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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Thompson observes Memorial Day ‘Where we love is home — home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.’ INSIDE A8-9 — OPINION A12-13 — SPORTS B1 — HOT SPOT B8-9 — CALENDAR B4 — OBITS B5 — RELIGION

LOCAL Sanderson The front of the 2009 Memorial Day parade leads the way through Thompson.

BY MATT SANDERSON the Thompson War Memorial on VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Main Street to give somber THOMPSON — It was summer- thoughts and reflect on those brave like conditions early Monday men and women who have fought morning, May 25, for Thompson’s and continue to fight on foreign annual Memorial Day parade. soil to protect the freedoms civil- Members of the Veterans of ians enjoy every day. Foreign Wars Post 10008 in Guest speaker Andrew Barylski, Quinebaug, Veterans of Foreign of the Putnam American Legion, Wars Post 1523 of Putnam, the talked about the first Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Day, which was celebrated in 1868, Auxiliary, town officials, the a year after the Civil War ended. American Legion, Boy Scouts, Girl Gen. John A. Logan, he said, Scouts, the Thompson volunteer ordered that May 25 be the day Bishop blesses new fire departments and the annually observed for “decorating library at St. Mary’s Tourtellotte Memorial High School the graves of comrades who in marching band traveled up and died in defense of their country School down Main Street Monday morn- during the late rebellion.” Page A6 ing, as the street was lined with Barylski said Memorial Day Elmer Preston, past state commander of the Connecticut Veterans of Foreign spectators. becomes a day where car dealers Wars and current commander of the Quinebaug VFW Post 10008, conducts the The parade stopped at a local ceremony on Main Street on Monday, May 25, in front of the Thompson war memo- SPORTS cemetery on Main Street, as well as Turn To MEMORIAL, page A14 rial. Hyde graduates 49 students HONORS 33 BACCALAUREATES BY MATT SANDERSON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ‘Destruction’ reigns at WOODSTOCK — Forty-two of Hyde School’s 49 graduates this year Thompson Speedway delivered heartfelt, prideful and Page A13 deeply reflective speeches to family, faculty and friends last Saturday, May 23, at their 13th commence- ment. As part of Hyde’s character OUR BETTER NATURE development curriculum, students, WATER- IT’S A MATTER OF family and friends packed inside the LIFE OR DEATH Cultural Center to hear the moving PAGE A5 speeches. “Graduation is a meaningful time OPINION when Hyde students are able to GET YOUR speak on their own behalf about what is truly important in their own POINT ACROSS lives, what they’ve learned and what PAGE A8 they’re taking with them,” said Head of School Laura Gauld. Matt Sanderson photo WHAT TO DO Matt Sanderson photo Students Richard Perry and Drew Faucher, salutatorian, and Genna Petre, valedictorian, of Thompson Memorial A CALENDAR William Siepmann were the two Hyde graduate Julie Runnels happily High School’s Class of 2009. OF AREA EVENTS honors graduates for the Hyde Class receives her diploma from Jeffrey Black, president of the Board of Directors, last PAGE B8-9 of 2009. “It is truly a time to enjoy the Saturday, May 23. VILLAGE TRIVIA fruits of our labor as the seniors when life calls upon you, will you Valedictorian, salutatorian named transform from students participat- answer? What are roller coasters ing in a rigorous education to “Life is beautiful, like the dande- BY MATT SANDERSON 2009. strong, graceful leaders,” added VILLAGER STAFF WRITER classified as by the U.S. lions were pick [here] day in and day “I was relieved,” said Faucher, Gauld. “Watching returning alums out,” he said, synonymous with THOMPSON — Tourtellotte salutatorian. “I took a lot of tough Patent Office? share their journey and seeing gen- numerous students descriptions of Memorial High School seniors classes this year. There’s no doubt erations of families basking in the passing a warm day sitting on the Genna Petre and Drew Faucher about Genna, though.” Answer on page 2. gratitude is truly overwhelming.” found out earlier this month that Petre, the valedictorian of her Perry asked the audience that Turn To HYDE, page A10 they have achieved the highest aca- Turn To TMHS, A11 demic standing out of their class of page A2 • Friday, May 29, 2009 THOMPSON VILLAGER Time to boost your college savings? VILLAGER ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK o you have school-age chil- are free from fed- Account (ESA). Your Coverdell dren? If so, the end of the eral income earnings and withdrawals will be “Remember why the flags fly at half-staff D school year means that your taxes, as long as tax-free, provided you use the and why there are tiny flags by the gravestones in kids are now one year closer to col- the money is money for qualified education our cemeteries. People died for those. lege. That means you have even used for qualified expenses. (Any non-qualified with- more incentive to launch a college higher education drawals from a Coverdell ESA may People just like you and I.” savings strategy — which is essen- expenses. be subject to federal and state taxes, — ANDREW BARYLSKI, OF THE PUTNAM AMERICAN LEGION, tial these days. Withdrawals for plus a 10 percent penalty.) You can SPEAKING AT THOMPSON’S MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES MONDAY,JUNE 25 During a tough economy, states other types of fund your Coverdell ESA with vir- are scrambling to meet budget expenses may be tually any type of investment — shortfalls. As a result, state legisla- FINANCIAL subject to federal stocks, bonds, certificates of OPEN TO CLOSE tures may be forced to scale back and state taxes deposit, etc. THOMPSON their support to public colleges and FOCUS plus a 10 percent • Open a custodial account. You universities, which in turn may penalty. 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Connecticut: Black-billed Cuckoo, Bobolinks, Savannah Seniors invited to ‘Delightful Deserts’ Registration is required. Download registration materi- Sparrow, Indigo Bunting, Pileated Woodpecker, Least als from the Web site, www.thompsonrec.org, stop by Flycatcher, Great-crested Flycatcher, Osprey, Yellow-throated THOMPSON — Thompson senior citizens are invited to Thompson Town Hall to register, or call Thompson Vireo, Orchard Oriole and Spotted Sandpiper. join Thompson Recreation and Kindred Recreation at (860) 923-9440 to have a registration form Healthcare/Oakwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center mailed. TOP 10 HARDCOVER FICTION for the “Delightful Desserts” program, which this month will feature a free banana split party. 1. Brooklyn, Colm Tóibín This special event to create banana split sundaes will be 2. The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet, Reif Larsen held at noon Friday, June 12, at the Thompson Adventure Camp registration now open 3. Road Dogs, Elmore Leonard Library/Community Center. The program is open to THOMPSON — Registration materials for Thompson 4. Tea Time for the Traditionally Built, Alexander Thompson citizens age 65 and older. Reservations are Recreation’s Summer Adventure Camp are now available McCall Smith required. Please call 923-9440 by June 5 to reserve a seat. This year’s camp is set to begin Monday,July 6, and will 5. First Family, David Baldacci run for seven weeks, ending Friday,Aug. 21. This summer 6. Sag Harbor, Colson Whitehead camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through 7. A Reliable Wife, Robert Goolrick Kids invited to Bicycle Rodeo Friday, with before and after care available from 7:15 to 9 8. The Help, Kathryn Stockett, Amy Einhorn a.m. and from 4 to 5:30 p.m. 9. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, Alan Bradley THOMPSON — Thompson Recreation, the VFW Ladies Adventure Camp will take place at Quaddick State Park 10. Cemetery Dance, Douglas Preston Auxiliary Post 10088 and Connecticut State Police Troop D and the Thompson Middle School and various field trip The New England Independent Bestseller List, provided by are sponsoring a free Bicycle Rodeo for children ages 5 locations. The camp is open to children ages 5 through 14. Wonderland Books, Putnam, for the week ending May 17 through 14 at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Riverside Park in The days consist of participation in games, sports, arts North Grosvenordale. and crafts, swimming, nature programs and various spe- IVE QUESTIONS The event will include a bicycle inspection, minor cial programs. F adjustments to the bicycles, bicycle registration and an Children may attend from two to five days per week, for 1. His father was a grocer. He was a graduate of the law school at obstacle course with prizes and ribbons. An adult must anywhere from one to seven weeks. Prices vary depending accompany children under 12. Remember to bring helmet. 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AACCURACYCCURACY WWAATCHTCH Stoll wins Woodstock Fair poster contest The Thompson Villager is com- mitted to accuracy in all its news WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Stoll explained how she created the fair years she has been living in the Woodstock Agricultural Society recently announced poster by creating multiple sketches of her area. When asked about her favorite fair reports. Although numerous safe- Jane Stoll as the winner of the 2009 poster ideas. Once she chooses a sketch, she trans- memory, Stoll explained a family tradition. guards are in place to ensure accu- contest. The winning poster is printed on the fers the design to the actual poster. She lays Each year, they put their younger daughter, rate reporting, mistakes can occur. premium book cover each year and is also everything out and draws it. Then, she Sophia, next to the giant pumpkin display, Confirmed fact errors will be cor- printed on posters for fairgoers to buy during applies gauche, an opaque water color. When and they take a picture. Stoll has a special col- rected at the top right hand corner the month of August and during Labor Day this is done, she inks the entire poster. She lection of photos from the Woodstock Fair as of page A3 in a timely manner. weekend. said she is very “particular about the feet and she can see Sophia getting older each year. If you find a mistake, call Jane Stoll, of Woodstock, decided to enter ears of animals,” adding that she tries not to The Woodstock Agricultural Society was (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- the poster contest this year because “the fair have it be “overly cartoonish” as she wants it organized in 1858 and holds the annual ness hours. During non-business is so wonderful.” Stoll is a farmer’s daughter, to portray reality. Woodstock Fair on Labor Day weekend. The hours, leave a message in the edi- originally from an area near Ottowa, Ill. She Stoll’s poster will be published as this Woodstock Agricultural Society awards tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will has been drawing farm animals all of her life. year’s Woodstock Fair’s premium book cover scholarships to local graduating seniors from return your phone call. Stoll is very aware of the importance of fairs, this summer. She will definitely attend this Woodstock Academy. and she wanted to portray this in her illustra- year’s fair, as she has not missed one in the 10 tion. She desired to create a poster that repre- sented Woodstock and the fair. She intended to grab peoples’ attention and tried to show- case all of the fair’s major offerings in this UBLIC EETINGS poster — animals, baked goods, giant pump- P M kins, tractors, the midway, pride and much more. THOMPSON Stoll’s father is a Norwegian farmer from northern Illinois. Her mother is from a fami- ly of Texas ranchers. Stoll grew up on their Tuesday, June 2 farm in Illinois, where she helped raise • Board of Selectmen — 7:30 p.m., chickens, sheep, hogs, horses and cows. She Merrill Seney Community Room was in 4-H for many years, under the guid- ance of her parents’ leadership, where she Monday, June 8 showed hogs and cattle. She also participated • Board of Education — 7 p.m., Middle in sewing and cooking. Stoll cherishes this School Media Center agricultural connection that she made at • Zoning Board of Appeals — 7 p.m., such a young age. Merrill Seney Community Room Stoll pursued a college degree in art, where most of her post-grad work was in illustra- Tuesday, June 9 tion. After college, she lived in the suburbs of • Water Pollution Control Authority — Chicago. About 10 years ago, she moved to 7 p.m., WPCA Treatment Plant • Inland Wetlands Commission — 7 Woodstock with her husband, William, dur- nd ing Labor Day weekend. They were even able p.m., Town Hall Conference Room, 2 to find time to go to the fair during their floor move. She now has the “breathing room” that she has dreamed of, she said. In fact, Stoll and her husband purchased an old farmstead that they are currently renovating. Stoll said she moved to the northeast cor- ner because “it’s rural.” She wanted her chil- SUSHI dren, Sophie and Sarah, to grow up in a farm- ing community. She introduced them to the “connection to the land” that she had experi- SOUNDS APPETIZING. enced as a child. She recognizes the impor- BUT, YOU WOULDN’T TRAVEL TO tance of taking care of the land, she said, adding, “When we are surrounded by food harvested by local farmers, etc., we have a broader understanding of what life is.” JAPAN Stoll has done a lot of cartooning through- out her career. She has created editorial illus- trations and children’s educational material, TO GET IT. and she is now working toward a children’s book illustrator. She drew animal cartoons for a company called Feed Flavors, which markets feed for animals. In children’s books, Stoll tries to give readers a “sense of place.” She models the landscapes that she has expe- rienced (from the Midwest and from Find your favorite takeout, Woodstock). When she was working for Feed quick and easy. Flavors, she drew a lot of animal cartoons. All local. All the time. Over the years, she has developed a certain Courtesy photo ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com type of style that has given her a unique look. The winning design, by Jane Stoll of Woodstock, in the Woodstock Agricultural Society’s annual premium She has been influenced from styles from the book poster contest. 1910s, 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Mejia is hospital’s May employee

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ur world revolves around water. We drink it, grow crops Owith it, harvest food from it, wash in it, try to control it, use it to make things and generate power, travel on it, build bridges over it, pol- lute it, clean it up, fight over it and play in it.

OUR BETTER NATURE BET Contest Entry Form: May 29, 2009 ZIMMERMAN Deadline: June 3, 2009

Water covers about 70 percent of My guess for this week’s photo is:______our planet (Source: USGS). “Only Photo courtesy Woodstock Historical Society from space can you see that our Answer to last week’s photo: Evangelical Covenant Church, planet should not be called Earth, A car on flooded Route 197 in North Woodstock, 1936. Never drive through floodwater, Woodstock but rather Water, with speck-like as it could be far deeper than it looks. You can see more historical water-related photos islands of dryness on which people, at Palmer Hall in Woodstock Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. from May 24 through Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? The Villager has it to give. September. animals, and birds surprisingly find Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! a place to live,” noted cosmonaut Even in 6 inches of water, you could lose control of Oleg Makarov. your car or it could stall. Two feet of rushing water can Despite its abundance, wars are fought over water. sweep both you and your vehicle away. Name______An April 2000 article in Fortune Magazine predicted The Woodstock Historical Society is offering a fasci- that “water promises to be to the 21st century what oil nating retrospective of the role water plays in our lives. Address______was to the 20th century, the precious commodity that The display showcases photographs, documents and State______Zip______Telephone#______determines the wealth of all nations.” That is because objects demonstrating how water affected life in about 97 percent of our water is the salty stuff in Woodstock through the years. It opens on May can be Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, oceans (Science World). Also, about 30 percent of viewed through September for free on Sunday after- attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Earth’s freshwater is underground (USGS). Less than 1 noons from noon to 4 p.m. at Palmer Hall, 523 scenic Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to percent of the planets’ water is readily accessible for Route 169 in Woodstock. (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, direct human use (World Health Organization). Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and Water can be especially precious in deserts, which Bet Zimmerman is a certified environmental profes- where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, usually get less than 9.75 inches of a rain a year. (In sional and a member of the Woodstock Conservation Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. 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Bishop blesses new library at St. Mary School Thompson Elementary School PROJECT WAS A YEAR IN THE WORKS Monday, June 1: Oven-baked pretzel, Trix yogurt, carrot coins, 100 percent grape juice, milk choice. other classrooms around the added Cloutier. Tuesday, June 2: Hot dog in a bun, oven- state. To finish the remaining educa- baked fries, niblet corn, orange smiles, milk Cloutier said the main funding tional portions of the library, choice. element for the project comes Cloutier said they might have to Wednesday, June 3: Taco salad (nacho from two years of their Blessing rely on upcoming fund-raising chips, seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato and of the Bikes fund-raiser. Going efforts. cheese), green beans, 100 percent apple juice, into its seventh year, the fundrais- milk choice. er brings together motorcycle Matt Sanderson may be reached Thursday, June 4: Chicken patty on a roll, enthusiasts to travel around the at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e- mashed potatoes, garden peas, diced pears, Quiet Corner and incorporates an mail at matt@villagernewspa- milk choice. element of poker into the mix. pers.com. Friday,June 5: Cheesy pizza slice, fresh gar- “They get a card at each stop,” den salad with Italian dressing, ice cream cup, 100 percent orange juice, milk choice. Thompson Middle School, Tourtellotte High School Matt Sanderson photos Monday, June 1: Boneless BBQ rib on a roll, The Most Rev. Bishop Michael R. Cote, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of baked beans, coleslaw, assorted fresh fruits Norwich, says a blessing last Friday morning, May 22, at St. Mary School in and salads. Putnam for the dedication of their new library and media center. Rev. Roland Tuesday, June 2: French Toast sticks, hash Cloutier, left, of St. Mary Church of the Visitation, looks on. brown patty, sausage links, assorted fresh fruits and salads. BY MATT SANDERSON when work crews discovered that Wednesday, June 3: Popcorn chicken with VILLAGER STAFF WRITER upon removing the dividing wall zesty orange sauce, macaroni and cheese, PUTNAM — During the St. of the two rooms, a support struc- garden peas, dinner roll, assorted fresh Mary School’s annual visitation ture for the building stood firmly fruits and salads. last Friday morning, May 22, by in place. Thursday, June 4: Foot-long hot dog in a the Most Rev. Bishop Michael R. “When they started taking the bun, chili with cheese sauce, oven-baked Cote, of the Roman Catholic wall down, they found that it was fries, green beans, assorted fresh fruits and Diocese of Norwich, students and a support,” said Geri Gazzola, salads. staff were also able to witness his school librarian. Friday, June 5: Stuffed crust pizza with blessing of their new library and She said the contractors had to Here is the interior of the new library and media center at St. Mary School in assorted toppings, fresh garden salad with media center. add a temporary support in order Putnam, which was blessed by the Bishop of Norwich last Friday morning, May assorted toppings, assorted fresh fruits. “He’s a busy man,” said the Rev. to complete the main part of the 22. The construction of the room began last summer with the knocking down of Roland Cloutier, of St. Mary construction, which delayed the a dividing wall to two unused classrooms. There is still some finishing work left, Church of the Visitation, which is project. She said they finished such as adding computers, a circulation desk and a projection screen. St. Joseph School adjacent to the school along painting the interior of the room Marshall Street from Providence last month. Monday, June 1: Ham steak, half a baked Street. “I give my gratitude to Gazzola said the school’s potato with sour cream, vegetable, bread and Bishop Cote for taking the time to library was originally located butter, dessert. do this. We are very grateful.” next door in the church parish, Tuesday, June 2: Grilled cheese, pickles, Cote blessed and sprinkled holy and students had to travel to the chips, dessert. water on the new library during a other building if they wanted to Wednesday, June 3: Turkey stew, tossed ceremony the whole school saw. use it. salad, biscuit, dessert. “Bless you and hope that you During the construction phas- Thursday, June 4: No hot lunches served; enjoy this library for the rest of ing, Gazzola literally became the must bring bag lunch. the year and throughout the sum- temporary St. Mary School Friday, June 5: Pizza with assorted top- mer,” said Cote in his blessing. library. pings, vegetable sticks and dip, dessert. Cloutier said the roughly 36- “I was the traveling librarian,” foot by 84-foot room was once two she said. “I went to classrooms classrooms, and St. Mary School from September to the present St. Mary School needed a proper library and and read to the students.” media center for the 21st century. Gazzola said she enjoyed going Monday, June 1: Hamburger or cheeseburg- It cost approximately $55,000. around to individual classrooms er on a roll, fries, peas, fruit, milk. The new library has been in the and getting to know the students Tuesday, June 2: Sloppy Joe on a roll, chips, school’s plans since July 2008 and more by reading to them in large green beans, fruit and milk. was originally supposed to be a groups. Wednesday, June 3: Chicken nuggets, fries, cheaper endeavor of merely com- She said additional bookshelves corn, fruit, milk. bining two unused classrooms are still being made for the Thursday, June 4: Cheese or pepperoni into a larger room to house the library, and a circulation desk pizza, vegetable sticks, JELL-O, fruit, juice, The Bible and some holy water sit on a round table last Friday, May 22, at St. school’s books and a media center will be installed, as well as a pro- milk. Mary School in Putnam after the blessing ceremony from the Most Rev. Bishop jection screen and computers for of five computers. Michael R. Cote, of the Norwich Catholic Diocese, for its new library and media Friday, June 5: Cafeteria will be closed; However, the project hit a snag the media center to connect to center, which took place earlier that day during his annual visitation. please bring a bag lunch. IS YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER Harvard H. Ellis Tech STRUGGLING IN SCHOOL? 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BY OLIVIA BRAATEN 1,310 pounds of food, and, though that num- VILLAGER CORRESPONDENT ber is down from past years — 1,600 in 2007 — THOMPSON — Thompson Middle School’s they raised enough to distribute to 206 food National Junior Honor Society is one of 16 banks and, ultimately, 578 people. groups selected to receive Connecticut’s There was a twist in this year’s drive, too, “2009 Challenge to Educational Citizenship Domina said. Award.” Students will travel to Hartford “We offered prizes to the homeroom that June 11 for an awards ceremony and recep- raised or donated the most food in weight,” tion. she explained. Presented by the State Student Advisory The first-place winner could choose from Council on Education — a group of high an ice cream party, pizza party or gym play school leaders working with the Connecticut time during study period. Second-place win- Association of Schools to provide student ners chose from between the two remaining perspectives on various issues — the award options and third-place claimed whatever is open to middle and high school students was left. throughout the state who demonstrate civic That approach, Domina said, kept students awareness, leadership, responsibility and active, with NJHS members visiting home teamwork. rooms twice a week to check in and offering Noreen Liberopoulos, of CAS, noted, “It’s reminders to the whole school through the very prestigious,” and unique in that its stu- intercom system. dents recognize other students for good The school will receive a plaque acknowl- deeds. edging the accomplishment from State NJHS advisor Margaret Domina remem- Commissioner of Education Dr. Mark bered the day she received the invitation to McQuillan. Ten other high schools and five apply for the award. middle schools are also receiving awards. “I said to the kids, ‘We do two terrific Thompson also received a separate com- Courtesy photo things here, so let’s do it,” Domina recalled. mendation for its “Tags for Tots and Teens” A group of Thompson students enjoy Kids' Night Out at the beginning of the school year. The National Junior Domina nominated the NJHS for its fall program, in which students provided nearly Honor Society sponsored the event to raise funds for prizes given to homerooms that raised the most food 2008 food drive. The 27 students collected 100 Christmas gifts last year for children in during the school's food drive. The society is receiving a state award, recognizing its positive contributions need. to the community.

QVCC students inducted into honor society FUN FISH FACTS

DANIELSON — Forty-eight students at Quinebaug Valley Community College were inducted May 19 into the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society. The Phi Theta Kappa honor society recognizes and encourages the academic achievement of two-year college students. To be eligible for membership, a student must complete a minimum of 12 hours of asso- ciate degree course work and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or high- er. New Phi Theta Kappa members include: • Ashford — Carriel Anne Cataldi. • Ballouville — Stephanie Ann Hogan. • Brooklyn — Samantha Louise Delmas, Timothy F. Norman. • Canterbury — Daniel E. Malo, Melissa Josephine Seagraves, Kelly David Langer (right), fly fishing guide instructor, helps a Marie Yaworski. Courtesy photos Tourtellotte Memorial High School student release his trout • Columbia — Ana Surkus. Last month, ecology students at Tourtellotte Memorial High School into the French River last month. As part of the ecology • Coventry — Erin Marie Dombkowski. took a field trip to the Quinebaug Fish Hatchery in Plainfield and the teacher Marsha Sokoloski’s “Trout in the Classroom,” a pro- • Danielson — Christine Ann Auger, Ashley Victoria Houle, Karin E. Killingly Wastewater Treatment Plant. Science teacher Marsha gram through “Trout Unlimited,” she spent the school year Mulh, Jennifer Lynn Worden. Sokoloski said the students have been studying biomes and various showing her students this environmental education pro- • Dayville — Michael Boisselle, Sharie Louise Desmarias, David ecosystems, including rivers, and furthered their studies by seeing gram in which the students raise trout from their eggs, mon- Robert Stern. firsthand two different locations involved with the management of itor their development, engage in stream habitat study and • Eastford — Mark Wayland Sheldon Jr., Victoria M. Spink. Connecticut’s rivers. Sokoloski said the trip was funded by a grant learn to appreciate and understand other aquatic ecosys- • Hampton — Erin Elizabeth Norton. through Target, the retail store. tems and water resources. • Lebanon — Kathleen Marie Patenaude. • Mansfield Center — Maisa Laham. • Moosup — Kahlena Marie Watkins • North Grosvenordale — Jocelyn Ann Landon. • Oakdale — Amy M. Oulundsen. • Plainfield — Jacquelyn Sarah Andstrom, Cindy O'Neil, Christopher Bateman Scarborough. • Pomfret — Noah Charles Goodrich. • Putnam — Brianne Elizabeth, Rachael Crosby Convery, David P. Cooney, Amanda Lynn Livernoche, Anna F. Pingitore, Winifred L. Syriac. • Quinebaug — Sarah Jane Dillon. • Sterling — Nicholas A.P. Carchidi. • Thompson — Amy Russell Pearson, Debra Ann Robbins-Johnson, Austin Allen Warner. • Webster, Mass. — Shannon L. Ferri. • Willimantic — Amanda Lynn Sanelli, Kristin M. Vargas, Jordana Lynn Young. • Woodstock — Debby Jo Blackme, Tracie R. Gagnon, Carolann Malboeuf. • Woodstock Valley — Tricia S. Cannon. Dining in the Quiet Corner Interested in advertising Dining Directory Please visit these local here? dining establishments! Call Stephanie today • The Gold Eagle at 928-1818 • Mrs. Bridge’s Pantry

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I person or another tells PRESIDENT & EDITOR -AT- LARGE BY HAROLD REEVES me about his or her aches and PUBLISHER pains. My father was a world- Four great presidents we have known class hypochondriac and STEPHANIE JARVIS infused the recitations of his Have had their faces carved in stone EDITOR maladies On a mountain in the West with drama In South Dakota where they rest and timing. Our Constitution these four knew When for- COMMENTARY Formed our nation, ’twas the glue tune gave I looked at them, their faces strong him a wife and three Can this nation stand for long? children, he I asked these four upon the wall enthusiasti- New show Then thought I heard a teardrop fall cally Behold a stone came tumbling down embraced And on those faces, glimpsed a frown the built-in audience for I got the feeling on that day NANCY WEISS his com- nothing to be That our great nation has gone astray plaints. Can we go back to what made us great? My stoic Yankee mother, if Or will a third-world country be our fate; asked how a cut or bruise This thought received not a conclusion felt, might say: “Well, it did- ‘gleeful’ about n’t tickle …,” providing the Was this frown I saw just an illusion? opposite example from my father as to how one should used to dream about being a professional bas- discuss pain or discomfort. HAROLD REEVES IS A RESIDENT OF DANIELSON. ketball player...... Unless a problem was life IAfter all, I already had the right last name. threatening, it wasn’t to be Now all I needed was the skill. So I shot hoops in discussed. If loss of life was our back yard. And I shot. And I shot. And I shot. I challenged — and lost to — LETTERS TO THE EDITOR imminent, then a profession- just about every kid in our al should take over. End of neighborhood. When our story. church’s youth group team So as I face a daily struggle held tryouts — and when I was with pain in my shoulder, I eligible — I tried out and gave would like to follow my moth- it everything I had. I guess I Powers: Board’s record speaks for itself er’s stiff upper lip approach. made an impression, because, To the Editor: trashed when challenging the propaganda pur- More often than not, I find after failing to make the final myself whining as I wear out cut, the coach called and said veyed there under anonymous pen names, whereas In response to last week’s letters from Mr. Audet the Coalition and Truth sites present irrefutable the well of sympathy from he was forced to pick someone my family and friends. he didn’t want to. So they and Mr. Corden relating to the June 9 referendum fact and data put forth by people who have done the If the cause of the pain BIRD’S added me as a reserve. on the school board matter, it appears that they homework and have the courage to sign their When I hit high school, I would like to make this about me, which may suit names. Visit them, learn for yourself and then were different, it might be more exciting. I engage in a NEST tried out for the JVs. Didn’t their purposes of spreading misinformation to pro- decide. make it. So I decided to hang tect the empire, but they do not address the legacy So, while these gentlemen would like to point fin- variety of athletic pursuits, out with the varsity guys. I of the Board of Education, which is the real matter gers at everything but the issues, which should be with little skill. I have also WALTER BIRD became their “manager,” at hand. The 38 signatures on the petition presented scrutinized in the context of supporting our chil- fallen off of horses, bikes, which basically meant I held to the town and the legality of the proposed ordi- dren’s educations and addressing the concerns of skis, trees and the back on to their jocks and dirty tow- porch. In December I fell on els. nance and the statutes on which it is based appear the taxpayers that foot the bill, 38 of us are in fact to be conveniently left out of their arguments as walking right through the front door and demand- the sidewalk in Boston. I was But at least I was around the game of basket- proud that I didn’t break any- ball. I would later go on to coach in my town’s well. ing answers to our questions, which this board has Mr. Rosendahl’s accurate and lengthy commen- refused to address for years now while hiding thing and, except for a youth league and at a private Worcester school for bruised ego, jumped up and one year. tary that appeared on these pages last week regard- behind lawyers at taxpayer expense in order to save In high school, however, it became quite appar- ing the history and actions of this board reveals themselves the embarrassment of the real stories went on about my business. ent that I was not destined to be the next Bird to just some of the issues that should be of concern to coming to light. The pain began sometime lead the Boston Celtics to greatness. So I turned every parent and taxpayer in Woodstock. All of the In the end, it will be a matter of democracy, in after that, although it may my attention to other endeavors. topics that he covered are those that can be verified that a vote will be held on June 9 and the people will not be related. Soon I couldn’t I ran cross country.I ran track. True story: One with documents and video, which can be seen at decide, despite the claims of these gentlemen to the sleep, sit comfortably in the day, on the advice of a really good friend, I drank www.woodstockctcoalition.org and www.wood- contrary.For those of us who have taken the time to car or at the computer. I kept a lot of milk with lunch. A couple hours later, dur- stocktruth.com. With regard to Mr. Corden’s asser- understand the depth and breadth of the issues, the a heating pad with me at all ing a meet behind our school, I threw up all over times and popped a variety of the place. Yup, great friend. Lesson learned. tion of these Web sites being “attack” platforms, decision is an easy one. they pale in comparison to the Web site, commis- painkillers. I made appoint- I ran for Good Government Day representative, ments with health care but lost out to Chris Hamel — who, by the way, I sioned by the BOE in conjunction with the adminis- CRAIG R. POWERS trator of that Web site, where dissenters are openly providers. I sat on the couch recently hooked up with by way of that great tech- WOODSTOCK and felt sorry for myself. nological advancement, Facebook. I served on the Yearbook Committee. I played — My days are filled with OK, I showed up — for the Chess Team. I was a efforts to cure my problem. member of the Math Team. Richardson: Vote ‘yes’ on petition referendum The acupuncturist works me Good experiences, all of them, but why mention over with a brush that feels them here? To the Editor: even have been in defense of the BOE having over- like the currycomb. He puts Because, as I remember it, none of these things stated enrollment at Woodstock Academy, only to needles in the back of my ever had a TV show made about them. I found the letters against the upcoming referen- use the monies elsewhere. Strangely enough he was head and along my spine. I Last Tuesday,right after we (uh, I mean some of dum by Mr. Audet, Mr. Corden and “The Woodstock right, it is perfectly legal. But as a Board of Finance cringe when he pounds in the us, not me, of course) listened to Adam and Chris Board of Education” interesting. The thrust in member pointed out to him at the time, it might be needles, but it doesn’t hurt. I duel it out on “American Idol,” Fox 25 premiered each and all seemed to be that the petition and ref- legal, but there are moral and ethical issues as well. emerge feeling wonderful its new show, “Glee.” It is, according to Fox, “a erendum essentially reseating the BOE to shorter If they are confident in their records and their and ready to greet the world. one-hour musical comedy that follows an opti- In physical therapy at Day mistic high school teacher as he tries to trans- terms and to seven members rather than nine is job performance, then they should have no prob- form the Glee Club and inspire a group of ragtag somehow unfair, illegal, “unconstitutional,” “dis- lems with this referendum. They can simply run Kimball Hospital, my thera- performers to make it to the biggest competition enfranchising of the voters” or just plain “disrup- again. pist pushes on the spot that of all: Nationals.” tive,” and then were sprinkled with personal As far as the number of members on a board or hurts the most until the pain Now, while I may or may not be a closet “Idol” attacks on those who would dare to suggest such a committee is concerned, the only reason to have is gone. He has me lifting 1- fan, I had no intentions of watching “Glee,” so I thing. nine is if it’s necessary to cover a large and broad pound weights — so light can’t say whether it’s a good or bad show. First, they might want to check the state statutes constituency. That is not Woodstock — 8,000 resi- they make me feel like a sissy, What I can say is, when I was in school, you did- — Sec. 9-203 and 9-205 — as they will find that these dents, two schools and less than 900 kids. In any but part of the program he n’t brag about being in the Glee Club. Your par- actions quite legal, and, further, that the expiration other case, working boards or committees this endorses. I know he is really ents did. Your grandmother did. But you didn’t. of the terms of sitting members is required if the large are simply cumbersome and in their own way. good at what he does, so I obe- Glee Club is where all the … “gleeful” kids referendum passes. But that is not the most inter- Having four-year terms instead of six just might diently follow his lead. I walk went. esting part of this. attract larger group of people interested in serving out feeling terrific. By their very membership, they were open sea- The massage therapist puts son to taunts, ridicule and other various forms of What they as individuals, and this board, seem — a win-win for everyone. This BOE keeps talking mockery. most upset about is that the BOE will have to face about wanting more community involvement, so if warm towels on my shoulder It was kind of like band, until some of my the voters and defend its records. Records that more resources are needed for work by subcommit- and uses her powerful fingers friends joined — and then it became cool to tote include things like the ninth-grade proposal, the tees, they should include parents and citizens to get to work the sore muscles. The around a tuba. “Breen initiative,” the constant attacks on the needed resources. music is soft, and her gentle Just listen to its name. “Glee Club.” Not some- Woodstock Academy, the misuse of taxpayers dol- A “yes” on the referendum on June 9 is simply manner relaxes me to the thing you want to tell your friends, the ones who lars, and, in one case, a statement by a sitting mem- the right thing to do. point that I nearly fall asleep. signed up for the cool-sounding groups. ber in a public meeting that the BOE can do or say Everything is dreamy and “Dude, I just joined Drama Club!” anything it wants in selling a budget, and then once DAV E RICHARDSON comfortable, and when I walk Drama Club. it’s passed do whatever they feel like doing with the NORTH WOODSTOCK out, I feel as if I am floating. It just sounds plain cool, doesn’t it? I’m in the money — pretty close to an exact quote and may As I leave each of my treat- “Drama Club.” You could say it with a cool voice, ments, I thank my lucky stars too, a little Clint Eastwood rasp in it. “I’m in the Drama Club.” that I live in a place where I Or, “Dude, I’m in Project Outward Bound!” have access to such kind, tal- How can that not be cool, right? I mean, the Rosendahl: It’s all about the kids ented and effective people. name alone rings of adventure, daring do and My problem isn’t unusual. To the Editor: both sides of the issue, our students are almost Approximately 46 million endless possibilities. After all, you’re heading never mentioned. My daughter made me step back “outward.” You’re “bound” for destinations out- Americans have some form of side of the everyday routine. I am speaking as a concerned parent and and take a look when she stated, “Kids don’t know arthritis, which comes out to It almost conjures up images of swashbuckling townsperson, not a sitting member of the anything about the BOE except that they make us about 22 percent of adults. pirates. Or, maybe not. But it sounds cool. Woodstock Board of Education. One of my biggest pay to play sports and threaten to not let us go to the For people like me who don’t And then you pipe up, in your best, beginning- issues with the WBOE is that students are seldom Academy for high school.” have arthritis, the pain may of-puberty cracking voice, “I joined the Glee part of the conversation. We puff up our chest and I ask all my fellow BOE members and townspeo- come from an injury, a fall, Club!” argue about controlling the Academy,everything is ple to step back and remember what the BOE is all overuse or bad karma. Yeah, do that in some circles and you’re putting the fault of Prop. 46, we spend less than everyone about. your life in your own hands. Motherhood made me more else, and on and on. The reason to be on any BOE is Please vote “yes” on June 9 for a fresh start and compassionate toward crying The Glee Club. Are you kidding me? to provide the best, most progressive education pos- accountability to the students and citizens of One of the characters in this new show appar- babies in the grocery store, sible with the funds provided. The most important Woodstock. so shoulder pain should ently is a jock who secretly yearns to sing. resource a town has is our children. Listen, if you’re in high school and the stud make me more empathetic to With the advent of this petition, I found myself jock suddenly joins the chorus or the glee club, he STEVEN ROSENDAHL people limping on bad knees ain’t joining to be voted best tenor, OK? No, it’s questioning who is right — my side or the other WOODSTOCK or pressing their hands into because the hottest girl in school is in it, and he’s side? If you look at all the letters to the editor on aching lower backs. I feel on the make. your pain, I want to say, but Period. first let me tell you about No offense to all you … what do they call Glee Langlois: Name should have been signed to Sound Off mine. Club members? Glee-ers? Glee Clubbers? Glees? Singing and performing are noble pursuits. My To the Editor: group. This leaves one to wonder, why hide in brothers and I used to put on plays in our back anonymity if you are so proud of these “teach- Nancy Weiss resides in yard to raise money for various causes. And I’ll What fun to read the pro-Limbaugh Sound Off in ings”? Pomfret and writes a weekly admit to being a proud shower singer. the May 22 Villager. This misguided soul is so Thank God for Al Franken. column for Villager But neither would make a good TV show. Well, proud of his (or her, but I doubt it) “teacher of real- Newspapers. maybe “Shower Singer” would, but only if I could ity” that he doesn’t even have the nerve to sign his NATALIE LANGLOIS get a body double. name. It can’t be out of fear of retribution from the WOODSTOCK Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at (508) 909-4107, “libs,” as we are, for the most part, a peace-loving or via e-mail at [email protected]. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, May 29, 2009 • A9 OPINION Iraq War launched to guarantee America’s oil security

ince 2003, the Iraq War has Western Hemisphere oil down Saddam and his panies not only dominate the U.S. the total controlled by foreign com- been the most controversial by developing Persian COMMENTARY regime … [in] the vital oil industry but many aspects of oil panies to 87 percent. Needless to S news item in America. What Gulf sources” (Stoff, p. national interests of production of the Persian Gulf say, popular opposition to the Iraq has not been generally discussed, 203). President Jimmy our country…” Among region (Michael T. Klare, Rising Oil Law is immense, both in Iraq however, is the global business Carter stressed the the signatories of the Powers Shrinking Planet, p. 180). and abroad (Juhasz, pp. 355-7). implication that motivated the importance of Middle letters were such lumi- “Between 1997 and 2003, the United The U.S. oil oligopoly (Big Oil) is ROBERT KENDRA United States to initiate war. East oil to our national naries as Donald Nations administered an ‘oil for anxious to exploit Iraq’s vast oil Notwithstanding denial by the security “in January Rumsfeld, Paul food’ program with Iraq. … By resources as soon as violence can Bush administration and the 1980 by enunciating what became Wolfwitz, Zalmay Khalilzad, Elliot 2003, however, it became clear that be controlled and the country stabi- (establishment controlled) major known as the Carter Doctrine: ‘Let Abrams, Richard Armitage and Saddam’s regime had manipulated lized. However, it may have a long media, an objective review of evi- our position be absolutely clear. An Richard Perle, all future members the program to extract significant wait. In his book, The Clash of dence leads to the conclusion that attempt by any outside force to of the Bush administration instru- funds from international oil Civilization, Samuel Huntington the United States invaded, and is gain control of the Persian Gulf mental in the 2003 invasion of Iraq traders and foreign enterprises” predicted conflict between the West now occupying, Iraq to control its region will be regarded as an (D. L. O’Huallachian and J. Forrest (Hill, p. 123). “U.S. companies and Islam and suggested that oil. assault on the vital interests of the Sharpe, New-Conned Again, p. 89). including ExxonMobil and “many countries [such as Iraq] Iraq is endowed with valuable nat- United States of America, and such According to Antonia Juhasz, a Chevron marketed Iraqi oil under may be increasingly difficult ural resources, especially petrole- an assault will be repelled by any leading expert on corporations and the program,” and in 2007, Chevron places in which to do business … um. Its vast oil reserves have means necessary, including mili- globalization, Big Oil manipulates paid a $30 million fine and admit- because they are shot through with attracted international attention in tary force’” (Daniel Yergin, The the U.S. government to support its ted to having “paid illegal kick- violent conflicts…” (Hill, p. 72). the oil dependent industrial world Prize, p. 702). In 1991, the United worldwide agenda. It spreads backs to the Hussein regime to win “The violence that the Western of the 21st century. Iraq has the States acted upon this policy by money around to lobbyists, lawyers marketing contract” (Juhasz, p. media associates with Islamic fun- third largest proven reserves with leading a coalition of military and to political candidates to 329). Nevertheless, earlier this year, damentalism is perpetuated by a 115 billion barrels, behind only forces into Kuwait to repeal an secure policies favorable to the oil the Iraq ministry of oil said it is in small minority of radical ‘funda- Saudi Arabia and Iran, which have invasion and takeover of Kuwait industry. It also supports a revolv- discussions with Chevron, mentalists’ who have hijacked the 264 and 137 billion barrels, respec- and its oil infrastructure by ing door policy of luring govern- ExxonMobil and other large inter- religion to further their own politi- tively. Despite much of Iraq having Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. ment officials into their employ national oil companies to increase cal and violent ends” (Hill, p. 101). been unexplored in the past, new Since “governments sometimes with high salaries and placing its production and several oil fields in These extremists bomb the hun- exploration has showed Iraq hav- use trade policy to support their own people in key government the country (“Iraq confers with dreds of miles of pipelines that are ing potentially “the world’s largest foreign policy objectives” (Hill, p. posts (Antonia Juhasz, The majors to boost oil production, Oil difficult to protect and attack oil oil reserves, with as much as 350 204), the United States pressured Tyranny of Oil, pp. 209-272). & Gas Journal, p. 10). refineries and other targets to dis- million barrels … based on geologi- the United Nations to impose trade It was not surprising, therefore, In order to maximize exploitation rupt the Iraqi oil infrastructure, cal surveys and seismic data com- sanctions on Iraq, with the not-so- that “just ten days into the first of Iraqi oil, the U.S. oligopoly (Big and have caused “lost production piled by reputable international oil secret intent to undermine the administration of George W. Bush, Oil) would like to privatize the cur- … plus unrealized additional out- companies” (Eric Watkins, “Shell regime of Saddam Hussein and representative of the nation’s rently nationalized Iraqi oil indus- put from postponed investment and blasted over Iraq oil,” Oil & Gas encourage his overthrow. However, largest oil and energy companies try. “Privatization [is] the sale of inability to perform field rehabili- Journal, May 26, 2008, p. 31). For Saddam’s brutal, authoritarian dic- came together for the first of a state-owned enterprises to private tation” (Lucian Pugliaresi and Ben comparison, the United States has tatorship was able to keep the Iraq series of planning meetings.” investors” (Hill, p. 45). It is seen as Montalbano, “‘Silent disruption’ only 29 billion barrels of proven oil population under control, despite According to Paul O’Neill, a way to stimulate gains in eco- limiting oil supply,” Oil & Gas reserves. untold suffering of the populace. President Bush’s first treasury sec- nomic efficiency by giving new pri- Journal, p. 25). “Countries sometimes argue that it Meanwhile, Saddam Hussein retary and official member of the vate owners to a powerful incentive Controlling Iraqi oil has been com- is necessary to protect [and/or signed major contracts to develop Cheney Energy Task Force, at — the reward of greater profits — patible with U.S. oil policy dating partner with] certain industries Iraq’s vast oil reserves with oil National Security Council meet- to search for increases in produc- back to World War II. In the late because they are important for companies from France, China and ings, regime change in Iraq was the tivity…” (Hill, p. 75). A type of pri- 1990s when it appeared that the national security” (Charles W. Hill, Russia to entice these members of number one item on the agenda, vatization is a production-sharing desired control was slipping away Global Business Today, p. 201). the U.N. Security Council to end the and “already by February 2001, the agreement (PSA), whereby due to a recalcitrant Saddam During the Second World War, the sanctions that were preventing the talk was mostly about logistics. Not arrangement between govern- Hussein, oil interests in the United United States supplied the allies exploration and production of the the why to invade Iraq, but how ments and private oil companies States, the world’s only military with nearly its total demand for oil, easy-to-produce, highly profitable and how quickly” (Juhasz, pp. 340- for the exploration and production superpower, prevailed upon the coordinating the efforts of the Iraqi oil. The United States and 43). of oil resources by the private com- Bush administration to take unilat- major international oil companies Great Britain were excluded from In the United States, the oil indus- pany and sharing profits by the eral military action. In 2003, the and granting them immunity from Iraq’s future oil development. try is an effective oligopoly, which government and private company. U.S. invaded Iraq with token sup- anti-trust laws. But as production To counter Saddam’s retaliatory is “an industry composed of a lim- Presently in Iraq, according to port from Great Britain and others, was exceeding new discoveries, exclusion of U.S. oil companies, a ited number of large firms” (Hill, Juhasz, “U.S. oil companies have and now occupies the country to “concern over the exhaustion of group of influential American pol- p. 238). For example, only three oil been pushing the Iraqis to pass the preserve the dominance of the U.S. domestic reserves reached a peak icy advisors, calling themselves the companies had 77.2 percent of total Iraq Oil Law.” The law will give the oil industry in the Persian Gulf … [as] new discoveries had Project for a New American 2007 revenues of all 145 U.S. oil nationalized Iraq National Oil Co. and to guarantee America’s future decreased just when wartime needs Century (PNAC), started beating companies: ExxonMobil 38.1 per- control of only existing oil fields in oil security. were increasing the demand for the drums for war. On Jan. 26, 1998, cent, Chevron 20.8 percent, and production. All other fields would petroleum and petroleum prod- and Feb. 19, 1998, the PNAC sent let- Conoco Phillips 18.3 percent be open to private international oil Robert Kendra is a resident of ucts” (Michael B. Stoff, Oil, War ter to President Bill Clinton “urg- (Marilyn Radler and Laura Bell, companies using PSAs. In effect, 64 Putnam. and American Security, p. 71). By ing him to take unilateral military “OGJ200 earnings mixed as U.S. percent of Iraq’s known reserves 1947, the U.S. had adopted a “strate- action against Iraq” and proposing production, reserves climb,” Oil & would be privatized with the wide- gic goal of national oil policy, “a comprehensive political and Gas Journal, Sept. 15, 2008, p. 23). ly predicted forecast that discover- namely, reducing the drain on military strategy for bringing These three international oil com- ies in unexplored areas could bring

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUND OFFS

Wagner: Committee found successful conclusion Brooklyn mill rate should be lowered Sound Off: the area barely changed. They are spending To the Editor: ner at the Windham Council of all that money someplace instead of doing Governments, of which Hampton is a mem- I wonder why the selectmen in Brooklyn what’s right. Unbelievable. The handouts Congratulations to Hampton’s Town ber, have all rejected the alternate site and think they can pass off this 0 mill increase on from the school made no sense whatsoever. Garage Committee for its success in finding endorsed the Old Route 6 site. A study done the taxpayers. Do they really believe people Cut all the teachers, they claim, and only a site, estimating cost figures, identifying by a Connecticut state multi-agency don’t see what’s happening? Selectmen have a savings of $73,000. Do they expect peo- funds and developing preliminary engineer- Environmental Review Team, available on should be lowering the mill rate since the ple to believe that? Try again. I hope people ing parameters. The comparison sheet pro- the town Web site, details the problems the grand list grew while every other town’s in don’t blindly vote for this crock. duced by the engineering firm clearly shows Route 97 site presents. that the site on Old Route 6 is the superior 5. The site is adjacent to the firehouse, a solution. Readers can find this report on the short distance from the current town garage Killingly ballot vote process is a concern town’s Web site at www.hamptonct.org. and closer to Town Hall than the alternate 1. The site is flat, without wetlands, and site, an efficient concentration of municipal Sound Off: ings (they are just getting home, feeding their represents a savings of $288,000 in prepara- facilities. kids, reviewing homework, running to sports, tion and construction costs, over the alter- 6. Its use preserves the alternate site in its I’m writing to voice my concern over the etc). Maybe the town Web site should have a nate site adjacent to the elementary school present use as nature study area for elemen- vote last week in Killingly regarding the edu- section that recaps their meetings in “lay- on Route 97. These savings are greater than tary classes and avoids potential pollution of cation budget vote and Town Council’s man’s” terms for the public, not just pages of the purchase price of the Old Route 6 site. the Little River and associated watercours- response to that vote. I see the issue as “minutes.” When a vote is coming up, maybe 2. The site has twice the usable area as the es. twofold. they should have a sample ballot and an alternate site, allowing for future expansion Thus, on the Old Route 6 site, the town can Results showed that 654 voters chose “yes” explanation next to each option. I’m sure the as the town grows. The value of this asset to have a superior facility, superiorly located, and 34 voters chose “no, too low,” which 34 people who voted “no, too low” would not the town is $110,000. and at a net total project cost savings. equals 688 voters who wanted to see the edu- have if they understood that this vote is seen 3. The agreed price for the land is less Additionally, we will have two more acres cation budget have that money in it or more. as only a “no,” that in no way does the coun- than the two market-value professional for future use (value of $110,000), and pre- A total of 676 voters chose “no, too high,” so cil ever put more money back into the budget independent appraisals provided to the serve the alternate site for its more appro- in reality, the majority of voters, by 12, want- — they only cut more, as seen last week. town and the property owner. The town priate use as open space and nature study ed to see either the money stay in the educa- I urge everyone who has a child in the pub- assessor appraisal is not a market value area. What a wonderful conclusion to a long- tion budget or more money added to the edu- lic school system (or plans on having one in appraisal. standing community challenge! cation budget. However, the Town Council the next several years) to attend next 4. The Hampton Planning and Zoning chose to ignore the majority and cut an addi- Monday’s meeting and vote. I really hope the Commission, the Hampton Conservation GAY WAGNER tional $200,000. They were elected to repre- town allows enough time after the meeting Commission, the Hampton Elementary HAMPTON sent the community and not their personal for families to come down and vote. Many Board of Education and the regional plan- views. people need to go home and “switch” places The ballot was/is confusing and needs to be with their spouses so they to can come down addressed at some point. I feel the town and vote also. If the school budget does not should do a better job at educating the resi- pass this time around, I’m afraid of how the dents on the information that comes out of town’s going to “interpret” the results. Our their meetings. Young families don’t have the children cannot afford any more cuts! Miller: Frog Rock article prompts historical recall time to come and sit through hours of meet- To the Editor: committee to submit a list of possible names. The first choice was Quinebaug The article on Frog Rock in the May 1 edi- Valley Community College. Also on the list tion of the Woodstock Villager prompted was Northeastern Connecticut Community SOUND OFF POLICY recall of a bit of historical trivia. In 1971, a College. As a rather frivolous afterthought, group of local citizens from Windham Frog Rock Community College was added to In addition to the Letters to the Editor section, the Villager Newspapers offers an County were meeting on a regular basis to the list. Members of the committee were anonymous forum allowing callers to “Sound Off” about the hot-button issues and plan for a community college that would amused at the thought that years in the topics in their towns. The “Sound Off” line can be reached 24 hours a day,at (860) 928- serve this corner of Connecticut. There future, an athletic rivalry, with a home and were representatives from each town, and home series, might be promoted with 1818, ext. 150. Names may be omitted for “Sound Off” calls only, although you may the committee was chaired by the late Slippery Rock State College (now part of the leave a name or initials. All comments should be made clearly and concisely, to mini- Richard C. Berry. Pennsylvania State University System). mize the potential for mistakes. Please remember that libelous comments, personal After the Legislature passed a bill author- attacks and material that cannot be verified will not be published. “Sound Offs” may izing establishment of the college and Gov. ROBERT E. MILLER also be e-mailed to [email protected]. We prefer that longer “Sound Meskill signed it, the Board of Trustees for PRESIDENT EMERITUS,QVCC Regional Community Colleges asked the Offs” be e-mailed. Be sure to label the e-mail as a “Sound Off” submission. All “Sound Off” submissions are due by noon on Mondays. We look forward to hearing from you! A10 • Friday, May 29, 2009 THOMPSON VILLAGER Hyde graduates reflect on time at school ming in a nearby river and he was challenged HYDE to jump off the 50-foot-high bridge along with continued from page 1 everyone else. lush grass campus of Hyde. “I simply smiled and jumped off,” he said. He participated in the track teams at school, He stated some peculiar observations that which Perry said motivated him to excel in his cross his mind every day, like why is there a academics and social life. light put in a refrigerator but not a freezer? He “I will continually reflect upon my time at earned some chuckles from the audience. Hyde for the rest of my life,” he said. He plans to attend Occidental College in Los Perry plans to attend Bloomsburg Angeles next fall. University in Pennsylvania next fall. “Without truth in my life, what is life Siepmann said he used to be a man who day- worth?” posed student Ariel Marom, who dreamed, especially during his path to Hyde. admitted he had a lying problem before com- Until he began regimented into the school’s ing to Hyde. He plans to attend Marymount rigorous system, he admitted that all the risks Manhattan College next fall. he took and responsibilities gained, he would- Also at the 2009 Hyde Commencement, n’t be standing at graduation that day giving Gauld and John Rigney, associate head of his speech as a high honors student. school, honored 23 students and 10 faculty and “There’s nothing wrong with my character,” staff members in a baccalaureate ceremony. he said, about his younger attitude. “You don’t The Hyde School approach to education has know me or my mindset.” been developed since 1966 at the Hyde board- Then he added, “I didn’t know me.” ing campuses in Bath, Maine, and Woodstock, Siepmann plans to attend Old Dominion as well as through public school initiatives in New Haven; Washington, D.C.; and Bronx, NY. University next fall. Courtesy photo Graduate Julie Giganti-Passacantilli said The organization, based in Bath, also includes The Hyde School graduating Class of 2009, celebrating their commencement last Saturday, May 23. Hyde has made her take on a unique view to national parenting workshops and wilderness her life. She plans to attend Suffolk University experiences. next fall. The Hyde School 2009 graduates are: Elizabeth Poniatowski, John Powell Puckett “I am motivated now,” she said. “More than Kyle Robert Anderson, Blake Elliott Barnes, IV, Michael Rabinovich, Walter Christopher ever. I have a new ‘no quit’ take on life.” Christian Henry Benedetti, Brett Carmine Regnery Jr., Derek Rubenstein, Julie Student David Gilman said that when he Bistrian, Stephanie Nicole Bowie, Mark David Elizabeth Runnels, Brett Ryan Samson, came to Hyde, he was an angry little kid. He Caffrey Jr., Andrew Bert Canzonetti, Eve Cameron Neal Sanders, Chelsie Margaret added that when he first came to Hyde during Nicole Capecelatro, Tywon Robert Clarke, Schmitt, Susan Mackenzie Sherer, William family weekend, he smelled the farm and saw Lino Taylor Cowdrey, Dakota Anne D’Amato, Weller Siepmann**, Akira Chavel Slade, kids raking leaves and hoped he didn’t have to Carolyn Elizabeth Donat, Joseph Anthony Douglas Lloyd Steen, Jake Evans Stowe, Jason do that. Feero, Arthur Berman Field, Isabelle Aron Terry, Blaine Alan Tolle, Melissa “Family friendly weekend was a friendly Sodiepiriye Garrick-Okoli, Julie Marie Rachelle Wallace, Rachel Marie Waly, Richard family experience,” he said jokingly. “There’s Giganti-Passacantilli, David Evan Gilman, Francis Welch IV. been some painful experiences, but I am better William Conway Harper, Jesika Briana ** denotes honors graduate from them. Now I am excited for my wonder- Holmes, Ryan Wesley Hometh, Stephen This year’s baccalaureate recipients, ful future ahead.” Robert Jay, Derwyn Bernard Johnson, their hometowns and awards are as fol- He plans to attend Fisher College in Boston Katrina Charlotte Kostenko, Vincent Joseph lows: Lisa Bertschy, Brewster, Mass., Blanche next fall. La Fata, Ariel Scott Marom, Angus Maxwell W. Gauld Endowed Scholarship; Erica Fagien, Student Derwyn Johnson said he was McAvity, James Cameron Miller, Megan Boca Raton, Fla., Michael and Lynn Dawes pushed forward in the summer of 2008 when Gaffey Montgomery, Irene Anthi Pappas, Scholarship; Tywon Clarke, New York, N.Y., Matt Sanderson photo Richard Samuel Perry**, Theodore Sargent he and some friends from school were swim- Hyde Spirit; Carolyn Donat, White Plains, Graduating Hyde school Megan Montgomery gives Perweiler, Kathryn Marie Pintauro, Ann N.Y., Hyde Spirit; Richard Perry, Middletown, her speech last Saturday, May 23, in the Cultural Hyde Spirit; Kathryn Pintauro, New Rochelle, Center. N.Y., Hyde Spirit; Julie Runnels, Coto de Caza, Calif., Hyde Spirit; Brett Samson, Roslyn, N.Y., Learning-Humility; Derwyn Johnson, Hyde Spirit; Kenzie Sherer, Aurora, Colo., Oakland, Calif., Excellence in Learning- Hyde Spirit; Richard Welch, Angier, N.C., Conscience; Ariel Marom, Alpine, N.J., Hyde Spirit; Jake Stowe, New York, N.Y., Hyde Excellence in Learning-Truth; William Spirit; Douglas Steen, Canton, Hyde Spirit; Siepmann, Potomac Falls, Va., Excellence in Mamie Horstmann (staff), Hampton, Hyde Learning-Brother’s Keeper; Jesika Holmes, Spirit; Irene Boudreau (staff), Woodstock, Bridgeport, Excellence in Athletics; Kathryn Hyde Spirit Dan Osar (faculty), Woodstock, Pintauro, Pelham Manor, N.Y., Excellence in Hyde Spirit; William Cutrer (faculty), Athletics; Theodore Perlweiler, Jackson Woodstock, Hyde Spirit; Thomas Bragg (facul- Heights, N.Y., Excellence in Athletics; Richard ty), Woodstock, Hyde Spirit; Allie Dubinsky, Perry, Middletown, Excellence in Athletics; Woodstock, Learning Triangle; John Puckett, Richard Welch, Angier, N.C., Excellence in Dallas, Texas, Learning Triangle Robert Felt Athletics; Katherine Wynen (faculty), (faculty), Woodstock, Teaching Triangle; Woodstock, Excellence in Performing Arts; Wesley Jenkins (faculty), Woodstock, Megan Montgomery,Brookfield, Excellence in Excellence in Coaching; Andrew Canzonetti, Community Service; Laura Michaels (facul- Darien, Excellence in Learning-Leadership; ty), Woodstock, Excellence in Community Christian Benedetti, Anchorage, Alaska, Service; Jillian Forgue (faculty), Woodstock, Excellence in Learning- Courage; Angus Excellence in Community Service; Brett McAvity, Greenwich, Excellence in Learning- Bistrian, Amagansett, N.Y., The Golden Curiosity; Carolyn Donat, White Plains, N.Y., Shovel; Derwyn Johnson, Oakland, Calif., The Excellence in Learning-Concern; Kyle Fleming Award. Anderson, Longmeadow, Mass., Excellence in Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928- Matt Sanderson photo Learning-Integrity; Jake Stowe, New York, N.Y., Excellence in Learning-Destiny; Tywon 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- The 2009 graduates from Hyde School, as well as administrators and family and friends in the audience, lis- Clarke, New York, N.Y., Excellence in lagernewspapers.com. ten to graduate Jake Stowe give his commencement speech last Saturday, May 23. “SPECIAL” DELIVERY!

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All subjects are consid- Charged with interfering with a continued from page 1 spent his four years at Tourtellotte Though Faucher will be close by at ered innocent until proven guilty police officer and breach of juggling academics, athletics and a Storrs, both admitted they will miss in a court of law. peace. class, calls the announcement a big social life. He played on the soccer, their hometown friends and family Ashley A. Vargas, 18, 448 sense of accomplishment for all her basketball and baseball teams, while while away at college next fall. Hartford Pike, Apt. H, Dayville. consistent, hard efforts throughout Brooklyn Petre participated in soccer, basket- “I’m going to miss the camaraderie Charged with first-degree failure her tenure at the high school, while ball and track. of varsity sports,” said Faucher, who Tuesday, May 19 to appear in court and three juggling academics, sports, work and Both scholars couldn’t pinpoint one will be sacrificing that level of play Eric Bunning, 19, 26 Herrick counts of second-degree failure a fruitful four-year internship at particular teacher or administrator for his academics and career path. Road, Brooklyn. Charged with to appear in court. WINY Radio station in Putnam. they admired the most, as they felt He considers his family a huge reckless driving, operating an Sunday, May 25 “They put the community first,” bad they would leave out somebody impact to his success at Tourtellotte. unregistered motor vehicle, oper- Tyler Erekson, 22, 57 Harrison Petre said about the hyper-local and important at Tourtellotte who influ- His younger sister, a sophomore at ating a motorcycle without a St., Putnam. Charged with reck- independently owned radio station. enced and steered them in the right Tourtellotte, is ranked number one license and failure to maintain less driving and operating a “I’ve learned a lot about the radio direction. academically in her class. minimum insurance. motor vehicle without a license. business and communicating with “It’s hard to pinpoint one particular “She pushes me to stay ahead of Wednesday, May 20 Richard V.Parker, 27, 30 Prospect others. The people there are great.” individual,” admitted Faucher.“I real- her,” Faucher admitted of his Fabricio M. Tutillio, 21, 270 Ave., Apt. F, Danielson. Charged The time she spent performing var- ly enjoyed history. If I had to teach a younger sister. Hartford Road, Brooklyn. with operating a motor vehicle ious duties at the station, such as specific study, it’d be history.” Petre wanted to thank her mother Charged with possession of mar- when the license or registration organizing the community calendar Both conceded their die-hard love and father, especially, for her contin- ijuana, cultivation of marijuana, has been refused, suspended or for the listening public, steered her to for athletic competition, citing gym as ued success, as well as everyone who second-degree larceny and pos- revoked, and failure to wear safe- want to declare communications as their favorite classes at Tourtellotte. has supported her in her “ridiculous” session of drug paraphernalia. ty belt. her major when she walks onto the campus of Ithaca College next fall in Petre and Faucher both received schedule. She is one of six siblings in Danielson upstate New York. She hopes to get Connecticut Athletic Scholar awards her family. Eastford into television and radio broadcast- for their success on the playing field. “I’ll miss them a lot next year,” she Wednesday, May 20 ing. With final exams and their gradua- said. tion speeches around the corner Faucher and Petre were vice presi- Kayla H. Almandi, 19, 48 Saturday, May 23 Petre estimates that her final grade (June 25), Petre and Faucher consider dent and president, respectively, of Harrison St., Putnam. Charged Michael D. Chapman, 41, 492 point average will be 99.6, based on a those tasks a breeze compared to their the National Honor Society as well. with second-degree failure to Westford Hill Road, Ashford. 100-point scale conducted at the high college application process. appear in court. Charged with third-degree stran- school. Faucher estimates his will be “It was the worst experience ever,” Matt Sanderson may be reached at Jason A. Biekert, 19, 14 Hillside gulation, third-degree assault, around 97.9 or 98.0 when all is said said Petre, citing how tacking on that (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at Court, Norwich. Charged with disorderly conduct and risk of and done. full-time process to her already [email protected]. failure to respond to an infrac- injury to a minor. Faucher plans to attend the tion. University of Connecticut in the fall stacked schedule was tiring. Sunday, May 24 Putnam Timothy J. Carrier, 28, 519 Reynolds St., Apt. B, Danielson. Sunday, May 24 Charged with violation of a pro- Alfred Lebel, 52, 158 Grove St., tective order and disorderly con- Apt. C, Putnam. Charged with Williams honored as Family Legislator of the Year duct. sixth-degree larceny. Monday, May 25 Monday, May 25 HARTFORD — The Timothy A. Kuuttila, 19, 43 East Najette A. Sfaxi, 46, 25 Jacob St., Connecticut Council Main St., Central Village. Malden, Mass. Charged with pos- of Family Service Charged with first-degree failure session of a controlled substance Agencies recently to appear in court and three Justin T. Parker, 29, 38 Lyme St., honored State Senate counts of second-degree failure Apt. 206, Malden, Mass. Charged President Pro to appear in court. with operating a motor vehicle Tempore Donald E. under the influence of drugs or Williams Jr. (D- alcohol, possession of marijua- Brooklyn) as the 2009 Killingly na, reckless driving and posses- Family Legislator of sion of drug paraphernalia. the Year. Tuesday, May 19 “Throughout his Jerron L. Bedard, 34, 192 South service in the state Main St., Brooklyn. Charged Thompson Legislature, Sen. with misuse of plates; operating Williams has proved a motor vehicle when the license Wednesday, May 20 himself time and or registration has been suspend- Ucher Walenty, 58, 17 Bull Hill again to be a true ed, refused or revoked; no insur- Road, Thompson. Charged with champion for ance and no front plate. second-degree failure to appear Connecticut families,” Thursday, May 21 in court and failure to respond to said Daniel J. Henry Delvalle, 24, 69 Winter St., an infraction. O’Connell, Ed. D., Apt. B, Danielson. Charged with Thursday, May 21 president and CEO of driving a motor vehicle while Richard J. Carlson Jr., 28, 11 the council. “His lead- intoxicated and risk of injury to Breaults Lane, Thompson. ership and advocacy Courtesy photo a minor. Charged with criminal violation on several issues have Al Barber, chairman of CCFSA; Daniel O'Connell, president and CEO of CCFSA; honored State Senate Friday, May 22 of a restraining order. marked him as an President Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams Jr. (D-Brooklyn) and his wife Laura Williams; and Diane Janusz M. Likowski, 60, 35 ? Saturday, May 23 exceptional legislator Manning, president of United Services in Dayville Orchard Ave., Providence, R.I. Crystal Ann Rutledge, 24, 11 Elm dedicated to preserv- Charged with driving a motor St., Webster, Mass. Charged with ing and enhancing vehicle while under the influence driving a motor vehicle while protections for families throughout the state.” Services Inc. in Dayville, said, “Over the 25 years since of drugs or alcohol. intoxicated; operating a motor The Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies I have known Don, he has been a long-term advocate for Ashley S. Smith, 22, 88 Gendron vehicle when the license or regis- cited some of Williams’ accomplishments, including: children and families, particularly those faced with Road, Moosup. Charged with tration has been refused, sus- “authoring legislation creating both the Office of the behavioral health and developmental disabilities. He operating a motor vehicle while pended or revoked; operating a Child Advocate and the Office of the Victim Advocate, has always displayed a willingness to stand up for the under the influence of drugs or motor vehicle without permis- and sponsoring a number of bills to prevent domestic people who depend on our services and for our organi- alcohol. sion, unsafe passing and disor- violence. He also created the Office of the Health Care zations and staff who daily provide them.” Saturday, May 23 derly conduct. Advocate to help ensure quality health care for The Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies William Gaule, 45, 1445 Warwick Connecticut residents of all income levels. Also, his is a statewide network of nonprofit family service agen- Ave., Warwick, R.I. Charged with Woodstock efforts to increase financial aid at state colleges and cies that delivers services in more than 90 locations driving a motor vehicle while universities have created greater access to higher edu- throughout the state. The mission of the council is to be intoxicated, possession of a con- Wednesday, May 20 cation for working-class students.” the premier resource to strengthen Connecticut’s trolled substance and failure to Michael E. Charland, 30, 168 “It is critical that the difficult economy isn’t used an diverse individuals and families, as well as the commu- stay in the established lane. Laurel Hill Drive, Woodstock excuse to turn our back on Connecticut families,” said nities in which they live. The 17 nonprofit member Jonique R. Soler, 20, 22 Atwood Valley. Charged with driving a Williams. “The Health Care Advocate and the Child agencies of the council are nationally accredited and Lane, Killingly. Charged with motor vehicle while intoxicated Advocate are independent watchdogs that help protect administer a wide range of programs and services to possession of heroin. and failure to illuminate plate. families, and that’s why we’re protecting them from the accomplish their missions. Sunday, May 24 Sunday, May 24 budget ax. I look forward to continue working on behalf This is the 21st consecutive year the council has pre- Justin Longe, 28, 6 Dorine Drive, Gary T. Breton, 55, 1303 Route of Connecticut families this legislative session to help sented the Family Legislator of the Year award. Past Apt. C, Killingly. Charged with 197, Woodstock. Charged with them through this turbulent time.” recipients include former state Sen. Robert L. drinking alcohol while operating driving a motor vehicle while Diane Manning, president and CEO of United Genuario, state Rep. Christopher Donovan and U.S. Rep. a motor vehicle and operating a intoxicated and traveling unrea- Rosa L. 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KIPP again and, with the bases loaded, launched said. “She throws about 53 miles per hour on Mercy rule ends game VILLAGER SPORTS CORRESPONDENT another double to score Haley Anderson and her fastball, and then she throws that THOMPSON — Last year, the Tourtellotte Schellhammer for the 8-0 lead. By the time change-up in the mid 30s. She keeps the ball in fourth inning Lady Tigers softball team needed a win the inning ended, the Lady Tigers had sent 14 low, but the umpire wasn’t calling it, so she BY BRIAN AUSTIN against a far weaker opponent in the batters to the place, scoring nine runs on had to make the adjustment to bring it up.” VILLAGER SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Wheeler Lions to gain a berth into the Class seven hits. “Sometimes it doesn’t work out, but today IV state playoffs. The win didn’t come, and “It was kind of like icing on the cake,” said my change-up really worked out and I was THOMPSON — Tourtellotte scored six neither did a trip to the state playoffs. six-year head coach Bill Rahall. “We needed happy,” said Girouard. “If I’m not getting the runs in the bottom of the first, one in the All year, the Lady Tigers never forgot what to start like this. We remembered our game low strike, I move to the outside.” second, six in the third and two more in happened to them and sweetly got revenge from last year. This win helps us get a better The offense exploded again, scoring nine the fourth — before game 1 of the Friday, Friday, May 22, in double fashion. The Lady seed in the tournament.” runs in the top of the third inning. Santerre May 22, double-header was declared over Tigers swept the Lady Lions in a twin bill 15- The Lady Lions came back to score their was the offensive hero, going 4-for-4 with two via the mercy rule with only two outs (and 0 and 18-1, giving them their first trip to post- lone run in the bottom half of the first doubles and two singles while driving in five the bases loaded) in the bottom of the season play since 2005. inning. Stephanie Girouard walked the first runs and scoring two runs. fourth. “We’re happy about that,” said pitcher batter, Charissa Rathbun, who eventually “Alyson has been hitting the ball all year Jessica Mason and Alyson Santerre Stephanie Girouard. “We’ve practiced so stole second. Girouard struck out the next long and she’s also been batting over .600 for both had four RBI in the thumping, and much more, and we feel that we’re a lot two batters, then walked Leah Thompson to us all year long. She’s our most consistent six other players each had one. Every stronger this year than last year.” put two on and two outs. The next batter, hitter, line drive after line drive after line starter scored at least one run for the The second game started in dramatic fash- Ciara Haines, singled to center field, scoring drive,” said Rahall. Tigers. Santerre hit a single, scoring ion. Even though the Lady Tigers were tech- Rathbun for the Lions’ only run. Girouard Shortly after the game, Girouard and Vicky Jewell for the 15th and final run. nically the “home” team, they batted first settled down, striking Jewell dumped the Joann Cowley for Wheeler, with her because they let the Lady Lions bat first in out the last batter to water bucket on unusual pitching delivery for high school the first game. end the inning. Game 1: Rahall’s back in cele- softball, was easily hit off, and her com- mand was out of control. She walked 10 Jill Schellhammer started the game with a The Tigers’ defense Wheeler: 0 0 0 0 – 0 bration of not only walk and stole second, and before second bat- didn’t have to do the sweep but also and struck out none. Wheeler’s defense ter Stephanie Faucher had a chance to swing much work behind Tourtellotte: 6 1 6 2 – 15 solidifying them- also committed numerous errors in the the bat, she was on third because of a pass Girouard. All 12 outs W – Santerre, L – Cowley selves in post-season contest, leading to Tigers reaching base ball. Two batters later and with two on, in the four-inning play. and scoring some runs. Alyson Santerre laced a double to right cen- mercy rule shortened “It felt good this Santerre, in the pitchers’ circle, only ter, scoring Schellhammer and Faucher for game were strikeouts. Game 2: year. I’ll take it. I gave up a two out infield single to Cowley in the second inning, and nine of the 12 the early 2-0 lead. Later on in the inning with Girouard kept the Tourtellotte: 9 0 9 0 – 18 don’t care about a wet the bases full of Tigers, Schellhammer sin- Lions off balanced back as long as we get outs Wheeler had been via strikeout. gled to center, driving in Vicky Jewell and with her change-up. Wheeler: 1 0 0 0 – 1 into the tournament,” Three other Lions pitchers reached base Stacey Fitch to open the game up 6-0. Two “She had really W – Girouard, L - Crowley said Rahall. — two by walk and one hit batter, but none batters later, Santerre came to the plate good control,” Rahall got past second base. Tigers have big fifth inning on way to 16 runs EAGLES FINISH REGULAR SEASON 13-7 BY BRIAN AUSTIN still made solid enough contact to deep left Duval’s good day on the mound. Zack Blain led lar season 13-7 and were looking forward to VILLAGER SPORTS CORRESPONDENT field to score a run on a sacrifice fly. The out off the inning with a single and scored two the upcoming Constitution State Conference NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Tourtellotte was the only one for Ellis’ Tommy Kubik, batters later when Jon Mikolajczak grounded and state tournaments. sent 14 batters to the plate in the fifth inning, pitching in relief of the Eagles’ starter Dave into a fielder’s choice at second. Mikolajczak scoring nine, in what capped a 16-5 home vic- Pelletier, as the other six batters he faced scored in the next at-bat on a groundball to the tory for the Tigers over Ellis Tech Saturday, scored. Kubik’s replacement, Zack Ezzell, gave shortstop, the Eagles’ third run. Kubik May 23. up three more runs in a third of an inning, reached on an error, before Pelletier slammed Ellis Tech: 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 – 5 The Eagles were up 1-0 after one inning, but before being lifted for David Lurie. Lurie got a two-run home run over the right field fence. Tourtellotte: 0 3 0 4 9 0 X Tourtellotte scored 16 unanswered runs. The the last four outs without giving up a run. Ezzell and John Klein both had singles and Tigers scored three in the second and four in The Tigers hit four triples in the game, two reached second and third on a passed ball, but – 16 the fourth before their blowout fifth inning. in the fourth and two more in the fifth. Lurie struck out to end the rally. W – Duval, L - Pelletier All but one Tourtellotte starter scored in the The Eagles scored four runs in the top of the For the Tigers, it was their fourth win of the big fifth inning, and the one (Eddie Kopacz) seventh, a blemish on the Tigers’ Dylan year. For the Eagles, they finished their regu-

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The Woodstock Putnam Thompson Pomfret Junior Football League is now part of the Northern Connecticut Football League. WPTP will hold registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30 and June 6 and 20 at the Putnam Wal- Mart, as well as from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 and June 13, 20 and 27 at Murphy Park. Children ages 5 to 14 are eligible. Registration fees are $85 per participant or $150 per family. Flag football, ages 5 and 6, is $45. For questions, call Chris Corey at (860) 753- 0391. For cheerleading, call Mara Tessier at 860-867-6356. For more information, to down- load forms or to register online, visit the Web site at www.wptpfootball.com.

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Adam Minor photos A parachuter, with American flag in tow, glides toward Thompson Speedway Monday, May 25, as the Joe Sylvester takes his “Bad Habit” monster truck over a couple helpless cars and a trailer, much to “Eve of Destruction” is kicked off with the national anthem. the fans’ delight.

Jet power enthusiast Paul Stender takes a lap around the Tourtellotte Memorial High School’s Breast Cancer Awareness bus takes track in his 1,000-horsepower jet outhouse, which has a lap in front of the crowd. The bus was one of six (three from Thompson, become an annual favorite at the “Eve of Destruction” event. and three from Webster, Mass.) that entered a school bus competition that included a fan vote for design and a demolition derby later in the night. Tourtellotte bus came in fifth place in the demolition derby.

A stunt biker shows off one of his many moves during the introductory act that kicked off Thompson Speedway’s “Eve of Destruction” event. Hollywood stunt driver Chris Morena completes a full lap around the St. Joseph School’s bus (from North Grosvenordale) takes a spin Thompson Speedway track on two wheels in his “Carmageddon” SUV. around the track. The bus placed third in the demolition derby.

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names and ranks, Americans lost at war all MEMORIAL deserve our respect and reflection every day, continued from page 1 but especially on Memorial Day.” say it’s the best day to get your best deal, Members of Thompson Boy Scout Troop 66 where the weathermen say to go out and enjoy and the master of ceremonies for the day, the sunshine and where etiquette experts Elmer Preston, who is also the past state com- advise one to start wearing white shoes. He mander of the Connecticut VFW, hoisted the also said that many people spent the afternoon American flag up the pole in the war memori- visiting cemeteries and leaving flowers on the al. graves of loved ones, while others travel to First Selectman Larry Groh thanked the more exciting or relaxing locations. town for its attendance at the annual parade, “It’s nice to have a time for those things, but as well as the presence of Thompson’s local don’t forget the point of the holiday,” he said. veterans and current off-duty military person- “Remember why the flags fly at half-staff and nel. why there are tiny flags by the gravestones in “I encourage you all to say ‘thanks’ to a vet- our cemeteries. People died for those. People eran,” he said. just like you and I.” Members of the high school marching band Barylski said during Gen. Logan’s time, sol- played “Taps” after the gun salute following diers were buried in every U.S. city, and today, the flag raising. American soldier’s graves scatter the world. “Some headstones have names and dates,” Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928- he said. “Others confess they mark a soldier 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- ‘only known to God.’ But regardless of their lagernewspapers.com.

Matt Sanderson photos The Lee and Fontaine families, of Woodstock, came out to watch the annual Memorial Day parade along Main Street in Thompson on Monday, May 25. They also came to support local Boy Scout Troop 30.

Veterans fire off three rounds each on Monday, May 25, on Main Street in Thompson during its annual Memorial Day parade.

The Tourtellotte Memorial High School marching band plays loud and proud coming down Main Street on Monday, May 25, for Thompson’s annual Memorial Day parade.

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tage of this educational benefit if eligible.” coop@gmail or calling Pastor Steve Poudrette, T’ai chi classes will take place from 9 to 10 Courtney quickly cosponsored the Post-9/11 Angel Food coordinator, at (860) 942-1184. a.m. Tuesdays from June 9 through July 28. Seniors’ safe driver GI Bill in 2008 and actively advocated for its Food Stamps are now accepted as well; call Weather permitting, sessions will be held in support during the 110th Congress. Since 2001, Poudrette for an appointment. Riverside Park in North Grosvenordale. course offered more than 12,000 troops from Connecticut Otherwise, class will be moved to the have been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. Thompson Library/Community Center, 934 Unfortunately, benefits under the old GI Bill Riverside Drive in North Grosvenordale. BROOKLYN — Drivers who are at least 60 paid only about 70 percent of a public college ‘Lost Gardens’ opens at This program consists of warm-up exercis- years old can learn how to be safer on the road education and 30 percent of a private college es that focus on developing the strength com- and get a 5 percent discount on their insur- education for these veterans when they return ponent of balance, relaxation and breath ance by taking a two-day AARP Safe Driving home. Roseland Cottage training to improve circulation, as well as the Course (formerly 55 Alive). The expanded GI Bill restores full four-year t’ai chi movements, which provide low-impact The course will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. college scholarships to veterans of the Iraq WOODSTOCK — “Lost Gardens of New load-bearing, stretching and coordinated Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, at the and Afghanistan wars to help make them part England,” an exhibition of town, country and movement training. Q.V.S.C.C.,69 South Main St., Brooklyn. of an economic recovery like the veterans of suburban garden images, c. 1790 through 1930, No previous experience is needed. Please Registration is required; call 774-1243. Cost World War II. The original GI Bill set the opens June 3 at Roseland Cottage. wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes. is $10, payable to the instructor. American economy on the right course after a Featuring more than 40 images of New The instructor is Laddie Sacharko. draining war. England gardens from Historic New Registration is required. Early bird registra- More than 15 million war veterans were eli- England’s Library and Archives, the exhibi- tion runs through June 2. The cost for gible for the benefit after World War II, and by tion is rich in documentary evidence of how Thompson seniors is $24 and for non-resident ‘Camelot’ bus trip offered 1956, about 8 million World War II veterans the region used to look. It includes watercol- seniors, $28. The cost for Thompson residents Performing Arts NECT will sponsor a bus took advantage of the GI Bill education and ors, historic photographs, prints, stereo view age 59 and under is $36 and for non-residents trip to Goodspeed Opera House Thursday, job training. It is estimated that for every dol- cards, garden supply catalogues, and even age 59 and under, $40. For registrations Sept. 17, for a matinee performance of the lar spent on the original 1944 GI Bill, the econ- Henry C. Bowen’s mid-19th-century nursery received after June 2, add $5 to the fees. musical Camelot. omy benefited seven-fold. bill. Line dancing for senior citizens will be held Tickets are $75 per person (includes orches- For a link to the Post-9/11 GI Bill applica- The exhibition material is divided into the- Thursdays from June 18 through Aug. 6 at the tra seat and bus). Mail check to: PArts NECT, tion, visit online at matic groupings — urban gardens, family gar- Thompson Library/Community Center. The P.O. Box 75, Pomfret, CT 06258. http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.as dens, professionally designed landscapes, beginner class will run from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Advance reservation are required. For more p, and for additional information, see colonial revival gardens and landscape struc- The continuing students class will be offered information, call the box office at (860) 928- http://www.gibill.va.gov/. If further assis- tures. Visions of ideal outdoor spaces range from 10:45 to 11:30. Beginners may stay for con- 2946. tance is needed pertaining to the Post 9/11 GI from a country gentleman’s estate, to a pic- tinuing class, and continuing students may Bill, please contact the Department of turesque landscape surrounding a suburban attend the beginner class to review dances at Veterans Affairs at 1-888-GI-BILL-1. villa, to a romantic garden of the early twenti- no additional charge. eth century. Enjoy music and movement with this week- Applications available “Lost Gardens of New England” is on view ly get-together. Participants can move at their in the Roseland Cottage carriage barn own pace, socialize and get a nice aerobic New Hope offers food through October 15, Wednesday through workout. Line dancing also improves balance for GI Bill Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is and enhances memory. No experience is nec- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of cooperative free. Roseland Cottage is located at 556 Route essary. Dances that will be taught include Veterans Affairs is now accepting applica- 169 in Woodstock. For more information, call Waltz Across Texas, Line Polka, Jamaican tions for the Post-9/11 Veterans Education (860) 928-4074. Triple-Step, Elvira, Cha-cha, 4-Beats and Assistance Act of 2008, which was cospon- EAST KILLINGLY — New Hope more. Soft-soled shoes are required. sored and voted for by Congressman Joe Community Ministries in East Killingly has Registration is required. Early bird registra- Courtney (D-Conn., 2nd District). The veter- partnered with Angel Food Ministries to offer tion price through June 11 is $25 for ans’ education benefit is the modern-day ver- high quality food purchases for approximately T’ai chi, line Thompson residents over age 60 and $31 for sion of the landmark 1944 GI Bill that helped one-third the cost of the grocery stores. non-residents over age 60. The cost for all par- to send millions of World War II veterans and Orders are due by 4 p.m. two Fridays before dancing offered ticipants under age 60 is $36. For registrations subsequent wars to college. the end of the month (i.e. June 12), and distri- received after June 11, the fee increases by $5. “Our troops have done everything that has bution is from 8 to 10 a.m. the last Saturday of For either program, download registration been asked of them, and now it is time that we the month (i.e. June 27). THOMPSON — The Thompson Recreation materials from the Web site, www.thompson- return the favor by providing the necessary More information and menus can be found Commission is offering two eight-week pro- rec.org, stop by Thompson Town Hall to regis- tools to adjust back to civilian life,” Courtney by visiting www.newhopecommunitymin- grams for senior citizens, t’ai chi and line ter, or call Thompson Recreation at (860) 923- stated. “I encourage veterans to take advan- istries.org and clicking on “Food dancing. 9440 to have a registration form mailed. Cooperative,” e-mailing newhopecomm- Rock House 6 is built to last

Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass. • RAM — 9 p.m., Lucky’s, Foster, R.I. Uncasville, CT NSQC • Lynn Jolicoeur and the Pulse — 7:30 to 10 • Major Motion — 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan continued from page 1 p.m., The Copper Stallion, 538 Main St, Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn. If you’re a live act who would like to be fea- Sturbridge/Fiskdale, MA tured, know of someone else who is or simply Uncasville, Conn. • Mass-Conn-Fusion — 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., THURSDAY, JUNE 4 want to let us know about an upcoming gig, e- MONDAY, JUNE 1 Victoria Station, Putnam, Conn. • Dana Lewis — 7:30 p.m., Caffe Sorrento, mail me at • Decades By Dezyne — 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Milford, Mass. [email protected]. • Open mic — 8 p.m., Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn. • Rob Adams — 8 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft at Anything I get before Friday of each week will Crane St., Southbridge, Mass. make the following Friday’s paper. Keep the WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, • Stephanie Hansen — 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mass. music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Comm. • Steve Willey — 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., TJ • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic (upstairs) — 8 Connecticut and Central Massachusetts! TUESDAY, JUNE 2 O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. • Jazz Night with Tim Peck & Friends — 8 to 10 • Led Zepplica-The Led Zeppelin Experience • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic — 7:30 p.m., p.m., Victoria Station, Putnam, Conn. — 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun Casino, B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 29, 2009

OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to sjarvis@villagernewspa- pers.com, or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Alfred C. Warren, 96 Frank DiBonaventura, 93 Mr. Warren owned and operated Warren SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — He was predeceased by a brother, Guerino, and EASTFORD — Alfred C. Warren, 96, of Sales and Service in Eastford for more than 25 Frank DiBonaventura, 93, of 440 two sisters, Grace Cesolini and Mary Adams. Eastford, died Monday at the St. Joseph Living years. He was an active member of the North Woodstock Road, The second child of Camillo and Ottavia Center in Willimantic. Congregational Church of Eastford for many Southbridge, died peacefully (Perucci) DiBonaventura, he was born in He was the beloved husband of Mary “Sally” years and served on the Eastford Board of Tuesday, May 19, at St. Vincent Southbridge in 1915. (Whittenburg) Warren. They were married Education for 17 years, all as chairman. A char- Hospital. Mr. DiBonaventura was a farmer and a live- Jan. 19, 1944. ter member of the Eastford Independent Fire He leaves his wife of 71 years, stock dealer for many years in Southbridge. He In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughter, Company, he was a 75-year member of the Rita (Dragon) DiBonaventura; two sons, Richard was a well-known figure in the community, Mary “Janie” Grube, and her husband Guy of Grange. In addition, Mr. Warren was a member and his wife Patricia of Big Pine Key, Fla., and always dressed in western attire, and known for Eastford; four grandchildren, Holly Singleton of the Woodstock Agricultural Society, serving James and his wife Janice, of Woodstock, Conn.; his talent with the banjo. and her husband Tyler of Eastford, Michael as president, and was also a member of the a daughter, Lisa June Biel, and her husband His funeral was held Saturday, May 23, from Grube and his wife Molly of Providence, Karen Putnam Masonic Lodge in Woodstock. Conrad of New Hyde Park, N.Y.; six grandchil- the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home in Chartier and her husband John of Eastford, A memorial service was held Friday, May 22, dren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Southbridge, with a Mass at St. Hedwig’s and Kenneth Grube and his wife Holly of at the Congregational of Eastford. The Smith & George DiBonaventura, of Southbridge; and Church, also in Southbridge. Burial will be in St. Eastford; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Walker Funeral Home, of Putnam, handled three sisters, Anita Ciesluk of Southbridge, Lena Hedwig’s Cemetery in Southbridge. Margaret Day of Eastford; and nieces and arrangements. Spinney of Sturbridge and Desolina McClaskey The family requests to please omit flowers. nephews. Donations may be made in his memory to the of Sonoma, Calif. He was predeceased by his siblings, Summer William S. Warren Academic Fund, c/o Town of Warren and Carolyn Day. Eastford, Johanna Wolfe, P.O. Box 98, Eastford, Born Oct. 6, 1912 in Eastford, he was the son CT 06242 or to the Eastford Independent Fire Cecile A. Alim, 86 of the late William S. and Mary (Bosworth) Company, P.O. Box 222, Eastford, CT 06242. NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Cecile A. in New Haven. She worked as a nurse at Day Warren. He had made his home in Eastford all To share a memory, “light a candle” at Alim, 86, of Main Street, died Thursday,May 21. Kimball Hospital for 14 years, Burbank Hospital his life. www.smithandwalkerfh.com. She was the loving wife of the late Romeo J. in Fitchburg for three years and the Thompson Alim. Medical Center for 10 years. She also served as a She leaves two sons, Richard Alim of Cheshire U.S. cadet nurse during World War II. Claire Leavens, 84 and Robert Alim of Bristol; three daughters, Mrs. Alim enjoyed traveling and reading and Carol Blanchette of Fairfield, Susan Rivers of was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne. DAYVILLE — Claire to her. North Grosvenordale and Barbara Alim of A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 Leavens, 84, passed away The daughter of Arthur E. Parent and Valida Bristol; a brother, Reginald Morin, of Danielson; a.m. Wednesday June 3, at St. Joseph Church, 20 peacefully Sunday, May 24, Sorel Parent, she was born July 14, 1924, in eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren Main St., North Grosvenordale. Burial will fol- at a family residence in St. Putnam. She lived her adult life in Dayville. and a loving group of friends and caregivers. low in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements are Petersburg, Fla., surround- Mrs. Leavens was a supervisor at Idle Wild Born in North Grosvenordale, she was the entrusted to the Valade Funeral Home. ed by her family. Farms in Pomfret for many years before retir- daughter of the late Lionel and Malvina In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to She leaves her husband, ing. (Ravenelle) Morin. St. Jude’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Wallace J. Nichols, of The funeral will be held at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Mrs. Alim was a graduate of Tourtellotte Memphis, TN 38105. Dayville and St. Petersburg, May 29, at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Memorial High School and St. Raphael Hospital Fla.; two daughters, Sandra Home, 33 Reynolds St, Danielson, followed by a Pilcher and her husband David of St. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Petersburg, Fla., and Linda Leavens of Niantic; Joseph Church, 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville. John B. Flagg, 80 two brothers, Paul L. Parent and his wife Julie Calling hours were Thursday, May 28, at the of Mesa, Ariz., and Arthur H. Parent and his funeral home. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, MOOSUP — John B. Flagg, 80, of Sara Lane, Mr. Flagg worked at Kaman Aerospace in wife Lorraine of Danielson; two grandsons, Dayville. died Tuesday,May 19, at Haven Health Center in Moosup for many years, retiring in 1993, and Marc Pilcher and his wife Dawn of Ruskin, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Danielson. later worked as a security guard at Plainfield Fla., and Christopher Pilcher and his wife her memory St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 He was the husband of Juliet (Cote) Flagg. Greyhound Park. He was a communicant of St. Michelle of Forest Hills, Md.; two great-grand- St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. In addition to his wife, he leaves three daugh- John the Apostle Church in Plainfield. children, Rebecca Claire Pilcher and Jack To share a memory with her family, “light a ters, Pamela Lameira of Danielson, Joeann A private graveside service will be held at the Pilcher, both of Forest Hill, Md.; and many candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. Tivnan of Dayville and Debra Flagg of Pulaski, convenience of the family. Tillinghast Funeral nieces and nephews, who were all very special Tenn.; his sister, Elizabeth Kizer, of Medical Home, of Danielson, is in charge of arrange- Lake, Wash.; three grandchildren; five great- ments. grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory Debra Beaudry, 56 The son of the late Irving and Florence may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research (Butterworth) Flagg, he was born Jan. 7, 1929, in Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105- DAYVILLE — Debra Walter Charles Blymiller, both of Plainfield. 1942. Beaudry,56, of Dayville, died Pennsylvania. Tuesday,May 19, after a brief Mrs. Beaudry graduated in 1970 from Karen C. Pawelczyk, 59 illness. Allegheny Valley Clarion High School in She leaves four daughters, Foxburg, Pa. For the last few years, she worked WEBSTER, Mass. — Karen C. Pawelczyk, 59, of her life. She was an avid skier. Mindy Touchette of at Rite-Aid Distribution Center in Dayville. She of 56 Whitcomb St., died Wednesday, May 20, at Private graveside services were held Friday, Putnam, Jennifer Perkins of previously worked in food services at Pierce her mother’s home after a long illness. May 22, in Calvary Cemetery, Dudley. Shaw- Wauregan, Diana Johnson Baptist Memorial Nursing Home in Brooklyn She leaves her mother, Mary T. (Kloss) Majercik Funeral Home, of Webster, directed of Danielson and Kimberly and Shepard Hill Elementary School in Pawelczyk, of Webster, and a brother, Joseph J. arrangements. Blanchard of Clearwater, Plainfield. Pawelczyk, and his wife Patricia of Woodstock, In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory Fla.; four siblings, Walter (Skip) Blymiller of A member of the Danielson United Conn. can be made to the M.S.P.C.A.-Angell, attn: Jacksonville, Fla., Tammy Wrobel of Methodist Church, Mrs. Beaudry enjoyed being She was the daughter of the late Joseph S. donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, Danielson, Richard Blymiller of Dayville and a homemaker, sewing, knitting and baking for Pawelczyk. MA 02130. Julie Smith of Florida; two grandsons and one her children and grandchildren. She was born in Webster and lived there most grandson to be born; three granddaughters; A memorial service was held Friday, May 22, numerous nieces and nephews; one great-niece at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home in and two great-nephews. She also leaves her first Putnam. Burial was in Parker, Pa. Robert Leo Collard, 48 husband, Wernet Baker Jr., of Spanaway, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in FARMINGTON, Maine — Robert “Bob” Leo enormous sense of pride in a job “well done.” Wash., and second husband Robert Beaudry of her memory to the American Cancer Society, Collard, 48, of Farmington, Maine, entered eter- An avid fisherman, Mr. Collard would never Wauregan. 106 Route 32, Franklin, CT, 06254. nal life Monday,May 11. turn down an opportunity to wet the line in Born Dec. 10, 1952 in Parker, Pa., she was the To share a memory, “light a candle” at He leaves a son Kyle and daughter Caitlyn of hopes of catching the big one. All who truly daughter of the late Maryellen Hilliard and www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Presque Isle, Maine; brothers Alfred of knew him would agree he was a man who would Chesterville, Richard of Chesterville, Raymond give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He of Yuma, Ariz., and Gerard of Cumberland, R.I.; was a sweet child growing up and grew up to be Dr. Warner D. Belt, 83 a sister, Anne Marie, of Brooklyn, Conn. a generous man. Born April 11, 1961, in Woonsocket, R.I., he A private service was officiated by the Rev. was the son of Marguerite and Alfred Collard Sr. Lequin of St. Rose of Lima Parish. Interment THOMPSON — Dr. Born in Bellaire, Ohio, Dr. Belt He attended Lincoln High School in Lincoln, R.I. will be in Manville, R.I. Warner Duane Belt, 83, of received a Bachelor of Science in An accomplished carpenter, Mr. Collard His family would like to thank the profession- Thompson and Nicholls, biology from Bethany College, worked in the construction industry as journey- al staff of the Cardiac Intensive Care unit of Ga., passed away Thursday W.Va., a Master of Science and a man, carpenter and eventually construction Eastern Maine Medical Center for all the care May 21, at home with his Doctorate of Anatomy from Ohio foreman. His talent was only surpassed by his they provided. family. State University and post doctor- He was the loving hus- ate in electron microscopy from band of Dorthea Rasneor UCLA. Sister Geraldine Bonefant, 84 Belt for 59 years. He proudly served his country during World He leaves his children, War II in the U.S. Navy. PUTNAM — Sister schools in Leominster, Mass., and Wauregan, Judith Belt Dedinsky and her husband Joe Dr. Belt was a retired professor of anatomy Geraldine Bonefant, DHS, 84, Waterbury, Hartford, Plainfield and Jewett City, Dedinsky of Chelmsford, Stephen Warner Belt from Tufts University Medical School, and pre- of Church Street, died all in Connecticut. She also served as a nursery and his wife Pauline Ward Belt of Cortland, vious to that at the Medical College of Virginia Monday, May 18, at the Holy administrator at Garretson Memorial in N.Y., Barbara Belt and her husband Jim and Emory University. Spirit Health Care Center, Newport, R.I., in 1970. Bonnette of Thompson, and David Duane Belt He enjoyed a lifelong hobby of photography where she has been in resi- In 1972, Sister Geraldine became a library and his wife Phyllis Morgan Belt of Nicholls, and jewelry making. He was past member of dence since 1997. assistant at Annhurst College and Putnam Ga.; his beloved grandchildren Jason Belt, the Metal Workers Guild, Lexington Arts and She leaves her sister, Catholic Academy.From 1976 to 1980, she taught Jennifer Andrews, Joshua Belt, James Crafts Society,and he studied at the DeCordova Priscilla Parr, of crafts at the Wheeler Clinic in Plainville and Bonnette, Matthew Dedinsky and Caleb Belt; Museum in Lincoln. Farmington, and several later became activities director at Oakcliff his cherished great-grandchildren, Austin The funeral was private. Arrangements are nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand- Convalescent Home in Waterbury. From 1991 to Andrews, Natasha Belt, Alexis Andrews and under the direction of Scanlon Funeral nephews. 1994, she did pastoral visitations at All Hallows Julian Belt; and dear family friend Mandi Service, of Webster, Mass. Born Feb. 13, 1925, in Augusta, Maine, she was Parish, Moosup, as well as at St. Joseph Parish Zdanis. the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Petit) in Dayville until her retirement at Holy Spirit Bonefant. Health Care Center in 1997. In 1941, Sister Geraldine entered religious life A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Stefanija Mikulskis, 101 and made her religious profession at the May 22, at the Provincial House Chapel in PUTNAM — Stefanija Mikulskis, 101, of “Dana” Hatzitheodorou. Provincial House in Putnam Aug. 20, 1945. She Putnam. Burial followed in St. Mary Cemetery. Thurber Road, died Tuesday, May 19, at Day Born in 1908 in Lithuania, she was the daugh- was known then as Sister Alfred du Sacré Coeur. Gilman Funeral Home, of Putnam, was entrust- Kimball Hospital. ter of the late Vincas and Ona (Gabertas) After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree ed with the arrangements. She was the loving wife of the late Jonas Ivanauskas. from Annhurst College in South Woodstock, Memorial donations may be made to the Mikulskis. Mrs. Mikulskis worked as a seamstress. Sister Geraldine was a teacher for most of her Daughters of the Holy Spirit Retirement Fund, She leaves her son, Algis Mikulskis, of Relatives and friends were invited to visit religious life. Her various assignments included 72 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. Sharpsburg, Ga.; six grandchildren; 15 great with her family Thursday, May 21, at the grandchildren and two great-great grandchil- Gilman Funeral Home in Putnam. A graveside dren. ceremony followed at Cypress Hills Cemetery Stefanija Mikulskis, 101 She was predeceased by her daughters, in Brooklyn, N.Y. PUTNAM — Stefanija Mikulskis, 101, of Hatzitheodorou. Aldona Zikaras, Laimute Eitmanas and Danute Thurber Road, died Tuesday, May 19, at Day Born in 1908 in Lithuania, she was the daughter Kimball Hospital. of the late Vincas and Ona (Gabertas) Ivanauskas. She was the loving wife of the late Jonas Mrs. Mikulskis worked as a seamstress. Robert E. Terwilleger Mikulskis. Relatives and friends were invited to visit with KILLINGLY — A graveside service for Killingly Cemetery on Cook Hill Road. The She leaves her son, Algis Mikulskis, of her family Thursday, May 21, at the Gilman Robert E. “Sam” Terwilleger will be held at Rev. Dan Ames will officiate. Sharpsburg, Ga.; six grandchildren; 15 great Funeral Home in Putnam. A graveside ceremony 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at the South grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. followed at Cypress Hills Cemetery in Brooklyn, She was predeceased by her daughters, Aldona N.Y. Zikaras, Laimute Eitmanas and Danute “Dana” Sitkowski & Malboeuf Send all obituary notices to the Thomas Walmsley, 46 Funeral Home Putnam Villager, PUTNAM — Thomas Walmsley, 46, of Putnam, Born April 20, 1963, in Putnam, he was the son of 340 School Street, Webster, MA 01570 P.O. Box 196, died unexpectedly Sunday,May 17, in Brooklyn. the late Joseph and Mildred (Hilderth) Walmsley. (508)943-1515 Woodstock, CT He was the husband of Elaine (Gladu) Walmsley. He had made his home in the Putnam/Danielson He leaves his wife Elaine; children Crystal area all his life. 06281, or by Serving families like our own Walmsley, Thomas Walmsley and Chad Walmsley; Mr. Walmsley enjoyed fishing, camping, and the e-mail to sjarvis@ stepchildren Justin, Shayla and Sachi; brothers outdoors. He was a loving and caring husband, Since 1933 villagernews Joseph Walmsley, Paul Walmsley, William father, grandfather and brother. Walmsley and Kathy Walmsley; six grandchildren; The Smith & Walker Funeral Home, of Putnam, www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com papers.com. nieces and nephews. handled arrangements. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 29, 2009 B5 CHURCH DIRECTORY EASTFORD Weekday Masses: Monday 5 p.m., RELIGION Tuesday 7:15 a.m., Wednesday 7:15 Congregational Church a.m. Weekend schedule winter: 8 Church Road Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:45 a.m., 11 (860) 974-0294 a.m. Pastor Mike Moran Weekend schedule summer: Saturday Living life God’s way Sunday Service — 11 a.m. (10 a.m. 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. summer) Sunday School — 9:30 a.m. (no S.S. in St. Stephen Church midst all the best-kept secrets your worldview is not a biblical summer) Junction of Routes 131 and 197 in the world is “the biggie” — worldview. If your worldview is not Sunday Evening Service — 6 p.m. 130 Old Turnpike Road P.O. Box 222 Quinebaug, CT 06262 935-5205 A a well-known secret that is BEYOND biblical, then you have not chosen to Sunday Youth Groups — 1 to 4 p.m. obscured by a popular culture that is live your life God’s way. Monday Cancer Support Group — 7 Masses: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. p.m. Sunday; 8 a.m. Thursday through afraid of personal responsibility and THE PEWS The good news is that it is never Tuesday — Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Saturday by a few basic misconceptions too late to start living life God’s way. Thursday Women's Bible Study — 7- Holy Day as announced regarding the definition of a real If you should choose to embark on 8:30 p.m. Weekdays: 8 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday Christian. The secret: Being a Bible- this journey, you will find that it is Friday Pioneer Club — 6:30 p.m. believing Christian (that doesn’t JOHN much like the life advertised by the Saturday Men's Fraternity — 7 a.m. Pastor: Very Rev. Michael Phillippino Religious Education Coordinator: cuss, drink, steal or cheat on his HANSON Peace Corps: “It’s the toughest job Eastford Baptist Church Mrs. Louise LeFort spouse) is truly one of the most you’ll ever love.” Living right is hard 133 Union Road Religious education grades 1 through enjoyable and rewarding lifestyles work and requires much discipline, 974-1414 6, Sunday 10 to 11:30 a.m; grades 7 though 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 available. Living life God’s way is not pursuits; the vicious habit of deper- but the results are very wholesome Pastor Tim Vamosi a chore, it is simply following the and gratifying. Establishing habits Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. a.m. sonalizing everyone into a rival; Service: 10:30 a.m. manufacturer’s manual to enjoy uncontrolled and uncontrollable such as attending a Bible-believing Tri-State Baptist Church Wednesday: Mid-week prayer ser- maximum performance. addictions; ugly parodies of commu- church can be a challenge, but your vices, 7 p.m., prayer meeting for P.O. Box 404 Years ago, a well-known preacher whole family will benefit in ways too adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the nity.I could go on. This isn’t the first VFW Hall on Route 131, south of inter- once challenged his audience to live time I have warned you, you know. If numerous to mention. Life was a Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of life God’s way. Then he articulated great idea that God came up with; he Life Teen Club, junior and sxenior section with Route 197) you use your freedom this way, you high school, child care provided. 933-8947 the difference in a self-centered life will not inherit God’s kingdom. knows how it works best. Living life [email protected] and a God-directed life. As you read contrary to God’s plan is as frustrat- www.tristatebaptist.org “But what happens when we live NORTH GROSVENORDALE his philosophy below, ask yourself God’s way? He brings gifts into our ing as riding a motorcycle but refus- Pastor R. Berard how much you agree with his line of ing to put gas in it. Creation Church Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. lives, much the same way that fruit 915 Riverside Drive Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. reasoning. appears in an orchard — things like If life doesn’t seem to be unfolding North Grosvenordale, CT Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. “Why don’t you choose to be led by affection for others, exuberance quite the way you expected … if your Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. (860) 942-4760 the Spirit and so escape the erratic about life, serenity.We develop a will- worldview isn’t working … if you are compulsions of a law-dominated a “Christian” but are not Spirit-led Lead pastor: Chris Crowe Bible Fellowship Church ingness to stick with things, a sense Sunday service: 10 a.m. 400 Quinebaug Rd existence? of compassion in the heart, and a … I challenge you to take a month of Kidstrack Ministries: nursery P.O. Box 619 “It is obvious what kind of life conviction that a basic holiness per- your life and give God’s way a shot. through sixth grade Quinebaug, CT 06262 develops out of trying to get your meates things and people. We find Read Galatians 5:18-23 every day, try 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 own way all the time: repetitive, love- ourselves involved in loyal commit- to live it out and see if it doesn’t POMFRET [email protected] less, cheap sex; a stinking accumula- make a big difference in your life. www.bfc.org ments, not needing to force our way Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Pastor Dennis Spinney tion of mental and emotional in life, able to marshal and direct our Church Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School garbage; frenzied and joyless grabs Bishop John W Hanson is the pas- 568 Pomfret St. energies wisely.” (Galatians 5:18-23, for all ages; 10 a.m., Worship Service for happiness; trinket gods; magic- The Message.) tor of Acts II Ministries in Thompson. 928-5830 Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; Mass: 4 p.m. Saturday; 7:30, 9:30 and show religion; paranoid loneliness; This preacher, St. Paul, became Much more information is available 6:30 p.m., Children’s Bible Club/Adult cutthroat competition; all-consum- at www.ActsII.org. Free in-home Bible 11:30 a.m. Sunday Bible Study and Prayer one of the world’s greatest mission- Rev. Ryszard Sliwinski, Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group ing-yet-never-satisfied wants; a bru- aries. He wrote most of the letters studies are available for those interest- Administrator tal temper; an impotence to love or be that now make up the New ed in learning more about God’s way Acts II Ministries loved; divided homes and divided Testament. If you had trouble agree- of life. Christ Church of Pomfret P.O. Box 224 lives; small-minded and lopsided 527 Pomfret St. 1366 Riverside Drive ing with the quotation above, then 928-7026 Thompson, CT 06277 Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) a.m. (Rectory School Chapel) www.actsII.org Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Rector David M. Carter HighPoint Church Abington Congregational Church 1028 Thompson Road Route 97 Thompson, CT 06277 974-1476 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org Tickets available for Service: 10 a.m. Sunday www.goto24seven.com Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman Sunday Services: 9 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. First Congregational Church Classes for infants though fifth grade; 13 Church Road (Pomfret Center) 24-7 youth ministry 928-7381 Twilight in the Country Tuesdays 6 to 8:30 p.m.: 6th through Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 8th grades Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Thursdays 6 to 8:45 p.m.: 9th through Summer Schedule: No Sunday school; 12th grades Service: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor John Eklund Emmanuel Lutheran Church 83 Main St. PUTNAM North Grosvenordale The Congregational Church of PO Box 221 Putnam (860) 928-7038 175 Main Street, Putnam Pastor Charles F. Seivard (860) 928-4405 Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Web site: www.putnamcong.com Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. Church Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 768 Quinebaug Road 14, registration at 10 a.m.) Route 131 The public is welcome to join the 953-5412 church every Sunday as they cele- Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; brate God's presence through: wor- Saturday Sabbath School, 11 a.m.; ship together, voice and handbell weekly prayer meetings, Wednesdays, choirs, mission outreach, Bible study 7 p.m. and book discussion group. North Grosvenordale United East Putnam Community Church Methodist Church 250 East Putnam Road 954 Riverside Drive 928-2193 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor: David Baird Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Services: Sunday services at Putnam Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 United Methodist Church; Wednesday Evening Prayer & Praise, First Congregational Church 7 p.m. 71 Liberty Highway 928-7381 Thompson Congregational Church Pastor John Eckman 347 Thompson Road Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 860-923-2431 Putnam United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Stanley Possell 53 Grove St. Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s 928-9705 Sunday School, 10 a.m., Sunday Pastor: David Baird Services: 10:45 a.m. Sunday (9:30 a.m. WOODSTOCK during the summer) Church of the Good Shepherd St. Mary’s Church 12 Bradford Corner Road 218 Providence St. 974-2047 928-6535 Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Rev. Roland Cloutier Acting Pastor: Brian C. Baeder Services: 4 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 and Deacons: Justin Bressette, Brenda 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 7:15 and 8 a.m. daily Houghton, Carolyn Mann Courtesy photo and Mary Vertefeuille St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Third annual Twilight in the Country attendees listen to The American Band during the entertainment 63 Grove St., Putnam East Woodstock Congregational portion of the evening. This year’s event will be held June 7. (860) 928-3510 220 Woodstock Road Holy Eucharist: 9:30 a.m. Sundays 928-7449 with David Brown as celebrant Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Women’s Bible Study: 7 p.m. Sunday school, same time) Tuesdays, Parish House, 35 Grove St. Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster Putnam Baptist Church PUTNAM — On Sunday, June 7, Day Kimball Healthcare will host the fourth annual 170 Church St. Evangelical Covenant Church Twilight in the Country, a dinner stroll and concert at Greystone Farm in Thompson. A 928-3678 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock Rev. Gil Bourquin 928-0486 www.WoodstockCovenant.org benefit for Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut, Day Kimball Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian lan- Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday HomeCare and Day Kimball HomeMakers, the event raises funds for the needs of those guage service, 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth Sunday School: 9 a.m. group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible study, 7 Awana Clubs: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday three programs and their clients. p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. Interim pastor: the Rev.Stanley Allaby Saturday; ESL, by appointment. Visitation pastor: Phil Cannistraci Twilight in the Country begins at 5 p.m. and admission is $75 per person. Tickets include Youth pastor: Dave Magee a house tour, dinner, desserts and entertainment — all while strolling picturesque Putnam Assembly of God Elders: Dave Johnsen, Dan O’Neill, 25 Kennedy Drive Mark Parker, John Person, Craig Greystone Farm. A cash wine bar will also be available. 928-2794 Wood Event co-chair June Schoppe, said, “This is an experience to remember. The evening is Pastor: Gregg McKechnie Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. Faith Bible Evangelical Free special and unique. It provides an ambiance that can’t be found anywhere else.” Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 587 Route 171 p.m.; Friday Youth Night: prayer 6 The estate is owned by Robert and Susan Vincent, who spent two years renovating the p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. 974-2528 Service: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday 1745 homestead and 19th-century barns. The house, built by John Russell, was recently Congregation B’nai Shalom Pastor Mitch Santell featured in the October issue of Early American Life Magazine and will be open for guid- (Conservative Synagogue) ed tours during the evening. The highlight of the evening is a band concert in the rescued Sons of Zion building, 125 Church St. First Congregational 928-4496 543 Route 169 1845 Alice Ramsdell Barn. The barn and part of the house were salvaged from the former Lay Leader: Alan Turner, 774-7187 928-7405 President: Linda Simons, 928-4806 Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Ramsdell Farm on the banks of the now Thompson Reservoir. The concert features The Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. (Children attend for 10-15 minutes American Band, which was founded in 1837 and enlisted as a unit in the Civil War. The Saturday before going to church school class) Hebrew School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday (dur- Pastor James S. Harrison band’s repertoire will include both traditional and versatile works. ing the school year). Contact Hebrew Over the past three years, hundreds of guests have attended Twilight in the Country and School Director Jennifer Wright at North Woodstock Congregational 774-6404 for information. 1227 Route 169 the event has risen more than $67,000. Day Kimball HomeCare, Day Kimball Special services may be held at our 963-2170 HomeMakers, and Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeast Connecticut offer skilled in- Danielson building, 39 Killingly Drive. Pastor Jesse Phagan home health care, personal support services and compassionate end-of-life care for Jehovah Witnesses Service: 10 a.m. Sunday; Bible Study: 81 Thurber Road 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday patients and their families. 928-4442 South Woodstock Baptist Church To purchase tickets for Twilight in the Country,please contact Day Kimball Healthcare’s THOMPSON Roseland Park Road Development Office at (860) 928-7141 or e-mail [email protected]. 928-9341 St. Joseph Church Bible Class: 9 a.m. Sunday 18 Main Street, North Grosvenordale Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday (860) 923-2361 Pastor: Bob Beckwith www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net Very Rev. 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All calen- This summer kick-off celebration is open to dar listings must be submitted by noon the public and will feature the live music of Monday to be published in the following the Delta Generators, Boston’s Best Blues Friday’s edition. Villager Newspapers will Band 2008. Also performing are Sweet Daddy print such listings as space allows. Cool Breeze, The Wade Elliott Band and No Class. Hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, and We- Lik-It Ice Cream will be available, or bring a picnic lunch. There will be a free moon FRIDAY bounce for the kids. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the gate (12 and under free). May 29 Call 974-1674 or e-mail b.duncan@pom- ‘UNDER OUR SKIN — LYME DISEASE’ fretct.org for more information. presentation will begin at 7 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Center, 189 Pomfret PET PALS NORTHEAST BOTTLE AND St., Pomfret Center. A well researched “tale CAN DRIVE, to help homeless and needy of microbes, medicine and money,” this eye- animals in the community, will be held from opening new film investigates the untold 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wibberley Tire, at the junc- story of Lyme disease, an emerging epidem- tion of routes 12 and 101 in Dayville. Dry cat ic. This 103-minute DVD presentation is free. food is also urgently needed. Purina brands are preferred. Cash donations are always ‘WHEN I SURVEY THE WONDROUS welcome. For more information, contact Pet CROSS,’ presented by the Bob Jones BNI CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY Pals at (860) 546-1280; please do not call University Drama Ministry Team, will begin Photo courtesy of Lynn Fisher Photography Wibberley’s. at 6:30 p.m. at the Bible Fellowship Church, Lynne Quintal-Hill, Quiet Corner BNI president and Dino Tudisca, assistant director, celebrate the located on Route 131 between Quinebaug and BREAKFAST BUFFET will be held from 7 Quiet Corner Business Network International’s one-year anniversary. The celebration was held at to 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, North Grosvenordale. The year’s drama is 85 Main restaurant in Putnam and attended by members of the networking group. Business own- the story of a church group rehearsing their 954 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. ers from the Quiet Corner BNI chapter meet at 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Cozy Corner Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Easter production. But as they practice, con- Restaurant in Wauregan to exchange business referrals and leads from the previous week. For flicts arise and some are discouraged by the more information, please contact Quintal-Hill at (860) 564-3315, e-mail [email protected] or hypocrisy, artificiality and rebellion that online at the www.bnict.com. exists in the church that prevents others SUNDAY from truly seeing Christ. For more informa- tion, call Pastor Dennis Spinney at (800) 621- noon to 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus June 7 6807, or check out the church Web site at SUNDAY Council 2087 Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, thompsonbfc.org. North Grosvenordale. The menu will consist COUNTRY BREAKFAST, sponsored by the May 31 of fish and chips ($8.75), fried scallops ($9.50), Danielson Lions, will be held from 8 to 10:30 fried clams ($12.50) and a fisherman’s platter a.m. at the Quinebaug Valley Senior Citizens BUS TRIP to Heritage Plantation in ($15). Combination plates will also be avail- Center, 69 South Main St., Brooklyn. Tickets SATURDAY Sandwich, Mass., for the Cape Cod Antique able. Each entrée comes with coleslaw, fries are $6 for adults and $3 for children under 10 Dealers show and plant sale will be offered and a dinner roll. Food is available for eating and include all-you-can-eat eggs, pancakes, May 30 today. The trip is sponsored by the Brooklyn in or taking out; call (860) 923-2967 to place sausage, tea, coffee and juice. Garden Club. Call Arlene at 774-5802 for more take-out orders. A full bar is available for SPRING FLING FAMILY FAIR will be held details. dining-in patrons. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westfield DAUGHTERS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Congregational Church, 210 Main St., JUBILEE MASS will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Danielson (next to Davis Park). Admission is to honor their sisters who have served the free. Entertainment will be provided by MONDAY SATURDAY people of God for 50, 60 and 70 years. The Putnam Dance Center at 10:30 a.m.; Mike public is invited to join the celebration, Bogdanski’s Martial Arts at 11:30 a.m.; JIVE, June 1 June 6 which will be held at St. Mary Church in the Killingly High School jazz choir, at 12:15 Putnam. For more information, call 928-0891, p.m.; the music of Kelly Dupont and The CANCER SUPPORT GROUP OF EAST- CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE, sponsored by ext. 148. Circle at 1:30 p.m.; and surprise artists at 2 FORD meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. the Putnam High School Class of 2009 p.m. Other offerings include farm animals, at the Congregational Church of Eastford, 8 Project Graduation Committee, will be held face painting, hands-on crafts, an art show, Church Road, Eastford. The group is open to from 9 a.m. until noon at the Putnam Wal- MONDAY games, chicken barbecue, antique cards and all cancer patients, survivors, family mem- Mart parking lot. vendors. In addition, a bers, etc. Those who are looking for a sup- June 8 “Fancy Nancy Tea Party” will be held at port group and have not found one that fits GREAT STRIDES IN THE QUIET COR- noon in the Ladies’ Parlor. Dress up fancy their needs are invited. For more informa- NER/CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION CANCER SUPPORT GROUP OF EAST- and bring teddy bears and dolls. tion, contact Sandie at (860) 974-9925 or Carol FUND-RAISER will be held today. FORD meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at (860) 684-2007. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Rotary Park, at the Congregational Church of Eastford, 8 LOW-COST RABIES CLINIC, sponsored by Putnam. Walk program begins at 9:30 a.m. Church Road, Eastford. The group is open to Pet Pals Northeast, will be held from 1:30 to This 3-mile walk along the Heritage & River all cancer patients, survivors, family mem- 2:30 p.m. at the Canterbury Fire Station, WEDNESDAY Walk Trail will help raise money for the bers, etc. Those who are looking for a sup- Route 14, Canterbury. Cost is $10 cash per Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For more infor- port group and have not found one that fits animal. All animals must be on a leash or in June 3 mation, visit http://greatstrides.cff.org or their needs are invited. For more informa- a secured carrier. If available, bring proof of contact Cassie at the CFF office at 1-800-841- tion, contact Sandie at (860) 974-9925 or Carol current rabies vaccination. Cat food and NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT ART 2828. at (860) 684-2007. cash donations are always welcome. For GUILD ART EXHIBIT will be on display at more information, contact Pet Pals at (860) the Vanilla Bean restaurant in Pomfret from LASAGNA DINNER will be held from 5 to 7 EAST KILLINGLY FIRE DISTRICT REG- 546-1280. June 3 through June 28. p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 40 ULAR MONTHLY MEETING will begin at Cedar Swamp Road (off Route 97/Main 7 p.m. at the East Killingly Fire Station, Street), Hampton. The menu includes Hartford Pike, East Killingly. Please note ALL RIDAY lasagna; tossed salad; rolls and butter; coffee, FLAGS F tea, punch; and assorted desserts. Tickets Turn To CALENDAR, page 9 & SIZES will be available at the door and are $8.50 for FLAGPOLES June 5 adults, $7.50 for seniors, $6.50 for children ages 4 through 10, and $30 for a family of four FISH FRY FRIDAY • Any State • Any Country or more. For more information, call (860) 774- • Open & Custom Flags will be held from WANTED! 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We Love Them When You Leave Them! Please visit www.woofandwhiskerinn.com for more information or call us at 508-764-4417 265 Dudley River Rd., Southbridge VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 29, 2009 B9 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Stephanie Jarvis at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] CALENDAR CONGREGATIONAL CHUCH OF PUT- SIGNING/MEET THE AUTHOR will be appraisals by appointment. Refreshments continued from page 8 NAM’S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Roseland Cottage will be available. Admission is $5. For more will be held at 2 p.m. at Thompson Raceway in Woodstock. Celebrate “America’s information, call (860) 429-7995. that the regular monthly meetings will be Golf Course. Portions of the proceeds will be Kitchens,” Historic New England’s newest held on the second Monday of each month. shared as scholarships for Putnam, publication, with a talk and book signing by Woodstock, Killingly and Thompson high co-author and museum historian Jennifer schools. Lunch and steak dinner is included. Pustz. Innovatively designed and lavishly SUNDAY For more information and team reservation, illustrated with drawings, photographs and THURSDAY call Roger at 928-6615. colorful ephemera from Historic New June 28 England’s diverse collections, “America’s MADE-TO-ORDER BREAKFAST will be June 11 Kitchens” features New England kitchens, held from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights of detached kitchens on southern plantations, ‘THE BEAR DOGS OF KATAHDIN’ BOOK MONDAY Columbus Council 2087 Hall, 1017 Riverside Spanish colonial kitchens of the Southwest, Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu will SIGNING, with local author Steve Tetreault, elaborate 19th-century kitchens in the will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room June 15 consist of eggs, steak, pancakes, French Midwest and middle-class open-plan homes toast, bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, at the Thompson Public Library, 934 of 1950s suburbia. Admission is free. Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP OF EAST- ham, beans, home fries and more. The cost is Tetreault, who grew up in Putnam, will talk FORD meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. $7 per person. Proceeds will be donated to the about his experiences as a park ranger at at the Congregational Church of Eastford, 8 Thompson Community Fire Department. Baxter State Park in Maine and his resulting Church Road, Eastford. The group is open to SUNDAY For more information, call (860) 923-2967 or e- book. For more information, call the library all cancer patients, survivors, family mem- mail [email protected]. at (860) 923-9779. bers, etc. Those who are looking for a sup- June 21 port group and have not found one that fits INTERFAITH SEWING & SERVICE their needs are invited. For more informa- LOTTERY RAFFLE DRAWING, for one GROUP QUILT SHOW 2009 will be held tion, contact Sandie at (860) 974-9925 or Carol book of $10 scratch tickets, will be held today from noon to 4 p.m. at the First FRIDAY at (860) 684-2007. at PACC, 37 Harris St., Webster, Mass. Congregational Church of Willimantic, 199 Tickets are $10 each are only 300 will be sold. Valley St., Willimantic. The air-conditioned June 12 Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund. For event will include quilt displays, raffle quilt, more information, call (508) 943-9716. a merchants’ mall, crafts and quilt “IT’S ‘LYME’ TIME” will be presented by THURSDAY appraisals by appointment. Refreshments Linda Colangelo of the Northeast SIXTH ANNUAL CONNECTICUT’S HIS- will be available. Admission is $5. For more Department of Health and hosted by the June 18 TORIC GARDENS DAY will be held from 1 information, call (860) 429-7995. Windham County Women’s Connection at to 4 p.m. at Roseland Cottage in Woodstock. brunch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Harvest, 54TH ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTI- VA L will be held at the Dudley Grange, locat- Enjoy a guided tour of the garden and learn Route 44, Pomfret. In addition, the the history, significance and theory behind MONDAY Westervelts, music teachers of Shokan, N.Y., ed on Center Road near Nichols College, Dudley, Mass. (follow the signs), from 4 p.m. the Roseland Cottage garden layout and will present “A Time of Change” and bring design, including Historic New England’s June 29 music selections. Free child care. until the berries are gone. Strawberry short- cakes are made with fresh strawberries, ongoing boxwood restoration project. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP OF EAST- Reservations are required; $12 is payable at Admission is free. the door. For more information, contact home-style biscuits and real freshly whipped FORD meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Helen at 774-5092 or Janie at 412-0014, or e- cream. Sugar free is available for diabetics at the Congregational Church of Eastford, 8 mail [email protected]. upon request. In addition, fries, hamburgers, Church Road, Eastford. The group is open to hot dogs, popcorn, corn chowder and fritters MONDAY all cancer patients, survivors, family mem- will be available. The Frog Jumping Contest bers, etc. Those who are looking for a sup- will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the contest start- June 22 port group and have not found one that fits SATURDAY ing at 6 p.m. (Grange request all frog entries their needs are invited. For more informa- be put back where they were found.) Music CANCER SUPPORT GROUP OF EAST- tion, contact Sandie at (860) 974-9925 or Carol June 13 will be provided by the Old Fiddlers’ Club of FORD meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at (860) 684-2007. Rhode Island and the Pulaski Brass Band. at the Congregational Church of Eastford, 8 YARD SALE will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 Other activities will include face painting Church Road, Eastford. The group is open to p.m. rain or shine at Sacred Heart Church, and games for kids. The Black Tavern and all cancer patients, survivors, family mem- Route 205, Wauregan. Table rentals are $15 newly renovated barn will be open for tours, bers, etc. Those who are looking for a sup- LOCAL NEWS, ONLINE each or two for $25. Call 774-5194 or 774-4701. a barn sale and quilt raffle. port group and have not found one that fits their needs are invited. For more informa- BUTT’S FAMOUS BBQ ROAST BEEF tion, contact Sandie at (860) 974-9925 or Carol SANDWICHES DINNER will be held at at (860) 684-2007. from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the PACC, 37 SATURDAY Harris St., Webster, Mass. Cost is $6 per sand- wich, and take-out will be available. The June 20 event will also include a flea market, raffles SATURDAY and live music. For more information, call BERNADETTE CIRCLE NO. 709 DAUGH- 24/7. (508) 943-9716. TERS OF ISABELLA YARD SALE/BAKE June 27 SALE will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the MEAT RAFFLE, featuring five large tables lawn of Sacred Heart Emmaus Center, 17 INTERFAITH SEWING & SERVICE of meat plus door prizes starts at 3 p.m. at the East Main St., Webster, Mass. Tables will be GROUP QUILT SHOW 2009 will be held available at $25 each. Anyone interested in from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from noon to AVAILABLE PACC, 37 Harris St., Webster, Mass. 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This is not cheap 860-928-3858 And More. Call (508)943-5954 or Samsung 5,000 BTU With 2 leaves, 4 side chairs Call 508-248-3932 plastic. $65.00. REDUCED! $3500 and 2 captains chairs. 1995 Lincoln Call (508)943-7215 days (508)943-7704 Window Mount Air Conditioner, $75.00 Antique Parlor Set Call Nancy Only $500. (6) HEPA Filters Town Car Early 50’s, Never Used 508-867-3900 Cherry TV Armoire 1/3HP, 120V 35mm Minolta Call Jeff at Runs good, a lot of new 2006 Cam (802)380-0844 $600 OBO Only $300. 2x4 Area Output parts in front end new Maxxum 5000 Bicycle Must be seen to appreciate. Floor Or Wall-Mount Superline Antique Bedroom Set suspension in rear. $800 Camera Men’s Trek Pilot 5.2, 58cm Prices are negotiable. Great For Woodworking Dumping Trailer Air Conditioners Early 50’s, 6-Piece, Good (508)864-1092 firm. Also a garage floor AF50 Lens & AF70-210 Lens, Condition. $1700 Area. jack, $800. 14 Feet Long, 6’9” Wide, Like New! Cost New $1000 Flash & Case. $500 OBO Wedding Gown Call (508)797-7361 With 4 Foot Sides. Weighs $150 (3) Frigidaire 8000 BTU Chickering Sell For $150 Each 4,000lbs Empty, 16,000 $50 Each Pink Depression Glass Size 10-12, Ivory Strapless, Used. $150 Spinet Piano 1000lb Engine Stand 1996 Tigershark GVW. 4 Tie-Downs. 508-278-6123 (1) GE 5000 BTU Fancy Pieces And Sets Model 3981 Great For Bobcats or $25 All In Excellent Condition Baby Grand & Two-Seat Jetski Mini-Excavators. 3’x4’ Metal 508-943-0652 508-943-2007 Call 5pm-8:30pm $5999 OBO RCA Solid Maple Bench & Trailer Computer Desk Console Stereo Antique Red 508-867-6546 $1275 508-641-3289 Bolens Tractor $700. 1993 Chevrolet With shelf, $70 OBO. Has Turntable, With 3 Vermont Casting Model 1886-04 Camaro; 21,270 miles, all 12 Outboards 5-Phone Executone Office Call (860)774-5048 Record Sizes. 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Hard Wood, 13-Inch Tires Machine, $50 Computer Printer Brush Chipper Excellent Condition. Never Been Used $800 Aiwa Compact Porcelain Handles. 8HP, Commercial-Duty Off Ford Car, Almost New IBM Selectric Typewriter 860-564-6658 Cabinet $550, Table $400. $10 Each & Table, $100 $250 Disc Stereo (2)Glass Doors For Kitchen Rated. $250 Prices Negotiable, Must Go. 508-764-1220 Snowplow 6 GE Two Way Has Three-Place Disc Player, Cabinet 508-832-2679 860-851-9578 508-461-9097 $3000 AM/FM Radio, Dual Cassette 2 Solid Wood Doors [email protected] Radios 6’8”x32” 15 ACRE 860-974-9851 Player, Remote, Two Brand New Bunk (Email For Pictures) 19th CENTURY 14 Channel, With One Mile Speakers, And New Denon (1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights HAY FIELDS Range & Belt Clip. DP-26F Full Automatic 3 Wood Frame Solid Beds and 2 Christmas STAFFORDSHIRE 2006 Keystone Great For Hunting! Turntable. Glass Door Dressers RENT FREE Comforter Dogs, $100 For All $125 24”x50” Sports Card Cut After August 1st Sprinter Travel Beautiful wood frame Cottages, Historical Commercial Call 508-248-3932 30-Gallon Electric includes mattresses, pillows, Specials Approx. 15 Acres Figures And More! Trailer Bench-Top Grinder Hot-Water Heater 860-428-0656 ladder (never used). $2000 Baseball/Football Call 860-774-2459 Excellent Condition. On Cast-Iron Floor Stand All French Country LP Gas Wall heater or best offer. Basketball/Hockey 31 Feet, New Tires, Well $75 Call (508)987-1594, leave Racing/Boxing 15” Horizontal 2 Anderson Maintained, Slide-Out, Ethan Allen 712-299-5239 Machinist’s Rotary Awning, Ladder. Sleeps 6. 508-248-3932 Furniture message will return call. Rookies/Stars/Sets/Singles Venting Skylights Dual Cam Hitch, TV, AC/Heat. Antique Tall, All Cards 75% Off Book! Turntable 22”x46 1/2” $15,900 6 Shaper Bits Variety Of Tables Brand New Butler Including Vintage Cards Like BH15, $400 Or Best Offer $50 Each 508-943-8240 Never used w/factory Mirrored Front load washer & dryer Mantle/Williams/Etc. coating. 1/2 inch shank. NOT End Tables set. $1200. Call 5pm-8:30pm 8-Foot Tonneau Cover FOR HAND ROUTER. Nested Tables Sideboard/ 508-864-9223 For Pickup Truck Call (774)364-0367 508-867-6546 2006 New England $185.00 Queen-Size Dresser/Foyer $200 Couch/Sleep-sofa Brand-New Clawfoot Tub Pellet Stove Delta Lathe Piece $400 16-Year Old (4) Chrome Wheels 50k BTU, 9 Feed Settings, Reproducer Soft pastel colors Automatic Scrubbing 15-Inch, Were Lovely piece imported 508-867-9566 Double Pane 9 Blower Settings, 60 lb. Fits 12" & 14" Delta Leave Message from Manchester, Power-Head On Dodge Van. Hopper, Auto-Start. 508-208-8401 Windows Asking $200 For All 4 Lathes $450 England. Over 100 Years $500 Clawfoot Tub Asking $1495 Backpack Can schedule viewing Old. Carving, Columns, With Screens: Call Bill in Oxford. Reconditioned Prop With ornate feet, in very (4) 22.75”W/40”H Call 508-873-1394 Never Used 7 Drawers, Serving Area, 860-774-0578 Burl Inlay Detail. Small 19” Pitch, Fits good original condition, (10) 22.75”W/48”H All Calls/Offers Considered $100 fixtures included, $350. (9) 22.75”W/56”H 2 Grayish Call (508)943-7215 Amana 100 Shelves For Candelabra. Merc Cruisers Answering Machine Available Appraised At $2400 $85 Call (860)779-3785 With Crank Opening Bucket Seats Microwave 6000 BTU A/C New Condition 74” High x 63” (1) 40.75”W/41”H Fit In 1999 Plymouth Minivan 3 Gigantic, Wide x 23” Deep. 508-826-2029 Coin-Op Excellent Condition $50 $150 (2) 34.75”W/48”H 774-230-1763 Washers & $70 Each Insulated Dog Stereo With Speakers $50 Bunn Coffee Maker 508-248-6949 Brilliion Grass Asking $50 OBO Per Set Or Both For $100 Call 508-278-7958 Dryers 774-262-8929 Houses, $75 Email For Photo Seeder 2 IBM Selectric $500. each. [email protected] 1 1/2 To 2 Years Old. 8’ Fiberglass 508-764-8330 Model Sl8 10 Sets Available 1960’s Desk Typewriters Delonghi toaster oven/broil- Price Is $1250 8-Foot Wide, Like New With Many Elements & er, Alfredo Elite, never used. Very Good Condition Truck Cap Amana Air Condition. Always 774-230-0680 And Chair Ribbons. New, $100, Front & Side Sliding Stored Inside. $35 $75 Each OBO Asking $70. Antique Victorian Windows, Locking Conditioner 8pc. Black Marble $5,500 OBO Complete Master Extra-Large 508-885-3136 Call (860)923-9056 Rear Door. Like New! 860-888-5207 18,000 btu only used 4 Fireplace Turfco Top Dresser Wicker Dog Bed Only $495 summers, 2 heavy for me to $295 OBO Bedroom Furniture 3-Year Old Formal Mantle Surround Includes California With Cushion 2 New La-Z-Boy lift. $400 new, sell for $200. 508-764-8330 Never Used Living Room 860-928-3181 Ask for Pat, Good Condition King-Sized Waterbed Frame, $50 Rocker/Recliners Best Offer For Both Large Armoire, Large (508)885-5542 Bunk Bed Set Dresser With Mirror, Singer Sewing Machine Only One Month Old. Couch ‘89 Sno Scoot $1800. Mint. Electric start. Leave Message Maple $175 (2) Large End Tables. Sturdy In Box (1) Blue & (1) Maroon. Blue & Gold. Antique Wedding 860-923-2987 Paid $439 Each Matching Wingback ‘89 Sno Scoot, $1400. ‘83 Cherry In Excellent $10 Pearl Export Series Condition. Asking $400 OBO Each Chair Included. Honda 250R, $700. ‘93 Gown 5-Piece Drum Set Manual Pasta Maker 10 Year Fabric Protector. Honda XR80, $600. with train. Fits size 6/7. $2000 OBO $10 $400 APARTMENT With Double Bass Pedal, Call Diane Please leave a message at Excellent condition. $200. LIQUIDATION Hi-Hat & 2 Cymbals. Piggy-Back Washer/ 508-735-9493 508-344-4777 508-832-7414 (860)315-7048 Call (860)935-0116 $350 Dryer Combo Everything Must Go! Kenmore, Excellent 508-987-3152 Furniture Condition, All Brochures. $600 OBO Town-to-Town Men’s Clothing Business Items (3) Original Factory Pictures Cash register with scanner Hubcaps and credit card machine. For 2005 Hyundai Sonata Many Miscellaneous Large/small bag holders. $35 Each Items Sign Stand. Approximately 400 assorted plastic tags for Call Alan At CLASSIFIEDS No Reasonable pricing items. $600 or best 508-509-5407 HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS Offer Refused offer. Call (860)774-3309 Computer TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US 508-949-6425 Cake Decorating Compaq FS7600 Supplies Lexmark Printer/Copier/Fax [email protected] Artesian Hot Tub Lexmark Printer Birthday, Wedding, And All For $550 OBO Seats Three, 30 Jets With All Occasions Your Ad Will Appear Ozonator. Also Includes Too Much To List! Computer Desk (Corner) 1-800-536-5836 Insulated Cover & Redwood $150 $195 OBO In All Four Villager Newspapers Steps. Years Left On Factory 860-923-2048 Office Chair (Cully) Warranty. Always Been In $65 RATES: House - Never Been and our website for one low price. Outdoors. Camcorder Entertainment Center “Guaranteed to Sell” - We will run your ad $2,800 $140 58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood Call Ron 860-779-1371 Audio Equipment $300 $ PUTNAM VILLAGER $60 Numerous Dog until you sell your item! Breed Books - Ad runs in all 4 papers until you call us...w/up to 30 words - 22 Athena Stereo Electric Guitar THOMPSON VILLAGER $95 508-867-9734 Speakers Amp $60 3ft tall x 1ft wide, excellent $ .00 Receiver $120 Computer “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 1 Week 16 quality, fantastic sound. 2 Canon Film Camera $45 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER speakers. Asking $380 Printer & Desk $ .00 DVD Player $25 Business ads, Help Wanted, Announcements, 2 Weeks 24 for pair. GPS $95 Dell Dimension 300 Series Computer With Windows XP, $ .00 Call (508)341-4659 Computer $150 Real Estate, Animals, etc. 4 Weeks 40 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Dell Photo Printer, Oak Com- DJ Equipment puter Desk (58x46x24) * All rates above are for up to 30 words - Ad will run in all four newspapers - The Killingly Villager,The Putnam Villager,Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. Bakers Rack Dale Earnhardt Sr. All New Items With 4 Shelves & Drawer Magazines Asking $600 With Butcher Block To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: 860-963-7087 Original Cost $1240 $25 860-774-6660 Supply credit card info or check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Ceramic Flower Pot With Pedestal Case Tractor 1948 VAC With Computer Table Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) $25 $20 ______Sickle-Bar Mower. Old Copper Spittoon Asking $1650 OBO ______6-Drawer Table $20 Tobacco Company International Harvester ______Writing On It Toshiba 5-Megapixel ______$75 Two-Row Corn Planter Camera $45 Trailer-Type, With ______For More Information Hydraulic Lift. HP All-In-One Printer(G85) Ad Will Run In: Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager, Woodstock Villager & Killingly Villager Call 508-347-7441 $800 OBO $45 Name: ______Beach Cruiser 860-974-9811 New HP Printer $29 Address: ______DVD Player $20 Town:______Zip:______Phone: ______Bicycles Casio PCR255 NEW! Red, Blue, Bike $40 Email (Optional) ______Cash Register Green, Orange. AT&T Blackberry Curve $140 Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-764-7645) Balloon Tires. Like new $100 Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 $300 Each And More! 508-476-1935 508-764-8330 480-282-2490 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 29, 2009 B11

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Corner TV Cabinet Electric Dryer Golf Clubs & Bag Jazzy Power Chair Landscape Memory Foam New Snap-On Picnic Table $150 Used 6 months, $100. Brand New, Never Used Only Used Once! Equipment Authentic Harley Davidson 7’11” x 29” Sony 36” Flat Screen Washer used holds x-large Warrior Iron Set Selling For $799 Built To Easily Accomodate loads, $50. Solid oak kitchen 3-Iron To Pitching Wedge, 774-230-9321 Trailer Therapeutic Collectors Edition Handicapped Persons, Television Graphite Shafts $995 OBO Needs Staining. $250 table, 5 chairs, 2 leafs, $100 NASA Mattress Toolbox or best offer. Good condition $200 Jewelry Car Trailer Black and chrome with $50 Or B/O Solid Cherry Entertainment wrought iron & glass coffee New 14K Ruby & Diamond Queen, $399. Brand new in 860-935-9240 Center New Hunter Golf Bag Paid $2500 Harley logos & flames. 5, H x table & end tables inlay Yellow gold cross pendant, plastic full warranty. 3, W 12 drawers. Must be Fits 27” TV, $200 w/stone, very nice, $50. With Full Club Dividers $2300 OBO Call Tom (978)597-3033 $50 $300 or best offer. Also gem- seen. $4000 firm. Pipe Threader NEC 20” TV & VCR $75 Apartment size freezer, $50. stone rings & pendants, best Aluminum Folding Contact Dale Toledo 999, Floor Model, Works well. 508-764-8571 offers. Staging/Scaffolding Men’s 5-Speed (508)943-8692 after 6pm. On Wheels. Call 508-943-3711 Call (508)340-2098 Call Shirley After 6pm 2 Sections w/Platforms, Angle Iron Cutter For Gorgeous (508)248-3005 On Wheels, w/Steps Blue Bicycle Paid $130 New Woodmaster Shelving Electric PaceSaver 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Couch King Sized John Deere 3235A $950 OBO Asking $60 Scooter Planer/Molder Like New $200 Bedroom Set Fairway Mower Call 5pm-8:30pm Ladies’ One-Speed With 18” Drum Sander Snowblower For Handicapped Individual 5 Pieces. Paid $6000 $6500 OBO 508-867-6546 Attachment. 5HP Motor. 49.5” Wide, For PTO Cushman Maple Dining In Need Of Getting At Rotman’s Red Bicycle Room Set Around Outside. John Deere 2243 Weighs 420lbs. McCullough 16” Chainsaw $1500 FIRM Greens Mower Paid $110 Old $50 4 Straight Chairs, Asking Price Only $450 Moving Large Capacity Asking $50 Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Includes Manual Booklet & $6900 OBO Call 5pm-8:30pm 2 Captain’s Chairs, Contact Laurie Washing Machine Both Bikes Only Used Twice. Fox Vacuum With All 1 Hutch. Power Cord For Recharging 508-450-5740 John Deere 220A $75 Attachments, Hooks Up 508-867-6546 Batteries. Great For X-Mas! $350 Walk-Behind Greens Mower 860-774-2755 To All Three. Serious Inquiries Only $2500 OBO Whirlpool Electric Dryer Grandfather Clock $75 Pool Heater 860-774-8479 Call 508-764-7650 Mint Condition. Extend your swimming Walnut, Winchester chime, Jacobsen Walk-Behind Men’s Bicycle Books/Manuals Included $200. Greens Mower Maytag Dishwasher season. Aqua Comfort Heat Country Table Electric Twin $100 Giant 6061 Asking $3500 OBO Pump for above ground pool. Designers Mother-of-the- $250 OBO 23” Frame, 24 Gears, 50”x38”, In Good Condition. Hospital Bed Bride Gown 5 kW Generator $1000 or best offer. Top Is Stained Pine. Skirt & Vikon Fertilizer Spreader Shimano 105 Derailer. Call John Call (860)928-1377 $700 Size 8, Pewter color with For 3 Point Hitch Used Twice! $400 Black & Gold, Ridden 508-949-1051 Legs Are Distressed elegant beading, matching Off-White/Bisque Colored 1 Pair AR $450 OBO All Items “Or Best Offer” Only 4 Times. Pool Table jacket paid $700, 860-928-3858 Original Cost $800 New! 8 American With Hand Painted Red Floor-Standing Speakers asking $250. 508-764-8330 8’, 3/4” Slate Brunswick, Berries (Very Pretty.) $150 Asking $350 Craftsman Call (508)885-4303 508-764-9309 Drop Pockets. Two Drawers On The Side 1 Passive Subwoofer John Deere Large Double Replacement $3700 New. Are Great For Extra Storage. “Home” $50 Sell For $2250 Originally Bought At Grooming Snowthrower Stainless-Steel Men’s Burberry Windows Sargent’s Country Barn Chevy Prizm Wanted Equipment For LX And GT Series Sink Prorsum 9500 series. Low E, full 860-887-5933 In Leicester, MA Any Year. Must Have Very 1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer Lawn & Garden Tractors. screen, 6 over 6 grille. White Asking $100 42 Inch, REDUCED! Trenchcoat Pride Brand Low Miles. 1 Romani Clipper Vac w/Faucet & Sprayer vinyl, 34 1/4 x 48. Paid Will Consider A Civic (B&B Model) Used Once(Honest!) Size ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly $1400. Asking Combination Steel Artist’s 508-764-1439 1 42 Inch Hydraulic Includes Chains, Weights, 43” x 22” Worn, But Good Condition. $1000 or best offer. Lift Recliner File/Map Drawers Grooming Table And Operator’s Manual $75 $100 Call (508)779-0438 ask Wine Color, Cabinet Measures Electrical Material 1 Hydro Surge Bather $1500 860-974-9946 for Justin Only Used 3 Times 21”Hx41”Wx29”D Industrial, Commercial, Asking $2500 For All 774-745-0242 508-735-9493 Cost $850 Contains 5 Drawers, Residential 508-987-2419 Email For Pictures Or “Merits” Nordic Trac $700 OBO Interior Dimensions Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Questions Power Wheelchair Walk Fit Skier/Rower Shower Seat/Stool For Tub 2”Hx38”Wx26”D. Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Gym Equipment Light-Weight $125 $25 Cabinet Was Previously [email protected] Breakers, Meters, Marc X Platinum 3100 Scooter Like new Jane Fonda Non-Motorized Painted. You May Paint It Punches, Pipe-Benders. Gazelle Exercise Equipment Any Color To Match Your In Excellent Condition Johnson Wood & & PLUS Treadmill Good Condition Space. A Simple Unpainted New Recessed Troffer $250 OBO Coal Furnace Hercules 3000 Chair Lift $125 $150 OBO Flourescent 3-Tube Electric For Van Pine Wood Frame 17” High 300 lb Olympic Weights Firebrick Lined, Shaker Technalon Car Cover Back Massage Chair Pad Helps Raise Set Of Drawers. T-8 277V Fixtures With Bar Wheelchair Cost over $5500.00 Fits Car 16’-17’6” Enclosed Grate, Ash Pan, Blower Good Condition Included Is A 31”x31” $100 OBO System. For Sale Will sell for $2000.00 $60 $50 $56 Each $500 Each Paper Cutter. TAKE BOTH FOR $300 $650 Call (860)774-5114 508-885-9992 860-774-0794 Asking $500 Call 5pm-8:30pm Call 860-933-6369 (508)987-3143 508-867-6546 1940’s Coca-Cola 860-481-5570 Serious Inquiries Only! Ice Cooler Miscellaneous Oak Bedroom Set 508-765-5547 Entertainment Hand Pump Lift-Top With Rack Body. Like New! Items Queen bed and mattress, Pro-Form XP 542 For Fuel Tank $250 Large Two-Level Light hutch, nightstand and Treadmill Broyhill Shaker Pine dresser with mirror. All in Craftsman 9-Inch Center $95 860-928-3972 Oak Coffee Table $300 53”x53”, Has Two 20”x14” Call (860)429-6632 $125 Entertainment Center excellent condition. Mattress Bench-Top Storage Compartments, brand new. $1300 or BO. Oak Computer Armoire Kenmore w/doors $150 Band Saw And A 40-Place CD Rack Hand-Beaded Good Condition Fits 36” Or Smaller Mahogany TV and One Year Old. On Bottom. Refrigerator 8’ x 11’ Karastan TV/DVD/Stereo Video Stand Pine Bunk-Bed Cost $130 $100 Wedding Gown 20.6 Cubic Foot, Black, Top Oriental Rug $50. Desk & Dresser Built-In! Sell For $75 Call 508-248-3932 Plus Size (18-20), Cathedral Freezer. Brand New, From New Fringe & $300.00 o.b.o. Needs Assembly. Sears Warehouse. Energy Brand New $400 Call 860-974-1912 Train, Plus Bustle & Professionally Cleaned Breyer Model Horses Entertainment Center Afternoons & Evenings Entertainment Tiara-Style Headdress & Star Compliant. $350 Older, For Collector Trumpet $100 Veil. Museum-Quality Price New $750 Black chrome and glass Dark Wood Curio Center Preservation. Yours For $400 Call Rich (860)774-3309 asking $500 or BO. Electric/Acoustic Guitar Solid Oak Wood, Custom $600 OBO 860-963-0685 508-826-2029 Call (860)377-7549 or Vinci Brand $100 55” Wide x 77” Tall, 508-987-3781 Modine Forced Hot (860)928-1135 508-864-7159 18” Deep Made. Custom Side Door For Tapes, Excellent Kenmore Living Room Couch Air Furnace Glass Doors On Top, With Heavy Duty 9’ Fisher Washer & Dryer Oak Entertainment Three Drawers Below. Condition. 62” Wide, Can And Matching Chair 170,000 BTU. Excellent Prom Dress Sale Highway Plow Like New condition. Set up for natural Center $500 Fit Up To A 30” TV Floral Design Fabric Current Gowns-Daughter is $250 Firm One-way plow, set up for $100 Each $150 gas. $600 or best offer. Oak King Bedroom Set Senior. Sizes 6-8. Originally backhoe or truck, $650. Call (860)774-3771 Oak Table priced from $200-$300. Highchair Ask For Bob Call Phil 413-245-9001 $50 508-963-0714 Fisher Snow-Foil Type Heavy 508-234-3348 (3) Craftmatic Twin Beds Some shoes and jewelry. Duty 8’ Plow for truck Motorized Desk Cash only. White Crib $500 Living Room Call (508)832-9981 Mattress Included $300 Everything Must Kennedy Wheelchair Shredder Heavy Duty Hobart Meat Furniture Pronto Sure-Step M91 Exercise Bike 508-885-2866 Go!! Machinist Toolbox Pub/Bar Set Grinder. Floor type with large 20 Inch, 7-Drawer, Several Best Offer For: Motorized, With Footrest, Oreck Vacuum & Portable Dishwasher bowl. $375 Mahogany Braided Edge with butcher block top, $250. Micrometers, Indicators, Etc. FlexSteel Couch, Hold 300-400lbs. Shampooer Dental Chair Holds Oxygen Tanks. Singer Sewing Machine Table With Center Wine Farmers table with 5 chairs, Briggs & Stratton 12HP Kenmore Top-Load Chair & Ottoman. Rack. Includes Two Electric operates well, Would Vertical Riding Mower Asking $2000 And Much More! $200. Oak cabinets, various Washer La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner. Barstool Chairs, be great for tattoo parlor, etc. sizes, six pieces, $400. Engine, $95 774-318-1024 3 to choose from. $50 each. Good Condition All Items High Quality, 860-974-1396 Beautifully Designed, Call (508)328-3438 Used 15” Monitor 2 1/2 Years Old Like New. Fabric Still Covered In Call (508)987-3143 $25 MOTORS Only Used 3x/Week Email For Photos Oak Table Plastic, Brand New. Farm Equipment Call (508)461-9097 $100 CASH OBO 1/2HP 230/460V Round With Four Chairs [email protected] 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Asking $400 Designer Harrow Afternoons & Evenings 401-316-4793 And One Leaf. Please Call Deere 5-Foot, 3-Point High-Low Electric 860-974-1912 5HP, 230/460V $300 Wedding $400 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Call 860-963-7880 508-987-2798 Hospital Bed Keyboard Living Room Set Cultivator Toolbar Like New! 90” Sofa 5HP, 230/460V Old Oak Rolltop Radio/Control Air Dress 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, With Scoop Mattress Stand, Case and 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Never Worn! 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point $500 OBO Love Seat Desk Planes $350 Chair Oriental Rug 1/2HP 208/230/460V (3) Ready to fly with Futaba Christina Wu Strapless 413-245-6182 Large Overhead Door-Opener Great Original Condition! Gown with train. Size 8. New, never been used. Top (Machine-Made) 54” Long, 30” Wide transmitters and 4 cycle Lime Spreader of the line. Bought at engines. Loads of misc. flight Purchased at Kleinfelds Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. HO Scale Train 2 Matching End-Tables 4 Speed Controls $600 NYC. Elegant beading Gordon’s Music last fall. Paid Hitachi J100, 400/460V 860-774-4019 & building equipment. $150 Comes With Engines, Cars, over $600 will sell for $325 Take The Whole Set For Former member of Neds R/C with organza & silk/satin Buildings And Accessories. Call 5pm-8:30pm material. $700. 860-974-7099 firm. $1000 Or Best Offer club. Lots Of Time & Money Put Please contact 508-867-6546 Old-Time Trunk Call (508)949-2528 508-867-9650 Good Condition Call Bob (860)779-6484 FLAG POLE Into It! Pictures Available. (508)450-7150 Email: Moving Must Sell Needs Straps Refinished Chairs Telescopic with gold top. [email protected] Kia Rio Or Hyundai Machinist Tools Best Offer Diamond Bridal Holds 2 flags, no rope. Or 774-402-1274 Garden Leisure 6 Seater 508-234-2712 Natural Or Painted Finish, $50.00 Accent Wanted Tool chest, also other odds Hot Tub with lounger, Some Decorated. Singles To and ends. Set FOLDING CREEPER One With Very Low Mileage $3800/BO. One Room Window Sets Of Six. 14K gold ring with 60pt. for automotive purpose - sit Home Stereo Auto, Air. ‘06-’08. Call (508)234-8034 Weider Pro 9940 dual weight Air Conditioner Very Reasonable! diamont solitaire, plus 14K or laying position. $10.00 Equipment Will Pay Your Price bench, $150. Siesta Brand 508-764-4493 surround with 16 small 413-262-9990 For The Right One Mags With Tires Trampoline, $75. $25 diamonds. Includes Kay 508-764-1439 For E-Z-Go Golfcart Rolltop Secretary Jewelers receipt for Sale Brand new computer Steam Press for $2227.92 Excellent condition. Plow For John Deere armoire, $450. SP660 Desk Flat Belt Kitchen Table $120 Asking $800. 2 Klipsch RF-5 floor 4 Chairs & Farmer’s Hutch Garden Tractor Please call $50 Call (860)923-9894 PTO Pulley standing speakers. $400 (508)404-5470 Full-Size Rolltop Desk $80 Truck Liner For 6’ Bed Electric Waterfall Picture Yamaha RX-595 receiver, Terra Cotta Color Wing Chair 24”Wide, 4’Long $200 Dinette Set Aluminum Cross Yamaha CDC-755 5 disc $40 Rug (7’x10’) MUSIC $50 Computer/Writing Table cd changer, Sony RDC-W w/Seashell Border Dukes Of Dixieland Record $50 Seating For Four w/Glass For Church, Cross Arm 6’, Pecan Sofa Table $75 Mat Massager Top And Three Bar Stools. 10’ High, 10” Surface, 7” CD-R/RW, 4 component Collection Green Plaid Loveseat $75 508-987-1504 5-Motor w/Heat Corner Student $350 Deep. Can Be Lighted. stereo cabinet. All Handel’s “The Messiah” Desk & Chair $50 components Black. *Glass $50 Call Matt at $150 Like-New 3-year-Old Lopi Volume 1 & 2 breaking power with Mahogany AND MORE Wonder Portable 48” Oak Bathroom Vanity 774-278-1728 Pellet Stove & Ash Vacuum $50 Call 5pm-8:30pm superb sound quality. $1600 Make An Offer! Clothes Washer 508-867-6546 Pictures emailed on Pineapple $20 48” Mirrored Medicine Dining Room Set request. Mirrors, Lamps & Headboard & Hammond Organ Cabinet With Vanity Lights Wall Hangings With Upright Leslie Speaker 860-974-0083 Light Oak, farm style. Table Genie BEST OFFER! 860-928-4584 $35 extends to 60”. 6 chairs (4 Call 508-943-3711 Footboard $1000 Push-Around (508)868-1619 Full Sized With Rails & Slats. 24” Oak Bathroom Vanity sides, 2 captains). Matching After 6pm 860-774-2454 $25 mirrored/lighted china Arial Platform Lift Fair To Good Condition Park Model RV cabinet, 73” tall x 13” deep Lace Wedding (From 1900’s) Dark Pine Wash Stand Will Fit Through 29.5”Wide HONDA Asking $250 Neutron Cordless 2002, 12x40 $35 x 30” wide. $800/OBO. Doorway. 24’ Platform (like brand new) on beautiful (860)928-1618 Gown Electric Mower Call 508-943-3711 Height. 120V Hydraulic. GENERATOR Full-Length, Size 12. Table With Tile Top lot in campground can be Comes With Rear Bagger, used for a full 6 months (15 After 6pm 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase 3000 Watts $200 4 Chairs Trimmer, Extra Battery, Dining Room Set #EU3000ISA $100 April-15 October every year) Table Is 78” x 42” - 6-Gallon Flood-Type Mulching Kit, Extra Rough Sawn 5x5x8 Ft. Like New, Super Quiet. Brown Italian 774-318-1024 Lot paid for until 2097. Light Oak, Six Chairs Of Coolant System. Cutting Blade. $48,000 Pine Timbers $1650 Leather Jacket Paid $500 Which 2 Are Captain’s. 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Medium, $200 Call Don (508)344-9499 Air Dried, Two Years. Excellent Condition. Coolant System. 2006 THULE TRAILER Maple Dining Will Let Go For $250 $8.00 Each All Excellent Condition 774-318-1130 $400 (Enclosed) Room Set Penn 6 wt. Flyrod (2)25 Ft. & (2)18 Foot 860-774-7194 Call 5pm-8:30pm Aluminum, Dual Axle, 508-757-7796 Parking Lot Light Posts 508-867-6546 Noon-6pm With Hutch New Condition GVW 6000 lbs. $300 New 8 Foot w/Double Lamps Dirt Bike Model #C65X12238200, Lifetime Folding Call 508-278-6419 New $2000 Girls Clothing Under 200 Miles. LADIES Stereo/CD With 2003 RM65 Suzuki Speakers/Woofer & Remote 508-764-8330 Great condition, asking & Shoes $5250 DRESSER Table Piano $45 Still In Box! Baldwin Spinnet With $1200. Toddler Sizes Through 10/12 Mike 860-935-0072 Large, With Mirror Salon Equipment Call (774)696-3360 & 2 Armoires (2)Sofas $150/$300 Paid $160 Bench. Good Condition. Shoe Sizes 1-3 Will Take $100 FIRM Gently Used & Brand New $1700 For All Toaster-Oven $950 For Sale Disney Area Stay Many Styles & Brands Hot Tub (Negotiable) New $40 Mint Condition! 7 Days, 6 Nights To Choose From. ‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets, B.O. For All Garage Heater Sauna Price Reduced! 2 Adult Disney Tickets Call 508-943-2007 For Appt. with all options. Waterfall, Handmade 508-278-2729 2Mark Brand, Finnleo, Portable, Comes $4500 Paid $750 aroma-therapy, lighting, with Lead Chandelier Thermostatically Controlled. 508-282-1026 In 2 Pieces. Perfect Call For Information Sell For $249 Girl’s White cover, full warranty. Brand Contemporary Style w/Hanging Brackets. For Two. Assembles Good For One Year new in wrapper. Cost $7000, $150 (Negotiable) Paid Over $600 860-564-3771 Bedroom Set sell for $3800. Matching Best Offer! In Minutes. Simply After 6pm 508-301-0266 508-892-1107 Twin-Sized Headboard & Call (860)244-9544 Camel-Back Plugs Into Standard 508-885-3136 Household Outlet. Samsung 61” Double Window Footboard, With Rails. Ladies’ Genuine Sofa & 860-888-5207 New, Vetter High Pro 4 Plus 3-Drawer Dresser. Inflatable Boat $500 Good Condition. HDTV-DLP TV With Screens. West Marine 9 Ft. Boat With Black Shearling Love Seat 508-347-5725 with stand for sale for $1500. Asking $75 Oars And Footpump. Sofa - 73” Long New Bunkbeds Measures 76”Long Sheepskin Paid $900 Call (508)733-5047 for 774-318-1024 Motorguide 47lb Thrust Love Seat - 53” Long Piano 61”High Electric Motor. West Marine Fur Coat Williamsburg Blue Asking $500 appointment. $650 OBO Deep Cell Battery Medium. Like New. Worn (Red & Navy Plaid) Just Purchased In March! By Baldwin Glass-Top 36” Includes Mattresses With Bench Solid Mahogany Marine Hemi With Charger. One Or Twice. Length 30” $350 OBO Octagonal Table $495 (Collar To Hem), Shoulders 508-234-7917 774-200-1561 Excellent Condition Dining Room Engine $50 Call 860-230-8542 19”, Sleeves 25”, $500 OBO 1959 With Latham Blower Oak Queen Post Bust 40-42” New Diamond 508-943-6654 Table Maytag Atlantis And Four Carburetors Headboard/Footboard Jackie Kennedy $250 OBO Piano w/Leaf(extends to 72"), $8000 OBO $50 508-885-8940 Natural Gas Dryer Ring one-armed chair, Doll Leave Message Size 5 1/2 white gold, .80 Maghogany, Werlitzer Five side chairs and Buffet Call 508-259-8805 Gas 32” Fireplaces Used only 6 months. Can be carat total (1/2 carat center Spinnet, With Bench. Good $50 each In original box by Franklin converted to propane. $600 (62"wx36"Tx17.5 D) Mint. Includes accessories, Men’s Skis stone plus 6 small Condition. Freezer (17cu.ft.) $200 new, asking $300 or best diamonds) paid $1500. $800 Both pieces in excellent Dresses display case and stand. Dynastar Skis & Boots, offer. Wedding, Prom, Cocktail. All 5’x8’ Oriental Rug $30 Certificates of authenticity. Size 10 Asking $1000. Includes Training Books condition sell together for brand new. Oak TV Cabinet $40 Selling for $100 or best offer. $135 Call (860)942-3033 Call (860)928-4661 or 508-987-8885 $500.00 Call (508)981-6762 508-347-5782 Call (860)774-7194 508-832-3118 before 8pm. (860)234-3128 Call After 5pm 860-935-5981 B12 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 29, 2009

205 BOATS 260 ANTIQUES 215 CAMPING 215 CAMPING 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 16 Foot NOW AVAILABLE Santa Barbara Spinet Piano and Twin Loft Bed Wood Stove Whitewater Canoe Spa/Hot-Tub Bench By Broyhill Small, Pedestal-Style “Dagger Reflection” Model Route 169 Built In Desk, With Light. With Glass Door. Black. Red, Good Condition. 105 Jets, 7 Person. Upright $800. Country Blue plaid King-Sized Line Ads Therapy Lounge, Neck & 7 Drawers & Bookshelves. Will Fit 16 Inch Logs. $300 loveseat and chair. $450. $225 Good For Small Ranch Or 860-774-2502 Antiques Foot Massage, 2 Additional Wilson ladies clubs, bag, Therapy Seats Plus 860-779-2664 Workshop. 884 Worcester BIGGER SPACE!!! cart, $200. All excellent Excellent Condition. Street, Cooldown Area. condition. Will consider BIGGER TEXT!!! Waterfall/Volcano, Lights New Glass & Fire-Brick 16’ Hurricane Southbridge MA reasonable offers. TWO FIRESTONE This Winter (Different Colors). Starry Call (508)867-8532 Get Yourself Noticed! Night Blue With Red LT/SUV TIRES $300 Tri-Hull Looking to purchase Maintenance Free Vinyl Size P235/70R16, 860-974-9946 Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500 antiques and Cabinet. One Year Old Spinnet Piano 1 Week Old. $250 Trolling Motor, collectibles, single items As Low As $10 Extra Paid $8000 New Trailer Hitch Electric Winch, Evinrude or entire estates. Asking $6000 (Steinert) Wood Stove Tanks, Bimini Top, Per Week Fits Honda Pilot - $100 We buy it all also do (Conditions Apply, Call For Details) Will Deliver $1000. Sunfish sailboat Vermont Castings Resolute '96 Conversion Van, on site estate sales and w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind Coin-Operated Electric Dryer, Call (508)864-8578 $250 $1595 Black Water Pipe, estate auctions. 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard & Call 508-347-3292 Gas Grill, Chiminea. sail (new), $500. Dresser set, 860-942-0368 Call anytime, Mike 285 PET CARE 298 WANTED TO BUY Schwinn $200. Player piano w/rolls, Leave Message 518-480-1143 508-765-9512 Electric Scooter $600. Lexmark Unique Bar Musical Needs new battery, $60. printer, $50. Solid Oak with lighted Wooden Call Karen (508)885-3192 17 Foot Glastron Instruments In Air Hockey table, $40. stained glass canopy, brass Quilt Frame top and foot rail, 2 chairs, Sierra 177 4.3 Any Condition (508)764-6560 3 Rail System - Folds 265 FUEL/WOOD Square Dancing 72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep. Down. 2 Swing Arm Mercruiser I/O CASH PAID Outfits For Sale $1200 or BO. Only 156 Hours On sellyourmusicalinstruments.com Shopsmith Saw Call (508)450-5836 Lamps Included With Attachments Size Small & Medium. Quilting Area Is 18” x 72” Engine 2 Cords Of Wood Local Affiliates: Good Condition, All Colors. For Photos, Power Steering, Trim $125 Each Wonderland Comics For Sale $10 A Set Upright Imperial Must Be Removed 112 Main Street Includes Wood Lathe, Use This URL: Control, AM/FM Radio, Call 860-774-5262 Commercial Soft Top, Mooring Cover, From Cellar Putnam, CT Drill Press, Table Saw, www.flickr.com/photos/ 508-769-6998 mlm7154/sets (Ask For Dana) And Converts To Sander. Freezer w/Glastron Trailer, Skis, 860-963-1027 State Quarters Excellent Condition Call 860-963-7932 Vest & Etc., Maintenance Asking $500 New Owners! Gordon Music 860-617-0182 Un-circulated, rolled. Boxes $150 Manuals and Supplies of 500. Starting at $21 Antique 1892 New Energy! 339 Main Street 413-245-3429 XBOX 360 $8000 Southbridge, MA Snapper per roll. Also Gold For More Info Call New Stuff! Presidential dollar rolls. Premium Kitchen 508-765-9352 Roto-Tiller Upright Piano 20GB hard drive 2 wireless 413-245-7501 Call for more Good Condition Wood Stove IR5003, Used Twice information, controllers, 1 wireless Magee Mystic Kitchen Boarding Paid $1295 $150 headset, 2 games, (Skate & Luxury suites, WAR RELICS (508)832-3029 or 860-779-3749 Coal/Wood Stove. With Side $950 Halo). Excellent condition, 2 Copper Water Reservoir. 6 walks, treats, & one on & (508)272-3433 month old. Asking $450 1980 Galaxy TracVac Burners, Oven. one playtimes available. Used Restaurant for all. Bowrider Good Condition WAR SOUVENIRS Model 385-IC/385LH Steam Radiator Call (508)278-3317 17’ Ski/Fishing., Fiberglass Used Once. Equipment Approx 30” Deep x 54” Wide. WANTED Hull, I/O Merc Cruiser $2500 Natural foods Paid $1300 Covers 10-50% Off Our Engine. Includes Cover Reiki WWII & EARLIER $1100 43” long x 40” high x 13” Purchase Price Call Nancy And Trailer. 508-867-3900 Flower Essences CA$H WAITING! deep, 37”x40”x13” and 100 GENERAL Good Condition. I’ll Come To You At Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro 24”x40”x13”. All white, in Refrigeration & Vac Pro 6 Burner Stove Asking $2500 Feng Shui Your Convenience. good condition. Over $1000 Over 30 Years Experience. Models 72085, 72285, if new. All three for $400 Convection Oven 107 MISC. FREE 508-885-5549 Pellet Stove 72295 Call (508)832-5546 Bar Top & Barstools Whitfield Tradition Daycare Call: 1-508-688-0847 Used Twice Freezers FREE 1980 Grady Daily/weekly rates All Calls Promptly Paid $2772 Stereo System Sinks 45’ Storage Trailer By Lennox Returned. $1900 White 24’ Free-Standing, Cast Iron, Onkyo Components With 508-347-5503 Must Be Moved Training 508-765-5763 With 235 Johnston Motor Hunter Green Enamel Finish. Bose Acoustimas Speakers Before The Summer! Replaced With Larger Stove. Basic-Advanced Winter Pool Cover $350 Very Nice 508-885-3136 (Overhauled 2004) And Snow Tires Holes Claw Break-Away Completely Refurbished Group or private Wanted Call (508)943-0089 860-888-5207 To New Condition. Works 4 P225-60-R17. Tires like Oak China Closet Trailer. Standard 16’x36’ or Lighted mirrored back. Two Electronic, Cabin. Perfectly, 6 Years Old. 16’x32’ With Stairs new, winter ‘07. $300 or best Super Speedway $1800 offer. glass shelves on top, two FREE Many Extras. Needs Experienced caring staff 508-461-9477 Call (508)234-7930 Tickets drawers on bottom. Call 508-234-8139 Measures To Good Home Cosmetic Work. New Hampshire $10,000 OBO Tours 10am-4pm Snowblower Motor Speedway 72 1/2”H, 34 1/2 ”W, 17” D. Swing Set Other times by appt. Asking $450 Danielson, CT 300 HELP WANTED Snapper 8HP 26” $500 June 28th Race In Good Condition. Vermont Castings please! All Seats Are Top Row, Call (860)779-7838 401-487-8677 Washer You Disassemble & Pick Up Aspen Woodstove 4th Turn. 508-867-5329 310 GENERAL HELP Maytag, Heavy Duty $100 Call Bob WANTED 1981 Galaxy 16” Firebox, Glass Front, Top 508-987-0077 508-943-8295 Or Rear Vent, Brick Lined. WANTED Dryer 1953 Worcester Junior Bowrider Needs New Top, Easily 205 Federal Hill Whirlpool, Electric $100 College Class Ring FREE WOOD Available From Dealer. Road Three 7 Foot Tall 508-791-7406 I/O 120 Merc Cruiser Was $700 Retail Entertainment Center With Dual Axle Trailer. Oxford, MA Domino’s Solid Oak $100 Desert Cacti PALLETS Only Used In Fresh Water, $250 Wedding Dress Call 860-933-9184 Queen-Sized Bed $500 each or best offer. You pick up. Monday thru Always Garaged. www.starwoodpetresort.com Pizza Solid Oak $200 In sealed box. White with Friday 8am-noon. Excellent Condition. Excellent Call (860)208-1320 or Immediate Openings Triple Dresser w/Mirror (860)963-0849 veil, worn once. $200 or Stonebridge Press For Skiing & Fishing. best offer. 281 FREE PETS $150 Would be great for someone 25 Optical Drive Asking $3000 286 LIVESTOCK Now Hiring Drivers & Call (508)248-6601 860-214-8302 Inside Staff For Sterns & Foster Mattress with a Mexican restaurant (located behind Southbridge Hotel & Conference Center) Bagged Shavings Southbridge Location. New $400 Weider Pro 240 FREE BABY Full-Time Or Part-Time Computer Desk $100 Kiln-Dried Pine TOOL SHEDS Weight Bench 1992 Sunbird BUNNIES Paper Bags. Earn Excellent Money Shop Smith Made of Texture 1-11 With Exercera Vinyl WORCESTER Male & Female While Having Fun! w/Accessories $500 19’ with trailer 3.25 Cubic Feet 8x8 $625 Barbell Set (150#) All-White Or Buff-Colored $4.75 Each (No Limit) Call Jared Joiner/Planer $75 PARANORMAL Cuddy cabin, fully equipped, Ready Now! 8x10 $800 Brand New In Boxes For Information, Or To low hours on engine. 508-765-0822 LCD Monitor 17” $75 8x12 $875 860-974-0158 Pick Up In $75 Request An Investigation, Very good condition. $7,900. West Brookfield Maple Dresser 8x16 $1175 Call (860)923-3833 Please Visit Our Call 508-885-3689 Two w/Hutch $50 Each Delivered And Web Page At: Rock Valley Farm Driver Built On-Site Welding Cable worcesterparanormal.com 283 PETS 508-867-2508 Valet Parking Attendant- Call 774-262-3336 No Charge To Client 2001 Aquatron Leave Message Other Sizes Available $2 per foot. New. to work at several locations Call (860)935-9193 286 FEED in Worcester, MA. Call 413-213-6708 18’ with Trailer AKC Beagle Sofa 130 YARD SALES Bimini top, depth fish finder. First Cutting IMMEDIATE OPENING! F/T- 96 Inches Long, 8 Cushion, White Wedding Excellent shape, maintained Puppies P/T available. Potential to Mixed Color. Very Good Toro Commercial OXFORD my mechanic. Only 100 Good Bloodlines, Adorable, Hay For Sale earn $11 and more to start. Great benefits heath, dental, Condition. Lawnmower Gown 82 Old Southbridge Rd hours on boat. NADA value Smart, Well Socialized. No Rain $199 OBO (Cash) Great Family Dogs! Excellent Feed Hay 401k plan, plenty of room for Pro-Line Series, With 44” Never Worn Saturday-Sunday $8630 before extras. Skis, 508-347-3280 towables all extras valued Vet Checked. $4.50 Per Bale growth! Applicant must be Deck And Trac Vac Size 8, long sleeves beaded MAY 30th-31st Parents On Premises. Southbridge over 18, must be able to Collection System. 9am-3pm over $1200. Buy now. Solid Oak Queen and lace. Terra mid length $7600. Private Breeder. 508-764-6376 drive standard Great For Picking Up veil, cathedral veil, slip. Paid Lots Of Household Items, Call (860)928-2477 2 Left Firewood Also Available! transmission vehicles, have Bedroom Set Grass Clippings And $1400 for all, asking $800 or Trinkets, Books, Glass- Only $250 Each valid license, and prior $750. Lighted round curio Leaves. best offer. Call ware, And More! 508-949-7040 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES customer service experience end table, $50. Iron twin bed, (508)-365-8528 a plus!!! $1500 Some Items 2006 17’ Maxum Harvey Windows $200. Steins, $25. Dolls, 508-832-7414 Brand New! Please contact us at $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each Women’s & Boat New - Still Wrapped 877-455-5552 or at: with Karavan trailer bimini Chinese Crested Call (508)867-9222 Toshiba 36 Inch TV Teen’s Clothing Please Visit... It Will Be (2) Big 41 1/2 x 57 www.valetparkof Worth Your Time! top w/boot cockpit & bow R.O. Double Hung, Used Very Little. Times Are Tough, Money’s well covers power steering, Puppies america.com/employment Solid Oak Set Plays Like New! Short. I Have An Array Of Hairless & Powder-Puff Vinyl, White 48” round table w/18” AM/FM stereo, CD player w/4 MUST SELL! Clothes, All In Excellent speakers, mercruiser I/O Sweet, Loveable Toy Both For $300 extension, 66x48” oval, 4 Cost $895 Condition. Handbags, Hypo-Allergenic Breed. 508-278-7835 Drivers matching chairs w/cloth 200 GEN. BUSINESS 135HP motor. $15,500. Exp. Oil Driver Sell For $399 Boots, Sweaters, Etc. (860)974-3334 or For More Information seats, a corner hutch Call 508-885-9754 LOW LOW Prices! 401-397-6499 297 CHILD CARE CDL-A A Must 26”Dx44”x78”H, $1500/BO (860)377-0574 Hazmat, Clean MVR I’m A Call Away 203 SNOWMOBILES Electronic Piano 508-278-5745 Good Pay/Benefits Tow Dolly Dr. Day Care’s www.safety-kleen.com/careers Casio Model# CTK1000 In Good Condition. 2002 Polaris 2006 Bayliner Lovebird Cages Part-Time & 860-754-2402 w/stand, $250/BO. Swivel & Tilt, Steel Fenders, Women’s Burberry Edge X 185 Runabout Many Types, Includes A Call (860)974-0236 New Tires & Bearings. Prorsum Variety Of Bird Toys. Full-Time Rates Asking $575 OBO Electric Start, Reverse, 135 I/O HP w/extended swim Breeding Boxes, Supplies Free Breakfast And Lunch. Drivers SOLID PINE 508-885-1071 Trenchcoat 2992 N. Maine Miles. platform, custom cover, & Information. We Accept CT Care 4 Kids. School Bus - P/T Size 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out $2800 Or BRO trailer, coast guard safety All Offers Considered. Call (401)647-7421 Free CDL Training! HUTCH package, used at most 20 For Sale Lining. Excellent Condition. All Calls Returned. drdaycare.com No Experience Necessary Tractor $500 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 hours. $13,750. aviary-amore.com Apply Online At: Mint/Lighted 3 Glass Top 185 Cub Low-Boy 3717 N. Maine Miles. Call (508)868-1972 6’4”H x 56”W x 19”D Spencer 298 WANTED TO BUY durhamschoolservices.com With 6 Foot York Rake Women’s Burberry Runs Great. 774-745-0173 866-496-2726 $250 Runs Good, New Battery Prorsum $1800 Or BRO Call Kim $2500 2006 Polar Kraft 508-347-5171 Dress Coat 508-949-7388 Kodiak V178 SC Lincoln Town Car 413-563-0131 (Days) Size 14 Petite, Brown, $ 508-867-2426 (Evenings) Great Family Boat. Wanted Solid Teak Excellent Condition. Pure Bred 2002 Or NEWER $400 2005 Arctic Cat Tubing, Skiing, Fishing. ROSS RECYCLING Dining Table Traditional Fruit ◊ 17’8”, 92” Beam We Pay More!! Chuck Gander 860-974-9946 F7 Snowmobile Yahama F115 Puppies 508-335-1153 Rich natural color, oval with Wood Dining Low Miles, Real Fast. ◊ trestle base, 43”x70” with Women’s Designer ◊ Sips Gas Over thirty breeds available. All Scrap Metals, 30” attached drop Room Table 2005 Arctic Cat ◊ Trailers Easily Health checked/guaranteed. Cars, Trucks Mystery Shoppers extension leaf. with 2 extension leaves, 2 Clothing ◊ MinnKota Trolling Earn Up To $100 Per Day! 440 Z-Model (70lb thrust) State licensed. Only $600 OBO. arm chairs, 4 sides. Excellent Shoes & Batteries, Undercover Shoppers Call (774)452-4631 condition, $1300. Snowmobile ◊ This Boat Is Loaded! www.laughlinkennel.com Copper Wire, Needed To Judge Retail & Traditional Fruit Wood Accessories Like Brand New! $16,000 Laughlin Kennel Appliances... Dining Establishments. Sony 50” XBR with Inlaid Entertainment Shoes, Sizes 5-11 508-527-3820 Experience Not Required Projection TV Armoire Clothing Sizes 0-12 $7500 For Both Call 508-987-7161 64 Tucker Hill Rd. 877-787-6583 $1100 or best offer. $600. 40 Plus Crates!!! 508-987-9313 Putnam, CT 06260 Excellent Second 71 Chris Craft 31ft Telemarketers Lane 2 piece sectional Oak Computer Desk Hand Condition. Arctic Cat with recliner, $1000 or $200. Over 300 Pair Designer Flybridge Cruiser Shih Tzu Puppies 860-928-7165 Needed! best offer. Upright freezer Jeans. Snowmobiles twin 327 engines sleeps 6, Call 774-208-3000 Queen size bed full head and shower, all For Sale $50. Many High-End Items. 2006 570 Panther Looking For Old Between 9am-3pm with cherry wood 860-974-9946 2-Up, 579 Miles, fiberglass. $7350. 2 Males, 1 Female. 2 Solid Craftsman Garden Tractor Base Pay Of $80/Day frame, $700. Automatic Start & Reverse Call (508)333-1790 Golds And 1 Gold Brindle. DeWalt Plus Commission! Call (508)347-2764 baggers, mulcher and trailer. Like New Ready To Go Home. They Works great $600. Women’s Escada Radial Arm Saw (860)974-9950 Coat/Jacket 1996 ZR580 Have Had All Of Their Shots. Sound System 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! Johnson Outboard They Are Paper Trained And (10 Inch) Telemarketers Cashgora/Angora Wool, The Older The Better. High End Home Gold Color. US Size 10 Or Take Them Both For $5900 Motor Crate Trained. Very Well Wanted Must Have Solid Cast Arm, Earn up to $10-$15 per hour Theatre With Trees for 12, Excellent Condition. 4H.P. around 1979 model, Socialized With Kids And And Motor Must Run. $400 508-340-5334 have service manual. Bought Dogs. Are Used To Being Flexible hours Contact Neil At between 9 a.m.-8 p.m., M-S Receiver Sale 860-974-9946 on Ebay. Children bought a Groomed. They Love To Be 508-341-8335 Pair McIntosh THX loud Evergreen Trees, Colorado 204 WATER EQUIPMENT new Mercury for me. Had 90 Mendon St. Held, Kissed And Hugged. Thank You! Bellingham, MA speakers, McIntosh THX Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Women’s Riding tune up at Action Marine. $700 center speakers, MX (Miller Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. 1994 Sea-Doo Ran once. $400. 508-966-9416 and Kreisel THX Excellent Privacy Leathers Call (860)5329 or cell Please Call 860-377-9419 Loved: Size Small Walter Dyer Bombardier SP94 Or Visit subwoofer, Yamaha Border/Ornamental (508)314-6373 311 PART-TIME HELP RX-V3200 Receiver, All 10 trees for $85. Chaps, Medium Gloves, With Trailer www.KingBuShihTzus.com A Consignment Fringe Coat With Two Liners WANTED remote control. Rarely used. Call 508-278-5762 Excellent Condition, Runs For More Information Boutique Paid $6000 (Medium), Harley Helmet Great. Seat Just Recovered, Larson 1997 Is Now Accepting Asking $750 FIRM Evenings (Small). Low Hours On Jet Pump. Ski-Boat Editor/Tech Call Ken (508)234-3042 Excellent Condition. Has Been Winterized, Will Womens’ Clothing And $275 CASH ONLY Need Cover. 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta 284 LOST & FOUND Accessories. Writer Turntable 508-341-9282 $1600 Engine. With Trailer. PETS Part-Time Speedaire Air $7000 The Clothing Must Be w/2 Speakers Call Deb In-Season, Stain-Free, To Edit Training Materials. Compressors Plays 45s & 78s & CD’s Women’s Salvatore 508-965-7077 508-373-8413 Location:Southbridge, MA. 3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan 100 Records Free Ferragamo LOST CAT And Freshly Laundered. Must Have BS & 1 Year Generators 5k W. Scale 1k $12 Leather Blazer 205 BOATS Mercury 5hp Male, Black & White Loved Is Located At: Experience lbs. Best offer on all listings. 508-234-3933 Tech Writing Proficiency Call (508)347-1223 Jacket 14 Foot V-Bottom Outboard Tuxedo. 7 Years Old. 110 Church St. Soft, Buttery, Whitinsville Business-Related Editorial Twin Bed Boat With Trailer perfect, $750. REWARD!!! Experience Stove Golden Brown Color. Force 4 rigid inflatable, alum. Last Seen Around 5/6 In For More Information, Gas-On-Gas With New Box Spring Excellent Condition. 25 HP Johnson Two-Stroke. 10ft dinghy, $300. Road king Security Clearance & Mattress. Many Extras. Brandon Road Area Call 508-234-2556 Preferred. $300 OBO Size 6 Or 8 trailer (dinghy/jetski) 14ft, Or Email Excellent Condition $250 $200 $1750 OBO perfect. $500. Of Dudley Contact: 508-304-3141 Call 508-949-8851 860-974-9946 508-892-8898 Call (860)881-9052 508-344-0808 [email protected] [email protected] B13 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 29, 2009

325 PROFESSIONAL 442 LICENSED DAY 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 510 333 SURROGATE 333 SURROGATE CARE WANTED RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS MOTHERS MOTHERS Our Reputation newspaper will not *************** knowingly accept any Is Everything! Per CT General Statutes advertising for real estate NOW AVAILABLE Surrogate 19e-87b-5g, that is in violation of the law. River Mill Carrie & Company All advertisements for Our readers are hereby Hair & Colour Daycare Services in the informed that all dwellings Village King-Sized Line Ads Mothers Authorities Inc. state of Connecticut must advertising in this newspaper N. Grosvenordale, CT Needed include your license/ are available on and equal BIGGER SPACE!!! Is Looking For A registration number. opportunity basis. To Very Spacious From MA & CT Few Good People! complain about 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom BIGGER TEXT!!! Established Surrogacy Program seeks 454 HOME discrimination call The Apartments loving women to carry couples’ • Full Or Part-Time Department of Housing and Get Yourself Noticed! biological babies. 21-44, prior birth IMPROVEMENT Urban Development “HUD” experience required, non-smokers, • Beginner Positions toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. ONE MONTH Available As Low As $10 Extra generous compensation. JJ’s Home For the N.E. area, call HUD FREE RENT 1-888-363-9457 • License & References ad 617-565-5308,. The toll free number for the hearing Rents starting at $525 Per Week www.reproductivelawyer.com Required. Improvements (Conditions Apply, Call For Details) Call Today For A Free impaired is 1-800-927-9275 *Must Income Qualify* Melissa B. Brisman, Esq., LLC Section 8 Vouchers 77 Market St., 2nd Floor, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Apply In Person: Estimate On Any Job! 505 APARTMENTS FOR 57 Main St. Accepted 508-887-1914 RENT 505 APARTMENTS FOR 530 HOUSES FOR SALE (Fiske Hill Plaza) 546 CEMETERY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES Sturbridge, MA WE OFFER •Recently Remodeled RENT • Carpentry - Framing, Building Exteriors Woodstock WORCESTER COUNTY CarrieAndCompany.com Completely Remodeled Decks & Finish • Close to 395 508-347-5589 • Kitchen, Bath & Split-Level Ranch. 4 MEMORIAL PARK; Sturbridge Basement Remodeling Brookside • Adjacent to Riverside Webster Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Paxton, MA • Painting - Interior & Park Large Family Room. 2 adjoining lots. Mobile Home 55+ Exterior Terrace Everything New. Asking $1500 or Best Offer 1 Bedroom, Ideal •On-site professional NORTH VILLAGE Located On One Acre for both call (508)867-3820 Location, Close To • Roofing $ $300 Off May Rent $ management and 400 SERVICES • Tiling ONE MONTH’S With Beach Rights To Everything. New Floors, • Power Washing - Wood Affordable 2 Bedroom maintenance staff Bungee Lake. Carpets, Paint, Windows, FREE RENT REDUCED! $249,900 Worcester County & Vinyl Apartments For Rent. Please call Shower, Cabinets & ENERAL ERVICES • Gutters - Hung, Cleaned Spacious, Fully 2 Bedroom Units Possible Lease Option Memorial Park Counters. Newer Furnace, 402 G S (860)923-3919 Call 508-320-2175 & Gutter-Guard Applianced. Starting At $783!! Paxton, MA A/C & More. Installation for more information A/C In Every Unit! Plots In Garden Of Honor. Washer/Dryer. 2 Lots & 2 Vaults. Call The Heat And Hot Water 546 CEMETERY LOTS $37,500 We Are A Full Service Starting at $759 Is Included. Asking $2700 For All Company Offering All Seely-Brown 774-745-0026 Owner Financing Junk Man • Pool Cemetery Lot Available Aspects Of Interior Village Must Income Please Leave Message And Exterior Home • Basketball Court For Sale Call For Details FREE BBQ Removal In Pomfret Center Qualify. Worcester County 508-347-7027 Improvements. • Playground Is Accepting Applications Worcester County Memorial Removal of Metal, No Job Too Big Park, Paxton, MA. Appliances, For Their Waiting List. Section 8 Vouchers Memorial Park, Or Too Small! • On-Site Laundry Seniors 62 And Accepted. Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, Furniture, TV’s. Older May Apply. 2 Lots (1 & 2) Paxton Construction • Heat/Hot Water $1500 For Both 4 lots in the Garden of the Sturbridge Retirement Included! Please Call Please call Call 508-347-3884 Cross, which is the oldest Materials. 457 LAWN/GARDEN 860-928-2744 Community INCOME LIMITS APPLY (508)987-1595 Leave Message If No Answer garden in the park. Value Cellars/Attics Or Email $7000, asking $6000. Completely Rebuilt In 2002. Section 8 Welcome [email protected] Will sell separately. New Floors, Walls, Doors, Cleaned. For Information Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Small Building Johnny K’s Office Open From: Cemetery Lots Call (508)892-8685 Bathroom. Carpeting On All Demolition, Tires. Yard Monday-Friday for Sale 550 MOBILE HOMES Floors Except Kitchen & Leaves Removed. 9:00am to 5:00pm *Southbridge* Webster Worcester County Memorial Bath. New Vinyl Siding. Small Residential Service Weekend & Evening Park-Paxton, MA 14x70 Mobile 508-735-9639 Moves. Trees Cut Appointments Beautiful area near 2 Lots (#408A) available in Got Limbs??? Prospect the beautiful Garden of Valor Home Brush/Limbs Available town central/post-of- W/56ft addition which fice, large, peaceful II. $5,000 for both. Removed YARD & GUTTER Call (508)987-0531 includes 24x12 den, 14x12 Temporary 2-bedroom home on Estates work room w/sink and 18ft Furnaces Removed CLEAN-UP private street, porch w/handicapped ramp. Storage Check-our-down-to- ______Brookside Terrace appliances 1 & 2 Bedroom Large hallways/doors, for Problems? earth prices first! w/dishwasher, oil-heat, Apartments. CEMETERY wheelchair. New Option 1 11 Village Drive roof/windows. $98K plus Utilize This 14x70 Tree & Limb Removal Southbridge,MA 01550 fire-place, porch facing 1 Month Free Rent Weekends also! brook, nice yard, on/off LOTS: park share. Mobile Home! From Ice Storm Two in the Large Rooms, Plenty ______(508)764-7675 street parking. Now Available: Bill, (508)347-5463 Central Mass Historical Buildings Garden of Valor Of Open Space. and Connecticut Option 2 Please call at Worcester Memorial 1983 Mobile Home First $2500 Tree & Limb Removal + (508)579-4809 Must Income Qualify Park in Paxton. Takes It Away 508-347-7804 Raking Yard + Spring SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES $1500/best offer. 14’x70’, Liberty Brand. Douglas www.geocities.com/ Two Bedroom, (860)774-6989 Mobile Fertilization Large Two Bedroom In WELCOME Please call ______gregnmargo/home 508-885-5133 All Remodeled With 413-262-5082 Elegant Older Home On Main Call Attached Screenhouse. Option 3 Street. Includes Washer & Park Share Included. Complete Yard Service - Dryer. Partially Furnished. Spencer (508)943-9567 $69,000 OBO Separate Eating Area, Cemetery Plots at Year Round 433 CLEANING Tree/Limb Removal, Two Bedroom Apartment 508-867-5043 Raking, Spring Through Hardwoods, Plenty Of With Large Living Areas, E.H.O. Worcester County Fall Yard Maintenance Storage! Parking Off-Street. In Quiet Neighborhood. or Winter Affordable & Scotts 4-Step No Smoking Memorial Park Brookfield Completely Renovated. in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. Residential Fertilization, Bi-Weekly First/Last & Security All Kitchen Appliances, 510 Nanatomqua Mobile Home Lawn Cutting $750/Month Call (508)987-6180 Home Park & Commercial Hookups In Basement, COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS This 1475 sq. ft. 2 ______Call Cliff 508-476-1700 Off-Street Parking. (55 And Over) Cleaning bedroom 2 full bath, fully 508-887-1914 Heat Included. Southbridge Two Cemetery 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 furnished, like new home At The Time of Advertising N. Grosvenordale First/Last/Security Bath, Living Room, Large inside and out, is in a A Cleaning Service, We All Spacious Half-Duplex $850 6700 Sq.Ft. Lots Kitchen, Laundry Room Announce The Same. 774-245-7346 Retail, Commercial, Or Worcester County beautiful 55 and older For Rent With New Appliances, gated community. It’s Let Affordable Residential 3 Bedrooms, 1 & 1/2 Baths. Industrial Space. Memorial Park And Door To Back Porch. Across From Dunkin located in Fort Pierce, FL., & Commercial Cleaning 500 REAL ESTATE For Inquiries, Call Sturbridge In Paxton REDUCED just minutes from beaches Show You The Difference! 508-234-1510 Donuts (E.Main Street), Sturbridge Heights Great Traffic Area. Newly $900 For Each, $79,900 and great fishing. Many We Guarantee You That (Hall Road) 501 REAL ESTATE Renovated/Painted. $1800 For Both 508-868-4662 other extras. $79,900. Your Satisfaction Will Be Brand New Two Bedroom Snowplowing Provided. Make an offer. Our Best Reference. Call Cheryl WANTED Applianced Apartments. Call For More Information Mobile Home Call (508)779-0311 We Specialize In All Starting At $845/Month 860-928-4155 413-245-4181 Commercial, Residential OXFORD Also Available For Sale And Auto Cleaning Two Bedroom, Includes Two Lots Dayville CT Registered/Insured/Bonded New Heat & Hot Water, Available At Worcester 12 Conrads Park References Available Third Floor. First & Last. Webster County Memorial Park (860)774-8884 575 VACATION RENTALS For Rent Give Maria A Call At $895/Month In Paxton. Orchard Call (508)729-3429 Non-Selected. Mobile Home 508-764-2500 1000 Square Feet Asking $1200 For Both 508-344-2263 (Cell) ************** To Or Best Offer For Sale Hill Webster 14,000 Square Feet 508-867-0902 In Sturbridge Retirement EQUAL HOUSING Two Bedroom Apartments Co-Operative. DUMP RUNS 1 & 2 Bedroom For Rent, First Or And Anything 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths Cape Cod We Move It And Haul It OPPORTUNITY Apartments. Second Floor, In Between... Two Plots (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living No Job Too Big Or Small Large Living Room, Owner Will Give You In Worcester County Area). Air Conditioning, Just Give Us A Call! ************** 1 Month Free Rent Large Kitchen, Porch, Price You Can’t Refuse! Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Dennisport Senior Citizen Discounts All real estate advertising in Off-Street Parking. At Garden Of Heritage II For Appointment Bob 860-923-7808 this newspaper is subject to Heat & Hot Water Section 8 Approved. 508-753-3670 $1500 OBO For Both 508-347-9370 Immaculate Tom 860-455-8762 The Federal Fair Housing Act Included For More Information 508-864-7159 2 Bedroom Cottage of 1968, which makes it Call 508-943-8807 illegal to advertise any Must Income Qualify 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Retiring? GO2DUMP preference, limitation or SECTION 8 Worcester Country Think Of A Mobile Home Cable TV. Walk to Foreclosure Cleanups discrimination based on race, CERTIFICATES Webster Memorial Park In A Beautiful Park In beach. Sorry no pets. Fixing - Paint - HVAC color, religion, sex, handicap, WELCOME First Floor, Nice Area, Clean Sturbridge. Carpets - Flooring familial status (number of Two Or Three Bedroom. Cocoa Beach Section Valor II Two Bedrooms, One And Large private lot. Landscaping children and or pregnancy), Large Yard, Parking. Close Time Share Graves 1 & 2 One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Great for children! Turn-Key Service To Clients national origin, ancestry, age, Call To I-395. Washer/Dryer First week in October on the Valued At $5600 New Roof, New Windows, Specs w/Trash Removal marital status, or any Hookups. beach, see the Rockets at And Many Updates. ••••••••• 508-987-8121 Asking $2500 For Both seerealtor.com 860-923-7808 intention to make an such $775/Month Cape Canaveral. $2000. 508-885-6489 $625 a week. Or Email preference, limitation or EHO 860-315-7139 Call (860)774-2755 $89,500 [email protected] discrimination. This 860-481-1617 Ask For Karen 508-347-8791 508-280-8331 AUTOMOTIVE

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Truck Rails 720 CLASSICS 1987 Chevy 1967 Mustang 725 AUTOMOBILES 1992 Dodge 700 AUTOMOTIVE Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed Monte Carlo LS Coupe Stealth Third Row Great Condition 1953 Ford 289 C.I. 3 speed manual 1989 Camaro RS Red, Mint Condition. Bench Seat $95 For Set 2-Door Sedan Light Blue, 2-door hard-top, transmission, 63K original 350 Auto, T-Tops. $6500 OBO UTO CCESSORIES 5.0 V8 automatic, perfect miles, excellent condition. 508-347-3613 705 A A For Ford Expedition GM Chrome Mild Custom, $11,000 velour interior, 1-owner, Too Many Extras (Eddie Bauer) $14,500 or best reasonable $3000 (3) Continental Slotted Wheels 120K miles. Bought new at offer. Serious inquiries only Tan Leather, Excellent 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern 1955 Oldsmobile Diamond Chevrolet. Very 1985 Merkuer 1993 Cadillac Contra-Track Tires Condition. good condition, please. Size P245-65R17 Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 For Full-Size GM. 4-Door runs great. $1999. Call (860)428-9455 5-Speed XRT4 Fleetwood On Polished Aluminum $150 $200 Set Of 4 Original, $10,000 (508)347-9386 Sunroof Florida car. 46k miles, Premium Wheels, Excellent 860-935-0039 454 Complete (207)646-6288 1981 Mercedes $2000 regular gas; 17-18 in city Condition, Lots Of Tread! 1975 Ford Flatbed 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, $100 Each GM Block 1967 GMC $1600 Benz 240D Dump Truck Light Blue with Light Or $250 For All With Fuel Injection 1995 Toyota Supra Original Owner Blue leather interior. $6200. Fits 2003-2008 Envoy, $1200 Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. HM7700, V-6, 5-Speed & Call (508)832-3029 or Trailblazer, Rainier & Tires & Rims 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Original. 60k, $4,000 860-774-0587 2-Speed Rear (508)272-3433 Ascender. Black custom rims and 508-259-8805 Pickup Black-On-Black, Leather, $2500 508-347-9629 Solid, Needs Restoration, Two-Owner Car. Yokohama tires, 16x7, $2500 (860)428-3478 1995 Buick 205/55R16C 715 AUTO SERVICES $50,000 FIRM 1985 Fire-Engine (4) 17 Inch Rims Collection MUST BE SOLD! LeSabre Sell $275 or best offer. 1973 Pontiac Red Mazda RX7 1989 Lincoln 4-Door, Fully Equipped. With Tires Junk Cars & 978-760-3453 1.1L Rotary Engine. Call (860)974-1043 Trans-Am Town Car Female Driven, New Battery, 6 Lug Trucks Wanted Mint Condition. Always Garaged. 1978 Corvette 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Tuned Up Engine. About 7k $700 OBO Burgundy Interior, Original, Single Owner, 54k Miles. $2350 860-933-6369 Large Trucks & Silver Anniversary Model Miles On Engine, Car In Good Truck Cap Equipment Limited Edition, Runs Matching Numbers. 90k. Always Garaged, No Rust, Running Condition. 6’ 4” Sedco, “Ford Style”, $50,000 FIRM Sunroof. 1979 Ford F-350 4 Cooper Weather Strong, Looks Real Sharp! Must Sell As I Am Not 4x4 With Plow. 49k Original Fiberglass Truck Cap. Front Cash Paid Excellent Driver. L82 508-344-2660 Runs Beautifully. Able To Drive For Miles. Some Rust On Bed, Master S/T Tires & Side Sliding Windows, FREE REMOVAL Engine, T-Tops. A/C, $5000 Medical Reasons. Good Frame. Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 401-965-8949 Tilt Wheel. 508-845-9237 Appx. 30 mpg(Highway). $1650 Locking Rear Door, Clamps Antique Black Can be seen at 7 Church Rd Like New $150 & Seal. Colored Red. $7900 978-760-3453 720 CLASSICS Serious Inquires Only! in Eastford. 4 Cooper Weather Taken off Toyota Tacoma Jaguar 1986 Camaro Z28 Asking $1100 OBO 508-340-5334 1972 XJ6. Body, paint and 1995 Geo Prizm Master S/T Snow Extra-Cab. 1984 Firebird SE 305, 4-Bbl, Auto, Nice Body. 860-974-1190 Groove Tires chrome nearly perfect, New Red Paint, Iroc Wheels, 110K miles, Red, 4 door $400 H06, air, auto locks doors & Michelin pin stripe tires and Flowmaster, KNN, Tints, sedan, recently, 225/55 R17 windows. Cast wheels, 1985 Buick Like New $200 860-974-1349 many spare parts. CD/Amp, Racing Seats, 1990 Mustang GT reconditioned, new starter, Chapman. Best offer. Best Reasonable Offer. 508-867-2560 Riviera Tune-Up And More. runs great. Call (617)872-3230 Call Tom (Spencer) $2500 OBO Convertible Moving must sell quick!! Evenings Must Sell My Beautiful, (774)745-0173 860-774-6567 $2500 or best offer. Truck Cap Restored Pride & Joy! Burgundy paint with Black Chevy/GMC, 1973 Green Leave Message Call (508)341-4434 or Snowplow 135k Original Miles. Pretty 725 AUTOMOBILES top. Runs/sounds great. Just (860)857-4168 Western 7’ Steel Color Match “Pewter”. S-10, X-Cab, Fiberglass. Hi-Rise, VW Beetle Blue With Black Landau 1987 Cadillac tuned up. Everything works. Good To Great Roof. Plush Interior. $500 Police Ready for Spring/Summer 1997 Olds Regency Condition Sliders, Locks, Roof Rack Recent Engine, Impounds! Brougham Nice solid driver 105K Fits Tacoma 1997-2004 Brackets. Good Tires Mechanically Good. White, Sun Roof, Alarm, cruising. $4500. highway miles, loaded with $2500 OBO Cars/Trucks From $500! Alaways Garaged , 85k Miles moonroof, needs nothing. $995 OBO $300 Best Offer For listings Call Charlie 860-923-9047 508-476-1721 $4,995 Asking $3500. 860-974-7099 413-245-3530 800-559-4138 ext. 3468 508-764-8330 (401)523-5670 Call (860)974-3022 B14 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 29, 2009

725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 1995 Honda 2002 FORD F-150 2006 Toyota 1996 Honda 2006 Harley 10 Foot Travel 1998 Lance 2005 Fleetwood Accord 4-door king cab, extra clean. Corolla CE Trailer PaceArrow 37A 75,000 miles. 2 WD. Goldwing SE Davidson Squire 9800 Only $500! Metallic Gray. Manual, 45k, Excellent Condition, Heater, Motorhome Runs Great $8500.00 firm. Good Condition. 40 MPG. Excellent condition, must Sportster XL883C A/C, Microwave, DVD, TV, Truck Camper For Listings Call 508-243-2157 see, loaded. Asking $10,500. White with saddle bags. Refrigerator, Sink, Stove. 11’ 3” A/C, electric jacks, 3 18K miles, loaded, no REDUCED! pets/smokers. Two slide 800-559-4138 xL273 $8999 Call Steve (860)963-9030 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Sleeps 4-6. burner stove/oven, sleeps 5, Harley helmet, jacket and 30 gallon propane tank, outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. 508-347-3280 $3000 Electric awning & levelers, 2002 Lincoln LS gloves for sale. 860-974-0742 generator ready. Full dry 1995 Volvo Call (508)949-0621 bath, solar panel, 2 awnings, workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5 Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, 1998 Harley speed, lots of extras. 850 Turbo Fully Loaded, Chrome 2006 Volkswagen double sinks. 10 Foot Travel $6800 Low $90’s. In Good Condition. Rims/Grill/Rocker Jetta Davidson 2006 Honda Call (508)885-4727 With Snow Tires. Panels/Pillars, 1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, Trailer Call Mike (508)949-9174 $2500 Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 excellent condition, Excellent Condition, Heater, Brand New Snow Tires, disc CD changer, heated XR 650L 508-333-3340 registered, many extras! On/Off-Road Bike A/C, Microwave, DVD, TV, 2006 Big Horn Extra Set Of 18” Chrome seats & mirrors, sunroof, $7000 or BO Refrigerator, Sink, Stove. 2001 24 ft. Travel Rims with Tires. New front, side & rear air bags. New Rear Tire, Excellent Camper 1996 Oldsmobile 508-764-8754 Shape. With 3800 Miles. Sleeps 4-6. Camper Trailer Brakes $14,900. $3000 3200RL, 35ft Fifth Wheel. Ciera Call (508)949-6914 $4000 OBO All works, call for details! Two Slides, King Sized Sharp Car! Mint! Or Trade For 4WD Or Car 860-974-0742 Call from 8am-7:30pm. Navy Blue, good mechanical 1999 Harley Bed, Fireplace, Lots Of $13,500 obo 2007 Dodge Call After 4pm Best time to call Storage, Generator. condition, a few cosmetic Davidson 1982 Van 4pm-7:30pm scratches. Asking $2400. 774-289-9074 Charger SXT 508-867-6152 Like New! Motorcycle Motor Home (508)867-6124 $34,000 OBO Call (860)928-2624 Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat Dyna Wide Glide. 50cc Red SCOOTER 19 Feet, Has Hot & Cold SEASON SPECIAL! 860-774-4620 2002 Lincoln Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, 18k Miles. Some Extras. Water, Full Bath. 16 MPG Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien Average 85 MPG. No $5,500 1997 Ford $9000 Reg/MC License For CT/MA. (City), 19 MPG (Highway). LS V8 $19,595 OBO Call 508-943-5911 Heater w/Thermostat, 2006 Camp Explorer XLT Must See! Great For City, Or RV-er’s 85k Miles, Loaded, Mint, Garaged. Registered & Insured. 2001 7000 lb Car ***MUST SELL*** Sharon 774-287-2031 Appraised At $6,500 Out Truck Cap One Owner. $3500 Luxury-comfort-style-all-in Only 75 Miles. Trailer 2000 Harley $1750 $4500 OBO Gray, 6ft with sliding front Scott’s Riding this Metallic Silver 2002 Corvette 1988 Davidson XL883 508-754-2323 Made by CarMate. Asking window & side windows & Lincoln LS-Loaded with a V8. Excellent Condition. New Pair Of Red Helmets $1800. locking back window. Used 2 Lawn Tractor Automatic transmission, A/C, Leather Sofa and Love 20HP, 48” Mower Deck, T-Top, Tires & Interior. Custom $100 months, brand new. Stored power heated memory seats, Pearl Blue, Screaming Eagle, 1985 Wilderness Seat in heated garage. Fits 2005 With Bagger. $800 power windows, power Over $11k Invested. Peter (Woodstock) Carb/Pipes, Forward Pegs, 860-974-3470 Camper Black. Paid $1000, Ford F-350 Truck Super Cab. 860-382-5928 locks, power mirrors, Asking $7500 OBO Drag Bars, Fat Boy Back Rim, asking $500. sunroof, leather interiors, 1-508-943-1128 Sleeps 6, Very Good $1100. 21” Spoked Front Rim. Lots Dirt Bike Condition Treadmill by Sportcraft 1998 Chevrolet alloy wheels, alpine premium 1-508-341-3164 Of Chrome Added, 1,493 has cupholder, $250. (508)729-9177 stereo, six disc CD, air bags Miles, Flawless. 2003 Yamaha YZ 125 All Original Paperwork, 2 Dog Pens Malibu ABS tilt wheel cruise control. Wanted Asking $5800 Barely Ridden, Never Raced. Lots of New Parts. This vehicle is in fabulous $50 for both. 32 Foot 2004 RV New brakes and tires. $2700 Old Camaros 860-792-1168 Excellent Condition. New $3000 or best offer Call (860)774-3989 or or best offer. condition, must see. If you Renthal Handlebars & Grips. 860-774-0100 On Waterfront are in the market for a 1967-1969 including parts, New Front Tire. (860)617-1371 Call (860)753-1103 pieces in any condition. Will Lot Lincoln LS, don’t pass this 2002 Harley $1800 Or Best Offer 1989 24’ Terry one! Even and iPod consider other models. Call 860-928-1466 2001 Fleetwood On 1 1/2 Mile Lake, 1998 Ford Direct Connection... Call (860)633-0869 Davidson XL 1200 Travel Trailer In Beautiful Resort Contour LX $11,495 obo. Dealer serviced, 5000 Motorcycle Or Excellent Condition, New Elkhorn Truck Campground Call 888-457-2333 732 SPORTS UTILITY original miles, many $39,999 Blue. Reliable, Runs Great, screaming eagle accessories. Scooter Battery, Tires, & More. Camper 508-989-8165 133k. Good Tires, 1994 Jeep Grand Red Black, lots of chrome, a Receiver & Sway Bars Recent Brake Job. Like new, used only a few 2002 Mitsubishi Cherokee Laredo must see @ $6500. Joe Hauler Included. Must See To times. Fits 6’ truck bed. $1700 Or Best Offer Call (860)774-7615 Appreciate. 35’ Park Model 508-892-9212 Gallant ES 170k Miles, Engine Runs CARRIER Queen, sleeps 4, all Runs Good, Rear Quarter Great. Has Special Features. Off-Ground With Ramp & $3400 or best offer. amenities, asking $8,700. Trailer Dented, Replaced Engine. Recently Repaired. 2002 Harley Straps. Fits 2-Inch 508-885-6215 Must see! Truck also Fully equipped, furnished 1999 Audi A4 1.8T $2400 $2200 FIRM Pickup Or RV Hitch. available. with 10’x35’ attached 82k Miles. 19” Chrome 508-987-2045 Call Sarah In Dayville At XLH 883 Sportster $225 1990 Nomad Call (508)892-8861 enclosed room. Heated, A/C, Wheels, Body Kit, Custom 720-841-0455 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, Peter (Woodstock) In Campground friendly neighbors, large Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, 2001 Paint, Plus Many Extras. 2003 Ford 860-974-3470 Sleeps 6, Screen & Rain field, family activities, access Asking $9,800 Passenger Pegs & Pillion, Room On Deck, New “Woodland Park” to new built in pool, or best offer Mustang Mach 1 1995 Ford Explorer Custom Grips. 745 RECREATIONAL inexpensive comfortable Excellent Condition Plastic Shed, 3-Burner Beautiful Custom Design, Azure Blue with Black Sport Utility Gas Grill, Deck Funriture, living, located in Woodstock (508)717-9244 Looks & Runs Great. VEHICLES 40’ Park Model Trailer. CT. Park open April-Oct. leather. 18K miles, like brand 4WD, Automatic, V-6, A/C, Or Towable With P/Jack. Sliding Glass Door new. Couple after Tilt, Cruise, Power Asking $4500 1998 Kawasaki $40,000 includes lot. 2009 1999 Buick 860-617-7335 Many Extras Entrance, Full Bath, assessment and the R.E. Tax market parts. $17,500. Windows/Locks. 138,500 Best Offer! 3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8 Call (508)987-8486 Miles. Dark Green, w/Grey 750 Xi Sport Jetski (508)278-7616 or Century Two seater, new battery and 413-433-1479 Central Air 4-Door, Original Owner. Leather Interior. 2003 Kawasaki Winter Insulation Package (508)450-0689 AM/FM/CD/Cassette. recently serviced. Excellent $4500 OBO 2004 Chevrolet Nomad condition. Includes trailer 1991 Ford Tioga Paid $47,000 New. 508-277-5944 $3000 OBO Asking $29,995 OBO Prowler Travel Monte Carlo LS Red On Tan, 1500cc, 6300 and cover. $2500 or best Class-C Camper 860-774-0757 offer. Call (508)234-0252 617-524-6220 Black/Grey, Excellent Ask For Art Miles. Shaft Drive, Water 25k Miles, Mint Condition. Trailer 1999 Buick Park Condition, 43k Miles. Cooled, Hard Bags, Full Sized Bed In Back. Windshield, Floor Boards 2002 Citation 1999 Model 27X Ave $8000 1998 GMC Jimmy 1998 Polaris ATV Sleeps 6 27 Foot Trailer, Sleeps 508-987-1350 Front/Rear. Magnum 425, 4x4 MUST SELL! 31Ft. Travel Loaded, like new, leather, Excellent Condition. Seven With 2 Bunks. 122K miles. $4500. Sport Utility 4D Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 $10,000 Full Shower/Bath. Excellent V6 Engine, 4WD, Includes: Helmet, Years Ago. Used Very Little 860-935-9266 Trailer Call (508)752-8683 2004 Nissan Leather Chaps, Tourmaster Condition, Only 2 Owners, Automatic Transmission, Since. Needs Battery. $13,999. One owner, kept on Rarely Used. Maxima SE Summer Jacket. Asking $3000 1994 Class-A site, nice camper, includes Very Good Condition, 92k Mileage, Excellent $7,800 back ladder, spare tire, Must Sell! 1999 Ford Condition, Loaded. 508-885-3136 $4800 125k Miles. (860)779-0414 860-888-5207 Motor Home awning, electric jack, sleeps Escort LX $8000 Asking $4995.95 31 Foot Challenger 6, lots of storage, huge Please Call Allison 4-Cylinder, 4-Door, 5-Speed. 860-928-6853 M-310-Ford-460 bathroom, queen bed, 1 large 860-942-3201 Over 30 MPG. Excellent Troy-Bilt Roto Tiller 2003 Yamaha 2004 90cc Polaris 20k Miles, Very Good slide-out in living room & Condition 8HP, One Owner 2001 Chevy Condition. dinette area. Pictures on $800 YZ125R Predator ATV Wells, Maine Retails For Over $3000 Mint Condition, Garaged. Excellent Condition, Asking $8000 www.breezybendrv.com $1,900 OBO South Killingly Blazer LT Tow Vehicle Available! 2005 40’ Breckenridge Second Owner, 6-Cylinder, Hardly Ridden. Aftermarket Lights, Brand Call (508)987-1519 for 508-754-2323 860-774-4130 $2000 New Battery, New Tires, 508-832-3164 Park Model Home Electronic Shift-on-The-Fly 4 more details Enclosed Room Addition, Wheel Drive. Very Clean, Call 508-254-8663 Electric And Kick Start And 1999 Ford After 4pm & Weekends Runs Like New. Garage Kept. 1995 Allegro Bay Plus Screen Room & Deck. 2004 Subaru Runs Great, Needs Nothing! 2003 Trail- Double Loft, Sleeps 10. 94k Miles, 22MPG. Or 508-248-5466 Comes With Kids Racing 28 foot diesel RV, 15,000 Mustang Impreza WRX And Leave Message Boots & Gloves. miles (original) sleeps 5, Fully Furnished & 6-Cylinder Automatic, 94k All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, Asking $6000 Cruiser Landscaped. 508-864-3846 A $1600 Value $24,000. Miles, White. Power Seats, Heated Seats & Mirrors. Call (860)774-4331 26’, queen bunk house, light Meadow Ledge Resort Windows, Locks & Steering. For $900 FIRM May-October Custom Green Paint & 2004 Harley “A REAL MUST SEE”, weight, stereo, micro, A/C, Very Good Condition. Spoiler. 5-Speed. 2004 Jeep 1996 22’ heat, 6 gallon hot water, $75,000 Davidson Ultra Moving, Must Sell! 508-278-6123 $3500 Asking $14,900 OBO Liberty Sport Classic Call Randy Dutchmen Classic tub/shower. $8000 firm. Call 508-764-4570 Call 774-289-3929 Silver, 49k Miles. 508-765-5097 Call (508)579-8141 Or 508-764-7986 5500 miles, $17000. Trailer 760 VANS/TRUCKS Excellent Condition. Call (508)943-0242 1999 Ford Ranger CD/AM/FM Radio. 2004 Honda 1 Owner, Kept On Site. 2004 29’ 1969 GMC Pick-Up Extended Cab Pickup 2005 Chrysler Asking $14,200 Includes Stabilizer Bars, Springdale 6ft Stepside, 350 V8 4 bolt V6, 4.0L Pacifica Foreman 2 Doors, Awning, Screen main, chrome stacks, three 131,780 Miles. Recent 774-364-1133 2004 XL 883 Room, New Gas Tanks, Travel Trailer on the tree headers, Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly Or After 5pm Rubicon 500cc Full Bathroom, Kitchen, Highway. New Tires, Great “very low miles and hours” Super slide, A/C, sleeps 6, edelbrock, much more. Runs Well. 508-886-7184 Harley Bedroom, A/C & Heat. like new, $13,500. Family Car, Well Maintained. must sell. baby on the way!!! Asking $5000 OBO Call for details, $3500 Ask For Linda Call (860)753-0185 (860)963-1000. Leave (Book Value $6000+) $6500 OBO Davidson used 25 times tops. $5000 or Call 508-867-8491 860-923-1848 Photos Available 3400 miles, lots of best offer. Ask For Annie message Call Bill & Andrea 2004 Subaru Call (860)315-7167 2004 Sunliner 860-377-0396 Forester XS upgrades, mint 1997 24’ T2199 1999 Mercury 860-928-1064 condition, handles Stable Jack, Patio Awning, CD, A/C, Sunroof, Etc. great. $7200 or best 2005 Honda Dutchman Pop-Up 1985 Ford F-600 Cougar Pictures & Details At Rancher 4-wheeler Furnace, AM/FM/CD Player, www.woodstock4sale.com offer. Won’t last long! Camper Spare Tire, Outside Shower, Box Truck 92k, V6, 5 Speed, All 2005 Ford 2x4, Army Green color, Options. College Very Clean. Call (508)347-8969 Model 1007 Monitor Panel, Skylight, TV low miles, runs good, needs Focus Sedan Asking $11,000 extremely low mileage, used Sleeps 6 Antenna, A/C, Enclosed some new brake lines. $1000 Forces Sale 4-Door, Automatic, 53k mostly for yard work. Bathroom, Shower. or best offer. $3800 OBO 860-428-4381 Asking $2800 Great Condition. Heat, Miles, A/C, CD/MP3 Player, 2005 Aquila 250 Refrigerator, Stove, Etc. Unit Like New, Very Clean! Call (508)922-3936 Call Red, Gray Interior, Keyless 740 MOTORCYCLES INCLUDES TRAILER $8995 508-476-3907 Entry, Power Windows & Cruiser Must Sell! $2700 860-774-2984 508-335-1283 Locks, Dependable, Great 1983 Suzuki 356 miles, showroom Call (860)779-9756 413-537-0619 1989 Chevy 1500 Gas Mileage. condition, bike can be seen Coleman Niagra Short bed Z71 off road. $7500 NADA Book Value 1100cc at 364 Main Street, Oxford. 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 2002 12x40 Park $1500 or best offer. 2000 Chrysler $2700. Pop-Up Asking $6800 Motorcycle *NEW LISTING* Call (774)280-2480 Sebring 508-868-3043 Model GS1100G Call (774)280-2630 Model RV Great Condition! Heat, Used Only 3 Years. Has Camper (like brand new) on beautiful Inside/Outside Stoves, Convertible lot in campground can be Slide-Out Dinette, 1990 Chevy S10 97k Miles, No Repairs 2006 GT Mustang Since Been Kept In Storage. 35 Feet Long, 8 Feet Wide Excellent Condition. 2005 Honda VT750 Komfort Brand. used for a full 6 months (15 Refrigerator, Inside/Outside 4-Cylinder, 50k Original Needed. Carfax Report Convertible April-15 October every year) Shower, Toilet, Lots Of Miles, 5-Speed, Red. Provided. Must Be Seen! Shadow Spirit $4000 Bright Red, Black Lot paid for until 2097. Storage. Sleeps 6-8. Amazing Condition $3500 Firm Call 508-234-5012 Mint Condition, Low 860-974-0083 $48,000 Asking $7500 $2000 Firm 860-634-4632 Top/Interior. Automatic, 49k 860-928-4584 Miles (Mostly Long Trips). Mileage, Always Garaged. Call Don (508)344-9499 508-248-5620 Call 860-928-0395 Shaker 1000 Sound System. 1987 Yamaha Pearl Blue/Metallic Silver 2000 Ford Stored In Winter. Ford XV535 Motorcycle Flame, Chrome Backrest. Escort ZX2 Anti-Theft & Lojack. 59,920 Miles, New Battery, Asking $4500 OBO 5-Speed, 86k Miles, MUST SELL! Owner’s Manual, Service Call 860-792-0506 Excellent Condition. $22,000 Manual Included. $2000 508-987-0947 $900 OBO Call 774-230-9583 Call Robert 2005 Yamaha 2006 Scion XB 508-987-5167 TTR90 Motorcycle 2000 Ford Still In New Condition! 3-Speed Transmission, Has 19k Miles On It. Carries 1994 Harley Electric Start. Purchased Mustang GT Platinum Warranty, Good Brand New Off Showroom $13,500 OBO Until 2012, Or 70k Miles. All Davidson Floor, But Never Used. Candy Apple Red, Options, 35-40MPG, Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, ZERO Miles On Bike. Pristine Condition! Burgundy Exterior. good shape, extra lights, Paid $2000 33,010 Miles. Excellent Inside/Out. extra chrome, forward Asking $1500 Fully Loaded, Including $12,800 controls. $7500. I Have All Paperwork MagnaFlow Exhaust, 508-943-5954 Call (508)864-3198 508-765-9431 AEM Intake, Lojack. Stored Winters. Serious Inquiries Only 860-923-9618 2000 Nissan Altima Perfect Condition, 111k Miles Fully Loaded. Asking $4000 774-289-1321 2001 Subaru Forrester Standard, Recent Brakes, A/C, Roof Racks. Looks & Runs Great. $5,500 OBO 508-987-3244 2002 BMW 325ci Convertible Excellent Condition. 38,883 Miles. Automatic Transmission With Sports Shift Mode. Grey Leather Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Harmon-Kardon Sound System, Premium Wheels, Etc. $19,999 Contact Josh 508-885-7085 B15 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 29, 2009

760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 767 VEHICLES WANTED 1992 GMC 1994 Ford F150 1996 Ford E-250 1997 Dodge 2001 GMC Sierra 2003 Ford CAT D8H High-top Mini Diesel Truck XLT 4x4 Xtracab 3/4 Ton Heavy Duty, Dakota Sport 4x4 Turbo Diesel 4x4 Ranger XLT Bulldozer Wheelchair UPS Truck-Style, Pickup Extended Utility Van. Power everything, 122K Long bed with liner, 3.0 liter Cable Blade - Power Shift Van Needed Aluminum Grumman Body, Looks Good, Runs 75k Miles On Engine, miles, looks good, runs Pick Up v-6, 5 speed auto, 26k , Runs Good In excellent running Shelves. Rebuilt 186k Original Miles. good. Rhino spray on 94,000 miles, loaded, excellent condition. $8900. Transmission/Motor, Excellent! V8, PW, Well Maintained. A/C, $12,000 condition with fully PL, Cruise, 5-Speed, bedliner. leather, $15,500. Call (860)963-7458 automatic wheel chair lift New Fuel Tank, Radiator, Tool Shelves. Great For Asking $4000. Call (860)753-0185 or (860)928-3477 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Cold A/C. Floor Coverings! Call (508)867-3741 and closing doors. 11’ Area Behind Seats $2,900 OBO $2100 (860)779-1886 evenings Please leave message Excellent Condition Call Mike 2003 Isuzu NPU 767 VEHICLES WANTED (508)764-2807 14,100GVWR 2003 Honda 508-269-2420 1997 F150 Call 5pm-8:30pm TRX250 EX ATV 4x2, third door, six 16 ft Box Truck 508-867-6546 Runs Great! Looks Great! 1996 Town & passenger, V6, 116K, A/C, 2002 GMC Safari V8 automatic transmission, Junk Cars & $2100 OBO 6-CD changer, power 4.3L, AWD/ABS/Cruise, power steering, power Trucks Wanted Country LXI Van windows/locks, tow brakes. Runs great, very $ 240k Miles, Recent Sticker New Tires, Seats 8, Fr. Paying $50-$300 CASH! 860-634-0581 package, runs great, one clean, 10 ft loading ramp. ROSS RECYCLING No Title Needed! 1994 Chevy 3/4 & Tires. Needs Exhaust. owner, always maintained, all Green, Clean $10,000. Ton $900 OBO recent brakework done, very $8000 Call (774)230-1437 We Pay More!! Call Jess Auto Removal 1996 Chevy Call 508-943-3812 clean, some rust, 860-963-7484 401-639-9398 350 V8, 2WD, excellent Or 508-259-9403 All Scrap Metals, condition, 190k miles, new K3500 Pickup dependable. $4500. We Pick Up Cars (508)277-7829 Cars, Trucks 7 Days A Week! tires, recent brakes and 6.5 Diesel, Auto, 4x4, 8’ Bed, 1997 Chevy Tahoe 2003 Silverado tuneup. $3000. 149k. New Batteries, Tires, 2003 Chevy Batteries, Call (774)272-1192 Front-End Bushings, Brake Beautiful Maroon & Grey 1998 Nissan 2500 HD Lines, Bedliner, Fuel All Major Parts Replaced, Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, Copper Wire, VEHICLES FOR PARTS Good Tires, High Miles, Frontier Pickup Venture Tank/Pump/Lines, Engine 75K miles, in very good grey, loaded, leather, Appliances... “California” Cooler Lines, Clean. Leather. 4 cylinder auto, bedliner, tonneau, chrome step, tow 1987 Chevy 3/4 $9000 Wife Got Another Car. $4700. condition. Asking $6000 or package, excellent condition. 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Ton Pickup 1967 F-250 860-779-2568 $2500 Cash Takes It! Call (508)499-6748 best offer. Call (978)697-0706 Putnam, CT 06260 Runs Strong Call Tatyana, Had Fire In Engine Service Truck 508-615-2540 (508)949-6082 Compartment. Had with lumbertack. New 97 Dodge 1999 Ford 860-928-7165 Rebuilt 350 Engine, Auto engine, 6x6x10’ (enclosed). Truck Cap Transmission, And Conversion Van 2001 Dodge White Fiberglass, With 2-3 Motorcycle Trailer Excellent Shape Ranger Transfer Case. Haulmark 2006 Harley Dakota Sport 2003 Dodge Sliding Windows, Tinted Lincoln Town Car $4700 5 speed, 2WD, 181K miles, Glass, Cargo Rack. Heavy-Duty Leafs On “Dyna” Street Bob, Black Extended cab, Blue, 80K bedliner, ladder racks, Ram 1500 Wanted Rear-End. Reese Hitch, cherry, 2000 miles. Or Best Offer miles, very good condition, 4 Years Old, Fits ‘97-’03 alloy wheels, Extended cab, 4.7L, 4WD, F-150 Extended Cab (6’ Bed). 2002 Or NEWER Fisher Plow-Frame, New 12 foot, pungo 120, kayak Call After 5pm Or bed liner, like new. PRICE REDUCED runs excellent, bed liner. Chuck Gander with paddle, vest. $5800 or best offer. Asking $500 Exhaust, Ladder Rack Weekends $1,800 OBO $8100. 508-736-3114 508-335-1153 (951)522-0573 860-917-7381 Call (860)779-7807 Call (860)779-0818 Call (508)347-7832 (860)428-3478 Aut motive

Mini Cooper Small in Name Only 2009 BMW Mini Cooper Delivers a Lot of Style and Fun in its Small Package

BY KEITH GRIFFIN in the Mini Cooper. The automatic I drove is rated at 25 mpg city and BMW has succeeded in trans- 34 mpg highway. During the week forming the Mini Cooper from an I had it, which included a round enjoyable car to one that most trip to Boston, it averaged about people would be proud to have in 29.8. It’s a regular fuel sipper. their driveways. The distinctive Let’s not kid ourselves. This is a little convertible enjoys an iconic small car second in size only to design that continues to make it the Smart fortwo (145.6 inches vs. stand out from the competition. I 98.4 inches in length) so safety is just wish BMW had tweaked the important. The Mini Cooper has design enough so that people an enhanced roll bar system, could tell the difference between brake system with anti-lock the new and old models. brakes (ABS), electronic brake Let’s get the important stuff out force distribution, cornering of the way first. The soft-top con- brake control and brake assis- vertible opens electronically at tant, as well as dynamic stability the flip of a toggle switch. No The 2009 Mini Cooper keeps the fun in convertible driving with a distinctive style and an control with start-off assistant annoying levers to click clack easy-to-fold top. are all standard features. open. Basically, in the time it Dynamic traction control with the size of the side windows, but Convertible that I drove had the takes you to read this sentence, electronically differential lock it has a long way to go. In a week optional Sports Button. the Mini’s top is open and ready control feature on the drive of driving I never once felt com- Positioned in front of the gear for driving in the sun. OK, that’s a wheels enhances traction under fortable changing lanes without selector lever on the center con- bit of an exaggeration, but its 15- acceleration, and is available as triple checking the space was sole, the Sports Button controls second opening and closing time an option or as part of the Sport clear. Backing up is aided by rear engine management, steering is still pretty impressive. The roof Package. sensors that beep a stern warn- and the automatic transmission. also opens partially to give you a The Mini Cooper is a pretty good ing when you’re approaching an (The model loaned to me for a sunroof-type experience. value at $23,900 for the base object. week by Mini came with the six- Another unexpected benefit is a model. Throw in things like the I love the layout of the Mini’s speed automatic transmission.) trunk that, while not exactly spa- sport package at $1500, the auto- dashboard. The use of toggle Activating the sports mode at the cious, is usable. I’ve driven much matic transmission at $1250 and switches is just brilliant and adds touch of a button, BMW says “the larger convertibles like the all- heated seats (a must for just the right sense of playfulness driver adjusts the gas pedal con- new Infiniti G37 that have non- Northeast convertible owners) at to the driving experience. The trol map for a far higher standard existent trunks when the top is $500 and the price starts to creep large speedometer looks like of agility and even more direct open. (In the G37 you might be up. It’s a convertible I highly rec- something Flavor Flav would steering response. And on cars able to store a spare thought or ommend, especially if you’re have in his jewelry chest and the featuring automatic transmis- two, that’s about it.) The Mini going through a midlife crisis. “Openometer” records how long sion, finally, electronic manage- Cooper’s trunk has an expanded the roof has been open. Sure, it’s ment again helps to make the luggage compartment opening, (Questions and comments about hokey, but it does serve as a good gearshift even faster.” It’s auto- rear seat backrests that can be this review and other automotive reminder to reapply your sun- motive writer heresy to admit folded down and locked into posi- concerns can be e-mailed to used- screen, if nothing else. this, but in most instances you’re tion, and a pivoting, two-position [email protected]. All It’s a great looking dash, but it’s going to get much better results shelf for packages. queries are answered.) confusing as heck to operate. when you leave the shifting to the Surprisingly, somebody 6’2” (like Nothing is intuitive and it electronic overlords. However, this reviewer) can comfortably VITAL STATISTICS requires taking your eyes off the you’ll get much more pleasure if enter and exit the Mini. I didn’t Wheelbase: 97.1 inches road for substantial amounts of you do the shifting yourself. even have the seat all the way Length: 145.6 inches time until you get used to the con- For those of you keeping track at back. Having said that, this car, Width: 66.3 inches trols. Also, no car stereo system home, the base Mini Cooper while it has four seats, is still best Height: 55.4 inches should require in-depth time comes with 1.6-liter engine that suited to two adults. A third per- Curb weight: 2745 lbs. with the user manual to work produces 118 horsepower at 6,000 son of small stature could be Engine: 1.6-liter four cylinder basic functions. Manufacturers rpm with torque peaking at 114 thrown into the mix. Horsepower: 118 at 6000 rpm seem to forget that 16-year olds lb. feet at 4,250 rpm. The engine Now that I’ve covered the fun Torque: 114 lb. ft. at 4250 rpm are good at that stuff, while it’s 46- is going to whine in protest a lit- stuff, let me touch on the gloomy EPA estimated mpg city/high- year olds who are making the tle bit under hard acceleration, side of things. The visibility with way: 25/34 payments. but it’s a fun note to hear with the the top up is horrendous in the Base price: $23,900 One of my complaints with the top down. With a combination of Mini Cooper. The best way to As-tested price: $27,150 previous generation Mini Cooper a Twin-Scroll turbocharger and describe the view through the Also consider: Mazda Miata, was it felt underpowered when direct fuel injection, the Mini rear window is obscured. Side Smart fortwo, Pontiac Solstice you want to press the pedal to the Cooper S has 172 horsepower, an visibility is hampered by the metal for some driving fun (or, almost 50 percent boost, with 177 large C pillars. BMW said it more practically, to merge onto lb. feet of torque. improved visibility by increasing the highway). The new Mini Fuel economy, of course, is good B16 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 29, 2009