Pomfret pg 1 3-6-14
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To be Rebuilt
The First Congregational Church of Pomfret, destroyed by fire in December, is in the process of rebuilding. Courtesy photo.
Pomfret
church
on track
to rebuild
POMFRET — Full speed ahead is the order of the day as the leadership of First Congregational Church of Pomfret prepares to build a new church following the fire that destroyed the historic old meeting house in December.
The goal is to have the new building up and occupied in time for the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the church in October 2015.
The fire that destroyed the historic Pomfret Church Dec. 7, was a heavy blow to the members of the congregation and the community but not a knockout.
“It was a terrible shock,” said long-time member Donna Campagna, “but at the same time we found it to be a great motivator. The Bible reminds us ‘…that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose’, and that’s how we find the strength to hold together and continue the church’s work. The community - our friends and neighbors in Pomfret, Woodstock, Putnam, Thompson, Killingly and far beyond, offered love and support that lifted us. Their help has been outstanding.” The congregation, led by Reverend Thomas Crumb, currently meets Sunday mornings in Clark Chapel, graciously offered by Pomfret School, and holds meetings in the Pomfret Senior Center.
The next shock will be the demolition of the remains of the building that for almost 200 years had hosted thousands of christenings, weddings, funerals, and events, great and small. “But we know it will lead to new, expanded opportunities,” said Rev. Crumb.
Pomfret Congregational was founded, or “gathered” on Oct. 28, 1715. In 1832 it moved into the building in Pomfret Center that its members and neighbors knew and loved. The congregation’s 300th anniversary is Oct. 28, 2015, and though no one will ever forget that terrible day of fire under a crisp December sky, the goal of the congregation now… is to dedicate to God their new church home on that day as they move forward with faith and dedication, serving God and the community.
Cuisine pg 2 3-6-14
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Greetings. I have often herd of brining meats, but only recently did I try out a recipe. It was for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and they turned out so moist and tender that I will definitely make them that way again. This is my variation – a basic method which is quite simple.
Basic Brine
for Chicken Breasts
For 2 – 3 pounds boned, skinless chicken breasts:
8 cups water
¼ cup kosher salt
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, roughly crushed
2 bay leaves
sprigs of fresh thyme or rosemary, optional
In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of the water with the salt,
soy sauce, peppercorns, bay leaves and thyme or rosemary.
Bring to a boil while stirring.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Set a gallon-size Zip-loc freezer bag into a deep bowl.
Pour the cooled mixture into the freezer bag.
Add the remaining 6 cups of water.
Add the chicken breasts.
Carefully seal the freezer bag.
Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
Remove chicken from the brine.
Rinse, and pat dry.
Use the chicken in your favorite recipe.
Then and now pg 2 3-6-14
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Then
This is the First Congregational Church of Pomfret last May. Courtesy photos.
& Now
This is the church after it was destroyed by fire in December.
Cleanup pg 3 3-6-14
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Cleanup funds
available from TLGV
The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) is again providing funds to nonprofit organizations and municipal, regional, state or federal agencies that sponsor a 2014 Earth Month or River Cleanup in the region. Last year, 1,095 volunteers removed more than 13,000 pounds of trash from rivers, parks, and roadways.
TLGV will reimburse organizations up to $500 for expenses like publicity, cleanup supplies such as trash bags and work gloves, and food for volunteers. TLGV will also help publicize the event and work with each organization to recruit more volunteers.
Interested organizations should submit a letter to TLGV, on their organization’s letterhead, at least four weeks before the proposed event. The letter should: include basic details about the cleanup – what, when, where, and who – plus contact information, including an email address; explain what you hope to accomplish; provide a budget detailing how you will use TLGV funds; let TLGV know who will be picking up and disposing of the trash (TLGV can’t cover that cost); describe how youth – the future stewards of The Last Green Valley – will be involved in the cleanup; and include a plan for publicizing not just the event, but the results. Nonprofit organizations should also submit a copy of their 501(c) designation letter from the IRS.
TLGV reserves the right to approve or deny funds based upon the likelihood of project success and the availability of funds. Decisions will be made within two weeks of project submission. Funded organizations will be asked to sign a short agreement and to acknowledge TLGV’s funding in all publicity materials. Funded organizations will also be asked to complete and return TLGV”s “Trash Tracker” form to compile region-wide results. For more information, contact Lois Bruinooge at (860) 774-3300 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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