One pg 11 5-28-15
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What if everyone read the same book and then joined together to talk about it? That’s the idea behind the One Book project. Quiet Corner Reads began a yearly One Book project six years ago, and the collaboration of libraries throughout northeastern CT is still working together to encourage literacy, library support, and community development. Members include libraries in the towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Mansfield, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, Thompson, Union and Woodstock. The One Book project each year encourages residents of northeast Connecticut to read the same book at the same time, bringing people together to discuss ideas and to broaden their appreciation of reading. Past books include In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan, Bill Warrington’s Last Chance by James King, The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, Tag Man by Archer Mayor, and the Obituary Writer by Anne Hood
The book chosen for 2015 is What Strange Creatures by Emily Arsenault. Arsenault lives in Massachusetts with her family, and has been writing since the fifth grade. What Strange Creatures deals with Theresa and Jeff Battle, siblings who are used to disappointment. Seven years after starting her PhD program—one marriage and divorce, three cats, and a dog later—Theresa still hasn’t finished her dissertation. Instead of a degree, she’s got a houseful of adoring pets and a dead-end copywriting job for a local candle company. Jeff, her so-called genius older brother, doesn’t have it together, either. Creative, and loyal, he’s also aimless in work and love. Theresa finds it hard to save herself, but will do anything to save her brother when he is accused of murder.
Arsenault will speak at an evening event at the Pomfret School in Pomfret at 7 p.m. June 16. A dessert buffet will be served, with a cash bar. Tickets are $15, available at member libraries. The author visit is being sponsored by The Beagary Trust and area Friends of the Libraries.
For more information, visit QCReads on Facebook and at the quietcornerreads.org website.
Drug pg 12 5-28-15
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Drug arrest after traffic stop
KILLINGLY — A Dayville man was arrested on drug charges after a May 20 traffic stop.
William Caron, 27, of Danielle Way, was charged with a stop sign violation, possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell.
Members of the Quality of Life Task Force were conducting motor vehicle enforcement in the area of Ballouville Rd. and Chestnut Hill Rd. in Killingly, when a member observed a green Volkswagen Golf fail to stop for the stop sign.
Officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle and K-9 Dodie, a narcotic detector Labrador retriever alerted to the odor of narcotics outside and inside of the vehicle. Task force members found approximately 50 wax paper folds containing heroin. The heroin was pre-packaged for sale and was hastily hidden under personal effects in the backseat to avoid detection.
Members of the Connecticut State Police are committed to combating drug activity in the “Quiet Corner” and anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of narcotics and /or synthetic marijuana are encouraged to call the Troop D QLTF anonymous Tips Hotline at 860-779-4950 or message the QLTF Facebook page.
First pg 1 6-4-15
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1st Friday
going
'jazzy'
PUTNAM — The 1920s are remembered as a time when jazz music debuted, flappers took to dance floors across the country, and prohibition gave birth to speakeasies and bootlegging. This romanticized era will come alive once again from 6 to 9 p.m. June 5, with Putnam’s First Fridays Festival. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of live music, performances and community art projects.
Continuing the season-long theme, A Century of Art, this second month of the 2015 First Fridays will explore the Jazz Age of the 1920’s and early 1930’s. Using this era as inspiration, the First Fridays committee is eager to engage visitors with period-related performances and art. The featured band for the evening is The Moldy Suitcases, a tribute to the underground music of the 1920’s. Hailing from New Bedford, Mass., The Suitcases combine covers of Jazz age songs with quirky originals – all blending to create a unique sound.
Dancing was a big part of the Jazz Age, with men and women enjoying a newly liberated attitude toward music, dance, and fashion. In the Montgomery Ward Building, there will be a jazz-infused Flapper Dress Party for all to enjoy. On Main Street, The Amazing Taylors will provide family-friendly entertainment with a “Silent Film” skit, followed by a 1920s Dance Party.
The fun continues at the Community Art Table with an art project for all ages. Combining education, art, and whimsy, June’s project includes decorating paddleballs – a toy originally created in the 1920s. Participants are invited to decorate their own paddleball and can even sign up for a paddleball competition. The competition will begin at 7:30 with prizes for the champion.
Above all else, First Fridays remains an art-based festival, and the June 5 event will see a record number of art vendors lining Main Street and Union Square in downtown Putnam. Patrons are invited to peruse the wide variety of artisan wares while enjoying the early summer weather. Coupled with outdoor art vendors, the many galleries of Putnam will also feature openings and exhibitions. Stop by Arts & Framing, The Complex Performing & Creative Arts Centre, The Empty Spaces Project, Sawmill Pottery, and Silver Circle Gallery. Visitors are also encouraged to be on the lookout for Art Attacks during the June event; sponsored by The Putnam Arts Council, Art Attacks are art installations and performances that pop-up, unexpectedly, during each First Fridays event.
Killingly pg 1 6-4-15
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Baseball/Softball Wrap-up
Killingly
opens CIAC
tourney play
with big win
By Ron P. Coderre
In a week characterized as mop up time, only a handful of games were played as teams finished the regular season schedule.
As most teams prepped for the upcoming CIAC Tournament, the Killingly Redmen got a jump on the action with an impressive victory, shutting out visiting Seymour 2-0. Killingly ranked #31 in Class M hosted #34 Seymour Wildcats in a Qualifying Round contest.
Dave Austin, the Killingly coach, put all his eggs in one basket, throwing his ace Cory Sipos at the Wildcats in an attempt to give his 9-11 Redmen an opportunity to advance. The roll-of-the-dice paid off as Sipos went the distance, allowing only four hits while striking out five opposing hitters.
The risk in throwing Sipos means that Austin now has to do some magic in finding as starter for his next game. The #2 man in the Redmen rotation, Drew Daley is sidelined with a foot injury. Killingly went up against #2 ranked Montville in a First Round game on Monday.
The 5th inning proved to be the difference in the contest when Killingly scored both its runs. Derek Grzysiewicz who had doubled in his previous at-bat, drove home Mike Lebeau, who had reached on an error, with a booming triple. Following the two-run inning, Sipos did the rest, shutting the door on Seymour and sending the Wildcats home on a long two-hour bus ride. Killingly now stands at 10-11 on the season.
Putnam & Ellis Tech Enter
Tourney on Losing Note
The Putnam Clippers finished the regular season at 9-11 as they dropped a pair of games in the final week of regular season play. Facing a Tourtellotte team that had only won two games all season, Putnam wasted an early 2-0 lead in losing 4-2 to the Tigers in a game played at Dodd Stadium in Norwich.
The Clippers were beaten by freshman hurler Simon Silvia who pitched a complete game in picking up his first career varsity victory. Joe Donovan, who’s been hot of late, was Tourtellotte’s offensive catalyst, going 3-for-4 and driving in a run. Alex Leveille had a pair of hits for the Tigers who closed the books on the 2015 season at 3-17.
In its final regular season contest, Putnam ventured into the Eastern Connecticut Conference playing Large Division Robert E. Fitch High School in Groton. Despite a fine pitching performance by freshman Scott Davagian, the Clippers went down at the hands of the Falcons 6-0. In addition to throwing a complete game, Davagian had two of Putnam’s three hits.
Putnam enters the CIAC Tournament ranked #23 in Class S
Ellis Tech closed the books on the 2015 regular season losing a close 3-2 decision to the Griswold Wolverines. The Techsters are 10-10 entering the CIAC Tournament ranked #24 in Class M.
Woodstock Gals Close Season on Down Note
The Woodstock Academy softball team, enjoying one of its best seasons in recent history, was defeated 3-2 in its regular season finale by Ledyard. Despite a stellar pitching performance by Rylee Hehir the Centaurs were unable to generate that necessary offense to pick up the victory. The Acads close the regular season books at 10-10. They enter the CIAC Class L Tournament ranked #22.
ECC Baseball & Softball All Stars Named
The Eastern Connecticut Conference announced baseball and softball all stars immediately following the conclusion of the league tournaments. A number of local players were among the selections.
Baseball: Large Division First Team – Trent Appleton, outfield (Woodstock Academy); Honorable Mention – Kyle Tyler and Evan O’Connor (Woodstock Academy); Sportsmanship – Hunter Malboeuf (Woodstock Academy).
Medium Division First Team – Tre Belanger, outfield (Killingly); Jordan Federer and Steve Jankowski, outfield (Plainfield); Honorable Mention – Colby Greenhalgh (Plainfield); Sportsmanship – Jason Biesiadecki (Plainfield); Owen Guillot (Killingly).
Small Division Honorable Mention – Joe Donovan (Tourtellotte); Sportsmanship – Tyler Boyden (Tourtellotte).
Softball: Large Division Honorable Mention – Rylee Hehir (Woodstock Academy); Sportsmanship – Meghan Labbe (Woodstock Academy).
Medium Division First Team – Chivon Burns, infield and Keri Lehtonen, designated player (Plainfield); Honorable Mention – Cara Mayhew (Killingly); Kat DeVolve and Cali Joslyn (Plainfield); Sportsmanship – Cara Mayhew (Killingly); Sarah LeClair (Plainfield).
Small Division First Team – Christina Kopacz, infield (Tourtellotte); Honorable Mention – Crystal Daly and Carinne Sosnowski (Tourtellotte); Sportsmanship – Emily Vincent (Tourtellotte).
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