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Runners and dogs race to support Little Guild
Tom Brown
Oct 21, 2026
Runners and their dogs set off at the start of the Little Guild’s 13th annual Run & Wag 5K in Cornwall Saturday, Oct. 17.
Tom Brown
CORNWALL — Runners and their four-legged companions took to Cornwall’s roads Saturday, Oct. 17, as the Little Guild’s 13th annual Run & Wag 5K drew 238 human participants and 68 dogs to support the animal shelter.
Brittany Telke and her 6-year-old dog, Mazikeen, won the runner-and-dog category and finished third overall with a time of 19 minutes and six seconds. Telke and Mazikeen have won the runner-and-dog category several times.
Michael Mills won the overall race in 18:54, while Liz Fongler finished second in 18:59. Neither had a dog.
Starting at the town Green, the 3.1-mile course wound through Cornwall Village and the surrounding valley.
Participants could compete with or without dogs.
The gathering also featured live music by Relatively Sound, taco and pizza trucks, and a raffle with donated gift bags valued at as much as $400.
Brittany Telke and her dog, Mazikeen, won the runner-and-dog category at the Little Guild’s Run & Wag 5K. Tom Brown
Executive Director Jenny Langendoerfer said Run & Wag is one of the Little Guild’s two signature fundraising events, alongside the Great Country Mutt Show.
The race raises more than $20,000 from participants and sponsors to help the Little Guild rescue dogs and cats and find them homes.
Human participation was slightly higher than last year’s 233, while the number of dogs fell from 84 to 68.
This year’s race followed the May opening of the Little Guild’s new 8,000-square-foot shelter in West Cornwall.
The building replaced a converted house and includes dedicated spaces for adoption, animal socialization, quarantine and community programs.
Beyond sheltering homeless animals, the Little Guild supports area pet owners through food assistance, vaccination clinics and help with veterinary care.
Its partnership with Project SAGE provides care for pets of people experiencing domestic violence.
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Legal Notices - October 20, 2026
Lakeville Journal
Oct 20, 2026
TAX COLLECTOR TOWN OF SALISBURY CT
LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to Sec. 12-145 of the Connecticut Statutes, the taxpayers of the Town of Salisbury are hereby notified that the second installment on the Grand List of October 1, 2025 is due and payable on October 1, 2026. Payments must be received or postmarked by November 2, 2026. If said Real Estate and Personal Property taxes are not paid on or before November 2, 2026 interest at the rate of 1 1/2% (18% per year) will be added for each month or a fraction thereof which elapses from the time when such tax becomes due and payable until the same is paid. Minimum interest charge is $2.00. Taxes can be paid by mail addressed to: Tax Collector, P.O. BOX 338, Salisbury CT 06068 or Town Hall, 27 Main Street, Salisbury CT. There is a drop box in the vestibule of the Town Hall available 9am-4pm, Monday - Friday or the 24-hour drop box on the back side of the building off Factory Street. Tax Office is open Mon and Wed, 9am-4pm and Friday 9am - 3pm closed for lunch 12:30pm -1:30pm. The Town is urging taxpayers to use the option to pay by credit card or e-check. Please go to the Town website salisburyct.us, View/PayTaxes Tab. Dated at Salisbury, CT this 2nd day of September, 2026. JoAnne D. Dodge, CCMC Tax Collector
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10-22-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
ESTATE OF STEPHEN MICHAEL BRANDT
Late of Lakeville (26-00394)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated September 28, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. The fiduciary is: Maureen F. Dell 172 Farnum Road Lakeville, CT 06039 Jordan Bergs Clerk
10-22-26
Legal Notice
CONNECTICUT -- All Registrars of Voters' offices in Connecticut will hold a statewide voter registration session from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. This is the last regular session for admission of electors who have turned 18, become a US citizen, or moved to Connecticut. This deadline includes registration by mail which must be post marked by this day, registration at DMV by close of business, Online registrations must be completed by 11:59 pm or in person by 8:00 pm. Residents of Norfolk can register at Norfolk Town Hall, Registrar's Office, 19 Maple Ave, Norfolk CT November 2, 2026 CONNECTICUT -- All Registrars of Voters' offices in Connecticut will hold a statewide voter registration session from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is a limited registration session for admission of electors who have turned 18, become a US citizen, or moved to Connecticut since October 16th of this year. This registration session is also open to members of the Armed Forces, and former Armed Forces members who have been discharged within the calendar year. The Norfolk CT session will be held at Norfolk Town Hall, Registrar's Office, 19 Maple Ave, Norfolk CT 06058
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Lelah M. Somers
Lakeville Journal
Oct 20, 2026
DOVER PLAINS — Lelah M. Somers, 97, a longtime Dover Plains, New York, resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, New York. Lelah was born on July 3, 1929, in Pawling, New York, to the late Byron and Lelah (Watts) Brill. Lelah grew up in Pawling and on Nov. 22, 1946, in Pleasant Valley, New York, she married James F. Somers, Sr. Mr. Somers passed away on Sept. 3, 1970. Lelah worked for New York State as a therapy aide for thirty-years and as a senior companion for New York State for thirty-two-years, with specific care provided to the mentally disabled.
She enjoyed taking care of the mentally disabled, was a wonderful mother to her four children, always putting her family first. She is survived by her son, James F. Somers, Jr. and his wife Donna of Dover Plains; two daughters, Doreen Monica of Wingdale, and Frances “Fran” Horton of Dover Plains, who was also her caregiver for many years; seven grandchildren, Debbie, Margie, Leah, Stephanie, Deirdra, Benji and Jimmy and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, and her step-son, Kenny Elliott. In addition to her parents and husband, Lelah was predeceased by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol “DeeDee” Maile and Gil Maile, her son-in-law, Stephen Monica, and her son-in-law, Benny Horton as well as her companion of over forty-years, Andrew “Mac” McAlravey and her siblings, Ferris Brill, Eleanor Barryann, Richard Brill, William Brill and Barney Brill.
Lelah was a loving mother and a strong willed and hard-working woman. She was an avid NASCAR fan for many years and traveled with her companion “Mac” up and down the east coast following the sport. Her favorite track was the Daytona International Speedway in Florida that they went to every February to attend the Daytona 500 race. She loved her family so much and she will be dearly missed; she lived a long life and for that her family is deeply grateful.
Graveside services and burial will take place on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Valley View Cemetery in Dover Plains, NY. Pastor Rick Totten will officiate. A reception in Lelah’s honor will follow at the VFW Post # 5444, 3422 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. To send an online condolence to the family, flowers to the service or to plant a tree in Lelah’s honor, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.
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Ronald Decker Jr.
Lakeville Journal
Oct 20, 2026
MILLERTON — It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ronald Owen Decker Jr. of Millerton, New York on Oct. 6, 2026, at the age of 58.
Ronald was born on Oct. 29, 1967, in Sharon, Connecticut to the late Catherine Spaulding and Ronald Decker Sr.
Known affectionately as Ronnie, he was a beloved chef for many years at various private schools in the Millerton, and Connecticut areas. He enjoyed cooking for others and lending a helping hand to anyone in need. Ronnie cherished spending time with family and making people smile. His kindness always shined bright.
Ronnie and his brother Steve spent many years together driving tractor-trailers before Ronnie returned to the kitchen.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Christopher Johnson, and his partner, Sara LeBaron; two grandsons; his close cousin, John Wilson (JR); his niece, Tiffany Brown, and her spouse, Sean Brown; and his great-niece, Elianna Decker. Ronnie also leaves behind other cousins and great-nieces and great-nephews. His father, Ronald Decker Sr., had other children whom Ronnie leaves behind: Kevin Decker, Dawn Decker, and Heidi Piefer.
Ronald is also predeceased by his brother, Steven Decker; his late wife, Joanne Decker; and Timothy Decker.
He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.
A small celebration of life in Ronnie’s memory will be held at a date to be determined.
The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
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Carol McLaughlin Anderson
Lakeville Journal
Oct 20, 2026
LAKEVILLE — Carol McLaughlin (Fenn) Anderson of Brunswick, Maine, died on Sept. 11, 2026. Carol was the daughter of the late Ray and Carolyn Mary (Everhard) McLaughlin and was predeceased by her sister, Nancy Peck. She was born March 23, 1932, in Ohio and moved to Sharon, Connecticut with her family in 1942. She graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport and then attended Connecticut College for Women and completed her education at Connecticut Teachers College in New Britain, earning a Bachelor’s degree in education and Master’s degree in mathematics. She raised her family in Canton, Connecticut and lived in Lakeville, Connecticut until she moved to Maine in 1992.
Carol’s love of nature and being out of doors led her and first husband, Allyn Fenn, to downhill skiing as weekend volunteers for the Catamount Ski Patrol in Hillsdale, New York. She also loved to sail, learning at a girls’ camp on Moose Pond in Denmark, Maine and continuing throughout her life. She explored the waters of midcoast Maine with her late husband, Captain Robert Anderson, and Casco Bay with her family and close friend Bill Hetzel on sailboats big and small.
Carol was endlessly curious and loved to learn. She took classes, read books and articles, traveled, went to museums, and deeply listened to people. She shared her love of the world with others as a volunteer at the Maine Maritime Museum, a train host on the Downeaster, and both an elementary school and adult education teacher. An avid crossword puzzler and knitter, she always found a way to keep both her hands and her mind busy. She was active in her local churches, most recently St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brunswick.
Carol’s greatest joy, though, was her family. Carol is survived by her daughter, Deborah Driver, and her husband, Roy; her son, Christopher Fenn, and his wife, Liz; four grandchildren, Krystal Fenn, Dustin Fenn, Kate Driver, and Josh Driver; and two great-grandchildren, Evan and Aidan Miller.
Carol found great delight in little things: a nice cup of tea, a walk, watching the birds, a baked apple or a slice of fresh bread, the view from atop a parking garage in Portland, or a few minutes parked next to the ocean. She knew how to appreciate life’s small pleasures, remarking on one occasion while looking out over Casco Bay after a short cross country ski with her family, “aren’t we lucky.” She will be missed by many.
A private graveside service was held at Salisbury Cemetery in Salisbury, Connecticut on Oct. 14th. Memorial gifts can be made to the Maine Maritime Museum.
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Celebration of Life - Dona L. Chilcoat
Lakeville Journal
Oct 20, 2026
Family and friends are invited to gather in loving memory of Dona L. Chilcoat at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeville Town Grove.
This informal gathering will be an opportunity to honor Dona’s life, share cherished memories, and celebrate the love and joy she brought to those who knew her.
Please stop by and help us celebrate a life that meant so much to so many.
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