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(860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Tropical Storm Irene leaves “Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take Quiet Corner in the dark without forgetting.” INSIDE

A8-9 — OPINION A12 — SPORTS B1 — HOT SPOT B4 — OBITS B5 — RELIGION B6 — CALENDAR

LOCAL Clare Hopkins photos A residence in Killingly had a broken telephone pole and fallen tree in their yard after the storm. DOWNED POWER LINES, Photo courtesy Charlie Obert TREES LEFT IN STORM’S WAKE CL&P works to restore power in Thompson in the wake of Irene. BY CLARE HOPKINS scrambling to restore power. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER storm has been linked to 43 deaths tomers remained without power. The storm, which was downgrad- along the east coast, including one That number was reduced to just Quiet Corner residents are picked to a tropical storm from a in nearby Southbridge, Mass., as a over 300,000 as of Wednesday ing up the pieces after Tropical Category 1 hurricane Sunday, Aug. DPW worker was electrocuted at morning. Within the first 24 hours Storm Irene ripped through the 28, wreaked havoc as sustained his home due to a downed power after the storm had passed, CL&P state last weekend, leaving thou- gusts of wind of 75 mph or more line. restored power to 288,000 who were Putnam Dancers sands of homes in the dark for toppled trees and sent power lines As of Tuesday, Aug. 30, 515,300 Taking Show days, and leaving utility workers to the ground. As of press time, the Connecticut Light and Power cus- Turn To IRENE, page A13 Overseas Page 3 FAIR FUN SPORTS

Clare Hopkins photos Modified Softball Above, Zachary Gauthier, 3, visits the sheep at the Brooklyn Fair. Below, Mark Schukei and daughter Hannah, 11, at the Brooklyn Fair. Residents enjoyed a rain free results Friday night at the Brooklyn Fair, which offered a multitude of amusement rides. Page 10

EVERYDAY ECOLOGIST PAGE A5

OPINION

GET YOUR POINT ACROSS PAGE A8 WHAT TO DO

A CALENDAR OF AREA EVENTS PAGE B6

BROOKLYN — The 162nd Brooklyn Fair, although shortened by Tropical Storm Irene, still provided the area with a variety of entertainment options Thursday, Aug. 25 to Saturday, Aug. 27. Fair officials cancelled events on Sunday because of the storm. For more photos from the Brooklyn Fair, turn to page A9!

Newspaper !"#$##%&'"!% % ( Delivery !!"# $ % Notice & 2 • Friday, September 2, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Brush up on your VILLAGER ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK investment education “It’s clear we have our work cut out for ourselves as we begin to fully grasp the damages associated with You don’t need to have young chil- may be willing to accept greater risk dren to be keenly aware that we’ve in exchange for potentially higher this storm.” reached that “back-to-school” time of FINANCIAL returns, whereas if you’re a conser- year. Whether you’re shopping for vative investor, you’ll take lower - Gov. Dannel Malloy, commenting on the aftermath of school supplies or not, you may want FOCUS returns if you can receive greater to take a cue from this season to preservation of principal. Tropical Storm Irene in Connecticut in last weekend. think about getting a little more edu- • Time horizon — Your investment cation yourself — specifically,invest- JEFF strategy will be partially based on ment education. Many people find your time horizon — the number of OPEN TO CLOSE the language of investing to be con- BURDICK years in which you plan to invest. fusing, but with a little effort, you Your time horizon will likely stretch POMFRET can learn important concepts and into your retirement years. TOWN HALL principles. And the more you know hold them until maturity, you can • Diversification — Diversification Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ...... 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. about investing, the better off you’ll generally expect to receive the origi- is an important factor in investment Wednesday...... 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. be because, in the investment world nal principal value. success. By spreading your invest- Friday ...... CLOSED as in other areas of life, knowledge is • Investment risk — When most ment dollars among an array of LIBRARIES power. So take just a few minutes to people talk about investment risk, investment vehicles, you can help Abington Social Library read more on these basic investment they are usually referring to the pos- reduce the impact of volatility on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday...... 5-8p.m. concepts: sibility of losing money — and that your portfolio, although diversifica- Saturday ...... 10 a.m.-noon • Growth — You purchase some is indeed an ever-present risk. But all tion, by itself, can’t guarantee a prof- Pomfret Public Library types of investments with the hope investments carry some type of risk. it or protect against loss. Tuesday ...... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. that their value will rise over time. When you invest in fixed-income While far from exhaustive, this list Thursday...... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Of course, over the short term, the investments, for example, you may of investment terms can help you Friday ...... 2 p.m.-6 p.m. prices of growth-oriented invest- incur interest rate risk — the risk gain a clearer understanding of the Saturday...... 10 a.m.-2 p.m ments can and will fluctuate, some- that the value of your investment “nuts and bolts” of investing — and POST OFFICES times substantially, and the preser- will drop if interest rates rise. Or you perhaps encourage you to further Pomfret vation of your principal is not guar- may encounter purchasing power your investment “education.” Monday-Friday ...... 7 a.m.-5 p.m. anteed. risk — the risk that your rate of Saturday ...... 7 a.m.-noon • Income — When you invest in return may not keep up with infla- This article was written by Edward Pomfret Center (Murdock Road) income-oriented or fixed-income tion. Jones for use by your local Edward Monday-Friday ...... 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:45 p.m. vehicles, you receive income in the • Risk tolerance — Generally Jones Financial Advisor. Please call Saturday ...... 8 a.m.-noon form of interest payments. The mar- speaking, your risk tolerance refers Jeff Burdick, your local Edward ket value of fixed-income invest- to what type of investor you are. If Jones Financial Advisor in EASTFORD ments can also fluctuate, but if you you’re an aggressive investor, you Sturbridge, at (508) 347-1420. TOWN HALL Tuesday and Wednesday ...... 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Second and fourth Tuesday ...... 5:30-7:30 p.m. EASTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY Monday,Thursday ...... 3-8 p.m. NEWS BRIEFS Tuesday ...... 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday ...... 9 a.m.-1 p.m. itude to the following establishments for being in compli- POST OFFICE Local establishments found compliant with ance with the law: Monday-Friday ...... 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 1. Rite Aid – 203 Kennedy Drive Saturday ...... 8:30 a.m.-noon tobacco law 2. Putnam Spirits – 249 Kennedy Drive TRANSFER STATION 3. Price Chopper – 189 Kennedy Drive Saturday and Sunday ...... 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. PUTNAM — On Tuesday, Aug. 30, the Putnam Police 4. Sam’s Food Store – 303 Kennedy Drive Department, in cooperation with the State of Connecticut, Wednesdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day ...... 3-7 p.m. 5. Uncle Dan’s Wine, Beer and Booze – 347 Kennedy Drive All other Wednesdays ...... 1-3 p.m. Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 6. Sunny discount Liquor – 150 Providence St. Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program, conducted 7. Putnam Supermarket – 162 Providence St. unannounced compliance inspections of establishments WOODSTOCK 8. Cumberland Farms – 171 Woodstock Ave. TOWN HALL selling tobacco products. 9. Best Way Food & Fuel – 146 Church St. The inspections were performed in an effort to deter- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ……….……. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 10. Wine Cellar Spirit Shop LLC – 141 Pomfret St. Wednesday …………………………....……….. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. mine compliance with state laws concerning the prohibi- 11. Twin Stop – South Main St. tion of the sale of cigarettes and/or tobacco products to Friday ……………………………...…………… 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 12. Xtra Mart – 162 School St. TOWN LIBRARIES youths under the age of 18. 13. Godley Spirits – 15 Mechanics St. Under the direction and supervision of DMHAS investi- May Memorial Library: gators and Putnam Police person- Wed...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. nel, an underage youth, employed UPCOMING TRIP Fri...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. 3 Stone by the Tobacco Prevention and Sat...... 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon Enforcement Program entered the DAYVILLE — Trip to New York City, Saturday, Sept. 10 North Woodstock Library: Jewelry establishments and attempted to (10th Anniversary), “We Won’t Forget,” sponsored by the Mon...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. purchase tobacco products. Knights of Columbus 4th degree WTC. Thurs...... 2:00- 5:00 p.m. A total of 13 unannounced com- You are on your own for the day, the cost is $50 per per- Sat...... 1:30-4:30 p.m. “I Forever Do” pliance inspections were conduct- son. Bus leaves Dayville at 6:30 a.m., leaves New York City West Woodstock Library: ed within the Putnam Special at 4:30 p.m. Services District. None of the Tues...... 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tickets available at Joseph Jewelers in Danielson and Wed...... 4:00-7:00 p.m. establishments were found to be in Putnam. Bring a non-perishable food item, receive a raffle violation of “Sale of Tobacco to Thurs...... 4:00-6:00 p.m. ticket. Knights of Columbus Members and Veterans, $45 Sat...... 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon Minors Under 18.” per person. On sale Aug. 1 – none before – Limited Seating. We would like to extend our grat- For more information call (860) 377-0784 or (860) 774-4889. 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BY CLARE HOPKINS which almost ended her dance career. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “Not only did she recover after three Three girls from Brooklyn and Killingly months of rehabilitation, her performance have been chosen to represent Team USA in and technical skills grew with each year. She a dance competition in Reisa, Germany this ended her dance career at Putnam Dance November. Center with flying colors,” said Hebard. Stephanie Albee, 11, Caitlyn Faucher, 15, “I love what dance has taught me over the and Sarah Lenoir, 18, were chosen by judges years as a person and the opportunities it has at the Headliners Dance Competitions based given me,” Lenoir added. “I love all the peo- on the entertainment quality of their rou- ple I’ve danced with at the PDC as well as the tines. people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting “These dancers have worked hard in their through competitions. classes just because of the sheer joy it brings The girls are trying to raise money for them to dance. I am very proud of these their trip to help defray costs. dancers as I am with all the dancers that On Saturday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. come through the Putnam Dance Center,” The Putnam Dance Center will host a Vendor said Director of Putnam Dance Center and Tag Sale. On Sept. 30 they have planned a Annette Hebard. Spaghetti Dinner and Comedy Show at the Albee performed a musical theatre piece, Danielson Elks Club starting at 7 p.m. “Call Me a Princess,” that won her a spot on Admission is $20 per person and $35 per cou- Team USA. ple. Two local comedians, Scott Higgins and “Her performance skills have grown 10-fold Mike Murray, will be performing. just through this number alone. With each performance she got more and more comfort- Clare Hopkins may be reached at (860) 928- able with expressing her personality on stage 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at clare@vil- and just look at the opportunity it brought lagernewspapers.com. her,” said Hebard. Albee has been a member of the Putnam Courtesy photo Dance Center since she was two years old Stephanie Albee, 11, Caitlyn Faucher, 15, and Sarah Lenoir, 18, were chosen by judges at the Headliners and has been competing for three years. At Dance Competitions to represent Team USA in a dance competition in Reisa, Germany this November. the age of nine she almost gave up dance all together to play softball. However she decid- ond runner-up to Teen Miss Dance of Chapter #5 at the National Convention this ed to keep dancing and took more classes. America this summer in Orlando, Florida at year.” She also plays flute in the Killingly the National Convention for Dance Masters Hebard said that because Dance Masters of Intermediate School band and jazz band. of America. America is an educational organization, Faucher, a prospective sophomore at To attain this honor a panel of judges who there were four dance classes offered every- Marianapolis Preparatory School and a stu- are looking for poised young women inter- day for students and teachers to attend. Some AACCURACYCCURACY WWAATCHTCH viewed Faucher. well known teachers included Kameron dent of the Putnam Dance Center, besides The Woodstock Villager is commit- being invited to Germany, was awarded sec- She was also judged in tap, ballet, and jazz Blink from season four of “So You Think You classes that the contestants were required to Can Dance,” The Bad Boys of Dance lead by ted to accuracy in all its news take. They were scored on how quickly they Rasta Thomas, and tap teacher Greg Russel. reports. Although numerous safe- picked up the choreography, how well they “The night Caitlyn competed her solo the guards are in place to ensure accu- performed it, and their technique. Emcee announced the top ten finalists. They rate reporting, mistakes can occur. “At first I was honestly intimidated by how got to number nine and Caitlyn’s number had Confirmed fact errors will be cor- PUBLIC MEETINGS great the contestants were at dancing,” said not been called,” said Hebard. “Then the rected at the top right hand corner Faucher.“In less than four days I had to learn Emcee called Caitlyn’s number as the tenth of page A3 in a timely manner. EASTFORD an opening number to perform the night of finalist.” If you find a mistake, call the solo teen competition. It was great to be Lenoir is a graduate of Killingly High (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- MONDAY, SEPT. 5 able to dance with all the fabulous dancers School and will be attending Franklin Pierce ness hours. During non-business and get to know the, even better as people. University in the fall and continuing her hours, leave a message in the edi- Selectmen Meeting — 7 p.m. Town Office The night I performed my solo I wasn’t very dance education. Building nervous because I knew whoever won the Lenoir has lived with a form of arthritis tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will return your phone call. TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 title of Teen Miss Dance of America since the age of three and dance has kept her deserved it. I was just happy to have been complications to a minimum. She also suf- Conservation and Historic Preservation given the opportunity to represent DMA fered a severe hip injury two years ago, Commission — 7 p.m. Town Office Building WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 GARAGE DOOR SERVICES Nahaco Commission Meeting — 6:30 We Repair All Makes and Models of Garage Doors and p.m. Woodstock Town Hall Electric Openers, Broken Springs, Replacement Sections, Broken Cable, Remote Problems SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Locally Owned & Operated out of Southbridge Spring Tune-up 8x7 - 9x7 Steel Insulated Doors, Liftmaster 1/2 hp Belt Drive Special R-12 Complete with Standard Opener w/Wall Control & Eastford Ag Faire — 10 a.m. Ivy Glenn Remote, Free 2nd Remote & Memorial Library Check, lube and Hardware, Track, Outside Keypad 8 yd. - 10 yd. - 15 yd. - 30 yd. Roll Offs adjust door & opener Installation & Tax (while supplies last) POMFRET $65 $595 $325 From spring cleaning to house renovation – we’ve got a dumpster for that. 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making the lives of our neighboring fami- area, which includes municipal agencies, For more information about Sunflower lies a little better.” schools, social service programs, and oth- for Kids or United Services programs, call Event activities will include apple pickers. They also run the only domestic vio- 860.774.2020 or visit ing, wagon rides, an appearance by lence shelter for women and their children www.UnitedServicesCT.org “Dudley Doodles” the clown and his young in the area. clown friend, “Buddy,” sunflower face The Sunflower Celebration will be held at Clare Hopkins may be reached at (860) 928- painting, sunflower balloons for children, the orchards located on Route 169 at the 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at clare@vil- an appearance by country singer Monty Brooklyn/Pomfret line and will run from 10 lagernewspapers.com. McClanahan and, of course, bouquets of a.m. to 4 p.m. sunflowers. United Services, a private non-profit, works with youth, families, and adults with social and behavioral health needs in the community. “Children who have an emotional illness, who have suffered trauma or been a victim of domestic violence don’t have the carefree lives that should be the right of all children,” said Roberts. “Serious behavioral or emotional health issues impact their lives and influence the entire family. United Services provides treatment and support to help the children and their families cope with these issues.” The center was founded in 1964 with the intent of providing behavioral health and family support services to residents in northeastern Connecticut. In the late 1970’s and 1980’s when de-insti- BY CLARE HOPKINS tutionalization was introduced into VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Connecticut the organization put into action a variety of community based sup- POMFRET — Lapsley Orchards will host port services for mental health clients. a Sunflower Celebration for Quiet Corner In 1999 they joined with local agency, residents on Sunday, Sept. 4 to benefit chil- Quinebaug Valley Youth and Family dren’s programming at United Services. Services. Because the agencies had comple- HOLMES, SEVERS TO WED According to event Co-Chairman Joy mentary services, the merge strengthened Nelson and Executive Assistant Edie them both and allowed United Services to Courtesy photo Roberts, orchard owner John Wolchesky expand their prevention services and pro- will be donating proceeds of all the sun- grams for youth, adolescents, and families. Nancy Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holmes, of Mendon, Mass., will marry flower sales to programming for children at These days the organization provides Sheldon Severs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Severs, of West Palm, Fla., on Saturday,Sept. 10, in the agency. psychosocial, mental health, chemical a garden ceremony in Woodstock. “It’s an honor to work with the abuse, education and prevention services Nancy Holmes graduated from Becker Junior College as a licensed physical therapist Wolchesky Family and all of United as well as employee assistance programs. assistant. She worked for 22 years with The Milford VNA and is presently working for Day Services’ volunteers to continue this The service area is 21 towns in northeast Kimball Homecare in Putnam. important funraiser for our community,” Connecticut, with a main office in Dayville Sheldon Severs graduated from University of Connecticut and is employed with said Roberts. “We hope everyone will take and operates more than 30 programs. They ChemTreat for more than 12 years as a chemical sales engineer. the time to come out to enjoy the sunflow- work with most towns and agencies in the ers, all the day’s events, and contribute to Trust Your Neighbors Your Guide to Your Neighbors at Your Service Computer Sales and Service Gun Training Landscaping Painting & Wallpapering

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urricane Irene, turned tropical When our power went out, I was very storm, traveled through New THE conscious of how much water I was England bringing us heavy rain using to brush my teeth. I did not want EVERYDAY Hand high winds. to waste a drop. I was certain to use the She flooded streets, houses, and even daylight (what there was of it) to get the whole towns, tore down branches, trees, ECOLOGIST things done that I needed to get done. and bridges, eroded beaches, closed Since most of our usual gadgets (televi- roads, pulled fiercely at power and LIZ ELLSWORTH sions or computers) were useless with- phone lines, and knocked out power, out power, I read a book and played a leaving millions of homes and business- card game. We flushed the toilets with es in the dark. According to an article in water from the bathtub. Unfortunately, we do not have a The Wall Street Journal entitled “State-by-state look at gas stove, but if we did, I would have boiled the stored Irene’s impact,” Irene is responsible for about 45 deaths water in one of our pots to make some dinner. When it in 13 states (Florida to Maine). The article reveals that got too dark, I went to bed. I was very aware of conserv- 770,000 people in Connecticut lost power due to the storm ing water, valuing electricity, utilizing the daylight and as of Tuesday, Aug. 30, there were still 499,000 with- hours, and eating food in moderation. out electricity. On Tuesday night, Massachusetts report- I am sorry that Tropical Storm Irene was so mean. I hope ed that 190,000 were still in the dark we don’t see a storm like her for a long time. My family (http://online.wsj.com/article/AP6cc31521a2234afa8d256 always jokes that I always seem to find the positive in 6476b103e9a.html). As I write this I know many of you things. I guess with Irene I can say that she reminded us are still without power and you’d hardly even wish to about the importance of conserving. We were reminded debate this topic; however, does losing power (electricity) to be energy smart, water conscious, and that we are still makes us more environmentally aware? CONTEST ENTRY FORM Sept. 2, 2011 able to do things without the need for electricity all the We prepared for Irene for a week. We were advised to buy time. Deadline: Sept. 8, 2011 batteries, flashlights, bottled water, gasoline, first aid kits, and enough (non-perishable) food to last for a week My guess is:______Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and holds a master’s without power. Our advisors told us to store away lawn degree in Environmental Education from Antioch furniture, grills, and plants so they would not blow away. University New England and a B.A. in English from Bates We were asked to stay off the streets when the storm hit, College. She currently works for the Town of and to check on our neighbors afterwards. Many of us Framingham, Mass., teaching recycling and conservation Last Week’s Answer: Bill’s Bread and Breakfast, Providence filled our bathtubs, our reusable water bottles, and pots education. Street, Putnam. and pans with water. We were ready. Name______Local Address______Music Scene Church donates golf State______Zip______Telephone#______tournament funds to IHSP Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Photo courtesy David Dunham Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, PUTNAM — Earlier this month the Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and Congregational Church of Putnam, using where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, funds received during the 10th Annual Golf Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with Tournament held in June, made a generous the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive contribution of $1,000 to the Interfaith FOUND HERE! $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! Human Services of Putnam Daily Bread Food Pantry. IHSP is grateful for the contribution. Pictured, Charles Leach, co-chair of the golf tournament, presents a check to IHSP Secretary and Community Resource Coordinator Ann Kathi Peterson.

9-11-01 Observance Where were you 10 years ago? There will be a special memorial service to remember that tragedy and honor those lost that day, and thank those who continue to put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe: Fire Department, Police, EMT and Rescue Squad, and Military. Donations collected will be divided between the benevolences of the Police, Fire Department, and EMT/Rescue Squad. Putnam Baptist Church, 170 Church Street, Putnam 11:00, September 11, 2011 6 • Friday, September 2, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER LEARNING Cass named head tutor at Putnam library

BY CLARE HOPKINS groups and serve as a liaison in Worcester, Mass. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER between the library and the main “I came at ESL teaching sort of PUTNAM — In August, the organization down in New London.” sideways, being interested in other Putnam Public Library named Cass added that the conversation cultures, and found it to be incredi- Eleanor Cass head tutor at the group is a “drop-in group” for people bly interesting and rewarding. The Library, with the scope of tutoring to practice their English and the students I worked with in being English as a Second Language one-on-one tutoring and small group Somerville were wonderful and I’m (ESL). classes are arranged between indi- really looking forward to working “There has been a growing need vidual tutors and students. with people in my hometown area. for literacy education in the last few The groups are geared towards I’m also looking forward to working years, in the areas of English as a working on exactly what the student on Literacy. It is a really fun chal- Second Language and tutoring needs and wants, which Cass said lenge to create coursework that is English speaking adults in basic could be anything from wanting to comprehensible, immediately rele- reading and writing,” said Library more easily speak to the teachers of vant, and fun, in the bargain.” Director Priscilla Colwell. ”Many their children, or studying for the Colwell said that LVEC was doors of opportunity are closed to citizenship test. formed in 1997 to provide a variety individuals who cannot speak, read “I did a first volunteer tutor train- of literacy learning opportunities to and write in English. Any interested ing about 10 years ago in the community. literacy volunteers can contact the Northampton, Mass., working one- “Literacy Volunteers made their library for more information about on-one with a woman from training sessions available at the training sessions.” Courtesy photo Honduras,” said Cass. ”This spring Putnam Public Library recently and According to Colwell, the Putnam New Putnam Public Library Head Tutor Eleanor Cass with her nephew, Tyler John I got my TESOL certification Eleanor Cass has completed the nec- Library is a satellite literacy loca- Desmond. through a satellite program of the essary coursework to qualify as our tion for Literacy Volunteers of School of International Training. new lead tutor,” said Colwell. “The Eastern Connecticut (LVEC) located and as workers.” before the recent hiring of Cass. Part of that was student teaching, library is very excited about the in New London. Less than 10 percent of students “I’m really excited to be the new and we also did some additional vol- opportunity to be able to continue to According to through LVEC are engaged in basic lead tutor at Putnam Library,” said unteer teaching up in Somerville, offer literacy services to the Quiet www.englishhelp.org, Literacy literacy skills and more than 90 per- Cass. “The job basically differs from Mass., where I took the course.” Corner community.” Volunteers of Eastern Connecticut cent are learning English as a sec- other tutors with Eastern CT Cass’ academic background is a 501 not-for-profit, volunteer- ond language. Literacy Volunteers in that, in addi- includes training specifically for the Clare Hopkins may be reached at based organization, with the mis- LVEC began their literacy effort tion to one-on-one tutoring, or small Eastern CT Literacy Volunteers in (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at sion being “to help people communi- at Putnam Library in 2009, but were class teaching, I will run, if there is July. She also has a bachelor’s [email protected]. cate in English and thrive in without a lead tutor for some time interest, regular conversation degree in International Community American culture, as consumers Development from Clark University,

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ave you thought much planning and zoning commission map or site plan? How are needed to differentiate similar but about the words and OUR should take time to review and to “dwelling”, “residential”, “single different types of land uses and phrases people use? prepare a good set of definitions. family”, “multi-family”, and structures. Other times, general H COMMUNITY The work I do on Woodstock’s “accessory apartment” defined definitions suffice so as to broadly What are their definitions? Planning and Zoning Commission when seeking to understand what define a category in which there Planning and zoning commissions PLANNING involves literally going through a can be built in a specific type of are degrees of land uses and think about these things because long list of definitions in alpha- zoning district? structures that share a clear com- words and phrases can have legal JEFFREY A. betical order. Many hours and William Shakespeare wrote in mon theme. There are times that meanings, impacts and conse- meetings are spent doing this, but “Romeo and Juliet” that “a rose by state laws or legal rulings dictate quences. GORDON, M.D. the end result is strengthening the any other name would smell as what definitions must be used. Your town’s Plan of words used in the zoning/subdivi- sweet”, implying that no matter And, there are times that plain Conservation and Development sion regulations. When I use what something is called, it still is common sense prevails in using (POCD) envisions the goals of necessary. That is why all zon- Woodstock’s POCD, zoning/subdi- the same thing, since things are widely accepted and time-tested guiding your town’s growth, its ing/subdivision regulations have vision regulations, town ordi- what they are at their basic definitions. zoning/subdivision regulations definition sections for many nances, state statutes, and other essence. Call a rose a “red dande- So, the next time you happen achieve those goals, and applica- words. regulatory and advisory docu- lion,” yet it still retains all that across your town’s zoning/subdi- ble town ordinances and state/fed- People prepare and present land ments to help me decide upon land makes up a rose. However, in the vision regulations (they are usual- eral laws set the framework for use proposals based in part on use applications, I reference the world of legal reviews and court ly easily accessible on-line), look how these processes are used. A these definitions and how these definitions of the words I read. decisions, this is not always true. through the definitions used. You bottom line denominator of them words are used in the regulations. Here are some examples. What If something is defined a certain will gain a better understanding all is the written words and phras- If definitions do not exist, are dif- does “home occupation”, “com- way, especially if defined by very as to why words are chosen and es that comprise them. Because a ficult to understand or mis- mercial” or “industrial” mean strict terms, then another thing how they are used. You may still planning and zoning commission matched with the uses of the regarding how to decide whether similar to it, but not exactly the view different types of roses as has unique legislative, adminis- words, then an applicant may or not to allow a business to start same as it, can be viewed as just all being roses, but you can trative and enforcement responsi- inadvertently present something up or expand in a certain part of indeed being different. If a rose is see how the similarities and dif- bilities that affect the entirety of that is not consistent with the town? How is a “setback” defined defined as having a red color, ferences things have with each your town and the specifics of intent of the regulations. A plan- in allowing where on a parcel of prickles on its stem, five petals to other can create challenges for each neighborhood, paying care- ning and zoning commission land a building or structure can its flower, and six inches for the your town’s planning and zoning ful attention to words is of utmost could notice this and correct the be placed relative to an abutting length of its stem, and someone commission in the work it does in importance in balancing properly situation, thereby helping the property? What is the definition of shows a plant that looks like a making land use decisions. many different and at times com- applicant and protecting the town. “street” when reviewing the engi- rose, but is pink and has four peting interests. But, what if a wily applicant sees neering plans and layout maps of petals, then by strict legal defini- Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is chair- It may seem philosophical or this as a loophole opportunity? a new subdivision of houses or a tions, their plant may not be man of Woodstock’s Planning and mundane, but how a word is The applicant could then do some- commercial center? How do state viewed as a rose. The planning Zoning Commission. This article is defined and how it is used can thing intentionally contrary to statutes describe “subdivision” and zoning commission may have his writing. It neither reflects any have real-world effects, intention- the intent of the regulations, yet a and “resubdivision” of land vis-à- a set of regulations pertaining the official statement of nor any specif- al and unintentional. Having planning and zoning commission vis the process that is to be fol- use of roses, but the intent of its ic land use application being legal, practical, commonsense, may not have a legal recourse to lowed in determining if such can regulations could become thorny, worked on by the Woodstock appropriate, and acceptable defi- prevent it from happening. If it be done and how they can be tangled or thwarted by applying Planning and Zoning nitions for words and phrases in seeks a legal redress of the situa- done? What is meant by “wet- too strict a definition for “rose”. Commission. Articles and informa- the context of the intent and pur- tion, it could be costly and time lands”, “watercourses”, “build- This is an oversimplification, tion can be found at www.ourcom- pose of the regulations and plan- consuming. able land” and “unbuildable land” but I think my point is made. munityplanning.com. ning documents, is fundamentally This highlights why your town’s when looking at a development Sometimes strict definitions are Backstage at ‘Divas’ makes for unforgettable experience

sat on the floor, music playing but they make for great stories at my real job. Who is going to make life hap- time not spent with them. And knowing in the background, anxiously HE EW the cast party,hilarious inside jokes pen for him, his sister and brother when Dad will be gone again for five weeks in awaiting his arrival again that T N and are good for a private chuckle Dad is deployed and I’m at work full-time? March, as much as the kids don’t want to ISaturday night. NORMAL while others around you wonder He doesn’t remember that several years admit it, they need me. Sometimes I think I hoped things would go better, exactly what it is you are laughing ago, for seven years, during most of which I they need me more as teens than they did more smoothly, than they had the LAURA at. was pregnant and/or nursing, I worked two when they were younger. I don’t want them night before, which seemed rushed FISHER Following a skit where three male jobs, seven days a week — Monday through to have to wait until I get home. and awkward. I saw him in the dis- ANDERSEN actors were dressed in drag in an Friday in the schools and Wednesday I’m here…now. tance, smiling, sweating, moving effort to have their own song in through Sunday at the restaurant. Prior to quickly toward me. Though I felt what was predominantly a female that, when my oldest was a few months old, Laura Fisher Andersen is a resident of more prepared, my heart raced. I show, stage crew was assigned the and I was still home with him, my father Putnam. She writes a bi-weekly column for wondered if he was as nervous as I was. task of assisting those actors out of mega- asked if I’d gotten a college degree to stay the Villager Newspapers. Perhaps he was mapping out in his head high heels, bobbie socks, wigs, see-through home and raise a family. Perhaps I had. how things would go this time, just as I had net shirts, and yes, a bling bra! They had the What my father and son both failed to real- been. As the music rose to a crescendo, he span of ONE song to go from that get-up ize is that my family is the most important rushed toward me. I tore off one shoe, then into a full tuxedo. Sweat makes it very chal- job I have and ever will have. I am investing Sloane Governess the other. One sock, then the other. I helped lenging to get out of one costume and into in them, their future, and our future as a with his pants, but he was so sweaty, it was another in rapid fashion and the tape used society. It has always been important to & Newborn Care difficult. Then he removed his bra as I hand- to hold down microphone wires does not both Dad and me that one of us is with our ed him his shirt. Wait! WHAT?! stick well to wet skin. Were it not for the roll children. We’ve all seen the results of Specialist Such is life in the theater! of paper towels needed for another scene, unparented or poorly parented children and If you missed Divas in Concert at the drying off would have been difficult. And we all pay a price for that. “The loving care you require with the education you desire” Hyde School, boy did you miss a show! “The yes, after the first night’s attempt at making Yes, it would have been nice to have had Serving children ages newborn - age 12 Quiet Corner” was definitely a misnomer that transition, we were much more pre- more income over the years, but at what for what was surely one of the best produc- pared and efficient the following night. It cost? If I were not home with them, until • Trained and Certified Newborn Care Specialist tions to grace a local stage. I wonder if folks went off without a hitch. the children were old enough, we’d have had (AKA “Baby Nurse”) are aware of the vast amount of talent we Tech week fell during one of the two to pay for childcare. When I was still • Extensive newborn/infant, toddler, preschooler experience have in our small community. The months weeks Dad is away for training. Folks look employed and prior to our decision to home- • B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education/Montessori Teacher of rehearsals and the hundreds of hours at me in disbelief that he is gone yet again, school, one year, when our daughter was in (newborn-age 8) devoted behind the scenes, rehearsing every having just returned from Iraq, but yes, it is school based care and our youngest was in a • Before/after school, day, evening, overnight & weekends night the week leading up to the show, to put so. It is sometimes difficult for me to do the private day care, we wondered why I was forth the final product those in attendance things that I enjoy doing when he is not even working given how little was left at the Glowing Refs. ~ CPR/First Aid Cert. ~ Reasonable Rates saw on stage, certainly paid off. The posts I here to hold down the fort in my absence. It end of each week. We got through it know- Short-term, Long-term, Part-time or Full-time read on my Facebook alone clearly indicate requires a fair amount of planning; making ing that my working at the school our chil- the sheer joy experienced by the patrons. It sure each of the kids is accounted for in dren would attend would allow me to have Sterling care for your little prince or princess. was a spectacular evening, one sure to be terms of their respective activities. What the same hours they had and would work Email: [email protected] spoken of frequently and remembered for are they doing, with whom, where and well for our family. or (860) 377-9380 quite some time. when? And how am I going to make that At present, the current economy compels www.facebook.com/SloaneGoverness I had the privilege of being part of the happen if I am not home? No, it’s not brain me to reenter the workforce at least part- backstage crew. The only drawback to that surgery, but it is something that has to be time, and even now that they are all older is not being out front to see the final prod- planned for, not to mention dinner, or some- and one is out on his own, I will choose a job uct, but backstage is where the other thing remotely resembling it. My 17-year- based on its flexibility, one which will allow www.Connecticuts “show” happens! Unfortunately, unlike tele- old is notorious for one particular phrase: me to be available to the kids. It’s just the vision, we don’t have our “outtakes” or “When are you going to get a real job?” He right thing for us. They’ll all be gone soon QuietCorner.com “bloopers” available for anyone else to see, doesn’t realize that he and his siblings are enough. I don’t want to look back and regret

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Armed with two of the Connecticut Light and Power Company, all loss of electric power, would you mail a complaint, buckets, my daughter and I too frequently my house is cast into darkness where as I intend to, c/o CSC Customer Correspondence, began our harvesting of blue- the only teeth gnashing are mine and my wife’s. P.O. Box 2956, Hartford, CT, 06104, with your return berries with some arrogance Come on, and nonchalance. We figured The blackout, several times, has lasted for 24 address, include your account number. hours. it would be easy to quickly The problem as I understand it is the antiquated PETER LUCCHESI plunk ripe berries into the power lines in Eastford that go boom at the hint of WOODSTOCK VALLEY buckets and return to our air- Irene a storm, a situation CL&P has long neglected to cor- conditioned car. rect. It is important to me to feel as ard games by candlelight. though I am Memories of the hurricane of 1938 taking full Showers by milk jug. advantage of Flashlights and candles — h, the month of September had a fit. We had to hold the other each season. when the power goes out, I am C is hitting upon us again. ROUND window in, she yelled, or else the At this time reminded of how helplessly dependent I In times past, for me, this roof would be blown off. As we of year in the am on electricity. Ameant an end to any beach ROBIN stood there with our bodies pressed tail end of As I write this, my home fun, a return to school along with the to the frame I was told this was a summer, har- faces of crabby teachers, plus a return RELAYS hurricane! When the eye passed vesting what- is still without power, NANCY WEISS ever is at thanks to Tropical Storm to the wearing of the three S’s — ALAN over us, she ventured outside to call shirts, socks and shoes. my Dad from the bakery telephone hand is a sat- Irene, which blew it’s way It was a bummer my Mom and the SANDERSON leaving me and shaking bones to isfying activity. It just takes a into the Quiet Corner on same crabby teachers insisted I get maintain a roof over our heads. Of bit longer than one might Sunday, Aug. 28, and left used to. Well, I suppose I did in a fash- course, my Dad couldn’t be reached think. downed power lines, trees ion. Yeah, just routine. Yet, there was one such fall with all the wires down. So my Mom soon added her We tried out different tech- and all kinds of other month I shall never forget. I remember Sept. 21, strength to mine battling the second big puff of the niques to pick the berries. First we tried using one hand, things in its wake. 1938, to this date as if it occurred yesterday! blow. We held our positions until my Dad, who did- I approached my home in Smithfield, R.I., on my n’t know there was a storm, came home and board- then two, then rolling the THE MINOR This morning, as I head- walk from the one-room schoolhouse at approxi- ed up the airy window. Afterwards we sat in the berries into our hands to ed into my bathroom to mately 3:15 p.m. I recall the sky had taken on an dark eating badly burned burgers. make a little pile before toss- DETAILS comb my unkempt, unusual yellow color. We’d been advised to hurry The following day was one of the most beautiful ing them into the big bucket unwashed hair (the afore- home because we were going to get a windy kind of I’ve ever seen. My Dad and I went sightseeing on we had been given. Every so ADAM MINOR mentioned milk jug show- rain, which didn’t bother me in the least. Hey,I was foot since all kinds of debris littered the roads. We often we tasted a few just to a mature third grade kid. I’d seen wind and rain learned about the great tidal wave, which had inun- test the sweetness of the vari- ers are becoming increas- before that the newspaper had also predicted. I dated Providence, the terrible loss of life and the ous bushes. They were tasty ingly tiresome — and besides, I was late for scuffed my shoes tripping up the steps into our havoc wreaked on the shores. Electricity wasn’t and good, but I was reminded work), I reached for the light switch on the kitchen where my Mom was cooking hamburgers returned to our light bulbs and radio tubes for again that the price one pays wall and flicked on the light — well, I for my Dad’s early dinner. Whatever the time, my almost three weeks. We saw many trucks carting for the basket already picked would have flicked on the light, if the light Dad wanted to eat the moment he got home from the away trashed food, clothing and merchandise. Many by others is more than reason- was working. My brain, as a habit, just textile mill. shops went out of business while managers of able. No, I was firmly told, I couldn’t go out and play.So stores selling candles, oil lamps and kerosene reaches for the light switch anyway, some- By the time we were fin- I retired to my bedroom and pulled out my toys. became rich in a hurry. My Dad went back to work ished, really just a little more how believing the lights will come on with- Soon there was a rattle of my window. I didn’t pay in three days thankfully. Otherwise, we wouldn’t than one hour later, we had 14 out electricity, defying the laws of physics. much attention until I heard a loud bang against the have had even scorched hamburgers to eat. Happily, pounds of the delicious I sighed loudly, proceeding to groom side of the house. I peered curiously out into our I was away from schoolwork for a month. berries to take home. myself by flashlight, the results of which back yard. Why, that had been a big trashcan. What However, I must confess that the several months Blueberries have gained a were probably laughable at the office that was going on out there anyway? Then I saw branch- afterwards, any happiness I enjoyed was tempered reputation for being nearly es and bottles swirling in whirlpools of air. Next by this experience whenever the wind blew at more day. super foods filled with antiox- came the uprooting of two monstrous shade trees in than 10 miles per hour. idants and I was pleased to To make things even more complicated, our neighbor’s yard as if some giant had plucked Codicil: By what former initials was the CIA have such bounty to pop into my wife and I just brought home our first them. Wow, this was something new for me. I raced known? my freezer. On a dark, cold child from the UMass NICU on Friday,Aug. up to our second floor for a better view. But I flew morning in winter, I’ll 26 (he was born Sunday, Aug 14, six weeks downstairs again telling my Mom one of our Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resident of remember the sunny after- upstairs windows had blown out. She didn’t believe Connecticut who lives in Danielson. His writings early — which explains my absence for the noon I spent picking the me, threatening to burn my britches if I was kid- have appeared in numerous publications. berries as I toss them in my past couple weeks — if you didn’t notice, ding her. However, when she saw this disaster she shame on you!), so on his first weekend cereal. Some years ago there was a home with mommy and daddy, he brings a large pick-your-own berry hurricane with him. Good start, kid. operation off of Lake Road in So what does a man do with his newborn Crazy for corn Dayville. The land was flat, son and wife during a multi-day power out- bordering the Quinebaug River and the owners ran a age? We took a walk, showing off our son orn is not only one of the tasti- on high until water boils. Turn off heat and very nice operation. I went to our neighbors, played “The Game of est pleasures of the summer; it’s allow to steam with cover on for about seven to one day to pick strawberries. Life” by candlelight (which I won, by the also one of the most popular, nine minutes. with Americans consuming an Kernels of Knowledge: Our older daughter, at the way), played the card game “War,” in C time a little girl, went with • The more silk on the cob, the more the ker- which I was also victorious, surfed the average of 56 pounds of corn each year. While that number accounts for not only nels! me. We were having a lovely Internet on our phones (thank God for 3G!) fresh corn, but corn by-products and • The number of rows on a kernel is always time slowly moving up and — taking time to charge them in the car sweeteners, it’s still obvious as a nation, an even number. down the rows when a group when our batteries inevitably died — we’re crazy for corn! • There are about 800 kernels in 16 rows on of nuns from a local convent each ear of corn. cleaned out the fridge and freezer of food If fresh corn on the cob is on your menu this overtook us. They were • It takes about two ears of medium-sized focused, determined, and left that had already gone bad or we expected season, read on for some tips and tricks to make the sweet treat even more enjoyable. TAKE corn on the cob to equal a cup of kernels. us in the dust. They were the would probably go bad — which was just From picking prime corn on the cob to serving • The corncob (ear) is actually part of the fastest berry pickers I have about everything — and basically sat up the irresistible ears, the following hints — THE corn plant’s flower. ever seen. They made jam for around doing nothing, cuddling with the both old and new — help you serve up your • The world record for eating corn on the cob the winter for use at the con- share of the classic summer pleasure. HINT stands at 46 ears sweet corn in 12 minutes, set baby when he wasn’t sleeping, napping or on April 25, 2010. vent and approached the job Freshness Check: Want to ensure fresh, with the zeal it deserved. talking about nothing. sweet corn on your table this season? Take KAREN One more Pickle Recipe Last month several pickle recipes were sub- Last summer my husband As I write this in my Connecticut office, these tips from farmers: Look for bright green TRAINOR and I stopped at a commercial husks that are slightly moist. The silk should mitted by readers and published in this col- power was just restored here earlier today umn in response to a request for a bread and blueberry operation in (Tuesday, Aug. 30), the AC is on, and my be slightly sticky and a pale golden color. If you press gently against the husk you should be able to butter pickle recipe from Theodore Osowski of Maine. We were near Blue office light gloriously shines above me. I feel the kernels. Also check out the bottom of the ear, Southbridge. Here’s another one from Irene Radlo of Hill, a center for the small, kind of don’t want to leave! where it was cut off the stalk. If it is brown, the ear was Dayville, Conn., who said she’s been making this recipe tart berries that grow close to It really is sad how dependant we all are likely not picked that day. If corn kernels are exposed, for many years and also makes it for Christmas gifts! the ground. Given all the blue- Mix together: 4 quarts sliced cukes (approx 35 small); on electricity. With ever-increasing look for plump kernels in even rows. berry pies in the world, I was Corn Rules: Did you know corn on the cob will lose 6-8 medium onions, sliced; 2-3 large green peppers; 5 sure there must be a machine advancements in technology, electricity is up to 25 percent of its sugar content after just six hours cloves garlic, sliced thin; 1/3 cup kosher salt. Cover to pick the fruit. The owner, a the foundation of everything we do, espe- of storage at room temperature? That is because from mixed ingredients with cracked ice and let it stand for pleasant woman, who hap- cially here in the newspaper industry.If we the moment it is picked, the sugar in the corn begins to three hours, then drain well. pened also to be committed to convert to starch. To keep corn at optimum taste, keep In a large pan, mix together: 4 cups sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. didn’t have electricity for weeks at a time, I turmeric; 1 1/2 tsp. celery seed; 2 1/2 tsp. mustard seed; growing blueberries organi- corn chilled at about 36 degrees. Keep corn in the cally, showed me what they don’t know how we’d get this newspaper to refrigerator with the husks intact until you can cook it. 3 cups white vinegar. Add the drained vegetables. Heat you. It would certainly be a lot more time just to a boil. Put into hot jars and seal immediately used for harvesting — a metal This helps to slow down the sugar to starch conversion, box with rake-like teeth on consuming! thus maintaining its sweetness longer. with some liquid. Makes approximately 6 pints. Tastes best when refrigerated. the front that was dragged CL&P has quite a job ahead of them. Corn off the Cob: While cutting the corn off the cob removes half the fun of eating it, sometimes it’s a nec- Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House behind a small tractor. She Around 675,000 customers were without essary task. Ever wonder what is the most efficient way Your tips can win you a great dinner for two at the also did a lot of hand picking. power at the height of the storm, and as to carve a cob? First of all, use a sharp chef ’s knife or historic Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge! A friend owns a large cur- rumors swirl about how long we will be serrated edge knife to cut off the kernels. Several years Simply send in a hint to be entered into a random draw- rant growing operation. He ago a New York paper published what has become a ing. One winner per month will win a fabulous dinner bought a machine in Finland without power (some estimates say we may for two (a $60 value) at the renowned restaurant, locat- not have it even as you read this), I am look- popular kitchen trick to removing the kernels without to harvest the many acres he the mess — use a Bundt or angel food cake pan. Simply ed on Route 131 across the town common in historic has under cultivation. ing forward to the day I can turn on my TV, stand the pointy end of the ear of corn in the pan’s cen- Sturbridge. Because I’m in the business of dispensing Because of mechanization, he tips, not inventing them (although I can take credit for bring up Netflix and watch the latest ter hole to steady it, and slice down to cut the kernels, can grow a large enough crop which fall neatly into the pan. some), I’m counting on you readers out there to share episode of “Pawn Stars” without worrying your best helpful hints! to sell currant juice, which is about suddenly being plunged into dark- Milky Way: If you’re cutting corn off the cob for a delicious and reputed to be as recipe, be sure to get all the milky liquid this way: After Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that has ness. worked for you? Do you have a question regarding healthful as blueberries. the kernels are removed, simply run the flat edge of a My freezer is bulging with Then, I can finally be rid of all the con- knife down the cob, applying a bit of pressure. If you’re household or garden matters? If so, why not share them blueberries and my fridge is tainers of brushing-my-teeth/hand-wash- not using a Bundt ban, place cob in a bowl to collect the with readers of the Southbridge Evening News? Send questions and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, c/o the crammed with home made ing/showering/flushing-the-toilet/multi- liquid. Cooking Corn: If you’re boiling corn never salt the Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, pickles. purpose water littering my house. water, as that can toughen the kernels. Want to add MA 01550. Or e-mail [email protected]. Hints are entered If the tomatoes ever ripen, Irene, I’m glad you’re gone. Don’t ever heighten sweetness of bland corn? Add a teaspoon or into a drawing for dinner for two at the historic Publick I’ll try to preserve some of come back. two of sugar to the boiling water. Cook for three to five House Inn. them, too. The essence of minutes. For more great hints, tune into “Take the Hint!” one- summer is local produce, minute snippet tips aired twice daily on ORC-FM 98.9. Adam Minor may be reached at 860-928- Steaming Hot: Steaming corn is a favored way to which is the end result of a serve up fresh corn on the cob. If you don’t have a And for more tips and talk, be sure to listen to my live great deal of labor. I’m grate- hour-long show from 9-10 a.m. each Friday on WARE- 1818, ext. 109, or by e-mail at adam@vil- steamer,simply put about two inches of water in a large ful for every morsel and AM 1250. lagernewspapers.com. stockpot. Stand ears upright in the pan. Cover and cook aware of just how long it takes to pick a bucketful. WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, September 2, 2011 • 9 Food, fun and games highlight rain-shortened Brooklyn Fair Clare Hopkins photos BROOKLYN — Although it was Saturday morning. Despite the bad shut down Sunday, Aug. 28, because weather, fairgoers still enjoyed of Tropical Storm Irene, residents crafts, carnival rides, food, tractor were still able to enjoy the 162nd pulls, exhibits and animals. There Brooklyn Fair from Thursday, Aug. was also plenty of live entertain- 25 to Saturday night, Aug. 27. Fair ment, including Craig Campbell, the officials decided to cancel events on Heritage String Band, Janedear Sunday because of the storm and Girls, Rewind, Seed, and Steve Holy. took down the amusement rides on

The Janedear Girls perform on the main stage to a full crowd at the Brooklyn Fair on Friday night.

The powder puff ox pull at the Brooklyn Fair Friday, August 26.

Patt Weimar, of Danielson, hooks a rug that she has been working on for four years at the Brooklyn Fair.

Chuck Weimar demonstrates how a portable hit and miss engine powers a corn grinder at the Brooklyn Fair on Friday night.

Lily Helpinstine, 6, braves the rock wall at the Brooklyn Fair.

A youth Sheep Show kept fairgoers entertained at the Brooklyn Fair.

Cassie Caron plays a racing game with father Bob at the Brooklyn Fair on Friday night.

Fairgoers had a multitude of fair food options at the Brooklyn Fair last weekend. Residents filled the bleachers to watch the tractor pulls at the Brooklyn Fair. 10 • Friday, September 2, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER SPORTS

Charter Oak CU/Killingly Rec Modified Softball Results

Week one of the Charter Oak Credit Union – Killingly Rec. Softball League playoffs has con- cluded. Six games were played last week. It all started with the No. 5 seed, Pages Tree Service, playing the No. 4 Pizza 101, and there was an upset right off the bat, with Pages winning 11-9. Game two matched third seeded Jasmin against No. 6 Groundscapes. That one went true to form, with Jasmin winning 21-5. On day two Foxy’s Gang, the two seed, defeated Jasmin 7-1. The second contest on Tuesday featured No. 1 seed Universal Fiberoptics/Kings Trucking Inc., against Pages, with Universal – Kings winning 22-2. The final two games eliminated two teams from competition. Jasmin earned their way to the next round by defeating Pizza 101, 8-3. Finally in Courtesy photos game six, Pages Tree won their sec- Jim Hoyt, the home run champion with Jarrod Larkin stands with his plaque for winning the regular season batting title ond contest 12-11. 10 blasts, poses with his plaque. Universal Fiberoptics/Kings Trucking poses after finishing the regular season in first (.672). There are four teams still in con- place. tention for the league title and the inning and never looked back. The Fortin Jr. and Tim Hoyt had two hits were limited to two hits by Mark behind, 9-2, entering the final USSSA State Championship. entire lineup for Jasmin had a hit each. Jeff Raymond and Mike Codding and Todd Ducat. Codding’s inning. In the top of the seventh Universal – Kings and Foxy’s Gang and drove in a run. The big bat in Fortin Sr. had two RBIs each. Mike hit drove in the team’s two runs with Groundscapes scored nine runs on will pair off in the winners bracket this one was Adam Regiere with Fortin Sr. was the winning pitcher. Ray Nutter and Nick Webster scor- eight hits and one error, to take a final. In the remaining match-up, three hits, a home run and six RBIs. The usual powerful hitting Jasmin ing. lead of 11-9. JP Pechie had two hits Jasmin will face Pages Tree. Winning pitcher Dave Desmaris team was limited to a total of three Moving to the losers bracket, in the inning, scored a run and Highlights of the games are as fol- added three hits to the attack. hits and one run. Connor Rochefort, Jasmin scored all eight runs in two drove in the 11th run. With two outs lows: After six innings Pages led 8-7. Groundscapes struggled in this one, Jarrod Larkin and Will Preston had innings, after trailing Pizza 101, 3-0. in the bottom of the frame Pages In the top of the seventh Pages with three players with two hits the hits. Preston’s double plated Matt Millekin scored the winning came back, scoring three runs and added three runs to secure the win. each, including John Piela, Alain Alan Duda for their lone run. run on a sacrifice fly by Bill Larkin for the second time this year a hit by A heads up steal of home plate by Pechie and Sean Mulvey. Chris Universal – Kings had little trou- in the fourth frame. Dave Desmaris Tony Giambatista provided the win- Steve Shippee provided the winning LaBelle and Mulvey had two RBIs ble with Pages Tree. For a brief was the winning pitcher and sup- ning run against Groundscapes. run. Prior to that hit, he drove home each. moment Pages had a 2-1 lead enter- plied four hits and two RBIs. Doubles by Scott Irwin, Brian the tying run. Ray Nutter and Nick On day two Foxy’s and Jasmin had ing the bottom of the second frame Andrew Gosselin, Jarrod Larkin Proppe and a single by Nick Webster Webster had three hits each, with a pitching duel going for two and then it was all over as Universal and Tommy Derosier had two hits set the stage for the winning blow. Nutter adding three RBIs. Todd innings, with just two hits allowed. scored six runs. The big bat in this each. Joe Rasicot led his teammates Todd Ducat was the winning pitcher. Ducat was the winning pitcher.Tony In the bottom of the third Foxy’s put contest was Brice Beaulac with with three hits, Tony Manley and Webster had his best game of the Manley led Pizza with two hits, up a three spot and that was enough three hits, three runs scored, a home Eric Bennett had two hits each. year going 5 for 5 and scoring three including a three-run home run. for the win. John Argeris reached run and three RBIs. Adam Child Manley and Rob Livingston had two runs. Ray Nutter added two triples Will St. Onge added two hits and two on a fielder’s choice and then scored added four RBIs and Leonce Bedard RBIs each. and four RBIs. For Groundscapes RBIs. the winning run when Mike Fortin added three RBIs. Bedard was the In the final game of the week John Piela, Matt Mullins and Ian In game two Jasmin dropped eight Jr.doubled him home. Argeris, Mike winning pitcher. For Pages they Groundscapes almost pulled off a McDonald had three hits each. runs on Groundscapes in the first big upset when they came from Woodstock readies itself Driscoll participates in All-American game BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP competition I’ve ever played Peabody High School before trans- SPORTS CORRESPONDENT against. There were guys that were ferring to the Pomfret School, for 2011 football campaign POMFRET — Teddy Driscoll going to the University of Virginia, where he continued playing all always thought that if he went to Duke and Princeton. I thought I did three sports. Also a family tradition college he’d be playing hockey. As OK, and there were some kids that is playing lacrosse for Connecticut BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP sprints for about 40 minutes, then Driscoll got older he soon realized would beat me out any day, but I College in New London. Driscoll SPORTS CORRESPONDENT we did what is called stretch-and- that playing lacrosse would be the never thought I’d ever have the applied to and was recruited by a WOODSTOCK — On Wednesday, stride, took a break then we worked sport that would carry him the far- opportunity to play against those few Division 3 colleges but chose Aug. 17, high school football play- on offense and defense,” said Brine. thest. kids, every kid was that good.” Connecticut College because of his ers were officially allowed to begin After a week of conditioning it “I always thought hockey was my His team did rather well. familiarity with the school. practicing for the upcoming sea- was time to put the pads on, some- main sport, but it turns out that I’m “There were 95 other players from “I’ll be going to college there and I son. Most teams played their final thing that every high school foot- much better at lacrosse,” said all over the whole country it was a plan on majoring in Economics,” he football game on Thanksgiving Day ball player loves to do after a week Driscoll. “I always counted on my lot of fun.” Driscoll said. “There said. “My brothers all went there, in November, which creates a long of just running. academics to take me places, but my were four different teams with and we [family] went there to see wait until the start of a new sea- “We also had double sessions athletics also helped out, especially roughly 20 players each from him play many games there so it son. Woodstock Academy was no starting last Tuesday (Aug. 23) in with college.” around the country and we played was just a good fit for me. I pretty different than any other high the evening,” said Brine. “After just From July 20-22 Driscoll got cho- in a round robin tournament with a much grew up there watching my school, as they are excited to final- running around and looking at sen to take part in the Champion championship between the two brothers play there.” ly get back on the football field. each other we wanted to play some All-American Lacrosse Showcase teams that had the best record. The Playing lacrosse at the Pomfret “It was a long year in the weight football. We ran our Pride drill or Rise games in Orlando, Florida. His team I was on played in the champi- School is also a tradition. Driscoll room doing some cross fit training Oklahoma drill (4 on 4) and the kids Pomfret School head lacrosse coach onship game and we won even had a cousin that was the head along with weight training, pass- got all excited and pumped up for John Sheehan nominated Driscoll though the game was called in the coach and subsequently the head ing league and we’re preparing for it. It’s our first hits of the year and along with other New England Prep third quarter because of a lightning coach lured Driscoll’s older brother the last month of the season so the they loved it.” School Athletic Conference coach- storm.” to play, which lured Driscoll to play kids get anxious for the start,” said Brine ran his double session es. Champion Sportswear spon- Playing lacrosse is a family tradi- there as well. Woodstock Academy head coach practices in the evening. sored the event and the champi- tion, as Driscoll began when he was “I liked it a lot, and it was a tight- Gary Brine. “I can’t run practices in the onship game was televised on ESPN 7-years-old, following in the foot- knit community and I really The kids are more excited than morning, then in the evening U. steps of his four older brothers. enjoyed that,” he said. “I made a lot the coaches. because of the area we pull kids “I was really excited to get nomi- Driscoll played two years of of close friends and it was a really “They were chomping at the bit from,” said Brine. “We started nated,” he said. “It was the best lacrosse, soccer, and ice hockey at good prep school.” to finally start,” said Brine. “More practices at 3 p.m. until 5, then gave so this year than any other year, them an hour break, then back at it especially the seniors who have put by 6 p.m. for an hour and a half three years in looking to go out on practice.” a high note. We anxious for the sea- Woodstock had nearly 60 kids try Redmen ready for upcoming football season son and we want to prove that out, which may be low for Brine we’ve gotten better.” who’s hoping that a few younger BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP work on technique, or passing, or to respond to hitting. The kids have SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Because Woodstock Academy’s kids show up once school starts. just run plays with no opposition. come a long way from practice one geographic area is so large, Brine “Ideally I’m looking for 40 varsi- KILLINGLY — Minutes after last The only thing the players were to our scrimmage.” decided to use the first week of con- ty kids and 20 junior varsity play- year’s Thanksgiving Day high allowed to wear is their helmet. Killingly saw 47 kids try out this ditioning in the evening. For the ers to ideally field both teams,” school football game, many “We did our dynamic warm up, season, while some may drop due to first hour of practice per said Brine. Connecticut football coaches circled then we did our circuit drills with the hard work and a few more may Connecticut Interscholastic Brine currently has four assis- Aug. 17, 2011 on their calendars as agility drills, and other condition- come out when school starts. Athletic Conference (CIAC) rules, tant coaches and is looking to fill the start of a new season. Teams ing drills and then to finish our con- “We’re low on the freshman side, teams had to focus specifically on one more spot. from all across the state gathered on ditioning we’ll run some sprints,” but I’ve got 18 seniors on the team getting the kids in shape for the Two weeks ago, the Centaurs Wednesday for the first official day said Neal. “Once we bring the foot- this year,” said Neal. “The enthusi- season. During the second hour scrimmaged the Quinebaug Valley when teams can hold practice. balls and break the kids down by asm was there with the kids and coaches could bring the footballs Pride and Brine felt they did well. “It’s a good feeling to get going position and we work on individual they couldn’t wait to get going.” out to work on throwing, handoffs, “We accomplished what we want- again, we’ve waited a long time to positions. To finish practice well For the past few years, Killingly drills, etc. The only equipment the ed to accomplish, scoring five or six get back on the field and when you run an offense play against the air, had gone about their pre-season dif- kids could wear was their helmet. times and dominating the offensive finally do it’s a great feeling. We’ve then we’ll do some defensive angle ferently. In years past they would “Just conditioning, we ran line,” said Brine. had over 12 very good practices and pursuit drills.” play in a jamboree with four or five we’ve also had our first scrimmage After five days of conditioning, other teams. This year the Redmen against Westerly today,” said full pads were put on and by will play EO Smith High School in a Killingly head football Chad Neal. Tuesday, Aug. 23 the kids were four-quarter game, allowing both “We’re at the new high school now allowed to start hitting, plus teams teams to work on special teams play. Marianapolis will hold annual Golf Tournament Sept. 14 and the facility is tremendous.” were allowed to start double ses- “I like it a lot more because we Per Connecticut Interscholastic sions or two-a-days. don’t have to wait around and we THOMPSON — noon start times, Athletic Conference (CIAC) laws, “I think they did really well, we get to play it like a regular game,” On Sept. 14, lunch, golf with the first hour of every practice is spent a lot of time going though said Neal. “We play our starters for Marianapolis will cart, refresh- devoted specifically to conditioning. technique and form and for the three quarters then put the junior hold its 32nd annu- ments on-course, This year, and even in past years, most part they kids enjoyed it,” said varsity in for at least the last quar- al Golf great contests, Neal set up four stations of condi- Neal. “Once they got that first good ter. It’s a good dress rehearsal so we Tournament at the dinner and a gift, tioning to get his kids into football pop it kind of gets everyone going get all the kinks out before our first Raceway Golf and a live auction. shape. The second hour of practice and you just build off of that. It’s game.” Course in Sponsorship coaches can pull out the footballs to the first test of see how they Thompson. Last opportunities year the event start at $125. 1:45 p.m. at Putnam Middle School attracted 140 Dinner and auc- Regional Community YMCA Sports of All Sorts (ages 3-6), Sundays 2-2:45 p.m. at golfers, and raised tion tickets are Putnam Middle School $33,000 for scholar- available for $35 offering fall programs Floor Hockey (ages 5-12), Sundays 3-3:45 p.m. at ships for area students pursuing per person. Call the Online registration starts on Aug. 22 for YMCA fall Putnam Middle School a Marianapolis education. Marianapolis Development programs, and the classes run from Sept. 5 to Oct. 23. YMCA & Girl Power (ages 10-14) with Sue McDowell The tournament offers a full Office to reserve a spot at this The six-week sessions cost $32. Please visit ghymca.org free workshop, Friday, Sept. 30 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at day of golf for $125 per person, popular event at (860) 923-9565, for more information. Putnam Middle School which includes morning or after- extension 227. The following programs will be offered: Youth Tennis (ages 4-7) with Coach Dena O’Hara, Double Play Soccer/Basketball (ages 3-8), Sundays 1- Mondays 3:45-4:30 p.m. at Pomfret School Courts (four weeks for $20). WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, September 2, 2011 • 11

POLICE LOG

degree), and disorderly Mass., was charged with conduct. breach of peace. Alfred Talbot, 51, of 328 Church St. Putnam, was charged with failure to drive a reason- MONDAY, AUG. 22 able distance apart. BROOKLYN Rachel Houghton, 21, of 23 Tower St., Webster, Mass., was charged with breach of Michael Jeffs, 29, of 39 Grove St., Wauregan, Editor’s Note: The information contained in FRIDAY, AUG. 26 peace. was charged with failure to have head these police logs was obtained through either Erin Young, 51, of 121 Darby Road, lights, and operating under suspension. press releases or other public documents kept Brooklyn, was charged with disorderly con- TUESDAY, AUG. 23 by each police department, and is considered SATURDAY, AUG. 27 duct. to be the account of police. All subjects are Joshua Rowe, 33, was charged with falsely Roger Black, 40, of 133 Orange St., considered innocent until proven guilty in a reporting an incident, and breach of peace. Timothy Young, 50, of 121 Darby Road, Nantucket, Mass., was charged with creat- court of law. Brooklyn, was charged with disorderly con- Joshua Rowe, 33, was charged with viola- ing a public disturbance. duct. tion of probation. TROOP D POLICE LOGS Timothy McArdle, 19, of 37 Market St., PUTNAM Howard Williams, 42, was charged with pos- Putnam, was charged with creating a public disturbance. THURSDAY, AUG. 25 session of drug paraphernalia. KILLINGLY Diana Hryzar, 22, of 315 Prospect St., Nicholas Holmes, 29, of 262b Providence St. Shaun McArdle, 23, of 37 Market St., Webster, Mass., was charged with breach of Putnam, was charged with breach of peace. Putnam, was charged with interfering with WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 peace, and assault (3rd degree). a police officer. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24 Mary Olmstead, 29, of 430 Wauregan Road, Amanda Sergel, 26, of 145 Park St. Putnam, Margaret Poirier, 42, of 5 Floral Ave., North Timothy Mcardle, 19, of 37 Market St. Danielson, was charged with risk of injury, was charged with operating an unregis- Grosvenordale, was charged with breach of Putnam, was charged with creating a public reckless endangerment, breach of peace, tered motor vehicle. and assault (3rd degree). peace, and assault (3rd degree). disturbance. SUNDAY, AUG. 28 SUNDAY, AUG. 28 Alexandra Dash, 23, of 315 Pudding Hill Rachelle Roose, 30, of 365 Putnam Pike, Road, Scotland, was charged with cruelty to Thomas Benker, 33, of 86, Pleasant St., Dayville, was charged with operating a Norman Labbe, 46, of 67 Judd Ave., animals. North Attleboro, Mass., was charged with motor vehicle without a license. Danielson, was charged with creating a pub- larceny (3rd degree), and criminal trespass- lic disturbance. THURSDAY, AUG. 25 ing. Tammy Billings, 31, of 68 Smith St. Putnam, Dustin Roxburgh-Mansky, 21, of 11 was charged with larceny (5th degree). Kearney Folk Road, Pomfret, was charged Gerald Degas Parre, 42, of 149 Sweet Ave., with failure to appear (2nd). Pawtucket, R.I., was charged with larceny (3rd degree), and criminal trespassing. SATURDAY, AUG. 27 Peter Benker, 29, of 43 Andover St., South Gerald Humphries, 28, of 15 Central St., Attleboro, Mass., was charged with larceny Fillsworth, Maine, was charged with breach (3rd degree), and criminal trespassing. of peace.

Marcus Spencer, 21, of 30 Prospect St., Danielson, was charged with breach of THOMPSON peace. THURSDAY, AUG. 25

Michael Ventura, 48, of 251 Route 197, Ryan Davignon, 20, of 14 Linda Lane, Box Woodstock, was charged with disorderly 51, Quinebaug, was charged with interfer- conduct. ing with an officer, and breach of peace. SUNDAY, AUG. 28 Brandon Stover, 18, of 48 Buckley Hill Road, Thompson, was charged with breach of Donald Freeman, 50, of 15 Spring St., peace, assault (2nd degree), and interfering Danielson, was charged with breach of with an officer. peace. DANIELSON PUTNAM POLICE D FRIDAY, AUG. 26 EPARTMENT LOGS Shannon Bruce, 28, of 35 Hawkins St., SUNDAY, AUG. 21 Danielson, was charged with assault (3rd Nia Ricci, 22, 186 Grafton St., Shrewsbury,

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as possible on behalf of our residents.” IRENE On Saturday, Aug. 27, President Barack continued from page 1 Obama declared a state of emergency in without electricity. The storm set a record Connecticut and ordered federal aid to sup- for households left without power in the plement state and local response efforts due state. to the emergency conditions resulting from “We’re working with the state and towns to Irene. help clear over 1,000 roads with 300 already The president’s action allows the re-opened and have made substantial Department of Homeland Security and the progress in assessing the damage to our sys- Federal Emergency Management Agency tem,” said CL&P President and COO Jeff (FEMA) to coordinate all disaster relief Butler. “Our restoration efforts will focus on efforts to alleviate issues caused by the restoration of critical customers and areas storm, and to provide assistance for emer- where the largest amount of customers can gency measures, authorized under Title V of be restored the soonest.” the Stafford Act, to save lives and to protect Assessments of the area and damage to see property and public health and safety, and to what repairs are needed include ground and lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in aerial patrol from three helicopters to survey all counties in CT. damage in hard-to-reach places, Butler said. Malloy also closed state parks and camp- CL&P said in a statement they have 800 grounds in advance of Irene. He announced line and tree crews working across the state on Aug. 25 all parks and campgrounds would and are expecting more soon from across the be closed starting at noon Saturday, Aug. 27. country. They said restoration efforts would “Although I recognize the inconvenience of be continued around the clock with the having to pack up and leave earlier than majority of crews beginning work at 7 a.m. planned or having to cancel a day at the and working for 16-hour shifts to restore parks with family, it is imperative that all of power to areas in the dark. Some estimates our state residents and visitors be in a show power may not be restored for some secure, safe location until this storm passes,” customers for more than a week. he said. “I urge everyone to monitor weather Clare Hopkins photos “Having the vast majority of crews work conditions and be prepared for all contingen- A downed tree on a power line on Route 197 in Woodstock. during daylight hours allows us to maximize cies.” the efficiency of our workforce as we face a “We know that many families have which includes temporary help and training. quickly as possible,” said Department of week or more of restoration efforts,” said reserved camp sites for this weekend and “This storm had a tremendous impact on Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi. Butler. “The safety of our employees, con- have been looking forward to spending time residents and businesses alike. As we move “My department staff understand the situa- tractors and our customers is of our utmost with families and friends. This storm, how- forward in our recovery efforts, I want to tion we’re in due to this storm, and they’re concern and we want to make sure everyone ever, looks like it is going to impact the entire ensure that businesses that were affected get ready to help homeowners first thing working on this restoration has appropriate state,” said DEEP Commissioner Daniel C. the financial and technical help they need in Monday morning.” time to rest between shifts.” Esty. “Given the latest information avail- a timely fashion,” said Malloy. “Providing CL&P crews did not start restoration able, closing our parks and campgrounds is this type of assistance will ensure Clare Hopkins may be reached at (860) 928- efforts until Monday, Aug. 29, because even the safe thing to do.” Connecticut companies get back to business, 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at clare@vil- thought the storm had passed Sunday Residents and businesses in the Quiet which in turn will help the state’s economy lagernewspapers.com. evening, residual winds continued to pound Corner are now cleaning up and making due stays on track in the wake of this devastat- the area. with the damage caused by the storm. Many ing storm.” CL&P customers in towns in the Quiet town roads have been closed, traffic lights The governor also urged residents who Corner were affected differently by the are out, and many trees have fallen into the experienced storm damage to document it storm. road or on power lines. and to call the State Insurance Department As of the Villager’s press time, Brooklyn Many school districts in the area have with questions. had 2,070 customers (58 percent) without been forced to push back the first day of “It was clear from the preliminary cover- power; Eastford had 831 customers (94 per- school. Thompson and Killingly Public age of Hurricane Irene that Connecticut res- cent) without power; Killingly had 5,461 cus- Schools will now not begin until Friday,Sept. idents sustained a great deal of damage to tomers (63 percent) without power; 1,526 cus- 2. As of the Villager’s deadline, Brooklyn, their property,” said Malloy. “After touring tomers (81 percent) were without power in Putnam, Pomfret Community School, and some of the hardest-hit areas in East Haven Pomfret; in Putnam, 2,469 (48 percent) cus- Woodstock schools have not yet set dates for and West Haven personally,it’s clear we have tomers have been affected; 2,438 (53 percent) the first day of school as power issues per- our work cut out for ourselves as we begin to customers in Thompson were affected; and sist. fully grasp the damages associated with this in Woodstock, 3,149 (77 percent) of customers Penny Mangas, the owner of the Golden storm.” have been affected. Greek Restaurant in Killingly,said the storm “We worked with the insurance companies The total number of customers affected in is costing her business. The restaurant was ahead of the storm to license an additional Connecticut as of Wednesday morning num- without power after the storm hit and was 1,900 adjusters on top of those we already bered at 306,899, or 24 percent. having difficulty with their generator. have licensed in Connecticut so homeowners Gov.Dannel Malloy signed a Declaration of “It’s terrible for business, we’re working at who experienced damage due to Hurricane Hurricane Irene left a mess of downed tees across Emergency on Aug. 25 in advance of the half capacity,” said Mangas. Irene could get an insurance assessment as the area, including on Route 12 in Thompson. storm’s impact. The declaration provided Residents without power came to the him with emergency powers including the restaurant Sunday night and Mangas said ability to order evacuations, the ability to they were handing out pizza for free. modify or suspend state statutes, regula- Despite their charity,Mangas said without tions, or requirements, the ability to order power they could experience up to $25,000 in civil preparedness forces, and the ability to losses from food spoilage. AMERICAN “It’s hard — very difficult,” she said. OWNED designate vehicle and person routes and & OPERA movements. On Aug. 29, Malloy announced a business TED “The forecast path of [then-Hurricane] assistance program to help companies Irene has convinced me that the signing of impacted by the hurricane. Businesses with this declaration is necessary,and will help us damage including property, machinery, equipment and working capital can get a react more quickly and effectively in the Store Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-10pm • Friday 9am-11pm • Saturday 8am-11pm • Sunday 12pm-5pm event of a serious weather event,” said loan of up to $200,000. 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A tree split at Tillinghast Funeral home in Killingly after the storm. 14 • Friday, September 2, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER

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origination and life insurance/annuity Putnam Bank announces sales. She is Putnam Bank’s Life Insurance program manager through promotions Vantis Life. Active in the community,Balter is a mem- PUTNAM — Thomas A. ber of the Ledyard Rotary Borner, chairman and CEO Club, the Southeast of Putnam Bank, has Connecticut Women’s announced several recent Business Network, SECT management promotions. Chamber of Commerce, Kim Conroy, formerly Greater Norwich Chamber assistant vice president and of Commerce and Town of loan administration officer, Ledyard Nursing Board. was promoted to vice presi- Brock, a Pomfret resident, dent and loan administra- was promoted to the position officer. tion of branch manager at Lisa Balter, branch man- Kim Conroy the Pomfret Office. Brock ager of Putnam Bank’s joined Putnam Bank in 1998 Gales Ferry Office was pro- as a teller and has since held moted to assistant vice pres- the positions of customer ident. service representative, cus- Tonya Brock, assistant tomer service supervisor branch manager at the and assistant branch manag- main office was promoted to er. She was the recipient of the position of branch man- the 2011 Putnam Bank Spirit ager at the Pomfret office of Award. Brock is active in the Putnam Bank. community, serving as vice Conroy joined Putnam president of Habitat for Bank in 1997 as a loan coor- Humanity of NECT, as well dinator supervising the pro- Lisa Balter as the chairperson of the cessing of loan applica- Family Partnership tions. Conroy began her Committee. She is a found- banking career in 1986, for- ing member of the Theatre merly working for the FDIC. of Northeastern CT and a 25- She was awarded the year performer, director and Putnam Bank Spirit Award volunteer at the Bradley in 2007 and was the recent Playhouse in Putnam. Brock recipient of the 2011 is also a volunteer for the Chairman’s Award. She cur- Junior Achievement pro- rently serves as a member gram, a Certified Battered of Day Kimball’s Women’s Women’s Counselor, and a Board, a corporator for Day supporter and participant in Kimball Hospital and is a Tonya Brock American Cancer Society’s participant in the Day Relay for Life, March of Kimball Hospital/Deary Dimes WalkAmerica and the Danskin Memorial Road Race and the American Triathlon. Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. A “Putnam Bank is proud to have these Brooklyn resident, Ms. Conroy serves exceptional professionals as members her community as an elected member of our team”, said Borner. Adding, of the Town of Brooklyn’s Board of “They exemplify what community Finance and previously served as bank is all about”. Chairperson for the Recreation Putnam Bank, originally chartered Commission. in 1862, is a $487.2 million federally Balter, a Gales Ferry resident, joined chartered and insured stock bank. the bank in 2009 as branch manager of Putnam Bank has branch offices in the Gales Ferry office. Ms. Balter has Putnam, Pomfret Center, Danielson, more than 20 years of experience in Plainfield, Griswold, Gales Ferry, and banking. Her background includes Norwich. It also operates a full-service sales, branch management, mortgage loan center in Putnam.

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provides treatment and support to help the children and Sunflower Celebration at Lapsley their families cope with these issues. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS For more information about Sunflower for Kids or United Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager Orchards Sept. 4 Services programs, call 860-774-2020 or visit us online at "Every Home, Every Week" POMFRET CENTER — The Quiet Corner is having a http://www.UnitedServicesCT.org. Open House Directory SUNFLOWER CELEBRATION from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 at Lapsley Orchards, Route 169 at the Thompson library offers programs Brooklyn/Pomfret line to benefit children’s programming at Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 United Services, our local community behavioral health cen- in September WOODSTOCK ter. Activities to enjoy during the day are apple picking, THOMPSON — The Thompson Public Library 934 5 County Road SF 10 - 12 noon $225,000 Johnston & Assoc. wagon rides, the return of “Dudley Doodles” the clown and Riverside Drive, is offering the following programs in Rachael Johnston 860-450-9562 his young clown buddy, “Buddy,” sunflower face painting, September: sunflower balloons for children of all ages, the appearance of If your open house isn’t listed here...call your realtor • Art at the Library — “Seasons in Oil” by Karen McFarlin, country singer Monty McClanahan and of course beautiful on view Sept. 6-29. A reception will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. bouquets of sunflowers. Wednesday,Sept. 7. It is funded by the Friends of the Library. To have your open house listed in this directory Co-chairs of the event, Joy Nelson, a former Board of • Display Case — “Anniversary of 9/11” by Sally White. Directors member and Executive Assistant Edie Roberts please contact Sarah @ (860)928-1818 • Mystery Book Discussion — Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. announced that John Wolchesky of Lapsley Orchards will in the Library Meeting Room. The book will be “Die For ® Tell your Realtor donate all the proceeds from the sunflower sales to the pro- You” by Lisa Unger. gramming for children at the agency. The Villager sent you! • Afternoon Book Discussion Group — Tuesday,Sept. 13 at “It’s an honor to work with the Wolchesky Family and all 2:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. The book will be “As of United Services’ volunteers to continue this important I Lay Dying” by William Faulkner. “fun-raiser” for our community,”said Edie Roberts, co-chair • Saturday hours (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) resume Sept. 10. of the event. “We hope everyone will take the time to come • September is Library Card Signup Month. Free replace- out to enjoy the sunflowers, all the day’s events, and con- ment cards will be offered all month. “Every Town Deserves a tribute to making the lives of our neighboring families a lit- • UConn basketball fans, come to the library from 6:30-8 tle better.” p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 for a talk and book signing with Ken Children who have an emotional illness, who have suf- Davis, freelance journalist and author of “University of Good Local Newspaper” fered trauma or been a victim of domestic violence don’t Connecticut Basketball Vault: The History of the Huskies” have the carefree lives that should be the right of all chil- (College Vault), in the Library Meeting Room. dren. Serious behavioral or emotional health issues impact For more information, call the library at (860) 923-9779 or ConnecticutsQuietCorner their lives and influence the entire family. United Services visit www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org.

LEGALS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS THOMPSON ZONING BOARD OF Lot 18, Zone R40; Article V, Section 1, IIiya Kostovski, 991 Thompson Road (Map APPEALS Reduction of front yard setback from fifty (50) 118, Block 36, Lot 16B) for the construction ESTATE OF Ann E Belletti (11-383) PUBLIC HEARING feet to thirty-two (32) feet to construct a of an extension to Highland Road across The Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals garage and porch. Hardship: Existing house wetlands and a watercourse for a proposed 3 The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court will hold a Public Hearing on the following and garage were built prior to zoning and do lot subdivision. of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by application(s) at its Monday, September 12 not meet setback requirements. Francesca Morano, Chair decree dated August 23, 2011, ordered that 2011 meeting, in the Merrill Seney Room at Dan Roy, Chairman September 2, 2011 all claims must be presented to the fiduciary the Town Hall at 7 p.m.. Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals September 9, 2011 at the address below. Failure to promptly pre- 1. Zoning Board of Appeals Application August 8, 2011 sent any such claim may result in the loss of 11-05: Appeal; June 13, 2011; Joyce A. September 2, 2011 LEGAL NOTICE rights to recover on such claim. Mezzoni, 32 New Road, Vol. 191, p. 40, Map September 9, 2011 The Town of Thompson Planning and Brenda Duquette, Clerk 154, Block 5, Lot 19A, R-80; to the ZEO’s Zoning Commission at its August 22, 2011 The fiduciary is: cease and desist order. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING meeting approved a five (5) year extension 2. Zoning Board of Appeals Application THOMPSON INLAND WETLANDS to Barbara A Larose 11-07: Appeal; June 13, 2011; Frederick B. COMMISSION 1. Subdivision Permit #2007-04, Green PO Box 144 Smith, Jr., 631 Riverside Dr., Vol. 358, p. 146, The Thompson Inland Wetlands Commission Valley View Estates, (Quinebaug) Thompson, Morenci, AZ 85540 Map 174, Block 58, Lot 9, R-20; to the ZEO’s will hold a public hearing on September 13, Map 1581, Original Expiration April 28, 2013; cease and desist order. 2011 at 7 PM in the Merrill Seney Community New Expiration April 28, 2018. September 2, 2011 3. Zoning Board of Appeals Application Room of the Thompson Town Hall, 815 Greg Lee, Chairman 11-09: Variance, August 8, 2011, Adam H. Riverside Drive, No. Grosvenordale, CT to August 22, 2011 Rivers, 223 Labby Road, Map 95, Block 27, consider Permit Application # 11-07-01 by September 2, 2011 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 2, 2011 B3 QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP International Day of Peace Tourtellotte student gets Petit MS Memorial Scholarship PUTNAM — The 4th Annual United Nations International Day of Peace event will be held THOMPSON — In June the National MS established in 2007 by the Petit family to from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday,Sept. 18 on the beauti- Society, Connecticut Chapter, named honor the memory of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, ful grounds of B’nai Shalom, Church Street. Stephanie Vogel to the 2011 Hayley’s Hope who had MS, and her daughters Hayley and There will be music performed by Sally and Michaela’s Miracle MS Memorial Michaela, who were active with the chapter Rogers, Uncle Rhubarb and echo Uganda; Scholarship. helping to raise funds to support scientific prayers by our faith communities, speakers, Vogel, who lives in Thompson, attended research for a cure. fire walker and others. Tourtellotte High School in North In the fall Stephanie will attend the A proclamation will be presented by the Grosvenordale, graduating in June in the top University of Connecticut in Storrs. She State of Connecticut honoring UN Peace day; 10 percent of her class. Vogel, whose mother, plans to pursue a degree in physical therapy a Peace Pole display, Habitat for Humanity, Denise, lives with multiple sclerosis, main- — a field of interest since undergoing physi- Heifer Project Daily Bread and Amnesty tained a straight A average and participated cal therapy after shoulder surgery when she International. in athletics and church youth group activities was 15. You will be able to make peace and harmony while also helping her family with day-to-day “Throughout high school, Stephanie has flags and other crafts at Mother Lightning’s chores and activities not ordinarily undertak- maintained her excellent study habits, par- Peace Garden. en by teens. ticipated in sports and also worked part- There will also be Cycling for Peace. More than 6,000 Connecticut residents, like time,” said her high school guidance coun- ART SHOW Denise, have multiple sclerosis, an autoim- selor, Janice Hanny. “Behind the scenes, We are also requesting art for our first Peace mune disease affecting the central nervous Stephanie was not your typical teen. At home Day Art Show by children of all ages. We are system. Multiple sclerosis generally affects Stephanie took on a more attentive role. She looking for a few good artists — the more the women more than men and is most often never complained. Stephanie earned the merrier — who will make for a really great diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. respect of both faculty and her peers.” Peace Day Art Show! We are counting on all of Symptoms can include numbness and tin- The National MS Society scholarship pro- you to share your artistic talents with our gling in the limbs, difficulties with speech gram is offered annually to vocational, tech- community! It’s time to get out the crayons, and vision and, in some severe cases, com- nical, or college-bound high school seniors markers, paints, glue, glitter, paper, cardboard plete paralysis. There is no cure for multiple Stephanie Vogel diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or to appli- and the more recycled materials you are able sclerosis. cants whose parent has multiple sclerosis. to use, the better for this world. We will hang Vogel was recognized by the National MS Scholarship applications for the 2012 school your artwork up in our very first Peace Day Society, Connecticut Chapter, for high achievements in the face of year will be available online in October. Community Art Show ever, so everyone can adversity. She was one of several 2011 high school graduates For more information on MS, or for additional information on see! The theme for the artwork is Peace and awarded a Hayley’s Hope and Michaela’s Miracle MS Memorial 2012 MS scholarship criteria, please contact the Connecticut Harmony, so just use your imagination. It can Scholarship. Scholarships are made possible through the Hayley’s Chapter at (860) 913-2550 or visit www.ctfightsMS.org. be anything that suits and inspires you, be it Hope and Michaela’s Miracle MS Memorial Fund. The fund was nature, your family, a story, an adventure or whatever, we’d love to help you share your message with the world. Please be in touch for artwork drop-off and Arts will be happening on County Road, W. (tentative) pickup arrangements. This will help to have Woodstock, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Noon — Abel Joslyn Irregulars, fife and Library offers your project displayed in a really cool spot. Sept. 17 and from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, drum corps, Thompson Please bring a non-perishable food item for Sept. 18. This show will feature children’s art- 1 p.m. — Bruce McDermitt, folk, New Children’s programs Daily Bread. work in the barn from 20 schools and about 25 London For more information, contact Cheryl artists outdoors. There will be food, music and 2 p.m. — to be announed THOMPSON — The Thompson Public Kapelner-Champ, GPIC Community Art Show entertainment, throughout the weekend. For 3 p.m. — Silent auction ends Library, 934 Riverside Drive, presents the fol- Coordinator at 860-928-9601 or visit more information and directions, go to lowing programs for children: [email protected]. http://www.artistsinthecountry.org or email Mark your calendars: 11th Artists in the * Toddler Time: ages birth to 3.5 years on — Submitted by Cheryl Kapelner-Champ [email protected] (prior to the week- Country outdoor show and sale Tuesdays, Sept. 13 to Oct. 25 and Thursdays, end of the show, please.) Sept 17-18th, 2011 Sept. 15 to Oct. 27 from 10:30 – 11 a.m. There will also be folk music to acapella The 11th juried “Artists in the Country” Art Registration is not required! Bike ride scheduled singing by Red#5, dancing by a student dance Show, featuring 30-35 fine artists, photogra- * Preschool Story Hour: ages 3.5 to 5 years ensemble and a zumba demonstration on phers, woodworkers/furniture makers, jewel- on Mondays, Sept. 12 – Nov. 7 (No Session Oct. for Sept. 10 Saturday morning. ers, potters. 10) from 10:15-11 a.m. Registration is required! The schedule is as follows: Musical Entertainment & Artist Please call 860-923-9779 to register or stop by WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Education SATURDAY Demonstrations both days the circulation desk. Foundation will hold its first annual GRAVE- 11:30 a.m. — Zumba demonstration with Rain or shine. Donation: $5.00, Students *Spooky Stories: from 6 to 7:30 p.m. YARD GRIND BIKE RIDE (a 30-mile and 60- Krissy G. through 18 free. Wednesday, Oct. 19. Please join us for family- mile event) on Saturday, Sept. 10. Please visit Noon — Mark Mandeville and the 52 County Road W. Woodstock, CT. friendly Halloween stories suitable for all The Woodstock Education Foundation on Constitution, Webster, Mass. www.artistsinthecountry.org ages. Children (and adults) may attend in cos- Facebook for updates. 1 p.m. — Liz Reed Swale, Folk, Rocky Hill, Student art show in the barn (Pre k- grade tume. Ghoulish goodies will be served. This is CT 12) 20 local schools a free family event. Registration is not 2 p.m. — Phil Henry,original folk singer and Art books for children and adults for sale required! ‘Celebration of the Arts’ songwriter, Rutland, Vt. Proceeds to CT children with autism and * There will be Gingerbread Family Fun 3 p.m. — Capital Theater for the arts after other special needs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 and A Sept. 17-18 school dance ensemble For more information: Very Merry Storytime from 6 to 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY Ann Chuk 860-455-0103 Wednesday, Dec. 14. W. WOODSTOCK —The Celebration of the 11:15 a.m. — Drumming with Bob Bloom For more information, call 860-923-9779. (www.thompsonpubliclibrary.org) Tall Heights raise it up with ‘Rafters’

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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 Jeannette M. Caisse, 70 John H. Leins, Jr., 61 DAYVILLE — Jeannette for Putnam Braid and later as a teacher’s John worked as a Production Planner at M. Caisse, 70, of Primrose aide at St. Mary’s School. She enjoyed classi- BROOKLYN – John H. Whitcraft in Eastford. Crossing, died Thursday, cal music and reading. Leins, Jr., 61, of Brooklyn, John was a member and former trustee of August 25, 2011 in She was a member of the Daughter’s of died Wednesday,August 24, the First Congregational Church of Pomfret. Worcester, Mass., sur- Isabella as well as the American-French 2011 at UMASS Memorial He was an avid history buff, loved to make rounded by her loving Genealogical Society. Hospital in Worcester, models and thoroughly enjoyed extreme road family. Her door was always open to lend her lis- Mass. racing. Born in Putnam, she tening ear and to give advice. She was a great Born in White Plains, A funeral service was held Tuesday, was the daughter of the comfort to those who knew and loved her. N.Y. on September 1, 1949, August 30 in the First Congregational late Joseph Leo Nadeau She will be greatly missed. he was the son of the late Church of Pomfret, 13 Church Road, Pomfret and Rose Desrosiers. A gathering was held Tuesday,August 20 in John H. Sr., and Marjorie (McNiff) Leins. Center. Jeannette is survived by her sons, Richard the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, John was a lifelong resident of Pomfret, most Donations may be made in his memory to Caisse of Dayville, David Caisse of Seekonk, Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian recently moving to Brooklyn. the First Congregational Church of Pomfret, Mass., and Derrick Caisse of Chaplin; her Burial in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, He leaves his beloved wife Marion PO Box 297, Pomfret Center 06259. daughter, Robin Carpenter of Plainfield; her 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial was in St. (Currier) Leins. They were married on May The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 sisters, Rosanne Robert of Iberville, P.Q. Mary Cemetery. 3, 1969. Grove St., Putnam, directed the arrange- Canada, Lucienne Smith of Milford, Yolande Memorial donations may be made to the In addition to his wife, Marion, he leaves ments. Lazarou of Dayville, and Anita Masi of American Cancer Society, 2080 Silas Deane two daughters, Cherish Greene of Newark, To share a memory with his family, “Light Danielson and her eight grandchildren. Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Del. and Rikki Leins of Putnam; his sister, a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Jeannette was predeceased by her sister, For memorial guestbook visit Pamela Robbins of Willimantic; three grand- Irene Ethier. www.GilmanAndValade.com. children Tabitha, Jesse, and Amara and sev- Mrs. Caisse worked as a machine operator eral nieces and nephews. Robert A. Lajeunesse Marie Lillibridge, 68 WOODSTOCK — Marie law, John Lillibridge. N. GROSVENORDALE Lajeunesse. (Mathurin) Lillibridge, 68, She worked for Smith Mechanical of – Robert A. Lajeunesse, 90, Mr. Lajeunesse worked as a foreman for died August 22, 2011 at her Webster as a bookkeeper and was a long time of Riverside Drive, died Rison Mills. home in Woodstock after a employee of Rawley Plumbing in Putnam. Sunday, August 21, 2011 in He was a member of the VFW in Putnam, courageous battle with Marie loved to travel all over the world with Regency Heights of the American Legion Post #67, and a charter brain cancer. her husband Robert before his untimely Danielson. member of the Valley Springs Sportsman’s She was predeceased by death. She continued to travel with the Royal He was the loving hus- Club. her husband of 22 years, Travelers afterward and made many new band of Betty Lajeunesse. A funeral service was Thursday, Sept. 1 in Robert Lillibridge. friends. In addition to his wife, the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of She loved to knit, play Bingo, and laugh Robert is survived by his Grosvenordale. Burial was in West the late Henry and Laurette (Phaneuf) with her many friends. Most of all she loved son, Michael A. Lajeunesse of North Thompson Cemetery. Mathurin. her cat “Coozie Marie.” Grosvenordale; his daughter, Ruth Simmons Memorial donations may be made to the She leaves behind her sister and brother-in- A Mass of Christian Burial was held of Thompson; his brother, George Community Fire Department and law Juliette and Albert Bradley, brothers and Saturday, August 27 in the Most Holy Trinity Lajeunesse of Putnam; his grandchildren, Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 874, N. sisters-in-law, William and Linda Lillibridge, Church, 586 Pomfret Road, Pomfret. Burial Roxanne Rhault, Ron Rhault and Val Grosvenordale, CT 06255; West Thompson Richard Lillibridge, Dennis Lillibridge; her was in Quasset Cemetery in Woodstock. Haggerty and his great-grandchildren, Fire Department, 248 W. Thompson Road, nieces and nephews, Laurie and Jim Donations may be made in Marie’s name to Patrick Haggerty, Montana Haggerty, Evan North Grosvenordale, CT 06255; or to a chari- Pinkston, Kevin and Laurie Bradley, Cathy the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Rhault and Drew Rhault. ty of your choice. Major and Anderson Hall, Lori Carter, Jason Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or online at Born in Burlington, Vt., he was the son of For memorial guestbook visit Lillibridge, William Lillibridge, Jr., Tammy www.cancer.org. the late Alcide and Donalda (Lavigne) www.GilmanAndValade.com. Till, John Lillibridge Jr. and Nicole The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, Lillibridge; and her great-nieces and great- Putnam, directed the arrangements. nephews, Jason, Josh, Chelsea, Kyle, Adam For memorial guest book, visit Leonard Paul Maynard, 70 and Kyle. www.GilmanAndValade.com. Marie was predeceased by her brother in- DAYVILLE — Leonard Dairy 1964-1970, owner of Paul Maynard (Lenny, Big Bosworth Farm Dairy and Len, Big Papa) 70, of owner of Maygold Farms Ice Dayville, died Tuesday, Cream plant and six restau- August 23, 2011 at home rants throughout Connecticut Gerald E. Sacknoff, 54 surrounded by his family. and Massachusetts. Len was born in After his retirement from the NAUGATUCK — Gerald Monroe. Middletown on March 5, restaurant business, he began working at “Jerry” Edward Sacknoff, He worked for the Coca-Cola Company in 1941, son of Alice Maynard Nissan of Norwich in 2004 where he received 54, died Sunday, August 21, Stamford in charge of their computer sup- and the late Marvin Maynard. multiple accolades including “salesman of 2011 at home in Naugatuck. port area. He was the husband of Barbara (Codding) the century.” He was born May 5, 1957 Jerry loved baseball and was an avid N.Y. Maynard. They were married in Foxboro, He was involved with the Elks Club of at his home in Pomona, Mets fan and enjoyed collecting sports mem- Mass., Nov. 7, 1964. Danielson, Past Exhaulted Ruler 1978-1979 Calif., son of Burton and orabilia. Jerry also loved country music and He is survived by his mother, Alice and Chairman of various charities relating Margaret Sacknoff of other popular music. Maynard; his wife, Barbara; four children, to the Elks. He also served as President of Brooklyn, formerly of Donations may be made in his memory to Amanda Zadora, Samantha Maloney, New England Ice Cream Restaurant Monroe. the American Diabetes Association, 306 Leonard “Patrick” Maynard and Megan Association, Chairman and host of the annu- He is survived by his parents, Burton and Industrial Park Road, Suite 105, Middletown, Crescimanno; special daughter, Katie al Maynard 4th of July celebration. Margaret Sacknoff; his sisters, Joy Mark of CT 06457 or Mayo Clinic Department of Quigley; sons-in-law Shawn Zadora and Lenny loved to say, “Go Big or Go Home” Storrs, Carol Coley and her husband David of Development, 200 First St. SW,Rochester, MN Steven Crescimanno; a daughter-in-law, and that is exactly how he lived his life. The Colombia and Donna of New Orleans, La.; 55905. A funeral service was held Thursday, Naomi Carretta; grandchildren, Jacob and lives he touched are insurmountable. He and his nieces and nephews, Molly,Brian, Adam, August 25 at the Gagnon and Costello Riley Zadora, Caden and Landen Maloney his wife Barbara (Babs) had a standing open Rachel and Kelly; his girlfriend of many Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. and Bryce Maynard as well as several nieces door policy for all friends and family. He will years, Roseanna Tan and his beloved furry To share a memory with his family “Light and nephews. be missed tremendously. friends Max and KC. a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. He is preceded in death by son, Kevin The funeral was held Saturday, August 27 He will be missed by his many friends. Thomas Maynard; his father, Marvin from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, He graduated from Masuk High School in Maynard; a sister, Jean Moroch and a foster 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, followed by a brother, Paul Sarrette. Mass of Christian Burial in St. James Len graduated from Bacon Academy of Church, 12 Franklin St. Danielson. Burial Albert L. LaFountain, 84 Colchester in 1959 and the University of was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Connecticut, College of Agriculture in 1964 Please send donations to the Alexander’s WEBSTER — Albert L. He was preceded in death by where he served in the Army reserves for six Lake Home Owners Association, PO Box 764, LaFountain, 84, of four brothers and a sister. years. He was also president of his fraternity, Dayville, CT 06241. Webster, died Tuesday, He was born and raised in Alpha Gamma Rho. To share a memory with his family “Light August 23, 2011 in Dudley, the son of Freeman and He worked for over 30 years in the restau- a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. Harrington Memorial Rose (Fontaine) LaFountain and rant industry beginning with Brock Hill Hospital, Southbridge. lived in Webster for most of his His wife of 27 years, life. Lucille R. (Girard) He was an Army veteran of LaFountain, died in 2008. World War II. Carol A. Witkkowski He leaves a son, John F. Mr. LaFountain was a printer at Cranston LaFountain of Dayville, Conn.; two daugh- Print Works Company for 35 years before he DANIELSON — Carol Ann Witkowski, for- She enjoyed arts and crafts, painting, ters, Norma L. Collins of Webster and retired in 1978. merly of Putnam, died Sunday, August 28, watercolor and oil. She leaves her sister, Katherine J. Haseley and her husband Mark Arrangements are under the direction of 2011 at UMASS Memorial Hospital, Theresa Trainor and her husband James of Panama City, Fla.; several grandchildren; Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., University Campus, Worcester, Mass. Carol Trainor Sr. of Worcester and several nieces, three great-grandchildren; nephews and Webster. was born on July 5, 1948 in Putnam, daughter nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a sister- nieces, including his niece and caregiver www.scanlonfs.com of the late Paul and Pauline Witkowski. She in-law. Doreen R. Austin and her fiancé Albert M. made her home in Putnam for many years. Carol Witkowski was predeceased by a Leite of Charlton. Prior to her death, she resided at Regency brother, Stanley Witkowski and a nephew, Heights in Danielson. Joseph Trainor. She was a graduate of Putnam Catholic Calling hours will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 Academy, a communicant of St. Mary a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at Smith and Walker Gerald D. Page Church of the Visitation. Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam fol- She worked as an office clerk for Beldings lowed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 POMFRET CENTER — Gerald Denis Page, against Japan. for many years. a.m. at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 85, of Pomfret Center, died Friday, August 25, He was employed at Hamilton Providence St., Putnam. Burial will be in St. 2011 at home. Standard Division of United Mary Cemetery, Putnam. He was the husband of the late Mary Jean Aircraft at East Hartford and To share a memory with her family,“Light (Gallup) Page. They were married in 1974. Windsor Locks. He was appoint- Tillinghast Funeral Homes a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. She died March 23, 2003. His first wife, ed Local and District 91 Serving All Faiths Since 1881 Dorothy (Poitras) Page died July 20, 1973. Organizer in 1954, later to He leaves his children, Mark J. Page of International Staff as Special, then Grand Woodbridge, Michael G. Page of Boynton Lodge Representative. Promoted to Assistant Steve Bennardo Send all obituary notices to the Beach, Fla., and Nicolette P. Musco of to the General Vice President with offices in Owner/Funeral Director Northford; two brothers, Bernard Page and New York and Washington. During his 34- Putnam Villager, P.O. Box 196, René Page; a sister, Arlene Kearney; seven year career with IAM, he was responsible for grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and representing his organization before eight 433 Main Street 25 Main Street Woodstock, CT 06281, or by e-mail to several nephews and nieces, including Jean Regions of the National Labor Relations Danielson, CT Central Village, CT Rickey and Joann Bauer and a special great- Board. He was involved in organizing cam- 860-774-3284 860-564-2147 [email protected]. niece, Stacy. paigns, negotiating collective bargaining He was born Nov.16, 1925 in Killingly,son of agreements and arbitration/mitigation pro- the late Dieudonne M. and Antonia M. ceedings and had administrative responsibil- (Marchessault) Page. ity for over 200 full time representatives from He attended St. James Parochial School and 1968 until his retirement in 1985. was a 1943 graduate of Killingly High School. He was an avid Red Sox Fan. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree Funeral services will be private. from Georgetown University School of Donations may be made in Gerald’s memo- Foreign Service in 1950. ry to the Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284- 1943. He was honorably discharged in 1946. 9168 or the Abington Congregational Church, He served as a member of an elite group PO Box 289, Abington, CT 06259. developed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff direct- Arrangements by Smith and Walker ly. Top secret group’s existence, code-named Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. Ivory Soap, was not declassified until 1990s. To share a memory with his family “Light a He was awarded battle stars for campaigns in Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. the Marianis, Iwo Jima and the air war VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 2, 2011 B5 CHURCH DIRECTORY EASTFORD Masses: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.; Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. Holy Day as announced. OBITUARIES Congregational Church of Eastford Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. Leblanc; Religious 8 Church Road, P.O. Box 177 Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise LeFort. (860) 974-01294 Religious Education, grades 1 through 7, Sunday, 10 Pastor Mike Moran to 11:30 a.m.; grade 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 a.m. [email protected] Jean Marie Roy Sunday Morning Services: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (child Tri-State Baptist Church care for 5 and under). P.O. Box 404 Sunday School: RESUMES IN SEPTEMBER SOUTH WOODSTOCK —Jean (Cady) Roy Norman Cady and two sisters, Florence Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on died peacefully at home Adams and Blanche Defocy. Tuessday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 a.m. 933-8947 on Sunday,August 28, 2011 She was the daughter of the late Eugene Wednesday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. [email protected] surrounded by her loving and Regina (Gagne) Cayer. Thursday Women’s Bible Studies: www.tristatebaptist.org family. Jean worked at Linemaster Switch and Friday Children’s Pioneer Clubs 6:30 p.m. Pastor R. Berard She leaves her husband worked for many local families as a house- Saturday Men’s Fraternity: 7-8:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. of 58 years, James L. Roy. keeper. Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. In addition to her hus- She was a loving wife, mother, grandmoth- Eastford Baptist Church Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. band James, she leaves er, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. 133 Union Road Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. 974-1414 behind one daughter, She enjoyed spending time with her family Pastor Tim Vamosi Bible Fellowship Church Deborah Lucier and her and vacationing in Maine. Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. 400 Quinebaug Rd husband Gary of Putnam; two sons, Richard Relatives and friends are invited to visit Service: 10:30 a.m. P.O. Box 619 Roy and his wife Marjorie of Woodstock, with Jean’s family A gathering was held Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer Quinebaug, CT 06262 Michael Roy of Camden, Maine; one daugh- Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 ter-in-law, Jill Delano of Camden, Maine; Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen [email protected] Club, junior and senior high school, child care pro- two sisters, Beatrice Sumner of Pomfret and Mass of Christian Burial in Most Holy www.bfc.org Barbara McDuffie of Putnam; six grandchil- Trinity Church, Pomfret. Burial was in vided. Pastor Dennis Spinney Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 dren, Jonathan Roy and wife Melissa, Kyle Munyan Cemetery,Putnam. Memorial dona- POMFRET a.m., Worship Service Lucier and wife Sarah, Jennifer Kindle and tions can be made to Hospice of NE CT, PO husband Paul, Ryan Lucier, Avery and Eliza Box 632, Putnam CT 06260. Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., 568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830 Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer Roy and five great-grandchildren, Ezra, For memorial guestbook visit Summer Mass schedule, which runs from the second Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group Dathan, Evan, Addison and Kiely. www.GilmanAndValade.com. Sunday of May through the third Sunday of Jean was predeceased by four brothers, September, is 4 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. and 10:30 Acts II Ministries Arthur Cady, Lewis Cady, George Cayer and a.m. on Sunday. Weekday masses on Monday, P.O. Box 224 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are at 8 a.m. 1366 Riverside Drive Rev. Ryszard Sliwinski, Pastor Thompson, CT 06277 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) Walter H. Edwards, 63 Christ Church of Pomfret www.actsII.org 527 Pomfret St. Service: 10 a.m. Sunday PUTNAM – Walter H. Edwards, 63, passed He worked as a self-employed 928-7026 peacefulle from this earth into the loving landscaper. Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory HighPointe Church arms of God, Saturday, August 20, 2011. He was a fan of NASCAR, and School Chapel) 1028 Thompson Road He was the husband of holly edwards. of the Boston Red Sox. Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday Thompson, CT 06277 Although together over nine years, they were He enjoyed his days spent with Rector David M. Carter 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org www.goto24seven.com married May 21, 2011. holly in Plymouth, Mass. Besides his wife, he is survived by his par- A memorial gathering of fami- Abington Congregational Church Sunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Celebrate Route 97 Recovery,every Wednesday at 7 p.m., café opens at ents, Francis Howard Edwards and Pauline ly and friends will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, 974-1476 6:30 p.m. Edwards; his daughter, Heidi Edwards- Sept. 10 in the East Woodstock Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Brodack; his brothers, Wayne Edwards and Congregational Church, 220 Woodstock Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman Emmanuel Lutheran Church his fiancé Denise, and Dennis Edwards; his Road, East Woodstock in respect of the good 83 Main St. sister, Sherry Engh and her husband Peter; man he was and a time for personal remem- North Grosvenordale First Congregational Church of Pomfret and his granddaughter, Jordan LePage. brances and offerings of prayer. Memorial 13 Church Road PO Box 221 (860) 928-7038 He was predeceased by his brother, Dale contributions may be made to holly edwards, Pomfret Center Edwards. P.O. Box 182, Putnam, CT 06260. (860) 928-7381 Pastor Charles F. Seivard [email protected] Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Mr. Edwards was stationed in Germany as a For guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade. Rev. Thomas Crumb. medic with the Army during the Vietnam com. Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:15 a.m. Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church War. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 768 Quinebaug Road Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Route 131 Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of every 953-5412 NEWS BRIEF month at 6 p.m. Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Sabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings, PUTNAM Wednesdays, 7 p.m. member of the Theatre of Northeastern Putnam Bank announces Connecticut and a 25-year performer, director The Congregational Church of Putnam North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church and volunteer at the Bradley Playhouse in 175 Main Street, Putnam 954 Riverside Drive (860) 928-4405 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 trio of promotions Putnam. Brock is also a volunteer for the Junior Achievement program, a Certified Web site: www.putnamcong.com Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. PUTNAM — Thomas Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor Services: Sunday services at Putnam United Battered Women’s Counselor, and a supporter Sunday worship: 10:00 a.m. Methodist Church; A. Borner, chairman and and participant in the American Cancer Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra- CEO of Putnam Bank, Society’s Relay for Life, March of Dimes tion at 10 a.m.) Thompson Congregational Church has announced several WalkAmerica and the Danskin Triathlon. The public is welcome to join the church every 347 Thompson Road recent management pro- “Putnam Bank is proud to have these excep- Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: 860-923-2431 motions. worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook tional professionals as members of our team,” Kim Conroy, formerly Borner said. “They exemplify what a commu- outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, assistant vice president 10 a.m., Sunday nity bank is all about.” East Putnam Community Church and loan administration 250 East Putnam Road WOODSTOCK officer, was promoted to 928-2193 Kim Conroy vice president and loan Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church of the Good Shepherd administration officer. Gosselin, White receive Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 12 Bradford Corner Road Lisa Balter, branch Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 974-2047 new CNE designation Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday manager of Putnam Pastor: Brian C. Baeder Bank’s Gales Ferry WOODSTOCK — First Congregational Church office, was promoted to 71 Liberty Highway Stephanie Gosselin 928-7381 East Woodstock Congregational assistant vice president. and Diane White of Pastor John Eckman 220 Woodstock Road Tonya Brock, assis- Prudential 928-7449 Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday tant branch manager at Connecticut Realty Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, the Main Office, was same time) have been awarded Living Faith United Methodist Church promoted to the position 53 Grove St. Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster the Certified of branch manager at Negotiation Expert 928-9705 the Pomfret office of Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. Evangelical Covenant Church designation by the Services: 10:00 a.m. (during the summer) 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock Putnam Bank. Real Estate 928-0486 Conroy joined Lisa Balter Negotiation Institute. St. Mary, Church of the Visitation www.WoodstockCovenant.intuitwebsites.com Putnam Bank in 1997 as Leon Engman, senior pastor The CNE is earned 218 Providence St. a loan coordinator by real estate profes- 928-6535 Summer hours are now in effect. Our Sunday supervising the process- morning service is at 9:00AM for the summer sionals after success- Rev. Roland Cloutier ing of loan applications. Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. until September 25th. On September 25th Sunday fully completing for- Diane White School begins at 9:00AM and Sunday morning Conroy began her bank- mal negotiation St. Philip’s Episcopal Church service begins at 10:30AM. ing career in 1986, for- training. Agents who 63 Grove St., Putnam; Holy Eucharist or Morning Awana clubs: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. merly working for the receive this certifica- Prayer at 9:30 a.m., with a supply Priest. Coffee FDIC. She was awarded tion are in the top 1 hour follows the service. the Putnam Bank Spirit Faith Bible Evangelical Free percent of all agents Award in 2007 and was nationally. Putnam Baptist Church 587 Route 171 974-2528 the recent recipient of Professional nego- 170 Church St. the 2011 Chairman’s 928-3678 Service: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday tiation skills are a Pastor Mitch Santell Award. She currently must for all real Rev. Gil Bourquin Tonya Brock Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, serves as a member of estate agents helping 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible First Congregational Church, United Church of Day Kimball’s Women’s home buyers and sell- study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. Christ, an Open & Affirming Church, 543 Route Board, a Corporator for Day Kimball Hospital 169, 860-928-7405, www.hillchurch.org. Sunday ers, especially in the Saturday; ESL, by appointment. and is a participant in the Day Kimball current market. With Service: 10 a.m. Children attend first 15 minutes then Hospital/Deary Memorial Road Race and the go to Rotational Workshop classes. Pastor: The Rev. professional negotia- Putnam Assembly of God American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. A 25 Kennedy Drive Michael Ader. tion skills, agents are Brooklyn resident, Conroy serves her commu- able to help clients Stephanie Gosselin 928-2794 nity as an elected member of the Brooklyn Pastor: Gregg McKechnie North Woodstock Congregational obtain better results in the sale or purchase of Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. 1227 Route 169 Board of Finance and previously served as their home. CNE agents have a powerful com- Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday (860) 963-2170 chairperson for the Recreation Commission. petitive edge because of their ability to com- Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Communion, first Sunday Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. Balter, a Gales Ferry resident, joined the municate effectively to uncover more informa- of the month bank in 2009 as branch manager of the Gales Tuesday Bible Study, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. tion, help clients understand their options, Congregation B’nai Shalom (Conservative Ferry office. Balter has more than 20 years of Synagogue) work collaboratively with others and resolve South Woodstock Baptist Church experience in banking. Her background deadlocks. Any buyer or seller who hires a 125 Church Street, Putnam includes sales, branch management, mortgage President: Dr. Gail Dickinson, 860-928-7775 (leave a 23 Roseland Park Road CNE agent can feel confident they have one of message) www.southwoodstockbaptist.org origination and life insurance/annuity sales. the best trained negotiators in real estate. Hebrew School Director: Sharon Colemman, 401-647- (860) 928-9341 She is Putnam Bank’s Life Insurance Program They should achieve superior results and have Sunday School, for all ages, 9 a.m., 5323 manager through Vantis Life. Active in the better resolution of all issues when represent- Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. community,Balter is a member of the Ledyard Pastor: Bob Beckwith ed by a CNE agent. Rotary Club, the Southeast Connecticut “Negotiations are an integral part of the Jehovah Witnesses Northeast House Church Women’s Business Network, SECT Chamber real estate process,” said Donna Breton, sales 81 Thurber Road of Commerce, Greater Norwich Chamber of 928-4442 Location: From house to house manager of Prudential Connecticut Realty’s Time: 1 p.m. Commerce and Town of Ledyard Nursing South Woodstock office. “This is an important THOMPSON Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 Board. step in letting people know that Stephanie The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal Brock, a Pomfret resident, was promoted to Gosselin and Diane White have the skills to Creation Church every Sunday,followed by an open interactive partic- the position of branch manager at the Pomfret negotiate effectively to help achieve their 47 West Thompson Road, Thompson ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and office. Brock joined Putnam Bank in 1998 as a 860-923-0455 1Cor.14 26-39) client’s goals.” Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6th For more information, check out www.house- teller and has since held the positions of cus- Gosselin and White are consistent Top grade 10 a.m., Sundays church.info and www.ntrf.org tomer service representative, customer ser- Producers in Northeastern Connecticut, while vice supervisor and assistant branch manag- Prudential Connecticut Realty consistently St. Joseph Church REGION er. She was the recipient of the 2011 Putnam ranks No. 1 in sales volume in Windham 18 Main St., North Grosvenordale Bank Spirit Award. Brock is active in the com- County. For more information, visit (860) 923-2361 St Columba Anglican Church Nichols College Chapel munity, serving as vice president of Habitat www.southwoodstock.prudentialct.com. www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net for Humanity of Northeastern Connecticut, as Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc Center Rd. Weekday Masses: Monday, 5 p.m. Dudley, MA well as the chairperson of the Family Tuesday, 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. 860 243-3606 Partnership Committee. She is a founding Weekend schedule, Saturday, 4 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m., Canon John Wesley Westcott III 11 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship

St. Stephen Church Junction of Routes 131 and 197 www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com 130 Old Turnpike Road, P.O. Box 222 Quinebaug, CT 06262, 860-935-5205 B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 2, 2011 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Adam Minor at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST BROOKLYN — There will be a Handcraft ONGOING more information, call 860-774-9324. PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph WORKSHOP — Traditional Quilting — on Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. Sunday, Sept. 18 Putnam Elms (historic house WOODSTOCK — The following programs at POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the and chapel), 191 Church St., Brooklyn. $20. the Woodstock Seniors at the Woodstock Town for residents of the town of Pomfret is open fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. Join us for a workshop led by Museum Hall, 415 Route 169 will be CANCELLED for Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring Director, expert needlewoman and delightful the months of July and August: Tuesdays, proper I.D. and proof of residence, for exam- POMFRET — Windham County Christian teacher, Cynthia Dias. Learn basic quilting EXERCISE from 9 to 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, ple, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. Easy Women’s Connection presents “Jouir de votre techniques from the past in this beginner’s ARTS AND CRAFTS from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and access at rear of the Pomfret Senior Center Chocolat” — Creative Chocolate Confections class. Using traditional hand-sewing tech- DOMINOES from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursdays, exer- eliminates any climbing of stairs. with Karen Butera of Plainfield at Brunch at niques, a quilted patchwork project will be cise from 9 to 10 a.m. If you have any ques- The Harvest, Route 44, Pomfret, from 9:30 to pieced, based on the English mosaic pattern. tions, call Connie at 860-974-2685. 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Inspirational speak- All materials provided. Please reserve your TUESDAY er Judith Warren of Wellesley, Mass. will dis- place by calling 860-774-1567 or emailing The calendar page is a free service offered for cuss “Your Words - Power, Influence, Pain – [email protected] by Sunday, Sept. 11. listings for government, educational and non- SEPTEMBER 6 Pleasure.” A great “girls’ morning out” with profit organizations. Send all calendar listings WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE delicious food and new friends. Reservations WOODSTOCK — Woodstock is celebrating and happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay at STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at for Brunch $12 and free child care for 3 months its 325th Anniversary. There will be a PIG Stonebridge Press, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA the North Woodstock Congregational Church, to 5 years required, cancellations essential. ROAST from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept 11. The 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study Call 860-774-5092, 860-412-0014 or donation is $25 per person and $10 for children [email protected]. Please write leader. For more information, call 860-963- email:[email protected]. Sponsored by under 10. The Hillbillies will provide the “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar list- 2170. Stonecroft Ministries @ music at the Woodstock Historical Society on ings must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday to http://www.stonecroft.org. 523 Route 169. In case of inclement weather, be published in the following Friday’s edition. REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- the Pig Roast will be held at the Villager Newspapers will print such listings as cal way to go inside and experience that joy on CANTERBURY — The Finnish-American Congregational Church on Woodstock Hill. space allows. CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for Heritage Society of Canterbury is seeking Call (860) 928-2950 for more information or go Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn ARTISTS and CRAFTERS for its “Fine Art & to www.woodstockhistoricalsociety.org or and Eastford. Craft Exhibit & Sale” on Sunday, October 9. email [email protected]. FRIDAY The registration deadline is Sept. 9. This is a POMFRET — The Pomfret Seniors non-juried exhibit for any and all media with PUTNAM — The Putnam Republican Town SEPTEMBER 2 Association will have a BROWN BAG LUN- indoor and outdoor spaces available at $20 for Committee Fundraising Event will hold a DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST CHEON meeting at noon Tuesday, Sept. 6 at a 10’ x 10’ space. Go to www.fahs-ct.org or con- CHICKEN BBQ from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph the Pomfret Senior Center, Mashamoquet tact B. Johnson at 860-974-2760 for more infor- August 11 at the Elks Lodge, 64 Edmond St., Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. Road, Pomfret. All Pomfret seniors are invit- mation. Putnam. The donation is $10 per ticket. Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the ed. fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. CANTERBURY — The Canterbury HISTOR- MONDAY WEDNESDAY ICAL SOCIETY will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, THOMPSON — The air at Fort Hill Farms Sept. 9 in the Community Room of the and Gardens in Thompson will be filled with Canterbury Town Hall, 1 Municipal Drive, SEPTEMBER 12 the sounds of music and the scent of flowers SEPTEMBER 7 PUTNAM — The Quiet Corner TEA PARTY WOODSTOCK — Children’s STORY HOUR Canterbury. The business session will be fol- all summer long as the “Folk on the Farm” lowed by the evening’s program, presented by PATRIOTS meet at 7 p.m. every second series will bring some of the area’s most pop- meets each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the West Monday of the month at 91 Main St., Putnam, Woodstock Library at the 5 Bungay Hill a representative of the Connecticut Trust for ular folk artists to the area for free FRIDAY Historic Preservation of Hamden, upstairs in the Tea Room. All meetings are NIGHT CONCERTS. The concerts will take Connector, Woodstock. Join us for stories, open to the public. The “Cup of Tea” presenta- songs and crafts! We welcome all little ones, Connecticut, a key organization advocating place adjacent to the farm’s large outdoor gar- for historic preservation in our state. tion hour starts at 7 p.m. followed by a busi- dens that include one of New England’s from babies to preschoolers! No registration ness meeting. Information can be found at required. For more information, call 860-974- Refreshments will follow. Free admission. The largest collections of lavender plants. public is cordially invited. Bring a friend! www.qctpp.org. Interest may be directed to Continuing until the end of September, artists 0376. 860-974-9880. Donations of food for local food such as Mark Mandeville, Raianne Richards, pantries is collected at every meeting. Curtis Brand, Steve Pavao, and more will play DAYVILLE — We would like to invite you to SATURDAY a free concert every Friday evening from 7 to 9 visit our chapter, the Quiet Corner BNI DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST p.m. Attendees can enjoy ice cream and other (Business Network International) from 7:30 to SEPTEMBER 10 PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple treats from the farm’s Creamery while sitting 9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Comfort Inn & BROOKLYN — Those veterans will never Court Community Room, Maple Street, and listening – or dancing - under the fading Suites, 16 Tracy Road, Dayville. BNI is one of truly be “home” until they can reconcile with Danielson. $1 admission charge. sunlight. Performing artists will also have the strongest business networking groups in God and answer the question “Where was God Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For CDs and other materials available for pur- Connecticut. Twenty-five business owners in Vietnam? To that end, the Open Bible more information, call 860-774-9324. chase. For a complete list of dates and artist from the Quiet Corner BNI chapter meet to Baptist Church is forming a DISCUSSION who are performing visit exchange business referrals and leads. BNI GROUP to meet one Saturday afternoon per POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY www.forthillfarms.com/folk or join the farm’s follows the Killingly School System for clo- month. It will be led by to Vietnam Veterans, for residents of the town of Pomfret is open Facebook page at www.facebook.com/forthill- sures. If the schools are closed or late start, and Pastor Rick Davis will be there to answer Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring farmsct. the meeting is canceled. For more informa- your questions and help make sense of the proper I.D. and proof of residence, for exam- tion, call Rhonda Rooney at 508-987-0700 (rhon- things that are preventing many Vietnam ple, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. Easy BROOKLYN —There will be a MINI- [email protected]); Judy Haines at 860- Veterans from finding the peace and happi- access at rear of the Pomfret Senior Center RETREAT Sunday, Sept. 4 - Pilgrim’s Rest, an 774-3459 ([email protected]) or Deb ness in life they so richly deserve. This group eliminates any climbing of stairs. opportunity to move closer to God in silence Tavernier at 860-928-0545 (dtavernier@put- will be for Vietnam veterans ONLY and will through reflection, prayer and study – at nambank.com). begin held at 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of Putnam Elms (historic house and chapel), 191 each month thereafter. The Group will meet TUESDAY Church St., Brooklyn, $20. Led by Elizabeth WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson downstairs at the Church located at the corner Beach, Licensed Worship leader from Trinity Dam FUN RUNS will be held every Wednesday of Prince Hill Road and Route 6 in Brooklyn SEPTEMBER 13 Church, Brooklyn which oversees the chapel. through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 p.m. (the Old Brooklyn Grange building). There is WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE Please reserve your place by calling 860-774- The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The meeting no charge for participating other than a cou- STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1567 or emailing [email protected] by area is the West Thompson Dam entrance off ple of hours per month. For information call the North Woodstock Congregational Church, Friday, Sept. 2. of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt sponsor by Vietnam veteran Rich Hall at (407) 461-9568. 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study Loos & Co. For more information, please con- leader. For more information, call 860-963- WOODSTOCK — There will be a FREE tact Bob BROOKLYN — The Friends of the Brooklyn 2170. EXHIBIT from noon to 6 p.m. “Journey Mayer at [email protected] or Library will hold its annual PLANT and Through Woodstock: [email protected]. BAKE SALE from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- Celebrating Woodstock’s 325th Sept. 10 on the lawn of the Federated Church cal way to go inside and experience that joy on Anniversary” Friday, Sept. 2, Saturday, Sept. 3 THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a in Brooklyn, near the junction of Routes 6 and CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for and Sunday, Sept. 4 at the Woodstock Christ-centered life RECOVERY PROGRAM) 169. It will feature mums from Wagon Road Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn Historical Society, 523 Route 169, Woodstock. from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Farm in a variety of colors as well as delicious and Eastford. For more information, call (860) 928-1035. Point Church, 1208 Thompson Road, baked goods and Cat’s Meow Collectibles of Thompson Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you well-known Brooklyn sites. POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY wear a mask that hides your depression, for residents of the town of Pomfret is open SATURDAY anger, addiction, pain, guilt, fear? Check us DAYVILLE — Pet Pals Northeast will be col- Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please out online, or attend a meeting. Call 508-832- lecting redeemable BOTTLES AND CANS to bring proper I.D. and proof of residence, for SEPTEMBER 3 5044 for more information. help homeless and needy animals in area com- example, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. ONECO — There will be a SMORGASBORD munities from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Easy access at rear of the Pomfret Senior SUPPER and BAKE SALE from 4:30 to 6:30 DANIELSON — There is BINGO at St. 10 at Wibberley Tire, Junction of Routes 12 Center eliminates any climbing of stairs. p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Oneco United James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson and 101 in Dayville. Dry cat food is urgently Methodist Church on Route 13A. The buffet- every Wednesday night in the downstairs needed, Purina brands preferred. Cash dona- WEDNESDAY style menu includes baked ham, lasagna, church hall. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games tions are always welcome. For more informa- meatballs, Harvard beets, potato salad, maca- start at 7 p.m. Over $2000 is given away each tion, call Pet Pals at 860-546-1280. Please DO SEPTEMBER 14 roni salad, baked beans, gelatin salads, rolls, week. There are also progressive games. Food NOT call Wibberley’s. beverages and pies for dessert. Tickets are $9 is available by the Knights of Columbus. All THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a for adults and $3 for children under 12. There profits benefit St. James School. Christ-centered life RECOVERY PROGRAM) QUINEBAUG — The St. Stephen’s Activity from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High is no charge for pre-schoolers. Tickets will be Group will hold a CHICKEN BARBECUE sold at the door beginning at 4 p.m. Point Church, 1208 Thompson Road, THURSDAY AND RAFFLE on Sunday, Sept. 10 at the Thompson Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you Parish Center in Quinebaug. The meal will be wear a mask that hides your depression, WOODSTOCK — The September GIVE- served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (take out avail- AWAY will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SEPTEMBER 8 anger, addiction, pain, guilt, fear? Check us PUTNAM — Has smoking finally gotten too able), culminating with the raffle drawing. out online, or attend a meeting. Call 508-832- Saturday,Sept. 3 in the parking lot at the Faith Raffle tickets will be available up to 6:30 p.m. Bible Church, 587 Route 171, Woodstock. There expensive? Has the family finally gotten 5044 for more information. through to you? Come to a two-week STOP Barbecue tickets are available from any com- will be clothes, furniture, books, toys and mittee member. Adults are $9 each and chil- more. Everything is free. You may donate SMOKING class and learn about a variety of WOODSTOCK — Children’s STORY HOUR strategies and resources, meet other folks dren under 12 are $4. For barbecue ticket and meets each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the West good, usable items on the same day. For more raffle information, call 508-789-9874. information or for a special appointment, call looking to quit just like you, and make a plan Woodstock Library at the 5 Bungay Hill to get free of your smoking habit. Classes are Connector, Woodstock. Join us for stories, 1-508-764-7333. The rain date is Saturday, Sept. N. GROSVENORDALE — St. Joseph 10. held on Monday evenings, September 12 and songs and crafts! We welcome all little ones, 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital. Church, North Grosvenordale will have its from babies to preschoolers! No registration The cost is $20 for adults only.Register by call- FINAL Religious Education registrations required. For more information, call 860-974- SUNDAY ing (860) 928-6541 ext. 2015 before Sept. 8. from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10 and 0376. Sunday,Sept. 11 at the church hall, 18 Main St. SEPTEMBER 4 Also, is your child in grade 3 or higher? Is he DAYVILLE — We would like to invite you to POMFRET CENTER — The Quiet Corner is FRIDAY or she interested in becoming an altar server? visit our chapter, the Quiet Corner BNI having a SUNFLOWER CELEBRATION from They can help other youth serve either 1, 2 or (Business Network International) from 7:30 to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 at Lapsley SEPTEMBER 9 3 hours per month. For additional informa- 9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Comfort Inn & Orchards, Route 169 at the Brooklyn/Pomfret THOMPSON — The air at Fort Hill Farms tion, please call (860) 923-2361. Suites, 16 Tracy Road, Dayville. BNI is one of line to benefit children’s programming at and Gardens in Thompson will be filled with the strongest business networking groups in United Services, our local community behav- the sounds of music and the scent of flowers SUNDAY Connecticut. Twenty-five business owners ioral health center. Activities to enjoy during all summer long as the “Folk on the Farm” from the Quiet Corner BNI chapter meet to the day are apple picking, wagon rides, the series will bring some of the area’s most pop- SEPTEMBER 11 exchange business referrals and leads. BNI return of “Dudley Doodles” the clown and his ular folk artists to the area for free FRIDAY follows the Killingly School System for clo- NIGHT CONCERTS. The concerts will take WOODSTOCK — There will be a FREE young clown buddy, “Buddy,” sunflower face EXHIBIT from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays sures. If the schools are closed or late start, painting, place adjacent to the farm’s large outdoor gar- the meeting is canceled. For more informa- dens that include one of New England’s through December celebrating Woodstock’s sunflower balloons for children of all ages, 325th Anniversary at the Woodstock tion, call Rhonda Rooney at 508-987-0700 (rhon- the appearance of country singer Monty largest collections of lavender plants. [email protected]); Judy Haines at 860- Continuing until the end of September, artists Historical Society, 523 Route 169, Woodstock. McClanahan and of course beautiful bouquets For more information, call 860-928-1035. 774-3459 ([email protected]) or Deb of sunflowers. For more information about such as Mark Mandeville, Raianne Richards, Tavernier at 860-928-0545 (dtavernier@put- Curtis Brand, Steve Pavao, and more will play Sunflower for Kids or United Services pro- PUTNAM — There will be a special 9-11 nambank.com). grams, call a free concert every Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy ice cream and other MEMORIAL SERVICE at 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at 860-774-2020 or visit us online at the Putnam Baptist Church, 170 Church St., WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson http://www.UnitedServicesCT.org. treats from the farm’s Creamery while sitting Dam FUN RUNS will be held every Wednesday and listening – or dancing - under the fading Putnam, to remember that tragedy and honor those lost that day, and thank those who con- through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 sunlight. Performing artists will also have p.m. The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The MONDAY CDs and other materials available for pur- tinue to put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe: Fire Department, Police, EMT and meeting area is the West Thompson Dam chase. For a complete list of dates and artist entrance off of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt SEPTEMBER 5 who are performing visit Rescue Squad, and Military.Donations collected will be divided between the benevolences of sponsor by Loos & Co. For more information, DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST www.forthillfarms.com/folk or join the farm’s please contact Bob PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple Facebook page at www.facebook.com/forthill- the Police, Fire Department, and EMT/Rescue Squad. Mayer at [email protected] or Court Community Room, Maple Street, farmsct. [email protected]. Danielson. $1 admission charge. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 2, 2011 B7 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly 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 15 Hummels 454 350HP ARCTICWEAR Brand New Coleman Electric Delonghi ESTATE SALE 010 FOR SALE Age 20-40 Years Old, Marine Engine Snowmobile Thinsulate 14” Chrome Generator Portable Floor Dressers, twin beds, corner Private Collection, Complete & Running. Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. TV stand, 4-drawer filing Women’s Medium. Knock-Off Rims 5000W, 10HP Air Conditioner cabinet. Priced $25-$75.00 Housed In Glass Hutch, Includes Alternator, Power $425 (2) 350 Chevy Serious Buyers, Steering Pump, Raw Water “Like New” With New Radial Tires! Used One Season Only. New generator $200.00 Marine 400HP $3,000 Pump, Etc. $175 OBO $125 EACH Stihl Chainsaw With Dehumifying Function, Wet-dry vac $10.00 860-779-6373 $3500 BOSSCAT Helmet (Set Of 4 Available) MS290, 20” 24-Hour Programmable Call 860-377-1300 Race Motors Call 508-259-8805 508-885-1071 X-Chain. Timer. With Aluminum Intake With Fog-Reducing 3-Way $325 Was $600 New Manifolds And Holly Vapor Control System. Sell For $200 Exercise Carburetors. Good For Either 1950’s Blond 55 Gallon Plastic Unisex Small. Craftsman Air Call Scott Equipment Rebuilds, Or Parts Engine $150 OBO BRAND NEW Compressor (508)873-4437 $1500 For The Pair Bedroom Set Drums 508-783-3825 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. Gunthy Rinker $20 Each BISSELL SPOT Call 508-259-8805 Bureau, Mirror, Chest, $150 Diamond Fitness Flyer Full & Twin 860-923-3569 Bait Vending BOT RUG Health Rider (6) HEPA Filters Reddy Air Heater Marquis Ring Weslo Cadence Electric Headboards. Machine CLEANER Kerosene, 65k BTU 1/3HP, 120V REDUCED!! $100 $500 $40 Beautiful, New, Motorized Treadmill 2x4 Area Output 9 Piece Formal Appraised Bmi Universal Weight Floor Or Wall-Mount Yudo Silk FOR SALE Traveling Sprinkler Traditional Dining • Only Used Twice!! & Paid $4700 Center Cable/Pulley Great For Woodworking Call 508-735-9493 Screening $20 Guided, Area. Room Set For Sale • Comes with a 5 Year 14kt 18 Rd. 58 From the Glenwood Machine Spray Doc Semimount Diamond All in good condition Cost New $1000 Still In Box Warranty & 2 Bottles of Sell For $125 Each OBO 1985 Palamino Collection, in great condition. Cleaning Solution. 3 Gallon Marquis .74 Carat, Will Lot price $250 $10 Sell $4500 Firm $350.00 Call 5pm-8:30pm Pop-Up Camper $800 firm Old Hand ONLY $130!!! 586-419-1040 860-779-6373 Takes It All! 508-867-6546 For Sale Call: 508-407-7244 Hooked Rug Call: 860-774-6677 Diamond Ring 508-867-0196 $75 Commercial 1 Kenmore Sleeps 6, Very Clean Gents 14K Yellow & White Five Piece Pine Condition, Like New AC & DC Air Conditioner Cameras Equipment Gold. Center Diamond Washer $1,100 WELDER 7500 btu’s Slush Puppy Machine, 90/100 Surrounded By Bedroom Set (white) Several 35MM Cameras $50 Cannons & Pentex. Upright Freezer (2 Door), 6 03/100 Diamonds. Queen Headboard Call: 774-230-9017 180-140 All Fine Brilliance $199 $250.00 Also: 2-Door Soda Cooler, 36” 6-drawer chest 508-892-8242 Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, 26 Year Old Appraisal Was 4 years young, excellent 8MM Movie Cameras 64” 9-drawer dresser condition, heavy duty, super 2 Pianos Electric Or Donut Machine, Counters. $5560 Tripods Will Sell For Same Now! W/Mirror, capacity, 3 water levels, 3 Both In Excellent Condition Wood Splitter 508-932-9502 Lots Of Extras! Each piece for $150.00 All Must Go ASAP! 774-232-0407 Excellent Condition wash temperatures, 3 Price Includes Tuning & 6-ton Mod $300 For The Lot washing cycles Move To 1st Floor Location $300.00 Baldwin 508-278-7522 3 Drawer Night Stand In Worcester County. Call After 4pm DINING ROOM SET $550.00 Irish Parlor Heater Spinnet Piano 508-987-5515 Compliment 2 leaves, 6 chairs. call: 508-735-8095 Please Call Light Brown Color If No Answer Please Leave A 14”, Wood, Air Tight, Your Living Room Excellent condition. Message 1 Pair A/R 508-885-3705 Blue Met. $500 Cedar Rocker $200.00. $300.00 508-885-4320 Ethan Allen 860-779-9868 Bookshelf Speakers In Excellent Condition. Call 860-779-6575 2003 Asking $80 Love Seat $100 Call Joe at Bassett King With Wood/Fabric Dining Room FOR SALE Damon 1-508-278-3211 Call 508-756-2607 508-764-1439 Waterbed Set Ottoman. 30 Years Young! Thomasville • Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V Challenger Featuring Solid Oak Cherry Excellent Condition. Walnut $50 10’x10’ $400 FIRM French Provincial AFFORDABLE Construction With Dovetail Bedroom Set • Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V Aluminum Motor Home USED FURNITURE Design, Four Drawer Webster 38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20” $35 Gas Engine Pedestal Stand, Bookcase w/Head Board, 860-657-6128 Leafs, • Twin Window Fan & Glass Headboard, Monterey 1000 & Foot Board, 2 Armed, 4 straight Cain Thermostat/Reversible Motor Allison Transmission We have good used furniture Full/Queen , at low prices and new Firm Mattress With Heater, Computer/TV backed chairs, 6’ Buffet, $20 Sun Room Work Horse Chassis (no-mattress) Custom Table Pads. Attaches To House. Some 24 K Miles mattress sets of all sizes. Side Rails, Dresser Armoire And Nightstand. Excellent Condition, $1800 Call: 508-347-7013 Square Glass Broken, 1-Slide Out Twins-$89 7-Drawer Bureau, $75 Call Between But All Curved Glass Regular Mattress Can Be Queen Size Bedroom Full-$119 Substituted If Desired. Nightstand Curio Circa-1955 4:00pm & 6:30pm FOR SALE Intact. Asking $45,000 Queen-$159 508-867-4773 Make An Offer (But Not Included) $400 Stereo Console 860-935-9333 price is negotialbe Pickup or Delivery!!! $450 Heritage Dining $50 Mahogany desk- 860-928-2820 Call Phil: 508-752-0100 860-779-3304 41”longX21”wideX30”high 8 Room Chairs MAKE AN OFFER! Doors drawers-$250 or 860-923-3071 100 Grand Street 508-347-3193 Worcester, MA 01610 Beautiful Large 2/Armed, 4/No Arms, Soild Wood Interior 2004 Polaris Vintage 50’s Cain Backing, (1) 78”x18” Computer desk- 39”longX Material Seats, Coolant System $15 23”wideX56”high, 19 CD Preditor 90 Bedroom Set 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase Angle Iron Cutter Brand New (1) 78”x30” spaces, pull out keyboard 4 Always Garaged $500 $240 6-Gallon Flood-Type shelves- $150 $1100 For Shelving $300 New Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad Wood Core 32” x81” With 860-608-3402 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Electric Recliner 508-335-8636 $150 OBO HP Printer- printer/fax/scan- Normally Sells For $700 $150 65” x 17” Glass Panel Childcraft 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type $30 ner/copier- $50 2200 $90 OBO Marble-Top End Tables Coolant System Sports Cards Call 5pm-8:30pm & Coffee Table Sleigh Crib $300 New Windows Call: 508-234-2573 Paying Top Mostly Stars & Rookies 508-867-6546 $150 For The Set $200 $150 OBO (4) Double-Pane Sunroom or Tinted, 47” x 31” 508-847-5851 Dollar Baseball, Football, Hockey, All In Excellent Condition. Antique Oak China Call 5pm-8:30pm Basketball, And More! For Silver Coins, Antique Crawford 508-885-3717 Closet (1940’s) 508-867-6546 508-949-7608 FOR SALE Silver Dollars, $50 Parlor Stove Asking $300 508-864-9223 Biolet Composting Craftsman Model Motor Guide Electric Motor Gold Coins, Square Model, Cradle Bed Double Window 46lb Thrust- $135 Paper Money. 4 Boxes Of Dated 1919. Toilet For Infant 113 Dual Sander New, Vetter High Pro 4 When Refurbished, $300 With Screens. Spotting Scope 20 Power Banks Recommend Us! USBORNE-BOOKS Great For Cabins! For Sale Sells For $3800 $600 Measures 76”Long With Car Window Learning Wrap-Ups Asking $1400 508-234-2631 24x6’’ Belt We Travel To You! 9’’ Side Sander 61”High Attachment- $60 & Kids Kits, 40% Off (Un-Refurbished) Whole-House Ventilator COAL STOVE $650 OBO FREE Honest Appraisals $25 On Stand With Legs Call: 508-867-9386 Floor Racks $20 Each 508-873-7348 FOR SALE and Wheels. Call 508-259-8805 We Operate By The Table Racks $10 Each 508-476-7250 (3) Antique Wood Windows FOR SALE Golden Rule! Misc Business Supplies $35 $75 Each Alaska Channing III Stoker $125 Dresser, Chest call: 860-974-1841 Boiler- Natural Gas, Call 508-867-9650 Antique Open Jelly Small Shutters with legs, green along with & Nightstand Burnham, nice shape. Paid L&L Coin Cupboard $4 Each 6’’ piping. Has all original $2,100 sell for $600. Call Tom 4 Winter Snow paperwork. FOR SALE Wrought-Iron Sunroom Household Items 413-245-7388 Antique Dining Room Set- Furniture Water Heater- 40 gallon, 508-450-1282 Tires Furniture $2,000 firm Chippendale Mahogany table (Sofa/Chair/Ottoman) natural gas, GE Smart Water. 215-70R-15 Desk New Stove alone is $2,650!! with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch Paid $450 sell for $150 Kitchen Items call : 508-347-2050 Wrought-Iron Glass-Top Mounted & Balanced On Collectibles $70 and credenza. Steel Wheels. Solid Wood, Glass Excellent condition!! Table w/6 Chairs 16’ Canoe- one end square 2 Used Only One Season! Everything Must Go! & Wood Top 42” x 76”, horsepower gas motor $450 Asking $85 Each 508-367-0756 Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers Asking $800 Wooden Dinette Set 15’ Canoe- $150 508-234-7930 For Appointment 508-987-9211 Call: 508-943-8712 w/6 Chairs Country-Style Call: 508-373-2792 Dining Room Hutch Side Tables FOR SALE And Much More Cemetery or Pet Town-to-Town Monuments: Beautiful All In Excellent Condition stained glass & concrete 508-764-8441 cemetery stones. 508-344-2675 Hexagon 16”x18” (2) w/ cross and flowers left Electric (1) w/ flowers sit flush with CLASSIFIEDS Dentist’s Chair landscape. $125.00 ea HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS Full Lift & Tilt. Would Make A Great Tattoo Chair. $250 OBO Dirt Bikes for sale: 508-987-6395 (1) 2004 Honda CRF70 TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US (1) 2005 Honda CRF50 Electric Rascal Like new, garaged w/less [email protected] than 5hrs riding time on each Wheelchair $750ea Large, Never Been Used. Your Ad Will Appear $1500 Call: 860-299-5925 1-800-536-5836 Old Tavern Table In All Four Villager Newspapers Over 100 Years Old! FOR SALE $400 Hydraulic Motorcycle/ATV RATES: Lift $35 and our website for one low price. Slant-Top Desk Over 100 Years Old Oil Filled Electric Radiator RUN UNTIL SOLD In Perfect Condition $20 • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses $ PUTNAM VILLAGER $300 Machine Stand $20 • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 22 508-764-8801 THOMPSON VILLAGER ELECTRIC TYPE Brimfield... WRITER Call: 203.574.0692 $ .00 (cell) “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 1 Week 16 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Never Used • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks $24.00 Paid $200 For Sale Asking $150 Living room furniture, • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. $ .00 Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment 4 Weeks 40 KILLINGLY VILLAGER 508-987-5137 Center, Glass Tables, Bedroom Set, Paintings and Electrical Material Nordic Trac Exercise Industrial, Commercial, Equipment. To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: Residential Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, 508-839-3142 You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Coils, Overloads, Fuses, 508-839-2181 Breakers, Meters, Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) Punches, Pipe-Benders. For Sale ______New Recessed Troffer Parlor Natural Gas Heater- Flourescent 3-Tube $200/OBO ______T-8 277V Fixtures 9x12’ Wool Braided Rug- Enclosed $200/OBO ______$56 Each 34’’x28’’ Vinyl Replacement ______Call 5pm-8:30pm Window- $10 508-867-6546 Glass Sliding Tub Door-$10 10 Vinyl Storm Doors- $50 takes lot Name: ______ENTERTAINMENT Lawn Thatcher- $40 Address: ______CENTER 4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) Call: 508-867-6775 Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______Includes Glass Curio Email (Optional) ______With Lighting, Component & TV Space, GOLF CLUBS Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-909-4053) Open And Enclosed Storage, TaylorMade Very Good Condition, 3 Through Wedge Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 $1200 OBO $150 508-461-9285 860-928-4675 B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 2, 2011

130 YARD SALES 260 COLLECTIBLES 285 PET CARE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE NFL Autographed FOR SALE Jukebox MOVING SALE Round Maple Huge Estate Sale Pro Form X250X motorized Pedestal Trees for Entire house contents Helmet Collection treadmill multi speed 10 levels For Sale •Baby Car Seat- $25 Five Ridell Team Helmets emergency stop and cushioning. •2 Endtables- $50 both Dinette Table will be sold!!! Signed By MVP Icon excellent condition. 1951 Rowe AMI Sale Sat. Sept.9th at 8am Model “D” 40 •2 Carpets: w/12” leaf 4 chairs. Quarterbacks 9x12’- $50 Very good condition Evergreen Trees, Colorado 119 Lake Street Tom Brady, Joe Montana, $175 Excellent Condition. Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Call:508-335-8636 Converted To Play 45’s. 7x5’- $35 $100 Webster, MA Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. No early birds please!! And Peyton Manning. Holds 20 Records. 2 Computer Desks Excellent Privacy Spare Tubes & Service 508-450-1054 Cash Only All Have COA’s FOR SALE (one oak, one maple) Border/Ornamental $2000 OBO Manual. Great Sound, $30 each All 10 trees for $85. Used Cement Blocks- Real Solid Wood. 508-476-1068 around 200 to 300-$0.50ea MOVING 1 Rectanglar Occasional Norway Spruce, 3-4’ tall Same Owners $2000 Pine Table 5 for $99 774-200-0501 Serious buyers and 135 LOST AND FOUND Tom & Camila (2) 2,500 BTU Gas hanging collectors only. All kinds $30 Call 508-278-5762 Furnaces $500ea of collectables and house- 860-928-2635 Evenings FOUND!!! 260 ANTIQUES New Stuff! Junior Wooden On Rt.197 In Dudley... Call: 413-245-1241 hold items. may be seen Sauder Reconnective Healing Loft Bed by appointment. Chocolate brown, leather Animal Massage Computer Armoire Troy-Bilt couch cushion. New still With Desk And Dresser. Call 508-867-8766 ANTIQUES Animal Communication Ford Grill Paid $700 ask for Nancy Black, Good Condition. Snow Blower in cling wrap. Has a Fits 82-86 F-150 Will Take $250 OBO 31”W x 52”H x 19”D 10.5HP, 30” Wide. Marshalls tag on it. Assorted Limoge $20 With Slide-Out Dual Stage, Polar Blast, Call: 774-276-0866 As Always! Mattress Not Included. NASCAR Pieces-$per/item Reiki/Feng Shui 860-608-3402 Keyboard Tray Electric Start, Touch & Pine Coffee Table $100 Turn, 6 Forward, 2 Natural Foods $40 Die-Cast Models Call: 508-234-4137 Kimball Piano They’re Back! Eastford Reverse, One-Hand Flower Essences CD/DVD Cabinet $5 And Up! 860-377-4961 Operation. 200 GEN. BUSINESS Alpha Wave Music Holds 100 Or More Cherry Finish, $1000 Excellent Condition. BRAND NEW $25 SHIPMENT! SERIOUS 508-667-9249 Boarding $200 BUYERS & 203 SNOWMOBILES 265 FUEL/WOOD 413-262-9990 Blessings Farm Various Camping Indoor/Outdoor Runs Antique Mahogany 50 H Foote Road COLLECTORS Snowmobile Skylights Ford Truck Parts Drop-Leaf Dining Charlton All Kinds Of Collectibles! Items For Sale 2008 Yamaha RS Vector ER Central Boiler E-Classic Heated/Air Conditioned Hundreds & Hundreds! Room Table 508-248-1411 May Be Seen Make Me an Offer!! Electric Start, Reverse, 1400/2400 Will Fit 1967-1972 And 4 Ladder-Back Chairs. By Appointment. Studs, Mirrors, Day Care Parts Such As All Need Refinishing New Queen Call 508-765-0812 Call 774-318-0275 2 Windshields, Cover. OUTDOOR WOOD Supervised Groups Tailgates/Fenders $100 Ask For Gloria 1700 Miles, Like New. FURNACE Daily/Weekly Rates Mechanical/Molding Edison Phonograph Mattress Set Vented Visual Call 860-774-6976 Cleaner & Greener Large Play Yards Interior/Tune-Up Parts $50 Still In Plastic SINGER SEWING Or 860-617-4000 EPA Qualified Some New/Some Used Glass Front Call 860-974-1647 With Factory Warranty, MACHINE 25-Year Warranty Training You Need It, Gas Heater 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Call Today I Probably Have it! Can Deliver For A fee, Model 401 Slant-O-Matic 50,000 BTU Basic - Advanced Selling As One Lot. In cabinet with attachments 508-882-0178 Group Or Private Kitchen Craft List Price $399 $300 with auto start, 1994 Sea-Doo CrystalRockFarm.com $2700 4 years old and like new. New - Open Enrollment Call Al For More Info Cookware Sacrifice For $190 Call 413-544-1168 Bombardier SP94 Call Cost new $1400, 508-248-3932 Basic Set Ski Boots Price negotiable. With 95 Trailer Grooming Sells For $1495 860-377-2025 508-892-8588 Excellent Condition, Runs FREE Baths To Full Grooms At Home Show Girl’s Lange No calls after 8pm Great. Seat Just Recovered, FREE $800 NordicTrac Ben-5, Size 6 Low Hours On Jet Pump. Construction Certifications! Cargo Trailer Axle $50 Boy’s Dalbello Has Been Winterized. 60 HP Kindling Wood PCSA Levels I & II STANDING HAY With Tires 4-Foot Steel Shelves Menace-4, Size 9 Vermont Castings Teal/Pink All Different Types Of CPR Certified 508-764-8330 $300 Very Heavy Duty Asking $75 Each Wood Stove $1500 Widths, Lengths & Reiki Master $50 508-965-7077 Thicknesses Of Wood. Lighterian Reiki VII 508-476-7382 Girl’s 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. Full-Length 413-245-7388 Snowboard Boots In good condition Reconnective Healing II 205 BOATS Good For Wood Stove Or ICNDF Certified Trainer Faux Fur Coat Kitchen Queen Roxy, Size 7 Defiant Encore model Outdoor Burners/Stoves. Large Size. 480 Wood Old Wooden Asking $40 with heat shield, 14’ 2003 Polar Delivery Available Experienced, Caring Staff Will Sell For $75 Cooking Stove Office Chair 508-885-4342 instruction manual and Kraft Bass Boat By The Truckload Individualized Care Call 860-944-1816 774-272-2085 instillation instructions Attention To Detail With Stainless w/Padded Seat & Trailer 508-867-2564 Water Tank Option $20 Snapper included Furniture For Sale $650 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, 508-987-0077 Roto-Tiller $325 OBO Minkota trolling motor, •Colonial love seat rocker Older Dark 275 FLEA MARKET 205 Federal Hill Road IR5003, Used Twice 508-867-9386 New batteries, Oxford, MA •Hall mirror Elmira Stoveworks Wood Rocker Paid $1295 Excellent condition. •Oak TV cabinet Sweetheart Wood w/Pink Stenciled Flowers $5,000. starwoodpetresort.com •Rock maple bedroom set Cook Stove $ 50 TracVac Washing Machine Call 508-347-3575 Dudley •Dropleaf desk Antique Show Piece Model 385-IC/385LH Like New Condition •Twin headboard/frame $2600 OBO Other Assorted Used Once. & Flea Market Paid $1300 16’ STAR CRAFT 286 LIVESTOCK •Bookcase Call Ron Household Items. Gas Dryer Antiques, Collectibles Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro & General •Computer desk/chair 860-779-7007 860-779-0272 Runs Excellent Boat •2 beige recliners 401-864-6082 & Vac Pro $200 For Both 81” Beam Open Every Saturday-Sunday Quality •Small storage cabinet Old-Fashioned Models 72085, 72285, Call Jupiter Class 8am-4pm Horse Hay •Antique suitcase stand Laine Couch 72295 774-272-1057 Complete w/Two 20 HP Something For Everyone! 3’x3’x8’ Cherry Wood Used Twice Mercury Motors, Square Bales Weigh & Chair Paid $2772 Behind BP Gas Approximately 800lbs Each. Call: 508-795-3865 Sewing Machine Wheel Horse One Motor Very Good, At Dudley/Webster Line Floral Print On Beige 508-765-5763 Background. Lawn Tractor Other Needs Work, Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa Table 4 Down Riggers With 2 Acres, Indoors! No Chemicals or Very Good Condition. With Drawers Model 257H, With 37” Generac Generator $300 Sofa and Matching Rods & Lures www.dorightfleamarket.com Preservatives $200 OBO Mower Deck. Hydrostatic 1-800-551-7767 For Sale Chair, Transmission Not Working. $2500 Second Cut Available 60” E.R. Buck Rock Valley Farm Model 3500XL, Rock Maple Dining Set Of 2 Bureaus Art Deco Retro Excellent 17HP Kawasaki 508-832-3015 Pastel Upholstery Engine And Body. W. Brookfield 3500 Watts, Room Hutch 1 With Mirror, One Without. 281 FREE PETS $250 OBO Above-Average Condition $325 OBO 1987 31 Foot 508-867-2508 Idle Down Features, Excellent Condition. Asking $125.00 508-476-5007 Low Oil Shut Down, Paid $1200. Beige Couch Silverton 4 Gallon Tank Sell For $700 w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. White-Wash Oak Coffee White Frigidaire FREE KITTENS 298 WANTED TO BUY $600 OBO Tables, Floor and Table Convertible Found on my doorstep... $400 Call 508-476-2056 Refrigerator Twin Crusaders 350’s, 508-943-1428 Lamps Also Available 2 female buddies need Call 508-892-8316 One Year Old 270 HP. 800 Hours. loving home. Landscape 774-242-7515 Separately. Excellent Condition F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, 860-928-6308 • Playful black/white; $200 Color Garmin GPS, 10 weeks $ Equipment Fish-Finder, Many Panasonic Air Gas Cozy • Petite gentle tabby 4 GENERATOR Trailer Solid Ash Nichols New Amenities. months ROSS RECYCLING $995 OBO Conditioner And Stone Co. Parlor Heater Boat In Water, Ready To Go, We Pay More!! FOR SALE Call 5pm-8:30pm Wireless Remote Excellent Condition Excellent Condition. Willing to separate, will 5550 Troy-Bilt with 508-867-6546 10000/BTU Dining Table $450 $20,000 assist w/spaying costs All Scrap Metals, (41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, 508-341-0588 Briggs and Stratton $125 Kevin 860-974-1841 Cars, Trucks engine. Well maintained. Six Chairs And Hutch! Large Doghouse Quaser-6000/BTU Perfect Condition! 508-909-6585 Batteries, Will sacrifice for: $50 1994 Fling Four Air Conditioner $1500 283 PETS Copper Wire, $550 508-943-1117 Wooden Computer Desk Winns Jet Boat Call: 508-846-0986 Coffee Table $60 With Two Box File And Appliances... $35 Attached Storage Cabinet. Used Only 4-5 Times Per Hutch Spinet Piano $150 Year & Serviced By Powder-Puff 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H Marina Yearly. Golf Items End Table Fruitwood HP Printer Putnam, CT 06260 $40 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 Includes Summer Chinese Crested For Sale Shelves Above Like New $35 & Winter Covers, •Golf-Wilson Bad $50 Puppy Antique Mirror $150 Steel String Guitar Bimini Top, Male. Sweet, Loveable, 860-928-7165 $40 Speakers In Piano Legs w/ Nylon Cover Case, 4 Life Vests, •Callaway/Big Bertha Call 508-867-4546 Back Lift Like Baby Grand Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic Irons 3-9 Great Big Bertha Old Trunks 2 DVDs, Skies & Boat Trailer. Breed. After 6:30pm $3,200 2 Lesson Books #10,p,w mint $225 $30 Each Loads Of Fun!!!! For More Information $$$ 860-779-6373 And Cord Chart. In Good Condition •Putters, Wedges, SW, Student’s Desk & Chair Pellet Stove Used For 3 Months. Asking $2300 401-397-6499 Make Money Retriever, Travel Bag, Covers $45 Enviro EF2 St. Joseph’s $90 Call Selling & Golf Caddy, Mint, Holds 774-452-3514 860-481-5949 Bag, Clubs, Shoes $55 Free-Standing Basilica Books 860-923-3532 Your Unwanted Two Years Old, “Our Gift Our Legacy: Pure Bred Call (860)315-7365 LARGE FRANKLIN Used One Season. “Our First 100 Years” Stuff!!! Originally $2400 100 GENERAL FOR SALE STOVE Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Quality Dealers Wanted Asking $1500 1984 Formula 24’ Puppies Best Deal Around. Heavy Colonial Reconditioned, new paint, 774-200-0558 Slight Damage Over thirty breeds available. gaskets and fire brick. 350 Merc Cruiser Clean, Indoor Flea Market Antique Beige Kitchen 105 BULLETIN BOARD Health checked/guaranteed. Table Will help load. With trailer. GPS Finder. State licensed. Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm Trestle Base Range $250.00 PINE BUREAU SET IN REMEMBRANCE and more!! Well www.laughlinkennel.com Route 12 Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” Call Lou at 508-341-6941 Night stand with mirror By White Warner Captain’s Chair Julie Ann Bainton maintained, must sell Laughlin Kennel Dudley Good condition (Behind BP) Mate’s Chair Asking $200 508-943-4565 (Knurowski) moving!! Call 508-987-7161 4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs Large Jointer $175 Stepback Kitchen 36 Year Senior Secretary www.dorightfleamarket.com (2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) Cherry Hutch Bay Path High School Asking $8,500 OBO 1-800-551-7767 Henedon Brand Cupboard ALL $250 Heavy-Duty Motor Lift Dear Friend, Please Visit Call: 508-476-3824 284 LOST & FOUND See You There! 508-683-6386 $225 From North Carolina Lots Of Storage With Work Our Guest Book And Leave A $2000 Brand New Surface. PETS Antique Cast-Iron Note To Pay Your Respects GREAT BOAT! Asking $600 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton HOT WATER Coal Stove $400 2000 Four Winns $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ 774-452-1668 JULIE HEATERS $200 Horizon 190 Bowrider Lost Cat For Unusual Bicycles 1929 Chevy Engine Nov. 26th, 1954 1870’s-1970’s Natural Gas China Cabinet Nov. 30th, 2008 Ski, Fish, Cruise, Black with some white on Brand New! $275 POOL TABLE Glass Doors, Send Your Love To: 9 Passenger, chest, friendly, last in Hi-Wheel 40, 50, & 80 Gallons Generac Generator 7 Foot, Used Underneath Storage. Dudley on Chase Avenue. Balloon Tire Large Selection! 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H 888-974-1977 (FAX) V6 With Outdrive, $250 Solid base, Balls, Low Hours, Spooked during house Stingray $150 And Up. Rack Ball return, $200 Or Mail To: Call Keith Radial Arm Saw PO Box 979 Excellent Condition, fire. He is an indoor cat Choppers $125 3 Surface levelers FAST,Trailer, Garmin, so he may be frightened!! Schwin 508-524-9328 8 Leg levelers. Antique Singer Sewing Charlton City, MA 01508 Band Saw Machine God Bless Radio, Conv. Top. Columbia $150 call: 860-935-5311 Shelby HOVEROUND Best offer – Come see w/Oak Cabinet Needs Nothing $100 107 MISC. FREE Colson New, Used 2 Times Call 508-752-8569 You must transport $8750. Firm After 6PM 508-943-1447 Raleigh Only, Serious Buyers 508-885-5848 508-765-6067 285 PET CARE Etc. Only $1300 Offers Welcome FREE WOOD MOTORS 215 CAMPING I Pay More For Bikes 1/2HP 230/460V PALLETS For My Museum! Crib POOL TABLES TOOL SHEDS 5 Large Bird Cages All Conditions Considered 1725RPM, 56 Frame. 7 Foot You pick up. Monday thru Stateline New, Used Only Once, $45 OBO Made of Texture 1-11 With Stands 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) All Parts & 8 Foot Friday 8am-noon. Camp Resort $75 Each. 5HP, 230/460V 9 Foot 8x8 $625 Stonebridge Press Mattress 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Killingly CT $900 Each 8x10 $800 25 Optical Drive Weekend Activities, Rec. $100 $125 OBO Delivery Available 8x12 $875 (located behind Southbridge Fish Tanks Hall, Adult Club House, One 25 ROUTE Call 5HP, 230/460V 413-245-7480 8x16 $1175 Hotel & Conference Center) Fishing, Pool, Shady & 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Delivered And Sunny Sites, Camp Store. Gallon With Stand 413-245-9651 130 YARD SALES $125 OBO Pressure Treated Built On-Site $1500 And Filters. 169 Please Call For Details, Invacare Pronto 1/2HP 208/230/460V Other Sizes Available Large Overhead Door-Opener Deck DEADLINE FOR After 4PM One 20 Gallon Also Call 413-324-1117 508-476-7382 ANTIQUES M51 Power $120 OBO 23’x10’ YARD SALE Available. Indoor/Outdoor 884 Worcester St. 4 Motor Speed Controls 5/4”x6” planks, nailed TOYS SUBMISSIONS 260 COLLECTIBLES 774-230-3539 Southbridge MA Power Hitachi J100, 400/460V into 1-1/2”x5-1/2” joists. Flexible Flyer Rocking Horse, IS 1:30PM MONDAY Best Offer Fisher-Price Little Kitchen Looking To Purchase Wheelchair 4 Years Old, Minimal Use. FOR ALL MASS. Authentic Call 5pm-8:30pm With Accessories, Little WEEKLY PAPERS Antiques Sure Step Technology Tykes Wagon, Balloon Tire Revolutionary That Automatically 508-867-6546 4 Interlocking Platforms, *Deadlines Subject To J & L And Collectibles three 6x10 , one 5x10 Tricycle With Pull Cart, Change Due To Holidays War Historic Adjust To Keep All Six Small Picnic Table. Call For More Info. Single Items Wheels On The Ground MOVING Pet Sitting $850 OBO. Many Other Toys Autographs Or Entire Estates At All Times. High-Back Kimball Console Call 860-935-5513 Genuine Original Signature Service Van Seat, Deep Blue Pick up only/Spencer MA Tag Sale Autographs Of We Buy It All Pearl Base. The Piano/Bench Call 508-341-4427 Professional at Home And Also Do Wood-Burning Sat. Sep. 3 8am-4pm American Hero Icons. Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Cadillac Of Power $500 38 Tower Hill Road George Washington $2200 On-Site Estate Sales Wheelchairs. Woman’s Alpina Cross Fireplace Brimfield, MA Benjamin Franklin $2200 Member of National And MSRP $3500 Thomas Jefferson $1000 Association of Professional Estate Auctions Country Skies and Boots Refinished Chairs Insert Stove Pet Sitters Selling For $2000 Natural Or Painted Finish, Only Used One Month Household items, kitchen All Have Certificates Of FIRM Size 9 Established 1996 CALL MIKE ANYTIME $75 Some Decorated. Paid $1100 wares, kids toys, books and Authenticity. 508-410-1784 Very Reasonable! Asking $900 OBO furniture. Clear Signatures Certified • Bonded • Insured 508-765-9512 Webster, MA 508-885-2971 508-764-4493 508-667-9916 508-476-1068 508-347-3826 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 2, 2011 B9

298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 402 GENERAL SERVICES 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 550 MOBILE HOMES WANTED WANTED 500 REAL ESTATE RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS BOOKS! FREE Park Model Accepting Applications 00519293 BOOKS! HELP WANTED Metal Pickup 501 REAL ESTATE Webster Mobile Home BEFORE & AFTER A/C, Refrigerators, WANTED Brookside For Rent For Sale By Owner BOOKS! Washers, Small Trailers, Fully Furnished, New Porch Batteries. Terrace 2500 Sq. Ft. We Buy Books! SCHOOL & Addition, Also Nice Shed & WE PAY YOU Heat/Hot Water 7500 Sq. Ft. Great Place For A Garden. Accumulations CAREGIVER POSITION Top Dollar For Your Collections Included! Free Standing Buildings. On Beautiful Lot Near AUTOS Loading Docks Swimming Pool. Estates TRUCKS FREE RENT And Nice Offices Etc. Hours Or TRACTORS Thru October 1st!! Located At Highview Campground In The Book Bear 7:00 am - 8:15 am 508-867-2564 ************** ALSO: Route 9 Affordable 1, 2 and 3 2500 Sq. Ft. West Brookfield. 3:15 - 6:00 pm Surrogate Bedroom Apartments With Loading Dock, Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 West Brookfield, MA Need help with food? EQUAL HOUSING Experience with Mothers OPPORTUNITY For Rent. Good For Small Price Includes Seasonal Call Today For children required. Spacious, Fully Machine Shop. Payment An Appointment Needed Apply for SNAP ************** Applianced. 9000 Sq. Ft. (April-October 2011) 508-867-8705 All real estate advertising in Starting at $698 For Light Send letter of (formerly FoodStamps) this newspaper is subject to Asking $28,000 (Toll-Free) Be part of a miracle Manufacturing Or application and The rewards are more today. The Federal Fair Housing Act • Pets Considered Storage 508-867-8736 877-809-2665 of 1968, which makes it Available! resume to: than financial illegal to advertise any • A/C In Every Unit Seeking Women The Supplemental preference, limitation or Nutrition Assistance discrimination based on race, • Pool ALSO: 21-43 Non-Smokers 1000 Sq. Ft. Linda Loretz, Principal With Healthy Program is an income- color, religion, sex, handicap, • Basketball Court Sturbridge WAR familial status (number of 2nd Floor space, Pregnancy History based food assistance children and or pregnancy), • Playground Good Freight Elevator, Eastford Elementary program. Retirement national origin, ancestry, age, • On-Site Laundry Space Is Good For Any RELICS School marital status, or any Small Shop. 1993 Doublewide, For questions about intention to make an such INCOME LIMITS APPLY 2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood P.O. Box 158 preference, limitation or Section 8 Welcome Owner Will Give You & eligibility, or for Price You Can’t Refuse! Fireplace. New Wood Eastford, CT 06242-0158 For More application assistance, discrimination. This newspaper will not Office Open From: Laminate Flooring. Information Call call: Call Enclosed Porch. 2 Carport. WAR knowingly accept any Monday-Friday 1-508-753-3670 Go to: www.eastfordct.org 888-363-9457 advertising for real estate 9:00am to 5:00pm 3 Sheds. Beautiful Large SOUVENIRS for an application. reproductivepossibilities.com End Hunger CT! that is in violation of the law. Saturday 10:00am Landscaped Lot. SNAP Outreach Our readers are hereby to 3:00pm Reasonable. 860-874-5349 informed that all dwellings 525 HOUSES FOR RENT WANTED advertising in this newspaper 508-867-5511 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL are available on and equal HOLLAND MA. WWII & EARLIER opportunity basis. To Summer by the Lake! Country Kitchen is Hiring! Wanted 412 ELDER CARE complain about Evening Appointments Available CA$H WAITING! We are looking for a 2 Bedroom cottage, year RN and/or LPN SERVICES discrimination call The Brookside Terrace round rental on Hamilton Thrift Store Department of Housing and Reservoir. Pellet stove. Helmets, Swords, Part Time, Full Time or Urban Development “HUD” 11 Village Drive WARREN Associate Seely-Brown No Wimps Please Daggers, Bayonets, Per Diem toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Southbridge,MA 01550 Bemis Road Medals, Badges, Flags, in Putnam, CT Contact: Michele Rose Village For the N.E. area, call HUD Call KPI: 508-476-7399 860-774-9540 ad 617-565-5308,. The toll (508)764-7675 MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Uniforms, etc. Thrift Store Associates Are In Pomfret Center, CT 546 CEMETERY LOTS Is accepting applications free number for the hearing Beautiful 1985 14’ x 66’ Over 30 Years Experience. Responsible for: impaired is 1-800-927-9275 • Customer Service for senior housing 62+. Four Plots Two Bedroom, Call David • Cash Register 400 SERVICES We currently have three 505 APARTMENTS FOR In Worcester Country Gas, Hot Water, And Stove. 1-508-688-0847 •Housekeeping vacancies. RENT FREE RENT! Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Large Open Kitchen With •Rotating & Stocking 402 GENERAL SERVICES Please contact us at: In The I’ll Come To YOU! Product Heat/Hot Water “Rememberance Section” Breakfast Bar To 860-928-2744 The Village At Living Room, •Frequent Lifting Up To 25lbs or email to: Included! All Four For $4500 OBO At All Levels [email protected] Killingly FREE RENT (Currently Sells For Porch, Deck, Schedule: 20-24 hours per for more information Free December Rent Thru October 1st!! $1800 Each) Upgrades Throughout. week, rotating Saturdays. Call The If In By July 1st! 508-721-2572 $59,900 DASAP 300 HELP WANTED 433 CLEANING Education Requirements: 2/3BR Townhouse 550 MOBILE HOMES 413-593-9961 HS Diploma/GED Junk Man Apartments 15 Acres Affordable 1 2, and 3 Affordable Bedroom Apartments Brookfield, MA 310 GENERAL HELP Apply online: Unsubsidized WANTED WE NOW TAKE (USDA Affordable) For Rent. 5 Buckboard Pass www.lepagebakeries.com Cleaning Service 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Employment Section YOUR AUTOS Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome Spacious, Fully We Offer Quality Work At Applianced. handicapped accessible FOR CASH! An Affordable Price! Must Income Qualify renovated mobile home in Call For Application Wagon Wheel Park. Price YEAR ROUND Removal of Metal, • Homes & Offices Today Starting at $698 A residential school serving Appliances, • Carpet Cleaning includes co-op fee! LIVING OR adolescent boys and girls 860-779-0876 $55,000 Furniture, TV’s. • Floors • Pets Considered Lisa Joy Matondi with developmental delays • And Much More! RE/MAX Professional VACATION is seeking a person with Construction • A/C In Every Unit REGISTERED, Associates 508-867-2626 diverse skills to join our Materials. • Pool HOME FOR maintenance, housekeep- INSURED & BONDED Cellars/Attics Give Maria A Call • Basketball Court MOBILE HOME FOR SALE!!! ing, food service team. Cleaned. 508-764-2500 • Playground SALE Guilford, Maine Candidates must have Small Building 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, new proven maintenance/ repair Demolition, Tires. Webster • On-Site Laundry 2 bedroom, 1 bath 454 HOME roof and windows, deck and skills, food prep and service Leaves Removed. mobile home on Drivers: IMPROVEMENT INCOME LIMITS APPLY patio. In Sturbridge 55+ park. skills, and janitorial skills. Residential Moves. NORTH VILLAGE Section 8 Welcome 1+ acres. Large 2 car Must be flexible, love kids, $68,000 Trees Cut detached garage. a good team player, •SEASONAL for Toys 2 Bedroom Units Office Open From: Call: 508-347-8791 independent worker and Brush/Limbs Monday-Friday dependable. “R” Us in Auburn, Removed Starting At $783!! 9:00am to 5:00pm Close to scenic Furnaces Removed Heat And Hot Water Saturday 10:am N. Grosvenordale Moosehead Lake, Schedule is W-F, 10-6 and MA. to 3:00pm hiking and snowmobile Sat, Sun, 8-4. SWCE, a Check-our-down-to- Is Included. CT program of Justice •Valid CDL trails, skiing and great earth prices first! Must Income Mobile Home For Sale fishing areas. Perfect Resource Institute offers a •3yrs experience 14x64 Doublewide generous benefit package. Weekends also! Qualify. Evening for an outdoor $35,000. •Flexible schedule Central Mass Appointments 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. enthusiast!! Section 8 Vouchers Available Large Kitchen, Living Room. •$18/hour and Connecticut Laundry Room. Open until filled. Accepted. Brookside Terrace $27,000 Applicants should send a Dave Appliances Included. Please Call 11 Village Drive Plenty Of Cabinet Space. For More Info Call: resume and cover letter Apply Online: 508-347-7804 Southbridge,MA 01550 to: [email protected] (508)987-1595 $65,000 (860)382-3157 www.ruscareers.com 413-262-5082 EHO (508)764-7675 For Appointment 860-923-0421

Caregiving Is Becoming The New Normal For Baby Boomers monthly doctor’s appointments, or maybe on a ily caregivers are increasingly carrying out in place if you didn’t drive. Ask yourself, could regular basis you help your aging uncle check the home. AARP defines this new level of care you get around your house with limited mobil- his blood sugar levels for diabetes—all of these as “the new normal.” ity? Or, would there be people or services near- activities fall into the caregiving category. Within this so-called “new normal” realm of by to help if you needed it? caregiving, approximately one in four adults in • Finally, be sure to include the cost of long- THE “NEW NORMAL” the U.S. are taking care of an adult family term care or other services when calculating Increasingly, people are providing this type member, partner or friend. Also, since many ex?penses in retirement. baby boomers are expected to live longer, plan- of daily care to family members, but they may THE NEED FOR SELF CARE even provide other complex levels of care, ning for the future has become critically impor- including tube feedings, bandaging and wound tant. If you are a caregiver, be sure to put your care, managing catheters, giving injections or TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS health first and ahead of all other priorities. operating medical equipment. Caregiving, while often rewarding, is physical- Additionally, spouses or young–er family To help boomers and caregivers manage ly and emotionally demanding work. What’s members who are providing this multifaceted some of the daily tasks that go along with this more, you can’t care for someone if you don’t It’s estimated that one in four adults in the U.S. are taking care are doing so with little to no training or “labor of love,” AARP offers some helpful tips. take care of yourself. Be sure to eat nutritious care of an adult family member, partner or friend. preparation, an added stressor found in many • First, boomers should not be in denial about meals, get enough rest, see your doctor regular- at-home caregiving situations. needing some help later in life or even unex- ly and exercise. (NAPS) According to AARP’s senior vice president pectedly. With higher rates of divorce, people In addition to self care, be sure to ask for for Public Policy, Susan Reinhard, “Most care- who never married, and those who are child- help. For instance, make a “to-do-list” and According to a new report, a growing num- givers don’t think of what they’re doing as less, older boomers may be competing for atten- recruit relatives and friends to pitch in. ber of baby boomers are caregivers and don’t work. They think of it as what families do for tion from a smaller pool of extended family and Furthermore, be sure to use community realize it. each other. They don’t think of themselves as friends. resources. Most communities have services That’s because many think that providing caregivers.” • Therefore, you should make a plan to posi- that can help coordinate your loved one’s care hands-on help to an aging loved one is just a The report found the impact of shorter hos- tion yourself—be it in your home or communi- and provide help with meals, housekeeping, regular part of life. However, according to pital stays, limited hospital discharge planning ty life—so you can stay active and in?volved in grooming or transportation. recent AARP Public Policy Institute research, and the spread of home-based medical tech- the things you love. For more helpful information and details on this is actually considered a viable form of nologies all are reflected in the complex and • Think about whether where you live now or the new AARP report, visit AARP.org/care- caregiving. physically de–manding nursing tasks that fam- where you might like to live would be a good For example, if you drive your mom to her givers. B10 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 2, 2011

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1973 Triumph TR6 1998 Ford F150 2006 Chevrolet 2002 NISSAN 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 2009 Kawasaki For RV-Towed Vehicles Red, Many New Parts - XLT Pick Up Truck Silverado For Sale XTERRA SE Extra Cab Pickup 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Interior, Top, Exhaust, Falcon Blue Ox Tow Bar With Matching Cap & Liner. Electrical, Brake Lines, Very-Good-Condition 4 Door, A/C, V-8, Bed Liner, Supercharged, California Running Boards, Remote Yellow. Only 90,000 Miles. Custom 900, 1,450 miles. With Safety Cables 33” Tires With Lift. (4) 17 x 8 ASA And More! 2/WD Like new, dark blue, $4000 Starter. 4-Wheel Drive, $250 131k Miles, Well Kept. Chrome Wheels $6500 OBO Call: 857-636-8913 Great Condition. windshield, always garaged!! $6795 508-248-1592 New Exhaust System Brake Buddy For 2005 Acura RL $5000 OBO 508-885-2884 Excellent Condition, Battery, Brakes, Tires. With Wireless Monitor 1989 Ford F450 North Grosvenordale CT $400 Never Seen Snow Or Salt. 1977 Corvette L82 Cab/Chassis $9,900 Firm Low Mileage. Original 350 2006 Mazda 6S 860-923-0133 Call: Lefte 978-407-9211 Must See! 43,000/Miles 6 cylinder, 4door, all 860-963-0362 2003 Ford F-150 Purchased New $1000 Engine With 350HP. Leave Message Runs Goods. Needs TLC. No-Rust power, a/c, traction control, Supercrew Cab Asking $500 25 mpg, 73,000 miles. Automatic, 4WD, Tow 508-987-2839 $5000 OBO $2400 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 508-892-9583 In Excellent Condition!! GREY NISSAN Motor Home Package, Good Tires, Engine 774-696-7697 $11,599 OBO PATHFINDER SE 1998 Holiday Just Checked Out. No Dents, TOWING EQUIPMENT call: 508-769-8324 1988 33 Foot 1985 Yamaha 192K automatic Rambler Original Owner. Black. Classic Restoration XJ700 w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . Southwind $5800 OBO 2006 Toyota Great condition inside, Endeavor Diesel 860-923-2371 Brake Buddy. Project Motorcycle good condition outside. Motorhome 1 Slide, Low Mileage, Model 69,076 1953 Mercury Monterey 19K miles,needs some Camry Sunroof/Cooper tires/new 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New Washer/Dryer, Very 2007 Chevy $600 4 door w/Flathead 8 carb work 61,800 one owner miles, battery. Runs great. Tires, New Batteries, Good Condition. Colorado Extreme Has Been Garaged $675 economical 4 cylinder, over Asking $3,500. Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. $37,000 Blue OX Towing Since 1962. 30mpg, gold/tan interior. Call 774-200-7604 Price Reduced For Call 860-774-6128 Pickup Truck Base Plate Car Is All There And Solid. Mother-in-law’s car from Quick Sale! Real Clean! Cowl Induction Rear Quarters Need Work. 1982 Kawasaki South Carolina in excellent 740 MOTORCYCLES $7500 FIRM Hood, Tonneau Cover, With Tow Bar And Excellent Restoration Project. condition. Cafax available. Can Be Seen On Craigslist 760 VANS/TRUCKS Extra Set Of Wheels. Accessories. BX1665 For Asking $3200. KZ 750M Looks and runs 100%. 1984 Call 860-923-0406 Must See! 37k Miles. 04-05 Call Al For More Info Motorcycle Always Garaged. One Chevy Malibu $10,875 OBO Gold Wing 1980 Blazer Responsible Owner. $175 508-248-3932 11K miles $675 Call: 508-949-7499 Motorcycle 2000 Sunnybrook 2-Door, Very Rusty Body. $18,000 Blue Ox Heavy Duty 725 AUTOMOBILES Custom Paint Job 34 Foot Travel Needs Work. 860-923-0146 Towing Package. With 7-Foot Fisher Plow 508-612-6974 1979 Chevy Call 2006 Volvo S60T (Burgundy) Trailer (In Good Condition) Deadbolt Hitch Lock With El Camino 781-248-4385 Leather Heated Seats 43,000 Miles Runs And Plows. Keys, 8” Drop Receiver, Power Everything. FOR SALE OR TRADE Two Slideouts, See It, Drive It, Make 2009 Chevy Lexus Tow Bar With Cables Rebuilt engine, transmission Removable Or Remain On An Offer and rear end. Many new New Tires. 508-909-6559 Silverado And Wire. 1999 Volvo Excellent Condition. Park Lot With 200 Acre 508-764-6543 $800 parts included for Club Cab restoration. Garaged for 78k Miles. Lake In Wildwood, Fla. Call 508-320-2944 V70 Wagon $15,200 1997 Yamaha 1500 Series years, runs great, 6cyl, 3 Turbo, Auto, Leather Maintenance 774-200-5015 $220 Per Month, Has Z-71 Package. speed manual. Runs, Check Engine Light Royal Star 1983 Ford Pickup Silver Blue Color. With On. Needs Electrical Work Black, 19,550 Miles One Hour From Tonneau Cover & Liner. $3,500 or best reasonable Orlando, Fla. Truck 720 CLASSICS To Pass Emissions. 2007 Nissan Great Condition 8k Miles, One Owner. Call:508-885-2110 Good Engine, Drive Train Saddlebags, Cover 1-860-974-0704 6-Cylinder, Clean Altima 3.5 SE Underneath, Asking $25,000 1923 Ford Model T & Body Parts. New Tires/Battery Fran 508-791-9885 1992 Cadillac $1500 OBO 4-Door, Dark Blue/Black Ready To Ride! No Undercarriage Rust. Touring Car 860-974-1801 Leather Interior. Power $4,000 OBO 2010 40’ Hideout Good Mechanics. Superb Frame Off Seville Options, Traction, Moonroof, Call Jim $1500 FOR SALE Restoration In Excellent White, v-8, 80K miles, 2000 Ford Windstar Power Heated Seats, 508-523-5980 Camping Trailer 978-760-3453 Condition. Winner Of immaculate, leather, moon Bose, Auto. 143k Miles. (ball type) 1999 Ford F-150 National AACA First Prize roof, power seats, windows, SE Van $9,400 Paid $24,000, 147k Miles, Dark Green, 1999 Harley 2 Slideout Queen 4x4 Club Cab At Hershey And Many Other rear a/c. Excellent condition, 508-266-0878 1992 GMC Automatic,Low Miles!!! Shows. All Stock, 4-Cylinder, super clean, excellent tires. AWD. Good Condition. Davidson Master Bedroom, 20 HP, Electric Start Must sell medical condition! $2400 Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, Diesel Truck $3,500!!! Must See To Fully $4,000 508-254-3858 2007 Toyota ElectraGlide Used 1 Season. UPS Truck-Style, Appreciated This Vehicle. Call: 860-774-0820 Camry XLE Classic $16,000, Aluminum Grumman Body, Call: 860-208-5566 Must Be Sold Due To 2002 Jeep Grand 4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, 1450cc Engine Sacrifice, My Loss Shelves. Rebuilt Failing Health. Cherokee Leather/Loaded, Fuel-Injection. 62k Miles, Is Your Gain. Transmission/Motor, $16,500 OBO 2004 Land Rover Premium Condition. Well Maintained. Full Touring Very Nice Unit! New Fuel Tank, Radiator, 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 860-774-0820 Overland Edition $21,000 OBO Call Rich Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Fully Loaded, Running Package, AM/FM/Cassette, Michigan Freelander Call After 6PM New Seat w/Gel Packs. 860-576-0526 or 11’ Area Behind Seats Boards, Sunroof, Towing 860-974-0069 860-382-5071 Excellent Condition Backhoe 1929 Model A Package, Leather, CD, Needs A New Windshield. 78K miles. Extremely well Call And Make An Offer 14,100GVWR Payloader Street Rod maintained, clean Carfax. 4WD, 71k Miles. Very Good Condition. 2010 Taurus SEL 508-867-3741 Call 5pm-8:30pm Diesel, Runs Good 350 Ramjet Fuel Injection Sport leather interior, faux 35 Foot Camper 508-867-6546 $9997 Engine. wood grain console, AWD, NADA $10,925 Black exterior, black leather, 2007 HARLEY With Newer Screened 350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. tow hitch, cargo area with Asking $9,000 moonroof, Sync, Sirius, Porch (Built In 2009) Chevy Box Truck $22,500 privacy canopy. Jeff 508-867-6358 heated seats, keyless entry, DAVIDSON Seasonal Campground 1995 Dodge 1500 UPS-Style 30K, clean, must see!!! Soft Tail Deluxe. April-October Four Toolboxes $11,400 2004 Honda Civic Black Cherry. Mint Condition. $12,000 Series $3500 Of Mechanic & Call 508-846-0986 Standard transmission, KBB $22,500 Many Extras. 6000 Miles Reduced to Fully Powered John Deere Machine-Builder Tools CD player, moonroof, very Asking $21,300 $15,000 $9,900 New Tires Skidloader $2500 1999 Lincoln good on gas!! Call: 781-258-2565 Call 860-942-0464 Includes Lot. Excellent Condition Or 978-355-2389 860-963-2065 $3500.00 Needs Motor Work 508-867-6706 Town Car $7,100 860-315-7309 Let’s Talk, Make 1950 Chevrolet Florida Car!!! 54K miles. call:508-865-3838 FOR SALE 2007 Harley V8. Rear wheel drive. Davidson Brimfield/ An Offer! 4-Door Sedan 16” wheels. 6 pass. 2005 Ford 1997 Volvo Station 2001 Dodge 2500 Call (508)347-7300 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. Wagon XL 1200 N Roadster Sturbridge Pickup, 4 wheel drive, Oxford light with royal Mustang Must Sell New Factory-Built Motor. blue leather interior. Convertible 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. automatic, single cab with 8” 767 VEHICLES WANTED Solid Body, Runs Excellent. AM/FM/CD White, 5 cylander automatic Many Added Customized Campground Lot! body, V-8, new snow tires, Needs Interior & Minor Work Excellent Condition transmission. Accessories. Including Vance Was $19,000 fisher plow ready. VEHICLE WANTED To Be Road-Worthy. $11,500.00 Needs Work Hines Exhaust. NOW $9500 $6,000 OBO Need Donated Vehicle $5900 Reduced: $6,000 413-324-1117 $800 OBO $7800 My Loss, Your Gain! Call: 860-974-1801 In Running Condition 978-760-3453 Call: 508-234-1230 Call: 508-867-9566 Call 860-966-1660 508-989-8165 774-922-0384 Get your dose

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