Driving pg 7 4-24-14

 
 
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'Driving'
 Jo-Ann Gallo (Miss Daisy), Derek Broszeit (Boolie) and Tom Stokes (Hoke)
 
 
'Driving Miss 
Daisy' opening
April 25
PUTNAM — The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present the “Off Bradley” production of “Driving Miss Daisy.” The play opens April 25 and will only run for one weekend.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 25 and 26 and 2 p.m. April 27. All seats are general admission and cost $11. The show is not part of the regular Bradley season, and season tickets and flex passes are not valid for this production. Reservations may be made with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets may be purchased at the theatre box office, either before the performance or at the door.
“Off-Bradley” productions generally happen when a group of actors decide they would like to do a show that’s different than the main season offerings. The plays may be a bit controversial or more adult in content. They make you think. Often the roles are challenging for the actors and help them grow in their craft – a reason why they generally attract our best actors. In addition, these performances help raise money for the Bradley, something the theatre needs in these tough economic times.
Driving Miss Daisy is the story of an elderly white Southern Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur. After he is hired by her son who is concerned about her driving ability, Miss Daisy initially resents her driver, Hoke, but soon not only tolerates the kindly man, but comes to accept him as a friend.  Their relationship takes place from 1948 to 1973 – before, during and after the civil rights movement and Miss Daisy comes to realize that prejudice is not only against people of color.
The TNECT production of Driving Miss Daisy features Jo-Ann Gallo as Daisy Werthan, Tom Stokes as Hoke Coleburn and Derek Broszeit as Miss Daisy’s son Boolie. The play is co-directed by Scott Guerin and Kathleen Atwood.

Farmers pg 7 4-24-14

 
 
Farmers Market
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Farmers Market is held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Grill 37 on Rt. 44. New vendors always welcome. Call Sarah Green at 860-792-1104.

Recognized pg 7 4-24-14

 
Recognized
WORCESTER --- Amber Young of North Grosvenordale, was recognized as a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta First Year Honor Society. Young is working toward a bachelor of science, exercise science, health & fitness concentration

Obituaries pg 8 4-24-14

 
Marguerite H. Ducat
DAYVILLE —  Marguerite Helen Ducat, 92, of Ware Road died on April 15, 2014, at Westview Healthcare.  She was the wife of the late Albert G Ducat who died on March 25, 2004.  They were married at St James Church in Danielson on July 11, 1942.            
Mrs. Ducat was born Aug. 2, 1921, in Killingly, daughter of the late Luc and Clara (Boulais) Poitras.  She attended St. James School, graduating from Killingly High School in 1939.  
She worked at Majestic in Moosup during wartime. She was a member of the Danielson Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary for 49 years.  She was a communicant of St. James Church.  She worked at the first of the St. James Bazaars in the chowder and clamcake booth, and at the Rectory cooking, cleaning, and sewing Baptismal bibs.  She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella.  Her strong faith was an asset to her longevity.  
She leaves eight sons:  James F. (Laurel), Paul E. (Donna), Bernard E. (Maureen), David A. (Lori), Joseph N. (Pamela), Marc R. (Mary), Peter S. (Laurie), Timothy A. (Colleen); six daughters:  Olive M. (Jack) Arters, Jane A. Plante, Denise M. (Angelo) DeGray, Michele E. Cyr (fiancé John Masse), Valerie J. (Dennis) Bowen and Phyllis C. (Glenn) Juber. She also leaves behind two sisters, Henriette Monahan of Nevada and Estelle (Joseph) LaPlante of Maine; 35 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister in-laws.  She was predeceased by three brothers, Camille, Armand and Bernard Poitras and two sisters, Lorraine Sugalski and Claire Veilleux.  
The Mass of Christian Burial was April 22 at St. James Church in Danielson, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Donations: Danielson Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, c/o Sandy Hicks, 28 Seagrave St., Danielson, CT  06239; or “Save Our St. James School”, 120 Water St., Danielson, CT 06239. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
 
Sophie C. Kowalski
WOODSTOCK — Sophie C. Kowalski, 98, formerly of Woodstock, died April 10, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. She was the wife of the late Rudolph W. Kowalski Sr. 
She was born Aug. 6, 191,5 in Putnam, daughter of the late John and Anna Chrzan. Sophie had made her home in Woodstock most of her life, she attended the Putnam Community Church, a graduate of Woodstock Academy. She was employed for more than 30 years at Pratt and Whitney, 20 years at Hartford Hospital working in the computer room. 
She was predeceased by her son Rudolph “Rudy” Kowalski Jr. Sophie leaves several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. April 23 at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, with burial in Quasset Cemetery, Woodstock.
 
Robin L. Joly
THOMPSON — Robin L. Joly, 52, of Church Street, died April 14, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She was the wife of William J. Joly.  Robin, affectionately known as “Pumkin”, was born Dec. 4, 1961, in Putnam, daughter of Jean (Latour) Poirier and the late Robert Poirier. 
Robin worked as a CNA at the Westview Nursing Home for the last six years. She had made her home in the area all her life, a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam. Robin previously owned and operated an antique shop in Putnam known as the “Antique Corner,” she had a great passion for collecting antiques all her life. She enjoyed caring for her flowers beds, cooking, baking and crocheting. 
She leaves her husband William of 19 years; her mother; her children, Josh Greene (Kelly) of Pomfret, Ashley Hendrickson (Eric) of Brooklyn, Vanessa Martel (Brian) of Putnam; grandchildren Lydia; Gracie Mae and Amelia; brothers Robert Poirier of Thompson; Michael Poirier of Putnam; Joseph Poirier of Putnam; her former mother-in-law Sharon Plouff of South Carolina.
The Mass of Christian Burial was April 22 at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam. Donations: Thompson Dog Pound, Attn. Animal Control, PO Box 899, N. Grosvenordale CT 06255. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
 
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