The Cream of the Crop

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(860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

THIS WEEK’S NECCOG QUOTE The cream of the crop

“Words, once PUTNAM DANCE CENTER TROUPE discusses paramedic they are printed, WINS NATIONAL HONORS have a life of program study victory was one brief their own.” moment capping a lifetime of dedication to REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP’S Carol Burnett dance. “It’s well over 20 hours EFFICIENCY BEING EXPLORED a week. You’re in the studio almost every day,” BY JASON BLEAU said Faucher, 17, a senior VILLAGER STAFF WRITER INSIDE at Marianapolis KILLINGLY — Members Preparatory School in of the Northeastern Thompson. “It’s taking A8-9— OPINION Connecticut Council of classes outside of the stu- Governments continued A12-15 — SPORTS dio, it’s taking classes discussions concerning a B1 — CALENDAR from other teachers, paramedic intercept study going to competitions, being performed in the B3— OBITS going to conventions — region during a meeting on B4 — RELIGION there’s a lot more than Aug. 30, which is meant to meets the eye.” explore how to improve the B5 — CLASSIFIEDS The number the group services provided through performed was entitled the region’s long-running Courtesy photo “Conflicted Souls” and Paramedic Intercept they spent 11 months Program. SPORTS Dancers from Putnam Dance Center won first place national- working on the routine — Larry Groh ly at a competition in Portland, Maine. The dancers in the The region currently has beginning last paramedic services 24 routine were: front row, from left, Hannah Ives and Allie Hill. September. The nine- Back row, from left, Caitlyn Faucher, Taylor Phillips, Kelsey hours a day through a part- means that those in need member troupe included Rioux, Cooper Everson, Caitlyn Sward, Hannah Higgins and nership that was formed in throughout the region have Faucher, Hannah Ives, Grace Higgins. he year 2000. At that time access to advanced life sup- Allie Hill, Taylor NECCOG and Day Kimball port and basic life support BY CHARLIE LENTZ years old. Many of the Phillips, Kelsey Rioux, VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Hospital formed an agree- services. The NECCOG other dancers at Putnam Cooper Everson, Caitlyn ment to support a regional Paramedic Intercept Study PUTNAM — Annette Dance Center have been Sward, Hannah Higgins paramedic intercept pro- is meant to explore any Hebard has trained devoted to dance since and Grace Higgins. gram, which today brings improvements that can be dancers who went on to they were toddlers as “They dance in class services to the region from made for the program to perform on Broadway well. Their countless together all week long American Ambulance out further enhance the servic- and dance in movies, but hours of work were with different teachers of Norwich. The program she never coached a rewarded at Dancers Inc. for tap, jazz, ballet and Please Read NECCOG, page A7 troupe that won a nation- national competition in modern,” said Hebard, Woodstock boys soccer al title — until now. Portland, Maine — when Putnam Dance Center’s hopes to take Caitlyn Faucher was a a troupe from the center owner. “We have 20 kids member of the winning earned first place in a on our team but we’ll Killingly ready for first a step forward team and she’s been contemporary dance dancing since she was 2 competition event. The Page A12 Please Read DANCE, page A7 Great Tomato Festival FINANCIAL FOCUS NEW EVENT WILL ACCOMPANY PAGE A9 Putnam prepares for KILLINGLY COOKS THE POTTING SHED BY JASON BLEAU not have happened this year VILLAGER STAFF WRITER if it wasn’t for some gener- PAGE A9 Memorial Bridge repair KILLINGLY — Killingly ous donations, and the will be a busy place on town’s Frostival event will repair by the state for years, having fallen Saturday, Sept. 14, as Davis not take place this winter SELECTMEN TAKE into a state where it is in desperate need Park becomes busy with life after that event was axed. STEPS TO ENSURE of a facelift. with Killingly Cooks and Parks and Recreation SMOOTH PROCESS Town Administrator Doug Cutler said, the town’s very first Great Director Tracy Wood- “We’re working diligently with the state Tomato Festival. Waggoner says Killingly BY JASON BLEAU of Connecticut to make sure that every- Both events come follow- Cooks will return for it’s VILLAGER STAFF WRITER thing that needs to be done from the town ing a very contentious sixth year, and will include PUTNAM — The Putnam Board of of Putnam’s end is done quickly.” budget season, which saw a wide variety of events, Selectmen met on Sept. 3, where they con- He continued, “One of things we have several town events get cut including the Frito-Lay- tinued discussions on the upcoming done is to ensure that the construction from the slate in order to sponsored Community Day repair of the World War I Veterans easements, which will be in the vicinity of satisfy cost reductions celebration and the brand Visit our website with Memorial Bridge on Pomfret Street. our river trail, are taken care of. For the your smart phone or tablet demanded by the Killingly new tomato-themed cele- The aging structure, which sits over the taxpayers. The Red White device! Quinebaug River, has been scheduled for Just scan the “QR code” Please Read BRIDGE, page A18 and Blue Barbecue would Please Read FESTIVAL, page A7 below with your device and instantly be linked to our website, www.villagernewspapers.com, where you can Villager Newspapers welcomes Bleau to staff read the PDF versions of our newspapers! It’s as easy as that! THOMPSON NATIVE READY TO TACKLE QUIET CORNER ISSUES BY ADAM MINOR and report on the seven attending the Thompson lar articles myself,” Bleau VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS EDITOR towns in the Villager’s cov- school system through said. “I started my first Villager Newspapers is erage area — Killingly, middle school before trans- blog in high school, but I proud to announce the hir- Brooklyn, Eastford, ferring to Killingly High only considered it a hobby ing of staff writer Jason Woodstock, Pomfret, School to be part of the until I found myself at a Bleau to its full-time staff. Putnam and Thompson. school’s Vocational crossroads in college, try- Bleau started with the Bleau joins Sports Editor Agriculture program. ing to determine what I Villager in late August, and Charlie Lentz and Editor “During that time, I grew wanted to do in life.” replaces former staff Adam Minor on the editori- fascinated with film and After determining that writer Meryl Willett, who al staff at the Villager. music reviews in maga- music, radio and journal- left in early July. He will Bleau was born and bred zines like Rolling Stone ism were his lasting pas- northeastern Connecticut, and wanted to write simi- write stories, shoot photos Please Read BLEAU, page A18 Jason Bleau 2 • Friday, September 13, 2013 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Selected memories from days gone by ’ve had some feedback from Carroll’s Drug Store, 154 Main I love my new phone and don’t Waldon, formerly of Danielson, recent columns that I’d like to KILLINGLY Street. He recalled that most peo- know that that I’d want to go back has just been appointed president share. ple paid with cash and letters for to these simpler days. However, it of the Ruppert Brewery in New IFirst, several individuals AT 300 some payments would specifically surely would be nice to talk to a York City. Mr. Waldron graduated informed me that Nellie Steere’s state, “Please do not send cash.” real person when one has a ques- from Killingly High School in and Maple Glen were not the same He remembered that the milk tion instead of being told to push 1929…(and graduated from place. Thank you for the clarifica- MARGARET man, life insurance man, and the this number and that number. Fordham University, N.Y. in 1935). tion. WEAVER Avon lady would all come right to While browsing through the While at Fordham, he was an out- Mo (Maureen Gorman) Girard the house. He said that his mother 1947 Putnam Telephone Directory standing football star…He resides responded to my request for school Beatrice purchased a couch from (which included much of our in Rye, N.Y. and is married to the memories with a lengthy summa- Jules Home Supply Company (11 area), Cal came across the adver- former Miss Janet Kennedy, ry of her school days. Since she Brooklyn for 6th and 7th grades. Canal Street in the 1948 Business tising for milk companies and was daughter of Frank Kennedy of moved frequently as a child, she Then Brooklyn decided 8th grade Directory) and someone from amazed at how many towns and Danielson.” attended quite a few area schools. from Brooklyn Center would go to there would even come to the villages Deary Bros. Company I shall want to tuck the clipping How many do you remember? East Brooklyn Grammar School house to collect the payment. His (Intervale Street, Putnam) distrib- in my notebook about individuals “In 1946 I lived on Route 12, on South Street — a big double father, Bert, worked at DANCO uted dairy products to: from this area who have risen to Plainfield, and started school at St. story brick building. Mrs. Roper and his mother worked at Arrow- Attawaugan, Ballouville, Dayville, high positions in business, sports, John’s Catholic School, 1st grade, was the teacher. Then before the Hart & Hegeman Electric Goodyear, Hampton, Phoenixville, politics, etc. then transferred to Plainfield end of the year in June 1954, the Company, which later burned the Woodstocks, Brooklyn, Grammar School on Route 12 last three weeks of school we (conversation 8/31/13). Bev Danielson, Eastford, the Margaret M. Weaver is the where I finished 1st grade. Then [I] moved into the new Brooklyn Marchionni mentioned that her Grosvenordales, Killingly, Killingly Municipal Historian. moved to Brooklyn for 2nd grade grammar school on Gorman Road. family had a soda man who made Pomfret, Thompson, Putnam.” Thanks to Mo Girard, Clarice in the old Brooklyn Grammar We were there 3 weeks and the home deliveries (9/4/13). Perhaps your family purchased Sabourin, Cal Buckley, Bev School just before the jail. Mrs. class of 1954 was the first class to Now I wondered where SNET milk from them. Other dairies Marchionni, Linden Whipple, and Marlor was the teacher. In the mid- graduate in that big gymnasium. I had been located on Grove Street advertising or with listings on the the numerous individuals who told dle of the year [1947], I moved to still have the program from gradu- in Putnam in the late 1940’s. same page were White Rose Dairy, me about Nellie Steere’s for memo- Goodyear [now Rogers] and Miss ation; we had 27 children in the Someone was watching over me. A Mrs. Bertha Champagne, owner, ries and information used in this Jacobs was the teacher. The school class. Then it was on to Killingly few days later Linden Whipple Daggett Street, Moosup; Fisher column. For additional informa- was held in a portion of Rogers High School on Broad Street in brought me hurricane pictures of Bros. Dairy, Pomfret; Carrier’s tion visit the Killingly Historical Corporation [the school had Danielson. I was very fortunate to Putnam Heights to try to copy and Dairy, State Ave. Goodyear; Center Wednesday or Saturday, 10 burned]. Near the end of the year have had very good teachers (who) included in the album was a photo Hillshire Farms, East Killingly, a.m. to 4 p.m. (or by appointment), we were told to bring brown shop- always stayed after school to help of the corner in Putnam where Joseph Vandale, 48 Harrison visit www.killinglyhistory.org, or ping bags to school as we were the child who changed schools all Grove Street and South Main Street, Putnam. Perhaps you can call 860-779-7250. Margaret Weaver going to bring our schoolbooks to the time. Schools in different intersect just below School Street. think of others. may be reached at mar- the new Goodyear grammar towns didn’t always have the same He pointed out the telephone com- Do any of you remember hear- [email protected]. Note: school up the hill. I remember fill- curriculum.” (written memoir, pany building on the southerly ing of John J. Waldron, formerly of Neither the Killingly Historical ing our bags from our desks and 9/6/13) side of the street adjacent to what Danielson? A small article about Center nor I have Caller ID. Please walking in line from the Rogers Cal Buckley was at the Killingly had been a grocery store but is him in the Aug. 22, 1963 Windham leave your name and phone num- Corporation up the hill to the new Historical Center recently brows- now Charlie Bravo’s. Linden com- County Transcript caught my eye. ber when calling. Thank you. school. [I] moved to Brooklyn for ing through old directories and mented that when he was young, “Former Danielson Man 3rd and half of the 4th grade; Miss telephone books from the late WINY was located in that old President of Brewing Co. John J. Preston was the teacher. The last 1940’s and 1950’s. He quickly start- SNET building. Sometimes when half of 4th grade I was in the old ed sharing memories. his father would go in the grocery Danielson Grammar School on “Remember when paying your store, he would sit in the car in the School St. (above) where the new bill was local?” The December 1948 parking lot and could hear what courthouse is now. Before school Telephone Directory listed loca- was being broadcast (9/2/13). VILLAGER ALMANAC ended that year, we were shown tions where phone bills could be Cal Buckley noted how different slides of the blueprints for the new paid in person: Danielson, the the telephone numbers were in Killingly Memorial School to be Southern New England Telephone 1948 where the exchange QUOTATION OF THE WEEK built on the corner of Hutchins Company, 140 Main Street; (Danielson, Putnam, etc.) was list- and Main Streets. The teacher was Moosup, Bellavance News Store, ed followed by a number. For “Structurally, it’s in great shape — Mrs. Eileen Gaudreau. Then I Main Street; Plainfield, Bellavance example, under milliners-retail, moved to Abington and attended Confectionary Store; Putnam, The the following appeared: Boston but anyone who passes it can see that Pomfret Community School for 5th Southern New England Telephone Store, 108 Main, Danielson 750-2; grade. Then I was back to Company, 15 Grove Street and Miss Adeline Chabot, 188 Main the concrete is deteriorating and the Street, Putnam-53-13; Princess Shoppe, 83 Main, Danielson 38-3 lights haven’t worked in quite a and under Milliners-Wholesale & while, so we’re glad the state has Manufacturers, Millinery Mfg. Co. 8 Pomfret, Putnam-1496. Now one taken the initiative to see this project HAIR STUDIO of the reasons that I included these was that they add to the list through and they are moving at a of local milliners. It is my belief Skyylights hair studio is now located in Eastford, that the second number had to do very fast pace.” with the party line but I may be at 219 Westford Road. mistaken. Can anyone clarify that? - Putnam Town Administrator Doug Cutler, commenting on We tend to forget about party work finally being done on the World War I Veterans Memorial telephone lines, and I’m sure some Bridge on Pomfret Street. Hair cuts are only $15 everyday low price. readers are way to young to have experienced them. The phone Senior Day is still Wednesday, cuts are $12. book even had pages concerning party line courtesy: “Avoid a series OPEN TO CLOSE By appointment only. Please call or text 890-885-8906 of calls. If you have to make a number of calls, allow enough POMFRET See more on my Facebook page! time between them for others on TOWN HALL your line to use the telephone, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ...... 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. too.” Wednesday ...... 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. “Replace the Receiver. 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TEEG holds senior barbecue, services presentation PUBLIC MEETINGS

BY JASON BLEAU VILLAGER STAFF WRITER POMFRET THOMPSON — The Thompson Ecumenical Monday, Sept. 16 Empowerment Group held its annual senior barbecue on Aug. Board of Selectmen, 8 a.m., Senior 29, where the organization invit- Center ed senior citizens from Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., Woodstock, Thompson and Senior Center Pomfret to TEEG’s Thatcher Road location for food and a Wednesday, Sept. 11 presentation on the services TEEG offers for them. Senior Advocate Commissions, 7 Executive Director Donna p.m., Senior Center Grant said the organization wanted to “connect the folks Thursday, Sept. 19 that we serve in those communities with our building, our facility and our staff so that they Agriculture Commission, 7 p.m., have better access to services Senior Center that we provide year round.” TEEG offers case manage- Jason Bleau photo ment services, Medicaid and The Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group held its annual senior barbecue on Aug. 29. WOODSTOCK Medicare counseling, and food programs. Ann Shields, TEEG’s benefits were surprised with how young Wednesday, Sept. 18 stamp and disability applica- Grant revealed that the organ- counselor, said the barbecue locals were involved in the pro- tions, among many other servic- ization has received two received a very positive grams and even learned a few Quasset Advisory Commission, 4:30 es. Assistor Grants, totaling $6,000 a response. things about the new facility, p.m., Town Hall “We do a host of other needs piece, which will help with the “Seniors get to meet other sen- which was erected last year. Republican Town Committee, 7 p.m., based work with our seniors in Affordable Health Care Act and iors, which is great, because The organization utilizes a the three towns that we served,” rolling out medical insurance by they are from all different coun- Title 3 Grant, funded through Town Hall said Grant. “This is just a great utilizing case management staff ties and towns,” Shields said. the Eastern Connecticut Area way to say we’re here – and if to help those who are uninsured One of the seniors that attend- Agency on Aging in order to pro- Thursday, Sept. 19 you need any help think of us.” access and be made aware of ed, Judy Miller of Pomfret, said vide benefits counseling to area TEEG also helps with distrib- their options when purchasing of the barbecue, “It’s a chance seniors and maintain the pro- Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town uting senior coupon cards for insurance. for (us) to see the building and to grams that seniors were educat- Hall senior citizens, which were ini- Grant added, “The real pur- hear about the different pro- ed about that afternoon. Planning and Zoning Commission, tiated this year for a 2014 rollout pose of today is as we get to the grams as well as opportunities Grant added that any senior 7:30 p.m., Town Hall to provide those individuals summer and we’re about to to volunteer – I think the speak- who wishes to learn about the with discounts at farmers mar- bump up against deadlines with ers were very clear in promoting services that TEEG provides kets. The organization has also things like Medicare, choices their programs and we are leav- can visit teegonline.org. EASTFORD expanded its access to available part D, fuel assistance, we get ing here with the knowledge food in the food security system, them in here this time of year so that there is a lot available.” Jason Bleau may be reached Tuesday, Sept. 17 working with Wal-Mart, United they are aware of the deadlines Shields said she believes the (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e- Natural Foods and local farmers and if they have a need we can seniors did learn a lot from the mail at jason@villagernewspa- Republican Town Committee, 7 p.m. as part of its expanded service help them meet it.” presentations and that some pers.com. Local ride raises money for wounded soldiers

BY JASON BLEAU group Reed has become accustomed to see- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ing. Only 13 motorcyclists took part in this WOODSTOCK — Motorcycle riders from year’s ride, which Reed attributes, in part, to throughout northeastern Connecticut band- poor advertising and promotion. After four ed together to ride for a cause on Saturday, successful years, Reed said he would be try- Sept. 7, with the sun shining and tempera- ing harder to get the word out next year and tures perfect for hitting the road. try to bring in even more than the 50 or so Hosted by Chamberlain Lake bikers that have made the event a success in Campground in Woodstock, the yearly ride the past. has traditionally supported the Make-A- Reed said the causes that benefit from the Wish Foundation, but after four years the rides are important to him and it’s his goal ride was held to benefit a different organiza- to give back, but says this year’s turnout tion in 2013, the Wounded Warrior Project. was a disappointment he hopes to remediate Michael Reed, owner of Chamberlain in 2014 and bring the event back to its previ- Lake Campground and organizer of the ous level of success. ride, said the event started as an attempt to Reed said his goal was to raise a couple give back to the local community, and this thousand dollars through the ride this year, year the Wounded Warrior Project was cho- however he admitted the results were much sen as the beneficiary because Reed’s son is lower than expected. The event only Jason Bleau photo in the armed forces. brought in $1,200, which, after expenses, will mean around $700 will be going to the Last Saturday, riders from all over the Quiet Corner hopped on their motorcycles to ride for the Wounded “My son’s in the Marine Corps.,” said Warrior Project, hosted by Chamberlain Lake Campground in Woodstock. Reed. “The bikers pay to ride, we have live Wounded Warrior Project. bands, music, raffles, and everything goes to Traditionally riders from throughout the One of the riders that took part in Ellington and Chaplin before returning the Wounded Warrior Foundation. We do tri-state area have been known to join in on Saturday’s run was Phil Michaud, who had back to Chamberlain Lake Campground in other fundraisers and raffles throughout the event, but despite the beautiful weather been part of past rides and said he had one Woodstock. the year as well. That money will also go to few bikers took the time to make the trek. simple reason for taking part in these ride, Prior to the ride bikers were offered pins, the cause.” Still, Reed shows no signs of slowing regardless of the cause, “I believe in it.” decals and other items to help promote the On average, around 50 motorcyclists take down in his causes and expects to be contin- The riders took to the road at 11 a.m. for a Wounded Warrior Project and show their to the streets for the yearly ride, however uing the yearly bike run next year, although 60-mile loop, stopping in motorcycle dealer- support beyond the bike run. this year’s event did not draw the large the cause that will benefit from the ride has ships and campgrounds in Stafford Springs, yet to be decided. NEWS BRIEF

act. Over the past several weeks energy. We encourage residents to ment of our very active Clean Knowlton Hall, 25 Pompey Hollow Local towns selected for town officials have been interview- take advantage of this great pro- Energy Task Force. We encourage Rd. (Route 44, next to Town Hall), ing installers and announced gram.” citizens of our partnership towns Ashford. Residents who are inter- unique solar program recently they have formally select- Representing Hampton, First to come out to the many events we ested in learning more about ed Ross Solar Group to be part of Selectman Allan Cahill expressed will be holding to show you how Solarize are urged to attend. POMFRET — The towns of their Solarize program and do all enthusiasm for the town’s partici- you can reduce your upfront costs More information about the pro- Ashford, Chaplin, Hampton and the solar installations for these pation. to Solarize your home, lower your gram and the upcoming workshop Pomfret have joined forces to par- four towns. “Hampton is pleased to be cho- electricity bills and embrace clean can be found by visiting ticipate in a unique solar program Town leaders expressed strong sen as a Solarize community, we energy.” www.solarizect.com/Pomfret or offered through the Clean Energy support for the Solarize program. look forward to partnering with Solarize Ashford-Chaplin- contact Ross Solar Group at 203- Finance and Investment Authority “I look forward to working with Ashford, Chaplin and Pomfret by Hampton-Pomfret will official 512-4500 or visit www.rossso- (CEFIA). Ross Solar to bring affordable committing to the Solarize CT kick off with its first solar work- largroup.com/solarize. The towns will join eight other energy to Pomfret’s townspeople. Program,” Cahill said. shop on Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., at communities in Phase 3 of Through Solarize Connecticut res- Ralph Fletcher, First Selectman Solarize Connecticut that expects idents can purchase or lease solar from Ashford, put out the call for to more than double the amount of photovoltaic systems and realize residents to get involved in the Prepare For Winter solar across the communities over deep savings. Pomfret will benefit Solarize program to lower their the 20-week program. Also partici- from the collaboration with the energy bills. Garage door tune-up, check, pating in the program is a coali- towns of Ashford, Chaplin and “We fully support Solarize lube, and adjust (parts extra if needed) tion of Easton, Redding and Hampton; together we can create Ashford and the partnership we Trumbull, along with the towns of easier, affordable ways to ‘solar- have with Chaplin, Hampton and 1st Door $60.00 Greenwich, Manchester, Newtown ize.’ This is an exciting and inno- Pomfret,” Fletcher said. “We here $20.00 for ea. additional door and West Hartford. Sales, service and installation of vative opportunity to bring renew- in Ashford are looking forward to Liftmaster Model 8360 battery backup garage door opener, Solarize is a unique program able energy to our communities,” giving our residents the opportu- COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL offered by CEFIA in partnership garage doors and electric openers 7 ft. $375 installed. Higher r-value garage doors, steel 2 said First Selectman Maureen nity to add solar to their homes at sided, std hardware & track incl. starting at $639.00. with SmartPower that increases Nicholson. deeply discounted rates, and to residential solar through a proven First Selectman Bill Rose, from earn solar panels for our town 1-800-605-9030 • 508-987-8600 formula. It leverages group dis- Chaplin, reported, “Chaplin is buildings, as well. We hope that www.countrysidegaragedoors.com • [email protected] counts through a pre-selected pleased to be a part of Solarize our businesses will also see this as installer to reduce the cost of phase 3. Working cooperatively an opportunity for them to begin solar; it relies on the community to with our neighboring towns of to reduce their utility expenses provide outreach and education to Ashford, Hampton and Pomfret and to reduce their carbon foot- create awareness and build inter- offers residents in our rural com- print. Here in Ashford we have est, and it promotes a clear end munities a unique opportunity to long embraced the option of using date that motivates residents to act on their commitment to clean clean energy with the establish-

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BY JASON BLEAU VILLAGER STAFF WRITER PUTNAM — It’s a six- to eight- month construction process that officially started on Saturday, Sept. 7, and will eventually result in a brand new East Putnam Fire Department. Fire personnel, elected officials, and others who have either supported or invested in the construction of a new fire department filed in, surrounding a mound of dirt on the property at 263 Providence Pike, where a series of shovels stood that sym- A picture of the proposed new East Putnam Fire Department on display at the bolized the groundbreaking for a groundbreaking. project that has been in the plan- Jason Bleau photos ning since 2001, according to East East Putnam Fire Chief Abe noted, “I’ve always been support- From left, shovels representing East Putnam Fire Chiefs Vitt Sochor, John Adams, Putnam Fire District President Walker said, “This building is ive of what East Putnam asked to Whitney Lamothe, David Cutler and Abe Walker, as well as District President Doug Doug Cutler Jr. going to be truly a blessing not do. I’m really glad that this is Cutler Jr., are used to break ground for the new East Putnam Fire Department. With the current fire depart- only to East Putnam but also to coming to fruition.” ment sitting on leased land and the entire town. It’s going to allow Putnam Police Chief Rick Six shovels were dug into the to bring in a Small Town unable to meet the spatial us to provide further training Hayes represented the police ground for the official ground- Economic Assistance Program, requirement for the department, and have room to grow in the department at the groundbreak- breaking, five representing the or STEAP Grant to help offset the district has been working future. It’s going to be a beautiful ing and added his own congratu- different chiefs that have led the some of the remaining cost. towards the goal of building a thing that we can rely on.” lations to the East Putnam Fire East Putnam Fire Department Despite receiving a “no” from the new facility for over twelve years, He continued by thanking District for their new depart- since its inception and a sixth for state, the District has gone back finally breaking ground on the other emergency responders ment. District President Cutler. With a to town officials to request anoth- new site. from the town and town officials “Putnam is unique and very dig of those shovels, ground was er application for the next round Cutler spoke at a ceremony for for their support in making the special because we have a rela- broken and the expectation is of STEAP Grant funding with the groundbreaking. project a reality, “It truly shows tionship between members of that construction on the new changes made to the project spec- “I know all of us that serve in the brother and sisterhood that our emergency services that department will be completed in ifications to makeup for the the East Putnam Fire District we have in Putnam, which is a towns throughout the state and the middle of next year. absence of that money. and East Putnam Fire very tight bond that can’t be New England wish they could Funded by several loans, Department certainly appreciate replaced.” have,” said Hayes. “I also have including money provided by the Jason Bleau may be reached the opportunity that the taxpay- Putnam Fire Chief Norm this feeling that Putnam is so United States Department of (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail ers gave us to do something like Bernier said the new building fresh right now, there is a feeling Agriculture, Cutler noted that the at this on their behalf,” Cutler said. will be a valuable new tool for the of growth and that we are moving only roadblock the project has hit [email protected]. “I know I do.” East Putnam Fire District, and forward.” up to this point was in it’s attempt Brooklyn hires first new town attorney in more than six years

BY JASON BLEAU for the job. and received her Juris Doctor from the related issues. The hiring comes in the wake VILLAGER STAFF WRITER After spending more than six years with University of Virginia in 1993, joining her of controversy following the firing of BROOKLYN — More personnel changes the same town attorney, Tanner revealed current firm the following year and becom- Brooklyn’s Recreation Director Bucky have been confirmed in Brooklyn, as First that the town examines its contract status ing a Director in 2001. In addition to Lohbusch, who some believe was released Selectman Austin Tanner has announced with attorneys on a year-to-year basis and Brooklyn, she also acts at the town attorney from his employment wrongfully due to dis- the hiring of a new town attorney. during the most recent review decided it of Groton. agreements with the first selectman. According to Tanner, Eileen Duggan has was time to make a change. Tanner noted that there is no bad blood Tanner said there is a cost difference with been appointed to the position. The first “We’ve had discussions with the past between the town and the previous town this new attorney,but the town will not need selectman said she was his personal choice town attorney because we weren’t happy attorney. to manage a significant price increase. In with him in the “It’s mainly timeliness. There were no fact Tanner noted, “It’s a little bit more, but past,” said Tanner. other performance issues that played into not much. We hired her at a very reasonable PICK YOUR OWN “He promised to the decision, he just wasn’t getting the job rate.” improve and he done fast enough,” Tanner said. The first selectman also confirmed that never did. He just Tanner revealed that Duggan was singled the town’s processes would stay the same for APPLES wasn’t timely.” out as the best candidate for the job because the foreseeable future, with a year-to-year Duggan works out of her availability and resources. examination of the town attorney’s con- of Suisman Shapiro “We were impressed and the other candi- tract. Sweet Corn Apple Cider in New London, and dates were from smaller firms – she has Brooklyn town officials can turn their according to the more associates to discuss things with so we attention to filing several other vacancies in Tomatoes Apple Cider Donuts firm’s website, she is thought we would get more coverage,” the town. A successor for Lohbusch for the the chair of the com- Tanner said. recreation director position has yet to be Hardy Mums Caramel Apples pany’s Labor, Tanner called the former town attorney, announced, although the town’s Parks and Employment, Mark Boullard, a “good worker,” but a slow Recreation Commission has been charged Local Honey Maple Syrup Municipal and one that was not keeping up with the expec- with handling that interview process. Education Law tations of town officials. According to Tanner, Brooklyn is also in Department as well Duggan has made her career representing search of a new assistant tax collector as 108 Crystal Pond Rd. • Eastford CT as a director of the public and private employers and non-profit well. firm. organizations in cases concerning labor 860-974-1150 • www.buellsorchard.com She holds a bache- relations and employment law, including Jason Bleau may be reached (860) 928-1818, Mon-Sat 8-5pm • Sunday 1-5pm lor of arts degree collective bargaining, contract administra- ext. 112, or by e-mail at jason@villagernews- from Yale University tion, grievance disputes and other labor papers.com. Trust Your Neighbors Your Guide to Your Neighbors at Your Service Appliance Repair Hair Design Neighborhood Renovation Signs

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Photos courtesy of Stu Neil The Frog Trio entertains the crowd walking their dogs. Above, Cooper, with Bancroft School of Small Pet Massage student Aime Skalamera. Right, Putnam Police K-9 Officer PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions Canines for Combat Dog Walk was a significant success Termini and his partner Aron joined in on the fun at the dog Saturday, Sept. 7. The organization raised $2,000 for National Education for Assistance Dog walk. Services (NEADS). Putnam School District announces new curriculum director BY JASON BLEAU and a master’s degree in educa- and Hull said the position is a doesn’t believe the district will sition. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER tional psychology from the very significant tool for the dis- suffer from the wait. He said Hull says he personally has PUTNAM — With a new school University of Connecticut, as trict to have for 2014 with the new Maynard is “highly talented, she faith in Maynard’s abilities. year underway, the Putnam well as a sixth-year certification Common Core State Standards will get on board real quick. She Speaking on his new hire’s quali- School District has announced in education leadership from being implemented. He said has already been coming into the fications he said, “I have wit- the hiring of a new curriculum UConn to her credit. She also has Maynard has experience working district and will be here for meet- nessed firsthand the great things director, filling a position that an Executive Educational with special service staff to help ings, so she’ll get up to speed she has achieved for both stu- was vacated due to a retirement Leadership certification from with the transition. quickly.We have a full process we dents and staff. She has the earlier this year. UConn as well. “She is in charge of making put in place and we were hiring innate ability to bring about won- Superintendent Bill Hull said Maynard will be filling an sure our curriculum is aligned to many others at the same time. All derful things for students while Donna Maynard, who is current- important role in the district the Common Core and making that along with training and collaborating with all stakehold- ly the director of Special Services according to Hull. Noting that he sure our revisions follows state other factors did kind of slow us ers. Putnam is indeed lucky to be for the Montville Public School had worked with Maynard in the standards, which is a huge job,” down a bit.” able to hire such an accomplished system, was hired from a broad past for 10 years, Hull said, “I said Hull of Maynard’s new role With schools throughout north- administrator. She will make a pool of candidates, all of which know her dedication, her skill, in Putnam. “She will also help eastern Connecticut preparing fabulous addition to the Putnam he noted were very qualified to and her devotion to children, so with professional development for the shift to the state’s new school family.” fill the position. to us, that let her rise to the top of and with our teacher evalua- Common Core standards, Hull Maynard comes to Putnam a very solid pool of candidates.” tions.” and other officials in Putnam feel Jason Bleau may be reached with a bachelor’s degree from The curriculum director posi- Maynard will not jump into her confident they made the correct (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail Southern Connecticut State tion was left vacant after the pre- new post until Oct. 15, but despite choice in bringing Maynard on at University in special education vious director retired as of July 1, the lengthy hiring process, Hull board to help them with that tran- [email protected]. EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

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Linsa Andrews, of Silver Circle Gallery, stands with some young artists who helped paint the mural that From left, Putnam “First Lady” Audrey Place, Mayor Peter Place and family history researcher Valentine will be displayed until the next First Friday. Iamartino stopped by First Friday for some fun.

Spectators express themselves with some chalk art on Main Street in Putnam during First Friday Terry Bradley plays one of his handmade Native American flutes at Arts & Framing.

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Some young visitors to First Friday enjoy some hula hooping. PUTNAM — Spectators from all over the Quiet Corner and beyond stopped by downtown Putnam on Friday, Sept. 6, for the second-to-last First Friday event of 2013. The celebration was themed around Agriculture in the Quiet Corner and included music, demonstrations and more.

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LIC. #1344 Call for details 860-928-1818 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, September 13, 2013 • 7 NECCOG hopes to Putnam Dance Center improve paramedic brings home national prize intercept program served as a dance director Jennifer Paquette. night at the Performing DANCE and instructor at the cen- Before coming to Arts Center in Portland, continued from page A1 ter for the past 17 years. Putnam Dance Center, Maine. All the dancers NECCOG The win in Maine marked Hebard was with the have been working for continued from page A1 pick certain kids that we the first time one of her Charlotte Klein Dance many years. Their reward feel will work well together troupes has captured first Centers, where she taught came with a national title. es it provides. for that certain genre of place in a national event. students that moved on and “They’re 17, the majority Thompson First Selectman Larry Groh, who heads a sub- dance.” Two of the center’s danced in Broadway of them, they’ve been with committee in charge of the study, says a bidding process Rioux said the troupe dancers, Faucher and shows, movies and on me since they were 2,” was recently completed to bring in venders to perform the was elated when the judges Everson, also won individ- cruise ships. Hebard said. “They are study.Two companies stood out above the rest. named their team as the ual national titles at the Faucher also won region- required to take two ballet “There were positives and negatives to both companies winners. competition in Maine. al titles this year and is the classes, two tap classes and that bid on it,” said Groh of the two leading candidates. “It was really exciting, I Everson’s winning routine current Miss Headliners, a modern. That makes nine “One was based here in Connecticut and another was think that was the overall for Mr. Teen Dancers Inc. Miss Candance and first hours of dance per week, based in Pennsylvania. They were very similar and their emotion from all of us,” was called “The Face” and runner up to Miss Dance that’s three or four days — cost was relatively the same, maybe $700 difference said Rioux, 17, a senior at was choreographed by Of New England. Everson then they have to come on between the two – the one based in Connecticut has done Killingly High. “We were Audra Hebard, Annette’s also won the Mr. Teen Saturdays for rehearsals. some work in the area but we were focused on having a all thrilled and very proud daughter. Headliners event, a region- This wasn’t just a well- fresh set of eyes who has no ties to the area and give us a of ourselves — for all the “I’m amazed every day al competition. rehearsed number. This is new perspective.” hard work we’ve put into it with how far I’ve gotten,” “Conflicted Souls” was 10, 15 years of just con- With that in mind, the subcommittee made a recommen- — around September we said Everson, 15, a sopho- choreographed by Sarah- stantly dancing, loving dation to hire the Pennsylvania company,Page, Wolfberg & started with that number.” more at Marianapolis. “I Kay Clark. The troupe’s what you do, finding the Wirth, a suggestion that was reciprocated by the members Hill said the perform- look back at where I was competitive category in passion, and loving dance. of NECCOG, who agreed that the Council needed someone ance in the finals was just last September and didn’t Maine was in the large- This is something we did- new to examine the program with a clean slate. the tip of an iceberg of think it was possible to group contemporary dance n’t expect. This is very nice Groh revealed that the firm out of Connecticut was the practice including four- have been able to do as competition in the senior icing on the cake.” same one that had worked with the region in the past, back hour sessions on most much as I’ve gotten done in age division with an aver- Faucher said the troupe when the Paramedic Intercept Program was started in the Saturdays. just a year.” age age of 16 to 18 years was proud to give Hebard year 2000. “This number was a lot Faucher’s winning rou- old. The routine lasted and Putnam Dance Center “Not that there’s any conflict — we wanted somebody of work,” said Hill, 17, a tine for Miss Dancers Inc. approximately two and its first national title. outside the region tell us if we should or shouldn’t make senior at Woodstock in the individual modern one-half minutes. “I’m really happy that any changes or provides some suggestions from a different Academy. “We just had a contemporary division was The Dancers Inc. compe- I’m able to bring it back to perspective” added Groh. lot, and a lot, and a lot of entitled “Lost in the Trees” tition was contested over the studio,” Faucher said. At the cost of $37,000, NECCOG will be using money that rehearsals. There were a and was choreographed by six days from July 21 “This is where it all came was awarded to the Council through the Regional lot of details that went into Ashley Eisenhaur. Sward through July 27 and includ- from.” Performance Incentive Program out of the Office of Policy it and the little details mat- who was second runner up ed opening rounds in Charlie Lentz may be and Management, which totals $45,000. tered a lot.” for Miss Dancers Inc. with which the field was whit- reached at (860) 928-1818, NECCOG Executive Director John Filchak spoke about Hebard is not only the a contemporary routine tled down to seven teams. ext. 110, or by e-mail at the timeline for this study,saying, “we hope to secure a con- owner of Putnam Dance called “The Letter” that Those final seven teams charlie@villagernewspa- tract and get our committee back together by the end of Center but she’s also was choreographed by performed on the final pers.com. September and finish the study by the end of November.” Groh added that’s it’s important to understand that this study is not to solve any problems with the program. “They’re doing a good job, but we want to know how we can do it better,” said Groh. Other local town officials have made it clear that the pur- Red lines pose of this study is to make the program better and build on it. Multiple aspects of the service will be explored in Whatever our country does in Syria has seri- that there are people who want the U.S. to do order to ensure the program is more efficient and effective ous implications for us here at home. UEST more to stop future civilian deaths. I understand from multiple angles. There is a fierce debate swirling around G that there are people who do not want our coun- regarding what to do about the Syrian govern- COMMENTARY try to get mired in another foreign military Jason Bleau may be reached (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by ment’s alleged use of nerve gas on its own citi- action (war). A Quinnipiac University poll e-mail at [email protected]. zens. No one can look at the images of people JEFFREY A. showed Americans’ concerns about how much dead and dying, and not feel their own humanity. risk to accept in dealing with Syria, be they We have seen such images before. In 1988, GORDON, M.D. Democrats, Americans or Independents. 61 per- Saddam Hussein launched a chemical weapons WOODSTOCK cent versus 21 percent say that “it is not in the attack on the Kurdish people of Halabja, Iraq, national interest to be involved in Syria”; 59 per- Festivities to hit Davis killing thousands. Back in World War I, mustard cent versus 27 percent oppose arming the rebel gas was used. There have been and are many atrocities com- groups; yet 49 percent versus 38 percent support “using mitted by despotic regimes all over the world. drones or military strikes, which do not risk American The dilemma facing us on Syria is of President Obama’s lives.” Park in Killingly own making. He has called for “regime change” and then I am not advocating for an isolationist policy. America described a “red line” about chemical weapons use. Unless should have a role in world affairs for economic and human- Waggoner remarked, “We Assad suddenly decides to quit, then a “regime change” itarian reasons, as well as for upholding our country’s inter- FESTIVAL had thrown around the idea means forceful intervention. Missile strikes won’t bring ests. But, America is not the “cop on the beat” or a “gun for continued from page A1 of adding a race to go along about a “regime change.” Soldiers on the ground, engaged hire.” We cannot have an interventionalist foreign policy with Killingly Cooks, but in fighting, could do that. It seems the “red line” has been that commits our country to unilateral actions without bration. with so many people want- crossed. But, faced with taking action, Obama backtracked, clear purposes, defined goals and end-game strategies. Our “This year we’ve added ing (the Spring Time saying he did not create the “red line,” but that the world allies and the member countries of the Arab League say the Tomato Festival that Festival) race to return we community created it when it banned the use of chemical they support U.S. action in Syria, but are they committing also incorporates a 5K race. thought, what better time to weapons. their own troops? That will take place in the bring it back than at the Taking military action in Syria is not an isolated issue. Senator McCain says that if the U.S. does not act, then it morning,” said Waggoner Great Tomato Festival?” History has shown that it is easy for a military power to win will cause dire consequences for America’s and the presi- about this year’s new addi- The Killingly Business an initial war against another country,but that it is not easy dent’s credibility. Is that a reason to take action? The tion. “It is the old Spring Association is getting to occupy a country and morph it into something of invad- unclear foreign policy on Syria, which Obama seems not Time Festival route, so I involved as well, providing er’s own image. Think of Russia invading Afghanistan and fully supportive of, has caused us to be backed into a box, drawn by these “red lines,” and that is affecting America’s know a lot of people have its own activities in a health the U.S. invading Iraq and Afghanistan. Think of the many overt operations conducted for regime change in Central credibility.I say that if the U.S. does act, especially the more been waiting for that race to and wellness fair, which America. We need to remember that when our government involved action that Senator McCain is advocating, just come back again.” will also accompany the fes- Waggoner said contests, contemplates military action, history’s lessons repeated if because it needs to save face after a president makes a for- tivities in downtown initially not learned. The price of not learning these les- eign policy blunder, then taking involved action will have themed booths and other Danielson. displays will also be spread sons is American blood in the form of casualties and death dire consequences for us. While the road race costs on the part of our soldiers and sailors. Let’s not let the drumbeats for war drown out common out throughout Davis Park $25, the event is free and A symbolic military strike against Syria would technical- sense, prudent and realistic discussions about America’s during the event, including runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ly satisfy the “red line” threat, but such action in reality foreign policy.After all, whatever our country does in Syria crafts, a home-made salsa Waggoner added that would be meaningless. Secretary of State Kerry alluded to has serious implications for us here at home. contest, and a restaurant with some of the town’s bet- that when, testifying before Congress, he argued against tomato contest as well as ter-known community restrictive limits on the use of military force so that the U.S. Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is Chairman of Woodstock’s competitions for different events being lost to finan- could keep open its future options on Syria. He quickly Planning and Zoning Commission. This article neither kinds of tomatoes, such as cial woes this year, this backtracked. However, the Freudian slip was already made. reflects any official statement of nor any specific work being the ugliest and largest. event a nice ray of sunshine Obama knows that to do something meaningful about Syria done by the Commission. Check out www.JeffreyGordon.com. According to Waggoner, to get the community out will require troops on the ground. Didn’t we already do that the Tomato Festival is the and bring in visitors to see in Iraq and Afghanistan? brainchild of the Killingly what Killingly has to offer. Syria is no Iraq. It has significant military resources and Agricultural Commission, She noted the partnerships powerful allies in Russia and China. U.S. intervention which is a young commis- with other groups and imperils Israel, whose people are already scrambling for sion that put the food for- organizations has helped gas masks after Iran, an ally of Syria, threatened military ward as the theme for the keep the price tag of the action against Israel if there is action against Syria. The festival after consulting pro- event to a minimum and Iranian government is fanatical and should not be underes- fessionals in the field. made it less of a burden to timated. So too should we not underestimate the actions of Waggoner revealed, fund. Hezbollah, who is fighting for the Assad regime in Syria “They worked with the “We bring our element in, and is backed by Iran. There has been much policy and political talk about to farmers market and a num- they brings there’s. We have what degree the U.S. should arm the Syrian rebels. Sure, we ber of the Connecticut gotten donations to help growers and farmers in the can arm rebel groups with whatever weaponry we have. with the race – and I know The U.S. has armed various rebel groups in various coun- area. That was their the Killingly Agriculture choice.” tries over the years, sometimes legally and sometimes ille- Commission worked hard gally.The problem is which rebel groups are fit to arm with Waggoner noted that to bring in sponsorship as weapons. There are many Syrian rebel groups unfriendly to many different kinds of well,” said Waggoner, “It’s the U.S. How do we insure we keep weapons from them if events have been grouped very important to have a provided to others? It is a dangerous slippery slope our together for Killingly day to bring the community country knows all too well. Cooks, many of which were together and show off your I understand that there are people who want to do some- once smaller individual community and that’s real- thing to punish the Syrian Assad regime for the alleged events spread out through- ly what this day is.” nerve gas attacks that killed so many people. I understand out the year that have now merged into one big com- Jason Bleau may be munity activity. The 5K reached (860) 928-1818, ext. HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE road race was brought into 112, or by e-mail at the mix as a response to [email protected] Now that you are all ears… increased demand for its om. return. Don’t forget to have your heating system serviced now before it gets colder! Call today to set up your aapointment. We also install and service central air and ductless split AC & Heat Pump Systems.

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chool today sounds so hard. Every news report, every P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 Sanecdote from parents, the lamentations of teachers and the complaints of students reinforce TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 the notion that school, no matter FAX: (860) 928-5946 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner the grade, location, public or pri- WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM vate, high achieving or low is just plain hard. FRANK G. CHILINSKI The pressure PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER to achieve is LETTERS TO THE EDITOR enormous and ADAM MINOR the requirement that EDITOR ‘We should be putting Americans to work first’ everything be evaluated and To the Editor: no major negative financial consequences for coming measured I sent this letter to our Congressmen. across our borders illegally. If there were, you would against a stan- EDITORIAL Immigration reform is before Congress. The law is see a reduction in number of illegals and the cost of dard is univer- similar to what was proposed by Sen. Ted Kennedy and securing our borders would be reduced. sal. It makes passed by Congress. That law is not working or being These people from other countries should be able to my head hurt enforced. We now have some 11 million illegal aliens in work here legally if there is a system to control them as NANCY WEISS just to think this country. well as a system to make it unprofitable for those that about the daily Light and darkness Having worked overseas for a number of years, I break our laws. It is not rocket science. I am sure that if grind, the have had first-hand experience as to what actually every American that is not working had a chance at the homework, the very year, around this time, we works with regards to controlling illegal immigration. jobs the illegals are holding we would be better off as a tests and the constant appraisal of take a minute (hopefully longer) Most illegal aliens come into this country to make nation. whether one is or is not making the to remember the lives lost in the money,the same reason I went to work legally in Saudi We should be putting America and Americans to grade. terrorist attacks of 9/11, a day Arabia. Saudi has a much longer border to protect than work first. The first time I realized how E the United States. They and many countries do not tol- hard school could be was the year I that changed our country forever, and a day I’ll never forget. erate illegal aliens as we do. These illegals came here of lived in France. The children in my HAROLD REEVES French family studied like crazy. I’m always tempted their own free will so they are prepared for negative consequences. This country’s problem is that there are DANIELSON They prepared themselves for their around this time of year to entire young lives to take a rigor- share about that day — ous test at the completion of the how I felt, what I saw, French version of high school where I was — and I’ve September is ‘Pain Awareness Month’ called the Bac. The test, the bac- done all that before in pre- calaurate, would either allow them vious columns — but 12 To the Editor: gia, myofascial pain syndrome, hypermobility, scolio- to enter a university or pursue a years later, as we remem- I want to inform readers that September is Pain sis and costochondritis, along with a disc in my lower vocational technical line. The test ber the events of that fate- Awareness Month. back which has phase-3 degeneration. Those of us gave them focus, but also crafted ful day,has it really made a Across the nation, pain warriors are joining one with chronic pain are not looking for pity or sympathy. their expectations as to what life difference in our collective another to raise awareness, educate the masses, pro- We are looking to be recognized as still very much alive might hold for them into clear, if vide resources and be as proactive as possible during individuals who suffer from visible and invisible pain. mind? narrow categories. THE MINOR the upcoming weeks. We wish to be treated fairly in the work place, among After 12 long years, are Somehow during the 20th centu- The history of Pain Awareness Month began with peers, at doctor’s offices and when speaking to medical ry, Americans held on the belief DETAILS we any different? other organizations that, like the U.S. Pain experts. Let’s think about it for a that there was always a way to pros- Foundation, recognized more needed to be done in the Now for some good news! The U.S. Pain Foundation per and get ahead. Success in second — kids going into way of healthcare, policies and pain management for has submitted proclamations nationwide in an effort ADAM MINOR kindergarten in school wasn’t the only path. I’m not the pain community. to have September recognized as pain awareness sure we think that any longer. September 2001 (4- and 5- The U.S. Pain Foundation is a non-profit organiza- month. Several states have positively responded to that I taught high school English in year-olds) are now juniors tion created by people with pain for people with pain request with compassion. California, Illinois, Indiana, Ogdensburg, N.Y. I was very young that has over 120 volunteers called Pain Ambassadors, Kansas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Missouri, in high school. Post 9/11 events are practical- and the classes were large, but my along with more than 35,000 members (those who wish Kansas, Washington, Ohio, Michigan and West ly all they know.They’ve grown up in a world inexperience was softened a bit by to be kept informed on our initiatives), a Medical Virginia have proclaimed September as Pain where 9/11 is an event in a history book. In the curriculum I was required to Advisory Board and Board of Executive Directors. Awareness Month. The town of Thompson also recent- fact, I would venture a bet that if you asked follow. New York State operated on some high school seniors and juniors (or Together we make up this unique team dedicated ly approved of its proclamation request. towards the pain community. Aside from our advocat- Our mission is to educate, connect, inform and the Regents System, which meant anyone 15 to 18 years old) what they remem- that a state authority set the ber about that day, I would bet some serious ing efforts at the state and national level, hosting pain empower those living with pain while advocating on awareness events, educational summits, utilizing our behalf of the entire pain community.Allowing this let- requirements for the every class. coin that you would get a lot of the same traveling photography show titled the INvisible ter to be published is yet another small step towards To keep my students in step, we answer — “I don’t know,” or “Just bits and Project and creating a “30-Day Challenge”, we felt it significant changes for the pain community and worked on lessons in a sequential, pieces.” important to reach out to as many people as possible to nation, as a whole. deliberate way. It seemed restric- I know for me, as time rolls ever on, it gets shed some light on some alarming statistics. If anyone is interested in learning more about the tive, but it worked, especially for harder and harder to remember back that far Nearly 100 million Americans live with pain caused work that we do, learning about our projects, support college bound students. in my childhood. My earliest, clearest memo- by various injuries, diseases and disorders, according groups, the Ambassador’s program, upcoming events My husband is taking an online ries involve freak injuries and random flash- to the Institute of Medicine’s 2011 Pain Report. and obtaining valuable resources, I welcome you to course in chocolate making. “How es of scenery — places I’ve visited and people Chronic pain is the leading cause of lost work days and visit our website at: www.uspainfoundation.org. hard could that be?” I wondered, I’ve met, but that’s pretty much it. My mem- costs the nation an estimated $100 billion in lost pro- Wishing my fellow pain warriors a low pain day. but I’m eating my words along with ory certainly is not what it used to be. ductivity and increases in health care every year. In the cacao. He has a heavy load of reading, needs to post his respons- But one thing I’ll always remember that turn, this cost the state millions in not only lost pro- SHAINA SMITH ductivity, but take a financial and emotional toll on es on a regular basis and recruited day, something I’ve never shared about my DIRECTOR OF AMBASSADORS, U.S. PAIN a small group of tasters to evaluate Sept. 11, 2001, is the aura of absolute rage patients and their families. Living with pain comes with its challenges. I speak FOUNDATION various chocolates. He spent hours that descended on our country in the imme- tempering the stuff and endured as diate aftermath of the attacks. from personal experience as I’ve been diagnosed with CT PAIN AMBASSADOR several chronic pain syndromes including fibromyal- many failures as successes. The I mean, I was angry too. I couldn’t believe other students in the class live all what I was seeing and hearing. My country over the world and the teacher is in was being attacked! My friends were angry Warinsky: ‘A lot of work to do before achieving a fair society’ Washington State. The program is too. So were my parents and teachers, and challenging, but he is learning a the media, and everyone else I talked to. As I To the Editor: person in America, when a person of color shares their great deal in a new format. drove home from college after my classes This is in response to “Don’t let bad people push us experience or says “Yes, indeed, there is a racial From the first moment we step were cancelled that day (I had just started my apart,” and all the other Glenn Lees out there who divide,” it is your job to listen, not to disregard the into school, our lives are changed. freshman year only days earlier), I can still object to people advocating for themselves and others experience of almost everyone else on the planet. Our individual talents play out hear the reports coming in through the radio facing obstacles to the fulfillment of their civil liber- Please also consider refraining from uttering or ref- against a background of dealing hosts, and it seemed like they were reporting ties. erencing the phrase “reverse racism” because, quite with other children and adults in through gritted teeth. Some talking heads Need we address the irony that Aug. 28, two days frankly,this does not really exist. When one claims that ways that affect us deeply. I hope were so shocked, that they even resorted to before this letter was published, was the 50th anniver- “reverse racism” is real, one is ignoring that at most it that in the drive to make America challenging countries they thought were sary of the March on Washington? How about that we is a nuisance, whereas actual racism is a realized more competitive in the world and involved on the air! It was crazy. It was as if just finished Labor Day weekend? threat to life on a large scale, throughout time. When to assure that most people have the skills to be employable, that we all rules and professionalism were thrown Lee’s letter blames intellectuals and activists for people in racial positions of privilege mock people of “pushing us apart” with the drive to change the status color for using racism “as an excuse,” it is a sad don’t make the entire experience out the window. I was witnessing a world into a grim, lock step that spits out gone crazy. quo and improve the social health of a nation. He attempt at creating false parallels and defending denies the prevalence of racism, complains that exploitation. Fundamentally, the concept of “reverse rigid, anxious people. For me, 9/11 was the day that opened my “reverse racism” has gone unsung, and ends with an racism” cannot exist without acknowledging the exis- We need to test, evaluate, and eyes to how evil our world can be, and I’ve awkward, inflammatory shaming. How anyone could tence of a “standard racism.” Are we really supposed focus, but if school is just a long, seen many more examples since. Up until not object to the concerns voiced in his letter is beyond to call reaction to what is dividing us the problem hard slog, it will steal the joy of 9/11, I had never truly seen a world-changing me. itself ? being young and leave us indis- event unfold in such a brutal, painful, dark, It is also sadly understandable in the way that this is Truly, racism, like sexism and classism, is beyond posed to decide to sign up for choco- horrific, all-encompassing way. Previous what the legacy of slavery, colonization, systemized the individual instance, it is a societal pattern, a global late. making for the sheer pleasure generations had worldwide war — events violence, genocide, compliance, ignorance, class standard. It is institutionalized in our laws, zoning reg- of learning something new. It may like Pearl Harbor, the Kennedy assassina- oppression, heteronormativity, and gendered bigotry ulations, prison systems, pop culture, jokes, tropes and rob us of the desire to be life long tion, and many others — events that made produces. Obviously, it is not the social advocates who small town papers. There is no person that goes unaf- learners, who embrace now skills you wonder how humankind could be so push people apart, but the constantly revolving door of fected by this oppression because we are all a part of whenever they come along. cruel. To me, a wide-eyed college freshman, neo-segregationists that claim “color blindness.” society.Thus, it is a disservice at best and abject cruel- Every student brings a basic embarking on what would become my path This just in! A white American man has never per- ty at worst to fervently deny that we have a lot of work understanding of what school is to a communications degree, 9/11 was the sonally experienced racism and does not understand to do before achieving a fair and free society. like today from the inside. As a new eye-opener of all eye-openers. the way in which he as a member of society perpetu- Of course, I am not saying anything that hasn’t year begins I hope that in the face A lot has changed in 12 years. New York ates, benefits and suffers from it, therefore it cannot already been said more eloquently and with a greater of standardized testing, extra exist (so stop complaining about it, jeez!). Just because understanding by generations of writers, philosophers hours of homework and the chatter City has long since cleaned up the wreckage, one has never personally experienced a sight, sound or and social activists. In light of this, a quote by Cornel that our schools are failing that stu- and built a memorial, a lasting scar, but a fit- injustice does not mean that the experiences of others West: “You must let suffering speak, if you want to dents still feel the excitement of ting tribute, right in the middle of the City are invalid. hear the truth.” learning something wonderful and That Never Sleeps. One of these days, I’d like If a tree falls in the woods and you’re not around to new. I hope the sweet taste of possi- to see it in person. Terrorist leaders have fall- hear it, but a bunch of others are, does it make a NOELLE WARINSKY bility outweighs anxiety. en, wars have been waged and continue to be sound? Maybe you should ask them! If you are a white fought abroad, and hopefully, an end is in WOODSTOCK sight (that is, if Syria doesn’t have anything to say about it). I look forward to the day that I won’t have to worry about friends in danger ‘Simple questions’ need to be asked about Syria as they fight for my country and my freedom. Be safe, boys. s the imminent war with Syria war? when it is used in retaliation or defense I’ve seen evil. We all have. The events of looms, whether or not the pres- The Obama administration claims against the use or threat of physical force ini- ident gets congressional YOUR that the outcome of this act of war tiated by another. Clearly, the Assad adminis- 9/11 were truly that. I’m reminded of it every A approval, the American people need will be to diminish the Assad admin- tration is not currently using force against the day as I walk through the kitchen in my to ask themselves some simple ques- TURN istration’s capacity to use and deliver U.S., or threatening it, which makes it unneces- newsroom — a framed, commemorative New tions. chemical weapons, or “a dictator’s use sary and immoral for the U.S. to make war in York Times front page shows me the World What is the purpose of this war? GARY of weapons of mass destruction” as Syria. Trade Center in a fiery wreck every day as I What are the likely outcomes of this Secretary of State Kerry claims (déjà The Obama administration claims that we walk into my office — shattered glass and war? And most importantly, is this MENARD vu, anyone?). I know with certainty are morally obligated to protect against the use bits of building erupting in a frozen volcano war justified? What exactly is the pur- WOODTOCK that the United States military is the of chemical weapons on Syrians. I do not com- of carnage. Such violence is hard to forget. pose of this war? best in the world, but I am far less cer- prehend the logic of why chemical weapons Below the picture of the tower is a snapshot The Obama administration has tain, not being a military strategist or are a form of death different than bullets, of a woman in a business suit sitting on a claimed that the deaths of Syrians at the hands chemical weapons expert, exactly how much bombs, swords, tomahawks, etc., that warrant nearby curb receiving medical attention, of their government by the use of chemical our military can diminish the Assad adminis- a U.S. act of war. Indeed, there is no logical bleeding, and obviously injured, as a result weapons are the reason we are going to wage tration’s capacity to wage war with WMD’s. answer as to why certain forms of killing war- of the blast. It’s a daily reminder of what we an act of war in Syria, although as Secretary of Taking into account our military’s technical rant a military U.S. response other than naked are capable of in the darkest of ways. State Kerry phrases it — “Not war in the clas- excellence and professionalism, I will trust my emotionalism and altruism, or a certain politi- But I refuse to believe there is no hope. sic sense.” president on this claim; although I might add, cal interest in a side. Now, it may be obvious to some, but I can’t it matters little to me what weapons are used in But, one thing about war is certain. If a Although I believe we live in a fallen world, I comprehend the logic of why the killing of the Syrian civil war by either side. nation goes to war it had better be prepared to am about to be a father of two, and I refuse to Syrians by their government with chemical If the president succeeds in weakening the finish it. If we are going to commit to an act of let my actions be dictated by the evil in the weapons is somehow more heinous than Assad administration’s capacity to fight its war in Syria (euphemisms such as limited use world. killing them with bullets or TNT — or arrows, civil war, what are the likely outcomes of a of force or military “actions” do not negate the As I remember 9/11 this week, I remember for that matter. I certainly don’t see how this is power vacuum? For anyone with eyes and a fact of waging war) we had better be prepared the anger I felt, the anger shared by so many a U.S. national security threat, as the president mind, the recent increase in the decades long for a defensive response from the nation Americans, and I’ll pay tribute to the lost. claimed last week. trend of rising Islamic totalitarianism in the attacked, its allies, and a likely escalation. We But instead of focusing on anger like so I won’t pretend to know who is “right” in the middle east and Africa is a self-evident, likely must be prepared to fight for a clear objective many do, I’m going to take some time to do Syrian civil war, the Sunnis or Shiites, answer. An Islamist government will fill and fight to accomplish said objective regard- something good for this world. I don’t know Hezbollah or Al Qaeda, a dictator or Islamist Assad’s shoes. less of casualties on either side. If we are not yet what exactly that will mean, but where rebels. I quite honestly do not care what sort of Will the outcome of the U.S. led war spread prepared for total war, then we had better stay there’s a will, there’s an opportunity. government the Syrians choose to live under, to the region at large? It is difficult to say, but home — for there is only one thing worse than Darkness becomes darkness no more once only that whatever form it is, it leaves my coun- with Russia and Iran backing the Assad lost American lives, and that is lost American a light is ignited in it. I’m going to let my try and me alone. To me, that view seems administration, and the western nations back- lives for no reason, with nothing accom- light shine — what about you? rational, but this administration obviously has ing the rebels, we have a definite correlation to plished. taken sides long ago, and since the side it the pre-World War One, assassination of opposes has used a particular weapon, it has Archduke Franz Ferdinand scenario unfold- GARY MENARD Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909- allegedly become a moral imperative that the ing. WOODSTOCK 4130, or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridge- U.S. make war in Syria. Now, is this war justified? press.com. 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THE may have taxes withheld before to consider: (including any attachments) is not They surprise us funds are paid to you, but you might • Maximize your employer’s intended or written to be used, and with their knowl- EVERYDAY retirement plan. If your windfall cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) W need to set aside more money for edge and we learn about their COLOGIST taxes if the windfall pushes you into comes in the form of a bonus, it may avoiding penalties under the Internal coping mechanisms. Gus, the E a higher tax bracket. Before visions be easy to transfer funds directly to Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, mar- Polar Bear, was born in Ohio, LIZ of sports cars and mansions start to your retirement account. keting, or recommending to another and came to live at New York ELLSWORTH fill your head, be sure to put a real • Weigh the benefits of a Roth IRA. party any transaction or matter City’s Central Park Zoo in 1988 number on the money you have. If your income level is too high, you addressed herein. Copyright 2013 (UPI). In the mid 1990s, caretak- Don’t immediately quit your job can always contribute to a tradition- Commonwealth Financial Network. ers noted that Gus was swim- al IRA and convert. For more infor- Gus’s story inspired literature — It’s also unwise to assume you can ming in his pool constantly and as well — humor title “What’s continually, for 12 hours at a Worrying Gus: The True Story time. This bear didn’t do this of a Big City Bear,” by Henry while he lived in Ohio, so why, Beard and John Boswell; a short now, was he acting so odd? He play entitled “Gus,” and even Part I: Design Tools — the building blocks was obsessed with the repetitive some children’s stories (NYT). swimming (UPI). Was he a neu- Polar bears are large crea- rotic, stressed-out New Yorker? ardeners struggle with tures. Adult males can weigh Zookeepers were very wor- 550-1,700 pounds and females design. It goes with the ter- ried about Gus. They paid lots of ritory, so to speak. THE 200-700 pounds. They can meas- money to figure out what was ure up to 10 feet in height. Polar G POTTING wrong with him. The discovered bears living in the wild general- In this, the first in a three-part that Gus was bored! ly live 20-25 years. Polar bears series, we will examine the Tools of SHED In order to entertain Gus, the Design. In the second article, we will live in the Arctic region, which zoo staff created a mealtime of is why they have become the focus on the Principles of Design. In games. For example, he enjoyed the final episode, hearkening back WAYNE poster child for climate change. chicken enveloped in rawhide or The bears rely on the region’s to last month’s prequel, we will PAQUETTE mackerel frozen in ice; he had to review how we might apply these ice pack, and they spend a work to get to his treats (NYT). majority of their time hunting tenets. Gus’s habitat was changed. For my readers who are interested and mating on this frozen ting beyond. Columnar elements Play was introduced into his in better understanding design theo- “land.” Polar bears feast mainly generally should be used judiciously location at the zoo, and Gus got ry, I strongly recommend that you on ringed seals, which inhabit as accents. But, of course, it depends his very own “playroom.” Items clip all articles for they can advance areas of ice melt. The bears can upon personal taste and the effect like traffic cones and rubber your understanding of garden aes- catch ringed seals, or some- you may wish to create in a section garbage cans were added to his thetics. times bearded seals, easily in of the landscape. recreation area. Staff also com- The Tools of Design define char- these sea-edge locations of con- Pyramidal or conical shapes are bated his boredom by increas- acteristics of plants, which are tinual freezing and melting. the outline of the typical Christmas ing “rewards” in his play. If he building blocks in the garden. The However, if our planet’s higher tree. They are the kinder, gentler was in a happy mood, Gus was first two Tools of Design are form temperature rates continue, upright form: certainly more offered toys with yummy food and line. A plant’s shape is its form. these necessary cold ice regions dynamic than rounded and spread- inside, like peanut butter or The outline of form is its line. Form will continue to shrink. ing forms but not quite the exclama- salmon. The staff dubbed this and line are inextricably linked Courtesy photo Learn more about polar tion points that are a magnet to the play “positive reinforcement design elements. The following are Low spreader at feet of upright, pyramidal bears: eye. training sessions.” (NYT) categories of form… form. http://www.defenders.org/pola Whereas columnar forms may With his new “enrichment Globose forms are rounded. r-bear/basic-facts. We can all lead the eye towards the sky cascad- soothing and cooling especially in program,” Gus became more Spreading forms display a horizon- learn from Gus. Maybe we, too, ing forms with their weeping hot weather. Variegated plants also content. He swam for shorter tal branching habit. Spreading and can benefit from more enrich- branches carry the eye down draw the eye, hot colors more so. periods of time, and did so less rounded outlines strung together in ment in our lives? towards the ground. They can create Caution: color is the single element often. A simple change in rou- a garden will gently carry the eye important contrast to other shapes that is probably overused by garden- tine and more interaction made along and across a landscape. For Liz Ellsworth grew up in in the garden and draw a line that ers. Compared to form and line, Gus feel better. example, a rounded or spreading Eastford, and holds a master’s leads nicely to a sitting area, for color is often the weakest element. Gus lived to 27 years of age. species woven together in a straight degree in Environmental instance, perhaps at the end of a For instance, though we may have According to the Association of or even snaky row acts as a single Education from Antioch flourish of plants that would lead plotted color effectively if there are Zoos and Aquariums, the aver- element, its line directing the eye to University New England and a into an open area such as a lawn or a not also distinguishing sizes and age age of an adult male polar its end. Place rounded or spreading B.A. in English from Bates patio. forms creating dynamic contrast bear living in captivity is 20.7 forms along a path, trim into a for- College. She specializes in con- The third basic design element is then we will have invented a dull years. Caretakers found in late mal hedge and the visual power the servation and recycling initia- texture. Are the leaves tiny, large or landscape. Onlookers will be left August that Gus had an inopera- line creates will pull your eye up the tives. bold? Are they polished, lacquer- with a feeling that something is ble tumor in his thyroid, and he row until the element either ends or Sources: like, or are they matte finished? Are missing; that this garden is not only was euthanized on Aug. 27 disappears in the distance, rather -Defenders of Wildlife, “Polar they smooth or rugose (coarse, crin- flat but dull. (UPI). like perspective in Renaissance art. Bears:” kled), heavily veined or not? Are These Tools of Design define the Gus was certainly a celebrity Fastigiate, columnar forms are http://www.defenders.org/pola they tomentose (fuzzy) or sport a building blocks in your landscape: in his city, but also around the the exclamation points, tall and nar- r-bear/basic-facts waxy glaucous blush? All of these plants. The myriad possibilities are world. The Central Park Zoo row they point skyward. Columnar -New York Times, “Farewell characteristics contribute to the virtually endless, for there are annu- believes that some 20 million or upright forms demand the eye’s to Gus, Whose Issues Made Him overall texture of a plant. Plants als, biennials, perennials,, bulbs, people came to see him at the notice. A single columnar shrub a Star” by N. R. Kleinfeld, with glossy and bold foliage draw shrubs, vines and trees. Consider park (NYT). Local children may be very effective marking the Wednesday, August 28, 2013: the eye whereas plants with minute the vast number of varieties and loved the big white bear, and entrance of a path. The classic http://www.nytimes.com/2013/ foliage and matte finishes recede cultivars, often within a single tourists wanted to see this crea- device to draw the eye at front door 08/29/nyregion/gus-new-yorks- into the background. Shrubs with species and you see that an endless ture up close. Zoo goers liked is to plant a pair, one on each side of most-famous-polar-bear-dies-at- sparse foliage are less of a draw stream of possibilities emerges. In Gus’s antics — enjoying that he the home’s entrance. Three may be 27.html?_r=0 than those densely foliated. the second part of this series we will had hang ups, too. Some might used in an asymmetric configura- - United Press International,” Color is the fourth and final basic look at the Principles of Design. say they identified with his end- tion as components of a larger tran- Saying goodbye to Gus, the design element. You will create a Stay tuned. less wandering, a seeming sition from one garden area to the Polar Bear of Central Park,” by beacon by including a single gold searching for just the right next. In this application rather than Caroline Lee, Thursday, August specimen among green neighbors. A Wayne Paquette is the owner of thing. a dull, forgettable connector 29, 2013: quieter but similar situation can be Quackin’ Grass Nursery, 16 Laurel Gus was such a local personal- through which one may pass http://www.upi.com/Science_N had by including a blue grouping Hill Road, Brooklyn. For more infor- ity that the media went wild through quickly, a dynamic and ews/Blog/2013/08/29/Saying- among the green. In either context mation, call (860) 779-1732 or visit over him. Reporters dubbed him exciting moment may created which goodbye-to-Gus-the-polar-bear- color will be a visual siren call. Gray online at www.quackingrassnurs- the bipolar bear, and he was may lead into a calm, peaceful set- of-Central-Park/8531377783689/. colors en mass recede. Greens are ery.com. labeled as neurotic and flaky. 10 • Friday, September 13, 2013 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Late summer garden chores he home garden takes weeds. historic Publick House Historic center stage this season TAKE Now is the Time to Force Holiday Harvest Trivia: Did You Know? Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a .It’s harvest time, and a Plants: Poinsettias are hardy holi- • One bushel of corn will sweeten hint to be entered into a random plentiful bounty is the gar- THE day plants, and if you were prudent more than 400 cans of soda drawing. 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Inside plants will benefit from during the yuletide season.) • We are eating 900 percent more take credit for some), I’m counting Now is the time to plan spring monthly liquid fertilizer applica- If want the plants in bloom for broccoli than we did 20 years ago. on you readers out there to share bulb gardens and purchase bulbs. tions. Keep in mind foliage plants the Christmas holiday, they must • The peach is a member of the your best helpful hints! While most of the planting should need a fertilizer high in nitrogen. be kept at about 65 to 70 degrees, rose family and will have a sweet wait a few weeks, it will pay off to If your house plants have been and subjected to at least six weeks fragrance when ripe. Do you have a helpful hint or buy now when supplies are plenti- outside for the summer, now’s the of 14 hours of total darkness per • Lettuce is a member of the sun- handy tip that has worked for you? ful at area nurseries and green- time to bring them back indoors day (mid to late September). This flower family. Do you have a question regarding houses. and inspect for insects. As the tem- may be accomplished by placing • Darker Green lettuce leaves are household or garden matters? If so, Are your perennials looking a lit- perature begins to drop, watch your the potted plant in a closet or more nutritious than lighter green why not share them with readers of tle lackluster? Mums aren’t the plants closely in the evening. unlighted room, or by covering the leaves. The Southbridge Evening News? only fall plant that offers a splash of Divide, transplant and label plant with black cloth, black plastic • Americans eat about 30 pounds Send questions and/or hints to: color and texture to the landscape. perennials. As these plants die over a frame or a cardboard box. of lettuce every year. That’s about Take the Hint! C/o the Southbridge Winter pansies, flowering Kale and back, it is a great time to divide The plant must then be returned to five times more than what we ate in Evening News, 25 Elm St., ornamental cabbage all can be older plants. the light each day and given a min- the early 1900s. Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail planted now to replace spent annu- If the lawn has not already been imum of four hours of direct sun, • In the United States, lettuce is [email protected]. Hints are entered als. (I once had a beautiful potted fertilized, do so now rather than or ten hours of bright light. The the second most popular fresh veg- into a drawing for dinner for two at pink cabbage plant that survived a later Research has proven that application of a 0-10-10 fertilizer etable. the historic Publick House Inn . couple of snowstorms!) grass fertilized in late summer will this month and again next should • As bell peppers mature, their Want to give your roses a head not require any similar applica- help encourage the development of color changes from green to red For more great hints, tune into start on next year? Harden off tions until next May. flower buds, then feed your plant and they become sweeter. Take the Hint! one minute snippet roses at the end of the month by Continue to mow regularly, leav- every two weeks with a high nitro- • Asparagus is a member of the tip s aired twice daily on ORC FM leaving the final blooms to form ing the grass two inches long. If a gen fertilizer once color has begun Lily family. 98.9. And for more tips and talk, be fruit, the hips, naturally, rather half inch of water is applied every to show. • Asparagus is related to onions, sure to listen to my live hour-long than “dead heading”, or removing three days in the absence of heavy Christmas cactus needs the same leeks, and garlic. show from 9 to 10 am. each Friday the spent blooms. rainfall, the lawn will flourish so general care, with the exception Win Dinner for Two at the on WARE 1250. If houseplants have taken a back well as to actually choke out most that they require cooler tempera- Publick House — Your tips can win seat to the outside garden, now’s tures of about 50 to 60 degrees. you a great dinner for two at the Going Hollywood had the pleasure of were from 1931 and in very nice condition. of their signature in ink. I suggested that the appraising an auto- Posters included in the auction were owner use an authenticating service to eval- graph collection of ANTIQUES, “Dracula”, “Public Enemy” and “Little uate the signatures. They can offer their Hollywood stars at a Caesar”. The 33 posters sold for over a half opinion whether the autograph is real or not. I COLLECTIBLES recent appraisal event held a million dollars. If the autographs in the scrapbook are all at the Sturbridge Senior & ESTATES Famous actress, singer and dancer, real, it could be worth thousands. A few thou- Center. Debbie Reynolds, auctioned her movie sand dollars for some autographs that The woman who owns it memorabilia collection in 2011. A test pair celebrities mailed a fan for free might leave had written to many differ- WAYNE of ruby, red slippers from “The Wizard of anyone seeing stars! ent stars when she was a TUISKULA Oz” brought $510,000, Audrey Hepburn’s Want to learn more about what items in young girl. 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In an earlier program at Worcester Technical High School things from a period in their lives that hold found inside Courtesy photo autograph column, I mentioned that the on Wednesday,Oct. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. specific significance. For example, the homes. They best way to tell that an autograph is real is were used as A Shirley Temple doll sold at auc- woman at the appraisal event loved tion for $300. to witness it being signed. Many movie Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula Hollywood performers and created this great a cheap form stars, sports and political figures received Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass Auctions scrapbook full of memories. of insulation so many requests that they had others sign for Antique Auctions, Estate Sales and There is a collector for every type of movie many years ago. Some suffered damage from autographs in their name. It was often a sec- Appraisal Services www.centralmassauc- memorabilia. 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BY CHARLIE LENTZ need to possess the ball. There’s a VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR lot of one-goal games in this WOODSTOCK — Coach Jared league because of that — because Morse lost six starters from last the league’s so good. We’re going to season’s Woodstock Academy boys possess the ball and use our skills soccer team but the cupboard is to get up the field — not just kick it not bare. and go get it. That’s our plan.” “We’ve got a strong junior class Woodstock aligns three defend- and some good senior leadership,” ers on the back line who return said Morse, in his second season as with experience including sopho- head coach. “If the kids come to more Graysen DeLuca, junior play every game, like they should, Roger Stohlberg and junior Adam there’s no reason they can’t win Converse. every game or least be in every “They all played last year. Adam game and challenge to win every played probably more than any of game.” those guys but Grayson and Roger Morse said the Centaurs have both played varsity for me,” Morse the talent to put together a suc- said. “We’ll have a strong defen- cessful season as long as they have sive team anyway and pretty much the drive to exploit it. the back line will be solid.” “With the amount of returning The Centaurs return senior players and some senior leader- goalie Alex Nelson. ship I think we should challenge “He split last year with another for the league title, I really do,” goalie. This year’s he’s got the Morse said. “I don’t think there’s starting position at this point,” any team in the (Eastern Morse said. Connecticut Conference) that we Woodstock Academy seems can’t play with — or beat — on any poised for a successful run in the given day. It just depends on if the large-school division of the ECC kids decide they want to win, or Charlie Lentz photo and then perhaps the state tourna- they want to come in second.” ment. Woodstock Academy finished 7- The Woodstock boys soccer team does some calisthenics last week at the Bentley Athletic Complex. Coach Jared Morse, “I think our first goal is to win 9-1 last season. center, works out with the team. the league and that takes care of Morse employs five players at everything else,” Morse said. “You midfield and they’re all talented. going to attack.” a total package. He can play physi- was nursing an injury through win your league and you’ve won At center midfield will be juniors Hartland, Beaupre and Logan cal. He’s got a good touch to the training camp but is expected to enough games to make ECC Cam Hartland, Austin Beaupre are expected to be versatile. ball so he can do finesse things and contribute on the forward line. Tournament and the state tourna- and Max Logan. Beaupre is one of “That’s what midfielders do, he’s got great vision.” Coach Morse said the Centaurs ment. As long as we’re challenging the team captains. they play both sides of the ball,” On the outside at midfield will must play a smart game. for a league title we’re going to be “Austin was a starter last year. Morse said. “They all have to be fit be senior captain Zach Morin. “We want to knock the ball in both of those tournaments.” Max was out last year with a con- and they have to be committed to Junior Chris Martin is among a around, get it out wide, get up the cussion, so this will be his first going 90 yards, both directions. group of candidates who will like- sides into the middle, back out and Charlie Lentz may be reached at year back but he’s a really talented They’re very strong defensively. ly see playing time at outside mid- up the field,” Morse said. “You (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail player and we expect big things Max (Logan) and Cam (Hartland) field. play kick-and-run in this league, at from him,” Morse said. “Cam was are very talented offensively too, The forward line includes senior you’ll wear yourself out, there’s [email protected]. on the jayvee team last year but they have good footwork and good Chanda Paul Hamilton and junior too many good teams in this he’s on varsity this year and he’s vision. And Austin (Beaupre), he’s Seth Semmelrock. Semmelrock league to play kick and run. You Small roster but big goals for Tourtellotte boys soccer

Charlie Lentz photo Coach Sean Trainor, center, supervises practice last week for the Putnam High boys soccer team. Putnam boys soccer

Charlie Lentz photo Coach Craig Barrett, left, during practice last week with the Tourtellotte Memorial High boys soccer looks to rebound this season team. BY CHARLIE LENTZ four starters on the back of our offense,” Trainor BY CHARLIE LENTZ 80 minutes is definitely one of our con- VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR line and much of his lineup said. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR cerns.” was in flux. Among the candidates for Much of Barrett’s roster was in flux PUTNAM — Last year’s “We’re still feeling our- the offensive midfielder THOMPSON — It wasn’t that long ago through training camp with a battle for sev- total of two wins won’t be selves out,” Trainor said. positions are sophomore that Craig Barrett was playing on the soccer eral starting positions ongoing. acceptable for the Putnam “We’re a work in process. Nicholas Foucault, senior field for Tourtellotte Memorial High School. Senior James Bellows will likely be the High boys soccer team this We’re a small team. We’ve captain Kristopher Bates, The 25-year-old is in his second season as starting goalkeeper this season. Juniors season. Coach Sean Trainor got 16 players. Many of the junior Nathan Tozzi. Allard head coach and he still spends a lot of time Liam O’Brien and Mattheus Bastos, along has a strong group of upper- players who are starters may see some playing time in practice demonstrating skills to his play- with freshman Eric Borski will likely also classmen and expects to have one year of experi- at midfield. ers. But the trick now for the young coach is see some time in goal in the hope of prep- compete in the upper tier of ence.” At striker, the Clippers to try to translate some of soccer knowledge ping for the future seasons. the Constitution State The Clippers tentative will likely see playing time into victories. The Tigers will use a 4-4-2 alignment and Conference. defensive lineup includes from Tozzi and Foucault. the back line includes returning junior Tourtellotte suffered heavy losses to grad- “My goal is 10 wins this junior Jordan Tetreault, sen- Trainor’s assistant coach sweeper Eric Magoffin, junior stopper/cen- uation and the team is almost as young as its ior Connor McNulty, junior ter midfielder Andrew Valentine along with year,” said Trainor, in his is Kari Dalia. Former assis- coach. Barrett had only 13 players on the ros- third season. “It’s a very Mitchell Cristofori and jun- tant coach Rob Loomis has ter for the first scrimmage. sophomore Furu Sherpa and Taylor Feige. Sophomore Alex Angelo will likely con- aggressive goal. By the same ior captain Jacob Guertin. also helped out during train- “I lost eight guys (from last season) and I token — if we’re playing our Whatever the defensive line- ing camp. John Miller, the gained two,” Barrett said. “At this point it’s a tribute at midfield. The attackers were not set through training camp. game and we bring intensity up, Trainor expects them to coach at Putnam Middle very small roster. I would say we’re very and do what we should do — be versatile. School, has been helping young — we’re inexperienced. We’re looking “Basically — forwards by committee at this point,” Barrett said. I feel confident about our At midfield, Trainor with the goalkeeping train- to work on that, we’ve got a lot of returners.” chances.” expects contributions from ing. Senior Michael Tim Groh will serve as Barrett’s assistant With a small roster, the team must remain The Clippers return three junior Josh Allard and LaRochelle is the team man- coach. The Tigers finished 3-12-1 last season injury free to do well. but Barrett said the team should improve on “That’s huge. That’s why conditioning at seniors and seven juniors. freshmen Kyle Moore and ager. Trainor has a nuanced that mark if they can find a way to win close this point — I’ve had to deviate from my reg- Nine of his players started Ryan Whitehouse. Trainor system but now that he’s in games in the Eastern Connecticut ular routine because a lot of them didn’t last season and they bring said his middies must be his third season he expects Conference small-school division. come in season’s shape,” Barrett said. back great attitudes as well. adept at several skills. the players to grasp his prin- “We lost six games last year by one goal,” “We’ve got to battle test the elements for “What separates Putnam “The purpose of the defen- ciples. Barrett said. “Our goal is to compete within now. And hopefully it will pay off in the end. from other teams I’ve sive midfielders are to “We’re effective in this the ECC small.” Hopefully we can everybody finish the sea- coached, last year we had a engage the ball and stop an offense when we’re overlap- With a small roster it’s imperative the son as well. They want to get off to a good really tough year and not attack prior to it hitting the ping and when we’re mak- team be well-conditioned in order to avoid start. But I also want to keep these guys once did the team turn on back line and at the same ing runs,” Trainor said. injuries. healthy and have them for the long haul.” itself,” Trainor said. “Not time have enough compo- “We’re not a speed team. We “Conditioning’s got a little bit to do with once were people pointing sure to try to make a pass to have work to do to be a pos- it. We’ve got to work on the fundamentals, Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928- fingers. 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We from last season’s team that fin- Becher, junior Coleen Topliff and won’t miss a step.” ished 8-7-1. The Centaurs just senior Sydney Trahan. Snelling’s team will likely play a missed qualifying for the Eastern The Centaurs use a 4-4-2 align- possession game. Connecticut Conference postsea- ment. In the middle of the back “They’re going to control the son tournament. The Academy line will be junior Anna ball really well,” Snelling said. should have plenty of experience Grudzinski and senior Mackenzie “We have a great midfield and back and is aiming much higher Walker. great scorers but all-around it’s a this season. In the midfield — Elaina Becher, good team.” “We have high expectations for Trahan, and junior Elizabeth Now the goal is to qualify for the our team,” said coach Dennis Redfield are all returning. ECC tournament and get past the Snelling, in his second season. “Last year (Becher, Trahan, and first round of the state tourna- “We think we can compete for the Redfield) all played a lot of min- ment. The Centaurs have been (Eastern Connecticut Conference) utes so this year they’ll be a lot bet- working hard in training camp to Tournament. We should be one of ter,” Snelling said. achieve those goals. the top teams in the ECC. That Senior forward Emily Becher “They started a week early, just should be our goal.” returns to anchor the offensive doing physical conditioning,” Another goal is to get past the attack, Snelling said Becher led Snelling said. “They work hard the Centaurs in scoring the past every day.” first round of the state tourna- CUTLINE: Charlie Lentz photo ment. Woodstock Academy lost to three seasons. Brookfield in a shootout in the The Woodstock Academy girls soccer team warms up in practice last week as Woodstock Academy lost Charlie Lentz may be reached at first round of the state tourney coach Dennis Snelling look on. Danielle Nowak, a four-year (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail last season. starter in goal, to graduation. But at “We want to go further in states said. “Our state game we lost 0-0, Woodstock Academy should the Centaurs should have a capa- [email protected]. than we did last year,” Snelling in penalty shots.” have plenty of scoring punch. ble replacement. Junior Annabel Tourtellotte girls soccer will be defensive minded BY CHARLIE LENTZ Nicole Dion will anchor the defense. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR “Nicole Dion is probably our most skilled player and she’s THOMPSON — With an enrollment of 277, Tourtellotte going to play the top point in the back as a sweeper. And she Memorial High School is one of the smallest schools in the usually takes all our set plays too. She’s a big, tall kid — Eastern Connecticut Conference small-school division. The she’s very athletic,” Spinelli said. “She probably has the Tigers girls soccer program has just 20 players. To compli- best foot and the best skill on the whole team. As a stopper, cate matters for coach Deb Spinelli, the Tigers lost nine you’re coming forward on the play, trying to distribute the players from last season’s team to graduation. ball, plus she has a really good foot. She can put it right in “I carried 28 kids last year, without a jayvee program, the box from just outside the center line. She takes my cor- knowing that I was going to lose that many,”said Spinelli, in ners too.” her 23rd season. “So a lot of the kids did a lot of practice Also returning to the back four is senior Athena Metaxas. time but didn’t have a lot of game time as a result of that — Sophomore Lily Jourdan, along with senior Dana Petre will and most of them came back.” also be defenders. But the Tigers return several key players and coach In the midfield, junior Audrey Ratliff will be a center-mid- Spinelli said they should be competitive. To accomplish that die. goal the team will play to its strength and be defensive mind- “(Ratliff) is a little hustler and she’s like a little gnat,” Spinelli said. “Aggravates the other team.” ed and likely try to eke out some low-scoring matches. Charlie Lentz photo “My defense is good,” Spinelli said. “We’re a little shaky The other midfield spots were undecided through train- Tourtellotte girls soccer coach Deb Spinelli, in her 23rd season, after that.” ing camp but sophomore Sam Anderson will also likely con- oversees practice last week. The team finished 6-10-1 last year and lost to Wheeler 1-0 tribute in the middle. Senior Gunjan Sali will be an outside in the opening round of the state tournament. middie. Kayla Bordua will also play at midfield but could “We’ll be competitive as far as moving the ball on the move up to forward. Hannah Rockwood is also projected to contribute at either field,” Spinelli said. “The problem’s going to be finishing — The forward line will include a mix of players with senior attacker on in the outside midfield. putting the ball in the net.” striker Liz Coty the top scoring threat. With a small roster and perhaps not a lot of firepower, the Tourtellotte will start a sophomore in goal with Christina “(Coty) is really a basketball kid, a soccer kid — and I con- Tigers will try to outlast some opponents. Kopacz donning the goalkeeper’s gloves. vinced her to play soccer a couple of years ago,” Spinelli “We’ve got to be in better shape definitely and that was “She was a sub last year. She got hurt so she missed a lot said. “And she’s gotten a lot better. She’s gotten stronger.” our advantage last year when we came in. We caught some of time. But she’s a strong goalie,” Spinelli said. Also projected to contribute on the forward line are junior teams early in the season because we were in far better The Tigers will employ a 4-4-2 alignment. Senior stopper Lizzie Fontaine and senior Emily Dickson. Freshman shape than them,” Spinelli said. Rebuilding year for Putnam girls soccer

BY CHARLIE LENTZ men have joined the team but it will play outside left back. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR will likely take some time to get Sophomore Danielle Deojay will PUTNAM — Coaches are loathe them up to speed. So while Putnam play at outside right back. to use the dreaded term “rebuild- had an outstanding season last In the midfield, sophomores ing year” but Putnam girls soccer year with a 9-8-2 overall record — Kasia Kania and Dakota Anderson coach Rick Konieczny knows winning the post-season tourna- will be inside middies. Freshmen ignoring that reality would be like ment in the Constitution State Olivia Brathwaite will be at left trying to kick a soccer ball Conference by defeating Platt Tech outside halfback and Alyssa through a brick wall. 2-1 in the opening round and top- Espinosa will be on the right out- “This year definitely is rebuild- ping Hartford’s Classical 1-0 in the side at midfield. ing. We have six freshmen who are tourney title game —it will be a Senior Ayanna Perez will be at going to have to play and start. much tougher season ahead. striker. Freshman Sage Morin will There’s a vast difference between a Konieczny’s assistant coach is Jon also play on the forward line. freshman and a senior — with Miller. Freshman Alyssa Frederick will experience, and strategy and game The returning starters include be the starting goalie. knowledge and all that,” said senior Ayanna Perez, junior “She’s never played goal before,” Konieczny,in his third season. “So Lynsay Dashnaw and sophomore Konieczny said. “We’re trying to we have our work cut out for us Kasia Kania. Perez and senior work with her to get her game this year.” Ashley Tierinni are captains. The ready.She plays basketball as well, Charlie Lentz photo The Clippers lost eight of 11 returning starters will be asked to so hopefully some of those skills The Putnam girls soccer team works out with coach Rick Konieczny looking on. starters from last year’s team and mentor the younger players. will carry over. She will get better return just two seniors. Six fresh- “I know it’s going to be frustrat- as time goes on.” ing for those three (returning The team also includes senior starters) for a while until we Illyssa Dery and freshmen Emily get that chemistry together,” Sheets. John takes the reins for Killingly girls soccer Konieczny said. “It’s going to Coach Konieczny knows there be a work in progress. But I will be some growing pains this BY CHARLIE LENTZ think I can really work with season but said the goal will be to VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR these kids. Probably halfway build for the future. KILLINGLY — Stephanie John makes the move from through the season is where “It’s a good group of kids. We’re the junior varsity to varsity head coach of the Killingly we’re going to see significant going to see significant progress as High girls soccer team this season. She has a deep roster improvement.” the season goes on,” Konieczny and plenty of speedy players so the coach’s transition The Clippers will use a 4-4-2 said. “Early on we’re going to take comes with lots of talent to work with. The team fin- alignment. Junior Ida our lumps. Overall, we’re going to ished 4-11-1 last season but John expects improvement. Schippel, an exchange student improve. With these freshmen, “Being the jayvee coach last year I got to help with the from Germany, will man the we’re going to have four years with varsity — obviously I had my own squad — being able to back line at sweeper. them, so their skills and their see the varsity it’s easier taking over because I know “(Schippel) will definitely be knowledge should increase as time them already,” John said. “I’m hoping that from what I a factor for us back there,” goes on.” saw last year we can improve upon those things. The Konieczny said. record, obviously I want that to go up. But playing as a Freshman Maria Fredette Charlie Lentz may be reached at team — they need to communicate more, a lot of little will be at stopper. (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail things. They have the talent, it’s just about bringing it “(Fredette) has some speed,” at together.” Konieczny said. [email protected]. So far her players have accepted their new coach’s phi- Junior Lynsay Dashnaw losophy. “It is a lot more responsibility, a whole new step up. I think that they’ve adapted well to it,” John said. “They Charlie Lentz photo Sports correspondent: know me already.So I think that makes it easier.” The Killingly High girls soccer team practices at the old Freshmen Payton Fitzgerald is one of the speedy new- Killingly High School last week. The Villager sports department is seeking comers who should contribute right away on the for- an individual to cover and photograph high ward line. Freshmen goalie Jamie Jax will also likely be good speed in practice. Coach John said they need to be school sports. Candidate will be flexible a contributor. The top returnees on the team include in good shape to utilize their attack. senior outside midfielder Mackenzie Zapata, senior out- “(Fitzgerald) has lots of speed. In the past they haven’t with hours likely on Friday nights and side defender Chelsea Wallace, senior stopper Emily really done a whole lot of conditioning and that’s some- weekends. Correspondent must have Noiseux, junior midfielder Sue Rodriguez, junior goal- thing I’ve incorporated every single practice,” John digital camera and the ability to e-mail keeper Devin Provost, senior defender Emma Miller, said. photos and story. This is an ideal position sophomore midfielder Chalei Dube, sophomore sweeper John hopes to take advantage of the team’s blend of for student looking to build a resume in Olivia Shabenas, sophomore forward Meagan Biachi youth and experience. the journalism field. and junior forward Drew Johndrow. “It’s going to be a mix. But as long as they’re able to The mix of underclassmen and returnees gives John mesh well together I think they’re going to do great Please apply to either Adam Minor at a diverse squad. things this season on the field,” John said. “I also just [email protected] or Charlie “It will be an exciting year to take over the program want them to improve from last year.” Lentz at [email protected] with this group of girls,” John said. “There is talent or call (860) 928-1818 and leave a message with girls coming back and there is younger talent that Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, at extension 109 or 110. has flowed in as well.” or by e-mail at [email protected]. Although she’s just a freshman, Fitzgerald has shown 14 • Friday, September 13, 2013 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER SPORTS Setting the bar high for Woodstock Academy volleyball isn’t as good but I think intangibles. weeks of practice but they’ll their intangibles are proba- “As far as experience-wise find a spot on the court. BY CHARLIE LENTZ bly going to work and their we’re pretty young. We’re Among those key contribu- VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR versatility —we definitely optimistic that they’re a tors are senior Lexie Soja, WOODSTOCK — have high expectations,” more versatile team than we junior Linzee Glennon, jun- Although the Woodstock Bottone said. had last year,” Bottone said. ior Jacquelyn Orolowski, Academy volleyball team The sum may be greater “Last year we were very tal- senior Abigail Hustus and lost the core of a group that than the parts for this year’s ented. We had a lot of stud senior Megan St. Jean. finished 18-5, won the tour- squad. athletes come through Coach Bottone said the nament championship of “Volleyball truly is a team here.” team must integrate all its the Eastern Connecticut sport — you can have a dom- Bottone said last year’s talents. Conference and reached the inant hitter in volleyball but seniors were primary cogs “They need to be confi- quarterfinals of the state unless somebody can make on the team since they were dent in what they do. They tournament — the Centaurs that pass and get a good set, sophomores. So many of need to work hard all the are aiming for another ECC she’s not going to be able to this year’s players had to time,” Bottone said. title and a deeper run in the hit,” Bottone said. “If we wait their turn. But they’ve “Working hard isn’t just the state tourney. don’t understand what our been learning as they wait. physicality of working hard “We want to win the ECC responsibilities are, it’s “These girls that are com- it’s also the mental aspect of regular-season champi- game over.” ing up now have been prac- working hard. I think that’s onship and we want to get to The team’s most skilled ticing with them for the past the area where they proba- the state championship returnees are senior outside two years so their level of bly need the most work. game,” said coach Adam hitter Sarah Swenson and play is pretty high,” Bottone Because we’ve got girls who Bottone, in his 12th season. junior outside/middle hitter said. “It’s just a matter of can run a ball down and “We have lofty goals but I Kendall Wilcox. figuring out where every- keep it in play.And we’ve got think we can do it.” “In Sarah Swenson I truly body fits in. We’ve got every- girls who are pretty good Jeff Boshka is the team’s believe we have the best body on the bus. We’ve got to about knowing their posi- assistant coach. The player in the ECC but she’s find the right seats on the tions no matter where we Academy lost many talented not going to be that person bus for them.” put them. If they can’t do players but reloads with a without the other girls,” Some of the key players the mental aspect of it, group of versatile athletes. Bottone said. who will be getting they’re just going to strug- Charlie Lentz photo “The group that graduat- Swenson and Wilcox are increased court time this gle.” Woodstock Academy’s volleyball team warms up during practice ed, they could rely on their the most experienced play- season don’t have set posi- last week. skill. This team, the skill ers on a team with many tions through the first two Serving a growing volleyball program at Ellis Tech

BY CHARLIE LENTZ “I feel like we’re further ahead this year,” Murray said. VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR “This year we’re stronger, serving-wise, hitting-wise, physi- DANIELSON — With 30 players in the volleyball program cally we’re stronger.” at Ellis Technical High School, coach Michelle Murray has Senior middle hitter Taylor Blanchard will be among sev- room for a varsity, junior varsity, and a newcomer team. eral key returnees to the team. Blanchard is also one of Ellis Murray doesn’t have a feeder program so many of her play- Tech’s top servers. ers take up the sport when they get to Ellis Tech, hence the “We have a lot of role players. A lot of them will come in need for the establishment of a newcomer team. and do the serving piece, some of them will come in just for “Developing that newcomer program — especially with hitting, some will come in just for defense. And then we the freshmen too — has been tremendous,” Murray said. have some who are kind of all-around,” Murray said. “So they learn together. They can get stronger together. And Senior hitter Veronica Galloway is back. Junior hitter then as they start to get the hang of it they can move up to Lizzy Patton returns. Junior setter Alyssa Heuer is back. the jayvee level or even some of them have come up to the Sophomore setter Rhiannon Sulik should be a key player as varsity level and played an active role.” well. Junior hitter Kailah Liskey returns. Senior defender Murray’s development program will likely make for a suc- Gennifer Berthiaume returns. Defensive specialist Jillian cessful season with several key returnees back for the varsi- Earnhart is back. ty.To top if off, the team is playing in a brand new gymnasi- With 30 players working hard, Murray said the team is um that was completed just last December and can accom- ready for the season. modate two volleyball courts. “I’m really very positive,” Murray said. “They’re working “I’m really very positive, very excited about this season extremely hard. And the kids are super-excited about the getting underway.We’re starting to hit the ball pretty good,” new gym too. Because we now have two courts, we can get Charlie Lentz photo said Murray, in her 14th season. more experience. The newcomers can have their own court The team finished 7-9 last season and with several and then I can push the varsity and jayvee kids while the The Ellis Tech volleyball team works on serving last week in prac- returnees to the court Murray expects to better last season’s new kids play. We’ll just play, play, play, the whole time. tice. record. We’re getting a lot of experience.” Youth will be served for Putnam volleyball team

BY CHARLIE LENTZ year’s team. The Clippers have a pair of sen- really everyone on the court, eventually Hull said it will take some time before the VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR iors (setter Caitlyn Verrette and Romina everyone gets in the back row and has to newcomers mesh with the upperclassmen. Jimenez) and just one junior on the team, pass. In my experience, if the team can’t “It will be a work in progress, probably all PUTNAM — With a small roster, heavy outside hitter Maja Sari. The positive news pass consistently then they’re not going to season. But we do incorporate everyone graduation rates can be costly. The Putnam is that a strong group of underclassmen run an offense,” Hull said. “It doesn’t matter together into all of our drills,” Hull said. High volleyball team lost seven seniors and includes four sophomores (middle hitter who you have as a hitter. If the setter can’t “We try to work team-building activities 10 players overall from last season’s varsity Gabby Simpson, middle hitter Mackenzie get their hands on the ball then nothing else into practice whenever we can. And just and the Clippers only have 13 players in the Livingston, setter Noelle Peche and Maddie works — so passing is our key.” stress team all the time.” program. So while coach Curt Hull hates to Bates) and five freshmen (Samantha Long, Hull said he will be doing a lot of teaching Hull hopes the team can gel as the season say it, Putnam will likely be building for the Heather Terron, Angie Vanzile, Alyssa this season. progresses. future this season. Peterson and Cassity Johnson). “Passing, teaching them how to serve,” “The goals this year . . . if we could win six “We lost a lot,” said Hull, in his 12th sea- “We’re really looking to develop some of Hull said. “The five freshmen have never to eight games I think that would be very son. “That’s low. Last year we were at 17 the younger talent,” Hull said. “Out of 13 played before, they’re complete newbies.” good,” Hull said. girls, we lost quite a few.” girls 10 are underclassmen.” Hull expects experience to be the best Putnam finished 8-10 last season in the Hull has been stressing the fundamentals teacher this season. Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928- Eastern Division of the Constitution State in practice. “Realistically, it’s not the same until 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@vil- Conference. Six players return from last “Most critical position for us is going to you’re in front of a crowd and you have the lagernewspapers.com. be our back-row officials and the whistles are being blown,” passers. And that’s Hull said. “It will be a learning experience.” WTPT youth football season opens at home BY CHARLIE LENTZ down to cap the Eagles scoring drive with 3:36 left in the VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR first quarter. Jack Hughes rushed for the conversion to make it 8-0. PUTNAM — The Tolland Eagles put together a 10-play, The Hawks moved 86 yards and reached Tolland’s 4- 52-yard scoring drive on their first possession against yard line with under 2:00 left in the second quarter but the WPTP Hawks in the season opener in the 12-13 year- an interception by Harrison Eklund stopped the march. old A Division game at the St. Marie Greenhalgh The Hawks reached Tolland’s 32-yard line midway Complex last Sunday,Sept. 8. That drive proved to be the through the fourth quarter but WTPT quarterback only one the Eagles would need en route to shutting out Joshua Dodd was sacked by Dan Servdio on fourth-and- the Hawks 8-0. six to snuff that march. The Hawks were thwarted by a pair of fumbles and The Hawks B team offense got off to a slow start but one interception. The Hawks drove to Tolland’s 8-yard showed promise with a 50 yard run by Adam line on their final possession of the fourth but could not Schimmelpfennig. Dominick Kollbeck scored a touch- score the equalizer. down in the second half with the 2 point conversion by Tolland’s Collin Cook raced eight yards for the touch- Travis White. The Defense worked hard to keep the Eagles out of the end zone with strong efforts by Dan Suitum and Bailey Canedy but the 2013 Shop Hop Shops Hawks lost 34-8. The WPTP C team looked strong in their first test against a solid Tolland C team. The “What are your favorite shops doing for Shop Hop this year? Hawks Offense came to play with a versatile Join us for... ground game that saw Quaterback Colby Livingston hand off to multiple running Woodstock, CT Shop Hop 2013 backs who kept the Eagles guessing. The Hawks had a rushing touchdown by LJ September 20, 21, 22 Schiavetti, 2 by Mark Caswell, and recep- tions by Jack Rindge and Dylan Bemis for the 2 point conversions. 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Woodstock lagernewspapers.com WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, September 13, 2013 • 15 SPORTS Growing pains for Woodstock Academy field hockey BY CHARLIE LENTZ Rathbone said she concentrates on Calabrese, senior Emily DeLuca, VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR the administrative end of the pro- junior Briana Kowolenko, senior WOODSTOCK — Ann Rathbone gram. Stephanie Marasco, Hannah helped resurrect the Woodstock “I leave a lot of the coaching up Trudo, Allison Swan. Academy field hockey program to Lauren. She’s very good at “Our strong thing this year will last season. Rathbone knows the breaking down the skills,” said be defense. We stress that,” second-year program will likely go Rathbone, who played field hockey Rathbone said. “And if the goals through some more growing pains at the University of Maine. come maybe we can win a couple after last season’s winless cam- The forward line includes junior games this year.” paign but the Centaurs are build- Sarah Douglas, senior Sarah Senior Mikayla Vertefeuille and ing for the future. Fagan, sophomore Mikayla Jones, Shelby Fredrick will split time in “We didn’t have one senior last junior Riana Lincoln, senior Julia goal. year. All those juniors returned Luppi, junior Courtney Pollock, The Centaurs didn’t win a game and they’re stronger this year,” senior Sothea Semmelrock. last year but they’re hoping to Rathbone said. “A lot them went to “They’ll all see playing time (at change that this season. camps. A lot of it has to come forward), no one’s really way “We can see this program grow- through their own self-improve- heads above the rest,” Rathbone ing. The kids loved it. It wasn’t ment. We’ve got some work to do.” said. about wins and losses last year. We Rathbone hopes to establish a The midfielders include senior made sure they had fun. We made feeder program. center-mid Helena Ives, senior sure they were learning the basic “This being our second year, Sarah Paulhus, junior Shana skills. Now we’re trying to take it we’ve got to get down to the middle Blain, senior Megan Hebert and to another level,” Rathbone said. school and get them playing. I junior Megan Houlihan. “Maybe we can get a ‘W’, that’s our Charlie Lentz photo don’t think they’re even offering it “(Ives) came back in great goal. But they understand there’s in gym class any more so we’ve got The Woodstock Academy field hockey team practices last week at the Bentley shape,” Rathbone said. “She’s a still a lot of work to be done.” to get that back,” Rathbone said. Athletic Complex. true leader out there in her play- Rathbone said the Centaurs ing and her vocalizing. She’s a Charlie Lentz may be reached at must find a way to put the ball in first game last year,” Rathbone The assistant coach is Lauren tough kid. She’s got to do it all, dis- (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail the cage. said. “There’s no feeder program. Gagnon and she tended goal dur- tribute the ball. She’s got to the at “We had trouble scoring goals None of them had ever been ing a collegiate career at run the show out there.” [email protected]. because a lot of kids had never exposed to it before. It was a crash Manhattanville College. Gagnon The defenders include senior played a varsity game until the course.” runs much of the practices and Jillian Black, sophomore Alyson Tourtellotte boys cross country is on the run the helm, Charron has breathed life into a we’ve been growing in that sense. We’ve had said. “Toward the end of the season I start to bare bones roster.This season is no different indoor and outdoor track and my guys, they back off the distance, keep the intensity up, with just six runners on the team. But the run all three seasons for the most part so doing some fast runs but not doing as much silver lining in this cloud is the commit- they must like it.” per week.” ment that each of the runners has shown to During the preseason some of Charron’s The Tigers have a young team, but they the program. more experienced runners are logging 40 have a team — thanks to Charron’s perse- “We’re kind of used to this,” said miles per week while the newcomers to the verance. Charron. “The last few years it’s been six or team are running 15 to 20 miles per week. “This group, they’re very dedicated, with seven guys — which is actually decent num- The team runs six days per week. them coming back and some of the eighth- bers for us lately.” O’Connell is the top runner on the team. graders that might be coming back. I think Four out of seven runners return from “(O’Connell’s) is looking really good, got a next year’s really the year we could have a last year’s squad. The team includes juniors pretty good summer of training in,” pretty good season,” Charron said. “This Jack O’Connell, Dheric Seney and Nick Charron said. “Right now it’s looking like year is a building year. It’s kind of a transi- Adley and sophomores Billy Guardin, Dan he’s probably going to be our best cross guy tional year.” Majercik, Quinn Andersen. that we’ve had at least since I’ve coached.” Charlie Lentz photo “It’s kind of a young team,” Charron said. O’Connell ran a four-minute, 55-second Charlie Lentz may be reached at (860) 928- Coach Mike Charron, white hat, warms up with “We don’t have any seniors.” mile during his sophomore year track sea- 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at charlie@vil- the Tourtellotte Memorial High cross country To score in meets, a team must have five son. lagernewspapers.com. team. runners and the Tigers have just one over “He’s got some good track times,” the minimum. The goal is to nurture a love Charron said. “So we’re really excited to see BY CHARLIE LENTZ of running and to see the finishing times get how he can do.” VILLAGER SPORTS EDITOR quicker as the season goes on. The team has only four regular season On-the-Go! THOMPSON — Coach Mike Charron is “Basically I want them to have fun with it meets so Charron will be tapering them committed to keeping alive the boys cross and I want to see some big improvement by toward season’s end. the end of the year,” Charron said. “And “Early on the season they’re going to be in the Quiet Corner country program at Tourtellotte Memorial By Sarah High School. Through his four seasons at hopefully they like it enough that they’re training hard. The hardest party is going to going to stick with it — the past few years be the first two or three weeks,” Charron Although autumn doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd, signs of the season are Charter Oak Credit Union / Killingly Rec Softball League all around us. New Englanders are often par- tial to the fall, with its colors, smells and culi- For the second year in a row, three runs scored. For 99 Foxy’s Gang repeats as the Restaurant it was Chuck nary delights. With many fall events over the Champions of the Modified Broussard with a home run, two next several weeks, residents of the Quiet Softball League Playoffs, defeat- hits and two RBI. Ed Bourdia Corner are sure to be busy. Here is just a sam- ing Universal Fiberoptic / had three hits. Justin Campion pling of activities happening this weekend! Mercer Monument 14-8 on Sept. and Cole Fowler had two hits With harvest just around the corner, a 10. The contest was close for each. selection of cornfields that dot the landscape three innings with Universal / In the winners bracket game, of NECT have been transformed into Mercer leading 6-4, then the roof Universal defeated Foxy’s 5-4. mazes, challenging those adventurous fell in the bottom of the fourth Nick Cote scored the winning inning when Foxy’s broke the run after getting a base hit, enough to solve the puzzles they present. game open with eight runs. stealing second base and then Fort Hill Farms of Quaddick Road in Mike Fortin Jr. drove in the win- came around on a Foxy error. Thompson features a 6-acre corn maze. ning run a two-run single, with Alan Fish led his team with Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm, Fort Hill Mike Fortin Sr. scoring. three hits. Mike Fortin Sr. and Farms is introducing Flashlight Nights on Jack Weaver was named the John Argeris had two hits each Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights at MVP of the playoffs and was the and Jeff Raymond had a home- dusk. Bring your own flashlight and have an top hitter in this contest, going run and two RBI. 4-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and In the loser’s bracket, Capitol a-maize-ing time as you make your way four runs scored. Fortin Jr. had Bail Bond sent Desmarais pack- through! For more information, call 860-923- two hits and three RBI. Three ing with an 18-8 win. Kyle Jarvis 3439 or visit www.FortHillFarms.com. players had three hits each, Jon led his mates with three hits I’ll let you in on a little secret about myself Dubeau, Jeff Raymond and Jeff including a home run, four RBI – I LOVE tomatoes. As those beautiful orbs Courtesy photo Fortin. Ed Esposito had two hits and two runs scored. Three play- of red begin to ripen on the vine, I find myself and three RBI. ers had three hits each, Ryan Foxy’s Gang won the championship of the Charter Oak Credit Union Killingly preoccupied, dreaming up recipes for salsas, For Universal, Steve Vanase Dugas, Tom Lindberg and Ray Rec Softball League. led the way with three hits and Brown. For Desmarais three sauces, soups, and casseroles. With my toma- two RBI. Nick Cote added two players had two hits each, Joe two runs scored which lead his first inning set the tone as to obsession, I am very excited about the hits with an RBI and Bryce Naylor, Dave Desmarais and team. Jeff Fortin had three hits Foxy’s put seven runs on the Great Killingly Tomato Festival and Beaulac had a hit with two RBI. Kyle Walsh. Jarrod Larkin and and two RBI. John Argeris had board and never looked back. Killingly Cooks event, taking place The final playoffs week of the Chris LaBelle had two RBI each. two hits and two RBI. Dave Josh Fortin scored the winning Saturday, September 14th. Salsa Contests, season began with Desmarais & In the losers bracket final, Morrison had a home run, two run on a sac fly by his dad Jeff a Restaurant Tomato Contest, and a Son beating 99 Restaurant / JC Foxy’s beat Capitol (14-0). hits and four RBI leading Fortin. Largest, Ugliest and Funniest Tomato Flooring 14-8. Dave Desmarais Capitol finished third in the Capitol. Tom Lindberg had Three players had three hits Contest are a recipe for a fun, food-focused had the hot bat belting two home playoffs. three hits. each, Mike Fortin Jr., Jon runs and five RBI. Andrew Mike Fortin Jr. went 3-for-4 The stage was now set for the Dubeau and John Argeris. Ed day! There will also be kids events, crafters Gosselin had three hits and with two doubles, three RBI and championship contest. A win by Esposito had three RBI. Ben & vendors,aHealth & Wellness Fair – and Universal would have ended the Gagnon led his mates with two don’t miss out on the 5K Road Race! Head tournament. A loss to Foxy’s hits and a home run and four down to Davis Park in Danielson from 9 am would send the tournament into RBI. Aaron May and Alan Fish to 4 pm, and don’t miss the Killingly Cooks the “IF” game. That is what hap- had two hits each. ad in this week’s Killingly Villager! pened as Foxy’s exploded for 18 road races September runs to six by Universal. The On the topic of , is a great month for those who run; the weather is often dry, cool, and pleasant for outdoor sports. On Sunday, September 15th, Northeast Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) will host their second annual 3.5 mile scenic run around Alexander’s Lake in Dayville. The event will raise money and awareness – allowing NOW to continue providing sports, fitness and nutrition to families in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. Registration is only $25 for adults and $10 for children. For more information or to register, visit www.NOWinMotion.org. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the TRACTOR SERVICE crisp weather September brings! 24/7 EMERGENCY SERVICE Sarah Mortensen [email protected] Tournament MVP Jack Weaver accepts his award from Bill Langlois, league 860-928-1818 president. 16 • Friday, September 13, 2013 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER ‘Rabble-rousers’ crash 19th century Pomfret abolitionist meeting

An abolitionist and slave owner make their cases.

POMFRET — The Pomfret 300 Committee and the Pomfret Senior Advocate Commission recently co-sponsored a community event recreat- ing an abolitionist meeting of the 19th century. There was period food, lively debate, and entertainment. The evening was opened by Pomfret 300 co- Courtesy photos chairman and Pomfret Above: Abolitionist Gail First Selectman Maureen White readies for debate. Nicholson. Nicholson introduced Sen. Donald Williams (President Pro Tem of the State Senate) who set the tone of that era and talked about what it would mean to stand against slavery. Could you speak out against slavery if it meant risking your liveli- G. Leslie Sweetnam entertains with Civil War songs. hood, your position in the community or even your member of a Connecticut life? Williams also dis- historical society organ- cussed the fight for civil ized to represent an actual rights from that era and Civil War era infantry regi- compared it to present ment. The 27th Connecticut issues. As a history buff, Volunteer Infantry particularly of this part of Regiment was recruited in Connecticut, Williams has New Haven in the fall of an avid interest in 1862 and fought at the bat- Prudence Crandall and has tles of Fredericksburg, written a book on the lega- Chancellorsville and cy of Prudence Crandall Gettysburg during their and the first civil rights nine-month service. Leslie case in the nation that was has researched letters and heard in Brooklyn, soon to other primary historical G. Leslie Sweetnam, a 27th Connecticut Regiment be published by Wesleyan sources to tell their story in re-enactor. University. this costumed, first-person The highlight of the program, which he has per- evening, an anti-slavery formed for schools and his- debate, recreated a commu- torical societies during the nity anti-slavery meeting of past two decades. the ante-bellum period. Food was catered by Historic New England’s Deb’s Place from Connecticut education staff Danielson, offering foods of members Gail White and the era. Lapsely’s Orchard Herb Loughery from donated cider. A sample of Roseland Cottage assumed hard tack was held up by G. the roles of an abolitionist Leslie Sweetnam as he sang Herb Loughery, as southern slave owner, spars with the audience. and a slave owner, respec- a song about the life saving tively, in the program. cracker. The Civil War was don’t know for sure if Dressed in period clothing one of the bloodiest wars quilts were actually used to they moved through the known in the history of the help slaves escape, some audience sparing with each United States. people do believe that was other and encouraging par- Assisting in this hugely the case for some. ticipation from attendees. successful program (and The Pomfret 300 The audience was fully the evening would not have Committee members are involved in the debate as been possible without Maureen Nicholson, Tim attitudes towards slavery them) were Judy and Rich Gillane, Sue Devokaitis, just prior to the Civil War Miller, Dan and Elsie Bev Champany, Walter and were explored. Almost 70 Johnson, Susan LaRose and Ann Hinchman, Nancy interested participants Dennis Knapp, Donna Weiss, Laurie Bell, and were engaged as a great Baker, Sandi Pariseau and Tom McGrath. The Pomfret debate ensued. Carol Sheddon, Gene and 300 year long celebrations Following the anti-slav- Denise Gerum, Jeannette are winding down and will Herb Loughery and Gail White. ery debate, Woodstock resi- Sullivan and Charlotte have a booth at Positively dent G. Leslie Sweetnam Bernard from Thompson. Pomfret Day (Saturday, also performed as a Civil Donna Baker also had her Sept. 28, at Pomfret War solider in costume Underground Railroad Recreation Park) where T- with a period rifle and his Quilt Sampler hanging up shirts, hats, “History of own dish, utensils and cup for all to see. Though we Pomfret” books and daf- of the period. Leslie is a fodil bulbs will be sold. Sue LaRose and Maureen Nicholson, Senior Advocate Commision and Pomfret 300, Co-spon- sors of evening.

Herb Loughery in action. Sen. Don Williams sets the stage. Period food was served at the event. WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, September 13, 2013 • 17 NEWS BRIEFS

Eastford Senior Citizens Fall PAWS Cat of the Week: Muffin Foliage Car Caravan will travel to enjoy a fine meal at This is Muffin! Muffin is one of the sweet- Bay Path Regional est and prettiest little girls at the shelter. Her Vocational Technical High soft and fluffy fur is a blend of pale gray and School in Charlton, Mass. buff beige, and her friendly golden eyes The caravan will leave always manage to catch your attention. Eastford at 9:40 a.m. and Muffin was young, sick, filthy and fright- return about 1:40 p.m. To reg- ened when she was rescued, just one of over ister, call 860-538-8868, two dozen cats taken from a cat hoarder situ- remember to mention ation. Since she has been at the shelter the whether you are a driver or love, good food and veterinary care has one needing a ride. helped her to become the healthy, happy and playful cat you see in this photo. OTHER AREA EVENTS Muffin adores attention and has made great friends with the volunteers as well as Courtesy photo Kay Warren announced the other cats. When the cats are let out of The Eastford Senior Citizens new officers for the 2013-2014 new trips for area seniors: their cages to get exercise and play, this term are: President: Judy Montigny; Program Director: Linda • Tuesday, Oct. 8, Vermont sweet girl usually goes to a different cage to SM dos Santos; Treasurer: Carlene Prentice; Secretary: Foliage — Visits the Kringle cuddle with another new friend. MaryAnn Lally; Friendship Committee: Dorothy “Dot” Davis; Candle Company and the Muffin would be happiest in a home with- Telephone Committee: Pat Roy. Honora Winery, $81. out young children, although older children • Thursday, Nov. 14, Clams or other pets would be no problem. & Casino at Captain Jacks at Muffin is up-to-date on her vaccines, tested Eastford Senior Citizens Events the Mohegan Sun Casino — Includes two FIV/FeLV negative and has been spayed. Courtesy photo meals and drivers’ gratuity, $67. If you would like to adopt Muffin and be • Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — There are three area bus stops — the loyal companion and family she’s been Come and celebrate Eastford’s Ag Faire Ashford, Mansfield and Willimantic — for waiting for, please call the PAWS shelter at EVERY PENNY on the Green at the Ivy Glenn Public these trips. Seating is limited, so call the (860) 480-1104. Library, and in Readers Park at 189 travel desk at Mansfield Senior Center HELPS Eastford Road (Route 198) in Eastford. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 There will be a farmers market, agricul- p.m.) at 860-429-0262, ext. 6, or call Kay at POMFRET — Ben Mayo, a student tural displays, farm animals, games and 860-487-3744. from Pomfret Community School, music. • VNA East provides these Wellness raised $215.89 in pennies after being Questions? Is table space available? Services: Foot & Nail Care, Cholesterol inspired by a little girl who survived Contact Terry Cote or Allan Platt at 860- Screening, Blood Sugar Screening, Blood the Oklahoma tornado. A representa- 974-0133, ext. 3. Free admission. Pressure, and Ear Wax Cleaning at the tive from the American Red Cross Check out the Eastford Senior Citizens Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Road, recently visited and awarded him with (ESC) table while you are at the Ag Faire. Storrs/Mansfield. Call 860-429-0262, ext. 4, a certificate of appreciation for his If you have produce or knitting that you for an appointment, nominal charges. efforts. would like to donate, sell or swap at the • Energy/Fuel Assistance — Access ESC senior table, or, if you want to volun- Community Action Agency in Danielson, teer at the senior table, call 860-538-8868. 860-774-0418 In addition, on Sept. 14, the Coriander • Senior Resources in Norwich — 800- Country Store & Café will hold a Craft 994-9422 and 860-887-3561 Fair and the Hope 5K Race will start at 11 • TEEG — Thompson Ecumenical “Every Town Deserves a a.m. Empowerment Group, 65 Main St., North • Eastford residents, in need, who would Grosvenordale, 860-923-3458. like to avail themselves of the Eastford Food Pantry may place a confidential call - Submitted by Program Director Linda Good Local Newspaper” to Karen at 860-974-1618. SM dos Santos • Save the Date — Wednesday,Oct. 9, the ConnecticutsQuietCorner

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Editor’s Note: The information Raymond Roger, 24, of 20A Veton Sherifi, 24, of 15 warrant for being a fugitive contained in these police logs was DANIELSON Dyer St., Danielson, was Birchwood Drive, Dayville, was from justice. obtained through either press TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 charged with two counts of fail- charged with breach of peace releases or other public docu- ure to appear in the second and interfering with an officer. ments kept by each police depart- Dennis Dunn, 52, of 218 North degree. POMFRET ment, and is considered to be the St., Danielson, was charged account of police. All subjects are with failure to appear in the sec- Donaud Doyle, 25, of 20A Dyer PUTNAM TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 considered innocent until proven ond degree St., Danielson, was charged Thomas Kacerik, 23, of 54 Taft guilty in a court of law. If a case with breach of peace. TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 Pond Road, Pomfret, was is dismissed in court or the party Barry Lightenthal, 69, of 532 charged with larceny in the 6th is found to be innocent, The Mamucan Acceus, 28, of 58A Liberty Highway, Putnam, was degree. Villager,with proper documenta- Dyer St., Danielson, was KILLINGLY charged with possession of tion, will update the log at the charged with burglary in the WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 child pornography in the 3rd request of the arrested party. 3rd degree, criminal trespassing degree. PUTNAM POLICE in the 2nd degree, and criminal Kendra Gray,18, of no certain mischief in the 2nd degree. address in Killingly, was SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 DEPARTMENT LOGS STATE POLICE charged with failure to appear FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 Christopher Doty, 44, of 174 SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 TROOP D LOGS in the 2nd degree. South Main St., Putnam, was Nicole Vondeck, 24, of 273 THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 charged with breach of peace, Gage Morin, 18, of 197 Main St., Danielson, was threatening, and carrying a fac- Providence St., Putnam, was charged with failure to appear. Amy Podolski, 29, of 101 Viall simile firearm. charged with simple trespass- BROOKLYN Road, Killingly, was charged ing. FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 with larceny in the 6th degree. MONDAY, SEPT. 9 Everlyn Moore, 34, of 560 Jaryd Morris, 18, of 137 Jonathan Yater, 33, of 16 River SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 Kerry Stickwell, 46, of 26 Mill Wauregan Road, was taken into Laconia Ave., Putnam, was Farm Road, Brooklyn, was St., Putnam, was charged with custody on possession of nar- charged with simple trespass- arrested on an order to incar- Ronald Bernard, 33, of 36 issuing a bad check. cotics charges. ing. cerate. Prospect Ave., Apt. F, Killingly, was charged with assault in the SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 MONDAY, SEPT. 9 MONDAY, SEPT. 9 3rd degree, breach of peace, and THOMPSON Feim Ahmet, 53, of Broad St., refusal to submit fingerprints Damian Depalma, 20, of no Timothy Amiot, 29, of 56 TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 Danielson, was charged with certain address, was arrested on Bailey Wood Road, Brooklyn, disorderly conduct. Christopher Lamothe, 41, of simple trespassing. was charged with failure to pay DAYVILLE 669 Quaddick Town Road, a fine. TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 Thompson, was arrested on a Officials work to stay ahead on Memorial Bridge repair

will also be taking into considera- and other minor details the town BRIDGE tion when setting up detours. needs to manage in order for the continued from page A1 The Department of repair to take place, ensuring the Transportation is responsible for taxpayers are held harmless in price of $5,000 they will be retain- initiating this repair project this endeavor. ing construction easements.” according to Cutler, continuing a Putnam Mayor Peter Place said The Board of Selectmen have longstanding goal of the town and the plan is to have the renovations also informed the state that they now seeing it come to fruition. The begin in April of 2014, “and to have do not want movement along the project is at no cost to the taxpay- the bridge hopefully completed by river trail to be impeded during ers. October or November that same the construction. While the bridge “Structurally, it’s in great year,” he said. “Part of the prob- will be closed for the duration of shape,” said Cutler. “But anyone lem is that it has deteriorated to the renovation, they still want who passes it can see that the con- the point where portions of the pedestrians to be able to move crete is deteriorating and the bridge, and underneath the bridge, freely without having to work lights haven’t worked in quite a are leaking water and it has to be their way around the repairs. while, so we’re glad the state has reworked to stop that, and of When the bridge goes out of taken the initiative to see this proj- course they want to bring the service during the repair, the State ect through and they are moving at bridge back to its structural DOT has ensured the town that a very fast pace.” integrity and preserve its eye detours will be set up and pedestri- Cutler said the town wanted to appeal. That will also remain Jason Bleau photo an traffic will be taken into consid- make sure there was no holdup on intact.” Putnam’s Memorial Bridge on Pomfret Street, which is set for repair by the eration. Ambulance and other the town’s part so that the DOT He also added that the plaques Department of Transportation. emergency response vehicles also could maintain its momentum. that were moved from that bridge use the bridge to get to and from The $5,000 coming to Putnam will could be reinstalled as well when the bridge back to its former glory. Jason Bleau may be reached (860) their departments or nearby Day offset the cost of moving utilities all is said and done to fully bring 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at Kimball Hospital, which the DOT [email protected]. Bleau welcomed to Villager Newspapers editorial staff

STAFF and negative.” “I am looking forward to covering elec- “I want to thank everyone for welcoming continued from page A1 Looking ahead to his future at the tions,” he said. “I think election season is me so warmly to the Villager and I hope Villager, Bleau said he is excited to get to one of the most intense, but eye-opening, everyone enjoys my writing,” he said. “I am sions all through his high school and college know the Quiet Corner — an area he times for a news reporter,and I look forward also open to feedback as well, because as a years, Bleau took some classes at the already knows so well — in a whole new to working with those hoping to gain a seat growing journalist, I am always striving to University of Connecticut and Quinebaug way. in their local governments and the citizens get better and to improve on any aspect of Valley Community College, then trans- “I’m looking forward to expanding my that disagree with or back those individu- my job or my skills. I guess all I have to say ferred to Eastern Connecticut State horizons in print journalism,” Bleau said. “I als. I consider election season to be a wel- now is — happy reading!” University where he received a bachelor’s have experience in radio and blogging, and come challenge every year.” degree in radio and journalism. He most now I want to learn more about how print Now on the job for nearly a month, Bleau Adam Minor may be reached at (860) 928- recently enjoyed a two-year tenure report- journalism and writing for a newspaper concluded that he welcomes Villager read- 1818, ext. 109, or by e-mail at adam@vil- ing news for WINY 1350 AM in Putnam. works and what ties into being an effective ers to contact him so he can tell the stories lagernewspapers.com. Jason Bleau may be When an opening on the Villager’s staff and good writer for print.” that need telling in northeastern reached (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at opened up, Bleau said he couldn’t resist Already having contacts in the Quiet Connecticut. [email protected]. applying. Corner, Bleau said the response he has “The Villager is a highly respected local received from local officials and readers has publication,” he said. “I have read it, my been “phenomenal.” friends and family read it, and I hear from “Working with local leaders and citizens people all the time about how great the has been a very pleasant opportunity for me Dairy farmers in dire situation paper is and the excellent job they do with and I have been welcomed into the position local coverage. I wanted to be a part of that very openly,” he said. “I look forward to Since I was elected into office back in million last year in payments from the U.S. and be one of those reporters that people establishing more good relationships with 1993, Connecticut has had a steady decline Department of Agriculture’s Milk Income looked to in order to stay up to date on those in the local community and keeping in working dairy farms. Loss Program, or MILC. The MILC pro- what’s happening in the community, which them informed.” According to the State Agriculture gram gave Connecticut farmers a subsidy is a community I grew up in. I care about Coming into the position with only two Department in 1940 there were 6,233 work- when Northeast milk prices dipped below making sure people are informed properly months remaining until the local elections, ing dairy farms $16.95 a hundredweight and/or feed prices and know what’s happening — both positive Bleau said he is especially looking forward around the state. spiked. to campaign season in the Quiet Corner. GUEST In 1990, around 500 An approved farm bill would have set and now there are the table for the next five years. That COMMENTARY 212. Sadly, in allows for farmers to plan ahead. These Tolland County, dairy farmers are some of the hardest SEN.TONY there are only 15. working people I know. While they fall vic- Federal law gov- tim to weather, spikes in feed prices and GUGLIELMO erns the price paid fuel prices setting a farm bill will allow to dairy farmers them some stability to make the right deci- for the milk but not the price stores may sion for their business. charge for the milk. Critics of this pricing Meantime, there is also talk of replacing system argue that the price set by the fed- the MILC program with a Dairy Producer eral government does not reflect the cost Margin Protection Program. This new of production for the gallon on milk, espe- program would reportedly give participat- cially in higher cost regions such as New ing farmers a payout when there’s a large England. In 2007, the State Department of gap between milk prices and feed costs. Agriculture estimated that Connecticut Dairy farmers would also be able to pur- dairy farmers lost $1 for every gallon of chase “insurance” to increase the amount milk produced. And that was before gas of their payments. Many farmers are in prices escalated. favor of this change. Recently, the dairy farms that remain Congress is expected to return the week were handed another blow – Congress did of Sept. 9. Unlike entitlement programs not act on the latest farm bill. This inac- that will remain funded despite passage of tion means the farmers will not be receiv- any new bill, the farm subsidies need to be ing government support for the milk they reauthorized by Congress, or the money produce. Farmers fall victim to sudden will not get to the farmer. spikes in feed prices when bad weather Even those of us that don’t farm can causes a poor crop year and high hauling appreciate the land being worked and kept prices as fuel prices increase. as open space instead of being built upon. The hang up in Washington D.C. is And we understand more than ever the apparently over the federal food stamp growing number of reasons for our food to program that is tied into the farm bill. be produced close to home. Let us hope the Some lawmakers want it stripped out and bickering can stop in Washington and the others want the food stamp program – an people’s business can move forward. entitlement – kept in with restrictions. Unfortunately, the bickering is affecting Sen. Tony Guglielmo represents the 35th not only the families who use the food district towns of Woodstock, Vernon, stamp program, but the farmers who need Ellington, Ashford, Union, Stafford, the milk subsidy. Hampton, Willington, Chaplin, Coventry, According to published reports, Tolland, Eastford and Pomfret. Connecticut farmers received about $1.2 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, September 13, 2013 • 19

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Saturday, September 21, 2013 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Woodstock Fairgrounds Rte 169, Woodstock Connecticut Free Admission /Free Parking Open to the Public / Rain or Shine! Join us for a Hearty Farm Breakfast 9:00 - 11:00 AM Donations: $5 Adults, $3 Children under 10

FREE ADMISSION • FREE Parking At the height of a snowstorm, Vi’s three Service Animals Only ‘The Memory of Water’ coming daughters have gathered at the family home Rain or Shine to arrange her funeral, but laughter is as to the Complex much a guest at this funeral as grief. This show will make you laugh, cry, and laugh Information: PUTNAM — Have you noticed that memo- some more before you even blink an eye. A 860-779-0557 x106 ries work in funny ways? tale of the heart that touches us all, don’t Everyone seems to remember things a lit- miss “The Memory of Water.” Directed by www.celebratingagriculture.org tle differently and this is exactly what hap- Carole Hayes. Starring: Tonya Brock, Alison pens to sisters Mary, Teresa, and Catherine Wiza, Erika Kesselmen, Carole Alderson, as they come together for the death of their Preston Arnold and Derek Corriveau. At mother in Shelagh Stephenson’s play, “The The Complex Performing Arts Centre in www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Memory of Water.” Putnam Sept. 20, 21, 28, 29 at 8 p.m. For reservations, call 860-963- 7170. Tickets are $18 adults/$15 students. The Complex is located at 95 Front St., Putnam, CT 06260, www.thecpac.org.

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Town-to-Town PUTNAM VILLAGER The CLASSIFIEDS 1-800-536-5836 THOMPSON VILLAGER WOODSTOCK VILLAGER ILLAGER KILLINGLY VILLAGER VObituaries 3 • Calendar 1 • Real Estate 2 • Help Wanted 7 • Auto 8-9 BSection THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at 12 p.m. Send to Ann Tremblay at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

The calendar page is a free service 6 p.m. September 13 at the First zens 55 and over: There will be an charities. Menu includes Swedish for a night of fun. $ 10 per person. offered for listings for government, Congregational Church of Pomfret, AARP Safety Driving Class held at meatballs and gravy, mashed pota- Call the Danielson Lodge at 860-774- educational and non-profit organiza- 13 Church Road (Rte 169), Pomfret Putnam Library on September 13 toes, egg noodles, string beans, 9775 for more information. tions. Send all calendar listings and Center. To make an appointment to from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please Harvard beets, desserts, beverages. happenings at least one week in donate blood, visit www.redcross- bring your own snacks. $12 for Takeout available. For more infor- N. GROSVENORDALE — The advance by mail to Ann Tremblay at blood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. members, $14 for non-members. mation, call 860-928-4405. Friends of the Thompson Public Stonebridge Press, P.O. Box 90, Refreshments provided. Call 860-963-6823 for more informa- Library will be holding a Book and Southbridge, MA 01550; by fax at tion. EASTFORD – The annual Tag Sale, Saturday, September 14, (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to atrem- DANIELSON — LiR Free Open Agriculture Faire will be held on the from 9 a.m. to noon at the Library [email protected]. Please House at 1 p.m. Friday,Sept. 13 in the Green at the Ivy Glenn from 10 a.m. Community Center, 934 Riverside write “calendar” in the subject line. Quinebaug Valley Community SATURDAY until 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. The Drive (Rte.12), North Grosvenordale. We will print such listings as space College Auditorium, 742 Upper SEPTEMBER 14 free event will include farm ani- Donations of hard cover and paper- allows. Maple St., Danielson. Preview Fall PUTNAM — There will be a mals, games for children, a farmers back books — fiction and non-fiction courses; special historical presenta- Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 – 7 market, and agricultural displays. including craft, gardening, cook- FRIDAY tion by Ed Morin, “Events and p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 in the dining Table space is available. The Ag books, carpentry, etc. — gladly Music of 1963.” No reservations room at the Congregational Church Faire is sponsored by the Eastford accepted. No book donations after SEPTEMBER 13 required. All are welcome. For more of Putnam. Tickets are $10 each and Agriculture Committee. All are wel- Friday, September 13, at noon, POMFRET CENTER — There will information, call 860-412-7300. $5 for children 12 and under. come! please. Individually wrapped baked be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to Proceeds shared with community good donations will be accepted on PUTNAM — Attention senior citi- EASTFORD — The Hope 5K, spon- Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m.-5 sored by the Eastford p.m. and the morning of the sale. Recreation Commission, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. DAYVILLE — Pet Pals Northeast, 14. Race starts at 11 a.m. at a local animal rescue organization, Eastford Elementary School. will be collecting redeemable bottles Call 860-933-8102 or sign up at and cans to help homeless and needy www.helpseanfightcancer.com. animals on Saturday, September 14, Also going on in town same at Wibberley Tire, Jct. of Rts. 12 and day/same time: Agricultural 101 in Dayville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Festival and Craft Fair at Dry cat food urgently needed, Coriander Cafe. Purina brands preferred. Cash donations always welcome. For KILLINGLY — Killingly more information, contact PET Cooks and the Great Killingly PALS at 860-317-1720. Please do not Tomato Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 call Wibberley’s. p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 at Davis Park. Includes Road Race, Local DAYVILLE — The work of Paul J. Restaurants and Vendors, Craft Toussaint will be displayed at The and Wellness Fair, Community Sunshine Shop Inc., 925 Upper Day, Agricultural booths and Maple St., Dayville, from September activities. 14 through October 4. The ART SPEAKS PROJECT shows an DANIELSON — Danielson intriguing and fresh world where Elks will be hosting an “Oldies art meets technology.All are invited Night” on Saturday, September to meet the artist and learn more 14 from 8 p.m. to midnight with about this new medium from 6 to 8 the music of Route 2. Bring p.m. Saturday, September 14 at the your own munchies and join us Turn To CALENDAR, page 2 B2 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 13, 2013 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at 12 p.m. Send to Ann Tremblay at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] CALENDAR wash will be held on Saturday, September 21 at the door or in advance by calling Kenny at continued from page 1 MONDAY (Rain Date Saturday, Sept. 28) from 10 a.m. – 2 (508) 596-0105. p.m. at NAPA/ PAP AUTO on Route 6 in Brooklyn. DANIELSON — Have questions about the Sunshine Shop. For more information, call SEPTEMBER 16 DANIELSON — The United Methodist new “Affordable Health Care Act?” The United 860-774-1662. Church of Danielson presents “The Perfect QUINEBAUG — St. Stephen’s Flea Market, Methodist Church of Danielson, 9 Spring St., Game” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 in the 130 Old Turnpike Road, Quinebaug, from 9 is hosting a representative from the Office of SUNDAY Church Social Hall, 12 Spring Street. This is a a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,Sept. 21 and from 9 a.m. the Healthcare Advocate at noon for lunch free event to kick-off Hispanic Heritage to 2 p.m. Sunday,Sept. 22. Monday,Oct. 7. The program will be held from SEPTEMBER 15 Month, Sept. 15 to Oct.15. 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. The program is geared WEBSTER — The American Legion in KILLINGLY — There will be a Handmade toward people ages 55+ but everyone is wel- Webster will be hosting a dinner dance with Craft Marketplace from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on come. Please RSVP by Sept. 27 if planning to the Illusions on Sunday, Sept. 15. A baked WEDNESDAY Saturday, September 21 during the Killingly attend the lunch. Call 860-779-2018 or 860-230- chicken dinner with mashed potato, stuffing, SEPTEMBER 18 Grange Agricultural Fair. 6804 or email to [email protected]. gravy, veggies and dinner rolls will be served N. GROSVENORDALE — September 18 at 1:30 p.m. sharp in the fully air conditioned There will be a free Ice Cream Social for POMFRET — There will be a Turkey SATURDAY dance hall followed by dancing to the Illusions Senior Citizens at 12:15 p.m. Sept. 18. Open to Dinner at Christ Church Pomfret, 521 Pomfret from 4-8 p.m. The cost is $15 per person with residents and non-residents age 60 and above. Street, Pomfret to benefit local food banks on advance tickets only. No tickets will be sold at SEPTEMBER 28 Pre-registration required by calling 860-923- Saturday, Sept. 21. Tickets are $10 for adults N. GROSVENORDALE — There will be a the door. Tickets are now available every 9440 or by visiting www.thompsonrec.org. and $6 for children under 12 and are available family-style Roast Beef Supper from 4:30 to Sunday at the live country dances from 4-8 Thompson Recreation, 815 Riverside Drive, from the church office (860) 928-7026 or at the 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Emanuel p.m. at the legion. P.O. Box 899, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255. door. Take out available from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Eat Lutheran Church, 83 Main Street, North in at 5:30 p.m. Grosvenordale. Tickets are $12 for adults and DAYVILLE — Register for the NOW 3.5ish $5 for children under 12 and will be available Road Race at 8 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Byrnes THURSDAY WOODSTOCK — Celebrating Agriculture at the door. Take-out always available Agency in Dayville. Saturday,September 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at SEPTEMBER 19 the Woodstock Fairgrounds, 281 Rt. 169, BROOKLYN — The Sarah Williams N. GROSVENORDALE — The Knights of Woodstock. Free admission, free parking, SUNDAY Danielson Chapter DAR will meet at 1 p.m. Columbus Council 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, Open to the public, rain or shine. Farm events Thursday, September 19 at the Palmer N. Grosvenordale, will hold its monthly made- and demonstrations all day. Hearty Farm SEPTEMBER 29 Homestead – DAR Chapter house, 36 Wolf Den to-order breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Donation $5 for THOMPSON — The 10th Annual Thompson Road, Brooklyn. The chapter will be dis- Sept. 15 at the K of C Hall. The menu consists adults and $3 for children under 10. Community Day featuring local talent, new of eggs, steak, pancakes, French toast, bacon, cussing the Constitution. Any questions about rides and activities for kids and adults, presen- sausage, corned beef hash, ham, beans, home attending the meeting, call Marian Hallowell tation of Volunteer of Year Award, Pizza con- fries, and more. The cost is $8 per person. For at 860-974-3032. WEDNESDAY test, meet local businesses and agencies, will more information, call 860-923-2967 or visit be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 25 Riverside Park in North Grosvenordale. FRIDAY PUTNAM – Day Kimball HomeMakers pre- Sponsored by Thompson Together and sents themed Senior Dances from 6 to 9 p.m. KILLINGLY — Killingly High School Thompson Recreation. SEPTEMBER 20 on the fourth Wednesday of the month from Project Graduation annual Golf Tournament POMFRET — Northeast Opportunities for March until October (Sept. 25, Hollywood will be held beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. Wellness, Inc. (NOW) is a 501c3 non-profit Night) at the Putnam Lodge of Elks. FRIDAY 15 at Foster Country Club. For more informa- human service organization dedicated to the Participants will enjoy door prizes, raffles and tion, contact Jack Burke at 860-234-1160 or promotion of youth wellness. NOW provides refreshments. The dances are free and open to OCTOBER 4 Mary Jane Burke at 860-234-3034. education in nutrition and instruction in fit- the public; however, donations towards food DUDLEY — The Dudley Hill Players, an ness and sports, regardless of access to finan- and beverages are appreciated. For more extension of the ministry of The First cial resources. NOW is hosting A Taste for information, call the Day Kimball Congregational Church of Dudley, United NOW, A Taste for Life. Come and enjoy a care- HomeMakers office at (860) 928-5441. Church of Christ, 135 Center Road, Dudley, fully selected menu of uncommon beers and presents “Relationships” at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 and wines paired with delectable bites from area Oct. 5. Five one-act plays all winners of the restaurants, bakeries, and caterers. We will FRIDAY Samuel French Off Broadway Festival for new also have live music! The event is Friday, writers. All plays produced by special September 20 at Elsinore Mansion in Pomfret SEPTEMBER 27 arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Each starting at 6 p.m. Over two dozen beers and DUDLEY — The Dudley Hill Players, an play will be followed by a song, some original, wine being provided by our friends at extension of the ministry of The First by acclaimed local musicians and songwrit- Friendly Spirits! 10% of all their sales during Congregational Church of Dudley, United ers. Tickets: $10 General Admission; $8 the night will also be generously donated back Church of Christ, 135 Center Road, Dudley, Students and Senior Citizens. Tickets can be to NOW! Tickets are only $60 each! Tickets are presents “Relationships” at 7 p.m. Sept. 27; 2 purchased at the door or in advance by calling on sale at WINY, Friendly Spirits or online. p.m. Sept. 28 and 7 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. Five Kenny at (508) 596-0105. For more information, visit www.nowinmo- one-act plays all winners of the Samuel tion.org. 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Karen Chambrello 45 ROUTE 171 Realtor® SOUTH WOODSTOCK, CT 06267 860-928-1995 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 13, 2013 B3 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Robert K. Lajoie, 52 Ashley P. Megarry, 26 N. GROSVENORDALE – Mrs. Eugene “Jim” Lajoie; and several aunts, THOMPSON – Ashley P. Kathleen Megarry of Worcester; her grand- Robert K. Lajoie, 52, of uncles, cousins and friends. Megarry,26, of Buckley Hill mother, Carolyn Megarry of Pennsyvania; Labby Road, died Monday, The family wishes to extend their sincere Rd., died Friday, September her stepbrothers, Phillip Megarry of August 12, 2013, in UMASS thanks to the medical team at UMASS 6, 2013 in UMass Hospital, Worcester, MA, and Josh Megarry of Memorial Medical Center in Medical 6 ICU for the professional and med- Worcester, MA. Northbridge, MA.; her stepsister Megan Worcester. ical expertise given to Bob in his final days. Born in Mendon, MA, she Desrosiers of Northbridge, MA; and her step- Born in Putnam on A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will was the daughter of James nephews and nieces, Collin and Nathan September 22, 1960. He is the be held in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Megarry of Brunswick, GA, Desrosiers, and Tiara Megarry of Worcester, son of Roland “Pete” and Grosvenordale on Saturday, September 14, at and Susan (Sheehan) MA. Lillian (Labonte) Lajoie, of Summerfield, FL, 11 a.m. Burial will follow St. Joseph Megarry of Bloomfield, CT. Services are private as requested by the formerly of N. Grosvenordale. Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Ashley worked as a manager for a local family. Arrangements have been made Mr. Lajoie worked as an engineer and con- one hour prior to the Mass in the church tanning salon. entrusted to the Gilman and Valade Funeral sultant for several fiber optic companies and foyer. In addition to her parents, Ashley is sur- Homes. most recently,Sterlite Industries in India. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may vived by her sons, Seth Duquette of For memorial guestbook visit He enjoyed working on cars, especially be made to the St. Joseph Food Pantry, O. O. Thompson, Keegan Stall of Thompson, and www.GilmanAndValade.com. when he could fix car problems for others. Box 897, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Landon Megarry of Athol, MA; her sister, Besides his beloved parents he is survived Arrangements are by the Gilman and by a son Robert “R.J.” Lajoie of Thompson; a Valade Funeral Homes of Putnam and N. sister Jacqueline Lajoie of Thompson; a Grosvenordale. Stanley Ozog, 70 brother Michael Lajoie of Ohio; nephews For memorial guestbook visit Ryan and Jeffrey Lajoie; godparents Mr. & www.GilmanAndValade.com. PUTNAM – Stanley Ozog, Elks, 4th degree member of the 70, of Sabin StREET, died Cargill Council 64, Knights of Monday,September 9, 2013, in Columbus, and a member of the Paul R. Fitzgerald, 67 St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sons of the American Legion. Worcester, Mass. Stash was an avid New York WEBSTER — Paul R. Fitzgerald, 67, of Paul was born in Northbridge, son of the He was the loving husband Yankees and Dallas Cowboy fan. Webster, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 late Francis and Mary (Rumrill) Fitzgerald of Barbara (Mitchell) Ozog He enjoyed golfing, hunting, at UMASS Memorial Health Care - and lived in Webster most of his life. for 49 years. fishing, solving crossword puz- University Campus, Worcester. He was a construction worker and enjoyed Born in Putnam, he was zles, and reading. He and Barbara traveled He leaves a son, Donald Fitzgerald of fishing and sports. the son of the late Stanley and Mildred extensively to places like Europe, Caribbean, Colorado; two daughters, Kim Wellman of There are no calling hours. Funeral ser- (Rucki) Ozog. Bermuda, and the Mediterranean, but their Colorado and Sara Leveille of Whitinsville; vices and burial are private. Stanley graduated from Killingly High favorite spot was their summer home on three brothers, Edward Fitzgerald of In lieu of flowers, the family requests School in 1960 and in 1972 received a Bachelor Halls Lake, Newbury,VT. Whitinsville, James Fitzgerald of donations be made to Saint Jude’s Children’s of Arts degree from Assumption College. In In addition to his wife, Stanley is survived Whitinsville and William Fitzgerald of Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, 1976 he received his Master’s degree in by his son, Michael Ozog and his wife Worcester; three sisters, Mary Bruso of Memphis, TN 38105. Education from Assumption College graduat- Stephanie of Merrimack, NH; his daughter, Oxford, Theresa Lavalley of Thompson, CT, Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School ing cum laude. In 1981 he earned a 6th year Anne Marie (Ozog) Zielski and her husband and Kathleen Gardner of Oxford. Street, Webster is directing arrangements. degree in Professional Education at the Michael of West Warwick, RI; his sister Millie He was predeceased by two brothers, A guest book is available at www.shaw- University of Connecticut. Sokolowski and her husband Ron of Donald Fitzgerald of Whitinsville and majercik.com. He taught in the Brooklyn School System Brooklyn; and grandchildren: Madison, Francis Fitzgerald of Auburn. and was a Jr. High Crisis Counselor retiring Mackenzie, Mitchell, Rachel and Joshua. after 27 years. Relatives and friends are invited to visit Stanley served 20 years in the 250th with Stanley’s family from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Ruth M. Girardin, 97 Engineer Co. of the CT National Guard retir- Friday, September 13, in the Gilman Funeral ing as Staff Sergeant. Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a Ruth M. (Haggerty) late Charles and Ruth (Levens) Haggerty and Stanley became a Supernumery of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Girardin, 97, passed away lived here all her life. Putnam Police Department in 1966. He was a Mary Church, 230 Providence St, Putnam. Friday, September 6, 2013 at Familiar to many people as the lady seen member of the Putnam Finance Board in Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Southbridge Rehabilitation around town wearing skirts and always a 1979, a Democratic Alderman for the City of Killingly. & Health Care Center. hat, she was employed as a bookkeeper for Putnam Ward 4, co chairman of St. Mary’s Memorial donations may be made to St. She was predeceased by many years at Al & Ray’s Diner, and worked Church Circle of Fun from 1977-1980, a mem- Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. two husbands, Henry for a time at the former Woolworth’s store on ber of the Putnam Board of Police Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or DKH Duteau in 1964, and Alfred Main Street in Webster. Commissioners, the 25th and last Mayor of Women’s Board, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT Girardin in 1986. There are no calling hours. Funeral ser- the City of Putnam from 1982-1984, Vice 06260. She is survived by her sons, Jay Duteau vices and burial are private. Chairman of the John Dempsey Center State For memorial guestbook visit and his wife Nancy of North Grosvenordale Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School of CT Advisory Council, Past Exalted Ruler www.GilmanAndValade.com. and Daniel Duteau and his wife Joyce of Street, Webster, is directing arrangements. lifetime member of the Putnam Lodge of Webster; one grandson, two granddaughters A guest book is available at www.shaw- and four great-grandchildren. majercik.com. Ruth was born in Webster, daughter of the Robert A. Rainha, 73 WEBSTER – Robert A. up in Marlborough, lived in Kerry L. Guertin, 54 Rainha, 73, died Thursday, Worcester and moved to August 29, 2013 in Webster over 40 years ago. PLAINFIELD – Kerry L. cat Lucky. UMass/Memorial He was a Navy veteran of the Guertin, 54, of Plainfield and He was predeceased by his daughter Healthcare, Worcester. Vietnam era, serving on the USS formerly of Danielson, died Leeann Guertin. His wife, Judith A. Forrestal, an aircraft carrier. Friday, September 6, 2013 at Kerry worked as a sheetrocker and handy- (Denham) Rainha, died in Mr. Rainha repaired and the Backus Emergency Care man for many years. 1994. restored cars, did construction Center in Plainfield. He touched many people’s lives and was He leaves 8 children, projects and worked at Omnitech Corp. in He was born in Putnam on always ready to lend a helping hand. Tammy L. Michael, Robert P. Rainha, Sharon Dudley,retiring in 2005. July 19, 1959, son of Marie He will be dearly missed and forever in our L. Rochette and her husband Richard, and He was a ham radio operator using the CB (Perricotti) Guertin of hearts. Barbara A. Perreault and her husband Andy, call sign “Winchester.” He also enjoyed hunt- Plainfield. Funeral services and burial are private. all of Webster, Arthur J. Mansfield and his ing and fishing. Besides his mother, he is survived by his To send online condolescences please visit wife Tracey of Putnam, CT, Sherri Duncan of There are no calling hours. A graveside ser- son Brandon Guertin of Plainfield and two norwichbulletin.com. Northborough, and Robert Cresswell, and vice will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, grandsons; sisters, Paula Guertin and Lisa Tillinghast Funeral Home, 25 Main Street, Michelle Riedy and her husband Ron, all of September 11, in Mount Zion Cemetery, Illingworth of Plainfield; nieces, Lynn Central Village is in charge of arrange- Fort Worth Texas; 19 grandchildren; 13 great- Webster. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Riendeau, Tena Riendeau and nephew ments. grandchildren; a brother, Philip Rainha of Council will perform the military honors. Clifford Riendeau. He is also survived by his Colchester, CT; a sister, Donna Vizzo of Donations in his name may be made to the Northborough; nephews and nieces. Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, Veterans He was preceded in death by his daughter, Way,Webster, MA 01570. Richard N. King, 72 Theresa Tryba in 2011. Arrangements are under the direction of He was born in Worcester, the oldest child Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 DUDLEY and WORCES- Vietnam War era. of Carlo and Alice (Caponi) Rainha. He grew School Street, Webster. TER — Richard N. “Dick” He worked as an electronics King, 72 of Barry Road, engineer for 14 years for Thermo Worcester, formerly of Electron in Auburn and retired Dudley, passed away 10 years ago. Dorothy M. Read, Tuesday,September 3, 2013 at Dick liked to invent different 99 LEGALS Vibral Hospital, Western MA things and was constantly learn- Central in Leicester. ing as a jack of all trades, he liked the chal- PUTNAM – Dorothy M. Read, 99, of Putnam, He leaves behind his wife lenge and in his spare time taught computer TOWN OF WOODSTOCK formerly of Danielson, died Friday, Sept. 6, of almost 48 years Rita L. (Paris) King; 2 classes at The Willows. The Planning & Zoning Commission has 2013 at Matulaitis Nursing Home. daughters Ronda L. Degnan and her husband At Dick’s request there will be no calling scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, She was the wife of the late Edward Read. Paul of Palm Bay, FL., and Brenda M. hours or funeral service. September 19, 2013 at the Woodstock Town Mrs. Read was born on September 19, 1913 in Cacciapouti and her husband William A. of In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions Lynn, MA, daughter of the late Snow and Hall, 415 Route 169, 8:00 p.m., lower level, Thompson Hill, CT; 4 grand-daughters may be made to The Pulmonary Fibrosis Marjorie (Lothrup) Borders. She was a mem- for the following proposal initiated by PZC: Brandi Degnan, Morgan and Hailey Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 304, ber of the Danielson United Methodist Church #091913 Zoning Text Amendment – Article Cacciapouti and Sabrina Degnan. Chicago, Illinois 60611-3201. and was very active in the Sew & Sow Club. IV.A.3.f.iv – 25% limit on expansion, exten- Dick was born in Needham, son of Robert The Robert J. Miller Funeral Home and She is survived by her children, Edward sion or enlargement of building or structure N. and Audrey F. (Grimm) King and lived in Lake Chapel, 366 School St., Webster is assist- Read, Jr.of Tennessee, Albert Read of Ashford, for a nonconforming use. (Proposal is avail- Dudley for many years, before moving to ing Dick’s family in honoring his memory. Evelyn Haapala of Florida and Thomas Read able for review on the town website, the Worcester with his wife over 2 years ago. On Line Guest Book or Share a Memory of of Washington; brothers, Henry Borders of He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Dick: RJMillerfunerals.net. Planning Office and the Town Clerk’s Office . Danielson and Frederick Borders of New And the following application: #SP615-08-13 Hampshire; five grandchildren; six great- TJZ Investors, LLC – D/B/A Mackey’s, 7 Rte grandchildren and several nieces and 171 (Map 5779, Block 56, Lot 1) – Special Benjamin M. Kondysar, Jr., 30 nephews. Permit Change of Use to pet foods/farm gar- She was predeceased by her daughter den center. Chair Jeffrey Gordon, M.D. Benjamin Michael Kim and Walter Tafe, Linda Howard, his Margaret; one brother and three sisters. Kondysar, Jr., 30, of uncle Rev. Dennis Monroe and his wife Pam. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 6, 2013 Underwood Road, died sud- He was predeceased by his grandparents Sept. 11 at the Danielson United Methodist September 13, 2013 denly Monday, September 2, Boleslaus “Ben” Kondysar and Doris Church, 9 Spring Street, Danielson. Burial was 2013 at UMass Memorial Monroe-Howard. in Spears Cemetery,Foster, RI. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Hospital in Worcester, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Donations in Dorothy’s name may be made He was born April 5, 1983 Friday, September 6, in St. Mary Church, 218 to the Danielson United Methodist Church, 253 ESTATE OF Suzanne V Franklin, in Putnam, CT, son of Providence Street, Putnam. Burial was in St. Westcott Road, Danielson, CT 06239. (13-00343) Benjamin M. Kondysar, Sr. Mary Cemetery Putnam. Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, and Jackie (Howard) Dagitz. Donations may be made to Benjamin Danielson, directed the arrangements. The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court Benjamin participated in the Woodstock Kondysar Memorial Fund, c/o Citizen’s of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by Little League and WPTP Football. He also National Bank, PO Box 6002, Putnam, CT. decree dated September 4, 2013, ordered played football for Putnam High School. He Smith and Walker enjoyed sports, fishing and outdoor activities. Funeral Home, 148 that all claims must be presented to the fidu- Ben was very artistic and creative. Grove Street, ciary at the address below. Failure to prompt- He worked for JC Fence and the US Button. Putnam, directed the ly present any such claim may result in the He recently worked for Fairview Farm. arrangements. loss of rights to recover on such claim. He leaves his father, Benjamin M. To share a memory Brenda Duquette, Clerk Kondysar, Sr.; his mother, Jackie Dagitz and with his family The fiduciary is: stepfather David Dagitz; a sister, Kristina “Light a Candle” at Compton and her son Brody, his step-father, www.smithandwalk- Amy F Ponte Jerry Compton; his grandmother, Sophie A. erfh.com. 1100 Route 197 Kondysar; his grandfather, Jason Howard; Woodstock, CT 06281 his aunts, Sandra Kondysar-Montie and her husband Robert and son Andrew, Roseann September 13, 2013 Kondysar-Montie and her husband Kevin, Kathy and Al Collier and their son Jason, B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 13, 2013 CHURCH DIRECTORY EASTFORD Bible Fellowship Church OBITUARIES 400 Quinebaug Rd Congregational Church of Eastford P.O. Box 619 8 Church Road, P.O. Box 177 Quinebaug, CT 06262 (860) 974-0294 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 Dennis H. Wallace, 62 Pastor Mike Moran [email protected] [email protected] www.bfc.org Pastor Dennis Spinney DANIELSON – Dennis H. Wallace, 62, of vived by his daughter Congregational Church of Eastford Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 Danielson died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 at St. MaryJane Bishop and wife Sunday Worship Services 9:00 a.m. a.m., Worship Service Francis Hospital in Hartford with his family Nicole of Danielson; brothers, Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., by his side. Fred P. Wallace of Danielson Prayer Meetings Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer He was the husband of Cheryl A. (Ballou) and Brian L. Wallace and wife 7:00 p.m. Tuesday; 6:00 a.m. Wednesday Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group Wednesday Night Worship 6:30 p.m. Wallace of Danielson. They were married Debbie of Smithfield, RI; sister, Celebrate Recovery 7:00 p.m. Thursday Acts II Ministries December 2, 1995. Carol Bramande of Danielson; Pioneer Club (Oct - May) P.O. Box 224 Mr. Wallace was born on March 14, 1951 in three stepsons, Henry C. Jeffs, 6:30 p.m. Friday 1366 Riverside Drive Brunswick, Maine, son of the late Everett E. Shawn P. Jeffs and Michael S. Geer, all of Thompson, CT 06277 and Vera (McNally) Wallace. Danielson; seven grandchildren; one grea- Eastford Baptist Church 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) He was a Vietnam era veteran who served grandchild and several nieces and nephews. 133 Union Road www.actsII.org in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969. He was predeceased by his brother Everett 974-1414 Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. He was employed at Colt’s Plastic Co. Inc. in Wallace Jr. who died on July 28, 2013. Dayville as an injection supervisor. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Sept. Service: 10:30 a.m. HighPointe Church Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer 1028 Thompson Road Mr. Wallace loved music, especially classic 13 from 9-11 a.m. followed by a funeral service meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, Thompson, CT 06277 rock and enjoyed playing his guitar. at 11 a.m. in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org He was a NY Giants, NY Yankees and Main Street, Danielson. Burial will be in Club, junior and senior high school, child care pro- www.goto24seven.com NASCAR Fan. Besides his wife, he is also sur- Westfield Cemetery,Danielson. vided. Sunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

POMFRET Emmanuel Lutheran Church Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 83 Main St. Jesse Richeeds, 19 568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830 North Grosvenordale Mass schedule Sunday,7:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. PO Box 221 DANIELSON — Jesse “Jay of Connecticut in the pharmacy study pro- Rev. David Choquette. (860) 928-7038 Pastor Charles F. Seivard R” Richeeds, 19, of Danielson gram. died Sunday, August 25, 2013 Jay R was a great athlete; he played football Christ Church of Pomfret Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. 527 Pomfret St. • 928-7026 after being stricken ill. throughout high school and was on the track Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church He leaves his mother and team at U-Conn. School Chapel) 768 Quinebaug Road Route 131 (860) 935-5412. stepfather, Janet Afriyie and He was a member of the UAB of New Life Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday Pastor John K. Amoah home # (508) 854-1432 or Samuel Boateng; his father, Christian Center. Rector David M. Carter [email protected] Ken Agbogah-Richeeds and The funeral services were held on Sabbath School starts at 9:30 am and worship service is at 11:00 am. three sisters, Abigail, Bernice Saturday, September 7 at Callahan & Fay Abington Congregational Church and Faith Boateng. He also leaves his grand- Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Route 97 • 974-1476 parents in Ghana. Worcester, MA 01608. Burial was at Notre Service: 10 a.m. Sunday North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman 954 Riverside Drive Jay R was born in Worcester and has lived Dame Cemetery in Worcester. 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 in Danielson for ten years. To place an online condolence, please visit First Congregational Church of Pomfret Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. He graduated from Killingly High School www.callahanfay.com. 13 Church Road, Pomfret Center Services: Sunday services at Putnam United and was currently a sophomore at University (860) 928-7381 Methodist Church; [email protected] Rev. Thomas Crumb. Thompson Congregational Church NEWS BRIEFS Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:15 a.m. 347 Thompson Road Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 860-923-2431 Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook Oct. 1. Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, Contact Jean Ryan at 860-928-5014. PUTNAM 10 a.m., Sunday Local crafters, artists and The Congregational Church of Putnam WOODSTOCK 175 Main Street, Putnam (860) 928-4405 musicians wanted Web site: www.putnamcong.com Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar needs vendors 12 Bradford Corner Road KILLINGLY — Killingly Grange is looking Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor for Crafters and Artists to fill the Handmade WAUREGAN — Vendors wanted for Sunday worship: 10:00 a.m. 974-2047 Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Craft Marketplace from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Wonderland Bazaar on Saturday, Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra- Nov. 9, at Sacred Heart Church, Rte. 205, tion at 10 a.m.) Pastor: Brian C. Baeder Saturday, September 21 during the Killingly The public is welcome to join the church every Grange Agricultural Fair. Weather permit- Wauregan, from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. Tables are $15 Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: East Woodstock Congregational ting, there will be lots of outdoor space for the each, or 2 for $25. Call 860-774-5194 or 860-774- worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission 220 Woodstock Road Market at $15 per Market space. Looking for 4701 to reserve a table. outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. 928-7449 locally produced handmade products. Email Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, same time) the Grange at [email protected] East Putnam Community Church for registration information or call 860-336- 250 East Putnam Road • 928-2193 Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster Get spooked in Salem Services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday 8894. Also seeking local live entertainment, Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Evangelical Covenant Church folk, country or soft rock. Find us on DANIELSON — Haunted Happening in Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 24 Child Hill Rd. Woodstock Facebook. Salem, MA on Saturday, Oct. 19. Bus leaves 860-928-0486 Danielson at 7 p.m. and leaves Salem at 6 p.m. Living Faith United Methodist Church www.woodstockcovenant.org Summer Worship Hours: The cost is $40 per person and includes bus, 53 Grove St. tour, tip and restaurant reservation. Wear a 928-9705 Classic Service 8:30am & Contemporary Service Vendors wanted Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. 10:00am costume. Call 8860-564-6999 for tickets. Sunday school ages 3-adult 9:30 am Leon Engman-Teaching/Preaching WOODSTOCK — The Second Annual Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Church begins at 10:45 (10:00 in summer) Dave Magee-Youth/Outreach Woodstock Hill Congregational Church Fall Michele Norman-Young Families Art Show and Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to St. Mary, Church of the Visitation Vacation Bible School & The Great Escape: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 218 Providence St. Wednesday evenings-July 10-Aug. 7-5:00-8:00pm Table space available, For more information please visit our website: the church, Route 169, Woodstock Hill. 928-6535 Looking for vendors. Outdoor space 12x12 is Rev. David P. Choquette www.woodstockcovenant.org Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. available; $35/each day or $60 for the weekend. donations wanted Faith Bible Evangelical Free For more information, call Karen McFarlin at QUINEBAUG — St. Stephen’s Flea Market, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 587 Route 171 860-933-8667/email at [email protected]. 63 Grove St., Putnam; Holy Eucharist or Morning 974-2528 130 Old Turnpike Road, Quinebaug, from 9 Prayer at 9:30 a.m., with a supply Priest. Coffee Sunday Services are at 9:30 a.m. a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,Sept. 21 and from 9 a.m. hour follows the service. Pastor Mitch Santelli to 2 p.m. Sunday,Sept. 22. Renting space, $20 for both days. We are First Congregational Church, United Church of Vendors needed Putnam Baptist Church accepting donations. Drop off dates are noon Christ, an Open & Affirming Church 543 Rt 169, PUTNAM — Vendors are needed for the 170 Church St. to 3 p.m. Sept. 13; 1 to 5 p.m., Sept. 14 and noon Woodstock 860 928 7405 firstchurchwoodstock.org Daughters of Isabella Yuletide Festival to be 928-3678 to 3 p.m. Sept. 15. For more information, call Rev. Gil Bourquin Sunday Services:10 a.m. held Nov. 9-10 in St. Mary Church hall, 218 Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, Children attend the first 15 minutes then go to Ronnie at 860-753-1767. Rotational Workshop classes. Providence St., Putnam. Registration is $40 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible per table before Oct. 1, and $45 per table after study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. Pastor: The Rev. Jocelyn Gardner Spencer Saturday; ESL, by appointment. North Woodstock Congregational Hope Community Church 1227 Route 169 25 Kennedy Drive www.nw-cc.us 928-2794 860.963.2170 CALENDAR Pastor: Gregg McKechnie Sunday worship: 10AM Wednesday Bible study: 7PM Service: Sunday,10 a.m. 2760 to reserve demonstration or vendor Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday Rev. Michael Nault CALENDAR space. Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. continued from page 2 South Woodstock Baptist Church 23 Roseland Park Road CANTERBURY — FACES at FAHS (Fine Art Congregation B’nai Shalom p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Putnam Public 125 Church Street, Putnam www.southwoodstockbaptist.org & Craft Exhibit & Sale at the Finnish (860) 928-9341 Library.Luis Rhyner, of Narragansett, RI, will Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. display and tell about a hand carved, working American Heritage Society) will be held on Hebrew school meets Sunday mornings Sunday School - 9 AM Saturday,October 12, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 Hebrew School Director: Worship Service - 10:30 AM carousel, carved by Marshall Whittemore, of Pastor: Bob Beckwith Putnam. The Whittemore family has carved p.m. at the Finnish Hall, 76 North Canterbury Sharon Coleman, 401-647-5323 Road (Route 169), Canterbury. See works in President: Jordan Stern: (860) 315-5181 other toys and dolls as well, and if you have Northeast House Church one or more of these to show, that would be many media as well as demonstrations in sev- Jehovah Witnesses Location: From house to house wonderful. Light refreshments will follow. eral craft forms. An interactive space to create 81 Thurber Road Time: 1 p.m. found object art will be on site. Refreshments 928-4442 Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 available. Free admission and handicapped The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal TUESDAY accessible. Also features an Open House at the THOMPSON every Sunday,followed by an open interactive partic- ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and FAHS Heritage Museum and Library. The OCTOBER 8 event is sponsored in conjunction with The Creation Church 1Cor.14 26-39) PUTNAM — A free health series “Diabetes 47 West Thompson Road, For more information, check out Management” sponsored by Day Kimball Last Green Valley’s Walktober. For further Thompson, CT • 860-923-0455 www.housechurch.info and www.ntrf.org Healthcare will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at information, contact Chair,B. Johnson bahuh- Services 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Day Kimball Hospital, 320 Pomfret St., in the [email protected] or FAHS President, S. Karro Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6th REGION (860-774-4337). grade 11 a.m., Sundays private dining room on the main floor. RSVP St. Joseph Church St Columba Anglican Church by calling 8960-377-9395 at least 3 days before 18 Main St., North Grosvenordale Nichols College Chapel the event. Provide your name, phone number SATURDAY (860) 923-2361 Center Rd. and how many people will be attending. www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net Dudley, MA October 8: Diabetes Basics: How did this OCTOBER 19 Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc 860 243-3606 happen? During this session you will learn the Canon John Wesley Westcott III WOODSTOCK — The Second Annual Fall Masses: Saturday 4 pm., Sunday 11 a.m., causes of type 2 diabetes and begin to take Art Show and Sale will be held from 10 a.m. – Monday 5 p.m., Wednesday 7:15 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship control of your health. 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20 at St. Stephen Church the First Congregational Church of Junction of Routes 131 and 197 Woodstock on Rt. 169. 130 Old Turnpike Road, P.O. Box 222 SATURDAY Quinebaug, CT 06262, 860-935-5205 Masses: Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m., OCTOBER 12 Tuesday 8 a.m., Friday 8 a.m. CANTERBURY — A call to Artists is issued Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. Leblanc; Religious for FACES at FAHS (fine Art and Craft Exhibit WEDNESDAY Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise LeFort. & Sale) at the Finnish American Heritage OCTOBER 23 Religious Education, grades 1 through 7, Sunday, 10 Society in any and all media. This non-juried to 11:30 a.m.; grade 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 a.m. PUTNAM – Day Kimball HomeMakers pre- exhibit will be held Saturday, October 12, at sents themed Senior Dances from 6 to 9 p.m. Tri-State Baptist Church the Finnish Hall on Route 169 in Canterbury on the fourth Wednesday of the month from P.O. Box 404 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The exhibit is being spon- March until October (Oct. 23, Halloween) at Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on sored in conjunction with The Last Green the Putnam Lodge of Elks. Participants will Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) Valley’s Walktober Weekend. It will include enjoy door prizes, raffles and refreshments. 933-8947 spaces for artisans, demonstrations in The dances are free and open to the public; [email protected] Lampwork Beads, Weaving, Wood Carving however, donations towards food and bever- www.tristatebaptist.org and other media, a gratis space for children of Pastor R. Berard ages are appreciated. For more information, Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. all ages “Found Object Art-Make It & Take It”, call the Day Kimball HomeMakers office at Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. and refreshments such as Finnish Pulla bread (860) 928-5441. Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. and luncheon items. Call D. Allen, Artisan Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. Leader, at 860-779-7213 for further artisan information or B. Johnson, Chair, at 860-974- Turn To CALENDAR, page 8 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 13, 2013 B5 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 CUSTOM PINE COLUMBIA TITANIUM DOG KENNEL 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE TRESTLE TABLE 12x12x6 RAIN JACKET leaves (opens to 10'), w/large dog house 18/20 Youth lazy susan, (2) Behind Cab 111 3’x6’-8” R.H. Inswing Aged Carpenter, $180.00 Weather Guard 20Min Fire Door Woodworker Art Deco Bedroom $15.00 protective pads, Primed casing, aluminum 8 chairs. EAZY-LIFT Tool Boxes sill. 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Call 5pm-8:30pm Step Ladder $350 Saw All Fine Brilliance 508-867-6546 9-ft. x 55” beveled Excellent Stuff! 10” 2HP, large steel table 26 Year Old Appraisal Was Excellent condition Kitchen Table Set APPROXIMATELY 80 Let’s Talk! $75 $5560 EMPIRE PROPANE $75.00 with 6 chairs, solid glass tabletop OFFICE CHAIRS Will Sell For Same Now! 1/2-inch thick Call Ed… VENTED PARLOR walnut wood From $10.00 508-234-5579 774-232-0407 $100.00 DESK CONFERENCE Call: 860-222-3168 HEATER Drop Leaf Desk $400 TABLES Dickens Village 50,000 BTU Call 774-230-9457 at bargain prices Cub Cadet Walk Used one year Good condition Call: 508-943-5324 CLOTHES Behind Mower Series $700.00 OBO $200.00 9Ft Fisher Plow Call 774-696-3397 18 lighted buildings Call 508-234-8454 WASHING 33” deck, 10.5HP, like new! including 5 from the A 508-596-1918 cell 30” BELT DRIVEN Has frame and angle hydraul- ARCHERY, HUNTING MACHINE Christmas Carol Series. ics, good edge and mold EQUIPMENT Also many Hamilton Beach ATTIC WHOLE HOUSE board, with snow foil. Speed Queen $900 ENTERTAINMENT VENTILATION FAN AND ACCESSORIES accessory characters and Roaster Front-Loader Call: 860-974-2525 decor items. Mint condition CENTER Used, Sears Brand In Excellent Condition leave message $700 Call 508-764-6908 Excellent Condition in original boxes. Corner unit, $25.00 Great Condition Heavy Duty Commercial $50 Call: 860-774-2559 Medium oak, Bottom has Bedroom Set Quality FOR SALE $600 2 storage doors w/4 shelves. Must See! • 4 Anderson patio Top holds 39” TV 508-867-3729 4-PC. L-SHAPED OAK AAA Sports Cards 3 Pieces, Queen Size Cost over $1900 New Call: 860-963-7236 Stars 1950’s-1970’s Black with windows with frames Side storage for DESK SET WITH Marble Design Surface DVD’s/Tapes 2 Pianos HUTCH Great shape Asking DINING ROOM Excellent condition Near mint cards Excellent Condition • Outside wooden door Both In Excellent Condition 74”Wx4’H $495.00 with glass and frame, TABLE Asking $200 Price Includes Tuning & All cards at Good Condition $600.00 plus storm door $175.00 For more info Move To 1st Floor Location $100 60% off book!! OFFERS ENCOURAGED! 860-774-5228 In Worcester County. Or Best Offer Delivery Possible. Maple, very good condition, beautiful base, Please Call 860-821-8060 Call: 508-864-9223 860-315-3198 Best Offer Estate Items 508-885-3705 508-234-9320 860-774-5020 42”x 66” four leaves extend table to 106” inches Antique Bricks (almost 9’ feet) Drill Press Fishing Poles Call 508-764-1268 2-New Windows 34”x38” Pet Cages Town-to-Town or 203-610-9807 Tools Terracotta Floor Tiles DINING ROOM SET Granite Slabs 48” table w/2-12” leaf 508-248-7812 Six chairs and glass-front hutch EXCEL STAIR LIFT CLASSIFIEDS Mint condition 13.5’ rail $450 or best offer HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS $1400 508-885-9906 ALADDIN TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US Dining Room reading magnifier Table $160 [email protected] W/6 chairs & 1 leaf. Dark wood & upholstered chairs. $1,500 OBO HAIER Your Ad Will Appear 4 cu,ft refrigerator 1-800-536-5836 In All Four Villager Newspapers Deer Feeder $110 W/Auto feed RATES: and our website for one low price. $100 HOSPITAL BED crank RUN UNTIL SOLD Call Lisa: $50 • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses $ PUTNAM VILLAGER 508-612-8609 REALISTIC DX100 • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 22 Receiver THOMPSON VILLAGER Or Joe: $70 860-334-8253 $ .00 WOODWORKING “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 1 Week 16 OODSTOCK ILLAGER DINING SET/ HUTCH W V $450.00 TOOLS • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks $24.00 ROLL TOP DESK 815-222-9323 • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. 4 Weeks $40.00 KILLINGLY VILLAGER $375.00 BOSTON ROCKER FARM FRESH $100.00 EGGS To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: $2.00 dz. BRASS GLASS TABLE SET (860)576-5462 You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! $200.00 Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) CASTOR CONVERTER FLAT SCREEN $75.00 ENTERTAINMENT ______39 CHEVY COUP PROJECT CENTER ______$5,000.00 19” w x 24” h x 54” l Excellent condition ______BODY SHOP TOOLS $100.00 ______508-494-7857 508-867-3729 For Sale Name: ______DISHWASHER CRAFTSMAN - Address: ______White Admiral by Maytag 40 INCH Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______Under the counter 2 STAGE SNOW Email (Optional) ______Used only two years THROWER All hoses and ATTACHMENT Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-909-4053) manual included Excellent condition Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 $200.00 $500 or B.O. 508-943-5033 Call (860) 428-5759 B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 13, 2013

105 BULLETIN BOARD 205 BOATS 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE CARE NET of NECT 9 1/2HP Johnson FOR SALE King Size PORTABLE Needs volunteers!! 2 Stroke Baby Carriage MILLER 300 Solid Maple For more information Very powerful, many new Crib Bedroom Set SHOPSMITH WELDER PODIUM $30.00 Trees for Please call: parts, prop, points etc... 6 piece cherry wood Playpen $450.00 Head Board-Queen 860-779-0218 $750 sleigh bed Sale Baby Sled with GLIDER CHAIR $75.00 OBO please leave message if will negotiate Handle/Wheels ‘74-’78 CAMARO Evergreen Trees, Colorado no answer Band Saw $2500.00 $50.00 Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, Table Saw or best offer HOOD Queen-size Ecru Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Call: 860-481-0877 508-272-7110 $40.00 All 10 trees for $85 107 MISC. FREE OLD END TABLE Comforter Norway Spruce 3 1/2’ 508-347-7013 LARGE FISHER ‘99 SIERRA TAILGATE w/shams and 5/$99. Eastern Pine 5-7’ FREE (Sturbridge) $60.00 $45.00 matching pillows tall 5/$99. Sofa Bed BOAT FOR SALE SPEAKER Excellent Privacy Excellent Condition 17’ ft. Grumman 17TC $50.00 $40.00 FOR SALE MARY STATUE BENCH TOP Border/Ornamental Fabic, Queen Size Twin Console, Child’s Rocker $10 with base Call 508-278-5762 Split Windshield and trailer Boyds Bears $50 ANTIQUE CHAIR $75.00 $50.00 Queen-size Green/Rose Evenings Nordic Track 25 horse, 4 stroke $75.00 Quilted ASR 630 Elliptical Machine Yamaha motor, 508-867-6775 401-486-4051 Barely Used 12 Volt trolling motor SWORD SET CALL Bedspread Two Professional w/remote control. FOR SALE 32” Long Miscellaneous 774 452-3514 w/matching Toss 508-266-0919 Exercise Bike--$35 $55.00 NASCAR collectibles Trombones Mint Condition Pillows $10.000 Golf Clubs/Bag--$50 Over 300 items $50.00 For Sale Table Saw--$50 SMALL DROP LEAF POWER CHAIR In Good Condition 774-230-7555 Vintage Table Jig Saw--$50 TABLE ON WHEELS Asking $600.00 Rascal Turnabout FREE WOOD Wooden Boat in Glass Case - $65.00 774 452-3613 Assorted Queen Call to Inquire - $100 Power Chair Great condition Sheet Sets 508 278-3988 PALLETS BOAT, MOTOR 16,000 BTU Air Conditioner - MANY RECORD ALBUMS Mitutoyo 8” $10-$15/each You pick up. Monday thru - $40 MANY HARDCOVER BOOKS $750.00 or best offer & TRAILER Upright Freezer -- $100 Digmatic Calipier 860 928-2693 UTILITY TRAILER Friday 8am-noon. 508 764-3736 4’x6’ with ramp gate Stonebridge Press Chrysler Tri-hull Rebuilt & spare tire. Bow Rider 508-764-2054 774-452-3514 25 Optical Drive w/60HP $50.00 PRESSURE WASHER 3 years old (located behind Southbridge Solid Maple Excellent condition Evenrude motor FOR SALE Lazy-Boy 6 months old Hotel & Conference Center) Galvanized trailer Luxury Lift $200.00 Dining Set Set up for fishing or pleasure Stone Walls & 10” Delta Table, hutch and 6 chairs. $450.00 Power Recliner (Lowes $549 w/o spare tire) Compound Miter Will deliver $800 OBO $1200.00 Stones Blue, Good Condition (508)867-3729 200 GEN. BUSINESS Originally $1200.00 Saw with Bench 757-705-5106 extras call for details Antique Man’s 508-949-1320 Call: 860-933-5608 Locking Wheels Quoizel Pendant VICTORIAN LIVING For Sale At $100.00 Highboy Dresser 203 SNOWMOBILES Hand Crafted FULL-SIZE FUTON $250.00 Light $800 OBO ROOM SET Oak with 2 drawers Floral design deep red Like new 2003 SKIDOO 600 Custom Built 9” Soft Touch mattress 508-832-3985 508 867-3729 flowers with green leaves, Sofa and 2 chairs GRAND TOURING Cedar Strip Canoe $250.00 gold chain, three light bulbs, Harden Cherry $1,900 approximate diameter 18”. Call 774-696-3397 And Prospector Design LazyBoy Reclining Most Beautiful 4-Poster King 16 1/2 feet long STUDENT COMPUTER Couch 2004 SKIDOO Wedding Gown $175 Bed Frame Vintage by 36 inches wide. CHAIR Gold Chenille Long sleeved, beaded $800 OBO 500SS LEGEND Black Brand New bodice, size 4-6. Call: 413-245-9221 Coke Machine With 2006 Karavan Tilt $10.00 $995.00 Trailer. Low mileage on all. $3,200 Call: 508-207-0966 $600.00 Call: 401-339-4598 774-200-1194 $200 Rascal Scooter Westinghouse Model number Excellent condition. COMPUTER DESK Call: 508-885-6988 With Lift STAINED GLASS WC-60-6 OUTBOARD Oaktone LED R-30 INDOOR Asking $12K In excellent condition, CHRISTMAS but reasonable offers $25.00 MOTORS 4 wheel deluxe model, 2 Great Canadian MOTOR FLOODLIGHTS Beautiful Tiffany Style considered 1976, 7 hp Eska by Philips brand new batteries, Call 860-963-2318 1/2HP 230/460V Lamps Ripple kayaks Call 508-769-3167 Runs mint 12w = 65w 1725RPM, 56 Frame. weight capacity 450 lbs. Santa Clause or They are 10 feet long, barely Instant on, very bright plus $45 OBO Snowman available. used and in great condition. ATER QUIPMENT Gas Log For Sale dimmable 204 W E $300 OBO 5HP, 230/460V $1,800 OBO Each lamp approx. 11” tall $350.00 each Jotul GF200 LP Gas Lasts 22.8 years Call: 508-476-3058 and has approx. 100 pc. of 1994 KAWASAKI 860 576-5462 Big box stores sell for 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC $650 OBO $125 OBO cut glass. Call 860-377-9401 $26-$30 Lamps are new and still in 750SS 255 PHOTOGRAPHY YOU PAY $15.00 each 5HP, 230/460V RINNAI VENTLESS Mini Kota Electric GAS/LP HEATER boxes ready for gifting. Wallenstein JET SKI or 4 per case $50.00 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC $21.99 each White and blue Camera Fishing Motor Call Keith $125 OBO 24,000 BTU, Remote Pentex K1000 35mm, 50mm $500.00 860-299-5925 Wood Splitter Plus like-new Karavan Trailer 36lb thrust, 5 speeds 508-524-9328 4 Motor Speed Controls WX310 Model lens, Vivitar lens, 28mm wide Stamp Collectors: angle, Series1 70-210 macro $125 OBO Hitachi J100, 400/460V (4) SNOW TIRES 3 Point Hitch Tractor Mount Call Barbara Like New Best Offer Commerative mint sets, 413-262-9521 zoom, 2x+3x converter. Like new, first day issues, kids starter Vivitar flash & more. Fitness Power Golf Balls For Sale Call 5pm-8:30pm Firestone Winterforce kits and more!! $600.00/OBO Rider all Kinds. Only 33 cents each 508-867-6546 225/70-15 Also stamped warship Call 860 974-0481 Asking $450 $100 OBO Also some Golf Clubs $225.00 postcards. 2000 Seadoo 720 Call: 860-779-2246 NASCAR Call: 860-928-2677 WANTED with caravan trailer, Call 860 234-9377 (4) FORD 4X4 Cash for your cell red & white 260 COLLECTIBLES Call: 508-943-2174 Die-Cast Models TAN CAP FOR Very Fast & Fun! FACTORY WHITE phones, iPods, They’re Back! SPOKE RIMS CHEVY S-10 HORSE LOVERS GE ELECTRIC STOVE $5 And Up! laptops & gadgets $1500 Breyer Horse & Double oven/4 burners LOWREY ORGAN 15x7 with center caps $75.00 BRAND NEW $100.00 Plus repairing for all of Call 774-244-6781 Animal Models Good shape, the above Working area on stove ROYALE SHIPMENT! FISHER PRICE 508-234-8297 Over 200! Beige In beautiful, excellent Blessings Farm 508-479-9752 INTERACTIVE/TV HORSE Great Prices! condition. Selling for Call Access Wireless 50 H Foote Road $25.00 205 BOATS Call Paul at fraction of cost. Charlton ROTOR TILLER 860-412-9010 Charlton Flea Market One family owned 508-248-1411 561 Hartford Pike in first building 508-756-0227 2 AIR PURIFIERS on Sundays Crafstman 6.0HP, $25.00 each Dayville, Ct 10 ft $3500.00 or BO NEW H D 17” Tine width Near Killingly Commons ALUMINUM GERNERATOR/ Call 860 974-1627 with counter rotating tines 2 MICROWAVE CARTS Michelle INVERTER leave message MEZZANINE Used, Great Condition $5.00 each WHEEL HORSE BOAT 508-434-0114 3500 sq. ft. 15 ft. high Recently Tuned-Up mint condition Honda EU3000is. Tons of load factor LAWN TRACTOR 265 FUEL/WOOD Excellent Condition. Call 860-923-9465 w/Trac Vac System Includes decking $395.00 $300 OBO Central Boiler E-Classic Very low usage. Machinist 66% off Call 508-943-4342 Technics organ Mower Deck Electric start & pull start. Complete Set Only $34,900.00 Snow blower attachment 860 576-5462 1400/2400 Very quiet. Call 774-696-3397 Includes Stool and & roller Great for electronics. of Tools Sears Gas Trimmer User Reference Wheel weights & chains OUTDOOR WOOD (2) Kennedy tool boxes Oak Dining Room with supply of lines Guide 14’ ft. FURNACE Asking $1500.00. 1”-6” Starrett mics, $100 Asking $2500 Cleaner & Greener (4) interapid indicators colonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent) ALUMINUM BOAT EPA Qualified 860-935-0072 90” table, 36” mirrored buf- From the very first note Well maintained Mike. and much more!! 1974 Suzuki 100CC you play on the 25-Year Warranty fet, 56” lighted china closet. $750 OBO $1,000 $1,000 Technics EA5 organ, Ask for Bill Call Today Call: 586-419-1040 you’ll marvel at their rich 508-248-3612 860-576-5462 508-882-0178 Got a truck? authentic instrument Phenomenal bargains Assortment of cameras & CrystalRockFarm.com 10 Fishing photo equipment sound. Like a well-tuned Gas range, gas clothes pipe organ, these instru- Women’s Clothing 16 Ft. Tracker SEASONED dryer, air hockey table, Mahogany Gold Outboards ments are finely crafted to (3) Leather Jackets 15 HP Johnson & Venture Maitlin Smith game table, Call: 508-885-3136 Cup Race Boat 3-25HP deliver robust sounds. 2X, 1XL Trailer plus accessories. FIREWOOD piano. Boxes & boxes of What’s more, their elegant- $1850.00 Cut, Split, & Delivered good items!! 26 ft Replica of 1926 race $250-$500 each $50.00/each boat. 5-step bottom Series 1555 ly designed In the water-come for 327 chevy engine. Med-Lift Power wood-grain finish cabinet a test ride Wood Lots Wanted All must go!! Includes Trailer Call: 508-885-6657 makes them fashionably Columbia Hiking Boots Buy some, buy all $65,000 Recliner perfect for your music $25.00 Call Paul 508-341-8292 Oak Pedestal Low volt motor, four years room. This organ is in very Cell: 203-574-0692 508-769-2351 Call 508-259-8805 Table old, cranberry color. good condition and would Lands End Zero Brimfield 508-987-5349 Excellent condition!! suit anyone from beginner Degree Boots Headboard full adj. and 4 round-back through to more 17’ BASS TRACKER micro suede, oatmeal w/esp. MAHOGANY HUTCH spindle chairs. Call: 508-476-7642 experienced players $20.00 wood trim $150.00 Oval with grey/blue tiled top. 45 HP MERC WOOD $125 OBO One Extension A range of features includ- Black Dress Shoes POWERTRIM Seasoned, not split 508-943-8107 Excellent condition Sidekick Electric ing: *Upper keyboard 44 4 pairs, Trolling motor, Scooter keys lower keyboard 44 electronics + more $100 OBO Coffee/Espresso Asking $450.00 or BO $10/pair Great condition, Mamiya Medium $450 OBO keys all size 7 1/2 Pickup only Maker Call 508 892-1783 pedal keyboard 13 keys includes trailer 82-12 cups Format *100’s of dynamic PCM $3800 OBO 860 576-5462 $75 OBO true to life sounds Red/Black Call Nate at 711 Pro camera ORIGINAL CAST Lift Recliner Boil Wool Jacket 275 FLEA MARKET w/80mm F4 lens & super Sadly only used 2 months *Superb organ voices 401-269-6070 Honeywell Air Cleaner IRON STOVE Paid $550 including realtime 2X wide 43 mm F4.5 lens with Black, Great Shape Dudley rm. sz. 15x20 optical viewfinder, Asking $400 OBO Hammond style digital $20.00 $50 OBO Waverly Heating Supply Co. drawbars Both w/polar filter. Boston 18’ C.CONSOLE Flea Market Almost new, in *Easy to use large Call: 860-315-7090 LCD display Klein Full-length Antiques, Collectibles Call: 508-765-0621 perfect condition Stove $5000.00 KEYLARGO & General and your truck takes it * Large capacity Black Wool Coat $1850.00 Open Every Saturday-Sunday 860 923-9407 860-935-5424 16-track sequencer 2X FIBERGLAS HISTORICAL PIECE Snapper * Built-in digital $50.00 8am-4pm disk recorder BOAT OF LITERATURE MARX LEATHER ORIGINAL SEQUOIA Roto-Tiller COME Join US NORDIC TRACK, IR5003, Used Twice 75 4 Stroke Honda Fish Finder Something For Everyone! A pictorial record of the MATCHING Handmade Silk Screen, $900 or/BO Price: $1000 or B/O Call 508 764-3736 devastation from the RECLINING CHAIR Tins (some antique), Life Jackets, Auto Bilge Behind BP Gas tornado in Worcester on Royal Dalton China, TracVac 508 266-0035 Bimini Boat Motor, Trailer At Dudley/Webster Line June 9,1953 AND OTTOMAN Christmas Items, WOODEN Excellent Model 385-IC/385LH or 508 612-9053 Never in Salt Water 2 Acres, Indoors! By Lane Gevalia Coffee Machines, Used Once. SWING SET Published by Davis Press Original price $699.00 Original Paintings Can Be Driven $900 or/BO by Creative Playthings $8,700 www.dudleyflea.com in Worcester Asking $300.00 and other items Timeshare 4-Swing Stations, 1-800-551-7767 In original mailing sleeve Call 860-455-6222 Monkey Bars, 860-974-1276 $1,000.00 Bear Cat Mid January RATORO 22” Vac-N-Chip Pro Sand Box, Fireman’s Pole, GREAT PERSONAL PACE White Mountains Ladder to Club House 508-765-5072 PANASONIC STEREO & Vac Pro 3BR/2 Baths, Kitchen, (includes cover) & Slide FLEA MARKET MWR VHS Models 72085, 72285, Fireplace, LR. Close to ski Every Saturday and Sunday HOVEROUND Used once for 1 hour RECORDER/PLAYER 72295. Used Twice areas, indoor pool, sauna, Will help disassemble year round Used Once, New Battery $280.00 $20.00 hot tub, cross-country Will need trailer Dealers, leave your stuff Comes with book $1995 or/BO skiing, weight room. set-up in our secure facility and charger Lifetime Deed $1000 Dealer days every Call 413-245-9312 508-347-3145 Wednesday and Friday, 12-6 Excellent Condition between 1-6 p.m. Call 508-892-4370 508-765-5763 Asking $3500 Ever-changing array PELLET STOVE Call 860 974-0470 of cool, cool stuff $950.00 Maytag Neptune FOR SALE ~Antiques~ 800-551-7767 or Best Offer Hoosier Cabinet 1983 CHRIS dudleyflea.com Drying Center Enviro EF-111 Bay I Oak Round Table/chairs Electric, lower section tumble Very Good Condition TOOL SHEDS CRAFT CABIN Call STURBRIDGE, MA Made of Texture 1-11 Oak Hutch 281 FREE PETS dryer. Upper section steam $1,800.00 Mahogany Secretary Desk CRUISER 413-245-9651 airflow wrinkle release Call Pete FRIEDRICH 8x8 $725 Mahogany Hutch 26’ Fiberglass New 350 motion lay-flat drying. 508-864-2848 Kuhl Plus Series 8x10 $900 Pie Safe Hutch Chevy engine. With trailer Fragrance & humidity SQ08n10 8x12 $975 Oat Bureau Great fishing boat HP control. (2) Male Cats 7500 BTU 8x16 $1275 2 Drop-leaf Mahogany Tables or family boat PHOTOSMART New $1,200 Pet Training & $449.00 Maple Rocker/Glider Has kitchen and table, Currently Homeless PRINTER A636 Live-in Crate Oak Book Seat beds forward and aft Due to Eviction Asking $500 24”Lx19”Wx19”H Delivered And Great condition Model #Q8637A , FRIEDRICH Built On-Site $15,000.00 Call: 860-933-3678 Heavy duty 11-gauge FRA 064VU1 508-344-9555 William is solid white $30.00 black epoxy Other Sizes Available Call 508-259-8805 Or Best Offer 6000 BTU Call 413-324-1117 with one green and Like new $149.00 one blue eye. 508-347-3145 Old Trunks $40 $45 Each TREAD MILL 100 GENERAL 1995 Glastron 17ft Jack is black and white. Both for Older Pro-Form Electronic Fiberglass Boat Student’s Desk 508-347-3145 $500.00 These two are brothers, Trainer-Combination 105 BULLETIN BOARD (open style) with 88HP Jackie Kennedy Treadmill & Workout Bench. Evinrude SPL outboard. both are fixed, they are & Chair New-3 Days Used Doll $50 PLOW TRUCK Very heavy-Bring AUBURN RESIDENT Includes trailer. Easily seats 6-7 years old and are 1989 Chevy S10 4x4 stong back & truck 8. Used in fresh water for $75 Mr. Desai NEEDS RIDES in desperate need of with Fisher water skiing. a home!! Two End Tables Quick Switch Plow Cell: 732-309-9366 $25.00 or B.O. For errands and groceries Cash only $45 each $2,000 or best offer Home: 508-347-2764 1-2 times per month 508-765-2817 508-335-3728 $5,000 Call: 774-545-0330 Call: 860-774-7194 Call: 774-452-3514 508-867-7388 Leave message Call: 508-234-5676 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 13, 2013 B7

283 PETS 286 LIVESTOCK 310 GENERAL HELP 448 FURNITURE 505 APARTMENTS FOR Powder-Puff Puppy WANTED RENT Toy Size Bag Shavings FURNITURE Bedroom 1 WOODSTOCK, CT Long Haired Coat $4.75 each ~~~~~~~~~ 3.2 cubic feet kiln dried, Solid Brass Bed APARTMENTS Hypo-Allergenic Breed. small to medium flakes, Southbridge w/2 white laminate COUNTRY MANOR wonderful temperment plastic bags Credit Union bureaus/matching mirrors Quiet setting across from Part-time Clerical $1000.00 golf course. $800.00 Rock Valley Farm Completely For More Information Help Wanted renovated 2012 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bedroom 2 401-397-6499 W. Brookfield One Bedroom ($745) and 508 867-2508 Apply at Oak Two Bedroom ($925) 205 Main Street, Armoire, Bureau/matching Apartments Southbridge mirror, Rent includes hot water Pure Bred 298 WANTED TO BUY cylinder waterbed, Call Ron at w/matching headboard Puppies $1000.00 978-815-6624 $ aaa to view Over thirty breeds available. 311 PART-TIME HELP Health checked/guaranteed. WANTED Dining Room State licensed. ROUTE Custom-Made Racetrack www.laughlinkennel.com Glass Top Table 510 Laughlin Kennel 169 EXPERIENCED 6 chairs, buffet COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS $1200.00 Call 508-987-7161 PHONE WORKER Commercial NTIQUES to make appointments for A Living Room Building 284 LOST & FOUND 884 Worcester St. website developer Hourly Drexel beige leather, 2 For Rent PETS Southbridge MA Part-time chairs, loveseat, couch 860-573-1758 Living Room 3-piece Southbridge Looking To Purchase sectional, brick color Formerly used as a Antiques $1200.00 lawn mower shop Did you find your And Collectibles Great for Mechanic Shop, pet? Or find a Single Items Part Time Must be Seen Car Detailing, 508 278-7659 Construction, Etc. home for one? Or Entire Estates 10-15 hours/week Parking for cars and trucks Person with mechanical We Buy It All ability for small tool and 481 POOLS/SPAS And Also Do equipment repair. $700/mo. On-Site Estate Sales Some lathe work involved. Call for more info And Previous experience as auto 18 FT. 508-867-2564 Estate Auctions mechanic or machinist ABOVE desirable. Flexible hours. GROUND POOL CALL MIKE ANYTIME 530 HOUSES FOR SALE LET US KNOW!!! Moore Construction Used only one season! 508-765-9512 Products Moving must sell. For Sale Please call us so that PO Box 60097 Everything included 315 sq ft Cottage we can take your ad Worcester MA 01606 $1000.00 in Narragansett, RI 546 CEMETERY LOTS 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY out of the paper... $$$ Or Best Offer Located 1200 ft from state Town-To-Town Make Money YRC Freight is hiring beach on lease land WORCESTER Classifieds PT Combo Drivers Call 508-796-5192 in private area. COUNTY Selling and Dock Workers! Leave Message Open May to mid October. FIREARMS WANTED: 508-909-4111 Newly renovated MEMORIAL PARK Your Unwanted Shrewsbury MA location. most contents included 2 plots in Good Shepherd Collector looking WWII US Firearms Stuff!!! photos available Plot #97 M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols, PT Combo Drivers: $48,000 $2,500.00 Found 1/8 Quality Dealers Wanted Excellent Wages, Benefits, 500 REAL ESTATE Will pay transfer fee 1911/1911 A1’s On Worcester St Best Deal Around. Pension! Home nightly! [email protected] 508-867-3729 Clean, Indoor Flea Market CDL-A w/Combo and Haz- or call TOP PRICES PAID In Southbridge... Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm mat, 1yr T/T exp, 21yoa req. 860-928-6103 EOE-M/F/D/V. 501 REAL ESTATE Have all necessary federal licenses All black male cat Route 12 WANTED WORCESTER COUNTY Green eyes, very lovable, Dudley PT Dock Workers: 535 HOUSING WANTED MEMORIAL PARKS Call Wally At not fixed, definitely a (Behind BP) $12-$14/hr. 4hr shifts. Two grave plots: house cat. 18 yoa, read/write English. NEEDED: Valor I {#291 unit A, 508-234-5860 www.dudleyflea.com graves 1 and 2} Call: 774-287-5043 1-800-551-7767 Able to lift 55 lbs. req. looking for a room to live in around the Brooklyn to Current value $8200.00 See You There! APPLY: Woodstock, CT area for a Offered: $5,850.00 www.yrcw.com/careers. 63 yr old man. 508-499-7957 LOST CAT Also needed: a barn or [email protected] 576 VACATION From 3 W. Hollow Lane, WANTED garage area for storage 575 VACATION RENTALS Webster, MA RESOURCES Mopeds and Scooters 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL WORCESTER COUNTY Neutered male five years old ************** 860 230-7438 TIME SHARE Black and white Any Condition EQUAL HOUSING MEMORIAL PARK Chin half black and half white FULL TIME Paxton, MA Velas Vallarta His name is Gonzo Call Travis OPPORTUNITY 546 CEMETERY LOTS Garden of Gospels Puerto Vallarta Last seen July 6 774 242-9227 OFFICE 1 plot (#85) 2-Weeks around 11 a.m. ************** with 2 grave sites Studio Apartment MANAGER All real estate advertising in 2 CEMETERY $4,000.00 Pay Maintenence Fee Please call for specialty 508-949-0814 Wanted To Buy this newspaper is subject to PLOTS 774-200-1194 For more info call medical practice The Federal Fair Housing Act in Garden of Valor I By Collector Call 508-341-5054 of 1968, which makes it Worcester County 508-885-2661 285 PET CARE Old comic books- illegal to advertise any Memorial Park, 1940’s & up, preference, limitation or Paxton, MA Worcester County GREAT SUMMER WINTER RETREAT Beatles memorabilia- discrimination based on race, Call 610-787-0068 Park model and shed color, religion, sex, handicap, Memorial Park RETREAT Close to Gulf of Mexico 1960’s and up. 400 SERVICES familial status (number of Paxton, MA $30,000.00 FAN-C-PET Famous Monster 4 PLOTS AVAILABLE Asking $35,900 children and or pregnancy), IN WORCESTER Meadowside Call 251-284-2375 Mobile Magazines, Godzilla, national origin, ancestry, age, Garden of Heritage of Woodstock, CT Frankestien and marital status, or any COUNTY MEMORIAL (1) Grave for more details Grooming Salon 402 GENERAL SERVICES #121D plot 2 is a cooperative seasonal monster items, intention to make an such PARK campground offering 100 Vicki Kelley Old toys and preference, limitation or (Garden of the Cross section) owner owned sites, a lagre advertising items discrimination. This Paxton, MA Asking $2,800 pool, fishing pond, mini golf Professional Call The newspaper will not Sold for $4,850 Call: 508-476-1621 course, laundry, Groomer Call: 860-779-2469 knowingly accept any Asking $3800 sm. rec room, and pavilion. 20 Years Exp. Junk Man advertising for real estate 203-315-9291 Season runs from that is in violation of the law. Worcester County April 15-October 15. “We Go Right toYour Our readers are hereby Memorial Park Weekly pump out is included Door” WANTED Trees Cut informed that all dwellings Paxton, MA in annual fee which runs advertising in this newspaper CEMETERY PLOTS Faith/Crypts from $990.00 to $1320.00 508-987-2419 VERY USED are available on and equal Brush/Limbs Worcester County Memorial Park Lot 84C #1 Space per season depending on Email Kitchen Cabinets opportunity basis. To Valor II Section $4200 when you pay Removed complain about Graves 1 & 2 your assessment. J & L The older the better. We discrimination call The 508-943-0671 are a kitchen refacing WE NOW TAKE Valued at $7600 Department of Housing and This Unit#58 has a wonderful Pet Sitting company and we use YOUR AUTOS Urban Development “HUD” Asking $4000 these cabinets at home 550 MOBILE HOMES site placement with a back Service FOR CASH! toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. yard to house car and shed shows for For the N.E. area, call HUD 508-885-6489 Us! “BEFORE & AFTER” Removal of Metal, BROOKFIELD with rock garden and front Professional at Home ad 617-565-5308,. The toll 508-885-4278 yard for nice lawn, small fish Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Appliances, free number for the hearing Adorable Mobile Home Call between 9 & 5 M-F pond and more flowers. Member of National Furniture, TV’s. impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Open concept Roof over (20x36) an 8 x38 or leave message CEMETERY PLOTS 2 bedroom/1bath Association of Professional KITCHEN OPTIONS of NEW Construction trailer with two slide outs, Pet Sitters Worcester County Farm porch screened porch (8x29) and ENGLAND Materials. 505 APARTMENTS FOR Memorial Park Completely updated Established 1996 508-987-3384 front deck (8x16) all built in Cellars/Attics RENT Paxton, MA Fully applianced 1997. Unit has been com- Certified • Bonded • Insured or 860-749-6998 High-efficiency furnace www.mykitchenoptions.com Cleaned. Garden of Gospels pletely redecorated to include 508-347-3826 Small Building STURBRIDGE 1 Plot #150 Water tank ceiling fans, carpeting, floor- Demolition, Tires. 2 grave sites Central air ing and paint, has lots of Propane fireplace storage and comes Leaves Removed. 1 Bedroom Current Value $9200 completely furnished. Residential Moves. near Common Inexpensive living 25 Rte 197 WAR Stove & Fridge Available Asking $3800 Furnaces Removed $34,900 See Craigs List Washer Hookup Includes Park Share for more pictures RELICS Off-Street Parking 386-576-6663 Leave message & Weekends also! $700/mo 401-864-2898 Call 508-864-3008 Central Mass 2 Bedroom Available Double Burial Plot WAR and Connecticut $800- 950/mo Includes bronze marker in Hillsboro memorial Gardens Brookfield SOUVENIRS Dave 508-764-1638 Brandon, Florida 33511 Nanatomqua Mobile RV in Co-op Park 508-867-2564 Home Park (55+) Same Owners WANTED $3,800 Mobile Home For Sale. $30,000 413-262-5082 Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Tom & Camila WWII & EARLIER Townhouse Call: 774-289-3622 Large Kitchen & Living Woodstock, CT CA$H WAITING! Room. Screen Porch New Stuff! Apartments Double & Carport. What’s On Reconnective Healing Helmets, Swords, FREE A Quiet Area w/ Good Cemetery Lot Park Rent $120/Month Animal Massage Daggers, Bayonets, Metal Pickup Schools Includes Taxes, Water, Animal Communication Medals, Badges, Flags, In All Faith Swedish Sewerage, Trash and Road A/C, Refrigerators, No Waiting List Today If Cemetery, Worcester, MA. Maintenance Your Mind? Uniforms, etc. Washers, Small Trailers, Over 30 Years Experience. You Have A HUD Voucher Lot #119 Section I CALL FOR PRICE As Always! Batteries. or CT RAP Certification & 774-262-7307 Reiki/Feng Shui Call David WE PAY YOU Can Income Qualify $1,400 We’d Like Natural Foods 1-508-688-0847 Call: 508-867-8350 Flower Essences I’ll Come To YOU! Top Dollar For Your To Income Qualify You For Sale Seasonal campsite Alpha Wave Music AUTOS Must Be Able To Afford Mobile Home Meadowside of Woodstock, to Know. TRUCKS USDA Base Rent Of... PINE GROVE 2 bedrooms Own your own lot. Boarding Or TRACTORS 2 BR $655/mo CEMETERY in a quiet park in Trailer with add-ons which Dayville, CT contain large family room, Indoor/Outdoor Runs 300 HELP WANTED 508-867-2564 3BR $791/mo Whitinsville, MA Skylights 2 plots for sale two bedrooms, dining room, 413-262-5082 For applicants who can Yew Ave. section $28,000 screened porch, vinyl siding, Heated/Air Conditioned income qualify includes all appliances large shed, outdoor fire pit, 310 GENERAL HELP The Caleb Foundation Asking $2400.00 Call mostly furnished. Email us your Day Care Park ammenities: large ANTED 442 LICENSED DAY will pay the security Valued at $3000.00 860-774-3195 Supervised Groups W deposit. swimming pool, rec hall. CARE or pavilion, mini golf, bocci, Daily/Weekly Rates Still Accepting 508-476-3875 860-608-6407 thoughts to: Large Play Yards LABORER NEEDED horseshoes, fish pond, Tree Work Applications For playground-low yearly *************** Subsidized Units. WORCESTER COUNTY maintenance fees. Landscaping MEMORIAL PARK 575 VACATION RENTALS Training Handyman Skills Per CT General Statutes HUD & USDA adam@ Basic - Advanced 19e-87b-5g, Paxton, MA Rte.25 197, Grunt Work 2-grave-plot Group Or Private All advertisements for Call... 860.779.0876 Woodstock, CT Section Heritage 1 Unit #5 New - Open Enrollment Will Train Daycare Services in the x128 Asking $3,250 CAPE COD TIME villager Must be dependable and state of Connecticut must Call 413-245-4340 SHARE FOR SALE Grooming hardworking include your license/ Email: [email protected] 772-233-1555 Baths To Full Grooms Not just a job – registration number. Edgewater Beach Resort It’s an adventure! 95 Chase Avenue newspapers Worcester County Dennisport, MA 02639 Certifications! The Village at Killingly (508)867-2564 Memorial Park Across the street WELLS, MAINE PCSA Levels I & II *************** Dayville Affordable Paxton, MA from the water .com CPR Certified The Commonwealth of Housing Studio (Unit 706) Village By the Sea Reiki Master 599 Lindenwood Drive, PLOT FOR SALE Fixed week 33 (August) Massachusetts Office of Dayville, CT 06241 Deeded rights Price Reduction $795 Lighterian Reiki VII Wanted: Child Care Services 667B AUGUST 17-24 Reconnective Healing II By App’t Please Graves 1 and 2 in SHORT ORDER requires that all ads Mon-Thurs 9-11, 1-3 Garden of Heritage 2 508-347-3145 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. ICNDF Certified Trainer placed in the newspaper “This Institution Is An Equal Value $6500 Pool complex, We’d Love COOK Opportunity Employer & Experienced, Caring Staff for child care (daycare) Asking $4200 w/jacuzzi, exercise room, with high ambition,willing Provider. Financed By Individualized Care in your home include Connecticut Housing Authority, Call Lorraine NEWPORT RI outdoor pool, in-unit laundry, to train Attention To Detail your license number. Equal Opportunity Housing.” 508-789-8188 A/C, cable. Apply in person at TIMESHARE To Hear The Gold Eagle Long Wharf Five Star Resort 508-987-0077 2 bedrooms, 2 bath Fall dates available 205 Federal Hill Road at Laurel House We pay transfer fees, Oxford, MA 8 Tracy Road No Offer refused CALL FOR DAILY RATES From You! starwoodpetresort.com Dayville, CT www.ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com No phone calls please Call 860-779-1428 (508)429-7568 B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 13, 2013 CALENDAR DAYVILLE — There will be a Whist Party at and or caretakers to share information and CALENDAR 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph Church Hall EVERY FIRST FRIDAY work together on creating a network of infor- continued from page 4 in Dayville. $1 admission charge. EAST KILLINGLY — There is a new free mation. Children may attend. For more infor- Refreshments included. Raffles. For more community fellowship outreach (Family First mation, call Nancy at 860-208-4712 or John at information, call 860-774-9935. Fridays) from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of 860-779-1303. Please call or mail jdsnell@mind- ONGOING the month at the New Hope Community spring.com to confirm attendance. REGIONAL — Words of Peace, a practical Ministries, 1369 Hartford Pike (Route 101), EVERY FRIDAY way to go inside and experience that joy on East Killingly.There will be live music, activi- EVERY FIRST SATURDAY MOOSUP — A free meal will be served at CTV14 Channel 14 at 7:30 p.m. Fridays for ties for kids and adults, refreshments and PUTNAM —The Putnam Public Library,225 noon every Friday at the United Methodist Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn movies. For more information, call Steve at Kennedy Drive, Putnam, will host “Movie Church, 11 South Main St., Moosup. All are and Eastford. 860-942-1184 or 860-774-7709 or Day” for adults at 2 p.m. on the first Saturday welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit [email protected]. of every month. Refreshments will be served. organization that is able to serve the commu- DANIELSON —Community Yoga at 6 p.m. Movies shown will vary each month in subject nity with the support of churches, businesses, every Friday at Muscle Max Gym, 109 EVERY SECOND FRIDAY matter. For more information, call 860-963- community groups, towns and people in the Connecticut Mills Avenue, Danielson. Bring DAYVILLE — An Autism Awareness sup- 6826. northeastern Connecticut area. (www.nect- donations of nonperishable food or cash for port group meeting will be held at 6 p.m. the communitykitchens.org) the Access Agency Food Bank. Call 860-774- second Friday of each month at Nia 4922 for information. Connecticut in Dayville. Join other parents Turn To CALENDAR, page 10

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 745 RECREATIONAL 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES 1977 CORVETTE 2000 2004 Pontiac GTO 2004 Kawasaki 2005 JAYCO Torrid red with black leather Vulcan 1500 JAYFLIGHT 29 FBS 2000 TOWN AND 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES COUPE T CHEVY MALIBU interior, 5.7L LS1 V8, 2003 CONDOR COUNTRY White/Red Interior,350 Auto, automatic transmission, 13,360 miles $5,400 in Blue Book Value $3000. accessories beautiful bike 33 ft CLASS A CAMPER 4 WINTER TIRES AC, Tilt Steering, Great first car for young 73,000 miles. Bunkhouse in rear, Queen MINIVAN New Tires, Exhaust, Power w/Corbin seat, Boss saddle MOTORHOME 8.1 No rust, awesome shape in 205/60R16 adult but needs some work. V8 Engine, Slide-out, bed in front. Table and Steering Pump and Steering bags, lots of leather and couch fold out into double and out Mounted on rims Second Owner 132,000 miles Asking $10,900 chrome, must see!! Generator, Levelers, Fits Honda Accords Control Valve Call for additional details beds. Excellent condition. All wheel drive, leather, Call: 508-949-1816 33,600 miles. Basement every option 508-885-5639 $2,000 Model, Loaded, Full slide-out. Stove, micro, $6000 OBO Sacrifice for $4,750 stand-up separate shower, New headlights, brakes, wa- 860 455-5832 2010 Very Good Condition. ter pump 401 374-3374 860-774-6782 Selling because medical cable, awning, surround Ford 351 PONTIAC VIBE for photos and more info sound, etc. $3600 or best offer $29,500 or BO 508-847-3281 Windsor Motor 2000 Chrysler (Toyota Matrix) Call 860 377-7807 $150 1986 Camaro Z28 4-door, 5-speed, FWD, $12,000 OBO 305 V8, 700R4 overdrive Concorde LXI Silver, 35 MPG, 99K 2006 508-400-2073 transmission w/shift kit. 86K mi. New Battery Excellent condition Uxbridge MA Rebuilt C6 83K miles, recent paint, and Tires $8,495.00 or BO HARLEY 2007 2002 GMC Transmission with new tires, newer brakes, Runs Good, 508-208-6042 DAVIDSON MOTORHOME Sierra SLT Transfer Case T-tops. Runs well, needs Looks Good ROAD KING 31 ft. Class “C” 2005 Palomino $200 TLC, good driver. AWD 2003 BUICK 1500, Z71 off road $2500 - As Is RENDEZVOUS Loaded with HD Cover Itasca Impulse Pop-Up package. Extended cab, $3,850 860-617-5501 and Helmets 11.5 ft. slideout queen bed Onstar, 5.3 liter V8, new Mileage: 87,407 8000 miles Owners are Camping Trailer 1952 Chevy Power Loaded, all electric, heated Excellent Condition Mastercraft tires. Train non-smokers/ Call Dan: leather seats/mirrors, cruze, have no pets Garaged during off seasons 224,000 miles $200 2001 parkaid, moonroof, 3-row $12,000 OBO One Owner 860-208-9707 Call 401-419-8974 Only 14,136 miles DODGE 2500 seating, rear liftgate Many extrass Used only 4 weeks a year $6,000 OBO 4-wheel drive w/plow One owner Sleeps 6, 3 burner gas stove, 1987 GMC Parts ‘68 FORD Very good condition small gas/electric refrigerator Call: 774-922-2098 Nice chrome front 138,000 miles 2007 SUZUKI Asking $58,000.00 Needs transmission work Asking $6,000 Serious buyers call bumper, heater core, MUSTANG BURGMAN 400 $3995 Trophy Condition $3500 774-262-9409 508-320-2944 2002 White misc. 46,000 original miles SCOOTER 508-885-7680 289 Engine 860-377-5742 For Sale Like new Chevy Van Chevy 283 & 327 2008 Mitsubishi Less than 3K miles 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 2007 8317SS Express 2500 crankshafts $10,500 $4,000 2002 Eclipse Spyder GS Rockwood Trailer appraised for $15,000 Call 508-335-2747 1989 PROWLER Best Offer Call: 508-892-8481 Chevy Impala Convertible Pristine condition Also ‘47 FORD HOOD 35000 Miles, Red LYNX 11,500 and/or largest lot Call: 774-482-0408 Runs good, but needs some Always Garaged double size TLC Silver 120,000 miles 2008 Honda 19 FT. CAMPER TIRES AND RIMS FOR 860 974-0500 Driven Summers Only QCC Brimfield JEEP LIBERTY AND CRF150F $2500 packaged or separate Asking $2500 Clean and good condition 2004 FORD RANGER For sale $13,500 Awesome red & white Appliances in good working 235/70/16 Call 508 278-6304 dirtbike!!! Make an offer! NISSAN TITAN 1986 CORVETTE 860-634-4632 order Crew Cab w/Off-Road and Nordsman M+S Woodstock CT Dual wheels with Call 508-892-8027 Presure valve stem system 350-AUTOMATIC or email Tow Package. $2,000 OBO 2-year-old tires One owner on Voxx racing rims 2002 DODGE 730 AUTOMOBILES Includes trailer hitch [email protected] $600.00 79K original miles Call: 860-935-9374 Truck runs like new CONVERSION VAN Many extras Never off-road or plowed 860-779-2246 Removable top, black with V/8 Overdrive Full power 1980 MGB 508-764-6250 tan interior All service records 4 Captain Seats $7,000 91 Sportster LAKESIDE Flowmaster exhausts 720 CLASSICS New wheels Full Bench Seat (Bed) Nice interior, runs great 883 c.c.’s $7,900 or B.O. RV RESORT Deep water blue 1963 Ford 74,000 miles Many new parts, top, engine, bored to 1200 c.c.’s Own RV lot 211K highway miles $6000.00 suspension, brakes, etc. Lots of new chrome 2000 WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 34B for less than renting $6995.00 or b/o Fairlane 500 508-764-7193 508-987-1228 Parts update Developers final phase 508-208-6042 Rebuilt 260 V8, new Runs strong Jadestone/White, Cummins All Lots 50% off Antique 275HP Diesel Pusher, Allison automatic transmission, 725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY Camp, Canoe, Fish, Pool, floors and interior. New dual Glass Cabinet $3,400 5-spd Trans, tow package Activity Center 2004 SIERRA exhaust, paint and chrome 1997 Ford Explorer Glass Door, Class Panels 2000 Jeep Sleeps 5 good. 4 Drawers,Solid Mahogany Retractable Slide, auto 508 989-8165 TRUCK EXT $8,400 OBO Needs minor part to run $250.00 Cherokee Sport 860-382-3634 leveling, full kitchen, bath, 4X4 PICK-UP Will consider trades and cash Invested $4000. in one year 4/door, white queen bedroom, Corion tops, 4.0-liter/6 cyl wash/dry hook-up, 10-gal. MUST SELL!!! Gray, Z21 Pkg. Call Chuck: 860 928-3972 4-wheel drive MID SEASON DEAL hot water tank Alloy Rims, CD Player 508-248-5928 Take it away for only 150,000mi. $1500.00 Excellent condition Central air/heat, oak 1997 Skyline 139,000 miles 2006 Suzuki wood/rug floor, elec. Camper Seaview Runs like new 774 452-3613 2004 BMW Z4 Runs excellent fireplace, satellite system, 1965 MUSTANG Black with red interior, New tires, Boulevard beautiful oak cabinets, 2 TVs, Deluxe 40’ Reduced $7,800 FASTBACK 2.5L engine, 21,000 miles Automatic, Grey, VL800K, great bike, VCR, back-up camera, solar Furnished, two bump outs, Mike Power windows, mint condition, under 2,200 panel very good condition, lots of 347 Stroker Engine 1997 MERCURY miles (always garaged). (860)420-9827 Paxton Supercharger $16,500 (Was in Florida for a time) Many extras...must see cabinet space, nice bath- SABLE Shield, saddle bags, and $38,000 room. Everything in great 5-Speed Transmission 508-282-2884 sissy bar. 9 inch Locker 4 door, tan $3300.00 860-779-9868 working order!! 3/4 ton CHEVY Front Disk Brakes 132,000 miles Call 508-713-3066 or Red Exterior/Black Interior 300V6 2004 CHRYSLER 508-779-0194 $5,500 SILVERADO Runs excellent $6,000 SEBRING Must See! 2002 FORD XLT Call: 860-974-8702 4-wheel drive, 1986 4 new tires, battery WOMAN’S 21 SPD, 65,000 miles Selling for parts $23,000 $1,200 or best offer CONVERTIBLE 508-867-7642 White with tan top 26” BIKE Call: 774-329-9160 With hitch Call 508-713-3066 or 22 ft. 5th wheel $600 Firm 508-779-0194 Runs excellent Excellent condition PARKMODEL Many new items Asking $225 (negotiable) Wilderness w/extras Call Mike 508 832-2566 1976 MGB $4800.00 or best offer Motorcycle for sale Great condition WITH ADDITION Please leave message Call 860-779-9097 About 850 sq. ft. Roadster 2000 ARE 508-769-3262 2001 HARLEY $12,000 for both Also 12x16 shed 740 MOTORCYCLES Convertible 6 1/2 Ft. Cap. DAVIDSON 508-987-3796 or Color matched 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Exterior bodywork newly Grey/Mint condition! 1996 HARLEY 508-612-2623 Washer/dryer redone, 85,000 miles, comes Fits GM pickups 2004 FORD E250 NIGHT TRAIN Furnished with cover. Customized DAVIDSON 1450 Large lot in Michigan $1,200 Handicapped Van Less than 20,000 miles beautiful campground Backhoe Power Ramp, TV w/DVD. 883 SPORTSTER 2003 Nomad More than 70000 invested $5,000 OBO Low miles Selling because Payloader ‘97 F250 4x4 ext. cab, 3dr. Power windows, mirrors, bought new bike Deluxe Trailer Look and make offer Call: 508-414-7574 and seats. $4,000 Diesel, Runs Good Great winter vehicle 774-402-4624 $10,000 firm 38.4’ ft., 2 slide-outs, 941-567-8719 runs good. New tires, brakes 860-753-2096 Full refrigerator, $9997 BUICK 1932 Many new parts and shocks. Counter Top Stove, Totally customized interior. 1998 Yamaha Chevy Box Truck 4-door Sedan ST8 2-new rear tires. 745 RECREATIONAL Microwave, PARKMODEL Series 50 Model 57 Some repairs/parts MUCH MORE! VStar 650 Closed Bathroom, with LOFT UPS-Style 34,000 miles VEHICLES Stand-up Shower, Air, Cable, $3500 Excellent condition, Black and full length addition Make Offer $1,200/OBO Low Milage Surround Sound, Awning Furnished 1987 Non-Smoker John Deere (860) 779-1270 For more info 508-797-2206 $1835.00 12x16 with Washer/dryer Skidloader leave message 1-508-523-9831 774-232-2999 CHEVY TIOGA Campground season ARROW 23-FT. $13,000 Apr. 15-Oct 15 Needs Motor Work or best offer 941-567-8719 MOTORHOME 508-943-0035 Let’s Talk, Make 2 Motorcycles Physically and mechanically or An Offer! For Sale in good condition 941-592-5318 Many new 2003 ULTRA LITE Call (508)347-7300 2007 Roadstar mechanical updates TRAVEL TRAILER Warrior- Motor is a 350, 5.7 with 34K 760 VANS/TRUCKS & gas mileage per gallon, $7,000 767 VEHICLES WANTED Metallic Gray, VERY LOW 28 feet, queen bed, MILES, Samson Ground 11.5 to 12 depending on 1992 GMC how you drive 2 bunks, Pounders, Very Clean. convection oven, Diesel Truck ANTIQUE AUTO $7,000 OBO $5,500 double sink, UPS Truck-Style, PARTS NEEDED counter top stove, Aluminum Grumman Body, full frig, stand up shower, 1937-1960 2008 Yamaha 508-867-6124 Shelves. Rebuilt Car and truck sheet metal great condition. Transmission/Motor, anytime, Plenty of storage. trim and exterior parts only FZ6- New Fuel Tank, Radiator, No mechanical parts 600CC, Royal Blue, VERY best time 8-10 a.m. Steering Box. Dual Wheels, whatsoever LOW MILES, Very Clean, or 4:30-8 p.m. Call 508-887-2190 11’ Area Behind Seats Also 1949-1951 Mercury Slider Guards. Excellent Condition trim and sheet metal $5,200 OBO 14,100GVWR 978-760-3453 1997 35’ 2004 Motor Home Call 5pm-8:30pm Call: 908-242-2016 40’ Class A 508-867-6546 Holiday Phaeton 330 or email: Catapillar Diesel [email protected] Vacationer 3 Slide-outs Vehicle Needed!! Chevy 454 engine, 58,000 Back-up Camera 1998 FORD If anyone has a car that miles, (6) Michelin tires, Hydrolic-Levelers RANGER runs and can get a sticker queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan 2 TV’s and they want to donate it 2004 Honda VT750 Red, 4x4 to an old man that needs a 7.0 generator, backup Surround Sound 110,000 miles Fuel injected, shaft drive, 2 AC’s, Washer/Dryer car to get to the stores. liquid cooled, full windshield, camera, (2) new batteries, Power windows and locks Let him know he may be saddle bags, custom seat. hydraulic leveling jacks, Security system willing to give you some- Asking $65,000 New brakes Excellent condition! many extras, or Best Offer thing for the car. excellent condition. $3,995 $3,000 Firm 508-949-6588 $18,000 860-928-7629 Seller can be reached at Here is his number!! Call: 860-774-6334 Call: 508-892-4102 or 401-255-5332 603-321-0119 Call: 508-764-0594 ☎ ☎ Friday, September 13, 2013 Aut motiveVILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS B9 Chrysler unveils new and improved products for the 2014 model year lineup

BY KEITH GRIFFIN around for another 30 years. 2014 Chrysler 300 SRT In the next few columns I'm going to pro- Chrysler and other companies used to be vide an overview of products thanks to full- famous for their muscle cars that were line previews that some manufacturers great in straight lines (think drag strips) have staged recently. This week we will but couldn't handle much in terms of begin with the Chrysler lineup. curves or braking. All that has changed as This lineup is becoming more and more amply demonstrated by the 2014 Chrysler New England focused with its emphasis on 300 SRT. fuel economy, four-wheel drive and all- Sure, the exhilaration is still there with wheel drive, and safety. Throw in continu- performance numbers that include 0-60 ously improving looks and you have a mph acceleration in the high 4-second strong combination that's obviously going range; quarter mile in high 12-second to have appeal across the country and not range; 0-100-0 mph in less than 16 seconds, just here in the Northeast. top speed of 175 mph and stopping power 2014 Dodge Charger from 60-0 mph in 120 feet. All of this comes This continues to be my favorite sedan to in a four-door sedan. drive bar none. I think it's going to be my 2014 Dodge Charger While I can't attest to the top-speed num- midlife crisis car – but belatedly since I ber personally, I did enjoy flogging the 300 think I'm pretty sure I've passed midlife or SRT around the Chrysler Proving Grounds. will soon. It handled curves and various road sur- It has the dramatic Dodge styling I like so faces with aplomb. The 300 SRT has that much, great interiors, an Insurance dangerous combination of high perform- Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top ance and smooth ride that could lead to Safety Pick, lots of interior space (always many points on your license if not used important to us larger-than-normal judiciously. Americans), best-in-class V6 fuel efficiency Under the hood of the 2014 300 SRT, the and strong handling and performance. The 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 delivers 470 horsepower latter two I was able to experience at the and 470 lb.-ft. of torque. But you're not Chrysler Proving Grounds for the compa- going to pay a huge premium in fuel econo- ny's full line-up preview earlier this sum- my if you don't jack-rabbit every stoplight mer. Throw in the 8-speed automatic trans- start. On the highway, up to 23 mpg is mission and I'm hooked. achieved by use of an active valve exhaust 2014 Jeep Wrangler system that allows the standard Fuel Saver The Jeep Wrangler – truly an iconic vehi- Technology (four-cylinder mode) to engage cle – continues to be one of the most recog- over a wide rpm range. The active exhaust nized trucks on the road. Even my then 2014 Jeep Wrangler system also allows for straight-through mid seven-year-old daughter exclaimed "Cool and rear mufflers for a throaty exhaust Jeep!" when she saw one parked in our note under engine load. It's a beautiful driveway. sound. It kicks off the new model year with two 2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit special edition models. The Jeep Wrangler Finally, no trip to the Chrysler Proving Rubicon X is new for 2014 and brings added Grounds would be complete without a spin off-road capability above the already leg- (or two) in the Charger police car. There's endary Rubicon model with a winch capa- just this 12-year-old in me that loves the ble bumper, wider rock rails and higher acceleration and high-speed performance level of standard content. The Jeep of driving a cop car. I just can't resist. Wrangler Freedom edition has been named The new model features an improved all- and reintroduced for the 2014 model year. wheel-drive system that's going to let police Based on the Sport S model, the Wrangler officers have much better handling. Dodge Freedom III has unique exterior and interi- Charger Pursuit’s AWD system seamlessly or appointments. Jeep will donate $250 transitions between rear-wheel drive and from each Wrangler Freedom III it sells to AWD with no driver intervention. When the USO as part of the Jeep Operation Safe AWD is not required, the system automati- Return initiative cally disconnects the front axle to maxi- Other new features for the 2014 Jeep 2014 Town & Country mize fuel economy while still providing the Wrangler include a Trail Kit featuring two performance and handling inherent in D rings, a tow strap, gloves and a bag to rear-wheel-drive vehicles. On a dry track store the items. Clear park lamps and turn it's a blast to push it hard (with the lights signal indicators replace the amber units, and sirens blaring, of course). The best and Sport models can now be equipped part? The V6 Challenger can get up to 27 with the Uconnect 6.5 inch touchscreen mpg on the highway so your tax dollars radio with hard drive storage and don't work quite as hard. SiriusXM Radio. Sport models also have an available 32-inch Tire and Wheel Group fea- (For the latest new car news, follow me on turing semi-gloss black 17-inch Rubicon Twitter at aboutusedcars. You can also learn aluminum wheels and BF Goodrich KM about buying and selling a used car at LT255/75R17 off-road tires. UsedCars.About.com.) I enjoyed some time on Chrysler's off-road course with Jim Morrison, Jeep's director of marketing, who speaks with pride about Photos © Chrysler his company's products. As I've said before, though, the Wrangler is an amazing off- road vehicle that can be challenging for long-road commutes. Think twice before 2014 Chrysler 300 SRT making it your daily driver. Auto Review 2014 Chrysler Town & Country Minivan The 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the minivan as one of the leading innova- tors in the segment created back in late 1983. New for 2014 is the Chrysler Town & Country 30th Anniversary Edition, which features unique exterior and interior trim in addition to its already extensive list of standard equipment. It's no secret I'm a fan of minivans. 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