TOWN OF POMFRET

POSITION OPENING

FULL-TIME TAX COLLECTOR

The Town of Pomfret is seeking qualified applicants to fill a position opening for a full-time Tax Collector.  Successful candidate will direct and administer the statutory and ordinance responsibilities of the office including but not limited to: planning, organizing, billing and collection of real estate, motor vehicle, and personal property taxes.  Prepares and/or directs the preparation of reports, records, or statistical surveys as needed or required.  Has an understanding of the methods and techniques of revenue collection, office procedure and public relations including all automated systems.  Confers with other municipal and State officials and is knowledgeable of municipal revenue collections.

Requirements: Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices including various tax collection procedures and legal requirements relating to taxes and other revenue. Strong background with Microsoft Office, familiarity with software applications, tax collection software, and other office equipment.  Ability to work independently with constant attention to detail content and accuracy and work effectively and courteously with officials, employees, and the general public.  Successful candidate must have the ability to be bonded.

An Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Business or a closely related area is required with preference given to some tax office experience.  Must possess a Connecticut Municipal Collector Certification.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Those interested should submit resume and three letters of recommendation to: Office of the First Selectman, Town of Pomfret, 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT  06259 or fax or email to: 860-974-3950, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by October 16, 2015.  EEO/AA Employer

 

By Ron P. Coderre

When the high school football season started, predictions for the Killingly High School Redmen had coach Chad Neal’s team poised for a good season.  After losing its first game of the season to underdog Griswold, Redmen fans were left scratching their collective heads.

On Oct. 10 Killingly dispelled all the negative feelings when they dominated previously undefeated Bacon Academy 40-7 in a game played in Colchester.  The win stretched the Redmen’s winning streak to three games.

In other action, the Quinebaug Valley Pride, Woodstock Academy and Pomfret School all fell into the loss column.  The Pride let opportunity slip through their fingers as it lost to Prince Tech at home.  Woodstock Academy and Pomfret School, both winless, were dropped.  The Acads lost to a very good Windham team and Pomfret lost to Berkshire Academy in Massachusetts.

Plainfield and Hyde-Woodstock were both idle last weekend.

Caffrey Cooks Up Bacon at High Noon

Killingly fell behind 7-0 to Bacon early in its unusual noon time start against the undefeated Bobcats but responded with a vengeance.  The Redmen, led byAustin Caffrey, dominated the remainder of the contest, scoring 40 unanswered points on their way to a convincing 40-7 victory.  Caffrey was as blazing as the noon sun on this glorious day for Killingly.

Caffrey, who carried the pigskin 29 times, ran wild for a career high 359 yards and five touchdowns.  In four games he now has 873 yards and 13 touchdowns.  Caffrey had touchdown runs of 65, 29, 23, 47 and 20 yards.  His running mate, Spencer Lockwood had a day that most runners dream of, scoring a touchdown on a 15-yard run and amassing 120 yards on 23 carries.  With Lockwood and Caffrey dominating the offense Killingly had little reason to go to the air on this day of days for the Redmen.

The one-two punch of Caffrey and Lockwood were thankful for the men up front in the trenches – Collin Byrnes, Justin Lasher, Alex Fontaine and Josh Angel – who receive very little recognition  but open the holes that allow Caffrey and Lockwood to run free.

The Killingly defense was stalwart, holding the previously explosive Bacon offense in check.  Chace Wood and Vasileios Politis spearheadded the Killingly D, coming up with key interceptions. 

Killingly raises its record to 3-1 and 3-1 in the Eastern Connecticut Conference Small Division.  The Redmen now prepare for a key encounter as they travel to another undefeated team, the Windham Whippets.  They face off against 4-0 Windham on Friday in a 6:30 p.m. contest under the arcs in the Thread City. 

Pride Loses - Squanders Lead

Leading 19-7 early in the game against visiting Prince Tech, the Quinebaug Valley Pride appeared helpless as they watched the Falcons run off 42 straight points on their way to a 49-19 victory.

Playing in front of an enthusiastic crowd at a wet St. Marier-Greenhalgh Sports Complex, the Pride capitalized on early Prince Tech fumbles, scoring 19 first quarter points to take a19-13 lead at the end of one period.  The remaining three quarters posed nothing but frustration for coach Joe Asermelly’s troops as they were shutout by the visitors.

The first two fumbles resulted in the Pride’s hard charging running back Jeremee Perez touchdowns.  The initial score came on a three-yard plunge and the second was a 10-yard run. Perez was successful with point-after kicks following each score.

Following a Prince Tech touchdown, QVP responded when quarterback Chuckin’ Charlie Innes completed a 33-yard pass to Kyle Loomis.  After that touchdown the lights went out on the Pride offense.  The fact that workhorse Perez aggravated a bruise on his hamstring didn’t help matters for the home team.  Following the injury Perez only saw limited action on defense and as a punter.

The loss drops the Pride to 3-2 on the season and in the Constitution State Conference.  This week the team gets a chance to heal its wounds as they enjoy a bye prior to returning to action on Saturday, October 24 against Three Rivers in a game scheduled at East Lyme High School at 1 p.m.

Woodstock Still 

in Search of First Win

Woodstock Academy entertained the undefeated Windham Whippets in a late start – 3:30 p.m. – contest on Saturday, October 10.  Looking for its first victory of the season, Woodstock faced an opponent that was too much for them as it lost for the fourth consecutive time.  Windham walked away with a 47-13 victory.

The Centaurs are on the road to Constitution State Conference foe Vinal Tech/East Hampton/Goodwin Tech in a 6 p.m. contest on Friday.

Pomfret Falls in 

Western Mass. Contest

Despite a Herculean effort by running back Papa Sekeyre Pomfret School fell to its third straight loss on the young season.  The Golden Griffins traveled to Sheffield, Mass., where they were beaten 41-14 by the Berkshire School.

Sekeyre was a workhorswe for Pomfret carrying the football 25 times and totaling 249 yards.  He was responsible for both Pomfret scores as he tallied on runs of 60 and 94 yards.  In falling to 0-3 the Griffs put up 328 yards of offense on the ground.

 

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By Ron P. Coderre

This week’s RPC shoutout is sent along to Thompson resident Albert “Pete” Marcoux.  Known to his real close friends as “The Straw,” Marcoux is an avid baseball fan.  During the summer months he takes in minor league games in Norwich and Pawtucket.  In his past life prior to retirement he enjoyed caring for the baseball diamond at Eastern Connecticut State University.

A few short years ago primarily through the effort and determination of a single individual, Mike Lajeunesse of Thompson, an idea was borne to raise funds to provide for less fortunate families during the Thanksgiving season.  In what originated as a ‘one man show’ Lajeunesse initiated the Turkey Trot and Wobble as a way to raise funds.

The initial effort netted only $350 but with a dose of patience and perseverance and the help of others the event appears to be taking hold in northeastern Connecticut.  Last year the Turkey Trot & Wobble raised approximately $15,000.  The net result was three Thompson organizations were financially better off because of Lajeunesse and his committee.

The beneficiaries of the event were the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group (TEEG), the Town of Thompson’s Trails Committee and the Thompson Rec Department’s parks and playground program.

What exactly is this event called the Turkey Trot & Wobble?  The event is something that meets the needs of many people.  Primarily it’s a 5K road race for the serious and recreational runner.  It’s also a fun walk for the person who enjoys the outdoors.

This year’s event, which is sponsored by CNB, a Division of ESB, is scheduled for Sunday, November 8 at West Thompson Lake.  The race and walk takes place over terrain that is primarily paved, while remaining within eyeshot of the scenic autumn beauty of one of Northeastern Connecticut’s most beautiful spots, West Thompson Lake and dam.

The fun walk kicks of the morning at 9 a.m.  Last year a total of 129 walkers took advantage of the day.  The race, which is broadcast live on WINY Radio, steps off promptly at 10:05 a.m.  Last year a record number of 276 runners participated.  The entry fee is a reasonable $20 for those who register prior to October 24.  Beginning on October 25 and on race day the fee is $25.  Participants who preregister receive a T-shirt commemorating the day.

“I’m pleased with the way the event has grown.  What I’m most happy about is the fact that the TEEG food bank will have funds to feed local families during the Thanksgiving season.  This is truly what this race/walk is all about, helping others,” said Lajeunesse.

There are a variety of ways to register.  By mail send a check payable to the Town of Thompson to P.O. Box 899, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255.  To register for the race online, go to www.racewire.com.  For the walk, go to www.thompsonrec.org.  Or the old fashion way, by telephone, call 860 923-9440. 

The race is professionally timed.  Awards are presented to the top overall male and female , top three male and female runners in each category and for the top team in the race.  A walking award is presented to the group with the most walkers.  Fund-raising awards are given to the walker, runner and group with the highest amount of pledges.  The goal this year is to equal last year’s fund-raising level or surpass it.

Businesses and organization who wish to sponsor are offered options from under $100 to the title sponsor level of $2500.  Between those levels are the Platinum ($1000), Fun Run/Wobble Sponsor ($750), Gold ($500), Silver ($250) and Bronze ($100).

“I’m working diligently to secure additional sponsors.  I’m pleased that many others have stepped up to assist in assuring our success.  I’m so thankful for our sponsors, walkers, runners, volunteers and committee members,” concluded Lajeunesse.

Assisting Lajeunesse with the preliminary work and putting the details together are Bob LaChance, Rene Morin, Aileen Witkowski and Thompson Rec Director Renee Waldron.

Pulling Up Anchor

As the 2015-2016 college basketball season is preparing to get underway the Rhode Island College Anchorwomen are pulling up the anchor as they ready for the upcoming schedule under the direction of skipper Glenn Senecal.

Senecal, a graduate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School and Putnam resident, enters his second season at the helm of the Anchorwomen program.  In his first season his team went 7-19 in a rebuilding season.  They were 5-9 in the Little East Conference.  

In getting the season underway Senecal and the Anchorwomen are throwing a Tip-Off Party on Sunday, November 8 at the school’s Providence campus recreation center.  The party, which is open to parents, alumni and friends, begins at 3 p.m.  The cost is $40 per person with the proceeds going directly to the women’s program to offset expenses related to gear, travel and team activities.  Tickets are available by making checks payable to RIC Athletics and mailing to Glenn Senecal, Women’s Basketball, Rhode Island College, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908.

A mainstay of Senecal’s team is Devin Hill, a Killingly High School graduate.  Hill, a junior, is captain of the Anchorwomen.  Last season the inside performer led the team in scoring and rebounding with 12.8 points and 6.5 caroms per game.

Becher Watch Continued

Emily Becher the Eastern Connecticut State University sophomore soccer standout continued her torrid scoring pace last week.  She tallied her fifth and sixth game winning goals in a pair of 1-0 wins over Connecticut College and Keene State University.  The former Woodstock Academy athlete was named the Women’s Soccer Player of the Week by the Little East Conference for her outstanding play on the pitch.

Last week, Becher had two goals in a 4-3 loss to Endicott College.  The two scores, the 26th and 27th of her career, moved her into 8th place in the all-time ECSU women’s soccer scoring parade.

Gridiron Stat Leaders

Killingly High School running back Austin Caffrey has become the talk of the Eastern Connecticut Conference.  In the Redmen’s first four games of the season, Caffrey leads the region in rushing touchdowns with 13, while amassing 873 yards on the ground.

Three local quarterbacks are enjoying success in the passing game.  The Quinebaug Valley Pride signal caller Chuck Innes has thrown the most touchdowns in the early going.  He has four in four games, followed closely by Killingly’s Kyle Derosier and Plainfield’s Marcus Robinson with three apiece.  Saige Louis of the Pride is the touchdown reception leader with four and a total of 249 receiving yards.

St. Joe Comes Through for Students

The Julie Marcoux Memorial Golf Tournament was held on Thursday, October 1 at Connecticut National Golf Club.  The tourney held in memory of the former nurse who volunteered many hours at St. Joseph School and many other non-profits, benefits the students and programs at the North Grosvenordale School according to Principal Sharon Brier.

A full field of 144 golfers turned out for the annual event, which raised more than $20,000.  “We’re ecstatic about the results of the tournament and the atmosphere it creates.  Everyone is so generous and our students are the beneficiaries,” said Brier.

On the course, the winners with the preposterous score of minus 19 were the foursome of John Kingston, Jordan Dean, Joe Legendre and Jeff Ide.  Second place two strokes off the pace at 17 under par was the group of Jeff Bond, Greg Abrams, Chris Checksfield and Brian Hanify.  The show place team was captained by Phil Pichie.  Closest to the pin winner for the men on the 7th hole was Trevor Smith, while Pat O’Brien and Darlene Boligan were the winners of the long drive competition on the 18th hole.

RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: Nobody is sicker than a person who is sick on a day off.

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John F. Papini Jr.

WOODSTOCK — John F. Papini Jr., 77, died Oct. 8, 2015, at home. 

He was born Feb. 11, 1938, in Norwich, the only child to the late Giovanni “John” and Stasia (Wienciez) Papini Sr.

John was a 1956 graduate of Griswold High School and went on to earn a master’s from Eastern Connecticut State Collage. He was united in marriage to Patricia Kaiko on April 25, 1959, and they moved to Woodstock in 1977. John was an instructor of mathematics and science at Windham Tech for 29 years; he volunteered at the Woodstock Historical Society and worked for four years on the book committee which produced the book, “A Journey Through Woodstock 1686-2011”. He enjoyed his vegetable gardens and his travels to Alaska, Italy and the several trips taken to the U.K. were his fondest. 

In addition to his wife of 56 years, Patricia Papini of Woodstock, he leaves his sons, John F. Papini III (Heather) of Cooper City, Fla., and Michael J. Papini of Woodstock; his grandchildren, Olivia S. Papini and Giovanni F. Papini of Florida; brothers-in-law, Stanley Kaiko of South Carolina and Robert Kaiko of Connecticut. 

The Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 13 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, with burial in Woodstock Hill Cemetery. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. Donations: Day Kimball Home Care, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260. 

 

Kapuna F.M. Kaylor

PUTNAM — Hawaiian Kapuna Faye Mililani Kaylor, 81, of Honolulu Hawaii, died Oct. 9, 2015.

She made her home in Putnam for the past four years where her son, daughter in law, and her mo’opunas (grandchildren) took care of her.

She was born Oct. 7, 1934 in Molokai, Hawaii, the daughter of the late Jack and Hattie Louise (Cathcart) Hobbs.

She married Joseph F. Kaylor Nov. 2, 1957, in Hawaii. He died in 1998.

Faye loved Hawaiian music and dancing.  She lived and breathed her Hawaiian culture to the fullest.  She had a beautiful, open heart and a feisty personality, and made friends with everyone she met.  

She leaves her sons Mark Kaylor (Karen), William Kekauoha (Charity), Joseph Kimo Kaylor (Bernadette); daughter Joann Kaylor; sisters Haunani Kiaaina, Radiant Chase, Harriet Estrella, Joan Martinez; brothers John Lewis and Gaylord Lewis;  grandchildren Shandra Gulledge, Stamford, Jovin, Jovan, Justin, Tyler and Makenzi Kaylor;  godsons Hokulea Estrella, Kai Aipia, Joseph Lewis; five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Cheyenne Kalipi and by her 4 brothers.

A local celebration of life will be held in the near future.  Funeral services and burial in Hawaii will be at the convenience of the family. The Church and Allen Funeral Home, Norwich.

 

Jean N. Sheldon

PUTNAM — Jean N. Sheldon, 87, died Oct. 9, 2015. She was one of eight children born to the late George and Mildred (Cole) Newman in Warwick, R.I., on Dec. 7, 1927.

Jean graduated from Coventry High School and lived most her life in Foster before moving to Putnam in 1987 after marrying Richard Sheldon on April 11. 

Jean was a 51-year cancer survivor, who lived her life to the fullest and gave back to the community as a volunteer at Day Kimball Hospital and to the people of Foster by being Rhode Island’s first female EMT and first female to head up the Foster Ambulance Corps. She was a member of the Royal Travelers and Red Hat Society, an avid reader and a cutthroat Scrabble player. 

She leaves her daughters; Laurie Goyette of Dayville, Cynthia Scotkin of St. Petersburg, Fla., Janice Knipe of Putnam, Luann Turner of Danielson, Meredith Kertula of Pomfret and Jon Ford of Hanover with whom she spent her last weeks; brothers George Newman, Burke Pray; sister, Lee Niles; 12 grandchildren , eight great-grandchildren ; longtime companion and dance partner Clifford Buttermark. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband Richard Sheldon, her son David Shippee and her sisters, Patricia Coyle, Shirley St. Germaine, Virginia Lawton and Jo-an Pray.

Donations: Camp Quinebaug; or Hospice of SECT. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Jane B. Davis

OXFORD, Mass. — Jane B. Davis, 73,  died Oct. 9, 2015, at home. She is the daughter of the late William and the late Jenny (Hicks) Stanley.  

She worked many years at Hubbard Regional Hospital in the environmental services. 

Jane enjoyed going on walks trips to the casino and bingo. She loved music and dancing

She leaves three daughters: Donna Plasse of Oxford, Mass., Christine Kingston (James) of Holland, Mass., Tuesday Young (James) of Webster; two sisters: Marjorie Maple of Florida. and Barbara Stanley of Dudley; two brothers: Ronald Stanley of Webster, Leonard Stanley of Connecticut; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard Stanley,  Henry Stanley,  Bill Stanley and Jack Stanley.

The Funeral was Oct. 14 at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster 

Donations may be made to a charity to fight cancer.

 

Robert G. Perreault

DANIELSON — Robert G. Perreault, 77, died Oct. 4, 2015, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam. 

He was born in Putnam son of the late Leon and Irene (Duprey) Perreault and lived  in Danielson all of his life.  He was retired from LaFleur Construction working there all his life retiring in 2001.. He was a member of Teamsters local 493. Bob loved fishing, hunting and golfing

He leaves his wife of 56 years Joyce (Hermans) Perreault; son Michael R. Perreault of Killingly; daughter Sheila Millette (Mark) of Moosup; granddaughters, Sarah Millette and Julie Slover (Jeremy); two great-grandsons, Jaylen  John and Hunter Slover. He was predeceased by a daughter Denise Ann, and his brothers Norman, Lucien and Abel Perreault and a sister Theresa (Alice) Savoie.  

The Mass was Oct. 14 in St. James Church, Danielson, with burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery.  Donations: St. Judes’s Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Barbara Szostakowski

S. WOODSTOCK — Barbara K. Szostakowski, 61,  died Oct. 9, 2015, at UMass University Campus  Worcester after an illness. Barbara was born Nov. 7,1953, in Lowville, N.Y. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Arnold J and the late Dorothy E (Hubbard) Pedersen.  

Barbara received her bachelor’s in fine arts from Regis College .

She was employed by the Town of  Thompson as a administrative assistant at the  Thompson Public Library for the past  20 years Barbara loved her husband and their dogs dearly. She was an avid reader.

She leaves her husband of 30 years Paul Szostakowski ; one sister: Nancy Kosinski of Connecticut; three brothers: Ralph Pedersen of New Hampshire, Charles Pedersen of Massachusetts, John Pedersen of Massachusetts; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Maggie Garren. 

After cremation a celebration of Barbara’s  life will be announced at a later date .Donations: Second Chance Animal Shelter  372 N. Main St. N. Brookfield Ma 01535. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.

 

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