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POMFRET — The First Congregational Church of Pomfret invites the community to join in observing Holy Week during a variety of special services and events that will be held during the week of April 10-17.
Holy Week begins this year on Sunday, April 10 with a Palm Sunday service at 10:30. Rev. Thomas Crumb will share a special message for these troubled times titled: Bright Hope For Tomorrow.
On Maundy Thursday, April 14 the church will host a representative from the organization Jews for Jesus at 6 p.m. who will lead in a powerful, interactive experience titled Christ in the Passover.
A Passover Seder meal will be provided by the congregation making this a sensory exploration of the beautiful Jewish ceremony that Jesus shared with His disciples on the evening before His crucifixion.
As the traditional, symbolic foods are shared, the story of the exodus and freedom from slavery will be woven together with the messianic hope realized in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Jewish or not, religious or not—all are welcome for this unforgettable, thought-provoking experience.
Reservations are requested to ensure that the proper amount of food is prepared. Please contact the church at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your place. Though there is no cost to attend this event, a freewill offering will be received.
At 7 p.m. on Good Friday, April 15 the congregation will gather for “Journey to the Cross” a multimedia time of meditation and reflection on Christ’s crucifixion.
Using a blending of Scripture readings, great artwork of the past and present, music and song, you will be led step by step through the unfolding series of events that culminate in the death and burial of Jesus.
Easter Sunday, April 17 will be celebrated with two very different events.
A sunrise service at 6 a.m. will be held at Booth Farm, 549 Wolf Den Road in Brooklyn. At 10:30 the congregation will gather once more for worship and celebration in the church sanctuary.
Beautiful flowers, special music and a message by Rev. Crumb, “The Curse That Became the Cure.”
All welcome to all events.
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Legals pg 3 3-31-22
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Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
A certified list(s) of party-selected candidates for the Democratic Party in the Town of Pomfret for participation as DELEGATES to the convention(s) of said Party specified below is on file in my office at Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259, and copies are available for public distribution.
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2022 Democratic State Party Convention, 2nd Congressional District (U.S. Representative), 29th State Senate District, 50th Assembly District (State House of Representatives), Judge of Probate
Dated at Pomfret,
Connecticut
This 28th day
March 2022
Cheryl A. Grist,
Town Clerk
Town of Pomfret
March 31, 2022
Legal Notice
Town of Pomfret
A certified list(s) of party-selected candidates for the Republican Party in the Town of Pomfret for participation as DELEGATES to the convention(s) of said Party specified below is on file in my office at Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259, and copies are available for public distribution.
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2022 Republican State-Wide & Federal Convention, 2nd Congressional District (U.S. Representative), 29th State Senate District, 50th State House District (State House of Representatives), and Judge of Probate
Dated at Pomfret,
Connecticut
This 28th day
Cheryl A. Grist,
Town Clerk
Town of Pomfret
March 31, 2022
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Quiet pg 3 3-31-22
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The mission of Soles4souls, is to turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunities, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.
The goal of this drive is to collect 2,500 pairs of new or gently used shoes by July 1. Several community partners are collaborating on this.
Donations received at:
Spa One Pomfret (28 Mashamoquet Rd, Pomfret Center), Chubby Dog Coffee Company (164 Main St., Putnam), Jewett City Savings Bank (233a Kennedy Dr., Putnam), The Broken Crust (185 Kennedy Dr., Putnam), The Complex Performing and Creative Arts Centre (135 Main St., Putnam), Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (158 Main St., Putnam - contact Tayler 860-576-4456 before drop off), Putnam Public Library (200 School St, Putnam), Legendary Boxing in Providence (2051 Smith St, N. Providence), Barton Associates in Worcester (120 Front St, Worcester).
Also monetary contributions can be made on the Soles4Souls event page through Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) website: www.NOWinMotion.org/events
In addition, the group is also hosting a car wash from 2 to 6 p.m. May 27 at Pomfret Community School. Get your car washed for a monetary donation or a pair of new/gently used shoes. Cars that donate $5 or more will receive some Quiet Corner PeaceJam merchandise.
From 10 to 11 a.m. June 25 the group will host a Fun Run starting at the Putnam Dog Park on Kennedy Drive. Young people can register for this event on the NOW website at nowinmotion.org. The entry fee for the run is a pair of new/gently used shoes.
Quiet Corner PeaceJam was established in January 2020 at Pomfret Community School for students in Grades 5-6. PeaceJam is the only global youth organization led by 14 Nobel Peace Laureates dedicated to growing and supporting a generation of future Nobel Peace Laureates who believe peace is possible-and know how to get it done. In January 2022 the group began its collaboration with Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) which opened the group to students throughout the northeastern corner of Connecticut in grades five through eight.
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Centaurs pg 3 3-31-22
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The words from the mouth of Woodstock Academy boys’ lacrosse coach Jason Tata and the expression on his face basically told the story.
“Oh man,” Tata said with a shake of his head when reminded that he would not have Guerin Favreau this season.
Favreau, who finished with 106 points for the Centaurs last season, is now playing in college.
“(He was) absolutely incredible. You can’t replace Guerin,” Tata said.
He added that was also true of goalie Colin Liscomb and the other nine seniors who graduated last year.
“You just have to hope that this year’s seniors step up and hit those same roles. I’m not expecting any of these guys to re-create anything. They are doing their own thing and we’re going to let them,” Tata said.
Woodstock finished 10-8 last season and finished runners-up to Waterford in the ECC Div. II tournament where they lost to the Lancers in a dogfight, 4-3.
The same could be said about the Class M state tournament where the Centaurs won a state tournament play-in game but lost their first-round match, 8-7, to Watertown in overtime.
“We’re hungry still,” Tata said. “We feel like we could have picked up that ECC championship and finished up that game at Watertown. But that was inexperience on my and the players’ parts and we’re taking it as a learning experience.”
Now, the Centaurs have to learn what life will be like without Favreau. Senior Jonah Libby will be looked at to replace some of the points. He is one of the six seniors who will be playing their final sports season at The Academy.
“It’s definitely sad because there is no better feeling than high school sports but I’m going be playing college lacrosse next year at Messiah University in Pennsylvania – joining my brother there- so it’s something to be sad about but I’m really excited for what is to come and to develop my skills this year to get to the college level,” Libby said.
He finished second on the team in scoring with 37 goals and 16 assists a year ago.
“I have some big shoes to fill and I know I’m going to have to be one of the main offensive threats this year. I’m shooting for more than 53 points this year,” Libby said.
He will be joined up front by junior Zach Gessner (15 goals, 3 assists) and sophomore Jared Neilsen.
“Jonah will be an absolute cornerstone of our attack line but the entire attack line was incredible (last year). Zach Gessner came in midway through the season and stepped up and same thing with Jared Neilsen- they just worked their butts off,” Tata said.
It will be a chance for them to shine as the thought process a year ago was to get the ball into Favreau’s stick and let him work his magic.
“Now, we’re playing some open lacrosse, anyone can step up at any point in time. It will relieve some pressure mentally, but hopefully, we can handle the pressure that comes with stepping up now,” Tata said.
Tata is also pumped about his midfield where seniors Zach Girard and Everett Michalski reside alongside juniors Jacob Jurnovoy (14 goals, 1 assist) and Will Basiliere (4, 8)
The defense is solid. Everyone is back. Senior Tyler Green will anchor the middle with Cooper Stewart and Evan Roy on the wings.
“You love seeing that on the defensive side. If we can keep stopping goals with those three guys, we will be in really good shape,” Tata said.
Another senior, John Pokorny, takes over in the cage for the Centaurs. “He’s looking absolutely incredible and you can tell he’s been working in the offseason. I’m excited to see what he can do in the net,” Tata said.
Tata is also thankful that his returning players worked the hallways a bit as he has 37 athletes currently in uniform, including several hockey and soccer players that he had not seen before.
“We’re creating a culture now,” Tata said with a smile. “We have a lot of raw talent. I’m loving the way the team is looking.”
There will be some challenges.
The Centaurs lost both of their faceoff specialists, Alex Wojciechowski and Brandon Richards to graduation.
“Losing both of our faceoff guys, it’s going to be tough to replace them but we have a lot of guys that are willing to step up and give it a shot. Honestly, I hope some of our hockey guys who have taken faceoffs can kind of translate over. We’ll see. We’re still ironing out some of those finer details,” Tata said.
Like so many Woodstock teams this spring, the boys’ lacrosse team is also in a new spot in the ECC. The Centaurs will play in Div. I with E. Lyme, Fitch, NFA and Waterford, a group of teams they went 3-6 against a year ago.
“You build talent through tougher competition and we’re all excited for the challenge,” Tata said. “Above everything, this is a family. We have to play together.”
Boys’ Lacrosse Schedule:
Sat., April 2: vs. Norwich Tech/Windham
Tech 11 a.m.
Tues., April 5: at Waterford 7
Thurs., April 7: at Led./Gris. 6:15 p.m.
Sat., April 9: at St.Bernard/Wheeler 4
Tues., April 12: vs. Fitch 4:15 p.m.
Thurs., April 14: vs. East Lyme 4:15 p.m.
Sat., April 16: vs. E.O. Smith 11 a.m.
Tues., April 19: vs. Valley Reg. 4:15 p.m.
Thurs., April 21: vs. Rockville/Coventry/
Stafford 4:15 p.m.
Tues., April 26: vs. NFA 4:15 p.m.
Sat., April 30: vs. Montville 11 a.m.
Thurs., May 5: at NFA 5:30 p.m.
Tues., May 10: vs. Waterford 4:15 p.m.
Thurs., May 12: at Norwich Tech/
Windham Tech 4 p.m.
Mon., May 16: at Fitch 5 p.m.
Thurs., May 19: at East Lyme 7 p.m.
Marc Allard
Director of Sports Information
The Woodstock Academy
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