pay a ministerial tax in addition to the regular town assessment? Such was the case in the 18th century. However, once a minister was approved during the winter months, since the South Killingly residents would be paying to support their own minister, they did not have to support Reverend Fisk, pastor of the first Congregational Church. Mark your calendars: The annual meeting of the Killingly Historical Society will be held Saturday, May 2 at the Killingly Historical Center. The business meeting will begin at 1 p.m. The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. The speaker, Bob Noiseux, will present a program on the age of radio before television. There will be a power point presentation with displays. Bob also will do a radio program. All are welcome. Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly Municipal Historian. For additional information visit the Killingly Historical Center Wednesday or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment), visit or call Mail for the Killingly Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc. or the Killingly Historical Center should be sent to P.O. 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3 BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER THOMPSON After a 38-year career in Thompson, the town is saying goodbye to one of its finest educators, as art teacher Guy Daigle enters retirement. Daigle has educated thousands of students who have made their way through the Thompson school system thanks to his 22-year career in the elementary school and 16-year stint in the high school. A special retirement dinner was held in Daigle s honor of April 23, which he said was an absolute shock and surprise for him as many of his former students, coworkers and friends and family were on hand to celebrate his illustrious career in the town. Bernadette Quercia, a former preschool teacher at Mary R. Fisher Elementary School, shared fond memories of Daigle and his interaction with her students. She called him a kind, compassionate and talented educator who always had a knack for bringing the best out of his students. Working with my five year old kids is not always easy. Sometimes it s quite a challenge, she said. Guy never seemed to get tired of it. There was never a project that he thought was too difficult or too challenging for even the youngest kids in our school. He had an incredible talent for always being able to pull some hidden talent out of students that never even knew they had talent. To honor the teacher many at the dinner wore fake noses and mustaches to fit Daigle s trademark style that many had come to know him for. One of Daigle s former students, Jessica Gatineau, who graduated from high school just last year, said she took a lot away from Daigle s classes so much, in fact, that she believes she wouldn t be the artist she is today without his help. He was an awesome teacher. He was always kind. If you ever forgot to eat breakfast he d have something waiting for you, said Gatineau. If you didn t have money for lunch he d help you out. He d always ask if you were all right. It was interesting [to learn from him]. He taught me how to do faces a lot better than I had before. I went from very lanky figures to more realistic ones. An impact through art THOMPSON BIDS FAREWELL TO DAIGLE AT RETIREMENT DINNER Jason Bleau photo Retiring Thompson art teacher Guy Daigle (third from the right) stands with his family during a special surprise dinner in his honor to recognize his 38-year career with the Thompson school system and his contributions to the local community. For some, the goodbye was bittersweet, but few were more emotionally impacted by Daigle s decision to retire than Thompson Athletic Director Deb Spinelli, who also served as the master of ceremonies for the event. For students who knew Spinelli and Daigle, the two were inseparable as close friends who worked together in the elementary school before making the move to the high school in the same year. Spinelli said it s painful to bid farewell to someone she considers one of her closest friends. We ve been pretty good friends through all that time, she said. We had a little party at the school, just the immediate faculty, when he was leaving and I really couldn t say too much that day because it was emotional for me. I don t usually get that way. You always have a close friend that you can go to no matter what and he was always that person. We didn t have to really get into things, it was just a comfortable camaraderie and I ll miss that. Spinelli admitted that she has not been in the art room since Daigle s departure, saying it s a hard thing for her to do with him moving on to the next stage of his life, and noted that few people understand the impact he has had on the local community. However, the evidence is there for all to see. If you go around town and you look, the ballerina in the high school, the huge girl at Valley Springs Sportsman s PUBLIC MEETINGS Club, the big tiger head at the field house, he and his students did all that. There are multiple things he has left his mark on in town and people might not realize it. Daigle himself was overwhelmed by the surprise farewell dinner and said he was honored to be a part of it. He says education is his life and it was a pleasure to be able to teach what he loves to others and share an appreciation with the future artists and photographers of the world. There s never been one day that I have not looked forward to going to school, and that s the truth. Every single day I enjoyed going. I looked forward to work every single day. I think if I did anything else it would have been a mistake. Any other profession would have been a mistake. Being with students was the answer for me I know that now more than ever. Daigle says his retirement was due to him feeling that it was simply time to make the move. He had gone through with his plan to move to the coast in retirement, a move that made his treks to school difficult, and while he plans to continue to not only practice art, but learn new techniques in the years to come, he says he also wants to help teach as a higher level as well. I ve had students come back to me and say they still have their work and remember me from 30 years ago. That s a big honor, it s a great honor, he said. I ve even had students whose parents said that I made an influence on them and they wished they went into art teaching too. No matter what the future holds for him, Guy Daigle s impact on Thompson is undeniable. Many appreciate him, many learned from him, and many saw him as a friend and co-worker like no other and if the countless people who attended his retirement dinner have anything to say about it, it s clear his legacy will certainly live on in the hallways and streets of Thompson and its schools for years to come. 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4 A4 Friday, May 1, 2015 TEEG debuts new programs for local youth CAREER PREPAREDNESS, THEATER THE FOCUS OF NEW OFFERINGS FROM COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION BY JASON BLEAU NEWS STAFF WRITER THOMPSON In an effort to expand on the programs offered to local youth, the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group (TEEG) has Across 1. Poppycock! 5. Audio equipment brand name 9. Full of chutzpah 14. Small buffalo 15. Fishing, perhaps 16. Terminal section of large intestines (pl.) 17. Amounts of precipitation 19. More fitting 20. Not extreme (4 wds) 22. Angry, with up 23. Pandowdy, e.g. 24. Black 25. Caribbean, e.g. 26. Musical compositions with a recurring main theme 28. Fla. neighbor 30. Antiquity, in antiquity 31. Aspect 35. Kidney-related 38. Aladdin prince 39. Heartthrob 40. Certain print 41. Deception 42. Mother Teresa, for one 43. Flemish baroque painter 45. Kipling s Gunga 47. I m you! 50. Cable network 51. Divination deck 53. Flight embarkment station (2 wds) 57. Composed 58. Entry through which air is fed to engine (2 wds) 59. Father, Son and Holy Ghost 60. Forum wear 61. I had no! 62. Undersides 63. Carbon compound 64. Bondman Down 1. Malt liquor s yeasty froth 2. Broadcasting (hyphenated) 3. Self-styled, French Weekly Crossword May 1, 2015 (hyphenated) 4. Take care of 5. Bleated 6. Christiania, now 7. Autogamy (hyphenated) 8. Malay Archipelago (2 wds) 9. Highlands hillside 10. Wartime retaliation 11. Follow, as a tip (2 wds) 12. Porterhouse, e.g. 13. Robust 18. Dog biter 21. If only listened Property consisting of houses and land (2 wds) 27. Amiss 28. Branch 29. Grassland 32. Assault with heavy artillery fire 33. Australian runner launched two brand new programs targeted at giving kids and teens in northeastern Connecticut a chance to connect with local businesses and embrace an outlet through the arts. In the past few weeks TEEG has 34. Big Conference 36. Poisonous alkaloid obtained from nightshade 37. Basic monetary unit of Romania 44. Sticker 45. Angry outburst 46. Eye problem 47. Kilns 48. Rocket fuel ingredient, for short 49. Bring up the rear 51. Courtroom event 52. Selfish sort 54. Horace volume 55. Cogito sum 56. Book part launched Supper Club and Got Drama? programs, both funded through grants from the Jeffery P. Ossen Family Foundation, that Executive Director Donna Grant says will add a lot to the local community in terms of opportunities for local youth to get perspective and prepare for their futures in a constructive learning environment. The difficulty with youth programming in northeastern Connecticut is that in a lot of places in the state there is a youth service bureau in each town, said Grant. Up here, while United Services is the youth service bureau and they do a great job, they handle 14 towns, and there s just not enough capacity to bring programming to the actual ground level for kids to sign up and engage in, so that s the need that we re trying to fill. TEEG Family Program Manager Diane Farquharson explained that the Supper Club allows kids the chance to explore future careers by gaining some perspective on what it takes to succeed through guidance from local business owners and employees in a variety of different fields. Supper Club, specifically, is to work on career development and job skills, Farquharson said. It s designed to have a different facilitator every week to come in and casually cook a dinner with the kids at our clubhouse on Main Street and then in a small group setting talk about what they do for a living, how they get into that field and the skills and education requirements they need to do that kind of work. She explained that the Got Drama? program is designed for any child in northeast Connecticut as well and is basically built for ages 8 to 16. She said they ve already got six children lined up to be a part of it and have Brittany Banchuk, an adolescent therapist through Day Kimball Healthcare s Outpatient Psychiatric Program, and Carl Mercier, well known for his involvement in Break-a-Leg productions as director and producer, on board to facilitate the program. TEEG also has clinicians involved with the program with the understanding that acting could create triggers for children that need to be managed accordingly. According to Grant, the funding from the Ossen Family Foundation will sustain the programs for at least the next year, but, as with any TEEG program, the organization is hard at work trying to create a more community oriented way to maintain the programs should funding run out before an alternate source can be found. We re trying to find a lot of community partners to make this happen, she said. Nobody has enough money to do it by themselves. It s the TEEG model, it s what we do. How can we pull lots of people together, take a little bit from everywhere to get enough to do a whole program? Farquharson added that it s important to realize that these new programs are not just opportunities for local youth to learn about career or explore and interest in theater. They also serve as opportunities for teens and older members of the community to get involved in other ways, like mentoring. She provided one example. Just recently we asked a girl to go to Got Drama? through the Juvenile Review Board because she is very dramatic, she said. Fighting has been happening at school, but she loves music, she loves instruments and dance. So she is a good fit for this program because she will be able to peer mentor some of the younger kids. So sometimes these programs are good as an opportunity for others as a peer mentor opportunity or an after school program or even an outlet or supervised activity they can embrace. Maybe even community service. While these programs are just getting started, TEEG has already seen significant interest as the number of kids interested in the new offerings continues to grow. As the organization looks for a way to increase involvement and maintain the programs, the sky appears to be the limit as to how big these programs can really become. Jason Bleau may be reached at , or by at jason@stonebridgepress.com. -A- AMP CONN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, LLC Headquarters H Highest Quality, Reasonable Rates, 100% Satisfaction Your Residential and Commercial Specialist Mowing Mulching Fall & Spring Cleanups Rustic Stone Works ELC E1 Emergency: Sales: Adam Carver ~ Yard Services stetsonestate@yahoo.com Licensed and Insured

5 Friday, May 1, 2015 A5 Doubleday is a breed apart ANIMAL SHOP SHINES ON MAIN STREET BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER STAFF WRITER DANIELSON All the other critters are for sale but the tortoise stays. Be on the lookout for a slow-moving, hard-shelled creature inside Amazing Animalz, Linda Doubleday s pet service shop. Koopa has been Doubleday s pet turtle for the past three years but everything else is up for grabs including snakes, lizards, rats, exotic fish and guinea pigs. A sugar glider a tree-dwelling possum that glides through the air like a flying squirrel is already on deposit so he s off limits as well. Doubleday also grooms dogs and she s had her downtown business for two and a half years. It s Main Street so you get more visibility, said Doubleday, from Brooklyn. Previous to her Main Street location she had a shop in Brooklyn and then a store on Commerce Avenue in Danielson. When the space opened up downtown she went for it. Doubleday said the lizards aren t currently flying off the shelf but they are popular at times. It s a seasonal kind of thing, Doubleday said. Sometimes we sell a lot of small animals. Sometimes we sell a lot of lizards. She grew up in Indiana and Rhode Island and there was usually a pet Charlie Lentz photo Patricia Doubleday, owner of Amazing Animalz, with her tortoise, Koopa. around the house when she was a youngster. I always had animals just mainly dogs, Doubleday said. Several years ago she took a chance on opening her own business. I worked at a pet stores years ago. And then when my daughter turned 16 and it was hard for her to find a job, I was grooming in a trailer and I said it would be neat if I could open up a pet store to have her and her friends work in it, Doubleday said. Her daughter and her friends have since moved on to other jobs but Doubleday is still here with the pets. She finds fish are more popular in the winter and her inventory is currently at a low watermark. We have saltwater fish and freshwater fish, Doubleday said. Right now all I have is a Puffer and a Tang. If you re looking for something that dwells on land, she can help with that as well. Rats, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters we sometimes have rabbits but we don t have any right now, Doubleday said. Snake owners are steady customers for the rats and she currently has about 15 of them in stock. If they have a snake they usually have to feed them once a week. Some people buy them for food and some people buy them for pets. So you get a variety, Doubleday said. A career wakeup call The nocturnal sugar glider is native to Australia and is a rare item. A baby sugar glider would normally cost $350 but this one is a drop off and has been sold discounted for $150. In addition to Koopa the tortoise, Doubleday has two dogs and a cat at home in Brooklyn. She spends much of her day in the dog-grooming area in the back of the store. Muddy outdoor conditions sometimes dictate the pace of the grooming business. Sometimes it s slow. Sometimes it s busy. It just depends on weather and if people need their dogs groomed, Doubleday said. There are several tricks to the trade when she s working on a dog. If they snap you just put a cone on their head, or some people will stay and they ll hold them, Doubleday said. Dogs aside the bulk of her inventory can be found just inside the front door. Just don t ask for the tortoise ambling slowly down the center aisle. I ve always wanted a big one and a reptile guy was selling him so I bought him, Doubleday said. He s not for sale. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) , ext. 110, or by at charlie@villagernewspapers.com. BUSINESS PICKING UP AT LOCAL CAFÉ Charlie Lentz photo Matt Turpin owns Steampunk Café in Danielson. BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER STAFF WRITER DANIELSON Matt Turpin s impending tax bill from the federal government next year would be a reason to rejoice. Steampunk Cafe might be starting to turn a profit. This might be the first year where I have to actually file federal taxes, which is a milestone for me, Turpin said. For the first time ever I m going to have a positive gain on my federal tax returns. I can t wait. It took some time for Turpin to own a business that could owe the Internal Revenue Service. He earned a degree in history from the University of Connecticut but couldn t find a job in his field. Although he had a stable work in a warehouse it was steering him toward a dead end. Ended up in a warehouse, shuffling boxes, said Turpin, from Plainfield. It was safe. I made $17 an hour. In need of a career wakeup call, Turpin took a chance with a coffee and game shop. June 1 will mark the two-year anniversary of his cafe on Main Street. At UConn, his academic emphasis was medieval history and Steampunk Cafe has an eclectic ambiance with a knight in armor gracing a wall near the cafe s entrance. He previously opened a shop at the old lumber mill on Cottage Street in Danielson but prefers his new location. It got off to a sleepy start. It took a while to have people discover we were a coffee shop but once that happened it s been going great, said Turpin, 36. Perhaps his cafe s name intimidated some of his customer base. The name was scaring a lot of the older people ladies who might just want to come in for a tea or coffee, were scared off specifically by the word punk that word evoked Mohawks and whatnot, I suppose, Turpin said. Eventually a broad-based crowd discovered the freshly ground coffee and laid-back atmosphere including game tables, comfortable chairs, and sofas. Now it s all starting to come around, reputation is starting to work for me, Turpin said. Part of his reputation has been flavored by fair-trade, organic Frenchpressed coffee. It s always made on the spot. You have a little vessel with a plunger. You grind the beans directly into it. You fill it with hot water and agitate it for a bit, Turpin said. The coffee comes out meatier than a drip coffee. A drip coffee usually goes through a paper filter that absorbs most of the oils before you get to drink it. With the French press it all goes right into your cup. He has 15 varieties of coffee that customers can choose from. For tea drinkers, Turpin offers 14 types. You pick the coffee from a coffee menu, same with the teas, Turpin said. He recently added a sandwich menu to fill a need during the many game tournaments he hosts. The people that come in and play games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday they didn t appreciate the No outside food or drink policy, Turpin said. I didn t really have food except for some pastries. The sandwiches kind of evolved from that. One wall of his shop is lined with shelves that hold board games. Several game tables are spread throughout the cafe. Turpin is hosting a special game night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, featuring the game Magic, the Gathering. Newcomers are welcome. The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, and from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. It s a seven-day week for Turpin but that s OK. All that work will likely lead to a federal tax bill and that s a good thing. I m happy, Turpin said. That means I ve done something. You can actually see the growth of a small coffee shop and it s kind of neat. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) , ext. 110, or by at charlie@villagernewspapers.com.

6 A6 Friday, May 1, 2015 TREE SERVICE SOUTHBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS Tree Removal Bucket Service Tree Climbing Stump Grinding Emergency Tree Service Lawn Service Free Estimates & Insured (508) Keith Robinson LEARNING Plowing & Sanding Storm Damage Cleanup Tree Inspections Firewood Spring Cleanups Helping those close to home CHINESE HONOR SOCIETY DONATES TO BOTTING FAMILY ACT students win variety of creative writing accolades WILLIMANTIC Works by EASTCONN s ACT Creative Writing students have recently won recognition in several prestigious contests and competitions, including the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the New England Young Writers Conference (Bread Loaf) and UConn s Connecticut Writing Project student magazine. ACT (Arts at the Capitol Theater) is EASTCONN s arts magnet high school in Willimantic. While 15 ACT Creative Writing students works were among regional finalists in the 2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, two of those students have gone on to earn Scholastic Keys at the national level a first for students at ACT. One of those students, senior Karlyle Palmer, of Willington, earned a national-level Gold Key, Scholastic s highest honor, for his poem, There was a Paradise in her Footsteps. ACT junior Heaven Stone, of Danielson, won a national Silver Key for her flash fiction work, Marbles. Only 2,200 of 300,000 student works submitted to the 2015 Scholastic contest garnered a national Gold or Silver Key. The Scholastic contest is a celebrated national program that has supported teenagers artistic development since Learn more at I can only hope that I will ever again experience the wave of sheer euphoria I felt when I found out I was a national winner in the Scholastic Art & Writing contest, said Palmer, when asked about his Gold Key honor. I m so incredibly proud of our students for both entering and then being recognized in the Scholastic Awards competition, said ACT Creative Writing teacher Barbara Greenbaum. Our ACT students have worked so hard on these amazing pieces. In other ACT creative writing news, ACT sophomore Nadia Jalal, of Lebanon; sophomore Victoria Sun, of Norwich; and junior Evan Saunders, of Windham, have been selected to attend the highly regarded New England Young Writers Conference this May at the Bread Loaf campus of Middlebury College in Vermont. Each year, the highly competitive national conference invites 200 talented young writers to hone their writing skills, network with fellow writers and attend workshops PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE for details ACT students selected to attend Bread Loaf from left, Nadia Jalal (ACT sophomore from Lebanon), Victoria Sun (ACT sophomore from Norwich) and Evan Saunders (ACT junior from Windham). Courtesy photos Karlyle Palmer (an ACT senior from Willington). with published authors. It s very exciting to be invited onto the Middlebury campus for their annual Bread Loaf workshop, said Sun. I never would have imagined that in my sophomore year I would be honored with this opportunity. I am thrilled to have our students attend such a wonderful conference, said Greenbaum, of the Bread Loaf invitation. I know it will be a terrific weekend, working with talented teachers and other writers from around the country. Creative writing works by Sun, Stone, Saunders and senior Danielle Wilson, of Willimantic, will appear in the Connecticut Student Writers magazine, part of UConn s Connecticut Writing Project (CWP), which honors exceptional writing talent in K-12 students from across Connecticut. ACT students Juliet Duchesne, a sophomore from Windham, and Rachel Martin, a senior from Lebanon, received honorable mentions from the CWP. 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Once we completed all of our fundraisers we wanted to invited him to campus to meet him and present him with the check in person so we d be able to show him that we re here supporting him. The group spent time with Kenny learning about some of his favorite things, teaching him phrases in Chinese, and listening about his incredible time meeting superheroes Captain America (actor Chris KIDS GIVING TO KIDS Courtesy photo POMFRET Recently the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret received a $3,000 campership donation from the Woodstock Academy student run, non-profit, Family Related Effective Solutions for Humanity (FRESH). The primary mission of FRESH is to mentor area middle school students as they prepare to transition into high school. In addition to their mentoring work, the students do a tremendous job fundraising to provide summer campership donations. This is the third year the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret has received a Finn Funn Weekend will end on a high note CANTERBURY Who says those stoic Finns can t have fun? Au contraire. Finnish Americans from throughout New England will be joining members from the Finnish American Heritage Society of Canterbury (FAHS) for a weekend filled with Finn Funn on May The festivities on Saturday May 16 begin with a traditional Tori (Finnish Open Market) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Canterbury Community Center. The Tori will feature more than 30 vendors, plenty of traditional Finnish American food, and even an opportunity to have your antiques appraised (from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) by PBS Antiques Roadshow appraiser Wayne Tuiskula, for an amount ($5 per piece/$10 for three) which even the frugal Finns will consider a bargain. The weekend continues with speakers, a BBQ and a NEWS BRIEF 80 CRAFTERS! Sun., May 3 10am-4pm Rain or Shine The Inn at Woodstock Hill 94 Plaine Hill Rd., Woodstock CT (Junction of Rt. 169 and Plaine Hill Rd) Free Admission Free Parking Info: Evans) and Peter Quill from Guardians of the Galaxy (actor Chris Pratt). It s people like these students that have really made this difficult time easier, stated Kenny s father, Ken Botting. Knowing people come out of the woodwork to support you, gives you a sense of home, purpose, and meaning. We really, really appreciate it. For more information on how to support Kenny, please visit the family s GoFundMe page at com/kennybotting. For more information on Chinese National Honor Society s upcoming events or fundraisers, please Helen Liaw at yliaw@woodstockacademy.org. campership donation and we are thrilled, said Director Sarah Heminway. We run eight weeks of summer nature day camp and summer camp is something every child should experience. This Woodstock Academy student organization has worked hard to make that happen and their true thank you will come back in the form of filthy sneakers and big smiles. For more information on the Center at Pomfret Connecticut Audubon Society, please visit their website at org/center-at-pomfret. For more information on Woodstock Academy s F.R.E.S.H., please contact advisor Sara Dziedzic at sdziedzic@woodstockacademy. org. - Submitted by Sarah Heminway Saturday night dance at the Finn Hall, Route 169 in Canterbury. The only thing missing: the sauna at the Finn Hall won t be running. On Sunday May 17, after more presentations and brunch at the Finn Hall, all local Finns and their guests from the rest of New England will travel north to Clark Chapel on the Pomfret School Campus to enjoy a 2 p.m. concert celebrating the music of Jean Sibelius on the Finnish composer s 150th Anniversary. A string ensemble from the Northeast CT Community Orchestra will open with two pieces before the featured piano concert by Craig Randal Johnson from Minneapolis. His program will end with Valse Triste and Finlandia, music loved by Finns and non-finns alike. Clark Chapel with its serene atmosphere and acoustics should be the perfect place for those of all musical tastes to enjoy Jean Sibelius s music. For more information visit FAHS-CT. ORG. For concert tickets ($10 adults/ $5 students) call Saul Ahola, or info@fahs-ct.org. IT S GOIN DOWN! CHECK OUT THE SPORTS ACTION!

7 Friday, May 1, 2015 A7 Champlain College BURLINGTON, Vt. Julia Eddy, of North Grosvenordale, was recognized for excellence in the Champlain College Core Division on April 22. Eastern Connecticut State University WILLIMANTIC Alyssa McLaughlin ( 15) of Dayville recently received recognition at the Communication Department s spring 2015 Celebration of Excellence ceremony. McLaughlin s major is English. The event, held annually, seeks to give special distinction to students who have continued to go above and beyond the call of duty. McLaughlin was recognized for receiving the National Communication Association Scholar Award. LEARNING EDUCATION NOTEBOOK WILLIMANTIC A number of Eastern Connecticut State University students were recently inducted into Eastern s Tau Nu chapter of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society. Meena Roy ( 15) of Danielson, was among the inductees. Roy s major is English. Alexis Pellecchia ( 16) of Brooklyn, was among the inductees. Pellecchia s major is Communication. The society recognizes students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, a communication studies GPA of at least 3.25, are in the upper 35 percent of their graduating class, are enrolled in good standing, and display a commitment to the field of communication. Keene State College KEENE, N.H. Over 160 students presented their undergraduate research at Keene State College s 15th Annual Academic Excellence Conference on SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at aminor@villagernewspapers.com April 11. This student professional conference is designed to showcase the academic work of Keene State students and the collaborative work between students and faculty. It allows students to share excellent work with a broad audience, and prepares them for submitting proposals to professional conferences. Patrick Williamson of Brooklyn presented on the topic Rocks, Paper, Pixels: Exploring Geographic Education in the Granite State. Woodstock Academy WOODSTOCK The Woodstock Academy Relay For Life team will be holding a Classic Car Show on Sunday, May 3, from 12 to 4 p.m. on the town common in front of Woodstock Academy. Show Cars have a fee of $5 or a donation with the opportunity to win awards for Best in Show. All participants may register the day of the event or via at relayforlife@woodstockacademy.org. This event is free and open to the public, lunch and refreshments will be available as well as raffle items. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society for cancer research and local cancer patients. Please contact Matthew Rich at relayforlife@woodstockacademy.org with any questions or to donate to the Woodstock Academy Relay For Life team. WOODSTOCK The Woodstock Academy Relay For Life team will be holding a Car Wash on Friday, May 8, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School. A donation is asked for each vehicle washed. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society for cancer research and local cancer patients. Please contact Matthew Rich at relayforlife@woodstockacademy.org with any questions or to donate to the Woodstock Academy Relay For Life team. HIGH HONORS Grade 5: James Dinoia, Brooke Fettig, Lelani Hicks, Kiera O Brien, Keiran Olewnik, Ysabella Rocca, Aidan Russell, Aidan Strong, Jonathan Surowaniec Grade 6: Nolan Blanchette, Jacob Bourdia, Emily Carita, Cole Coderre, Brayden Cutler, Harley Dimock, Alexis Elkinson, Benjamin Elliott, Calvin Fullerton, Summer Green, Leah Groh, Lindsey Houghton, Thomas Joiner, Paige Keefe, Garret Koziak, Kaitlyn Lamontagne, Harley Laparle, Alyssa Leveille, Connor McMenemy, Dakota Ryley, Hannah Siegmund, Jack Smalarz, John Steglitz, Patrick Sturtevant, Kaylee Tackson, Makayla Tackson, Alfredo Tebo, Graden Van Der Swaagh, Matthew Weiss, Samantha Worster Grade 7: Emily Angelo, Jonathon Bickelhaupt, Arianna Binienda, Channing Boss, Savannah Burnham, Caroline Gagnon, Desiree Grochowski, Louis Julian, Jack Merrill, Mary THOMPSON MIDDLE SCHOOL THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL Monaghan, Ashley Morin, Tyler Persson, Nima Sherpa, Alex Stawiecki, Jesse Trottier, Molly Walsh Grade 8: Brian Beresik, Halladay Glode, Rori Johnson, Kathleen Joiner, Jillian Schmeelk, Lindsey Seney, Mary Steglitz HONORS Grade 5: Zeynep Acun, Katalyna Adams, Brayden Akana, Kyle Cournoyer, Alivia Dalpe, Leah Demers, Katelyn Forcier, Kaylin Griggs, Jolene Hebert, Tyson Loftus, Brianna Mead, Katherine Poirier, Zaria Pokropowicz, Jesse Ratliff, Alyssa Rice, Hailey Stewart, Anthony Vajcovec, Shane Yurkevicius Grade 6: Kaylee Arpin, Kaylee Beaudreau, Coady Bell, Emma Carpenter, Alexander Colon, Natalie Creighton, Jack Devivo, Michelle Dumphy, Grace Fahey, Chase Fontaine, Elizabeth Gates, Mathew Graham, Lance Groh, Daniel Heffernan, Vanessa Henault, Ethan Loiselle, Brady Monahan, Samantha Raymond- Fraszier, Stephen Reding, Blake Shippee, Kaden Strom, Connor Tellier, Lindsey Worster, Madison Yost, Avery Zanauskas Grade 7: Nico Collins, Laura Fournier, Robert Gatzke, Nicole Gravel, Kacee-Jean Hanlon, Aydan Lavallee, Hannah Mason, Jonas Poirier, Niamh Raftery, Samuel Ricciardi, Cole Russell, Nicholas Sturtevant, Isabella Vajcovec, Gabriel Waldron Grade 8: Sophia Al-Meshrefawi, Jaylyn Armstrong, Natalie Benton, Emmalee Binette, Amanda Bogoslofski, Olivia Cunha, Andrew Donelly, Marissa Elkinson, Anthony Ferraro, Chloe Graca, Jonathan Kolodziejczak, Nicolas Kolodziejczak, Stephany Kolodziejczak, Daniel Laglois, Cecilia LeBlanc, Eric Parafinowicz, Kenneth Roman, Molly Romprey, Samuel Roy, Dylan Vincent, Jacqueline Wheeler, Jolie Wilber ACADEMIC RECOGNITION Grade 5: Jaycee Castano, Sarah Duquette, Kaylin Kochinskas, Deanna LaParle, Michael Merrill, Joseph Poplawski, Brandon Seney, Kylee Smith, Nicholas Walker Grade 6: Aden Berthiaume, Abbigail Donais, Paige Fournier, Wes McRoy, Alexis Miller, Ajaniq Molina, Krystyna Rodriguez, Vincent Senecal, Alexandria St. Lawrence, Cole Wilber, Marc Yost Grade 7: Jack Adase, Jacob Bergeron, Dominic Fierro, Hope Kripps-Higgins, Joseph Lafortune, Brenna Larson, MacArthur Monahan, Nicholas Prouty, Stephen Scrapchansky, Nick Skaradowski, Anthony Smith Grade 8: Matthew Adamick, Sierra Allen, Ashley Bonnette, Alexander Chedda, Lauryn Durand, Tres-Belle Gaudette, Matthew Grauer, Katherine Heffernan, Benjamin Mead, Devin Nichols, Madison Pimental, Lauren Ramos TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL THIRD QUARTER HONOR ROLL If Your Child Is Very Smart, But Is Having A Very Hard Time Getting It At Home And At School? 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8 A8 Friday, May 1, 2015 P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT TELEPHONE: (860) FAX: (860) FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER ADAM MINOR EDITOR EDITORIAL It s a small world, after all The pain shot through me a like a jolt of lightning. I had no idea what had caused this sudden pain in the back of my head, but the concussive force of whatever just hit me sent me reeling. I staggered forward with stars in my eyes, unsure of what to do next, and let my hand explore the back of my head as I felt for the inevitable damage of whatever just THE hit me. MINOR I knew, even at 5 years old, DETAILS ADAM MINOR that my skull was not made of impenetrable steel, so a part of me knew I was hurt. As I felt the wetness slowly come down my neck, I immediately knew I was busted open, and the shiny redness of my hand as I brought it back into my view confirmed my fears. She threw a rock at me! The nerve! So I did what every 5-year-old kid would do in response. I began to cry hysterically and ran into my house and told my mom. OK, so it s a dramatic story of a rather mundane event, but it s one of the most vivid memories I have my childhood neighbors. As children, my brother and I were social creatures. My mother often makes fun of me as she remembers my childhood, giggling as she recalls a time I came upon a playground and shouted at the top of my lungs, Hello, friends! I m here! We played well with just about all our neighbors. We were constantly shooting hoops with one neighbor one day, and playing with other neighbors the next. Thinking about it now, we were close with four of our immediate neighbors, two of which remain close friends to this day. But it was that experience with my then-nemesis that I can picture clearest. Her name was Rachael (we ll call her Rachael K.), and back then, we were actually pretty close. She moved away more than 20 years ago, so we have long since lost touch. For some reason that day, she must have been mad or something, because she really let that rock fly, and it connected. We were never really at odds though, so I must have forgiven her quickly. When she moved away, I never heard from her again. She moved to the Carolinas and last I heard, that was all. There would be times where I would go 10 years without thinking about my old neighbor or even hearing her name. Until last week. As I stood in church, mingling with my friends, I came upon a friend named John, who will chuckle if he reads this. Anyway, John asked me how I was settling into my new home, which just so happens to be the very home I grew up in, because he had an interesting story I might like to hear. His granddaughter also named Rachael (we ll call her Rachael B. to avoid confusion) while attending college recently in South Carolina, took a class, and in that class the discussion turned to each student s hometown. As Rachael B. said northeastern Connecticut, the teacher quizzically looked at her and inquired as to which town. As Rachael B. said Eastford, the teacher revealed that she too grew up in Eastford, on my road. Her name? Rachael K. the very same neighbor Rachel K. from my youth. My neighbor that I had not seen in more than 20 years turned out to be a random college professor for another friend of mine, in a state hundreds of miles away. Talk about a small world. So if any of you are wondering about whether or not I ever got revenge for the whole rock thing don t worry, I did and the story isn t for the faint of heart. Soon after the rock incident, a few months later maybe, I was on my way to school on the bus with everyone else. I hadn t felt quite right that day, but I decided to go to school anyway and rough it out. As the bus pulled up to the school, we stood up and began to file out. Being the gentleman that I was, I waited as Rachael K. got up and went first before me. She would soon regret that decision, as whatever sickness I was feeling immediately revealed itself, and the contents of my breakfast splattered over the back of her head, all the way to the bottom of her backpack. With no time to prepare, and nowhere to run, I hadn t had a choice. Naturally, she screamed as she panicked and ran off the bus, crying as she ran into the school. Needless to say, I was soon home in bed and quite embarrassed. To this day, I maintain my innocence. It was not intentional but I do have to say, if one were to plan revenge for a rock-throwing incident, what I threw (up) would be a mighty fine rebuttal. Your move, Rachael K. Adam Minor may be reached at (508) , or aminor@stonebridgepress. com. OPINION Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Day Kimball needs to be a priority To the Editor: Dear Gov. Malloy: The residents in the Quiet Corner are finding themselves grappling with a life or death issue. We are concerned about the health and well being of the most vulnerable among us, our sick, our children and our elders. You have visited our region many times and are aware that we do not have a direct east-west connecting route to major metropolitan areas. At times that may be considered an advantage in keeping traffic to a minimum and urban sprawl at bay. At other times, in times of medical emergency for example, it is a distinct disadvantage. Medical care without Day Kimball Hospital requires an hour drive, not something anyone wants to consider in times of stress, whether that be transporting or visiting a newborn preemie, a critically ill child or an accident victim. Family support is an important part of the healing process. To visit an ailing family member with a travel distance of 50 miles is a sacrifice of time and resources for anyone but an impossibility for many in this region. You know that we have a high percentage of families requiring assistance of one sort or another. Our demographic profile is similar to inner city statistics. Many families do not own vehicles and rely on the minimal public transportation that is provided by NECCOG. For these folks, traveling to Norwich, Hartford, Farmington or Worcester would just not be possible. Day Kimball is a critical quality of life assurance for all of us in the Quiet Corner. Come into any town in this region and ask any person on the street what role Day Kimball has played in their life. You will hear that their child was born at Day Kimball or that their parent has passed at Day Kimball, their preventive care has been provided there or that a support group held there has made it possible for them to plod on after a health crisis knocked the stuffing out of their life. Day Kimball is the largest employer in the region with approximately 1,300 folks working in respected positions. These folks are providing for themselves and their families, contributing to the vibrancy of the community by having the means to purchase homes and support local retail stores and restaurants, which are owned and operated by their neighbors. We are all connected in complex relationships of economic interdependence. Snip out one piece of this web and the whole is put at risk. The level of community support for Day Kimball is overwhelming. I won t attempt to list the many, many charity events that raise tens of thousands of dollars each year or the generous philanthropists who have donated rooms or suites, technology or entire wings to continue the mission of the hospital. Volunteers contribute thousands of hours yearly with selfless donations of time and talent in order to help patients and families. Clearly, Day Kimball is valued by all. Somehow, someway, I implore you to help the Quiet Corner in our vital endeavor to keep Day Kimball as a full service hospital. Please don t punish the people of this area because of past or inherited poor fiscal management. Our residents deserve the best quality health care, they deserve the same opportunity for quality care that all the residents of this fine state have available. We have been forgotten over the years in many areas of state priority, but this is an issue that requires every possible effort to facilitate a solution. Please consider Day Kimball a number one priority. Elisabeth Thompson Putnam Support the preservation of May property To the Editor: Woodstock residents and property owners at the Annual Town Meeting this year, we will be considering a resolution to release not more than $80,000 from the Woodstock Agricultural Land Preservation and Land Acquisition Fund as the town s contribution toward the purchase price and associated costs of development rights to an approximately 120-plus acre parcel of land in the town of Woodstock, currently owned by Douglas E. May, Derek N. May, Dale W. May and Darrell C. May. Check the map at the Town Clerk s Office for the location of this sizeable piece of property located in East Woodstock. The money to purchase is not an additional expense but a simple Approval from the Town Meeting to expend the funds already in the Woodstock Agricultural Land Preservation and Land Acquisition Fund. The May Family s contribution to preserving our beautiful open space will benefit Woodstock for generations to come. The remainder of the cost of the project will be funded by the State of Connecticut and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Please come out and support this preservation of over 100 acres of open space on Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m. at the back entrance of the Town Hall. JUDY WALBERG TOWN CLERK, WOODSTOCK Town beach needs residents support To the Editor: Woodstock parents will need to make some noise if they want to see the town beach swim program adequately funded for this summer. The budget was funded with $12,462 for fiscal This amount is roughly half of what the swim program s manager Allan Kelly had finally secured for the year ($24,925), which provided well-trained life guards and swim instructors with reasonable pay and sunblock. Last year s funding only allowed for a constable to patrol on weekends, and lessons to be provided through private instructors, but it was not the robust program that had been run in the past where there were three sessions of swim lessons for the town s children. Over the nearly 20 years Mr. Kelly has headed the program, hundreds of children have learned to swim at Muddy Pond, (mine included) and the sessions were great for getting people in the community acquainted To the Editor: In response to, and support of, the letter written by the president and chairman of the board of Day Kimball Hospital, I wish to add some personal feelings. I am grateful for local cancer treatment, local birth center, including a musical announcement of the birth of a new baby; local nurses that gave me a superb two days of care during recovery of hip surgery; and local offshoots of specialists who perform specific surgeries at the hospital. Their dollars are being pinched drastically. We need a local hospital for local people who are treated by local friends/neighbors who care for their patients. As a young person I had never been in a hospital. In fact they scared me until recently, when we needed a local place to go for my and my husband s care for his cancer care (for the first time). We were initially sent to St. Francis for ENT evaluation for lymphoma; Hang in there, Day Kimball! with each other. Parents paid a reasonable fee and were able to enjoy the Town Beach that was kept groomed and clean by Mr. Kelly s instructors and guards. The proposed amount for next summer ( ) is only $5,000, which basically eliminates the program, leaving only a constable on duty on weekends. No swim lessons, no lifeguards. Selectman can still look at funds they have available and request that the Board of Finance allocate money for this program for the coming summer, but parents must make their wishes known. Selectmen meet again on May 7 at 4 p.m., and the Town Meeting to vote on the proposed budget will be on May 12. It is late, but not too late to fix this situation. your selectmen if you cannot attend the meeting! KAREN WARINSKY WOODSTOCK the doctor was wonderful, but he himself said my husband could be treated right at DKH! No hassles of commuting how convenient! We met, and had an oncologist who was giving two days/week to restart the oncology department at DKH; how fortunate were we to have him help my husband; we have a great relationship with him (custom care, one might say); what happens if he says he can t stay at this hospital because of financial constraints? In summary, it seems as though the 1 pound box quantity of goods is getting shrunk, but the price of the box keeps increasing, hurting the mainstream family; but I will say that in spite of this the quality of care we, as a couple, has been terrific. Hang in there, Day Kimball! SUE WHEELER NORTH GROSVENORDALE THE EVERYDAY ECOLOGIST LIZ ELLSWORTH Greening the potty room Those of you that are parents are well aware of the joys surrounding potty training. Each child operates on their own time frame, and various structures or patterns help them accomplish the diaper-free life. Reading, rewards, or wanting to be like older siblings or cousins also offers help in achieving this goal. Whatever option works for the child in your life, you know you ll be spending some time in the bathroom. My daughter is taking on the potty-training challenge she s a book person! Due to recent potty-training duties, I ve been looking at our bathroom via a more eco-focused lens. There are many things we can do to make our restrooms more planet-friendly. Yes, there s some room here for jokes, but I ll let you giggle by yourself. One of the easiest ways to green your toilet-room is to turn off the water while you re brushing your teeth. This planet needs more water than ever before (note California s drought problem). I know, I know, you ve heard this eco-tidbit so many times, but, really, try a bit harder to save water. I equate it to using dental floss. We need to floss our teeth more, and we forget to, so it s always nice to have a gentle reminder to reduce our water usage. Also, try to use less water while washing your hands or when shaving. Speaking of saving water try to take shorter showers. I am very guilty here, and need to get better about it. It is estimated that a typical shower will use 2 gallons of water per minute! A 10-minute shower will use 20 gallons of water. Think of it this way, that s 20 of that gallon of milk in your fridge! Rethink your shower curtain. Of course the plastic inner curtain may get slimy, and you ll replace it. However, before throwing out the old plastic sheet, re-use it as a drop cloth in painting projects, as a furniture cover for messy kid art activities, or even as a tarp when doing yard work. Purchase eco-friendly paper products, like toilet paper and facial tissues. Remember to recycle the empty toilet paper rolls. The cardboard centers do make useful pieces in kid art projects or useful sleeves for protecting new seedlings in your garden (MNN). Switch off your lights. Often, out of habit, we flick on the lights during the day to wash our hands in the bathroom. Break this habit. Also, be sure to use energy efficient light bulbs in the washrooms light fixtures. Don t worry, they do make bulbs that will flatter you even more in the mirror. The U.S. Department of Energy reveals that eco-friendly bulbs use 25 percent to 80 percent less energy that incandescent bulbs. This means that the energy-efficient bulbs may last three to 25 times longer than the conventional incandescents. Following on to the energy-saving bulbs, please unplug those electronic devices when you are not using them. These items will continue to draw energy even when the on button is off (MNN). Old plastic grocery bags can be used to line bathroom trash cans. You don t need to purchase bags specific to your toilet-room s rubbish container. There s always an extra plastic shopping bag around. Put a plant in your bathroom. It will take in the indoor air pollution and will put oxygen back into the air. Good luck to my fellow toddler potty-training parents! This extra time in the bathroom also offers you a chance to teach your toddlers eco-friendly actions! Be sure to use these teachable moments. Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and holds a master s degree in Environmental Education from Antioch University New England and a B.A. in English from Bates College. She specializes in conservation and recycling initiatives.

9 Woodstock: Wake up call II Friday, May 1, 2015 A9 WHAT IS IT? Back in October, Preston Shultz issued a wakeup call to the citizens of Woodstock. His letter reviewed the budgets from and the surpluses that were found at the end of a year that was supposed to have been a tight budget year as we are assured every year is. He also spoke of a pending bonding project that could cost over $5 million. Since then there has been little-to-no real communication from the town on any of this and we are now going into the final phases of approving the budget for The Annual Town Meeting will be Tuesday, May 12, and the referendum is planned for Tuesday May 19 It appears to be time for an update on these matters, and a second wake up call. First on the bonding issue yes, the project actually has a purpose beyond doing a bond issue; though at times it didn t seem so: The $5 million project Preston referred to actually ballooned to over $10 million before cooler heads, and the BOF, prevailed and got the project refocused back on to its original purpose; fix the roofs on the Middle and Elementary Schools. The roofs need replacement, and currently the state of CT will cover about 46 percent of the cost. The initial bond will be roughly $2.8 million, and then, following reimbursement from the state, the cost to the town will drop to about $1.6 million, which will be paid for through a 10 year bond issue. The project will need voter approval and is planned to be on the May ballot along with the budget; this is key to maintenance of our schools and should be approved. Next, the budget: On April 21 the Board of Finance approved a proposal to bring a $22,014,292 budget to town meeting. This includes an increase in spending of $169,312 which is the maximum allowed under Prop 46 it is actually $11,938 above the real limit due to the treatment of a transportation expense reimbursement from the state of CT. as a revenue stream instead of the reimbursement of an expense. Sorry for getting into the weeds for a moment, but section of the state statutes clearly defines the transportation grant as a reimbursement of transportation costs reducing the expense to the local board of education; however, treating it as a revenue stream falsely overstates the actual expense allowing an increase in the Prop 46 spending limit. It has the further effect of overstating revenue allowing an additional boost to the spending limit. Why make an issue of this? After all it s only $11,938 in a $22 million budget. The reason is the tactic of over stating state mandated expense has been used for years to boost the allowed spending limits and increase taxes beyond what the language and intent of the ordinance allows. Further, maxing out spending by raising the budget to the Prop 46 spending limit is, once again, becoming the preferred method for determining the budget. Calculate the maximum budget amount permitted under the Prop 46 Ordinance; then decide the split between the Town and Education. This was never the intent of the ordinance and side-steps the purpose of the budgeting process which is to build budgets within the One of the challenges of planning for retirement is that an unexpected event, like divorce, can dramatically change your retirement income needs. If you were counting on your spouse s Social Security benefits to provide some of your retirement income, what happens now that you re divorced? WHAT ARE THE RULES? Even if you re divorced, you may still collect benefits on your ex-spouse s Social Security earnings record if: Your marriage lasted 10 years or longer You are age 62 or older Your ex-spouse is entitled to receive Social Security retirement or disability benefits, and The benefit you re entitled to receive based on your own earnings record is less than the benefit you would receive based on your ex-spouse s earnings record If you ve been divorced for at least two years, and the other requirements have been met, you can receive benefits on your ex-spouse s record even if he or she has not yet applied for benefits. HOW MUCH CAN YOU RECEIVE? If you begin receiving benefits at your full retirement age (66 to 67, depending on your year of birth), your spousal benefit is equal to 50 percent of your ex-spouse s full retirement benefit (or disability benefit). For example, if your ex-spouse s benefit at full retirement age is $1,500, then your spousal benefit is $750. However, there are several factors that may affect how much you ultimately receive. Are you eligible for benefits based on your own earnings record? If so, then the Social Security Administration (SSA) will pay that amount first. But if you can receive a higher benefit based on your ex- spouse s record, then you ll receive a combination of benefits that equals the higher amount. Will you begin receiving benefits before or after your full retirement age? You can receive benefits as early as age 62, but your monthly benefit will be reduced (reduction applies whether the benefit is based on your own earnings record or on your ex-spouse s). If you decide to receive benefits later than YOUR TURN DAVID RICHARDSON WOODSTOCK your full retirement age, your benefit will increase by 8 percent for each year you wait past your full retirement age, up until age 70 (increase applies only if benefit is based on your own earnings record). Will you work after you begin receiving benefits? If you re under full retirement age, your earnings may reduce your Social Security benefit if they are more than the annual earnings limit that applies. Are you eligible for a pension based on work not covered by Social Security? If so, your Social Security benefit may be reduced. Planning tip: If you decide not to collect retirement benefits until full retirement age, you may be able to maximize your Social Security income by claiming your spousal benefit first. By opting to receive your spousal benefit at full retirement age, you can delay claiming benefits based on your own earnings record (up until age 70) in order to earn delayed retirement credits. This can boost your benefit by as much as 32 percent. Because deciding when to begin receiving Social Security benefits is a complicated decision and may have tax consequences, consult a professional. WHAT HAPPENS IF ONE OF YOU REMARRIES? Benefits for a divorced spouse are calculated independently from those of a current spouse, so your benefit won t be affected if your spouse remarries. However, if you remarry, then you generally can t collect benefits on your ex-spouse s record unless your current marriage ends. Any spousal benefits you receive will instead be based on your current spouse s earnings record. WHAT IF YOUR EX-SPOUSE DIES? If your marriage lasted 10 years or more, you may be eligible for a survivor benefit based on your ex- spouse s earnings capacity of the town to pay and based on the need of both education and the town. This all brings me back to Preston s letter from last October. Does every elected town hall official need a full time assistant, or could there be a little sharing of staff and cross training? Should we be handing out $15,000 a year stipends to Town Hall employees who decline town-provided health insurance coverage? Ask your employer if they ll give that to you. And, by the way, this is about $5,000 a year per employee (that s times 7) higher than is required in the union contract for town hall employees which is what is used as the justification for this. The contract calls for a stipend for those who waive coverage of one half the cost for an employee. We pay one half the cost for an employee plus spouse and or family! It also allows for a town-funded HAS account. This correction would easily pay for lifeguards at the town beach and the $11,938 reduction necessary to get the proposed budget under the real Prop 46 spending limit. Woodstock is a rural town that wants to stay rural. We spend money to secure open space to assure it will stay that way, and yet, we spend nearly $300,000 in salaries and benefits to maintain a town planner/ zoning enforcement officer, building inspector and fulltime assistant. That department will bring in less than $75,000 in fees this year; projected to drop to just over $50,000 next year as building has been significantly curtailed and there is no projected growth. Could this be done on a part-time basis? Pomfret, Eastford and Union currently share one building inspector Is money tight? Without question, and is likely to get tighter, and we are not likely to have final budget numbers from the state before you are asked to vote on this proposal but any reductions in aid to the town will only add to the property tax burden. Without any change in state grant monies this means Woodstock will see a little over a 1/4 mil tax increase this year this without any impact from the roofing project which will not affect the budget until Will next year be better? Well, all indications are that the grand list is not growing; school enrollment continues to drop, as it is doing all across the state and the state s financial position is questionable at best. It s time for you to ask yourself, does Prop 46 really mean what it says? Is it still important? Or is it OK to just cheat just a little bit? It is in your hands. Come to the town meeting on May12. Ask questions and get answers, then weigh the impact of maxing out the budget year after year without addressing these and other related questions and let those answers guide you on the day of the referendum May 19. If you want to learn more about the budget and how it was put together go to the town website, finance, and watch the videos from March and April. It s OK you can skip through the boring parts. The opinions expressed are mine and may not reflect those of other members of the Board of Finance. How does divorce affect Social Security retirement benefits? FINANCIAL FOCUS JIM ZAHANSKY INVESTMENT ADVISER record. For more information on how divorce may affect your Social Security benefits, contact the SSA at (800) or visit socialsecurity.gov. 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Preparing for an estate sale Courtesy photo There are many steps that you can take to ensure you ll have a successful estate sale. ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES & ESTATES WAYNE TUISKULA When you contact an estate sale company or auction house, you are typically experiencing some type of important life transition. It may be the loss of a loved one or a move to a warmer client. No matter the situation, there is usually some level of stress involved when you need the services of an estate sale company. There are some things that you should consider prior to making a call. Do you have enough material to warrant a sale? With many expenses and considerable labor costs, estate sale companies typically set a minimum threshold where they will accept sales. I often see that they will accept sales they estimate to be in the $6,000 to $10,000 range or more to make certain that the estate sale company can pay all of their expenses and still make a profit. Once you find out that you are moving forward, one of the most important pieces of advice that I can offer is not to throw out items before the estate sale company arrives. With the exception of spoiled food and garbage, let the estate sale company view items before they are thrown away. I ve seen old postcards, sporting equipment and even antiques get disposed of by well meaning family members. If you have family or friends who have hired estate sale companies in the past, check with them. Many clients interview 2 or 3 companies. Check references. The longer the amount of time you have before you need to leave the home, the more successful your sale will be. A 4-week window or more is best to catalog and promote a sale. It sometimes may be done on shorter notice though. If you have antiques and rare collections, it is very important that you locate someone who specializes in this area. Make sure you are hiring someone with extensive experience with antiques. Also, make sure that either that person or someone with equal experience will be identifying and pricing your items. Here is a list of other questions to ask an estate sale company. Do they provide a free consultation? How long has the company been in business? Are they bonded? Do they list all fees that are assessed? Does the person pricing your items have appraisal credentials and experience? What kind of marketing is used to promote the sale? When do sellers need to remove items that won t be included in the sale? Do they just try to sell better items at the sale, auction better items themselves, consign them to an auction house, sell them online or do something else with them? What happens to items that don t sell? How much staff will be at the sale? Is family invited to attend the sale? Is there an option for a clean out of unsold items? Other suggestions are to visit a sale run by the estate sale company that you are considering. Make sure that you sign a contract with the company providing the service. An estate sale is one of a number of ways to liquidate an estate. For higher valued antiques, collections and rare pieces the exposure of an auction is a better option. We typically find that selling some items at auction while running an estate sale with others maximizes our clients results. Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Auctioneer/ Appraiser Central Mass Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate Sales and Appraisal Services ( ), info@centralmassauctions. com.

10 A10 Friday, May 1, 2015 Celebrating spring blooms and buds New Englanders have long searched for signs of spring after a long, cold winter, and few promises of warm weather are more welcome than the annual arrival of early spring buds. From fuzzy pussy willows to blazing golden forsythia, nature ushers in the season with an abundance of color, texture and beauty that has inspired artist and poets for centuries. With this in mind, this week s column will review some fun facts and planting tips about nature s nostalgic blooms and buds. Pussy Willows: Native to the Northeast, the tiny, furry grey buds of the pussy willow plant have long served as a welcome sign of spring. Long stalks of branches bearing kittens toes spring up in wetlands across New England, to be plucked and displayed in vases as a reminder warmer weather is on its way. *** Did you know? Pussy willows do more than decorate a dismal wintry landscape, as they are very beneficial to wildlife. Wild birds, particularly cardinals and finches, consume the flower buds, and densely growing pussy willow shrubs offer nesting and shelter for a variety of native birds. Bees rely on the early season blooms of the pussy willow for pollen, and some species of butterfly larvae feed on the pussy willow s leaves. Deer, beaver, grouse and squirrels all include willow in their diets, and the leaves of the pussy willow provide much needed vitamins and nutrients including hefty doses of Vitamin C and zinc. *** Propagating Pussy Willows: Propagating pussy willows is not difficult and usually results in success. An easy way to plant pussy willows in the spring season is simply to cut a foot long branch of new growth and insert it into moist soil. Sink it into the ground at least three inches and allow a few nodes to remain above ground. With luck, roots will form within a couple of weeks. The trick is to make sure the cutting is from a male pussy willow (males change color and are often larger; female branches remain dull and grey). Keep in mind that roots are aggressive so be sure to plant them away from anything you do not want them to invade such as sewer systems, etc. *** Forsythia: As spring arrives, so does Forsythia. Arguably, the Forsythia signals the arrival of spring more than any other botanical cue. Bursts of yellow blooms along country roads and splashes of gold color in New England yards bring a welcome change to the dreary winter landscape. While Forsythia is in bloom for only about two weeks, its early presence is so appreciated that it remains a popular plant, with its leafy shrub providing privacy throughout the rest of the growing season. *** Forsythia Folklore: Since it s not uncommon for snow to fly after the Forsythia has bloomed, it s not surprising the early spring plant has earned its way into American garden folklore. Three snows after the Forsythia blooms was an oft-repeated phrase by farmers of yore. The old weather forecasting method reminds us that although the blazing yellow Forsythia may be in full bloom, the New England winter may not yet be over. *** Rooting Forsythia: Forsythia is another plant that s easy to propagate. In fact, many gardeners report good results by simply cutting a branch on a slant and inserting the fresh cut end into a few inches of prepared soil. Another option is to place fresh cutting into water to root. Leave in a cool, dark area until roots form. Once roots grow, Locally Owned & Operated out of Southbridge 8 yd yd yd yd. Roll Offs We ve got a dumpster for all your needs! 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The species is so hardy that early lilac bushes, in a testament of survival, have continued to thrive in colonial homesteads, long after the homes were abandoned or destroyed. *** Lilac Legends: Legend has it lilac drives away evil wherever it is planted or strewn. It is said that lilac bushes were planted on the homestead by colonists in an effort to protect the inhabitants from bad forces. Immigrants from Europe brought tales of lilac folklore from the old country to America, including the belief that finding a white lilac blossom with five petals is a sign good fortune would follow. Meanwhile, in certain sections of England it was considered bad luck to bring blooming Lilacs into the house and all white Lilacs were especially banned from display inside the home. *** Growing Lilacs: New England is the perfect climate to grow lilacs, as it is very cold hardy, requiring a frost to prompt bud blooming. For optimum blooms, a lilac bush should be planted in areas that receive full sun (at least six hours per day). Lilacs like a slightly alkaline soil. Spread roots out vertically and cover with topsoil. A newly planted lilac bush guarantee. The farm is projected to save the town $7.5 million in electricity and power usage with a flat rate of 8 cents per kilowatt hour for 20 years. We re allowed to pick five buildings where we can send the electricity to, said the mayor. If we don t like one building we can change it the next year. For instance, the library or the Town Hall or the fire and police stations could benefit from this. We re pretty pleased with it and the concept of saving the taxpayers money. He added that the five buildings that will benefit from the project have not been determined at this time. I hate the term win-win, but it s definitely a win-win for the taxpayers and everyone involved, added Falzarano. I hope [it can become a bigger part of Putnam in the future]. You look around and CL&P, who sold to Eversource, keeps raising their rates. I have solar panels, Selectman Scott Pempek has solar panels, and I get the building permits from our town inspector and every month more and more people are applying should be kept well watered. Add a loose mulch above the roots to help with water absorption. Keep in mind different varieties of lilacs bloom at different times. When lilac flowers have finished blooming, prune the dead flowers back to just above where new buds are forming. Be prudent with pruning, as over cutting can result in a decrease of blooms next year. *** Your tips can win you a great dinner for two at the historic Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be entered into a random drawing. One winner per month will win a fabulous three-course dinner for two at the renowned restaurant, located on Route 131 across the town common in historic Sturbridge. 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With April being Autism Awareness Month we thought it would be a good idea to donate money for autism awareness. At the same time, I saw a flyer for the T-shirt we re wearing. I was hoping to just get 12 people to buy them to get the discount price and Chelsea [Shaw] took off with it from there. Shaw said she was surprised that the duo were not only able to reach their goal, they were able to surpass it in a big way. We got the entire school pretty much to buy a shirt, Shaw said. It was a huge hit and we sold 76 shirts in our little Woodstock Elementary School. Rollinson said that the T-shirts paid for themselves and none of the money went into the school s personal collection amount. However, the event did spawn $100 in donations, and at $1 a staff member with around 76 participants taking part in the dress down day, they not only received a magnificent amount of participation from the staff, they even received donation beyond the simple dollar that the staff members had to donate for the cause. It was amazing, said Rollinson of the amount of support they received from the staff for the event. I really was expecting just the special education staff to do it and through word of mouth we ended up getting cafeteria, custodians, teachers, everyone getting involved. Students even wanted to do it so we ll have to consider that next year. She noted that there are children with autism in the school and that the staff understands the impact it can have on their lives and the lives of the families as well. With that in mind $100 may not seem like a lot, but at $1 a teacher that is a huge commitment from a staff of a small elementary school in Woodstock, Connecticut. Jason Bleau may be reached at , or by at jason@stonebridgepress.com. New addition to town touted as a cost free initiative for solar panels on their house. I think it s a big thing. To give some perspective, Falzarano noted that after three years of having solar panels on his own home the system has literally paid for itself. Being the outspoken official he is, Falzarano said that if he was Eversource he would be dropping the rates because he feels solar energy is going to be major competition for the electric company in the long run. Jason Bleau may be reached at , or by at jason@stonebridgepress.com. the latest and most effective treatment for moderate to severe asthma and urticaria (hives). SEE A PHOTO YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER? PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE Villager Newspapers for details or drop us an at photos@stonebridgepress.com

11 came back that indicated we had saving in our town auditors. That still needs approval by the Board of Finance but I did put that in the budget to indicate a decrease in $10,000. Nicholson noted that the general government budget is still pretty low compared to past years, and the decision to have an increase this year was in an attempt to help out programs and organizations in the town that have not seen a lot of financial backing in years past. Nicholson said the selectmen wanted to direct money towards new services in town, something that has not been done in a while in Pomfret, with opening the library an extra day and investing in the senior center both part of that plan through the current budget proposal. What we re hoping to do with the senior center is in a collaboration with TEEG we hope to open the senior center for another day and add another programs and meals every day, said Nicholson. The building would serve lunch three days a week and be open three days a week so we d have new services and programs and TEEG staff on hand every day. We might change the hours as well and make it maybe 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We ve tried very hard to make a success out of the senior center and in the various avenues we ve gone in, it just hasn t taken off yet. We have some very enthusiastic people from TEEG who have taken this on as a challenge and a project and are applying for grant money to leverage town spending tremendously. In the grand scheme of things, the general government budget is only a.07 percent, or $18,000, increase over last year. Nicholson said, We re about as tight as it gets, when it comes to maintaining programs already in the town. Financially, the town is in excellent shape. I think we have a fund balance that is very healthy, she said. I think we have an unassigned fund balance that is very healthy. We also have designated funds in the fund balance that can be undesignated by the Board of Finance at any time. I don t think that the fiscal health of the town is in jeopardy and I don t think we d be bringing these budgets forward if that was an issue. On the education side, Board of Education Chairman Richard Schad brought forward a $9.9 million budget, an $83,798 increase or 1 percent over last year that he called the lowest one he has ever brought forward in his years on the board. Still, it is an increase, and while the schools did see some savings, the major increase actually comes from a surprising, if not enlightening, turn of events for Pomfret. Since we approved this budget our planned enrollment for kindergarten for next year has gone from 38 to 47 students, said Schad. You don t have to be very good at math to realize 47 students doesn t really work in two classrooms. We re very fortunate to have full-day kindergarten now, but the last thing we want to do is have that program and have 24 or 25 kids in one kindergarten class so we realized we d need to spend a bit more on staffing to make sure kindergarten has three sections. Student transportation, an 8.1 percent increase in heath insurance premiums, and tuition increases at Woodstock Academy also played a part in the increase while a reduction in staff, heating fuel savings and preschool tuition income helped save the education department a few dollars. Repairs and improvements are Pomfret Community School were also taken into consideration for the final number. We have a long term plan of doing some repairs [to Pomfret Community School], Schad said. Some people say can t we just save up $40,000 and not do repairs this year and just do them next year. I guess we could, but then we d have $80,000 in repairs next year and that doesn t look good on a budget either. We do make sure we are prioritizing repairs and maintenance we are doing on the building. In the end, the question was not whether or not the budget would pass, as most, if not all of the citizens at the public hearing seemed to support the spending plans. The question was how to pay for it. The Board of Finance presented a plan that would use money already available to the town to pay for a portion of the increase while the rest would fall on the shoulders of the taxpayers. The plan presented would see a.12- mil increase with $35,000 coming from town funding and the rest, another $42,000, coming from taxation. Board of Finance Chairman Ken Kristal shed some light on these numbers. If you had an assessed value of your house of $200,000,.12 mils would mean you d be paying $2 more a month in taxes to the town. That s currently where we are at and what the budget looks like, Kristal said. Some debate was had whether or not to use all town surplus funds to pay for the increase and avoid tax increase all together. Depending on taxes alone would mean a.24-mil increase and $77,000 in added taxation, while the alternate option would mean all $77,000 being taken from government funds. Friday, May 1, 2015 A11 Citizens at odds over how to fund agreeable increases BUDGETS continued from page A1 Aspinock Historical Society World War II Commemoration Calendar of Events Below is a listing of events happening over the next couple months in Putnam to acknowledge the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and honor our veterans. First Friday, May 1: See our table of information at the Putnam Congregational Church during Putnam s First Friday Tuesday, May 12 Movies at the Library: - 2:30-4:30 p.m. Guadalcanal Diary p.m. The Fighting Seabees Monday, May 25, Memorial Day: 9 a.m. Parade followed by a program at Rotary Park. There will be an exhibit on Putnam World War II veterans at Rotary Park. Sunday, May 30: 1-4 p.m. Display of World War II memorabilia from local families as well as PHS and PMS World War II projects at the Putnam Middle School Thursday, June 4 Movies at the Library: :30 p.m. The Enemy Below - 5:30-8 p.m. Midway Sunday, June 14, Flag Day: Flag retirement program by the Putnam Elks Club in Rotary Park Wednesday, June 17 Movies at the Library: - 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Boy in the Striped Pajamas p.m. Life is Beautiful First Friday, July 3: View a display of World War II memorabilia, plus see Putnam on the Home Front pictures and stories at the Putnam Congregational Church Wednesday, July 8 Movies at the Library: p.m. Tom Pandolfi presentation on The Flying Tigers - 6-7:30 p.m. The Flying Tigers Friday, July 24 - Movies at the Library: - 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sands of Iwo Jima p.m. Von Ryan s Express Monday, Aug. 3 Movies at the Library: 2:30-4:30 p.m. The Monuments Men 6-8 p.m. The Imitation Game Saturday, Aug. 8: Join us at 6:30 p.m. in Rotary Park for a party to celebrate the end of the war! There will be a Wall of Remembrance, plus items from the various exhibits from throughout the Commemoration. At 7 p.m. the Little Big Band performs with music from the era. There will be diary excerpts, stories, and little-known information on the songs to augment this wonderful music. Then move your seats over to the river for the final River Fire of the season. Sunday, Aug. 9: VJ Day parade in Moosup Coming later: September Putnam Elks Essay Contest October Beirut Bombing Remembrance in Rotary Park November - Veterans Dinner sponsored by the Putnam Elks The third co-captain, Danica Seney, who portrayed Mulan, said that the turnout was fantastic as the event brought together the young and the young at heart to not only enjoy a great breakfast and have some fun, but also support a great cause in the process. It s really great to see everyone out here to support a great cause and to help our team, Seney said. We re a really small town but there are so many people here to support us. There are so many little kids it s great because they really believe we are the characters. The event also included Disney themed candy treats, raffles and other fundraising activities as well as the customary photos that the children were able to take with Disney characters ranging from Jasmin from Aladdin, Merida from Brave, Cinderella, Snow White, Minnie Mouse, Elsa from Frozen and even the wise Mrs. Potts from Beauty and the Beast. With Kristal explained that the Board of Finance had decided to propose using both taxes and surplus funds to foot the bill to avoid a large impact to the surplus, which could impact the town s preparedness for unforeseen expenses or other financial setbacks in the future. In addition he pointed out that if surplus was used to fully fund the increase then maintaining programs would cost the $77,000 in taxes next year as a result. Pomfret taxpayers will be asked whether or not to approve the budget proposals at the Annual Town Meeting on May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Pomfret Community School, after which the Board of Finance will decide how to pay for the increase if it is approved. Taxpayers should be aware that the initial budget vote only decides to approve the budget numbers. The Board of Finance will be the deciding power as to how it will be funded following the Annual Town Meeting, which means citizens who like the numbers but do not support the plan to split the cost between surplus and taxes do not need to deny the increase to change how it is resolved. Jason Bleau may be reached at , or by at jason@stonebridgepress.com. Disney character breakfast benefits Relay for Life DISNEY continued from page A1 Relay only about two weeks away, the magic of both Disney and the amazing fundraising event that inspires hope and unity year in and year out both rang true thanks to the efforts of a few young girls continuing a family tradition with one of the most successful independent teams in the local Relay s modern era. Jason Bleau may be reached at , or by at jason@stonebridgepress.com. QuietCorner.com

12 A12 Friday, May 1, 2015 QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP Auxiliary hosts Community Recognition Day program THOMPSON On April 20, the Ladies Auxiliary to Thompson Memorial Post Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hosted its 26th Annual Community Recognition Day program. Community Day is set aside to honor and recognize individuals of our town who volunteer their time or in ay way distinguish themselves in the service of others. This year s recipients are: Unpaid Professionals Jennifer Donovan Pittman, Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Dept, Cody Rogers, The Thompson Fire Engine Company, and Ed Chrabaszcz Sr., West Thompson Fire Department. Citizen of the Year award went to Leonard Genest and Youth Volunteer award went to Alexander Iamartino. The top three winners of the Patriots Pen Youth Essay Contest are: 1st Place, Alexander J. Boligan, 2nd Place, Alexander T. Kang, and 3rd Place, Keegan V. Day. The contest is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in public and private schools. This year s winners are from St. Joseph s School in North Grosvenordale. Youth mental health first aid training offered NECCOG Pet of the Week: Luna Luna is a black/white female pit bull who is desperate for a home. She is already spayed and vaccinated. She is 1 year, 7 months old. She cannot be with other dogs. She knows a few commands however could use a refresher on manners. She loves everyone she meets and showers them with kisses and expects belly rubs. She is deteriorating quickly in the kennel biting at the kennel, drooling excessively and panting non-stop. She needs a family or someone that spends a lot of time at home. DAYVILLE United Services will be hosting a free Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHA) training open to the community in May, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month activities. The two-part YMHFA training will take place at United Services Dayville clinic at 1007 North Main Street on Tuesday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day (participants must attend both four-hour sessions). Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults family members, caregivers, school staff, health and human services workers, etc. who work with young people 12-25, providing instruction on how to help a child or teen who is experiencing a mental health or substance use problem or is in crisis. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. To register for Mental Health First Aid, contact John Goodman of United Services at or at jgoodman@usmhs.org. This training will be offered for free thanks to scholarship funding provided by the annual Particle Accelerator benefit rock concert in memory of Jack Young Jr. This year s Particle Accelerator concert, a free event including many genres of music and made possible through the support of sponsors, will take place on Saturday, June 13th from Noon to 10pm at Rotary Park in Putnam. We re happy to offer this free community Mental Health First Aid Training made possible through the tireless work of the family and friends of Jack Young Jr. to raise funds and help our community break through the stigma of mental illness, said John Goodman, Director of Development and Communications for United Services. Youth Mental Health First Aid training is an important resource to help train community members on how to provide basic care and support until professional assistance is available. Those who finish the course to certify as Mental Health First Aiders will learn a 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help a youth in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care. Pomfret budgets set for 302nd Annual Town Meeting POMFRET The general government and education budgets will come before the voters at Pomfret s Annual Town Meeting on Thursday, May 7. The Board of Selectmen s budget is $2,562,088 and the Board of Education budget is $9,931,767 for a combined total expenditure next fiscal year of $12,493,764. As presented these budgets increase spending over last year by $180,306. After numerous workshops, meetings, two public presentations and a survey by First Selectman Maureen Nicholson, the Board of Finance has approved the budgets to go to Town Meeting. Although the mill rate has yet to be set, it is projected to be an increase of.11 mills. Voters are invited and encouraged to participate in the tradition of voting on the budgets at the Annual Town Meeting, Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m., in the Pomfret Community School cafeteria. Pomfret operates under a Town Meeting form of local government practiced in New England since colonial times. Residents gather once a year and act as a legislative body, voting on budgets, laws, and other matters for the community s operation for the next fiscal year. Veteran photos wanted for Memorial Day display POMFRET The town of Pomfret would like to recognize and honor our veteran men and women who proudly served our country by collecting and displaying their pictures in the Town Hall. If you or a member of your family, living or passed on, would like to participate and be part of our history, please send a copy (no originals) of a picture Courtesy photo Sen. Tony Guglielmo, Lt. and Mrs. William Guglielmo and their son William in the State Senate Chamber in Hartford. Generations of Guglielmos honored in State Senate HARTFORD State Sen. Tony Guglielmo (R-Stafford) welcomed his nephew, Lt. and Mrs. William Guglielmo, U.S. Navy and their newborn son, William B. Guglielmo to the Senate chamber on April 22. The family resides in Hampton, Va. Lt. Guglielmo s Navy career has included a deployment off the coast of Somalia protecting the merchant fleet from pirates. He and his colleagues were featured in the show U.S. Navy: Pirate Hunters on Spike TV. Lt. Guglielmo is the grandson of Mary Guglielmo of Stafford. of the veteran, and some info on the person, such as rank, branch of service, dates, unit served, etc. Most of the info would be available on their discharge papers, usually a DD214. If you can t read or interpret it, you can provide a copy, again no originals, and we can do that for you. If you have a picture, but are missing some info, give us a call and we will try to help. We will also compile a list of our veterans and have it available for anyone who might be of interest. Who knows, you might have a neighbor who was in the same unit that you were! We would like to have this project ready for Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 25, so we would like to have our photos / information in by May 18. If you have any questions, please contact: Bonnie Ryan, Selectmen s Assistant in Town Hall, Bonnie Duncan at , Garry Brown at , or First Selectman Maureen Nicholson, for more information. A display honoring our veteran s will be assembled in the Town Hall. Your participation is necessary to make this a success. Please take the time to participate and honor our Pomfret veterans, both living and past. Woodstock to protect local farm WOODSTOCK The Woodstock Board of Selectmen and the Open Space Land Acquisition and Farmland Preservation Committee announced plans to protect an additional 123 acres of active farmland. The state and town will partner to purchase the development rights of the May family farm located on Woodstock Road in East Woodstock. The land will remain private property, continuing to contribute to the town s tax base, but it will not be able to be developed. The land has been actively farmed since the early 1700 s, and is currently used by a nearby dairy farmer. At this writing, Woodstock has 12 protected farms in town. The May property will be 13th. Woodstock farmland with prime soils is some of the best in the country, said Dawn C. Adiletta, chairman of the Woodstock Open-Space Land Acquisition and Farmland Preservation Committee. Protecting it contributes not only to the town s agricultural viability, but has long been a priority for the state of Connecticut. Protecting this farm conforms to Woodstock s Plan of Conservation and Development, explained Woodstock Selectman Chandler Paquette, and contributes to the town s on-going commitment to protecting and supporting our agricultural traditions. Protecting farmland also helps stabilize local expenses. Land in the Purchased Development Rights (PDR) program remains a source of tax revenue without increasing demands on town resources. Farmland, especially PDR farmland, subsidizes the rest of us, explained Mitchell Eaffy, another Woodstock selectman. It s a process that begins with the landowner. said Adiletta. Our committee has been working quietly with the May family for a while now. As part of their application the land is reviewed by us, by the town s Conservation Committee, and the State Department of Agriculture. Once the Department of Agriculture s proposal was accepted by the Mays, we make our recommendation to the Board of Selectmen, if they approve, we are required to appear before the Board of Finance and the Planning and Zoning Commission. We keep Woodstock s Agriculture Committee in our information loop as well. A Town meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., so voters can approve the purchase. Unlike other items on the May 12 agenda, the farm vote will not be adjourned to referendum. Voters must be present to vote to protect the May Farm. This is a beautiful piece of farm land which adds to a corridor of protected agricultural resources, concluded Adiletta, I m hoping for a good turnout for the town meeting. For more information about this project please contact Woodstock Town Hall at or Jeff Stefanik, vice chair of Open-Space and Farmland Preservation Committee, If you are interested in protecting your own land please contact Dawn C. 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13 Friday, May 1, 2015 A13 POLICE LOGS Editor s Note: The information contained in these police logs was obtained through either press releases or other public documents kept by each police department, and is considered to be the account of police. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If a case is dismissed in court or the party is found to be innocent, The Villager, with proper documentation, will update the log at the request of the arrested party. STATE POLICE TROOP D LOGS POMFRET Saturday, April 18 James F. Sullivan, 48, of 259 Quasset Road, Pomfret, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; failure to drive in proper lane of multiple lane highway. BROOKLYN Sunday, April 19 Antonio Destefano, 47, of 10 Oakridge Drive, Brooklyn, was charged with disorderly conduct. Jacob Michael Keith, 22, of 10 Oakridge Drive, Brooklyn, was charged with disorderly conduct. Kyle King, 29, of 182 South Main Street, Brooklyn, was charged with fifth degree larceny. THOMPSON Tuesday, April 21 Benjamin Labbe, 28, of 1030 Route 193, Thomson, was charged with disorderly conduct. DANIELSON Monday, April 20 Zachary T. Rucki, 21, of 21 Geer Road, Danielson, was charged with third degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct: threatening. Wednesday, April 22 Christopher Fitton, 29, of 383 Main Street, Danielson, was charged with operating a vehicle with license under suspension; misuse of license plates, operating an unregistered vehicle. Peter D. Phillips, 30, of 53 Water Street, Danielson, was charged with failure to appear second. NORTH GROSVENORDALE Wednesday, April 22 Kenneth Bingell, 27, of 17 Lapiere Road, North Grosvenordale, was charged with criminal trespass, sixth degree larceny. KILLINGLY Wednesday, April 22 Shawn Tatro, 30, of Prospect Avenue, Killingly, was charged with being a fugitive from justice. DAYVILLE Thursday, April 23 Marta Vandale, 47, of 23 Bartlett Meadow Road, Dayville, was charged with disorderly conduct. PUTNAM POLICE DEPARTMENT LOGS Thursday, April 16 Kimberly Walker, 41, of 42 S. Main St., Putnam, was charged with second-degree breach of peace. Tim Ahmet, 27, of 729 S. Main St., Brooklyn, was charged with second-degree breach of peace. Friday, April 17 Mark Heath, 36, of 99 Smith St., Putnam, was charged with sixth-degree larceny by possession. Kristy Carpenter, 35, of 67 Marshall St., Putnam, was charged with second-degree assault, breach of peace, reckless endangerment and carrying a dangerous weapon. Arrest details: On Friday, April 17, at about 12:06 p.m., Putnam Police responded to a report of a stabbing on Battey St. Upon arrival police located a lone female victim. The victim was transported to Day Kimball Hospital for treatment of her injury. Police located and arrested Kristy Carpenter, 25, of Marshall St. Carpenter was charged with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, carrying a dangerous weapon and breach of peace. She was held on a $20,000 bond at the Putnam Police Dept. and will appear in Danielson Superior Court. The incident remains under investigation. Timothy Brown, 28, of 102 Powhattan St., Putnam, was charged with breach of peace. Tuesday, April 21 Zachary Place, 19, of 41 Cleveland St., Putnam, was charged with failure to pay or plead. Wednesday, April 22 Erin Larose, 30, of 460 W. Quasset Road, Woodstock, was charged with operating under the influence and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. Friday, April 24 Amanda Rhines, 38, of 144 New Road, Thompson, was charged with operating under the influence and failure to follow at a reasonable distance apart. Saturday, April 25 Amanda Loomis, 26, of 39 Brookside Drive, Dayville, was charged with speeding. Fambian Walford, 26, of 38 Park Road, Putnam, was charged with speeding. Brian Pehowdy, 33, of 59 Battey St., Putnam, was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, risk of injury to a minor and interfering with a 911 call. Jaime Field, 26, of 180 Park St., Putnam, was charged with possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possess of a controlled substance. Angela Tracy, 32, of 179 Main St., Hampton, was charged with operating under the influence and failure to drive right. Robert McKiernan, 26, 11 Thompson Rd., Thompson, was charged with failure to display plate, possession of narcotics, possession of a controlled substance, and violation of a protective order. Sunday, April 26 Craig Schuler, 44, of 70 Laurel Drive, Woodstock, was charged with operating under the influence and failure to drive right. Drug Arrest PUTNAM The Putnam Police Department arrested a Brooklyn resident for multiple motor vehicle and drug charges after an early Sunday morning motor vehicle stop pertaining to the suspicion of operating under the influence of drugs and or alcohol had been conducted. As a result of the motor vehicle stop the Putnam Police Department deployed their K-9 Unit to conduct a free air sniff of the motor vehicle. As a result, K-9 Aron, who is certified in the detection of narcotic odors, positively alerted to the presence of narcotic odors in the vehicle. A physical search of the vehicle revealed a large quantity of oxycodone, a narcotic controlled substance. Michael Gross Jr., 28, the operator of the motor vehicle is currently facing charges for possession of narcotics and possession with intent to sell, and possession of narcotics and possession with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of a school zone. He was further charged with operating under the influence of drugs and or alcohol and failure to illuminate headlights. He was processed and released on a $25,000 non-surety bond for the drug related offenses and $500 dollars for the motor vehicle related offenses. He was scheduled to appear in Danielson Superior Court on April 29. World War II Movies at the Library Presented by the Aspinock Historical Society and the Putnam Public Library Tuesday, May 12: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Guadalcanal Diary, starring Anthony Quinn and Lloyd Nolan. We follow the U.S. Marines as they set about taking over the island of Guadalcanal and its airfield. 6-8 p.m., The Fighting Seabees, starring John Wayne and Susan Hayward. The owner of an American construction company working in the Pacific molds his civilian crew into Construction Battalions, or CBs ( Seabees ). Thursday, June 4, 12-1:30 p.m. The Enemy Below, starring Robert Mitchum. 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14 A14 Friday, May 1, 2015 Thompson Little League kids march to start of season Members of Al s Manufacturing have a little fun before the parade. Kevin Flanders photos Connor Zimmer, 5, of Thompson, is ready for the parade. Team Airbrush Shack gets together for a photo. Mabel Perreault, 6, left, and Ella Sousa, 5, are excited for the event. The Thompson House of Pizza squad looks sharp in their uniforms. Allen Levesque and his 8-year-old son Eric pose for a photo. The parade is set to begin. The parade heads down Main Street. Coaches and players walk in the parade. Now it s time to play ball! THE FINNISH AMERICAN HERITAGE SOCIETY Presents Sibelius at 150 a piano concert by Craig Randal Johnson celebrating the 150 th Anniversary of Finnish Composer Jean Sibelius Enjoy Sibelius s music including his rousing Finlandia played in Clark Chapel with its serene atmosphere and wonderful acoustics A String Ensemble from the Northeast Connecticut Community Orchestra will open the program with two Sibelius pieces including Andante Festivo Clark Memorial Chapel Pomfret School Campus Sunday, May 17 at 2pm Adults $10 Students $5 Tickets call Saul or info@fahs-ct.org Visit for more information Thompson Selectman Shaina Smith and her 4-year-old son Landon. TEEG seeks participants, sponsors for Wheels for Meals NORTH GROSVENORDALE With warm weather just around the corner, TEEG is gearing up to host the 4th Annual Wheels for Meals Bike Challenge. To be held rain or shine on Saturday, May 30, this year s event offers something for everyone with three race levels, a Bike Rodeo for kids and sponsorship opportunities for local businesses. All proceeds from the Bike Challenge will help support TEEG s Summer Food program, which is a free, 9-week lunch program for children. Through support from the USDA and community partners, TEEG served over 4,000 meals to area youth last year. The Wheels for Meals Bike Challenge features three community bike rides and three sponsorship levels. Both riders and sponsors are needed to make the event a high-speed success. Bike Rides: 15 mile Training Wheels Course 35 mile Two Wheeler Course 60 mile Extreme Wheels Course THOMPSON Little League teams celebrated the start of their season with a parade on Saturday, April 25, with teams from all age groups taking to the streets with their coaches and teammates. NEWS BRIEF Kaylyn Gaboury, 1, of Thompson, is ready to watch her older brother Logan walk in the parade. Sponsorship Levels: Corporate Sponsor $1,000 level Event Sponsor $500-$999 level Team Sponsorship $300-$499 level With routes through scenic northeastern Connecticut, Wheels for Meals is truly an event for the whole family. Riders on each course will be supported with rest stops along the way. Each stop will be staffed by area youth, many whom may benefit from the Summer Food program. The Bike Rodeo will be held in the TEEG parking lot at 15 Thatcher Road. Sponsored by VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 10088, the Bike Rodeo is a safety themed course for children ages Riders will be challenged to follow directions and ride safely. Representatives from local police will be on hand to discuss bike safety, proper helmet use and the rules of the road. Prizes and certificates will be awarded. All participants must have a helmet. For more information or to register for the Bike Challenge please visit get-involved/wheels-for-meals. To discuss sponsorship options please contact Jake Pritchard, Volunteer and Community Relations, at or jacobp@teegonline.org. Memorial Day is a day to pause and honor members of our military who lost their lives while serving. On Friday, May 22, 2015 Villager Newspapers will publish a list of names of Quiet Corner residents who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Sponsorship for this page is available to businesses and individuals who would like to show their support of members of our armed forces who gave all. If you would like to be a sponsor for the 2015 Memorial Day Page, please call or sarah@villagerneswpapers.com Deadline to reserve sponsorship space will be Friday, May 15 by 3:00pm Tractor Trailer Drivers Wanted Dayville, CT Applicant must have 100,000 verifiable safe driving miles or 2,500 hours verifiable safe driving time. 80% of trips return home the same day. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Frito-Lay OTR Company Driver Pay: Competitive Pay Average 2000 miles per week Paid Weekly Layover Pay Drop and Pick-up Pay Deadhead Pay Stop Off Pay Vacation Pay Orientation Expenses Paid Breakdown Pay Loading/Unloading Pay Inspection Pay Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Plan Life Insurance Retirement Plan / 401K Passenger Program Frito-Lay OTR Company Driver Home Time

15 Friday, May 1, 2015 Killingly Little League kicks off season with annual parade A15 DANIELSON The Killingly Little League kicked off the 2015 season with its annual parade on April 25 with a little bit of a chill in the air that failed to dampen the spirits of the town s young and energetic athletes. From softball to local baseball s newest stars and champions like the Cyclones hoisting their trophy as they prepare to chase another title, the competitive nature and team aspect of the sport were both alive as well as the parade made its march towards opening day and the start of new hopes and dreams for the athletes of tomorrow. The Danielson Lodge of the Elks leads the way as the parade makes it way through the streets of Danielson. Jason Bleau photos Killingly softball players were among the first in line as the parade traveled the streets of town. The Killingly Crush show of their bright orange uniforms, ready for opening day. The parade makes its way through the Danielson streets as the future stars of baseball in Killingly prepare for the first game of the year. The Rebels, in their camouflage style jerseys, actually stood out in the crowd wearing some of the most creative uniforms in the league. The Eagles march to opening day. DKH Woman s Board hosts Spring Tea PUTNAM The Day Kimball Hospital Woman s Board held a Spring Tea on Saturday, April 25, at The Connecticut National Golf Course in Putnam. Traditionally held on Valentine s Day, the date was changed and the event renamed The Spring Tea in order to accommodate a newly created Valentine s Dinner Dance. Women of all ages from the community, some of multi-generational lines, gathered together to take part in this Celebrate the Women in Your Life themed event. The ladies dined on a deliciously prepared lunch while sipping various teas and nibbling on decadent petit desserts, all against the back drop of beautifully played music provided by professional harpist, Melia Repko-Schmauk, daughter of Woman s Board Director Barbara Repko. The Tea was made possible through the dedicated efforts of several Woman s Board members as well as local businesses that made generous donations for merchant, garden and gift-basket raffles. The Woman s Board has been serving the community since 1894 by enhancing programs and services at the hospital through its fundraising efforts. The funds generated from this event will go towards an ongoing pledge for new urinalysis equipment and an anesthesiology cart. Members of the Rockets pose for a quick photo before continuing down the Danielson streets in the annual Opening Day parade. The Cyclones, the reigning league champions in the 9-12 age group, hold up their trophy from last year as they prepare for defend their title in Courtesy photos Mother s, daughters and friends enjoy spending tea time together. From left, sitting, Woman s Board Treasurer Kim Lecuyer, Director Frousoula Regan, Director Melissa Choski. Standing, from left, Abbé Lecuyer, Sofia Jendrewski, Olivia Stanikmas, Olivia Jendrewski and Madelyn Lecuyer. TEEG Director Donna Grant intently studies all those raffle choices. From left, Lions Denise LaFleur and Ann Russo greet guests. They are joined by President Lea Therrien. Courtesy photos Lion Melody Cassio and President Lea Therrien look on as Lion Barbara Chubbuck presents Sarah Heminway of the CT Audubon Society a donation and invites everyone to join Lions. Living Faith United Methodist Church s Community Café volunteers Judy Gehrig, Holi Gilbert and Christine Castonguay were celebrated guests of Board Director and Publicity Chairman Valentine Iamartino. Woman s Board Ways and Means Committee Members Linnea Sarantopolous, left, and Arlene Baril, right, pictured with Woman s Board Historian Gladys Tucker, center. Three generations of tea lovers! Woman s Board Gift Shop Manager and Grandmother Denise Baum pictured with her daughter Kristen Baum-Xeller and granddaughters Kennedy and Leah Xeller. Long-time Woman s Board Director Barbara Repko with daughter, harpist Amelia Repko-Schmauk, and granddaughter Elsa Schmauk. Lion Al Cormier presents Mikayla Van Dam a check for the Putnam High School music group. Putnam lions host annual night of giving SFC U.S. Army Retired Kent Phyfe with his service dog Iris, tells the group about vet dogs and how the funds received will be used. Lion Romeo Blackmar accepts a check and speaks of Putnam PRIDE, the Partnership to Reduce the Influence of Drugs for Everyone. PUTNAM On Friday, April 24, The Putnam Lions Club and the Putnam Leos joined together in their annual Night of Giving in which over 35 local organizations and Lion charities were the recipients of funds the Lions and Leos raised. Throughout the year the Putnam Lions and Leos raise funds through various events such as the Volleyball Challenge, the Fall Classic Bike Ride, other events and operating the Lion s Food Trailer. When you support a Lion s event, you support your local community. One hundred percent of the funds that are raised are returned to the community at the annual Night of Giving. This year s event was held at the Connecticut Audubon Society in Pomfret. A light buffet with refreshments was provided prior to the event. 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17 Friday, May 1, 2015 B1 VILLAGER SPORTS B % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % The PUTNAM VILLAGER THOMPSON VILLAGER WOODSTOCK VILLAGER KILLINGLY VILLAGER Section If it s important to YOU, it s important to US Ellis Tech girls rally past Putnam BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR DANIELSON Perhaps it s because they know each other so well, the Golden Eagles of Ellis Tech like to play Putnam High relishing the chance to beat the Clippers. All these girls know each other. That s a huge piece of it. They went to middle school together. Hopefully there s some friendly competition there, said Ellis Tech coach Drew Mizak. I think that brings out hopefully the best of both teams. Ellis Tech knocked Putnam out of the state tournament last season and the two teams tangled again in their first meeting this season last Friday. The game brought out the best in Ellis Tech. The Eagles surrendered the lead twice but rallied for a victory in a Constitution State Conference matchup at Ellis Tech. To the girls credit, we were down 6-2 and they kept the morale up and they battled hard, said Ellis Tech coach Drew Mizak. We got right back, got a lead gave it up it was back and forth. Putnam s a very good team. To our girls credit, they can hit this year. They put the ball in play. Regardless of some errors, you put the ball in play, good things will happen. Trailing 6-2 going into the bottom of the second inning, Ellis Tech scored three runs in the second and three runs in the third to lead 8-6. With Ellis Tech ahead 9-7 going into the top of the fifth inning, Putnam scored three runs to take a 10-9 lead. Ellis Tech seized the lead back for good with two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Senior right-hander Sheriden Murphy picked up the complete-game victory, striking out one, walking seven, allowing six hits and 10 runs. Liz Patton went 4-for-5 including a double and drove home four runs for Ellis Tech. Sydney Tetreault went 4-for-5 with one RBI. Sarah Tellier went 2-for-5 with two RBIs. Rhiannon Sulik doubled for Ellis Tech (5-3). Ellis Tech left fielder Anna Riddick tracked down two hard shots from the first two Putnam batters in the top of the seventh Morgan Foucault and Lindsay Roberts to help Murphy set down the Clippers in order in the final inning to preserve the win. Believe me, we ve been on the other side of that, where balls can drop and that can change the dynamic of the game. I thought Anna Riddick looked great out there in left field, Mizak said. Couple of hard shots you had the batters of their lineup up there, their best hitters, they had been putting the ball in play all day. Right off the bat, the first two balls in play were right to Anna. She made the play. That s huge. Putnam coach Jon Miller said Ellis Tech s comeback was abetted by eight Putnam errors. When you have eight errors you give a team a victory, Miller said. We kind of let them back in the entire game. Every time we took a lead we came right back and had errors. Freshman right-hander Morgan Foucault started for Putnam and went three innings, walked three, allowed seven hits and eight runs. Junior Makenzie Livingston pitched the final three innings for Putnam and took the loss, striking out three, walking three, and allowing five hits and four runs. Foucault went 2-for-3 including a double. Kira Clinkscale went 1-for-3 with one RBI. Alycea Peterson went 2-for-3 for Putnam (2-5). Miller said the Clippers have to be steadier on defense. Consistency, it s a young team, ING AT H BR T LE 15 Y! CE UR SAR O VER NI DINE AN IN & TAKE OUT Chinese Restaurant LOUNGE 11 Worcester Rd. 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Ellis Tech s first meeting against Putnam brought the best in the Golden Eagles last Friday, and Mizak he hoped they keep rolling. To our girls credit they went out and got it done. That was a huge motivator for us. They wanted to beat Putnam, Mizak said. We have a goal this year of being competitive and hopefully trying to win the CSC East. Putnam had established themselves as the dominant team. They ve got great pitching, great players all around, so it was a huge victory for the girls today. They kept battling and got it done. I don t want to tarnish anything we did today, we had a great game today and the girls know this but we have a lot to work on if we re serious about continuing to be competitive in our league and keep going. Morgan Foucault started for Putnam. PUTNAM 15, WINDHAM TECH 0 PUTNAM Makenzie Livingston struck out eight and walked none to help the Clippers top Windham Tech on Tuesday, April 28. 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18 B2 % % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, May 1, 2015 Killingly left stranded against St. Bernard Killingly s Ashley Veillette pitches against St. Bernard last Saturday in Dayville. BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR DAYVILLE Killingly High stranded 15 base runners against St. Bernard last Saturday almost enough to fill the team bus. In a slugfest against the Saints the Redgals couldn t plate enough Charlie Lentz photo runs and fell to St. Bernard 13-9 at Foxy Fortin Field at Owen Bell Park. Despite getting 17 hits Killingly left the bases loaded in the first, second, fourth, and seventh innings and the lack of production with runners in scoring position was too much to overcome. We had our opportunities. We just didn t take advantage of it. That s what we talked about. We missed some big signs, missed some real big take signs, they swung at bad pitches, said Killingly coach Bill Rahal. Overanxious, they re young. I have a young team. I only have two seniors that start, two juniors, and the rest are freshmen. Trailing 8-4 going into the bottom of the fifth inning, Killingly scored five runs to take the lead. Ashley Veillette slapped a three-run triple and Jordan Farqhuarson and Morgan Harriot each hit run-scoring singles to help the Redgals take a 9-8 lead. The Saints answered with five runs in the top of the sixth inning. Shoshanna Berkman struck the big blow with a twoout, three-run homer off reliever Taylor Duchesneau and St. Bernard led 13-9 after its half of the sixth. Veillette, a freshman righthander, took the loss for Killingly, charged with 11 runs on eight hits over five-plus innings, striking out five and walking three and hitting one batter. Duchesneau went two innings, struck out one, walked two, allowed two hits and was charged with two runs. Madison Weaver finished 2-for-5 with one RBI for Killingly. Cara Mayhew went 3-for-5. Duchesneau finished 2-for-4. Morgan Harriot went 3-for-5 with one RBI. Reilly Allen went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Karissa Slowik finished 2-for-3. Sydney Guari went 2-for-5 with a double for Killingly. Sophia Nelson earned the complete-game win, striking out seven, walking four, allowing 17 hits and nine runs. Berkman entered the game as pinch hitter for St. Bernard in the fifth inning and finished 2-for-2 with five RBIs. The win lifted St. Bernard s record to The loss dropped Killingly s record to 2-5. After one-third of the season, Rahal said the Redgals schedule doesn t get easier. We ve got a tough schedule coming up, Rahal said. We have to get runners in scoring position. We ll be back to work. Killingly is next scheduled to play host to Fitch on Friday, May 1, with the first pitch set for 4 p.m. at Foxy Fortin Field. Coach Rahal is likely hoping the Redgals can plate more runners when they re in scoring position. A couple of them hit the ball hard, Rahal said. Fifteen runners are stranded on base. And when we didn t get key hits at key times. We weren t disciplined. We have to be more disciplined at the plate. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) , ext. 110, or by at charlie@villagernewspapers.com. BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR THOMPSON Any time Tourtellotte takes on an ECC Large Division team the odds are stacked against the Small- Division Tigers. So Tourtellotte took some solace in hanging with Ledyard for four innings before the wheels fell off in an 18-4 loss on April 23 at Tourtellotte Memorial High. I said to them Listen, you re playing a large school. We have no business playing large schools, said Tourtellotte coach Brooke DiFormato. That s why the ECC is in the condition that it s in, ready to fold. Tourtellotte trailed Ledyard 3-0 going into the top of the fifth inning. Junior right-hander Crystal Daly ran into trouble in the fifth, walking two and allowing six hits and 10 runs in the inning. But the Tigers stayed close early on, playing sharp defense and keeping within striking distance. They hung with Ledyard and it was a close game for four, four and a half innings, DiFormato said. I m not disappointed. I said to them That s better than I thought you would do. And I didn t mean that as an insult. But I explained the fact that they don t belong playing those Large schools, they ve got twice our roster, they re pulling from bigger feeder programs, they probably have a jayvee team and all that. So we re doing the best we can with what we ve got. The kids fought hard. They never gave up an at-bat. Daly took the loss, striking out four BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR PUTNAM After opening the season with three losses Tourtellotte softball falls to Ledyard over six and two-thirds innings. Emily Vincent went 4-for-4 including two doubles and two RBIs. Michaela Godzik finished 2-for-3 with one RBI. Carinne Sosnowski went 2-for-4. Christina Kopacz went 2-for-4 with one RBI. Jessica Kuelling picked up the victory, going four innings and striking out four, walking none, allowing five hits and no runs. Kali Money went 4-for-5 with three RBIs. Haley Wilt went 3-for-4 including a two-run homer for Ledyard (3-5). Tourtellotte s record fell to 5-3. The Tigers won t be playing a lot more Large Division teams so the odds should equal out as the season progresses. We re trying to beat the teams that we definitely should be able to beat which I think we ve done, all but one, DiFormato said. We just need to learn from these (Large Division) games and take these as an opportunity to get better. That s all I can ask for. PLAINFIELD 4, TOURTELLOTTE 1 THOMPSON Keri Lehtonen struck out nine and allowed two hits to help Plainfield top the Tigers on Tuesday, April 28. Crystal Daly took the complete-game loss, striking out eight and walking one. Christina Kopacz and Emily Vincent each had one hit for Tourtellotte (5-4). Plainfield lifted its record to 3-5. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) , ext. 110, or by at charlie@villagernewspapers.com. Putnam boys set sights on strong finish Putnam High gained some traction with a pair of wins capped by a 13-2 win over Parish Hill on April 22. Senior right-hander Steven Dakai Charlie Lentz photo Putnam High s Steven Dakai struck out 12 and pitched a two-hitter against Parish Hill on April 22. Charlie Lentz photo Tourtellotte pitcher Crystal Daly throws out Ledyard s Sara Bennett after an attempted bunt in the second inning on April 23 in Thompson. tossed a two-hitter to get the complete-game victory. Although Parish Hill went winless through its first five games and had just nine players on its roster, a win is a win regardless of the competition and Putnam coach Chris Hehir was pleased that the Clippers were back on the winning track. Hehir emptied his bench after three innings and restricted his players from advancing on passed balls or wild pitches early on. Putnam led 13-0 after three innings. It s baseball. We teach these guys how to play baseball and it s kind of tough teaching them not how to play baseball, Hehir said. You still have to play baseball. Dakai had a no-hitter going until Bruce Judson blooped a single to right field with one out in the sixth inning. Parish Hill s Tom Merasco doubled to lead off the seventh for the Pirates only other safety. Dakai struck out 12 and walked three. It s great to have someone like (Dakai) in the rotation and have a third pitcher that you can rely on, Hehir said. We need him to seven with no problems and he did that today. Putnam broke to a big lead with five runs in the first inning and four runs in the second inning. Aiden Ciquera knocked a two-run double, Jacob Brule hit a run-scoring double, and Dakai had an RBI-groundout in the Clippers five-run, first inning. Ciquera hit a three-run homer to pace Putnam s four-run, second-inning outburst. It s great to see us putting the bat on the ball, Hehir said. A game like today was tough, I d like to see my starters stay in, but we had to take action. It s good to see the kids on the bench get in. They show up to practice every day and they got their shot at playing the game. Ciquera finished 2-for-4 with five RBIs. Nick Foucault doubled and knocked in one run. Dakai went 2-for-4 with one RBI. Ryan Whitehouse doubled and had three RBIs. Jacob Brule and had one RBI for Putnam. Parish Hill s Henry Tiemann took the loss, going three innings, striking out one, walking six and allowing eight hits and 13 runs. Putnam is next scheduled to play host to Windham Tech on Wednesday, May 6, with the first pitch set for 3:45 p.m. at Murphy Park. After an 0-3 start, Putnam has righted the ship and Hehir said the Clippers are poised to keep winning. I ve got high expectations for these guys. I still would like to be 16-3 or 15-4, Hehir said. I m telling the guys to win out. We ve got our confidence back. The first three games were pretty tough. The weather s getting better. We re out more. We can see live pitching. We re going to make a run at it. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) , ext. 110, or by at charlie@villagernewspapers.com.

19 % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, May 1, 2015 B3 Woodstock girls lacrosse looks ahead to May Woodstock Academy s Madison Brennan races ahead against Waterford. Brennan scored four goals. BY CHARLIE LENTZ VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR WOODSTOCK After several close losses in April, Woodstock Academy girls lacrosse coach Carl Asikainen is ready for the second half of the season. It s like a confidence thing for the team and the girls to see hey, we can do this. We re kind of in new territory, we re close, Asikainen said. But they have a good attitude. I m really looking forward to a good May. The Centaurs began what they hope will be a May turnaround last Tuesday against Waterford. Despite losing 16-8 to the Lancers and falling behind 10-2 at the half Woodstock rallied and tied Waterford 6-6 in the second half at Bentley Athletic Complex on April 28. That was a really good effort and I think we ve made strides on defense all year and this is just kind of evidence of it, Asikainen said. We tied them in the second half. I m really proud of the LEDYARD Woodstock Academy defeated Ledyard in girls track and field Tuesday, April 28, at Ledyard High. For Woodstock: Anna Grudzinski finished second in the 100 hurdles and was victorious in the 300 hurdles. She also finished second in javelin. Kennedy Davignon won the 100 and tied for first in the 200. Abby Lefemine was third in the 100 and tied for first in the 200. Lindsey O Dea returned from injury to win the high jump. Sylvia Lawrence finished second in the 1600 and won the Hannah Matsas was third in the 1600 and second in the Ashley Bedard led a Centaur sweep of the 400 meters, finishing first. She was followed by Kelsey Seabold in second and Kiara Ballou in third. Kara Heilemann won both the shot and discus. Mia Slevinski was second in the shot. Shai-Lin Gothreau jumped her way to third in the long jump. She was also third in the 800 meters. Lauren Perry took home second in the 800 meters. Leeann Rauls took home third in the discus. Allison Kelleher vaulted to a victory in pole vault. She also finished third in triple jump. Caroline Eaton was second in the high jump and won the triple jump. The 4-by-800 relay team of Eaton, Ballou, Bedard, and Seabold finished first to end the meet. The results on the track were tight until the very end. Coach John Ywarsky said thanks to a boost from the field events and the strong showings in the 200, 3200, and 4-by-400 relay team, the girls. I just keep telling them Every team you play, we re close. We don t have that many wins this year but we re doing better than we ever have before against all these schools in the ECC that have good numbers and some good skills. The loss to Waterford dropped Woodstock Academy s record to 1-6 but just three or four more goals could have improved that record. Woodstock fell to Fitch on April 8 and lost to Ledyard 11-9 on April 21. Asikainen said just a few plays can make the difference between winning and losing. This is a possession game. That s one draw, one penalty it s details but we re getting it, Asikainen said. Freshman Madison Brennan led Woodstock with four goals against Waterford. Jacqueline Low scored two goals. Katherine Dalimonte and Taylor Littell each scored one goal for the Centaurs. Goalies Alyson Calabrese and Mikayla Sheldon combined for 10 saves Woodstock Academy s Mikayla Jones passes ahead with Waterford s Sara Lamothe defending. for Woodstock Academy. Brennan s four-goal outburst was impressive for a freshman. We don t even know how good (Brennan) could be. I m just trying to be gentle with her could I play her a million minutes? I m just trying to be sensitive because she s young. She s playing straight attack right now. She s an athlete. She s one of the faster kids on the field, Asikainen said. She has fantastic stick work in front of the goal. She s just an extra special character for sure. I m looking forward to having her play a lot. Brennan came to the Centaurs from Pomfret s Youth Lacrosse program. The youth league that s local is really feeding us some great kids. The team culture is good, said Asikainen. We had 47 that came out for two teams (varsity and junior varsity) this year, which we ve never had before. Asikainen said Woodstock has challenges ahead in the first full Centaurs were able to pull away with a victory over the Colonels. WOODSTOCK BOYS LACROSSE WOODSTOCK Andrew Mancini scored six goals and notched two assists to help Woodstock Academy top St. Bernard/Wheeler 11-2 in lacrosse at Bentley Athletic Complex on April 23. Woodstock s Tucker Johns tallied three goals and three assists. Robert Totten scored one goal and had two assists. Kyle Prouty scored one goal. Bailey Napierata and Zach Burnham each had one assist for Woodstock. Pat Brady and Mike Guth each scored one goal for St. Bernard. Goalie Dan Whittenburg made 11 saves for Woodstock. Allen Schereder mad 14 saves for St. Bernard. On April 22, Ledyard defeated Woodstock Tucker Johns scored four goals for Woodstock. Totten scored one goal and had two assists. Mancini had one goal and one assist. Prouty and Naperiarta each had one assist. Whittenburg made 19 saves and Matt Lefemine made six saves for Woodstock. WOODSTOCK BOYS GOLF COVENTRY Woodstock Academy, Enfield, and host Coventry High competed at Skungamaug Golf Course on April 28 over nine holes with a par 35. Team Medal scores were Coventry 167, Enfield, 176, Woodstock Academy 179. week of May. Next week we re home with Montville, again, we penaltied ourselves out of the game last year but we matched them with skill and athletes so I m hoping for a good result this year, Asikainen said. And then Fitch is home with us next Thursday, we lost to them by one goal in our first game of the year so we re right there. I just keep telling the girls to keep their heads up. Mary Grace Wyatt and Riley Dimmock Coventry scores: Allen Andrews, 41; Tucker Bedard, 37; Doug Pellerin, 45, Josh Phillips, 46; Kyle Camello, 44. Enfield scores: Sam Roy, 38; Will Lloyd, 35; Matt Votta, 58; Cam Gaylor, 50; Alec Burkholder, 53. Woodstock scores:, Jordan Lamothe, 49; Dan Harrington, 45; Nick Waterhouse, 46; Ryan Black, 45; Seth Semmelrock, 43. Woodstock defeated Fitch 7-0 on April 23 at Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson on a par 36 nine-hole match. Dan Harrington (W) Def. Luke Teixeira (F) Ryan Black (W) Def. Kyle Musella (F) Jordan Lamothe (W) Def. Connor Parsons (F) Seth Semmelrock (W) Def. Christian Lamb (F) Evan Clarke (W) 45, win by forfeit. Team Medal score: Woodstock Academy 165, Fitch High School 238. Medalist: Dan Harrington (W) 35 WOODSTOCK SOFTBALL Rylee Hehir struck out nine and walked two to help Woodstock defeat Lyman Memorial 4-3 on April 23. The win lifted Woodstock s record to 3-2, 1-1 ECC. Ann Hardy took the loss for Lyman (1-2 overall, 0-2 ECC). Shannon Creedon went 2-for-3 with a double, scored one run and drove home one run. Angela Caponi went 2-for-4 with a double and scored one run. WOODSTOCK GIRLS GOLF On April 23 the ECC hosted its first ever all ECC girls golf regular season event at Elridge Golf Course, hosted by Stonington High School. This year the ECC brings girls golfers together five times, allowing females who compete on male teams a chance to participate in a female only ECC event. Twentytwo female ECC girls golfers played in this event. Woodstock Academy finishers: first place: Roxanne Garceau, 50; secnd place: Woodstock s Grace Yang, 51; third place: Woodstock s Elaina Becher, 53; fourth place: Woodstock s Alice Meng, 54. Woodstock Academy defeated Norwich Free Academy in girls golf at Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson on April 22. Woodstock: Elaina Becher 46; Roxanne Garceau 44 Medalist; Rachel Byrne 62; Eva Yu 62; Christina Li 69. PUTNAM SOFTBALL Putnam defeated host Parish Hill 19-3 on April 22. Morgan Foucault picked up the win, striking out four, walking five, and allowing three hits. Putnam s Kira Clinkscale went 3-for-4 with a walk, drove home five runs and scored two runs. Ashley Burke went 2-for-3 with two walks, and scored two runs. Mackenzie Livingston finished 2-for-4 with a double, triple, three RBIs, and scored three runs for Putnam. MARIANAPOLIS FRISBEE MANCHESTER Marianapolis varsity ultimate frisbee defeated East each scored five goals for Waterford (6-2) on Tuesday. Megan Sturm and Jacklyn Lavoie both scored two goals. Leah Petrini and Kylie Sheehan both added one goal for the Lancers. Ivanna Hugo and Cat Ward combined for five saves in goal for Waterford. The Centaurs tied Waterford 6-6 in the second half they want to put together two good halves the rest of the season and get some wins in May. Woodstock girls top Ledyard on the track File photo Woodstock Andrew Mancini scored six goals in an 11-2 win over St. Bernard on April 23. Charlie Lentz photos Woodstock Academy s Jacqueline Low, right, and Waterford s Anna Doherty, left, battle for the ball at Bentley Athletic Complex Tuesday. I m trying to get us five, six wins. It s feasible. We ve got to pick our game up. We just have got to keep our heads in it and keep getting better and better, Asikainen said. The girls keep coming to practice. And they keep working hard. I m optimistic that we re going to end the season on a high note. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) , ext. 110, or by at charlie@villagernewspapers.com. Catholic 9-6 on April 27. The win runs the Golden Knights to 4-11 overall. Senior Xingchen Michael Zhou was the Knights best player on the day, catching disc after disc to help the Knights move methodically up the field. The return of freshman Myles Wagner and improved play of sophomore Hung-yi Chester Ting solidified the Marianapolis team. MARIANAPOLIS GIRLS TENNIS Marianapolis defeated MacDuffie School 6-1 on April 27. Phoebe Reagan (MPrep) def. Maju Azevedo (Mac), Alexa Larrea Peralta (MPrep) def. Kacey Deecher (Mac), Natalie Pappas (Mac) def. Marina Kawasaki (MPrep), 9-8, (9-7). 4. Nicole Xie (MPrep) def. Evelyn Chen (Mac), 8-4. Doubles: 1. Reagan & Xie (MPrep) def. Angela & Chen (Mac), Larrea Peralta & Kawasaki (MPrep) def. Deecher & Basak Ozgur (Mac), Nora Ilacqua & Shauna Harney (MPrep) def. Victoria & Anna (Mac), 8-1. Marianapolis baseball The Knights shut out St. Thomas More School 10-0 in 5 innings on the road on April 27. The Knights improved to 5-4 with the win. Senior Ben Fitzpatrick pitched four innings of shutout baseball. Freshman reliever, left-hander Ryan Hourihan, entered in the fifth a picked off his lone baserunner. MARIANAPOLIS BOYS GOLF Worcester Academy defeated Marianapolis 6-0 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club on April 27. The loss dropped the team to 0-2 in the SENE and 0-4 overall on the season. Marianapolis competitors: Justin Kunkel vs. Dan Stewart LOSS 5&4. 2.) Tyler Carlson vs. Tom Gow LOSS 2&1. 3.) Garrett Downs vs. Maddy Belden LOSS 4&3. 4.) Matthew Panagiotou vs. Mitch McAllister LOSS 5&4. 5.) Timothy Edwards vs. Bernie McNamara LOSS 4&3. 6.) Ryan Baronowski vs. Jordan Chagnon LOSS 5&4

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22 B6 % % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, May 1, 2015 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. OBITUARIES notices to adam@villagernewspapers.com or fax them to (860) Photos are welcome in JPEG format. DANIELSON Richard A. Reynolds, 85, passed away on April 21, at Colonial Health & Rehab Center of Plainfield. He was born at home in Lebanon, on Nov. 11, 1929, the son of the late George and Grace (Nettleton) Reynolds. Due to Richard s parents divorce, he and his siblings were placed in foster care. Richard and his siblings were blessed with very devoted foster parents, Harold and Elise White. Richard served in the Army during the Korean War as an artilleryman and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. He liked to attribute his safekeeping while serving in the military from a silver coin he carried in his wallet, given to him by a friend. He continued to carry the coin in his wallet for the rest of his life. After serving his country, he was taught the trade of electrician by Ray Sherman, whom Richard highly respected, and became an expert tradesman himself. Richard was united in marriage to Ann Frances (Bailey) Reynolds at Our Lady of LaSalette Church in Brooklyn, and they were married for 60 years. Some endeavors during his lifetime that made his life rich were being a DANIELSON Helen A. Desmarais, 83, of Danielson, passed away Friday, April 24, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. She was born on Feb. 21, 1932, in Putnam, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Smith) Barlow. She married Albert R. Desmarais on Dec. 26, 1953, in All Hollows Church in Moosup, he died Jan. 23, Helen loved her home and caring for it. She lived her whole life on East Franklin St. in Danielson. She loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 21 in Danielson. Helen worked for the Danielson Cinema. She leaves her daughters, Kathleen and her husband Gary Beaudoin of Danielson, Doreen and her husband SERVICE REMINDER POMFRET Ruth P. Seifert, 92, of Pomfret, died Nov. 27, She was wife of the late Otto Seifert. SERVICE REMINDER THOMPSON Ian Ranald Barker, 67, of Thompson, died Friday, March 13. A Graveside Memorial Service will Richard A. Reynolds, 85 Helen A. Desmarais, 83 Bernice DiUlio, 90 Ruth P. Seifert, 92 Ian Ranald Barker, 67 lifetime member of the VFW, bowling, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, water skiing, growing orchids and going on adventures with his friend in his friend s airplane. Richard leaves behind his wife, two children, David Reynolds and wife Kathleen (Dayville), Nancy (Reynolds) Marple and husband Glen (West Point, Utah); three grandchildren, Adam Reynolds and wife Andrea (Danielson), Alan Reynolds and wife Megan (Danielson), and April Marple (Salt Lake City, Utah). Preceding him in death is his brother, Lawrence Reynolds, sister Alice Reynolds, and sister Josephine (Reynolds) Davis. Surviving Richard are his sisters, Ethel (Reynolds) Hood (North Carolina) and Ruth (Reynolds) Stedman (Putnam). Also, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on June 20, at 11 a.m. in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Richard s name to Windham County Agricultural Society, P.O. Box 410, Brooklyn, CT To leave an online condolence please visit tillinghastfh. com. John Martinik of Thompson, her son Bruce and his wife Lisa Desmarais of Dayville, her seven grandchildren, her seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, one niece and three nephews and Helen s lifelong friend Beatrice Osowski, of Southbridge. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Donald Barlow and Ernest Barlow. Those wishing to donate may make a donation in her memory to DKH Deary Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT ing hours were held Tuesday, April 28, at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. A funeral service was held at the funeral home Wednesday, April 29. Burial followed in South Killingly Cemetery. Share a memory at EASTFORD Bernice DiUlio, 90, of Eastford, died Thursday, April 23, at the Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. She was the wife of the late Salvator Paul Pint DiUlio, who died in Bernice was born April 15, 1925 in Webster, Mass., daughter of the late Frederick and Yvonne (Mayotte) Adams. She had worked at the American Optical Company in Southbridge for many years, retiring from Schott Fiber Optics in Southbridge in Bernice made her home in Southbridge most of her life, moving to Connecticut in 1985 and eventually settling in Eastford. Bernice enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, knitting and reading. If you left her house hungry, it was your own fault! She enjoyed working at Potato Heaven every year until She leaves her son, Mark DiUlio, and his wife Rita of North Grosvenordale, brother Fred Adams and his wife Joyce of Webster, granddaughters Kelly Newth and husband Peter of Putnam, Angela DiUlio and boyfriend Tony of Brimfield, great granddaughters Jordan, Nicole, many nieces and nephews and her longtime friend and Caregiver, Norma DiUlio. She is predeceased by her sister Marion Croke of Southbridge. A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m. at the Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to NECCOG Animal Services, P.O. Box 759, Dayville, CT Share a memory at A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the Abington Cemetery, Route 44 Pomfret. Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, Putnam. be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9 in the Grove Street Cemetery in Putnam. Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. For more information, visit www. smithandwalkerfh.com. We are here to serve you in your time of need Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT N O R T H GROSVENORDALE Robert W. Fafard, 78, of North Grosvenordale, died Monday, April 20, at home after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Lorraine Marie (Campbell) Fafard, they were married May 21, 1961, in Putnam. She died Aug. 20, He was born April 8, 1937, in Webster, Mass., son of Napoleon and Christine (Bielik) Fafard. He had made his home in North Grosvenordale most of his life, a communicant of St. Joseph Church. Robert owned and operated the original Thompson Fence Company for over 25 years. He served three years in the U.S. Army, and received an Honorable Discharge in He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and his great sense of humor, and was a great jokester. Robert was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and brother, his family always came first. He leaves three daughters, Tina Rickaby and husband Joe, Tammie MacKenzie and husband Bill, Pamela WEBSTER, Mass. Ovide A. Kookie Cournoyer, 71, died Wednesday, April 22, in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, with his family at his side. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Linda C. (Valentinetti) Cournoyer; a son, Daniel R. Cournoyer, Sr. and his wife Ranee Cournoyer; a daughter, Denise L. Cournoyer, all of Webster; three grandchildren, Ashley, Daniel Jr. and August Cournoyer; a brother, Richard Cournoyer of Wethersfield; four sisters, Annette Hamilton of Woodstock, Conn., Yvette Alexander of North Grosvenordale, Virginia Gatzke of Webster, Mass., and Julieanna Stachelek of Dudley, Mass.; nephews and nieces. He was born in Webster, a son of Ovide E. and Annabelle (Robbins) Cournoyer and was a lifelong resident. He served in the Army National Guard for 11 years. Mr. Cournoyer was an auto body DANIELSON Kenneth N. Griffiths, 84, of Danielson, died Thursday, April 23, in Stoughton, Mass. He was born in South Killingly, at home on Aug. 18, 1930, son of the late Nelson and Helen (Grinnell) Griffiths. Kenneth was the husband of Carol (Weineck) Griffiths, they were married on June 25, 2012 and prior to that Barbara B. Griffiths; they were married in East Killingly on Feb. 6, Kenneth was enlisted in the Army of occupation in Germany after World War II. He was a founding member of the South Killingly Fire Department, and owned his own construction business, building over 60 local homes over the years, as well as being a driving force in various projects at his children s homes over the years. He also jointly owned and operated Kenbar Acres Natural Foods for 28 years. He was an organic gardener, farmer, enjoyed running his sawmill and making maple syrup. He is survived by his second wife DANIELSON Yvonne Baker, 67, of Danielson, died Wednesday, April 15, at Davis Place in Danielson. She was born Aug. 16, 1947 in Danielson, daughter of the late Richard and Mary J. (Bernier) Baker. She had made her home in the Danielson/Brooklyn area most of her life. She had a great love of country Robert W. Fafard, 78 Ovide A. Cournoyer, 71 Smith and Walker Funeral Home 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT Yvonne Baker, 67 Bergeron and husband Kevin, his son Charles Fafard and wife Lori, all of North Grosvenordale, his grandchildren, Alicia Racine, Danielle Rickaby, Nichole Kozaczka, Trisha MacKenzie, Kayla Fafard, Lauren Ricci, Jeremy Bergeron, Emily Mackenzie, Dylan Rickaby, Anthony Ricci, Kimberly Fafard; also, seven great grandchildren; his brother Roland Fafard of North Grosvenordale; his sister Joanna Dubois of Thompson; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by many brothers and sisters. ing hours were held Friday, April 24, at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, 12 Main Street, North Grosvenordale. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of NECT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT Share a memory at technician at local repair shops for many years. He then worked as a prep chef at the Colonial Restaurant for 15 years, retiring in He planted and harvested an annual vegetable garden. He was an ardent fan of the New England Patriots. He and his family took many trips and especially enjoyed going to Disney World. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 4, in St. Joseph Church, 10 H. Putnam Road, Charlton (please meet at the church). Burial will be held privately. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 3, in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster. Donations may be made to the Center of Hope All Aboard the Arc Denise Cournoyer Team, P.O. Box 66, Southbridge, MA For more information, visit www. scanlonfs.net. Kenneth N. Griffiths, 84 Carol Griffiths, sons Kevin S. Griffiths and wife Paula of Danielson, Bruce G. Griffiths of Danielson; daughter Lynn E. Griffiths and husband Michael Lam of Thompson; brothers Nelson Griffiths of Orlando, Fla., and David Griffiths of Danielson, as well as sisters Diana Russell of Geneva, N.Y., and Roberta Dorr of Canterbury. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and will be sadly missed by his beloved dog Penny. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara Griffiths, brothers Roy Griffiths and Southward Griffiths. Funeral service was held at The Danielson Church of the Nazarene. Burial was in South Killingly Cemetery with full military honors. Tillinghast Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Donations in his memory may be made to the 4 H Foundation, Taft Pond Road, Abington, CT 06230, St. Jude Children s Hospital or The Danielson Church of the Nazarene. music and also loved spending time with her family. She will be missed by her whole family. She leaves her sons, Carl Carlson, Richard James Baker, Sr., her grandson Richard James Baker Jr.; her sisters Irene Carpenter, Claire Brisson and a brother Donald Baker. Funeral Services will be private. The Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Share a memory with her family at Tillinghast Funeral Homes Serving All Faiths Since 1881 Steve Bennardo Owner/Funeral Director Division of Smith and Walker, Inc. Steven W. Farner, Owner ~ Funeral Director 433 Main Street Danielson, CT Main Street Central Village, CT

23 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. notices to or fax them to (860) Photos are welcome in JPEG format. % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % OBITUARIES Friday, May 1, 2015 B7 Russell Buell Hibbard, 86 N O R T H WOODSTOCK Russell Buell Hibbard, 86, of North Woodstock, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, after a sudden illness. He was the middle son of the late Olive (Buell) and Clifford Hibbard. He was born May 7, He was predeceased by his brothers Carlton Hibbard and Stuart Hibbard. He leaves his nieces and nephews Loring, Bryant and his wife Cindy, Richard Hibbard, and Joanne and Lisa Arsenal all of Grosvenordale. He also leaves his great nieces and nephews Courtney, Jarrod, Jay, Ryan, Nicole, Olivia and Demetri along with six great-great nieces and nephews. In addition to his family, Russell also leaves his caregiver and friend Amanda Jackson. Russell was a graduate of Woodstock Academy s Class of He continued to work on the family farm for several years after high school, joining the United States Army in He proudly served his country in Munich, Germany until After returning home, he held various jobs, including 20 years at Belding Heminway as well as 15 years working for the State of Connecticut. W E B S T E R, Mass. Paula J. (Menzigian) Lefebvre, 49, of Webster, died Saturday, April 25, in the Harrington Hospital at Hubbard, Webster. She leaves her husband of 20 years, Ronald R. Lefebvre. She also leaves two sons, John Cygan, of Webster, and Aram Charles of Kentucky, two daughters, Lynn N. Shea of Milton, and Sarah I. Cygan of Webster. She also leaves two sisters, Virginia Menzigian of Thompson, Paula J. Lefebvre, 49 Russell was a lifetime member of the North Woodstock Congregational Church; The National Grange as well as Senexet Grange; and the Connecticut State Employees Association. In March 2013, Russell received a citation from the Connecticut General Assembly honoring his 65 years of service to the Muddy Brook Fire Department. He was also a member of the Woodstock Agricultural Society and at the Woodstock Fair could be found in many of the various booths helping serve food, working the bingo tent, and in most recent years watching over the antique tractors. Russell s quiet conversation and pleasant smile will certainly be missed by his family and friends. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held Saturday, May 9 at 12 noon at the Center Cemetery, Center Cemetery Road, Woodstock, followed by a 1 p.m. Memorial Service at the North Woodstock Congregational Church, Routes 169 & 198 followed by refreshments. Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Share a memory at www. smithandwalkerfh.com. and Marlene Menzigian of Florida. She also leaves her beloved aunt and unlcle Edward and Ruth Menzigian of Rutland, and nieces and nephews. She was born in Webster, daughter of the late Paul and Isabel R. (Barbour) Menzigian and lived here all her life. There are no calling hours. A graveside service was held in the East Thompson Cemetery, East Thompson Rd., Thompson, on Thursday, April 30. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. A guest book is available at www. shaw-majercik.com where you may post a condolence or a memory. DANIELSON Don Hubert, 82, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Putnam, a son of the late Omer and Lumina (LaBonte) Hubert. Mr. Hubert was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was employed for more than 30 years as a material handler at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford and subsequently as a maintenance technician at Staples in Plainfield. Don and his beloved wife of over 59 years Anita Hubert (Duso) were married at Our Lady of Peace Church in East Killingly on May 7, He was a communicant at St. James Church in Danielson. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, camping and watching the local sports teams on television. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren at all of their sports events and activities. He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings Norman, Lawrence, Jeanette, Walter, Lorraine, Albert, ROGERS Stacia (Schap) Zadora, 84, of Rogers, died Thursday April 16, at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, R.I. She was born in West Warren, Mass., May 28, 1930, daughter of John and Julia (Zajac) Schap. Stacia was the beloved wife of Stephen Zadora Sr., who died Aug. 21, Her survivors include, four sons: Stephen (Stoge) and his wife Linda of Rogers, Alan of Elmer, Oklahoma, Richard (Maynard) and his wife Paula of Thompson, David and his wife Patricia of South Killingly, grandchildren Michael, Chris, Bryan, Shannon, Donald D. Hubert, 82 Stacia Zadora, 84 Patricia and Raymond. Besides his wife he leaves two sons, Donald D. Hubert Jr. and his wife Suzanne of Brooklyn and Ricky A. Hubert and his partner Kevin Larke of Palm Springs, Calif.; three grandchildren whom he dearly treasured, Catherine, Craig and his wife Elizabeth and Colin; his sister Elizabeth and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Don s Life will be held at St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson on Friday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial at St. Joseph s Cemetery in Dayville. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations may be made to the St. James School. To leave an online condolence please visit tillinghastfh.com. Troy, Kimberly, and Travis Zadora, Stacy Dalpe and Mandy Nelson, great grandchildren Megan, Macy, Nathan, Parker, Daniel, Noah, Tessa, Tatum, Tyler Zadora, Keagan Ford, David, Devin, and Alivia Dalpe, sister Helen Deloge of Dayville; sister Mildred Daigneault of Brooklyn. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Heather Zadora, brothers, Rudolph and Stanley Schap and her sister Wanda Labrec. ing Hours were held Thursday, April 23, at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, with a Funeral Service in the Funeral Home. Burial followed at Holy Cross Cemetery Danielson. Share a memory at OBITUARIES are published at no charge. notices to adam@villagernewspapers.com or fax them to (860) Photos are welcome in JPEG format. Officials discuss rabies protocols at information exchange BROOKLYN The Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH) recently convened a rabies information exchange and panel discussion of state, regional, and local rabies response partners. The meeting, held on April 14, at Quinebaug Valley Community College, allowed partners to discuss policies, protocols, and communications related to rabies response in northeast Connecticut. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The vast majority of rabies cases each year occur in wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. The rabies virus infects the central nervous system, ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. The goal of this important meeting was to reduce the risk of rabies transmission in humans and animals by improving inter-agency collaboration, said NDDH Director of Health Susan Starkey, who also served as moderator for the panel discussion. We are grateful to have had the participation of so many state, regional, and local subject matter experts who served as panelists so we could fine-tune our coordinated efforts. Lessons learned from this exchange will also help us to develop effective rabies awareness messages for our communities. Reports of rabies exposures often peak during spring and summer months, when increased outdoor activities can bring people and pets in close proximity to wildlife. In reality, rabies poses a year-round threat but during this time of year, we receive increased reports of people coming in contact with raccoons, skunks, foxes, bats, and stray cats, explained NDDH Public Health Nurse Nancy Beaudry. If a person has been bitten, or if the saliva of a potentially rabid animal comes in contact with a person s eyes, nose, mouth, or open wounds, it is important to seek medical treatment and contact the health TOWN OF THOMPSON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS LEGAL NOTICE The Town of Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on May 11, 2015 beginning at 7PM in the Merrill Seney Room, Thompson Town Hall, 815 Riverside Dr., North Grosvenordale, CT for the following: Variance 14-11: Brian LaBonte, applicant. David LaBonte, Owner of Record. For property at 58 Center St., Thompson. Map 116/Block 13/ Lot 4/Zone R-40. Variance requested for side yard setback deficiency of 18 feet. Variance 14-12: Scott Parker, applicant. Scott and Tracy Parker, Owners of Record. For property at 12 Woodstock Rd. Map 29/Block 104/ Lot 22/Zone C. Variance requested to department right away so we can provide proper notification and information to any exposed individuals. The information exchange was attended by veterinarians, animal control officers, nuisance wildlife control operators, emergency response personnel, shelter personnel and others. Panelists explained their agency s role in rabies management and response. Public health assures that people remain safe from exposure to rabies. The Department of Agriculture and animal control officers are charged with rabies management and response for domestic animals and the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection handles issues concerning wildlife such as biting/ attack incidents, wildlife management and rehabilitation. Panelists for the discussion included Dr. Randall Nelson, Co-coordinator of the Epidemiology and Emerging Infections Program and State Public Health Veterinarian from the CT Department of Public Health; Mary Jane Lis, State Veterinarian, and Raymond T. Connors, Supervisor of the Animal Control Division from the CT Department of Agriculture; Laurie Fortin, Wildlife Biologist from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; Trooper James Esposito from the Connecticut State Police; Dianne Collette, Director of Animal Services from the Northeast CT Council of Governments; Dr. Betsy Graham from Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital; Dr. Steven Wexler, Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine from Day Kimball Healthcare; and Nancy Beaudry, Public Health Nurse from NDDH. To stay safe, NDDH advises: Stay away from wild animals, strays, and domestic animals that are unfamiliar to you. This includes touching, holding, transporting, feeding, or caring for a stray. Seek medical treatment immediately if you ve been bitten. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and lots of water. Your physician will determine if you need anti-rabies treatment. Report the incident immediately to your local health department so they can conduct an locate liquor store within 1500 feet of another establishment that dispenses alcoholic beverages. Variance 14-13: Carolyn Parker, applicant. Cumberland Farm, Owner of Record. For property at 854 Riverside Dr. Map 169/Block 93/Lot 8-A/Zone C. Variance requested to modify existing Pylon Sign. Variance 15-01: Robert L, Witham, Jr., applicant. Robert and Michele Witham, Owners of Record. For property at 12 Hill Rd. Map 109/Block 34/Lot 32B/ Zone R-40. Variance requested for barn/shed to be less than 150 from property line. Variance 15-04: Dean Kwasniewski, applicant and Owner of Record. For property at 169 Porter Plain Rd. Map 135/Block 22/Lot 9/zoneR-40. Variance requested for 15ft side yard setback LEGALS investigation and provide proper notification and information to exposed individuals Wear heavy leather gloves if handling a pet that has been involved in an altercation with a wild or unfamiliar animal; isolate the pet from contact with other pets and people for a minimum of several hours; and wash your hands well following the incident. Avoid direct contact with any saliva or brain/nervous tissue. Pet owners should assure that all of their pets, whether indoor or outdoor animals, are current on all vaccinations, which are required by law. If you bring your pet to the veterinarian after an animal attack, the vet may ask you about any human exposures. They should direct you to contact the local health department. Bats have small teeth that may leave marks not easily seen. There are certain circumstances when a person might not be aware or able to tell if a bite has occurred. This includes if a sleeping person awakens to find a bat in the room; or if an adult witnesses a bat in a room with a previously unattended child; an intellectually or developmentally disabled person or an intoxicated person. Medical attention is recommended for any of these situations. In all circumstances, contact local or state health departments for assistance with medical advice and testing bats for rabies. Multiple agencies can be involved in a rabies case. This includes the local health department, local Animal Control Officers, Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators, veterinarians, State testing laboratories, the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the CT Department of Agriculture. Be sure to share accurate details so all authorities can conduct proper investigations. To report a wild animal attack on humans: Northeast District Department of Health Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division (Note DEEP Environmental Conservation Police Officers will only be deficiency. Variance 15-05: SHR Energy Management, applicant. CRES-RI, Inc., Owner of Record. For property at 0 Riverside Dr. Map 61/Block/56/Lot 34/ Zone C. Use variance requested to allow installation of solar power generating infrastructure on the subject property. Files are available to review in the Planning & Development Office, 2 nd floor, Town Hall. At these hearings, interested parties may appear and be heard, and written testimony received. Respectfully submitted, Daniel Roy, Chairman May 1, 2015 May 8, 2015 available in cases when an aggressive animal has attacked a person or domestic animal and the attacking animal is present. Officers are not available to respond to bats in living spaces or most calls of wildlife behaving abnormally. In these cases, contact a licensed Nuisance Control Wildlife Operator, a local Animal Control Officer or local police.) To report a domestic animal attack on a human: Contact your town Animal Control Officer (See below) Northeast District Department of Health To report a wild animal attack on a domestic animal: Contact your local Animal Control Officer (See below) Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division For more information about rabies: Contact your local Animal Control Officer Northeast District Department of Health / Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Wildlife Div (This website includes a directory of licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators.) Department of Agriculture, Animal Control Division www. ct.gov/doag Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website - CDC Healthy Pets/Healthy People website - index.html Animal Control Officers (ACO) for the Northeast District Department of Health area: Northeast CT Council of Governments (NECCOG) covers: Brooklyn, Canterbury, Hampton, Killingly, Pomfret, Sterling, Woodstock Town Animal Control Officers (ACO): Eastford Plainfield Putnam Thompson Union NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Douglas L. Krofina, AKA Douglas Louis Krofina, ( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast Probate District, by decree dated April 27, 2015, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Brenda Duquette, Clerk The fiduciary is: Andrea A Krofina c/o James K. Kelley, Esq., Jackson, Harris, Hubert & Kelley, LLC, 245 Main Street, Danielson, CT May 1, 2015 Turn To LEGALS page B8

24 B8 % % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, May 1, 2015 LEGALS continued from page B7 TOWN OF THOMPSON At the April 14, 2015 meeting of the Thompson Inland Wetlands Commission the following actions were taken: Application #SUB15003 approved, Frog Rock LLC, 0 Sunset Hill Rd. (Assessor s Map 103, Block 40, Lot 3E) - conceptual approval for a 3 lot subdivision; Application #IWA15004, Frog Rock LLC, 0 Sunset Hill Rd. (Assessor s Map 103, Block 40, Lot 3E) -the construction of a driveway from Sunset Hill Road across wetlands/watercourses for existing residence that is currently accessed through 36 Terrace Dr.. Francesca Morano, Chair May 1, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF SHEILA M. McDERMOTT ( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast Probate District, by decree dated April 21, 2015, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Janis E. Beltis, Clerk The fiduciary is: Daniel A. Ripa, 367 Glasgow Street, Clyde, NY May 1, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF CATHERINE A. PRITCHARD ( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast Probate District, by decree dated April 22, 2015, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Janis E. Beltis, Clerk The fiduciary is: Nancy Pritchard Weiss c/o Nicholas A. Longo, Esq., Bachand, Longo & Higgins, 168 Main Street, PO Box 528, Putnam, CT May 1, 2015 TOWN OF THOMPSON ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS LEGAL NOTICE The Town of Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals, following public hearings held, at its Special Meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 7:00PM, Community Center Room 1, Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, CT, the Board rendered the following decisions: ZBA #15-02 David Held, Provost & Rovero, Inc., applicant, TLC Group, LLC, owner, for property at 693 Riverside Dr. Request determination that proposed driveway location (approx. 110 from property line) is less nonconforming than current driveway location (approx. 20 from property line). DETERMINATION APPROVED ZBA Capital Development Partners LLC, applicant, Henry A. Deming Trust, owner, for property at 0 Riverside Dr., Assessor s Map 65/ Block 94A/Lot 1B. Variance requested from Article VI, Section 5 Off-Street Loading, to eliminate the required loading space. APPROVED Respectfully submitted, Daniel Roy, Chairman May 1, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Ellen L Cayer, ( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast LEGALS Probate District, by decree dated April 21, 2015, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Brenda Duquette, Clerk The fiduciary is: Lucyna Chzaszcz c/o Frank G. Herzog, Esq., Scheibeler & Herzog, Attorneys at Law, 35 Academy Street, PO Box 711, Danielson, CT May 1, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Dorothy S Drinkwine, ( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast Probate District, by decree dated April 22, 2015, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Brenda Duquette, Clerk The fiduciary is: William Wonoski, 1 Westside Drive, Apt 7, N. Grosvenordale, CT May 1, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF GARY A. POTTER, ( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast Probate District, by decree dated April 23, 2015, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Janis E. Beltis, Clerk The fiduciary is: Jason Z, Stanton c/o Stephen J. Adams, Esq., 158 Main Street, Suite 7, PO Box 682 Putnam, CT May 1, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF DONALD A. SPAETH, AKA Donald Spaeth, AKA Donald Allison Spaeth( ) The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Northeast Probate District, by decree dated April 23, 2015, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. Janis E. Beltis, Clerk The fiduciary is: Pamela B. Spaeth c/o Mark R. Brouillard, Esq., St. Onge & Brouillard, PO Box 550, Putnam, CT May 1, 2015 Legal Notice Pursuant to Connecticut general Statute Sec. 8-3(f), Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Official of the Town of Woodstock approved a Zoning Permit for construction of a accessory apartment at 487 Route 198, Woodstock Valley, CT a.k.a. Assessors Map 5787 Block 34 Lot 12. Any aggrieved person may appeal this decision to the Woodstock Zoning Board of Appeals within 30 days of the publication of this Notice in accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes Section 8-7 as amended. Contact the Building Office at (860) for details on filing an appeal with the ZBA. Dated at Woodstock, Connecticut, this 21st day of April, Keith & Nicole Audet, Applicant May 1, 2015 NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF WOODSTOCK May 12, 2015 The Annual Town Meeting of the electors and citizens qualified to vote in town meetings of the Town of Woodstock, Connecticut, will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169 in Woodstock, Ct to consider the following actions and to vote on the following resolutions: 1) To elect a Moderator; 2) To approve the proposed budget of the Town of Woodstock for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016 in the amount of $22,014, as has been recommended by the Board of Finance and to appropriate said sum to meet the recommended expenditures; 3) To adopt a Capital Improvement Plan for a five-year period ending as has been recommended by the Board of Finance; RESOLVED, that the Town of Woodstock s local capital improvement projects of $17,304, and capital improvement plan as defined in Section through 7-538, a copy of which plan is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and available for public inspection during normal business hours, is hereby ratified and approved; 4) To consider a resolution, (a) to appropriate $2,789,580 for costs related to the replacement of all or portions of the roofs of the Woodstock Elementary School and Woodstock Middle School, and related improvements and repairs which may include but are not limited to rooftop mechanical equipment, gutter and drainage systems, and positive air ventilation system improvements, and for costs related to the financing of the projects. The appropriation may be spent for design, construction, acquisition and installation costs, preparation of educational specifications and schematic drawings, equipment, materials, engineering fees and other consultant fees, grant application and management costs, legal fees, net interest on borrowings and other financing costs, and other expenses related to the projects or their financing. The School Facilities Upgrade Committee shall be authorized to determine the scope and the particulars of the projects, and to reduce or modify the scope of the projects as necessary or desirable; and the entire appropriation may be expended on the projects as so reduced or modified. The Town anticipates receiving grants from the State of Connecticut Department of Education equal to approximately 47% of cost of the projects to defray in part the appropriation; (b) to authorize the issue of bonds or notes of the Town in an amount not to exceed $2,789,580 to finance the appropriation; to provide that the amount of bonds or notes authorized shall be reduced by the amount of grants received by the Town to the extent that such grants are not separately appropriated to pay additional costs of the projects; to authorize the issue of temporary notes of the Town in an amount not to exceed $2,789,580 in anticipation of such bonds or notes and the receipt of grants; and to authorize the majority of the Selectmen and the Treasurer of the Town to determine the amounts, dates, interest rates, maturities, redemption provisions, form and other details of the bonds, notes or temporary notes; and to perform all other acts which are necessary or appropriate to issue the bonds, notes or temporary notes; (c) to take such action to allow temporary advances of available funds and to reasonably expect the Town to reimburse any such advances from the proceeds of borrowings in an aggregate principal amount not in excess of the amount of borrowing authorized above for the projects; to authorize the majority of the Selectmen and the Treasurer to amend such declaration of official intent as they deem necessary or advisable and to bind the Town pursuant to such representations and covenants as they deem necessary or advisable in order to maintain the continued exemption from federal income taxation of interest on the bonds, notes or temporary notes authorized by this resolution, if issued on a tax-exempt basis, including covenants to pay rebates of investment earnings to the United States in future years; and to make representations and enter into written agreements for the benefit of holders of the bonds, notes or temporary notes to provide secondary market disclosure information, which agreements may include such terms as they deem advisable or appropriate in order to comply with applicable laws or rules pertaining to the sale or purchase of such bonds, notes or temporary notes; (d) to authorize the School Facilities Upgrade Committee to act as the school building committee for the projects; and to authorize that Committee to approve design and construction expenditures for the projects, to contract with architects, engineers, contractors and others in the name and on behalf of the Town, and to exercise such other powers as are necessary or appropriate to complete the projects; (e) to authorize Board of Education, the Superintendent of Schools or the Superintendent s designee, the Chairman of the School Facilities Upgrade Committee, and other proper officers and officials of the Town to apply for and accept or reject state grants for each of the projects, to file grant applications with the State Department of Education, to execute grant agreements for each of the projects, and to file such documents as may be required by the State Department of Education to obtain grants for the costs of each of the projects; and (f) to authorize the Board of Selectmen, the First Selectman, the Treasurer, the Board of Education, the School Facilities Upgrade Committee and other proper officers of the Town to take any other action which is necessary or desirable to enable the Town to complete the projects, and to issue bonds, notes or temporary notes and to obtain grants to finance the appropriation for the projects. A copy of the full text of the Resolution under Item 4 is available at the Office of the Town Clerk 5) To consider and act on a resolution approving an expenditure not to exceed $80,000 from the Woodstock Agricultural Land Preservation and Land Acquisition Fund as the Town s contribution toward the purchase price and associated costs of development rights to an approximately 120+ acre parcel of land in the Town of Woodstock, Connecticut, currently owned by Douglas E. May, Derek N. May, Dale W. May and Darrell C. May, located on the general southerly side of Woodstock Road and generally easterly side of Old South Road, known as May Farm, as the Town s contribution toward the purchase of the development rights to said parcel. The Town s contribution toward the purchase price shall be in addition to funding for the purchase to be supplied by the State of Connecticut and the United States Department of Agriculture. A copy of the Offer to Purchase is on file with the Woodstock Town Clerk s Office. 6) To authorize the Board of Selectmen to apply for State and Federal Grants; 7) To transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting; and 8) To adjourn. Items 2 and 4. Pursuant to Section 7-7 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended, to adjourn said town meeting at its conclusion and to submit the resolutions to be presented under items 2 and 4 of this notice to referendum vote on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 8:00 p.m. Electors and persons qualified to vote in town meetings who are not electors shall vote at the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169 in Woodstock. The aforesaid resolution shall be submitted to the voters at referendum under the following headings: SHALL THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,014, AS HAS BEEN RECOMMEND- ED BY THE BOARD OF FINANCE AND TO APPROPRIATE SAID SUM TO MEET THE RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURES? SHALL THE TOWN OF WOODSTOCK APPROPRIATE $2,789,580 FOR COSTS RELATED TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WOODSTOCK ELEMEN- TARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS ROOFS; AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE PORTION OF THE APPROPRIA- TION NOT DEFRAYED FROM GRANTS? Voters approving the resolutions will vote Yes and those opposing said resolutions will vote No. Absentee ballots will be available from the Town Clerk s office. Dated at Woodstock, Connecticut, this 22nd day of April, Allan D. Walker, Jr., First Selectman Chandler M. Paquette, Selectman D. Mitchell Eaffy, Selectman Attest: Judy E. Walberg, Town Clerk May 1, 2015 RECEIPTS ESTIMATED PROPOSED Cash Available for Appropriation $ 283,946 $ 169,946 Prior Taxes, Interest & Leins, MVS $ 300,000 $ 300,000 State Grants: Education $ 5,520,270 $ 5,455,993 Tax Relief for Elderly $ 46,000 $ 46,000 Other State Money $ 130,638 $ 203,715 Other Income $ 428,614 $ 407,820 TOTAL CASH BALANCE & RECEIPTS $ 6,709,468 $ 6,583,474 EXPENDITURES Ordinary Expenditures: General Government $ 2,020,978 $ 2,012,963 Public Safety $ 823,686 $ 827,055 Highways $ 1,458,406 $ 1,508,142 Health, Recreation & Welfare $ 498,697 $ 490,000 Contingency $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Redemption of Debt $ 501,447 $ 498,128 Board of Education Budget $ 16,491,766 $ 16,628,004 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 21,844,980 $ 22,014,292 Less Cash Balance & Receipts $ 6,709,468 $ 6,583,474 TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION $ 15,135,512 $15,430,818*** ***subject to change

25 May 1, noon-8pm Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will hold a fish fry in the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Fish and chips ($10); baked haddock ($11); fried clams ($14); baked or fried scallops ($11-14); combo platters ($14-17) or council2087@att.net % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Villager Newspapers COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Shining a light on community events Friday, May 1, 2015B9 May 8, 7pm BEEhavior: Astounding Acts & Amazing Feats of Honey Bees, a lecture & demonstration by Dr. Ralph Yulo, Professor of Biology, ECSU. Free. Family Friendly. Refreshments. Eastford Town Office Building Lower Level (school parking lot), 16 Westford Rd., Eastford. Bees are in crisis. May 2, 7am-12pm Friends of Pomfret Public Library Book and Tag Sale, Pomfret Community School Cafeteria. $5 bag book sale from 11am - 12pm. May 2, 1:30pm The Killingly Historical Society will be hosting a program that will feature a classic radio program - Fibber McGee and Molly. There will be a discussion of early radio sets and several will be on display. 196 Main St. Danielson with questions. May 2, 7:30am French River Clean UP. Registration, coffee & doughnuts from Valley Springs Sportsmen s Club, Valley Road, North Grosvenordale. Clean-up from 8am noon; Lunch Valley Springs. For information call May 2, 1pm 4pm (Rain date is May 3, 1pm) Gather at paved lot at Pomfret Station, 13 Railroad Avenue (off Rte. 169). Meet TLGV s Ranger as he leads us along the Air Line Trail, for an easy walk, totaling 4.2 miles. Shuttle back to Pomfret Station (the round-trip is 8.4 miles). Contact marcy@tlgv.org or with questions. May 2, 12noon and 2:30pm Zero Energy House is on tour. Beautiful, affordable home showcases the latest technologies in Killingly. Tours/seminars of a winning zero energy house. Tickets:$15. Ticket information: tour information: Sponsored by PACE: (a nonprofit organization). May 2, 9am - 2pm Union Community Tag Sale, 1043 Buckley Highway, Union Town Hall back parking lot & Community Room. Donations: Drop off May 1, 12pm-7pm, May 2, 9am-noon Thompson Public Library Friends Book and Bake Sale and quilt raffle Book donations accepted until May 1, noon, and baked items until 5pm, and morning of sale. May 2, 9am-4pm West Woodstock Library Annual Book Sale. The Friends of the Woodstock IV Libraries will have a great volume of books available, not sorted or picked over. May 2, 12noon & 2:30pm Zero Energy House Tour - Beautiful, affordable home showcases the latest technologies in Killingly. Tour a zero energy house. Tickets:$15. Information: Sponsored by PACE: (a nonprofit organization). May 6, 6pm NECCOG Animal Services free Pet Loss Support Group, at NECCOG, 125 Putnam Pike, Dayville No reservations required. We know how hard it is to lose a special friend. (First Wednesday of every month, 6pm) May 7, 7:30 pm The Brooklyn Historical Society will sponsor a historical portrayal Mary Todd Lincoln: Wife Town Hall OR Rent a table for $20. Table provided. Contact: silbermann4@gmail.com or and Widow by accomplished actress Sally Mummey. Location: Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, (Route 6). For info: May 7 & 8, 9-12pm An ongoing art exhibit will be available for viewing on: May 7 & 8, 9-12pm, May 9, 10-2pm, May 10, 11-2pm, May 11-15, 9-12pm at The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Woodstock, 543 RT 169, Woodstock. For more information call May 8, noon-8pm Knights of Columbus Council 2087 will serve a barbequed chicken dinner in the Knights Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Barbequed chicken, shells and sauce, and French fries. All you can eat for $10 per person or council2087@att.net. May 8, 7:30pm Canterbury Historical Society Presents: Laurie Masciandaro on The Beautiful and the Good: Roseland Cottage and the Bowen Family 19th Roseland Cottage in Woodstock is a National Historic Landmark and a landmark example of Gothic Revival architecture. Free admission. Canterbury Town Hall Community Room, 1 Municipal Drive, Canterbury. www. canterburyhistorical.org May 9, 10am to 3pm Prudence Crandall Museum hosts Lives and Legacies: Prudence Crandall s African-American Students, Panelists: Jennifer Rycenga, Afua Cooper, Julie Winch will focus on the African- American students who attended Crandall s Canterbury Female Academy, $20 (includes program, museum admission and lunch.) at Canterbury Comm. Center, 1 Municipal Dr., Canterbury. Info/Registration: ext 7 May 9, 9am-12noon Mother s Day Plant and Bake Sale. Federated Church of Christ Brooklyn Center. Hanging Baskets, Annuals, etc. Baked Goods, Rada Knives, May 9, 1-5pm The Annual Danielson Post Office Food Drive helps Friends of Assisi Food Pantry; May 9, place food items on your mailbox and postal workers will pick them up as mail is delivered. Or drop the Food Pantry (77 Water St. Danielson) from 1-5pm for further information. Last Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30pm Free community meal at Thompson Congregational Church, 347 Thompson Road, Thompson (the corner of Rts. 193 and Rt. 200) Artists wanted: FACES at FAHS, (Fine Art & Craft Exhibit & Sale at the Finnish American Heritage Society still has some outdoor spaces available for artisans. $30 fee postmarked on or before July 31, $40 fee after July 31. FACESatFAHS@gmail.com, facebook FACES at FAHS or for info. 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 ext. 104, or teri@villagernewspapers.com. Deadline for submission is Monday at Noon HERE & THERE Local Events, Arts, and Entertainment Listings FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MAY 1 AND 2 ANNUAL WINDHAM COUNTY 4H AUCTION AND TAG SALE Woodstock Fairgrounds Rte. 169, Woodstock, CT Auction preview at 5 p.m. Auction at 6 p.m FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY MAY 1, 2, 3 KLEM S SPRING FEST AND TENT SALE Come early for the best selection! View the schedule at KLEM S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA SATURDAY, MAY 2 ROB ADAMS Popular vocalist/guitarist 9 :00 p.m. 308 LAKESIDE 308 East Main St., East Brookfield, MA FAMILY FUN FISHING DAY 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Rain date May 9) All ages catch and release event Educational activities and demonstrations For information and registration: RIVER BEND FARM 287 Oak St., Uxbridge, MA Sponsored by Alternatives and the Blackstone Valley Watershed Assoc. in partnership with MS DCR and MA Fisheries and Wildlife BEST HAT CONTEST in honor of the Kentucky Derby Prizes awarded just before the race at 6:00 p.m. And then at 9:00 ROB ADAMS Popular local guitarist/ vocalist 308 LAKESIDE 308 East Main St. East Brookfield, MA SUNDAY, MAY 3 CRAFTS FAIR AT THE INN AT WOODSTOCK HILL 94 Plaine Hill Rd., Woodstock, CT 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 80 crafters MONDAY, MAY 4 ST. ANNE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $500 grant for a new student $1,000 grant for a new family of 2 or more students 12 Day St., Webster, MA stanneschoolwebster.org THURSDAY, MAY 7 SPECIAL EVENT: NATE KENYON Home for a visit from Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry 8:00 p.m. 308 LAKESIDE 308 East Main St. East Brookfield. MA WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY MAY 6-10 RECORDS & BURPEE TRAVELING CHILDREN S ZOO Free admission! Educational family fun KLEM S 117 West Main St., Spencer, MA SATURDAY, MAY 9 THE SASSY CHAPEAU HAT SHOW Thompson Raceway Restaurant Rte. 193, Thompson, CT 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tickets $ CLASS REUNION ACOUSTIC DUO Featuring Jack Mulhall and Gary Suter 9:00 p.m. 308 LAKESIDE 308 East Main St. East Brookfield, MA SATURDAY, MAY 16 7:00 p.m. SONGS OF WWII PERFORMED BY SINGING STAR RUTH HARCOVITZ in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 207 Main St., Spencer, MA Sponsored by the American Legion Post 138 and the Spencer Cultural Council Free and open to the public SATURDAY, MAY 30 ALTERNATIVES 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE VALLEY FRIENDSHIP TOUR Walk, run or bike through the nation s newest National Park For more information: or call ONGOING FREE COMMUNITY YOGA Every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Cash donations accepted for P.A.W.S. and nonperishable food collected for Daily Bread STRONG BODY/STRONG MIND 112 Main St., Putnam, CT ROADHOUSE BLUES JAM Every Sunday, 3:00 7:00 p.m. CADY S TAVERN 2168 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB 325 Pleasant St., Leicester, MA WISE GUYS TEAM TRIVIA Every Tuesday, 8:00 10:00 p.m. CADY S TAVERN 2168 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44) Chepachet, RI KARAOKE Every Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.-12 In the Veterans Lounge Public invited AMERICAN LEGION TUTTLE POST # Bancroft St., Auburn, MA LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY NIGHT HEXMARK TAVERN AT SALEM CROSS INN 260 West Main St., West Brookfield, MA Every Thursday is CHICKEN NIGHT 4 p.m. 9 p.m. Family style baked chicken with fries, pasta & marinara sauce, salad and rolls Adults: $11.75 Children under 10: $6.75 AMERICAN LEGION TUTTLE POST # Bancroft St., Auburn, MA TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE STOMPING GROUND Every Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. 132 Main St., Putnam, CT Also, live music five nights a week (Wed.-Sun.)

26 B10 % % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, May 1, 2015 Putnam Villager Thompson Villager Woodstock Villager Killingly Villager Hometown Service, Big Time Results ADS@VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM VISIT US ONLINE Town-to-Town CLASSIFIEDS TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE ARTICLES FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 05 HONDA VTX mi., Candy Red, New plugs, Battery $5800/OBO 98 HONDA 1100 TOURER New front tires, Brakes, Battery Trailer Included $4500/OBO Wheeled Bikes As is $20.00/ea. Cannon Power-Shot Camera 10x $ JVC HD TV 56 DLP Projection New Bulb & Bulb in Box $300 or best offer X30 MIRROR $50 PEACHTREE FORGE TOP MOUNT ROUND VANITY SINK black with black high end fixtures $250 HOLLYWOOD STYLE 6 BULB LIGHT fixture $100 ALL IN EXCLENT CON- DITION! SALE Bedroom set, 12 drawer dresser chest, nightstands king brass headboard. Haywood Wakefield dining room table, credenza. Dinette table and hutch. Much More take any or all. No reasonable offer refused Local News FOUND HERE! 4 TIRES R17 93V Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 approx 34K Miles $ Firm 5 TIRES WITH RIMS P R15 H approx 6k Miles $ Firm CALL ALPACA BEAN Natural Alpaca Fertilizer Pre-composted Great for your garden $10 per bag Angle Iron Cutter For Shelving 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Normally Sells For $700 $90 OBO 5pm-8:30pm ARCHERY, HUNTING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES In Excellent Condition AUTO PARTS FOR SALE 4 Yokohama Avid Tires R17V Less than 500-miles $200/OBO Audi Custom fit car covers A4 & A5 And Weathershield Floor Mats Excellent condition Southbridge BEDROOM SET QUEEN SIZE BED Oak Headboard & Frame 9 DRAWER LOW DRESSER with attachable full mirror 2 DRAWER NIGHT STAND FULL/QUEEN MATTRESS and boxspring Like new $400 Firm Susan BLUE BIRD BOXES Get your boxes ready now for Early Spring! $5 Each Woodstock or BOSCH HAND GRINDER $25.00 LARGE SELECTION OF ROUTER BITS MAKITA RANDOM ORBIT SANDER ModB0500 $45.00 BOSCH B7000 CORNER SANDER w/pads $40.OO BLACK&DECKER VARIABLE SPEEED JIG SAW $ Bridgeport 1.5HP Lathe 32 between Centers 14 Swing Radial Arm Drill 13 Column 4 arm Stack Rack Record Storage shelving 200 sections BROYHILL FONTANA PINE ENTERTAINMENT ARMOIRE approx. 7ft tall $300/RO BLACK LEATHER SOFA from Rotmans/ approx 90. Shows some normal leather wear but good shape $300/RO CHAIN SAW HUSQVARNA model 181 With 20 Bar 80.7 cc motor with power for the bigger trees runs like new! $ CEMETERY PLOT Double plot 1/2 price at $ GALLON FISH TANK with everything $40.00 YOUTH BED $ CHAMPION PORTABLE GENERATOR Model starting watts 550 Rotel Watts 2 years old, Never used Paid $ Asking $ Gordon COUCH $50.00 KENMORE WHISPERTONE VACUUM $75.00 HUGE TV $50.00 HOOVER CANISTER WINDTUNNEL $ or best offer ORECK $45.00 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER $ Dining Room Set Soild Maple Table, 5 Chairs and Hutch Asking $ China Dinner Set 8 piece place setting white background w/pink roses $ ELECTRIC POWER CHAIR MODEL JET 3 ULTRA from Scooter Store Excellent Condition Home owner s manual Paid $6, Asking $4, Will negotiate Please call Nancy at: or Electrical Material Industrial, Commercial, Residential Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Breakers, Meters, Punches, Pipe-Benders. New Recessed Troffer Flourescent 3-Tube T-8 277V Fixtures Enclosed $56 Each 5pm-8:30pm ENGAGEMENT RING FOR SALE 14k Gold Diamond Round Brilliant 1.09Cts Clarity VS-1 Color K $2850 or best offer. please call FOR SALE electric wheelchair/bed, old stamps, albums, comic books, old bedroom set, waterbed frame, foldout loveseat. CALL (508) FOR SALE 50 TV Stand with Storage Medium Oak $150.00/OBO Gold Framed Wall Mirror 29x41 $ Floor lamp $15.00 Photos upon request FOR SALE Garage door with all hardware-white Paid $ asking $ Four double pane windows with frames $50.00 a piece 3 x5 Paul FOR SALE King Size Pine water bed with mirrored Dresser and bureau. $200/OBO 36 Color TV $75 27 Color TV $50/OBO FOR SALE Rascal scooter Older model Four wheels Very good condition. $600/OBO Hospital Bed Fully electric Excellent condition $200/OBO For Sale Schweiger Green Southwestern 86 Couch & 65 Loveseat with matching pillows Price reasonable For sale TOMATO AND CUCUMBER CAGES 13 wide x 54 tall Made out of concrete wire Will last forever! $4.00 each (Brooklyn) For Sale: SEALY QUEEN SIZE SLEEP SOFA in pine green. Four inch memory foam topper and linens included like new $ FOR SALE Razor Electric Dirt Bike $ Cobble Stones $4.00 each 1999 GMC Tailgate $ Camaro hood $50.00 Assorted antique tools Dog Crates For Pricing FOR SALE 2 Like new electric Razor Dune Buggies. $175 each or both for $300. between noon and 7pm and leave message FOUR COOPER SNOW TIRES (Used only 5500 Miles) 195/65r/15 call FOR SALE: 1800s Chair Blue Flower Seat $75 Country Music Records From the 60s all in good condition $50 Telephone stand with Folding Chair $60 Small Table $ Us! What s On Your Mind? We d Like to Know. Send your letters to: adam@ villager newspapers.com Four 17 Low profile Yokohama Tires Mounted on Eikei Sportline rims. Like new condition. $ Tread mill w/wide belt power Incline and monitors Great condition $ FULL LENGTH MINK COAT Size Medium Excellent Condition $800 or BO GREAT CANADIAN CANOE L=15 -W=36 Weight=67lbs with paddles, plus six life vests. Favorite canoe for couples & great family fun asking $600 Charlie 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 Local Heroes FOUND HERE! HOME MADE PINE COFFEE TABLE & TWO END TABLES $ 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 $ CANOPY 3-IN-1 10FTX20FT $ 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 $ GOLF CLUBS WITH BAG $50.00 LARGE ANTIQUE PICTURE FRAME $50.00 PORTABLE PODIUM $60.00 CALL Johnson and Evinrude outboards, 2-30hp, several left from last season $200-$650. Also, I need motors, parts KIRBY SENTRIA II VACUUM SYSTEM with carpet cleaning attachment. Six months old. $600 firm LUMBER Rough Pine - Dry 5% moisture - Sizes up to 2 x18 x10 Furniture quality $2.00 board foot or B.O Leave message 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 Keith LG HIGH-ENERGY ROOM AIR CONDITIONER 24,000 BTU with timer, thermostat and sleeve Will cool 1500 sq. ft. area Used one season Retails $ Asking $ Pick up in Brooklyn MAGEE Gas on gas Kitchen Stove White $ Local News FOUND HERE! Moving... SEARS PRO-FORM TREADMILL Folds up, heavy duty Reg. maintained $ or best offer MOVING SALE! EVERYTHING MUST GO! Lawn mower $ Snow blower $ Love Seat, Ottoman, Chair $ Coffee and end table $ Two Kitchen stools $ 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 NASCAR Die-Cast Models They re Back! $5 And Up! BRAND NEW SHIPMENT! Blessings Farm 50 H Foote Road Charlton New Queen PillowTop Mattress with Box Spring in Original Plastic $ : NEW SANDSTONE COLOR RURAL MAILBOX with newspaper shelf extends to cover 4x4 wood post with steel drive-in anchor, includes lettering, instructions. Complete $ ; leave phone number if no answer. 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 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 LET S MAKE A DEAL! NordicTrack Elite 14.7 Elliptical 2 years old, Like new, Internet access, Paper work Bought $1399 asking $ Wii w/balance Board Controllers, Games Bought $500 Asking $ Precious Moments Collection and stands 28 pieces Us! What s On Your Mind? We d Like to Know. us your thoughts to: adam@ villagernewspapers.com QUEEN SIZE BEDROOM SET In pearl very good condition 9 drawer dresser and mirror, 3 drawer night stand. Bed frame included, mattress/box spring not included $950/OBO REGULATION POOL TABLE Needs new felt, $500 2 HARDWOOD CHERRY CABINETS Glass Doors, Moveable shelves, 75 x30 x20 $500 for pair REMOTE CONTROL AIRCRAFTS some with motors George PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE for details

27 % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, May 1, 2015 B FOR SALE ROUND KITCHEN TABLE w/4 chairs $ COFFEE TABLE and 2 end tables $50.00 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER w/end cabinets 10 long, 74 high $ SWIVEL ROCKER CHAIRS $25.00 each ONE 2HP SEARS AIR COMPRESSOR 220 $ ONE SUNBEAM GAS GRILL $50.00 ONE BARBECUE GRILL $ SNOW TRACKING TIRES 185x65 R15 $50.00 each Lightly Used TAKAMINE 12 STRING ELECTRIC/ ACOUSTIC GUITAR Very good condition w/hard shell case $325 Fender stratocaster mexican made blue/white excellent condition $350 or BO glass tank for reptiles 30 Hgt x 12 width x19 1/2 depth $ THREE CRAFTSMAN SANDERS All under $50.00 HOMELITE CHAIN SAW EZ supper auto $50.00 NEW CEILING LIGHTS $10-$50 Each SEARS GAS TRIMMER w/ supply of Lines $ TOOL SHEDS Made of Texture x8 $775 8x10 $960 8x12 $1050 8x16 $1375 Delivered and Built On-Site Other Sizes Available CALL TORO LAWN MOWER Two years old Excellent condition Self-propelled Push button $ WASHER & DRYER SET New $ JEWELRY SAFE GARDALL 16 wide 23 tall $ LEATHER COUCH 87 light tan $ TRAC VAC Model 385-IC/385LH Used Once Best Offer BEAR CAT VAC-N-CHIP PRO & VAC PRO Models 72085, 72285, Used Twice Best Offer CALL TROY BUILT Horse Reartime Rototiller 7 HP Kohler Engine Rebuilt Carburetor Older Model Runs Awesome! $650.00/OBO FOR SALE TREES FOR SALE Evergreen Trees, Colorado Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Silver Blue, tall All 10 trees for $85 Norway Spruce, 3.5 5/$99 Eastern Pine 5-7 tall 5/$99 Excellent privacy border/ornamental evenings TRUCK TOOL BOX Half Ton $80.00 HEAVY DUTY ENGINE STAND $80.00 GOLF CLUBS AND BAG $ GALION ALUMINUM GAS TANK $75.00 MILLER HIGH FREQUENCY BOX 25 tig Torch and regulator $ USED ADULT POWER CHAIR ADULT POTTY CHAIR WHEEL CHAIR 2 WALKERS 8 NFL SUPER BOWL COINS $ Asking $ Weathertech Floor Mats Gray, Front and Rear Fits Jeep Liberty Like New Reduced to: $ WESLO TREADMILL 20HP/100MPH $70.00 BRINX SAFE 18X12 INCHES $50.00 AIR HOCKEY TABLE 61X33 INCHES $60.00 FOOSBALL TABLE 55X30 INCHES $60.00 CALL (508) GENERAL 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. $ GUITAR 1970 GIBSON J50 Acoustic w/case Great condition $ o.b.o SMALL UPRIGHT WHITE LAQUER PIANO w/bench 11 years old Excellent condition Paid $3700 Asking $ GEN. BUSINESS 204 WATER EQUIPMENT 2000 SEADOO 720 with caravan trailer Red & white Very fast and fun! $ BOATS 14 STARCRAFT ALUMINUM BOAT with 5HP Mercury gas motor (2011) only 10 hrs use Trailer included - plus seats & vests Asking $1, FT. FIBERGLASS SAILBOAT with mainsail, jib and trailer with new tires $ FUEL/WOOD Central Boiler E-Classic 1400/2400 OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE Cleaner & Greener EPA Qualified 25-Year Warranty Today CrystalRockFarm.com FIREWOOD Cut, Split & Delivered Green & Seasoned Wood Lots Wanted Paul 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 LIVESTOCK BAGGED SHAVINGS $4.75 Each Horse quality 3.25 size Rock Valley Farm West Brookfield MA BUILDING SUPPLIES HINGES Heavy duty 54 long stainless steel piano hinges $50.00 each Brand new WANTED TO BUY Route 169 Antiques 884 Worcester St. Southbridge MA Looking To Purchase Antiques And Collectibles Single Items Or Entire Estates We Buy It All And Also Do On-Site Estate Sales And Estate Auctions CALL MIKE ANYTIME GREAT FLEA MARKET Every Saturday and Sunday year round Dealers, leave your stuff set-up in our secure facility Dealer days every Wednesday and Friday, 12-6 Ever-changing array of cool, cool stuff dudleyflea.com WANTED Old Mopeds, Scooters, Dirt Bikes Any condition Looking for projects Cash paid Travis Leave message (We also sell) 298 WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY BY COLLECTOR Old comic books 1940s and up Beatles memorabilia 1960s and up Famous monster magazines, Godzilla, Frankenstein and monster items, Old toys and advertising items : WAR RELICS & WAR SOUVENIRS WANTED WWII & EARLIER CA$H WAITING! Helmets, Swords, Daggers, Bayonets, Medals, Badges, Flags, Uniforms, etc. Over 30 Years Experience. David I ll Come To YOU! 300 HELP WANTED 305 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SPORTING GOODS STORE for sale selling bait tackle and archery products established 1991 owner retiring turn key operation will train serious inquiries only leave message. 310 GENERAL HELP WANTED BARN HELP WANTED for the summer Part time weekends caring for two horses, house sitting a plus must be compassionate knowledgeable and reliable, great working conditions, references a must DRIVERS: CDL-A 1yr exp. Earn $1200+ per week. Guaranteed Home time. Excellent Benefits & Bonuses. 100% No-Touch, 70% D&H F/T AUTOMOTIVE TIRE & LUBE TECHNICIAN Seeking self-motivated, experienced Technician. Must have good driving record. Full Benefits. Pay commensurate w/ experience and ability. APPLY IN PERSON: C&R TIRE, 649 MAIN STREET (RT. 20) STURBRIDGE, MA HVAC Mechanics Licensed only we will provide permanent positions excellent compensation and benefit package apply J.J. Bafaro Inc 9 Winter St Worcester Ma IMMEDIATE OPENING! Landscape Worker Position for full service landscape company-hardscape to full maintence Qualifiactions: license, Transportation, Resume, References Experience a Plus! Contact Mike at: or mike@landevo.com PLUMBERS PIPE FITTERS Licensed only we will provide permanent positions excellent compensation and benefit package apply J.J. Bafaro Inc 9 Winter St Worcester Ma The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen is seeking a Senior Center Director to begin work July 1st This is a 19.5 hour per week (Monday -Thursday) position requiring good administrative and financial skills. Bachelor s degree in Human Services, Social Work, or related field preferred. Please send cover letter and resume to the Board of Selectmen, 215 North Main St, North Brookfield, MA by Wednesday, May 15th North Brookfield is an equal opportunithy Employer. 310 GENERAL HELP WANTED TRAILER MECHANIC NEEDED in Brookfield MA. Management experience a plus Exp. with hydraulics, welding, mechanicals. This is a F/T position w/benefits. dwilson@ intercitylines.com or call SERVICES 8 x6 Blackboard Old School $ Hearthstone Soap Stone Wood Stove $ Oak Dining room Table 2 Leaves/6 Chairs $ Mitsubishi Big-Screen TV $ Piece Oak Bedroom Set $ GENERAL SERVICES The Junk Man Trees Cut Brush/Limbs Removed FREE METAL PICK-UP Appliances, Furniture, TV s. Construction Materials. Cellars/Attics Cleaned. Small Building Demolition, Residential Moves. Furnaces Removed Dave FURNITURE QUEEN PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SET $ I have a NEW Queen Mattress w/box still in the original plastic! NAME BRAND /text REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR RENT SPENCER Two bedroom townhouse Gas heat Electric Apliances Hookups no pets $500 security First-Last $765month call 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) HOUSES FOR RENT SPENCER SINGLE FAMILY HOME RANCH STYLE for rent prime location. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 car garage, Large yard washer/dryer included. Newly renovated. Very warm and bright. No pets. $ /Month first+last-security call for showing. WEBSTER Very clean Nice 3 Bedroom Ranch Garage Stove Fridge Dishwasher Big yard Dead end St $1400/Month First-Last CEMETERY LOTS CEMETERY LOTS AVAILABLE Pine Grove Cemetery Spencer, MA Single lot $1000 Double $2000 Mike or pinegrovecemetery spencerma@gmail.com Cemetery Plots Worcester County Memorial Park Valor II Section Graves 1 & 2 Valued at $7600 Asking $ CEMETERY PLOTS Worcester County Memorial Park Paxton, MA Garden of Gospels 1 plot #150 2 grave sites Asking $ WORCESTER COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK 2 plots Garden of Heritage 2 vaults included present value $8300 Asking $4500/OBO or Worcester County Memorial Park Double plot $ ($ value) Will pay transfer fee WORCESTER COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK Paxton, MA Faith/Crypts Lot 84C #1 Space $ WORCESTER COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK Two grave plots: Valor I (#291, Unit A, graves 1 and 2) Current value $ Offered: $5, 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 47wintergreen.html $21, ROOMS FOR RENT AMERICAN LEGION POST 67 RT 200 N. Grosvenordale, CT Hall Rentals for ALL occasions VACATION RENTALS CAPE COD TIME SHARE FOR SALE Edgewater Beach Resort 95 Chase Avenue Dennisport, MA 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. $ /OBO JULY, AUG, 8-15, $999/week No prime time vacancies in 9 years! Bass River Cape Cod Charming Cottage 3-bedrooms Half mile to beach Private deck Kids love it pictures available Dave Toyota Scion Used College Graduates Welcome Hones t E xcellent Reput ation S alar y C ommis sion B onuses President Award Dealership Car Allowance 401K Team Atmosphere Management Opportunity $55,000 Expectation the First Year Experience NOT a Must, We Will Train. We are searching for the right female OR male to join our team. If you are energetic, honest, drug-free, and desire a lucrative long term career... See Shane Bacigalupo at Tri-State Toyota Scion sbacigalupo@krausecars.com 575 VACATION RENTALS 575 VACATION RENTALS RV in Co-op Park $26,900 THINK SUMMER! 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 , Woodstock, CT Unit # WELLS, MAINE Village By the Sea 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Pool complex, w/jacuzzi, exercise room, outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, A/C, cable. Summer Rate $875/weekly CALL FOR DAILY RATES (508) 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 Janet at after 6 pm, or June at junosima@icloud.com for more information. QuietCorner.com Us! What s On Your Mind? We d Like to Know. Send your letters to: adam@ villager newspapers.com

28 B12 % % TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS % Friday, May 1, AUTOMOTIVE 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 4 Tires w/rims 2009 midsize Ford 125/55R16 Will fit new Ford 5 lug pattern $ CLASSICS 1934 MERCEDES 500k, Heritage Replica, Red, Tan Int., Rebuilt 79 Camaro AC, 1000 miles since built, Always inside MUST SEE! $19, rwbaril@gmail.com 1963 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE MUST SEE! Small High Performance V8 Automatic Overdrive $18,000/OBO 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 OWN A PIECE OF AUTOMOTIVE HISTORY Silver Anniversary Edition 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car L-82, Auto, 39k Matching Numbers All Factory Original Excellent Condition Throughout! $ /OBO Must Sell Ed AUTOMOBILES 1977 GMC 2500 Custom built twin piston flat bed dump Four way fisher plow Excellent running Many New parts Needs minor body work $2100 Porta Potty Construction site type Excellent condition $ FORD MUSTANG LX Conv. Black Ext. Black Top Gray Int, V8 5 Speed $4500/OBO FORD F450 Caterpillar Service truck 450 Dually 7.3 International diesel 5 Speed transmission Service body 201,000 miles International 2050 Rotating Crane $ HARLEY DAVIDSON K Original owner $ LINCOLN SUICIDE DOOR family owned 90000k weekend driver $ JEEP 4X4 LIBERTY LIMITED Only 81k mi. Cond Vg/ Excel Asking $7125 or best offer AUTOMOBILES 2004 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM (PRESIDENTIAL) 76K miles; 4-door; metallic champagne w/black landow roof; light tan interior; leather heated seats; new tires; super clean; great condition; asking $6, CHRYSLER SEBRING 4 dr. sedan 4 cylinder, automatic 104,500 miles Many new parts Asking $3,000 Tom at FORD TAURUS 4-door, Air Condition, Light Bronze color 133,000 miles Good condition $2, EXCELLENT CONDITION 2013 DODGE JOURNEY FWD Four Cylinder 2.4 L 7 Passenger Extras $14, MOTORCYCLES 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Softail 20,000 miles Excellent Condition 1 Owner $ KAWASKI VULCAN 500 MOTORCYCLE 3200 mi., Black Like New Asking $2400/OBO MOTORCYCLES 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, FOR SALE: 2007 HARLEY DAVID- SON SUPER GLIDE 7500 Mi. Black. Excellent Condition, clean with many extras. $8500. Please call Bert Harley Davidson Fat Boy 2001 Carberated 70K $ Tornado Catamaran 20 Great Shape $ KAWASKI VULCAN 750 V-Twin Liquid cooled shaft drive 3000 senior adult miles excellent condition $3250/OBO PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE for details Like New-Under 2,300 miles Spring around the corner be ready-to-ride with this fantastic 2006 Suzuki Boulevard VL800K Like new Saddle bags-visor Buy Now for fantastic start to spring $ PHOTO REPRINTS AVAILABLE for details MOTORCYCLES WANTED Kawasaki Motorcycles (3 & 4 cylinder prefered) Any Condition CAll JOE (978) or (508) RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2 SNOWMOBILES AND A TRAILER FOR SALE 1997 Polaris 500 EFI $ Polaris 700 Classic $ Mission Double Trailer $ After MOTOR HOME 4 SALE Dutchstar 300 Cummins Diesel Spartan Chassis 83,000 Miles Lots of Options CAMPERS/ TRAILERS COACH CLIPPER CAMPING TRAILER-2003 With awing Fridge, stove, sink, toilet In excellent condition Bunks stain-free $3600 or BO (860) or (860) VANS/TRUCKS 1992 GMC Diesel Truck UPS Truck-Style, Aluminum Grumman Body, Shelves. Rebuilt Transmission/Motor, New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Steering Box. Dual Wheels, 11 Area Behind Seats Excellent Condition 14,100GVWR 5pm-8:30pm www. Connecticuts QuietCorner. com 760 VANS/TRUCKS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA Regular cab 4x2 Auto Remote starter Miles Excellent Condition Photos on craigslist $ /4 TON CHEVY SILVERADO 4-wheel drive, 1986 Selling for parts $600 Firm Mike Please leave message Toyotas are less in Dudley, MA We have no mortgages Low overhead in Dudley MA Over 300 new & used vehicles to choose from for immediate delivery (If we dont have it, we can get it within 48 hours) Leftovers and demos with savings up to $ We have sales, service and parts staff members that have been employed at Tri-State for over 25 years Honest small town dealing No games - no gimmicks Serving the tri-community and tri-state area for over 25 years Special military and college rebates available Sales, Service & Parts (508) Dealership Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 6 FOOT BUSH HOG with extra blades clutch Stump Jumper Laminated Gauge wheel $ OBO CUB CADET REAR TINE ROTO TILLER Honda motor used once Like new $ OBO Want to Place a Classified Ad? 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