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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Williams: ‘Time was right to retire’ Foreclosure ‘The time is always QVCC PRESIDENT’S LAST DAY WAS MARCH 12 rates still right to do what is BY MATT SANDERSON right.’ VILLAGER STAFF WRITER DANIELSON — It was nine increasing months ago when former Quinebaug Valley Community College President Dianne Williams Editor’s Note: This story is part of a INSIDE announced she was going to retire. series of articles the Villager is writ- However, it was Friday, March 12, ing to focus on the current state of when she finally emptied her office A8-9 — OPINION Windham County’s housing market. and transitioned her presidential A7 — SPORTS duties to her successor, Dr. Ross B1 — HOT SPOT Tomlin, who began work that fol- BY MATT SANDERSON lowing Monday. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER B3-4 — OBITS For 18 years, Williams, 64, steered With buyer confidence slowly B5 — RELIGION the helm of QVCC through positive evaporating from 2005 to 2006, evi- and challenging times, when it saw denced by the slump in home sale B5-6 — CALENDAR unprecedented growth, additions to prices and coupled by questionable its infrastructure and the formation lending practices of banks and mort- of an ever-growing alternative gage lenders that put millions of peo- LOCAL learning program called Quinebaug ple into homes they simply could not Valley Middle College High School. afford, it has sent a ripple effect that When she announced after last is still jolting the country today dur- year’s commencement that she ing its second-worst economic reces- planned to accept the retirement sion. The subprime mortgage crisis incentive and retire July 1, Williams took heed to Connecticut and the ongoing financial and real Community Colleges’ Chancellor estate disaster continue to indicate a Marc Herzog’s recommendation to rise in foreclosures and mortgage stay on as interim QVCC president delinquencies around the country. Matt Sanderson photo until the end of the 2010-’11 school The lack of job growth, as evi- denced by the Connecticut Outgoing Quinebaug Valley Community College President Dianne Williams sits at Department of Labor’s report earlier her emptied desk on Friday, March 12: the final day on her job after 18 years. Turn To WILLIAMS, page A12 Turn To FORECLOSURE, page A10

Hats off to Fire chief faces harassment charges Day Kimball Thompson hat drive BY MATT SANDERSON chief of the Attawaugan Fire stalked and harassed her through a VILLAGER STAFF WRITER District, was denied entry by Judge series of phone calls and text mes- DANIELSON — A Killingly man Vernon Oliver into an accelerated sages over the fallout of a rocky Page A3 faced threatening, harassment and rehabilitation program to clear his relationship last year. court breach of peace charges in two sep- record and dismiss the charges. According to the arrest warrant Learning arate cases yesterday in Danielson On March 8, Pepin faced more affidavit, filed by Resident Trooper Superior Court. charges when he turned himself Eric Trotter, dated Oct. 30, 2009, Brian M. Pepin, 38, of 71 into Troop D barracks, was Trotter met with Quattrucci in location Pineville Road, Ballouville, has processed and booked on two early October to describe several been charged with second-degree counts of breach of peace and one incidents after their June 2009 harassment and disorderly conduct count of threatening, stemming break-up where Pepin drove down charges stemming from a Nov. 6, from a Feb. 4 incident. He awaited her street slowly at night and 2009 incident. He has pled not plea on this separate case in watched her house. She also told proposed guilty in this case and attended his Danielson Superior Court yester- the police, which was later con- pre-trial hearing on the misde- day. firmed in a police interview with meanor charges yesterday (after The November 2009 case stems Pepin, according to the affidavit, BY RICH HOSFORD press deadline). from Pepin’s relationship with his that he sent Quattrucci dozens of VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Math when it counts At a hearing on Feb. 23 surround- ex-girlfriend, Kim Quattrucci, 38, of There is a new option of where ing this particular case, Pepin, Brooklyn, who claims Pepin Turn To COURT, page A13 to place the regional probate court for area towns. Page A7 During the Thompson Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday, Villager adds new reporter, advertising executive March 16, First Selectman Larry Groh put forward a proposal to the OUR BETTER NATURE other members of the board that A temporary reprieve HOSFORD, CARMINATI JOIN STAFF the Thompson Town Hall put its name into the ring as a potential PAGE A5 BY STEPHANIE JARVIS location for the probate court. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Selectmen voted to make the pro- OPINION For the last five and a half years, posal to the other town leaders at Villager Newspapers has been a an upcoming meeting on the sub- GET YOUR faithful, trusted friend to residents ject. POINT ACROSS of the Quiet Corner. The towns of Ashford, PAGE A8-9 We’ve helped celebrate your Brooklyn, Eastford, Pomfret, milestones — weddings, birthdays, Putnam, Thompson, Union and WHAT TO DO anniversaries — and we’ve taken Woodstock have been consolidated A CALENDAR note of student accomplishments, by the state to become one probate OF AREA EVENTS whether it’s a local team winning court district, which leaders have dubbed the Northeast District PAGE B5-6 the big championship, a son or daughter heading off to college, or Probate Court. The towns of VILLAGE TRIVIA schools’ programs and events. We Killingly, Plainfield, Sterling and have been the loyal listener when Canterbury have been mandated residents have issues or concerns to form their own probate district. What letter of the they want to bring to the public’s Groh said he believes using the alphabet is the oldest? attention, and we have been a con- Thompson Town Hall will be a stant news source, publishing a “win-win” for all the towns Answer on page 2. variety of stories that appeal to all involved in the regional probate Turn To PROBATE, page A13 Turn To VILLAGER, page A13 Rich Hosford and Rosemary Carminati are the Villager’s two newest staff additions. WE ARE YOUR NEW CHEVY DEALER FOR 10OVER 0 SOUTHBRIDGE-WEBSTER PRE-OWNED PUTNAM-WINDHAM ON-LINE KILLINGLY & DAYVILLE ARGILLCHEVY.COMARGILLCHEVY.COM CC 860-928-6591860-928-6591 800-927-6591800-927-6591 A2 • Friday, March 26, 2010 KILLINGLY VILLAGER First ordained woman was from area VILLAGER ALMANAC

nce again I’d like to begin with felt to be crucial. She was a passionate some feedback from readers. advocate of divorce reform, placing her- QUOTATION OF THE WEEK O self at the forefront of the women’s “Unemployment certainly impacts a per- Maureen Girard reminisced about KILLINGLY movement on this issue at the son’s comfort level. I think what’s hap- downtown Danielson in the late 1940s AT November 1870 conventions in following World War II. She said that if 300 Cleveland and Detroit, emphasizing a pened in the state and national economy you stood at the railroad tracks, where woman’s ‘ownership of person’ and has caused everyone to reflect on how they the liquor store now is, and looked duty to escape ‘unholy alliances.’ Celia across to present-day Commerce MARGARET was identified by herself and others as spend and live their lives. There have been Avenue, the present parking lot area WEAVER an advocate of dress reform, having a lot of lessons learned from issues that was all grain sheds. The liquor store donned the Bloomer costume of a short were identified on a national level that has used to be Buster’s Barber Shop run by dress and Turkish trousers, which caused first-time homebuyers to really do Buster Viens. The “Killingly Business Brooklyn, president of the Unitarian afforded less restrictive movement and Encyclopedia 1708-2008” by Natalie Universalist Society,called my attention normal breathing. their homework before they pursue pur- Coolidge lists entries for Wilfred D. to another female first from “Before W. H. Burleigh died in March chasing a home. As this settles out over the Viens and the shop in 1954 and 1957. Northeastern Connecticut: Celia 1871, he had urged his wife to pursue a next several years, there will continue to be Maureen thought that the next build- Burleigh, who was the first female to be career in the ministry.In the summer of ing coming north on the east side of the ordained in Connecticut and the first 1871, she accepted the offer of the First foreclosures.” street was Cass’s Lunch. According to female Unitarian minister. The follow- Ecclesiastical Society of Brooklyn, an obituary reference in the “Killingly ing material was prepared by Ann’s Connecticut, to fill its pulpit for eight — Carol DeRosa, administrator of residential mortgage pro- Business Directory,” Emil P. and Alice husband, Dennis Landis, who gave per- weeks. Her husband had been known in grams at the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority E. (Smith) Castagna owned and operat- mission to summarize it and quote from the area through connections at ed Cass’s Luncheonette for about 23 it. Plainfield and Woodstock Academies years beginning around 1933. Next, “Celia was born at Cazenovia, N.Y., on and Prudence Crandall’s school. ‘The ATTHEAUDUBON north of the luncheonette came Sept. 18, 1826. She married C. B. Kellum invitation of the Brooklyn people Week of March 14: Danielson Cut Rate, where her aunt in 1844 and moved to Cincinnati. While afforded me an opportunity to test Bird sightings this week at Connecticut Audubon and Alice Paquette worked. Maureen always there she began working for local news- myself. If I accept, I thought I shall Wyndham Land Trust properties in the northeast corner of remembered the fragrance of the store papers and became literary editor of a know whether the pulpit is the place Connecticut: Woodcock, Eastern Meadowlark, Killdeer, from the perfumes and powders. Then journal called ‘The Great West’ in 1849. where I can give fullest expression to Turkey Vultures, Common Mergansers, Hooded Mergansers, came Del Pesco’s Shoe Store, the House Divorced from Kellum, she moved to myself. This may be God’s voice calling Robins, Wood Ducks, Black Ducks, Mallards, Field Sparrow, of Hats and the Attawaugan Hotel (con- New York City in 1850 and in 1851 she me to the very work for which my expe- Song Sparrow and Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. versation, March 17). married Charles Chauncey Burr,an edi- riences have made me most fit.’ Her per- Del Pesco’s was established in 1926, in tor and lecturer who had been a formance in Connecticut, from the end the building formerly occupied by Universalist minister. This marriage of July 1871, brought forth a call to serve TOP 10 HARDCOVER FICTION Winkleman’s Shoes, and operated until also ended in divorce. As Celia M. Burr, as regular minister for one year. This 1981 when the owner retired. In the she wrote for newspapers and monthly call she reluctantly accepted. Over the 1. The Help, Kathryn Stockett, Amy Einhorn early 1950s, owner Andrew Del Pesco magazines and even tried her hand as a two years that followed, Celia endeared 2. House Rules, Jodi Picoult was “encouraged to perfect and market lyricist, publishing at least two songs in herself to the congregation through the 3. Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, Helen Simonson his invention ‘MEZ-R-ITE’ that mea- collaboration with musicians. human quality of her preaching, and 4. The Three Weissmanns of Westport, Cathleen Schine engineered changes, including the inau- sures the length, width and arch to prop- “The greatest flowering of Celia’s life 5. The Girl Who Played With Fire, Stieg Larsson erly fit the foot of a child in a matter of guration of a church Thanksgiving din- was ushered in by a proposal of mar- 6. Walking to Gatlinburg, Howard Frank Mosher seconds. It is made entirely of alu- ner, a meeting room and the building of riage from William Henry Burleigh 7. The Postmistress, Sarah Blake minum, steel and plastic, and is a stage for plays. [whom she married in September 1865]. 8. The Man From Beijing, Henning Mankell designed to be light, compact and attrac- “Early in 1873 she began to grow weak Burleigh had been closely associated 9. Angelology, Danielle Trussoni tive to the eye. Consequently he estab- from the effects of breast cancer, and by with the Rev. Samuel J. May in 10. The Surrendered, Chang-Rae Lee lished a machine shop three weeks ago Brooklyn, Connecticut, helping to edit fall she found it incumbent upon her to in East Killingly at the Elfgren an abolitionist newspaper there in 1833. resign, though the Society declined to The New England Independent Bestseller List, provided by Company for its production. At present, He became Unitarian late in life [and] call another minister as long as she Wonderland Books, Putnam, for the week ending March 14 the company is producing ten machines he wrote poetry and hymns, often lived. … Her last days were spent in a week but the planned output is ten a included in Unitarian and Universalist Syracuse, where she died on July 25, day for an anticipated production of hymnals. Celia had met the social 1875. According to her wishes, her body 1,500 this year to meet the orders activist during a brief stay in Syracuse was returned to Brooklyn, Connecticut, already placed for more than 1,200” in 1850, and they developed a close for burial.” (reference and photo at TOP 10 PAPERBACK FICTION (“Killingly Business Directory,”extract- friendship in her early New York years. www.tigv.gov under Activists and ed from “Windham County Transcript,” Appointed harbormaster of New York, Advocates; the longer article by Dennis 1. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Stieg Larsson March 1951). W.H. Burleigh suffered tremendous Landis, from which this was extracted, 2. Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese Most of these buildings were emotional losses in 1863-’65 with the may be found at www25.uua.org). 3. Little Bee, Chris Cleave removed a number of years ago and the deaths of his father, wife, son and I continue to add to a list of noted 4. A Reliable Wife, Robert Goolrick area is now part of a parking lot. If you daughter, and began correspondence women from Killingly and 5. Let the Great World Spin, Colum McCann have additional memories or pictures of with Celia. As members of the Second Northeastern Connecticut. If you know 6. Brooklyn, Colm Tóibín these businesses, please contact the Unitarian Society in Brooklyn, New of someone, please contact me or call 7. The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Muriel Barbery Killingly Historical Center. York, the Burleighs were close to its the Killingly Historical Society. 8. Olive Kitteridge, Elizabeth Strout I would be remiss if I did not remind minister, John White Chadwick, him- 9. Sarah’s Key, Tatiana De Rosnay readers that March is Women’s History self a reformer.With her husband’s sup- Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly 10. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Month. Let us not forget that Mary Kies port, she began lecturing at lyceums municipal historian. Special thanks to Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows of South Killingly has been recognized and became an active participant in Maureen Girard for sharing her memo- as the first woman in the United States reform movements. ries and to Ann Barry and Dennis The New England Independent Bestseller List, provided by to receive a patent in her own right. In “From 1869 to 1871, her name is Landis for the Celia Burleigh material. Wonderland Books, Putnam, for the week ending March 14 1809, she was granted this patent for a prominently associated with Woman For additional information, call the machine and weaving for a fabric that Suffrage Conventions as a delegate, Killingly Historical Center at (860) 779- combined straw with silk. The resulting speaker, or officer. At the American 7250, visit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. QUOTE &TRIVIA product was then suitable for the straw Woman Suffrage Association conven- Wednesday or Saturday (or by appoint- hats that were in vogue at the time. tion in Cleveland, in 1869, she became ment) or see online at www.killinglyhisto- This week’s front page quote: Emeline Jones, who resided in one of eight Vice Presidents at large. ry.org. Margaret Weaver may be reached The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Danielson for a number of years, has Fellow activists described her as grace- at [email protected]. been credited with becoming the first ful and earnest, and she was an elo- Trivia Answer: The O. female dentist in 1859. Ann Barry of quent speaker in defense of issues she FIVE QUESTIONS

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ACCURACYCCURACY WAATCHTCH Board to present $37.2M 2010-’11 budget Saturday The Killingly Villager is commit- ted to accuracy in all its news BY MATT SANDERSON or 2.55 percent, increase. Silver impacts and are not just margin- coming months, either by town reports. Although numerous safe- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER said the remaining cost increases al decreases.” officials or taxpayers, the school guards are in place to ensure accu- KILLINGLY — The Board of are contractual. Silver said the cuts will result board finance subcommittee has rate reporting, mistakes can occur. Education approved its proposed Some recent changes or reduc- in an altering of the high school crafted a list of items “on the Confirmed fact errors will be cor- $37,203,728 2010-’11 budget on tions to the budget include reduc- class schedule, increased class table” to be cut if need be. Some rected at the top corner of page A3 March 11 and will present it this ing the assistant superinten- sizes from 17 to 20 or more stu- of these proposed items, which in a timely manner. Saturday, March 27, during the dent’s work week to four days, dents, and a reduction in physical approved by the board earlier If you find a mistake, call annual special school board and reducing the alternative suspen- education credits. this month to be cut, are EAST- (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- Town Council budget presenta- sion program and removing a Alexis Rich, Board of CONN staff support for special ness hours. During non-business tion meetings in the Town Hall human resource secretary. Education chair, said the high education, reduce high school hours, leave a message in the edi- Meeting Room second floor, start- Overall, Silver said the budget school’s dropout rate has sports by $88,000, reduce middle tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will ing at 8 a.m. cuts 11 full-time teachers, at least increased, putting Killingly school sports by $20,000, reduce return your phone call. The budget shows a $2.4 mil- four instructional assistants and fourth in the state in dropout high school drama by $5,000, lion, or a 7.02 percent, increase one secretary at the school dis- rate. reduce $150,000 worth of sup- from the current fiscal year, with trict central offices. “Where do we go next year?” plies, a $27,000 reduction in the 1- nearly $1.2 million, or 3.25 per- Last year, the teachers’ union she asked. “We’ve got to look at to-1 laptop program and elimi- cent, of that increase going agreed to accept a 0 percent where we are today.” nate a human resource position. PUBLIC MEETINGS toward start-up costs for the new salary increase. Several staffing Silver noted that the state has Silver and Rich said it still has high school. This figure includes positions were eliminated in 2009 been steadily decreasing special to be determined how much extra supplies, fuel and mainte- in order to approve the current education reimbursements for money from the high school pro- Killingly nance costs. fiscal year budget. the last few years, as evidenced in ject budget will go toward fur- Superintendent William Silver “This year’s staff cuts affects other neighboring towns like nishings. FRIDAY, MARCH 26 said several tough decisions the bare bones even more, com- Putnam. He said two out of the “The furniture, fixtures and made by the school board’s fiscal pared to the 2009-’10 cuts,” said last 10 years, the state has reim- equipment [account] was under- • NECCOG — 8 a.m., Putnam Pike subcommittee have resulted in Silver, who added there will be no bursed those costs, a major bud- funded in the project budget,” an even more cautious outlook more sports staff at the elemen- get driver, 100 percent. said Silver last week. “So, it SATURDAY, MARCH 27 for the 2011-’12 fiscal year. He said tary schools, no remedial math “In 2009-’10 it was 90 percent,” needs to be purchased. There is • Budget Presentation to Town Council the biggest cost increases are, as specialists, no literacy coaches to he said. “For 2010-’11, it is antici- $167,000 left in the project budget. — 8 a.m., Town Hall Meeting Room, 2nd in years past, medical insurance, support teachers and no full-day pated 80 percent reimburse- We hope the Permanent Building floor showing a $530,522, or 1.53 per- kindergarten. “These are major ment.” Committee can find contingency • Special Town Council and Board of cent, increase and special educa- losses and cuts to programs com- Anticipating calls for more funds to cover the rest. Timing is Education meeting — 10 a.m., Town Hall tion tuition costs, with a $887,899, pared to last year. These have real cuts to balance the budget in the an issue.” Meeting Room, 2nd floor • KPRD Spring Hunt and Breakfast with Bunny — 8 a.m., Community Center and Davis Park Westview resident turns 103 MONDAY, MARCH 29 DAYVILLE — More than 50 family and friends gathered at Westview • Council Consideration of Budget — 7 nd Health Care Center Sunday, Feb. 21, to celebrate Westview resident p.m., Town Hall Meeting Room, 2 floor MaTante Adrienne Coderre’s 103rd birthday. TUESDAY, MARCH 30 Attendees as far as Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Rhode Island, Massachusetts and various areas of Connecticut filled the formal din- • Plan of Conservation and ing room with a high-energy buzz of stories of year’s past. To cele- Development — 7 p.m., Town Hall brate, cake and ice cream were served, festive balloons hung in the air and a 103rd birthday announcement banner hung from the head table, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 all in honor of a special lady who is described as “the glue” that brings • Public Safety Commission — 7 p.m., the family together, year after year. Community Center Niece Dee Carnahan recalled, “She was always so good to all of us • Council Consideration of Budget — 7 as children when we visited our grandparents every Sunday.She spent p.m., Town Hall Meeting Room, 2nd floor time with us playing games to keep us entertained during our visits, and she always positively influenced our lives in kind and helpful THURSDAY, APRIL 1 ways.” Coderre was born Feb. 18, 1907, as one of 13 children, to Philippe and • NECCOG Workshop on FOIA — 8 a.m., Amanda Coderre and lived in North Grosvenordale all of her life. As Courtesy photo Putnam Pike offices an adult, she worked as a clerk at the North Grosvenordale Post Office • Council Consideration of Budget — 7 Westview resident Adrienne Coderre (center, sitting in chair) recently celebrat- nd for 23 years and was known to be an honest and hardworking individ- p.m., Town Hall Meeting Room, 2 floor ual. ed her 103rd birthday. FRIDAY, APRIL 2 When asked what she attributes her longevity to, Coderre said, “I have lived my life in moderation. I have concentrated on my relation- through worship and volunteerism at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church • Good Friday — Town Hall closed ships with family and friends, and my spiritual connection with God and School in North Grosvenordale. 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BY RICH HOSFORD that by offering these accessories to “You know, something in style,” VILLAGER STAFF WRITER other women going through cancer she said. “We want to spiff them up.” PUTNAM — Members of Day treatment, they will feel good about For anyone who wishes to make a Kimball Healthcare are putting out a the way they look, too.” donation, but either does not have call to the public to show support for Blackmar said that when she was the time to shop or feel they cannot women undergoing treatment for undergoing chemotherapy, she pick out the right items, Blackmar cancer and to help them look their found the strength to keep fighting said it is possible to donate money. best and feel good about themselves with help and support from her fam- All fund donations will go toward in a difficult time. ily. She also made herself feel better purchasing hats and scarves. The The “Mad Hatter’s Tea Party” will by taking control of her appearance. advantage of a cash donation, she be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This donation drive, she said, is her added, is that it if the drive brings in Wednesday, March 31, in Day way of showing support and helping sufficient spring and summer wear, Kimball Hospital’s RHF conference other women in the same situation she can purchase autumn and win- room 2. The goal of the event is to find the comfort and sense of ter material later in the year. collect new hats and scarves to be empowerment she felt when she was Whatever the form of the dona- given to patients of Day Kimball’s able to reclaim her appearance from tions, Blackmar said the act of giv- Oncology Department. The event is the effects of cancer treatment. ing will mean more than a new hat open to the public, and tea and “When you can have control over or scarf for a woman undergoing snacks will be served. Anyone who something, it’s your self-esteem you cancer treatment. Most people can brings in a donation will also be are taking control of,” she said. buy a hat themselves, but there is Courtesy photo entered into a raffle for prizes donat- “Hats and scarves make it easier to something special about being given Pat Hedenberg and Heidi Blackmar (from left) of Day Kimball Hospital pose with a vari- ed by the staff. have control, and I want the women one by a stranger. ety of hats and scarves to announce the Day Kimball Healthcare’s Mad Hatter’s Tea The event was organized by eight- to have that in their lives. I wanted to “It will show that somebody took Party. The party is meant to show support for women undergoing cancer treatment. year Day Kimball Healthcare give women the strength from with- the time to buy it,” Blackmar said. Guests are asked to donate a hat or scarf to help patients cope with hair loss asso- employee and breast cancer survivor in, to find life within their cancer “It shows that there are people who ciated with chemotherapy and gain confidence by taking control of their appearance. Heidi Blackmar. Blackmar said she and help to give them the inspiration want to support them. We want them found comfort in wearing hats and to go on.” to know they are not alone.” because they truly care about the cafeteria. Financial donations scarves when the chemotherapy Blackmar said she didn’t know Pat Hedenberg, Day Kimball well-being of others.” should be sent to the Day Kimball treatments she was undergoing how many women she is collecting Healthcare event and appeals man- Anyone who would like to donate Development Office, 320 Pomfret St., caused her to lose her hair. the hats and scarves for, but said she ager, also said the hats and scarves new hats or scarves but cannot make Putnam, CT 06260, and checks “When I began to lose my hair, I is looking for “as many as I can get.” drive is a good demonstration of the event may bring items to the should be made payable to the asked my husband to shave my As far as types of items, she recom- community support for those under- offices of WINY 1350 AM, in Development Office. head,” Blackmar said. “After he did, mended people look at seasonal mag- going a difficult life-altering process. Putnam, from now through I laughed at my reflection in the mir- azines and brochures to find out “Cancer is so prevalent in our Wednesday, March 31. Additionally, Rich Hosford can be reached by ror and decided that I needed to what is popular among women. She community,”she said. “This event is collections will continue from phone at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by make a fashion statement. I began said gardening hats, sports hats, a classic example of how members of March 31 through April 14 in a bin e-mail at wearing hats and scarves and felt bandanas and stylish hats are our community and our organiza- outside of the Day Kimball Hospital [email protected]. good about the way I looked. I hope always welcome. tion will support those in need, Seney wins Midtown’s Biggest Loser contest $800 DONATED TO TEEG, DAILY BREAD FROM ENTRY FEES

BY RICH HOSFORD competition ended Thursday, March 18, and at VILLAGER STAFF WRITER final count, Seney, a 38-year-old corrections offi- PUTNAM — The final weigh-in is over cer, had lost 52 pounds. His new weight is 191 and the big winner of a local Biggest pounds, down from 243. Loser competition has been determined. When asked how he feels now compared with Norman Seney, of North 10 weeks ago, Seney said, “It’s not even a com- Grosvenordale, lost the most weight in parison.” the Northeast Connecticut’s Biggest He added, “I have more energy.I’ve got my car- Loser program at Midtown Fitness and dio up. It’s nice to get on a treadmill and be able Martial Arts of Putnam. The 10-week to run for two hours and not be winded.” The only problem, Seney said, is the weight loss has necessitated a new wardrobe. “My clothes don’t fit me anymore,” he said. Co-owner of Midtown Fitness Michael Bogdanski said he and his business partner, Kristin Duethorn, started the program, which was based on the popular NBC program, to encourage community members to get into bet- ter shape. Rich Hosford photo “One of our missions is to enhance the well- Above: Michael Bogdanski and Kristen Duethorn, ness of Northeastern Connecticut residents,” owners of Midtown Fitness, present Norman Seney, Bogdanski said. “We looked at it as an opportu- center, of North Grosvenordale with a $500 check nity.The more people that get healthy,the better for taking first place in the Northeast the community.” Connecticut’s Biggest Loser program at Midtown The other mission of the program, Bogdanski said, was to raise money for two local charities Fitness. Seney lost 52 pounds during the 10-week with donations and from the $10 entry fee paid competition with a final weigh-in of 191 pounds. by each contestant. From the Biggest Loser com- Courtesy photo petition, Midtown Fitness was able to raise $800 for TEEG in Thompson and Daily Bread in Far left: The Northeast Connecticut’s biggest loser Putnam. contest raised $800 to be donated to Daily Bread Bogdanski said the competition was a suc- and TEEG. Pictured from left are Mike Bogdanski, cess. More than 80 people participated, and he Donna Grant, Kristin Duethorn and Dave Dunham. estimates that hundreds of pounds were lost during the challenge. He said most contestants said. “We call it a friendly competition because lost an average of 11 percent of body weight. in friendly competitions everybody wins.” Coming in second place behind Seney was Bogdanski said he has been business for 20 John Duvall, who lost 38.5 pounds, and in third years and in that time has learned from experi- was Dave Guevrmont, who lost 43 pounds. ence that the people who stay with a fitness pro- Seney won $500 for coming in first, Duvall was gram the longest and have the most success are awarded a six-month membership to Midtown those who have clear goals. Fitness, and Guevrmont won a gift certificate to “Everybody needs goals and dreams, and a Putnam Ford and gift cards from Cargill Lube goal is a dream with a deadline,” Bogdanski and Car Wash. said. Bogdanski said the real purpose of the contest Duethorn added that the competition helped wasn’t about winning — everybody who partici- people set goals with a deadline. Participants pated and stuck with it to lose weight could had an idea of how much weight they wanted to claim a personal victory. Instead, he said, the lose and knew they had 10 weeks in which to do competition was meant to inspire people to so. This, Duethorn said, helped motivate them. buckle down and get into shape. “I think anytime you have an end goal, it’s “We ran it as a way to get people focused,” he important,” she explained. “If there is no check- in at the end and you don’t have a specific goal with a deadline, you make more excuses TRANSMISSIONS because you don’t have to have it done. It’s like a drama team without a performance.” &AUTO CENTERS In Seney’s case, the goal was to lose 50 pounds. 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Generally, there mits peaked in 2005, with 593 issued. are only two types who (Source: Connecticut DECD.) can afford to buy these properties. One is the uber-wealthy. In post- Courtesy photo OUR Bernie Madoff days, Many subdivisions are named for what they replaced, such as BETTER these types are fewer “Whispering Pines,” “Green Meadows” or “Valleybrooke CONTEST ENTRY FORM MARCH 26, 2010 and farther between. Farm.” Planner Randall’s Arendt’s personal favorite was a sub- NATURE The other is a developer division named Dutch Elm (disease.) See next week’s article Deadline: MARCH 31, 2010 who buys it as an invest- for steps anybody can take to help conserve open space. ment and then plans to BET split the land up. They space. However, we may be failing to My guess for this week's photo is: ______ZIMMERMAN may put as many lots on the land as appreciate the forest for the trees. 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SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Stephanie Jarvis at LEARNING [email protected] Students using math when it counts MATHCOUNTS TEAM SUCCESSFUL IN 2010

BY MATT SANDERSON School MATHCOUNTS team, which could only compete it. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER consisted of Gallagher,eighth-grader Hawes, who considers her team BROOKLYN — Several middle Thomas Dykstra, eighth-grader Alex math elites, said her student had a school math whizzes recently com- Tedeschi and seventh-grader 9.25 average in the regional competi- pleted competing in the regional and Benjamin Lombardi, competed with tion at the Coast Guard, while the state MATHCOUNTS event, an annu- roughly 300 students, representing 34 average score of the field was 7. al coaching and competition pro- middle and junior high schools from “I’m very proud of these young gram, organized by the Connecticut eastern Connecticut at the Coast men,” she said. Society of Professional Engineers, Guard Academy in New London. Brooklyn Middle School Principal that promotes math achievement. “It takes about six to seven months Al Yanku also said he was proud of According to Diane Hawes, math to prepare,” added Hawes. his MATHCOUNTS students and all and algebra teacher at Brooklyn Eighth-grader Sebastian Brown their hard work. He said Gallagher Middle School who has been partici- served as the alternate student on the finished in the top 12 percent at the pating in MATHCOUNTS at the school’s MATHCOUNTS team. regionals and Dykstra and Tedeschi Matt Sanderson photo school for 19 years, one eighth-grader In the competition, the students finished in the top 15 percent of the From the left are Diane Hawes, math and algebra teacher at Brooklyn Middle School, out of their team of five competed in first had to answer 30 math problems competition. eighth-graders Thomas Dykstra, Brendan Gallagher, Alex Tedeschi and Sebastian the state finals Saturday,March 13, at in 40 minutes in the “sprint round,” “Sebastian’s a numbers man,” said Brown, and seventh-grader Benjamin Lombardi of Brooklyn Middle School’s MATH- the University of Hartford. without using a calculator. The sec- Yanku about the eighth-grade alter- COUNTS team, which placed high this year in regional and state competition. “We started when it began 27 years ond round, the Target Round, con- nate, who helped the team when it Gallagher made it to the state competition, which took place Saturday, March 13, at ago,” she said. sisted of eight math problems pre- mattered. “He’s going to be a future the University of Hartford. Hawes said eighth-grader Brendan sented in four pairs to be completed accountant.” Gallagher, a three-year veteran of in 30 minutes. According to Hawes, Brooklyn year to continue their studies and Pomfret Community School. MATHCOUNTS, placed in the top In the third round, called the Team Middle School has gone to the states excel in math. For more information on MATH- third of the competition. Round, the students received 10 prob- twice, which includes Gallagher’s MATHCOUNTS is aimed to elevate COUNTS, please visit “The test questions were very diffi- lems to complete in 20 minutes, and trip last weekend, and has earned a the prestige associated with sixth-, www.ctspe.net/MATHCOUNTS/mat cult,” Hawes said. “When you think team members could work together trophy once. seventh- and eighth-grade students, hcounts.html, or call the Connecticut of the state with over how many to solve them, using a calculator. “All the practice we do helps us as well as increase public awareness Society of Professional Engineers at thousands of students, it was his first The fourth and final round, the gain confidence for the finals,” said of the importance of mathematics. (860) 635-5522. one. It was hard. I was pleased, and Countdown Round, was a fast-paced Tedeschi. Other local schools that competed he had a good time.” oral competition where no calcula- The three eighth-graders all plan in the regional competition were Matt Sanderson may be reached at On Feb. 6, the Brooklyn Middle tors were allowed and the top scorers to go to Woodstock Academy next Killingly Intermediate School, (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at Woodstock Middle School and [email protected]. Local youths meet for ‘Day on the Hill’ Healthcare scholarships available

BY MATT SANDERSON PUTNAM — Day Kimball ity guideline information, please VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Healthcare’s Development Office visit www.daykimball.org and is now accepting applications for search “Scholarships.” HARTFORD — Students from the 2010 Susan Chilkott and “These scholarships assist stu- Killingly High School ascended the state capitol earlier this month for the Thomas C. Deary Jr. Memorial dents of Northeast Connecticut annual “Day on the Hill” event spon- Scholarships. These scholarships with the financial burdens of high- sored by the Connecticut Association are given annually to individuals er education,” said Pat Hedenberg, of Boards of Education. who reside in Northeast Day Kimball Healthcare event and Along with principals, superinten- Connecticut and are pursuing appeals manager. “This is a great dents, school board members and careers in healthcare. way for Day Kimball to give back other students across the state, atten- A selection committee for each to the community that so gener- dees of “Day on the Hill” on March 3 scholarship will review all applica- ously supports this organization.” met with legislators to voice their tions and award scholarships In 2009, scholarships were opinions on education in Connecticut. based on the application, academic awarded to 13 students. Killingly Board of Education Chair transcript if applicable, letters of The application period for both Alexis Rich and Richard Murray, recommendation, personal state- scholarships ends April 15. board member and CABE Vice ment submitted by the applicant Interested applicants are encour- President for Government Relations, Courtesy photo and a personal interview before aged to contact their high school brought several Killingly High School Killingly High School students and school board leaders met with state legislators March students to meet with State Senate 3 for the annual “Day on the Hill,” which is sponsored by the Connecticut Association of the scholarship committee. guidance office, call the Day President Pro Tempore Donald Boards of Education, at the state capitol in Hartford. From the left are students Josh Eligibility is open to residents of Kimball Development Office at Williams (D-Brooklyn). Among those Bryer, Matthew Marcotte and Matthew Mullen, State Senate President Pro Tempore Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, (860) 928-7141, e-mail pheden- students were Matthew Marcotte, Donald Williams (D-Brooklyn), students Andrew Bertorelli (back), Devonte Banks and Chaplin, Eastford, Hampton, [email protected] or download Joshua Bryer, Matthew Mullen, Brittany Bissonnette, Killingly school board member and CABE Vice President for Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, an application at www.daykim- Brittany Bissonnette, Andrew Government Relations Richard Murray and Killingly Board of Education Chair Alexis Rich. Putnam, Sterling, Thompson or ball.org. Bertorelli and Devonte Banks. Woodstock. For additional eligibil- This is the fourth consecutive year legislation and its effect on local sion panel on educational issues with Murray brought students to Hartford school districts, with CABE and legis- state Sen. Toni Boucher (R-Bethel). to meet their lawmakers and discuss lators. State Rep. Brendan Sharkey (D- CABE, a leading state advocate for issues facing public education. Hamden), Rep. Tom Reynolds (D- public education, serves local and “CABE’s Day on the Hill is a won- Preston) and Rep. Larry Cafero (R- regional school districts in derful opportunity for students to get a Norwalk), who is House Republican Connecticut. It currently has 145 mem- feel for their state government,” said leader,were among the legislators who bers, representing 90 percent of Murray.“The day also gives legislators participated. Connecticut’s public school popula- a chance to hear directly from stu- After the briefing, students walked tion. dents.” “to the Hill” and met one on one with For more information, visit The day began with visitors being their state legislators at the state capi- www.cabe.org or call (860) 571–7446. Ellis Tech briefed on issues, including pending tol. Students participated in a discus- Monday, March 29: Chicken nuggets, wheat roll, green beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday, March 30: Nachos with ground beef, salsa, fruit, milk. Wednesday, March 31: Pasta with meatballs, salad, fruit, milk. Thursday, April 1: Cheese pizza, garden salad, assorted fruit, milk. Friday, April 2: Good Friday. No school.

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BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP “The opening goal was to make it to blocks but the difference was how hard he SPORTS CORRESPONDENT New Englands in hopes to make all-New worked on his technique: being the quick- but four grapplers shine WOODSTOCK — “Is there a better word Englands,” said Dodge. “Not in my wildest est over the hurdles. than ‘outstanding’?” dreams did I think he’d do as well at New “They were pretty minute changes, BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP guy up there. Once we started For Woodstock head indoor track coach Englands as he did.” because we were talking about shaving off SPORTS CORRESPONDENT rolling he didn’t want to be the Chris Dodge, that one word pretty much Mercier won the Eastern Connecticut tenths and hundredths of seconds. It says it all about senior 55-meter hurdler Conference (ECC) meet Feb. 6 in New could be the difference in coming in first KILLINGLY — There was a only guy that didn’t bring it home.” Alex Mercier. London. Next was a win at the or even fourth,” said Dodge. “We worked trade-off this year. Instead of Mercier didn’t just meet expectations Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic on leaning over the finish line, placement winning a third consecutive For Cooke it’s his second straight class championship and this indoor track season — he exceeded Conference (CIAC) Class M meet Feb. 12 in of arms when jumping the hurdle, place- state Class S wrestling champi- them. New Haven. At the state open meet a week ment of foot coming off the hurdle. All onship, the Killingly Redman he’s got another year to get his third. “I think I broke the school record about later (Feb. 20, New Haven), he place sec- those minute small, small changes grapplers grabbed four first- 10 times,” said Mercier. “Once I ran under ond, earning him a chance to run at the amounted to a lot in the end.” place finishes at the class meet Beloin won a close one-point match in the semifinals; in the 8 seconds halfway through the season, I New Englands (March 5, Boston). Mercier had his best time of 7.66 sec- held at the Sports and Medical never looked back and didn’t run under 8 “I finished fifth at New Englands, which onds at New Englands. Science Academy, February 19- finals he pinned his opponent in the first period. The pins didn’t seconds again all year.” gave me a chance to go to nationals,” said “I was surprised I was able to improve 20. When indoor season began, the 55-meter Mercier. “My goal all season was to just as much as I did,” he said. “I knew I could Even though they missed out end there. Herrick pinned his opponent but it wasn’t until the hurdle record at Woodstock Academy was finish under 8 seconds. When I got that low get over the hurdles really fast and I think on a championship, the feat was 8.02 seconds. By the time the season was it was great.” that’s what made the difference. I think a new school record. The third round. “It was sure a nice finish to the over the record, now in Mercier’s name, At the National Scholastic Indoor technique is everything in hurdles. I didn’t Redmen finished in third place, was 7.66 seconds. Championships (March 12, New York) think I was going to improve that much to 11 points behind Somers. day with what these guys did in the finals,” said Bowen. Before the season started Dodge and Mercier finished ninth out of a pool of even make it to New Englands.” “We’ve never had four guys Mercier sat down to discuss goals. runners from across the country. Along with Mercier making it to nation- finish with class titles before,” Heading into the tournament Cooke was the only wrestler to “We made a list and discussed what we Something happened between last year als, the hurdle relay team of Tim Curry, said longtime head coach Rich wanted to accomplish and at what point in outdoor season and this year’s indoor Kyle Wickiser and Evan Rollins placed 12, Bowen. “We’ve had three in the be ranked number one in his weight class. Beloin, Herrick and we wanted it accomplished,” said Dodge. season. The change happened right with a time of 31.71. past, but never four.It’s a first for “We wanted to hit certain milestones to set between his ears. Mercier only had one regret this past us, even with how well the pro- Lombardi were ranked third going in, but by the time the day us up properly to where we wanted to be at “I just wanted to work harder this year,” indoor season. gram has been the past couple of the end of the season.” said Mercier. “I put a lot more effort into “I didn’t do as well as I thought I could years.” ended they were ranked first. The ultimate goal was to bring The words exchanged were certainly working hard at practice and really buck- have in the long jump,” he said. Bringing home a state class put into action. A list of at least five goals ling down and doing all the drills and did Mercier plans to attend the University championship were seniors home a third straight team championship, but Bowen does- was put down on paper and by season’s everything my coach said. I think that was of Connecticut and wants to continue to Thomas Lombardi (112 pounds), end all were scratched off, including a trip the biggest difference.” run track. Tyler Herrick (130 pounds), n’t mind the four guys that brought home championships of to New Englands, which was added The hurdling fundamentals were there. Colin Beloin (189 pounds) and toward the end of the season. Mercier wasn’t the fastest kid out of the junior Zachary Cooke (145 their own. pounds). “It makes it better for every- “It’s tough winning any state one when the whole team wins. It championship,” said Bowen. “As was a little disappointing,” said Speedway offers practice sessions Bowen. “Wrestling is an individ- a group we only had four guys in THOMPSON — The gates to the Thompson International Speedway Drivers who are new to Thompson Speedway find that they are given the finals and they all won. It was ual sport anyway and these guys doing what they did is phenome- will swing open for the first time in 2010 this Saturday,March 27, for the the chance to gain valuable “seat time” to learn the fast way around the an exciting end to the tourna- first of two scheduled open practice sessions. big 5/8-mile oval. Race teams with brand new racecars or those that have ment. The kids that made the nal.” Senior Eddie Loomis (140 The track will be open on the 27th and again on April 3 between the made significant changes to last year’s car also find these sessions to be finals did an outstanding job.” hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. These open practice sessions provide race invaluable. Cooke may have had the pounds) finished in fourth place, rounding out the points scored teams with the opportunity to get valuable track time to dial in their The open practice format will be done in a “round robin” style and will toughest job of them all. racecars in preparation for the season-opening Icebreaker on the week- run virtually nonstop for the seven hours scheduled for the next two Watching all day from the side- for the meet. Cooke and Herrick were the end of April 10 and 11. Icebreaker 2010 will kick off the 70th anniversary weekends. The pit gates will open at 10 a.m., and the first cars will hit the lines as teammates win their season at Thompson and will include the NASCAR Whelen Modified track one hour later. These sessions are open to virtually all racecars, matches, Cooke was the lone only two wrestlers to place at the state open meet a week later Tour along with Thompson’s own Super 6 NASCAR Whelen All- including any that may or may not compete at Thompson in the coming man out, unless he won his American Series divisions. season, along with vintage racers as well. All racecars must pass a safe- match. February 27-28 in New Haven. Herrick finished in fifth place Each year, the Speedway offers competitors the opportunity to take ty inspection before going onto the track. “I thought he was one of the advantage of this track time. The relaxed atmosphere that exists during Anyone with questions regarding these open practice dates and proce- top three guys in there and he and Cooke finished third in their respective weight classes. these practice sessions allows race teams the time needed to seek an dures may contact the Thompson Speedway office at (860) 923-2280 or did very well,” said Bowen. advantage over other competitors. It is for that reason that hundreds of may visit the track’s Web site at www.Thompsonspeedway.com “Tommy was actually the last competitors take full advantage of these practice sessions. Dining in the Quiet Corner Dining Directory Please visit these local dining establishments!

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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 for the TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner FAX: (860) 928-5946 WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM spring FRANK G. WALTER C. CHILINSKI BIRD JR. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PRESIDENT & EDITOR -AT- LARGE his time of year, the PUBLISHER conflict begins. Every spring I rush out to STEPHANIE JARVIS Tour garden and, in a EDITOR Sweetnam: Constitution designed to accommodate change fit of sunshine-fueled energy, remove the detritus of a long winter. To the Editor: the Republican candidate is her horror at Joe Time to Courtney’s interest in the ways that other country’s Such long Tea Baggerism essays last Friday! I health care systems work or don’t. make plans COMMENTARY skipped through, amazed that one author’s interpreta- She writes, “[My candidate] wants us to succeed as for a lush veg- tion of Tea Bagosophy would give us privatized the USA, not France, Germany or Japan.” etable garden. courts. We’ll save money! But, Judge Judy making a Remember your mom asking, “Would you jump off In my mind, profit deciding my injury suit against Toyota or judg- a bridge just because that Jones boy did?” Now this the tomatoes ing a toxic cleanup case against GE? No, thank you. writer asks us, “Would you run out of a burning stand in One year is house just because that German boy did?” Well, if it Ah, here’s a short one from a local Tea drinker perky rows endorsing a candidate to run against Democrat Joe seemed like a good idea, I’d consider it. suitably tied Courtney, confirming my suspicion that the Tea Bag Xenophobia is fear of the foreign. With all the great up on elegant movement is just the street mob auxiliary of the French cuisine, Japanese electronics, German cars, poles. The Republican National Committee. In the tradition of Greek philosophy, Iroquois Democracy that we enjoy, a lot of time peas and their handmade protest signs, the writer claims that you’d think we’d accept that people who don’t speak NANCY WEISS her candidate has the “values of our forefathers ... English can have ideas that we might find useful. beans wind gracefully “The problem with John McCain isn’t that respecting the Constitution.” Which values? Slavery I heard a reference to the Swiss health insurance certainly was part of the intent of the framers of the system this week. They have private insurance com- along the fence. Exotic lettuce, he doesn’t care. It’s that he doesn’t get it.” — Constitution. They didn’t intend that women should panies, just as we do, but they aren’t allowed to make mescalin mix and crunchy Barack Obama, presidential candidate, 2008. be able to vote, let alone run for office. I only share a profit on the basic health care plans everyone is French breakfast radishes hold some of their values, thank you. required to have. Average individual costs are $1,300 a drops of morning dew just y,how times have changed...... The genius of the Constitution is that it is designed year. It’s a mix of free competitive market and govern- before I pluck them from the Barack Obama is very good at dol- to accommodate change and growth. Jefferson is quot- ment regulation. soil and drop them in my gar- ing out the punches. When folks ed on the wall of his memorial in D.C. concerning the I don’t want to move to Switzerland, nor am I argu- den basket. This year, I think, ing that we adopt their system, but I’d like to know come back at him, however, he acts Constitution: my garden will be just like the M “We might as well require a man to wear still the more about how their system works and I’m glad Rep. as though you’ve attempted to rob him of his same coat which fitted him when a boy, as civilized Courtney does, too. To suggest that we shouldn’t eval- one Meryl Streep had in the most prized possession. society to remain ever under the regimen of their bar- uate the best of what other countries are doing, just movie, “It’s Complicated,” a In this case, that would be his pride. barous ancestors.” because they are other countries, isn’t patriotic — it’s perfect raised-bed masterpiece That is precisely what the There’s Thomas Jefferson’s estimation of the falli- pathetic. that inspired a severe case of health care reform debate ble values of his fellow framers. Eighteenth-century landscape envy. became: pride. Specifically, morality is nothing to be nostalgic for. G. LESLIE SWEETNAM Something is wrong with this Obama’s pride. The other reason the writer offers for supporting WOODSTOCK picture. I want to buy packages To give up, to go back to the of seeds and flats of plants, but drawing board as so many in I like shopping at the farmers’ Congress — and throughout market or the farm stands that the country — wanted him to Conrad: Patriots are about more than health care grace our area. While I go to the market to buy fruits and veg- do, would, in his mind, be a To the Editor: there for financial gain, and others were there to personal failure. And pride build a strong nation. Some probably made shocking etables, I also pick up Jonathan Eddy’s locally grown beef, some will not let Barack Obama Why am I bothering to answer Dr. Day’s latest unfortunate statements as they went along — with- goat cheese and Egg Hut eggs. BIRD’S fail. Not on this issue. He rebuttal of March 19? Because I got bored while out being recorded by a lop-sided left-wing media If I toil alone in my garden, I knows quite well the debacle watching hours of bloviating on C-SPAN as our U.S. with cell phones and a camera. NEST House members got to the vote on health care. To The Tea Party Patriots invite Dr. Day and anyone won’t shop at the market or that was then First Lady clarify just one last time: Our fight is about much else who would like to understand the Constitution engage in the chatter that con- Hillary Clinton’s attempt to more than health care. We may be watching as to attend an entertaining “Making of America” sem- nects us in the community. WALTER BIRD make health care reform the amnesty is given to millions of illegal immigrants inar held at the Tracy House in Abington May 1. Perhaps I should keep my chief priority early on in her and our salt disappears from our plate, but we will Seats are limited and reservations must be submit- own chickens. I picture myself husband’s presidency. not be doing it quietly. ted by March 31. Contact (860) 928-7439 or cde- walking out to the old coop, Obama knew it, and he was not about to let Respectfully,I agree with Dr. Day about people get- pointe@sbcglobal with any questions and RSVPs. once occupied by flocks of inde- that happen to him. Failure, you see, is for ting more involved in groups when one party is in Dr. Day may have plenty of time to attend, as he control of the administrative, legislative and judi- has four years before the health care plan kicks in pendent guinea fowl. In my other people. Not for Barack Obama. Not the cial branches of government. Our forefathers and his visit count goes up so fast he will not have mind’s eye, I see the beautiful man who promised us everything short of warned against tyranny if that should ever happen. time to care what we are doing. By then, we could be feathers on my exotic chickens, parting the seas when he so expertly, yet not I do not care why we are awake now or why it took us marching to the Chinese national anthem while our which I could get in the mail quite so soundly, defeated McCain in ’08. so long to get here. I do not care what anyone thinks tax dollars go to pay for all those visits. The insur- from McMurray’s Hatchery. That is why he continued to bang his fists of me for getting involved. What I do care about is ance companies may no longer be around to kick Imagine the stir at the post down on that horse that is health care. That’s the preservation of the U.S. Constitution and the his- and I might be living in Texas where I could use the office, if my packages started to why he refused to budge on passing what a tory of our nation. 10th Amendment right to secede from the Union. chirp! majority of Americans did not want — a bill We live in the same country and under the same Lots of things can happen in the next few years — Something is wrong with this Constitution, although our interpretation of it may like the Republicans taking back the House and picture, too. The hawks that that appears quite capable of doing more to be different. In my world, there is only one U.S. Senate. For God’s sake, people, get involved and vote! soar over the fields are threats harm our economy than this administration Constitution, written by a group of men who faced if I keep chickens. The dogs has already done. And that’s saying a lot, even the same kind of doubt we are facing. It is the same RITA CONRAD, would torment the hens. Every though the president is fond of blaming it all document that took a war and several years to write TEA PARTY PATRIOT while they worked out personal differences. Some of time we go away, we’d need to on Dubya. POMFRET CENTER That is why, in remarks on health care the men were far right, some far left, some were find someone to care for the reform at the White House two weeks ago, the birds. Perhaps if I spent a small president said: “The American people want to fortune on a run, I might relax that they were safe. Easier by know if it’s still possible for Washington to McNally: Entertainment continues in Pomfret far to buy the eggs. look out for their interests and their future. My neighbor gave me a copy To the Editor: Paul Hennen, who has made a career of his They are waiting for us to act. They are wait- of the Seed Savers Exchange smear campaign against Democrats in Pomfret, ing for us to lead. And as long as I hold this catalog, published in Iowa. The office, I intend to provide that leadership. I Ford Fay has been writing here for months about has been found, not surprisingly,to be without a leg his “selectman’s ordinance.” He has been promot- to stand on. His lawsuit against the Planning and nonprofit group is dedicated to do not know how this plays politically, but I saving the world’s “diverse but know it’s right. And so I ask Congress to fin- ing it as a better idea to the current system for vot- Zoning Commission has been dismissed and his ing for the Board of Selectmen. He thinks the pre- claims judged unjustifiable. By his own account, he endangered garden heritage for ish its work, and I look forward to signing this future generations.” Frank reform into law.” sent system is “too restrictive.” According to the has raised and spent thousands of dollars on article in last week’s “Woodstock Villager,” Ford is lawyers and expert witnesses to bring this com- Anastasio of Wagon Road Which brings us back to that nice little quip not willing to defend his position in public at a spe- plaint forward. The taxpayers in Pomfret have paid Greenhouse buys seeds from he made about McCain a couple years back, cial Board of Selectmen meeting. He is quoted: “I to fend off his now proven baseless lawsuit. His the Seed Savers, especially heir- only with a twist: It isn’t that Barack Obama don’t need to present anything. It’s not my idea, it’s supporters will have paid twice for this show. loom tomatoes. An expert gar- doesn’t care about your health. It’s that he just the public’s.” What’s next? dener in Hampton grows and doesn’t get it. As far as I could see, Mr. Fay was the only one The Three Stooges continue to entertain in preserves seeds, too. The only discernible reason there wasn’t sponsoring the idea, and probably the only one who Pomfret, but extensively so. Seed Savers Exchange is “the more outcry over this force-fed health plan is cares or understands the confusing premise of it. largest non-governmental seed that it isn’t the war on terror. Bush, of course, One would think he would take any opportunity to TIM MCNALLY bank of its kind in the U.S.,” was raked over the coals, accused of pushing sell it. He’s all for it until he has to try to explain it POMFRET preserving and regenerating the country into war over the protestations of and defend it in public. What’s next? seeds from plants all over the many. world. They believe we need to In that case, lives were lost. There’s no way maintain diversity and have to predict whether the president’s health plan more than 11,000 members with will result in loss of lives, but the underlying Reeves: Firm figures needed for fuel cell the same values. I read the cata- premise remains the same: The resistance log for an hour, lost in the text was strong, the protests loud and clear. Yet To the Editor: electricity is not significantly less than 15.76 cents and the beautiful photos. I Obama refused to budge. Instead, he grew per kWh for commercial, I don’t think the project is imagine myself saving the DNA of a wonderful tomato. even more emboldened. Which is what hap- With the cost of gasoline, fuel oil and all other worthwhile. Once a packet of peas is in pens with those who are convinced they are forms of energy rising, most everyone does what Remember all the times when the federal, state they can to save a dollar. Many people keep track of and town governments said they were doing pro- the ground, all decisions are above others. What, he must think, do these easy. I’ll enjoy my garden, even people know? So we’re going to get a health the cost of gasoline in the neighboring states. jects to save you money? Have you ever seen that People here in Connecticut will fill up their car’s money come into your pocket? though it will never look as nice plan that is economically unstable and could as I imagine it. While the pro- lead to disturbing realities such as women gas tank in Rhode Island or Massachusetts when Now, with the economy in the tank, state rev- the price of gasoline is cheaper. enues decreasing, the state government budget in duce I grow may disappoint, the under 50 being denied breast cancer screen- The average cost of electricity in Connecticut is deficit, plus the state being in debt up to its eye- first radish will be a triumph. ings — remember, the U.S. Preventive 19.87 cents per kWh for residential and 15.76 cents balls, we cannot expect the state to maintain its Of course, I can rely on the pros Services Task Force recommended against kWh for commercial. In Rhode Island, it is 14.57 per level funding for the area towns. If that is the case, like Anastasio to fill in the routing screening mammography in women kWh for residential. That is 26 percent cheaper. we should be decreasing our expenditures rather gaps. He predicts he will have between 40 and 49, reversing an earlier opin- Sometimes I wish I had a very long extension cord. than increasing our liabilities. greenhouse-grown cherry ion. Now the town of Killingly is asking the taxpay- Some would say that this technology project will tomatoes and strawberries by Quite simply, this so-called health care ers to approve a $3.3 million expenditure for a fuel only cost more if delayed. Didn’t they say the same Mother’s Day.I can almost taste reform could open a can of worms we may be cell to generate electricity. What is amazing is that thing about computers and television sets? them. unable to shut. the Town Council and the town manager cannot Every garden is a chance to The president insisted we needed this plan. give the taxpayers the total or actual cost per kWh HAROLD REEVES assert our independence. I’ll Critics, he said, were merely playing politics. to be derived from this project. If the total cost for DANIELSON buy bags of edibles at the farm- Another year of discussion, he said, would ers’ market and pick my own accomplish nothing. That’s hard to believe. peas. I will join the Seed Savers After all, one year of the Obama administra- Exchange. There is no conflict tion was enough time for people to go from in dreaming in spring of fresh worshipping their leader to wondering how LETTERS POLICY vegetables whether they come from heirloom varieties, the they were duped. Letters to the editor are always welcome, and may be sent to Villager Newspapers, , P.O. Box 196, farmers’ market or the packet That proves one thing: A lot can happen in Woodstock, CT 06281, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Be sure to include a name and of radish seeds I bought at the one year. residence. Please refrain from sending letters via fax, and be sure to supply a home address and phone number to allow for confirmation. Allow at least 48 hours for a response. Letters must be submitted by supermarket. Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at (508) 909- noon Monday to ensure publication in the following week’s issue. Every effort will be made to accommo- Nancy Weiss resides in 4107 or by e-mail at date late submissions, but inclusion can not be guaranteed. The rules of good taste and libel will, of Pomfret and writes a weekly col- [email protected]. course, apply to all submissions. Personal attacks will not be published. The editor retains the right to edit all letters. umn for Villager Newspapers. KILLINGLY VILLAGER Friday, March 26, 2010 • A9 OPINION Proposal has fallen on political ears

very time the citizens of otherwise provided by special act, representation) shall apply to the elec- change that would allow the voters vote for all three candidates on the Pomfret vote for the Board of charter or ordinance, an elector shall tion of selectmen.” In simple non- their constitutional right to vote for Board of Selectmen. Selectmen, our constitutional not vote for more candidates for the legalese, we vote for two but three are all three members on the Board of “Respectfully, at the Special Eright is denied. We vote for office of selectmen than a political elected. The popular plurality vote Selectmen. Selectmen Meeting of April 6, 2010, I two, but three are elected. Why is this? party can elect pursuant to section 9- was gone. At the March 15 selectmen’s meet- will not take part in any discussions.” Because of a political process called 167a (minority representation), pro- Then, in 1983, the General ing, I submitted the following letter: The Board of Selectmen voted to minority representation. vided that number of such candidates Assembly amended the statute for the “Board of Selectmen cancel the public forum of April 6 as a In 1959, the General Assembly that an elector can vote for shall be Board of Selectmen by permitting “Reference: Special Town Meeting result of my letter.My issues were not changed how the Board of deemed to include the “full voting for the Board of of April 6, 2010 with negative “what-if” scenarios by Selectmen was chosen, first selectman.” Selectmen at town option.” They gave “When the discussion of an ordi- the political parties. The process is and the plurality vote was The political process is back the constitutional right of the nance to allow the electors to vote for clear. The Legislature has permitted out and minority repre- COMMENTARY set. The political parties electors to vote for all three members all three members of the Board of towns, by an ordinance, the constitu- sentation was in. on a three-member Board to the towns with an ordinance. Selectmen was raised, I had asked the tional right to vote for all the mem- Minority representation of Selectmen are allowed With this knowledge, last selectmen to hold a Special Town bers to the Board of Selectmen. At the says that “the maximum to put two candidates on December, I approached the Board of Meeting. selectmen’s meeting I asked number of members of FORD FAY the ballot and the electors Selectmen asking that a special town “I have now learned that instead, Selectmen Emilio, “Should the elec- any board, commission, are allowed to vote for meeting be held and in a public forum there will be a Special Selectmen tors of Pomfret be allowed to vote for legislative body, commit- two. with one question to be discussed: Meeting following the public hearing all the members on the Board of tee or similar body of the So, how is the other “Should the electors be allowed to on the budget on April 6, 2010. Selectmen? Yes or no. He refused to state or any political subdivision selectman elected? The statute says, vote for all the members of Board of “Holding a Special Town Meeting answer this simple question. It was thereof, whether elective or “Unless otherwise provided by special Selectmen?” and having a Special Selectmen clear, to me, he would not support an appointive, who may be members of act, charter or ordinance the votes Our first selectman, Jim Rivers, Meeting are two different agendas. At ordinance to allow us to vote for all the same political party, shall be as case, including any valid write-in supported a public forum. He took a a Special Town Meeting only the item three. Selectman Nicholson was not specified in the following table …” votes, for an unsuccessful candidate neutral position on the question, wait- on the call can be discussed, i.e., present but in the past has expressed In the case of a three-member for first selectman shall be counted as ing to hear from the public. The other ‘Should the town adopt an ordinance her negative support to allow us to Board of Selectmen, the maximum votes for him, as a member of such two selectmen openly were not in to allow the electors to vote for all vote for all three. The first selectman number from one political party is board, provided no elector may be a favor of making any changes. They three members to the Board of said he had received more negative two. That means the political parties candidate for both the office of first had their personal agendas with Selectmen?’ than positive comments on the ques- are allowed to put only two candidates selectman and that of selectmen by issues like, “It would be a shame to “At a Special Selectmen Meeting, tion. on the ballot, a candidate for first virtue of nomination by a majority or ‘lose the loser’” and “It would be diffi- the agenda is not limited only to the So, unless there are others who selectman and a candidate for select- minor party or a nominating petition cult to get candidates,” and each had question but is open to any secondary would like to pursue this question by men. or registration of write-in candidacy, their issues with minority representa- issues. other means, my proposal has fallen When voting for the Board of or any combination thereof. The pro- tion. It was clear to me these the two “I have no hidden agenda or other on political ears. Selectmen, the statutes say, “Unless visions of section 9-167a (minority selectmen would not support any issues than our constitutional right to Ford Fay is a resident of Pomfret. The teams that time forgot “Heads I win, tails you lose.” chose on both occasions not to recog- injustice. teams? an effort to honor these teams. As a youngster, a friend of mine nize these teams with a champi- It has been suggested that all of As any parent who has had the However, there is more to do. actually tricked me once with this onship banner. this was the result of a lack of policy opportunity to see their youth ath- Now, with the banners finally foolishness. Not all four teams that won state around the handling of state titles at lete obtain the status of “champion” raised, a very public and calculated However, I don’t think titles between the years Putnam High School, and until a pol- at any level understands, the pride apology from the school or town he was the same guy who 1985 and 1994, just these icy is in place, we run the risk of a in your child that this accomplish- administration to the athletes and duped the 1985 state base- OMMENTARY two teams. repeat of these events. While I fully ment creates is nothing that can be their families expressing regret for ball champions and 1989 C If that arbitrary agree that a policy to ensure fair and replaced or duplicated. Some ath- denying these teams the full recogni- state softball champions approach doesn’t speak equitable recognition on a go-for- letes never obtain this status despite tion they had earned needs to be at Putnam High School volumes to the residents ward basis would be appropriate, I years of productive play. Knowing issued. The satisfaction associated into thinking their of Putnam about the am very leery of any circumstance that these local athletes never had with this once-in-a-lifetime banner- accomplishments would MIKE LEVESQUE injustice that was perpe- where an obvious wrong is commit- the chance to celebrate this wonder- raising ceremony was unjustly be fully acknowledged by trated by our school offi- ted and later justified because a ful achievement at their banner rais- taken from these champions, and their school in an appro- cials on these youth ath- piece of paper was not available ing ceremony with their teammates, someone from the town or school priate timeframe. letes and their families — at with “how-to” instructions on prop- friends and families should keep all leadership needs to say, “We’re Unless you think 25 and 20 years, arguably their finest hour — then I er decision-making. sports-minded Putnam residents sorry,” even if they weren’t directly respectively,is appropriate. don’t know what possibly could. If an absence of policy was truly awake at night. responsible. The conclusion I kept reaching as Clearly, only the school administra- the cause, how, then, did the school In fairness, the present PHS It’s called the right thing to do. to how this happened, and which is tion would have the power to delay leaders in 1986 and 1994 determine administration had nothing to do No fooling. now supported based on comments this honor for a period of time that that page one, section one and para- with any of this. Principal Paul made to me on air by the hosts of can only be described now as embar- graph one of the “Championship Brenton and his staff should be com- Mike Levesque is a resident of WINY’s Sports Talk Show resulting rassing. The minimal attendance of Recognition Handbook” regarding mended for taking the first step in Putnam. from their inquiries, is personnel in players from each team for their ban- championship banners did indeed righting these wrongs by getting the Putnam school administration ner ceremonies only magnifies this apply to those state championship these banners in place and making LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wesler: Bill is first step in longer journey Liston: Murdock deal would be irresponsible

To the Editor: pens in the courts with the first case of breast To the Editor: would not serve the town, and the money it cancer that was missed because a mammo- would generate would disappear as easily as The passage of the landmark Health Care gram was deemed unnecessary. I suspect true Congratulations to Margaret Washburn for tax revenues seem to do. Reform Bill marked the first true trophy on medical tort reform will be enacted sooner her letter of March 15 concerning a potential A quid pro quo deal with a water company President Obama’s mantle. Make no mistake, than later. aquifer on the “Murdock” property in or any developer would be much to the disad- this was a huge victory. Just two months ago The bill, however, must be looked upon as a Pomfret. vantage of the town of Pomfret in the long after Scott Brown’s win in Massachusetts, the first step in a longer journey.I still feel that This is a resource that should be protected run. some had already written Obama off as a one- ultimately, a single-payer system is the final term lame duck president. But by flexing his answer. As I’ve stated before, I believe this and preserved by the town for future use. To Remember: Act in haste, repent at leisure. political muscle and demonstrating the tena- needs to be done at a regional level. Mitt sell or lease it would be irresponsible of the cious potential we saw in him two Novembers Romney (possible 2012 Republican candidate) town officials and a loss for future genera- RAYMOND F. L ISTON ago, he managed in true Flutie style to throw recently noted that single-payer at the state tions of residents who might need it for a FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE POMFRET the last second Hail Mary pass. He brilliantly level (as he’s tried to bring to Massachusetts) source of water. An expedient sale or lease CONSERVATION COMMISSION altered the spin from social mandate to fiscal can be the fix. This may indeed be a better idea. responsibility.He even stressed the need to rein Individual states would better serve their citi- in entitlements as a pressing reason for voting zens rather than the federal government, yea. Highlighting that the country comes out a which would have a harder time dealing with net $130 billion ahead over the first 10 years its overall diversity. SOUND OFFS (and $1.2 trillion in the following 10) hopefully There were, of course, some obvious confus- bodes well for the future need to deal with ing tidbits pertaining to the bill. Why funding Medicare and Social Security and bring down for college education wound up here I suppose our crippling national debt. is just one of Washington’s little idiosyn- Is the Health Care Reform Bill a completely crasies. Using this as an argument for or In response to zoning appeal article sound one? Most would agree it’s not. Just call- against abortion (which still is legal in ing it a health care reform bill rather than the America) demonstrates how off the mark Sound Off: shall not be deemed a home-based business. insurance reform bill that it truly is has been politicians can become. It is a separate issue. Up to a total of 10 unique pieces of com- misleading. Many secret deals will probably be And creating a new criminal class (someone With respect to the news article, “Zoning mercial and industrial, vehicles, trailers and unearthed. Most benefits will not be appreciat- without health insurance) is certainly both Appeal dismissed,” the definition of a “home equipment in any combination may be stored ed for many years. For instance, the Medicare troubling and perplexing. business” and “equipment and acreage” are on any residential property of 20 acres or Part D “Donut Hole” won’t be completely Misconceptions should be refuted. For different in the zoning regulations. more. Unique being defined as not the same closed until 2020. instance, nowhere in the bill is a government- This definition includes, but is not limited size or type (i.e. two excavators, two dump Paying the bill’s cost up front is scarcely run health insurance mandated. All new plans to, the office, studio or workshop of an archi- trucks, two flat bed trailers, etc., are permit- palatable, and labeling this as deficit reducing are to be private and similar to what is current- tect, artist, cabinet maker, contractor, com- ted only if they are substantially different in is dubious. It will be funded by an expanded ly offered to Congress (as passionately pointed puter or Internet-based business, consultant, size. One 40-foot flat bed trailer and one-40 Medicare Payroll tax. In other words, much of out by our own Rep. Joe Courtney during the the savings are really accomplished through debate Sunday night). dentist, dressmaker, economist, engineer, foot box trailer would be permitted as they tax increases. Hardly the basis for a fiscal Perhaps the most important boon to come insurance agent, lawyer, forest practitioner, are a different type of trailer.). responsibility. But is it necessary? Probably out of all this is a new more proactive musician, photographer with no chemical The first selectman takes his usual “pot yes. We needed to start somewhere. It at least President Obama. He may hitherto become the development on site, physician, psychologist, shots” at a “small group of citizens” looking begins to address the issue of adequate health Washington force to be reckoned with. The first real estate broker, serviceman or a dwelling to blame others, rather than taking responsi- care for all. It also scratches the surface in barometer will be this November’s midterm used for preserving or cooking for compensa- bility for his actions. He explains his budget reducing health expenditures by starting to elections. Until then be ready for the deluge of tion. Such uses as restaurants, tearooms, for legal expenses as his “war chest” when, in mandate paying for outcome based cost-effec- spin doctors over our air waves (and of course funeral homes, daycare centers, barbershops, fact, he could have saved the taxpayers last tive medicine rather than carte blanche. in our newspapers). beauty parlors, dancing schools, kennels and year at least $25,000 in legal fees had he been Is this the beginning of rationed medicine? The effects of the new bill won’t be known for animal hospital are not considered inciden- willing to negotiate a settlement in a No. Insurance companies have been rationing quite some time. Expect the unexpected. The tal and accessory to a residential use and Freedom of Information complaint. for years. It does, however, tweak what end result will undoubtedly show that it was Medicare will reimburse which will trickle neither a panacea nor a pariah. down to private insurance. Unfortunately, this It should at the very least make for an inter- will put health care providers in a tenuous esting political summer. position. It’s difficult to practice defensive med- Actions, integrity speak volumes icine and avoid lawsuits and at the same time LEE WESLER follow new guidelines. We will see what hap- WOODSTOCK Sound Off: she was elected a selectman, she knew she had a number of conflicts and has been less Selectman Nicholson’s aspiration to be the than gracious in dealing with these self-evi- first selectman of Pomfret is not an entitle- dent conflicts. SOUND OFF POLICY ment as some might think. She has two years The law was clear that she could not be on to convince the voters and will shine or fall the Board of Finance. The law also stated In addition to the Letters to the Editor section, the Villager Newspapers offers an by her own actions as a selectman. that any town employee could not serve on anonymous forum allowing callers to “Sound Off” about the hot-button issues and Comments like she “has a target on her any land use commission, i.e., Planning and topics in their towns. The “Sound Off” line can be reached 24 hours a day,at (860) 928- back,” “has been targeted because she is a Zoning. She is now being questioned to deter- 1818, ext. 150. Names may be omitted for “Sound Off” calls only, although you may Democrat” or will not “stand idly by and let mine if a conflict exists if a selectman is leave a name or initials. All comments should be made clearly and concisely, to mini- this stalking go on unfettered” sounds like Pomfret’s tree warden. And there is another someone is trying to create a “straw man” for question — whether a selectman should be mize the potential for mistakes. Please remember that libelous comments, personal attention. one of the publishers of a newspaper. attacks and material that cannot be verified will not be published. “Sound Offs” may People expect our public officials to lead by People want accountability and they don’t also be e-mailed to [email protected]. We prefer that longer “Sound example, follow the law and be reasonable. want the appearance of a conflict of interest. Offs” be e-mailed. Be sure to label the e-mail as a “Sound Off” submission. All “Sound Her actions and integrity will speak volumes What is the prudent thing to do, Selectman Off” submissions are due by noon on Mondays. We look forward to hearing from you! about any future leadership abilities. When Nicholson? A10 • Friday, March 26, 2010 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Homeowners can take steps to avoid foreclosure

“It’s fortunate for the person purchas- In Killingly, where Tax Assessor Melissa FORECLOSURES ing while unfortunate for the person Bonin reports that since the town’s last re- continued from page A1 selling,” said Carol DeRosa, adminis- evaluation, which was Oct. 1, 2007, properties trator of residential mortgage pro- in Killingly have depressed from 17 percent this month that in January the state’s unemploy- grams at the Connecticut Housing to 20 percent. ment rate rose to 9 percent, also saps new home- Finance Authority (CHFA). “The market began its downfall after that buyer confidence. In a small sign of recovery, “Unemployment certainly impacts a in the last quarter of 2007,” she said. employers added 2,300 jobs in January, even person’s comfort level. I think what’s The Killingly town clerk’s office reports though more than 6,000 jobs in the state were lost happened in the state and national that since that re-evaluation, there were 25 last year. economy has caused everyone to reflect foreclosure initiations in 2007, 41 in 2008, 62 The national unemployment rate is 9.7 per- on how they spend and live their lives. in 2009 and 18 so far in 2010. cent, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. There have been a lot of lessons learned In Thompson, the assessor’s office reports However, with mortgage rates at a historical from issues that were identified on a that since its last re-evaluation completed lows, a soon-to-expire federal tax credit and more national level that has caused first-time Oct. 1, 2009, they have seen about a 9 percent affordable housing prices overall, sales were homebuyers to really do their home- drop in home values. The town clerk’s office beginning to show some strength in late 2009. work before they pursue purchasing a reports that there have been 12 properties According to the Eastern Connecticut home. As this settles out over the next that have been repossessed by the bank. Association of Realtors, 933 single-family units several years, there will continue to be Woodstock received its last property re- were sold in 2009 in Windham County, at a vol- foreclosures.” evaluation in 2005, after deciding last year to ume of $177,541,671. In 2008, 832 single-family DeRosa, like many, recommends to forgo their annual re-evaluation for one year units were sold in the county,showing a 12.14 per- everyone considering to buy to be an Matt Sanderson photo to pursue the concept of regional re-evalua- cent difference in annual home sales. Also in educated homeowner. tion, their assessor’s office reports that there 2008, there was a 0.77 percent decrease in sales “CHFA offers, through counseling A foreclosed home at on Church Street in Putnam. has been a slight downward trend in home between 2008 and 2009 in Windham County. agencies, eight-hour pre-purchase values; however, there are still a lot of posi- By town, the ECAR reports that in 2009, 81 sin- training,” she said. “So when the buyer goes out agent,” he said. “We have a lot of knowledge and tive trends of people moving to Woodstock from gle family-homes were sold in Woodstock, 81 in and starts the process, they know the questions financial resources to be able to handle these Hartford and Boston. Brooklyn, 166 in Killingly, 56 in Putnam, 74 in to ask.“ properties. We need to have the contractors, the The CHFA, ECAR and New Haven-based Thompson, 29 in Pomfret and 13 in Eastford. She added that she thinks reluctance is why various contracts, secure the property and even- Neighborworks New Horizons are promoting A March 11 document by RealtyTrac — a more people are not taking advantage of the final tually make it marketable. We make these prop- resources, such as foreclosure prevention semi- California-based company that compiles hous- opportunity of the federal first-time homebuyer erties available from when they get title after nars, to provide free counseling services to ing figures and foreclosure filings, such as tax credit, or the possibility of unemployment or foreclosure to when they close the deal.” homeowners who are in danger of losing their default notices, scheduled auctions and bank underemployment, such as an employee who Cooke, operating primarily in the Interstate homes, assess the immediate needs for that repossessions — reported on 308,524 U.S. proper- received significant amounts of overtime that 395 corridor, said the banks do not contact his homeowner and look at options to prevent fore- ties in February,a decrease of 2 percent from the they are not certain will continue in the future. offices directly,but they use servicing companies closure. previous month but still 6 percent above the level “Because we were in a declining real estate to handle their assets for them. Neighborworks recently held a seminar in reported in February 2009. The report also shows environment, where values were declining, “Those companies will call a pool of Realtors Dayville and is holding more throughout the one in every 418 U.S. housing units received a there are [now] some great opportunities for who are eligible to handle real estate owned region. For more information, call (860) 442-4900, foreclosure filing in February. first-time homebuyers,” she said. “Interest rates, work,” he added. “There are Web sites they sub- or visit online at www.nwnh.net. In Windham County, RealtyTrac reports that especially a CHFA mortgage, are at historic lows, scribe to.” DeRosa at the CHFA added that Connecticut foreclosures rose from 75 to 106 in January, a 41 which makes purchasing your first home, at this Cooke said he has noticed foreclosures going may be one of only a few states that has a judicial percent increase. For February, RealtyTrac time, cost effective. CHFA is at 4.375 percent, and up substantially in the last two years between mediation program for any homeowner facing a reports the foreclosure rate was 32.5 percent CHFA also offers down payment assistance.” Windham and New London counties, saying that foreclosure to face a negotiation, a short sale, or higher than the 80 foreclosures in the same According to Mae Lyons, broker from it takes this situation to happen for the housing a “graceful exit,” through judicial mediation. month in 2009. StoneHouse Real Estate in Brooklyn, there still market to get corrected, because prices were “Of the individuals eligible for mediation, 40 Statewide, RealtyTrac reports that foreclo- has been no uptick at her office of people taking “out of control.” percent take advantage of that program,” she sures rose 3.4 percent from January to February, advantage of the tax credit; however, she reports “It was caused by a supply and demand prob- said. “We really need to get the word out. We have with a 2009 to 2010 increase of 3.3 percent. doing more home showings moving into spring. lem,” he continued. “Now, we have more supply an emergency mortgage assistance program “The 6 percent year-over-year increase we saw “I do think there are more homes that have than we have demand.” [too]. It allows anyone who either has received a in February was the smallest annual increase gone under deposit,” she said. “I have shown Cooke predicts that foreclosures will begin to notice of intent to foreclose, or anticipates a we’ve seen since January 2006, when we began some foreclosures. Across the board, buyers are decrease within the next two years when inven- notice, such as someone knowing their going to calculating year-over-year increases, but it still in the opinion they can make a significantly tory is dispersed. get laid off, this program has state funding to pro- marked the 50th consecutive month of year-over- lower offer. [But] we have seen a number of Not far from Putnam Town Hall on Church vide mortgage assistance on a monthly basis. We year increases in foreclosure activity,” James J. homes selling at or near full price.” Street is a “for sale” sign on a single-family home can provide that monthly assistance up to 60 Saccacio, chief executive officer of RealtyTrac, There are specialty real estate companies in that Cooke and Putnam Tax Assessor Rande months.” said in a press release. “This leveling of the fore- northeast Connecticut that primarily specialize Chmura said went through the foreclosure She said the toll-free number is 877-571-2432, closure trend is not necessarily evidence that the sometimes swift, sometimes prolonged process. which has a knowledgeable staff that can assist fewer homeowners are in distress and at risk for process of foreclosure. Their signs can be seen According to Chmura, the town’s its last re- on both CHFA programs. foreclosure, but rather that foreclosure preven- frequently along Quiet Corners, such as evaluation process was completed Oct. 1, 2008, CHFA can be reached at (860) 721-9501 or online tion programs, legislation and other processing Browning & Browning LLC, Prestige Properties, when single-family home values dropped at www.chfa.org. delays are in effect capping monthly foreclosure Leading Edge Realty and Exit Hometown between 5 percent and 10 percent. Other resources available are activity, albeit at a historically high level that Properties. “We’ve recently started keeping foreclosure www.realtytrac.com, www.realtor.com, will likely continue for an extended period.” Todd Cooke, broker and owner of Exit sales, for people to see and find a bargain,” she http://rismedia.com, www.houselogic.com and As foreclosures present a problem for some, it Hometown Properties, said they are the “eyes, said. www.mbaa.org. ECAR can be reached at (860) is an opportunity for buyers, especially first-time ears and laborers” of the foreclosure process, as According to the Putnam town clerk’s office, 892-2595 or online at www.easternctrealtors.com. ones, to look to buy.Sellers have to deal with sell- well as marketing that same property for poten- since the last re-evaluation, the town has seen 41 There are now 36 days left to take advantage of ing a foreclosed home at a price they can live tial buyers. foreclosure initiations, with six deeds in lieu of the first-time homebuyer tax credit. It expires with. “It requires more resources than a regular foreclosure. April 30. Rosemary works for you !

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We both EASTCONN, and it is year to smooth transition for her suc- during retirement, Williams said, worked together to make QVCC eligi- part of the state cessor. “The people here, in northeast ble for the same kind of middle college Department of Indicating that the decision to retire Connecticut, because I don’t live here. program that Manchester had imple- Education’s inter-dis- was a tough one, Williams said the tim- Everything I do here. My doctors are mented.” trict magnet school ini- ing is right, as she is stepping down here. I’ve immersed myself here.” In 2006, a small group of educators tiative, which seeks to before the school goes through another Williams said her fondest thoughts came together to design thee reduce, eliminate and three-year accreditation process. of QVCC are a culmination or memo- Quinebaug Valley Middle College prevent the racial, eth- “I did not want to leave in the middle ries. High School (QVMCHS) to offer those nic or economic isola- of that,” she said. “Talking to people here now who targeted students an innovative, alter- tion of public school stu- Williams received the retirement graduated, who articulate how coming native education option. Based on a dents while offering a incentive in 2003, but did not take it here changed their lives,” she added. model program that had succeeded at high quality curriculum because there were still things left that “It’s a reward structure.” community college campuses nation- for educational improve- she wanted to accomplish as president. When Williams came to QVCC, there wide since the mid-1970s, the QVMCHS ment. Now, she said, she can spend more were no technical programs in place proposal was built to offer students According to Dr. time with her husband, children and for a comprehensive community col- who felt disconnected from their cur- Susan Huard, QVCC grandchildren. lege, she said. Under her direction, rent high school program. However, dean of learning and Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Williams said the QVCC systems in these non-traditional students are also development, the plan is Williams is the oldest of four girls and Willimantic and Danielson invested in capable and independent learners who to expand to 105 students was the first of her family to go to col- technology,which added to the school’s can succeed with support inside a and then stay at that lege. She received her Bachelor of enrollment and infrastructure growth. unique environment, like QVMCHS. number until the new Science degree in nursing from Once those programs were installed, “We felt that northeast Connecticut QVMCHS facility is built DePauw University in Indiana, and demand has increased in QVCC’s was an even better region for a middle on campus, which will later her Master of Science degree in health, science and technology pro- college [high school] given the fact that be able to house 225 stu- nursing administration from the grams, as currently some of the most we wanted to provide more options for dents. University of Rhode Island. sought and highest-paying jobs avail- high school students to still earn col- Recently,QVCC award- She then served as a Navy nurse offi- able. lege credits while still in high school,” ed a contract to cer, as a civil service nurse at the “It was a transition in expanding its added Williams. “We know some par- Amenta/Emma National Naval Center in Bethesda, mission,” she said. ents struggle to make ends meet. This Architects, out of Md., as head nurse of an ICU-CCU unit Now, nearly 2,000 students attend would be critical to the families to get Hartford, to render the at a hospital in Chicago and as a school QVCC — 1,300 part time and almost 600 their kids into college.” conceptual design of the nurse for the Department of Defense full time. The Connecticut Department of proposed on-campus File photo in Japan until her husband, Charley, In late 2007, QVCC built a 30,000- Education gave the final approval to expansion. The ground- Former QVCC President Dianne Williams at the 2008 was transferred to the submarine base square-foot, $17 million wing to its the QVMCHS proposal. It allowed part- breaking is pending for commencement. in Groton. Danielson campus, which, according ners from EASTCONN, QVCC, June 2011. They have a son Chris, a daughter Prior to her appointment in 1992 as to Williams, a development of that size Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam, Huard, who has worked with Emily and three granddaughters. QVCC president, Williams served as had not happened at the school in 25 Thompson, Windham and Woodstock Williams for 10 years, said it was On some of her community work, acting president of the former years. to take advantage of the new school “heartbreaking” to see her on the last Williams is a director for the Citizens Mohegan Community College in Williams credits State Sen. Pro opening. day of her employment at QVCC. National Bank, past president of the Norwich (now Three Rivers Tempore Donald Williams (D- Most recently,Sen. Williams secured “She has been a phenomenal leader Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Community College). Williams was Brooklyn) for not only helping craft $424,000 from the State Bond for QVCC and for northeast Commerce, past president of the there for 12 years, working up from legislation to get QVCC the necessary Commission for necessary fire safety Connecticut,” said Huard. “Under her Access Agency and a member of the temporary faculty member, associate state funds to accommodate the improvements to 30,000 square feet of direction, the college established Executive Committee of the Eastern professor of nursing, director or nurs- growth and expansion of its two cam- the east wing in the Danielson campus, ‘Learners First.’ That’s what it’s Workforce Investment Board. ing, associate dean of instruction, puses, but also in securing the school’s allowing for installing sprinkler sys- always been about. She’s also great For more information on QVCC, dean of instruction and president. eligibility in 2006 to form a middle col- tems around the college’s computer fun. I will always remember her.” QVMCHS or Connecticut Community Also, during the 1996-’97 academic lege high school within QVCC in and science labs. As Tomlin settles into his new posi- Colleges please visit year, Williams was called to take over Danielson. “The funding makes the east wing tion at QVCC, the outgoing Williams www.qvcc.commnet.edu, duties at Middlesex Community The concept for the school began, safer for students and equipment,” said she thinks he is a good fit for the http://www.eastconn.org/QVMCHS/i College in Middletown when the said Sen. Williams, when QVCC said President Williams. “It also pre- job. ndex.htm and www.commnet.edu, school lost its president. President Williams approached him pares the building for its expansion; Now with time to reflect, Williams respectively. She lives in Montville with her hus- about her interest in bringing a non- within a year construction will begin said she will be doing some much- band, who has served almost 30 years traditional high school program to the on a new middle college. Clearly, the needed traveling with her husband Matt Sanderson may be reached at in the Navy and retired as director of community college for grades 10 fire code improvements are a real win- and will take the summer to do some (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at the hospital corps. through 12. win for our community and it wouldn’t work at their home and reconnect with [email protected]. Williams plans to come back to “The middle college idea had been have happened without Sen. Williams’ old friends. Trust Your Neighbors Your Guide to Your Neighbors at Your Service

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as a reporter for the Connecticut readers in the Quiet Corner we want to continue being there. VILLAGER Villagers is something I believe don’t just turn to us for local Every Friday, we will have news continued from page A1 our readers will, if they haven’t news — they expect it. What that you find important, engross- already, view with as much many of our readers may not ing and compelling — news that readers. excitement as we do.” know is that, by himself for affects your lives, your commu- Some may question the future A previous employee of quite some time now, Matt has nities. of newspapers because, like Stonebridge Press, Hosford been giving voice to all our com- “Simply put, it’s local, local, most other businesses in this returns to the company after munities. Adding Rich is going local,” Bird said. “It isn’t always economy, this industry has attending Northeastern to allow that voice to get even easy to realize that mission indeed faced its share of prob- University and receiving a mas- louder. when you have to deal with lems — subscription-based ter’s degree in journalism and “Rosemary is essential to this, depleted staffs because of budget POLICE LOG papers have seen reduced read- public policy. Prior to that, from because, obviously as a group of cutbacks and the other unfortu- ership; advertising revenues July 2007 to August 2008, he free newspapers, our survival is nate realities of this economy, have declined. But five years ago, worked for Stonebridge Press’ dependent upon ad revenue. and our reporters and editors Editor’s Note: The information contained Villager Newspapers made a “Auburn News,” a While the connection between deserve so much more recogni- in these police logs was obtained through commitment to provide local Massachusetts community of ads and editorial content may tion than they get for the either press releases or other public docu- content, to be a voice for resi- about 16,000 residents. Hosford not be immediately clear to some Herculean efforts they have put ments kept by each police department, dents of this area. That hasn’t also spent two years, 2005 to 2007, people, it’s pretty simple. toward making sure our readers and is considered to be the account of changed; in fact, we have only as a Peace Corps environmental Without ads, we are limited in have local news to read week police. All subjects are considered inno- grown more steadfast in that educator volunteer in Bolivia the number of pages we have to after week. cent until proven guilty in a court of law. commitment. We want to and also edited its “El Canje” dedicate to local news. Rosemary “It is that mantra of ‘local, encourage readers to contact us publication. will, as Rich brings to the editor- local, local’ that Villager with their story ideas, their “I am excited to be working for ial staff, be one more resource Newspapers is all about. And achievements and, yes, even the Villager Newspapers. I for our advertising department,” that’s one of the things that gives Brooklyn their frustrations. This is your believe local newspapers provide Bird said. reason to not just hope, but know THURSDAY, MARCH 18 paper, and we will grow based on a valuable service that benefits Carminati has been involved that there will always be a place your feedback. Juan Sullivan, 19, of 17 Waterman St., readers and that they enjoy,” in the advertising industry, mar- for local newspapers. The indus- Danielson. Charged with DUI, following To that end, we have added two Hosford said. “Large news out- keting and sales for 25 years. A try struggles, but the ones hurt- new staff positions: staff writer too close and failing to drive within a lets are important, but in today’s resident of northeastern ing the most are the bigger news- lane. Rich Hosford and advertising mass media and 24-hour news Connecticut for most of her life, papers whose reach is much account executive Rosemary channels, real news is often sec- she moved to Killingly in 1988 to broader than, say, a smaller FRIDAY, MARCH 19 Carminati. Since his arrival in ondary to commentary and bick- raise her family. “The natural group of papers like ours. late January, Hosford has been ering. Much of it is partisan, beauty and community spirit “Folks will find out about the Caitlin Miller, 18, of 5 Middle St., reporting news in Woodstock, sensationalized and confusing. was what attracted me to this latest developments in Apartment A, Brooklyn. Charged with Pomfret and Thompson, and, A smaller local paper is a place area,” she said. Afghanistan from any number of reckless burning. together with staff writer Matt of sanity where people can get Not only does she live in the sources, but they have a much Sanderson, helps Villager real news about their communi- local area, but Carminati has more limited pool to pick from Newspapers retain that local ty, the decisions of local leaders also been involved with fund- when it comes to finding out why commitment we stress. that directly affect their lives, raising and other community selectmen approved a tax hike, Danielson Carminati, who is the represen- and what is happening at their service activities — including or how a new shopping develop- tative for the Killingly- children’s schools. I have worked the Northeastern Connecticut ment will affect them,” Bird TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Danielson-Brooklyn area, joins for Stonebridge Press in the past, Chamber of Commerce and the added. “For that, they want — Michael Fellows, 22, of 194 Mechanic St., the advertising staff of repre- and in my opinion, everyone Day Kimball Woman’s Board — and need — their local radio sta- Danielson. Charged with third-degree sentative Stephanie Charette, as here is dedicated to the mission for many years. tion, their local newspaper. We criminal mischief. well as assistants Karen Fahey of providing local coverage read- She said, “I look forward to are proud to be an outlet people and Krysten Sullivan. Stephen Gardner, 25, of 2 Old Webster ers can count on, and I’m happy working with our local business can turn to, every week.” Road, Webster, Mass. Charged with first- Said Stonebridge Press to be part of that.” community in order to help us Executive Editor Walter Bird, degree failure to appear. Bird added, “Rich comes from prosper and grow.” Stephanie Jarvis may be Catherine Carnevale, 25, of 262 “The competition in print jour- within our company,so he is inti- For the last five and a half reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 109, nalism hasn’t gotten any easier, Mechanic St., Danielson. Charged with mately familiar with our obses- years, Villager Newspapers has or by e-mail at sjarvis@vil- fugitive from justice. while the challenges to forge sion with local content. Our been there for our readers, and lagernewspapers.com. ahead have grown. Adding Rich Killingly

Thompson wants to be considered for court location WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 Michael Papineau, 22, of 28 Williams St., PROBATE would be adjacent to a big meeting room, so that currently has the probate court and the Danielson. Charged with breach of continued from page A1 they’ll have access to that as needed.” children’s court would be suitable for the peace and carrying/sale of a dangerous Groh said the meeting room, the Merrill regional probate court. weapon. Seney Community Room, would still be avail- “We have room for expansion for a bigger court. The space is already available and does able for evening meetings if the court were to probate court without any cost,” he said. THURSDAY, MARCH 18 not need to be significantly modified. It will be placed in the building. “There would be no build-up cost to do it. The also be made available without any rent Frances Grimshaw, 40, of 29 Charlotte The only drawback of using the town hall, benefit would be cost savings — you wouldn’t requirements for the participating towns. St., Killingly. Charged with disorderly Groh said, is that Thompson is not a central- have to renovate the place.” “Thompson has space that is available conduct. ly located town. People from other communi- Tanner said the building already has the where we are already paying expenses no ties, such as Union, Ashford and Brooklyn, necessary equipment, such as microfiche, a matter what,” he said. FRIDAY, MARCH 19 would need to travel further than if the court printer, postage machine and an Internet The only cost for the other towns, Groh Donna Culber, 58, of 123 Wauregan were located in Woodstock or Pomfret. Groh hookup. There is a large meeting room for said, would be for supplies, phone service Road, Brooklyn. Charged with operating said he originally wanted the probate court bigger hearings, separate rooms for the judge and Internet. under the influence and illegal left turn. in a centralized community; however, now he and for the clerks. It is also furnished and has “If Thompson is housing the court, in believes other pressures trump that consider- adequate parking. return, I’ll ask all the other towns to pick up SATURDAY, MARCH 20 ation. “It’s an excellent facility,” he said. these costs,” Groh said. “It’s a win for them “I’m trying to make it cost effective, espe- Tanner said there is a rental cost with the John Naylor, 51, of 168 Kelly Road, because they won’t have to pay rent.” cially in these economic hard times,” he said. building, but it will be shared with the chil- Dayville. Charged with disorderly con- Groh said the town hall would work Groh added that other proposed sites, such dren’s court. duct (fight with a dangerous instru- because it meets the requirements for a pro- as Woodstock or to rent a commercial space The only issue, Tanner said, is that like ment), third-degree assault with minor bate court. It has a judge’s chamber, an office in a central town, would be more expensive Thompson, Brooklyn is not a centrally locat- injury or intent to cause injury. for the clerks and a large meeting room. for the towns involved. ed town among the participating communi- There is also the possibility, with some small “As first selectmen, I’m looking at budget ties. He did say the facility was right off of reconfiguring, of a separate entrance and — thinking of the budget and costs,” he said. 395, making commuting easier. waiting room, he said. The building also has FIVE ANSWERS “For example, what will be the rental costs of Both sites are near stops for the NECCOG handicapped bathrooms and meets all ADA a space for the probate court? If it’s here, we transit district for people without personal requirements. 1. Never won’t have any, and neither will the other transportation. “We might have to move the recreation 2. Colombia towns.” department out of there and put them where 3. “No one knows better than she.” Another spot that has been discussed for Rich Hosford can be reached by phone at the existing probate judge is now,” Groh 4. They are used to enforce moral stan- the regional probate court is Brooklyn. First (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at explained said about the space. “The court dards. Selectman Austin Tanner said the building [email protected]. 5. Sneakers Attawaugan fire chief in court for pre-trial hearing

nal background check on Pepin and found Pepin said he only drove on Quattrucci’s Pepin’s legal situations by the fire district’s COURT that he was arrested in 1995 for breach of street once, coming over to take down a tree, board of directors. continued from page A1 peace and threatening. only to stop and drive slowly to see another “It’s his personal life,” said Van den Berg. State police interviewed a neighbor of car in her driveway that he did not recognize. “Nothing he’s done has affected us. He’s text messages from his fire department- Quattrucci’s last October who stated he saw a He denied to Trotter repeatedly going to her understood that. That’s his cell phone. That’s issued cell phone, which are too explicit to small gray Mazda driving “very slowly” up street, and that he did not have any contact his personal use.” print. and down his street in the early morning with Quattrucci since Sept. 14, 2009. It is undetermined as to why Pepin was The messages and other incidents were a hours of Sept. 9, 2009, and recognized it was Pepin also said the witness who thought denied accelerated rehabilitation. result from what Quattrucci and Pepin Pepin’s car, citing the fire department stick- saw his car parked on the street at 3 a.m. was “We are handling his case,” said his attor- described to police as “escalating domestic ers. “mistaken.” ney, Christian Sarantopoulos. “We have no problems.” When police interviewed Pepin Oct. 25, In a recent interview with Quattrucci, who comment when there is a pending criminal Quattrucci said that when Pepin moved in 2009, he said Quattrucci assaulted him, using represented herself during the restraining court action.” with her in December 2008, he “became very her fingernails, during an argument in order hearing and is acquiring legal counsel controlling and began to make unreasonable March 2009. The affidavit states that the argu- for the pre-trial, she said she continues to be Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928- demands,” according to the affidavit, such as ment “was intense enough” for Pepin’s 7- harassed online and intimidated by those in 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- no longer speaking to other men for any rea- year-old daughter to call 911. Pepin also told support of Pepin. lagernewspapers.com. son and not receiving phone calls after 9 p.m. Trotter, according to the affidavit, that he Jay van den Berg, Attawaugan fire district She also “needed to be home to greet him at was injured, but never told police about it president, said no action has been taken to the door when he came home from work,” because he feared he would also be arrested. she told She told police this lead to a strain on Pepin claimed Quattrucci jumped out of a the relationship, and she asked that Pepin moving vehicle on Route 101 in Dayville, but move out. could not provide dates and times. He did say He moved out permanently in June 2009. that is how she got scars on her elbows and However, Quattrucci said Pepin’s vehicle, not by “the victim being assaulted by him,” with fire department insignias, a 9/11 memo- according to the affidavit. rial sticker and a union sticker on it, would Pepin admitted to sending “dirty” text appear on her dead-end street day and night, messages to Quattrucci in July 2009 after the driving up and down in front of her house messy break-up because he “was very hurt” “for several hours.” that Quattrucci had kicked him out. According to affidavit, Quattrucci told According to the affidavit, Pepin repeated- police Pepin followed her around town and ly said he sent those messages “to be an a—— sent her text messages letting her know -.” where he was. He also claimed to Quattrucci that he had repeated conversations with Huber’s Garage • her daughter. 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Northeastern England and has been established since 1989 in The membership fee is $129 per season and the tour- Connecticut children, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. The nament entry fee average is $50. The top eight to 10 fin- ages birth to 5, are Connecticut chapter has more than 200 members thus ishers in each and every tournament win BAG BUCKS encouraged to enroll their far and is growing weekly. that they can use toward the next tournament they children in next fall’s B.A.G.S. plays more than 60 events each season, on enter. private courses, semi-private and public courses. It has To find out more about the golf society and the 2010 EASTCONN Head Start four major tournaments and is an official CSGA Club tournament schedule, please go to www.bagsct.com or programs in Killingly, whose members can qualify for state amateur events. call Brian Blade at (860) 779-2167. Plainfield, Putnam and Vernon, EASTCONN offi- cials have announced. The four Head Start pro- grams, which are admin- istered by EASTCONN, are currently accepting applications for children eligible to attend Head Start’s center-based and home-based programs. EASTCONN Head Start programs serve children, Courtesy photo ages birth to 5, as well as pregnant women in A Killingly Head Start preschooler explores the many interesting possibil- Northeastern ities in a small mound of Play-Doh. Connecticut. Eligibility is determined by a number of factors, includ- support for families.” ing income and age. Limited transportation options are avail- EASTCONN Head Start is a federally able for some youngsters, Lewendon said. funded program for income-eligible chil- For more information, or to enroll a child dren, providing a comprehensive, early in the Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam or childhood program in both center-based Vernon Head Start programs, and home-based options. 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staff and residents interact, the care of resi- Westview Resident Council President Alma Westview achieves dents and the processes used to give that care, Brey said, “On behalf of the Resident Council Shelter needs kitty litter the home environment, and the safe storage and the residents of Westview,we are proud to deficiency-free survey and preparation of food. live in such a happy, comfortable and secure KILLINGLY — Passion 4 Paws, a registered In addition, inspectors review the residents’ environment where we feel we are part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding DAYVILLE — Westview Health Care Center, clinical records, interview some residents and large family that has everyone’s best interests loving homes for abandoned, abused and a 103-bed short term rehabilitation and long- family members about their life in the nursing in mind.” homeless animals, is running a kitty litter term health care facility recently received a home, and interview caregivers and adminis- Westview adds the 2010 Deficiency Free drive. deficiency-free inspection from the State of trative staff. inspection to a growing list of accomplish- The organization desperately needs dona- Connecticut Department of Public Health. “The inspection comes on the heels of news ments that includes the most recent “U.S. tions of scoopable kitty litter. Please drop off The Medicare and Medicaid Certification that Westview was ranked as one of the Top 12 News and World Report” March announce- donations of any brand or size of scoopable Survey, which occurs annually, evaluates nursing homes in the country for four consec- ment, “Consumer Reports” Top 10 litter at the Killingly Public Library. nursing homes on many aspects of life in such utive quarters by ‘U.S. News and World Connecticut Nursing Facility rating, 2008 Passion 4 Paws consists solely of volun- facilities. At all times, certified nursing homes Report,’” said Westview Administrator David State of Connecticut Deficiency Free teers. Jewelry made by the volunteers and ani- must meet numerous regulatory standards T. Panteleakos. “A deficiency-free inspection is Medicare and Medicaid Inspection, and mal toys are also on sale at Food & Fudge in designed to promote quality care and protect very difficult to attain, and these results speak Health Grades 5-Star Top Ranking. Killingly.All the proceeds raised from the sale nursing home residents. These standards to the quantity and quality of Westview’s NOTE: please save as ongoing brief and run go directly to animal care. cover a wide range of topics, which include health care professionals and their commit- this week and then as space allows For more information, visit online at proper management of medications, how the ment to excellence.” www.passion4paws.org. KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, March 26, 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 Angelo Palazzo, 89 Gary D. Martel, 46 NORTH GROSVENORDALE — Angelo Mr. Palazzo was a World War PUTNAM — Gary D. He was predeceased by two brothers, Palazzo, 89, of Riverside Drive, died Monday, II U.S. Army veteran. He then Martel, 46, of Woodstock Ronald and Delphis Jr. March 15, at Day Kimball Hospital. went on to work as a salesman Avenue, died unexpected- Mr. Martel attended Woodstock Grammar He was the loving husband of Agnes in several retail stores. ly Monday, March 15, at School and graduated from Ellis Technical (Brodeur) Palazzo. A past president of the Day Kimball Hospital in School, Danielson, in 1981 as a mechanic. In addition to his wife, he leaves his daugh- Putnam Lions Club, he served Putnam. He was a truck driver for Fairvue Farm in ters, Mary Palazzo of East Longmeadow, as chaplain for the Putnam Born July 21, 1963, in Woodstock. Mass., Angela Dwyer of Dudley, Mass., Rose Elks Club. He was very active in the forma- Putnam, he was the son of His hobbies and likes were monster trucks, Gagnon of Woodstock and Christine tion of the Putnam Little League and enjoyed Elizabeth (Aubin) Martel off-roading, hot rods and fixing up cars. Kingsbury of Thompson; his stepson, David gardening and golf. and the late Delphis Mr. Martel made his home in Putnam most Szpyrka, of Plainfield; his sisters, Josephine, A Mass of Christian Burial was held Martel Sr. of his life. Anna, Theresa and Ursala; and several Friday, March 19, at St. Mary Church of the In addition to his mother, he leaves his The funeral was held Friday, March 19, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. companion of 15 years, Kathleen Dunn; from the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 He was predeceased by his son, Clement J. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. daughters Jacqueline Martel of Danielson Grove St., Putnam, followed by a Mass of “Sonny” Palazzo. The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., and Jennifer Provost of Dayville; his sib- Christian Burial in St. Mary Church of the Born in West Warwick, R.I., he was the son Putnam, directed the arrangements. lings, Joseph Martel, Norman Martel and Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. of the late Guisseppe and Antoinette Palazzo. Roger Martel, all of Woodstock, Robert Burial was in Center Cemetery, Woodstock. Martel of Garland, Texas, Joann Martel of Donations may be made in his memory to Putnam and Betty Brison of Dayville; and the American Heart Association. Barbara J. Hasenberg, 79 two granddaughters, Madilyn and Kaelyn To share a memory with his family,“light a Provost. candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. THOMPSON — Barbara more than 60 years. She graduated from J. (Peterson) Hasenberg, 79, Tourtellotte Memorial High School in 1948. of the North Mrs. Hasenberg was an assembler at Grosvenordale section of Sandlerette Shoe Co. and then at B & W Thompson, died Thursday, Footwear, both in Webster, Mass., until she March 18, at retired. In her younger years, she was a tele- John Elliott Craver, 85 UMass/Memorial Health phone operator. Care in Worcester, Mass. She was a member of Emanuel Lutheran DUDLEY, Mass. — John Elliott Craver, 85, Reconciliation in Webster, where Her husband of 17 years, Church in Webster for many years, and after of Dudley, died Wednesday, March 17, at he served as a member of the Joseph W. Hasenberg, died in 1996. its closing, she became a member of Zion Overlook Masonic Health Center, Charlton, vestry and as senior warden. In She leaves two sons, William J. Johnson, Lutheran Church in Oxford, Mass. after an illness. his younger years, he coached and his wife Nancy of Stuart, Fla., and David Mrs. Hasenberg enjoyed reading and He leaves his wife of 62 years, Eleanor Little League baseball and was C. Johnson and his wife Cynthia of Webster, watching sports, especially the Boston Red (Trull) Craver; four sons, E. Bates Craver and active with the Boy Scouts of Mass.; a brother, Wallace Peterson, and his Sox and the University of Connecticut his wife Cheryl of Thompson, Conn., Robert America. wife Anita of Danielson; two sisters, Phyllis women’s basketball games. She was fond of T.Craver and his wife Robin of Webster,John Mr. Craver was a former E. Willett of Quinebaug and Anne M. Bayer cats. N. Craver and his partner Jerry of Seattle, selectman in Dudley.He was a board member of North Grosvenordale; four grandchildren, A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wash., and Benjamin A. Craver and his wife of United Way Inc., a corporator of the Cheri, John, Andrea and Jason; four step- Tuesday, March 30, at East Thompson Elizabeth of Dudley; 11 grandchildren, Webster Five Cents Savings Bank, a trustee sons; two stepdaughters; nieces and Cemetery, Thompson. There are no calling Shawn P. Craver and his wife Sherri, Nancy of Nichols Academy and a longtime member nephews. hours. Funeral arrangements are under the Harnois and her husband Mederic, Laura B. of the Webster-Dudley Rotary Club. He was a She was preceded in death by her son, direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Craver and her fiancé Kevin Rogers, Michael charter member of the Black Tavern Steven F.Johnson, in 1986 and by her brother, Main St., Webster, MA 01570. Leal, Jamie Leal, Odessa DeGrieck, Andrew Historical Society. William Peterson, in 2009. Donations in her name may be made to Finch-Craver, Josiah P. Craver, Sarah B. Once a member of the Webster Sailing The daughter of Frank E. and Jessie K. Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 70 Marchand and her husband Todd, Leland C. Association, Mr. Craver enjoyed outdoor (Hefler) Peterson, she was born in Brockton, South Main St., Oxford, MA 01540. Craver and his fiancée Sarah Joyce, and activities, including tennis, skiing and Mass., and lived in North Grosvenordale for Marjory P. Craver; two great-grandsons, Scouting. He loved sailing and teaching chil- Logan and Mederic; three brothers, Perry P. dren how to sail. Craver and his wife Betty of Maine, Nelson Mr. Craver’s family would like to thank the B. Craver and his wife Dorothy of Cape Cod, caregivers and staff at the VNA Care Catherine M. Foskett, 99 and Edgar G. Craver and his wife Audrey of Network, UMass Medical Center in Florida; and many nephews and nieces. Worcester and Overlook Masonic Health WOODSTOCK — Anderson, of Arizona. The son of Edgar A. and Marjory E. Care in Charlton for their outstanding kind- Catherine M. (Munro) The daughter of the late James A. and (Parsons) Craver, he was born in Worcester ness and compassion to John and to them. Foskett, 99, formerly of Susan (Potter) Munro, she was born in and lived in Webster and Dudley all his life. The funeral was held Saturday, March 20, 1099 Route 169, died Glasgow, Scotland, and lived in Woodstock He attended Bartlett High School, graduated at the home of Ben and Liz Craver. Burial Thursday, March 18, at for the past 76 years. Prior to that, she lived in from Vermont Academy, and attended was in Perryville Cemetery.The Sitkowski & Webster Manor, Webster, Yonkers, N.Y. Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Mass. Mrs. Foskett was a member of the Senexet Mr. Craver was a Navy veteran of World Webster, directed the arrangements. She was the wife of the Grange No. 40 in Woodstock and the East War II. He was a leather buyer for Bates Shoe The family suggests donations in his name late Howard W. Foskett, Woodstock Congregational Church. Co. and was the owner of Campbell Shoe be made to either the Black Tavern who died July 1, 1996. The funeral was held Wednesday, March Store in Portsmouth, N.H. He then was presi- Historical Society, P.O. Box 1804, Dudley, MA She leaves two daughters, Eleanor M. Bates 24, from the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, dent of Perryville Realty and Westview 01571 or to the Jessie Hay Memorial of Webster and Joyce Potter of Port 48 School St., Webster, with a service in the Estates Inc. before retiring. Association (used for Boy Scout of America Charlotte, Fla.; a son, Kenneth N. Foskett, of East Woodstock Congregational Church, fol- Active in his church and community, Mr. activities), P.O. Box 467, North Woodstock; nine grandchildren; 13 great- lowed by burial in Center Cemetery Craver was a member of the Church of the Grosvenordale, CT 06255. grandchildren; eight great-great grandchil- Woodstock. dren; nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to the East She was predeceased by a sister, Violet Woodstock Congregational Church. Eileen E. Thomlinson Zeski, 87 Charles F. Wahl, 66 DANIELSON — Eileen E. Thomlinson Robert and James Buchen. PRESTON — Charles Frederick Wahl, 66, Born Sept. 7, 1943, in the Zeski, 87, formerly of Birchwood Terrace, The daughter of the late Ralph W. and son of the late William and Geraldine Panama Canal Zone, he was died Friday, March 12, at Pierce Memorial Jessie Faye (Owens) Buchen, she was born (Dickerson) Wahl, died March 13 in New raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. Baptist Home in Brooklyn. Dec. 5, 1922, in Springfield, Ill. London after a brief, but courageous, battle Mr. Wahl served in the U.S. She was first married to the late George Mrs. Zeski worked as a hairdresser for with cancer. Navy as a submarine electri- Thomlinson and later married Steven J. many years. He married Carol Sojka Jan. 8, 1972, in cian from 1963 until retiring in Zeski. He died in 1985. The funeral was private and at the conve- Long Lake, Ill. In addition to his wife, he 1982, after 20 years. He retired She leaves two daughters, Judith Oliverson nience of the family. There were no calling leaves three daughters, Kimberly Martin, as a petty officer first class. of Danielson and Stephanie Dooley and hus- hours. Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main wife of Jared Martin of Muscle Shoals, Ala., For 25 years, Mr. Wahl owned the Westerly band Roy of Medinah, Ill.; and numerous St., Danielson, was in charge of the arrange- Deborah Wahl of Preston and Linda Wahl of Aquarium and Pet Shop in Westerly, R.I., for grandchildren, great-grandchildren and ments. Brooklyn, who is engaged to be married to 25 years. During that time, he was also great-great-grandchildren. Brett Huber. His grandchildren include employed by General Dynamics as a logistics She was predeceased by two brothers, Anna Marie and Robert Charles Martin, analyst for 25 years until his retirement on whom he loved very much. July 31, 2009. He was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Mr. Wahl was a member of the Quaker Hill Wahl, of Seattle, Wash. Rod and Gun Club and the American Legion. SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Villager He had numerous friends, including A memorial service will be announced at a Newspapers, P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 or by Herman and Joyce Pollard, Tina and Kevin later date. Chapman, Phil and Eve Diamantakos, Steve In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory email to: SJarvis@ villagernewspapers.com Poplaski, Steve Toothacker, Jim and Gail may be made to the Office of Development at Rigney, his friends at Electric Boat and Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, 365 We also invite funeral directors and families to e- numerous others. His friend, Harvey M. Montauk Ave., New London, CT 06320 or Quackenbush, died Feb. 6, 2008. www.lmhospital.org. mail us a JPEG photograph to print, at no cost, along- side the obituary. Julia Mary Richard, 83 WEBSTER, Mass. — Julia Mary Richard, Mrs. Richard was a registered nurse, work- 83, of Christopher Heights, formerly of ing for many years at the Rhode Island State Putnam, Conn., died Friday, March 19, at Hospital and in San Antonio, Texas, hospi- home, after a courageous battle with cancer. tals. She had also worked as an LPN at Day She leaves her daughters, Mary Palazzo of Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Springfield, Angela Dwyer of Dudley and Mrs. Richard was an active member of the Rose Palazzo-Gagnon of Woodstock, Conn.; a Putnam and Webster Elks Emblem Clubs, brother, Kenneth Woodbury,of Rhode Island; holding many offices including president. several grandchildren, including Shelley, She enjoyed traveling, crafting, sewing, read- John Paul and Michelle; several great-grand- ing and cooking. children and three nephews. A memorial service was held Wednesday, She was predeceased by her son, Clement March 24, at the Smith and Walker Funeral J. “Sonny” Palazzo. Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. The daughter of the late Kenneth and Iris To share a memory, “light a candle” at (Shepard) Woodbury, she was born Nov. 23, smithandwalkerfh.com. 1926, in Providence, R.I. 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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 Laurie A. Champany, 41 Walter S. Pekala, 76 POMFRET — Laurie A. was very involved with Woodstock’s Relay WEBSTER, Roy of Quinebaug, Conn.; Champany, 41, of Pomfret, For Life. Mass./SOUTH WINDSOR numerous nieces and passed away March 19 as a She was proud to have attained her black — Walter S. Pekala, 76, of nephews; and a dear cousin. result of breast cancer belt in karate, even while undergoing Webster and South He was predeceased by his complications. chemotherapy. Windsor, died Monday, sister, Dorothy Horanzy. After 16 years of mar- “I’ve witnessed strength in its most con- March 15, at Hartford Born May 27, 1933, in riage, she was still the centrated form; I’ve witnessed courage in a Hospital with his family at Webster, he was the oldest son beautiful bride of Ben way which makes the greatest superhero his side. of Walter S. and Helen (Jagiello) Pekala. Champany, who never appear weak — and love … you have no idea. His wife, Dorothea, died Mr. Pekala served in the United States failed to remind her so. So, if you’re ever feeling down after a bad in 1989. Marine Corps and was an aeronautical engi- She so loved and was very proud of her chil- day,or things are just not going your way,just He leaves his loving children and their neer with McDonnell Douglas. He was most dren, Liam and Lexie. She also leaves her ask me … and I’ll tell you a story,” her sister spouses, Diane Wojcik-Pekala of Coventry, recently employed by Andrews International devoted parents, Robert and Diane Rasicot, of Lisa once said. Walter Jr. and Lisa Pekala of Ellington, and and Assumption College. Willimantic; her sisters, Lisa Hawthorne and Mrs. Champany was a courageous, selfless Catherine and Robert Van Norstrand of A member of the TSKK, PACC, PAV and children Chelsea and Ciara of Brooklyn, and loving spirit that will live on in all hearts she Dunbarton, N.H.; a son-in-law, Mark Wojcik, 200 Sportsmen Clubs, Mr. Pekala was also a Tammy Girardin, her husband Tom and has touched. of Willington; and his grandchildren, member of the South Windsor Republican their children, Jacob and Matthew, of Visiting hours will be held today,March 26, Christopher, Matthew, Kevin, Kasey and Committee and South Windsor Inland- Deltona, Fla.; her grandmother, Florence from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Gilman Brianna. He also leaves his longtime com- Wetlands Commission. Desjarlais, of North Windham; in-laws Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. The panion, Louise Girard; her children, Cheryl, The funeral was held Saturday, March 20, Ronald and Beverly Champany and the family invites all who knew Mrs. Champany Mark and Michael; grandchildren Ryan, from the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 Champany family of Pomfret; and so many to come and celebrate her life with them at 3 Benjamin, Theodore, Tucker and Luke; and School St., Webster, with a Mass of Christian special friends. p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the Pomfret great-granddaughter Akira. In addition, he Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, also The most important thing in her life was Community School Cafeteria. leaves his siblings and their spouses, Steve in Webster. Burial will be in St. Joseph her family. A private funeral Mass and burial will be Pekala, Charles and Joan Pekala, and Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery, Webster. Mrs. Champany was born Laurie Ann held at the family’s convenience. Pekala, all of Webster, and Helen and Bob Rasicot March 1, 1969. Her community ser- In lieu of flowers, a donation be made to vice included serving on the Pomfret the Champany Children’s Fund, c/o Citizens Community School Board of Education and National Bank, P.O. Box 6002, Putnam, CT the Woodstock Academy Board of Trustees. 06260. Mary E. Peaslee, 50 She was also a Girl Scout troop leader and PUTNAM — Mary E. Peaslee, 50, of 347 Peaslee; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. School St., died Sunday,March 14, at UMASS The daughter of the late Arthur and Medical Center in Worcester. Rachel (Coutu) Wallace, she was born Nov. Paul J. Cartier, 71 On July 22, 1978, she married Richard H. 25, 1959, in Norwich. Peaslee at Sacred Heart Church in Taftville. Mrs. Peaslee was an avid camper and bingo DAYVILLE — Paul J. the “Patriot Observer.” He was In addition to her husband, she leaves two player and loved arts and crafts. Cartier, 71, of Charlton later employed at the Dempsey sons, Richard H. Peaslee Jr. and his wife A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Avenue, died Saturday, Center in Putnam, working in Stacy of Westerly,R.I., and Jeremy Peaslee of Thursday, March 18, at Sacred Heart Church March 13, at his home. maintenance for more than 17 Taftville; four brothers, Arthur E. Wallace of in Taftville. Burial was in Maplewood. The He was the beloved hus- years. Moosup, William J. Wallace and George W. Guillot Funeral Home, 75 South B. St., band of Mary (Hildreth) For several years, Mr.Cartier Wallace, both of Lisbon, and Edward J. Taftville, directed the arrangements. Cartier. served in the Connecticut Wallace of Danielson; one sister, Jeanne Donations may be made to the American In addition to his wife of Army National Guard. Comfort, of Taftville; three grandchildren, Cancer Society,106 Route 32, North Franklin, 50 years, he leaves his chil- He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors, and Cierra Peaslee, Madyson Peaslee and Hailee CT 06254. dren, Monique Mooney he also took pleasure in woodworking. His and her husband Michael of Voluntown and greatest joy was his family, especially spend- Paul J. Cartier II and his wife Shannon of ing time with his grandchildren. Storrs, and his grandchildren, Jerry, Evan, Donations may be made in his memory to Nikoula Tampas, 89 Jillian, Reid and Brynn. the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The son of the late George E. and Cecile 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. BROOKLYN — Nikoula Tampas, 89, for- Mrs. Tampas was a member of Holy (Rondeau) Cartier,he was born April 24, 1938, The Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 merly of South Street, died Saturday, March Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in in Putnam. He had made his home in Grove St., Putnam, directed the arrange- 13, at Regency Heights in Danielson. Danielson. Dayville for the last nine years, moving to ments. She was married to the late Peter Tampas. The funeral was held Thursday, March 18, there from Pomfret. To share a memory with his family,“light a He died Aug. 7, 1999. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Mr. Cartier worked as a printer at the for- candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. She leaves her sister, Maria Bousiotis, of Danielson. Burial was in Westfield Cemetery, mer “Putnam Patriot” newspaper and then Greece; niece Julia Angelos and nephew Danielson. Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Samuel Angelo, both of Danielson; and three Main St., Danielson, directed the arrange- Paul P. Majercik, 85 nieces in Greece. ments. A daughter of the late Steve and Viola Donations in her memory may be made to WILSONVILLE — Paul P. Majercik, 85, of States Army veteran. Mastoris, she was born April 19, 1920, in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 348 Pompeo Road, died Thursday, March 18, He retired from Nichols Greece. P.O. Box 236, Danielson, CT 06239. at Hartford Hospital in Hartford. College in Dudley, where he He was the husband of Evelyn F. (Henault) worked in maintenance for Majercik, who died Sept. 7, 2006. many years. He had previously He leaves a son, Gary Majercik, of Murphy, worked at Packard Woolen. Paul Leo Morrell N.C.; a daughter, Christine Adams, of A Mass was held Tuesday, Attawaugan; a sister, Sophie Majercik, of March 23, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Webster; two grandsons and a great-grand- Dudley. Burial, with military honors, was in MISQUAMICUT, R.I. — Paul Leo Morrell, Kristina. daughter; a dear friend, Katherine Conti, of St. Anthony Cemetery in Webster. beloved husband of Jeanne (Bergeron) A son of the late Albert and Aurore Dudley, Mass.; and several nieces and The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 Morrell, of Second Street, passed away at Morrell, he was born in Putnam, Conn. nephews. School St., Webster, directed the arrange- home Sunday, March 14. Mr. Morrell was employed for 40 years at He was predeceased by 11 brothers and sis- ments. In addition to his wife, he leaves his chil- the United Lens Co. in Southbridge, before ters. dren, John Paul Morrell of Southbridge, retiring in 2001. Mr. Majercik was a World War II United Mass., Michele and her husband Luciano He was a member of the Army National Villani of Shrewsbury, Mass., Kim and her Guard and was also a communicant of the husband Richard Marcucci of Southbridge, Church of St. Clare in Misquamicut. Amie and her husband Kenneth LeCours of A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Lorraine J. Zagaski, 80 Palmer, Mass., and Sue Kuszewski and her at the Church of St. Clare Thursday March partner Denis Mallette, also of Palmer; 10 18. Committal services were held Friday, PUTNAM — Lorraine J. Zagaski, 80, of Mary’s Church in Putnam, St. Patrick grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; March 19, in Worcester County Memorial Putnam, died Thursday, March 4, at Cathedral in Norwich and St. John Church his brother,Albert Morrell, and his wife Joan Park, Paxton, Mass. The Gaffney-Dolan Westview Nursing Home in Dayville. in Uncasville. She was employed for more of Leesberg, Fla., formally of Putnam, and Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly,direct- She was the wife of the late Stanley than 22 years at John Meyer Co. in Norwich. their children David, Debra and Christine; ed the arrangements. Zagaski. He died in 1996. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. two sisters, Claire LeBeau and Lucille Donations may be made to St. Clare She was predeceased by her brother, Saturday, April 10, at Maplewood Cemetery, Wlaskiewicz and her husband Alex, all of Church Building Fund, 4 St. Clare Way, Norman Paquette, in 1992. She leaves only 184 Salem Turnpike, Norwich. The Smith & Woodstock; a brother-in-law and a sister-in- Westerly,RI 02891 or Home and Hospice Care cousins. Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., law, Eugene and Shirley Minarik, of Webster, of Rhode Island, 143 Main St., Wakefield, RI Born Dec. 20, 1929, in Warren, R.I., she was Putnam, is handling arrangements. Mass., and their children Debra, Doreen and 02879 in his memory. the daughter of the late Peter and Victoria Donations may be made to a charity of (Poitras) Paquette. She had made her home one’s choice. in Uncasville and Norwich for many years. To share a memory with the family, “light Mrs. Zagaski was a communicant of St. a candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Lorraine Senecal, 85

DANIELSON — Lorraine Senecal, 85, for- (Blanchette) St. Germain, she was born in Marion Nyland, 83 merly of Wauregan Road, died Friday,March Thompson, Sept. 6, 1924, and had made her 19, at the Kindred Crossing Nursing Home in home in Danielson most of her life. UNCASVILLE — Marion (Beckwith) Born in Norwich, she was the daughter of New London. Mrs. Senecal was a communicant of St. Nyland, 83, died Tuesday, March 16, at St. the late Harold and Elizabeth (Cherry) She was the beloved wife of Herbert James Church in Danielson. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Mass. Beckwith. Senecal, who died Nov. 19, 1991. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Her husband, Edward Nyland, died in 1969. Mrs. Nyland was a lifetime member of the She leaves her brother, Henry St. Germain Tuesday, March 23, at St. James Church. She leaves a son, Christopher Nyland, and Central Baptist Church in Norwich. Jr., and a sister, Doris Savoie, both of Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Gagnon his wife, Deborah Johnson, of Thompson; The funeral and burial were private. Putnam, and several nieces, nephews and and Costello Funeral Home, Danielson, two grandchildren, Anne Nyland and Gareth Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, cousins. directed the arrangements. Nyland, both of Thompson; a niece, Judith Mass., directed the arrangements. She was predeceased by her siblings, Emil Donations may be made in her memory to Stevens, of Webster, Mass.; and many dear In lieu of flowers, the family kindly St. Germain, Berthe Brouillard, Ida Landry the American Cancer Society, 106 Route 32, friends. requests memorial contributions be made to and Oliver St. Germain, and a nephew,Andre Franklin, CT 06254. She was predeceased by her sister, Lois the Central Baptist Church, 2 Union St., St. Germain. To share a memory, “light a candle” at Niedzwicki, who died in 1991. Norwich, CT 06360. A daughter of the late Henry and Sylvia www.gagnonandcostellofh.com.

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ing of light. All who choose may partake of Communion. Interfaith Council to Church releases Public invited to On Good Friday, April 2, the church will be open from noon to 3 p.m. for personal hold sunrise service Easter schedule observe Holy Week meditation and prayer. Easter Sunrise Service April 4 will begin at 6 a.m. at the West Thompson Dam. After BROOKLYN — The Killingly-Brooklyn POMFRET CENTER — The First THOMPSON — All are welcome to the service, breakfast will be served back at Interfaith Council will hold its Easter Congregational Church of Pomfret, 13 observe Holy Week, March 28 through April the church. Or, experience the joy of Easter Sunrise Service at 6:15 a.m. April 4 at Allen Church Road, will hold the following sched- 4, at Thompson Congregational Church. and the risen Christ at the Traditional Hill Farm, 542 Allen Hill Road, Brooklyn. ule for Easter services: Palm Service Sunday on March 28 will Easter Sunday Service at 10 a.m. in the sanc- The public is also invited to join the coun- • Easter sunrise service — 6 a.m., Wolf begin at 10 a.m. with worship in the tuary.In addition to traditional hymns and a cil at noon April 2 for a Good Friday Service Den Road (across from the Golden Lamb church’s historic sanctuary. Enjoy singing sermon, enjoy the sounds of the Rhode at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 247 Restaurant) with a bonfire, devotional read- traditional hymns and hear an inspirational Island Philharmonic Players, a brass quar- Broad St., Danielson. ing and music. sermon. Guest organist is Susan Markham. tet. Markham will be the guest organist. For information, please call the Rev. • Easter fellowship breakfast — at 7 a.m. April 1, Maundy Thursday Observance, Thompson Congregational Church is Gregory Thomas at 774-3907. following Easter sunrise service in will start at 6 p.m. with a communal supper, located on the Thompson Common, corner Fellowship Hall. followed by the Tenebrae Service, a ceremo- of routes 193 and 200. For more information, • Easter worship service — 10:30 a.m. ny of candles, at 7 p.m. This is a quiet ser- call (860) 923-9431. vice of lessons with the gradual extinguish- KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, March 26, 2010 B5 RELIGIOUS SERVICES BALLOUVILLE St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 254 Broad St., RELIGION Killingly, 774-8833. Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Michele L. Matott St. Anne's Church — closed. No services as of Services: Sundays, 10 a.m. Sept. 1, 2008. St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, The thorn that leads us to grace 774-3900. Pastor: Rev.John J. O’Neill. Morning To keep me from becoming con- be taught by anybody.I don’t need BROOKLYN Masses: Monday – Friday 7 and 9 a.m. ceited because of these surpass- guidance or advice, because I’ve Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Confessions Saturday, ingly great revelations, there was BEYOND THE been there. I have arrived!” To Community Bible Chapel, 385 South St., 3:45 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass, 4:30 p.m. given me a thorn in my flesh, a prevent that kind of a mentality Brooklyn, 774-7115. Pastor: Services: Family Sunday Masses at 7, 9 and 11 a.m. PEWS Bible hour and Sunday School, 11 a.m. messenger of Satan, to torment from developing in Paul, he was me. Three times I pleaded with the given a thorn in his flesh by the United Methodist Church of Danielson, 9 Federated Church of Christ, 15 Hartford Lord to take it away from me. But TIM VAMOSI Lord. Scholars will debate exactly Spring, Killingly, 774-2839. Office, 779-2018. he said to me, “My grace is suffi- what this thorn was, but the issue Road, Brooklyn, 774-9817. Pastor: Rev.Paulette Pastor: Dan Ames. Services: Sundays, 10:30 cient for you, for my power is is not the nature of the thorn. Harwood. Services: 10 a.m. Sundays a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will The issue is what Paul learned from the Open Bible Baptist, 198 Prince Hill Road, Westfield Congregational Church boast all the more gladly about my weakness- painful experience. Brooklyn, 779-7595. Pastor: Ricky Davis. 210 Main St., Danielson es, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (2 In the midst of his affliction, Paul real- Sunday School, 10 a.m. Services: 11 a.m. and 774-8438 Corinthians 12: 7-10) ized that there was something worse than 6:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study, 7 Rev. Alice O'Donovan sickness or insult or difficulties — and that p.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m., Sunday School at 10:00 I remember a rather funny story once is sin, and the worst sin of all is pride. He a.m. about a salesman who had a flat tire beside realizes that even as careful as he was, Our Lady of LaSalette Church, 25 Providence e-mail: [email protected] a mental institution. pride could still work its way into his heart. Road, Brooklyn, 774-6275. Pastor: Fr. Raymond www.westfielducc.org As he started replacing the flat tire, one of And once it takes root, teachability is lost Vaillancourt. Masses: Saturday vigil, 4 p.m.; the patients from the institution wandered and the transformation process is sabo- Sunday Mass, 8 a.m.; Tuesday Mass, 8 a.m.; Colonial Baptist Church 185 Broad St. (Killingly Recreation Center over to the fence to watch. The salesman taged. Holy Day Masses, 9 a.m. Confessions, mar- removed the lug nuts from the flat tire and So in his pain, God whispers into his ear, riages, baptisms by appointment. building) Danielson, CT placed them in the hubcap. However, when “My grace is sufficient for you.” And Paul he was removing the flat tire, he accidental- begins to remember how wonderful the love Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 620 Wauregan 774-2202 ly kicked the hubcap and watched in horror of God is. How there is only one living, and Road, Brooklyn, 774-6892. Services: Saturday Pastor Russ Elam Sunday morning services: at 5:30 p.m. 564-2668. as all of the lug nuts rolled down into a true God, who is infinite in being and per- celebration and worship, storm drain. fection. How he is never changing, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The salesman was irate. He started shout- immense, eternal, incomprehensible, St. John Lutheran Church Community & Youth Route 6 (next to Collins Ford dealership) ing in exasperation and kicked his car in almighty, most wise, most holy, most (pre-kindergarten-high school mentoring pro- anger and said, “Now what am I going to absolute; working all things according to Brooklyn gram), Rev. Lisa C. Anderson 10:30 a.m. to noon., Sunday do?” the counsel of his own will, for his own 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with 10:30 a.m. wor- For additional detailed information, please The patient watching this scene from glory. How he is the most loving, most gra- ship and Holy Communion, Prayer services call 774-2202. behind the fence spoke up and said, “Why cious, most merciful, most long-suffering, and Bible Study on Thursdays at 7 p.m. don’t you take one lug nut from the other most abundant in goodness and truth. How Healing Service on the first Thursday of three tires to put your spare on — you can he forgives iniquity, transgression and sin. every month. drive that way until you reach a place That he is the rewarder of those that dili- DAYVILLE where you can replace the lug nuts you gently seek him. That he is the most just, Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, 774-9352. St. Ignatius Church — closed. No services as lost.” and also terrible in his judgments. That he Pastor: The Rev. James Kellaway. Services: of Sept. 1, 2008. St. Joseph Church have the So the salesman followed his advice. hates all sin, and will by no means ignore Sunday Holy eucharist, 8 and 10 a.m. Saturday vigil Mass at 4 p.m. that was former- After getting the spare tire mounted on the guilty. He is the eternal, almighty, true Wednesday healing eucharist, 7 p.m. ly at Ignatius. the car, the salesman looked at the patient and living infinite God. and said, “That was a pretty smart idea. And I think Paul is reminded of the day Unitarian Universalist Society in Brooklyn, St. Joseph Church What are you doing in a mental institu- when Christ broke into his life and knocked Rts. 6 and 69, Brooklyn, 779-2623. President: Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10 tion?” him into the dust — and how Christ then Ann Barry. Services: 10:30 a.m., two Sundays a.m. The inmate smiled and said, “I might be intervened in his life and revealed himself. per month at Brooklyn Community Center crazy — but I’m not stupid.” And Paul remembers how he came to know January to April, at meetinghouse on the We can learn some of life’s most interest- Jesus as the forgiver of his sins and how Green, April to December. KILLINGLY ing lessons in rather surprising ways! Jesus had flooded his soul with his grace. Teachability. It’s a word that doesn’t actu- And, oh, how wonderful that grace is! Calvary Bible Baptist Church, 162 Main St., DANIELSON Killingly, 779-7267. Pastor: Michael J. Rizzuti. ally appear in many dictionaries, which in By washing his heart with grace, God was Services: Sunday School 10 a.m. Services 11 itself is kind of strange. Unless a person able to keep him teachable. Pride could possesses it, the dictionary itself becomes have enslaved him by filling his mind with Cornerstone Baptist Church a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday services, 7 p.m. rather useless. In some ways, it might be the thought that he was better than every- 247 Broad St., Danielson one of the most important words you never one else because he had unique insight that 774-3907 Church of the Nazarene, 440 Westcott Road, think about. others did not posses. Or pride could have Sunday School: 9 a.m. Killingly, 774-5844. Pastor: Rev. Wendy Worship: 10:30 a.m. Ambrefe. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Sunday ser- Unless a child possesses it, their academ- trapped him in another way.Because of the Pastor: the Rev. Greg Thomas vices, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer ic career in school will be a long, hard, painful trail the thorn caused him, he could and Bible study, 7 p.m. Thursday youth social www.cbcct.us uphill struggle. If an adult doesn’t possess have told himself that he deserved better time, 7 p.m. it, they will never be able to advance and than his circumstances. Pride could have grow and reach their full potential in life. led him into fear and bitterness and anger. Congregation B’Nai Shalom: Sons of Zion First Apostolic Church of Danielson, 6 At the point a person loses this magnificent On one side of the spectrum, a prideful per- building, 125 Church St., Putnam. Beth Israel Academy St., Killingly, 774-3564. Services: quality,whether a scholar or a beggar, their son exalts in what he believes he possesses. building, 39 Killingly Dr., Danielson. Friday Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 hat size begins to grow too large and their On the other side of the spectrum, a pride- evening services: 7 p.m. in Putnam. Saturday p.m. heart begins to shrink. People who possess ful person mourns over what he believes he morning services: 9 a.m. in Putnam. teachability never stop growing. They are deserves. In either situation, the person Hebrew school meets Sunday mornings. South Killingly Congrega-tional Church, 160 like a tree that gets fuller and more beauti- becomes un-teachable because they are so Hebrew School Director Jennifer Wright, 774- Halls Road, Killingly, 774-3871. Pastor: Frank ful each year. People who lose this quality focused on their own voice instead of the 6404; Lay Leader Alan Turner, 774-7181; C. Perkins. Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m. are like stunted plants — still living, but voice of their God. President Linda Simons, 928-4806. never growing into what they should have God was using the affliction to keep Paul Union Baptist Church, 1369 Hartford Pike, become. fully dependent upon grace. Paul’s willing- Gospel Light Christian Fellowship, 132 Killingly 774-6653. Pastor: William P. Pearl. Services: Sunday, 10 a.m.,, including chil- What is teachability? In the most basic ness to refocus on grace — to turn away Wauregon Road, Danielson, 779-2418. Pastor sense, it is simply one person learning from from the pride that might come with the Ralph Stravato. Services: Sunday 10 a.m. dren’s Sunday School. Tuesday Bible study, 7 another. It is the willingness to embrace ecstasy of his vision — to turn away from a (Children’s Church at same time), Wednesday, p.m. 6:30 p.m. new truths, even though they may disman- victim mentality while he was suffering tle natural inclinations and prior convic- with a chronic problem — and realize that tions. To possess teachability,one must pos- God’s love and care for him had not dimin- sess a humble heart. The moment a person ished by the smallest ounce is evidence of Church Easter services located at 8 Church Road. For more informa- starts to think he or she has arrived or his own teachability. He realized that his tion, please call (860) 974-0294. knows more than everyone else, this mar- difficulties were not working against him, EASTFORD — The Congregational velous quality is instantly lost. but rather they were actually working for Church of Eastford invites the public to the Good Shepherd to In the passage above, the Lord was very him to his own betterment, because they following worship services: concerned about Paul’s teachability. The led him into a greater understanding of the • Community Good Friday service — 7 host Easter events apostle Paul tells us that at one point dur- power of God’s grace. p.m., April 2. Area churches will gather for a ing his ministry, he was caught up into the Whatever your circumstances today — candlelight service, hear the reading of WEST WOODSTOCK — The Church of the third heaven. The “third heaven” is Paul’s whether you stand on the mountaintop Scripture and share the Lord’s Supper. Good Shepherd will hold Palm Sunday way of telling us that he was caught up into rejoicing over the countless blessings in • Easter sunrise service — 6:30 a.m., April Service, followed by the final Lenten Series the presence of God himself. In ancient cul- your life or you are in the valley struggling 11. Celebrate Jesus’ resurrection while workshop on “The Lord’s Prayer,” Sunday, ture, the sky above us would be referred to with a difficult thorn in your life — remem- watching the sunrise from the hilltop loca- March 28. as the first heaven. Outer space and the ber that God’s grace is more than sufficient tion, immediately following the Easter Soup and beverages will be provided; bring stars and the planets would be the second and is your wonderful treasured reward Bunny breakfast for all. The breakfast is free. a sandwich if you’d like. heaven, and the unseen spiritual realm is through Christ. • Easter family worship — 11 a.m., April 11. Maundy Thursday Service of Tenebrae the third heaven. Celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with Easter will be held at 7 p.m. April 1. Easter Sunday Now that kind of experience would bring Tim Vamosi is the pastor of Eastford songs and a powerful message of joy and Worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. bragging rights, wouldn’t it? Paul could Baptist Church in Eastford. hope. Sunday, April 4. have thought, “Because I’ve had this experi- The Congregational Church of Eastford is ence, I’m really something. I don’t need to COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The calendar page is a free service offered for list- sion is for kids ages 5 through 10. Cost is $65 per 1970s, when Monica, an ambitious singer/song- ings for government, educational and nonprofit person (includes uniform). For more informa- writer meets Ian, a reclusive rocker. The two ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT will be held organizations. Send all calendar listings and tion, visit www.woodstockct.gov or call (860) quickly become entangled creatively and at 1 p.m. at Roseland Cottage. This is a free happenings by mail at P.O Box 196, Woodstock, 928-0208, ext. 305. romantically. Their music takes them first to event for Woodstock residents. It is sponsored CT 06281, by fax at (860) 928-5946, or by e-mail to London and ultimately to New York City,where by Woodstock Recreation and Roseland news@villager newspapers.com. Please write LENTEN FISH & CHIPS DINNER will be they discover the vibrant new music scene and Cottage. Rain/snow date April 3 at 1 p.m. “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar list- held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Valley Springs create an intimate partnership, their love deep- ings must be submitted for the by noon Monday Sportsman’s Club, 65 Valley Road, North ening while their personalities drive them ANNUAL “BOSTON FLOWER SHOW TRIP, to be published in the following Friday’s edition. Grosvenordale. The dinner will be offered apart. A five-piece rock band (live on stage) sponsored by the Woodstock Recreation Villager Newspapers will print such listings as every Friday during Lent. For more informa- accompanies these two characters as they Commission, will be held today. This year’s space allows. tion, call (860) 923-2121 for more information. search for the balance between ambition and theme is “Feast for the Senses” and features happiness. This off-Broadway rock musical is special presentations by award-winning native LENTEN FISH FRY, sponsored by the Knights in the tradition of “RENT” and “Spring gardeners. Cost is $75 per person (includes FRIDAY of Columbus Council 2883 and St. James Awakening.” Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 round-trip luxury motor coach transportation, School, will held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the for seniors/students. Contact SBT Box Office at driver gratuity,admission to the show and lun- March 26 school, Water Street Danielson. Take-out only. (860) 886-2378 or visit online at www.spiritof- cheon at Maggiano’s). For more information, LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRIES will be held Fish and chips, clam cakes and chowder will be broadway.org. visit www.woodstockct.gov or call the from noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus available. Phone ahead to (860) 634-8300 for Recreation Department at (860) 928-0208, ext. Council 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, North faster service. The fish fry will be offered until FISH FRY, sponsored by the Putnam Emblem 305, to reserve a spot. Grosvenordale. The menu includes fish and Good Friday. Club No. 209, will be held 5:30, until dinners run chips ($9), scallops ($10), clams ($12), fish and out, at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond SOUP SUPPER, sponsored by the Woodstock scallops or fish and clams ($15), and a fisher- FISH AND CHIPS DINNER, sponsored by Street. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors Democratic Town Committee, will be held from man’s platters ($15). For more information, call Knights of Columbus 10454, will be held from 5 and children under 12. For more information, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the First Congregational (860) 923-2967 or e-mail [email protected]. to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall in Dayville. The call (860) 774-5419. Church of Woodstock, 543 Route 169. The menu menu includes fried or baked fish, fried or includes appetizers, homemade soups, breads BASIC SELF-DEFENSE FOUR-WEEK baked potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and coffee. SATURDAY and desserts. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for COURSE, sponsored by Woodstock Recreation, Tickets are $8 for adults $5 for children. Take- ages 12 and under. For tickets or more informa- will begin today. It will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. outs available. For more information, call (860) March 27 tion, please call (860) 974.1553. Fridays. The course is for teens ages 15 through 774-8713. Dinners will be offered every Friday 18 and costs $65 per person. For more informa- until Easter. BOSTON FLOWER SHOW TRIP, sponsored AUTHENTIC SWEDISH MEATBALL tion or to register, call (860) 928-0208, ext. 305, or by Woodstock Recreation, will be held today. DINNER will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at e-mail [email protected]. ‘ROOMS A ROCK ROMANCE’ will be pre- Cost is $75 per person and includes luxury Emanuel Lutheran Church, 83 Main St., North sented at the Spirit of Broadway Theater motor coach, driver gratuity, admission to Grosvenordale. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 INTRO TO MARTIAL ARTS/AMERICAN March 3 through April 4 on Wednesdays show and luncheon at Maggiano’s. To register, for children and will be available at the door. KENPO CLASS, sponsored by Woodstock through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday mati- call (860) 928-0208, ext. 305, or e-mailrecre- Turn To CALENDAR, page 6 Recreation, will begin today.This six-week ses- nees at 2 p.m. The musical begins in the late [email protected]. B6 ☎ KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, March 26, 2010 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Stephanie Jarvis at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

CALENDAR FIRST ANNUAL BUNNY BREAKFAST,pre- continued from page 5 sented by Brooklyn Parks & Recreation Department and the Danielson Lions Club, will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at Brooklyn Middle School. Tickets are $5 per person, $20 for a fam- 11TH ANNUAL COFFEE HOUSE, presented ily of five, and are available at the Brooklyn by Church Youth Group to benefit Camp Parks & Recreation Office and the After School Quinebaug, will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Recreation Program. Tickets will be available at Westfield Congregational Church, 210 Main at the door, only as space/supplies permit. St., Danielson (next to Davis Park). Requested Activities include face painting, magic with Mr. donation is for a bottomless cup of coffee, tea or Magic and a visit from the Bunny himself. hot cocoa, and an evening of great music. Homemade desserts will be available. ROSELAND COTTAGE 19TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT for Woodstock residents FAMILY FLOCK FUND-RAISER, to benefit will begin at 1 p.m. for kids ages 2-10. Craft Relay For Life, will begin at 6 p.m. at the activities will follow. The event includes a visit American Legion on School Street in Webster, by the Easter Bunny. Children should bring Mass. Dancing will be to Manny & The their own baskets and parents should bring Goatropers, a band that has performed many their cameras to capture pictures with the times as an opening act at Indian Ranch and Easter Bunny. The event is free to all will also perform songs from the 1950’s through Woodstock residents. Non-perishable food the ’80’s on the 27th. There will be plenty of items will be collected at the event for donation drawings throughout the evening, and the to the local food pantry. In case of rain, the kitchen will be open. Tickets are $10 per per- Easter Egg Hunt will be rescheduled for son; call Donna at 923-3532 or Joe at 928-4279. Saturday,April 3, at 1 p.m. This event is cospon- The Family Flock team is from Thompson. ACCESS HOLDS TAX CLINIC sored by Historic New England’s Roseland Cottage and the Woodstock Recreation ‘A NIGHT ON THE TOWN,’ sponsored by Courtesy photo Commission. Thanks to the Woodstock Woodstock Academy Project Graduation and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn., 2nd District) met with constituents attending a free tax clinic at Academy National Honor Society students and Gridiron Committees, will be from 7:00 pm the Access Community Action Agency, where the agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) the Woodstock Senior Citizens for their help until midnight at the Knights of Columbus program assisted the community, along with representatives from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, and to Wal-Mart for their support. For more Hall on Route 12 in North Grosvenordale. on Saturday, Feb. 27. Pictured are: Fred T. McElligott, IRS, Spec., Area 1 director; Paul Borderi, IRS information, call Roseland Cottage at 860-928- Tickets are $35 and are available at: Chuck government liaison; Michael J. Kinsley, IRS, Spec., senior tax consultant; Egla Madera, Access asset 4074. Bousquet’s Kitchens and Baths, Woodstock development supervisor; Loan Quach, IRS intern and Access/UCONN VITA volunteer; and Courtney. Academy Office and the Woodstock Town SPRING/EASTER BAKE SALE will be held Clerk’s Office or by calling (860) 928-3404. The from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stop & Shop, Route 44, featured performers will include hilarious POTATO PANCAKE FESTIVAL will be held AGvocate program coordinator at (860) 450-6007 Putnam. Proceeds will benefit Putnam High comedy provided by Tim Daddario, “A Stand from noon to 3 p.m. at Moriah Lodge No. 15, 220 or [email protected] to reserve a space. School music programs (marching band, con- Up Guy,” and great music and dancing by DJ Providence Road, Brooklyn. Cost is $8 per per- cert band, jazz band, chorus, color guard). Tim Daley. Also available are raffle items and son for dine-in or take-out. The menu will THURSDAY hors d’oeurves. include Kartoflane Placki or Latkes, as well an Eastern Star Bake Sale. Non-perishable food ANNUAL WOLF DEN GRANGE BAKE April 1 SALE/POMFRET SENIOR CENTER TAG BENEFIT AUCTION FOR KILLINGLY donations to benefit the local food bank will be SALE HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION accepted. Also, tour the lodge and learn more STEAK NIGHT will be held at 7 p.m. at the will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet 2010 will be held today in the Killingly High about Freemasonry. Danielson Elks Lodge No. 1706, 13 Center St., Road. To contribute items to the tag sale, drop School cafeteria. Auctioneer is Kevin Danielson. Tickets are available at the Lodge them off at the center between noon and 4 p.m. Gaudreau. For more information, e-mail khs- for $15 per person. For more information, call SUNDAY Monday through Friday.See Betty.The Grange [email protected]. (860) 774-9775. Bake Sale will be upstairs. The Senior Center March 28 Tag Sale will be downstairs, and the handmade THE GREAT EGG HUNT will be held from 10 craft items and snacks will be upstairs. There is a.m. to 4 p.m. at Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary, ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST will be FRIDAY something for everyone. Route 20, Charlton, Mass. A total of 5,400 held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the American Legion unique eggs will be decorated to look like ani- Family Post 67, Route 200, North April 2 BENEFIT BINGO for Killingly High School mals (frogs, butterflies, flowers, squirrels, ele- Grosvenordale. The cost is $6 per person and $3 LENTEN FRIDAY FISH FRIES will be held Project Graduation 2010 will be held at phants, lions, etc.) and then hidden throughout for children 7 and under. Proceeds will benefit from noon to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Foxwoods Casino. The price is $15 per ticket. the day along Capen Hill’s 86 acres of trails. the Relay For Life of Northeastern Council 2087, 1017 Riverside Drive, North For more information, call Donna Sweet at Come anytime during hunt hours. No rush. Connecticut. Grosvenordale. The menu includes fish and (860) 774-3368. Find prize eggs. Live animals will be at the vis- chips ($9), scallops ($10), clams ($12), fish and itor’s center, along with face painting, balloons, scallops or fish and clams ($15), and a fisher- 17TH ANNUAL FAMILY-STYLE CHICKEN the Hunt Bunny, refreshments and more. Cost MONDAY man’s platters ($15). For more information, call BBQ, presented by the Thompson Lions Club, is $10 per family. Rain date is March 28. For (860) 923-2967 or e-mail [email protected]. will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knights of more information, contact Barbara at (508) 248- March 29 Columbus Hall, Route 12, North 5516 or visit online at www.capenhill.org. JOHN ARCOVIO, president and founder of LENTEN FISH & CHIPS DINNER will be Grosvenordale. Drive-through take-out will be Spirit Led Ministries Inc. and lead pastor of held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Valley Springs available. Tickets are $10 for adults. SPRING HUNT will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Spirit Led Worship Center, will speak at 7 p.m. Sportsman’s Club, 65 Valley Road, North for children ages 12 and under at Davis Park in at Acts II Ministries, 1366 Riverside Drive, Grosvenordale. Combos and individual pur- BUFFET BREAKFAST will be held from 7 to downtown Danielson. Families start at Davis Thompson. Arcovio is an internationally chases will be available. For more information, 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 954 Park and receive clues to find Peter Rabbit and known author, prophetic minister and popular call (860) 923-2121 for more information. Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. Tickets Fenton the Leprechaun’s friends throughout conference speaker. Call for information and are $6 for adults and $3 for children. the downtown area for some treats, and then rides at 1-888-433-9901 or visit online at LENTEN FISH FRY, sponsored by the Knights end back at the park for a special drawing for www.actsii.org. of Columbus Council 2883 and St. James some children’s prizes. In the event of bad School, will held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the SUNDAY weather, the hunt will be held at the POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of school, Water Street Danielson. Take-out only. Community Center, 185 Broad St. Call 779-5390 the town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to Fish and chips, clam cakes and chowder will be April 4 for more information. 6:30 p.m. at its newly renovated location at the available. Phone ahead to (860) 634-8300 for Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road faster service. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE will begin at BREAKFAST WITH PETER THE RABBIT (Route 44) in Pomfret. Please bring proper I.D. 6:15 a.m. in the Abington Cemetery at the junc- will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Community and proof of residence (copy of a phone or elec- FISH AND CHIPS DINNER, sponsored by tion of Routes 44 and 97. All are invited. Coffee Center (KCC). The Danielson Lions will serve tric bill, etc.). The food pantry will be open Knights of Columbus 10454, will be held from 5 and donuts will be served afterwards at the up pancakes, sausage and eggs. The cost is $5 Monday evenings and also most Tuesdays from to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall in Dayville. The church. For more information, call Pastor Dr. per person for ages 2 and older and $20 for fam- 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. menu includes fried or baked fish, fried or Bruce Hedman at (860) 456-8733 or visit ily up to 5. baked potatoes, coleslaw, rolls and coffee. www.abingtonchurch.org. UESDAY Tickets are $8 for adults $5 for children. Take- ANNUAL BOY SCOUT YARD SALE, hosted T outs available. For more information, call (860) MONDAY by Troop 42 of Dayville, will be will be held at March 30 774-8713. Dinners will be offered every Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Church on until Easter. April 5 Route 101 in Dayville. This fund-raiser will help Scouts on their trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of the town of Pomfret, will be open from 11:30 ‘ROOMS A ROCK ROMANCE’ will be pre- ‘THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE’ will be New Mexico this summer. For more informa- sented at the Spirit of Broadway Theater shown at 1 p.m. on the big screen in the meeting tion, call (860) 455-3394. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at its newly renovated loca- tion at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 March 3 through April 4 on Wednesdays room of the Thompson Public Library, 934 Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) in Pomfret. through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday mati- Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. For SATURDAY Please bring proper I.D. and proof of residence nees at 2 p.m. The musical begins in the late questions or further information, please call (copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.). The 1970s, when Monica, an ambitious singer/song- the library at (860) 923-9779 or e-mail March 27 pantry will be open most Tuesday afternoons writer meets Ian, a reclusive rocker. The two [email protected]. and also on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. quickly become entangled creatively and MARCH MOVIE MADNESS: ‘Hurt Locker’ romantically. Their music takes them first to will be shown at 10:30 a.m. at the Thompson London and ultimately to New York City,where POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive, North WEDNESDAY they discover the vibrant new music scene and the town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to Grosvenordale. This event is free and open to create an intimate partnership, their love deep- 6:30 p.m. at its newly renovated location at the the public. Children under 10 must be accompa- March 31 ening while their personalities drive them Pomfret Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road nied by an adult. Light refreshments are apart. A five-piece rock band (live on stage) (Route 44) in Pomfret. Please bring proper I.D. allowed. This movie is rated R. For more infor- ‘MAD HATTER TEA PARTY,’ hosted by accompanies these two characters as they and proof of residence (copy of a phone or elec- mation, Call Alison Boutaugh, library director, breast cancer survivor and Day Kimball search for the balance between ambition and tric bill, etc.). The food pantry will be open at (860) 923-9779 or visit www.thompsonpublicli- employee Heidi Blackmar, will be held from happiness. This off-Broadway rock musical is Monday evenings and also most Tuesdays from brary.org. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Day Kimball Hospital in the tradition of “RENT” and “Spring 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will not be open RHF Conference Room No. 2. This event, free Awakening.” Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 Tuesday,April 6. KILLINGLY HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT and open to the public, is to collect new hat and for seniors/students. Contact SBT Box Office at GRADUATION 2010 BENEFIT AUCTION scarf donations for oncology patients. Those (860) 886-2378 or visit online at www.spiritof- UESDAY will take place in school cafeteria. Preview who would like to donate new hats or scarves broadway.org. T items at 10 a.m. Live auction begins at 11 a.m. but cannot make the event may bring your April 6 Kevin Gaudreau will be the auctioneer. Many items to WINY 1350 AM through March 31. In FISH FRY, sponsored by the Putnam Emblem addition, collections will continue from March gift certificates for local eateries, golf packages, Club No. 209, will be held 5:30, until dinners run TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGH memberships and more will be available to bid 31 through April 14 in a bin outside of the Day out, at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Kimball Hospital cafeteria. SCHOOL PROJECT GRADUATION 2010 on. Street. Tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors COMMITTEE will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. in the and children under 12. For more information, Thompson Library in Community Room 1. FREE NUTS AND BOLTS OF SPECIAL call (860) 774-5419. SUNDAY EDUCATION, BITH TO AGE 9 WORK- SHOP, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP will meet at 6:30 March 28 Putnam Elementary School Library, with din- SATURDAY p.m. in the meeting room of the Thompson ner at 5:30 p.m. Free on-site childcare will be Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive, North JOHN ARCOVIO, president and founder of available. Must reserve in advance. The presen- April 3 Grosvenordale. “Jerry’s Gold” by David Spirit Led Ministries Inc. and lead pastor of ter is Beth Reel, of the Connecticut Parent Housewright will be discussed. For questions Spirit Led Worship Center, will speak at 10 a.m. Advocacy Center. Registration is required. MONTHLY CAN AND BOTTLE DRIVE,a or further information, please call the library and 6 p.m. at Acts II Ministries, 1366 Riverside Contact Kathay Hudson at (860) 063-6940 or hud- fund-raiser of Tourtellotte Memorial High at (860) 923-9779 or e-mail kkeefe@thompson- Drive, Thompson. Arcovio is an international- [email protected]. This workshop is School Project Graduation 2010 Committee, publiclibrary.org. ly known author, prophetic minister and popu- sponsored by the Northeast School Readiness will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the lar conference speaker. Call for information Council, Killingly,Plainfield and Putnam. Thompson Town Hall parking lot. A bake sale EDNESDAY and rides at 1-888-433-9901 or visit online at will be held at the Post Office, same parking lot. W www.actsii.org. ‘COMMUNICATING THE VALUE OF AGRI- April 7 CULTURE IN YOUR TOWN,’ an AGvocate CRAFT AND TAG SALE will be held from 9 PROJECT GRADUATION DINNER, to bene- workshop, will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the a.m. to noon at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 ‘WAKE UP!’ CREATIVE MOVEMENT for fit the Tourtellotte Memorial High School Class Canterbury Town Hall. Registration for this Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret. This is also the toddlers and preschoolers will be held at 9 a.m. of 2010, will be held from noon to 2 p.m., featur- free workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. The workshop annual Wolf Den Grange bake sale. at the West Woodstock Library, 5 Bungay Hill ing the Butts Roast Beef, at the Knights of will run from 7 to 9 p.m. and will cover effective- Connector, West Woodstock. All children are Columbus Hall, Route 12, Grosvenordale. ly communicating the economic and environ- ANNUAL EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA welcome. There is no registration or fee Adults and take-out dinners are $12 per person. mental benefits of farming and the value of will be held at the East Putnam Community required; please feel free to just drop in. Please Tickets for children 5 through 10 years old are farms, as well as direct experiences of farmers Church, 250 East Putnam Road, Putnam. The see www.WestWoodstockLibrary.org or call 974- $7 each. A limited number of tickets will be and municipal officials on navigating Town day includes story time, games and activities. 0376 for more details. available at the door. For tickets, call Diana at Hall to make farms viable. To assure adequate Bring a basket for eggs and free lunch. The rain (860) 935-5831. materials, contact Jennifer Kaufman, date is Saturday,April 10. KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, March 26, 2010 B7 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Killingly Villager • Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock 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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Call 508-278-7958 $299 Long & Short HALF ORIGINAL Original Cost $1250 Also: 1998 Yamaha $179 Many Other Body Masters 508-885-8940 Excellent Condition Stove Child’s Western Saddle Machines Also Available! Leave Message PRICE! $425 With Bridle, Black VMax 500 860-774-8008 Franklin Style $150 3400 Miles. SONY FX330 Arien Tractor 413-245-3402 Wood-Burning Laminate Flooring 508-943-4365 $1700 Video Camcorder Arc Welder $275 508-987-7686 $299 Hewlett Packard 276.5 Sq.Ft. Pratt & Whitney $149 Color Printer Light Oak. 20 Year Warranty, Wood-Burning Stove Flat-Belt Driven Gas Log Women’s Burberry $25 Moisture Protection. With Fishing Equipment Metal Lathe Never Used BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 Underlayment & Install Kit. $90 Prorsum 2002 Polaris Whirlpool $300 Archery Equipment Overall Dimensions; 508-832-6234 Trenchcoat Edge X SOUND SYSTEM Air Conditioner 7’ Long By 2’ Wide $2999 Economy Stopped Machinist Tools Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Size 14L, Tan, w/Zip-Out Electric Start, Reverse, $1499 Energy-Efficient, 8000 BTU Our Renovation! Tan Genuine Lining. Excellent Condition. 2992 N. Maine Miles. $125 Auto Tools Chucks. 508-943-0169 $450 Sheepskin Men’s $500 $2800 Or BRO Antenna Tower Call Mr. Desai Computer Desk Landscape 860-923-3532 Jacket Women’s Burberry 732-309-9366 (Cell) Glass Top, Pull-Out Leaf, 35mm Camera Ask For Ron 1996 Skidoo MXZ 583 Attached File Cabinet Size 46, Never Worn. Prorsum 3717 N. Maine Miles. Equipment $150 $150 Trailer 146 VHS Disney Queen Sized Dress Coat Runs Great. Portable Olympia Size 14 Petite, Brown, $1800 Or BRO eMachines Beige Shermag $995 OBO Movies Sleigh Bed Typewriter Excellent Condition. 508-949-7388 Glider & Ottoman 508-885-5189 Includes Tall Dresser, Bureau $400 Desktop PC $225 Aluminum Folding With Mirror, Nightstand. In Case. In Good Condition With 20” Samsung Call 508-949-8851 Staging/Scaffolding Solid Heavy Oak. $75 860-974-9946 LCD Monitor 2 Sections w/Platforms, MOTORS Originally Purchased At Vintage Royal Typewriter Arctic Cat On Wheels, w/Steps Sargeants Country Barn. Table Model 140GB Hard Drive, 1GB Hillman 8-Ton 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H 1/2HP 230/460V Women’s Designer Snowmobiles RAM. CD/DVD Burner, 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Carved Details On $35 OBO Roller Set $895 OBO Headboard. 2006 570 Panther Digital Media Card $45 OBO 508-756-3690 Clothing Model #2-SP Call 5pm-8:30pm Selling Entire Set For 2-Up, 579 Miles, Reader (4 Slots). 5HP, 230/460V Shoes & Automatic Start & Reverse Running Vista Smoothly! $1450 508-867-6546 $800 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 508-885-1035 Thomasville Accessories Like New Asking $500 For Greenlee Knockout $125 OBO The Combo! Punch Set Large Colonial Cherry Shoes, Sizes 5-11 1996 ZR580 774-232-6617 767 Pump, 2 1/2”, 3”, 3 1/2”, 5HP, 230/460V Radison Canoe Bedroom Set Clothing Sizes 0-12 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! Bedroom Chest 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 12’ Square-Stern 40 Plus Crates!!! 4” Punch & Dies 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Dresser, Mirror, Chest, Take Them Both For $5900 $475 $125 OBO Like New, Comes With Oars Excellent Second Drawers. Mahogany. & Electric Motor Nightstand, Headboard & Hand Condition. 508-340-5334 Farm Equipment Paid $500 1/2HP 208/230/460V Footboard. With Queen Cultivator Toolbar Used Golf Balls $450 Over 300 Pair Designer 300 Dozen Will Sell For $300 Large Overhead Door-Opener Mattress & Boxspring Jeans. 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, 508-347-7520 $120 OBO Delta Wood Planer 12 1/2” Included. 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point $425 Delta Band Saw 16” Many High-End Items. 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Very Good Condition! 860-974-9946 $350 860-774-9969 Lexmark Printer 4 Motor Speed Controls $500 For Both Seldom Used. Hitachi J100, 400/460V $750 Steals It! Lime Spreader $50 OBO Best Offer Call Joe 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski Hosier Cabinet Call 508-949-7040 Women’s Escada Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. Wood Piano Bench 508-278-3211 Apple Green & Black. $150 In Original Condition Call 5pm-8:30pm Coat/Jacket $900 With Storage 508-867-6546 Less Than 65 Hours. 860-974-7099 Refrigerators TOOL SHEDS Cashgora/Angora Wool, 3-Cylinder 15003cc Over-Stuffed Upholstered $25 OBO Like New! Both Less Made of Texture 1-11 Gold Color. US Size 10 Or Supercharged Engine. Green Chair Call NASCAR Than 2 Years Old. 12, Excellent Condition. 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. Farmer’s Hutch $250 508-892-1679 8x8 $625 $200 Die-Cast Models $400 $7500 21.6 Cubic Feet KitchenAid 8x10 $800 860-974-9946 Includes Dock & Trailer Huntington Green Floral Liner Tray They’re Back! $350 OBO 8x12 $875 Call 508-943-3711 2-Cushion Sofa 508-347-8956 For Cargo Area/Floor For $5 And Up! 18.2 Cubic Feet Frigidaire 8x16 $1175 After 6pm $700 Women’s Riding 2008 Subaru Outback BRAND NEW $250 OBO Delivered And Kitchen Set Never Used. SHIPMENT! Fish Tanks 508-450-2106 Built On-Site Leathers 205 BOATS 125 & 75 Gallon Drop-Leaf, 5 Chairs Cost $70 Size Small Walter Dyer Complete Setups, Including $625 Asking $45 CASH Saddles Other Sizes Available Chaps, Medium Gloves, Brookfield Rototiller Wood Cabinet Stands, Various $100 Each Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric Call 413-324-1117 Fringe Coat With Two Liners 15 Ft. Birch River 508-867-2224 (Medium), Harley Helmet Canister Filters For Salt Or Used Appliances Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. Start. Newly Serviced, Wooden Canoe Fresh Water, Heaters, Call For Details Living Room 7HP Engine. Toshiba (Small). Pumps, Lights & Extras. Blessings Farm $550 Excellent Condition. With Wicker Seats. $600 & $500 FIRM 508-943-8693 Sofa & Chair 50 H Foote Road 508-234-6096 36 Inch TV $275 CASH ONLY In Very Good Condition. Call 508-949-7040 Multi-Colored, Dominantly Charlton Used Very Little. 508-341-9282 $800 OBO Hunting Camo Green. Clean, 508-248-1411 Ruby & Diamond Plays Like New! Call Jimmy At 860-974-3086 Fisher 1 1/2 Yard Clothes & Good Condition. MUST SELL! Women’s Salvatore $150 OBO NASCAR Models 14K Ladies’ Ring Cost $895 Sander Equipment Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct Sell For $399 Ferragamo Used 3 Years, Call 508-892-9212 283 Pieces 2 Diamonds Are Set To The 1970 Sea Sprite Mostly New, Some Used. 1994-1999 Call 508-885-9754 Leather Blazer Always Covered Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Side. Fine Color & 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP $2000 OBO LK Stainless 1/64th, 1/87th, 1/144th Good Quality. Jacket Johnson Outboard. Insulated Suit, Jackets, Hot Wheels, Revelle, Racing Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. Steel Sink Documented Replacement Total Gym XL Soft, Buttery, All In Good Shape. 4 Almost-New LT Champions, High Value $1375 Used Very Little Since Golden Brown Color. $950 Archery, Shotgun, Model #CCR2522-4 Performance, Winners Circle. 215/95R16 Tires Black Powder Asking $750 Purchased 5 Years. Excellent Condition. Brand New, In Box. Cars, Transporters, Trucks, Size 6 Or 8 4 Michelin Snow Tires 8-Lug Dodge Rims Call For Prices “Celebrity Classic”. Call 508-347-5813 Paid $1000 $200 OBO Pit Crews. Best Offer $200 With Rims 508-949-1320 New $400 Asking $400 FIRM Asking $125 Schwinn 860-974-9946 195/60R15 MUST SELL 860-974-2795 Antique 1930’s $175 860-428-9452 Jasper Solid Oak 508-832-9877 Electric Scooter Roll-Top Desk Navy Blue Leather Needs new battery, $60. Walnut Dining Room Wood Stove Sylvania Vintage Ford Tractor Mahogany Table Vermont Castings Resolute Stereo Console In Excellent Condition. (508)764-6560 1958 4-Cycle, Power 54”W, 46”H, 28”D Couch & In Good Condition Excellent Condition. Very Circa 1960 Bedroom Set Solid Oak & Oak Veneer Steering, Bucket With Down Comes With Bed, Dresser With Mirror, Loveseat Set Scooter Store $300 OBO Clean Burning, Firescreen Pressure And Extras. Matching Chair. And Warming Shelves Cabinet Chest On Chest, Night Table. $1500 508-461-7224 $75 $4800 OBO A Deal For $1500 Negotiable Power Chair Included. 508-867-7345 $500 774-230-6152 Model “Jazzy” $2100 New 508-868-2860 Mahogany Cedar Chest Travels 8 Miles On One Trailer Tires Asking $1100 Full-Length Call 978-888-1079 $600 Negotiable New Craftsman Charge! New, Never Used. 8” - No Cracks. 508-943-0277 For Pictures, Email Me At Gas Weedwhacker Purchased In March 2009. Mounted On Rims. Mahogany Female [email protected] 508-234-2897 Cheap 1985 Aluminum $85 Paid $6800 Yamaha Mink Fur Coat Mahogany Sell For $2500 OBO 1-508-248-6783 14’ Sylvan Boat Size 16, Good Condition Jenny Lind MTD Lawn Tractor Ray Or Debbie V-Star 1100 With 7.5HP Honda Outboard $1600 Bedroom Set Complete Tune Up, Needs 508-277-2795 Trampoline Studded Seat & Pillion Pad And EZLoad Trailer. 860-935-0355 Oak 3/4 Bed Full-Size Bed. Highboy, Belt Adjustment. 508-277-2658 13 Foot Heavy Duty Frame & $200 All Excellent Condition. Headboard & Footboard, Mirrored Dresser, $400 Frame Pad (Red) $1500 FURNITURE Nightstand. Scuba Equipment FitnessQuest Edge With Spring & Rails, Black Entertainment $75 413-245-3402 Beautiful Brown Paisley Plus 5-Drawer Dresser Excellent Condition. Brand New Crosstrainer And Mattress $1200 Center Bought 8/09 From Local Ladies 26” Mongoose Used Only A Few Times Couch, Chair Hilltopper Mountain Bike With Matching Asking $500 With Glass Door And Bar Dive Shop. Can No Longer Asking $250 1985 Ski Nautique Solid Oak Bed 7’Wx6’H Use Due To Unexpected Red Large Beveled Mirror. Jenny Lind Full-Sized. $35 Sears Craftsman $700 $300 Health Problems. Gas-Powered Edger “2001” Excellent Condition. 400 Hours On Engine, Maple 3/4 Bed 508-847-6523 Still Under Warranty, 24” Mongoose MGX/DXR $75 Antique Oak $850 Have Receipts. Newer Upholstery. Headboard & Footboard, Mountain Bike 508-892-1550 Rocking Chair With Spring & Rails. 508-756-6120 Call For More Info Dual Suspension, $4000 OBO $100 New Pavers 508-347-1492 413-222-2058 Asking $250 774-289-6982 Many Styles, Colors, 21 Speed, Red Antique Pine Buffet 774-452-1668 Shapes. Half Price! Several $35 $200 Maple Headboard .60-.85 Cents Per! 24” Mongoose DXR AL 100 GENERAL 508-867-8948 John Deere 2243 & Footboard Queen-Sized Mountain Bike 1990 Glasport Greens Mower & 1996 Dodge Caravan Dual Suspension, Aluminum, 20 Foot Bedroom Sets 105 BULLETIN BOARD Garage Air Lift $5900 OBO Maple 6-Drawer New Engine Parts, w/Box & Mattress, Cherry 21 Speed, Silver Open Bow Ski Boat John Deere 220A Runs Great! Mirrored Dressers, $35 Dresser $700 IN REMEMBRANCE New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. Jack Walk-Behind Greens Mower Full-Sized w/Rails, Drawered Nightstand 860-935-0072 New Interior, New Flooring. $400 $1995 OBO From 1950’s $1200 Each Julie Ann Bainton Drive-On Trailer. 508-764-8330 $200 Saab 1997 900S (Knurowski) Sacrifice At $7200 Fish Tank Cold A/C, New Tires & Rugs Trees for 774-452-1668 Battery Bird Of Paradise 36 Year Senior Secretary 12 Foot Jon Boat w/Stand & Accessories Johnson Wood & Bay Path High School $100 $2200 (2)9x12, 9x14 Sale Seats, Electric Motor, Coal Furnace $295 Each Dear Friend, Please Visit On Trailer. Evergreen Trees, Colorado Our Guest Book And Leave A 860-774-1485 Firebrick Lined, Shaker Master Troybilt Rototiller Oriental Style Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, $1500 Grate, Ash Pan, Blower Note To Pay Your Respects Bedroom Set Used 5 Times, Like New! (2)Red 9x12 Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton 508-234-6096 Gas Fireplace System. Solid Pine. Queen Bed $700 $300 Each Excellent Privacy $650 Border/Ornamental (Headboard, Footboard & 860-774-1950 508-943-8693 107 MISC. FREE Log Set Rails), Triple Dresser, All 10 trees for $85. Brand New, Original 1940’s Coca-Cola 2004 Carver 360 Ice Cooler Bookcase Mirror, Chest & Shed Door Call 508-278-5762 Unopened Box. Nightstand. Nordic Trac FREE Sport Sedan R.H. Peterson 24” Split Lift-Top With Rack Body. Interior Bi-Fold Doors Evenings (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter $250 $350 Complete Walk Fit Skier/Rower Pea Stone Oak Vented Log Set Call Mark Some Lumber Engines. 7.3KW Kohler With 24” Triple-T Burner $100 You Remove! 860-928-3972 508-340-5798 MORE! 508-410-5683 Generator, 2 State Rooms, Either Gas Or Propane. 508-885-9992 $15 Each Trestle-Style Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Original $650 Jukebox Men’s Burberry 508-248-1951 Head, Full Galley. MUST SELL! Library Table PRICE REDUCED AMI/Rowe, 45’s Oak Computer Antique, 72”x32”Wide $400 OBO Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of Prorsum Sofa FREE WOOD $199,000 860-928-5266 Armoire Boards. 45’s With Extra Records. Trenchcoat 7’ La-Z-Boy With 3 Cushions, Asking $175 $179,000 $400 OBO Size ? (40/42), Tan, Slightly $150 In Sage Green. Call 774-230-8295 Hand-Crafted Can Deliver For Gas Money Also PALLETS Worn, But Good Condition. Trumpet $100 Great Condition You pick up. Monday thru Jewelry With My Pickup Truck $100 $500 Antique Victor Victrola, Dayville, CT Electric/Acoustic Guitar 1850’s Melodeon Organ, Friday 8am-noon. Larson 1997 Many Varieties Cell 401-523-5670 860-974-9946 Vinci Brand $100 Entertainment Center And More Stonebridge Press Rings 508-864-7159 Pine Corner Unit. Height 6’, 508-248-1951 25 Optical Drive Ski-Boat Lucite Bracelets Kawai Organ Miscellaneous Holds 32” TV, (located behind Southbridge 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Earrings Asking $2000 Great Condition. Used Oval Hotel & Conference Center) Engine. With Trailer. And More! Items Organ $500 $5000 Technics SXEN4 508-410-5783 Tools Maytag Wall-Mount 860-963-7880 Kitchen Table 508-476-5476 All Kinds Of Home Tools Best Offer With 4 Chairs And 2 Leaves 130 YARD SALES Haywood Some New, Some Lightly Microwave Oven Works Fine. $50 Rascal Scooter Solid Oak $50 Garage Sale Wakefield Used 600 Series S-Bent Windsor 860-928-2677 Personal Watercraft 508-347-3380 Head Skis, Best Offer Sat March 27 2005 Yamaha Wave Bedroom Set Bindings & Poles Chairs VHS Tapes & Cabinet Double(Full-Sized) Bed With 508-892-8316 8-3pm Runner GP1300R Kimball Spinnet Never Used! 4 Oak Finish, 2 Antique Black $250 Mirror, Bureau, And Table. $150 Finish Captains Chairs. Will Sell VHS Tapes 92 Herrick Rd.Brooklyn,Ct Like New, Two-Person. Only $350 Piano Outdoor Garden Separately If Wanted 34 years of holiday collecting 12 Hours. Includes Cover. Pioneer & Technics In Perfect Condition. 508-943-8482 Solid Wood. Fountain $180 Xmas,Easter, Halloween $5500 OBO Excellent Condition, Stereo Components Dark Shadows VHS Tapes & More Best Offer Very Large, Gorgeous, Call 508-248-1888 Living Room Sofa Needs Tuning. 3 Tiers, Excellent Condition (3) Adult Small Jobe Some Original, Appraised At $2500 Call 508-949-7040 Must Be Seen! Life Vests Some Recorded & Chair Will Sell Originally $1500 Barely Used (45 Volumes) Yard Sale Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Sailboat For Sale $800 FIRM Park Model RV Asking $650 $25 $50 Saturday, March 27th 2000 Hunter 212 Frame, Excellent Quality. 508-892-9103 508-867-3900 Floral Pattern, Country 2002, 12x40 508-234-2647 413-262-9990 8am-2pm Great Day Sailer! Styling. NordicTrac CX990 (like brand new) on beautiful Household Items 21 Feet, Cuddy Cabin, lot in campground can be Propane Gas Unique Oak Table Wood Stove Some Furniture Galvanized Trailer. Extra Jib. Solid Wood Coffee Eliptical 72” Round Antique Picture Window & End Table used for a full 6 months (15 Energy Harvester Great Shape, Hardly Used April-15 October every year) Heater $550 Good Condition With Good Finds For All, Some Used Very Little. Over $3500 New New $800 Lot paid for until 2097. $100 Must See To Appreciate Fire Screen. Unique 30% Under NADA Retail $800 Steals It! $375 $48,000 Excellent Condition 508-756-6120 $350 OBO 20 Breakneck Road $4950 Call 508-949-7040 508-278-3804 Call Don (508)344-9499 860-923-9708 774-289-6982 413-245-3008 Sturbridge 508-340-7697 KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, March 26, 2010 B9

260 ANTIQUES 286 LIVESTOCK 298 WANTED TO BUY 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL 442 LICENSED DAY 505 APARTMENTS FOR 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY CARE RENT Horse Tack LOOKING TO BUY Pawtucket, RI 02860, Bits, Bridles, Saddles, Wooden Or Vinyl Or Email *************** ATTENTION: Route 169 Accessories. New, Used, Post & Rail [email protected] Per CT General Statutes Brookside English, Western, Blankets, Fencing Or Fax 19e-87b-5g, WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANS Antiques Gift Items, Reins. 401-722-2250 All advertisements for Almost Anything Will Pay Reasonable Terrace Local History Buff Looking To Purchase 884 Worcester Horse-Related Price For Either. EOE Daycare Services in the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 Pistol state of Connecticut must Heat/Hot Water Street, Rock Valley Farm 508-885-3132 War Souvenirs Southbridge MA West Brookfield include your license/ Included! 508-867-2508 registration number. Looking to purchase WANTED 333 SURROGATE FREE RENT!!! TOP DOLLAR PAID antiques and OTHERS No Dealer Inquiries! collectibles, single items Cat’s Meow Village M 457 LAWN/GARDEN or entire estates. Northern Reproduction Of The Affordable 2 Bedroom Unibank Of Uxbridge Composted Apartments For Rent. Call Wally At We buy it all also do High Farm (No Longer Made) HELP WANTED Spacious, Fully on site estate sales and Sign-Up Begins Sheep Manure Applianced. 508-234-5860 estate auctions. If You Have One To Sell, Available At Farm! NOW For Our Call 508-234-4722 20lb Bags Call anytime, Mike Pony Lovers Class Ask For Tom Or Starting at $797 At $10 Per Bag 505 APARTMENTS FOR 546 CEMETERY LOTS 508-765-9512 Ages 4-7 - 4 Weeks Leave Message Call 508-867-6111 • Pool Starting April 28th Leave Message RENT Wed. Nights • Basketball Court Two Plots 4:30-6pm In Worcester County WAR RELICS • Playground The Village At Memorial Park, Paxton, MA 265 FUEL/WOOD Also Available & 500 REAL ESTATE • On-Site Laundry Killingly At Garden Of Heritage II Riding Lessons $1500 OBO For Both BIDS WANTED Evening & Weekend WAR SOUVENIRS 1/2/3BR Townhouse 508-864-7159 Openings INCOME LIMITS APPLY Apartments 15 Acres STUMP REMOVAL WANTED Surrogate 501 REAL ESTATE Section 8 Welcome & WOOD CHIPPING Mature, Educated Subsidized Instructors WWII & EARLIER WANTED Office Open From: (HUD/USDA) Worcester Country For 60 Apple Trees CA$H WAITING! Mothers In Woodstock, CT. Safe, Fun Learning Monday-Friday Unsubsidized Memorial Park Helmets, Swords, (USDA Affordable) 860-428-0656 Environment Needed 9:00am to 5:00pm Section Valor II Daggers, Bayonets, Graves 1 & 2 Weeklong Summer Medals, Badges, Flags, Be part of a miracle Weekend & Evening Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome Programs Also Available Or Can Income Qualify Valued At $5600 Uniforms, etc. The rewards are more Appointments Asking $2500 For Both Green Firewood Call For Over 30 Years Experience. Available Call For Application than financial Today 508-885-6489 $130 Per Cord More Information Call: 1-508-688-0847 Ask For Karen Call Mike Now 413-205-9050 I’ll Come To YOU! Seeking Women 860-779-0876 508-735-7072 All Calls Returned 21-43 Non-Smoker With Healthy ************** 550 MOBILE HOMES Pregnancy History Brookside Terrace ETS EQUAL HOUSING 1977 Mobile Home 283 P 286 FEED 11 Village Drive 300 HELP WANTED OPPORTUNITY Southbridge,MA 01550 $70,000 Cavalier King Plus Park Share Quality Horse Hay ************** (508)764-7675 510 FOR SALE BY OWNER Charles 800 Pound Square Bales 310 GENERAL HELP All real estate advertising in COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Located In Wagon Wheel Timothy & Orchard Grasses this newspaper is subject to Park, Brookfield, MA Spaniel WANTED Female Blen, 9 Weeks Old. Fertilize Fields The Federal Fair Housing Act 508-347-3837 First Cutting $100 Each of 1968, which makes it Commercial Building Registered, Vet Checked, For More For Rent Shots, Nice & Healthy. Second Cutting $130 Each Secretary/ Information Call illegal to advertise any River Mill $900 Delivery Fee Extra preference, limitation or 83 Canal Street Mobile Home Rock Valley Farm Receptionist discrimination based on race, 413-245-7339 888-363-9457 Village For Sale West Brookfield For Local Church reproductivepossibilities.com color, religion, sex, handicap, Putnam, CT 508-867-2508 12 Hours/Week, familial status (number of N. Grosvenordale, CT 1044 Sq.Ft. First Floor In Sturbridge Retirement Monday-Thursday, children and or pregnancy), Plus Same Size Basement. Co-Operative. Pure Bred 9am-Noon. $10-$13/Hour national origin, ancestry, age, Very Spacious New Windows, Lots Of Light. 44x23, 5 Rooms, 1 1/2 Baths 297 CHILD CARE Commensurate w/Ability. marital status, or any Studio, $850/Month (1068 sq.ft. Gross Living Puppies Good People Skills, 400 SERVICES intention to make an such 1 & 2 Bedroom First/Last & Security. Area). Air Conditioning, Proficiency With Microsoft preference, limitation or Apartments 508-243-0558 Corner Lot, 2 Sheds. Over thirty breeds available. Dr. Day Care’s For Appointment Health checked/guaranteed. Word Essential. discrimination. This Part-Time & Reply: newspaper will not 508-347-9370 State licensed. 402 GENERAL SERVICES ONE MONTH www.laughlinkennel.com Full-Time Rates [email protected] knowingly accept any Southbridge Or advertising for real estate FREE RENT For Lease Mobile Home Laughlin Kennel Free Breakfast And Lunch. 860-774-0089 that is in violation of the law. Call 508-987-7161 We Accept CT Care 4 Kids. Call The Our readers are hereby & 10,850+ S.F. Building For Sale Call (401)647-7241 informed that all dwellings Ideal For Sturbridge Retirement drdaycare.com advertising in this newspaper REDUCED Commercial/Industrial 284 LOST & FOUND Stone Splitter Junk Man are available on and equal Use. Town Water/Sewer, Community SECURITY Completely Rebuilt In 2002. PETS New England Building Stone opportunity basis. To Loading Dock. Includes 298 WANTED TO BUY & Aggregates Company, Snowplowing complain about DEPOSITS 1,400 S.F. Office Space. New Floors, Walls, Doors, Located In Eastern discrimination call The Located On Worcester Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, LOST DOG Removal of Metal, Rents starting at $515 Street (Route 169) Bathroom. Carpeting On All Massachusetts Is Seeking Department of Housing and *Must Income Qualify* White Boxer A Stone Splitter To Split, Appliances, Urban Development “HUD” Floors Except Kitchen & Section 8 Vouchers Call Bath. New Vinyl Siding. 2 Year Old Female Cut, Shape & Finish Stone. Furniture, TV’s. toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. (508)765-5421 Lost At Animal Care Experts $ Send Resumes With Salary Construction For the N.E. area, call HUD Accepted 508-347-3616 Veterinary Clinic (Thomspon ROSS RECYCLING Requirements To Materials. ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Road) In Thompson, CT, submit@buildingtalent free number for the hearing • Recently Remodeled Southbridge N. Grosvenordale Around February 23rd. We Pay More!! recruiting.com Cellars/Attics impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Exteriors & Interiors Very Friendly, But An Affirmative Action/Equal Cleaned. For Lease CT Probably Scared. All Scrap Metals, Opportunity Employer. • Close To Schools Mobile Home For Sale Small Building And 395 9,400+ S.F. Ideal For No Collar, Dog Is ‘Chipped’ Cars, Trucks M/F/H/V Demolition, Tires. WANTED Commercial/Light 14x64 Doublewide IF SPOTTED OR FOUND Batteries, Land Near • On-Site Professional Industrial Use. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. PLEASE CALL Leaves Removed. Management And Town Water/Sewer. Large Kitchen, Living Room. 508-779-0203 Copper Wire, 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL Small Residential Spencer/Paxton Maintenance Staff Includes 1,850 S.F. Laundry Room. 860-935-0304 Moves. Trees Cut Office Space. Appliances Included. Appliances... Line Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Brush/Limbs Area Of Camp Marshall Please Call Located On Worcester 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Street (Route 169) $65,000 IVESTOCK Removed For A Single Family Home. 286 L Putnam, CT 06260 (860)923-3919 For Appointment Furnaces Removed Please Call John for more information Call 860-923-0421 2003 HAWK 413-813-5712 (508)765-5421 860-928-7165 Check-our-down-to- Custom 2-Horse earth prices first! REDUCED $85,000 Gooseneck Trailer 505 APARTMENTS FOR Seely-Brown Mobile Home In Sturbridge Dressing/sleeping area. Weekends also! RENT Village Webster Retirement Park Excellent condition. BOOKS! Two Bedrooms, One And $12,000. Central Mass In Pomfret Center For Rent Southbridge Is Accepting Applications. You Are Lucky We Still One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, 860-634-4632 BOOKS! and Connecticut New Roof, New Windows, Woodstock, CT 141 Elm Street Seniors 62 And Have Space Available! CLINICAL NURSE Older May Apply. And Many Updates. BOOKS! Dave Recently Remodeled From 1000 Sq.Ft. Beautifully Landscaped. SPECIALIST 508-347-7804 Two Bedroom Apartment. Please Call To 15,000 Sq.Ft. 508-347-8791 We Buy Books! Appliances, Washer/Dryer 860-928-2744 Will Divide! OPPORTUNITY 413-262-5082 Hookups. Off-Street Parking. Or Email Bagged Shavings Accumulations Call Owner For Best Price Collections Clinical Nurse Specialist No Pets. [email protected] Sturbridge Kiln-Dried Pine sought for a not for profit, $650/Month For Information 508-753-3670 Paper Bags. Estates Mobile Home 55+ Etc. JCAHO accredited, No Utilities Included. 3.25 Cubic Feet Community Behavioral 433 CLEANING 1 Bedroom, Ideal 1-508-328-9093 Location, Close To $5.00 Each (No Limit) The Book Bear Healthcare Organization in SOUTHBRIDGE 530 HOUSES FOR SALE Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Everything. New Floors, Pick Up In Route 9 Affordable West Brookfield, MA Full time and Part Time BRAND NEW Carpets, Paint, Windows, West Brookfield position(s) available in the Residential APARTMENTS! Pascoag, RI Shower, Cabinets & Rock Valley Farm Call Today For Pascoag area, as well as Webster Lakefront Custom Home Counters. Newer Furnace, An Appointment Pawtucket area. Works in & Commercial 2 Bedrooms/$775. 3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths. Near 508-867-2508 I-395, Central Air, Finished A/C & More. 508-867-8705 collaboration with Cleaning NORTH VILLAGE Available now. Washer/Dryer. designated psychiatrist to We Offer Quality Work At Walk-Out Basement, (Toll-Free) Stove, refrigerator and Home Theater, Stone & $37,500 provide medical and An Affordable Price! ONE MONTH dishwasher included. First Cutting 877-809-2665 psychiatric consultation and Vinyl Exterior. Owner Financing education services to adult • Offices & Homes FREE RENT! Secure building. One-Of-A-Kind Home! Available HAY and child consumers, • Weekly & Bi-Weekly 2 Bedroom Units Off-street parking. Fish, Swim, Boat Call For Details Solid Bales BUYING families, caregivers and staff • One-Time Cleanings Starting At $783!! NO Pets. $539,900 508-347-7027 Old Toys members regarding • Carpet Cleaning Call (508)765-5852 louzam@ $4.50 Per Bale zammarelli.necoxmail.com Marbles comprehensive symptom • Auto Detailing Heat And Hot Water 570 STORAGE SPACE management in office, • Floors Ground Ear Crocks home and community. Is Included. Thompson/ FOR RENT Pottery • Upholstery 546 CEMETERY LOTS Very generous compensation • Janitor Work Quinebaug, CT CORN Sporting Equipment and benefit package. Must Income WEBSTER • Windows Qualify. 5 1/2 Room, Second Floor For Livestock Tools Apartment. Very Quiet Home. Two Lots Jewelry Send Letter Of Interest We Guarantee Your WAREHOUSE 85 Pound Bags And Resume To: Heat, Fridge, Stove, Trash, Available At Worcester Etc. Satisfaction Will Be Section 8 Vouchers County Memorial Park FOR RENT $10 Per Bag Maura Goodwin, Our Best Reference! Snowplowing Included. Accepted. Must Have CREDIT CHECK. In Paxton. 4,000 sq. ft. 14-foot ceiling. Call Tom Or Deb Vice President of REGISTERED, Human Resources, $850/Month Non-Selected. Open space. 2 loading docks. Overlook Farm 508-987-1060 INSURED & BONDED Please call Asking $1200 For Both Minutes from Rte. 395. Or Gateway Healthcare, Inc., First/Last & Security. Brookfield, MA 01506 249 Roosevelt Avenue, Give Maria A Call (508)987-1595 Declawed Cat OK. Or Best Offer $999.00/month. 508-867-2099 508-865-1228 508-764-2500 860-923-2915 508-885-1071 508-943-5021 Leave Message Suite 205, B10 ☎ KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, March 26, 2010

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1966 Mustang SULLIVAN AUTO 2000 Ford 1995 Nissan 2005 Honda 2006 THULE TRAILER 1997 Chevy Tahoe Coupe SALES Mustang GT Aero VT 750c (6’ x 12’ Enclosed) Beautiful Maroon & Grey 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Pathfinder Aluminum, Dual Axle, All Major Parts Replaced, (Not Fastback) 33 Main Street $11,500 OBO White, 5-Speed. Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, GVW 6000 lbs. Good Tires, High Miles, 5th Wheel Rust-Free! Georgia Car (Across The Street Candy Apple Red, $3300 With After-Market Straight Model #C65X12238200, Leather. (Always Garaged) From Jack’s Gas) Pristine Condition! Pipes, New Original Pipes, (4)5-Lug Truck Rims Under 200 Miles. Wife Got Another Car. Steel Drop Center Paint’s Faded. All Ready For & 33,010 Miles. Jet Kit, Honda Back Rest, $5250 $2500 Cash Takes It! YOUR 289 V8 Engine. 2 Main Street Fully Loaded, Including & Tires Honda Carrier, 2 Helmets. Tailgate MagnaFlow Exhaust, $300 Like New! Mike 860-935-0072 Runs Strong $200 $6900 (Route 131) 508-615-2540 AEM Intake, Lojack. 860-208-7010 Asking $4000 508-943-2572 Utility Trailer Sturbridge, MA Stored Winters. Call 860-933-0372 33’ Travel Trailer That Dumps www.sullivanautosales.net Serious Inquiries Only Currently On-Site In Park 1997 Ford Removable Sides, 860-923-9618 1996 Ford Explorer (Woodstock, CT) Chrysler Industrial 4WD, Cruise Control, Power 2006 Honda Conversion Van Very Solid. 2002 Subaru Furnished, 12’x32’ Screen Power Locks/Seats/Windows V8 400HP Engine $550 Windows/Locks, Powder XR 650L Porch, Corner Lot, Shed. Forester S-Model 2000 Mercury Blue With Ski Racks & Cruise Control. Rebuilt, Zero Miles. On/Off-Road Bike Park Features: Family Excellent Condition. Sitting On Ground, 978-760-3453 $7050 Grand Marquis Trailer Hitch. Activities, Pool, Inexpensive High Miles, But Good New Rear Tire, Excellent Great For Camping! Ready To Go Shape. With 3800 Miles. & Comfortable Living. $4900 $2200 1966 T-Bird 1995 Mercedes Sedan Condition. Needs Inspection. Park Is Open April-October. E-Class White, Appx 60k Miles. Asking $1000 OBO $4000 OBO 508-347-2621 With Rebuilt Fitted Or Trade For 4WD Or Car $35,000 Hard-Top $3150 Owned By Elderly Driver. 508-949-7983 (Includes Lot) Transmission New 4-Barrel Carburetor, Selling As Part Of Estate. Call After 4pm 860-923-2549 1999 Dodge (Zero Miles) New Tires, New Brake 2001 Subaru Excellent Condition! 1999 Infinity 508-867-6152 352-314-0003 Ram Pickup $3000 Package Deal Booster & Master Cylinder. Forester X Asking $4795 OBO QX4 SUV 4x4, 5-Speed. Runs Great. Runs Good! Good For 5-Speed, Sunroof Call 508-769-0512 HARLEY $3500 OBO Transmission Only Good Condition Inside & 33’ Travel Trailer $1800 Restoration. $5050 508-847-7049 Interested Parties ONLY! Outside. 165k Miles. DAVIDSON With 12’x32’ Addition 508-461-9097 2000 Volkswagen 1997 Sportster XL1200 Excellent Condition. 508-847-7048 $4200 OBO 2004 Mazda Recent Brakes & Tires. Leave Message 860-774-8289 Protoge Five Passat GLX Asking $6000 9,900 Miles. Own Your Own Lot! Custom Paint, With Extras. Seasonal Camping At A Rims For Sale [email protected] $6050 Please Call 2004 Chevrolet 15 Inch Aluminum Rims 4 Motion 508-943-3812 $5000 Lovely Campground. Off 1991 Honda Accord. 1968 Mustang 1998 Subaru Legacy V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. Call 508-347-3093 Asking $30,000 Silverado 1500 Factory Set - 5 Total 5-Speed Excellent Condition, Well 735 GARAGE RENTALS Call After 5pm 2WD, Extended Cab, Line $25 Each 2-Door Coupe $3050 Maintained. Low Miles. 508-885-4358 & Cap, Trailer Hitch. 860-923-0457 Red With Black Interior. Custom Wheels & Exhaust. WANTED Harley Davidson 9500 Original Miles. 302 Automatic. Very Clean, 1999 Subaru Forester Leather Interior, Black Year-Round Garage 2000 Custom Motor Home Excellent Condition, 720 CLASSICS Low Miles. Recently $4050 On Black. Space For Antique Car 2005 Dutch Star (Newmar) One Owner $5500 OBO Soft-Tail 38’9”, Like New, 24,600 Refurbished 2000 Subaru Forester Must be at least 20 feet long. $12,000 1927 Ford Asking $5000 508-865-5085 28k Miles, Pearl White. Miles. 370 Cummins Diesel 508-987-5860 $4650 Respond to John MUST SELL! 617-519-9051 508-832-3966 or Excellent Condition. Pusher, Spartan Chassis, Roadster 860-564-3397 Lots Of Extras. 4 Slides, 7.5 Onan Diesel 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Turnkey Show Ready! 2000 Ford Escort [email protected] Automatic, $2250 2001 Ford One Owner Bike! Generator. Silver-Plum. Chevy 327, V8, Holly 4B, A/T, 740 MOTORCYCLES $7995 OBO $134,000 OBO 1964 Case Red With Flames, Pipes. 1978 Corvette Taurus SE Silver Anniversary Model 1998 Subaru Forester 508-987-8928 Call 860-608-2967 Will Not Consider Trades Automatic 78k Original Miles, All Power, 1982 Honda Backhoe Loader Contact 860-974-9880 Or Limited Edition, Runs New Tires. Well Maintained Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, Strong, Looks Real Sharp! $3050 Harley Davidson Wells, Maine [email protected] Inside & Out. Color Blue. 900 CBF 2005 40’ Breckenridge Runs Strong. Excellent Driver. L82 Call Bert Private Owner. Super Sport Motorcycle Parts Comes With Snow Bucket 1930 Model A Engine, T-Tops. A/C, 617-699-7428 $3300 Park Model Home Great For Landscaping Tilt Wheel. Will Negotiate. 40,200 Miles. New Battery, & Accessories Enclosed Room Addition, Projects Or Snow Removal Ford Coupe $7900 WE BUY ANY 774-289-4518 Runs Good. For Sale Plus Screen Room & Deck. $6000 OBO Green, With Extra Parts. Serious Inquires Only! NON-RUNNING $1000 Double Loft, Sleeps 10. 978-406-3670 508-755-3660 For EVO, Twin Cam, Good Condition. 508-340-5334 SUBARUS! Sportsters. Fully Furnished & $10,000 2002 Chevrolet Landscaped. 1983 Ford Dump Call Karen 1988 Buick Malibu 1985 Harley Custom Chrome Meadow Ledge Resort 508-885-3192 1995 Toyota Supra Women’s New May-October Truck Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. 3.1 Liter V6. Sportster Ford 9000 6-Wheeler Estate Wagon Greenish Blue. Automatic. Insulated $64,500 Original. 60k, Last Of The Woodies! 1000 XLH 508-278-6123 Needs A Little Work 1940 Plymouth Black-On-Black, Leather, Needs Some Work. Leather Jacket Asking $2500 Needs Tender Loving Care. Kelly Blue Book New S&S Carb., Ignition Deluxe Two-Owner Car. $1500 Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. Police-Style, Size Large. 760 VANS/TRUCKS Fair Condition $3000. $125 2-Door Sedan Best Offer First $1000 CASH $3500 OBO 2003 Rawson Portable 1982 Dodge Half-Ton 508-987-2838 508-949-1320 1967 International Screener Plant Runs, Original, 1973 Pontiac Takes It Away! 4-Wheel Drive, 16” Tires, Needs Restoration. 318 Flat-Bed Ask For Stephen Model 3618/SN:SN823203 Trans-Am 4WD, Real Sharp! Runs, Carl (Woodstock) 745 RECREATIONAL 9 Foot Bed, Straight 6. 24 Point OV Twin Honda Stored 30+ Years. 860-974-0164 $1000 Asking $2650 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Needs TLC. 1988 Harley VEHICLES Motor. Low Hours, Burgundy Interior, Original, $1500 Call 860-928-9210 Well Maintained 508-317-7092 Matching Numbers. 90k. 2002 Mitsubishi Davidson 1200cc 1998 Polaris ATV Asking $28,000 Best Offer 1994 Mustang One Owner, 32k Miles. 1979 Ford F-350 Gallant ES Selling Because Of Illness Magnum 425, 4x4 508-347-8956 1950 Chevrolet Convertible Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Pickup Truck 508-344-2660 $1500 Runs Good, Rear Quarter Always Garaged. 4-Door Sedan Dented, Replaced Engine. $3000 Years Ago. Used Very Little 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Kubota 4WD 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. Vintage 1956 978-760-3453 $2400 774-230-6848 Since. Needs Battery. Miles. NO TITLE. Tractor New Factory-Built Motor. 508-987-2045 Asking $3000 Floor In Bed Is Missing, Solid Body, Runs Excellent. VW Beetle Sedan 1990 Mustang GT 508-885-3136 Needs Replacing. Model BT820 Needs Interior & Minor Work Runs Good, 36HP Motor, 1999 Harley 860-888-5207 Solid Frame, Features Loader & Backhoe To Be Road-Worthy. Nice Body & Interior. Convertible 2003 Mitsubishi Very Good Mechanics. With Thumb. Like New, $5900 New Tires & Brakes. Burgundy paint with Black Eclipse Davidson 2003 Honda One Original Owner Only 92 Hours. 978-760-3453 Asking $9000 top. Runs/sounds great. $1650 $25,500 Just tuned up. Everything Convertible Motorcycle TRX250 EX ATV Or Make An Offer Call Barry Dyna Wide Glide. 978-760-3453 508-764-6059 works. Ready for Grey, Runs & Looks New. Runs Great! Looks Great! 508-248-3225 1952 Pontiac Spring/Summer cruising. Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. 18k Miles. Some Extras. $1600 OBO $3900 OBO New Tires. $9000 1982 GMC 350 Woody What’s The Good Call 508-943-5911 Stake Body With Power Gate. Payloader Tin Woody Beach Wagon, Call Charlie Asking $10,500 860-634-0581 Word? 508-410-3078 Rebuilt Engine. Backhoe In Need Of Complete (401)523-5670 1999 Road King $1200 Restoration. Engine Turns, Thunderbird! 2007 Yamaha Michigan Major Components In Place. 1995 Volvo Black, 10k Miles, Mint 508-461-9097 Sporty Antique T-Bird In 2004 Subaru Condition. Lots Of Chrome, Raptor 700R Diesel, Runs Good Good Interior. Solid Frame, Like-New Condition, In And 850 Turbo Fuel Injection, Electric Start, Straight Eight, Impreza WRX Must See! Always Kept 1992 GMC Out, Plusd Runs Great! In Good Condition. All-Weather Edition, Sunroof, Inside. One Owner. Very, Very Clean. Also: Automatic Transmission. An Excellent Daily Driver With Snow Tires. Turn Key And Ride. Diesel Truck $3950 Heated Seats & Mirrors. $13,000 OBO Chevy Box Truck And Show Car. A Rare Find $2500 Custom Green Paint & Email Me At $4500 UPS Truck-Style, 978-760-3453 508-769-9073 UPS-Style With Low Mileage. 508-333-3340 Spoiler. 5-Speed. [email protected] Aluminum Grumman Body, $3500 Only $5900 Asking $14,900 OBO Shelves. Rebuilt 1953 Ford Call 1-860-942-4299 1996 Chevy Call 774-289-3929 1999 Suzuki 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS Transmission/Motor, Let’s Talk, Make Or 508-764-7986 New Fuel Tank, Radiator, 2-Door Sedan 725 AUTOMOBILES Caprice Classic TLS 1000 1996 Holiday An Offer! Mild Custom, $11,000 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, V8, Wagon, 4-Door, V-Twin, Strong Runner. Rambler 5th 11’ Area Behind Seats Call (508)347-7300 1999 Pontiac 146k Miles. Last Of The 2006 Honda The Hot Set-Up! Carbon Excellent Condition 1955 Oldsmobile Grand Prix Wally-Wagons! Fiber Mufflers. Grey. Wheel Aluma-Lite 14,100GVWR Yale Towmotor Original Owner. Civic EX With One Living Area Asking $5500 OBO 1 Owner, 70k Miles. $3500 Call 5pm-8:30pm Forklift 4-Door $2495 860-315-7417 Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen, Original, $10,000 508-943-1593 Fully Loaded. Garage Kept. 508-867-6546 All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent 508-943-2703 Garden Tub, Queen Bed, $2400 Carfax & Photos Available. 2000 Harley Including Some Accessories. 1975 Ford Flatbed 2005 Toyota 1996 $9,500 OBO In Good Condition. 1994 Plymouth 860-774-1485 $1600 508-922-8688 Sportster Camry Oldsmobile 88 $9000 Van 767 VEHICLES WANTED 18,000 Miles 508-799-3953 Needs Alternator, 1953 Ford 3/4 Ton Top Of The Line. Runs Good. 2006 Kia Spectra Fully Loaded! $1100 Mint Condition Good Body & Motor. Pickup 40k Miles. 508-885-5861 4-Door Sedan Call Cliff 1997 Ford Parts Only - No Title. Solid, Needs Restoration, $14,500 New Engine With 32K Miles, $7000 Conversion Van $400 $ $2500 Will Trade 2000 Daewoo Under Warranty. 508-764-7068 1983 Ford Pickup New Tires, Belts. Also Has Excellent Condition. OSS ECYCLING Collection MUST BE SOLD! 2004 Toyota Camry Nubira Great For Camping! R R 978-760-3453 Full “Bumper-To-Bumper” 2003 Yamaha Truck We Pay More!! 76k Miles. 4-Door Sedan. 39k Original Warranty, For Over 3 Years $3900 6-Cylinder, Clean YZ125R 508-347-2621 $11,500 Miles. Excellent. Automatic (Over 36K Miles). Underneath, No Rust. All Scrap Metals, 1963 King Midget Transmission, Power $7890 Mint Condition, Garaged. Good Mechanics. New Engine, Comet Clutch, Will Pay Top Dollar Windows Hardly Ridden. 2002 12x40 Park Cars, Trucks For Clean Cars! 508-847-3861 $1500 All-New Brakes, New Paint, $2500 (Oxford) $1700 OBO Batteries, New Convertible Top With 860-774-1485 Call 508-254-8663 Model RV 978-760-3453 Rutland Auto Sales (like brand new) on beautiful Copper Wire, Side Curtains. All-New Tires. Route 122 After 4pm & Weekends Fun Car, Good Runner! 2000 Dodge Stratus 2007 Ford Focus Or 508-248-5466 lot in campground can be 1996 Florida Appliances... $5500 Rutland, MA 4-Door Sedan, SE Sedan And Leave Message used for a full 6 months (15 Pick-Up Truck Ask For George Or Barry 508-886-2720 Power Everything. April-15 October every year) 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Auto, Air, Cruise, Power Lot paid for until 2097. Dodge Ram 1500 508-347-9654 In Good Condition. Locks/Windows/Mirrors, 2004 BMW Putnam, CT 06260 508-764-6059 2005 Toyota Asking $1500 OBO $48,000 SLT Club Cab Alloy Wheels, Upgraded K1200 GT 8 Foot Bed With Cap, Large Camry LE 508-410-6017 Remote Start, CD/MP3, Call Don (508)344-9499 1979 Pontiac 774-402-1397 Absolutely Perfect! Engine (5.9 V8 Magnum), 860-928-7165 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, Fog Lights. 35k Miles, Dark Blue, Very Low Miles. 2004 Sunliner Power Everything, 4 Trans-Am 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. 2004 Buick Nice Condition! New Tires & Battery. Brand-New Tires With Virginia Car. Great Condition. 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, Asking $10,000 OBO $11,000 T2199 Rims, New Battery. WANTED Smokey & The Bandit Look. CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, Rendezvous 860-418-9762 860-315-7417 Stable Jack, Patio Awning, Asking $5500 Old Ford Runs Well. Black Interior & Automatic Steering. Front-Wheel Drive, Furnace, AM/FM/CD Player, Runs Beautifully. Clean, Spare Tire, Outside Shower, Make An Offer! Exterior, Lots Of New Parts Automatic, SUV. Recent FOR SALE OR TRADE 2005 Harley 508-867-3741 Automobile/Truck (Including Seats, Tires, Good Condition. Tires, Brakes. Economical 1977 Corvette Davidson Monitor Panel, Skylight, TV Parts Carpet, Rebuilt REDUCED! 3.4 Engine, 27MPG Highway. Antenna, A/C, Enclosed Wheelchair Van Transmission) $10,600 90k, A/C. Stingray 1450 Low Rider Bathroom, Shower. Motors, Fenders, Doors, Matching Numbers Leave Message Summer Ready! For A Motorcycle Of Excellent Condition, Extras. Unit Like New, Very Clean! 1999 Ford F250 Complete Or Parts Cars. $15,000 508-885-4580 Asking $5850 Equal Value $10,500 OBO $6995 Runs. $5000 OBO 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! 508-615-7358 508-981-2636 508-248-1951 Call 774-280-0866 508-867-8374 860-774-2984 508-248-7791 978-760-3453 MITTENS DOESN’T LIKE THE VET. A 100 MILE RIDE IN THE CAR IS NOT GOING TO ENDEAR MITTENS TO YOU EITHER. All local. All the time. ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com KILLINGLY NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, March 26, 2010 B11

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