Mailed free to requesting homes in Thompson Vol. V, No. 20 Complimentary to homes by request (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] ‘Pessimism never won any battle.’ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 Marianapolis sold to Trinity Foundation

GROUP HAS BEEN RUNNING SCHOOL SINCE 2001 BY RICH HOSFORD cluded they no longer had the religious personnel and VILLAGER STAFF WRITER financial resources to continue the operation. The THOMPSON — Marianapolis Preparatory School is Trinity Foundation was formed by a group of alumni, now under new ownership. faculty and parents who did not want to see the school The Trinity Foundation, the organization that has close. In the years since, the school has grown from 238 run the school since 2001, officially purchased students to 322 today. Marianapolis from the Congregation of Marian Fathers The 2001 transfer of control did not mark a break of the Immaculate Conception Thursday, Feb. 11. The between Marianapolis and the Marians. The Marians school was sold for $5 million. Included in the sale were have continued to reside on campus and to oversee the 127 acres of the 257-acre campus, the school buildings, religious aspects of the school. Marian Father Tim Roth dorms and athletic facilities. continues as the chair of the Theology Department. The Ken Ebbitt, Trinity Foundation Board chair, said he sale, Ebbitt said, will not alter that arrangement, and Courtesy photo and the board were happy with the sale. the Marians will continue their work on campus. Members of the Marianapolis Preparatory School Trinity Foundation and Marian “Plans for the purchase were set in motion over nine “It will be business as usual with the Marians and the Fathers of the Immaculate Conception pose for a picture after the school was sold years ago,” he said. “The board is really excited. We’ve Foundation continuing in their respective roles,” he Thursday, Feb. 11, to the Trinity Foundation by the Marians. From left, Marianapolis reached a real goal.” said. “The Marians will continue to supply the religious Headmistress Marilyn Ebbitt; Ken Ebbitt, chairman of the Trinity Foundation Board; According to a press release, the Trinity Foundation guidance to the student body they have always provid- Marian Father Tim Roth, MIC, chair of Theology; Marian Brother Donald Schaefer, began running the administrative and financial respon- MIC, and Trinity Foundation board member and attorney, Alyson Aleman Odden, of sibilities of the school in 2001 when the Marians con- Turn To MARIANAPOLIS, page A15 Borner, Fraser & Aleman in Putnam. Electricity choice Selectmen Matt Sanderson photos State Senate brings savings President Pro review Tempore Donald Williams (D-Brooklyn) holds a plastic com- WILLIAMS TOUTS STATE’S PUBLIC ponent used in Xerox budget machines while UTILITIES DEREGULATION receiving a tour of Putnam Precision BY MATT SANDERSON residents, as well as small and large Molding Inc., by VILLAGER STAFF WRITER proposal businesses the choice of their own Jeanne Zesut, vice PUTNAM — Electric choice and a electricity provider, which competes president and general new jobs plan was promoted amongst a selection of competing manager, on Tuesday BY RICH HOSFORD VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, during a companies. morning, Feb. 16. press conference held by state But, he pointed out, “Only 50 per- Williams held a press THOMPSON — The members of Senate President Pro Tempore cent of businesses and 17 percent of conference there to the Thompson Board of Selectmen Donald Williams (D-Brooklyn) at families across the state are taking talk about the Senate had their minds on the money, Putnam Precision Molding Inc. advantage of this.” Democrats’ jobs plan specifically the town budget, dur- He said big savings have been and electricity sav- ing the meeting Tuesday, Feb. 16. repeated through the state giving ings in the state. First Selectman Larry Groh gave Turn To WILLIAMS, page A14 a “pre-budget presentation” to members of the community that detailed the current situation of the town’s finances and explained TEEG auction draws record-setting donations what factors went into the forma- tion of the selectmen’s fiscal year 2010-2011 budget. ANNUAL EVENT RAISED MORE THAN $28K Groh started by explaining that the town budget he was presenting BY RICH HOSFORD Grant said she was thankful to VILLAGER STAFF WRITER reflected only the general govern- everyone who participated to make ment expenditures and revenues. THOMPSON — The charitable the event such a success. The school department’s budget spirit of the region was demonstrat- “It is due to the generosity of the and the library budget are formed ed last Friday when a local organiza- business community who sponsored separately by their respective tion dedicated to helping the com- the event as well as the donors who boards. Both the town budget and munity brought in record dona- gave us the goods and services and the school department budget will tions. the community who came out to be presented to the Board of The members of TEEG held the bid,” she said. Finance and to the public at a meet- organization’s 10th annual Have a The item that brought in the most ing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday,March 11, Heart Community Fund-raising money for the organization was an in the library community center. Event at the Thompson Speedway ambassadorship to TEEG, a non- The budget the board presented, Friday, Feb. 12. Executive Director item listed to give people a chance to including its proposed levels for Donna Grant said the event was a make a direct donation, which the school budget, totaled great success for the organization, brought in $1,600. Other large mon- Courtesy photos $22,187,612. This figure represents as nearly 225 people attended to bid eymakers were certificates for the a $183,759, or 0.8 percent, decrease Guests at the TEEG 10th annual Have a Heart Community Fund-raising Event take a on items in a silent auction that use of vacation homes in Florida from the previous budget. break from the silent auction to purchase in-house lottery tickets. Because of the brought in more than $28,000. The and North Carolina and a chance to During his presentation, Groh generosity of attendees, the organization was able to raise $28,000 to support its organization netted just over $25,000 be a guest DJ on WINY radio. mission to help the community through services like its fuel assistance, food pantry after covering expenses. and summer camp program. Turn To TEEG, page A15 Turn To BUDGET, page A10

Matt Sanderson photos Children’s task force hearing held Bernadette Messier, of Plainfield who works at the Plainfield family BY MATT SANDERSON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER resource center, and Christine Rosati, DANIELSON — Roughly 25 resi- Killingly outreach dents attended a public hearing held coordinator for the by the state Task Force on Children Northeast School in the Recession at Killingly Town Readiness Council, Hall last Saturday morning, Feb. 13. speak to state and State legislators in attendance federal lawmakers were peppered with concerns from last Saturday, Feb. locals and area leaders from various 13, at a public hear- organizations on how the state plans ing for the to continue funding programs to Connecticut Task keep children from falling into Force on Children in poverty during the current econom- the Recession at ic recession. Connecticut is one of a Killingly Town Hall. State Rep. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn., 2nd Turn To CHILDREN, page A11 District) listen and respond to testimonials last Saturday, Feb. 13, at a public hearing for the Connecticut Task Force on Children in the Recession at Killingly Town Hall.

A8-9 ...... OPINION SPORTS LEARNING VILLAGER TRIVIA A 12 ...... SPORTS SAINTS TAME MARIANAPOLIS Who was the general manag- SECT. B . . .OBITUARIES TIGERS SECOND HOSTS LEE FOR er of the Red Sox when the SECT. B . . . .CALENDAR TIME AROUND INTERNATIONAL DAY team was in the 1975 World Series? Answer on page 2. SECT. B . . . . .RELIGION PAGE A12 PAGE A6 INSIDE A2 • Friday, February 19, 2010 THOMPSON VILLAGER VILLAGER ALMANAC

QUOTATION OF THE WEEK “It doesn’t matter which profession you choose — the only thing that matters is to work hard. Too many people spend time wondering ‘what has happened?’ They don’t realize the world is changing every day. They don’t want to learn new things.” — DR. HENRY LEE, CHIEF EMERITUS OF THE CONNECTICUT STATE POLICE AND WORLD RENOWN FORENSIC SCIENTIST SPEAKING TO STUDENTS AT MARIANAPOLIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, FEB. 12.

Matt Sanderson photos OPEN TO CLOSE Here is the drill hall and gymnasium inside the Keech Street armory building in Putnam. A tour was held here last weekend. THOMPSON

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A symbol of a vault, boiler room and sound-proof Window: ...... 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3-4:45 p.m. Feb. 13, hosted by state Rep. Shawn castle painted onto a large portion of rifle range. Saturday...... P.O. Boxes: 7:45 a.m.-noon, Johnston (D-North Grosvenordale) the gym wall, next to one of the bas- “Many years ago it was converted Window ...... 8 a.m.-noon and the state’s military department. ketball hoops, still pays tribute to the into storage and administrative Quinebaug Many residents had visions of what 250th Engineer Company. space,” said Balesano. “Our facilities Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., the former National Guard armory Since last summer, the town has management division oversees the Window: ...... 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m ., 2-4:30 p.m. could be for Putnam’s future. Some been trying to re-acquire land owner- overhead costs.” Saturday...... P.O. Boxes: 8 a.m.-noon, think it could be a library, others ship of the armory from the state. It is The building still has running Window, ...... 8:30 a.m.-noon think municipal office space. Some fairly far along in the approval water and electricity. Johnston said North Grosvenordale other ideas for the armory is for a process. The Board of Finance will some repairs have been done to the Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., community center with an outdoor meet next Monday night, Feb. 22, to roof, as well as minor landscaping, Window: ...... 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. swimming pool. discuss the results of an environmen- over the years to keep the facility Saturday ...... P.O. Boxes: 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., “It was a neat cross section of peo- tal study of property to gauge any looking halfway decent from the out- Window: ...... 8 a.m.-noon ple in and out,” said Johnston. additional costs of ownership, side. Grosvenordale “Everyone has a memory of the build- according to Town Administrator Resident Donald Steinbrick said he Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., ing. I remember coming here for half- Doug Cutler. had not entered the armory in a long, Window: ...... 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4:45 p.m. time of the Putnam football games.” Joseph Balesano, property manag- long time. Saturday ...... P.O. Boxes and Window: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Upon entering the 13,000- to 14,000- er for the Connecticut Military “My main concern is the cost to square-foot brick, mortar, sheet rock Department, said Johnston requested refurbish it,” he said. “It would be and cement facility, which lies on 3.5 the open house and tour last week. great to have some offices, like an acres of land next to the school dis- Balesano said that prior to Sept. 11, immigration department, a [new] TOP 10 HARDCOVER FICTION trict, recreation fields and the Little 2001, the armory served as a recre- place to vote or the superintendent’s River, there is a 5,000-square-foot drill ation place for basketball and volley- office.” 1. The Help, Kathryn Stockett, Amy Einhorn hall and gymnasium. ball, given the proximity to the town’s Steinbrick said when he was 2. The Girl Who Played With Fire, Stieg Larsson “There’s much more space than I baseball fields. younger, the armory was built the 3. Secrets of Eden, Chris Bohjalian envisioned,” added Johnston. “It also served as a recruiting cen- same year he graduated in the first 4. Shadow Tag, Louise Erdrich That space once served as the drill ter,” he added. “There are three other class to complete Putnam High 5. Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier School: 1957. 6. The Swan Thieves, Elizabeth Kostova He said that prior to the armory 7. Wolf Hall, Hilary Mantel being built, that part of Keech Street 8. The Lacuna, Barbara Kingsolver was a giant hill. 9. Point Omega, Don DeLillo Johnston said there are still some 10. Noah’s Compass, Anne Tyler steps at the state level before the town The New England Independent Bestseller List, provided by can acquire the rights to the property Wonderland Books, Putnam, for the week ending Feb. 7 again. “How do you refurbish this?” he asked. “Is it energy efficient? What ATTHEAUDUBON are the operation costs? That’s a long Week of Feb. 8: way down the road.” Bird sightings this week at Connecticut Audubon and Wyndham Land Trust properties in the northeast corner of Matt Sanderson may be reached at Connecticut: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Common Merganser, (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at Sharp-shinned Hawk, Cooper’s Hawk, Bluebirds, Robins, [email protected]. American Tree Sparrow and Mockingbird. Most of the inside walls of FIVE QUESTIONS the Putnam armory building are cement and sheet rock. 1. What did Martin Buser win his fourth of in 2002, setting a However, a former rifle range record in the process? has sound-proofing material 2. 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Hebert looks forward to educational challenges AACCURACYCCURACY WWAATCHTCH The Thompson Villager is com- BY RICH HOSFORD disconnect new programs can mitted to accuracy in all its news VILLAGER STAFF WRITER between cur- QUIET CORNER put a strain on peo- reports. Although numerous safe- THOMPSON — Tourtellotte riculum and ple used to working guards are in place to ensure accu- Memorial High School’s newest real-life expec- in a certain way, rate reporting, mistakes can occur. tations. Too and Hebert seems principal is determined to cre- CHRONICLES Confirmed fact errors will be cor- ate an atmosphere where stu- often, she said, to recognize that. dents are comfortable, produc- teachers DR. PENNY HEBERT To get the teachers rected at the top right hand corner tive and receiving the right assume that and staff on board, of page A3 in a timely manner. kind of education to make it in students will she said, she If you find a mistake, call a competitive world. automatically make the connec- prefers to work with them (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- Dr. Penny Hebert became the tion between learning material rather than dictating to them. ness hours. During non-business new principal July 1 of last and using that material in the “I constantly ask for partici- hours, leave a message in the edi- year. Though this is her first real world. What teachers pation and solicit [teachers’] tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will should do is give students more opinions,” Hebert explained. year at the high school, she has return your phone call. been in the district for five realistic work to better prepare “Ultimately, I make decisions, years, previously doing stints them for work or higher educa- but I make sure my decisions as the principal in both the ele- tion. are reflective of the group. mentary and middle schools. “I want to introduce or fur- There is lots of two-way com- Hebert said she sought and ther the performance-based munication. The teachers know UBLIC EETINGS accepted the position at the graduation requirements so we my door is always open to P M high school because it offered a are connecting what students them.” new challenge. She was inter- do in school with the real Hebert said she also tries to THOMPSON ested in using her knowledge world,” she said. “Instead of be open and available to the stu- and skills to take on the compli- just giving an essay for the stu- dents. The “kids” she said, are Rich Hosford photo Monday, Feb. 22 cated challenges offered at the dent to read and respond to, her favorite part of the job and Dr. Penny Hebert, principal at • Planning and Zoning Commission — higher-level institution, includ- maybe give a spreadsheet that she wants to be involved in Tourtellotte Memorial High School. 7 p.m., Merrill Seney Community Room. ing the accreditation process shows the profits and losses of a their lives. Hebert started as principal last July and the schools dealings with business and give them the “I enjoy establishing relation- and has been working to improve the Tuesday, Feb. 23 the New England Association of opportunity to look at and ana- ships with the kids, recognizing level of education for her students. • EastConn Executive Committee — 4 p.m., Schools and Colleges (NEASC). lyze the spreadsheet and con- their strengths and helping to EastConn Central Office “It was an opportunity,” she nect it to why there are losses or support them in their weak- my least favorite part of the job,” she said. However, she said. “A chance to spread my gains and what to do about it.” nesses,” she said. Wednesday, Feb. 24 added, she isn’t averse to all wings a little bit. The high Part of accomplishing that To get to know the students, • Recreation Commission — 7 p.m., forms or instances of disci- school is also involved in many goal, Hebert said, is to require she walks the halls every day Merrill Seney Community Room different curriculum initiatives students to create an exhibition and tries to make a couple of pline; instead, she said, they are I was very interested in and felt or project during their senior appearances in the cafeteria part of helping a student I could bring some leadership year. The projects will give stu- every week. She also goes to become a responsible adult. to. So when an opportunity pre- dents practice in creating some- sports events, concerts and “I believe one of my responsi- sented itself, I took advantage of thing more in tune with what other student functions. bilities is to shape student QVCC to host candidate forum it.” would be expected of them in a “I try to be visible so the stu- behavior,” she explained. “A lot Hebert said switching to the work environment. This year, to dents know I’m there,” she said. of people look at that as the neg- DANIELSON — The Killingly high school was a smooth tran- begin the process, seniors are “It’s a little slower to meet the ative side, but I don’t look at dis- Democratic Town Committee is sponsor- sition. She said that since start- required to create digital portfo- students in the high school than cipline as being negative. I look ing a Democratic candidates forum next ing last summer, she has been lios. it was in the elementary or mid- at discipline as a way to work Tuesday night, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in the able to work well with the staff Another program Hebert and dle school, just because high with a child as a way to under- auditorium of Quinebaug Valley and the faculty. Also, since she the faculty are implementing school students tend to be a lit- stand what they did, why they Community College. knows the school system, she this year to address possible tle more reserved when it did it and how they might be According to state Rep. Mae Flexer (D- hasn’t been hit with a lot of sur- weaknesses in the school sys- comes to meeting authority fig- able to do it differently. 44th District), chair of the committee, all prises. tem is student advisories. The ures. But, once they meet me, Ultimately, the goal of high Democratic candidates for governor, secre- “Being familiar with the dis- program allows time for stu- they’re fine.” school is to create students that tary of state, comptroller and attorney trict, I know what the district’s dents to spend time with Perhaps because she likes the can function in a society and be general have been invited to attend. Also strengths are as well as what trained teachers in small students so much, when asked productive members of socie- invited are all Connecticut Democratic ty.” the district’s weaknesses are,” groups to ask questions about a for her least favorite part of the candidates running for the U.S. Senate. she said. “I’ve been able to range of topics. Hebert said this principal job, Hebert said it is The public is invited to attend to hear all address them one at a time.” allows students to make connec- suspending students. Rich Hosford can be reached by phone at (860) 928-1818, ext. candidates’ views and campaign issues One weakness Hebert sees in tions with an adult beyond the “When I have to make the heading into the 2010 election season. most educational systems is the guidance counselor. phone call, that’s my least 112, or by e-mail at rich@vil- Making changes or starting favorite phone call to make and lagernewspapers.com. Bronx man sentenced in Operation Quiet Corner

and Carlos Rodriguez. In the days distribute, cocaine. on Aug. 6, 2008, to one count of con- Statewide Organized Crime PUTNAM MEN that followed, Gould communicated Also last July, Kyra Parvaresh, 21 spiracy to possess with intent to dis- Investigative Task Force of the State INVOLVED IN DRUG frequently with Jose Rodriguez and years old at the time, of Putnam, was tribute, and to distribute, cocaine. Police, with assistance from the Alverio to negotiate another large sentenced to five years or probation Alverio, Gould and Carlos Hartford Police Department, Troop D RING cocaine purchase. On March 13, 2008, after she pleaded guilty on Feb. 10, Rodriguez have pleaded guilty to and the State Police. Jose Rodriguez and Alverio agreed to 2009, to one count of using a tele- cocaine distribution charges. On The case is being prosecuted by BY MATT SANDERSON deliver five kilograms of cocaine to phone to “facilitate the commission Sept. 1, 2009, Carlos Rodriguez was Assistant United Sates Attorney VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Gould for a price of $26,500 per kilo- of a drug trafficking felony.” sentenced to 188 months in prison. Geoffrey M. Stone of the Organized NEW HAVEN — A Bronx, N.Y., gram. Keith Therrien, 25 years old at the Alverio and Gould await sentenc- Crime Drug Enforcement Task man was sentenced to more than Based on intercepted communica- time, of Fabyan Road, North ing. Force unit of the U.S. Attorney’s seven years in prison last week, fol- tions, investigators set up surveil- Grosvenordale, was sentenced last “Operation Quiet Corner” was office. lowing a 2008 narcotics investigation lance along Interstate 395 north- July to 12 months and one day of investigated by the FBI, the Matt Sanderson may be reached at called “Operation Quiet Corner.” bound on March 13 and stopped Jose prison, followed by three years or Statewide Cooperative Crime (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at Jose Rodriguez, 37, of East 224th Rodriguez and Alverio for a motor supervised release. He pleaded guilty Control Task Force and the [email protected]. Street, Bronx, was sentenced by vehicle violation. Alverio was Senior United States District Judge driving, with Rodriguez in the Ellen Bree Burns last Friday, Feb. 12, front passenger seat. Their two in New Haven Superior Court to 87 daughters were in the back of ATTENTION months of imprisonment, followed the car. ENROLL EARLY by five years of supervised release. According to police, after He pleaded guilty Nov.12, 2009, to one Alverio allowed for a car search, AND $AVE Less than $1 per day for count of conspiracy with intent to a narcotics-sniffing dog alerted distribute, and to distribute, five kilo- that drugs were present in cer- Superior Service grams or more or cocaine tain areas of the vehicle. Rodriguez has also been known to Investigators believed there was Massage - Reflexology go by the alias “Felo.” a hidden compartment, or This sentencing stems from “trap,” in the vehicle to hide the Spring Classes begin “Operation Quiet Corner,” a 12- drugs. It was towed to the Troop month FBI and State Police investi- E barracks in Montville for fur- April 2010 gation that began in 2008 looking into ther inspection. The next day, a drug trafficking organization oper- March 14, investigators searched ating primarily out of northeast the car and found separate kilo- Acusage Academy Connecticut. Using confidential grams packages of cocaine in a informants, controlled purchases of hidden compartment. 250 Main Street • Oxford, MA drugs and court-authorized tele- Jose Rodriguez and Alverio phone wiretaps, the investigation were subsequently arrested. www.AcusageAcademy.com revealed that Kenneth Gould Jr., of On April 9, 2008, a federal STUDENT Massage $25.00 Putnam, and Carlos Rodriguez, of grand jury returned an indict- Hartford and Putnam, pooled their ment charging Jose Rodriguez, Call 508-987-0178 money to purchase kilograms of Alverio, Gould, Carlos Rodriguez cocaine from Jose Rodriguez and oth- and 18 other individuals with ers. various offenses related to the In turn, the drugs were distributed distribution of cocaine, crack in northeastern Connecticut, in the cocaine and marijuana. Hartford area and in other New Last July, Amie Belliveau, 29 England states. years old at the time, of Putnam, According to court statements and was sentenced to 41 months in documents, Jose Rodriguez and prison, followed by three years of Johanna Alverio, also of New York, supervised release. On Oct. 23, drove to Gould’s residence in 2008, she pleaded guilty to one Putnam on Feb. 23, 2008, to deliver count of conspiracy to possess two kilograms of cocaine to Gould with intent to distribute, and to

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BY MATT SANDERSON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER POMFRET — The 11th annual Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge raised more than $14,000 during the weekend of Feb. 6 and 7 to go toward the organization’s charity account, according to Lions Club officials. A total of 123 volleyball players representing 17 teams participat- ed in the two-day event, which took place at the Pomfret School Field House. According to Bernie Gilbert, chairman of the Putnam Lions Volleyball Challenge 2010, the money raised at the event for the Putnam Lions Club charity account will help distribute more than $30,000 to local and Lions Club-related causes, including scholarships for Here is the volleyball team sponsored by River Medical Associates, captained by long- Courtesy photos time participant Kevin Leahy, of Chepachet, R.I., which played in the “B” Division of Putnam school students. Team “I’d Hit That” from Norwalk took first place in the “B” Division of the 11th the 11th annual Putnam Lions Club Volleyball Challenge. The event took place Feb. 6 Putnam Lions Club President annual Putnam Lions Club Volleyball Challenge. It is captained by Kelly Sanders, and 7 at the Pomfret School Field House. Volleyball Challenge Chairman Bernie Gilbert is they all traveled from Norwalk to play. Volleyball Challenge Chairman Bernie Gilbert Barbara Chubbuck, of Pomfret, pictured far right. said this year was the best is shown far right. Volleyball Challenge they have ever held. She said she was amazed at the turnout and money raised, considering the region is stuck in a recession and the numerous other fund-raisers currently going on, such as events for the Haiti earthquake relief. “It’s amazing we did so well,” said Chubbuck. “It’s our biggest fund-raiser. 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Volleyball Challenge Chairman Bernie Gilbert is member of the Lions Club. right. shown far right. Gilbert said players Denise Oles and Matt Gilbert brought in more than $300 in pledges. All three players were awarded $100 in gift cards to the Courthouse Bar & Grille in Putnam. The Volleyball Challenge had “A” and “B” divisions, said Gilbert. On Saturday, the divisions played for seven hours, with the team captained by Danielle Rivard, of Bristol, defeating the team called YAMS, captained by Steve Iwanski, of Dudley, Mass. Rivard’s “A” Division team was sponsored by King Cadillac and GMC, of Putnam. For the “B” division, the team called “I’d Hit That,” of Norwalk and captained by Kelly Sanders, defeated the longtime Riverview Medical Associates-sponsored participants, captained by Kevin Here is the winning team of the corporate division of the 11th annual Putnam Lions Here are the members of the Kenyon Industries-sponsored volleyball team that par- Leahy of Chepachet, R.I. 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FORENSIC SCIENTIST TALKS ABOUT CAREER, ONE’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SOCIETY Tuesday, Feb. 23: French toast sticks, hash brown patty, ham sticks, warm apple slices, BY RICH HOSFORD leaders in his field. After graduat- conveying to the students that milk. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ing from New York University hard work and diligence can lead Wednesday, Feb. 24: BBQ pork rib on a roll, with a doctorate in biochemistry to a rewarding and successful THOMPSON — Marianapolis smiley fries, green beans, diced pears, milk. in 1975, Lee has been, among career. He repeated many times Preparatory School celebrated its Thursday, Feb. 25: Taco salad with nacho other positions, the director of that people have said of him that annual International Day with chips and beef, carrot coins, juice, milk. the Connecticut State Police he has “made the impossible, pos- food from around the world, stu- Friday, Feb. 26: Cheese pizza, salad, cookie, Forensic Science Laboratory and sible,” and he told the students dents in traditional clothing from orange smiles, milk. their home countries and a talk the chief criminalist for they could do the same. by a prominent forensic scientist Connecticut and was the first The first lesson Lee had for the who has been credited with non-Caucasian commissioner of students was to find a vocation changing the way crimes are the Connecticut Department of that appeals to them and that they Thompson Middle School, investigated. Public Safety. In his career in law are suited to pursue. He joked that Dr.Henry Lee, chief emeritus of enforcement, Lee has worked on while in high school, he wanted to Tourtellotte High School the Connecticut State Police, some of the most famous and play professional basketball when Monday, Feb. 22: Hamburger or cheese- founder and professor of the high profile cases in the last quar- he grew up. Unfortunately, he burger on a roll, curly fries, corn, fruit, salad. forensic science program at the ter century.The cases he has been said, he never grew enough and Tuesday, Feb. 23: Popcorn chicken with University of New Haven and involved in include the O.J. was too short to compete on the zesty orange sauce, enchilada rice, green author of 30 books, took time out Simpson case, the Laci Peterson court. beans, fruit, salad. of his day to speak to murder, the Jon Benet Ramsey “Don’t try to be somebody it is Wednesday, Feb. 24: French toast sticks, Marianapolis students and the homicide, the kidnapping of impossible to be,” he said. “That hash brown patty, ham sticks, warm apple community on the morning of Elizabeth Smart, the fire at the would be a miserable life. Find Courtesy photo slices, fruit, salad. Friday, Feb. 12. Lee, 72, who was Branch Davidian Compound in something you like and can do.” Thursday, Feb. 25: Chicken patty or chick- Dr. Henry Lee, chief emeritus of the born in China and grew up in Waco, Texas, and the assassina- Once a person does find his or en parmesan on a roll, egg noodles, peas, Connecticut State Police, spoke to Taiwan, was invited as part of the tion of John F. Kennedy. Lee has her calling, Lee said, the next fruit, salad. school’s International Day cele- also written 30 books and 300 arti- thing is to put in the effort to suc- students at Marianapolis Preparatory School Friday, Feb. 12. Lee used the Friday, Feb. 26: Meatball grinder, cheese, bration. cles and is the founder of the ceed. He himself had to work dili- salad, fruit. “Today as we celebrate Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic gently when he arrived in the story of his own life to tell the stu- International Day, we come Science at the University of New United States. He entered a dents that with hard work and dili- together to recognize our interna- Haven. Bachelor of Arts program in gence, they could have successful and tional heritage and our global “Dr. Lee is a man who ‘sees the forensic science while still trying rewarding careers. St. Joseph School connections,” Headmistress search for scientific evidence as to learn English. Only through Monday, Feb. 22: Baked chicken wings and Marilyn Ebbitt said during her one and the same with the search perseverance did he end up where responsibility to society and legs, Tater Tots, veggies, dessert. introduction of Lee. “Each year for the truth,’” Ebbitt said. “While he is today. humanity. A person’s work, he Tuesday, Feb. 23: Grilled cheese on bread, on this special day, we invite a his life’s work focuses on the dark “It doesn’t matter which profes- said, should be a benefit to every- potato chips, pickles, dessert. speaker whose life and work tran- and violent side of humanity, his sion you choose — the only thing body, not just for personal gain. Wednesday, Feb. 24: Swedish meatballs, scend the ordinary.” role is to establish the facts and that matters is to work hard,” he Lee said that during his career, he buttered egg noodles, carrots, dessert. It is impossible to argue that the truth in his investigations. said. “Too many people spend took jobs with institutions that Thursday, Feb. 25: Pizza, tossed salad, Lee’s career has transcended the His life credo is ‘Find the truth time wondering ‘what has hap- paid less than he was currently dessert. ordinary. Since coming to the and bring it before the court, no pened?’ They don’t realize the making, but had open positions Friday, Feb. 26: Half day of school. United States with only a couple matter where the facts lead us.’” world is changing every day.They he felt offered him an opportunity of English phrases in his reper- During his talk, Lee recounted don’t want to learn new things.” to make a positive impact. toire, Lee has become one of the the events of his life as a way of Lee also spoke of a person’s “When you take a job, it’s not Ellis Tech for yourself,” he said. “It’s what you can do for people in society.” Monday, Feb. 22: Hamburger or cheese- The people Lee said he thinks burger on a wheat roll, oven-baked fries, about the most and is hoping to fruit, milk. serve when working on a case is Tuesday, Feb. 23: Macaroni and cheese, the victims’ families. He said that broccoli, fruit, milk. though the police cannot bring Wednesday, Feb. 24: Grilled chicken on a them back to life, “we can get jus- wheat roll, coleslaw, fruit, milk. tice.” Lee said the pursuit of jus- Thursday,Feb. 25: Beef and cheese with let- tice drives him more than any- tuce and tomato in a tortilla (2), fruit, milk. thing else in his career because it Friday, Feb. 26: Chef ’s choice, vegetables, is his contribution to society. fruit, milk. Though he has become a public figure, he never pursued fame. He even said he stopped going on tel- evision news shows because the long process behind a couple- SCHOOLS minute interview takes up too AND much valuable time that could be spent working. THE PUBLIC Following his talk, Lee met with students and signed books for are them. Ebbitt said she was excited encouraged about Lee’s talk and the messages to submit he had for her students. “He was really inspiring,” she items for said. “In education we always want to let the kids know there inclusion on Rich Hosford photo are opportunities if you make it happen.” the Learning Page. Marianapolis students celebrated International Day, a day meant to celebrate the school’s international heritage, by dress- ing up in traditional clothes from their countries of origin. Rich Hosford can be reached by The deadline is noon Monday. phone at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at rich@villagernewspa- Send all items to the editor at pers.com. [email protected] THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, February 19, 2010 • A7 LEARNING St. Joseph can drive collects 1,550 items

NORTH GROSVENORDALE — on how to collect the most food fun to egg her on in her Yankees Catholic School Week at St. Joseph items. After every 100 items, Briere attire. The kids got a real kick out School (SJS) got heated recently had to wear either a Red Sox item of it, especially on Friday at lunch with a can drive for the St. Joseph or a Yankee item, depending on when they were cheering and boo- Food Pantry. whose team collected more. This ing when she mentioned Yankees What started as an innocent way snowballed into a record number of or Red Sox. I can’t wait until the to fill the coffers of the food pantry food items collected, with the origi- next one.” blossomed into a full-fledged war nal goal of 1,500 surpassed by 50 All of this was a boon to Food between two opposing baseball items. Pantry Coordinator Sr. Janine teams. Principal Sharon Briere, a “It was great to see the SJS com- Blanchard of the St. Joseph Food devoted Red Sox fan, and Athletic munity come together for such a Pantry, and she welcomed the Director Kevin Boligan, a devoted great cause,” Boligan said. “Sharon abundance of canned goods. Yankee fan, came up with an idea took it all in good spirit, and it was

Courtesy photos St. Joseph School Athletic Director Kevin Boligan and Principal Sharon Briere pose with the collected food items for the St. Joseph Food Pantry.

St. Joseph School students with the cans they collected for the St. Joseph Food Pantry.

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WALTER C. as sweet a ring as the words “summer after- CHILINSKI BIRD JR. noon.” When predic- PRESIDENT & EDITOR -AT- LARGE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR S tions for a recent snowstorm PUBLISHER sent every institution into shutdown mode, many com- STEPHANIE JARVIS plained that EDITOR as New Kapelner-Champ: Olympic warrior’s death will be in thoughts Englanders we are get- To the Editor: great Olympic Games. ting soft and As the UN has taught and honored, there are easily intim- EDITORIAL The torch has been lit, and the 2010 Winter fallen warriors to not only war, but to our most idated by the Olympic Games have begun, as world peace comes precious prize and inspiration — world peace. Weather in beautiful snippets. Let there be truth, good Warriors come in all shapes, sizes, colors and Channel. sportsmanship and honor in these Olympic creeds. The passing of this innocent and brave Television Games. sporting warrior will remain with us, for as long meteorolo- New Orleans The tragic death of Nodar Kumaritashvili from as we live to experience the message of these gists hype up the country of Georgia’s Luge Team was a heart- games. NANCY WEISS the natural stopping reminder of just how dangerous some of changes in these winter events can be. The world community CHERYL KAPELNER-CHAMP weather so in a different mourns this young man’s sudden passing, as our POMFRET CENTER much that it is easy to believe prayers of comfort go forth to his family, team- the sky is falling. mates, friends, countrymen and lovers of these Now we have so much infor- mation we believe we can actu- light ally forecast the weather, so any school administrator, munici- Yost: Opinion page is heating up pal official or responsible per- hat a difference one night can son feels obligated to behave To the Editor: Unfortunately, it doesn’t end with union wages, cautiously. We cancel every- make. . benefits and pensions; it is now their intent to sub- thing; rush off to the market to If we are all being honest, many It’s heating up here in the Quiet Corner vert freedom and liberty with socialism, starting stock up on enough food for a Wof us would admit to giving little Opinions page of the “Villager.” The smoke was with the indoctrination of our school children week and wait for the storm to to no thought to the hurricane-ravaged city rising from the beehives of the global warming with mandated curriculum approved by the NEA come. of New Orleans as the economy tanked and drones as Menard pushed the ‘smoke ’em out’ but- and Obama’s education czar. This indoctrination A snow day gives everyone a we started focusing on keeping ourselves ton with an elegant summation of the bubble- of our children, into the actions of radical behav- sudden break in the routine of headed scientific ideas, presented as facts, by the ior and the beliefs of socialism, is to further the school, work, commuting and afloat. environmental alarmists, while I enjoyed Reeves goals of a unionized society of government con- appointments. It makes us stop It wasn’t that way in the immediate after- trying to figure out why the optimism, for any of trol. and realize our relative power- math of Katrina, which dealt a knockout the State of the Union debacle? A perfect example of this socialist influence lessness in the face of great big punch to New Orleans. The country rallied But then there is always the different drummers was with the media coverage of the Pratt & Mother Nature, who does as she and support flowed in. Celebrities took to that beat a rhythm of confusion, as elaborated by Whitney Machinists Union decision. Dictating pleases regardless of what is on boats to help out. Criticism was aimed at the Day Jr.’s piece asking which way to turn for the control of an employer (company) via union jus- the human schedule. As we truth of socialism. But I had to smile at tice, not sovereign justice, is scary.And who found hunker down in our homes, we former Bush administration for not respond- Sanderson’s golden years ‘keep us out’ packaging this opportunity the perfect placebo for union catch up on deferred chores or ing quickly enough. syndrome. Can’t blame these packaging compa- workers votes? None other than Connecticut embrace the unforeseen holi- The public conscious, indeed, was on high. nies, indoctrinated to political correctness for the Attorney General Blumenthal. day as a chance to enjoy our- Flash-forward to a recession-battered econ- safety of all. But the intellectual creativity of us Time to find the pliers to get at the nighttime selves. omy that has seen millions lose jobs, take pay seniors will prevail, when tested, every time. meds. ... One of our daughters teaches The one subject missing in most all of this is the at a high school in suburban cuts and struggle just to keep their homes. coherency of the state and federal union parasites DON YOST Boston. The kids there told her It is hard not to be myopic in that kind of and how they are subjecting their wage and bene- NORTH GROSVENORDALE they wear their pajamas inside situation. fit demands into the wallets of the non-union res- out the night before a potential Which is what made the game on Super idents, making them subservient to their control. snow day.From the evidence so Bowl Sunday so much more than just a foot- far, the superstition seems to ball game. The Who’s almost unbearable half- work. School closings are calcu- lated calls by administrators time performance notwithstanding, the Reeves: Government, businesses should work together who know they will be castigat- game gave us the New Orleans Saints vs. the ed if the whims of nature fail to Indianapolis Colts. produce a fierce storm. They To the Editor: Memorial Day. Have a home improvement day also know they will be blamed If you found yourself having a bit of a sale where the sales tax is dropped a penny or two if anyone is involved in an acci- flashback, that’s understandable. Remember President’s Day, Valentine’s Day and St. at hardware stores and lumber yards. There are dent or suffers significant the Super Bowl in 2002? How the Patriots Patrick’s all have one thing in common: Each day all kinds of sales that would help retailers and the inconvenience if school is open is an occasion for a sale. The retail trade sells state. Might even cause the retailer to hire people shocked the world, first to even make it there, during a storm. Who wants to their product for less, but they make up for it in for the event. then to beat the “Greatest Show on Turf” in be sued? School is closed. volume. Bottom line: Everybody is happy. The The state’s employees may complain about the the St. Louis Rams? Much of childhood is a blur, customer saves a few dollars and the retailer extra work, and all I can say is, “It’s about time.” except for the moments that Somehow, it seemed predestined. How makes a few dollars. Seems to work every time. The old saying, “give a little, get a little,” might stand out as especially good or could it have been any other way? A team Now, the big problems with the states these days just work here. Government and businesses work- bad. On snow days, my daugh- called the “Patriots” playing just months are revenues and jobs. So why not have a sale? ing together — what a novel idea. It might give ters and I dragged out sleds and Here is how I would do it to entice sales tax rev- people more confidence in their government. after our patriotism and love for country was slid down our driveway. The enue. How about dropping the sales tax a penny or put to the ultimate test by airplane-flying ter- dogs ran along side barking, two for weekend for various types of retail prod- rorists. HAROLD REEVES trying to pull off mittens or ucts? Maybe drop the gas tax a penny or two for DANIELSON There really was no way the Rams could hats, adding to the sense of cel- win, even if they won. The Patriots were the ebration. We followed an old custom of nation’s darling. making snow ice cream. One And while many New Englanders may recipe called for a little sugar, have had a hard time watching a Super Bowl Baker: In response to DeCesare’s letter milk or sweetened condensed without their beloved Pats this year, if they To the Editor: ly and in the 2nd District have held four major milk if it happened to be in the did, the Saints were the only logical choice of Tea Parties, have attended three Washington, cupboard and some vanilla teams to support. As a local Tea Party Patriot, I found Matt D.C., rallies, hold weekly Mini Tea Parties in extract. Heated maple syrup on Sanderson’s article on Feb. 5 regarding the Tea seven towns (each day of the week except snow made an odd little candy The city of New Orleans has been strug- Party movement fair and balanced, but I may be Sunday), and held a Pomfret Meet and Greet can- that always elicited a great gling to pick itself up from Katrina’s KO, and prejudiced. I found Michael DeCesare’s letter to didates for U.S. senators and 2nd District repre- response as well. no one else could better relate to that than the the editor on Feb. 12 barely worth my time in sentatives that attracted more than 350 citizens. These little activities made a players on the New Orleans Saints, who were responding. I do only because of his unjustified Mr. DeCesare does offer one rebuttal statistic: great impression on my chil- actually forced to play out of town right after attack on Matt Sanderson. Only 1 in 3 Americans take the Tea Party serious- dren, so any parent concerned about posterity can look good the hurricane. Since Mr. DeCesare is so concerned with num- ly. Wow. More than 100 million Americans. I will bers, I will give him some on the Connecticut 2nd take it! with minimal effort. There are Maybe it seems a bit hyperbolic to say the District. Eleven months ago, three people got a Mr. DeCesare contends that the TP is nothing probably health warnings Saints, in thrashing the Colts that Sunday, small group together to organize the first Tax Day new and will be relegated to “little more than a about eating snow, but who were playing for more than just a trophy.But Tea Party on April 15 in Norwich. More than 650 footnote to history.” Perhaps. Or perhaps this Tea cares. they were. They were playing for neighbors, people attended. In under a year, the 2nd District Party, along with it’s 1773 namesake, will be one When Washington, D.C., family, friends, strangers. They were playing Tea Party patriots grew from those three to more in a chain that keep our Constitutional freedoms closed down recently due to than 1,100. Any business that started with three upheld for generations to come. We will be hon- snow, we were assured that for a city that took Mother Nature’s best shot and grew to more than a thousand people in 11 ored to be a footnote in history, having accom- many federal workers would be and refused to give up. months would be considered a huge success. plished that goal. telecommuting. It makes sense On this Super Bowl Sunday, the New Local state representative districts began two Mr. DeCesare states: “... To be honest, I have no to stay off the roads and safely Orleans Saints took their opponents’ best and a half months ago. Six members in Districts idea whether it is [growing].” I hope this helps. communicate with fellow shot and refused to give up. The players rose 44/50 and 51 became 150 in that time, and one of employees via the Internet. For up, beat back the challenge and, in the end, those members will be running for elected office JOANNE BAKER many of us who work at home, in November. But evidence of growth is found in NORTH GROSVENORDALE connectivity is all we need. were standing proud and high, basking in more than just numbers. Tea Party Patriots local- Except, the snow day loses all glory. its appeal. No longer is there For one night, at least, an entire city did the any reason for a break. Work same. can proceed in its usual pat- tern. Langlois: Story warranted a counterpoint Waking to a snowy morning To the Editor: not hear from them when Bush Jr. was tearing up is one of the great treats of LETTERS POLICY the Bill of Rights in order to wiretap Americans, New England living. Our loca- Must have been a slow news week, or else the or torture other human beings in direct opposi- tion radio station begins at Letters to the editor are always welcome, “Villager” is really showing its colors. A front tion to the Geneva Convention, which we signed. dawn with the litany of school and may be sent to Villager page plus full-page story on the Tea Party (Feb. 5)? We didn’t hear from them when Bush was funnel- closings. The various names of Newspapers, , P.O. Box 196, That is scary in itself, but without a counterpoint, ing billions in tax dollars into Cheney’s war profi- day care centers, schools one Woodstock, CT 06281, or via e- I felt like I was reading “The Weekly Standard,” teers. We didn’t hear from them when the spend- never heard of and senior citi- mail at sjarvis@villagernewspa- not my hometown newspaper. All that gushing ing deficit went through the roof during the last zen activities make the area pers.com. Be sure to include a and praise for a group that claims Sarah Palin as administration. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if sound vibrant and populated. name and residence. Please their “Queen” sounds like it came straight from Cheney was behind these Tea Partiers, secretly A snow day unfolds, filled refrain from sending letters via fax, and be your “editor at large.” funding them in order to further his hateful agen- with possibilities. Time to dis- sure to supply a home address and phone I do hope you plan to present another view of da. connect from what we know as number to allow for confirmation. Allow at this renegade organization, or at least a full-page I believe the Tea Party Patriots are nothing the modern world and bask in least 48 hours for a response. Letters must be story on a group that is working for actual good. more than a far right-wing group in new “cloth- the swirling, snowy freedom of submitted by noon Monday to ensure publi- Say, the peace movement in the area. These folks ing,” spreading their hate and bigotry and now life at Mother Nature’s pace. cation in the following week’s issue. Every have been standing for peace on the corner of getting praised for it! Their agenda is to discredit Time to eat a handful of snow, effort will be made to accommodate late sub- routes 169 and 44 for years, and the only coverage Barack Obama, and nothing more, and should be slide down the driveway, and missions, but inclusion can not be guaran- they get is an occasional cursory photo and cap- reported as such. feel as tiny and individual as a teed. The rules of good taste and libel will, of tion. snowflake. course, apply to all submissions. Personal Newspapers have an obligation to use the power NATALIE LANGLOIS attacks will not be published. The editor Nancy Weiss resides in retains the right to edit all letters. of print for good, not evil. And although no one WOODSTOCK would argue standing with the Founding Fathers, Pomfret and writes a weekly col- this group uses it only when convenient. We did umn for Villager Newspapers. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, February 19, 2010 • A9 OPINION Birds and hotels do not mix

suppose the first inkling that to the entire building was on fire. that a stain?” murderous spider, about the size of me and hotels didn’t mix was As we huddled outside, my father Now, as a guy, I don’t fret over a silver dollar. Maybe even bigger. when I was a teenager and my BIRD’S spoke what most of we men know such minor details as hairs and “That’s it!” I yelled. “We’re out of Ifamily was vacationing up as among the truest words in the stains. We’re men, after all. Heck, I here! Where’s the manager? This is near the White Mountains in New NEST English language: “When you’ve was even ready to jump in with my unacceptable! Oh, my God! Was Hampshire. We hadn’t been in our got to go, you’ve got to go.” underwear. Darned if a little stain that thing in our bed all night? room too long when we heard the * * * and hair was going to get the best of Where are my clothes? We’re leav- sound of fire engine sirens in the WALTER Ironically enough, my wife and I me. ing.” distant. BIRD JR. journeyed to the White Mountains My wife ventured into the bath- My wife stood there watching me My father, who had just ventured last fall, after deciding to make a room to continue her inspection. with the look she has come to per- into the bathroom and could not be weekend get-away, a spur-of-the- “Umm, honey?” she called out to fect — the one that basically says, expected out for at least a good 15 tell you, because I can’t go any- moment decision after a particu- me. “Can you come here for a “You are unbelievable.” And not minutes, made the off-handed where!” larly stressful week. My wife, bar- minute?” “unbelievable” in a good way. remark, “I hope they’re not coming So off we kids went, scuttled by gain hunter she is, found a hotel on I walked into the bathroom, I marched out to the front desk, here.” our mother to safety outside, where line that offered a darn good rate, where she was standing as she promptly obtained a refund for the They were. we joined the dozens of other somewhere in the neighborhood of stared down at the tub. second night we had booked, and We quickly became aware of the guests who had taken far less time 50 bucks or so a night. “Umm, is that blood?” we left, calling a nearby, more well- smell of smoke, and when my to make the decision to flee a build- We arrived late on a Friday She gestured to some rather dis- known and slightly more expensive mother peered out into the hallway, ing that quite possibly might have night. turbing looking stains on the walls hotel as we drove. we could hear the smoke alarms. been burning down around them. Now, my wife has what I call and tub itself. * * * “Oh, my God,” she said. “Honey, “Is there anyone in there?” some- “hotel radar” — she can tell right “I think it is,” came my reply.“Do Space constraints dictate that quick, we have to go! There’s a one asked. away whether a room is worth stay- you think someone died here?” this column come to an end right fire!” “Yes,” said my mother, unable to ing in, or whether it’s best to turn “We need to leave,” she said. “I about now, so details of our most Now, when a male member of the hide her embarrassment. “My hus- right around and walk away. can’t stay here.” recent adventures at a hotel — after Bird family hits the bathroom, it’s band.” This particular room fell into the Being the man, I had to tough it we were forced from our apartment usually a signal to the others to “Does he know the building’s on latter category. out. I convinced my wife that as because of a broken heater — will carry on their business — we’ll be fire?” The first thing my wife looks at long as we didn’t use the bed cover have to wait. out in a while. If we are carrying a “Yes.” in a hotel are the bed sheets. And with hair on it or take a shower, Suffice it to say that when it newspaper under one hand, you Right around that time, my even if they look OK, she still cov- we’d be fine. comes to me and hotels, things can make that a long while. father came strolling out the front ers herself head to toe in bed wear, So we went to bed. haven’t improved much. “What?!?” my mother yelled doors of the hotel. We learned soon refusing to risk coming into con- The next morning after we had incredulously. “Are you serious? after that a fire had started in the tact with God knows what. Her woken up and were getting ready to Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at Get out of there now! The hotel is kitchen and, while the flames had inspection here revealed sheets do some exploring, my wife peeled (508) 909-4107 at wbird@stone- on fire!” been contained, the smoke had that were not clean. back the bed cover all the way off bridgepress.com. I don’t recall the exact response filled many of the floors. “There’s hair on this,” she said, the bed. my father had, but it went some- Still, when we were inside, there pointing to the top cover. There, at one corner of the bed, thing like, “Well, I don’t know what was no way of knowing whether “Oh, my God,” she continued, “is was a giant, furry and no doubt

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Kissa: What have councilors done lately? Vincenzo: The impact of the few on the many

To the Editor: I supported the building of the new high To the Editor: of the federal government are being allowed school and helped steer the debate about the to manage the lives of 300 million Americans. In response to rampant rumors, innuendos usage of a Project Labor Agreement to do it. Those who would discount the scope of His base argument here is that the calamity and questions about my lack of support by I helped author the contract section that spec- influence that the Tea Party Patriots has on we face today and which will be faced in the Democratic Killingly town councilors for ified contractors will hire 30 percent the nationwide political landscape are mis- greater measure to those that come after us the Town Council position in Killingly,let me Windham country residents, of which 50 per- takenly drawing the conclusion that this was created by the politicians we elected and offer this. cent have to be Killingly residents. That has group is a separate political party seeking to nurtured by those that follow in their foot- First, let me say that I will not participate resulted in more than 50 Killingly residents gain power through jazzing up the angry steps. Pretty scary stuff. However, it is great in any arguments about “he said … she said” and 24 Ellis Technical School graduates white middle class. Wrong. They are really strategy when you put some thought into it. because it’s inappropriate and adds nothing receiving well paying jobs, so that they could just average Americans of like mind coalesc- What better way to keep the populace off bal- to the debate about my confirmation vote by continue to raise their families here in our ing and strategizing to get out their message ance and feeling needy and afraid all at the the Town Council. This debate should center town. of prudent conservatism and limiting what same time? Incredibly, most of this small on efficacy and work records of the individ- The debate about a fuel cell for the new they view as an ever-intrusive government group of politicians lack a servant’s heart, ual councilors involved. high school was initiated by me during a getting into every aspect of their lives, from yet are able to sustain immeasurable power Here is my challenge to the three Town Council meeting and has been on the how they pack their kids’ lunch to the size of and control over whole populations. It’s how Democratic Councilors who voted against forefront of a discussion on how to gain some the carbon footprint they leave on the road- things are done. me: Match my achievements during my two efficiency at the new high school and help ways on their way to work. So, now does Mr. DeCesare see the impact years of service on the Town Council versus pay for the rising utility costs. The real argument here isn’t whether or of the few on the many? The paradox is being your individual council accomplishments. It is unfortunate that these councilors did not the Tea Party is a political party or action played out before his eyes, and he is too busy I wrote, introduced and got a unanimous not take the opportunity to voice their con- committee, but whether this group of indi- counting fingers. vote on Killingly’s Procurement Ordinance. cerns and convince the almost unanimous viduals, who are marginalized at every Winter will be over soon and the coming of This important legislation governs our support I had by the Killingly Democratic opportunity by the White House pundits on spring and summer. Me, my favorite season town’s purchasing of all goods and services Town Committee (who collectively have more both ends of the political spectrum and this year is going to be fall. as well as regulating bidding and contractor 100 years of service to this town) to vote oth- biased media organizations, can make a dif- See you in November. relations. Specifically, it has allowed us to erwise. ference in the outcome of an election. reject irresponsible contractors looking for The challenge remains. … What have they An interesting e-mail has been making the PETER VINCENZO town business and suggests that local labor done lately? rounds over the Internet. Written by a veter- BROOKLYN should be hired whenever possible. This an reporter, it shows how 545 elected officials achievement would not have been possible PETER KISSA without the input of our town manager, and I DAYVILLE thank him for it. SOUND OFFS Sanderson: Should school children be seat-belted?

To the Editor: monitors might keep the peace and make cer- Library shouldn’t have closed Feb. 10 tain each rider was buckled up. But then, the Equipping Connecticut school buses with monitors would have to be seat-belt-free if Sound Off: It did not start snowing until noon, so all seat belts has been an ongoing debate for the they were to perform these duties for the driv- those children that had the day off from last two decades. The latest legislative effort er. That wouldn’t be setting much of an exam- I can understand on Feb. 10, that even school could have been at the library. Many is being submitted by Democratic ple. though the snowstorm didn’t start until children live in walking distance to the Representative Antonio Guerrera of Rocky Naturally, every group has one or two noon, the Thompson school system had can- library, and many children could have used Hill. The General Assembly began discussing rebels, those daring to challenge authority. celled school due to safety issues for the stu- that day to do homework or use the comput- the pros and cons on Feb. 3, which gives the What could be done with such violators? dents and due to not wanting buses on the ers. public ample time to dwell upon the pros and Issue the standard “click it or ticket” warn- road. What I do not understand is why every For the Thompson Public Library to close cons of this bill and to inform our ing? Actually put them off the bus and put time the Thompson schools cancel that the all day Feb. 10 when it wasn’t even snowing is Congressmen accordingly. one’s job at risk, thus satisfying complaining Thompson Public library director needs to inexcusable. The Thompson Public Library There is no doubt in my mind that the aim parents, school officials and perhaps even the close the library.The school closes so it won’t is not public when it closes at any opportuni- of the proposed law is to protect our children. police? A law is only as good as the penalty risk transporting children, but why the ty it can and is certainly not serving our chil- I am also of the opinion that Mr. Guerrera’s administered for deliberately scoffing it. Thompson library? dren of Thompson. noble concern has been activated by the Jan. What constitutes “Plan B” if a seat belt 9 school bus accident that killed 16-year-old hookup malfunctions? Vikas Parikh of Hartford. Some callous relief How would seat belt mechanisms be pro- may be harbored by drivers of passenger tected against vandalism when entire school- vehicles who feel discriminated against since rooms are trashed? Fay proposal makes sense they are the primary targets of seatbelt ordi- In the event of a serious crash, who would nances. shoulder the blame of a damaged seat belt Sound Off: Can you imagine if some of our vice presi- I believe that in this case, the negatives far imprisoning a student? dents had gotten in office, like Spiro Agnew outweigh the positive results of such a law. Could there be seat belt alternatives for the The Sound Offs a couple of weeks ago by and Dan Quayle? No, having the first select- First and foremost is the hard-hearted fact (I physically-impaired or the obese? that “spinning head guy” sounds like a for- man and a running mate with one vote is def- wish it could be otherwise) that restraints Furthermore, I rather suspect that should mer selectman. Was he really advocating, “if initely not a good idea. This time Ford Fay close to mummifying a child in his/her seat seat belts become mandated for children rid- a first selectman candidate has a running makes real sense. I like his ordinance and I will not restore life to any school-age individ- ing school buses, the extra duties and care mate for second selectman, like president say, let the voters vote for everyone. ual killed in a crash. Therefore, the cost of will require more time getting to classes. In and vice president, it just makes sense?” instituting seat belts has to be tabulated. The addition to consuming more gas, these same only way extra money can be raised is by a buses will cause longer delays for motorists raise is taxes, which never goes over well, hurrying to work or on an important errand. especially during a weak economy. If this seat belt bill becomes a reality, I shall How about the bus driver? Will he/she be try and avoid using my car during those compelled to wear a seat belt as an example to hours. SOUND OFF POLICY children? If so, won’t that limit a driver’s mobility to act in the case of an emergency or ALAN SANDERSON In addition to the Letters to the Editor section, the Villager Newspapers offers an rowdyism aboard the bus? True, traveling DANIELSON anonymous forum allowing callers to “Sound Off” about the hot-button issues and topics in their towns. The “Sound Off” line can be reached 24 hours a day,at (860) 928- 1818, ext. 150. Names may be omitted for “Sound Off” calls only, although you may leave a name or initials. All comments should be made clearly and concisely, to mini- “Every Town Deserves mize the potential for mistakes. Please remember that libelous comments, personal attacks and material that cannot be verified will not be published. “Sound Offs” may a Good Local Newspaper” also be e-mailed to [email protected]. We prefer that longer “Sound Offs” be e-mailed. Be sure to label the e-mail as a “Sound Off” submission. All “Sound ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Off” submissions are due by noon on Mondays. We look forward to hearing from you! A10 • Friday, February 19, 2010 THOMPSON VILLAGER Learning the role of a nurse practitioner

Now that you have read a few wise health and lifestyle choices. In Massachusetts, every NP must complete ent specialties, such as cardiology and gas- columns by me, you may be won- They are truly your Partners in at least a master’s degree and take and pass troenterology, and many in primary care. dering, “What is a nurse practi- Health.” an exam for certification before practicing NPs work in the inpatient units of tioner, anyway?” “More and more people are and calling themselves a nurse practitioner. Harrington Hospital in the hospitalist pro- A nurse practitioner (NP) is a choosing NPs as their primary, The role of an NP varies by state and by gram. master’s-prepared advanced prac- acute and/or specialty health care clinical area. I, for example, am able to As always, you have the choice to see an tice nurse who is an integral part provider. In addition to being top- assess, diagnose and treat a wide variety of NP or a physician if you go to an area where of the health care system. The notch health care providers, NPs problems in adult patients working with Drs. both are available. Some insurance compa- American Academy of Nurse deliver a unique blend of nursing Cohen, Hussain and Nasseri. I can perform nies, such as Blue Cross, are starting to rec- Practitioners (www.aanp.org) and medical care. They provide physicals, write prescriptions, order lab tests ognize and allow NPs as primary care uses this definition: comprehensive, personalized and X-rays, and give advice. Some nurse providers. Due to many factors including “NPs are advanced practice health education and counseling. practitioners have been trained to see a spe- lower cost, better availability,and the unique nurses who provide high-quality NPs assist patients in making bet- cialized population. Some can see children merging of medicine and nursing, many peo- health care services similar to HEALTHCARE ter lifestyle and health decisions. and infants; some specialize in working with ple are receiving care from a nurse practi- those of a doctor. NPs diagnose “NPs have distinguished them- older adults. Nurse practitioners can work in tioner. and treat a wide range of health HOUSECALL selves from other health care doctor’s offices, schools, clinics, hospitals, problems. They have a unique providers by focusing on the whole emergency rooms and nursing homes. Heather Briere, nurse practitioner,has more approach and stress both care and HEATHER BRIERE person when treating specific Through the Harrington HealthCare than 15 years of experience in nursing. She cure. Besides clinical care, NPs health problems and educating System, NPs work with doctors and other can be reached at the Harrington HealthCare focus on health promotion, dis- their patients on the effects those health care professionals to improve the at Hubbard Primary Care Office by calling ease prevention, health education problems will have on them, their health of the community. Some NPs work in (508) 943-5132. and counseling. They help patients make loved ones and their communities.” the doctor’s offices, including many in differ- Proposed budget is 0.8 percent down from 2009-’10

increased or decreased from the maries the town is expecting to 81.2 percent. The reason for the Groh said. “This is the first time BUDGET previous budget. Notably, the line fund for candidates vying to fill decline, Groh said, is partly from I’m saying this in seven years — continued from page 1 for Elections and Registration U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd’s seat when he shifting some busing costs to the any more reductions and I will explained why he was proposing increased by $11,690, or 23.4 per- leaves. The line for Public Works school system and partly from cut- have to cut services. What exactly that certain line items either cent, because of the upcoming increased by $21,699, or 3.1 percent, ting items from many of the town that means I don’t know yet, but I November election and for the pri- mostly, Groh said, because of departments. will have to make some suggestions changes in diesel fuel and gasoline Decreasing the budget was neces- to the Board of Selectmen if there ALL prices. Fringe Benefits increased sary but difficult, Groh said. are any more decreases.” FLAGS by $16,100, or 1.7 percent, because Revenue from the state is down and Groh said he tried to make the & SIZES of a 15 percent increase in health interest rates from banks have cuts as fair as possible. “Usually FLAGPOLES insurance costs and slight increas- decreased significantly. A surplus my philosophy is that everybody • Any State • Any Country es in workman compensation. of $250,100 was used last year for has to feel the pain a little bit, and a The proposed budget for many capital expenditures. little bit needs to be taken from • Open & Custom Flags line items was lower than the pre- Groh said that since joining the here and there,” he said. “This year Call Anne at vious year. The Data Processing board, he has never had a budget is more difficult than last. I’ve lost expenditure decreased by $4,781, or season like this one. 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director of the Connecticut ferent state social service Courtney said that he preventing child CHILDREN Commission on Children. agencies. voted against the massive abuse and neg- continued from page 1 “Where is the funding “I’m so glad you did this,” government bailout of Wall lect through few states examining the coming from, and will my said Zimmerman to Street, banks and large cor- support groups impact of the recession on parents’ taxes be raised?” Depointe. “We’re trying to porations last year, citing and home visits. children. asked Ashley Depointe, 9, of make things simpler and that he does not share all the She said that House Speaker Pomfret, about the funding cost less.” interests of Washington, on average, Christopher Donovan (D- for a bill the General According to statistics D.C. He said he is a big sup- child abuse and Meriden) established the Assembly is working on fol- from the state Commission porter of the American neglect cases task force last June to lowing the work from the on Children, an additional Recovery and Reinvestment participating in explore the specific impact task force. 35,000 children will fall into Act. this sort of net- of the economic crisis on the Urban, co-chair of the task poverty during the reces- “There were parts of the work are 3 per- family. Public hearings have force, told Depointe that the sion, and as adults, these ARRA bill toward the kids cent, while task force is still looking at children will earn an aver- who had nothing to do with there is 25 per- also been held in Hartford, Killingly resident Harold Reeves speaks during how children will be affected age of $19,000 less annually the outrageous practices cent participat- Bridgeport and Enfield and the public hearing for the Connecticut Task by cuts to services and other than their Connecticut peers that devastated families, that ing in the Quiet will also be held at various Force on Children in the Recession at Killingly locations in southeastern areas of the state budget. who avoided poverty. there isn’t a short- or long- Corner. Town Hall. Connecticut. She mentioned the possible The task force’s current term viability to workforce “Our region proposal of a progressive tax report states, according to that’s ready to take the world has the highest Those present from state Council, said that since that will impact residents the Commission on Children on,” he said. “It’s important rate of abuse because people government last Saturday there are limited programs with higher incomes, if and the U.S. Census, the eco- to work together at every can’t get out of their hous- were state Senate President in the region for parents, it’s taxes will be raised. nomic cost to Connecticut level of government and the es,” she said. “There’s no Pro Tempore Donald important to keep the ones “We’re trying to see which from forgone earnings and private sector to make sure public transportation. The Williams (D-Brooklyn), state that exist. programs work so your fami- poorer health to children kids don’t pay a price for need is apparent. These par- Rep. Mae Flexer (D- “There are essential pro- ly is better off,” said Urban. will run to $800 million per something they had ents want to be better par- Killingly), state Rep. Diana grams to keep working fami- The bill the General year. Also, it stated the per- absolutely no responsibility ents.” Urban (D-North Stonington) lies working,” she said. Assembly’s Select centage of state residents in creating.” Urban conceded that since and state Rep. Kevin Ryan Flexer said last Saturday’s Committee on Children is living in poverty jumped by Danielle DaSilva, grant the recession started, child (D-Montville). Also present meeting was effective, drafting deals with a broad the largest margin of any coordinator for Day Kimball abuse numbers in were Congressman Joe depicting residents’ unique array of issues, such as state in the country between Hospital in Putnam, said she Connecticut are going up Courtney (D-Conn., 2nd perspectives to the situation. childcare, family violence, 2007 and 2008. The percent- wants the state to step in to again. District) and Elaine “Like the transportation hunger and coordinating age of state children living help. She is the program “They were going down Zimmerman, executive issue,” said Flexer. “Some similar services among dif- in families with incomes manager at the Nurturing prior to the start of the couldn’t come to the hearing under the federal poverty Families Network at the hos- recession,” she said. because of that.” level rose from 11.1 percent pital, and it is facing a 30 per- Christine Rosati, Killingly She said once the final in 2007 to 12.5 percent in cent cut in funding. The pro- outreach coordinator for the report of the task force can 2008. gram seeks to aid families by Northeast School Readiness be put into legislation, it will go to the Select Committee on Children, and then move on to the Human Services Committee. For more information, the state task force and Commission on Children can be reached at (860) 240- 0290 or online at www.cga.ct.gov/COC.

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BY BRIAN AUSTIN The win was their eighth of the season, which qualifies the with less than a minute to go in the first quarter put Killingly SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Tigers (8-12) for the conference and state tournaments. ahead 12-2. But Tourtellotte started to crawl back. In typical NORTH GROSVENORDALE — The storyline heading into Things looked bleak for the Tigers early on, as they fell behind Tigers fashion, not one player stood out, but many contributed. last Monday night’s game at Tourtellotte was simple: The girls quickly and were struggling to sink shots. Devin Hill’s 3-pointer By halftime, they were down just two. They tied it up quickly in in white win, Tourtellotte makes the ECC and CIAC tourna- the third, on a Liz McKinley basket. A couple minutes later, ments. Lose to visiting Killingly (1-18 heading into the game) they pulled ahead for good, 20-18, on a Stephanie Lewis score. and the season’s over. Killingly (1-19) - 12 498- 33Killingly kept it close into the fourth quarter, even remaining For a few minutes, it was a scary scene at Tourtellotte as the Tourtellotte (8-12) - 4 10 15 21 - 50 just three points behind, 31-28, with six and a half minutes home team fell down, 9-0, quickly. Killingly was looking to remaining. But the Tigers went on an 8-1 run and pulled away. play the spoiler, and were making shots while nothing went Point totals for all scorers: The visitors only hit one field goal in the fourth quarter, and the Tigers’ way. K: Devin Hill 14, Molly Dyson 7, Taylor Sarty 7, Megan Hall 3, struggled at the free throw line. Stefanie Faucher, meanwhile, But the tides changed in the second quarter — Killingly Alicia Giambatista 2 nearly outscored the entire Killingly team (8-7) in the last struggled to score and Tourtellotte picked up intensity in the T: Sydney Padula 12, Stefanie Faucher 10, Marissa Tenant 8, Liz frame, just from foul shots. second quarter. The Tigers finally passed Killingly in the McKinley 8, Stephanie Lewis 6, Haley Anderson 2, Paige Biron 2, “We came out and were struggling to find the basket, but I third quarter, and went full steam ahead toward a 50-33 win. Rachel Kopacz 2. had confidence we would come back and make shots,” said Tourtellotte’s head coach Carla Faucher. Dion signs with Div. II Merrimack in soccer BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP Tourtellotte’s Danielle Dion inked Mejail and the coaching staff. She fell 2000. sport, is the speed at which it’s SPORTS CORRESPONDENT her name to receive a Division II in love with the campus on a visit last Dion’s coach is proud of her prodi- played. THOMPSON — On Wednesday, scholarship to play soccer for fall. Mejail has also brought stability gy. “It’s the next level up from my pre- Feb. 3 the college football world Merrimack University in Andover. to the program, coaching the “Any coach that watched her play mier team, and I know that I’m watched as the top high school “It’s always been my dream. I’m Warriors for the past 26 years. It also this year was like “wow,” what did ready,” she said. “I know that I have to recruits signed national letters of extremely excited and I know I’m helped that former Tourtellotte grad- she do to elevate her play? She train and I have to train hard. Right intent to play at the next level. ready,” said Dion. uate and soccer player Serena worked her butt off.” said Spinelli. now I want to focus on training, but Here in our part of the state, we Dion was originally planning to Germain also goes there. “She made a tremendous improve- there are no words to describe how didn’t have a high school football play at a small college in North “He (Mejail) seemed like he was ment in her level of play between her pumped I am to play at the next level. player sign with the University of Carolina, but when Merrimack head interested in the well-being of the junior and senior year, and I think I never thought I would be here.” Alabama or thee Ohio State coach Gabe Mejail saw her play at a students and the education because she’s going to fit in really well.” Dion started playing soccer at a University to play football. But by the showcase event he had to talk to her. that’s what I’m going there for,” said Dion knows the next level won’t be young age and was thankful for her time national signing day was over, Mejail went there to scout another Dion. “They welcomed me with open easy.Even though she has played at a past coaches Spinelli, Doug Dewesse athlete, but was wowed by Dion. arms when I went there on a visit. It high level on her club team called and John Petechenko for contribut- “One thing that was immediately just seemed like he wanted me there.” Blackwatch. Her premier team coach ing to her soccer success. Inside the noticeable was that she works hard. The last scholarship athlete in the has helped her take her soccer to the classrooms at Merrimack, Dion She works, works, works,” said girls’ soccer program was head coach next level. The biggest challenge the expects to major in business with a Mejail. “She also had some nice ath- Deb Spinelli’s daughter, Candace, in next level presents, no matter the focus on accounting. letic ability beyond the desire, and when you put those two together you have a kid that you want in your soccer program.” The absolute beginner’s guide to exercise After 26 years of coaching, Mejail knows what he’s looking ou’ve decided it’s time to start exercising. intensity physical activity, such as walking, on most days for in a player. Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step on of the week. Yet, if you’re getting less than that, you’re still “We’re very,very excited about your way to a healthy and improved body and going to see some benefits. It’s not like if you can’t do 30 the fact that she’s coming and mind. minutes, you shouldn’t do anything. However, if you do basically filling the void of two Y There is no arguing that exercise can help most people exercise regularly, and regularly spend time on cardio seniors that we graduated,” said lose weight, look more toned and trim, create a more posi- equipment at the gym, you should follow this rule: If you Mejail. “We don’t expect her to tive mental attitude, and improve your qual- haven’t broken a sweat, you aren’t work- carry the team, but we do expect ity of life. Of course, there’s a catch. You ing hard enough! her to contribute and I don’t see need to get — and keep — moving if you ASK A The first step to any workout routine is Courtesy photo any reason why she won’t. She’ll want to cash in on the benefits. This doesn’t to evaluate how fit you are for your chosen Danielle Dion, with coach Deb Spinelli, fit in well with what were trying necessarily mean following a strict, time- TRAINER physical activity. Whenever you begin an signs her letter of intent to play soccer to do.” consuming regimen at the gym — although exercise program, it’s wise to consult a at Merrimack College Dion was impressed with that can certainly reap benefits. The truth is, doctor. Anyone with major health risks, you can get rewards from many different MELISSA C. males aged 45 and older, and women aged types and levels of exercise. But you need to RICHARDS 55 and older should get medical clearance. make the investment of starting an exercise But, no matter what your medical condi- routine — dedicating yourself to it — with- tion, you can usually work out in some out throwing in the towel. way. And how much exercise should you do? For heart health, After assessing your fitness, it helps to set workout goals. the AHA recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate- For example, are you training to run a 5K? Do you want to hit the gym five times a week? Or just walk around the block without getting winded? 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deregulation, which, in turn, Williams said he hopes ty,” she added. banks have significantly WILLIAMS allows them to keep jobs and more consumers catch on to According to Harubin, Day restricted loans and lines of continued from page 1 employees’ health insurance the opportunity of electric Kimball has saved more than credit to small businesses, In 2005 and 2007, Williams plans. choice so they can save $500,000 over the last five and have severely restricted said the state and its public Also joining Williams at the money on their utility bills. years by switching electricity small business’ ability to sur- utilities commission passed press conference was Robert He said that for many house- providers. He said in 2002, 14 vive and succeed during the energy legislation that dereg- E. Smanik, president and holds, choosing a new electric Connecticut hospitals opted economic downturn. ulated how consumers are CEO and Day Kimball supplier can result in savings to aggregate Day Kimball’s The Democrats have pro- prodded to hook up with one, Healthcare; Greg Harubin, of up to $5 to $10 a month, and electricity load in order to sta- posed consolidating centralized electricity director of facilities manage- for businesses, the savings bilize and lower costs. At that Connecticut economic devel- provider, like Connecticut ment at Day Kimball can be even higher. point, the hospital sought opment entities, such as the Light and Power, and instead Hospital; and Jeanne Zesut, “We want people to know other electricity options. Department of Economic and let consumers choose among vice president and general there are ways they can Day Kimball is the largest Community Development a list of competitors. manager of Putnam immediately lower their electricity user in the region, and the Connecticut “It’s really just starting to Precision Molding, located at bills,” he added. Harubin added. Development Authority, pay off,” said Chris Kallaher, 11 Danco Road. Zesut said Putnam “Electrical deregulation which came at the behest of director of government and “One of our top priorities Precision Molding has been has had a significant positive the bipartisan support report regulatory affairs at Direct this legislative session is pro- able to save $16,000 over the financial impact on Day from the General Assembly’s Energy, based out of tecting and creating jobs,” last year alone by choosing a Kimball Health,” said Program Review and Brookline, Mass. “Right now said Williams. “In the competitive electricity Smanik. “In challenging eco- Investigations Committee. they’re projecting Willimantic-Danielson job provider. That is a lower rate nomic times, savings such as They believe this will become Connecticut will have suffi- market, the unemployment of 10.6 kilowatts per hour,ver- these helps us to allocate much more user-friendly to cient resources for the rate is 9.8 percent, one of the sus the 11.7 cents per hour spending to other health care small businesses by stream- future.” highest in the state. It is criti- offered by CL&P. resources in order to provide lining government functions He said that small business- cal that we help businesses “Putnam Precision high-quality healthcare to and ending duplication es are saving money from this save money and as a result Molding is a small custom our community.” efforts. Matt Sanderson photos protect and grow jobs.” injection molder of high per- For more information, Under this job plan, they State Senate President Pro formance and engineering Williams directs consumers propose to pay for it by levy- Tempore Donald Williams (D- grade plastics,” said Zesut. to visit ing a temporary surcharge to Brooklyn) speaks during a press “We compete against compa- www.ctenergyinfo.org. large businesses that received conference he held Tuesday, Feb. nies throughout the U.S. that Also during the press con- bonuses of $1 million or more 16 at Putnam Precision Molding are located in areas where ference, Williams talked in Troubled Asset Relief Inc., to talk about the Senate labor and manufacturing about the Senate Democrats’ Program funds from the Democrats’ jobs plan and to pro- costs are a great deal less than $20 million jobs plan cites job bailout. mote the state’s deregulation of our costs in the northeast. It growth as one of their top pri- The surcharge, Democrats the energy market to bring sav- is imperative that we strive to orities. say, will apply to the income ings to consumers. save manufacturing costs in In their proposal, they will years of 2010 and 2011 only. every way we can to remain suspend the $250 business The rate will be 2.47 percent competitive.” entity tax on “mom and pop” on the entire amount of a competitive energy market, Zesut said her company’s businesses for two years, in bonus that totals $1 million Zesut led attendees on a tour electricity costs represent 3.9 order to provide them tax or more. On top of of Putnam Precision percent of its current rev- relief. Next, they have pro- Connecticut’s existing Molding on Tuesday. enue. posed creating a small busi- income tax rate, the total “Our electricity costs ness revolving loan fund, to state income tax rate on Matt Sanderson may be From the left are Jeanne Zesut, vice president and general manager of reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. Putnam Precision Molding Inc.; Chris Kallaher, director of government would be significantly higher be administered by a business these bonuses would be 8.97 if we did not utilize the buy- financing entity. percent. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- and regulatory affairs at Direct Energy; and State Senate President Pro lagernewspapers.com. Tempore Donald Williams (D-Brooklyn) at a press conference held ing power created through Williams and other In addition to the savings Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Putnam Precision Molding. the deregulation of electrici- Democrats claim that big talk about the state’s now-

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Attendees enjoy themselves at TEEG’s 10th Have a Heart event.

ourtesy photos Gift baskets and other items were part of TEEG’s silent auction during the 10th Annual Have a Heart event at the Thompson Speedway Friday, Feb. 11. EEG holds 10th annual Have a Heart fund-raising auction derful thing to know the community is there TEEG for us and recognizes the need to keep servic- continued from page 1 es available.” Grant said the money raised during Grant said that despite the economic condi- Friday’s auction will support the organiza- tions, she was not surprised so many people tion’s many public services. These include a came out and were willing to support the food pantry, fuel assistance for people unable organization. Many people, she said, have to get help from the state, sponsorships to send friends, neighbors or family members who children to summer camp, a parent/child play- have been affected by the economy and there group and a summer lunch program. is a “heightened awareness” of the need for The record-setting profit from the auction the type of work TEEG performs. came at just the right time, Grant said. In “After years of doing work here, I know this recent years, the organization has lost a “sig- community is a pretty special place,” she said. nificant amount” of state funding, Grant “I’m not surprised anymore because this com- explained, and she expects TEEG will lose munity’s generosity has been demonstrated more next year. At the same time, because of over and over again. I’m pleased and apprecia- the downturn in the economy,more people are tive, but not surprised.” in need of assistance. “Community support at this time is more Rich Hosford can be reached by phone at (860) important than ever,” Grant said. “It’s a won- 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at rich@vil- lagernewspapers.com. Schools transfers ownership from Marian Fathers to Trinity Foundation MARIANAPOLIS continued from page 1 ed.” Ebbitt said the relationship between Trinity Foundation the Marians has been a suc- cessful partnership through- out the years and he is look- ing forward to continue work- ing in conjunction with them. “This truly has been a real partnership, and we are get- ting to where we wanted to get when we first signed the agreement,” he said. “It’s an excellent relationship. We couldn’t have done it without them.” Ebbitt said the sale will not significantly affect the stu- Courtesy photo dents, faculty or parents. The Ken Ebbitt, chairman of the Trinity Foundation Board, and Marian foundation is not looking to Father Tim Roth, MIC, chair of Theology, sign the paperwork for the alter how the school and school’s official transfer to the Trinity Foundation. classes are managed. The only changes he can foresee, Father Tim Roth, a 28-year Massachusetts and Rhode he said, are possible upgrades veteran of the school, said he Island, as well as 142 to the campus. was happy with the Trinity American and international “All that has changed is the Foundation’s management of boarding students represent- ownership of the school,” he the school and its plans for ing 15 foreign countries. said. “I think there will be no the future. Marianapolis is accredited by changes. However, once you “We are pleased to see our the New England Association own something, it’s easier to mission preserved for future of Schools and Colleges, and spend money on improve- generations,” he said. is approved by the ments as opposed to if you Marianapolis was founded Connecticut State don’t. As owners, we can bet- in 1926 as a school for Department of Education. ter shape the future of the Lithuanian boys. Today the Rich Hosford can be reached school. We will continue to school serves day students by phone at (860) 928-1818, ext. improve the product as we go from 35 communities 112, or by e-mail at rich@vil- forward.” throughout Connecticut, lagernewspapers.com. A16 • Friday, February 19, 2010 THOMPSON VILLAGER NEWS BRIEFS Seniors’ line dance class starts Feb. 25

THOMPSON — The Thompson Recreation Commission is offering an eight-week senior citizens’ line dancing session for beginners and returning students. Enjoy music and movement with this week- ly get-together. Participants can move at their own pace, socialize and get a nice aerobic workout. Line dancing also improves balance and enhances memory. No experience is nec- essary. Dances that will be taught include Waltz Across Texas, Line Polka, Jamaican Triple-Step, Elvira, Cha-cha, 4-Beats and more. Soft-soled shoes are required. Classes will be held on Thursdays begin- ning Fev. 25 at the Thompson/Library/ Community Center, 934 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. The beginner class will run from 10 to 10:45 a.m., and the continuing students class will be held from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Beginners may stay for the continuing class, and continuing students may attend the beginner class to review dances at no addi- tional charge. Registration for this eight-week series is required. Cost is $30 for Thompson residents over age 60 and $36 for non-residents over age 60. The cost for all participants under age 60 is $41. Download registration materials from the Web site, www.thompsonrec.org, stop by Thompson Town Hall to register, or call Thompson Recreation at (860) 923-9440 to have a registration form mailed.

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Hailing from South Central Massachusetts, the Island Castaways band NOT SO specializes in the engaging yet relaxing genre of music made famous by Jimmy QUIET Buffett. This Friday,Feb. 19, they join forces with another local group, the Usual CORNER Suspects, as well as 98.9 radio personalities Adam Webster and Matt Majkas, all to ben- MARK efit the earthquake-stricken people of Haiti. RENBURKE Both bands are really enthusiastic to put on a great show. Says the Castaways’ Joe Holea of the people who have helped make forms of entertainment are welcomed. this event happen: “No matter what difficul- (Family-friendly,please!) There is a request- ties we are struggling with, we still come ed $3 donation, which goes directly to the together and help those in need.” BUUC. The open mic is hosted by Amy The Benefit Evening for Haiti Relief is Herrera of Fiske and Herrera. For more happening from 8 p.m. to midnight at 12 information or for a featured slot, please Crane in Southbridge, Mass. contact Amy Herrera at On Saturday, Feb. 20, Slo-Grass, a [email protected]. Worcester (Mass.)-based bluegrass and Finally, a local duo on the rise, Tall acoustic music band will be the featured Heights (aka Paul and Tim), will compete in performers at the February Grass Roots the No Contracts Needed Battle of the Coffeehouse show. They play everything Bands Friday,Feb. 19, at McGann’s Pub near from Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan to Bill North Station, Boston. Online voting is at Monroe and Buddy Holly,plus some of their www.nocontractsneeded.com. Island Castaways Band own original songs, too. The Grass Roots FRIDAY, FEB. 19 Coffeehouse is located at the Rockdale Holland Road, Wales, Mass. Brickhouse Cafe, Willimantic, Conn. • Weight of Gravity — 9 p.m., TJ Congregational Church, 42 Fowler Road, • Sam James — Statz Sports Bar & Grill, SATURDAY, FEB. 20 Northbridge, Mass. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.; 341 North Main St., North Brookfield, Mass. O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be • Billy GoodSpeed — 9 p.m., Ye Olde • Earthquake Relief Benefit Concert fea- • Bill McCarthy — 8:30 p.m., Spruce Street available at the door for $12/$10 seniors and Tavern, West Brookfield, Mass. turing The Island Castaways and The Usual Tavern, Clinton, Mass. members/$5 students. For more informa- • Fergus “Green St.” CD release party — 8 Suspects — 8 p.m., The Cannery, 12 Crane, • Steve Willey — 7:30 p.m., Tavern on the tion, visit slograss.com, or call Bob at (617) p.m., Fiddler’s Green, Worcester, Mass. Southbridge, Mass., $10. Common, Rutland, Mass. 429-0347, or e-mail [email protected]. • “B&E” — 7 p.m., 9’s Neighborhood Bar, • Perseverance and Natalie Mercado with • Wibble & Friends — Statz Sports Bar & The Brookfield Unitarian Universalist 136 Millbury St., Worcester, Mass. Just Brad — 9 p.m., Mill Street Brews, Grill, North Brookfield, Mass. Church is hosting an open mic night every • Rob Adams — 7 to 11 p.m., Ugly Duckling Southbridge, Mass., 21-plus, $5, 18 through • Charlie Johnson — 8 p.m., Granville’s second and fourth Tuesday of the month Loft at The Whistling Swan Restaurant, 20, $10. Pub, 40 Chestnut St., Spencer, Mass. (barring holidays). Sign-ups start at 5:45 Sturbridge, Mass. • The Reprobates — 9 p.m., The Pump pm. Songwriters, poets, stand-up and other • Lovecats — 9 p.m., Wales Irish Pub, 16 House, Southbridge, Mass. Turn To HOT SPOT, page 2 • The Electric Trains — 6:30 p.m., Fred’s A Winter’s blues in the night

BY CHRISTOPHER TANGUAY VILLAGER STAFF WRITER SOUTHBRIDGE — There is something prestigious about sitting on stage, especially among the royalty of blues musicians. There will always be people who want to see wild-man, rock and roll stage antics, but those performers who are of the proper ilk allow the music to stand on its own. Riley “B.B.” King, arguably the most iden- tifiable voice and face in blues — armed with his darling Gibson Lucille — has performed from a seat on stage for decades. While some will attribute the chair beneath a hardened bluesman as a product of age, or the toll a hard lifestyle undoubtedly takes on one’s body, there is more to it. While seated; while comfortable; while not occupying oneself with the need to visually stimulate an audience in lieu of truly mov- ing them with sound, a musician can make something amazing. Blues legend Johnny Winter made a return visit to From a chair in the center of the stage at Mill Street Brews Saturday, playing the blues-rock Mill Street Brews on Mill Street in hybrid of which he helped to originate. Southbridge, blues soldier Johnny Winter made something amazing. admired since childhood, and he shared On Saturday, Feb. 13, Winter played to a members of his own backing band with capacity crowd that spanned generations — Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble. parents and grandparents with young chil- In 1988, Winter was inducted into the Blues dren in tow to town councilors and local Foundation Hall of Fame. business execs. “As a music fan, and as a musician, it does- At 65, bone thin and frail-looking — a n’t get any better than this guy,” Mill Street deceiving appearance — Winter can hammer Brews owner Seth Loconto said of Winter. out a blues riff, and once his voice is warmed Highlighting Winter’s status as a true-blue up, sing just like he was 24, standing on the guitar man, Loconto mentioned Winter’s Woodstock stage all over again. performance at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads A revered figure on the national and inter- Guitar Festival in July 2007, which show- national blues scene since the 1960s, Winter has shared — and stolen — the stage from a cased the best blues players from around the who’s who of musical monsters such as Jimi world. Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. “He’s up on stage playing — he’s surround- Winter’s first professional collaboration ed by Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, outside the band in which he played with his John Mayer, Derek Trucks, Joe Perry from brother Edgar — leader of the famed Edgar Aerosmith — Johnny Winter is a huge icon,” Winter Group — was an impromptu jam ses- Loconto said. “He’s an icon to some of our sion with B.B. King himself. icons.” At 17 years old in 1962, Winter got enough Despite a 15-minute intermission around people to ask the King to let the skinny white 10 p.m. due to a blown amplifier, Winter kept kid — Winter was born with albinism — that Mill Street on its feet until almost midnight awkwardly stuck out of the predominantly with a set that included covers of Hendrix’s black crowd to join him on stage. “Red House” and Bobby Womack’s “It’s All Figuring there was at least enough imme- Over Now,” made popular by the Rolling diate interest in then unknown Winter, King Stones, as well as some of his own originals. let the kid on stage and handed over his Whether people left Mill Street Saturday instrument. night with a t-shirt, autographed photo, bot- A few minutes later, Winter walked off tle of Winter’s Screamin’ Demon hot sauce stage to a standing ovation, having solidified or just pounding eardrums and dancing feet, his budding reputation in his hometown of the intense cheering and alcohol-induced Beaumont, Texas, and his prowess grew screams of appreciation were right on: from there. Johnny Winter was in Southbridge. Since that fateful night in Texas, Winter For more information on upcoming events has released more than two-dozen albums, at the Mill, visit www.millstreetbrews.com. and has amassed almost as many Grammy nominations — he won a few for his work Christopher Tanguay may be reached at with Muddy Waters. Winter also lent his (508) 909-4132, or by e-mail at chops to John Lee Hooker, whom he had [email protected]. B2 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, February 19, 2010 VILLAGER REAL ESTATE Villager Homescape A True Victorian Era Historic Home in Pomfret, CT

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VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager Island Castaways and the Usual Suspects play for Haiti "Every Home, Every Week" Open House Directory HOT SPOT Norwich — 6:30 p.m., Fred’s Worcester, Mass. continued from page 1 Brickhouse Cafe, Willimantic, Conn. • Hillbillies with Extreme WEDNESDAY, FEB. 24 • The Wills — 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Measures benefit concert and dinner • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World If your open house isn’t listed here... Sturbridge, Mass. for Daily Bread — 5:30 p.m., East — 7:30 p.m., Beatniks, Worcester, • Rob Adams — 7 to 11 p.m., Ugly Woodstock Congregational Church, Mass. call your realtor Duckling Loft at The Whistling Swan Woodstock, Conn., $7/$15. • Open mic with Russ Mineau — 7 Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass. SUNDAY, FEB. 21 to 10 p.m., Victoria Station Cafe, • Slograss — 7:30 p.m., Rockdale Putnam, Conn. Congregational Church, 42 Fowler • Blues Jam with Bootsy and Da • Bruce Johns Jam-a-long — 6:30 Road, Northbridge, Mass. Funk — 3 to 7 p.m., Chooch’s, North p.m., Fred’s Brickhouse Cafe, • The Breakfast with The Stop and Brookfield, Mass. Willimantic, Conn. The Shoeless Boys — 9 p.m., Mill • Blues Jam with Dwight Perry and • Yankee Notions — 7 p.m., audito- Street Brews, Southbridge, Mass., 21- T’Rumble Band — 4 p.m., Trumbull rium at Nichols College, 118 Center plus, $10, 18 through 20, $15. Bar & Grille, Spencer, Mass. Road, Dudley, Mass. • EQUINOX — 8 p.m., The Cannery, • Open mic with Rick Harrington 12 Crane, Southbridge, Mass., $5. Band — 3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25 • TripleShot — 9 p.m., The Pump Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I. • Lisa Martin — 7:30 p.m., The House, Southbridge, Mass. MONDAY, FEB. 22 Copper Stallion, Sturbridge, Mass. • Tom Revane — 8:30 p.m., Chuck’s • Rob Adams — 6 to 10 p.m., Ugly To have your open house Steakhouse, Auburn, Mass. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World Duckling Loft at The Whistling Swan • Live Music Night with “B&E” — 7:30 p.m., Vinny T’s, 7 Boston Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass. listed in this directory Band, Darcy Panarelli, Larry, Gerry Turnpike, Shrewsbury, Mass. • Jim Shiffrin — 6:30 p.m., Fred’s Cullan, the Matt Brouer Trio — 8:30 Brickhouse Cafe, Willimantic, Conn. TUESDAY, FEB. 23 please contact p.m. to 12:30 a.m., PACC, 37 Harris If you’re a live act who would like St., Webster, Mass. • Open mic with Amy Herrera — to be featured, know of someone else Stephanie @ (860)928-1818 • “Poolshark” Dave’s Sublime Cove 5:45 p.m., BUUC, 9 Upper River St., who is or simply want to let us know — 8 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster, On the Common, Brookfield, Mass., about an upcoming gig, e-mail me at Mass. [email protected]. ® $3. Tell your Realtor • Delta Generators — 8 p.m., The • Jared Fiske — 7:30 p.m., The Anything I get before Friday of each Vanilla Bean, Pomfret, Conn., $12. Copper Stallion, 538 Main St., week will make the following Friday’s The Villager sent you! • Lisa Martin — 9:30 p.m., The Gold Sturbridge, Mass. paper. Keep the music live and not so Eagle at The Laurel House, Dayville, • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World quiet here in Northeastern Conn. — 7:30 p.m., Greendale’s Pub, Connecticut and Central • Open mic with Music Center of Massachusettts! Cake Challenge to be held Feb. 27, 28

HARTFORD — The Connecticut Cake youth and culinary students, to professionals Cake-Off”; Vanessa Greeley (New Jersey) and Competition and Cake Challenge will be held and masters. Carolina Lara (New Jersey) from WE TV’s Saturday, Feb. 27, and Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Planning a wedding in the near future? “Wedding Cake Wars”; and Steven Ciccone Hartford Marriott Downtown, 200 Columbus Walk through the Wedding Cake Salon and see (Virginia) from the Societe Culinaire Boulevard, Hartford. This year’s theme is the latest styles and intricate work that is cre- Philanthropique de New York, four-time Gold “Child’s Play.” ated, as well as view today’s wedding trends, Medal winner. TLC’s Buddy Valastro, the Cake Boss, will techniques and products, Challenges spotlight sugar artists creating make a special appearance. Stop by for In addition, classes and demonstrations will in front of a live audience. With only 3 1/2 “Brunch with Buddy,” followed by a two-hour show the latest trends, techniques and prod- hours to work, celebrity judges will explain presentation during which he will talk about ucts. Vendors will showcase cake decorating the techniques and announce their winners. his cakes, his famous family and his very pop- products, tools and supplies. For more information, to purchase your ular TV show. A photo opportunity will follow. Many well-known and talented sugar artists tickets or for a registration form, visit the Web Valastro will later serve as a judge for the Live from television competitions will also be at site at www.ctcakecompetition.com. Or, con- Cake Challenge in the afternoon. this event, including Michelle Bommarito tact event directors at info@ctcakecompeti- Want to see sugar art first hand? Come to (Michigan) and Carol Murdock (Connecticut) tion.com, or call Kathy Farner at (860) 786-8817 the Cake Gallery to view the creative carousel from the Food Network “Cake Challenges”; or Beth Lee Spinner at (860) 617-3989. of cakes and sugar art by competitors from Becky Rink (Ohio) from TLC’s “The Ultimate VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, February 19, 2010 B3 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to sjarvis@villagernewspa- pers.com, or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Joseph N. Fortin Sr., 72 John J. Zurowski, 66 CENTRAL VILLAGE — He was predeceased by a son, Joseph N. Fortin Sr., 72, of James Fortin. BROOKLYN — John J. Mr. Zurowski had many Central Village, died Born March 1, 1937, in Zurowski, 66, of accomplishments during his Friday, Feb. 12, at Day Putnam, he was the son of the Brooklyn, passed away lifetime. He was a member of Kimball Hospital in late Normand and Clara unexpectedly Tuesday, the Mortlake Fire Department Putnam. (Racicot) Fortin. He had made Feb. 9, in Florida. and of the West Wauregan Fire He was the beloved hus- his home Central Village for He was the husband of Department before the merger band of Joan more than 40 years. Nancy S. Nicola, whom he with Mortlake, where he (Guevremont) Fortin. They Mr. Fortin served in the U.S. Navy. He was married Aug. 31, 1963, at served as deputy chief for 12 years. He was a were married Jan. 4, 1958. an extruder operator, working at Triangle Our Lady of LaSalette. member of the Quinebaug Valley Chiefs In addition to his wife, he leaves his chil- PWC in Jewett City. A life member of the In addition to his wife of 47 years, he leaves Association. A lifetime member of the dren, Joseph Fortin Jr. of St. Germain, Wis., Central Village Fire Company, he had served his daughter, Sherri A. Soucy, and her hus- Brooklyn Fair, he was involved with the Donna Jernstrom of Central Village, Karen as fire chief. band Cliff of Brooklyn; his son, Michael J. Brooklyn Democratic Town Committee and Fortin of North Grafton, Mass., Cathy Butts Mr. Fortin was an avid NASCAR fan and a Zurowski, and his wife Tress of Brooklyn; served as a constable for the town of of Glover, Vt., and Colette Bowes of UCONN women’s basketball fan. His hobbies four grandchildren, Cole Soucy, Brittni Brooklyn. In addition, Mr. Zurowski was a Waterbury; his sisters, Clair Rock of Maine included fishing and hunting. Soucy, Travis Zurowski and Joshua member of the Seaport Sam’s Camping Club. and Pauline St. Cyr of Putnam; 11 grandchil- A memorial service was held Monday,Feb. Emerson; a sister, Helen Ferland, and hus- He was a member of the International Union dren; six great-grandchildren; and several 15, at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 band Rene of Putnam; two brothers, Vincent of Bricklayer’s and Allied Craftworkers nieces and nephews. Grove St., Putnam. Zurowski of Natick, Mass., and Timothy Local 1, of Connecticut, was an instructor for Zurowski and wife Marci of New Hampshire; the Masons Union and was a part of the many nieces and nephews; his sidekick, Len Extreme Makeover Team with B. W. Dexter Arthur L. Kempf, 90 Albee, of Brooklyn; his fishing buddy, Arnie in Voluntown. He was involved with the Johnson, of New York; and many friends that Killingly/Brooklyn Football Association and DANIELSON — Arthur Louis Kempf, 90, of Mr. Kempf resided at Maple Courts for sev- he met throughout his life. coached with the Brooklyn Little League. Danielson, died Feb. 4 at Regency Heights eral years. Prior to living at Maple Courts, he John was predeceased by his grandson, Mr. Zurowski will always be remembered Nursing Home in Danielson. had been a resident of Rogers for many Riley Soucy. by his family,for his devotion, hard work and He was the beloved husband of Jennie years. The son of the late Peter and Victoria being an accomplished handyman. He was (Adamczyk) Kempf, who died in November He had been employed at the InterRoyal (Piscatelli) Zurowski, he was born April 27, always the first person to lend a hand in any 2005. They were married Aug. 30, 1952. Mills in Plainfield in the maintenance 1943, in Putnam. He was a longtime resident situation. He always referred to himself as a He leaves several nieces and nephews. department. of Brooklyn. “Jack of All Trades and a Master of None.” Born Dec. 22, 1919, in Pomfret, he was the The funeral was private at the request of Mr. Zurowski attended St. James School A Mass of Christian Burial was held son of Charles and Annie (Shea) Kempf. He the family.The Gagnon and Costello Funeral and Ellis Technical School. He joined the U.S. Monday, Feb. 15, at Our Lady of LaSalette in was the last member of his family, having Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, was in Coast Guard and was honorably discharged Brooklyn. Burial with military honors was been predeceased by his three brothers, charge of the arrangements. in 1964. in Holy Cross Cemetery in Danielson. The Joseph, Charles and William, and his four To share a memory, “light a candle” at Before retiring in 2005, Mr. Zurowski was Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 sisters, Agnes Riester, Mildred Kempf, www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. employed by B.W. Dexter, Danielson, as a Reynolds St., Danielson, directed the Francis Real and Irene Cotnoir. union mason. arrangements. He loved the outdoors, camping with fami- Donations may be made in his memory to ly and friends, fly fishing, ice fishing, saltwa- the Mortlake Fire Department, Brooklyn or Anne M. Koback, 90 ter fishing at Charlestown Breachway, the to the Heart Association. ocean, and spending the winters camping in To share a memory, “light a candle” at BLACKSTONE, Mass. — Anne M. (Hreha) Mrs. Kroback worked for Spag’s Supply Co. Florida. www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. Koback, 90, of Blackstone, died Feb. 11, at the in Shrewsbury for several years. Beaumont Nursing Home. Her funeral was held Monday,Feb. 15, from She was the beloved wife of the late John the Egidio DiPardo and Sons Funeral Home, Lucille B. Loos, 68 Koback. 75 Harris Ave., Woonsocket, R.I., with a Mass She leaves a son, John J. Koback of of Christian Burial in St. Paul’s Church in POMFRET — Lucille B. Connecticut Bank and Trust Co. She later Vernon, Conn.; two daughters, Anne Keegan Blackstone. Burial was in St. Paul’s Loos, 68, of Wrights worked as an executive secretary at Loos & and her husband Thomas of Shrewsbury Cemetery, Blackstone. Crossing Road, Pomfret, Co. and CEM Corp. In 1983, she and her hus- and Marilyn Koback of Woodstock, Conn.; Donations in her memory may be made to passed away peacefully band purchased the Huntsman Motor Lodge two grandchildren, Kelly Danielson of St. Paul’s Stain-Glass Window Restoration Wednesday, Feb. 10, at her in West Dennis, Mass. They operated the Providence, R.I., and John L. Koback of Fund. home. motor lodge until 1998 when they returned to Ashburnham, Mass.; three great-grandchil- Please visit the Dipardofuneralhome.com. She was the beloved wife Pomfret. dren and several nieces and nephews. of David A. Loos Sr. They Mrs. Loos enjoyed reading, spending time were married April 2, 1977. in the sun, wintering in Florida, traveling Born Sept. 10, 1941, in with her husband and, most of all, spending Lorraine B. Peabody, 80 Putnam, she was the daughter of Ernest time with her family, her dog Jill and espe- Beausoleil of Killingly and the late Gertrude cially her grandchildren. BROOKLYN — Lorraine B. Peabody, 80, of Albert, Walter and Lawrence Hubert. (Viens) Beausoleil. A memorial Mass was held at St. James Pleasant View Drive, died Wednesday, Feb. Born in Putnam, April 30, 1929, she was the In addition to her husband and her father, Church in Danielson. Burial will be in South 10, at Kindred Crossing West in New London. daughter of the late Omer and Wilhelmina she leaves her children, Leslie Avallone of Cemetery, Pomfret, in the spring. The She was the wife of Wallace V. Peabody. (LaBonte) Hubert. She graduated from St. Mooresville, N.C., and David Loos Jr. of Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 They were married Sept. 1, 1949. James School and was a 1947 graduate of Brimfield, Mass.; a brother, Ernest Reynolds St., Danielson, handled arrange- In addition to her husband, she leaves her Killingly High School. Beausoleil, of Edgewater, Fla.; two sisters, ments. daughter, Debra Ann Sarault, and husband Mrs. Peabody worked for many years as an Jeannine Duby of Edgewater, Fla., and In lieu of flowers, donations may be made David of Ligonier, Pa.; a brother, Donald assistant purchasing agent at the former Yvette Zahansky of Brooklyn; grandchildren in her memory to any organization that cares Hubert, of Danielson; a sister, Elizabeth Danco in Dayville. Brandon and Bridget; several nieces and for the well being of animals, an animal shel- Hubert, of Dayville; a grandson, Jeffrey A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was nephews; and her dearest friends Sandra ter or rescue. David Sarault; and many nieces and held Tuesday, Feb. 16, at St. James Church, Hebert and Theresa Ennis. To share a memory, “light a candle” at nephews. Danielson. Burial will be in the spring in After graduating from Killingly High www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. She was predeceased by her sisters, Dayville Cemetery. Tillinghast Funeral School, Mrs. Loos was employed as a teller at Jeannette Graves and Patricia LaPorte, and Home, 433 Main St., Danielson, is directing her brothers, Francis, Norman, Raymond, the arrangements. LEGALS

HEARING NOTICE Britain, Connecticut. the following: THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND Pursuant to provisions of General Statutes § RETURNED TO THE ASSESSOR’S 16-50m and Section 16-50j-21 of the The Council directs that all testimony and Applicant OFFICE BY THE CLOSE OF THE BUSI- Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, exhibits be pre-filed with the Council and all Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless NESS DAY ON FEBRUARY 20TH. You will be notice is hereby given that the Connecticut parties and intervenors by March 4, 2010. In notified by mail regarding the time and date Siting Council (Council) will conduct a public accordance with the State Solid Waste Its Representative of your appointment. hearing on Thursday, March 11, 2010, begin- Management Plan, the Council requests that Kenneth C. Baldwin, Esq. Dated February 12, 2010 ning at 3:00 p.m., and continued at 7:00 p.m., all filings be submitted on recyclable paper, Robinson & Cole LLP Frances Roy, Chairman at the Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169, primarily regular weight white office paper. 280 Trumbull Street February 19, 2010 Woodstock, Connecticut, and thereafter as Please avoid using heavy stock paper, col- Hartford, CT 06103-3597 necessary.The hearing will be on an applica- ored paper, and metal or plastic binders and LEGAL NOTICE tion from Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon separators. A copy of the application is available for THOMPSON INLAND WETLANDS Wireless for a Certificate of Environmental review at the Council’s office during office COMMISSION Compatibility and Public Need for the con- Individuals are encouraged to participate hours at 10 Franklin Square, New Britain, The Thompson Inland Wetlands struction, maintenance and operation of a through their elected officials, and other Connecticut, (860) 827-2935. The Council Commission voted on the following applica- telecommunications facility located at 445 party/intervenor groupings. has assigned this application docket no. 397. tion(s) at its February 9, 2010 meeting: Prospect Street, Woodstock, Connecticut. 1. APPROVED: Permit Application #10- Any person seeking to be named or admitted February 9, 2010 01-01: Brian Sheldon, Bull Hill Road, Map 47, The purpose of the hearing is to hear evi- as a party or intervenor to the proceeding Connecticut Siting Council Block 104, Lot 89N. To conduct regulated dence on the applicant’s contentions that the may file a written request to be so designat- activity associated with land clearing to cre- public need for the facility outweighs any ed at the office of the Connecticut Siting February 19, 2010 ate a logging landing. adverse environmental effects that would Council, 10 Franklin Square, New Britain, 2. APPROVED: Permit Application #10- result from the construction, operation, or Connecticut 06051, on or before March 4, TOWN OF WOODSTOCK 01-02: Stephen Dahl, Brookside Drive, Map maintenance of a tower, ground equipment, 2010. The Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled 105, Block 40, Lot 6. To conduct regulated and access road. The 3:00 p.m. hearing ses- a Public Hearing for February 23, 2010 at activity associated with refilling a trench dug sion will provide the applicant, parties, and Parties and intervenors will be allowed to 7:30 p.m., Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route through wetlands. Conditions. intervenors an opportunity to cross-examine submit briefs and proposed findings of fact 169, lower level, conference room B, to hear Francesca Morano, Chair positions. The applicant will be allowed a final within 30 days after the close of the hearing. the following: #10-01 Carol Reiss, 61 Thompson Inland Wetlands Commission rebuttal. Briefs will be entertained after the Crooked Trail Extension (Map 7272, Block February 9, 2010 close of the last hearing session. The 7:00 Any person who is not a party or intervenor 34, Lot 188W) - Seeking relief from Article VI, February 19, 2010 p.m. hearing session will be reserved for the to this proceeding may file a written state- Section 1. A 6, (side yard setback). Chair public to make brief statements into the ment with the Council at the hearing or any William Brower Town of Eastford record. Cross-examination of parties and time up to 30 days thereafter. Such state- February 12, 2010 Connecticut intervenors will resume, if necessary, after all ments will become part of the record. No writ- February 19, 2010 Planning Commission statements have been heard. ten statement or any other material, evi- Notice of Decision dence, or other information will be accepted LEGAL NOTICE On February 9, 2010 the Commission The Council will conduct a public field review from any person not a party or intervenor to BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS made the following decision: of the proposed site on Thursday, March 11, the proceeding after 30 days following the TOWN OF THOMPSON File #SD-10001 – Request to void 2010, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The applicant close of the hearing, except as otherwise The Board of Assessment Appeals for the Subdivision, Still River Subdivision, Route will fly a balloon during the field review to prescribed by law or the Council. Town of Thompson will meet during the 198, Map # 39, Block #9, Lot5 & 6A – simulate the height of the proposed facility. month of March in the Assessor’s office on Approved with conditions. A verbatim transcript of the hearing ses- the second floor of the town hall on the fol- Details can be found in the minutes filed Applicable law for this proceeding includes sion(s) will be made and deposited with the lowing dates: at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Office the Public Utility Environmental Standards Town Clerk’s Office of the Woodstock Town March 8th, 2010 at 6:30pm Building, 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT. Act, General Statutes § 16-50g, et seq., and Hall for the convenience of the public. March 15th, 2010 at 6:30pm Dated at Eastford, CT this 10th day of Sections 16-50j-1 through 16-50v-la of the March 16th, 2010 at 6:30pm February 2010. Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Requests for information in alternative for- To hear any persons claiming to be aggriev- Susan Patenaude mats or for sign-language interpreter ser- ed by the doings of the Assessor of the Town Recording Secretary The Council will hold a pre-hearing confer- vices must be submitted in writing by March of Thompson. February 19, 2010 ence on procedural matters on Monday, 4, 2010. Persons wishing such a hearing ARE February 22, 2010 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at ADVISED TO GO TO THE ASSESSOR’S the Council’s office, 10 Franklin Square, New The applicant of this facility is represented by OFFICE TO OBTAIN AN APPEAL FORM. B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, February 19, 2010

OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to sjarvis@villagernewspa- pers.com, or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Maria Angelos, 55 DANIELSON — Maria Angelos, 55, of She was a two-term president of the Holy Ralph W. Howland, 90 Danielson, died peacefully Monday, Feb. 8, Trinity Greek Orthodox Church council in NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Ralph W. Army during World War II. He surrounded by her family. Danielson. Howland, 90, of Linehouse worked as a master furniture She leaves two sons, Nicholas Drane and Ms. Angelos had a lifelong passion for Road, died Friday, Feb. 12, craftsman for Risom his wife Atsuko Iso of Boston, Mass., and horses and competed in and taught dressage at Day Kimball Hospital. Manufacturing. He was also Christopher Drane of Danielson; a sister, for many years. She also loved photography, He was the loving hus- the founder of Ralph’s Clara Angelos, and her son Adrian Joyner, of dancing, travel, reading, cheering on the Red band of Claire (Langelier) Disposal. A longtime Danielson; and a brother, Peter Angelos, and Sox and Patriots, and spending time with Howland for 59 years. Scoutmaster for Troop 30 in his wife Karen of Randolph, Mass. family and friends. In addition to his wife, he Quinebaug, he enjoyed camping and espe- Born in Putnam on Nov. 13, 1954, she was The funeral was held Saturday, Feb. 13, at leaves his daughter, Linda cially enjoyed spending time with his family. the daughter of Julia Angelos and the late Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Demers, and her husband His funeral was held Thursday, Feb. 18, at Nikolaos Angelos. Danielson. Burial was in Westfield Cemetery, Roland of North St. Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale. Ms. Angelos was employed as dean of Danielson. The Tillinghast Funeral Home, Grosvenordale; her brother-in-law, Raymond Burial with military honors was in St. admissions at Quinebaug Valley Community 433 Main St. Danielson, directed the arrange- Langelier, of Wilsonville; his grandchildren, Joseph Cemetery.Valade Funeral Home han- College, where she was also an adjunct pro- ments. Brian Demers of Putnam and Kevin Demers dled arrangements. fessor. She received a Bachelor of Arts in In lieu of flowers, donations in her memo- of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and his great-grandson, Memorial donations may be made to Spanish from Eastern Connecticut State ry can be made to Holy Trinity Greek Payton Demers. Community Ambulance, P.O. Box 874, North University and a Master of Arts with honors Orthodox Church, P.O, Box 236, Danielson, Born in 1920 in Webster, Mass., he was the Grosvenordale, CT 06255. in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic CT 06239. son of the late Elizabeth Howland. Institute. Mr. Howland served as a sergeant in the Muriel G. Brundrett, 92 Ralph H. Ewings, 74 PUTNAM — Muriel G. Church, she was a longtime member of the WOODSTOCK — Ralph The son of the late Ellsworth and Margaret Brundrett, 92, of West Wolf Den and Highland Granges, where she H. Ewings, 74, of 27 (Sampson) Ewings, he was born in Thompson Road, died served as grange master and had served as a Meehan Road, died Worcester, Mass., and lived in Webster, Mass., Saturday, Feb. 13, at home. Pomona officer. She was a Pomfret Girl Scout Thursday,Feb. 11, at home. most of his life. She was the beloved leader and led a day camp at Mashamouquet He leaves two sons, Mr. Ewings was a retired machinist, hav- wife of Lewis Brundrett. for several summers. Mark J. Ewings of Georgia ing worked for Chain Belt in Auburn. He died in 1999. Her hus- Mrs. Brundrett enjoyed knitting and had and Jay Collard of Oxford, Funeral services and burial were the con- band adored her through- knitted more than a thousand baby hats for Mass.; two daughters, venience of the family. Shaw-Majercik out their 59 years of mar- Day Kimball Hospital. Susan Proffit of Georgia Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, direct- riage. She was a great lover of cats and took in and Dawn Marie Kupiec of Woodstock; a ed arrangements. She leaves her daughter, Muriel “Bonnie” many strays. She enjoyed cooking, baking brother, Russell Ewings, of West Brookfield, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Achtemeier, with whom she made her home, and canning, and she was very proud of her Mass.; six grandchildren; two great-grand- the Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut, and her grandson, David Carter, and his wife grandson David for all of his accomplish- children; and several nieces and nephews. P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Allyson of Dayville. ments. Born Nov. 16, 1917, in Needham, she was During Prohibition, she would assist her the daughter of the late Harvey M. and Ethel father in bootlegging his whiskey business. Mae (Wry) Gebbes. She moved to Pomfret in A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Robert P. Steen 1946. Following a house fire in 1961, she relo- Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Abington cated to Killingly and made her home for Congregational Church, Route 97, Abington. ASHFORD — Robert P. ily, of Putnam; and the crew of the Ashford many years in the Dayville-Rogers section of The Smith & Walker Funeral Home, of 148 Steen, of Bebbington Dunkin’ Donuts. Killingly.She had lived with her daughter for Grove St., Putnam, handled arrangements. Road, passed away peace- He was predeceased by his son, the last several years. Donations may be made in her memory to fully at home with his Christopher John Plasse. Mrs. Brundrett was a graduate of the Whiskers Animal Shelter, 342 Lathrop Road, family by his side after a Born Aug. 4, 1939, he was the son of the late Burdett Business School in Boston. She was Plainfield, CT 06374. courageous battle with William and Irene (Massey) Steen. a bookkeeper-office manager at WT Grants To share a memory with her family, “light cancer. Mr. Steen retired from the State of and Putnam Hertzel. a candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. He was the beloved Connecticut Department of Corrections and A member of the Abington Congregational husband of Patricia from the Judicial Marshals. (Donlin Plasse) Steen. He enjoyed NASCAR racing (Tony In addition to his wife, Pat, he leaves his Stewart), Philadelphia Eagles football, daughter, Jennifer (Thomas) Libby; his Boston Red Sox and UCONN men and Normand L. Gagnon, 81 grandson Christopher, John Peck, whom he women’s basketball. loved to spend time with; his daughters, Lisa The funeral was private. QUINEBAUG — worked for the American (Manfred) Koehl of Brooklyn and Robyn Donations may be made to the Day Kimball Normand L. Gagnon, 81, Optical Co. in Southbridge, (Frank) Butash of Danielson; granddaughter Oncology Department in his name, to P.O. of Top View Drive, died Mass., and later worked for Rachael Morgan Butash of Danielson; his Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Stanton Tool & Die and several sister, Joan (Arthur) Derosier, and her fami- To share a memory with his family,“light a Matulaitis Nursing Home other tool and die companies ly; a brother, Donald Steen, and his family; candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. in Putnam, after an ill- before retiring many years ago. his brother-in-law, Robert Donlin, and his ness. He was a volunteer fireman family; some special friends, the Carter fam- He leaves his wife of 60 for the Quinebaug Fire Department. years, Theresa C. His funeral Mass was held Saturday, Feb. (Champeau) Gagnon, and his daughter, 13, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, Walter Albert Bellen Jr., 65 Kathryn M. Gagnon, both of Quinebaug. 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass He was predeceased by a brother, Lionel in St. Stephen’s Church. Burial was in New BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Walter Albert Mr. Bellen served in the Gagnon, and a sister, Alice Gagnon. Notre Dame Cemetery in Southbridge. Bellen Jr. (“Bruver” or “Red”), 65, passed United States Air Force as Born in Worcester, he was the son of Donations may be made to the American away Feb. 9 at Brattleboro Memorial Airman Basic from April 7, Dosithe and Catherine (Gagnon) Gagnon. Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road, Hospital. 1961, to Nov. 29, 1962. Mr. Gagnon was a U.S. Coast Guard veter- Suite 400, Waltham, MA, 02451-1991. He leaves daughters Diane Durkee and He was married to Ann an of World War II and was a U.S. Army vet- Please visit Karyn Colby; sons Jeff and Tom Bellen; five Minerelli but later divorced. eran of the Korean War. www.morrillfuneralhome.com. grandchildren; sisters Ruth Annable, Anna, After he retired, he enjoyed A tool and die and mold maker, Mr.Gagnon Jean and Janet Bellen; brothers Donald and Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, dining out, motorcy- Michael Bellen; and his companion of 16 cling and being outside. He was a volunteer years, Carolynne Getchell. driver for the Retired and Senior Volunteer The son of Walter Albert Bellen Sr. and Program. Victoria T. Ceppetelli, 94 Marjorie Ella Canney, he was born April 4, There were no calling hours or memorial 1944, in Rochester, N.H. service. WEBSTER, Mass. — Victoria T. (Wieloch) lifelong love of gardening, canning and cook- He was predeceased by his parents, broth- Donations may be sent to National MPS Ceppetelli, 94, of Webster, died peacefully ing. er George Bellen, and Bryan Getchell (who Society, P.O. Box 14686, Durham, NC 27709- Tuesday, Feb. 9, with her family by her side. Mrs. Ceppetelli lived most of her life in held a very special place in his heart). 4686. Her husband of 51 years, Wilfred A. Webster, where she attended St. Joseph’s Ceppetelli, predeceased her in 1991. School and was a member of St. Joseph’s She leaves two sons, Wilfred J. Ceppetelli Basilica. She enjoyed living on Webster Lake, and his wife Marilyn of Webster, and Ronald reading and being surrounded by her family. John N. Gould, 84 P. Ceppetelli and his wife Ellen of Her funeral was held Friday, Feb. 12, from Brownsville, Vt.; her cherished grandchil- the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School WOODSTOCK — John He attended Cornell dren, Mark, David, Gina, Marla and Sara; her St., Webster, with a Mass at St. Joseph’s Nathan Gould, 84, of University and the New School great-grandchildren, Khalil, Peyton, Ella, Basilica, also in Webster. Burial was in St. Woodstock, died Feb. 14 at for Social Research in New York Bella, Judah and Nicalla; one sister, Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery. Day Kimball Hospital in and graduated from Brown Catherine Condos, of Dudley; five sisters-in- In lieu of flowers, donations in her memo- Putnam. University. law; and many nieces and nephews. ry can be made to the American Lung He was born July 15, Mr. Gould taught labor rela- Born Oct. 11, 1915, she was one of nine chil- Association, 5 Mountain Road, Burlington, 1925, in Providence, R.I., tions at the University of dren of Joseph and Antonia Wieloch. Raised MA 01803. to Herman E. and Connecticut and later worked as an organiz- on the Wieloch farm in Dudley,she began her Charlotte M. Gould. er for the United Steelworkers of America in On May 20, 1950, he Providence and Pittsburgh. In 1968, he moved married Calla Linnea Otto, with whom he to Ghana with his family, as a representative Sandra L. Codding, 66 had four sons, Nathan (deceased), David, for the African-American Labor Center. He George and John Gould. worked in Africa for 25 years, living in MANCHESTER — Sandra L. Codding, 66, Program doing crafts, especially making jew- He leaves his wife, Calla L. Gould, of Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and Egypt of Manchester, died Sunday, Feb. 7, at elry. She enjoyed her visits with family and Woodstock; his sons, David Gould of St. and traveling to many other African coun- Manchester Memorial Hospital. trips to restaurants and shows. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, George Gould of tries. At his retirement, he was regional She leaves her sisters, Beverly Hassell of The funeral was private and at the conve- Putnam and John Gould of Shelburne Falls, director for North and East Africa for the Paradise Valley, Ariz., Shirley Lamothe of nience of the family. The John F. Tierney Mass.; six grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah, AALC. Putnam and Phyllis Glaz of Old Bridge, N.Y.; Funeral Home, Manchester, handled the Gabriel, Jeremy, Heather and Ethan Gould; Services will be private. The Smith & and several nieces and nephews. arrangements. and four great-grandchildren, Maia and Walker Funeral Home, of Putnam, handled Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of Donations may be made to New Seasons Owen Ostromecki and Noah and Cylus arrangements. the late Albert and Dorothy Codding. In addi- Day Program, 42 Purnell Place, Manchester, Gould. Donations may be made in his memory to tion to her parents, she was predeceased by CT 06040 for Middlefield Group Home clients Mr. Gould served in the U.S. Navy in World the Intensive Care Fund, c/o Day Kimball her brother, Donald Codding. for recreation/entertainment. War II as a radar operator and later worked Hospital, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT. Miss Codding had been lovingly cared for For online condolences, please visit as an air traffic controller for the Civil To share a memory, please visit by New Seasons Middlefield Group Home in www.tierneyfuneralhome.com. Aeronautics Administration. www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Manchester. 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Box 222 Sunday Service — 11 a.m. (10 a.m. summer) Quinebaug, CT 06262 935-5205 Living the golden rule Sunday School — 9:30 a.m. (no S.S. in summer) Masses: 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday; 8 a.m. Sunday Evening Service — 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday Sunday Youth Groups — 1 to 4 p.m. Holy Day as announced e have all been • helping strangers move Monday Cancer Support Group — 7 p.m. Weekdays: 8 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday saddened by the or clean up after a fire or Tuesday — Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Pastor: Very Rev. Michael Phillippino W massive destruc- BEYOND flood; Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise Thursday Women's Bible Study — 7-8:30 p.m. tion and loss of life recent- • volunteering to teach Friday Pioneer Club — 6:30 p.m. LeFort Saturday Men's Fraternity — 7 a.m. Religious education grades 1 through 6, Sunday 10 to ly experienced by THE PEWS timeless principles to oth- 11:30 a.m; grades 7 though 9 (confirmation), 10 to Haitians. Such tragedies ers; Eastford Baptist Church 11:30 a.m. remind us that our life is • spending time and ener- 133 Union Road but a vapor and that life is gy to help others through Tri-State Baptist Church JOHN 974-1414 our most precious gift. difficult times; Pastor Tim Vamosi P.O. Box 404 HANSON Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on Amidst the devastation, • and donating valuable Service: 10:30 a.m. Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) however, we are often skills to aid people in Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer 933-8947 heartened by all the good- crises. meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, [email protected] ness that comes from Being a true Christian is www.tristatebaptist.org Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen those who make an effort to help. I am thank- a challenging assignment. Like in any other Club, junior and sxenior high school, child care pro- Pastor R. Berard vided. Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. ful that our government has been so generous worthy endeavor, only the diligent and whole- Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. to people in need throughout the world. I am hearted make the journey. I am thankful for NORTH GROSVENORDALE Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. also encouraged when I see Christians take the many Christians whose diligence has Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. such an active role in ministering to those blessed my life. So many of them remind me Creation Church who are in dire straits. One newscaster of the following description of Christians 915 Riverside Drive Bible Fellowship Church North Grosvenordale, CT 400 Quinebaug Rd reported that 90 percent of the non-govern- that was written sometime during the second (860) 942-4760 P.O. Box 619 mental agencies currently working in Haiti century: “They live in their own countries, Quinebaug, CT 06262 Lead pastor: Chris Crowe are faith-based. but only as nonresidents; they participate in 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 Jesus taught that Christians were supposed everything as citizens, and endure every- Sunday service: 10 a.m. [email protected] Kidstrack Ministries: nursery through sixth grade www.bfc.org to be the light of the world and the salt of the thing as foreigners. Every foreign country is Pastor Dennis Spinney earth, and that they were supposed to treat their fatherland, and every fatherland is for- POMFRET Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 others as they would like to be treated (see eign. They marry like everyone else, and have Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church a.m., Worship Service Matthew 5-7). I, for one, am thankful for the children, but they do not expose their off- 568 Pomfret St. Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., many unsung heroes who have done just that spring. They share their food but not their 928-5830 Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group — they poured their lives out for others and wives. They are in the flesh, but they do not Mass: 4 p.m. Saturday; 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. left the world a better place. Untold numbers live according to the flesh. They live on earth, Sunday Rev. Ryszard Sliwinski, Administrator Acts II Ministries of people have been helped through Christian but their citizenship is in heaven. They obey P.O. Box 224 charities and local churches. Many of the the established laws; indeed in their private Christ Church of Pomfret 1366 Riverside Drive world’s most recognized hospitals, relief lives they transcend the laws” (The Epistle to 527 Pomfret St. Thompson, CT 06277 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) organizations, orphanages and colleges were Diognetus, “The Distinctiveness of 928-7026 founded by Christians. If we could measure Christians”). Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory www.actsII.org School Chapel) Service: 10 a.m. Sunday the vast amounts of time and money dedicat- Without a doubt, there are many non- Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday ed to these causes, the numbers would be Christians who have done wonderful things Rector David M. Carter HighPoint Church staggering. and been helpful in times of disaster. But, as 1028 Thompson Road Thompson, CT 06277 Obviously, not everyone who calls them- a Christian, I would like to thank my fellow Abington Congregational Church selves a Christian is going to act like one, but believers for being leaders in this area of Route 97 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org 974-1476 www.goto24seven.com I have often been encouraged and humbled as practical living. You put your money where Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Services: Sun. 9, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m, Sat. 5pm. I have witnessed believers extend great grace your mouth is; you lived the golden rule — Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman Classes for infants though fifth grade; 24-7 youth to others by: that’s how it should be. ministry Tuesdays 6 to 8:30 p.m.: 6th through 8th grades • paying for buildings so others could have First Congregational Church a place to worship; Bishop John Hanson is the pastor of Acts II 13 Church Road (Pomfret Center) Thursdays 6 to 8:45 p.m.: 9th through 12th grades 928-7381 • providing rides for those who have no Ministries in Thompson, a church that gives Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Emmanuel Lutheran Church transportation; money to missions and relief causes through- Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday 83 Main St. • paying for young people to go to summer out the world. For more information, please North Grosvenordale Summer Schedule: No Sunday school; Service: 9:30 camp or a conference; visit www.actsii.org. a.m. Sunday PO Box 221 Pastor John Eklund (860) 928-7038 Pastor Charles F. Seivard PUTNAM Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. The Congregational Church of Putnam Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church 175 Main Street, Putnam 768 Quinebaug Road OBITUARIES (860) 928-4405 Route 131 Web site: www.putnamcong.com 953-5412 Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. Sabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings, Paul E. Berger, 88 Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra- Wednesdays, 7 p.m. tion at 10 a.m.) The public is welcome to join the church every North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Paul E. Thompson. He was an avid Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: 954 Riverside Drive Berger, 88, of Floral Avenue, died Monday, Yankee fan. worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 Feb. 15, in the Regency Heights Healthcare Relatives and friends are outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. Pastor: David Baird Center. invited to visit with his family Services: Sunday services at Putnam United He was the loving husband of the late from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, East Putnam Community Church Methodist Church; 250 East Putnam Road Wednesday Evening Prayer & Praise, 7 p.m. Malvina Mary (Sanbourin) Berger. at the Valade Funeral Home, 23 928-2193 He leaves his two sons, Normand Berger Main St., North Grosvenordale, Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Thompson Congregational Church and Donald Berger, both of North followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 347 Thompson Road Grosvenordale. He was predeceased by two 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 860-923-2431 Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook brothers, Gabriel Berger and Roger Berger. North Grosvenordale. Burial with military First Congregational Church Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, Born in 1921 in Quebec, he was the son of honors will be held in Notre Dame Cemetery, 71 Liberty Highway 10 a.m., Sunday the late Alberic and Angelina (Tremblay) Southbridge, Mass. 928-7381 Pastor John Eckman Berger. Memorial donations may be made to St. Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday WOODSTOCK Mr. Berger worked as a machine operator Joseph’s Church, 20 Main St., North Church of the Good Shepherd for the Putnam Hertzl Co., retiring in 1986. He Grosvenordale, CT 06255 or to the Community Putnam United Methodist Church 12 Bradford Corner Road was a World War II Army veteran, serving in Fire Co., PO Box 874, North Grosvenordale, 53 Grove St. 974-2047 Central Europe. He volunteered for and was a CT 06255 928-9705 Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor: David Baird Pastor: Brian C. Baeder charter member of the VFW Post No. 10088 in Services: 10:45 a.m. Sunday (9:30 a.m. during the summer) Deacons: Justin Bressette, Brenda Houghton, Carolyn Mann St. Mary’s Church and Mary Vertefeuille NEWS BRIEF 218 Providence St. 928-6535 East Woodstock Congregational Rev. Roland Cloutier 220 Woodstock Road Masses: 4 p.m. Saturday,8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. 928-7449 Autism Expert, Animal Scientist Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, same time) St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster 63 Grove St., Putnam Temple Grandin to Speak at OSV (860) 928-3510 Evangelical Covenant Church Holy Eucharist or morning prayer: 9:30 a.m. 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock STURBRIDGE, Mass. — Author and animal Sundays. The Rev. Helen Moore will celebrate Holy 928-0486 www.WoodstockCovenant.org behavior expert Dr. Temple Grandin, perhaps Eucharist. Stanley Allaby, interim pastor Women’s Bible Fellowship Church: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday school for all ages: 9 a.m. the most accomplished and well-known adult Thursdays Worship: 10:30 a.m. with autism in the world, will speak on AWANA clubs: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. “Animal Behavior and Autism” at Old Putnam Baptist Church Sturbridge Village Monday, March 1. The 170 Church St. event includes a 6:30 p.m. reception and 7:30 Faith Bible Evangelical Free 928-3678 p.m. lecture followed by a book signing. Rev. Gil Bourquin 587 Route 171 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, 974-2528 The event is sponsored jointly by the univer- 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible Service: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday sities of Connecticut, Massachusetts and study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. Pastor Mitch Santell Rhode Island. Tickets are $15 and can be pur- Saturday; ESL, by appointment. chased online at www.osv.org. For details, call First Congregational Putnam Assembly of God 543 Route 169 (508) 347-0396, or e-mail [email protected]. 25 Kennedy Drive 928-7405 One of the first autistics to explain her con- 928-2794 Service: 10 a.m. Sunday dition to the public, Grandin is portrayed in a Pastor: Gregg McKechnie (Children attend for 10-15 minutes before going to recently released HBO movie, “Temple Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. church school class) Grandin,” starring Claire Danes. Articles Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday Pastor James S. Harrison Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. about Grandin’s extraordinary life and her tri- North Woodstock Congregational umph over autism have appeared in the “New Congregation B’nai Shalom (Conservative 1227 Route 169 Synagogue) York Times,” “U.S. News and World Report” Sons of Zion building, 125 Church St. 963-2170 and “Time” magazine, and she has appeared 928-4496 Pastor Jesse Phagan on the “Today” show, “48 Hours,” “20/20,” on Service: 10 a.m. Sunday; Bible Study: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lay Leader: Alan Turner, 774-7187 National Public Radio, and on the BBC. President: Linda Simons, 928-4806 Wednesday Angus Bremmer Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday As a child, Grandin did not speak until she Temple Grandin, an animal behavior expert and Hebrew School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday (during the school South Woodstock Baptist Church was 3 1/2 years old, but communicated instead author, will speak about “Animal Behavior and year). Contact Hebrew School Director Jennifer 23 Roseland Park Road by screaming, peeping and humming. Autism,” at OSV March 1. She will sign copies of her Wright at 774-6404 for information. www.southwoodstockbaptist.org Physical touch was painful, sounds were dis- Special services may be held at our Danielson build- (860) 928-9341 books at the event. ing, 39 Killingly Drive. Sunday worship service: 9 a.m. tracting and facial expressions were incom- Pastor: Bob Beckwith prehensible. When she was diagnosed with like Google for images,” Grandin said in a Jehovah Witnesses autism in 1950, doctors recommended that her recent interview on NPR’s “Science Friday.” 81 Thurber Road Northeast House Church 928-4442 parents institutionalize her. They refused, and She added, “You put in a key word; it brings up Location: From house to house she eventually found a mentor who realized pictures. Language for me narrates the pic- Time: 1 p.m. THOMPSON Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 that her intelligence and ability to “think in tures in my mind. When I work on designing St. Joseph Church The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal pictures” and to see things as animals do gave livestock equipment, I can test run that equip- 18 Main Street, North Grosvenordale every Sunday,followed by an open interactive partic- her special abilities. ment in my head like 3-D virtual reality. In (860) 923-2361 ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and Now a professor of animal science at fact, when I was in college I used to think that www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net 1Cor.14 26-39) Colorado State University, Grandin used her everybody was able to do that.” For more information, check out www.house- Very Rev. Michael Phillippino, pastor visual thinking talents to become a successful Grandin’s latest best-selling book on Weekday Masses: Monday 5 p.m., Tuesday 7:15 a.m., church.info and www.ntrf.org Wednesday 7:15 a.m. Weekend schedule winter: designer of livestock-handling equipment, one autism is “The Way I See It: A Personal Look Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:45 a.m., 11 a.m. of the few such designers in the world. Today, at Autism and Asberger’s,” and her other half the cattle handled in the United States are books include: “Thinking in Pictures,” handled using equipment she designed. Her Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships,” and curved chute and race systems for cattle are “Emergence: Labeled Autistic.” used worldwide, and her writings on the flight Old Sturbridge Village, the site of “Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” zone and other principles of grazing animal Grandin’s March 1 lecture and book signing, is behavior have helped reduce stress on animals one of the nation’s oldest and largest living during handling. history museums, celebrating life in early ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com “I don’t think in language. My mind works New England from 1790 to 1840. B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, February 19, 2010 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Stephanie Jarvis at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] The calendar page is a free service offered for a symbolic bowl. A free will donation will be will be awarded. For more information, call The show has approximately 25 model rail- listings for government, educational and non- taken at the concert to benefit Daily Bread (860) 774-1662. road dealers offering items for sale as well as profit organizations. Send all calendar list- and TEEG. Tickets can be purchased in HO scale, operating layouts available for ings and happenings by mail at P.O Box 196, advance by calling the church at (860) 928- COGS MERRYMAKERS will meet from viewing. Raffle tickets for a complete 4-by-8- Woodstock, CT 06281, by fax at (860) 928-5946, 7449 or stopping by Sawmill Pottery,112 Main 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Church of the Good foot model railroad layout (on display) will or by e-mail to St., Putnam. Shepherd to work on craft projects for the be available at the show. The 40-by-60-foot [email protected]. Please Holly Fair in December. All are welcome for Worcester Model Railroad Club layout will write “calendar” in the subject line. All calen- TURKEY PIE SUPPER will be held from 5 some fun and fellowship, to learn a new craft be open and operating using Digital dar listings must be submitted for the by noon to 7 p.m. at the Putnam Congregational and to help their local community church. Command Control and is only 15 minutes Monday to be published in the following Church, eat-in or take-out. The menu For this month’s project, T-shirts, previously from the show in Dudley,Mass. Admission is Friday’s edition. Villager Newspapers will includes homemade turkey pie, vegetables, worn, any color, are needed. Donations are $5 and free for children under 12 free. For print such listings as space allows. cranberry sauce, desserts and beverages. welcome; all other materials are provided. more information, contact Ralph Kimball at Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for kids 12 (508) 755-1873 or [email protected]. and under. For more information, call (860) For directions, go to www.wmrr.org. 928-4405. FRIDAY THURSDAY LENTEN SERIES ON ‘THE LORD’S HAITI EARTHQUAKE VIGIL II will be PRAYER’ will begin at noon, following wor- February 19 held at noon at the Trinity Episcopal February 25 ship service, on each Sunday in Lent, at the LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRIES will be held Church, 7 Providence Highway (Route 6), ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND,’ presented by Church of the Good Shepherd in West from noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Brooklyn. All denominations are welcome. Killingly High Drama, will be held at 7 p.m. Woodstock. Bring a bag lunch; soup and bev- Columbus Council 2087, 1017 Riverside Call Jane Getz at (860) 208-2323 for more in the Killingly High School auditorium, 79 erages will be provided. All are welcome. Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu information. Westfield Ave., Danielson. Tickets will be Contact Brenda at [email protected] for includes fish and chips ($9), scallops ($10), available at the door and are $8 for adults and more information, or call the church at (860) clams ($12), fish and scallops or fish and $5 for students and senior citizens. 974-2047. clams ($15), and a fisherman’s platters ($15). SUNDAY For more information, call (860) 923-2967 or e- ‘THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE,’ pre- mail [email protected]. sented by the Pomfret School Theater and February 21 FRIDAY Dance Company, will begin at 2 p.m. in the PUTNAM MS SUPPORT GROUP will meet MADE-TO-ORDER BREAKFAST will be school’s Hard Auditorium. The public invit- at 7 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital, 320 held from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights of February 26 ed free of charge. Pomfret St., Putnam. The National Multiple Columbus Council 2087, 1017 Riverside LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRIES will be held Sclerosis Society,Connecticut Chapter, offers Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu TURKEY POTPIE DINNER will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights of from noon to 2 p.m. at the Moriah Lodge No. more than 25 support groups throughout includes eggs, steak, pancakes, French toast, Columbus Council 2087, 1017 Riverside Connecticut. These groups bring together bacon, sausage, corned beef hash, ham, 15, 220 Providence Road, Brooklyn. Tickets Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu are $10 per person. Donations will be taken people who share a common life experience beans, home fries and more. The cost is $7 includes fish and chips ($9), scallops ($10), as it relates to MS and its effects. For more per person. For more information, call (860) for Tabs for Tots, cancelled postage stamps clams ($12), fish and scallops or fish and for cancer research, old cell phones and ink information, please contact Pat at (860) 779- 923-2967 or e-mail [email protected]. clams ($15), and a fisherman’s platters ($15). 0398. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the third cartridges. Visitors can tour Moriah Lodge For more information, call (860) 923-2967 or e- to learn more about Masonry, or visit online Friday of each month. MOUNTAIN LION PROGRAM will be held mail [email protected]. at 2 p.m. at the Connecticut Audubon Center at www.moriahlodge15.org, or call Pat at (860) 617-3291. LENTEN FISH & CHIPS DINNER will be at Pomfret, 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret Center. ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND,’ presented by held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Valley Springs Come hear cougar expert Billy Betty discuss Killingly High Drama, will be held at 7 p.m. Sportsman’s Club, 65 Valley Road, North the behaviors and habits of this mammal. in the Killingly High School auditorium, 79 Grosvenordale. The dinner will be offered Call (860) 928-4948 to register for this pro- Westfield Ave., Danielson. Tickets will be MONDAY every Friday during Lent. For more informa- gram. Cost is $5 for CAS members and $10 for available at the door and are $8 for adults and tion, call (860) 923-2121 for more information. non-members. $5 for students and senior citizens. March 1

LENTEN FISH FRY, sponsored by the ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST will be ‘BROADWAY NIGHT,’ a cabaret of songs REGISTRATION FOR SQUIRT SOCCER, Knights of Columbus Council 2883 and St. held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Ekonk performed by members of the Pomfret sponsored by Woodstock Recreation, begins James School, will held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Road, School Chorus and Griff Tones, will begin at today. This program is for Woodstock resi- the school, Water Street Danielson. Take-out Sterling. Tickets are $6 per person and 6:30 p.m. in the school’s Jahn Reading Room. dents ages 3 and 4. Registration is $22 per only. Fish and chips, clam cakes and chow- includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and Suggested donation is $15. Proceeds will ben- person (include shirt and prize), with a $35 der will be available. Phone ahead to (860) coffee. For more information, call 564-2131. efit the 2011 Chorus trip to Bolivia. family maximum. For a registration form, 796-0884 for faster service. The fish fry will be download from www.woodstockct.gov or call offered until Good Friday. LENTEN SERIES ON ‘THE LORD’S ‘THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE,’ pre- (860) 928-0208, ext. 305. PRAYER’ will begin at noon, following wor- sented by the Pomfret School Theater and FISH AND CHIPS DINNER, sponsored by ship service, on each Sunday in Lent, at the Dance Company,will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus 10454, will be held from Church of the Good Shepherd in West school’s Hard Auditorium. The public invit- TUESDAY 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall in Dayville. The Woodstock. Bring a bag lunch; soup and bev- ed free of charge. menu includes fried or baked fish, fried or erages will be provided. All are welcome. March 2 baked potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and coffee. Contact Brenda at [email protected] for KID NIGHT ONLY EVENT, hosted by the Tickets are $8 for adults $5 for children. more information, or call the church at (860) Regional Community YMCA, will be held TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGH Take-outs available. For more information, 974-2047. from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Pomfret Community SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION 2010 call (860) 774-8713. Dinners will be offered School. This safe and fun event is for chil- COMMITTEE will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. in every Friday until Easter. dren 6 through 12 and gives parents a safe the Thompson Library in Community Room MONDAY option to drop kids off, go out to dinner and 1. know that their kids are taken care of. SATURDAY February 22 Activities include dodgeball, kickball, relay SENIOR ASSOCIATION meeting will begin games, tag games, scooter games and bingo. at noon at the Pomfret Senior Center, February 20 POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of Cost is $5. Registration is required by calling Pomfret Center. the town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to (860) 466-0634. THOMPSON LITTLE LEAGUE BASE- 6:30 p.m. at its newly renovated location at INVENTION CONVENTION WORKSHOP BALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION will the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet LENTEN FISH & CHIPS DINNER will be will be held today at the West Woodstock be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Tourtellotte Road (Route 44) in Pomfret. Please bring held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Valley Springs Library. On Tuesday afternoons in March, High School. The cost is $50 per player, $90 proper I.D. and proof of residence (copy of a Sportsman’s Club, 65 Valley Road, North kids will learn about inventors and their per family maximum. For more information, phone or electric bill, etc.). The food pantry Grosvenordale. The dinner will be offered inventions and have an opportunity to invent call Keith Tremblay, treasurer, at (860) 933- will be open Monday evenings and also most every Friday during Lent. For more informa- something themselves. This program is for 7982. Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. tion, call (860) 923-2121 for more information. students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Registration is required by calling ROAST TURKEY DINNER, with seatings at CPAP CLINIC will be offered from 4 to 7 LENTEN FISH FRY, sponsored by the (860) 974-0376 or stopping by the library by 5 and 6:15 p.m., will be held at the First p.m., by appointment only, will be held at the Knights of Columbus Council 2883 and St. Feb. 24. Kids must attend the first meeting on Congregational Church of Dudley, 135 Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard campus, James School, will held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at March 2. Center Road, Dudley, Mass. The menu will 340 Thompson Road, Webster, Mass., on the the school, Water Street Danielson. Take-out include roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, second floor in the Sleep Lab unit. This clin- only. Fish and chips, clam cakes and chow- butternut squash, turnip, and cranberry ic will provide an opportunity for those who der will be available. Phone ahead to (860) sauce. Dessert will be pumpkin squares. use a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure 796-0884 for faster service. The fish fry will be WEDNESDAY Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for preteens and (CPAP) mask to receive education, advice offered until Good Friday. free for children 5 and under. Reservations and professional counseling on its use, com- March 3 are advised. Please Call Teri Greene at (508) fort and accuracy. To schedule a private con- FISH AND CHIPS DINNER, sponsored by INTERNET SAFETY WITH DETECTIVE 731-0421.Tickets will also be sold at the door. sultation with a licensed respiratory thera- Knights of Columbus 10454, will be held from JUSTIN LUSSIER will be held from 6:30 to 8 The church is handicapped accessible. pist, please call (508) 949-8960. 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall in Dayville. The p.m. at the Putnam Public Library.Lussier, of menu includes fried or baked fish, fried or the Putnam Police Department, will demysti- ANNUAL GIANT WHITE ELEPHANT baked potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and coffee. fy social networking, basic Internet safety, SALE will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with TUESDAY Tickets are $8 for adults $5 for children. cyber bullying and texting for parents, the blowout sale from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Take-outs available. For more information, grandparents, teachers and all others con- Killingly Grange No. 112. Donations may be February 23 call (860) 774-8713. Dinners will be offered cerned about online safety. There will be dropped off Thursday,Feb. 18, from noon to 6 every Friday until Easter. time for questions and answers after the pre- p.m. For information, please call (860) 774- POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of sentation. Please call (860) 963-6826 for more 8928. the town of Pomfret, will be open from 11:30 information. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at its newly renovated loca- SATURDAY THIRD ANNUAL FURBALL will be held tion at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the French Club, 1 Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) in Pomfret. February 27 Wilson St. Ext., Jewett City. The price is $35 Please bring proper I.D. and proof of resi- FRIDAY per person and includes a buffet dinner, cash dence (copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.). ITALIAN DINNER, hosted by the Senior bar, dancing with music from the Cartells. The pantry will be open most Tuesday after- High Youth Group, will be held at the First March 5 The event will also include a basket raffle noons and also on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 Congregational Church of Woodstock at 543 and silent auction. For more information or LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRIES will be held p.m. Route 169 in Woodstock. Tickets are $10 for from noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights of tickets, call (860) 376-9062, fax (860) 3767-99064 adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Log or e-mail [email protected]. Columbus Council 2087, 1017 Riverside COGS MERRYMAKERS will meet from on to www.hillchurch.org for more informa- Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu Proceeds will benefit Kitty Harbor Cat 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Church of the Good tion or call 928-7405 to reserve tickets. Sanctuary in Griswold, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit includes fish and chips ($9), scallops ($10), Shepherd to work on craft projects for the clams ($12), fish and scallops or fish and organization run entirely by a volunteer Holly Fair in December. All are welcome for ‘ALICE IN WONDERLAND,’ presented by staff and funded by donations. clams ($15), and a fisherman’s platters ($15). some fun and fellowship, to learn a new craft Killingly High Drama, will be held at 7 p.m. For more information, call (860) 923-2967 or e- and to help their local community church. in the Killingly High School auditorium, 79 mail [email protected]. ROAST BEEF SUPPER/BAKE SALE will For this month’s project, T-shirts, previously Westfield Ave., Danielson. Tickets will be be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the United worn, any color, are needed. Donations are available at the door and are $8 for adults and MEAT RAFFLE will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Methodist Church in North Grosvenordale. welcome; all other materials are provided. $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4.50 for chil- the Knights of Columbus, Riverside Drive, dren. Take-out dinners will be available. North Grosvenordale. Purchase tickets and ‘BROADWAY NIGHT,’ a cabaret of songs select from a wide variety of meats. There is performed by members of the Pomfret no admission fee. Proceeds will benefit ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST will be WEDNESDAY School Chorus and Griff Tones, will begin at held from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Quinebaug Tourtellotte High School Project Graduation 6:30 p.m. in the school’s Jahn Reading Room. 2010. Masonic Lodge, Ashland Avenue, February 24 Suggested donation is $15. Proceeds will ben- Southbridge, Mass. The menu includes pan- efit the 2011 Chorus trip to Bolivia. cakes, Belgium waffles, bacon, sausage, eggs, JEZ ALBOROUGH BOOKS CHILDREN’S LENTEN FISH & CHIPS DINNER will be STORY TIME will be held at 9 a.m. at West held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Valley Springs beans, toast and custom omelets. Tickets are ‘THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE,’ pre- $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and free for chil- Woodstock Library,5 Bungay Hill Connector, Sportsman’s Club, 65 Valley Road, North West Woodstock. All children are welcome sented by the Pomfret School Theater and Grosvenordale. The dinner will be offered dren under 8. For information, call Eric at Dance Company,will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the (508) 943-0106. for some great books, crafts, songs and an every Friday during Lent. For more informa- opportunity to make great friends. There is school’s Hard Auditorium. The public invit- tion, call (860) 923-2121 for more information. ed free of charge. EMPTY BOWLS, a soup and bread supper no registration or fee required. Please feel and benefit concert, will be held tonight at free to just drop in. See LENTEN FISH FRY, sponsored by the the East Woodstock Congregational Church, www.WestWoodstockLibrary.org or call (860) SUNDAY Knights of Columbus Council 2883 and St. 220 Woodstock Road, East Woodstock. Doors 974-0376 for more details. James School, will held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m. and February 28 the school, Water Street Danielson. Take-out the concert with Extreme Measures and the ‘ART SPEAKS’ CLOSING RECEPTION, only. Fish and chips, clam cakes and chow- Hill Church Hillbillies at 7 p.m. Handmade featuring children’s art from St. James WORCESTER MODEL RAILROADERS der will be available. Phone ahead to (860) bowls are made by Sawmill Potters and other School, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at The INC. ANNUAL SHOW & SALE will be held 796-0884 for faster service. The fish fry will be artists and painted by the community. The Sunshine Shop Inc., 925 Upper Maple St. All from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Auburn Elks offered until Good Friday. prices are $14 for a handmade bowl and $7 for are welcome to a closing reception. Prizes Club, 754 Southbridge St., Auburn, Mass. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, February 19, 2010 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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Farm Equipment $700 On Wheels, w/Steps 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Paid $1300 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H $125 OBO Panasonic $1100 Cultivator Toolbar Kitchen Set $895 OBO 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, Drop-Leaf, 5 Chairs 1/2HP 208/230/460V Color TV Call 5pm-8:30pm Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point $625 Large Overhead Door-Opener CT-36SX12F & Vac Pro $350 508-867-6546 $120 OBO 36” HDS Flat Screen With Various Remote & Operating Models 72085, 72285, Lime Spreader Used Appliances Large Colonial 4 Motor Speed Controls Instructions. 72295 Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. Call For Details Hitachi J100, 400/460V $475 Used Twice 010 FOR SALE 200 GEN. BUSINESS $150 Bedroom Chest Best Offer Call 508-943-1206 Paid $2772 508-943-8693 $1900 860-974-7099 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Call 5pm-8:30pm After 7pm Drawers. Mahogany. 508-867-6546 508-765-5763 Farmer’s Hutch Hunting Camo Paid $500 Park Model RV Trees for 203 SNOWMOBILES $200 Clothes & Will Sell For $300 Sofa Sale 508-347-7520 Moving 2002, 12x40 7’ La-Z-Boy With 3 Cushions, Call 508-943-3711 Equipment (like brand new) on beautiful Evergreen Trees, Colorado 1995 Ski Doo After 6pm In Sage Green. Mostly New, Some Used. Must Sell! lot in campground can be Great Condition Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Lexmark Printer Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Formula 600cc $50 OBO used for a full 6 months (15 $500 Fast Studded Track Fish Tanks Insulated Suit, Jackets, Ethan Allen April-15 October every year) Excellent Privacy 125 & 75 Gallon Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. Wood Piano Bench New Mahogany Lot paid for until 2097. Entertainment Center Border/Ornamental 1993 Ski Doo Complete Setups, Including Archery, Shotgun, With Storage Dining Room $48,000 Pine Corner Unit. Height 6’, All 10 trees for $85. Wood Cabinet Stands, Black Powder $25 OBO Large Crystal Chandelier Holds 32” TV, MXZ 470cc Call Don (508)344-9499 Call 508-278-5762 With Tilt Trailer Canister Filters For Salt Or Call For Prices Call 11x14 Oriental Wool Rug Great Condition. Fresh Water, Heaters, 508-949-1320 $500 Evenings All Heated. 508-892-1679 Painted Bureau Pine Hutch Pumps, Lights & Extras. 860-963-7880 $3200 For All $600 & $500 FIRM Shelves & Drawer Husqvarna Garden 2 Olive-Green Swivel On Top. Drysink In Middle Call Paul 860-923-3092 Call 508-949-7040 Liner Tray Rocker Chairs Solid Oak Trestle-Style Tractor For Cargo Area/Floor For With Door Opening Upwards, 54 Inch Mowing Deck. Pilates Machines And Doors Below. Library Table Fisher 1 1/2 Yard 2008 Subaru Outback S-Bent Windsor Antique, 72”x32”Wide Includes Bagger System. Never Used. Queen Brass Bed Very Old. Sander Kawasaki 25HP Engine. $200 Chairs Boards. 1998 Yamaha Cost $70 Best Offer Accepted 4 Oak Finish, 2 Antique Black Asking $250 Used 3 Years, 4 Years Old. Runs Great! Asking $45 CASH Maple Headboard & VMax 500 Always Covered $2800 For All Finish Captains Chairs. Also Antique Victrola, 3400 Miles. Brookfield Footboard In Perfect Condition. $2000 OBO 774-200-0395 508-867-2224 508-867-6730 & Melodeon, And More $1700 $180 508-248-1951 508-987-7686 4 Almost-New LT Jasper Solid Oak Maple 6-Drawer Dresser (3) Adult Small Jobe 215/95R16 Tires Living Room Moving South! Full-Sized w/Rails, Roll-Top Desk From 1950’s Life Vests 8-Lug Dodge Rims Sofa & Chair Entire House Including: VHS Tapes & Cabinet In Excellent Condition. Sofa, 2 Recliners, Tables, $200 Barely Used $250 2002 Polaris $2000 OBO Multi-Colored, Dominantly $25 54”W, 46”H, 28”D Dining Room Table & Chairs, 774-452-1668 Will Sell VHS Tapes Edge X MUST SELL Green. Clean, 508-234-2647 Comes With Dry Sink, Server, Separately If Wanted Electric Start, Reverse, 860-428-9452 Matching Chair. Good Condition. $150 OBO Bedroom Set(s) Plus 2992 N. Maine Miles. A Deal For Queen Mattresses. Sony Wega 32” TV Dark Shadows VHS Tapes $2800 Or BRO FURNITURE $500 Call 508-892-9212 All In Excellent Condition! Pioneer Stereo Like New! Some Original, Some Recorded Beautiful Brown Paisley Call 978-888-1079 Best Offer Over $2000 System $150 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 Couch, Chair LK Stainless 860-963-2065 With All Original Manuals. (45 Volumes) For Pictures, Email Me At $50 3717 N. Maine Miles. With Matching [email protected] Steel Sink Includes Turntable, Radio Beautiful Oak Runs Great. Large Beveled Mirror. Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For 41”W x 54”H x 23”D 413-262-9990 $1800 Or BRO $700 Model #CCR2522-4 MTD Lawn Tractor Speakers. Cassette Tape Brand New, In Box. 1994 Model, 16HP, 42 Inch Cabinet For TV 508-949-7388 Antique Oak John Deere 2243 Player/Recorder, CD Player. “Celebrity Classic”. Blade. Good Condition, Original Cost $1250 With Recessed Doors. Wedding Rocking Chair Greens Mower New $400 Paid $800 $5900 OBO With Heavy-Duty Trailer. Excellent Condition $100 Asking $125 $350 Asking $200 Gown (Satin) John Deere 220A $550 From David’s Bridal Arctic Cat Antique Pine Buffet 508-832-9877 508-266-0330 413-245-3402 Photos Available By Email $200 Walk-Behind Greens Mower 508-764-4103 Worn Only Few Hours. Snowmobiles $1995 OBO 586-419-1040 Like New! Size 12/14 508-867-8948 2006 570 Panther 508-764-8330 Llama Wool Pratt & Whitney Stereo With With Sequins, Matching 2-Up, 579 Miles, NASCAR Veil & Train. Gorgeous! For Sale Flat-Belt Driven Speakers Automatic Start & Reverse $99 OBO Like New Garage Air Lift Johnson Wood & Unfinished Die-Cast Models Metal Lathe $50 Leave Message Jack Coal Furnace Call For More Information They’re Back! Overall Dimensions; Call 508-278-7958 508-981-2636 1996 ZR580 $5 And Up! 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! $400 Firebrick Lined, Shaker 508-335-8239 7’ Long By 2’ Wide 508-885-4580 Grate, Ash Pan, Blower BRAND NEW Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Stove Take Them Both For $5900 SHIPMENT! Chucks. Fish Tank System. Mahogany Franklin Style Western Saddle 508-340-5334 $650 Just In Time For $450 Wood-Burning w/Stand & Accessories 860-923-3532 Black, With Pad. Only $100 Bedroom Set Christmas $275 1940’s Coca-Cola Bed, Dresser With Mirror, Ask For Ron Used A Few Times. Ice Cooler Gas Log $150 ATER QUIPMENT 860-774-1485 Chest On Chest, Night Table. Saddles 204 W E Lift-Top With Rack Body. $1500 Negotiable Project Leftover Never Used Also: $250 $100 Each $90 Mahogany Cedar Chest Lumber Child’s Western Saddle Gymnastic Mats Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. 508-832-6234 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski 860-928-3972 $600 Negotiable Shed Door With Bridle, Black Gymnastic Mats 4’x8’x2” Blessings Farm $150 Apple Green & Black. $100 Each Jukebox 508-234-2897 50 H Foote Road Interior Bi-Fold Doors Tan Genuine Less Than 65 Hours. 508-943-4365 3-Cylinder 15003cc Landing Pad 6’x12’x8” AMI/Rowe, 45’s Charlton 4x4’s, 2x4’s Sheepskin Men’s Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of 508-248-1411 Supercharged Engine. $200 Mahogany Plywood 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. 45’s With Extra Records. MUCH MORE! Jacket Women’s Designer Rock Wall Panels $400 OBO Bedroom Set Size 46, Never Worn. $7500 Full-Size Bed. Highboy, NASCAR Models $85 For All Clothing Includes Dock & Trailer 4’x6’ $200 Each Can Deliver For Gas Money 508-248-1951 $150 With My Pickup Truck Mirrored Dresser, 283 Pieces Shoes & 508-347-8956 1994-1999 Portable Olympia Reasonable Offers Dayville, CT Nightstand. Accessories Considered Cell 401-523-5670 Excellent Condition. 1/64th, 1/87th, 1/144th Propane Gas Typewriter $1200 Hot Wheels, Revelle, Racing In Case. In Good Condition Shoes, Sizes 5-11 Leave Message For Jennifer Heater Clothing Sizes 0-12 205 BOATS 508-397-6426 Kawai Organ Champions, High $75 Solid Oak Bed $100 40 Plus Crates!!! Asking $2000 Performance, Winners Circle. Vintage Royal Typewriter Full-Sized. Cars, Transporters, Trucks, Excellent Condition Excellent Second Hand-Crafted Table Model Hand Condition. 15 Ft. Birch River Refrigerator Excellent Condition. Pit Crews. 860-923-9708 $35 OBO 4 Years Old $850 Asking $400 FIRM Over 300 Pair Designer Wooden Canoe Jewelry 508-756-3690 Jeans. Many Varieties $175 508-756-6120 860-974-2795 With Wicker Seats. Radison Canoe Many High-End Items. In Very Good Condition. Rings Tools 774-289-6982 12’ Square-Stern Thomasville 860-974-9946 Lucite Bracelets $800 OBO All Kinds Of Home Tools New Bunkbeds Like New, Comes With Oars Call Jimmy At 860-974-3086 Earrings Some New, Some Lightly Men’s Burberry Paid $900 & Electric Motor Cherry And More! Used Asking $500 $450 Bedroom Set Women’s Escada 508-410-5783 Prorsum Just Purchased In March! Ham Radio Equipment Delta Wood Planer 12 1/2” Dresser, Mirror, Chest, Coat/Jacket Trenchcoat Includes Mattresses Nightstand, Headboard & Cashgora/Angora Wool, 1970 Sea Sprite Haywood Exercise Bike 774-200-1561 Delta Band Saw 16” Size ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly $500 For Both Footboard. With Queen Gold Color. US Size 10 Or 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP Wakefield 508-347-3380 Worn, But Good Condition. Mattress & Boxspring 12, Excellent Condition. Johnson Outboard. $100 NEW Call Joe Included. $400 All In Good Shape. Bedroom Set 508-278-3211 Kenmore 860-974-9946 Very Good Condition! 860-974-9946 $950 Double(Full-Sized) Bed With Eliptical Seldom Used. Mirror, Bureau, And Table. Dishwasher Machine Rototiller $750 Steals It! 4 Michelin Snow Tires Portable Or Can Be $350 Miscellaneous $150 Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric Call 508-949-7040 Women’s Riding With Rims 508-943-8482 Converted To Built-In Start. Newly Serviced, 195/60R15 $100 Items With Exercise Videos Leathers & Mat. 7HP Engine. Toshiba Size Small Walter Dyer $175 Heavy Duty 508-765-0747 Maytag Wall-Mount If Interested $550 Chaps, Medium Gloves, Sylvania Vintage Microwave Oven Call Rosaida 508-234-6096 36 Inch TV Fringe Coat With Two Liners Commerical Used Very Little. Stereo Console Kirby GL2000 Works Fine. $50 774-402-4849 (Medium), Harley Helmet Circa 1960 Fitness Equipment Ruby & Diamond Plays Like New! (Small). Vacuum Cleaner Head Skis, MUST SELL! Solid Oak & Oak Veneer Body Masters Standing New Pavers Excellent Condition. Cabinet w/Accessories. Hardly Used. Bindings & Poles Many Styles, Colors, 14K Ladies’ Ring Cost $895 $275 CASH ONLY Leg Curl $275 $75 Bicep Curl Never Used! Shapes. Half Price! Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct Sell For $399 508-341-9282 Pec Deck, Golf Clubs $150 .60-.85 Cents Per! 2 Diamonds Are Set To The Call 508-885-9754 508-868-2860 Abdominal Machine. Pioneer & Technics Side. Fine Color & Mens/Womens Good Quality. Women’s Salvatore $400 Each Complete Set With Bag Stereo Components 1996 Dodge Caravan Best Offer Documented Replacement Total Gym XL Ferragamo Trotter $75 New Engine Parts, Value $1375 Used Very Little Since 1985 Ski Nautique Precor Call 508-949-7040 Runs Great! Asking $750 Purchased 5 Years. Leather Blazer “2001” Treadmills, Steppers Campbell 100 PSI $700 Compressor Call 508-347-5813 Paid $1000 Jacket 400 Hours On Engine, Elipticals, Bikes MOST ITEMS Best Offer Soft, Buttery, Newer Upholstery. $100-$500 $65 HALF ORIGINAL Saab 1997 900S Schwinn Golden Brown Color. $4000 OBO Lockers Dorm Microwave $30 Cold A/C, New Tires & Antique 1930’s Excellent Condition. 413-222-2058 Tanning Beds PRICE! Battery Electric Scooter Walnut Dining Room Size 6 Or 8 $400 Falcon Fishing Rods $2200 Needs new battery, $60. Arien Tractor Table $200 Many Other Body Masters Brand New $100 860-974-9946 1990 Glasport Troybilt Rototiller (508)764-6560 In Good Condition Machines Also Available! Okuma Fishing Rods Arc Welder $300 OBO 860-774-8008 Used 5 Times, Like New! Scooter Store 20 Foot Brand New $75 Wood-Burning Stove $700 508-461-7224 Wood Stove Open Bow Ski Boat Hewlett Packard Wood Fishing Rod Rack Fishing Equipment 860-774-1950 Power Chair Energy Harvester New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. 12 Rods - $40 Model “Jazzy” Trampoline Color Printer Archery Equipment Good Condition With New Interior, New Flooring. Assorted Okuma Reels Travels 8 Miles On One 13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame & Fire Screen. Drive-On Trailer. $25 Machinist Tools Nordic Trac Charge! New, Never Used. Frame Pad (Red) $350 OBO Sacrifice At $7200 $50-$100 Purchased In March 2009. Whirlpool Auto Tools Walk Fit Skier/Rower $75 413-245-3008 Boy’s BMX Bike $20 $100 Paid $6800 12 Foot Jon Boat Air Conditioner Antenna Tower Sell For $2500 OBO Ladies 26” Mongoose Seats, Electric Motor, Energy-Efficient, 8000 BTU 508-390-3717 508-885-9992 Ray Or Debbie Hilltopper Mountain Bike Wood Stove On Trailer. $125 35mm Camera 508-277-2795 Red Vermont Castings Resolute $1500 Computer Desk Kitchen Center 146 VHS Disney Oak 24” 508-277-2658 $35 Excellent Condition. Very 508-234-6096 Glass Top, Pull-Out Leaf, By Oster 24” Mongoose MGX/DXR Clean Burning, Firescreen Movies Captain’s Back And Warming Shelves Attached File Cabinet Complete Set Of Attachments Several Mountain Bike $150 508-885-5189 Stool Dual Suspension, Included. For Food Processing, Queen-Sized $2100 New 2004 Carver 360 Cooking & Baking. $50 21 Speed, Red Beige Shermag Bedroom Sets $35 Asking $1100 Sport Sedan Glider & Ottoman Great Condition. 508-943-0277 $65 Motorized Tempered Glass w/Box & Mattress, Cherry 24” Mongoose DXR AL (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter $225 Mirrored Dressers, Engines. 7.3KW Kohler Call 508-949-8851 508-949-1320 Wheelchair Cocktail Table Drawered Nightstand Mountain Bike Generator, 2 State Rooms, Pronto Sure-Step M91 40” x 40” $75 $1200 Each Dual Suspension, Aluminum, 100 GENERAL Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Hillman 8-Ton Ladies’ Genuine Motorized, With Footrest, 21 Speed, Silver Head, Full Galley. Black Shearling Holds 300-400lbs. (3) Brass Rugs $35 PRICE REDUCED Roller Set Holds Oxygen Tanks. Hanging/Ceiling Lights Bird Of Paradise 860-935-0072 105 BULLETIN BOARD $199,000 Model #2-SP Sheepskin Incl. 2 Brand New Batteries 2 With 3 Lamps (2)9x12, 9x14 $179,000 $1450 Fur Coat Asking $1650 firm 1 With 4 Lamps $295 Each Treadmill IN REMEMBRANCE Call 774-230-8295 $15 Each Greenlee Knockout Medium. Like New. Worn Antique 1860’s Oriental Style (Pro-Form) Julie Ann Bainton Punch Set One Or Twice. Length 30” 508-987-1104 (2)Red 9x12 Health Club Quality & (Knurowski) 767 Pump, 2 1/2”, 3”, 3 1/2”, (Collar To Hem), Shoulders Oak Table $300 Each Dimensions. Storable Larson 1997 4” Punch & Dies 19”, Sleeves 25”, With 5 Legs 36 Year Senior Secretary Oak Computer 508-943-8693 (Folds Vertically) Bay Path High School $475 Bust 40-42” With ‘Engraved’ Design Electronics Include Ski-Boat $250 OBO & 2 Matching Chairs Dear Friend, Please Visit 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Used Golf Balls Armoire Heart-Rate/Pulse; Our Guest Book And Leave A 508-885-8940 $500 $150 Women’s Burberry Computer Compatible Engine. With Trailer. 300 Dozen Leave Message Note To Pay Your Respects $5000 $425 774-452-1668 Trumpet $100 Prorsum For iFit. All Original www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton Manuals/Cords/Keys. 508-476-5476 860-774-9969 Living Room Sofa Electric/Acoustic Guitar Trenchcoat Perfect Condition. 107 MISC. FREE MUSIC Vinci Brand $100 Size 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out New $1400 & Chair Lining. Excellent Condition. Maytag Dukes Of Dixieland Record 508-864-7159 Asking $875 Sailboat For Sale Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Collection $500 FREE WOOD Washer/Dryer Frame, Excellent Quality. Photos Available By Email 2000 Hunter 212 Handel’s “The Messiah” Women’s Burberry 860-974-2301 & Refrigerator Floral Pattern, Country Volume 1 & 2 Organ PALLETS Great Day Sailer! Styling. AND MORE Technics SXEN4 Prorsum Unique Oak Table 21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin, JennAir Stove Best Offer You pick up. Monday thru Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib. Solid Wood Coffee Make An Offer! Dress Coat 72” Round FOR SALE & End Table Friday 8am-noon. Great Shape, Great Condition Hammond Organ Rascal Scooter Size 14 Petite, Brown, $550 Stonebridge Press Used Very Little. $800 OBO For All Over $3500 New With Upright Leslie Speaker 600 Series Excellent Condition. Must See To Appreciate 30% Under NADA Retail $400 25 Optical Drive 508-765-5506 $800 Steals It! $1000 Best Offer 508-756-6120 (located behind Southbridge $4950 508-450-9336 Call 508-949-7040 860-774-2454 508-892-8316 860-974-9946 774-289-6982 Hotel & Conference Center) 508-340-7697 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, February 19, 2010 B9

260 ANTIQUES 286 LIVESTOCK 298 WANTED TO BUY 333 SURROGATE 454 HOME 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 546 CEMETERY LOTS MOTHERS IMPROVEMENT RENT RENT Bagged Shavings WANTED Route 169 Kiln-Dried Pine JP&D Builders Worcester Country Paper Bags. Cat’s Meow Village SOUTHBRIDGE Memorial Park 3.25 Cubic Feet Reproduction Of The Master Carpenter Available For All Your Section Valor II Antiques $5.00 Each (No Limit) Unibank Of Uxbridge FREE RENT BRAND NEW Graves 1 & 2 (No Longer Made) Remodel Needs. 884 Worcester Pick Up In APARTMENTS! Valued At $5600 If You Have One To Sell, Kitchens, Baths, February Asking $2500 For Both Street, West Brookfield 2 Bedrooms/$775. Southbridge MA Call 508-234-4722 Decks, Etc. 508-885-6489 Rock Valley Farm Ask For Tom Or 508-949-7344 Heat/Hot Water Available now. Ask For Karen Looking to purchase 508-867-2508 Leave Message Included! Stove, refrigerator and antiques and dishwasher included. collectibles, single items WANTED 457 LAWN/GARDEN Affordable 2 Bedroom Secure building. or entire estates. First Cutting Old/Used/Any Apartments For Rent. Off-street parking. 550 MOBILE HOMES We buy it all also do Surrogate Composted Spacious, Fully NO Pets. on site estate sales and Condition Mothers Sheep Manure Applianced. Call (508)765-5852 estate auctions. HAY Kitchen Cabinets 1977 Mobile Home Solid Bales Needed Available At Farm! Starting at $797 Call anytime, Mike $5.00 Per Bale If They Are What We Want, 20lb Bags Southbridge $70,000 508-765-9512 We Will Even Remove Them From MA & CT At $10 Per Bag • Pool Plus Park Share From Your Kitchen! Established Surrogacy Call 508-867-6111 141 Elm Street FOR SALE BY OWNER Ground Ear Program seeks loving • Basketball Court Recently Remodeled Located In Wagon Wheel We Are A Re-Facing Leave Message Two Bedroom Apartment. Company That Needs These women to carry couples’ Park, Brookfield, MA biological babies. 21-43, • Playground Appliances, Washer/Dryer 508-347-3837 265 FUEL/WOOD CORN Cabinets For Our Home Hookups. Off-Street Parking. Show Booth, To Show prior birth experience • On-Site Laundry For Livestock required, non-smokers, 500 REAL ESTATE No Pets. Cordwood For Sale 85 Pound Bags “Before” and “After” generous compensation. INCOME LIMITS APPLY $675/Month Cut, Split & Delivered $10 Per Bag Kitchen Options No Utilities Included. $160 Green Monday-Friday 1-888-363-9457 501 REAL ESTATE Section 8 Welcome 1-508-328-9093 Mobile Home $190 Seasoned 9am-5pm reproductivepossibilities.com WANTED Office Open From: Overlook Farm 508-987-3384 For Sale Call Jim Brookfield, MA 01506 Monday-Friday 860-319-9545 9:00am to 5:00pm Dayville CT 508-867-2099 12 Conrads Park Weekend & Evening Webster 281 FREE PETS WAR RELICS (860)774-8884 Horse Tack Appointments FOUND CAT & 400 SERVICES Available NORTH VILLAGE Dark Orange/White Bits, Bridles, Saddles, Male Cat. Found At Accessories. New, Used, WAR SOUVENIRS Brookside Terrace ONE MONTH Thompson Transfer Station English, Western, Blankets, WANTED FREE RENT! Brookfield (On 2/4/10), And Had Gift Items, Reins. 402 GENERAL SERVICES ************** Nanatomqua Mobile Been Eating Out Of Almost Anything WWII & EARLIER 2 Bedroom Units Home Park Dumpsters For 2 Weeks. Horse-Related CA$H WAITING! EQUAL HOUSING Rock Valley Farm Starting At $783!! (55 And Over) Very Affectionate & Vocal. Helmets, Swords, OPPORTUNITY 11 Village Drive Unique White Markings On West Brookfield Daggers, Bayonets, 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 508-867-2508 Call The Southbridge,MA 01550 Heat And Hot Water His Face. Definitely Medals, Badges, Flags, ************** Is Included. Bath, Living Room, Large Someone’s Cat, Or Need Uniforms, etc. All real estate advertising in (508)764-7675 Kitchen, Laundry Room To Place In Over 30 Years Experience. Junk Man this newspaper is subject to Must Income Someone’s Home. 286 FEED The Federal Fair Housing Act With New Appliances, Call: 1-508-688-0847 Snowplowing of 1968, which makes it Qualify. Call Anytime I’ll Come To YOU! And Door To Back Porch. 860-923-9610 Quality Horse Hay illegal to advertise any Hampton Ask For Laurie 800 Pound Square Bales Removal of Metal, preference, limitation or Section 8 Vouchers MUST SELL!!! Timothy & Orchard Grasses Appliances, discrimination based on race, Newer 1 Bedroom, Accepted. $64,000 283 PETS Fertilize Fields color, religion, sex, handicap, Country Setting. Furniture, TV’s. Private Deck With 2 Sets Of 508-868-4662 First Cutting $100 Each 300 HELP WANTED Construction familial status (number of Please call Cavalier King Second Cutting $130 Each children and or pregnancy), French Doors, Leading To (508)987-1595 Charles Delivery Fee Extra Materials. national origin, ancestry, age, Bedroom And Kitchen Rock Valley Farm Cellars/Attics marital status, or any $750/Month Spaniel West Brookfield 305 BUSINESS intention to make an such Includes Most Utilities. Mobile Home Cleaned. 860-455-1979 Female Blen, 9 Weeks Old. 508-867-2508 OPPORTUNITIES Small Building preference, limitation or 510 For Sale Registered, Vet Checked, Demolition, Tires. discrimination. This Shots, Nice & Healthy. 297 CHILD CARE newspaper will not COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS In Sturbridge Retirement $900 Cleaning Business Leaves Removed. knowingly accept any Co-Operative. 413-245-7339 For Sale Small Residential advertising for real estate Leicester Southbridge 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths Dr. Day Care’s No Money Down! Moves. Trees Cut that is in violation of the law. Newly Renovated 2BR (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Our readers are hereby For Lease Chinese Crested Part-Time & Financing Available Brush/Limbs 1000 Sq.Ft. House. Area). Air Conditioning, Puppies Call For Details informed that all dwellings Gas Heat (Not Included), 10,850+ S.F. Building Full-Time Rates Removed advertising in this newspaper Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer Ideal For Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Hairless & Powder-Puff Free Breakfast And Lunch. 774-578-0718 are available on and equal Hookups. On Private Pond For Appointment Sweet, Loveable Toy Furnaces Removed Commercial/Industrial We Accept CT Care 4 Kids. opportunity basis. To With Great View, Private Use. Town Water/Sewer, 508-347-9370 Hypo-Allergenic Breed. Check-our-down-to- complain about Call (401)647-7241 310 GENERAL HELP Road. Use Of Pond & 30 Ft. Loading Dock. Includes For More Information drdaycare.com earth prices first! discrimination call The Dock For Recreation. 1,400 S.F. Office Space. WANTED Department of Housing and 401-397-6499 Weekends also! Great Neighbors, Quiet Located On Worcester Urban Development “HUD” Atmosphere. Street (Route 169) 298 WANTED TO BUY Central Mass toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. N. Grosvenordale Pure Bred Church Secretary Available Now! Call and Connecticut For the N.E. area, call HUD $1300/Month 12 Hours Per Week. Ideal ad 617-565-5308,. The toll (508)765-5421 CT Puppies Candidate Will Possess First/Last, Security & Dave free number for the hearing Credit Check Required. Mobile Home For Sale Over thirty breeds available. A Friendly Attitude, Pleasant impaired is 1-800-927-9275 14x64 Doublewide Health checked/guaranteed. $ Phone Manner, Strong Work 508-347-7804 No Pets. Southbridge State licensed. Ethic, And Ability To WANTED 508-326-7022 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. www.laughlinkennel.com ROSS RECYCLING Multi-Task. Computer Skills 413-262-5082 For Lease Large Kitchen, Living Room. Laughlin Kennel We Pay More!! Required. Perfect For Retiree Land Near 9,400+ S.F. Ideal For Laundry Room. Or Stay-At-Home Parent. Spencer/Paxton Commercial/Light Call 508-987-7161 All Scrap Metals, 508-764-8058 Industrial Use. Appliances Included. Tree Removal Line Town Water/Sewer. Plenty Of Cabinet Space. 285 PET CARE Cars, Trucks Email Resume Area Of Camp Marshall Includes 1,850 S.F. [email protected] 70’ Foot Bucket River Mill $65,000 Batteries, For A Single Family Home. Office Space. 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And Many Updates. over 18, must be able to Residential Heat/Hot Water To 15,000 Sq.Ft. New Energy! Crocks drive standard Included! & Beautifully Landscaped. New Stuff! Pottery transmission vehicles, have & Commercial REDUCED Will Divide! 508-347-8791 Sporting Equipment valid license, and prior Cleaning January & Call Owner For Best Price Tools customer service experience SECURITY 508-753-3670 a plus!!! We Offer Quality Work At February Boarding Jewelry An Affordable Price! DEPOSITS Luxury suites, Etc. Please contact us at Rent FREE! Sturbridge • Offices & Homes Affordable 2 Bedroom Rents starting at $515 525 HOUSES FOR RENT walks, treats, & one on Call Tom Or Deb 877-455-5552 or at: • Weekly & Bi-Weekly Mobile Home 55+ one playtimes available. Apartments For Rent. *Must Income Qualify* 508-987-1060 www.valetparkof • One-Time Cleanings Section 8 Vouchers 1 Bedroom, Ideal Or america.com/employment Spacious, Fully Webster Natural foods • Carpet Cleaning Applianced. 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Great Condition. 76k Miles. 28k Miles, Pearl White. Excellent Condition. 2000 Volvo S80 Space For Antique Car Excellent Condition. 1967 International 68k Miles. Smokey & The Bandit Look. $11,500 Must be at least 20 feet long. V8 400HP Engine Runs Well. Black Interior & Sedan FWD Lots Of Extras. 4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires, For More Information Rebuilt, Zero Miles. Will Pay Top Dollar Respond to John One Owner Bike! 9 Foot Bed, Straight 6. Call Kevin Exterior, Lots Of New Parts Blue, Leather, Moonroof, Etc. 508-832-3966 or Sitting On Ground, (Including Seats, Tires, For Clean Cars! Asking $9500 $1000 508-943-0467 Ready To Go Fully Loaded. 180k Miles. [email protected] Carpet, Rebuilt Original Owner. Garage Kept. Rutland Auto Sales 508-987-8928 Call 860-928-9210 $2200 Transmission) Includes 4 Blizzak Snow Route 122 740 MOTORCYCLES Harley Davidson 2004 Chevrolet With Rebuilt Fitted Matching Numbers Tires. 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Dual Wheels, Wally-Wagons! 5-Speed, Wintergreen, FOR SALE OR TRADE Condition. Lots Of Chrome, 11’ Area Behind Seats 508-347-8956 To Be Road-Worthy. Original Owner. Leather, Wood Trim, Must See! Always Kept $5900 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Excellent Condition $2495 Moonroof, CD/Cassette, 1977 Corvette Inside. 14,100GVWR 978-760-3453 508-943-2703 Subwoofer, Stingray $13,000 OBO 1997 Class A Payloader AM/FM/Weatherband, Heated Email Me At Call 5pm-8:30pm For A Motorcycle Of Diesel Gulf Stream 508-867-6546 Backhoe 1952 Pontiac 1996 Seats/Mirrors, Windshield Equal Value [email protected] De-Icer, Halogen Fog Lamps, Call 774-280-0866 Scenic Cruiser Michigan Woody Oldsmobile 88 Compass/Auto-Dim Mirror. 1994 Plymouth Tin Woody Beach Wagon, Runs Good. 1999 Suzuki 36 Foot Extra Wide. Diesel, Runs Good Mint Low Mileage. In Need Of Complete $1100 Asking $6600 SULLIVAN AUTO TLS 1000 Van Restoration. 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Power Everything, 4 $ 2004 Mazda $1700 OBO $48,000 Pickup Provided. 508-987-2045 Call Don (508)344-9499 Brand-New Tires With $3500 Firm Call 508-254-8663 ROSS RECYCLING Solid, Needs Restoration, Protoge Five Rims, New Battery. 860-634-4632 $6050 After 4pm & Weekends $2500 2003 Mitsubishi Or 508-248-5466 2006 THULE TRAILER Asking $5500 We Pay More!! 1998 Subaru Legacy GT And Leave Message (6’ x 12’ Enclosed) Make An Offer! Collection MUST BE SOLD! 2000 Daewoo Eclipse Aluminum, Dual Axle, 508-867-3741 All Scrap Metals, 978-760-3453 $3850 Nubira Convertible 2004 BMW GVW 6000 lbs. Cars, Trucks 1963 King Midget 4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Grey, Runs & Looks New. 1998 Subaru Forester Model #C65X12238200, 1997 Chevy Tahoe Batteries, Miles. Excellent. Automatic Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. $4050 K1200 GT Under 200 Miles. Beautiful Maroon & Grey New Engine, Comet Clutch, $5250 Copper Wire, Transmission, Power New Tires. 2000 Subaru Forester Absolutely Perfect! All Major Parts Replaced, All-New Brakes, New Paint, Windows Asking $10,500 Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. Mike 860-935-0072 Appliances... New Convertible Top With Good Tires, High Miles, $2500 508-410-3078 $4650 New Tires & Battery. Leather. Side Curtains. All-New Tires. 860-774-1485 $11,000 33’ Travel Trailer 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Fun Car, Good Runner! 2000 Ford Escort Wife Got Another Car. 2004 Buick Automatic, $2250 860-315-7417 Currently On-Site In Park $2500 Cash Takes It! Putnam, CT 06260 $5500 (Woodstock, CT) Ask For George Or Barry 2000 Dodge Stratus Runs Strong 4-Door Sedan, Rendezvous 2004 Volkswagen Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen 508-615-2540 860-928-7165 508-347-9654 Front-Wheel Drive, Passat Sedan 2005 Harley Porch, Corner Lot, Shed. 508-764-6059 Power Everything. In Good Condition. Automatic, SUV. Recent 4 Motion, 39k Davidson Park Features: Family 1997 Ford Asking $1500 OBO Tires, Brakes. Economical $9050 1450 Low Rider Activities, Pool, Inexpensive Lincoln Town Car 1966 Mustang 3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. & Comfortable Living. Conversion Van 508-410-6017 Call Bert Excellent Condition, Extras. Wanted 774-402-1397 90k, Super Heater & A/C. Park Is Open April-October. Power Locks/Seats/Windows Coupe Totally Reliable. 617-699-7428 $10,500 OBO 2002 Or NEWER (Not Fastback) 508-867-8374 $35,000 Cruise Control. 2000 Ford Asking $6250 (Includes Lot) Excellent Condition. Chuck Gander Rust-Free! Georgia Car 508-248-1951 732 SPORTS UTILITY 860-923-2549 Great For Camping! 508-335-1153 (Always Garaged) Mustang GT 2005 Honda 352-314-0003 $4900 Paint’s Faded. All Ready For 1995 Nissan $11,500 OBO 2004 Subaru Aero VT 750c 508-347-2621 WANTED YOUR 289 V8 Engine. Candy Apple Red, Motor Home $6900 Impreza WRX Pathfinder Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, Old Ford Pristine Condition! White, 5-Speed. With After-Market Straight 2005 Dutch Star (Newmar) 1999 Dodge Utility Trailer 33,010 Miles. 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BY KEITH GRIFFIN

If the Suzuki Kizashi had a dif- ferent nameplate (say Hyundai or Toyota), it could very well be the North American Car of the Year. It’s that good of a sedan. Unfortunately, it’s somewhat hampered by the fact that there isn’t an extensive dealer network on par with say Toyota. You’re going to have to work if you want to drive a Kizashi is what I’m trying to say. Unless a car is really special, most folks aren’t going to drive 20-30 miles to get it serviced (for routine maintenance) and most of us aren’t going to travel that same distanc to buy a car when there are suitable alternatives avail- able at your local Ford, Hyundai or Toyota dealers. The Kizashi went on sale in December. It is Suzuki’s first The 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is an inviting sports sedan to drive with attractive lines and good performance. entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment. (It makes a wheel size and transmission) to tures, including class-exclusive controls were fairly intuitive. great compact all-wheel drive 29-31 mpg on the highway (again standard eight airbags, anti-lock The Kizashi S trim starts at sedan called the SX4 that is an depending on wheels and trans- braking system with electronic $18,999 for the front-wheel drive absolute must for economy missions). brake-force distribution and a model. The GTS model, available minded New England drivers.) The Kizashi is a fun sedan to tire pressure monitoring system. in six-speed manual or perform- It’s not hyperbole when Suzuki drive with crisp handling. The Suzuki says the 2010 Kizashi ance tuned CVT with steering says the Kizashi serves as the GTS model loaned to me for a already meets 2014 crash stan- wheel paddle shifters, starts at company’s “flagship vehicle.” week by Suzuki had the all-wheel dards, including rigorous side $22,499. With all-wheel drive, the While it’s not what one could drive system called i-AWD. While pole crash, rear offset collision, model loaned to me by Suzuki call a performance sedan, there’s i-AWD is a nice bonus for winter and European pedestrian protec- tops out at $24,849 for AWD CVT nothing wrong with Kizashi’s driving, it’s also a nice thing to tion standards. Better visibility (plus $735 for destination and “oomph” factor. It is equipped have on hand for better handling is achieved in the Kizashi with handling). It’s a good price for a with a 2.4-liter DOHC inline four- on twisty roads. You’ll enjoy standard projector beam head- lot of car. cylinder engine that delivers 185 driving the Kizashi in the GTS lights, supplemental side mount- horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 170 configuration regardless of the ed signal lights, fold-down rear (Questions and comments about lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm with weather. headrests and available rear this review and other automotive the manual transmission. With Electronic stability control is sonar and backup camera. concerns can be e-mailed to used- the CVT (automatic transmis- part of the offering with the all- One of my favorite features of [email protected]. All sion), the 2.4-liter engine delivers wheel drive package. As Suzuki the Kizashi – not normally found queries are answered.) 180 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. explains, “In the event of vehicle in a less expensive vehicle like Both numbers are strong horse- oversteer (a tendency of the rear this – is keyless entry/start with VITAL STATISTICS power figures for a four-cylinder wheels to lose traction) the syn- push button ignition. I drove a Wheelbase: 106.3 inches sedan. One reliable source says ergetic vehicle dynamics control Honda Accord Crosstour the Length: 183.1 inches the 0-60 time is 8.9 seconds – a activates the AWD system to week after the Kizashi and was Width: 71.1 inches respectable number. Frankly, any transfer driving force from the surprised it didn’t have it. Height: 58.3 inches car that can hit that number in rear wheels to the front, thereby Keyless entry/start with push Curb weight: 3483 lbs. under 10 seconds is going to treat inhibiting the rear wheel skid. button ignition could be a deal Engine: 2.4-liter, four-cylin- you just fine on any highway. At the same time, the system pro- breaker on my next new car. der, 16-valve DOHC engine What’s also nice about the vides additional steering assist, Besides being safe, the Kizashi Horsepower: 185 hp @ 6,500 Kizashi is it rewards you at the making it easier for the driver to is also comfortable inside. Its rpm gas pump (assuming you’re not countersteer.” Electronic stabili- roomy interior made this 6’1” Torque: 170 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 constantly trying to crack 9 sec- ty control is probably the single driver more than comfortable rpm onds in your 0-60 accelerations). best safety device your car could and also left space in the rear for EPA estimated mpg The EPA rating for the Kizashi in have. other tall adults. Driving visibili- city/highway: 22/29 front-wheel drive ranges from 20- Speaking of safety, the Kizashi ty was good all around. The dash- Base price: $18,999 23 mpg city (depending on the has a long list of standard fea- board was well designed and the As-tested price: $24,849 Also consider: (a compara- tive vehicle) Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord

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