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“Hold on; hold fast; PROMOTES LITERACY IN THOMPSON, hold out. Patience is VISITS PLAINFIELD, PUTNAM genius.” BY CLARE HOPKINS children across eastern Connecticut, and the VILLAGER STAFF WRITER partnerships between Reach Out and Read U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney stopped by the Day and doctors across the country have become Kimball Pediatric Center in North one of the most successful literacy initiatives Grosvenordale on Tuesday,April 26 to read to in history,” said Courtney. INSIDE children as part of the Reach Out and Read Courtney helped hand out new books to the A8-9 — OPINION Program. children and read a few books aloud, includ- Reach Out and Read is a nonprofit organi- ing “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the A12 — SPORTS zation that promotes early literacy and Bed,” by Eileen Christelow. B2 — HOT SPOT school readiness in pediatric exam rooms by According to the website, more than a third giving new books to children and advice to of American children enter kindergarten B4 — OBITS parents about the importance of reading without basic language skills needed to learn B5 — RELIGION Clare Hopkins photo aloud. how to read, including recognizing letters of “The Reach Out and Read program has U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney reads to children at the Thompson B3 — CALENDAR made a difference in the lives of thousands of Turn To COURTNEY, A11 Pediatric Center as part of the Reach Out and Read Program. page LOCAL QVCC to Folding for a cause

host TMHS STUDENTS RAISE $2K FOR JAPAN DISASTER Holocaust VICTIMS BY CLARE HOPKINS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER survivor THOMPSON — Tourtellotte Memorial High School Music Director Christine Leary and her students folded their way to more than $2,000 Paintin’ The Town BY CLARE HOPKINS last week to help Japanese disaster victims. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “It meant a lot to me to get involved with help- Page A2 DANIELSON — The Quinebaug ing with this project. Knowing that the money Valley Community College was going to relief funds in Japan made every- thing worth while for me,” said TMHS senior Foundation is welcoming Courtesy photo SPORTS Holocaust Survivor Marion Elana Aiello. Blumenthal Lazan at the Second The Tri-M chapter of the National Music Tourtellotte Memorial High School Music Director Christine Leary Annual Visions in Leadership at Honor Society joined Students Rebuild’s proj- and her students folded their way to more than 1,523 cranes last 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11. week, raising more than $2,000 for Students Rebuild’s project, “Cranes for Japan.” The public is invited to the pres- Turn To FOLD, page A11 entation where Lazan will share her story of her family’s survival of the Holocaust. “The QVCC Foundation is pleased to welcome our 2nd annual Civil War exhibit coming to town Visions in Leadership Speaker and author Marion Blumenthal Lazan BY CLARE HOPKINS Connecticut can be proud,” he said. and items a typical infantry soldier to the Danielson campus,” said VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Director of College Development Hedenberg will speak about the would have. Monique Wolanin. “Hers is a story THOMPSON — The Thompson birth of metal, ironclad ships ver- Hedenberg said that the presenta- Around the Horn of incredible hardship as well as Historical Society will open a Civil sus the preferred wooden models. tion is very relevant to this area. one of courage and triumph-rele- War Exhibit at the Ellen Larned “My talks will be mostly about the “I’m concerned that many in our Page A12 vant for today and tomorrow.” Building and Museum and welcom- onset of what we know today as our state are not aware of the part peo- Lazan is also a published author ing the 15th Massachusetts US Navy. It will focus on the intro- ple from CT played in this historic of a memoir entitled, “Four Perfect Volunteer Infantry encampment on duction of Iron Ships versus ‘wood- event in naval history,” he said. Pebbles.” She also devotes much of the common on Saturday, May 7. en ships and iron men.’ On a typical Hedenberg has given many pre- EVERYDAY ECOLOGIST her time to speak about her life in The community is invited to come March day in 1862 two vessels sentations on The Civil War, to stu- the United States and abroad. learn about men from Thompson fought a four hour battle that ended dents, Historical Societies, QVCC PAGE A5 After Hitler’s rise to power the who fought during the Civil War. in a tie that made every Navy war- Learning in Retirement. He is the Blumenthal family, Marion, her Putnam Historian Fred Hedenberg ship in the world obsolete,” he said. co-founder of NE CT Civil War OPINION mother, father and brother, were will present “When Naval Warfare Hedenberg will speak on Monitor Roundtable discussion group. Changed: How CT was involved.” MerrMac, the last survivor of the GET YOUR “It’s a fascinating bit of Civil War Ironclad battle. He will bring copies Turn To SURVIVOR, page A11 Turn To CIVIL WAR, page A13 POINT ACROSS History of which our state of of civil war prints, some weaponry PAGE A8

WHAT TO DO A CALENDAR Exchange Club to host wine tasting fundraiser OF AREA EVENTS BY CLARE HOPKINS PAGE B6 the most popular and important events for our VILLAGER STAFF WRITER local Exchange Club,” said President of the POMFRET — The Exchange Club, in a continu- Exchange Club of Northeast Connecticut, Dr. ing effort to battle child abuse, will be holding Roland Lupien. “This event, and all Exchange their annual Wine Tasting fundraiser on Club meetings, provides a wonderful opportunity Wednesday, May 4, at the Harvest Restaurant. for business and community leaders to network Pomfret Spirit Shoppe owner Mary Patenaude and support each other, while also helping local and other beverage distributors are sponsoring organizations working to prevent child abuse.” the event. It will feature hor d’oeuvres and a food Since 1983, April has been designated Child station to compliment the wines being tasted. “Our annual Wine Tasting has become one of Turn To EXHANGE, page A11 A2 • Friday, April 29, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER Young artists ‘Paint the Town’ at DKH

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS ART TO PEDIATRIC WING

BY JACK MELTZER good observer. We look at our sub- in elementary and in high school VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ject, study the shape, the color we teachers who noticed my artistic tal- PUTNAM — On Monday, April 25, feel it we see how it grows or how it ents and made me feel so special 10 young artists from the Silver is constructed, only then do we put about what I was doing. I wasn’t ath- Circle Gallery in Putnam unveiled our pencil on the paper.At the end of letic nor was I top of my class, but I two pieces of artwork donated to the each class I ask the kids, ‘Did you was a good artist. I have never for- Pediatric Wing of Day Kimball learn something? Did you have fun? gotten that feeling, or those teach- Hospital (DKH) as part of an after- Did you create something wonder- ers, and that is what I try to do each school art program sponsored by the ful?’ The resounding ‘yes’ with the class with every student.” Gallery, titled “Paint the Town.” children is why I love what I do.” Martin said that one of Silver “My mission is to bring creativity According to Andrews, the idea Circle Gallery’s missions is to bring to the community at all levels, from for “Paint the Town” came when her creativity to the local community, children to professional artists,” and Martin first began to talk about and that art should be a part of said Silver Circle Gallery Owner the children’s programming at the enjoying everyday life. Carly Martin. “Our goal with ‘Paint Gallery.The two both felt that bring- “It is something for anyone and the Town’ is to allow the children ing the art of the children into the everyone to appreciate that the opportunity to pay it forward by community was an important com- enhances our environment and our donating artwork that captures the ponent of the mission. quality of life,” said Martin. joy of their creativity.It will not only “When I approached director of “Doing art is fun,” said Amanda brighten a public space but will Development for Day Kimball Cerrone, 8, of Pomfret. “I like taking hopefully be an uplifting presence to Healthcare, Pamela Watts, last sum- classes at the studio.” all that interact with it. This project mer, one of the first things I said is a way to promote positivity was that children’s artwork just Jack Meltzer may be reached at around town.” makes everyone smile and I want to (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at The two pieces of artwork that Jack Meltzer photo bring that to our community. She [email protected]. were donated and presented were From left, Silver Circle Gallery owner Carly Martin, DKH Pediatric Physician Mary Beth agreed,” said Andrews. “I remember titled, “Birds in the Quiet Corner,” Noonan, DKH Pediatric Physician Marc Cerrone, Vice President of Physician done by students from the Practices, Christine Vallee, Children’s Art Instructor at Silver Circle Studio, Lisa Discovering Art class from ages pre- Andrews, and the youth artists from Silver Circle Gallery hold the two framed pieces school through grade one, and of artwork they presented to the Pediatric Wing at the Hospital. “Dawn and Dusk in Northeast VILLAGER ALMANAC Connecticut” done by the Exploring Gallery. “I have a very special the Silver Circle Gallery that Art class from grades two through request from all the artists. I want to enables children to do art projects. five. make sure that I can hang pictures Once finished, the art is profession- QUOTATION OF THE WEEK “We would like to thank you for like this in our other pediatric ally framed and matted to hang in giving your time and talent to Day offices in Thompson and Plainfield. municipal buildings around the Kimball Hospital, especially the That’s a lot of room, so you guys bet- community once a month. “When you spend a lot of time on the pediatric center ” said Vice ter get busy, and make some more “The inspiration for this project ocean you realize you don’t do battle with President of Physician Practices pictures so we can display them.” was a lesson that I teach in every Christine Vallee to the 10 young According to Martin, “Paint the class,” said Andrews. “Observation Mother Nature…at best, you dance with artists from the Silver Circle Town” is taught by Lisa Andrews of the world around us. I teach the Mother Nature without getting your toes and is an after school art program at children that every artist is first a stomped.”

- Circumnavigator Bruce Schwab at Marianapolis Preparatory School last week, explaining the difficulty of sailing around the “...they are very creativeÐ world twice.

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BY JACK MELTZER “I plan on putting the scholarship money all AACCURACYCCURACY WWAATCHTCH VILLAGER STAFF WRITER towards my schooling. I’m going to an Earlier this month, Valerie Voccio, 17, a sen- expensive college and I want to help my par- The Thompson Villager is com- ior at Woodstock Academy, was recently ents out. If there is money left, it’ll all go mitted to accuracy in all its news named 2011 Connecticut’s Distinguished towards them. Through all the gowns reports. Although numerous safe- Young Woman of the Year. they’ve paid for, voice lessons they’ve guards are in place to ensure accu- Having won the state competition against brought me to, the gas to go here-there-and- rate reporting, mistakes can occur. four other contestants, Voccio will move everywhere, and all their support, they onto the national competition, where she deserve every penny. I couldn’t be more Confirmed fact errors will be cor- will compete against 49 other distinguished grateful for such supporting and loving par- rected at the top right hand corner women in Mobile, Ala., in June for $150,000. ents. I wouldn’t be where I am without of page A3 in a timely manner. State winners compete for cash scholar- them.” If you find a mistake, call ships and college scholarships from nearly (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- 200 colleges and universities. According to www.distinguishedwy.org, All contestants had to perform a group and Young Women programs develop inter- ness hours. During non-business individual fitness routine and demonstrate view skills, self-confidence, and other hours, leave a message in the edi- a talent, and Voccio won in five categories life skills that lead to future success. tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will including talent, self-expression, fitness and How do you feel this has helped you, and return your phone call. spirit. what have you gathered from being in Voccio, of Brooklyn, works part-time at the this kind of environment? Trink-et Shoppe in Killingly,and volunteers at Day Kimball Hospital. “I was extremely intimidated by all of this Some of Voccio’s academic achievements but part of being a woman is doing things include the High Honor Roll, Outstanding regardless of your fears. I was nervous PUBLIC MEETINGS Achievement in Chemistry Award and the about the interview and I went in there and CAPT Scholar Award in Science. completely rocked it. I made some of the THOMPSON Voccio sat down with the Villager last week judges emotional about some of my answers to discuss what it takes to become the regarding religion. With self-expression, I Distinguished Young Woman of the Year, have always been someone to express MONDAY, MAY 2 and what its like to be 17 and competing for myself so that wasn’t as much of a chal- • Thompson Trails Committee — 7 p.m. Town $150,000. lenge for me. I actually won the award for Hall Conference Room Courtesy photo self-expression, as well as fitness, talent, Can you explain what winning the CT and spirit. I got all of the awards except for TUESDAY, MAY 3 The Connecticut Distinguished Young Woman of the Distinguished Young Woman of the scholastics.” • Board of Selectman Meeting — 7:30 p.m. Year award means to you, and why you Year, Valerie Voccio. The Woodstock Academy sen- ior will soon be traveling to Mobile, Ala., to take part Merrill Seney Community Room decided to take part? What’s next after the competition is in the national Distinguished Young Woman of the over? Year competition where she will be competing for THURSDAY, MAY 5 “Being the Distinguished Young Woman of $150,000. CT is an indescribable feeling. All the hard “After Nationals, I plan on being more of a • Thompson Together Environment work of being a well-rounded, intelligent, role-model if anything. There will still be Committee — 7 p.m. Merrill Seney and honorable high school teenager is all events and things that I need to make Community Room becoming worth it. There’s a lot of pressure Has a CT Distinguished Young Woman appearances at. I’ll be in college but I will SATURDAY, MAY 7 in being the Distinguished Young Woman of nominee and recipient ever won the still be helping children and teens realize Connecticut but if you look at the bigger entire scholarship? Also, are you the their worth. If there’s something that • Inland Wetlands Site Walks —8:45 a.m. Town picture, it’s an honor and a blessing. I could- first participant you know from the makes me smile from ear-to-ear, it would be Hall Parking Lot n’t have asked for a better title. Quiet Corner? knowing that I made someone realize “I decided to take part in this because it they’re worth something. There’s no MONDAY, MAY 9 seemed like a great way to meet new people, “In 1960, Maureen Sullivan Collins from greater love than the love you have for your- • Zoning Board of Appeals — 7 p.m. Merrill show myself, and to get scholarship money.” Connecticut won the Nationals for DYW.She self.” Seney Community Room was the only one that has ever won • Board of Education — 7 p.m. Middle School How did you get involved in the CT Nationals from Connecticut. As far as I What do you do for fun, and how do you Media Center Distinguished Young Woman of the know, I’m the only one from the ‘Quiet balance working in Danielson, going to Year scholarship? Corner’ to ever win States for CT.” school, singing with the Hill Singers, TUESDAY, MAY 10 singing the National Anthem at Minor You sang for your talent — which song • Water Pollution Control Authority — 7 p.m. “When my cousin, Andrea, was a senior in League baseball games, and all of the WPCA Plant high school, she took part in this program did you sing? What do you like most other activities you do? about singing, and how long have you • Inland Wetlands Commission — 7 p.m. Town so I automatically had an interest. It seemed Hall Conference Room very intimidating at first but when you step been participating? Also, do you think “To be honest, I don’t even know how I jug- outside the box, it all feels more comfort- your involvement in the award winning gle it all. I wake up in the morning and I find WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 able. 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BY JAY CYR start playing earlier. SPECIAL TO THE VILLAGER Just before MANCHESTER, N.H. — With just over 5 Thanksgiving, the team seconds to go, the St. James girls 7th-8th had three games with grade team still had a chance to win the local non-league New England CYO (Catholic Youth catholic and public Organization) Championship being held in school teams. As hoped, Manchester, N.H. the team got off to a Maddie Lorange in bounded the ball to strong start, winning point guard Nikki Derosier, who pushed the the three games in lop- ball up the court passing to Adrienne sided fashion. Lorange who was positioned just over half Next, the team was court. Adrienne Lorange caught the ball, invited to play in a tour- turned, dribbled closer to the 3-point line nament in Johnston, and shot. R.I., against several First hitting the right side of the rim then large public schools. the backboard and finally the rim again — Again the Saints faired the ball unfortunately rolled off the left side quite well winning their without going in. first tournament of the Such ended a magical season for the young season, however, Saints, runner-up in the New England both games were very Catholic School Championship. Despite competitive. coming in second out of more than 150 As the Route 395 regu- catholic schools from all over New England lar season got under the 2-point loss was still devastating to a way, the coaching staff group of young women who had dedicated realized the team would the past nine months practicing and play- need to seek some addi- ing 12 to 14 hours per week. tional non-league games as the league lost two IN THE BEGINNING schools resulting in It all started back in June on an early only 12 regular season Saturday morning at an outdoor court in games. Brooklyn. THE FIRST SET- Courtesy photo From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. each Saturday the BACK The St. James girls’ varsity basketball team finished an impressive season with a second place finish in the New England CYO team came together to work on skills and (Catholic Youth Organization) Championship in Manchester, N.H. drills and begin formulating a plan for the Fortunately, the upcoming season. Eighth graders Adrienne Saints had their first Lorange, Elizabeth Sisko, Rachael Roach, opportunity for additional games by host- games. final buzzer sounded the St James Girl’s Nikki Derosier, Shannon McMaugh, sev- ing the 16th Annual St. James Varsity In league play, the Saints continued to Varsity had put together and outstanding enth grader Madeline Lorange and sixth Christmas Tournament for 7th-8th grade roll, finishing with a 12-0 record. Next, the game and were now headed to the finals of grader Meaghan Dion were there each week girls’ and boys’ teams. The brackets includ- team was invited to play in the St Anne’s the New England Catholic School with big aspirations for the upcoming sea- ed both public and catholic schools from 25th Annual Winter Tournament. Here Championship. son. Massachusetts, Rhode Island and again, the Saints brought home the champi- As mentioned above the Saints ended up As the calendar hit September, St. James Connecticut. In the second round of the onship trophy. losing in the Championship game to Saint School started classes and the girls became girl’s division the Saints came up against Following the St Anne’s Tournament the Thomas of Fairfield. However, the team bat- involved with either soccer or cross coun- Situate Middle school, the team they faced Saints began preparing for the 395 League tled from the opening tip with great team try. But basketball was still a clear focus on in the Thanksgiving Tournament in Championship Tournament. With a 12-0 defense but their offensive game was not as Friday evenings and Saturday mornings Johnston, R.I. With three minutes to go, the regular season record and an overall record productive. St. Thomas utilized a man-to- throughout September and October. Saints were down 35-23 and came roaring of 29-2, the Saints were the number one man defense, which the Saints had some Soon, other players began to join in the back with a stifling full court press but ran seed. success with in the first half, but were not weekly practices, including seventh graders out of time, losing 37-35. In the first round the Saints played able to sustain it in the second half, coming Karissa Slowik, Emily Gray and Alex Despite the loss the Saints realized how Trinity Catholic from Southbridge, and up 2 points short. after a relatively close first half came out Dorsey.As the soccer and cross-country sea- well their press could work and looked to LOOKING BACK sons ended the basketball season took off. capitalize on this during the rest of the sea- strong in the second half winning by 26 Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and son. points. Elizabeth Sisko had her best offen- Several keys players contributed signifi- Saturdays found the St. James gym filled sive game with 18 points along with 10 cantly throughout the season. with the girls’ varsity team for more than SAINTS ROLL points from Madeline Lorange and Nikki Madeline Lorange, the starting 2-guard, two hours running suicides, shooting, drib- Derosier. had a strong season, scoring on countless With the Christmas Tournament behind Next, the Saints expected to face St Pat’s bling and developing offensive and defen- them, the coaches wanted to continue chal- back-door plays and hitting many 3-point- sive plays. from Norwich, who had come in second ers from the left side of the court. lenging the team with both league and non- place in the regular season only losing to league opponents. Fortunately, having their Nikki Derosier ran the point for the STARTING OFF STRONG the Saints. Surprisingly the upstart St Saints, passing effectively, scoring when own gym helped in this effort by inviting Anne’s team from Webster, played their best As part of the Route 395 Catholic School several area teams to have home-home needed and rarely turning the ball over. She game of the year earning them a spot in the proved to be key to the team’s success League the Saints would start their regular games including St John’s of Old Saybrook championship, against the Saints. season schedule on Dec. 4. and all-star travel teams from Bolton, throughout the season. The championship game was fairly close Rachael Roach was a rebounding force However, coaches Jay Cyr, Chris Derosier Ashford-Willington, Hebron and the in the first few minutes then the Saints put and John Lorange felt the team needed to Johnston, R.I., winning all but one of these and toward the end of the season started on their press and ended the half strong adding to her scoring with several double- with a 31-16 lead. More of the same offen- figure games down the stretch. sive attack came in the second half with an Elizabeth Sisko was the offensive stopper Exploring the Pathways at…Killingly High School overwhelming half-court defense and an for the team, always having the assignment outstanding offense attack from Adrienne of guarding the most difficult opposing Lorange who dominated with 31 points with offensive player with great success. Not Journalism Rachael Roach chipping in with 10 points only did Elizabeth stop the other team’s star leading to a 51-31 final score. Along with an — she was adding significant points as well, undefeated regular season the Saints added often on break-away lay ups. the Tournament Championship as well. Shannon McMaugh was always the first Next up, was the Norwich Diocese player off the bench bringing much defen- Tournament, with the winner representing sive intensity and strong outside shooting. the diocese in the New England Catholic She was the one to come in and take on the School Tournament in Manchester, N.H. on role of the stopper and provide speed on the April 2-3. With their outstanding record the full court press. As with most teams the Saints were given a bye in the first round “sixth man” plays a pivotal role. Shannon and faced St Pat’s of Norwich for the cham- filled that role for the Saints throughout the pionship. Despite beating them twice dur- season. ing the regular season, the last time by 23 Karissa Slowick also provided some points, the game was very tight throughout. strength from the bench. Also very quick, Fortunately another strong offensive effort she was key to maintaining the team’s from Elizabeth Sisko (15 points) and defensive tenacity and with her speed was WORKING TOGETHER: Redline Co-Editor-in- GETTING IT RIGHT: Column Editor Aja Rachael Roach (10 points) helped the Saints Chief Rebecca Coolidge gives some advice to able to get many break away baskets. Barrette, a senior, checks final copy against pulled it out. Finally, the leading scorer, Adrienne journalist Courtney Olivo, both seniors, on her layout in preparation for the next issue of Next stop — the New Englands. Lorange, who scored double figures in 35 of upcoming story for the next edition of the award Killingly High’s Award winning monthly THE FINAL ROUND the 38 games, was a force throughout the winning monthly publication. newspaper The Redline. season. Adrienne was deadly from the 3- Killingly High School Senior, Rebecca Coolidge, has with students. From visits from Martin’s former col- After two weeks of grueling practice, the point line but also went to the basket with Saints headed up to Manchester, N.H., for authority providing an inside presence always loved magazines and wondered what it leagues with the Providence Journal, to AP the final tournament of the 2010-2011 sea- with offensive rebounding and put backs. would be like to write for a publication. The photographers, it is important for son. Adrienne was usually the focus of the Journalism pathway cultivated that early Journalism students to hear from profes- In the opening round the Saints faced St. opposing team’s defense, meeting that chal- interest into Coolidge’s current role as sionals. Perhaps the most effective way Leo’s of Leominster, Mass. This game saw lenge with her own intensity leading the Co-Editor-in-Chief of The Redline for students to make the connection St. James instituting their full court press team to a strong season. school newspaper. Says Coolidge, “I between high school and future careers from the first basket of the game. St. Leo’s thought that Journalism would be a good is to hear from Killingly graduates who was led by their eighth grade center, who LOOKING AHEAD stepping stone to take, and realizing that have pursued post-secondary degrees in was taller than all of the St. James for- In an effort to continue the team’s future with the pathway I could get college cred- Journalism. Recently, Killingly alumnus wards. However, despite the height advan- success, several younger players were its, it was perfect.” Coolidge plans to attend and former editor of The Redline, Corey tage the Saints were able to out rebound the brought up to help improve their skills and Eastern Connecticut State University to major in Smith, returned to visit the current Journalism class. St. Leo’s team through excellent boxing out prepare them for the coming years. Journalism, bringing her skills to the university’s newspa- Smith is a recent graduate of Keene State College in New and by challenging every attempted pass to Sixth graders Meg Dion, Morgan Harriot per. Coolidge’s story is common among the Journalism Hampshire. He continued his studies in Journalism at the center with strong perimeter defense. In and Samantha Caffrey, fifth grader Jordan the second half the Saints stretched the students, who are getting hands-on experience in the Keene and was presented with opportunities to experi- Desaulnier and fourth grader Olivia lead to more than 20 points, providing the Summiel rounded out the team. Their com- research, writing, and editing process of writing for pub- ence and write about a variety of topics, including his opportunity to rest the starters and provide lication. Under the leadership of teacher Richard Martin, time studying abroad in South Africa. Smith talked about mitment to the team, dedication to practice some playing time for some of the younger was crucial in the overall success of the a respected journalist with 30 years experience in the his time at Keene and was able to share advice with stu- team members. 2010-2011 Saint’s season. They will be looked field, the students produce monthly issues of The dents in the Journalism program who want to explore the Next, the Saints faced the much larger upon in the coming years to carry on the Redline. The paper is an example of the quality work pro- field after high school. Martin explains the importance of Nashua Regional Catholic School, the host basketball prowess at St James. duced in the Journalism pathway; The Redline took sec- graduates like Smith sharing perspectives with current school for the first two rounds. Nashua Although the season ended with a loss, ond place at this year’s American Scholastic Press students: “I think it’s important for students to find out Catholic had a strong season playing in a this was clearly one of the most successful Association’s national competition. This is the fifth year what is happening in the ‘outside world.’ One of the combined public and catholic school league St James girls’ varsity teams, which is say- that The Redline has achieved second place. The paper things that we incorporate into the paper is stories from in the Nashua region, preparing them well ing a lot considering some of the very also received first place at the 2002 and 2003 competi- graduates, and what they are doing. They might be for the New England Championship strong teams the school has produced in the tions. The accolades do not end with recognition of the Freshmen, Sophomores, or Juniors in college—they Tournament. Nashua came out strong with last 10 years. After playing together since paper; in 2010, Erica Gervaise won first place for ‘News write back and say, ‘this is what to watch out for, this is the lightening quick point guard leading fourth grade, the eighth graders will be the way on both ends of the floor. Their full Features’ in the state of Connecticut, through the what’s happening here, think about this.’ It’s inside infor- going their separate ways next year. court press stifled their first round oppo- Adrienne Lorange will attend Plainfield Connecticut Press Association. Martin reflects on the mation; I think it’s an important part of the papers.” Many nent but the Saints were able to repeatedly honor, “It says something about the quality of the paper of the graduates who write letters to The Redline are for- High School and become a Lady Panther on break it by passing over the top and ending the court, Nikki Derosier will continue her and the students who write for the paper.” mer Journalism students. The fact that former students with several lay-ups. By the end of the first basketball career at Pomfret Prep, Elizabeth In addition to The Redline, the Journalism program has are eager to maintain contact with the Journalism path- half the Saints were up by eight points sur- Sisko and Rachael Roach will be teammates published a literary magazine featuring student artwork, way is a testament to the program’s positive impact. With prising the host team on their own court. at Marianapolis Prep and Shannon poetry and creative writing. Martin is always looking for the passion students continue to show for the craft of The second half saw more of the same McMaugh is on her way to Woodstock dedicated students to take on the challenge of the literary writing, the Journalism pathway is sure to continue pro- with strong defense and excellent outside Academy. magazine, most recently finding that dedication in stu- ducing quality work and successful individuals. shooting from Adrienne Lorange, Nikki Clearly, the 2010-2011 season was quite dent Christine Peterson. For More Information on the Career Pathways Derosier and Madeline Lorange. Rachael special, the commitment all of the players Coupled with hands-on work involved with the newspa- Program, Contact Robert Brennan at 860-779-6663 Roach shored up the rebounding and showed was outstanding, practicing 10-12 per and literary magazine, Martin encourages members Elizabeth Sisko and Shannon McMaugh hours a week and playing in 38 games was of the Journalism community to share their experiences *Paid Advertisement played great defense on the opposing point challenging — but they never faltered. guard who had sliced through their previ- Congratulations to a great season. ous opponent’s defense with ease. As the THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, April 29, 2011 • A5 Arbor Day is your day to hug a tree WHAT IS IT?

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NEWS BRIEF In Memory of Leonard A. Balcunas Sr. Aug. 6, 1923 — April 26, 2009 Two arrested for burglary The 23rd Psalm: DAYVILLE — On Friday, April 8, at 1:57 a.m., Troop D received a 911 call from a concerned The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. citizen reporting a possible burglary in progress at the Travelers Shell in Dayville. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; The caller informed the Troop that he saw two subjects near the front of the store then the he leadeth me beside still waters. He alarm went off, but did not see the subjects flee. The Troop then received a call from the alarm restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths company reporting an alarm activation from that location. of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, Upon Troopers’ arrival to the scene, they conducted a building search with State Police K9 though I walk through the valley of the shad- Max with negative results. K9 Max was immediately deployed on a track for the subjects from ow of the death, I fear no evil; for thou art the front door. After a lengthy K9 track, Max located two females wearing dark hooded sweat- with me. Thy rod and thy staff they comfort shirts and a dark pants out in the middle of the woods. The two subjects who were now sever- me. Thou preparest a table before me in the al 100 yards from the road stated that they were waiting for a ride. Video surveillance of the presence of mine enemies; thou annointest crime confirmed that the two subjects located in the woods were the two subjects who had com- my head with oil; my cup runneth over. mitted the crime. K9 Max later located a black bag containing numerous packs of cigarettes Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me secreted in the woods. It was later learned that the subjects had also attempted to smash the all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the window at the Cumberland Farms just down the street from the scene of the original crime house of the Lord forever. resulting in additional charges of attempted burglary and criminal mischief. Stephanie A. Duquette, 19, 18 St. James Road, Danielson. Burglary 3rd, criminal mischief LOVE,PAULA LONG AND FAMILY 2nd, larceny 6th, theft from building. Kristen E. Lamontagne, 18, St. James Road, Danielson. Burglary 3rd, criminal mischief 2nd, larceny 6th theft from building.

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BY CLARE HOPKINS children from California to France, ond American to VILLAGER STAFF WRITER and many places in between, fol- sail solo around THOMPSON — In honor of Earth lowed Schwab’s progress in their the world. Day, sailor and two-time solo cir- classrooms via the Internet and After complet- cumnavigator Bruce Schwab shared learned about a number of topics ing his first solo a first-hand account of his journeys relevant to their studies, such as ice- race, Schwab had with the Marianapolis community bergs, winds and waves, and hurri- to refit the on April 18. cane formation. OceanPlanet for “We are all stewards of this beau- Schwab described difficulties he the Vendee Globe tiful earth, and each of us is person- faced during his first race. During Race. Unlike the ally responsible for the world we the first stage of the race from New Around Alone, leave behind,” said Headmistress York to England he broke the boom this is a non-stop Marilyn Ebbitt. “Today we welcome on his boat. During the second half race with no a man who has made the ocean his of the race he hit a big storm, fol- assistance avail- home who has sailed around the lowed by blowing up the water bal- able from land. world not once, but twice. He is a leg- last tank near New Zealand. From All of Schwab’s end in the sailing world who can New Zealand to Cape Horn he broke supplies needed Courtesy photo speak firsthand of the majesty, the boom a second time in a 30-knot to fit on board, Two-time solo circumnavigator Bruce Schwab visited Marianapolis Preparatory School on April 18 to power and fragility of this amazing squall. from his daily recount his two journeys and speak of the fragility of the world’s oceans. resource.” “I got to go all over the world for a rations of freeze- Schwab narrated footage of his tour of the world’s boatyards,” dried food, to fuel the ocean you realize you don’t do oceans. Around Alone Race in 2002, and the Schwab said. for the generator, solar panels and battle with Mother Nature…at best, “When you sail, you realize this is Vendee Globe race in 2004. Before He described a moment when he all materials needed for repairs. The you dance with Mother Nature with- truly an ocean planet, with 71 per- completing the two solo races, felt very discouraged and saw pilot revamped OceanPlanet was out getting your toes stomped,” he cent of our earth covered with Schwab needed sponsorship and so whales playing in a storm. designed with an unstayed mast, said. water,” he said. “When you are sail- created the OceanPlanet “They showed up at the right time meaning it had no wires holding it Schwab finished ninth, and ing in the middle of the pristine Foundation. During the races to convince me not to give up,” said up. Instead the mast was a giant car- became the first American to offi- ocean and you see a milk crate, it’s Schwab operated the foundation, a Schwab. “They were in the midst of bon fiber mast, allowing Schwab to cially finish the race, setting an the last thing you want to see. We 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, a storm and yet they still played.” sail 27,000 miles non-stop. American record of 109 days and 20 need to think about where the which seeks to provide classes and Though he didn’t place well, he Schwab showed photos of the hours. garbage goes,” he said. “The ocean programs on the water and promote found other joy in the adventure. freeze-dried food he ate during the “Whatever challenge comes your is a vast and incredibly powerful the importance of oceans. “I came in last, but I was very trip and played a video so the audi- way that you think is impossible, thing, and if we give it a chance, it is “Together we did the impossible; proud of last place, and I realized ence could hear the loud whine of there are people who will help you. amazing and it can recover. It’s not a we built a million dollar boat and how connected our world is,” he the keel. This was a solo race but it was not a lost cause.” raced it around the world twice,” said. “If I had not had this prepara- Asked about storms and 40-foot solo endeavor. I was the designated said Schwab. “I don’t recommend tion I probably would not have com- waves, Schwab said he enjoys “surf- driver, everyone else helped make it Clare Hopkins may be reached at it.” pleted the Vendee Globe.” Schwab ing” on the big waves, and which he happen,” he said. (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at During both the Around Alone also made the record-books for the considers “spectacular sailing.” Schwab also shared his thoughts [email protected]. and the Vendee, thousands of school “Around Alone,” becoming the sec- “When you spend a lot of time on about the impact of mankind on the

EDUCATION NOTEBOOK Aileen was first placed in a LifeSkills class- that the Killingly FFA Students have organ- Killingly Board of Education room at Warren Primary Center in South ized. Last year’s drive was a huge success and Bend for 10 hours a week in classroom with we thank the community and local business- Scholarship developmentally disabled children, most of es that helped support the event. whom were non-verbal. In this environment, For more information, please contact ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL KILLINGLY — The Killingly Board of Aileen rose to a new level of dedication to Sarah Davis-Phaiah, Vice President of the Education Scholarship applications are now education and children in need. She has Killingly FFA Chapter at 860-933-4575. PRE-K TO 8TH available at the Guidance Department or given over 700 hours to children in the South The Killingly FFA Chapter is a student online at www.//killinglyschools.org. Also Bend community. Olivia Critchlow, director leadership organization for students enrolled Monday,May 2: Cheesy bread with dipping available at the Superintendent’s office. of the CAT Program, wrote, “Aileen is one of in agriculture education classes. FFA is an sauce, assorted toppings, tossed salad, All applications must be submitted to the the most dedicated students I have ever integral part of the agriculture education dessert. Superintendent’s office by May 6. encountered. She has a quiet strength and program at Killingly High School and offers Tuesday, May 3: Build a sub on a roll with very calming presence about her that make numerous opportunities for members. ham, turkey, salami, bologna, cheese slices, her a wonderful leader in the community. pickles and potato chips, dessert. Saint Mary’s College Many students in South Bend have been Wednesday, May 4: Half Day – No Hot Garden Club Scholarship changed for the better because of their con- Lunches served. NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The Office for Civic tact with Aileen.” The Woodstock Area Garden Club gives an Thursday, May 5: Cinco De Mayo – Beef and Social Engagement (OCSE) at Saint “For me, service is about potential. It is the annual scholarship to a senior high school tacos, spanish rice, nacho chips and cheese, Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Ind., is opportunity to seek the good in everything, to student who will attend college with the dessert. pleased to announce that six students share in someone else’s story, to find new intention to major in agriculture, landscape, Friday, May 6: Chicken patty on a roll, let- received six unique service awards at a ban- heroes and to witness just one more miracle. horticulture or other environmental science. tuce, tomato, cheese, pickles and potato quet Tuesday, April 26, in Stapleton Lounge, It’s about being human,” Hurd said. “Every 1. Primary consideration will be given to chips, dessert. Le Mans Hall. time we put effort into something - our time, high school seniors from towns that WAGC Five of the awards are named for Sisters of our voices, our ideas, our hearts - it is serve, i.e. Ashford, Eastford, Killingly, the Holy Cross. The Sisters of the Holy Cross because we believe in it. We value it enough Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson and Woodstock. founded the Catholic all-women’s college in to risk vulnerability - to take the chance that 2. If no applications are received to meet 1844 and the awards are a tribute to the it might not work. And it is exactly when we criteria 1, consideration will be given to sen- founders’ mission — to help where help is are most tired and most doubtful that we ior students attending Killingly Vocational needed. The sixth award is named for an must commit ourselves even further, because Agricultural School. alumna, Patricia Arch Green ’61, who lived a it is then that we are finally able to grow a lit- 3. Final consideration will be given to stu- life dedicated to serving others. Winners are tle more.” dents attending college and majoring in agri- selected from nominations submitted by fac- culture, landscape, horticulture or other ulty and staff. As mentioned below, many of environmental science. the recipients participate in the College Scholarships Application deadline is June 1, 2011. Only MORE LEARNING ON Academy of Tutoring (CAT) Program, which applications received on or before that dead- is operated through the OCSE office. THE BACK PAGE NORTH GROSVENORDALE — The line will be considered. Applications will not The Sister Maria Concepta McDermott, American Legion Post 67, Rte. 200, is now be returned. Please return completed appli- CSC Award for Service accepting applications for the Carl Eccleston, cation and all related documents to: Judy in Education was Oscar Swanson, Bob Menoche and the Sal Gilliland (WAGC Scholarship), 250 Green awarded to Aileen Navarro Memorial Scholarships for Road, Woodstock, CT 06281. ERNEST JOLY Hurd, ’12, a social work Tourtellotte Memorial High School gradu- and communicative ates. Applications may be picked up at the & SONS, INC disorders double major Tourtellotte Memorial High School in the Scholarship Applications from Woodstock. She is Guidance Office, starting April 1, and sub- Home Owners Get 10% OFF ANY ORDER the daughter of Mark mitted no later than June 3. THOMPSON — Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Hurd and Diane Dept. is now accepting applications for the Manufactured Top Soil • Compost • Processed Gravel • Fill • Silt Hanson. 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y the time this latest hodge- for during the fuel crunch of the early ing my potential fuel savings simply Jerks (of which there are far too podge of mine greets your ROUND the 1970s, it was proven gas was more eco- to locate these service stations. many of the human variety) and jolts eyes we may be paying more nomically consumed when the I try not to leave the house on soli- can’t be doing the said computers Bthan $4 per gallon for gas at ROBIN speedometer didn’t budge past 55. Of tary errands. Each morning now I sit much good endeavoring to create a the pumps. course an extra incentive to observe down with myself and try to combine proper fuel supply. I really don’t understand why the RELAYS is passing up a speeding ticket my stops to the butcher,the baker and I frequently laugh at traffic light turmoil in Libya, which supplies 7 instead of the vehicle ahead. These the candlestick maker. I try not to go stop. Quite often the driver in the next percent of the world’s oil, can send ALAN fines are real wallet-wasters. I can do out again the same day unless it’s for lane will keep pumping his accelera- prices soaring. So what are we going SANDERSON without them! a walk. tor for a quick jump-start. When we to do about it besides fuss, complain Every morning I drive out for my Years ago and on particularly cold get the green light he’s off like he was and yell? I have some conservation newspaper and food necessities. I mornings I used to have to keep my shot out of a rocket. Who cares if he ideas, which I’d like to share with you best mileage. He told me without hes- can’t figure out why some drivers foot heavily on the accelerator until I uses extra gas to beat my forward rather than serve them up as a dic- itation (just out of curiosity,have you leave their cars running at a handy got the motor running fairly smooth- progress. The cost is his own. Yet, per- tate. ever seen a competent female convenience store. I don’t even do this ly. Then I could get going on my trav- haps having no place to go and all day For those working the same shift in mechanic? I never have). Besides in the dead of winter.Sure, this burns els, providing the engine didn’t to get there is helping me conserve the same neighborhood car pools good mileage, good gas keeps the gas. But the silly use of fuel pales decide to stall. If that occurred I’d gas more than I realize. Who really could be a practical answer. Ditto motor clean and helps pass emission against the loss of the auto. Such a have to go through the whole ritual knows? buses and even bicycles during good tests. I also try for regular tune-ups. I foolish loss would burn me up. again along with the necessary gas. Codicil: The British call it “the weather. But since I’m basically find that this maintenance almost I don’t go searching for cheaper gas However, today’s computerized sys- underground.” What do we call it? retired these options don’t apply to pays for itself in fill-ups avoided. fill-ups. Residing in the northeast cor- tems have enabled me to kick this me personally so I’ll get down to the These are my “dos.” Now I’ll bore ner of Connecticut places me in close habit. Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resident nitty-gritty of the family buggy. you with many of my “don’ts. proximity with Rhode Island and Keeping with computers and in the of Connecticut who lives in Danielson. I first asked my trusted mechanic I seldom exceed the speed limit. My Massachusetts where gas is admitted- absence of an impending accident I His writings have appeared in numer- which are the best fuels on the market contemporaries will remember that ly less costly.But I can’t see squander- try driving at a smooth, even clip. ous publications. Almost home

ay 165, boots on ground. Day exhaustion of being the sole adult. The next challenge we face is Dad’s actual His return in a few weeks will be the mirror 175, Dad gone from home. That’s not to say that I become robotic return to the fold. One would think that is a image of his departure nearly six months ago, Despite the fact that I know THE NEW and unfeeling. To the contrary. I stay simple thing, but it comes with its own set of though we have yet to work out the details of Dbetter than to do so, I am NORMAL painfully aware of the mental and emo- issues. The ship has had to sail without him, who will travel to whom. When and where we starting to think in “countdown” tional effects on the stateside spouse, and has done so relatively unencumbered for see each other again will be determined by his mode. And I really do know better. but I can’t let them dictate the course of several months now. It’s not a matter of terri- date of return. Regardless of those details, LAURA Getting to zero and still not having my life, or nothing would ever get tory,rather a matter of routine. When you sail just knowing he is in country will be just FISHER him home is mentally and emotion- accomplished. And were I to succumb solo, your methods are different from when cause for celebration. ANDERSEN ally devastating. I keep asking if to the bad days, what good am I to our you have a co-captain, and sometimes, it is not there is an official date of departure. children? Yes, they need to know that I, easy to give up the reins. Laura Fisher Andersen is a resident of There isn’t. Dad’s way of giving us a too, am sad; I miss Dad very much, but The military assists with the reintegration Putnam. She writes a bi-weekly column for the timeframe is by saying “16 days and a wake- dwelling on it won’t do any of us any good. process, mostly focused on the returning sol- Villager Newspapers. up!” But that doesn’t make it so. It then becomes a matter of drive. I am task dier than on the family members he or she is When this journey began 175 days ago for oriented. The calendar is color-coded, literally. returning to. And while they each face some of our family,day zero seemed forever away.Now A different color sticky dot for each member of the same issues, the soldier has to deal with it is just around the corner. It seems the older the family on which each commitment, be it the aftermath of having been in a potentially I get and the more I have to do, the faster time practice, game, dance, school event, or dangerous situation and perhaps having wit- seems to fly by. This deployment has been appointment, gets written so that a quick nessed life-altering events. Our lives stateside vastly different than the others. Though I glance from across the kitchen to the extra go on pretty much as they had, living in the on the can’t put my finger on the exact reason, I sus- large calendar tells me what I have to do today. comfort of our own homes, continuing with Deli avenue pect there are several — the advent of Skype Each day is a new beginning with its own set jobs and activities that we are familiar with 244 WOODSTOCK AVE., PUTNAM, CT 06260 has kept us closely involved in each other’s of challenges. I can indeed get children to dif- and having the love and support of those Ph: 860-963-7012 • Open 7 Days a Week lives a half a world away; the evolution of our ferent places at the same time if I plan accord- familiar faces around us. But what the soldier DON’T FORGET OUR family through the loss of loved ones and the ingly. deals with, the family must deal with in the MEALS TO GO growth of our own children. 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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 magine crafting a life with one career promot- TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 ing foreign films and FAX: (860) 928-5946 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner another as a purveyor of WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM I fancy soaps. FRANK G. CHILINSKI Cy Harvey, who died on April 14, succeeded professionally PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR and personally doing the things ADAM MINOR he loved. EDITOR Harvey, founder of Crabtree & Evelyn, opera enthusiast, Denying Wal-Mart is ‘folly’ wine connois- To the Editor: market (that will go unnamed) for $2.28 cents a seur, devoted COMMENTARY In response to an article in the April 22 edition of package. By strictly coincidence I was in the owner of your fine newspaper, there are several things I Putnam Wal-Mart the very next day and purchased Welsh corgis, would like to get straight for the record. the very same package of crackers for $1.26 — and affectionate It is very obvious to me that the Brooklyn writer neither package was made in China but in the good husband and was referring to my article of the previous week old USA. So, I don’t buy this bologna that all Wal- father, sophis- but sort of in a clandestine manner, but I got the Mart stuff is foreign. I go when (on a fixed income) ticated gar- Finding the dener and point and here is my response. I can save money and so do thousands if not mil- It is obvious to me that the writer is trying to dis- lions of others. consummate credit my credentials and my expertise in zoning It is my understanding that the Connecticut legal host, was a matters, which he apparently is a complete novice fees are drying up rapidly but the rumors are there man with a right words in this area. Anyone who has followed this case is plenty more cash to be wasted coming in from NANCY WEISS quick wit and from the beginning knows that from a legal stand- Massachusetts. a warm heart. point the BFSG never had a chance to come close to I believe that just about every avenue of appeal is From their first years in s an editor of a local newspaper, winning this case. exhausted, the courts and all the judges can not Woodstock, Harvey and his I sure do hear a lot of opinions As I said previously, the Wal-Mart people have agree that one single thing is amiss and the time wife, Rebecca, dove in to the successfully, in every court in Connecticut thus far, will soon come when the inevitable will happen. — some positive, some not so timeless rhythms of rural life. convinced every judge who was involved and is These people put up a courageous battle but as an They renovated and improved Amuch — but it is all well and involved in this situation that to date, everything is expert in this field since 1978 I have yet to find one good in my book. an antique home and estab- in compliance according to law. substantial argument the courts will accept and lished one of the most extraor- Every week, I have to filter through dozens The headline if last week’s letter was “BSFG is thus far has rejected every reason placed before of letters to the editor and Sound Offs, and dinary private gardens in the right on track.” That is true, but the track is on a them to date. region. They raised two daugh- decide what is fit to print and what is not. dead end and going nowhere. In the “Sound Off” From my recent survey speaking to many people ters in town and welcomed an Admittedly, as is the case when any human section of the same edition, I note a writer asked in Brooklyn, the writer seems to imply that it is array of playful corgis into being is in charge of the content that is the same questions I asked weeks ago and got no only a few who are promoting this great endeavor their lives. Harvey liked to walk viewed, some things answers. That writer inquired, “Where was BFSG when in fact it is a very small minority who have the dogs on the Woodstock slip through the cracks when Advance Auto Parts demolished a home and tried from day one to stop it. Common, often thinking how (that’s an editorial for a built a new facility?” He also inquired where were It would be my educated guess that at least 85 to 90 much it must please the different day), but as a they when the new CVS was built and the percent of Brooklyn residents anxiously await the Willimantic Savings Bank?” Is this what you call grand opening and 95 percent of the surrounding passers-by to see the short- rule, we adhere to a cer- legged dogs he thought so tain code here at “preserving the rural character of the town?” towns cannot wait until that day comes too. I recently visited several businesses in Brooklyn, Trying to mislead the people of Brooklyn that charming. Stonebridge Press Putnam and Willimantic as well as Providence, and this is not going to happen is folly. So, BFSG, start It was typical of Harvey’s cast when it comes to our the writer may be interested to know I purchased telling the people the truth and as I said, the time to of mind to think of how other letters to the editor and some clothing from Nicaragua, Thailand, Somalia, “preserve the rural character of the town” went people might enjoy something Sound Off policy. After Japan and Australia, as well as China. To blame over the dam 34 years ago. he could do with ease. THE MINOR all, not everything that this on Wal-Mart shows how much the writer See you all at the groundbreaking ceremony and As Crabtree & Evelyn gained is submitted can be DETAILS knows about commerce. the great grand opening! international stature, Harvey published. For the record, I recently purchased some peanut ALBERT F. B RUNO would demur when compli- ADAM Yet still, I get calls, e- butter nab crackers at a very popular American DAYVILLE mented on his success and MINOR mails, messages, won- instead attribute it to others. dering what goes into While there must have been the decision making moments of frustration, for process. What makes a letter OK? What can Pomfret facing post office problems those of us lucky to be within the editor do to a letter before it goes to Harvey’s large circle of friends, press? To the Editor: (C) Discontinue a USPS-operated post office, sta- there was never a flicker of Here’s a behind-the-scenes look. On April 13, a small number of citizens with a zip tion, or branch without providing a replacement arrogance or need for personal As a newspaper, it is well within our legal code of 06259 attended an informational session to facility. credit. learn about the potential closing of the Pomfret (A) A postmaster vacancy; Strong opinions sprang to his rights to edit any and all letters to the editor Center Post Office. (B) Emergency suspension of the USPS-operated lips, when it came to politics. as we see fit, for length (the letters have to fit All rural delivery residents and rental box hold- retail facility due to cancellation of a lease or rental Harvey was a Democrat and an on the page after all!) and content. Obviously, ers with the 06259 zip code received a letter of such agreement when no suitable alternate quarters are any libelous content (and really, any infor- meeting and a questionnaire to be returned by available in the community, a fire or other natural old-style liberal. Nothing made mation that is impossible to verify) will not April 8. Not many citizens returned the question- disaster, severe health or safety hazards, challenge him madder than politicians be published. Most of the time, if a letter naire. to the sanctity of the mail, or similar reasons; whom he thought were dishon- contains libel or is malicious in any way, I In a consolidation program, the US Postal (C) Earned workload below the minimum estab- est, self-serving or stupid. will throw it away. Let’s just be honest. This Service is looking to close post offices who do not lished level for the lowest non-bargaining (EAS) Whether commenting on inter- kind of content has no place in the local have a postmaster. The Center Post Office has been employee grade; national news or local goings- newspaper.You know it. I know it. Let’s move without a postmaster for about two years and the (D) Insufficient customer demand, evidenced by on, Harvey enjoyed coherent, on. lease on the building is coming up for renewal. declining or low volume, revenue, revenue units, reasonable argument. Like all This isn’t to say that all libel is intentional. From this location, there are three rural carriers, local business activity, or local population trends; good conversationalist, he was Sometimes, it’s subtler, or even unintention- two clerks, and two rural carrier associates. The (E) The availability of reasonable alternate also willing to listen to anoth- er’s opinion. al in some cases (trust me, I can usually tell three rural carriers service 1,245 households and access to postal services for the community served the building has approximately 334 rental boxes by the USPS-operated retail facility; or Harvey’s first love, history when this is the case). In these instances, I with 263 rented. (F) The incorporation of two communities into and literature, had been height- will remove just the part in question, and The other post office on the hill with a zip code of one or other special circumstances. ened by graduate study in edit the letter as to keep the message of the 06258 has no rural delivery service. There are (iv) Within the first 30 days after the written France. He read voraciously letter intact. approximately 300 rental boxes with 200 rented. determination is made available, any person regu- and was as happy with a new Other reasons a letter may not be pub- This location has a postmaster with one part-timer. larly served by a post office subject to discontinu- translation of a Russian novel lished (or be altered) include plagiarism (i.e. None of the box holders at this location were noti- ance may appeal the decision to the Postal as he was with his beloved copying and pasting non-attributed informa- fied by the US Postal Service of the April 13 meet- Regulatory Commission. Where persons regularly detective stories. He felt serious tion and passing it off as your own words); ing, which will affect the whole town. Why? served by another type of USPS-operated retail reading of the classics was the sense of time (this happens if, for example, The clock is ticking and it appears that Pomfret facility subject to discontinuance file an appeal mark of an educated person, so the letter is about an event in the future, but will have only one post office. At the present, nei- with the Postal Regulatory Commission, the he donated a collection to the letter does not run until after said event ther post office could accommodate the others General Counsel reserves the right to assert defens- Woodstock Academy to assure rental boxes. Parking at either location is limited es, including the Commission’s lack of jurisdiction — in this case, certain wording may need to that area students would have and any increase in traffic could cause problems. over such appeals. be changed); and grammar, because, well … access to the treasures he loved let’s be honest — some have a way with Both post office buildings are leased by to the US Presently,it takes 18 months to close a post office, Postal Service. the new rules would change that process to 13 deeply. words more than others, and that’s OK! We The USPS has proposed new rules to Amend months. Most of us would agree Pomfret needs He drank moderately but are here to help. If you have something to Regulation for Post Office Closing. Under 241.3 only one post office but where it is located is anoth- Harvey was a wine aficionado, say, we are here to help you say it! Discontinuance of USPS-operated retail facilities, er matter. In the real world, it should be centrally seeking out special vintages to So what’s the point of all this? Why talk (a) Introduction, (1) Coverage. (i) This section located with adequate parking for safe entering and open at parties and at his table. about this process? First, this is meant to put establishes the rules governing the Postal Service’s exiting. He would pour a glass and com- you in the shoes of the editor, but it’s also for consideration of whether an existing retail post Once again, it’s time that all citizens of Pomfret ment on its merits. In summer, you to see that we care about the content that office, station, or branch should be discontinued. get involved and be heard. If you don’t, you may not he enjoyed sitting in his garden goes into our pages. Are we perfect? Far from The rules cover any proposal to: be happy with the outcome by the US Postal with friends, a straw hat shield- it! But the words that grace these pages are (A) Replace a USPS-operated post office, station, Service. Contact the first selectmen and sound off. ing his baldhead, with a chilled meant to portray the thoughts of our readers or branch with a contractor-operated retail facility; bottle of wine, corgis at his feet in a fair, honest and accurate way. So, if you (B) Combine a USPS-operated post office, station, FORD FAY and lively conversation buzzing have something to say, let us be the forum to or branch with another USPS-operated retail facili- POMFRET around his ears. express it. ty, or Cy Harvey gave generously to We look forward to hearing from you! causes and organizations. Once at a meeting, I saw him lean Do you have a letter to the editor? Send it to Get involved in budget decision-making process toward a friend and offer a sig- us! E-mail Adam Minor at aminor@stone- nificant gift to the Audubon bridgepress, or mail it to P.O. Box 90, To the Editor: Some of you many not be aware that the educa- Center in Pomfret. No muss. No Southbridge, MA 01550. Adam may be I wish to communicate to the taxpayers and vot- tion board is not allowed to decrease their overall fuss. Just Cy once again quietly putting his money where he reached at 508-909-4130. ers of Pomfret the importance of getting to one of budget from the year prior.This is called Minimum the Board of Finance (BOF) workshops as they Budget Requirements (MBR). Although there has thought it should go. Land analyze both the town and education budgets. been talk by our governor that he may consider preservation, the arts and local Here are the dates and times (which are subject exceptions to the MBR requirements for towns volunteer efforts benefited from to changes per the board). Check with the town hall which have seen a decrease in their school’s popu- his clear-eyed appreciation of SOUND OFFS or their web site for the latest before you go. lation (as I believe Pomfret has), the MBR is cur- their causes. The public hearing on both budgets is scheduled rently in order. See this site for more info on MBR: Cy loved food, both at home for May 4, 7 p.m. at the PCS cafeteria. A BOF special http://www.cga.ct.gov/2010/rpt/2010-R-0057.htm. and in local eateries. He sup- Differences between meeting will follow the hearing to take action on Some other information for you to consider ported area restaurants by din- the budgets. From this point, the Board of before you contact the town boards: The board of ing out often and touted area local business Selectmen (BOS) will schedule a town meeting or education has experienced a significant shortfall chefs. No matter where he and referendum. The next BOF meeting will be May 9, this budget year. In the past, these shortfalls have Rebecca, traveled in the world, PCS conference room, 6:30 p.m. An additional been taken care of via the town’s general fund. he was happy to return home and mega stores workshop will be on May 12 if needed. Usually, these are special education costs because and enjoy the hospitality of It is my understanding that the BOF makes the of a child having recently moved into town. How friends and the warm welcome decision as to whether the budgets are voted on as much longer can this go on? Also, the board of edu- he received when in public. one or two separate votes if brought to referendum. cation is considering all-day kindergarten. Having SOUND OFF: The last time I saw Cy Harvey, It is the decision of the BOS to schedule a town read some of the recent minutes (found on the Am I the only one thinking Mr. Bruno has a just hours before he had a meeting vote on the budgets or send the budgets to town website), one teacher feels that he would get a problem understanding the difference in local a referendum vote where all can have the chance to better grasp of his students’ quirks if allowed this stroke, he was at a fundraiser small and medium sized business, sensible make their voices heard. Let them know what you luxury of having your children for a full day weaving his way through the growth and a huge 24-hour corporate mega would like. instead of a half-day. We taxpayers continue to pay crowd. He was sporting his store? If you cannot get to one of these scheduled meet- out legal fees to fight a citizens’ complaint whereby trademark bow tie and a big He should take Mark Twain’s advice to ings as noted above, please take five minutes to the citizens were unable to follow along without smile. While it is sad that his heart himself. Maybe he is so interested by phone, e-mail, or write to these two boards. Here is copies of what the board was privileged to see at a lively presence is gone, he this so-called marvelous endeavor because he the Board of Finance email address: board meeting. leaves a fine example of how to is looking forward to going to the promised [email protected], and First Selectman: What say you? craft a life from joyful contra- Wal-Mart heaven in Arizona to join the other [email protected], Selectmen: Tony dictions. angels. Emilio: [email protected], Maureen Nicholson: MARY SMUTNICK [email protected]. POMFRET CENTER THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, April 29, 2011 • A9 OPINION LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Keeping an eye on Flexer Words of wisdom from ‘Mr. S’ To the Editor: rent tax system, as Mr. Ryan proposes, does To the Editor: pletes their investigation, it is important that I was driving to work last week, going raise taxes. After all even if the current tax Apparently,the “Campaign to Re-Elect Mae voters’ attention not be diverted from one through Putnam as usual, and saw a gentle- rate quadruples, there are enough legal ruses Flexer,” is well under way in the 44th District! very important issue: corruption in politics. man holding a sign on the corner near the to pay next to nothing or even nothing as GE On April 1, a front page story appeared in It is true that much of the legislation that town parking lot (I’m sure many other read- demonstrated. the Killingly Villager revealing that Mae Mae Flexer has supported is important and ers also caught a glimpse). This is all early posturing for the 2012 Flexer’s first campaign from 2008 is under makes us feel good, it is also true that her leg- The sign, and I’m paraphrasing, mentioned Presidential contest. A prudent approach to investigation by Connecticut’s State Election islation can never be used to “whitewash” that gasoline was $4.05 and that this was the deficit should win Republicans brownie Enforcement Commission. political corruption. Corruption at all levels, Obama’s fault. Apparently the gentleman, points in the general election. But the fact Jumping into action, Mae Flexer decided to federal, state and local, must to be uncovered, lets call him “Mr. S” (short for Mister Sign) is that party polls reflect favorably on showman do what she could to deflect the public’s atten- investigated and stomped out! It is vitally not privy to the intricacies of the commodi- Donald Trump imply that the base is clue- tion away from this investigation. Sure important that the Killingly Villager shows ties exchanges and how market forces influ- less. enough, and one week later, The Villager ran the same zeal in their coverage of the Flexor ence prices. It’s no surprise that oil, which For oil and gas prices to come down so a front page story singing the praises of Mae SEEC investigation as they seem to show was hovering around $85/barrel, spiked must our debt and S&P by dropping Flexer’s push to reduce domestic violence. when it comes to reporting all of those other when Libya began to fall apart. Fear that the America’s credit outlook to negative is hold- Just two weeks after that, The Villager ran “feel good” stories. Mideast “freedom contagion” would spread ing a big gun to the government’s head. essentially the same story, also on the front to other oil producers fed further speculation Expect compromise on all sides. Reductions page. While no one should judge Flexer’s guilt FRED RUDER that supply would be disrupted. Saudi Arabia in Medicare and Medicaid as well as Social or innocence regarding the “misappropria- DAYVILLE quickly realized the foolishness behind this. Security and Defense. At the same time sim- tion” of public funds until the SEEC com- Besides squashing protesters and after ini- plifying the tax code to remove the exotic tially increasing production, they then cut it. deductions will be a de facto tax increase. Those business savvy sheiks knew that even- Even raising tax rates a few percentage Left in the cold? tually bubbles burst. It happened three years points, as they were under President To the Editor: more oil. I’m talking about heating oil for this ago when black gold was knocking at Clinton’s halcyon days, should have little At one time or another many of us have winter. You still haven’t answered the ques- $150/barrel. Pretty hard to pin this one on the effect on business. Do all this and inflation written to our Congressmen with questions tion. President. evaporates. that affect our lives and want to know what Answer, Part 4: We need energy efficiency.I That said, Mr. S may have a point. The So, Mr.S may yet become part of downtown the Congressman is going to do about it. have insulated, replaced windows and low- President could have pushed for a more Putnam sign lore. Members of this vocifer- In most cases we get a form letter back that ered the thermostat. The Congressman talks ambitious domestic energy program. ous club seem to have it in for Mr. Obama. So is lengthy, but does not answer the question. about energy research funded by bailout Aggressively tapping our natural gas here are a few other controversial placards We just throw it away in disgust and disap- funds (TARP) that have proven to be a waste reserves and morphing cars, and more that may be flashed in the coming days. pointment in our elected officials. of taxpayer money and years away. Maybe importantly the truck fleet, to accommodate “What’s with all that snow this winter! I I recently asked a question of my they should have used TARP money to buy this, would instantly flood the market with was on my roof nine times just shoveling it Congressman and received a lengthy form let- oil? But again the Congressman talks about excess fuel. At the same time, driving newer, off and still my roof leaked! Obama!” ter back that begs for analysis. gas mileage and I’m talking about heating oil more efficient vehicles cushions any price Trouble is, more volatile weather patterns The Question: Congressman, do you have for this winter. increase. Oil and gasoline costs plummet. Mr. are to expected from global warming and the any ideas on how the people of Connecticut What I had hoped to hear from the S, in small print, has reminded us of the law President does have this on his radar. Better that use oil for heat will be able to afford to Congressman, was that oil drilling bans were of supply and demand. to blame John Boehner. heat their homes this coming winter? going to be lifted and that a multi-billion dol- More important though is the President’s How about, “Can you believe the Red Sox? Answer, Part 1: We need to curb speculation lar oil refinery was in the works to be built foot dragging in attacking the burgeoning 0-6 to start! And Crawford can’t hit and we in the market. Big Help? That won’t happen right here in New England to process the new national debt. As it goes up the value of our paid him $142 million! Obama (and any by this winter. It takes 3-plus years to bring found oil. That Natural Gas Companies were dollar goes down leading to higher commodi- Yankee) sucks!” murderers to trial. Speculators? expanding service to all homes in New ty prices. When the President’s own deficit No, Red Sox nation, relax. If Dice K and Answer, Part 2: We need responsible domes- England. That nuclear energy technology commission reported on austerity solutions, Lackey can pitch like they have lately the Sox tic oil drilling development. The only irre- was being transferred from the submarines and after his State of the Union address, we will be just fine. sponsible domestic oil drilling I can think of to the utility companies. This would have cre- had hoped to see an actual plan. Instead we Or, “How could American Idol vote off is to drill where there is no oil, like the exist- ated energy competition and lowered prices, got the usual Washington bickering over the Pia?! Even Randy was ticked! That was un- ing oil leases the Congressman talks about. but based on the Congressman’s lengthy let- budget, which boiled down to the Republican American! Why didn’t Obama stop this? Then he goes off subject by saying we should ter that will never happen. Not for this com- desire to torpedo Planned Parenthood. This Where’s the Presidential pardon?” get better gas mileage in our cars. I guess we ing winter anyway. was a poorly veiled attempt to appease their Actually I’m more partial to Dancing With will have to live in our cars for warmth. pro-life base. Mr. S would have been more the Stars (Idol isn’t the same since Paula Answer, Part 3: We need renewable energy. HAROLD REEVES accurate in blaming all of Washington. ditched) so my sign would mention that But Paul Ryan took the bull by the horn in Kirstie was picked over Petra. Awful. But not Last I knew it takes quite a few years to make DANIELSON presenting a true deficit reducing long-term the President’s fault. Just a clueless bunch of plan. Another more draconian Republican home voters. plan soon followed. Mr. Obama finally So, Mr. S. shouldn’t feel too bad. He’s just Where has our money and jobs gone to? revealed his own more modest proposal part of an exclusive majority. To the Editor: very bad shape. Our mayor said it is the which included doing away with the Bush tax Putnam before 1955 — the population was state’s responsibility. The YMCA should not cuts for the wealthiest Americans. We need to LEE WESLER more than 10,000 people. That is how it be the mayor’s concern. The bridge is a realize that removing loopholes in the cur- WOODSTOCK became a city. Memorial Bridge for our veterans in our We had textile, optical, thread and other town. The people of Putnam have to go over factories, business in our downtown, plus this bridge every day. It is a disgrace to our many schools. After the flood we lost our fac- town. I have brought this up to our town and Fixing GOP starts at the ground level tories and a lot of our businesses. The popu- state since 2004. All ears and eyes are closed lation went down to 7,000. We don’t have the to it. Where have the administrator, commu- To the Editor: If joining a Republican Town Committee is factories or businesses and schools we used to nity developer improved our town? There are many points well taken in Paul not appealing, simply offering to help out dur- have. Now we have a town administrator and Our money should not go to private proper- Hennan’s April 22 letter to the editor. ing the busy campaign season would be wel- community developer. What have they done ty owners to start a business with no money While I personally agree with most of comed. It is not necessary to put oneself out to create factory jobs for us since they have coming back to the tax payers. We don’t need them, there is a matter left unsaid in his let- front to run for office or write letters to edi- been hired? River trails and farmers market a town planner. ter. What are Republicans to do with a tors. There are many opportunities to help don’t get us jobs. Before the flood we didn’t If anyone likes what I had to say please Connecticut GOP unable to successfully behind the scenes: place telephone calls, have an administrator or community devel- come to our Concern Citizens Meeting, first recruit good candidates and that has a ten- attend town meetings, help on a commission, oper. Now our mayor wants to hire a town Tuesday of every month at the Putnam dency to apply “politics as usual” to the ones welcome new members, contact legislators, planner. We don’t need more government to Library at 6 p.m. who do venture forth, ruining their cam- and assist with fundraisers. Newcomers will tell us what we can do and can’t do. paigns and our chances of balanced represen- see that the few who have been in the game Our sidewalks and roads are in bad shape. DOLLY PETRIN tation. If the CT GOP could be brought up on for years would find their spirit once again. Our Pomfret Street Memorial Bridge is in PUTNAM charges of negligence, 2010 would have been While it may take years to accomplish a the year. restructure, it is obvious that if not started The GOP will not straighten itself alone. yesterday, the people of this great nation That can only be accomplished by citizens at could be serving a one-party government — Woodstock committee to host land use/tax impact workshop the ground level. Conservative individuals just as we are living under now in need to disregard feelings of discomfort and Connecticut. To the Editor: for the Green Valley Institute. Her goal is to anger to bring change to the party,thus to our Please try not to hold this against me, but educate taxpayers as to the financial impacts nation and state. People interested in finding RITA CONRAD — I am not a Woodstock native. of each type of potential land use, be it com- out how they can lend a hand should contact POMFRET CENTER My family came to live in Woodstock in the mercial, residential or farmland/open space. their local Republican Town Committee. fall of 2009 due to a change in my employ- Real life case studies from Eastern ment. We could have lived much closer to my Connecticut towns will be discussed with an work location in Boston, but we, as many eye towards how each land use decision has town residents, have specifically chosen to impacted that town’s tax bills. I look forward live in Woodstock. Our choice was not for to learning what I can do to stabilize my tax Practicing good stewardship Woodstock’s quality school system, its quaint bill and how to preserve the reasons why I, small town feel, its rural character or the pas- and perhaps you, chose to live in Woodstock. To the Editor: better on your face and you will save money toral farmland views. Our choice was based Information regarding this workshop can be Let’s take the science out of environmental- and reduce your trash. Take the time to show on a melding of all of these. Upon moving to found in this publication, on the Woodstock ism for a moment (we may want to add it back and teach your children about the world they town, I became an active member of the town website (www.woodstockct.gov) and fly- in later). inhabit. It’s fun! Let their creative imagina- newly formed Woodstock Open Space ers around town. Additionally, Ms. Stahl’s We are fortunate when it comes to our geo- tions go by reusing things, rather than just Funding Study Committee. It’s a long name, research and this workshop will be the topic graphic location on planet earth. We have throwing them out. but it has a simple mission — to identify, of an interview with Gary “O” on the WINY hills and streams, trees and wildlife, and Some of us are old enough to remember study the financial impacts of and make rec- morning show on June 6 at 7 a.m. I, and oth- weather that while trying at times is never saving buttons off of clothes no longer wear- ommendations to the Board of Selectman ers, have chosen to live in Woodstock. Long- boring. We have yards and gardens and parks. able, then cutting up whatever it was to make regarding possible funding options for term resident families have chosen to stay in We live close to the ocean, and can enjoy its doll clothes. Odd lumber pieces, old wheels acquiring the development rights to or direct Woodstock — each for our own reasons. Let’s many offerings, at the beach or on the table. and gears can be reconstructed into neat purchase of farm/open-space land. Towards do what we can to preserve and protect that Many of us cannot imagine living anywhere stuff. It costs little, the odd spool of thread, a this end, the committee is hosting an educa- which we cherish. Everyone is encouraged to else. For the most part, we have the where- few nails and screws and they’re off. They tional workshop titled: “The Fiscal Benefits attend on the 14th. with-all to raise our families here, though not also are not sitting in front of the television of Working Lands and the Impact on Local without struggles at times. or the computer. They are learning and hav- Property Taxes” on Tuesday, June 14, at 7 STEVE SMOCK As we currently find ourselves at an eco- ing fun. nomic precipice, it is an appropriate time to There is no shortage of scientists who are p.m., at the Woodstock Town Hall. The speak- WOODSTOCK er will be Paula Stahl, co-director and take a second look at how we use our person- examining the “big picture” when it comes to Community Planning and Finance Educator al resources. We try to make fewer trips to the our world. Making cleaner energy, reducing store, maybe eat out less and many of us are global warming, replanting forests where spending more time at home. This does not they have been cut down for our comfort and mean doom and gloom. It’s a great time to convenience. There are projects to keep the Food for thought look at what we have, and encourage our chil- species we have, and to feed the world’s grow- dren to learn about nature. Help them plant a ing population. They are working to create To the Editor: nationally.Famine in much of the world is at little garden. It’s easy.Whether you make it in sanitary living conditions in areas around A recent notice of an “all you can eat” din- crisis levels, we all know that, and the situa- the ground or an old plastic milk jug doesn’t the globe that do not enjoy our geographic ner got my attention. tion could get worse. It would be to our cred- matter. Green beans are fast and easy,and the fortunes. If you feel passionate about the big The event was a fundraiser for a worthy it, individually as well as collectively, to day they can be picked is cause for celebra- picture and want more information, take a cause and I have no problem with that. What remain mindful of both dilemmas, obesity tion, even if there are only a few. Plant a tree, course in Environmental Science at the I do have a problem with is the means. and hunger,and act accordingly.How refresh- with a “growth stick” to hold it up. You can Community College. Remember though, if When obesity is a major health issue in ing it would be if organizers of a future mark both the trees height and the children’s we all take little, manageable steps, the big America the all you can eat dinners, far fundraiser, for the same fee, proposed serving as they grow. picture will start to shrink. We can’t afford to worse the prevalence of eating contests with bread and water. No one would have to con- Put up a bird feeder and get a book of waste our precious gifts, whether they are prizes awarded to the champion gluttons, are tend with acid reflux the morning after and Eastern US birds, so you will know who is our children, our home or our community. not only irresponsible from a health stand- fundraising expenses would be minimal. coming to feed at it. Need a rainy day project? Waste less, reuse when possible and practice point but grossly,pardon the pun, insensitive. I bet the good folks would still show up. Get a piece of pretty, but inexpensive fabric good stewardship. We will all be better off, Most of us receive appeals to “help the hun- remnant. Cut it into even squares, make a lit- and our children will inherit the earth. gry” at least annually and often more fre- BEN WILLIAM tle hem all the way around. You now have quently.These appeals acknowledge the exis- POMFRET napkins for your table instead of paper. They SUSAN MISENHEIMER tence of hunger domestically as well as inter- take up no room in the laundry basket, feel NORWICH A10 • Friday, April 29, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER

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and works in Japan. Leary’s friend very enthusiastic about the project around 180 cranes and took home the school. FOLD worked for the ministry in Tokyo and it spread as students taught 50 that had been folded incorrectly “It was a nice creative way to get continued from page A1 and was responsible for locating others outside of the music depart- to fix. our music department and even foreigners, helping them contact ment how to make cranes. Senior and Tri-M member students outside the music depart- ect, “Cranes for Japan” as a service their families, and get safely out of “Soon cranes were being deposit- Ashley Nicols made almost 200 ment to work together. It was a dif- project. For each crane made the Japan after the massive earth- ed in the band room every few cranes. ferent and caring way to help in organization donated $2, up to quake and tsunami on March 11. hours,” said Leary. “This student project not only Japan,” said Olivia Lamusta. $200,000. “The effort was, and still is, very After a few days Leary learned benefitted Japan in showing them The organization received more “The idea was to make as many difficult for her and as she was that Students Rebuild was receiv- to have hope, but also brought our than $700,000 cranes from all the cranes as we could, hopefully 1,000, struggling, I was feeling helpless,” ing more cranes than they had school together as a whole. Also I states, seven Canadian provinces and send them to Students Rebuild said Leary. “When I found this hoped for and had set a deadline for wanted to help and make as many and 30 countries. According to the for inclusion in an art installa- crane effort, I felt that perhaps it sending them in. In the end the cranes as possible that I did them at foundation’s website the donation tion,” said Leary. “The donation would be a good way for my stu- TMHS students made 1,523 cranes. home, in class and also made my was doubled to $400,000. would go to Architects for dents to feel connected with the “I was so proud and amazed that sister help as well. I really wanted Humanity and would be used to world outside of Thompson and they’d done so much,” she said. everyone to know and help Japan,” Clare Hopkins may be reached at help rebuild in Japan.” maybe they could experience the Some students went above and said Nichols. (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail Leary said she chose the project thrill of helping others.” beyond to contribute to the project. Other seniors agree that the proj- at [email protected]. because of a good friend who lives Leary said that students were Freshman Madison Dipilato made ect fostered a sense of unity among Courtney visits Quiet Holocaust survivor set for presentation married Nathaniel Lazan. support education, technology, and SURVIVOR Lazan’s mission is speak to as professional development at the Corner to ‘Reach out continued from page A1 many students as possible to ask College. them to be tolerant of others, not All the funds raised stay local and trapped in Nazi Germany.The family stereotype based on religious belief, go to the students who attend the col- eventually made it to Holland, but color, race, or national origin. Her lege for credit and non-credit cours- and Read’ soon thereafter it was occupied by presentation stresses the important es. the Nazis. During the next six years of positive thinking as well as inner The Foundations Annual the Blumenthals lived as refugees, in strength when trying to overcome Scholarship Night will take place on transit and prison camps that includ- “Having made literacy a key adversity. Wednesday, May 4 at 5:30 p.m. More ed Westerbork in Holland and COURTNEY focus of my education agenda, I Lazan will be giving a presentation than $90,000 in scholarships will be continued from page A1 Bergen-Belsen in Germany.The fam- was proud to join Dr. Matsen and having lunch with QVCC and presented to current and future ily all survived the camps but and Connecticut Reach Out and Quinebaug Middle College students QVCC students. the alphabet, understanding Marion’s father, Walter, died of Read to see firsthand the benefit during the day. In the evening, mem- For more information regarding books are read left to right, and typhus just after liberation by the of this program,” said bers of the community are able to Marion or the QVCC Foundation, being able to understand and Russians in 1945. Courtney. attend her presentation. Limited please contact Monique Wolanin, tell stories. The program seeks In the next three years, Marion, Courtney’s visit to the tickets are available for purchase for director of college development, to combat illiteracy and make her mother and brother struggled to Pediatric Center was one of $50 per person through the QVCC [email protected] or sure children are school ready. obtain the necessary papers until three stops in the northeast cor- Foundation. The funds will benefit 860-412-7328. The website also states that they finally were able to board a ship ner. the foundation. reading difficulty contributes for the United States. Lazan was 13 The congressman also The QVCC Foundation seeks to Clare Hopkins may be reached at to school failure so children when she arrived in the U.S. and her stopped at RADeCO, Radiation raise funds to provide the opportuni- (860) 928-1818, ext. 112,i or by e-mail at need to be protected against family settled in Peoria Ill. In the Detection Company in ty to attend QVCC to all residents of [email protected]. illiteracy during the years next two years was able to graduate Plainfield. The manufacturer Northeastern CT, regardless of before they enter school. from high school. At the age of 18 she has built radiation air sampling income. The funds are also used to The program relies on pedi- units being used by the U.S. atric healthcare providers Military at three air bases in becoming trained in a three- Japan in the wake of part model to promote early lit- Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear eracy and school readiness. In plant disaster. RADeCO has Wine tasting popular event of Exchange Club the exam room, doctors and been a supplier of air samplers nurses speak to parents about to various branches of the mili- in CT and Windham County specifi- national service organization. It is the importance of reading tary and to the nuclear industry EXCHANGE cally. made up of almost 800 clubs and aloud to their children and offer continued from page for the past 35 years. The com- A1 In Connecticut in 2006 1,306 chil- more than 25,000 members. The age appropriate tips. The pany has sold over 3,000 air- dren were removed from their home name reflects the exchange of ideas provider gives every child six sampling kits to U.S. Air Force Abuse Prevention Month and accord- due to abuse and nine fatalities were and information that helps people months to five years old a new bases around the world. They ing to statewide statistics, Windham suffered that year due to maltreat- serve their communities better. The book to take home and keep. In have had orders for both instru- County has one of the highest rates ment and abuse. In Danielson in 2002 Northeast Connecticut club meets the waiting rooms there are dis- mentation and dosimeters as a of child abuse in Connecticut. there were 889 reports of abuse, 193 every month on the 3rd Wednesday plays as well as information result of the Fukushima disas- “Child abuse does not discrimi- were substantiated with 26 allega- evening of each month. and books to promote literacy. ter, including an order in house nate. It spans all racial, gender, socio- tions regarding child sexual abuse. Tickets to the wine tasting are $35 Providers are also encouraged for 100,000 RADView economic and demographic bound- This is seven times the state average. per person. Reservations can be to find volunteers readers to Dosimeters to Japan. The aries. Yet we also know that Though child sexual abuse rates made by calling Ron Robinson of the entertain children and model RADView dosimeter is credit Northeast Connecticut faces signifi- appear to be gradually declining in Exchange Club at 860-774-7667 or at for the parents the benefits and card-sized, color-changing cant hurdles in addressing this prob- the country and in the state they are [email protected]. techniques of reading aloud. dosimeter for use by emergency lem. We have the highest unemploy- still eight times higher in Danielson Since the model was developed responders, as well as for triag- ment rate in the state, lowest per than the state average. Clare Hopkins may be reached at in 1989 by pediatricians and ing the general public should capita income, and the highest rate The Exchange Club has been in (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at early childhood educators, they be exposed. of child abuse in the state. existence for 100 years as a volunteer [email protected]. Reach Out and Read has served Courtney also visited Putnam Meanwhile area non-profit human 3.9 million families. The first Science Academy,which recent- service agencies must do without peer reviewed study on the pro- ly placed first in the State of significant private resources that gram, “Clinic-Based Connecticut’s Science Fair, help address child abuse elsewhere Intervention to promote making them eligible for the in Connecticut,” said Exchange Club Wholistic Literacy – A Pilot Study,” by Dr. national competition. of Northeast Connecticut President- Robert Needlman found that Elect John Goodman. parents who are given books Spring Craft Fair Clare Hopkins may be reached Goodman spoke at a public forum and literacy guidance are four at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e- on child abuse and domestic violence Sunday, May 1st times more likely to report mail at clare@villagernewspa- earlier this month where he present- reading aloud at home. pers.com. ed some alarming statistics of abuse 12pm-4pm At Therapeutic Enterprises, Inc. 602 Route 169 Woodstock, CT Contact: (860) 963-0715

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BY BENJAMIN R. KIIPP young and inexperienced we are. It The Tigers haven’t lost their has been the biggest surprise. in the second portion of the season. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT just hurts our depth all the way focus, and in fact they haven’t lost Scanlon didn’t play baseball last “It just seems like we’re leaving a THOMPSON — Eight games into around.” their competitiveness either. year, but did the previous season. few too many runners on base in key the season the Tourtellotte Tigers In a recent game with Woostock “I keep telling the kids that a According to Digenerro, Scanlon situations,” he said. “We just need to baseball team currently has a disap- Academy,the Tigers lost 9-5 and five bounce here, or a couple of outs in hasn’t missed a beat playing his cen- bear down and focus on the little pointing 2-6 record. Injuries to key of the runs allowed came with one the field, or some key hits away from terfield position and from the plate. things, focus on every pitch and players have been the biggest factor out in the first inning. For the next being 6-2 instead of 2-6,” said “He picked up right where he left every out.” for the sluggish start, putting cur- 20 outs, Tourtellotte actually Digenerro. “The Woodstock game off, and he’s our leadoff guy this Digenerro starts freshmen Benny rent head coach Jake Digenerro in a outscored the Centaurs 5-4. In an was a prime example of if we would year and so far he’s batting in the Brissette (second base), Benny Ross tough spot. Ty Anderson is out for April contest vs. Wheeler, the score have had a better first inning we high .300s, low .400s for us and he’s (shortstop), and Shawn Houle (third the season with a broken leg, start- was tied 7-7 heading into the seventh could have won the game.” got seven stolen bases, and he’s the base), who have contributed in some ing pitcher Eddie Kopacz was out for inning, which ultimately turned The lone two wins for Tourtellotte guy that gets our offense started,” way so far this year and are consis- a few games, and pitcher Evan into a tough loss. were both vs. Ellis Tech, which were said Digenerro. “He’s got some skill, tently improving. Majercik was also sidelined due to “We just don’t have the depth that the first and third games of the year, but the nice thing about him is “Some of these kids don’t realize an injury. some of these other teams have as respectively. Ryan Gendreau picked because he took a year off we didn’t how far we’ve come,” said “Right now we’re playing guys in far as guys that have played at this up the team’s first win, an 11-7 deci- know how long it would take him to Digenerro. “The other coaches have positions that they’re not 100-per- level before,” said Digenerro. “Come sion, while Joel Jezierski picked up get going, but he picked it up right been amazed with some of the cent comfortable with yet,” said the sixth or seventh innings I’m still the second victory, beating the where he left off.” young players that I have, so we’re Digenerro. “We have been playing playing a lot of young guys, it’s been Eagles 10-6. Digenerro feels that the little on the right track and headed in the well given the circumstances of how tough.” So far this season Donnie Scanlon things will make a huge difference right direction.” Centaurs give NFA a scare before dropping 13-6 decision

BY BRIAN AUSTIN all season. Woodstock, meanwhile, switched to pitcher gles after her first inning two-run triple. All SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Watching his team quickly collapse and his Audrey Miner, after starter Taylor Malstrom but one starter reached base multiple times. WOODSTOCK — Heading into last Friday’s starting pitcher Samantha DeVito getting was rocked for 10 runs in 2 2/3 innings. Miner Castillo in the circle shut down Woodstock game against Woodstock Academy, the shelled, NFA coach Bryan Burdick turned to was able to shut down the NFA offense for a offensively, allowing no runs and only four Norwich Free Academy softball team was 6-0 Jill Pirie to turn the game around. That failed, couple turns through the lineup, not allowing hits in her 4 1/3 innings. on the 2011 campaign and had only allowed six as Pirie coughed up a two-run single to Julia a run to keep the Centaurs relatively close. “It’s been our M.O. all season to have that combined runs in the six victories. The Oleksy starting out – and then walked three of Miner, however, was unable to keep NFA at one bad inning,” said Woodstock coach Adam Centaurs, meanwhile, were 0-5 and lost in a 12- the next four batters. bay forever, allowing three runs in the top of Bottone after the game. “A lot of times when 7 slugfest the day before against Tourtellotte. Woodstock now had six runs in the inning, the sixth inning. we come up to bat, we struggle to make contact With the two teams heading in opposite direc- and the heart of the Centaurs’ lineup was Gabby Chiningo and Ally Blanchette started until the game is out of reach. Then we feel tions, it seemed like it would be tough to keep coming up. A frustrated Burdick came out of the sixth with walks. Chiningo scored on a more relaxed and we can swing away no prob- close with each other – and when the Wildcats the dugout again, putting freshman Melissa wild pitch, her third run of the game. lem. It happened against us against scored six runs before recording an out in the Castillo in the circle. Castillo, who had only Blachette then scored one batter later after an Tourtellotte yesterday, and the same thing first inning, a mercy rule shortened game was given up one run in her first 19 innings for RBI single from cleanup hitter Lauren happened here going down 10-0. a possibility. NFA, was the answer Burdick was looking for. LaChance, who would later score after an “I’m just waiting for us to break through,” Instead, the Centaurs woke up in the third Justina Thoma hit a weak grounder to error on an infield hit. he added. “It just takes us a long time to get inning. After falling behind 10-0, Woodstock’s shortstop, ending the inning. The Centaurs NFA was ahead 13-6, and the score would going, and we don’t have the lucky breaks offense decided to wake up – scoring six times were now within four runs, but Castillo and read that way for the rest of the game. other teams get. I’m hoping sooner rather in the frame. The effort Woodstock put up the rest of the NFA squad put down the heart Blanchette in her six plate appearances than later things come together for us.” equaled the amount of runs NFA had given up of Woodstock’s lineup with little difficulty. reached base five times, collecting three sin- Thursday Night Thompson Thunder begins May 12

THOMPSON — The popular food, and thrilling high-speed com- events for Thompson’s “Super6” Thompson and NASCAR points Thompson Modified points lead Thursday night racing program at petition. The race programs begin racers round out a program of has already begun. The first points with a former title-holder, John the Thompson International at 6 p.m. and are run at a very fast exciting family entertainment all race of the year was the Icebreaker Materas, leading in the Late Speedway begins its new season on pace so that fans can enjoy an season long. back on April 9-10. The weekly sea- Models. Joe Coates holds the points Thursday, May 12. Known as action packed evening and still get On Thursday, May 5, one week son will get off to a great start due advantage in the extremely com- “TNTT”, Thursday night racing home at an early hour. before the weekly “TNTT” series to a tie in points between defending petitive Limited Sportsman divi- action includes six exciting Sunoco Modifieds, Super Late begins, Thompson will open the pit Sunoco Modified champion Ted sion, and it is Danny Field leading NASCAR Whelen All-American Models, Thompson Modifieds, Late gates to offer competitors a final Christopher and the new driver of the charge in the Monster Mini Series divisions along with many Models, Limited Sportsman, and opportunity to fine tune their cars. the No. 31,Ryan Preece. The tie is Stocks. special event races throughout the Monster Mini Stocks make up the This open practice session, one the result of two races held for this Complete event schedules, race season. May 12 marks the begin- weekly competition. Special events week prior to opening night, has division during Icebreaker week- results, points standings, and so ning of a season-long schedule on the 2011 Thompson racing become a tradition at Thompson end. Mike O’Sullivan, Super Late much more are all available on the filled with a variety of auto rac- schedule include the NASCAR and race teams take full advantage Model ace, ended his 2010 season in Thompson web page at thompson- ing’s best in the Northeast. Whelen Modified Tour, The Valenti of the extra track time to prepare second place but currently holds speedway.com. Fans may also call Thompson’s “TNTT” race events Modified Racing Series, Tour-Type for a long and extremely competi- the top spot as a result of his win at the track office for more informa- have become fan favorites due to Modifieds, and the Pro All-Star tive season. the Icebreaker. Another defending tion at (860) 923-2280. family pricing, free parking, great Series. In addition, extra distance The annual chase for valuable champ, R.J. Marcotte, holds the Redmen ready themselves for state track meet Clippers gain experience on

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP a shot putter throw over 46 feet until “We’ve always had a solid 4x100- SPORTS CORRESPONDENT this year. Greene’s throw of 46 feet, meter relay team, but I think this the fly, struggle out of the gates KILLINGLY — In their first ever 10 inches against Montville on April years team is one of our better ones track meet at the new high school, 12 impressed his coach. in a few years,” said Jonasch. “Brian the Killingly Redmen beat the “He actually missed the first meet Hamilton, Alex Mayo and JR were BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP “Eleven of the 14 kids on the Tourtellotte Tigers, but ended up against Woodstock/Tourtellotte, but all on last year’s team so they have SPORTS CORRESPONDENT tied with Plainfield 75-75. Like in he came back against Montville and that experience, especially with the team never have played varsity previous spring seasons, current right off the bat he launched a big hand-offs. In our first meet our hand- PUTNAM — Before the Putnam baseball before. Now it’s a matter Killingly head boys’ track coach Tim one and surprised me big time with offs weren’t that good, but it’s some- baseball season started Brad Hall of learning how to focus on each Jonasch is already looking forward the throw,” said Jonasch. thing that we need to practice. I can’t was introduced as the new head pitch and be consistent with their to the state competition in late May. Greene also qualified in the javelin stress to the kids enough about the coach. Also before the Putnam effort from start to finish,” said Several boys have qualified for state with a throw of 145 feet, 10 inches. hand-offs.” baseball season started Hall decid- Gallivan. “With the consistency level competition in numerous Another surprise is junior Alex Possibly the most underrated kid ed to take another position, leaving wins will come and we’re trying to events. Mayo, who qualified for states in on the team is freshman Corey King. Greg Gallivan as the new Clippers lay the foundation for a program.” The lone senior on the team is four events: the 100-meter dash (11.3 King, a virtual unknown until the head coach. With freshmen at nearly every Brian Hamilton, who has already seconds), the 200-meter dash (23.2 third meet of the season, has actual- “Right now we’re learning how position, natural veteran leader- qualified in several events. seconds), the long jump (20 feet, 5 ly been running in the scoring heats to win and that’s a great place to ship is lacking this season. Senior Hamilton’s specialty is the 110-meter inches), and the 4x100-meter relay. in most of the sprinting events. King be,” said Gallivan. “These kids Jonathan Roberts is a true athlete high hurdles, which he qualified for “His speed really increased this is a solid runner in the 400-, 100-, and have a wonderful attitude and they and is providing a positive exam- states in his first meet of the season past year, he’s right up there in the 200-meter dashes, and in the 4x800- show up ready to learn on a daily ple, while seniors Andrew Soto on April 7 with a time of 16.4 sec- Eastern Connecticut Conference meter relay team. basis and with that our expecta- and Alan Kuriuki came in as sen- onds. Hamilton is also a co-captain and one of the best in the state,” said “He’s got a lot of speed and he’s got tions continue to grow.” iors without ever playing a varsity this year. Jonasch of Mayo. the potential to do really well in the But because of the early season baseball game. “He’s representing the senior class JR Richeeds ran an 11.5 second upcoming years in track and field,” coaching carousel, the Clippers “Andrew and Alan have come in and right now he’s also on the 4x100- 100-meter dash April 12 against said Jonasch. “He’s one of those kids have struggled. with a positive attitude, but unfor- meter relay team that has also quali- Montville to qualify for states and is I’m bringing up and I can see him Putnam is currently 1-7 with a 5- tunately they came in having very fied for states,” said Jonasch. also the leadoff runner on the 4x100- doing well in the future.” 4 win over Prince Tech on April 15, little varsity experience,” said What may be the biggest surprise meter relay team that has already which was the program’s first win Gallivan. “On-field experience we this spring is junior Randy Greene. run a time of 45.6 seconds. Following in over two years. Freshman Tylor gain daily, but obviously lack For the first time since Jonasch has Richeeds is Hamilton, Brad Bolmer, Genest earned the win from the severely.” been the head coach, he’s never had and then Mayo. mound as the team battled in extra Junior pitcher/outfielder/ innings before Putnam came out infielder Gunnar Anderson was on top. It was Genest’s first career named co-captain along with team- varsity start. The Clippers won in mate Alexander. 10 innings, when Connor McNulty The kids are making mistakes, Centaurs surprise, currently sport 6-1 record hit a sacrifice fly to score Jesse but seven games in the miscues Alexander for the walk-off win. aren’t getting replicated, which BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP both areas. “With the way these kids are means that the team is getting bet- SPORTS CORRESPONDENT “I try to emphasize pitching and defense,” said Austin. playing they’re in every game,” ter. WOODSTOCK — Despite being young in many areas Chris Mayhew, John Peterson, Brady Matteau, and said Gallivan. “We took the first “They’re gaining experience and on the field and much to the surprise of current Kevin Bonitz have been more than studs on the hill so far step up the ladder with a win, now subsequently there is no substitute Woodstock Academy baseball coach Dave Austin, the this young season. Of the six wins, Mayhew and we need to take the next step.” for experience other than [in- Centaurs are currently 6-1 so far this season. Peterson have two wins apiece, Bonitz is 1-0 with two Beginning the season the game] experience and every day “They’ve played beyond my expectations and I think saves, and Matteau is also 1-0. Clippers had 14 kids try out for the they’re finding out what they need they’ve played beyond their expectations as well,” said “I think that’s what happens, I don’t have a guy that team. Three kids had never played to work on,” said Gallivan. “Right Austin. “It’s a close team, and I think so far the chem- blows people away,” said Austin. “We build our team on baseball before, nine were fresh- now they just lack focus and being istry is good and right now we’re just taking it one game the fact that we have to play solid defense and we have to men, and two were returning play- consistent, which is tough for any at a time. It’s a complete surprise to me, but it’s a nice throw strikes and that’s what we’ve been doing.” ers. With the number of freshmen kid in high school.” surprise.” In the lone 6-2 loss to Plainfield, Woodstock pitching on the team the inexperience is Gallivan feels that by season’s In order for any baseball team to be successful, pitch- gave up five walks, the most all season. Seven games into slowly turning toward experience, end the team will progress in a way ing has to be not only good, but also consistent. Right which benefits the team and the to where the record will continue now, the Centaurs are being more than successful in Turn To CENTAURS, page A13 program in the long run. to grow in the win column. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, April 29, 2011 • A13 Town to host Civil War exhibits

was now part of the 2nd Corps, CIVIL WAR Army of the Potomac and took part continued from page A1 in the peninsula campaign. In June of 1862 they were engaged in the There will also be artifacts on battles of Fair Oaks, Savage display including a uniform of a Station, White Oak Swamp, Union Soldier. Glendale, and Malvern Hill. On the common, the 15th On Sept. 17, 1862 at the Battle of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Antietam, the regiment experi- Reenactment group will have an enced their most severe loss of the encampment and will be perform- entire war. In less than 20 minutes ing reenactments. The group will they suffered 343 casualties. On set up a camp and display artifacts, this bloodiest single day in both reproduction and authentic. American history that saw 23,000 The 15th Massachusetts casualties, the 15th regiment suf- Volunteer Infantry Regiment was fered the greatest losses of any reg- comprised of 1000 men made up iment on either side. from militia companies that came After suffering few casualties in from 10 Worcester County towns, the battles of Fredericksburg and formed in 1861. The 15th regiment Chancellorsville, the 15th was saw action in almost all of the called on to the Union lines at major battles that took place in the Gettysburg, where they suffered eastern theater of the war. They 143 casualties, or 62 percent of the were also among the six regiments men that they took into battle. This in the Union army that sustained figure exceeded by only four other the heaviest losses throughout the regiments. entire struggle. The opening will take place at The first engagement for the the Ellen Larned Building and infantry was three months after Museum and the common on May 7 they entered service. On Oct. 21 from 11 to four. Parking in the 1861, at the battle of Ball’s Bluff the church parking lot is allowed. regiment suffered 302 casualties of the 625 men that they sent. After a Clare Hopkins may be reached at winter of little activity and a (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail Courtesy photo spring that was spent near at [email protected]. The 15th MVI Reenactment Group will be at the Thompson Common on May 7 for the opening of the Civil War exhibit. Harper’s Ferry,the regiment which Top tips from readers

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he’s done a really nice job and solidified that CENTAURS spot for us, and we as a coaching staff are pret- continued from page A1 ty confident in what he’s doing out there.” Even though the Centaurs are 6-1, the wins the season the pitching staff has only surren- haven’t been a given. The biggest win of the dered a total of 14 walks. season was a 5-4 victory over New London. “We’ve been throwing a lot of strikes and Down four runs in the bottom of the seventh that’s what we’ve been doing,” said Austin. inning, Mayhew hit a two-run double to tie the “We’ve been played 50 innings of baseball, it’s score at 4-4. With the bases loaded Wyatt the most walks we’ve given up all season.” Gibeault earned a walk, forcing in the game- Austin knew replacing All-State selection winning run. (and current Franklin Pierce University “I thought it was a great win for us and our starter) Ross Lincoln wouldn’t be easy, but so team,” said Austin. “I thought it was a tremen- far Nick Darras had come in and done a good dous win for us, I was very happy for Wyatt job. Going highly unnoticed behind the pitch- that day.” ers, Darras may be the team’s unsung hero. In a recent game the Centaurs beat Offensively, Darras has held his own, but Windham, 4-2, behind Mayhew’s complete defensively he’s done a great job, being the game victory. leader in the outfield while patrolling a large “We’ve been doing it in different ways,” said center field. Austin. “It hasn’t been relying on one person. “We needed someone in that spot that can Everybody has contributed in some way some- make an impact on defense, and he’s filled in how to our start. I think we’ve got a chance to pretty nice there,” said Austin. “To his credit win every game we play in.” “Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” ConnecticutsQuietCorner A14 • Friday, April 29, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP

church to raise funds for the project. Not three TRIPS OFFERED years later, in September 1987, a fire that destroyed the Thompson church steeple result- June 4: Day trip to Boston ed in severe water damage to the instrument. Residents honored for land donations WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Recreation With the determination of the congregation Commission is offering a trip to Boston on and help from a wide community of support- Saturday,June 4. Seats are $25 each. The motor ers, the organ was again restored and rein- WOODSTOCK/THOMPSON — coach leaves the Woodstock Town Hall at 8:30 stalled. An overflow audience rejoiced at this The 55-acre Linda J. Rapoport a.m. Drop off/Pick Up: Quincy Market/North accomplishment at a rededication concert held Memorial Preserve on Pulpit End June 2, 1991, with organist Michael Menoche at Rock Road in Woodstock, previ- For reservations call the Recreation the console. ously donated to the Wyndham Department at 860-315-5175. On May 1, 2011, the church will sponsor a ben- Land Trust by Ken Rapoport and efit concert performed by singer Ted Reynolds Barclay Henderson, has expand- June 26: Day trip to New York and organist Sue Markham. The proceeds ed by 37 acres. There will be a trip to the Statue of Liberty and from the concert of music from Bach to Thanks to the combined efforts Ellis Island. Come see the Freedom Lady, on Broadway will be used to finally finish the of Avis Spaulding and Mr. Sunday, June 26. The bus leaves the Putnam organ’s restoration by installing the Rapoport, the new parcel of land Motor vehicle lot on Kennedy Drive at 7 a.m. Cornopeon rank of 58 pipes. The pipes have will be named The Paul and Avis and leaves the Dayville Old Ames Lot approxi- been stored for 30 years at the Andover Organ Spalding Preserve. mately at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $45 per person Company,which will install the pipes. Call 860- Mrs. Spaulding wished to per- and includes bus, ferry and monument pass. 923-2431 for ticket information. petually preserve some of the 160- Return home at 9 p.m. This trip is being spon- The family of J.W.Doane would be well pleased acre Spaulding family farm as sored by the Knights of Columbus. Tickets are to know that their gift to the Thompson conservation land. Mr. Rapoport available at Joseph Jewelers in Putnam and Congregational Church continues to be held in purchased 55 of the acres donat- Danielson, also K of C Hall in Putnam. Limited respect and in memory of him. ing 37 of them to the land trust at seating. For more information call 774-4889 or the end of 2010. 377-0784. “Avis worked with me to struc- Recreation to host ture something that would allow the land to be donated,” said Historic organ memorializes power yoga classes Rapoport. “The goal is to add to it, making the total preserve 50-plus Doane family THOMPSON — Thompson Recreation is now acres. The new preserve includes Courtesy photo holding Power Yoga classes on Monday forest and swamp land, corn fields Marie Leclair and her dog, Precious, taken beside a pond on THOMPSON — One hundred and ten years evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. for eight weeks begin- and a large vernal pool.” her land. ago, a native son of Thompson, one of the ning May 2 at the Thompson “Inhabitants include beaver, country’s most successful and wealthy men in Library/Community Center. otter, muskrats, bobcats, several the 19th century, was buried in the West Build your awareness, strength, flexibility and owl species, and numerous song- that this forest will be protected forever,” Thompson Cemetery after a funeral held in the mindfulness through a series of yoga postures birds just to name a few,” said Andy said Rzeznikiewicz. “The property is all Thompson Congregational Church. that will help to bring balance to your mind Rzeznikiewicz, a member of the Wyndham forested, primarily oak and white pine. The family of John Wesley Doane subsequent- and body.This class is recommended for all lev- Land Trust Board of Directors. “It was Whip-poor-wills have been heard singing in ly donated a rare Johnson Tracker pipe organ els and encourages participation of athletes really important to Avis to have permanent this forest. So rare now, we hope they are (Opus 409) to the Thompson church in affec- working with imbalances, exercisers looking protection on this property.” still there.” tionate memory of their patriarch. They pur- for a good workout, and stressed individuals in Another substantial land donation abuts Passive recreation such as walking, bird- chased the instrument from a church in need of some time to relax and reenergize. The Quaddick State Forest on Leclair Road watching, hiking and cross-country skiing Springfield, Mass. The installed instrument Pre-registration is required. The fee is $62 for in Thompson. Donated by Marie Leclair, are some of the activities allowed on cer- was rededicated in the Thompson church in Thompson residents and $69 for non-residents. the parcel is 76 acres in size and located tain parcels of land throughout northeast 1901. In 2011 the organ remains a historical You can download registration materials from near the Wyndham Land Trust’s 79-acre Connecticut. For information on where the asset to the church and the Thompson commu- our website www.thompsonrec.org, stop by the Tamler Preserve. public may visit or to discuss volunteer and nity. Thompson Town Hall to register or call the “Marie’s husband, Roland, purchased the land donation opportunities, please e-mail That organ has not always had it easy. In 1984 Recreation office at 860-923-9440 to have a regis- property in the mid 1950’s. Marie enjoyed [email protected] or call 860- when it was 111 years old, the instrument was tration form mailed to you. countless hours hiking around the proper- 963-2090. restored to good condition and celebrated ty with her three beloved dogs. She is happy again after a long, successful drive by the Trust Your Neighbors Your Guide to Your Neighbors at Your Service

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Editor’s Note: The information Wendy Easton, 49, of 195 tion with the Department of the public an opportunity to pre- contained in these police logs was Wednesday, April 20 Pilfershire Road, Eastford, was Children and Families into the vent pill abuse and theft by rid- obtained through either press charged with breach of peace. sexual assault of a 3 year old ding their homes of potentially releases or other public documents Walter Ball, 44, of 25 Littlefield child. As a result of the investiga- dangerous expired, unused and kept by each police department, Rd, Scotland, was charged with Wednesday, April 20 tion, the Superior Court Windham unwanted prescription drugs. and is considered to be the account second degree failure to appear. Judicial District issued a warrant Bring your medications for dis- of police. All subjects are consid- Kristen Corey, 31, of 58 Thurber to arrest Robert Hardy, 65, of 30 posal to the Mortlake Fire ered innocent until proven guilty in Monday, April 25 Road, Putnam, was charged with Knollwood, Drive, Canterbury for Department at 12 Canterbury a court of law. breach of peace and third degree the crimes of sexual assault 4th Road. The service is free and Bruce Tyler, of 55 Adams Drive, assault. degree and illegal sexual con- anonymous, no questions asked. TROOP D ARREST LOGS Plainfield, was charged with fail- tact/risk of injury to a minor. All are encouraged to participate, ure to appear. Nathaniel Harris, 39, of 60 Fox On April 15, Robert Hardy surren- not just residents of Brooklyn. Hill Road, Pomfret, was charged dered himself in to detectives at Last September, Americans DANIELSON with breach of peace, third degree Troop D. He was arrested at 8:28 turned in 242,000 pounds — 121 THOMPSON assault, and criminal mischief. a.m. on the warrant, processed tons — of prescription drugs at Wednesday, April 20 and released on $50,000 cash or nearly 4,100 sites operated by the Wednesday, April 20 Thursday, April 21 surety bond set by the court. DEA and more than 3,000 state Joshua Robinson, 21, of 29 High He was arraigned in Danielson and local law enforcement part- St, Hubbardston, Mass., was Timothy Pelletier, 19, of 47 Kristopher Campion, 27, of 21 Superior Court on April 28,2011. ners. charged with robbery third Thompson Road, Webster, Mass., Smithfield Ave., Putnam, was This initiative addresses a vital degree, larceny third degree, and was charged with possession of charged with traveling fast and Putnam resident arrested public safety and public health conspiracy/robbery third degree. marijuana and possession of drug two counts of interfering with a twice in one night for DWI issue. Medicines that languish in paraphernalia. police officer. home cabinets are highly suscep- Nathaniel Harrys, 39, of 98 PUTNAM — On April 16, at 4:37 tible to diversion, misuse, and Prospect Ave., Danielson, was Friday, April 22 Friday, April 22 a.m., Troopers from the Troop D abuse. Rates of prescription drug charged with second degree fail- in Danielson stopped a vehicle on abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly ure to appear. Thomas Bisson, 23, of 426 Brandy Dara Gremo, 24, of 18 Marshall St, 1395 for failing to have the vehi- high, as are the number of acci- Hill Road, was charged with third Putnam, was charged with breach cle’s rear lights illuminated. dental poisonings and overdoses Pedro Ortiz, 21, of 49 Batty St, degree burglary, second degree of peace, unlawful restraint, and During the traffic stop it was due to these drugs. Studies show Putnam, was charged with second criminal mischief, possession of third degree assault. determined that the operator, that a majority of abused pre- degree failure to appear. marijuana, and possession of James Maguire Jr., 29, was intoxi- scription drugs are obtained from drug paraphernalia. Kristopher Campion, 27, of 21 cated and was arrested after fail- family and friends, including Thursday, April 21 Smithfield Ave., Putnam, was ing to pass a field sobriety test. from the home medicine cabinet. Robert Poissant, 21, of 12 High St, charged with criminal mischief, During the processing phase of In addition, Americans are now Justin Breault, 25, of 70 Ash St., Putnam, was charged with second interfering with police, and the arrest, it was learned that advised that their usual methods Willimantic, was charged with degree failure to appear. breach of peace. Maguire had been arrested for of disposing of unused medicines- first-degree failure to appear. DWI a few hours earlier by the flushing them down the toilet or Saturday, April 23 Putnam Police. throwing them in the trash-both Friday, April 22 PUTNAM Maguire was released after being pose potential safety and health Robert Grochowski, 27, of 246 processed by Putnam Police. hazards. Ronald Grimes, 70, of 27 Primrose Friday, April 22 Church St., Putnam, was charged Maguire, who has a Mass. opera- Four days after last fall’s event, Crossing, Dayville, was charged with forgery and sixth degree lar- tor’s license, but is a resident of Congress passed the Secure and with two counts of fourth degree Nathan Clark, of 180 David Circle, ceny. Putnam, had his operating privi- Responsible Drug Disposal Act of sexual assault and disorderly con- Putnam, was charged with burgla- leges in Connecticut revoked by 2010, which amends the duct. ry and criminal mischief. Sunday, April 24 Putnam Police at the time of his Controlled Substances Act to release. Maguire violated the rev- allow an “ultimate user” of con- PUTNAM POLICE DEPART- Marion Nuccio, 30, of 13 ocation of his license by operating trolled substance medications to BROOKLYN MENT LOGS Wetherbee Road, Pomfret, was a motor vehicle anyway after his dispose of them by delivering charged with speeding. release at the time of his second them to entities authorized by the Tuesday, April 19 Tuesday, April 19 arrest. Attorney General to accept them. Monday, April 25 Arrested: James Maguire Jr. 29, of The Act also allows the Attorney Ashley Acquaviva, 26, of 203 Justin Leo, 23, of 3A Roosevelt St., 63 Woodstock Ave., Putnam. DWI, General to authorize long term Sandy Hollow Road, Gales Ferry, Putnam, was charged with threat- Michael Corey, 22, of Powhattan failure to illuminate tail lights care facilities to dispose of their was charged with criminal imper- ening, disorderly conduct, and St, Putnam, was charged with and operating while revoked. residents’ controlled substances sonation. interfering with a 911 call. breach of peace, third degree Bond: $1,000 non-surety. Court in certain instances. DEA has assault. date was: April 28, Danielson. begun drafting regulations to Friday, April 22 Barry Easton, 52, of 195 implement the Act, a process that Pilfershire Road, Eastford, was POLICE BRIEFS Trooper’s Office is taking back can take as long as 24 months. Gary Pohronezny, 39, of 195 charged with disorderly conduct. unwanted prescription drugs Until new regulations are in place, Gorman Road, Brooklyn, was Canterbury man arrested for local law enforcement agencies charged with breach of peace and Thomas Fitzgerald, 52, of 110 sexual assault BROOKLYN — On April 30, from like the Connecticut State police third degree assault. Main St., North Grosvenordale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Brooklyn and the DEA will continue to hold was charged with third degree CANTERBURY — On Feb. 9, Resident Trooper’s Office and the prescription drug take-back assault and disorderly conduct. EDMCS Detectives at Troop D Drug Enforcement events every few months. KILLINGLY began a collaborative investiga- Administration (DEA) will give A16 • Friday, April 29, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER St. Joseph preschoolers go ‘Down on Grandpa’s Farm’

NORTH GROSVENORDALE — St. Joseph School preschoolers performed “Down on Grandpa’s Farm,” Friday, April 15, at the school.

Clare Hopkins photos Pre-K students at St. Joseph’s School performed a play about a group of children helping their grandfather’s with farm chores. The play Anthony Benoit, Brady Devlin, Lindsey Sturtevant, Evan Rawson, Olivia was written and directed by Nancy Kenyon with assistance from Pre-K teacher Kelly Piper and paraprofes- Olmstead, sing in the Pre-K Play at St. Joseph’s last Friday, April 15. sionals Diana Divincenzo and Michelle Russo.

Savannah Pytko, Stephanie Kachuk, Kiera MacKenzie, Lindsey Sturtevant, Antonia Gould, Connor Bosiak, Pre-K students at St. Joseph’s, Connor Bosiak, Clayton Lehmann, Antonia Gould, Trent Pichie, Giana Cinque Clayton Lehmann, Brady Devlin, Anthony Benoit, Evan Rawson, Giana Cinque, Trent Pichie, Olivia Olmstead perform in “Down on Grandpa’s Farm,” written and directed by Pre-K teacher Nancy Kenyon. in the Pre-K at St. Joseph’s play last Friday, April 15.

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In the Village of Hampton A Pool, a Pond and Privacy in Woodstock Panoramic Waterfront Views of Webster Lake This historically significant circa 1763 home is an exquisite example A sprawling 3500 SF expanded Cape. A private first Amazing Panoramic Waterfront Views of the Largest of a period 18th century original, spacious and elegantly appointed Lake in Central MA. Enjoy Beautiful Sunsets in this and retaining all of its original dignity and important features. With floor master with family bedrooms and bath upstairs. Hardwood floors throughout, loft space above the family Exquisite home with 100 feet of Prime Waterfront. 3556 sf & 4 bedrooms and 6 working FP’s the property is sited on Elegant Master Suite, Cathedral Ceilings, 4 Fireplaces, just under 6-ac, where you will find lovely stonewall-lined gardens, room and overlooking the formal fireplaced living and Media Room, Cherry Paneled Library, Jacuzzi and Much and a stone terrace for summer entertaining. The huge barn is heat- dining rooms. Pool and Pool House with bath. 4 car More! Year round in-ground resistance swimming pool, ed and provides ample space for large holiday parties and is current- garage with loft above. 10 acres with pond! landscaped to perfection. Boating, swimming, year round ly home to a fabulous antique shop. The property also has a 2-car recreation. In-law potential. Convenient to Boston, garage, workshop and “summer cottage”. REDUCED! Now $695,000. Worcester, Providence & Hartford REDUCED to $495,000 Please visit: www.E240637.prudentialct.com Visit: www.E245190.prudentialct.com New Listing Offered at: $1,250,000 Call: Stephanie Gosselin 860-428-5960 Stephanie Gosselin (860) 428-5960 John Downs 860-377-0754

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Town-to-Town PUTNAM VILLAGER The CLASSIFIEDS 1-800-536-5836 THOMPSON VILLAGER WOODSTOCK VILLAGER ILLAGER KILLINGLY VILLAGER VReal Estate 1-2 • Obituaries 4-5 • Calendar 6 • Help Wanted 7-9 • Auto 10-13 BSection The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Spring in to live music this weekend

ead in to Worcester this Pub, Wales, Mass. Friday to catch Chuck NOT SO • Johnny Press Mess, 9 p.m., The and Mud and the Hole in Village, Route 171, Woodstock, Hthe Dam Band, perform- QUIET Conn. ing at The Sahara on Highland • Bruce John and the Banderellos, 9 Street. CORNER p.m. to 1 a.m., J.D. Coopers, 146 Park This beloved and seasoned duo Road, Putnam, Conn. has been making music together MARK • Extreme Measures, 8 p.m., The for over 30 years. Their backup RENBURKE Vanilla Bean Café, Pomfret, Conn., band features Walter Crockett on $10 lead guitar, Sten Gustavson on key- January of 2010 to critical acclaim SATURDAY, APRIL 30 boards, Joe Zupan on drums, and and has been compared to Tom Bob Dick on bass (who sitting in for Waits, Leonard Cohen and Johnny • Shady Gravy, 9 p.m., Chooch’s, 31 Mark Manuel). Friday at JD Cooper Cash. Music starts at 8 p.m. and is East Brookfield Road, North in Putnam, it’s Bruce and the free to the public, but donations are Brookfield, Mass Banderellos, a fun-loving group of encouraged. • Eric Love & John Lyman, 8 p.m., some our area’s finest musicians. Dunny’s Tavern, 291 East Main They play favorite tunes, and FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Street, East Brookfield, Mass. encourage the audience to sing or • Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville dance along with them. Popular • Rigagoo, 9 p.m., Lake Lashaway Inn, 308 East Main Street, East Pub, 40 Chestnut Street, Spencer, hits from the 60’s and 70’s, mixing Mass. country,blues, folk, rock and roll all Brookfield, Mass. • Chuck & Mud & the Hole in the • The Last Call Band, 9 p.m., Sakura in their own friendly style. Truly Tokyo, Park Ave., Worcester, Mass. inter-generational, the Eagleville Dam Band, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Sahara, Highland and West St., • Chris Reddy and His Loop’s From Band will have grandma dancing Hell, 9 p.m., Cigarmasters, with everyone’s grandchildren! Worcester, Mass. • Brett Brumby, 9 p.m., Worcester, Mass. On Saturday at Dunny’s Tavern • Joe Macey, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Courtesy photo in East Brookfield, Mass., it’s Eric Cigarmasters, Worcester, Mass. • The Last Call Band, 9 p.m., Sakura Sturbridge, Mass. Chuck & Mud Love and John Lyman. Covering • Rob Adams, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Tokyo, Park Ave., Worcester, Mass. • Al Copley,8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean The Living Bras, 4 to 8 p.m., great classic songs from the Everly Rovezzi’s Ristorante, Rte 20, • John Riley,8 p.m., Fiddler’s Green, Cafe, Pomfret, Conn., $15 Dunny’s Tavern, East Brookfield, Bros., Harry Chapin, and the Sturbridge, Mass. Worcester, Mass. • Fich & Ramous, 9:30 p.m., The Mass. Beatles to name a few, Eric & John • Foolish U, 9 p.m., The Pump • Joe Macey, 8 p.m, Guisseppe’s Gold Eagle, Route 395 Exit 94, • Pure Country Band, 5 to 8:30 pm, cover also do some newer music House, Southbridge, Mass., NO Grille, Northboro, Mass. Dayville, Conn. Moosup VFW, Route 14, Moosup, from artists like David Gray. They COVER. • Jared Fiske and Amy Herrera, 8 • Papa Joe DeMaio, 12:30 to 4 p.m,, Conn. always put on a great show. The • She’s Busy,8:30 p.m., Point Breeze, p.m., Brian’s Restaurant, Linwood, Hank’s Dairy Bar, Plainfield, Conn. • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington music starts at 8 p.m. and there is Webster, Mass. Mass. Band, 3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 no cover charge. Also on Saturday, • James Keyes w/ special guest SUNDAY, MAY 1 James Keys performs at Victoria • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., Ugly Duckling Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I. Loft, Sturbridge, Mass. George Brin, 8 to 10 p.m., Victoria Station Café in Putnam, Conn., Station Café, Putnam, Conn. • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, TUESDAY, MAY 3 along with special guest George • The Kings, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, 3 to 7 p.m., Chooch’s, North Sturbridge, Mass. • Alibi, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., J.D. Coopers, Brin. Keyes’ first solo album 146 Park Road, Putnam, Conn. Brookfield, Mass. Turn To HOT SPOT page 3 “Ruminations” was released in • Radio Ranch, 8 p.m., Wales Irish • Jared Fiske and Amy Herrera w/ Villager Homescape Welcome Home!

Enjoy the privacy this home offers by being set back off the road on Ejust under 2.5 acres. Lightly wooded property yet a great open rear yard with above ground pool. Spacious open floor plan with a formal living room, 2 full baths, dining area, bonus room finished in basement and a 22x28 family room. The eat-in kitchen has lots of cabinets and counter space with a nice large island. To finish off the main level there is a relaxing full bath with a claw foot tub to soak the worries away. Upstairs has the three bedrooms and second full bath. Enjoy the summer months on the large deck with access from the family room and kitchen. From the main deck you can wander down to the pool deck for a swim. Call today for a private showing and be home for the summer! Offered for $259,900 www.e245869.prudentialct.com Krystal Brule 860-315-2888

45 ROUTE 171 Krystal Brule Real Estate SOUTH WOODSTOCK, CT 06260 Sales Professional, 860-377-8747 Realtor® Office (860) 928-1995 EXT 115 Fax (866) 930-2028 Cell (860) 315-2888 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 2011 B3 QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP ship working to improve the health of north- is also appropriate for parents of a high school March 8, a boy to Dean and Ella Lea Participate in Survey eastern CT communities. A Nordic walking student with disabilities. (Anderson) Yeadon of Dayville. clinic will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed Scarborough says it is important for parents March 8, a girl to Jesse and Melissa Anne WOODSTOCK – You are Cordially invited to by a Motivation to Move seminar which will to understand that disability services at a col- (Wilkins) Ross of North Grosvenordale. participate in the Woodstock Plan of share recommended physical activities for lege are very different from those provided in March 9, a girl to Robert and Heather Ann Conservation and Development Community reducing weight, stress and the rate of aging. high schools. (Green) Mineau of Dayville. Survey.You can take the survey online at: The program is free of charge, open to all, “In K-12, the school has the ultimate respon- March 13, a boy to Joshua and Ashley www.surveymonkey.com/s/woodstock_sur- and is being funded by a Backus Hospital obe- sibility for a student’s success,” he said. “In Caroline (Smith) Welch of Woodstock. vey or do a paper survey: Pick up a paper sur- sity grant and a grant from the National college, it’s the student who has the ultimate March 15, a girl to Paul and Patrisha vey at the Woodstock Town Hall or request one Association of Chronic Disease Directors. responsibility for his/her success.” Christine-Maria (Baker) Denomme of be mailed to you by contacting Delia Fey,Town In 2009, Sweetgall assisted HealthQuest in Community colleges do not have special Dayville. Planner at 860-963-2128 x332, launching a walking initiative at Plainfield education classes or teachers, paraprofession- March 15, a boy to Robert Gelinas Jr., and [email protected]. Survey Memorial School and Plainfield Central als, PPT meetings, or weekly progress reports. Kelly sue Evans of Wauregan. Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2011. School that has garnered national attention. Topics to be covered in the workshop March 15, a girl to Jonathan and Beth Ann This survey is sponsored by the Woodstock The “WriteSteps School Walking Initiative” include how and why college disabilities ser- (Girardin) Suprenant of Danielson. Planing & Zoning Commission *Jeff Gordon, encourages schools to start their school day vices are different from K-12; what kind of March 16, a girl to Alex and Kristen Lynn M.D., PZC Chairman *David Fortin, Vice with a 10-minute walk. To preserve instruc- support is available; how support can be (Marengo) Griffiths of Eastford. Chair *Dorothy Durst, PZC Secretary. tional time, students are given an academic accessed; and suggestions for a successful March 20, a boy to Bruce and Carrie topic to discuss while on the walk, then jour- transition from high school. In addition to (Deslauriers) Ballou of Brooklyn. Double “L” Golf Classic nal about upon return to the classroom. Scarborough, presenters include Jim March 21, a boy to Heather Bratovich of “The Recreation Department is very excited Grimord, director of disability services; John Putnam. PUTNAM — The 15th Annual Fr. John to welcome Robert Sweetgall back to Lepore, disability service provider at the March 23, a boy to Patrick and Beverly Ann “Mac” McWeeney – Double “L” Golf Classic is Plainfield,” said Recreation Director Myra Willimantic Center; and Melissa Philion, (Heldredge) Carlsen of Dayville. scheduled for Monday, June 13, 2011 at The Ambrogi. “The success of the school program assistant professor of biological sciences and March 25, a boy to Jonathan Miele and Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam. is an inspiration for the whole community to special education advocate. Erika Lee Balanger of Brooklyn. The cost per participant (men or women) is get out and walk. Thanks to our collaboration No advance registration is necessary, and March 28, a boy to Christopher and $100 and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, with both HealthQuest and the Backus the workshop is free. For more information Stephanie Dale (Brine) Hebert of Danielson. hot dog lunch, beverages, snacks, and prime Hospital obesity grant we are able to offer this please contact Scarborough at 860-412-7286 or March 28, a boy to Jeremie DeBruycker and rib dinner. There will also be Hole-in-One program to the community to encourage Grimord at 860-412-7215. Melissa Sue Bazinet of Brooklyn. Prizes and other cash prizes and raffles. everyone to put some physical activity in their March 29, a boy to Travis and Jamie Lee To register, please call Linda Parsons at 860- lives. Feedback from the participants last year (Palazzi) Gregoire of Dayville. 774-1995 or Lisa at the LaSalette Rectory at 860- said it was a great program with wonderful Day Kimball Hospital: April 1, a girl to Ato Ashun and Samantha 774-6275. ideas and strategies for improving or starting Jo Verette of Dayville. a healthy life.” April 2, a girl to Jason and Kara Michelle Five more school joined the initiative in 2010 Recent Births (Price) Bachand of Danielson. – Pomfret Community School, Hampton Birth Announcements April 2, a boy to Daniel Young and Sade Walking to wellness Elementary School, Killingly Intermediate Smith of Dayville. BROOKLYN — National walking expert School, Canterbury Elementary School, and PUTNAM – The Following births occurred March 17, a girl to Christopher Goneau and Robert Sweetgall returns to northeastern Dr. Helen Baldwin Middle School. recently at Day Kimball Hospital. Kaitlyn Michelle Morton of Thompson. Connecticut on Tuesday, April 26, to bring his Sweetgall is also scheduled to speak to stu- March 3, a boy to Timothy and Annie Louise message of walking wellness to local students dents at Quinebaug Middle College in (Axtell) Wittman of North Grosvenordale. and community members. Danielson during his visit. To register for March 4, a girl to Anthony and Ayla Marie Sweetgall, who has walked across America Sweetgall’s Nordic walking clinic and (Aubin) Laprade of seven times and is considered the nation’s Motivation to Move seminar, contact the Woodstock. leading recreational walker, lost several fami- Plainfield Recreation Department at 860-564- March 5, a girl to ly members to heart disease and took up walk- 1819. Eric and Heather VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager ing as a way to stay healthy.He is the only per- Lynn (Gray) "Every Home, Every Week" son to have walked through all 50 states – Livingston of 11,208 miles in one year. He has authored 17 QVCC to host Putnam. Open House Directory books on walking, wellness, and active living March 7, a girl to and has appeared on hundreds of radio and disabilities workshop Nicholas and television talk shows. Kimberly Claire SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH, 2011 Sweetgall will be featured at an evening pro- DANIELSON — A workshop designed for (Bennett) Romanchuk Pomfret: gram from 6 to 8:30 pm in the Plainfield High parents of students with disabilities who are of Danielson. 6 Evelyn Circle SF 1-3:00pm $289,000 Prudential CT Realty School Cafeteria, 105 Putnam Road in Central entering Quinebaug Valley Community March 8, a boy to Village. The program is sponsored by the College in the fall will be held at the Danielson Paul and Tammy Katie Johnson Totten Plainfield Recreation Department, which is a campus on Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m. Aldea (Black) Breault 860-465-6336 member of HealthQuest Northeast According to Chris Scarborough, learning of North Connecticut, a collaborative health partner- disabilities specialist at QVCC, the workshop Grosvenordale. SUNDAY, MAY 1ST, 2011 Thompson: 12 Johnson Street SF 12-2:00pm $182,500 Prudential CT Realty Spring in to live music this weekend Monique Maldonado 860-913-7414 HOT SPOT Brookfield, Mass. continued from page 2 • Scotty Marshall, 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Junior’s • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Greendale’s Pizza, Worcester, Mass. Pub, Worcester, Mass. • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster, Mass. • Open Mic, 8 p.m., English Social Club, 29 Camp St, • Open Mic w/ the Village All-Stars, The Village, Route Worcester, Mass. 171, Woodstock, Conn. • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 6:30 p.m., Point Breeze, To have your open house • Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The Music Lady, Central Webster, Mass. Village, Conn. listed in this directory WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 If you’re a live act that would like to be featured, know of someone else who is, or simply want to let us know about an • Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The Lashaway upcoming gig, email me at the address below. Events must please contact Tara or Inn, 308 E Main Street (Rt 9 West Bound), East Brookfield, be within 10 miles of the readership area and submitted to Mass. me by 7 pm Thursday of each week to be printed the follow- Sarah @ (860)928-1818 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Beatnik’s, ing week’s papers. Keep the music live and not so quiet here Worcester, Mass. in Northeastern CT & Central MA! E-mail Mark: getting- Tell your Realtor® [email protected] THURSDAY, MAY 5 The Villager sent you! • Open Mic, 8 p.m., Statz Sports Bar & Grill, North LEGALS TOWN OF EASTFORD the Eastford Board of Education to apply to Selectmen to utilize funding sources in addi- claims must be presented to the fiduciary at WARNING OF ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET the Commissioner of Education and to tion to financing referenced in item #12 the address below. Failure to promptly pre- MEETING accept or reject a grant for the Windows above to include grants, capital funds and sent any such claim may result in the loss of Project at the Eastford Elementary School. undesignated fund reserve for the purpose of rights to recover on such claim. The legal voters and those qualified to vote at • That the Town Meeting hereby authorizes funding the above resolutions numbers 8, 9, Ellen Hagen, Clerk town meetings of the Town of Eastford, the Board of Selectmen to establish a 10 and 11 for infrastructure improvements. The fiduciary is: Connecticut are hereby warned that the Building Committee with proper representa- tion from the Board of Education and Mary Kun, c/o James N. Scheibeler ANNUAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING Citizens at large with regards to the Windows Dated at Eastford, Connecticut Scheibeler & Herzog Project at the Eastford Elementary School This 21st day of April, 2011 35 Academy St. Will be held at the Eastford Elementary • That the Town Meeting hereby authorizes Danielson, CT 06239 School, 12 Westford Road, in said Town on: the preparation of schematic drawings and Melissa M. Vincent, Town Clerk specifications for the Windows Project at the Allan E. Platt, First Selectman April 29, 2011 MONDAY, MAY 09, 2011 AT 7:00 PM Eastford Elementary School. Terry Cote, Selectman Thomas O. Latham, Selectman NOTICE TO CREDITORS To consider and act upon the following items: 1. To act on nominating a Moderator to pre- 8. To act on empowering the Board of April 29, 2011 ESTATE OF TODD WILLIAM MORIN side at said meeting. Selectmen to purchase Public Works equip- (11-230) ment in an amount not to exceed $260,000. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2. To act on the proposed budget of the Town The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court Government in the amount of $1,200,244 for 9. To act on empowering the Board of ESTATE OF FRANK J. PADULA (11--214) of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2011 and Selectmen to expend an amount not to decree dated April 25, 2011, ordered that all ending June 30, 2012. exceed $150,000 for the purchase and The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court claims must be presented to the fiduciary at installment of windows at the Eastford of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by the address below. Failure to promptly pre- 3. To act upon the proposed budget of the Elementary School. decree dated April 25, 2011, ordered that all sent any such claim may result in the loss of Board of Education in the amount of claims must be presented to the fiduciary at rights to recover on such claim. $3,603,634 for the fiscal year commencing 10. To act on empowering the Board of the address below. Failure to promptly pre- Janis E. Beltis, Clerk July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012. Selectmen to expend up to $230,000 for sent any such claim may result in the loss of The fiduciary is: Eastford Elementary School and Center rights to recover on such claim. 4. To act on empowering the Board of Village drainage projects. Ellen Hagen, Clerk Holly Morin Selectmen to lay a mil rate and establish a The fiduciary is: c/o Natale Messina, Esq. collection period on the last completed 11. To act on empowering the Board of MurthaCullina LLP Grand List sufficient to pay the estimated Selectmen to expend an amount not to Caroline Padula, c/o Gary D Lavigne, City Place, 185 Asylum Street expenses of the Town of Eastford. exceed $2,000,000 on replacement/renova- Lavigne, Mark & Rogers Hartford, CT 06103 tion of Mill River Bridge over Bungee Brook. 945 Main Street, Suite 208 5. To act on empowering the Tax Collector to Total monies spent shall include $1,546,800 Manchester, CT 06045 April 29, 2011 waive collection of any property tax due in an secured Federal Grant money. amount less than five (5) dollars for the 2011- April 29, 2011 TOWN OF WOODSTOCK 2012 fiscal year. 12. To act on empowering the Board of At the April 21, 2011 Regular Meeting, the Selectmen to enter into financing agree- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Planning & Zoning Commission approved 6. To act on empowering the Board of ments not to exceed $600,000 for the pur- the following application: #SP 598-11-03 Selectmen and the Board of Education to pose of funding a portion of the cost of the ESTATE OF LOIS J. RICE (11-229) Erik & Patty Taylor, 93 Pulpit Rock Road apply for, receive, and expend grant funds. above resolutions numbers 8, 9, 10 and 11 (Map 7278 (corrected), Block 32, Lot 05) – for infrastructure improvements. The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court Activity on a scenic road. Chair Jeffrey 7. Resolved as follows: of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by Gordon • That the Town Meeting hereby authorizes 13. To act on empowering the Board of decree dated April 25, 2011, ordered that all April 29, 2011 B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 2011

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 Mary T. Bolte, 85 Armand E. Guimont, Sr., 70 DUDLEY- Mary T. resident at Webster Manor in December, DAYVILLE —Armand Edward Guimont, Company for many years until “Babci” (Miller) Bolte, 85, 2009. Sr., 70, of Hartford Pike, Dayville, passed he decided to go back to carpen- formerly of Joshua Place, Mrs. Bolte was a counter clerk at the Grey away peacefully on the morning of April 21, try work. Armand worked with died Good Friday, April 22, Den and then the cook at Sacred Heart 2011 with his children at his bedside. the utmost integrity, pride and 2011 in Saint Vincent Rectory in Webster before she retired. She Armand was the son of the late Ovide and passion. Armand loved to be Hospital, Worcester, with sang in the Saint Joseph choir and also in the Lena (Gamelin) Guimont. productive and loved his work. her family at her side. Sacred Heart choir. She also belonged to the He attended Saint James School and then After a productive day he Her husband of 29 years, Choraleans, a local musical group. began work as an apprentice carpenter with would say, “That’s a good thing done”. H. Earl Bolte, Jr., died in She was a communicant of Saint Anthony his father. Armand’s father instilled impeccable work 1976. of Padua Church. He joined the U.S. Army in 1963 and was ethic, conscientiousness and perfection, She leaves six children, H. Earl Bolte, III She was an avid candlepin bowler and, in honorably discharged in 1965. He was proud which he applied throughout his entire life. and his wife Cheryl of Sturbridge, Maryellen her younger years, a figure skater. She was to have served his country. “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” Smith and her husband Greg of Dudley,Paul an excellent cook and an ardent Red Sox fan. He married Marjorie (Margie) Lagace on Armand was a very genuine man. Bolte and his wife Peggy of Sunderland, Dan Her deepest joys were her faith and her August 7, 1965. He has always missed her Armand’s genuine ways can be defined Bolte and his wife Rachel of Thompson, family. after she predeceased him on July 4, 1977. through what he valued; anything natural. Conn., Lisa Heider and her husband Don of The family would like to thank the staff at He leaves daughter, Lynn Liebscher and a Armand thought the simplest things were Webster and Tom Bolte and his wife Donna of Webster Manor for providing such excellent son-in-law, Lawrence Liebscher; a son, the truest and he lived this kind of sincere Thompson, Conn.; 17 grandchildren; 14 care for Mary. Armand E. Guimont Jr.; four grandsons, life. great-grandchildren; a great-great-grand- The funeral was held Tuesday, April 26, Curtis, Ryan, Kyle and Thomas Liebscher; a Calling hours will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. daughter and many nieces and nephews. from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral sister, Arlene Renaud and her late husband Saturday,April 30 at the Gagnon and Costello She was preceded in death by her 13 sib- Home, 340 School St., Webster, followed by a Maurice Renaud; three brothers, Richard Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St. Danielson, fol- lings. Mass in Saint Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Guimont and his wife Lillian, Norman lowed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 She was born and raised in Webster, the Dudley Hill Road. Burial will be private. Guimont and his wife Celeste and Ronald a.m. in St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., youngest daughter of Alexander and Stasia Donations in her name may be made to Guimont and his wife Georgia; a brother-in- Danielson. Burial will be in Holy Cross (Kozlowski) Miller. She lived in Webster and Webster Manor Patient Activities Fund, 745 law, Francis Lagace and his wife Marylin, Cemetery with military Honors. then at Joshua Place in her retirement where School St., Webster, MA 01570. and many nephews, nieces, cousins and To share a memory with his family, “Light she was a member and longtime treasurer of www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com friends. a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. the Joshua Place Association. She became a Armand worked at Crystal Water Robert A. Chaput, 66 Armand E. Lafortune, 77

WOODSTOCK — Robert A. Chaput, 66, of He was a graduate of Putnam High School. NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Armand E. Armand served his country North Gate Road, Woodstock, died Robert worked in data processing all his Lafortune, 77, of North in the U.S. Army from 1953 to Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at his home. He life. He worked for American Optical Co. in Grosvenordale, died 1955 and then served in the lived in Putnam for most of his life, moving Southbridge, Mass., for 16 years, Wang Labs Friday, April 22, 2011 at Army Reserves until 1961, when to Woodstock 26 years ago. in Chelmsford and Lowell, Mass., and TJX Westview Health Care he was honorably discharged. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Corporate Co. where he retired from in 1998 Center, where he had been He later worked for many (Lawyer) Chaput. due to illness. a resident since December years at Putnam Hertzl, He leaves his wife, Patricia; his beloved He was a racing pigeon enthusiast for over 2010. Dimension Sailcloth and retired from sons, Chad D. Ellis of Enfield and Billy Jo 40 years and belonged to the Worcester He was born August 3, Cranston Printworks. Armand was a mem- Chaput and his wife Holly of Woodstock; two Homing Pigeon Club and R.I. Pigeon Club. 1933, the son of the late ber of the Thompson Senior Center and daughters, Susan Sanford of Virginia and There will be no services. The family Leonidas and Alice enjoyed playing cards with fellow members. Bobby Jo Chaput of Florida; a brother, requests that no flowers be sent to the home. (Lefebvre) Lafortune. He also enjoyed playing with the Wednesday Richard Chaput of Florida; five grandchil- Donations may be made in his memory to Armand was the devoted and loving hus- night pitch league at the Putnam Elks Club. dren, Colton and Peyton Sanford of Virginia Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT band to Germaine T. (Demers) Lafortune for His funeral was held Wednesday, April 27, and Danielle, Summer and Ryder Chaput of 06260 or any Collie Rescue League in New 45 years, until her death in 2003. from the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, Woodstock. He also leaves his best friend, England, 463 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston RI Armand is survived by his son, Larry 148 Grove St., followed by a Mass of Christian Donald Hayes of Putnam. 02910. Lafortune and his wife Linda of Putnam; his Burial at St. Joseph Church, 12 Main Street, He was born August 5, 1944 in Putnam, son To share a memory with his family “Light granddaughter, Stephanie Lafortune and her North Grosvenordale. Burial was in St. of the late Arthur A. and Gertrude (Bernier) a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. boyfriend Matthew Parent and his cherished Joseph Cemetery, North Grosvenordale, with Chaput. great-granddaughter, Kelsey Sky Parent all of full military honors. Donations can be made Putnam; two sisters, Loretta Mikkelson of to the American Lung Association, 1301 Florida and Estelle Hebert of Brooklyn; one Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 800, brother, Lucien Lafortune of Putnam and a Washington, DC 20004. Robert A. Dexter, 48 large extended family. To share a memory with Armand’s family, Armand was predeceased by his wife, “Light a Candle” at DUNEDIN, Fla. — Robert A. Dexter, 48, of Pechie of Moosup, Conn.; nephews, aunts, Germaine; a daughter, Claire Lafortune; www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Dunedin, formerly of Woodstock, Conn., uncles and cousins and his best friend, Scotty three brothers, Raymond, Alfonse and Emile passed away on March 26, 2011. Mowry. Lafortune and a sister, Juliette Perreault. He was born in Putnam, Conn., on April 18, Alan’s passion was in the fiber optics 1962, the son of Robert and Margaret (Chase) industry and he was well known in the field. Dexter of Woodstock. He was the grandson of He loved golfing, fishing boating, playing the late Mr. and Mrs. Alden Chase. pool, reading, flying kits and wearing Theodore I. Langlois, Jr., 89 He leaves a brother, Mark Dexter and a sis- Hawaiian shorts. PUTNAM — Theodore I. Langlois, Jr., 89, of He was a Crew Chief, working for the Town ter, Margaret Dexter-Yonchak, both formerly He was a soccer coach and a Little League Center Street, died Tuesday, April 18 at the of Woodstock Highway Department for over of Woodstock; two sons, Bradley A. Dexter of coach. Regency Heights Nursing Home in 25 years. Windham, Conn., and Connor Dexter of A memorial will be held at a future date. Danielson. He made his home in Putnam He was a veteran of World War II serving Sterling, Conn.; a stepdaughter, Danielle most of his life. with the U.S. Army. He served with the He was the beloved husband of Marion Merrill’s Marauders in India and Burma. He (King) Langlois. They were married was honorably discharged in 1945, and he Raymond H. Dufresne, 80 December 12, 1961 by Mervin Whipple. received a Purple Heart. He was a member of He leaves his wife of 49 years, Marion; his the Putnam VFW Post 1523. DANIELSON – Raymond H. Dufresne, 80, of A funeral Mass of Christian sisters, Gloria Hickey of California, Adele He enjoyed stock car racing and raced his Westcott Road, formerly of School Street, Burial was held Thursday April Cole of Webster, Mass. and Lucille Miller of own car #12 at area racetracks. Putnam, died Sunday April 17, 2011 in 21, 2011 in St. Mary Church of Dayville; a daughter-in-law, Susan Rich of His funeral service was held Saturday Regency Heights. the Visitation, 218 Providence Putnam and a granddaughter, Tammy April 23, 2011 in the Smith and Walker Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late St., Putnam. Burial was in St. Hollingworth of Putnam. Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, CT. Henry and Aldea Leona (Rickey) Dufresne. Mary Cemetery. He was predeceased by a son, Wayne Rich Burial was in Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock Mr. Dufresne worked as a machinist for Gilman Funeral Home, 104 and his siblings, Eva Vandale, Norman with military honors. Pratt & Whitney. He served in the Army Church St., Putnam, directed the arrange- Langlois and Eugene Langlois. To share a memory with his family, “Light National Guard of Connecticut. ments. He was born Oct. 2, 1921 in St. Johnsbury, a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. He enjoyed deep-sea fishing and hunting. For memorial guestbook visit Vt., son of the late Theodore I. and Lucy He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. www.GilmanAndValade.com. (Lafontaine) Langlois. Elizabeth M. Martel, 80 Theresa M. Gaudette, 73

DAYVILLE — Elizabeth time for her family. PUTNAM - Theresa Gaudette, Jr. and his wife Denise of M. Martel, 80, formerly of She was predeceased by three sons, Delphis Marie Gaudette, 73 of Thompson, Richard Gaudette and his wife Woodstock, died Thursday Martel, Jr., Ronald Martel and Gary Martel; a Providence St. died Debra of Plainfield, Laurie Cote and her hus- April 21, 2011 at the granddaughter, April Brisson and three Sunday April 17, 2011 at band Dave of East Killingly, Cynthia Westview Nursing Center, brothers, Franklin Aubin, Theodore Aubin Day Kimball Hospital sur- Nowakowski and her husband Ernie of Dayville. and Thomas Aubin. rounded by her loving fam- Eastford, Hollie LaPalme of New London, She was born March 24, She enjoyed crocheting and family gather- ily. Melissa Russell of Childress, Texas, and 1931 in Putnam, daughter ings and picnics. She was a 1949 graduate of Born in Caribou, Maine, Philip Gaudette and his wife Rebecca of of the late Polidore and Rockville High School. she was the daughter of Putnam; her sisters, Germaine Vallee of Marion (Bateman) Aubin. She was employed for over 25 years at US the late John and Eugenie (Boucher) Southbridge, Mass. and Nancy Gagne and her She had made her home in Woodstock most of Button in Putnam. Bouchard. husband Roger of Dexter, Maine; 18 grand- her life. Her Funeral was Tuesday,April 26 from the Theresa was a CNA at the Daughters of the children; six great grandchildren and several She leaves her children, Betty Brisson of Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Holy Spirit Provincial House for 21 years nieces and nephews. Dayville, Joann Martel and companion Ted St., Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian retiring in 2010. She took great pride in car- A Mass of Christian Burial was held Briere of Putnam, Robert Martel and his wife Burial at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, ing for each of the sisters. Tuesday, April 19 in St. Mary Church of the Terry of Garland, Texas, Joseph Martel and 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial will be at She enjoyed flying whether it was in a jet, Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. his wife Donna of Woodstock, Roger Martel a later date in Quassett Cemetery,Woodstock. plane or hot air balloon. She also liked camp- Burial will be private. and his wife Annette of Woodstock, Norman Donations may be made in her memory to ing, fishing, cooking and baking. The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Martel and his wife Tina of Woodstock; two the American Diabetes Association, 306 She was a loving mother and a mémère to Putnam, directed the arrangements. sisters, Pricilla Combies of Moosup and Industrial Park Road, Suite 105, Middletown, us all. For memorial guestbook visit Loretta Sheldon of Thompson; 16 grandchil- CT 06457. She is survived by her children, Debbie www.GilmanAndValade.com. dren; 10 great-grandchildren and several To share a memory with her family, “Light Hughes of Middletown, Ohio, Norman nieces and nephews. a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. She was a loving mother and always had Winthrop E. Lyon, 77 Send all obituary notices to the Putnam Villager, POMFRET CENTER — Born in Willimantic, he was the son of the Winthrop E. Lyon, 77, of late Rolfe and Clara (Barton) Lyon. P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, or by e-mail to Youngs Road, died Mr. Lyon worked for John M. Dean while Saturday April 23, 2011, in serving as Assistant Fire Chief for the West [email protected]. Westview Healthcare with Thompson Fire Department before leaving in his family by his side. 1970 to start his own construction company, He was the loving hus- Lyon Construction. band of Marsha (Meader) He enjoyed music, traveling, his pets, and Lyon. most especially spending time with his fami- In addition to his wife, Winthrop was sur- ly. vived by his daughters, Debra Castonguay A gathering will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, and her husband Jack of Thompson and April 29, followed by a funeral service in the Denise Briere and her husband Albert funeral home at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at (Butch) of Putnam; his son, Dennis Lyon and Abington Cemetery,Pomfret. Memorial dona- his wife Denise of Plainfield; his step-son tions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Donovan Fickett of Pomfret; his step-daugh- Association, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite ter Jillian Fickett of Oak Bluffs, Mass.; his 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. sister, Patricia Marquis and her husband For guestbook, visit Henry of Putnam; 11 grandchildren; six www.GilmanAndValade.com. great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 2011 B5 CHURCH DIRECTORY EASTFORD St. Stephen Church RELIGION Junction of Routes 131 and 197 Congregational Church of Eastford 130 Old Turnpike Road, P.O. Box 222 8 Church Road Quinebaug, CT 06262, 860-935-5205 (860) 974-01294 Masses: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.; Thursday Pastor Mike Moran and Friday, 8 a.m. Holy Day as announced. To Die For [email protected] Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. Leblanc; Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise LeFort. ou’ve heard the the procedure was neither Sunday Morning Services: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (child Religious Education, grades 1 through 7, Sunday, 10 expression, “ to essential nor medically care for 5 and under) to 11:30 a.m.; grade 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 a.m. Adult and Children's Sunday Schools: 9:30 a.m. die for.” It’s the BEYOND conventional. Sunday Jr. High and High School Youth Groups: 1 – 4 Tri-State Baptist Church Yname of several This whole scene is not THE EWS p.m. (Oct – May) P.O. Box 404 movies, several books, a P far removed from the spiri- Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. (Sept 19 – June) Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on CD, a band, and even a tual condition many of us Tuesday Prayer Meeting: 7-7:30 p.m. Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) clothing line. Although have experienced at some Thursday Women's Bible Studies: 9-10:30 a.m., 7-8:30 933-8947 the origin of this JOHN time in our lives. While p.m. [email protected] expression is not clear, searching for meaning, Friday Children's Pioneer Clubs: 6:30 p.m. (Oct – HANSON www.tristatebaptist.org when someone uses the love, acceptance or excite- May) Pastor R. Berard Friday Men's Fraternity: 6:30 p.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. expression they are ment most of us have found Saturday Men's Fraternity: 7-8:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. sending a clear message ourselves involved in back Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. that they highly value something. room deals, bad relationships, or unsafe envi- Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. Obviously, most people who use the ronments in which our spiritual and physical Eastford Baptist Church expression wouldn’t truly be willing to die lives have been in real danger. Unfortunately, 133 Union Road Bible Fellowship Church for whatever it is they are talking about. we sometimes come close to dying for things 974-1414 400 Quinebaug Rd Pastor Tim Vamosi In fact, I would venture to say, “there are that are so not worth it. P.O. Box 619 very few things that people would be will- Jesus had a philosophy that, if employed, Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. Quinebaug, CT 06262 Service: 10:30 a.m. 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 ing to die for.” will save us from such a fate. When talking Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer [email protected] Is there is anyone or anything in your life about material things, he said, “Seek the meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, www.bfc.org that you value so highly that you would be Kingdom of God above all else, and live right- Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen Pastor Dennis Spinney ready to lay down your life? If so, I hope the eously, and he will give you everything you Club, junior and senior high school, child care pro- Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 person or cause is not trivial. Your life is all need.” (Matthew 6:33 NLT) It may sound vided. a.m., Worship Service you have; it is too valuable to risk recklessly. backwards, but you might be surprised at Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., Sadly, it is not uncommon for people to inad- how well this tactic works. POMFRET Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group vertently give their life for something that is The idea is that God’s Kingdom is worth Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church — so not worth it. The Associated Press dying for,so a believer fully commits their life 568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830 released such a story on February 9, 2011: to that cause. The result is a double-whammy Mass: 4 p.m. Saturday; 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Acts II Ministries Sunday P.O. Box 224 “ A Philadelphia Police Department Crime blessing. Spirit-filled believers not only Rev. Ryszard Sliwinski, Pastor 1366 Riverside Drive Scene Unit van pulls away from a Hampton secure eternal life, but they also enjoy an Thompson, CT 06277 Inn in Philadelphia. Police say they’re inves- abundant life here and now. That is not to say Christ Church of Pomfret 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) tigating the death of a woman who had a cos- they will have an easy life, or even a fair life, 527 Pomfret St. www.actsII.org metic injection into her buttocks at the but, with the help of God’s Spirit living in Service: 10 a.m. Sunday 928-7026 hotel….Detectives have not made a connec- them, they can have an abundant life as well Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory HighPointe Church tion between the injection and her death, but, as a higher purpose for living. In short, the School Chapel) preliminary investigations are leaning Christian life is to die for. Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday 1028 Thompson Road Rector David M. Carter Thompson, CT 06277 toward that being a cause of death.” 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org The intention of this article is not to make Bishop John W Hanson is the pastor of Acts Abington Congregational Church www.goto24seven.com light of this woman’s fate. However, the ques- II Ministries on Rt. 12 in Thompson CT. For Route 97 Sunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Celebrate tion must be asked, “Was it worth dying for?” more information about becoming a believer, 974-1476 Recovery,every Wednesday at 7 p.m., café opens at 6:30 p.m. We must assume that this woman did not please visit www.ActsII.org. Service: 10 a.m. Sunday expect to die, but we must also assume that Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman Emmanuel Lutheran Church First Congregational Church of Pomfret 83 Main St. 13 Church Road North Grosvenordale NEWS BRIEF Pomfret Center PO Box 221 (860) 928-7381 (860) 928-7038 [email protected] Pastor Charles F. Seivard Rev. Thomas Crumb. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Habitat welcomes Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church Madden to board Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 768 Quinebaug Road Route 131 Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of every Michael W. Madden, CEO of Oak Knoll month at 6 p.m. 953-5412 Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Builders and Fire Extinguisher Services of PUTNAM Sabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings, New England has become the newest member Wednesdays, 7 p.m. of Habitat for Humanity of Northeast The Congregational Church of Putnam Connecticut’s board of directors. 175 Main Street, Putnam North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church Madden is a fourth generation builder who (860) 928-4405 954 Riverside Drive Web site: www.putnamcong.com 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 currently serves on the board of advisers to Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. the carpentry shop at H.H. Ellis Technical Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. Services: Sunday services at Putnam United School in Danielson and is a former member Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra- Methodist Church; of the school committee for Assabet Valley tion at 10 a.m.) Region Vocational Technical School in The public is welcome to join the church every Thompson Congregational Church Massachusetts. Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: 347 Thompson Road Michael resides in Woodstock with his worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission 860-923-2431 wife, Heather, and two children, Michael and outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, Jessica. A fifth generation builder in the East Putnam Community Church 10 a.m., Sunday making, 16-year-old Michael studies carpen- 250 East Putnam Road try at H. H. Ellis Technical School; 13-year-old Michael W. Madden 928-2193 WOODSTOCK Jessica attends Woodstock Middle School. Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church of the Good Shepherd Madden said he is “happy to join Habitat’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. board” where he can share his knowledge, profit nondenominational Christian housing Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 12 Bradford Corner Road 974-2047 skills and experience as a builder and “to ministry. Habitat of NECT exists for the sole First Congregational Church Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday help with decisions concerning land purchas- purpose of providing simple, decent, afford- 71 Liberty Highway Pastor: Brian C. Baeder es and construction issues. My main objec- able homes in partnership with low-income 928-7381 tive is to help people attain the ownership of families in need in Northeast CT. For more Pastor John Eckman East Woodstock Congregational their own home and pay forward blessings information about Habitat of NECT, visit Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 220 Woodstock Road that have been bestowed upon me.” 928-7449 www.habitatnortheastct.org. Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, Habitat of Northeast CT is a local affiliate Putnam United Methodist Church of Habitat for Humanity International, a non- 53 Grove St. same time) 928-9705 Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. Services: 10:45 a.m. Sunday (9:30 a.m. during the Evangelical Covenant Church summer) 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock 928-0486 St. Mary, Church of the Visitation www.WoodstockCovenant.intuitwebsites.com OBITUARIES 218 Providence St. Leon Engman, senior pastor 928-6535 Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m. Rev. Roland Cloutier Worship: 10:30 a.m. Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Awana clubs: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Arline V. Richard, 83 St. Philip’s Episcopal Church PUTNAM — Arline McLaughlin. 63 Grove St., Putnam; Holy Eucharist or Morning Faith Bible Evangelical Free 587 Route 171 (Osborn) Richard, 83, orig- Born in Chicopee, Mass., she was the Prayer at 9:30 a.m., with a supply Priest. Coffee inally of Pomfret Street, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen hour follows the service. 974-2528 Service: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday died Sunday,April 24, 2011, (Dybas) Osborn. Putnam Baptist Church Pastor Mitch Santell in Matulaitis Nursing Mrs. Richard worked as a bookkeeper for 170 Church St. Home. her husband’s business, Richard Plumbing & 928-3678 First Congregational Church, United Church of She was the lovingly Heating. Rev. Gil Bourquin Christ, an Open & Affirming Church, 543 Route devoted wife of the late She enjoyed sewing gifts for her family. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, 169, 860-928-7405, www.hillchurch.org. Sunday Joseph Gerard Richard However, her greatest love was her devotion 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible Service: 10 a.m. Children attend first 15 minutes then go to Rotational Workshop classes. Pastor: The Rev. who died in 1972. They were married in Saint to her husband and family. She was a com- study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. Mary Church of the Visitation on July 8, 1950. municant of Saint Mary Church. Saturday; ESL, by appointment. Michael Ader. Arline is survived by her son, James A Mass of Christian Burial was held Putnam Assembly of God North Woodstock Congregational Richard and his wife Linda of Putnam; her Wednesday, April 27 in St. Mary Church of 25 Kennedy Drive 1227 Route 169 daughters, Mary Ann Pezanko and her hus- the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. 928-2794 (860) 963-2170 band Peter of Putnam and Denise Bates and Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. Pastor: Gregg McKechnie Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Communion, first Sunday her husband Michael of Putnam; her sister, Memorial donations may be made to Daily Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. of the month Tuesday Bible Study, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mary Ann Davis of Pomfret; her grandchil- Bread, 53 Grove St, Putnam, CT 06260. Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday dren, Dana Stucke, Kera Morissette, Jody The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. South Woodstock Baptist Church Bates, Jason Bates, and Sara Mayo; and 10 Putnam, directed the arrangements. Congregation B’nai Shalom (Conservative 23 Roseland Park Road great grandchildren. For memorial guestbook visit Synagogue) www.southwoodstockbaptist.org She was predeceased by her brother, the www.GilmanAndValade.com. 125 Church Street, Putnam (860) 928-9341 late John Osborn and her sister, the late Alice President: Dr. Gail Dickinson, 860-928-7775 (leave a Sunday School, for all ages, 9 a.m., message) Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Hebrew School Director: Sharon Colemman, 401-647- Pastor: Bob Beckwith 5323 Genevieve Racine, 92 Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. Northeast House Church Location: From house to house DANIELSON - Genevieve Racine, 92, of Cooper and Olinda Souza and a favorite son- Jehovah Witnesses Time: 1 p.m. Westfield Village, died Tuesday,April 19, 2011 in-law, Sam Poirier. 81 Thurber Road Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 at Westview Nursing Home in Dayville. In 1950 she went to work at Rogers 928-4442 The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal every Sunday,followed by an open interactive partic- She was born on June 2, 1918 in North Corporation as a press operator; a position THOMPSON ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and Dartmouth, Mass., daughter of the late she held until her retirement in 1980. Upon 1Cor.14 26-39) Marion and Deolinda (Correia) Leite. her retirement she traveled with the Putnam Creation Church For more information, check out www.house- She attended the Killingly Schools. Travelers. 47 West Thompson Road, Thompson church.info and www.ntrf.org She worked at Royal Robes in Plainfield as She was a communicant of St. Ignatius 860-923-0455 a stitcher. Church. Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6th REGION On Sept. 2, 1939 she married Napoleon She loved dancing and as a senior she took grade 10 a.m., Sundays St Columba Anglican Church Racine in St. Joseph Church, Dayville, offici- lessons and taught dancing. St. Joseph Church Nichols College Chapel ated by Father Mathieu. A Prayer Service was held Thursday, April 18 Main St., North Grosvenordale Center Rd. She leaves a son, Ronald Racine of 21 at St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., (860) 923-2361 Dudley, MA Attawaugan; two daughters, Joyce Ricci of Danielson, followed by burial in Holy Cross 860 243-3606 www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net Danielson and Sandra Poirier of Brooklyn; a Cemetery, Danielson. Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc Canon John Wesley Westcott III 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship brother, Valmore Leite of Austin, Texas; 11 Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Weekday Masses: Monday, 5 p.m. grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and Reynolds St., Danielson, directed the Tuesday, 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. Weekend schedule, Saturday, 4 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m., one great-great-grandchild. arrangements. 11 a.m. She was predeceased by a brother, Manuel To share a memory with her family “Light Leite; three sisters, Rose Hewitt, Beatrice a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 2011 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Adam Minor at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

The calendar page is a free service offered for at Roseland Cottage Museum, 556 Route 169. listings for government, educational and non- Celebrate spring and the return of garden- profit organizations. Send all calendar list- LIBRARY BRIEF ing at the Woodstock Area Garden Club’s ings and happenings by mail to Editor Adam annual plant sale. As part of the plant sale, Minor at Villager Newspapers, P.O Box 196, the Roseland Cottage gift shop has potted SOUTHBRIDGE —Artists John Ferrara, numerous other colleges, libraries and Woodstock, CT 06281; by fax at (860) 928-5946 cuttings from Mr. Bowen’s original boxwood Jean Murphy and Sue Starkey (the Health institutions throughout New England. or by e-mail to for sale – a unique opportunity to incorpo- Director in NE Connecticut) will exhibit [email protected]. Please write rate a piece of Connecticut’s history into Cut Paper Technique during the month of JEAN MURPHY describes her happiest “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar your own garden. Free Admission. For more May in the main hall of the Jacob Edwards moments as a painter “when I am outside listings must be submitted by noon on information visit Library, 236 Main St., Southbridge. It is a on a sunny day in front of my easel looking Monday to be published in the following www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call show with a difference — Cut Paper at nature. For me painting from life is the Friday’s edition. Villager Newspapers will Roseland Cottage at 860-928-4074. Technique is a new development. The Jacob best way to paint. That extends to portraits, print such listings as space allows. Edwards Library is pleased to present this figures and still life in a studio setting. I THOMPSON —Team Mighty Mo will be sell- first public showing of these works. have used the mediums of oil, pastel and ing CARNATIONS for Mother’s Day from 9 Cut Paper Technique was developed by charcoal extensively and have never met a FRIDAY a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the Town of John Ferrara, as a therapy and enrichment medium I didn’t like. In the past 25 years I Thompson Town Hall. The price is simple — program for handicapped adults. It can be have studied with Massachusetts artists April 29 $1 per carnation. We will put together bou- expanded and adapted for use by children or from Holyoke to Provincetown and exhibit- quets upon request for a little extra. Small PUTNAM — The Putnam High School artists as well as any interested adult. It ed in many competitions within those bouquets (6 carnations) done up with greens Drama Department Presents You’re a Good requires some fine motor control and some boundaries and in my home state of for $8 and Large Bouquets (12 carnations) Man CHARLIE BROWN at 7 p.m. Friday, dexterity. It is essential to begin with a sim- Connecticut.” done up with greens for $15. Come out and April 29 and Saturday,April 30 in the Putnam ple image, actual or imaginary, to recreate SUE STARKEY, a Southbridge native, has get flowers for your mother, grandmother or Middle School Auditorium. Ad space and with the cut paper. Subjects or designs are long been interested in art. She has that special person in your life. tickets are now available for purchase. laid out on a smooth stable surface with explored drawing, printmaking and paint- Please come support our wonderful fundrais- Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students pieces of cut paper. The image is built up by ing while studying at UMass Amherst, the er. and senior citizens. For more information, laying and layering one piece of paper over Worcester Art Museum, Quinebaug Valley please contact Erin Williams at Putnam High another and adding more shapes and/or col- Community College and Wild Vine Studio. NORTH GROSVENORDALE — There will be School at 860-963-6905 x3124. ors as desired. When the art is complete, a As the Health Director at the Northeast a BREAKFAST BUFFET from 7 to 10 a.m. photo is taken, enlarged and printed. The District Department of Health, she is inter- Saturday, May 7 at the United Methodist FOXWOODS – There will be a Benefit printed photo becomes the finished art and ested in finding ways to link arts and cul- Church, 954 Riverside Drive, North BINGO at Foxwoods Our Lady of LaSalette the cut paper image is dismantled. ture to improve public health. Grosvenordale. The cost is $6 for adults and Parish Friday, April 29, 2011. The doors open The library is open Mondays and A reception will be held on Thursday,May $3 for children. For more information, call at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 each or two tickets Thursdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Light Marvin Wilbur at 923-2936. for $30 for video machines or computer Wednesdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and refreshments will be served. All welcome! tablets. Tickets available at Our Lady of La Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A Cut Paper Technique class will be held BROOKLYN — There will be a GARDEN Salette Rectory Office in Brooklyn. For more at the Mill Street Studio of John Ferrara in TOUR and LECTURE at 3 p.m. Saturday,May information, call 860-774-6275. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Southbridge following the Opening Night of 7 Spring Blooms at Quackin’ Grass Nursery, JOHN FERRARA is a journeyman artist. the Exhibit at Jacob Edwards Library on DANIELSON — The Danielson Elks Lodge 16 Laurel Hill Road, Brooklyn. What a great John was born in 1932 and attended Pratt May 5. There will be a raffle at the Opening 1706, 13 Center St., Danielson is sponsoring treat for Mom on Mother’s Day weekend! Institute in Brooklyn, New York. John has to determine who will be chosen to attend “Spring Shops, Hops, and Pops,” SHOPPING Light refreshments will be provided. The worked in all aspects of proprietary graphic this free workshop since space is limited. with well-known local and national vendors. cost is $15 per individual and $25 per couple. techniques, and has had a long association Winners will meet at the Studio at a date to There will be Beer, Wine & Bourbon Tasting Sponsored by Brooklyn for Sensible Growth. with theatre arts, sculpture and book illus- be announced and be given instruction and Exhibits with Appetizers and Treats from 7 For more information, call Andrea at (860) tration. Many of John’s works are inspired free materials to create an image which will to 10 p.m. Friday, April 29. The tasting fee is 774-4806. by classic literature. John’s drawings, paint- be photographed and printed as a piece of $15 per person. Sample the favorite wines of ings and sculpture have been exhibited at art to be given to the participant. the Danielson Lodge members and shop with BROOKLYN — There will be a PLANT AND Boston Public Library, Massachusetts For more information, call 508-764-5426. vendors who include Tupperware, Silpada BAKE SALE from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Institute of Technology,Nichols College and www.jacobedwardslibrary.org Jewelry, Athena Home Goods, and Pampered May 7 at the Federated Church, Route 6, Chef. Brooklyn. The sale will include Rada Knives. SALE will be held Saturday, April 30 from 10 PUTNAM — The Aspinock Historical The Holy Cow Thrift Shop will be open. a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 from 7 a.m. Society of Putnam will hold it’s annual meet- SATURDAY to noon in the St. James Church Hall on ing and history program at 2 p.m. Sunday, POMFRET — Celebrate spring in Pomfret on April 30 Franklin Street in Danielson. Thousands of May 1 at the Putnam Town Hall in the select- Saturday, May 7 with the 5th Annual Town gently used books will be arranged by sub- man’s chamber (handicapped accessible). Wide Tag Sale sponsored by the Pomfret jects and authors for easy browsing. Most Some students of Jeanne Benoit will present Proprietors, a local merchants group. N. GROSVENORDALE – The FRENCH Starting at 7 a.m., you can purchase a map to RIVER CLEAN-UP will be held beginning at items are priced at a dollar or less! Baker’s their history research projects. One group Dozen coffees and homemade pastries will will report on the naming of the road to the guide you to the many participating resi- 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2011 with regis- dences, businesses and organizations spread tration, coffee and donuts at Valley Springs also be available. Proceeds benefit the St. middle and elementary schools, and what James School Endowment Fund. For more they had to do. The others are surprise top- throughout town. Last year almost 60 loca- Sportsman Club, Valley Road. Clean-up will tions offered bargains galore. A number of be held from 8 a.m. – noon. Can be done by information, contact Jim at 860-774-7755 and ics. Light refreshments to follow. leave a message. locations are fund-raising for their organiza- walking the banks, wading with boots with a tions, so your purchases will also benefit a rake or in a boat, canoe or kayak. Lunch at good cause. A Town Wide Tag Sale Map Valley Springs from noon to 1 p.m. Lend a SUNDAY MONDAY makes bargain hunting a breeze. Maps will helping hand. Call Ida at 923-9052. be sold for $1 at Pomfret Community School May 1 May 2 (20 Pomfret Street, Routes 169 & 101). Profits THOMPSON – A free COMMUNITY SHRED from map sales and registrations benefit a DAY will be held from 9 a.m. to noon POMFRET — There will be a free PIANO WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock area GAR- Pomfret Proprietors’ Scholarship for local Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Citizens RECITAL by Michael-Thomas Gilman, DEN CLUB enjoyed a fun evening of sharing students to pursue education and careers in National Bank Parking Lot in Putnam. Bring Director of Music at St. Joseph’s College in seeds last month. Our next event will be held business. www.Visit Pomfret.com or (860) no more than 2 regular sized boxed of your West Hartford, at 2 p.m. at the Pomfret at 7 p.m. Monday, May 2 at the Woodstock 974-1583 for more info. confidential paper records to be destroyed. Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road, town hall. The speaker will be Dr. Deborah Pomfret Center. The recital will feature light Lee, from Woodland Trails Wildflower POMFRET — The Town of Pomfret Senior DAYVILLE — The Killingly FFA Chapter and classics and ragtime tunes. Light snacks and Nursery, in Ashford. Dr. Lee will help us Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road, will once Alumni and Parents Group is collecting beverage will be offered. Donations accepted. understand our gardens ecosystem. All are again participate in the Town wide TAG donations for CARE PACKAGES from 10 a.m. welcome! SALE on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Saturday, to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the Vo-Ag WEBSTER — The “HELP LYNN WIN” con- from 8 a.m. -? The senior center will be rent- Farm, Route 101, Dayville. They are collect- cept began just a few short weeks ago when DANIELSON — There will be a STUDENT ing tables to anyone who is interested. The ing the following items: our friend Lynne was diagnosed with inva- ART SHOW from May 3 to June 9 in the rent will be $10 per table. First come, first Chewy energy/cereal bars, Magazines, Hard sive lobular carcinoma. Lynne is a hard- Spirol Gallery at Quinebaug Valley served. Call Betty soon to reserve your table candy –not chocolate, Books, Hot coca, tea or working single Mom of two young adoles- Community College, 742 Upper Maple St., and to get more information. The phone coffee, Shampoo, Instant soups, Conditioner, cent children. As we all know, with the Danielson. A reception will be held from 6 to number is 860-928-7459 Mondays - Fridays Microwavable popcorn, Deodorant copayments and additional testing and treat- 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. from noon to 2 p.m. Mints, Toothpaste, Powder drink mixes, ments that insurance will not cover, finan- Toothbrushes, Non-perishable snacks, cial assistance is most always necessary. WAUREGAN — There will be an INDOOR Razors Lynne is ready to beat this disease, and we FRIDAY YARD SALE from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Batteries, Shaving Cream, Wet Ones, hope that you will be able to help support her May 7 at Sacred Heart Church, Route 205, Stationary/Stamps, Lip Balm and Letters to in her fight! May 6 Wauregan. There will be many vendors. Free soldiers. They are also accepting monetary A fundraiser will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. coffee. Raffle. Open to the public. The sale donations to help pay shipping costs. For Sunday, May 1 at the 200 Sportsmen Club in AUBURN — Friday Night Cruisin begins will be held rain or shine. more information, contact Sarah Davis- Webster. There will be a dinner, dancing, raf- Friday, May 6 at the Auburn-Webster Elks, Phaiah at 860-933-4575 or sarahdavispha- fles and silent auction items plus entertain- 754 Southbridge St./Route 12, Auburn) and DANIELSON — The Killingly Historical [email protected]. ment. Please call Kathy Darras at 617-894- continues every Friday evenings. All years, Society will present Laura Packer storyteller 4329 for tickets or email helpourfriend- makes, models are welcome. There will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the Killingly KILLINGLY —The Northeastern [email protected]. food, beverages and weekly awards. All gate Historical Center, 196 Main St., Danielson. Connecticut Art Guild donations benefit our scholarship fund. For She tells original and traditional stories that (www.nectartguild.org) will hold a class BROOKLYN – There will be a COUNTRY more information, contact John at are influenced by the oldest myths and every SUCCESSFUL PAINTING in Oils or Acrylics BREAKFAST, sponsored by the Danielson [email protected] or call 508-752-3992. day occurrences. The program will be pre- from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 in Lions, from 8 to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 1 at the ceded by the annual membership meeting at the Killingly Public Library Community Senior Citizens Center, 69 South Main Street, POMFRET — The 57th Annual Windham 1 p.m. Room. The instructor Judith Meyers Brooklyn. The all-you-can-eat menu will con- County AUCTION and TAG SALE will be (www.judithmeyersstudio.com) will focus on sist of eggs, french toast, pancakes, sausage, held at 326 Taft Pond Road, Pomfret. The POMFRET — There will be a USED BOOK Composition, Value Placement, and Edge tea, coffee and juice. The cost is $6 for adults auction preview is from 5 – 6 p.m. The auc- SALE and TAG SALE from 7 a.am. to noon Control. To register and for further informa- and $3 for children under 10l. tion begins at 6 p.m. both days. Goods, ser- Saturday, May 7 at the Pomfret Community tion, workshop materials and cost, call 860- vices, gift certificates, silent auction, and School, 20 Pomfret St., Pomfret. $5/bag for 774-4250. THOMPSON – The Thompson plants will all be sold to the highest bidder. books from 11 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit Congregational Church presents TED The Tag Sale will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Friends of the Pomfret Public Library NORTH GROSVENORDALE –A ROAST REYNOLDS IN CONCERT at 3 p.m. Sunday, both days, featuring toys, household goods, BEEF DINNER will be available at the May 1, 2011 in the church sanctuary.The con- books, miscellaneous. Hot food and home American Legion Family Post 67, Route 200, cert will be a mixture of music from made goodies available from Mary’s Kitchen. NORTH GROSVENORDALE – There will be North Grosvenordale from 5 to 7 p.m. Broadway shows, religious, and Cole Porter Call 860-974-3379 for directions, questions or a Mother’s Day “All You Can Eat” Breakfast Saturday,April 30. The cost is $10 per person. & Gershwin. The concert is for the benefit of to arrange for donations of items. Proceeds (scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash, home Tickets available at the post 923-9203 or at the the Doane Memorial Organ Fund. The Wm. will benefit Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp and fries, beans and kielbasa, French toast, pan- door. Proceeds will benefit Legion programs. Johnson Tracker Action organ at the Windham County 4-H Outdoor Center. cakes, toast, coffee juice) plus “Made to Thompson Church was built in 1873. Tickets Order” omelets and Belgian waffles, from WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock 325th are $20 each, $10 for students. For more infor- POMFRET — Windham County Christian 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the Anniversary, sponsored by the Woodstock mation, call the church at 860-923-2431. Women’s Connection Brunch at The Harvest, American Legion Family Post 67, Route 200. Historical Society, will present a Journey Pomfret, will be held from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The cost is $7 per person and $4 for children through Woodstock EXHIBITION OPENING WOODSTOCK – There will be a Wholistic Friday, May 13. Reservations for Brunch $12 7 and under. Proceeds will benefit Legion and BOOK RELEASE from 2 to 6 p.m. Spring CRAFT FAIR from noon to 4 p.m. and free child care required by Friday May 6. programs. Saturday, April 30 in Palmer Memorial Hall. Sunday, May 1 at Therapeutic Enterprises, Call 860-774-5092, 860-412-0014, or The fee is $5 for members and $10 for non- Inc., 602 Rte 169, Woodstock. Anything to do email:[email protected]. The following members. (www.woodstockhistoricalsoci- with health, wealth, natural or hand made topics will be presented: “Balancing Life on ety.org) items you can find here! Proceeds to benefit Planet Earth - Living Green and What it SUNDAY local food pantry. For more information, call Means” by Bill Reid, Quinebaug/Shetucket DANIELSON — Pet Pals Northeast, a local Arlene at (860) 963-0715. Heritage Corridor, The Last Green Valley. May 15 animal rescue organization, is holding a low- “The Green Leaves of Summer” with Cyndee cost RABIES CLINIC from 2 to 3:30 p.m. DANIELSON – The Danielson Elks Lodge ASHFORD – The Ashford Senior Center Johnson, soloist from Groton. “Happiness - Proudly Presents Our 2nd ANNUAL CAR Saturday, April 30 at the Quinebaug Valley #1706 will hold its Annual FISHING DERBY Finding Real Joy” by Debbie Mills, Veterinary Hospital on Route 12, on Sunday, May 1, 2010 at Markover Game CRUISE at 25 Tremko Lane, Ashford on May Christianburg, Va. All women welcome, no 15, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Raid date May Danielson/Plainfield town line. The cost is Preserve, 570 Cook Hill Road in Danielson. membership or dues! See you there! $10 cash per animal. All animals must be on Children between the ages of 4 and 15 who 22. Come join us and stroll down memory a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, reside in Plainfield, Canterbury, Sterling, lane. Cars, music, food and fun! Trophies will bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. Cat Killingly, Dayville, Brooklyn, and Foster, R.I. be awarded. Antiques, custom and special food and cash donations always welcome. are welcome to participate. Registration SATURDAY interest cars are welcome. For more information, call Pet Pals at 860- begins at 8 a.m. and the Derby runs from 9 to Call Judy @ 860-487-5122, Monday through 546-1280. 11 a.m. followed by a brief awards ceremony. May 7 Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Food and beverages will be available. WOODSTOCK – There will be a PLANT DANIELSON — The St. James Spring BOOK SALE on Saturday,May 7 from 9 a.m. to noon VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 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

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Cash Only (6) 28” x 50” Bedroom Set Call 508-764-3751 Paid $1600 Call 860-774-7204 860-974-1224 Will Sell For $1000 OBO $200 Each piece for $150.00 (1) 25.5” x 34.5” Bureau, Mirror, Chest, All Must Go ASAP! Full & Twin Headboards. Only Used Once (11) Old Wooden Bassett King 508-341-6941 Antique Oak China 508-278-7522 Electric Rascal Windows With Glass $125 Closet (1940’s) Wheelchair Above Ground Waterbed Set Asking $300 Commercial 508-987-3796 Treadmill Featuring Solid Oak Brand New Rascal Large, Never Been Used. 508-612-2623 Never Used Swimming Pool Construction With Dovetail Cradle Bed Showcase $1500 $75 Power Chair 15’x30’ Design, Four Drawer For Infant 6’Wx2’D, 82” High Old Tavern Table 1960’s Marble Pool Pump & Filter, Pedestal Stand, Bookcase Never Used! $300 $250 (2) 350 Chevy Coffee Table AquaBug Pool Vacuum, Asking $1400 Over 100 Years Old! 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Coin-Operated Move To 1st Floor Location Paid Over $1000 For Set FoosBall Table Caresoft Upholstery, Electronics 1 Pair A/R In Worcester County. 180-140 Purchased At Asking $400 Looks Like Leather. Huge Speakers $250.00 Brimfield Flea Market. $100 $65 FIRM Please Call Call 508-887-2651 Or Best Offer Paid $500 Each Bookshelf Speakers Paid $950 508-867-9786 $125 508-885-3705 Electric Asking $500 860-774-8008 Asking $300 For Pair Wood Splitter 508-764-1439 Please Call Camera Computer/TV Sony Surround-Sound 2200 6-ton Mod Nikon COINS System 10’x10’ $300.00 508-764-6825 State Quarters Armoire Sports Cards D-3000/10.2 MP $75 $250 Aluminum Mostly Stars & Rookies Irish Parlor Heater Still In Bank Rolls! Beckett Oil Burner with 18-55 mm 3.5 VR lens, Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’ Circa-1955 Set Of 4 Speakers Baseball, Football, Hockey, 14”, Wood, Air Tight, Model AFG $300 & Glass Basketball, And More! Blue Met. battery charger,extra battery, 774-232-0407 Stereo Console Serial# 050407-10759 camera bag Sun Room $50 $300.00 2009 Used 1 season $50 Call 508-949-7040 Attaches To House. Some & D3000 digital field guide. Coleman Electric 508-864-9223 Call Joe at $250.00 or Best Offer Cash Only MAKE AN OFFER! Engine Hoist Square Glass Broken, 1-508-278-3211 508-560-5623 Generator 508-347-3193 But All Curved Glass $500 2-Ton, With Stand Intact. 3-Wheel Electric 508-868-3433 5000W, 10HP Excellent Condition Antique Crawford Biolet Composting $425 Custom-Made Make An Offer Handicap Scooter $195 860-935-9333 Wrought Iron Has New Batteries, Parlor Stove Toilet Cameras Stihl Chainsaw Square Model, Great For Cabins! MS290, 20” Pot Rack Trailer Hitch Lightweight, Great For Several 35MM Cameras 5000 lb. Came Off Of A Foxwoods Or Travel. Dated 1919. $600 Cannons & Pentex. X-Chain. 18 Inch Diameter. $325 Ford Product REDUCED When Refurbished, Also: $90 Sells For $3800 Whole-House Ventilator (May Fit Others) $350 $25 8MM Movie Cameras Craftsman Air Wrought Iron $75 508-987-6395 Asking $1400 Tripods Compressor Single-Panel (Un-Refurbished) (3) Antique Wood Windows Lots Of Extras! 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. Fireplace Screen 860-928-3283 4 Winter Snow 508-873-7348 $75 Each $300 For The Lot $150 31” x 39” Entertainment 508-476-7250 Small Shutters Call After 4pm $70 Tires $4 Each Reddy Air Heater Center 215-70R-15 508-987-5515 Kerosene, 65k BTU Andirons Antiques 413-245-7388 $40 Pine Corner Unit. Height 6’, Paying Top Mounted & Balanced On $25 Holds 32” TV, Steel Wheels. Excellent Condition Car Trailer ‘06 Traveling Sprinkler Great Condition. Used Only One Season! Antique Stepback Kitchen Boys Bedset $20 508-347-9016 $500 Dollar Asking $85 Each 2 Solid Maple Bureaus, For Silver Coins, Cabinet. Lots Of Storage 15ft. 7000lb 2-Axle, 860-963-7880 508-234-7930 With Work Surface. 1 Desk With Hutch Led Lights, Spray Doc Delonghi Silver Dollars, 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H Book Case 3 Gallon Superwinch W/Remote, $10 Portable Floor ESTATE SALE Gold Coins, 454 350HP $575 Sears Organ Never Used Spare Dressers, twin beds, corner Paper Money. 586-419-1040 Air Conditioner Marine Engine Antique French Provincial $100 $1200.00 Used One Season Only. TV stand, 4-drawer filing Complete & Running. China Cabinet With Dehumifying Function, cabinet. Priced $25-$75.00 Banks Recommend Us! Glass Doors, Underneath Curio Cabinet Infocus Screenplay 5000 Commercial New generator $200.00 Includes Alternator, Power $300 HD Projector Like new 24-Hour Programmable We Travel To You! Steering Pump, Raw Water Storage. Timer. Wet-dry vac $10.00 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H 9’ Screen Central Air FREE Honest Appraisals Pump, Etc. Dining Room Set Was $600 New Call 860-377-1300 $375 Table, 4 Chairs, $850.00 Conditioning Unit We Operate By The $3500 Sell For $200 Call 508-259-8805 508-765-6067 Hutch & Server 2 Chevy Hoods BO Cools 10,000 Sq.Ft. Call Scott Exercise Golden Rule! $300 $500 Offers Welcome 774-545- 5148 (508)873-4437 6-Inch Twin Mattress (4)Antique Leather Equipment L&L Coin Set And Frame Desk Gunthy Rinker 20 Gauge 12-Foot ARCTICWEAR Carpet/Tile Chairs Call Tom Metal Studs Snowmobile Thinsulate $50 $25 Each $70 Fitness Flyer 508-450-1282 Sectional Tools Solid Wood, Glass Health Rider $3 Each Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. (2)Antique Pub Tables Women’s Medium. Rust Floor Roller(75lbs) & Wood Top 42” x 76”, Weslo Cadence Electric 860-546-9371 $100 With Cast Iron Bases Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers Motorized Treadmill “Like New” Laminate Kit $25 Each $175 OBO Mirrored Coffee Table 508-987-9211 Bmi Universal Weight Beautiful Large 6-Ton D.R. $40 Small Wetsaw Baby Bed Center Cable/Pulley Vintage 50’s Wood Splitter BOSSCAT Helmet Undercut Saw $20 Diamond Ring Guided, With Fog-Reducing 3-Way Wood Office Desk And Chair Bedroom Set $225 $200 Small Electric Welder Gents 14K Yellow & White Vapor Control System. All Best Offer Gold. Center Diamond All in good condition $500 Metal Lathe Unisex Small. 508-987-2502 Call For Prices 860-774-8008 90/100 Surrounded By Lot price $150 OBO 508-579-4392 Electric Recliner 12” Reed Contemporary 6 03/100 Diamonds. $350.00 $150 $75 508-783-3825 Brand New All Fine Brilliance Takes It All! Band Saw Carved 8-Sided Lamps 26 Year Old Appraisal Was 508-867-0196 Marble-Top End Tables 14” Chrome $5560 20” Cut Baldwin Darkwood End Will Sell For Same Now! & Coffee Table $125 Knock-Off Rims Twin Bedframe Fish Tanks $150 For The Set Spinnet Piano With New Radial Tires! Table w/ Two Doors 774-232-0407 75 Gallon Summit Tree Stand Like New. Coffee Table All In Excellent Condition. Light Brown Color $125 EACH Complete Setups, Including $125 $500 (Set Of 4 Available) $100 All In Great Condition DINING ROOM SET Wood Cabinet Stands, 508-885-3717 860-774-0002 508-885-4320 508-885-1071 860-935-9240 508-987-2502 2 leaves, 6 chairs. Canister Filters For Salt Or Excellent condition. Fresh Water, Heaters, $200.00. Pumps, Lights & Extras. Call 860-779-6575 $500 FIRM Town-to-Town Dining Room Call 508-949-7040 Table Five Piece Pine Solid Wood, 8 Chairs, 2 Leafs. Bedroom Set $750 OBO Queen Headboard Air Compressor & Tools 36” 6-drawer chest CLASSIFIEDS $300 OBO 64” 9-drawer dresser HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS W/Mirror, 508-885-0159 Excellent Condition TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US 3 Drawer Night Stand Doors $550.00 Soild Wood Interior If No Answer Please Leave A [email protected] (1) 78”x18” Message $15 860-779-9868 (1) 78”x30” Your Ad Will Appear Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad FOR SALE 1-800-536-5836 Wood Core 32” x81” With --Window guards: $15.00 In All Four Villager Newspapers 65” x 17” Glass Panel --Reddy heater: $65.00 RATES: $30 --Metal trunk: $50.00 and our website for one low price. --Wood trunk: $30.00 Windows --7 pairs skiis: $35.00 (4) Double-Pane Sunroom --Ultra ramp: $40.00 RUN UNTIL SOLD Tinted, 47” x 31” --New Littlest Gund bears: • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses $ PUTNAM VILLAGER 1/2 price 508-949-7608 413-245-7388 • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 22 THOMPSON VILLAGER Double Window FOR SALE New, Vetter High Pro 4 A Houseload Of Collections With Screens. 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275 FLEA MARKET 298 WANTED TO BUY 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 200 GEN. BUSINESS Dudley Freemotion USA Kimball Piano Old-Fashioned Solid Ash Nichols TT Custom Fit iFit Fold-Away 203 SNOWMOBILES Flea Market Cherry Finish, Cherry Wood And Stone Co. Car Cover Antiques, Collectibles $ Treadmill Excellent Condition. For 2002 Roadster & General $200 Sewing Machine Dining Table 2004 Polaris Can Be Viewed On Convertible (Will Fit Open Every Saturday-Sunday ROSS RECYCLING FitnessBlowout.com Table (41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, Other Years) Snowmobile Edge Six Chairs And Hutch! 8am-4pm We Pay More!! 4 Months Old, Antique Mahogany With Drawers $90 Touring 550 Used 6 Times. Drop-Leaf Dining Perfect Condition! Excellent Condition. Something For Everyone! $200 OBO $1800 2-Up Sled, Electric Start All Scrap Metals, $600 OBO Room Table Original Cost $260 & Reverse. Front & Behind BP Gas Cars, Trucks Mahogany Pub Table And 4 Ladder-Back Chairs. Set Of 2 Bureaus Also: Roberts Reel-To-Reel Rear Heated Grips. At Dudley/Webster Line All Need Refinishing Batteries, w/4 Stools 1 With Mirror, One Without. Lenox China And Tape Player/Recorder Trailer Included. 2 Acres, Indoors! $150 OBO $100 $250 OBO Pfaltzgraff 1700 Vermont Trail Miles. Copper Wire, Best Offer www.dorightfleamarket.com 860-315-7173 Edison Phonograph Christmas Dishes $4300 Appliances... $50 Beige Couch 508-764-9309 Call 508-962-8960 1-800-551-7767 w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. 508-943-1117 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Full-Length Call 860-974-1647 281 FREE PETS $600 OBO Wedding Putnam, CT 06260 Faux Fur Coat 508-943-1428 Solid Maple Table Snowmobile Large Size. Kimball Spinnet 774-242-7515 Ring Set 2008 Yamaha RS Vector ER Free Dogs 2 Extra Leafs Electric Start, Reverse, 860-928-7165 Will Sell For $75 Piano 4 Heavy Maple Chairs 14c Gold To A Good Home Call 860-944-1816 Solid Wood. 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Schwin 508-683-6386 Refrigerator Half Price - A-1 Condition Square Foot $225 Kraft Bass Boat Columbia 60” E.R. Buck $250 or Best Offer Shelby Hegner 19 Inch 860-412-0210 Concrete Emerson Microwave & Trailer Rock Maple Dining $25 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, Colson Scroll Saw Footing Forms Raleigh Room Hutch SF32 - $45 Each All White, Good Condition. Minkota trolling motor, With Stand Excellent Condition. Call 508-801-6367 New batteries, Etc. $400 FIRM Paid $1200. Refinished Chairs Wheelbarrow Excellent condition. Natural Or Painted Finish, I Pay More For Bikes Call 508-987-5515 Sell For $700 $20 $5,000. For My Museum! After 4pm Some Decorated. White Frigidaire Call 508-347-3575 Call 508-476-2056 Very Reasonable! 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After 4PM 508-410-1784 Floral Pattern, Country Other Sizes Available www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton 508-476-7382 Styling. Training Webster, MA Men’s Suit Call 413-324-1117 JULIE Basic - Advanced Solid Wood Coffee Size 42 Regular, Black, New! Nov. 26th, 1954 Group Or Private WANTED & End Table $100 TOOLS Nov. 30th, 2008 Stateline John Deere New - Open Enrollment Beatles Items Over $3500 New Other Items TOOLS Send Your Love To: Camp Resort Record Sleeves, Record Tractor $800 Steals It! Dishes, Small Appliances 888-974-1977 (FAX) Killingly CT Grooming Players, Dolls, Statues, Model 318 And More TOOLS Or Mail To: Weekend Activities, Rec. Mugs, Toys, Magazines, Call 508-949-7040 Lots Of Tools For Sale Baths To Full Grooms 50” Mowing Deck Call After 4pm PO Box 979 Hall, Adult Club House, Promo Items, Displays, Power Flow Bagging System Craftsman And Other Brands. Charlton City, MA 01508 Fishing, Pool, Shady & Movie Posters, Etc. LP Records 860-935-0112 Call For More Details Certifications! Plow and Snowblower God Bless Sunny Sites, Camp Store. 860-779-2469 $1900 For Sale SINGER SEWING 508-248-6375 $1500 PCSA Levels I & II Call 78’s, 33 1/3, Long Play, 107 MISC. FREE Please Call For Details, CPR Certified 508-248-5662 X-Mas Albums & Singles. MACHINE TOYS After 4PM Reiki Master Music From Late 40’s Model 401 Slant-O-Matic Flexible Flyer Rocking Horse, 508-476-7382 Lighterian Reiki VII WAR To 70’s, Large Variety Of In cabinet with attachments Fisher-Price Little Kitchen FREE WOOD Jukebox Musical Selections & With Accessories, Little Reconnective Healing II AMI/Rowe, 45’s $300 260 COLLECTIBLES Performers. Call 413-544-1168 Tykes Wagon, Balloon Tire ICNDF Certified Trainer RELICS Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of Come See And Make Tricycle With Pull Cart, PALLETS 45’s With Extra Records. An Offer Small Picnic Table. You pick up. Monday thru Authentic Experienced, Caring Staff & $400 OBO Call 860-928-2677 Small Antique Many Other Toys Friday 8am-noon. Individualized Care Can Deliver For Gas Money Revolutionary Attention To Detail Cabinet Call 860-935-5513 Stonebridge Press WAR With My Pickup Truck 25 Optical Drive War Historic Dayville, CT Miscellaneous w/Lock & Key $60 Trac Vac (located behind Southbridge Autographs 508-987-0077 SOUVENIRS Cell 401-523-5670 Items Hotel & Conference Center) 205 Federal Hill Road Antique Yard Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. Genuine Original Signature Head Skis, Dual 44-Gallon Containers, Autographs Of Oxford, MA WANTED Jukebox Bindings & Poles Tractor Cultivator 130 YARD SALES American Hero Icons. 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton starwoodpetresort.com WWII & EARLIER For Sale Never Used! $100 Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch Dudley Boy Scout George Washington $2200 1951 Rowe AMI $150 508-248-6783 Exhaust. For Massey Benjamin Franklin $2200 CA$H WAITING! Model “D” 40 Pioneer & Technics Ferguson, Will Fit Others. Troop 273 Thomas Jefferson $1000 Helmets, Swords, Excellent Condition. Stereo Components Snapper Used Twice Accepting Items In All Have Certificates Of 286 LIVESTOCK $1000.00 Good Condition Authenticity. Daggers, Bayonets, Converted To Play 45’s. Best Offer Medals, Badges, Flags, Holds 20 Records. Roto-Tiller 508-892-1412 For It’s May 28th Clear Signatures Bagged Shavings Spare Tubes & Service Call 508-949-7040 IR5003, Used Twice Yard Sale. 508-476-1068 Kiln-Dried Pine Uniforms, etc. Manual. Great Sound, Paid $1295 Items Needed Are $5.25 Per Bag Over 30 Years Experience. New Sliding $950 Trees for Furniture, Clothing, Toys, Real Solid Wood. NFL Autographed (No Limit) Call David $2000 Screen Doors TracVac Household, Books, 1-508-688-0847 Sale Sporting goods & More! Helmet Collection Small Bails Of Hay 774-200-0501 $20 Each Model 385-IC/385LH 40 to 45 lbs. I’ll Come To YOU! Used Once. Evergreen Trees, Colorado For Pickups Five Ridell Team Helmets New Sinks Paid $1300 Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Call Linda 508-943-1001 Or Signed By MVP Icon Quality Horse Hay Junior Wooden $20 Each $1100 Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Karen 508-943-0202. Or Quarterbacks $5.75 Per Bail New Radiator Heaters Excellent Privacy Drop Off At Universal Tag, 36 Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Loft Bed Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Border/Ornamental Pick Up In $20 Each Hall Road, Dudley Dan Marino, Joe Namath, West Brookfield With Desk And Dresser. & Vac Pro All 10 trees for $85. And Peyton Manning. 300 HELP WANTED Paid $700 Between 9-12 on 413-245-9266 Models 72085, 72285, Call 508-278-5762 All Have COA’s Rock Valley Farm Will Take $350 OBO 72295 Saturday April 30th, $2000 OBO 508-867-2508 Mattress Not Included. Evenings NordicTrack Used Twice May 7th,14th, And 508-476-1068 310 GENERAL HELP 860-608-3402 Paid $2772 21st. AudioStrider 990 $1900 Quality WANTED Troy-Bilt 265 FUEL/WOOD Junior Wooden Elliptical For Sale 508-765-5763 Horse Hay Loft Bed Excellent Condition! Snow Blower Rutland, MA 3’x3’x8’ Sells For $999 10.5HP, 30” Wide. FREE Drivers: With Desk And Dresser. Will Take $600 Sofa and Matching Square Bales Weigh Paid $700 Dual Stage, Polar Blast, 15th Annual Town Construction Cryogenic Cheryl Chair, Electric Start, Touch & Wide Yard Sale Approximately 800lbs Each. Will Take $350 OBO 860-913-6735 Kindling Wood Transportation Mattress Not Included. Art Deco Retro Turn, 6 Forward, 2 [email protected] Reverse, One-Hand Saturday, April 30 All Different Types Of Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa Local Tanker Work!! 860-608-3402 Pastel Upholstery 8am-??? Great Pay, Above-Average Condition Operation. Widths, Lengths & No Chemicals or POOL TABLES $1000 Maps available on town Thicknesses Of Wood. Preservatives Hometime, NordicTrac Asking $125.00 common (Routes 56 & 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. Benefits!! 7 Foot 508-667-9249 CDL-A w/X End. $50 8 Foot White-Wash Oak Coffee 122A) and town lines Good For Wood Stove Or Second Cut Available 4-Foot Steel Shelves Outdoor Burners/Stoves. 2 Years Experience 9 Foot Tables, Floor and Table Washer & Dryer starting at 7:15am. Rock Valley Farm Required Very Heavy Duty $900 Each Lamps Also Available White, Used. Over 200 participants Delivery Available $50 By The Truckload W. Brookfield 866-339-0072 Delivery Available Separately. $250 and lots of fun! www.cryodrivers.com 413-245-7388 413-245-7480 860-928-6308 508-333-8090 Rain or Shine 508-867-2564 508-867-2508 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 2011 B9

310 GENERAL HELP 330 SALES 433 CLEANING 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 550 MOBILE HOMES WANTED WANTED RENT RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Colonial Affordable Mobile Home national origin, ancestry, age, Sturbridge One For Sale HELP WANTED Life Is Hiring Cleaning Service marital status, or any Pizza Business Benefits Consultants We Offer Quality Work At intention to make an such Orchard Bedroom 2 Bedrooms, Completely And Managers. An Affordable Price! preference, limitation or 2nd Floor/3 rooms For Sale Remodeled. In A Quiet Dayville, CT Park. Close • Homes & Offices discrimination. This Stove and Refrigerator (Auburn Area) Please Be Dedicated newspaper will not Hill Washer & Dryer Hook Up To Industrial Park And Professional And • Carpet Cleaning Call Jimmy For More Shopping Center. knowingly accept any Off Street Parking Information Hard Working. • Floors advertising for real estate No Smoking $29,900 Bilingual also a plus but • And Much More! Free Rent 508-728-5574 Includes All Appliances that is in violation of the law. 1 & 2 Bedroom Small Pets Considered not necessary. REGISTERED, Our readers are hereby First/Last/Security Call 860-608-6407 Work directly with INSURED & BONDED informed that all dwellings Apartments. $575.00 employers and employees Give Maria A Call advertising in this newspaper CALL FOR 508-864-0774 Webster N. Grosvenordale regarding their benefits 508-764-2500 are available on and equal choices. opportunity basis. To MORE DETAILS For Rent CT Mobile Home For Sale Surrogate We are an industry leader complain about Heat & Hot Water 2500 Sq.Ft discrimination call The The Village At 14x64 Doublewide and can help the right 442 LICENSED DAY Included & 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Mothers individuals obtain the Department of Housing and Free Parking Killingly CARE Urban Development “HUD” 7500 Sq.Ft. Large Kitchen, Living Room. necessary life and health Fully Applianced 1/2/3BR Townhouse Laundry Room. licensing if not already toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. Apartments 15 Acres Free Standing Buildings. Needed *************** Specious Great Space! Appliances Included. licensed.This is B2B For the N.E. area, call HUD Subsidized Be part of a miracle Per CT General Statutes ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Starting At $789.00 Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Contact (HUD/USDA) ALSO: $65,000 The rewards are more Kim Gaboury 19e-87b-5g, free number for the hearing Must Income Qualify 2500 Sq.Ft. impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Unsubsidized For Appointment than financial All advertisements for SECTION 8 3000 Sq.Ft. 860-923-0421 508-344-6767 Daycare Services in the CERTIFICATES (USDA Affordable) Seeking Women 505 APARTMENTS FOR 9000 Sq.Ft. state of Connecticut must WELCOME Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome Available! Park Model 21-43 Non-Smokers Or Can Income Qualify 337 EMPLOYMENT include your license/ RENT With Healthy registration number. Call Marie Call For Application Owner Will Give You Mobile Home Pregnancy History SERVICES 508-987-8121 Today Price You Can’t Refuse! For Sale By Owner 454 HOME 860-779-0876 Call Fully Furnished, New Porch Bi-Lingual Sales Brookside EHO Addition, Also Nice Shed & Professional IMPROVEMENT 1-508-753-3670 Great Place For A Garden. Terrace On Beautiful Lot Near Needed for great position SAVE Swimming Pool. For More in Grafton, MA. Heat/Hot Water Seely-Brown 546 CEMETERY LOTS Located At Highview Information Call Must have experience in ENERGY Included! Village Campground In lending or financial Insulate Your In Pomfret Center Four Plots West Brookfield. 888-363-9457 services sales. In Worcester Country Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 reproductivepossibilities.com Home FREE RENT!!! Is Accepting Applications. Apply to: Seniors 62 And Webster Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Price Includes Seasonal [email protected] Call Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Older May Apply. In The Payment GO2GUYS Bedroom Apartments “Rememberance Section” (April-October 2011) Putnam Please Call NORTH VILLAGE Asking $28,000 800-930-9590 For Rent. 860-928-2744 All Four For $4500 OBO Spacious, Fully (Currently Sells For 508-867-8736 Delivery Driver 400 SERVICES Or Email 2 Bedroom Units With Excellent Customer Applianced. [email protected] $1800 Each) Starting At $783!! 508-721-2572 Permanent Service Skills. 457 LAWN/GARDEN Starting at $698 For Information Existing Local Route, Days. 402 GENERAL SERVICES Trailer For Sale College Or A.J. Tree Service • Pool Heat And Hot Water Two Lots In Wells, Maine Is Included. Work Experience. & • Basketball Court SOUTHBRIDGE Available At Worcester Campground Salaried (High 30’s) County Memorial Park May 15th To October 15th FREE Employee Health Call The Landscaping • Playground 121 Elm Street Must Income In Paxton. Quiet Park, 10 Minutes & Dental Premiums, Brush & Tree Removal 2 Bedroom, Qualify. Non-Selected. From Beach. Fully Plus 401k • On-Site Laundry Furnished, Junk Man Planting Second Floor. $575 EACH Call Dutton INCOME LIMITS APPLY Newly Renovated, Section 8 Vouchers Or Best Offer Florida Room, Corner Lot. 1-888-786-0791 WE NOW TAKE Mulching Section 8 Welcome Accepted. 508-885-1071 Asking $18,500 Hardwood Floors In Call 508-277-4569 YOUR AUTOS 10% Senior Citizen Bedrooms 325 PROFESSIONAL Discount Office Open From: Please Call Two Plots FOR CASH! Monday-Friday Heat & Hot Water Free Estimates (508)987-1595 In Worcester County Removal of Metal, Licensed & Insured 9:00am to 5:00pm Included. On & Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Sturbridge Civil Saturday 10:00am EHO At Garden Of Heritage II 860-753-1007 Off-Street Parking Appliances, to 3:00pm $850/Month $1500 OBO For Both Open Concept, Environmental 508-847-6913 Furniture, TV’s. Evening Appointments Available & 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Engineer Construction 500 REAL ESTATE Third Floor 2-3 Bedroom WEBSTER 550 MOBILE HOMES Cathedral Ceilings, McClure Engineering Seeks A Materials. $825/Month Hartley Terrace Flat Lot. New Roof, New Civil/Environmental Engineer To Includes Heat/Hot Water Brookfield Windows. Deck & Patio. Join Our Team Of Professionals Cellars/Attics 501 REAL ESTATE 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom, One Bath In Our Charlton MA Office. Cleaned. WANTED Brookside Terrace 186 Hamilton Street $759-$802 Open Concept. Shows Pride Of Small Building 11 Village Drive Apt B, First Floor Heat & Hot Water Move-In Condition Ownership! We Are A Full Service Included. Completely Updated. Engineering Company With A Demolition, Tires. Southbridge,MA 01550 One Bedroom. Heat, Air, Water, Windows, $75,000 Focus On Water Supply Leaves Removed. (508)764-7675 Quiet Area. Must Income Qualify Farm Porch. Gas Fireplace. 508-347-8791 And Treatment. Residential Moves. $725/Month Section 8 Certification Nice Lot, Backs Up Ideal Candidate Will Have Strong Heat & Hot Water Welcome To Woods. Communication, Problem Solving Trees Cut Dudley Included. Modern Kitchens $66,000 And Organizational Skills Along Brush/Limbs Wall-To-Wall Carpet Plus Park Share Sturbridge Modern Efficiency Unit 401-864-3413 With The Ability To Write W/All Appliances 957 W. Main Street Spacious Closets Technical Proposals, Reports Removed ************** 3 Bedrooms. On-Site Laundry Retirement Re/Dishwasher, Disposal Easy Highway Access And Publications As Required. Furnaces Removed EQUAL HOUSING Washer And Dryer Gas Heat & Electric Hot 1993 Doublewide, Refrigerator For More Information BS Or MS Degree Civil Or Check-our-down-to- Water (Not Included) Brookfield 2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood OPPORTUNITY Stove With Heating Unit $800/Month Call 508-943-9567 Environmental Engineering earth prices first! Whirlpool Bath, EHO Nanatomqua Mobile Fireplace. New Wood Required, EIT/PE Preferred. ************** All real estate advertising in Private Garden Style Porch Home Park (55+) Laminate Flooring. Minimum Of 2 Years Professional Weekends also! $775 Per month Service Pets Only Mobile Home For Sale. Experience In Engineering this newspaper is subject to Webster Enclosed Porch. 2 Carport. Central Mass The Federal Fair Housing Act Landlord Pays W/D Hookups, Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Environment. MS Office, Large 4-Room Apartment. 3 Sheds. Beautiful Large Word/Excel 2007 AutoCAD Is Re- and Connecticut of 1968, which makes it For Utilities Stove/Refrigerator. 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(NAPS) you’ll take appropriate Don’t give advice beyond your action. No allegation about expertise, however. bullying should be ignored 5. Stand up and speak out According to the ex?perts at because the charge seems for children in need. Learn the National?Education improbable or be?cause the about bullying. Share what Association (NEA), one car- behavior seems unlikely to you’ve learned and advocate ing adult can make all the dif- recur or is perceived as a for bullied children. ference in the life of a child “harmless rite of passage.” 6. Do something. If you who’s being bullied. 2. Report the alleged bul- witness someone being It’s crucial for bullied stu- lying. Tell the principal harassed and humiliated, dents to know which adults in about a school bullying case, intervene—but get additional their school or community especially if the bullying support if necessary. they can go to in their time of seems to be based on the stu- Everyone involved—the vic- distress—adults who will dent’s race, ethnicity, religion tim, the perpetrator and the really listen to them and then or sexual orientation. witnesses—needs to know act on their behalf. Bullied 3. Reassure, don’t judge. this is un?acceptable behav- students who go it alone If a bullied kid comes to you ior. because they don’t know to for help, reassure him or her As one of the world’s fore- whom to turn are far more that you will do what you can. most anti-bullying experts, likely to fall behind in their Don’t, however, ask why the Psychology Professor Don studies, get sick, miss school child is being bullied. It’s the Olweus notes, “It now all boils and drop out—even commit behavior of the bully that down to a matter of will and suicide. matters. If the child volun- involvement on the part of Whether you’re a parent, a teers personal information, adults in deciding how much teach?er or a friend of the keep it confidential. bullying will take place.” family,there are six steps you 4. Get the appropriate To that end, the NEA has can take to help the children professional help. If a come up with the Bully Free: in your life. young person seems to be in It Starts With Me campaign. When it comes to bullying, adults can stop it, fix it and prevent it from happening again. 1. Take complaints seri- emotional or psychological This aims to identify caring ously. Don’t dismiss it as distress, offer to get in touch adults who will pledge to help they need to support the bul- priate actions. Pledge at www.nea.org/bul- “just teasing.” Listen to the with a counselor, social work- bullied students. The NEA problem and tell the child lied student, ask the right You can learn more and lyfree. er or school psychologist. will provide the re–sources questions and take the appro- sign The One Caring Adult Playsets: 10 Tips For Parents

(NAPS) accessories pre-packed? 8. Everyone Plays. Playsets should be developmentally Few things work as well as an outdoor playset to get kids out 4. Cost. Most playsets are built to last whatever the price, appropriate, so consider the ages of the children who will play of the house and into the fresh air. There are, however, several but features vary. A playset is something to be enjoyed for on it. Size depends on how many children will play on the set, things to keep in mind: years, so be sure it can grow with your family. as well. Consider how many swings and how many features 1. Placement. Find a spot with at least a six-foot space 5. Safety Railings. Safety features must be put in place you need for a fun and safe environment for all. around the playset so kids don’t swing, jump or fall into or onto during assembly.All elevated surfaces, such as platforms, need 9. Warranty. You should know what type of warranty is anything dangerous. Loose fill materials such as mulch, wood guardrails, and sit-down bars should be above the slides. Most offered and what it covers. Playsets should last a long time, so chips or reground plastic should be placed under the playset to quality sets will have an arched entrance area to protect little seek a warranty with long-term protection. cushion falls. Also, the set should be placed where parents can heads. 10. Features. Decide if you need an infant swing, a hammock monitor children’s activities. 6. Anchoring. Make sure the entire structure is firmly or a two-person glider. Accessories like a buoy ball, rock wall, 2. Lumber. Look for a naturally decay- and weather- anchored to avoid tipping. gangplank, hammock or ship’s wheel create a fun play experi- resistant lumber, such as cedar, which is also a natural insect 7. Maintenance. Preventative maintenance helps keep ence.?With most quality playsets, accessories can be added repellent and blends well with any backyard. kids safe and the warranty in effect. Every season, tighten any later. You can see some of the features available for Backyard 3. Assembly. Consider your options. Should the playset loose supports, anchors, bolts and screws and replace any Discovery playsets at www.swingsetsonline.com. be hand-built? Will the lumber be hand-picked and the playset missing nuts, bolts or protective caps. Following manufactur- Taking these small steps to–ward a safer play area can make built with a kit? Or will the playset come ready to assemble— er’s directions, playsets should be periodically sealed, stained a big difference when it comes to long-term safety. pre-cut, pre-stained and pre-drilled with all the hardware and and painted to prevent deterioration. B10 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 2011 AUTOMOTIVE New Ways To Sell Or Trade A Vehicle Online

(NAPS) of a car is easier than ever.No won’t cost you a lot and if the Trader.com’s new Trade-In With the auto industry longer is it necessary to put a car doesn’t look clean and Marketplace service to take on the upswing, sign in the car window and well maintained, buyers will the guesswork and hassle out Americans are buying hope for the best. From online wonder what bigger surprises of the trade-in process. new cars again. The tools to get your car the most might be under the hood. Entering the vehicle’s infor- National Automobile exposure to instant price 3. 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Does it have For more information and unload an existing vehi- sionally cleaned before post- ample cargo room? tips about disposing of any cle. ing it for sale or visiting a Emphasizing these features car fast, check out Fortunately, with dealer and fix easy items such will separate the vehicle from AutoTrader.com’s “Sell Your today’s technologies and as broken tail lights, chipped competition. Car” center. new resources, disposing paint or small dents. These 5. Use Auto With today’s technologies and new resources, disposing of your vehicle can be easier than ever. Cutting The Cost Of Teen Driving How To Read (NAPS) With high unemployment, plus con- cerns over rising gas prices and infla- tion, parents are seeking ways to cut A Vehicle the costs associated with getting teen drivers on the road. A recent Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company survey shows that History Report households with teen drivers shell out an average of nearly $3,100 each year to allow their teens to drive. While other (NAPS) factors are involved, the cost of having Old cars don’t die, they just a teen driver is a major one. get resold. If you’re buying a On average, parents of teens pay or used car, whether it’s from a will pay nearly two-thirds or more of dealer or someone who put an all costs associated with their child dri- ad in the paper, you’ll want to ving, ranging from auto insurance to know as much about it as you gasoline. Further,40 percent of parents can. Even without anyone try- will pay for all the costs associated ing to deceive you, the vehicle with their child driving, while 33 per- may have problems you can’t cent will share these costs with their see from a simple visual inspec- teen. Only one in six parents of teens tion or even a short test-drive. say that their teen will pay for all the A vehicle history report pre- A used car’s vehicle history report driving expenses. can help you learn more about it. pared by a third party is one To help offset the cost, here are a few way to know what you’re get- tips to manage the cost of car insur- have hidden damage. ting. Combining information ance: • The price is right. No two from various sources, a vehicle Good student discounts: Many carri- cars are exactly the same, as Driver certification programs can cut insurance costs as well as teach teens safe driving history report can give you a ers offer discounts for young drivers every car has a unique history. habits. detailed overview of where the who excel academically. These “good And that history can affect car’s been, and, combined with student” discounts reflect that respon- provides discounts earned by the Deductible options: Having a higher value, but how much? CARFAX a mechanic’s inspection, can sibility in the classroom often leads to adults in a household to their teen dri- deductible on an auto policy,combined Reports include a History help protect you when buying a responsibility be?hind the wheel. ver(s). Discounts extended to teens as a with programs such as Vanishing Impact Calculator, helping buy- used car. Nationwide Insurance, for example, part of the family plan include mul- Deductible and Accident Forgiveness, ers understand how much more Here are some things to look offers a 25 percent reduction in premi- ticar, multipolicy and financial respon- can keep out-of-pocket expenses stable. or less than the retail book for—or look out for—when you um for drivers under age 21 who main- sibility.These reductions can help save For example, those who can afford to value a car is worth. Use this get a report on a vehicle. None tain a “B” average or better. up to 25 percent on auto insurance pre- pay $500 when a claim occurs may tool to help determine if the of these things is necessarily a Education pays off: Some insurers miums. want to select this as their deductible seller’s asking price is fair. reason not to buy a car, but you provide a discount to families that reg- Multiline discounts: Bund?ling poli- amount in order to lower insurance • Unfixed recalls. Recalls are shouldn’t make a decision with- ister their teen to participate in a dri- cies—such as home, auto and life premiums. fairly common but can be a seri- out asking about anything you ver certification program. insurance products—with one compa- Other discounts: Having your pay- ous problem if left unfixed. see on a vehicle history: Family plan: Check to see if your ny is a great way to save money on the ments made electronically can save Keep an eye out for open recalls • Many owners. The more insurer provides a family plan that overall cost of insurance. you up to $48 annually. and if you see any, make sure garages a car’s been in, the less the car’s taken to a dealer likely it’s been lovingly cared immediately to be fixed—it’s for all its life. Not everyone is as free. diligent about car care as you Vehicle history reports from are. You may pay a bit more, but Save Money On Gas CARFAX are an essential step finding a one-owner car can in the used car?buying process. reduce your chances of ending They’re also a powerful tool for (NAPS) stop quickly. Also, the more so it’s safe for the environ- up with one that’s been neglect- selling a car. More than 34,000 errands you take care of in ment. ed. With the rising price of gasoline, sources across North America one trip, the better for your Other benefits include: • Location, location, location. people are looking for ways to save report information to CARFAX, mileage. • Increased fuel economy Some parts of the country are money at the pump. Here are tips from such as state motor vehicle 2. Do keep your car in • Reduced heat and fric- more car friendly than others. Al Unser, Jr. that will save you money departments, vehicle inspec- shape. Regular tune-ups tion Winter storms (with their on gas as well as lower vehicle emis- tion stations, auto auctions, will keep your car produc- • Clean, lubricated accompanying salted roads) can sions and reduce maintenance costs. repair facilities, rental agen- ing less greenhouse gases, engine parts be rough on cars, as obviously 1. Don’t drive aggressively. You cies, automobile manufactur- using less gasoline and pre- • Improved vehicle per- can floods, excessive heat or drastically increase the fuel you con- ers, and fire and police depart- venting future trouble. If formance even sea air.Cars that have been sume and the emissions your car gives ments. Learn more at www.car- every American’s tires were • Lower maintenance where these are common may off when you accelerate quickly and fax.com. properly inflated to the right costs level, it could save 3 billion 6. Don’t forget to add gallons of gas every year. Force in your oil to clean Turning The Tables On Odometer Fraud 3. Don’t run hot and and lubricate your cold. Unless your car’s a Race car champion Al engine for better per- classic, chances are it’s elec- Unser, Jr. –uses a quality for–mance and to extend (NAPS) rollbacks are report- pedals, steering wheel and floor tronically controlled and engine conditioner in all the life of the oil. ed annually, costing mats to make sure it’s consistent When it doesn’t need to be warmed his cars to help –protect Unser uses the product consumers more with the mileage reading; comes to fash- up by idling. Also, go easy the vehicles, his wallet in his race car, family car ion and music, than $1 billion. New • Demand a Carfax Vehicle on the air conditioner. Park and the –environment. and even in his boat’s out- some people research results from History Report from the seller; in the shade. board motor. As he think it’s fun to Carfax show that the • Have a trusted mechanic check 4. Do upgrade for effi- explains, “Force increases try to turn back number of cars with the car’s computer and inspect the ciency. Invest in quality high-flow air fuel mileage and reduces emissions by the clock. rolled-back odome- vehicle thoroughly for signs of filters, synthetic oils and spark plugs 30 percent or more. Leaving a smaller However, when ters has increased wear and age prior to purchase. for better performance. Also, try not to carbon footprint is very important to significantly nation- carry unnecessary weight in your car. me as well as saving up to 19 percent on scam artists USE AVAILABLE RESOURCES turn back a wide over the last Check your trunk for unused items fuel and money.Who doesn’t like doing used car’s When buying a used car, be sure to few years. According to Larry Gamache, that add to the weight your engine has that?” odometer, it’s ask for a Vehicle History Report One factor in this communications director at to move. To learn more and to order the prod- no joke. and have a mechanic thoroughly growing trend, some Carfax, odometer fraud is alive 5. Do add an engine conditioner uct with free shipping, visit www.gas- The motiva- inspect the car’s computer and any say,is that the digital and well. Said Gamache, “Con when you fill up the gas tank. It newsusa.com or call toll free (877) 342- tion for such signs of wear and age prior to final odometers used in men con–tinually find ways to lubricates the combustion chamber to 2111. And like them on Facebook: fraud is easy to purchase. the majority of cheat the system, especially in a help prevent engine –damage. Engines www.facebook.com/ forcefuel. see, since a today’s cars are easi- soft economy like this, and digital break down and operate inefficiently vehicle with 40,000 miles on the er to manipulate. Plus, there’s vir- odometers are no exception. We with long-term wear and tear on vital odometer is usually more valuable tually no physical evidence of cannot stress enough that con- parts. By lubricating them, you can than one with an odometer that tampering. Buyers have to exam- sumers need to utilize every increase the longevity of your –vehi- reads 80,000 miles or more. It’s no ine a vehicle for indications of resource available to help protect cle. surprise, then, that a growing wear to determine if the car’s them, starting with a Carfax What’s more, every time you fill up number of sellers are trying to overall condition is consistent Vehicle History Report. Simply at the pump, there’s one conditioner “turn back time” on their cars and with the mileage on the odometer. asking the seller for a Carfax that can save you money while reduc- ing the amount of toxic emissions. It’s trucks by changing the mileage on TIPS ON AVOIDING FRAUD report and questions about the car their odometer in an effort to helps separate the good guys from called Force For Earth Fuel & Engine inflate the resale value. Here are some tips to help car the bad guys.” Conditioner.Force is 100 percent natur- shoppers avoid buying a car with As a service to consumers, al and biodegradable and works with A DISTURBING TREND an odometer that’s been rolled Carfax lets you check for potential all fuels. The easy-to-use conditioner back: odometer rollbacks free of charge helps your engine burn more efficient- According to NHTSA, more TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com than 450,000 cases of odometer • Take a look at the wear on the at www.carfax.com/odo. ly and is nontoxic and nonhazardous VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 2011 B11

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The 2012 Ford Focus is a stylish hatchback that more than meets the needs of families of four with its roomy interior and strong fuel economy.

BY KEITH GRIFFIN 31.9 mpg. That's fantastic in my view It's a journalistic no-no to pick up front wheels. That leads to reduced for a vehicle that is so family friendly items verbatim from a manufactur- understeer, better traction, and It happens every once in a while. I and comfortable to drive. er's press release but Ford does an improved turn-in. It all contributes to spend a couple days with a vehicle Part of that comfort comes from excellent job explaining the next-gen- better handling through curves. and decide, "This is a car I could live the quiet ride. Noise, vibration and eration airbag system that has Pricing for the hatchback that I with." Add to that relatively short list harshness levels have been reduced enhanced chest protection technolo- drove starts at $18,065 in the SE trim (besides my Mazda5, Saab 9-5, and the and driving dynamics enhanced by gy. The new airbag uses a reconfig- level with a five-speed manual or six- Audi R8), the Ford Focus Hatchback the improved stiffness of the body ured curve-shaped tether system that speed automatic transmission. It's a for 2012. It's really all most people are structure, with 30 percent greater pulls in the lower section to create a $3000 bump up to the SEL trim with ever going to need in a vehicle. rigidity than the previous Focus “pocket” to help lessen the impact of Bluetooth and other features stan- That's something I realized after model. Ford is really leading the way the airbag on the driver’s chest and dard. The Titanium trim level comes less than two days behind the wheel with quieter rides in its compacts ribs in frontal crashes. in at $22,765 with fancy seats and of a Ford Focus that was loaned to me and sub-compacts. The company is It can't be underscored enough how other upgrades. by Ford. It grew on me that quickly. touting the technology in the Focus important that is. Smaller and obese The instant appeal probably matches more expensive cars, but it drivers who are positioned closer to (For the latest new car news, follow emanates from the fact that it more really succeeds by providing a ride the steering wheel can be subject to me on Twitter at aboutusedcars. You closely resembles a station wagon that is as quiet as cars costing much, strong forces from deployed airbags. can also read the latest automotive than a hatchback. It's a highly func- much more. This will benefit them most. news at TorqueNews.com, where I tional vehicle in a compact package. The Focus is fitted with a complete- Ford’s side airbags feature unique am a contributor, or learn about buy- The Ford Focus is all new for 2012 ly new 2.0-liter gasoline direct-injec- shoulder vents that stay open and ing and selling a used car at and is a truly global vehicle for Ford tion dual overhead cam four-cylinder reduce pressure for smaller occu- UsedCars.About.com.) following a global development pro- engine that combines high-pressure pants who typically benefit from gram under the company’s One Ford direct injection and twin independ- reduced forces. Taller occupants VITAL STATISTICS strategy. Before, there used to be one ent variable camshaft timing for whose shoulders block the vent could Wheelbase: 104.3 inches Focus for North America and a typi- enhanced performance and fuel effi- benefit from the higher pressures. Length: 171.6 inches cally more sophisticated, engaging ciency. This engine delivers more Focus also will be Ford’s first car Width: 71.8 inches Focus for the rest of the world power than the current 2.0-liter ever to feature front passenger Height: 57.7 inches because Americans didn't cotton Duratec unit featured in the North airbags with adaptive venting tech- Curb weight: 2940 lbs. much to compacts. This Focus will be American Focus, while contributing nology that diverts some of the gas Engine: 2.0-liter, inline four cylin- on sale in 120 countries with tweaks to projected fuel economy gains of from the airbag inflators through der for local regulations and markets. more than 10 percent. vents outside of the airbags. The Horsepower: 160 horsepower at The Ford Focus does have an SFE It's rated at 160 horsepower at 6500 restraints control module – the con- 6500 rpm model in the sedan version that is rpm and 146 lb. ft. of torque at 4,450 trol center of Ford’s advanced safety Torque: 146 lb. ft. of torque at going to get 40 mpg on the highway rpm. It's not going to snap you into systems – adjusts the level of venting 4,450 rpm but you're going to pay more for it. your seatbacks under even the hard- based on seat position. EPA estimated mpg city/highway: That trim level isn't available in the est of acceleration but it's more than One piece of technology I admit not 28/38 hatchback, but it's rated at a more sufficient for 99 percent of all driving to testing to its full capabilities is the Base price: $18,065 than respectable 28 city and 38 mpg. circumstances. Would a little more advanced torque vectoring system. As-tested price: $21,065 It's mated to a six-speed automatic power be nice? Sure, but you would As Ford explains it, the system acts Also consider: (a comparative transmission and my fuel economy have to sacrifice a lot of fuel econo- as limited-slip differential for a bal- vehicle) Hyundai Elantra during a week of mixed driving was my.It's not worth the trade-off. anced distribution of torque at the Touring, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Suzuki SX4 Auto Review

Photos © Ford One advantage to being a world-car design is the 2012 Ford Focus has a clean dashboard that is intuitive to use. B13 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 2011 B14 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 29, 2011

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