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6 • Friday, November 19, 2010 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER LEARNING WA Student Council hosts Fall Foliage Fling WOODSTOCK — On Monday, Oct. 18, Woodstock Academy had the pleasure of hosting Quinebaug Valley Community College’s newly appointed President Dr. Ross Tomlin. It was his first visit to the Academy. Dr. Tomlin was introduced to members of the faculty and staff by the Academy’s Director of WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy’s Student Council hosted its traditional Fall Foliage Fling for more than 140 senior citizens Monday, Oct. 11. This event was free and open to local community members. It offered an afternoon of food, live Woodstock Academy ‘creating for a cause’ WOODSTOCK — Woodstock Academy School Counselor Amanda Rice, along with Academy faculty, staff and students are creating for a cause. This organization, once known as Knitting for a Cause, brings together the talents of those who knit and crochet, as well as those who are enthusiastic to learn a craft, in an effort to use their talents to make a difference in the community. Members create hats, mittens, scarves and baby blankets for local women’s shelters in care of United Services located in Danielson. Hand crafted pouches where created for Dr. Cooper, a Putnam physician, for his annual medical missions trips to Honduras. The pouches are used to distribute medications to the residents and are very much appreciated. The group meets on Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Woodstock Academy’s dining commons. Community members are encouraged to participate even if they don’t know how to knit or crochet. Experienced crafters are on hand to teach anyone who wants to learn and help make a difference in the community. The group plans to expand their craft making to jewelry, scrapbooking and other items members are interested in. For more information and to confirm meeting times, please contact Amanda Garcia-Rice at arice@woodstockacademy.org or 860-928-0319. Woodstock Academy hosts QVCC president Courtesy photos Admissions, Peter Green and the Director of Social Services, Kathy Chase. A tour of the Academy was provided to Dr. Tomlin by seniors Desi Dysktra and Audrey Minor. Dr. Tomlin visited classes throughout the day which included technology, art, physical education, music, science and culinary arts. Woodstock Academy and Quinebaug Valley Community College work collaboratively to offer Academy students an opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. Courses offered include the tech prep program and early childhood education. Over the years Woodstock Academy and Quinebaug Valley Community College have formed a working partnership to assist students in the transition from high school to college. Air Force Basic Military Training Andrew Jourdan graduated Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 21. He enlisted in the Air Forces Reserves and will be assigned to Westover Air Reserve Base in Springfield, Mass. Emerson College Student Council member Sam Dauphinais with guests Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hawes and their granddaugher Jordan of Brooklyn. entertainment, and an occasion to socialize with friends. The event took place in Woodstock Academy’s dining commons where guests enjoyed a beautiful panoramic view like none other in the quiet corner, as the fall foliage was at its peak throughout Woodstock. Under the direction of Student Council Advisor Nancy Beauregard- Waldron, committee chairpersons Senior Anne Spada and Junior Bridgett Lajoie oversaw the event details. Senior Katie Murphy, from Woodstock Academy’s Hill Singers, opened the day’s entertainment as she performed several classic songs from the 1920s, which included Moon Dance and Funny Valentine. Country Duo, located in Coventry, provided additional entertainment throughout the afternoon. POMFRET COMMUNITY SCHOOL Monday, Nov. 22: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, vegetables, fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 23: Spaghetti and sauce, meatballs, green beans, bread and butter, applesauce cup. Wednesday, Nov. 24: Pepperoni or cheese pizza, salad, cookie, fruit. WOODSTOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Monday, Nov. 22: Ziti and meatballs, zucchini, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 23: Pancakes, hash browns, turkey sausage, fruit, milk. WOODSTOCK MIDDLE SCHOOL Monday, Nov. 22: Cheeseburger, bun, ovenbaked fries, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 23: Rotini and meatballs, salad, fruit, milk. EDUCATION NOTEBOOK BOSTON, Mass. — Woodstock resident and Emerson College B.F.A Stage Production Management major Cait Powers was named Stage Manager for the college’s production of the Broadway musical, “NINE.” Powers, a senior, is joined by 47 others who will act, sing, dance, design, and direct the Emerson Stage production that opens Dec. 9. “NINE” was originally directed by Tommy Tune and made its Broadway debut in 1982. Below is more information regarding the show. Show Times: Thursday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m. Where: Greene Theater, Tufte Performance and Production Center at Emerson College, 10 Boylston St., Boston. Cost: $10 for general public. A four ticket Flex Pass is also available for $25 and may be redeemed for any Emerson Stage production. Italian filmmaker Guido Contini has just turned forty years old, his marriage is failing, and he cannot come up with an idea for a new film to rejuvenate his floundering career. By exploring his life through the lens of the women that comprise it: his wife, mistress, leading lady, producer, mother, and others, Contini is finally able to step into his future. Tickets are available at the Paramount Center Box Office at 559 Washington St. in Boston Tuesday through Saturday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 617-824-8000 or by visiting www.aestages.org. Business Feature of the Week Heart & Home Gifts, Collectibles, & Home Decor Located in an 1878 Italianate style building in historical downtown Danielson. Heart & Home just celebratd 20 years in business. There are 6,000 square feet on 2 floors of gifts and furniture. Also featured is furniture by Nutmeg Woodworks, stock & custom. Free gift wrapping with a downtown customer friendly atmosphere. ❤ ❤ ❤ Opening at 7am November 26th with great specials & savings! Full lines of Yankee Candle, Crabtree & Evelyn, Vera Bradley, Stonewall Kitchen, Badger Body Care and so much more! Purchase one of 11 exquisitely detailed decorative clasps starting at just $51 and you will receive a free Trollbeads bracelet valued at $40. 65 Main Street | Danielson, CT 06239 | 860-774-2623 Hours: Mon-Wed 9-6, Thurs & Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sundays after Thanksgiving 12-4
WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, November 19, 2010 • 7 …And justice for all “…With liberty and justice for all.” So ends our pledge to the starspangled banner. I believe another word should be added. Justice should be defined as “equal.” Unfortunately, there are many instances when this is not the case. I’m going to cite three of them of which I’m familiar. I’ll begin with a minor example featuring our minor citizens, namely the 13- to 16-year-old crowd. Why not? “All” is all-inclusive isn’t it? I’m certain everyone is aware of the ticket prices displayed in most cinema lobbies. The moment a youngster enters the teenage bracket he/she must pay the adult price. However, this new teen is prohibited from watching an adult movie. That is, unless this individual is in the company of a parent or guardian. I understand this is the law. But is it ROUND ROBIN RELAYS ALAN SANDERSON fair? I’m sure I’d be more vehement if I hadn’t reached my 18th birthday. Yet even though I’m far removed from that idyllic age I can’t help wondering why an intermediate price of admission hasn’t been set for this maligned group. This might satisfy both the teen and the teen-offender. I’ll go on to more serious violations of justice for all. Early last month, a judge sitting on the bench in Jackson, Miss., jailed an attorney for five hours for his refusal to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in open court. When Judge Talmadge Littlejohn became convinced that lawyer Danny Lampley was not going to yield to the demand, Judge Littlejohn then charged Lampley with criminal contempt and he was escorted behind bars. I assume the judge later relented and ordered Lampley freed because of realizing he’d exceeded his authority. The reason I say this is because I know of at least one large religious group which will not salute the flag nor recite the pledge. Who knows, perhaps Lampley may have been a member of this sect. He most assuredly didn’t receive equal justice, especially if this brief imprisonment isn’t expunged from his record. I hope it is for his sake since I feel an attorney with a rap sheet might have trouble attracting clients. Of far greater significance, though, is the tragic story of James Tillman, which I wrote about a few weeks ago. For those who may have missed it, Mr. Tillman was wrongly convicted of the kidnapping, beating, robbery and rape of a Hartford woman. This miscarriage of justice cost him 18 bitter years of his freedom before the actual criminal was found. The state awarded Tillman $5 million before the actual criminal was found. The state awarded Tillman $5 million for its mistake. But the shocker as far as I am concerned was the revelation that the statute of limitations regarding rape had run out. The most the real culprit, Duanne Foster, could receive is a relative paltry 11 years. To me, rape is a heinous crime, second only to premeditated murder. In fact, some poor women never recover from the attack. The law is the law, I suppose, but it should be changed. In addition, it’s really too bad Foster can’t be sentenced to serve the 18 years Tillman lost out of his life. Almost two decades. It’s quite a chunk! Who knows how long anybody will be around. Naturally, there are more examples of gross unfairness. But my space is limited. Anyone disagreeing with me will have to explain to me very carefully why justice shouldn’t be equal for all. Codicil: Is a rare yen for a certain food the body’s way of telling us the nutrients contained in that food are needed? Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resident of Connecticut who lives in Danielson. His writings have appeared in numerous publications. Learning to ‘love your local’ “Love Your Local.” –IndieBound There are a lot of stories in the media right now about shopping local, supporting small businesses, and nurturing the local community. All kinds of “shop local” campaigns are encouraging and promoting this movement. American Express has launched a new campaign called “Small Business Saturday,” which is to follow in the footsteps of the famed “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday.” American Express’s mission is to encourage holiday shoppers to shop at small businesses this holiday season, especially on Saturday, Nov. 27, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, which is to be known as “Small Business S a t u r d a y ” (http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/). IndieBound, a community-minded organization, was started by the American Booksellers Association to encourage consumers to buy books from their local independent bookstores. In addition to their famed slogan, “Love Your Local,” IndieBound has a wide variety of other slogans, promotional materials, and resources for local businesses THE EVERYDAY ECOLOGIST LIZ ELLSWORTH to use (www.indiebound.org/). With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays upon us, holiday shopping is certainly on our minds. How might we help the environment by buying locally? Less packaging is used when we buy goods from local businesses. Often when people purchase from online retailers, items are shipped from manufacturers to an online company’s distribution center. These same items have to be inventoried, taken out of their “shipped in” boxes, and then repackaged to be sent to the on-line consumer. Generally, small business owners go to manufacturers/community retailers directly, even in person, to get the products they will sell or use. Most of the time the bulk items shipped to local businesses will not be repackaged to be sent out again to consumers. Transportation costs can be much lower if people shop locally. IndieBound’s list of the top 10 reasons to buy local, entitled “Here’s What You Just Did By Shopping Here,” underscores that much less fuel is used in transporting goods when they come from local entities and not from companies that are far away. Also, when shoppers buy locally, they drive much shorter distances; perhaps they can even bike or walk! According to an article in Time magazine entitled “Buying Local” (Schwartz 2009), when you purchase goods in your local community, you are more likely to buy products that are well made and safe. The neighborhood businesses stand behind their products because they know that you can come back if you are not satisfied with an item: they are accountable for the quality of their merchandise. This is particularly important due to the recent scares over alleged contamination issues related to products from some foreign manufacturers. Products that are well made and of higher quality tend to last longer than cheaply made items. Thus, fewer items are thrown away and less “trash” ends up in incinerators or landfills. Local businesses may also have a more positive impact on the community’s scenic landscape; these retailers are concerned about the feel of the community and try to keep their store’s footprint in tune with the area’s “vibe.” Also, communities that support their local farmers’ market, for example, ensure that farms stay in business and that beautiful open space and picturesque landscapes remain. In addition, local business owners often give back to the community by either volunteering their time or by donating to local causes, some of which are environmentally focused. Shopping at local businesses guarantees that more money (sales tax) remains in the community. More tax dollars in your neighborhood may mean that more money is available for use in the protection of open space, conservation projects, and other environmentally minded programs (www.indiebound.org/). How do you find out about the local businesses in your community? Check local papers, newsletters, online resources, and ask friends and family. Word of mouth is often the best way to discover your community’s local hidden gems (businesses). It’s key to go to your favorite local place, such as a restaurant or bookstore, to ask them for recommendations on where to find the best local hardware store, farmers’ market, or specialty retailer. People who work for local businesses are happy to offer advice and tips because they know the people who run the other local establishments, have actually been to the local businesses, and know all about the community. Not only will you be stimulating the local economy, but you will also be helping to protect the environment at the same time. As the IndieBound organization says, “Love Your Local.” Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and holds a master’s degree in Environmental Education from Antioch University New England and a B.A. in English from Bates College. She currently works for the Town of Framingham, Mass., teaching recycling and conservation education. Power yoga classes to be held THOMPSON — Thompson Recreation is sponsoring Power Yoga classes. These classes will help you build your awareness, strength, flexibility and mindfulness through a series of yoga postures that will help to bring balance to your mind and body. This class is recommended for all levels, from the exercisers looking for a good workout to the stressed individuals in need of some time to relax. This class is a great way to de-stress during the holidays! Power Yoga classes take place on Saturday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for eight NEWS BRIEFS weeks beginning Dec. 4, at the Thompson Library/Community Center. Pre-registration is required. Prices for registration received by Nov. 26 are $62 for Thompson residents and $69 for non-residents. After Nov. 26, the price increases to $67 for residents and $74 for non-residents. You can download registration materials from our website www.thompsonrec.org, stop by the Thompson Town Hall to register or call the Recreation office at 860-923-9440 to have a registration form mailed to you. 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