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(CAS) Scholar-Leader Awards

The Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) Scholar-Leader Award is given to one boy and one girl from each participating middle school

in Connecticut to students that have distinguished themselves in scholarship and leadership in school and the community. The scholar-leaders are recognized at a statewide awards banquet in early June where they will receive an award signifying the honor

• High academic achievement• Strong Leadership Skills• Exercised influence on peers in upholding

school ideals• Exemplifies a positive attitude• Demonstrates leadership in the classroom

and in school activities• Is thoroughly dependable• Volunteers• Is well organized• Gladly available• Accepts criticism willingly and recommen-

dations graciously• Constantly exemplifies desirable qualities of

personality character and integrity

This year’s recipients of the CAS Scholar-Leader are Logan Brock and Sybaljan Tahirova.

Logan Brock is a committed learner that achieves at the highest academic levels across all subjects. He is self-motivated, inquisitive and produces high quality work. He takes his studies seriously and assists his classmates. He is the 8th Grade Class President, a member of the National Junior Honor Society, a peer mediator, and actively serves as a writing tutor. He has been a mem-ber of the Math Counts Team for the last three years – including serving as captain this year leading to the team to the state competition for the first time. Logan plays oboe in the concert band & learned an additional instrument, alto saxophone, in order to participate in the Jazz Band. He is aleader in both ensembles and takes his participation very seriously.

Sybaljan Tahirova is a top academic performer who goes above and beyond in the classroom. She is internally motivated and thoughtful and quietly leads by ex-ample – earning her the respect of her peers. Sybaljan is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, serving as the Treasurer and Hope for Haiti. Sybaljan is a thoughtful writer who last year was honored in Hartford for her writing in the Chet Dream Big essay contest. In addition to her own excellent writing, she has served as a writing tutor, helping younger students improve their writing craft. Sybaljan is valuable part of the Eagle’s Eye, PCS’s literary magazine. She can be counted on to do any task put before her.

It is with great pleasure that the Pomfret Communi-ty School Middle School Teachers recognize Sybiljan Tahirova and Logan Brock as this year’s recipients of the CAS Scholar Leader Award. n

Codes3 – Summa Cum Laude (GPA of 3.89 or above)4 – Magna Cum Laude (GPA of 3.77 or above)5 – Cum Laude (GPA of 3.65 or above)6 – Chinese National Honor Society7 – French National Honor Society 8 – German Honor Society9 – Italian National Honor Society10 – Latin Honor Society11 – Math Honor Society12 – National Honor Society13 – Scholar-Athlete Honor Society14 – Spanish National Honor Society15 – Tri-M Honor Society

Today is the day that I and The

Woodstock Acade-my Administration have anticipated for many months. After months of preparation, The Woodstock Acade-

my has finalized ownership of South Cam-pus, formally Hyde School’s Woodstock campus. We are thankful to both Hyde School and the Gauld family for the opportunity. Acquiring South Campus sets The Academy on a positive trajectory to continue its tradition of excellent education well into the future. I would like to echo what Mrs. Christine Swen-son, President of The Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees, said “We are truly grateful for the many alumni and donors who continue to believe in and support The Academy to make this possible. This historic step for The Academy enhances opportunities for stu-dents in academics, athletics, fine arts, and other programs.” On the evening of June 21, with the many end-of-school activities over, we will open South Campus from 6 - 8 PM. Members of the commu-nity are welcome to come and visit the newly-ac-quired campus. Also on June 21 will be a Move-Up Night for incoming freshmen and their parents from 5:30 - 6 PM, as well as the Fall Athletic In-formation Night for fall athletes and parents from 6 - 6:30 PM. During Homecoming Weekend, on Saturday, September 30, we will officially celebrate the acquisition with a South Campus Grand Opening Ceremony. We invited you to join us!

Pomfret 2017 GraduatesHannah-RoseAndrews•KiaraL.Ballou•DarceyG.Bastow(8,15)•CaitlynE.Bavosi;RyanP.Black(5,12,13)•ChristianJ.Bombara,Jr.;AlexanderR.Bosio(13)•SerenidadR.Bottieri•NoahR.Bourque•ColtonR.Carr•AudreyE.Chase(3,7,11,12)•DestenyY.Cubi•KatherineJ. Dalimonte(13,14)•NathanJ.DeLuca(11,13)•BruceW.DexterIII(5)• DillonS.Donovan•BrittanyL.Eber(13,14)•SydneyC.Feragne(14)•AnyaE.Foley•BrettC.Gagne•StephenZ. Gagnon•DanielC.Harrington•MollyE.Harrington(5,14)•BrianJ.Hemeon(4,12,14)•JamesHemeon(4,14)•MiaE.Herrera(5,12,14)•AllenF.HornIV(4,12,14)•CaitlynA.Ireland•JackC.Jellison•MichaelJ.Kemp•MikkoJ.Koivisto(4)•LucaM.Lefevre;EmilyL.Lengyel(5,13,14)•GraceS.Logan(5,12,13)•Kerry-JewelR.Martin•PhoebeD.McCarthy(14,15)•JosephP.McCusker,Jr.•KaneE.McLewis•MylesP.Murren•TaylorB.Phillips•EmilyR.Rainville(13,14)•ToniM.Ramos•JuliaB.Roemer(3,8,12)•ClaraA.Sarantopoulos(3,11,12,14,15)•CarliM.Schimmelpfennig;BrynG.Sconzo•JessicaH.Semancik(4,12,13)•NicholasC.ShortvMiaY.Slevinsky•MackenzieC.Stewart•KalleTerew;AlyssaN.Tracy•JacobH.Trudeau•SydneyA.Trudo•JackieB.Wedegis(3,13,14,15)•Caleb R. Wilcox (13)

PCS Class Night Awards 2017Caitlin Bavosi – Outstanding Achievement in International RelationsChristian Bombara – Michael Wlaszkiewicz Memorial Award Alexander Bosio – John Conover Memorial Scholarship, August Walter “Gus” Loos Memorial ScholarshipAudrey Chase – Accounting Award, Big Y Scholarship, Connecticut Elks Association Scholarship, William & Gladys Murdock Scholarship, Pomfret Lion’s Club, Putnam #46 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons Educational Award, Woodstock Agricultural Society ScholarshipKatherine Dalimonte – Pomfret Lion’s Club Brittany Eber – Eleanor Peterson Lawton Memorial ScholarshipAnya Foley– David W. Marsland Memorial ScholarshipMolly Harrington – Outstanding Artist of the YearMia Herrera – Outstanding Achievement in Spanish 5Allen Horn IV – Charles Couture Memorial Award, American Legion Americanism AwardCaitlyn Ireland – Outstanding Achievement in Pastry & BakingMikko Koivisto – Gerry Suprenant Memorial ScholarshipEmily Lengyl – Charles Cournoyer Memorial ScholarshipLara McClelland – Outstanding Female Instrumentalist AwardMyles Murren – Linemaster Switch Business ScholarshipTaylor Phillips – Outstanding 4-year Achievement in History and the Social SciencesEmily Rainville –President’sVolunteerService Award, Prudential Spirit of Community Certificate of ExcellenceJulia Roemer – Pomfret Lion’s Club, Quinebaug ValleyRegionalRotaractClub,SBMChari-table Foundation Scholarship, Woodstock Agricul-tural Society Henry Dunleavy Mem. ScholarshipClara Sarantopoulos – Outstanding Achievement in History SEABryn Sconzo – DonaldB.Williams&HopeK. Williams Scholarship (Robertson Essay 2nd Place)Jessica Semancik – Charter Oak Scholarship, Outstanding Achievement in Individual Family DevelopmentAlyssa Tracy – Nancy Brush MemorialJackie Wedegis – NOW Book Award & Scholarship

NEWS FROMColleges & Universitieseastern ConneCtiCut state universityRecently released the names of full-time students who were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester: Brooke Peyton was named to the Dean’s List. Peyton’s major is Pre-Elementary Edu-cation and English; Erin Szela was named to the Dean’s List. Szela’s major is Psychology and Crimi-nology; Emma Folsom was named to the Dean’s List. Folsom’s major is Women’s and Gender Studies; Jes-sica Forst was named to the Dean’s List. Forst’s major is English and Sociology; Samantha Forst was named to the Dean’s List. Forst’s major is Sociology; Mary Wishart was named to the Dean’s List. Wishart’s major is Computer Science; Samantha Hayward was named to the Dean’s List. Hayward’s major is Early Childhood Education and Spanish.

news from emmanuel CollegeEvan Clarke of Pomfret Center was named to the Emmanuel College Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester. To earn a spot on the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester

news from goodwin CollegeAndrew Bove has earned a spot on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2017.Dean’s List inclusion requires a student to earn a minimum 3.5 GPA, the equivalent of an A- average, during a given academic session. The student must also be enrolled in a minimum of six academic credits to qualify. Goodwin College congratulates Andrew on making the Dean’s List and demonstrating such a high standard of excellence in the classroom and beyond.

news from roger williamsJacqueline Low, of Pomfret Center, has been named to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I.

news from the university of vermontAlexandra Wilcon has been named to the dean’s list forthesping2017semesterattheUniversityofVer-mont. Wilcon, from Pomfret Center, CT, is majoring in Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences.

news from university of delawareThe following students in your region have been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester: Emma Newell and Nicho-las Kowalchuk both of Pomfret Center.

news from university of hartfordThe University of Hartford is pleased to announce Crystelle Ranhoff of Pomfret Center has been named to its Dean’s List for Spring 2017.

PCS • Class of 2017 (CABE) Student Leadership Award

The Connecticut Association of Boards of Edu-cation (CABE) Student Leadership Award is given to students who exhibit leadership skills

and is presented to one male and one female student. These students possess the following characteristics:

• willingness to take on challenges• capability to make difficult decisions• concern for others• ability to work with others• willingness to commit to a project• diplomacy• ability to understand issues clearly• ability to honor a commitment

This year’s recipients are Cami Corrado and Gio Nuccio

Cami Corrado is a steady hard-working learner that has the ability to recognize the value of information presented and make connections with prior learning. She strives to always do her best and is held in high regard by her peers and teachers alike. She is a quiet leader who leads by example and as such is respected by staff and peers. She is kind and supportive to her classmates and often takes it upon herself to get tasks done. Cami has been involved in a number of extra-curricular activities including the softball team, she is an active member of Eagles’ Eye and has been in charge of taking pictures and setting up pages for yearbook committee. Finally, she has willingly volun-teered to serve as a “big buddy” to a younger student. This can be a challenging role but she always works hard, with a smile.

Giovanni Nuccio is kind to all. He serves the school as a peer mediator and is respectful in every situation that he encounters in this important role. He does this while maintaining a good sense of humor. Gio is truly a delight to work with in all aspects of school – from the classroom, in the field and on the courts he leads positively and sets a great example for his peers. This past year, he served as the captain of the soccer and basketball teams. This leadership carries into the classroom where he always strives to meet his aca-demic goals, is positive, and leads by example. He is always willing to go out of his way to lend a hand.

It is with great pleasure that the Pomfret Commu-nity School Middle School Teachers recognize Gio Nuccio and Cami Corrado as this year’s recipients of the CABE Student Leadership Award.n

Graduation Awards Class of 2017Highest Achievement Award – Logan James Brock and Sybaljan TahirovaPCEA Award – Megan E. Kelly and Tarsavanh SangasyMary Patenaude English Award – Sybaljan TahirovaBrock Family Literature Award – Alexa Marie SchimmelpfennigTheZenonSosnowskiMathAward – Logan James Brock The Loos & Co. Science Award – Emily Mae FareseSchad Family Social Studies Award – Sybaljan TahirovaPomfret Lions Club Creative Arts Award – Kelsey Paige Kosior and Amelia Carey LargePomfret Republican Town Committee Global Citizen Award – Melanie PazienzaChrissie Nelson Baker Award – Jocelyn Norma Collin Breen Family Good Citizenship Award – Amanda Carolyn Cerrone and Kellen Francis HorstPrincipal’s Award – Vivianna St. Jean and Chayton ScheuritzelBenjamin Grosvenor History Award – Adam Michael SchimmelpfennigPCS-PTOOutstandingVolunteerAward–Alexandra Rose Vaida and Logan James BrockSpanish Award – Logan James BrockCreative Writing Award – Emily Mae FareseDebra Mansell Sportsmanship Award – Giovanni Thomas Nuccio and Camille Corrado

The William and Gladys Murdock Scholarship Fund

The William and Gladys Murdock Memorial Fund awards scholarships annually to Pomfret students who are members of a high school graduation class, or in any undergraduate class of an accredited school of higher learn-ing, and in the top one-third of his/her high school class or maintaining satisfactory grades in his/her college classes. Preference is given to those students who have graduated from Pomfret Community School, and to those stu-dents who are seeking a career in education.

Congratulations to the following student who was the 2017 re-

cipient of the William and Gladys Murdock Scholarship:

Audrey Chase

Nicholas Stewart ApleyNicola BastienBriq BatesIris Rosemary BazinetKeri Lynn BriereLogan James BrockAmanda Carolyn CerroneNickolas A. ChubbuckJocelyn Norma CollinCamille CorradoConnor C. DexterEmily Mae FareseKileigh Niland GagnonGabriel GeyerEthan M. HemeonBridget HorstKellen Francis HorstMegan E. KellyDathan A. KindleKelsey Paige KosiorAmelia Carey LargeAvery Kate MacNeilJonah McNamaraDespina P. Michaelidis

Giovanni Thomas NuccioMelanie PazienzaEric PhongsaJames PhongsaTarsavanh SangasyChayton ScheuritzelAdam Michael SchimmelpfennigAlexa Marie SchimmelpfennigKyra M. ShawWilliam ShesVivianna St. JeanBrinn A. StimansZachary StolarekMya Rose Symington-St. JohnSybljan TahirovaMallory TyimckAlexandra Rose VaidaCaroline Sue WilcoxLily WilcoxAlexis Reagan Zagodny

ClASS OffICerSPresident — logan James Brock

Vice-President — Alexandra rose VaidaSecretary — emily Mae fareseTreasurer — Sybaljan Tahirova

GrAduATInG ClASS

graduation awards Class of 2017 Continued

Art Award – Kelsey Paige Kosior, Logan James Brock and Alexandra Rose VaidaAmerican Legion – Gabriel Geyer and Mallory TyimokPCS All Around Student Award – Bridget HorstRobert Fisher, Jr. Memorial Service Award – Kileigh Niland Gagnon and Mya Rose Symington-St. JohnPomfret Democratic Town Committee Charles Perkins Award – Kyra M. ShawLaurie A. Champany Memorial Award – Giovanni Thomas NuccioCT Association of Public School Supt (CAPSS) Award – Bridget Horst and Gabriel GeyerCAS Middle School Scholar-Leader Award – Logan James Brock and Sybaljan Tahirova Linda Paine Technology Award – Nicholas Stewart ApleyPerseverance Award – Caroline Sue WilcoxTerry Manning-Aleman Pomfret Community School Scholarship fund – Iris Rosemary Bazinet and Connor C. DexterPresidential Education Awards – Nicholas Stewart Apley, Logan James Brock, Emily Mae Farese, Kileigh Niland Gagnon, Gabriel Geyer, Bridget Horst, Kellen Francis Horst, Megan E. Kelly, Eric Phongsa, James Phongsa, Adam Michael Schimmelpfennig, Zachary Stolarek, Mya Rose Symington-St. John, Sybaljan Tahirova, Mallory Tyimok, Alexandra Rose Vaida, Caroline Sue Wilcox, Lily Wilcox

during homecoming weekend, on saturday, september 30, we will officially celebrate the acquisition with a South Campus grand opening Ceremony. we invited you to join us!

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Grassland Bird Conservation Center

218 Day Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259(860) 928-4948 • ctaudubon.org

Pomfret Recreation Upcoming Events

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For more information or registration forms for any program, visit our website at

www.pomfretct.gov/recreation or call 860-974-1423

Co-ed summer volleyball for adults (18 and up): Tuesdays through 8/22/17 at the Pomfret Rec Park, 576 Hampton Rd. Start Time: 6:30 pm. Pick

up style volleyball for all athletic abilities. No previ-ous volleyball skills needed to attend. $10 pp.

women’s tennis program: July 10th and July 17th. Fee: $25.00. Per person. 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Rectory School Courts. Instruction by Mary Lou Seaward.

lego Camp: July 10th – 14th in the PCS Café. Ages 5-7 camp runs from 9am – 12 pm. Ages 8-10 camp runs from 1pm – 4pm. The camp is a way to tap into your childs imagination. Build engineered designed projects such as boats, snowmobiles, catapults and merry-go-rounds. Endless creative possibilities of the Lego building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. Cost is $140.00 before June 22nd. Cost is $145.00 after June 23rd.

pomfret summer youth basket-ball: July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20. au-gust 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10. *No play of July 25th, 26th, and 27th. This is a 4 week

program – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights atthePCSGym.CoachedbyMr.JanKoivisto.

5:45pm – 6:30pm Grades 2-4 Co-Ed

6:30pm – 7:30pm Grades 5 & 6 Co-Ed

7:30pm – 8:30pm Grades 7, 8 & 9 Co-Ed

Fee: Pomfret Residents: $30.00 if paid by July 3rd. $35.00 if received after 7/3/17. Out of town players: $35.00. If paid after 7/3/17 $40.00

positively pomfret day: september 23, 2017. 10am – 4pm. loCated at the pomfret reCre-ation park, 576 Hampton Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. It is a fun filled day with craft vendors, food vendors, games with prizes, live music, huge inflatables, cash cube, amusing contests, raffles, live entertainment, info booths, etc. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at Positively Pomfret Day, please visit www.pomfretct.gov/recreation for vendor forms!

nature’s Canvas: Photography by Nancy L. BarrettExhibit & sale now through end of July.A lifelong nature lover & outdoor enthusiast, pho-tographer Nancy Barrett spends a significant amount of time capturing the natural environment around northeastern Connecticut. She is an advocate for preserving the beauty of wild places. In this exhibit, her portfolio of landscapes and wildlife create a sense of the outside environment within an indoor space.Free admission.

nature sketChbook JournalingSaturday, July 1, 9a.m. – noonYou’ll spend time outdoors, sketching and paint-ing from nature, using pencil, pen and watercolor. Learn new skills or develop ones you already have. Roxanne Steed will show you how to simplify what you see, and teach basic drawing and quick intui-tive watercolor techniques. Enhance your creativity, observe nature, record the day, and enjoy the medita-tive qualities of sketching outdoors. Fee: $10 CAS

members; $20 non-members. Call 860-928-4948 to register and list of materials to bring.

wednesday noon walksJuly 5 – 26, noonJoin us for fresh air, exercise, good company and naturalist lessons along the way. Meet at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. Seniors and parents with babes in backpacks welcome. Free to CAS mem-bers; $3 non-members

whip-poor-will walkSaturday, July 8, 8:45 p.m.Join Andy as he attempts to locate calling whip-poor-wills on a preserve in Thompson. We will attempt to call in Owls as we have observed them in previous years. Meet at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd and carpool from here. Bring a small flashlight or headlamp. Please call 860-928-4948 to register. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 non-members.

evening bird walkThursday, July 13, 6 p.m.We will be looking for different species of birds. We might find newly fledged young birds. Meet at the Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd. Fee: $5 CAS members; $10 non-members.

photography workshopsJune 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 11 or 12 (TBD), & August 16; 6 - 8 p.m. Geoff Bolte, owner of Clarus Studios, will be offer-

ing an 8-week series on nature photography, sharing his skills and techniques under a variety of day time and night time conditions. Plenty of outside shooting depending on weather. To register, call the Center at Pomfret 860-928-4948 for more info and rates.

Citizen sCienCe volunteer program:

Wildlife tracking & monitoring

training hike

Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Woodstock. Connecticut’s forests provide excellent habitat for local wildlife. Our Citizen Science VolunteersmonitorsitesinWoodstock,Wil-lington, and Canterbury seasonally, always on the lookout for track and sign of fisher, river otter, mink, moose, black bear, and bobcat. Begin or continue training to become a wild-life monitor by attending training hikes that suit your schedule throughout the year.

Registration is required, call 860-928-4948 or email pcoughlin@ctaudubon.org

Training fee per hike: $50 CAS members; $60 non-members.

Book Review: Half a King

When Mother War rides fierce and grim above the heads of kings and slaves alike, will you

cower and avert your eyes? Or will you stand tall and bear witness to the blood-flecked triumph and tragedy that unfolds? Such is the question that this book will ask of its readers. “Half A King”, the first book of the Shattered Sea trilogy by Joe Ab-ercrombie, follows the story of young Prince Yarvi,

younger of the two royal sons of Gettland. He is a sharp and intelligent boy, and a quick study, but he lives a miserable existence. He was born with a malformed left hand, which is a source of shame from his family and from a culture that values physical strength in its sons. To make matters worse, the wheels of betrayal are set in motion, and Yarvi finds himself flung far from his home, forced to do whatever it takes to sur-vive. But Yarvi wants more than to survive. He wants to return home, and bring justice to those that have wronged him and his family. His journey of revenge takes him to sights far and wide across the Shattered Sea, a wide landlocked ocean surrounded by the countries that make upthisViking-styleworld.Hemeetsmanypeople,nobleandterriblealike, from pirates and slavers to ministers and royalty. He finds allies in the most unlikely places, and endures more than he ever could have imagined. It is a rough and bitter tale, but all the more satisfying for its victo-ries and payoffs as a result. Chief among its draws are the strong themes of how understanding the suffering of others affects our relationships with them. The antagonists in this story are people who cannot or will not allow themselves to see the suffering they cause by their actions. They are people who serve only themselves, or are bound by duty and promises to enact the will of such people. As Yarvi endures torments at their hands, he bonds with others who are in the same miserable position. These outcasts and downtrodden band together to survive the worst and bite back at those who, for sheer convenience and profit, make their lives hell. They recognize desperation to survive and the pain of isolation in their peers, and help each other out whenever they can. The severe and realistic depictions of violence and forced labor make such moments of kindness and levity stand out so brightly, and pull the reader forward through what would otherwise be rather too dark and miserable. The lore of the narrative is impressive as well, showing many hints to a scope far greater than what happens to Yarvi and his friends. There isthecountrythatGettlandisinconstantbloodyfeudwith,Vanster-land, and other countries besides, leaders locked in power struggles andsubservienttoaHighKing.Thereisalsoapantheonthatexistsin the context of the world, born of a myth of elves that once waged war on God and fractured God into four hundred and nine splinters before dying off. It makes for fascinating and immersive flavor, but more importantly, it provides hints and lays the groundwork for the stories to come in the other books of the trilogy. This book is also satisfying on its own, and has several impressive twists (though these are unlikely to surprise the more astute reader). Overall, “Half A King” is an intense story that piques the reader’s interest by the end of the first chapter, and comes highly recommended to those seeking an alternative to “Game of Thrones” with a similar flavor. Review by Drew Klemola, Pomfret Public Library patron and a recent graduate of Rochester Insti-tute of Technolgy with a focus in the narrative design of interactive media for games, forged of a love of writing, reading, exploring, and playing. n

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Pliny the Elder ~It is a rough and bitter tale, but all the more satisfying for its victo-ries and payoffs as a result. Chief among its draws are the strong themes of how understanding the suffering of others affects our relationships with them. The antagonists in this story are people who cannot or will not allow them-selves to see the suffering they cause by their actions. They are people who serve only themselves, or are bound by duty and promises to enact the will of such people.

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Selectman’s Selections Barry Jessurun

this month’s Questions:

1. What is the longest brook in town?

2. What does the name Mashamoquet mean?

3. What year was the Mashamoquet Brook State Park established?

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HISTORICAL

Notes from Pomfret’s Municipal Agent

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Coupons

We have been informed by the State that the Senior Farmers’ Market Coupons

should be available in late June to Seniors, age 60 or over and certain disabled people under age of 60 who meet the income requirements. This year, to be eligible as a single person, the income should not exceed $22,331.00 or for a couple it should not exceed $30,044.00. As in the past, there are six (6) $3.00 checks in each booklet and just one booklet per household.

They will be available at the Senior Center tuesdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and by appointment.

For residents at Seely-Brown, I will have special sessions at Seely-Brown the week of June 26, assuming they are received on time.

Garry at 860-928-2309 or garry.brown71@aim.com

Rep. Boyd Applaudes House Passage of Education Legislation State Representative Pat

Boyd is pleased that the House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill he co-authored that provides greater protections for students in Connecticut’s Independent Schools. “This is a topic near and dear to my heart. This bill provides changes to education statutes that will improve the quality of education students receive and to help ensure our students continue to be in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning” Rep Boyd said. “I appreciate being able to work with Education Committee Chair Rep. Andy Fleischmann (D-West Hartford) and Doug Lyons at the Connecti-cut Association of Independent Schools on drafting the language of the bill. We must demand the highest standards of those who work with our students.”

State Representative Pat Boyd

Pomfret Food PantryWe are in full summer mode with warm temps

and all kinds of fun outdoor activities. But this is also the time of year where food pantries most feel the crunch of low food and monetary donations. Hunger doesn’t disappear over the summer months.

In Pomfret, the most convenient places you can drop donations are at the Senior Center and at the Town Hall during regular hours.

If you have questions, call Garry at 860-928-2309. GarryBrown•garry.brown71@aim.com

Have a great summer!

Well, it is of-ficially sum-mer here in

the Quiet Corner and that usually coincides with the town vote on the budget. I must say that I feel very privi-leged to be a part of a

town government that runs so well with very many volunteers and many town employees. It is great to be a part of it and to see this type of government ac-tion. The budget process takes well over six months with many people involved, and I want to take this time to thank and appreciate all the people who work on these budgets to make them fiscally responsible and sound. Thank you to the Board of Education, all of whom work countless hours and to the Board of Finance for their time, input and guid-ance. Thank you to the school administrators and the town employees who initiate the process. And thank you to the members of the town who take the time to be informed, attend town meetings and to vote. Thank you again for allowing me to serve in my capacity as selectman. Have a great summer!

2017-2018 BudgetThe Annual Town Meeting was held on June 7, 2017 with a record turn-out! An estimated 120 citizens made the time to attend, hear items on the Call, and ask questions. The fiscal year 2017/2018 budget was passed unanimously. Two Ordinances were also passed and along with a number of annual house-keeping items. As of this writing, the mil rate for the town of Pomfret has not been set. It is usu-ally set immediately after the Annual Town meeting adjourns, however, without the exact numbers from the state, it will be a guess. If the final funding from Hartford is level year over year then you can expect to see little, if any, impact on the mil rate. If the Governor is successful in cutting funding to Pomfret by over 1 million dollars then the impact could be as much as 3 mils. The Board of Finance has sched-

uled a Special Meeting for July 3rd at 8:00 am, at which point the mil rate will be set. Due the late nature of this happening, tax bills will be sent out 1 month late.

Ordinances Passed at Annual Town MeetingOrdinance Prohibiting the Storage, Disposal or Use of Waste From Oil and Gas Exploration or Extrac-tion Activities or any Derivative Thereof in the Town of Pomfret, Connecticut. Proposed Ordinance approved by the Board of Selectmen and is on file with the Pomfret Town Clerk. Ordinance Establishing A Pomfret Commission on Aging to replace an Ordinance Establishing a Senior Advocate Commission as adopted at a Spe-cial Town Meeting dated March 22, 2012. Proposed Ordinance approved by the Board of Selectmen and is on file with the Pomfret Town Clerk. The town also voted to approved the follow-ing tax agreement: Property Tax Payment Agree-ment between the Town of Pomfret and Woods Hill Solar, LLC. Said Agreement approved by the Board of Selectmen and is on file with the Pomfret Town Clerk

Projects (in brief)The resurfacing of Longmeadow should begin this month, with the cul-de-sacs being done first and fin-ishing with the main thoroughfare. The project should take about 2

weeks to complete, weather depending. The side-walk project has been sent out to bid and it looks like it will be beginning soon and be completed this summer. This sidewalk will run from Pomfret School and the First Congregational Church to the Most Holy Trinity Church at the corners of Scenic Routes 169 & 97 and Route 44. Construc-tion on the firehouse extension has begun and will be completed this year. The sewer project is mov-ing slowly, but there is hope we will see work begin this year. The long-awaited easements in Putnam are now in place and the agreement with the Town of Putnam is almost complete. Even with the delays, the Engineers working on the project fully expect the project to be completed by end of 2018. Emergency Operation Center will also see work begin this year, as one of the grants that is funding this project will expire in December 2017.

Enjoy the rest of your Summer!

Pomfret’s Annual Town Meeting June 7th

Senate Bill #1014, An Act Concerning Various Revisions and Additions to the Education Statutes, will: • prohibit private school Headmasters from

entering into non-disclosure agreements with Teachers whom are terminated from employ-ment for misconduct with a students.

• extend the length of a resident teacher certificate from one to two years

• extend the school security grant program• make certified teachers from outside CT eligible

for a temporary teaching certificates in CT• extend to private schools the employee

background check requirements that apply to public schools

• creating a new literacy is fundamental grant program

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Seniors, Did You Know?Bradley Playhouse Dress Rehearsals are open to you?

Did you know that Pomfret Seniors are able to view the dress rehearsals for upcoming Bradley

Playhouse shows? That’s right, say you are with TEEG, and you are able to see the dress rehearsal for an upcoming show FREE of charge. In order to take advantage of this amazing opportunity you must sign up at the Pomfret Senior Center, or contact the TEEG office at 860-923-3458.

here is a list of upComing shows, and dress rehearsal dates:Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike- Thursday, June 29th- 7:30pm

Disney’s the Little Mermaid- Thursday, August 10th- 7:30pm

Death by Fatal Murder- Thursday, October 5th- 7:30pm

A Bradley Christmas Carol- Thursday, November 30th- 7:30pm

The Bradley Playhouse is located at 30 Front St. Putnam, CT

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Pomfret Senior Association: Whale Watch! Wednesday, July 12th.

The Pomfret Senior Association will be heading to Plymouth, MA, on Wednesday, July 12th for their annual whale watch. The trip is open to whale

lovers of any age from area towns. Participants will meet at the Pomfret Senior Center to carpool, leaving Pomfret at

10:00 am. Captain John Whale Watching & Fishing Tours has taken the Association whale watching for many years and it is always a great experience.

The trip travels from Plymouth across Cape Cod Bay, north of Provincetown to Stellwagen Bank, a marine sanctuary and one of the primary feeding grounds for Hump-

back , Finback, Pilot, and Minke Whales as well as the endangered Right Whales. Sailing out of Plymouth at 2 pm, the Whale Watch returns to dock at 6pm where we then have two hours for dinner on our own in the area. Many go to Isaac’s, famous for

their seafood, but there are many good restaurants within a short walking distance of the docks We will regroup and leave for home at 8 pm. This has been a very successful trip for

years and we have never been disappointed.

Mark your calendar and make your reservation. You won’t want to miss this.

Call Gail to RSVP at 860-974-0426 by July 7th.

Non residents $25.00Pomfret Senior $15.00

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historiCal iQ: answers to this month’s Questions:1. The longest brook is the Mashamoquet Brook

2. Mashamoquet is a Nipmuck and Wabbagusett Indian word means “area of good fishing”

3. The Mashamo-quet Brook State Park was established in 1918

mon. July 3BoardofSelectmen@CommunitySenior Center, 7 P.

Tuesday July 4 Independence Day. Town Hall Closed

wed. July 5MealWormMadness,GradesK-2@PomfretLibrary,11A.InlandWetlands&Watercourses@CommunitySeniorCenter,7P.July 8LostVillageWalk(pomfretlibrary.orgfordetails)mon. July 10BoardofFinance@PCS,6:30P.tue. July 11 Economic Planning & Develop-mentCommission@Comm.SeniorCenter,8A.CommonThreads@PomfretPubicLibrary,4-6P

Fri. July 14 Pomfret Times Deadline for August issue.

mon. July 17BoardofSelectmen@CommunitySeniorCenter,8A.ZoningBoardofAppeals@Community Senior Center, 7 P.tue. July 18CommonThreads@PomfretPubicLibrary, 4-6 P. wed. July 19 Diaper Derby, Grades 2-5, 11AM @PomfretLibrary.FireDistrict@FireHouse,7P.Planning&ZoningCommission@OldTownHouse, 7P.thu. July 20 AgricultureCommission@Com-munitySeniorCenter,7P.AbandonedVillagesandGhostTownsofNewEngland@OldTownHouse, 7 P.thu. July 22 PRTC meeting on at Old Town House, 7 P. Republican Caucus at 7:30 P.

Friday & Saturday July 21 & 22 Bulky Waste 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Murdock Property on Rt 101.

tue. July 25 Common Threads @ Pomfret Pubic Library, 4-6 P. Pomfret Democratic Town Committee Meeting @ Grill 37, 7P.

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