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BY MATT SANDERSON failed were the requirement of VILLAGER STAFF WRITER appropriation statements of agen- BROOKLYN — Two of the seven cies requesting funds, the proposed proposed ordinances passed voter budget reporting structure of the approval at the town meeting Recreation Commission and the Tuesday night, Nov.18, at Brooklyn Board of Fire Commissioners, and Middle School. Approximately 100 the reduction of the Planning and people attended. Zoning Commission members First Selectman Roger Engle said from 10 to seven. the meeting went as expected. He Resident Jeff Otto, who serves as liked the turnout and said voters the liaison for the Board of should be attending all town meet- Finance and the Board of ings in the future, whether the Education, said the appropriations items up for vote on the agenda are ordinance, which asked that no hot topics or not. The proposed ordinances that Turn To ORDINANCES, page A11

Matt Sanderson photo Jared Elam and drop-off site coordinator Adele Thomas, both of Killingly, collect shoeboxes wrapped as presents on Commission accepts Tuesday afternoon at the drop-off site for Operation Christmas Child, a spiritual outreach by the Samaritan Purse orga- nization geared to bring children in desolate countries presents. Wal-Mart application Helping kids have happy holidays BY MATT SANDERSON tion has been scheduled for the VILLAGER STAFF WRITER next Inland Wetlands meeting at 6 BROOKLYN — Wal-Mart’s wet- p.m. Dec. 9 in the Community OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD UNDERWAY lands application was unanimous- Room at the Parks and Recreation ly accepted in a 5-0 vote last building at 69 South Main St. BY MATT SANDERSON Purse, a nondenominational natural disaster, poverty, illness Approval for the application is VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Wednesday night, Nov. 12, at the evangelical Christian organiza- or neglect. monthly Inland Wetlands pending until after the public hear- KILLINGLY — Adele Thomas, tion that provides spiritual and The effort is directed to bring Commission meeting. The applica- ing closes. of Killingly, is pushing into her physical aid to hurting people the spirit of Christmas to chil- tion asks that Wal-Mart operate at More than 30 residents filled fourth year organizing the Quiet around the world. Volunteers dren living in desperate situa- its proposed 25.5-acre site at the Town Hall for the meeting, which Corner’s outreach of Operation have been filling empty shoebox- tions. The shoeboxes and lids are intersection of Providence Road prompted Sherri Soucy, chair, to Christmas Child and it is her es with toys, school supplies, taped separately in festive wrap- and Brickyard Road with a dis- move the meeting to the Parks and sixth year being involved. hygiene products and other charge of storm water within Recreation Community Room in The annual project is items to send to children living approximately 130 feet of a wetland order to accommodate the volume arranged by the Samaritan’s in countries suffering from war, Turn To OPERATION, page A13 boundary. A public hearing on the applica- Turn To WAL-MART, page A13 ARC opens its doors in Putnam

PROCEEDS BENEFIT NONPROFIT’S SERVICES, PROGRAMS BY CHENOA PIERCE Dayville, according to Arc Executive said of the store’s first official week at VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Director Sue Desrosier, who said that the new location. “I think people are The Arc of Quinebaug Valley Inc., when the opportunity to move the store excited to see the store there, and I located in Danielson, has been commit- arose, the ARC jumped at it immediate- hope it will be a great addition to their ted to helping individuals and families ly. Main Street businesses.” with special needs since 1952 and “… We thought it would be a great Patrons to the store will find plenty recently has found a way to expand its way to expand our store,” she said. of items and services to fit their every services. The Nov.10 opening was a trial open- need. On Monday, Nov. 10, the Arc ing, to work out some of the kinks, According to Desrosier, the Arc Emporium opened its doors to the pub- according to Arc Director Linda Emporium houses a thrift shop, copy lic at its new location at 160 Main St. Lamoureux. The official grand opening center, art gallery, florist, snack shop (former home of Shaw’s Office of the Arc Emporium was Thursday, and more. Stephanie Charette photo Supplies) in Putnam. Nov. 20, but the public was already The Arc Emporium, at 160 Main St. in Putnam, opened Nov. 10. The store was originally located in flocking to the store since day one. Turn To PUTNAM, page A13 “Business has been great,” Desrosier Celebrating 150 years of Killingly Public Schools

BY MATT SANDERSON VILLAGER STAFF WRITER KILLINGLY — If you can pronounce “sesquicentennial,” then you are in luck. Killingly Public Schools is celebrat- ing its 150th year as a school district tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 22, while the town continues celebrating its ter- centennial. The 150th celebration is also in conjunction with the 87th cele- bration of the National Education Association’s American Education Week (Nov. 16 through Nov. 22), high- lighting the importance of providing every child in America with a public education from kindergarten through college. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to Courtesy photos Turn To SCHOOLS, page A14 Left: A group photograph of students from the South Killingly one-room schoolhouse. Date unknown. Right: The old Dayville Center School in 1880.

A8-9— OPINION VILLAGER TRIVIA! A 12 — SPORTS LOCAL LEARNING NEW OFFICE B1 — HOT SPOT CAMERAS IN What president said: “Once OPENS ON you get into this great stream B4-5 — OBITUARIES MAIN STREET THE HALLS of history, you can’t get out”? B7 — RELIGION Answer on page 2. PAGE A11 PAGE A6

INSIDE B6 — CALENDAR A2 • Friday, November 21, 2008 KILLINGLY VILLAGER

Courtney talks grants, economy, Obama VILLAGER ALMANAC

QUOTATION OF THE WEEK

“We discovered it with the juxtaposition of the two [town] anniversaries. You don’t realize how far you’ve come in 150 years compared to other cities and towns.”

— Jan Huber, director of state and federal programs for Killingly Public Schools, talking about the upcoming celebra- tion of the school district’s 150th anniversary this Saturday

Courtesy photo Left: Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn., 2nd District) talks about Pell grants to Marianapolis students during his presentation. Right: Courtney (left) discusses the economy with Athletic Director Eric Gustavson after a presentation at Marianapolis Preparatory School Nov. 13. FRONT-PAGE QUOTE & TRIVIA

FRONT-PAGE QUOTE: D.H. Lawrence BY CHENOA PIERCE The conversation took a turn from there, leading VILLAGER STAFF WRITER straight into the economy and discussion on how the TRIVIA Answer: Richard Nixon PUTNAM — On Thursday, Nov. 13, re-elected national debt has drastically increased since President Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn., 2nd District) paid a Bush was first elected into office eight years ago. visit to the Quiet Corner to find out how things were hold- A point of interest for many of the students was ing up following the hectic and historic election week. Courtney’s decision to vote “no” in the Paulson bailout, a AUDUBON Courtney’s first stop was Marianapolis Preparatory controversial decision that he continues to stand by. School, where he was the speaker at an all-school assem- To vote “yes” would have been to vote against helping Week of Nov. 10: bly,and the hot topics of discussion were health care, the the people of the country in favor of saving big business- Bird sightings this week at Connecticut Audubon and election, the economy and what’s next for President-elect es. Wyndham Land Trust properties in the northeast corner of Barack Obama. “It was not an easy week for me to hold tight and vote Connecticut: Barred Owl, Purple finch, Pine Siskins, Pileated According to Diana Creed, communications director at against it, but history will judge,” he was quoted as stat- Woodpecker, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Raven, Robins, Cedar Marianapolis, Courtney’s presentation began with a mes- ing in Creed’s information. Waxwings, a Vireo species, Song sparrows, Golden-crowned sage to students on the importance of voting and how The hottest topic of the day was, of course, the election Kinglet. every vote cast counts toward the outcome. and what challenges are awaiting Obama when he is Every high school student is concerned about attending sworn into office in January, a topic he also discussed college, and the ever-rising cost of higher education was when he paid a visit to the Villager office following his THE FIVE QUESTIONS … a point of discussion Courtney also made sure to discuss, Marianapolis visit. according to Creed. He spoke about his reasoning for The main issue, of course, is the economy. Courtney 1. Looking north, what country is to the left of the Adriatic unfreezing the Pell Grant program, which will raise stu- compared the state of today’s economy to that of the Sea? dent loans from $3,000 to $6,000 and cut government loan Great Depression and said that Obama is facing a situa- 2. Where is Fort Sumter? rates, which help make college more affordable to stu- tion similar to that of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 3. Was it George M. Cohan, George Jessell or Irving Berlin dents. “Not since the 1930s and the Great Depression have we who wrote “God Bless America”? seen such economic difficulties,” said Courtney. 4. The Latin words “tabula rasa” mean: raise the table, blank “Obama has his work cut out for him, and there slate, blank table, tabulate the result? are a lot of expectations. … He will have to meet 5. Does the U.S. president have the line item veto? every political challenge thrown at him.” The toughest challenge yet, according to Courtney, has nothing to do with government TOP 10 HARDCOVER FICTION BOOKS politics. While visiting Villager staff, Courtney 1. Divine Justice, David Baldacci noted that he, and several of his colleagues, 2. Salvation in Death, J.D. Robb have been inundated with calls requesting tick- 3. Swallowing Darkness, Laurell K. Hamilton ets for Obama’s inauguration. At the time, he 4. Gate House, Nelson DeMille said he had received nearly 800 requests and is 5. Lucky One, Nicholas Sparks not sure what to do because, on average, he will 6. Brass Verdict, Michael Connelly probably only receive 100 tickets or so that he 7. Extreme Measures: A Thriller, Vince Flynn will be able to distribute. This issue, however, 8. Midnight: A Gangster Love Story, Sister Souljah he said, was a positive one. 9. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, David Wroblewski Courtney praised Obama’s choice of chief of 10. Good Woman, Danielle Steel staff, Rohm Emuanuel, noting that he believes Obama made an excellent choice and that provided by Wonderland Books, Putnam Emmanuel probably won’t go too far in pushing an agenda. Following his win, Courtney shared his top priorities for his second term, the first of which TOP 10 PAPERBACK FICTION BOOKS is the economy. At the time, he said he hoped Congress reconvened before January to begin 1. One Silent Night, Sherrilyn Kenyon discussing the matter, which it has done. Other 2. Suite 606, J.D. Robb areas of real concern, and areas he wishes to 3. Darkest Evening of the Year, Dean Koontz keep working on, include reforming the No 4. Foul Play, Janet Evanovich Child Left Behind Act, providing universal 5. Small Town Christmas: Return to Promise/Mail-Order health care to everyone, and finding ways to Bride, Debbie Macomber conserve and use greener energy. All of those, 6. Duma Key, Stephen King however, depend on a growing economy, so 7. Double Cross, James Patterson ensuring that the economy gets back on its feet 8. Chase, Clive Cussler is his number one priority. 9. Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris 10. Living Dead in Dallas, Charlaine Harris Chenoa Pierce may be reached at (860) 928- 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at chenoa@vil- lagernewspapers.com.

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Train wreck, flood were events ACCURACYCCURACY WAATCHTCH The Killingly Villager is commit- ted to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safe- of remembrance in the 1800s guards are in place to ensure accu- rate reporting, mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact errors will be cor- here are certain events that remain main part of the village being on high rected at the top right hand corner embedded in one’s mind long after ground escaped the water entirely, but the of page A3 in a timely manner. T they have happened. Two such memo- intervale just back was flooded for a long If you find a mistake, call rable occasions occurred during the 1880s. KILLINGLY distance. As the river rose, it washed (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- The first, a disastrous train wreck in the AT 300 through the coal and wood yard carrying off ness hours. During non-business summer of 1883, was caused by severe rain a large quantity of wood belonging to the hours, leave a message in the edi- showers. “Early Sunday morning the news Company. The greatest loss to the company tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will began to spread through the village that the is the wood aforementioned. It was a nar- return your phone call. midnight freight train on the Norwich & MARGARET row escape from a severe loss and all feel Worcester road had run into a bank of earth WEAVER grateful — the operatives quite as much or washed out by the heavy rain Saturday more than the owners of the mill property, night, about two miles north of this depot as a break in the dam would have thrown PUBLIC MEETINGS and a short distance south of the Dayville only hundreds of dollars instead of thou- the help out of work for months. At one station, that the engine and several cars sands by this timely work. time the water poured over the dam at least were off the track, and that one brakeman “In the Quinebaug River the volume of ten feet in depth, and the sight was a grand KILLINGLY had been killed … all of which proved too water was immense, and as cakes of ice, one, albeit that it portended serious disaster true. … Early in the morning a wrecking wood and other heavy things struck the to all. On one cake of ice a tree came down Monday, Nov. 24 train from Norwich was on the ground with piers and embankments of that long bridge, like a solitary and proud sentinel, but when • Charter Revision Commission — 7 p.m., nd a large company of efficient workmen. there seemed danger that it might succumb it struck the dam its pride and glory were Town Hall meeting room (2 floor) Many who saw the body of earth that had to the furious assault, and that communica- wrecked. A small outhouse, and the hand- • Tercentennial Committee — 7:30 p.m., st been moved on to the track believe it was a tion between Danielsonville and Brooklyn some boat house belonging to Mr. Bradley of Town Hall Room 102 (1 floor) real water-spout that did so much damage. people would be imperiled for a season. And Pomfret also came down on ice cakes and The engine and tender were thrown from the danger began to be more imminent as were split into fine pieces as they went over Thursday, Nov. 27 the track, but the engine was not seriously the waters began to make a perceptible the dam. The ‘Cotton Bridge’ farther up the • Thanksgiving — Town Hall closed disabled. The tender and one freight car breach in the northwest embankment. By Quinebaug River, was also carried away. were pretty well used up, but several cars evening half of this embankment, reaching This the third time, we learn, that this Friday, Nov. 28 that went off the track were not badly used. back more than a dozen feet, had been swept structure has gone within a dozen years, • Thanksgiving holiday — Town Hall The engineer and fireman jumped from the away, and the north side of the bridge hung and the towns of Killingly and Pomfret, closed engine when it went off the rails. It is a over the river without any apparent sup- who own it in common, may not think the wonder that both were not killed. The name port. The break, however, stopped nearly in travel over it is sufficient to warrant the BROOKLYN of the man killed was James Avery, who the center of the last-named abutment, and building of another. Tuesday, Nov. 25 was making the run for another brakeman. the bridge is saved, to the surprise and grat- “East Killingly people had little cause to • Fire Commissioners meeting — 7:30 … A train from Putnam came to the wreck ification of the people of both towns. They be alarmed by the flood. The big reservoirs p.m. Mortlake Fire Company, Route 169 about 8 o’clock in the morning, and the pas- won’t deserve so lucky a fate next time, back of the village were nearly empty when sengers on the boat-train flanked the wreck however, if they allow another abutment to the warm rain began to melt the piles of Wednesday, Nov. 26 and proceeded on their journey” (Windham be built here of stones that are hardly fit for snow, and quietly took care of all the water • Board of Selectmen — 1 p.m., Town Hall County Transcript, Aug. 1, 1883). the walls of the cellar of a small cottage. from the extended watershed in the back The winter of 1886 was one that was also “About noon, Saturday, the foot bridge country. At The Center [Killingly Center], Thursday, Nov. 27 long remembered. It had apparently been a across the Quinebaug River, belonging to the bridge on the small piece of road • Thanksgiving — Town Offices closed snowy one. Then, Dr. Edwin Hill, of East the Quinebaug Company,after quivering for between the Kies place and the Town House Killingly, in his diary noted a number of a time from the attack of ice, etc., gave way was quickly taken away by the flood. ... At Friday, Nov. 28 subzero days in early January. On Monday, and the debris went on its rapid course Ballouville the embankments of the bridges • Thanksgiving holiday — Town Offices Jan. 11, he recorded a temperature of 4 toward Long Island Sound. A part of the above and below the dam at Ballouville closed degrees below zero. The following day his Whitmore dam also gave way, but work in were partially washed out, but both bridges entry read, “Pleasant and cold all day. the grist mill will not be interfered with. were saved. The roads in the north part of Minus twelve degrees at sunrise … Minus “Water entered the old Tiffany Mill, town are all more or less gullied, but the nine degrees at twelve midnight” (Pasay, belonging to the Quinebaug Company, until above is the only serious damage reported” NEWS BRIEF Marcella Houle, ed., The Diaries of Dr. Hill it was nearly three feet deep in the first (Windham County Transcript, Feb. 17, 1886). 1851-1896). story. A considerable amount of card cloth The potential interruption of travel, com- The extreme cold coupled with heavy was injured in this mill. The loss of the munication, and the potential economic snowfall created a dangerous situation in Company named by the freshet will proba- loss due to the destruction of the bridge Fire dept. to host kids’ mid-February when, instead of additional bly not much, if any, exceed $2,000. The across the Quinebaug should disaster had snow, a warm rain began to fall Friday, Feb. Danielsonville Company has met with no not been averted, probably paved the way Christmas party 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13. Fears of a loss to speak of. Both mills were in opera- for discussions on a new bridge later in KILLINGLY — The East Killingly Fire “freshet,” or flood, were soon realized, and tion Monday. Killingly’s loss by the flood 1886. However, that is another tale waiting Department Auxiliary will host a children’s many feared that the numerous bridges in will probably not be much, if any, over to be told. Christmas Party Saturday, Dec. 13, and are town were in danger of being seriously $5,000. The roads throughout all parts of the looking for children who are new to the East damaged or even swept away. town are, however, badly washed and gul- Margaret M. Weaver is the Killingly Killingly district that are not on its list. “Saturday morning the walks on either lied, and repairs upon them were promptly municipal historian in September. Special All children up to 10 years of age are eligi- side of Main Street were covered with light commenced Monday. thanks to Marilyn Labbe, director of the ble to attend, but the Fire Department clay that must have come from a consider- “The universal voice is, put heavier Killingly Historical Center for newspaper Auxiliary must know in advance so Santa able distance. At early daylight a tide of stones into the abutments of bridges next extracts. The Diary of Dr.Hill is available at can bring an age-appropriate gift for all chil- people began to move toward the iron time. Everybody is astonished to see the the center. 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Wild turkey surprises What is it?

iddle: What key has legs and Rcan’t open a door? Answer: A turkey.

OUR BETTER NATURE BET ZIMMERMAN

In a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin suggested that the native wild turkey, though a lit- tle vain, would be a more majestic symbol of the country than the car- CONTEST ENTRY FORM: Nov. 21, 2008 rion-eating Bald Eagle. But by the Deadline: Nov. 26, 2008 early 1800s, Wild Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) had disap- Photo at Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm by Bet Zimmerman peared from Connecticut. Causes My guess for this week's photo is: ______included unregulated hunting, a Heritage turkey breeds can mate naturally, are hardier, genetically diverse (which series of severe winters and loss of makes them less likely to be wiped out by disease), grow more slowly and are more fla- vorful than the white Broad-Breasted Turkey. forest habitat when land was clear- Answer to last week’s photo: Casa Mariachi in Putnam cut for farming. In 1975, after forestland recov- 37 hours hunting to get one bird. By felt obligated to sample during our ered, the Connecticut Department the way, Woodstock is the turkey visit.) Locavores who want to dine Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? of Environmental Protection start- hunting hotspot in Connecticut, on locally grown fowl can order a ed reintroducing turkeys. Wild based on the number of birds har- bird from Ekonk. Expect to pay The Villager has it to give. birds were trapped in New York vested. (Source: Connecticut DEP.) more for a fresh, free-range bird Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! (and later in Connecticut) in baited Most traditional Thanksgiving ($3.49/pound for Broad-breasted, areas, using special nets fired by meals include a turkey. About 99.9 $6.49/pound for Heritage at Ekonk), rockets from a remote blind. Just percent of supermarket turkeys are but customers say they are worth Name______356 birds released in 18 locations Broad-Breasted White Turkeys. every penny. Cook fresh turkeys for over a 17-year period have blos- This breed has been selectively 15 to 16 minutes per pound (vs. 20 Address______somed into a population numbering engineered since the 1920s to have minutes for frozen) in a 325-degree more than 30,000. (Domestic lots of breast meat and grow quick- oven. In keeping with the local State______Zip______Telephone#______ly,which keeps costs down. Because theme, you might want to wash turkeys should never be released Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, into the wild. Birds raised in captiv- their feathers are white, pin feath- your meal down with a tasty bever- ers are not visible on a cooked bird. age from one of Connecticut’s 24 attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in ity lack a survival instinct, are less Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to hardy and can host diseases that But since their breastbones and wineries. could spread to the wild popula- legs are so short, they are unable to Let’s talk turkey: Poults are (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, tion.) mate naturally and must be artifi- turkey chicks up to 6 months old, Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and Today, wild turkeys roam all 169 cially inseminated to reproduce. gobblers or toms are male wild where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, Connecticut towns. My neighbor Upper beaks are clipped to prevent turkeys, jakes are toms less than 1 Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with counted at least 78 crossing Fabyan cannibalism. Old-fashioned year old, hens are females (about 10 the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive $25! Road in Woodstock one snowy after- “Heritage” breeds are becoming percent are bearded hens) , and a One entry per person, please. Good luck! noon. Turkey hunting has been increasingly popular. They grow jenny is a hen less than 1 year old. allowed in Connecticut since 1981, more slowly, but have more dark Mimicking turkey calls is an art, but it isn’t easy. Wild turkeys are meat and a moist, rich flavor. and there are books written on the wary and have excellent eyesight A wild turkey male can get up to subject. Widows Mark Tattoo Studio and hearing. Despite their bulk, 15 to 25 pounds. One pasture-raised they can run up to 25 mph and fly 55 turkey from the Hermonot’s Ekonk Bet Zimmerman is a certified envi- Come check out our new mph. Each year, thousands of Hill Turkey Farm in Sterling ronmental professional and a mem- hunters get turkey permits, but weighed in at 49 pounds. The ber of the Woodstock Conservation location at: their success rate ranges from Hermonots started raising turkeys Commission. Go to www.ourbetter- 96 Front St. Putnam, CT about 1.3 percent (fall archery) to 20 for family and friends in 1998. They nature.org for archived articles and (Front St. Commons) percent (spring hunting on private now produce about 1,700 birds a to watch the Bugs Bunny cartoon The Old Front St. Rental Building land). Hunters typically spend 17 to year. (They also make their own featuring “Wild Turkey Surprise.” deliciously rich ice cream, which I We are Open 7 Days a Week Brooklyn revaluation ongoing 860-928-2484

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SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for inclusion on the Learning Page. The deadline is noon Monday. Send all items to Editor Stephanie Jarvis at LEARNING [email protected] The Cameras in the Halls

t’s difficult to not notice the cameras that have been orbit- Brooklyn Middle School, Iing Mr. Costello this past KHS week. Yes, what you’ve heard is Brooklyn Elementary School true: Our principal is being fea- REDLINE tured on a cable television pro- Monday, Nov. 24: French toast sticks, gram (and no, not on channel 20). SCOTT sausage, applesauce, orange juice, milk. When the production team JENSEN Tuesday, Nov. 25: Turkey and gravy, first arrived, most were dumb- mashed potatoes, peas, cranberry sauce, found and had no idea as to what fresh or canned fruit, milk. all of the commotion was about. Killingly High. Some students Wednesday, Nov. 26: Pizza, salad, fresh or Students just stared out of their support the show’s interest. canned fruit, milk. classroom doors as Mr. Costello “It’s cool because the students Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving — no completed lap after lap through only see Mr. Costello in the halls school. the Killingly High School halls, but they never see what he’s Friday, Nov. 28: No school. while simultaneously being doing while we’re in class,” said filmed by a camera crew. senior Alex Rhodes. As it turns out, Principal “I think the show is a great Harvard H. Ellis Tech Costello is being featured on The opportunity for Killingly High Principal’s Office, a reality show School and it will bring more Monday, Nov. 24: Chicken with vegetables, airing on truTV. interest to KHS,” said senior brown rice, peaches, milk. “The purpose of the show is to Steph Grauer. Tuesday, Nov. 25: Chef ’s choice, vegeta- explore the world of the high However, other students Redline photo by Scott Jensen bles, assorted fruit, milk. school principal and how they oppose the show involvement Wednesday, Nov. 26: Chef ’s choice, vegeta- Posing for the camera is KHS Principal Dan Costello, as he practices his “I have interact with students and with our school. had it” speech and look for the truTV crew. bles, assorted fruit, milk. peers,” said producer Chris “It’s ridiculous. The show’s Thursday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving — no Kinch. going to make the school look school. Even after word had spread bad,” said junior Molly Hayes. Friday, Nov. 28: No school. Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner” Sept. 26. The filming included about the television show, there The show’s interest in KHS where nothing remarkable ever video of Mr. Costello walking the were still many questions to be was surely a surprise to students seems to happen. Principal halls, meeting with students in answered. Most students didn’t and staff alike. Even Mr. Costello Costello explained how KHS was his office, and student’s reflec- know the name of the show, let admits he was skeptical about put on the map: “The show first tions on how Mr. Costello is per- HONORING LOCAL alone what channel it was to be the idea. contacted me in July and left me forming as the leader of Killingly shown on. “When the production team a voicemail. A man said that one High. VETERANS “I had never heard of the show first contacted me, I have to of their casting people found me After all is said and done, one before. I only knew what the admit that I was a little suspi- on the Internet and had an inter- thing is definitely for sure — the show was about once Mr. Costello cious, but at the same time sur- est in putting me on the show. I show is one of the biggest things showed me the Web site,” said prised that they wanted to come called them back in August and to hit Killingly High School in senior Kelly Allan, vice president to Killingly,” said Costello. that’s when serious discussions years and has had everyone of Killingly’s National Honor Maybe the biggest shocker was began about getting everything buzzing. Not only did it show a Society. just that — the show had an inter- set up.” different side of KHS never seen Students had mixed feelings est in a school in Killingly, a The camera crew has gathered before, but it also gave this town about the show’s interest in small town nestled away in footage from Sept. 22 through some much-needed publicity. Pomfret students share the harvest

From left, Margaret Flexer, Vietnam veteran Howard Flexer, Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz and Hoween Flexer were at the Veterans Day parade and ceremony Sunday, Nov. 9, at Killingly High School. It was reported that more than 380 people attended the parade and ate at the reception. More than 150 veterans were honored.

Courtesy photos

Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz (right) poses Courtesy photo with (from left) state Rep. Shawn Johnston (D- North Grosvenordale) and state Senate Pro The Pomfret School group gathered for a photo after picking apples for charitable organizations. Tempore Don Williams (D-Brooklyn) in presenting a public service certificate to World War II veteran POMFRET — On Sunday, Nov. 2, more than The group picked 41 bags of apples that “It was lots of fun,” said Abby Jones, the Gaetano Mazzarella (second from right) of Killingly 50 Pomfret School students, staff and faculty were delivered to two local food pantries, the school’s community service coordinator, “and at the Veterans Day ceremony at Killingly High children worked to pick apples to benefit three Friends of Assisi Food Pantry in Danielson many hands made light work.” School Sunday, Nov. 9, following the Veterans Day local charities. and the Daily Bread Food Pantry in Putnam, Participating groups included three advisee parade that marched down Main Street. and the local social service agency, ACCESS, groups, one dorm, the boys’ cross country in Killingly. team and a number of interested students. LaSalle Reception Center $3 or 2 for $5; Children under 12 are at Notre Dame, th Free if accompanied by an adult The 11 Annual Proceeds fight BREAST CANCER IT’S A 444 Main St., Southbridge & support cancer research CRAPPY JOB Thursday Dec. 4 Friday Dec. 5 Saturday Dec. 6 Sunday Dec. 7 BIG BUT SOMEBODY HAS TO Opening Night Opening Day Children’s Day Final Day R in LaSalle 10 AM – 5 PM 10 AM – 5 PM 10 AM – 3 PM BOX O 5:00 – 9 PM also Food & Beverages STORES? 82 Main St., Danielson 774-0426 DO IT. Premier Tree & Senior Citizen Day! Face painting Entertainment Gingerbread House Seniors admitted Balloons; Puppets Festival throughout the day J TODD'S has more Stock (we are a warehouse) FIND A SEPTIC SERVICE Viewing FREE Mr. Santa Claus Starting at 3 PM ON OUR EASY-TO-USE 5-7 Christmas Music Festival “GALA” J TODD'S has wider widths in Stock 12, 136,15 11 AM to 2 PM Raffle Winners ONLINE DIRECTORY. 7-9 Christmas Karaoke 7 PM – 11 PM of Announced J TODD'S has Top of the line off shade vinyl All local. All the time. (Giving) Trees in stock @ 40% OFF ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com www.sparklingtrees.com J Our crew chiefs have 20 years experience ALL CARPET IN STOCK $1.99 to $3.14 sq. ft. Installed with pad. Includes Rip-ups & removal *Excludes glued Rip-up *Stairs are extra *Minimum of 20 sq. yds. KILLINGLY VILLAGER Friday, November 21, 2008 • A7 Lussier preserves local beauty through plein air art

BY CHENOA PIERCE attending the Ringling VILLAGER STAFF WRITER School of Art in QUIET CORNER CHRONICLES PUTNAM — Everyone, at some California, she would point in his or her lifetime, has paint personal portraits BARBARA LUSSIER heard the phrase, “Take the time to of boats at a dock near ARTIST stop and smell the roses,” but how the school. She and a group of others would many really do? painting she does. gather at the dock, and boat owners Artist Barbara Lussier of “My paintings are a culmination would commission them to paint Putnam Heights, however, aims to of everything I see,” including the portraits, and that, according to make sure that those who see her those rare moments, she said. Lussier, is how she paid her way. work realize what they miss when And, no matter what happens, Today, Lussier still excels in they speed through the country- she has to be out doing what she plein air (open air) art and can be side, instead of slowing down to does best. “It’s addictive,” in a very seen standing at her easel on loca- enjoy the scenery. unique way, she said. tion in all kinds of weather, “even “I want people to look at some- From now until Jan. 6, the in winter,” she said. thing they might go by at 40 mph,” Connecticut Audubon Society on Winter, though the coldest sea- she said. Pomfret Street in Pomfret is host- son of the year, happens to be Lussier has been enjoying the ing Lussier’s third art show there. Lussier’s favorite to capture on scenery from a young age, thanks The show opened Nov. 7 with a canvas. to her parents, who passed their huge turnout, one that had Lussier “I do a lot of snow painting,” she love of nature on to her. parting with several of her winter said. “I love snow.” “I pretty much grew up in the paintings. Also during the Artists Lussier also enjoys spending woods,” she said. Open Studios Nov. 29 to 30 and Dec. time painting the scenery of local Though she said she “was born 6 to 7, Lussier will set up shop there Chenoa Pierce photo farms, which has allowed her to an artist” and has been drawing for anyone who wishes to stop by Barbara Lussier poses with a portrait of her property, with her studio hiding in the befriend many people she other- since she could first hold a pencil, and see her work for themselves. background. The portrait is one of several of Lussier’s works on display at the wise may have never met. Lussier officially established her- According to Lussier, she got Audubon Society in Pomfret. “It’s very special to have that con- self as an artist around the age of 6 involved with Audubon as a way to nection,” she said. or 7. give back to the community. She Farming is a dying profession, season of the year is represented in http://www.BarbaraLussierPlein “When I was a kid, I was given a said she feels that the center is a one that Lussier said she respects the show as well. Air.com or stop by the Audubon paint-by-number set for Christmas wonderful resource for the commu- and is glad to see still continues in Each and every painting on dis- Center. … and I just started … making my nity. the Quiet Corner. play is also for sale, and Lussier own paintings, so it was kind of “We’re really lucky to have this “They really work hard, and we said she gives the money she Do you know someone who has outside the lines,” she said. “That place,” she said. are so fortunate to live in an area receives right back to the Audubon. made a difference in the community, was kind of the first real art mate- Lussier said she felt it was that still has farms,” she said. “It’s more than a show,” she said. owns a unique business, or has an rial besides crayons and poster important to feature paintings of According to Lussier, spending “It’s a benefit.” interesting story to tell? If you think paints and things like that [that I local farms and locations, so that all day on one location gives her the For those who may have never that person should be featured in a used]. … I just knew I was a painter those who stop by the Audubon can opportunity to see things that she seen her before, Lussier explained profile, let us know! Send all profile — I had to do it.” look at the work and recognize may miss otherwise, such as light it as, “I kind of romanticize what I ideas and contact information to She graduated from paint-by- what they are seeing. Many of the patterns that last a moment or two, see.” [email protected] or numbers to drawing trees and paintings were also painted on and it is these moments that she For more information on call Chenoa Pierce directly at (860) other aspects of nature to boats Audubon land, she said, and every when she entered college. While said she aims to capture in every Lussier and her work, visit 928-1818, ext. 112. BORDERLANDS WINNER Drafted guidelines for town administrator job to be reviewed

BY MATT SANDERSON the general supervision maintained 10 hours a week, which means that VILLAGER STAFF WRITER under the Board of Selectmen. He he would cut his hours down by one- BROOKLYN — The search for a said Weston’s town administrator third. town administrator continues in supervises all town employees Engle said this would still have to Brooklyn, as the committee deemed except the police department. be discussed by the Board of to carry out the process will be hold- Deary stated further that he liked Selectmen and that he would meet ing its next meeting at 6 p.m. the hiring and discharge process with the town administrator two to Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Town Hall. section in Columbia’s ordinances three times a week. Engle also said A first draft of the job descrip- for its town administrator, which that he will be able to attend more tions will be reviewed at that meet- states that is has to be a unanimous meetings in Hartford, the ing. voting decision to hire or fire if it is Connecticut Council of “We’re trying to formulate job a three-member Board of Selectman Municipalities and the descriptions and qualifications,” and four out of five if it is a five- Northeastern Connecticut Council Photo courtesy of Judy LaRoche said First Selectman Roger Engle. member Board of Selectmen. on Governments with the town From left are Linda Walden, director of Planning and Development; “Once we meet on Dec. 10, we’ll have Committee member Steven administrator in place. Janice Thurlow, co-chair of the Borderlands Village Pilot Team; Virge those in place.” Townsend said he felt Weston’s town Engle noted that he would like to Lorents, Borderlands pilot team member; Dawn Burke, Borderlands raf- The Town Administrator Search administrator is more of a town have this position ready to go for- fle winner; and Sue Westa, coordinator of the Borderlands Village Committee was scheduled to meet manager, stating that there are a lot ward to the Board of Finance and Innovation Program. Everyone who participated in the Borderlands last Wednesday night, Nov.12. It was more managerial duties in Weston’s then hire a person by April or May. Project spring outreach program was eligible for a $200 drawing, and canceled, however, due to the con- outline. Burke, of Killingly, was the winner. The raffle funds were donated by two flict of the Inland Wetlands Townsend asked Engle what his Matt Sanderson may be reached at local businesses. Burke is a mother of four, employed by Frito-Lay, and Commission meeting that same role, as first selectman, will be when (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail - said on her survey that she wants people to know the town needs pro- night. the town administrator is employed. [email protected] grams for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, which Engle reiterated that names of Engle said he would work roughly her son has. possible candidates or salary descriptions have not been final- ized. THE FOOTGROUP At the Oct. 8 meet- th ing, the committee 14 Annual 52 Church Street in Putnam, CT had lengthy conversa- Dr. Michael Scanlon is Board Certified by tions about getting the the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and job descriptions and HILLTOP HOLIDAY HOUSE salary range in place the American Academy of Wound Management. as a guideline to begin Country Crafts & Holiday Gift Shop 75 South Street, Rt. 96 (off Rt. 16) * Douglas, Massachusetts NEW SPECIALIZING IN the recruiting process. COMPUTERIZED Medical and Surgical treatments Committee member We’ve turned our farmhouse & barn into a wonderful holiday gift shop that features an array of merchandise made by more than 30 local artists and crafters. FOOT ANALYSIS of the foot and ankle. Gene Deary said he Enjoy holiday music and free refreshments while you browse and shop. reviewed Weston’s Friday, December 5 – 2pm to 7pm Wound Care • Diabetes Care qualifications and job Diabetes Shoes • Bunions description for their Saturday, December 6 – 10am to 4pm Sunday, December 7 – 10am to 4pm Hammertoes • Warts • Ingrown Nails • Heel Pain town administrator. Cryosurgery • 3D Gait Analysis • Custom Inserts • Sports Medicine He said he liked that Call (508) 476-1518 for directions & details. Book-signing Event: Two Sisters & The Silver Spoon Cookbook the supervision is Canned-food collection station for the People’s Pantry in Douglas For an Appointment please call directly done by the first selectman with 963-2434 ALREADY RECYCLE THAT NEWSPAPER? FIND ALL YOUR BACK EDITIONS 138 Main St., Rt. 16, Douglas, MA Open daily 10am - 7pm Weekends, 10 am - 5 pm 30 miles west of Boston. 15 miles south of Worcester 15 miles north of Providence $ Build your 2000 down home for ONLINE. in-house financing All local. All the time. ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com 170 Indian Trail, Glocester, RI $355,000 -Waterfront on Keech Pond -129 acre lake -10,998 Sq Ft of land -Boating, swimming, fishing -2172 Sq Ft two story newly constructed home with farmers porch

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508-476-1500 A8 • Friday, November 21, 2008 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Picking the presidential P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner pooch FAX: (860) 928-5946 WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM et the girls pick the dog FRANK G. WALTER C. they want and don’t give CHILINSKI BIRD JR. Lin to the pressure of pub- lic opinion. That’s what I would PRESIDENT & EDITOR -AT- LARGE tell Michelle and Barack PUBLISHER What they’re saying... Obama if they were, by some STEPHANIE JARVIS strange twist of fate, to ask EDITOR me. I’d also What’s your favorite part of Thanksgiving? urge them not to wait. Just do it. EDITORIAL The Obama daughters have suffered through enough speeches, Giving NANCY WEISS convention hoopla and photo ops. “Just being togeth- “The family. Having “We celebrate “The turkey.” Time for them to cuddle up er with family.” a big dinner with Thanksgiving in October with something that loves them thanks everyone.” because they are little girls and when our son and daugh- Dotty Mackinnon Lauri Meagher ter-in-law are here from Danielson not celebrities. Besides, the Dayville Carol Conrad California. Then, we have right dog might help the new hile many of us eat our turkey, stuff- Killingly our actual Thanksgiving administration get things done. ing and mashed potatoes, watch foot- in Sturbridge. I love the Dogs are one of the great gifts Wball and joke around with family dressing.” in life and postponing sharing a members this Thanksgiving, take a moment to household with them, even if it think about those who may not be as fortunate. Florence Evans is the White House, is just not Be thankful for everything you have, because, Danielson worth it. The sweet smell of a as many of us know, it can all be taken away at puppy or the sloppy kiss of a any moment. full-grown dog erases any anxi- In this spirit of gratitude, the staff at the PHOTOS AND QUESTIONS BY VILLAGER STAFF WRITER MATT SANDERSON ety we may have about less than Villager Newspapers began to think about perfect preparation. what we are grateful for when it comes to our My family has owned a num- community’s newspaper. We began to think ber of dogs, every one of them about all of you who make this paper what it is, special in unanticipated ways. I and we realize that we have a lot to be thankful grew up with fox terriers, a for. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR breed that has fallen out of To our columnists and submitters — thank fashion and been replaced to you for providing our newspaper with quality some extent by Jack Russells. content week after week. Your views, opinions My little black and white balls and updates give the readers an honest per- of energy rivaled circus dogs spective into the jobs and lives of the Quiet with their agility and spirit. Corner’s most unique personalities. Whether McGannon: Thanks for making event a success They might be good in it’s the police, the views of a college student or Washington, as their natural To the Editor: with set-up; parent volunteers Paula Norgren, the local churches, this community is full of impatience would force law- Lorraine Dooley, Lisa Flaherty, Gail Watson and diverse people — something we all should be makers to make a decision and On Saturday, Nov. 15, St. James School in Millie Molloy; the many vendors who offered their thankful for. get back to tossing a rubber Danielson hosted its fourth annual Beer and Wine raffle prizes, products to sample and their time to To our advertisers — thank you for investing ball. Tasting. This event just keeps growing in populari- share, especially Dog Head Fish Beer for their sign your hard-earned money into our publication. The Obamas may adopt a res- ty each year, and 2008 marked our most successful to raffle, The Ice Box, Big Y, Stop and Shop, and Your investments literally make this paper cue dog. There are thousands of year ever with well over 300 guests in attendance, Frito-Lay; and of course all who came out to gener- run, and we would be nothing without you. dogs at shelters, and when they hundreds of beers and wines to sample, and full ously patronize and celebrate in this event. Without Hopefully, having your ads in our paper helps press their faces against the catering donated by New York Pizza & Pasta Co. of each and every one of you, this event simply could all of you out in return. walls of their cages, they are Plainfield. not happen. To the schools — thank you for allowing us irresistible. Our local shelter, The event could not be possible without the many Also, a special thank you once again to Northeast to document the accomplishments of some of NECCOG, annually cares for tireless hours of work put forth by parents Wine and Spirits and New York Pizza & Pasta Co. the most talented children and teachers in the 300 to 350 animals, 80 percent Angelique Roberts and Celeste Zardeskas, as well as We are extremely grateful for their time and gen- area. It is truly encouraging to see such talent- mixed breed and 20 percent the staff of Northeast Wine and Spirits of Dayville, erosity. ed children doing such great things. We look purebreds. The Web site fea- especially John Brisson and owner Craig Fowler. On behalf of Saint James School, thank you! forward to the tremendous feats your children tures cute pit bulls and pit bull May this letter serve as a huge thank you to every- Thank you! Thank you! We’ll see you next year. will accomplish in the future. crosses. To deal with the mess one involved in this fund-raiser, including the sup- To the local governments — thank you for in Washington, the Obamas portive staff at St. James School, especially granting us access to Town Hall with open CHRISTINE MCGANNON might benefit from a sturdy pit Principal Cheryl Veilleux; faculty member James arms and being open to discuss some of the BROOKLYN bull. Kent; Food Service Director Bonnie Stuckart; the area’s hottest issues. Your cooperation gives Designer dogs — the seventh- and eighth-grade students who helped the readers a great insight into what it takes to Labradoodles, Goldendoodle, run a town. Puggles and Cockerpoos — are And last but not least, to all of you, the read- very chic at the moment. They ers, you who so faithfully pick up this newspa- claim to mix the best qualities per and read it (or look at all the pictures), and Reeves: The story that should have been printed of the breeds and often add the for those of you who actively get involved with brains and panache of the poo- it, sending us submissions, photos, letters to dle. the editor, calendar items, briefs and stories. To the Editor: charter to require the Board of Education to sub- As the owner of a pug with We are thankful for the compliments as well mit its budget on forms prescribed and provided by no sense of direction, it seems as the criticisms. It is the healthy balance of I know I won’t see the following story in the news- the town manager. insane to cross the breed with both that makes this newspaper what it is. papers, but this story should have been printed The town manager stated that this was a policy beagles, which like to run away. So, in honor of this year’s Thanksgiving, with the following large headline: decision that he is refusing to act on. The Town The trendy puggles I see in and in the spirit of gratefulness that defines Council in a 7-2 vote voted to table the measure. Boston may turn up in Pomfret this holiday, we say those two words that we Killingly town manager refuses to perform In a related news item from the obituaries: if left off leash. Our country should say more often to all of you: Thank you. duties per charter Killingly Town Charter, a veteran of many wars, has enough problems at the was laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery. Having suf- moment without too much Seven town councilors concur fered several wounds in the past, Charter suc- experimentation. cumbed to the ravages of apathy and neglect after Walking on the Riverwalk in Monday,Nov. 10 — At the Killingly Town Council having survived 300 years. Putnam, I have seen some LETTERS POLICY meeting last night, there was a resolution on the amazing dogs. My favorite is a agenda to have the Town Council authorize and HAROLD R. REEVES Chihuahua-poodle cross with Letters to the editor are always wel- encourage the town manager to act in accordance TOWN COUNCILMAN fur that looks as if the dog come, and may be sent to Villager with Sections 1002 and 1003 of the Killingly town KILLINGLY stuck its paw in a light socket. Newspapers, , P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, He is very cute, but not presi- CT 06281, or via e-mail at sjarvis@vil- dential. lagernewspapers.com. Be sure to Malia Obama has allergies, DiIorio: Please attend solar info session so there’s talk about hypoaller- include a name and residence. Please genic dogs. The American refrain from sending letters via fax, To the Editor: been gathering information and talking to boards, Academy of Allergy, Asthma and be sure to supply a home address commissions, citizens and contractors. A request and Immunology says there is and phone number to allow for confir- For the past year, Pomfret studied the possibility for bid went several weeks ago and in the next few no such thing. The pros said all mation. Allow at least 48 hours for a of outfitting Pomfret Community School with an weeks, vendors will be interviewed and one will be dogs produce proteins that can array of solar panels to provide electricity to the chosen. The committee expects that process to be cause allergies, especially in response. Letters must be submitted school and significantly reduce the cost of utilities. complete by Nov. 24. dog dander. Frequent grooming by noon Monday to ensure publica- A few months ago, a committee was formed to move There will be an informational meeting at PCS and bathing of the dog may tion in the following week’s issue. the project forward. The Pomfret Solar Committee Dec. 4, followed by a town meeting Dec. 18. The make reduce allergies. Our Every effort will be made to accom- is comprised of John DiIorio, Paul Rollinson, Gary Board of Selectmen will vote on the project Dec. 1, dogs love a visit to our local dog modate late submissions, but inclu- Brock, John Deluca, Kate Cerrone, David Hussong and the Board of Finance is expected to vote on the groomer. If candidates for polit- sion can not be guaranteed. The rules and Jim Rivers. project at its Dec. 8 meeting. The Pomfret ical office get $400 haircuts, This project is very exciting, as it will generate Community School and the Board of Education are spending a few dollars each of good taste and libel will, of course, more than 40 percent of the school’s power, offer very enthusiastic about the project. Please come to month on dog grooming apply to all submissions. Personal educational opportunities for PCS students and one or all of the meetings outlined here to learn shouldn’t pinch the Obamas, attacks will not be published. The edi- come with no tax increase for Pomfret residents. more about the project. Also, feel free to contact any who’ve made several million on tor retains the right to edit all letters. These benefits are immediate and come in addition members of the committee with any questions. book sales. Get beyond the to the significant environmental and political bene- Please join us Dec. 4 as we present this project to allergy worries and the choice fits associated with renewable energy.This system, the town in the PCS cafeteria at 7 p.m. of White House dog is wide over its expected lifespan, will reduce carbon emis- open. sions by about 5,000 tons; that is equivalent to elim- JOHN DIIORIO Obama won on a promise of inating 10,000,000 automobile miles. CHAIRMAN, change. Everyone will need to Over the past several months, the committee has POMFRET SOLAR COMMITTEE move in the same direction. A Early Deadline focused Welsh corgi would help. Corgis are cute, as the drawings Notice of Thompson’s Laura Reynolds demonstrate, and they are nat- Due to the Thanksgiving Babbitt: Appreciates Veterans Day support ural herders. A corgi could round up lawmakers, recalci- holiday, all Letters to the Editor To the Editor: Nowakowski — for the lap robes, slippers, hats, trant diplomats and move mav- and Sound Offs for the Nov. 28 scarves, etc. They are being taken to veterans’ hos- ericks in the same direction. issue must be received by 4 p.m. On behalf of all men and women members of pitals throughout the state and also to veterans in Best of all, a corgi will bring Sasha and Malia limitless affec- Friday,Nov. 21. Post 10088, thanks to all veterans and their families the local community. More than 100 have been who helped make Thompson’s Veterans Day and passed out since September ’08. tion — just like any other dog E-mail submissions to pre-Veterans Day a great success. It is greatly appre- they may choose. ciated. [email protected] NORMAN F. B ABBITT Nancy Weiss resides in or fax to (860) 928-5946. A special thanks to Interfaith Stitches — Mrs. VFW POST 10088 Majorie Wheeler, Mrs. Olga Sward and Mrs. Cindy Pomfret and writes a weekly col- QUINEBAUG umn for Villager Newspapers. KILLINGLY VILLAGER Friday, November 21, 2008 • A9 OPINION America chose to make history by electing Obama

fter all the talk and specula- I can’t remember if those were the For all the hype about Obama’s that despite it all, Obama won the tion, the countless news arti- exact words, and a whole lot more supposedly empty but eloquent election fair and square. A cles and television coverage, KRISTAL was said, but that’s a decent para- words, I found one thing he said to As an independent voter, I tried to and one too many Saturday Night phrasing of the first part of the con- be more sincerely full of promise or give each candidate running a fair Live skits, the election is over. The KLEAR versation. It was as if his ability to hope than any other during his cam- hearing before I cast my vote. While votes have been tallied, and America be eloquent wasn’t an asset but a lia- paign, as he spoke to the crowd in I had some inclination of who I made history this Nov. 4 in more bility, and to be sure, he was often Chicago after winning the election: might have liked slightly better, I ways than one. KRISTINA accused by detractors of speaking “This victory alone is not the made my ultimate and final decision For the obvious reasons, REARDON beautifully but of having empty change we seek; it is only the chance on Nov. 4, respecting McCain’s ser- President-elect Barack Obama is words. for us to make that change.” vice to our country and many of his and will be a history maker: He will It’s a conviction that some of our It’s a chance that we should all be positions, but selecting be the first black president; he was she spoke, a group of people was country’s greatest writers would invested in. It’s one that even John Obama/Biden on my ballot in the able to successfully overcome the gathered. Talk about John McCain object to. Nobel Prize winning McCain is invested in, despite his end. I admire many things about negative associations many and Obama began, but most weren’t author Toni Morrison recently told disappointment that he didn’t win Obama, and many about McCain as Americans have with his name; and too interested in McCain. They were the Associated Press that when she Nov. 4, as he gracefully said in con- well. I wasn’t swept away enough by he will be charged (fairly or unfair- more interested in Obama. We were read his first book, Dreams From cession speech: “I urge all either one of them to think either ly) with cleaning up an economic all hyped up after hearing Clinton My Father, “I was astonished by his Americans who supported me to was perfect enough for me and not to mess he didn’t start. speak, eager to support her candida- ability to write, to think, to reflect, to join me in not just congratulating keep thinking about my decision up I’ll admit that when Obama began cy — I spent a day during my spring learn and turn a good phrase. I was him but offering our next president until I stepped into the voting booth. his run for the presidency, I was break the next week walking around very impressed. This was not a nor- our good will and earnest effort to But I am glad, that in the end, interested in him, but not won over Providence, talking to people about mal political biography.” find ways to come together, to find America chose to make history by completely. I thought he was a good her positions and making calls at Morrison — who called Bill the necessary compromises, to selecting Barack Obama as the pres- public speaker and thought the her campaign office, even though I’d Clinton America’s “first black presi- bridge our differences, and help ident-elect. He might be an inspiring parts of his books that I’d read were already cast my ballot in dent” — went on to support Obama, restore our prosperity, defend our speaker, but he’s far from perfect — well written and intriguing. I was Massachusetts the month before — not Hillary, during the primaries. security in a dangerous world, and both things that I hope inspire interested in his unique life story — but what sticks out in my mind Pulitzer Prize-winning author leave our children and grandchil- Americans, Republican and having grown up in Hawaii, with a more than anything was a conversa- Jane Smiley commented to the dren a stronger, better country than Democrat alike, to keep their voices father from Kenya and a white tion with a few women outside the Associated Press, too, but about we inherited.” heard throughout his presidency mother from Kansas, Obama really doors of the Rhode Island College Obama’s acceptance speech: “… I It’s a sentiment we should all and not just during a campaign sea- seemed to be the epitome of what gym. was convinced that he had written it share, as we celebrate — regardless son. If Obama can inspire that from achieving the American dream “What do you think of that himself, and therefore that he was of political affiliation or who we both parties for those two different could be. I was glad he was running Barack Obama?” one woman asked. saying things that he actually voted for — the fact that our country reasons, that’s reason enough for me but not sure I’d want to vote for him. “I don’t know,” another answered. believed and had considered. I find has come so far and achieved some- to be glad I cast my vote for him on I went to see Hillary Clinton speak “He seems OK, but people really get that more convincing in a politician thing by overcoming racism and Nov. 4. crazy when they see him. It’s like when she came to Rhode Island than the usual thing of speaking the bias, by showing up in greater num- Kristina Reardon contributes an he’s Elvis. I heard people were faint- College back during the primaries. words of a raft of hack speechwrit- bers to the polls than we have in at occasional column to Villager ing while he was giving a speech On my way out of the gym where ers.” least the past 40 years. That means Newspapers. around here.” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SOUND OFFS Hennen: Pomfret is fractured by special interests Consider these points about Wal-Mart

Sound Off: • Crime — The average rate of reported To the Editor: our residential neighborhoods by special per- police incidents per Wal-Mart stores studied mit. I guess now we can compete better with Please consider the following facts when in 2004 was 269 (source: http://walmart- The Sound Off in Woodstock Villager’s the town of Killingly. weighing in on the proposed Wal-Mart in crimereport.com/). The Connecticut State Nov. 14 edition titled “Citizens must demand There is no question Jim has done some Brooklyn: Police Troop D has responded to the Wal- responsible government” was clearly direct- good things for Pomfret. His open space ini- • Health care — In Connecticut, Wal-Mart Mart in Putnam more often than most people ed at Jim Rivers, Pomfret’s first selectman, tiatives are especially noteworthy. He has is the No. 1 employer with the highest num- realize since the store opened its doors. for his childish tirade against some that done a good job in keeping costs down, and ber of employees receiving taxpayer-paid Recently, in November 2006, the police were oppose his views. To learn more about his his skill in obtaining state grant money has health care (source: http://www.cga.ct. called to the Putnam Wal-Mart in response to outburst, check out the blog sites at given the town the ability to go forward with gov/2005/rpt/2005-R-0017.htm). Most Wal- a terrible shooting. www.woodstockctcafe.com and www.pom- several valuable projects. Nonetheless, Mart jobs are part-time jobs paying poverty • Traffic — Lastly, the vast majority of the fretvoice.com. because of his meddling and micromanage- wages — that is why the majority of Wal- acreage in and around the area where Wal- The Sound Offs author says Jim Rivers ment style, the town has been fractured by Mart’s employees are eligible for public-fund- Mart wants to build in Brooklyn is zoned res- considers Pomfret his. That may be true, but special interest, bogged down in expensive ed health care paid for by taxpayers. idential and agricultural. A 24-hour, seven- it is only part of the story. In their public past and continuing litigation that could • Workplace violations — In Connecticut, days-per-week Wal-Mart Supercenter is going statements, two other town officials obvious- have been avoided, and saddled with divisive Gov. Rell requested tougher laws after Labor to have an enormous adverse and irre- ly share the same view. In response to an politics. As a result, and no matter how you Department inspectors found 11 violations at versible impact in so many ways on those inquiry made by a concerned citizen about a cut the pie, I believe Jim and his “team” have Wal-Mart stores in Hartford, Norwalk and areas and the entire town of Brooklyn. zoning issue, Jim says, “Your group should caused Pomfret harm. The harm may not Putnam in 2005. The most serious situations According to the Town of Brooklyn’s think a little harder on who will run the town have affected residents yet as homeowners, occurred at the Putnam location, where three Planning & Zoning minutes, the traffic on of Pomfret if Jim, Tim and Maureen are not but given time, it will, with more traffic, violations of minors using hazardous equip- Route 6 is anticipated increase by 13,000 cars in key positions some day.” Tim is, of course, more noise and more unsightly vistas. ment were found. At the time, Gov.Rell noted (source: Selectman Timothy McNally and chair of the I hope residents, too, will sound off and let that a fine of just $300 for each violation was http://www.brooklynct.org.ws023.alen- Democratic Town Committee. Maureen is our “three town leaders” know that they also not a strong enough deterrent for a major tus.com/anm/templates/?a=699&z=51). The Maureen Nicholson, chair of the Board of demand responsible and open government in corporation (source: average daily traffic, according to the Finance and a key team player on the our town and that they will hold them http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/commu- Department of Transportation as of 2007, in Planning and Zoning Commission. It was accountable if that is not the case. nic/2007-1/childlaw.htm). that area of Route 6 was 14,800 (source: Maureen who, along with Jim and Tim, insti- • Environment — Wal-Mart has an unac- http://www.ct.gov/dot/lib/dot/documents/d gated a zoning change that now allows com- PAUL G. HENNEN ceptable record when it comes to the environ- policy/policymaps/adt/pdf/019adt.pdf). An mercial/industrial business integration in POMFRET ment — the state of Connecticut sued Wal- increase of 13,000 cars is huge for the small Mart for environmental violations, according town of Brooklyn. That additional traffic will to the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office, look for shortcuts on the town’s side roads to press release, May 2, 2000 (source: either get to the store or to avoid the traffic on DiPietro: War only gives illusion of safety http://www.ct.gov/ag/cwp/view.asp?A=1775 Route 6. &Q=282998). To the Editor: and share in the benefits of peace to all. Our country has failed to care for its most Recently,while standing at a vigil to oppose vulnerable citizens while finding money — Santa’s Elves thanks donors the war in Iraq, a car stopped, and someone 50 billion per month — to pay for the current yelled, “Baby killers!” We stood in shocked war, now in its seventh year, and for what? Sound Off: raising efforts. Their generosity has brought silence for a few minutes, and then one of our The illusion of safety provided by war is just smiles to many children’s faces and has members said, “Why would anyone assume that. Around the world, millions of people I just want to let everyone know that there helped as many as 30 local families. that because we oppose war, we support abor- denounce us for our militant policies, and are people out there with big hearts. Thanks to: Harvest Moon, Manzi’s Barber tion?” Actually, although our group is anger and bitterness spread as people see pic- I am a member of a local nonprofit organi- Shop, Garden Gate, Publick House, Rom’s, notable for its willingness to oppose war in tures of havoc wrought upon innocent civil- zation called Santa’s Elves. If you have never Rovezzi’s, Kahula’s, Just the Details, E & J rain, snow, sleet and early darkness, we differ ians. I believe that every war sows the seeds heard of us, that is because we are a totally Candy Shop, Applebee’s, 88’s Bar & Grill, in age, religion and education. That is to say of the next war. anonymous group. Shaw’s, Max’s Place, Sadie Green’s Gifts, that we have differing opinions. Please join The current cost estimate of the war in We have fund-raisers (through our larger Annie’s Country Kitchen, Yankee Spirits, us, and we will be happy to share out individ- Iraq is $50 billion per month. Think what $50 company) throughout the year to raise Uno’s Chicago Grill, Buster’s, Midas, ual concerns and beliefs. billion could buy in terms of health care, vet- money to help hospice, local preschool fami- Hallmark, Jimmy’s Pizza, 85 Main, H & R Speaking for myself, I am totally opposed to erans’ benefits, infrastructure providing jobs lies and the Toys for Tots program at Produce Stand, Mrs. Bridge’s Pantry, Flying war because I believe war kills innocent citi- for all seeking work while repairing our Christmas. We deal directly with Day Carpet, G7 Catering, Abington Guild, Vanilla zens — babies, unborn and born, including roads, bridges and public transportation. Kimball Hospital, TVCCA and the Marines. Bean, Christmas Barn, Inn at Woodstock the mothers and fathers of the babies. I The company I work for has a raffle the day Hill, Village Photo, Price Chopper, Pomfret believe we should use our moral indignation RUTH DIPIETRO before Thanksgiving. The raffle items are Spirit, Lapsley Orchard, Danielson Surplus, to work for peace, bring our soldiers home WOODSTOCK mostly donated by local businesses and Biet Bros., Paoletti’s Fruit Stand, Bramble restaurants. House, Zorba’s Pizzeria, Flag Themes, W.B. Our elves would like to thank all the people Mason, Woodstock Orchard, Sweet Evalina’s who work together to make this happen and Stand, LaDonna’s, Falls Creek Farm and Lamb: Be cautious about trading town’s charm to thank all of the local businesses that make Wood’s Auto Parts. donations of merchandise or gift certificates If one of our elves knocks on your door To the Editor: gain? for our fund-raising projects throughout the again this year, please consider making In my work, I have occasion to talk with year. another donation. If you would like to make So many questions have been raised con- many people from other parts of the country Santa’s Elves would like to take this time to a donation, please call 928-0443 and ask for Elf cerning the proposed Super Wal-Mart in who feel as though they’ve discovered a jewel thank the businesses listed below for their Anne or Elf Deb. Brooklyn. How much tax revenue would the here in Brooklyn. Even people from different past and future donations to our annual fund- town of Brooklyn actually receive? Could parts of our own state are charmed by our that revenue balance the loss of revenue town when they first visit. They recognize from the local businesses, owned by our that we have something here that is becom- Class officers need to organize reunions friends and neighbors, which would ing downright rare — a lovely,small town rel- undoubtedly fail after Wal-Mart’s arrival? atively free from the sprawl that is so com- Sound Off: reunions. I don’t know if they realize it, but Would a big-box store increase crime in our mon elsewhere. We should take enormous all the big shots who wanted to be class offi- town? What would its impact be on the near- pride in that and be very cautious about trad- Over the weekend, I like to peruse out-of- cers are responsible for organizing reunions. by wetlands? How would it affect traffic on ing it away to a huge corporation that looks town newspapers. On the society pages I For older folks or for those living afar,there is Route 6? Is the town of Brooklyn extending a at our town in terms of its own numbers and always find notices of class reunions of vari- a really neat thing we have now to assist tax break to Wal-Mart as incentive and, if so, nothing more. The corporate executives of ous high schools. This got me wondering why them. It’s called the Internet. Just throwing it does Wal-Mart (the largest company in the Wal-Mart have no history here; they don’t Tourtellotte High never has any class out there. No pressure. world) really need a tax break? With eight live here and they don’t vote here. Wal-Marts already within 25 miles of I urge the people of Brooklyn to ask ques- Brooklyn, why do we need another? tions and get answers. I urge the selectmen in SOUND OFF POLICY These are just some of the questions being Brooklyn to listen to all sides and be good In addition to the Letters to the Editor section, the Villager Newspapers offers an anonymous forum asked by residents of our town, and I will add stewards of what we cherish here. Once the allowing callers to “Sound Off” about the hot-button issues and topics in their towns. The “Sound Off” line a few more. Is money our only measure of quiet charm of our beautiful Brooklyn is can be reached 24 hours a day, at (860) 928-1818, ext. 150. Names may be omitted for “Sound Off” calls only, what is valuable? Might there be other things gone, no amount of money can buy it back. although you may leave a name or initials. All comments should be made clearly and concisely,to minimize at stake here that can’t be measured by the potential for mistakes. Please remember that libelous comments, personal attacks and material that can- money? How do we measure the quiet charm SUSAN LAMB not be verified will not be published. “Sound Offs” may also be e-mailed to [email protected]. and beauty of Brooklyn, and are we prepared BROOKLYN We prefer that longer “Sound Offs” be e-mailed. Be sure to label the e-mail as a “Sound Off” submission. All to permanently give them up for financial “Sound Off” submissions are due by noon on Mondays. We look forward to hearing from you! A10 • Friday, November 21, 2008 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Friendly Spirits celebrates 35 years

Photo courtesy of Judy LaRoche Matt Sanderson photo Above left: Friendly Spirits owners Nick and Judy Haines, with Town Manager Bruce Benway as he presents them a Key to Killingly. Right: The crew from Friendly Spirits celebrates the business’ 35-year anniversary.

BY MATT SANDERSON liquor stores in the Quiet Corner. “Without the support of neighbors and our In October, the staff raised money to assist VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “Not only did we start our business here in customers, we wouldn’t be here today,” said local families struggling to put food on the DANIELSON — Friendly Spirits, at 40 Killingly, but we started our family here in Nick. “We try to remember that in every- table. The goal is to provide a holiday meal Wauregan Road, celebrated its 35-year mile- northeastern Connecticut as well,” said thing we do.” for every family in need. stone in business Wednesday, Oct. 22, with a Nick. “Both have grown tremendously over The Haineses remain active members of Sally Budzielek, of Danielson, has been a party at the store and a beer and wine tast- the years, and we are proud to be part of this the Danielson Rotary Club and the Northeast supportive Friendly Liquors customer since ing. community.” Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. In addi- it opened and could not believe it had already Town Manager Bruce Benway and In 1984, the storefront moved to its current tion, the staff at Friendly Liquors takes an been 35 years. Economic Development Director Elsie Bisset Route 12 location south of Danielson and active role in fund-raising efforts for charity, “They’re people this community could use were at the celebration to present the busi- Route 6. It has allowed the Haineses more choosing different recipients each month. a lot more of,” she said. ness with a Key to Killingly. space to sell a larger variety of beer,wine and “We encourage our staff to take an interest The store can be reached at 774-3459. Owners Nick and Judy Haines started the alcohol. Since the move, the store has seen a in the community and to give something business inside a small family-run package number of physical changes, but the back to the people who support us,” said Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928- store at 4 Dyer St. in downtown Danielson, Haineses say the community has remained Judy.“Every month they take the initiative to 1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at matt@vil- and now it has grown to be one of the largest the most important part of their business. make a difference.” lagernewspapers.com.

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BY MATT SANDERSON Ricci. To qualify, Greene said the can- VILLAGER STAFF WRITER In August, Greene released infor- celled debt criteria stipulates that DANIELSON — Jackson Hewitt mation about alerting area taxpay- the home has to be the taxpayer’s Tax Service opened its third ers to tax savings under the new principal residence and the debt is Connecticut location last month at 67 housing and economic recovery act. the original debt to secure the home, Main St. The business provides He also wants to remind taxpayers of or the equivalent of the original debt advice to taxpayers preparing their the possibility of potential reduction remaining at refinance if the loan federal and state income tax returns. of tax liability under the Mortgage has been refinanced. Also, the quali- Elsie Bisset, director of economic Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007. fying amount of cancelled mortgage development; Joyce Ricci, Town “2008 continues to be a difficult debt cannot exceed $2 million ($1 Council vice chair; Roger Mercier, year for homeowners struggling million for married couples filing president of Main Street Inc.; and with the current market conditions,” separately). Elaine Lippke, president of the Greene said in a statement. One of the services also being Borough of Danielson, were at the The Housing and Economic offered by Jackson Hewitt is the tax ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 16. Recovery Act of 2008 stipulates that advantage partner program, or Based out of Parsippany, N.J., the first-time homebuyers and current TAPP, which provides tax prepara- business had approximately 6,800 home owners can find tax savings tion at a discount to employers. franchised and company-owned under the act, which includes a Greene said that since more and offices throughout the country dur- refundable tax credit of up to $7,500 more individuals are going to prepa- ing the 2008 tax season. It considers for first-time homebuyers, as well as ration companies each year to have itself the second-largest tax prepara- a standard reduction property tax their taxes done, why not give tion service company in the country. provision, available for the 2008 tax employees a savings opportunity on Jackson Hewitt provides free elec- year only. It can increase the stan- the necessary service? tronic tax filing to the Internal dard tax deduction amount. According to Greene, the program Revenue Service, loan products, full “These two bills may bring some offers a no-cost employee benefit service of individual federal income relief to the many homeowners deal- offer, benefits that could help with From the left are Elsie Bisset, director of economic development; Elaine Lippke, presi- tax preparation and full service to ing with the current conditions and employee retention, hassle-free dent of the Borough of Danielson; Joyce Ricci, Town Council vice chair; Alan Greene, state income tax preparation. the effect it is having on home val- implementation and customized new owner of the Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Connecticut franchise; Roger Mercier, “This is like coming home,” said ues, sales and more,” said Greene. marketing materials. president of Main Street Inc.; and Brenda Duchesneau, coordinator for Main Street Inc., Alan Greene, owner of Jackson “Those affected may find the oppor- To benefit the employees, he noted at the ribbon cutting for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Oct. 16. It opened its doors at 67 Hewitt in Connecticut. “I’m pleased tunity for significant tax savings and that TAPP will provide quality tax Main Street. to be here.” a lessening of financial burden.” preparation at an attractive dis- During the ceremony, Greene was The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt count, innovative tax-related prod- employees and answer any tax-relat- Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, please handing out packets of information Relief Act of 2007 is in effect for ucts, free issues of Jackson-Hewitt’s ed questions. He mentioned Jackson call Greene at 779-2008 or visit them about the business. He said it his homeowners that experienced a fore- newsletter called Tax Talk, year- Hewitt’s marketing campaign on the Web at first year being owner of the closure or mortgage restructuring round service and onsite education includes discount coupons, intranet www.Jacksonhewitt.com. Connecticut franchise. The other from Jan. 1, 2007, through Dec. 31, seminars wherever available. banner ads, W-2 form promotion storefront locations are at 822 Main 2009. Taxpayers who were eligible for With TAPP,Greene said employers coupons, employee discount cards, e- Matt Sanderson may be reached at St. in Willimantic and 474 Boston this relief in 2007, but did not take and employees should expect a mail reminders, new-hire informa- (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at Post Road inside Wal-Mart in North advantage of it when they filed their Jackson Hewitt representative to tion packets and payroll inserts. [email protected]. Windham. 2007 tax return may amend their come onsite to create a program For more information about “He’s one of the family,” said 1040 form to obtain a possible refund. built around the needs of the QUIET CORNER ROUND-UP

for an evening of celebration, community and song as we as well publicized. Yet Girl Scout volunteers will enthusiasti- Speaker series to focus on Chamberlain remember together for those who no longer can.” cally mention the skills they have learned or honed — orga- The concert boasts a 16-piece orchestra, hosted by Ted nization, goal setting, communication, conflict resolution KILLINGLY — Who is Ezra Chamberlain, and what does he Reynolds, with LaHaie and LaChance performing hits from and marketing, to name a few — as well as new hobbies, asso- have to do with the town of Killingly? It’s a real who-done-it, The Lion King, Chicago, CATS, Phantom of the Opera, ciation with people they respect, trips to interesting places and it is the final speaker’s series of the Killingly Godspell and many more. The concert will last approximate- and leadership abilities that make them an effective force for Tercentennial. The C.S.S. Hunley and Ezra Chamberlain will ly two hours with Gary Osbrey of WINY as the master of cer- good in their family, community and professional lives. be discussed Nov. 25 and Dec. 1 by Connecticut’s state arche- emonies. Training materials are provided for volunteer positions, and ologist, Nicholas Bellantoni. “We are thrilled to have the Bob Reynolds Memorial Fund Girl Scout Council staff and experienced volunteers provide Bellantoni has done a lot of work on the mystery that sur- established through Day Kimball HomeMakers,” said Susan accessible, practical courses and support that make every rounds how the Union dog tags of Ezra Chamberlain ended Esons, director of Day Kimball HomeMakers. “Alzheimer’s volunteer’s time and efforts more efficient and effective. up on the Confederate submarine Hunley.The public is invit- and dementia clients and their caregivers are very dear to us. Whether an adult can give a regular amount of time each ed to these discussions. On Nov. 25, Bellantoni will be at We will do all that we can to help them in their journey.” week or month or only a few hours now and again, there are Killingly Intermediate School for two assemblies. The first The event begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $30 per person. many ways for people to share their knowledge, skills and assembly will be at 9:05 a.m., and the second will be at 9:50 For more information or to purchase tickets, call Day experiences; to assist other volunteers; and to make a differ- a.m. The Dec. 1 program will be at Killingly Central School at Kimball HomeMakers at (860) 928.5441. ence to girls, themselves and their communities. Girl Scout a time to be announced. alumnae and former leaders who now have more time avail- Seating is limited at all assemblies. Those wishing to Ballots mailed for farm agency elections able are urged to become active and help bring Girl Scouting attend will need to go to the main office of both schools to to more girls. receive a pass. The Windham County Farm Service Agency (FSA) would For more information about volunteer opportunities, con- For information on the times for the Dec. 1 program, please like to remind residents in the Local Administrate Area tact Irene Haines, director of membership services for contact the Killingly Town Manager’s office at 779-5334. (LAA) 3 to be watching for their official county office com- Eastern Connecticut, at (800) 922-2770, ext. 3425, or e-mail mittee election ballot. LAA 3 towns are Putnam, Brooklyn, [email protected]. For more information about Girl Scouts ‘Broadway Journey’ concert to benefit Sterling, Plainfield and Killingly. of Connecticut, please visit www.gsofct.org. The two candidates are Betsy Molodich, of Betsy’s Stand, HomeMakers and Sterling and Jean Palazzi, of Palazzi Orchards, East Killingly. On Dec. 4, the ballots will be counted to PUTNAM — On Nov. 22, Ted Reynolds with guests Donna determine who will be elected to the committee. The LaHaie and David LaChance will present “A Musical committee members will then vote among themselves Journey down Broadway: From the Present to the Past” at to determine who will hold the position of chair, vice CARELOT COLLECTING the Hyde School in Woodstock to benefit the Bob Reynolds chair and regular member. The results will be pub- Memorial Fund of Day lished in the January edition of the Windham County FOR COMMUNITY Kimball HomeMakers Newsletter “Words of Windham.” and the Alzheimer’s Ballots were mailed starting Nov. 3 and need to be Association returned to the Windham County Farm Service Connecticut Chapter. Agency office by 4:30 p.m. Dec. 1. The office is located November is National at 139 Wolf Den Road in Brooklyn. Alzheimer’s Disease Residents who do not receive a ballot, or who would Awareness Month. like more information, may contact the Brooklyn FSA The Bob Reynolds office at (860) 774-8397, ext. 1. Residents are asked to Memorial Fund was cre- please take the time to fill out the ballot and send it ated by Ted Reynolds, back in before the deadline, as the candidate elected for his father, who suc- will serve the farmers and landowners in LAA 3 for a cumbed to Alzheimer’s three-year term. disease in 2003. Ted Reynolds’ mother cared for his father during his struggle and today, Ted Girl Scouts need adult volunteers Courtesy photo is the caregiver of an Girls in kindergarten through grade 12 are eager to Alzheimer’s patient Ted Reynolds, host and lead singer of “A join Girl Scouts of Connecticut, but adult volunteers himself. The fund will are needed to make this possible. Musical Journey Down Broadway: From the be used to provide relief Present to the Past.” Adults are trained to guide girls in the Girl Scout for caregivers of those Leadership Program, which brings job and life skills, suffering from new experiences and friendships to both girls and Alzheimer’s disease. adults. Any troop leader can attest to the satisfaction “Today, as I seek to provide the best care for my friend, I derived from working with girls. Leaders love being a Courtesy photo find myself in much the same situation as my mother was,” mentor and advocate for girls, helping them develop said Ted Reynolds. “Fortunately, I have the help and support strong values and self-esteem, fostering their discovery DANIELSON — Students from Carelot Children’s Center hold some of of Day Kimball HomeMakers. With their services, my friend of important issues, and encouraging them to take the donations for the community food drive. Carelot is a local drop-off is still at home and her dignity is intact. I wanted to give action to help others and the world around them. center, with a donation box located in the entryway, and each of the something back to Day Kimball HomeMakers and to others While the benefits of Girl Scouting to girls are obvi- classrooms also has its own drop box. All donations will be picked up who are in need of respite; therefore, I invite you to join me ous, the wide range of advantages to volunteers is not on Nov. 24 and brought to the local food bank for distribution to fami- lies within the community. BMS oil tank, open space committee merger approved

ORDINANCES for oversight instead of the Board ment proposal for town, reducing property presented a fire hazard, a of schools, said the low bid, which the Finance, which has been the the Planning and Zoning health or safety risk, or any aes- came in first from Service Station continued from page A1 regular practice, would streamline Commission membership would thetic issues, such as missing or Equipment Inc. was for the 6,000- the budget process and make more not be a good idea. Carlene boarded windows, collapsing or gallon oil tank installation for spending from the general govern- efficient government. Kelleher, vice chair of the commis- missing walls, damaged roofs, $57,768. The remaining costs that ment budget be made to any agency Changing the way those budgets sion, stood to encourage voters to missing siding, structurally faulty reach the $72,248 figure are for or entity until that group submits a are presented, said the selectmen, turn down the proposed ordinance. foundation, overgrown lawn or removal of the old oil tank with financial statement to the select- does not add as many layers to com- The anti-blight ordinance was brush, garbage strewn about or Department of Environmental men, was excessive regulation. piling the town budget for presen- tabled for further discussion. abandoned motor vehicles left on Protection approval, the cost of Residents and other town com- tation, which they claim has added Residents, such as David Fuss, the property. installing and removing the rental mittee members expressed con- unnecessary steps in previous William Lucchesi and Richard Also during the town meeting, oil tank from Sept. 1 through Nov. cern with the proposed budget years. Board of Finance members Baker, all expressed concern about Brooklyn’s Open Space and Land 28 and the connection to propane process change for the Board of countered by saying that changing the proposed ordinance. They Acquisition Committee was dis- gas. Fire Commissioners and the certain boards’ and commissions’ thought the language in the propos- solved and merged with the The next Board of Selectmen’s Recreation Commission, saying budget presentation process would al was vague, such as the town- Conservation Committee. meeting is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, that all the change did was give add extra steps to their oversight of appointed person who would In addition, voters approved the Dec. 10, at Town Hall. more power to selectmen. The handling the town finances for the enforce the ordinance for residents spending of $72,248 to replace and selectmen argued that having those upcoming fiscal year. to take care of dilapidated parts of install a new oil tank at Brooklyn Matt Sanderson may be reached commissions turn in their fiscal Engle told the audience that due their property. Middle School. at (860) 928-1818 ext. 110, or by e-mail year budgets to the selectmen first to the recent Wal-Mart develop- It included if the blight on the Dr. Louise Berry, superintendent at [email protected] A12 • Friday, November 21, 2008 KILLINGLY VILLAGER SPORTS Teams gear up for Thanksgiving rivalry

PUTNAM PLAYS KILLINGLY; TOURTELLOTTE/ELLIS TECH, WOODSTOCK MATCH UP

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP Redmen lead the series 34-27-3 then we’ll go pretty hard for kind of propels them for next “It’s a great occasion playing graduate, “and it’s brand new VILLAGER SPORTS CORRESPON- DENT and have momentum on their three or four days.” year.” football on Thanksgiving. It’s every year. It’s something I side, winning 13 of the last 15 However, Putnam will be In what is quickly becoming the last memory for seniors,” always look forward to, regard- There’s the regular season, games. The last Putnam win ready to play. a big rivalry but still kind of said Woodstock Academy head less of anybody’s record. It did- and then there’s the annual was back in 1991 when the “That was something we “new” to the Quiet Corner is football coach Gary Brine. “It’s n’t matter who we were play- Thanksgiving day football Clippers beat the Redmen 32-8 looked forward to when we Woodstock vs. the second season and a spe- ing; it was just exciting out games between the four Quiet on the season’s first game of were players,” Putnam head Tourtellotte/Ellis Tech. Two cial season. It will be their first there to be playing Corner teams. Like the past the year. It was Neal’s sopho- coach Greg LaBelle said of the years ago the Tigers beat the home Thanksgiving. They’ve Thanksgiving day.” two years, it’s Putnam vs. more season while on the Thanksgiving day game. “We Centaurs, and last year the never had that experience. I The Tigers have a short Killingly in Putnam, and Clippers football team. talk to the players that it’s a Centaurs beat the Tigers. The don’t even know if there ever week facing Wright Tech on Woodstock travels to Ellis Tech Killingly comes into the culmination of a season, but series is tied at 1-1. has been.” Saturday, Nov. 22, and then to take on the game with a week off, while the game is a season within The Centaurs have an oppor- On the flip side, the Tigers they get ready for the Tourtellotte/Ellis Tech Tigers. the Clippers faced the itself.” tunity to do something special. lost last years game and Centaurs, hopefully tasting the In the four years since Chad Plainfield Panthers yesterday, Like rivalry games, records They have the opportunity to haven’t forgotten that. Nothing turkey a little bit better this Neal took over as head coach of so it’s possibly a slight advan- usually get thrown out the beat all three Quiet Corner may make the Tigers season year. Killingly, he’s 4-0 against his tage for the Redmen. window and the game hinges teams — something Killingly more than for them to come “Back when I was in high alma matter. Last year, the “It’s always exciting and an on one or two key plays, did last year. This year, unlike out on top, for possibly their school, we coined a phrase, ‘If Redmen came out on top 38-6. exciting time of the year. It’s a including penalties, turnovers the last two, the game will be at first win of the year, on you win, you eat turkey; if you The rivalry goes back to the huge rivalry,” said Neal. “We and touchdowns. Woodstock, which, according Thanksgiving day. lose, you eat crow,” said Tim 1800s. Putnam won the first- wanted to give them some rest. “The winner of that game to Brine, and possibly the “I’ve seen several high Panteleakos, head coach of the ever game between the two The kids have Monday and usually comes out feeling that record books from 87 years school Thanksgiving day Tourtellotte/Ellis Tech Tigers. schools 5-0 in 1898. Overall, the Tuesday off of this week, and much better,” said LaBelle. “It ago, is a first. games,” said the Killingly Killingly boys’ soccer played hard, despite losses

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP “The good part was that despite stop, didn’t quit, and they contin- tices and in games, but they “Other kids we were playing are VILLAGER SPORTS CORRESPONDENT the frustration of the losses, the ued to find a way to get things embraced it,” said Frechette. playing year-round high level soc- KILLINGLY — Before the boys’ kids didn’t turn on themselves, and done.” Even though the Redmen lost 2-1 cer. We’re just not producing those soccer season started, first-year there was no cancer on the team, Before the season started, to Putnam, their last game of the type of kids,” said Frechette. head coach Ron Frechette knew he and nobody caused any problems, Frechette thought that the Redmen season, Frechette felt they played Erick Alvarado led the team in had his work cut out for him this which happens during a losing sea- had a legitimate shot at a better “within his system.” They took a 1- scoring this year. year. The team finished the season son,” said Frechette. record, given the fact that he had 0 lead into halftime, and played Frechette felt that the “tone was with a disappointing 1-14-1 record. Frechette pointed out that even six seniors on this year’s team. “with everything they had and set,” he said, for the following One of the biggest reasons for the though they didn’t have a good Another huge factor behind the made a couple of mistakes,” said years. He only has one junior com- poor record was the fact that the record, it didn’t stop his team from scenes was the fact that Frechette Frechette. ing back for next year, but a solid Redmen had a tough schedule this playing hard. brought in a different style or dif- Frechette was understandably core of sophomores that should past year playing in the Eastern “We didn’t stop trying to play soc- ferent system for the players. Like frustrated in the fact that the help solidify the Redmen in the fol- Connecticut Conference medium cer until the final whistle blew,” any new coach, the system takes record indicated that they weren’t lowing years. division — a division that will soon said Frechette. “We were trying to time to develop. able to do a multitude of things Joe Naylor was named to the all- be behind them, because next year score goals; we were trying to do “I came in with a different well, based on schedule and even ECC first team as a full back, while they will be playing in the ECC things until the final whistle on approach to they way they were the caliber of players he was facing Connor Milliken was awarded the small division. every game we played. They didn’t used to playing soccer, both in prac- consistently in the ECC medium. sportsmanship award. JR. REDMEN WIN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE Panthers on the attack against Redmen

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All of concerned citizens. following the Wal-Mart subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty John Knuff, an attor- development closely in a court of law. ney from Hurwitz, since the company’s Sagarin, Slossberg and announcement of its Brooklyn Tuesday, Nov. 11 Knuff Law Offices in plans to locate in Brooklyn became public Joshua Harrelle, 22, 18 Ulasik Road, Canterbury. Milford, was the only per- Charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxi- son present representing in October. The group’s Web site is www.brook- cated and speeding. Wal-Mart. Wednesday, Nov. 12 Knuff said the total lynforsensiblegrowth.or g. Crystal Pero, 22, 65C Covell Road, Pomfret Center. wetlands on the Wal- Charged with disorderly conduct and violation of a Several other members Mart development parcel protective order. is approximately 243 of the public spoke out- square feet. right to the commission Danielson “There is no work at last week’s meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 11 being proposed within asking why they could Ryan Ploof, 19, 39 Balley St., Brooklyn. Charged with the wetlands or water- not speak publicly on the possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled course,” he said. “There Wal-Mart application Matt Sanderson photos substance and a tail light violation. is no work being pro- that night. This is Route 6 Providence Road in eastern Brooklyn. The proposed 158,000-square-foot Wal- Friday, Nov. 14 posed in the upland Soucy answered sever- Mart Supercenter has been proposed on land where Providence Road intersects with Brickyard Jeffrey J. Garrow, 40, 171 Stivens Terrace, Ludlow, review area as defined by al questions, reiterating Road, on the edge of the commercial district. It would abut fellow Route 6 businesses such as Mass. Charged with driving a motor vehicle while the Inland Wetlands that the appropriate time Hank’s Restaurant, Collins Ford Mercury and Delightful Ideas. intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with a Regulations.” for pertinent questions Some unfamiliar with tives held an open house Matt Sanderson may be suspended license. Resident Don Taylor would be at the Dec. 9 the procedural process of for Brooklyn residents reached at (860) 928-1818 Todd Tornillo, 39, Old Willimantic Road, Chaplin. Charged with failure to pay or plead. presented a 27-signature public hearing when the holding a public hearing Wednesday night, Nov. 19 ext. 110, or by e-mail at Saturday, Nov. 15 petition to the commis- Wal-Mart representa- were frustrated by the — after the Villager’s matt@villagernewspa- sion during Knuff ’s pre- tives will be present. She Joshua Walmsley,19, 55 Puddinghill Road, Scotland. limited comments they press deadline — at the pers.com. Charged with operating a motor vehicle with a sus- sentation, to request the also reiterated that the could make at last Quinebaug Valley Senior pended license and no front license plate. public hearing. application has only been Wednesday’s meeting. Center. accepted, not approved. Sunday, Nov. 16 Taylor is also a co- Wal-Mart representa- Jonathan Paradise, 20, 133 Maple St., Danielson. Charged with sixth-degree larceny. Courtney L. Gluck, 18, 479 Lisbon Road, Canterbury. Charged with second-degree failure to appear in Christmas Child in full effect through Sunday court. Barrett Phagan, 28, 64 Smith St., Putnam. Charged with violation of probation. OPERATION year’s total by the time they prepare the boxes ject to the attention of KHS. Decker is current- Robert Baker, 26, 108 Hillside Drive, Wheeler, Wis. continued from page A1 for shipping. ly doing a social work internship with her Charged with second-degree failure to appear in Collection week ends on Sunday, Nov. 24, teacher through the family and consumer sci- court. when all the boxes are packed and shipped to ences department. ping paper and filled into large cardboard Monday, Nov. 17 foreign countries. “I’m really proud of her enthusiasm,” said boxes labeled with the Samaritan Purse logo Ucher Walenty, 57, 17 Ball Hill Road, Thompson. “It’s very rewarding,” said Thomas. Goldstein-Schultz. “She spearheaded it.” of Operation Christmas Child. Charged with failure to submit fingerprints. Each shoebox also contains the Biblical The school took on the politically correct The organization also has to raise slight Edward J. Devlin, 63, 51 David Circle, Putnam. story of Jesus as well as a teddy bear. term of dubbing the effort Operation Holiday monetary donations to cover the shipping Charged with breach of peace. “These kids can forget [their struggles] for Child. costs of the boxes. Each donator is asked to Arthur Johnson, 56, 657 Thompson Road, one day,” said Jared Elam, of Killingly, who “They did it at my church,” said Decker. “I contribute $7 or more because each gift-filled Thompson. Charged with driving a motor vehicle was volunteering with Thomas on Tuesday at was telling teachers.” while intoxicated. box costs about $7 to ship. the drop-off site. The school split the shoeboxes into three “Each town has people helping,” said Thomas said that many Quiet Corner age ranges: 2- to 4-year-olds, 5- to 9-year-olds Thomas, who serves as the Operation Killingly towns’ churches, schools and local organiza- and 10- to 14-year-olds. Wednesday, Nov. 12 Christmas Child relay center and drop-off site tions bring filled shoeboxes to help with Goldstein-Schultz said the 5- to 9-year-olds Joseph L. Provost, 42, 64 Phinney Lane, Canterbury. coordinator. “It gives the children hope.” Operation Christmas Child. She thanked were the largest range hit. Charged with third-degree assault and breach of The effort is coordinated on a larger scale Putnam Ford-Mercury for its generous dona- “We are thrilled by the level of participa- peace. nationwide and in several continents and tion, as well as other groups from Putnam, tion,” she said. Jared J. Sheldon, 19, 1305 Hartford Pike, East countries, such as China, Haiti, Costa Rica, Thompson, Eastford, Moosup, Chaplin and Goldstein-Schultz commended students Killingly. Charged with criminal mischief. Iraq, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Uncasville. from Paul DiPadua’s math class who went Thursday, Nov. 13 As of Tuesday late afternoon, at the height Gladys Marchetti, 57, 7 Paine Road, Foster, R.I. Students in Martha Goldstein-Schultz’s around the school with Decker collecting of the organization’s national collection week, Charged with fourth-degree larceny. family and consumer sciences class at shoeboxes. DiPadua thanked sophomore Thomas said she had collected just over 300 Friday, Nov. 14 Killingly High School, as well as other KHS Emma Mullaly, sophomore Danielle shoeboxes and was anticipating 200 more on Gregory M. Currier, 28, 69 Walnut St., Putnam. classes, delivered 41 shoeboxes to Thomas last Colangelo and senior Hillary Haenn senior. Wednesday coming from the High Point Charged with operating a motor vehicle under the Thursday and raised $300 for the shipping For more information on Operation Church in Thompson. Gathering around 800 influence of drugs or alcohol and traveling unrea- costs. Christmas Child or to donate, please visit shoeboxes in 2007, Thomas said she sees her sonably fast. Goldstein-Schultz’s student Rayah Decker, a www.samaritanpurse.org or give Thomas a Operation Christmas Child surpassing last Joseph Person, 18, 29 Basley Road, Killingly. senior, was the person who brought the pro- call on her cell phone at (860) 634-1591. Charged with failure to pay or plead. Catherine Minski, 46, 18 Cady St., Danielson. Charged with breach of peace. Saturday, Nov. 15 ARC Emporium celebrating grand opening in Putnam Allison L. Adams, 34, 172 Prospect St., Moosup. Charged with issuing a bad check. PUTNAM work of art. to them. Nathan J. Roberts, 26, 1 North Canterbury Road, continued from page A1 Shoppers looking for unique and festive holiday Overall, Desrosier said that she hopes the Arc Canterbury. Charged with third-degree burglary, treats to fill stockings with need look no further Emporium will continue its current success, and third-degree larceny and first-degree criminal mis- The “Thriftique,” as it is called, features gently than the Sweets and Treats section of the shop. that people think about the shop while working on chief used and some brand-new clothing items and According to Desrosier, holiday-themed treats, checking off their Christmas shopping lists. Wesley A. Ladouceur, 29, 53F Water St., Danielson. Charged with fourth-degree larceny by possession. housewares. Fresh and silk floral arrangements such as Pilgrim lollipops for Thanksgiving, are “I hope that people will come in and shop and Paul N. Iannuzzi, 39, 7 Oil Mill Lane, Chepatchet, can be purchased through The Budding Place, sold there, in addition to everyday delights. In addi- think about us when they’re doing their holiday tion, the shop sells sweets from A Chocolate Rose in shopping,” she said. R.I. Charged with disorderly conduct. which is the Emporium and The Arc’s florist. Richard Menzano, 34, 8C Leander St., Danielson. Canterbury. Local products and a visitors’ center The Arc Emporium is open to the public seven Patrons can also quench their thirsts with coffee, Charged with sixth-degree shoplifting. tea, hot chocolate and soda, which are also avail- can also be found at the store. days a week. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 Monday, Nov. 17 able for purchase at the store. The Emporium’s copy center will soon be p.m. Saturday to Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Stephen Zagorski, 47, 155 Moxley Road, Uncasville. Arc participants’ art can be purchased in The expanding, according to Desrosier, who said that Thursday and Friday.For more information on the Charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxi- Arc Artisans gallery, which features a variety of fax and shredding services will soon be added. Emporium, call the Arc of Quinebaug Valley at cated and failure to maintain proper lane. primitive woodcrafts and designs. Each and every Every purchase penny made at the Arc (860) 774-2827. Randy W. Rioux Jr., 18, 17 Orleans Ave., Danielson. piece was made by Arc participants with a little Emporium benefits The Arc of Quinebaug Valley Charged with operating a motor vehicle with a sus- help of staff, according to Desrosier. The partici- and the services and programs it provides to the Chenoa Pierce may be reached at (860) 928-1818, pended license and failure to display plates. pants work on the areas of their expertise, whether community and its residents, according to ext. 112, or by e-mail at chenoa@villagernewspa- it is the detailing, sawing or piecing together the Desrosier, who said that every penny goes directly pers.com.

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SCHOOLS In 1858, Killingly transferred junior high school was moved to continued from page A1 total control of education from the Upper Maple Street under the new church-sponsored “school soci- name. Kempain worked there until 2 p.m. at the Killingly Intermediate eties” to local municipal govern- 1995 when she then became a math School (KIS) at 1599 Upper Maple ment. This new centralized author- consultant for the district. St. in Dayville. Killingly Public ity brought free education for all, “I was that until 2001 and then I School’s history will be showcased, as well as the consolidation of went back to Plainfield as principal and all administrators, alumni, fac- school sites, the standardization for one year,” she said. ulty, former faculty, current stu- and expansion of curricula and Kempain became the principal of dents and members of the commu- grades nine through 12. KIS in 2002 when the former princi- nity are encouraged to attend. “You only have your 150th birth- pal retired. Local dignitaries will be on hand day party once, and you’ve got to “I like this celebration and tomorrow, including Beverly take full advantage when you can,” reflect on the years in the school Bobroske of the Connecticut Board said William Silver,superintendent district,” she added. “The children of Education. of schools. “I think Jan and the have changed the most. The social, According to Jan Huber, director committee have put on a really as what’s acceptable behavior, has of state and federal programs for interesting program, covering all changed. You have to be willing to KPS and organizer of the sesqui- activities.” change with the times.” centennial, there will be a gallery Silver, who has been with KPS Kempain noted that the innova- of old photos on display and com- for four years now, said he hopes tions to computers and technology memorative sculptures created by the 150th celebration gives people a have added a steady resource for each district school. Local alumna time to reflect, not just on the students, where only a few decades and author Donna Raheb will be on changes that have occurred in the ago, students had to go to the location to meet and sign her new school district, but also the library to research subject matter. adventure book titled Henrietta changes in education. “Now, they can click for it,” she Courtesy photos Ham. “Technology brought changes in said. “You don’t have to go to for- The South Killingly one-room schoolhouse in 1870. Huber worked diligently with the the expectations from the state to eign places. You can view them Sesquicentennial Committee to put the schools,” he said. “Since the online. Children are exposed to together Saturday’s program. end of World War II, it’s had a huge everything right now. There’s no- principal. A complete curriculum alleviated years of overcrowding In addition, there will be numer- impact on schools.” holds-barred when they’re at home for primary grades through high and grade juggling among other ous performances and demonstra- Silver said it was much different on that computer.” school was established, as well as a schools. Connecticut cited tions by students, such as the in what it meant to a public school Killingly was founded in 1708, new grading system. Arts and poet- Killingly as being one of the low- Broad Street Players re-enacting student in the 1860s and during when 30 families of “Aspinook” ry were added to the curricula. est-paying school districts in the KPS students from the past, the World War II, as students were not were granted privileges of becom- By 1908, many changes had been state. Killingly High School (KHS) Dance expected to graduate, but either go ing a town, which was primarily made to KPS, such as the laborato- A new state law was introduced Team and the KIS Jazz Band and to war or take on a vocation. Now, located east of the Quinebaug ry science facilities installed at the in 1968 that required school dis- Chorus. he said, everyone is expected to River and along the Five Mile River. high school. It was reported that tricts to offer kindergarten, such as DVD versions of classic games in pass the mandated requirements to The grant extended the boundary there were approximately 1,500 at the Goodyear School. Special Killingly High School sports histo- graduate. east from the Quinebaug River to school-aged children in town and education had been in place for ry will be on sale, well as commem- Sheryl Kempain, principal of the Rhode Island border from the 30 schoolhouses. Elementary sci- seven years up to that point. All orative ornaments made by the Killingly Intermediate School, has Plainfield border to the south up ence and kindergarten were intro- classes were available for the first KHS technology students. lived in the school district all her north to the Massachusetts border. duced in Danielson, while there time on a one-grade-per-room Friends of Learning Killingly life. As immigration continued in the was still a large turnover of teach- basis. Student teachers were will be at the celebration showing “One of the things I remember early 1800s and the influx of child ers in the rural parts of Killingly. becoming more of a familiar sight what the organization does for the most was when JFK was shot,” labor came into the state, the Teachers were leaving to teach in in the KPS classrooms. However, KPS. she said. “I was a student at the statute was passed in 1858 to trans- towns that paid higher salaries. the teacher salaries remained an In addition, school nurses and time in Killingly. You remember fer jurisdiction of the local schools By 1918, all Killingly schools issue. members of the Northeast District exactly where you were when it from the churches to the town. In were operating on a full 180-day The district’s first business man- Department of Health will be at the happened.” 1868, the state required an increase school year and KHS enrolled 178 ager was hired in 1969 and soon sesquicentennial distributing free Kempain was a substitute to taxes in order to make public students, with 41 coming from sur- implemented the “planned pro- materials for families on child teacher following college, first school free to all students. One year rounding towns. A four-year agri- gram and budgeting system,” health and safety. teaching at nearby Plainfield High later, Killingly voters rejected the culture program was instituted at which standardized and brought “It’s been in the planning stages School. When there was an opening first proposal to add space for high KHS in 1921. Music instruction was accountability to fiscal manage- since last spring,” Huber said of at KPS, she came over to the junior school level instruction, but then provided to all grades that year as ment. the event. “We discovered it with high school, which is the now the two years later, the proposal well. Quinebaug Valley Community the juxtaposition of the two [town] partial community center and passed. Mechanical drawing classes College opened in 1971. anniversaries. You don’t realize Department of Parks and The high school held its first were instituted in 1938, as well as In 1988, Goodyear became known how far you’ve come in 150 years Recreation on Broad Street. graduation ceremony in 1878, for acquiring the first moving picture as Goodyear Early Childhood compared to other cities and She added that when KIS was five students. The Board of School machine for the school. Bands were Center and was one of only three towns.” built around the late 1980s, the Visitors hired a principal and vice being organized at the elemen- state-funded family resource cen- tary level, as the band at the high ters. The Christian Science school was already recognized Monitor featured the school in a as one of the best in the region. 1992 article. Teacher shortage was another “We were chosen as the rural problem in 1943, as men were model,” said Fosco. “Now there are being drafted into the war and 62 family resource centers through- women were finding higher pay- out the state. We provide preschool ing jobs in the industry. The and special education services problem continued following the here, and we provide a fee for end of World War II. preschool service. We also do Goodyear School opened in extended childcare for both 1948 and Killingly Memorial preschool and special education. School opened in 1952, named in We also run playgroups for infants honor of veterans of the two and toddlers.” $5 World Wars. Fosco said one of the things she “It [Goodyear School] was part remembers most about the school of the borough of Rogers district is 1996 when they got a Elementary School,” said Linda grant to put a building addition on Offer expires 12/31/08 • Code: VILL1208 Fosco, director of Goodyear to Goodyear for three new class- Early Childhood Center. rooms. KHS was continuing to be rec- “The level of community sup- 860-423-2444 ognized as one of the best port of the preschool has been schools in the region by 1958, overwhelming,” she said. “We are 1197 Main Street and in the same year, Ellis Tech nationally accredited through the Willimantic opened and Killingly Central National Association for the School (KCS) was completed. Education of Young Children.” The new KHS opened on KIS opened its doors in 1990 and Westfield Avenue in 1965, which received prestigious recognition for its architectural design. The School-to-Career Program began at KHS in 1995, which was recognized by the state, and contin- ues to be. In 1996, KCS was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education. In 2006, the National Association of Agricultural Educators named Killingly’s Vocational Agriculture program as the best secondary pro- gram in the 13-state New England and mid-Atlantic region, and among the top six in the country. Soon to be added to the historical lore of KPS is the completed con- struction of the new $81.2 million Killingly High School, near Soap Street. (With reports contributed from the Heritage Subcommittee of the Killingly Bicentennial Commission, excerpted from the History of Education in the Town of Killingly, 1650-1976, as well as updates from Jan Huber,director of state and federal programs for Killingly Public Schools.)

Matt Sanderson may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e- mail at [email protected].

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he Grass Roots Coffeehouse welcomes Worcester, Mass., Tfolk legend John Henry. For more than 40 years, Henry has been involved with the folk music scene in Worcester. He and his wife Linda are well known for hosting the John Henry’s Hammer Coffeehouse, a local folk music society sponsoring house concerts at their home on Vernon Street.

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Recently,Henry released his first recording titled Worcester County Traditions: The Man Who Loved Old Songs. It’s a wonderful mix of traditional and original folk music, Cahal Dunne with a touch of bluegrass, blues and ragtime. The album’s title Krissy Dick with Ken Taylor. The Cahal Dunne comes track has received airplay on Grass Roots Coffeehouse is located to the Hibernian WICN 90.5 FM Worcester, New at the Rockdale Congregational Cultural Centre for Fergus Church, 42 Fowler Road, a very special England’s premier jazz and folk where local Celtic sensation Fergus Centre, 19 Temple St., Worcester, Northbridge, Mass. Tickets are $12 evening of entertainment. “Ireland station. will be rocking acoustic style from Mass., $20 advance/$25 door. at the door. Discounts for seniors ‘s Happy Man” is a native of “Worcester County Traditions” 9 p.m. • Mulligan’s Fancy — 9 p.m., and students are available, and County Cork, has a following of is Henry with his wife Linda, who Fiddler’s Green, Worcester, Mass. children under 5 are welcome free loyal admirers and continues to plays guitar, concertina and fiddle, FRIDAY, NOV. 21 • The Love Dogs — 9 p.m., of charge. For more information, make new friends with each along with Ken Taylor on bass. Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass. email [email protected], or call appearance. Show starts at 8 p.m., • John Henry — 7:30 p.m., The John is a great singer and a fine • Bill McCarthy & His Guitar — (617) 429-0347. and it’s $20 in advance or $25 at the Grass Roots Coffeehouse, Rockdale guitarist. For the concert, Bob Dick Congregational Church, 42 Fowler 7:30 p.m., Greendale’s Pub, joins the group adding mandolin, Also happening Friday in door. Worcester is “An Evening with If you are ready to go out for the Road, Northbridge, Mass, $12. dobro and guitar. Opening the • Cahal Dunne — 8 p.m., show will be the hosts, Bob and Cahal Dunne.” Ireland’s comedian, night before Thanksgiving, head to Turn To NSQC, page B2 singer, songwriter and pianist the Galway Bay in Worcester Worcester Hibernian Cultural Villager Homescape Renovated Grand Manse on Thompson Hill

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that all residents of Northeastern Wednesday through Saturday and performed by an African- QVCC Foundation Connecticut are provided the from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday,plus American but can be performed opportunity to attend QVCC special holiday hours. by any individual who can cap- holding online auction regardless of income, and to sup- Visit http://www.celebra- ture the gentle warmth and sim- port educational excellence, tech- tionsshoppes.com/ for more infor- plicity of Lucien. DANIELSON — The nological advancement and pro- mation and directions or call (860) • Jack — late 30s to 40s, social Quinebaug Valley Community fessional development at the col- 928-5492. worker who oversees the group College Foundation is holding its lege. home, burnt out, frustrated, kind, annual online auction throughout ‘Boys Next Door’ loving. the month of November, with the Help celebrate the • Norman Bulansky — age proceeds benefiting scholarship auditions to be held range 20s to 40s, mentally chal- funds at the college. art of giving lenged, high functioning, works Each year the foundation pro- PUTNAM — The Theatre of in a doughnut shop, overweight, vides more than $100,000 in direct POMFRET — Celebrate giving Northeastern Connecticut at The gentle and kind. scholarship, financial aid and this holiday season with Bradley Playhouse will hold audi- • Barry Klemper — age range emergency funds to QVCC stu- Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes’ tions for “The Boys Next Door” 20s to 30s, schizophrenic, delu- dents. Auction items include a second annual “Confetti Tree” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, sional, sees himself as a golf pro. cord of wood, dinner with the event. From now until Jan. 4, 100 and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. • Mr. Hedges, Mr. Corbin, mayor of Putnam, fuel oil, hockey percent of ornament sales from 30, at the Bradley, 30 Front St. ( Senator Clarke — age range 40s to lessons, indoor tennis member- this special tree will be donated to Route 44), in downtown Putnam. 50s, one of Barry’s pupils, ship, a ski weekend in Vermont, the Access Agency’s Emergency Please come early and be pre- Arnold’s boss. holiday items and more. New Shelter in Danielson. pared to stay. Wear comfortable • Sheila — age range 20s to 40s, items are added weekly. Prices start at just $5. The clothing. mentally challenged, fairly high The foundation is still accept- “Confetti Tree” will be festively lit “The Boys Next Door” is the functioning, likes Norman, wants THE LICENSE THEY WERE TALKING ABOUT ing donations of items. People and trimmed to add a dash of hol- story of four mentally challenged his keys. interested in donating should con- iday fun to Celebrations’ Grand men in a group home and their • Mrs. Fremus — age range 60s FOR HUNTING tact Monique Wolanin, director of Foyer. This white tree will be supervisor, and their struggle to to 70s, Barry’s deaf friend. college development, at 412-7328. decked out with colorful orna- live in the world that surrounds • Mr. Klemper — age range 40s ISN’T YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE. Bidding ends Nov. 30. Log on to ments, the perfect gift for teach- them. to 60s, Barry’s father, cold, angry, www.qvccfoundation.cmarket.co ers, neighbors, friends and loved Characters are as follows: abusive. FIND AN AUTO BODY SHOP m to join the fun and support ON OUR EASY-TO-USE ones. Each ornament will be fes- • Arnold Wiggins — age range Production dates are Jan. 30 ONLINE DIRECTORY. QVCC students. The Web site also tively packaged with a donation 20s to 50s, autistic, high function- and 31 and Feb. 1, 6, 7 and 8. has information on how to bid or announcement card for the recip- ing, obsessive compulsive. Audition material is available donate/sponsor an item. ient. • Lucien P. Smith — age range in the lobby. Please call (860) 928- All local. All the time. The mission of the QVCC ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes 20s to 50s, severely mentally chal- 7887 for more information. Foundation is to raise funds so is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. lenged. The part was written to be Henry brings his “Worcester County Traditions”; Cahal Dunne returns

• Curtis Brand — 8 to 10 p.m., Friends with The Mayocks and Fat SUNDAY, NOV. 23 • Steve Willey — 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Victoria Station Cafe, Putnam, Hands — 7 p.m., Cannery Hall, 12 TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. NSQC • The Mill Boys (Irish) — 4 to 8 continued from page A1 Conn. Crane St., Southbridge, Mass., 18- • Bill McCarthy & His Guitar — 8 • RAM — 9 p.m., Altones, Jewett plus, $15 (proceeds go to p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, p.m., The Whistle Stop, Oxford, City, Conn. Southbridge Emergency Fuel Mass. Mass. Worcester, Mass. • Dana Lewis — 8 p.m., Caffe • Double Take — 9 p.m., Sakura • The Hitmen — 9 p.m., Good Assistance). • The Outlyers — 8 p.m., Village Times Pub, 1666 Diamond Hill Road, • Rock 201 — 9 p.m., The Pump Sorrento, 143 Central St., Milford, Lounge, Route 171, Tokyo, Worcester, Mass. Mass. • Dean Bagley — 8 p.m., American Cumberland, R.I. House, Southbridge, Mass. Putnam/Woodstock, Conn. • Hey Now, Morris Fader with • Live country music — 4 to 7 p.m., • Jazz Night with Tim Peck & Legion, Manchaug Road, Sutton, SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Knights of Columbus, 1017 Mass. Michael Thomas — 9 p.m., Mill Friends — 8 to 10 p.m., Victoria Street Brews, Southbridge, Mass., Riverside Drive (Route 12), North Station Cafe, Putnam, Conn. • Griffon, S.P.R., Death By Fame, • Mark Renburke — 8 p.m., Spruce Grosvenordale, Conn. Kokopelli — 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Street Tavern, Clinton, Mass. 21-plus, $5/18-20, $10. • RAM — 9 p.m., Lucky’s, Foster, Worcester, Mass. • The Progressions — 9 p.m., The • 12:20 Band — 9:30 p.m., TJ TUESDAY, NOV. 25 R.I. Galway Bay, Worcester, Mass. O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. • Weight of Gravity — 9:30 p.m., TJ • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic — 7:30 THURSDAY, NOV. 27 O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. • Blind Tiger Swing Posse — 9 • Jake Haller — 7 to 9 p.m., p.m., Gilrein’s, Worcester, Mass. Sturbridge Coffee House, Route 20, p.m., Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Happy Thanksgiving! • Lesions, Beautiful Gorgeous, Mass. Southern Bastard Church — 9 p.m., • No Alibi — 9 p.m., Greendale’s Fiskdale, Mass. • Chris Reddy — 8 p.m., The Mill Street Brews, Southbridge, Pub, Worcester, Mass. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26 If you’re a live act who would like Mass., 21-plus, $7/18-plus, $10. • Sparse Gray Hackle, White Shoes Grafton Inn, 25 Central Square, to be featured, know of someone else • Irish Session with The Pikey’s: Johnson, Bad Bad Leroy Browns, Grafton, Mass. • Fergus — 9 p.m., The Galway Bay, who is or simply want to let us know Rose and Fred Higgins, Patrick Fyfe Township — 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, • Commander Cody — 9 p.m., Worcester, Mass. about an upcoming gig, e-mail me at and Friends — 9:30 pm, Dark Horse Worcester, Mass. Point Breeze, Webster, Mass., $15. • Open mic with Dana Lewis — 8 [email protected] Tavern, 12 Crane St., Southbridge, • Double Take — 9 p.m., Sakura • Bret Talbert — 8 p.m., The p.m., Hotel Vernon Ship Room, . Anything I get before Friday of each Mass. Tokyo, Worcester, Mass. Whistle Stop, Oxford, Mass. Kelley Square, Worcester, Mass. week will make the following • Delta Generators — 9 p.m., The • Dean Bagley — 8:30 p.m., Befont • Roy Book Binder — 8 p.m., The • The Bad Tickers — 7 p.m., Friday’s paper. Keep the music live Pump House, Southbridge, Mass. Hotel, South Main Street, Millbury, Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, Conn. Cannery Hall, 12 Crane St., and not so quiet here in Northeastern • Mark Renburke — 8 p.m., Mass. • Sean Fullerton — 9:30 p.m., The Southbridge, Mass. Connecticut and Central Knights of Columbus 2087, 1017 • The Hitmen — 9 p.m., Turtle Gold Eagle at The Laurel House, 8 • Weight of Gravity,New Pilot, Jeff Massachusetts! Riverside Drive (Route 12), North Tavern, 72 Main St., Milford, Mass. Tracy Road, Dayville, Conn. Bujak — 9 p.m., Mill Street Brews, Grosvenordale, Conn. • NRBQ’s Tommy Ardolino & Southbridge, Mass. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, November 21, 2008 B3 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to sjarvis@villagernewspa- pers.com, or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Peter L. Litchfield Sr., 66 Clifford R. Noll Jr., 85

EASTFORD — Clifford R. Christensen. They moved to Madison, Wisc., DAYVILLE — Peter L. Litchfield Sr., 66, of Putnam. Noll Jr., 85, died Sunday,Nov. where, in 1952, he received a doctorate degree Hartford Pike, Dayville, died Thursday, Nov. For more than 20 years, he was an owner 9, at home after a long ill- in biochemistry from the University of 13, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. operator of TSP Trucking. He enjoyed coun- ness. Wisconsin. He was the beloved husband of Linda try music. He was the husband of After teaching in several colleges in the (Brissette) Litchfield, whom he married Sept. His biggest love was spending time with Dagmar, his wife of 59 years. eastern United States, Mr. Noll settled his 24, 1966, in St. Joseph Church in North his boys and his grandchildren. He also leaves his daugh- family in an old house on 40 acres of former Grosvenordale. Graveside services were held Tuesday,Nov. ter, Rebecca Busby, of farmland, which he had purchased in 1946 in In addition to his wife, he leaves his sons, 18, at High Street Cemetery in Dayville. Eastford and her husband Eastford. He taught for 24 years at Greater Peter Litchfield Jr. and his wife Mary of Smith & Walker Funeral Home, of Putnam, William Busby; his son, Bradford Noll, and Hartford Community College, mainly teach- Salem, Scott Litchfield and his wife Patricia handled arrangements. wife Lynne of Beverly, Mass.; his son, ing anatomy and physiology to nursing stu- of Westerly, and Trevor Litchfield and his In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Edmund Noll, and wife Sophanna of dents. fiancée Sara of Eastford; and his loving in his memory to the American Cancer Eastford; and grandchildren Dagmar S. Noll Mr. Noll’s political activism included par- grandchildren, Colby, Clayton, Abby and Society, 106 Route 32, Franklin, CT, 06254. of Willimantic, Jessica Stebbins and hus- ticipation in the civil rights movement of the Collin. To share a memory with his family,“light a band Geoffrey Stebbins of Los Angeles, Karl 1960s, as well as opposition to the Mr. Litchfield was born Nov. 15, 1941, in candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Noll of Beverly and Kamaria Busby of Ann McCarthyism of the 1950s, nuclear prolifera- Arbor, Mich. tion and the Vietnam War. Born Dec. 20, 1922, in Providence, R.I., he Mr. Noll was active in civic affairs in was the son of Clifford R. Noll Sr. and Hope Eastford, serving on the Board of Education Clement J. Palazzo, 58 Goldey Noll. for 24 years, as well as Inland-Wetlands and While studying in the science library as a Planning commissions and the Democratic freshman at Brown University, Mr. Noll Town Committee. He also was a member of PUTNAM — Clement J. children. heard a radio announcement of the attack on the Board of Trustees for Woodstock “Sonny” Palazzo, 58, former- Mr. Palazzo was an auto body Pearl Harbor. Shortly after, he enlisted in the Academy for 13 years. ly of Putnam/Danielson, technician working in U.S. Navy. He continued as a Brown student Active in the CCLU and the CCAG, Mr. Noll died Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Day Worcester, Mass., and in in a wartime accelerated program until had great concern for civil liberties and the Kimball Hospital. Connecticut. He was a Vietnam March 1944, when he was required to leave environment. He was convinced of the prob- The son of Angelo Palazzo Army veteran. college to receive special training and be put lem of global warming at least as early as the of North Grosvenordale and A memorial service was held on active duty.Because of his excellent acad- 1980s. He, with others, especially members of Julia (Woodbury) Richard of Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Smith & Walker emic record, he received his bachelor’s CCAG, were instrumental in stopping I-84 Webster, Mass., he was born Funeral Home in Putnam. degree in biological science in June 1944 from going through eastern Connecticut and Dec. 20, 1949, in Providence, R.I. As Mr. Palazzo had a great love for cats and without completing the program. the Rhode Island reservoirs to Providence. In addition to his father and his mother, he cat rescue, donations in lieu of flowers can be Mr. Noll served on board a salvage vessel, A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. leaves three sisters, Mary Palazzo, Rose made in his memory to any pet rescue facili- the U.S.S. Grasp, in the Pacific, mainly in the Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Unitarian Gagnon and Angela Dwyer; his two children, ty or shelter. Philippine Islands. He was commissioned Universalist Meeting House in Brooklyn. Shelly and John Paul; and his other relatives, To share a memory with his family,“light a ensign in February 1944 and lieutenant jr. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, of Putnam, including grandchildren and great-grand- candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. grade in July 1945. is in charge of arrangements. After the war, Mr. Noll decided he wanted In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to to continue his education at the graduate Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan level with the object of becoming a college Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. David Guenther, 50 professor. He studied at the University of Illinois, where he met and married Dagmar BROOKLYN — David A. Guenther, 50, of great love for technology and computers. He South Street, died Monday, Nov. 10, at home. was an active member of St. John Lutheran He was the husband of Teresa L. (Horak) Church in Brooklyn. Guenther, whom he married Aug. 2, 1979, in A memorial service was held Thursday, Dorothy L. Breault, 86 Waterloo, Iowa. Nov. 13, at St. John Lutheran Church in DANIELSON — Dorothy L. Breault, 86, of (Burlingame) Bandlow, she was born March In addition to his wife, he leaves his daugh- Brooklyn. Burial was at the convenience of Hillside Terrace, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 3, 1922, in Dudley, Mass. ter, Meggen Guenther; four brothers; one sis- the family. Tillinghast Funeral Home, of Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Mrs. Breault attended local schools and, ter; two half-sisters; and many nieces and Danielson, was in charge of arrangements. She was the wife of William J. Breault. upon completion of her education, worked in nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory They were married May 27, 1961. a shoe factory. After her marriage, she The son of the late Dwight A. and Marilyn may be made to the family, c/o St John In addition to her husband, she leaves a sis- became a homemaker. She was a communi- (Meek) Guenther, he was born Oct. 13, 1958, Lutheran Church, 445 Providence Road, ter, Shirley Maciejewski, of Webster, Mass.; cant of St. Mary Church in Putnam. in St. Louis County, Mo. Brooklyn, CT 06234. two grandchildren, Richard Langelier Jr.and A graveside service was held Wednesday, An inventor at heart, Mr. Guenther had a Carol Lacey; and several nieces and Nov. 19, at St. Mary Cemetery in Putnam. nephews. Gagnon-Costello Funeral Home, of She was predeceased by a son, Richard Danielson, was in charge of arrangements. Frederick P. Noon Jr., 75 Langelier; a daughter, Carol Langelier; and Memorial donations may be made to St. four brothers, Norma, David, Paul and Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, POMFRET CENTER — Frederick P.“Bub” Mr. Noon worked at the Natchaug Forest in Robert Bandlow. Memphis, TN 38105. Noon Jr., 75, of Pomfret Center, passed away Eastford for the Connecticut Department of The daughter of the late Frank and Lena Tuesday, Nov. 11, at UMass Memorial Environmental Protection for 34 years, retir- Hospital in Worcester, Mass., after a two-year ing in 1995. Throughout his life, he loved to courageous battle with cancer. work outdoors in his garden, mowing his He was the beloved husband of Linda lawn and working the fields on his property. Patricia K. Renaud, 83 (Ericson) Noon for 40 years. He also enjoyed reading and woodworking, DANIELSON — Patricia K. Renaud, 83, of she did volunteer work in the community In addition to his wife, he leaves his daugh- and he loved his animals. Maple Court, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Day and was the coordinator for the Community ter, Nancy, of Thompson, and her fiancé, The funeral was held Monday, Nov. 17, at Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Kitchens Wednesday meal program at the Scott Wolfe, of South Killingly; brothers and the Smith & Walker Funeral Home in She was the wife of Donat Renaud, who United Methodist Church of Danielson, sisters Joyce and the late Leon Albro of Putnam, with a Mass of Christian Burial at died in 1985. where she was a very active member.She was Abington, Alan and Connie Noon of Putnam, Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret Center. She leaves her son, Earl J. Latterell, and his a past master of the Killingly Grange No. 112 Lillian and Walter Rose of Abington, and In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memo- wife Karen of Brooklyn; a stepson, Bertrand for many years. Robert and Maggie of Colchester; brothers- ry would be appreciated for any of the follow- J. Dumont, and his wife Joanne of Danielson; A memorial service was held Thursday, and sisters-in-law Louis and the late Glenna ing, who handled Fred so well during his two brothers, Robert S. Kibling of Spokane, Nov. 13, at the United Methodist Church of Ericson of Putnam, and Karl and Jackie courageous battle: the Pomfret Volunteer Wash., and Ralph G. Kibling of Hudson Falls, Danielson. Burial was at the convenience of Ericson of East Greenwich, R.I.; many nieces Fire Department, P.O. Box 67, Pomfret, CT N.Y.; two sisters, Ruth E. Larette and Kathryn the family. Tillinghast Funeral Home, of and nephews; and many Pomfret friends who 06258; the Oncology Unit, Day Kimball P. Bennett of Gansvoort, N.Y.; five grandchil- Danielson, was in charge of arrangements. knew him best as “Bub.” Hospital, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260; the dren, Clinton Latterell, Christan Ross, In lieu of flowers, donations in her memo- He was predeceased by his little brother, American Cancer Society, 106 Route 32, Bertrand Dumont Jr., Eric Dumont and ry may be made to K-B Ambulance Fund, P.O. Gerald Noon, and his sister-in-law, Eleanor Franklin, CT, 06254 or a charity of one’s Coleena Moreau; several great-grandchil- Box 7, Danielson, CT 06239; the United Ericson. choice. dren; and many nieces and nephews. Methodist Church of Danielson, 253 Westcott The son of the late Frederick P. Noon Sr. To share a memory with his family,“light a The daughter of the late Glenn and Bessie Road, Danielson, CT 06239; Community and Olive (Baker) Noon, he was born June 3, candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. (Andrus) Kibling, she was born March 4, Kitchens of Northeastern Connecticut, P.O. 1933, in Pomfret Center. 1925, in Grandville, N.Y. Box 502, Danielson, CT 06239; or the Killingly Mrs. Renaud had worked at local area Grange No. 112, 801 Hartford Pike, Dayville, restaurants, including the former Paddock CT 06241. Norbert Carl McNeill, 77 Restaurant in Dayville. After her retirement,

PUTNAM — Norbert C. McNeill, 77, of While working for 10 years for Farrows Street, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Johnson & Johnson, he attend- Livette Lorraine St. Onge, 79 Worcester, Mass. ed DePaul University at night PUTNAM — Livette L. (Bernier) St. Onge, Jr. and Leo. He leaves two sisters, Louise Davis of and received a Master of 79, of Sabin Street, Putnam, passed away Her true passion was her family,especially South Dennis, Mass., and Janet and her hus- Business Administration in Friday, Nov. 14, after a short illness. her grandchildren. She will be sadly missed band Bill Barney of Watsontown, Pa.; his 1969. In 1971, he moved to Her husband Charles predeceased her. by her loving family. brother Regis and his wife Carolyn of Putnam to accept a job as con- She leaves behind one son, Richard St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Naples, Idaho; and several nieces and troller with Danco Onge, of Woodstock; two sisters, Doris 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. Mary nephews. Manufacturing, where he worked until his Messier and Dorothy Nichols, both of Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., He was predeceased by two sisters, Loretta retirement in 1985. Putnam; and six grandchildren, Brian of Putnam. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, of Parrish, and Rita O’Donnell; and four broth- During his retirement, he was an avid Putnam, Kenny and Lauren of Woodstock, Putnam, is handling arrangements. ers, Donald McNeill, Clair McNeill, Earl golfer at Quinnatisset Golf Club and served and Michael, Kevin and David of Wells, To share a memory with her family, “light McNeill and Ryan McNeill. as trustee of BPOE Lodge 574 for five years Maine. a candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Born in 1931 in Beaverdale, Pa., he was the and quartermaster of VFW Post 1523 in She was predeceased by two sons, Charles son of the late John and Mary (Kline) Putnam for more than 25 years. He enjoyed McNeill. spending time with his loved ones at their Mr. McNeill was a graduate of Kane High family reunions. School in Pennsylvania and enlisted in the Services were respectfully omitted. Melissa A. Galenski, 28 U.S. Army, serving in Army Finance in Gilman Funeral Home was entrusted with Germany. After completing his service, he the arrangements. HOBOKEN, N.J. — in 2002, and in 2004, she received her master’s graduated from Grove City College in 1958. Melissa A. Galenski, 28, of degree in sports management from the Hoboken, died unexpectedly University of Connecticut. She was a mem- Monday, Nov. 10, at home. ber of the Syracuse Marching Band for two The daughter of the years. Send all obituary notices to the Donald P. and Joan For the last four years, Miss Galenski had Putnam Villager, P.O. Box 196, (Misiaszek) Galenski of made her home in the New York-New Jersey Woodstock Valley, Conn., area and had worked for Gotham Direct and Woodstock, CT 06281, or by she was born Jan. 21, 1980, NBC Television Advertising. She was a com- in Putnam, Conn. municant of St. Philip’s the Apostle Church e-mail to [email protected]. In addition to her mother and father, she in Ashford, Conn., and volunteered for the leaves a sister, Heidi Urias, and her husband Make A Wish Foundation. Her hobbies Luis of Los Angeles, included exercising and running. She loved Calif.; an aunt, all sports and was an avid New York Yankees Bernice Fabian, of Fan. Tillinghast Funeral Homes Willimantic, Conn.; A funeral Mass of Christian Burial was and two uncles, held Saturday, Nov. 15, at St. Philip’s the Serving All Faiths Since 1881 Chester Misiaszek Jr. Apostle Church in Ashford. Burial was in St. and Fred Misiaszek, Mary Cemetery in Putnam. The Smith & both of Putnam. Walker Funeral Home, of Putnam, handled Steve Bennardo Miss Galenski was arrangements. Owner/Funeral Director a 1998 graduate of In lieu of flowers, donations may be made Woodstock Academy. to Make A Wish Foundation, 126 Monroe 433 Main Street 25 Main Street She received a bache- Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611. Danielson, CT Central Village, CT lor’s degree in com- To share a memory with her family, “light 860-774-3284 860-564-2147 munications from a candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Syracuse University B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, November 21, 2008 RELIGION OBITUARIES America’s greatest Ruth T. Renaud, 88 KILLINGLY/BROOKLYN — Ruth Renaud, Patrick and Catherine Tigue, she lived her 88, of Brooklyn, died Friday, Nov. 14, at entire life in the Killingly-Brooklyn area and Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. attended Killingly schools. need is repentance She was the wife of the late Charles Upon completion of her education, Mrs. Renaud, whom she married May 30, 1938. Mr. Renaud worked in local manufacturing her “If my people, which are But again, here is the prob- Renaud died in 1992. entire working life. She retired in 1982. She called by my name, shall hum- BEYOND lem. There is little, if any, gen- She leaves two sons, David (Gail) Renaud of was a communicant of Our Lady of ble themselves, and pray, and uine repentance taking place in Woodstock and Robert Renaud of Brooklyn; LaSalette Church. seek my face, and turn from THE our society today because we do one daughter, Patricia (Robert) Regis, of A Mass of Christian Burial was held their wicked ways; then will I not accept the fact of wrongdo- Brooklyn; seven grandchildren; five great- Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Our Lady of LaSalette hear from heaven, and will for- PEWS ing. We no longer regard sin as grandchildren; and several nieces and Church in Brooklyn. Burial followed in Holy give their sin, and will hear sin. We have both socially and nephews. Cross Cemetery in Danielson. their land” RICK religiously redefined and She was predeceased by one grandson, Gagnon-Costello Funeral Home, of (II Chronicles 7:14). DAVIS reshaped sin to the point that Todd Renaud, and one brother, Joseph Tigue. Danielson, was in charge of arrangements. it’s commonly accepted and Born Aug. 30, 1920, in Waterbury to the late here is much debate that openly practiced without any goes on today about America’s greatest shame or fear of any consequences, and we Tneed. It is an issue that is widely dis- can do it with the courts’ approval and with Thomas E. Hemstock Sr., 73 cussed and talked about on talk radio, televi- the government’s aid. Yet the supreme judge sion shows, and in newspapers and maga- of the universe declares, “Woe unto them that KILLINGLY — Thomas E. Hemstock Sr., Hemstock of East Haven, he was born May zines. All the experts and analysts wish to call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness 73, of Killingly, died Monday, Nov. 17, at the 21, 1935, in New Haven. He lived in Killingly voice their opinions and offer their advice as for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam after a for eight years, moving from Madison. to what they believe is our greatest need. for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20). long illness. Mr. Hemstock was a truck driver for more While there is a very broad spectrum of God’s mind is not going to change on the issue He leaves his wife, Joan Koch Hemstock, of than 40 years. Until his retirement, he issues that every one of us are concerned of sin, no matter how much our position as Killingly; a son, Thomas Jr., of Charlotte, worked for Quality Carriers as an about, their proposals, as well as their offered human beings may change on the subject, and N.C.; a sister, Dolores Altieri, of North owner/operator, working out of the Branford opinions, don’t go far enough to address what, he still judges against sin whether we do or Haven; and several nieces and nephews. terminal. according to God’s word, is indeed the great- not. Again he pronounces a warning against He was predeceased by a sister, Earlene The Gagnon-Costello Funeral Home in est need that we as Americans have. all who wish to practice as well as promote sin Hendryx, of Prospect, and a nephew, Frank Danielson handled the arrangements. Burial It is indeed foreign to our modern-day as though it is the socially acceptable thing to Altieri of Oklahoma. was private. thinking that all the domestic, social, econom- do or the politically correct thing to do by say- The son of the late Earl and Anna Johnson ical and political problems that we have and ing, “Woe unto them that are wise in their that we are facing are the result of a basic own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! Woe human problem called sin. And all the expert unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and Ronald E. Pepin, 65 opinions and advice that can be offered are men of strength to mingle strong drink: not going to solve any of our problems until which justify the wicked for reward, and take DAYVILLE — Ronald E. Pepin, 65, of Dog Mr. Pepin was a Vietnam veteran who we as a nation are willing to admit that we away the righteousness of the righteous from Hill Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, at home. served in the Army in the First Combat have, as a whole, forsaken God, we have him” (Isaiah 5:21-24). Proverbs 17:15 states, He was the husband of Judith A. (Burnell) Artist Team. Some of his pictures are dis- turned every man unto his own way and we “He that justifieth the wicked, and he that con- Pepin, whom he married July 11, 1969. played in the Pentagon as part of the Army’s are reaping the consequences. demneth the just, even they both are an abom- In addition to his wife, he leaves his chil- permanent War Art Collection. In light of this fact that we want to either ination to the Lord,” and then Romans 1:18 dren, Michael Pepin of West Palm Beach, For more than 25 years, Mr. Pepin worked blindly ignore or blatantly deny what the constantly warns that “the wrath of God is Fla., David Pepin, Christina Stravato and for Pratt Whitney Aircraft as an artist. After Bible offers, there is only one true remedy to revealed from heaven against all ungodliness husband Daniel, and Maria Pepin, all of his retirement, he worked as a home health the ills of our great nation, and that is repen- and unrighteousness of men, who hold the Dayville; three brothers, Paul Pepin of North aide for the Visiting Nurses Association. He tance. According to the verse of scripture truth in unrighteousness.” Branford, Raymond Pepin of Simsbury and taught spiritualism at the University of given above, the greatest need of any nation Make no mistake about it — God’s wrath James Pepin of Newington; two sisters, Connecticut for several semesters and was a that has forsaken God is the need to repent. If can be poured out on a nation just as much as Anne Housley of Australia and Mary Pepin Boy Scout leader for many years. America wishes to succeed and to be a strong it can be on an individual. America needs to of South Windsor; three grandchildren, The funeral was private. Burial was at the and prosperous nation morally, socially, eco- wake up and face the reality that we are in Sabrina, Conner and Cameron; and many convenience of the family. Tillinghast nomically and politically, then the time has imminent danger of experiencing the judg- nieces and nephews. Funeral Home, of Danielson, was in charge come, and is long overdue, that she humbles ment of God for the sins that we are commit- The son of the late Roland and Gertrude of arrangements. herself before God and turns or repents of her ting. Unless we come to the place of genuine (Currier) Pepin, he was born Feb. 22, 1943, in In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory sin. repentance before God, the time will come Hartford. He was a graduate of the may be made to the charity of the donor’s The act of repentance is expressed in this when we will no longer be singing, “America University of Hartford Art School with a choice. verse of scripture by the word “turn.” It is a … God shed his grace on thee,” but will be Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. verb that expresses action, so repentance is a lamenting the fact that God has poured out his deliberate and determined course of action wrath upon us. taken by the one who is repenting. To repent America’s only hope and greatest need for Theresa A. Hubert, 79 of something then is to turn your back delib- this hour is the need to humble herself before erately on everything that is out of harmony God and repent of her sins. The question may THOMPSON — Theresa daughter of the late Edgar and Alice with the will of God. There is much in our be asked, “Will God accept our repentance?” A. “Trease” Hubert, 79, of (Mandler) Quintal. society today that is grossly out of harmony The answer is absolutely! II Chronicles 7:14 Sonny Lane, died Sunday, Mrs. Hubert was a 1946 graduate of with the will of God, and no matter how much promises that if we will pray, seek and turn, Nov. 9, in Webster, Mass. Putnam Catholic Academy. For 13 years, she we try to justify it or make it socially or polit- all of which adds up to repentance, that God She was the loving wife worked for the Fair department store as a ically correct, that which is out of harmony indeed will hear from heaven and will forgive of J. Maurice Hubert. cash office clerk. She enjoyed knitting and with his will is abomination in the sight of our sins and will heal our land. He will merci- She leaves her two sons, crocheting and made many hats, slippers and God and needs to be repented of if we wish to fully, lovingly and graciously accept our Paul M. Hubert of afghans. She was a communicant of St. enjoy his blessings and his favor. Repentance repentance or your repentance if you will but Thompson and Richard Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale. then is seeing our problem as God sees them; repent; look at the verse noted at the top once Hubert and his wife Barbara of Pascoag, R.I.; A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. he sees them as sin and he calls upon us to again. I want to assure you of this tremendous a daughter, Denise Basinet, of Thompson; Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale. “turn from our wicked ways” as our verse truth that there is not one sin that a man, a two sisters, Pauline A. Vadnais of Bowie, Valade Funeral Home, of North says. Therefore, to turn from them or to woman or a nation has committed that God Md., and Irene Q. Torsiello of Newington; Grosvenordale, handled arrangements. repent of them is to forsake, abandon or leave can’t forgive. His promise is “I . . . will forgive two grandchildren, Christopher M. Basinet Memorial contributions may be made to behind everything that is both dishonoring their sin.” Divine forgiveness leads the way to and Brian M. Basinet; three great-grandchil- the Southern Worcester County Visiting and displeasing to God. divine healing: “I … will heal their land.” dren, Hannah M. Basinet, Drew M. Basinet Nurses Association, P.O. Box 368, Webster, But repentance is more than just that. It’s When we repent, he then will begin to cure, to and Jace E. Basinet; her sister in-law, Emily MA 01570; the Alzheimer’s Association, more than just turning away from sin. It’s mend and to restore. Spiritual vitality and Quintal, of Putnam; and several nieces and Connecticut Chapter, 279 New Britain Road, turning back to God or turning to God in sal- strength, peace, joy and love, along with his nephews. Suite 5, Kensington, CT 06037; or to Day vation through Jesus Christ; you see, the power and blessings, will once again be She was predeceased by her brother, Kimball Hospital, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT Bible again says that “neither is there salva- enjoyed. Robert Quintal. 06260. tion in any other: for there is none other name Born in Fitchburg, Mass., she was the given among men, whereby we must be saved” Rick Davis is pastor of the Open Bible (Acts 4:12). The only real hope that America Baptist Church in Brooklyn. has of recovering of all her ills is to involve herself in an act of repentance toward God. Send all obituary notices to the NEWS BRIEFS Putnam Villager, P.O. Box 196,

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AARP’s Legislative Achievement Award Williams will continue to work with advocates *SAVE NOW! because of his leadership on helping employ- and his colleagues in the General Assembly on UPGRADE HARVEY CLASSIC OR SLIMLINE WINDOWS TO LOW-E/ARGON PACKAGE: ees of small businesses and not-for-profits, as the State-K proposal. well as the self-employed, save for retirement. Currently, about 75 percent of Connecticut’s GET $200 WHEN YOU BUY 8-11 WINDOWS •GET $500 WHEN YOU BUY 12 OR MORE! Executives with the AARP made the announce- small businesses (those with fewer than 100 UPGRADE HARVEY TRIBUTE WINDOWS TO HIGH PERFORMANCE TRIPLE GLAZED/KRYPTON PACKAGE: ment at the organization’s 50th anniversary cel- employees) do not offer retirement plans. One GET $300 WHEN YOU BUY 8-11 WINDOWS •GET $750 WHEN YOU BUY 12 OR MORE! ebration at the Aqua Turf Country Club in significant reason for this problem is that due Plainville. to their size, small businesses cannot achieve “Even before the economic crisis hit, Sen. the economies of scale that make 401(k) pro- We take all major credit cards. Williams had the foresight and leadership to grams useful to their employees; fees are too recognize that more can and should be done to high to allow meaningful growth for retire- 27 years in business • Fully Licensed & Insured help Connecticut residents save for their ment. future,” said Gardner Young, AARP Williams was not the only member of the Connecticut Advocacy Leadership Council Senate Democratic Caucus to receive special 508-764-3213 chairman. recognition from the AARP. Sen. Robert Duff “AARP is pleased to honor Sen. 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Send all calendar list- HOLIDAY BAZAAR will be held from 10 and more. The cost per meal is $6. listen and socialize. No RSVPs are required ings and happenings by mail at P.O Box 196, a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Christopher Heights and the dances are a free community service. Woodstock, CT 06281, by fax at (860) 928-5946, Assisted Living center, 338 Thompson Road, YANKEE FLYERS OF CONNECTICUT’S The Elks Lodge is handicap accessible. For or by e-mail to Webster, Mass. There will be crafts, baked ANNUAL TURKEY FUN FLY will be held more information, please contact Cecelia [email protected]. Due to the goods, handmade scarves, a white elephant from 9 a.m. to nightfall at the Thompson Bray, director of Marketing and Admissions Thanksgiving holiday, all submissions for the table and raffles. Proceeds from the bazaar Land Fill, Pasay Road (near Exit 99 of I-395) at Christopher Heights of Webster at (508) Nov. 28 issue must be received by 2 p.m. will benefit the resident activity fund. This in Thompson. The club welcomes anyone of 949-0400. Friday, Nov. 21. Villager Newspapers will event is free and open to the public. any age who is interested in flying or learn- print such listings as space allows. ing to fly radio-controlled model aircraft to THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE, hosted KILLINGLY HIGH SCHOOL 150th view the event. Flying is limited to club by the Greater Putnam Interfaith Council, ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION will be members only. Rain date is Nov. 30. will be held at 7 p.m. at the Putnam Building held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Killingly of B’nai Shalom Synagogue, 125 Church St., SATURDAY Intermediate School, 1599 Upper Maple St., Putnam. Many diverse faith groups of the Dayville. Throughout the event, there will be Putnam area will participate through song November 22 performances and demonstrations, visits MONDAY and prayer as they celebrate Thanksgiving. HOLIDAY BAZAAR will be held starting at from former friends and colleagues, classic November 24 The service is open to the public and will be 7 a.m. at the Putnam United Methodist KHS sports highlights and a visit from KHS followed by refreshments and fellowship. For Church, 53 Grove St., Putnam. There will be graduate, author Donna Raheb, who will FRIENDS OF ASSISI THANKSGIVING more information, contact Lynn Tolar at a sweet shop, gift shop, themed baskets, bring with her the newly released Henrietta FOOD DRIVE will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. in (860) 928-3814. plants, decorations, handcrafted items, a Ham adventure. There will also be col- the St. James School gym. This children’s shopping room and more. Muffins lectibles for holiday giving and more. This Thanksgiving, the Friends of Assisi Food THANKSGIVING PIE SALE will be held and coffee will be available all day,and a lun- event is free and open to the public. Pantry hopes to serve baskets to 300 needy from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Senexet Grange, cheon consisting of turkey potpie, pumpkin families in the community.This is a substan- 628 Route 169, Woodstock. Apple, pumpkin, mousse and a beverage is $6 per meal. For HOLIDAY FAIR AND APPLE FEST will be tial increase from its first Thanksgiving 18 pecan and mince pies will be available. more information, call (860) 928-9705. held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic years ago, when 25 needy families were Please call Joan at (860) 928-4229 to pre-order. Lodge on Route 169 (in front of the served. The Friends would like the public to ‘CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL’ HOLIDAY Woodstock Fairgrounds) in South join them during the food drives. All dona- FAIR will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodstock. Christmas cactus, handcrafted tions are greatly appreciated, and the SATURDAY First Congregational Church of Woodstock, gifts, baked goods, themed baskets, wreaths Friends of Assisi Food Pantry would like to 543 Route 169, Woodstock. There will be a and more will be featured at the event. A lun- thank them in advance for all those who November 29 silent auction, dried fruit and nuts, wreaths, cheon will be served at 11:30 a.m. This event help. For more information, call (860) 774- floral arrangements, jewelry, Fur ‘n’ is free and open to the public. 2310. NEW YORK CITY SHOPPING TRIP, spon- Feathers, baked goods, Cookies by the sored by the Thompson Recreation Pound, a penny social, general store, hand- ‘THE ABC’S OF ACHES AND PAINS,’ a Department, will depart for the Big Apple at bell mini concerts (at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.) SUNDAY free educational seminar for the community, 6:30 a.m. and return to Thompson at 10:30 and more. A chicken potpie luncheon will be will be held starting at 12:15 p.m. in Room 2 at p.m. Get an early start on Christmas shop- available to eat in or take home. For more November 23 the Thompson Public Library/Community ping, spend the day sightseeing, see a information, call (860) 928-7405. Center on Riverside Drive in North Broadway show or visit New York’s world ‘WOODSTOCK VIEWS,’ an exhibit of pho- Grosvenordale. Featured topics include class museums. The price for this trip is $39 ‘MUSICAL JOURNEY DOWN BROAD- tographs by Edward R. Rollins, who lived in types of joint pain, expectations of joint pain per person. For more information, call the WAY FROM PRESENT TO PAST’ will be Woodstock during the early 1900s, will be or arthritis with age, how to stay healthy Recreation Office at (860) 923-9440. held starting at 8 p.m. at Hyde School in open from noon to 4 p.m. at the Woodstock without excessive medication, and living Woodstock. Tickets are $30 and all proceeds Historical Society, 523 Route 169. with post-hip/knee replacement surgery. ‘MAKE A NEEDLE FELTED SANTA will benefit the Day Kimball HomeMakers The seminar will be presented in a relaxed, CLAUS’ WORKSHOP will begin at 11 a.m. and the Connecticut Chapter of the COUNTRY MUSIC AND DANCING WITH round-table atmosphere. After a brief pre- at the Putnam Public Library, 225 Kennedy Alzheimer’s Association. For more informa- SUZY & HER SIDEKICKS will be held from sentation, Dr. Syed Hussain of Hubbard Drive, Putnam. Get ready for the holidays tion and tickets, call the Day Kimball 4 to 8 p.m. at the American Legion 184 on Hospital will open the floor for a question- with a special craft project. Elizabeth HomeMakers at (860) 928-5441. School Street in Webster, Mass. Kitchen and-answer session. Bottieri will lead the class and provide mate- opens at 4 p.m. and there will be a door prize rials for this project. Class participants will EKONK COMMUNITY GRANGE’S 38TH and 50/50 raffle. Admission is $5, and all pro- A DAY IN DEERFIELD, a Dudley Senior need to bring a piece of foam for need stor- ANNUAL TURKEY SUPPER will be held ceeds benefit the post. Call (508) 943-9039 for Center day trip, will leave for Deerfield at age. There is a $5 class fee, and registration from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill more information and updates. 9:30 a.m. from the Dudley Senior Center. The is required. For more information, or to reg- Road, Sterling. Tickets for this all-you-can- price is $60 per person and includes round- ister, call (860) 963-6826. eat complete Thanksgiving dinner are $10 for FRIENDS OF ASSISI THANKSGIVING trip bus fare, admission and a guided tour of adults, $5 for children under 12, and free for FOOD DRIVE will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 Magic Wings Butterfly museum, an all-inclu- SIXTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR will preschoolers. For more information, contact p.m. at Friends of Assisi Food Pantry, 77A sive lunch at the Chandler’s Restaurant and be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ekonk Betsy Molodich at (860) 564-1117. Water St., Danielson. This Thanksgiving, the Yankee Candle stop. For tickets, call Elaine Community Grange, 723 Ekonk Hill Road in Friends of Assisi Food Pantry hopes to serve at (508) 943-5142 , Margaret at (508) 943-7153 or Sterling. There will be craft vendors, FRIENDS OF ASSISI THANKSGIVING baskets to 300 needy families in the commu- Christine at (774) 230-4092. Christmas stamps, a baked goods table and FOOD DRIVE will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 nity. This is a substantial increase from its plenty of good food served in the kitchen by p.m. at Friends of Assisi Food Pantry, 77A first Thanksgiving 18 years ago, when 25 the Community Junior Grange. Table spaces Water St., Danielson. This Thanksgiving, the needy families were served. The Friends are $10 per table and can still be reserved. Friends of Assisi Food Pantry hopes to serve would like the public to join them during the TUESDAY For more information, or to reserve a table, baskets to 300 needy families in the commu- food drives. All donations are greatly appre- call Barbara at (860) 564-0744 or Evelyn at nity. This is a substantial increase from its ciated, and the Friends of Assisi Food November 25 (860) 564-3274. first Thanksgiving 18 years ago, when 25 Pantry would like to thank them in advance EXERCISE FOR SENIORS will be held needy families were served. The Friends for all those who help. For more information, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Town Hall, ‘ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS’ will be held would like the public to join them during the call (860) 774-2310. 415 Route 169, Woodstock. For more informa- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at more than 80 artists’ food drives. All donations are greatly appre- tion, call Connie Maynard at (860) 974-2685. studios across Northeastern Connecticut. ciated, and the Friends of Assisi Food TURKEY SHOOT will be held starting from For a full listing of artists, visit Pantry would like to thank them in advance 2 to 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus 2087 OPERATION KIMBALL KIDS will be held http://www.aosct.org. This event is free and for all those who help. For more information, Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North from 3 to 4 p.m. in the RHF conference center open to the public. Grosvenordale. at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. All chil- Twenty turkeys and dren and their families who are anticipating AUDITIONS FOR ‘THE BOYS NEXT 20 hams will be raf- surgery are invited for an education tour of DOOR’ will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the fled, along with a gift the Surgical Services department at Day Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front St., Putnam. basket containing a Kimball Hospital. Light refreshments will be “The Boys Next Door” is the story of four turkey and fixings. served. For more information, or to register mentally challenged men in a group home The public is invited for this tour, please call (860) 928–6384. and their supervisor and their struggle to to attend. live in the world that surrounds them. Please come early and be prepared to stay. Wear MADE-TO-ORDER comfortable clothing. Production dates are BREAKFAST will be WEDNESDAY Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 1, 6, 7 and 8. Audition held from 7 to 11 a.m. material is available in the lobby. Please call at the Knights of November 26 (860) 928-7887 for more information. Columbus Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, SENIOR DANCE, sponsored by Day Kimball ST. PHILLIP’S THE APOSTLE CHURCH NorthHomeMakers, Christopher Heights and Day CRAFT FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 Grosvenordale. The Kimball Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging, p.m. at the church, Route 44, Ashford. menu consists of will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Putnam Refreshments will be served, and there will Elks Lodge. At the dance, seniors enjoy be a raffle.

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vice is open to the public. ZENS’ DAY will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 For a full listing of artists, visit p.m. at the LaSalle Reception Center at Notre http://www.aosct.org. This event is free and ‘LIVING WITH DIABETES’ will be held at Dame in Southbridge. This is a fund-raiser open to the public. SUNDAY 6 p.m. at the Thompson Library Community for breast cancer. Admission is $3 or two for Center. Join Dr. Syed Hussain, of Hubbard $5 and children under 12 are free. For more CAMDU CAME BAZAAR will be held from November 30 Hospital, as he discusses how to adjust to life information, call Sue at (508) 347-2904 or visit 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westfield ‘ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS’ will be held with diabetes. Topics for discussion include http://www.sparklingtrees.com. Congregational Church in Danielson. Many from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at more than 80 artists’ the implication of diabetes, diabetes and its fine gifts, baked goods, wreaths, attic trea- studios across Northeastern Connecticut. burden on the nation, prevention tips, how to sures and gift baskets will be featured. A For a full listing of artists, visit take care of yourself post-diagnosis and SATURDAY delicious luncheon will be served from 11 http://www.aosct.org. This event is free and medicines you should be taking. Light a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call open to the public. refreshments will be served. This free and (860) 774-8438. informative seminar is open to the public December 6 SEVENTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY DAZZLE and applicable to all ages. For more informa- STITCHES, a group for needle workers of all HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR will be held from 8 LIGHT PARADE will make its way down tion, contact Hubbard Hospital at (508) 943- types, will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the a.m. to 6 p.m. in the basement at Our Lady of the parade route starting at 5 p.m. from 2600, ext. 309. Putnam Public Library, 225 Kennedy Drive, LaSalette Church, 25 Providence Road Grove Street in Putnam. The parade will Putnam. Did you know that 20 minutes of (Route 6) in Brooklyn. There will be a spec- travel down Kennedy Drive and Providence knitting can lower your heart rate and blood tacular raffle, handmade arts and crafts and Street before ending at the Owen Tarr Sports THURSDAY pressure? This seems to be the same physical a home-style bake sale. Delicious food will Complex on the corner of Providence and response triggered by yoga, Tai Chi, or med- also be available. For more information, con- School Streets. Come find a good seat and December 4 itation. The secret is in the soothing combi- tact the church at (860) 774-6275 or visit watch as many area businesses and organi- nation of rhythm and repetition. Join us if http://www.lasalette-lourdes.org. zations accompany festive floats while CONGRESSMAN JOE COURTNEY you’d like to find this out for yourself. Bring Christmas music guides the parade along. OFFICE HOURS will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. a project, or come learn to knit! For more SUGAR PLUM FAIR will be held from 9 Rain date is Sunday, Dec. 7. For more infor- in Room C221 at Quinebaug Valley information, call (860) 963-6826 or visit a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Federated Church on mation, call WINY at (860) 928-1350 or Community College, 742 Upper Maple St., http://www.putnamlibrary.org. Route 6 in Brooklyn. Homemade donuts, cof- Putnam Recreation at (860) 963-6811, or visit Danielson. During the allotted time, an aide fee, baked goods, fancy cookies, radar knives, http://www.winyradio.com. to Courtney will be available to help address READ TO TATTLE will be held from 1 to 3 jewelry, gift basket raffle, knit and sew table, issues that residents may have with the fed- p.m. at the Putnam Public Library, 225 gently used table, Christmas items, wreaths AUDITIONS FOR ‘THE BOYS NEXT eral government, including problems receiv- Kennedy Drive, Putnam. Six lucky children and sprays will be featured, as well as box- DOOR’ will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the ing Social Security or veterans’ benefits, or will be able to read to Tattle, a gentle golden wood trees, the newly published church Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front St., Putnam. other problems related to a federal agency. retriever who loves to listen to stories. Please cookbook and “10,000 Villages.” Lunch will “The Boys Next Door” is the story of four For more information or to make an appoint- register as these spots fill up quickly. For be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is $6 for mentally challenged men in a group home ment, please call Courtney’s District Office more information, or to reserve a spot, call adults and $3 for children. and their supervisor and their struggle to at (860) 886-0139. (860) 963-6826 or visit http://www.putnamli- live in the world that surrounds them. Please brary.org. HOLLY FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 come early and be prepared to stay. Wear BLOOD DRIVE will be held from noon to p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepard in comfortable clothing. Production dates are 5:30 p.m. at Day Kimball Hospital, Route 44 in CHRISTMAS FAIR will be held from 9:30 Woodstock. Freshly made wreaths and Jan. 30 and 31 and Feb. 1, 6, 7 and 8. Audition Putnam. The employees at the hospital, a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Congregational Church swags, a bake sale, crafts, cookie walk, material is available in the lobby. Please call along with Putnam Savings Bank, ask locals of Eastford. Featured items will be gift bas- refreshments and more will be featured. (860)928-7887 for more information. to give the best gift of all this holiday season kets, jewelry, crafts, books, a white elephant — the gift of life. All donors will receive T- sale/children’s corner, cookie sale, maple WOODSTOCK ACADEMY CRAFT FAIR shirts. To make an appointment, please sign syrup, cheese, plants, Poinsettias, Rada will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the field up in the hospital cafeteria or at the Putnam Cutlery and Watkins products. A café-style house (gym). Thirty-five vendors will have MONDAY Savings Bank in town. They can also be lunch will be served featuring soup, sand- stocking stuffers, holiday gifts, gourmet food made by calling the American Red Cross at 1- wiches, dessert and drinks. gifts, jewelry,Christmas wreaths and decora- December 1 800-GiveLife (448-3543) or online at tions, afghans, baby sets, quilts, floral arrangements, greeting cards, candles and BLOOD DRIVE will be held from 1 to 5:45 http://www.bloodct.org. ST. ANNE SCHOOL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the more. Raffles will be drawn for gift certifi- p.m. at the Plainfield Town Hall, 8 cates and food items. Community Avenue, Plainfield. To make an 11th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF (GIVING) hall/gymnasium at the school located at 12 appointment, call the American Red Cross at TREES OPENING NIGHT will be held from Day St. in Webster, Mass. More than 25 1-800-GiveLife (448-3543) or sign up online at 5 to 9 p.m. at the LaSalle Reception Center at crafters and artisans will be featured, as well http://www.bloodct.org. Notre Dame in Southbridge. Christmas as a raffle table, vintage items and home SUNDAY karaoke will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. This is a baked desserts. Pictures with Santa Claus fund-raiser to fight breast cancer. Admission will be taken from 10 a.m. to noon. Breakfast December 7 is $3 or two for $5 and children under 12 are and lunch will both be served. Admission is TUESDAY free. For more information, contact Sue at free. Tables are still available and anyone HUKELAU, YANKEE CANDLE AND (508) 347-2904 or interested in having one is asked to call BRIGHT NIGHTS TRIP, presented by the December 2 http://www.sparklingtrees.com. Denise at (508) 476-4461. Daughters of Isabella Bernadette Circle 709, will leave at 10 a.m. from Tracy Court in TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL ST. NICHOLAS FAIR will be held from 10 Webster, Mass., and 10:30 a.m. from Big CLUB 4719 MEETING will be held at 7 p.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Christ Church on Route Bunny in Southbridge, Mass. The trip in room W102 at Quinebaug Valley FRIDAY 169 in Pomfret. Featured at the fair will be a includes a visit to the Hukelau to see its Community College on Upper Maple Street silent auction, chocolate extravaganza, holi- Christmas show “Christmas in Hawaii,” a in Danielson. Visitors are welcome to December 5 day craft table, bakery booth, toy box, bottle visit to Deerfield’s Yankee Candle and a ride become acquainted with the club’s state-of- board, basket booth and costume jewelry through Bright Nights at Forest Park. the-art leadership and public speaking pro- FISH FRY FRIDAY will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Council booth. A homemade lunch will be served Tickets are $65 per person; please make gram. For club and membership informa- between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is free. checks payable to Bernadette Circle 709 and tion, call Steve Rechner at (860) 974-1050. 2087 Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale. The menu will consist of fish For more information, contact the fair com- mail to Janet Caouette, P.O. Box 533, Oxford, and chips ($8.75), fried scallops ($9.50), fried mittee at (860) 928-7026. MA. For more information or for reserva- clams ($12.50) and a fisherman’s platter ($15). tions, call Bernadette Langlois at (508) 943- WEDNESDAY Combination plates will also be available. HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND CRAFT SHOW 8047, Sue Clearwater at (508) 943-4579 or 774- Each entrée comes with coleslaw, fries and a will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Holt Hall 230-0669 or Jan Caouette at (508) 887-2215. December 3 dinner roll. Food is available for eating in or at the Hampton Congregational Church. The taking out, and a full bar will be available to works of local crafters and artisans, a bake PEARL HARBOR PROGRAM, sponsored JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM IN SEARCH dining in patrons. To order a take-out meal, sale table and attic treasures will be fea- by the William L. Mercier VFW Post 5446 OF THE LIGHT, an Advent evening of call (860) 923-2967. tured, along with a homemade soup and Ladies Auxiliary and Men’s Auxiliary, will prayer, will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph sandwich luncheon complete with dessert be held starting at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Parish in Dayville. This service will be facil- 11th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF (GIVING) and beverages that will be served from 11 Winsor Avenue in Plainfield. The program itated by Sister Agnes Therrien, S.S.Ch., TREES OPENING AND SENIOR CITI- a.m. to 1 p.m. For further information, con- will feature the winner of the annual essay Emmaus Spiritual Life Services. This ser- tact Karen at (860) 455-0647 or the church at contest on Pearl Harbor along with local (860) 455-9677. Pearl Harbor survivors, their family mem- bers and local veterans of World War II. This ‘ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS’ will be held program is free and open to the public. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at more than 80 artists’ studios across Northeastern Connecticut.

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In Spencer. 2 Bureaus, Nightstand, 860-928-3181 $250 Piano Gallery In Vietnam. $195 OBO Lingerie Chest, w/Green 2006 New England $300 Call 508-867-2494 Studio Cameras: With Seat Included. Office Chair (Cully) Lingerie Chest. Pellet Stove 8’ Fisher Plow Medium Tone Wood. $65 $250 All (1) Mamiya-Flex 330 Black & Decker 50k BTU, 9 Feed Settings, Old stlye off 1995 F-250. Complete $450, (1) Bronica Good Condition. Will Include Entertainment Center Entertainment 508-892-4982 9 Blower Settings, 60 lb. Frame & Hydraulics included. Beginner's Piano Instruction Auto Buffer Z Including Body & Bellows $20 58”x52”x19”, Solid Wood Center Hopper, Auto-Start. $750 or best offer. $150 If Wanted. $300 Corner unit holds 32” TV. Asking $1495 Call Jeff @ Moving, Must Sell! *Price Reduced* 860-933-3694 508-347-7441 Numerous Dog Excellent condition. $500. Call Bill (978)857-0305 860-774-1950 $300 Pedestal Table 860-774-0578 Breed Books Call (860)963-7880 after Italian made, all wood, Black All Calls/Offers Considered Call Nancy Campground 5:30pm or leave message ‘89 Sno Scoot Antique Red 508-867-3900 508-867-9734 finish, oval shape. built in Answering Machine Available $1800. Mint. Electric start. Membership leaf, 16 “ wide, 49” long, Vermont Casting Entertainment ‘89 Sno Scoot, $1400. ‘83 Baseball Card 14 Resort Style Amenities & Computer Desk (without leaf) 38” wide-30” 2008 Youth Easton Outdoor Recreation Facilities. Center Honda 250R, $700. ‘93 Gas Heater New, White, 21”x30” With high. $325. Honda XR80, $600. Collection Transferable 2 Lifetimes (Fee Maple (Dark), Will Hold 34” Call (508)949-7539 Stealth CNT Excellent Condition. New Black Computer Chair. Please leave a message at Asking Price $1700 25,000+ Cards, Memorabilia, To Be Paid By Seller). Use TV. Room For VCR & DVD, Baseball Bat 40 Autographed Baseballs, Own RV/Tent Or Rent $50 Drawer On Bottom, Glass 30”/21 oz. -9 (860)315-7048 Call 508-867-5677 1995 Lincoln Or Office 508-755-0972 Including Hall Of Famers Campground’s RV/Cabin. Dining Room Table Doors On Side, Adjustable Town Car Never Used, Paid $250 Accordian $3500 FIRM Originally Paid $8000 Light Oak 46”x66”, Plus Shelves, Wood Doors Will Take $150 Antique Stool Reduced To Two Inserts. Not A Scratch On Bottom. Runs good, a lot of new Includes music stand and Dale Earnhardt Asking $300 parts in front end new Oriental Rug music sheets. 4 music Collection $2500 OBO $100 In Great Condition, 5’3” x & Lavatory 508-347-9319 860-779-2887 suspension in rear. $800 books, excellent condition. Porcelain Handles. Misc. Items, Including 860-928-0287 firm. Also a garage floor 7’8”. Black, Burgundy, $200 or best offer. Certified Used Tire Of Entertainment jack, $800. Gold & Green. $40 Call (860)774-8310 (2)Glass Doors For Kitchen The #3 Chevy. $300 Case Tractor Cabinet 1948 VAC With Craftsman Snow Call (508)797-7361 Call 508-234-2647 781-801-4061 Center Air Hockey Table 2 Solid Wood Doors Sickle-Bar Mower. Blower Solid Oak Wood, Custom 1996 Tigershark 3 Gigantic, 7 Feet Long, $40 or 6’8”x32” Bernina 640 Asking $1650 OBO 9” impeller 5.0/22 F. $100. Made. Custom Side Door Two-Seat Jetski Insulated Dog best offer (1)4 Lights, (1)15 Lights International Harvester Call (508)943-2293 For Tapes, Excellent 3 Wood Frame Solid Sewing Machine Two-Row Corn Planter Condition. 62” Wide, Can & Trailer New In April ‘08. Used Only Customized Quilts, Houses, Beveled Glass Coffee And Glass Door Trailer-Type, With Fit Up To A 30” TV $1275 End Table Set 24”x50” A Few Hours. Comes With All $500. each. Hydraulic Lift. Table Runners or $250 Firm Delonghi toaster oven/broil- Contemporary Style, $100 30-Gallon Electric Accessories Including BSR $800 OBO 5-Phone Executone Office Stitch Regulator Foot, Wall Hangings Ask For Bob Telephone System er, Alfredo Elite, never used. Grey Contemporary Hot-Water Heater New, $100, Walking Foot, 1/4 Inch Foot. 860-974-9811 For Sale 508-963-0714 $450 Coffee Table LP Gas Wall heater Has 570 Stitch Patterns, Quilts and tables runners for any Asking $70. $30 Back up Powerpack for Call (860)923-9056 712-299-5239 5 Alphabets, Thread Cutter Cedar Chest & occasion, for sale. Everything Must Computer, $100 All In Excellent Condition And More. ~make great gifts~ Rocker Call Carole (860)923-7407 Antique Stainless-Steel 3-Year Old Formal 508-987-2502 Antique Tall, REDUCED! $3500 Multi-Colored Cushioned Go!! Milkcan, $25 Living Room Call Nancy Top, Cherry Wood Cedar Portable Dishwasher All French Country Mirrored 508-867-3900 (Hope) Chest and Matching Dark Wood Curio with butcher block top, $250. Antique Singer Sewing Farmers table with 5 chairs, Machine, $50 Couch Ethan Allen Sideboard/ Rocker. Both In Excellent 55” Wide x 77” Tall, Blue & Gold. Brand New Bunk Condition. 18” Deep $200. Oak cabinets, various IBM Selectric Typewriter Matching Wingback Furniture Dresser/Foyer Asking Glass Doors On Top, With sizes, six pieces, $400. & Table, $100 Chair Included. 3pc Wall Unit Piece Beds and 2 Cedar Chest $300 Three Drawers Below. Call (508)328-3438 $400 Tables -Sofa, Butler, Lovely piece imported Dressers Rocker $200 $500 508-461-9097 End & Nested tables from Manchester, Call 508-756-2607 Exercise Beautiful wood frame Highchair 19th CENTURY 508-832-7414 Queen-Size England. Over 100 Years includes mattresses, pillows, Equipment Couch/Sleep-sofa Old. Carving, Columns, ladder (never used). $2000 $50 Orbitrek Elite Eliptical STAFFORDSHIRE 35MM Camera Soft pastel colors 7 Drawers, Serving Area, or best offer. Chairs Computerized Workout Burl Inlay Detail. Small White Crib Comforter Dogs, Leave Message Call (508)987-1594, leave ALL BEST OFFER Mattress Included $300 Machine & 12-Day Diet Pentax K-1000 Shelves For Candelabra. Guide by Trane. Brand Cottages, Historical with assortment of lenses 508-208-8401 Appraised At $2400 message will return call. 2 Patio Loungers Figures And More! Can schedule viewing 508-885-2866 new-assembled. $200. 2 electronic flashes, and 74” High x 63” 4 Office Chairs Call Rose At Call 860-774-2459 many other accessories. on weekends Wide x 23” Deep. Brand-New 1 Kennedy Rocker Automatic Scrubbing Deluxe Rattan (508)885-2971 2 Couches Sell all for $395. 774-230-1763 1 Swivel Office Desk Chair Also, Kodak DC 215 Zoom Amana Air 508-248-6949 Power-Head Extra Large Dog Extang Trifecta 85” Long, Like New. digital camera, $45. Email For Photo $500 Call (508)461-9477 With Throw Pillows. Conditioner [email protected] Crate Tonneau Cover $250 (Both) Call (508)943-5954 or 18,000 btu only used 4 Price Is $1250 Reconditioned Prop Cherry Dining 41” long, 27” wide, 28” high. Fits ‘06 Ford F150 crew cab 4 Subaru WRX Wheels days (508)943-7704 summers, 2 heavy for me to 19” Pitch, Fits $125 or best offer. with 5 1/2 ft. bed. Like new, lift. $400 new, sell for $200. Merc Cruisers Room Table Like New! Tires Included 4x8 Open Trailer With 2 leaves, 4 side chairs Call (508)765-5724 $275. (P205 55 R16) Ask for Pat, Antique Wedding $85 and 2 captains chairs. Call (508)987-0859 Newly done over. Asking (508)885-5542 $350 For Set $525. Gown 508-826-2029 Only $500. Dental Chair 508-248-5531 Call (508)885-5560 Anderson with train. Fits size 6/7. Cherry TV Armoire Electric operates well, Would Fine Art Excellent condition. $200. Brass Full Size Only $300. be great for tattoo parlor, etc. Signed in the plate Tarkay 2-Horse Trailer 5 Piece Sectional Windows Call (860)935-0116 Must be seen to appreciate. 3 to choose from. $50 each. Seriolithograph 2002 Indigo ‘98 Sundowner (Extra High, New therm. 1 double hung, Headboard and Prices are negotiable. Call (508)987-3143 Chapeau. Professionally Extra Wide), Dressing Room. with 5 Recliners R.O. 30”x32” $50. Armoire (508)864-1092 framed 36 1/2"x37". Cocoa brown $500/BO. Footboard Comes with Park West Mint Condition. Casement-R.O. 283”x48” Entertainment Center Asking $100. $9400 Matching love seat/sofa bed $50. 1 34”x34” 11OV Cherry Triple Designer gallery Certificate & 413-245-7055 $150/BO. 2 end tables & Commercial-Residential. Patio Set Rattan porch Set Appraisal. Can e-mail pic coffee tables $150/BO. Love seat chair and glass Dresser $400. OBO Louvers fan. Excellent EVERYTHING MUST GO! $200 Wedding 200+ Music CD’s Call (508)347-7763 condition, $100. 1 Sears Best coffee table. Floral cushions (508) 867-2250 508-987-0977 on seat. $200. $8.00 each or 10 for $75. No 6 Shaper Bits water pump. 110-220V. Cherry Daybed With Dress rap. Email your want list: Excellent cond. $65.00. Call (508)234-2735 Twin Mattress Never Worn! Fischer Spinnet Never used w/factory Call (860)774-7167 Artesian Hot Tub $300 [email protected] Seats Three, 30 Jets With Christina Wu Strapless Craftsman Miter Box with coating. 1/2 inch shank. NOT Piano FOR HAND ROUTER. Antique Aladdin Ozonator. Also Includes Business Items Blonde Dropleaf Table Gown with train. Size 8. With bench. Very good back saw. This is not cheap Insulated Cover & Redwood Cash register with scanner Purchased at Kleinfelds plastic. $65.00. $185.00 With 2 Chairs condition, 55”Lx25”Wx41”H. 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010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE GE Fridge Jewelry Living Room Moving Oriental Pub/Bar Set 24.6 Cubic Feet, Almond, New 14K Ruby & Diamond Furniture Sturbridge/East Splendors! Mahogany Braided Edge Top Freezer, Ice Water Yellow gold cross pendant, Best Offer For: Table With Center Wine Dispenser. Used 2 Years. $300 or best offer. Also gem- Brimfield Area Framed matted international Rack. Includes Two $500 stone rings & pendants, best FlexSteel Couch, cat stamps, original Chinese Chair & Ottoman. Must Sell paintings, Silk sarees, Barstool Chairs, Leave Message offers. You pick up between 9/14 Beautifully Designed, 508-234-5535 Call Shirley La-Z-Boy Couch & Recliner. Chinese and Indonesian (508)248-3005 & 9/21 Call Jeff at gongs, a giant Taiko drum, Fabric Still Covered In All Items High Quality, (802)380-0844 Australian didjeridus, shad- Plastic, Brand New. Gently Loved Like New. General electric-hot point ow puppets, Egyptian inlaid Asking $400 Children’s Toys John Deere Email For Photos refrigerator, top mount-no tambourines and boxes, all Please Call Snowthrower [email protected] front, $250. Frigidaire must be sold to cover veteri- 508-987-2798 & Accessories 401-316-4793 dishwasher, sink mount. Not nary expenses for our sanc- Excellent Condition. For LX And GT Series tuary of Lawn & Garden Tractors. hard plumbed, $250. General Graco Pack & Play, Fisher Electric-Hot Point dryer, homeless cats with Queen Anne Price Intelli-Table. Little 42 Inch, Long Black $150. Maytag-Oversized medical/age frailties. Retired Tykes Vanity, Books, Used Once(Honest!) Leather Coat capacity washer, $150. rescue-foster home must Couch Bikes And More. Includes Chains, Weights, General Electric 10,000 BTU raise money to help these Two Matching Wingchairs women’s, size 20W, $25. $450 Perfect For Grandma’s House And Operator’s Manual Call (508)987-6180 window mount air beings. More available; Or New Daycare! $1500 conditioner, $150. Samsung reasonable offers accepted. 413-245-4403 Cherry Coffee Table 774-745-0242 Machinist Tools 5,000 BTU window mount air 413-245-0459 Two End Tables conditioner, $75.00 Email For Pictures Or Tool chest, also other odds [email protected] $100 Golf Clubs Brimfield, MA Left-Handed. 3 Drivers, Questions and ends. MOVING! 42” Temple Stuart 9 Irons. Including Putter, [email protected] Call (508)234-8034 Maple Hutch Bag & Bag Boy. 32”x52” Paddleboats Glass Doors Asking $250 Keyboard Mags With Tires Oak Desk $60 For Sale $250 For E-Z-Go Golfcart Call Anytime For Details Stand, Case and Dudley Unique, Pirate Ship 508-248-1677 Shaped Paddleboats. Brown Paisley Chair Plow For John Deere 508-949-3025 81” Couch New, never been used. Top Garden Tractor Suitable For Everyone! Golf Shoes MY GOOD-BYE Lots Of Fun! Matching Chair Women's Size 7 of the line. Bought at Truck Liner For 6’ Bed $450 Gordon’s Music last fall. Paid See Boats On New - Footjoy $30 YOUR GOOD BUY 508-867-8948 over $600 will sell for $325 Shop-Vac to well-cared for BR chest of www.adventureglass.com Antique Church Pew firm. drawers, twin beds, dresser, Asking $1000 Each Please contact Rug (7’x10’) Or Best Offer From Holy Cross w/Seashell Border mirror; LR sofa, end tables, Radio/Control Air 9' 4" L, 3' 10" H, 19" W (508)450-7150 bookcase, bric-a-brac; Call Excellent Condition! $450 508-987-1504 round pine dinette table, 860-208-9224 Planes Kroeger-Gildemeester (3) Ready to fly with Futaba 508-949-8343 ladder-back chairs. Will Deliver Piano Maytag Atlantis $450 transmitters and 4 cycle Natural Gas Dryer 508-347-2203 Panasonic 47” engines. Loads of misc. flight “Gould” c/ 1852 Patent, Mahogany. & building equipment. Water Pressure $2000 Used only 6 months. Can be New Diamond H.D. Monitor TV Former member of Neds R/C Featherweight Sewing converted to propane. $600 club. Booster Pump new, asking $300 or best Excellent condition, great 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Machine offer. Ring picture, 4 years young. $500. Call Bob (860)779-6484 3/4 HP w/220 volt 3-phase $500 variable speed controller, Call (860)942-3033 Size 5 1/2 white gold, .80 Call (508)987-1228 carat total (1/2 carat center Solid Oak St. Croix $600. Fireplace Screen w/ before 8pm. stone plus 6 small Park Model RV Rainbow Outdoor Dinette Set Glass $25. Contemporary Pellet Stove Computer $50 Maytag Washer diamonds) paid $1500. Play Center Fireplace Insert Seating for four w/glass top Lexmark Copier/ Asking $1000. 2002, 12x40 Style Desk (like brand new) on beautiful Used Only One Season! and three bar stools. $500. Printer/Scanner $50 & Dryer Call (860)928-4661 or Assorted Golf Clubs Simple Lines, 30” x 60”. Still Under Warranty. lot in campground can be $200 OBO Call Matt at 2-Speed Hot Tub Pump $50 Moving - Must Sell (860)234-3128 Family Snow Ski Set 45,000 BTU 3 VCR’s $50 Each Excellent Condition used for a full 6 months (15 Please Call For More Details (774)535-1799 April-15 October every year) Skis, Poles, Boots, Etc. $2400 2 Microwaves $20 Each $200 Each New Snap-On 508-446-3967 508-476-7424 508-942-2723 Lot paid for until 2097. Used Gamecube Games Grandfather Clock Call Beverly Harley Davidson $48,000 413-245-4587 Med-Lift Sit-To-Stand Call Don (508)344-9499 508-764-4838 Solid Oak Desks State Quarters Walnut, Winchester chime, Collectors Edition Excellent condition. 3’x6’- $200. Lace Wedding Electric Recliner Toolbox Peavey Stratocaster Refinished Chairs double pedestal, $450. 2 Un-circulated, rolled. Boxes Designers Mother-of-the- Natural Or Painted Finish, of 500. Starting at $21 Gown Lift Chair Black and chrome with $175. Drum set, $250. 1/2’x6’ one pedestal plus per roll. Also Gold Bride Gown Harley logos & flames. 5, H x Peavey bass, $200. Fender Some Decorated. Singles To shelf, $350. 2 1/2’x4 solid Size 8, Pewter color with Full-Length, Size 12. Tan Fabric, One Year Old Sets Of Six. Presidential dollar rolls. (Like New!) 3, W 12 drawers. Must be bass amp, $200. Line-6 wood coffee table, $50. 3’x4’ Call for more elegant beading, matching $200 seen. $4000 firm. Spider amp, $300. Electric Very Reasonable! metal computer desk with jacket paid $700, $450 information, Brown Italian Call Anytime Contact Dale drums, $450. Tascam 508-764-4493 shelf, $70 OBO. asking $250. 4-track recorder, $100. Call (860)774-5048 (508)832-3029 or Call (508)885-4303 Leather Jacket 508-764-3736 (508)943-8692 after 6pm. Roll-Top Desk (508)272-3433 Medium, $200 MM1 16 channel New Woodmaster mixer, $100. By Drake Smith Solid Oak Queen Memory Foam 4.5’ Long, 2’ Wide Steam Radiator Grooming Byers Figurines Planer/Molder (508)943-3813 Bedroom Set Red Cross Nurse & Authentic Excellent Condition. Covers Equipment Accordian Player With 18” Drum Sander Pecan Dining $400 $750. Lighted round curio 1 Romani Grand Daddy Dryer $25 Each Therapeutic Attachment. 5HP Motor. 508-764-1487 end table, $50. Iron twin bed, 43” long x 40” high x 13” 1 Romani Clipper Vac Weighs 420lbs. Room Set $200. Steins, $25. Dolls, deep, 37”x40”x13” and (B&B Model) All Excellent Condition NASA Mattress 6 Chairs, Large Table, Large $25. 2 Bureaus $100 Each 24”x40”x13”. All white, in 1 42 Inch Hydraulic 508-757-7796 Queen, $399. Brand new in Also, 120A, 2HP, Shop Hutch with Glass Doors, Samsung 61” Call (508)867-9222 good condition. Over $1000 Grooming Table Noon-6pm plastic full warranty. Fox Vacuum With All Serving Buffet, And if new. All three for $400 Call Tom (978)597-3033 HDTV-DLP TV 1 Hydro Surge Bather Attachments, Hooks Up Table Pads. with stand for sale for $1500. Call (508)832-5546 LADIES Very Nice Condition. $500. Solid Oak Set Asking $2500 For All Men’s Bicycle To All Three. Call (508)733-5047 for 48” round table w/18” 508-987-2419 DRESSER 774-922-3166 Swivel-Top TV Giant 6061 Mint Condition. appointment. extension, 66x48” oval, 4 Stand Large, With Mirror 23” Frame, 24 Gears, Books/Manuals Included matching chairs w/cloth & 2 Armoires Penn 6 wt. Flyrod $35 Hand Pump Shimano 105 Derailer. Asking $3500 OBO New Condition Santa Barbara seats, a corner hutch For Fuel Tank $1700 For All Black & Gold, Ridden 26”Dx44”x78”H, $1500/BO Call (508)867-6706 (Negotiable) Only 4 Times. Call John Call 508-278-6419 Spa/Hot-Tub $95 105 Jets, 7 Person. Upright Electronic Piano Original Cost $800 508-949-1051 Casio Model# CTK1000 Technics Keyboard Call (860)429-6632 Handmade Asking $350 Piano Therapy Lounge, Neck & SX-KN 5000 with bench and Lead Chandelier New! 8 American Foot Massage, 2 Additional w/stand, $250/BO. 508-764-9309 Baldwin Spinnet With Call (860)974-0236 stand. Programmed-excellent HearthStone Contemporary Style Craftsman Bench. Good Condition. Therapy Seats Plus condition. $800. $150 (Negotiable) “Merits” Cooldown Area. Call (508)885-4777 Heritage Wood Replacement $950 Waterfall/Volcano, Lights SOLID PINE Stove 508-892-1107 Power Wheelchair (Different Colors). Starry Thermo Spa/Hot Like new Windows Sauna Night Blue With Red HUTCH Polished Soapstone, Black Large Capacity 9500 series. Low E, full Finnleo, Portable, Comes Maintenance Free Vinyl For Sale Tub matte cast model No. 8020. Kenmore Washer PLUS screen, 6 over 6 grille. White In 2 Pieces. Perfect Cabinet. One Year Old Mint/Lighted 3 Glass Top Purchased new 7/01. Still in Hercules 3000 Chair Lift 5 seats with double lounge vinyl, 34 1/4 x 48. Paid For Two. Assembles Paid $8000 New 6’4”H x 56”W x 19”D cover and chemicals perfect condition! $1000. & Dryer For Van $1400. Asking Asking $6000 $250 Call (860)928-1101 2 years old, excellent In Minutes. Simply included. Excellent condition, Cost over $5500.00 $1000 or best offer. Will Deliver Call Kim Blue inside. Never been condition, asking $400. Will sell for $2000.00 Call (508)779-0438 ask Plugs Into Standard Household Outlet. Call (508)864-8578 508-347-5171 exposed to outside elements. Heavy Duty 9’ Fisher Available November 1st. Call (860)774-5114 for Justin Call (508)234-3754 $500 $4000 or best offer. Highway Plow Nordic Trac Schwinn Electric Solid Teak Call (508)248-5426 One-way plow, set up for Large Capacity Metal Steam 508-347-5725 backhoe or truck, $650. Washing Machine Radiator Covers Walk Fit Skier/Rower Scooter Dining Table Three 7 Foot Tall $125 Piano Needs new battery, $60. Air Rich natural color, oval with Fisher Snow-Foil Pipe Heavy $75 2 Available Maghogany, Werlitzer hockey table, $50. Desert Cacti Duty 8’ Plow for truck Jane Fonda Non-Motorized trestle base, 43”x70” with Whirlpool Electric Dryer 9.75”W x 54.125”L Spinnet, With Bench. Good Flute with case, $250. 30” attached drop $500 each or best offer. $500 22” H Treadmill Condition. $75 $125 (508)764-6560 extension leaf. Call (860)208-1320 or Heavy Duty Hobart Meat $60 Each $800 (860)963-0849 Maytag Dishwasher Only $600 OBO. Grinder. Floor type with large Peter Technalon Car Cover Includes Training Books Sears 7100BTU Call (774)452-4631 Would be great for someone bowl. $375 $100 508-832-7414 Fits Car 16’-17’6” 508-987-8885 with a Mexican restaurant 5 kW Generator $60 Air Conditioner Briggs & Stratton 12HP Call After 5pm $75 Sony 36” Color TV Vertical Riding Motor Engine. Used Twice! $400 Miscellaneous 508-885-9992 Toro Commercial Queen-Sized With Stand, Works Great. $95 All Items “Or Best Offer” Items Piano $250 Lawnmower 860-928-3858 Oak Bedroom Set Whitney upright with bench. Headboard & Frame Used 15” Monitor Broyhill Shaker Pine $75 508-765-8848 Pro-Line Series, With 44” $25 Queen bed and mattress, Needs to be refinished. $400 hutch, nightstand and or best offer. Deck And Trac Vac Large Double Entertainment Center 4-Drawer File Cabinet $25 Collection System. Call (508)461-9097 w/doors dresser with mirror. All in Call (508)278-6501 Sony 50” XBR Stainless-Steel excellent condition. Mattress Pier One Wicker Table & Great For Picking Up Fits 36” Or Smaller Two Chairs With Projection TV brand new. $1300 or BO. Picnic Table $1100 or best offer. Grass Clippings And Home Stereo Sink TV/DVD/Stereo Removable Glass Top Leaves. REDUCED! $300.00 o.b.o. Mahogany TV and 7’11” x 29” $95 Lane 2 piece sectional Video Stand Built To Easily Accomodate with recliner, $1000 or $1500 Equipment w/Faucet & Sprayer Handicapped Persons, Two-Piece 508-832-7414 Breyer Model Horses $50. TV/Microwave Hutch best offer. 43” x 22” Older, For Collector Needs Staining. for Sale Brand New $50 $75 Queen size bed $100 with cherry wood Traditional Fruit Excellent condition. (860)774-3309 Entertainment Center 860-935-9240 508-397-5289 Black chrome and glass frame, $700. Wood Dining 2 Klipsch RF-5 floor Christmas China standing speakers. asking $500 or BO. Pine Headboard & Call (508)347-2764 $10 Modine Forced Hot Room Table Yamaha RX-595 receiver, Call (860)377-7549 or Shenandoah with 2 extension leaves, 2 Yamaha CDC-755 5 disc Air Furnace Footboard (860)928-1135 Double-Sized, With Rails. Wood Stove Sound System arm chairs, 4 sides. Excellent cd changer, Sony RDC-W 508-735-9493 170,000 BTU. Excellent Takes 20" to 24" logs. condition, $1300. CD-R/RW, 4 component condition. Set up for natural Oak Entertainment Also With Matching Dresser High End Home & Dresser With Asking $150 or best offer Traditional Fruit Wood stereo cabinet. All Like New gas. $600 or best offer. (860)928-4015 Theatre With components Black. *Glass Call (860)774-3771 Center Mirror. with Inlaid Entertainment Solid Cherry Crib $250 Asking $250 breaking power with Shopsmith Saw Receiver Armoire superb sound quality. Converts To Toddler Bed. Mother-of-the-Bride 36” TV Mahogany Pineapple Pair McIntosh THX loud $600. Pictures emailed on Paid $750 With Attachments Gown $250 Headboard & Footboard speakers, McIntosh THX Oak Computer Desk request. Best Asking $300 For Sale center speakers, MX (Miller Will Include Mattress Deep purple, size 24, Full Sized With Rails. Fair $200. offer over $600. Absolutely beautiful. $100. Loveseat/Recliner To Good Condition Includes Wood Lathe, and Kreisel THX ($100 Value) Maroon, $400 Drill Press, Table Saw, subwoofer, Yamaha Upright freezer (508)868-1619 Call 401-392-3171 (860)774-0464 (From 1920’s) $50. Kid’s Recliner Asking $175 And Converts To Sander. RX-V3200 Receiver, remote control. Rarely used. Craftsman Garden Tractor Moving Must Sell Blue, $50 Table With Tile Top Asking $500 Like New! 860-617-0182 Paid $6000 baggers, mulcher and trailer. Hot Tub Large Two-Level Light Garden Leisure 6 Seater Hoover Commercial Vacuum 4 Chairs Asking $750 FIRM Works great $600. ‘07 model; 6 person, 32 jets, Oak Coffee Table Hot Tub with lounger, $100 $100 Call Ken (508)234-3042 (860)974-9950 with all options. Waterfall, Snow Tires $125 $3800/BO. 7’ Artificial Christmas Tree Maple Headboard & aroma-therapy, lighting, with Footboard With Rails 4 P225-60-R17. Tires like Trailer cover, full warranty. Brand Weider Pro 9940 dual weight $50 Speedaire Air Good Condition bench, $150. Twin Sized $50 new, winter ‘07. $300 or best 8’ x 10’, For Hauling new in wrapper. Cost $7000, 8’ x 11’ Karastan 508-450-1054 offer. Compressors Furniture, Etc. sell for $3800. Trampoline, $75. 508-764-3625 Oriental Rug Call (508)234-7930 3 ph 30 & 80 gallon. Onan $700 Call (860)244-9544 Brand new computer Oak Entertainment Generators 5k W. Scale 1k New Fringe & armoire, $450. Pool Table Stackable Washer Professionally Cleaned Center 8’, 3/4” Slate Brunswick, Snowblowers lbs. Best offer on all listings. Please call & Dryer Inflatable Boat $350 Oak King Bedroom Set Drop Pockets. Toro, model 521, electric Call (508)347-1223 Good Condition (508)404-5470 start, 5HP, 21”, $50. West Marine 9 Ft. Boat With Call Rich Oak Table $3700 New. $200 Oars And Footpump. (3) Craftmatic Twin Beds Sell For $2250 John Deere Spinet Piano and 508-826-2029 Moving Sale 26” with Briggs and Stratton 860-234-0063 Motorguide 47lb Thrust Desk 860-887-5933 Bench Electric Motor. West Marine 2 couch and chair sets, $300 Shredder motor. $50. Lionel Train Set each. Miscellaneous bed- Call (860)974-1841 $800. Country Blue plaid Deep Cell Battery With Layout Table And Exercise Bike Pro Wrestling Troy-Built 4 With Charger. room furniture, best loveseat and chair. $450. Accessories offer. Oreck Vacuum & Mats Wilson ladies clubs, bag, Cycle $495 $280 Solid Mahogany Call 860-230-8542 Call (774)766-0359 Shampooer $75 cart, $200. All excellent Gasoline-cultivator. 6 Ft Book Shelf Singer Sewing Machine New Venting Skylight $100 Dining Room condition. Will consider Excellent condition. $25 Moving Sale And Much More! New Closet Doors $75 Table reasonable offers. $175.00. Jackie Kennedy Call 860-779-0947 Computer Desk $45 Call (508)867-8532 Call (508)892-8623 Doll NordicTrack Ski Machine 860-974-1396 Bunk-Bed & Desk $125 w/Leaf(extends to 72"), Living Room Couch Good Condition. New Tire On BMW Wheel one-armed chair, Spinnet Piano In original box by Franklin $75 Oak Roll-top Desk $125 Five side chairs and Buffet Mint. Includes accessories, And Matching Chair 7 drawers, 7 cubbies, very TV and Surround Floral Design Fabric Plus: Lots Of Old Records, (4) Saab Alloy Wheels & (62"wx36"Tx17.5 D) (Steinert) display case and stand. Canning Jars, New Shoes good condition, $200. Tires $140 $1000. Sunfish sailboat Certificates of authenticity. $150 Call (508)478-7577 Both pieces in excellent System (Size 9), Stainless 860-933-3694 condition sell together for w/trailer, $700. Jenny Lind 32” Sony Trinitron TV $350. Selling for $100 or best offer. 413-245-9001 Restaurant-Style Pans, after 3pm 860-774-1950 3/4 bed, $250. Sailboard & Call (860)774-7194 $500.00 Extended warranty good until Collector Plates From sail (new), $500. Dresser set, 5/31/09. Bradford Exchange, Oak Table Reese Sliding 860-935-5981 $200. Player piano w/rolls, Round With Four Chairs Surround system Jenny Lind Or Living Room Set Very Cheap! $600. Lexmark including dvd player $400. Nancy And One Leaf. 5th Wheel Hitch Solid Oak Breakfront printer, $50. 90” Sofa $300 with goose neck attachment, Call (508)943-0089 Spool Bed Love Seat 508-867-3900 75” High x 46” Wide. Call Karen (508)885-3192 3/4 bed with spring and rails Call 860-963-7880 rails all hardware, Good Condition. in good condition. Asking Oriental Rug NEW Motorized instructions included. $50 Square Dancing $150. (Machine-Made) Pool Heater $600/bo Twin Loft Bed Provincial Hutch with glass 2 Matching End-Tables Scooter Extend your swimming Stihl 038AV Magnum II Electric Treadmill Outfits For Sale By Broyhill Chain Saw Folds Up For Storage, doors and shelves on top, 3 Take The Whole Set For From The Scooter Store. season. Aqua Comfort Heat Size Small & Medium. Built In Desk, With Light. shelves and doors below. Never Used Pump for above ground pool. 20 inch bar, home use only. Good Condition. Was $500 Good Condition, All Colors. 7 Drawers & Bookshelves. Carved in flowers, $300. $1000 Or Best Offer Asking $1000 OBO $1000 or best offer. $250/bo Asking $100 $10 A Set $225 (508)764-3625 508-867-9650 508-347-6561 Call (860)928-1377 860)774-6539 508-949-1283 Call 860-774-5262 860-779-2664 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, November 21, 2008 B9

203 SNOWMOBILES 205 BOATS 285 PET CARE 298 WANTED TO BUY 333 SURROGATE 454 HOME 505 APARTMENTS FOR 010 FOR SALE MOTHERS IMPROVEMENT RENT Two Arctic Cat 2006 Bayliner Unique Bar Snowmobiles Surrogate 1998 550 Cougar DLX 185 Runabout Out Of Town Solid Oak with lighted 135 I/O HP w/extended swim Mothers Wanted Owner? stained glass canopy, brass 2000 EFI 580 ZL platform, custom cover, Established Surrogacy top and foot rail, 2 chairs, Both Electric Start, trailer, coast guard safety Program seeks loving 72” high, 64” wide, 22” deep. Reverse, Liquid Cooled. Need Help Managing package, used at most 20 women to carry couples’ Your Property? $1200 or BO. 2000 Karavan Enclosed hours. $13,750. biological babies 21-45, prior Call (508)450-5836 Trailer, Spare Tires, Etc. Call (508)868-1972 birth experience required, Need Help With non-smokers, generous Tenant Placement? Upright Piano Package Deal: Paying Top compensation. Good Condition $4500 OBO 1-888-363-9457 2006 Polar Kraft www.reproductivelawyer.com Gutter Cleaning $150 Also, Kodiak V 178 SC Dollar 860-779-3749 Collet Communicators New Owners! For Silver Coins, & Repairs $150 Great Family Boat. From 75 Cents Tubing, Skiing, Fishing. New Energy! Silver Dollars, 400 SERVICES Used Furniture Gold Coins, Per Foot end table, $20; Call After 6pm Excellent On Gas, New Stuff! Available 7 Days A Week! 860-779-9780 Paper Money. Cash only please! Trailers Easily. Also: 17’8”, 92” Beam Call (774)922-4004 Boarding Also Wanted: 400 SERVICES Window Washing 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Yahama 115HP Utility Trailer Four Stroke Engine Luxury suites, Silver & Gold Jewelry Rooftop Leaf Removal (5 year full warranty) walks, treats, & one on Paid $2600 1994 Sea-Doo And Silverware. 402 GENERAL SERVICES 774-318-1021 Asking $1500 Minn Kota Trolling Motor one playtimes available. Bombardier SP94 (70lb thrust) Banks Recommend Us! 774-922-3768 Providing Realty Management Services 508-765-5763 With Trailer Tons Of Extras! This Boat Natural foods We Travel To You! Is Loaded! To Eastern Connecticut & Very Nice Excellent Condition, Runs Reiki FREE Honest Appraisals A&H Central Massachusetts. Oak China Closet Great. Seat Just Recovered, $27,000 New Prompt Cash Payments Low Hours On Jet Pump. Flower Essences JUNK 500 REAL ESTATE • ALL PHASES OF Lighted mirrored back. Two REDUCED!!! Selling Coins & Has Been Winterized, Will Yours For $17,000 Feng Shui PROPERTY MANAGEMENT glass shelves on top, two Need Cover. Currency At Attractive • QUALITY APARTMENTS drawers on bottom. Beautiful Boat! Must See! REMOVAL 501 REAL ESTATE $1600 Prices! FOR RENT Measures Dan Kenney Daycare WANTED Call Deb MASONRY • TENANT PLACEMENT 72 1/2”H, 34 1/2 ”W, 17” D. 508-965-7077 508-527-3820 Daily/weekly rates Asking $450 L&L Coin SERVICES Call (860)779-7838 205 BOATS Call Thomas MOVING • RENTAL PROPERTY 25 Foot Godfrey Training 508-450-1282 CLEANING & ACQUISITIONS Wedding Dress 14’ Starcraft Sanpan Pontoon Basic-Advanced 36-38 Main Street In sealed box. White with Aluminum Deep-V Group or private veil, worn once. $200 or Boat DEMOLITION Southbridge, MA best offer. “Quabbin Special” 115 HP Yamaha outboard (860)256-7582 Call (508)248-6601 Comes With Trailer, 18 HP engine, Royal aluminum 300 HELP WANTED Mercury, Downrigger, canopy with skylights, dual Experienced caring staff ************** ______Weider Pro 240 Fishfinder, Bilge Pump, batteries with switch, Tours 10am-4pm EQUAL HOUSING Windshield, Canopy Top. docking lights, S/S ladder, 310 GENERAL HELP *APARTMENTS* Weight Bench Plus Many Extras. Ski tow bar. $9600. Other times by appt. OPPORTUNITY With Exercera Vinyl $1895 Or Best Offer. Call (508)943-5682 please! WANTED * AVAILABLE * Barbell Set (150#) Call For Pics/Details Clean Out ************** Maria Ave. Brand New In Boxes 508-885-6171 508-987-0077 Attics, Garages, All real estate advertising in 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, First $75 Honda Outboard this newspaper is subject to 10 Horsepower 205 Federal Hill Cellars, Houses, Floor Garden-Style Condo Call (860)923-3833 The Federal Fair Housing Act $900 16’ Hurricane $650 Domino’s Apartments, of 1968, which makes it Road Offices, Stores, Etc. Tri-Hull Minnkota 40 Pound illegal to advertise any North Street Welding Cable Oxford, MA Pizza 2 Bedroom, Second Floor $2 per foot. New. Ford 2.3L I/O, trailer, $2500 Thurst Trolling Motor Appliances preference, limitation or $60 Immediate Openings discrimination based on race, $700 Call (860)935-9193 Trolling Motor, www.starwoodpetresort.com Demolition color, religion, sex, handicap, 2 Bedroom, First Floor Electric Winch, Evinrude Firestone 205/70/R15 Now hiring drivers for Webster location. Small Buildings familial status (number of $725 Whirlpool Electric Tanks, Bimini Top, Never Used children and or pregnancy), '96 Conversion Van, $20 Full-time & Part-time ATTN: Landlords Coombs Street Stove Earn excellent money Or House Owners national origin, ancestry, age, One Bedroom, Kenmore washer & Kenmore Black Water Pipe, Brimfield 286 LIVESTOCK marital status, or any Gas Grill, Chiminea. while having fun! Clean & Third Floor upright freezer. $50.00 each. 203-574-0692 intention to make an such $575 Call (860)974-1352 518-480-1143 Call Paint Interiors preference, limitation or Bagged Shavings Gary (Webster) We Do The Work! discrimination. This Whirlpool Tub 17 Foot Glastron Johnson Outboard (508)949-1330 newspaper will not Kiln-Dried Pine knowingly accept any $200 Motor Paper Bags. 10% Discount Sierra 177 4.3 With This Ad advertising for real estate Putnam Glass Table $50 4H.P. around 1979 model, 3.25 Cubic Feet that is in violation of the law. One, 2 bedroom apartment. Mercruiser I/O have service manual. Bought Call Headboard $50 $4.75 Each (No Limit) Our readers are hereby 1st floor, clean, porch, good Fireplace $100 Only 156 Hours On on Ebay. Children bought a Pick Up In Residential 800-844-0034 informed that all dwellings location, parking, no utilities, Freezer $200 Engine new Mercury for me. Had advertising in this newspaper Vacuum $10 Power Steering, Trim tune up at Action Marine. West Brookfield Locked storage room Counselors are available on and equal available. $750 monthly. Swivel Chair $25 Control, AM/FM Radio, Ran once. $400. Rock Valley Farm opportunity basis. To 5’x8’ Rugs $30 Soft Top, Mooring Cover, Call (860)5329 or cell 508-867-2508 2nd shift; complain about $775 with locked storage. Stove $75 w/Glastron Trailer, Skis, (508)314-6373 Auburn & Webster Call The discrimination call The Call (401)710-9046 Door $50 & Southbridge, full and Department of Housing and Or (401)465-5679 Table $40 Vest & Etc., Maintenance part time. Group homes Junk Man Manuals and Supplies Larson 1997 Urban Development “HUD” TV Cabinet $50 295 BUILDING SUPPLIES working with people with toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. $8000 developmental disabilities. FREE BBQ 508-347-5782 Ski-Boat For the N.E. area, call HUD For More Info Call 19 Foot, With Volvo Penta Direct care position. REMOVAL ad 617-565-5308,. The toll White Wedding 413-245-7501 Engine. With Trailer. Harvey Windows HS/GED, driver’s license, Removal of Metal, free number for the hearing SOUTHBRIDGE $7000 orientation training impaired is 1-800-927-9275 New - Still Wrapped required. Appliances, Gown 508-373-8413 (2) Big 41 1/2 x 57 Furniture, TV’s. BRAND NEW 1980 Galaxy R.O. Double Hung, Call 505 APARTMENTS FOR Never Worn 508-943-0700 ext 115 Construction APARTMENTS! Size 8, long sleeves beaded Bowrider Mercury 5hp Vinyl, White materials Cellars & RENT and lace. Terra mid length 17’ Ski/Fishing., Fiberglass Both For $300 2 Bedrooms/$775. Hull, I/O Merc Cruiser Outboard Attics cleaned. vale, cathedral vale, slip. Paid 508-278-7835 Demolition of small Available now. $1400 for all, asking $800 or Engine. Includes Cover perfect, $750. Sales Pros Stove, refrigerator and best offer. Call And Trailer. Force 4 rigid inflatable, alum. Tired of working bell to bell? buildings, Tires. Brookside Good Condition. 10ft dinghy, $300. Road king Earn the income you want Leaves & brush dishwasher included. (508)-365-8528 Asking $2500 trailer (dinghy/jetski) 14ft, and have control of Secure building. perfect. $500. Steel Buildings removed. Small Terrace Women’s & Teen’s 508-885-5549 Super Discounts your time. Residential Moves. Off-street parking. Call (860)881-9052 Complete: Foundation, Call (860)467-4965 Affordable 2 Bedroom NO Pets. Clothing 1980 Grady Permit Plans Furnaces Removed Excellent Condition. Clothes, Apartments For Rent. Call (508)765-5852 White 24’ 265 FUEL/WOOD Can Erect Check-our-down-to- Spacious, Fully Boots, Pocketbooks, Etc. www.src-grp.com 508-278-5745 With 235 Johnston Motor STAFFING earth prices first! Applianced. (Overhauled 2004) And Source #0YL Airtight Wood Stove Phone: 860-923-6970 Weekends also! A/C In Every Unit! Excellent condition SOURCE, Inc. Wood Stove Holes Claw Break-Away Starting at $696 Southbridge Vermont Castings Resolute Trailer. Standard best offer. Currently Recruiting For: All of Central Mass First Floor, Renovated $1595 Electronic, Cabin. Call (860)963-1929 or 1st/2nd/3rd Shifts and Connecticut • On-Site Laundry Five-Room Apartment In Call 508-347-3292 (508)397-1640 297 CHILD CARE Machine Operators Many Extras. Needs • Basketball Court Well-Maintained Home. Leave Message Cosmetic Work. Material Handlers 508-347-7804 Stove & Refrigerator or Wood/Coal Stove $10,000 OBO Picker/Packers • Playground Included. Danielson, CT FIREWOOD Dr. Day Care’s Assemblers 413-262-5082 • Pool $675/Month Gibraltar With Blower 401-487-8677 Bousquet Real Estate Attached. Part time & Full Fill Line Operators INCOME LIMITS APPLY 6 month seasoned (508)765-5411 $500 BRO 1986 Bow Rider $200 picked-up. Time Rates Warehouse Workers Section 8 Welcome Class 3 Trailer 170HP I/O Mercruiser with $250 delivered Free breakfast and lunch. We CT & MA Areas Office Open From: Hitch Bike Rack EZload trailer. Great shape. 3 month seasoned accept CT care 4 kids. FALL Holds 4 Bikes. Call (508)826-2926 $175 picked-up. Call (401)647-7421 Pre-Employment Drug Monday-Friday $100 BRO $225 delivered. drdaycare.com Screen, Background CLEANUPS 9:00am to 5:00pm Southbridge 774-289-1226 Woodstock Check, HS/GED Weekend & Evening One Bedroom Apartment 1992 Sunbird May Be Required! Gutters & Eaves Cleaned (508)450-3537 Leaves & Brush Appointments Very Plush & Modern, Wooden Available Fully Applianced. 19’ with trailer 298 WANTED TO BUY Removed Cuddy cabin, fully equipped, Walk-Ins Welcome! Trees Cut Quilt Frame Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Brookside Terrace Two Bedroom Apartment 3 Rail System - Folds low hours on engine. Trees Trimmed All Hardwood Floors. Very good condition. $7,900. Firewood Fertilizing & Liming 11 Village Drive Down. 2 Swing Arm Washer/Dryer Connection. Call 508-885-3689 Cut-Split RECRUITING AT: Snowplowing Southbridge,MA 01550 Lamps Included $255/Green Refrigerator & Stove. WorkForce Central Call Dave Off-Street Parking. Quilting Area Is 18” x 72” 1998 16ft Lund $265/Seasoned $ Southbridge, MA For Photos, 508-347-7804 Pro-Sport per cord ROSS RECYCLING DECEMBER 2nd Heat & Hot Water Included Use This URL: Order early there may 10am-12pm 508-867-2564 774-230-0680 www.flickr.com/photos/ Anniversary Edition Fish/Ski, be a shortage later! We Pay More!! (Cell) 413-262-5082 (508)764-7675 mlm7154/sets 90HP, low maintenance (508)765-4840 Staffing Source, Inc. Call 860-963-7932 trailer, depth finder, full top, All Scrap Metals, Offers Medical, Dental, storage cover, original prop, Dudley Cars, Trucks Vision, Life Insurance, First Floor, One Bedroom. Sturbridge XBOX 360 excellent condition. $11,250. Holiday & Vacation Pay! Saunders & Call (508)347-6340 Jotel 400F Batteries, New Kitchen Floor, New Sturbridge Heights Premium Woodstove Referral Bonuses! Bathroom, New Carpet. (Hall Road) 20GB hard drive 2 wireless Copper Wire, Sons Roofing Off-Street Parking, 2001 Aquatron Like new, $1500. Hearthmate Appliances... 107 Providence Street Talk to the owner 2 bedroom. Heat included. controllers, 1 wireless woodstove, great shape, Belding Mill Complex Washer/Dryer Hookups, headset, 2 games, (Skate & 18’ with Trailer directly. I’m on the job from Nice Area. First, last and security. $500. 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Putnam, CT start to finish. $795 per month. Halo). Excellent condition, 2 Bimini top, depth fish finder. Call (774)696-0387 Phone: 860-963-2033 x0 $580/Month month old. Asking $450 Excellent shape, maintained Putnam, CT 06260 Fax: 860-963-2069 Call Bill Toll Free Call 508-248-9609 1 year lease required. for all. my mechanic. Only 100 putnam@staffing 1-866-961-ROOF Call (508)729-3429 Call (508)278-3317 hours on boat. NADA value Shenandoath 860-928-7165 sourceusa.com $8630 before extras. Skis, www.staffingsourceusa.com 508-765-0100 towables all extras valued Wood Stove Online Applications MA Reg # 153955 River Mill 100 GENERAL over $1200. Buy now. Great condition. Asking Coming Soon! CT Reg # 0609329 Webster $7600. $250. Call (508)987-1475 $$$$ Fully Insured Free Estimates 1st floor 3 room, 1 bedroom Call (860)928-2477 References Available Village apartment newly renovated. 107 MISC. FREE *Now Accepting All Major N. Grosvenordale, CT Stove and refrigerator 2004 Larson 281 FREE PETS 325 PROFESSIONAL Credit Cards* Very Spacious included. off street parking, Runabout $525 per month. First and FREE WOOD Free 6 Year old 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Bowrider BRANCH 442 LICENSED DAY Apartments security required. No dogs. CASH PAID Credit check and references PALLETS 17.6’, Mercruiser 3.0L Male Yellow Lab MANAGER CARE For your unwanted required. You pick up. Monday thru 135HP I/O motor. Includes Looking for an experienced ONE MONTH Friday 8am-noon. 2005 trir. Full cover w/bimini, Mix musical instruments *************** Call (860)935-9177 Free to good home, raised in any condition! Branch Manager to excel in Stonebridge Press AM/FM/CD player, depth business development and Per CT General FREE RENT finder. Plus extras. Mint with kids, no dogs. Well 25 Optical Drive trained and neutered with all *Guitars*Amplifiers*Drums* willing to take a leadership Statutes 19e-87b-5g, Rents starting at $525 (located behind Southbridge condition. $13,000. Saxes*Trumpets* role in community Call (508)278-9259 vet care up to date. Moving all advertisements for *Must Income Qualify* Hotel & Conference Center) and can’t take. *Keyboards*Pro Audio*Etc. organizations and participate Daycare Services in Section 8 Vouchers Call (508)769-5024 Call: 508-765-9352 in community events. Accepted 2004 Sweetwater The successful candidate the state of Webster 200 GEN. BUSINESS Pontoon Boat Open Mon-Sat must have a Bachelors Connecticut must 283 PETS (10-6) Degree in related field or a include your •Recently Remodeled Well kept, 20 foot, seats 11. 339 Main Street minimum of five to seven Building Exteriors Prospect NOWMOBILES 25 Yamaha 4 stroke/< 100 Southbridge, MA 01550 years of experience as a license/registration 203 S hours. Asking $9750. Lovebird Cages • Close to 395 gordonlasalle.com bank branch manager. number. 2002 800 Polaris Call (508)344-3075 Many Types, Includes A This individual will also be • Adjacent to Riverside Estates X-Package Variety Of Bird Toys. responsible for loan Park 2006 17’ Maxum Breeding Boxes, Supplies origination, meeting sales Low Mileage. GREAT Shape! & Information. IF YOU THINK •On-site professional 1 & 2 Bedroom $3500 OBO Boat Musical goals, supervising staff and management and All Offers Considered. overseeing the daily Apartments. Call Bob with Karavan trailer bimini All Calls Returned. Instruments In maintenance staff 508-248-2962 top w/boot cockpit & bow operations of the branch. 1 Month Free Rent Spencer Strong PC skills including DUCT well covers power steering, 774-745-0173 Any Condition Please call 2005 Arctic Cat AM/FM stereo, CD player w/4 CASH PAID MS Word, Excel, and CLEANING INVOLVES A (860)923-3919 Now Available: speakers, mercruiser I/O PowerPoint are also Historical Buildings F7 Snowmobile sellyourmusicalinstruments.com required. for more information 135HP motor. $15,500. Local Affiliates: Low Miles, Real Fast. (860)974-3334 or Pure Bred Please send letter of Must Income Qualify Wonderland Comics interest and resume to: BIRD, SECTION 8 CERTIFICATES (860)377-0574 Southbridge 2005 Arctic Cat 112 Main Street The Citizens National Bank WELCOME Puppies Putnam, CT YOU NEED AN EXPERT FROM 2 bedroom carriage house Over thirty breeds available. Attn: Human Resource 440 Z-Model 71 Chris Craft 31ft (Ask For Dana) Department OUR EASY-TO-USE in nicest part of Southbridge. Health checked/guaranteed. 860-963-1027 Beamed ceilings. Nice! Call Snowmobile Flybridge Cruiser State licensed. P.O. Box 6002 ONLINE DIRECTORY. twin 327 engines sleeps 6, Gordon Music Putnam, CT 06260 Private location in quiet Like Brand New! www.laughlinkennel.com neighborhood. parking. (508)943-9567 full head and shower, all 339 Main Street An equal opportunity All local. $7500 For Both fiberglass. $7350. Laughlin Kennel Southbridge, MA All the time. $850. employer Call (508)615-6513 E.H.O. 508-987-9313 Call (508)333-1790 Call 508-987-7161 508-765-9352 Member FDIC ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com B10 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS Friday, November 21, 2008

510 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE 530 HOUSES FOR SALE 546 CEMETARY LOTS 546 CEMETARY LOTS 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES 550 MOBILE HOMES COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS Two Cemetery 1983 Mobile Home Cocoa Beach Lots 14’x70’, Liberty Brand. Retiring? Sturbridge Retirement Southbridge Time Share Two Bedroom, Community Desirable Maria Ave Worcester County All Remodeled With Think Of A Mobile Home First week in October on the CEMETERY In A Beautiful Park In Completely Rebuilt In 2002. Location! beach, see the Rockets at Memorial Park Attached Screenhouse. Webster Spacious Two Bedroom, In Paxton Sturbridge. New Floors, Walls, Doors, For Rent Cape Canaveral. $2000. LOTS: Park Share Included. Windows, Kitchen Cabinets, Two Bath, Garden-Style $69,000 OBO Two Bedrooms, One And Condo. Featuring Large Call (860)774-2755 Two in the $900 For Each, One Half Bath, Deck, Patio, Bathroom. Carpeting On All Starting At Living Room, Dining Area Garden of Valor $1800 For Both OPEN HOUSE New Roof, New Windows, Floors Except Kitchen & $2.00 Per With Sliders To Deck, Fully at Worcester Memorial Sunday, October 19th And Many Updates. Bath. New Vinyl Siding. 546 CEMETARY LOTS Call Cheryl Square Foot! Applianced Kitchen. Park in Paxton. Noon-2pm seerealtor.com 508-735-9639 Move-In Condition. $1500/best offer. 413-245-4181 508-867-5043 $89,500 9000 sq.ft. A Great Buy At 3 Lots Please call 508-347-8791 6500 sq.ft. $119,900 Pine Grove 508-885-5133 Worcester County Brookfield Temporary 3400 sq.ft. Bousquet Real Estate Memorial Park 508-765-5411 55 Plus Community. 2500 sq.ft. Cemetery Garden of the Cross Nanatomqua Mobile Storage 1000 sq.ft. Whitinsville, MA 2 lots side by side. Price Sturbridge Problems? All Adjoining, Side-By-Side. Home Park. 7500 sq.ft Cemetery Plots at $3500 for both. 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, $99,900 Utilize This 14x70 525 HOUSES FOR RENT Good Location Near Call (508)721-8924 (Park Share Included) (Free-Standing) Front/Path. Worcester County Carport, Screen Porch, Mobile Home! Charming, Move-In Ready. 2500 sq.ft Asking $1100 Each Memorial Park Worcester County New Appliances, Large Rooms, Plenty Southbridge Or $3000 For All 3 New Roof. Fully Applianced, C/A, Open Of Open Space. (Free-Standing) in Heritage I. 2 lots. $1200. Memorial Park, Floor Plan. Two Bedrooms, Lebanon Hill Area 508-234-5389 Call (508)987-6180 508-892-7228 First $2500 Call Owner Lovely Five-Room, Two One Large Bath. Paxton 774-262-7307 Maintenance Free. Shaded. Takes It Away 508-753-3670 Bedroom Home. Renovated 4 lots in the Garden of the (860)774-6989 & Ready For Immediate Monthly Fee $180. Cemetery Lot Cross, which is the oldest Brookfield Includes Taxes, Cable Occupancy. garden in the park. Value Nanatomqua Mobile A Must See At $900/Month For Sale Cemetery Plots TV And More! $7000, asking $6000. Home Park Why Rent? Bousquet Real Estate Worcester County Memorial Worcester County Memorial Will sell separately. 515 CONDOS-RENT/SALE Park, Paxton; 2 Person, (55 And Over) 860-315-7122 Year Round (508)765-5411 Park, Paxton, MA. Call (508)892-8685 Garden Of Heritage II, 609B, Garden Of Faith. 2 Bedroom with 1-1/2 or Winter 2 Lots (1 & 2) $1400 OBO (For Both) 550 MOBILE HOMES Bath, Living Room, Large $1500 For Both Currently Sells For $2100 Kitchen, Laundry Room Direct From WCMP. Sturbridge Home Woodstock Valley Call 508-347-3884 14x70 Mobile With New Appliances, This 1475 sq. ft. 2 Southbridge Lakefront Home Leave Message If No Answer Please Call Mobile Home 55+ And Door To Back Porch. 1 Bedroom, Ideal bedroom 2 full bath, fully Condo For Sale By On Witches Woods Lake. 508-892-1679 Home furnished, like new home W/56ft addition which REDUCED Location, Close To Owner Direct Waterfront, Two $79,900 inside and out, is in a 2 bedroom. Fully Bedroom. Victorian Cottage. Cemetery Lots includes 24x12 den, 14x12 Everything. New Floors, beautiful 55 and older applianced, gas heat, A View of The Lake From work room w/sink and 18ft 508-868-4662 Carpets, Paint, Windows, gated community. It’s central air, security Every Room! for Sale Garden of Prayer porch w/handicapped ramp. Shower, Cabinets & located in Fort Pierce, FL., system, storage, elevator. Dead-End Road, Quiet Worcester County Memorial 3 lots, side by side, buy two Large hallways/doors, for Mobile Home Counters. Newer Furnace, just minutes from beaches Immediate occupancy. Neighborhood. Park-Paxton, MA for $2000 and get the third wheelchair. New For Sale A/C & More. and great fishing. Many Rent/rent with option. $975/Month Plus Utilities 2 Lots (#408A) available in free. Choice ground. roof/windows. $98K plus other extras. $79,900. Security Required. the beautiful Garden of Valor Worcester county memorial park share. Dayville CT Washer/Dryer. Call (774)230-7216 12 Conrads Park $37,500 Make an offer. 860-933-5765 II. $5,000 for both. park, Paxton MA. Bill, (508)347-5463 Call (508)779-0311 860-786-7186 Call (508)987-0531 Call (508)234-7116 (860)774-8884 508-347-7027 Aut motive

705 AUTO ACCESSORIES 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Truck Rails 720 CLASSICS 725 AUTOMOBILES 2003 Ford 725 AUTOMOBILES Chrome Tube For 8’ Bed 700 AUTOMOTIVE A-1 Condition Great Condition 2000 Chevy Mustang Mach 1 1989 Lincoln Third Row Antique Black Azure Blue with Black 4 new Yokohama $95 For Set Malibu leather. 18K miles, like brand Town Car UTO CCESSORIES Jaguar 705 A A High Speed Rain Bench Seat GM Chrome V6, 126k Miles, A/C, new. Couple after Tuned Up Engine. About 7k For Ford Expedition 1972 XJ6. Body, paint and Power Everything. CD Player. market parts. $17,500. Miles On Engine, Car In Good 4 Cooper Weather Tires Slotted Wheels chrome nearly perfect, New $2000 OBO Call (508)987-8486 Running Condition. (Eddie Bauer) 15”, 5-Lug Bolt Pattern Michelin pin stripe tires and Master S/T Tires 195-50-R15/82V on mint 5 Tan Leather, Excellent MUST SELL! Must Sell As I Am Not Bolt American Racing For Full-Size GM. many spare parts. 508-762-6773 Able To Drive For Steel Belted, 205/65 R15 Condition. Best Reasonable Offer. 2000 Ford Like New $150 Wheels. Fits Accord, Sentra, $200 Set Of 4 Medical Reasons. Camry, Corolla, Miata, Neon Fits Model Years ‘97-’02 Call Tom (Spencer) Taurus SES Appx. 30 mpg(Highway). 4 Cooper Weather and many more. $150 454 Complete (774)745-0173 1997 Chevy 3.0L V6, Loaded, Can be seen at 7 Church Rd Master S/T Snow Call Tom ask if they will fit 860-935-0039 GM Block Blazer 4x4 Ice Cold A/C. in Eastford. Groove Tires your car. With Fuel Injection Used Motor Ready To $1995 Asking $1100 OBO 225/55 R17 Best Reasonable Offer $1200 725 AUTOMOBILES Be Installed. Vehicle Is 860-974-1190 Spencer Like New $200 508-259-8805 In Good Condition 1996 Saturn SL 508-867-2560 774-745-0173 Truck Cap 1999 Audi A4 1.8T NEW PRICE $800 4-Cylinder, Cold A/C, Great 1988 Mercedes Evenings 6’ 4” Sedco, “Ford Style”, 82k Miles. 19” Chrome Call Anytime On Gas, CD System. Fiberglass Truck Cap. Front 715 AUTO SERVICES Wheels, Body Kit, Custom 774-230-3504 Very Reliable - Must See! 300 SEL Snowplow & Side Sliding Windows, $1495 OBO 6 cylinder, excellent Western 7’ Steel Junk Cars & Paint, Plus Many Extras. Locking Rear Door, Clamps 774-208-3313 condition, automatic. $2500 Tires & Rims Good To Great Trucks Wanted Asking $9,800 2005 Chrysler or best offer. Black custom rims and & Seal. Colored Red. or best offer Condition Taken off Toyota Tacoma Pacifica 1999 Acura Gold Yokohama tires, 16x7, Fits Tacoma 1997-2004 Large Trucks & (508)717-9244 AWD, 138k Miles, Mostly 1999 Ford Ranger 205/55R16C $995 OBO Extra-Cab. Equipment Highway. New Tires, Great Extended Cab Pickup Edition Sell $275 or best offer. 860-923-9047 $400 Family Car, Well Maintained. V6, 4.0L Coupe, Red with Brown Call (860)974-1043 860-974-1349 Cash Paid 2002 BMW 325ci $6500 OBO 131,780 Miles. Recent leather interior, automatic, FREE REMOVAL Photos Available Tuneup, Tires, Brakes. excellent condition. $5000 or 401-965-8949 Convertible Call Bill & Andrea Runs Well. best offer. Excellent Condition. 860-377-0396 $3500 Call (860)963-1929 or 38,883 Miles. Automatic 860-928-1064 (Book Value $6000+) (508)397-1640 720 CLASSICS Transmission With Sports 860-923-1848 I’M PRETTY SURE Shift Mode. Grey Leather 2005 Corvette 1981 Mercedes 1989 BMW 325i Heated Seats. Car Is Loaded. Benz 240D Red convertible new black Harmon-Kardon Sound 1998 Ford top new transmission, Coupe Original Owner System, Premium 17K miles, auto, Contour LX automatic, runs perfect, Wheels, Etc. Blue. Reliable, Runs Great, $4,000 THAT THE CHASSIS OF $5500. Call (413)245-4587 GPS, OnStar, etc. $19,999 Excellent condition. 133k. Good Tires, 860-774-0587 Contact Josh REDUCED! Recent Brake Job. 1990 Mustang GT 1985 Buick 508-885-7085 Asking $28,000. $1700 Or Best Offer MUST SELL! 508-892-9212 Convertible Riviera 2005 Buick Call (508)397-6409 Burgundy paint with Black Must Sell My Beautiful, 1997 Ford top. Runs/sounds great. Just Restored Pride & Joy! Century tuned up. Everything works. YOUR CAR New tires, new brake job, 2007 Dodge Explorer XLT 135k Original Miles. Pretty Ready for Spring/Summer Blue With Black Landau Runs excellent. Loaded. Charger SXT 85k Miles, Loaded, cruising. $4500. Roof. Plush Interior. $5,000 Only 1,400 Miles, Pearl-Coat One Owner. $3500 Call Charlie Mechanically Good. 774-230-0899 Red, Grey Interior. 3.5L V6, (401)523-5670 $2500 OBO Scott’s Riding Lots Of Toys. NO Bank Lien Lawn Tractor SHOULDN’T BE 508-476-1721 $19,595 OBO 1967 Mustang 2003 Buick Must See! 20HP, 48” Mower Deck, 1962 Buick Sharon 774-287-2031 With Bagger. $800 Coupe Century 860-382-5928 289 C.I. 3 speed manual Electra 225 Silver, runs well, A/C, cruise transmission, 63K original TOUCHING THE GROUND. 4-Door, Excellent Running & control. Automatic car 2004 Dodge miles, excellent condition. Body Condition. 36k Original starter. $3700. Intrepid 1995 Geo Prizm $14,500 or best reasonable Miles. Light Grey. 2003 Dodge Ram 110K miles, Red, 4 door offer. Serious inquiries only Price Negotiable Excellent condition, one sedan, recently, please. Call Laurie 1500 owner, only 35,000 miles. reconditioned, new starter, Call (860)428-9455 508-450-5740 Extended cab, 4.7L, 4WD, $6000 firm. runs great. runs excellent, bed liner. Call Pat, (508)943-8712 Moving must sell quick!! 1997 Olds Regency $8995. $2500 or best offer. Nice solid driver 105K 1987 Chevy Call (508)347-7832 2000 Dodge Call (508)341-4434 or highway miles, loaded with Monte Carlo LS Caravan (860)857-4168 moonroof, needs nothing. BUT, I’M NO Light Blue, 2-door hard-top, 1999 Buick Park 56,000 miles, excellent Asking $3500. 5.0 V8 automatic, perfect condition. Non-smoker, 2001 Honda Call (860)974-3022 velour interior, 1-owner, Ave am/fm/cd, recent tires. 120K miles. Bought new at Loaded, like new, leather, Asking $4100. Accord 4-Door EX 1996 Oldsmobile Diamond Chevrolet. Very 122K miles. $4500. 1983 Lincoln Town V6 Auto With Leather. 118k good condition, Call (508)752-8683 Miles. Excellent Condition. Ciera runs great. $2500. Car Extra Set Of 4 Snow Tires. Navy Blue, good mechanical MECHANIC. (508)347-9386 20,000 miles, estate car. Kelly Bluebook Value $7950 condition, a few cosmetic 1993 Cadillac Excellent condition. Always Asking $7200 scratches. Asking $2400. 1984 Firebird SE garaged. $4500 or best offer. 508-248-6070 Call (860)928-2624 Fleetwood (508)317-7092 After 5pm H06, air, auto locks doors & Florida car. 46k miles, $500 Police windows. Cast wheels, regular gas; 17-18 in city 1999 Dodge Chapman. Best offer. 27-28 highway. Fully loaded, 2002 Lincoln Impounds! Call (617)872-3230 Light Blue with Light Grand Caravan Cars/Trucks From $500! Blue leather interior. $6200. 130k Miles LS V8 For listings 1973 Green Call (508)832-3029 or Asking $1200 OBO 800-559-4138 ext. 3468 VW Beetle (508)272-3433 Call Jeff ***MUST SELL*** FIND ONE WHO KNOWS 774-402-8222 Luxury-comfort-style-all-in 2008 Pontiac G5 Recent Engine, 508-347-7490 this Metallic Silver 2002 Good Tires 1989 Camaro RS Lincoln LS-Loaded with a V8. Brand New! Low Mileage. Best Offer 350 Auto, T-Tops. 1992 Dodge Automatic transmission, A/C, 2-Door Coupe, power heated memory seats, Midnight Blue. 413-245-3530 Too Many Extras Bought For $18,000 $3000 Stealth power windows, power 1966 Mustang Red, Mint Condition. locks, power mirrors, Sell For $14,500 1985 Merkuer $6500 OBO sunroof, leather interiors, 774-230-4485 1971 VW Beetle 5-Speed XRT4 508-347-3613 alloy wheels, alpine premium ON OUR Call (508)341-3910 Sunroof stereo, six disc CD, air bags 1987 Pontiac for information $2000 1985 Fire-Engine ABS tilt wheel cruise control. Safari Wagon This vehicle is in fabulous Full-Sized, One Owner. 80k 1967 GMC Red Mazda RX7 condition, must see. If you 1995 Toyota Supra 1.1L Rotary Engine. Miles, Excellent Condition. Twin-Turbo, Stock, 6-Speed. Dump Truck are in the market for a $1200 Original. 60k, HM7700, V-6, 5-Speed & Mint Condition. Lincoln LS, don’t pass this Black-On-Black, Leather, 2-Speed Rear Single Owner, 54k Miles. one! Even and iPod Russo Coal/Wood Stove EASY-TO-USE Direct Connection... Excellent Condition Two-Owner Car. $2500 Always Garaged, No Rust, $50,000 FIRM Sunroof. $11,495 obo. Hardly Used. (860)428-3478 Runs Beautifully. Call 888-457-2333 $400 1973 Pontiac $5000 Call After 3pm ONLINE DIRECTORY Trans-Am 2004 Chevrolet 508-845-9237 2002 Lincoln LS 508-885-3036 4-Speed, With 455cu. White, Black/Tan, Leather, 40k, Burgundy Interior, Original, Monte Carlo LS Black/Grey, Excellent 2005 Ford Fully Loaded, Chrome 1987 SAAB 900 Matching Numbers. 90k. Needs some work but runs $50,000 FIRM Condition, 43k Miles. Focus ZX5 Rims/Grill/Rocker All local. $9500 Silver, Leather, 68k Miles. Panels/Pillars, well. $500 firm. 508-344-2660 508-987-1350 Tinted Glass, CD Changer, Brand New Snow Tires, Call (860)928-5116 Corvette A/C, Auto, PW/PS, Cruise. Extra Set Of 18” Chrome All the time. 1998 Chevrolet 30+ MPG. Real Clean! Rims with Tires. New 2008 Scion XB 1978 Anniversary Balance Of 100k Mile Brakes Silver, fully loaded, 8000 Black T-Top, 57k Miles. Malibu Warranty. miles, have title in hand, New Exhaust, Starter, Etc. New brakes and tires. $2700 $7900 Sharp Car! Mint! asking $12,500. ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com $5500 OBO or best offer. Charlton $13,500 obo If interested call Bonnie, 508-713-3513 Call (860)753-1103 508-248-6863 774-289-9074 (508)248-4568 after 6PM VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, November 21, 2008 B11 Aut motive

725 AUTOMOBILES 740 MOTORCYCLES 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 2001 Subaru 2005 Aquila 250 1996 Honda 2002 12x40 Park 2005 Fleetwood 1985 Wilderness 1996 Dodge 2003 Silverado Forrester Cruiser Goldwing SE Model RV PaceArrow 37A Camper Dakota Sport 2500 HD Standard, Recent Brakes, 356 miles, showroom Excellent condition, must (like brand new) on beautiful Motorhome Sleeps 6, Very Good Crew cab, 6.0, auto, 4x4, A/C, Roof Racks. Looks condition, bike can be seen see, loaded. Asking $10,500. lot in campground can be Condition Pickup grey, loaded, leather, & Runs Great. 18K miles, loaded, no at 364 Main Street, Oxford. Call Steve (860)963-9030 used for a full 6 months (15 pets/smokers. Two slide All Original Paperwork, 5 speed standard with 2.5 tonneau, chrome step, tow $5,500 OBO $2700. April-15 October every year) Lots of New Parts. 4 cylinder engine, runs good, package, excellent condition. 508-987-3244 outs, tv’s A/C’s & furnaces. Call (774)280-2630 1994 Honda Lot paid for until 2097. Electric awning & levelers, $3000 or best offer looks great, has new tires. Call (978)697-0706 $48,000 workhorse 8.1L Vortec w/5 860-774-0100 Good on gas. $2500 or best 2006 Volkswagen CBR 600 Call Don (508)344-9499 speed, lots of extras. offer. 1996 Town & 1999 Compo HD Excellent Condition, 24k Low $90’s. Call (860)774-4600 Jetta Miles. White & Black. 2001 Country LXI Van Hardtail Call (508)885-4727 240k Miles, Recent Sticker Black, fully loaded, leather, 5 Just Painted, Completely New Chain & Tire. 2001 24 ft. Travel “Woodland Park” disc CD changer, heated $2800 OBO 1997 F150 & Tires. Needs Exhaust. Rebuilt, Must See! 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Service Truck Automatic, excellent White with saddle bags. 617-524-6220 (508)277-7829 with lumbertack. New condition, needs nothing. 2,091 miles. $6000. Also Call After 6pm 1997 24’ 2006 Keystone engine, 6x6x10’ (enclosed). Leather interior $3300 or Harley helmet, jacket and 860-779-9780 Sprinter Travel Coleman Niagra 2-3 Motorcycle Trailer best offer. gloves for sale. Dutchman Pop-Up 2003 Ford Haulmark 2006 Harley Call (860)963-1929 or Call (508)949-0621 Camper Trailer Pop-Up “Dyna” Street Bob, Black cell (508)397-1640 2004 XL 883 Model 1007 31 Feet, New Tires, Well Great Condition! Heat, Ranger XLT cherry, 2000 miles. 2004 Harley Maintained, Slide-Out, Inside/Outside Stoves, Long bed with liner, 3.0 liter 12 foot, pungo 120, kayak Harley Sleeps 6 v-6, 5 speed auto, 26k , Corvette 1988 Great Condition. Heat, Awning, Ladder. Sleeps 6. Slide-Out Dinette, with paddle, vest. Davidson Ultra Dual Cam Hitch, TV, AC/Heat. Refrigerator, Inside/Outside excellent condition. $8900. 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Extended Utility Van. 2002 Harley $900 OBO 1976 Motor Home Runs Good VEHICLES 2004 29’ 75k Miles On Engine, XLH 883 Sportster Call Robert 28 Feet, All New Tires, 1996 Chevy 186k Original Miles. $12,000 9500 Miles, Crash Bars, 508-987-5167 Springdale Ready To Go. On Road Now! K3500 Pickup Well Maintained. A/C, (860)928-3477 1995 Ford Explorer $3300 OBO Highway Pegs, Saddle Bags, Travel Trailer 6.5 Diesel, Auto, 4x4, 8’ Bed, Tool Shelves. Great For Sport Utility Passenger Pegs & Pillion, 100th Anniversary Floor Coverings! John Deere 450C Super slide, A/C, sleeps 6, 774-200-4076 149k. New Batteries, Tires, 4WD, Automatic, V-6, A/C, Custom Grips. 2003 Harley Front-End Bushings, Brake $2100 6-Way Blade. Pins, Bushings, Tilt, Cruise, Power Excellent Condition like new, $13,500. Rollers, Sprockets All In Call (860)753-0185 35’ Park Model Lines, Bedliner, Fuel Call Mike Windows/Locks. 138,500 Looks & Runs Great. Davidson Tank/Pump/Lines, Engine 508-269-2420 Excellent Shape. Engine Has Miles. Dark Green, w/Grey Asking $4500 883 Hugger, 12k Miles. 2001 7000 lb Car Trailer Cooler Lines, Clean. Been Rebuilt. Great Deal For Leather Interior. 860-617-7335 Includes Harley Hard Leather Fully equipped, furnished $9000 1994 Ford F150 $8500 AM/FM/CD/Cassette. Bags, Dual Seat, Extra Trailer with 10’x35’ attached 860-779-2568 508-476-7250 $3000 OBO 2001 Harley Chrome, Luggage Rack, Made by CarMate. Asking enclosed room. Heated, A/C, XLT 4x4 Xtracab 860-774-0757 Cover, & Windshield. $1800. friendly neighbors, large 1994 Chevy 3/4 Pickup Ford F-600 Dump Ask For Art Davidson $5500 Leather Sofa and Love field, family activities, access 1969 Model 508-943-3004 Looks Good, Runs 1200 Sportster Seat to new built in pool, Ton Excellent! V8, PW, 6 Cylinder. Everything Runs 1996 Ford Yellow & Black, Black. Paid $1000, inexpensive comfortable 350 V8, 2WD, excellent PL, Cruise, 5-Speed, Well, Had Farm Plates, Mint Condition With New Dirt Bike asking $500. living, located in Woodstock condition, 190k miles, new Road-Safe, Good Tires, 2003 Yamaha YZ 125 CT. Park open April-Oct. tires, recent brakes and Cold A/C. New Brakes & Exhaust. Bronco XLT Parts. 3000 Miles. Treadmill by Sportcraft $2,900 OBO 4x4, 1 owner, no accidents, Barely Ridden, Never Raced. has cupholder, $250. $40,000 includes lot. 2009 tuneup. $3000. $2400 $4950 assessment and the R.E. Tax Call (774)272-1192 508-248-1535 never smoked in, interior 508-892-4495 Excellent Condition. New 2 Dog Pens 2003 Honda 99%, runs perfect, Renthal Handlebars & Grips. $50 for both. (508)278-7616 or Green/Grey, brush guard, New Front Tire. (508)450-0689 1990 Chevy S10 TRX250 EX ATV 767 VEHICLES WANTED 2000 Harley Call (860)774-3989 or Runs Great! 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Army Green color, extremely Condition, Galley-Style $1500 or best offer. low miles, runs good, needs Condition, Loaded. Asking $5800 low mileage, used mostly for 2006 Camp Kitchen With Stove, Sink, Call (774)280-2480 some new brake lines. $1000 Cars, Trucks Asking $4995.95 860-792-1168 yard work. Asking $3250 or And Icebox. Furnace And or best offer. Batteries, Out Truck Cap AC/DC Power Converter 860-928-6853 best offer. Must sell. 1989 Chevy Call (508)922-3936 Copper Wire, Call (860)779-9756 Gray, 6ft with sliding front With Battery, Spare Tire 1999 GMC 1998 Harley window & side windows & And Carrier. Conversion Van 2002 GMC Safari Appliances... locking back window. Used 2 Moving, Must Sell! Rigged for towing, southern 4.3L, AWD/ABS/Cruise, Suburban SLT Davidson 2004 Honda months, brand new. Stored 508-476-1767 unit, good condition. $3000 64 Tucker Hill Rd. 4x4, Leather, 1200 Sportster 15,500 miles, in heated garage. Fits Ford Call (860)883-4797 New Tires, Seats 8, Fr. Putnam, CT 06260 excellent condition, Foreman Green, Clean Remote/Keyless Entry, Truck Super Cab. $1100. 2004 Sunliner 130k Miles, Good registered, many extras! Rubicon 500cc 2001 Dodge $8000 $7000 or BO (508)729-9177 T2199 860-963-7484 860-928-7165 Condition. 508-764-8754 “very low miles and hours” Stable Jack, Patio Awning, Dakota Sport $6500 must sell. baby on the way!!! Furnace, AM/FM/CD Player, used 25 times tops. $5000 or 2002 Citation Extended cab, Blue, 80K 2001 GMC Sierra 508-612-6398 Spare Tire, Outside Shower, miles, very good condition, High-top Mini 1994 Harley best offer. 31Ft. Travel Monitor Panel, Skylight, TV Call (860)315-7167 bed liner, like new. $6900 or Turbo Diesel 4x4 Wheelchair 2001 Chevy Davidson Trailer Antenna, A/C, Enclosed best offer. Bathroom, Shower. Call (860)779-7807 Pick Up Van Needed Blazer LT Dyna Wide Glide. 19K miles, 2005 Kawasaki $13,999. 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ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Exit 2 off Rt. 395 SUBARU 1-800-969-7822 • www.longauto.com ☎ ☎ Friday, November 21, 2008 B12 AutVILLAGER NEWSPAPERS TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS motive Manufacturers Continue To Find New Ways To Make Cars Safer for 2009

The City Safety system from Volvo is capable of brining you to a dead stop if traffic in front of you comes to an abrupt halt. Volvo claims it can reduce 75 percent of all collisions.

BY KEITH GRIFFIN ing speed as much as possible prior to the sions with vehicles coming from the sides rear-end collisions. FrontAlert can give a A deviation from the normal column this impact. and rear. truck driver the extra second needed to week to look at some changes in safety tech- City Safety keeps an eye on traffic in front Rear Cross Path is a Chrysler feature. In respond appropriately, and help prevent nology. Check out either the Connecticut with the help of a laser sensor that is inte- parking lot situations RCP warns drivers costly collisions, injury and even cata- International Auto Show in Hartford from grated into the top of the windshield at the who are backing out of parking spaces of strophic loss. FrontAlert is on alert and Nov.21-23 or the New England International height of the rearview mirror. It can detect traffic moving toward their vehicle. RCP unaffected in adverse weather conditions Auto Show in Boston from Dec. 3-7 to see vehicles and other objects up to 13 feet in activates any time the vehicle is in reverse. such as fog, snow, dust, rain, night, or twi- some of this new technology. front of the car's bumper. The driver is notified of vehicle(s) crossing light. Safety technology continues to evolve in City Safety is developed to react to vehi- behind the vehicle via an illuminated icon ACTIVE BUCKLE LIFTER 2009 model year automobiles. The most cles in front that are either at a standstill or on the sideview mirror, and with an audible intriguing piece of technology may be City are moving in the same direction as the car chime. RCP is included with the Blind Spot TRW Automotive, a subsidiary of TRW Safety from Volvo that aims to reduce the itself. Monitoring System. It is available in Automotive Holdings Corp. has developed risk of 75 percent of all collisions. A sim- Based on the gap to the vehicle in front Chrysler’s minivans the Chrysler Town & the Active Buckle Lifter to make fastening pler piece of safety technology will elimi- and the car's own speed, the system makes Country and the Dodge Grand Caravan. seat belts easier. The feature is particularly nate one of the most annoying aspects of 50 calculations a second to determine what Ford’s new Cross Traffic Alert feature intended to assist the elderly and people driving. braking force would be needed to avoid a will help warn drivers of impending traffic with mobility challenges, and also can help CITY SAFETY collision. If the calculated braking force while backing out by using radars to pick reduce belt slack in dynamic driving situa- exceeds a certain level without the driver up moving objects within a 65-foot range tions. The new Volvo XC60 is being launched responding, the system determines that the from either side of the vehicle. Two warn- The Active Buckle Lifter raises the buck- with City Safety - Volvo's in-house devel- risk of a collision is imminent. ings are given: an indicator lights up in the le to make it easier for the occupant to oped technology for avoiding low-speed col- City Safety helps either avoid or reduce corresponding outside mirror and an audi- locate and fasten the belt and -- if required - lisions in city traffic. the severity of the collision by automatical- ble alert is sounded. - can retract the buckle helping to reduce According to Volvo, surveys indicate that ly applying the brakes and reducing the The feature works in conjunction with belt slack on the occupant in situations of 75 percent of all reported collisions take throttle opening. At the same time, the Ford’s radar-based Blind-Spot Monitoring high dynamics such as a hard braking place at speeds of up to 19 mph. In half of brake lights are activated to warn other System, utilizing this system’s two multiple maneuver. At all other times it remains in these cases the driver has not braked at all traffic. beam radar modules, which are packaged the normal position like any other buckle. before the collision, mainly due to distrac- AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT in the rear quarter panels – one per side. When the vehicle door is opened, the cor- The radar identifies when a vehicle enters tion. In these cases, SYSTEM responding buckle rises approximately 4 City Safety could make a crucial differ- the defined blind spot zone and illuminates inches, putting it within easier reach of ence. City Safety automatically applies the The 2009 Toyota Venza will offer an an indicator light on the corresponding occupants. The buckle then returns back to brakes if the driver is about to drive into Automatic High Beam headlight system, a sideview mirror providing a warning that a its normal position once fastened. It option- the vehicle in front. A collision can thus be Toyota first. When high beam headlights vehicle is approaching. ally can lift again when occupants need to entirely avoided or if this is not possible, are in use sensors in the Automatic High FRONTALERT COLLISION ALERT unfasten their seat belts. The Dynamic the damage to cars and people can be Beam system will detect oncoming traffic SYSTEM Support function of the ABL retracts the reduced. and automatically switch the headlights to buckle by a maximum of 2.4 inches in many City Safety is active at speeds of up to 19 low beam. When the Automatic High Beam This technology, while not directly relat- dynamic driving situations to help reduce mph. If the vehicle in front brakes sudden- sensors no longer detect oncoming traffic ed to automobiles, is going to make driving belt slack across the pelvis and chest of the ly and City Safety determines that a colli- the system will switch the headlights back safer for everybody. occupant. The buckle retract movement is sion is likely, the brakes are pre-charged. If to high beam mode. The newly formed safety technology and adapted to the vehicle dynamics in curves the driver fails to respond, the car applies and braking maneuvers. BACKING OUT ASSISTANCE product company called Radar Safety the brakes automatically. If the relative Technologies, LLC (RST) has introduced its speed difference between the two vehicles is Chrysler and Ford are both introducing new safety product FrontAlert Collision (Questions and comments about this less than 9 mph then City Safety may help safety technology that will help drivers Alert System. It is a system for the review and other automotive concerns can be the driver entirely avoid the collision. backing out of parking spaces avoid colli- Commercial Vehicle market that is e-mailed to [email protected]. All Between 9 and 19 mph the focus is on reduc- designed to detect hazards in your vehicle's queries are answered.) path and alerts you of a potential collision. FrontAlert features advanced radar- based technology that is based on safe brak- ing distance. FrontAlert calculates vehicle speed, distance to the object, and closing speed between the truck and the object, and Auto Review alerts of a threat or non-threat driving situ- ation. The FrontAlert driver display unit illuminates a green light indicating the sys- tem is active. When a yellow light illumi- nates on the driver display, an object has been detected in front of the driver's vehi- cle. No action is needed by the driver. When a red light and an alert tone acti- vates, FrontAlert is alerting the driver to take caution, decelerate, brake, or take safe evasive action to avoid a collision. Once cor- rective action has been taken by the driver, FrontAlert resumes normal non-threat sta- tus. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 93 percent of crashes involve driver error. NHTSA research shows that one second of A sensor in the rearview mirror of the Toyota Venza will automatically switch high beams to low beams alerting could prevent up to 90 percent of when it detects oncoming traffic.