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THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Teen driving laws touted Several ‘I never think of BY RICH HOSFORD keep up this campaign because ry two-hour training course for VILLAGER STAFF WRITER every message, every stop by the both the parent or guardian and the future. It comes State leaders are touting the suc- police and every delay in getting a the young driver applying for a school soon enough.’ cess of stricter driving laws aimed license when parents want to wait license. at teenagers to reduce serious acci- longer can mean a life saved.” Now, two years later, the DMV dents and fatalities on Connecticut The laws were passed in 2008 in report suggests the measures are roadways. response to high rates of accidents working. According to the DMV, Gov.M. Jodi Rell announced Aug. among new drivers. A series of various reports and surveys indi- positions 1 that a new report by the high-profile accidents three years cate that after two years, an over- INSIDE Department of Motor Vehicles on ago led the governor to form a task whelming number of parents find teen driving in Connecticut shows force, which included representa- mandatory parent-teen education A8-9 — OPINION that the state’s toughened teen tives from state and federal govern- beneficial, the number of crashes A11-12 — SPORTS driving laws are leading to fewer ment, teen groups, education, law for 16- and 17-year-old teen drivers restored crashes, more safety awareness enforcement, public health, medi- has fallen, and most convictions for B1 — HOT SPOT and increased community involve- cine and parents. Based on its rec- teen-driving related offenses are B3-4 — OBITS ment in prevention activities for 16- ommendations, the governor down. BY RICH HOSFORD signed into law tougher driving The report also shows more com- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER ELIGION and 17-year-old drivers. B4 — R “This report shows that stronger restrictions, more training require- munity involvement in prevention THOMPSON — Thanks to some B5 — CALENDAR laws along with education are help- ments and tougher penalties, following the enactment on Aug. 1, wiggle room in certain accounts, ing to reduce these tragic accidents including license suspensions and 2008, of these new measures recom- Thompson public schools will not be that ripple through families and higher fines. losing as many educators and staff communities,” Rell said. “We must The law also required a mandato- Turn To TEENS, page A10 members as previously stated by the LOCAL Board of Education. Leading up to the budget referen- dum, board members had to make $1 million in cuts in order to come up with a flat budget, as recommended Brooklyn Fair enters 161st year by the Board of Finance. To do so, it was deemed necessary to cut 22 positions in the school system, including teachers, paraprofessionals, a custo- ANNUAL EVENT dian and a part-time nurse. The teaching positions cut included an OPENS NEXT English teacher, a social studies teacher and a music teacher at the THURSDAY, AUG. 26 high school, a technology education teacher and a foreign language teacher at the middle school, and one second grade and one preschool BY MATT SANDERSON teacher. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Back to School BROOKLYN — More than 200 Turn To SCHOOL, page A17 donations years ago, the group that eventually formed Windham County Page A3 Agricultural Society (WCAS) decided to put together an event during harvest for friends, fami- AGvocate SPORTS ly and relatives to enjoy the fruits of their labor, as well as share techniques of farming and domestic living. Starting next Thursday, Aug. marks 26, the 2010 Brooklyn Fair will continue its tradition of showcasing the region’s true agricultural roots. The fair runs at the Brooklyn first year Fairgrounds from 4 to 11 p.m. File photo Thursday, Aug. 26, and from 8 Kids take a spin on one of the many rides during the 2009 Brooklyn Fair/ This year’s will run Aug. 26 through 29. Turn To FAIR, page A12 PROGRAM HELPS Alves crew match TOWNS BE Page A11 Regional YMCA appoints campaign chairs FARM-FRIENDLY BY RICH HOSFORD FUN CONNECTICUT FACT VILLAGER STAFF WRITER OF THE WEEK: POMFRET COUPLE An agricultural program aimed at Last week, thousands of reg- helping local communities develop istered voters in Connecticut TO SERVE farming practices and become more headed to their local polling agriculturally friendly is celebrat- places to vote in the primaries. ing a successful first year, even as it BY RICH HOSFORD looks ahead to more work in the Did you know the first election VILLAGER STAFF WRITER in direct defiance of the Royal future. Courts was held April 11, 1640, PUTNAM — A group looking to The AGvocate Program concluded in Wethersfield, Conn.? raise funds for a local YMCA facili- its first year with a string of accom- Matthew Mitchell was elected ty in Putnam just added a couple of plishments in the six original towns “town recorder” by the citizens new crusaders of the effort to its under the program. The AGvocate of Wethersfield. ranks. program is an initiative funded by On July 23, the YMCA of Greater an “Agriculture Viability Grant” Hartford announced that Dr. from the Connecticut Department of Garfield “Woody” and Sylvia Agriculture that works with local Danenhower, of Pomfret, will serve towns to create plans for agricultur- as general campaign chairpersons al progress. The six original towns of the Regional Community YMCA in the program are Ashford, Capital Campaign. The campaign Brooklyn, Canterbury, Franklin, is an effort to realize a new commu- Sterling and Thompson. More nity center with a state-of-the-art Courtesy photo recently, Eastford, Hampton, health and wellness center in the The Regional Community YMCA Capital Campaign. Front row, from left: Delpha Very, co-chair Sylvia Danenhower, Betty Hale, Nancy Weiss. Back row: Tom Borner, Paul Turn To AGVOCATE, page A7 Turn To DANENHOWERS, page A18 Kelly, co-chair Dr. Garfield “Woody” Danenhower, Laurence Hale and Dr. Marc Cerrone. A2 • Friday, August 20, 2010 THOMPSON VILLAGER Plow damage, park lease discussed VILLAGER ALMANAC BY RICH HOSFORD At the meeting, Shilinsky had sug- ensure Thompson is properly covered VILLAGER STAFF WRITER gested that the town put a berm, or in the lease. QUOTATION OF THE WEEK THOMPSON — The Board of curb, in front of his property to pre- “That is a question for the town Selectmen discussed how the town vent plows from accidentally leaving attorney,” Selectman Kenneth “These were longtime employees we will may respond to damage on private the road and causing more damage. Beausoleil said. “We will have to certainly miss, but in this difficult budget property caused by town actions, the Groh said the town cannot go and involve him in the discussion.” climate, their retirement makes it easier.” possibility of leasing a park to the build curbs in front of private proper- Finally, Groh told the other board Knights of Columbus, and a proposal ty because other residents may want members and residents in attendance — Board of Education Chairman Donna Lynch on how teach- to begin talks for a new cell phone the same treatment and the cost that earlier in the day,he had received ers taking early retirement made it easier for the district to keep tower during the meeting on Tuesday, would be prohibitive. a fax from Verizon Co. concerning a positions that were slated to be cut Aug. 17. “If we start doing that, then taxes proposal to begin discussions of a The first issue of the night came up will just go up, and nobody wants new cell tower in Thompson. Groh OPEN TO CLOSE during the citizens’ comments por- that,” he said. said the fax stated the company is tion. Joe Shilinsky took the floor to Shilinsky suggested that he may interested in leasing property near THOMPSON speak about an incident of property pay for the berm if the town provides the town transfer station on Pasay damage caused by a town plow. the labor. Groh said that made the Road. TOWN HALL Shilinsky said the yard and driveway idea more appealing, but the board Verizon is offering to pay the town Monday through Friday ...... 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. of his Whittemore Road home was made no decision during the meeting. $12,000 per year to lease the property...... (Hours will vary by office.) damaged over the winter when a plow Also at the meeting, the board dis- Also, if the company were able to LIBRARIES made too strong a turn and ran over cussed a proposal by the Knights of lease parts of the tower to other com- Thompson Public Library/Community Center his property. Shilinsky had been to Columbus Council 2087 to lease town munication companies, the town Monday...... 10 a.m.-5 p.m. previous board meetings over the property near the organization’s post. would receive 20 percent of the pro- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ...... 10 a.m.-8 p.m. same issue but said nothing had hap- The location, off of Route 12 near ceeds. The land is not near residential Friday ...... 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. pened yet, despite assurances from North Grosvenordale Pond, is adja- areas, Groh said, and because of an Saturday ...... Closed until Labor Day selectmen that the situation would be cent to town-owned property that old town dump, it is probably not POST OFFICES taken care of. could be used as a park. The Knights, usable for construction. 366 Thompson Hill Road First Selectman Larry Groh said Groh said, are offering to clean up the “It is something to talk about and Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m., the town has taken responsibility for area and keep it accessible to the pub- think about,” Groh said. Window: ...... 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3-4:45 p.m. the damage and has agreed to repair lic for the right to set up a gazebo and The other selectmen agreed it was Saturday...... P.O. Boxes: 7:45 a.m.-noon, Shilinsky’s property. Groh said he perform maintenance. Groh said the worth a discussion. Window ...... 8 a.m.-noon had been out to the property with organization has offered to clear trees “I think it is a good idea to talk,” Quinebaug Highway Director Leo Adams at the to improve the view of the water. Selectman John Bell said. “It could Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., end of winter to assess the damage “It could be nice,” Groh said. “The mean money for the town and better Window: ...... 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m ., 2-4:30 p.m. and had told the property owner the spot has a beautiful background and cell phone reception.” Saturday...... P.O. Boxes: 8 a.m.-noon, town would make repairs when the is in a beautiful setting. It could be a Groh said the town would seek legal Window, ...... 8:30 a.m.-noon weather improved. However, because nice asset to the town of Thompson.” counsel during the course of discus- North Grosvenordale the highway department has been There are some points to clear up sion. He also said he would investi- Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., busy with road and drainage repairs, before agreeing to the deal. Groh said gate Verizon’s offer to ensure it was Window: ...... 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. no action has yet been undertaken. the board would need to investigate fair for the town. Saturday ...... P.O. Boxes: 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., “He has a legitimate concern. We the policy on leasing town land to pri- “Their figure is a starting point; it Window: ...... 8 a.m.-noon didn’t follow up on our end of the bar- vate entities for this type of purpose. can be negotiated,” he said. “I want to Grosvenordale gain,” Groh said. “The plow came Also, at the suggestion of resident make sure this is right for Monday-Friday ...... P.O. Boxes: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., over his lawn and dug up the grass. In Kevin Walsh, the board said it would Thompson.” Window: ...... 8 a.m.-noon, 1-4:45 p.m. Saturday ...... P.O. Boxes and Window: 7:30-11:30 a.m. this case, as in any case we find out investigate who would be liable if Rich Hosford can be reached by about, if the town did it, we will fix something were to happen at a phone at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e- it.” Knights’ event on town property and mail at [email protected]. TOP TEN BOOKS Top 10 Hardcover Fiction Books

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Groups gather back-to-school donations AACCURACYCCURACY WWAATCHTCH The Thompson Villager is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safe- CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION, ACCESS AGENCY COLLABORATE guards are in place to ensure accu- rate reporting, mistakes can occur. BY MATT SANDERSON clothing for the last three Confirmed fact errors will be cor- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER months. Backpacks filled rected at the top right hand corner POMFRET — During a with supplies have been sepa- of page A3 in a timely manner. brunch held at the Harvest rated by grade level. If you find a mistake, call Restaurant last Friday, Aug. The agency currently has (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- 13, an announcement put a 72 applicants for the “Put a ness hours. During non-business charge, and a smile, into area Smile in Education” pro- hours, leave a message in the edi- public school families in need gram, and the materials will tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will this fall. be distributed to area school return your phone call. It was presented by the district families on a first- Windham County Christian come, first-served basis. Women’s Connection In 2009, the Access Agency (WCCWC). More than 40 filled 212 backpacks for area PUBLIC MEETINGS members attended. students in need. Dubbed the “Put the Smile “It’s about being equal to in Education” program, the your peers,” said Riemann. THOMPSON Christian organization “This year we feel we have to reached out to the Access fill more [backpacks] because Monday, August 23 Community Action Agency,of of the economy. People have • Planning and Zoning Commission — 7 Danielson, three months ago been laid off because there’s p.m., Merrill Seney Community Room to mark their first attempt at no jobs. It’s extremely impor- a back-to-school supply dona- tant for kids to go to school Tuesday, August 24 tion. feeling good about them- • EASTCONN Executive Committee — 4 “We want them to feel equal selves. I cannot thank the p.m., EASTCONN Central Office in the classroom,” said Nancy community enough for reach- Bell, area representative of ing out to their children.” Friday, June 25 the WCCWC. “They need that The WCCWC is the local • Northeastern Connecticut Council of beginning in their class- Christian group for the inter- Governments — 8 a.m., NECCOG 125 room.” national Christian organiza- Putnam Pike, Dayville. The agency’s social servic- tion Stonecroft Ministries. It es director, Shirley Riemann, is a non-denominational, non- Matt Sanderson photo said her nonprofit corpora- profit organization with the Shirley Riemann, director of social services at the Access Community Action tion began its school supply vision of providing global Agency in Danielson, speaks to more than 40 people inside the Harvest HE IVE NSWERS drive 12 years ago due to leadership in reaching Restaurant in Pomfret last Friday morning, Aug. 13, about the organization’s T F A increased caseloads, with women for Jesus Christ. Tens first-time cooperative with the Windham County Christian Women’s Connection 1. Jack’s Bistro families not being able to proof thousands of volunteers for the “Put a Smile in Education” program. 2. George Clooney vide their children with all and a full-time staff work 3. Sue Ellen’s sister, the materials required for the together to support their out- mation, visit www.accessagency.org or call Kristin start of the school year. reach ministries. They pro- www.stonecroft.org or send (860) 774-0418. The 4. V- The Visitors With this year’s donations vide a variety of programs an e-mail to wccwc81@hot- Willimantic office can be 5. Crab Apple Cove facilitated by the WCCWC, and resources designed to mail.com. The group meets reached at (860) 450-7400. Riemann said Staples gave connect women to God, each on the second Friday morn- $4,200 in gift cards. Bell added other and their communities. ing of every month at the Matt Sanderson may be that they also received gift The WCCWC offers prayer Harvest Restaurant. reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. www.Connecticuts cards from Kohl’s, and area and Bible studies programs For more information on 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- residents have been donating in the area. For more infor- the Access Agency, visit lagernewspapers.com. QuietCorner.com

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BY RICH HOSFORD VILLAGER STAFF WRITER WOODSTOCK — Reading out loud to an audience can be stressful, especially for a young or new reader, but it is less stressful when each mispronounced word, flubbed punctuation mark, each mistake, is met with a relaxed calm and a friendly shake of a furry tail. That was what happened last week at the West Woodstock Library when children from the area were invited to come in and read out loud to Mia, a Shetland sheepdog. Mia was at the library with handler Terri Carpenter as part of Tails of Joy, a Cromwell- based nonprofit organization that uses animals in educational activities and therapy. In this case, Carpenter and Mia were part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs, or READ program, which Rich Hosford photos gives children an opportunity to Above, Sophia McGee, of Nenash, Ireland, reads to Tails of Joy dog Mia and her han- read to animals as a way to make dler, Terri Carpenter. Right, Caleb, 7, of Woodstock, reads to Mia, a Shetland sheep- reading enjoyable and lessen the dog, during a Tails of Joy reading program at the West Woodstock Library stress of performance. The pro- Wednesday, Aug. 11. Mia was at the library to give children an opportunity to read gram was held in the afternoon of out loud to an animal, a less stressful way of practicing reading. Wednesday, Aug. 11. “There is no judgment when a could practice reading at home dog, but he will probably eat the child reads to a dog,” Carpenter with their own pets. In the past, book,” he said. said, “just a fun furry face.” she said, children have told her Caleb’s mother Cheryl said she Carpenter explained that the that they have started to do just was glad to bring her son down to point of the program is to help that at home. the library for the program. “For the library it’s a nice way ly visit in a number of facilities make reading a more enjoyable “We suggest they read to an ani- “I like it because it gets him to keep kids reading over the sum- and participate in a wide variety activity for children. For one, mal at home, and they do it,” she excited about reading,” she said. mer,” she said. “This encourages of programs with dogs, cats and reading to a dog is less stressful said. “I even had girl who told me “Getting kids at this age to want them to read out loud and is less rabbits. The goals of the organiza- than reading in front of a class, or she read to her fish. As long as to read is a really good practice.” intimidating — it is more fun and tion are to provide a network of even to an adult. Dogs don’t care they are reading, it doesn’t matter Jilly Walsh, also of Woodstock, inviting to read to a dog.” dependable, caring volunteers about mistakes — they just sit and what they read to.” agreed. She was there with her Connor said it is important to committed to providing a thera- listen — and so young readers are Caleb, 7, of Woodstock, was one granddaughter, Sophia McGee, keep kids reading throughout the peutic benefit through the use of free to fumble as much as neces- of the children who came to the who is visiting the area from year. Children who read over the animals to people who need com- sary without feeling they are library to read to Mia. He read a Ireland. Walsh said she hopes summer do better in school in the fort or company; to provide sup- being judged or evaluated. Also, book from the “Horrible Harry” Sophia will continue to practice fall, she said. Also, developing port, training and education to Carpenter said, most children series, by Suzy Kline, his favorite reading to her animals after good reading practices early those interested in animal thera- enjoy animals and the hope is that books. learning how enjoyable it can be. makes a big difference in how well py programs; and to build connec- the program will inspire them to “I liked it a whole lot,” he said of “She loves animals and has dogs people read later in life, so any tions between volunteers and peo- get excited about reading. reading to Mia. “I liked how much at home, and she loves reading,” program that gets young readers ple seeking animal therapy. “The main reason is to make fun it was. I thought Mia was real- she said. “I thought it would be a started is worthwhile in her book. reading fun,” Carpenter said. ly nice and cute. She sits nice and fun and nice experience for her to “It’s best when the joy of read- Rich Hosford can be reached by “Children have so many other still.” come here today.” ing starts early,” she said. “It is a phone at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or options these days, with comput- Caleb said he enjoyed reading to West Woodstock Librarian Su good habit that can stay with you by e-mail at rich@villagernewspa- ers, television and video games, Mia and would like to read to his Connor said she enjoyed hosting for life.” pers.com. but they still need to read. If read- own dog now at home. His puppy Carpenter and Mia for the after- Tails of Joy was established in ing is not fun, it can be a real is young, however, and he thinks it noon. She said the program was 1995 by a small group who were task.” may still be a little hyper to sit “fun and different” and was glad it making regular pet therapy visits Ideally, Carpenter said, if chil- down for a chapter or two. may inspire a love of reading in with their companion dogs to area dren enjoy reading to Mia, they “I’ll probably try to read to my her young patrons. nursing homes. Members current- QVCC offers Credit for Prior Learning Workshop

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Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! NEWS BRIEF Name______Proprietors to host antique appraisal event Address______State______Zip______Telephone#______POMFRET — On Sunday, Oct. 3, the Pomfret Proprietors will sponsor the 3rd Annual “What’s It Worth?” antique Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT appraisal event at the Pomfret School Strong Field House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dig out your antiques and head to Pomfret 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in for a verbal appraisal from Thomas Degnan of Antiques at Pompey Hollow. Cost is $10 for one item or $15 for two. Please Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to bring items that are easily carried by hand. (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, With 30 years experience in the antiques and fine arts business, Degnan has been responsible for identifying well over Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and a million dollars worth of fine art and antiques as well as directly marketing much more through auctions, retail and where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, wholesale marketing venues. As an auctioneer and certified appraiser, Degnan’s appraisals follow standards set by The Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with Universal Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and The American Society of Appraisers. the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive On-site refreshments will be available during the event. Located in Connecticut’s scenic Quiet Corner, just 10 minutes $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! from Putnam, a popular antiquing destination, a visit to Pomfret is worth the drive. Make a day trip of it and visit our historic landmarks, unique shops and exceptional restaurants. Profits from this event will benefit a Pomfret Proprietors Scholarship Fund. Visit www.visitpomfret.com for more information. NOW TAKING REGISTRATION creative movement • pre-school ClassesClasses tap • ballet • pointe • jazz • lyrical OfferedOffered contemporary • hip-hop • Irish step { tumbling • Zumba 100 North St. New Additional Classes Offered Southbridge teen jazz • teen contemporary • boys hip-hop Massachusetts Children & Adult Classes 01550 Call 508-764-2621 for info or to register A6 • Friday, August 20, 2010 THOMPSON VILLAGER

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very day we consistently never been easier. Just bring up $8 billion to $15 billion per year on ers — write these books and allow ing cost of hardware and software, seek ways to save money in math textbooks. Mr. McNealy, the textbooks” in the United States, Mr. anyone to distribute them in digi- it is an area of potential cost sav- our school budgets. Areas fiery co-founder and former chief McNealy says. “It seems to me we tal, printed or audio formats. ings that deserves attention. Eof potential savings executive of Sun Microsystems, could put that all online for free.” Schools can rearrange the contents If you should have further ques- involve attempting to obtain grants shuns basic math textbooks as “Today, we are engaged in a very of the books to suit their needs and tions regarding these issues or to increase revenue, increased bloated monstrosities: their price different dialogue with our cus- requirements. other topics, please send by e-mail energy conservation and efforts to keeps rising while the core infor- tomers,” says Wendy Colby, a sen- But progress with these open- addressed to Danielle Pederson at decrease health costs, to name a mation inside of them stays the ior vice president of Houghton source texts has been slow. dpederson@thompsonpublic- few. same. Ten plus 10 has been 20 for a Mifflin Harcourt, a major textbook California and Texas dominate the schools.org, by mail addressed to Currently an area of potential long time.” publisher. “Our customers are ask- market for textbooks used in Dr. Michael W. Jolin, savings taking on national momen- Early this year, Oracle, the data- ing us to look at different ways to kindergarten through high school, Superintendent of Schools, 785 tum involves the use of computers base software maker, acquired Sun experiment and to look at different and publishers do all they can to Riverside Drive, North to replace textbooks. Obviously, a for $7.4 billion, leaving Mr. value-based pricing models.” meet these states’ requirements Grosvenordale, CT 06255, or problem with the approach in McNealy without a job. He has Over the last few years, groups and lock in their millions of stu- dropped off at the Thompson Thompson is that every child does since decided to aim his energy and nationwide have adopted the open- dents for years. Public Schools Central Office. not have a computer. However, as some money at Curriki, an online source mantra of the software As mentioned, a key with the use Ashlee Vance, “New York Times” hub for free textbooks and other world and started financing open- of computers to replace textbooks Michael W. Jolin is superintend- (August 2010), points out, course material that he spearhead- source books. Experts — often is the availability of one for every ent of the Thompson Public Schools. “Infuriating Scott G. McNealy has ed six years ago. “We are spending retired teachers or groups of teach- child. However, with the decreas- Local Interact Group raises money for Shelter Box

PUTNAM — The Putnam Regional Interact Club made a decision two years ago to help shelter victims of hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Born out of this idea, they implemented a “Homeless and Hunger” project to raise money to purchase Shelter Boxes toward this goal. The project involves sleeping in Rotary Park in corrugated cardboard boxes, with no electronics, phones or food. All the teens are allowed to bring are sleeping bags, blankets, water and tarps. Any food and monetary donations they receive would come from the kind- ness of strangers. The project begins at 5 p.m. and ends at 8 a.m. the next morning. On June 18, approximately 20 teens participated in this year’s project, raising $1,461 from Courtesy photos donations from local community members. Members of the Putnam Regional Interact Club took The teens voted to supplement the additional part in this year’s “Homeless and Hunger” project to $39 from their treasury to bring the total to an raise funds for Shelter Box Inc. even $1,500, which will allow them to purchase one shelter box, and be halfway toward the purchase of another. This will be added to the shelter up to 10 adults for six months or more. five previous boxes that the teens have pur- Included in the box is a water purification sys- chased for Shelter Box Inc. tem, a cooking stove, pots, pans, dishes, shov- Shelter Box Inc. is a nonprofit organization, Haiti, 18,000 boxes from Shelter Box were pro- Thompson, Eastford and Putnam areas. els, axes, knives, flashlights and other items sponsored by Rotary International, that provided to shelter earthquake victims. Sponsored by the Putnam Rotary Club, it is necessary for survival. The empty box, which vides large plastic containers all over the For more information on Shelter Box, visit one of 10,700 clubs in 107 countries. For more is airtight, can be used to store food. Each box world to victims of natural disaster who are in www.shelterboxusa.org. information about the Putnam Interact Club, is packed for the area that it being shipped to, need of shelter to protect them from disease The Putnam Regional Interact Club is com- contact Karen Osbrey at and cost $1,000 including shipping costs to its and the elements. Each box contains a large prised of teens in grades 8 through 12 who [email protected] or Pam Brown at destination. During the latest disaster in three-room tent and sleeping apparatus to attend school in the Putnam, Woodstock, [email protected].

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Woodstock Fair celebrates 150th anniversary WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Agricultural Society Inc. celebrates the 150th anniversary of its annual Woodstock Fair on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3 through 6. Behind the scenes, volunteers have been working for more than a year to prepare for this momen- tous occasion. This year’s 150th Anniversary Celebration will include opening night fireworks, a Labor Day parade, a commemorative “History of the Woodstock Fair,” a cookbook, a Civil War encampment, performances by bands from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, a new East Stage entertainment area, special contests, giveaways, daily drawings, and as always, animal and agricultural exhibits, food and attrac- GOOD SAMARITANS RAISE FUNDS FOR HAITI tions. Courtesy photos More than 30 entertainers will perform on three entertainment stages including Blue Hayrides with sing-alongs were part of the festivities at the Golden Lamb Buttery in Brooklyn on Sunday evening, Aug. 8, during a fund-raising dinner at the Oyster Cult, The Grass Roots, The Original fabled local restaurant to benefit victims of the Haiti earthquake. Brian Bourque had tractor duty and Carol Sansoucy and Peter Lange provided the music. Stars of American Bandstand (featuring The annual fund-raiser for Foundation Good Samaritan in Action included an auction, a buffet dinner and dancing to the band Rewind. More than $10,000 Fabian, The Chiffons, Danny & The Juniors, was raised to help the poor in Haiti. To contribute, please call (860) 779-2226 or go to fgsahaiti.org. Bobby Vee, Chris Montez and Brian Hyland), Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx, a rare individual ticket at a $2 discount off the regu- life members. annual NEPS Summer Celebration, and reunion by Boston ’60’s band The Remains, lar gate admission price. The fair will contin- The Woodstock Agricultural Society Inc., donates the fairgrounds to the Woodstock Barry & Holly Tashian (country bluegrass), ue to offer the popular advance sale four-pack organized in 1858, sponsors the annual Academy for their athletic programs. Jim Spinnato (hypnotist comedian), Lucky at a $12 discount. The $8 senior citizen (65+) Woodstock Fair, Always Labor Day Weekend. Annually, the society funds more than 10 aca- Bob (prop comic) and family entertainment discount ticket policy has been expanded from The Woodstock Agricultural Society Inc. sup- demic scholarships for local high school sen- for all ages. two days to all four days of the fair. Also new ports additional events throughout the year iors furthering their education. The 150th edition of one of the largest agri- in 2010, express lanes will be at all fair including Celebrating Agriculture, the culturally-based country fairs in New entrances for advance sale ticket holders and American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, the England will introduce a new advance sale AGvocate program helps towns be agriculturally

AGVOCATE establishing an agriculture commission, iden- “That makes this a good time to have an agri- may have to stop using land near the property continued from page A1 tified and surveyed agricultural product and cultural commission because having one line to meet a setback requirement. service providers in town, and held an input makes it easier to maintain the farm-friendly “There are a lot of things people in general Windham and Woodstock have become part of session to understand how the commission commitment.” don’t think about,” Miller said. “And down the the program. could best meet the needs of the agricultural Tanner said the job of the commission will road, we may need to diversify and need to The way the AGvocate program works, community. Thompson, along with Franklin be to ensure that regulations proposed by make sure the regulations don’t prohibit explained project leader Jennifer Kaufman, is and Canterbury, also passed a Right to Farm town leaders will not negatively affect the farmers.” that towns in the program receive technical Ordinance. Kaufman said that passing such farming community. Also, emphasizing agri- Kaufman said the program will continue, help in creating programs and groups to bene- an ordinance is a good way for a town to culture will help keep the characteristics of thanks to a new grant. She hopes to expand fit agricultural practices. AGvocate initiatives declare that it is friendly toward agriculture. the town that many residents enjoy, Tanner the AGvocate Program into other area towns may include forming agriculture commis- “This is a policy statement saying it is a said. and work to strengthen and continue what sions, implementing tax reduction programs, ‘farm friendly community’ so everyone knows “People have stated they like the rural char- was begun this year. There is a lot to do, she planning for farmland protection, encourag- what they are getting into when living in or acter of the town, and the agricultural com- said, but for right now is happy the first year ing “buy local” opportunities, supporting moving to the community,” Kaufman said. mission will promote it and find ways to main- was a success. local farms, and establishing right-to-farm “People love that there are farms in the area, tain the town’s agriculture and the character- “Each AGvocate community has its individ- ordinances and agriculture friendly zoning but when they smell manure or have to hear istics of the community.” ual differences but is facing similar strug- regulations. tractors operating, they are not so enthusias- In Woodstock, farmer Paul Miller, owner of gles,” she said. “The program brings the agri- “The towns make a commitment to be more tic.” Fairvue Farms, who has worked toward mak- cultural community together in each town farm friendly,” Kaufman said. “They find After the first year, the program is popular ing the town part of the program, said he is and makes it easier for AGvocate towns to ways to promote local agriculture and I pro- with many town officials. Kevin Kennedy, interested in protecting farmers from regula- share information and learn from each other. vide staff support for them. We work together Thompson’s director of Planning and a mem- tions. This year’s list of accomplishments is a testa- to develop action plans.” ber of the AGvocate steering committee, said “As we become more urban and have more ment to the hard work of all the AGvocate Kaufman added that another benefit is that the program has been a benefit to Thompson. people who don’t understand agriculture, we communities and their desire to improve agri- there are almost no costs for the towns “The AGvocate has been an incredible need people who know about farming so we culture viability in The Last Green Valley.” involved with the program. The agricultural source of practical information,” Kennedy don’t get regulations we can’t live with,” commissions are staffed with volunteers and said. “Jennifer has been working with so Miller said. Rich Hosford can be reached by phone at (860) the grant money supports most of the expens- many other communities, and it is great to For example, Miller explained, changes in 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at rich@vil- es. A town involved in the program will not know what works and what does not. We are zoning regulations could make farming diffi- lagernewspapers.com. need to spend anything except the cost of all in this together and share a lot of the same cult in town if rulings are not created and some supplies, she said. strains on agriculture, and the knowledge of implemented correctly. If a zone next to a Since the program began, the towns of how to build a grassroots effort to swell the farm became residen- Ashford, Brooklyn and Sterling have drafted support for agriculture has been critical.” tial, Miller explained, and passed ordinances establishing agricul- Brooklyn First Selectman Austin Tanner and a development GARAGE DOOR SERVICES tural commissions and appointed volunteers said participating in the program was a natu- project went in and to fill the spots. 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P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 company TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner FAX: (860) 928-5946 WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM of women FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR pending time in the STEPHANIE JARVIS company of women is of rewarding. Women EDITOR Reese: In response to Sanderson, Renaud opinions Sorganize, host and mark life’s events with food To the Editor: quence than I once said that Democrats (socialists) and lots of conversation, COMMENTARTY care about people. Republicans (capitalists) care while tossing in presents and The answer to Alan Sanderson’s “What happened about things. advice for good measure. to the six Nazi saboteurs that landed on the East The greatest natural resource in this country is I’ve attend- Coast” is that they were caught by a lone Navy not wealth, not land, not even the Constitution, but ed bridal sailor on patrol on a Florida beach, shipped to New the people and their diversity. This is what Mr. showers, baby Someone York City, put on trial, found guilty and were Renaud and his ilk are afraid of. They cannot bear showers, hanged. The description of the Colin Kelly event the fact that this country is changing and they are retirement was informative; as a young boy,I remember it well. “losing it.” parties, jewel- The rambling letter of Mr. Renaud teaching all of ry parties, dog us of what the Constitution is about is nothing but DENIS L. REESE birthdays, to watch human par- inaccurate, opinionated rhetoric that does not EAST WOODSTOCK deserve any rebuttal. Someone who has more elo- ties covering the entire age spectrum — over me NANCY WEISS all hosted and Ruder: Obama has never left the campaign trail attended by women. The To the Editor: ply more proof that Obama has never left the cam- events have a different tenor ulled out my cell phone at work last paign trail and never will. Lest we forget, Scouts than when couples are invited. week and one of my co-workers had to Over the past 60 years, I have learned that often- don’t vote! Decades ago when feminism laugh. Literally. “Wow — is that thing times the smallest things can be the most revealing. Even the main-street media has begun to refer to was a new concept, I went to a POLD,” said 20-something-year-old President Obama was able to find time to go on his “campaign-like” activities. While these two consciousness-raising group. It Mike, eyeing my one-piece, no-frills, plastic “The View,” but just couldn’t seem to be able to find events may seem small to some, they should be was exciting to sense that a new cellular telephonic device. What he also time to address the Boy Scouts of America. More extremely revealing to many. This November, era was being launched. While meant, of course, was, “Boy, is that thing than 45,000 Boy Scouts went on a once-in-a-lifetime please remember that every single U.S. House of the Equal Rights Amendment to klunky!” trip to Washington, D.C., to celebrate 100 years of Representatives from Connecticut (Larson, the U.S. Constitution never “Yeah, well it’s just a Scouting. I’m betting that “The View” won’t be Courtney, DeLauro, Himes and Murphy) have sup- passed, many other fundamen- PHONE,” I said by way of around quite that long. ported Obama every step of the way on every issue. tal changes transformed our explanation. “It doesn’t take This administration issued a statement saying If you like the way the country is headed, be sure to society. pictures, it has no ‘apps,’ it that Obama would be at a fund-raising event and re-elect them. If not ... Many of the ideas discussed won’t shave your head, it can’t would send a recording to the Scouts. Apparently, among women at that time were ‘text’ or type, it doesn’t even electing Democrats is more important to this presi- FRED RUDER intellectual and strategic, but all flip open.” I would have contin- dent than honoring an American institution. This EAST KILLINGLY I can remember from one group ued listing things my phone painfully hurtful dissing of the Boy Scouts is sim- was the persistent complaints a doesn’t do, but Mike wanted to woman had that her husband make sure I understood his never picked up his socks. I felt original point: “Yeah, that impatient every time she men- AS thing is really ANCIENT.” Pratt: In response to Reeves’ letter tioned the blasted socks as I More laughter. thought we were talking about a YOU LIKE “Yeah,” I countered, “but it’s To the Editor: become a Law, be presented to the President of the revolution. the cheapest cell phone in this United States: If he approve he shall sign it, but if Finally it dawned on me that IT room right now! (Only $100 a In response to the letter, “Reeves: A struggle not he shall return it, with his Objections to that for her,the domestic was the uni- year.)” That impressed between two government branches,” in the July 30 House in which it shall have originated, who shall versal. The socks were symp- MARK ASHTON absolutely nobody. Then I edition of your paper: enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and toms of what she saw as a larger thought of something else my Seems like more of the same misinformation proceed to reconsider it. If after such issue. Years later when the cou- phone DOES do. If I carry it in that we used to hear when former Councilor Reeves Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall ple divorced, I wondered if sock my pants pocket with too much change and too served on the Killingly Town Council. In his most agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with therapy might have saved their many keys, and if I bump into tables or chairs or recent letter, Reeves indicates that “President the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall marriage. steering wheels, it sometimes calls people I have Barack Obama would veto any legislation suspend- likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two Bridal showers give women no intention of calling. My phone rang the other ing the EPA’s plans to write new climate change thirds of that House, it shall become a Law.” the chance to help a couple set morning: “Hello,” I said. “Hi, this is Bill, what’s rules…” Reeves appears to argue that this is some- Pursuant to our Constitution, bills that pass both up a new household. I imagine up?” “I don’t know,” I said, “what’s up with how unconstitutional because legislative power is houses are sent to the president, who can either the custom in some form occurs YOU?” “Not much. But YOU called ME, remem- vested in the Legislature. He states: “Looks to me sign the bill, in which case it becomes law,or he can worldwide. ber?” “I DID?” “Yes — you did!” “Oh,” I fumbled like the Constitution should be followed, as the object to it, i.e., veto it. In the case of a veto, the bill A little “oohing” and “ahhing” for an explanation. “I guess my phone just want- president has no legislative powers” and he cites to is returned to Congress, and, if both houses recon- over key items is required, as is ed to check in with YOUR phone. Sorry. Talk to Article I, Section 1, of the U.S. Constitution in sup- sider the bill and pass it by a two-thirds majority, praising each gift while quickly you later.” port of his statement. He then states that it might the bill becomes law, thus overriding the presi- moving on to the next one. One Bill isn’t the only one my cell phone has called be time for the Supreme Court to give our president dent’s veto. needn’t take all day,after all. on its own, but his experience is fairly typical. a wedgie. Maybe it’s time the readers of this paper gave for- I have attended bridal showers Nevertheless, we recently entered the wonder- If former Councilor Reeves would read a little mer Councilor Reeves a wedgie. where the couples that plan to ful world of greater technology by purchasing a more of the Constitution, he might discover that wed are male and female. I sup- GPS (Global Positioning System, I think). We the president of the United States has veto power GAIL OAKLEY PRATT pose someday that may change were getting sent all over the place for work specifically granted under the Constitution. Article DAYVILLE and I will go to a shower cele- (Springfield, Worcester, Providence, Fitchburg, I, Section 7, provides, in relevant part: “Every Bill brating the nuptials of a single- the Brookfields, Webster — all sorts of “foreign” which shall have passed the House of sex couple. When that happens, locales) and needed some better way-finding Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it it will be interesting to see what mechanism than we were enjoying via the other traditions are overturned. Internet. Baby showers are sweet I know I’m probably the last person on Earth to whether for little ones about to invest in such a thing, so explaining a GPS to you Guerin: Celebrate peace on Sept. 12 be born or adopted. The equip- is like my telling a roomful of dairy farmers how ment needed to put a child in a to use a three-legged stool. But I need to try any- To the Editor: Methodist Church and is looking for a new place to vehicle, tuck then in at night or way, ’cause it’s like having a helpful new friend. visit. feed them is so extensive that it The GPS Lady, for example. She’s the one whose The Greater Putnam Interfaith Council invites There will be informational booths set up, includ- requires a wheelbarrow. Baby voice tells me where to go (so to speak) and who, you to join us in celebrating the United Nations ing Amnesty International, Bead for Life and clothes are so adorable and soft along with being polite yet firm, is sometimes a International Day of Peace on Sunday, Sept. 12, Interfaith Human Services of Putnam, which will one wishes they made them in little bit stubborn. from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park in Putnam. be collecting non-perishable food items for Daily adult sizes. On our first date together, for example, I “Simply the absence of war is not peace.” Peace is Bread. As we learn more about what plugged her into the car’s auxiliary power sys- the absence of strife as well as stress, pain and fear If you would like to, please bring a flower to place is safe for babies, the stuff that tem (the cigarette lighter slot), and she immedi- in your country, community, home and your heart. at the base of the Peace Pole to symbolize your used to be passed down from one ately offered up a screen full of helpful instruc- This year, the United Nations has chosen to focus desire for peace. generation to the next has to be tions. It just so happens we were headed to down- on youth. To that end, we have created an event with Questions? Contact Anthony Foranda at 928-4569 trashed. The highchair so care- town Boston that day,so we certainly needed her peace-based activities for children, such as making or [email protected]. fully tucked away for a future assistance if we were going to complete our peace flags, origami and playing beanbag toss for generation might now be viewed deliveries on time and not become the new-age peace. Entertainment with a peace theme will be MARJORIE GUERIN, as a potential catastrophe. version of Charlie on the MTA (young readers, provided by Uncle Rhubarb, Echo Uganga, cellist PUBLICIST Where once it took a giant please ask your parents, or grandparents, to Kurt Kaufman and Morning Doves Choir. Prayers GREATER PUTNAM INTERFAITH COUNCIL baby carriage to wheel a little explain this 1960’s musical reference). for peace will be offered by representatives of the one down the street, parents now Anyway, sometimes Greta Per Snickety (the many faith groups in the area. The mobile Peace want to jog while pushing a GPS lady) can be as recalcitrant as HAL from Pole will be returning from its stay at the Putnam stroller or pull it behind a multi- “2001: A Space Odyssey.” I already know how to speed bicycle. Of course, this get from Southbridge to the Turnpike, but she provides a great opportunity to has HER way of getting there, her special routes, buy something new. even her own names for things. (Route 20 in Struzik: Super majority is unhealthy Lately I’ve been to home par- Charlton becomes Worcester Road, for example; ties where women sell some- Route 9 east of Worcester is, to her, the Boston To the Editor: funds available to give away to politicians? When thing to each other. The roots of Turnpike.) And she once gave this useful infor- are the people in this state going to step up and this tradition may be mation: “Turn right and continue on Highland Just when you think that the Connecticut make sure we vote out the career politicians who Tupperware parties, pieces of Street for 17 miles!” Now, I know of no Highland Legislature can’t get any worse, it does the unthink- will not represent us? How bad do things have to get which lurk in my pantry miss- Street in the world that runs for 17 miles, and this able! before more people decide to get involved in the ing the tops that makes them one included 17 traffic lights. But it was HER Recently, our representatives overrode the gover- election process? When are the people going to real- function as something more route. nor’s veto on changes to the Citizens Election ize that a single party super majority is unhealthy than a dog dish. Yet, one of the things I love about Greta is that Program, AKA politicians’ welfare. Aside from the for all of us? Can we trust the new Democrat candi- I used to moan when I received she adjusts well. Turn the “wrong way” (in her fact that our tax dollars are given to candidates that dates that have given campaign contributions to the invitations to such parties, but I cybernetic opinion) and she simply announces: we might not want in office, the Democrats in con- incumbents responsible for this mess? have changed my mind, perhaps “Recalculating.” Eventually, we reach a place trol gave an additional $3,000,000 to Dan Malloy’s For more information or questions, feel free to because friends and family where both she and I can agree on. At which time campaign. This is on top of the $5,250,000 that the contact me through my website at www.michael- members market items using I change her name to Gloria the Perpetual state has already given him. Regardless if you like struzik.net or call (860) 779-0818. the same approach. When every- Snoopdog. For, after all, if she knows I made a it or not, our money will be paying for attack ads one can shop on the Internet, “wrong turn,” then she knows exactly where I against Tom Foley this year. Rep. Shawn Johnston MICHAEL STRUZIK there is some novelty in buying am on the globe at any given moment in time, and was the only Democrat to vote with the Republicans KILLINGLY directly from a person while she could use this information to monitor my against this. CANDIDATE FOR 44TH DISTRICT STATE enjoying time with other How is it that we can’t pass a state budget without travel habits, my daily wanderings, my roadside REPRESENTATIVE women. restroom frequencies. Some more sensitive a large portion of it being borrowed? Yet we have Men get to bond while playing (paranoid) person might think it’s bad to let some golf or watching sporting Global Positioning Satellite (Glorified Personal events. While women also enjoy Surveillance) know such things. Why does she Murdock: Wesler column was reasonable, thoughtful a nice par 3 or an afternoon at even need to know where I am at all times? Can’t Fenway Park, the tradition of she just provide useful direction-finding infor- To the Editor: found on the editorial page. marking life’s milestones with a mation without being so stalker-like, so intru- Keep writing, please! coterie of females and a little sive? Thank you, Lee Wesler, for “Your Turn” on July pink punch is worth celebrating. The simple answer? No! That’s the way she 23 with reference to Obama’s “Mission Impossible.” JANET W. M URDOCK works. Thank goodness. For we were only min- Nancy Weiss resides in Pomfret At last, some reasonable and thoughtful insights DANIELSON on the state of our world, country,politics and pres- and writes a weekly column for Turn To ASHTON, page A9 ident. I, for one, am sick of the bashing frequently Villager Newspapers. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, August 20, 2010 • A9 OPINION If Alexander Graham Bell could see us now …

he other day while wait- cations, so I was told. She listed text more speedily processed and investi- smuggling cell phones inside the ing in our car, I took stock ROUND messaging, Alltell shop to buy gations completed, leading to faster walls for up to $1,000 each. One on the constant pedestri- games, Alltell Web on the Internet, arrests. Police departments are bid- report out of California maintains Tan traffic coming my way. ROBIN Multimedia for pictures, phone book ding goodbye to the old walkie- one guard earned $150,000 in a single Regardless of gender, I’d say one contacts, caller ID, music, calculator, talkies. year allegedly in this smuggling out of four grownups had their RELAYS world clock, Alltell navigation, But like with all good things, there business. At this moment, Congress head slightly tilted to one side ALAN phone settings, games and e-mail. is a definite downside to these vari- is endeavoring to make this smug- and a hand up to an ear. Quite All these on a unit no larger than an ous cell phones. They can be an irri- gling far more difficult by dubbing right, they were talking to some- SANDERSON old bicycle handlebar grip. Good tating interruptive force in schools, cell phones as contraband. one a cell phone. It rather amused grief, Charlie Brown. She regularly churches and movie theaters. In Will cell phones be defined as con- me because I got to wondering marvels. Children can be kept under texted her husband, who lives 2,300 many of these centers, cell phones traband? I don’t know.Perhaps some what they would do if they were surveillance, shopping lists can be miles distance in less time than I are banned. Airlines prohibit usage kind soul will text the answer to my still restricted to prehistoric land verified, time can be saved on busi- can tell you about it. And even during takeoffs and landings. I hear daughter who will then jingle me the phones. ness conversations and fires/acci- quicker were developed pictures she they interfere with instrument pan- results on my land phone so I can let Now, don’t jump to any conclu- dents instantly reported. Cell took of us. I wonder whether els. My daughter informs me she you know. sions. I own a cell phone myself that phones are good for all kinds of Alexander Graham Bell knows what couldn’t make any contact high Codicil: Why is it only people liv- I carry in the car. In the event of a emergencies and all sorts of conver- he started if he can look down upon above the plains in her plane. But ing in the United States are called breakdown, I need it to ring up AAA sational time killers. But beware, us. the most serious negative conse- “Americans” when people living in for assistance. But I seldom use it though, in using that phrase. Time Moving on, Blackberry “smart quence is the fact prison inmates North, Central and South America otherwise. However, I’ll never be will someday kill you! phones” have become a weapon have been employing cell phones to could arguably claim the same title? ticketed for using it while driving I risked learning a little more against crime. Said one police chief, direct outside criminal activities, because I’m usually stopped when about cell phones during our “We’ve moved the computer from especially in the drug world. Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resi- the car refuses to go! youngest daughter’s visit from the desk to the car. Now we’re mov- Officials naturally have denied pris- dent of Connecticut who lives in These phones and their latest Colorado this week. She has LG ing it to the officer’s hip.” Using oner possession. Yet that hasn’t halt- Danielson. His writings have improvements are really modern Banter with a dozen apps, or appli- smart phones, information can be ed corrupt guards and workers from appeared in numerous publications.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Adams: Thanks for support in primary election Vogt: Please help support veterans, ‘Stand Down’

To the Editor: best capabilities to serve you as judge of pro- To the Editor: can be made until Wednesday, Sept. 8, when I bate. will deliver to donations to Rocky Hill. I would like to thank the voters of Ashford, Although state law requires that the office The state of Connecticut, under the won- “Stand Down” is an event to provide aid to Brooklyn, Eastford, Pomfret, Putnam, of judge of probate be selected through the derful and thoughtful direction of our veterans in the areas of medical and den- Thompson and Brooklyn for their support in political process, I strongly believe that this Commissioner Linda Schwartz, will observe tal screenings, motor vehicle issues, housing, the Judge of Probate Primary last week. It office should not be tainted by politics. I want “Stand Down 2010” at Rocky Hill Veterans and staff for Q&A for each congressional dis- was truly both humbling and gratifying to be to emphasize that while I am the Republican Home on Friday,Sept. 10. Free rides are avail- trict, Department of Social Services and elected as your nominee. nominee, this office should be neither able to any service member that calls the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, as well as I also want to acknowledge and congratu- Republican nor Democratic nor Unaffiliated. state-run VA at (860) 616-3803. clothing, haircuts and mini spa foot soaks late my challenger and opponent, Mary Ann It should be about qualifications, experience Last year, in an effort to help the needy vet- donated by the nurses of Yale-New Haven Champney, on her strong showing. I have and professionalism. I want to reach out to all erans, I conducted a “new, in the package” Hospital. nothing but respect and admiration for her as voters, regardless of party affiliation, and boxes and brief underwear drives in our To help me help those who served, please both a person and a judge. She and her sup- ask that you look at who is best qualified to seven-town area. We were very successful in consider sending a dollar or two to purchase porters ran a clean, spirited and classy race, serve you. With all due respect to my oppo- raising enough money and donations to pro- “new, in the package,” boxers and briefs. All which is nothing less than I expected of nent, I humbly believe that when you com- vide 800 pairs of underwear to the event donations are welcome. them. Mary Ann is one of the most genuine- pare the records of the candidates, you will called “Stand Down” and “Home of the Thank you and God bless. ly nicest and good persons that I have ever see that I come out ahead. Brave,” a homeless shelter in Bridgeport for Please call 779-1340 for pick-up. met in my life, and I wish her nothing but the Thank you for your support at both the veterans. best in her future. nominating convention in May and the This year I am asking for your help again. SHERRI VOGT This upcoming election will present the Primary Election last week. I ask for your Brooklyn and Woodstock Town Hall are drop- VETERANS CONNECTION voters of Northeastern Connecticut with the vote and continued support and trust on Nov. off areas, as well as the local AM radio sta- BROOKLYN opportunity to select a new judge of probate 2. tion, WINY, in downtown Putnam. Donations to handle the many complex matters that come before that newly consolidated Probate STEVE ADAMS Court. For nearly a quarter of a century, as REPUBLICAN NOMINEE an actively practicing attorney, I have been JUDGE OF PROBATE Vella: Will Obama be able to create ‘nation savers’? protecting our kids, advocating for our elders NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT and ill neighbors, standing up for our devel- DISTRICT 26 To the Editor: Why will all their efforts fail to improve the opmentally disabled and mentally ill resi- lives of all Americans? Perhaps the best dents, and comforting, guiding and standing ASHFORD,BROOKLYN,EASTFORD, I recently read an editorial by Democrat explanation would be that when viewed by our families at the time of the loss of a POMFRET,PUTNAM,THOMPSON & strategist Susan Estrich. In it she writes through the prism of political/social ideolo- family member. I believe that I am the person WOODSTOCK about the Obama administration and its gy,utopian visions are no more than quixotic with the most experience, compassion and determined pursuit of a progressive agenda. quests. The truly great visionaries, the ones Ms. Estrich correctly points out the dilemma whose ideas and inventiveness have enriched Rivers: Killingly needs honest five-year plan our president and his Democrat-controlled our lives, embrace dissent and encourage Congress face when they abandon compro- compromise through pragmatic reasoning mise in their quest to “ transform” America. applied to real solutions. President Obama To the Editor: The staff ’s solution of piecemeal bonding Mr. Obama once said in an interview that went completely off course by focusing on (borrowing) will not solve our long-term he would rather be a great one-term presi- health care reform during a time of great At the beginning of this council session maintenance and financial problems. They dent than a mediocre two-term president. economic decline. He should have known and during budget time, a few of the Killingly will be long gone when the taxpayers of our There is a contradiction in his reasoning as that his greatest legacy would have been the Town Council members expressed interest in town will have to solve these problems. re-elections are typically a mandate on the defeat of this bill. This defeat would have addressing our financial problems and Our town needs an honest five-year plan performance rather than the popularity of a been a golden opportunity for him to focus preparing our town for the future. These drawn up by the council, a report presented sitting president. his attention on the more immediate problem ideas were ignored and nothing has been to the people stating the problems and the A friend and associate once remarked that of unemployment and job creation. done to date. long-term proposed solutions. What we don’t this president raised his hopes and glad- The rub here is that it takes a Congress and Somewhere along the way, we forgot that need is to continue to keep our heads buried dened his heart. He doesn’t feel that way any- a Senate to work together as a think tank for the council should be making policy and set- in the sand. more. Like a lot of independents, he is dis- the common good of all Americans. Obama ting goals, not just patronizing the staff and mayed at the arrogance of a Congress that has the power and charisma to create a coali- socializing. STEWART RIVERS MEMBER, thumbs its nose at us while passing horrid tion of “nation savers” in the Congress. Until The infrastructure of our town and the PERMANENT BUILDING COMMITTEE legislation that serves the few and kills pros- he convinces America he has the chops to do maintenance of our bridges, roads and build- AND PAST KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL perity for the rest of us. The tide of discon- this, he exposes himself to the real possibili- ings have been long ignored, and the mood on MEMBER tent and anger at Washington’s political class ty of being amongst the great failures of our the council for some time now has been just shows no sign of abating, yet onward they nation’s history. to go along and get along. march, blinders intact. Their reasoning must That is where you will find most one-term be that we need to be ruled by intellectual presidents. beings who know what is best for us and our families. We are supposed to give them more CHICK VELLA time to enlighten us. Meanwhile, the crash THOMPSON Someone to watch over me and burn rages on as our country slides into bankruptcy and mediocrity. ASHTON tion, poor peripheral vision. So fervent prayer continued from page A8 is also part of my safe-driving apparel.) On instinct, we went “toward the light,” to the utes and less than a mile away from our downright, and emerged from the tunnel, only to SOUND OFFS town Boston destination when we entered one hear from Greta/Gloria, “Connection re- of those Boston tunnels that takes you to established. In 500 feet, turn right. Arrive at Logan Airport, or Boston Common, or an your destination.” Council should have squashed project open pit that drops you via The Big Dig all the So GPS Lady is OK in my book. Or was it way to China, when Lady GPS announced: that other GPS (God’s Precious Son) who led Sound Off: chapter and verse that the bid has to be writ- “Connection lost.” “WHAT? This is no time to the way “out of darkness” toward our traffic- ten properly. But looking at the price tag of lose the connection,” I screamed. “You drag us laden downtown destination? I’d ask It seems the Killingly town manager, town the Rock Avenue bridge presently under con- here into the belly of the beast, with only 1,000 Greta/Gloria, if I could call her on my cell engineer and Town Council think the taxpay- struction, it seems the bid specifications are feet to go and three tunnel choices staring us phone. If she promised not to laugh! ers just stepped off the boat and are surprised also a bit on the extravagant side. in the face, and you bail out on us NOW?!” when the $5.2 million “study and plan” pack- The council should not expect taxpayers fall Well, but I’m driving, which means I’m also Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for age was defeated. for this outrageous spending just because praying. (I must have inherited my mother’s Stonebridge Press publications. Why can’t our town engineer determine someone says we should. In reality, the coun- driving skills: slow reflexes, wandering atten- what is needed to be done? What is his actual cil should have squashed this before it came to job description? What other projects need his a vote. We elected the council members to undivided engineering attention? How did watch out for our interests, not the interests of town projects manage before he was hired? management. This town, however, is noted for Who came up with extravagant $5.2 million hiring upper echelon management who use SUBMITTING LETTERS price tag to determine whether or not we need Killingly as a steppingstone and fluff up their Extra! Extra! Read All About It! a new bridge? resumes with a list of accomplishments that We think you’re important enough to tell all our readers to turn to As it stands, anyone, engineering degree or will impress their new potential employers. the Opinion pages and read your Letters to the Editor. not, could have walked up to any one of the On the other hand, maybe the Town Council Mail your letters to Villager Newspapers P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, bridges, throw his/her hands up in the air and and taxpayers are happy that they are helping CT 06281. Or e-mail your letters to the editor at sjarvis@villagernews- proclaim that a study is necessary. We’ll get advance people’s careers at our expense. papers.com. Please give your name, place of residence and a phone number so we can verify the letter is yours. We don’t have a set limit, but if you keep it around 600 words or so, you’ll have a better chance at seeing your words in print. To write a bit longer about a particular issue, maybe a guest Your Turn column is your “Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” cup of tea. If you do that, try to keep it between 700 and 800 words. Remember, libelous remarks, insults and/or personal attacks are a no-no and could lead ConnecticutsQuietCorner to your letter not being published. So, what are you waiting for? Start writing! Call our Sound Off! line at (860) 928-1818, ext. 150. A10 • Friday, August 20, 2010 THOMPSON VILLAGER Hyperbaric oxygen in wound healing

ention the term hyper- wound site. treatment that delivers large does HBOT is the only non-invasive are specific criteria and guidelines baric oxygen, and most Important risk factors for poor of oxygen for the purpose of speed- intervention that has been clinical- that need to be followed in order to people think of deep sea wound healing include tobacco use, ing up wound healing. It is a daily ly shown to increase new blood ves- gain the benefit of HBOT. And, as Mdivers. But in health diabetes, foreign bodies and under- treatment in which a patient sel development in patients who described earlier, a significant time care, hyperbaric oxygen is plays a lying vascular disease. Tissue breathes 100 percent oxygen at two have tissue with a poor blood sup- commitment of the patient is significant role in the healing of hypoxia, the lack of oxygen in the to three times greater that normal ply. HBOT also produces a number required. However, when appropri- chronic, non-healing wounds. tissue, plays an important role in atmospheric pressure in a specially of positive physical effects to the ate, HBOT can mean the difference Acute wounds normally proceed many non-healing wounds by designed cylinder known as a patient, which include stimulation between an amputation and the through an orderly and timely reducing the effectiveness of the hyperbaric oxygen chamber. The of new cell development, reduction saving of a limb. sequence of events. Chronic body’s response to infection and by elevated pressure within the cham- of localized swelling, development wounds develop when they fail at impeding the processes of creating ber working with the high concen- of new connective tissue fibers, The Wound Care Center is located some point to proceed through the new capillaries and the formation tration of oxygen increases the improved antibiotic functioning inside Harrington Healthcare at normal healing process. There are of strong, connective tissue fibers. body’s plasma oxygen carrying and reducing the negative effects of Charlton, 10 North Main St., many factors that may cause the Thus, correction of tissue hypoxia ability 15 to 18 times its normal radiation therapy. Charlton, part of the Harrington conversion of an acute wound to a becomes an important aspect of capacity. The chamber is pressur- While HBOT has been clinically HealthCare System. For more infor- chronic, non healing wound. The the management of many non- ized to the equivalent of 33 to 47 proven to be effective, it is not rec- mation, please visit www.harring- main factors include infection, a healing wounds. feet below the ocean. The total ommended until other traditional tonhospital.org or call (508) 248- lack of blood or oxygen to the tis- This is where Hyperbaric number of treatments ranges from wound care treatments have been 6780. sue, and unrelieved pressure or Oxygen becomes useful. 20 to 40, and each treatment is tried and the patient has been suc- repetitive mechanical injury at the Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT) is a approximately two hours in length. cessfully screened for its use. There

Report cites fewer crashes in 16-, 17-year-old

DRIVING that continuous public awareness Preusser of Preusser Research continued from page A1 efforts are helping. These range from Group Inc., a Trumbull survey and high schools sponsoring mock crash- research firm specializing in trans- es to show students devastating con- portation and highway safety issues mended by a task force the governor sequences of horrific car accidents for state and federal government formed to examine teens’ unsafe to a variety of outreach efforts by agencies. behavior behind the wheel. state and federal officials, local and The Department of Motor Vehicles “The report shows clearly we are state police officers, public health prepared the report through its taking the right steps and that leaders, organizations of bereaved Center on Teen Safe Driving, which tougher sanctions along with contin- parents and friends, and major the governor created to track issues, ued public awareness can make a dif- national insurance companies. organize safety advocates, examine ference,” DMV Commissioner These kinds of public awareness existing laws and policies and con- Robert M. Ward said. “More study in issues, combined with strong laws duct educational programs all relat- the coming years will help us fine- and parental involvement and safety ed to 16- and 17-year-old drivers. See tune these approaches.” education, are critical to keeping up a new teen driving law video at: According to a release from Rell’s momentum in making Connecticut’s http://ct.gov/dmv/teendrivingrpt. office, safety advocates in the DMV teen safe driving laws a success over report say these are all beneficial sig- time, said Dr. Brendan Campbell, Rich Hosford can be reached by “Every Town Deserves nals for the state’s enhanced teen chief of Pediatric Trauma at phone at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by driving laws, but also that more stud- Connecticut Children’s Medical e-mail at a Good Local Newspaper” ies are needed to determine behav- Center and researcher David [email protected]. ConnecticutsQuietCorner ioral changes. They also pointed out

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BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP Alves. School, Alves was in a sport. Her SPORTS CORRESPONDENT She also didn’t know how much of freshman year,she played soccer and THOMPSON — When Laura Alves a challenge the sport could be. basketball, and then her sophomore entered Pomfret School four years “I think it was hard, because I’ve year she ran cross country and even ago, she had no interest in playing or never been pushed to perform athlet- participated in dance. participating in any sport because ically at that kind of level. I knew it Her freshman year she was in the studying was the first thing on her would be challenging, but I didn’t number two boat, but that didn’t last mind. Shortly after enrolling at know physically how that challenge long. Pomfret, that all changed, when she would feel,” she said. “My junior and senior years I was was tapped for the crew team. By her senior year, more than a on the number one boat,” she said. “I had absolutely no idea what handful of Division I colleges want- Crew season in college runs twice [rowing] was; I’ve never heard of the ed her services. UCONN, St. Johns, a year. sport at all. It just kind of happened. Sacred Heart, College of the Holy “It will start in the fall. The fall When I went to Pomfret, the rowing Cross, St. Josephs, Villanova and season we’ll run the longer races like coach came after me simply because University of Pennsylvania all came 6,000-meter races, then in the spring I was tall,” Alves recalled. “I had no calling. She eventually stayed close we’ll run the sprint season, running expectation of the sport. Everyone to her Thompson home, choosing 2,000-meter races,” said Alves. who did it seemed to have a love-hate Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. She’s looking forward to both col- relationship with it.” “They don’t exactly hand out lege and crew. What Alves didn’t know is how far scholarships, but they do give a “I’m sure sometime during fresh- her love of crew would take her. But financial supplement for tuition, men orientation I’ll get e-mails from Courtesy photo it didn’t take long for her to realize based on my athletic ability,” she the coach. I’m thrilled and I can’t Laura Alves and her coxswain, Emily Warne, strategize before their NEIRA 2010 she had a future after high school. said. “I didn’t necessarily know I’d wait. It’s about two weeks out and Championship race. Alves will be on the crew team this fall at the College of the Holy Cross. “It wasn’t after my sophomore be doing this in college, and it still I’m counting down the days,” she her, as Pomfret School athletics and “They never stopped reminding year that I thought and considered incredible to me that I’m going to be said. academics and her crew coaches, me that I could do this and they the possibility of it being something going Division I.” Her parents, along with other sib- Vanessa Thorn and Allison believed in me, knowing that I could that I would pursue in college,” said All three seasons at Pomfret lings, have been a huge support for Kaufman. do this,” she said. Waterman, No. 76 heat up Speedway track

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP rough start. Like any race or even a series of Right now because of the slow start, Waterman isn’t giving up. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT races, it’s not how you start, it’s how you fin- Waterman is in the top 10 in points. Compared “We’re averaging 21- to 22-second laps, and I THOMPSON — Killingly resident Randy ish. As of late, with some help from crew chief to last year, he’s a little behind. would say we’re hitting 120 mph in the Waterman started car racing back in 1991 in Joe Bracket from JSG motor sports, his No. 76 “We’re in the top 10, which is good, but when straightaways,” he said. “When you move up Unity, Maine. When he moved to Connecticut, Monte Carlo body is smoking around the Joe Bracket came along, we’ve been running to that division, now you’re in a race car.” he helped a friend, Roy Eithier, who raced in track. strong. I led seven laps last week, and I ended Waterman has always wanted to race in the the late model division, for six years. Getting “We’ve worked together pretty hard for the up finishing eighth last week, so we’re battling Late Model division. It has his goal since he the bug, Waterman decided it was time for past couple of months for the car to handle back. It’s been a long hard road,” said started racing. him to start racing again. turning through the corners,” said Waterman. Waterman. “I like the sound of the motors, I like the full “I started right from the bottom division “We’ve spent a lot of 10- to 12-hour days just The biggest obstacle hasn’t been the oppos- body cars, and Late Model is the most econom- and worked my way on through,” said getting the car to handle right so we can show ing drivers. Because of the economy,sponsors ical of all the division,” he said. “That is Waterman. “From mini-stocks to strictly off the motor we have.” have been few and far between. where my heart is,” he said. sportsman, then finally got into late models Waterman took the No. 76 from his friend, “There’s been a huge decline in sponsor- By occupation, Waterman is a butcher. He with a friend and partner, Al Sharon. We’ve Todd Dean. Dean let Waterman drive his car ship. Right now it’s been mostly family and spent more than 20 years at the A & P as a been working together for the past four for a year at Waterford and at Thompson. friends that help out,” said Waterman. “My butcher, then spent time as a store manager at years.” When Waterman went on his own, he bought past sponsors haven’t been doing well to give a CVS. Two weeks ago, he recently took a job at This year, Waterman has gotten off to a the car from Dean and to honor his friend, he lot of money to me.” the Putnam Price Chopper as the butcher. kept the number. Even with the decline of sponsorship, Business Feature of the Week Fort Hill Farms, the gem of the Quiet Corner…

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BY NICK ETHIER SPORTS STAFF WRITER SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — After a long, grueling season of Trinity Basketball Association action, the two league championship games took place Aug. 13 at Trinity Catholic Academy. In the West Division final, Marianapolis was able to withstand a Quaboag JV rally to win the title, 37-34. Then, in the East Division nightcap, the Quaboag varsity team went wire-to-wire to defeat North Brookfield, 26-21. Marianapolis 37, Quaboag JV 34 The West Division’s top team, Marianapolis, was able to defeat No. Nick Ethier photos 2 Quaboag JV in a hotly contested game. Above, A Marianapolis player begins her dribble-drive past a Quaboag JV defender. Fielding 13 players to the opposi- Right, Marianapolis’ Melanie Mills attempts a first half free throw. tion’s seven, Marianapolis had a dis- times, and had a distinct defensive moments, and Marianapolis hung tinct advantage in the numbers presence with numerous blocked on. which earned the team the No. 1 ing the gap to 21-17. game. And at first it appeared that it shots. Quaboag 26, North Brookfield 21 seed in the division, came alive in Lauren Hevy then scored two of would be enough to get past the It appeared that teammate Sydney Although the JV squad couldn’t the second half. The combination of her seven points on free throws after Cougars. LaTour then took Mills’ energetic pull out a victory,the Quaboag varsi- Trista Copula and Hannah Forgit a steal to make it 21-19. Marianapolis led early 5-0, and spot in the second half, as LaTour ty team took home the East Division (seven rebounds) banged bodies The Cougars remained poised, Quaboag didn’t score its first basket scored all 14 of her points in the championship after a close contest down low, grabbed rebounds, and though, as McCann hit a baseline until Jessica McCann found the bot- final stanza. with North Brookfield. scored a few points to get the jumper to up Quaboag’s advantage tom of the net with six minutes to go The two forwards/centers had a The Cougars built an early 6-0 Indians back in it, 15-12. to four points again. until halftime. After McCann’s hoop huge impact in Marianapolis’ win, lead, thanks in large part to the But later in the half, with nine Now down six points, 25-19, North it was 9-5 in Marianapolis’ favor. but Quaboag JV just wouldn’t go efforts of Colleen Morin (seven minutes to play, Morin pulled Brookfield made one last ditch effort But Marianapolis’ Alyson Stolz away. points, seven rebounds). She scored Quaboag ahead by nine points (21- with less than a minute to go when drilled a three-pointer shortly there- Hustle, determination and strong four of the game’s first six points 12) with a three-point play, her sec- Shannen Pelletier made a basket after to make it 12-5, and her team foul shooting got Quaboag back into and also blocked two shots in that ond hoop-and-harm situation of the and got fouled. After her missed free led at halftime, 16-12. the game, and after a couple of span, and Quaboag was rolling. contest. throw it was 25-21, but Quaboag The first half belonged to Shelby Jankins jumpers the deficit The six-point advantage proved to But North Brookfield wouldn’t go secured the win with one more free Marianapolis’ Melanie Mills. She was down to only two points with 18 be true the entire half, as at the away.Ashley Duszak, who grabbed a throw. scored five of her 11 points in the seconds to play. break the Cougars led the Indians, game-high 12 rebounds, scored on a first 18 minutes, grabbed four But Mills sunk both of her free 13-7. lay-up with four minutes to go, clos- rebounds, ran the first break at throw attempts in the waning North Brookfield’s intensity, Brooklyn Fair has fireworks, expanded backyard farm exhibit for 2010

“Once we worked out the logistics of the Trent Tomlinson will perform at 8 p.m. Also new this year, she added, WCAS offi- FAIR fireworks, we knew after last year’s success Thursday,Aug. 26, at the fairgrounds. Country cially named the roads on the fairgrounds continued from page A1 that we wanted to have them again,” she said. music group Love & Theft is scheduled for after every town in Windham County. “Last year was the first time have had fire- Friday night, Aug. 27, at the fairgrounds. For “Now the grounds will be easier to navigate a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday,Aug. 27, through Sunday, works since I was very young. They are going Saturday, Aug. 28, country singer Lee Brice for the fairgoers,” said Bowden. “Complete Aug. 29. Admission is $10 for adults, $10 for to be incredible again this year. It’s like one will perform. schedules with a map are given to everyone as seniors and free for children 12 and under. On grand finale after another.” Bowden said the fair’s backyard farm exhib- they enter the grounds.” senior day, which is Friday, Aug. 27, seniors The summer of 2009 was a damp one, as fair- it, which was started in 2008, is expanded for Tickets are available online at www.brook- only have to pay $6 for admission. Parking is goers recall. However, Tropical Storm Danny the 2010, showing fairgoers what they can do lynfair.org or at various local merchants. The $5 each day. did not interfere with overall production. with their own back yard. complete list is available on the Web site, as With advanced ticket purchases, the fair is Bowden said that even though this summer “There is an incredible gourd and pumpkin well as for further information on concessions offering a “buy three, get one free” deal. This has been hotter, they are watching the forecast teepee,” she said. and the exhibits. The fair accepts cash, four-pack of tickets is $30 and can be used on closely. The WCAS has also expanded the children’s MasterCard and Visa. Interested fairgoers can any day. “Of course we want perfect beautiful weath- Playland Village, with completion of the also purchase carnival ride bracelets in According to Pamela Bowden, children’s er, but we do have plans for those rainy days,” building facades recently that introduce a advance online. entertainment specialist, the fair will have she said. “We have many covered exhibits, role-playing activity.There will be a firehouse The fair staff office can be reached at (860) fireworks for the second year in row.Last year, huge tents and four covered stages with cov- teaching fire safety and a police station show- 779-0012. the society brought the fireworks back in ered seating. We have something for every- casing how to dial 911, among others. recognition of the fair’s 200th anniversary of one.” “Children learn best by doing, and in role Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928- WCAS. The 2010 Brooklyn Fair enters its 161st For entertainment, singer and songwriter playing, they just know they’re having fun,” 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- year. Bowden added. lagernewspapers.com.

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BY MATT SANDERSON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER PUTNAM — Even though the 4,021 registered rubber ducks floated the wrong way upstream in the Quinebaug River last Saturday, Aug. 14, for the 13th Annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race, event organizers said, as of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 17, that they still have donations coming in. According to Linda Lamoureux, administrator of development, public relations and facilities at The Arc of Quinebaug Valley Inc., this year’s event raised more than $23,000, meeting their goal. The 2009 event brought in more than $18,000. “It was a wonderful day for the community,” Lamoureux said. “I can’t thank them enough for believ- ing in our mission.” The Arc of Quinebaug Valley is a not-for-profit organization that has been serving the needs of individuals with intellectual and develop- mental disabilities and their fami- A total of 4,021 rubber ducks were dropped into the Quinebaug lies in northeastern Connecticut River last Saturday afternoon, Aug. 14, for the 13th Annual Arc since 1952. It provides education, of Quinebaug Valley Rubber Duckie Race. Owners of the first Matt Sanderson photos advocacy support, day programs, and 50 ducks to cross the finish line won prizes. More than 4,000 rubber ducks were dropped from Bridge Street bridge around 5 p.m. for the Rubber Duckie residential and retirement programs. Race, as participants watched from above. All funds from the event go back into the organization’s programming. In order to be in the race, participants paid $5 to have a numbered yellow rubber duck, and they received a ticket with a number that correspond- ed to their duck, according to Lamoureux. At precisely 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon, an excavator filled with rubber ducks drove to the middle of Bridge Street in Putnam and hoisted its front loader over the bridge railing. Once all the ducks were dropped into the river, two boats, one with Putnam Mayor Robert Viens and the other with state Rep. Shawn Johnston (D-North Grosvenordale), marked the first 50 ducks to cross the finish line of the 200-yard course to be the winners. The course is created on the river using floating noodles and netting. However, when the ducks were State Rep. Shawn Johnston (D-North Grosvenordale) travels dropped this year, the wind hitting the the Quinebaug River in search of 4,000-plus rubber ducks that Quinebaug River from the south were dropped into the river. The event was the 13th Annual forced the water current to flow Arc of Quinebaug Valley Rubber Duckie Race. upstream, so every duck floated underneath the bridge to the opposite Resident Cliff Buttermark, of Pomfret, said end of the racecourse. he enjoys coming to the event every year, as he “Everybody was a good sport,” said sat with a friend along the banks of the river Lamoureux. “The wind itself was blowing in Rotary Park last weekend to take in the rub- quite heavily in the wrong direction. ber ducks, live music by the Outliers and other Hopefully that will never happen again.” programs. The second RiverFire of the season commenced later in the evening following the Arc event. Dan Rovero, Democratic candidate of the 51st district state representative seat; Congressman Joe “The duck race persevered Courtney (D-Conn., 2nd District), incumbent Democrat for the Second Congressional District; and state through some tough river conditions Rep. Mae Flexer (D-Killingly), incumbent Democrat for the 44th district state representative seat, stand and were able to do what they were with Cliff Buttermark, of Pomfret, during the Rubber Duckie Race. able to do,” said Willie Bousquet, director of Parks and Recreation for Putnam, who said the crowds that attended Putnam last weekend were well behaved and family-oriented. “RiverFire in the evening was very well attended, and we had a lot of nice people that stayed and took part. It turned out to be a terrific conclu- sion to Saturday.” The first-place winner of the rubber duck race, taking home a $500 Visa gift card, was Ed Greczkowski, of Dayville. Taking home second place was Ted Gagne, of Quinebaug, winning a $500 one-year membership to Midtown Fitness in Putnam. Lauren Dignam, of Putnam, took home third place, which was a $250 Lowe’s gift card. For more information, please call The Arc at (860) 774-2827 or visit online at www.qvarc.org. For the first time ever during this event, Mother Nature played a trick on the organizers, with wind and currents on the river pushing every duck upstream, underneath the Bridge Street bridge. However, town offi- Matt Sanderson may be reached at cials, Mayor Robert Viens and state Rep. Shawn Johnston (D-North Grosvenordale) were able to retrieve the (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at ducks and finish the race. Collected donations go back to Arc’s programs, which are aimed to make a dif- Members of the Booker, Benoit and Pulliam families of Putnam [email protected]. ference in the life of a child or adult with disabilities. participated in the 13th Annual Arc of Quinebaug Valley Rubber Duckie Race last Saturday, Aug. 14.

Left, Hundreds gathered along the riverbanks of the Quinebaug River for the benefit race. Right, Volunteers load the 4,000-plus rubber ducks into the truck for the start of the race. A16 • Friday, August 20, 2010 THOMPSON VILLAGER Car enthusiasts revved up for annual cruise

BY MATT SANDERSON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER PUTNAM — Despite a water main rupturing near the Kennedy Drive and Providence Street intersection, the Fifth Annual Main Street Car Cruise saw more than 3,000 cars and thousands of people come to downtown, capping off a weekend of family-oriented outdoor events with beautiful weather. “Where can you go today and have a good time for free?” asked Dick Salvas, president of The Tri-State Cruisers, which presented the cruise. “After the cruise was over, you would- n’t have known a function like that happened. The city was left so clean. We had cars from Maine, New Hampshire, New York and New Jersey.” Hoods of vintage vehicles were popped, with older “muscle” cars showcasing their immaculately clean interiors, as well as large engines, waxed bodies and rims. Dozens of Matt Sanderson photos sports vehicles, some brand new, also More than 3,000 cars came to Putnam on Sunday, Aug. 15, for the Fifth annual Main Street Car Cruise, presented by the Tri-State Cruisers. The free cruise moved up Main were on display during the cruise. Street to Livery Street and down to Kennedy Drive along the Quinebaug River, where the majority of events occurred. Some clouds looked ominous at times during Sunday’s cruise, but the rain “A repair like this takes a considerable in the tanks, and 1 foot held up until nightfall. amount of time,” he said. [down] in the tanks is According to Bill Trayner, director of the Repairs were completed by 6 p.m. Sunday, 37,000 gallons,” he said. town’s Water Pollution Control Authority, bell which forced some car cruise staff to scram- “So, we didn’t lose much.” joints at the location of the Providence ble to divert the cruise to Church Street over Willie Bousquet, direc- Street/Kennedy Drive water main blew off. It Bridge Street and close off the area of the tor of the Putnam Parks was actually in between the Jade Garden water main break. and Recreation Restaurant and Uncle Dan’s Wine Beer & Trayner added that he could not give an Department, said the Booze. exact amount of how much water was lost, but water main break had no He credited his department’s road crew for it was not a tremendous amount. ill effects on the cruise. their expediency in controlling the spill. “I’ve seen breaks where we’ve lost 5 to 6 feet “We were able to accom- plish just about everything we set out to do,” he said, reflecting on a weekend of several outdoor events in Putnam, including a second RiverFire Aug. 14 and the 13th Annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race earlier on Saturday. “For having some big events, we had a well- mannered crowd,” Bousquet added. The Tri-State Cruisers Chris Barrett, of Colchester, with his 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS at the hold weekly cruises in the Main Street Car Cruise in Putnam. Stop & Shop parking lot in Putnam, and some of the events are benefici- ary fund-raisers. For more information, Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928- A truck does a stationary burnout during the Fifth Annual Main Street Car Cruise last Sunday, Aug. 15, in Putnam. please visit www.tri-statecruisers. com. 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@villagernewspapers. com.

Neil Messier, of Brooklyn, shows off his 1972 Volkswagen Dune Buggy along Kennedy.

Professional stunt rider Luke Emmons, along with other riders of LDA Racing, gave a motorcycle demonstration in Putnam’s municipal parking lot Sunday, Aug. 15, for the Fifth Annual Main Street Car Cruise. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, August 20, 2010 • A17 POLICE LOG Thompson able to restore several school positions Editor’s Note: The information contained in these police logs was obtained through either press releases or other public documents kept by each police special education transportation and positions, but that even with the SCHOOL tuition costs. He said he had heard newly found funds, this year’s budget department, and is considered to be the account of police. All subjects are consid- continued from page A1 ered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. there was some criticism that the was still difficult for the board and board had tried to portray the budget administrators. School officials will Brooklyn However, now some of the jobs slat- situation as more dire than it was to not be able to restore all the positions, ed to be cut will be restored. frighten the public into supporting a and had long talks with the schools’ Thursday, Aug. 12 Superintendent Dr. Michael Jolin said larger budget, but that those accusa- principals to determine which to Dylan Leeder, 18, 283 Woodward Road, Brooklyn. Charged with second-degree school administrators were able to tions are untrue. keep. harassment and breach of peace. come up with $246,000 in available “People may question as to how we “$246,000 sounds like a lot of money, funds the district can use to maintain restored that amount of money,” he but when get down to what you can do Danielson positions and programs that other- said. “We finalized the accounts in with it, it’s not as big a brush as it wise would have been cut. April for the budget, but accounts seems,” she said. “We tried to be fair Tuesday, Aug. 10 “This obviously helps a great deal,” don’t close until June 20. In education and equitable to all three schools. We Angie L. Loyd, 31, 72 Reynolds St., Apt. D, Danielson. Charged with third- Jolin said. “We went from losing $1 there is a lot of volatility,especially in gave input and ask questions of the degree assault, violation of a protective order and disorderly conduct. million of programs and services and special education plans that cannot be principals, and we are comfortable Wednesday, Aug. 11 were able to restore a quarter of them. Samantha Butts, 21, York Correctional Institution, Niantic. Charged with finalized until the end of school year. with what they decided.” We would like to do more, but we are Keep in mind that our budget is $16 Lynch acknowledged that not every- sixth-degree larceny. happy to do what we can do.” David Soto, Jr., 42, 14 Stonecroft Dr., Apt. D5, Hebron. Charged with failure to million, so when we reconcile the one’s favorite programs will be respond to infraction. The list of positions and program accounts in the last few months of the restored. For example, before the Nicholas J. Dagenais, 30, 1 Floral Ave., Apt. B, Thompson. Charged with reck- that are to be restored include a full- year, it is not uncommon to have a budget was passed, there was a push less driving, no insurance and operating an unregistered motor vehicle. time media aide, a paraprofessional variance of a few percent. $246,000 is by students and parents to keep a high Thursday, Aug. 12 and a part-time preschool teacher in about 1.5 percent of the budget.” school music teacher position. That Justin Jensen, 22, 16 Lake St., Moosup. Charged with breach of peace. the elementary school. The middle Board of Education Chair Donna position was cut in the initial budget Saturday, Aug. 14 school will also get a full-time media Lynch explained the district was able and was not one restored with the Leonardo Alvarez, 27, 16 Wardwell Court, Southbridge, Mass. Charged with aide as well as the restoration of the to save money because a student with funds. first-degree failure to appear in court and second-degree failure to appear in foreign language teacher. In the high disabilities moved out of the district. “We know that this is not a perfect court. school, an English teacher position Also, three longtime teachers retired budget and the hurt will be felt by Angela Melanson, 20, 220 Saw Mill Hill Road, Danielson. Charged with breach will be restored. Also, a part-time as part of an early-retirement incen- everyone,” Lynch said. “We tried to of peace. nurse and a literacy/numeracy coach Monday, Aug. 16 tive program. make it less painful for everyone and position will be restored to benefit the “These were longtime employees fair for everyone.” Nicholas Salony, 22, 37 Starr Road, Thompson. Charged with two counts of district as a whole. first-degree failure to appear in court and two counts of second-degree failure we will certainly miss, but in this dif- to appear in court. Jolin said the $246,000 for the posi- ficult budget climate, their retirement Rich Hosford can be reached by Christian Taylor, 27, 922 North Main St., Danielson. Charged with violation of tions came from a variety of sources, makes it easier,” she said. phone at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or by e- a protective order. including teachers taking an early- Lynch said she is glad to have the mail at [email protected]. retirement incentive and savings on Eastford opportunity to restore some of the Monday, Aug. 9 Ward Iverson, 38, Hartford Turnpike, Eastford. Charged with driving a motor UConn offers look at invasive species vehicle while intoxicated, drinking alcohol while driving, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, failure to display registration STORRS — The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working available. The symposium program, registration form, and failure to obey signal. Group will present “Challenges and Successes: Working and other information are available on the CIPWG web- Cooperatively to Manage Invasive Plants”, a one-day sym- site: www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg Killingly posium at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, on Please send registration and checks (payable to The Thursday, October 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. University of Connecticut) to: Donna Ellis, University of Tuesday, Aug. 10 The symposium will address the importance of native Connecticut, Department of Plant Science & Landscape Michael F. Daly,22, 37 Green St., Putnam. Charged with second-degree failure habitats, how invasive species harm these habitats, and Architecture, 1390 Storrs Road, Unit 4163, Storrs, CT 06269- to appear in court. why cooperative efforts are vital to understanding and 4163. Included in the cost of admission are an information Wednesday, Aug. 11 Dennis M. Galarza, 27, 451 Tiffany St., Brooklyn. Charged with three counts of managing our natural landscapes. packet, parking, lunch, snacks and beverages. first-degree failure to appear in court, three counts of second-degree failure to All who are interested in invasive plant issues are invit- For more information, contact Donna Ellis at (860) 486- appear in court and failure to respond to an infraction. ed to attend. This symposium seeks to draw together 6448; email [email protected]. Todd S. Foshay, 42, 283 Woodward Road, Brooklyn. Charged with disorderly municipal staff (parks and recreation, public conduct and violation of a protective order. works, inland wetlands/conservation commis- Thursday, Aug. 12 sions), nursery, tree and landscape profession- Matthew M. Cusson, 22, 231 Slater Hill Road, Dayville. Charged with driving a als, educators, students, landscape architects, motor vehicle while intoxicated and failure to drive in the established lane. gardening enthusiasts, state and federal Michael A. Shaw, 24, 916 North Main St., Killingly. Charged with first-degree employees, members of conservation organiza- failure to appear in court. tions and the public into a discussion of the Michael A. Giacomuzzi, 27, 188 Putnam Pike, Killingly.Charged with threatening and breach of peace. challenges presented by invasive plants and Friday, Aug. 13 how we can promote native plants by managing Kenneth A. Laprey,48, 34 Highview Dr., Killingly.Charged with violation of a invasives. protective order. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Bernd Brandon J. Stewart, 22, 32 Hawkins St., Danielson. Charged with fourth- Blossey of Cornell University. Dr. Blossey’s degree sexual assault, risk of injury to a minor and breach of peace. presentation is titled “The Power of Choice: William Perron, 53, 319 Hartford Pike, Dayville. Charged with third-degree New Frontiers in Invasive Plant Management assault, reckless endangerment, interfering with a police officer, disorderly and Conservation.” Concurrent afternoon ses- conduct and breach of peace. sions will include the Saturday, Aug. 14 industry perspective – Oscar T. Harper, 23, 560 Coomer Hill Road, Apt. B., Killingly. Charged with what’s working, early breach of peace. Samuel E. Boyd, 34, 48 Cranberry Meadow Road, Spencer, Mass. Charged with detection & rapid breach of peace. response; invasives Stephanie Stills, 40, 8 Leander St., Danielson. Charged with sixth-degree larce- management ny and first-degree criminal trespassing. research; invaded Sunday, Aug. 15 forests; Cooperative Gary P. Woodman Jr., 28, South Main St., Brooklyn. Charged with second- Weed Management degree failure to appear in court. Areas and local suc- Tuesday, Aug. 17 cess stories. Research Samantha Gardner, 20, 480 Main St., Apt. 205, Willimantic. Charged with fail- posters and other edu- ure to appear in court. cational exhibits will be featured through- Putnam out the day. Saturday, Aug. 14 Pesticide recertifi- Jessica L. Northup, 33, 468 Liberty Highway,Putnam. Charged with disorder- cation credits and a ly conduct. variety of other con- tinuing education Thompson credits will be offered. Early registration Wednesday, Aug. 11 (postmarked by Sept. Kyle J. Salony, 21, 657 Old Wauregan Road, Brooklyn. Charged with sixth- 18) is $40. The fee is $55 degree larceny and interfering with a police officer. if postmarked after Thursday, Aug. 12 September 18 or for Zachary Mead, 19, 685 Thompson Road, Thompson. Charged with third-degree assault, threatening and breach of peace. walk-in registrations. Paul Majcher,41, 128 Brickyard Road, Preston. Charged with a driving a motor Student fee, with ID, is vehicle while intoxicated, disobeying a police officer’s signal and failure to $25. 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trying to raise $2.5 million from the able addition to the team. Sylvia atric practice in Northeast have no costs for any of the towns. DANENHOWERS community for the project. The Danenhower has years of experi- Connecticut has convinced me of It is estimated that it will provide continued from page A1 total cost of the facility is estimat- ence as a real estate agent, has a the enormous need to expand between 75 and 100 full- and part- ed to be between $10 million and good grasp of the community and healthy lifestyle options, not only time positions. The facility will area. The new Regional $13 million, much of which will be has many connections throughout for my young patients, but for all have a 25-meter indoor swimming Community YMCA will be located met with grants and foundational the area. age levels living here. Offering pro- pool, a health and wellness center, in Putnam’s new technology park support. “Woody has had a life of experi- grams with a central focus on gathering places for groups and off of Kennedy Drive and will be a Campaign Trustee Laurence ence in the region working with improving our health, coupled individuals, and community branch of the Greater Hartford Hale said he was glad to have the kids as a pediatrician,” Hale said. with the YMCA values of ‘Caring, spaces. program. Danenhowers involved in the proj- “He really has first-hand experi- Honesty, Respect and Though there is still a lot of work In their new position, the ect. Woody Danenhower has been a ence with kids who have had many Responsibility’ will, without a to be done raising funds, Dr. Danenhowers will be responsible pediatrician at Day Kimball opportunities [for recreation and doubt, change all our lives for the Danenhower said he was proud of for overseeing the efforts of the Hospital for nearly 35 years, and fitness programs] and those who better.” the progress made thus far. fund-raising committees and coor- Hale said his experience working haven’t, and he knows different Dr. Danenhower acknowledged “The progress we are making is dinating the efforts of the other with people and his passion for experiences impact health. Sylvia that many organizations in the good, steady and solid, and I’m volunteers. Currently, the group is health and fitness make him a valu- has been involved in project for area offer recreation and health pleased with how the community is many years and knows the area as related activities to children and responding and that many people a Realtor. She has an interest in adults in the community. However, are enthusiastic,” he said. “I know seeing the area improved by having he said, there is no central location it will take a lot of hard work but YMCA here.” where children from different com- everyone made a commitment to be Dr. Danenhower said he became munities can meet that offers a there and do it.” interested in the project because he wide variety of programs all under To find out more, to receive an e- feels that a YMCA facility would be adult supervision. newsletter or to get involved, visit a benefit for the community. After “What we’re trying to do is offer www.regionalcommunityYMCA.or years of working with children, he more opportunities for boys and g or e-mail said, he knows that having access girls to find something to do,” he [email protected] to physical fitness programs can said. “Something that is positive in . make a big difference in the health so many ways for them.” of young people. According to the plans set out by Rich Hosford can be reached by “Sylvia and I are pleased to join the Regional YMCA, the facility, phone at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or this effort to bring a YMCA com- when built, will serve the towns of by e-mail at rich@villagernewspa- munity center, with a swimming Brooklyn, Eastford, Killingly, pers.com. pool, to our region,” said Dr. Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Danenhower. “My 35 years in pedi- Thompson and Woodstock and will

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TOWN OF WOODSTOCK NOTICE TO CREDITORS or Ext 327. RESPOND NO LATER THAN AUGUST 31ST. The Zoning Board of Appeals has Such sessions are held solely for appeals on Such sessions are held solely for appeals on scheduled a Public Hearing for August 24, ESTATE OF MATHILDA JANE LANZEN- MOTOR VEHICLES for the October 2009 Motor Vehicles for the October 2009 Grand 2010 at 7:00 p.m., Woodstock Town Hall, 415 DORFER, AKA M. Jane Lanzendorfer, AKA Grand List. List. Route 169, lower level, conference room B, Jane Lanzendorfer, AKA Mathilda Cassidy Sessions will be held in the Assessor’s Office Sessions will be held in the Assessor’s Office to hear the following: #10-02 Douglas (10-017) at the Town Hall Office Building at 415 Route at the Town Hall Office Building at 815 Wootton, 216 County Road (Map 7276, 169, Woodstock, CT Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, CT. Block 22, Lot 5A-5) – Certificate of approval The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court Notice given of sessions held to conform to Notice given of sessions to conform to sec- of location for motor vehicle repair license of Probate, District of Pomfret, by decree section 12-110 of the General Statutes of the tion 12-110 of the General Statutes of the (Section 14.54 CGS). Chair William Brower dated August 10, 2010, ordered that all State of Connecticut. State of Connecticut. August 13, 2010 claims must be presented to the fiduciary at BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS August 20, 2010 the address below. Failure to promptly pre- Frederick M. Chmura Frances Roy, Chairman sent any such claim may result in the loss of Nancy J. Nystrom Sara Laughlin NOTICE TO CREDITORS rights to recover on such claim. Edward N. Larson, Chairman Scott Antonson Janis E. Beltis, Clerk August 20, 2010 August 20, 2010 ESTATE OF RONALD G. COLLINS (10-016) The fiduciary is: LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court Daryl E. Lanzendorfer, Town of Thompson THOMPSON INLAND WETLANDS of Probate, District of Pomfret, by decree 689 Mashamoquet Road, Board of Assessment Appeals COMMISSION dated August 10, 2010, ordered that all Pomfret Center, CT 06259 Citizens of Thompson are hereby informed The Inland Wetlands Commission voted claims must be presented to the fiduciary at that the Board of Assessment Appeals for the on the following applications at their, August the address below. Failure to promptly pre- August 20, 2010 Town of Thompson will hold its sessions on 10, 2010 meeting: sent any such claim may result in the loss of the following dates: 1). APPROVED: Permit Application #10- rights to recover on such claim. LEGAL NOTICE September 7th 2010- Tuesday, beginning at 07-01, Tri-State Baptist Church, 96 Janis E. Beltis, Clerk TOWN OF WOODSTOCK 6:30pm Quinebaug Road, Map 38, Block 97, Lot 2-1. The fiduciary is: BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS September 13th 2010- Monday, beginning at To conduct regulated activities associated Citizens of Woodstock are hereby informed 6:30pm with the phased construction of a church with Patrick H. Collins that the Board of Assessment Appeals for the September 14th 2010- Tuesday beginning at accompanying parking, septic system, well, c/o George H Jackson, III, Town of Woodstock will hold its sessions on 6:30pm grading multipurpose grass field and parish Jackson, Harris, Hubert & Kelley, LLC, the following date: PLEASE CALL THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE hall. Date of receipt 7-8-10. 245 Main Street, Danielson, CT 06239 September 13, 2010-Monday, WITH YOUR NAME AND TELEPHONE Francesca Morano, Chairman beginning at 6:00PM NUMBER AT 860-923-2259; YOU WILL BE Inland Wetland Commission August 20, 2010 Appointments must be made by calling NOTIFIED BY MAIL AS TO THE TIME OF August 20, 2010 the Assessor’s Office at 928-6929 Ext 326 YOUR APPOINTMENT. PLEASE VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 20, 2010 B3 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to sjarvis@villagernewspapers.com, or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Arthur Maurice St. Jean, 62 Dr. Roger Reopel, 65 WOODSTOCK — Arthur Maurice St. Jean, and served in Vietnam from SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Dr. Roger International College in Springfield, teach- 62, of 1619 Route 171, died Thursday, Aug. 12. 1966 through 1969, earning a Reopel, 65, passed away in his lifelong home ing psychology. He served on the Bay Path He leaves his loving wife and soul mate, Bronze Star, a Bronze Star with at 240 Ashland Ave. Sunday, Aug. 15, sur- School Committee representing Southbridge Linda (Johnson) St. Jean; a son, Jason St. V Device and a Purple Heart. rounded by his family. He was diagnosed and later served as vice chair on the Jean of Linwood, N.J., and his wife Jennifer; He worked several years at with cancer on May 25, 2010, that spread and Southbridge School Committee. two stepdaughters, Jennifer Harris and Builders Village in Killingly paralyzed him. Dr. Reopel then retired and opened his own Angela Withers and her fiancé Steve and several more in the facili- He leaves his wife of 35 years, Jeannette M. educational consulting business, Child Nowakowski; his mother, Marguerite St. ties department of Crabtree & Evelyn in (Lombardi) Reopel; his father, Moise Reopel, Advocacy Resources and Education Inc., Jean, of Brooklyn; four sisters, Mary Corey of Woodstock. of Southbridge; and his sister, Patricia with his friend, Dr. Robert Kirk, a clinical Killingly, Leona Mainville of Brooklyn, Gail In his free time, Mr. St. Jean was an avid Reopel, of Southbridge. psychologist. St. Jean of Brooklyn and Doreen Berube of fisherman and bird-watcher. Born in Southbridge, he was the son of the In his younger years, Dr. Reopel enjoyed Killingly; six grandchildren, Samantha, A memorial Mass was held at St. James late Josephine (Sanek) Reopel. helping his father with his harness racing Allison, Sebastian, Madison, Elijah and Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, Tuesday, Dr. Reopel started his path of educating horses. He was a very family oriented person Laura; a great-grandson, Jason; and several Aug. 17. The Smith & Walker Funeral Home, children when he received his Bachelor of and enjoyed spending time with his family. nieces, nephews and friends. of Putnam, handled arrangements. Arts from New England College in Henniker, His funeral will be held Friday, Aug. 20, He was predeceased by his father, Maurice His family requests that donations in his N.H., in 1970. He taught physics and chem- from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 St. Jean, of Brooklyn. memory may be made to the Connecticut istry at Marianapolis Preparatory School in Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11 Born Sept. 9, 1947 in Putnam, he was the Audubon Society. Thompson, Conn., and he was also the coach a.m. in Notre Dame Church, 446 Main St., eldest child of Maurice St. Jean and To share a memory with his family,“light a of the soccer team during his tenure with the Southbridge. Burial will be in St. George Marguerite (Renaud) St. Jean. candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. school. He then received his master’s in psy- Cemetery, Southbridge. Calling hours in the Mr. St. Jean was a veteran of the U.S. Army chology in 1975 and became the special edu- funeral home were held Thursday, Aug. 19, cation director and school psychologist for from 5 to 8 p.m. the North Brookfield Regional School Donations may be made to the American Clara S. Prieto, 66 System. While working, Dr. Reopel achieved Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies MA 01701. PLAINFIELD — Clara S. Prieto, 66, of Plainfield, Jose A. Garcia of Plainfield and and in 1998 a doctorate of educational psy- Please visit Windsor Avenue, died Friday, Aug. 6, at Jose M. Garcia of New York; her daughter, chology.After receiving his doctorate, he was www.morrillfuneralhome.com. William Backus Hospital. Ana Prieto, of Plainfield; many brothers and an associate professor at American She was the loving wife of Ramon L. sisters; and many grandchildren and great- Garcia. grandchildren. Born in 1943 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, A Mass of Christian Burial was held she was the daughter of Clara (Roman) Thursday, Aug. 12, at St. Mary Church of the Edward J. Ziobrowski, 92 Prieto, of Worcester, Mass., and the late Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. MANCHESTER — Edward For more than 30 years, Mr. Cecilio Prieto. Burial followed in St. Mary Cemetery. J. Ziobrowski, 92, passed away Ziobrowski worked as a mail- In addition to her husband and mother, she Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Tuesday,Aug. 10, in his home. man in Putnam, Brooklyn and leaves her sons, Raymon L. Garcia of Putnam, handled arrangements. He was the loving husband Pomfret Center. of the late Jeannette He and Jeannette retired to (Bartocha) Ziobrowski for 57 Lakeland, Fla., and enjoyed 23 years. years at Foxwood Lake Estates David A. DeParasis, 75 He leaves his sons, Joseph before he returned to Connecticut five years Ziobrowski and his wife ago. THOMPSON — David DeParasis, he was born in Nov. 7, 1934, in Susan of Manchester and John Ziobrowski of Mr. Ziobrowski was also a member of the A. DeParasis, 75, of Porter Williamsport. Chepachet, R.I.; his daughters, Ann Parziale Putnam Polish Club, serving as the financial Plain Road, passed away Mr. DeParasis was a finishing foreman for and her husband Thomas of Rye, N.H., and secretary,and the Albert J. Breault VFW Post unexpectedly at Day Williamsport Manufacturing Co., but relocat- Stephanie Ziobrowski and her husband David 1523. Kimball Hospital Aug. 1. ed to North Grosvenordale in 1956 with Jens Barbour of Barnardsville, N.C.; his brother, Relatives and friends are invited to visit He leaves his wife of 55 Risom Design until it closed. He worked with Edwin Ziobrowski, and his wife Delores of with his family from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, years, Mary Ann (Askey) Ethan Allen and Helikon until he retired. Mesa, Ariz.; his sisters, Stasia Ziobrowski of Aug. 21, in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 DeParasis; his children, For many years, Mr. DeParasis was a Danbury and Blanche Mayo and her husband Church St., Putnam, followed by a Christian David “Barry” of Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 66 in Bernard of Putnam; eight grandchildren and funeral at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial Dayville, Michele and husband Al Chin of Thompson. He was a lifetime member of the several great-grandchildren. will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Billerica, Mass., Brian of Plainfield and Woodstock Fair and a Woodstock Fair Born in Fitchburg, Mass., he was the son of Memorial donations may be made to VFW Melanie Manzoli at home; nine grandchil- Committee member, helping with entertain- the late Frank and Eva (Jankot) Ziobrowski. National Headquarters, 406 West 34th St., dren; Stacey DeParasis, Maddie D. Chin, ment. He was a partner of the Red Chimney Mr. Ziobrowski was a highly decorated Kansas City, Missouri 64111. Heather, Holly and Brian DeParasis, Hunting Lodge in Pennsylvania. His hobbies member of the U.S. Army, serving in World For the guestbook, please visit Michael, Chris, Shawn (Sandra) Hamilton, included coin collecting, photography, wood- War II as well as the Korean Conflict. He also www.GilmanAndValade.com. and Matthew Smart; two great-grandchil- working and hunting. Mr. DeParasis was a served in the Army Reserves, retiring in 1978 dren, Grant and Alexander; his brothers and lifetime member of the NRA. as sergeant first class. sister, Orlando, Vittorio (Sarah), Edward The funeral Mass was held Friday, Aug. 6, (Marie) of Williamsport, Pa., Silvio (Donna) at Saint Joseph Church, 20 Main St., North of Jersey Shore, Pa., Joseph (Jane) of St. Grosvenordale. Petersburg, Fla., and Amelia (Ken) Rinker of Memorial donations may be made in his Helen K. Lupien, 74 Montoursville, Pa.; and many nieces and memory to Thompson Boy Scout Troup 66, nephews. c/o Connecticut Rivers Council, 60 Darlin St, DANIELSON — Helen K. Lupien, 74, beloved tial as a young teacher at local area high He was predeceased by an adopted sister, East Hartford, CT 06128. wife of Dr. Hervey A. Lupien, of Broad Street schools. Linda Walton, and two infant brothers. For guestbook, visit in Danielson, died at Day Kimball Hospital in She married soon after college to a young A son of Edward and Maria (Poretta) www.GilmanAndValade.com. Putnam Saturday, Aug. 14. attorney, A. Richard Karkutt Jr. of Putnam, She leaves her husband of 42 years, Dr. and together they had four children. In 1967, Hervey A. Lupien of Danielson, and her chil- she married the love of her life, Dr. Hervey A. Dorothy Pariseau, 89 dren, Kathy “Kate” Karkutt and son-in-law Len Lupien. She became stepmother to his seven Stavis of Thompson; son “Chip” Karkutt of children and together they had a daughter, DANIELSON — Dorothy Elizabeth “Dotty” and Janet. California; and daughters Mary Karkutt-Kulak Jean. Pariseau, 89, of King Street, died Tuesday Born April 14, 1921, in Pawtucket, R.I., she and grandson Eduardo of Haddam, Trish A wonderful self-taught international cook Aug. 10, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. was the daughter of the late George and Karkutt of Groton and Jean Lupien of Los and dinner party hostess, Mrs. Lupien opened She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Aurelie (Caouette) Langevin. Angeles, Calif. Her extended family includes: “My Kitchen” Restaurant on Canal Street in Pariseau. They were married Nov. 28, 1940. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Dr. and Mrs. Roland Lupien and grandchil- Putnam in 1980. Famous for its homestyle He died July 6, 1989. Friday, Aug. 13, at St. James Church, 12 dren, Christopher and Leslie of Pomfret; cooking and 1940’s themed Americana décor, it She leaves a son, Gerald Pariseau, of Franklin St. Burial was in Westfield Marie Ross and significant other Jimmy received a 2-star rating from the “New York Moosup; a daughter, Carol Pariseau Cinami, Cemetery. The Gagnon and Costello Funeral Chapdelaine and grandchildren Ron, David Times.” Her passion for simply cooked, good of Danielson; her grandchildren, Dawn Home, 33 Reynolds St., directed the arrange- and Julie; Richard Lupien and fiancée Tracy tasting food inspired her to share the “My Pariseau of Atlanta, Ga., Melissa Colli of ments. Chrzanowski and grandchildren Racine and Kitchen” recipes and family tales as a weekly Wauregan, Beth Fontaine of Moosup, Donations may be made in her memory to Ricky Jr.; Rita Marie and Lenny Dexter and columnist for the “Norwich Bulletin.” Deanna Elliott and her husband Glenn of the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift grandchildren Tyler and Lindsey; stepson Mrs. Lupien was a strongly opinionated and Woodstock, and Rick Cinami Jr. and his wife Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, John Lupien, Joseph and Tammy Lupien and politically active woman, and her next endeav- Julie of Hampton; great-grandchildren, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5015. grandchildren Joseph Jr. and Nicole and Mark or was a successful run for the Killingly Board Samantha, Timothy,Alecia and Hurley; a sis- To share a memory with the family,“light a Lupien and grandsons Joshua, Jeremy; and of Education, on which she served for 16 years. ter-in-law Jackie Langevin; several nieces candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. several great-grandchildren. She also leaves Several of her accomplishments included and nephews; a special friend, Ruth cousins William Ryan of Titusville, Fla., Joe improvements in the Media Department and Ryan of Milwaukee, Wisc., and John Ryan of the No Zero Grading Policy and, together with Chevrette; and her special caregivers, Lillian Buffalo, N.Y., along with many nieces and her committee members, laying the ground- nephews and their children. Her Bulgarian work for the new Killingly High School. family includes: Dr. and Mrs. Vesslin Tomov During this time, the Lupiens generously Dorothy Ratcliffe, 89 and grandchildren Aiden, Sophie and Dylan of opened their home to five Bulgarian exchange Haverstown, Pa., Radoslav and Jill Shipkoff students, who are now a treasured part of the WELLS, Maine — Dorothy Theresa daughter of Robert and Dorothy O. T. and grandson Samuel of Washington D.C., Dr. extended Lupien family. (Graham) Ratcliffe, 89, formerly of 50 Poplar (Heritage) Graham. She graduated from Vladimir Voynov of Gaithersburg, Md., Dr. After leaving the school board in 2007, Mrs. Park Drive, Wells, went to be with the Lord Worcester High School of Commerce. and Mrs. George Voynov and grandchildren Lupien took delight in overseeing the cultiva- Sunday, Aug. 8. She had been a resident of Mrs. Ratcliffe was employed at the former Lily and Clive of Des Moines, Iowa, and Dr.and tion of her beautiful rose garden, wintering in Quaboag on the Common Nursing Home in Norton Co., now St. Gobain Abrasives, as a Mrs. Chris Chervenkof and their children of Naples, Fla., and pampering her Himalayan West Brookfield since Sept. 1, 2009. senior clerk in the Traffic Department. Woodstock. and Persian cats. She leaves a brother, James F.Graham, and She was a member of both the First She was predeceased by her brother, William Mrs. Lupien was an organ donor and donat- wife Margery of Beverly Hills, Fla., with Presbyterian Church of Worcester and St. Smith; her beloved surrogate parents, “Aunt ed her corneas to the Connecticut Eye Bank. whom she wintered for several years; two sis- David’s Episcopal Church in Kennebunk, Lura and Uncle Bill Ryan”; and her cousin, The family would like to thank Dr. Lee ters, Hilda A. Benson of Brooksville, Fla., Maine. She was a member of the Sessions Michael Ryan. Wesler and Dr. Lisa Kantor for the excellent and Margaret L. Loss of Danielson, Conn.; a and the Altar Guild and was a volunteer at Helen, or Mrs. Lupien as she preferred to be care they provided her over the past few years stepson, John M. Ratcliffe, and wife Joyce of the St. David’s Budget Box. Mrs. Ratcliffe called, was born in Providence, R.I., on May 11, that extended her life and enabled to spend Englewood, Fla., and South Yarmouth, read her Bible in its entirety each year and 1936, to the late Edith Voter Smith and William more time with her family and good friends Mass.; four step-granddaughters, Brenda faithfully donated to organizations that pro- Smith. doing the many things she loved. Gilbert of Wales, Mass., and Lisa Xiarhos, vide Bibles around the world. She was influenced at an early age by the A celebration of Mrs. Lupien’s life will be Donna Ratcliffe and Laurie Simonian, all of The funeral was held at the First Sisters of Mercy, while attending St. Mary’s held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Harvest Cape Cod, Mass.; several nephews and Presbyterian Church, 125 Holden St., Bayview Academy in Riverside, R.I, where she Restaurant in Pomfret. The Tillinghast nieces; and seven step-great-grandchildren. Worcester, Mass., Saturday, Aug. 14, followed graduated in 1954. These experiences were the Funeral Home, 433 Main St., Danielson, is in She was predeceased by her first husband, by burial at the Worcester County Memorial source of her many humorous anecdotes. She charge of arrangements. then earned a Bachelor of Arts in mathemat- Donations may be made to the Helen K. George J. Vincent, who died in 1975; her sec- Park, Paxton, Mass. Nordgren Memorial ics from Annhurst College in Woodstock, grad- Lupien Memorial Scholarship Fund at ond husband, Milton Ratcliffe, who died in Chapel, 300 Lincoln St., Worcester, directed uating in 1958. Killingly High School, 369 Main St., Danielson, 2002; a brother, Robert A. Graham; sisters the arrangements. Mrs. Lupien combined this love of learning CT 06239, Attn: Kristine. Edna-Mae E. Graham, Florence Goodell and In lieu of flowers, donations may be made and desire to help others achieve their poten- Jean E. Wagner; stepson Douglas C. Ratcliffe; to First Presbyterian Church of Worcester or and a step-great-grandson, USMC Cpl. St. David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St., Nicholas G. Xiarhos, who gave his life in bat- Kennebunk, ME 04043. tle in Afghanistan in July 2009. To leave an online condolence message, M. Dorothy Cutler, 88 Born in Worcester, Mass., she was the please visit NordgrenMemorialChapel.com. WEBSTER, Mass. — M. great-great-granddaughter. Dorothy Cutler, 88, died She was predeceased by a son, James peacefully Aug. 9 at Thompson. Send all obituary Oakwood Nursing Home Born in Webster, she was a daughter of the notices to the with her family at her side. late Joseph and Marie (Diana) Robidoux. She Putnam Villager, Her husband, Joseph lived many years in Worcester, Leicester and Cutler, died in 2003. Webster. P.O. Box 196, Her first husband, Her funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, Woodstock, CT Erving Thompson, died in Aug. 12, in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 06281, or by 1975. East Main St. Burial was in Notre Dame e-mail to sjarvis@ She leaves her daughter, Janice Brooks of Cemetery, Worcester. villager Chinle, Ariz.; a son, Edward Thompson, of The Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 newspapers.com. Woodstock, Conn.; three stepsons, Curt, Craig Schofield Ave., Dudley, directed the arrange- and Bruce Cutler, all in Massachusetts; eight ments. grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and a B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 20, 2010 OBITUARIES Helen Louise Beers Fontaine, 93 Lisa Marie Cullinan, 48 THOMPSON — Helen She was predeceased by her sister, DUDLEY, Mass. — Lisa Marie Cullinan, 48, Mrs. Cullinan was an incurable optimist, Louise Beers Fontaine, 93, Florence Hill, in 2010. passed away at home on Aug. 8. gifted in all types of needlework, drawing of Mountain Hill Road, Born Feb. 15, 1917, in Hartford, she was the She leaves her father and stepmother, and sewing. She was an excellent cook and a North Grosvenordale, died daughter of the late Frank and Lucy (Duety) Donald and Dorothy Shong, of Oxford; her talented gardener who had all fingers green, Wednesday evening, Aug. Beers. mother,C. Anne (Peters) Daniels, of Murrells not just her thumb. She was a magnet for all 4, at home. Mrs. Fontaine was a communicant of St. Inlet, S.C.; her son, David Whitney, of types of animals and children were drawn to She was the beloved wife Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale. She Webster; her daughters, Kara Cullinan of her. She was a collector of strays, either ani- of Ferdinand Fontaine, enjoyed sewing and crossword puzzles. Worcester and Kerri Cullinan of mal or human. who died in 1987. Devoted to her family,she was a loving caring Grosvenordale, Conn.; her brother, Paradis Funeral Home in Oxford assisted She leaves her eight chil- mother, grandmother, great-grandmother Christopher Shong, of Charlottesville, Va.; the family with arrangements. Funeral ser- dren: Virginia (Corey) Zaloudek and her hus- and great-great-grandmother. her sister, Laura Dworman (Alan), of vices and burial will be private. band Bernard of Coventry, R.I., Arthur The funeral was held Tuesday, Aug. 10, Paxton; her former husband, David Cullinan, Donations in her name may be made to St. “Buster” Corey Jr. and his wife Patricia of from the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, of Connecticut; and much loved nieces and Jude’s Hospital or the S.P.C.A. Putnam, Linda (Corey) Groh and her hus- 148 Grove St., Putnam, with a Mass of nephews. Please visit band Lawrence of Thompson, Janice (Corey) Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, 12 She was predeceased by an infant son, www.paradisfuneralhome.com. Herrick and husband Mark of North Main St., North Grosvenordale. Burial was Daniel Cullinan. Grosvenordale, with whom she made her in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements were home, Nancy (Corey) Mahon and her hus- handled by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, band Edmund of Philadelphia, Tenn., Diane 148 Grove St., Putnam. (Corey) Adams and her husband James of In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Theresa A. Alexander, 82 Wauregan, Alan Corey and his wife Susan of in her memory to Hospice of Northeastern PUTNAM — Theresa A. Alexander, 82, of Mrs. Alexander worked as a bobbin winder Union, and Frank Corey of Brooklyn; her sis- Connecticut, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Providence Street, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, at for Belding-Heminway in Putnam for 25 ter, Elizabeth Cowles, of Avon; 30 grandchil- To share a memory with her family, “light Day Kimball Hospital. years, retiring in 1963. dren, 49 great-grandchildren and 13 great- a candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. She was the loving wife of the late Charles She was a member of the VFW Women’s great grandchildren. W. Alexander Sr. Auxiliary. She leaves her two sons and their families, Relatives and friends are invited to visit Charles W. Alexander Jr., his wife Mary and with her family from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, their daughter Chelsea of Abington, and Aug. 20, at the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Michael A. Alexander, his partner, Laurie Church St., Putnam with a funeral service at Wlaszkiewicz, and their children, Jesse and 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will Jean Claire Holt, 74 Robyn of Putnam. follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Central DANIELSON — Jean Claire Holt, 74, resid- Her hobbies included cooking, crafts, cro- She was predeceased by her brothers, Village. ing at the Regency Heights of Danielson, cheting and knitting. Her social and outgoing Romeo, Edward and Ernest Guertin, and her Donations may be made to the American died peacefully at Day Kimball Hospital after demeanor made her special to many people. sisters, Pauline Augusto and Florence Jolley. Diabetes Association, 1701 North her struggle with a long-term illness. For the past 20 years, Mrs. Holt lived at the Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311. She was the wife of her loving and dedicat- skilled nursing facility now called Regency the late Elzear and Laura (Gagne) Guertin. ed husband, Donald M. Holt of 57 years. He Heights of Danielson. The staff throughout had been by her side every day throughout the years was dedicated to her care, and her her very difficult journey. They were mar- family thanks them all for making her life ried July 11, 1953. more tolerable and her burdens a little less. Leon R. Pawlikowski, 69 She dedicated her heart and soul to loving She gained new and lasting friendships with her family: daughter Brenda (Holt) Brownell many of the staff. CENTRAL VILLAGE — late Leon and Sylvia (Koski) Pawlikowski. of Brooklyn; her sons, David Holt (passed Mrs. Holt was a member of Kingdom Hall Leon R. Pawlikowski, 69, Mr. Pawlikowski worked as an artificial away May 2006), Brian Holt of Hartford and in Danielson, which had been a source of of Kennedy Drive, died inseminator in the dairy industry for Bruce Holt of Willington; her foster children, spiritual support for many years. Friday, Aug. 13, at Tobey Eastern A.I. and Genex. Charlie Haas of Brooklyn, Wesley Haas of She will be remembered for her strength of Hospital, Wareham, Mass. He was a member of the N.R.A and the Ocean City, N.J., and Helen Duane of Hope character, love of life and will to live despite He leaves his son, Robert Appalachian Mountain Club. He enjoyed Valley, R.I.; four grandchildren; three great- her shortcomings, her devoted dedication to Pawlikowski, and his wife fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and gar- grandchildren; four nieces and nephews; and her husband and family, and sharing laughs Judy of Rome, N.Y.; his dening. several cousins. and memories with family and friends. She daughter Candice Guli, Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Her sisters were Pearl (Laflamme) Genest always loved a good joke. and her husband Jim of his family from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday,Aug. 22, at and Violet (Laflamme) Mulvaney, now A private service will be held at Tillinghast Pomfret Center; his grandchildren, Celeste, the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., deceased. Funeral Home in Danielson, followed by pri- Randy, Todd, Casey, Cody and Corinne; his Putnam. A funeral Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Born Sept. 1, 1935, in Danielson, she was vate burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. former wife, Barbara Pawlikowski McDuffie, in the funeral home. the beloved daughter of Mary (Farrell) and “We will all miss you very much and know of Putnam; his brother, Arnold Pawlikowski, Memorial donations may be made to the Arthur Laflamme. She was a student at St. you have finally found peace. Mom, you are and his wife Eileen of Hampton; his close Diabetes Association, Suite 105, 306 James School and Killingly High School. free to walk with God. See you someday.Love, friend, Deb Chieppa, of Sterling; and his Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457. Mrs. Holt was employed in various cus- all of us.” beloved dog Lily. For the guestbook please, visit tomer service roles, as well as homemaker, Born in Willimantic, he was the son of the www.GilmanAndValade.com. prior to her illness in 1985. Jessie C. Jacob, 108 WEBSTER, Mass. — daughter of the late Zenon and Alida Katherine K. Harris, 51 Jessie C. Jacob, 108, the (Perreault) LaLiberte. ONECO — Katherine K. Harris, 51, of and many nieces and nephews and friends, town’s oldest resident, for- Mrs. Jacob worked in the Jacobs Store and Deerfield Drive, died Friday,Aug. 13, at home including her special friend, Sharon merly of Stephen Drive, Grey Den, both in Webster.She was the oldest with her family by her side. Tetreault. died Wednesday, Aug. 4, at member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church She leaves her friend and soul mate, Born in Hartford on Dec. 20, 1958, she was Webster Manor. and the Ladies of St. Anne. Joseph Provost, with whom she made her the daughter of the late James Kamm and Her husband of 64 years, Mrs. Jacob was a devoted wife, mother and home; daughters Melinda Beaudry and Joan (Taber) Couture. Alfred Jacob, died in 1998. grandmother. She loved her grandchildren fiancé Seth Bottone of Brooklyn and Kristy Mrs. Harris worked at Staples in She leaves two daugh- and her caregivers at Webster Manor. Barth and husband Brandon of Oneco; her Wauregan for many years and later at ters, Lorraine LaFountain Her funeral was held Saturday, Aug. 7, at brothers and sisters, Robert Kamm and wife Foxwoods Resort Casino. and her husband Henry of Webster and the Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, with a Aurele of Central Village, Robin Dessert of Burial will be at the convenience of the Madeline Wheeler and her husband James of Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 Central Village, Belinda Tetreault and hus- family. Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Webster; five grandchildren; 10 great-grand- East Main St., Webster. Burial followed in band Steven of Louisiana, James Kamm and St., Danielson, directed the arrangements. children; five great-great grandchildren; and Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Webster. wife Shamona of Danielson, and Daniel Donations in her memory may be made to several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be Kamm and wife Wendy of Killingly; a grand- ECHO Cancer Foundation, 330 Washington She was predeceased by three brothers and made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, c/o daughter, Emily Beaudry, whom she adored; St., Suite 220, Norwich, CT 06360. two sisters. Rectory, 18 East Main St., Webster, MA 01570. Born in Southbridge, Mass., she was the Anchoring faith and hope in Jesus

“We have this hope as an anchor for the ly over the falls. ficient Savior for every situation in life. Do only through the Cross of Jesus Christ. Your soul, firm and secure” I think these two signs you have an anchor that holds when the world confidence might currently be in your job, – Hebrews 6:19. BEYOND could provide the founda- throws all it has at you? success, money, possessions, position, power, tion for a national cam- But then the second question is just as your own goodness or your own wisdom. Be ost of us have had the opportunity to THE PEWS paign for the Church in important, “Do you know how to use it?” forewarned — you’re going to need a better visit Niagara Falls, one of the most America. “Do You Have an I remember being on a boat with a friend. anchor than what these things provide. These Mawesome sights in North America. Anchor?” “Do You Know After traveling for a while, we finally reached things are nothing but shifting sand and can- At an area known as the American and TIM How to Use It?” That’s real- the spot where we thought we might find not provide the safety you’ll need when you Horseshoe Falls, the Niagara River plummets ly what the cross of Jesus some good fishing. To hold us steady in the come to the end of your journey here on some 180 feet, straight down with a thunder- VAMOSI Christ is all about. For current, he grabbed the anchor and tossed it earth. We need an anchor that grips the bot- ing sound that drowns out everything else. those who have trusted overboard. There was only one problem. He tom rock that will hold us secure when we Leading up to the falls are violent, turbulent Him, Jesus is an anchor. had forgotten to tie off the rope to his boat. We face life’s final storm. God’s only provision is rapids. Farther upstream, however, where the Faith in Christ is what watched as the end of the rope followed the Jesus. currents of the river are gentler, boats easily enables us to stand fast when the storms of anchor to the bottom and there was nothing But now make sure you catch this: What navigate and enjoy the water that will soon life are howling around us. Faith in Jesus is we could do about it. makes the anchor effective is a direct connec- become part of the great historic falls. what stops us from crashing into the threaten- It’s one thing to have the anchor available. tion to the boat. In other words, without prop- The water begins to churn right at the place ing rocks along the shore when the tide of life It’s something else to know how to use it proper relationship, there is no safety. One has to where the Welland River empties into the seems to be pushing us in a direction we do erly. Can you imagine the shock a boater be tied to the other. The Bible calls this faith, Niagara River. Right at that spot there is a not want to go. When storms of doubt, dis- would feel on the Niagara River if after seeing which produces hope — which does not disap- pedestrian walkway that spans the river. I’ve couragement, despair and defeat come our the first warning sign he threw in his anchor, point us because our anchor is firm and never seen it, but I am told that there is a sign way, we have an anchor firm and secure. only to discover that his boat wasn’t attached secure. Surrender your heart to Jesus. Place on the bridge that serves as a warning for all When the wind of temptation, trails and tears to it? Disastrous! God has revealed to us that if your faith in him today and every day for the boats that danger lies ahead. threaten to unravel the fabric of our lives, we we anchor our life to anything other than rest of your life and he’ll provide you with the In big bold letters, the sign says, “Do You have an anchor firm and secure. When we are Jesus, we will ultimately face the most devas- security for which your heart longs, firm and Have an Anchor?” Just a short distance down in a sea of sin, sorrow and sickness, we still tating situation we can imagine — eternal secure. Do you have an anchor? Do you know the river there is another warning sign, in have an anchor firm and secure. When the separation from him. how to use it? Why not heed the warning signs case the first sign doesn’t get the point across, barriers of fear, frustration and failure have Now that’s not his choice for any of us. He and put your trust in him today? “Do You Know How to Use It?” robbed you of your hope, joy and peace, we is patient with you, not wanting anyone to The message is clear: Beyond this point still have an anchor that is firm and secure. perish, but everyone to come to repentance (2 Tim Vamosi is the pastor of Eastford Baptist you’ll need something stronger than the cur- The anchor holds because it is anchored to Peter 3:9). Yet there are many who refuse to Church in Eastford. rent sweeping you downstream and ultimate- the solid rock that is Jesus Christ, our all-suf- accept his offer of forgiveness of sin available Guy-Michael is indeed Grande

• Instagators — 4 to 8 p.m., Wales TUESDAY, AUG. 24 • Bad Tickers — 8 p.m., Statz Sports Woodstock, Conn. HOT SPOT Irish Pub, Wales, Mass. Bar & Grill, North Brookfield, Mass. continued from page 1 • AMC/American Country — 4 to 8 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World — • Metsaukukia (Finnish music) — 6 If you’re a live act that would like to p.m., American Legion, School St., 7:30 p.m., Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, to 8 p.m., gazebo in Connie Mack be featured, know of someone else who SUNDAY, AUG. 22 Webster, Mass. Mass. Field, East Brookfield, Mass. is or simply want to let us know about • Blues Jam with Bootsy and Da • Open mic with Rick Harrington WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25 • S-Kalators Band — 8 p.m. to mid- an upcoming gig, e-mail me at Funk — 3 to 7 p.m., Chooch’s, North Band — 3 p.m., Cady’s Tavern, 2168 night, Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass. [email protected]. Brookfield, Mass. Putnam Pike, West Glocester, R.I. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World — • Rob Adams — 6 to 10 p.m., Ugly Events must be within 10 miles of the 7:30 p.m., Beatnik’s, Worcester, Mass. Duckling Loft at The Whistling Swan readership area and submitted to me • Wibble & Friends — 3 to 6 p.m., MONDAY, AUG. 23 Lashaway Inn, 308 East Main St., • Open mic with Russ Mineau — 8 to Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass. by 7 p.m. Thursday of each week to be East Brookfield, Mass. • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World — 10 p.m., Victoria Station Cafe, • Brett Brumby — 7 p.m., Point printed the following week’s papers. • The Bad Tickers — 3 to 6 p.m., 7 p.m., Chuck’s Steakhouse, Route 20 Putnam, Conn. Breeze, Webster, Mass. Keep the music live and not so quiet • Open mic with Road — 8 p.m., The here in Northeastern Connecticut and Lashaway Inn, 308 East Main St., West, Auburn, Mass. THURSDAY, AUG. 26 East Brookfield, Mass. Village Lounge, Route 171, Central Massachusetts! VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 20, 2010 B5

THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Stephanie Jarvis at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected] The calendar page is a free service offered for tee for possible award of college credits. will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at listings for government, educational and non- Students wishing to register for this course the Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside THIRD ANNUAL EAST MEETS WEST profit organizations. Send all calendar listings (which will be offered next spring) must Drive, North Grosvenordale. “What’s So TRADITIONAL & HOLISTIC HEALTH and happenings by mail at P.O Box 196, attend a Credit for Prior Learning Workshop, Funny” by Donald Westlake will be dis- FAIR, hosted by Life-Skills Inc. and Page Woodstock, CT 06281, by fax at (860) 928-5946, and it is also an opportunity for interested cussed. For more information, call the Chiropractic Health Center, will be held from or by e-mail to students to see if this is a good option for library at (860) 923-9779 or e-mail 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Bartlett High School [email protected]. Please write them. The workshop is free and registration [email protected]. gymnasium in Webster, Mass. Healthy living “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar list- is not required. For more information, call providers and vendors are wanted. Business ings must be submitted for the by noon Monday Dr. Scott DeShong at (412) 7252 or e-mail him spaces are $100 and nonprofits are $50. to be published in the following Friday’s edi- at [email protected]. Spaces are limited. To reserve a space or to tion. Villager Newspapers will print such list- THURSDAY sponsor this event, contact Cindy Lebeaux at ings as space allows. September 9 (508) 943-0700, ext. 2112, or clebeaux@life- FRIDAY skillsinc.org, or find the registration forms EDIBLE LANDSCAPING PRESENTA- at www.life-skillsinc.org/events. All pro- FRIDAY August 27 TION will begin at 7 p.m. at Pomfret Public ceeds will benefit developmentally disabled Library.The Larsons of Sprucedale Gardens persons supported by Life-Skills Inc. August 20 TWILIGHT CONCERT featuring the Wade will talk about making fruit-bearing trees, Elliott Band will be held at 7 p.m. on the shrubs and vines an integral part of a APPRAISAL SESSION with Norman “Joe” APPLICATION DEADLINE is today for the grounds of Roseland Cottage. The Wade home’s landscape. This is a Quiet Corner Allard will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the La Green Valley Institute’s intensive weekend Elliott Band is a local band that plays a mix- Reads event. (www.QuietCornerReads.org). Salette Religious Education Building. Fee is retreat, for residents of The Last Green ture of American folk, acoustic-driven rock $5 for one item and $10 for three items. Small Valley who are interested in becoming con- and blues, and a little country funk. The con- ‘DIVIDE AND CONQUER’ EXHIBIT collectibles only. Attendees must be able to servation volunteers in their communities. cert, co-sponsored by Roseland Cottage and ARTISTS RECEPTION will be held from 6 hand carry items into the building. This A “New Introduction to the Natural World” the Woodstock Recreation Commission, is to 8 p.m. at Quinebaug Valley Community event is hosted by the La Salette Social will be held from Friday evening, Sept. 17, free and open to the public. Guests are College. The public is invited to attend. The Events Ministry. Coffee and pastry will be through Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19, at the encouraged to bring a picnic dinner, relax on Spirol Gallery is exhibiting an extensive served. YMCA Camp Woodstock in Woodstock the grounds and enjoy the gardens. Pink body of work from several cutting-edge con- Valley. No previous volunteer or natural lemonade will be available for a donation. temporary New York artists. The show will 2010 SOCCER SHOOT-OUT, sponsored by resource experience is required, but space is Roseland Cottage will offer special first-floor run from Aug. 23 to Oct. 6. Work in this show Danielson Elks Lodge No. 1706, will be held limited and applicants must complete a brief tours of the museum from 6 to 7 p.m. Adult provides a rare view into the breadth and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prince Hill Park, 9 questionnaire. A $40 participant fee will admission for this special museum tour is $4, depth of the exciting new media and mes- Prince Hill, Brooklyn. The event is free for include lodging, all meals (catered by the Inn $3 for senior citizens and $2 for students. sages coming from the heart of the global art boys and girls ages 4 to 13. at Woodstock Hill) and a natural resource Museum tours are free for Historic New world. Curated by New York artist Robert library to keep. To apply to attend the England members and Woodstock residents. Szantyr, the show provides an insider’s view retreat, visit www.greenvalleyinstitute.org into the hottest new work as seen in the best WEDNESDAY or call the Green Valley Institute at (860) 774- galleries from around the world. The gallery 9600. is located at 742 Upper Maple St. in September 22 SATURDAY Danielson and is open Monday through August 28 Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more infor- SENIOR SQUARE DANCE, sponsored by SATURDAY mation, please call Spirol Gallery at (860) 412- Day Kimball HomeMakers, will be held from BENEFIT YARD SALE will be held from 8 7265 or Quinebaug Valley Community 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Club on Edmond August 21 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Therapeutic Enterprises, 602 College at (860) 412-7200. Street in Putnam. The dance is free of charge Route 169, Woodstock. All proceeds will ben- and no RSVP is needed. For more informa- ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPAGHETTI DIN- efit the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk tion, call Laura Engberg at Day Kimball NER will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the that is taking place Sept. 25. The rain date for SATURDAY Healthcare at (860)963-6384 or e-mail leng- Pomfret Senior Center. Cost is $8 per person the yard sale is Sunday, Aug. 29. [email protected]. and $5 for children 12 years old and under. September 11 Proceeds will help purchase a sound system for the Pomfret Senior Center. Tickets are ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SATURDAY available by calling the center at (860) 928- SUNDAY APPRAISAL will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at 7459. the Federated Church Chapel, Route 6, September 25 August 29 Brooklyn. Items will be appraised for a fee of STEAK DINNER will be held from 3 to 6 ‘ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL’ EXHIBIT $5 each. Refreshments will be available. TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL HIGH p.m. at the Moriah Lodge No. 15, 220 OPENING RECEPTION will be held from 2 Proceeds of the event will benefit the Sarah SCHOOL CLASS OF 1985 25TH REUNION Providence Road, Brooklyn. Cost is $14 per to 4 p.m. at the Audubon Society, Route 169, Williams Danielson Chapter, Daughters of will be held at The Gold Eagle at 8 Tracy person for eat-in or take-out. Enter the free Pomfret. All are welcome to attend. This the American Revolution. For additional Road in Dayville. The event will begin at 6:30 car show by 1:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild show information, call Doris at (860) 774-0667. p.m. with hors d’oeuvres. A buffet will be for best cars. An open house at the Lodge will will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 30. The exhibit served and a DJ will play all the hits from the be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Tour Moriah Lodge is dedicated to the memory of Jane CAN/BOTTLE DRIVE, BAKE SALE AND ’80s. For more information, call Dave Ware at and learn more about Freemasonry. Lazendorfer. She was a gifted artist, a lover RAFFLE will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at (860) 377-4707 or Jackie (Levesque) Benoit at of birds and wildlife and a committed mem- the Thompson Town Hall, Riverside Drive, (508) 272-3612 or e-mail [email protected]. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ITALIAN DINNER ber of the Art Guild. North Grosvenordale. All proceeds will ben- Tickets are $40 per person. will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the American efit the TMHS Class of 2011 Project Legion Family Post 67, Route 200, North Graduation. Grosvenordale. Cost is $8 per person. Take- out is available. Tickets are available at the MONDAY MONDAY post by calling (860) 923-9203 or at the door. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer August 30 SUNDAY September 27 Society and Carl Eccleston Scholarship 14TH ANNUAL FR. “MAC” MCWEENEY Fund. POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of September 12 the town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to DOUBLE-L GOLF CLASSIC, sponsored by 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 2010 ANNUAL MODEL RAILROAD Our Lady of La Salette Parish of MONDAY Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) in Pomfret. SHOW, presented by the Providence & Brooklyn/Hampton, will be held today at the Ground floor entry can now be accessed in Worcester Railfan Club and Museum Inc., Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam. August 23 the back of the Senior Center, eliminating will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cost per participant (men or women) is $100 the need to climb stairs. Please bring proper Overlook Hotel and Reception Room, 88 and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, hog POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of I.D. and proof of residence (copy of a phone Masonic Home Road (Route 31), Charlton, dog lunch, beverages, snacks and a steak din- the town of Pomfret, will be open from 5:30 to or electric bill, etc.). The food pantry will be Mass. Admission is $4 per adult and free for ner. There will also be a $100 door prize, a 6:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center, 207 open Monday evenings and also most children 12 and under free. Food and bever- hole-in- one prize and other cash prizes and Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) in Pomfret. Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ages provided by Overlook Catering. raffles. To register, please contact Linda Ground floor entry can now be accessed in Parsons at (860) 774-1995 or Lisa at the La the back of the Senior Center, eliminating REFLECTION ON UNITED NATIONS’ Salette Rectory at (860) 774-6275. the need to climb stairs. Please bring proper INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY, hosted by I.D. and proof of residence (copy of a phone TUESDAY the Greater Putnam Interfaith Council, will or electric bill, etc.). The food pantry will be be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rotary Park in open Monday evenings and also most August 31 Putnam. The event will feature a procession SATURDAY Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. of friends carrying the Greater Putnam POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of Peace Pole from the Methodist Church of October 2 the town of Pomfret, will be open from 11:30 Putnam to Rotary Park, as well as prayers, a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior GOLF TOURNAMENT, hosted by the TUESDAY meditation and music at the park. Children Sterling Fire Department, will be held today Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) in will be invited to create peace-based art pro- Pomfret. Ground floor entry can now be at the Raceway Country Club in Thompson. August 24 jects to donate to the community and infor- Format is four-man scramble, and cost is accessed in the back of the Senior Center, mation booths will be available. As a united eliminating the need to climb stairs. Please $100 per person. Entry fee includes cart and POMFRET FOOD PANTRY, for residents of act of peace, everyone is invited to bring bring proper I.D. and proof of residence dinner. There will be prizes for first, second the town of Pomfret, will be open from 11:30 canned or boxed goods to donate to Daily (copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.). The and third longest drive and closest to the pin a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pomfret Senior Bread. pantry will be open most Tuesday afternoons on designated holes. For registration forms Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road (Route 44) in and also on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. or to sponsor a tee box or green, call Lance at Pomfret. Ground floor entry can now be WORCESTER MODEL RAILROADERS (860) 428-5658 or Craig at (860) 230-3101. accessed in the back of the Senior Center, INC. OPEN HOUSE will be held from 10 eliminating the need to climb stairs. Please a.m. to 3 p.m. at 137 Schofield Ave. (Route 12), bring proper I.D. and proof of residence THURSDAY Dudley, Mass. (Stevens Linen building). The (copy of a phone or electric bill, etc.). The club’s 40-by-50-foot HO scale operating layout SUNDAY pantry will be open most Tuesday afternoons September 2 depicts the Boston & Albany line from and also on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Boston to Springfield with a branch line into October 3 STEAK NIGHT will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rhode Island and Connecticut. Visitors will SEVENTH ANNUAL THOMPSON COM- FRIENDS OF THE EASTFORD LIBRARY Danielson Elks Lodge No. 1706, 13 Center St., be able to observe club members operating MUNITY DAY will be held from noon to 4 MEETING will be held at 7 p.m. at the Danielson. Tickets are available at the Lodge steam and diesel trains, as well as operate a p.m. Celebrate Thompson and all it has to library. Fund-raising, the book sale and new for $15 per person. Call the Lodge at (860) 774- train themselves. Attendees will have an offer. projects will be discussed. The meeting is 9775 for details. opportunity to participate in a free drawing open to all. for a high-quality train set. Admission/donation is $2 per person and free for children SUNDAY under 12. SATURDAY WEDNESDAY September 5 TUESDAY October 23 August 25 LABOR DAY POLISH PICNIC will be held HARVEST FAIR & LUNCHEON will be September 14 held from 8:30 to 3 p.m. at the Putnam SENIOR DANCE: ‘A DAY AT THE from noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine, at the Congregational Church, as part of Putnam’s BEACH,’ sponsored by Day Kimball PACC, 37 Harris St., Webster, Mass. Polish BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP will meet at Pumpkin Festival. The luncheon will be HomeMakers, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at and American food will be available all day. 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will the Elks Club on Edmond Street in Putnam. Dennis Polisky and the Maestro’s Men will Thompson Public Library, 934 Riverside include roast turkey or ham sandwich, chili, The dance is free of charge and no RSVP is provide entertainment from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Drive, North Grosvenordale. “The Big soup, apple crisp and beverages. The fair will needed. For more information, call Laura PACC Hall ($8 cover). The Pulaski Brass House” by George Howe Colt will be dis- feature crafts, white elephant items, a Engberg at Day Kimball Healthcare at (860) Band will perform from noon to 1:30 p.m. on cussed. For more information, call the food/cookie/peanut sale, needle and thread, 963-6384 or e-mail [email protected]. the grounds outside (free). library at (860) 923-9779 or e-mail [email protected]. treasure drawing, jewelry, grab bag and more. THURSDAY TUESDAY SATURDAY August 26 September 7 WEDNESDAY September 18 CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING WORK- COIN COLLECTORS MEETING will be October 27 SHOP will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the held at 6:30 p.m. in the Webster Public SWEDISH MEATBALL SUPPER will be SENIOR HALLOWEEN DANCE, spon- Quinebaug Valley Community College Library on Lake Street, Webster, Mass. The held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Putnam sored by Day Kimball HomeMakers, will be Danielson campus. Students in the Credit for meeting is open to the public and guests from Congregational Church. The menu includes held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Elks Club on Prior Learning Portfolio Preparation course Southern Worcester County, Northeastern homemade traditional Swedish meatballs, Edmond Street in Putnam. The dance is free learn how to analyze, organize, assess and Connecticut and the surrounding area. For mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, string of charge and no RSVP is needed. For more articulate their knowledge and skills and to more information, call Tom at (508) 450-1282 beans, gravy,desserts and beverages. Tickets information, call Laura Engberg at Day relate that learning to specific college-level or e-mail [email protected]. are $9 for adults and free for kids 12 and Kimball Healthcare at (860)963-6384 or e-mail curricula. Each student develops a portfolio under. Take-out available. 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Will sell for $900 Air Compressor & Tools 508-892-3488 Above-Ground Asking $500 Brunarhans (2)Small Pet Carriers 508-248-9248 Beautiful, In Great Call (508)943-6367 $300 OBO (2) Commercial Brand New, Still In Packages Pool Condition. 12-Gun Hutch-Style $7/Carrier All Hardware, Solar Cover, 454 350HP $275 Gun Cabinet Commercial 508-885-0159 Showcase Filter, Etc. 508-885-2170 $500 6’Wx2’D, 82” High (2)Suitcases Only Used 5 Years. Marine Engine Central Air $300 Carry-On With Strap $800 Complete & Running. Dry Bar Double Window $12 Conditioning Unit 413-245-1241 508-223-6003 Includes Alternator, Power Antique Singer With 2 Stools New, Vetter High Pro 4 Bigger Carry-On Steering Pump, Raw Water Cools 10,000 Sq.Ft. Sewing All Oak $1000 With Screens. (2) Green Colonial With Wheels 2500 Pump, Etc. $500 Measures 76”Long $18 $3500 Machine (4)Antique Leather 61”High Couches Sports Cards Call 508-259-8805 $50 Scuba Gear Small Flowered Print. Conair Foot Massage Mostly Stars & Rookies Chairs $650 OBO 508-461-9097 Tanks, Wetsuit, BC, Fins, $50 Each Asking $250 OBO $20 Baseball, Football, Hockey, Call 508-259-8805 Basketball, And More! 55 Gallon Plastic Regulator With Octopus, Etc. For Both 508-410-6017 $300 (2)Antique Pub Tables 508-987-2936 $50 Drums Antique Victorian With Cast Iron Bases $20 Each 8pc. Black Marble 860-779-6171 Drawtite Trailer (2)25 Ft. & 15’ Pool 508-864-9223 $50 Each Ideal For Young Family! 860-923-3569 Fireplace BX 2200 Kubota Hitch Baby Bed Drawtite Class 3/4 Trailer (2)18 Foot Bought From & Serviced 27’ Above Mantle Surround $40 By Ideal Pool. Good Condition Diesel Tractor Hitch For Sale. 2” Receiver. Parking Lot Ground Pool 80-Gallon Ruud Front Loader, 54” Mower, All Best Offer Great Shape, Rarely Used. 5 Years Old, Excellent Top Of The Line Quality Best Offer For Both Light Posts Condition. Outgrown. Electric Water Weight Box, Tire Chains. 860-774-8008 BEST OFFER (Ester Williams) Leave Message Block Heater. 508-868-1619 w/Double Lamps $1000 Includes Brand New Liner, Heater New $1500 508-764-9985 860-923-2987 Recently Serviced. Commercial Grade Pictures Emailed Large Deck, Stairs, Filter, 3 Years Old. Under 300 Hours. On Request 508-764-8330 Pump, And All The Exercise Bike 18” Boys Bike Excellent Condition Beautiful Antique $8800 (See www.drawtite.com Accesories. $400 $100 OBO Model #75079 For Details) (6) HEPA Filters MGX Maxim Over $10,000 New 508-341-6669 Hutch Coleman Generator 860-774-8008 1/3HP, 120V Blue Excellent Condition. BEST OFFER 5000W 508-344-0195 Purchased At 2x4 Area Output $50 9’ Fisher Brimfield Flea Market. $350 COMPLETE HOME Early 2-Drawer Floor Or Wall-Mount 860-428-4247 Paid $950 Reddy Heater Great For Woodworking 3-Wheel Electric Heavy Duty WORKSHOP Blanket Chest 18 Foot Fiberglass Asking $600 55,000 BTU Table saw - grinder. Area. Handicap Scooter Highway Plow $75 Cost New $1000 Oak Dining Room Set Floor model drill press. 4-Drawer Bureau Boat Has New Batteries, With Blade Assorted hand tools. Sell For $125 Each OBO Lightweight, Great For Set up for backhoe or truck Great Condition 508-867-8860 Hoosier Cabinet 21 Foot Cabin Boat With 6 Chairs Everything must go. Call 5pm-8:30pm Foxwoods Or Travel. $550 White side-by-side 21 cu. ft, $500 Paid $2500 Cameras Glassware 508-867-6546 Aluminum Toolbox Asking $500 Maytag refrigerator For Pickup Truck 508-987-6395 Used 15” Monitor Lamps $15 Several 35MM Cameras Like New! Please Call Cannons & Pentex. Call 508-764-3619 Old Dishes Fiberglass Cap 4 Cubic Yard Call (508)461-9097 For Truck 508-764-6825 Also: Excellent Condition 8MM Movie Cameras Other Antiques Cultivator Dumpster Complete Master For Sale AbLounge Tripods Available! With Motor Biolet Composting Lots Of Extras! Bedroom Furniture 508-764-8801 Call For Details Exercise Chair Includes California Band Saw New Toilet $300 For The Lot On Stand 1986 Hudson King-Sized Waterbed Frame, Older Exercise Bike Great For Cabins! Call After 4pm Large Armoire, Large Electrical Material NEW Lawnmower 4-Ton Trailer $600 508-987-5515 Dresser With Mirror, $50 For Both Industrial, Commercial, Fishing Rods GVW 9,500 lbs Whole-House Ventilator (2) Large End Tables. Sturdy Residential Paying Top Carpet/Tile Cherry In Excellent With Reels 860-774-3147 Woodstock $25 Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Dollar 860-974-1224 Condition. Coils, Overloads, Fuses, 508-278-2684 Large Crockpot Tools $2000 OBO For Silver Coins, 4 Michelin Tires Floor Roller(75lbs) Breakers, Meters, $50 MUST SACRIFICE AT Punches, Pipe-Benders. Silver Dollars, 18-Foot Trailer X-Metric MS 185/70/R14 (3) Antique Wood Windows VCT Tile Cutter $200 All In Brand $1295 New Recessed Troffer Gold Coins, 7000 GVW $75 Each Laminate Kit Best Offer New Condition (3) Original Factory Flourescent 3-Tube Paper Money. 123 Paperback & Small Shutters Installiation Tile Cutter 34 Hardcover Books Hubcaps T-8 277V Fixtures Bolen Lawn Tractor 2 Sets Of $4 Each Small Wetsaw Enclosed Banks Recommend Us! $100 For All Twin Mattresses For Hyundai Sonata 15HP, w/Grass-Catcher Undercut Saw $35 Each $56 Each Used 3-4 Times Decorative Drapery Rod 413-245-7388 We Travel To You! 2 Black Bar Stools Small Electric Welder Call Alan At Call 5pm-8:30pm Best Offer 12’x20’ Black Leather Chair 508-867-6546 FREE Honest Appraisals $20 Black Leather Power Stretcher Tool 508-509-5407 8-Foot Tonneau Cover With Ottoman For Carpet We Operate By The New Echo Gas 17’ Trimmer In Box 27” TV Full Sleeper Sofa Knee-Kicker Computer Desk Golden Rule! Best Offer Chainsaw & Accessories Electronics (2) Boys Chopper Bikes With Matching Corner Style $800 Rocker/Recliner. Call For Prices Natural Maple Finish Huge Speakers L&L Coin 18-Foot Pool 508-987-2502 w/Locking Steps 508-867-6837 One Year Old. Too Large 508-579-4392 36.5”Hx54.75”Wx53”D Paid $500 Each Call Tom $800 OBO For New Apartment. $175 FIRM Asking $300 For Pair 508-450-1282 8-Foot Tonneau Angle Iron Cutter Paid Over $1000 Cedar Rocker 508-473-6350 Asking $500 In Excellent Condition. Chair Sony Surround-Sound Cover For Shelving Call 508-234-6514 Asking $80 Caresoft Upholstery, System Air Conditioner 1930’s Antique For Pickup Truck 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Call 508-756-2607 Looks Like Leather. $250 $200 $90 OBO $65 FIRM Whirlpool Window Mount Hand-Painted Bowflex Extreme Set Of 4 Speakers 508-867-9786 With Remote Control. Decorative (4) Chrome Wheels Snowblower With Leg Attachment Cimbali $300 17,800 BTU 15-Inch, Were 49.5” Wide, For PTO Paid $1500 New Micro-Espresso Call 508-949-7040 Brand New/Never Used! Washtub On Dodge Van. $200 OBO (3 Years Ago) Coolant System $400 Asking $175 Asking $200 For All 4 Call 5pm-8:30pm Will Sell For $850 Machine 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase Call 508-987-7089 ELECTRONICS 508-765-0342 Call 508-873-1394 508-867-6546 860-792-0482 For The Coffee Connoisseur! 6-Gallon Flood-Type New $850 $300 New (Sturbridge, MA) Asking $350 $150 OBO SAMSUNG LN52A850 Has Been In Storage, 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type Used Only Twice. Coolant System LCD 1080p HDTV Town-to-Town 508-987-0549 $300 New 52”, Slim 1.9” Thin $150 OBO 120Hz RSS Coca-Cola $3099 Call 5pm-8:30pm $1799 Machines 508-867-6546 CLASSIFIEDS & Collectibles SONY VCR/VHS Glassware, Pictures, Signs, Couch HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS SLV-780HF X-Mas Items, Sewing Navy Blue Leather $199 Material, Etc., Etc. $1000 OBO $99 TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US Call For Appointment [email protected] Weekdays 4pm-8pm 774-230-6152 SONY DSC-H1 Weekends Anytime Custom-Made Digital Camera Liz And Mike $299 Your Ad Will Appear 508-949-7277 Wrought Iron $179 Webster 1-800-536-5836 In All Four Villager Newspapers Pot Rack RATES: Coin-Operated 18 Inch Diameter. SONY FX330 and our website for one low price. FoosBall Table $90 Video Camcorder Wrought Iron $299 $300 $149 RUN UNTIL SOLD Or Best Offer Single-Panel $ PUTNAM VILLAGER 860-774-8008 Fireplace Screen BOSE LIFESTYLE 35 • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses 31” x 39” $70 SOUND SYSTEM • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 22 COINS $2999 HOMPSON ILLAGER T V State Quarters Andirons $1499 Still In Bank Rolls! $25 $ .00 “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 1 Week 16 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’ Call Mr. Desai 508-347-9016 732-309-9366 (Cell) • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks $24.00 774-232-0407 • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. 4 Weeks $40.00 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Coleman Electric Dale Ernhardt Sr. Generator Letter Coat eMachines 5000W, 10HP New, With 2 Cars In Case To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: $425 $150 Desktop PC With 20” Samsung You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Stihl Chainsaw 508-434-0315 MS290, 20” LCD Monitor Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) X-Chain. Delonghi 140GB Hard Drive, 1GB $325 RAM. CD/DVD Burner, ______Portable Floor Digital Media Card Craftsman Air Reader (4 Slots). ______Air Conditioner Compressor Used One Season Only. Running Vista Smoothly! ______5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. With Dehumifying Function, Asking $500 For The Combo! ______$150 24-Hour Programmable Timer. 774-232-6617 Reddy Air Heater Was $600 New Kerosene, 65k BTU Sell For $200 Name: ______$40 Entertainment Address: ______Call Scott Traveling Sprinkler (508)873-4437 Town:______Zip:______Phone: ______Center $20 Pine Corner Unit. Height 6’, Email (Optional) ______Diamond Ring Holds 32” TV, Spray Doc 14KT 6PR Tiffany Setting Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-764-7645) 3 Gallon Great Condition. .80CT Diamond $500 Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 $10 $1000 586-419-1040 Call 860-774-0667 860-963-7880 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 20, 2010 B7

010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Farm Equipment Hewlett Packard Kitchen Table MOTORS Prom Dress Cultivator Toolbar Color Printer w/6 Chairs, Solid Maple. 1/2HP 230/460V New - Size 4 5-Foot, 5-Spring Tine, $25 $150 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Beautiful Paisley Multi-Print 2 Hiller Discs, 3-Point Amana Refrigerator $45 OBO With White Background. $350 Computer Desk Price Reduced! 5HP, 230/460V Spaghetti Straps. Lime Spreader Glass Top, Pull-Out Leaf, White Side-By-Side, 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Purchased From David’s Tow-Behind, Ground Driven. Attached File Cabinet Water/Ice In Door. $125 OBO Bridal For $200 $150 $150 70”x36”x27” Asking $100 Model ARS82265B 5HP, 230/460V 508-278-6693 860-974-7099 Beige Shermag 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Glider & Ottoman 21.6 Cu.Ft. Originally $1600 $125 OBO Farmer’s Hutch $225 Like New $600 Propane Gas Call 508-949-8851 1/2HP 208/230/460V $200 508-612-1364 Large Overhead Door-Opener Heater Call 508-943-3711 Hewlett Packard $120 OBO $100 After 6pm Ladies Fur Coats 4 Motor Speed Controls Excellent Condition DeskJet 970 CSE Hitachi J100, 400/460V 860-923-9708 Color Printer New & Refurbished Fish Tanks Great Prices. Best Offer With Automatic Duplicating Refinished Chairs 75 Gallon $30 With The Look Of New, Call 5pm-8:30pm Complete Setups, Including And Not The Price. 508-867-6546 Natural Or Painted Finish, Wood Cabinet Stands, 508-764-9309 Mink, Raccoon, Fox, Some Decorated. Canister Filters For Salt Or Shearling, Coyote, Very Reasonable! Fresh Water, Heaters, Hillman 8-Ton And More! Mountain Bike 508-764-4493 Pumps, Lights & Extras. Roller Set Long & Short Timberline GT $500 FIRM 508-885-8940 Rock Shox, Clipped Pedals Rototiller Model #2-SP Ariens, Rear Tine, Electric Call 508-949-7040 $1450 Leave Message (But Have Regular). Great Condition, Very Little Use. Start. Newly Serviced, Fisher 1 1/2 Yard Greenlee Knockout Landscape $300 7HP Engine. Punch Set Call Chris $550 Sander 767 Pump, 2 1/2”, 3”, 3 1/2”, Equipment 508-798-3560 508-234-6096 Used 3 Years, 4” Punch & Dies Trailer Always Covered $475 Ruby & Diamond $2000 OBO $995 OBO NASCAR Used Golf Balls Aluminum Folding 14K Ladies’ Ring 4 Almost-New LT 300 Dozen Die-Cast Models Ruby Wt. Appx. .60ct $425 Staging/Scaffolding They’re Back! 2 Diamonds Are Set To The 215/95R16 Tires 2 Sections w/Platforms, 860-774-9969 $5 And Up! Side. Fine Color & 8-Lug Dodge Rims On Wheels, w/Steps BRAND NEW Good Quality. $200 OBO 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H SHIPMENT! Documented Replacement 107 MISC. FREE Hot Tub $895 OBO 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE MUST SELL Moving! Must Sell! Value $1375 860-428-9452 Call 5pm-8:30pm Asking $750 FREE! Beautiful 2006 Saratoga Spa. Saddles 508-867-6546 $100 Each Call 508-347-5813 Stainless Steel Turn Of The Century Ceramic Culvert Pipe FOR SALE: Hardly Used. Empire Model. Seats 6-7. 4-Piece Living 3 Feet Diameter, 5 Feet Long. Large Colonial Bureaus, Bookcases, Etc. Shed Door Double Tub Sink 3/4 Inch Thick Clothes Dryer Stereo w/Tower Speakers. On Stand. Room Set Prewired For Easy Setup. Bedroom Chest Blessings Farm Interior Bi-Fold Doors 508-867-6703 Stainless Steel Sink 50 H Foote Road Some Lumber Great For Workshop Or Couch & Three Chairs, New $12k 4 Large Drawers & 3 Smaller Laundry Room. Mahogany Framed. Asking $6000 Drawers. Mahogany. Charlton MORE! Dual Action Bike+Arm 508-248-1411 $40 Good Condition. Exercise Machine For More Information Paid $500 $15 Each $350 OBO 135 LOST AND FOUND 508-234-6022 Will Sell For $300 508-248-1951 413-262-9990 860-428-0656 508-347-7520 NASCAR Models Above Fireplace LOST HP ScanJet 3300C 283 Pieces Shoprider Scooter Stereo Silver Colored Frigidaire Flat Scanner Large Oak & 1994-1999 $1000 Credenza Cabinet Mantle $30 Glass Hutch 1/64th, 1/87th, 1/144th Practically New! With Shelves & Beveled “Talking Watch” Refrigerator With Radio Mirror 18.2 Cu.Ft. Mitsubishi 1080 Series Lighted Interior, Storage Hot Wheels, Revelle, Racing Men’s Suit In Good Condition Lost In Sturbridge $100 Walmart Parking Lot $450 48” Big Screen TV Underneath, Silverware Champions, High Size 42 Regular, Black, New! Call 10am-7pm Performance, Winners Circle. 508-885-3124 Around Late Part Of July Gibson Electric Stove Model WS-48311 Drawer $100 508-885-6831 $500 $600 Cars, Transporters, Trucks, Very Little Monetary Value, $125 Pit Crews. Other Items Storm Door But Extremely Sentimental, Oak Entertainment Center Oak Twin Bed Asking $400 FIRM Dishes, Small Appliances Used Oval Given To Daughter From GE Washer & Dryer 63.5”Wx52.5”H x 19”D And More 30” x 80” $75(Each)/$125(Pair) With Storage Underneath 860-974-2795 Dying Father. w/Glass Door, Cabinet. $100 Never Used. With All Parts. Kitchen Table Call After 4pm Paid $108 With 4 Chairs And 2 Leaves If Found Please Call Bunk Beds $75 New Pavers 860-935-0112 860-974-0742 $500 Primitive Sell For $59 $50 508-612-1364 Pottery Hutch Many Styles, Colors, 860-928-2677 REWARD Mirrored Dresser Shapes. Half Price! Simplicity Lawn ALSO: w/8 Drawers & Cabinet Hunting Camo Black .60-.85 Cents Per! $400 $100 Tractor Metal Door Victrola Clothes & 18HP, 48” Deck, With With 15 Glass Lites, 200 GEN. BUSINESS Queen-Sized All Very Good Condition 1996 Dodge Caravan Vacuum System, And Talking Machine Equipment 508-735-9703 Left Or Right Hang. Mattress/Bed & Box New Engine Parts, Thatcher $40 Floor Model Mostly New, Some Used. Runs Great! $2500 w/Frame Sizes Medium, Large & XL. Call 860-779-0947 203 SNOWMOBILES $250 Lexmark Printer $700 Call Richard Insulated Suit, Jackets, $50 OBO Simplicity 508-885-9046 Vests, Hats, Gloves, Pants. 1995 Ski Doo 27” Sony TV Wood Piano Bench Saab 1997 900S Snowblower Wedding w/Stand Archery, Shotgun, Cold A/C, New Tires & Serviced Last Year Stove Formula 600cc $200 Black Powder With Storage Gown (Satin) $25 OBO Battery $500 Franklin Style From David’s Bridal Fast Studded Track Call For Prices $2200 Wood-Burning GE Microwave 508-949-1320 Worn Only Few Hours. $50 Call Echo Backpack $275 1993 Ski Doo 508-892-1679 Leafblower Like New! Size 12/14 MXZ 470cc Most Items Under A Ingersol Model Troybilt Rototiller Gas Log With Sequins, Matching Year Old Liner Tray Used 5 Times, Like New! $200 Veil & Train. Gorgeous! With Tilt Trailer 4016 High Wheel $700 Never Used All Heated. Call Wayne For Cargo Area/Floor For Plus Many Other Items! $90 $99 OBO 508-476-7424 Leave Message 860-997-2363 Garden Tractor 2008 Subaru Outback 860-774-1950 508-832-6234 $3200 For All One Owner, 146 Hours, Never Used. 508-981-2636 Call Paul 860-923-3092 Snapper 508-885-4580 Full-Length Hydrostatic Drive, Cost $70 NordicTrack 48” Mower, Rear Hydraulics, Asking $45 CASH Roto-Tiller Sylvania Record Mahogany Female B&S Vanguard Commercial Brookfield AudioStrider 990 IR5003, Used Twice Player WHIRLPOOL 1998 Yamaha Mink Fur Coat V-Twin. 508-867-2224 Elliptical For Sale Paid $1295 Exponent 4/40, Solid State, GLASS-TOP VMax 500 $6500 New $950 On Original Stand. Size 16, Good Condition NOW $2,500 OBO Living Room Sofa Excellent Condition! ELECTRIC RANGE 3400 Miles. $1600 Sells For $999 TracVac 1960’s or 1970’s, $1700 860-935-0355 860-774-6539 & Chair Will Take $600 Very Retro! $275 508-987-7686 Model 385-IC/385LH $150 OBO John Deere 2243 Ethan Allen. Sturdy Lifetime Cheryl Used Once. Frigidaire Top-Mount Full/Queen Frame, Excellent Quality. 860-913-6735 Paid $1300 Victrola 1904-1906 Refrigerator Arctic Cat Greens Mower Floral Pattern, Country [email protected] $1100 Victor Talking Machine $225 Mission-Style $5900 OBO Styling. Electrified, With Accessories. Snowmobiles Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Emerson Microwave 2006 570 Panther Headboard ONLY John Deere 220A Solid Wood Coffee $350 OBO $25 Walk-Behind Greens Mower Oak Computer & Vac Pro 2-Up, 579 Miles, Harvest Cherry Finish 48” & End Table 508-885-3124 All White, Good Condition. Automatic Start & Reverse High. Unused, Still In Box. $1995 OBO Armoire Models 72085, 72285, Over $3500 New 72295 Call 508-801-6367 Like New $90 508-764-8330 $150 $800 Steals It! Used Twice Tan Genuine 1996 ZR580 Used Godfather Call 508-949-7040 Trumpet $100 Paid $2772 Sheepskin Men’s White GE Profile 2300 Miles, Real Fast Sled! Jukebox Electric/Acoustic Guitar $1900 Theme Horns AMI/Rowe, 45’s 30” Convection Take Them Both For $5900 Set Of Six Mahogany Vinci Brand $100 Jacket Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of 508-765-5763 Size 46, Never Worn. Wall Oven $50 508-864-7159 508-340-5334 45’s With Extra Records. Bedroom Set $150 GE Spacemaker $400 OBO Full-Size Bed. Highboy, Call 860-774-7194 Can Deliver For Gas Money Mirrored Dresser, Panasonic Portable Olympia Microwave Oven 204 WATER EQUIPMENT With My Pickup Truck Nightstand. Typewriter And Vent Gas Fireplace Dayville, CT Excellent Condition. Color TV In Case. In Good Condition GE Profile 1994 Sea-Doo Cell 401-523-5670 $1200 CT-36SX12F $75 Induction Stovetop Bombardier SP94 Log Set 36” HDS Flat Screen With 508-756-6120 Vintage Royal Typewriter Brand New, Original Jukebox Remote & Operating All For $550 With Trailer Unopened Box. 774-289-6982 Instructions. Table Model Moving, So MUST SELL Excellent Condition, Runs R.H. Peterson 24” Split For Sale $475 $35 OBO 508-347-8029 Great. Seat Just Recovered, Oak Vented Log Set 1951 Rowe AMI Manchester Call 508-943-1206 Solid Oak 508-756-3690 Low Hours On Jet Pump. With 24” Triple-T Burner Model “D” 40 China Set After 7pm Wilton Pans Has Been Winterized. Either Gas Or Propane. Excellent Condition. L-Desk & Hutch $1600 Original $650 24K Gold, Complete, TOOL SHEDS Different Sizes, Decorating Converted To Play 45’s. 8 Servings. Used Only A Pioneer Stereo $1995 Items, Including Tips. Some Call Deb MUST SELL! Holds 20 Records. Made of Texture 1-11 508-965-7077 $400 OBO Few Times For Special Light, Distressed Oak Wheat, Items Used Only Once. Spare Tubes & Service Occasions. System Integrated Surge Supressor 8x8 $625 Great For Starting Out. 860-928-5266 Manual. Great Sound, Plus Sugar & Creamer. With All Original Manuals. Power Unit, Storage Curios, 8x10 $800 Everything 1/2 Price 2005 Ski-Doo Jetski Real Solid Wood. Large Bowl & Platter, Includes Turntable, Radio Open Shelf (Built-In Lamp) 8x12 $875 Or Take It All For One Price Gas On Gas Stove $2000 Excellent Condition. Tuner, 5-Band Analyzer For Top Drawbridge Slides 8x16 $1175 860-923-2445 Apple Green & Black. Perfect Working Order 774-200-0501 $100 OBO Speakers. Cassette Tape Forward And Illuminated Less Than 65 Hours. $250 774-289-1871 Player/Recorder, CD Player. Desktop. Delivered And 3-Cylinder 15003cc Email For Additional Info Original Cost $1250 68”Wx81”Dx72”H Built On-Site Wood Stove Supercharged Engine. & Pictures Kawai Organ Mitsubishi 65” Excellent Condition (Includes Left-L) Other Sizes Available Vermont Castings Resolute 3-Seater, 130 Inches Long. [email protected] Excellent Condition. Very $7500 Asking $2000 Projection TV $425 One Owner/1yr Old/MINT Call 413-324-1117 413-245-3402 Originally $2400 Clean Burning, Firescreen Includes Dock & Trailer Good Flea Market Tools With Oak Entertainment 508-765-1231 And Warming Shelves 508-347-8956 All Kinds Of Home Tools Center Trac Vac Included. Items! Some New, Some Lightly $700 Player Piano Sony Wega 32” TV Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. $2100 New 205 BOATS OVER 70 ITEMS Used Tomos 80 Motorcycle Excellent Condition Like New! Dual 44-Gallon Containers, Asking $1100 Various Items, 150 Rolls Go With It $150 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton 508-943-0277 Some Antiques 508-347-3380 3-Speed Auto 14’ 2003 Polar $500 $850 Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch Package Deal ONLY 508-234-9020 Beautiful Oak Exhaust. For Massey Kraft Bass Boat Everything Works Kerosene Lamp End Tables Ferguson, Will Fit Others. $45 $25 41”W x 54”H x 23”D 100 GENERAL & Trailer (2) Glass-Top With Pool Filter Paid $2100, Used Twice 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, Wrought Iron Base Cabinet For TV 508-892-1412 Minkota trolling motor, ALSO: Music Box $90 For Both Hayward S180T1580 Series With Recessed Doors. ULLETIN OARD High Rate Sand Filter 105 B B New batteries, Yard Tractor Tires Stein (German) Paid $800 Excellent condition. On Wheels. Directional Tires $20 860-774-1833 System. Asking $200 Trees for IN REMEMBRANCE Half Price - A-1 Condition $5,000. 23”x8.5”x12” Photos Available By Email Call 508-347-3575 $100 1 Pair A/R MOST ITEMS $250 or Best Offer Julie Ann Bainton 860-412-0210 508-764-4103 Sale 508-248-6783 Bookshelf Speakers HALF ORIGINAL Evergreen Trees, Colorado (Knurowski) $150 PRICE! Square Foot Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 36 Year Senior Secretary 15.5 Foot OMC 508-764-1439 Concrete Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Bay Path High School Sunbird Hand-Crafted Arien Tractor Potbelly Stove Excellent Privacy Dear Friend, Please Visit Jewelry Kimball Spinnet $60 Footing Forms Border/Ornamental Our Guest Book And Leave A 1989-90 Bowrider 70HP Arc Welder SF32 - $45 Each All 10 trees for $85. Note To Pay Your Respects Outboard, Very Low Hours. Many Varieties Piano NordicTrac www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton Well Maintained. Galvanized Rings Solid Wood. Wood-Burning Stove $50 Wheelbarrow Call 508-278-5762 Custom Trailer. 3 Custom Lucite Bracelets Excellent Condition, Fishing Equipment 4-Foot Steel Shelves $20 Evenings 107 MISC. FREE Covers - Convertible Top, Earrings Mooring Cover, Custom Needs Tuning. Very Heavy Duty (5) Steel Lally Columns And More! Appraised At $2500 Archery Equipment $50 FREE Storage Cover. 508-410-5783 $200 Trestle-Style $2500 OBO Will Sell Machinist Tools 413-245-7388 8 Bags Of $800 FIRM (8) Antique Milk Cans 203-879-3221 Auto Tools $110 Library Table Anthracite Coal Harvest Oak Table 508-892-9103 Antique, 72”x32”Wide 72” Round Antenna Tower Pratt & Whitney You Pick Up! 1960 16 Foot Frigidaire Gallery Gas Dryer Boards. 508-987-8803 $300 Kitchen Center Flat-Belt Driven $70 Asking $175 Must See To Appreciate 35mm Camera Penn Yan By Oster 40HP Evinrude, Holsclaw 508-756-6120 146 VHS Disney Metal Lathe 413-245-7388 Also Complete Set Of Attachments Overall Dimensions; Antique Victor Victrola, Free Fishing Boat Trailer. Beautiful Classic. 774-289-6982 For Food Processing, Movies 7’ Long By 2’ Wide St. Joseph’s 1850’s Melodeon Organ, 30 Foot 1972 Silverton New Mahogany Deck, Cooking & Baking. 508-885-5189 Comes With 3 & 4 Jaw Basilica Books And More Fiberglass. No Motor. Seats & Transom. Haywood Great Condition. Chucks. 508-248-1951 Exterior In Very Good $5000 $65 “Our Gift Our Legacy: Condition. 508-341-6941 Wakefield $450 “Our First 100 Years” 508-949-1320 Small Antique 860-923-3532 TT Custom Fit No Trailer. Bedroom Set Ask For Ron Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed 508-461-9097 1970 Sea Sprite Double(Full-Sized) Bed With Miscellaneous Cabinet Slight Damage Car Cover 14’ w/Trailer & 33 HP Mirror, Bureau, And Table. w/Lock & Key For 2002 Roadster Items Pride 3-Wheel Antique Beige Kitchen Johnson Outboard. $350 $60 Convertible (Will Fit FREE WOOD All In Good Shape. 508-943-8482 Head Skis, Antique Yard Scooter Range Other Years) $750 By White Warner $90 Bindings & Poles Tractor Cultivator Walker Carrier, Basket, Light, PALLETS Sylvania Vintage Horn, 24” Wide Seat. Recent Excellent Condition. Hegner 19 Inch Never Used! $100 508-943-4565 You pick up. Monday thru Stereo Console $150 Batteries, On-Board Charger. Original Cost $260 Scroll Saw Electric Boat Bought/Serviced Locally. Roberts Reel-To-Reel Friday 8am-noon. Circa 1960 With Stand Pioneer & Technics Trolling Motor Portable - 3 Sections. Washer & Dryer Stonebridge Press Solid Oak & Oak Veneer Stereo Components $60 White, Used. Tape Player/Recorder 25 Optical Drive Cabinet $400 FIRM Best Offer All Instructions Included. Best Offer Call 508-987-5515 $800 $250 (located behind Southbridge $75 After 4pm Call 508-949-7040 508-248-6783 508-434-2822 508-333-8090 508-764-9309 Hotel & Conference Center) 508-868-2860 B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 20, 2010

205 BOATS 283 PETS 298 WANTED TO BUY 402 GENERAL SERVICES 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP WANTED WANTED 1985 Ski Nautique Pure Bred “2001” Puppies ATTENTION: Wire EDM Operator 400 Hours On Engine, Over thirty breeds available. ROUTE Call The WWII & KOREAN WAR VETERANS Newer Upholstery. Health checked/guaranteed. Familiarity With Fanuc Controls Preferred. $4000 OBO State licensed. 169 Junk Man Local History Buff Looking To Purchase Knowledge Of Measuring Tools And Machine 413-222-2058 www.laughlinkennel.com M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, US Govt. .45 Pistol Shop Practices Required. Must Be Adaptable FREE BBQ And Work Independently. Must Be Receptive Laughlin Kennel ANTIQUES REMOVAL! War Souvenirs 1990 Glasport Call 508-987-7161 To Off-Site Training. Related Experience 884 Worcester St. TOP DOLLAR PAID Considered. 20 Foot Southbridge MA GUTTERS CLEANED 285 PET CARE No Dealer Inquiries! Send Brief Resume Or Open Bow Ski Boat Looking To Purchase Removal of Metal, Work History To: Appliances, New 350 Engine, Zero Hours. Antiques Call Wally At ERW, Inc. New Interior, New Flooring. And Collectibles Furniture, TV’s. Attn: Help Wanted - EDM Drive-On Trailer. Construction 508-234-5860 Sacrifice At $7200 Single Items PO Box 431, Putnam, CT, 06260 Or Entire Estates Materials. Email: [email protected] 12 Foot Jon Boat Cellars/Attics Seats, Electric Motor, We Buy It All Cleaned. 505 APARTMENTS FOR On Trailer. And Also Do 500 REAL ESTATE RENT 505 APARTMENTS FOR 510 $1500 Small Building On-Site Estate Sales RENT COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS 508-234-6096 And Demolition, Tires. Leaves Removed. Estate Auctions 501 REAL ESTATE Small Residential WANTED 2004 Carver 360 Same Owners CALL MIKE ANYTIME Moves. Trees Cut The Village At Webster Sport Sedan Tom & Camila 508-765-9512 Brush/Limbs Killingly For Rent (2) 375HP Volvo 8.1 Liter Removed OXFORD 1/2/3BR Townhouse 2500 Sq.Ft Engines. 7.3KW Kohler Apartments 15 Acres Generator, 2 State Rooms, New Stuff! Furnaces Removed & Fresh Water Vacu-Flush Reconnective Healing New Subsidized 7500 Sq.Ft. WANTED Check-our-down-to- (HUD/USDA) Head, Full Galley. Animal Massage earth prices first! Free Standing Buildings. PRICE REDUCED Animal Communication Beatles Items Unsubsidized Great Space! $199,000 Record Sleeves, Record Weekends also! Orchard (USDA Affordable) ALSO: $179,000 As Always! Players, Dolls, Statues, Central Mass ************** Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome 2500 Sq.Ft. Call 774-230-8295 Reiki/Feng Shui Mugs, Toys, Magazines, Hill Or Can Income Qualify 3000 Sq.Ft. Promo Items, Displays, and Connecticut EQUAL HOUSING Natural Foods Movie Posters, Etc. Dave 1/2/3 Bedroom Call For Application 9000 Sq.Ft. 2004 Glastron Flower Essences 860-779-2469 OPPORTUNITY Apartments. Today Available! Alpha Wave Music 860-779-0876 508-347-7804 ************** FREE RENT Owner Will Give You 17-Foot Bowrider Price You Can’t Refuse! 3.0L Volvo Penta I/O, Boarding 413-262-5082 All real estate advertising in CALL FOR 135 HP V6. this newspaper is subject to Call Indoor/Outdoor Runs MOVE-IN Less Than 80 Hours! WAR The Federal Fair Housing Act SPECIALS! 1-508-753-3670 E-Z Load Trailer, Skylights of 1968, which makes it 2 Pairs Of Waterskis. Heated/Air Conditioned illegal to advertise any Heat & Hot Water $10,000 OBO RELICS 415 BUSINESS SERVICES preference, limitation or Included 508-347-2279 Day Care discrimination based on race, 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE After 6pm & color, religion, sex, handicap, Must Income Qualify Supervised Groups familial status (number of SECTION 8 Webster Available Sept. 1st Daily/Weekly Rates WAR CONTINUOUS children and or pregnancy), CERTIFICATES 2008 Southwind Large Play Yards national origin, ancestry, age, WELCOME WOODSTOCK OUVENIRS WAVE marital status, or any NORTH VILLAGE CONDO FOR RENT By Bennington S intention to make an such Call Training TECHNOLOGIES ONE MONTH 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Sport Deck Boat Basic - Advanced WANTED Will beat anyone’s prices on preference, limitation or discrimination. This 508-987-8121 FREE RENT! fully applianced kitchen, With 4-Stroke 150HP Group Or Private Computer Repair, with basement, Yamaha New - Open Enrollment WWII & EARLIER Virus/Spyware Removal, newspaper will not knowingly accept any EHO 2 Bedroom Units large back yard. Trailer, Seat Covers. CA$H WAITING! Training, Web Starting At $683!! No pets. $775/month. 24.1 Hours. advertising for real estate Grooming Design and more! For Limited 1st and security. $21,500 Helmets, Swords, MAC OR PC that is in violation of the law. Baths To Full Grooms Our readers are hereby 508-765-1275 508-943-5062 Daggers, Bayonets, Call Kevin at 860-560-3113 Time ONLY! 774-230-7708 Medals, Badges, Flags, informed that all dwellings Certifications! Uniforms, etc. advertising in this newspaper Heat And Hot Water 2010 Skeeter PCSA Levels I & II Over 30 Years Experience. are available on and equal Is Included. 520 HOUSEMATES opportunity basis. To River Mill ZX-180 CPR Certified Call David complain about Reiki Master Do you want to save Must Income Brand New, Never Been 1-508-688-0847 discrimination call The Woodstock, CT Lighterian Reiki VII money on your Department of Housing and Village Qualify. In Water! I’ll Come To YOU! heating system? Female Roommate Wanted Red & Black. 115HP Yamaha Reconnective Healing II Urban Development “HUD” N. Grosvenordale, CT Section 8 Vouchers To Share Furnished Condo 4-Stroke. 70lb Thrust ICNDF Certified Trainer MA licensed oil burner tech toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. All Utilities Included. Trolling Motor. Easy Load will install, replace, clean or For the N.E. area, call HUD Studio Accepted. $500/Month Trailer, Hummingbird 323 Experienced, Caring Staff repair your heating system. ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Individualized Care 12 years experience. $637/Month Please Call Call Karen Fish Finders. New Batteries. free number for the hearing 860-753-1337 $22,000 OBO Attention To Detail 300 HELP WANTED Call 774-200-6331 impaired is 1-800-927-9275 One Bedroom (508)987-1595 860-428-6797 $745/Month For Details & 508-987-0077 546 CEMETERY LOTS 205 Federal Hill Road WANTED Including Other Specials Larson 1997 Oxford, MA 310 GENERAL HELP 433 CLEANING Reasonably Priced EHO WANTED All Utilities Two Plots Ski-Boat starwoodpetresort.com Two Or Three 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta In Worcester County Engine. With Trailer. Bedroom Home ONE MONTH Memorial Park, Paxton, MA $5000 Affordable Any Style FREE RENT Webster At Garden Of Heritage II 508-476-5476 286 LIVESTOCK HELP WANTED Five Room, Three Bedroom $1500 OBO For Both Cleaning Service Will Also Consider *Must Income Qualify* Apartment For Rent, 508-864-7159 2003 HAWK We Offer Quality Work At Waterfront Cottage Section 8 Vouchers First Floor, 260 COLLECTIBLES Custom 2-Horse An Affordable Price! (Any Lake) Accepted Large Living Room, Large Kitchen, Porch, 550 MOBILE HOMES Gooseneck Trailer • Homes & Offices For Retiree Who’s Dressing/sleeping area. • Carpet Cleaning 2 & 3 Bedroom Appliances Included Authentic Downsizing Apartments Also Off-Street Parking. Excellent condition. • Floors LOOKING TO BUY 1977 Mobile Home Revolutionary $12,000. • And Much More! Available Section 8 Approved. 860-634-4632 Will Repair (Utilities Not Included) For More Information $70,000 War Historic Woodstock, CT REGISTERED, Call 508-943-8807 Plus Park Share INSURED & BONDED Plasse R.E Rents Starting At FOR SALE BY OWNER Autographs Give Maria A Call 508-987-5588 $640/Month Located In Wagon Wheel Genuine Original Signature • On-Site Professional Park, Brookfield, MA Autographs Of 508-764-2500 Bagged Shavings Surrogate 505 APARTMENTS FOR Management And 508-347-3837 American Hero Icons. Maintenance Staff WEBSTER George Washington $2600 Kiln-Dried Pine Mothers RENT Benjamin Franklin $2600 Paper Bags. Please Call Hartley Terrace Thomas Jefferson $1200 3.25 Cubic Feet 442 LICENSED DAY Brookfield All Have Certificates Of $5.00 Each (No Limit) Needed (860)923-3919 2 Bedroom Nanatomqua Mobile Authenticity. CARE $739-$802 Home Park (55+) Pick Up In Be part of a miracle Brookside for more information Clear Signatures The rewards are more Heat & Hot Water Mobile Home For Sale. 508-476-1068 West Brookfield Included. Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Rock Valley Farm than financial Terrace Large Kitchen & Living *************** Must Income Qualify 508-867-2508 Seeking Women Heat/Hot Water Section 8 Certification Room. Screen Porch NFL Autographed 21-43 Non-Smokers Per CT General Statutes Welcome & Carport. With Healthy 19e-87b-5g, Included! Park Rent $100/Month Helmet Collection Horse Tack Modern Kitchens CALL FOR PRICE Bits, Bridles, Saddles, Pregnancy History All advertisements for FREE RENT! Five Ridell Team Helmets Daycare Services in the FREE RENT!!! Wall-To-Wall Carpet 774-262-7307 Signed By MVP Icon Accessories. New, Used, Spacious Closets English, Western, Blankets, state of Connecticut must Quarterbacks Affordable 2 Bedroom Heat/Hot Water On-Site Laundry Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Gift Items, Reins. include your license/ Included! Easy Highway Access Mobile Home Almost Anything registration number. Apartments For Rent. Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Spacious, Fully For More Information And Peyton Manning. Horse-Related For More Affordable 2 Bedroom For Sale Rock Valley Farm Applianced. Call 508-943-9567 2 Bedrooms, Completely All Have COA’s Information Call Apartments For Rent. EHO $2500 OBO West Brookfield Spacious, Fully Remodeled. In A Quiet Dayville, CT Park. Close 508-476-1068 508-867-2508 888-363-9457 454 HOME Starting at $797 Applianced. reproductivepossibilities.com To Industrial Park And IMPROVEMENT • Pool Shopping Center. 286 FEED Starting at $797 265 FUEL/WOOD • Basketball Court $29,900 Quality Horse Hay • Pool Includes All Appliances • Playground EBSTER Call 860-608-6407 Dry Seasoned 800 Pound Square Bales 325 PROFESSIONAL HOME • Basketball Court W Timothy & Orchard Grasses • On-Site Laundry Firewood Fertilize Fields IMPROVEMENTS • Playground First Cutting $100 Each Repairs, Restorations, Prospect N. Grosvenordale 128 Cubic Feet INCOME LIMITS APPLY • On-Site Laundry Mixed Hardwood Second Cutting $130 Each Math Teacher Renovations Section 8 Welcome CT Delivery Fee Extra A Math Teacher Is Sought Mobile Home For Sale Cut, Split & Delivered INCOME LIMITS APPLY Estates $225 Rock Valley Farm By A Private High School Foundation Sill Repairs Office Open From: 14x64 Doublewide West Brookfield Located In Putnam, CT. Decks Monday-Friday Section 8 Welcome 3 Bedroom 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. One To Four Cord Loads 508-867-2508 The Incumbent Will Instruct Stairs, Railings, Balusters Apartments. Large Kitchen, Living Room. Discount For Volume Students, Using Various All General Carpentry 9:00am to 5:00pm Office Open From: Now Available: Laundry Room. Call RV Logging 297 CHILD CARE Teaching Methods, Such As NO JOB TOO SMALL Weekend & Evening Monday-Friday Appliances Included. 413-364-2689 Lecture And Demonstration. 34 Years Experience Appointments 9:00am to 5:00pm Historical Buildings Plenty Of Cabinet Space. Please Mail Cover Letter Hourly Or By The Job Available $65,000 And Resume To: References Weekend & Evening Must Income Qualify Dr. Day Care’s Appointments SECTION 8 For Appointment 270 COINS/STAMPS Ozgur Yaglidere W.A. Richard & Sons 860-923-0421 Part-Time & Wellspring Cultural & Available CERTIFICATES 860-481-1685 WELCOME Full-Time Rates Educational Foundation, Inc. Brookside Terrace Free Breakfast And Lunch. 727 Campbell Ave. Brookside Terrace Call Permanent Cash We Accept CT Care 4 Kids. West Haven, CT 06516 11 Village Drive 11 Village Drive Southbridge,MA 01550 Trailer For Sale For Silver & Call (401)647-7241 Southbridge,MA 01550 (508)943-9567 drdaycare.com JB BUILDING In Wells, Maine Gold Coins (508)764-7675 EHO Campground & May 15th To October 15th * Immediate Openings 400 SERVICES REMODELING Quiet Park, 10 Minutes (508)764-7675 From Beach. Fully Will Beat All KINDERPATCH All Types Of Remodeling DUDLEY 4 Rooms, Off-Street Parking. 510 Furnished, Written Offers FAMILY Kitchens - Baths Florida Room, Corner Lot. Decks - Basements Quiet Neighborhood. COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS * CHILD CARE 402 GENERAL SERVICES $550/Month + Utilities Asking $18,500 Also Buying Complete 46 Wallace Rd., Sturbridge Painting - Home Repairs First/Last & Security Call 508-277-4569 Coin Collections Ages 3 months to 12 years Custom Built Required Snacks and meals provided. Entertainment Centers. Call 508-949-3647 SOUTHBRIDGE Southbridge * Large fenced-in yard. Contact Jim At BRAND NEW For Lease Sturbridge Over 10 years experience. Attractive Mobile Home Certified Appraisals [email protected] 10,850+ S.F. Building Minutes to all major routes. Or 401-954-5124 DUDLEY APARTMENTS! In Sturbridge * Vickki (774-241-0299) Ideal For Retirement Park Lic. #2084777 PETS WELCOME! 2 Bedrooms/$775. Commercial/Industrial Two Bedrooms, One And Two Bedroom, Six Room Available now. Use. Town Water/Sewer, One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, 508-943-6570 Apartment. Mud Room, Stove, refrigerator and Loading Dock. Includes 298 WANTED TO BUY New Roof, New Windows, A CALL 457 LAWN/GARDEN Kitchen, Bathroom, dishwasher included. 1,400 S.F. Office Space. And Many Updates. * Living Room. Located On Worcester References Secure building. Beautifully Landscaped. Stimulus Package Reduction! Street (Route 169) $85,000 Bonded and Insured WE HAUL $750/Month Off-street parking. NO Pets. Call 508-347-8791 $ Fast, Reliable $700/Month (508)765-5421 Rubbish Removal Shrub & Tree Utilities Not Included. Call (508)765-5852 ROSS RECYCLING First/Last & Security 281 FREE PETS Trimming Ware We Pay More!! Attics Serious Inquiries Large 3 Bedroom, Family Hedges CALL DOM Park, Pets Welcome! FREE CATS All Scrap Metals, Basements Southbridge Garages Shrubbery 508-949-0731 For Lease Country Living Near Quabbin. Two Adult Cats Cars, Trucks Trees Cut Sturbridge 14’x67’, Must See Inside! To Good Home Batteries, Household Items Liming & Fertilizing Quinebaug/ Two Bedroom Apartment 9,400+ S.F. Ideal For Modern & Fully Renovated! Appliances Edging & Mulching In Nice Duplex. Living Commercial/Light New Roof, Windows, Deck, One All White Male, Copper Wire, Thompson, CT Room, Eat-In Kitchen. Industrial Use. Plush Carpet And Freshly Neutered. One Multi-Colored Demolition Cutting Tall Grass Minutes From Town Water/Sewer. Painted Throughout. New Female, Spayed. Appliances... 3 Bedroom Apartment. Visa/MC/Check Our Specialty! Laundry Room & Heat Mass Pike And I-84. Includes 1,850 S.F. Front Load Washer/Dryer, Both Very Friendly, 64 Tucker Hill Rd. ALSO Included. Second Floor. First & Security Deposit. Office Space. Side-By-Side Stainless Steel Good Cats. WE TAKE IT ALL! $850/Month No Utilities Included. Located On Worcester Fridge With Ice/Water, Putnam, CT 06260 All Types Of Fencing Street (Route 169) Would Like Them To Go Installed First/Last And $500 $850/Month And Stove All Remain. 1-800-414-0239 Available Aug. 15 Call $52,900 Together But Will Split Up. www.acallwehaul.com Security Deposit 508-762-8663 860-928-7165 508-867-2564 860-923-2915 508-310-5840 (508)765-5421 413-687-9151 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 20, 2010 B9

720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 700 AUTOMOTIVE 1975 Mercedes 1988 Cadillac 2002 Jeep Grand GREY NISSAN 2005 Honda 1992 Mallard Park Model Trailer 450SL Sedan Deville PATHFINDER SE Aero VT 750c Sprinter For Sale 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Cherokee Excellent Condition. Way Too Convertible 4-Door, Light Grey, Overland Edition 192K automatic Red/Chrome, 4400 Miles, Park Model Absolute Mint Condition! w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . With After-Market Straight Many Amenities To List! 5th Wheel Maroon With Black Interior, Fully Loaded, Running Many Updates. Nice Big Lot Comes Fully Furnished. Florida Car - Never Seen Boards, Sunroof, Towing Great condition inside, Pipes, New Original Pipes, Steel Drop Center With Two Tops. A Winter! 76k Original Miles. good condition outside. Jet Kit, Honda Back Rest, With Gazebo & Carport. Moving, Need The Cash! Looks & Runs Great. Package, Leather, CD, Man Made Pond & Asking Only $16,900 A Must See! 4WD, 71k Miles. Sunroof/Cooper tires/new Honda Carrier, 2 Helmets. Tailgate Needs Nothing! $3795 OBO battery. Runs great. Like New! Fireplace, Shed. Please Call 781-927-9785 $200 $10,000 FIRM Very Good Condition. Includes Lot At Meadowside For More Information 508-769-0619 508-769-0512 NADA $10,925 Asking $3,500. Asking $4000 Of Woodstock, CT 508-943-2572 Asking $9,000 Call 774-200-7604 Call 860-933-0372 Asking $25,900 1990 Mustang GT Jeff 508-867-6358 386-624-2650 Wells, Maine Chrysler Industrial 1977 Corvette L82 735 GARAGE RENTALS 2007 Harley Low Mileage. Original 350 Convertible 2005 40’ Breckenridge V8 400HP Engine Engine With 350HP. Davidson Park Model Home Rebuilt, Zero Miles. Burgundy paint with Black WANTED 1994 DAMON Runs Goods. Needs TLC. top. Runs/sounds great. 2003 Mitsubishi Year-Round Garage Street Glide Enclosed Room Addition, Sitting On Ground, $5000 OBO HORNET Plus Screen Room & Deck. Ready To Go Just tuned up. Everything Eclipse Space For Antique Car Loaded, Custom Dual 508-892-9583 Exhaust. Black Pearl. CHEVY-POWERED, RV Double Loft, Sleeps 10. $2200 works. Ready for Must be at least 20 feet long. Onan generator. Shower, 774-696-7697 Spring/Summer cruising. Convertible Only 550 Miles! Fully Furnished & Grey, Runs & Looks New. Respond to John Microwave, Heater, A/C, With Rebuilt Fitted $3900 OBO 508-832-3966 or Paid $25,000 Landscaped. Transmission 1979 Pontiac Fully Loaded. 79k Miles. Gas range, Fridge. Meadow Ledge Resort Call Charlie [email protected] $17,000 Asking $8,000 (Zero Miles) New Tires. 508-765-0386 May-October Trans-Am (401)523-5670 Asking $10,500 860-428-7248 $3000 Package Deal Virginia Car. Great Condition. 740 MOTORCYCLES $64,500 508-410-3078 2008 Harley 508-278-6123 Transmission Only Smokey & The Bandit Look. 1999 Jeep 1985 Harley 1996 Holiday $1800 Runs Well. Black Interior & Davidson Sportster 760 VANS/TRUCKS Exterior, Lots Of New Parts Wrangler 2005 Toyota Sportster Rambler 5th 508-461-9097 (Including Seats, Tires, Runs Great! XL Custom 1200 1979 Ford F-350 Carpet, Rebuilt Includes Hard And Soft Top. Camry LE 1000 XLH Still Under Warranty Wheel Aluma-Lite Rims For Sale Transmission) Stainless Steel Features. 4-Cylinder Automatic Sedan, New S&S Carb., Ignition 407 Miles, Like New. With One Living Area Pickup Truck 15 Inch Aluminum Rims Matching Numbers Asking $4000 4-Door, Front-Wheel Drive. Module, Tires, Battery & Coil. $7500 Slide-Out, Rear Kitchen, 4x4 With Plow, 49k Original Off 1991 Honda Accord. $12,500 Minor Cosmetic Blemishes. 76k Miles. Loaded, A/C, $2000 OBO 508-864-0655 Garden Tub, Queen Bed, Miles. NO TITLE. Factory Set - 5 Total 508-615-7358 Service Is Up To Date. CD Player, Front Disc Brakes, 508-731-5621 Including Some Accessories. Floor In Bed Is Missing, $25 Each Call Jen Automatic Steering. Ask For Stephen Harley Davidson In Good Condition. Needs Replacing. 860-923-0457 1995 Toyota Supra 860-428-7170 Runs Beautifully. Clean, $9000 Solid Frame, Good Condition. Motorcycle Parts 508-799-3953 Very Good Mechanics. 720 CLASSICS Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. 1999 Road King Original. 60k, 1999 Toyota REDUCED! & Accessories One Original Owner $10,600 Black, 10k Miles, Mint $1650 1923 Ford Model T Black-On-Black, Leather, Camry Condition. Lots Of Chrome, For Sale 2001 Keystone Two-Owner Car. 224k Miles, Runs Great! Leave Message 978-760-3453 Touring Car 508-885-4580 Must See! Always Kept For EVO, Twin Cam, Hornet Best Offer Kept Up To Date. Inside. Sportsters. Superb Frame Off Inspected. Air & Heat. 508-981-2636 35 Foot Travel Trailer $13,000 OBO With Slide-Out. 1982 GMC 350 Restoration In Excellent 1973 Pontiac Good First Car Or Spare Car 508-765-5289 Custom Chrome Condition. Winner Of REDUCED Sleeps 8 Stake Body With Power Gate. Trans-Am 2006 NISSAN Email Me At Women’s New $5000 OBO National AACA First Prize 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, $1800 OBO Rebuilt Engine. At Hershey And Many Other SENTRA [email protected] Insulated (Home) 508-885-7463 $1200 Burgundy Interior, Original, 401-585-0309 (Cell) 508-789-4006 Shows. All Stock, 4-Cylinder, Matching Numbers. 90k. SPECIAL EDITION Leather Jacket 508-461-9097 20 HP, Electric Start And Best Offer 2000 BMW 740 IL Excellent Condition 1999 Suzuki Police-Style, Size Large. Runs On Mag. 4-Door Sedan, Anthracite With All The Extras TLS 1000 $125 2001 Must See To Fully 508-344-2660 (Metallic Grey/Blue). Must Be Seen 1992 GMC Appreciated This Vehicle. V-Twin, Strong Runner. 508-949-1320 “Woodland Park” 104k Miles. Well-Cared $6,900 The Hot Set-Up! Carbon Diesel Truck Must Be Sold Due To FORD 1964 For, Beautiful Car. Call 508-764-4570 ECREATIONAL Beautiful Custom Design, Failing Health. Fiber Mufflers. Grey. 745 R UPS Truck-Style, Lojack, Factory Nav, 40’ Park Model Trailer. Aluminum Grumman Body, $17.000 OBRO GALAXIE XL 500 $3500 VEHICLES Sliding Glass Door Fastback Black With White Many Extras. 2007 Ford Fusion 860-315-7417 Shelves. Rebuilt 860-774-0820 $10,500 Entrance, Full Bath, Transmission/Motor, Interior Excellent Condition Like New! 1998 Polaris ATV 3 Slide-Outs, Sleeps 8 $8,500 Call For Appointment New Fuel Tank, Radiator, 508-885-2604 $9500 OBO 2002 HARLEY Magnum 425, 4x4 Central Air 1927 Ford Call 413-245-3402 Complete $2000 Overhaul 5 Steering Box. Dual Wheels, Leave A Message Call Bill DAVIDSON Winter Insulation Package 11’ Area Behind Seats Roadster 774-230-1582 Years Ago. Used Very Little Paid $40,000 New. Vintage 1956 1200 Sportster Since. Needs Battery. Excellent Condition Turnkey Show Ready! Asking $20,000 OBO 14,100GVWR Chevy 327, V8, Holly 4B, A/T, 2000 Volkswagen Black, Drag Bars, Forward Asking $3000 VW Beetle Sedan Controls, Excellent Condition 617-524-6220 Red With Flames, Pipes. Runs Good, 36HP Motor, Passat GLX 2009 Toyota 508-885-3136 Call 5pm-8:30pm Will Not Consider Trades $5000 OBO 860-888-5207 508-867-6546 Nice Body & Interior. 4 Motion Corolla CE 4-Door Call 860-336-6622 2003 Citation 32’ Contact 860-974-9880 Or New Tires & Brakes. [email protected] V6, 2.8 Fuel Injected. Sedan Asking $7800 Excellent Condition, Well 2003 Honda 5th Wheel 1994 Plymouth Call Barry Maintained. Low Miles. Only 13k Miles. Manual 2002 Harley Mint Condition, 1950 Chevrolet 5-Speed Transmission. TRX250 EX ATV Sleeps 8, Bunks, Slideout, Van 508-764-6059 Custom Wheels & Exhaust. Davidson Sportster Runs Great! Looks Great! 4-Door Sedan Leather Interior, Black 35 MPG, AM/FM, CD & A/C. Awning & Screen Room. Needs Alternator, Excellent Condition. Low Miles - Mint Condition $1600 OBO $14,000 OBO Good Body & Motor. 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. What’s The Good On Black. Lots Of Great $5500 OBO Metallic Blue. REDUCED! Parts Only - No Title. New Factory-Built Motor. Word? Must Sell Due To Knee Customizing Details 860-634-0581 $400 Solid Body, Runs Excellent. 508-865-5085 $6000 OBO 508-265-7559 Thunderbird! 617-519-9051 Injury. Needs Interior & Minor Work REDUCED $10,999 Call Ron 2008 Kawasaki 1983 Ford Pickup To Be Road-Worthy. Sporty Antique T-Bird In 508-344-1904 2004 Sightseer $5900 Like-New Condition, In And 2001 Ford 508-347-3280 KX450F Dirt Bike Truck 978-760-3453 Out, Plus Runs Great! Excellent Condition, Winnebago 6-Cylinder, Clean An Excellent Daily Driver Taurus SE 732 SPORTS UTILITY 2003 American Title In Hand With Slideout, Sleeps 6. Underneath, No Rust. 1952 Pontiac And Show Car. A Rare Find 78k Original Miles, All Power, Ironhorse $3500 Only 8,500 Miles! Good Mechanics. With Low Mileage. New Tires. Well Maintained 860-576-4925 Ready To Go! $1500 Inside & Out. Color Blue. 1995 Nissan Woody Only $5900 Slammer $41,900 978-760-3453 Tin Woody Beach Wagon, Call 1-860-942-4299 Private Owner. S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed. 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Silver-Plum. 508-847-7049 New Tires, New Brake Or 4pm-8pm) $134,000 OBO 508-847-7048 Booster & Master Cylinder. 508-867-6124 Call 860-608-2967 Leave Message Runs Good! Good For Restoration. Interested Parties ONLY! $2900 OBO 860-774-8289 [email protected] 1968 GMC K2500 4x4 Pickup Under Restoration All New Sheetmetal. Needs Bed. Many New Parts. Runs Good. $3500 OBO No Reasonable Offer Refused 508-450-5093 1968 Mustang 2-Door Coupe Red With Black Interior. 302 Automatic. Very Clean, Low Miles. Recently Refurbished Asking $5000 MUST SELL! 860-564-3397 1969 Volkswagen Beetle With Title. Needs To Be Restored. 2 Transmissions, 2 Engines, Many New Parts. $1200 508-248-1665 B10 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 20, 2010

760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 767 VEHICLES WANTED 767 VEHICLES WANTED VEHICLES FOR PARTS 2001 Chevrolet 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 2010 Ford 1983 Ford Dump Chevy Prizm Extra Cab Pickup F-150 XLT Truck Payloader Wanted 1998 Mercury Silverado With Matching Cap & Liner. 13K,Auto,CC,PW,PL,AC Ford 9000 6-Wheeler $ Any Year. Must Have Very Extended Cab 33” Tires With Lift. CD,Bedliner, Needs A Little Work Backhoe Low Miles. Good Condition. Mint Condition. Asking $2500 OSS ECYCLING Will Consider A Civic 4.8L V8, 4x4 Automatic, $8200 OBO Asking $23,000.00 Michigan R R 508-764-1439 Mystique We Pay More!! Cargo Tow Package. Ladder 508-885-2884 Or Best Reasonable Offer 2003 Rawson Portable Diesel, Runs Good Rack & Bed Tool Box. 860-923-0457 Screener Plant For Parts Or Restoration 132k Miles. 2003 Chevy S-10 Model 3618/SN:SN823203 All Scrap Metals, WANTED A Good Work Truck! 4-Cylinder, 67k Miles. 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT 24 Point OV Twin Honda Also: Cars, Trucks Strong V6 3.0 Motor + $7000 With Insulated Cap. Very Motor. Low Hours, Old Ford Good Condition In And Out. 1964 Case Well Maintained Chevy Box Truck Batteries, Transmission. Power 1998 GMC Safari $6000 OBO Backhoe Loader Asking $28,000 UPS-Style Copper Wire, Automobile/Truck 508-764-1520 Everything. Utility Van Model 530 4-Cylinder Gas, 508-347-8956 $3500 Appliances... Parts With Shelves Runs Strong. Wheelchair Van Comes With Snow Bucket Yale Towmotor 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Motors, Fenders, Doors, $1000 FIRM AWD, 4.3L Automatic, Great For Landscaping Let’s Talk, Make Putnam, CT 06260 128k Miles 1999 Ford F250 Projects Or Snow Removal Forklift Complete Or Parts Cars. Clean Title! $3950 $5000 OBO All Rebuilt & Runs Excellent An Offer! 1933-1960, Nothing Newer! Runs. $5000 OBO Located In Leicester $2400 Call (508)347-7300 860-928-7165 774-922-4818 774-232-0407 508-248-7791 978-406-3670 860-774-1485 978-760-3453 BACK TO SCHOOL Making The Move From Playtime To Preschool

(NAPS) in toddlerhood, parents can hood development. The more Transitioning your toddler give their children an early children interact with people from the playpen to preschool start by exposing them to other than their parents or and kindergarten doesn’t printed material. siblings, the better they will have to be as overwhelming a • Read aloud to your be able to adapt to classmates task as it may seem, if you children daily. This activity and teachers. know what to expect. exposes them to language, • Participate in a Experts on education say teaches them about books and “playdate.” The intention of a children who are engaged in helps them start identifying playdate is to give children learning activities at an early words and their sounds. time to interact freely with others while fostering friend- age can most easily adapt to MATH the new formal school envi- ships. Search parenting web- ronment. Parents can help Numeracy skills develop- sites for information on make the transition easier by ment has become a high pri- groups nearby. preparing a home environ- ority for many school sys- For parents seeking more ment similar to the classroom tems. Aid your children’s resources, there’s an interac- and engaging children in edu- number savvy with simple tive program for preschoolers cational activities. and fun activities. and kindergartners called “Young children are natu- • Count random Junior Kumon. Students rally curious and eager to objects from fingers and toes learn pre-literacy skills and learn,” explains Dr. Mary to fruits and vegetables. Once pre-numeracy skills so they Mokris, education specialist children learn basic num- can achieve more on their for Kumon Math and Reading bers, they’ll probably want to own once they enroll in Centers. “Instilling a love of count everything they see. school. Parents say they learning at an early age will • Sing and say com- appreciate how the program help make the transition a mon counting rhymes such as fosters positive family time positive experience.” “one-two-buckle my shoe” together at home and an Dr. Mokris suggests the fol- and “one potato, two potato” engaging learning environ- lowing activities to foster a to reinforce numbers or be ment at the Kumon Center. child’s love of learning even creative and make up your For information about pro- before entering the class- own. grams for young children, room: call (800) ABC-MATH or visit SOCIAL SKILLS www.ku mon.com/juniorku- READING mon. Learning social skills is an Since literacy skills develop essential part of early child-

Morning Fuel For School YOUR YOUNGSTERS ARE LESS LIKELY TO WAFFLE ABOUT EATING BREAKFAST WHEN YOU SERVE THESE WAFFLES WITH STRAWBERRIES AND VANILLA-HONEY YOGURT SAUCE.

(NAPS) • Heat frozen pancakes and top with fruits For young children, playtime is learning time. The benefits of breakfast and good nutrition and syrup or honey. are well documented—children’s learning is • Make breakfast sandwiches with bagels, stimulated and they perform better academi- cheese, egg substitute and precooked sausage. cally when they are “fueled for school.” And for a special morning treat, try this Unfortunately,this most important meal is the scrumptious waffle breakfast—sure to make Preparing Kids For A most skipped meal of the day. It is estimated everyone in your family smile. that as many as 40 percent of girls and 32 percent of boys skip breakfast on a regular basis. WAFFLES WITH STRAWBERRIES AND So with busy school day schedules, how can VANILLA-HONEY YOGURT SAUCE Successful School Year you make sure your morning routine is healthy? The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association recommends stocking your (NAPS) 8 frozen waffles From August 4 through 17, freezer and refrigerator with convenient, 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt Appropriate school wear you can help increase after- tasty, healthy options from the cool aisles of 2 Tbsp. low-fat sour cream helps children dress for acad- school opportunities by your grocery store. There are many quick, 1 Tbsp. honey emic success. Uniforms, spir- rounding up your purchases tasty, nutritious options that will please both 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract it wear and clothes following to the nearest whole dollar. parents and kids. 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen) dress codes can encourage a The entire difference will stay You can have these delicious breakfast feeling of community spirit in the community to benefit a options ready in minutes: Prepare waffles according to package direc- and promote school safety. life-enriching after-school • Fill toasted waffles with peanut butter and tions. Combine yogurt, sour cream, honey and Educators and parents find program that inspires kids to jam for a unique breakfast sandwich; serve vanilla in a bowl and stir well to make sauce that following a dress code at A great investment, school wear be smart, strong and socially with orange juice. (can be made night before—cover and chill). school and at after-school can be worn during and after responsible. • Create a yogurt parfait with layered gra- Top waffles with sauce and fruit. Serves 4. events can make it easier to school. For year-round school wear nola and fruits. For more tasty recipes and information on monitor who is a student— and information on how JCP • Mix yogurt, frozen strawberries, skim frozen and refrigerated foods, visit www.Easy and who isn’t—and may aid for back-to-school, JCPenney cares for after school, visit milk and bananas in a blender for a tasty HomeMeals.com and www.face in reducing peer pressure. is committed to positive www.JCP.com and smoothie. book.com/EasyHomeMeals. As a retailer for IZOD youth development by sup- www.jcpenney.com/uni- Approved School Wear and a porting after-school pro- forms. popular shopping destination grams across the country. www.Connecticuts QuietCorner.com VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 20, 2010 B11 Aut motive

A Lucky Summer’s Day Devoted to Driving Four Downright Delectable Droptops

2011 Maserati GranCabrio

BY KEITH GRIFFIN 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is There’s nothing unlucky about driv- There’s no denying Lady Luck was ing a 335-horsepower convertible that smiling on me recently.The annual New can go from 0-60 in 4.7 seconds – unless England Motor Press Association you’re stuck in traffic along Hampton Ragtop Ramble, a gathering where mem- Beach roads. I seriously doubt I ever got bers drive convertibles and other sport the six-speed manual transmission out cars north from Boston to of third gear. That’s a shame because Kennebunkport, Maine, commences the Z4 has an electronically-controlled with the selection of keys from a lock- overboost function to briefly increase box to determine what your first car of torque under full load by another 37 lb- the day is going to be. ft. – or more than 10 percent from its 332 In the past, some horrible selections lb. ft. Its inline six-cylinder engine fea- have come my way, including the tures a combination of twin low-mass Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible. Then turbochargers and high precision direct again, last year I was able to get the keys injection. You’re not going to get this 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive 35is to the Rolls Royce but only because combination of power in a normally everybody else had selected first and it aspirated engine without more cylin- was just sitting there. I just couldn’t let ders and displacement. Of course, I it sit there. mostly enjoyed it at speeds up to 25 mph. So, into the box my hand goes and I did get it up to 50 mph once when I was pulls out the keys to a Toyota Sienna able to pass somebody. minivan. As much as I want to drive this To top things off, the Z4 had the M (I am a family man after all), this is nei- Sport upgrade, which includes things ther the time nor the place to drive one. like the adaptive M Suspension that My hand recoils back into the box and combines a ride-height reduction of blindly snags the keys to a 2011 Maserati almost 0.4” with electronically con- GranCabrio. Lady Luck has shined on trolled shock absorbers (Dynamic me. It would continue to shine on me Damping Control) to improve the vehi- with the opportunity to drive later in the cle’s agility without compromising ride comfort. The last sentence is almost ver- day the 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive 35is, the 20102010 ChevroletChevrolet CorvetteCorvette GSGS 2010 Chevrolet Corvette GS and the 2009 batim from BMW because it’s nothing I Porsche Boxster S. got to experience. Pricing starts at 2011 Maserati GranCabrio $61,925 for the Z4 I drove. As if it’s not just lucky enough to be 2010 Corvette GS driving one, Lady Luck continues with This was the only non-convertible of me as I pull out of the driveway of the the bunch but it had the openness of a T- Larz Anderson Museum of top. Again, Lady Luck smiled on me Transportation in Brookline. The with a nice sunny day. Traffic was up Maserati PR person in the co-pilot’s seat and down with the Corvette Grand demonstrates the sport mode. Get it up Sport, or GS for short. Maybe it’s just as above 3000 rpm, he advises, to hear the well I was never able to get some high- exhaust note. way time with it because of the powerful Which is how I end up meeting one of LS3 6.2L engine that is rated at 430 Boston P.D.’s finest. He is standing horsepower and 424 lb.-ft. of torque. It beneath a shade tree with a radar gun has a combination of 0-60 performance that nails me doing 41 in a 25 mph zone of four seconds and skid pad adhesion of (and it wasn’t a school zone). He kindly 1 g – neither of which I got to try. lets me off with a written warning. A The GS I drove had the six-speed man- closer inspection of the ticket reveals he ual transmission. That means it was has written me up for driving a Ferrari outfitted for race track competition with 2009 Porsche Boxster S but that honor has gone to somebody a dry-sump oiling system, differential else in the fleet. cooler and a rear-mounted battery. The GranCabrio, with a MSRP of About the only thing I did was race it to Connecticut in air conditioned comfort. $135,800, is a four-seat convertible that lunch because we were 90 minutes late. Fortunately it comes with cruise con- can hold four adults – at least that’s what It is an effortless car to drive in spite Auto Review trol because this little Boxster likes to Maserati claims. A 5’5” PR representa- of its power. It has smooth acceleration run fast. The 3.4-liter engine in the tive (not from Maserati) was behind me, in stop-and-go traffic, which would Boxster S, with direct fuel injection, which meant I couldn’t politely put my make it an excellent daily driver. That’s delivers 310 horsepower at 7200 rpm and seat all the way back. It made things a something Corvette does that a lot of 266 lb-ft at 4750 rpm. With the standard little uncomfortable after two hours other sports car manufacturers don’t. It six-speed manual, it accelerates to 60 behind the wheel. prices out around $59,350. mph in 5.0 seconds. It’s a fun little vehi- However, nothing else was uncomfort- 2009 Porsche Boxster S cle to zip around corners with and it has able. The 433 horsepower 4.7-liter V8 When it came time to drive home, great 50 to 75 mph acceleration. (I don’t engine just effortlessly took me wherev- after a morning of sports cars, I would want to push Lady Luck any more than I er I wanted to go. Handling was precise. have settled for a Mini convertible. need to.) It prices out around $66,500. Plus, it’s a beautiful car to behold in Instead, Lady Luck continued to shine keeping with the Maserati tradition. I with the keys to the 2009 Porsche only enjoy its company for about two Boxster S. By this time I was feeling a hours, but it’s not a convertible I will little sunburned, so I popped the top up soon forget. and drove home 200 miles back to B12 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, August 20, 2010