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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Voters send $49M budget to referendum “Character is the basis PINIONS SHARED ON SCHOOL PLAN TEACHER CUTS of happiness and happi- O , ness the sanction of BY CLARE HOPKINS state money as well as $342,735 in bringing the total to about $13 mil- fied staff positions. character.” VILLAGER STAFF WRITER cuts to the Town Hall budget. The lion. More than 100 residents came to KILLINGLY — Residents voted to new mill rate with the additional Town Manager Bruce Benway said vote on and express their concerns send a $49 million budget to the polls funds is 19.45. One mill equals $1 in the funds will allow for the library to over the budget. later this month at Town Meeting taxes paid for every $1,000 in assessed stay open on Fridays and the town “Teachers are not nonessential Monday, May 16. property value. A mill rate of 19.45 will avoid having to cut an assistant employees. You cannot cut any more INSIDE The original proposed $49.07 mil- would mean that taxpayers with town clerk and a cutting a full-time teachers from this school system. $150,000 assessments would pay Recreation Department employee to When you cut teachers from the A8 — OPINION lion budget was increased to $49.87 million with the addition of $808,000 $2,918 in taxes, $53 more than the part time. school system, the people who suffer A12 — SPORTS in state funds. amount paid this fiscal year. Board of Education Chairman are students,” said Monique The education budget will receive Alexis Rich said the additional funds Revellese. B1 — HOT SPOT Prior cuts to the school budget amounted to $1.28 million, some of $683,000 bringing the total to $36.7 could help avoid additional cuts. The Revellese’s sentiments earned B3 — CALENDAR which will be restored with the new million and the $12.9 million Town original budget included cutting four Hall budget will receive $125,000 teacher positions and 2.5 non-certi- B4 — OBITS Please Read BUDGET, page A11 B5 — RELIGION

LOCAL Twilight’ concert to benefit Homemakers BY CLARE HOPKINS cash bar and silent auction. Northeastern Connecticut. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “The exquisite food, won- With 450 clients and close THOMPSON — Day derful music, exciting auc- to 90 employees, the Kimball Healthcare will host tion items and the chance to Homemakers program pro- the 6th Annual Twilight in relax with friends while vides non-medical support the Country, a dinner stroll strolling throughout this services such as general and concert at Greystone pristine historic property housecleaning and chores, Farm, in Thompson, CT on make for an unforgettable running errands, meal plan- Sunday, June 5. experience that is not to be ning and preparation, Musical entertainment missed,” said event co-chair bathing, dressing, toileting, June Schoppe. transportation to medical will include musicians from Courtesy photos Villager Old Sturbridge Village and Twilight in the Country is appointments, shopping and the American Band. The a benefit for Day Kimball recreation outings as well as Nadia Panciano receives a dictionary from Rotary member Bob Interview event also includes a house HomeCare, Day Kimball socialization, medication Simons. tour, hors d’oeuvres, a multi- HomeMakers and Hospice & Palliative Care of Page A4 course dinner stroll, wine Please Read DKH, page A11 Rotary gives SPORTS RUNNING THE RACE the gift of reading

BY CLARE HOPKINS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER The Danielson Rotary Putnam Fishing donated around 300 dic- tionaries to schools in Derby Killingly and Brooklyn Page A12 last week. For the past six years the Danielson Rotary Club has donated hard EVERDAY ECOLOGIST cover dictionaries to all third graders in the towns of Danielson and PAGE A5 KILLINGLY — On Saturday, Brooklyn including St. May 14, the Parks and James School. OPINION Recreation Department held the “The mission of the second River Fun Race Day GET YOUR Danielson Rotary is to event, which included a 2-mile help our community. One POINT ACROSS kayak on the Quinebaug way we give back to the PAGE A8 Reservoir, a 0.75-mile run to the community is by giving a River Trail, and a mile on hard cover dictionary to WHAT TO DO wheels to the finish line. Zara Robinshaw receives a all third graders which dictionary from Rotary mem- A CALENDAR will positively affect their Top: River Fun Race first place win- ber Nick Haines. lives for many years,” OF AREA EVENTS ner Mike Grudzinski and his daugh- said President-Elect tionary fund. Their name, PAGE B3 ter, third place finisher Anna Sheryl Kempain. along with the seal of the Grudzinski. Rotary member Linda Danielson Rotary, is Lamoureux said that placed in the cover of a Left: Team members of team Beauty and the Beast transition at the each week at Rotary meet- dictionary so the child River Fun Race Day event on May ings members have a who receives it will know 14. drawing in which the who sponsored it for For the story and more pho- lucky person donates their winnings to the dic- tos, turn to page A3! Please Read GIVING, page A11 A2 • Friday, May 20, 2011 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Center Street businesses and more memories Natalie Coolidge is one of the Center St. Package Store. wondered if I had come across tioned the shoe repair shop on many former Killingly residents The Windham County Buster’s Billiards on Academy or Center Street. A check of the who are able to read this column Transcript ran a lengthy article in Central Streets. Natalie had no Killingly Business Encyclopedia online. ILLINGLY December 1952 about Mailhot’s, entry for Buster’s in my older copy 1709-2008 gave the name of Victorin She continues to gather informa- K which Natalie Coolidge extracted of the Business Encyclopedia. Savoie as the proprietor in 1954. tion about businesses for the AT 300 for the Business Encyclopedia. I’m There was nothing under that list- Gary Wrobel remembered it as Encyclopedia and is the editor for including it because it also men- ing in the 1954 Directory on Savoie’s Shoe repair shop. the Killingly Journal, which is pub- tions a number of earlier business Academy Street; however, in that If you remember the above busi- lished twice a year. She sent the fol- establishments that were once on year the Rainbow Billiard Academy nesses or have photos, please con- lowing request. MARGARET Center Street. See how many you was located on Central Street in the tact the Killingly Historical Center “Does anyone have a picture or WEAVER remember. same building where Walter Lis or email me. I am seeing a “domino stories about the Barrowclough “Mailhot’s newly enlarged and lived. Gary was delighted. He said effect” as one memory sparks home that was on the four corners renovated quarters at Center Street that Walter Lis was his uncle, and another. Please keep your recollec- where Zip's is now located? It was else received the e-mail. Luckily,we are nearing completion and will his nickname was Buster. Tom tions coming. Readers really seem moved to Pleasant Street in were able to connect in person. open for inspection this weekend. Bunning then called that he had to enjoy them. Dayville c. 1954. (per Killingly I’ve been having a grand time The building formerly occupied by discovered that Buster’s Billiard Margaret M. Weaver is the Historical Journal 2008:15-1, pg. 43). reading and extracting information the Modern Laundry has been Academy was listed on Academy Killingly Municipal Historian. We have no photos of the way that from a photocopy of the 1954 entirely remodeled inside and pro- Street in the 1948 Directory. Gary Special thanks to Natalie Coolidge, corner previously looked before all Danielson Directory that Tom vides space for the conduct of both said that his cousin Wayne Lis Richard Anger, Wayne Lis, Gary the construction took place. It Bunning gave me. I like trying to laundry and dry cleaning services. remembered that the Academy Wrobel, and Tom Bunning for assis- would be great to have those pic- picture a street at a particular time Mailhot’s recently vacated their for- Street room was very small and tance with materials and memories tures in our collection.” in our history. He thought it might mer space in the Elk’s building and probably only had two tables. The used in this column. For additional If you have photos or memories be more helpful if I separated the all equipment has been moved into one on Central Street was on the information visit the Killingly of this location, please contact the odd and even numbers rather than the new establishment. The wood third floor of a large brick building Historical Center Wednesday or Killingly Historical Center or e- keeping them in sequence as they turning shop, which was attached and had room for six tables. Major Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by mail me. were listed. to the Modern Laundry, has been league umpire Frank Dascoli fre- appointment), visit www.killingly- What a small world it is! Recently Since I’ve been talking about removed leaving the entire floor quented the poolroom. It had a won- history.org, or call 860-779-7250. when I was at the Center a gentle- Center Street, I thought I’d give you space available for laundry and derful view so “Buster” could look Margaret Weaver may be reached at man came up to me and said that he the businesses there in 1954. Odd cleaning operations. The well all over Danielson. Wayne thought [email protected]. was Richard Anger, the grandson of numbers beginning with 1: John known cleaning concern was estab- that he uncle sold the business Note: Neither the Killingly Historical “Mr. Angie” on Mechanics Street Hancock Mutual Life Insurance lished thirty years ago by the late about 1960 (conversations week of Center nor I have Caller ID. Please who was mentioned in the March 25 Co.; E.B. Wilbur Insurance Agency; Frank Mailhot and following his 5/8/11). leave your name and phone number Killingly at 300 column. He, too, was Danielson Travel Bureau; J. W.Hall, death, the business was carried on I don’t believe anyone has men- when calling. Thank you. looking for pictures of the building optometrist; 3, a vacant store; 5, by his widow and their three sons. that had housed his grandfather’s Sunny Lunch; no 7; 9, Evelyn’s Their original shop was annexed a store. Almost as an aside he men- Beauty Shop; 11, Nap’s Barber; 13, few years ago by the Windham tioned that he was Karen Anger’s M. J. Juhola, kitchen cabinets and County National Bank and they father. Now, she and my daughter Edward Hatch Agency (insurance); moved into larger quarters across VILLAGER ALMANAC Patience were not only graduates of 19, H. H. Schneider, optometrist; 23, the street, vacated by the Ingalls Killingly High School’s Class of Carl’s Lunch; 25, Shawmut TV & Printing Company. Their purchase QUOTATION OF THE WEEK 1988 but both also went to Appliances; 27 and 29 both vacant; last December of the Modern Elizabethtown College in 31, McEwen’s Paint & Wallpaper; 33 Laundry business and property and “Teachers are not nonessential employees. You cannot cut Pennsylvania. I hadn’t seen him in vacant. Even numbers beginning their expansion to their new loca- any more teachers from this school system. When you cut teach- years so it was great to do a little with 2: Leo’s Barber Shop; 4 1/2, tion have come as a steady growth.” ers from the school system, the people who suffer are students.” catching up. Celia’s Beauty Salon; 6, Blais Natalie noted in another entry Richard had a strange thing hap- Downyflake Donut Shop; 8, V. H. that the establishment closed in - Killingly resident Monique Revellese, at Town Meeting, pen when he tried to e-mail me. Forcier, insurance and Bussiere 1989. My neighbor Gary Wrobel commenting on the school budget. Although I did not receive his Real Estate; no 10 or 12; 14, BPOE mentioned, “They were big time.” email, it did not come back to him Danielson Lodge No. 1706; 16, Louis’ Mailhot’s had its own trucks and as undeliverable. Here he had omit- Goodyear Shoe Shop; 20, Interstate even did the Navy uniforms from BOOK OF THE WEEK ted my middle initial M in the e- Orpheum Theatre; 30, Mailhot the base (conversation 5/14/11). 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KILLINGLY VILLAGER Friday, May 20, 2011 • A3 Grudzinski claims victory in ACCURACYCCURACY WAATCHTCH The Killingly Villager is commit- River Fun Race ted to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safe- guards are in place to ensure accu- BY CLARE HOPKINS pants are seen smiling and enjoying them- rate reporting, mistakes can occur. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER selves during and after the race,” said Confirmed fact errors will be cor- KILLINGLY — Residents got competitive Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation rected at the top right hand corner this past Saturday,May 14 at the second River Tracy Wood. “There were even some specta- of page A3 in a timely manner. tors that talked about registering next year, Fun Race Day event sponsored by the Parks If you find a mistake, call and Recreation Department. they apparently saw something they liked and want to be apart of. That’s always a good (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- The event included a 2-mile kayak on the ness hours. During non-business Quinebaug Reservoir, a 0.75-mile run to the feeling for the department and workers to River Trail where participants wheeled, most hear at the end of the day and after all the hours, leave a message in the edi- on either rollerblades or scooters, for a mile efforts and time put into this event.” tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will before finishing with a 1-mile bicycle sprint This is the second year the event celebrat- return your phone call. to the finish at the Danielson Little League ing the Quinebaug River Trail is taking field complex portion of the River Trail. place. Eisley said that three years ago the “Our Recreation Department really hopes event had a good turnout, but last year there more teams will come out next year to take were not enough participants. on the challenge of this out of the ordinary “The race started three years ago when the PUBLIC relay race, the new course layout worked town finished the river trail. We collaborated very well,” said Recreation Supervisor with the Last Green Valley to set up an event Anthony Eisley. “I want to really stress my that incorporated the Quinebaug River, use MEETINGS gratitude to the Killingly Resident Trooper, the trails and also to kind of celebrate open- Danielson Fire Department, KB Ambulance ing of the skateboard park,” said Eisley. and support staff for helping insure the safe- Eisley said the course has changed a little KILLINGLY ty of our racers on this wonderful day.” since the first time it ran. Monday, May 23 The winner of the event was Dayville’s “The Quinebaug has its own problems as Mike Grudzinski, who competed as a solo far as the rapids. We’re making sure the • Board of Recreation — 6 p.m. participant, and posted a winning time of 35 event is very safe for the kayak portion and Community Center minutes and 22 seconds receiving the top we’ve moved that portion to the Quinebaug • Special Planning and Zoning prize of $100. The four-person team of Beauty reservoir.” Commission — 7 p.m. Town Meeting Room and the Beasts wasn’t far behind and took Residents can visit the recreation depart- • Town – Wide Referendum — 6 a.m. second place with a time of 36 minutes and 50 ment website at www.killingly.org and click seconds and another solo participant, Anna on the parks and recreation tab to see more Tuesday, May 17 Grudzinski, rounded out the top three with a programs and upcoming events or stop by time of 40 minutes and 11 seconds. the Killingly Community Center at 185 Broad • Tea Party Patriots — 7 p.m. Town Hall This race is one that the department hopes Street in Danielson. Room 102 to see continue and become more popular • Public Safety Commission — 7 p.m. each year of its existence. Clare Hopkins may be reached at (860) 928- Community Center “It’s always a nice thing when the partici- 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at clare@vil- lagernewspapers.com. Wednesday, May 18

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Courtesy photos Killingly residents transition from the running por- tion to the wheels portion at the River Fun Race Day event on May 14.

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This year Killingly High School saw four stu- We’d Like tor Jeffrey Ethier, the program centers on preparing students dents accepted to perform in either the Honor Wind Ensemble to Know. www.countrysidedoors.com for the competitive and demanding world of music. or Honor Mixed Choir categories at the Divisional Oxford, MA Email:[email protected] Rodgers comments on the three-fold nature of level. Rodgers reflects on the number of Killingly preparing for a career in the music field, “If music students participating in the conference: Send your letters to: you’re going to go into music, you have to “Only eight percent of the total number of Letter to the Editor learn to read it, you have to learn to write it, students were from Connecticut. We had Villager Newspapers as well as to perform it.” In order to fully four of those kids—which is huge. We are a 283 Rte169 Unit #2 develop the skills and knowledge needed for little corner of the state and no one would Woodstock, CT the post-secondary study of music, the call us an affluent community. To be able to 06281 Performing Arts Music pathway requires stu- have four students come from our school was dents to have four years on the choral side or four a terrific testament to these students’ work.” One years on the instrumental side of the program. student who has been involved in every festival is Rodgers works with students focused on enhancing their Aaron Ney, a trumpet player and one of the two Performing vocal/choral talents and Ethier is involved with the instrumen- Arts Music pathway students in the program this year. Yet tal and band students. Ethier comments, “Every kid has his or another festival the Killingly Music Department participates her niche—his or her talent or skill or quality that they exem- in is the New England Music Festival Association (NEMFA) plify. The pathway is a perfect opportunity to bring that to Concert Festival, which alternates host communities between life.” To receive a completion of the Music pathway, a student Vermont and Connecticut each year. In 2012, Killingly High must have two years as an honors student and must be a mem- School will host the festival, which is scheduled to run March ber of the program for all four years. In addition, it is recom- 15th through 17th. The Music Department is already at work mended that students take classes to compliment the required planning for this exciting music and community event. Visit us courses. Students may take chorus or band for either college The new high school facility has allowed the department to credit or honors credit. Advanced Placement courses, includ- expand, with more practice and classroom space, storage ing AP Music Theory, are intensive and require students train space for music library materials and uniforms, soundproof- their ear for music and to write what they hear. Pitch, rhythm, ing, a music technology lab, and an acoustically superior audi- online! and music history all play a role in this course and knowledge torium. Rodgers and Ethier are still exploring the space in is tested by AP exams. Coupled with the work students com- order to utilize its full potential. Aside from the changes the plete in the classroom is the years of private music lessons stu- new building has introduced, the Advanced Placement classes www. dents often take to compliment their academic studies. Ethier have been redesigned in order to help students acquire the acknowledges the dedication of the students involved with the knowledge to test out of introductory courses on the college Connecticuts program, “These are the kids who do all the extra things, who level. Rodgers and Ethier have goals for the program, includ- take the private lessons, who are involved musically in their ing bringing in guest musicians to perform and interact with Quiet community. We have several students who go to Killingly students. Thanks to the Learning for Life Fund, there is a Corner Intermediate School to teach lessons with the middle school ‘Percussionist in Residence’ program that has been estab- kids, and that’s another way that they can get honors credit.” lished with the intension to introduce performers and educa- .com Students in the Performing Arts Music pathway have the tors to work with students. As Ethier remarks, “As much as opportunity to compose their own music to be performed we can say that there are so many great things already happen- instrumentally or vocally by members of the ensembles. All of ing in the Killingly Music Program, we’re always looking to this work, in and out of the classroom, helps students to reach the future, towards growth, expansion and further develop- Updated their individual potential. Another aspect of being a part of the ment.” music program is auditioning to perform in district, state and divisional music festivals. Auditioning can be rigorous and For More Information on the Career Pathways Program, weekly! there are steps in the process of auditioning and being accept- contact Bob Brennan at 860-779-6663 ed to play at the various festivals. Students accepted to per- form with the Eastern Connecticut Honor Band, Orchestra, *Paid Advertisement Chorus and Jazz Ensemble work toward auditioning for the A4 • Friday, May 20, 2011 KILLINGLY VILLAGER ‘Art is everywhere and anywhere, art is for anyone and everyone’

BY JACK MELTZER and sociological issues, which I am consistently dence to approach a gallery or for the first-time VILLAGER STAFF WRITER intrigued by.I am lucky enough to meet and con- art student. I feel connected to others, inspired, Pomfret resident Carly Martin has always been nect with so many talented individuals and to and fulfilled by knowing that I am providing a an art lover. provide a place of inspiration and learning for very meaningful service.” A self-proclaimed “life-long” student, Martin the community,and for myself.” has always been interested in the arts, and when What kind of artwork does the gallery fea- the time was for her to single-handedly open her Some might not consider Putnam an art ture? own gallery, Silver Circle Gallery, in Putnam in hotspot — what do you say to refute that? the fall of 2008, it was long overdue. Where does Silver Circle Gallery fit into “I particularly enjoy featuring more contempo- Martin spent the first part of her childhood in a downtown Putnam? rary, non-representational work in a variety of “small arts-oriented, mountain community” in mediums.” southern California, where she said she first “I have always had an ‘If you build it, they will developed her artistic impulses. Martin moved come’ outlook. Art is everywhere and anywhere, Are you an art collector as well? If so, what to Pomfret as a teenager, and has lived on the and art is for anyone and everyone, despite your type of different pieces do you collect? Connecticut coast as well as Florida before mak- demographic, economic, religious or racial sta- ing her return to Pomfret. tus. Human beings have always and will always “My husband James and I have slowly collected Martin, a college student for 13 years, has felt express themselves visually, and as a long-term original artwork over the years. Unfortunately great passion for academics, science and the resident of northeastern Connecticut, I have we have very little wall space, so I relish being arts. She went part-time while raising her two always been well aware of the abundant creative able to have a gallery full of art that I enjoy. children and worked. Martin has studied liberal community hiding in the ‘woodwork.’ At home we have several pieces by local artists. arts at the University of Connecticut, Three Having a gallery in Putnam serves as a place for Jean-Paul Jacquet, Jennifer Flanagan and also Rivers, and Quinebaug Valley Community these artists to convene and show the world from other artist friends and family, as well as College where she holds an associate’s degree in what they are up to. It is also, hopefully, a cata- my children. We have a very eclectic mix of Liberal Arts and Sciences, as well as an associ- lyst for people to get inspired and explore their pieces, but one of our favorites is a Merkin lith- ate’s degree in art. own creativity and self expression on some ograph. We don’t concern ourselves with From there, Martin went to Eastern level, whether they consider themselves to be ‘matching’ anything to our décor. If a piece of Connecticut State University, where she created artistic or not. artwork speaks to us, it can change our whole her own bachelor’s degree, Expressive Visual Silver Circle is a perfect fit for downtown space and add energy and interest in unexpect- Arts, which incorporated all of her past studies Courtesy photo Putnam, because it is focused on enhancing our ed ways. Art truly breathes life into a home.” into one focus. Silver Circle Art Gallery owner Carly Martin. tight-knit community and its quality of life, and Martin recently sat down with the Villager to sharing our uniqueness with both tourists and What kind of different programs and work- Art is about human expression, that being said, discuss the ins and outs of owning an art gallery, locals. Putnam is developing its own look and shops happen at the gallery? we all have the ability to relate to art and we all collecting art, and what art means to her. feel, and more eclectic, diverse elements are con- have creative gifts to share. tributing to what the downtown has to offer. “We offer classes and workshops for children I also have to run the logistics of a business, so I Can you explain what being the owner of an Silver Circle showcases what our creative com- and adults, for all ages and skill levels. For have to be highly organized, diligent, motivated, art gallery is like, and what type of duties munity has to offer. I receive a lot of positive adults we offer evening, weekend, and morning and systematic in my policies and procedures. this position entails? feedback from visitors who consider Putnam to classes and workshops in mediums such as As much as I love art and the freedom of expres- be very quaint and full of surprises, with things watercolor, oil, acrylic painting, drawing, life sion — I have to run a business successfully or I “Being an art gallery owner is a multi-faceted to see and do that they would not expect from a drawing, photography, jewelry, glass painting, will not be here to serve my community.Owning profession. First and foremost, I feel that I am a small rural town, as well as locals who feel fortu- mosaics, business skills for artists, and more. your own business is like having a child. It can facilitator to artists and the community alike. I nate to have me here. I truly appreciate the sup- We also have regular figurative painting and keep you up at night, it always needs your atten- provide artists an opportunity to explore and port of the community and how they have drawing sessions for more experienced/profes- tion, and you have to nurture it in order for it to expand upon their professional endeavors, often embraced my vision.” sional artists to work from. grow. You also have to set your boundaries or serving as a venue for local professional artists We offer birthday parties, after school art class- you can easily lose your identity in the process. and as a launching pad for fledgling artists. By Is all the artwork at the Silver Circle creat- es, summer camps and workshops, and commu- You don’t really get a day off, and even when you definition, a facilitator enables a process to hap- ed by local, “Quiet Corner” residents? nity outreach programs for kids, like ‘Paint the have a ‘sitter,’ you are always worrying. But ulti- pen and encourages people to find their own Town,’ which allows kids to share the gifts of mately, you love it and cannot imagine your life way.I cannot guarantee an artist’s success, but I “Not all of it — I feature artwork from regional creativity and public art with their community. without it.” can offer advice and provide a space for them to and local artists alike. Generally speaking, most One-time workshops are a fun and lighthearted grow and learn within on a professional level. of the artists live within a 90-mile radius. Some outlet for those in need some ‘me’ time, many of What is it about art that fascinates you I am also a facilitator for the community. I of the artists are from the Boston, Hartford, which teach very specific skills. enough to be an art gallery owner? enable the creative process to develop in classes Providence, and New Haven areas, but many of Our ongoing classes are meant to be highly per- and I encourage the appreciation of art by offer- the artists who live very close by are highly sonalized and non-threatening, and to help peo- “Many things. I have always held artists in the ing a place to experience it in a relatable, non- accomplished professional artists who show ple see the world in a different way through highest regard. The intellectual process, inten- threatening, and personal way.My hope is that I mostly in these urban areas. It is very exciting artistic observation. We want people of any age tion, emotion, craftsmanship, skill and innova- can show the continuum of creativity — from for me to be able to show the public what talent to play, explore, and learn. Not only do people tion seen in remarkable art is a thing of genius. classes for children and adults who have never we have in our back yards, and to allow these learn fundamental art skills, but many students The way artists are able to observe the world delved into their creativity, to emerging artists professional artists a chance to interact with tend to learn about themselves as human and convey their thoughts and emotions has and seasoned career artists who exhibit in the their community in a way they have not had beings, and they form positive relationships always moved me on a visceral level. gallery — there is something for anyone and before.” with the group. Creativity opens people up in I am also fascinated, in general, by people. When everyone to enjoy. Art is and should be a part of wonderful ways that they never anticipate.” you are communicating with and through art, everyday living, whether people realize it or not. What is it about featuring local artists at a you are essentially dealing with psychological local art gallery that Tell us about the latest exhibit going on at you enjoy? the gallery.

“It is very gratifying “The current exhibit, ‘Influence,’ features Jean- and personally reward- Paul Jacquet and Charlie Brooks, both painters. ing to be able to provide Once teacher and student, the two decided to opportunities for people paint portraits of each other and also present a that I live in the same body of work that highlights each artist’s influ- community with to ences, which tend to center around people and share their creative tal- the human experience. Jacquet’s work is very ents, which can often be bold, colorful, energetic, and graphic, while a life-changing experi- Charlie’s portraits are more traditional in style ence for them. I find with a subdued color palette. Both are remark- great satisfaction in able and very captivating, responding to human sometimes serving as a emotion and experience in highly personal catalyst for the process ways.” of self-improvement and self-discovery, Jack Meltzer may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. whether it is for an 110, or by e-mail at emerging artist who [email protected]. has never had the confi- REWARD FOR LOST CAT Hemingway

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In addition to these other charge” dow: the amount of daylight is still benefits, choosing to store rainwater (http://www.nerainbarrel.com/Rain ______the same. However, we will be wishing helps to cut down on water pollution. Perfect.html). for weeks like this in the middle of Often stormwater runoff which pass- Several companies work with com- summer when our lawns are brown es over paved driveways (imperme- munities to offer special pricing for and our gardens are dry.This is why I able pavement) can carry pollutants residents. These community events recommend getting a rain barrel. make conserving water more afford- Last Week’s like “sediment, oil, grease, bacteria Answer: Four G’s Rain barrels are one of the best and nutrients” (URI). These pollu- able for the average citizen. Generally ways to utilize the gift that nature there is an “order by date” and then Restaurant, tants travel into our storm drains and Dayville gives us, the gift of water. These bar- into our waterways. the company comes on a certain day rels collect the rainwater from our Some people have concerns about and distributes the rain barrels. rooftops, allowing us to use the water owning a rain barrel. Don’t worry. Several companies offer these special Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? at another time. There are many rea- The lid will keep children from climb- community deals and/or promotions: sons to purchase a rain barrel. It’s one ing into the barrel. Too, most rain bar- Aquarion Water Company – CT The Villager has it to give. of the best ways to conserve water, rels come with a screened opening (http://www.aquarion.com/CT.cfm/s Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! and protect our natural resources. which keeps insects from breeding ection/rainbarrel/page/rainbarrel), “Residential water use increases 40 to inside. 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The New on the beach, the perfect shape and sustainable living group for informa- Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT England Rain Barrel Company tion on rain barrel events or special size for constructing a rain barrel. 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in (NERBC) notes, “1 square inch on a Declaring that all we needed to do was deals. 1,000 sq ft food yields 623 gallons of Don’t say “rain, rain, go away” Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to purchase a spout, a hose, and some (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, water!” This is free water! You cer- kind of covering, we dragged that bar- because this summer we need to say tainly do not need an irrigation sys- “rain, rain, be here to stay!” I’m not Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. 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form. Brooklyn schools to host Masterpiece The show also encourages literature appreciation and SPECIAL VEGETABLES reading with a display of student poetry and a yearly raf- $ 99 Art Show fle of books. This year a Kindle will be raffled courtesy of 6 pack 1 Wal-Mart of Putnam. A selection of books have also been Tomatoes: Better Boy, Jetstar, Early Girl, Bush Early Girl, Yellow BROOKLYN — On Friday, May 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. the provided by Wonderland Books, and librarian Willow Pear, Golden Boy, Sweet 100’s and Roma Brooklyn Schools PTO will sponsor the 5th Annual Therrian. Peppers: Hybrid Bell, Sweet Banana, and Hot Banana Brooklyn Schools Masterpiece Art Show at the Brooklyn To support next year’s show, local artists have donated Elementary School. artwork for a Silent Auction on the night of the show. To Cucumbers, Pickling Cucumbers, Summer Squash, Butternut, The mission of the show is twofold: to recognize the tal- date, the donating artist are: Brittan Goetz, Don Taylor, Zucchini, Basil, Parsley Broccoli, Cabbage & Eggplant ent of local students and share that talent with the com- Carol Spinney, Normand Chartier, Sheri Sochor, Lindsay munity; and to put art supplies in the hands of as many Lehman, Anthony Foronda, and Laura Tedeschi. Matting children as possible. of some pieces has provided by Arts and Framing of $ 99 More than 500 pieces of art are submitted for judging Putnam. 10” Supertunia Hangers 12 and display.All submitted work is displayed by grade level Art show attendees can also show support of our artists $ 99 and judged by a group of local artists. by purchasing as many star stickers as they wanted to 6” Geraniums & Supertunias 5 This year’s judges are: photographer and Pomfret place on paper nametags attached to each piece of work. $ 00 Academy photography teacher Lindsay Lehman; Silver This is called the “You Are A Star” program. The stickers 12” Large Geranium Pots 25 Circle Gallery owner and jeweler Carly Martin; illustrator cost 25 cents each and to go toward funding next year’s art and graphic designer Anthony Foronda; Killingly show. 1/2 $ 99 Elementary School art teacher Paula Bourdeau; and illus- Please come out for this wonderful community event! 4 ” Vinca & Spikes 2 trator and QVCC adjunct professor Eric Spencer. The submitted art- Cemetery Baskets work will be awarded first, second and third $ 99 prizes in five cate- 12” Basket 19 gories awarded in each Larger sizes available up to 36” grade. Special Judges Awards will also be $ 49 presented to the indi- 6 Pack Annuals 2 vidual judges favorite Marigolds, Petunias, Coleus, Begonia, Argeratum, Impatiens, pieces. Dusty Miller, Celosia, & Salvia All the prizes are in the form of art sup- plies to keep the cre- ative sprit moving. The Brooklyn Schools PTO has generously provided nearly $1,000.00 in art sup- Find the plants you plies, ribbons and cer- tificates. want for your garden All participants received an Honorable Mention ribbon. The and landscape at PTO also offered a free art supply raffle for the Sprucedale Gardens Honorable Mention entrants. Other dona- tions for prizes have Flowering trees, shade trees & trees for small spaces come from Walgreen’s Shrubs, ground covers, vines, native plants, roses of Killingly, Staples of (climbers, hardy shrub roses, David Austin roses) Killingly, and Walmart of Lisbon. Fruit trees & small fruits, including: During the show Apples, 3 in 1 apple trees, pears, asian pears, plums, Illustrator Anthony cherries, peaches, blueberries, lingonberries, strawberries, Foronda will be doing two short presenta- raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, rhubarb, figs, kiwi tions on how his work Herbs, hanging baskets, vegetables & method. There will also be two community annual flowers art projects for the Extensive selection of perennial flowers public to participate in, art media and craft Delivery service available tables, and refresh- See you at the nursery! ments served courtesy of PTO members, Frito Lay, Aldi Market, Sprucedale Gardens Big Y, and Stop & Shop and The Farmer’s Cow. NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE Music is also cele- 20 East Quasset Road brated at the show. Musicians are being Woodstock, CT auditioned and select- 860-974-0045 ed by music teacher Open: Tuesday-Friday 9-6 • Saturday 9-5 Patricia O’Rourke to www.sprucedalegardens.com provide music during the event. More than 20 Located just off Rte. 171 1-1/4 miles west of intersection of Rte. 169 students usually per- A6 • Friday, May 20, 2011 KILLINGLY VILLAGER

SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Adam Minor at LEARNING [email protected] Drunk driving message comes to Tourtellotte MOCK CRASH, GUEST SPEAKERS BRINGS THE POINT HOME

BY CLARE HOPKINS drunk driving, speeding and dis- es on this subject. My biggest fear VILLAGER STAFF WRITER tracted driving during prom and is going to an accident and having THOMPSON — “This is what I graduation season. kids that I know involved,” said have left to remember someone Before the presentations stu- event organizer Justine Gendreau. who filled me with light for 19 dents watched a mock accident out “I knew I was throwing a lot of dif- years,” said Judy Daviau as she sat in front of the school. Eight stu- ferent topics at them in 2 hours, but on the auditorium stage at dents and emergency personnel hopefully each one got a little some- Tourtellotte Memorial High School from Thompson acted in the mock thing out of it. If one person takes and clutched a small bag that con- crashes. something away from the mock tained her daughter’s ashes. “Kids are chosen to be actors so crash or the lecture part, and A driver traveling 97 miles per the other kids can actually make a makes a better decision about a sit- hour in a 45 mph zone killed connection between themselves uation, then that's the goal. I just Daviau’s daughter, Rae Anne, when and someone they know who may want the students aware of what she was 19 in 2003. Daviau shared have gotten hurt,” said Vice can happen if they don't think her story with an assembly of stu- Principal Dan Pisaturo. before acting, like getting in a car dents at the high school Students were covered in fake with a driver that has been drink- Wednesday, May 11. blood and screamed as the fire- ing, or texting while driving. “Parents should never live fighters arrived on the scene to res- Making the proper choice is their longer than their children,” she cue them from the smashed up responsibility.” said. “When you get into a vehicle cars. Two were taken from the cars Mike Canus of Plainfield also carefully think about every choice and put in body bags and then into spoke to the students about the per- and every decision you make to not a hearse. ils of drunk driving. Canus was Clare Hopkins photos put someone at risk.” “I started this about 10 years ago, driving home from UConn one During a mock accident to demonstrate the perils of drunk driving at TMHS firefight- The presentation was part of an there were no programs for the ers place a student actor in a body bag. effort at the high school to prevent high school dealing with life choic- Please Read MOCK, page A10 EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

about the property witnessing the break this year. like this are also important to their senior high school student who will Eastern Connecticut State scenes that depict life on the farm Instead, Messier put her commit- development as socially aware per- attend college with the intention to throughout the 19th and 20th cen- ment to helping people into action as sons. This first-hand experience major in agriculture, landscape, University turies in this site-specific perfor- a member of a Springfield College with extreme poverty causes us to horticulture or other environmental mance. mission to the impoverished village think more about human responsi- science. WILLIMANTIC — Fifteen stu- In 2007, Joseph and Dorothy of San Juan, Mexico. bility and how we can use our abili- 1. Primary consideration will be dents majoring in social work at (Church) Zaring donated the Messier was chosen to be a mem- ties to improve life for others. This is given to high school seniors from Eastern Connecticut State Church Farm to the ECSU ber of the Springfield College mis- the 11th year that the Springfield towns that WAGC serve, i.e. University were inducted into the Foundation, Inc., for the use and sion because of her leadership qual- College Outreach Committee has Ashford, Eastford, Killingly, national social work honor society, benefit of Eastern and its students. ities, commitment to human ser- undertaken a spring break service Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson and Phi Alpha, on April 30. Since then, the farm has been the vice, and interest in learning from mission. All of our participating Woodstock. The society provides a closer bond site for research by Biology and another culture. Messier was one of students have returned with a deep- 2. If no applications are received among students of social work and Environmental Earth Science stu- 12 students selected from many er commitment to helping others.” to meet criteria 1, consideration will promotes humanitarian goals and dents; landscape painting classes by applicants. A fourth-year student, “Jessica Messier personifies the be given to senior students attend- ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high stan- Visual Arts students; and theatrical Messier’s major field of study is Springfield College emphasis on ser- ing Killingly Vocational dards of education for social work- and musical performances by rehabilitation and disability stud- vice to others as an essential ele- Agricultural School. ers and invites into membership Performing Arts students, just to ies. ment in the education of a well- 3. Final consideration will be those who have attained excellence name a few of the educational activ- Living at YMCA Camp rounded human being and future given to students attending college in scholarship and achievement. ities that have occurred at the farm. Camomilha in Tepotzlan for a week, leader. The majority of our 5,000 stu- and majoring in agriculture, land- The following local students were Messier joined volunteers from the dents are involved in human or com- scape, horticulture or other environ- among the inductees: WILLIMANTIC — The School of Universidad YMCA of Mexico City munity service through fieldwork, mental science. Kathleen O'Neil, ’11, of Brooklyn Arts and Sciences at Eastern to construct a much-needed park in internships, service learning or vol- Application deadline is June 1, Caitlin Walker, ’11, of Brooklyn Connecticut State University held San Juan. The community lacks untarism,” Elvers added. 2011. Only applications received on its 10th Annual Student Research places for families to gather for cele- or before that deadline will be con- WILLIMANTIC — Students from Conference and Exhibition on April brations, public events, recreation, sidered. Applications will not be Eastern Connecticut State 16. and to build relationships. A local Keene State College returned. Please return completed University's Theatre Program per- The conference took place in sev- youth group had made a commit- application and all related docu- formed “Echoes: Voices from the eral locations across the campus, ment to maintain a new park. KEENE, N.H. — On Saturday,May ments to: Judy Gilliland (WAGC Church Farm’ on May 6 and 7 at the including the Science Building, Messier’s group cleared brush, 7, Keene State College's Scholarship), 250 Green Road, Church Farm Center for the Arts Wood Support Services Center and trees and debris, constructed walk- Commencement honored its Woodstock, CT 06281. and Sciences which is located in the Student Center. More than 85 ways, a patio with benches and a biggest-ever graduating class. A Ashford. students supported by 35 faculty pavilion complete with a stone grill total of 1,171 degrees were awarded Sarah Dillon, ’12, of Putnam par- mentors presented nearly 80 pro- for cooking, and cleaned and to 1,093 students. Scholarships ticipated in the event. Dillon is jects and presentations showcasing repainted an existing basketball This year's graduates included the majoring in Theatre. 11 departments and 13 majors in the court. following local students: NORTH GROSVENORDALE — The play was written and directed School of Arts and Sciences. The entire San Juan community Jessica Vangel of Brooklyn, (B.S.) The American Legion Post 67, Rte. by J.J. Cobb, assistant professor of Rachel Lee, ’11, of Woodstock, was gathered to celebrate completion of Elizabeth Allaire of Dayville 200, is now accepting applications theatre. Cobb researched the history one of the exhibitors. the project with a meal, games with (B.S.) for the Carl Eccleston, Oscar and property of the Church family, local children, and the official pre- Mandi Bowden of Dayville (B.A.) Swanson, Bob Menoche and the Sal aided by previous research by sentation of the park to the mayor. Lisa McNally of Woodstock (B.S., Navarro Memorial Scholarships for Barbara Tucker, director of the Springfield College According to Springfield College B.A.) Tourtellotte Memorial High School Center for Connecticut Studies and Director of Student Volunteer graduates. Applications may be history professor at Eastern. SPRINGFIELD — Jessica Messier, Programs Charlene Elvers, “The picked up at the Tourtellotte “Echoes” combined scenes, poetry of Dayville, wasn’t one of the thou- services of Jessica Messier and our Garden Club Scholarship Memorial High School in the and movement-based performance sands of college students flocking to student volunteers were greatly Guidance Office, starting April 1, throughout the Church Farm prop- fun in the sun during college spring needed and appreciated. Missions The Woodstock Area Garden Club and submitted no later than June 3. erty. 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Then there are industry all honesty I don’t embrace as to when a particular ing of the word. All I was epic of the day.Competing for experts claiming animation modern moviedom as a sequence is taking place, the aware of was that Walt ALAN our admission dollars are lends itself more readily to whole. Animation allied with past, present or future. Disney’s feature cartoon, SANDERSON choices like “Hop” and the 3-D process, a considera- constant bloodletting and vio- That’s right. I don’t care “Snow White” was being “Rango.” But I’m not against tion, which shouldn’t be over- lence and raw language has much for change except for shown at our neighborhood this film fare, though. It’s looked, because of the robbed me of seeing possible that jingling in my pocket. theater. The 83-minute film ed invasions of prime movie whatever rings your chimes renewed interest in this view- replacements (I use this term When I’m satisfied, that’s it. was the first of its kind with time occurred with (mine sound like a dull thud ing technology. Gosh, 3-D advisedly) for the acting How can I improve on that, a only cartoon shorts like “Pinocchio” and “Lady and so I stay home and play exponents are even looking prowess of Joan Crawford, flood of animation notwith- Donald Duck and Porky Pig the Tramp,” these were Scrabble). I prefer dwelling on into our television entertain- Ida Lupino, Humphrey standing? unreeled before my eyes. regarded as a novelty, a the reasons for this animated ment. So attractive animation Bogart, Spencer Tracy and Codicil: Did the continent Included were such songs as change from the regular overflow. has become purse-wise that Frederic March who honed or country of Atlantis ever “Whistle While You Work,” screen offering. But not so Of course we should hardly movie moguls are dragging their talent under the van- exist? “Heigh Ho” and “Someday today! be shocked that one of the their feet completing pro- ished studio system. In what My Prince Will Come.” The Last year animated produc- underlying segments is posed epics like “Spider you may consider as my Alan Sanderson is a 30-year only actor’s voice I recall is tions composed one half of money as it is in mostly every Man,” and “The Green worthless opinion, the only resident of Connecticut who that of Billy Gilbert, the mas- the 10 top films. On its open- other case. Yeah, our anima- Hornet” and “The Green latter-day actress who might lives in Danielson. His writ- ter of the sneeze. ing weekend, the latest opus tors can target both the adults Lantern.” be included in this select ings have appeared in numer- Now what’s my point? Just called “Rio” raked in an and the popcorn crowd, the Yet except for Donald Duck group is Diane Keaton. ous publications. this. Although other animat- astonishing $40 million. The best of both admission I’m afraid I don’t embrace I also miss the building of The excitement of a live antique auction or some people, there is can. Some people even connect to with the piece. place. Most auction houses will nothing that compares to the internet during the preview to Auction terms are spelled out in have some boxes or packing mate- the excitement of a live TREASURES do research at the auction or call the flyer and announced by the auc- rials for the things that you win but F auction. IN YOUR friends for advice. tioneer. There is typically a buyer’s some people prefer to bring their Bidders come hoping to get buys When you find an auction with premium that is added onto the own materials. OME on things they collect or plan to H items that appeal to you, go to the price of an item. 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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 joe makes TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 FAX: (860) 928-5946 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM everything FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER ADAM MINOR better EDITOR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

he smell. The warmth. Just say ‘No’ to town budgets that raise taxes The bitter taste on my Ttongue. To the Editor: Don’t sit around and let others make decisions Coffee. Hair Many towns are voting on town budgets in the for you. Go to your town meeting. Go vote in your It makes next few weeks. referendum. And just say no to budgets that everything It amazes me that in these very tough times the increase taxes and in November vote out people better. From budget numbers just get carried over from the who keep insisting on raising them. I reiterate the first cup brained prior year. Is there no attempt at all to cut expens- Dave Richardson’s closing statement last week: in the morn- es and tighten the belt? To handle new financial On May 17, Woodstock residents; On May 24 ing as dawn strains on the town, our boards just ask for more Thompson residents (referendum 12-8 p.m.); on creeps over sually, I’m a pretty low-key money by increasing the mil rate and raising our June 2 Pomfret residents (referendum) get a the tree line taxes. chance to vote no on the budget and send the mes- guy when it comes to my and into my Are “you” able to ask for more income when sage that enough is enough, or let it pass and suf- haircut. kitchen win- times get tough? No. We have to cut back on gro- fer the consequences in silence. Your choice (con- dow to the U ceries, drive less and cut out the few “nice to tact your town clerk if you do not know when your NANCY WEISS Well, as evidenced haves” we might have been about to afford before. town votes). last guilty sip by the photo of Why aren’t our towns doing the same thing? from a demi- tasse cup of the liquid that Because we are not forcing them to. We accept JOANNE BAKER myself I used in will trouble my sleep, I am this week’s column, the song and dance about how much worse life THOMPSON would be for us if we don’t give them more money. constantly engaged with cof- you can see that I We can survive getting a few services cut until the fee. I’m not alone. recently went a lit- town can afford them again. We drink it at home. We sip tle wild with my it in a café and we spill it all over the car and our laps as we locks, and busted hurtle down the highway. out a hairstyle I’ve THE MINOR Coffee has never been more never even come Mock car crash a success available with so many differ- DETAILS close to sporting — ent ways to get it. From an old- To the Editor: Hospital, the Putnam Fire Department, the East fashioned pot boiling on the ADAM the mohawk. Thank you to SADD and everyone in the Putnam Fire Department, Lifestar, Putnam Now, before I go stove to the fancy preparation MINOR Putnam community who made the high school’s PRIDE, Gillman’s Funeral Home, Putnam Parks dance at Starbucks, coffee any further, let me mock crash a success. and Recreation, the Town of Putnam, Bodyworks holds a big place in our lives. just say that I am I would like to thank Lisa Mooney, Monica Towing LLC, Bear Paw Signs and Graphics, and Some of us prefer drive- currently back at my normal buzz Boudreau and the members of Putnam High all of the PHS faculty who helped to make the through coffee. We’re lucky to School’s SADD chapter for the excellent program event a success. have a number of choices. I’m cut, so don’t feel like you have to visit the Putnam High School students encountered. It As we enter the season of prom and graduation, partial to Baker’s Dozen in me at 25 Elm Street just to check out was among the finest programs I have witnessed I am confident that yesterday’s program will res- Pomfret. The workers patient- as an educator. It was amazing to see so many onate in the minds of our students as they make my new ‘do. I’d love to visit with any ly listen to my requirements individuals working passionately to communi- their choices. Thank you for helping us bring the of you guys, but the hawk is long for a medium, hot latte and cate such an important message, and the impact message of alcohol related incidents to our stu- gone. smile brilliantly when I inch on our students was powerful. dents, in such a meaningful way. So why the crazy mane? The event would not have been possible without up to the window to accept the steamy drink. Well, as a youth leader at my the support of all of the Putnam community PAUL M. BRENTON My husband, who drinks hot church, we decided to unveil a theme members who helped make this happen. I would PRINCIPAL,PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL like to offer special thanks to; Officer Sezenias milk or hot chocolate, never night called “Wild and Crazy Hair coffee, tells me about the work- Night,” where kids could come in and the Putnam Police Department, Lt. Bowen and Putnam EMS, Ralph Miro and Day Kimble er at Dunkin’ Donuts in with the zaniest, most gravity-defy- Putnam who calls him “Hun.” ing heads of hair they can possibly While he skips the caffeine, he manage. We’re talking hair ties, gel, gets a psychological boost from her affectionate wel- hair coloring, wigs, we even had one Putnam: The good and the bad of a Town Meeting come. student come in with clothespins in Victoria’s Station Café in his hair, and another with random To The Editor: ers make that decision. Putnam offers a variety of cof- objects like a stick and a water bottle In this day and age of computers and the reduc- At this point in the meeting, the General fee drinks. The place reminds tangled in there. It was wild, to be tion of newspaper coverage, the public does not Government Budget was on the floor to be voted me of the shops in Europe receive the same level of information that used to on in its amended state. The Moderator, by sure, and something in me — perhaps where passionate idealists be available in the past. The days of Bernie Robert’s Rules, solicited reasonable discussion. debate political points over the inner child that just refuses to Dupont of the Telegram and Gazette and Don Some of the discussion centered on rejecting the tiny cups of strong coffee. The grow up after almost 28 years — Bond of the Norwich Bulletin attending every budget and having the issue go back to the Board Turkish boys from the Science decided it was time to get in on the public meeting and providing coverage in detail of Selectmen, Board of Finance and then to a ref- Academy mix freely with com- fun. is a thing of the past. Today the media puts more erendum. Mr. Michael Morrill spoke in favor of puter users and friends who emphasis on the controversial news, and should rejecting the budget, but he was interrupted by At the time last week, my hair was meet to chat over a biscotti report all of what occurs at meetings. I’m not sure Ray Shugrue who felt that Mr. Morrill’s com- and a cappuccino. Coffee becoming annoyingly long. I know its if its lack of newspaper space or radio time, or ments were out of order. infuses the atmosphere will long when after a ride in the car with fear of retribution, but not everything is report- “The information that he just gave out could extra energy and a cosmopoli- the window down, it takes more than ed. Sometimes, the unreported can be controver- persuade people to vote no,” stated Mr. Shugue. tan feel. I’m glad the café is a simple pat down to tame my wind- sial. In my opinion, Mr. Morrill had that right, didn’t there and love the elegant I will use the Putnam Town Meeting that was he? blown curls. Especially with summer image it projects on the most held on May 11, as an example. Most of what I say Then, Mrs. Renee Lasko, a member of the prominent corner in down- coming, I knew I needed a simpler in Part 1 has been reported in the media, so I will Planning Commission started to deliver a very town Putnam. be brief. articulate and well-organized message pleading style, and as we planned for the My late father-in-law loved Voters at the Putnam Town Meeting, on May 11, for citizens to reject the budget. She was shouted theme night, I knew it was perfect the coffee and the chatter at on a motion by John Smith, successfully removed down by a female senior citizen, who stated, “We PJ”s Donuts, which unfortu- timing. I would shave my head into $110,000, from the Economic Development just turned it down. What is she trying to…” nately is no longer in business. something wacky, and shave it off at Commission line item. Mr. Smith, Mr. Shugue, Mr. I’m sure the lady had good intentions; however, the end of the night. After all, I’m Cutler, Jr. and other citizens in favor of the cut she clearly deprived Mrs. Lasko of her due As a retiree with too much made compelling points for their side. process of free and unimpeded speech at a town time on his hands, he went pretty sure most professional work- from one coffee shop to anoth- places frown on mohawks — in any Mr. Kevin Shaw, chairman of the Economic meeting. Then, Mr. Steinbrick moved the ques- Development Commission and a Republican, in tion to cut off debate. The winners had scored a er trading jokes, comments on case, I didn’t want to take the chance. opposing the cuts, made a prepared speech outlin- touchdown and had to spike the football. Oh, yes, the Red Sox and local gossip. So last Wednesday, my wife tied up ing the benefits of the Economic Development final score 89-55. Bill’s Bread and Breakfast has the hair on the middle of my head, Department. Mr. Morrill, Chairman of Board of In order for us to work together in this town, we a similar atmosphere and cof- shaved the rest, and gelled the spiky Education, stated his points in a brief statement. need to allow people freedom to speak without ret- fee that tastes familiar like the brew we drank long ago. mess that was left into a makeshift Let’s see now, did I give each side equal print? ribution. Yep, I think I did. I have a knack for finding controversial, but The Vanilla Bean Café in mohawk, and for about four hours After discussion, the vote to cut the EDC budget previously used acronyms and sharing them with Pomfret and Coriander in last Wednesday, May 11, I was “that passed 81-66. It was clearly democracy at work. readers of this newspaper. Shame on me. In Eastford offer their coffee guy with the crazy mohawk.” It gar- Both sides turned out the vote and one side won. return, I receive some great quotes, like this one: from insulated containers that nered some looks, some smiles and Both sides explained their reasoning. Nobody “It is a lot easier to organize people to be against keep three or four different laughs, and most of the kids tried to interrupted anyone. The attendees, at this point, something than it is to be for something.” brews hot and easy to serve. At should be commended for excellent behavior. the Bean, a small band of reg- sneak up on me and ruin the spikes I Now: Part II. What I am about to report to you BOB GARCEAU ulars gather every weekday had tried so hard to sit up straight was not in the newspapers or on the radio. Why PUTNAM morning after attending Mass with about 2 gallons of hair gel. But not? Not controversial, I guess. I will let the read- at Holy Trinity across the mostly, it was just plain fun. street. When I see them I think Now, there may be some of you out how comforted they must feel from their faith and the con- there who wear a mohawk every day, sistency of their morning cof- and if you are reading this, let me Rovero: Hopeful we can improve on budget fee group. They must feel just say to you directly — kudos. I warm inside and out. don’t know how you do it. I would go To the Editor: and Majority Leader Brendan Sharkey. While a fancy coffee at crazy having to maintain a hairdo The budget that was recently passed by the In the end, however, these improvements and Starbucks is pricey,I love wan- House and Senate and signed by the governor changes still fell short of expectations. My con- dering into a place in like that. Brookline in the late in the So needless to say, by the end of the offers many positives for the communities I repre- stituents asked that we formulate a budget that sent. holds the line on spending and taxes. They asked afternoon. Students take up night, I was ready for the mohawk to Killingly, Putnam and Thompson will all see for consolidation of departments and greater effi- every table and complex make like a banana and split. My slight increases in municipal aid as well as full ciencies to cut costs. In spite of both numerous orders of half-caf, skinny head is now free from the spiky funding of the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) cuts and many consolidations, there was also new grandes are shouted out by stripe, and I’m back to my normal, grants as the state replaces federal funds that spending and many tax increases. Also, there pretty girls sporting black fin- ger nail polish and pierced boring-headed self. were not available this year. remained the question of whether the governor In addition, the budget also funds many pro- could achieve his goal of $2 billion in state eyebrows. For a moment I am The sad thing about it? I’m pretty grams that impact children, seniors, people with employee concessions. at a loss for words. I have to sure last week’s style was better look- disabilities, job training and a multitude of other With four weeks left before the end of the cur- think fast to order a no-fat, ing than the one I sported back in state services. For these reasons casting a “no” rent legislative session, there are still many out- decaf, tall latte. I remember fifth grade — the bull cut. vote was a very difficult choice, but one I did to standing issues to be addressed and opportunities when all one needed to say was: black or regular, the two Don’t even get me started on that fulfill my commitment to represent my con- to make changes and adjustments. I am hopeful stituents to the best of my ability. that, by continuing to work together we can ways coffee was served. one. During the preceding weeks I have received improve upon the budget that was passed and Coffee choices mirror the countless e-mails, letters, phone calls and face-to- signed by the governor. complexity of modern life. We Adam Minor may be reached at 508- face comments taking issue with specific areas of can savor it alone in a predawn 909-4130, or by e-mail at the proposed budget. Many of these concerns DANIEL ROVERO kitchen or at a café in the [email protected]. were addressed and changes were made working STATE REPRESENTATIVE,51ST DISTRICT heart of our community. It together with committee chairs, caucus members, KILLINGLY,PUTNAM,THOMPSON makes life a bit better. staff and outstanding leadership provided by Governor Malloy, Speaker Christopher Donovan, KILLINGLY VILLAGER Friday, May 20, 2011 • A9 Rocco scores Thompson Thursday Night Mod opener

RAMSTROM, GENTES, SUNDEEN, BARNETT, FIELD ALSO VICTORIOUS

THOMPSON — Keith Rocco of Wallingford, held off Ted Christopher to score the victory in the Sunoco Modified feature event to open NASCAR Whelen All-American Series week- ly racing action at Thompson International Speedway Thursday, May 12. Derek Ramstrom, of Worcester, Mass., was victorious in the Thursday Night Thompson Thunder Opener for the Super Late Models. Rick Gentes of Woonsocket, R.I., was tri- umphant in Late Model action. Jay Sundeen, of Douglas, wired the field to score the victory in the TIS Modifieds. Larry Barnett of Moosup, the all-time winning most driver in the Limited Sportsman divi- sion, added to his tally with a victory on Thursday night. Danny Field of Deep River, was tops in the Mini Stock main event; mak- ing it two-in-a-row for the Icebreaker winner. Photos courtesy Scott Nickel THE RESULTS Keith Rocco, Sunoco Modifieds, takes his place in Danny Fields, #18, Mini Stock smiles in Victory Lane. Sunoco Modified Feature (Top Ten) Finish: Victory Lane. 1. Keith Rocco, Wallingford; 2. Ted Christopher, Plainville; 3. Todd Ceravolo, Gales Ferry; 4. Ryan Preece, Berlin; 5. Danny Thompson Modifieds Feature Finish:1. Cates, Chaplin; 6. John Catania, Agawam, Jason Sundeen, Douglas, Mass.; 2. Cam Mass.; 7. Andrew Charron, Thompson; 8. McDermott, Scituate, R.I.; 3. Brian Tagg, Carl Oberg, Sutton, Mass.; 9. John Hanafin, Oxford, Mass.; 4. R.J. Marcotte, Millville, Quincy, Mass.; 10. Jeffrey Gallup, Feeding Mass.; 5. Glenn Boss, Danielson; 6. John Hills, Mass. Lowinski-Loh Jr., 7. Denis Legere, N. Reading, Mass.; 8. Chad LaBastie, Uxbridge, Super Late Models Feature Finish:1. Mass. DNS-Ryan Morgan. Derek Ramstrom, Worcester, Mass.; 2. Jeff Connors, Ellington; 3. Larry Gelinas, Limited Sportsman Feature (Top Ten) Buxton, Maine; 4. George Bessette, Danbury; Finish: 1. Larry Barnett, Moosup; 2. Chris 5. Jim Banfield, S. Glastonbury; 6. Mike Douton, Waterford; 3. Dwayne Dorr, Leydard; O’Sullivan, Springfield, Mass.; 7. Scott 4. Diego Monahan, Quaker Hill; 5. Scott Rotherforth, Glastonbury; 8. Jeff Hartwell, Sundeen, Douglas, Mass.; 6. Joe Arena, E. Putnam. Bristol; 7. Jason Chicolas, Sutton, Mass.; 8. Shawn Monahan, Waterford; 9. William Wall, Late Models Feature (Top Ten) Finish:1. Shrewsbury, Mass.; 10. Steve Kenneway, Rick Gentes, Woonsocket, R.I.; 2. Tommy Lowell, Mass. O’Sullivan, Springfield, Mass.; 3. John Falconi, Oakham, Mass.; 4. John Materas, Mini Stock Feature (Top Ten) Finish:1. Voluntown; 5. Phil Rondeau, Baltic; 6. Dave Danny Field, Deep River; 2. Leo Defevers, Trudeau, Mansfield; 7. Mike Scorzelli, Malta, Brooklyn; 3. Tyler Poulin, Pascoag, R.I.; 4. N.Y.; 8. Mark Oliveira, Blackstone, Mass.; 9. Roger Ducharme, Foster, R.I.; 5. Mike Viens, Damon Tinio, Mendon, Mass.; 10. Randy Seekonk, Mass.; 6. Tim Armstrong, Waterman, Sr., Danielson. Uxbridge, Mass.; 7. Joe Baxter, Pascoag, R.I.; 8. Brent Gleason, Norwich; 9. Chad Baxter, Pascoag, R.I.; 10. Travis Jurcik, Chaplin. Derek Ramstrom, #35, Super Late Model celebrates his win in Victory Lane. Late Model, Rick Gentes, #70, claims victory.

Ltd. Sportsman, #39 Chris “Moose” Douton and #55 Shawn Monahan.

TIS Modified, #6, Jay Sundeen takes his turn in Larry Barnett, #73, Ltd. Sportsman, Victory Lane Victory Lane.

#35 Derek Ramstrom and #13 Jim Banfield in Super Late Models.

Mini stocks — #46 Leo Defevers and #18 Danny Fields. #8 Cam McDermott and #3 Glenn Boss in the TIS Modifieds.

#16 Todd Ceravolo and #57 Keith Rocco. #16 Tom O’Sullivan and #19 Phil Rondeau in Late Models. A10 • Friday, May 20, 2011 KILLINGLY VILLAGER ‘Parents should never live longer than their children’ MOCK continued from page A6 Clare Hopkins may be reached at (860) 928- 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at clare@vil- night, drunk, with a friend in the front seat lagernewspapers.com. when he hit a patch of black ice and crashed into a tree, killing his friend. He was also arrested for second-degree manslaughter and spent around five years in prison. “Ever since that day my life has been a tragic nightmare,” Canus said to the stu- dents. “Because of me my friend was taken from this earth.” Canus pleaded with the audience to not make the same choices as him. “It just takes one bad decision to take some- one’s life,” he said. “By speaking and sharing my story with you I can hopefully change one person’s mind about making the bad decision I made.” Pisaturo said it was obvious that the mock crash and speakers had made a significant impact on everyone in the room. “It was very,very effective, there were a lot of tears,” he said. “I think we got the message Clare Hopkins photos Volunteers and students participated in the mock accident at TMHS on May across, they really sensed the seriousness of Firefighters wheel a student actor to an ambulance at the mock car accident 11. Here a student actor in a body bag is about to be put into the hearse. drinking and driving.” at TMHS last Wednesday, May 11.

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We would However Board of Education member the laptops there is no budgetary increase,” not cut teachers if there was something else applause from the crowd, who voted to appro- Adam Griffiths pointed out that the funds she said. we could do.” priate additional funds to the education bud- were not enough to prevent all cuts. As for the cuts to teachers Rich said it is a Residents will vote at the polls for a refer- get. Resident Jamie Ross proposed the “Even with these funds there will still be difficult choice to make but it is hard to find endum on May 24. Polls will be open from 6 amendment to increase the additional funds cuts we have to make,” he said. money elsewhere. a.m. to 8 p.m. in all five districts. Absentee to go to the education budget from $506,833 to Rich said the Board has not made a deci- “If we’ve cut programs the only place left is ballots are also available at town hall. sion yet as to where all the cuts will be made. people,” said Rich. “I don’t like it because I $683,000. Clare Hopkins may be reached at (860) 928- “This will be a supplement so they don’t However she said that the controversial lap- also have a child at the elementary school. We top program would not be cut, as there is no know what it means and we don’t like this 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at clare@vil- have to make further cuts,” said Ross. “I lagernewspapers.com. Benefit concert to help with DKH programs DKH some relief. Band, which was founded in 1837 and enlist- Alice Ramsdell Barn. The barn and part of continued from page A1 The agencies work together to ensure that ed as a unit in the Civil War, will perform an the house were salvaged from the former safe and high-quality care is provided for orchestral concert including traditional and Ramsdell Farm on the banks of the now supervision, and caregiver relief. For those each client. Proceeds from this event assist contemporary works including those by Thompson Reservoir. needing in-home medical assistance there is clients and their families within the commu- Leonard Bernstein, George and Ira “Both our sons were born at Day Kimball also the Homecare program, which can pro- nity who need financial assistance in order to Gershwin, Elton John, Charles Strouse and Hospital, I go to Dr. Howe who is connected at vide skilled services including IV therapy, receive these services. Over the past four Lee Adams and their trademark “Finale, the hospital. We were involved with the wound care, telemonitoring, and acute and years, hundreds of guests have attended Stars and Stripes Forever,” by John Philip house tour several years ago for Hospice and chronic care management for a range of Twilight in the Country, raising more than Sousa. when they wanted to expand that event we ages. Skilled professionals such as registered $137,000. “I am very proud of the hard work that our offered our beautiful Greystone Farm for the nurses, licensed practical nurses, physical, The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and admis- committee has put forth to ensure that this event,” said Susan. occupational and speech therapists, medical sion is $75 per person. 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A booth Thank You To All That Made Our their names placed in a dictionary for the at the Brooklyn students. Approximately 300 dictionaries Fair throughout Open House A Success. are given out each year. the weekend is available for a “The third grade students look forward to LOCAL VENDORS: receiving their Rotary dictionary. They child’s photo Butts’ Roast Beef send thank you letters to the club each year and confidential Hailee Blanchard explaining how they think the dictionaries identification information to Scranton Shops CONTEST WINNERS: will help their spelling and the ability to Chain Saw: Katie Simpson, Woodstock CT look up words and their meanings,” said be registered in PAWS a nationwide The Fun Guy Vacation Vouchers: Kempain. Stephanie Perron, Putnam CT Brooklyn Elementary School Principal database. 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Third grade teacher Laura Lipka, said, another club. “My class really loved receiving the dictio- Members also donate coats, warm clothing naries from the Rotary.” and school supplies for needy children each Lipka said in a thank you note to Rotary year in the Danielson and Brooklyn area. the students wrote, “They are super useful,” For more information on the Danielson and “the dictionaries are awesome.” Rotary anyone is welcome to attend a meet- ing any Thursday morning at 6:45 a.m. at BROOKLYN AG DAYS Third grade teacher at St. James School BROOKLYN AG DAYS Carolyn Smith said Old Traditions & New Beginnings the gift is also timely. “In third grade the children learn how to June 4 & 5, 2011 use dictionaries and demonstrate their Plants & Flowers Brooklyn Fairgrounds • Brooklyn, CT learning by defining science and reading • HORSE SHOW • K-9 DOGS vocabulary words and • Stonetoppers • GYMKHANA SHOW • ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL looking up the defini- • Pots • Vases • Logs • OX PULL • TRUCK PULL tions for unfamiliar • Memorial Plaques words within their • BASKET RAFFLE • WORKING STEERS academic reading “We will fill your container or • 50/50 RAFFLE • DRAFT HORSE SHOW assignments,” said choose from our large selection” • TRACTOR SHOW & • DRAFT HORSE PULL Smith. “The students were very excited The Sunshine Shop, Inc. 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BY GREG SEBASTIAO own personal goals for the spring track SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Woodstock Academy and field season. “I’d just like to qualify for All-States NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. — For Julia BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP Berkowicz, a Whitinsville Christian and then after that we’ll see,” she said. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT School track and field athlete, running “I’d like to keep going as long as possi- has always been a part of her life. Her ble, but the first step is to qualify for All- WOODSTOCK — Senior Tatum Fahs is the first girl in the father is the head coach of the Uxbridge States. I made All-States the last two brief history of the Woodstock Academy lacrosse program to High School indoor and outdoor girls’ years, but there is a lot of competition score 100 career goals. track teams, her brother was a big run- this year, so you never know.” “She’s just a very, very dedicated athlete,” said second year ner throughout high school, and her Already this season Julia has quali- girls’ lacrosse coach Kurt Marshall. “She’s just one of those kids mother is Julia’s track and field head fied for the State meet in the 400, 800, that just wants to get better and she’s just a great kid. With the coach at Whitinsville Christian. mile, and two mile, a pretty impressive young program we have here it’s rare in our blossoming pro- “In our family, you’re already run- feat. gram and that’s what makes it special. It’s also special because ning in the womb,” head coach and Berkowicz is also a member of the she hasn’t had a lot of real lacrosse coaching to accomplish that mother Karyn Berkowicz said with a Crusaders’ cross-country team and has goal.” smile. “So she’s got a lot of [running] excelled during at that sport for the past Fahs, one of 10 seniors on the team, never thought 100 goals background prior to coming to school three years. Since coming to would even come into play during her career. here.” Whitinsville Christian School, she has “My freshman year I didn’t really think about it, but the more Julia’s running days started at an been named a Dual Valley Conference goals I got the more I wanted to get it, and that was my main early age where she ran at Woodstock All-Star and a league All-Star three drive,” said Fahs. Middle School in her hometown of times. Fahs has raised the bar high with 114 goals in her career and Woodstock, Conn. It was in middle “I keep getting better every year, it’s with a few more games left on the schedule, she will be adding school when she truly fell in love with not my favorite season [cross-country], to the career list. running, but she says she did so on her but I keep working at it,” she said. Marshall has come to appreciate Fahs for her ability to leave terms, not anyone else’s. “Indoor track is my favorite because I it on the field as well as learn from her mistakes. “My parents influenced me a lot, but like the team aspect of it a lot and the “It’s those little things that she already knows and when I look they never pushed me to run, I chose to weather is harsh and it makes you feel out there and look at her I know she’s giving everything she’s do it,” Julia said. “I wanted to run in tough every time you go out in the snow got,” he said. “Her tank is empty at the end of every practice and middle school and I always had a lot of [to train].” at the end of every game.” fun. There are always a lot of great kids Julia has come a long way as a runner Fahs doesn’t look to shoot first, and is not the type of player on the teams and so I just kept going. I and as a person over the past three that will take the ball and run from end to end to try and score. was having success, so it made it more years, and it’s been special for her – as “She’s not scoring goals for the fact that she wants to get to 100 worthwhile.” well as her mother – to be able to share goals or to set the record or be the best scorer on the team, she’s Since her middle school days, Julia that together, not only as coach and ath- always looking for the best opportunity to score and realizing has improved immensely and has really lete, but as mother and daughter. it’s not always her. If her teammate has a better opportunity to score she’ll pass the ball up every time,” said Marshall. hit her stride this past year as a junior, Greg Sebastiao photo “It has been a really great experience. specifically during the indoor track sea- She’s had success and I would encour- Fahs started playing lacrosse when she was a freshman in Whitinsville Christian junior Julia Berkowicz son. During the season she was named a age her to run one way or the other,” high school. Participating in lacrosse clinics and other leagues, looks to build off her dominating indoor track member of the 2011 Telegram & Gazette Karyn Berkowicz said. “If you put your Fahs has become good enough to take her skills to the next level. and field season by taking it to the competi- Super Team, was named the Dual Valley toe on the starting line and cross that She’s grateful for the opportunity to play at Woodstock while tion for the rest of the spring. Conference Runner of the Year, finished finish line I am thrilled, but to have the reaching the accomplishment of varsity captain. “It’s my favorite sport and I just feel like I connect with the first in the 1,000-meter race at the “They’ve [meets] gone pretty well. I’d success she has been having is really girls better when I’m the captain,” Fahs said. “I had to play in Central Massachusetts Division 2 like to do better than I have before, but exciting for me. It’s nice to be able to the off-season and in summer leagues and I even played with a District Championships, and placed I’m happy with how I did,” she said. enjoy it with her, not just as a spectator, team called Excell when I was a sophomore.” third at the Division 4 State meet. She Berkowicz has participated in every- but as someone who has helped lead her Marshall, a longtime soccer coach, transitioned to lacrosse to also placed sixth at the All-States, fin- thing from the 400 meters, the 800 meter there.” fill a need for the Woodstock Academy program. Also growing ished 15th at the New England meet, run, the mile, and even the two mile so After the spring track and field sea- with Marshall was Fahs, who has exceeded the expectations. and has set the league and school record far this season for the Crusaders. son concludes, Julia will have one more “When you watch her play, she’s not greedy and she could in the 1,000 meters. Basically anything the team needs, she go at all three seasons for her senior have 150 goals, but doesn’t because she’s a team player,” said Julia has enjoyed every moment of does, but admits she enjoys competing year. Though she is unsure what the Marshall. her success, but some have had more in the 800 meters the most. future holds for her at this time, she Last year the Lady Centaurs didn’t win a game. This year value than others. “She will do anything that I ask her to wants to go to college at a Division 1 or progress has been slow, but three games have been won and “Qualifying for New England’s was do in terms of helping the team out, so 2 school and hopes to continue running. Marshall is pleased with team progress and how competitive the probably my most memorable moment she finds herself doing events that she She may eventually want to pursue a Centaurs are, which has started with Fahs as captain. because I didn’t believe I could do that, has had success at that level at, but not career in teaching elementary school, “We were competitive with schools that have never played us but when I did, that was exciting,” she necessarily enjoying as much as the but for now, Berkowicz will stick to before,” said Marshall. “We were actually beating Norwich Free said. middle distances,” Karyn Berkowicz hanging out with her friends, swim- Academy at halftime. It’s players like Tatum Fahs who want this Berkowicz finished that race with a said, “but when it comes down to the ming, and baking cookies when she’s program to move on to the next level and to be competitive with time of 3:01.19 in the 1,000 meters. middle distances, that’s all she focuses not running or studying. the top teams.” As one season ends another begins, on at that point and she just goes out Julia Berkowicz is a talented young Fahs will be attending the University of New England in and though the Crusaders have only and gets the job done.” athlete and there is no doubt that what- Biddeford Maine this fall with plans to major in occupational had a limited amount of meets this Despite partaking in different events ever path she travels down her future therapy. spring, Julia is off to a good start. for the team when needed, Julia has her will be bright. Lady Tigers prepare for stretch, possible postseason appearance

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP lowed by a double-header with Nici knew that Anderson would be ter. Jewell has been the team’s best where we’ve been scored upon first SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Constitution State Conference’s solid defensively at shortstop, but contact hitter. and we don’t hang our heads and THOMPSON — The biggest goal Windham Tech. was unsure about her bat. In a recent Coty, a second baseman, has they don’t let that get to them,” said for the Tourtellotte softball team is to Seniors Alyson Santerre and game against Killingly, Anderson worked hard all season. Nici. make it to the state playoffs. Haley Anderson have been the “go- ripped a grand slam over the left “She’s made plays that I would not As a team, the Lady Tigers are bat- Currently the Lady Tigers hold a 7-10 to” girls for the Lady Tigers this year. fielder’s head and outran the ball to get in front of because they’ve been ting right around .300. record with three games to go. In Eastern Connecticut Conference the plate. hit so hard,” said Nici of Coty’s “They are patient at the plate and “I don’t think our record accurate- (ECC) small competition, Santerre “She puts her heart and soul into defense. “Her defense has been flaw- they are still aggressive,” said Nici. ly reflects our ability and we’re final- has earned a 4-1 record with a 1.00 playing, you know you’re going to less. I’ve even played her in the out- “We talked about when you get into ly starting to gel together at the right ERA. Santerre recently came off a get a good performance from her, field because she’s got quick feet and the box you need to be ready to rock time,” said coach Brook Nici. “I no-hitter in a 2-0 win over Plainfield. she’s just that type of player,” said can cover a lot of ground, and she’s and roll and own it.” think we’re peaking just at the right “She’s [Santerre] surprised me Nici. done whatever I’ve asked of her.” Senior Stefanie Faucher, normally time, and I think the kids under- with how well she’s pitched. She’s The biggest surprises so far this One thing Nici wishes she could a slap hitter, is leading the team with stand the sense of urgency they need not a kid that carries a 1.00 ERA and season have been senior Vicky change about the team this year is a .451 batting average. to play with right now to qualify for she’s not a kid that blows the ball by Jewell and freshman Liz Coty.Jewell the slow starts to games, but on the With the great offense, solid pitch- states.” anyone, but she’s getting outs by has been the most consistent hitter flip side this team is very good at ing, and a never say die attitude, the Next on the schedule will be spotting her pitches and mixing it up all season, batting over .400 with an never giving up and always fighting Tourtellotte softball team is in the Lyman Memorial, who beat and keeping the batters off balance,” on base percentage of .500 while back. stretch drive, hoping to make it to Tourtellotte 4-3 back on May 5, fol- said Nici. playing first base and designated hit- “There have been multiple games the state tournament. KILLINGLY VILLAGER Friday, May 20, 2011 • A13 BUSINESS IN BROOKLYN

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Town-to-Town KILLINGLY VILLAGER The CLASSIFIEDS1-800-536-5836 PUTNAM VILLAGER THOMPSON VILLAGER ILLAGER WOODSTOCK VILLAGER VReal Estate 2 • Obituaries 2 • Calendar 3, 5 • Help Wanted 6-8 • Auto 8-10 BSection The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT The Chroma Concept and Power Animal at The Mill his Saturday, May 21, at Mills Street Brews in Southbridge, Mass., it’s a dou- Tble bill with two vibrant new bands — GETTING Chroma Concept and Power Animal. A funk group based out of Westfield, Power IN Animal performs a mix of originals and cov- ers. The group draws it sound from an array of TUNE styles, including funk, hip-hop, jazz and afrobeat. The band is made up Nate Fuller MARK (saxophone), Andrew Estes (guitar), Rhees RENBURKE Williams (bass), Drew Traceski (bass), and Colin Jalbert (drums). Officially formed in January, the members have been playing music together for much longer — but it was not until January of this The

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FRIDAY, MAY 20 If your open house isn’t listed here... • Joe Macey, 7:30 p.m., Tavern on the Common, Rutland, Mass. • Brett Brumby, 9 p.m., Cigarmasters, Worcester, Mass. call your realtor • Stoneybatter, 8 p.m., Fiddler’s Green, Worcester, Mass. • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft, Sturbridge, Mass. • Night Katz, 8 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, Wales, Mass. • Ron Jones, 9 p.m., The Pump House, Southbridge, Mass. • Back Road Nationals, 9 p.m., The Village, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. • Sharp Drezzed Man, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., J.D. Coopers, 146 Park Road, Putnam, Conn. SATURDAY, MAY 21 • Out Straight!, 8 p.m., Statz, North Brookfield, Mass. • The Ned Lucas Band, 9 p.m., Chooch’s, East Brookfield, To have your open house Mass. • Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville Pub, 40 Chestnut listed in this directory Street, Spencer, Mass. • Sean Fullerton, 9 p.m., Cigarmasters, Worcester, Mass. • Moral Dilemma, Arguing With Polar Bears, Devil please contact Tara or Mountain Trio, Relson Nemesis, 4 p.m., Crossroads, Power Animal Above, Palmer, Mass. Sarah @ (860)928-1818 • Rob Adams, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rovezzi’s Ristorante, Worcester, Mass. Route 20, Sturbridge, Mass. • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 6:30 p.m., Point Breeze, Tell your Realtor® • Wheres Tom, 9 p.m., Oxford Tavern, 314 Main Street Webster, Mass. Oxford, Mass. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 The Villager sent you! • Live Music Night featuring “Generations Unlimited”, the “B&E” Band, Larry, Gerry Cullan, the Matt Brodeur • Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The Lashaway Trio, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., PACC, 37 Harris St., Webster, Inn, 308 E. Main Street (Route 9 West Bound), East Mass., no cover charge Brookfield, Mass. • ilyAimy, 8 to 10 p.m., Victoria Station Café, Putnam, • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Beatnik’s, Conn. Worcester, Mass. • Sudden Urge, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., J.D. Coopers, 146 Park THURSDAY, MAY 26 “...we have received over 1000 coupons Road, Putnam, Conn. • Atwater Donnelly, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean Café, • Open Mic, 8 p.m., Statz Sports Bar & Grill, North from your paper” Pomfret, Conn., $15. Brookfield, Mass. The • Kala Farnham, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle, Dayville, • Scotty Marshall, 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, East Robert Morse Conn. Brookfield, Mass. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Junior’s Owner, Colonial Retaurant SUNDAY, MAY 22 Pizza, Worcester, Mass. Restaurant & Pub 508-943-4040 • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3 to 7 p.m., Chooch’s, • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster, Mass. North Brookfield, Mass. • Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The Music Lady, Central • Sam Gentile w/The Living Bras, 4 to 8 p.m., Dunny’s Village, Conn. They got GREAT Results, you can too. Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. If you’re a live act that would like to be featured, know of Call us today at (860)928-1818 • Pure Country Band, 5 to 8:30 p.m., Moosup VFW, Route 14, Moosup, Conn. someone else who is, or simply want to let us know about an or drop us an email at [email protected] • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Cady’s upcoming gig, email me at the address below. Events must be Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I. within 10 miles of the readership area and submitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of each week to be printed the following Villager Newspapers TUESDAY, MAY 24 week’s papers. Keep the music live and not so quiet here in "Your local newspaper - the next best thing to word-of-mouth advertising" • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 p.m., Greendale’s Northeastern CT & Central MA! E-mail Mark: gettingin- www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Pub, Worcester, Mass. [email protected]. • Open Mic, 8 p.m., English Social Club, 29 Camp St, KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 20, 2011 B3 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Adam Minor at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

The calendar page is a free service offered for Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. The listings for government, educational and non- menu consists of eggs, steak, pancakes, THURSDAY FRIDAY profit organizations. Send all calendar listings French toast, bacon, sausage, corned beef and happenings by mail to Editor Adam Minor hash, ham, beans, home fries, and more. The May 26 July 15 at Villager Newspapers, P.O Box 196, cost is $7 per person. For more information, EAST KILLINGLY — The East Killingly Fire WOODSTOCK — Come join us on Friday,July Woodstock, CT 06281; by fax at (860) 928-5946 or call 860-923-2967 or visit [email protected]. District will hold its ANNUAL MEETING on 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. (Rain date July 18) for a free by e-mail to [email protected]. Thursday May 26 at the East Killingly Fire TWILIGHT LAWN CONCERT. Enjoy the Please write “calendar” in the subject line. All PUTNAM – The first Annual Putnam High Station at 1395 Hartford Pike in East Killingly. sounds of the “Little Big Band” on the calendar listings must be submitted by noon on School Project Graduation GOLF TOURNA- The purpose of this meeting is to elect a slate grounds of Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169. Monday to be published in the following MENT will be held at Connecticut National of Officers and Board Members for the next Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket and Friday’s edition. Villager Newspapers will Golf Course in Putnam, Connecticut on fiscal year and also to set the mill rate for the a picnic supper to enjoy the performance. Co- print such listings as space allows. Sunday, May 22. Registration starts at 7 a.m., 2011-2012 tax year. sponsored with the Woodstock Recreation with a Scramble Format Shotgun Start at 8 Commission. a.m. Fee per player is $120 and includes SATURDAY THURSDAY greens fee, cart, continental breakfast, prime SATURDAY rib lunch and prizes. Register individually or May 28 May 19 get a team together and register as a group by BROOKLYN — DRAWING WORKSHOP with July 16 THOMPSON — The Marianapolis Drama calling Chas MacKenzie at (860) 928-6597 or Rebecca Montgomery, sponsored by the Victorian Furniture Explored at Roseland Club will bring to life the classic play,“ANNIE Brian Bardier at (860) 753-0745. Sponsorship Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild, will be Cottage, 556 Route 169, Woodstock, on - The Musical” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19 and information also available. All proceeds will held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at Saturday July 16, 2011, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at 7 p.m. Saturday,May 20 in the School’s Irwin help provide a safe after graduation party for Creamery Brook Retirement Village, Historic New England Curator Nancy Carlisle Black Box Theater, 26 Chase Road, Thompson. Putnam High School Seniors. Brooklyn. presents a dynamic primer on Victorian furni- Seating is reserved so please call 860-923-9565 Preregistration is required. For more infor- ture with a special focus on the Bowen fami- for tickets. A donation of $2 per ticket is WOODSTOCK — The 2011 Woodstock mation about cost, materials list, directions, ly’s collection. Enjoy an illustrated lecture requested to benefit Japan relief efforts. Academy Project Graduation GOLF TOUR- etc., e-mail Nancy at [email protected]. about the styles and techniques that charac- Directed by Bob Sloat, musical direction by NAMENT will be held June 5 at the terized furniture-making for much of the David Sheerin. Connecticut National Golf Club. There will be nineteenth century, then take a tour or a 1:30 p.m. Shotgun start. The cost is $100 per MONDAY Roseland Cottage for an up-close view of clas- BROOKLYN — Jane Ralston, a survivor of the player and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart and sic Victorian furniture styles. Light refresh- a meal. The registration deadline is May 22. May 30 devastating Hartford CIRCUS FIRE of 1944, WOODSTOCK –There will be a FREE Open ments included. Admission is $25.00 for Mail your check to Woodstock Academy will share her experience at the Thursday, House and Exhibition sponsored by the Historic New England Members, $35.00 for Project Graduation, 57 Academy Road, May 19 meeting of the Sarah Williams Woodstock Historical Society from 10 a.m. to 2 nonmembers, Registration required. Woodstock, CT 06281. Danielson DAR Chapter. Refreshments will be p.m., Monday, May 30 at the Palmer Memorial served at 1 p.m. at the Chapter House, 36 Wolf Hall, 523 Route 169. Den Road, Brooklyn, followed by Mrs. POMFRET — Michael-Thomas Gilman, THURSDAY Ralston’s presentation. Director of Music at St. Joseph’s College in West Hartford will perform LIGHT CLASSICS July 21 Victorian Tea - Thursday, July 21, 1:30 – 3:30 AND RAGTIME MUSIC on Sunday, May 22, WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Planning TUESDAY p.m. at Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, 2011 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior and Zoning Commission will be holding a pub- Woodstock Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret. The lic hearing at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19 to dis- May 31 Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in the carriage performance is free. Donations are accepted. WAUREGAN — There will be a Red Cross cuss proposed improvement work on town barn. After sipping tea and nibbling on scones Light refreshments will be served. For infor- BLOOD DRIVE from 11:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. scenic roads. and cakes, tour this remarkable Gothic mation and questions call Betty at 860-928-7459 Tuesday, May 31 in the gym at the Central Revival summer cottage to learn about Monday- Friday. Assembly of God, 350 Putnam Road, FRIDAY Wauregan. To schedule and appointment call Victorian dining customs and etiquette. 1-800-733-2767. Admission is $10 Historic New England mem- May 20 TUESDAY bers and $18 for nonmembers. Registration PUTNAM — The program STROKE: Signs, required. Symptoms and Treatment will be held from 6 May 24 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 at the Day REGIONAL —Learn about Connecticut Kimball Hospital | RHF Conference Rooms. STATE GOVERNMENT at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, WEDNESDAY FRIDAY Please RSVP to (860) 928-6541 x2181 by May 20 May 24. Carpool/Caravan to Hartford led by July 22 if you are planning to attend. Presented by the Concerned Citizens of Northeast June 1 Connecticut for a state capitol and Museum of WOODSTOCK — The Mom’s Club of Steve Wexler, MD, Emergency Department WOODSTOCK — Come join us on Friday,July Connecticut history tour. No charge for tours. Woodstock Area OPEN HOUSE will be held Medical Director; Ralph Miro, RN, CEN, MPH, 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. (Rain date July 25) for the Lunch available for purchase at the Capitol from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 1 at REMTP, Emergency Department Nursing Twilight Lawn Concert. Cafeteria. Meet with legislators following Roseland Park in Woodstock. Come and meet Director and EMS Coordinator; and Pam Enjoy the sounds of the Windham Concert lunch. Contact [email protected] or phone other at-home mothers. The rain date Friday, Provisor, MSN, Emergency Department Band on the grounds of Roseland Cottage, 556 (860) 974-9880 for information. June 3. Education Coordinator. Light refreshments Route 169. Visitors are encouraged to bring a will be served. blanket and a picnic supper to enjoy the per- BROOKLYN —The Brooklyn Historical formance. Co-sponsored with the Woodstock Society will sponsor a program “AUNT HAT- SATURDAY NORTH GROSVENORDALE - St. Joseph Recreation Commission. Admission is Free. Parish Community will hold it’s annual FUN- TIE’S HOUSE” in honor of the 200th anniver- June 4 sary of the birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe at FEST at 26 Main St., North Grosvenordale on WOODSTOCK –Join us for a free GUIDED WOODSTOCK – Rural Retreat: Roseland 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 at the Federated May 20, 21, and 22. Friday 5-11 p.m., Saturday TOUR of Roseland Cottage Museum, 556 Cottage Landscape Tour on Saturday, August Church Chapel, Route 6, Brooklyn. Emma noon-11 p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Music, Route 169, one of the nation’s best preserved 6, 2011 from 10 – 11 a.m. Palzere-Rae, noted actress, writer, and produc- rides, games, giant flea market, great home- examples of Gothic Revival architecture from Join us for a special walking tour of the land- er will take the audience on a journey to the made food, Fr. Chuck’s bake sale, giant raffle 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,June 4. Tours on the scape at Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169. 19th century world of Connecticut’s own table, face painting, draft beer under tent, hour. For more information visit Learn how the trees, flowers and structures famous author in her dramatic portrayal of Motorcycle Poker Run (Sunday bikes leave at www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call reflect the principals of fine nineteenth-centu- Harriet Beecher Stowe. There is no charge to 9:45 a.m.), Knights of Columbus 2087 Chicken Roseland Cottage at 860-928-4074. ry landscape design and notable landscape attend the program. Refreshments will be BBQ on Sunday (starts at noon-sold out), and architect Andrew Jackson Downing. served. For more information call (860) 774- don’t forget the polish food and “Elvis” on Admission: Free to Garden & Landscape mem- 7728. MONDAY Sunday 1-5 p.m. Ride bracelet times are: bers, $5. Historic New England members, $8. Friday 6-11 p.m., Saturday noon-5 p.m. and 5-11 June 6 nonmembers. Registration required. p.m., and Sunday noon-5 p.m.. There are $5 WEDNESDAY POMFRET — The Pomfret Food Pantry, for coupons available for the ride bracelets at the residents of the town of Pomfret, will be open Victorian Tea - Thursday,August 11, 1:30 – 3:30 rectory, school, the school web site May 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday nights, June 6, p.m. at Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, www.schoolofstjoseph.com, and the following OXFORD — The COIN COLLECTORS meet- 13, 20 and 27. We are also open from 11:30 a.m. Woodstock businesses: Thompson House of Pizza, ing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,May 25 to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays June14, 21, and 28. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in the carriage Victoria Station Cafe, Jim’s Pizza, Citizen’s in the Oxford Senior Center, which is directly Please bring proper I.D. and proof of resi- barn. After sipping tea and nibbling on scones National Bank, and Village Hardware. behind the Oxford Town Hall on Main Street. dence (copy of electric or phone bill, etc.). and cakes, tour this remarkable Gothic The meeting is open to anyone from Worcester Easy access in back of the Pomfret Senior Revival summer cottage to learn about POMFRET — Celebrations Gallery & County and Northeastern Connecticut. For Center eliminates climbing of stairs. Victorian dining customs and etiquette. Shoppes in Pomfret, invites you to DYNAMIC more information, call Dick at 508-410-1332 or Admission is $10 Historic New England mem- DUOS: A Collaborative Exhibition from May [email protected]. bers and $18 for nonmembers. Registration 20 to July 3. Enjoy complimentary refresh- FRIDAY required. ments during the opening night’s Meet the BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn Historical Artists Reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May Society Museum will open for the 2011 season June 24 6-24 CT Cal – Twilight Concert 20. All are welcome to this free event. The with the special 40th Anniversary Exhibit WOODSTOCK – Twilight Lawn Concert to be WOODSTOCK — Come join us on Saturday Dynamic Duos Exhibition features two artists TREASURES FROM BROOKLYN’S ATTIC held on June 24, 7 p.m. Admission FREE. August 13, 2011 at 7 p.m. (Rain date August 15) working together to create a single work of from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday,May 25 and from 1 Enjoy the sounds of the 102nd Connecticut for the Twilight Lawn Concert. original art. Twenty-five artists are participat- to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 29. Treasures from Army National Guard Band on the grounds of Enjoy the sounds of Sweet Daddy Cool Breeze ing in this unique show. This exhibition will Brooklyn’s Attic is an exhibit of diverse arti- Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169. Visitors are on the grounds of Roseland Cottage, 556 Route also commemorate Celebrations Gallery’s 5th facts that have been given to the Brooklyn encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic 169. Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket Anniversary. Historical Society over the 41 years of its exis- supper to enjoy the performance. For more and a picnic supper to enjoy the performance. tence and the stories that they tell us about information visit Co-sponsored with the Woodstock Recreation Brooklyn and New England of the past. Also www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call Commission. Admission is Free. SATURDAY on display are the permanent exhibits of the Roseland Cottage at 860-928-4074. May 21 recently refurbished General Putnam Gallery: WOODSTOCK – Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan CANTERBURY — Griswold High School’s Israel Putnam: Facets of a Hero, the story of Stallions, Friday, August 19, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Steel Drum Band and Canterbury’s very own the life of the Revolutionary War general, and SUNDAY Saturday, August 20, 2 – 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, Tom Thornton will be performing at the General Israel Putnam Remembered, the August 21, 2 – 3:30 p.m. on the grounds of Canterbury Town Community Room (Route story of the creation of the equestrian statue June 26 Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169. Admission is 6-26 CT Cal – Gardens Day 14) on Saturday, May 21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. that honors him. The handicapped accessible $10 Historic New England members/$8 chil- WOODSTOCK – Celebrate the 8th annual The CONCERT will be held outdoors, weather museum is located at 25 Canterbury Road dren, $12 nonmembers/$10 children, advanced Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day with a permitting. All are invited to this free event. (Route 169) immediately behind the General ticket sales recommended. Israel Putnam equestrian statue. The Daniel guided tour of the formal parterre garden at The Hermann family,breeders and trainers of Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169. Visitors learn WAUREGAN — The Central Assembly of Putnam Tyler Law Office, located behind the the famed Lipizzan horse, demonstrate the about the history, significance, and theory God, 350 Putnam Road, Wauregan will hold a museum building, will also open for the sea- highest levels of horsemanship in three behind the garden layout and design, includ- YARD AND BAKE SALE from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. son at this time. Both museums will be open shows. These stallions are among the last ing Historic New England’s on-going boxwood Saturday, May 21. every Wednesday and Sunday thereafter horses capable of executing the Airs Above through Sunday, Oct. 9 and by appointment restoration project. Tours on the hour. For more information visit BROOKLYN – “COME TO TEA with Dolly & throughout Walktober 2011. Turn To CALENDAR page 5 www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call Me” will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Roseland Cottage at 860-928-4074. May 21, 2011, at the Sarah Williams Danielson WEST WOODSTOCK — The South Cemetery DAR Chapter House, 36 Wolf Den Road, Association will hold its ANNUAL MEETING Brooklyn. Children ages 4 to 12, along with at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 in the Church of SATURDAY their favorite dolls, will be treated to a lun- the Good Shepherd on Bradford Corner Road, LEGALS West Woodstock. All who own plots at Barlow cheon, a parade of dolls, prizes, and baskets of July 9 NOTICE TO CREDITORS chances to win an American Girl doll. Doll Cemetery or have interest are encouraged to 7-9 CT Cal – Life and Legacy of William attend. Sumner Appleton clothes will be available for purchase. ESTATE OF LORENZO VELEZ (11--216) Because of limited seating, reservations and WOODSTOCK – Saturday, July 19 from 1 – 2 pre-paid admission ($10 per person) are REGIONAL — Self Advocates United p.m. Admission at Roseland Cottage Museum, required. Call Lucy at 860-774-9457 or GROUP MEETING will be held at 6 p.m. 556 Route 169. Historic New England presents The Hon. Leah P.Schad, Judge of the Court Madaline at 860-774-4548. Wednesday, May 25 at The Arc of Quinebaug. a traveling lecture exploring the life and work of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by Parents/Support people are welcome. Light of William Sumner Appleton, founder of decree dated May 10, 2011, ordered that all OXFORD, Mass. — The Zion Lutheran refreshments will be served. This group will Historic New England (formerly Society for claims must be presented to the fiduciary at Church, South Main Street, Oxford, will hold meet the fourth Wednesday of every month the Preservation of New England the address below. Failure to promptly pre- its annual FLEA from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Antiquities). Using materials from Historic sent any such claim may result in the loss of Saturday,May 21. Rent a table for $15 or two for 60 to 90 minutes. If you have any questions New England’s extensive collections, this pre- rights to recover on such claim. $25. Bake sale, food and new and used items. about this group, please contact Jamie sentation explores Appleton’s role in the con- Janis E. Beltis, Clerk Lazaroff, Self-Advocate Coordinator, at 860- text of early-twentieth-century preservation The fiduciary is: 774-2827 at The Arc from 9 a.m. to noon on efforts and traces his legacy and influence on SUNDAY Fridays, or email Jamie at modern preservation efforts regionally and [email protected]. nationally. For more information visit Camila Velez May 22 www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call 205 Federal Hill Rd. NORTH GROSVENORDALE — The Knights Roseland Cottage at 860-928-4074. 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OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Gertrude Blanchette, 92 Joyce H. Moody, 80 PUTNAM – Gertrude Mrs. Blanchette was a communicant of St. NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Joyce Putnam. (Charron) Blanchette, 92, Mary Church of the Visitation, and a mem- Helene Moody, 80, of North Grosvenordale, Her skill and dexterity allowed her to excel formally of Van Den ber of the Ladies of St. Anne of N. died peacefully in her home Friday, May 13, in her profession of Cake Decorating and her Noort Street, died Monday, Grosvenordale, and the Putnam Senior 2011, surrounded by family following a brief sewing passion, along with being an award- May 9, 2011 in UMass Center. illness. winning bowler. Memorial Healthcare. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass She joins her late husband, Robert Moody Joyce carried her loving nature into grand- She was the loving wife of Christian Burial on Friday, May 20, 2011, and granddaughter, Elizabeth Hart. parenthood and spent an increasingly of the late Gerard J. at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church of the She is survived by children, Taffy Hart of amount of time with her ever growing fami- Blanchette. Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Bristol, Roger Hart, Jr. of Putnam, Lori ly of grandchildren and great-grandchil- Gertrude is survived by Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Syriac of Swannanoa, N.C. and Patty dren. her brother Richard North Grosvenordale. Memorial donations Trudeau of North Grosvenordale; 13 grand- Burial was in Barlow Cemetery, Charron Sr. of Quinebaug and several nieces may be made to St. Mary Church of the children, and 11 great-grandchildren. Woodstock. and nephews. Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT Born June 23, 1930 in Turn of the River, Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 She was the sister of the late Lillian 06260. Joyce was the daughter of a carpenter and Grove St., Putnam, directed the arrange- Sinehak, Doris Cunha and Irene Pepin. Gilman Funeral Home has been entrusted the only girl among five siblings. ments. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of with her arrangements. A loving mother of four and devout To share a memory with her family “Light the late Frank and Noelia (Girouard) For memorial guestbook visit Christian, Joyce dedicated much of her free a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Charron. www.GilmanAndValade.com. time to The United Methodist Church of Mrs. Blanchette worked as a winder and inspector for Belding Hemingway in Putnam until her retirement in 1981. Pauline M. Nichols, 92 DAYVILLE —Pauline M. Nichols, 92, of Bernier and Claire Sabourin; six grandchil- Paula L. Green, 63 Otis Street, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at dren; four great-grandchildren and several Regency Heights in Danielson. She was the nieces and nephews. PUTNAM – Paula Pawlowski. beloved wife of George A. Nichols, Sr. He She was predeceased by her siblings, Leon (Pawlowski) Green, 63, of Mrs. Green worked as an office manager died Sept. 12, 1976. They were married July 3, DeVillez, Eugene DeVillez, Theodore Mechanics Street, died for local doctor’s offices as well as a branch 1937 in St. James Church, Danielson by Rev. DeVillez, Ida Blair, Alice LaFontaine and a Monday, May 16, 2011 in manager at Jewett City Savings Bank for 15 Leo Martel. grandson, Christopher Nichols. Oakwood Rehabilitation & years. She was born Oct. 13, 1918 in East A funeral Mass of Christian Burial was Nursing Center in She loved animals and was always looking Brooklyn, daughter of the late Eugene and held Monday, May 16 at St. Joseph Church, Webster with her sons by to find homes for them. Roseanna (Renaud) DeVillez. 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville. Burial was in St. her side. She loved reading, camping, and especially Pauline worked at William Prym for 38 Joseph’s Cemetery. She was the loving wife spending time with her grandchildren. years, retiring June 29, 1984. Donations may be made in her memory to of Richard G. Green whom she married in Relatives and friends are invited to visit She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s St. Joseph Church, PO Box 487, Dayville, CT 1966. with Paula’s family from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Church, Dayville. She leaves three sons, 06241. Besides her husband, Paula is survived by May 20, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, George A. Nichols, Jr. of Pike, N.H., Eugene Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 her sons, Christopher Green and his wife 104 Church St., Putnam. A funeral service Nichols of Lawrenceville, Ga. and Ernest Reynolds St., Danielson, directed the Jennifer of Pomfret and Keith Green and his will be held at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Nichols of Brooklyn; seven sisters, Dora arrangements. www.gagnonandcostellofh. wife Jane of Woodstock; her grandchildren, Memorial donations may be made to the Petecki, Mary Dickson, Florina Weaver, com Emma, Benjamin, Tyler,and Judd Green; her Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Theresa Davis, Lorraine Collins, Nancy cousin, Paul Banas and his wife Jasmin Kim 350 Church St., Hartford, CT 06103 or to Sr. of San Francisco, Calif. and her sister-in-law, Eleanore Baldoni’s Animal Rescue, 22 Pearl Judith Raymond of Putnam. Avenue, Putnam, CT 06260. Born in New London, she was the daughter For memorial guestbook, visit Constance Wetherell Peshmalyan, 99 of the late Walter and Dorothy (Banas) www.GilmanAndValade.com. SOUTH WOODSTOCK — Constance For many years she operated the Wetherell Wetherell Peshmalyan of South Woodstock Realty Company in Woodstock with her died at Matulaitis Nursing Home on May 7, brother, Vernon Wetherell, and later with her Sela C. Green, 98 2011. nephew, Peter Wetherell. Born in Woodstock, on July 19, 1911, she She had been a longtime member of the ABINGTON — Sela C. Green, 98 of Benjamin Molnar and several nieces and was the daughter of George and Flora East Woodstock Congregational Church. Abington, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at her nephews. (Steere) Wetherell. Connie was predeceased by her brothers, home. She was predeceased by a daughter, Norma She was a graduate of the Bouve-Boston Vernon T. Wetherell, Franklin S. Wetherell, She was the wife of the late Albert “Red” Louise Green, who died in 1937. School in Boston, Mass. and Rollins College George A. Wetherell, and Presley H. Floyd Green, he died in 1995. She was born July 16, 1912 in West Ashford, in Winter Park, Fla. with degrees in physical Wetherell. Sela leaves two daughters, Janice Smith daughter of Eugene and Dora McDaniels. education. She is survived by her nephews and nieces, and her husband Ronald of Pittsfield, Mass. She was a life member of the Wolf Den Connie served as an instructor of physical Peter T. Wetherell of Woodstock, Jane and Sandra Molnar and her husband John of Grange and was active for many years, and a education on the faculties of Rollins College, (Wetherell) St.Onge of Putnam, Presley H. Guilford; grandchildren, Steven Smith and member of the Abington Guild and the the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vt., Wetherell, Jr. of Sarasota, Fla., Holly his wife Regina of Pittsfield, Jeffrey Smith Abington Congregational Church, where she the Walnut Hill School in Natick, Mass., and (Wetherell) Poh of Woodstock, Brian B. and his wife Laura of Cambridge, Mass., was a Sunday School teacher. Annhurst College in Woodstock. Wetherell of Atlanta, Ga., and George Matthew Green Molnar and his wife Tracie She enjoyed working in her gardens and As a member of the American Red Cross Wetherell of Woodstock. She is also survived of Uncasville, Daniel Green Molnar of North caring for animals. during World War II she was stationed in by several grandnieces and grandnephews. Branford and Jonathan Green Molnar and Private graveside services were held in Wales and Germany. It was during that time Burial was in Central Cemetery in his wife Karina of North Branford; great- Grove Cemetery, Eastford. that she met Major Baruyr Peshmalyan of Woodstock. Contributions may be made in grandchildren, Tyler Smith, Zoe Molnar, Chicago, Ill., whom she married in her memory to the East Woodstock Nuremberg, Germany in 1945. Baruyr prede- Congregational Church Organ Fund, P.O. ceased her in 1979. Box 156, East Woodstock CT 06244 or to the Connie lived most of her life in Woodstock Muddy Brook Fire Department, P.O. Box 222, Diane M. Lewis, 55 where she was an active member of the com- East Woodstock, CT 06244. munity, contributing to a number of boards, The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 DAYVILLE — Diane M. nieces and nephews. Diane was a devoted commissions, and associations including the Grove Street, Putnam, directed the arrange- Lewis, 55, of Huntley wife and mother. Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees, the ments. Road, died Saturday, May She was born Oct. 3, 1955 in Putnam, Woodstock Historical Society, and Roseland www.smithandwalkerfh.com 14, 2011 at her home, sur- daughter of Loretta (Lawton) Raymond of Cottage. rounded by her loving Dayville and the late Vincent Raymond. family. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, swim- She was the beloved ming, was an avid reader and scrap booker. wife of Francis Lewis. Her funeral was held Wednesday May 18 Anthony W. Sokolowski Sr., 55 They were married Dec. from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 31, 1987 in Whipple’s Chapel. 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, followed by a MOOSUP —Anthony W.Sokolowski Sr., 55, Ann Coutu , Donna Fleming and Diana She leaves her husband, Francis; her moth- Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph passed Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at home sur- Phelps all of Connecticut; a step-sister, er, Loretta; her children, Christopher Lewis Church, 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville. Burial rounded by his family. Arnette Hill of North Carolina and many of Webster, Mass., Joshua Lewis of was in Holy Cross Cemetery. He was born in New London, son of the nieces and nephews. Woodstock, Tanya Bradford and her husband Donations may be made in her memory to late Anthony R. Sokolowski and Alice I. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Clyde of Chesapeake, Va., and Frances Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT Beck. He lived in the Plainfield area most of Sokolowski and a sister, Alice Ostermann. Ramharak and her husband Michael of 06260. his life. There are no calling hours. A funeral ser- Waterville, Maine; her sisters, Charlotte To share a memory with her family “Light He was a Union mason for years, and vice will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May Aldrich of Putnam and Karen Beaulieu of a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. enjoyed the casino. 21, 2011 in the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Dayville; four grandchildren and many He leaves his wife, Talia and step-daughter, 247 Broad Street, Danielson. Family and Lexi Lopes of Moosup; a son, Anthony W. friends will gather at the Central Village Fire Sokolowski Jr. and his wife Michelle of Station following the service. Moosup; four grandchildren; two brothers, The family requests in lieu of flowers, that Pauline M. Goulet, 86 Donald Matthewson of Perris, Calif. and donations be made to the American Cancer Michael Beck of Norwich; a step-brother, Society,30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. PUTNAM — Pauline M. Goulet, 86, loving Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. James Beck of Montville; six sisters, The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 wife of the late Joseph A. Goulet and mother Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. Millicent Anderson and Linda Jones of School St., Webster, Mass., is directing the of Gregory and Wayne Goulet, passed away Gilman Funeral Home, m104 Church St., North Carolina, Patricia Rocheleau, Mary arrangements. on Jan. 31, 2011. Putnam, directed the arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial was held For memorial guestbook visit Saturday, May 14 in St. Mary Church of the www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 254 Broad St., BROOKLYN Killingly, 774-8833. Pastor: The Rev. Dr. The Womb of Eternity Community Bible Chapel, 385 South St., Michele L. Matott t seems like every peo- beyond? How is it that, in Brooklyn, 774-7115. Pastor: Services: Family Services: Sundays, 10 a.m. ple group on the face spite of pressure from so Bible hour and Sunday School, 11 a.m. St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., Iof the earth and every BEYOND many sources to suspend Federated Church of Christ, 15 Hartford Danielson, 774-3900. Pastor: Rev. John J. historical era has pro- belief in heaven, so many Road, Brooklyn, 774-9817. Pastor: Rev.Paulette O’Neill. Morning Masses: Monday – Friday 7 duced a person or group THE PEWS well-educated, productive Harwood. Services: 10 a.m. Sundays and 9 a.m. Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Confessions of people who is fascinat- people throughout the Saturday, 3:45 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass, 4:30 ed with the idea of living world are so convinced that p.m. Sunday Masses at 7, 9 and 11 a.m. forever. there is life after death? The Greeks and JOHN Take Christians for an Open Bible Baptist, 198 Prince Hill Road, HANSON Brooklyn, 779-7595. Pastor: Ricky Davis. United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9 Romans expressed it in example. Have you ever Sunday School, 10 a.m. Services: 11 a.m. and Spring, Killingly, 774-2839. Office, 779-2018. myths, some have wondered why the death of 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 7 Pastor: Dan Ames. Services: Sundays, 10:30 embarked on pilgrimages, one teacher who lived 2,000 p.m. a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. and a few, like Juan Ponce years ago had such a lasting de León, have even launched expensive explo- effect on mankind? He impacted his world Westfield Congregational Church rations in search of places like “The before He died, but not nearly as dramatical- Our Lady of La Salette Church 210 Main St., Danielson 25 Providence Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234 Fountain of Youth.” The evidence points to a ly as He has since His death. The reason: He 774-8438 universal awareness that life consists of far didn’t just talk about life after death; He came Mailing address: P.O. Box 211, Brooklyn, CT Rev. Alice O'Donovan more than our few short years on terra firma. back from the dead. Jesus demonstrated that 06234 Worship at 10:00 a.m., Sunday School at 10:00 Furthermore, mankind’s great scientific and His claims about being God in flesh and the (860) 774-6275/Fax: (860) 774-0679 a.m. educational advancements have not changed giver of everlasting life were not just egotisti- Web site: www.lasalette-lourdes.org e-mail: [email protected] the innate awareness of eternity, rather they cal tirades. His empty grave, a befuddled Pastor: Rev. Daniel Scott, M.S. www.westfielducc.org have provided new venues through which Roman government, an outwitted Jewish Masses: Saturday at 4 p.m., Sunday at 8:00 and people have pursued immortality. Sanhedrin, and hundreds of eyewitnesses 11:15 a.m., daily Mass Tuesday through DAYVILLE According to John Ortberg, “In Scottsdale, who were willing to give their lives to back Friday at 8 a.m. Holy Days: 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Ariz., there is a company called Alcor Life the story of Jesus’ resurrection stand as evi- St. Ignatius Church — closed. No services as Extension Foundation, which is the largest dence that eternal life is real. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 620 of Sept. 1, 2008. St. Joseph Church have the cryonics foundation in the world. For a In light of this understanding, believers Wauregan Road, Brooklyn, 774-6892. Services: Saturday vigil Mass at 4 p.m. that was former- healthy fee, your body can be frozen at the have described this life as the “womb of eter- Saturday at 5:30 p.m. 564-2668. ly at Ignatius. point of death. Your blood will be filled with nity.” For children of God, death is just a anticoagulants, and then you will be stored in birth canal. Meaning, there’s a whole eterni- St. John Lutheran Church St. Joseph Church a capsule of liquid nitrogen that will freeze ty waiting for those who put their confidence Route 6 (next to Collins Ford dealership) Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10 you to minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit until in Christ. Just as a fetus has eyes that cannot Brooklyn a.m. you can be reheated later like a pizza and see, ears that cannot hear, lungs that cannot Rev. Lisa C. Anderson advanced medical technology can cure what- breath, a tongue that cannot taste, believers 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with 10:30 a.m. wor- Calvary Bible Baptist Church ever diseases killed you. Or, if you don’t like know that there’s a whole new dimension ship and Holy Communion, Prayer services 801 Hartford Pike (Route 101), Dayville being cold, a Seattle company called that has been prepared for them even though and Bible Study on Thursdays at 7 p.m. (860) 779-7267 Immortal Genes offers “eternity in a paper- they have never experienced it. Like a baby Healing Service on the first Thursday of Pastor: Michael J. Rizzuti weight.” For $50 they will preserve your DNA who is feeling restricted and can’t wait to get every month. Services: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. in a little box for the next 10,000 years so you out, believers are always longing for the eter- Wednesday prayer and Bible study: Call for can be cloned whenever it’s convenient. They nal life that was promised to them that Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, 774- information. also offer a 10,000 year, money-back guaran- believe. Are you prepared for forever? 9352. Pastor: The Rev. James Kellaway. tee, though it’s hard to say who will collect it Because, this life is just the womb of eternity. Services: Sunday Holy eucharist, 8 and 10 a.m. KILLINGLY if things go wrong.” (When The Game Is Over Wednesday healing eucharist, 7 p.m. It All Goes Back In The Box) Bishop John W.Hanson is the pastor of Acts Church of the Nazarene, 440 Westcott Road, Have you ever found yourself pondering II Ministries in Thompson. For an online Bible Unitarian Universalist Society in Killingly, 774-5844. Pastor: Rev. Wendy the meaning of life… the possibility of life study or a video clip about how to be saved, Brooklyn, Rts. 6 and 69, Brooklyn, 779-2623. Ambrefe. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Sunday ser- after death…. the curiousness of so many please visit www.actsii.org. President: Ann Barry. Services: 10:30 a.m., vices, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer near death experiences and unexplainable two Sundays per month at Brooklyn and Bible study, 7 p.m. Thursday youth social stories about people who encounter the life Community Center January to April, at meet- time, 7 p.m. inghouse on the Green, April to December. First Apostolic Church of Danielson,6 Academy St., Killingly, 774-3564. Services: “Seven new clients, DANIELSON Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Cornerstone Baptist Church, All I can say is, AWESOME” 247 Broad St., Danielson, (860) 774-3907, South Killingly Congrega-tional Church, Sunday School: 9 a.m., Worship: 10:30 a.m., 160 Halls Road, Killingly, 774-3871. Pastor: Carole Himmer, Carole’s Grooming & Boarding Kennel Frank C. Perkins. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Pastor: The Rev. Greg Thomas, www.cbcct.us. 508-867-9734 Congregation B’Nai Shalom: Sons of Zion Union Baptist Church, 1369 Hartford Pike, building, 125 Church St., Putnam. Beth Israel Killingly 774-6653. Pastor: William P. Pearl. building, 39 Killingly Dr., Danielson. Friday Services: Sunday, 10 a.m.,, including chil- They got GREAT Results, you can too. evening services: 7 p.m. in Putnam. Saturday dren’s Sunday School. Tuesday Bible study, 7 morning services: 9 a.m. in Putnam. p.m. Call us today at (860)928-1818 Hebrew school meets Sunday mornings. REGION or drop us an email at [email protected] Hebrew School Director Jennifer Wright, 774- 6404; Lay Leader Alan Turner, 774-7181; St Columba Anglican Church President Linda Simons, 928-4806. Nichols College Chapel Center Rd. Dudley, MA Villager Newspapers Gospel Light Christian Fellowship, 132 860 243-3606 Wauregon Road, Danielson, 779-2418. Pastor Canon John Wesley Westcott III "Your local newspaper - the next best thing to word-of-mouth advertising" Ralph Stravato. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship (Children’s Church at same time), Wednesday, www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com 6:30 p.m.

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WOODSTOCK – Walktober – The Houses and STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at CALENDAR History of Woodstock Hill. Behind the Scenes the North Woodstock Congregational Church, Fridays continued from page 3 at Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, on 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST PARTY Saturday,October 8, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Admission leader. For more information, call 860-963- at 7 p.m. every Monday in St. Joseph Church the Ground maneuvers, dramatic leaps and is FREE. Explore the history and architecture 2170. Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. plunges that were developed as aggressive bat- of Woodstock Hill. Learn about the people and Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the tle maneuvers in the sixteenth century and institutions that shaped its long history and REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practical fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. are now among the most beautiful displays of walk away with a better sense of New England way to go inside and experience that joy on equine grace and strength. Bring seats and architectural styles and decorative features. CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for bug spray.Snacks and souvenirs are available. Families are encouraged to join us as special Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn children’s eye-spy activities are part of the and Eastford. ALSO… WOODSTOCK – On Saturday,September 17, 10 tour. WOODSTOCK — The following programs are a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, September 18, 10 Wednesdays a.m. – 3 p.m., FREE admission, Roseland held at the Woodstock Seniors at the WOODSTOCK – Come to the Annual Fine PUTNAM — Day Kimball HomeMakers Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169: Cottage, 556 Route 169, opens its ground for a Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday and and Christopher Heights present the 2011 Civil War living history weekend. Civilian and Tuesdays, EXERCISE from 9 to 10 a.m.; Sunday,October 15 and 16, 10 a.m. – to 4:30 p.m. SENIOR DANCES from 7 to 10 p.m. on the Wednesdays, ARTS AND CRAFTS from 9:30 to military re-enactors create a sense of life dur- at the Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169 4:30 p.m. fourth ing the middle of the 19th century when the 11 a.m. and DOMINOES from 1 to 4 p.m.; Free to Historic New England members and Wednesday of the month at the Putnam Thursdays, exercise from 9 to 10 a.m. country was in the deadly grips of the Civil children under 12, $5 nonmembers. Rain or Lodge of Elks. There will be door prizes, War. Activities include artillery and engineer- shine. raffles and refreshments. ing demonstrations, military uniform and PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare’s This festival, one of the leading juried fine * May 25 - TBA Nurturing Families Network offers free PAR- weaponry displays, and period children’s arts and crafts shows in New England, fea- * June 22 - Favorite Sports theme games and activities. ENTING CLASSES at Day Kimball Hospital tures 175 artisans and their wares – jewelry, * July 27 - TBA for parents of children birth through five woodworking, pottery, clothing, metalwork, * August 24 - Red Carpet theme years of age. A light dinner and childcare is WOODSTOCK – Power of the Press, Friday, and much more. Enjoy live music, a food * September 28 - TBA September 17, 5:30 p.m. Roseland Cottage, 556 provided. For more information call Laurel court, and first floor tours of Roseland * October 26 – Halloween theme Garry at (860) 928-6541 x2077. Route 169, FREE admission to Historic New Cottage. Donations toward food and beverages always England members and students, $8 nonmem- accepted. Sponsored by Day Kimball bers, registration recommended. ONGOING HomeMakers and Christopher Heights. The Power of the Press is an on-going lecture For more information call (860) 928-5441 or series that highlights critical events in Mondays (508) 949-0400. TUESDAYS “It Works” American history through the editorials and POMFRET — The POMFRET FOOD PANTRY Jack J. Roso, Owner Director articles published in The Independent, Henry for the residents of the town of Pomfret will THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a Christ- Acusage Academy & Body Reflexology C. Bowen’s newspaper. This year’s lectures be open the month of April on Monday the 4, centered life recovery program) from 7 to 9 Acusage 508-978-0178 focus on the events during the Civil War. Light 11, 18, and 25th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., and on p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point Academy refreshments served. Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson Our customers are our best fans! 12, 19 and 26 (not April 5th). Please bring prop- Call today to see how we can help you, Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a mask (860)928-1818 WOODSTOCK – Behind the Scenes at er I.D. and proof of residence (ex. copy of elec- that hides your depression, anger, addiction, Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, on tric or phone bill, etc.) Easy access in the back pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or attend Saturday, September 24, 12 – 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 of the Senior Center eliminates any climbing a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more informa- Villager Newspapers – 4 p.m. $6 Historic New England members, $10 of stairs. tion. "Your local newspaper - the next best thing to word-of-mouth advertising" nonmembers. Registration required. www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com This in-depth tour explores sections of DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST PARTY Roseland Cottage that are not typically seen at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Male Court Thursdays by visitors. Visitors have the opportunity to Community Room, Maple Street, Danielson. DANIELSON — BINGO at St. James Church, see the house and barn from the attic to the $1 admission charge. Refreshments included. 12 Franklin St., Danielson, every Thursday basement. By exploring areas such as the ser- Come join the fun. For more information, call night in the downstairs church hall. Over vants’ quarters, kitchen, water cisterns, and 860-774-9324. $2000 is given away each week. Plus there are barn haylofts, visitors learn how this wealthy two progressive games. Come try your luck. household functioned. Visitors are encour- Tuesdays Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. aged to bring a flashlight. WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE All profits benefit the St. James School. B6 ☎ KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, May 20, 2011 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Killingly Villager • Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager CLASSIFIED “Hometown Service, Big Time Results” TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836

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204 WATER EQUIPMENT 283 PETS 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 1994 Sea-Doo Bombardier SP94 Pure Bred Ford Truck Parts Kimball Spinnet MOVING SERIOUS Sylvania Record WHIRLPOOL Hundreds & Hundreds! Piano 2010 Prius BUYERS & Player With 95 Trailer Puppies Will Fit 1967-1972 Solid Wood. 15,000 Miles Exponent 4/40, Solid State, GLASS-TOP Excellent Condition, Runs Over thirty breeds available. Parts Such As $22,900 COLLECTORS Great. Seat Just Recovered, Health checked/guaranteed. Excellent Condition, All Kinds Of Collectibles! On Original Stand. ELECTRIC RANGE Tailgates/Fenders Needs Tuning. 18’ Pontoon Boat 1960’s or 1970’s, $275 Low Hours On Jet Pump. State licensed. Mechanical/Molding May Be Seen Has Been Winterized. 60 HP www.laughlinkennel.com Appraised At $2500 Yamaha 4 Stroke By Appointment. Very Retro! 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Excellent Condition! Lots Of Tools For Sale Different Sizes, Decorating Well Maintained. Will Sell For $75 Sells For $999 Roto-Tiller Craftsman And Other Brands. Items, Including Tips. Some Kitchen Queen Will Take $600 Items Used Only Once. $6000. Call 860-944-1816 IR5003, Used Twice Call For More Details Call 508-867-2104 480 Wood Cheryl Paid $1295 508-248-6375 Great For Starting Out. GOLF CLUBS 860-913-6735 $950 Everything 1/2 Price TaylorMade Cooking Stove [email protected] Or Take It All For One Price 1964 Glasstron With Stainless TracVac TOYS 860-923-2445 3 Through Wedge Model 385-IC/385LH Flexible Flyer Rocking Horse, 17Ft Boat $150 Water Tank Option $650 Old Furniture Used Once. Fisher-Price Little Kitchen In Board/Out Board 860-928-4675 Large Pine Paid $1300 With Accessories, Little Mer Cruiser Elmira Stoveworks Chifferobe w/2drs/$300. $1100 Tykes Wagon, Balloon Tire 100 GENERAL 165 HP W/Trailer Heavy Colonial 2, 9x12 Whittal rugs, Tricycle With Pull Cart, Needs Work Table Sweetheart Wood fair condition/$300. Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Small Picnic Table. $650 Or Best Offer Cook Stove Buffet drawered/$300. & Vac Pro Many Other Toys Same Owners Trestle Base ULLETIN OARD 508-248-5253 Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” Antique Show Piece Singer sewing machine Models 72085, 72285, Call 860-935-5513 105 B B Tom & Camila Captain’s Chair $2600 OBO w/seat/$300. 72295 Clothes washer/dryer Used Twice Mate’s Chair Call Ron Trac Vac IN REMEMBRANCE 1987 31 Foot New Stuff! 4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs each/$300. Paid $2772 860-779-7007 Beut Bros kitchen set 6 $1900 Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. Julie Ann Bainton Silverton Reconnective Healing (2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) 401-864-6082 Dual 44-Gallon Containers, ALL $250 pc/$800. Convertible Animal Massage Hoosier cab w/flour disp. 508-765-5763 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton (Knurowski) 508-683-6386 Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch 36 Year Senior Secretary Twin Crusaders 350’s, Animal Communication Laine Couch Must see matching 270 HP. 800 Hours. table/$335. Sofa and Matching Exhaust. For Massey Bay Path High School Hegner 19 Inch & Chair Ferguson, Will Fit Others. Dear Friend, Please Visit F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, As Always! Floral Print On Beige 860-481-2236 Chair, Our Guest Book And Leave A Color Garmin GPS, Scroll Saw Art Deco Retro Used Twice Reiki/Feng Shui Background. $1000.00 Note To Pay Your Respects Fish-Finder, Many Natural Foods With Stand Very Good Condition. Pastel Upholstery www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton New Amenities. $400 FIRM Old-Fashioned 508-892-1412 Flower Essences $300 Above-Average Condition JULIE Winter Storage & Launch Call 508-987-5515 Cherry Wood Paid Until Spring! Alpha Wave Music After 4pm 60” E.R. Buck Asking $125.00 Nov. 26th, 1954 Sewing Machine Trees for Nov. 30th, 2008 Excellent Condition. Rock Maple Dining White-Wash Oak Coffee $22,000 Boarding Hewlett Packard Table Tables, Floor and Table Send Your Love To: 860-974-1841 Indoor/Outdoor Runs Room Hutch With Drawers Sale 888-974-1977 (FAX) DeskJet 970 CSE Excellent Condition. Lamps Also Available Skylights $200 OBO Separately. Evergreen Trees, Colorado Or Mail To: Color Printer Paid $1200. Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, PO Box 979 BOAT MOTOR Heated/Air Conditioned With Automatic Duplicating Sell For $700 860-928-6308 Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. $30 Set Of 2 Bureaus Charlton City, MA 01508 Repair/Sales Call 508-476-2056 Excellent Privacy Day Care 1 With Mirror, One Without. Solid Ash Nichols God Bless Consignment, Tune-Ups, 508-764-9309 $250 OBO Border/Ornamental Rebuilds, Painting, Trailers. Supervised Groups And Stone Co. All 10 trees for $85. Landscape Beige Couch Land & Sea Sports Center Daily/Weekly Rates HOT WATER Dining Table Call 508-278-5762 107 MISC. FREE 441 Providence Tpke. Large Play Yards Equipment w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. (Rte 6) HEATERS $600 OBO (41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, Evenings Natural Gas Trailer Six Chairs And Hutch! Hampton, CT (860)455-0028 Training Brand New! $995 OBO 508-943-1428 Perfect Condition! FREE WOOD Basic - Advanced 40, 50, & 80 Gallons Aluminum Folding 774-242-7515 $1800 Troy-Bilt 215 CAMPING Group Or Private Large Selection! Staging/Scaffolding Also: Snow Blower PALLETS New - Open Enrollment $150 And Up. 2 Sections w/Platforms, Pellet Stove Call Keith Lenox China And 10.5HP, 30” Wide. You pick up. Monday thru Stateline On Wheels, w/Steps Enviro EF2 Pfaltzgraff Dual Stage, Polar Blast, Friday 8am-noon. Grooming 508-524-9328 Free-Standing Camp Resort 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H Christmas Dishes Electric Start, Touch & Stonebridge Press Baths To Full Grooms $895 OBO Two Years Old, Turn, 6 Forward, 2 25 Optical Drive Killingly CT Invacare Pronto Call 5pm-8:30pm Used One Season. 508-943-1117 Reverse, One-Hand Weekend Activities, Rec. Originally $2400 Operation. (located behind Southbridge Certifications! M51 Power 508-867-6546 Hotel & Conference Center) Hall, Adult Club House, Indoor/Outdoor Asking $1500 Solid Maple Table $1000 Fishing, Pool, Shady & PCSA Levels I & II Large Doghouse 774-200-0558 2 Extra Leafs 508-667-9249 Sunny Sites, Camp Store. CPR Certified $1500 Reiki Master Power $50 4 Heavy Maple Chairs 109 MUSIC/ARTS Wheelchair PINE BUREAU SET TT Custom Fit Please Call For Details, Lighterian Reiki VII Coffee Table Night stand with mirror Will Seat Eight Car Cover After 4PM Reconnective Healing II Sure Step Technology Good condition 508-476-7382 $35 Very Good Condition For 2002 Roadster ICNDF Certified Trainer That Automatically Asking $200 $150.00 Summer Adjust To Keep All Six Convertible (Will Fit OLLECTIBLES End Table Other Years) Singing 260 C Experienced, Caring Staff Wheels On The Ground $40 Cherry Hutch 508-476-2497 Individualized Care At All Times. High-Back Henedon Brand $90 Workshop Authentic Attention To Detail Van Seat, Deep Blue Antique Mirror From North Carolina Square Foot Excellent Condition. Pearl Base. The $40 Original Cost $260 Or Enhance Your Revolutionary $2000 Brand New Concrete Existing Talent! 508-987-0077 Cadillac Of Power Asking $600 Roberts Reel-To-Reel War Historic Wheelchairs. Old Trunks Footing Forms Rock/Pop 205 Federal Hill Road $30 Each MSRP $3500 774-452-1668 SF32 - $45 Each Tape Player/Recorder Blues/Country Autographs Oxford, MA Selling For $2000 Student’s Desk & Chair Best Offer Genuine Original Signature Wheelbarrow Locations In CT & MA starwoodpetresort.com FIRM $45 Player Piano 508-764-9309 Reasonable Rates Autographs Of $20 American Hero Icons. 508-410-1784 774-452-3514 Excellent Condition Individual and Group Webster, MA 150 Rolls Go With It (5) Steel Lally Columns George Washington $2200 Vented Visual Rates Available Benjamin Franklin $2200 LARGE FRANKLIN $850 $200 286 LIVESTOCK 508-234-9020 Glass Front Thomas Jefferson $1000 John Deere STOVE (8) Antique Milk Cans Call Christine At All Have Certificates Of $110 Gas Heater Vocal Expressions Authenticity. Tractor Reconditioned, new paint, Pool Filter 50,000 BTU 860-230-3696 Bagged Shavings gaskets and fire brick. Frigidaire Gallery Gas Dryer Clear Signatures Model 318 Hayward S180T1580 Series with auto start, www.vocalexpressions 508-476-1068 Kiln-Dried Pine Will help load. High Rate Sand Filter $70 studio.com $5.25 Per Bag 50” Mowing Deck $250.00 4 years old and like new. Power Flow Bagging System System. 413-245-7388 (No Limit) Call Lou at 508-341-6941 Half Price - A-1 Condition Cost new $1400, Plow and Snowblower Price negotiable. NFL Autographed Small Bails Of Hay $1900 $250 or Best Offer St. Joseph’s 860-412-0210 508-892-8588 130 YARD SALES Helmet Collection 40 to 45 lbs. Call Basilica Books No calls after 8pm Five Ridell Team Helmets Quality Horse Hay 508-248-5662 Large Jointer “Our Gift Our Legacy: Colonial Park Signed By MVP Icon $5.75 Per Bail $175 POOL TABLES “Our First 100 Years” Washer & Dryer Quarterbacks Pick Up In Jukebox White, Used. 3rd Annual Tom Brady, Joe Montana, AMI/Rowe, 45’s Heavy-Duty Motor Lift 7 Foot Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Dan Marino, Joe Namath, West Brookfield $225 Slight Damage $250 Yard Sale Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of 8 Foot 508-333-8090 And Peyton Manning. Rock Valley Farm 45’s With Extra Records. Antique Cast-Iron 9 Foot Antique Beige Kitchen Large multi-family All Have COA’s 508-867-2508 $400 OBO Coal Stove $900 Each Range yard sale to $2000 OBO Can Deliver For Gas Money We Want To $200 Delivery Available By White Warner benefit beach fund. 508-476-1068 With My Pickup Truck 413-245-7480 Grow Your Dayville, CT 1929 Chevy Engine Saturday, May 21st Quality Cell 401-523-5670 $275 Pro Form 750 508-943-4565 Veggies! 8:30am -2pm 265 FUEL/WOOD Horse Hay Generac Generator Corner Of Colonial Road 3’x3’x8’ $250 Treadmill Stained Glass FREE Jukebox $125 Naturally-grown And Bath House Road Square Bales Weigh Radial Arm Saw Equipment Construction Approximately 800lbs Each. For Sale Pro Form 775 Vegetable Webster, MA 1951 Rowe AMI $125 And Supplies & Flower Kindling Wood Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa Band Saw Stationary Bike Glastar Grinder, All Different Types Of No Chemicals or Model “D” 40 CSA Farm Preservatives Excellent Condition. $150 $50. Tools, Chemicals, Widths, Lengths & Converted To Play 45’s. Call 508-752-8569 Both for $150 Solder Odyssey 16” Shares DEADLINE FOR Thicknesses Of Wood. Second Cut Available Holds 20 Records. Call 508-867-2104 Lamp Form, Lamp Bases, 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. After 6PM Weekly Pickup at our YARD SALE Rock Valley Farm Spare Tubes & Service Evenings Only Glass, Patterns. Good For Wood Stove Or W. Brookfield Manual. Great Sound, Too much To List Woodstock, CT Farm SUBMISSIONS Outdoor Burners/Stoves. LP Records IS 1:30PM MONDAY 508-867-2508 Real Solid Wood. Refinished Chairs Individually! Join Today! Limited Number of Delivery Available $2000 For Sale $500. OBO Takes It All! shares available for 18 weeks FOR ALL MASS. By The Truckload 78’s, 33 1/3, Long Play, Natural Or Painted Finish, of healthy, locally-grown, 774-200-0501 Some Decorated. Call WEEKLY PAPERS 298 WANTED TO BUY X-Mas Albums & Singles. 508-764-6462 all natural produce. *Deadlines Subject To 508-867-2564 Music From Late 40’s Very Reasonable! 860-974-9004 Change Due To Holidays 508-764-4493 Call For More Info. Junior Wooden To 70’s, Large Variety Of www.devonpointfarm.com 275 FLEA MARKET Musical Selections & Stepback Kitchen Loft Bed Performers. Round Maple Cupboard Dudley $ With Desk And Dresser. Come See And Make Lots Of Storage With Work Paid $700 Pedestal Wedding An Offer Surface. 200 GEN. BUSINESS Flea Market ROSS RECYCLING Will Take $350 OBO Call 860-928-2677 Dinette Table 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H Ring Set Antiques, Collectibles We Pay More!! Mattress Not Included. w/12” leaf 4 chairs. $475 14c Gold & General 860-608-3402 Miscellaneous Very good condition Open Every Saturday-Sunday Beautiful Diamond 203 SNOWMOBILES All Scrap Metals, Items $100 China Cabinet Setting, Size 7 1/2. 8am-4pm Junior Wooden Glass Doors, Cars, Trucks 2 Computer Desks $700 Something For Everyone! Loft Bed Head Skis, (one oak, one maple) Underneath Storage. 2004 Polaris Batteries, With Desk And Dresser. Bindings & Poles $30 each 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H Antique Amethyst Snowmobile Edge Behind BP Gas Copper Wire, Paid $700 Never Used! $275 Ring At Dudley/Webster Line $150 1 Rectanglar Occasional Touring 550 Appliances... Will Take $350 OBO Pine Table Appx. 110 Years Old 2 Acres, Indoors! Mattress Not Included. Pioneer & Technics Solid Oak Dining Large Square Lavender 2-Up Sled, Electric Start 64 Tucker Hill Rd. $30 Room Table & Reverse. Front & www.dorightfleamarket.com 860-608-3402 Stereo Components 860-928-2635 Stone, Beautiful Filigree 1-800-551-7767 Putnam, CT 06260 Best Offer 4 Chairs w/Leaf Setting. Size 8. Rear Heated Grips. Kimball Piano $550 $300 Trailer Included. Call 508-949-7040 SAEY Coal/Wood 1700 Vermont Trail Miles. 281 FREE PETS 860-928-7165 Cherry Finish, 508-234-4137 Excellent Condition. Stove Antique Singer Sewing $4300 MOTORS Machine Call 508-962-8960 Free Dogs $200 Hanover#1 $$$ 1/2HP 230/460V Weight 450 lbs. w/Oak Cabinet Wheel Horse To A Good Home Antique Mahogany 1725RPM, 56 Frame. BTU’s 60,000 $150 Lawn Tractor Make Money Drop-Leaf Dining $45 OBO Heating Area 1900-2500sf Snowmobile 1 Male & 1 Female Includes 27-50lb. 508-765-6067 Model 257H, With 37” 2008 Yamaha RS Vector ER Selling Room Table 5HP, 230/460V Mower Deck. Hydrostatic Boxer Shepard Mix And 4 Ladder-Back Chairs. 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Bags Of Pea Coal Offers Welcome Electric Start, Reverse, Your Unwanted $700 Transmission Not Working. Studs, Mirrors, 508-981-7571 All Need Refinishing $125 OBO Excellent 17HP Kawasaki Stuff!!! $100 Call 508-885-5059 Stereo 2 Windshields, Cover. 5HP, 230/460V Engine And Body. 1700 Miles, Like New. Credenza Cabinet $325 OBO 283 PETS Quality Dealers Wanted Edison Phonograph 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Call 860-774-6976 Best Deal Around. $50 $125 OBO With Radio 508-476-5007 Or 860-617-4000 Sauder In Good Condition Powder-Puff Clean, Indoor Flea Market Call 860-974-1647 1/2HP 208/230/460V Computer Armoire Call 10am-7pm Chinese Crested Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm Large Overhead Door-Opener 508-885-6831 Wood-Burning NordicTrac $120 OBO Black, Good Condition. Fireplace Snowmobile Puppy Route 12 31”W x 52”H x 19”D Antique Skidaddler Dudley $50 4 Motor Speed Controls With Slide-Out Yard Tractor Tires Male. Sweet, Loveable, Insert Stove Made By AMF. Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic (Behind BP) 4-Foot Steel Shelves Hitachi J100, 400/460V Keyboard Tray On Wheels. Directional Tires Only Used One Month Last Registered In 1976. Breed. www.dorightfleamarket.com Very Heavy Duty Best Offer $100 23”x8.5”x12” Paid $1100 Kept In Storage For 18 Years, $50 Eastford $100 For More Information 1-800-551-7767 Call 5pm-8:30pm Asking $900 OBO And Needs Restoration. 401-397-6499 413-245-7388 508-867-6546 860-377-4961 508-248-6783 508-667-9916 860-974-1748 See You There! B8 ☎ KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, May 20, 2011

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 402 GENERAL SERVICES 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 550 MOBILE HOMES $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ WANTED WANTED RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS WAR Call The intention to make an such Southbridge Mobile Home For Unusual Bicycles HELP WANTED preference, limitation or Nice 3BR apt on quiet, Pizza Business 1870’s-1970’s Junk Man discrimination. This dead-end street. RELICS newspaper will not For Sale For Sale knowingly accept any Eat-in kitchen, (Auburn Area) Hi-Wheel WE NOW TAKE washer & dryer hook-ups, & YOUR AUTOS advertising for real estate Call Jimmy For More 2 Bedrooms, Completely Balloon Tire that is in violation of the law. off-street parking, de-leaded. FOR CASH! $795/month. Information Remodeled. In A Quiet Stingray WAR Our readers are hereby First & Security. 508-728-5574 Removal of Metal, informed that all dwellings 508-439-2475 Dayville, CT Park. Close Choppers SOUVENIRS Appliances, advertising in this newspaper Schwin Furniture, TV’s. are available on and equal To Industrial Park And WANTED opportunity basis. To Sturbridge One Webster Columbia Construction complain about Bedroom WWII & EARLIER For Rent Shopping Center. Shelby Materials. discrimination call The 2nd Floor/3 rooms CA$H WAITING! Surrogate Cellars/Attics Department of Housing and Stove and Refrigerator 2500 Sq.Ft $29,900 Colson Cleaned. Urban Development “HUD” Washer & Dryer Hook Up & Helmets, Swords, Mothers toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Off Street Parking Raleigh Daggers, Bayonets, Small Building For the N.E. area, call HUD 7500 Sq.Ft. Includes All Appliances No Smoking Free Standing Buildings. Etc. Medals, Badges, Flags, Needed Demolition, Tires. ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Small Pets Considered Call 860-608-6407 Uniforms, etc. free number for the hearing Great Space! Be part of a miracle Leaves Removed. First/Last/Security I Pay More For Bikes Over 30 Years Experience. Residential Moves. impaired is 1-800-927-9275 $575.00 ALSO: Call David The rewards are more 508-347-2937 2500 Sq.Ft. For My Museum! than financial Trees Cut 505 APARTMENTS FOR 3000 Sq.Ft. All Conditions Considered 1-508-688-0847 Brush/Limbs Seeking Women RENT 9000 Sq.Ft. 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) I’ll Come To YOU! Removed The Village At Available! N. Grosvenordale 21-43 Non-Smokers Dudley Killingly With Healthy Furnaces Removed Modern Efficiency Unit Owner Will Give You Pregnancy History Check-our-down-to- W/All Appliances Free December Rent Price You Can’t Refuse! CT If In By July 1st! 300 HELP WANTED earth prices first! Re/Dishwasher, Disposal Call Mobile Home For Sale Weekends also! Washer And Dryer 2/3BR Townhouse 1-508-753-3670 ROUTE Refrigerator Apartments 15 Acres 14x64 Doublewide 310 GENERAL HELP Central Mass Stove With Heating Unit Unsubsidized Whirlpool Bath, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. WANTED For More and Connecticut (USDA Affordable) 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Information Call Private Garden Style Porch Large Kitchen, Living Room. 169 $775 Per month Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome AUTOCAD Dave Must Income Qualify House For Sale Laundry Room. 888-363-9457 508-347-7804 Landlord Pays ANTIQUES DESIGNER reproductivepossibilities.com For Utilities Call For Application By Owner Appliances Included. An established civil 413-262-5082 Pets Welcome Today Sunny & Bright 4 Bedroom, 884 Worcester St. engineering company 1st/Last/Security Needed 860-779-0876 2.5 Bath, 2280 sq. ft. Ranch Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Southbridge MA seeking an individual Hiring Serious Inquiries Only With Large Kitchen/Dining $65,000 with 5+ years 433 CLEANING Call Dom Room Looking To Purchase experience in Immediately 508-949-0731 w/2 Sliding Glass Doors, For Appointment AutoCad Civil 3D Land Two Carpenter Affordable Cathedral Ceilings And 860-923-0421 Antiques Desktop and Three Helpers Skylights, Large Living And Collectibles For rapid growing company. Cleaning Service Seely-Brown Room, Knowledge of Average 30 plus We Offer Quality Work At Village Partially Finished Basement, Single Items Site Planning/Grading/ hours weekly. An Affordable Price! Attached Garage, Or Entire Estates Design, Must have valid driver's In Pomfret Center Webster Washer/Dryer Hook-Up Park Model Titles V Regs & Wetland license and reliable • Homes & Offices On First Floor. • Carpet Cleaning Is Accepting Applications. We Buy It All Filings. transportation. Seniors 62 And $199K Competitive pay based • Floors NORTH VILLAGE Mobile Home And Also Do Email Resumes • And Much More! Older May Apply. Call Lisa On-Site Estate Sales to: upon experience. 781-706-9729 For Sale By Owner mloin@bertinengineering- Contact REGISTERED, Please Call 2 Bedroom Units Fully Furnished, New Porch And ne.com Ronald Van Orden INSURED & BONDED 860-928-2744 Estate Auctions (774)-230-0596 Give Maria A Call Or Email Starting At $783!! Addition, Also Nice Shed & 508-764-2500 [email protected] 546 CEMETERY LOTS Great Place For A Garden. CALL MIKE ANYTIME Putnam For Information Heat And Hot Water Drivers Needed: Is Included. On Beautiful Lot Near 508-765-9512 Delivery Driver Four Plots Swimming Pool. Cryogenic With Excellent Customer In Worcester Country Service Skills. 500 REAL ESTATE SOUTHBRIDGE Must Income Located At Highview Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Transportation Existing Local Route, Days. 121 Elm Street Qualify. Campground In College Or In The Tanker Work out of 501 REAL ESTATE 2 Bedroom, Work Experience. Second Floor. “Rememberance Section” West Brookfield. BOOKS! Vacaville, CA. Salaried (High 30’s) WANTED Section 8 Vouchers Newly Renovated, All Four For $4500 OBO Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 Great Pay, Benefits, FREE Employee Health Hardwood Floors In Accepted. Price Includes Seasonal BOOKS! Hometime! !! & Dental Premiums, Bedrooms (Currently Sells For Plus 401k Heat & Hot Water Please Call $1800 Each) Payment CDL-A w/X End. Call Dutton Included. On & (April-October 2011) BOOKS! 2 Years Experience 1-888-786-0791 Off-Street Parking (508)987-1595 508-721-2572 Required $850/Month EHO Asking $28,000 We Buy Books! & 508-867-8736 866-339-0072 400 SERVICES Third Floor 2-3 Bedroom 550 MOBILE HOMES Accumulations $825/Month Collections www.cryodrivers.com ************** Includes Heat/Hot Water Estates 402 GENERAL SERVICES EQUAL HOUSING 510 186 Hamilton Street COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Sturbridge Etc. OPPORTUNITY Apt B, First Floor Brookfield FREE One Bedroom. Retirement Drivers Needed ************** Quiet Area. Nanatomqua Mobile The Book Bear Metal Pickup 1993 Doublewide, Route 9 Great Home-Time, A/C, Refrigerators, All real estate advertising in $695/Month Established Hair Home Park (55+) Washers, Small Trailers, this newspaper is subject to Heat & Hot Water Mobile Home For Sale. 2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood West Brookfield, MA Pay & Benefits! Batteries. The Federal Fair Housing Act Included. Salon For Sale in Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Fireplace. New Wood CDL-A w/Hazmat & of 1968, which makes it Call Today For illegal to advertise any Service Pets Only Southbridge Large Kitchen & Living Laminate Flooring. Twins, 1 yr. Exp. WE PAY YOU W/D Hookups, Room. Screen Porch An Appointment Top Dollar For Your preference, limitation or Ready To Move Or Move In! Enclosed Porch. 2 Carport. (EOE/AA) discrimination based on race, Stove/Refrigerator. Three Hydro Chairs, Mirrors, & Carport. 3 Sheds. Beautiful Large 508-867-8705 AUTOS color, religion, sex, handicap, First/Last/Security, Old Dominion Freight Line TRUCKS Sink, Driers Ect. Park Rent $100/Month Landscaped Lot. familial status (number of References. CALL FOR PRICE (Toll-Free) Call Rich: Or TRACTORS children and or pregnancy), $20 Application Fee Must See! Reasonable. 877-809-2665 508-867-2564 national origin, ancestry, age, 508-765-5542 508-272-4658 774-262-7307 1-800-397-2453 marital status, or any 508-867-5511 HOME &GARDEN Bold Is Back, Spruce Up Your Home’s Showcasing Personal Style Exterior loosen, and rinse off—it’s (NAPS) SAVVY HOMEOWNERS Dee Schlotter, many people really that easy! Color is making a major LEADING THE WAY now use their homes as labs Put Life Back Into comeback in home decor. for new looks and technolo- Today’s homeowners are gies. Since paint color is one YOUR DRIVEWAY Homeowners are moving in–creasingly savvy when it of the easiest things to A cracked, weathered dri- away from grays and beiges comes to identifying trends in change, when something new veway doesn’t do much for a and gravitating toward bold, home redecorating. strikes their fancy, they’re home’s curb appeal, and it’s bright and bodacious shades Immediately picking up on willing to give it a shot. “We often the first thing that for their redecorating pro- the aesthetics around them— keep what works and start guests see when they visit jects. from the coffee shop to the over when it doesn’t. But your home. Unfortunately, Color experts say home- airport and everywhere in always, the search is on for driveway resealing is a pro- owners are placing renewed between—individuals are what’s real and honest,” ject that many homeowners emphasis on personal expres- willing to experiment with added Schlotter. neglect due to the mess and sions when choosing the look multiple colors to define their A perfectly tailored color time it requires. But reseal- to define their living space. personal flair. mix lets homeowners express ing a driveway doesn’t have to According to color expert their emotions and feelings be a time-consuming and through the space around messy project. Thanks to them. Schlotter explained, breakthrough technology, “There’s no better way to homeowners can rejuvenate express yourself than with their driveways in one easy the transformative power of step with Epoxyshield color in your home.” Blacktop Coating. Unlike Tips to Remember When other blacktop sealers that Working with Bold Color It’s easy to revive worn sidewalks, porches and entryways without must –be applied with a Homeowners should under- spending a small fortune on replacing them. squeegee, Epoxyshield stand the subtle nuances of Blacktop Coating can be painting with bold colors and (NAPS) that can make the outside of rolled onto the surface just consider the following tips like paint. It’s drive ready in when getting started: With winter gone and your home look brand new.” Make Your Home’s Siding just four hours, leaving a jet- • Ultra matte paint is a spring finally here, there’s no black finish, and it lasts great finish to show off color. better time to spruce up your Shine After getting hit with longer than traditional drive- The more shine, the more home. But while most fami- way sealers. imperfections you can see. lies are reorganizing closets record-breaking snowfalls • Don’t hold a paint chip in and making trips to Goodwill, this winter, the exterior of DON’T FORGET YOUR front of a white wall, since they are neglecting the part of most homes took a beating. WALKWAYS bold colors will appear darker their home that guests see Now that it’s getting warmer, or more intense on the wall first—its exterior. And after it’s the perfect time to freshen It’s easy to revive worn than they do on a small chip. this year’s harsh, long winter, up your home’s siding—and sidewalks, porches and entry- • Test first. Use a large test the outside of your home you don’t need to hire a pro- ways without spending a sheet and a “time test”—view probably needs more than a fessional or rent a power small fortune on replacing your color in all light: morn- little T.L.C. washer to make your home them. Select a product like ing, noon and night. Live with “This was one of the worst look like new. Try a cleaner Epoxyshield Concrete it for a few days to make sure winters America has seen in like Jomax House Cleaner Resurfacer. It comes in a kit you love it. decades, and unfortunately, and Mildew Killer. It is guar- complete with all the tools • If you are going to go bold, snow, sleet and freezing rain anteed to kill mold and you need to renew and restore then really go for it. There’s can be damaging to the exteri- mildew and remove tough aged, patched and cracked no such thing as a pale red. or of any home,” says Rust- stains and stubborn dirt with- concrete surfaces. The best Oleum brand manager Dirk out scrubbing or power wash- part is it can be rolled on, LEARN MORE Sappok. “Moisture can create ing. Plus, it’s safe for use eliminating the mess of around plants and shrubs. Or replacement or traditional To find your color personal- the perfect conditions for the growth of mold and mildew. for quick and easy routine application. ity, try the online color tools cleaning, try Jomax House For additional spring at PPG Pittsburgh Paints’ The Dirt, grime and salt residue Homeowners today want colors that stand out and define who they can also be damaging if left Wash. Just hook it up to a gar- spruce-up ideas and outdoor Voice of Color website, den hose, spray, wait 5?10 cleaning tips, visit www.rus- are—lipstick red, aqua, poetic blue—instead of quietly blending into a www.voiceofcolor.com. unchecked. But fortunately, space. there are products available minutes for dirt and stains to toleum.com. KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 20, 2011 B9

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Package, Leather, CD, Call Mike @ Full Bath, Heat, A/C, Must See! 37k Miles. Excellent Condition, Rear Quarters Need Work. battery. Runs great. Good Condition. 4WD, 71k Miles. 508-248-6781 Two 30lb LP Tanks, $40,000 Always Garaged. One Never Seen Snow Or Salt. Excellent Restoration Project. Very Good Condition. Asking $3,500. Call 774-200-7604 Or Email Sway Control Stabilizer. Call 860-774-6128 Responsible Owner. Must See! Asking $3800. NADA $10,925 [email protected] 27’ Long, 3,557lbs. $18,000 Purchased New $1000 Call Al For More Info Asking $9,000 Excellent Condition 760 VANS/TRUCKS 860-923-0146 Asking $500 508-248-3932 Jeff 508-867-6358 740 MOTORCYCLES 2007 Harley $10,500 OBO 508-612-6974 508-987-2839 413-436-0021 1980 Blazer 725 AUTOMOBILES 1995 Honda Davidson 720 CLASSICS 2-Door, Very Rusty Body. 2009 Chevy 2004 PONTIAC GTO Goldwing XL 1200 N Roadster Needs Work. 1923 Ford Model T 1988 Cadillac Blk/Blk, 5.7ltr, LSI V8 6-spd 32k Miles, 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. 2010 40’ Hideout With 7-Foot Fisher Plow Silverado Sedan Deville manual trans. 74,000 mi, Like New Condition. Many Added Customized (In Good Condition) Touring Car Ready To Ride! Accessories. Including Vance Camping Trailer Club Cab 4-Door, Light Grey, KONIG 18” chrome wheels. (ball type) Runs And Plows. Superb Frame Off Sharp and fast. $7000 Hines Exhaust. See It, Drive It, Make Absolute Mint Condition! $8725 Paid $24,000, 1500 Series Restoration In Excellent Florida Car - Never Seen $9,900/BO 508-943-3004 An Offer Condition. Winner Of Call 860-966-1660 2 Slideout Queen Has Z-71 Package. A Winter! 76k Original Miles. 774-272-1526 Master Bedroom, 508-764-6543 Silver Blue Color. With National AACA First Prize A Must See! 508-943-5659 (John) At Hershey And Many Other 1997 Yamaha 745 RECREATIONAL Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, Tonneau Cover & Liner. Shows. All Stock, 4-Cylinder, $3795 OBO Royal Star Used 1 Season. 1983 Ford Pickup 508-769-0512 VEHICLES $16,000, 8k Miles, One Owner. 20 HP, Electric Start And Black, 19,550 Miles Truck Asking $25,000 Runs On Mag. 2005 Ford Great Condition OWN YOUR LOT Sacrifice, My Loss Is Your Gain. 6-Cylinder, Clean Fran 508-791-9885 Must See To Fully 1990 Mustang GT Mustang Saddlebags, Cover Meadowside of Woodstock. Underneath, Appreciated This Vehicle. New Tires/Battery Very Nice Unit! Convertible 31’ Dutchman Travel Trailer. Call Rich No Undercarriage Rust. Must Be Sold Due To Convertible Ready To Ride! Deck, beautiful pool, pond Good Mechanics. Failing Health. Burgundy paint with Black Excellent Condition $4,000 OBO stocked with bass, private 860-576-0526 or $1500 Handicap $17.000 OBRO top. Runs/sounds great. $11,500.00 Call Jim family campground, only 860-382-5071 Accessible Van 860-774-0820 Just tuned up. Everything 413-324-1117 508-523-5980 $950 yearly assessment. 978-760-3453 works. Ready for Priced to sell fast 2004 Chevrolet 1929 Model A Spring/Summer cruising. 1999 Harley Only $11,900 35 Foot Camper 1992 GMC Astro Van $3900 OBO Call 781-424-4413 With Newer Screened Diesel Truck Street Rod Call Charlie 2005 Toyota Davidson Porch (Built In 2009) Great Condition. 38k Miles, Seasonal Campground UPS Truck-Style, V6 Engine, Ricon Rear 350 Ramjet Fuel Injection (401)523-5670 Camery XLE ElectraGlide 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Aluminum Grumman Body, Engine. April-October Entry Wheelchair Lift. White, Classic $12,000 Shelves. Rebuilt 350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. 1999 Volvo 1988 33 Foot Transmission/Motor, Deep-Tinted Glass. $22,500 129,000 Miles 1450cc Engine Includes Lot. V70 Wagon Excellent Condition Fuel-Injection. 62k Miles, Southwind 860-963-2065 New Fuel Tank, Radiator, $17,995 Four Toolboxes $7950 Well Maintained. Full Touring Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Turbo, Auto, Leather Motorhome 11’ Area Behind Seats 508-847-3157 Of Mechanic & Runs, Check Engine Light Below Kelley Blue Book Package, AM/FM/Cassette, 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New View Pictures And More Machine-Builder Tools New Seat w/Gel Packs. 36’ Fourwinds Excellent Condition On. Needs Electrical Work Call Dave Tires, New Batteries, 14,100GVWR Details Online At $2500 To Pass Emissions. 508-864-0460 Needs A New Windshield. Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. Call And Make An Offer Travel Trailer Call 5pm-8:30pm www.mobilityvansales.com 508-867-6706 Good Engine, Drive Train Price Reduced For & Body Parts. 508-867-3741 Quick Sale! With Tipout Given 508-867-6546 1950 Chevrolet $1500 OBO $7500 FIRM Living Space Of 11’x14.5’ 860-974-1801 2006 Volvo S60T 1999 Suzuki Can Be Seen On Craigslist New Refrigerator, Pet Free, 1995 Dodge 1500 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 4-Door Sedan Leather Heated Seats Call 860-923-0406 Smoke Free. Like New. TLS 1000 Sleeps 7 Series 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. 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Camry XLE Slammer Includes Lot At Meadowside Must Sell LXI Van UPS-Style Interior, Top, Exhaust, Call 508-885-2604 S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed. Electrical, Brake Lines, Leave A Message 4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, Of Woodstock, CT Campground Lot! 24K Miles $3500 Leather/Loaded, Total Custom - Paint, Asking $25,900 AWD/Loaded/Clean And More! Chrome, Billet. Was $19,000 $6700 OBO 2000 Ford Windstar Premium Condition. 386-624-2650 NOW $9500 $9,200 John Deere $21,000 OBO Pristine Condition. 8k Miles. Call 508-248-1592 SE Van Asking $13,000 OBO My Loss, Your Gain! Call After 6PM 2003 Citation 32’ 508-989-8165 508-764-4394 Days Skidloader 147k Miles, Dark Green, 860-974-0069 781-254-6556 1975 Mercedes AWD. Good Condition. 5th Wheel 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 Needs Motor Work 450SL $2400 2004 BMW Mint Condition, Elkhorn Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Extra Cab Pickup Let’s Talk, Make Convertible 508-254-3858 732 SPORTS UTILITY K1200 GT Awning & Screen Room. Slide-In Camper With Matching Cap & Liner. 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Green Home Hints And Giveaways (NAPS) clean and natural with organic and of Denver, Colorado, an eco-progres- Dressing up your home with eco- recycled materials. Pole pine panel- sive community on the site of the conscious style is now easier than ing in the master bedroom gives a city’s former airport. The 2,400- ever. contemporary look while using square-foot, custom-built home— To help, here are five simple tips wood that is indigenous to the area. with open spaces that flow together from Linda Woodrum, designer of 4. Recycle, refurbish, repur- to create an interactive environ- this year’s HGTV Green Home. pose—Green decorating is about ment—is part of a grand-prize pack- Woodrum’s tips combine the practi- using everyday items in unexpected age that includes $100,000 and a 2011 cal with aesthetic appeal by provid- ways. For example, the carpeting in GMC® Terrain®. ing advice for energy efficiency as the home is recycled and recyclable Fans may enter once per day on well as fashionable charm. and a chair made from an old radia- HGTV.com as well as once per day 1. Warm welcome—Make sure tor is a unique showpiece. on HGTV’s FrontDoor.com, or as your exterior relates to the interior 5. Use durable materials— High- often as they wish by regular mail. for a welcoming feel. For example, traffic areas are subject to a lot of Online users can take a 360-degree the yellow front door on the modern, wear and tear. The “do room” in the tour of this year’s HGTV Green contemporary HGTV Green Home home is a multipurpose room for Home at www.HGTV.com/green- 2011 is a surprise, but the bright crafts, laundry,homework and home home and visit door is a clue to what is happening office that features stylish yet practi- Facebook.com/HGTV or follow inside. cal and easily replaceable carpet Twitter.com/HGTV for up-to-the- 2. Capture a color—It’s impor- tiles. minute details on the giveaway. tant to pick a color palette and stay The fourth annual HGTV Green true to it. In this year’s HGTV Green Home Giveaway is open for entries Home, yellow is used prominently.It through June 2, 2011, at 5 p.m. ET. is easy to re-create the look with low- One randomly selected winner can This Platinum LEED-certified custom- VOC paint and environmentally look forward to living in a modern built home—complete with a multipur- friendly fabrics. prairie-style, single-family home pose “do room”—is this year’s prize in 3. Create an ambience—Keep it located in the Stapleton community the HGTV Green Home Giveaway. B10 ☎ KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, May 20, 2011