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DAY NAMED NEW ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER QUOTATION OF THE WEEK BY MATT SANDERSON municipal pounds and shel- “A lot of people think chocolate milk VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ters,” he said. EASTFORD — The town Ribaudo said the local comes from brown cows.” reestablished its animal animal control officers - Jim Rowley, co-owner of B.R. Simmentals in Pomfret, joking control division last month have to hold a stray cat or about how the world is beginning to shift away from agricultur- and hired a part-time ani- dog in the pound for seven al knowledge. mal control officer, who days, and then they can be began Sept. 1. put up for adoption if they First Selectman Allan are not claimed. The three Platt said the service was scenarios that occur are OPEN TO CLOSE brought back to Eastford that the animal is returned due to simple economics. to its owner, it is euthanized POMFRET The Board of Selectmen or it is adopted. TOWN HALL moved to appoint resident “That’s where my office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ...... 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Denis Day to the position at comes in,” he said. “We pro- Wednesday...... 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. their Aug. 2 meeting. vide training for that third Friday ...... CLOSED Prior to Day, Platt said choice.” LIBRARIES the town was contracted for Matt Sanderson photo In Connecticut, Ribaudo Abington Social Library several years to Douglas The Eastford animal shelter on Westford Road. The town recently said they have a 70-percent Monday, Wednesday, Thursday...... 5-8p.m. Kramer, an animal control reestablished its own animal control division and hired a part-time compliance rate for poten- Saturday ...... 10 a.m.-noon officer in Brooklyn. animal control officer. tial owners to put down co- Pomfret Public Library Eastford is one of several pays to adopt an animal at Tuesday ...... 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday...... 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Quiet Corner towns that ter on an ongoing basis. ter is at least 60 years old the pound. He said that has Friday ...... 2 p.m.-7 p.m. does not contract with the “I believe this is another and the state’s animal con- led to about 70,000 dogs and Saturday...... 10 a.m.-1 p.m Northeast Connecticut piece of the puzzle in pro- trol division has inspected cats his department has POST OFFICES viding for emergency serv- it. provided benefits for. Council of Governments’ Pomfret ices, if needed, to our citi- With Eastford being a “Which has dropped the Animal Control Division. Monday-Friday ...... 7 a.m.-5 p.m. “This brings it back zens,” Platt added. fairly rural and agricultur- euthanasia level at the Day, who works a full- al town, Day also has to Saturday ...... 7 a.m.-noon local,” said Platt. municipal level, and a 50- Pomfret Center (Murdock Road) time job at a local sawmill oversee properties where The town’s old animal percent drop in the pound Monday-Friday ...... 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:45 p.m. business, said he has been livestock are affected by control facility sits vacant rate,” he added. “This has Saturday ...... 8 a.m.-noon at an unlisted location on working closely with state wild animals. been an exceptional pro- Westford road that is a 10- animal control officers to He would be looking into gram. I think it’s the best in EASTFORD reestablish the local service cases of animal hoarding, foot by 36-foot structure. the country.” TOWN HALL “Our animal control shel- for Eastford. He will be animal negligence, owners For more information on Tuesday and Wednesday ...... 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. ter, even though we never attending a training semi- that have not kept their ani- the local service, call the Second and fourth Tuesday ...... 5:30-7:30 p.m. nar next Thursday,Sept. 16, mals up to date on vaccina- abandoned it, hasn’t been Town Office Building at 860- EASTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY used in many years,” he in Mashantucket for the tions and sterilizations, 974-0133. For information Monday,Thursday ...... 3-8 p.m. added. “We’re bringing it 25th annual conference of roaming issues, nuisance on the state’s animal con- Tuesday ...... 10 a.m.-8 p.m. back to life.” the Connecticut Animal complaints and any other trol division, please call 860- Saturday ...... 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Since Day began, they Control Officers Training cruelty situations. 713-2506 or visit their web- POST OFFICE have housed one stray dog, Seminar. Frank Ribaudo, supervi- site at Monday-Friday ...... 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and they plan to adopt it “This is going to be a sor for the State http://www.ct.gov/doag/c Saturday ...... 8:30 a.m.-noon out. learning experience,” said Department of wp/view.asp?a=1367&q=259 TRANSFER STATION Platt said Eastford’s 2010- Day, who does not have Agriculture’s Animal 098. Saturday and Sunday ...... 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 11 animal control budget prior experience as an ani- Population Control Wednesdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day ...... 3-7 p.m. was reduced from $5,800 to mal control officer, but has Program, said he is charged Matt Sanderson may be All other Wednesdays ...... 1-3 p.m. $3,000, which prompted the dealt with numerous “crit- to regulate everything by reached at (860) 928-1818 ext. change. He said the move ters” while growing up in statistics and regulations. 110, or by e-mail at WOODSTOCK will result in a reduced Eastford. “In 1992, a law was passed [email protected] TOWN HALL mileage cost, and Day will “I’m not stranger to ani- to provide sterilization and om. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ……….……. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. be charged with maintain- mals,” he said. vaccination benefits for Wednesday …………………………....……….. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ing the town’s animal shel- He said the current shel- surplus dogs and cats at Friday ……………………………...…………… 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. TOWN LIBRARIES May Memorial Library: special. The early bird special from 5 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to Wed...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. ‘Circle of Fun’ event slated Thursday night is the only time there 8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 Fri...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. for next weekend is an entry fee. Admission to the flea p.m. Sat...... 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon market is free Friday, Saturday and Two anxiously awaited events are North Woodstock Library: Sunday and there is never an admis- the Spaghetti Supper held in the Mon...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. PUTNAM — St. Mary Parish is sion charge to the grounds. school cafeteria Saturday with the gearing up for its 39th annual “Circle Thurs...... 2:00- 5:00 p.m. The “Circle of Fun” begins Friday first sitting at 5 p.m., and a second sit- Sat...... 1:30-4:30 p.m. of Fun” to be held Friday, Sept. 17, night at 5 p.m. with the opening of the ting at 7 p.m. The other is the now through Sunday, Sept. 19. food booth, local booths, rides provid- famous “Chicken Bar-B-Q” held West Woodstock Library: Leadership reins were taken over ed by Northeast Midway and the big Sunday at 12 p.m. Tickets for both din- Tues...... 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. by David Coderre, John and Chrissy flea market in the church hall. ners will be sold on the grounds all Wed...... 4:00-7:00 p.m. Daviau and John and Pam Foucault. Festivities begin on Saturday,Sept. 18, weekend. The 39th “Circle of Fun” Thurs...... 4:00-6:00 p.m. Parishioners have pulled together to at 11 a.m. and continue until 10 p.m. will come to a close when winners are Sat...... 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon ensure the success of this Putnam tra- There will be a special bracelet pur- drawn for prizes in the Big Raffle. Bracken Memorial Library: dition begun in 1972. The “Circle of chase for the rides, enabling thrill All eyes will be on the skies the days Mon. - Fri...... 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fun” has always been known as a seekers to ride for a set price during leading up to the “Circle of Fun.” It is Sat...... 1:00-4:00 p.m. “family fun weekend” and it will con- specified hours. almost tradition that there be some School vacation hours vary. tinue to live up to this reputation. The Various booths will be on the precipitation during the fair but some event has become a tradition, not only grounds, both from Northeast years have produced too much rain. for parishioners of St. Mary Parish, Midway and the “Circle of Fun.” This is a tradition we would like to do THE FIVE QUESTIONS but for everyone in surrounding com- Some of the “Circle of Fun” booths without this year but remind people munities. Some who attended the first include a large bingo tent, kiddie tent, that the “Circle of Fun” is a rain or 1. Which cloud type is highest in the atmosphere? “Circle of Fun” continue to do so with plush toy booth, food booth with shine event and ask everyone in the 2. What time of day is best for tornado development? grandchildren and great grandchil- everything from burgers and fries to area to stop in for a Family Fun 3. True or false: Tornadoes do not form in temperatures lower dren. clam cakes, dough boys, pizza, soda, Weekend and see why we were dubbed than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Flea Market enthusiasts can begin ice cream, beer and much more. All “the biggest little fair in Eastern 4. True or false: Cold air is heavier than hot air. early with a $10 admission Thursday, stage entertainment is free. Connecticut.” 5. What is the area of the United States most prone to hurri- Sept. 16, when the church hall will be The flea market continues Friday canes? open from 5 to 8 p.m. for this early bird Answers on page A11

ATTHEAUDUBON Week of Aug. 30: Bird sightings at CT Audubon in Pomfret and Wyndham Land Trust properties in the northeast corner of Connecticut: Carolina Wren, Common Nighthawks, Great Blue Heron, Red- tailed Hawk, Bobolinks, Song Sparrow, Chipping Sparrow, Common Yellowthroat, Bluebirds, Killdeer, Barn Swallows, Tree Swallows and Chimney Swift.

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[email protected] [email protected] WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, September 10, 2010 • 3 PUBLIC MEETINGS Concussions law goes into effect WOODSTOCK Monday, Sept. 13 • Economic Development Commission — OFFICIALS GATHER AT PUTNAM HIGH FIELD TO ANNOUNCE CHANGES 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Room A BY MATT SANDERSON affect the brain physically, but VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Tuesday, Sept. 14 mentally,so it may not show up on • Senior Exercise — 9 am, Town Hall Room 1 PUTNAM — As competition siz- a CAT scan or X-ray.” • Recreation — 6 p.m., Town Hall Room C zles on the gridiron, volleyball Putnam High senior Norman • Education Foundation — 7 p.m., Town Hall courts and soccer fields this fall, Henry plays right guard and defen- Room A student athletes are observing new sive end for the Clippers this year. • Conservation Commission Sub-Committee provisions in a concussions bill When scoring his first touchdown — 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Room B approved by the General Assembly during his sophomore year, he was in July. shedding off a block and collided Wednesday, Sept. 15 A press conference with state with his opponent helmet to hel- • Senior Arts/Crafts — 9:30 a.m., Town Hall leaders and school officials was met. Room A held last Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the “There was no blood but my ears • Senior Dominoes/Cards — 1 p.m., Town Putnam High School football field were ringing,” he said. “I got a Hall Room A to detail how the new law is being headache.” • Housing — 1 p.m., New Roxbury Village • Beautification — 2 p.m., Town Hall Room A implemented. Henry said the team did not • Republican Town Committee — 7:30 p.m., have the depth on the sidelines it Various sections of the public Town Hall Room A act were updated, according to does now, and he went back on the State Senate President Pro Matt Sanderson photos field after taking that hit his soph- Thursday, Sept. 16 omore year. Fortunately, his con- Tempore Donald Williams, D- State leaders, school officials, students and parents attend a press conference • Senior Exercise — 9 am, Town Hall Room 1 cussion ended up being minor. Brooklyn, which will affect inter- at the Putnam High School football field last week to detail the passage of an • Board of Selectmen — 7 p.m., Town Hall “I didn’t want to lose playing scholastic sports and student-ath- updated student-athlete concussions law by the General Assembly. Room A lete safety in two ways. time and give up winning,” he • Planning and Zoning — 7:30 p.m., Town First, a coach must remove a stu- treatment and the handling of ed that approximately half of said, then applauded the passing of Hall Room 1 dent-athlete from competition or players dealing with concussions. these emergency visits during that the law. “This is a good law being EASTFORD practice if they are showing con- The Connecticut Concussion time frame were from concussions passed.” cussion symptoms, experience a Task Force formed earlier this related to organized sports. The According to the task force, Monday, Sept. 13 blow to the head or body or are year as a group of volunteer sport with the highest concussion some signs of a concussion are • School Readiness Council — 6:30 p.m., diagnosed with a concussion. The health professionals who rate is currently hockey, with 10 confusion, the appearance of Eastford Elementary School coach must keep the athlete out of expressed interest in the manage- per 10,000 participating children, being dazed or stunned, difficultly • Board of Selectmen — 7 p.m., Town Office the game or practice until the ath- ment of concussions. Prior to the and then football, with eight per remembering things that occurred Building lete has been cleared to return by a bill’s passage, they advocated to 10,000 participating children. prior to taking the hit, moving • Zoning Study — 7 p.m., Town Office licensed medical professional. state leaders about the updated Additionally, the research indi- clumsily, slow response to ques- Building Also, any one who holds a coach- research and techniques of han- cated similar concussion rates are tions, loss of consciousness and ing permit issued by the dling these injuries so they could present in basketball, soccer and mood swings. Tuesday, Sept. 14 Connecticut Board of Education be amended in the bill. cheerleading. Symptoms of a concussion are • Planning Commission — 7 p.m., Town and oversees intramural and “Connecticut is just one of sev- Putnam High School Principal nausea, headache, dizziness or bal- Office Building interscholastic athletics must be eral states to enact such a law but Paul Brenton affirmed that all the ancing problems, blurry or double trained on how to respond to head vision, sensitivity to light, feeling Wednesday, Sept. 15 we know many more will follow athletic department’s coaches • Union Society Exhibit — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., injuries. sluggish, feeling like in a fog or our lead,” said Rep. Mae Flexer, D- have taken mandatory concussion Town Office Building “National statistics indicate that Killingly,who was at the press con- training. groggy, memory loss and general more than 40 percent of high ference last week. “As additional “We want to make sure they’re confusion. Thursday, Sept. 16 school athletes who suffer concus- research is conducted on the safe,” he said. A plethora of groups among the • Democratic Town Committee — 7:30 p.m., sions return to play before it is safe effects of concussions and public Putnam resident Sheila task force also had a hand in shap- Library to do so,” said Williams. “This new awareness increases, we will see Partlow’s son, Eddie, suffered a ing the new law. They include the law will have an immediate impact more states take action. I’m head-related injury last year on National Athletic Trainers’ POMFRET on the health and safety of student pleased that Connecticut is ahead the soccer field during practice. As Association, the Connecticut Monday, Sept. 13 athletes in Connecticut.” of the curve.” a sophomore playing in an intra- Coaching Education Program, the • Board of Finance — 6:30 p.m., Pomfret Williams added that coaches According to research by the mural game, he was hit flush in Connecticut Speech-Language- Community School will have the training they need to task force, 10 percent of all contact the face with the soccer ball. Eddie Hearing Association, the make safe decisions, parents will sport athletes sustain a concus- was told to stay off the field for Connecticut Interscholastic Tuesday, Sept. 14 be reassured and students will be sion annually, and 63 percent of three weeks. Athletic Conference, the • Economic Planning and Development — 8 better protected. concussions happen in football. “The coach knew to recommend Connecticut Athletic Trainers’ a.m., Pomfret Senior Center As with the major sports level, About 20 percent of all football the doctor,” she said. “You need to Association, the Connecticut efforts have been made over the players sustain a concussion per give their brains time to rest so Disability Advocacy Collaborative, last 15 years at the college and ear- season. they don’t sustain that second the Brain Injury Association of lier levels of student-athletics to Williams said that a new study blow.” Connecticut, Pediatric Healthcare INVITING NEW PATIENTS thwart the attitudes of ignoring released by Brown University Partlow, a mother of four who Associates and the Connecticut traumatic brain injuries and to be shows that the number of emer- has three girls cheerleading, said Children’s Medical Center Monica Rao, D.M.D. more proactive in treating concus- gency department visits caused by her son is not playing this year. 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124 Westcott Rd., Danielson 860-774-7997 www.conniessalon.com 4 • Friday, September 10, 2010 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Putting the sun to work Faculty, students have mixed SOLAR PANELS COULD SAVE TOWN $40K reaction to ‘No Tech Tuesdays’ BY RICH HOSFORD TO $45K ANNUALLY VILLAGER STAFF WRITER BY RICH HOSFORD DiIorio said the town sought DiIorio said the company WOODSTOCK — The halls, VILLAGER STAFF WRITER and was granted permission installing the panels will set dorms and classrooms of Hyde POMFRET — School and to use the remaining funds to up a web site that will allow School were strangely quiet last town officials hope that by fix the school’s roof, which students and community Tuesday. early next year, the sun will was necessary before members to monitor how Missing were the buzzes and help foot the bill for town installing the panels. much energy the panels are beeps of cell phones and energy costs. The project is beginning generating and how much the Blackberries, the hum of comput- Work is currently being later than town and school school is reducing its carbon ers and the music, televisions or completed on the roof of officials expected, DiIorio footprint. laptop videos. Pomfret Community School, said. The reason is that before “It’s a pretty cool site and The reason was this week and when it is finished, new the funds were released the everyone in town will have marked the first “No-Tech photovoltaic solar panels will Clean Energy Fund was near- access to it — they can go in Tuesday,” a day when students be installed on top of the ly depleted and the money and check it out anytime they and faculty must turn off all tech- school. was on hold. Then the federal want,” he said. nological devices and live a day The project has been almost stimulus money was released Packman said the school without modern conveniences exactly two years in the mak- and the fund was replenished will work with the company, and popular distractions. The ing. Pomfret Green Team with $4 million and the proj- which has agreed to be avail- rule will apply to every Tuesday member John DiIorio, who ects were given the green able, to help set up lessons on during the month of September. has been spearheading the light. the panels. He said it would The idea for a day without tech- project, said the team initially “Our project got moved to also be possible to use the nology came after a campus-wide decided to seek grant money the front, which is why it hap- project in science classes. meeting where students and fac- for solar panels in August of pened more quickly than we Students will be interested ulty discussed the strengths and 2009. expected,” DiIorio said. in the panels going up and obstacles technology provides to The panels will create a 1.81 School Superintendent learning how green energy those who use it. According to a gigawatt system. DiIorio said Richard E. Packman said the works and the importance of release from the school, one com- the panels would generate installation of the panels is it,” he said. “We will definite- mon pitfall expressed was the enough electricity to cover 45 set to begin at the end of ly work it into the curricu- decline of face-to-face interaction to 50 percent of the school’s October and be completed by lum.” as a result of choosing electronic Rich Hosford photo energy needs. DiIorio, who is the beginning of the new Packman said the project messaging over any other form of Hyde School students Hope Eldridge and Tucker Mara, both seniors, also the Board of Finance year. Meanwhile, the roof will also help the school’s bot- communication. and Kunil Kim, a junior, stare forlornly at a pile of electronics. work is being completed at tom line. Though the school chairman, estimates the proj- “So much has changed in a very Students and faculty members are restricted from using electronic the school. This could have will not see the full savings ect will save the town between short time with regard to personal devices during “No-Tech Tuesdays,” a month-long program where $40,000 to $45,000 a year by been an inconvenience, but this year because the project use of technology,” said Hyde everything must be turned off for an entire day to encourage face- cutting energy costs. Packman said it has been won’t be complete until early Head of School Laura Gauld. “In to-face communication. “Originally, when I first going smoothly. next year, the savings will be the past 10 years, we’ve seen a thought of this project, my “They did most of the work greater in the future. surge of technology, ultra connec- accustomed to typing out essay assignments. concern was the environ- prior to the staff and students “We are going to save a con- tivity — anyplace, anywhere. While most of Kulin Kim, a junior, said he feels that an ment,” DiIorio said. “The coming back — one week had siderable amount of electrici- its effects have been positive, some are not so “extension of my body” is missing without his school uses a lot of energy to rearrange traffic flow,” he ty this year and in the positive.” laptop and that turning of technology has and anything we can use to said. “It is not over yet, we future,” the superintendent Gauld said she and her colleagues, who made his schoolwork more difficult. While he mitigate the energy costs still have work to do in the said. “Anytime we are not work with students between the ages of 14 and also uses his computer for video games and to would be a plus. Then, when I parapet.” spending funds on the opera- 19, often see firsthand how technology para- watch episodes of “House,” he also has it for did the numbers and found The roofing work is being tion of the school, we can ben- doxically results in isolation for many young assignments and is not accustomed to writing that we could save taxpayers done by Commercial Roofing, efit the students with staffing people. She and the other faculty members feel in longhand. money — it quickly became a of Putnam with Frank Dziki and other educational needs. that technology turns young people away from “I was planning on typing out an essay but no-brainer.” of Brooklyn as the project This project is having a direct meaningful relationships with their families, now I have to hand write it,” he said. “That is The solar panel project is manager. School Custodian and indirect impact on educa- friends and peers. painful.” being paid for by grants from Supervisor Gary Brock has tion here.” “We’re talking about and tackling this as a The students were not the only ones suffer- the Connecticut Clean been overseeing the project community,” said Gauld. “It takes a high level ing on No-Tech Tuesday. Students are not Energy Fund. The town for the school. Rich Hosford can be reached of awareness and fortitude to recognize the allowed to have cell phones at Hyde School, received $650,000 to cover the Both Packman and DiIorio by phone at (860) 928-1818 or by common traps we all can fall into with regard but faculty members have them and use them cost of purchasing and also expressed excitement e-mail at rich@villagernews- to the use of technology because it is a tool often to speak with colleagues in other parts of installing the panels. about using the solar panel papers.com. that is helpful and fun, to step back and be able campus. Also, though the school kept the However,the price of the proj- project to educate the stu- to identify what isn’t so great about it — and lights on and the photocopiers running, the ect only came out to $450,000. dents and the community. then do something about it.” restriction on technology did apply to smart- The first day without technology brought boards and the use of other devices in the mixed reactions from students and faculty classroom. members, though most were positive about “I usually start class with music and the concept. Hope Eldridge, a senior, said she thought about bringing in a CD player because thought it was a good idea but that not allow- that is pretty low-tech, but then decided to be a ing herself to listen to music in the morning purist,” said John Rigney, assistant head of made getting up and out to class difficult. school and English teacher. “I am going with- “I felt groggy not being able to dance in my out everything, but it’s not easy.” room to wake myself up,” she said. Rigney, a self-described Blackberry addict, Eldridge said she also missed using social said he thought the experiment was actually media sites, especially Facebook. She said she more difficult for the faculty than the stu- normally checks her page on a daily basis and dents. When the faculty was planning the uses the site to keep in contact with people event, he said, they originally thought about outside the school. having a tech-free week, but thought that “I feel disconnected in a way without would be a big strain on the teachers. Facebook,” she said. “I usually talk to my “I laughed at first,” Rigney said about the friends over the computer.” no-tech concept. “I knew it right off the bat the However, Eldridge said that overall she is adults would have a harder time with this — enjoying living a day without the normal tech- the tension is higher for them.” nological comforts, and that by going without Laura Michaels, foreign language teacher Photo courtesy of G. Leslie Sweetnam at www.glsweetnam.com for even a few hours made her realize she had and media relations contact for the school said An aerial view of Pomfret become too dependent on modern devices. that though she does not use her cell phone Community School as it “This made me realize how tech-addicted much during school, she does use her laptop continues roof work, everyone is,” she said. “I am going through in class for presentations. She said it felt odd which will include an withdrawal after only a couple of hours.” leaving it on the coffee table when she came to array of photovoltaic Fellow senior Tucker Mara said he too work. solar panels. The work is missed listening to music while getting ready That their teachers are having as difficult a expected to be complet- for class. He also enjoys watching part of a time with this experiment is something the ed early next year. movie before going to bed and will have to students definitely enjoy. forgo that during the “I always see faculty on the phone, so it is Satisfying customers in our community for over 25 years No-Tech Tuesday. It is cool to seem them going without that,” Mara a disruption of his said. routine, Mara said, “I like to see that the faculty is suffering as but one that he has much as we do,” Eldridge added. enjoyed thus far Rigney said after September ends, the because the exercise school will have a meeting to discuss the proj- has forced him to ect and will survey students for input. 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Adam Minor photo Zachary Renaldi, of Oakdale, has a go at the ring toss.

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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 summer TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 AX OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner F : (860) 928-5946 WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM behind FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER he meadow I see every LETTERS TO THE EDITOR morning is awash in ADAM MINOR the colors of autumn. EDITOR TGoldenrod and Joe Pye A party for the rest of us weed compete with each other for the attention of frantic bees These are times of great decision but the special interests that virtually writes legislation for and dazzle the eye of any pass- EDITORIAL American people are finding themselves between a Congress. er-by with their earthy colors. rock and a hard place. The Modern Whig Party’s goal is to build states- Early one morning, my Both the Republicans and the Democrats are men who are willing to make hard choices to put friend and I growing more and more out of touch and we can see this country back on course so that our children came upon a it happening every day. We see the fringe of both and grandchildren can enjoy a life that is better photographer Fair food parties take more and more control while at the than the one we leave them. But in order to do that who had set same time they are pushing the moderate, reason- we, as a people, must put aside ideological differ- up her tripod able members of their respective parties out. ences and unite for the common purpose of keeping to catch the It is high time that a new party emerges with a America the greatest country in the world. We need rays of sun frenzy clear message for the 70 percent of those Americans to elect leaders who look for the solutions to the bouncing off who don’t go to rallies and protests but just want problem and if those solutions don’t work then they the dew on those we elect to put the well-being of America and continue to find the solution that does work. the grasses them ahead of partisan bickering. I am here to tell There is no simple answer to our problems even and flowers. you that such a party exists: the Modern Whig though the Democrats and Republicans say there We urged he 150th Woodstock Fair has come Party. are. For the Republicans it is cut, cut, cut. For the NANCY WEISS her to wait for and gone. The Modern Whig Party is the revival of the Democrats it is spend, spend, spend. But the truth of the sun to The rides have been deconstructed, American Whig Party that was first established in the matter is that ideology will not help us; and the fully illumi- the vendors have taken down their 1833 and became one of America’s dominant politi- Democratic and Republican parties ooze ideology nate a scene we feel possessive T cal parties that gave us six presidents and was the no matter how they portray themselves. of because we walk by it every booths and hit the road, and the joyful original party of Abraham Lincoln. I am asking you to help build the fastest growing weekday. We wanted her to get screams of people on the “Freak Out” and The Modern Whig Party was created not by mem- moderate third party in America because without the full effect of thousands of “Pharaoh’s Fury” can no longer be heard bers of the political elite but by veterans of the you, we cannot help this country the way it needs to living things, but she from my office at the Fair Place plaza. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Modern Whig be helped. Join us and we will build something that demurred, saying she pre- But one thing has stuck with me as I write Party stands for pragmatic solutions rather than will make the Democrats and Republicans realize ferred the subtle glow of a ideology and partisanship. The Democrats and that their games will not be tolerated and that com- this looking out onto a foggy morning. She was look- Republicans would rather try to destroy each other mon sense pragmatism, not partisan rhetoric will ing at autumn, while I saw only now-empty Woodstock in the political arena rather than solve the nation’s always prevail. Visit the Connecticut website summer. Fairgrounds — the extra problems. conn.cawhigparty.org and the national site modern- Jean Palazzi, who markets pounds. The Modern Whig Party stands for a philosophy whig.org and in the coming days and weeks I will be her excellent wares at the That’s because I did of six principles: fiscal responsibility, energy inde- holding more informational sessions about the Farmer’s Market, told me that something this year I have pendence, states’ responsibility, social acceptance, Modern Whig Party and if you are interested in old-timers believe that once the educational and scientific advancement, and veter- more information please e-mail me at goldenrod appears, it is one made into a most ans’ affairs. When I first heard of the Modern Whig [email protected]. month until a frost. She spot- unhealthy tradition at Party I was immediately hooked because what this ted the first yellow fronds far every Woodstock Fair party stands for is what this country needs: solu- WILLIAM RITTER too early in August. After a since I can remember tions over ideology, action over partisanship. Most CONNECTICUT MODERN WHIG PARTY CHAIRMAN scorching summer, an early THE MINOR (and I have been to most of Americans are growing tired over what is happen- NORTH GROSVENORDALE autumn seems destined to sur- ETAILS them in my lifetime, being ing in Washington: a growing disconnect between prise us. D our elected leaders and the general public, growing While I’ve had enough of hot ADAM born and bred in the Quiet weather, the arrival of autumn MINOR Corner) — eating every- fills me with a sense of melan- thing I can get my hands choly. Summer, the season of on. Do we want more of the same? such possibilities, never quite Fried dough, meatball grinder, ice cream To the Editor: est groups getting pandered by this administration lives up to my expectations or I cone, strawberry shortcake, Italian sausage, for government subsidies. don’t live up to it. Now, even Labor Day was different this year. This November — think! Is the person your vot- though there will be hot days pulled pork sandwich, cotton candy, loaded and bright skies, the season is baked potato, you name it, I partook in it — The atmosphere was different. It wasn’t so much ing for part of the problem? Will he or she become about joy, but more of concern. The local events part of the D.C. problem if elected? Do we want the over and a promising block of and now I require exercise before I keel over bounded with participation, but I noticed a continued old establishment of wheeling and deal- time has slipped away. from fair food overload. “reserved” nature in the crowds — a mood not of a ing politicians, or a new providence of responsibil- The rural aspect of life here But it’s something we all look forward to, positive stimulus, but rather one of justification to ity? This November will determine the course of ties us more closely to the sea- sons than if we lived in an isn’t it? The Ray’s Fries dog bowl (which sur- celebrate “I’ve got a job.” our nations future — a socialist country,run by the Friday’s continuation of bad news brought government; or an independent republic of “We urban area. We are lucky to prisingly, I didn’t order this year, and that’s have the rhythm of our days because I already had one at the Brooklyn another increase in national unemployment to 9.6 the People” with individual liberty and freedoms? percent. Has our society reached the tipping point It’s our choice. Personally, I’ve had/seen enough filled with apples, the smell of Fair the week earlier!), the perennial favorite of confidence? Nationally, a slogan for responsibil- of this regime’s socialist agenda. The USA is suffer- wild grapes, and corn being blooming onion, the Philly cheese steak ity is beginning to surface. The American taxpay- ing internally, nationally and world wide under chopped for cattle feed. sandwich, the classic pizza slice, delicious ers and private businesses are tired of the spend- this administrations agenda of inexperience. Even when enclosed in the ing. private bubbles of our cars kettle corn, burgers, hot dogs — and who can speeding down local roads, we forget the meat-tastic roasted turkey leg? Does creating an insurmountable debt, for our DON YOST future, shows irresponsibility? Yes! And taxpayers can’t help but be moved by the Walking around the Woodstock NORTH GROSVENORDALE are tired of the politically correct and special inter- changing color of the leaves Fairgrounds every day this past Labor Day and the sweep of swallows weekend, a cacophony of smells emanated merrily making their way from every corner of the property,yet I found south. One minute I feel now is the myself constantly craving everything. time to put canned peaches in “I’m hungry,” I said as I leaned over to my Should you worry about a ‘bond bubble?’ the cellar and firewood in the wife as we were meticulously weaving shed. In the next, I plan anoth- through the traffic of fair-goers in what was hese days, many to sell them prior to maturity. No er trip to the beach. investors are focused on matter what happens to the market supposed to be a two-way, organized path. Summer is the season that is the volatility of the stock FINANCIAL value of your bonds, you will hard to relinquish. We’ve had “Didn’t you just eat?” she replied. Tmarket. But if you own receive the same regular interest our share of lobster rolls and OCUS “Yeah, but it wasn’t enough — I think I bonds, you’re probably looking at F payments. And when your bonds sand in our shoes. We visited want [insert unhealthy food item here],” I a different picture. mature, you’ll receive all your prin- our favorite summer haunts In fact, bond prices have risen so cipal back, unless the issuer would say, following my nose to the nearest JEFF BURDICK and sipped enough gin and ton- much that there’s now talk of a pos- defaults — an unlikely event if you ics with friends to make the food vendor and taking out whatever cash I sible “bubble.” If this happens — purchase “investment-grade” had left. season complete, but it always that is, if bond prices reach unsus- bonds. feels as if something more I just couldn’t stop. And now, like I do every tainable levels and then drop • Build bond ladders. You can’t could have been done. year, I use the Woodstock Fair as the begin- sharply — how should you respond? always anticipate changes in interest rates, but you At dusk when a scattering of ning of my new diet — my New Year’s resolu- Before we consider the likelihood of a potential can prepare for them by building a “ladder” of bats emerges from the barn to tion, of sorts. bubble, let’s look at just why bond prices have risen bonds of varying maturities. When market interest feast on the clouds of insects so much. The chief cause is falling interest rates. rates rise, you can reinvest the proceeds of your rising over the lawn, I admire That is, until next year’s Fair — when the When market interest rates decline, the price on maturing, short-term bonds into the new bonds frenzy will start all over again. their acrobatics. I feel grateful existing bonds — which may carry higher rates — being issued at the higher rates. And when market that this little band, whose I can’t wait. will rise. That’s because investors, seeking higher rates fall, you’ll still have the higher rates of your species is threatened with interest payments, will be willing to pay a “premi- long-term bonds working for you. (Generally speak- extinction from a fungal dis- Adam Minor is the editor of the Villager um” to purchase those bonds. Bond prices are also ing, longer-term bonds pay higher interest rates ease, knows only the present Newspapers. Contact him at (860) 928-1818, ext. being pumped up by the huge infusion of cash into than shorter-term bonds; this is to reward moment. bond-based mutual funds, spurred, in part, by investors for the greater risk, and built-in inflation 109, or by e-mail at aminor@stonebridge- If they hibernate in an investors’ concern over the stock market’s perform- expectations, of the long bonds.) Be sure to evalu- infected caves, they will never press.com. ance. ate the securities held within the ladder to ensure return to frolic outside my Now, let’s return to the issue of a potential bub- they are consistent with your investment objec- window. This summer may be ble. It’s almost impossible to predict such an event, tives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances. their last, but they swoop and but some factors would seem to lessen its likeli- • Diversify. Of course, you don’t want to invest eat as innocently as their pred- hood. Although past performance is no guarantee only in bonds. Try to build a diversified portfolio ecessors have done for genera- SUBMITTING LETTERS of future results, bond declines historically have based on your goals, risk tolerance and time hori- tions. been less frequent and less severe than stock zon that could include bonds, quality stocks, certifi- Goldenrod, Internet Extra! Extra! Read All About It! plunges. Also, while interest rates will rise eventu- cates of deposit, government securities, bond funds research reveals, was used by We think you’re important enough to tell ally, they appear poised to stay relatively low for a and other securities. Keep in mind, though, that Thomas Edison to produce all our readers to turn to the Opinion pages while. Furthermore, as investors remain somewhat diversification, while helping reduce the effects of rubber. Henry Ford gave and read your Letters to the Editor. pessimistic about the pace of the economic recov- volatility, can’t guarantee profits or protect against Edison a Model T with tires Mail your letters to Villager Newspapers ery,they may continue to be leery of the stock mar- loss. made from the plant. Hard to P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281. Or e-mail ket, choosing instead to continue putting money Whether or not we see a bond bubble, these imagine that the sea of yellow your letters to the editor at sjarvis@vil- into bonds, thereby helping keep prices high. moves can help you — so give them a place in your flowers in the meadow could be lagernewspapers.com. Ultimately,though, even if a bond bubble were to overall investment strategy. made into anything other than Please give your name, place of residence occur, it wouldn’t necessarily have a major impact dark brown honey, but such it on your investment success. Here are a few things This article has been submitted by Jeff Burdick, and a phone number so we can verify the the multiplicity of nature. to consider: Financial Advisor, Edward Jones in Sturbridge. He If we keep our eyes open, we letter is yours. 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’ll say this from the get-go — ward to clearing his name in apprenticeship on the mount. But ple will keep an open mind until Roger Clemens was (and TREASURES court. If Clemens is convicted he I soon learned to dislike his arro- trial. I am happy to finally have probably still is) a darned IN YOUR could face a 30-year jail term plus gant personality. I was stunned my day in court.” good pitcher. a fine of $1.5 million. Should the when I heard Roger had com- I have met with some who insist I OME He had to be. Led by the incom- H judge be lenient in such a result, plained about having to carry his that regardless of the verdict, parable Leroy (Satchel) Paige who the prison stretch could be whit- bags through an airport con- Clemens will be enshrined in the threw to major league hitters in PAUL tled down to just more than 20 course. Gosh, I’d carry my bags all Hall of Fame. They say his his 60s, I don’t believe there are 10 JOSEPH months. day long for a fraction of the achievements can’t be ignored. I hurlers in all baseball history who I honestly feel the Rocket Man salary Roger was receiving. don’t agree. I suggest they share pitched out of the rotation during would have a better chance of rid- I was further miffed hearing their feelings with Pete Rose, rise and set each day? Ordinarily, their 40s like Clemens. The stats ing an actual rocket unscathed about how unhappy he was author of the most hits in base- I’d expect him to be a unanimous he compiled during his 23-year than beating this rap. First, his regarding his wife’s seating at the ball’s longevity. Pete remains on choice on the first ballot after his career are awesome. He stands name is mentioned in the Mitchell park. Later on, I was turned off the outside after pleading guilty to five-year waiting period. However, ninth on the list of victories, report, his trainer and whistle- when he offered his power-pitch- the less serious crime of gam- these aren’t ordinary times and amassing 354. He was also select- blower Ryan McNamee has testi- ing arm like carrot bait in mid- bling on his team. Roger is far from an ordinary ed for the All-Star game 11 times, fied to injecting Roger several season to the highest bidder. And Codicil: Whatever happened to individual. This is the steroid era struck out a total of 4,672 oppo- times with illegal drugs. Then we I’ve often wondered what exactly the practice of running baseball first heralded by Jose Canseco. nents while twice reaching 20 in a have the damning evidence volun- Clemens said to plate umpire relievers to the mound in a golf Clemens has been weighed down single game, and posted a lifetime teered by close friend and pitcher Cooney to merit an instant playoff cart? by a six-count indictment charg- ERA of 3.12. Most outstanding is Andy Pettitte of the New York game ejection. ing him with lying under oath to his record-setting seven-time Cy Yankees that Clemens was relying Apart from myself and concern- Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resi- Congressional inquiries regard- Young award as the best pitcher of upon these outlawed “stimuli.” ing the big picture Roger says, “I dent of Connecticut who lives in ing his alleged use of steroids and the year. As of today, no one else I was impressed when I learned never took HGH or steroids. And I Danielson. His writings have performance enhancing drugs. has even come close. that Roger Clemens had signed did not lie to Congress. I look for- appeared in numerous publica- Clemens has steadfastly refused Hall of Fame credentials? Do with Boston, especially with not ward to challenging the govern- tions. to confirm these accusations and birds have wings? Does the sun having served a minor league ment’s accusations and hope peo- at this writing says he looks for-

If the Constitution means anything, it must mean something

This month, the United States that exists to reflect the contin- government and checks on power provided The founders were abnormally judicious, will continue to govern its citi- gency of the times and the by the 12-page document that defines us as sagacious and farsighted men, but they zens based upon the political GUEST COLUMN moods of the public sentiments. a nation. This fact is not lost on the left in weren’t perfect — nor is the Constitution. framework of the US Obviously, the Constitution’s the population or in government, hence the Phrases such as “to promote the general Constitution for a consecutive founders fully realized that they claim that the Constitution is an “evolving welfare” and the commerce clause have 221 years. were neither omniscient nor work in progress.” Unfortunately, the evo- been intentionally stretched and subsumed During this time, the GARY MENARD prophetic. They could not foresee lution that those statist inclined persons to be the Constitutional source for the gov- Constitution has proved itself the events and dilemmas that the desire isn’t more individual rights and ernment to regulate and confiscate a mas- worthy of our approbations as it future would hold for a young greater clarification in the demarcation of sive swath of Americans formerly personal forged a political union and held that union and quickly expanding nation. Therefore the government’s sphere of power, but and economic freedom. together through several economic reces- they created a process by which the rather the sacrifice of individual freedoms The United States Constitution is not per- sions, including a severe depression, conti- Constitution could be amended to address for the sake of a greater government sphere fect, but far more imperfect has been its nental wide national expansion, and sever- new unfolding concerns. of control. interpretation in the intervening years al wars, including one that nearly tore the But the founders also fully understood If the Constitution were as fluid and mal- since it’s enact ion. From President republic in half. that they were creating a republic, specifi- leable as some would have us believe, it Jackson unconstitutionally depriving During these years, the “imperfect docu- cally,a republic based on certain principles wouldn’t be worth the paper it was printed Cherokees of private property to FDR ment” which was created by exceptional and truths. The founders were the first men upon. If the Constitution were nothing but threatening to extra-constitutionally stack men thrust by fate to the task of creating a to fully concretize and enact a government a random piece of random ideas about the the Supreme Court to pass new deal legisla- new nation, has proven itself a shining based upon the inviolate rights of the indi- proper role of government and it’s citizens tion, to our current president berating pub- example of the wisdom and sagacity of vidual. Governments past had recognized and was capable of being as flexible as silly licly a standing Supreme Court’s correct which men are capable. It has forged a last- some rights of their citizens, but never was putty to the will of the majority or the dom- interpretation of the First Amendment, the ing political union between individuals and a government from its inception based inant faction in power, then why even have “Supreme Law of the Land” has been a hin- states with extremely varied interests and upon preserving, protecting and enabling such a thing? drance to the “progressive” goals of several objectives. the individual like the new United States. If the Constitution means anything, it presidents, activists groups and both politi- Being the first national political docu- By creating a document based upon such must mean something. cal parties. ment in the west to be founded on the sanc- a principle, the founders would have Is that something merely current, popu- We as a nation need to reassess and clari- tity of individual rights and not majority thought it inconceivable that Americans lar opinion or the whims of a sitting presi- fy what we believe the Constitution stands rule or a monarchical government or reli- would seek to use the Amendment process dent? Is the essence of the Constitution for or we face the risk of becoming a gious edicts, it has created a secular state to undermine the very principles upon some murky notion that every individual banana republic of South America, bank- that exists fundamentally to protect it’s cit- which our government is based. The US has “rights” to whatever they wish or rupt, in chronic dissent, and politically izens from force and fraud from other citi- Constitution is not plastic, fluid or mal- want? Or is it a political document outlin- drifting like a ship without sails to the zens and itself. leable in the sense it can contradict itself. ing a government framework based upon mercy of the current of the most connected The founding generation had just won a That the dates of elections and number of the principle that man is an independent group. If our current problems stem from a revolution against a government that had federal officials could be changed, individ- thinking and acting being with fundamen- weak government with not enough regula- become littered with corrupt statesmen ual rights could be more fully articulated, tal rights by his nature as such? tory powers, we should scrap this outdated and violated the rights of it’s citizens with as in the case of the 13th and 14th amend- Either the Constitution stands for an document and grant more “needed” author- little regard for their cries of injustice. The ments, and that laws surrounding new individual rights-based limited, delineated ity to government. If however, the cause of founders understood that no matter how inventions and technologies and events government of objective laws, or it is “a our problems is a government that serves noble their goals, the human addiction to could create a need for a more specific leg- work in progress” capable of deeming law itself and it’s minions at the expense of political power and its effects on officehold- islation is why the amendment process whatever the majority,the current adminis- personal and economic liberty, prosperity ers could likely corrupt and ruin the best- exists. tration or the dominant political lobbyists and happiness for us and our posterity, we laid foundations of any government. But an amendment or law that disbands desire it to be. The Constitution has been as a nation desperately need to rediscover It is no coincidence that the one house of Congress, or negates the votes stretched by several presidents, legislators the ideas and values of the founding Constitution’s creators framed the first 10 of any citizen or contradicts an amend- and justices of the Supreme Court to cover fathers and the true intent of our amendments to their document, which are ment in the Bill of Rights is not a clarifica- a myriad of special interests and manufac- Constitution if we have any hope of return- largely checks against unlimited and arbi- tion of the Constitution, but rather a nega- tured “rights.” We are now at a point in his- ing to a prosperous and moral nation cen- trary jurisdiction of the government. tion of it. The only reason the United States tory where the Constitution has the signifi- tered around the inalienable rights of its It has been said by many, and in this is not as collectivist and statist dominated a cance of recycled printer paper whose only citizens. paper by several letter writers that the US society as the majority of the western relevance is something one touches in an Constitution is a fluid, plastic document nations is directly because of the limited oath of office.

Oh, those plastic bags!

If it can’t be reduced, reused, es. Approximately 2,250 plastic used to protect it any longer, toss remember your reusable bags. repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, THE bags go into one typical 16-foot that into the station for recycled If you are looking for your next refinished, resold, recycled or com- decking board!” plastic bags. You ask, what about green tip, I’d suggest you try using posted, then it should be restricted, EVERYDAY How cool is that? You can recy- all the plastic bags with the trendy fewer of those single-use plastic redesigned or removed from pro- ECOLOGIST cle different grocery store bags, at handles and/or draw strings from water bottles and opt for those duction. different stores. If you shop at the designer stores? Those can go reusable water bottles/contain- - Berkeley Ecology Center LIZ Shaw’s and Whole Foods, you can in as well. You just have to be sure ers. There are so many cool styles ELLSWORTH recycle both grocery bags at one to remove the drawstrings and and sizes out there. You’re sure to here is a lot in the news store. You do not need to take those trendy plastic handles. find one to fit your style. If you right now about being store-specific bags back to that The best option, of course, is to are interested in more info on the “green.” when I grocery shop and recycling certain store. Of course, the best bring your own reusable grocery water bottle situation, a great And perhaps, even more the ones that I no longer need. part is that you can find out what bags to the store with you when book on the subject is T First, I have to ask a question: about reusing and recycling. stores in your area take back plas- you go. You’ll want to be sure to do Bottlemania by Elizabeth Royte. From time to time you can get How many of you are skeptical of tic bags by logging on to Plastic this once you check out the real- Well, be sure to enjoy all the overwhelmed by all of the “green those “recycle your plastic bags” Bag Recyclings’ website: time numeric counter of plastic great fruit and vegetables in sea- tips” that you are “supposed” to stations at your local grocery www.plasticbagrecycling.org. It is bags used so far this year at son this summer and good luck follow. For my own sanity, I like to store? Well, you shouldn’t be! divided up by state, and offers con- http://www.reusablebags.com/. remembering your reusable bags highlight one “action” for myself These plastic bags do get recycled tact information for each store. It’s over 256 billion and it contin- and recycling those plastic bags! that I can focus on. into other products. They do not Many of your favorite grocery ues to climb. When you make your The planet and I thank you! Usually these actions don’t just end up getting thrown into a stores take back more than just grocery list, jot down a friendly cause me to overhaul my life. landfill. grocery store plastic bags. They reminder to yourself about your Liz Ellsworth grew up in Instead they are little changes in According to a wonderful educa- take the plastic bags you use for bags. If you have a terrible memo- Eastford, and holds a master’s behavior that eventually become tional flyer, “Sack the Bag!” from your fresh fruits and vegetables. ry for things like this, as I do, log degree in Environmental routine and/or second nature for the Massachusetts Department of That fancy blue bag that protects onto “Conserving Now” at Education from Antioch University me. And luckily for our planet, Environmental Protection and the your newspaper from the ele- www.conservingnow.com/con- New England and a B.A. in lots of other people jump on the Massachusetts Food Association, ments? Yeah, they take that, too. If tent/get-free-static-window-cling- English from Bates College. She behavior modification bandwag- “Most plastic bags and plastic you’ve just had your favorite out- your-car. On this website, you can currently works for the Town of on, too. Right now my focus is on films are recycled into outdoor fit cleaned at the dry cleaners and order a free static window cling Framingham, Mass., teaching recy- using fewer (or no) plastic bags furniture, decking and railing you don’t want that plastic film for your car, which can help you cling and conservation education materials for homes and business- 10 • Friday, September 10, 2010 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER An exaltation of larks: flourishing ecosystems Editor’s Note: This is part 7 of a multi- you can augment some of the verge upon attractive trees include Common and swamps. Wood Ducks will occupy part series. bird-attracting composites HE which Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), nesting boxes in marshes or at water’s arger acreage presents possibil- (daisy-flowered perennials), T Hawks and Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) and all verge. ities of multiple flourishing grasses and goldenrods, if they POTTING Owls set can maples (Acer). Canvasback and Redhead Ducks eat ecosystems. Fields and open aren’t already established, be premium Coniferous forests and groves alike waterlily (Nymphaea odorata) seeds. SHED Lwoodlands draw Wild Turkey. thereby increasing food sources vantages are the preferred habitat to many birds Wood Ducks and Blue-winged Teal eat Curiously, in autumn I have spied on for the feathered. One note of from which as discussed in Part V of this special both its seed and rhizomes. Resenting occasion a rafter slowly walking in sin- caution: In such a field there WAYNE to search series. The ecosystems of ponds and turbulence waterlilies prefer calm gle file on a circuitous path in the field may be some birds that nest on PAQUETTE the neigh- marshes offer possibilities for quite dif- waters. The roots of arrowhead in back of the greenhouses here at the ground or in low branches if boring open ferent species. Primitive-looking Great (Sagittaria latifolia), a species that loves Quackin’ Grass. They nest on the shrubs, too, are allowed to grow. field for Blue Herons often nest at respectful dis- shallow water near the shore’s edge, ground in neighboring deciduous It would be wise policy to mow such a prey. Vultures and American Crows tance from each other in open rook- are eaten by Canvasback and Black woods. If any among you have had the field but once each year in middle to will pick at carrion killed by vehicles or eries. Above wet, marshy and swampy Ducks plus at least 10 more species of opportunity to observe Wild Turkeys late fall when nesting is completed and whose remains are abandoned by four- expanses they utilize dead but still- diving and dabbling ducks. flying through the woodlands, it is rev- birds have moved on. legged carnivores. I have watched standing trees as supports for their Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occiden- elatory,for as large as they are, they are Hawks often prefer raising their Vultures alit on tree branches with par- huge nests comprised of larger-caliper talis), which grows contentedly in wet extraordinary and facile, surprisingly young in open woodlands in large nests tially opened wings after a rain literally twigs and pieces of branch. soils in full to part sun, is eaten by elegant. called aeries. High-flying hawks cir- “hanging out to dry” when the sun The early-arriving Red-winged many waterfowl and supplies 10 or Probably the most common sparrow cling on warm columns of rising returns. Black and White Warblers live Blackbirds, as much as Robins a sure more species with nesting sites or ranging across North America is the updrafts can often be spotted searching in open woodlands. They can be often sign of spring, prefer the open edges of cover. The seed from a common sedge Song Sparrow with its unique and fields, pastures and backyards for spotted circling trunks and branches of marshes. These blackbirds choose bul- species draws at least 53 species of musical voice. Easily identified by the rodents and snakes. Sharp-shinned trees at its edges in search of insects. rush, Scirpus lacustris, for nesting shorebirds, songbirds and water fowl. It large central spot on its breast, they are Hawks with their featherless yellow Dr.Craig informs us which trees feed cover at marsh edge. Yellow Warblers, is the favored food of Tree and Swamp drawn to pastures normally nesting in legs and adept talons will predate the most number of species. Oaks, which can sometimes be found hunting Sparrows. With more than 500 species nearby thickets not far off the ground. smaller birds. When observing this car- cherries, chestnuts, beeches, butter- in one’s garden, are denizens of swamp of sedge in North America opportuni- Brambles such as raspberries (Rubus) nage, I cringe. But it is important to nuts, dogwoods, Red Cedar, ashes and and stream edges. However, I have ties abound. Stay tuned. often thrive at the edges of fields. They remember that they, too, are a part of mountain ashes provide seeds, fruits found these, the most completely yel- Wayne Paquette is the owner of feed 49 species including Wild Turkey, this ecosystem. Deciduous trees in and nuts. They also draw insects upon low of all warblers nesting in drier Quackin’ Grass Nursery, 16 Laurel Hill Veery,Orioles and Blue Jays. woodlands and at the edges of fields which so many species feed. These shrubby expanses, too. Several species Road, Brooklyn. For more information, If you are fortunate enough to have provide all manner of possibility to our trees’ structures, too, provide nesting of ducks, including the most common- please call (860) 779-1732 or visit online at an open sunny field and feel ambitious, feathered neighbors. Tree branches at a opportunities and cover. Other bird- ly sighted Mallard, prefer waterways www.QuackinGrassNursery.com. Trust Your Your Guide to Your NeighborsNeighbors at Your Service

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BY RICH HOSFORD the modern era. Many of the farm- around and look at the animals and said. “It’s a natural experience and Rich Hosford can be reached by VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ers said the crowds were enthusias- pet them. It is nice to have this side good for the kids to see. It is a unique phone at (860) 928-1818 or by e-mail at WOODSTOCK — Last weekend, tic, wanting to learn about the farm of the fair.” experience. It is always a beautiful [email protected]. after the threat of Hurricane Earl and where their food comes from, Riley agreed. She said she enjoyed thing to see a life come into the fizzled into no more than a light rain but most people are largely unin- petting the sheep because they were world.” and a stiff breeze, the Woodstock formed about a life in agriculture. soft and she loves animals. Her Fairground was hopping with tens “A lot of people think chocolate favorite part of the animal exhibits, of thousands of people who came milk comes from brown cows,” she said, was when she saw chickens out to the 150th Woodstock Fair. joked Jim Rowley, who owns B.R. hatch. As it has for many years, the fair Simmentals in Pomfret with his “I got to see chicks hatching, it offered a variety of attractions. wife Karen. was really cool,” she said. “They There were the carnival rides, big Rowley was at the fair with his were cuter than a normal chicken.” name bands, an overwhelming vari- cows and watched as children came One attraction that garnered ety of food and vendors showcasing up to pet them and get their picture much interest and excitement was and selling a plethora of goods. taken. He was joking about the milk, the calf birthing station, sponsored Clowns walked the grounds making but said a lot of people do not know by the local dairy cooperative The balloon animals for children and the details of how their food gets Farmer’s Cow, and featuring ani- face paint, temporary tattoo and car- from the farm to the supermarket. mals from Fairvue Farms, owned by icature stations were set up for peo- “People want to eat healthy and Paul and Diane Miller. When a cow ple who wanted to alter the way they live healthy lives, and this day and was close to giving birth, hundreds look, either in person or on paper. age they go for organically grown of people would gather to watch. There were also a lot of farm ani- and free range,” he said. “A lot of The crowd was so thick around the mals, displays of crops and a variety mass produced food has food color- enclosure that many people had to of farm demonstrations. Yes, even ing and they doctor it up, so when watch the birth on two large-screen 150 years after the Woodstock people eat organic it has a different televisions broadcasting the event Agricultural Society created the color and a slightly different taste. live. fair, the farm is still a vital compo- You have to explain the difference.” In the afternoon on Monday, Sept. nent of the traditional town fair. Mary Newton, who owns Amour 6, the final day of the fair, one of the “The primary focus of the fair is Acres in Foster, R.I., said she enjoys cows went into labor. A large crowd still agriculture,” said Douglas having an exhibit at the fair because gathered to watch as the expecting Young, who is serving his first year it gives her the opportunity to mother gave birth to the calf. The as the president of the Woodstock explain what she does to people not process took more than an hour, but Agricultural Society.“In fact, a lot of familiar with raising livestock. the crowd never thinned as the baby the carnival attractions we bring in Having the animals there for people animal slowly made its way into the are to fund the agricultural projects to see gives them a better apprecia- world. It was a hit. — they pay for the cost of the tion of the farm life and having Mason Mellow, 7, of Rehoboth, exhibits.” access to someone who lives the life Mass., said he enjoyed watching the Rich Hosford photos The agricultural exhibits are not on hand makes it a good educational cow give birth, even though it was a A baby cow born at the Woodstock Fair gets snuggled by its mother at the only present at the fair; they are a experience. “little gross.” Farmer’s Cow birthing station. large attraction. There was an entire “They get a hands-on experience “It is cool to barn of cattle, another of sheep and and get to talk to someone who owns watch it,” he still another with rows upon rows of the animals rather than just watch- said. “I want to rabbits and chickens in cages, and ing a video or reading a book,” watch the baby each was full of people throughout Newton said. and see what it the entire weekend. Crowds, filled The formula seems to be working. does. It is kind of with people of all ages, gathered to Many people were visibly happy and interesting.” watch farm animal competitions excited when they had a chance to Crystal Mellow, and exhibits. walk up and pet an animal. Mason’s mother, For those who work with the ani- Jennifer Mulholland, of Greene, said she was glad mals, the Woodstock Fair is an R.I., who was at the fair with her her children had opportunity to meet with the public, daughters Jessica, 12, and Riley, 7, the opportunity provide some information and said she enjoyed bringing her girls to see life up answer their questions. A little edu- to the agricultural displays. close. cation may be necessary for a cul- “They are very clean and very “I think it’s ture moving away from the land in nice,” she said. “You can walk awesome,” she

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FOUND HERE! 12 • Friday, September 10, 2010 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER SPORTS Woodstock hopeful youth can turn tide in ECC Large division

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP The question then is — can not sure if we have that mental Dodge said he is excited about the “With the core of the team as SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Woodstock compete for a title? toughness to win a league champi- season that lies ahead. For the past sophomores these girls have the WOODSTOCK — Before the “If we run to our full potential we onship, just because they are so three years he’s been a coach, the opportunity to do something special Woodstock girls cross country sea- certainly can be in that discussion young and don’t really know what it number of girls that have come out the next three years — and I want it son even starts, there is a large as well,” said Dodge. “What makes it takes to really win yet,” said Dodge. for the team has consistently to start now,” said Dodge. degree of optimism from current interesting is I have no idea if we Dodge said he hopes to take the increased. This year, 21 girls came Last year, Guiliani finished sev- head coach Chris Dodge. can run to our full potential.” success they had last year and sim- out for the team, which means enth in the state to earn All-State Four of the six teams (Woodstock This year’s girls cross-country ply build upon it, and hopefully, the Dodge has enough bodies to have a honors, and was named Honorable Academy, Ledyard, Fitch and team is very young. Last year, a core results the team wants will come varsity,junior varsity and freshmen Mention All-ECC Honors, and Norwich Free Academy) in the group of freshmen went 6-3 in the around. team. The turnout is up from only 11 Dodge expects her to repeat those Eastern Connecticut Conference regular season. However, they were “Yes, I believe they are good girls three years ago. honors. Dodge said he also hopes (ECC) all have a realistic opportuni- swept in the league meet and fin- enough to run with some of these “This is absolutely awesome,” Savviddis can get to her teammates’ ty to win the Large Division. ished overall with a record of 6-8. bigger schools that, in years past, we said Dodge. “I’ve got a bunch of girls level this year. If Savviddis can, this “There’s no clear cut favorite to Another question that will get go into thinking, ‘I hope we don’t get that came out that are seniors this would mean between the four win it all,” said Dodge. “In year’s answered this year will be — can shut out,’” said Dodge. “We need to year and hopefully bring a positive schools, each would have a top num- past it’s been NFA, who’s had one of sophomores Ana Savviddis, change that attitude to, ‘Let’s go run attitude to the team this year.” ber-one and number-two runner the best teams in the league and Bridgette Matsas and Cassie with them today because they aren’t Outside of improving their record making the rest of the team that even in the state for the past four Guiliani run with the likes of the unbeatable.’” from a year ago, Dodge said he much more important. years. They had thee girls graduate ECC Large Division? Captains for this year will be sen- wants the team to take the next step and run Division I college cross “It’s a question of how much are iors Molly McDermott and Haley — competing for an ECC Class country.” they mentally going to be there. I’m Champman. Large title. QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP

Margaret Young. weekend from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. homeless animals, is running a kitty litter Pomfret shop to host Habitat for Chosen #1 Art Gallery in Yankee 18 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19. drive. Magazine’s “Best of New England Reader’s The 27th Connecticut volunteers and other The organization desperately needs dona- Humanity fundraiser Choice” Awards for 2010, Celebrations show- military and civilian re-enactors create a tions of scoopable kitty litter. Please drop off cases and sells an eclectic collection of origi- sense of life during the 19th century at a time donations of any brand or size of scoopable POMFRET — On Friday, Oct. 8, nal artwork by dozens of regional artists, arti- when the country was in the deadly grips of litter at the Killingly Public Library. Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes in Pomfret sans and designers plus a wide selection of the Civil War. Visitors can view military Passion 4 Paws consists solely of volun- will kick off Chair-A-Tea — a special art sale unique and creative gifts in all price ranges. drills, camp-life demonstrations, period cook- teers. Jewelry made by the volunteers and ani- to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Celebrations Tea Room hosts reservation-only ing and clothing, and displays of weapons and mal toys are also on sale at Food & Fudge in Connecticut. tea events such as monthly themed teas and is gear. Hands-on children’s activities, such as Killingly.All the proceeds raised from the sale In honor of this organization’s 15th anniver- available by appointment for groups. Visit assisting in the construction of a military go directly to animal care. sary,15 artists will each create an original Art www.celebrationsshoppes.com for more infor- pontoon bridge and practicing artillery drills, For more information, visit online at Chair. Over 15 weeks, these chairs will be dis- mation. are scheduled. A group of local musicians will www.passion4paws.org. played and sold. Celebrations will donate a also be on site to perform a unique set of Civil portion of each Art Chair sale to Habitat for War-era ballads and tunes on Saturday, Sept. Humanity of Northeast Connecticut. 18, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The Civil War encamp- Starting Oct. 8, Celebrations will unveil a NECASA awarded third year of ment is free and open to the public. Are you a senior citizen in Pomfret new Art Chair every Friday afternoon from 2 Roseland Cottage museum is regularly open to 4 p.m. Stop by for tea and sweets and to see federal grant Wednesday to Sunday, June through Oct. 15. or Woodstock? each new Art Chair in the continuing series. Guided tours of the house museum are The 15-week benefit will culminate in a DAYVILLE — Northeast Communities offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the hour. Would you like help with food, Medicare “Chair-A-Tea Party” on Jan. 22 (2 to 5 p.m.) at Against Substance Abuse (NECASA) has Museum tours are free for Historic New forms or fuel assistance? We are here to help! Celebrations Tea Room. This special Tea received notice that the Substance Abuse and England members and Woodstock residents. TEEG is committed to helping residents of Reception will cost $30 per person. Mental Health Services Administration Adult museum admission is $8. Discounts for Pomfret and Woodstock who are 60 years and Celebrations will donate $15 from each ticket (SAMHSA) has continued the award of $50,000 seniors and children are available. older lead active, involved, healthy, and inde- to Habitat for Humanity of Northeast to NECASA for the “Reducing Youth Access to pendent lives in their own communities. Connecticut. Celebrations will present a Alcohol Grant.” To find out more, call 923-3458 check to Northeast Connecticut Habitat for This grant will be in its third year and is www.teegonline.org Humanity during the Chair-A-Tea Party. part of the Drug Free Communities Support Shelter needs kitty litter This program is sponsored in part by AAA Celebrations’ goal for this campaign is to sell Program Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) with Title III funds. each and every chair in order to gift Habitat Underage Drinking Grant. The grant has for KILLINGLY — Passion 4 Paws, a registered generously and support the current house the first two years provided for increased nonprofit organization dedicated to finding being built in Brooklyn. media public service announcements, alcohol loving homes for abandoned, abused and For this creative endeavor, Celebrations compliance checks by law enforcement and asked artists to step outside the box and let school survey administration and data collec- their imaginations run wild. Artists who work tion. in all media will participate, including jewel- The 2010-2011 grant will continue the alco- ers and those who typically work on tradition- hol compliance work with state and local al canvases. The chairs can be functional or police and also will provide for continuation LLC decorative (or both!). of the data collection and analysis by Yale “We can’t wait to see the diversity of each University. creation,” said Celebrations Proprietor Jean Pearls Barton. 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The celebration markers can The first area “Bark for Life” event, spon- be purchased to memorialize past pets and sored by Citizens National Bank, will be held will be displayed at the event. at Owen Bell Park at 580 Hartford Pike, The Bark for Life is meant to benefit both Dayville, Sunday, Sept. 12. The walk begins at people and animals. While the affects of can- 10 a.m. and will run to 3 p.m. cer and the implications of the disease are Everyone who owns a dog or is a dog enthu- well known in humans, Sabourin said people siast is invited to participate in the event. For sary screenings. Funds also go to rides for can- first 100 dogs to register will receive a goody are surprised to find that cancer rate among a $10 registration fee, dog owners can bring cer patients who need help with transporta- bag and a “Bark for Life” bandana. animals is also high. She said she had a golden their furry friends to come out for an enjoy- tion to and from procedures and treatments. The event will also include contests and retriever that was diagnosed with a brain able walk around the park and visit a variety The money also supports assistance toll-free prize drawings, Sabourin said. For those own- tumor, so knows first hand what cancer can do of vendors and informational booths. All pro- assistance help lines and other service pro- ers who feel they share a resemblance with for a pet. ceeds from the event will benefit the grams. In addition, donations send kids with their canine companion, there will be a “looks “The idea behind the event is to raise funds Northeastern Connecticut Relay for Life, held cancer to specialized camps and to pay for can- most like the owner” contest. There will also for the ACS for cancer research that will bene- annually at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. cer patients and caregivers to stay at Hope be contests for largest dog, smallest dog, trav- fit both people and animals,” she said. “Dogs “This was a way to get out and enjoy nice Lodge locations in New England while under- eled the farthest, cutest smile, loudest bark, also get cancer. It depends on the breed but weather with animals and raise money for going treatment. most obedient, most macho, daintiest and, for animals systems are like human systems and cancer research to help both us and our pets,” The Bark for Life event in Dayville will fea- the talented, best trick. they will get cancer same way as many of us, said Shanon Sabourin, Citizens National ture more than a park where dog owners can “We’re hoping it will be a relaxed atmos- for the same unknown reasons.” Bank employee and event coordinator. “Come mingle. Sabourin said there would be tables phere with music, contests and entertain- Dog owners can register for the Bark for out and make a difference for people and ani- set up with services and information. There ment,” Sabourin said. “It will be a nice day at Life at the park or online at www.cnbct.com or mals. We want to take a ‘bite out of cancer.’” will be dog groomers and veterinarians on site the park for the dogs.” by calling Citizens National Bank at 860-928- Money raised at Relay For Life events, and to lend their expertise. There will also be peo- The Bark for Life is also borrowing a bit 7921. now at Bark for Life events, helps the ple selling crafts and vendors with treats, food from the Relay for Life. Since canines are American Cancer Society (ACS) fund research and mementos. There will also be a demon- restricted from the human event, they will be Rich Hosford can be reached by phone at (860) into cancer treatment and to help spread stration from local police canines and music honored here with a “blessing of the dogs” in 928-1818 or by e-mail at rich@villagernewspa- awareness of cancer prevention and neces- and entertainment throughout the day. The the morning to jumpstart the walk. There will pers.com.

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It is different the maze, he or she can find clues seven minute story on the theme “In THOMPSON — Everyone is invit- The theme of this year’s corn than what most expect, but is better that answer the questions and find A Quiet Corner.” The slam will ed to come and get lost in the Fort maze is the “History of Ice Cream.” because it is free of chemicals, Orr pictures to copy to unveil a hidden begin at 1 p.m. Hill Farms Corn Maze, and then, The farm recently started selling explained. message. As one does so, a person “The story can be a personal once they find their way out, to “Farmer’s Cow” super premium ice There are two corn mazes at the will learn about the history of ice reflection, about a visit to a place in enjoy some locally produced ice cream. The treat, made in Fort Hill Farms. The main maze cov- cream and some fun facts about the Quiet Corner or just have the cream and, this Saturday only,listen Manchester, is made with milk from ers seven acres and has about three farming. area be a backdrop,” Strean said. “I to stories from around the area. Fort Hill Farms. Farm owner miles of trail. Orr said that if some- “The maze is not about speed, wanted to make the them as broad The 9th annual Fort Hill Farms Kristin Orr said she wanted the one undertakes the maze and tries about getting through in a certain as possible so people can interpret it Corn Maze is now open and ready maze to be focused on ice cream to to find all of the clues, the entire amount of time,” Orr said. “We as they see fit.” for adventurous spirits to come and highlight what a local farm can pro- experience can last about 90 min- want people to do the game sheet The person that tells the best story try and find their way through, all duce. utes. and learn about farming and the his- will win a Hot Air Balloon flight by while learning something about “We wanted to do something with There is also a smaller maze for tory of ice cream. We want them to Brighter Skies Ballooning, in South agriculture and the history of ice what we make,” she said. “The milk people who do not wish to walk the come out of the maze with a better Woodstock. cream as they do so. is local, and you can meet the family length of the larger one. This maze understanding of agriculture.” “When you need a break from the The maze is open Sunday through that feeds and milks the cows. When only takes about 30 minutes to com- What the maze is not, Orr said, is crowds at the Woodstock Fair this Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and you buy local, you are one step from plete. a Halloween theme. She said there weekend, come out and listen to on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. the producer. You can get to know In each maze, both children and are many Halloween corn mazes in some stories in a beautiful and to 10 p.m. The maze will be open and trust them.” adults will feel the potential of get- the area and at Fort Hill Farms she peaceful farm,” Stearn said. “This through Sunday, Nov. 7. The price of The Farmer’s Cow Ice Cream is ting lost. Orr said the corn has wanted to focus on agriculture and has the same spirit as the county entry into the main maze is $12 for also more natural than most mass- grown up to 10 feet high, or “as high life on a modern farm rather than fairs — getting back to life on the adults and $10 for children under 12 produced brands, Orr said. There as an elephant’s eye,” sufficiently ghouls and ghosts. farm.” years of age. There is also a smaller are no dyes or colorings, which high to let everyone jump into the “We want people to have an agri- For an example of a story about maze that is only $7 per person. Fort means that the mint chocolate chip maze experience. cultural experience without having life in the Quiet Corner, call (617) Orr said the to wait until the fall,” she said. “In 499-9662 to hear “A Homecoming,” maze is sup- summer there are not many farm- told by Stearns. posed to be edu- related activities so we wanted to POLICE LOG cational. Before show that a farm can be fun at any- Rich Hosford can be reached by entering the time. We want people to get a bigger phone at (860) 928-1818 or by e-mail at maze each per- picture — that beauty is part of the [email protected]. Editor’s Note: The information contained in Ballouville Road, Apartment A, Killingly. son is given a farm experience.” these police logs was obtained through either Charged with 3rd degree assault. two-page work- Also, on Saturday, Sept. 4, the press releases or other public documents kept book filled with farm will host an “A-Maze-Ing Story by each police department, and is considered to questions and Slam,” hosted by professional story- be the account of police. All subjects are consid- THOMPSON spaces for teller Carolyn Stearn. People are ered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Sept. 2

Maxx Marino, 18, of 19 View Road, BROOKLYN Thompson. Charged with use without per- mission. Saturday, Sept. 4 Saturday, Sept. 4 Frank Johnson, 23, of Broad Street, Danielson. Charged with breach of the peace John Prior, 48, of 1258 U.S. Route 1 Highway, – exhibiting/distributing sexually explicit Whiting, Maine. Charged with disorderly material and 2nd degree reckless endanger- conduct, 3rd degree assault and 2nd degree ment. strangulation. EASTFORD Sunday, Sept. 5 Delbert Cheever, 34, of 12 Elm St., Webster Sunday, Sept. 5 Mass. Charged with driving under the influ- ence, evading, operating a motor vehicle with Melanie Mcgee, 46, of 250 South St., Vernon. a suspended license and making an illegal Charged with operating a motor vehicle turn. under the influence of drugs/alcohol. WOODSTOCK DANIELSON Friday, Sept. 3 Thursday, Sept. 2 Courtesy photo Robert Torteson, 21, of 20 Hope Avenue, An aerial shot of the Fort Hill Farm Corn Maze in Thompson. The maze will be open until Sunday, Nov. 7, Michael Geer, 22, of 17 Elm St., Apartment A, Oxford, Mass. Charged with interfering with at Fort Hill Farms at 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson. Brooklyn. Charged with breach of the peace a police officer. and threatening. Saturday, Sept. 4 Friday, Sept. 3 Jessica Lambert, 23, of 56 Prospect St., Jessica White, 31, of 17 Fernwood Drive, Woodstock. Charged with breach of the Thompson. Charged with failure to peace. pay/plead. Maxine Malnor, 21, of 370 Route 19, Woodstock. Charged with breach of the peace KILLINGLY and carrying a weapon without a permit. Tuesday, Aug. 31 Sunday, Sept. 5

Scott Evans, 37, of 37 Country Club Road, Stanton Brown, 22, of 212 Robin Wood Dayville. Charged with 4th and 6th degree lar- Boulevard, Killingly. Charged with violation ceny. of probation.

Courtney Cluck, 20, of 5 Wayne Dr., North Laurie Forrest, 45, of 15 Pine St., Seabrook, Windham. Charted with operating a motor NH. Charged with 3rd degree assault and vehicle with a suspended license and failure breach of the peace. to wear a safety belt. Donald Roberge, 40, of 20 Cable Ave., Wednesday, Sept. 1 Salsbury, Mass. Charged with 3rd degree assault and breach of the peace. Steven Pisano, 29, of 472 Wauregan Road, Danielson. Charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol. Thursday, Sept. 2 Watch the Prices FALL Charles Lewis, 35, of 146 Church St., Thompson. Charged with operating a motor in September vehicle under the influence and 2nd degree assault – using a motor vehicle under the influence.

Justin Coco, 25, of 59 Broad St., Apartment B, Danielson. Charged with disorderly conduct – fighting and 3rd degree assault.

Michelle Peloquin, 36, of 59 Broad St., Apartment B, Danielson. Charged with disor- derly conduct – fighting.

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elebrated local performer Joe Macey will play at 420 ing as of late, the Main Restaurant in Sturbridge this Saturday, Sept. answer would be — NOT SO C11, from 7:30 p.m. everywhere. One As a solo acoustic performer Joe performs classic Friday night you may QUIET acoustic hits from the 50s thru today. With an easy on the find him singing in ears voice, solid guitar work, and the true ability to enter- Narragansett, R.I., CORNER tain any audience, a Joe Macey a show is one to catch. For while the next night he those of you wondering where else Joe has been perform- may be at a camp- MARK ground in Maine or RENBURKE even enter- taining at your back yard barbecue. The fact is Indian Summer Joe is a warrior of the road, having logged thousands of performances over the last 30 years from the New England states to Nashville, Tenn. During the early 90s Joe had one of the top five most highly celebrated and successful country bands in New England. He has opened national shows for country legends including George Jones, Waylon Jennings and Dine under our tent with live music Charlie Daniels. Though these days you can find him performing more locally,he continues Friday evenings. to tour at pace many could not keep up with, all 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Reservations recommended while also maintaining a full-time day job and raising a family. Despite the sleep deprivation and the sacrifices it takes to be a live per- former,at age 52, Joe sounds better than ever — much like legends David Gates (Bread), James Taylor, and the late John Denver whose live performances also got better with age. Check him out at Statz Sports Bar on Friday, Sept. 10, in North Brookfield, Mass., 420 Main on Saturday, and on Saturday Oct. 16, at Chuck’s Steakhouse in Auburn. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10 • RiggaGoo, 9 p.m., Lake Lashaway Inn, 308 East Main St., East Brookfield, Mass. • Mulligan’s Fancy, 9 p.m., Fiddler’s Green, Worcester, Mass. • The Last Call Band, 9:30 p.m., Firefly’s, 350 East Main Street, Marlborough, Mass. • TripleShot, 9 p.m, Wales Irish Pub, Wales, Mass. • Kendall Miller Band, 420 Main Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass. • Rob Adams, 7 to 11 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass. • Fever Band, 8:30 p.m. To 12:30 a.m., The Village Lounge, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. • Lisa Martin “Songwriter Sessions”, 7:30 p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, Conn., $5 • SIDEWALK SALLY, 9 p.m., Sticks Tavern, Route 44, Glocester, R.I. SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 • Andy Cummings, 8 p.m., Spruce Street Tavern, Clinton, Mass. • The FRANKS, 9 p.,m, Ye Olde Tavern, West Brookfield, Mass. • Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville’s Pub, 40 Chestnut Street, Spencer, Mass. • Brett & Lisa of “She’s Busy,” Chuck’s Steakhouse, Auburn, Mass. • Joe Macey, 420 Main Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass. • All Folked Up. 9 p.m., Admiral T.J. O’ Brien’s, 407 Main Street, Sturbridge, Mass. • Rob Adams, 7 to 11 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft at The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass. • Kathleen Pemblem 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, Conn., $12 • Mark Renburke, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle at The Laurel House, Dayville, Conn. • Acoustic Open Mic, 7:30 to 11 p.m., Woodland Meeting House, 115 E. Killingly Road, Foster, R.I. • Hard Knoxx, 9 p.m., The Music Lady, Central Village, Conn. SUNDAY SEPT. 12 • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3 to 7 p.m., Chooch’s, North Brookfield, Mass. • Wibble & Friends, 3 to 6 p.m., Lake Lashaway Inn, 308 East Main Street, East Brookfield, Mass. • The Bad Tickers, 3 to 6 p.m., The Lashaway Inn, E. Brookfield, Mass. • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I. MONDAY, SEPT. 13 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7 p.m., Chuck’s Steakhouse, Route 20 West, Auburn, Mass. TUESDAY, SEPT. 14 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass. WEDNESDAY SEPT. 15 • Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The Lashaway Inn, 308 E Main Street (Route 9 west- bound), East Brookfield, Mass. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Beatnik’s, Worcester, Mass. • Open Mic w/ Russ Mineau, 7:30 p.m., Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, Conn.

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THURSDAY SEPT. 16 To have your open house listed in • Bad Tickers, 8 p.m., Statz Sports Bar & Grill, North Bookfield, Mass. • S-Kalators Band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., Gilrein’s, Worcester, this directory Mass. • Boys of the Town, 7:30 p.m., The Copper Stallion, Sturbridge, Mass. • Rob Adams, 6 to 10 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ The please contact Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass. • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, Webster, Mass. • Open Mic w/ ROAD, 8 p.m., The Village Lounge, Route Tara @ (860)928-1818 171, Woodstock, Conn. If you’re a live act that would like to be featured, know of ® someone else who is, or simply want to let us know about an Tell your Realtor upcoming gig, email me at the address below. Events must be within 10 miles of the readership area and submitted to me by 7 p.m. Thursday of each week to be printed the following The Villager sent you! week’s papers. Keep the music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern CT & Central MA! E-mail Mark: gettingin- Courtesy photo [email protected] Joe Macey

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Town of Eastford Building, 16 Westford Road, Eastford, CT. and Public Need for the construction, lation. Chair Mark Parker. Connecticut Dated at Eastford this 31st day of August, maintenance and operation of a telecom- September 10, 2010 Inland Wetlands and Watercourses 2010. munications facility located at Alternate Commission Susan Patenaude Site B at 445 Prospect Street, Woodstock, TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Notice of Decision Recording Secretary Connecticut. This application record is The Planning & Zoning Commission has On August 26, 2010, the Inland September 10, 2010 available for public inspection in the scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, Wetlands and Watercourses Commission Council’s office,Ten Franklin Square, New September 16, 2010 at the Woodstock Town made the following decision: NOTICE Britain, Connecticut. Hall, 415 Route 169, 8:00 p.m., lower level, File # 10005 Charles T. Rukstela DBA Pursuant to General Statutes § 16-50p (e), September 10, 2010 for the following application: #594-10-08 Rukstela Charter Service, 92 Woodward the Connecticut Siting Council (Council) Christopher W. Wootton, 489 Rte 197 – Road, Brooklyn, CT. Construct a charter bus announces that, on August 26, 2010, the TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Change of use on existing special permit. facility including parking, septic system, well Council issued Findings of Fact, an At the August 30, 2010 Special Meeting of Chair Jeff Gordon. and associated grading. Approved with con- Opinion, and a Decision and Order the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses September 3, 2010 ditions. approving an application from Cellco Agency, the following application was September 10, 2010 Details can be found in the minutes filed Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a approved: #07-10-12 William Klansek, at the Town Clerk’s Office, Town Office Certificate of Environmental Compatibility Center Cemetery Road – Dry hydrant instal- VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010 B3 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to sjarvis@villagernewspa- pers.com, or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Geraldine A. Morar, 46 Emma H. Rousseau, 89 DANIELSON — Connecticut; her stepdaughters, Crystal SOUTHBRIDGE — She was predeceased by a brother, Robert Geraldine A. (Kidd) Maxwell, and Connie Maxwell of Emma H. (Courtemanche) Courtemanche, and two sisters, Rita Vincent Morar, 46, formerly of Connecticut; her brothers, Alex Fusco, Rousseau, 89, of 37 Crystal and Helen Nason. Youngstown, Ohio, lost Ronnie Fusco, and Charlie Fusco all of Ohio; St., died Wednesday, Sept. She was born in Southbridge the daughter her battle to cancer on her sister, Amber Fusco of Struthers, Ohio; 2, in the UMass Memorial of Flavien and Amelia (Duclos) Thursday, Sept. 2, in 14 grandchildren; her companion Bruce Medical Center, University Courtemanche. UMass Memorial Barbeau; and numerous friends. Campus, Worcester, after a Emma worked at the American Optical Co. Hospital, Worcester, Mass. At Geraldine’s request, services will be pri- brief illness. in Southbridge for 40 years, retiring in 1982. Born in Youngstown, vate. A memorial service will be announced Her husband, Gerard J. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish she was the daughter of the Grace Browning at a later date. Rousseau, died in 1956. in Southbridge. She was a member of St. of Danielson. The Gilman Funeral Home has been She leaves four sons, Gerard Rousseau and Rita’s Society of St. Mary’s Parish in In addition to her mother, Geraldine is sur- entrusted with arrangements. For guestbook his wife Deborah of Dudley, John Rousseau Southbridge and a former member of the vived by her sons, David Kidd, Matthew visit www.gilmanandvalade.com. and his wife Maria of Mount Dora, Fla., Ladies Auxiliary of the Southbridge Elks “MJ” Kidd, and Roger W. Maxwell, Jr. all of Edward Rousseau and his long time compan- Club. ion Joan Muller of Woodstock, and Marcel She was an avid bingo player. Rousseau and his wife Cindy of Woodstock; a Her funeral was held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, daughter, Lucille Bonin of Charlton; a broth- from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Joseph W. LaFantasie, 73 er, Leo Courtemanche of Dudley, Mass.; four Hamilton St., followed a Mass in Sacred Heart sisters, Mary Jeanne Adamuska of Webster, Church, 30 Charlton St. Burial was in St. DUDLEY, Mass. — Lauren and Erin of Douglas, Mass.; two sis- Mass., Sr. Marie Rose Courtemanche of Mary’s Cemetery. Joseph W. LaFantasie, 73, ters, Florie LaFantasie of Reseda, Calif., and Putnam, Juliette Bertrand of Brimfield and Donations may be made to the American passed away Saturday, Elsie Krajewski of Danielson; and numerous Pauline Courtemanche of Southbridge; 15 Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, Aug. 28, at UMass in extended family members and friends. grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 10 MA 01701. Worcester. He was predeceased by his siblings, Ethel great-great-grandchildren and many nieces For more information, visit www.morrillfu- He was the son of the Ratasep, Ern, Lee, Ed and Will LaFantasie. and nephews. neralhome.com. late Irene and Delbert He will be sadly missed by all the lives he LaFantasie. touched. He leaves behind his A graveside service was held Saturday, companion of 27 years, Julie McDonald; two Sept. 4, in Westfield Cemetery. daughters, Lisa Bates and her husband, Donations in his memory may be made to Anthony R. Harwood, infant Michael, and their two children, Kevin and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Amanda of Dayville, and Melissa Sarette and Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Tillinghast DANIELSON — Anthony R. Harwood, uncle, Joey Ginese of Danielson and his aunt, her husband, Jason, and their child, Isabella Funeral Home, 433 Main St., Danielson, infant son of Ronald W. Harwood Jr. and Theresa Rogers of Hudson, Mass. of Danielson; Julie’s son, Alex McDonald, directed the arrangements. Melanie (Ginese) Harwood of Francis Street, Visiting hours were held Tuesday, Sept. 7, and his wife, Sally and their two children, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, in UMass Memorial in the funeral home. Hospital, Worcester, Mass. A Funeral Service was held in the Gilman In addition to his parents, Anthony is sur- Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, on vived by his twin brother, Andrew Harwood; Tuesday, Sept. 7. Burial was in Westview Natalie M. Sarantopoulos, 89 his maternal grandparents, Kevin and Robin Cemetery. Ide of Dayville, and Mark and Cathy Ginese For guestbook, visit www.gilmanand- BROOKLYN — Natalie M. Sarantopoulos, gourmet cooking, her modesty and friendli- of Shrewsbury,Mass.; his paternal grandpar- valade.com. 89, of Barrett Hill Road, died Aug. 30, sur- ness. ents, Rod and Sharon Ashley of Putnam; his rounded by her family. A family service will be held at Natalie’s Mrs. Sarantopoulos is survived by her hus- home residence on a date and at a time to be band of 58 years, Nicholas G. Sarantopoulos; announced. a grandson, Peter S. Crelan of Brooklyn; her Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Arlene F. Marcy, 94 brother, Albert Mahan, also of Brooklyn and Danielson is in charge of arrangements. many nieces and nephews. SOUTHBRIDGE — Arlene F. (Barrett) Woodstock Grange with a “75 Year Natalie was a private person known for her Marcy,94, formerly of Shaw Road, Woodstock Certificate” for her devoted service and mem- Valley, died Monday, Aug.23, in Radius bership. Healthcare Center of Southbridge. She was a faithful member of the Church of She was born in Hartford, the daughter of the Good Shepherd in West Woodstock and of Paul J. Harvanek, 69 the late Wilbur and Hazel (Keach) Barrett. the Putnam Travelers Club. She was predeceased by her husband, Max She enjoyed traveling, bird watching, horti- YUMA, Ariz. — Paul J. Harvanek, 69, for- Mr. Harvanek was a U.S. Marcy (1981). culture, day-trips to the beach and cherished merly of Webster, Mass., died Aug. 11, in Army veteran of the Vietnam She is survived by her two sons, Ronald many friendships. Yuma, Ariz. War. Marcy and his wife Jean Marcy and Robert An Open House celebrating Arlene’s life He leaves a nephew, Thomas A. and his wife He worked for many years on Marcy; her daughter, Maxine Marcy and her will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at the Michelle Harvanek of North Grosvenordale; the assembly line at the General husband David Osier, all of Woodstock; her home of Robert Marcy, 3 Shaw Road, a great niece, Camile Harvanek; a cousin, Motors plant in Framingham, sister, Eunice Lester, of Quincy, Fla.; three Woodstock Valley. Barbara Weiss of Thompson; and several Mass., before retiring in 1987. grandchildren, Melissa Desrosiers of Memorial contributions may be made to cousins. A graveside service, with mil- Woodstock, Jessica Gill of Braintree, Mass., the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., He was predeceased by his brother, itary honors, was held Thursday, Sept. 3, in and Christina Gregorzek of Thompson; two Watertown, MA, 02472 or online at Terrence J. Harvanek in 1978; by his nephew, Saint Joseph Garden of Peace, Old Worcester great-grandchildren, Tarryn and Hayden; http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.a James B. Harvanek in 1988 and by his aunt, Road, Webster. two step-grandchildren, Heather French and sp. Donations may also be made to the Church Jane Radzik in 2009. The Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, Rebecca Gallo; one step-great-grandchild, of the Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 243, South He was born in Webster, a son of Joseph M. 340 School St., Webster, directed the arrange- Joseph Gallo III and many nieces and Woodstock, CT 06267. and Loretta S. (Zylka) Harvanek. He lived in ments. nephews. The Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Dudley for many years before moving to For more information, visit www.sitkows- She retired from Hale Manufacturing in Marcy St., Southbridge, is directing the Webster in 1969. He later lived in Ashland ki-malboeuf.com. 1980. arrangements. An online guestbook is avail- until moving to Arizona in 1987. On July 30, Arlene was recognized by the able at www.belangerfuneralhome.com. Paul J. Pellerin, 58 Dennis J. Willard Jr., 36 PARKMAN, Maine — Paul J. Pellerin, 58, Mr. Pellerin was an explo- DAYVILLE — Dennis J. Willard Jr. 36, of He was born Sept. 27, 1973, in Putnam, son formerly of Oxford, Mass., died Tuesday,Aug. sives engineer for many years, Kenneth Drive, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, at of Dennis Willard and Paula Lambert. 31, at Massachusetts General Hospital in retiring in 1988. home after a yearlong battle with cancer. Dennis was a truck driver and enjoyed his Boston after a short illness. He enjoyed watching sports, He was the beloved husband of Crystal work. He had also worked for Quikrete. He He is survived by his wife of nine years, four-wheeling, traveling, camp- (Courtemanche) Willard. In addition to his enjoyed fishing, working on cars, helping Robin L. (Bedard) Pellerin of Parkman, ing, and especially loved hunt- wife, he leaves a son, Tyler Willard of others, and spending time with his children Maine; four children, Paul R. Pellerin of Salt ing and fishing. Dayville; a daughter, Breonna Willard of and family members. Lake City, Utah, Michelle L. Pellerin of A memorial service will be held in Maine Dayville; a step-daughter, Karissah A calling hour was held Saturday,Sept. 4. A Holden, Mass., Michael P. Pellerin of at a later date. Broughton; his father, Dennis Willard; his funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 4, at Worcester, Mass., and Ryan O. Collins of Memorial contributions may be made to mother, Paula Lambert and Sonny Tarr who Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 North Grosvenordale; three grandchildren, the Massachusetts General Hospital, was a father to him; his grandparents, Paul Reynolds St., Danielson. Mackenzie, Colby, and Katelyn; and many, Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite and Jacqueline Lambert and Red and Donations may be made in his memory to many friends. 600, Boston, MA 02114. Theresa Tatro; his sisters, Candace Hoffman St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. He was born in Worcester, the son of the Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., of Dayville and Stephanie Willard of Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. late Alice T. (Chapdelaine) St. Jean, and lived Oxford, Mass., is directing the arrangements. Danielson and many uncles, aunts, nieces, To share a memory with his family “light a in Oxford before moving to Parkman, Maine For more information, visit www.paradis- nephews and cousins. candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. 13 years ago. funeralhome.com. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Rose B. Juszczyk, 89 Luco Monopoli, 80 WORCESTER, Mass. — Luco Monopoli, 80, Monopoli, and was a lifelong PUTNAM — Rose B. ing World War II. She was a life of Lake Avenue, died peacefully on Monday, resident of Worcester. (Liguz) Juszczyk, 89, for- member of the Putnam Aug. 30 surrounded by his family in UMass He was a graduate of merly of Fairmount American Legion Post #13. Memorial-University Campus, Worcester. Worcester Boys Trade High Street, died Monday, Aug. Mrs. Juszczyk was a parts He leaves his wife of 64 years, Ann M. School and attended Anna 30 in Lanessa Extended order girl at the American (Dowd) Monopoli; two sons, John R. Maria College in Paxton. Care, Webster, Mass. Optical Company, first in Monopoli and his wife Denise of Worcester He proudly served his coun- Her husband, Walter Putnam and then in and Luke Monopoli of Celebration, Fla.; four try as a member of the U.S. Army. Juszczyk Sr., died in 1975. Southbridge, Mass. before retiring in 1983. daughters, Patricia A. Lewis and her hus- He was retired from the Worcester Police She leaves a daughter, She was a member of Saint Mary of the band David of Danielson, Conn., Linda M. Department Vice Squad and was a member Barbara Ann Luther and her husband Visitation Church. Wilson and Lisa Monopoli, both of Worcester of the Mass. and Southern Mass. Police Edward T. Luther; a son, Walter Juszczyk Jr. There are no calling hours. Funeral ser- and Marie T. Monopoli of Winchendon; two Associations, the Italian American Police and his wife Heather (DeJager) Juszczyk, all vices will be private at the convenience of the brothers, Nicholas Monopoli and his wife Association, the Worcester Lodge of the of Thompson; a granddaughter, Alyssa family. June of Charlton and Giacomo Monopoli and Fraternal Order of Police and the Teamsters Louise Juszczyk; nieces, nephews, grand- Donations in her name may be made to St. his wife Pamela of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sis- Local 170. nieces and grandnephews. Mary of the Visitation Church, 218 ters, Elizabeth Serra and her husband Robert The funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 4, She was preceded in death by three broth- Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260. of North Grafton, Rose Paldino and her hus- from the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., ers, Frank, Henry and John Liguz, and two Arrangements are under the direction of band Donald and Ann Montiverdi and her Holden, followed by a Mass of Christian sisters, Amelia Liguz and Cecilia Przelomski. Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 husband Anthony,all of Worcester; 10 grand- Burial in St. George’s Church, 40 Brattle St., She was born and raised in Killingly, a School St., Webster. children; eight great-grandchildren and sev- Worcester. Burial was in St. John’s Cemetery, daughter of Walter and Annie (Pawelec) For more information, visit www.sitkows- eral nieces and nephews. Worcester. Liguz. She moved to Putnam in 1959. ki-malboeuf.com. A son, Lee M. Monopoli, died in 2008. Please visit www.milesfuneralhome.com. She attended Killingly High School. Luco was born on May 5, 1930 in Worcester, She was a WAC in the Army Air Corps dur- a son of Giacomo and Anna (Fiorentino)

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villagernewspapers.com. Division of Smith and Walker, Inc. Steven W. Farner, Owner ~ Funeral Director B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010 CHURCH DIRECTORY Choosing fear or friendship EASTFORD www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc Congregational Church Weekday Masses: Monday 5 p.m., Tuesday 7:15 a.m., ach of the Abrahamic faiths and moral thing to do. 8 Church Road Wednesday 7:15 a.m. Weekend schedule winter: (Judaism, Christianity, and Fortunately, within the (860) 974-01294 Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 7:45 a.m., 11 a.m. Islam) contains within it BEYOND THE Abrahamic traditions there are also Pastor Mike Moran Weekend schedule summer: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday the potential for exclusion- sources of encouragement leading Summer schedule: Sunday morning services — 8:30 E 8 a.m. ary thinking and the negative PEWS toward peaceful coexistence, coop- a.m., 10 a.m. (child care for 5 and under) St. Stephen Church assessment of the faithful of other eration, and reconciliation among Adult and Children’s Sunday Schools: resumes in Junction of Routes 131 and 197 religious traditions. different religious traditions. The the fall 130 Old Turnpike Road P.O. Box 222 JAMES S. HARRISON Sunday Jr. High and High School Youth Groups: Jews understand themselves to notion that God chose the Jews as a Quinebaug, CT 06262 935-5205 resumes in the fall be God’s “chosen people,” the dar- uniquely gifted people, for instance, Masses: 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday; 8 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: resumes in the fall lings of God’s eye. Christians have a is not necessarily a cause for self- Thursday through Saturday Tuesday Prayer Meeting: 7 to 7:30 p.m. long tradition of interpreting the words attrib- congratulatory behavior alone. The biblical Holy Day as announced Thursday Women’s Bible Studies: 9 to 10:30 a.m., 7 to uted to Jesus in John 14:6, “I am the way the narrative makes clear that the Jews were cho- Weekdays: 8 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 p.m. truth and the life. No one comes to the Father sen to be a blessing. God chose the Jews for a Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc Friday Children’s Pioneer Clubs: resumes in the fall except through me,” to mean that Christians purpose — to lead the families of the earth into Religious Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise Friday Men’s Fraternity: 6:30 p.m. alone will be welcome in the presence of God. one community of justice and righteousness. LeFort Saturday Men’s Fraternity: 7 to 8:30 a.m. And Muslims understand Muhammad to be When the Jews failed to live up to that great Religious education grades 1 through 6, Sunday 10 to the “Seal of the Prophets,” the final, and defin- purpose, as happened frequently in the biblical 11:30 a.m; grades 7 though 9 (confirmation), 10 to Eastford Baptist Church 11:30 a.m. itive messenger of God, superseding all previ- narrative, they were admonished and judged 133 Union Road ous messengers or prophets. by God, and their right to possess the land of 974-1414 Tri-State Baptist Church The confession of faith that makes one a promise was revoked. The ancient Hebrew tra- Pastor Tim Vamosi P.O. Box 404 Muslim, the Shahada, states, “There is no God dition of offering hospitality to strangers and Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on but God. And Muhammad is his messenger.” aliens continued in the early Christian com- Service: 10:30 a.m. Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) Apparently, part of the phenomenon that is a munity and Jesus himself encouraged a pos- Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer 933-8947 religious consciousness of one kind or another ture of radical hospitality toward others. The meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, [email protected] in all human cultures is the tendency of a faith vision of the last day when all the nations of Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen www.tristatebaptist.org Club, junior and sxenior high school, child care pro- community to perceive itself as set apart or the world will be gathered before the throne of Pastor R. Berard vided. superior in value to others. glory (Matt. 25:31-46) includes the blessing of Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. Throughout history in various cultures and those who offer hospitality to the hungry, the NORTH GROSVENORDALE Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. periods of time this proclivity toward exclusiv- thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick, and Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. ity has manifested itself in different ways. those in prison. And Surah 5:8 of the Qur’an Creation Church Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. Sometimes it has led to a religious community acknowledges the reality of religious diversity 915 Riverside Drive separating itself from the surrounding culture and encourages those who would be obedient North Grosvenordale, CT Bible Fellowship Church in order to protect its identity or prevent being to God to compete with one another in doing (860) 942-4760 400 Quinebaug Rd contaminated by or assimilated into that cul- good. “For each among you we have ordained a Lead pastor: Chris Crowe P.O. Box 619 ture. Hence the purity laws of Judaism and law and a way of doing things. If God had Quinebaug, CT 06262 Sunday service: 10 a.m. Islam, the ascetic communities of Judaism and willed, He would have made you a single com- Kidstrack Ministries: nursery through sixth grade 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 [email protected] Christianity,the cloistered monastic communi- munity. But he wishes to test you with that POMFRET www.bfc.org ties of Christianity, and contemporary reli- which he has given you. So compete with one Pastor Dennis Spinney gious groups like the Amish who shun involve- another in good things. It is to God that all of Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 ment with the outside world. you will return, and then He will inform you of 568 Pomfret St. a.m., Worship Service At other times a community’s self-under- that about which you used to differ.” 928-5830 Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., standing as uniquely worthy and solely repre- Therefore, as we assess our own religious Mass: 4 p.m. Saturday; 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer sentative of God in the world has led to a more heritage and how it motivates us today to com- Sunday Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group aggressive and less passive or irenic response. pete or cooperate, to proselytize or to partner Rev. Ryszard Sliwinski, Administrator History is replete with examples across the with, to demonize or to be in dialogue with our Acts II Ministries religious spectrum. The ancient Hebrews’ neighbors of other faiths, we have choices to Christ Church of Pomfret P.O. Box 224 belief that they were a chosen race to which make. Will we be guided by examples from our 527 Pomfret St. 1366 Riverside Drive 928-7026 God had granted perpetual property rights for heritage that fracture and tear down walls of Thompson, CT 06277 a specific piece of real estate in Palestine, the hostility, or demonize those who are different? Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) School Chapel) “Promised Land,” justified (at least for them) Will we seek to collaborate for the common www.actsII.org their “conquest” of a land that had been occu- good or hold on to our prejudices and pre- Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Rector David M. Carter pied by others for centuries. The biblical sto- sumed privileges? Will we see in our neighbor ries of the conquest of Palestine by the ancient of another faith a potential friend or a foe? HighPoint Church Abington Congregational Church 1028 Thompson Road Hebrews are violent and bloody narratives in Sadly, in recently days irrational forces that Route 97 Thompson, CT 06277 documents considered sacred scripture by fan the flames of animosity and fear leading to 974-1476 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org both Jews and Christians. Later on as mistrust and intolerance appear to have taken Service: 10 a.m. Sunday www.goto24seven.com Christians expropriated the title “Chosen residence in the majority of our fellow citi- Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman Services: Sun. 9, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m, Sat. 5pm. People” and a Royal Priesthood for themselves zens. Some attribute this state of affairs to eco- Classes for infants though fifth grade; 24-7 youth in the growth of the faith that originally devel- nomic uncertainty that causes folks to become First Congregational Church of Pomfret ministry oped to honor and emulate the example of fearful and defensive in challenging periods of 13 Church Road Tuesdays 6 to 8:30 p.m.: 6th through 8th grades Jesus, they too justified the use of violence in time. Hostile and xenophobic voices in political Pomfret Center Thursdays 6 to 8:45 p.m.: 9th through 12th grades order to expand the boundaries of discourse and media pundits who profit from (860) 928-7381 “Christendom.” That Jesus nowhere encour- such discord are certainly also contributing [email protected] Emmanuel Lutheran Church aged the use of force to encourage obedience to factors. Additionally, we shouldn’t forget the Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 83 Main St. Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m. a particular religious creed was conveniently religious leaders who tragically persist on North Grosvenordale overlooked as the Crusaders of the Middle insisting they alone know the truth about any Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of every PO Box 221 month at 6 p.m. Ages fought to regain control of Jerusalem number of matters. (860) 928-7038 from the powers of the Muslim World. And So the pathway of reconciliation and dia- PUTNAM Pastor Charles F. Seivard that “Muslim World” throughout the ancient logue among the faithful of the various reli- Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Near East had been forcefully created in part gious communities in this nation and world is The Congregational Church of Putnam by Islam’s self-understanding as the Ummah- an uphill one. It’s not the popular thing to do. Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church 175 Main Street, Putnam Wahida (the One Community) — a unified But as I assess the landscape before us in a (860) 928-4405 768 Quinebaug Road Route 131 Islamic community. Surah 3:110 of the Qur’an world community that is increasingly diverse Web site: www.putnamcong.com says, “You [Muslims] as the best nation and religiously pluralistic and fraught with so Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor 953-5412 Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Saturday brought out for Mankind, commanding what is much irrational hatred and recrimination, it Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra- Sabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings, righteous and forbidding what is wrong.” seems to me that choosing that path is the only tion at 10 a.m.) Wednesdays, 7 p.m. The notion that one religious tradition is sane and loving thing to do. What’s more, let’s The public is welcome to join the church every exclusively worthy in God’s eyes can lead not not forget there are many, many resources in Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church only to antipathy toward others, but also to our separate faith traditions to help us do just worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission 954 Riverside Drive crusades, wars of religion, and horrendous that. Forging bonds of friendship among outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 historical atrocities such as the Holocaust. neighbors of different faith communities may Pastor: David Baird Once the adherents of a particular religious be uncharted territory for many, but I have East Putnam Community Church Services: Sunday services at Putnam United tradition say to conversation partners of found it’s also a path that leads to blessing. 250 East Putnam Road Methodist Church; another faith, “I’m right and you’re wrong,” 928-2193 Wednesday Evening Prayer & Praise, 7 p.m. the conversation partners who are now wrong James S. Harrison is the Pastor of the First Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday become infidels. The logic frequently used Congregational Church, United Church of Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Thompson Congregational Church thereafter to justify violence in the name of Christ, Woodstock. Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 347 Thompson Road God is that infidels become a source of evil and 860-923-2431 the use of violence to destroy evil is the good First Congregational Church Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook 71 Liberty Highway Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, 928-7381 10 a.m., Sunday Pastor John Eckman Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday WOODSTOCK Church of the Good Shepherd Putnam United Methodist Church OBITUARIES 12 Bradford Corner Road 53 Grove St. 974-2047 928-9705 Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor: David Baird Pastor: Brian C. Baeder Susan Conant Godfrey Services: 10:45 a.m. Sunday (9:30 a.m. during the WOODSTOCK — Susan prior to her retirement worked as a secretari- summer) East Woodstock Congregational 220 Woodstock Road Conant (Malsch) Godfrey, al assistant in her husband’s industrial sales St. Mary, Church of the Visitation 928-7449 91, of Woodstock, Conn., agency.She was also a homemaker and was a 218 Providence St. Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, died Monday, Aug. 30, at loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and 928-6535 same time) the Radius Healthcare friend. Rev. Roland Cloutier Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Center in Southbridge, She was a member, and held various posi- Mass., following a long ill- tions of leadership and responsibility in the Evangelical Covenant Church ness. First Congregational Church of Woodstock, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock 63 Grove St., Putnam 928-0486 She was the wife of the the Day Kimball Hospital Woman’s Board of (860) 928-3510 www.WoodstockCovenant.intuitwebsites.com late J. Edwin Godfrey Jr., who died in 2001. Directors, the Woodstock Garden Club, and Holy Eucharist or morning prayer: 9:30 a.m. Leon Engman, senior pastor She is survived by two sons, Joseph E. the American Association of University Sundays. The Rev. Helen Moore will celebrate Holy Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m. Godfrey III, and his wife Carol of Bronxville, Woman. She was also an avid golfer and was Eucharist. Worship: 10:30 a.m. N.Y., and Chester J. Godfrey, and his wife a member of the Quinnatisset Golf Club in Women’s Bible Fellowship Church: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Awana clubs: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays Susan of Charlton, Mass.; and four grandchil- Thompson. dren. She was also the mother of the late Her funeral service was held Sunday, Sept. Andrew W. Godfrey, and sister of the late 5, at 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Putnam Baptist Church Faith Bible Evangelical Free 170 Church St. 587 Route 171 Adelyn Millsaps. Church of Woodstock, 543 Route 169, 928-3678 974-2528 She was born in Providence, R.I., and was Woodstock. Calling hours are omitted and the Rev. Gil Bourquin Service: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday the daughter of the late Andrew and Edna burial will be private at Woodstock Hill Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, Pastor Mitch Santell (Conant) Malsch. Cemetery.Arrangements are under the direc- 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible Susan grew up in Cranston, R.I., lived for a tion of the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. First Congregational Saturday; ESL, by appointment. time in Schenectady, N.Y., and West Hartford, Southbridge. 543 Route 169 Conn., before moving to Woodstock in 1970. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may 928-7405 Putnam Assembly of God Service: 10 a.m. Sunday She was a 1937 graduate of Cranston High be made to the First Congregational Church 25 Kennedy Drive (Children attend for 10-15 minutes before going to School, and a 1941 graduate of the University of Woodstock Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 147, 928-2794 church school class) of New Hampshire. She worked for many dif- Woodstock, CT 06281. Pastor: Gregg McKechnie Pastor James S. Harrison ferent companies in administration, and Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday North Woodstock Congregational Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. 1227 Route 169 963-2170 Yee M. Cheng, 83 Congregation B’nai Shalom (Conservative Pastor Jesse Phagan Synagogue) Service: 10 a.m. Sunday; Bible Study: 7:30-8:30 p.m. DANIELSON — Yee M. dren, Kathy Cheng, Jason G. Cheng, Kyle Sons of Zion building, 125 Church St. Wednesday 928-4496 Cheng, 83, of Waterman Cheng and Jaden Cheng. Lay Leader: Alan Turner, 774-7187 South Woodstock Baptist Church Street, passed away Born in Fuzhou, China, he was the son of President: Linda Simons, 928-4806 23 Roseland Park Road Tuesday, Aug. 31, in the late Mui Ng Cheng. Services: 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday www.southwoodstockbaptist.org Regency Heights of Mr. Cheng immigrated to America in 1978 Hebrew School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday (during the school (860) 928-9341 Danielson. and in partnership with his family founded year). Contact Hebrew School Director Jennifer Sunday worship service: 9 a.m. He was the loving hus- the Jade Garden Restaurants of Danielson Wright at 774-6404 for information. Pastor: Bob Beckwith Special services may be held at our Danielson build- band of Ngor Y. (Lau) and Putnam. Cheng. A service was held Friday, Sept. 3, in the ing, 39 Killingly Drive. Northeast House Church Location: From house to house In addition to his wife, Yee is survived by Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Jehovah Witnesses Time: 1 p.m. his sons, William “Bill” Cheng and his wife Putnam. Burial was in Blue Hill Cemetery in 81 Thurber Road Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 Sarah of Danielson and Sam Cheng and his Braintree, Mass. 928-4442 The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal wife Sau Ching of Brooklyn; his daughter, Memorial donations may be made to Day THOMPSON every Sunday,followed by an open interactive partic- Amy Siow and her husband Dennis of Silver Kimball Hospital, Oncology Department, P.O. ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and Springs, Md., and Mui Wah Chan and her Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. St. Joseph Church 1Cor.14 26-39) husband Zee Huang of Long Island, N.Y.; his For guestbook, please visit 18 Main Street, North Grosvenordale For more information, check out www.house- sister, Ying Chu of China; and his grandchil- www.gilmanandvalade.com. (860) 923-2361 church.info and www.ntrf.org VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010 B5 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Stephanie Jarvis at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

The calendar page is a free service offered for financially distressed families. Scouts Sept. 19 at the Connecticut National Golf listings for government, educational and non- CHARLTON, Mass. already in the program will be contacted Club in Putnam. As part of Rogers’ contin- profit organizations. Send all calendar list- shortly. For more information contact Mark ued involvement in local community events ings and happenings by mail at P.O Box 196, 2010 Annual Model Railroad Show,pre- Collins at 860-974-2443 or collinsmmjsz@hot- and charities, all proceeds will benefit the Woodstock, CT 06281, by fax at (860) 928-5946, sented by the Providence & Worcester mail.com. Special Olympics of Quinebaug Valley or by e-mail to Railfan Club and Museum Inc., will be held Connecticut. [email protected]. Please write from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Overlook Hotel The shot gun start will begin at 1:30 p.m. and “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar and Reception Room, 88 Masonic Home Road teams of four, which will include at least one listings must be submitted for the by noon (Route 31), Charlton, Mass. Admission is $4 SATURDAY, Rogers player, will embark on an afternoon Monday to be published in the following per adult and free for children 12 and under of challenging golf followed by dinner, raffle Friday’s edition. Villager Newspapers will free. Food and beverages provided by Sept. 18 drawings and an awards ceremony. Many print such listings as space allows. Overlook Catering. WOODSTOCK Special Olympics athletes and Rogers employees will also be on hand to support PUTNAM On Saturday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the day’s activities. ONGOING rain or shine — Tag Sale at the Church of Rogers is currently accepting team registra- Reflection On United Nations’ the Good Shepherd, 12 Bradford Corner tions, tournament sponsorships and dona- POMFRET International Peace Day, hosted by the Road, West Woodstock. Our “trash” is your tions. Please contact Angela Walters at 860- Greater Putnam Interfaith Council, will be treasure! All proceeds to aid in the restora- 928-8914 or via Pomfret Food Pantry, for residents of the held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park in tion of our historic building. Contact [email protected] for addi- town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to Putnam. The event will feature a procession Brenda at 860-974-2125 for more information. tional event or sponsorship information. 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 of friends carrying the Greater Putnam Mashamoquet Road in Pomfret. Ground floor Peace Pole from the Methodist Church of POMFRET NORTH GROSVENORDALE entry can now be accessed in the back of the Putnam to Rotary Park, as well as prayers, Senior Center, eliminating the need to climb meditation and music at the park. Children All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast — The Knights of Columbus Council 2087 in stairs. Please bring proper I.D. and proof of will be invited to create peace-based art pro- Saturday, Sept. 18, from 7 to 11 a.m., $7 at the North Grosvenordale will hold its monthly residence (copy of phone or electric bill, etc.) jects to donate to the community and infor- Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Made-To-Order Breakfast at the Knights The Pantry will be open Monday evenings, mation booths will be available. As a united Road, Pomfret. Sponsored by the Wolf Den Hall. The menu consists of eggs, steak, pan- and most Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. act of peace, everyone is invited to bring Grange to support the Pomfret Food Pantry. cakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, corned We will be open on Monday Sept 13, 20, and canned or boxed goods to donate to Daily You get all you can eat pancakes, four beef hash, ham, beans, home fries, and more. 27, and on Tuesdays next month Sept 14, 21, Bread. sausages, scrambled eggs, toast, The cost is $7 per person. When: 7 to 11 a.m., and 28. coffee/tea/OJ. Sunday, Sept. 19. Where: Knights of DUDLEY, Mass. Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North NORTH GROSVENORDALE Grosvenordale. For more information, call FRIDAY, Worcester Model Railroaders Inc. Open 860-923-2967 or e-mail [email protected]. House will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Friends of the Thompson Public Library Sept. 10 137 Schofield Ave. (Route 12), Dudley, Mass. Book and Tag Sale, Saturday, Sept. 18, 9 WOODSTOCK (Stevens Linen building). The club’s 40-by-50- a.m. to 12 p.m., Library/Community Center, POMFRET foot HO scale operating layout depicts the Route 12, North Grosvenordale. No dona- The 2nd Annual Brooklyn for Sensible Boston & Albany line from Boston to tions after Friday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. Growth Golf Tournament, Monday, Sept. “What’s All The Buzz?” by Jerry Horkey, Springfield with a branch line into Rhode 20, at Harrisville Golf Course, 125 Master Wildlife Conservationist and Island and Connecticut. Visitors will be able THOMPSON Harrisville Road, Woodstock. Shotgun Beekeeper — Friday, Sept. 10, at Windham to observe club members operating steam Scramble starts at 10 a.m., $25 pre person County Christian Women’s Connection, The and diesel trains, as well as operate a train On Saturday, Sept. 18, The Ladies Auxiliary pre-registered, $95 walk-in. Best ball format, Harvest, Route 44, Pomfret. Guest Soloist themselves. Attendees will have an opportu- to Thompson Memorial Post 10088 VFW in teams or individuals, all levels welcome, con- Wendy Ambrefe of Danielson and Marilyn nity to participate in a free drawing for a Thompson will hold their Annual Auction tests, prizes, team photos, sponsorships still Moores, Coventry, R.I., former teacher who high-quality train set. Admission/donation at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post Home on Route 131 available! Support BFSG in our continuing tells about life in the most unexpected places. is $2 per person and free for children under in Quinebaug. The auction will also feature a efforts to preserve the economic stability Reservations required by Friday, Sept. 3. 12. bake sale and food and beverages beginning and rural qualities of Brooklyn and nearby Brunch is $12 and free child care. Call 860- at 5 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Community communities. 774-5092, 860-412-0014 or e-mail at WOODSTOCK Service projects. For more information, contact info@brook- [email protected]. All women welcome lynforsensiblegrowth.org, or call Don Taylor to our “girls” morning out! A Fundraising Picnic sponsored by the PUTNAM at 860-779-6387. Woodstock Democratic Town Committee will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Camp Nahaco Swedish Meatball Supper will be held from at Crystal Pond. The menu includes brats, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Putnam Congregational WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY, hot dogs, corn, beans, salads, etc. Tickets are Church. The menu includes homemade tra- $10 for adults, $5 under 12 and $25 for a fami- ditional Swedish meatballs, mashed pota- Sept. 22 Sept. 11 ly. For tickets or more info, please call 860- toes, Harvard beets, string beans, gravy, 963-2483. PUTNAM desserts and beverages. Tickets are $9 for WOODSTOCK adults and free for kids 12 and under. Take- French Canadian Fest from 2 to 9 p.m. at out available. For more information, call Book Discussion Group at the West Rotary Park. There will be food and enter- MONDAY, (860) 928-4405. Woodstock Library will be held at 7p.m. For tainment all day.River Fire will end the day’s our first meeting, we will be reading “Snow event. Sept. 13 WEBSTER, Mass. Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See. The Boston Globe calls this book “Powerfully DANIELSON WOODSTOCK VALLEY Third Annual East Meets West alive, unfolding like a waking dream, haunt- Traditional & Holistic Health Fair, hosted ing, magical, and impossible to forget.” The Danielson Lodge of Elks #1706 will hold On Monday Sept. 13 — monthly meeting of by Life-Skills Inc. and Page Chiropractic Centering around the lives of women in 19th its annual 911 Remembrance Ceremony in the Lake Bunggee Tax District Board of Health Center, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 century China, there should be lots to talk Davis Park Saturday, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. Directors. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Church of p.m. in the Bartlett High School gymnasium about! Call the library at 860-974-0376 for the Good Shepherd, Bradford Corners. in Webster, Mass. Healthy living providers more information. DAYVILLE Agenda will include Officer & Committee and vendors are wanted. Business spaces are Reports and planning for the October 2010 $100 and nonprofits are $50. Spaces are limit- PUTNAM Pet Pals Northeast, a local animal rescue Biannual Meeting. ed. To reserve a space or to sponsor this organization, will be collecting event, contact Cindy Lebeaux at (508) 943- Senior Square Dance, sponsored by Day redeemable bottles and cans to help home- EAST KILLINGLY 0700, ext. 2112, or [email protected], Kimball HomeMakers, will be held from 7 to less and needy animals in our communities or find the registration forms at www.life- 10 p.m. at the Elks Club on Edmond Street in from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wibberley Tire, The East Killingly Fire Department Board of skillsinc.org/events. All proceeds will bene- Putnam. The dance is free of charge and no Junction of Routes 12 and 101 in Dayville. Directors will hold their Monthly Meeting fit developmentally disabled persons sup- RSVP is needed. For more information, call Dry cat food is urgently needed, Purina on Monday,Sept. 13. The meeting will be held ported by Life-Skills Inc. Laura Engberg at Day Kimball Healthcare at brands preferred. Cash donations always at the East Killingly Fire Station on Route (860)963-6384 or e-mail lengberg@daykim- welcome. For more information, call Pet Pals 101 in East Killingly at 7 p.m. If you are inter- DANIELSON ball.org. at 860-546-1280. Please do not call ested in serving on the Board of Directors Wibberley’s! please attend the meeting or for more infor- 2010 Soccer Shoot-Out, sponsored by mation call Cheryl at 860-774-6944. Danielson Elks Lodge No. 1706, will be held SATURDAY, NORTH GROSVENORDALE from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prince Hill Park, 9 Prince Hill, Brooklyn. The event is free for Sept. 25 Emanuel Lutheran Church, 83 Main St., TUESDAY, boys and girls ages 4 to 13. North Grosvenordale, presents an Italian BROOKLYN Dinner, including pasta, meatballs and Sept. 14 STERLING sausage, with onions, peppers, and mush- Come To Tea With Dolly & Me — The rooms, tossed salad, and dessert, Saturday, Book Discussion Group will meet at 2:30 On Saturday, Sept. 18, there will be a Pulled Sarah Williams Danielson Chapter DAR is Sept. 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 p.m. in the meeting room at the Thompson Pork Meal from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ekonk presenting a doll tea on Saturday, Sept. 25, for adults, $4.50 for children. Tickets avail- Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive, North Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Road, from 2 to 4 p.m. Children ages 4 to 12 and able at the door. Grosvenordale. “The Big House” by George Sterling. The cost is $12 per person. For more their favorite dolls are invited to the chapter Howe Colt will be discussed. For more infor- information, call 860-564-2131. house at 36 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, for a BROOKLYN mation, call the library at (860) 923-9779 or e- parade of dolls, prizes, baskets of chances to mail [email protected]. DANIELSON include an American Girl doll, and refresh- Friends of the Brooklyn Library Annual ments. Doll clothes will be available for pur- Plant and Bake Sale, featuring beautiful The Camp Quinebaug Classic “Miles for chase. Pre-paid reservations of $10 per per- mums in several colors and delicious baked Smiles” will be held, rain or shine, at Camp son are required. Seating is limited. For goods. Held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the WEDNESDAY, Quinebaug in Danielson Saturday, Sept. 18. reservations or questions call Lucy at 860- grounds of the The Federated Church in Sign-in begins at 7 a.m. Choices include 100, 774-9457 or Madaline at 860-774-4548. Brooklyn near the junction of Routes 6 and Sept. 15 62, 50, 24 and 8-mile tours through N.E. Proceeds of the event will benefit the chap- 169. Connecticut. Century riders must be on the ter. PUTNAM road by 8:30 a.m. and in by 4:30 p.m. BROOKLYN Business After Hours Social from 5 to 7 DAYVILLE p.m. at the Putnam Bank Main Office, 40 Antiques And Collectibles Appraisal will Main St., Putnam. There will be food, fun, SUNDAY, Tourtellotte Memorial High School Class be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Federated networking and raffles. RSVP to the of 1985 25th Reunion will be held at The Church Chapel, Route 6, Brooklyn. Items will Chamber at 860-774-8001 or e-mail to Sept. 19 Gold Eagle at 8 Tracy Road in Dayville. The be appraised for a fee of $5 each. [email protected]. event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with hors d’oeu- Refreshments will be available. Proceeds of BROOKLYN vres. A buffet will be served and a DJ will the event will benefit the Sarah Williams play all the hits from the ’80s. For more infor- Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the Potato Pancake Festival — Latkes! Placki mation, call Dave Ware at (860) 377-4707 or American Revolution. For additional infor- THURSDAY, Kartoflane! Sunday,Sept. 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. Jackie (Levesque) Benoit at (508) 272-3612 or mation, call Doris at (860) 774-0667. Adults, $8; Children under 12, $4. Dine In or e-mail [email protected]. Tickets are $40 Sept. 16 Take Out. Moriah #15, Masonic Lodge, Route per person. THOMPSON 6, Brooklyn. BROOKLYN Can/Bottle Drive, Bake Sale And Raffle PUTNAM will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the On Thursday, Sept. 16, the Sarah Williams SUNDAY, Thompson Town Hall, Riverside Drive, Danielson Chapter, Daughters of the Artist Reception — Sunday, Sept. 19, from 1 North Grosvenordale. All proceeds will ben- American Revolution, will meet for a 5:30 to 4 p.m. in the Atrium of the Montgomery Sept. 26 p.m. Potluck Supper at the Palmer efit the TMHS Class of 2011 Project Ward Building, join Sheri Sochor and Peter THOMPSON Graduation. Homestead, 36 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn. McFarlin (from McFarlin Fine Art, After the supper, a presentation will be given Woodstock) in their presentation of on “Constitution Week.” You are cordially invited! Thompson Woodstock artist Richard McElroy’s paint- Republican Town Committee is hosting its ings of Cargill Falls and interesting beach SUNDAY, WOODSTOCK 2010 Annual Fundraising Dinner. scenes. Richard has a real passion for the Proceeds to benefit Bob Jeniski, Republican falls and has painted every view and season Sept. 12 Woodstock Cub Scout Pack 27 will hold its candidate for 51st District State you can imagine! Call Sheri at (860) 963-0105 Representative, serving Thompson, Putnam Joining Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. or the products page on NORTH GROSVENORDALE 16, in the Woodstock Elementary School cafe- and Northern Killingly. Event is Sunday, www.artsandframingputnam.com or Sept. 26, at Thompson Raceway Restaurant. teria. This event is for parents and boys www.mcfarlinfineart.com. 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From Bench To Bedside While September is Employing a bench-to-bed- Childhood Cancer Awareness side approach—one of the Month nationwide, at St. Jude hospital’s founding con- Children’s Research Hospital, cepts—basic scientists and the fight against this disease physicians work in tandem to is a year-round mission. translate laboratory discover- Doctors and scientists work ies into cures. This pairing together not only to improve has notably helped St. Jude survival rates for childhood investigators improve sur- cancer, but to develop better, vival rates for the most com- safer therapies to treat the mon childhood cancer—acute disease. lymphoblastic leukemia— “Two major efforts define from 4 percent when the hos- our mission. One of those is pital opened, to 94 percent to provide the best care today today. for every child who comes to The bench-to-bedside St. Jude,” said Dr. William E. approach recently helped St. Evans, St. Jude director and Jude investigators dramati- CEO. “The other is to conduct cally advance the survival research that makes treat- rate for pediatric acute ments better tomorrow.” myeloid leukemia, a cancer of Performance Earns An the white blood cells. Award Smarter use of new and For its efforts, St. Jude was existing tools and technolo- named the nation’s top chil- gies, including more sensitive dren’s cancer hospital in tests to find the handful of cancer cells that survive the Employing a bench-to-bedside approach—one of the founding concepts of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—basic scientists and physicians 2010?11, receiving the best work in tandem to translate laboratory discoveries into cures. first round of treatment, er this year announced an clinical trials to push the cure helped push the survival rate ambitious effort to identify rates higher.” to 71 percent three years after the genetic changes that give St. Jude is financially sup- Ask Your Doctor About diagnosis—20 percent higher rise to some of the world’s ported by thousands of indi- than previously reported U.S. deadliest childhood cancers. vidual donors, organizations rates. Similar doctor-and-sci- By decoding the genomes of and corporations, without entist collaborations are also more than 600 childhood can- which the hospital’s work Heavy Monthly Periods responsible for recent cer patients, researchers hope would not be possible. In 2010, insights into several child- to identify mistakes that lead it was ranked the most trust- BY DR. ANDREA LUKES on women; it affects social, leisure and phys- hood brain tumors, offering to cancer. ed charity in the nation in a (NAPS) ical activities including household duties more targeted therapies to “We are very encouraged public survey conducted by It isn’t easy for many women to and family responsibilities, exercising, combat the diseases. by the progress made to date, Harris Interactive. discuss their periods, including work and sexual intimacy. Time spent Focus On The Cancer but we’re never satisfied,” For more information, go to the 22 million women in the watching children’s sporting events may be Genome Evans said. “We’re focused on www.stjude.org or call (901) United States who suffer from cut short because of frequent bathroom In hopes of accelerating employing the latest technolo- 595-3300. cyclic heavy menstrual bleeding breaks to change pads or tampons. Women progress against childhood gies, new approaches to drug (HMB)—periods that may impact wake up at night because they’ve soaked cancer, hospital officials earli- discovery and innovative through their protection. Individuals can or limit their daily activities, Dr. Lukes especially while they are bleed- become anemic, feel tired and sluggish and ing. HMB can cause anemia and want to stay in bed. Increased Awareness Of Rare Diseases lack of energy. What Causes HMB? Only 11 percent of women who think they In women with normal menstruation, the have heavy periods will discuss treatments body’s healthy blood-clotting process helps to with their doctor. Many will think their bleed- manage the rate of blood flow. In contrast, Helps Patients With Gaucher Disease ing is normal and that nothing can be done. women with HMB experience a breakdown of Unfortunately, those women may suffer in blood clots, or fibrinolysis, which occurs more silence and are not aware that there are effec- rapidly than normal, causing excessive bleed- Map The Right Blueprint tive methods for treating heavy periods. ing during menstruation. Dr. Andrea Lukes, an Ob-Gyn at Carolina In some cases, the root cause of HMB is not Women’s Research and Wellness Center in determined or known. However, a number of (NAPS) ed genetic disease that often when I was out with friends Durham, N.C., answers a few questions to help conditions may result in heavy menstrual In the United States there strikes individuals within the from summer camp and I dis- you learn more about cyclic HMB and start a flow, including a hormonal imbalance, ovary are nearly 7,000 rare diseases. same extended family and covered that they didn’t conversation with your doctor about treat- dysfunction, uterine fibroids and polyps, Because of the small patient affects many of the body’s expect me to live past college. ment options. underlying bleeding disorders and other com- populations and a variety of organs and tissues including That was an eye-opener,” said plications. Michelle. WHAT IS HMB? What Are Treatment Options? Advances in early screen- Historically, women with HMB have had ing and treatment for rare For most of us, it makes sense to think limited options for treating the condition: non- about HMB in terms of its signs and symp- conditions such as Gaucher steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), disease have enabled many toms. According to mayoclinic.com, women such as ibuprofen; hormonal contraceptives, with HMB may: patients to confirm their diag- including birth control pills; and hysterecto- nosis earlier and begin appro- • Experience heavy menstrual flow that my and other surgeries. interferes with regular lifestyle. priate treatment sooner. Recently, the FDA approved Lysteda™ Today, Gaucher disease can • Feel tired or short of breath—the symp- (tranexamic acid) tablets, a first-line, nonhor- toms of anemia. be diagnosed from a single monal prescription medication specifically blood test. • Need to change sanitary protection during indicated for cyclic HMB. In clinical studies, the night. Early and accurate diagno- Lysteda significantly reduced menstrual sis also allows patients and • Use double sanitary protection to control blood loss (MBL) over three and six cycles of menstrual flow. their families to seek out sup- use compared with placebo. The tablets are port networks that can help • Soak through one or more tampons or pads taken only during the menstrual period for up per hour. them cope with the disease to five days, and have been shown to work and share with others treat- • Have menstrual flow that includes large within the first cycle of use. blood clots. ment strategies that have For more information about HMB, talk to worked for them. This was What Is It Like Living With HMB? your doctor and visit www.lysteda.com. The condition can have a profound impact the case for patient Wayne Rosenfield. “I can remember going to Gaucher disease is an inherited genetic disease that often strikes indi- the library after receiving my viduals within the same extended family. diagnosis [Gaucher disease] Take Action—Get Your Child and scouring the research symptoms that often mimic the liver, spleen and bones. material with my father. other disorders, many physi- It is estimated that between Everything we read was omi- A Hib Booster Vaccination Now cians have difficulty diagnos- 1 in 50,000 to 1 in 100,000 peo- nous and offered no hope,” ing rare disorders such as ple have Gaucher disease. said Wayne. “Then a few However, it is found most fre- years later, I saw an article TALK TO YOUR HEALTH-CARE the Hib booster dose then, now caused by Hib. Before the vac- Gaucher disease. quently in the Eastern about Gaucher disease in the PROFESSIONAL TO REDUCE have an opportunity to receive cine was available, approxi- Patients can feel isolated or European (Ashkenazi) newspaper. It was a feeling I’ll YOUR CHILD’S RISK this vaccination to help pro- mately 20,000 children suffered scared because they do not tect against Hib disease. from Hib disease each year have clarity around a diagno- Jewish population, where it is never forget; I was no longer (NAPS) Some parents may be and nearly 1,000 of those chil- sis or treatment path. Those estimated that 1 in 15 people alone. I still have that newspa- unaware that without proper dren under five years old died. who do have a proper diagno- are carriers of the defective per.” No parent wants their child vaccinations, bacterial infec- “Parents need to be sure that gene. Today, patients can benefit to play catch-up, and making sis have often suffered tions such as Hib can pose their child is protected by the through years of misdiagno- Many patients do not expe- from available therapy sure that your child is up-to- health threats to young chil- Hib vaccine, including the rience symptoms of Gaucher options. Patients have a lot to date on their Hib sis and exposure to unneces- dren. Hib is a serious disease final booster dose, against the sary treatments that may not disease until the second be optimistic about, in fact, (Haemophilus influenzae type caused by the Haemophilus serious diseases caused by decade of life, but Michelle doctors believe we are enter- b) vaccination is no exception. address the underlying dis- influenzae type b bacterium Haemophilus influenzae type ease or its symptoms. Neumann was one of a few ing a new era of treatment for Since June 2009 when the and usually strikes children b,” stated Dr. Jerome Klein of patients to be diagnosed with rare diseases. Thanks to Centers for Disease Control Gaucher disease (pro- less than five years old. Hib is Boston University School of nounced: go-shay) is a chron- Gaucher disease at birth. ongoing efforts, future gener- and Prevention (CDC) reinstat- a bacterial disease and if it Medicine. “At the time I was diag- ations of patients may have ed the Hib booster dose they ic and progressive disorder spreads can cause serious Ask your health-care profes- with a varying age of onset nosed, it was tabula rasa—no the proper blueprint to man- have been encouraging par- problems including: meningi- sional to check your child’s one knew how to treat, you age their Gaucher disease. ents and health-care providers and with many different tis (infection around the immunization record and symptoms that can range just treated the symptoms for To find out more informa- to “catch up” those children brain), pneumonia, severe ensure that your child is up-to- Gaucher disease. Having tion about Gaucher disease, who missed the immuniza- from patients having no swelling in the throat (making date on all his or her immu- been diagnosed at birth, I did- please visit www.gaucherdis- tion. symptoms to severe disease. it hard to breathe), and infec- nizations and find out specifi- n’t understand the gravity of ease.org. Children born between June Gaucher disease is an inherit- tions of the blood, joints, or cally if a final (or booster) dose my disease until recently, 2006 and March 2008 may not bones. in the Hib vaccination series is have received the Hib booster Prior to the availability of needed. immunization because in the Hib vaccine, Hib disease If your child has missed the December 2007, the CDC— was the leading cause of bacte- booster dose, health-care prompted by limited supply of rial meningitis among chil- experts agree, it’s time to get the vaccine—recommended dren in the United States. them immunized as soon as that health-care professionals Meningitis is an infection of possible. For more informa- temporarily defer the booster the brain and spinal cord cov- tion, talk with your health- dose of the Hib vaccine (which erings, which can lead to last- care professional and visit is usually given between the ing brain damage and deaf- www.cdc.gov/Features/HibDi ages of 12 and 15 months). ness, and is just one of the sease/. Children who didn’t receive invasive diseases that can be B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager CLASSIFIED “Hometown Service, Big Time Results” TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836

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For Truck BEST OFFER 80-Gallon Ruud $275 Material, Etc., Etc. Coolant System 508-344-0195 Paid $1600 Cultivator Electric Water 508-885-2170 Will Sell For $1000 OBO Call For Appointment 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase With Motor 3-Wheel Electric Heater Only Used Once Weekdays 4pm-8pm 6-Gallon Flood-Type Antique Singer 508-341-6941 Weekends Anytime $300 New Band Saw Handicap Scooter 3 Years Old. Liz And Mike $150 OBO On Stand Excellent Condition Sewing 508-949-7277 Has New Batteries, Brunarhans 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type NEW Lawnmower Lightweight, Great For $400 Webster 508-341-6669 Machine 12-Gun Hutch-Style Coolant System Paying Top Fishing Rods Foxwoods Or Travel. $50 Gun Cabinet Coin-Operated $300 New $500 $150 OBO Dollar With Reels 508-987-6395 9’ Fisher 508-461-9097 $500 FoosBall Table 508-278-2684 Heavy Duty Dry Bar $100 Call 5pm-8:30pm For Silver Coins, 4 Cubic Yard Antique Victorian Or Best Offer 508-867-6546 Silver Dollars, 18-Foot Trailer Highway Plow With 2 Stools Dumpster 8pc. Black Marble All Oak 860-774-8008 Gold Coins, 7000 GVW With Blade For Sale Fireplace $500 Couch Best Offer Set up for backhoe or truck Navy Blue Leather Paper Money. Call For Details $550 Mantle Surround Coleman Electric Bolen Lawn Tractor Good Condition Scuba Gear Generator $1000 OBO Banks Recommend Us! Used 15” Monitor Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, 15HP, w/Grass-Catcher 1986 Hudson Best Offer For Both 5000W, 10HP 774-230-6152 We Travel To You! Used 3-4 Times 4-Ton Trailer $15 Regulator With Octopus, Etc. $425 Best Offer Call (508)461-9097 Leave Message $300 FREE Honest Appraisals GVW 9,500 lbs 860-923-2987 Stihl Chainsaw Dale Ernhardt Sr. 8-Foot Tonneau Cover 860-779-6171 We Operate By The 860-774-3147 Air Conditioner MS290, 20” Letter Coat Golden Rule! In Box X-Chain. Best Offer Whirlpool Window Mount Bowflex Extreme COINS New, With 2 Cars In Case 55 Gallon Plastic With Leg Attachment $325 $150 18-Foot Pool With Remote Control. State Quarters L&L Coin Drums 17,800 BTU Paid $1500 New Craftsman Air 508-434-0315 w/Locking Steps Brand New/Never Used! (3 Years Ago) Still In Bank Rolls! Call Tom $800 OBO $20 Each Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’ Compressor 508-450-1282 $400 Will Sell For $850 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. Delonghi 508-473-6350 860-923-3569 Call 508-987-7089 860-792-0482 774-232-0407 $150 Portable Floor Reddy Air Heater Kerosene, 65k BTU Air Conditioner $40 Used One Season Only. Town-to-Town With Dehumifying Function, Traveling Sprinkler 24-Hour Programmable $20 Timer. Was $600 New Spray Doc Sell For $200 3 Gallon Call Scott $10 (508)873-4437 CLASSIFIEDS 586-419-1040 HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS Diamond Ring 14KT 6PR Tiffany Setting Coleman Generator .80CT Diamond TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US 5000W $1000 $350 Call 860-774-0667 [email protected] Reddy Heater 55,000 BTU Diamond Ring $75 Gents 14K Yellow & White Your Ad Will Appear Gold. Center Diamond 1-800-536-5836 508-867-8860 90/100 Surrounded By In All Four Villager Newspapers 6 03/100 Diamonds. Coleman All Fine Brilliance RATES: Powermate 26 Year Old Appraisal Was and our website for one low price. $5560 5000W Generator Will Sell For Same Now! RUN UNTIL SOLD 110V/220V, 20A. 774-232-0407 $ UTNAM ILLAGER Well Maintained. • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses P V 10HP Briggs & Stratton DINING ROOM SET Engine. Recent New • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) Magneto. 2 leaves, 6 chairs. 22 Excellent condition. THOMPSON VILLAGER Runs Well. Used For Power Outages. $200.00. $450 FIRM Call 860-779-6575 $ .00 “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 1 Week 16 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER 508-320-0133 Dining Room • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks $24.00 Colonial Wood Table Solid Wood, 8 Chairs, • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. $ .00 Hutch and Base 4 Weeks 40 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Honey Pine finish. 2 Leafs. Asking $350 $750 OBO Air Compressor & Tools Antique Czech $300 OBO To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: Crystal Set Valued at over $1800. 508-885-0159 You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Hand cut, very ornate. Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) Appraised. Double Window Will sell for $900 New, Vetter High Pro 4 ______Call (508)943-6367 With Screens. ______Measures 76”Long Custom-Made 61”High ______Wrought Iron $650 OBO ______Pot Rack Call 508-259-8805 18 Inch Diameter. $90 Drawtite Trailer Name: ______Wrought Iron Hitch Address: ______Single-Panel Drawtite Class 3/4 Trailer Hitch For Sale. 2” Receiver. Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______Fireplace Screen 31” x 39” Great Shape, Rarely Used. Email (Optional) ______$70 BEST OFFER 508-868-1619 Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-764-7645) Andirons Pictures Emailed $25 On Request Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 (See www.drawtite.com 508-347-9016 Model #75079 For Details) VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010 B9

130 YARD SALES 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE ESTATE Early 2-Drawer Frigidaire Husqvarna Liner Tray New Pavers Simplicity Lawn Tan Genuine TAG SALE Blanket Chest Refrigerator Zero-Turn Mower For Cargo Area/Floor For Tractor Sheepskin Men’s 2008 Subaru Outback Many Styles, Colors, 109 Cole Avenue 4-Drawer Bureau 18.2 Cu.Ft. Model #1Z5223 - 2008 Never Used. Shapes. Half Price! 18HP, 48” Deck, With Jacket Southbridge $450 54” Cut Path, 6 New Blades, .60-.85 Cents Per! Vacuum System, And Size 46, Never Worn. Excellent Condition. Serviced Cost $70 Thatcher Saturday & Sunday Hoosier Cabinet Gibson Electric Stove Asking $45 CASH $150 Sept. 11th & 12th $125 At Foskett Equipment - Brookfield 1996 Dodge Caravan $2500 Have Records. New Engine Parts, Portable Olympia 8am-4pm Glassware GE Washer & Dryer 508-867-2224 Simplicity Lamps Moving, Must Sell! Runs Great! Typewriter The Larochelle Estate - All $75(Each)/$125(Pair) Paid $7102 $700 Snowblower In Case. In Good Condition High Quality And Excellent Old Dishes Asking $4500 Living Room Set Serviced Last Year Condition Bunk Beds Very Good Condition. $75 Excellent Condition $500 Call (Cell) $500 FURNITURE: Antique 860-576-0695 Beige Microfiber Couch. Saab 1997 900S Vintage Royal Typewriter Eastlake Sofa w/Matching Other Antiques Cold A/C, New Tires & Echo Backpack Available! Mirrored Dresser Large Side Chair, Table Model Arm Chair; Hitchcock w/8 Drawers & Cabinet Matching Ottoman. Battery Leafblower $35 OBO Maple Kitchen Table w/3 508-764-8801 Ingersol Model $2200 $400 Asking $390 CASH $200 508-756-3690 Leaves, 6 Pillow-Back, 4016 High Wheel You Pick Up! Stenciled Chairs; Stenciled Queen-Sized 508-930-2680 Troybilt Rototiller Plus Many Other Items! Electrical Material Mattress/Bed & Box Garden Tractor 508-476-7424 2-Drawer Stand; Ethan Industrial, Commercial, One Owner, 146 Hours, North Brookfield Used 5 Times, Like New! TOOL SHEDS Allen Dining Room Table w/Frame $700 Residential $250 Hydrostatic Drive, Made of Texture 1-11 w/2 Large Leaves, 6 Side Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Living Room Sofa 860-774-1950 SLEEPER COUCH Chairs, Sideboard & Pads; 48” Mower, Rear Hydraulics, Wide corduroy, light beige. 8x8 $625 Coils, Overloads, Fuses, 27” Sony TV B&S Vanguard Commercial 8x10 $800 Large Maple Hutch; Breakers, Meters, & Chair Seldom used -- Lighted Etagere; Dropleaf w/Stand V-Twin. Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime 8x12 $875 Punches, Pipe-Benders. $200 NordicTrack in perfect condition. End Table; Nests Of $6500 New Frame, Excellent Quality. $200.00 8x16 $1175 New Recessed Troffer GE Microwave NOW $2,500 OBO AudioStrider 990 Tables; Footstools; Floral Pattern, Country Also large library table Delivered And Campaign Chest; Tapestry Flourescent 3-Tube $50 860-774-6539 Styling. Call 508-867-3332 T-8 277V Fixtures Elliptical For Sale Built On-Site Upholstered Armchairs & Most Items Under A Solid Wood Coffee Excellent Condition! or 508-885-3333 Other; Queen Bedroom Enclosed Year Old John Deere 2243 Other Sizes Available $56 Each & End Table Sells For $999 Set; Twin Beds; Dressers; Call Wayne Greens Mower Will Take $600 Call 413-324-1117 Cedar Chest; Knee-Hole Call 5pm-8:30pm $5900 OBO Over $3500 New 860-997-2363 $800 Steals It! Cheryl Small Antique Desk; Tall Walnut 508-867-6546 John Deere 220A Trac Vac Bookcase; 3-Cushion Call 508-949-7040 860-913-6735 Cabinet Walk-Behind Greens Mower [email protected] Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. Ethan Allen Couch; Velour Electronics Full-Length $1995 OBO w/Lock & Key Dual 44-Gallon Containers, Den Chairs; Carved Frame Mahogany $60 Huge Speakers Mahogany Female 508-764-8330 Pellet Stove 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton Chair, Etc. Paid $500 Each Mink Fur Coat Bedroom Set Enviro EF2 Antique Yard Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch LAMPS: Large Astral Asking $300 For Pair Jukebox Full-Size Bed. Highboy, Tractor Cultivator Exhaust. For Massey Lamp w/Prisms; Pair Size 16, Good Condition Free-Standing Ferguson, Will Fit Others. $1600 AMI/Rowe, 45’s Mirrored Dresser, Two Years Old, $100 Cloisonne; Glass; China Sony Surround-Sound Nightstand. Paid $2100, Used Twice 860-935-0355 Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of Used One Season. 508-248-6783 & Brass. System 45’s With Extra Records. Excellent Condition. Originally $2400 508-892-1412 $250 $1200 CHINA, GLASS POTTERY: Full/Queen $400 OBO Asking $1500 Snapper Bone China Wedgwood Set Of 4 Speakers Mission-Style Can Deliver For Gas Money 508-756-6120 774-200-0558 Trees for And Villeroy & Boch $300 With My Pickup Truck 774-289-6982 Roto-Tiller Dinner Sets; Spode, Headboard ONLY Dayville, CT Player Piano IR5003, Used Twice Call 508-949-7040 Sale Bohemian, Waterford, Harvest Cherry Finish 48” Cell 401-523-5670 Manchester Excellent Condition Paid $1295 Hull, Roseville, Shawnee $950 Evergreen Trees, Colorado High. Unused, Still In Box. China Set 150 Rolls Go With It Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, (Bo Peep Pitcher), ELECTRONICS $90 Jukebox 24K Gold, Complete, $850 TracVac Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Swarovski, Baccarat, (Sturbridge, MA) Used Godfather For Sale 8 Servings. Used Only A 508-234-9020 Model 385-IC/385LH Excellent Privacy Figurines & Decorator SAMSUNG LN52A850 1951 Rowe AMI Few Times For Special Used Once. Border/Ornamental Items. Theme Horns Pool Filter Paid $1300 All 10 trees for $85. LCD 1080p HDTV Set Of Six Model “D” 40 Occasions. RUGS: Karastan 10x14 Plus Sugar & Creamer. Hayward S180T1580 Series $1100 Kirman; Oriental-Style 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin $50 Excellent Condition. High Rate Sand Filter Call 508-278-5762 120Hz RSS Converted To Play 45’s. Large Bowl & Platter, Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro 9x12 & Runners; Excellent Condition. System. Evenings Hand-Braided Rug, Etc. $3099 Call 860-774-7194 Holds 20 Records. Half Price - A-1 Condition Spare Tubes & Service $100 OBO & Vac Pro $1799 774-289-1871 $250 or Best Offer Models 72085, 72285, ACCESSORIES: Steamer Gas Fireplace Manual. Great Sound, 860-412-0210 Trunk; Silver-Plated Tea Real Solid Wood. 72295 Trestle-Style SONY VCR/VHS Log Set Miscellaneous Used Twice Set; Brass Candlesticks; SLV-780HF $2000 Paid $2772 Library Table Sewing Machine & Brand New, Original 774-200-0501 Items Potbelly Stove $1900 Antique, 72”x32”Wide Accessories; TV’s; $199 Unopened Box. Boards. $99 $60 Mirrors; Linens; Oil R.H. Peterson 24” Split Head Skis, 508-765-5763 Asking $175 Painting & Prints Oak Vented Log Set Kawai Organ Bindings & Poles NordicTrac SONY DSC-H1 Also (Including Edna Hibel); With 24” Triple-T Burner Asking $2000 Never Used! $50 Large Quantity Of Baking Digital Camera Either Gas Or Propane. $150 Antique Victor Victrola, 4-Foot Steel Shelves 1850’s Melodeon Organ, Items And Kitchen $299 Original $650 Tools Pioneer & Technics Equipment; Outdoor MUST SELL! All Kinds Of Home Tools Very Heavy Duty And More $179 Stereo Components $50 508-248-1951 Furniture; Quantity Of $400 OBO Some New, Some Lightly Best Offer Designer Clothing & SONY FX330 860-928-5266 Used 413-245-7388 Shoes (Small Sizes) Video Camcorder 508-347-3380 Call 508-949-7040 Trumpet Numbers at 7 am $299 Gas On Gas Stove Pratt & Whitney $100 Perfect Working Order Mitsubishi 65” Directions: $149 Kerosene Lamp Flat-Belt Driven Electric/Acoustic Guitar Main Street To Marcy $250 Projection TV Solid Oak Vinci Brand $100 Email For Additional Info $25 Metal Lathe Street To Dresser Street BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 With Oak Entertainment L-Desk & Hutch 508-847-6913 To Cole Avenue & Pictures Center Overall Dimensions; SOUND SYSTEM Music Box 7’ Long By 2’ Wide $2999 [email protected] $700 $1995 NOTE: Stein (German) Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw TT Custom Fit This Is An $1499 $20 Light, Distressed Oak Wheat, Good Flea Market Tomos 80 Motorcycle Chucks. Integrated Surge Supressor Car Cover Exceptional Sale 3-Speed Auto $450 Call Mr. Desai Items! Power Unit, Storage Curios, For 2002 Roadster PLEASE PARK 1 Pair A/R $500 860-923-3532 Open Shelf (Built-In Lamp) Convertible (Will Fit CAREFULLY 732-309-9366 (Cell) OVER 70 ITEMS Bookshelf Speakers Ask For Ron Various Items, Top Drawbridge Slides Other Years) $150 End Tables Some Antiques (2) Glass-Top With Pride 3-Wheel Forward And Illuminated $90 Entertainment Package Deal ONLY 508-764-1439 Wrought Iron Base Desktop. Excellent Condition. Everything Works $90 For Both Scooter 68”Wx81”Dx72”H Original Cost $260 200 GEN. BUSINESS $45 Kimball Spinnet Walker Carrier, Basket, Light, (Includes Left-L) Center 860-774-1833 Roberts Reel-To-Reel Pine Corner Unit. Height 6’, Piano Horn, 24” Wide Seat. Recent One Owner/1yr Old/MINT Tape Player/Recorder Holds 32” TV, ALSO: Batteries, On-Board Charger. Originally $2400 203 SNOWMOBILES Solid Wood. MOST ITEMS Bought/Serviced Locally. 508-765-1231 Best Offer Great Condition. Yard Tractor Tires Excellent Condition, $500 On Wheels. Directional Tires HALF ORIGINAL Portable - 3 Sections. 508-764-9309 1995 Ski Doo Needs Tuning. All Instructions Included. Sony Wega 32” TV 860-963-7880 23”x8.5”x12” Appraised At $2500 Formula 600cc $100 PRICE! $800 Like New! Used Oval Will Sell 508-434-2822 $150 Fast Studded Track Farm Equipment 508-248-6783 $800 FIRM Arien Tractor Kitchen Table 1993 Ski Doo Cultivator Toolbar 508-892-9103 Arc Welder Prom Dress Beautiful Oak With 4 Chairs And 2 Leaves 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, Hand-Crafted $50 MXZ 470cc 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Kitchen Center Wood-Burning Stove New - Size 4 41”W x 54”H x 23”D With Tilt Trailer Beautiful Paisley Multi-Print 860-928-2677 $350 Jewelry By Oster Fishing Equipment Cabinet For TV All Heated. Many Varieties With White Background. With Recessed Doors. Victrola Lime Spreader Rings Complete Set Of Attachments Archery Equipment Spaghetti Straps. Paid $800 $3200 For All Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. Lucite Bracelets For Food Processing, Purchased From David’s Asking $200 Talking Machine Call Paul 860-923-3092 $150 Cooking & Baking. Machinist Tools Bridal For $200 Earrings Photos Available By Email Floor Model 860-974-7099 And More! Great Condition. Auto Tools Asking $100 $65 508-278-6693 508-764-4103 Call 860-779-0947 1998 Yamaha 508-410-5783 Antenna Tower VMax 500 Farmer’s Hutch 508-949-1320 Square Foot Washer & Dryer $200 Harvest Oak Table 35mm Camera Refinished Chairs 3400 Miles. Kitchen Table Natural Or Painted Finish, Concrete White, Used. $1700 72” Round $250 Call 508-943-3711 w/6 Chairs, Solid Maple. 146 VHS Disney Some Decorated. 508-987-7686 After 6pm $300 Footing Forms 508-333-8090 Must See To Appreciate $150 Movies Very Reasonable! 508-764-4493 SF32 - $45 Each Arctic Cat Fish Tanks 508-756-6120 Amana Refrigerator 508-885-5189 WHIRLPOOL Price Reduced! Wheelbarrow 75 Gallon 774-289-6982 Rototiller $20 Snowmobiles White Side-By-Side, GLASS-TOP 2006 570 Panther Complete Setups, Including Water/Ice In Door. MOTORS Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric Wood Cabinet Stands, Haywood Start. Newly Serviced, (5) Steel Lally Columns ELECTRIC RANGE 2-Up, 579 Miles, 70”x36”x27” 1/2HP 230/460V $200 $275 Automatic Start & Reverse Canister Filters For Salt Or Wakefield Model ARS82265B 7HP Engine. Fresh Water, Heaters, 1725RPM, 56 Frame. $550 Frigidaire Top-Mount Like New Bedroom Set 21.6 Cu.Ft. $45 OBO (8) Antique Milk Cans Pumps, Lights & Extras. Originally $1600 508-234-6096 $110 Refrigerator 1996 ZR580 $500 FIRM Double(Full-Sized) Bed With 5HP, 230/460V $225 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! Mirror, Bureau, And Table. Like New $600 Frigidaire Gallery Gas Dryer Call 508-949-7040 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Round Maple Take Them Both For $5900 $350 508-612-1364 $125 OBO $70 Emerson Microwave Pedestal $25 Fisher 1 1/2 Yard 508-943-8482 413-245-7388 508-340-5334 Ladies Fur Coats 5HP, 230/460V Dinette Table All White, Good Condition. Sander 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Call 508-801-6367 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Hegner 19 Inch New & Refurbished $125 OBO w/12” leaf 4 chairs. St. Joseph’s Used 3 Years, Great Prices. Always Covered Very good condition White GE Profile Scroll Saw With The Look Of New, 1/2HP 208/230/460V $100 Basilica Books 1994 Sea-Doo $2000 OBO With Stand And Not The Price. Large Overhead Door-Opener “Our Gift Our Legacy: 30” Convection Bombardier SP94 $400 FIRM $120 OBO 2 Computer Desks “Our First 100 Years” 4 Almost-New LT Call 508-987-5515 Mink, Raccoon, Fox, (one oak, one maple) Wall Oven With Trailer 215/95R16 Tires After 4pm Shearling, Coyote, 4 Motor Speed Controls $30 each Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Excellent Condition, Runs And More! GE Spacemaker 8-Lug Dodge Rims Hitachi J100, 400/460V 1 Rectanglar Occasional Slight Damage Great. Seat Just Recovered, Long & Short Best Offer Microwave Oven $200 OBO Hewlett Packard Pine Table Antique Beige Kitchen And Vent Low Hours On Jet Pump. 508-885-8940 Has Been Winterized. MUST SELL DeskJet 970 CSE Call 5pm-8:30pm $30 Range GE Profile Leave Message 508-867-6546 $1600 860-428-9452 Color Printer 860-928-2635 By White Warner Induction Stovetop With Automatic Duplicating Landscape Call Deb FOR SALE $30 Mountain Bike Ruby & Diamond 508-943-4565 All For $550 508-965-7077 --Roof slate: $1.25 each Equipment 14K Ladies’ Ring Moving, So MUST SELL 508-764-9309 Timberline GT 508-347-8029 --Window guards: $15.00 Trailer Rock Shox, Clipped Pedals Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct Stereo 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski --Reddy heater: $65.00 Hot Tub $995 OBO (But Have Regular). Great 2 Diamonds Are Set To The Credenza Cabinet Apple Green & Black. --Metal trunk: $50.00 Condition, Very Little Use. Side. Fine Color & With Radio Wilton Pans Less Than 65 Hours. --Wood trunk: $30.00 Moving! Must Sell! Aluminum Folding $300 Good Quality. In Good Condition Different Sizes, Decorating 3-Cylinder 15003cc --7 pairs skiis: $35.00 Beautiful 2006 Saratoga Spa. Staging/Scaffolding Call Chris Documented Replacement Call 10am-7pm Items, Including Tips. Some Supercharged Engine. --Ultra ramp: $40.00 Hardly Used. Empire Model. 2 Sections w/Platforms, 508-798-3560 Value $1375 508-885-6831 Items Used Only Once. 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. --New Littlest Gund bears: Seats 6-7. On Wheels, w/Steps Great For Starting Out. $7500 Stereo w/Tower Speakers. Asking $750 1/2 price 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H NASCAR Call 508-347-5813 Storm Door Everything 1/2 Price Includes Dock & Trailer 413-245-7388 Prewired For Easy Setup. $895 OBO Or Take It All For One Price 508-347-8956 New $12k 30” x 80” Call 5pm-8:30pm Die-Cast Models Shed Door 860-923-2445 FOR SALE: Asking $5500 Never Used. With All Parts. OATS 508-867-6546 They’re Back! Interior Bi-Fold Doors Paid $108 205 B For More Information $5 And Up! Wood Stove Clothes Dryer Some Lumber Sell For $59 508-234-6022 Large Colonial BRAND NEW Vermont Castings Resolute 14’ 2003 Polar Stainless Steel Sink SHIPMENT! MORE! Excellent Condition. Very Bedroom Chest $15 Each ALSO: Kraft Bass Boat Dual Action Bike+Arm HP ScanJet 3300C Metal Door Clean Burning, Firescreen Flat Scanner 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Saddles 508-248-1951 And Warming Shelves & Trailer Exercise Machine Drawers. Mahogany. With 15 Glass Lites, 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, $30 $100 Each Included. 860-428-0656 Paid $500 Shoprider Scooter Left Or Right Hang. $2100 New Minkota trolling motor, Mitsubishi 1080 Series Will Sell For $300 Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. $1000 $40 Asking $1100 New batteries, 48” Big Screen TV 508-347-7520 Practically New! Call Richard 508-943-0277 Excellent condition. Ford Grill Model WS-48311 Blessings Farm 50 H Foote Road 508-885-9046 $5,000. Fits 82-86 F-150 $500 Men’s Suit Call 508-347-3575 $20 Large Oak & Charlton Oak Entertainment Center Size 42 Regular, Black, New! Glass Hutch 508-248-1411 $100 Stove 100 GENERAL Pine Coffee Table 63.5”Wx52.5”H x 19”D Franklin Style 15.5 Foot OMC w/Glass Door, Cabinet. Lighted Interior, Storage Other Items $40 Underneath, Silverware NASCAR Models Wood-Burning Sunbird $75 Dishes, Small Appliances $275 107 MISC. FREE CD/DVD Cabinet Drawer 283 Pieces And More 1989-90 Bowrider 70HP Holds 100 Or More 508-612-1364 $600 1994-1999 Outboard, Very Low Hours. Call After 4pm Gas Log Free Fishing Boat $25 1/64th, 1/87th, 1/144th 30 Foot 1972 Silverton Well Maintained. Galvanized Hunting Camo Oak Twin Bed Hot Wheels, Revelle, Racing 860-935-0112 Never Used 413-262-9990 With Storage Underneath $90 Fiberglass. No Motor. Custom Trailer. 3 Custom Champions, High Covers - Convertible Top, Clothes & $100 Turn Of The Century 508-832-6234 Exterior In Very Good Hillman 8-Ton Equipment Performance, Winners Circle. Condition. Mooring Cover, Custom Primitive Cars, Transporters, Trucks, 4-Piece Living No Trailer. Storage Cover. Roller Set Mostly New, Some Used. Pit Crews. Room Set Sylvania Record 508-461-9097 $2500 OBO Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Pottery Hutch Asking $400 FIRM Model #2-SP Black Couch & Three Chairs, Player 203-879-3221 $1450 Insulated Suit, Jackets, 860-974-2795 Mahogany Framed. Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. $100 Exponent 4/40, Solid State, Greenlee Knockout Good Condition. On Original Stand. FREE WOOD 17 Foot Fiberglass Archery, Shotgun, All Very Good Condition Panasonic $350 OBO Punch Set Black Powder 508-735-9703 Color TV 1960’s or 1970’s, Center Console 767 Pump, 2 1/2”, 3”, 3 1/2”, Call For Prices Very Retro! PALLETS Boat 4” Punch & Dies 508-949-1320 Propane Gas CT-36SX12F Above Fireplace $150 OBO You pick up. Monday thru $475 36” HDS Flat Screen With Victrola 1904-1906 90cc Fuel Injected Motor, Remote & Operating Mantle Friday 8am-noon. 2 Live Wells, Fish Finder. Used Golf Balls Lexmark Printer Heater Instructions. With Shelves & Beveled Victor Talking Machine Stonebridge Press With Load Rite Trailer. 300 Dozen $50 OBO $100 $475 Mirror Electrified, With Accessories. 25 Optical Drive Needs Some Battery Work. $425 Call Excellent Condition Call 508-943-1206 $100 $350 OBO (located behind Southbridge $2000 OBO 860-774-9969 508-892-1679 860-923-9708 After 7pm 508-885-3124 508-885-3124 Hotel & Conference Center) 860-681-6207 B10 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010

205 BOATS 283 PETS 286 LIVESTOCK 310 GENERAL HELP 433 CLEANING 505 APARTMENTS FOR 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY WANTED RENT 1960 16 Foot Pure Bred NORTHERN Affordable Penn Yan Cleaning Service ATTENTION: 40HP Evinrude, Holsclaw Puppies HIGH FARM Advanced We Offer Quality Work At Trailer. Beautiful Classic. Over thirty breeds available. Horseback Riding An Affordable Price! WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANS New Mahogany Deck, Health checked/guaranteed. Machinist Brookside Lessons With demonstrated • Homes & Offices Local History Buff Looking To Purchase Seats & Transom. State licensed. • Carpet Cleaning M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 Pistol $5000 www.laughlinkennel.com Weekend And experience running a Mazak, Terrace 508-341-6941 After-School Availability vertical milling and turning. • Floors War Souvenirs Laughlin Kennel Well Trained, Safe School Programming experience • And Much More! Heat/Hot Water Call 508-987-7161 Horses preferred. Experience REGISTERED, Included! working with exotic alloys, INSURED & BONDED TOP DOLLAR PAID 1970 Sea Sprite Mature, Well Educated nickel, cobalt is a plus. No Dealer Inquiries! 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP 284 LOST & FOUND Instructors Give Maria A Call FREE RENT!!! 508-764-2500 Johnson Outboard. PETS PONY LOVERS Tooling/ All In Good Shape. Affordable 1, 2 and 3 Call Wally At $750 Program Ages 4-7 Manufacturing Starts In September! 442 LICENSED DAY Bedroom Apartments 508-234-5860 Sylvania Vintage LOST CAT Engineer For Rent. www.northernhighfarm.com CARE Stereo Console Named “Ace” Will design a broad range of Spacious, Fully 3-4 Year Old Neutered Male, 413-205-9050 tools including forming and Circa 1960 Applianced. PARTMENTS FOR UCTIONS Solid Oak & Oak Veneer Short Hair (Black & White). cutting tools, and jigs, dies, *************** 505 A 532 R.E. A Cabinet 3 Black Paws, and fixtures for production or Per CT General Statutes RENT research and development. Starting at $671 $75 One White Paw. 286 FEED 19e-87b-5g, Expert in solidworks is All advertisements for • Pool Real Estate 508-868-2860 Lost Near Corner Of required. Auction Linwood Street & Poland Quality Horse Hay Daycare Services in the • Basketball Court Street In Webster, MA Please forward resume state of Connecticut must FREE RENT! Nominal Opening Bids 1985 Ski Nautique 800 Pound Square Bales to or complete an include your license/ • Playground Start at $10,000 Contact Rita McCarthy Timothy & Orchard Grasses application at “2001” 508-943-4298 Fertilize Fields registration number. • On-Site Laundry Heat/Hot Water 131 W. Main St., Stafford Fabrico, Inc. Springs, CT 400 Hours On Engine, REWARD First Cutting $100 Each 10 Old Webster Road, Included! Newer Upholstery. Second Cutting $130 Each 454 HOME INCOME LIMITS APPLY 3BR 1BA 1,476sf+/- Oxford, MA 01540 Affordable 2 Bedroom $4000 OBO Delivery Fee Extra Or email IMPROVEMENT Section 8 Welcome 319 Wildwood Ave, 413-222-2058 285 PET CARE Rock Valley Farm [email protected] Apartments For Rent. Worcester, MA West Brookfield HOME Office Open From: Spacious, Fully 3BR 1BA 1,080sf+/- condo. 508-867-2508 Fax: 508-987-1628 Monday-Friday 1990 Glasport IMPROVEMENTS Applianced. All properties sell: 8:00AM 9:00am to 5:00pm Wed., Sep. 22 at 20 Foot Repairs, Restorations, Weekend & Evening Starting at $797 131 W. Main St., 297 CHILD CARE Renovations Open Bow Ski Boat HELP WANTED Appointments • Pool Stafford Springs, CT New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. Foundation Sill Repairs Open to the Public New Interior, New Flooring. Dr. Day Care’s Decks • Basketball Court Open this weekend, Stairs, Railings, Balusters Drive-On Trailer. Part-Time & • Playground please go to Sacrifice At $7200 Going... Going... All General Carpentry Available williamsauction.com Full-Time Rates NO JOB TOO SMALL • On-Site Laundry Or call 800-801-8003 12 Foot Jon Boat Gone to the Dogs Free Breakfast And Lunch. 34 Years Experience Brookside Terrace for details. Seats, Electric Motor, Training and behavior We Accept CT Care 4 Kids. Hourly Or By The Job 11 Village Drive INCOME LIMITS APPLY Many properties now On Trailer. Call (401)647-7241 References available for online bidding! $1500 management in your Southbridge,MA 01550 Section 8 Welcome home. drdaycare.com W.A. Richard & Sons A Buyer's Premium 508-234-6096 860-481-1685 (508)764-7675 Office Open From: may apply. Positive methods Monday-Friday Williams & Williams used. 298 WANTED TO BUY 9:00am to 5:00pm CT RE LIC#REB0788424 2004 Carver 360 Certified Pet Dog Surrogate JB BUILDING DANIEL NELSON BROKER Sport Sedan Weekend & Evening trainer and member & Appointments (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter APDT Mothers Engines. 7.3KW Kohler $ REMODELING OXFORD Available 546 CEMETERY LOTS Generator, 2 State Rooms, Call Renelle at Needed All Types Of Remodeling Brookside Terrace Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Kitchens - Baths 508-892-1850 ROSS RECYCLING Be part of a miracle 11 Village Drive Two Plots Head, Full Galley. Decks - Basements New PRICE REDUCED email: We Pay More!! Southbridge,MA 01550 In Worcester County [email protected] The rewards are more Painting - Home Repairs $199,000 than financial Memorial Park, Paxton, MA $179,000 All Scrap Metals, Custom Built Orchard At Garden Of Heritage II Call 774-230-8295 Cars, Trucks Seeking Women Entertainment Centers. $1500 OBO For Both 21-43 Non-Smokers Contact Jim At 508-847-6913 Batteries, With Healthy Hill (508)764-7675 Copper Wire, [email protected] 2004 Glastron Pregnancy History Or 401-954-5124 1/2/3 Bedroom 17-Foot Bowrider Appliances... Apartments. 550 MOBILE HOMES 3.0L Volvo Penta I/O, 64 Tucker Hill Rd. FREE RENT 135 HP V6. 1977 Mobile Home Less Than 80 Hours! Putnam, CT 06260 500 REAL ESTATE CALL FOR Webster E-Z Load Trailer, MOVE-IN $70,000 For More Plus Park Share 2 Pairs Of Waterskis. 860-928-7165 Information Call SPECIALS! $10,000 OBO 501 REAL ESTATE NORTH VILLAGE FOR SALE BY OWNER 508-347-2279 Heat & Hot Water Located In Wagon Wheel 888-363-9457 WANTED Included After 6pm reproductivepossibilities.com ONE MONTH Park, Brookfield, MA Same Owners 508-347-3837 Tom & Camila Must Income Qualify FREE RENT! ROUTE SECTION 8 2010 Skeeter CERTIFICATES 2 Bedroom Units New Stuff! WELCOME Starting At $683!! ZX-180 Reconnective Healing 169 Sales/Marketing Ware Brand New, Never Been For Limited Animal Massage Manager Call Time ONLY! Large 3 Bedroom, Family In Water! Animal Communication Red & Black. 115HP Yamaha ANTIQUES Responsibilities Include: 508-987-8121 Park, Pets Welcome! 4-Stroke. 70lb Thrust As Always! 884 Worcester St. • Formulate Sales Budgets ************** Heat And Hot Water Country Living Near Quabbin. Trolling Motor. Easy Load Southbridge MA For Territory EHO Is Included. 14’x67’, Must See Inside! Trailer, Hummingbird 323 Reiki/Feng Shui EQUAL HOUSING Modern & Fully Renovated! Fish Finders. New Batteries. Representatives Natural Foods Looking To Purchase • Liaison Between Customer Must Income New Roof, Windows, Deck, $22,000 OBO Flower Essences Antiques OPPORTUNITY 860-428-6797 And Company Qualify. Plush Carpet And Freshly Alpha Wave Music And Collectibles • Travel With Representatives ************** Painted Throughout. New Single Items As Required, To Promote All real estate advertising in PUTNAM Section 8 Vouchers Boarding this newspaper is subject to Front Load Washer/Dryer, Larson 1997 Or Entire Estates Products 2 Bedroom Large Condo. Accepted. Side-By-Side Stainless Steel Indoor/Outdoor Runs • Ability To Visualize The Federal Fair Housing Act 1.5 Bath Ski-Boat We Buy It All of 1968, which makes it Fridge With Ice/Water, 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Skylights Concepts Please Call Heated/Air Conditioned And Also Do illegal to advertise any One-Car Garage Under. And Stove All Remain. Engine. With Trailer. • Generate Thorough, preference, limitation or $5000 On-Site Estate Sales Descriptive And Applianced, Wall-To-Wall (508)987-1595 $52,900 And discrimination based on race, 508-476-5476 Day Care Price-Accurate Proposals color, religion, sex, handicap, Carpeting, Sliders To For Details & 413-687-9151 Supervised Groups Estate Auctions • Goal Oriented, Self familial status (number of Deck. Washer & Dryer. Other Specials 260 COLLECTIBLES Daily/Weekly Rates CALL MIKE ANYTIME Motivated With Little children and or pregnancy), $1095/Month Large Play Yards Supervision national origin, ancestry, age, EHO Brookfield 508-765-9512 • Highly Adept Interpersonal marital status, or any No Pets Or Smokers Authentic Training Skills intention to make an such Nanatomqua Mobile Revolutionary preference, limitation or First & Security Home Park (55+) Basic - Advanced Education: discrimination. This Group Or Private Call Gary Mobile Home For Sale. War Historic WANTED • BSME Or Equivalent newspaper will not Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Autographs New - Open Enrollment • 3-5 Years In Sales, knowingly accept any 508-341-8672 advertising for real estate WEBSTER Large Kitchen & Living Genuine Original Signature Beatles Items Promoting Technical Grooming Products And Services that is in violation of the law. Room. Screen Porch Autographs Of Record Sleeves, Record Our readers are hereby American Hero Icons. Baths To Full Grooms & Carport. Players, Dolls, Statues, Full Benefit Package informed that all dwellings Prospect Park Rent $100/Month George Washington $2600 advertising in this newspaper Benjamin Franklin $2600 Certifications! Mugs, Toys, Magazines, Send Resume With CALL FOR PRICE Promo Items, Displays, Salary Requirements In are available on and equal Thomas Jefferson $1200 PCSA Levels I & II opportunity basis. To River Mill Estates 774-262-7307 All Have Certificates Of CPR Certified Movie Posters, Etc. Confidence To: complain about Authenticity. Reiki Master 860-779-2469 TEC Engineering Corp. discrimination call The 3 Bedroom Clear Signatures Department of Housing and 508-476-1068 Lighterian Reiki VII 31 Town Forest Road Village Apartments. Reconnective Healing II Oxford, MA 01540 Urban Development “HUD” Mobile Home ICNDF Certified Trainer toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. N. Grosvenordale, CT Now Available: For the N.E. area, call HUD For Sale NFL Autographed Experienced, Caring Staff WAR ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Historical Buildings 2 Bedrooms, Completely free number for the hearing Studio Helmet Collection Individualized Care 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Must Income Qualify Remodeled. In A Quiet Five Ridell Team Helmets Attention To Detail RELICS impaired is 1-800-927-9275 $637/Month SECTION 8 Dayville, CT Park. Close Signed By MVP Icon CERTIFICATES Quarterbacks 508-987-0077 & WANTED One Bedroom WELCOME To Industrial Park And Tom Brady, Joe Montana, 205 Federal Hill Road Live-In Caregiver Shopping Center. Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Oxford, MA Reasonably Priced $745/Month And Peyton Manning. WAR Wanted For Thompson, CT. Call $29,900 All Have COA’s starwoodpetresort.com Two Or Three Including Includes All Appliances $2500 OBO Part-Time Care For (508)943-9567 SOUVENIRS Challenging Female Dementia Bedroom Home Call 860-608-6407 508-476-1068 Any Style All Utilities EHO 286 LIVESTOCK WANTED Client, In Exchange For Free 265 FUEL/WOOD WWII & EARLIER Room/Board With Will Also Consider ONE MONTH N. Grosvenordale 2003 HAWK Cable/Internet/Phone And Waterfront Cottage 510 CA$H WAITING! (Any Lake) FREE RENT CT Dry Seasoned Custom 2-Horse Private Half-Bath. COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Helmets, Swords, Previous Experience Or For Retiree Who’s *Must Income Qualify* Mobile Home For Sale Firewood Gooseneck Trailer Daggers, Bayonets, Downsizing 14x64 Doublewide 128 Cubic Feet Dressing/sleeping area. CNA A Must! Section 8 Vouchers Medals, Badges, Flags, LOOKING TO BUY Accepted 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. Mixed Hardwood Excellent condition. Uniforms, etc. Call 860-923-3774 Will Repair Webster Large Kitchen, Living Room. Cut, Split & Delivered $12,000. Over 30 Years Experience. 2 & 3 Bedroom Laundry Room. $225 860-634-4632 Plasse R.E For Rent Call David 508-987-5588 Apartments Also Appliances Included. One To Four Cord Loads Woodstock, CT 2500 Sq.Ft Plenty Of Cabinet Space. 1-508-688-0847 Available $65,000 Discount For Volume I’ll Come To YOU! 400 SERVICES 505 APARTMENTS FOR & (Utilities Not Included) 7500 Sq.Ft. For Appointment Call RV Logging RENT Rents Starting At 860-923-0421 413-364-2689 Free Standing Buildings. $640/Month Great Space! Bagged Shavings 402 GENERAL SERVICES 300 HELP WANTED Woodstock, CT • On-Site Professional 270 COINS/STAMPS ALSO: Permanent Kiln-Dried Pine Roommate Wanted Management And 2500 Sq.Ft. Maintenance Staff Trailer For Sale Paper Bags. 310 GENERAL HELP 3000 Sq.Ft. Cash To Share Furnished Condo In Wells, Maine WANTED Please Call 9000 Sq.Ft. 3.25 Cubic Feet All Utilities Included. Available! Campground For Silver & (860)923-3919 May 15th To October 15th Gold Coins $5.00 Each (No Limit) ActivStyle, Inc. $500/Month Owner Will Give You Quiet Park, 10 Minutes is a medical supply for more information Price You Can’t Refuse! From Beach. Fully * Pick Up In company which is seeking a Call Karen person to run their office A CALL Call Furnished, Will Beat All West Brookfield located in Putnam, CT. This 860-753-1337 1-508-753-3670 Florida Room, Corner Lot. Written Offers person will be responsible WE HAUL The Village At Asking $18,500 for opening and closing the Killingly Call 508-277-4569 * Rock Valley Farm office Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM to Fast, Reliable Rubbish Removal SOUTHBRIDGE 1/2/3BR Townhouse 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Also Buying Complete 508-867-2508 5 PM. This person will make Apartments 15 Acres follow up telephone calls to Coin Collections Attics BRAND NEW Subsidized Sturbridge doctors offices to ensure we Basements (HUD/USDA) Woodstock, CT * Horse Tack receive the documents that APARTMENTS! Attractive Mobile Home are needed. Computer and Garages Unsubsidized Available Now In Sturbridge Certified Appraisals (USDA Affordable) Bits, Bridles, Saddles, typing skills are necessary as Household Items 2 Bedrooms/$775. Until End Of June, Retirement Park Accessories. New, Used, is proper telephone etiquette. Appliances Available now. Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome Or Possibly Later. * English, Western, Blankets, Or Can Income Qualify Two Bedrooms, One And Healthcare insurance Demolition Stove, refrigerator and 2-3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Cape, One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Gift Items, Reins. knowledge is a plus. dishwasher included. Call For Application On Beautiful Flat Lot, 508-943-6570 Almost Anything Please send resume to: Visa/MC/Check Today New Roof, New Windows, Secure building. 860-779-0876 On Lake Bunggee. And Many Updates. Horse-Related [email protected] References & Security. * $12-$14/hr. DOE WE TAKE IT ALL! Off-street parking. Beautifully Landscaped. Rock Valley Farm NO Pets. $1200-$1400+/Month References West Brookfield Great benefits 1-800-414-0239 $79,900 Bonded and Insured EOE www.acallwehaul.com 508-208-7916 508-867-2508 Call (508)765-5852 Owner-Agent 508-347-8791 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010 B11

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1968 Mustang 1988 Cadillac 1999 Suzuki 2004 BMW 2007 Harley 2-Door Coupe Sedan Deville 2003 Mitsubishi GREY NISSAN TLS 1000 K1200 GT Davidson 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Red With Black Interior. 4-Door, Light Grey, Eclipse PATHFINDER SE V-Twin, Strong Runner. Absolutely Perfect! Street Glide 302 Automatic. Very Clean, Absolute Mint Condition! 192K automatic The Hot Set-Up! Carbon Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. 5th Wheel Convertible w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . Loaded, Custom Dual Low Miles. Recently Florida Car - Never Seen Grey, Runs & Looks New. Fiber Mufflers. Grey. New Tires & Battery. Steel Drop Center Refurbished A Winter! 76k Original Miles. Great condition inside, $3500 $11,000 Exhaust. Black Pearl. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. good condition outside. Only 550 Miles! Asking $5000 A Must See! New Tires. 860-315-7417 860-315-7417 Tailgate MUST SELL! $3795 OBO Sunroof/Cooper tires/new Paid $25,000 $200 Asking $10,500 battery. Runs great. REDUCED! 860-564-3397 508-769-0512 508-410-3078 2002 HARLEY 2005 Harley 508-943-2572 Asking $3,500. $16,500 Call 774-200-7604 DAVIDSON Davidson 508-765-0386 Chrysler Industrial 1969 Volkswagen 1990 Mustang GT 1200 Sportster 1450 Low Rider Beetle Convertible 2005 Toyota Black, Drag Bars, Forward Excellent Condition, Extras. 2007 Harley V8 400HP Engine 735 GARAGE RENTALS Controls, Excellent Condition $10,500 OBO Rebuilt, Zero Miles. With Title. Needs To Be Burgundy paint with Black Camry LE Davidson Restored. top. Runs/sounds great. $5000 OBO 508-867-8374 Sitting On Ground, 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, Call 860-336-6622 XL 1200 N Roadster 2 Transmissions, 2 Engines, Just tuned up. Everything 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. Ready To Go WANTED 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. $2200 Many New Parts. works. Ready for 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, 2005 Harley $1200 Spring/Summer cruising. CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, Year-Round Garage 2002 Harley Davidson Many Added Customized With Rebuilt Fitted 508-248-1665 $3900 OBO Automatic Steering. Space For Antique Car Davidson Sportster Accessories. Including Vance Transmission Call Charlie Runs Beautifully. Clean, Must be at least 20 feet long. Dyna-Wide Glide Hines Exhaust. Respond to John Low Miles - Mint Condition $8725 (Zero Miles) (401)523-5670 Good Condition. Lots Of Great Mint Condition $3000 Package Deal 1975 Mercedes REDUCED! 508-832-3966 or $11,000 Call 860-966-1660 [email protected] Customizing Details Transmission Only 450SL 1999 Jeep $10,600 $6000 OBO Too Many Extras To List 2008 Harley $1800 Leave Message Call Ron Call Mike @ Convertible Wrangler 508-248-6781 508-885-4580 740 MOTORCYCLES 508-344-1904 Davidson Sportster 508-461-9097 Maroon With Black Interior, Runs Great! 508-981-2636 Or Email With Two Tops. Includes Hard And Soft Top. [email protected] XL Custom 1200 Rims For Sale Looks & Runs Great. Stainless Steel Features. 1985 Harley 2003 American Still Under Warranty 15 Inch Aluminum Rims Needs Nothing! Asking $4000 2006 NISSAN Ironhorse 2005 Honda 407 Miles, Like New. Off 1991 Honda Accord. $10,000 FIRM Minor Cosmetic Blemishes. Sportster $7500 Factory Set - 5 Total 508-769-0619 Service Is Up To Date. SENTRA 1000 XLH Slammer Aero VT 750c 508-864-0655 Call Jen S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed. Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, $25 Each SPECIAL EDITION New S&S Carb., Ignition 860-923-0457 860-428-7170 Excellent Condition Total Custom - Paint, With After-Market Straight Harley Davidson 1979 Pontiac Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Chrome, Billet. Pipes, New Original Pipes, With All The Extras $2000 OBO Motorcycle Parts 720 CLASSICS Trans-Am 1999 Toyota Must Be Seen Pristine Condition. 8k Miles. Jet Kit, Honda Back Rest, 508-731-5621 Asking $13,000 OBO Honda Carrier, 2 Helmets. Virginia Car. Great Condition. Camry $6,900 Ask For Stephen & Accessories 1923 Ford Model T Smokey & The Bandit Look. Call 508-764-4570 781-254-6556 Like New! 224k Miles, Runs Great! Asking $4000 For Sale Touring Car Runs Well. Black Interior & Kept Up To Date. Exterior, Lots Of New Parts 2003 Harley Call 860-933-0372 For EVO, Twin Cam, Superb Frame Off Inspected. Air & Heat. 1999 Road King Sportsters. Restoration In Excellent (Including Seats, Tires, Good First Car Or Spare Car 2007 Ford Fusion Davidson Condition. Winner Of Carpet, Rebuilt REDUCED Black, 10k Miles, Mint 2007 HARLEY Custom Chrome Like New! Condition. Lots Of Chrome, National AACA First Prize Transmission) $1800 OBO $9500 OBO Super-Glide DAVIDSON Women’s New At Hershey And Many Other Matching Numbers Must See! Always Kept 100th Anniv. Edition Soft Tail Deluxe. $12,500 401-585-0309 Call Bill Inside. Insulated Shows. All Stock, 4-Cylinder, 774-230-1582 Blue, Always Garaged. Black Cherry. Mint Condition. 20 HP, Electric Start And 508-615-7358 2000 BMW 740 IL $13,000 OBO Forward Controls. Many Extras. 6000 Miles Leather Jacket Runs On Mag. 508-765-5289 2400 Miles. $15,000 Police-Style, Size Large. 4-Door Sedan, Anthracite $125 Must See To Fully (Metallic Grey/Blue). Email Me At Asking $9750 Call 860-942-0464 1995 Toyota Supra 2008 Scion XD [email protected] Appreciated This Vehicle. Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. 104k Miles. Well-Cared 508-234-7158 Or 978-355-2389 508-949-1320 Must Be Sold Due To Black, 5-Speed Manual. Original. 60k, For, Beautiful Car. 13k Miles, 1 Owner. Failing Health. Black-On-Black, Leather, Lojack, Factory Nav, $17.000 OBRO Excellent Condition. Two-Owner Car. Many Extras. 35+ Miles Per Gallon. 860-774-0820 Best Offer $10,500 Call For Appointment Asking $11,500 1927 Ford 1973 Pontiac 508-885-2604 Contact Jim At Leave A Message 508-266-0829 Roadster Trans-Am Or Turnkey Show Ready! 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, 2000 Volkswagen 443-206-6036 Chevy 327, V8, Holly 4B, A/T, Burgundy Interior, Original, Red With Flames, Pipes. Matching Numbers. 90k. Cabrio Convertible Will Not Consider Trades Best Offer 76k, Power Package, A/C. 2009 Toyota Contact 860-974-9880 Or 508-344-2660 Great Condition. Corolla CE 4-Door [email protected] $5500 OBO 860-928-0794 Sedan 1950 Chevrolet What’s The Good Only 13k Miles. Manual 2000 Volkswagen 5-Speed Transmission. 4-Door Sedan Word? Passat GLX 35 MPG, AM/FM, CD & A/C. 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. Thunderbird! Excellent Condition. New Factory-Built Motor. Sporty Antique T-Bird In 4 Motion Metallic Blue. Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Like-New Condition, In And V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. Must Sell Due To Knee Needs Interior & Minor Work Out, Plus Runs Great! Excellent Condition, Well Injury. To Be Road-Worthy. An Excellent Daily Driver Maintained. Low Miles. REDUCED $10,999 $5900 And Show Car. A Rare Find Custom Wheels & Exhaust. 508-347-3280 978-760-3453 With Low Mileage. Leather Interior, Black Only $5900 On Black. 1952 Pontiac Call 1-860-942-4299 $5500 OBO 732 SPORTS UTILITY 508-865-5085 Woody 725 AUTOMOBILES 617-519-9051 Tin Woody Beach Wagon, 1999 Infinity In Need Of Complete 1970 VW BEETLE 2002 Chevrolet QX4 SUV Restoration. Engine Turns, Needs nothing, Major Components In Place. Malibu Good Condition Inside & just reg & run 3.1 Liter V6. Outside. 165k Miles. Good Interior. Solid Frame, Asking $3500.00 Straight Eight, Greenish Blue. Automatic. Recent Brakes & Tires. 30 mi per gallon Needs Some Work. Asking $6000 Automatic Transmission. Call 508 278-3211 $3950 Kelly Blue Book Please Call 978-760-3453 Fair Condition $3000. 508-943-3812 1988 Buick First $1000 CASH 1953 Ford Estate Wagon Takes It Away! 2-Door Sedan Carl (Woodstock) 2000 Mitsubishi Last Of The Woodies! 860-974-0164 Mild Custom, $11,000 Needs Tender Loving Care. Montero Sport LS $1500 Just Replaced Transmission, 1955 Oldsmobile 2002 Jeep Grand New Water Pump, Timing 1982 Dodge Half-Ton Cherokee Belt, Head Gasket, Radiator, 4-Door 318 Flat-Bed Overland Edition Plugs/Belts, And Upper A Original, $10,000 4WD, Real Sharp! Runs, Fully Loaded, Running Arm. Black Exterior, Needs TLC. Boards, Sunroof, Towing 6-Cylinder, Automatic, 4x4 1975 Ford Flatbed $1500 Package, Leather, CD, Hi/Lo Range. Works Great! $1600 1994 Mustang 4WD, 71k Miles. Two Sets Of Rims & Very Good Condition. Tires Included. 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Convertible NADA $10,925 $4000 OBO $1500 Asking $9,000 Call For More Info Pickup 413-245-7354 Solid, Needs Restoration, 978-760-3453 Jeff 508-867-6358 $2500 Collection MUST BE SOLD! 978-760-3453 1964 FORD GALAXIE XL 500 Fastback Black With White Interior Excellent Condition $8,500 Call 413-245-3402 1966 Mustang Coupe (Not Fastback) Rust-Free! Georgia Car (Always Garaged) Paint’s Faded. All Ready For YOUR 289 V8 Engine. $6900 Utility Trailer That Dumps Removable Sides, Very Solid. $550 978-760-3453 1966 T-Bird Hard-Top New 4-Barrel Carburetor, New Tires, New Brake Booster & Master Cylinder. Runs Good! Good For Restoration. Interested Parties ONLY! $2900 OBO 860-774-8289 [email protected] 1968 GMC K2500 4x4 Pickup Under Restoration All New Sheetmetal. Needs Bed. Many New Parts. Runs Good. $3500 OBO No Reasonable Offer Refused 508-450-5093 1977 Corvette L82 Low Mileage. Original 350 Engine With 350HP. Runs Goods. Needs TLC. $5000 OBO 508-892-9583 774-696-7697 B12 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010

745 RECREATIONAL 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 767 VEHICLES WANTED VEHICLES 2003 Citation 32’ Elkhorn 1982 GMC 350 5th Wheel Slide-In Camper Stake Body With Power Gate. 1999 Dodge 1964 Case 1998 Polaris ATV 1992 Mallard Rebuilt Engine. Mint Condition, 11.5 ft, Extended Cab Over Ram Pickup Backhoe Loader Magnum 425, 4x4 Sprinter Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Queen-Sized Bed. $1200 4x4, 5-Speed. Runs Great. $ Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 $3500 OBO Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, Awning & Screen Room. Couch/Double Bed. Power 508-461-9097 Runs Strong. Years Ago. Used Very Little Park Model $14,000 OBO Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery, 508-847-7049 ROSS RECYCLING Since. Needs Battery. Many Updates. Nice Big Lot 508-847-7048 Comes With Snow Bucket REDUCED! 3 Holding Tanks, Crank-Out 1992 GMC Great For Landscaping We Pay More!! Asking $3000 With Gazebo & Carport. 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The all-new 2011 Kia Sportage has a stunning front grill that is indicative of Kia’s new emphasis on design. It’s more than just a handsome face. The Sportage is also a surprisingly good compact By Keith Griffin Subaru. wheel drive. trim starts at $18,295. For that For years, Kia was a brand best So all this matter for naught if When it comes to safety, Korean money, you get the usual ameni- known for its reliance on bland- the Sportage wasn’t a surprising- manufacturers like Kia and ties, plus Bluetooth wireless tech- ness. Nobody but nobody with ly pleasant vehicle to drive. Hyundai have done a good job. In nology.The LX, which is probably any discernible taste ever uttered That’s not to say that previous fact, I’m going to let Kia pat itself going to be the most preferred the phrase, “That’s a good-look- Kias weren’t good to drive. They on the back by quoting verbatim trim level, starts at $20,295 and ing Kia you’ve got there.” Instead, mostly were. It’s just that Kia has from the Sportage announce- adds a great feature: standard people might comment on a Kia’s managed to come up with a com- ment, “Sportage has thrice outside mirrors with LED turn fuel economy or affordability. pact SUV that you can actually earned a five-star crash rating in signal indicators. The EX trim Design? That was something enjoy driving. The Sportage is the frontal and side impact crash level starts at $23,295 with stan- other companies did well. kind of a vehicle that makes you tests from the National Highway dard features such as 18-inch Well, that’s all changed with the volunteer to be the driver among Traffic Safety Administration alloy wheels, leather-wrapped introduction of vehicles like the your group of friends. “Forget (NHTSA) from 2007 to 2009. Its steering wheel and shift knob. Kia Soul, the Kia Forte and Forte that Forrester. Let’s take the long list of standard safety fea- Available later in the model year Koup, and the Kia Sorrento. All Sportage,” might become a com- tures includes: six standard will be the SX trim, featuring are sharp looking vehicles that mon refrain and your friends airbags (two advanced front Kia’s all-new efficient and power- can rightly turn heads. Add to would willingly agree. airbags, two front-seat-mounted ful 2.0L turbo GDI engine. that list the new 2011 Kia The Sportage is powered by a side airbags, and two full-length Sportage recently introduced to 2.4-liter, dual overhead cam four- side-curtain airbags); Traction (Questions and comments about the media in San Francisco. cylinder engine that produces 176 Control System (TCS); Electronic this review and other automotive It has sharp lines that give it a horsepower. In a feat of engineer- Stability Control (ESC); and four- concerns can be e-mailed to used- provocative stance. It’s a compact ing I’d be hopeless at explaining, wheel disc brakes with a four- [email protected]. All queries SUV that is going to no longer the four-cylinder is actually more channel, four-sensor Antilock are answered.) make you ashamed of being a powerful than the V-6 it replaces. Brake System (ABS).” By the way, penny pincher. Go ahead. Save a The 2.4-liter engine is the only kudos to Kia for not including VITAL STATISTICS few bucks. With the Sportage you one offered. Its fuel economy is tire pressure monitoring as a Wheelbase: 103.9 inches can hold your head up. 22-mpg city and 31-mpg highway. safety feature. It would be like Length: 174.8 inches Further proof that the Sportage If it’s seat-of-your-pants accelera- heralding the inclusion of seat Width: 73.0 inches is a strong vehicle is it is consid- tion you crave, you might want to belts. Height: 64.4 inches ered among the best in America wait for the 2.0-liter turbo GDI Kia has managed to load the Curb weight: 3186 lbs. by ALG, the industry benchmark engine that produces 270-plus Sportage, which has a starting Engine: for residual values and a leading horsepower also will be available price of $18,295, with an optional 2.4-liter, inline four-cylinder provider of data and consulting in the 2011 model year. panoramic sunroof, navigation, Horsepower: 176 @ 6000 rpm services to the automotive indus- The new 2.4-liter engine is push-button start, rear camera Torque: 168 @ 4000 rpm try. ALG says the 2011 Sportage mated to a six-speed automatic display, LED daytime running EPA estimated mpg city/ will be worth 61 percent of its transmission, except in the base lights and an air-cooled driver’s highway: 22/31 original price 36 months after trim that gets a six-speed manual. seat (a compact CUV segment Base price: $18,295 sale. That’s a staggering 50 per- Only the six-speed automatic was first according to Kia). The only As-tested price: cent improvement over the 2010 available for testing and it was air-cooled driver’s seats I have $23,295 (EX trim) model (my condolences if you satisfactory in its performance sampled (and it’s a feature you’ll Also consider: (a comparative own a 2010 model). The Sportage among a variety of driving condi- love on a hot, humid day) are in vehicle) Hyundai Tucson, Ford base trim will be worth 66 percent tions in and around San vehicles costing at least $15,000 Edge, Honda CR-V, Subaru of its value – an accomplishment Francisco. Owners can choose more. Forrester only matched by BMW and between front-wheel and all- As mentioned above, the base VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010 B13 B14 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, September 10, 2010