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THIS WEEK’S Putnam DMV branch to close due to budget cuts QUOTE “It is better to suffer AUG. 11 SLATED AS FINAL DAY OF OPERATION wrong than to do it, and happier to be BY JACK MELTZER unfortunate that we don’t have a full-service DMV. sometimes cheated VILLAGER STAFF WRITER A lot of people including myself, if we have a lot than not to trust.” PUTNAM — Quiet Corner residents will have of work to do, [now have to] jump in the car and to find a new place to handle their motor vehicle run to Norwich.” issues due to the recent attempts by Gov.Dannel P. Viens said that at one time Putnam had a full Malloy to trim the state budget. service DMV in town, located in the northern Malloy put forth a proposal that will close many part of Riverfront Commons. After the state made INSIDE statewide Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) some changes many years ago, Putnam offered up stations, including the Putnam satellite office, some free space from the town for what is now the A8-9 — OPINION Jack Meltzer photo which is set to shut its doors on Aug. 11. satellite station. “It’s frustrating, first and foremost,” said “It makes you wonder, if the money in the A10 — SPORTS The DMV satellite office in Putnam will be closing in Putnam Mayor Robert Viens. “We’ve done every- OT POT August due to the state’s attempt to cut the budget B1 — H S Turn To DMV, page A11 deficit. thing in our power to keep the DMV here. It’s B2 — OBITS B4 — RELIGION B5 — CALENDAR TLGV launches business website
LOCAL BY CLARE HOPKINS islation and regulations, and many more. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER There is also a resource glossary where site In order to assist agriculture businesses in visitors can find town links, CT state links, the area, The Last Green Valley has launched books, periodicals, UMass and UConn links a new website, www.aginfotlgv.org. and more. TLGV created a new website after survey- Business owners looking for a way to stay in ing hundreds of farms in 2009 and recognizing contact with their peers will find the message a need for a central Internet resource and a board, classifieds, and blog, useful. Blog fea- way to network with other businesses. tures will include land networking and land “Ours is a region of rural traditions, our for sale. culture, our economy, our built environment, The site will be continuously updated. An our landscape,” said TLGV Executive Director interactive map showing farm’s, farmer’s & CEO Charlene Cutler. “Agriculture and its markets, and natural features of interest to related businesses have tremendous potential agriculture will soon be uploaded. in our region because of all the land and water Cutler said the site was funded by a Rural resources that remain. TLGV wants to do Business Enterprise Grant from the U.S. Courtesy photo everything it can to help these businesses Department of Agriculture, Rural Bungay Fire Brigade Chief Roy Chandler sits in a dunk tank dur- thrive and expand.” Development Office and by the Farm Credit ing last year’s open house event. The new website has pages on commodities, East AgEnhancement Program. business development, the environment, and TLGV was established as a federally funded Deary interviewed energy. There are pages for the AGvocate organization in 1994, but funding has declined Program, a calendar, classifieds, facts and fig- in recent years and will cease in 2015. TLGV Page 3 ures, a message board, and a news section. hopes to become self-sustaining with the sup- Bungay Fire on Each section contains more specific cate- port of residents and businesses in the area. gories. For example under ‘commodities’ it TLGV’s Green Light Campaign has a goal of SPORTS lists beef, aqua farms, forest products, nurs- raising $100,000 in donations, memberships eries/greenhouses, poultry, veggies and herbs and business partnerships for the organiza- the lookout for and many more. Under ‘business develop- tion. ment’ there are subcategories including busi- TLGV also developed a strategic manage- ness planning, education and training, finan- cial assistance, marketing, going organic, leg- Turn To TLGV, page A11 volunteers
CHANDLER: ‘ALWAYS LOOKING’ FOR NEW RECRUITS Football action BY JACK MELTZER page 10 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER WOODSTOCK — On Saturday, July 23, from 12 to 4 p.m., members of the Bungay Fire Brigade will host an open house at the station at 1256 Route 171 in West EVERYDAY ECOLOGIST Woodstock. PAGE A5 The general public is welcome and the event is free. Bungay Fire Brigade Chief Roy Chandler said there are two purposes of the event, now in its third year — to OPINION show the general public around the station, view the equipment, the trucks, and to learn about fire safety, GET YOUR and to recruit anyone who wants to volunteer for the POINT ACROSS department, which is in need of volunteer firefighters. PAGE A8 “If the townspeople want to come and meet us, we are also going to have applications available if there are WHAT TO DO those that are interested in possibly joining, they can A CALENDAR talk to us about what it entails, and we can give them some guidance. It does take quite a bit of time and train- OF AREA EVENTS ing. We can explain to the people to see if they have any PAGE B5 interest in joining.” According to Chandler, the need for volunteers sur- passes the town lines. READY TO FIGHT “I know the three departments in Woodstock, the sur- rounding towns; Eastford is always looking for new vol- Jack Meltzer photo unteers,” Chandler said. “Pretty much every volunteer WOODSTOCK — Eddy Raheb, 13, left, and brother Mikey, 12, of Killingly, pose with Jesse Viteri, of fire department needs extra manpower. It takes a lot of Woodstock as they prepare for a martial arts demonstration for Quest Martial Arts at the Sixth Annual time and some people don’t realize how much time it Summer Celebration sponsored by Northeast Placement Services at the Woodstock Fairgrounds Saturday, July 16. For more photos from the event, turn to page A9! Turn To BUNGAY, page A13 Area kids show their ‘Compassion’
CAMP TO SPEND WEEK GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY
BY JACK MELTZER Camp is a day program for middle and high VILLAGER STAFF WRITER school youths. Each day begins at the First During the week of July 25-29, the sixth Congregational Church of Woodstock and annual Compassion Camp will commence then campers head out to do a variety of serv- with a group of 35 kids from all around the ice projects that include visiting the Quiet Corner, including Woodstock, Pomfret, Northeast Regional Animal Shelter in Eastford, and Danielson. Dayville, working with the handicapped at Compassion Camp is a joint sponsored the Center of Hope in Southbridge, Mass., effort by the First Congregational Church of assisting with tornado relief efforts in Woodstock and the East Woodstock Brimfield, Mass., tending to the community Congregational Church. garden at People’s Harvest in Pomfret, and Courtesy photo According to Director of Youth Ministry Compassion Campers and clients from Center of Hope gather for a group picture after a morning of Unified (at both churches) Debby Kirk, Compassion Turn To CAMP, page A13 Games at the Bentley Field in Woodstock last year. 2 • Friday, July 22, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER ‘Producers’ set to open at Bradley NEW RENOVATIONS TO STAGE ACCOMMODATE POPULAR MUSICAL
BY JACK MELTZER Database, “The Producers” is about an unsuc- Pollard said that VILLAGER STAFF WRITER cessful, down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, musical theatre PUTNAM — The Bradley Playhouse will Max Bialystock, and his accountant, Leo applies to a large audi- present the award-winning Mel Brooks musi- Bloom, as they attempt a get-rich-quick- ence but by showing a cal, “The Producers,” Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at scheme by overselling interests in a definite musical like “The 7 p.m., and August 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m. Broadway flop. Producers” opens the Tickets are $21 for adults, $18 for seniors and The Bradley’s version is directed by both doors up even further students. Seating is general admission. Pollard and Scott Guerin, and includes more for audiences. According to co-director Diane Pollard, the than 25 songs and numerous dance sequences “We’re looking for Bradley’s reasoning for picking the “The choreographed by Christine Guerin. lots of ways to bring Producers” was that it hadn’t been performed Musical numbers include, “Springtime for new viewers into the in the area yet, and they thought it would have Hitler,” “I Wanna Be a Producer,” and “When Bradley,” said Pollard. a lot of audience appeal because of the fact You Got It, Flaunt It.” “It really is a jewel of that it is a Tony Award winning show. “The audience will leave humming a tune Putnam, and we want “The neat thing is, it applies to Mel Brooks’ from the show, quoting a to keep those doors fans,” said Pollard. “You don’t necessarily particular humorous line, or simply revel in open.” Courtesy photo have to be a regular ‘theatre-goer’ to really the outrageousness that is Mel Brooks’ Pollard said that as ABOVE, Actor Tom Weber, as Max Bialystock, the down-on-his-luck Broadway enjoy this play.If you are not a regular theatre satire,” said promoter and producer Judy far as the show itself producer, taking money from adoring and gullible old ladies. Top, from left, Chris goer this is a great show to cut your teeth on as Pugh. “Above all, ‘The Producers’ is sure to is concerned, they Guerin, Jo Ann Gallo, Melissa Buriak, Cassie Guerin, Susan Gregoire. Bottom far as musical theatre goes.” add to everyone’s’ summers fun and laughter.” made some extensive left, Maggie Pollard and Jessica Garvie. This ensemble musical is based on the 1968 Actor Tom Weber is set to portray Max renovations to the film, which was subsequently re-made in 2005 Bialystock, and Paul Smith will portray Leo stage area in order to technical director at the Bradley spearheaded starring Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Bloom. fly scenery. the renovations of the theatre with other pro- Will Ferrell and Uma Thurman. “This is one of those shows that just keeps “We’re installing six fly bars so that we can fessionals. The original Broadway production of the us laughing even during rehearsals,” said co- change scenes in a very different way than “This is something new that I don’t think play opened in 2001, and ran for nearly 2,500 director Scott Guerin. “We can’t wait to share what has previously been done at the the audience is expecting,” Pollard said. “We performances and won 12 Tony Awards. it with the Bradley community and newcom- Bradley.” Pollard said. “It used to be that we were also able to acquire lavish set pieces that According to the Internet Broadway ers to our theater.” had a free-standing set that would be used for will be able to be flown in and out. That’s a big pretty much the whole thing.” show, and we would The Bradley is located at 30 Front Street in For more information about attending an event or join- move set pieces on and Putnam. For more information on the avail- DKH Woman’s Board presents ing the Woman’s Board, please contact Paula Schimmel, off, because we had ability of tickets, check www.bradleyplay- president of the Day Kimball Hospital Woman’s Board, at very limited wing house.org; or call the Bradley Playhouse at fundraising event the Day Kimball Hospital Gift Shop or by calling her at space backstage.” (860) 928-7887. (860) 928-6541 ext. 2310. Information is also available at Pollard said the PUTNAM — The Woman’s Board of Day Kimball daykimball.org/womans_board. Hospital is holding a fundraising event at the Complex The mission of the Woman’s Board is to raise funds to Performing Arts Centre, also known as the Black Box enhance the quality and services of Day Kimball Hospital. Theater, at 96 Front Street in Putnam, Connecticut on The Woman’s Board has been in existence for 116 years, VILLAGER ALMANAC Friday, Aug. 5. and has provided important and necessary medical equip- The show, “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change,” is a ment to the hospital. This includes the hospital’s first UOTATION OF THE WEEK musical comedy presented in a series of vignettes connect- ambulance in the early 1900s. Their latest project is the Q ed by a central theme of love and relationships. commitment to a multi-year pledge to raise $217,000, which Social hour starts at 7 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, desserts, funded the purchase of state-of-the-art patient monitoring “It’s frustrating, first and foremost … beverages and wine, and the performance begins at 8 p.m. equipment in the Emergency Department. It is sure to be an entertaining evening. Tickets are $25 We’ve done everything in our power to keep each and can be purchased at the Day Kimball Hospital Recreation department starting the DMV here. It’s unfortunate that we Gift Shop or reserved by calling Donna Mercier at (860) 774- don’t have a full service DMV.” 1381. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early as there is limited seating available. flag football program - Putnam Mayor Robert Viens, commenting on the recent news Other upcoming Day Kimball Hospital Woman’s Board WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Recreation that the Department of Motor Vehicles is removing its Putnam fundraisers include the Annual Golf Tournament held on Commission is proposing a new co-ed flag football pro- Sunday, Sept. 11, at Vineyard Valley Golf Course in gram at Senexet Village Field located off of Senexet branch. Pomfret Center; “TGIF” Party hosted by the Archambault Village Road in Woodstock. family on Friday, Sept. 23; and “Author’s Night” held on This new program is offered to boys and girls in grades Thursday, Oct. 20, at “The Barn” in Brooklyn. Author’s K-4 in the Towns of Woodstock, Pomfret, Eastford, OPEN TO CLOSE night features New York Times bestselling author Thompson and Putnam. Brunonia Barry. The official season will begin on Tuesday,Aug. 30, at 5:30 POMFRET p.m. Children do not have to have previous TOWN HALL experience to participate. The cost for this pro- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ...... 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. gram is $40 per person with a family maximum Wednesday...... 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. payment of $70. Children will need to supply Friday ...... CLOSED their own mouth guards and cleats. LIBRARIES This program will introduce the basic skills Abington Social Library of the sport for those who have never played Monday, Wednesday, Thursday...... 5-8p.m. where as children with previous experience Saturday ...... 10 a.m.-noon can continue on at an advanced level of play. Pomfret Public Library As with any recreational program volunteer Tuesday ...... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. coaches and assistant coaches are always need- Thursday...... 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ed. For more information or to register please Friday ...... 2 p.m.-6 p.m. contact the Recreation Department at 860-315- Saturday...... 10 a.m.-2 p.m 5175 or download a registration form at POST OFFICES www.woodstockct.gov/recreation.html and Pomfret click on the “document” tab. Monday-Friday ...... 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration deadline is Aug. 15. Saturday ...... 7 a.m.-noon Pomfret Center (Murdock Road) Monday-Friday ...... 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:45 p.m. Saturday ...... 8 a.m.-noon EASTFORD TOWN HALL Tuesday and Wednesday ...... 10 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. We the People of Connecticut, Inc. Second and fourth Tuesday ...... 5:30-7:30 p.m. EASTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY Monday, Thursday ...... 3-8 p.m. will be presenting an informational Tuesday ...... 10 a.m.-8 p.m. meeting, w/Lead Constitutional Saturday ...... 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Attorney Deborah Stevenson, on POST OFFICE Monday-Friday ...... 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. the first-ever Constitutional Lobby Saturday ...... 8:30 a.m.-noon TRANSFER STATION SAVE THE DATE Saturday and Sunday ...... 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Memorial Day to Labor Day ...... 3-7 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 3 p.m. All other Wednesdays ...... 1-3 p.m. at the Abington Congregational Church in Pomfret, CT WOODSTOCK Spread the Word, Bring a friend. TOWN HALL Check out their web site: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday ……….……. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.wethepeopleofct.org Wednesday …………………………....……….. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Questions? Call 860-974-3790 Friday ……………………………...…………… 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. TOWN LIBRARIES May Memorial Library: Wed...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. VILLAGER STAFF DIRECTORY Fri...... 1:00-5:00 p.m. Sat...... 10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
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“I was originally drawn because it DEARY: RACE IS ‘A DAY TO REMEMBER AND CELEBRATE’ is my family and I stay because what we do is important and nec- essary.” BY JACK MELTZER “The event has become, in my VILLAGER STAFF WRITER opinion, an individual family THE VILLAGER Who are some of the major Gene Deary is dedicated to beat- memorial for all the people sponsors for this event, and ing cancer. involved, it becomes a day to INTERVIEW how does being sponsored like The Brooklyn resident has been remember and celebrate those GENE DEARY this impact the event, and how with the annual Deary Race, Walk who have passed and also to cele- it takes place? and Ride since its inception 23 brate and encourage those who to prepare for the event and that years ago. The annual event thus are surviving and thriving.” “We are blessed to have some very day we have another 30 or so vol- committed sponsors. The Center far, has raised nearly $54,000 and unteers, between motorcycles and goes to benefiting the Deary How did the Deary Race, Walk for Bone and Joint Care, Westview drivers for the cars and water Heathcare and Putnam Bank have Memorial Cancer Fund. All & Ride come to be what it is stops.” monies raised through this event now? been tremendous sponsors and remain local. committed partners, in both treas- What is one of your favorite ure and time. The Citizens The event itself, a five-mile walk, “The road race was initially moments from one the races? will take place on Aug. 13, and founded by Jim Gouthreau and National Bank, WINY Radio, Wheelabrator, Gates Auto Group, begins at 6 a.m., with the “Early Martin Fay, two local running leg- “All of the money that gets raised Bird Walk,” and continues ends and great human beings. It Putnam Ford, International Paper by this event remains local; it goes Gene Deary Corporation, Linemaster Switch through 9:15 a.m. with the “Kids was first called The Fast 5 at 10 to pay for mammograms for concert put on by the Divas as well Corporation, Danielson Rotary Fun Run.” and the race started at Coopers women who may otherwise not as a special limited edition Tom Club, First Niagara Bank, Frito The event starts and finishes at and ran back to Coopers. Jim and get one because they could not Menard art work available in the Lay, Inc., Gerardi Insurance JD Cooper’s at 146 Park Road in Martin were very particular to get afford it; it goes for payment of form of T-shirts at the Putnam Services, Inc., Putnam Rotary Putnam. the race certified and make it a treatments that a person may not Car Cruise. All the folks con- Club, Rite Aid, United Natural Deary,a member of the Road Race very appealing athletic event to get because their insurance won’t tribute their earnings to our event Foods, Inc., W.B. Mason, are also Walk and Ride Committee, sat those who wanted to have a quali- cover it; it goes for in-home servic- and combined I believe we are important sponsors. down with the Villager last week ty race in the northeast corner. es for a mother of three who is in going to exceed our goal this year. Many of our sponsors like to discuss what this event means One of our driving core principals the midst of a chemotherapy pro- This year is also a milestone in Danielson Surplus have also been to him, his family,how it got start- is to maintain the integrity of the tocol and just simply too tired to that we will exceed the $1,000,000 with us since the very first year, I ed and what it means to the people road race as an athletic event. catch up at home; it goes for pre- mark in total funds raised over consider this a great compliment of the Quiet Corner. That same year Jim and Martin scriptions for someone whom the the 23 years.” to our event.” started the race, my kid sister insurance company said you have Can you explain what your role Cathy Deary went to heaven about reached a limit for a certain time How did you originally become Jack Meltzer may be reached at with the Deary Race, Walk & eight months after being diag- period. My favorite moment was involved with this event, and (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail Ride is, and what it entails? nosed with Lymphoma. Craig the first time I met someone who what keeps you coming back? at [email protected]. Gates and Jim Gothreau had the experience of using the “I am a member of the Road Race approached Ron Coderre at the funds and being able to hug them, Walk and Ride Committee, which [Day Kimball] Hospital and sug- and feeling their sense of appreci- entails helping to organize, gested we use the race event as a ation and realizing how powerful fundraise and inspire the mission way to raise money for Cathy’s this thing is that we are doing. It of raising money for the support memory and the pursuit of help- really is a game changer for many of local people with cancer related ing those local folks with similar people.” needs.” circumstances. The following year it became the Deary Is there a monetary goal that How long have you been with Memorial Day Kimball Hospital you are aiming for this year? Deary Race, Walk & Ride, and Road Race and Walk.” What has the event accumulat- how has it changed and grown? ed in 23 years? “I have been with the event since Is everyone that participates in its inception 23 years ago.” putting the Deary Race, Walk “There is a goal for this year and & Ride together volunteers, it is $100,000. We are so fortunate Why do you think people feel and if so how many volunteers that many people have been so strongly for this event, and are there? drawn to the event and what we do wait for it every summer? It with the funds that we have a seems like it’s become one of “With the exception of the devel- growing number of events that the most popular fundraisers opment office who are employees donate their funds to us. We have in the Quiet Corner over the of the hospital, everyone involved an auction gala, there are motor- years. is volunteer, and there are proba- cycle cruises, there are golf tour- bly 20 folks who work all year long naments and this year there is a GARAGE DOOR SERVICES We Repair All Makes and Models of Garage Doors and Electric Openers, Broken Springs, Replacement Sections, Broken Cable, Remote Problems
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MONDAY, JULY 25 Historic Properties — 7:15 p.m. Town Hall Conservation Commission — 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Historic District — 8 p.m. Town Hall TUESDAY, JULY 26 Arboretum — 9 a.m. Town Hall Senior Exercise Class — 8 a.m. Town Hall Water Pollution Control Authority — 7 p.m. Town Hall Zoning Board of Appeals — 7 p.m. Town Hall WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Sr. Arts & Crafts — 9:30 a.m. Town Hall Sr. Dominoes/Cards — 1 p.m. Town Hall Open space Land Acquisition Farmland Preservation Committee — 7:30 p.m. Town Hall THURSDAY, JULY 28 Senior Exercise Class — 9 a.m. Town Hall Board of Education — 7 p.m. Town Hall EASTFORD
MONDAY, JULY 25 Eastford Zoning Study Committee — 7 p.m. Town Office Building THURSDAY, JULY 28 Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission — 7 p.m. Town Office Building 4 • Friday, July 22, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Florida, in July!
wenty-two hours, a bath- return that did- in getting on the GWB, the trip ful for the pool enclosure! We, did, Miss Teen Dance of New England. room break in each state, HE EW n’t allow for him was smooth sailing, thanks to the however, see a three foot long Watching her compete nationally breakfast at Denny’s in T N to join us, as elaborate directions Dad Googled black snake that was hoping to against some of the most talented T North Carolina, and a pit NORMAL well as the fact for me, written in font large come in the front door. Sorry, dancers in the country gave us stop at South of the Border in that like me, enough to see (it’s an age thing), buddy, no pets allowed. goose bumps and left me South Carolina, will get you from LAURA he’d rather have but small enough to fit on one It would have been great if all awestruck. Our team is a “family” Putnam to Zellwood, Fla. FISHER hot, sharp nee- page, which became the first page four of her routines were on one whether it is your child or not. Rest assured, the last place I ANDERSEN dles stuck in his of a multi-page binder with all or two days of our stay. They Seeing her make top 10 was exhila- wanted to be was central Florida eyeballs than things “Florida.” weren’t. She danced one routine rating. That would have been the first week of July.Oh, what we return to a By the time we got to North on each of four different days, enough. Seeing her crowned sec- do for our children! theme park. We Carolina Wednesday afternoon, which made “vacationing” logisti- ond runner up was indescribable! Each of our children has been prefer hiking, biking and camping we were going strong, so we forged cally challenging due to the traffic, Between my daughter’s love of involved in multiple activities to being surrounded by thousands on to Zellwood. I’d not yet been to the requirement that she be at the dance, her joy of being with her over the years. Baseball season of people running ragged trying to my mother’s new house. Our venue two hours before her sched- friends dancing, playing and just was emotionally difficult without provide their children with daughter’s dance schedule and vis- uled performance time and the being a kid, and the pride of see- Dad home. Like me, he attends all mandatory fun in scorching iting theme parks left virtually no fact that the competition ran ing someone you love like a daugh- home games whenever possible weather. They’ll all need a vaca- time for anything else, including a between 20-45 minutes early each ter go for her dream – well, I guess and some of the away games as tion from their vacation. And, visit to grandma’s house so stop- day. We only had two days totally that’s why I was in Florida and well. Our daughter’s focus has because our 17-year-old played ping on the way down made the free — we spent one at Magic Dad was home. He and I are a always been dance – she dances Senior Legion baseball and our 13- most sense. We enjoyed an excel- Kingdom, we squeezed Animal team, though sometimes we have and competes at The Putnam year-old was on the Putnam Little lent meal – as Dad said, “Your Kingdom in on a day she compet- to divide and conquer. As our Dance Center where she’s been League All-Star team, well, some- mother always could cook” – and ed, and she spent the other free peaceful, content daughter slept dancing for six years and compet- one had to be around to make life we had a comfortable place to stay. day at Islands of Adventure with beside me curled around her pink ing for five. Add on the three years happen for them as well. Not only I couldn’t access the rental house the other two families we stayed “princess” pillow, memories were she danced at another studio when did I miss their games, I missed until 4 p.m. on Thursday,so we had with. Having never read a Harry made. We didn’t get to all the parks she was very young, and we’ve their birthdays – July 2 and July 4, a leisurely morning, met my moth- Potter book, nor seen a Harry and the ride home was longer and been at this for a while! That’s respectively. The 17-year-old had er’s neighbor Kathy, and left Potter movie, I gladly spent the more challenging than the ride what took us to Florida — a no interest in going to Florida, the Zellwood around 2 p.m. to make day elsewhere! down, but it was so sweet to come national competition in Orlando. 13-year-old would have packed the hour drive to the rental man- There were two competition home to my boys – Dad included. In July. In 90-plus-degree heat and himself into the back of the van if agement office. venues running at the same time. Baseball and dance are done for oppressive humidity. Being there he could have and our oldest son Through the military, I was able Most of our team was at one com- now which is good because Dad added on the obligation to visit and his girlfriend wanted to join to rent a five-bedroom, six-bath- petition; one of our members was leaves again in August – this time every fantasy land available with- us in Florida on our dime — I room house to share with two competing for a national title at only for a two-week training. in a reasonable distance, some- think not. Were Dad not home yet other dance families – five adults the other competition. A national Given what we’ve already thing I could have lived quite well for our teenagers, I don’t know and four teenage girls. Though title…it’s almost hard to fathom. endured, this should be a cake- without. Having taken all four of what I would have done. “YIKES!” comes to mind, we had a What young child thinks, walk. the children to Disney and Sea At 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, fantastic time! We had an enclosed “Someday, I’m going to win some- Perhaps when he returns there World in 2005, I had absolutely no our daughter, Jenn (dance in-ground pool and jacuzzi, a game thing big!” This girl clearly did will be time for that getaway that desire to revisit. But even at 15 teacher) and I pulled out of our room and best of all, what and she’s devoted herself to it. We still escapes us. years old, our daughter was beside driveway for what was supposed to appeared to be a gator swamp in were fortunate that the other girls’ herself with delight over the be the first leg of our trip, initially the backyard! At least that’s what schedules allowed us to be present Laura Fisher Andersen is a resi- prospect of returning. planning to check into a hotel in the “DANGER” sign indicated. in support of Caitlyn. Thirteen dent of Putnam. She writes a bi- Timing did not allow for all of North Carolina at some point the Try as we might to spot a gator, we years of her life dedicated to dance weekly column for the Villager us to go. It was partly Dad’s recent next day. Other than a brief delay never did, but we were still thank- paid off in her recent crowning as Newspapers. Getting out and about
n my last article, I talked about site plans pages to it. A better idea of what is being pro- regulations, that requires an appropriate being an important part of how your OUR posed is starting to be gained. update to the zoning regulations (because the town’s planning and zoning commission However, all of this written/drawn on paper regulations are outdated) or that necessitates Ireviews various types of proposed land COMMUNITY or provided in an electronic format, and a common sense change to the regulations use activities. looked at by the commission in its meeting (because the regulations may cause an unfair, Equally valuable are site walks. Although PLANNING place (usually town hall). There still is the unintended burden to people in town). Your not always required for small, “simple” pro- need to not just try to realistically visualize town’s planning and zoning commission posals, site walks complement and add to site JEFFREY A. what it all looks like, but to actually see what should always be reviewing the applicability plan reviews. GORDON, M.D. it looks like. By taking all of this information of your town’s zoning/subdivision regula- A site walk is when a planning and zoning to the land, the commission evaluates all of tions – it is one thing to write regulations, but commission goes to a parcel of land proposed these things firsthand. A neighborhood of another to make certain that the use of the for some type of development or activity. houses is being proposed? See where they are regulations is doing what one intends in an “Seeing is believing” when it comes to under- graphical and geographical findings marked to be built. A street or parking lot is to be effective, consistent, proper and fair manner. standing what a site plan application says on a map; and the locations of proposed build- built? See where it is to be placed. Wetlands, There are times that reading about things in about the land, how it will be developed, how it ings, infrastructure or land changes. However, watercourses, drainage areas, slopes, valleys, reports and looking at things on maps is not will be used, what affects it may have on sur- detailed questions about the application and and other topography and geography are on a good enough to make an informed decision. In rounding properties, and how it fits into your any specific questioning of the applicant map? See what they look like. An office build- such cases, more is needed. That is why your town’s overall community. The commission and/or professional staff, especially anything ing or a store is to be constructed? See what town’s planning and zoning commission gets walks around the land and looks at different that gets into the decision making process of the business activity may do to the surround- out and about on site walks. It may seem to be aspects of it. Aside from the physical exercise the Commission, is reserved for the public ing areas? You get the idea. The planning and a simple thing to do, but the information each commissioner gets by participating in a hearing. The public hearing is where all of zoning commission likewise gets the idea and gained provides the opportunity for a plan- site walk, a much better understanding of the these items are formally vetted out. Once the much more. It provides fairness not just to the ning and zoning commission to gather togeth- land and thus more insightful perspective into public hearing is closed, the planning and zon- applicant, but to the public as a whole because er all that it needs to make the best decisions the land use application are obtained. Such ing commission debates and decides. land use activities can be evaluated thorough- possible for your town’s growth and develop- information is brought back by the commis- Here is a practical example of what I am ly based upon their individual merits within ment while respecting the rights of individual sion to the public hearing process that is con- talking about based upon my experience as a the context of the surrounding community. land owners. So, the next time your town’s ducted to review and decide upon the applica- planning and zoning commissioner. Let’s say At a public hearing after the site walk, when planning and zoning commission hosts a site tion. that there is an application for a new residen- there is discussion about a slope being too walk, take a break from what you are doing, An important distinction must be made tial subdivision or a new commercial building steep to build upon, a parking lot encroaching get a little bit of exercise, and see what it is all between a site walk and a public hearing. in your town. Just hearing only about it with- upon wetlands, a driveway or access way hav- about and why it is done. Although the site walk is conducted by a plan- out any details leaves one lacking very much ing poor sight lines for a proper exit onto a ning and zoning commission and is open to for understanding what is being proposed. street, or land changes adversely affecting sur- Dr. Jeffrey A. Gordon is chairman of the public, it is not a meeting of the commis- One may have an initial positive, negative, rounding areas, the commission, the appli- Woodstock’s Planning and Zoning sion at which there is discussion of and deci- neutral or indifferent impression about it. cant, and the public can have discussions Commission. This article is his writing. It nei- sion making about a land use application. But, that in and of itself does not mean there using verified facts and literal knowledge of ther reflects any official statement of nor any Questions may be asked by commission mem- is enough information to make a good deci- the land. After the public hearing, the com- specific land use application being worked on bers or members of the public at a site walk sion about it. One certainly does not want an mission likewise has a better ability to make by the Woodstock Planning and Zoning for clarification purposes only. Common such initial impression to become an unintentional good decisions based upon the regulations in Commission. Articles and additional informa- questions pertain to orienting people on the preconception or bias. So, a detailed applica- effect in your town. tion can be found at www.ourcommunityplan- site walk as to north, south, east and west tion, site plan, and map are obtained. A lot Sometimes, a site walk brings to attention ning.com. directions; where on the land are key topo- may be written and the map may have many an issue that either is not covered by zoning Smith receives honors at arts center anniversary
WEST HARTFORD — An Official Citation Center. from the Connecticut General Assembly, a The 10th anniversary celebration in the proclamation from the Mayor of West Center’s auditorium on May 18 was pro- Hartford, and the prestigious Noah Webster duced and directed by Dr. Smith, and hosted Award presented by the West Hartford by actor Chris Lemmon, son of the late Chamber of Commerce marked the 10th Academy Award-winning actor Jack anniversary celebration of the Carol Lemmon. The evening featured performanc- Autorino Center for the Arts and es by Connecticut Concert Opera, Ballet Humanities at Saint Joseph College. Theatre Company, Connecticut Guitar The Center is administered by Robert Society, Connecticut’s Irish Singers, Capital Smith, Ph.D., of Pomfret. Classics Shakespeare Festival, and children As the founding director of the Autorino from the National Dance Institute summer Center, Dr. Smith has spent the past decade program directed by dance icon and artist- creating and presenting programs that have in-residence Jacques d’Amboise. established the Center as one of the most Video greetings and congratulations were sought after venues in greater Hartford. sent by arts administrators and artists. Annual dance, Gospel and Shakespeare festi- Sandra Gibson, President and CEO of the vals, and numerous college and community Association of Performing Arts Presenters arts events fill the Center’s calendar year- in Washington, D.C., the leading performing round. arts service organization, described Dr. The General Assembly cited the Center’s Smith’s administration as “a triumph that “service as a valued cultural resource for had connected higher education to the com- Connecticut in fostering creativity and munity.” Actor/singer Franc D’Ambrosio, a scholarship.” The West Hartford mayor’s record holder for most performances as the proclamation noted the Center’s “distin- Phantom of the Opera, expressed that he guished performing arts series featuring had been honored to be a part of an amazing nationally and internationally known performing arts series that had helped him artists.” make “the music of the night.” Photo courtesy John Marinelli Photography The Noah Webster Award was presented Locally, Dr. Smith is a faculty emeritus of Pictured at the recent 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Carol Autorino Center for the Arts and by the Chamber of Commerce for “extraor- The Woodstock Academy, where he served Humanities at Saint Joseph College are, from left, actor Chris Lemmon and his wife actress/model Gina dinary commitment to the West Hartford for more than 30 years as chairman of Raymond with Dr. Robert Smith and his wife Janet of Pomfret. community.” The award nomination cited English and director of theatre. He is the Dr. Smith’s “outstanding strategic leader- author of “A History of The Woodstock ship” that has brought over 270,000 visitors Academy,” and was appointed School installed in the lobby of the Henry C. Bowen Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley to the Center, and his work during the past Historian by the Academy board of trustees Building at the school. Dr. Smith is also a Playhouse in Putnam. He lives in Pomfret ten years supporting the events of over 100 in 1993. Two murals depicting the Academy past president and honorary member of the with his wife of thirty-seven years, Janet greater Hartford organizations held at the history and painted by Dr. Smith are board of directors of Theatre of Smith. WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, July 22, 2011 • 5 Getting rid of those pesky garden bugs WHAT IS IT?
am happy to report that my To battle cutworms, the University rather shady garden has a sun- THE of Minnesota’s Extension recom- flower blooming quite proudly in mends keeping the numbers of Ithe sunniest corner of our plot. EVERYDAY weeds down around your plants. It’s one of those more ornate sun- This ensures that there are few flowers; its center is a rusty red, ECOLOGIST places for the “breeding” of cut- which transitions into the tradition- worms. The University of Minnesota al golden color of the common sun- LIZ Extension members also suggest uti- flower. Anyway, unfortunately some- ELLSWORTH lizing cardboard or aluminum foil. thing has been eating the leaves of Simply rig up what the University my fancy sunflower, and the leaves of lids and pour two cups of warm calls the “collar” (made of cardboard some of my other plants (veggies water into one. Add a packet of dry or aluminum foil) around the base of and herbs). Also, some of my plants yeast, and one teaspoonful each of the plant so that it’s a bit below the seem not to be doing so well for some salt and sugar. Mix thoroughly and soil line, and it’s high enough to dis- reason. This makes for a rather frus- divide the odiferous concoction suade the creatures from chomping trated gardener. All that time put between the two jars. Nuzzle each jar down your veggie plants. The into tilling and planting and weed- into soft garden soil at an angle so American Hosta Society (AHS) rec- ing, and some creature(s) decides to the lower lip of its opening is just at ommends encouraging House make a meal out of my hard work? ground level.” Wrens, who like to eat cutworms, in I don’t think so. It’s time to wage a Hill Gardens notes that you have to your garden (bird baths, bird houses, battle. be very diligent about refreshing the extra snacks, etc). CONTEST ENTRY FORM My theory is that there are two possi- jars of the yeasty “drink,” and that if About.com’s author Jamie McIntosh ble culprits — garden slugs or cut- you see a slug on your plant, take it points out that florist wire might July 22, 2011 worms. Garden slugs are categorized off immediately! Any one that you work for her fight with cutworms. as a gastropod mollusk, which see, you must get rid of it. Hill She placed the florist wire next to Deadline: July 28, 2011 means they do not have any shell, or, Gardens suggests keeping your gar- each seed that she planted this My guess is:______if they do, it’s very small den free of weeds, which helps to spring. The wire should acts as a bar- (Wikipedia). The ones in my garden keep the number of slugs down. rier. McIntosh likes the wire because are a light tan-ish color. Slugs like According to the website it allows your garden to look less Last Week’s Answer: moist areas and they really don’t http://www.vegetable-gardening- “dumpy” than with other defense West Thompson Fire Department move that quickly. A cutworm is not made-simple.com/slugs-and- mechanisms. Her wire theory has a worm. Wikipedia’s piece on cut- snails.html, another slug catcher is a yet to be proven worms notes that they are actually melon rind. The site recommends a (http://flowers.about.com/b/2011/05 caterpillars, which eventually turn daily routine of putting the rinds out /15/keep-cutworms-out-of-the- Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? into moths. They appear green or each night, rind up, and investigat- flower-garden.htm). The Villager has it to give. brown and can have stripes. These ing the insect-catcher in the morn- Besides the beer, I don’t know for “monsters” tend to destroy plants in ing. The only bad part is that you’ll sure if any of these other sugges- Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! two ways: slugs eat holes in the have to “handle” the pests from there tions work well for combating either leaves and cutworms “cut” plants at (and that may include terminating slugs or cutworms. I surely hope one their base, just above the soil. They them). Another recommendation of these ideas helps your garden if Name______attack our plants at night. from this site includes using what is your plants are being attacked by Stale beer seems to be the most called “Diatomaceous earth.” these annoying critters. Address______“trendy” way to catch garden slugs. Diatomaceous earth is a white dusty Good luck fighting on your garden’s Simply fill a plastic cup with stale powder full of little pieces of stone. front lines! State______Zip______Telephone#______beer and stick it into the ground so When you sprinkle this around your Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT that the top is even with the soil. plants, the little critters die because Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in Slugs love yeast, which is why the their bodies are cut by the sharp and holds a master’s degree in Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to “older” beer is more attractive to parts of the rock. Unfortunately, this Environmental Education from (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, them. This has helped somewhat in powder also kills the good-for-your- Antioch University New England and Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and my garden – the slugs have drowned garden insects. I have also heard that a B.A. in English from Bates College. where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, in the beer. If you don’t have any wood ash, coffee grounds, egg shells, She currently works for the Town of Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with beer lying around, try this recipe or saw dust work well (http://youror- Framingham, Mass., teaching recy- the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive from http://www.hillgardens. ganicgardeningblog.com/category-2- cling and conservation education. $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! com/slugs.htm: “Here’s the deal: col- post/). lect two one-quart Mason jars with
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GRADE 6 Nearly two months after High Honors: Frances Adams, Jacques Bergeron, Christopher graduating at Claprood, Maya Fraga, Emily Hebert, Patrick Houlihan, Grace Marianapolis Jocson, Shealyn Kelley,Samuel Nichols, Claudia Plummer, Zu Le Preparatory School Seow. among the 80 that Honors: Allison Brady, Hunter Campbell, Mason Defocy, Emily received their diplomas, Faist, Rebecca Feldman, Jacob LaFiandra, William Liscomb, Valedictorian Katherine Linnea Listro, Laura Looby, Steven Lotter, David Redfield, Kelly is looking forward Mikayla Roush, Coleen Solitro, Jordyn Staveski, Joseph to what is ahead. Thompson, Sarah Uwazany. Last week, Kelly took Recognition: Jason Brule, Lauren Chenail, Michael Cheney, some time out of her Allyson Colburn, Dakotah Dwyer-Matson, Hunter Garceau, Julie summer to sit down with He, Stuart Hebert, Callista Kamau, Steve Karue, Jack Kelley, the Villager to talk about Kylie Kusnarowis, Tyler Lajoie, Kayla Millette, Emily Olson, her MPS experience, Madison Palmerino, Shaylor Scranton, Cuinn Stevenson, Cassidy what she’s up to now and Thorpe, John Underwood, Anthony Ventura, Jesse Viteri, what lies ahead. Thomas White, Jordyn Woodland. What are your plans GRADE 7 now that you have graduated? High Honors: Deanna Guilani, William LaFiandra, Lela Miller, “I plan to attend Marie Thibodeau. Courtesy photo Honors: Michael Audet, Tessa Cannon, Madison Dean, Ethan Wellesley College in the fall. I’m really excited Marianapolis Preparatory School Class of 2011 Valedictorian Katherine Kelly addresses her classmates at Hellwig, Allison Kelleher, Christopher Lundt, Rhone O’Hara, the MPS commencement Sunday, June 5. She is set to attend Wellesley College in the fall. Anna Perry, Kyle Prouty, Michael Rainville, Leeann Rauls, for the chance to learn Brooklynn Saracina, Mackayla Thompson, Alexandra in such an amazing envi- Whitehead. ronment. I either want Recognition: Lauren Andrzeicik, Stephanie Auger, Robert to pursue pre-law or pre- What has been your inspiration these past four years Baldino, Hailey Ballou, Nathalie Bessette, Nicholas Bibeault, med, but I know Wellesley will provide me with the best that got you to this place? Cassidy Bonin, Hannah Canedy, Joel Cheney, John Currie, opportunities in whichever path I choose.” Jeffrey Draper, Danielle Duquette, Benjamin Gormley, Dale “My inspiration to do well has been my parents. They have Hebert, Tucker Johns, Charles Noren, Erika Phillips, Dominic What will you miss most about Marianapolis? always encouraged me to do my best and they have sup- Ponte, Emily Prouty, Anthony Santilli, Brandon Watabe, ported me through everything. When I get tired or frus- Madeline Weber, Lindsay Young. “I will definitely miss the people. I have met so many trated, they are always there to encourage me to push on. amazing students from all over the world, something that I could not have the success I’ve had without them.” GRADE 8 I would not have been able to do at another school. The teachers are always so supportive of their students’ inter- What advice would you give incoming freshmen? High Honors: Katelyn Brady, Abigail Frink, Hunter Malboeuf, ests both in the classroom and beyond. I am so grateful to Sarah Oleksiak, Benjamin Piche, Patrick Salisbury, Molly have spent high school with the friends I met at MPS and “I would say to work hard freshman year and not slack off Schroder, Roger Stohlberg, Quinlan Taylor. I will miss not seeing everyone every day next year.” because the classes are easy and will help your GPA. I Honors: Christian Adams, Rebecca Andre-Perry, Rachel Bober, would also say get involved early, because that is how you Courtney Butts, Alexander Corden, Jordan Deary,Sarah Douglas, What was your favorite extracurricular activity? meet friends and establish yourself in the school commu- Corlis Fraga, Taylor Gilbert, Megan Houlihan, Zoe LaVergne, nity.” Rebecca Messier, William Minkema, Aemilia Mullin, Shealyn “I loved participating in drama.” Musumeci, Keith O’Hara, Melanie Phaneuf, Adam Piche, What is your fondest MPS memory? Shannon Place, Elizabeth Redfield, Matthew Rich, Allison Rosaci, What was your biggest challenge during high school? Marissa Roy,Zu En Seow, Seline Smith, Michaela Solitro, Abigail “It’s tough because I’ve had so many great times. I would Stevens, Paige Willard, Sawyer Woodland. “My biggest challenge was probably trying to find the bal- say one of my favorite memories is teaching 10 fellow cast Recognition: Abigail Byrnes, Jacob Cremers, Violet Dussault, ance between my lives in and out of school. I had a 30- members how to tap dance for a winter play.I was the only Ryan Gadoury, Vincent Goernert, Cameron Hartland, minute commute each way to school, which made it diffi- one who knew how to dance, so the experience was filled Christopher Melville, Bailey Napierata, Jacquelyn Orlowski, cult to be involved in my church and town communities with a lot of laughs!” Veronica Phillips, Abigail Robichaud, Nicholas Roush, Asa during the week. I would also want to be very involved in Scranton, Roosevelt Sowka, Nicholas Waterhouse, Jamie my school community all week long. It took some time, but Clare Hopkins may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 112, or Wildgoose, Zackery Wood. eventually I was able to find ways to be involved in both by e-mail at [email protected]. places that mean so much to me and have shaped my life.” EDUCATION NOTEBOOK
Dean’s Honors list for the 2011 spring semes- 2003 with an Associates Degree in Science residents were among the 700 Union College Endicott College ter. and Veterinary Technology. She went on to students named to the Dean’s List: Dean’s Honors is a recognition for students graduate in 2005 from Michigan State Sarah Dean, ’13, a resident of Pomfret; Dean BEVERLY, Mass. — Daniel B. Mills, the son who have earned a grade point average of at University with he Bachelors Degree in is a Psychology and English major and a 2009 of Donald and Cynthia Mills of Woodstock, least 3.3, and Dean’s High Honors is a recog- Animal Science. She is currently performing graduate of Pomfret School. has been named to the Dean’s List for the nition for students who have earned a grade a one year Internal Medicine Internship at Gabriella Bucci, ’14, a resident of spring semester of the school year at point average of at least 3.7. Vetcision in Waltham. Her husband Sam is Woodstock; Bucci is a Mathematics major Endicott College. He is a junior majoring in finishing his PHD in Microbiology at Kansas and a 2010 graduate of Pomfret School. Computer Science. State. Kansas State University Rebecca is the daughter of JoAnn and Larry Lussier of Putnam. Marist College Connecticut College Congratulations To Dr. Rebecca (Lussier) Molina who graduated June 13, from Kansas POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Zachary Dexter, of NEW LONDON — Maxwell Richards, Class State University with her Dr. of Veterinary Union College Putnam, is a member of the class of 2015 and of 2014, at Connecticut College and a resi- Medicine Degree. is majoring in Communication. dent of Pomfret, has been named to the Rebecca graduated from Becker College in SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — The following local
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n advice columnist was were!). of Two Cities” plus Shakespeare’s in the biography field that I’ve once asked whether she ROUND I still maintain the reading habit. “The Merchant of Venice.” devoured. Now a new entry has could sum up one mean- I don’t miss a day.I have to shake my My later years have found me full caught my attention. I intend read- Aingful suggestion in just ROBIN head whenever I hear people say of admiration for Groucho Marx’s ing about the man who posed as one word. they have no time for reading. autobiography, “Groucho And Me.” Rockefeller, a rogue arrested in 2008 The lady was equal to the task for RELAYS Poppycock! Everybody has time. It was written by the man himself, for kidnapping his daughter. her answer was, “READ!” What about the waiting we all Julius or Groucho was not only a On a much more personal note, I certainly agree. For I believe ALAN endure in doctors’ offices, before job great wit but also very insightful of I’ll even read parts of a dictionary. that someone who doesn’t read SANDERSON interviews, marking time in restau- human nature. He possessed a great Why for heaven’s sake? Because I’m holds no advantage over a person rants, riding to work (if you’re not deal of wisdom. Another book I’ve an incorrigible crossword puzzle who can’t. the driver) an — uh — even in the learned a great deal from is “The worker and a Scrabble fanatic. As a toddler I was frequently frus- ondly in the Southern drawl with lavatory. Too many valuable min- Reich Marshal,” a biography of the Pay heed to the lady’s recommen- trated by the fact I hadn’t yet which she wasn’t at all familiar. utes are lost just waiting. I try put- Number Two Nazi, Hermann dation. Read when you can and be learned this wonderful art. I “Now read it like they talk,” I’d ting this time to use with something Goering. Course, I hardly admire enriched. Don’t believe you can became jealous of my parents who bleat in her numbed ear. to read. I just won’t kill time since this guy, but I will concede this achieve full satisfaction by seeing seemed to derive a great deal of I never had to be persuaded to time will eventually kill all of us. Despite the ridicule heaped upon the based-on movie. Screenwriters enjoyment from reading our daily study the science of reading in my If you’re still with me I’ll mention him and the mistakes he made in take terrible liberties with authors! newspaper. But soon my Mom made early school days. I mastered the what I have read besides my two conjunction with his drug abuse, Codicil: What is the significance a regrettable mistake. She read me subject quickly and easily. The daily newspapers. As a boy I was Goering was a brave aviator. of May 10, 1869 in Utah? the funnies one day. It became her teacher usually called upon me to fascinated by Stevenson’s Currently I’m into the story woven chore for many a day thereafter. My read out loud. I spent my free class “Treasure Island” and a sequel by Fred and Adele Astaire. Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resi- favorite strip was “Lil Abner.” Her time poring over any books I could penned by an author I can’t recall Yesterday I became educated about dent of Connecticut who lives in pesky little kid wouldn’t allow her find. My report cards always entitled (what else) “Return to the specific difference between the Danielson. His writings have to read it only once. Nope. She had showed an “A” for this time period Treasure Island.” During my high legitimate and illegitimate theater. appeared in numerous publications. to read it first as we talked and sec- (never mind what my other marks school daze I progressed to “A Tale I could go on and on particularly Tips to celebrate Ice Cream Month
ho doesn’t love the ice cream is 8 to 12 degrees F, Ingredients: 1/4 cup shaved plain chocolate Combine all ingredients and heat to boiling smooth, sweet taste TAKE so leave it out of the refrigera- (Ben and Jerry prefer Hershey’s Special Dark point. Pack into suitable hot sterile jars. Keep of ice cream on a hot tor for several minutes before Chocolate candy bars); 1/4 cup fresh Bing refrigerated until needed. Wsummer day? THE scooping. cherries, halved and pitted (you may use *** If you need an excuse to *** canned cherries, but be sure to drain the Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House indulge in the frozen treat, here HINT Want to reduce ice crystals syrup); two large eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; two — Your tips can win you a great dinner for it is: July is National Ice Cream KAREN from tainting the taste of your cups heavy or whipping cream; one cup milk. two at the historic Publick House Historic Month, so it’s practically our icy treat? Ice cream should Directions: Place the shaved chocolate Inn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint to be patriotic duty to enjoy our fill of TRAINOR never be stored on the door of flakes and the cherries in separate bowls. entered into a random drawing. One winner ice cream this month! the freezer. Fluctuating tem- Cover and refrigerate. Whisk the eggs in a per month will win a fabulous dinner for two Read on for some flavorful ice peratures from all the open- mixing bowl until light and fluffy, one to two (a $60 value) at the renowned restaurant, cream ideas, recipes and tips. ing and closing can melt and refreeze it, cre- minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, located on Route 131 across the town common *** ating ice crystals. Also be sure to return ice then continue whisking until completely in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m in the To kick off a month of sweet celebrations, cream to the freezer immediately after it has blended, about one minute more. Pour in the business of dispensing tips, not inventing try this refreshing Lemon Freeze that’s sim- been served to minimize the formation of the cream and milk and whisk to blend. them (although I can take credit for some), ple to prepare: In a mixing bowl, just chop ice. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream I’m counting on you readers out there to one cup of slightly softened vanilla ice cream *** maker and freeze following manufacturer’s share your best helpful hints! with a spoon. Drizzle on one tablespoon Here’s the scoop on perfect ice cream directions. After the ice cream stiffens (about frozen lemonade, thawed but not diluted. scooping, according to the experts: Dip a two minutes before it’s done), add the choco- Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that You’ll love it! metal scoop into very hot water, then quickly late and the cherries, then continue freezing has worked for you? Do you have a question *** wipe dry. Immediately glide the warm scoop until the ice cream is ready. Makes grateful regarding household or garden matters? If When you eat ice cream, the intense cold over the ice cream, forming rolls of ribbons. one quart. so, why not share them with readers of The can sometimes causes blood vessel spasms, *** *** Southbridge Evening News? Send questions otherwise known as “brain freeze.” If you Ice Cream FYI: In 1984, President Ronald One More Pickle Recipe: Readers really and/or hints to: Take the Hint!, C/o the start to feel an ice cream headache coming Reagan designated July as National Ice came through when a Southbridge resident Southbridge Evening News, 25 Elm St., on, you may be able to slow it down by hold- Cream Month. Recognizing ice cream as a recently requested a homemade pickle Southbridge, MA 01550. Or e-mail ing your tongue against your palate to warm fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by a recipe. The recipes were features in a column [email protected]. Hints are entered into a draw- it up until you finish your chilly dessert. full 90 percent of the nation’s population, Mr. last week. Here’s one more that arrived after ing for dinner for two at the historic Publick *** Reagan called for all people in the US to prop- the column deadline: House Inn. Want to lick your ice cream headaches alto- erly celebrate the event each July! From Hazel Breault, Charlton, MA: For more great hints, tune into Take the gether? Some doctors say that simply eating *** “Yes I do have a great recipe for bread and Hint! one minute snippet tips aired twice daily cold foods more slowly can help prevent Here’s one of my favorite recipes that butter pickles which I’d like to share.” on ORC FM 98.9. And for more tips and talk, brain freeze. deserves an encore in this column: An Bread and Butter Pickles be sure to listen to my live hour-long show *** authentic Ben & Jerry’s recipe for Cherry Ingredients: 4 cups cucumber slices; 1 cup from 9 to 10 am. each Friday on WARE 1250. Did you know? Ice cream should be stored Garcia ice cream as printed in “Ben and vinegar; ? cup sugar; 2 small onions sliced at 0 to -10 degrees F to maintain its texture. Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream and Dessert fine; 1 tsp mustard seed; ? tsp turmeric; 1 tsp However, the best temperature for scooping Book.” salt. Is your portfolio like a baseball team?
f you’re a baseball fan, Flexibility — While every you’re no doubt aware member of a professional that the MLB All-Star FINANCIAL baseball team is a good play- IGame was played on July er, one might be better than 12. FOCUS another in a given situation. But while you probably For instance, a faster runner appreciated the grace and might pinch-run for someone skill of the players, you may JEFF BURDICK else. And as you move on in not realize just how much a your “game” of life, you will baseball team can teach you need flexibility in making about other aspects of life — your investment decisions. such as investing. As one example, when you near retirement, Specifically, consider the following charac- you may want to reduce your exposure to risk teristics: somewhat, so you might decide to replace Consistency — Baseball teams need to be some — but certainly not all — of your consistent. They choose quality players and growth-oriented vehicles with investments must have the patience and discipline to stick that can offer greater protection of your prin- with those players during slumps. As an cipal. investor, you should choose quality invest- Good management — Even the best group ments and have the patience and discipline to of baseball players needs a manager to guide stick with them over the long haul. them and make decisions during a ballgame. Diversification — A baseball team doesn’t And to help you make investment choices have just one type of player — it contains during different times in your life, you might pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders. benefit from working with a financial profes- Your portfolio also needs to be diversified sional — someone who knows your risk toler- because if you own only a single type of ance, investment preferences and long-term investment, and a market downturn strikes aspirations. that asset class particularly hard, your portfo- You may never find yourself surrounded by lio could take a big hit. Owning a diversified the greatest ballplayers in the world — but mix of stocks, bonds, government securities, remembering these traits can help keep your certificates of deposit (CDs) and other invest- portfolio “in the game.” ments can help reduce the effect of market volatility on your holdings. Keep in mind, Jeff Burdick the local Edward Jones though, that diversification, by itself, can’t Financial Advisor may be contacted at his guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Sturbridge Office at 508-347-1420 or via e-mail Unity — While a baseball team contains a [email protected]. diverse collection of players, they all strive toward a common goal. And the mix of investments in your portfolio needs to work together to help achieve the various goals you’ve established, such as a comfortable retirement, college for your children and a legacy for your family. To work toward your individual objectives, you will need to create an investment mix that’s based on your risk tolerance, time horizon, family situation and other factors. 8 • Friday, July 22, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Protecting
P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 personal TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 FAX: (860) 928-5946 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM privacy FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER ersonal privacy is ADAM MINOR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR something we treas- ure as a basic right. EDITOR P The phone hacking scandal What is happening at the senior center? in Britain highlights how easy it is to invade the cyberspaces EDITORIAL To the Editor: lishment of senior centers and on the selection of we foolishly believe are safe. Senior citizens are wondering — what is happen- board members. State election laws apply only to While we might worry about ing at our center? federal, state and municipal officials (including jus- others violating our privacy,we I am asking questions and not getting all true tices of the peace), and town committee members. are often the perpetrators answers. These are the facts of the law for a munic- Staff from the Commission on Aging suggest that if either intentionally or through Burnt to a ipal agent for elderly and a senior center. a senior center is a private, nonprofit, stand-alone carelessness. The chief elected official, or the chief executive 501(c)(3) agency, the selection method is likely Several years ago my purse officer, in Pomfret’s case, the first selectman, if by included in its articles of incorporation. If the town was stolen. I was upset when I ordinance, shall appoint a municipal agent for the supports it, the town’s charter probably specifies thought about crisp elderly persons of the town. In 2000, the former first the board of governor’s makeup and selection losing my selectman, David Patenaude, appointed and hired process. identity, along with the present municipal agent. On Jan. 24, 2001, the Board of Selectmen appoint- my credit In 2002, a question was asked of the Office of ed a committee of seven and four officio members cards, keys Legislative Research, “Senior Center Board of as the starting board for the senior center. This was and money. Governors” and answered by Mary M. Janicki, done without an ordinance. This committee has Sunburn. The thief Assistant Director Research. written its bylaws, which are available at the senior wanted cash It brings a cringe to my Her answer: You asked whether state law governs center. What role the board plays at the Senior and tossed face just thinking about it. the selection of the members of a senior center’s Center and the role of the municipal agent is not everything Although, right now, it’s board of governors. State statutes do not regulate totally clear, at this time, but it has been reported else, but I bringing a cringe to my the method of selection for the board of governors the first selectman told the board they have full NANCY WEISS decided to be face more so because I have of a town’s senior center. The method of selection authority over the municipal agent for the elderly. more cau- it, and boy, do I have it bad. may be stipulated in the centers bylaws, its articles tious about Over the weekend, I took of incorporation, or the town charter. While the law FORD FAY, the contents of my bulging it upon myself to play in a requires municipalities to appoint a municipal POMFRET handbag. Today there is more basketball tournament all agent for elderly persons, it is silent on the estab- information on my cell phone THE MINOR day Saturday, out in the and laptop than was ever DETAILS sun, in a sleeveless T-shirt stuffed in my purse. — without sunscreen. Melita Monahan, owner of ADAM OK, before I go on any ProtechSB, a company based in MINOR further, I know what you Don’t cut sports at tech schools Woodstock, is my go-to person are thinking: “Why, in the for everything related to my name of all things healthy, To the Editor: nor is taking away our future. By taking away computer needs. She has the didn’t you wear sunscreen?” This letter is in regards to the recent budget cuts sports the governor is making it easier for more patience of the proverbial saint Here’s the kicker: I had sunscreen in my to the sports of tech schools in Connecticut. kids to be on the streets getting into trouble. How when teaching me how to use backpack all day, and I didn’t even use it. What is Gov. [Dannel] Malloy thinking? Does he about budget cuts in his own pay check or within the complex devices, but also This is the part where you all of you reading really think this is a good idea? the state building? Take his job away and give that knows her stuff when it comes to security. She helps people this collectively hand me my dunce cap and I sit I am a local student and a varsity football player responsibility to someone else. Do we really need every day in dealing with the in the corner for a timeout for foolish behavior. entering into my junior year at H.H. Ellis Tech. I all those positions in the State House? am very upset, along with a lot of the other student A lot of people pay taxes in this state which seem trade off between using high You see … how do I put this mildly? I don’t get tech items and protecting priva- out much these days. I’ll freely admit it, I am athletes about the budget cut to sports. I work very to go up every year and every year there is still hard to keep my grades up, I dedicate a lot of time budget cuts. Maybe we need less people in office cy. out of shape, strapped to a desk during the day Monahan points out that: and tired at night, and my arms don’t really see to my sport in hopes of obtaining a scholarship for who don’t know what they’re doing and get a small- college. By cutting sports it is closing the doors of er group of people who knows what they’re doing. “Security is a multi-layered much sun, but last Saturday, in Willimantic, issue. There is a spectrum, a Conn., they were introduced in a harsh way. opportunity for us athletes to continue onto college with hopes of earning that scholarship. degree. You have to take the end A little background — my brother-in-law was KYLE NORTON I was always told that the children are our future, user into consideration,” she asked to speak at a 3-on-3 basketball tourna- STUDENT ATHLETE,ELLIS TECH education is important for that future — this gover- said in distinguishing between ment, the Joshua Mettel 3-On-3 Classic, run b y my needs and those of a bank a local pastor whose son died in a motorcycle for instance. accident. The tournament is designed as an Monahan said in the scandal evangelical outreach, and my brother-in-law, in Britain, unscrupulous peo- Sam, is a missionary for the Fellowship of ple cracked the supposedly Christian Athletes in southern New Jersey. A My country, my dream, my future uncrackable. On a personal natural athlete, Sam is a great player, and pret- level, the portability of laptops ty much dominates every game he is in, so I was return. Unions do not mean excellence. In many and cell phones leads to more happy to be on his team when he shot me a text To the Editor: instances it’s just the opposite. It is now time to call risk of losing them or having last week. So, on Saturday, Sam, my father-in- It surprises me how quiet the Quiet Corner is. for ‘reform’. We’ve seen the ‘change’. them stolen than having creeps break into them. We need to law, myself and Greg (one of Sam’s college Driving around the area settles any question. We have another year of watching our country know how to protect them friends) headed to the tournament, ready to Homes for sale scattered like money on the flounder under a regime of czars and a president Monopoly table. Have we figured out yet why this is who is ineffective, recently storming out of a con- because we cart them around a “ball it up,” FCA-style. Naturally, to show how bit like my handbag. manly we were, we decided to cut the sleeves off happening? We’ve had a stimulus, numerous gressional meeting, because he didn’t get his way. bailouts, healthcare reform, and every other type of Start looking now at the candidates, not the party Because she works with a of our FCA T-shirts in a show of team unity wide range of computer users, (also, I think the phrase “show off our guns” entitlement, but no success. Unemployment affiliation. We definitively don’t have a JFK remains disastrously high and as for the housing Democrat in office now. Monahan chuckled in mention- was used…). ing that for some, me included, market, just look around town for your own opin- Remember, there is only one America, and we Anyway, we started the tournament off fast, the biggest threat to the securi- ion. need to take it back for the values it was founded winning our first game and earning a second ty of data is the person who cre- In Connecticut we have another problem. Taxes under not the political correctness doctrine we seed in our bracket. Already, I could tell I was ates it in the first place. The on top of taxes. Recent poll of the top states for have been forced to accept. Hang a flag outside if getting warm, but my snowflake white arms individual most apt to do some- business Connecticut scored 39th with Rhode you agree. Mine represents: “America — My felt OK. Honestly, I wasn’t even thinking about thing stupid with my personal Island 50th, and Massachusetts 6th. I guess the Country, My Dream, My Future — Lets preserve it. data is likely to be me. unions have pick pocketed too much of the taxpay- it!” Once the simplest way of pre- Flash to 2 p.m. — after several games, our ers wallet in Connecticut, and they are about to team has improbably made it to the Elite 8, and serving some privacy was to pick it cleaner next year with a 10-20 percent tax DON R. YOST have an unlisted telephone we are laboring against a quick team called the increase. When you open that checkbook to pay Italian Stallions. Like their namesake, they NORTH GROSVENORDALE number. Married women and those taxes this month, think about the union enti- children were listed under delivered us a knockout blow,and eliminated us tlements and pension funds your supporting for no from the tournament, but it was after that game their husbands’ and fathers’ that I knew I was getting burned. But it wasn’t names. With the decline of patriarchy,such restrictive con- until I got home that I knew I was about to feel ventions have disappeared, but the heat. I was pretty pink by day’s end, but my one still needs to be given arms were feeling the brunt of the sun’s slow SOUND OFFS access to a cell phone number and steady attack. just like an unlisted one. Turns out, the burn was a little more severe Giving our cell phone num- than I originally thought, because on Sunday, bers only to the people whom more than 24 hours after the event’s conclusion, we want to hear from is much I noticed that I had several blisters forming on The music should go on like having an unlisted number. my burn. Soon I am sure there will be I will stop right here to spare you the gory SOUND OFF: who paid for this! Everyone, including me, looked directories of cell phones for details, but I will declare, here and now, that if I I’m writing to tell you about the concert, forward to having them at Rotary Park in Putnam. everyone to use. wasn’t a firm believer in sunscreen before, then “Dancing Under the Stars,” that would have taken It’s not right what the Town of Putnam did to The death of Betty Ford henceforth, I definitely am now! place at Rotary Park Aug. 23 or the 26 of August. JoAnn! marked another moment to Very sad to say,it will not go on any more, because I, along with everyone else says JoAnn and her think about personal privacy. Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909-4130, the Town of Putnam took it away from JoAnn group should continue to have Dancing Under the Mrs. Ford once followed the or by e-mail at [email protected]. Dumas and the group Reminese. Stars performing at Rotary Park in Rotary Park in path of many wives of politi- I’m very, very appalled by and at this. I’m out- Putnam! The Town of Putnam had absolutely no cians. She was thrust into the raged as well. It did not cost the Town of Putnam right whatsoever to stop this at all. It does not con- spotlight and, although she was one red cent! JoAnn and her sponsors are the ones cern the Town of Putnam whatsoever. charming, good looking and bright, she was expected to play a specific role. Her outspoken SOUND OFF! nature turned convention on its ear. 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From left, Sonja Packlaian, of Putnam, and Jacob Christiana, of Danielson, enjoy Makayla Banas, 2, of Sprig, takes a ride on a pony under the chaperone of Stacey Segar Carpenter. themselves during the Sixth Annual Summer Celebration Sponsored by NEPS. The two are set to be married in 2013.
A Connecticut State Trooper shows the crowd how he handles the four-year-old German The staff at Anytime Fitness gave away a free one-year membership at the Summer Celebration. From left, Shepard. Joe Penrose, Jarrid Trudeau, Molly McNamee, Erika Johnson, Jason Stevenson, Alex Lavallee, and Captain Running Man.
Quiet Corner wood carving artist Eric Brown takes a request to turn a log into a work of art at the Students from Quest Martial Arts put on a demonstration for the crowd at the NEPS Summer Summer Celebration. Celebration.
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WOODSTOCK — More than $10,000 was raised at the Sixth Annual Summer Celebration spon- sored by Northeast Placement Services at the Woodstock Fairgrounds Saturday, July 16. Monetary donations, along with corporate sponsor donations, are still being calculated. According to NEPS Executive Director Rick Roy, NEPS fundrais- The bass player from Brooklyn-based band White Rose Confession plays es for this event throughout the NEPS Executive Director Rick Roy serves lemonade. on the Woodstock Fair stage at the Summer Celebration. year. “The most amazing part of this whole thing is that this was our best year, and in this economy it says a lot,” Roy said. “Times are tough, but the people came out and supported us. I was really amazed.” Roy said that between 4,000 and 6,000 people showed up for the event, which had 13 vendors from local business around the Quiet Corner. The all-day event incorporated prizes and raffles, along with a per- formance by Brooklyn-based rock band White Rose Confession.
Children and participants take a splash in the JT’s Bouncin’ Bonanza. A NEPS volunteer drives a hayride carrying passengers around the Woodstock Fairgrounds. 10 • Friday, July 22, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER SPORTS Charter Oak CU/Killingly Rec Modified Softball Results
A perfect season has come to a almost pulled the biggest upset of Benoit supplied the winning single, close last week. Foxy’s Gang came to the season over Jasmin, but fell in STANDINGS Smith scoring. A five-run top of the play, and play they did, knocking off the bottom of the seventh, 12-11. GP W L W% seventh gave Groundscapes the lead. Universal Fiberoptics/Kings Then the week ended with the UNIVERSAL/KING TRUCKING 13 12 1 .923 A two-run triple by Gary Topping Trucking Inc., 13-9. Foxy’s Ed Foxy’s Gang vs. Universal/Kings JASMIN 14 10 4 .714 and a single by Ryan Romyas set the Esposito provided the power with game. FOXYS GANG 13 9 4 .692 stage for the bottom of the inning. two home runs and 4 RBIs. His sec- Pages Tree took a 5-2 lead in the PIZZA 101 13 6 7 .462 Jeff Jasmin, Jarrod Larkin and ond round tripper came in the bot- first inning of their game and never PAGES TREE SERV 13 3 10 .231 Gary Benoit led the Jasmin attack tom of the sixth inning as the game looked back. Ray Nutter had the hot GROUNDSCAPES 14 0 14 .000 with three hits each, and Alan Duda winning hit, Chris Dunn scoring. bat for Pages with three hits, includ- had two hits. For Groundscapes Dunn led off with a single, followed ing a triple and 4 RBIs to lead the Chris LaBelle and Matt Mullins had by John Argeres single and the attack. Three other players had bottom of the sixth Pizza responded hits, three runs and 5 RBIs, Nick three hits each, Gary Topping and home run. The final run came fol- three hits each, including Eric with four runs, taking the lead for Cote had a perfect time at bat with JP Pechie added two hits apiece and lowing a Jeff Fortin single and a Babcock, Steve Shippee and Nick good. Kevin Marcoux scored the four hits, three runs and 4 RBIs. 2 RBIs each. Tim Hoyt single. Webster. Mark Codding had 3 RBIs. winning run on a triple by Joe Steve Vanase and Justin Vildavs In the final game of the week There were a total of five games Winning pitcher Todd Ducat helped Rasicot, earlier Brett singled home added three hits each. Trevor May (Foxy’s vs. Universal/King) four last week in the Charter Oak Credit his own cause with two hits and 2 Greg Irons with the tying run. scored the winning run on a Leonce players for Foxy had four hits each, Union/Killingly Rec Modified RBIs. For Groundscapes, Ryan Rasicot and Fowler had three hits Bedard fielder’s choice, while Doug including Esposito, Jeff Fortin, Josh Softball League. One of the contests Romyas gave it his best with three each and Rasicot added 4 RBIs. In a May was the winning pitcher. For Fortin and Tim Hoyt. Jim Hoyt was a makeup game between hits, Arlin Pichie had two hits and losing effort Adam Regnere provid- Jasmin the highlight was a fourth added a two-run homer. Jon Dubeau Jasmin and Universal/King, won by John Piela added 2 RBIs. ed three hits, four runs scored, an inning grand slam by Bill Larkin. and Mike Fortin Sr. had 2 RBIs each. Universal/King 18-11, played on Game two on Monday was the RBI, two doubles and a triple. Mike Jarrod Larkin added 3 RBIs. Fortin Sr. was the winning pitcher. Tuesday. On Monday the action upset win by Pizza 101 over Jasmin. Goudreau, Dave Desmaris and Jeff On Wednesday Jasmin struggled For Universal/King, Nick Orn led opened with Page’s Tree Service Over the first three innings Pizza Jasmin had two hits each. to defeat Groundscapes. It took the his mates with three hits. Steve defeating Groundscapes 20-8. In had a 6-1 lead and were coasting Game three was the makeup con- bottom of the seventh inning for the Vanase, Aaron May and Josh Tunni game two Pizza 101 pulled off an along. Then Jasmin came alive for test and a hitting contest with both second place Jasmin to pull this one added two hits each. Tunni added a upset by beating Jasmin 11-9. On the next three frames and took an 8- teams combining for 39 hits and 29 out. Will Preston began with a dou- home run. Wednesday the Groundscapes 7 lead in the top of the sixth. In the runs. Aaron May had a big night ble, then scored the tying run on a with a grand slam, one of his three double by Eric Smith. Then Gary Green Valley Blackhawks defeat Vermont Rampage
Courtesy photos/Patricia and Anthony Verrill Above, Halfback Steve Chivawdire takes off on a long end-around carry in the third quarter. Right, Wingback Will Buchert catches a TD pass late in the fourth quarter, putting the game out of reach for the Rampage.
The Green Valley Blackhawks, the by head coach Bill Nash, the team will ly-owned franchised company (known New England Football League’s play its second home game against the as Green Valley Blackhawks, LLC) (NEFL) newest semi-pro football Woburn Warlords on Saturday, July managed by four individuals. For team, defeated the Vermont Rampage 23, at Ellis Tech Field at 4 p.m. The more information visit the team’s web 33-0 on Saturday,July 16. Spearheaded Green Valley Blackhawks is a private- site at http://gvbhawks.com. ‘Give a little, get a lot’ Carpenter keeps up at Speedway
BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP at basketball camp VILLAGER SPORTS CORRESPONDENT PUTNAM — Like his good friend BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP rebounding and ball handling skills SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Chris Bisson, John Carpenter races at station,” said Don Cushing, former Thompson Speedway in the Limited THOMPSON — There is a reason long time Bartlett High School boys’ Sportsman division. His 1985 Monte why certain athletes seem better pre- basketball coach, and current New Carlo 355 Chevy engine bares the No. 46 pared for their particular sport than England Hall of Fame member. after his father’s step brother, who others. From July 11-15 the nearly 70 Cushing along with friend Gary essentially got him into racing roughly youngsters from the Quiet Corner Donahue have been running basket- 11 years ago when there were over 40 and beyond including Auburn, ball camps since 1978. cars in the division. Now, the number Dudley and Oxford, Mass. participat- “We also play two 45-minute games of racers has dropped to around 30 ed in the 10th annual Tourtellotte a day, one right before lunch and we cars. Courtesy photo Instructional Basketball Camp spon- play a game right before 3 p.m.,” said “He was racing back in the early 80s, sored by the Thompson Recreation Cushing. I used to watch him race, then I met John Carpenter’s No. 46 car, seen competing in the Limited Sportsman division Department for ages 7-16. Cushing, along with the other Chris Bisson where I work, and I at Thompson Speedway. The camp ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., coaches, feels that campers get more began helping him with his car, then over anxious to get there.” with campers reaping the benefits of than just basketball skills. we built one for myself,” said Carpenter. any basketball skill from shooting to “Over half the kids that came last He gets his Monte Carlo up to at least 120-125 miles It only took Carpenter and Bisson a winter to put his per hour on the straightaway and roughly 80 miles per defense and from dribbling to pass- year came back this year,” said car together. ing. Cushing. “Our slogan this year was hour on the turns. “I bought a chassis, then had the main cage built Carpenters’ full-time job is a mechanic at Fifth What wasn’t a surprise at this ‘Give a little, get a lot.’ They get a lot then we put the front and rear clip into it and then we year’s camp was the numerous coach- of confidence, a lot of mentioning, a Dimension in Putnam with Bisson. His sponsors dropped the motor into it and it was built,” said include Fifth Dimension, JC’s Pizza, Bates Auto Parts es with impressive resumes that lot of attention to help develop their Carpenter. “I need to make sure that it’s built strong helped the youngsters refine their skills.” in Thompson, and 203 Tanning and NEC Body Works enough to keep me safe and others safe.” in Putnam. hoop skills. Eight total coaches helped At the conclusion of the camp the So far Carpenter wishes he could be doing better on for the week-long camp, including campers earn awards. Team champi- “This year has been tough for sponsors,” said the circuit. His best finish this year has been seventh Carpenter. “With the economy the way it’s been I’ve Putnam Science Academy head boys’ on awards are handed out, as well as place. basketball coach Tom Espinosa. the best one-on-one individual, two- been having a hard time trying to get sponsors.” “The toughest thing about racing is just trying to be One of the hardest things to do when it comes to rac- “We helped the kids with the funda- on-two individual, and a hot shot consistent,” said Carpenter. “I love the adrenaline mentals, but we also played games champion is named for the camper ing is to find time to work on the car. Any free time rush I get from being behind the wheel.” Carpenter has is working on his car. with the kids, team competitions, that makes the most jump shots for Thompson Speedway is his home course, but he has individual champion, free throw the week. “Usually on Sunday afternoons, and sometimes on aspirations of running at Waterford at some point in Tuesdays have been the two biggest days I usually champion it was a lot of fun for the “At the end of the week we hope the future. Carpenter does enjoy the challenges of his kids,” said Espinosa. “It was a great they learn something,” said Cushing. work on the car,” said Carpenter. home track, though. Carpenter’s pit crew includes Rodney Cohen, Scott camp to teach the fundamentals.” “It encompasses both competitive and “Just trying to get through traffic and to get through Outside of Espinosa, former non-competitive levels, and the Houghton, Joe Dionne and brother Scott, Zak and the corners at a good speed,” said Carpenter. “This Cameron Robinson. Carpenter’s teammate is Leo camper and now Hartwick College campers buy into and the coaches are past year we’ve been wrecking a lot. I don’t know why, alumni and former Putnam High outstanding because they can work in Adams of Putnam, who drives his father’s car that there’s never a dull moment especially this year. Other Paul Coutu used to drive. School standout Travis Godley a camp environment. We want the drivers keep trying to get to the front, and they may be returned to be an instructor. kids to leave happy at the end of their Courtney Kominski a 1,000-point scor- day.” er at Quinnipiac, Seth Laconto from Espinosa likes coaching in the Campus tours begin promptly at 1 p.m. Southbridge, Mass., Andrew Sciocki, camp because he gets to see the kids Hyde School to host open house Executive Director of Hyde Schools and author Allison Donahue, Gary Donahue, and have some fun while learning some- Laura Gauld will offer a short presentation during the Nick Carney were also on hand to thing about basketball. WOODSTOCK — Hyde School will host a summer afternoon. Guests will later enjoy refreshments and coach. “We want every kid to get better Open House on Saturday,July 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. on its some informal time learning about Hyde’s academic, The format for this year’s camp and we really focus on fundamentals Woodstock campus. The event will offer a glimpse of a art, and athletic programs from teachers, coaches, stu- remained the same. and we focus on teaching and the kids day in the life at Hyde School, with afternoon activi- dents, and parents. “Four different stations focusing on have a blast,” he said. “It’s a good ties beginning in Annhurst, where guests will be Visitors are asked to call to make a reservation prior offense, defense, free throws and learning tool for all the kids.” greeted by Hyde faculty and parents. to the event. WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Friday, July 22, 2011 • 11 Malloy budget axes Putnam DMV branch vacant positions, 10 retirements, 28 work force, which is set to elimi- the path we chose, but at this junc- revenue beyond what’s already DMV positions now paid through emis- nate nearly 6,060 jobs in the ture, it is the only path we can take. been agreed to.” continued from page A1 sions funds and two positions paid Executive Branch, including 4,328 Connecticut is in the midst of the This new plan, released last general funds for the boating serv- currently filled permanent posi- worst fiscal crisis it’s faced in week, is actually 1,100 fewer state ‘Quiet Corner’ is not green,” said ices. tions, 1,599 vacant positions and many, many years. Without an jobs than the 7,675 he targeted in an Viens. “Why aren’t we being recog- “I am working closely with Sen. 133 temporary jobs. agreement, the only way out of it earlier proposal to balance the nized that we have needs here.” [Donald] Williams on this issue,” “The plan we are submitting requires us to make the tough, state budget. The Norwich DMV branch is said State Rep. Daniel Rovero, D- today to the Legislature contains a painful decisions we’ve made. We “Through a mix of layoffs and nearly 35 miles away from the Killingly.“We have to keep in mind lot of painful spending cuts. know there are legislators of both painful spending cuts we have Putnam satellite station. There is there is still hope to keep Putnam’s Coupled with the list of layoffs we parties who will find many things eliminated the $1.6 billion deficit. also a DMV in Willimantic. branch of the DMV open if SEBAC released yesterday, we are entirely in this plan they don’t like. To reit- This budget is balanced, it’s bal- “This is the direction we must comes up with a successful solu- aware of the impact this plan will erate: We don’t like most of what’s anced honestly, and it begins the move because of the very severe tion. Also, this particular branch have on the lives of thousands of in here, either. But we would long overdue process of downsiz- fiscal constraints the state faces,” has a limited cost to the state as the our fellow state employees and remind everyone that if the ing Connecticut’s state govern- said DMV Commissioner Melody town owns the building and pro- their families, and people across Legislature would like to remove a ment to make it one that taxpayers A. Currey. “Most definitely there vides maintenance such as winter Connecticut who have become used cut we’ve made from the budget, can afford,” said Malloy. will be affects on customers, but plowing.” to a certain level of services pro- they have to replace it with another our goal is also to maintain the According to vided by state government,” said cut of the same value, and there Jack Meltzer may be reached at core services we provide to the mil- www.governor.ct.gov, Malloy’s Malloy on Friday, July 15. “We will aren’t a lot of good options out (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail lions of people statewide.” newly revised budget plan, do our best to mitigate that impact. there. To be clear on another point: at [email protected]. The department’s reductions released last week, is to cut state As everyone knows, this was not We will not support an increase in amount to 123 layoffs, 28 eliminated Last Green Valley debuts website for agriculture businesses
appropriation was $200,000; in the fifth year it the plan recognizes that in order to maintain campaign. The federal support continues to TLGV was $248,000. With the expansion of the programming that will attract the significant maintain the credibility of our programs but continued from page A1 Corridor in 2002, the authorization rose to $1 resources necessary for sustainability, the TLGV will not be authorized to receive million per year, with actual annual funding federal investment would need to be retained appropriations through the National Park ment plan “Vision 2020, the Next Ten Years,” ranging from $515,000 to $840,000 since 2001. over the next eight years. Reauthorization for Service’s Heritage Partnership Program that serves as a guide and measurement of Federal funding has been used to initiate pro- federal funding to 2015 would leverage multi- after Sept. 30, 2015. achievement in the organization’s visions gramming. The smaller federal investment year commitments. and strategies. The last planning document in the early years did not allow significant A Congressional reauthorization bill was Clare Hopkins may be reached at (860) 928- for the organization, Vision 2010, Vision to programming to be in place until after 2001. introduced in 2007 but delays in passing the 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at clare@vil- Reality, expired last year. The TLGV Board of Directors adopted essential legislation until 2009 had a marked lagernewspapers.com. TLGV has received federal appropriations Trail to 2015: A Sustainability Plan. In 2007 effect on the rapid deployment of a capital since 1996. For each of the first four years the NEWS BRIEF
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extrication demonstration, where a last year is the “Dunk the Chief,” BUNGAY couple of teams will cut up cars to dunk tank, where Chandler will get continued from page 1 show people what it is like to remove a dunked by people throwing balls at a actually takes away from you, your victim from a car crash. target. POLICE LOG family,to do what we do. If we can get The extrication demo this year is “We’re not trying to raise any one or two people through the open set to be a repeat competition of the money at this event, we are just rais- house, it is one or two people more “Old Farts” versus the “Young ing awareness through people talking than before.” Squirts” to see who can remove the to people about fire safety,” said Editor’s Note: The information contained in these police Chandler said those who wish to doors of the cars the fastest. Chandler. “The major point is for peo- logs was obtained through either press releases or other volunteer don’t have to have any prior The cars used for the demonstra- ple to see what we do, and to try to get public documents kept by each police department, and is fire or medical training to join, and tion were donated by Ross’ Junk Yard additional people to join.” considered to be the account of police. All subjects are con- the fire station will provide the train- in East Putnam. The cars will be sidered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ing at a cost to the fire station, not returned after the demonstration and Jack Meltzer may be reached at (860) individuals who wish to volunteer. used for scrap metal. 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail at “We’re just hoping we could get There will also be a cookout with [email protected]. DANIELSON more people,” Chandler said. hamburgers and hot dogs all day, and At the event, there will be a vehicle making its infamous comeback from TUESDAY, JULY 12 Linda Evans, 47, of 199 Clifford Lane, Bozrah, was charged with second-degree larceny and criminal mis- chief. Camp to enforce ‘habits of SATURDAY, JULY 16 Ethan Tanksley, of 113 Soap St, Dayville, was charged generosity by practicing service’ with assault third degree and disorderly conduct. work to feed the hungry. CAMP “Our youth really enjoy working with folks with special BROOKLYN continued from page 1 needs because they are so outgoing and teach us about joy,” preparing food and serving a meal at the Covenant Soup said Kirk. “This summer we will pick vegetables at the WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Kitchen in Willimantic. People’s Harvest Garden in Pomfret and use the fresh pro- According to Kirk, the high schoolers will serve as coun- duce to create salads for the Covenant Soup Kitchen in James Mahon, 67, of 1 Quebec Square, Brooklyn, was selors, thus giving them the opportunity for leadership Willimantic.” charged with failure to appear. experience. Kirk said the group is looking forward to going to “We hope to teach our youth about the work of these Brimfield to assist United Church of Christ with tornado Rafael Veguilla, 62, of 167 South Main St, Brooklyn, local agencies and instill habits of generosity by practic- clean up. The Brimfield church has acted as a shelter and was charged with possession of heroin, possession of ing service,” said Kirk. distribution center since the June 1 tornado. heroin with intent to sell, operating a drug factory, pos- The program originally began in the summer of 2006 In the past, the group has done a variety of different session of heroin near a day care, and possession of with a group of volunteers from both churches. events, such as visiting the Second Chance Animal Shelter, heroin with intent to sell near a day care. “We wanted to help our middle school youth put faith in going to Community Kitchen and Daily Bread, visiting action in some direct service in the community,”said Kirk. TEEG, and going to the Covenant soup kitchen, and the Julio Valentin, 46, of 43 Prospect St, Danielson, was “Kids go to camp for all kinds of enrichment — everything Global Village at Heifer Project Overlook Farm. charged with possession of heroin, possession of heroin from improving basketball skills to developing drama and “Service is central to our faith and this program helps us give back to our community in meaningful ways. As our with intent to sell, possession of heroin within 1,500 feet music talents — we thought, ‘Why not a camp that grows the heart?’ Compassion is something we want to nurture eyes are opened to the needs of others we appreciate our of a day care, possession of heroin with intent to sell many blessings and learn to be more generous,” said Kirk. within 1,500 feet of a day care, and operating a drug fac- in our youth and we can teach this through hands-on activ- tory. ities. It is a valuable form of experiential learning.” Kirk said that the Camp has visited the Center of Hope Jack Meltzer may be reached at (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or THURSDAY, JULY 14 in Southbridge every year since starting the camp, and by e-mail at [email protected]. also feels very connected with several local agencies that Christopher Phelan, 20, of 213 Church St, Brooklyn, was charged with failure to have lights lit and devices illuminated and weapons in vehicle. North Grosvenordale. Outdoor concert to be held This concert is free and open to the public, so bring your KILLINGLY lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of great fam- at Riverside Park ily entertainment! TUESDAY, JULY 12 For more information, or if you have questions, please THOMPSON — Thompson Recreation presents an out- check out our website at www.thompsonrec.org or call us Aimee Sweet, 19, of 379 Green Hollow Road, Danielson, door concert by Tongue & Groove — playing rock and roll at 860/923-9440. was charged with sexual assault and risk of injury to a music from the 80’s to the present — on Friday, July 22, at minor. 7 p.m. at the at the Lion’s Bandstand at Riverside Park in SATURDAY, JULY 16 IN THE Ryan Laput, 36, of 113 Soap St, Killingly, was charged Bon PLEASE VISIT QUIET CORNER with assault third degree and disorderly conduct. Appetite! 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Prime Rib SATURDAY, JULY 16 Served Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm All Day Live Music with Alan Kindler, 53, of 4 Fairmont St, Putnam, was $ Ben Corbitt charged with risk of injury to a minor, criminal mis- Only 13.00 Friday @ 8:00 pm chief, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, stran- Lounge Menu Available gulation second degree, threatening second degree, and Every Thursday Night carrying a firearm while under the influence. Sun-Thurs until 12 midnite Tuesdays Fri & Sat until 1am from 8-11pm from 7-9 pm Scott Beaudreault, 36, of 1211 Route 171 Woodstock, - Saturday LIVE Entertainment - Acoustic Open Mic Night! was charged with improper muffler, operating an unreg- w/Chris Holmes TRIVIA NIGHT istered motor vehicle, misuses of registration plates, and Wed/Fri Karaoke 9:30-? no insurance. with Big Daddy Entertainment Dining Room Open For Private Parties Up to 30 People. Reserve Now! 14 • Friday, July 22, 2011 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Putnam Rotary Clubs supports Home At Last Campaign
PUTNAM — The Putnam Rotary Club presented the largest civic organizational gift to date to the TALVHI Project, which is constructing homeless veterans apart- ments in Jewett City. The $5,000 check will finance the furnishings for one of the apartment units bringing the Home At Last capital campaign total to more than $350,000 towards its goal of $760,000. The presentation was the highlight of the club’s weekly meeting as the support was the largest gift given by Putnam Rotary to its list of worthy charities this year. An appropriate plaque honoring the club will be placed in the project’s lobby. Outgoing President Joyce Duff profusely thanked the membership whose volunteer efforts at a number of suc- cessful fund raising efforts such as the Rotary Golf Courtesy photo Tournament enabled the club Pictured are Joyce Duff, outgoing president of Putnam Rotary, present- to make a leadership gift of ing a check for $5,000 to Bill Czmyr, president of the American Legion such magnitude. Veterans Housing, Inc. The gift will finance the furnishing of one of the “We as Rotarians appreci- 18 homeless veterans apartments now under construction in Jewett ate the regional nature of this City. The project is a national model for a veterans organization giving project and hope that other up some of its space to provide direct care for veterans with PTSD and Rotary and similar civic other addictive diagnoses. American Legion Post # 15 is being nation- groups will accept this chal- ally recognized for its leadership in seeing that no comrade is left. lenge to equal or surpass our level of support,” Duff said. “Construction has been underway since March and the anticipated date of completion is April of 2012,” said William Czmyr Jr.,TALVHI president, who accepted the gift on behalf of the fundraising campaign. “We are proud to be a national model for demonstrating how a veterans organization can pro- vide direct care so that none of our comrades are left behind”, he added. Those wishing to donate to the homeless veterans project may send their gift to: The TALVHI Project, c/o Jewett City Savings Bank, P.O. Box 335, Jewett City, CT 06351. To learn more about the TALVHI Project’s Home At Last Capital Campaign, or to donate, visit www.al-veteranshousing.org or call 860-208-6253.
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SOUTH WOODSTOCK 860-928-1995 Fine Homes International Division 860-928-0876 B2 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, July 22, 2011 OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Ann E. Belletti, 60 Lorraine M. Richard, 82 BROOKLYN — Ann E. Belletti, 60, of 1950, daughter of the late John Lorraine M. Richard, 82, She was employed for 45 years at the Brooklyn, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Day and Dorothy (Grippaldi) Hauck. formerly of Putnam, died American Optical Co., retiring in 1991. Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Ann served in the U.S. Navy July 15, 2011. She enjoyed knitting and embroidery, an She was the wife of the late Raymond and was a Vietnam Veteran. She She was the beloved wife avid reader of mystery and enjoyed playing Belletti who died Nov. 9, 2009. worked for the Killingly School of the late Rene W. cards. She is survived by two sons, Steven Belletti System as an administrative Richard. Lorraine and She was an active member of St. Mary and Lauren Tremblay of Brooklyn and Scott secretary. Rene enjoyed traveling and Church in Putnam and the Daughters of Belletti and wife Shea of Pomfret; two daugh- She loved spending time with her family square dancing. Isabella. ters, Barbara Larose and husband Matthew and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves her brother, Calling Hours Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from of Morenci, Ariz. and Nikki Belletti and A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Lucien Provost of Nevada; three sisters, 9:00 to 10:30 A Mass of Christian Burial was Shawn Cavanagh of Brooklyn; two sisters, Monday, July 25at The CT State Veterans Aurore Demers of North Carolina, Jeanne held Tuesday, July 19 in St. Mary Church of Kimmy Errante of Franklin Square, N.Y. and Cemetery in Middletown. A memorial gather- Fisk of California and Claire Dion of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Cheryl Hauck of Elmont, N.Y.; and 13 grand- ing will be held at Ann’s home from 4 to 6 p.m. Canterbury and numerous nieces and Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. children, Kylie, Ariana, Mariah, Vincent, RJ, Monday at 5 Meadowbrook Drive, Brooklyn. nephews. Donations may be made in her memory to Carrera, Bailey, Breiana, Aliyah, Mackenzie, Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St., She was predeceased by two brothers, St. Mary Church. Garrett, Keira and Kameron. Danielson is in charge of arrangements. Romeo Provost and Laurent Provost and two Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 She was born in New York City on Oct. 3, sisters, Theresa Beaudoin and Lillian Reynolds St., Danielson, directed the Berthiaume. arrangements. Lorraine was born Feb. 22, 1929 in Putnam, To share a memory with her family “Light daughter of the late Louis and Clara Provost a Candle” at gagnonandcostellofh.com William J. Atsales, 86 of Pomfret. BROOKLYN — William Athena Trimble of Cranston, J. Atsales, 86, died on July R.I., Thea Trimble of Cromwell Send all obituary notices to the Putnam Villager, P.O. Box 7, 2011 at Regency Heights and Rebecca Andersen of 196, Woodstock, CT 06281, or by e-mail to Nursing Home. Glacier, Wash. and one grand- He was born in nephew, Matthew Burke of [email protected]. Windham on Oct. 8, 1924, Bellingham, Wash. son of the late John and William Atsales was a volun- Antonia (Angelopoulous) teer for six years for the East Brooklyn Fire Atsales. Department. William Atsales was He then served his country by joining the Triumph over Tragedy married for 65 years to his Army in World War II from Feb. 16, 1943 to loving wife Diane (Sfikas) Atsales. Nov. 23, 1945. Surviving is one son, Christy Atsales of Graveside services with military honors Danielson; one granddaughter, Shayna will be held at a later date. Benefit at Crossroads Atsales of Danielson; two nieces, Elizabeth Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St., Trimble of Danielson and Joanne Burke of Danielson is in charge of arrangements. HOT SPOT SUNDAY, JULY 24 San Francisco, Calif.; three grandnieces, continued from page 1 • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3 to 7 p.m., Chooch’s, North Brookfield, Mass. FRIDAY, JULY 22 • Johnny Press and Ed Peabody w/ The Living Bras, 4 to 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, East • Joe Macey,7:30 p.m., Tavern on the Common, Brookfield, Mass. Rutland, Mass. • Brian Kearsely & JoyCo, 6 p.m., Southbridge VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS • The Eisman Hunter Band, 9 p.m., Cigars Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager Common, Southbridge, Mass. "Every Home, Every Week" Masters, Worcester, Mass. • Pure Country Band, 5 to 8:30 pm, Moosup Email • Mick Carr, 8:30 p.m., Fiddler’s Green, VFW, Route 14, Moosup, Conn. Open House Directory Worcester, Mass. • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., • Fiske and Herrera w/The Living Bras, Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West Us! Brookfield Town Common, Brookfield, Mass. Glocester, R.I. SATURDAY JULY 23RD, 2011 • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft, Sturbridge, Mass. TUESDAY, JULY 26 • Shady Gravy,9 p.m., TJ O’Briens, Sturbridge, • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Mass. Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass. BROOKLYN: • A Ton O’ Blues, 9 p.m., The Pump House, 30 Dawn Lane SF 12:00-2:00 $259,900 Diane White • Open Mic, 8 p.m., English Social Club, 29 Southbridge, Mass. Camp St, Worcester, Mass. Prudential CT Realty • The Fever Band, 9 p.m., Lakeview • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 6:30 p.m., Point 860-377-4016 Restaurant, Coventry, Conn. Breeze, Webster, Mass. • Jonathan Jay, 7 p.m., Fort Hill Farms, Wednesday, July 27 Thompson, Conn. • Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The • Bruce John, 5 pm, The Inn at Woodstock Hill, Lashaway Inn, 308 E Main Street (Rt 9 West Woodstock, Conn. Bound), East Brookfield, Mass. • Evening with Brian Benoit, 9 p.m., The • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Village, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. Beatnik’s, Worcester, Mass. What’s On • The Bruce Jacques Show, 10 p.m., J.D. Your Mind? Coopers, Putnam, Conn. THURSDAY, JULY 28 If your open house isn’t listed here... • In Too Deep, 9 p.m., ShakerZ, Route 44, We’d Like Gloucester, RI • The James Devlin Band, 9 p.m., Cigars call your realtor Masters, Worcester, Mass. to Know. SATURDAY, JULY 23 • Open Mic, 8 pm, Statz Sports Bar & Grill, North Brookfield, Mass. • Andy Cummings, 9 p.m., Cigars Masters, • Scotty Marshall, 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, East Worcester, Mass. Brookfield, Mass. • Heart’s Cry, The Upper Room @ The Mill Email us your • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, To have your open house Church, 45 River St., Millbury, Mass. Junior’s Pizza, Worcester, Mass. thoughts to: • TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY TORNADO • Open Mic with the Village All-Stars, 9 p.m., RELIEF BENEFIT, 9 p.m., Crossroads, Route listed in this directory The Village, Route 171, Woodstock, Conn. aminor@ 20, Palmer, Mass. • Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The Music Lady, • 1220, 9 p.m., TJ O’Briens, Sturbridge, Mass. villager Central Village, Conn. please contact • Rob Adams, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rovezzi’s Ristorante, Route 20, Sturbridge, Mass. newspapers If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- • Nite Strike, 9 p.m., The Pump House, Sarah @ (860)928-1818 tured, know of someone else who is, or simply .com Southbridge, Mass. want to let us know about an upcoming gig, • Steak Out w/”JAILBREAK”, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 ® email me at the address below. Events must be Tell your Realtor p.m., PACC, 37 Harris Street, Webster, Mass., We’d Love within 10 miles of the readership area and sub- $10, advance reservations required, call 508- mitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of each week to 353-2768, or sign up at the club The Villager sent you! be printed the following week’s papers. Keep the To Hear • The Tony Marshall Band, 9 p.m., J.D. music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern Coopers, Putnam, Conn. CT & Central MA! E-mail: From You! • Mark Renburke, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle, [email protected]. Dayville, Conn. LEGALS
TOWN OF THOMPSON TOWN OF WOODSTOCK Linda Bernardi, CCMC decree dated July 14, 2011, ordered that all ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS At the July 11, 2011 meeting of the Inland Woodstock Tax Collector claims must be presented to the fiduciary at The Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals at Wetlands and Watercourses Agency, the fol- 415 Route 169 the address below. Failure to promptly pre- its July 11, 2011 meeting approved: lowing application was approved: #03-11- Woodstock, CT 06281 sent any such claim may result in the loss of 1. Zoning Board of Appeals Application 11- 04 Town of Woodstock, Butts Road Bridge June 24, 2011 rights to recover on such claim. 06: Variance; June 13, 2011; Chansamone over Peake Brook Road. Chair Mark July 8, 2011 Brenda Duquette, Clerk Phongsa, 887 Riverside Drive, Vol. 753, p. Parker. July 22, 2011 The fiduciary is: 269, Map 61, Block 58, Lot 42, R-20; to July 22, 2011 reduce the front yard setback to six (6) feet NOTICE TO CREDITORS Ross E Eddy for an open porch on concrete tubes. LEGAL NOTICE 9 Fabyan-Woodstock Rd. 2. Zoning Board of Appeals Application 11- TOWN OF WOODSTOCK ESTATE OF JAMES V. McKAY (11-318) N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255 08: Variance: June 13, 2011; Daniel TAX COLLECTOR’S NOTICE Donovan, 1088 Thompson Road, Vo. 234, p. The first installment of taxes listed on the The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court July 22, 2011 22, Map 118, Block 29, Lot 16, R-40: Article October 1, 2010 Grand List becomes due of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by V, Section I, Reduction of front yard setback and payable to the Town of Woodstock on decree dated July 12, 2011, ordered that all NOTICE TO CREDITORS from 50 feet to 15 feet to construct an open July 1, 2011. Payment must be postmarked claims must be presented to the fiduciary at porch. or brought into the office by August 1, 2011 the address below. Failure to promptly pre- ESTATE OF Gardner K Johnson, Sr. Dan Roy, Chairman to avoid an interest charge. Interest will be sent any such claim may result in the loss of (11-323) July 11, 2011 charged on August 2, 2011 on all delinquent rights to recover on such claim. July 22, 2011 payments at the rate of one and one-half per- Janis E. Beltis, Clerk The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court cent per month, or a minimum charge of of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by $2.00 on each bill. The fiduciary is: decree dated July 14, 2011, ordered that all TOWN OF THOMPSON Motor vehicle taxes not paid by August claims must be presented to the fiduciary at At the July 12, 2011 meeting of the 1, 2011 will be reported as delinquent to the Lucille B. McKay the address below. Failure to promptly pre- Thompson Inland Wetlands Commission the Motor Vehicle Department. 60 Butts Road, Apt. 22, sent any such claim may result in the loss of following application was approved with con- If you have any questions, please con- Woodstock, CT 06281 rights to recover on such claim. ditions: #11-04-01: Town of Thompson, tact the Tax Collector’s Office at 860-928- Brenda Duquette, Clerk Riverside Drive (Route 12) (Map 67, Block 9469 ext. 318 or the Assessor’s office at 860- July 22, 2011 The fiduciary is: 53, Lot 10) - filling in of an old well or wells 928-6929 ext. 326. located beneath the rotting wooded floor of The Tax Collector’s office hours are NOTICE TO CREDITORS Scott S Johnson an old water tank to eliminate an existing Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 37 Cornfield Point safety hazard. 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; ESTATE OF Muriel D Eddy (11-325) Woodstock, CT 06281 Francesca Moran, Chair and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. July 22, 2011 The office will be closed on Monday, July The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court July 22, 2011 4, 2011 in observance of Independence Day. of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, July 22, 2011 B3
OBITUARIES are published at no charge. E-mail notices to [email protected] or fax them to (860) 928-5946. Photos are welcome in JPEG format. OBITUARIES Ernest A. Beaulac, 82 James L. Kerouack, 52 ATTAWAUGAN — a daughter, Denise G. Beaulac who died Dec. BROOKLYN – James L. Kerouack, 52, lov- Warner; his Jersey in-laws, many nieces and Ernest A. Beaulac, 82, of 20, 2007. ing husband, father, son, brother, uncle and nephews. Church Street, He was born July 20, 1928 in Killingly, son friend, ended his one-year battle with brain Jim was predeceased by his stepfather, Attawaugan, died Monday, of Leonides and Anna (Beauregard) Beaulac. cancer on July 4, 2011. Anthony Fusco and maternal grandparents, July 11, 2011 at the He retired from Pervel Industries in Jim was born on Nov. 20, 1958, son of Stanislas and Arsena Gervais. Harrington Memorial Plainfield after 28 years. Lucille Fusco and the late Louis Kerouack. Jim was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed Hospital in Webster, Mass. He operated a chicken farm and grew veg- Jim grew up in Northeast Connecticut and the changing seasons with his crew, The He was the husband of etables for many years. He was known to graduated from Killingly High School in Orangemen, hunting deer on his land in the late Irene (Picard) many for his vegetable stand in Attawaugan. 1976. After achieving his BA from Fairfield Brooklyn and fishing for bass at his lake Beaulac. She died Feb. 4, He was a former communicant of St University in 1980, he secured a computer home in Maine. 2007. Anne’s Church in Ballouville. programming position working for Ross He and his wry sense of humor, unparal- He leaves a son, Roger Beaulac and his wife Funeral services were held Saturday July Perot at EDS in Dallas, TX. He relocated with leled intelligence and debonair ways will be France of Boston, Mass.; two daughters, 16 at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, EDS to Connecticut in 1985 and continued his deeply missed. Donna Beaulac of Attawaugan and Linda 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. Burial will be in Information Services work with CT National His funeral Mass was held Saturday,July 9, Beaulac of Attawaugan with whom he made St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Bank/ Fleet/ Shawmut, Cigna, Putnam in Sacred Heart Church, 620 Wauregan Road, his home and two granddaughters, Marie To share a memory with his family, “Light Investments, Shoplink.com and finally The Wauregan. Claude Beaulac and Veronique Beaulac. a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. Hartford. Jim was known for his numerous Donations may be made to The National He was predeceased by his wife Anna and innovations and information technology Rifle Association (NRA) www.nra.org, Day both in the bank and insurance industries. Kimball Well-Wishers, or Hospice of NE CT, Jim is survived by his wife Tina (Puzzo); both PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Irene A. Briere, 90 sons, Jesse (fiancé Stephanie) of Hartford, Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Aaron of Boston, Mass.; his mother, Lucille Reynolds Street, Danielson. PUTNAM — Irene A. great-nieces and great-nephews. Fusco; sisters, Cheryl (Robert) Alubowicz, To share a memory “Light a Candle” at (Robitaille) Briere, 90, of Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of Sandra (J. Robert) Truman, Pamela (Mark) www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. Harrison Street, died the late Napoleon and Anna (Latour) Saturday July 16, 2011 in Robitaille. Day Kimball Hospital. Mrs. Briere worked for the former Belding She was the beloved wife Corticelli in Putnam and later worked for Brian A. Lee, 46 of Edward J. Briere Sr. for Danco Manufacturing before retiring in 1987. almost 68 years. She was a communicant of St. Mary MIAMI, Fla. — Brian Alan Lee, 46 of Brian was predeceased by two brothers, In addition to her hus- Church and always had a devotion to St Jude. Miami, died June 24, 2011 after battling can- Edward Lee, Jr. and Terrence Lee. band, she is survived by her She enjoyed knitting, circle-a-word puz- cer. He graduated from Bartlett High School in daughter, Marie B. zles, and jigsaw puzzles. She also enjoyed He leaves his parents, Edward and Mary 1983 and Worcester Industrial Technical Desautels and her husband Paul of Putnam, birds and yellow roses. She loved spending (Trainor) Lee, Sr. of Leesville, S.C.; three Institute in 1985. Edward J. Briere, Jr. and his wife Donna of time with her family. brothers, James Lee, Ph D of Sydney, He worked as a carpenter and handyman Putnam, Jane A. Briere of Putnam, and A gathering was held Wednesday, July 20, Australia, William Lee of Webster, Mass. and and enjoyed hunting, fishing and being out- William J. Briere of Dayville; four grandchil- in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Gregory Lee of Thompson, Conn.; several doors. dren, John M. Labossiere, Jr. and his fiancé Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and his A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Deb Rose of N. Grosvenordale, Lynne M. Burial in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, friend, Carol Copeland of Miami. Friday, July 22, at St. John’s Cemetery in Labossiere of Putnam, Lauren E. Briere of 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial was in St. Brian was born in Roswell, N.M. on Feb. 22, Worcester, Mass. Putnam and Todd Desautels of Savannah, Mary Cemetery. 1965. Online guestbook: RJMillerfunerals.net. Ga.; three great-grandchildren, Marquis T. Memorial donations may be made in Shaw of Putnam, Dominique and Conner Irene’s name to Saint Mary Church of the Desautels of Georgia; a Goddaughter, Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT Dolores Wallick of Mystic; six nieces and 06260 or to the National Center of St. Jude Henry A. Robidoux, Jr., 65 nephews, Omer Briere of Danielson, Lucille Devotions, 512 West Saratoga St., Baltimore, Gauthier of Webster, Mass., Richard Briere MD 21201. DANIELSON — Henry A. Robidoux, Jr., 65, He enjoyed his time at the of Brooklyn, Theodore Messier of Putnam, For memorial guestbook visit of North Street, Danielson, died Wednesday, Danielson Fire Department Carol Rodriguez of Ann Arbor, Mich. and www.GilmanAndValade.com. July 13, 2011 at home. He was the beloved hus- and served as a member for Robert Messier of Manchester, and several band of Jeannette (Lussier) Robidoux. They over 35 years. were married October 11, 1969. He loved to travel and He leaves his wife Jeannette; his two enjoyed retirement and mostly daughters, Melissa O’Brien and her husband loved spending time with his Dorothy T. DeFilippo, 82 Shane and Dawn Harrington and her hus- grandchildren. PUTNAM — Dorothy Norman Chenette and his wife, Ethel. band Paul, all of Plainfield; a sister, Bernice A Mass of Christian Burial was held “Dottie” Chenette Mrs. DeFilippo worked as a clerk for Jette Baker of Danielson; three grandchildren, Saturday July 16, at St. Joseph Church, 350 DeFilippo, 82, of Oak Hill Appliance Company as well as the Putnam Logan, Connor and Ainsley and several Hartford Pike, Dayville. Burial was in Holy Drive, died Wednesday, Town Hall. nieces and nephews. Cross Cemetery with Military Honors. July 13, 2011, in her home. She was a devout Catholic and a communi- He was born Dec. 11, 1945 in Putnam, son of Calling Hours from 4:00 to 6:00 PM with Born in Putnam on cant of St. Mary Church. the late Henry A. and Angela (Despatie) honors by the The Gagnon and Costello October 10, 1928, she was She volunteered for the American Red Robidoux, Sr. Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, the daughter of the late Cross and in her early years, she and her hus- He joined the U.S. Navy on Oct. 13, 1964 and directed the arrangements. Alfred and Carolyn band Tony were very involved with the C.Y.O. was honorably discharged March 24, 1969. To share a memory with his family, “Light (Montville) Chenette Dot enjoyed reading and especially playing He was a communicant of St. Joseph a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. Maxham. She was also the stepdaughter of golf with her “golf buddies.” She also enjoyed Church. the late Eugene “Gene” Maxham. driving with Sister Rita to visit the sick and She married the late Anthony S. DeFilippo give communion. on August 8, 1953 in St. Mary Church of the Relatives and friends are invited to visit Visitation in Putnam. with Dorothy’s family at 10 a.m. on Friday, Raymond H. Withey Dorothy is survived by her cousin, Richard July 22, 2011 for Lamothe of Putnam; her adopted family, A Mass of Christian burial in St. Mary DAYVILLE — Raymond H. Withey, 62, of He is survived by his chil- Lynn and her husband Greg Ravenelle of Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Dayville, died Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Day dren, Troy M. Withey of Pomfret, and their children Matthew and Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary Kimball Hospital in Putnam. He was born in Taftville and Deborah J. Marc Ravenelle, and her beloved god child, Cemetery. Putnam on Oct. 24, 1948, son of the late LeBlanc and husband Meghan Ravenelle; several sisters-in-law, Memorial donations may be made in Raymond H. and Clara Martha (Waldron) Christopher of Worcester, Ann Bembenek, Doralta “Dora” Titchen, Dorothy’s name to St. Mary Church of the Withey. Mass.; two grandchildren, Philomena “Fannie” King and Evelyn Visitation, 218 Providence St, Putnam, CT Mr. Withey served in the U.S. Army and Caitlyn M. Withey and Alex C. DeFilippo; numerous nieces and nephews; 06260 or to Sr. Eleanor Baldoni, 22 Pearl was a Vietnam veteran. LeBlanc and two nieces, Michelle Martinik her godson Lionel A. Richard Jr.; many cher- Avenue, Putnam, CT 06260. He worked at Electric Boat for many years and Melissa Grenier. ished friends; and her loving cat, Katelyn. For memorial guestbook, visit as a first class welder and then later at He was predeceased by his brother, John She was predeceased by her brother, www.GilmanAndValade.com. Superwinch in Putnam until his retirement. M. Withey. He was a member of the VFW Post #4908 in Donations in his memory may be made to East Killingly where he served as VFW Post #4908, East Killingly, CT 06243. Commanding Chief for two terms, member Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St., Irene V. Demers, 91 of the American Legion Post #91 in Moosup Danielson, directed the arrangements. and the Pomfret Rod and Gun Club. WOODSTOCK, Conn. — Postal Workers Association (ISPCA). One of Irene V. (Petrelli) Demers, Irene’s proudest moments was meeting and 91, passed away Friday, being photographed (by Roland) with July 15, 2011 at Day Eleanor Roosevelt during one of several vis- Woodrow D. James, 46 Kimball Hospital in its to Hyde Park, N.Y. in the 1950’s. Putnam. Irene found time to participate in many DAYVILLE — Woodrow D. James, 46, of leaves one brother, Scott James and his wife Irene was born in local organizations including the Woodstock Dayville, passed away peacefully in his home Lisa and their sons, Thomas and Jacob. Southbridge, Mass. on Feb. Historical Society (founding member), the on July 10, 2011 after a yearlong battle with Woody worked for a number of years at 18, 1920 to Giuseppe and Woodstock Democratic Town Committee, leukemia. Kaman Aerospace in Moosup and most Laura (Mominee) Petrilli. and the Woodstock Theft Detecting Society. Born July 19, 1964 in Norwich, he is the son recently was employed by Whitcraft in She was a 1938 graduate of the former Irene is survived by her children, Karen of Barbara James of Canterbury and the late Eastford. Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge Demers and her life-partner Cheryl Woodrow H. James. Memorial contributions may be made to where she met her high school sweetheart Bertocchi, David Demers and Steven and his Woody is survived by his wife, Susan, of 16 the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Roland J. Demers. wife Katherine Demers; and grandsons, years, and his two stepchildren, Joshua Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. They were married on June 9, 1945. In 1959 Joshua and wife Lauren Demers and Jason Larkin and his wife Holly, daughter Neysha Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main St., they moved with their three children to and wife Brianna Demers. She is also sur- Larkin and grandson Jason Larkin. He also Danielson, directed the arrangements. Woodstock Valley, where they owned and vived by her sister, Doris Denault of Webster, managed a country store and local Post Mass.; her sister-in-law, Jeannette Petrelli of Office (until retiring in 1986). Sarasota, Fla.; many friends, and nieces and Irene was a pillar of her community, serv- nephews. William H. Anderson, Sr., 66 ing for many years as a volunteer at Day Her funeral Mass was held Tuesday,July 19 Kimball Hospital. at Saint Mary’s Church (Blessed John Paul II PUTNAM — William Herbert Anderson Sr., son, William H. Anderson Jr. of Vaour, She was also a talented visual artist, spe- Parish), 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge, fol- 66, died Saturday, July 16, 2011 from cancer. France; his companion, Mary Gibson of cializing in Early American Decoration lowed by burial at Barlow Cemetery He was the husband of the late Sally Lee Webster; his brother, Alvin T. Anderson of N. using various techniques such as oil on can- Woodstock. Anderson. Carolina and his sisters, Marjorie Lydic of vas portraits, reverse painting on glass and Her funeral Mass was held Tuesday,July 19 Born Dec. 23, 1944, he was the son of Alvin Ohio and Catherine Thompson of California. stenciling on tin and velvet. She studied for at Saint Mary’s Church (Blessed John Paul II T. and Zelda Anderson. He was predeceased by his loving wife, many years with her teacher Rebecca Rohre Parish), 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge, fol- Herb, as he was known to family members Sally Lee Anderson. of Hampton and her very best friend Rose lowed by burial at Barlow Cemetery and friends, worked as a Machine Upkeep Calling hours will be held Saturday,July 23 Marwood of Woodstock. Woodstock. Operator at Foster Forbes Glass Co. and was from 2 to 4 p.m. with a service at 3 p.m. at the Irene traveled with her husband through- Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., Shop Steward for the Union. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 out the United States as well as Western Southbridge, directed the arrangements. He was a father, husband and Superman all Reynolds St., Danielson. Europe and Canada during her retirement as www.sansoucyfuneral.com in one. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The a member of the International Society of He enjoyed travel, family, Mother Nature, American Cancer Society in his memory. sincere people and only asked to be comfort- To share a memory with his family, “Light able. a Candle” at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. Jean Deroko, 82 This truly selfless man leaves behind his PUTNAM — Jean Deroko, 82, of Putnam, Powel. She has made her home in the died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Webster Putnam area since the 1950’s. Manor, Webster, Mass. She worked as an office clerk at Cargill Send all obituary She was the wife of the late George J. Chevrolet in Putnam for over 17 years. notices to the Deroko. He died in 1995. Her funeral service was held Saturday, Putnam Villager, She leaves her children: Kevin Deroko and July 16 at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 his wife Kathy of Webster, Mass., Richard Grove St., Putnam, followed by burial in P.O. Box 196, Deroko and Nancy Deroko, both of Evergreen Cemetery, Central Village. Woodstock, CT California; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann, Donations may be made in her memory to 06281, or by Sarah Elizabeth, Heather and Jonathan and the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter,2075 e-mail to two great-grandchildre, Brenna Elizabeth Silas Deane Hwy, Suite 100 Rocky Hill, CT aminor@ and Gabriel Kevin. 06067. villager Jean was born June 21, 1929 in Norwich, To share a memory with her family “Light daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. newspapers.com. B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, July 22, 2011 CHURCH DIRECTORY EASTFORD Masses: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.; Thursday RELIGION and Friday, 8 a.m. Holy Day as announced. Congregational Church of Eastford Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. Leblanc; Religious 8 Church Road, P.O. Box 177 Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise LeFort. (860) 974-01294 Religious Education, grades 1 through 7, Sunday, 10 The world did not end last Pastor Mike Moran to 11:30 a.m.; grade 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 a.m. [email protected] Sunday Morning Services: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (child Tri-State Baptist Church care for 5 and under). P.O. Box 404 Sunday School: RESUMES IN SEPTEMBER Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on Tuessday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. month, will it end next month? Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 a.m. 933-8947 Wednesday Evening Service: 6:30 p.m. [email protected] Thursday Women’s Bible Studies: www.tristatebaptist.org “But of that day and hour time. For you to be ready for Friday Children’s Pioneer Clubs 6:30 p.m. Pastor R. Berard knoweth no man, no, not the BEYOND his coming simply requires Saturday Men’s Fraternity: 7-8:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. angels of heaven, but my Father that you know him and trust Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. only.” THE him as your personal Savior, Eastford Baptist Church Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. Matthew 24:36 that you have acknowledged to 133 Union Road Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. PEWS 974-1414 yourself and to God that you Mankind has always been are living in disobedience to Pastor Tim Vamosi Bible Fellowship Church RICK Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. intrigued to know what is going his law, for this is what sin 400 Quinebaug Rd DAVIS Service: 10:30 a.m. P.O. Box 619 to happen in the future. really is. “Whosoever commit- Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer Quinebaug, CT 06262 It’s also very interesting to teth sin,” 1 John 3:4 says, meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 realize that most every one has “transgresseth (violates or Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen [email protected] an understanding of the fact that living in the breaks) also the law: for sin is the transgres- Club, junior and senior high school, child care pro- www.bfc.org present is not all there is to living; that there sion (violation) of the law.” vided. Pastor Dennis Spinney has to be more; that there is something That law is God’s law. And it includes the Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 POMFRET a.m., Worship Service beyond the realm of the present and we must fact that you have been worshipping another Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., discover what that something is. god beside Him; that you have taken his name Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Even the closest followers of Jesus were in vain; and that you have violated his holy 568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830 Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer Summer Mass schedule, which runs from the second Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group greatly concerned about the coming future day. It includes the fact that you have stolen, Sunday of May through the third Sunday of events, so they asked him “Tell us, when shall you have lied, and that you have desired to September, is 4 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. and 10:30 Acts II Ministries these things be? And what shall be the sign of selfishly have what someone else has; this is a.m. on Sunday. Weekday masses on Monday, P.O. Box 224 thy coming and of the end of the world?” God’s Law and it is recorded in His Word in Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are at 8 a.m. 1366 Riverside Drive This question has been a concern for many Exodus 20. Your violation of His Law makes Rev. Ryszard Sliwinski, Pastor Thompson, CT 06277 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) down through the ages of time; and there you guilty before him requiring that a penal- have always been those self-proclaimed ty be paid and that penalty is death. Christ Church of Pomfret www.actsII.org 527 Pomfret St. Service: 10 a.m. Sunday prophets who have been more than willing to The Bible states, “The wages of sin is 928-7026 offer up their predictions as to when the death, but the gift of God is eternal life Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory HighPointe Church world is going to end and how. Such has been through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23. School Chapel) 1028 Thompson Road the case just in the past several weeks. To remain as a violator of God’s Law is to Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday Thompson, CT 06277 Someone who thought he knew more about live under the penalty of His Law which ren- Rector David M. Carter 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org www.goto24seven.com end time events than Jesus decided that he ders you unprepared for his coming. But if Sunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Celebrate had pinpointed the day and the hour that the you from the honesty and the sincerity of Abington Congregational Church world would come to an end. Apparently this your heart are willing to admit to God that Route 97 Recovery,every Wednesday at 7 p.m., café opens at 974-1476 6:30 p.m. individual either failed to read the clear you have violated His Law and will ask for his Service: 10 a.m. Sunday teaching of Jesus on the subject or chose to forgiveness, He will then forgive you through Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman Emmanuel Lutheran Church ignore it. the mercy and grace He extends to you 83 Main St. Jesus, who is the embodiment of absolute through Jesus. First Congregational Church of Pomfret North Grosvenordale truth and the one who always spoke the truth Once you have then asked for his forgive- 13 Church Road PO Box 221 (860) 928-7038 very emphatically responded to the question ness and are willing to receive by faith Jesus Pomfret Center presented to him by his followers by reveal- Christ as your Savior, the one who paid the (860) 928-7381 Pastor Charles F. Seivard [email protected] Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. ing to them “But of that day and hour price of your sin debt, the one who died in Rev. Thomas Crumb. knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heav- your place, you then will have the gift of eter- Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:15 a.m. Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church en, but my Father only.” Without trying to nal life and you will be prepared for Jesus Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. 768 Quinebaug Road sound rude or disrespectful, what does a per- when He comes again. Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Route 131 son not understand about the three little Thirdly, being properly prepared for His 953-5412 Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of every words, “no one knows”? coming means that you can be watching for month at 6 p.m. Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Saturday Sabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings, The absolute truth of the matter is that we His coming. Jesus said “Watch therefore: for PUTNAM Wednesdays, 7 p.m. don’t know when Jesus is coming again. ye know not what hour your Lord doth Therefore, we cannot be dogmatically certain come.” As a believer we are called to be The Congregational Church of Putnam North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church concerning the day or the hour when this watching continuously not setting dates. The 175 Main Street, Putnam 954 Riverside Drive event will take place. However, even though day and the hour of His coming are not for (860) 928-4405 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 we are not told the exact day or hour when he me to know; I am simply commanded to Web site: www.putnamcong.com Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. is coming, you and I must understand with- watch because He could come at any moment Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor Services: Sunday services at Putnam United Sunday worship: 10:00 a.m. Methodist Church; out any doubt that he is definitely coming of any day. Jesus could come today just as Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra- again. well as He could come tomorrow and He tion at 10 a.m.) Thompson Congregational Church So when Jesus informed his followers that could come tomorrow just as well as He could The public is welcome to join the church every 347 Thompson Road the exact day and hour is known only to God come today. The fact is no one knows exactly Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: 860-923-2431 the Father, he then instructed them to be when He is coming but we can all know for worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook ready for that day and that hour, and to be certain that He is coming. The question is are outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, watching for its coming. you ready if he should come today,tomorrow, 10 a.m., Sunday East Putnam Community Church In Matthew 24:42-46 He says, “Watch there- next week, next month, or next year? When 250 East Putnam Road WOODSTOCK fore: for ye know not what hour your Lord He comes the important thing is “be ready.” 928-2193 doth come. But know this, that if the good- It is so crucial that you and I take Jesus at Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church of the Good Shepherd man of the house had known in what watch his word rather than taking some man at his Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 12 Bradford Corner Road the thief would come, he would have word. What Jesus tells you in His word is the Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 974-2047 Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday watched, and would not have suffered his absolute truth that will never fail. house to be broken up. Therefore be ye also Psalm 119:160 declares “Thy word is true First Congregational Church Pastor: Brian C. Baeder 71 Liberty Highway ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the from the beginning: and every one of thy 928-7381 East Woodstock Congregational Son of man cometh.” righteous judgments endureth forever.” Pastor John Eckman 220 Woodstock Road There are a couple of things you need to When any man thinks or believes that he Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 928-7449 take note of here. First of all is the fact that knows more than God knows, that man will Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, Jesus, the Son of man, is indeed coming invariably be found out to be a liar and a Living Faith United Methodist Church same time) Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster again; but no one knows exactly when that is deceiver. Dear reader, know for certain that 53 Grove St. going to be just as the “goodman of the Jesus is coming again; but His coming will 928-9705 house” didn’t know exactly when the thief not be based on the prediction of a man but Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. Evangelical Covenant Church Services: 10:00 a.m. (during the summer) 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock was going to break in. Had he known he solely on the time to be declared by God alone. 928-0486 would have been watching and he would have Remember “But of that day and hour St. Mary, Church of the Visitation www.WoodstockCovenant.intuitwebsites.com been prepared. The Lord uses this illustra- knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heav- 218 Providence St. Leon Engman, senior pastor tion to help you and me to see that though we en, but my Father only.” 928-6535 Summer hours are now in effect. Our Sunday morning service is at 9:00AM for the summer until don’t know the day or the hour of his coming If I can ever be of help to you, please call Rev. Roland Cloutier we certainly need to be prepared for it. You me at 860-779-7595; and if you would like to Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. September 25th. On September 25th Sunday School begins at 9:00AM and Sunday morning cannot be prepared for his coming simply by grow to know the wonderful Creator God St. Philip’s Episcopal Church service begins at 10:30AM. trying to pinpoint when it’s going to take more, please join us at Open Bible Baptist 63 Grove St., Putnam; Holy Eucharist or Morning Awana clubs: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. place. If that is all you attempt to do then you Church. Our services are Sundays - Sunday Prayer at 9:30 a.m., with a supply Priest. Coffee are certainly going to miss it. Why? Because School at 10 a.m., Morning Services at 11 hour follows the service. Jesus says “ye know not what hour your Lord a.m., Evening Service at 6:30 p.m., and Faith Bible Evangelical Free doth come.” Wednesdays – Youth Group at 7 p.m., Prayer 587 Route 171 Putnam Baptist Church The second thing then you need to take and Bible Study at 7 p.m. 170 Church St. 974-2528 Service: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday note of is the fact that you must be prepared 928-3678 for his coming before it takes place. Jesus Pastor Rick Davis leads the Open Bible Rev. Gil Bourquin Pastor Mitch Santell Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, said “Therefore be ye also ready....” which Baptist Church in Brooklyn. 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible First Congregational Church, United Church of indicates that you must prepare ahead of study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. Christ, an Open & Affirming Church, 543 Route Saturday; ESL, by appointment. 169, 860-928-7405, www.hillchurch.org. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Children attend first 15 minutes then Putnam Assembly of God go to Rotational Workshop classes. Pastor: The Rev. 25 Kennedy Drive Michael Ader. 928-2794 Pastor: Gregg McKechnie North Woodstock Congregational Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. 1227 Route 169 Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday (860) 963-2170 Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Communion, first Sunday of the month Congregation B’nai Shalom (Conservative Tuesday Bible Study, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Synagogue) 125 Church Street, Putnam South Woodstock Baptist Church President: Dr. Gail Dickinson, 860-928-7775 (leave a 23 Roseland Park Road message) www.southwoodstockbaptist.org Hebrew School Director: Sharon Colemman, 401-647- (860) 928-9341 5323 Sunday School, for all ages, 9 a.m., Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Bob Beckwith Jehovah Witnesses 81 Thurber Road Northeast House Church 928-4442 Location: From house to house Time: 1 p.m. THOMPSON Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal Creation Church every Sunday,followed by an open interactive partic- 47 West Thompson Road, Thompson ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and 860-923-0455 1Cor.14 26-39) Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6th For more information, check out www.house- grade 10 a.m., Sundays church.info and www.ntrf.org
St. Joseph Church REGION 18 Main St., North Grosvenordale (860) 923-2361 St Columba Anglican Church www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net Nichols College Chapel Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc Center Rd. Weekday Masses: Monday, 5 p.m. Dudley, MA Tuesday, 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. 860 243-3606 Weekend schedule, Saturday, 4 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m., Canon John Wesley Westcott III 11 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship
St. Stephen Church Junction of Routes 131 and 197 130 Old Turnpike Road, P.O. Box 222 Villager On-line • ConnecticutsQuietCorner.com Quinebaug, CT 06262, 860-935-5205 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, July 22, 2011 B5 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at noon. Send to Adam Minor at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]
The calendar page is a free service offered for CDs and other materials available for pur- awarded for first, second and third place. Free songs and crafts! We welcome all little ones, listings for government, educational and non- chase. For a complete list of dates and artist admission. For more information, call Rocco from babies to preschoolers! No registration profit organizations. Send all calendar listings who are performing visit Navarro at 860-932-9985 or Mary Preston at 860- required. For more information, call 860-974- and happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay at www.forthillfarms.com/folk or join the farm’s 923-3516. 0376. Stonebridge Press, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA Facebook page at www.facebook.com/forthill- 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail to farmsct. DAYVILLE — We would like to invite you to [email protected]. Please write visit our chapter, the Quiet Corner BNI “calendar” in the subject line. Villager DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST MONDAY (Business Network International) from 7:30 to Newspapers will print such listings as space PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph 9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Comfort Inn & allows. Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. July 25 Suites, 16 Tracy Road, Dayville. BNI is one of Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST the strongest business networking groups in fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple Connecticut. Twenty-five business owners Court Community Room, Maple Street, from the Quiet Corner BNI chapter meet to ONGOING Danielson. $1 admission charge. exchange business referrals and leads. BNI Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For follows the Killingly School System for clo- WOODSTOCK — The following programs at SATURDAY more information, call 860-774-9324. the Woodstock Seniors at the Woodstock Town sures. If the schools are closed or late start, Hall, 415 Route 169 will be CANCELLED for the meeting is canceled. For more informa- July 23 POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY tion, call Rhonda Rooney at 508-987-0700 (rhon- the months of July and August: Tuesdays, DUDLEY — The First Congregational for residents of the town of Pomfret is open EXERCISE from 9 to 10 a.m.; Wednesdays, [email protected]); Judy Haines at 860- Church of Dudley UCC, 135 Center Road, will Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring 774-3459 ([email protected]) or Deb ARTS AND CRAFTS from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and hold its 42nd Annual CHURCH AUCTION proper I.D. and proof of residence, for exam- DOMINOES from 1 to 4 p.m.; Thursdays, exer- Tavernier at 860-928-0545 (dtavernier@put- from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 23. The ple, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. Easy nambank.com). cise from 9 to 10 a.m. If you have any ques- rain date is noon to 5 p.m. Sunday July 24. access at rear of the Pomfret Senior Center tions, call Connie at 860-974-2685. Preview of auction items is one hour prior to eliminates any climbing of stairs. NORWICH — The SUMMER OF ‘42 will be the auction. We are looking for usable dona- presented at the Spirit of Broadway Theater, tions of tools, hardware, china, outdoor furni- BROOKLYN — An open CAUCUS of regis- 24 Chestnut St., Norwich, Wednesdays and THURSDAY ture, bikes, toys, flatware, dinnerware, wood- tered Republican voters will be held at 7:30 Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at en furniture, chairs, rockers, antiques, p.m. Monday, July 25 at the Clifford B. Green 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., now July 21 baubles, Bric-a-brac, curios, flummery, knick- Memorial Building, 69 Main St., Brooklyn to through August 7. Based on the movie and WOODSTOCK — Enjoy a relaxing AFTER- knacks, novelties, objet d’art, ornaments, vote on the formal endorsement of individual book of the same name, it is a very humorous NOON TEA from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, showpieces, thingamajigs, trifles, whatnots, candidates for the following positions. yet touching musical set on an island off the July 21 in the carriage barn at Roseland and whimsies. Although we appreciate the First Selectman — 1 person coast of Maine in 1942 when America was at Cottage, 556 Route 169, Woodstock. After sip- gesture, please NO upholstered furniture, Selectman — 2 persons war, thousands were joining the army, and ping tea and nibbling on scones and cakes, appliances, computers, or TVs. We will have a Town Clerk — 1 person three 15-year-old boys coming of age spend a tour this remarkable Gothic Revival summer food booth, tag table, merchant donations and Town Treasurer — 1 person summer they will never forget. For tickets or cottage to learn about Victorian dining cus- a 50/50 raffle. For more information, please Board of Finance — 2 persons more information, call the SBT box Office at toms and etiquette. Admission is $10 for visit our website at www.uccdudley.org. To Board of Education — 3 persons (860) 886-2378 or visit Historic New England members and $18 for schedule a pick up of any donation please con- Board of Assessment Appeals — 2 persons www.spiritofbroadway.org. non-members. Registration required. tact Scott Donovan at 508 987-7908. WOODSTOCK — There will be a FASHION DANIELSON — There is BINGO at St. STERLING — The Sterling Family Day SHOW on Monday, July 25 at The Mansion at James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson Committee will hold a CHICKEN BARBECUE Bald Hill, Woodstock. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.; FRIDAY every Thursday night in the downstairs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at the dinner at 6:30 p.m. There will be male and church hall. Sales start at 6 p.m. Games start Sterling Fire Department on Main Street. female models and local celebrities. Fashions July 29 at 7 p.m. Over $2000 is given away each week. Tickets are $10 and are take-outs only. Any by the Trinket Shoppe, Danielson Surplus THOMPSON — The air at Fort Hill Farms We also have progressive games. All profits questions, call Link Cooper at 860-564-1821. Sales and the Dress Barn of Killingly. There and Gardens in Thompson will be filled with benefit St. James School. No games on July 28 The annual Family Day event will be held will be raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $40 the sounds of music and the scent of flowers and Aug. 4 due to the St. James Bazaar. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the field in Sterling each. For tickets call Mal Mancini at 860-974- all summer long as the “Folk on the Farm” Instead, come and play Bingo under the big Center. 1000, ext. 266; Rockie Alix at 860-779-5880 or the series will bring some of the area’s most pop- tent in the schoolyard each night during Development Office at Day Kimball Hospital ular folk artists to the area for free FRIDAY bazaar, Aug. 2 through Aug. 5. DANIELSON — The Cornerstone Baptist at 860-928-7141. Proceeds will benefit the Day NIGHT CONCERTS. The concerts will take Church, 247 Broad St., Danielson, will hold its Kimball Healthcare Youth Program. place adjacent to the farm’s large outdoor gar- THOMPSON — The Thompson Republican BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL supper seatings at dens that include one of New England’s Town Committee will hold a CAUCUS to 4:30 and 5:45 p.m. Saturday, July 23. The menu largest collections of lavender plants. choose candidates for the upcoming fall elec- includes ham, baked beans, potato salad, TUESDAY Continuing until the end of September, artists tion on Thursday, July 21 at the Thompson tossed salad, gelatins, rolls and beverages and such as Mark Mandeville, Raianne Richards, Library/Community Center in N. tons of blueberry desserts. Tickets are $10 for Curtis Brand, Steve Pavao, and more will play adults; $9 for senior citizens and take-out and July 26 a free concert every Friday evening from 7 to 9 Grosvenordale. For more information, call WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE Dave Babbitt at [email protected]. $6.50 for children ages 5 to 12. Reservation sug- p.m. Attendees can enjoy ice cream and other gested, only a limited number of tickets at the STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at treats from the farm’s Creamery while sitting door. The church is handicapped accessible the North Woodstock Congregational Church, and listening – or dancing - under the fading WILLIMANTIC — Do energy prices have 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study you concerned? Wish there was a way to make and air-conditioned. For more information, sunlight. Performing artists will also have call 860-774-3907. leader. For more information, call 860-963- CDs and other materials available for pur- your farm more energy friendly? You are 2170. invited to join us for the 2011 Connecticut chase. For a complete list of dates and artist WOODSTOCK — Joe Campert, the develop- who are performing visit Farm ENERGY FAIR from 4 to 9 p.m. REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- Thursday, July 21 in the Betty Tipton Room at er of Bunggee Lake (and Witches Woods and www.forthillfarms.com/folk or join the farm’s Ashford Lake) WILL BE HONORED at a cere- cal way to go inside and experience that joy on Facebook page at www.facebook.com/forthill- Eastern CT State University. The CT Farm CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for Energy program in partnership with the mony celebrating his vision in the 1950’s of farmsct. developing a recreational and residential com- Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn Institute for Sustainable Energy will be host- and Eastford. ing the event. It will address farm energy use; munity in Woodstock at 11 a.m. Saturday,July DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST 23. A presentation of a plaque to be perma- PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph ways to save it, equipment to reduce its use, POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY and even ways to generate it. With costs at an nently placed at the spillway between Bunggee Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. Lake and Witches Woods will be made. Please for residents of the town of Pomfret is open Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the all time high, energy is now a major item of Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please concern for the farming community. This come to the area of the dam/spillway to share fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. in our gratitude to this visionary. bring proper I.D. and proof of residence, for event will allow Ag Producers to see real prac- example, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. tical solutions with the latest technology avail- Easy access at rear of the Pomfret Senior able to help cut energy costs and reduce car- Center eliminates any climbing of stairs. bon emissions. Exhibitors at the event will be SATURDAY offering products and advice to help CT Ag SUNDAY POMFRET — Acting with The Magic Producers be more energy efficient as well as Storybook, “An Undone FAIRYTALE” by Ian July 30 options for renewable energy; to save money July 24 Lendler, a wacky and hilarious story that DANIELSON — There will be a PASTA and follow best management practices in their WOODSTOCK — There will be a FREE throws the traditional fairytale to the wind at NIGHT from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday,July 30 at St. agriculture operation. Cost is free for Ag EXHIBIT from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 at the Pomfret Public Alban’s Church, 254 Broad St., Danielson. Producers For more information go to through December celebrating Woodstock’s Library. Will the Princess ever get out of the Tickets are $8 for adults. There is no charge www.CTFarmEnergy.org. 325th Anniversary at the Woodstock tower where she makes pies for the gluttonous for children 11 and under. Eat in or take out Historical Society, 523 Route 169, Woodstock. king? Will the Prince, Sir Wilbur complete the (Take out for adult ticket only). NORWICH — The SUMMER OF ‘42 will be For more information, call 860-928-1035. 3 tasks in which to rescue her? Will the stories presented at the Spirit of Broadway Theater, illustrators keep up with the story as it PLAINFIELD — There will be a BOOK AND 24 Chestnut St., Norwich, Wednesdays and WOODSTOCK — There will be a free OPEN unfolds? Can we read through it without BAKE SALE — food for the mind and the Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at HOUSE at the Quasset School House from 1 to bursting into laughter? Limit of 30 children tummy from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., now 4 p.m. Sundays during July and August. The for this program. Please sign up on line at at the Central Village Fire Station, 53 through August 7. Based on the movie and Quasset School House, built in 1854 and relo- www.pomfretlibrary.org. Blackhill Road/Route 14, Central Village sec- book of the same name, it is a very humorous cated in 1954, is located in South Woodstock tion of Plainfield. Sponsors: The Central yet touching musical set on an island off the directly in front of the Woodstock Elementary Village Public Library and Catholic Financial coast of Maine in 1942 when America was at School. Stop by for a visit. Life, Chapter 52, Union St. Jean –Baptiste. war, thousands were joining the army, and three 15-year-old boys coming of age spend a WEST WOODSTOCK — There will be an WEDNESDAY summer they will never forget. For tickets or ALL-CHURCH-MEETING at the Church of more information, call the SBT box Office at the Good Shepherd, West Woodstock. This is July 27 (860) 886-2378 or visit official notice that an all-church meeting will PUTNAM — Day Kimball HomeMakers and SUNDAY www.spiritofbroadway.org. be held after the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Christopher Heights present the 2011 SENIOR Sunday, July 24, to discuss and vote upon the DANCES from 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth July 31 West Woodstock Library Association’s Wednesday of the month at the Putnam WOODSTOCK — There will be a FREE request to tie into the COGS well. An agree- Lodge of Elks. There will be door prizes, raf- EXHIBIT from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays FRIDAY ment between the two parties will be present- fles and refreshments. through December celebrating Woodstock’s ed to the congregation for a vote. Contact any * July 27 - TBA 325th Anniversary at the Woodstock July 22 of the Trustees with questions prior to the * August 24 - Red Carpet theme Historical Society, 523 Route 169, Woodstock. meeting. * September 28 - TBA For more information, call 860-928-1035. WOODSTOCK — Enjoy the sounds of the * October 26 – Halloween theme Windham CONCERT BAND at 7 p.m. Friday, BROOKLYN — Attend the debut of two new Donations toward food and beverages WOODSTOCK — There will be a free OPEN July 22 on the grounds of Roseland Cottage, always accepted. Sponsored by Day Kimball HOUSE at the Quasset School House from 1 to 556 Route 169, Woodstock. The Windham EXHIBIT ROOMS, both upstairs, from 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at the House Tours at the HomeMakers and Christopher Heights. 4 p.m. Sundays during July and August. The Concert Band, based out of Mansfield, is an For more information call (860) 928-5441 or Quasset School House, built in 1854 and relo- 80-plus member ensemble that plays a variety Putnam Elms (historic house museum c. 1784), 191 Church St., off Route 6, Brooklyn. One is a (508) 949-0400. cated in 1954, is located in South Woodstock of traditional band music including marches, directly in front of the Woodstock Elementary overtures, and musical theater selections. space for family treasures of various kinds that do not fit into our downstairs narrative. THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a School. Stop by for a visit. Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket and Christ-centered life recovery program) from 7 a picnic supper to enjoy the performance. Co- The other represents a guest room shared by two women mill workers, enjoying Miss Emily to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point BROOKLYN — Power Point Presentation: sponsored by Roseland Cottage and the Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson TRUMBULL THE PAINTER at 1 p.m. Sunday, Woodstock Recreation Commission. Free Malbone Morgan’s hospitality in the early 20th century - she gave free respites in the Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a mask July 31 at the House Tours at the Putnam Elms admission. In the case of rain, the concert will that hides your depression, anger, addiction, (historic house museum c. 1784), 191 Church be rescheduled to 7 p.m. Monday, July 25. country to hundreds of working females throughout her remarkable life. Tours offered pain, guilt, fear? Check us out online, or attend St., off Route 6, Brooklyn. In the house of a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more informa- Daniel Putnam (one of Israel Putnam’s sons), THOMPSON — The air at Fort Hill Farms on the hour, last tour at 4 p.m. Free will offer- ing gratefully accepted. tion. hear the story of the man from Lebanon, and Gardens in Thompson will be filled with Conn., who painted “The Battle of Bunker the sounds of music and the scent of flowers N. GROSVENORDALE — There will be an WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson Hill”. Both Putnams had gone to all summer long as the “Folk on the Farm” Dam FUN RUNS will be held every Wednesday Massachusetts - young Daniel’s work that series will bring some of the area’s most pop- all-you-can-eat BREAKFAST from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 24 at the American Legion through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 June 17th was guarding the house where they ular folk artists to the area for free FRIDAY p.m. The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The were staying in Boston, while Israel was fight- NIGHT CONCERTS. The concerts will take Family Post 67, Route 200, N. Grosvenordale. The menu will include scrambled eggs, bacon, meeting area is the West Thompson Dam ing in Charlestown on Breed’s Hill. Art place adjacent to the farm’s large outdoor gar- entrance off of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt Historian and Historical Interpreter Cynthia dens that include one of New England’s sausage, hash, home fries, and much more. The cost is $7 per person and $4 for children 7 sponsor by Loos & Co. For more information, Dias will share her information, photographs largest collections of lavender plants. please contact Bob and insights with us, from her days working at Continuing until the end of September, artists and under. Proceeds will benefit legion pro- grams. Mayer at [email protected] or the Trumbull House in Lebanon, Conn., a such as Mark Mandeville, Raianne Richards, [email protected]. town where Israel Putnam was a frequent vis- Curtis Brand, Steve Pavao, and more will play itor. Call 860 774-1567 for a reserved seat. The a free concert every Friday evening from 7 to 9 N. GROSVENORDALE — The Community Fire Company ANNUAL CAR CRUISE will be WOODSTOCK — Children’s STORY HOUR cost is $5 per person. Also open from 1-5 p.m. p.m. Attendees can enjoy ice cream and other meets each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the West on the hour on Wednesdays for tours. Last treats from the farm’s Creamery while sitting held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at Riverside Park on Route 12, N. Grosvenordale. Woodstock Library at the 5 Bungay Hill tour begins at 4 p.m. and listening – or dancing - under the fading Connector, Woodstock. Join us for stories, sunlight. Performing artists will also have There will be food and fun. 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Asking $1400 Side Rails, Dresser Cannons & Pentex. 586-419-1040 Call Scott For Silver Coins, (Un-Refurbished) And Nightstand. $50 Also: (508)873-4437 Exercise Silver Dollars, Regular Mattress Can Be 8MM Movie Cameras Commercial Gold Coins, 508-864-9223 508-873-7348 Substituted If Desired. Tripods Desk Equipment 508-476-7250 (But Not Included) Lots Of Extras! Showcase Paper Money. 4 Boxes Of $450 6’Wx2’D, 82” High $70 Gunthy Rinker Antique Open Jelly $300 For The Lot Solid Wood, Glass Fitness Flyer Banks Recommend Us! USBORNE-BOOKS 860-779-3304 $100 Cupboard Call After 4pm & Wood Top 42” x 76”, Health Rider Learning Wrap-Ups 413-245-1241 Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers We Travel To You! 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ARCTICWEAR & Coffee Table (1) 78”x18” Semimount Diamond 215-70R-15 $150 For The Set Webster 508-867-0196 Mounted & Balanced On Snowmobile Thinsulate $15 Marquis .74 Carat, Will All In Excellent Condition. 860-657-6128 Steel Wheels. Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. (1) 78”x30” Sell $4500 Firm Fish Tanks Used Only One Season! Women’s Medium. 508-885-3717 860-779-6373 75 Gallon 15 Hummels Asking $85 Each Exterior Prehung Steel-Clad Computer/TV “Like New” Commercial Wood Core 32” x81” With Diamond Ring Complete Setups, Including Age 20-40 Years Old, 508-234-7930 $175 OBO Armoire Wood Cabinet Stands, 65” x 17” Glass Panel $75 Gents 14K Yellow & White Canister Filters For Salt Or 454 350HP Equipment $30 Gold. Center Diamond Private Collection, BOSSCAT Helmet Slush Puppy Machine, Fresh Water, Heaters, 90/100 Surrounded By Pumps, Lights & Extras. Housed In Glass Hutch, Marine Engine With Fog-Reducing 3-Way Upright Freezer (2 Door), Circa-1955 6 03/100 Diamonds. Complete & Running. 2-Door Soda Cooler, Windows $500 FIRM Serious Buyers, Vapor Control System. (4) Double-Pane Sunroom Stereo Console All Fine Brilliance Call 508-949-7040 Includes Alternator, Power Unisex Small. Chicken Barb., Counter Grill, $50 26 Year Old Appraisal Was $3,000 Steering Pump, Raw Water Donut Machine, Counters. Tinted, 47” x 31” $5560 Pump, Etc. $150 OBO Each piece for $150.00 MAKE AN OFFER! Will Sell For Same Now! Five Piece Pine 860-779-6373 $3500 All Must Go ASAP! 508-949-7608 774-232-0407 Call 508-259-8805 508-783-3825 508-278-7522 508-347-3193 Bedroom Set DINING ROOM SET Queen Headboard 2 leaves, 6 chairs. 36” 6-drawer chest Excellent condition. 64” 9-drawer dresser $200.00. W/Mirror, Town-to-Town Call 860-779-6575 Excellent Condition 3 Drawer Night Stand Dining Room $550.00 Thomasville If No Answer Please Leave A Walnut Message French Provincial CLASSIFIEDS 38”x55”Oval Table, 2-20” 860-779-9868 Leafs, HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS 2 Armed, 4 straight Cain FOR SALE backed chairs, 6’ Buffet, • Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US Custom Table Pads. $50 $1800 • Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V [email protected] Call Between $35 4:00pm & 6:30pm • Twin Window Fan 508-867-4773 Thermostat/Reversible Motor Your Ad Will Appear $20 1-800-536-5836 Double Window Call: 508-347-7013 In All Four Villager Newspapers New, Vetter High Pro 4 RATES: With Screens. FOR SALE and our website for one low price. Measures 76”Long A Houseload Of Collections 61”High Need New Homes RUN UNTIL SOLD $650 OBO Cat’s Meow (100+ Pieces) • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses $ PUTNAM VILLAGER Call 508-259-8805 Costume Jewelry Dresser, Chest Stamp Bears • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 22 Rabbits, Snowmen THOMPSON VILLAGER & Nightstand And Other Stuffed Animals Wrought-Iron Sunroom Stationery And Photo Albums 1 Week $16.00 Furniture “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) WOODSTOCK VILLAGER (Sofa/Chair/Ottoman) Beatrix Potter Books • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks $24.00 Wrought-Iron Glass-Top Misc. Kitchenware Table w/6 Chairs Ceramics & Other Decor • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. $ .00 ILLINGLY ILLAGER Holiday Ornaments 4 Weeks 40 K V Wooden Dinette Set w/6 Chairs An Old Piano (Needs Fixing) And About A Zillion Country-Style Knick-Knacks, To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: Dining Room Hutch Just For Starters Side Tables Call 508-764-8042 You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! And Much More Or Email Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) All In Excellent Condition [email protected] 508-764-8441 ______508-344-2675 FOR SALE Hummingbird Fish ______Electric Finder- $45 Motor Guide Electric Motor ______Wheelchair 4616 Thrust- $135 ______Used only 10 Months Electric Golf Cart- Cost $15,000 -Hand Held- $50 Will Accept Best Offer Spotting Scope 20 Power With Car Window Name: ______Cash Only Call 860-774-7204 Attachment- $60 Address: ______Call: 508-867-9386 Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______Electric Email (Optional) ______Dentist’s Chair FREE Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-909-4053) Full Lift & Tilt. Would Make A Great Tattoo Chair. STANDING HAY Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 $250 OBO 508-987-6395 508-764-8330 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, July 22, 2011 B7
205 BOATS 285 PET CARE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 100 GENERAL 16’ STAR CRAFT J & L Boat For Sale Jukebox MOTORS PINE BUREAU SET 105 BULLETIN BOARD Pet Sitting Living room furniture, Wash- 1/2HP 230/460V Night stand with mirror Stepback Kitchen 81” Beam er and Dryer, Lamps, Stereo, For Sale 1725RPM, 56 Frame. Good condition Cupboard $$BRING OUT YOUR Jupiter Class Service Entertainment Center, Glass 1951 Rowe AMI $45 OBO Asking $200 Lots Of Storage With Work OLD BICYCLES$$ Complete w/Two 20 HP Professional at Home Tables, Bedroom Set, Paint- Model “D” 40 Surface. Sunday July 24 Mercury Motors, Pet Sitting and Dog Walking ings and Nordic Trac Exer- 5HP, 230/460V Cherry Hutch 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H Excellent Condition. 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 7am-2:30pm One Motor Very Good, Member of National cise Equipment. Converted To Play 45’s. Henedon Brand $400 $125 OBO From North Carolina Dudley Summertime Other Needs Work, Association of Professional Holds 20 Records. Bicycle Show & 4 Down Riggers With Pet Sitters 508-839-3142 Spare Tubes & Service 5HP, 230/460V $2000 Brand New China Cabinet 508-839-2181 Asking $600 Swapmeet Rods & Lures Established 1996 Manual. Great Sound, 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Glass Doors, $2500 Real Solid Wood. $125 OBO 774-452-1668 Underneath Storage. Certified • Bonded • Insured Ford Grill $2000 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H Bicycles, Parts & Accesso- 508-832-3015 508-347-3826 1/2HP 208/230/460V ries from 1890s-2011 Fits 82-86 F-150 774-200-0501 Large Overhead Door-Opener POOL TABLES $200 $20 $120 OBO 1964 Glasstron 7 Foot Antique Singer Sewing At the Stevens Mill Building Pine Coffee Table Kimball Piano 4 Motor Speed Controls 8 Foot Machine behind BP Gas 17Ft Boat $40 Hitachi J100, 400/460V 9 Foot w/Oak Cabinet 10 West Main Street In Board/Out Board Cherry Finish, Best Offer $900 Each Mer Cruiser CD/DVD Cabinet Excellent Condition. $100 on the Dudley/Webster Delivery Available town line 165 HP W/Trailer Holds 100 Or More $200 Call 5pm-8:30pm 413-245-7480 Needs Work $25 508-867-6546 508-765-6067 www.oldroads.com/dudley Offers Welcome 1-800-336-BIKE $650 Or Best Offer 413-262-9990 Antique Mahogany Refinished Chairs 508-248-5253 Drop-Leaf Dining MOVING Natural Or Painted Finish, (2453) Ford Truck Parts Room Table Some Decorated. 1987 31 Foot Hundreds & Hundreds! And 4 Ladder-Back Chairs. 2010 Prius Very Reasonable! IN REMEMBRANCE Silverton Will Fit 1967-1972 All Need Refinishing 15,000 Miles 508-764-4493 TOOL SHEDS Julie Ann Bainton Parts Such As $100 $22,900 Made of Texture 1-11 Convertible Same Owners Tailgates/Fenders Edison Phonograph Kimball Console Round Maple (Knurowski) Twin Crusaders 350’s, Tom & Camila 8x8 $625 36 Year Senior Secretary Mechanical/Molding $50 Piano/Bench Pedestal 8x10 $800 270 HP. 800 Hours. Interior/Tune-Up Parts Bay Path High School F.W.C., A/C & Heat, Radar, Call 860-974-1647 $600 8x12 $875 New Stuff! Some New/Some Used Dinette Table Dear Friend, Please Visit Color Garmin GPS, Reconnective Healing You Need It, Woman’s Alpina Cross w/12” leaf 4 chairs. 8x16 $1175 Our Guest Book And Leave A Fish-Finder, Many I Probably Have it! Kimball Spinnet Very good condition Note To Pay Your Respects New Amenities. Animal Massage Country Delivered And Animal Communication Selling As One Lot. Piano $100 Built On-Site www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton Boat In Water, Ready To Go, Skies and Boots Excellent Condition. $2700 Solid Wood. $75 2 Computer Desks Other Sizes Available JULIE Call Al For More Info Nov. 26th, 1954 $20,000 As Always! Excellent Condition, (one oak, one maple) Call 413-324-1117 508-248-3932 Needs Tuning. 508-885-2971 $30 each Nov. 30th, 2008 860-974-1841 Reiki/Feng Shui Natural Foods Freemotion USA Appraised At $2500 1 Rectanglar Occasional Send Your Love To: Will Sell 1994 Fling Four Flower Essences iFit Fold-Away MOVING SALE Pine Table 888-974-1977 (FAX) $800 FIRM TOYS Or Mail To: Winns Jet Boat Alpha Wave Music Treadmill $30 Flexible Flyer Rocking Horse, 508-892-9103 •Baby Car Seat- $25 860-928-2635 PO Box 979 Used Only 4-5 Times Per Can Be Viewed On •2 Endtables- $50 both Fisher-Price Little Kitchen Charlton City, MA 01508 Year & Serviced By Boarding FitnessBlowout.com Kitchen Craft With Accessories, Little •2 Carpets: Sauder God Bless Marina Yearly. Indoor/Outdoor Runs 4 Months Old, Cookware 9x12’- $50 Tykes Wagon, Balloon Tire Includes Summer Used 6 Times. Tricycle With Pull Cart, Skylights 7x5’- $35 Computer Armoire 107 MISC. FREE & Winter Covers, $600 OBO Basic Set Black, Good Condition. Small Picnic Table. Bimini Top, Heated/Air Conditioned Mahogany Pub Table Sells For $1495 508-450-1054 31”W x 52”H x 19”D Many Other Toys 4 Life Vests, w/4 Stools At Home Show With Slide-Out Call 860-935-5513 FREE Skies & Boat Trailer. Day Care $150 OBO $800 NASCAR Keyboard Tray Loads Of Fun!!!! Supervised Groups $100 REPAIRABLE In Good Condition 860-315-7173 Cargo Trailer Axle Daily/Weekly Rates Die-Cast Models Eastford JACUZZI Asking $2300 Large Play Yards With Tires They’re Back! 860-377-4961 Full-Length $300 Trees for Needs Work Call $5 And Up! 860-923-3532 Faux Fur Coat BRAND NEW Screen Room & 508-347-9739 Training 508-476-7382 Sale Basic - Advanced Large Size. SHIPMENT! Deck For Seasonal Evergreen Trees, Colorado GREAT BOAT! Will Sell For $75 Kitchen Queen Group Or Private Blessings Farm Campsite Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, 2000 Four Winns New - Open Enrollment Call 860-944-1816 480 Wood 50 H Foote Road Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. FREE WOOD Charlton 24’x10’, Enclosed, Excellent Privacy Horizon 190 Bowrider Generac Generator Cooking Stove 508-248-1411 Waterproof. Border/Ornamental PALLETS Ski, Fish, Cruise, Grooming For Sale With Stainless All 10 trees for $85. 9 Passenger, Baths To Full Grooms Water Tank Option Deck-Four 6’x10’ You pick up. Monday thru V6 With Outdrive, Model 3500XL, New Queen Norway Spruce, 3-4’ tall Friday 8am-noon. $650 Sections, 5 for $99 Low Hours, Certifications! 3500 Watts, Mattress Set Pressure Treated. Stonebridge Press Excellent Condition, Call 508-278-5762 25 Optical Drive PCSA Levels I & II Idle Down Features, Elmira Stoveworks Still In Plastic Room New 2010, FAST,Trailer, Garmin, CPR Certified Sweetheart Wood Evenings (located behind Southbridge Low Oil Shut Down, With Factory Warranty, Panels Stored Indoors. Hotel & Conference Center) Radio, Conv. Top. Reiki Master 4 Gallon Tank Cook Stove Can Deliver For A fee, Needs Nothing Lighterian Reiki VII $400 Antique Show Piece $3350 OBO. Male & Female $8750. Firm Reconnective Healing II $2600 OBO List Price $399 No Delivery. Troy-Bilt Call 508-892-8316 Bulldogs Up For 508-943-1447 ICNDF Certified Trainer Call Ron Sacrifice For $190 Call 508-341-4427 Snow Blower Adoption, To Be 860-779-7007 Call 10.5HP, 30” Wide. Given Away At No Cost. 215 CAMPING Experienced, Caring Staff 401-864-6082 860-377-2025 Dual Stage, Polar Blast, Individualized Care GOLF CLUBS SERIOUS If Interested, Contact Attention To Detail TaylorMade Electric Start, Touch & [email protected] Stateline 3 Through Wedge Laine Couch New Sliding BUYERS & Turn, 6 Forward, 2 Camp Resort $150 Reverse, One-Hand 130 YARD SALES 508-987-0077 & Chair Screen Doors COLLECTORS Operation. Killingly CT 860-928-4675 Floral Print On Beige $20 Each All Kinds Of Collectibles! Weekend Activities, Rec. 205 Federal Hill Road $1000 Oxford, MA Golf Items Background. New Sinks May Be Seen 508-667-9249 DEADLINE FOR Hall, Adult Club House, Very Good Condition. By Appointment. Fishing, Pool, Shady & starwoodpetresort.com $300 $20 Each YARD SALE Sunny Sites, Camp Store. For Sale Call 508-765-0812 SUBMISSIONS •Golf-Wilson Bad $50 60” E.R. Buck New Radiator Heaters Ask For Gloria $1500 $20 Each Vented Visual IS 1:30PM MONDAY Please Call For Details, •Callaway/Big Bertha Rock Maple Dining SINGER SEWING FOR ALL MASS. After 4PM 286 LIVESTOCK Irons 3-9 Great Big Bertha 413-245-9266 Glass Front Room Hutch MACHINE WEEKLY PAPERS 508-476-7382 #10,p,w mint $225 Excellent Condition. *Deadlines Subject To Quality NordicTrac Model 401 Slant-O-Matic Gas Heater 265 FUEL/WOOD •Putters, Wedges, SW, Paid $1200. 50,000 BTU Change Due To Holidays Horse Hay Sell For $700 $50 In cabinet with attachments Call For More Info. 3’x3’x8’ Retriever, Travel Bag, Covers $300 with auto start, FREE & Golf Caddy, Mint, Holds 4-Foot Steel Shelves Square Bales Weigh Call 508-476-2056 Very Heavy Duty Call 413-544-1168 4 years old and like new. Construction Approximately 800lbs Each. Bag, Clubs, Shoes $55 Cost new $1400, LARGE YARD SALE Landscape $50 Ski Boots Kindling Wood Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa Call (860)315-7365 413-245-7388 Price negotiable. Sat. July 23 9am-4pm 508-892-8588 All Different Types Of No Chemicals or Equipment Girl’s Lange 449 Route 198 Preservatives Trailer NordicTrack Ben-5, Size 6 No calls after 8pm Woodstock Valley, CT Widths, Lengths & Golfer’s Thicknesses Of Wood. Second Cut Available $995 OBO AudioStrider 990 Boy’s Dalbello Furniture, Household 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. Rock Valley Farm The Golfer’s Short Call 5pm-8:30pm Menace-4, Size 9 Items, Tools etc. Good For Wood Stove Or W. Brookfield Elliptical For Sale Washing Machine Outdoor Burners/Stoves. Game Pocket Guide 508-867-6546 Excellent Condition! Asking $75 Each Like New Condition Priced to sell!! 508-867-2508 can help you play a Sells For $999 Girl’s & All items are in Delivery Available Large Doghouse Will Take $600 By The Truckload Quality better short game. $50 Snowboard Boots Gas Dryer good condition!!! Cheryl 508-867-2564 Horse Hay Send $9.95 + $5.00 S/H to: Roxy, Size 7 Runs Excellent Rain Date Sun. July 24 Coffee Table 860-913-6735 Asking $40 3’x3’x8’ [email protected] $200 For Both 275 FLEA MARKET My Golf Shots $35 508-885-4342 Square Bales Weigh Call Yard Sale Approximately 800lbs Each. P.O. Box 635, End Table Old Furniture 774-272-2085 Dudley Fiskdale, MA 774-272-1057 Saturday July 23rd Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa $40 Large Pine Snapper 01518 Chifferobe w/2drs/$300. 9am-2pm Flea Market No Chemicals or Cash, Cashier’s Antique Mirror 2, 9x12 Whittal rugs, Roto-Tiller 197 Ballard Rd. Antiques, Collectibles Preservatives Check/Money Order Only $40 fair condition/$300. IR5003, Used Twice Wedding & General Second Cut Available Old Trunks Buffet drawered/$300. Paid $1295 Thompson CT Open Every Saturday-Sunday Rock Valley Farm Heavy Colonial $30 Each Singer sewing machine TracVac Ring Set 36”T.V., 8am-4pm W. Brookfield w/seat/$300. Table Student’s Desk & Chair Clothes washer/dryer Model 385-IC/385LH 14c Gold Hunting Stand, Something For Everyone! 508-867-2508 Trestle Base $45 each/$300. Used Once. Men’s Skies, Paid $1300 Beautiful Diamond Behind BP Gas 298 WANTED TO BUY Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” 774-452-3514 Beut Bros kitchen set 6 Misc Household At Dudley/Webster Line Captain’s Chair pc/$800. Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Setting, Mate’s Chair LARGE FRANKLIN Hoosier cab w/flour disp. & Vac Pro Centered Diamond Items 2 Acres, Indoors! 4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs Must see matching Models 72085, 72285, Surrounded By Weather Permitting www.dorightfleamarket.com (2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) STOVE $ table/$335. 72295 1-800-551-7767 ALL $250 Reconditioned, new paint, Smaller Accents, gaskets and fire brick. 860-481-2236 Used Twice Excellent Clarity, ROSS RECYCLING 508-683-6386 Paid $2772 200 GEN. BUSINESS 283 PETS Will help load. Old Wooden Size 7 1/2. We Pay More!! HOT WATER $250.00 508-765-5763 $575 Powder-Puff HEATERS Call Lou at 508-341-6941 Office Chair 508-234-4137 203 SNOWMOBILES Chinese Crested All Scrap Metals, Natural Gas w/Padded Seat Sofa and Matching Cars, Trucks Large Jointer $20 Snowmobile Puppy Brand New! Chair, Male. Sweet, Loveable, Batteries, 40, 50, & 80 Gallons $175 2008 Yamaha RS Vector ER Older Dark Art Deco Retro Wheel Horse Electric Start, Reverse, Fluffy Toy Hypo-Allergenic Copper Wire, Large Selection! Heavy-Duty Motor Lift Pastel Upholstery Breed. $150 And Up. $225 Wood Rocker Lawn Tractor Studs, Mirrors, Appliances... Above-Average Condition 2 Windshields, Cover. For More Information Call Keith Antique Cast-Iron w/Pink Stenciled Flowers Model 257H, With 37” 508-524-9328 Asking $125.00 Mower Deck. Hydrostatic 1700 Miles, Like New. 401-397-6499 64 Tucker Hill Rd. Coal Stove $ 50 Call 860-774-6976 Putnam, CT 06260 $200 White-Wash Oak Coffee Transmission Not Working. HOVEROUND Other Assorted Tables, Floor and Table Excellent 17HP Kawasaki Or 860-617-4000 1929 Chevy Engine Engine And Body. Pure Bred New, Used 2 Times $275 Household Items. Lamps Also Available 204 WATER EQUIPMENT 860-928-7165 Separately. $325 OBO Only, Serious Buyers 508-476-5007 Puppies Generac Generator 860-779-0272 860-928-6308 1994 Sea-Doo Over thirty breeds available. Only $1300 $250 $$$ Old-Fashioned Bombardier SP94 Health checked/guaranteed. Crib Radial Arm Saw Solid Ash Nichols State licensed. Make Money $125 Cherry Wood With 95 Trailer www.laughlinkennel.com New, Used Only Once, And Stone Co. White Frigidaire Excellent Condition, Runs Selling All Parts & Band Saw Sewing Machine Refrigerator Great. Seat Just Recovered, Laughlin Kennel $150 Dining Table Call 508-987-7161 Your Unwanted Mattress Table (41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, One Year Old Low Hours On Jet Pump. Stuff!!! $100 Call 508-752-8569 With Drawers Six Chairs And Hutch! Excellent Condition Has Been Winterized. 60 HP After 6PM $200 OBO Perfect Condition! $200 Teal/Pink PURE BRED Quality Dealers Wanted Call $1500 $1500 Best Deal Around. LP Records Gas Cozy 508-965-7077 ST. BERNARD 413-245-9651 Set Of 2 Bureaus 508-943-1117 Parlor Heater Clean, Indoor Flea Market For Sale 1 With Mirror, One Without. Excellent Condition 205 BOATS PUPPIES FOR Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm 78’s, 33 1/3, Long Play, $250 OBO Spinet Piano Invacare Pronto $450 SALE... Route 12 M51 Power X-Mas Albums & Singles. Beige Couch Fruitwood 12 FT Mirro Dudley Music From Late 40’s Kevin Great for protection!! (Behind BP) Indoor/Outdoor To 70’s, Large Variety Of w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. Like New 508-909-6585 Craft Boat Mother and Father on site. Power Musical Selections & $600 OBO Speakers In Piano Legs 1966 www.dorightfleamarket.com Performers. 508-943-1428 $800 each Back Lift Like Baby Grand while they last 1-800-551-7767 Wheelchair Come See And Make 774-242-7515 Sno Trail See You There! An Offer $3,200 Wood-Burning Sure Step Technology 860-779-6373 1966 860-382-5071 That Automatically Call 860-928-2677 Panasonic Air Fireplace 860-974-2499` Adjust To Keep All Six 2000- 8hp $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ Miscellaneous St. Joseph’s Insert Stove For Unusual Bicycles Wheels On The Ground Conditioner Only Used One Month Honda Motor At All Times. High-Back Items Basilica Books Paid $1100 1870’s-1970’s Van Seat, Deep Blue Wireless Remote “Our Gift Our Legacy: Only 15 hours 285 PET CARE Pearl Base. The Head Skis, Asking $900 OBO Hi-Wheel 10000/BTU “Our First 100 Years” 508-667-9916 On Motor Cadillac Of Power Bindings & Poles $125 5 Large Bird Cages Balloon Tire Wheelchairs. Never Used! Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed $1500 With Stands MSRP $3500 $150 Slight Damage 413-544-8094 Stingray Selling For $2000 Quaser-6000/BTU Wooden Computer Desk $75 Each. Choppers Pioneer & Technics Antique Beige Kitchen With Two Box File And FIRM Stereo Components Air Conditioner Range Attached Storage Cabinet. Schwin 508-410-1784 Best Offer By White Warner $150 14’ 2003 Polar Fish Tanks Columbia Webster, MA $60 Call 508-949-7040 508-943-4565 HP Printer Kraft Bass Boat One 25 Shelby Hutch $35 Junior Wooden Pellet Stove & Trailer Gallon With Stand Colson Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H Stereo Steel String Guitar And Filters. Raleigh Loft Bed Enviro EF2 w/ Nylon Cover Case, 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, Free-Standing 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 2 DVDs, Etc. With Desk And Dresser. Shelves Above Credenza Cabinet Minkota trolling motor, Paid $700 Two Years Old, With Radio 2 Lesson Books New batteries, One 20 Gallon Also I Pay More For Bikes Will Take Used One Season. $150 And Cord Chart. $350 OBO Originally $2400 In Good Condition Used For 3 Months. Excellent condition. Available. For My Museum! Mattress Not Included. Asking $1500 Call 508-867-4546 Call 10am-7pm $90 $5,000. All Conditions Considered 860-608-3402 774-230-3539 774-200-0558 After 6:30pm 508-885-6831 860-481-5949 Call 508-347-3575 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, July 22, 2011
298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 310 GENERAL HELP 402 GENERAL SERVICES 501 REAL ESTATE 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 550 MOBILE HOMES WANTED WANTED WANTED RENT RENT HELP WANTED marital status, or any Woodstock, CT MUST SELL! ROUTE Do Your Friends And Family intention to make an such Roommate Wanted 2 Bedroom, preference, limitation or FREE RENT! DRIVER FOR Say You Are Very Friendly discrimination. This To Share Furnished Condo 1.5 Bath, 169 And Have A Great Eye newspaper will not A/C In Every Unit All Utilities Included. CLASS A For Color & Decorating? knowingly accept any Outdoor Pool $500/Month Best Reasonable ANTIQUES Looking For Part-Time Work advertising for real estate Available August 1st CHEM. But Sundays And Evenings that is in violation of the law. FREE RENT JULY Call Karen Offer 884 Worcester St. Are Free? Our readers are hereby 860-753-1337 Southbridge MA TANKERS Contact informed that all dwellings Heat/Hot Water Open House [email protected] advertising in this newspaper Looking To Purchase WANTED Included! 510 Sunday July 10th • Gross 70/80K are available on and equal Antiques 320 MEDICAL/DENTAL opportunity basis. To Affordable 1 2, and 3 COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS 2-4 percentage based Bedroom Apartments And Collectibles Local Home complain about • Experience a must discrimination call The For Rent. 508-347-1439 Single Items • Non Smoker Health Care Agency Webster Or Entire Estates Department of Housing and Spacious, Fully Call For More 508-764-2635 RN Openings Urban Development “HUD” Applianced. For Rent We Buy It All (Minimum 1 Year toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. 2500 Sq. Ft. Details, And Also Do DAYS Med./Surg. Experience) 427 CARPENTRY For the N.E. area, call HUD ad 617-565-5308,. The toll Starting at $698 & ASK FOR PAUL On-Site Estate Sales Full-Time/Part-Time Days Ted Siegmund free number for the hearing • Pool 7500 Sq. Ft. And Monday-Friday impaired is 1-800-927-9275 Free Standing Buildings. Estate Auctions And Every 4th Weekend Builders • Basketball Court Loading Docks Drivers 35 years experience with 505 APARTMENTS FOR And Nice Offices Park Model CALL MIKE ANYTIME • Playground Local Springfield, R.P.T. home remodeling, additions, RENT 508-765-9512 MA Van Runs! Full-Time/Part-Time/Perdiem garages, decks, door & • On-Site Laundry ALSO: Mobile Home Great Pay & Benefits! Covering Webster, Dudley or window replacements, 2500 Sq. Ft. For Sale By Owner CDL-A w/1yr Exp. Req. Southbridge area roofing kitchens & INCOME LIMITS APPLY With Loading Dock, Fully Furnished, New Porch Estenson Logistics bathrooms, hardwood & Brookside Section 8 Welcome BOOKS! Apply: www.goelc.com Please Call ceramic floors. Interior finish Good For Small Addition, Also Nice Shed & 866-336-9642 VNA Of Southern work is our specialty! Office Open From: Machine Shop. Great Place For A Garden. BOOKS! Terrace Monday-Friday 9000 Sq. Ft. Worcester County Licensed and insured On Beautiful Lot Near 508-943-0612 9:00am to 5:00pm For Light BOOKS! Experienced with insurance A/C In Every Unit Manufacturing Or Swimming Pool. Or Fax Resume estimates and quotes too! Outdoor Pool Saturday 10:am Located At Highview We Buy Books! Drivers: 508-949-1476 to 3:00pm Storage Local Tanker Work. 433 CLEANING FREE RENT JULY Available! Campground In Accumulations Based out of Bozrah, CT. 534 School Street West Brookfield. Collections Great Pay, Benefits, Webster, MA 01570 Heat/Hot Water Estates Affordable ALSO: Begin Camping 4/15-10/15 Hometime! Included! 1000 Sq. Ft. Etc. CDL-A w/X End. 330 SALES Cleaning Service Evening Price Includes Seasonal Affordable 1, 2 and 3 2nd Floor space, The Book Bear 2 years Experience We Offer Quality Work At Appointments Payment An Affordable Price! Bedroom Apartments Good Freight Elevator, Route 9 866-339-0072 Available Space Is Good For Any (April-October 2011) Home Show • Homes & Offices For Rent. Asking $28,000 West Brookfield, MA www.cryodrivers.com Spacious, Fully Brookside Terrace Small Shop. Representative • Carpet Cleaning 508-867-8736 Call Today For $15/hr plus commission • Floors Applianced. 11 Village Drive Owner Will Give You An Appointment • And Much More! Starting at $698 Southbridge,MA 01550 Price You Can’t Refuse! 508-867-8705 Kitchen Options is looking REGISTERED, • Pool Call (Toll-Free) Drivers: for an enthusiastic individ- INSURED & BONDED (508)764-7675 1-508-753-3670 Sturbridge 877-809-2665 ual: good people skills, Give Maria A Call • Basketball Court •SEASONAL for Toys background in sales prefer- 508-764-2500 “R” Us in Auburn, red. • Playground Sturbridge Retirement 530 HOUSES FOR SALE 1993 Doublewide, WAR MA. Start Date: Immediately • On-Site Laundry Quiet 1bedroom, 2nd floor ICENSED AY •Valid CDL Fax/Email cover letter 442 L D INCOME LIMITS APPLY apartment approximately 700 Southbridge 2 Bedroom/2 Bath. Wood RELICS •3yrs experience and resume... CARE Section 8 Welcome square feet. Stove, Fireplace. New Wood •Flexible schedule 508-987-1579 refrigerator, heat/water For Sale & [email protected] Sue’s Family Office Open From: included, no washer/ dryer Laminate Flooring. •$18/hour Monday-Friday hook-up but close to laundry. By Owner AR Daycare 9:00am to 5:00pm No Pets/No Smoking Enclosed Porch. 2 Carport. W Apply Online: Licensed childcare Saturday 10:00am Sunny/Bright 4 Bedroom, 2.5 www.ruscareers.com $850/month Bath, 2280 sf. Ranch With 3 Sheds. Beautiful Large OUVENIRS provider now has Large Kitchen/Dining Room, S 400 SERVICES openings!! First/Last/Security Deposit Landscaped Lot. References and Credit Check Cathedral Ceilings, Large WANTED Living Room, Reasonable. 402 GENERAL SERVICES For More Information to 3:00pm 508-347-2719 Partially Finished Basement, WWII & EARLIER Foster Please Call: Evening Appointments Available Attached Garage 508-867-5511 CA$H WAITING! 508-765-9047 The Village At $189K Parents Wanted License #2086024 Brookside Terrace Helmets, Swords, Seeking Quality Homes Call The Killingly Lisa 11 Village Drive Free December Rent 781-706-9729 Daggers, Bayonets, Throughout Central MA 457 LAWN/GARDEN Southbridge,MA 01550 Medals, Badges, Flags, To Provide Foster Care Junk Man If In By July 1st! WARREN Uniforms, etc. To Children In Need. WE NOW TAKE Meadow (508)764-7675 2/3BR Townhouse Over 30 Years Experience. 24/7 Support. Generous Apartments 15 Acres Bemis Road Reimbursement. YOUR AUTOS Mountain 546 CEMETERY LOTS Call David $1000 Sign-On Bonus FOR CASH! Unsubsidized MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 1-508-688-0847 Call For Details Scotland, CT (USDA Affordable) Four Plots Removal of Metal, Tree Co. In Worcester Country Beautiful 1985 14’ x 66’ I’ll Come To YOU! Appliances, Storm Tree Rare Opportunity, Sec. 8 & RAP Welcome Must Income Qualify Memorial Park, Paxton, MA Two Bedroom, Furniture, TV’s. Removal, Beautiful Location, In The 2nd Floor, Call For Application “Rememberance Section” Gas, Hot Water, And Stove. Construction Shrub & Tree Today Materials. Trimming, Huge 5 Room/One Bedroom All Four For $4500 OBO Large Open Kitchen With 300 HELP WANTED Off-Street Parking, 860-779-0876 (Currently Sells For Cellars/Attics Hedges, Lots Of Storage Available, Devereux Therapeutic Shrubbery, $1800 Each) Breakfast Bar To Cleaned. Ideal For Professional, 508-721-2572 305 BUSINESS Foster Care Trees Cut, 10 Minutes From Living Room, 508-829-6769 Small Building Liming & Fertilizing OPPORTUNITIES Demolition, Tires. Municipalities, 550 MOBILE HOMES Porch, Deck, Edging & Mulching $795/Plus Utilities Upgrades Throughout. Leaves Removed. Call Dave Security Deposit 2 MAPLE COURT BOOKEEPER Residential Moves. 508-347-7804 860-208-4834 $59,900 DASAP 508-867-2564 BRIMFIELD HELP WANTED Trees Cut Webster Updated Furnace, Windows, 413-593-9961 Kitchen Options is looking Brush/Limbs 413-262-5082 Carpeting, Counter, Central for a responsible and Removed Seely-Brown NORTH VILLAGE Air, Fully Applianced. conscientious individual 1 BR W/400SF Sunporch with great organizational Furnaces Removed Village In Pomfret Center Overlooking the Woods. skills. Familiarity with Check-our-down-to- 2 Bedroom Units Handicapped Accessible, YEAR ROUND QuickBooks is preferred. 500 REAL ESTATE Is Accepting Applications. Starting At $783!! earth prices first! Seniors 62 And 55+. Older May Apply. $24,000 LIVING OR Start Date: Immediately Weekends also! 501 REAL ESTATE Heat And Hot Water Amy Gerrish RE/MAX Fax/Email cover letter Please Call Is Included. VACATION HOME and resume... Central Mass WANTED 860-928-2744 Prof Assoc 413-575-2915 508-987-1579 and Connecticut Or Email Must Income FOR SALE!!! [email protected] Dave [email protected] Qualify. Brookfield Guilford, Maine Surrogate For Information Nanatomqua Mobile Mothers 508-347-7804 Section 8 Vouchers Home Park (55+) 2 bedroom, 1 bath 310 GENERAL HELP 413-262-5082 WEBSTER Accepted. Mobile Home For Sale. mobile home on WANTED Two Bedroom, 1.5 Bath. Needed Hartley Terrace Please Call Large Kitchen & Living 1+ acres. Large 2 car Be part of a miracle Room. Screen Porch detached garage. ************** 2 Bedroom (508)987-1595 & Carport. DRIVER FOR The rewards are more FREE $759-$802 EHO Park Rent $100/Month than financial EQUAL HOUSING Heat & Hot Water CALL FOR PRICE Close to scenic CLASS A Seeking Women Metal Pickup OPPORTUNITY Included. 774-262-7307 Moosehead Lake, hiking 21-43 Non-Smokers A/C, Refrigerators, WEBSTER CHEM. ************** Must Income Qualify N. Grosvenordale and snowmobile trails, With Healthy Washers, Small Trailers, Section 8 Certification FOR RENT skiing and great TANKERS Pregnancy History Batteries. All real estate advertising in Welcome CT this newspaper is subject to Nice 3 bedroom apartment, fishing areas. Perfect WANTED The Federal Fair Housing Act Modern Kitchens 2nd floor, hardwood floors, Mobile Home For Sale WE PAY YOU of 1968, which makes it laundry room, stove and 14x64 Doublewide for • Gross 70/80K Wall-To-Wall Carpet 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths. percentage based illegal to advertise any Spacious Closets refrigerator, close to an outdoor enthusiast!! Top Dollar For Your preference, limitation or downtown, nice location. Large Kitchen, Living Room. • Experience a must AUTOS On-Site Laundry Laundry Room. For More discrimination based on race, Easy Highway Access $27,000 • Non Smoker Information Call TRUCKS color, religion, sex, handicap, No Pets/Smokers Appliances Included. familial status (number of For More Information Plenty Of Cabinet Space. For More Info Call: 508-764-2635 Or TRACTORS First/Last/Security $65,000 888-363-9457 children and or pregnancy), Call 508-943-9567 $875/month (860)382-3157 reproductivepossibilities.com national origin, ancestry, age, For Appointment DAYS 508-867-2564 EHO call: 508-951-2641 860-923-0421
TOWING EQUIPMENT 1923 Ford Model T 1950 Chevrolet 725 AUTOMOBILES 725 AUTOMOBILES 2005 Ford 725 AUTOMOBILES 700 AUTOMOTIVE Classic Touring Car 4-Door Sedan Mustang Brake Buddy. Superb Frame Off 6-Cylinder, Standard Shift. 1998 Ford F150 1999 Volvo 2007 Toyota Model 69,076 Restoration In Excellent New Factory-Built Motor. XLT Pick Up Truck V70 Wagon Convertible Camry XLE 705 AUTO ACCESSORIES Condition. Winner Of Solid Body, Runs Excellent. Very-Good-Condition Turbo, Auto, Leather Excellent Condition 4-Door Sedan, 8400 Miles, $600 National AACA First Prize Needs Interior & Minor Work Runs, Check Engine Light $11,500.00 Leather/Loaded, At Hershey And Many Other To Be Road-Worthy. 2/WD (4) 17 x 8 ASA Blue OX Towing $4500 On. Needs Electrical Work 413-324-1117 Premium Condition. Shows. All Stock, 4-Cylinder, $5900 To Pass Emissions. $21,000 OBO Chrome Wheels Base Plate 20 HP, Electric Start And 978-760-3453 Good Engine, Drive Train Call After 6PM With Tow Bar And Runs On Mag. 1989 Ford F450 & Body Parts. 2006 Volvo S60T 860-974-0069 For 2005 Acura RL Accessories. BX1665 For Must See To Fully $1500 OBO Appreciated This Vehicle. Restoration Cab/Chassis Leather Heated Seats Excellent Condition, 04-05 860-974-1801 Power Everything. For Sale Chevy Malibu Must Be Sold Due To Project 43,000/Miles Failing Health. New Tires. Never Seen Snow Or Salt. $175 1953 Mercury Monterey No-Rust Excellent Condition. 1989 Mercury $17.000 OBRO 4 door w/Flathead 8 $2600 2002 Jeep Grand Must See! Blue Ox Heavy Duty 860-774-0820 78k Miles. Grand Marquis Has Been Garaged Cherokee $15,200 Red-Mint Condition Purchased New $1000 Towing Package. Since 1962. Overland Edition 774-200-5015 Deadbolt Hitch Lock With Car Is All There And Solid. 1985 Yamaha 11,000 Miles, Asking $500 1929 Model A Fully Loaded, Running No Rust, Keys, 8” Drop Receiver, Rear Quarters Need Work. Motorcycle 750 Boards, Sunroof, Towing 2007 Ford Fusion 508-987-2839 Lexus Tow Bar With Cables Street Rod Excellent Restoration Project. Asking $4,000 350 Ramjet Fuel Injection $700 Package, Leather, CD, Like New! And Wire. Asking $3200. 4WD, 71k Miles. Call 860-974-1517 $800 Engine. Call Al For More Info $9500 OBO 350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. Very Good Condition. Call Bill Call 508-320-2944 508-248-3932 1982 Kawasaki NADA $10,925 $22,500 774-230-1582 Pacifica 2006 Motorcycle Asking $9,000 Dodge Dakota Four Toolboxes 725 AUTOMOBILES Jeff 508-867-6358 $800 Only 11,999/bo Fiberglass Hard Cover Of Mechanic & 720 CLASSICS Machine-Builder Tools 2003 FORD FOCUS 2007 Nissan Candy Red, $2500 1996 Toyota Call For 5 1/2 Ft. 781-248-4385 ZTW WAGON 6 Seats, 1977 Corvette L82 508-867-6706 Camry Altima 3.5 SE Pick-Up Bed, FOR SALE 4-Door, Dark Blue/Black 74xxx Miles, Low Mileage. Original 350 1973 Triumph TR6 Green, 5 Speed 59K Miles, Automatic, A/C, Engine With 350HP. 2000 Ford Windstar AM/FM/CD, Keyless Entry, Leather Interior. Power Many Extras, Excellent Condition Red, Many New Parts - 171 K Miles Options, Traction, Moonroof, Runs Goods. Needs TLC. Interior, Top, Exhaust, SE Van Power Windows, Remote Test Drive It, $450 Runs Well 147k Miles, Dark Green, Engine Starter. In Very Good Power Heated Seats, $5000 OBO Electrical, Brake Lines, Condition, Only 1 Owner!! And More! $1600 AWD. Good Condition. Bose, Auto. 143k Miles. Pictures Available Call 508-892-9583 $2400 $9,400 774-696-7697 $6500 OBO 413-245-6006 $7,800 508-248-4663 413-245-3402 508-248-1592 508-254-3858 call: 508-347-3280 508-266-0878 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, July 22, 2011 B9 B10 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, July 22, 2011
732 SPORTS UTILITY 740 MOTORCYCLES 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 750 CAMPERS/TRAILERS 760 VANS/TRUCKS 2002 NISSAN 1999 Harley 1988 33 Foot 2006 SunnyBrook 2010 40’ Hideout 35 Foot Camper Brimfield/ 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 XTERRA SE Davidson Southwind Camper Camping Trailer With Newer Screened Supercharged, California ElectraGlide Motorhome One-Owner (Non-Smoking), (ball type) Yellow. Only 90,000 Miles. 2709LTD Camper. Paid $24,000, Porch (Built In 2009) Sturbridge Extra Cab Pickup 4-Wheel Drive, Classic 69k Miles, Sleeps 5, New Queen-Size Private 2 Slideout Queen Great Condition. 1450cc Engine Tires, New Batteries, Bedroom. Bunkbeds, Master Bedroom, Seasonal Campground Must Sell With Matching Cap & Liner. New Exhaust System Fuel-Injection. 62k Miles, Hydraulic Leveling Jacks. Full Bath, Heat, A/C, Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, April-October Battery, Brakes, Tires. Well Maintained. Full Touring Price Reduced For Two 30lb LP Tanks, Used 1 Season. Campground Lot! 33” Tires With Lift. $9,900 Firm Package, AM/FM/Cassette, Quick Sale! Sway Control Stabilizer. $16,000, $12,000 860-923-0133 New Seat w/Gel Packs. $7500 FIRM 27’ Long, 3,557lbs. Sacrifice, My Loss Reduced to Was $19,000 131k Miles, Well Kept. Leave Message Needs A New Windshield. Can Be Seen On Craigslist Excellent Condition Is Your Gain. Call And Make An Offer Call 860-923-0406 $10,500 OBO Very Nice Unit! $9,900 NOW $9500 $6795 89 Jeep 508-867-3741 413-436-0021 Call Rich Includes Lot. My Loss, Your Gain! Wrangler YJ 2000 Sunnybrook 860-576-0526 or 860-963-2065 508-989-8165 2007 Class C, 860-382-5071 508-885-2884 Sahara 2007 HARLEY 34 Foot Travel 4x4, DAVIDSON 29’ RV TrailLite by Soft Tail Deluxe. Automatic, Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Trailer RVision. 55k Miles Many Extras. 6000 Miles Model 29RQ, $2,200 $15,000 Two Slideouts, www.jeep89.tk Call 860-942-0464 Removable Or Remain On Sleeps 6, Call 855-751-7700 Or 978-355-2389 Rear Bedroom, Park Lot With 200 Acre Walk-around Queen Bed, GREY NISSAN 2007 Harley Lake In Wildwood, Fla. 38 K Miles, PATHFINDER SE Davidson Maintenance FordV-10,4000 192K automatic w/ 4x4 Hi-Lo Range . XL 1200 N Roadster $220 Per Month, Watt Generator, Great condition inside, 5096 Miles. Mint Condition. One Hour From Excellent Condition, good condition outside. Many Added Customized Sunroof/Cooper tires/new Accessories. Including Vance Orlando, Fla. $32,000 battery. Runs great. Hines Exhaust. Asking $3,500. $7800 1-860-974-0704 508-885-4555 Call 774-200-7604 Call 860-966-1660 740 MOTORCYCLES 1984 Gold Wing Motorcycle Custom Paint Job (Burgundy) 43,000 Miles FOR SALE OR TRADE 508-909-6559 1995 Honda Goldwing 32k Miles, Like New Condition. Ready To Ride! $7000 508-943-3004 1997 Yamaha Royal Star Black, 19,550 Miles Great Condition Saddlebags, Cover New Tires/Battery Ready To Ride! $4,000 OBO Call Jim 508-523-5980
For RV-Towed Vehicles 2003 Ford F-150 Blue Ox Tow Bar Supercrew Cab With Safety Cables Automatic, 4WD, Tow $250 Package, Good Tires, Engine Just Checked Out. No Dents, Brake Buddy Original Owner. Black. With Wireless Monitor $5800 OBO $400 860-923-2371 860-963-0362 2007 Chevy Colorado Extreme Motor Home Pickup Truck 1998 Holiday Real Clean! Cowl Induction Rambler Hood, Tonneau Cover, Extra Set Of Wheels. Endeavor Diesel Must See! 37k Miles. 1 Slide, Low Mileage, Always Garaged. One Washer/Dryer, Very Responsible Owner. Good Condition. $18,000 $40,000 860-923-0146 Call 860-774-6128 508-612-6974
760 VANS/TRUCKS 2009 Chevy Silverado 1980 Blazer Club Cab 2-Door, Very Rusty Body. 1500 Series Needs Work. Has Z-71 Package. With 7-Foot Fisher Plow Silver Blue Color. With (In Good Condition) Tonneau Cover & Liner. Runs And Plows. 8k Miles, One Owner. See It, Drive It, Make Asking $25,000 An Offer Fran 508-791-9885 508-764-6543 FOR SALE 1999 Ford F-150 1983 Ford Pickup 4x4 Club Cab Truck Automatic,Low Miles!!! 6-Cylinder, Clean $3,500!!! Underneath, No Undercarriage Rust. Call: 860-208-5566 Good Mechanics. $1500 978-760-3453 765 HEAVY EQUIPMENT Michigan 1992 GMC Backhoe Diesel Truck Payloader UPS Truck-Style, Diesel, Runs Good Aluminum Grumman Body, $9997 Shelves. Rebuilt Chevy Box Truck Transmission/Motor, New Fuel Tank, Radiator, UPS-Style Steering Box. Dual Wheels, $3500 11’ Area Behind Seats Excellent Condition John Deere 14,100GVWR Skidloader Call 5pm-8:30pm Needs Motor Work 508-867-6546 Let’s Talk, Make An Offer! 1995 Dodge 1500 Call (508)347-7300 Series 767 VEHICLES WANTED Fully Powered New Tires VEHICLE WANTED Excellent Condition Need Donated Vehicle $3500.00 In Running Condition 860-315-7309 774-922-0384
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