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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Remembering “Small opportuni- ties are often the beginning of great ‘a visionary’ enterprises.” FRIENDS SHARE MEMORIES INSIDE OF STEVE BOUSQUET A8-9 — OPINION BY JACK MELTZER year camaraderie togeth- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER er both on and off the air, A12 — SPORTS both business and per- B2 — HOT SPOT Local philanthropist, sonal. Osbrey recalled business owner, and sta- that Bousquet always ALENDAR B3 — C ple of the Quiet Corner made time for people. B4 — OBITS community Steve “He never rushed away, or pushed anyone B5 — RELIGION Bousquet, of Putnam, died Tuesday, May 17 at aside,” Osbrey said. “If Massachusetts General he was talking to you he Jack Meltzer photo Hospital, at age 64, from would stop what he was H.H. Ellis Technical High School, Ryan Eck, 17, Toni Whitman, 18, and LOCAL multiple myeloma. doing and would talk to Brandon Field, 16 sell bracelets for a $1 to raise money for their team. Bousquet was born and you like you were the bred in Putnam, and went Steve Bousquet only person in the world. to Putnam High School, He was like that with class of 1964. He later graduated everyone, and I miss him so much, Quiet Corner takes from the University of Connecticut and I know the community misses in 1970. him very much.” “Steve was a great man, all Bousquet owned and operated around,” said WINY Radio Steve Bousquet & Appliance, in a walk for a cure President and Owner Gary Osbrey Danielson, and was in business for last week. “I think we’ve heard nearly 35 years. about all his good deeds in the com- “Steve was an incredible person,” RELAY FOR LIFE GENERATES NEARLY $350K munity, and in reality what you said Peter Deary, owner of Sunny hear about his good deeds only Side Farms in Danielson, who knew BY JACK MELTZER scratches the surface. With Steve, Bousquet the majority of his life. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER there was so much more than any- “The Dearys and the Bousquets are WOODSTOCK — On Saturday,May 21, and Sunday,May 22, 1,474 par- one even knows about — endless, all interrelated. My brother-in-law ticipants and 106 teams participated in the annual American Cancer endless good deeds, it’s just the way was his nephew. What I remember Society Relay for Life of Northeastern CT at the Woodstock Ellis Tech claims top the guy was wired, that’s what he most about Steve was that he was a Fairgrounds to generate $347,266 that will go to helping fund cancer did. He was a great friend, very sup- visionary. He really did have some research. prize at QVCC Plastics portive and fun.” Relay for Life events are comprised of teams of people that camp out Expo Bousquet and Osbrey shared a 20- Turn To BOUSQUET, page A13 and take turns walking around a designated path. Each team is asked to have a “team” representative on the track or path at all times during Page A3 the event. “We deeply appreciate everyone who has in any way donated to the SPORTS Relay to date,” said Shannon Stahecki, community executive for devel- opment for the American Cancer Society in Rocky Hill. “This commu- nity is awesome and unique in their care and warmth for one another and they really know how to fight cancer. This weekend was wonder- ful.” Stahecki said that the team that raised the most money over the weekend was United Natural Foods, which raised more than $25,000. The top corporate sponsor was Putnam Ford Mercury at “Visionary

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Currier-Lewis qualifies in four state events Blues festival expected Page A12 to draw hundreds EVERYDAY ECOLOGIST Jack Meltzer photo BY JACK MELTZER GREENING YOUR MEMORIAL VILLAGER STAFF WRITER DAY BBQ A drainage ditch on Pulpit Rock Road. POMFRET — Get ready to kick off PAGE A5 those work shoes, and put on those OPINION dancing slippers, because on Saturday, June 11, the Abington Social Library GET YOUR Maintenance to will present the “Boogie ‘N Blues POINT ACROSS Festival” at Pomfret School’s Strong PAGE A8 Field House. scenic roads approved The event is open to the public. The WHAT TO DO cost to attend is $10 in advance or $12 A CALENDAR at the door for adults, and children SEVERAL ROADS upgrades and improvements to cer- OF AREA EVENTS tain town-designated scenic roads, under 12 are free. Parking is free. All proceeds from this festival go towards PAGE B3 TO SEE DRAINAGE, such as Barber Road, Bradford Corner, Center Cemetery Road, the Abington Social Library. SAFETY UPGRADES Pulpit Rock Road and Quarry Road. This is fourth annual music The maintenance work needed to Turn To FESTIVAL, page A11 BY JACK MELTZER remedy the erosion and public safe- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ty problems is scheduled for this WOODSTOCK — At a public year, and will be done by the Courtesy photo Planning and Zoning Commission Woodstock Highway Department. Tenor saxophonist Jimmy Biggins, formerly hearing, Thursday, May 22, the “I proposed some improvements with James Taylor and presently part of the Woodstock Highway Department “Mohegan Sun All-Star Band” will perform Turn To ROADS, A11 proposed, and the PZC approved, page with “Rule 62.” 2 • Friday, May 27, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Saturday farmers market set to open VILLAGER ALMANAC QUOTATION OF THE WEEK BY JACK MELTZER grams. According to Very, the comment. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Saturday Market will have different Stahl has been hired for the posi- PUTNAM — Starting on Saturday, themes including various cooking tion through a grant stipend from “It’s a very enjoyable sense of satisfaction … When June 18, the inaugural Saturday seminars. the Resource Conservation and we can help these deserving groups, either through Farmers Market will kick off at “We are looking at events like Development Council. There will be fundraising, gifts or any type of support. “It’s been a Riverfront Marketplace on Kennedy learning how to compost, and we’re also “full season” farm vendors and Drive. inviting area restaurants to do they are each paying a price to be tremendous pleasure serving the public for 30 years The event begins at 10 a.m. and cooking demonstrations,” Very part of the market all season. … I’ve met thousands of wonderful people that are not runs through 1 p.m. said. Invited guests will pay as well. “In New England, most successful So far, those participating are Stahl is coordinating the event only customers but have become good friends.” farmers markets are on Saturdays,” eight members of the Northeast and project, and bringing in the tal- Director of Economic and Connecticut Farmers Co-Op and ent. There will also be live music to - Steve Bousquet in 2006, commenting on his Development Delpha Very said. three other farmers outside of that entertain the consumers while they “This allows the community and group. Artisans, and agricultural shop . volunteer work in the Quiet Corner.Bousquet died the surrounding community to artisans are also invited, as well as Very said they are also working Tuesday, May 17, at Massachusetts General Hospital, have availability to fresh fruit and one non-profit group. on trying to develop a stronger at age 64, from multiple myeloma. produce three times a week. They “This is for the sustainability of “friends of the farmers” program can better design their dinners and the market because they each would as well. lunches around it. It’s very family rent a space and that helps us carry “We will be selling market bags oriented.” the market forward.” Very said. with our logo on them so people will PEN TO LOSE The Northeast Connecticut Master gardeners from the be reminded to shop on Saturdays, O C Farmers Co-Op group conducts University of Connecticut are and at Farmer’s Market throughout farmers markets on Mondays and expected to attend for the educa- the year,” Very said. “Those are rev- POMFRET TOWN HALL Thursdays. This is a new event tional component of the Market and enue generating.” Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ...... 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. being added to those two. will lecture on eco-gardening, Very said that this program must Wednesday...... 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. The Saturday Farmers Market designing rain gardening, and pre- be sustainable so they are also Friday ...... CLOSED will run through the beginning of serving vegetables. developing and generating a web- LIBRARIES November, which will run through “We want to work with children site for the Market.” Abington Social Library 20 Saturdays. on how to grow a ‘pizza garden,’” For more information, or if you Monday, Wednesday, Thursday...... 5-8p.m. “One of the most important parts Very said. “We want to have theme would like to be part of the Saturday ...... 10 a.m.-noon that we wanted to add was educa- events like Christmas in October, Saturday Market Place, e-mail put- Pomfret Public Library tional events to both the gardener which will support artisans and [email protected] Tuesday ...... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and people who are interested in crafters. Nutritional education will Thursday...... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. healthy lifestyles,” Very said. be prevalent in the lecture series.” Jack Meltzer may be reached at Friday ...... 2 p.m.-6 p.m. According to Very, Putnam is Paula Stahl is set to be the (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail Saturday...... 10 a.m.-2 p.m partnering with the University of “Market Master.” As of the at [email protected]. POST OFFICES Connecticut for a dietitian to Villager’s deadline, Tuesday, May Pomfret instruct some nutritional pro- 24, Stahl could not be reached for Monday-Friday ...... 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday ...... 7 a.m.-noon Pomfret Center (Murdock Road) Monday-Friday ...... 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:45 p.m. NEWS BRIEF Saturday ...... 8 a.m.-noon Plants & Flowers EASTFORD Fort Hill Farms to host annual TOWN HALL • Stonetoppers Tuesday and Wednesday ...... 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. meeting Second and fourth Tuesday ...... 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Pots • Vases • Logs EASTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY • Memorial Plaques THOMPSON — Please join us at the Monday,Thursday ...... 3-8 p.m. “We will fill your container or 2011 Eastern CT RC&D Annual Meeting to Tuesday ...... 10 a.m.-8 p.m. be held at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson. 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Wednesday …………………………....……….. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. COLUMBIA, CT Invited guests include Rep. Joe Friday ……………………………...…………… 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Courtney, CT Dept of Agriculture TOWN LIBRARIES SOUTH BAY Luxury Pontoons Commissioner Steve Reviczky and CT May Memorial Library: DEP Commissioner Daniel C. Esty. The Wed...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. GILLGETTER/QWEST Compact Pontoons theme of this year’s meeting is promoting Fri...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. Connecticut Agritourism and Farm Sat...... 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon ELECTRIC POWERED Pontoons Diversification. 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The Last Green Valley Volunteer Water lyzed for E. coli bacteria concentrations. The rect any problems. People are needed to record information on Quality Monitoring Program is seeking vol- presence of E. coli bacteria above a certain A free volunteer training workshop will data sheets and at least one person per team unteers available on Tuesday and/or threshold indicates that the water is contam- take place on Tuesday, May 31, at the must be physically able to scramble down Thursday mornings from June through inated by human or animal waste. The moni- Connecticut Audubon Society Center at stream banks to collect the water samples. August to assist with water sampling in toring results will be analyzed and shared Pomfret, located at 189 Pomfret Street in For safety reasons, each team needs to have a Woodstock, Pomfret and Brooklyn. with the Connecticut Department of Pomfret Center from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sampling minimum of two people. Substitute team The water samples collected will be ana- Environmental Protection in an effort to cor- will begin on Thursday, June 2 at 8 a.m. members are also needed. With multiple teams involved, the weekly time commit- ment for each team will be less than two hours. To sign up, or for further information, Ellis Tech claims top prize at QVCC Plastics Expo please call Jean Pillo at 860-928-4949, ext. 605 or email her at [email protected]. BY CLARE HOPKINS VILLAGER STAFF WRITER DANIELSON — Five area high schools participated in the 8th Annual High School Plastics Expo last Friday, May 20 to display the products they created while collaborat- ing with local plastic companies. 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During non-business This year the teams consisted of H.H. Ellis hours, leave a message in the edi- Technical High School & Westminster Tool, tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will Inc., Putnam High School & Putnam Courtesy photo return your phone call. Precision Molding, Inc., Tourtellotte Memorial High School & Gentex Optics, Inc., The winning team from H.H. Ellis Technical High School at the Plastics Expo at QVCC last Friday, May 20. Woodstock Academy & Web Industries Hartford, Inc. and Quinebaug Middle College & Foster Corporation. the Marketing Award was given to “All of these companies put an enormous Tourtellotte Memorial High School. amount of time and effort into this,” said Over the past four months the teams used Coombs. “We’re doing it to give something imagination, ingenuity, and innovation to back to the community in our expertise.” develop a new product made of plastic mate- This year’s judges included Chip O’Lari, rial. 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PUBLIC MEETINGS WOODSTOCK Tuesday, May 31 Senior Exercise Class — 8 a.m. Town Hall

Wednesday, June 1 Sr. Arts & Crafts — 9:30 a.m. Town Hall Sr. Dominoes/Cards — 1 p.m. Town Hall Day Camp Orientation at Crystal Pond Orientation — 3 p.m. Camp Nahaco Nahaco — 7 p.m. Camp Nahaco Democratic Town Committee — 7:30 p.m. Town Hall

Thursday, June 2 Senior Exercise Class — 9 a.m. Town Hall Board of Selectman — 4 p.m. Town Hall Little League — 6:30 p.m. Town Hall P & Z Sub — 7:30 p.m. Town Hall

Saturday, June 4 Boston Bus Trip — 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — Motor Coach departs from Woodstock Town Hall Open House at the Pink House — 11 a.m. Roseland Cottage EASTFORD Wednesday, June 1 Nahaco Commission — 6:30 p.m. Town office Building Recreation Commission — 7 p.m. Town Office Building POMFRET Monday, May 30 Town Hall Closed

Wednesday, June 1 Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission — 7 p.m. Senior Center 4 • Friday, May 27, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Preparing kids for high school, college and life GRONSKI DISHES ON LIFE AS HEAD OF YMCA CAMP WOODSTOCK

BY JACK MELTZER VILLAGER STAFF WRITER What was the title you held before WOODSTOCK — being named the executive director by Earlier this month, YMCA of Greater Hartford, and what Pennsylvania native does this new title mean to you and your Tony Gronski was family? named to the position of executive director “I had been the camp director for the past of Camp Woodstock by six years, which was a very rewarding — but YMCA of Greater also a very tiring — position. Being with the Hartford. 154 staff and 250 campers all day requires a Gronski originally lot of energy, which is harder to sustain as began his tenure in you get older. Now I find myself sitting in Woodstock in 2005 as Tony Gronski front of a computer all day, filling out paper- camp director. work, and trying to balance a budget, which Camp Woodstock is requires a whole new kind of energy. a 120 -acre resident camp and conference cen- Currently, I deal directly with six full-time ter and a branch of the YMCA of Greater staff and help them develop professionally so Hartford. they can be executive directors someday. Prior to joining the staff at Camp Whenever I need an energy boost, I just go Woodstock, Gronski served at YMCAs in play with the staff and campers for an hour New Jersey, Tennessee and Arkansas. He and get reinvigorated. It’s awesome.” holds a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Management from Pennsylvania What type of duties will go along with State University. being the executive director? Gronski resides at Camp Woodstock with his wife, Melany, and three daughters. “I ensure we meet the requirements of the Gronski recently sat down with the State and American Camping Association Villager to discuss what it means to choose criteria for accreditation. It is a lengthy the right career path, the outdoors, and the process and happens all year around. changes Camp Woodstock has seen over the Managing the budget of a year round facility years and what’s to come for the future. with 43 buildings and more than 7,000 guests Courtesy photos a year takes a great deal of my time. My YMCA Camp Woodstock Executive Director Tony Gronski tests out the new zip line at the camp. Although you’re not originally from favorite time is working with volunteers and Connecticut, and the Quiet Corner, what donors, raising money to help families and “We are always doing new things and inno- one of those ample opportunities but it cer- is it about this part of the state that you kids who need camp but can’t afford it. Last vating to try and keep up with kids today. tainly added to an already tremendous learn- like or have grown to like? year, we raised more than $80,000 to send 89 Local companies such as Woodstock Builders ing curve for a boy at 12 years old. When I got kids to camp. We also worked with the Association, Eastford Building Supply and accepted to Penn State, I was excited but also “I was just coming off of a two year Army Wilson-Gray YMCA in Hartford and devel- others help us in construction of new facili- very nervous. What was going to be my deployment and combat tour in Iraq. I saw oped weekend retreats for inner city youth to ties such as New Yurt City, a high ropes major? I liked business but could not see my family for only 30 days in 24 months. My enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and exciting course, Fenway South, a Wiffle ball stadium myself working in an office all day or living activities Camp Woodstock has to offer. They wife, Melany, and I decided that choosing a modeled after Fenway Park, and heated cab- in a city. I worked at camps in the summer remind our staff how lucky we are to live in YMCA camp would be the best move for us ins. We do rock climbing in Killingly and but never really thought of it as a profession. such a great place. We each get to see frogs, right now. To work and live in the same place kayaking at Bigelow Hollow. Every year we July 23, the day I opened the Penn State book offered us, as a family,the best opportunity to deer, owls, geese and beavers on a regular add some new wrinkle to keep our programs with all the majors listed was a great day in reconnect. Now I see Melany every day for basis, but for these kids, it is like finding fresh. One thing we do not do is allow the the life of Tony Gronski. I read the words lunch and all three girls off to school each themselves in an episode on the Discovery campers to plug in. We do not have screens of ‘Park and Recreation Management’ — it morning. The ‘Quiet Corner’ allowed us to Channel.” any kind. All their adventures are their own sounded perfect for me. It combined business come together as a family in a beautiful envi- ronment and friendly town. In what other Tell us about some of the transforma- — not taken through with the help of a TV or with the outdoors. What a great school. What community can you pick apples, see a frog tions Camp Woodstock has gone through computer screen. They feel the cold waters of a great country.” contest, trick or treat at the fire station or see since you came on in 2005. a pond, their fingers turning white from the a river on fire? We love it here.” challenge of climbing the tower, or their eyes What are some of the programs and watering from the wind as they sail across events that happen at the camp? Black Pond.” “We do everything from ‘stupid but fun’ All Natural Where do you see Camp Woodstock five games to wind surfing, arts and crafts and Ice Cream! years from now? BB gunnery.We range from drama onstage to drama 40 feet in the air at our high ropes “We will have the same commitment to course. We have more than 30 different activ- teaching values and developing leaders as we ities for the campers to choose from, so COME TRY RED, do today, just with different activities. We unless you want to ask your editor for more WHITE & MOO teach every camper about values and how space, take my word for it — we have a lot to important they are in life. When tough deci- offer.” sions need to be made you must ask yourself, ‘Is this caring, respectful, honest and respon- You have some history with the YMCA In Honor of Our Service Men & Women sible?’ We all need to make these values our in general. Did you have a connection Show your Military ID (active or veteran) for a FREE Ice Cream Cone!* own. Internalize these values. We all have growing up as a kid, going to YMCA values, but have we ever sat down and writ- camps, or to YMCA in general? Daily… Presenting ten down what is important to us? During tough times or during tough decisions, our “I went to a YMCA day camp as a kid. I • Our Farmer’s Cow Products “Folk on the Farm” values are all that we have sometimes. The remember how great it was to just be around • Stroll the Gardens Every Friday evening in June, July & world would be a better place if we all did all these kids with no adults. The counselors • Visit the Discovery August from 7-9pm. that when faced with tough decisions. were cooler than my mom and I thought of Barnyard Animals Come enjoy a FREE folk concert with Wouldn’t it be great if our kids’ heroes were them more as friends than adults. I listened • Gem Mining some wonderful acts. caring, honest, respectful and responsible?” to them because they were so cool. I wanted Visit website for more details to be like them. Now, I love seeing the staff What is it about working at a camp and grow and change from year to year. 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eating/blogs/greening-your-memorial- “A hero is someone who has given his or her THE day-bbq). Organic food is also better for life to something bigger than oneself.” -Joseph the environment, and better for you, Campbell EVERYDAY because generally it is not treated with nasty chemicals (herbicides and fertil- Memorial Day is a holiday on which we ECOLOGIST izers). You’ll also be putting money remember our fallen heroes — those back into your community. An article Americans who have died in our wars. LIZ from Earth911 says that for “every $100 It has also become a day to remember our ELLSWORTH spent in a local store, approximately $68 relatives and friends who are no longer with is reinvested in the community” us. Also, Memorial Day weekend is the first unofficial weekend of summer, bringing together friends (http://earth911.com/news/2010/05/03/have-an-eco- and family for that first big summer BBQ. friendly-picnic/). Save some energy by cooking corn on the Most of our BBQs are held outdoors, allowing us to cob, potatoes, and other vegetables right on the grill. What enjoy the natural world around us. When I am sitting out- are some of your favorite seasonal recipes? side taking in the scenery at a BBQ, I figure that the gath- Cooking on a grill powered by propane or electricity is ering is environmentally friendly; however, I was sur- best for the environment. Propane is very energy efficient. prised to learn that there are several ways to make a BBQ The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) points out greener. that charcoal is made from wood and thus its production It’s always nice to give your grilling party some festive can add to deforestation problems. Too, the manufacturing flair, but try purchasing decorations that you can use more process of charcoal emits greenhouse gasses and causes than once. For example, those plastic flag table clothes are more pollution than if you were simply to burn wood. The a quick one-time use. If you buy a decorative, washable Sierra Club suggests that if you do use a charcoal grill, it’s tablecloth you can reuse it for your Fourth of July BBQ. best to follow these guidelines: “[L]ook for lump brands Grab some of those silvery sparkly star garlands. They (briquettes may contain coal dust or other additives as will work for your New Year’s party or graduation party, binders) made from invasive tree species or harvested too. Often your children will make something at school for from sustainably managed forests, and switch from lighter the holiday. Display it with pride! Everyone loves to see fluid, which releases smog-forming VOCs, to a chimney your son’s or daughter’s current art project. Sometimes starter” (http://sierraclub.typepad.com/green- you can borrow décor from your friends or neighbors or life/2007/06/get_your_grill_.html). Did you know that you even find something in a second-hand shop. Of course, an can add charcoal ashes to your compost pile when you are American flag can be hung up all year round. done barbequing? This is a perfect way to recycle the Serving plates and utensils can add some flair to any “waste” from the grill. Charcoal ash is alkaline, which can BBQ. Red, blue, or white reusable napkins, plates, and cups “balance” the pH of your compost pile are perfect. If you do need to buy your plates, napkins, (http://www.ehow.com/how_7445420_compost-charcoal- utensils, cups, etc, try to get ones that are recyclable or ash.html). biodegradable. Try buying and serving drinks from larger There is sure to be some sort of recyclable material at containers or making something like iced tea (even sun your event. The MNN points out that you need clearly CONTEST ENTRY FORM tea) and serving it in a large pitcher. Opting to provide bev- marked recycling containers next to each trash can. If erages this way will cut down on excess packaging found recycling is easy,people are more likely to do it. If you can, May 27, 2011 on individually wrapped drinks and reduce the amount of check the trash bags before you throw them away. trash making its way into the waste stream. Sometimes people mistakenly put recyclable or com- Deadline: June 2, 2011 A BBQ is all about the food. When creating the yummy postable material in the trash. It would be good to keep this My guess is:______food dishes for your BBQ, try using local food, or seasonal material from entering the waste stream (MNN). food. There’s nothing like a salad made with fresh basil, As we remember our heroes and our loved ones this parsley, and rosemary from your garden. Buy your food Memorial Day, keep Mother Nature in mind, too. Some of Answer to last week’s photo: LB’s Family Restaurant, from the farmers’ market or from a local farm store. The these greening tips are easier to incorporate into a BBQ Mother Nature Network (MNN) notes that if you cut down than others. If you are able to try one, that’s great — by the on the miles that your food has to travel to “reach you, Fourth of July, you’ll be a pro. Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? you’ll be conserving fuel and reducing green house gas Enjoy your BBQs. Wishing you a great unofficial start to emissions” (http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy- the summer! The Villager has it to give. Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, and Name______holds a master’s degree in Environmental Address______NEWS BRIEFS Education from Antioch University State______Zip______Telephone#______New England and a Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in B.A. in English from Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to Safe Sitter classes to be held Bates College. She cur- (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, rently works for the Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and PUTNAM — Enroll Now in the SAFE Sitter Program for children ages 11-13. Town of Upcoming sessions, presented by Day Kimball HomeCare, are June 22 and 23, where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Framingham, Mass., Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with July 19 and 21 and Aug. 23 and 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Day Kimball Hospital con- teaching recycling and ference center. Both classes must be attended within the series for the child to the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive conservation educa- $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! receive a SAFE Sitter Certificate. tion. Instruction includes business aspects of babysitting, child development and appropriate activities, safety precautions, choking relief, first aid and behavioral management. Call Judy Chatelle (860) 928-6541 x2083 for more information. Exploring the Pathways at…Killingly High School TRIPS OFFERED • Fine Arts • Electronic Design • Photography June 4: Day trip to Boston WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Recreation Commission is offering a trip to Boston on Saturday, June 4. Seats are $25 each. The motor coach leaves the Woodstock Town Hall at 8:30 a.m. Drop off/Pick Up: Quincy Market/North End For reservations call the Recreation Department at 860-315-5175.

For the teachers in Killingly High School’s Art Department, classroom: “I have a great lab, I’ve got the latest software, the study of the fine, graphic, and photographic arts not only and a few years back I was able to purchase an industrial enhances students’ ability to create, but ultimately prepares printer. When we make poster designs, we print it on a them for future careers, including those not associated with poster. We don’t print it on 8 1/2 x 11, we print a poster on the arts. Within the Art Department, there are three path- luster paper, and I think that makes students much more ways that students may choose to explore. Teachers excited about the project when they know that their Beth Tippett, Jamie Carver, and Alex Caserta work is going to be printed on quality paper. It lead the Fine Arts, Electronic Design, and makes the Art Show more exciting, and it Photography pathways, respectively. makes learning more exciting—to see the Regardless of the particular pathway stu- quality of the results when they’re done.” dents pursue under the umbrella of the Art The printer was purchased with a donation Department, many of the classes in the dif- from Killingly High School teacher, ferent pathways overlap, allowing students Richard Hoskins, in memory of his son, to experience a variety of mediums. To com- who lost his life in Iraq. Carver states, “We plete a pathway in Fine Arts, Electronic have a picture to honor him and a little plaque Design, or Photography, students must complete with his name on the printer.” As with many art a total of eight required and non-required courses. Tippett, programs, supplies and upgrades put a constant strain on Carver and Caserta often suggest courses to compliment the departmental budgets. The Learning for Life Fund has student’s area of interest, at times incorporating classes out- helped lighten that burden, providing money for high quali- side of the Art Department. Caserta explains: “We have our ty poster paper, ink, cameras, teacher training, and trans- required classes, and then we have other suggested classes portation for visits to colleges. The Learning for Life Fund in the Art Department, then we can even go outside of that has also paid the fees for submissions to the Scholastic Art to a language, or to Journalism—especially with Awards. This year two Killingly High School students Photography. If the students are going into a career in placed at the Awards in Hartford. Junior Nicole Brunner Photography, if they want to work for a magazine or anoth- won an honorable mention, and senior Jordan Hall Houde er publication, the more skills they have that are related are won a Silver Key award. Tippett reflects, “The fact that they going to help them get a job. If you can photograph and you were recognized from a huge body of really high quality can write, then you have a better chance of getting a job at work is impressive.” There are several students in the Fine a magazine because they’re going to have you writing on Arts, Electronic Design, and Photography pathways that location and emailing the information to them along with all have received accolades for their work. Senior Cassondra of the photos.” The teachers recognize the fact that some Marcy was accepted to the Art Institute of Boston and students focusing on art in the high school setting will not received a $30,000 scholarship based on her academic per- go on to pursue a post-secondary education or career in art. formance and impressive portfolio. As well, junior Gabryel However, a student who enhances his or her skills, appreci- Sager received a full scholarship to study photography this ation, and understanding of art in high school will utilize summer. Tippett, Carver and Caserta encourage the students that knowledge in future occupations. Tippett describes the with a passion for art to pursue education and careers their benefit of an art education, “It’s problem solving and visual chosen field, and they keep in touch with many former stu- literacy; we feel that if you can do well in art, you can be dents. In the future, the Art Department would like to successful in almost any field because it causes you to look encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in their students through at things from a different perspective, to use the materials the development of a student led, business-based Art Club, you have on hand, and to be open to surprises. I can justify forging even more of a connection between school and students taking my classes because I feel that it helps stu- career. dents become well rounded.” In order to give students the optimal experience in the classroom, the Art Department For more information on the Career Pathways, please must upgrade the tools and materials to the latest standards contact Bob Brennan at 860-779-6663 in the field. Moving to the new high school has allowed the Art Department to expand its studio space. Carver details *Paid Advertisement the benefits students receive from having quality tools in the 6 • Friday, May 27, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER LEARNING

WOODSTOCK ELEMENTARY Eastford Elementary presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Teen’ Monday, May 30: No School – Memorial Day week in my art room to work on Tuesday, May 31: Lanky Frank on a bun, writing, improv and reading baked beans, fruit, milk. lines,” said Muller. “Then we get Wednesday, June 1: Bosco Cheese sticks, the actual stage for a day and a marinara sauce, tossed salad, fruit, milk. half. We use virtually no money Thursday, June 2: Chicken pot pie, peas but rely on donated materials, and carrots, fruit, milk. parent helpers and of course the Friday, June 3: Pizza, vegetable sticks, support of our staff and adminis- fruit, milk. tration.” Muller said she convinced WOODSTOCK MIDDLE Hartford Stage to come to EES in Monday, May 30: No School – Memorial the early fall to present “The Day Lorax” and “Midsummer Night’s Tuesday, May 31: Fish Sandwich, oven Dream” to grades four and seven fried, fruit, milk. as part of its Literacy Wednesday, June 1: Mozzarella sticks, Connections program. marinara sauce, tossed salad, fruit, milk. “The middle schoolers were Thursday, June 2: Mini corn dogs, potato hooked on Shakespeare,” said wedges, fruit, milk. Muller. “Hartford Stage gave each Friday, June 3: Pizza, vegetable sticks, student the official book and we fruit, milk. took it from there. It’s all for the kids, and they are fabulous.” POMFRET COMMUNITY According to Muller, there were Monday,May 30: No School - Memorial Day no auditions for parts in an Tuesday, May 31: Totally Taco Snacks, attempt to give everyone a place to corn, fresh fruit, pudding. best suit their skills and interests. Wednesday,June 1: Baked potato, broccoli, “Drama is one of the most cheese toppings, breadstick, applesauce. Jack Meltzer photo rewarding extra-curricular activ- Thursday, June 2: Cheese pizza, tossed ities for students,” said EES salad, zoo crackers, fresh fruit. The character of Hermia’s suitor, portrayed by Jake Owens, and Sierra Goodwin as the Duke’s daughter Hermia, banter Principal and Superintendent back and forth in the Eastford Elementary School Shakespeare adaptation “A Midsummer Night’s Teen.” Friday, June 3: Chicken patty on a roll, let- Linda Loretz. “Participants learn tuce, tomato, baked chips, fresh fruit. how to work as a team with people BY JACK MELTZER called “Miss Anonymous” based main character, Duke Theseus, of many ages to build a presenta- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER on the play “Anastasia.” was portrayed by Brody Childs, tion. I am so proud of our young EASTFORD — On Monday,May “We chose to put this play on to while his wife Hippolyta was thespians at Eastford Elementary 23, Eastford Elementary School’s enrich the students’ lives with played by Isabella Belanger. School. The performers are also EDUCATION NOTEBOOK drama ensemble, “The Drama Shakespeare,” said Muller. “The play is all student ran,” the playwrights and they deserve Teens,” presented their original According to Muller, their adap- said the school’s acting coach, so much credit for pulling this adaptation on the William tation to the Shakespeare play Catie Botting. “Even the sound together. I am greatly indebted to Assumption College Shakespeare comedy, “A introduces the audience to three system is run by students. It’s Cattie Botting and Rachel Mard Leslie E. Lupien, ’10, has Midsummer Night’s Dream” to ancient worlds that incorporate been a year long project, a labor of for collaborating with Joan been selected to receive one students, faculty, and Eastford noblemen from Athens, and love for Joan Muller.” Muller to allow this production to of 29 NCAA Postgraduate residents — appropriately magic fairies. Botting said that the cast had take place. I really enjoyed the Scholarships awarded to ath- renamed “A Midsummer Night’s Muller read the original been rehearsing for the play since play and appreciated the humor letes across the country for Teen,” in the EES gymnasium. Shakespeare play with the stu- September 2010. incorporated into this reworked winter sports participation. dents and got their input on how Muller said she began EES’s She will receive $7,500 to According to Enrichment classic. I hope that the students use toward her Ph.D. studies teacher and play director Joan they would adopt the play, and enrichment program three years will continue to pursue theatrical in the Experimental and Muller, this play is the second from there, Muller wrote the ago so that the school could pro- opportunities in the future.” Molecular Medicine Leslie Lupien annual production from the “The adaptation. vide opportunities coming from Program at Dartmouth Drama Teens,” which began in The majority of the play’s act- standard curriculum, but taking Jack Meltzer may be reached at College, a program which 2009. Last year, the drama ensem- ing roles went to mostly seventh curriculum a step beyond. (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail she begins this September. ble presented an original play and eighth grade students. The “We have about 50 minutes per at [email protected]. “Assumption College maintains a strong tradi- tion of academic excellence for our student-ath- letes, and Leslie exemplifies that,” said Professor Kevin Hickey, the College’s Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA. “She is the 15th Assumption College student-athlete to receive an Day Kimball hosts Career Fair for local high school students NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. That makes Assumption number one in the Northeast-10 BY CLARE HOPKINS any questions,” said Vasquez. Conference in securing post-grad scholarships VILLAGER STAFF WRITER and currently number nine among all Div. II Among the departments was NCAA colleges across the country. Assumption Day Kimball Healthcare recent- the Emergency Department/EMS also ranks in the top 10 of all New England NCAA ly hosted its first Career Fair for booth, featuring a CPR dummy as teams in Division I, II or III, in securing these local high school students in well as other EMS equipment on scholarships â?? including Harvard, Yale and northeast Connecticut. display. A student from The Boston College.” One hundred students from University of Connecticut School Lupien, who graduated with a major in biology Woodstock Academy, Putnam of Pharmacy was also present to and a minor in sociology, was a member of the College’s Honors Program and was selected to be High School, Killingly High discuss the educational require- Salutatorian. She also received the Augustine School, Plainfield High School ments involved with becoming a Scholar Award, the Marion Scholarship Award, and Griswold High School came pharmacist. An accounting class the Convocation Award for Biology and was a to learn about healthcare career from Plainfield High School four-year recipient of the College’s Presidential opportunities. attended the event to explore Scholarship. Sandra Vasquez, junior volun- career opportunities in the hospi- Lupien was a four-year member of the teer coordinator and one of the tal setting. Students left the women’s basketball team. In 2007-2008, the organizers of the Career Fair, Career Fair with handouts on var- Assumption women’s team posted a 22-10 record and advanced to the NCAA East Regional said the turnout for the fair was ious career fields, giveaway items Semifinals. Lupien received the College’s Rev. impressive. and a Job Shadow application in Alfred Berthiaume ’32 Memorial Award for “Many high school students order to return at a later time to Going Above and Beyond in 2009. In June 2010 she seem interested in joining the shadow staff in the field of their Courtesy photo was selected as the Northeast-10 Conference medical field or working in a hos- choice. Val Voccio, Day Kimball Hospital junior volunteer and Woodstock Academy stu- Female Outstanding Scholar-Athlete of the Year. pital setting. It’s very promising “The whole point is that the stu- dent, stands in front of the Pediatric Nursing booth. Voccio plans to pursue a Lupien was active on campus and in the com- for the future of Connecticut’s dents know that they’re interest- career in nursing. munity. She was served on the College’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), was a staff healthcare organizations,” said ed in a medical field so the fair zation’s staff worked to create a kick off the new program where writer for the student newspaper, a volunteer Vasquez. gives them a little sample of coach of TOPSoccer in Holden, a mentor at the Day Kimball staff members everything to see what field they Job Shadow program that would students have to have the proper St. Peter’s Afterschool Program in Worcester, and from more than 20 departments might want to get into,” said better serve high school students immunizations and training so a volunteer reader at the Jewish Rehabilitation were on hand to answer questions Vasquez. from northeast Connecticut, as they’re really prepared for what Center. She also worked as a volunteer for the and provide a hands-on experi- Inception of the Career Fair well as protect their health when they’re coming in to,” said Massachusetts Special Olympics, and annually ence for interested students. came in response to high school in the hospital environment. Vasquez. participates in the 135-mile Angel Bike Ride, rais- “…They all had different kind students’ growing interest in per- “We just find out we really Interested students will now be ing funds for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp for weren’t up to par with other hos- required to provide immuniza- sick children in Connecticut. of things. Some were more hands forming Job Shadows at Day Currently Lupien is nationally ranked in the on and staff was there to answer Kimball Healthcare. The organi- pitals,” said Vasquez. “The stu- tion records and proof of current top 200 female triathletes in her age group. She is dents weren’t coming in train.” flu-season vaccinations before working as a lab technician at the M.I.T. Division OPEN DAILY 9-6 The job shadow program was performing a Job Shadow. They of Comparative Medicine until she begins her briefly put on halt while Day will also be provided with impor- Ph.D program. Kimball Staff made changes and tant information on Infection KUSTIGIAN’S GREENHOUSES improvements. Control, Safety/Fire/Disaster “The career fair was to try to information and HIPAA guide- Salve Regina University Jct. of Routes 12 & 56 • North Oxford lines. 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ednesday, May 11: 9:37 I explained I was there to see my had been there. As he exited the library, Dad the oxygen mask on Mom, but she wanted a.m. A real hug instead mother-in-law and was told she need- came up from behind and wrapped his arms nothing of it. She allowed me to place an oxy- of a virtual hug!; 10:30 THE NEW ed to rest because she was expecting around him. Thinking it was one of his bud- gen tube in her nostrils. We told her we loved a.m. seeing the thrill of NORMAL “a company.” dies, our son turned, saying, “Hey!” as he her. She said same. We kissed her. We left. Wa mother as she lays A company? What? The entire would to a friend, and then, “Oh! Woah!” when I was wrought with grief. Having held my eyes on her soldier son for the first LAURA army unit? My look of confusion he realized it was Dad. He claims he wasn’t grandmother’s hand as she took her last time in 6 months; 11:05 a.m. surpris- FISHER prompted her to explain — she had surprised, saying he knew Dad was coming breath, I wanted the same for Mom. I wanted ing a tearful daughter during lunch; booted three sisters out of the room home, but clearly he was. someone to be there with her, for her, if it was ANDERSEN 11:45 a.m. surprising an “I wasn’t so Mom could rest in anticipation of His first question: “Are you coming to my time. I wanted to go back to the hospital. I surprised” son as he left his AP exam her son’s arrival later that morning. I game?” texted my care giving sister-in-law at 11:21 ; 12:10 p.m. surprising a tearful son replied, “Oh! You mean the one in the Of course. p.m. telling her that I was taking my cell during lunch; 12:30 to 2:30, two hours at Salon room with her right now? My husband? Yes, Next was the middle school. Once our phone to bed and to call or text if she needed One for me. he’s here.” youngest son was seated with his lunch, we us. I asked if someone was staying with Mom Today? Priceless! The tears in my eyes made it clear we were entered. His reaction mirrored his sister’s — overnight. There was no response before I fell I’m not sure the day could have gone better. speaking of the same person, at which point why is my mother here and why does she have asleep, worried Mom might pass alone. The children knew Dad was coming home, she asked if I was OK. I was beyond OK. My a camera? Then he saw Dad, ran to him, and I bolted awake at 4:13 a.m. on Monday, May sooner than he otherwise would have due to world was complete at that moment. We stayed cried. A huge smile erupted and we went to 16, with no explanation. I checked my phone. Gram’s health, but they didn’t know exactly briefly as that was all Mom could tolerate. the office for a private lunch. Upon his return Nothing. I could not get back to sleep, so I when. Dad was due to leave the country on Though very happy, she was very tired. to the lunchroom, his classmates applauded. stopped trying. At 5:24 a.m. I received a May 11 but his unit expedited his return I did not know until the 10th that Dad was Because Dad was not in uniform in either response to my text. My sister-in-law had straight to Connecticut, pulling him out on the arriving the next day. Our oldest got his sur- cafeteria, it took the other students a moment stayed with Mom, having been called at mid- 10th and getting him to Providence on the 11th prise when he called home and heard Dad’s to realize what was happening. night. Mom passed at 4:15 a.m., exactly one without the assistance of the American Red voice. With the help of some key people at both Another of Dad’s sisters flew in from week shy of her 86th birthday. That is why I Cross who I’d contacted Monday,May 9. It was- Putnam High and Middle Schools, I devised a Virginia on Thursday. By week’s end, Mom woke at 4:13 a.m. Dad woke five minutes later n’t a matter of getting him out of country plan to surprise each of our children still at had seen her seven daughters and three sons, with excruciating pain in his left wrist and no sooner, it was a matter of getting him directly home. We entered the rear of the high school as well as some of her grandchildren and it logical explanation for it, other than Mom was home, bypassing the out-process which could cafeteria. As students noticed us, word got appeared she was more stable. She went from left handed. Dad isn’t. be done at a later date. around to our daughter. She looked confused DKH to Westview where I visited on Sunday. I My sister-in-law, now home and exhausted, “Have I changed that much, you don’t recog- when she saw me with a camera, it taking but wasn’t prepared for what I saw when I arrived. asked that I make phone calls for her. A ring- nize me?” I was looking at the signs above in a moment for her to realize Dad was with me. Her decline from the previous few days was ing phone before 6 a.m. can’t be good. I’ve an effort to find the right baggage claim area She nearly fell out of her chair, trying to get clear.Our younger three saw her briefly before received those calls before. Now I had to make and in doing so I looked right over and past up, running to him, throwing her arms she was transported back to DKH. them. Recipient or initiator of the call — they him! Shock and joy registered at the same around his neck and holding on for dear life. With Dad and I, a daughter and another son are both painful places to be. time as I threw myself at him; the weight of a As she sobbed in his arms, her classmates at her ER bedside, Dr.B was forthright with all Mom’s wishes were simple and clear and thousand worlds lifting off me in that one slowly and steadily began applauding. She of us, Mom included, about her condition. As they are being honored and respected. No instant. We gathered his bags and headed returned to her table, red faced and tear an RN with her faculties intact, she knew funeral. She was a long-time member of the directly for the hospital. stained. exactly what was happening, what she wanted Living Faith United Methodist Church in Mom was asleep when we arrived. Dad We visited with some of Dad’s sisters briefly and didn’t want, and she asked if I was taking Putnam where a memorial service will be held walked to her bedside as I stayed at the foot of while waiting for our son’s AP exam to be over. her home! Saturday, June 4 at 11 a.m. A private family the bed. He touched her arm and head gently. One had flown in from Florida the previous In a moment of levity, my sister-in-law, the celebration of her life will be held at a later When she woke, she saw me first, so I nodded day, coming to town with a sister who lives one with whom Mom lived prior to her illness, date. She was an amazing, beautiful, kind, and my head in Dad’s direction and she turned near the airport. It was great to see them, asked, “What am I!? Chopped liver?!” She’d gracious woman. I, those related to her, and all toward him. The look on her face was inde- though the circumstances were unfortunate. take mom home, but being Sunday, it would those who knew her are better people for hav- scribable. For a moment, the joy I’ve always Once the “high” of “hello and how are you” take a day to put things in place. As mom was ing had her in our lives. We miss you Mom. We known her to have was back. She whispered, wore off, a sense of sadness and uncertainty brought to ICU and situated, 12 family mem- love you. As I told you on May 5, you were sim- “Isn’t this precious!” I had to leave the room permeated the room. bers gathered in the waiting room. We each ply the best. before I lost it. We returned to the high school. Because our saw Mom briefly, Dad and I being the last two. Laura Fisher Andersen is a resident of I was approached by a nurse. children were in separate areas of the build- She winked at Dad. We held her hands. I Putnam, and writes a biweekly column for “Can I help you?” she asked. ing, our son was not aware of the fact that Dad smoothed back her hair. The nurse tried to put Villager Newspapers. The rules of the game

Ever been “drooned?” didn’t run the driveway risk of our placed in front of the towards the bunny spilling from the winner’s overloaded Don’t bother looking up this word. hot-tempered Dads wilted from a hot agate chosen for the ROUND hole. But as the gods pocket onto the floor. These were gen- It isn’t dictionary-friendly! day’s work in a hot textile mill incon- shot at the bunny would have it, some erally claimed by the teacher. Some Until I trained my shooting finger siderately driving over our bunny hole? How about ROBIN whiz-bang of a sharp- were never returned. A few of mine to near perfection I was drooned often hole. cement highways shooter would take a met this destiny.I fervently hoped she as a boy, which meant losing every Rules had to be made up for each made by the soles of RELAYS chance and drive it was eventually drooned. single agate to a dastardly playmate. round. Naturally, every player want- one’s shoe direct to the home with a classy This boyhood tale of what used to Us kids never confused agates with ed to be last shooting so he could see desired location? ALAN thrust of his finger be has drooned me of this week’s unacceptable clay marbles. The for- what he had to beat. To avoid pops on “Movies” were certain SANDERSON leaving the rest of us space. Therefore, I’ll sign off not hav- mer were hard, round semi-precious the jaws and kicks in the shins, the- to be a factor since it’s in jealous dismay. ing saved a single agate. stones of diverse striped colors. Some potato-two-potato gambit was difficult to power an Despite this singu- Codicil: What will we do with our prized specimens were called see- employed. Next, came the real agate through a tree or Herculean lar achievement, winning wasn’t reported annual collection of 3.2 mil- through “crystals” or double-sized ground rules. They all had to be voted boulder. entirely glory-bound. There was at lion tons of trash when the landfills single agates. Today I never see on. When shackies were allowed, one The first shooter decided how least one balancing penalty. Every are full? games of agates played, only a few or two players dropped their agates at many were “up” during a series. It winner had to shoot first in the next Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resident bags displayed at antique or col- the starting line or flung them way might be anywhere from one to a series, which was always undesir- of Connecticut who lives in Danielson. lectible shows. out of line. However, once shackies dozen agates at once. Shooters having able. Also, big winners in the school- His writings have appeared in numer- Our season usually ran from April were permitted, bootees had to be the the most agates in the hole or shots yard had an unsuspected problem. ous publications. until the last of June. The idea was to equalizers…This was done by placing closest to it took the first turn at hol- All too often the studying calm of the try and throw the required number of the left foot alongside the shakied ing all the misses. When his shooting classroom combined with the agita- agates into a bunny hole from a start- agate and kicking it with the right finger missed the hole, the next most tion of the teacher would be caused ing line a few yards back. This hole foot before using one’s finger for the accurate shooter took his turn and so by the dot-dot-dot-dot-dot of agates was created by rounding out one’s conventional shot at the bunny hole. on down the line until all the agates heel into the dirt. Course, our heels Yeah, this was actually a double turn. were accounted for. The player with were rounded out, too, which didn’t Could there be cleanies, which trans- the last successful turn won the put a smile on our mother’s faces. lated into clearing away twigs, peb- entire number. Playing the shackies ERNEST JOLY There were a lot of dirt sidewalks in bles and someone’s gum wrapper, were tough. Each player would use those days. Thankfully so, since we which the fates had thoughtfully his turn just moving it an inch or two & SONS, INC

‘You’ve got to be joshing me’ Manufactured Top Soil • Compost • Processed Gravel • Fill • Silt Washed Concrete & Mason Sand • Crushed Stone As we mentioned in our last coin Joshua Tatum was Francisco. In G4 condition these coins Mulch Products column, Treasury Secretary Charles a deaf mute shill for sell for $160-$525. From 1897 to 1912 Dark Pine • Hemlock Blend • Red Cedar Blend Fowler made what turned out to be a the folks who had plat- over 20 million were made each year, really, REALLY dumb blunder when ed the nickels. Since with a few minor exceptions. These APPROVED SEPTIC SAND he changed the design of the 5-cent he had never claimed coins in G4 condition generally sell for coin by eliminating the word that it was a $5 gold $2-$7 each. Materials picked up or delivered • Credit Cards Accepted “CENTS” from the reverse of the piece. He simply In our next column we’ll examine HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm • Sat 8am-12 noon coin. Thus, the 1883 Liberty V’s have handed it to the mer- why, and how, five (5) 1913 dated Route 12 • Danielson, CT 06239 two (2) varieties for that year…the “no chant. It was the mer- Liberty V’s exist if the mint stopped 860.774.3755 • 860.774.6877 cents” variety and the “with cents” chant who assumed it production in 1912. variety. was a $5 gold piece. Contact us! Paul: Grey Ghost CONTRACTOR’S Call for SPECIAL PRICING At the time the first Liberty V nick- The court found Auctions & el appeared in 1883, the mint was also TREASURES Tatum not guilty. Appraisals, producing gold coinage of several dif- Numismatic legend 508-943-6570, ferent denominations. One of them IN YOUR has it that that’s pwogie@char- was the $5 coronet gold coin, which OME where the phrase ter.net; had a diameter of 21.6 millimeters H “You’ve got to be josh- www.grey SUNDAY JUNE 5, 2011 (mm). The slightly enlarged Liberty V ing me” comes from. ghostcorp.com; nickel had a diameter of 21.2 mm. PAUL JOSEPH True? I don’t know; The author Pretty close, eh? Most Americans had but it sure makes for conducts certi- ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL never seen a $5 gold piece…it was sim- an interesting tale. fied ply not something that circulated It didn’t take the government long to appraisals, 11:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. among the hoi polloi (the average per- realize its mistake. Mint Director auctions, on son) on a daily basis. Snowden immediately ordered new site estate Noted author Herman Melville dies made with the word “cents” on the sales, and Church Parking Lot St. James Row (Moby Dick, Omoo, etc) noted that this reverse…thus, two varieties of the cleanouts. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church blunder led to “the whole powder keg 1883 Liberty V exist. going up.” The coin proved popular throughout Danielson, Connecticut By eliminating the word “cents” on the country and annual mintage the nickel, Fowler left the only indica- exceeded 8 million for every year Continuous Greek-American FREE ADMISSION tion of the coin’s value as the Roman except the 1885 (1.4 million), 1886 (3.3 numeral “V” meaning “five” on the million) and the 1912-S (238,000), the Music by DJ Meleti reverse. Most folks knew that the V only one of the series minted in San meant “five.” Then, as now, there were • Greek Pastry unscrupulous people who tried to take • Gyros advantage of this situation. Counterfeiters and charlatans have • Roast Lamb Shanks existed in the world of coins ever since the days of Rome. But this time the • Roast Half Chicken counterfeiters didn’t have to copy the • Souvlaki (Shishkabob) coin…they simply added reeding to the edge and plated the “NO CENTS” • Moussaka variety with an ultra thin layer of • Pastitsio gold; and then passed them off as $5 gold pieces. These became known as • Greek Salad “Racketeer Nickels.” Here’s where numismatic lore kicks • Moonbounce in… • T-Shirts, Cookbooks & History records that only one famous case of a person charged with Items from Greece passing gold plated nickels as $5 gold • Raffle Tickets & Prizes pieces was ever processed. And that was right here in Massachusetts. It involved a man named Joshua Tatum, Sponsored by The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Danielson and occurred in the Salem area. Tatum was charged, tried, and…acquitted. 8 • Friday, May 27, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Memorial

P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 Day TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner FAX: (860) 928-5946 WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM memories FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR very year when Memorial Day rolls ADAM MINOR around, my first EDITOR thought is that I can Efinally plant the basil without fear of it being Is this what Pomfret has come to? killed by frost. EDITORIAL My next thought is a snippet of a Walt Whitman poem, To the Editor: nessed by many. “When Lilacs Last Around the Should you have the opportunity, I urge you to Additionally, when a political town committee Dooryard Bloomed,” which Restore Memorial sign the petition to bring to referendum the concept (Republican or Democrat) intimidates its members discusses the death of that it is your right to vote to fill all board vacant with the threat of expulsion and public ridicule Abraham positions when they occur. should they support or sign a petition or initiative Lincoln. This simple issue is fundamental to our freedom their leaders disagree with, then I believe the dem- Soon, I Day’s meaning to choose our elected representatives in a democrat- ocratic process and voice of the people in Pomfret is think about ic society, and by a simple ordinance our Board of on its way to hell. Pomfret’s Selectman with your support can do that. We have become a town where political bullies charming Parades, speeches, the strewing of flowers The reluctance to get involved in this issue for prevail, politics is more important than principal, holiday and playing of “Taps” — a program of obser- fear of public criticism or even threatened retalia- and fair play is something of the past. It’s all about parade and vance as old as Memorial Day itself. tion of some kind is a serious matter. I have person- getting ahead and being important. I believe this whether it Aside from the addition of the parade, on al knowledge expressed by some as to how intimi- state of affairs is sad testimony for our town’s will be in the surface little has changed about the obser- dating this issue has become. future. It is time for you the “non-affiliates” to get Abington or vance since Gen. John A. Logan issued his Is this what Pomfret has come to? An elected offi- involved and to make a difference. Your future and Pomfret orders for the decoration of Union soldiers’ cial who demands to know who or why a citizen your town’s future may well depend on it. NANCY WEISS Street. I love graves in May 1868. signed a petition, and then demeans that person in the sweet There is one other difference that is begin- public is, in my view, guilty of malfeasance of PAUL G. HENNEN simplicity of ning to concern veterans groups — our picnic office. I won’t mention the name, but this has hap- POMFRET the event that generally has party attitude toward Memorial Day since it pened numerous times at public meetings wit- more people marching than became part of the Monday holiday law in watching from the sidelines. 1971. Now it seems to be noted more as the My favorite part is the speech “unofficial start to the summer vacation sea- at the Abington cemetery or son.” the Pomfret four-corners Some have wanted to change that for a while From a doctor’s point of view given by an 8th grader. Every now. student speaker projects In 1989, U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, D- To the Editor: students. He advises that many of his peers are earnestness and an innocence Hawaii, first introduced a bill to “help restore” Have you wondered what physicians think of the planning early retirement or moving into cosmetol- that grips everyone at the the traditional Memorial Day observance to healthcare reform bill’s impact on themselves or ogy, which requires private pay. He realizes that event. May 30 — regardless of the day of the week on their patients? without the necessary number of caregivers, there Finally, I focus on the real which it falls. Hold onto your hate mail here, With most doctors remaining stubbornly silent, will be a serious shortage and, it will be sooner reason for the holiday.I know I he neither advocates the loss of a three-day there are very few willing to voice their concerns. than later. His specialty serves a majority of sen- should think first about veter- weekend, nor its patriotic theme. Rather, this Even fewer are willing to do so publicly. There are iors with his practice already beginning to suffer ans and the sacrifices made highly decorated, wounded veteran of World few physician activist groups to reference. One severe cuts in Medicare reimbursement. How will through the years by members War II would move the three-day holiday to the website, www.docs4patientcare.org, is a reputable his practice survive? What of his patients’ needs? of our armed forces, but I third weekend in May, when Armed Forces support group dedicated to education of physicians If you do wonder what a physician has to say don’t. I am not alone. Most of Day is now observed with little fanfare. and patients. about the healthcare reform legislature, you are us are so removed from the “In our effort to accommodate many Being curious about how this important factor in welcome to attend a free presentation by Dr. John stresses of war that we go Americans by making the last Monday in May our daily health system will be affected, I have Foley on June 2. Dr. Foley’s presentation is being about our lives giving little Memorial Day,we have lost sight of the signif- asked my doctors. Physicians who are willing to hosted by CCONECT (Concerned Citizens of NE thought to the conflicts past icance of the day to our nation,” Inouye wrote discuss the matter are private practitioners, not CT) at the Killingly Public Library at 7 p.m. Dr. and present. in his first bill advocating the change. “Instead employed by healthcare facilities. Those that work Foley welcomes questions from guests and he is The recent raid on Osama of using Memorial Day as a time to honor and for facilities do not face the private practice’s woes willing to offer some insight into the Connecticut bin Laden’s compound in reflect on the sacrifices made by American of malpractice insurance costs, employment costs, version, SustiNet. Please come out and ask your Afghanistan by Navy Seals combat troops, many Americans use the day billing snafus, and reimbursement cuts. The pri- questions as this may be the only time Dr. Foley is brought a local man to mind. as a celebration of the beginning of summer.” vate practitioner must conduct business, added to in our region this summer. Eric Kapatulik, a Thompson The annual effort to move the bill along the concerns of patient treatment. native and graduate of always ends up stuck in committee, but he and One of my private doctors serves on a large med- RITA CONRAD Pomfret School, spoke a few other legislators keep on trying. ical center’s intern board and has admitted the POMFRET CENTER years ago at Quinebaug Valley A Japanese-American who fought bravely board is no longer seeing the crème de la crème of Community College to kick off with the Army’s celebrated 442nd Regimental the college’s visions and lead- Combat Team in Italy,Inouye defended a coun- ership program. Kapatulik try that interned his fellow Japanese- was a Seal and told the audi- Americans and would not allow them to fight ‘We have placed legal rights above moral rights’ ence in detail about the rigors in the Pacific when they enlisted. Still they of his training and the bond earned the distinction of being the most deco- To the Editor: Security filing number. Accusers have shown, their Seals have to each other. rated unit in U.S. military history for its size. I was recently asked what I felt about the records, that he has a number starting with 042. Because of him, I can picture Inouye himself lost an arm in war and earned “Birther” hack that Donald Trump and others were These three numbers are the state in which they are the men who tracked down a battlefield commission, Purple Heart with so hot to pursue about President Obama’s birth issued. “04” happens to be our State of Connecticut. and captured bin Laden. cluster (signifying multiple wounds sus- records. How did this happen as he, Obama was never here In the attic of my childhood tained) a Bronze Star, a Distinguished Service My first reaction was, “What can be accom- to apply? home there was a trunk Cross and the nation’s highest honor for valor plished now that a majority elected him?” I have “no dog” in this fight. I feel we as a nation tucked in the corner. It had — the Medal of Honor — as well as 12 other However, if one looks deeper there are indica- have slipped to such a level that false charges and belonged to a man who was a medals and citations during his service. tions that there remain more questions than shredding an adversary is OK. We have placed legal friend of my grandparents. He Who better to speak for the concerns of vet- answers. rights above moral rights. Remember the charges went off to World War I and erans advocating for fallen comrades who may Higher ups in Kenya have stated he was born against President Bush’s National Guard record? never came back. My family not speak for themselves? One day of thanks there. Recently it was revealed that it is available Dan Rather was shamed over this when it was kept it, unopened, untouched, for these honored dead should seem the least (No, I did not go there). A former senior elections proven to be printed in an instant print shop. In as a private memorial to a sol- we can spare from our pursuit of summer clerk in Honolulu is credited with signing an affi- defense of Rather, his CBS supervisor said so what. dier, who had no other family escapism. davit that no birth certificate was signed in the Even if it was a forgery, its content could be true. I or place in the world. I wish I Sen. Inouye’s effort has merit. In the face of State of Hawaii. Since the document has been think the same effort and determination should be had asked the soldiers name a climbing toll in Iraq and Afghanistan, maybe released, the hospital listed on the certificate, applied to these revelations that were applied to or his life story, but I didn’t. this is the year to hear him out. Kapi’olani Maternity & Gynecological Hospital, those leveled against President Bush. Now when I think of was not up and running until 1978. The certificate Don’t hold your breath. Memorial Day, I picture the shows 1961. wooden trunk with leather There should be efforts made to justify these FRED HEDENBERG straps that was never claimed. charges or prove them false. And just two weeks PUTNAM My niece works for the VA ago, charges were made about Obama’s Social in Arkansas. She administers programs to help recent veter- ans who suffer from brain trauma due to roadside bombs Teaching is a calling or related injuries. She wor- ries about young soldiers who To the Editor: the evening hours. Personally, I spend approxi- return from war to small Recently I received an e-mail from a long time mately six hours per weekend grading papers and towns where there is little friend bashing the teachers in Wisconsin for want- planning for the week ahead. Although there are help for psychological or emo- ing to keep their collective bargaining rights. days when I long for my old cashiering job at Beit tional wounds. Her efforts SUBMITTING “Can you believe these selfish idiots?” Brothers in Dayville when I punched out and went remind me that there are I kept looking to see if maybe she had sent this e- home and I really left my work there; I love what I thousands of young people LETTERS mail to a group in her from her address book and do as a teacher so much more. who serve in the military with included me accidentally. She hadn’t, the e-mail After a day teaching English at Woodstock profound burdens one can’t Extra! Extra! Read All About It! was addressed to me alone. Mind you, this is a Academy, I walk to my truck every afternoon feel- see. We think you’re important enough friend of 20 years who remembers when I went ing very good about the time I’ve spent with my stu- Throughout the region to tell all our readers to turn to the back to ECSU to finish my degree and earn my dents. Sometimes I’m not sure what it is that I’ve there are memorial plaques and statutes to honor those Opinion pages and read your Letters Connecticut teaching certificate, a document I accomplished. It might be a small thing: My sopho- who died in various wars. I to the Editor. worked harder for than my Master’s Degree for mores now understand more about not dangling Wesleyan University. their participles; my freshmen, after reading about like to read the names quietly Mail your letters to Villager to myself. The elegant Civil Newspapers P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, She went on to complain that teachers these days prejudice through the eyes of Scout Finch might don’t have a leg to stand on when they ask for their look at their six year-old brother or sister in a new War monument on Grove CT 06281. Or e-mail your letters to the Street in Putnam commemo- editor at aminor@villagernewspa- tenure and more money and health benefits. light. Often it takes years before I find out if I’ve “I wish I made 89 to 100K and had my summers made a difference, sometimes I might never know. rates staggering losses. The pers.com. off !” For most of us teaching is a calling. We have no brass plaques at Pomfret Please give your name, place of res- The truth of the matter is I wish I did too. I bet other choice than teach. It’s not just our job, it’s our Community School list the idence and a phone number so we can those Wisconsin teachers do too. The average identity. Teachers these days are painfully aware names of local families. The verify the letter is yours. We don’t salary for a Wisconsin teacher in 2010 was $52,000; that the public really doesn’t understand who we small American flags that flut- have a set limit, but if you keep it it’s the salaries of other Wisconsin civil servants are or what we really do. Teachers are becoming ter in the spring sun in ceme- around 600 words or so, you’ll have a that elevated those numbers. In Connecticut, that increasingly worried about our portrayal by the teries mark the graves of men better chance at seeing your words in average is better — $58,000. Meanwhile, in the pri- media and in movies like the Davis Guggenheim and women who served in the print. vate sector, the average salary for someone with a film, “Waiting for Superman.” armed forces. I applaud the To write a bit longer about a partic- master’s degree is $109,000. Also in the private sec- On Saturday, June 4, the Woodstock Academy people who faithfully plant ular issue, maybe a guest Your Turn tor, companies that require their employees to go Education Association will sponsor a Grade-In at the flags every year. column is your cup of tea. If you do back to school to earn a graduate degree have 100- Rotary Park, next to Cargill Falls in Putnam. This Memorial Day week- end before I set out the tender that, try to keep it between 700 and 800 percent reimbursement for said employee. Teachers from the Quiet Corner towns will gather plants in our garden, I’ll read words. Teachers are not in it for the money, believe me. in the park from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. to grade papers We get our summers off — sort of. Many of us are and write their lesson plans for the upcoming the poem, “In Flanders’ Remember, libelous remarks, Field.” It commemorates the insults and/or personal attacks are a studying and prepping for the next school year. week. We will be wearing red to show our solidari- Most of us take required continuing education ty.Please stop by and see what we’re doing. death of thousands in a World no-no and could lead to your letter not War I battle. Perhaps the fel- being published. courses. Many of us teach summer school or take on odd jobs to make ends meet over summers. Our low who left his trunk in our So, what are you waiting for? Start GAY E SMITH days appear at first glance to be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., but old attic is buried there. writing! ENGLISH TEACHER Perhaps not. No matter. If he many of us go home to grade papers, plan lessons, VP PUBLIC RELATIONS WAEA call parents or receive calls from parents well into is remembered, he lives on in some small way. WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, May 27, 2011 • 9 OPINION The Quiet Corner needs to get loud

MSN Money reported back lic outcry about the high Main Street America. The Dodd- Federal Reserve, and the chairman expelled on Capitol Hill. If you ask, on April 11 that for five con- YOUR cost of gasoline and home Frank “Wall Street Reform and of the CFTC. I can’t make it any eas- “What are you currently doing on secutive weeks Americans heating oil. Consumer Protection Act,” that was ier. Do I have to come over to your the floor of Congress (or at the State have bought less gasoline TURN Wake up to the fact that signed into law and partially geared house and personally do it? Your level) to get gasoline prices lowered due to higher prices. venting to your spouse, to curb needless speculation in the state representatives can be found today?” you may get another. I don’t The Associated Press men- ED DELUCA family members or co- commodities markets, is being and e-mailed by doing a computer care what may happen 10 years from tioned a consecutive seven- NORTH workers does not qualify fought by the lobbyists of Wall search for “Connecticut General now, I could be either dead or broke week decline on May 12. as public outcry, and — it Street, big business and other spe- Assembly.”And don’t be a happy lit- by then. Remember, these people Back in March, OPEC (you GROSVENORDALE accomplishes nothing! cial interests. tle sheep if gasoline comes down by will soon be needing your vote. know OPEC, those guys we It costs around $30 to get Another reason is the “sheeple” just 50 cents per gallon. It was the My Dad tells me that I should not love to blame for high gas prices) a barrel of oil out of the ground. So (the word is self-explanatory), who public outcry that bought gas prices call people sheep, but maybe that’s said that even with the supply dis- why is it selling for $100 per barrel? won’t take the time to do anything to down from $4.11 to $1.92 back in 2008. what’s needed? The meek may ruption in Libya, there was always Though corporate greed on the part fight for the money that they’ve Where is that outcry now? The inherit the earth, but the sheep enough oil flowing to meet world- of Big Oil is a factor, there are other worked for and earned. While you Quiet Corner needs to get loud! won’t. What does it take to get people wide demand. reasons. Speculators in the financial sheep go about your business and Hasn’t Big Oil, corporate America motivated to take action? Asking Even Goldman Sachs, “the specu- markets have added a $27 “fear fac- “mirror moan,” the lobbyists are and the Wall Street greed machine nicely and saying “please” certainly lator Daddy of em’ all,” has tor” into the price. Why? Because hard at work wielding their influ- gotten enough of our money? doesn’t work. I don’t want anybody acknowledged that supplies are they can! Some speculators line ences on our politicians to get what A friend recently got a response to think that I’m asking you to do “adequate.” their pockets and drive up prices they want. These people don’t watch from Senator Blumenthal concern- anything that I’m not doing myself. And, at what we are being charged though they never actually see or American Idol or Dancing with the ing the high cost of gasoline, and it I’ve written and sent out countless in North Grosvenordale, have the touch the stuff. The policies of the Stars. These people don’t waste their was the exact same one that I got letters and e-mails, but I am only one pumps ever been shut off because Federal Reserve, and lack of action time on Facebook or watching from him two months ago. I know person. And though I maybe fight- there was no gas? on the part of the Commodities YouTube. They don’t sleep, they are that people get mad when they ing a losing battle, at least I’m fight- Just my take on the “supply and Futures Trading Commission active 24/7 fighting to get what they receive what is perceived to be a ing! What are you doing? If you need demand” debate. Did you know that (CFTC) also share in the blame for want. “form letter,” but no doubt Mr. help (or suggestions) with this fight, the United States produces the same high gasoline (and other transporta- So, are you finally ready to take Blumenthal got the message that feel free to contact me. And for a amount of the world’s oil that Libya tion related) prices. the time from your trivial entertain- another voice was heard from. slight consulting fee, I can use the does? Ben Bernanke and the policies of ment sources long enough to stand Maybe it’s time to change the ques- extra money for gas. At a meeting with State Sen. the Fed are doing more to benefit up and do something to help your- tions? If you ask what can be done My thanks and appreciation to Donald Williams, I was shocked (or those (the big banks, investment selves? From this website: theplas- about high gasoline prices, the Congressman Joe Courtney on his maybe shouldn’t even have been sur- firms and Wall Street) who nearly ticspoonrevolution.com, you can answer could be: someday we’ll all efforts to fight high gas prices and prised at all) to hear him say that drove our economy into the ground easily e-mail your members of be flying around in personal plastic needless speculation. I suggest you there has not yet been any real pub- than they are doing for the people of Congress, the Board Members at the bubbles powered by the hot air sign up to receive his newsletters. Remembering Steve Bousquet

“I’d just like to do a little nisced about their boyhood days playing mounting competition and turned it into a causes with Bouquet’s Appliances. If a more for my community,” YOUR sports. Steve was an excellent athlete, who had successful operation and a base for his creativ- parochial school needed funds for a new fur- Steve Bousquet whispered to been a star at Putnam High School. He had a ity and generosity. Through this enterprise, nace, he would help. When his church, me from his hospital bed at TURN natural grace as a young man that showed Steve found a calling that was second only to Putnam Congregational, repaired the steeple, Mass General in Boston. itself on the baseball diamond and the basket- his love of his family in terms of his commit- he was there with ways to donate. As he lay We had driven to Boston to NANCY WEISS ball court. Sports were a fundamental part of ment. Operating from a storefront in dying in a hospital in Boston, he asked about see him, not realizing that it POMFRET his make-up that gave him great pleasure. He Danielson, he created an advertising cam- the results of a benefit to buy a service dog for would be the last time my enjoyed watching his children participate and paign that was unrivaled. With photos of him- a disabled child. These were only recent exam- husband, Jim, a childhood cheered on the success of others with gusto. self and his loyal employees in every ad in ples of his generosity. He was awarded nearly friend of Steve’s, and I would ever spend with Steve loved nature. He reveled in being out- area newspapers, Steve made his operation a every recognition area groups could give him him. doors hunting, fishing, or just tromping household word. Any one considering buying and continued to look for ways to be of help. Katy, his wife, sat every day near his bed, through the woods. Every chance he had he an appliance would think of Bouquet’s first, Steve Bousquet had an open heart and a gen- talking to the endless stream of competent visited local haunts that held the promise of a because he enticed them with the promise of erous spirit. He enjoyed the respect and affec- and compassionate medical professionals who rainbow trout or a glimpse of a red fox. In good value and the personal attention every tion of the people who knew him. He essential- came in to his room. She tried valiantly to nature he found contentment, which bordered shopper wants. ly invented himself, as I suppose we all must, make the right decisions for him. on the spiritual. Standing in a flowing stream Steve was a world-class talker. He loved but his path led him to be more than the sum On the window still sat an array of flower casting his line, he was one with himself and radio station WINY and his dear friend, Gary of his various parts. He took charge of his life arrangements sent from Steve’s many friends the universe. Fishing was such a year round Osbrey. Given different circumstances, Steve and circumstances and grew into a man in northeastern Connecticut and photos of passion that he sponsored an ice fishing tour- would perhaps have chosen a career in media. deeply entwined with the well-being of his the family he loved so much, daughter, Jen, nament at a lake in Thompson. It seems espe- With co-host Pete Regis, Steve extolled the community. So devoted, that on his deathbed son, Jeff and Katy. The photos captured Steve cially fitting that this winter the award win- virtues of small town life. His encyclopedic he was still thinking about doing more. full of life and energy. He loved plants and ning fish was caught. Steve was able to share memory for events and people elevated his life Steve is survived by his family and his took great pleasure in landscaping his lake the thrill of winning a major prize with a experiences and those of his listeners to a friends, who will always feel his absence. He house every summer with an array of annu- lucky, local angler. more important level, merely because he also leaves a legacy of loving his community als. It was incredibly unfair that death was Steve Bouquet’s Appliances allowed him to recalled them. and trying to make it better. One can hope that about to take him away from all he loved. blossom in many ways. He took a retail busi- Through marketing his business, Steve his example will reverberate long into the When he was alone with Jim, they remi- ness that might have faltered in the face of tapped into a special part of his nature. He future as a tribute to him and his life’s work. found a way to tie his desire to support local LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ‘Munis’ can still work for you Sign petition at the Pomfret polls — even in tough times To the Editor: for a first selectman and two selectmen and By state law we have the right to vote for all the political parties don’t like that. The voice members to the Board of Selectmen and of the electors would choose the three popu- No matter where you live, ering a tax-exempt munici- Board of Education with an ordinance. lar candidates. the chances are good that a pal bond with a 3.33 percent So why are the two political parties in When you go to vote on the two town budg- state or local government yield. You simply divide 3.33 Pomfret against allowing us to vote for all ets on June 2, if you would like to vote for all near you may be having FINANCIAL percent (0.0333 in decimal some difficulty in balancing form) by 1 minus 0.35 (your members to any municipal office? members to the Board of Selectmen and FOCUS It’s plain and simple. The voice of the elec- Board of Education, please stop at the blue its budget. tax bracket), which would tors would take away their political control. If canopy and sign the petition to make it hap- As a citizen, youíre proba- give you 0.0512, or 5.12 per- the electors were allowed to vote for all three pen. bly concerned about how cent. In this tax bracket, a this situation will affect your muni with a 3.33 percent selectmen, the political parties could put JEFF life and your community.But yield is equivalent to a tax- three candidates on the ballot and they don’t BURDICK FORD FAY as an investor, you may also able bond with a 5.12 percent want to do that. The voters would be voting POMFRET wonder how this might yield. (This example is for affect any municipal bonds illustration purposes only.) you own. Fortunately,the out- mind, though, that municipal Keep in mind that, before look might be brighter than bonds may be subject to state investing in bonds, you Accolades for St. Onge you think. and local taxes and the alter- should understand the risks Of course, taken to the native minimum tax (AMT). involved, including interest To the Editor: and did an excellent job in performing his extreme, the financial chal- In addition, youíll want to rate risk, credit risk and mar- As a retired municipal worker of more duty. lenges of some state and local be familiar with ìtaxable- ket risk. Bond investments than 25 years of service and one who has I know Mr. St. Onge only very casually and governments could conceiv- equivalent yield.î Typically, are subject to interest rate attended more town meetings in two separate have spoken to him on several occasions very ably affect their ability to ful- municipal bonds pay an inter- risk such that when interest communities than I care to remember — I briefly, and I am rather stingy when it comes fill the payment obligations est rate thatís lower than rates rise, the prices of bonds had the pleasure of watching the Town of to giving accolades especially at a political on their municipal bonds. But those paid by taxable bonds. can decrease, and you can Killingly meet the other night and write to meeting. investment-grade quality Since this interest is free lose principal value if the you for the sole purpose of commending the In all my years most political meetings are municipal bond default rates from federal taxes, however, investment is sold prior to moderator of that meeting, Mr. William St. concluded with disagreement or complaints historically have been very the rate may not be as low as maturity. So it’s best to dis- Onge. of some kind. I write to give this man the low, especially when com- it appears. The taxable-equiv- cuss municipal bonds with I have seen dozens of different moderators credit he deserves for running the meeting in pared to those of corporate alent yield measures the rate your financial and tax advi- over the years and Mr. St. Onge topped them a very business like way with clear conclu- bonds. And municipalities youíd have to earn on a tax- sors. all this past week. sive statements, a bit of humor and a duty are cutting spending, elimi- able bond to match the By adding quality munici- He made the points very clearly, obviously very well performed. nating nonessential pro- income from a tax-exempt pal bonds to your portfolio, knew Roberts Rules of Order very clearly,left Well done, and thank you Mr. St. Onge, and grams and, in some cases, municipal bond. And the you can show faith in your no doubt in my mind he had the meeting keep up the good work. raising taxes or fees. In short, higher your tax bracket, the municipality, your invest- under control, satisfied all inquiries, repeat- they are taking steps that, higher your taxable-equiva- ment dollars can help support ed all questions from the audience that could while potentially painful to lent yield. worthwhile projects in your ALBERT F. B RUNO Suppose that youíre in the not be heard in all parts of the auditorium DAYVILLE residents, are likely to help area, and you receive a steady them continue making timely 35 percent marginal tax source of tax-exempt income. payments of interest and bracket, and you are consid- principal on their municipal Remember our veterans bond obligations. Furthermore, municipalities must still fund various proj- To the Editor: come your support and understanding. They ects, and even one bond pay- SOUND OFF! Memorial Day is May 30, a time our nation will need time to settle in! ment default could impact pauses to remember the many sacrifices our Memorial Day is also a day to remember their future ability to borrow We know you’ve got an opinion, so what are you waiting for? Sound veterans endured to ensure our freedoms. those who did not make it home, those who money in the form of new Off ! As insignificant your service may have sacrificed their all, for the rest of us. This is It’s a fast and easy way to let everyone know what’s on your mind. municipal bonds. What’s more is if you’re worried about putting you’re name out there, seemed at the time, it was so important to the a day to remember and honor them! So are munis right for you? big picture of “Enduring Freedoms,” our Our veterans have earned the right to don’t be! With Sound Off ! you don’t have to leave a name. The answer depends on your Just call our Sound Off ! line at (860) 928-1818, ext. 150, wait for the nation exists only because of our military. stand proud. Thank them for their patriotism situation ó your goals, need prompt and, presto, that’s it — time to talk. Please offer your prayers for the safe and to thank you for your continued support for investment income, cur- We only ask that you speak clearly enough so we can accurately return of our troops. It is time they come of our troops. rent investment mix, risk tol- transcribe your message. You’ll want to keep your remarks relatively home! Welcome them and remember to say God bless you who have served and helped erance and so on. But if you brief so we have enough space in the newspaper to include it all. thank you! They have just experienced a part make America great. want to receive interest pay- If you want, you can e-mail your Sound Off ! tosjarvis@vil- of life that less than 1 percent of our total ments that are exempt from lagernewspapers.com. Just remember to label it as a Sound Off. Please remember the same policies apply as with Letters to the population has ever experiences. Their G. TOD STEVENSON federal taxes, you may well be adjustment back into the “real world” will Editor — stick with the issues, not personalities. WOODSTOCK interested in exploring Get in the game and let your voice be heard. Sound Off ! today. not be easy and will take time. They will wel- municipal bonds. Keep in 10 • Friday, May 27, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP

Executive Director Roberta Dwyer will be the we,” said Very. “What we find is that many Bank to host free business plan other guest presenter. Dwyer began her bank- people are intimidated by the process so they Food Pantry to open Mondays and ing career in 1976. just give up their whole idea, or they struggle workshop According to Mosher, this seminar is the through it.” Tuesdays in June first of its kind for Putnam Bank. Very said that when they found out that BY JACK MELTZER Mosher said the biggest issue that he sees Putnam Bank was doing a free seminar on POMFRET — The Pomfret Food Pantry, for VILLAGER STAFF WRITER with people who apply for commercial loans business plans, she saw their motto, which is residents of the town of Pomfret, will be open DANIELSON — On Monday,June 6, Putnam and write their own business plan, with little “a business without a plan is a business with- from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday nights, June 6, Bank will sponsor a step-by-step discussion prior experience with business and finance is out a future.” 13, 20 and 27. We are also open from 11:30 a.m. and guidance seminar on how to properly that they buy some sort of package that “We’ve seen this too often,” Very said. “You to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 14, 21, and 28. develop a comprehensive business plan at repeats the same phrases and words. Instead, wouldn’t build a house without a plan, why Please bring proper I.D. and proof of resi- Quinebaug Valley Community College in Mosher said that those who are writing their you start a business without a plan? And, how dence (copy of electric or phone bill, etc.). Danielson. own business plan should be concerned with can you build a community without a plan. Easy access in back of the Pomfret Senior The event is free, open to the public, and will what are the expenses going to be, what is the This seminar is a win-win for Putnam, and the Center eliminates climbing of stairs. run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. projected income going to be, and deciding on northeast corner in general.” “We are always talking to people who have a what is both the best and worst scenario that If you are interested in attending the semi- dream business in their head,” said Putnam could happen with one’s proposed business nar, Mosher recommends making a reserva- Bank Commercial Loan Officer Keith Mosher. plan, and how you can “survive” it. tion by calling Pat Kovacik at (860) 377-4424. “Whether it’s a restaurant or they have a prod- “If you don’t start with a good business uct they know how to do or they know how to plan, nobody wants to talk to you,” said do engines for race cars or what have you, Mosher. “With all the slow down in the econo- they all have something they really want to do my we really look to the ‘little guys’ to dig us for a living. But, the thing is — how do they get out. This is a stepping-stone to make it a little money? The first thing they need to do is they easier. It’s a much better prospect if you’ve got have to get a good business plan.” a good plan.” Connecticut Community Investment According to Putnam Economic and Corporation Vice President Dennis Brown Community Development Director Delpha will lead most of the presentation. CTCIC is a Very, the office of Economic and Community private non-profit organization that is a Development offers a service of “revolving Priority Certified Development Company and loans,” out of the redevelopment department. intermediary for the U.S. Small Business “We deal with gap-financing,” Very said. Administration. “So when a new business comes to town, or an Brown has more than 35 years of business existing business wants to either grown or experience. develop their capital footprint, we have the “It’s not something where we are trying to opportunity to assist them with gap financ- tell you, ‘Here’s a good way to get money from ing.” Putnam Bank.’ It’s really a thing to help peo- Very said that the office works in partner- ple get their very first steps done,” said ship with the banks. Gap financing is often Mosher. connected with mortgage and property loans. Northeast Connecticut Economic Alliance “All banks require a business plan, as do

Courtesy photo LLC From left, Marianapolis Freshman Science Fair winners: Lilly Weili Yang, Miranda Lazzara, Emily Jacoboski, Carly Quinn, Emily Teixeira, Megan Johnston, Paul Doherty, Elaina Cosentino, Kyle Mother Tronerud, Michaela Young and Benjamin Scheffler. Not pictured is Ray Yi. and Child Marianapolis announces Freshmen Science Fair winners THOMPSON — Seventy Marianapolis Preparatory School freshmen presented their research projects at the Freshman Science Fair on Friday, April 30. Fifteen awards were presented, and three overall winners were named: Overall win- ners: Emily Teixeira of Grafton, Mass., won first place for her Chemistry project “The Effect of Household Cleaners on Permanent Marker Stains on Wood and Zipper Bags” Cape Cod Jewelry second place went to Emily Jacoboski of Willington, for her Chemistry project, “‘The ‘Dirt’ on Composting: How Different Types of Organic Matter Affect the pH of • Jewelry Repair Compost;” and third place overall winner was Elaina Cosentino of Oxford, Mass., for • Watch Repair Physics project on “Citrus Cemetery.” • Clock Repair Winning the top three spots in their categories were: Biology: First Place - Lilly Yang; • Insurance Appraisals Second Place – Paul Doherty; Third Place – Ben Scheffler. Chemistry: First Place - Emily Teixeira; Second Place - Emily Jacoboski; Third Place - Carly Quinn. Physics: First Place 153 School St. Putnam - Elaina Cosentino; Second Place -Ray Yi; Third Place - Megan Johnston. Psychology: 860-928-4525 First Place – Kyle Tronerud; Second Place – Miranda Lazarra; and Third Place – Michaela Young. 158 Main St. Danielson 860-774-8093

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questions. The Commission due to erosion and to help with park- nizes the importance of public safe- so that we can determine what is ROADS approved the proposed work ing for funerals at the cemetery, ty. It is a fundamental part of our maintenance and what is improve- continued from page 1 because of the public safety con- upgrade the drainage cross culverts purpose as a Commission. But, we ments.” said Navarro. on those roads which are scenic cerns to be addressed by such under the road and increase the pipe also recognize the importance of “Improvements require a PZC roads, and went to Planning and work.” diameter to properly handle existing upholding the town’s scenic road public hearing according to the Zoning just to approve any improve- According to Gordon, the work water flow volume. ordinance regarding public work town ordinance,” said Gordon. ments I wanted to do and thankfully that is slated to be done on Barber Water drainage and public safety improvements.” “However, if emergency work needs they approved them all,” said Road will be to install a catch basin hazards at Pulpit Rock Road will be The Commission also approved a to be done on a scenic road, the PZC Director of Public Works John and a water outlet and plunge pool addressed at the west end of the “Scenic Roads Maintenance and will not hinder the town to quickly Navarro. on the north side of the road at the road where it intersects with Route Improvements” document between address such acute public safety According to Navarro, the intersection with Barlow Cemetery 171 and will also clean out existing the Town Highway Department, the events. What the PZC has done improvements that he proposed are Road, because the area floods in drainage swale on the road. Board of Selectman and the PZC. makes the entire process under- mostly drainage upgrades. heavy rain. Quarry Road will get an upgrade “It is a straightforward listing of stood and streamlined, and keeps “Tonight’s public hearing was Bradford Corner Road, which is of three cross culverts under the the types of roadwork that are done the public informed and involved. It part of a series of meetings the already paved, will also see an road to handle existing water vol- on roads,” said Gordon. “It defines shows people that town government Woodstock Planning & Zoning upgrade to its drainage, and reclaim ume. what is maintenance and what are is working together and working for Commission has been holding to dis- existing pavement and upgrade “It is helpful for town government improvements relative to the ordi- them through good public policy cuss our town’s scenic roads and the pavement from Route 171 to Center to hear what people think and for nance.” using practical common sense.” scenic road ordinance,” PZC Road. the public to learn about what the Gordon said the document makes Chairman Jeff Gordon said. “It is Maintenance done on Center Town Highway Department does to understood the process to be fol- Jack Meltzer may be reached at wonderful to see people involved Cemetery Road will be to regrade keep our roads in good working lowed regarding improvements to (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at and interested in an important issue lawn in front of the cemetery order. Woodstock is over 61 square scenic roads. [email protected]. come to the PZC and discuss their because of erosion, re-slope the dirt miles in size,” said Gordon. “We “Planning and Zoning incorporat- concerns, share their ideas, and ask bank along the front of the cemetery have lots of roads. The PZC recog- ed this document into the ordinance Blue festival to benefit Abington Social Library

blues, American-roots acclaimed singer-songwriter and Chicago-style boogie relies heavily on fundraising before we decided to under- FESTIVAL bands. James Taylor and presently and blues band formed by activities and this event is take it,” Lewerenz said. continued from page 1 “Rule 62,” will perform part of the “Mohegan Sun Wally “Sweet Daddy” our largest fundraiser of the According to Lewerenz the fundraiser the Library has with a guest appearance by All-Star Band.” “Dynamite Greaney, “Sweet Daddy Cool year. Community support of music event began in the sponsored, and live music tenor saxophonist Jimmy Johnny,” blues and funk Breeze,” are set to play as our library is very impor- chairman for the event’s will be presented by four Biggins, formerly with band, “Johnny Press Mess,” well. tant to us.” backyard with 100 people. Live entertainment will Lewerenz said that they “Over the past four years it commence in the afternoon are expecting a crowd of at has grown to include more following the Pomfret least 500 people. than one band, arts and Proprietor’s “What’s It The festival, formally crafts and food vendors, and NEWS BRIEF Worth” event planned for the known as “Concert In The countless hours of behind same day from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Park” has been outside and the scenes volunteers. It is a als and bordered by 600 yards of boxwood, According to Event Co- has been known to draw great day for the community Roseland Cottage opens for the was designed according to the theories of Director Pamela Lewerenz, nearly 800 people throughout to come together to relax and Andrew Jackson Downing. The museum the festival offers a wide the state, Massachusetts and enjoy great music, food, arts season complex includes an icehouse, privy,garden variety of arts and crafts Rhode Island. and crafts vendors and our house, and indoor bowling alley. vendors, including hand- “We have changed to an famous raffles, all in a true WOODSTOCK — Roseland Cottage opens made cards, local photogra- indoor venue, as being New England style fashion,” for the season on Wednesday, June 1. phers, herbs and spices; dependent on the New said Lewerenz. Guided tours are offered on the hour from Pomfret Memorial Day Parade handmade lotions and soaps, England weather can be a For more information or to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday,June and raffle baskets will also big factor for our event,” buy tickets, call (860)-974- 1 through Oct. 15. plans set be raffled off during the said Lewerenz. 0415. Tickets are also avail- In celebration of the start of the 2011 POMFRET — The Town of Pomfret will event. Food and non-alco- Lewerenz has been volun- able at the Pomfret Town open season, Roseland Cottage offers com- hold its annual Memorial Day Parade on holic drinks will be available teering at this library since Hall or the Abington Social plimentary house museum tours on Monday, May 30, starting at 10 a.m. for purchase during the 2004 and was the treasurer Library. Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5 from 11 This year’s parade kicks off at the event. and bookkeeper, fundraiser a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are offered on the hour. Abington Congregational Church, proceed- “I have been spear-heading chairperson, and board Jack Meltzer may be Built in 1846, Roseland Cottage depicts ing North down Route 97/Hampton Road, this event for four years run- member since then. reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. the summer life of the prosperous Henry C. turning west onto Route 44 and ending at ning and my hope is that this “This music event was an 110, or by e-mail at jack@vil- Bowen family. It has survived virtually the Abington Cemetery where a wreath will will be the best year yet,” idea that our board kicked lagernewspapers.com. unchanged, with its original Gothic furni- be placed and observances take place. Come said Lewerenz. “Our library around for a year or so ture, embossed Lincrusta Walton wall cov- early to get a good spot on the parade route erings, and coral-pink exterior. The 1850 for this family-fun annual event! parterre garden, populated with 3,500 annu-

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BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP with Currier-Lewis’ running SPORTS CORRESPONDENT ability this year. WOODSTOCK — “I knew she was fast, but I Woodstock Academy girls’ didn’t think she was that fast outdoor track coach Chris [enough] where she would Dodge expected senior Kyla qualify for states in the 100- Currier-Lewis to have a solid meter dash,” he said. “She outdoor track season. Dodge also fell into our number two did not expect, however, for spot as our sprinter. This was Currier-Lewis to qualify for a complete surprise.” states in the four events that Currier-Lewis is less than she would participate in this three inches away from a track season. school record in the triple “She’s had an outstanding jump. year,” said Dodge. “We’ve “She’s one of those girls been waiting for some of that that I know what I’m going to potential to come out, we get from her,” said Dodge. knew she had it in her and “She’s the rock of the team. this year she really focused She’s one of the athletes that and worked really hard and I know what I’m going to get matured.” from her. I can’t say enough Kyla Currier-Lewis, a senior at Woodstock Academy, has qualified for the Currier-Lewis comes from about her, not just on the ath- state track and field meet in four events – the long jump, triple jump, a track and field background. letic field.” 100-meter dash, and the 4x100 meter relay. Her father,Shane, was a team- Last year Currier-Lewis’ mate of Dodge’s in high best long jump was 14 feet, 10 4x100 relay team to be that hoped she would take that school. inches. This spring she has competitive. Looking back at role and she did.” Qualifying for states in the jumped 15 feet, 11 inches, the other relay teams, the In multiple situations long jump and triple jump increasing her distance by 4x100 relay has been one of Dodge has entrusted Currier- was almost a given this year over a foot. In the triple jump the strongest teams around. Lewis with responsibilities for Currier-Lewis. What was- she’s leaped close to 33 feet, To go along with her like getting equipment on and n’t a given was Currier-Lewis inching closer to the school impressive athletic resume, off busses and making sure advancing to states in the 100- record, a record Currier- Currier-Lewis was named the younger kids are doing meter dash and the 4x100 Lewis wants before she grad- captain this year. what they are supposed to be meter relay. uates. “The thing that has doing during meets. “I felt like my whole atti- “I want to get into the 16 impressed me the most about Between the maturity as an tude changed this year,” said feet range in the long jump her is her growth and leader- individual and an athlete, Currier-Lewis. “I changed and I want to get into the 33 ship role as a person,” said coupled with the work ethic Courtesy photos this year, I really wanted it feet range in the triple jump,” Dodge. “I expect seniors to from this past year, Currier- Woodstock Academy’s Kyla Currier-Lewis competes recently in a field this year because it’s my sen- said Currier-Lewis. “I know I take a certain role and they Lewis will be heading to event. Currier-Lewis has leaped 15 feet, 11 inches in the long jump and ior year and I wanted to go can do it.” know what I expect out of Eastern Connecticut State is just three inches shy of breaking the school record in the triple jump. out strong.” At the beginning of the sea- them and who sets the right University, where she will be Dodge was very surprised son Dodge didn’t expect the example for them to follow. I competing on the track team. Orr succeeds Thompson Speedway on and off the track prepares for BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP try to be very involved SPORTS CORRESPONDENT in school.” KILLINGLY — Zagurski hasn’t Eve of Destruction Killingly High junior Kies regretted the choice of Orr isn’t an average high Orr being selected cap- school track athlete. Orr tain. THOMPSON — Demolition and destruc- derbies for both full-size and doesn’t just show up to “She’s been by far the tion are on this week’s menu at the four cylinder cars and the practice, complete the best captain I’ve ever Thompson International Speedway. incredible Trailer Trash workouts, and then go had, just absolutely phe- On Sunday night the track changes race will all lead into a home. Orr isn’t even the nomenal and she’s a gears and presents the annual huge fireworks display. typical high school stu- great motivator and Memorial Day Weekend Eve of The track’s midway will dent, either. she’s just one these girls Destruction. be open at 1:30 p.m. and On the track Orr is a that will give a pep talk The Eve of Destruction is a com- will offer youngsters an long distance runner, to the girls while she’s plete change of pace as the focus amazing collection of competing in the two-mile running,” he said. “Any becomes amazing stunts, thrills, inflatable attractions for (3,200 meters), one-mile running event that’s out spills, and total destruction. The their entertainment. Also (1,600 meters), as well as there if I asked her to do annual Eve of Destruction has become during the afternoon, demon- the 800-meter run. Orr is it she would do it.” a showcase for modern day gladiators strations of Holeshot Drags, a also part of the girls’ Earlier in the season who are amazing performers. The Human regular Tuesday night attraction at 4x800 meter relay team. a 400-meter runner Cannonball, David Smith, Jr., flies higher Thompson, will be conducted on the race- “For the past two years went down with an than any other human after being shot from track. she’s qualified for states injury, so Orr was right a huge cannon. Justin Hoyer, a 2010 X Games The Eve of Destruction program will start in the mile,” said second there to run in her spot, Gold Medalist, will perform his amazing at 6 p.m. and is family priced. Adult tickets year coach Todd even though she’s not freestyle snowmobile back flip, “Crash” are priced at $18; youngsters between the Zagurski. “She is by far known to compete in Moreau and Chris Marino will perform ages of 6 and 14 will be admitted for just $10 the most dedicated athlete that event. death defying stunts and car crashes, high- and those 5 years of age and under are that I’ve ever worked with Orr teams with flying riders take to the skies on their street admitted free. The entire schedule for the since I’ve been a coach. Heather Curran, Alicia bikes and Monster Trucks, “Viper” and “Bad Eve of Destruction is available at She’s one of those girls Giambittista, and Habit” will also lift off as they jump, race www.thompsonspeedway.com. that is self motivated and Maddy Bonfiglio on the and crush. Jet powered vehicles, demolition she’ll do anything I ask successful 4x800 meter her to do.” relay team. Zagurski has even Outside of track Orr asked Orr to throw the takes part in Futures discus in a few meets. for Agriculture, an Clippers clip Warriors, look “I’ve never seen some- organization that helps one work so hard and develop young farmers. then she’ll run all the Orr’s family owns Fort time at practice and she’ll Hill Farm in Courtesy photo for State Tournament bid run outside of practice,” Thompson, and the farm said Zagurski. “Even Killingly High junior Kies Orr, seen here is part owner of the between events at a track running in a cross-country meet, is suc- Farmers Cow. BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP Gonyer, AJ Smith, Dominic Conference, but the bottom meet she’s still running. cessful both on and off the track. Orr Placing first in track SPORTS CORRESPON- Didinatto and Ryan Rumrill, teams weren’t so good.” Last year Orr ran a 5:29 excels in the one-mile event and also meets isn’t the only thing DENT have been trying to con- Earlier in the season the mile, and so far this year captains her debate team and takes part Orr wins. In a recent PUTNAM — For the first tribute as well. Clippers participated in the she has been able to run a in Futures for Agriculture. debate Orr,along with six time in nearly three years the “They’re all about the same Wildcat Invitational and sur- 5:43 in her best event. Orr’s of her classmates, placed Norwich Tech boys’ golf team but none of them have been prisingly finished in fifth biggest goal of the season is to break Megan first in a regional competition regarding finally got beat. The Putnam breaking 50 in the last few place in a field of 22 teams. Owen’s mile record. agriculture issues. Orr’s debate team spoke Clippers were the lucky team weeks,” said Bartolomei. “It’s The biggest issue this sea- Despite focusing so much time on the of preserving “The Last Green Valley,” to knock off the Warriors on been a struggle to get those son hasn’t been the golfers, track, Orr has her hands full in many other which is a non-profit organization that saves Tuesday, May 22. four players to play together, but Mother Nature instead. facets around the classroom. farms and farmland. The team will next stop “Somebody tied them last they’ve played before but they Three matches have been can- “It has been an amazing experience and I in Indianapolis for nationals. week, and we’ve lost to some haven’t played on a team with celed and numerous matches can’t even tell you how awesome it’s been,” “She loves to stay busy and she loves being bad teams, but at the same competition. They’re getting have been postponed. In the she said. “I have a good experience doing it. I involved in stuff,” said Zagurski. time we had some players there and they work hard next two weeks the Clippers captain the debate team and I’m a vice presi- After high school Orr plans to run in the missing,” said Putnam coach everyday in practice and they will play nearly six matches, dent of student council. I’m a reporter for Boston Marathon and either attend the Jim Bartolomei. all have shown improve- providing inclement weather the student newspaper, and took stuff from University of Connecticut or SUNY Three players have been ment.” doesn’t get involved again. student government and applied it to track. I Cobleskill in New York. leading the Clippers’ golf Entering the Constitution With four matches left – and team this year; senior State Conference (CSC) for then the tournament season – Andrew Bardier, junior Alex the first year,Bartolomei was- Bartolomei feels that the Foucault, and freshman n’t sure what to expect, and Clippers have been playing Spencer Salvas, who are the Clippers have had an up- their best golf of the spring. shooting two to three strokes and-down season. Bartolomei The bottom four players have over par. Bartolomei has been felt that Ellis Tech was the also been improving, possibly pleased with how consistent team to beat in the CSC and making Putnam a dangerous his top three have been. during the season Putnam team come State Tournament “For the most part they’ve tied the Eagles twice. time. To qualify for states the held the team together,” he “We lost to Norwich Tech Clippers need to have played said. “With [Bardier] and earlier in the year and we lost at least 10 matches. [Foucault] I’ve seen steady to Windham Tech, who tied “Last week and this week improvement with them and I Norwich Tech and we lost to my top three have all been wasn’t surprised. I was sur- Grasso Tech,” said playing good and there hasn’t Send sports photos, prised with how good Spencer Bartolomei. “In the Grasso been a bad round,” said was just because he is a fresh- Tech and Windham Tech Bartolomei. “If one of my announcements, news and story ideas man. Freshmen usually don’t games we could have done four lower guys emerge we come in and contribute right better. The top teams are good could make a run at states. to [email protected] away.” and could compete in the We’ve got two weeks to do Four other players, Caleb Eastern Connecticut something about it.” WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, May 27, 2011 • 13 Bousquet, 64, succumbs to multiple myeloma organizer of the Day Kimball BOUSQUET Hospital (DKH) golf tournament. continued from page 1 “It’s a very enjoyable sense of sat- incredible ideas, and thought out of isfaction,” Bousquet told the the box. Steve did more things Villager in 2006. “When we can help behind closed doors than we’ll ever these deserving groups, either know. I wish there was a book some- through fundraising, gifts or any where written about it, because his type of support. … It’s been a stories would be very compelling. tremendous pleasure serving the He didn’t do it for the recognition.” public for 30 years … I’ve met thou- Bousquet told the Villager in 2007 sands of wonderful people that are that as a local businessman, he has not only customers but have become tried to support the local communi- good friends.” ty,schools, churches and other char- In 2008, Bousquet was honored by itable organizations. United Services Inc. with its Bousquet generated hundreds of Community Partner Award for his thousands of dollars for local longtime support of United Services events, charities, and businesses and their programs. during his years serving the com- Steve Bousquet’s TV and munity, such as raising $10,000 in Appliance was one of the original 2010 for the Connecticut State Police sponsors of United Services’ Irish Troop D barracks’ “State-Police Night fundraiser to support its Presence Program,” Quinebaug Grandparents Raising Valley Community College and Day Grandchildren Support Group. Kimball Hospital. In addition, over the years during Bousquet was a member and the Thanksgiving holiday, United Steve Bousquet at this store, Steve Bousquet & Appliance served as an Alderman for Putnam. Services’ Domestic Violence He was also a current member of Prevention program has been the the Putnam Recreation Commission recipient of dozens of frozen The Valley, and a member of Springs turkeys, and Bousquet came Sportsman’s Club, the Putnam Elks, through to turn on the freezers in the Downtown Danielson Business his store to ensure that the turkeys Association, and the Northeastern would arrive and remain safe. Restaurant & Pub Connecticut Chamber of Bousquet’s son, Jeff, went into Commerce. Also, nearly 20 years business with his father in 2007, and A meeting place for family & friends for generations ago, Bousquet was the original is likely to continue his father’s *RESERVE YOUR GRADUATION PARTY EARLY* business. In 2006, Jeff said this Buy One Entree Wed. & Fri. Nights Karaoke @ 8:30pm of his father’s philan- thropy work: “My and Get the 2nd Sat. 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POLICE LOG EDUCATION NOTEBOOK Uzelac, Nicole Walker NOTEBOOK Elmira College South Woodstock: Brittany Editor’s Note: The infor- PUTNAM continued from page 6 Fredericks mation contained in these ELMIRA, N.Y. — Elmira College has Thompson: Roberta Baublitz, police logs was obtained Quinnipiac University released its Dean’s List for Academic Andrena Chace, Amanda Chace, through either press releases Tuesday, May 17 Achievement for the Winter 2011 Term. Amanda Coty, Katheryn Durand, Richard Ortiz, 41, of 601 HAMDEN — Kristen V. Swartz, of The Dean’s List recognizes students Nathan Gagnon, Nichole Hubert, or other public documents that have a grade point average of 3.6 or kept by each police depart- School St, Putnam, was Brooklyn, received a Bachelor of Arts Amanda Meschke, Bradford Piecka, higher for the Winter 2011 academic Debra Robbins-Johnson ment, and is considered to be charged with disorderly in communications during Quinnipiac University’s 80th Undergraduate term. Woodstock: Beth Blanchard, Lynne the account of police. All conduct and third degree Emily Marois, ’14, of Brooklyn, has assault. Commencement Exercises on May 22. Borski, Amanda Bottone, Erin Bunker, subjects are considered inno- been named to the Dean’s List of Kelley Colburn, Tracey Currie, Rebecca cent until proven guilty in a HAMDEN — Kristin M. Kolat, of Academic Achievement for the Winter Hall, James Pennisi, Brittney Senerth, court of law. Thursday, May 19 Putnam, received a Bachelor of Science 2011 Term. Emily is majoring in Danielle Thompson Pauli Lehto, 58, of 521 in nursing during Quinnipiac Business Administration and Woodstock Valley: Brianna Canterbury Rd, Brooklyn, University’s 80th Undergraduate International Studies and is the daugh- Schnaittacher. TROOP D ARREST was charged with reckless Commencement Exercises on May 22. ter of Bob Marois and Christine Neal. driving. St. John’s High School LOGS Saturday, May 21 Providence College Quinebaug Valley Nicholas Johnson, 27, of WORCESTER – The following area PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Althea Ruoppo, Community College students graduated from Saint John’s DANIELSON 48 Woodstock Ave, Putnam, a resident of Thompson, who was High School, Shrewsbury on Sunday, was charged with second awarded a bachelor’s degree during DANIELSON — Two hundred and May 22. Commencement exercises were degree strangulation Tuesday, May 17 Providence College commencement cer- ten students graduated at Quinebaug held in the Hart Center Basketball emonies held on May 15, was recently Valley Community College’s (QVCC) Arena at the College of the Holy Cross. Thomas Fitzgerald, 52, of honored for her academic achievements. 39th commencement Thursday, May 26, North Grosvenordale: Alexander 110 Main St, Thompson, was Ruoppe received the award for the at 6 p.m. The ceremony includes gradu- Lawrence Carli-Dorsey, charged with breach of PUTNAM POLICE highest academic record in business ates ranging in age from 17 to 94 years peace. DEPARTMENT studies. She will pursue an M.A. in the old. History of Art and Architecture at Local residents on the Graduation Garden Club Scholarship Friday, May 20 Boston University. List: Johnny Gonzalez, 48, of ARRESTS Brooklyn: Stephanie Cataldo, Andrea The Woodstock Area Garden Club PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Danielle Cerveira, Michael Conley, Sybil gives an annual scholarship to a senior 1170 Main St, Willimantic, Monday, May 16 Hustus, a resident of Eastford, was Eckmann, Adam Glaude, Matthew was charged with first and high school student who will attend col- Jeremy Ducat, 22, of 26 among more than 900 students from Maddocks, Gwen Mailloux, Carol-Lynn lege with the intention to major in agri- second degree failure to Anderson Rd, N. Providence College who received under- Maynard, Penny McMerriman, Melissa culture, landscape, horticulture or other appear. Grosvenordale, was charged graduate degrees during the college’s Prospert, Robert Reynolds, Dyami environmental science. with breach of peace, 93rd Commencement Exercises held on Souza, Jo Ann Vandale, Ryan Weaver. 1. Primary consideration will be given Jonathon Coderre, 28, of Sunday, May 15. Danielson: Jean Bolin, Jeffrey to high school seniors from towns that threatening, and criminal Hustus received a bachelor’s degree in Boulais, Bonnie Courcy, Sydney 14 Robertson Ave, mischief. WAGC serve, i.e. Ashford, Eastford, Danielson, was charged economics, Magna Cum Laude. Cumbest, Bonnie Foisey, Brenda Killingly, Pomfret, Putnam, Thompson Griffin, Taylor Hawes, Ashley Houle, with disorderly conduct. and Woodstock. Karen King, 54, of 140 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Katherine Thomas Lapre, Jeffrey Lee, Anna 2. If no applications are received to Plains Rd, Windham, was Boguszewski, a resident of Putnam, was Mancini, Stacy Mesyna, Allen Pigeon, meet criteria 1, consideration will be Nicholas Provost, 24, of 84 charged with failure to obey among more than 900 students from Andrew Richardson, Stephanie given to senior students attending Lewis Blvd Apt 5, traffic signal and evading Providence College who received under- Richardson, Susan Richardson, Sandra Killingly Vocational Agricultural Steen, Christina Trahan Danielson, was charged responsibility. graduate degrees during the college’s School. with threatening and 93rd Commencement Exercises held on Dayville: Brittany Allen, Brittany 3. Final consideration will be given to breach of peace. Sunday, May 15. Caye, Jill Cusson, Melissa Fuentes, students attending college and majoring Kyle Feeny, 26, of 71 Boguszewski received a bachelor’s Nicholas Herrick, Nancy Hill, Jasmin in agriculture, landscape, horticulture Pineville Rd, Ballouville, Ct, degree in psychology. Lawrence, Matthew Roberts, Daniel Saturday, May 21 or other environmental science. was charged with disorder- White Application deadline is June 1, 2011. Scott Vargas, 47, of 220D ly conduct and violation of PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Althea Ruoppo, Eastford: Mark Sheldon Jr., Tyler Only applications received on or before North St, Danielson, was conditions of release. a resident of Thompson, was among Singleton that deadline will be considered. charged with disorderly more than 900 students from Providence North Grosvenordale: Nicole Beno, Applications will not be returned. Please conduct. College who received undergraduate Holly Blain, Susan Borski, James return completed application and all Thursday, May 19 degrees during the college’s 93rd Burgess, Alica Durand, Amanda David Lee, 25, of 37 related documents to: Judy Gilliland Leslie Clark, 47, of 1613 Commencement Exercises held on Durand, Kayla Farfard, Laura Faucher, (WAGC Scholarship), 250 Green Road, Quinebug Ave, Putnam, was Sunday, May 15. Amy Favreau, Jacqueline Holder, Woodstock, CT 06281. North Rd, Danielson, was charged with operating a Ruoppo received a bachelor’s degree Ashley McKiernan, Megan Shead charged with disorderly motor vehicle without in art history, Magna Cum Laude. Pomfret Center: Catherine Bazinet, conduct. insurance and operating an Philip Blanchard-Krulic, Chelsea Scholarships unregistered motor vehicle. Espeleta, Brett Knopf, Alexandra NORTH GROSVENORDALE — The Larrow, Brian Lefevre, Alexandra KILLINGLY Nichols College American Legion Post 67, Rte. 200, is Mainville, John McCarthy, Laurie now accepting applications for the Carl Friday, May 20 DUDLEY, Mass. — The following Osborn, Elizabeth Patrie Youssef Hany, 34, of 112 Eccleston, Oscar Swanson, Bob individuals graduated from Nichols Putnam: Jacqueline Barbour, Randi Menoche and the Sal Navarro Tuesday, May 17 Sabin St, Putnam, was College on Saturday, May 7, held under Jo Barton, Lauren Briere, David Brett Huber, 31, of 505 Memorial Scholarships for Tourtellotte charged with traveling fast. a large white tent on the Dudley cam- Cooney, Melisssa Dakai, Timothy Memorial High School graduates. Justen Way, Danielson, was pus. Gilbert, Sara Hunt, Melissa Kirkland, Applications may be picked up at the charged with DUI, evading, Elizabeth Mancini, 23, of • Katie Maciejewski of Quinebaug Alexandria Kwasek, Kendra Mitzman, Tourtellotte Memorial High School in and traveling too fast. 83 Rocky Hill Rd, earned a BSBA degree cum laude. Matthew Monfreda, Joshua Peach, the Guidance Office, starting April 1, • Cynthia Brown of Woodstock Stephanie Perron, Anna Pingitore, and submitted no later than June 3. Woodstock, was charged earned a BSBA degree summa cum Brandon Plasse, Julia Radlo, Kristina Wednesday, May 18 with cell phone violation laude. Radlo, Donna Rogers, Jillian Stadig, Brian Picariello, 25, of and operating under sus- • Linda McGuire of Woodstock Nicole 26B Palmer St, Danielson, pension. earned a MOL degree was charged with violation of parole, third degree Saturday, May 21 THREE NEW LECTURES assault, and breach of Nicholas Johnson, 27, of Grove City College peace. 48 Woodstock Ave, Putnam, GROVE CITY — Joseph Barlow, a ON REINCARNATION was charged with disorder- sophomore Electrical Engineering by Thursday, May 19 ly conduct. major at Grove City College, has been Mark Poitras, 40, of 26 named to the Dean’s List with Dr. Robert Kirk, Ph.D. Robertson Ave, Danielson, Randy Barton, 47, of 36 Distinction for the spring 2011 semester. was charged with extradi- Smith St, Putnam, was Joseph is a 2009 graduate of tion and fugitive from jus- charged with second degree Woodstock Academy and is the son of tice. failure to appear. Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Barlow from Eastford.

Friday, May 20 Joel Turner, 36, of 366 "I think a reasonable person, if he wants, can believe in reincarnation on the basis of the evidence.” David Brennan, 41, of 60 Woodstock Ave, Putnam, Bryant University – Dr. Ian Stevenson, MD, author of Children Who Remember Previous Lives Westfield Rd, Danielson, was charged with failure to was charged with third obey traffic signal. SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant degree assault and disorder- University held its Graduate School The First Three Thursday Nights in June! ly conduct. Sunday, May 22 Commencement on Thursday, May 19. June 2nd: Three Compelling Cases of Reincarnation Among the graduates are the following Mandy Parker, 32, of 5 local residents: June 9th: Karma Christopher Latulippe, 25, Centennial St, Putnam, was Katie Carlson, of Brooklyn, who June 16th: Carol Bowman’s “Tour of Heaven” of 92 Valley St, Manchester, charged with disorderly earned a Masters of Business was charged with violation conduct. Administration. All lectures will be held from 7:30-9:00 p.m. of protective order. Lindsay Brisson, of Dayville, who at Palmer Hall in the Woodstock Historical Building Robert Piligian, 38, of 37 earned a Masters of Business Center St, Putnam, was Administration. (old Woodstock town hall) on Route 169. THOMPSON charged with breach of SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Bryant Admission is free and open to the public. peace. University held its 148th Wednesday, May 18 Commencement on Saturday, May 21. Trevor Rock, 24, of 621A Monday, May 23 Among the graduates is the following Riverside Dr, Thompson, Stephen Lakely, 23, of 182 local resident: was charged with reckless Child Hill Rd, Woodstock, Zachary Putnam, of Thompson, endangerment, breach of was charged with operating Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management. peace, and reckless driving. an unregistered motor vehi- cle. 16 • Friday, May 27, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Relay for Life raises $350K for cancer research all those who volunteer their time and resources to put RELAY together the ‘Look Good Feel Better Program,’ who drive continued from page 1 people to their cancer treatments, who give time during level” which means a donation of $10,000 or more was the summer to give a child an excellent camp experience or given. WINY Radio and United Natural Foods donated at who answers the phone lines for the ACS 1-800-ACS-2345 24 the “Platinum Level” which is a donation of more than hour hotline. Those are the people who truly inspire me to $7,500 in donations or goods and services. The Gold spon- be involved with this Relay for Life of NECT.” sors with a donation of $5,000 or more was Linemaster For more information, or to make a donation of any Switch, Rogers Corporation and Citizens National Bank. kind, mail it to American Cancer Society Relay For Life of “All of the money goes to support the mission of the Northeastern CT, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or by American Cancer Society — to eliminate suffering from visiting, www.relayforlife.org/northeasternct. cancer through research, education, advocacy and servic- es,” said Stahecki. Jack Meltzer may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or The weekend saw numerous events, including the much by e-mail at [email protected]. recognized and emotional “Survivor Lap” in which all the cancer survivors in attendance took a lap around the track as a way to “celebrate” the many victories over the disease. There was also live entertainment, and the “Luminaria Ceremony” in which after sunset, candles were lit inside bags filled with sand, that have a name of those who have lost the battle with cancer. Hundreds of bags were placed around the track. “My most memorable moment was talking with all the Relayers before, during, and after the event and feeling their enthusiasm,” said NECT Relay for Life Event Chairman Lisa French. “As a survivor, it is hard to ignore the Survivor Lap and the improved Caregiver Lap. Both of these are among my favorite, and I really enjoyed the Luminary Ceremony and the Fight Back Ceremonies. These two cere- Jack Meltzer photos monies were lovingly put together Tami Wakefield, of Killingly, at the Community Understanding and perfectly executed by the Research and Education (CURE) booth which helps citizens of chairpersons. Of course the best northeast Connecticut make “better decisions” regarding cancer. thing was the weath- er, having a sunny Saturday helped everyone have a great time.” French said she is drawn to this event because she has been a cancer sur- vivor since 1979 and has had the diagno- sis of three different types of cancer. “Because this event is in my com- munity, it lets me give back to all those people who have given in the past to make my journey through the mine field of cancer an easier one,” said Representatives from different teams walk on the track at the Woodstock French. “I think of Fairgrounds for Relay for Life.

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Town-to-Town PUTNAM VILLAGER The CLASSIFIEDS 1-800-536-5836 THOMPSON VILLAGER WOODSTOCK VILLAGER ILLAGER KILLINGLY VILLAGER VReal Estate 1-3 • Obituaries 4-5 • Calendar 3,6 • Help Wanted 7-9 • Auto 9-12 BSection The Hot Spot ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Blues Fest ‘11 rolls in to Chooch’s his Saturday from 12 p.m. at Chooch’s in North NOT SO TBrookfield, don’t miss Blues Fest 2011 with Bootsy & Da Funk, QUIET Charley Dee, Sinsation, Buddafinga, The Broken Rubber CORNER Band, Ravin Blue, The Eclectix, Nightwork, and more. MARK Bootsy & Da Funk was recently RENBURKE voted Worcester’s Best Blues/R&B Band (Pulse Magazine). The band Marchand (keys/vocals/harps) is Rebecca “Bootsy” Orcutt (lead and Dave Gozdur (drums). Hear a vocals and keyboards), Mike sample of their tunes on Facebook. Gianfriddo (lead guitar and lead A six-piece Chicago-style blues vocals), Henry James (Bass and band from Boston, Mass., the Vocals), Alan D’Allessandro Nightwork Blues Band features the (drums) and Bob Hanlon (guitar). smokin’ blues harp of “Harpo” They also host the blues jam every Wojcik and the vocal stylings of Sunday at Chooch’s from 3:30 to Gordon “Gman” Lewis, along with 7:30 p.m. Check them out on Gary Hebert, Paul August, Joe Facebook, keywords “Bootsy & Da Lemanski, Stan Shields. For more Funk”. Charlie Dee started playing info, visit blues at 12 years old after listening www.reverbnation.com/night- to an old 8-track tape of John Lee workbluesband. The Blues Fest Hooker. Flash forward and Charlie starts at noon and runs until close. has been playing in clubs for over Chooch’s is located at 31 East 32 years, including shows with Brookfield Road in North Matt “Guitar” Murphey, Taj Brookfield, Mass. Mahal, Duke Robillard, Gatemouth Brown, and many others blues FRIDAY, MAY 27 greats. After taking some time off, Charlie is back for his 4th go • Joe Macey, 8 p.m., Statz, North around in the music scene. On the Brookfield, Mass. • John Riley, 8:30 p.m., Fiddler’s Irish Pub, Wales, Mass.. Dunny’s Tavern, East Brookfield, web: www.myspace.com/charley- • Johnny Wheeler, 8 p.m., Green, Worcester, Mass. • The Outlyers, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Mass. deemusic. Dunny’s Tavern, East Brookfield, • John Dumont, 7 p.m., The Mill J.D. Coopers, 146 Park Road, • Blues Fest with Bootsy & Da Buddafinga is a group of sea- Mass. Church Cafe, 45 River St., Millbury, Putnam, Conn. Funk, Charley Dee, Sinsation, soned musicians with very diverse • Rigagoo, 9 p.m., Lake Lashaway Mass. Buddafinga, The Broken Rubber backgrounds playing a mix of Inn, 308 East Main Street, East • TripleShot, 9 p.m., Crossroads, SATURDAY, MAY 28 Band, Ravin Blue, The Eclectix, Brookfield, Mass. Rockin Blues served up Route 20, Palmer, Mass. • All Folked Up, 9 p.m., The Upper Nightwork Blues Band, 12 noon to • The Eisman Hunter Band, 9 Buddafinga style. The band • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., Ugly Deck Bar & Grille, 377 Stetson close. Chooch’s, North Brookfield, p.m., Cigarmasters, Worcester, includes Elayne Fikucki (vocals), Duckling Loft, Sturbridge, Mass. Road, Barre, Mass. Mass. Carl Bongiovi (bass), Steve • Pure Country, 8 p.m., Wales • Eric Love & John Lyman, 8 p.m., Turn To HOT SPOT, page 3 Villager Homescape Simplify Your Life OPEN HOUSE • 91 Perry St., Unit 249 May 28 & 29 • 12:00-3:00 Prepare yourself for what upscale condo living can be like • 2,336 sq. ft. of living space • Laundry area on second level • Two bedrooms • 20x21 family room w/ Jotul gas fireplace & walk-out to back yard • Two and 1/2 baths • Private office • Formal living room w/walkout to open deck • Hardwood floors on entire main level • Formal dining room • Granite counter tops in 2 full baths • Eat-in kitchen w/granite counter tops. Cabinets w/wine storage & • Storage area in lower level pantry w/pull-out shelves • Pristine view of woods and pond from both decks • Den w/walk-out to covered deck • 1 car attached garage • Master bedroom suite includes full bath & 2 walk-in closets • Realtor owned • Guest bedroom w/ walk-in closet $219,900

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Roger Mercier LOOMIS REAL ESTATE Realtor® 25 PROVIDENCE STREET, PUTNAM, CT 06260 (860) 208-0786 860-928-7991 www.loomisre.com VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 2011 B3 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Adam Minor at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] The calendar page is a free service offered for Danielson. $1 admission charge. [email protected]. CAN and BOTTLE DRIVE from 9 a.m. to noon listings for government, educational and non- Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For Saturday, June 4 at the Thompson Town Hall, profit organizations. Send all calendar listings more information, call 860-774-9324. Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale. Proceeds and happenings by mail to Editor Adam Minor THURSDAY go to the TMHS Class of 2011 Project at Villager Newspapers, P.O Box 196, Graduation. Woodstock, CT 06281; by fax at (860) 928-5946 or TUESDAY June 2 by e-mail to [email protected]. DANIELSON — June’s STEAK NIGHT at BROOKLYN — There will be a TAG SALE Please write “calendar” in the subject line. All May 31 the Danielson Elks Lodge #1706 will be held at from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at the calendar listings must be submitted by noon on WAUREGAN — There will be a Red Cross 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2. Tickets are available D.A.R. Chapter House, 36 Wolf Den Road, Monday to be published in the following BLOOD DRIVE from 11:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the Lodge on 13 Center St., Danielson for Brooklyn (1/6 mile from Route 6). There will Friday’s edition. Villager Newspapers will Tuesday, May 31 in the gym at the Central only $15 per person. Call the Lodge at (860) 774- be crafts, household items and attic treasures. print such listings as space allows. Assembly of God, 350 Putnam Road, 9775 for more information. For more information, call Lucy at 860-774- Wauregan. To schedule and appointment call 9457. Proceeds will benefit The Sarah 1-800-733-2767. DANIELSON — BINGO at St. James Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the ONGOING Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, every American Revolution. WOODSTOCK — The following programs WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE Thursday night in the downstairs church hall. are held at the Woodstock Seniors at the STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Over $2000 is given away each week. Plus there DANIELSON — Join Alice and the Mad Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169: the North Woodstock Congregational Church, are two progressive games. Come try your Hatter as they host a Very Merry Un-Birthday Tuesdays, EXERCISE from 9 to 10 a.m.; 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study luck. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at Mad TEA PARTY from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Wednesdays, ARTS AND CRAFTS from 9:30 to leader. For more information, call 860-963- 7 p.m. All profits benefit the St. James School. June 4 at the Little Theater on Broad Street, 11 a.m. and DOMINOES from 1 to 4 p.m.; 2170. within the Killingly Community Center, 185 Thursdays, exercise from 9 to 10 a.m. Broad Street, Danielson. Bring your un-birth- REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- FRIDAY day hat and feast on Mad Tea Party Fare! cal way to go inside and experience that joy on Tickets are $5each and are available at the SATURDAY CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for Killingly Community Center. We are limited June 3 to only 140 guests. Pictures with the Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn N. GROSVENORDALE — Tri-Town May 28 and Eastford. Characters and Face painting will be available American Legion Baseball will be holding for $1 each. BROOKLYN — A DRAWING WORKSHOP TRYOUTS on Friday June 3, at 5:30 p.m., with Rebecca Montgomery, sponsored by the Saturday June 4, at 10 a.m., and Sunday June Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild, will be WEDNESDAY 5, 1 p.m. at the Tourtellotte Memorial High MONDAY held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at School baseball field, Riverside Drive, North Creamery Brook Retirement Village, June 1 Grosvenordale. Tryouts are open to all 13-19 Brooklyn. WOODSTOCK — The Mom’s Club of year-old residents of Eastford, Putnam, June 6 Preregistration is required. For more infor- Woodstock Area OPEN HOUSE will be held Thompson and Woodstock born on or after DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST mation about cost, materials list, directions, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 1 at January 1, 1992. Any questions, call Head PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple etc., e-mail Nancy at [email protected]. Roseland Park in Woodstock. Come and meet Coach Paul Faucher at 860-923-3793. Court Community Room, Maple Street, other at-home mothers. The rain date Friday, Danielson. $1 admission charge. June 3. DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For MONDAY PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph more information, call 860-774-9324. THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. May 30 Christ-centered life recovery program) from 7 Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the WOODSTOCK –There will be a free OPEN to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. TUESDAY HOUSE and Exhibition sponsored by the Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson Woodstock Historical Society from 10 a.m. to 2 Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a mask June 7 p.m., Monday, May 30 at the Palmer Memorial that hides your depression, anger, addiction, SATURDAY WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE Hall, 523 Route 169. pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or attend STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more informa- June 4 the North Woodstock Congregational Church, EASTFORD — The annual Memorial Day tion. WOODSTOCK –There will be complimenta- 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study PARADE will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Eastford ry GUIDED TOURS of the Roseland Cottage leader. For more information, call 860-963- Elementary School. A Memorial Day program WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson Museum, 556 Route 169, one of the nation’s 2170. will follow the parade at the Ivy Glenn Dam Fun Runs will be held every Wednesday best preserved examples of Gothic Revival Memorial. Brief ceremonies will precede the through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 architecture, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- parade starting at 8:30 a.m. at the General p.m. The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The June 4. Free tours offered on the hour. For cal way to go inside and experience that joy on Lyon Cemetery and 9 a.m. at Grove Cemetery. meeting area is the West Thompson Dam more information visit CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for entrance off of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST sponsor by Loos & Co. For more information, Roseland Cottage at 860-928-4074. and Eastford. PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple please contact Bob Mayer at [email protected] or Court Community Room, Maple Street, N. GROSVENORDALE — There will be a Turn To CALENDAR, page 6

VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager Blues Fest ‘11 rolls in to Chooch’s "Every Home, Every Week" Open House Directory Brookfield, Mass. THURSDAY, JUNE 2 HOT SPOT • Dwight Perry w/ The Living Bras, th continued from page 2 4 to 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, East • Open Mic, 8 p.m., Statz Sports Bar SATURDAY, MAY 28 , 2011 & Grill, North Brookfield, Mass. Brookfield, Mass. PUTNAM: Mass. • Scotty Marshall, 8 p.m., Dunny’s • Sara Ashleigh & Blues for 91 Perry Street Unit 249 CONDO 12-3:00pm $219,900 Loomis Real • Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville President, 4 to 8 p.m. (pavilion), Wales Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. Estate Pub, 40 Chestnut Street, Spencer, Irish Pub, Wales, Mass. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, Mass. • Pure Country Band, 5 to 8:30 pm, 7:30 pm, Junior’s Pizza, Worcester, Roger Mercier • The Zero’s, 9 p.m., Cigarmasters, Moosup VFW, Route 14, Moosup, Mass. 860-208-0786 Worcester, Mass. Conn. • The Artful Friends Raffle with • “Rockabilly Night” featuring • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Rita Schiano and Rob Adams, 6:30 Angry Johnny and the Killbillies, Band, 3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 p.m., Jacob Edwards Library, 236 Wicked Whiskey, Strangers with Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I. Main St., Southbridge, Mass. Knives, 7 p.m., Crossroads, Route 20, • Brett Brumby,7 p.m., Point Breeze, Palmer, Mass., 18-20 $8, 21+ $5 TUESDAY, MAY 31 Webster, Mass. • Rob Adams, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., • Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, Music Lady, Central Village, Conn. Rovezzi’s Ristorante, Rte 20, 7:30 pm, Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Sturbridge, Mass. Mass. • Zane Couch Explosion, 9 p.m., The If you’re a live act that would like to • Open Mic, 8 p.m., English Social be featured, know of someone else who Pump House, Southbridge, Mass. Club, 29 Camp St, Worcester, Mass. • The Mediums, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., J.D. is, or simply want to let us know about • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 6:30 an upcoming gig, email me at the Coopers, 146 Park Road, Putnam, p.m., Point Breeze, Webster, Mass. Conn. address below. Events must be within • Joel Cage, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 10 miles of the readership area and To have your open house Cafe, Pomfret, Conn., $12 submitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of • Joe Macey, 9:30 p.m., The Gold • Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 each week to be printed the following listed in this directory Eagle, Dayville, Conn. p.m., The Lashaway Inn, 308 E Main week’s papers. Keep the music live and Street (Rt 9 West Bound), East not so quiet here in Northeastern CT & SUNDAY, MAY 29 Brookfield, Mass. Central MA! E-mail Mark: gettingin- please contact Tara or • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, [email protected]. • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 7:30 pm, Beatnik’s, Worcester, Mass. 3 to 7 p.m., Chooch’s, North Sarah @ (860)928-1818 Tell your Realtor® The Villager sent you!

LEGALS TOWN OF WOODSTOCK line and work on drainage swale from drive- Putnam, CT 06260-0166 NOTICE TO CREDITORS At the May 19, 2011 Regular Meeting, the way #333 west to inlet of cross culvert, 110 Planning & Zoning Commission approved ft.; Quarry Rd – add 3 cross culverts 1st May 27, 2011 ESTATE OF THOMAS E. WHITNEY the following applications: 2,163 ft, 2nd 2,896 ft & 3rd 3,380 ft in from New (11--073) 1. #600-11-04 Kyle & Sarah Aldrich, adjacent Sweden Rd (approx. distances). Chair NOTICE TO CREDITORS to 165 Smith Road (Map 5785, Block 45, Lot Jeffrey Gordon The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court 4-1) – Activity on a scenic road (new drive- May 27, 2011 ESTATE OF CYRILLE F. SYRIAC (11-245) of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by way) decree dated May 18, 2011, ordered that all HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT’S PROPOSED NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court claims must be presented to the fiduciary at 2011 IMPROVEMENTS FOR DESIGNATED of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by the address below. Failure to promptly pre- SCENIC ROADS ESTATE OF YVONNE J. LEVEILLE decree dated May 19, 2011, ordered that all sent any such claim may result in the loss of 2. #SP599-11-04 Town of Woodstock / Public (11-263) claims must be presented to the fiduciary at rights to recover on such claim. Works, Activity on Scenic Roads for the address below. Failure to promptly pre- Janis E. Beltis, Clerk Improvements at: Barber Rd – install basin, The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court sent any such claim may result in the loss of The fiduciary is: outlet & plunge pool north side of road and at of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by rights to recover on such claim. intersection w/ Barlow Cemetery Rd; decree dated May 20, 2011, ordered that all Janis E. Beltis, Clerk Shirley A. Hamel Bradford Corner Rd - reconstruction to claims must be presented to the fiduciary at The fiduciary is: c/o Thomas A Borner, Esq. include drainage upgrades, reclamation and the address below. Failure to promptly pre- Borner, Fraser & Aleman paving from Rte 171 to Center Rd; Center sent any such claim may result in the loss of Neil R. Syriac 155 Providence Street Cemetery Rd – re-grade lawn in front of rights to recover on such claim. c/o Nicholas A. Longo, Esq. PO Box 166 cemetery, re-slope bank along frontage of Janis E. Beltis, Clerk Bachand, Longo & Higgins Putnam, CT 06260-0166 cemetery 350 ft north of intersection w/ The fiduciaries are: P.O. Box 528 County Rd, change cross culvert & up-size Putnam, CT 06260 May 27, 2011 pipe to handle increased volume of stormwa- Linda Renaud and Glen A. Leveille, Jr. ter 130 ft east of Center Rd; Pulpit Rock Rd c/o Alyson R. Aleman May 27, 2011 – drainage upgrades at west end – 1) extend Borner, Aleman & Davis, LLC culvert Rte 171 @ Taylor’s Corner, 2) cut tree 155 Providence Street, PO Box 166 B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 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 Steve Bousquet, 64 Rita Etchells, 90 PUTNAM — Steve the Putnam Grange, among WOODSTOCK — Rita Etchells, 90, of Rita, with her husband Paul traveled Bousquet, 64, passed away many other community ser- Woodstock, died May 17, 2011 while under extensively, traveling throughout Europe, on May 17, 2011 at Mass. vice awards including the hospice care. Rita made her home in especially England and the United States, General Hospital in Lions Club from both Putnam Woodstock for over 55 years. from the Grand Canyon to Maine. Boston following a short, and Danielson. He made our She was the beloved wife of 58 years of She had a great fascination for Native but courageous battle community a better place. Paul Etchells. American Jewelry. She graduated from high with multiple myeloma. Throughout his life, Steve She leaves in addition to her husband Paul, school at the age of 16, and took a position Steve was born in enjoyed many outdoor activi- her children, Chuck Etchells of Putnam, with an insurance company in Providence, Putnam on June 23, 1946, ties, including fishing, hunting, gardening, Karen Lilly of Woodstock and Gary Etchells where she was a manager and worked for the son of the late Gerard and Myrtle and time spent on Quaddick Lake. He loved of Putnam; her siblings, Carlton Swedberg of several years, until her marriage to Paul. Bousquet. nature, especially the spring when he would Rhode Island and Claire Nolan of Florida Rita had volunteered for many organiza- He graduated from Putnam High School in spend countless hours planting flowers. One and two grandchildren, Erica and Caleb. tions over the years, Meals on Wheels and 1964 where he was a four-sport athlete. He of Steve’s favorite pastimes was co-hosting Her brother, Arthur Swedberg, Jr., was Blood Pressure Screenings. graduated from UConn with a degree in the “Remember When” segment on WINY killed in Italy in World War II. She was an avid golfer and played in many Political Science and Economics in 1970. Radio on Friday mornings. She was born in West Warwick, R.I., Nov. Couples Tournaments with her husband at Following graduation, Steve taught for a He also loved his annual fishing trips to 26, 1920, daughter of Arthur and Jenny Quinnatisset Country Club. short period at St. James School in New York for salmon as well as occasional (McMannis) Swedberg. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial was Danielson. trips to Saratoga, and the Kentucky Derby. She was a communicant of Most Holy held Saturday, May 21 in Most Holy Trinity He served in the Connecticut National Throughout the years, Steve enjoyed many Trinity Church and was a born-again Church, 568 Pomfret St., Pomfret. Burial Guard. vacations with his family, whom he loved Christian. was in Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock. In 1975, Steve established Bousquet’s dearly. She was a longtime member of the Garden Memorial donations maybe made in Rita’s Appliance and TV store with locations ini- Steve is survived by his loving wife of 40 Club, always learning and enjoyed working memory to Masonic Care Home Health tially in Putnam, and later in Danielson. years, Kay, and his two children, Jennifer and caring for her gardens. Bird watching Hospice, 339 Flanders Road, Suite 215, East Steve successfully operated this business for Weeks and her husband Matthew of gave her great enjoyment. Lyme, CT 06333. over 35 years and had a significant impact on Burlington and Jeffrey Bousquet and his Rita had a great love for her home and The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 local communities. fiancé Kalin Borner of Putnam. In addition enjoyed caring for it, an outstanding baker, Grove St., Putnam, directed the arrange- He was a member of the Snake Meadow to his wife and children, Steve is survived by especially during the Christmas season; she ments. Fishing and Hunting Club, Valley Springs his sister, Geraldine Tetreault of Fort Myers, delivered many of her baked goods to the To share a memory Light a Candle at Sportsman’s Club, the Putnam Elks, the Fla.; his brother, Michael and his wife Judy elderly shut-ins. www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Downtown Danielson Business Association, of New Bedford, NH; his brother, David and and the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber his wife Tina of Brooklyn; his sister-in-law, of Commerce. Sue Gardner and her husband William of He served as an Alderman for the Town of Columbia and his sister-in-law, Ruth Lee and Mary N. Blanchette, 92 Putnam, and was a current member of the her husband Wallace of Newtown. Steve has Putnam Recreation Commission. numerous nieces and nephews, and count- PUTNAM — Mary Nora Blanchette, 92, of Church of the Visitation in Putnam. Steve was generous and kind, always will- less friends who will remember him forever. Woodstock Avenue, Putnam, formerly of She was a member of the Putnam Grange ing to help someone in need. He was a phil- A funeral service was held Tuesday,May 24 Bloomfield, died May 16, 2011 at the and the Putnam Senior Citizens. anthropist, well known for his support of in the Congregational Church of Putnam, Matulaitis Nursing Home. She had made her She was an avid N.Y. Yankee fan. She also local causes, some of which included St. 175 Main St., Putnam, followed by burial in home in Bloomfield for over 35 years, moving enjoyed many trips back to Nova Scotia, Mary’s Church, Troop D in Danielson, the the Grove Street Cemetery. to Putnam in 1997. where she grew up, to visit with family and Congregational Church of Putnam, the local In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to She was the wife of the late Wilbert H. friends. woman’s shelter, St. James, QVCC, and Day the Putnam High School Scholarship Fund, Blanchette who died in 1997. Her Funeral was held Saturday May 21 Kimball Hospital Golf Tournaments, the in care of Putnam Bank, 40 Main Street, She leaves her children, Ellen St. Jean and from the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, Senior Center in Danielson, and raised Putnam, CT 06260; or to the Congregational her husband Bruce of Woodstockand Paul 148 Grove St., Putnam, followed by a Mass of money for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Church of Putnam, P.O. Box 463, Putnam, CT Blanchette his wife JoAnne of Horseheads, Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church of the In 2010, Steve received the “Paul Harris 06260. N.Y.; two granddaughters, Megan and Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Distinguished Citizen of the Year” award The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Andrea, as well as numerous nieces and Burial was at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, from the Rotary Club. He was also recognized Putnam, directed the arrangements. nephews. Bloomfield. as the “Northeast Connecticut For memorial guest book, please visit She was predeceased by a grandson, Memorials gifts may be made to Matulaitis Humanitarian of the Year” by the Chamber GilmanAndValade.com. Michael, and all of her eight siblings. She Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, of Commerce, “2010 Citizen of the Year” by was the last of her generation. CT 06260. www.smithandwalkerfh.com She was a communicant of St. Mary Paula G. Sexton, 56 Lois Andersen, 85 PUTNAM — Lois (Haupt) worked at Day Kimball Hospital, Stula SUTTON — Paula G. (Kalvinek) Sexton, 56, Paula worked as a driver for the SCM Elder Andersen, 85, of Putnam, Pavillion and Westview and also as a Public of 5 Church St., died Tuesday,May 17 after an Bus in Sutton several years. She also was a died after a brief illness on Health Nurse in Eastford. illness. longtime volunteer at the Sutton Senior May 16, 2011. She loved gardening and reading, was an She is survived by her two daughters, Center. She was born on May 23, advocate for all living things and was on a Heather L. Taranto and her husband Frank of She was a member of St. Anne’s Church 1925 at Englewood Hospital never-ending mission to learn all she could Uxbridge and Erin M. Sexton and her fiance and enjoyed playing cards and Bingo. She in New Jersey where she and to share her learning with everyone. Joe of Dayville, Conn; her mother, Lorraine also enjoyed gardening, cooking and fishing received her R.N. degree. Family and friends will continue to have faith (Bruneau) Gingras of Leicester; three grand- when her health was good. Lois was the widow of Carl in her vast knowledge of using natural children, Hannah Rose, Ethan Frank and She was a former member of the Red J. Andersen; the mother of resources in healing and promoting health. Lucas Joseph; two brothers, Michael M. Hatter’s Society. Anne, Mark (predeceased), Sally, Niel, Peter, She was a long-time member of the Living Kalvinek of Millbury and Joseph J. Her memorial funeral Mass was held Judith, Laura, Carla, Ingrid, Ellen and Eric; Faith United Methodist Church in Putnam Collenarro of Middletown, Md.; three sisters, Saturday, May 21 in St. Anne’s Church, 27 and the grandmother and great-grandmother where a memorial service will be held Linda Kalvinek of Oxford, Irene Kalvinek of Main St., Manchaug. Cremation burial was in of many. Saturday, June 4 at 11 a.m. A private family Rutland, and Charlene Coyle of Douglas; and St. Denis Cemetery. Her career as a Registered Nurse allowed celebration of her life will be held at a later several nieces and nephews including niece Donations may be made to the Sutton her to touch many lives in the area, having date. Jo-Jo who took care of Paula the past two Senior Center, 19 Hough Road, Sutton, MA years. 01590. Born in Worcester on July 14, 1954 she was Jackman Funeral Home directed the daughter of the late George J. Kalvinek and arrangements. Lester F. Banks, 84 lived in Sutton the past 14 years. AUBURN — Lester F. Mr. Banks worked as a truck driver for the Banks, 84, of Auburn, died City of Worcester, retiring in 1988 Saturday May 21, 2011 in the He enjoyed spending time with his family Allard Normandin, 83 Blaire House, Worcester after and watching the Red Sox and Patriots. He an illness. also loved to travel to New Hampshire to visit SOUTHBRIDGE — Allard Normandin, 83, World War II. He was a member His wife, Lorraine L. Hampton Beach, and Lake Winnipesaukee. of Hamilton Street, died in his home on of the Police Auxiliary, the (Robertson) Banks, died in His funeral was held Tuesday May 24in the Wednesday, May 11, 2011 surrounded by his American Legion, and the VFW. 2010 Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St. family. He was a member of Notre He is survived by two sons, Auburn, followed by a Mass in Sacred Heart He leaves two sons, Gary Normandin and Dame Church and St. Mary’s David Banks and his wife Karen of Auburn Church, 596 Cambridge St., Worcester. After his wife Penny of Thompson, Conn., and Church. and Stephen F.Banks and his wife Mary Ellen cremation, burial will follow in St. John’s Stephen Normandin, and his partner, Pam of He enjoyed spending time of Putnam, Conn., and eight grandchildren. Cemetery Worcester. Webster; three daughters, Linda Trucheon, working outside and taking trips to He was born in Worcester, the son of the To leave a message of condolence for the and her husband David, Ellen Jordan and her Foxwoods. late Lester and Lillian (Chestnut) Banks. family or to view the Book of Memories, husband, David and Amy Jones, and her part- A memorial Mass was held Saturday, May He attended Worcester Schools. please visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com. ner Carl all of Southbridge; 18 grandchildren 28, in St. Mary’s Church, Hamilton Street, and 14 great-grandchildren. Southbridge. He was born in Southbridge, and lived in The Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 the area his entire life. Marcy St., Southbridge, directed the arrange- He worked for the town’s Department of ments. Lawrence Barrett, 55 Public Works for over 30 years. An online guestbook is available at THOMPSON — Lawrence Barrett, 55, of Born in Providence, R.I., he was the son of Allard served as a Merchant Marine during www.BelangerFuneralHome.com. County Home Road, died Monday, May 16, the late Arthur and Mildred (Bell) Barrett. 2011, in Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam. Mr.Barrett worked as a self-employed land- He was the loving husband of Joann scaper. (Bellemere) Barrette. There will be no services as requested by Nancy Dufault, 84 In addition to his wife, Lawrence was sur- the family. PUTNAM — Nancy Dufault, 84 of Putnam, Wednesday,May 25 in St. Mary Church of the vived by his stepsons, Joseph Miller of For guestbook visit died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the University Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Dearing, Ga. and Andre Miller of Griswold. www.GilmanAndValade.com. of Massachusetts Medical Center in Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. Worcester. Donations may be made in her memory to She was the wife of the late Paul Dufault. Day Kimball HomeMakers, PO Box 632, She leaves her loving children: Virginia Putnam, CT 06260. Vincentina Wilbur, 96 Barbee of Dayville, Joan LeClair and Nancy The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 BROOKLYN — Vincentina Alice E. Daigle and her husband John of Chambers, both of Putnam, James Dufault of Grove Street, Putnam, directed the arrange- “Nancy” Wilbur, 96, of Haines City, Fla.; her nephew, Robert Bingham, Maine and Thomas Dufault of ments. Canterbury Road, died Defilippo and his wife Carol of Ridge Manor, Putnam; two sons-in-law, Peter LeClair and To share a memory with her family “Light Friday May 20, 2011 in Pierce Fla. as well as several other nieces and Larry Chambers, both of Putnam; several a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Memorial Baptist Home. nephews. grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces She was the loving wife of She was predeceased by her two sons, the and nephews. the late Home Weston late Roland and Donald Adams. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wilbur who died Dec. 12, A Mass of Christian Burial was held 2001. Wednesday, May 25 in St. Joseph Church, 18 Born in North Grosvenordale, she was the Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial was in Local daughter of the late Frank and Ella (Botto) West Thompson Cemetery. Defilippo. The Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Heroes Mrs. Wilbur was a homemaker and Grosvenordale directed the arrangements. enjoyed collecting dolls. For memorial guestbook visit Vincentina is survived by 11 grandchil- www.GilmanAndValade.com. dren; many great-grandchildren; her niece,

Send all obituary notices to the Putnam Villager, P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, or by e-mail to www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com FOUND HERE! [email protected]. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 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. Dogs and devotion [email protected] Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. Leblanc; Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise LeFort. Sunday Morning Services: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (child Religious Education, grades 1 through 7, Sunday, 10 t was a special occa- • Do you give family mem- care for 5 and under) to 11:30 a.m.; grade 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 a.m. sion day and I was bers as many back rubs as Adult and Children's Sunday Schools: 9:30 a.m. enjoying a vigorous you give your dog? Sunday Jr. High and High School Youth Groups: 1 – 4 I BEYOND Tri-State Baptist Church walk, with my beautiful • Would you forgive you p.m. (Oct – May) P.O. Box 404 Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. (Sept 19 – June) Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on wife, along the edge of the THE PEWS children for using the Tuesday Prayer Meeting: 7-7:30 p.m. Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) sea. restroom on the floor as Thursday Women's Bible Studies: 9-10:30 a.m., 7-8:30 933-8947 At several points in our easily as you forgive your p.m. [email protected] excursion we encoun- dog? Friday Children's Pioneer Clubs: 6:30 p.m. (Oct – www.tristatebaptist.org tered individuals who JOHN • How many times are May) Pastor R. Berard were accompanied by HANSON you willing to get up in the Friday Men's Fraternity: 6:30 p.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. Saturday Men's Fraternity: 7-8:30 a.m. their best friends — their middle of the night for a Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. dogs. As these good people child? Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. worked their way down • While going to the store, Eastford Baptist Church the trail we watched their canine compan- are you willing as to stop and wait for a 133 Union Road Bible Fellowship Church ions crisscross the path, diligently marking dawdling 6 year old who is curious about 974-1414 400 Quinebaug Rd new territory. Naturally their furry friends something along the way? Pastor Tim Vamosi P.O. Box 619 also eventually stopped to make other • Do you lavish just as many reassuring and Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. Quinebaug, CT 06262 Service: 10:30 a.m. deposits. It was as I watched these caring peo- complimentary comments on people as you 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 ple dutifully pull small plastic bags from their do pets? Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer [email protected] meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, www.bfc.org pockets, scoop up their pet’s waste and then Human beings have an immense capacity Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen Pastor Dennis Spinney carry their smelly cargo on down the path for devotion. Our relationships with our pets Club, junior and senior high school, child care pro- Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 that I pondered this question: “What would prove that. It is my theory that people are vided. a.m., Worship Service happen if we showed as much devotion to our more loving and kinder than they care to Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., families as we do to our pets?” show other humans. Pets are often easier to POMFRET Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer I have seen people go to extraordinary lavish love upon, because they don’t talk to Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group lengths to care for their dogs. They will take us, neither do they talk to others about us. I 568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830 them for long walks, in inclement weather, make no criticism of those devoted to their Mass: 4 p.m. Saturday; 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Acts II Ministries P.O. Box 224 stopping whenever called upon, and pleasant- pets, but I believe our devotion to our fellow Sunday ly providing a one-sided conversation along man and to our God can be an even more Rev. Ryszard Sliwinski, Pastor 1366 Riverside Drive Thompson, CT 06277 the way.I have personally paid a great deal of meaningful and rewarding venture. Christ Church of Pomfret 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) money for my dogs’ food, lodging, toys and St. Paul advised, “Be devoted to one anoth- 527 Pomfret St. www.actsII.org accessories. Some devoted dog owners are er in brotherly love. Honor one another above 928-7026 Service: 10 a.m. Sunday willing to spend hundreds of dollars just to yourselves.” (Romans 12:10 NIV) King Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory include their puppy on a cross-country vaca- Solomon’s wisdom caused him to pray like School Chapel) HighPointe Church 1028 Thompson Road tion. This sometimes includes choosing a dif- this: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday ferent hotel and finding eating and entertain- like you in all of heaven above or on the earth Rector David M. Carter Thompson, CT 06277 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org ment establishments that make allowances below. You keep your covenant and show Abington Congregational Church www.goto24seven.com for their particular type of traveling compan- unfailing love to all who walk before you in Route 97 Sunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Celebrate ion. I’ve known people who can barely pay wholehearted devotion.” (1 Kings 8:23 NLT) 974-1476 Recovery,every Wednesday at 7 p.m., café opens at their rent, but they gladly spend a major por- Devotion – you’ve got it in you. Take a risk Service: 10 a.m. Sunday 6:30 p.m. tion of their budget on high quality dog foods and invest it in your fellow man and in your Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman and high dollar boarding arrangements. Creator. The fruit of such devotion will be Emmanuel Lutheran Church 83 Main St. Then there are the doctor bills which most amazing and eternal. First Congregational Church of Pomfret people pay out of pocket — the extent and the 13 Church Road North Grosvenordale Pomfret Center PO Box 221 costs of pet care are now rivaling those of Bishop Hanson oversees Acts II Ministries in (860) 928-7381 (860) 928-7038 human health care. Yet, with tender hearts, Thompson, where devotion to God and to one [email protected] Pastor Charles F. Seivard we pay. another is a priority. Come enjoy the worship Rev. Thomas Crumb. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. My purpose in commenting on these obser- and the fellowship. For information visit Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:15 a.m. vations is not to pass judgment, but to spark www.actsii.org. Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. contemplation. It strikes me that we will Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 768 Quinebaug Road Route 131 often gladly do for our pets what we might Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of every resent doing for our families. Think about it: month at 6 p.m. 953-5412 Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Saturday PUTNAM Sabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. The Congregational Church of Putnam 175 Main Street, Putnam North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church (860) 928-4405 954 Riverside Drive Web site: www.putnamcong.com 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 OBITUARIES Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. Services: Sunday services at Putnam United Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra- Methodist Church; tion at 10 a.m.) Donna M. Tetreault, 50 The public is welcome to join the church every Thompson Congregational Church Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: 347 Thompson Road DANIELSON — Donna M. Tetreault, 50, of greatnieces and greatnephews; and her worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission 860-923-2431 Water Street, died Friday, May 20, 2011 in extended family at George’s Galley of outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook Regency Heights of Danielson after a brief Danielson: Uncle Butch, Aunt Holly, Brenda, Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, battle with cancer. Denny, Gail, Kathy, and Matt. (Go Red Sox). East Putnam Community Church 10 a.m., Sunday Born in Webster, Mass., she was the daugh- In the past, Donna worked as an assembler 250 East Putnam Road ter of Joseph Tetreault and his wife, Fran for Bentley Shoe, as well as the Dempsey 928-2193 WOODSTOCK Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday (Truppa) Tetreault; and Dorothy (Smick) Center. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Church of the Good Shepherd Tetreault Kenyon and her husband, John She was a true Red Sox and NASCAR fan. Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 12 Bradford Corner Road Kenyon, all of Putnam. Her favorite Red Sox player was David Ortiz 974-2047 In addition to her parents, Donna is sur- (Big Papi) and her favorite Nascar drivers First Congregational Church Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor: Brian C. Baeder vived by her son, Joseph Tetreault and his are R. Gordon & J. Gordon. She also loved to 71 Liberty Highway wife Diana of Farmington; her daughter, play Bingo and looked forward to her moth- 928-7381 Tara Aiken of Grosvenordale; her three er/daughter trips to Foxwoods every month. Pastor John Eckman East Woodstock Congregational Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 220 Woodstock Road grandchildren, Caden, Jared and Oliver; her A special thanks to Aunt Laurie and Uncle 928-7449 brother, Steven Tetreault and his wife Pat of Randy; to all the workers on Wing 1 at Putnam United Methodist Church Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, Dayville; her two sisters, Diane Lefebvre and Regency Heights for making her final days 53 Grove St. same time) her husband Mark Sr. of Danielson, and peaceful especially Sherry, Lisa, Diane and 928-9705 Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster Barbara Kenyon and her husband Shaun of Ashley; and to all her Bingo friends at St. Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. Evangelical Covenant Church Putnam; a step-brother Shaun Kenyon of Joseph’s in North Grosvenordale, including Services: 10:45 a.m. Sunday (9:30 a.m. during the Putnam; her step-sisters, Jean Mayo of Paoli, Jackie and Diane. She will be missed. summer) 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock 928-0486 Ind., Kelly French and her husband Tim of A funeral service was held at 6 p.m. St. Mary, Church of the Visitation www.WoodstockCovenant.intuitwebsites.com Winslow, Maine, Debbie Kenyon of Salem, Tuesday, May 24 in the Gilman Funeral 218 Providence St. Leon Engman, senior pastor Conn. and Tracey Wissing and her husband Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. Burial will be 928-6535 Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m. David of Las Vegas, Nev.; her special niece, held at the convenience of the family. Rev. Roland Cloutier Worship: 10:30 a.m. Jessica Lefebvre with whom she made her For memorial guestbook visit Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Awana clubs: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. home; her adopted nephew, Willis Maynard www.GilmanAndValade.com. III; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 63 Grove St., Putnam; Holy Eucharist or Morning Faith Bible Evangelical Free Prayer at 9:30 a.m., with a supply Priest. Coffee 587 Route 171 hour follows the service. 974-2528 ‘Twilight’ concert to benefit Homemakers Service: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Putnam Baptist Church Pastor Mitch Santell BY CLARE HOPKINS Proceeds from this event assist clients and their 170 Church St. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER families within the community who need finan- 928-3678 First Congregational Church, United Church of cial assistance in order to receive these services. Christ, an Open & Affirming Church, 543 Route THOMPSON — Day Kimball Healthcare will Rev. Gil Bourquin host the 6th Annual Twilight in the Country, a Over the past four years, hundreds of guests have Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, 169, 860-928-7405, www.hillchurch.org. Sunday dinner stroll and concert at Greystone Farm, in attended Twilight in the Country, raising more 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible Service: 10 a.m. Children attend first 15 minutes then than $137,000. go to Rotational Workshop classes. Pastor: The Rev. Thompson, CT on Sunday,June 5. study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and admission is Saturday; ESL, by appointment. Michael Ader. Musical entertainment will include musicians from Old Sturbridge Village and the American $75 per person. During the stroll of picturesque Greystone Farm, guests will be able to sample Putnam Assembly of God North Woodstock Congregational Band. The event also includes a house tour, hors 1227 Route 169 d’oeuvres, a multi-course dinner stroll, wine cash hors d’oeuvres and listen to period music per- 25 Kennedy Drive formed by a duo of musicians from Old 928-2794 (860) 963-2170 bar and silent auction. Pastor: Gregg McKechnie Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Communion, first Sunday “The exquisite food, wonderful music, exciting Sturbridge Village and participate in the Silent Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. of the month Auction. The multi-course dinner will feature Tuesday Bible Study, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. auction items and the chance to relax with Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday friends while strolling throughout this pristine small-plate stations followed by dessert. Finally, Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. historic property make for an unforgettable the American Band, which was founded in 1837 South Woodstock Baptist Church and enlisted as a unit in the Civil War, will per- 23 Roseland Park Road experience that is not to be missed,” said event co- Congregation B’nai Shalom (Conservative chair June Schoppe. form an orchestral concert including traditional Synagogue) www.southwoodstockbaptist.org Twilight in the Country is a benefit for Day and contemporary works including those by 125 Church Street, Putnam (860) 928-9341 Leonard Bernstein, George and Ira Gershwin, President: Dr. Gail Dickinson, 860-928-7775 (leave a Sunday School, for all ages, 9 a.m., Kimball HomeCare, Day Kimball HomeMakers Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. and Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Elton John, Charles Strouse and Lee Adams and message) their trademark “Finale, Stars and Stripes Hebrew School Director: Sharon Colemman, 401-647- Pastor: Bob Beckwith Connecticut. With 450 clients and close to 90 employees, the Forever,” by John Philip Sousa. 5323 “I am very proud of the hard work that our Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. Northeast House Church Homemakers program provides non-medical Location: From house to house support services such as general housecleaning committee has put forth to ensure that this year’s Jehovah Witnesses Time: 1 p.m. and chores, running errands, meal planning and Twilight will be the most successful ever and will Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 81 Thurber Road preparation, bathing, dressing, toileting, trans- continue as one of the most premier events in 928-4442 The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal northeast Connecticut,” said Schoppe. every Sunday,followed by an open interactive partic- portation to medical appointments, shopping and recreation outings as well as socialization, med- Robert and Susan Vincent who spent two years THOMPSON ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and renovating the 1745 homestead and 19th century 1Cor.14 26-39) ication supervision, and caregiver relief. For those needing in-home medical assistance there barns own the estate. The American Band will Creation Church For more information, check out www.house- play in the rescued 1845 Alice Ramsdell Barn. The 47 West Thompson Road, Thompson church.info and www.ntrf.org is also the Homecare program, which can provide 860-923-0455 skilled services including IV therapy,wound care, barn and part of the house were salvaged from Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6th REGION telemonitoring, and acute and chronic care man- the former Ramsdell Farm on the banks of the grade 10 a.m., Sundays now Thompson Reservoir. St Columba Anglican Church agement for a range of ages. Skilled professionals such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurs- “Both our sons were born at Day Kimball St. Joseph Church Nichols College Chapel Hospital, I go to Dr. Howe who is connected at the Center Rd. es, physical, occupational and speech therapists, 18 Main St., North Grosvenordale medical social workers, and home health aides hospital. We were involved with the house tour (860) 923-2361 Dudley, MA can all provide in-home care to clients. Hospice several years ago for Hospice and when they www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net 860 243-3606 wanted to expand that event we offered our beau- Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc Canon John Wesley Westcott III looks to make the patient comfortable emotional- 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship ly,spiritually,and emotionally and a large part of tiful Greystone Farm for the event,” said Susan. Weekday Masses: Monday, 5 p.m. To purchase tickets for Twilight in the Country, Tuesday, 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. the program is supporting the patient’s care- givers and providing them some relief. please contact Day Kimball Healthcare’s Weekend schedule, Saturday, 4 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m., Development Office at (860) 928-7141 or email 11 a.m. The agencies work together to ensure that safe and high-quality care is provided for each client. [email protected]. B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 2011 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Adam Minor at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

[email protected]. and design, including Historic New England’s CALENDAR on-going boxwood restoration project. Tours continued from page 3 THURSDAY offered on the hour. For more information THURSDAY visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call Roseland Cottage at 860-928-4074. July 7 WEDNESDAY DANIELSON — BINGO at St. James June 16 Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, every DANIELSON — BINGO at St. James MONDAY Thursday night in the downstairs church hall. June 8 Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, every Over $2000 is given away each week. Plus there WOODSTOCK — There will be a free Thursday night in the downstairs church hall. are two progressive games. Come try your BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC, sponsored by Over $2000 is given away each week. Plus there June 27 luck. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at Day Kimball Hospital, from 9 to 10 a.m. are two progressive games. Come try your DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST 7 p.m. All profits benefit the St. James School. Wednesday, June 8 in Room 3, lower level, at luck. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple the Woodstock Town Hall. 7 p.m. All profits benefit the St. James School. Court Community Room, Maple Street, Danielson. $1 admission charge. SATURDAY THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For Christ-centered life recovery program) from 7 FRIDAY more information, call 860-774-9324. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point July 9 Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson June 17 7-9 CT Cal – Life and Legacy of William Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a mask Sumner Appleton DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST TUESDAY that hides your depression, anger, addiction, WOODSTOCK – Saturday, July 19 from 1 – 2 PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or attend p.m. Admission at Roseland Cottage Museum, Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. June 28 a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more informa- 556 Route 169. Historic New England presents Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE tion. a traveling lecture exploring the life and work fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at of William Sumner Appleton, founder of the North Woodstock Congregational Church, WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson Historic New England (formerly Society for 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study Dam Fun Runs will be held every Wednesday the Preservation of New England leader. For more information, call 860-963- through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 MONDAY Antiquities). Using materials from Historic 2170. p.m. The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The New England’s extensive collections, this pre- meeting area is the West Thompson Dam June 20 sentation explores Appleton’s role in the con- REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- entrance off of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST text of early-twentieth-century preservation cal way to go inside and experience that joy on sponsor by Loos & Co. For more information, PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple efforts and traces his legacy and influence on CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for please contact Bob Court Community Room, Maple Street, modern preservation efforts regionally and Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn Mayer at [email protected] or Danielson. $1 admission charge. nationally. For more information visit and Eastford. [email protected]. Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call more information, call 860-774-9324. Roseland Cottage at 860-928-4074. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY June 9 June 29 THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a DANIELSON — BINGO at St. James June 21 July 15 Christ-centered life recovery program) from 7 Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, every WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE WOODSTOCK — Come join us on Friday, to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point Thursday night in the downstairs church hall. STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at July 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. (Rain date July 18) for a Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson Over $2000 is given away each week. Plus there the North Woodstock Congregational Church, free TWILIGHT LAWN CONCERT. Enjoy the Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a mask are two progressive games. Come try your 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study sounds of the “Little Big Band” on the that hides your depression, anger, addiction, luck. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at leader. For more information, call 860-963- grounds of Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169. pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or attend 7 p.m. All profits benefit the St. James School. 2170. Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket and a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more informa- a picnic supper to enjoy the performance. Co- REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- tion. sponsored with the Woodstock Recreation cal way to go inside and experience that joy on Commission. CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for FRIDAY Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn and Eastford. WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson SATURDAY Dam Fun Runs will be held every Wednesday June 10 through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 July 16 DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST WEDNESDAY p.m. The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph meeting area is the West Thompson Dam Victorian Furniture Explored at Roseland Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. entrance off of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt Cottage, 556 Route 169, Woodstock, on Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the June 22 sponsor by Loos & Co. For more information, Saturday July 16, 2011, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. PUTNAM — Day Kimball HomeMakers and please contact Bob Historic New England Curator Nancy Carlisle Christopher Heights present the 2011 SENIOR Mayer at [email protected] or presents a dynamic primer on Victorian furni- DANCES from 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth [email protected]. ture with a special focus on the Bowen fami- SATURDAY Wednesday of the month at the Putnam ly’s collection. Enjoy an illustrated lecture Lodge of Elks. There will be door prizes, raf- about the styles and techniques that charac- June 11 fles and refreshments. THURSDAY terized furniture-making for much of the * June 22 - Favorite Sports theme nineteenth century, then take a tour or WOODSTOCK — There will be a GOLF * July 27 - TBA Roseland Cottage for an up-close view of clas- TOURNAMENT as part of the Woodstock * August 24 - Red Carpet theme June 30 sic Victorian furniture styles. Light refresh- 325th Anniversary, sponsored by the * September 28 - TBA DANIELSON — BINGO at St. James ments included. Admission is $25.00 for Woodstock Historical Society, on Saturday, * October 26 – Halloween theme Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, every Historic New England Members, $35.00 for June 11 at the Woodstock Golf Club. Tee-off Donations toward food and beverages Thursday night in the downstairs church hall. nonmembers, Registration required. time is 9 a.m. For more information, call 860- always accepted. Sponsored by Day Kimball Over $2000 is given away each week. Plus there 928-6148. HomeMakers and Christopher Heights. are two progressive games. Come try your For more information call (860) 928-5441 or luck. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at SUNDAY 7 p.m. All profits benefit the St. James School. SUNDAY (508) 949-0400. July 17 THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a FRIDAY ASHFORD — The Ashford Senior Center June 12 Christ-centered life recovery program) from 7 will sponsor a FLEA MARKET and BAKE N. GROSVENORDALE — The American to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point SALE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at Legion Family Post 67, Route 200, N. Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson July 1 the Ashford Senior Center, Route 44, across Grosvenordale, is holding an all-you-can-eat Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a mask DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST from the town hall. Tables are available at $10 BREAKFAST from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The that hides your depression, anger, addiction, PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph each. This is in conjunction with the Ashford breakfast will include scrambled eggs, bacon, pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or attend Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. Farmers Market. Lunch will be available. For sausage, hash, home fries, beans and kielbasa, a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more informa- Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the more information, call Judy at the center at French toast, pancakes, coffee, juice, made-to- tion. fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. 860-487-5122 or Pat at 860-974-1147. order omelets and Belgian waffles. The cost is $7 per person and $4 for children 7 and under. WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson Proceeds will benefit legion programs. Dam Fun Runs will be held every Wednesday MONDAY THURSDAY through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 p.m. The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The July 4 July 21 MONDAY meeting area is the West Thompson Dam DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST entrance off of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt Victorian Tea - Thursday,July 21, 1:30 – 3:30 PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Male p.m. at Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, June 13 sponsor by Loos & Co. For more information, Court Community Room, Maple Street, please contact Bob Woodstock DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST Danielson. $1 admission charge. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in the car- PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple Mayer at [email protected] or Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For [email protected]. riage barn. After sipping tea and nibbling on Court Community Room, Maple Street, more information, call 860-774-9324. scones and cakes, tour this remarkable Gothic Danielson. $1 admission charge. Revival summer cottage to learn about Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For THURSDAY Victorian dining customs and etiquette. more information, call 860-774-9324. TUESDAY Admission is $10 Historic New England mem- bers and $18 for nonmembers. Registration June 23 July 5 required. TUESDAY DANIELSON — BINGO at St. James WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, every STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at June 14 Thursday night in the downstairs church hall. the North Woodstock Congregational Church, FRIDAY WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE Over $2000 is given away each week. Plus there 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at are two progressive games. Come try your leader. For more information, call 860-963- July 22 the North Woodstock Congregational Church, luck. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at 2170. 7 p.m. All profits benefit the St. James School. 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study WOODSTOCK — Come join us on Friday, leader. For more information, call 860-963- REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- July 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. (Rain date July 25) for 2170. FRIDAY cal way to go inside and experience that joy on the Twilight Lawn Concert. CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for Enjoy the sounds of the Windham Concert REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn Band on the grounds of Roseland Cottage, 556 cal way to go inside and experience that joy on June 24 and Eastford. Route 169. Visitors are encouraged to bring a CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for WOODSTOCK – A free Twilight Lawn CON- blanket and a picnic supper to enjoy the per- Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn CERT will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 24. formance. Co-sponsored with the Woodstock and Eastford. Enjoy the sounds of the 102nd Connecticut WEDNESDAY Recreation Commission. Admission is Free. Army National Guard Band on the grounds of Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169. Visitors are July 6 WEDNESDAY encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a WEDNESDAY supper to enjoy the performance. For more Christ-centered life recovery program) from 7 June 15 information visit to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point July 27 THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a www.HistoricNewEngland.org or call Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson Roseland Cottage at 860-928-4074. PUTNAM — Day Kimball HomeMakers and Christ-centered life recovery program) from 7 Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a mask Christopher Heights present the 2011 SENIOR to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point that hides your depression, anger, addiction, DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST DANCES from 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or attend Wednesday of the month at the Putnam Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a mask PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more informa- Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. Lodge of Elks. There will be door prizes, raf- that hides your depression, anger, addiction, tion. fles and refreshments. pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or attend Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. * July 27 - TBA a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more informa- WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson * August 24 - Red Carpet theme tion. Dam Fun Runs will be held every Wednesday * September 28 - TBA SUNDAY through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 * October 26 – Halloween theme WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson p.m. The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The Donations toward food and beverages Dam Fun Runs will be held every Wednesday meeting area is the West Thompson Dam always accepted. Sponsored by Day Kimball through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 June 26 entrance off of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt HomeMakers and Christopher Heights. p.m. The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The WOODSTOCK – Celebrate the 8th annual sponsor by Loos & Co. For more information, For more information call (860) 928-5441 or meeting area is the West Thompson Dam Connecticut’s Historic GARDEN DAYS with a please contact Bob (508) 949-0400. entrance off of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt guided tour of the formal parterre garden on Mayer at [email protected] or sponsor by Loos & Co. For more information, Sunday,June 26 at Roseland Cottage, 556 Route [email protected]. please contact Bob 169. Visitors learn about the history, signifi- Mayer at [email protected] or cance, and theory behind the garden layout VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 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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Residential Sears Organ Traveling Sprinkler With Dehumifying Function, 1/3HP, 120V Call 508-735-9493 Electric Recliner Cannons & Pentex. $20 Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, $50 24-Hour Programmable Coils, Overloads, Fuses, 2x4 Area Output $150 Also: Timer. Floor Or Wall-Mount 8MM Movie Cameras Spray Doc Breakers, Meters, 508-987-2502 Marble-Top End Tables 3 Gallon Was $600 New Punches, Pipe-Benders. Great For Woodworking 2 Pianos Tripods Sell For $200 Area. AC & DC & Coffee Table Lots Of Extras! $10 New Recessed Troffer Cost New $1000 Both In Excellent Condition $150 For The Set Call Scott $300 For The Lot 586-419-1040 (508)873-4437 Flourescent 3-Tube Sell For $125 Each OBO Price Includes Tuning & WELDER T-8 277V Fixtures Move To 1st Floor Location All In Excellent Condition. Call After 4pm Call 5pm-8:30pm 180-140 Desk Enclosed In Worcester County. $250.00 508-885-3717 508-987-5515 Commercial $56 Each 508-867-6546 Please Call $70 Beckett Oil Burner Central Air Call 5pm-8:30pm 508-885-3705 Electric Car Trailer ‘06 Solid Wood, Glass 508-867-6546 1 Pair A/R Wood Splitter Model AFG Conditioning Unit & Wood Top 42” x 76”, Bookshelf Speakers 2004 Polaris 6-ton Mod Serial# 050407-10759 15ft. 7000lb 2-Axle, Cools 10,000 Sq.Ft. Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers Engine Hoist 2009 Used 1 season $500 508-987-9211 $100 Preditor 90 $300.00 Led Lights, 2-Ton, With Stand 508-764-1439 $250.00 or Best Offer Superwinch W/Remote, (4)Antique Leather Excellent Condition Always Garaged Irish Parlor Heater 508-560-5623 Dining Room $1100 14”, Wood, Air Tight, Never Used Spare Chairs $195 10’x10’ 860-608-3402 Blue Met. Beckett Oil Burner $1200.00 $25 Each Table Aluminum $300.00 Thomasville Trailer Hitch 2200 Model AFG Infocus Screenplay 5000 (2)Antique Pub Tables Walnut 5000 lb. Came Off Of A & Glass Call Joe at Serial# 050407-10759 HD Projector Like new With Cast Iron Bases French Provincial Ford Product Sports Cards 1-508-278-3211 2009 Used 1 season 9’ Screen $25 Each 38”x5”Oval Table, 2-20” (May Fit Others) Sun Room Mostly Stars & Rookies $250.00 or Best Offer $850.00 Baby Bed Leafs, $75 Attaches To House. Some Baseball, Football, Hockey, Angle Iron Cutter 508-560-5623 2 Armed, 4 straight Cain Square Glass Broken, Basketball, And More! For Shelving 2 Chevy Hoods BO $20 backed chairs, 6’ Buffet, 860-928-3283 But All Curved Glass Biolet Composting All Best Offer Custom Table Pads. Intact. $50 4W296, HK Potter 2790 774-545- 5148 Entertainment 508-864-9223 Normally Sells For $700 860-774-8008 $1800 Make An Offer Toilet Call Between 860-935-9333 $90 OBO Cedar Rocker Center Great For Cabins! In Excellent Condition. Commercial 4:00pm & 6:30pm 4 Boxes Of $600 Pine Corner Unit. Height 6’, Call 5pm-8:30pm Asking $80 Equipment 508-867-4773 Holds 32” TV, USBORNE-BOOKS 508-867-6546 Whole-House Ventilator Call 508-756-2607 Slush Puppy Machine, Great Condition. Learning Wrap-Ups $500 & Kids Kits, 40% Off Antique Crawford $25 Childcraft Upright Freezer (2 Door), (3) Antique Wood Windows 2-Door Soda Cooler, 860-963-7880 Floor Racks $20 Each Parlor Stove $75 Each Sleigh Crib Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, Table Racks $10 Each Square Model, $200 Donut Machine, Counters. DINING ROOM SET ESTATE SALE Misc Business Supplies $35 Dated 1919. Small Shutters Each piece for $150.00 2 leaves, 6 chairs. Dressers, twin beds, corner $4 Each Call 508-867-9650 When Refurbished, Antique Oak China All Must Go ASAP! Excellent condition. TV stand, 4-drawer filing Sells For $3800 413-245-7388 Closet (1940’s) 508-278-7522 $200.00. cabinet. Priced $25-$75.00 4 Winter Snow Asking $1400 Asking $300 Call 860-779-6575 New generator $200.00 Paying Top (Un-Refurbished) Brand New Commercial Wet-dry vac $10.00 Tires Cradle Bed Showcase Dining Room Call 860-377-1300 Dollar 215-70R-15 508-873-7348 14” Chrome For Infant Mounted & Balanced On 508-476-7250 $300 6’Wx2’D, 82” High Table For Silver Coins, Knock-Off Rims $250 Solid Wood, 8 Chairs, Exercise Steel Wheels. With New Radial Tires! Silver Dollars, Used Only One Season! ARCTICWEAR 508-234-2631 413-245-1241 2 Leafs. $125 EACH $750 OBO Equipment Gold Coins, Asking $85 Each Snowmobile Thinsulate (Set Of 4 Available) Coffee Table Gunthy Rinker 508-234-7930 Compliment Air Compressor & Tools Paper Money. Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. 508-885-1071 With Matching End Tables Your Living Room Fitness Flyer Women’s Medium. $40 $300 OBO Health Rider Banks Recommend Us! 454 350HP “Like New” Brand New Rascal Ethan Allen $175 OBO 413-245-1241 508-885-0159 Weslo Cadence Electric We Travel To You! Marine Engine Power Chair Love Seat Motorized Treadmill Complete & Running. Never Used! With Wood/Fabric FREE Honest Appraisals BOSSCAT Helmet Coin-Operated Doors Bmi Universal Weight Includes Alternator, Power With Fog-Reducing 3-Way Asking $1200 FoosBall Table Ottoman. 30 Years Young! We Operate By The Steering Pump, Raw Water 508-344-7681 Excellent Condition. Soild Wood Interior Center Cable/Pulley Vapor Control System. $100 (1) 78”x18” Guided, Golden Rule! Pump, Etc. Unisex Small. $400 FIRM $3500 Or Best Offer $15 All in good condition $150 OBO Camera 860-774-8008 Webster L&L Coin Call 508-259-8805 860-657-6128 (1) 78”x30” Lot price 508-783-3825 Nikon Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad Call Tom 6-Inch COINS $350.00 Baldwin D-3000/10.2 MP Computer/TV Wood Core 32” x81” With Takes It All! 508-450-1282 20 Gauge 12-Foot with 18-55 mm 3.5 VR lens, State Quarters Armoire 65” x 17” Glass Panel 508-867-0196 Metal Studs Spinnet Piano battery charger,extra battery, Still In Bank Rolls! $30 Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’ $75 $3 Each Light Brown Color camera bag Windows Fish Tanks 860-546-9371 $500 & D3000 digital field guide. 774-232-0407 Circa-1955 75 Gallon 508-885-4320 Cash Only (4) Double-Pane Sunroom Above Ground Stereo Console Tinted, 47” x 31” Complete Setups, Including AbLounge $500 Diamond Ring $50 Wood Cabinet Stands, Swimming Pool Bunkbed Set 508-868-3433 Gents 14K Yellow & White Canister Filters For Salt Or Exercise Chair All Wood. Very Good MAKE AN OFFER! 508-949-7608 15’x30’ Gold. Center Diamond 508-347-3193 Fresh Water, Heaters, Pool Pump & Filter, New Condition. Separates Into 2 Carved 8-Sided 90/100 Surrounded By Double Window Pumps, Lights & Extras. AquaBug Pool Vacuum, Older Exercise Bike Twin Beds. Underbed Darkwood End 6 03/100 Diamonds. Full-Length $500 FIRM Solar Cover, And In-Pool Storage Drawer And All Fine Brilliance New, Vetter High Pro 4 Call 508-949-7040 Ladder Included. $50 For Both Mattresses Included. Table w/ Two Doors 26 Year Old Appraisal Was Faux Fur Coat With Screens. Asking $1100 Woodstock Paid Over $1000 For Set Like New. $5560 Large Size. Measures 76”Long Five Piece Pine 508-234-4310 860-974-1224 Asking $400 $100 Will Sell For Same Now! Will Sell For $75 61”High Call 508-887-2651 860-935-9240 774-232-0407 Call 860-944-1816 $650 OBO Bedroom Set Call 508-259-8805 Queen Headboard 36” 6-drawer chest Dresser, Chest 64” 9-drawer dresser Town-to-Town & Nightstand W/Mirror, Wrought-Iron Sunroom Excellent Condition Furniture 3 Drawer Night Stand (Sofa/Chair/Ottoman) $550.00 If No Answer Please Leave A Wrought-Iron Glass-Top Message CLASSIFIEDS Table w/6 Chairs 860-779-9868 HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS Wooden Dinette Set w/6 Chairs FOR SALE --Window guards: $15.00 TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US Country-Style --Reddy heater: $65.00 Dining Room Hutch --Metal trunk: $50.00 [email protected] Side Tables --Wood trunk: $30.00 And Much More --7 pairs skiis: $35.00 All In Excellent Condition --Ultra ramp: $40.00 Your Ad Will Appear 508-764-8441 --New Littlest Gund bears: 508-344-2675 1/2 price 1-800-536-5836 In All Four Villager Newspapers 413-245-7388 RATES: Dudley FOR SALE and our website for one low price. Furniture Sale A Houseload Of Collections Month of May at Mill Rd. Need New Homes RUN UNTIL SOLD Two Rotman Cherry Cat’s Meow (100+ Pieces) • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses $ PUTNAM VILLAGER bedroom sets Costume Jewelry w/box/mattress, Stamp Bears One Pine w/o • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 22 box/mattress/endtable, Rabbits, Snowmen THOMPSON VILLAGER 4 poster w/o/box/mattess, And Other Stuffed Animals Now a nice buy $3900 for all Stationery And Photo Albums 1 Week $16.00 508-943-8693 “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Beatrix Potter Books • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks $24.00 Electric Misc. Kitchenware Wheelchair Ceramics & Other Decor • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. $ .00 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Holiday Ornaments 4 Weeks 40 Used only 10 Months An Old Piano (Needs Fixing) Cost $15,000 Will Accept Best Offer And About A Zillion To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: Cash Only Knick-Knacks, Call 860-774-7204 Just For Starters You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Call 508-764-8042 Electric Or Email Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) Dentist’s Chair [email protected] ______Full Lift & Tilt. Would Ford Grill Make A Great Tattoo Chair. Fits 82-86 F-150 ______$250 OBO $20 508-987-6395 ______Pine Coffee Table Ford Truck Parts $40 ______Hundreds & Hundreds! Will Fit 1967-1972 CD/DVD Cabinet Parts Such As Holds 100 Or More Name: ______Tailgates/Fenders $25 Address: ______Mechanical/Molding 413-262-9990 Interior/Tune-Up Parts Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______Some New/Some Used Hewlett Packard Email (Optional) ______You Need It, I Probably Have it! DeskJet 970 CSE Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-909-4053) Selling As One Lot. Color Printer $3000 With Automatic Duplicating Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 Call Al For More Info $30 508-248-3932 508-764-9309 B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 2011

205 BOATS 285 PET CARE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 100 GENERAL 18’ Four Winns Freemotion USA Laine Couch Old Furniture Snapper Troy-Bilt 105 BULLETIN BOARD 190 HP, V6, iFit Fold-Away & Chair Large Pine Roto-Tiller Treadmill Chifferobe w/2drs/$300. Snow Blower Bowrider Floral Print On Beige IR5003, Used Twice 10.5HP, 30” Wide. IN REMEMBRANCE w/Trailer, Full Can Be Viewed On Background. 2, 9x12 Whittal rugs, Paid $1295 FitnessBlowout.com fair condition/$300. Dual Stage, Polar Blast, Julie Ann Bainton Canvas, Bimini, Very Good Condition. $950 Electric Start, Touch & 4 Months Old, $300 Buffet drawered/$300. (Knurowski) Deptfinder. Used 6 Times. Singer sewing machine TracVac Turn, 6 Forward, 2 w/seat/$300. Model 385-IC/385LH Reverse, One-Hand 36 Year Senior Secretary Well Maintained. $600 OBO 60” E.R. Buck Bay Path High School Rock Maple Dining Clothes washer/dryer Used Once. Operation. $6000. Mahogany Pub Table each/$300. $1000 Dear Friend, Please Visit w/4 Stools Paid $1300 Call 508-867-2104 Room Hutch Beut Bros kitchen set 6 $1100 508-667-9249 Our Guest Book And Leave A $150 OBO Excellent Condition. pc/$800. Note To Pay Your Respects Same Owners Paid $1200. Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton 860-315-7173 Hoosier cab w/flour disp. 1964 Glasstron Tom & Camila Sell For $700 Must see matching & Vac Pro TT Custom Fit JULIE table/$335. Models 72085, 72285, Nov. 26th, 1954 17Ft Boat Call 508-476-2056 Car Cover In Board/Out Board New Stuff! GOLF CLUBS 860-481-2236 72295 Nov. 30th, 2008 TaylorMade Used Twice For 2002 Roadster Mer Cruiser Reconnective Healing Send Your Love To: 165 HP W/Trailer 3 Through Wedge Landscape Paid $2772 Convertible (Will Fit 888-974-1977 (FAX) Animal Massage $150 Old-Fashioned $1900 Other Years) Needs Work Animal Communication Equipment Or Mail To: $650 Or Best Offer 860-928-4675 Cherry Wood 508-765-5763 $90 Trailer Excellent Condition. PO Box 979 508-248-5253 $995 OBO Sewing Machine Original Cost $260 Charlton City, MA 01508 As Always! Sofa and Matching Reiki/Feng Shui Heavy Colonial Table God Bless 1987 31 Foot Table Aluminum Folding Chair, Roberts Reel-To-Reel Natural Foods Staging/Scaffolding With Drawers Tape Player/Recorder Silverton Flower Essences Trestle Base 2 Sections w/Platforms, $200 OBO Art Deco Retro Best Offer 107 MISC. FREE Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” Pastel Upholstery Convertible Alpha Wave Music On Wheels, w/Steps Twin Crusaders 350’s, Captain’s Chair 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H Set Of 2 Bureaus Above-Average Condition 508-764-9309 Mate’s Chair FREE WOOD 270 HP. 800 Hours. Boarding $895 OBO 1 With Mirror, One Without. Asking $125.00 F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, 4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs $250 OBO Indoor/Outdoor Runs (2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) Call 5pm-8:30pm White-Wash Oak Coffee Vented Visual Color Garmin GPS, 508-867-6546 PALLETS Fish-Finder, Many Skylights ALL $250 Beige Couch Tables, Floor and Table Glass Front Heated/Air Conditioned 508-683-6386 You pick up. Monday thru New Amenities. w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. Lamps Also Available Friday 8am-noon. Large Doghouse $600 OBO Separately. Gas Heater Boat In Water, Ready To Go, Stonebridge Press Excellent Condition. Day Care $50 860-928-6308 50,000 BTU HOT WATER 508-943-1428 with auto start, 25 Optical Drive $20,000 Supervised Groups HEATERS Coffee Table 774-242-7515 Solid Ash Nichols 4 years old and like new. (located behind Southbridge 860-974-1841 Daily/Weekly Rates Natural Gas $35 Pellet Stove Cost new $1400, Hotel & Conference Center) Large Play Yards Brand New! And Stone Co. Price negotiable. BOAT MOTOR 40, 50, & 80 Gallons End Table Enviro EF2 Dining Table 508-892-8588 130 YARD SALES Repair/Sales Training $40 Free-Standing Large Selection! (41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, No calls after 8pm Consignment, Tune-Ups, Basic - Advanced $150 And Up. Antique Mirror Two Years Old, Six Chairs And Hutch! 19 Annual Rebuilds, Painting, Trailers. Call Keith Used One Season. Group Or Private $40 Perfect Condition! Dudley Land & Sea Sports Center New - Open Enrollment 508-524-9328 Originally $2400 $1800 Washer & Dryer 441 Providence Tpke. Old Trunks Asking $1500 White, Used. Boy Scout Yard Also: (Rte 6) Invacare Pronto $30 Each 774-200-0558 $250 Hampton, CT Grooming Lenox China And 508-333-8090 Sale Baths To Full Grooms Student’s Desk & Chair Saturday May 28th (860)455-0028 M51 Power $45 PINE BUREAU SET Pfaltzgraff Night stand with mirror 215 CAMPING Indoor/Outdoor 774-452-3514 Christmas Dishes Universal Tag Certifications! Good condition We Want To PCSA Levels I & II Power Asking $200 508-943-1117 36 Hall Road Stateline Wheelchair LARGE FRANKLIN Grow Your Dudley, MA CPR Certified Cherry Hutch Solid Maple Table (Across From The Dudley Camp Resort Reiki Master Sure Step Technology STOVE Veggies! That Automatically Henedon Brand 2 Extra Leafs District Courthouse) Killingly CT Lighterian Reiki VII Reconditioned, new paint, From North Carolina Weekend Activities, Rec. Adjust To Keep All Six 4 Heavy Maple Chairs Naturally-grown Furniture, Clothing, Reconnective Healing II gaskets and fire brick. $2000 Brand New Hall, Adult Club House, ICNDF Certified Trainer Wheels On The Ground Will help load. Will Seat Eight Toys, And More! At All Times. High-Back Asking $600 Vegetable Fishing, Pool, Shady & $250.00 Very Good Condition & Flower Sunny Sites, Camp Store. Experienced, Caring Staff Van Seat, Deep Blue Call Lou at 508-341-6941 774-452-1668 $10 Early Bird Pearl Base. The $150.00 $1500 Individualized Care CSA Farm Admission - 8am Please Call For Details, Attention To Detail Cadillac Of Power Player Piano 508-476-2497 Wheelchairs. Shares FREE Admission After 4PM Excellent Condition 9am-3pm 508-476-7382 MSRP $3500 150 Rolls Go With It St. Joseph’s 508-987-0077 Selling For $2000 Large Jointer Weekly Pickup at our 205 Federal Hill Road $850 Basilica Books Woodstock, CT Farm Rain Date: Sunday May 29th 260 COLLECTIBLES FIRM $175 508-234-9020 Oxford, MA 508-410-1784 Heavy-Duty Motor Lift “Our Gift Our Legacy: Join Today! Limited Number of Authentic Webster, MA “Our First 100 Years” shares available for 18 weeks starwoodpetresort.com $225 Pool Filter of healthy, locally-grown, DEADLINE FOR Revolutionary Antique Cast-Iron Hayward S180T1580 Series Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed all natural produce. Slight Damage YARD SALE War Historic Jukebox Coal Stove High Rate Sand Filter 860-974-9004 $200 System. SUBMISSIONS Autographs AMI/Rowe, 45’s Antique Beige Kitchen www.devonpointfarm.com IS 1:30PM MONDAY 286 LIVESTOCK Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of Half Price - A-1 Condition Range Genuine Original Signature 1929 Chevy Engine $250 or Best Offer FOR ALL MASS. 45’s With Extra Records. $275 By White Warner Autographs Of 860-412-0210 WEEKLY PAPERS American Hero Icons. $400 OBO Generac Generator Bagged Shavings 508-943-4565 Wedding *Deadlines Subject To George Washington $2200 Can Deliver For Gas Money $250 Change Due To Holidays With My Pickup Truck Benjamin Franklin $2200 Kiln-Dried Pine POOL TABLES Stepback Kitchen Ring Set Call For More Info. Thomas Jefferson $1000 Dayville, CT Radial Arm Saw 14c Gold $5.25 Per Bag Cell 401-523-5670 $125 7 Foot Cupboard All Have Certificates Of Beautiful Diamond Authenticity. Band Saw 8 Foot Lots Of Storage With Work MULTIFAMILY (No Limit) Surface. Setting, Size 7 1/2. Clear Signatures $150 9 Foot $700 YARD SALE Small Bails Of Hay Jukebox $900 Each 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H 508-476-1068 Call 508-752-8569 $475 Beaver Pines 40 to 45 lbs. For Sale Delivery Available Antique Amethyst Campground 1951 Rowe AMI After 6PM 413-245-7480 NFL Autographed Quality Horse Hay China Cabinet Ring 1728 Route 198 Model “D” 40 Appx. 110 Years Old Woodstock, CT Helmet Collection $5.75 Per Bail Excellent Condition. LP Records Pro Form 750 Glass Doors, Five Ridell Team Helmets Underneath Storage. Large Square Lavender Saturday May 28th Converted To Play 45’s. For Sale Treadmill Stone, Beautiful Filigree Signed By MVP Icon Pick Up In Holds 20 Records. 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H 9-3 Quarterbacks 78’s, 33 1/3, Long Play, $125 $275 Setting. Size 8. West Brookfield Spare Tubes & Service X-Mas Albums & Singles. $300 (rain date, 5/29) Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Manual. Great Sound, Pro Form 775 Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Music From Late 40’s Solid Oak Dining 508-234-4137 Several Camping Families Rock Valley Farm Real Solid Wood. To 70’s, Large Variety Of Stationary Bike Have Come Together And And Peyton Manning. $2000 Musical Selections & Room Table All Have COA’s 508-867-2508 $50. 4 Chairs w/Leaf Brought Items From 774-200-0501 Performers. Both for $150 Wheel Horse Home For This Event. $2000 OBO Come See And Make $550 508-476-1068 Call 508-867-2104 Lawn Tractor Bargains Galore And An Offer Evenings Only Junior Wooden Call 860-928-2677 Antique Singer Sewing Model 257H, With 37” Treasures Await! 265 FUEL/WOOD Quality Loft Bed Machine Mower Deck. Hydrostatic Horse Hay Refinished Chairs w/Oak Cabinet Transmission Not Working. FREE 3’x3’x8’ With Desk And Dresser. Miscellaneous Natural Or Painted Finish, $150 Excellent 17HP Kawasaki YARD SALE Paid $700 Engine And Body. Construction Square Bales Weigh Items Some Decorated. Approximately 800lbs Each. Will Take $350 OBO Very Reasonable! $325 OBO Southbridge Kindling Wood Head Skis, 508-765-6067 Mattress Not Included. 508-764-4493 Offers Welcome 508-476-5007 589 Woodstock Rd. All Different Types Of Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa 860-608-3402 Bindings & Poles Saturday May 28th Widths, Lengths & No Chemicals or Never Used! Stereo Thicknesses Of Wood. Preservatives $150 Round Maple WHIRLPOOL 8-2 Junior Wooden Pedestal Credenza Cabinet Rain Date 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. Second Cut Available Pioneer & Technics With Radio GLASS-TOP Good For Wood Stove Or Loft Bed Stereo Components Dinette Table Sunday May 29th Outdoor Burners/Stoves. Rock Valley Farm In Good Condition ELECTRIC RANGE 8-2 With Desk And Dresser. Best Offer w/12” leaf 4 chairs. Call 10am-7pm Delivery Available W. Brookfield Paid $700 $275 Call 508-949-7040 Very good condition 508-885-6831 By The Truckload 508-867-2508 Will Take $350 OBO $100 Frigidaire Top-Mount Mattress Not Included. 508-867-2564 MOTORS 2 Computer Desks Sylvania Record Refrigerator 860-608-3402 $225 200 GEN. BUSINESS 275 FLEA MARKET 298 WANTED TO BUY 1/2HP 230/460V (one oak, one maple) Player 1725RPM, 56 Frame. $30 each Exponent 4/40, Solid State, Emerson Microwave Kimball Piano $25 $45 OBO 1 Rectanglar Occasional On Original Stand. 203 SNOWMOBILES Dudley Cherry Finish, 1960’s or 1970’s, All White, Good Condition. Excellent Condition. 5HP, 230/460V Pine Table $30 Very Retro! Call 508-801-6367 Flea Market $200 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC $125 OBO 2004 Polaris Antiques, Collectibles $125 OBO 860-928-2635 $ & General Victrola 1904-1906 Snowmobile Edge Antique Mahogany 5HP, 230/460V Sauder White Frigidaire Touring 550 Open Every Saturday-Sunday ROSS RECYCLING Drop-Leaf Dining 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Victor Talking Machine 8am-4pm Electrified, With Accessories. Refrigerator 2-Up Sled, Electric Start Room Table $125 OBO Computer Armoire One Year Old We Pay More!! Black, Good Condition. $200 OBO & Reverse. Front & Something For Everyone! And 4 Ladder-Back Chairs. 1/2HP 208/230/460V Excellent Condition 31”W x 52”H x 19”D 508-885-3124 Rear Heated Grips. Behind BP Gas All Need Refinishing Large Overhead Door-Opener $200 Trailer Included. All Scrap Metals, $100 With Slide-Out At Dudley/Webster Line $120 OBO Keyboard Tray 1700 Vermont Trail Miles. Cars, Trucks Edison Phonograph TOOL SHEDS Gas Cozy $4300 2 Acres, Indoors! 4 Motor Speed Controls $100 Batteries, $50 Made of Texture 1-11 Parlor Heater Call 508-962-8960 Hitachi J100, 400/460V Eastford Excellent Condition www.dorightfleamarket.com Copper Wire, Call 860-974-1647 Best Offer 860-377-4961 8x8 $625 $450 1-800-551-7767 Call 5pm-8:30pm 8x10 $800 Snowmobile Appliances... Screen Room & 8x12 $875 Kevin 281 FREE PETS Kimball Spinnet 508-867-6546 508-909-6585 2008 Yamaha RS Vector ER Deck For Seasonal 8x16 $1175 Electric Start, Reverse, 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Piano MOVING Delivered And Studs, Mirrors, Free Dogs Putnam, CT 06260 Solid Wood. Campsite 2010 Prius Built On-Site Wilton Pans 2 Windshields, Cover. To A Good Home Excellent Condition, 24’x10’, Enclosed, 1700 Miles, Like New. Needs Tuning. 15,000 Miles Other Sizes Available Different Sizes, Decorating 1 Male & 1 Female Waterproof. Items, Including Tips. Some Call 860-774-6976 860-928-7165 Appraised At $2500 $22,900 Call 413-324-1117 Or 860-617-4000 Boxer Shepard Mix Will Sell Deck-Four 6’x10’ Items Used Only Once. 18’ Pontoon Boat Great For Starting Out. $800 FIRM Yamaha 4 Stroke Sections, TOOLS 508-981-7571 508-892-9103 Pressure Treated. Everything 1/2 Price 204 WATER EQUIPMENT $$$ $5,000 TOOLS Or Take It All For One Price 283 PETS 860-923-2445 Make Money Kitchen Craft Kimball Console Room New 2010, TOOLS 1994 Sea-Doo Piano/Bench Panels Stored Indoors. Lots Of Tools For Sale Bombardier SP94 Powder-Puff Selling Cookware $600 $3350 OBO. Craftsman And Other Brands. Wood-Burning With 95 Trailer Chinese Crested Your Unwanted Basic Set Woman’s Alpina Cross Call For More Details No Delivery. 508-248-6375 Fireplace Excellent Condition, Runs Puppy Stuff!!! Sells For $1495 Country Call 508-341-4427 Insert Stove Great. Seat Just Recovered, Male. Sweet, Loveable, At Home Show Skies and Boots Low Hours On Jet Pump. Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic Quality Dealers Wanted $800 $75 TOYS Only Used One Month Best Deal Around. Paid $1100 Has Been Winterized. 60 HP Breed. Flexible Flyer Rocking Horse, Teal/Pink Harvey Classic 508-885-2971 SERIOUS Fisher-Price Little Kitchen Asking $900 OBO For More Information Clean, Indoor Flea Market Rolling Windows With Accessories, Little 508-667-9916 $1500 401-397-6499 Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm BUYERS & 508-965-7077 With Screens New Sliding COLLECTORS Tykes Wagon, Balloon Tire Route 12 59”x52” Tricycle With Pull Cart, Wooden Computer Desk Pure Bred Dudley $200 Each/$300 Both Screen Doors All Kinds Of Collectibles! Small Picnic Table. 205 BOATS May Be Seen With Two Box File And (Behind BP) $20 Each Many Other Toys Attached Storage Cabinet. Puppies Cargo Trailer Axle By Appointment. Call 860-935-5513 12 Foot New Sinks Call 508-765-0812 $150 Over thirty breeds available. www.dorightfleamarket.com With Tires 1-800-551-7767 $300 $20 Each Ask For Gloria Trac Vac HP Printer Aluminum Boat Health checked/guaranteed. $35 w/Swivel Seats State licensed. See You There! New Radiator Heaters Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. 2002 Suzuki 650 Savage Steel String Guitar $250 www.laughlinkennel.com Under 500 Original Miles $20 Each SINGER SEWING Dual 44-Gallon Containers, 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton w/ Nylon Cover Case, Laughlin Kennel $3200 413-245-9266 MACHINE 2 DVDs, Boat Trailer Model 401 Slant-O-Matic Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch Call 508-987-7161 $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ 508-476-7382 Exhaust. For Massey 2 Lesson Books Galvanized In cabinet with attachments And Cord Chart. For Unusual Bicycles NordicTrac $300 Ferguson, Will Fit Others. Will Take 285 PET CARE Used Twice Used For 3 Months. 1870’s-1970’s Kitchen Queen $50 Call 413-544-1168 $90 12 ft, 14ft or 16ft Boat Low-cost $1000.00 $150 Hi-Wheel 480 Wood 4-Foot Steel Shelves 508-892-1412 860-481-5949 “CatSnip” Balloon Tire Very Heavy Duty Stained Glass CALL Cooking Stove $50 Spay/Neuter Stingray With Stainless Equipment 860-974-1841 413-245-7388 Trees for Yard Tractor Tires Clinics Choppers Water Tank Option And Supplies On Wheels. Directional Tires Schwin $650 Glastar Grinder, Sale 23”x8.5”x12” Healthier, happier cats, Columbia NordicTrack Tools, Chemicals, $100 14’ 2003 Polar fewer unwanted kittens Elmira Stoveworks AudioStrider 990 Solder Odyssey 16” Evergreen Trees, Colorado Kraft Bass Boat and homeless cats. Shelby Sweetheart Wood Lamp Form, Lamp Bases, Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 508-248-6783 Colson Elliptical For Sale Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. & Trailer Clinic in Charlton, North Raleigh Cook Stove Glass, Patterns. Excellent Privacy Grafton, Worcester, Excellent Condition! Too much To List Yard Tractor Tires 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, Etc. Antique Show Piece Sells For $999 Border/Ornamental Minkota trolling motor, Westboro, Leominster $2600 OBO Individually! On Wheels. Directional Tires Will Take $600 $500. OBO Takes It All! All 10 trees for $85. New batteries, Calendar and sign-up at: I Pay More For Bikes Cheryl Call 508-278-5762 23”x8.5”x12” For My Museum! Call Ron Call $100 Excellent condition. www.secondchancefund.org 860-779-7007 860-913-6735 508-764-6462 Evenings $5,000. or 978-779-8287 All Conditions Considered 401-864-6082 [email protected] 508-248-6783 Call 508-347-3575 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 2011 B9

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 402 GENERAL SERVICES 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 550 MOBILE HOMES WANTED 500 REAL ESTATE RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Brookfield WAR Call The Established Hair Nanatomqua Mobile ROUTE HELP WANTED 501 REAL ESTATE SOUTHBRIDGE Home Park (55+) Salon For Sale in Mobile Home For Sale. RELICS WANTED 121 Elm Street 169 Junk Man 2 Bedroom, Southbridge Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. & Second Floor. Ready To Move Or Move In! Large Kitchen & Living WE NOW TAKE Newly Renovated, Three Hydro Chairs, Mirrors, Room. Screen Porch ANTIQUES YOUR AUTOS Hardwood Floors In Sink, Driers Ect. & Carport. WAR Bedrooms Must See! Park Rent $100/Month 884 Worcester St. FOR CASH! CALL FOR PRICE Southbridge MA Heat & Hot Water 508-272-4658 SOUVENIRS Removal of Metal, Included. On & 774-262-7307 Looking To Purchase WANTED Off-Street Parking Antiques Appliances, $850/Month Webster Mobile Home WWII & EARLIER ************** & For Sale And Collectibles Furniture, TV’s. Third Floor 2-3 Bedroom For Rent CA$H WAITING! Surrogate EQUAL HOUSING 2500 Sq.Ft 2 Bedrooms, Completely Single Items Construction $825/Month Remodeled. In A Quiet Or Entire Estates Helmets, Swords, Materials. OPPORTUNITY Includes Heat/Hot Water & Dayville, CT Park. Close Mothers 7500 Sq.Ft. We Buy It All Daggers, Bayonets, Cellars/Attics 186 Hamilton Street To Industrial Park And Medals, Badges, Flags, ************** Apt B, First Floor Free Standing Buildings. Shopping Center. And Also Do Needed Cleaned. All real estate advertising in Great Space! On-Site Estate Sales Uniforms, etc. One Bedroom. $29,900 Be part of a miracle this newspaper is subject to Quiet Area. Includes All Appliances And Over 30 Years Experience. Small Building The Federal Fair Housing Act ALSO: The rewards are more $695/Month 2500 Sq.Ft. Call 860-608-6407 Estate Auctions Call David Demolition, Tires. of 1968, which makes it Heat & Hot Water 1-508-688-0847 than financial illegal to advertise any 3000 Sq.Ft. 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Please Call $83,000 $595 A Week (774) 641-6209 Or TRACTORS INSURED & BONDED Or Email Includes Park Share or visit us online at: Contact Give Maria A Call [email protected] (508)987-1595 508-280-8331 EHO 401-864-3413 www.TheGoldDepot Ronald Van Orden 508-867-2564 508-764-2500 For Information [email protected] Online.com (774)-230-0596 New 2011 Ford Explorer Dazzles from Inside with Full Slate of Technical Changes to help reduce head, neck and chest avoid an incident by bringing the vehi- injuries for rear seat occupants. Over cle back in safe control. Top-heavy SUVs time, Ford plans to offer this technology do not perform well on curves, which is in other nameplates globally. why this is a great system unless, of In everyday use, rear inflatable belts course, one was to just drive responsibly operate like conventional seat belts, and not go into curves faster than they including compatibility with infant and should. But, sometimes things happen, child safety and booster seats. The addi- so it's good there are systems like this, tional comfort and padding of rear Explorer V6 models are available with inflatable seat belts encourages an intelligent 4WD system that adds ter- increased use. In the event of a frontal rain management. Situation-selectable, or side crash, the increased diameter of this powertrain advancement takes the the inflated belt more effectively holds guesswork out of 4WD range choice. A the occupant in the proper seating posi- driver need only turn the console- tion, helping to reduce the risk of injury. mounted knob to the proper setting The inflated belts help to distribute among snow, sand, mud and normal crash force energy across up to five modes. This system also includes a hill times more of the occupant’s torso than descent mode. This is becoming a must- a traditional belt. This expands its range have technology for SUVs that even pre- of protection and reduces risk of injury tend to go offroad. by diffusing crash pressure over a larger Let me clarify that a little bit. The area, while helping provide additional Ford Explorer is more than capable of head and neck support. Following going offroad. It's just the SUV owners deployment, the belt remains inflated who want four-wheel drive and then The 2011 Ford Explorer is fully redesigned but it's not the outside that's going to wow you. It's all of the for several seconds before dispersing its never take it offroad. Those are the pre- internal technological changes, like 25 percent better fuel economy, that are going to make you sit up and air through pores in the material. tenders. I would never buy a vehicle take notice. Among the standard Explorer safety with four-wheel drive because I know I BY KEITH GRIFFIN engine, a 237-horsepower 2.0-liter, will features are: would never use it for its intended pur- make its debut in the Explorer. Expect • AdvanceTracwith RSC features pose and I would be driving a less fuel- From a pure driving standpoint of get- stronger city numbers and highway Curve Control functionality to provide efficient vehicle. ting from A to B, there is little that is numbers approaching 28 mpg. braking – optimized by each individual going to excite you about the 2011 Ford I've driven the V-6 EcoBoost engine in wheel (For the latest new car news, follow me Explorer. What is probably going to get the past and it's a strong piece of tech- • Second-generation first-row airbags, on Twitter at aboutusedcars. You can you to sign on the dotted line is new nology that delivers better fuel economy. side seat airbags also learn about buying and selling a technology that helped make the I drove one model in high-altitudes in • Belt-Minder® for driver and first-row used car at UsedCars.About.com.) Explorer the 2011 North American Colorado and it had no problem pulling passenger Truck of the Year. a trailer. A four-cylinder EcoBoost goes • Front passenger sensing system VITAL STATISTICS The first thing to look at would have to a long ways toward delivering diesel- • Energy-management system preten- Wheelbase: 112.6 inches be fuel economy; something few of us like fuel economy at gasoline prices. sioning for height-adjustable first-row Length: 197.1 inches have the luxury of overlooking with gas As Ford explains, a key contributor to seat belts Width (with mirrors): 90.2 inches prices around $4 a gallon. The 2011 Ford EcoBoost fuel efficiency is direct injec- • Safety Canopy side curtain airbags Height: 70.4 inches Explorer delivers a staggering 25 per- tion of gasoline. This system precisely Available Explorer safety features Curb weight: 4509 lbs. cent improvement in fuel economy over delivers a fine mist of fuel directly into include: Engine: 3.5-liter, dual overhead cam, the 2010 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel each cylinder for optimal performance, • Adaptive cruise control and collision V-6 economy is now 20 mpg vs. 16 mpg for economy and emissions. Unlike port- warning with brake support Horsepower: 290 @ 6500 rpm last year's model. fuel-injection (PFI) engines that spray • BLIS (Blind Spot Information Torque: 255 lb. ft. @ 4000 rpm Explorer’s standard powertrain com- fuel in the intake system, the direct- System) with cross-traffic alert EPA estimated mpg city/highway: bines front-wheel drive with a 3.5-liter injection system puts the fuel exactly According to Ford, Curve Control is a 17/25 Ti-VCT V6 engine, delivering an esti- where it needs to be for combustion. new Ford feature designed to enhance Base price: $28,190 mated 290 horsepower and 255 lb.-ft. of Ford’s industry-exclusive rear inflat- vehicle braking in instances of exces- As-tested price: $43,285 torque. The numbers for the all-new able seat belts earned the 2011 Traffic sive speed in turning or curve condi- Also consider: (a comparative vehi- Explorer are 17-mpg city and 25-mpg Safety Achievement Award from the tions. Collision warning with brake sup- cle) Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge highway. Those numbers will get even New York International Auto Show’s port and Curve Control actually apply Durango, Chevy Traverse, Mazda stronger when, later this year, the first World Traffic Safety Symposium. This the brakes when these systems sense sit- CX-9 North American four-cylinder EcoBoost advanced restraint system is designed uation irregularity,helping the driver to B10 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 2011

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Power Payloader To Be Road-Worthy. 2000 Ford Windstar 1989 Mercury 781-254-6556 $3500.00 $5900 5th Wheel Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery, 860-315-7309 Diesel, Runs Good 978-760-3453 SE Van Grand Marquis Mint Condition, 3 Holding Tanks, Crank-Out $9997 147k Miles, Dark Green, Windows, A/C, Red-Mint Condition 2005 Harley Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Chevy Box Truck AWD. Good Condition. Awning & Screen Room. Interior/Exterior Shower. 2001 CHRYSLER 1973 Triumph TR6 $2400 11,000 Miles, Davidson Microwave Oven, 3-Burner UPS-Style No Rust, $14,000 OBO Red, Many New Parts - 508-254-3858 Dyna-Wide Glide REDUCED! Stove w/Oven. 12 Cu.Ft. Re- Town & Country $3500 Interior, Top, Exhaust, Asking $4,000 frigerator/Freezer. Double Mint Condition 508-265-7559 LXI Van John Deere Electrical, Brake Lines, 2000 Volkswagen Call 860-974-1517 $11,000 Stainless Steel Sink 24K Miles And More! Cabrio Convertible Too Many Extras To List Dry Weight: 2701 lbs AWD/Loaded/Clean Skidloader $6700 OBO 732 SPORTS UTILITY Call Mike @ 2006 SunnyBrook $5500 OBO $9,200 Needs Motor Work 508-248-1592 76k, Power Package, A/C. 508-248-6781 508-435-4395 Great Condition. 2002 NISSAN Camper Call Or Email One-Owner (Non-Smoking), 508-764-4394 Days Let’s Talk, Make $5500 OBO [email protected] For RV-Towed Vehicles 1975 Mercedes 860-928-0794 XTERRA SE 2709LTD Camper. An Offer! Supercharged, California Queen-Size Private Blue Ox Tow Bar Call (508)347-7300 450SL 2005 Ford Yellow. Only 90,000 Miles. 2007 HARLEY Bedroom. Bunkbeds, 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 Convertible 4-Wheel Drive, Full Bath, Heat, A/C, With Safety Cables Extra Cab Pickup Mustang DAVIDSON $250 767 VEHICLES WANTED Maroon With Black Interior, Great Condition. Soft Tail Deluxe. Two 30lb LP Tanks, With Matching Cap & Liner. With Two Tops. Convertible New Exhaust System Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Sway Control Stabilizer. Brake Buddy 33” Tires With Lift. Looks & Runs Great. Excellent Condition Battery, Brakes, Tires. Many Extras. 6000 Miles 27’ Long, 3,557lbs. With Wireless Monitor 131k Miles, Well Kept. VEHICLE WANTED Needs Nothing! $9,900 Firm $15,000 Excellent Condition $400 $6795 Need Donated Vehicle $11,500.00 860-923-0133 $10,500 OBO In Running Condition $10,000 FIRM 413-324-1117 Call 860-942-0464 860-963-0362 508-885-2884 508-769-0619 Leave Message Or 978-355-2389 413-436-0021 774-922-0384 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 2011 B11 B12 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, May 27, 2011 at 2.9%. .9% 2 Up to 60 months financing Available with your good credit 2010-2011 Toyota Cars & Trucks ON ALL NEW and a FICO score of 730 and above.