Mailed free to requesting homes in Thompson Vol. VI, No. 38 Complimentary to homes by request (860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011

THIS WEEK’S Mass. residents pick up the pieces after tornado QUOTE “Don’t part with your illusions. When they HOMES, BUSINESSES, WOODLANDS LEFT IN RUINS are gone you may still exist, but you have BY GUS STEEVES and furniture, and in general made several STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER ceased to live.” areas nearly impassable Wednesday night. Despite the destruction a couple tornadoes Defying the stereotype of panic after disaster, wreaked across the region Wednesday,June 1, many people pulled out their own chainsaws residents largely braved the aftermath with and started cutting up two-foot-thick trees cooperation and slightly dark humor. blocking roads, shifted branches and mat- INSIDE “Uncle, his chainsaw’s in your shed,” said tresses out of the way, directed drivers one Charlton Street woman. “Can you find around downed power lines and checked on A8 — OPINION your shed?” neighbors’ welfare. Across the driveway, a man held up a sec- By the time sunset came Wednesday, the A12 — SPORTS tion of shingles, and asked, “Here’s your extent of the damage wasn’t really clear, but B2 — HOT SPOT roof ?” it was extensive on the northern parts of They were among the many who almost Pleasant Street, Route 169 and Charlton Street B3 — OBITS immediately got to work cleaning up the vast in Southbridge, as emergency crews shut off B4 — CHURCH LISTINGS David Dore photo mess left behind by a very fast storm that had power and were going door to door seeking STURBRIDGE — A man prepares to cut up a utility pole that shredded large trees, sent branches through B5 — CALENDAR fell across Route 131 in Sturbridge. roofs, ripped off siding, blew out windows Turn To TORNADO, page A11

LOCAL Building MPS says goodbye to Class of 2011 Clare Hopkins photo THOMPSON — Zackary Morin, projects of Quinebaug, gets a hug from Marianapolis Preparatory School updated Headmistress Marilyn Ebbitt after accepting BY CLARE HOPKINS his diploma at VILLAGER STAFF WRITER the MPS THOMPSON — The Board of Commencement Selectman met Tuesday night, last Sunday, June 7, to discuss town projects June 5. For more Fishing Derby photos from the including the Buckley Hill Road graduation, turn Page A3 Project, the Social Services build- to page A6! ing, and the Quinebaug Post Office closure. SPORTS The town approved the Buckley Hill Road project in 2007, which will see paving the section from Route 200 to Murolo Road as well as drainage. “It’s finally going to get done,” said First Selectman Larry Groh. Thompson residents walking for a cure “The town attorney has reviewed all the documents, the contractor signed off finally today after all the BY CLARE HOPKINS that special dollar that is needed to 13-year survivor of breast cancer, state approvals and state reviews, VILLAGER STAFF WRITER find a cure for breast cancer,” said Corriveault, to join her. the state of Connecticut has signed THOMPSON — Three Thompson Fifield. Corriveault was diagnosed with off on it.” women will be hitting the pavement Fifield said that her grandmother breast cancer in 1995. Groh said work is scheduled to at the Susan G. Komen three day and cousin have died of breast can- “In October of 1995 she had a mas- start on June 24 by B&W Paving Walk for the Cure for breast cancer cer and she currently has an aunt tectomy and then started out of the Norwich area. The com- in Boston and will be holding a and six cousins with it. chemotherapy. I remember this all pany made the lowest bid on the fundraiser on June 19 in Thompson “I’m doing this walk for them and too well, see since that was supposed project of $249,264. to raise money for their team. for every mother, daughter, grand- to be the happiest time of my life, I Thursday Night “This is a project that has been Celeste Fifield, Michelle daughter, sister, parent, child and was expecting my first and only going on and on for some time and Harvanek and Marie Corriveault every family member of a breast child after a very long wait,” said Thunder is finally getting done,” said Groh. have all experienced breast cancer cancer victim,” said Fifield. “No Fifield. “About 10 days after her sur- Page A12 Also discussed at the meeting in some way in their lives, which parent should ever bury their child, gery was my baby shower and she was work on the social services has driven them to partake in the no child should have to grow up still came. I remember not being walk. without their mother.” able to hug her tight, which is some- “My goal in this walk and the After deciding to participate in POTTING SHED Turn To PROJECTS, page A10 Turn To WALK, page A10 P S fundraising that we do is to raise the walk, Fifield asked her aunt, and PAGE A5

OPINION ‘Embrace differences because no one is the same’ GET YOUR LOCAL SCHOOLS TRYING HARD TO TACKLE BULLYING POINT ACROSS BY CLARE HOPKINS can be part of the solution. PAGE A8 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “The pain in my body is gone but the pain in my Middle schools in the area are battling bullying heart is still there,” said Bogdanski of his bullying as it is no longer limited to face-to-face interactions, experience. and is now more prominent via text messaging and He explained different types of bullying. Direct the Internet. bullying involves physical altercations, there is ver- To help prevent bullying at their school, Turn To BULLY, A10 Thompson Middle School held a presentation last page month for the students. Mike Bogdanski of Midtown Fitness, a victim of bullying, taught the Clare Hopkins photo children the effects of bullying as well as how they Mike Bogdanski speaks about bullying at a presentation at Thompson Middle School last week. A2 • Friday, June 10, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER Plenty to do in town this summer

BY CLARE HOPKINS Other youth programs include guided between five and twelve can enroll in “Art ed by Judi Jones for six evenings in July VILLAGER STAFF WRITER mountain biking trips for nine to Trekker” where they will learn art tech- and August. THOMPSON — Thompson residents 12 year olds from June niques of different countries and If you are looking for a free way to get out seeking inexpensive summer fun in the through August. Tennis cultures. The program is four and about this summer try one of the band coming months need not look further than lessons are available days and will be held at the concerts at Riverside Park. Bring a lawn their own back yard. for four days in July Library Community chair or blanket to any of the five family “The free and very low cost events for children ages six Center. friendly concerts. Bands this summer include the summer band concerts, movie through 15, begin- Aspiring detectives include the Little Big Band, Tongue and in the park, and a family beach day to ners and more will enjoy, “Mad Science Groove, Rewind and The Great Garage Ocean Beach plus we have some free activi- experienced play- Secret Agent: CSI Reunion Band. There will also be a free ties for seniors,” said Recreation Director ers are welcome. Camp,” where they will movie in the park on July 30. Renee Waldron. Residents can pay recreate the scene of a Another way to have some free summer The department is offering programs in by June 28 for an crime using clues and fun is to visit West Thompson Dam or art, music, sports, fitness and travel this early bird price of sleuthing techniques. Quaddick State Park where there are plen- summer, a little of something for everyone. $28. This program will run ty of hiking and biking trails as well as Adventure Camp at Quaddick State Park There will also be from July 18 to 22 and swimming at Quaddick Lake. will run for seven weeks for children basketball camp at costs $109 for Thompson West Thompson Lake also offers a no between five and 14 years old. Activities at Tourtellotte in July for residents. charge Disc Golf Course with 18 holes, camp include sports, games, arts and children seven to seven- For those who are more inter- good for beginners and intermediates of all crafts, swimming, and field trips. Children teen years old. The week long ested in engineering there will be a ages. can register from two to five days per week program cost $130 for Thompson resi- Lego Camp in August for grades kinder- Residents with kayaks, canoes, or rafts for up to seven weeks and transportation is dents. garten through fifth grade. Kids can will enjoy the Quinebaug Water Trail. The provided. In July and early August children explore creative engineering with over segment is about five miles long with mov- 100,000 Lego pieces to build cities, bridges, ing, flat water and no rapids. Parking vehicles and more. spaces are available in a paved lot on Adults looking to get in shape this sum- Woodstock Road in Thompson where you mer the department is hosting mixed level can back your vehicle down to the water’s and power yoga at the library community edge to put in your watercraft. There is a center throughout the summer. T’AI Chi boat ramp at West Thompson Lake where for Health will also be offered to reduce you can plan to end your water adventure. ALL NEW! stress, learn mind and body relaxation, and For more information on programs, improve circulation and breathing. events, and trails visit thompsonrec.org. 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BOOK REVIEW “In The Name of Honor,” by Richard North Patterson

Richard North Patterson, a lawyer turned novelist, has writ- ten dozens of works with legal themes. His latest, “In The Name of Honor,” explores the concept of honor, and how we can sometimes praise and demean it at the same time. Captain Paul Terry,of the Army’s JAG Corps, has been called upon to defend Lt. Brian McCarran after Brian shoots and kills his superior officer soon after they return from a tour of duty in Iraq. The accused is the son of legendary General Anthony McCarran, the current Army Chief of Staff, making it an espe- VILLAGER STAFF DIRECTORY cially difficult case. Matters are more complicated as the vic- tim was married to Kate Gallagher, the general’s goddaughter NEWS STAFF ADVERTISING STAFF and lifelong friend to Brian and the McCarran family. For EDITOR ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE added interest, his older sister, Meg, insists on working with ADAM MINOR TARA OGLE Paul on Brian’s defense team. (860) 928-1818, EXT. 105 (860) 928-1818, EXT. 109 [email protected] Mr. Patterson has chosen to deal with a difficult theme, this [email protected] time PTSD and the war in Iraq. What distinguishes this story FOR ALL OTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT STAFF WRITER is not only the trial narrative but also the vivid accounts of TO PLACE A BUSINESS AD: TO SUBMIT A LETTER SARAH MORTENSEN JACK MELTZER what soldiers face in a war zone like Iraq. RETAIL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EDITOR: ((860) 928-1818 EXT. 119 TARA OGLE E-MAIL: (860) 928-1818, ext. 110 [email protected] I have read about six or so of Richard’s novels. This one was (860) 928-1818, EXT. 105 [email protected] available as an audio book. They never fail to pique my interest [email protected] Stonebridge Press, Inc. [email protected] OR send to Villager, P.O. Box 196, throughout the story, often ending with a twist of plot. “In The Woodstock, CT 06281 STAFF WRITER Name of Honor” is no different. Enjoy it! SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: CLARE HOPKINS KERRI PETERSON TO SUBMIT (860) 928-1818, ext. 112 (800) 367-9898, EXT. 103 CALENDAR ITEMS: [email protected] Submitted by Killingly Public Library Director Peter Ciparelli. [email protected] E-MAIL: Visit www.quietcornerreads.org. [email protected] OR TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD: send to Villager, P.O. Box 196, CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE Woodstock, CT 06281 LAURA BRENNAN VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS AUDUBON (800) 536-5836 TO SOUND OFF: ARE PUBLISHED BY STONEBRIDGE PRESS [email protected] CALL (860) 928-1818, EXT. 150 Bird sightings at CT Audubon in Pomfret and Wyndham PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER MANAGING EDITOR Land Trust properties for the week of May 30: Bobolink, TO PRINT AN OBITUARY: VISIT US ONLINE: FRANK G. CHILINSKI ADAM MINOR E-MAIL www.villagernewspapers.com (800) 367-9898 EXT. 101 (800) 367-9898, EXT. 130 Screech Owl, Hooded Warbler, American Kestrel, Black-billed [email protected] OR [email protected] [email protected] Cuckoo, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Brown Thrasher, Blue-winged send to Villager, P.O. Box 196, TO FAX THE VILLAGER: Warbler, Scarlet Tanager, Prairie Warbler, Orchard Oriole and Woodstock, CT 06281 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ADVERTISING MANAGER DIAL (860) 928-5946 RON TREMBLAY JEAN ASHTON Green Heron. (800) 367-9898, EXT. 102 (800) 367-9898, EXT. 104 [email protected] [email protected] The Putnam Villager (025-154) is published weekly by Villager Newspapers, 283 Rte 169, Woodstock, CT 06281. Periodical postage OPERATIONS DIRECTOR PRODUCTION MANAGER FRONT PAGE QUOTE paid at Woodstock, CT and additional mailing office(s). JIM DINICOLA JULIE CLARKE (508) 764-6102 (800) 367-9898, EXT. 105 This week’s front page quote is attributed to: POSTMASTER: send address changes to the Putnam Villager, [email protected] [email protected] P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550. Mark Twain THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, June 10, 2011 • A3 Fishing derby offers a fun day at the pond

Stephanie and Collin Laconta wait for the fish to start biting at the Valley Leanna Daly caught two Tiger Trout at the Valley Ella and Peyton Ceppetelli fish with their grandfather, Bill, at the Valley Springs Springs Sportman’s Club Kid’s Day Fishing Derby. Springs Sportsman’s Club Kid’s Fishing Derby. Sportman’s Club Kid’s Day Fishing Derby Sunday, June 5.

THOMPSON — The Valley Springs Sportman’s Club Kid’s Day Fishing Derby was held on a sunny Sunday, June 5. Kids and adults and all ages came by to see what kinds of fish they could catch.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS THOMPSON MONDAY, JUNE 13 • Zoning Board of Appeals — 7 p.m. Merrill Seney Community Room • Board of Education — 7 p.m. Middle School Media Center TUESDAY, JUNE 14 • Inland Wetlands Commission — 7 p.m. Town Hall Conference Room • Water Pollution Control Authority — 7 p.m. WPCA Plant WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 • Economic Development Commission — 6 p.m. Merrill Seney Community Room • Renewable Energy Development Committee — 7 p.m. Town Hall Conference Room THURSDAY, JUNE 16 • Library Board of Trustees — 2 p.m. Library Conference Room • Board of Finance — 7:30 p.m. Library/Community Center A4 • Friday, June 10, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER Kirk: Youth group is in the business of blessing

BY JACK MELTZER Kirk recently sat down with the Westfield Church in Danielson. VILLAGER STAFF WRITER Villager to describe what Giv2 is HE ILLAGER Giv2 is a great way for churches For the past 10 years, Debby Kirk, all about, how it got started and T V that have a small youth group to of Woodstock, has been the direc- how the group lends a helping NTERVIEW team up to have a large group tor for the youth ministry pro- hand to those in need. I experience. We invite others to gram Giv2 (pronounced “Give DEBBY KIRK join us.” Squared”), sponsored by both the For those who may not know, First Congregational Church of what is Giv2? tunity to work with Rev. What are some of the activities Woodstock and East Woodstock DaVita McCallister, our the group has participated in? Congregational Church. “Giv2 is a unique program devel- Associate Conference The group is active with retreats, oped by the CT Conference of the Minister for Youth and “We worked together on four local recreational activities, and a vari- United Church of Christ. It Young Adults at the projects this year. Youth assisted ety of service projects throughout encourages local churches to col- Connecticut Conference with fall clean up at the People’s the year. In January 2010, Kirk laborate to provide service and Office of the UCC. After Harvest Garden in Pomfret, baked invited other local churches to fellowship opportunities for the first year of the pilot cookies for the Access Emergency start a chapter of Giv2. youth. There are over 250 UCC program in Hartford we Shelter in Danielson, helped with Originally, Kirk was raised in congregations in the state and worked together to develop Special Olympics Swim meet at Maryland, but has many connec- this is one way we support each a training manual. I could Windham High School, and made tions to the “Quiet Corner.” Her other in ministry and mission.” see a place for this in our beds for campers at the Hole in the great Aunt Esther Welles was a area and I talked with sev- Wall Gang Camp in Ashford.” Red Cross nurse who lived in How did you get involved with eral churches to see if they Putnam and her grandfather, Giv2? would like to participate. How many youth are involved James English, was the pastor of We had our first meeting in the program? the Putnam Congregational “I have long been an advocate for in January of 2010 and Church in the 1920s. service learning. I had the oppor- have held six events since “We had 125 participants from five then.” Jack Meltzer photo churches participate in activities Giv2 Director Debby Kirk. in 2010-2011. Giv2 volunteers con- What draws you to this tributed more than 330 service type of work? that small gestures of kindness hours to the community. These have a ripple effect that work to events also help to strengthen con- “I believe that hands-on service build a strong network of caring. nections between our congrega- opportunities are a powerful way As our eyes are opened to needs of tions. Youth get to spend time to grow our spirits. Scripture tells others we are empowered to be with friends from other churches. us that we are meeting God when more generous.” These bonds enrich us and have we feed the hungry or visit the led to other collaborations. In sick. Our work together is a way Can you describe your role as June we will be taking several to bring healing to the world coordinator for Giv2 youth from our churches to the through simple actions. Northeast? UCC Synod, national meeting, in The name ‘Give Squared’ speaks Tampa, Fla., where we will do to the fact that our gifts are multi- “I work with a wonderful team of service work at urban shelters plied in service. When we serve up adult representatives from each and soup kitchens.” a bowl of stew at the community church. Together we research kitchen and share conversation work sites and plan the event Why do you feel it is important with one of the guests, we come details. Each event includes for youth to be involved in a home with a sense of gratitude. refreshments, time for fellowship, program like Giv2? When we assist at Special service work, and then debriefing Olympics, we are inspired not and reflection. My role is to facili- “We live in a media dominated only by the courage and determi- tate communication and then lead culture that stresses consumption nation of the athletes, but also the activities when we have an event. and violence but the reality is that gentle patience of caregivers. We I also have a monthly conference most people in the world do not offer our time, energy, and with leaders of the other chapters have computers, cell phones or resources to others but we are also to share ideas. We are one of four other resources we take for grant- given many blessings in return.” Giv2 chapters in the state.” ed. Service helps us see the world in a new way and appreciate What is the goal of Giv2? What churches are involved humanity.I hope that we are culti- with the group? vating habits of the heart that will “While our churches also sponsor be exercised for a lifetime. This is many trips to urban areas, the “At present we have five churches one way to practice the spiritual focus of Giv2 is on local service. in our Giv2 Northeast chapter — disciplines of prayer, service, and This emphasis helps us step into East Woodstock Congregational reflection which help all of us our community and support the Church, First Congregational grow to be more compassionate.” non-profits that are working with Church of Canterbury, First the poor, the handicapped, and the Congregational Church of Jack Meltzer may be reached at sick. Through face-to face encoun- Woodstock, Thompson (860) 928-1818, ext. 110, or by e-mail ters with our neighbors we see Congregational Church, and at [email protected].

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awn grasses are sun-lovers ‘The Rocket’ which will form a beau- growing weakly in shade — tiful patch. Large showy spikes of the darker the shade: the less THE yellow flowers to 4 feet or more arise Llikely it is a lawn will estab- and glow in midsummer shade. lish. POTTING Ligularia dentata ‘Othello’ has If you insist on growing lawn in glossy rounded purple and green these areas then you have no choice SHED leaves on stems to 3 feet tall and will but remove and/or limb-up trees to also grow into an impressive ground- allow in enough light. WAYNE cover. ‘Britt Marie Crawford’ has the A dry shady spot might be an oppor- PAQUETTE darkest chocolate purple leaves of all tunity for a hard-scaped outdoor of the Ligularia denata cultivars. room, should that fit your lifestyle Rising above the mounds of gor- needs. Outdoor rooms have been pop- geous foliage are clusters of golden ular design features for several in a rich humus laden soil in full to orange daisy flowers beginning in years. You can do-it-yourself with part shade. August and lasting into September. advice and help from home improve- In the difficult dry shade beneath Attempting to establish lawn where ment stores or hire a professional to beeches and maples a beautiful it will not grow naturally is like try- CONTEST ENTRY FORM June 10, 2011 open your eyes to possibilities. answer could be a moss garden with ing to row a boat over pavement. hardy cyclamen (Cyclamen hederi- Either way you won’t make much Deadline: June 16, 2011 FERNS FORM ELEGANT folium, Cyclamen coum) tucked headway. If you fight Mother Nature STANDS IN PART TO FULL between gnarled surface roots. Moss you will lose the battle. So, contem- SHADE gardens do require maintenance: plate alternatives. What about My guess is:______weeding and removal of autumn groupings of conifers with perhaps Hostas, available in many sizes and leaves will be imperative. colors, planted en masse in drier some deciduous shrubs mixed-in for Establishing a moss garden is not seasonal change? Maybe aggressive- shade will form a weed-proof difficult. The area will have to first groundcover in a few short years. ly rooting Mayapple (Podophyllum Last week’s answer: The entrance to the Thompson be weeded and cleaned of debris. peltatum) that will squelch weeds, Transfer Station, Pasay Road. Worried about deer and voles? Both Choose your moss carefully as creatures ignore elegant ferns. We provide seasonal interest in foliage, species have very specific require- flowers and produce fruit that can be live in one of the most fern-rich ments. Locate ground-growers in Name______regions on Earth. They are a natural turned into jelly? How about a gar- shade. If you choose a moss that den of ornamental grasses that forming elegant stands in part to full grows on a rotting log and try to Address______shade. Christmas Fern (Polystichum might relish partial shade and will establish it on the ground it will not have to be cut down but once each acrostichoides), is virtually ever- adapt. In a blender place pieces of State______Zip______Telephone#______year? There are numerous possibili- Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT green. Early settlers used the fronds moss, plain yogurt, and water in a for decorations at Christmas, hence ties, too many to list here in this for- 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in 1:1:10 part ratio. Liquefy. Dribble or mat. Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to the common name. “Maidenhair paint the liquid upon moist ground. 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FOUND HERE! A6 • Friday, June 10, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER LEARNING TOURTELLOTTE MEMORIAL Marianapolis gives big send off to the Class of 2011 Monday, June 13: Hot dog, roll, oven-baked fries, ketchup, carrot coins, 100 percent fruit punch, milk choice. Tuesday, June 14: Chicken round-ups, ketchup, macaroni and cheese, green beans, mixed fruit, milk choice. Wednesday, June 15: “Taco Salad” nacho chips, seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, spanish rice, niblet corn, 100 percent orange juice, milk choice. Thursday, June 16: French toast sticks, hash brown patty, maple syrup, ketchup, sausage links, applesauce, milk choice. Friday,June 17: Cheesy pizza, fresh garden salad, Italian dressing, cookie, sliced pears, milk choice. Alternate: Yogurt Bag Lunch. THOMPSON MIDDLE Monday, June 13: Hot dog, roll, oven-baked fries, ketchup, carrot coins, 100 percent fruit Salutatorian Peter Boguszewski address- Commencement speaker, and former Clare Hopkins photos punch, milk choice. es his fellow students at the State Rep. Christopher Shays MPS seniors wait to receive their diplomas at Commencement last Sunday, June Tuesday, June 14: Chicken round-ups, Marianapolis Preparatory School addresses the graduates during the 5. Seventy-six seniors and four post-graduates received their diplomas. ketchup, macaroni and cheese, green beans, Commencement Sunday, June 5. Marianapolis Preparatory School mixed fruit, milk choice. Boguszewski plans to attend the Commencement last Sunday, June 5. THOMPSON — Marianapolis Preparatory School said goodbye to Wednesday, June 15: “Taco Salad” nacho University of Rochester in the fall. the Class of 2011 Sunday, June 5 at its commencement ceremony. chips, seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, spanish rice, niblet corn, 100 percent orange juice, milk choice. Thursday, June 16: French toast sticks, hash brown patty, maple syrup, ketchup, sausage links, applesauce, milk choice. Friday,June 17: Cheesy pizza, fresh garden salad, Italian dressing, cookie, sliced pears, milk choice. Alternate: Yogurt Bag Lunch. THOMPSON ELEMENTARY Monday, June 13: Chicken quesedilla, salsa, sour cream, spanish rice, carrot coins, assorted fruits, salads. Tuesday, June 14: Meatball grinder with shredded cheese, fresh garden salad, “Jell-O with topping” assorted fruits, salads. Wednesday, June 15: French toast sticks, hash brown patty,sausage links, warm apple slices, assorted fruits, salads. Valedictorian Katherine Kelly Patrick Shea, of Sutton, Mass., accepts Thursday, June 16: Popcorn chicken with addresses her classmates at the his diploma from Headmistress Marilyn zesty orange sauce, macaroni and cheese, MPS commencement. Ebbitt. green beans, assorted fruits, salads. The senior class officers present the class gift at the Marianapolis Preparatory Friday, June 17: Fish nuggets or meatballs School Commencement. The seniors donated funds for a sound system for the and gravy, mashed potato, niblet corn, din- new black box theatre completed this year at the school. ner roll, assorted fruits, salads. Alternate: Pizza.

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Colin Duethorn, of Pomfret, accepts his diploma from Headmistress Marilyn Senior Class President Gimmoon Kim presents Headmistress Marilyn Ebbitt with Ebbitt at the MPS Commencement. an honorary diploma. Ebbitt is retiring after 10 years with the school. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, June 10, 2011 • A7 School budget must not be cut further, or it will face penalties

s the second 2012 Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) appropriation for education at least cle, “The Board of Education is Budget Referendum under the federal economic stimu- equal to the amount they budgeted funded flat. So with their budget — vote approaches it is ASK THE lus act, the American Recovery for fiscal year 2009. for every $1 we take, the state Aimportant to consider SUPERINTENDENT and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The effect of the current MBR is to penalizes us $2 of grant money (for Connecticut’s Minimum SFSF funds are contributing prohibit towns from reducing edu- the next fiscal year).” Budget Requirement regarding approximately 14 percent of the cation budgets in fiscal year 2010 school funding. MICHAEL W. JOLIN state’s cost of maintaining ECS and fiscal year 2011 below their fis- If you should have further ques- While the law is complicated a grants through fiscal year 2011. cal year 2009 levels. By law, the tions regarding these issues or other summary is provided below penalty for failing to meet the MBR topics please address them to, by e- taken from an official State of THE CURRENT MINIMUM is a reduction in the town’s ECS mail addressed to Mrs. Danielle Connecticut 2010 report. BUDGET REQUIREMENT FOR grant for the subsequent fiscal year Pederson at dpederson@thompson- budgets, the legislature froze Understanding the implications of FY10 AND FY11 equal to twice the amount of the publicschools.org, by mail Education Cost Sharing (ECS) this law is especially important as, shortfall with rare exceptions. In addressed to Dr. Michael W. Jolin, grants to towns at the 2009 level, for example, State education Cost The 2009 Education Implementer effect, a Town reducing its appro- Superintendent of Schools, 785 giving towns no increase in ECS Share (ECS) state funds account for Act eliminated that possibility by priations from one year to the next Riverside Drive, North grants for fiscal year 2010 or fiscal $7,608,489 or 47.4 percent of rev- establishing a new MBR for fiscal year loses $2 for every $1 it cuts Grosvenordale, CT 06255, or year 2011. To help pay for maintain- enue funding Thompson’s 2011-2012 year 2010 and fiscal year 2011. below the MBR. dropped off at the Thompson Public ing the ECS grants, the state used education budget. Under the MBR currently in effect, As Thompson First Selectman Schools Central Office. funds it received from the State In the fiscal year 2010 and 2011 state towns must maintain a budgeted Larry Groh stated in a recent arti- Remembering Mom

om’s passing left us all a Mom was a die-hard Democrat. many of us became quite a sight. But the When our youngest son achieves his Bar little shell-shocked, some THE NEW Dad would joke around, saying that common thread that ran through all the sto- Mitzvah, it will be a poignant day,not only in more than others. she had to hold on because he ries is what a wonderful, giving, caring, com- the milestone of his own personal achieve- M NORMAL heard that Jimmy Carter was passionate, hard-working, no-nonsense ment, but because he is the last of our chil- Like many who lose someone, going to run again in 2012! It woman Mom was. Someone said she never dren to do so. He will be the first of our chil- despite her being 85, we weren’t pre- LAURA cracked us all up. I think every one spoke ill of anyone and in all the days I knew dren to attain Bar Mitzvah without the pres- pared. Of course she wasn’t going to FISHER of us would have done whatever it her, that was true. I never once heard her say ence of two women who meant the world to live forever. But if anyone could be ANDERSEN took to keep Mom on board for a an unkind thing about anyone ever. She wel- us – his great-grandmother and his grand- immortal, it would have been her. No while longer, but she was ready. At comed everyone into her life with open arms, mother. The mere thought of this fact chokes matter how much you think you are that point, it matters not how ready including me. me up just sitting in my kitchen. I can only ready, you’re not. the rest of us were. Dad and I are of different faiths. Dad was imagine what the day itself will be like. I think we were functioning like zombies, On Saturday, June 4, the Living Faith raised as a Methodist, I am Jewish. We chose The outpouring of love and support from walking around with a blank, clueless United Methodist Church was full of family long ago to raise our children Jewish. In friends and acquaintances has been unparal- expression, still in shock that she was actual- and friends in attendance at Mom’s memori- many families, this situation can and some- leled. I am eternally grateful to everyone. A ly gone. Mom, the white-haired, bubbly, al service. There were moments of sadness, times does become a point of contention card we received from our dear friends Erin always happy to see you leader of the family happiness, tears of sorrow, tears of joy, with the in-laws. Not for us. Mom began and Brian perfectly sums things up: was gone. Mom, the woman we would turn to smiles, and quiet moments as each of us attending services with us, believing that if “We were so deeply sorry to hear of Mom’s for advice regarding alternative medicine, paused to reflect on our memories. Everyone this was the faith her grandchildren were passing. Whenever I’ve heard any of you herbs, organic foods, homeopathy, and damn had the opportunity to speak if they so being raised in, if they were going to attain speak of her it was always with such warmth near anything. She knew a whole lot about a desired. Our oldest son had come home from Bar and Bat Mitzvah, she wanted to know as – on several occasions I remember thinking whole lot of things and it seemed she knew at the city,both for the memorial and for his sis- much about it as she could and she wanted to how lucky you all are to have a least a little bit of everything else and could ter’s dance recital on Sunday,the dance event participate as frequently as she could. As matriarch/mother/mother-in-law/grand- speak to it. And if she didn’t, she learned without Mom. Initially, he wanted to say oftentimes happens in life, the connection mother who is so very beloved by everyone. I about it so that she could. She gladly and something, but once at the church, he felt he with our spirituality ebbs and flows and we know your lives are so much richer for hav- willingly shared that knowledge with any- would not be able to do so and keep himself find ourselves letting things fall by the way- ing had her alongside you. Even I, who only one who would listen. composed. That would have been fine – many side. It had been quite some time since we met her a few times, find myself inspired to She asked Dad if we’d gotten Kadafi yet. others had not been able to keep themselves had attended services and Mom asked when be the sort of person who is loved and Her mind was as sharp as a tack regarding composed either. we would be going again, because she want- respected by so many people, for really,at the current events, but she’d tell you the same A few folks stood to share their memories ed to return. When she took ill, Mom wanted end of the proverbial day, that is what mat- story several times! I’d rather have it be that of Mom. Some were very funny and we found to see the lay-Rabbi of our congregation, so I ters most of all. way,than to have had her suffer from demen- ourselves thinking, “That is SO Mom!” called him. He visited with her following her I hope that your happy memories bring tia of any kind or degree. Other stories flew the floodgates open and surgery and though it was very hard to you peace during this sad time. The Jewish understand what she was saying at the time, saying is truly perfect in this case — may her he knew she had a story to tell. He rejoined memory be for a blessing.” the family the Sunday evening we spent pac- We are truly blessed. ing the floors of the emergency room, pro- viding much needed support, merely by his Laura Fisher Andersen is a resident of Make the right moves with inherited stocks presence. I don’t know if Mom ever did tell Putnam. She writes a bi-weekly column for her story to him. But I do know that she the Villager Newspapers. hen you inherit a Individual Retirement loved and respected him as our congregation sizable amount of Account (IRA), you’ll proba- did her. stocks, your over- FINANCIAL bly have to pay taxes on with- Wall financial pic- drawals at your income tax ture can change significant- FOCUS rate. However, you may be ly. But to make the most of able to spread withdrawals your inheritance, you need over your lifetime, which to decide what to do with JEFF BURDICK could result in more tax- your new stocks. Should you deferred growth and a keep them or sell them? greater income stream. And Before you can answer this if you inherit a Roth IRA, question, you need to review share on the day he dies, you won’t have to pay several factors, including the your “cost basis” would be income taxes on any with- following: $75 a share. If you sell the drawals, provided the Roth Diversification — You’ll stock right away,you’ll likely IRA account has been open need to determine if an owe little or no income taxes. for at least five years. inherited stock adds to your If the price of the inherited If you need help in deter- overall portfolio diversifica- stock goes up before you sell mining what to do with tion. Do you already have it, you’ll pay capital gains inherited stocks, consult other, similar stocks in your tax on the difference with your financial advisor portfolio? If so, you might between $75 and the sale and tax professional. After want to sell the stock and use price, at a maximum rate of all, you are acquiring an the money for a new invest- 15% (at least for 2011 and important asset — and you ment opportunity. 2012), no matter how long want to make this asset work Conversely, if you don’t own you’ve held the stock. This is for you. anything similar to the advantageous for you; typi- inherited stock, and it can cally,if you sell an appreciat- Jeff Burdick the local help your diversify, it may ed stock that you’ve held less Edward Jones Financial well be worth keeping. While than a year, you’d have to pay Advisor may be contacted at diversification, by itself, can- capital gains taxes at your his Sturbridge Office at 508- not guarantee a profit or pro- normal income tax rate. 347-1420 or via e-mail jeff.bur- tect against loss, it can help If you inherit stocks as [email protected] reduce the effects of market part of a traditional volatility. Fundamentals — It’s a good idea to closely scrutinize any stocks you inherited. Do they represent companies with strong management teams, good track records and competi- tive products or serv- ices? Or, as is some- times the case, did your benefactor sim- ply keep these stocks because he or she had some type of attach- ment to them? You’ll want to own quality stocks for the right reasons. • Risk tolerance — An inherited stock may be either too aggressive or too con- servative for your preferences. If the stock doesn’t fit with- in your risk tolerance, sell it and buy an investment that does. Taxes — When you inherit stocks, they are generally valued at their market value on the day your bene- factor died, not the date of the original purchase. For exam- ple, if you inherit stock that your father bought for $20 a share, and it’s worth $75 a A8 • Friday, June 10, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER

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TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 FAX: (860) 928-5946 OPINIONOpinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner SUBMITTING WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM FRANK G. CHILINSKI LETTERS PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Extra! Extra! Read All ADAM MINOR About It! We think you’re impor- EDITOR tant enough to tell all our readers to turn to the Lynch: Support latest budget proposal Opinion pages and read your Letters to the Editor. EDITORIAL To the Editor: responsibility to our community. Our children still Mail your letters to I am writing to remind the voters of Thompson need to be educated properly, and our town still Villager Newspapers P.O. that there will be a budget referendum on Thursday, needs to be maintained. Thompson has a history of Box 196, Woodstock, CT June 16, form 12 to 8 p.m. frugality, but has still managed to maintain its 06281. Or e-mail your letters Both the town and Board of Education budgets vision to move our community forward. It is our to the editor at aminor@vil- will be coming before the citizens of Thompson for responsibility to make sure that Thompson’s proud lagernewspapers.com. Picking up a second vote. legacy continues. Therefore, it is vital that this pro- Please give your name, Although we are all facing difficult economic posed budget be passed in the upcoming referen- place of residence and a times, it is critical that this budget be approved. dum. phone number so we can This budget has a zero-mill increase for both the Again, I urge all registered voters to cast their verify the letter is yours. We town and the school. There will be no tax increase vote on Thursday, June 16. Please vote “YES” and don’t have a set limit, but if the pieces with this newly proposed budget. The Board of support the proposed budget at the upcoming refer- you keep it around 600 Finance has worked diligently to weigh the needs of endum. words or so, you’ll have a all the parties involved — the town, the school, and better chance at seeing the taxpayers of Thompson. DONNA R. LYNCH your words in print. y eyes widened with disbelief We are all making some sort of sacrifice in this CHAIRMAN,THOMPSON BOARD OF EDUCATION To write a bit longer as I looked at my computer time of uncertainty. However, we cannot forget our about a particular issue, screen. maybe a guest Your Turn column is your cup of tea. If M you do that, try to keep it Photo after photo of dam- Supporters are ‘true American patriots’ between 700 and 800 words. age taken by our Remember, libelous Massachusetts reporters — To the Editor: office. Thanks to those who brought us lunch later remarks, insults and/or houses, businesses, roads, June 2 was a beautiful summer day. in the day. personal attacks are a no-no woodlands — blasted apart I would like to publicly thank each and every cit- Our effort has also been a “good showing in the and could lead to your letter like a bomb had gone off. It izen of Pomfret who stopped by our table and right direction” and hopefully it will come to reali- not being published. signed the petition for our full voting rights. We ty.Thank you all, again. was like a disaster movie So, what are you waiting laughed, met a lot of wonderful people, and heard for? Start writing! brought to life. some very interesting comments. FORD FAY June kicked off with an Those who signed the petition are true American POMFRET unfortunate bang on patriots who believe in the democratic process and HE INOR T M Wednesday, June 1, for our our right to vote for all members to any municipal SOUND DETAILS neighbors to the north, as severe storms ripped A ‘grave’ dishonor to a disabled veteran OFF! ADAM MINOR through Western and Central Massachusetts, and We know you’ve got an To the Editor: from his grave! You know who you are; your opinion, so what are you wait- showed us just how destruc- Our father is buried in the West Thompson ceme- deceased loved ones know who you are; and our ing for? Sound Off ! tive Mother Nature can be. tery. father knows who you are! It’s a fast and easy way to He was a wonderful man — kind, loving, gener- If you were unable to provide fresh flowers for On top of the untold amounts of damage to let everyone know what’s on ous and proud to be an American. He loved his fam- your deceased loved ones grave, you should have property caused by the storm, the news got your mind. What’s more is if ily, his country and his flowers. He always took told us. We would have gladly shared what we had. even bleaker last Wednesday night as we you’re worried about putting great pride in the way his home and property Next year, check with your church or your local you’re name out there, don’t learned of a confirmed death in Brimfield, looked. To honor him and continue that tradition, veterans’ organization, I’m sure someone there will be! With Sound Off ! you don’t Mass., reportedly at Village Green we have planted fresh flowers on his grave for the be more than willing to help you out. have to leave a name. Campground, as a result of the storm. past 21 years. You may have even watched us as we How disrespectful of you to a disabled American Just call our Sound Off ! worked. veteran. Shame on you. Obviously, we can’t sit here and say that line at (860) 928-1818, ext. 150, Our father was wounded in battle, fighting for “only” one death can be counted as lucky wait for the prompt and, “you,” and “your” rights, and “your” freedom. after such a big storm. Every life matters, THE FAMILY OF ROBERT E. LANGEVIN presto, that’s it — time to talk. That, however, does not give “you” the right to steal and one death is too many. This report of a We only ask that you speak loss of life really does put all the property clearly enough so we can damage in perspective. accurately transcribe your message. You’ll want to keep Stuff can be replaced. Lives cannot. Lean is better your remarks relatively brief It’s these moments that communities prove so we have enough space in To the Editor: ernment. their resiliency and strength. The days ahead the newspaper to include it One of the laws of nature that has stood the test Every time you turn around the government all. will be filled with sweat and tears for our of time is that lean is better. expands, with no visible sign of improvement, If you want, you can e-mail Massachusetts brothers and sisters, as neigh- Two examples are that people live longer and while education comes up with more programs for your Sound Off ! engines run better when they are set to run lean. It solving education problems that generally don’t bors help neighbors dig themselves out of tosjarvis@villagernewspa- is a well known fact that that if you give an engine work. You just have to look at the results. Yet they the rubble and fallen trees and debris. Road pers.com. Just remember to too much gas it will flood and if it does start will not continue with bigger government and education workers will see long hours as they try to label it as a Sound Off. run properly. Set the engine to run lean it will run that cost more and more money. Please remember the same restore paths so people can get to work. better with less gas. Getting lean and teaching common sense is not policies apply as with Letters Utility workers will be hard at work restor- The same with people, staying lean generally easy. Yet the other course, according to history, is to the Editor — stick with the ing power to those who have been left in the leads to a longer healthier life. Businesses that want sure to lead to failure. The choice is ours. issues, not personalities. to make a profit and stay in business have to be lean. dark. Get in the game and let To most people this is common sense. My eyes are still wide with disbelief as I HAROLD REEVES your voice be heard. Sound This makes you wonder why this lean common write this, now late Wednesday night, June 1, DANIELSON Off ! today. sense approach is not applied to education and gov- in my Southbridge Mass. office, and into the wee hours of Thursday morning. The con- cept of a “tornado” is foreign to us New Englanders — reports of cyclones are usual- ly reserved for the “Tornado Alley” portion of the country,from the Midwest to the south — so to see one so close to home, on the TV Medicare as we know is at risk screen in Springfield, and in the distance in Sturbridge as I peered out of the front door at y father, Bob Courtney, This formula would result in a voucher system, the proposal will repeal all 25 Elm in wonder, it certainly made the situ- was a lifelong massive cost shift to patients and of the positive changes for Medicare in the ation all the more real. Republican. families. Indeed, within hours of health care reform law. This year, benefici- He paid his bills on the plan’s release, the non-partisan ary co-payments for preventative care serv- So across the border, as our neighbors deal M time and took pride in his self- Congressional Budget Office calcu- ices, like mammograms, colonoscopies, or with the aftermath of this disaster, we hope reliance. But when he fell ill from a lated that out-of-pocket costs for sen- diabetes screenings were eliminated as a you find a way you can help. A lot of people congestive heart condition at age iors would double in year one by result of the Affordable Care Act. Seniors are struggling in a lot of different ways. By 82, he required frequent hospital $6,000 under the radically restruc- who reached the Part D donut hole have banding together, we can help by offering care. I served as his power of attor- tured benefit. If anything, that esti- received checks to help pay for medication anything we have to give. Have any extra ney during those years, and as we mate of average costs for all seniors costs, and assistance will continue until clothes, food, supplies, tools, or even money? went together through his tall GUEST healthy and ill, understates the the hole is completely eliminated in 2020. Now is the time to love, now is the time to stack of hospital bills, he turned to COLUMN impact on patients with chronic These very reforms that support smarter, give, and now is the time to lend that helping me and said simply,“Thank God for high-cost illnesses like the one my more efficient care through early diagnosis hand. Medicare.” father suffered from for two long of disease and through better management When President Johnson signed JOE COURTNEY years. of chronic conditions will also be eliminat- Medicare into law in 1965, only 50 To put those increased out-of- ed under the Ryan-Republican proposal. Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909-4130, percent of America’s seniors could afford pocket costs into perspective, men and Despite claims by the plan’s proponents or by e-mail at [email protected]. to buy health insurance. It was not acciden- women between the ages of 44 and 54 would that no one over age 55 would be affected, tal or malicious; the high cost of covering need to save hundreds of thousands of dol- as you can see, assistance with prescrip- America’s over-65 population made seniors lars more before retiring in order to offset tion drug costs and preventive care would basically uninsurable. That all changed just the cost of health coverage over their both immediately be on the chopping block What’s On with one stroke of a Presidential pen when lifetimes. According to the House if the plan were to be signed into law. Medicare was established as a guaranteed Committee on Energy and Commerce, indi- Unfortunately, House Republicans Email benefit, providing a basic level of care for viduals in that age bracket — 132,000 peo- passed the Ryan Medicare plan on a Your Mind? seniors regardless of income or illness. ple in eastern Connecticut alone — would straight party-line vote, despite the other Subsequent generations have protected need to earn an additional $182,000 to more responsible, effective deficit-reduc- Us! We’d Like to Medicare’s promise during good times and $287,000 just to keep up. tion alternatives on the table. bad, during war and recession. Under the guise of reform and fiscal I support a proposal introduced by Rep. This generation is no different, but today responsibility, House Budget Committee Chris Van Hollen, the ranking member of Know. Medicare is facing its biggest threat since Chairman Paul Ryan’s plan would remove the House Budget Committee, which puts 1965. In their budget plan for fiscal year all semblances of security and make it sig- our country on a responsible economic 2012, Republican leadership in the House of nificantly more difficult for seniors to keep path. That plan, which I voted for, guaran- Representatives put forth a proposal that up with escalating health care costs. tees health care coverage for seniors and Email us your would end Medicare as we know it. Rather Instead of delivering real savings in the disabled citizens. The plan I support pre- than a guaranteed benefit — underwritten Medicare program, the proposal merely serves and protects Medicare, ensuring thoughts to: by the government and able to expand or would shift costs to seniors in the form of that future generations benefit from the contract based on a patient’s unique needs higher premiums and higher out-of-pocket program that improved the lives of count- aminor@ — the plan introduced by Rep. Paul Ryan costs. The plan includes no reform of care less seniors. It will ensure that all (R-WI) would pay a flat voucher of $8,000 to delivery, none of the coordination of care Americans can live their retirement years villagernewspapers seniors, leaving the rest of a patient’s risk with electronic records, and no provider in dignity, ready to repeat the words of a .com in the hands of private insurers and health collaboration. staunch Republican like Bob Courtney Sr.: providers. In addition to converting Medicare into a “Thank God for Medicare.” THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, June 10, 2011 • A9 Storms leave swath of destruction north of the border

Adam T. Silva photos SOUTHBRIDGE — A semi-damaged plane at the airport Wednesday.

Adam T. Silva photos SOUTHBRIDGE — Power lines on Pleasant Street look ready to break Wednesday night.

David Dore photos STURBRIDGE — Utility poles and trees ended up leaning against each other along Route 131 after Wednesday after- noon’s strong storm.

Gus Steeves photos At left, SOUTHBRIDGE — Several homes had their siding stripped right down to the insu- lation and/or wood panels.

Adam T. Silva, Gus Steeves and David Dore photos Above, STURBRIDGE — Trees and utility poles were strewn across Route 131 and Willard Road after Wednesday afternoon’s storm. At right, SOUTHBRIDGE — Twisted, fractured trees like this are a mute testament to the violence of the storm. Below right, STURBRIDGE — Pieces of wood and insulation ended up along the side of Main Street (Route 131). Below left, SOUTHBRIDGE — A destroyed shed lies amid a tangle of branches. At left, SOUTHBRIDGE — People check in with each other and take a look at the destruction. A10 • Friday, June 10, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER Bullying taking on different forms as tech evolves ant. ‘Dare to Move’ on Oct. 12. This was a good foundation for social skill, in involved. BULLY “We have to be able to embrace dif- multi-media production focusing on particular empathy training, prob- “We often have parents contact us continued from page A1 ferences because no one is the same,” positive decisions, respect, tolerance, lem-solving and relationship build- because they don’t know what to do he said. acceptance and Anti-Bullying,” he ing, and anger management.” and we’ve involved the police on sev- bal bullying, bullying that involves Thompson Middle School has been said. However it is often hard to know eral occasions,” she said. race, religion or sexuality, social bul- running programs to promote such TMS also offers a “Violence Hot how much bullying goes on at the Other schools have similar policies lying and cyber bullying. ideas. Principal Ron Springer said Line,” on the website as well as par- school because not all bullying is in regarding Internet bullying, finding Bogdanski told the students that the school has run multiple pro- ent video kits entitled “Stop Bullying plain sight. it often carries over to the students’ the end of bullying would be seen grams throughout Now. The PTO sponsors Red Ribbon “It would really be hard to say life at school. when people learn to be more toler- “We hosted a Camel Production, Week in the fall that teaches students what the prevalence is because I At Brooklyn Middle School tolerance, respect, and acceptance. believe after working with the stu- Superintendent Louise Berry said The school also has a behavior dents here that a lot of the bullying there were two incidents of bullying coach who monitors selected stu- that takes place can be quite conspic- this year in grade five and six. Their dents who have been reported for uous,” said Coleman. policy states that bullying outside ‘No parent should name-calling, harassment, or other “The most prevalent kind of bully- school grounds “may be addressed if types of bullying. ing that we see or hear of usually it has a direct or negative impact on a Springer said they investigate all stems from some kind of cyber bully- student’s academic performance.” claims or reports of name-calling, ing. Whether it is from Facebook or Bogdanski addressed the issue of ever bury their child’ harassment, and teasing, and log another social networking site, or e- cyber-bullying during his presenta- them in a bullying binder. mail, text messages, blogs.” tion saying, “If you are a cyber bully “We have had many reports of bul- Coleman said the issue is a sticky I’m going to call you a coward,” and these things and something went lying, but, only a handful of legiti- area because the students are not “It can cause tremendous stress.” WALK wrong, can you imagine not see- continued from page mate bullying and we handle that allowed access to these sites at school Consequences at most schools for A1 ing your kids grow up and have through mediation and our hand- and are not allowed to use their cell bullying usually include detentions, their own families. I hope that I book policies,” he said. phones. suspensions, loss of privileges or thing we do every time we see will always be here for my son Woodstock Middle School “We often need to determine where sometimes peer mediation. each other, but she told me that Randy and that I will watch him Psychologist Beth Coleman said the the school’s obligation begins or However it seems a lot of preven- she would not miss this for the grow older and when he is much school also runs programs through- ends,” she said. “I recently have done tion is in the hands of the students. world. Marie started chemo and older be able to share the joys of out the year to prevent bullying and whole-class instruction on anti-bully- “Eighty percent of the time you the doctors were able to take care his life, watch him graduate from empower students. ing which I focused heavily on the stand up for someone being bullied of it. So 13 years later here we high school, college, get married “Over the years, we have used a lot cyber aspect because I think kids the bullying will stop in ten seconds are.” and have his own children.” of grant money and other funding to don’t realize how pervasive technolo- or less,” said Bogdanski during his Fifield said the fundraising Each team member needs to have programs come in to address gy is.” presentation. “You have to have efforts started in January. The raise $2300, which Fifield said bullying,” she said. “We have charac- Coleman said that she often finds if courage. Real courage is having a lit- women have made lollipops and isn’t too difficult when you get ter building activities, I have imple- someone is being bullied via technol- tle fear but taking action anyway.You sold over 2000 of them. On creative. The walk itself is 60 mented the Second Step program, ogy it branches out into other areas can be a hero by saying something, Mother’s Day they sold carna- miles over the course of three which is marketed as an anti-vio- of their life, disrupting school and heroes do what other people won’t.” tions at the Town Hall. days this coming July. lence curriculum but really it is a ultimately getting administrator’s “During the last 5 and a half “In Boston we will be walking a months we have met a lot of peo- total of 60 miles. That is nothing ple and learned a lot of breast in comparison to what someone cancer stories,” said Fifield. has to go through that is battling “Marie, Michelle and myself will breast cancer. During this walk I Selectmen oppose post office closing always encourage whoever tells will also have a 40-foot pink rib- us of a diagnosis and we keep bon. I will be wearing it during them in our thoughts and prayers. this walk and on the ribbon are Last October Thompson residents their review of post offices in It is amazing to see how many PROJECTS names of people who have been continued from page A1 voted at a town meeting to authorize Connecticut that are under review to people have been affected by affected by Breast Cancer,” said the Board of Selectman to accept a possibly be closed. Over 100 residents breast cancer.” Fifield. building on Thatcher road near the $200,000 STEAP grant to go towards went to the meeting to support their Fifield said that she encourages On June 19 the team will host the completion of the shell, bringing post office. all women to perform self-exams, schools. an all you can eat breakfast at the “All the contracted work that went the total funds received to $519,000. The representatives said the have annual mammograms, and Knights of Columbus in North The building will be home to the Quinebaug offices and others being to pay attention to their bodies. out has been done up to this point,” Grosvenordale. The price is $7 per said Groh. “So far the shell is up, the Thompson Ecumenical looked at were under review because “It could save your life,” she person and it will run from 7 a.m. Empowerment Group (TEEG), which of their lack of a permanent post- said. “Just think if you didn’t do roof is on, the windows and doors are until 11 a.m. in, the site work around it, the foun- is currently located at 65 Main St., in master. They said they would be look- dation, the siding is done.” Thompson. This new facility will be ing at returned surveys from resi- The construction of the new build- 6,000 square dents about usage as part of their PONTOON BOAT SPECIALIST ing was approved under the condi- feet as compared to 3,000 square continued study. tion it would be done only with feet at the Main Street building. Groh said the letter will explain COLUMBIA, CT grants and donations, and is being Groh said the next step, painting, reasons why and how the Quinebaug completed in phases as the money would be done by volunteers post office should remain open. SOUTH BAY Luxury Pontoons becomes available. The selectman voted at Tuesday’s “They’re bent on closing the post GILLGETTER/QWEST Compact Pontoons Finding the appropriate funding meeting to send a letter to office because of economics and they took time because of the unique way Congressman Joe Courtney, Richard feel it doesn’t serve enough people ELECTRIC POWERED Pontoons the facility is being paid for. The Blumenthal, Joe Lieberman, and the there,” said selectman Ken ALUMACRAFT Fishing Boats existing funding in place was United States Postal Service that Beausoleil “We did support it at that obtained through STEAP funds, argues against the closing of the post informational meeting, we would like Honda Marine Engines Town In-Kind Services, USDA funds, office in Quinebaug. to see it kept open. Based on the volunteerism and EECBG Funding. U.S. Postal Service Representatives turnout at the informational meeting visited Quinebaug in April as part of the community wants it.”

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THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, June 10, 2011 • A11 Storms shut down roads, damage homes TORNADO continued from page A1 gas leaks and underground propane tanks, according to Acting Emergency Management Director Roland LaRochelle. In town, however, he did not know of any deaths or major injuries. The first calls coming across the police scanner as the storm cell rolled through involved an over- turned car up near the airport and a tree on a house on Charlton Street. Reportedly, the first of those took a slightly humorous turn despite the danger, as Officer Richard Reddick, his cruiser blocked by downed trees, had to borrow a child’s small bicycle and pedal his way to the scene. Initial reports from outlying towns, however, painted a grim- Adam T. Silva SOUTHBRIDGE — 535 Pleasant St., one of the worst hit houses on the street. The mer picture, with damage serious SOUTHBRIDGE — Cars with severe damage at the Southbridge Airport Wednesday family’s Ford Mustang was destroyed by the storm. enough to warrant having the Red night. Cross open a regional emergency shelter at Tantasqua Regional and no museum buildings or talking to her and I told her things etables, chickens, turkeys and rab- southern states. Scientists warn High School in Sturbridge, and at exhibits were damaged. They said were OK. Then it hit. … I don’t bits. The animals reacted to the such events are quite likely to least one death in Brimfield con- the facility would be closed know what the kids are going to disaster with total aplomb, run- become more common, severe and firmed by the Mass. Emergency Thursday, June 2 because of do. They can’t live here. I hope her ning around the tree branches unpredictable as the world’s cli- Management Agency — Virginia power outages in town that insurance is all paid up.” sprawling across the Blashs’ back- mate warms over the next centu- Darlow, 52, was killed when her delayed the cleanup of downed In fact, the Bryants’ house had yard pecking for grubs happily. ry. RV was overturned at the Village trees and debris both at and several branches jutting into vari- Andrea, meanwhile, was both try- In this week’s case, the gover- Green Family Campground (228 around OSV. It was scheduled to ous rooms. But other structures in ing to keep the children all near nor formally declared a state of Sturbridge Road), which was com- reopen Friday, June 3. the neighborhood looked to be in while attempting to reach the emergency and mobilized 1,000 pletely destroyed. A Sturbridge Service Center far worse shape, with significant insurance company, tears in her National Guardsmen to aid local Sturbridge Police Chief worker said he heard a “real loud parts of their roofs missing, win- eyes. police, fire and other emergency Thomas Ford III said the hardest noise, and then stuff started fly- dows blown out, very big trees LaRochelle said the majority of crews. Nineteen communities hit areas of his community were ing everywhere. You could hear it atop them, and various household people who visited the temporary were most seriously hit by several Fiske Hill Road, Hall Road, coming behind the swamp. It items strewn across the street. shelter opened at the Southbridge lines of tornadoes — one ran Willard Road and Main Street sounded like a freight train com- One place — fortunately, it looked Community Center Wednesday more-or-less right down Route 20, (Route 131). The Days Inn off ing through, and leaves started to have been a shed, not a house — night would have some relative to another largely along the Route 9 Haynes Street was heavily dam- swirling.” was crushed, but even the sur- spend the night with, but he went corridor, and a third materialized aged, he said, as were Sturbridge For Dan and Jan Bryant of rounding forest on either side of to arrange for either hotel rooms in the Route 2 area. About an hour Auto Body and Sturbridge Service Hampton, N.H., who were house- the street was simply destroyed. or space at Tantasqua for the rest. after the tornado raged through Center on Route 131. The auto sitting for their daughter on Yet James Blash observed, For that day, at least, re-entering Southbridge, police warned peo- body center lost part of the west- Charlton Street, events gave them laconically, “It could have been properties in the damaged zone ple to take shelter for a second ern side of its building, while the a very close call. When the torna- worse.” would pose a “terrible risk. The one, reported to have winds of 140 roof came off part of Sturbridge do approached, Jan Bryant was When the storm hit, Blash had front of a building might look rea- mph, that was about 15 minutes Service Center. actually on the phone with her been pulling his motorcycle into a sonably well, but the back is about away. But that twister either went WHDH-TV in Boston reported daughter, sitting in a living room safe place. to fall down.” elsewhere or dissipated before an overhead traffic sign on chair. They took shelter in the “I was trying to open the door to “It’s unusual for us because we arrival. Interstate 84 was felled, just miss- basement, and once the twister let him into the basement,” said don’t see [tornadoes],” he ing a passing vehicle. had passed, they found a large his sister, Andrea Blash. “… We observed. “Give us a snowstorm Staff Writers David Dore and Ford and Town Administrator branch had torn through the roof had been watching the Weather and we’ll show the rest of the Adam T. Silva contributed to this Shaun Suhoski toured the Main right above her chair. Channel. I lived in Florida during country how to deal with it. I see report. Street area around 6:30 p.m. “I would have been hit by that the hurricanes of 2004 and I told what the people in Tornado Alley Wednesday. At the scene, Ford tree if I hadn’t moved,” she said. the girls it’s so unlikely it’ll touch have been dealing with, and this is Gus Steeves can be reached at said there was “quite a swath of “… Every room is a disaster.” down in downtown Southbridge. nothing compared to that. I’m in 508-909-4135 or by e-mail at damage down through here Dan Bryant agreed. Then it did.” awe of that.” [email protected]. behind the Publick House, where “That came so fast, I couldn’t Her family has been trying to He was referring to the recent something touched down here.” It believe it,” he said. “We had been turn their seven acres into a farm, catastrophic destruction in was about half a mile with some veg- Joplin, Mo., and places in the wide and “at least a mile long,” he said. Fallen tree limbs ERNEST JOLY and utility poles closed Willard Road and Main Street from & SONS, INC Farquhar Road to Hall Road Wednesday Manufactured Top Soil • Compost • Processed Gravel • Fill • Silt night. A couple of Washed Concrete & Mason Sand • Crushed Stone vehicles were crushed underneath Mulch Products trees and wires. 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No visitors, staff or animals were hurt, A12 • Friday, June 10, 2011 THOMPSON VILLAGER SPORTS Szegedy wins at Thompson’s Thursday Night Thunder

THOMPSON — Todd Szegedy the race restarted at lap nine, but it took the lead in the Tour Type was all Szegedy in turn two as he Modifieds at Thompson drove by for the lead. Eric Goodale International Speedway Thursday went around in turn two and collect- night (June 2) for the second and ed Lou Mechalides bringing out the final time at lap 25. The Bethel, second caution of the night. Conn. native pulled away from Ted Szegedy proved it was no fluke as Christopher in the final laps and put he flew to the front when the race an exclamation point on a battle that resumed. Christopher closed the dis- lasted almost the entire race dis- tance on Szegedy by lap 11 as Mike tance. Stefanik and Preece got in on the Christopher established his domi- action. Christopher began to chal- nance out front in the early laps of lenge for the lead at lap 14 and final- the 40-lap feature. Ryan Preece kept ly found his hole in turn two at lap the pressure on, however, as he 15 and settled into the lead by turn looked high and low for a way four. around the No. 36. Despite Preece’s Christopher’s work was not done challenges, Christopher was able to as Szegedy continued his challenges Dale and Scott Nickel photos keep his place on the point. Szegedy with a patient Stefanik close behind. Above, Ted Christopher and Todd Szegedy race side by side for the win in the 40-lap became a factor at lap five as he Szegedy reclaimed the point when open comp modified race. At right, Todd Szegedy won the 40-lap open competition moved in on a tight nose-to-tail run he used the bottom groove to drive modified race. that was interrupted by caution at by Christopher in turn four of lap Christopher for the second spot, but 2. Ted Christopher, Plainville, lap nine. The cleanup for the acci- 25. Szegedy pulled away to a 10-car 7. Russell Perry, Ashaway, R.I. it was Christopher who took the Conn. dent, which involved Shelly Perry length advantage while the battle for 8. Renee Dupuis, Hebron, Conn. runner-up position at the checkers. 3. Ryan Preece, Berlin, Conn. and Renee Dupuis, brought out the second place heated up. With two 9. Richard Savary, Canton, Mass. Tour-Type Modified Feature 4. Mike Stefanik, Coventry, R.I. red flag. laps remaining, Preece used the out- 10. David Bitondo, Ashby, Mass. Christopher shot by Preece when side groove on turn two to pass Finish: 5. Steven Reed, Jackson, N.J. 1. Todd Szegedy, Bethel, Conn. 6. Rick Gentes, Woonsocket, R.I. KILLINGLY WINS RICHARD L. WALKER Charter Oak Credit SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Union/Killingly Rec Modified Softball

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Last week action continued Fowler and Tony Manley.Rocicot with a total of four games. When scored four times and collected the dust settled Universal six RBIs, Fowler added for RBI. Fiberoptics/Kings Trucking Inc. Groundscapes scored their only remained on top with a 4-0 run in the bottom of the first record in the Charter Oak Credit inning, Gary Topping scoring on Courtesy photo Union/Killingly Rec. Modified a sacrifice fly by Chris LaBelle. The Killingly High School girls’ basketball team poses after being awarded the Richard L. Walker Sportsmanship Award. The Softball League. On their heals The team’s three hits were by team consists of (standing, from left) assistant coach Sandra Rukstela, Megan Robinson, Devin Hill, Hannah Guari, Tess Hebert, was Foxy’s Gang at 4-1 and play- Topping, Ryan Romyns and Matt Alicia Giambattista, Renee Lawlor, Kristin Auger, Ijah Culbert, Emily Noiseux, Emma Miller, Kara Johnson, Board #8 President ing well. Mullins. Charlie Lee, (kneeling, from left) Janna Mullaly, Amber Vanner, and Taylor Sarty. Jodi Petrozak coached the team. Action started Monday with Jasmin had little trouble put- Universal/Kings Trucking ting away Pages. In the top of The Killingly High School girls’ basketball team was awarded the 2011 Richard L. Walker Sportsmanship Award defeating Pages Tree Service 14- first frame Pages scored twice on June 2, 2011. Charlie Lee, Board #8 President, made the presentation to the basketball team at the Killingly 2. In the second contest Pizza 101 with Webster and Shippee cross- High School underclassmen awards ceremony. pounded Groundscapes 26-1. On ing the plate. That lead was short Wednesday Jasmin outscored lived when Jasmin answered Pages Tree 18-3, and finally back with seven runs. Will Foxy’s Gang topped Pizza 101, 11- Preston scored the winning run 5. on a double by Jeff Jasmin. Clippers bring back pride to baseball program Universal/Kings Trucking set- Andy Gosselin went 3 for 3 with BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP “They kept coming and coming and realized that Anderson has a special tled the issue early when they three runs scored and three SPORTS CORRESPONDENT by week three we had 15 kids come out talent, as he batted over .300 and was scored eight runs in the third RBIs. Adam Regener has three PUTNAM — When Jonathan for the team,” said Lamiotte. “Every the team leader in just about every inning. Aaron May had a two hits with 2 RBIs and Jarrod Lamiotte took over as the baseball single day these kids came in motivat- offensive category. Anderson also run single as Nick Cote scored Larking chipped in with two hits coach at Putnam High School after ed and ready to practice and ready to picked up the second win from the the winning run. May led his and three RBIs. Shippee and Brad Hall resigned early in the sea- learn.” mound, throwing 128 pitches in a 6-1 team with three hits and four Kevin Fontaine led Pages with son, Lamiotte knew he had to make a Even though the overall record was win over Parish Hill at Dodd Stadium. RBIs. Cote, Treavor May and two hits each and each scored a change. Coaching a program that in only 2-18 this past season, Lamiotte The biggest surprise of the season Nick Orr added two hits each, run. the past two years hadn’t won a game, didn’t measure success in wins and was freshman Connor McNaulty. and Leonce had three RBIs. Foxy’s scored 10 times in the the biggest goal wasn’t to come in as losses. Hitting over .300, McNaulty was also a Pages was limited to five hits, first and third innings on the the head coach and make major “We got two wins against teams that vocal leader and his work before, dur- Nick Webster, Ray Nutter, Steve way to an easy win, however adjustments, but to bring some pride had programs with juniors and sen- ing, and after practice set himself Shippee, Mark Codding and Nick Pizza 101 answered back with back to a once successful program. iors and we fought every single game apart from the other newcomers on Cioffi, one apiece. Codding and five runs in the fifth and sixth The biggest challenge to Lamiotte and I was just so proud of all these the team. Brian Proppe scored the two frame to make the game interest- was how he was going to instill that kids,” said Lamiotte. “It was a huge “He is an excellent, excellent player runs. Cioffi and Shippee had ing. Jeff Fortin scored the win- sense of pride. Add into the equation step forward.” and he is going to have a very, very doubles. ning run on a double by his son that only one senior and one junior The two wins did give the Clippers huge baseball career at Putnam In the next game Pizza 101 Josh Fortin. John Dubeau and were on the roster – plus having seven some much needed confidence even because of the amount of work he scored four times in the first Mike Fortin Sr. had two hits sophomores and many freshmen – when playing teams that were just puts in,” said Lamiotte. frame. Greg Irons scored the each. Dubeau and Jeff Raymond Lamiotte didn’t have much to work that much more physically bigger and Since the majority of the team was winning run on a double by Brett had triples. CJ Wells and Tony with in his first varsity coaching job. stronger. The two wins also motivated so young, Lamiotte felt that the core Fowler. Four players for the Manley had two hits each for “I thought our season was a huge Putnam to the point where winning group of freshmen that started and Pizza squad had three hits each, Pizza 101. success compared to what was hap- and doing what is necessary to win went through the season in the end Joe Rocicot, Kevin Marcoux, pening at the beginning of the season was quickly becoming top priority. built together a strong bond of unity and what had happened for the past “Next year we’re thinking that we that will be tested as they play togeth- two years,” he said. “At some point I can be at least .500 and the kids are er in the following seasons. really didn’t think we’d even have a playing summer ball, Legion baseball “After every game and after every Send sports photos, announcements, news team this year.” and AAU baseball, they have that feel- practice these kids would bond and Lamiotte and assistant coach Greg ing of victory and they want more,” really become a close knit family,” and story ideas to Gallivan didn’t even think about giv- said Lamiotte. said Lamiotte. “You could tell these ing up on the season and the kids Junior Gunnar Andersen was the kids loved each other and would go to [email protected] decided to stick with it. team stud this year. Lamiotte quickly battle for each other.” After frustrating season, Woodstock’s 4x400 meter relay team shines

BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP meter dash in hopes to build a strong 4x400 ing to the point where Dodge was seriously “We were there and we were going to be in SPORTS CORRESPONDENT meter relay team. Instead of just giving nor- considering not entering the team in the CIAC the front of the pack, and we normally gave it WOODSTOCK — When Woodstock mal workouts, a specific nine-week training meet. up then,” said Dodge. “They just ran their Academy girls’ track coach Chris Dodge put course was introduced to focus on breaking “They were running so terrible and I wasn’t butts off. It was what I hoped for all season and the 4x400 meter relay team together he was down the 400 into four phases. For mental rea- seeing the results that I wanted. After the ECC what I knew what they could do. I just didn’t hoping that he didn’t have to wait until the sons more so than physical, the girls couldn’t meet I lit into them for about three minutes see anything all season that would lead me to Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic put it together all season, adding to the doubt because we didn’t run the race the way we had change my mind.” Conference (CIAC) meet for them to perform Dodge had about the team and even doubting talked about it and I was very frustrated with The entire race the team of Davignon, well. All season, and even at the Eastern the new training, especially when the girls them,” said Dodge. “I had given up on it, there Emily Lachapelle, Ana Savvidis, and Kaitlin Connecticut Conference (ECC) meet, Dodge underachieved at the ECC meet. was no way on God’s green earth these girls Lane ran with purpose. Even though they fin- was frustrated with how much they under- “I kept telling them that you don’t peak until were going to do that.” ished third with a time of 4:14.36, two seconds achieved. the ninth week,” said Dodge. “You can do all A week went by between the ECC and CIAC from a school record, it still gave them a shot “It was a love hate relationship I’ve had with the work for it, but if you don’t run to the meets. After being convinced by his assistant to run it again at the state open meet. the girls,” said Dodge. “Even if we held steady point of it hurts it doesn’t do any good, and we coach to enter the team, Dodge still had his “Davignon ran with the most guts, Ana was to where we were last year it would put us in a weren’t doing that.” doubts that the team would perform up to sat- the natural talent, Emily did what she had to very good position to be good this year.” Before the CIAC meet Dodge had two issues isfaction. do filling in for Sarah, Kaitlin ran the most Dodge took a different approach to training to deal with. Two days before the meet runner Dodge’s doubts were erased after the 300- amazing, running two seconds better then her the strong group of middle distance runners Sarah Gilloran built a homemade slip-n-slide meter mark when McKenzie Davignon set the personal best,” said Dodge. this year, focusing specifically on the 400- and cut her knee to the point where she could- tone for the entire race, coming around the n’t run. Secondly,the team was underperform- third turn in the lead. THOMPSON VILLAGER Friday, June 10, 2011 • A13

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“By day a firefly is only an insect, thus facilitates mating. Leahy also numbers have been dwindling over fly.org/how-you-can-help.html. but at night it becomes something THE points out that you might be able to recent years. Some researchers are There are two books about fireflies else.” -Japanese Saying notice some patterns in the flashing not completely sure why, but several that I really like. There is a sweet chil- EVERYDAY such as “a J, a series of dashes, or a scientists suggest that it could be due dren’s tale about a firefly. It is called I love the magic and wonder of fire- series of dots” (62). Some types of to light pollution and development. Leo the Lightning Bug and it is writ- flies! ECOLOGIST fireflies do not have a “blinking “Most species of fireflies thrive as ten by Eric Drachman and illustrated They remind me of lazy summer light.” larvae in rotting wood and forest lit- by James Muscarello. In his book days which turn into cooler evenings. LIZ In June, if you travel to the Great ter at the margins of ponds and entitled “Talking to Fireflies, These cool evenings turn into a sea of ELLSWORTH Smoky Mountains National Park in streams” (http://www.firefly.org). Shrinking the Moon,” Edward glowing, blinking lights. It reminds Gatlinburg, Tenn., you can see the After birth fireflies remain in the Duensing shares some activities that me of the summer evenings that my light show of the Synchronous same regions. Many of our open are perfect to do with youngsters who sister and I would watch (and then try a unique beetle because of their Fireflies (www.nps.gov/grsm/ meadows and forests, favorite places want to learn some more about fire- to catch) the fireflies that danced over blinking lights. naturescience/fireflies.htm). The (and breeding grounds) of the danc- flies. the tall grasses on the hill in the back Fireflies utilize their glowing sig- National Park Service (NPS) notes ing fireflies, have been replaced by I love the magic of fireflies, and I of our childhood home. nals to mate, to warn off danger, and that Synchronous Fireflies (Photinus roads, parking lots, and buildings. hope you do, too. They signify the Fireflies are not flies and lightning to “mark their territory.” According carolinus) are the only type of firefly With the increase of development, beginning of summer. Reconnect bugs are not bugs. Both of these to Wikipedia, fireflies “produce a in America “whose individuals can there has also been an increase in with your childhood self this sum- insect names refer to the same crea- ‘cold light,’ with no infrared or ultra- synchronize their flashing light pat- light pollution. Scientists presume mer season — go out and enjoy the ture that is in fact, a winged, soft-bod- violet frequencies. This chemically- terns.” Scientists do not know for that human light pollution interferes wonder of those fireflies! ied beetle. According to Peterson produced light from the lower sure why fireflies flash at the same with the blinking sequences of the First Guides on insects by abdomen may be yellow, green, or time, but the NPS suggests that it fireflies. These interruptions impact Liz Ellsworth grew up in Eastford, Christopher Leahy, fireflies are gen- pale-red, with wavelengths from 510 could be due to the competition firefly mating, and thus, there are and holds a master’s degree in erally dark brown or black and often to 670 nanometers” between males who wish to grab the then lower numbers of larvae the fol- Environmental Education from have a yellow or red mark on their (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firefl females’ attention first. This year the lowing year. Here is a list of things Antioch University New England and head. Larvae are most often born in y). Leahy notes that male and female glowing light event at the Great you can do to help protect fireflies: a B.A. in English from Bates College. swampy areas, eat snails and worms, fireflies have different glowing puls- Smoky Mountains National Park can turn lights off at night, encourage She currently works for the Town of and it can be one or two years before es. The different blinking rates make be seen from June 4 to June 12. leaf ground cover in forested areas, Framingham, Mass., teaching recy- they grow into adults. As adults the it easy for the various kinds of The website dedicated to fireflies, don’t use toxic fertilizers, and keep cling and conservation education. fireflies only live for about 21 days species (2,000 of them) to know which http://www.firefly.org,notes that fire- your grass long. Check out this link (National Park Service). Fireflies are fireflies are the same as they are, and flies are somewhat endangered. Their for a complete list: http://www.fire- We all scream for ice cream I have a question. had foisted upon us a depressed by the Depression could buy ice Jimmy charged a nickel for two scoops of ice Did you ever meet anyone in this life ROUND couple of times. cream three times in a single day. cream in a cone. They could either be the same who doesn’t like ice cream? I never have. But truth be told, the For me it was nighttime with the family. flavor or two different ones. Towards the end of Now I’m not talking about people who ROBIN real joy of my ice Occasionally, a few families would wait for his run, Jimmy added those chocolate sprin- can’t eat this delicacy due to a lactose cream memories lay in Jimmy together on a roadside front porch. The kles, free. I incurred the man’s displeasure allergy wishing they could stomach it. In RELAYS the sight of a hand- men would discuss the local employment situ- only once. Which was after I lost his nickel the “old days” ice cream was a weekly some, bespectacled ation while the mothers would wonder why in down his windowed door while holding on to family treat. During the winter, my ever- ALAN middle-age man called the world their children’s shoes and short my cone with my grubby little mitts. But the economizing mother first experimented Jimmy. He came pack- pants wore out so god-awful quick. ice-cream goddess balanced the ledger one day. making ice cream at home in a freezer SANDERSON aged in a Newport But the best scene for me was on our cool I lost both scoops running home with it during tray. However, we all agreed afterwards Creamery truck every back porch slurping away in semi-darkness as a cloudburst that hadn’t been expected. that these weird concoctions tasted as spring and repeated the crickets chirped their nocturnal sym- Funny how we think things will never much like ice cream as cauliflower. Since my his area visits usually until the end of phonies. Until my younger brother obnoxious- change as a young’un. Oh, I still eat ice cream. Mom was offended herself she soon gave up September. He came once each day until school ly cried his way into our lives there was only But the magic Jimmy displayed on those sultry home-making this dessert. let out. Then it was three times daily begin- me, my parents and our Irish Terrier called summer evenings has vanished. So has he and The next step was for me to run down the ning around 2 p.m., then 5 p.m. and finally Rusty.The dog loved ice cream. Eventually,my sad is the world for it. half mile to the village spa and part with a pre- around 8:30 p.m. I believe his arriving gong eagle-eyed mother discovered I put the same Codicil: Why do such words as psychology, cious quarter for a pint of this confection. My could be heard for miles. At the sound of it, finger Rusty licked back into my ice cream for pneumonia and psoriasis begin with the letter Dad laid down two rules. The ice cream had to children would cease their playing, mothers another canine mouthful. She almost hit the “p”? be “bulk,” that is deposited scoop by scoop into would leave their soap operas and Dads would roof as she loudly lectured me on sanitation. a cardboard container as opposed to settling lay down their newspapers for the afternoons. It was awful hard, though, for my Mom to Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resident of for the pre-packaged kind and the flavor had to Jimmy began by offering the four basic flavors make her point sternly while my Dad laughed. Connecticut who lives in Danielson. His writ- be vanilla. Both dictatorial warnings were fine of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and maple- Besides, I don’t know why he was so uptight to ings have appeared in numerous publications. with me. Gosh, I cherished any kind of ice walnut. Later he added Fudgesicles, Popsicles this day.I’m a senior citizen now and I’ve lived cream except the type that Mother Sanderson and Creamsicles. Naturally, none of us kids long enough to tell you this story. Trust Your Neighbors Your Guide to Your Neighbors at Your Service

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Upon learning of her selection as employee of the month, Warner said, “I feel very happy Warner named DKH to be recognized for the work I do in Hospice. At the same time, I am humbled because I Employee of the Month know how hard everyone works in my depart- ment and I could not do my job well if it was- PUTNAM — Day n’t for the supportive people who work around Kimball Healthcare me.” recently announced Warner enjoys working independently and that Suzon Warner, with the knowledge that the Hospice team is LPN, hospice bereave- there whenever she needs support. ment coordinator for Warner added, “This is a very emotional Hospice & Palliative and challenging job that can be difficult at Care of Northeastern times but I get back so much more than I give. Connecticut, is Day I am most grateful for the many lifelong Kimball’s May friends and acquaintances I have made.” Employee of the Warner earned her LPN from Windham Tec Month. School, an Associates Degree in Human “Suzon is a dedicat- Services from QVCC, holds an Advanced Reiki ed professional who Courtesy photo certification and Bereavement Certification supports patients and from American Academy of Bereavement. their families during Suzon Warner, LPN, hos- She is currently studying Science & Art of the most difficult of pice bereavement coordi- Herbalism. nator for Hospice & times,” said Carol Having lived in northeast Connecticut all of Palliative Care of Emmerthal, director her live, Warner currently resides in Pomfret Northeastern of Hospice and with her husband Howard. They have two Connecticut, is Day Palliative Care. “She adult children, Kelly and Amanda. is a true asset to this Kimball’s May Employee organization with her of the Month. ability to determine the needs of individual families, providing Borner receives Board of care to her patients, mentoring staff and pro- viding support services to the entire commu- nity.” Trustees Merit Award Warner began her career at Day Kimball in DANIELSON — 1992 where she started as a volunteer. In 1993 The Quinebaug she was hired as hospice bereavement coordi- Valley Community nator. In her role as bereavement coordinator, College 2011 Board of she works with families to develop a care plan Trustees Merit Award for her patients, and coordinates the proper will be presented to bereavement support, medical social work and Katalin “Kathy” other counseling services as needed. In addi- Borner at the tion, Warner runs adult and child bereave- College’s 39th ment groups and was instrumental in starting Commencement the Integrative Medicine program for Hospice, Thursday,May 26. The while providing leadership to the many volun- Board of Trustees teers that make these groups successful. Merit Award has been established to recog- nize extraordinary Kathy Borner service or lifetime commitment to Quinebaug Valley Community College and the Community-Technical College System. Borner volunteers for the QVCC Foundation Inc. in a variety of capacities including: office assistant, serving on various committees and working at events. In addition to her work for the Foundation, she is involved with Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut, a member of the Day Kimball Hospital (DKH) Philanthropy Committee and a member of the Board of Corporators at DKH. Borner formerly worked at Rectory School and now owns and operates Stone Silo, a gallery and personal studio in Pomfret. Borner resides in Pomfret, with her husband Tom and is the mother of two children.

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rea musicians Mark ments on guitar, banjo, harmonica Mandeville and Raianne GETTING and ukulele, accompanied by a brief Richards will traverse video presentation and talk on the AMassachusetts once IN philosophy behind the WT – the lat- again for their 2nd Annual ter potion will include a trailer for Walking Tour. TUNE the 2012 WT documentary. This This troupe of artists, including year’s walk is scheduled from photographer/cinematographer MARK Thursday, June 16 through Sunday, Paul Gandy and songwriter RENBURKE June 26 and will utilize the Matthew Fox, will be performing Massachusetts Midstate Trail as the folk music concerts in the small main thoroughfare, a foot path towns of Massachusetts, promoting Each of this year’s concerts will fea- which snakes vertically across the community-based cultural organiza- ture the songs of Mandeville, state. Towns along the trail slated tions and local support for the arts. Richards and Fox with arrange- for WT performances include Webster, Douglas, Oxford, Charlton, Spencer, Oakham, Barre, Princeton, VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS and Asburnham. Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager Following in last year’s footsteps, "Every Home, Every Week" the Massachusetts Walking Tour sets forth to organize local artists Open House Directory together with community based- organizations such as land conser- FRIDAY, JUNE 10th, 2011 vation groups, food share programs, and local cultural councils BROOKLYN: statewide — these concerts are con- 13 Plaza Street SF 4-6:00pm $148,900 Prudential Connecticut Realty ducted in outright support for com- Nancy Bard 860-455-5016 munity-based arts events sponsored TH on the local level. The tour kicks off SUNDAY JUNE 12 , 2011 on June 16 in Webster with a concert at the First Church of Christ PLAINFIELD: Federated on Main Street. The show 18 Margaret Lane SF 12-2:00pm $239,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty starts at 7 p.m., and it is also a food Nancy Bard 860-455-5016 drive for the Webster Dudley Food POMFRET: Share program. For a full list of con- 48 Babbitt Hill Rd SF 2-3:30pm $545,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty cert dates or more information of Hosted by: Jean Bolin Massachusetts Walking Tour 2011, 860-455-6321 please visit: www.masswalking- WOODSTOCK: tour.org. 38 Grey Fox Landing SF 12-1:30pm $410,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty Hosted by: Jean Bolin FRIDAY, JUNE 10 860-455-6321 • Bill McCarthy, 8 p.m., Dunny’s 83 Joy Road SF 10-12:00pm $400,000 Prudential Connecticut Realty Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. Brooke Gelhaus 860-336-9408 • The Eisman Hunter Band, 9 p.m., Cigarmasters, Worcester, Mass. 370 Route 197 SF 12-2:00pm $264,900 Prudential Connecticut Realty • Mick Carr, 8:30 p.m., Fiddler’s Rachel Sposato 860-234-1343 Green, Worcester, Mass. • Doug & Terri Hallock, 7 p.m., The If your open house isn’t listed here... Mill Church Cafe, 45 River St., call your realtor Millbury, Mass. • Joe Macey, 7:30 p.m., Guiseppe’s Grille, 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northboro, Mass. • Dan & Steve from Weight of Gravity, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s,

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List Agent: Ryan Lajoie 860-428-6446 [email protected] Take a virtual visit: www.johnstonrealestate.net Ryan Lajoie Realtor VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, June 10, 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 Edward Tinker, 75 Robert A. Janice, 93 WOODSTOCK —Edward Tinker, 75, period, sports, as a fan and a participant. DANIELSON — Robert A. Janice, 93, of in Holy Cross Cemetery. beloved husband, father and friend passed Before he became ill, he played tennis and Danielson, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Donations may be made in his away on May 30, 2011. golf on a regular basis. Ed had quite a library He was the husband of the late Eleanor memory to St. James Church. He was born in Dover, N.H. on Feb. 18, 1936. of books, which he had read, of the great (Dima) Janice. Arrangements by Gagnon He leaves his wife, Hope Fitz Tinker; his writers of his time, military books, books on He was born Dec. 1, 1917 in Manhattan, N.Y. and Costello Funeral Home, 33 mother, Lois Tinker; his sons and their aviation, and books on other countries. Ed He was a veteran of World War II, serving Reynolds St., Danielson. wives, Eric Tinker and Tracy Tinker, loved geography, and could relate facts about with the U.S. Navy. Flemming Tinker and Lisa Tinker; Yetta most of the countries of the world. A funeral Mass was held Thursday, June 2 www.gagnonandcostellofh.com Tinker, his former wife and mother of Eric He was a retired businessman. at St. James Church in Danielson. Burial was and Flemming Tinker; his daughter, Robin In addition to his own interests, Ed was a Karoway-Waterhouse; his step-daughter, good critic of Hope’s philosophical articles. Denise Villefort and her husband Daniel She is a Professor of Philosophy. He listened Villefort, who were like a daughter and son to intently as she would read her papers to him, Amber Faith Jodoin, 18 him; and his grandchildren, Peter Tinker, and he always had some meaningful or help- GRISWOLD – Amber and stepfather Scott Benard. She is also sur- Ellie Tinker,David Tinker,Daniel Tinker and ful suggestion for her work. Faith Jodoin, 18, died vived by her Aunt Robin Evans and husband Jonathan Apperson. Ed will be sorely missed, but as his son Thursday, June 2, 2011 at James, Aunt Cheryl Warrender and Uncle Edward or “Ed” as his family and friends Flemming said to someone inquiring about Roger Williams Hospital Dean Warrender and numerous cousins and called him, was an Old New Englander, in the the family’s well being, “We are broken- in Providence, R.I. friends. best sense of that term. He was his own per- hearted, but we would not want him to suffer She was born in She was predeceased by her great-grandfa- son as he valued independence. However, he anymore.” Putnam, on Oct. 7, 1992, ther, Oliver Cusson. related well to any person whom he would There are no calling hours. Funeral ser- daughter of Randy S. Amber was employed as a cashier at Wal- meet, and he loved dogs. His two Great vices and burial are private. Jodoin of Norwich and Mart in Lisbon Landing. Pyrenees will miss him greatly. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Susan (Warrender) She loved to dance and was active in cheer- Ed’s interests were reading, history, espe- St., Webster, is directing the arrangements. Benard. leading and gymnastics and enjoyed singing. cially that of World War II, aircraft of that Besides her parents, she is survived by her Her funeral service was held Tuesday,June brother, Xavier Owen Warrender of 7 at The Danielson Church of The Nazarene, Brooklyn; her maternal grandparents, Robert 440 Westcott Road, Danielson. Burial was in Linda M. Briere, 49 and Marie Warrender and Louisa Warrender; South Cemetery, Brooklyn. Tillinghast her paternal grandparents, Charles and Gail Funeral Home, 433 Main St., Danielson, Linda M. Briere, 49, of father; her three children: Kristen, Faith, Jodoin; her great-grandmother Edna Cusson directed the charge of arrangements. Perry Street, Putnam, Aubrey-lynn; and a brother Peter Szruba, Jr. died unexpectedly and a sister Jenny Chapman. A memorial Saturday evening at her Service will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at the Alison J. Padula, 50 home. Linda was the Faith Bible Evangelical Free Church, 587 beloved wife of Albert H. Route 171, Woodstock, CT 06281. Calling were involved with. She will be deeply G. Briere, they were mar- Hours Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the THOMPSON — Alison Jean (Crane) missed. ried October 4, 1986. She Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Padula, 50, of Indian Inn Road, died Saturday Mrs. Padula worked as a secretary for the was born September 14, Street, Putnam, CT. Linda gave the gift of June 4, 2011 after a courageous battle with Thompson Board of Education in the 1961 in Norwich, daughter of Peter P. and sight and healing through tissue donation. In cancer. Thompson Middle School. Mary Ann (Gilbert) Szruba. She was a faith- lieu of flowers donations may be made in her She was the loving wife of Christopher She was a 1982 graduate of Bridgewater ful member of the Faith Bible Evangelical memory to the Faith Bible Evangelical Free Padula for 24 years. State College and a member of Stampin Up. Free Church in Woodstock. She leaves in Church. www.smithandwalkerfh.com Born in Waltham, Mass., she was the A Mass of Christian Burial was held addition to her husband, and mother and daughter of Jacqueline (Miner) Crane of Thursday, June 9 in St. Joseph Church, 20 Thompson and the late Walter Crane. Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial was in In addition to her husband and mother, she Saint Joseph Cemetery. is survived by her six children Danielle, The Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Vanita A. Brunelle Sydney, Mackenzie, Olivia, Harrison and Grosvenordale, directed the arrangements. Jackson, all at home in Thompson. For memorial guestbook, visit PUTNAM – Vanita A. She enjoyed watching TV. As a devoted mother of six, she volunteered www.GilmanAndValade.com. Brunelle, 79, of Woodstock She was a very generous, selfless, and giv- in many of the activities that her children Avenue, died Saturday ing person. She loved her pets and all ani- June 4, 2011 in mals. Manchester. Her funeral service was held Wednesday, She was the loving wife June 8. Burial was St. Mary Cemetery. Lorraine J. Parenteau, 69 of Richard J. Brunelle. Memorial donations may be made to Sr. In addition to her hus- Eleanor Baldoni, 22 Pearl Avenue, Putnam, SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Lorraine Judith Southbridge. Burial was in Sacred Heart band, Vanita is survived CT 06260 for the care of stray animals. Parenteau, 69, of Southbridge, formerly of Cemetery, Webster. by several nieces and nephews. The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Webster, Mass., passed away May 2, 2011 at Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of Putnam, directed the arrangements. Harrington Memorial Hospital in the late Victor and Rose (Montpelier) For memorial guestbook visit Brilliant. www.GilmanAndValade.com. Mrs. Brunelle worked as a spooler for Elizabeth Wood, 78 Belding Heminway for over 20 years. The couple moved to Woodstock, Conn., WELLESLEY, Mass. — Elizabeth “Bo” and had two children, Chauncey (b. 1967) and Wood (nee Bolding), died in Wellesley on Carolyn (b. 1970) before divorcing in 1980. Linda D. Perry-Eno, 53 April 3, 2011 of complications related to During that period, Bo and Charles restored PUTNAM — Linda D. Perry- Eno, 53, of Trayner Trucking in Putnam. Alzheimer’s disease. an 18th century inn (the “Pumpkin House”) Bibeault Street, Putnam, died Wednesday She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Bo was born in Dodge City,Kansas on Sept. on the South Woodstock Common and shared June 1, 2011 at the University of of the Putnam VFW and the Audubon 22, 1932, the eldest of three children of a fam- many special fall vacations with their chil- Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. Society. ily of modest means. dren on Nantucket. She was the wife of Joseph Eno. They were Linda had a great sense of humor and She was the first in her family to attend col- Bo loved to ride horses and competed suc- married April 11, 2009. always made friends. A memorial service lege, receiving an anonymous scholarship cessfully in the dressage event. Bo also Linda was born April 11, 1958 in Putnam, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday June 11 at the from a church donor to attend the College of became an accomplished photographer, daughter of Richard Perry and Carole Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Emporia in Kansas. There she met her first focusing on the country landscapes of Bazinet both of Putnam. St., Putnam. husband, with whom she moved to Bucks Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. Finally, Bo She leaves in addition to her husband, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made County, Pa. upon graduation in 1953. The devoted countless hours to the preservation father and mother, two brothers, Robert in Linda’s memory to the Connecticut marriage produced no children and ended in of local history, volunteering as president of Bazinet and Jason Perry both of Pomfret; a Audubon Society, 189 Pomfret St., Pomfret divorce, after which Bo attended graduate the Woodstock Historical Society, and partic- niece and a nephew. Center, CT 06259. school in American Studies at the University ipating in the successful effort to get She was a communicant of St. Mary To share a memory with her family,“Light of Pennsylvania and worked at the Library Connecticut’s Route 169 designated a nation- Church of the Visitation in Putnam. a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com. Company of Philadelphia. al scenic byway. She was a self-employed truck driver and These experiences kindled what was to In 2002 Bo was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s also worked as a dispatcher for Richard become a lifelong love of antiquities, particu- and left her beloved Woodstock for Boston to larly American rare books. Bo went on to be close to her family. She is survived by her work as manuscript librarian at the brothers, Vance Bolding of Katy, Texas and Winterthur Museum of American Jerry Bolding of Garden City, Kansas; her Desneiges Stebbins, 101 Decorative Arts in Wilmington, Del., where two children and three grandchildren. she met her second husband, Charles B. WEBSTER — Desneiges Stebbins, 101, for- She worked as a nurse at the former Wood III of New London, Conn. merly of Joyce Street, died Friday, May 27, Webster District Hospital that later became 2011 in Villa Maria, Plainfield, Conn. Denni Hubbard Regional Hospital. enjoyed her 10 years at Villa Maria. A funeral Mass was celebrated on June 7 in She leaves her friend and caregiver, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Virgina Menzigian of Woodstock, Conn. St., Webster. Burial was in the Sacred Heart She was born in Webster, the daughter of of Jesus Cemetery, Webster. the late Charles L. and the late Delia Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 (Burthume) Stebbins. She was raised in Schofield Avenue, Dudley assisted Denni Dudley on Central Avenue and lived on West with her final wishes. Main St. and later on Joyce Street in Webster www.bartelfuneralhome.com for many years before making her home at Villa Maria.

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LEGALS TOWN OF THOMPSON front yard setback from 50 feet to 40 feet to NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS construct a farmer’s porch and access stairs. The Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals will 3. ZBA Application 11-04: Appeal; May 9, ESTATE OF Robert Chaput (11-258) ESTATE OF CLAIRE M. McGEE (11-266) hold a Public Hearing on the following appli- 2011; Brian Sheldon, 0 Bull Hill Road, Vol. cation(s) at its Monday, June 13, 2011 meet- 709, p. 277, Map 46, Block 104, Lot 89 N, The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court ing, in the Merrill Seney Room at the Town Zone R– 80; to the ZEO’s cease and desist of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by Hall at 7 p.m. order. decree dated May 31, 2011, ordered that all decree dated June 1, 2011, ordered that all 1. ZBA Application 11-01: Variance; March Dan Roy claims must be presented to the fiduciary at claims must be presented to the fiduciary at 14, 2011, Ilija Kostovski, 999 Thompson Thompson Zoning Board of Appeals the address below. Failure to promptly pre- the address below. Failure to promptly pre- Road, Vol. 478, p. 81, Map 118, Block 22, Lot May 9, 2011 sent any such claim may result in the loss of sent any such claim may result in the loss of 2 M, R-40, Article III, Rules and definitions, June 3, 2011 rights to recover on such claim. rights to recover on such claim. Section 2; to extend the length of a cul de sac June 10, 2011 Brenda Duquette, Clerk Janis E. Beltis, Clerk from 1000 feet from center line of intersecting The fiduciary is: The fiduciary is: street to the center of the turnaround to be 1275 feet; variance request for an additional Patricia A Chaput Donald J. McGee 275 feet. 30 North Gate Road c/o Robert J. Williams, Esq. 2. ZBA Application 11-03: Variance; May 9, Woodstock, CT 06281 123 Mountain Road 2011; Richard and Kaye Manyak, 118 Corttis Suffield, CT 06078 Road, Vol. 428, p. 211, Map 57, Block 69, Lot June 10, 2011 9A, R-80, Article V, Section 1; reduction of June 10, 2011 B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, June 10, 2011 CHURCH DIRECTORY Fundraiser focuses on women supporting women EASTFORD Weekend schedule, Saturday, 4 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m., 11 a.m. WILLIMANTIC — Congregational Church of Eastford 8 Church Road On Friday, May 13, the (860) 974-01294 St. Stephen Church Windham Area Pastor Mike Moran Junction of Routes 131 and 197 Women & Girls Fund [email protected] 130 Old Turnpike Road, P.O. Box 222 hosted its seventh Quinebaug, CT 06262, 860-935-5205 annual fundraiser, “In Masses: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.; Thursday Sunday Morning Services: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (child Celebration of care for 5 and under) and Friday, 8 a.m. Holy Day as announced. Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. Leblanc; Religious Women,” at Eastern Adult and Children's Sunday Schools: 9:30 a.m. Connecticut State Sunday Jr. High and High School Youth Groups: 1 – 4 Education Coordinator: Mrs. Louise LeFort. p.m. (Oct – May) Religious Education, grades 1 through 7, Sunday, 10 University. Sunday Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. (Sept 19 – June) to 11:30 a.m.; grade 9 (confirmation), 10 to 11:30 a.m. This event recog- Tuesday Prayer Meeting: 7-7:30 p.m. nized 13 Windham Thursday Women's Bible Studies: 9-10:30 a.m., 7-8:30 Tri-State Baptist Church County nonprofits and p.m. P.O. Box 404 featured Charlotte Friday Children's Pioneer Clubs: 6:30 p.m. (Oct – Thompson, CT 06277 (Meeting at the VFW Hall on Route 131, south of intersection with Route 197) Hunter, US Director of May) Pocketful of Joy. Ms. Friday Men's Fraternity: 6:30 p.m. 933-8947 Saturday Men's Fraternity: 7-8:30 a.m. [email protected] Hunter inspired 140 www.tristatebaptist.org guests as she spoke Pastor R. Berard about her dedication Eastford Baptist Church Sunday School for all ages: 10 a.m. to the people of 133 Union Road Sunday Morning Service: 11 a.m. Tanzania. Pocketful of 974-1414 Sunday Evening Service: 6 p.m. Courtesy photo Wednesday Evening Service: 7 p.m. Joy is dedicated to Pastor Tim Vamosi implementing and From left, Elsa Núñez, President, Eastern Connecticut State University; Alice Sunday School: 9 a.m. All ages. Bible Fellowship Church sustaining programs Fitzpatrick, President, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; Laurel Service: 10:30 a.m. Butler, Chair, Board of Trustees, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut; Wednesday: Mid-week prayer services, 7 p.m., prayer 400 Quinebaug Rd that address the meeting for adults, Kindred Spirits — ladies only, P.O. Box 619 health, education and Denise Merrill, Secretary of the State; Charlotte S. Hunter, US Director, Olympians, Grades one to six, Word of Life Teen Quinebaug, CT 06262 well being of Pocketful of Joy; Rheo Brouillard, Trustee, Community Foundation of Eastern Club, junior and senior high school, child care pro- 923-9512 or (800) 621-6807 Tanzanian children, Connecticut. vided. [email protected] without compromis- www.bfc.org al exploitation of adolescent girls. ing their way of life. Secretary of the State POMFRET Pastor Dennis Spinney • $2,000 to Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters Sunday services: 9 a.m., Bible School for all ages; 10 Denise Merrill also addressed the group and – One-on-One volunteer-based mentoring pro- Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church a.m., Worship Service spoke about the importance of the democrat- gram for girls at Windham High School. 568 Pomfret St. • 928-5830 Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m., Teen Bible Study; 6:30 p.m., ic process and civic engagement. Both speak- • $900 to Stone Acres Therapeutic Riding Summer Mass schedule, which runs from the second Children’s Bible Club/Adult Bible Study and Prayer ers are dedicated bringing about positive Center – Scholarships for women and girls to Sunday of May through the third Sunday of Fridays: 6:30 p.m., Teen Youth Group change for the people they serve. attend therapeutic riding classes. September, is 4 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. and 10:30 The Women & Girls Fund also recognized a.m. on Sunday. Weekday masses on Monday, Acts II Ministries • $1,500 to United Services – Support ser- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are at 8 a.m. P.O. Box 224 the significant contributions 13 local non- vices for victims of domestic violence includ- Rev. Ryszard Sliwinski, Pastor 1366 Riverside Drive profits make to women, girls, and families liv- ing shelter, counseling, advocacy, support Thompson, CT 06277 ing throughout Windham County.The follow- groups & transitional services. Christ Church of Pomfret 935-5107 (toll free, 888-433-9901) ing nonprofits also influence positive change • $3,500 to Windham Area Interfaith 527 Pomfret St. www.actsII.org for the constituents they serve. Nonprofits Ministry – Support services targeting basic 928-7026 Service: 10 a.m. Sunday that received funding from the Windham needs, financial assistance, short term case Services: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. (Rectory County Women & Girls Fund include: School Chapel) work, advocacy and utility assistance. HighPointe Church • $1,500 to The Access Agency — Workshops Mid-week service: 7 a.m. Wednesday 1028 Thompson Road • $1,200 to Windham County 4-H Rector David M. Carter Thompson, CT 06277 & training for residents and staff at the Foundation – Camperships for three girls 935-0357 www.gotohpc.org Hawkins House Group Home in Danielson. from greater Willimantic area to 4-H Camp. Abington Congregational Church www.goto24seven.com • $400 to Audubon Society – Camperships • $2,000 to Windham Hospital Foundation – Route 97 Sunday Services, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Celebrate for girls designed to help campers overcome Programs for Latina women focusing on self 974-1476 Recovery,every Wednesday at 7 p.m., café opens at “nature deficit disorder” & learn about the sufficiency, health screenings, domestic vio- Service: 10 a.m. Sunday 6:30 p.m. great outdoors. lence and topics introduced by participants. Rev. Dr. Bruce Hedman • $1,000 to Connecticut Community Care – Emmanuel Lutheran Church Through our 2011 grants the Women & First Congregational Church of Pomfret 83 Main St. Assistance to low-income, elderly women to Girls Fund seeks to bring an end to domestic 13 Church Road North Grosvenordale help with expenses, allowing them to remain violence and promote youth development, Pomfret Center PO Box 221 safe & independent at home. economic security and elder services for all (860) 928-7381 (860) 928-7038 • $3,000 to Connecticut Legal Services – women and girls living in the region. We are [email protected] Pastor Charles F. Seivard Legal support to victims of domestic violence proud to partner with these exceptional com- Rev. Thomas Crumb. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. designed to help women navigate their way to munity based organizations that motivate us Adult Sunday School class begins at 9:15 a.m. self sufficiency. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. all. Quinebaug 7th Day Adventist Church • $1,000 to Connecticut Youth Leadership Children's Sunday School 10:30 a.m. 768 Quinebaug Road The Windham Area Women & Girls Fund Potluck, Praise & Worship 1st Sunday of every Route 131 Project – Scholarships for teens with disabili- works to improve the lives of women & girls month at 6 p.m. 953-5412 ties to attend a conference that instills leader- living in the towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Services: Saturday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Saturday ship skills & confidence. Canterbury, Chaplin, Columbia, Coventry, PUTNAM Sabbath School, 11 a.m.; weekly prayer meetings, • $2,500 to Day Kimball Homemakers – 312 Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Mansfield, Wednesdays, 7 p.m. The Congregational Church of Putnam hours of respite care and services to women Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Scotland, 175 Main Street, Putnam 65+ of age and their sandwich generation North Grosvenordale United Methodist Church Stafford, Sterling, Thompson, Union, (860) 928-4405 female caregivers. 954 Riverside Drive Willington, Windham and Woodstock. Web site: www.putnamcong.com 860-923-2738 or 860-923-9133 • $1,500 to Natchaug Hospital – My Life My Rev. Thomas H. Meyer, Pastor Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. Choice, a program designed to stop the sexu- Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m. Services: Sunday services at Putnam United Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. (starts Sept. 14, registra- Methodist Church; tion at 10 a.m.) PUTNAM — The Knights of Columbus, 4th degree is sponsoring a bus trip to 6 Flags — New The public is welcome to join the church every Thompson Congregational Church England on Saturday, July 23. The cost is $50 per person and includes the bus, admission and Sunday as they celebrate God's presence through: 347 Thompson Road all rides all day.The bus leaves St. Mary’s School lot at 8 a.m. and leaves 6 Flags at 7 p.m. Tickets worship together, voice and handbell choirs, mission 860-923-2431 are available at Joseph Jewelers. For more information, call 860-774-4889 or 860-377-0784. outreach, Bible study and book discussion group. Rev. Dr. Jennifer Cook Services: 10 a.m., Sunday; Children’s Sunday School, East Putnam Community Church 10 a.m., Sunday 250 East Putnam Road 928-2193 WOODSTOCK Mandeville and Richards Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Church of the Good Shepherd Tri-State Christian Academy — K-8 12 Bradford Corner Road 974-2047 hit the trail again First Congregational Church Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday 71 Liberty Highway Pastor: Brian C. Baeder SUNDAY, JUNE 12 928-7381 HOT SPOT Pastor John Eckman East Woodstock Congregational continued from page 2 • Blues Jam w/Bootsy and Da Funk, 3 to 7 Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday 220 Woodstock Road p.m., Chooch’s, North Brookfield, Mass. 928-7449 Sturbridge, Mass. • Wibble w/ The Living Bras, 4 to 8 p.m., Putnam United Methodist Church Service: 10 a.m. Sunday (Children’s Sunday school, • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., Ugly Duckling Loft, Dunny’s Tavern, East Brookfield, Mass. 53 Grove St. same time) Sturbridge, Mass. 928-9705 Pastor: Rev. Susan Foster • Jazz on the Patio: The Sunny Lake Duo, 6 Pastor: Barbara Kszystyniak. • Ron Jones (solo), 9 p.m., The Pump House, p.m., Cigarmasters, Worcester, Mass. Services: 10:45 a.m. Sunday (9:30 a.m. during the Evangelical Covenant Church Southbridge, Mass. • Pure Country Band, 5 to 8:30 pm, Moosup summer) 24 Child Hill Road, Woodstock • Senior Dance featuring the Ron Stone Trio VFW, Route 14, Moosup, Conn. 928-0486 with Gene Wallis & Wayne Gasiorek,7 to 10 • Open Mic w/Rick Harrington Band, 3 p.m., St. Mary, Church of the Visitation www.WoodstockCovenant.intuitwebsites.com p.m., Webester Town Hall, Webster, Mass., no Cady’s Tavern, 2168 Putnam Pike, West 218 Providence St. Leon Engman, senior pastor cover. Glocester, R.I. 928-6535 Sunday School for all ages: 9 a.m. • Seamus McMullan, 7 to 9 p.m., Fort Hill Rev. Roland Cloutier Worship: 10:30 a.m. TUESDAY, MAY 14 Masses: Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Awana clubs: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Farms, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson, Conn. • Bruce John, 5 p.m., The Inn at Woodstock • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Hill, Woodstock, Conn. Greendale’s Pub, Worcester, Mass. 63 Grove St., Putnam; Holy Eucharist or Morning Faith Bible Evangelical Free • WTF,9 p.m., The Village Lounge, Route 171, • Open Mic, 8 p.m., English Social Club, 29 Prayer at 9:30 a.m., with a supply Priest. Coffee 587 Route 171 Woodstock, Conn. Camp St, Worcester, Mass. hour follows the service. 974-2528 • Stu Krous, 9 p.m., J.D. Coopers, Putnam, Service: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby,6:30 p.m., Point Conn. Breeze, Webster, Mass. Putnam Baptist Church Pastor Mitch Santell • Songwriter Sessions: Curtis Brand / Paul 170 Church St. 928-3678 First Congregational Church, United Church of Pasch / Lisa Martin, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Cafe, Pomfret, Conn., $7 Rev. Gil Bourquin Christ, an Open & Affirming Church, 543 Route • Wicked Wednesday Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., Services: 11 a.m. Sunday; Russian language service, 169, 860-928-7405, www.hillchurch.org. Sunday • Vennt, 9 p.m., ShakerZ, Route 44, 5 p.m. Sunday; Youth group, 6 p.m. Friday; Bible Service: 10 a.m. Children attend first 15 minutes then Gloucester, R.I. The Lashaway Inn, 308 E Main Street (Rt 9 study, 7 p.m. Thursday; Guitar lessons, 2 p.m. go to Rotational Workshop classes. Pastor: The Rev. West Bound), East Brookfield, Mass. Saturday; ESL, by appointment. Michael Ader. SATURDAY, JUNE 11 • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, Beatnik’s, Worcester, Mass. Putnam Assembly of God North Woodstock Congregational • Charlie Johnson, 8 p.m., Granville Pub, 40 25 Kennedy Drive 1227 Route 169 Chestnut Street, Spencer, Mass. THURSDAY, JUNE 16 928-2794 (860) 963-2170 • Summer Fest 2011 w/ Terry Chance and Pastor: Gregg McKechnie Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Communion, first Sunday the Mavericks, The Partick Destoop Band, • Open Mic, 8 p.m., Statz Sports Bar & Grill, Service: Sunday, 10 a.m. of the month Yani Batteau and the Styles, 5 p.m., East Park, North Brookfield, Mass. Other: Wednesday Family Night, 7 p.m.; Friday Tuesday Bible Study, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Worcester, Mass.,$20/children under 10 free • Scotty Marshall, 8 p.m., Dunny’s Tavern, Youth Night: prayer 6 p.m., Youth Service 7 p.m. • The Blue Light Bandits, 9 p.m., East Brookfield, Mass. South Woodstock Baptist Church • The James Devlin Band, 9 p.m., Congregation B’nai Shalom (Conservative 23 Roseland Park Road Cigarmasters, Worcester, Mass. • Joe Macey, 8 p.m., The Olde Post Office Cigarmasters, Worcester, Mass. Synagogue) www.southwoodstockbaptist.org • Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic World, 7:30 pm, 125 Church Street, Putnam (860) 928-9341 Pub, 1 Ray Street, North Grafton, Mass. President: Dr. Gail Dickinson, 860-928-7775 (leave a Sunday School, for all ages, 9 a.m., • Crazy Alice (3 to 6 pm), Triple X ( 6 to 9 pm), Junior’s Pizza, Worcester, Mass. message) Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Crossroads, Route 20, Palmer, Mass., $5 • Boys of the Town, 7:30 to 10 p.m., The Hebrew School Director: Sharon Colemman, 401-647- Pastor: Bob Beckwith • Ned Lucas Band, 9 p.m., TJ O’Brien’s, Copper Stallion Pub, 538 Main Street (Route 5323 Sturbridge, Mass. 20), Fiskdale, Mass. Services: Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturdays: 9 a.m. Northeast House Church • Rob Adams, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Rovezzi’s • Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Point Breeze, Location: From house to house Webster, Mass. Jehovah Witnesses Time: 1 p.m. Ristorante, Rte 20, Sturbridge, Mass. • Foolish U, 9 p.m., The Pump House, • Open Mic with the Village All-Stars, 81 Thurber Road Contact: Matthew Durning, 928-7658 • Brannon and Waters, 8 p.m., The Music 928-4442 The church has the Lord’s Supper as a full meal Southbridge, Mass. every Sunday,followed by an open interactive partic- • The Fever Band, 9 p.m., Sneakers Sports Lady, Central Village, Conn. THOMPSON ipatory meeting (closely following Acts 20:7 and Bar, Route 74, Ashford, Conn. 1Cor.14 26-39) If you’re a live act that would like to be fea- Creation Church • Charlie Hayden, 9 p.m., J.D. Coopers, For more information, check out www.house- tured, know of someone else who is, or simply 47 West Thompson Road, Thompson Putnam, Conn. church.info and www.ntrf.org 860-923-0455 • Mark Erelli, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, want to let us know about an upcoming gig, email me at the address below. Events must be Training Depot, Children’s Ministry, nursery-6th REGION Pomfret, Conn., $12 grade 10 a.m., Sundays • Bret Talbert, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle, within 10 miles of the readership area and sub- St Columba Anglican Church Dayville, Conn. mitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of each week to St. Joseph Church Nichols College Chapel be printed the following week’s papers. Keep the 18 Main St., North Grosvenordale Center Rd. • Joint Damage, 9 p.m., ShakerZ, Route 44, Gloucester, RI music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern (860) 923-2361 Dudley, MA CT & Central MA! E-mail Mark: gettingin- www.stjoseph-sacredheart.net 860 243-3606 • Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Blue Around Pastor: Very Rev. Charles R. LeBlanc Canon John Wesley Westcott III the Edges, 7:30 p.m., The Mill, 711 Putnam Pike [email protected]. Weekday Masses: Monday, 5 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Greenville, R.I. Tuesday, 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, 7:15 a.m. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, June 10, 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 ANTIQUE APPRAISAL event from 9 a.m. to WOODSTOCK — Children’s STORY HOUR dancing - under the fading sunlight. listings for government, educational and non- 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Pomfret meets at 9:30 a.m. at the West Woodstock Performing artists will also have CDs and profit organizations. Send all calendar list- School Strong Field House, 17 Mallory St. off Library, 5 Bungay Hill Connector, other materials available for purchase. For a ings and happenings by mail to Editor Adam Route 169, Pomfret. Dig out your antiques Woodstock. Join us for stories, songs and complete list of dates and artist who are per- Minor at Villager Newspapers, P.O Box 196, and head to Pomfret for a verbal appraisal crafts about Growing Things! We welcome forming visit www.forthillfarms.com/folk or Woodstock, CT 06281; by fax at (860) 928-5946 from Thomas Degnan of Antiques at all little ones, from babies to preschoolers! join the farm’s Facebook page at www.face- or by e-mail to Pompey Hollow. The cost is $10 for one item No registration required. For more informa- book.com/forthillfarmsct. [email protected]. Please write or $15 for two. Please bring items that are tion, call 860-974-0376. “calendar” in the subject line. All calendar easily carried by hand. listings must be submitted by noon on (www.VisitPomfret.com) DANIELSON — The TOASTMASTERS SATURDAY Monday to be published in the following CLUB 4719 will meet at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Friday’s edition. Villager Newspapers will POMFRET — The “Boogie & Blues” MUSIC June 14 in Room W101 at Quinebaug Vallely June 18 print such listings as space allows. FESTIVAL will be held at the Pomfret School Community College, Upper Maple Street, THOMPSON —All family and friends of the Strong Field House from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Danielson. Visitors are welcome to attend Tourtellotte 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame June 11. The cost is $10 in advance or $12 at the meeting and acquaint themselves with inductees are invited to come and help us ONGOING the door for adults. Children under 12 are the Toastmasters’ state-of-the-art speaking honor these outstanding athletes from 2 to 4 WOODSTOCK — The following programs free. All proceeds from this festival benefit and leadership programs. For more informa- p.m. Saturday, June 18 in the Thompson are held at the Woodstock Seniors at the the non-profit Abington Social Library, the tion, contact Steve Rechner at 860-974-1050 or Public Schools Auditorium. There is no Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169: oldest continuously operated social library at step;[email protected]. charge to attend. The Tourtellotte Memorial Tuesdays, EXERCISE from 9 to 10 a.m.; in the United States. The festival features Room will be open to the public after the Hall Wednesdays, ARTS AND CRAFTS from 9:30 four bands, with some big name performers; POMFRET — The Pomfret Food Pantry for of Fame Induction Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. to 11 a.m. and DOMINOES from 1 to 4 p.m.; arts and crafts vendors; refreshments for residents of the town of Pomfret is open Thursdays, exercise from 9 to 10 a.m. purchase and raffles. For more details or Monday nights from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. THOMPSON — The Tourtellotte Memorial tickets, please call 860-974-0415 and leave a Please bring proper I.D. and proof of resi- High School Alumni Association invites you FRIDAY message. Also visit dence, for example, a copy of a phone or elec- to the annual TMHS ALUMNI BANQUET on June 10 www.AbingtonSocialLibrary.org. tric bill, etc. Easy access at rear of the Saturday,June 18 at the Thompson Speedway DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST PARTY Pomfret Senior Center eliminates any climb- Restaurant, Thompson, featuring the 50th at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph Church DANIELSON — There will be a CAR WASH ing of stairs. Reunion of the Class of 1961. The cost is $35 Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. to benefit Save Our Sports at Killingly per attendee. Social hour from 5:30 -6:30 p.m.; Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join Intermediate School (SOS at KIS) from 9 a.m. dinner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and dancing the fun. For more information, call 860-774- to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Killingly WEDNESDAY from 8 to 10 p.m. Music by DJ, Romeo “Mush” 9935. Memorial School, 339 Main St, Danielson. All Blain (‘73). Photos by Atlantic Expressions, proceeds will benefit SOS at KIS. June 15 Geoff Bolte (‘01). All alumni and present, for- THOMPSON — The air at Fort Hill Farms THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a mer and retired teachers are invited to and Gardens in Thompson will be filled with N. GROSVENORDALE — The Emanual Christ-centered life recovery program) from attend. Reservations are needed by May 31. the sounds of music and the scent of flowers Lutheran Church will hold a BOOK, BAKE 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High Point RSVP to Joyce (Barbour) Mezzoni at 860-923- all summer long as the “Folk on the Farm” AND PLANT SALE from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Church, 1208 Thompson Road, Thompson 2233 or e-mail to [email protected]. series will bring some of the area’s most pop- Saturday, June 11 at 83 Main St. North Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you wear a Class of 1961 members may respond to ular folk artists to the area for free FRIDAY Grosvenordale. mask that hides your depression, anger, Henrietta (Groh) Panu at 860-923-2400 or e- NIGHT CONCERTS. The concerts will take addiction, pain, guilt, fear? Check us out mail to [email protected]. place adjacent to the farm’s large outdoor PUTNAM — There will be TAG SALE from 8 online, or attend a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 gardens that include one of New England’s a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 11 at Putnam for more information. EAST KILLINGLY — There will be an all- largest collections of lavender plants. High School, 152 Woodstock Avenue, you-can-eat ROAST BEEF DINNER from 5 to Continuing until the end of September, Putnam. The rain date is June 12. Proceeds WEST THOMPSON — The West Thompson 7 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the VFW Post artists such as Mark Mandeville, Raianne will benefit the Putnam High School music Dam Fun Runs will be held every Wednesday 4908, 1035 North Road, East Killingly. The Richards, Curtis Brand, Steve Pavao, and students. through Sept. 21. The starting time is 6:10 cost is $12 per person and $6 for children more will play a free concert every Friday p.m. The distance is 3.1 and 1.5 miles. The under 12. There is no charge for children evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy DANIELSON — There will be a YARD SALE meeting area is the West Thompson Dam under 6. Tickets are available at the post or at ice cream and other treats from the farm’s from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the entrance off of Ravenelle Road. Free T-shirt the door. For more information, call 860-774- Creamery while sitting and listening – or Westfield Congregational Church, 210 Main sponsor by Loos & Co. For more information, 0233. dancing - under the fading sunlight. St., Danielson. There will be a variety of please contact Bob Performing artists will also have CDs and treasures and stuff. Mayer at [email protected] or other materials available for purchase. For a [email protected]. SUNDAY complete list of dates and artist who are per- BROOKLYN — The Danielson Elks #1706 is forming visit www.forthillfarms.com/folk or holding its annual Car Seat SAFETY June 19 join the farm’s Facebook page at www.face- INSPECTION on Saturday, June 11 at THURSDAY book.com/forthillfarmsct. Premiere Chevrolet in Brooklyn from 10 a.m. N. GROSVENORDALE — There will be an to 12:30 p.m. all-you-can-eat Father’s Day BREAKFAST DANIELSON — The Little Theater on Broad June 16 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Street, located within the Killingly DANIELSON — BINGO at St. James Church, Hall, 1087 Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale. Community Center, 185 Broad St., Danielson, SUNDAY 12 Franklin St., Danielson, every Thursday Tickets are $7 per person. Proceeds will ben- presents “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” at 7 p.m. night in the downstairs church hall. Over efit the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure June 10, 11 and at 2 p.m. June 12 at 2:00 p.m. June 12 $2000 is given away each week. Plus there are Team Mighty Mo. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children two progressive games. Come try your luck. N. GROSVENORDALE — The American Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 DANIELSON — There will be a Fathers Day and senior citizens. Tickets are available at Legion Family Post 67, Route 200, N. the Killingly Community Center and the p.m. All profits benefit the St. James School. PANCAKE BREAKFAST from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Grosvenordale, is holding an all-you-can-eat Sunday, June 19, at the Elks Lodge, 13 Center Trink-et Shoppe. Alice in Wonderland Jr. is BREAKFAST from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The directed by Allegra Plantier. BROOKLYN — The Sarah Williams St., Danielson. The menu consists of pan- breakfast will include scrambled eggs, Danielson Chapter DAR will meet at 5:30 p.m. cakes, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. The bacon, sausage, hash, home fries, beans and Thursday, June 16 at the Palmer Homestead, cost is $7 for adults; $5 for senior citizens and SATURDAY kielbasa, French toast, pancakes, coffee, 36 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn. Members are children under 10. There is no charge for juice, made-to-order omelets and Belgian asked to bring a favorite dish for the POT children 3 and under. Sponsored by Brooklyn waffles. The cost is $7 per person and $4 for LUCK LUNCHEON. The luncheon will be CT Republican Town Committee with partial June 11 children 7 and under. Proceeds will benefit followed by a video presentation of the proceeds to American Cancer Society “Road WOODSTOCK — There will be a GOLF legion programs. National Society DAR. For more informa- to Recovery Program.” TOURNAMENT as part of the Woodstock th tion, call Lucy at 860-774-9457. 325 Anniversary, sponsored by the BROOKLYN — There will be a CHICKEN WOODSTOCK — There will be a FREE Woodstock Historical Society, on Saturday, BBQ from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at PUTNAM —Day Kimball Hospital has been EXHIBIT from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays June 11 at the Woodstock Golf Club. Tee-off the Moriah Lodge #15, 220 Providence Road, named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee through December celebrating Woodstock’s time is 9 a.m. For more information, call 860- Brooklyn. Dine in or take out. The cost is $10 and Hip Replacement® from Anthem Blue 325th Anniversary at the Woodstock 928-6148. per person. Help support “Children First.” Cross and Blue Shield for demonstrating bet- Historical Society, 523 Route 169, Woodstock. There will be an OPEN HOUSE at the Lodge ter overall quality of care and patient results For more informatioan, call 860-928-1035. POMFRET — Celebrations Gallery in from noon to 3 p.m. Find out what Masonry in knee and hip replacement surgeries. Pomfret will hold an OPEN HOUSE from 11 is really all about. Please join us for a Recognition Ceremony a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11 and will fea- from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 16 in the MONDAY ture a variety of artist demonstrations, DANIELSON — Danielson Elks Lodge #1706 Day Kimball Hospital including artists painting “en plein aire” on will be holding its annual FLAG DAY CERE- Field Conference Rooms. The official pro- June 20 the Gallery’s expansive lawn and jewelry MONY at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12 in Davis gram is set to begin promptly at noon. We are designers showing techniques on the wrap- Park. In the event of inclement weather, the DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST proud to recognize the surgeons, nurses, PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple around porch. The Gallery features over 40 ceremony will be held at the Lodge on 13 physical local and regional artists, with an ever- Center St. Court Community Room, Maple Street, therapists, pharmacists and other health- Danielson. $1 admission charge. changing and eclectic mix of original art- care professionals who helped us earn this work in all media. In addition, Celebrations WOODSTOCK — There will be a FREE Refreshments included. Come join the fun. distinction through their excellent work in For more information, call 860-774-9324. Tea Room will host a “Good Ol’ Summertime EXHIBIT from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays our Joint Replacement Program. Key factors Tea” from 2-5 p.m. (advance reservations through December celebrating Woodstock’s highlighting our team’s higher level of required). For more information, visit 325th Anniversary at the Woodstock POMFRET — The Pomfret Food Pantry for expertise and performance that enabled us residents of the town of Pomfret is open www.CelebrationsShoppes.com or call 860- Historical Society, 523 Route 169, Woodstock. to achieve this honor will be presented. A 928-5492. For more informatioan, call 860-928-1035. Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please light lunch will be served. bring proper I.D. and proof of residence, for example, a copy of a phone or electric bill, WEST WOODSTOCK —The Church of the N. GROSVENORDALE — The Thompson Good Shepherd, West Woodstock, The second MONDAY etc. Easy access at rear of the Pomfret Senior Public Library, 934 Riverside Drive, North Center eliminates any climbing of stairs. annual SPAGHETTI SUPPER at 5 and 6:30 Grosvenordale, invites you to meet Marie p.m. Saturday, June 11. Takeouts from 4:30 to June 13 Bostwick at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 16. You’ve 5 p.m. (must have a ticket for takeout). DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST read her books, now come see the New York TUESDAY Dinner includes spaghetti and plenty of PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple Times best selling author and Connecticut meatballs, bread, salad, desserts, hot and Court Community Room, Maple Street, resident. There will be a book signing and a cold beverages. The cost is $8 for adults and Danielson. $1 admission charge. question and answer period. Barnes & Noble June 21 $5 for children under 12. Advance purchase Refreshments included. Come join the fun. will be selling books. Cash, check and credit WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE is recommended. Tickets may be available at For more information, call 860-774-9324. card accepted. Refreshments served. STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the door. Call Bruce or Cheryl at 860-974-2353 Note: Quilters, please consider bringing a fat the North Woodstock Congregational for tickets. Proceeds will benefit the General EAST KILLINGLY — The regular monthly quarter to the library for donation to Joplin Church, 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg Building Fund. Current projects include Board meeting of the East Killingly Fire MO quilters. (thompsonpubliclibrary.org) Wilmot, study leader. For more information, repairs and renovations to Fellowship Hall District will be held at 7 p.m. Monday June 13 call 860-963-2170. and painting the outside of the church. at the East Killingly Fire Station on Rt. 101 in East Killingly. FRIDAY REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- EASTFORD — The Eastford Heritage Day cal way to go inside and experience that joy Chicken BBQ will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, POMFRET — The Pomfret Food Pantry for on CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays June 11 at the Eastford Elementary School. June 17 for Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, residents of the town of Pomfret is open DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST PARTY The menu includes ? chicken, potato salad, Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please Brooklyn and Eastford. cole slaw, dinner roll and ice cream cup for at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph Church bring proper I.D. and proof of residence, for Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. $10 per person. For tickets call John Paquin example, a copy of a phone or electric bill, WOODSTOCK — Children’s STORY HOUR at 974-0256 or Jeannine Spink at 974-1678. Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join meets at 9:30 a.m. at the West Woodstock etc. Easy access at rear of the Pomfret Senior the fun. For more information, call 860-774- Proceeds will benefit the Eastford Center eliminates any climbing of stairs. Library, 5 Bungay Hill Connector, Independent Fire Company. 9935. Woodstock. Join us for stories, songs and crafts about Frogs! We welcome all little DANIELSON — Pet Pals Northeast, a local TUESDAY THOMPSON — The air at Fort Hill Farms ones, from babies to preschoolers! No regis- animal rescue organization is holding a low and Gardens in Thompson will be filled with tration required. For more information, call cost RABIES CLINIC from 2 to 3:30 p.m. the sounds of music and the scent of flowers 860-974-0376. Saturday, June 11 at the Quinebaug Valley June 14 all summer long as the “Folk on the Farm” Veterinary Hospital, Route 12, WOODSTOCK —Tuesday evening BIBLE series will bring some of the area’s most pop- POMFRET — Quiet Corner Reads — A col- Danielson/Plainfield town line. The cost is STUDY of the Psalms from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at ular folk artists to the area for free FRIDAY laboration of NE Connecticut libraries will $10 cash per animal. All animals must be on the North Woodstock Congregational NIGHT CONCERTS. The concerts will take host a MEET THE AUTHOR at 5 and 7 p.m. a leash or in a secured carrier. If available, Church, 1227 Rte 169, Woodstock. Greg place adjacent to the farm’s large outdoor Tuesday,June 21 at Tyrone Farm in Pomfret. bring prior proof of rabies vaccination. Wilmot, study leader. For more information, gardens that include one of New England’s Bill Warrington’s Last Stand by James King State law requires all dogs and cats to have a call 860-963-2170. largest collections of lavender plants. Finale Event. There will be refreshments current rabies vaccination. Cat food and Continuing until the end of September, and a cash bar. Tickets are $10 each. cash donations always welcome. For more REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- artists such as Mark Mandeville, Raianne Available at a QCReads Library. A portion of information, call Pet Pals at 860-546-1280. cal way to go inside and experience that joy Richards, Curtis Brand, Steve Pavao, and the ticket price on CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays more will play a free concert every Friday will be donated to an Alzheimer’s cause. POMFRET — Pomfret Proprietors will spon- for Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy Visit quietcornerreads.org. Join QCR on sor the 4th Annual “What’s It Worth?” Brooklyn and Eastford. ice cream and other treats from the farm’s facebook. Creamery while sitting and listening – or B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, June 10, 2011 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS Town-to-Town Putnam Villager • Thompson Villager • Woodstock Villager • Killingly Villager CLASSIFIED “Hometown Service, Big Time Results” TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE EMAIL: [email protected] VISIT US ONLINE www.towntotownclassifieds.com 1-800-536-5836

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Windows Pumps, Lights & Extras. 508-867-6546 Asking $85 Each 508-344-7681 $400 FIRM $500 FIRM 508-234-7930 508-873-7348 $100 (4) Double-Pane Sunroom 1 Pair A/R 508-476-7250 Or Best Offer Webster Tinted, 47” x 31” Call 508-949-7040 454 350HP Bunkbed Set 860-774-8008 860-657-6128 Bookshelf Speakers ARCTICWEAR All Wood. Very Good 508-949-7608 Five Piece Pine $100 Marine Engine Condition. Separates Into 2 Snowmobile Thinsulate COINS Curio Cabinet 508-764-1439 Complete & Running. Twin Beds. Underbed $150 Double Window Bedroom Set Includes Alternator, Power Jacket, Liner, Bibpants. Storage Drawer And State Quarters Queen Headboard Still In Bank Rolls! New, Vetter High Pro 4 Steering Pump, Raw Water Women’s Medium. Mattresses Included. Sears Organ 36” 6-drawer chest 10’x10’ “Like New” Complete Set, ‘P’ & ‘D’ With Screens. Pump, Etc. Paid Over $1000 For Set $50 Measures 76”Long 64” 9-drawer dresser Aluminum $3500 $175 OBO Asking $400 774-232-0407 Call 508-259-8805 508-987-2502 61”High W/Mirror, & Glass BOSSCAT Helmet Call 508-887-2651 Coleman Electric $650 OBO Excellent Condition Sun Room 6-Inch With Fog-Reducing 3-Way Delonghi 3 Drawer Night Stand Vapor Control System. Camera Generator Call 508-259-8805 Attaches To House. Some 20 Gauge 12-Foot Portable Floor $550.00 Square Glass Broken, Unisex Small. Marine MX-10 5000W, 10HP Metal Studs $150 OBO $425 Dresser, Chest If No Answer Please Leave A But All Curved Glass Sea & Sea Air Conditioner Message Intact. $3 Each 508-783-3825 Used One Season Only. & Nightstand 35mm, Fixed Focus, Stihl Chainsaw 860-779-9868 Make An Offer 860-546-9371 MS290, 20” With Dehumifying Function, Wrought-Iron Sunroom 860-935-9333 Baldwin All Weather Lens. Waterproof 24-Hour Programmable 6-Ton D.R. 150ft. Internal/External Flash. X-Chain. Furniture FOR SALE Spinnet Piano $325 Timer. (Sofa/Chair/Ottoman) Lots Of Other Features. Was $600 New --Window guards: $15.00 Wood Splitter Light Brown Color Never Been Used! Craftsman Air Wrought-Iron Glass-Top --Reddy heater: $65.00 18 Cu.Ft. $225 Sell For $200 $500 Asking $400 Compressor Call Scott Table w/6 Chairs --Metal trunk: $50.00 Refrigerator/ Metal Lathe 508-885-4320 Kodak EasyShare 5HP, 20 Gallon, Extras. --Wood trunk: $30.00 (508)873-4437 Wooden Dinette Set --7 pairs skiis: $35.00 Freezer 12” Reed Beautiful Large Printer Dock $150 $75 Missing Paper Tray Desk w/6 Chairs --Ultra ramp: $40.00 $200 Vintage 50’s $25 Reddy Air Heater --New Littlest Gund bears: Band Saw Kerosene, 65k BTU $70 Country-Style 1/2 price 1950’s Blond 20” Cut Bedroom Set 508-344-5225 $40 Solid Wood, Glass Dining Room Hutch 413-245-7388 Bedroom Set $125 $500 & Wood Top 42” x 76”, Side Tables Bureau, Mirror, Chest, Traveling Sprinkler Summit Tree Stand Electric Recliner Cameras Base 32” x 59”, 6 Drawers And Much More FOR SALE Full & Twin Headboards. $20 508-987-9211 A Houseload Of Collections $125 $125 $150 Several 35MM Cameras All In Excellent Condition Spray Doc 508-764-8441 Need New Homes 860-774-0002 Cannons & Pentex. Treadmill Marble-Top End Tables 3 Gallon Diamond Ring 508-344-2675 Cat’s Meow (100+ Pieces) & Coffee Table Also: Gents 14K Yellow & White Never Used AbLounge 8MM Movie Cameras $10 Costume Jewelry $75 $150 For The Set Gold. Center Diamond Dudley Tripods 586-419-1040 90/100 Surrounded By Stamp Bears 1960’s Marble Exercise Chair All In Excellent Condition. Lots Of Extras! Furniture Sale New 6 03/100 Diamonds. Rabbits, Snowmen Coffee Table 508-885-3717 $300 For The Lot Commercial All Fine Brilliance Month of May at Mill Rd. And Other Stuffed Animals $30 Older Exercise Bike Call After 4pm Central Air 26 Year Old Appraisal Was Two Rotman Cherry Stationery And Call 508-735-9493 $50 For Both Beckett Oil Burner 508-987-5515 Conditioning Unit $5560 bedroom sets Photo Albums Model AFG Will Sell For Same Now! w/box/mattress, Woodstock Cools 10,000 Sq.Ft. 774-232-0407 Beatrix Potter Books 860-974-1224 Serial# 050407-10759 $500 One Pine w/o 2009 Used 1 season Car Trailer ‘06 box/mattress/endtable, Misc. Kitchenware 2 Pianos $250.00 or Best Offer (4)Antique Leather DINING ROOM SET 4 poster w/o/box/mattess, Ceramics & Other Decor Both In Excellent Condition 508-560-5623 15ft. 7000lb 2-Axle, Chairs 2 leaves, 6 chairs. Now a nice buy $3900 for all Holiday Ornaments Price Includes Tuning & Above Ground Excellent condition. Led Lights, $25 Each 508-943-8693 An Old Piano (Needs Fixing) Move To 1st Floor Location Swimming Pool Beckett Oil Burner Superwinch W/Remote, $200.00. In Worcester County. (2)Antique Pub Tables Call 860-779-6575 And About A Zillion Please Call 15’x30’ Model AFG Never Used Spare Electric Knick-Knacks, Serial# 050407-10759 $1200.00 With Cast Iron Bases 508-885-3705 Pool Pump & Filter, $25 Each Dining Room Just For Starters AquaBug Pool Vacuum, 2009 Used 1 season Wheelchair Call 508-764-8042 $250.00 or Best Offer Infocus Screenplay 5000 Solar Cover, And In-Pool HD Projector Like new Baby Bed Table Used only 10 Months Or Email 2004 Polaris Ladder Included. 508-560-5623 Solid Wood, 8 Chairs, 9’ Screen $20 Cost $15,000 [email protected] Preditor 90 Asking $1100 2 Leafs. Will Accept Best Offer Coolant System $850.00 All Best Offer $750 OBO Always Garaged 508-234-4310 860-774-8008 Cash Only Ford Grill $1100 1/4HP 208/230V 3-Phase 2 Chevy Hoods BO Air Compressor & Tools Call 860-774-7204 Fits 82-86 F-150 860-608-3402 6-Gallon Flood-Type Computer/TV $300 OBO $20 Angle Iron Cutter $300 New 774-545- 5148 Electric Brand New $150 OBO Armoire Pine Coffee Table For Shelving Carved 8-Sided $75 508-885-0159 Dentist’s Chair 14” Chrome 120V 6-Gallon Flood-Type $40 4W296, HK Potter 2790 Darkwood End Circa-1955 Full Lift & Tilt. Would Knock-Off Rims Normally Sells For $700 Coolant System Full-Length Make A Great Tattoo Chair. CD/DVD Cabinet $300 New Table w/ Two Doors Stereo Console $250 OBO Holds 100 Or More With New Radial Tires! $90 OBO $150 OBO Faux Fur Coat $125 EACH Like New. $50 Large Size. 508-987-6395 $25 Call 5pm-8:30pm (Set Of 4 Available) Call 5pm-8:30pm $100 MAKE AN OFFER! Will Sell For $75 413-262-9990 508-885-1071 508-867-6546 508-867-6546 860-935-9240 508-347-3193 Call 860-944-1816 Electric Rascal Wheelchair Ford Truck Parts Large, Never Been Used. Hundreds & Hundreds! $1500 Will Fit 1967-1972 Parts Such As Town-to-Town Old Tavern Table Tailgates/Fenders Over 100 Years Old! Mechanical/Molding $400 Interior/Tune-Up Parts Some New/Some Used Slant-Top Desk You Need It, Over 100 Years Old I Probably Have it! CLASSIFIEDS In Perfect Condition Selling As One Lot. $300 $2700 HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS 508-764-8801 Call Al For More Info 508-248-3932 TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US Electrical Material Industrial, Commercial, Freemotion USA [email protected] Residential iFit Fold-Away Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Treadmill Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Can Be Viewed On Your Ad Will Appear Breakers, Meters, FitnessBlowout.com 1-800-536-5836 Punches, Pipe-Benders. 4 Months Old, In All Four Villager Newspapers New Recessed Troffer Used 6 Times. Flourescent 3-Tube $600 OBO RATES: T-8 277V Fixtures Mahogany Pub Table and our website for one low price. Enclosed w/4 Stools $56 Each $150 OBO RUN UNTIL SOLD Call 5pm-8:30pm 860-315-7173 • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses $ PUTNAM VILLAGER 508-867-6546 Engine Hoist Generac Generator • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 22 2-Ton, With Stand For Sale THOMPSON VILLAGER Excellent Condition Model 3500XL, $195 3500 Watts, $ .00 “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 1 Week 16 WOODSTOCK VILLAGER Trailer Hitch Idle Down Features, $ .00 5000 lb. Came Off Of A Low Oil Shut Down, • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks 24 Ford Product 4 Gallon Tank (May Fit Others) • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. $ .00 KILLINGLY VILLAGER $400 4 Weeks 40 $75 Call 508-892-8316 860-928-3283 To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: Entertainment GOLF CLUBS Center TaylorMade You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Pine Corner Unit. Height 6’, 3 Through Wedge Holds 32” TV, $150 Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) Great Condition. 860-928-4675 ______$500 860-963-7880 Heavy Colonial ______Table ______ESTATE SALE Trestle Base Dressers, twin beds, corner Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” ______TV stand, 4-drawer filing Captain’s Chair cabinet. Priced $25-$75.00 Mate’s Chair New generator $200.00 4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs Name: ______Wet-dry vac $10.00 (2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) Call 860-377-1300 ALL $250 Address: ______508-683-6386 Junior Wooden Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______NordicTrac Email (Optional) ______Loft Bed $50 With Desk And Dresser. Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-909-4053) Paid $700 4-Foot Steel Shelves Will Take $350 OBO Very Heavy Duty Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 Mattress Not Included. $50 860-608-3402 413-245-7388 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ B7 Friday, June 10, 2011

205 BOATS 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 12 Foot HOT WATER Large Doghouse Old Furniture Snapper WHIRLPOOL Aluminum Boat HEATERS $50 Large Pine GLASS-TOP w/Swivel Seats Chifferobe w/2drs/$300. Roto-Tiller $250 Natural Gas Coffee Table 2, 9x12 Whittal rugs, IR5003, Used Twice ELECTRIC RANGE Brand New! $35 Paid $1295 40, 50, & 80 Gallons fair condition/$300. $275 Boat Trailer Buffet drawered/$300. TracVac Frigidaire Top-Mount Large Selection! End Table Singer sewing machine Galvanized $150 And Up. Model 385-IC/385LH Refrigerator Will Take $40 w/seat/$300. Used Once. Call Keith Clothes washer/dryer $225 12 ft, 14ft or 16ft Boat 508-524-9328 Antique Mirror Paid $1300 $40 each/$300. Emerson Microwave $150 Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro $25 Beut Bros kitchen set 6 CALL HOVEROUND Old Trunks pc/$800. & Vac Pro All White, Good Condition. $30 Each 860-974-1841 New, Used 2 Times Hoosier cab w/flour disp. Models 72085, 72285, Call 508-801-6367 Student’s Desk & Chair Must see matching 72295 Only, Serious Buyers $45 table/$335. Used Twice Only $1500 Paid $2772 White Frigidaire 14’ 2003 Polar 774-452-3514 860-481-2236 Hospital Bed 508-765-5763 Refrigerator Kraft Bass Boat LARGE FRANKLIN Old Wooden One Year Old & Trailer All Electric, Good Sofa and Matching Excellent Condition STOVE Office Chair $200 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, 285 PET CARE 298 WANTED TO BUY Condition Minkota trolling motor, $300 Reconditioned, new paint, w/Padded Seat Chair, $20 Art Deco Retro Gas Cozy New batteries, gaskets and fire brick. Excellent condition. Will help load. Pastel Upholstery Parlor Heater Crib Older Dark Excellent Condition $5,000. $250.00 Above-Average Condition Call 508-347-3575 OUTE New, Used Only Once, Call Lou at 508-341-6941 $450 R All Parts & Wood Rocker Asking $125.00 w/Pink Stenciled Flowers White-Wash Oak Coffee Kevin 215 CAMPING 169 Mattress $ 50 508-909-6585 $150 Tables, Floor and Table Large Jointer Other Assorted Lamps Also Available Stateline ANTIQUES Call $175 Separately. Wood-Burning Camp Resort Household Items. 860-928-6308 Fireplace 884 Worcester St. 413-245-9651 Heavy-Duty Motor Lift Killingly CT Southbridge MA $225 860-779-0272 Insert Stove Weekend Activities, Rec. Invacare Pronto Solid Ash Nichols Hall, Adult Club House, Antique Cast-Iron Old-Fashioned Only Used One Month Looking To Purchase M51 Power Coal Stove And Stone Co. Paid $1100 Fishing, Pool, Shady & Antiques $200 Cherry Wood Asking $900 OBO Sunny Sites, Camp Store. Same Owners And Collectibles Indoor/Outdoor Dining Table 508-667-9916 $1500 1929 Chevy Engine Sewing Machine (41”Wx60”L) Plus 2 Leafs, Please Call For Details, Tom & Camila Single Items Power $275 Table Six Chairs And Hutch! Wooden Computer Desk After 4PM Or Entire Estates Wheelchair Generac Generator With Drawers Perfect Condition! With Two Box File And 508-476-7382 New Stuff! Sure Step Technology $250 $1500 We Buy It All $200 OBO Attached Storage Cabinet. Reconnective Healing And Also Do That Automatically Radial Arm Saw 508-943-1117 $150 260 COLLECTIBLES Animal Massage Adjust To Keep All Six $125 On-Site Estate Sales Wheels On The Ground Set Of 2 Bureaus HP Printer Animal Communication $35 Authentic And At All Times. High-Back Band Saw 1 With Mirror, One Without. Spinet Piano Estate Auctions Van Seat, Deep Blue $150 $250 OBO Fruitwood Steel String Guitar Revolutionary As Always! Pearl Base. The Call 508-752-8569 w/ Nylon Cover Case, War Historic Reiki/Feng Shui CALL MIKE ANYTIME Beige Couch Like New 2 DVDs, Cadillac Of Power After 6PM w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. Natural Foods 508-765-9512 Wheelchairs. Speakers In Piano Legs 2 Lesson Books Autographs $600 OBO And Cord Chart. Genuine Original Signature Flower Essences MSRP $3500 LP Records Back Lift Like Baby Grand Alpha Wave Music Selling For $2000 508-943-1428 $3,200 Used For 3 Months. Autographs Of For Sale 774-242-7515 $90 American Hero Icons. FIRM 860-779-6373 BOOKS! 508-410-1784 78’s, 33 1/3, Long Play, 860-481-5949 George Washington $2200 Boarding Webster, MA X-Mas Albums & Singles. Pellet Stove Benjamin Franklin $2200 Indoor/Outdoor Runs BOOKS! Music From Late 40’s Enviro EF2 St. Joseph’s Thomas Jefferson $1000 Skylights All Have Certificates Of To 70’s, Large Variety Of Free-Standing Basilica Books 100 GENERAL Heated/Air Conditioned BOOKS! Jukebox Musical Selections & Two Years Old, Authenticity. Performers. “Our Gift Our Legacy: Clear Signatures AMI/Rowe, 45’s Used One Season. “Our First 100 Years” We Buy Books! Plays/Sounds Great. Full Of Come See And Make 508-476-1068 Day Care Originally $2400 105 BULLETIN BOARD Supervised Groups Accumulations 45’s With Extra Records. An Offer Asking $1500 Blue Couch/Fold Out Bed Collections $400 OBO Call 860-928-2677 774-200-0558 Slight Damage IN REMEMBRANCE NFL Autographed Daily/Weekly Rates Estates Can Deliver For Gas Money Large Play Yards Etc. With My Pickup Truck MATTRESS MAN PINE BUREAU SET Antique Beige Kitchen Julie Ann Bainton Helmet Collection Dayville, CT Range The Book Bear CLEARANCE Night stand with mirror By White Warner (Knurowski) Five Ridell Team Helmets Training Cell 401-523-5670 Good condition Signed By MVP Icon Basic - Advanced Route 9 CENTER 36 Year Senior Secretary West Brookfield, MA Asking $200 508-943-4565 Bay Path High School Quarterbacks Group Or Private Jukebox Now Open! Cherry Hutch Dear Friend, Please Visit Tom Brady, Joe Montana, New - Open Enrollment Call Today For Name Brands, High End Our Guest Book And Leave A Dan Marino, Joe Namath, For Sale Henedon Brand Stepback Kitchen And Peyton Manning. An Appointment Mattress Sets At Up Cupboard Note To Pay Your Respects 1951 Rowe AMI From North Carolina www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton All Have COA’s Grooming 508-867-8705 Model “D” 40 To 70% Off! $2000 Brand New Lots Of Storage With Work $2000 OBO Baths To Full Grooms (Toll-Free) Asking $600 Surface. JULIE Excellent Condition. Queen Sets From $199 48”Lx21”Dx77.5”H Nov. 26th, 1954 508-476-1068 877-809-2665 Converted To Play 45’s. In Price Chopper Plaza 774-452-1668 $400 Nov. 30th, 2008 Certifications! Holds 20 Records. Webster, MA Send Your Love To: 265 FUEL/WOOD PCSA Levels I & II Spare Tubes & Service Player Piano CPR Certified THE GOLD DEPOT Manual. Great Sound, China Cabinet 888-974-1977 (FAX) Miscellaneous Excellent Condition Glass Doors, Or Mail To: FREE Reiki Master $ CASH FOR GOLD $ Real Solid Wood. 150 Rolls Go With It Lighterian Reiki VII $2000 Items Underneath Storage. PO Box 979 Construction SILVER & PLATINUM $850 47.5”Lx14.75”Dx70”H Charlton City, MA 01508 Reconnective Healing II Where you get paid the 774-200-0501 Head Skis, 508-234-9020 $200 Kindling Wood ICNDF Certified Trainer most guaranteed for your Bindings & Poles God Bless All Different Types Of Gold, Silver or Platinum. Junior Wooden Never Used! Pool Filter Antique Singer Sewing Widths, Lengths & Experienced, Caring Staff Gold is at a record high and $150 Hayward S180T1580 Series Machine 107 MISC. FREE Thicknesses Of Wood. Individualized Care the economy is almost at a Loft Bed Pioneer & Technics High Rate Sand Filter w/Oak Cabinet 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. Attention To Detail record low. Just a small With Desk And Dresser. Stereo Components System. $100 Good For Wood Stove Or amount of your unwanted, Paid $700 Best Offer Half Price - A-1 Condition FREE Outdoor Burners/Stoves. 508-987-0077 broken or unused gold can Will Take $350 OBO $250 or Best Offer 23’ IMP 205 Federal Hill Road get you a substantial imme- Call 508-949-7040 860-412-0210 508-765-6067 Delivery Available Mattress Not Included. Offers Welcome By The Truckload Oxford, MA diate cash payment. Every- 860-608-3402 Cabin Cruiser one claims to pay the most MOTORS with Trailer 508-867-2564 starwoodpetresort.com for your gold, but that’s just 1/2HP 230/460V POOL TABLES Stereo not possible, only one place Kimball Piano 1725RPM, 56 Frame. 7 Foot Credenza Cabinet Call 275 FLEA MARKET can pay the most and we Cherry Finish, $45 OBO 8 Foot With Radio 860-928-3448 know it is US! Excellent Condition. In Good Condition We highly encourage you to $200 5HP, 230/460V 9 Foot *FLEA MARKET* $900 Each Call 10am-7pm get several estimates then 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC 286 LIVESTOCK visit us, you’ll be amazed by Antique Mahogany $125 OBO Delivery Available 508-885-6831 FREE WOOD OPPORTUNITIES 413-245-7480 the difference. Come down Drop-Leaf Dining 5HP, 230/460V Would You Like A and see the difference we’re Room Table 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC TOYS PALLETS Booth In A Proposed located at: Refinished Chairs Flexible Flyer Rocking Horse, You pick up. Monday thru Bagged Shavings 809 Southbridge St. And 4 Ladder-Back Chairs. $125 OBO Natural Or Painted Finish, Indoor Flea Market? All Need Refinishing Fisher-Price Little Kitchen Friday 8am-noon. Kiln-Dried Pine (RT. 20) in Auburn, 1/2HP 208/230/460V Some Decorated. With Accessories, Little next to McDonalds. $100 Large Overhead Door-Opener Very Reasonable! Stonebridge Press Large Complex And $5.25 Per Bag Tykes Wagon, Balloon Tire 25 Optical Drive Hugh Parking We’re open 7 Days a week Edison Phonograph $120 OBO 508-764-4493 Tricycle With Pull Cart, (No Limit) for your Convenience. $50 Small Picnic Table. (located behind Southbridge Small Bails Of Hay 4 Motor Speed Controls Hotel & Conference Center) Route 9 Mon-Sat 10-6 Call 860-974-1647 Hitachi J100, 400/460V Round Maple Many Other Toys 40 to 45 lbs. & on Sunday 12-5. Best Offer Pedestal Call 860-935-5513 Main Street Quality Horse Hay Feel free to call us at: Kimball Spinnet 130 YARD SALES Spencer $5.75 Per Bail (774) 641-6209 Call 5pm-8:30pm Dinette Table or visit us online at: 508-867-6546 w/12” leaf 4 chairs. Trac Vac Pick Up In Piano Model 662, 3-Point Hitch. 50 Weeks A Year www.TheGoldDepot Solid Wood. Very good condition DEADLINE FOR Subject To West Brookfield Online.com MOVING $100 Dual 44-Gallon Containers, Excellent Condition, 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton YARD SALE Commitments Rock Valley Farm Needs Tuning. 2010 Prius 2 Computer Desks Motor, 8-Inch Intake, 6-Inch SUBMISSIONS 508-867-2508 Appraised At $2500 15,000 Miles (one oak, one maple) Exhaust. For Massey Proposed To Open Will Sell IS 1:30PM MONDAY WAR $22,900 $30 each Ferguson, Will Fit Others. FOR ALL MASS. In 120 Days $800 FIRM Used Twice 508-892-9103 18’ Pontoon Boat 1 Rectanglar Occasional WEEKLY PAPERS 774-696-3397 RELICS Yamaha 4 Stroke Pine Table $1000.00 *Deadlines Subject To 508-892-1412 Leave Message Quality Kitchen Craft $5,000 $30 Change Due To Holidays & 860-928-2635 Call For More Info. Horse Hay Cookware Kimball Console 3’x3’x8’ Piano/Bench Sauder Trees for Dudley Square Bales Weigh WAR Basic Set $600 YARD SALE Approximately 800lbs Each. Sells For $1495 Computer Armoire Sale Don’t Miss! Flea Market At Home Show Woman’s Alpina Cross Antiques, Collectibles Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa SOUVENIRS Black, Good Condition. Evergreen Trees, Colorado MOST ITEMS $1.00 No Chemicals or $800 Country 31”W x 52”H x 19”D & General Skies and Boots Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, New/Used Gift Items, Preservatives WANTED Cargo Trailer Axle With Slide-Out Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. Women’s Clothing, Open Every Saturday-Sunday $75 Keyboard Tray Excellent Privacy Housewares, 8am-4pm Second Cut Available WWII & EARLIER With Tires $100 Infant/Toddler Items, Etc. $300 508-885-2971 Border/Ornamental Something For Everyone! Rock Valley Farm CA$H WAITING! Eastford All 10 trees for $85. Saturday, May 14th W. Brookfield Helmets, Swords, 508-476-7382 860-377-4961 8-2 Behind BP Gas 508-867-2508 NASCAR Call 508-278-5762 At Dudley/Webster Line Daggers, Bayonets, Evenings 1780 Route 197 Kitchen Queen Die-Cast Models Screen Room & Woodstock,CT 2 Acres, Indoors! Medals, Badges, Flags, They’re Back! Deck For Seasonal Uniforms, etc. 480 Wood (West Toward Bigelow) www.dorightfleamarket.com Over 30 Years Experience. Cooking Stove $5 And Up! Campsite Vented Visual 1-800-551-7767 298 WANTED TO BUY BRAND NEW 24’x10’, Enclosed, Call David With Stainless SHIPMENT! Glass Front 1-508-688-0847 Water Tank Option Waterproof. 281 FREE PETS $650 Blessings Farm Gas Heater I’ll Come To YOU! 50 H Foote Road Deck-Four 6’x10’ 50,000 BTU 200 GEN. BUSINESS $$$ Elmira Stoveworks Charlton Sections, with auto start, Free Dogs Make Money Sweetheart Wood 508-248-1411 Pressure Treated. 4 years old and like new. 203 SNOWMOBILES To A Good Home Selling Room New 2010, Cost new $1400, 300 HELP WANTED Cook Stove New Sliding Price negotiable. 2004 Polaris 1 Male & 1 Female Your Unwanted Antique Show Piece Panels Stored Indoors. Boxer Shepard Mix $2600 OBO Screen Doors 508-892-8588 Snowmobile Edge Stuff!!! $20 Each $3350 OBO. No calls after 8pm 310 GENERAL HELP Call Ron Touring 550 508-981-7571 Quality Dealers Wanted No Delivery. Best Deal Around. WANTED 860-779-7007 New Sinks Call 508-341-4427 Washer & Dryer 2-Up Sled, Electric Start 401-864-6082 $20 Each & Reverse. Front & 283 PETS Clean, Indoor Flea Market White, Used. Rear Heated Grips. Every Sat-Sun, 8am-4pm French Teens Laine Couch New Radiator Heaters $250 Trailer Included. $20 Each SERIOUS 508-333-8090 Pure Bred Route 12 & Chair 1700 Vermont Trail Miles. Dudley Need Families 413-245-9266 BUYERS & $4300 (Behind BP) Floral Print On Beige Wedding Call 508-962-8960 Puppies NOW! Background. COLLECTORS Over thirty breeds available. NordicTrack All Kinds Of Collectibles! Ring Set www.dorightfleamarket.com Adopt a French teen this Very Good Condition. 204 WATER EQUIPMENT Health checked/guaranteed. 1-800-551-7767 $300 AudioStrider 990 May Be Seen 14c Gold State licensed. summer for 3 weeks. Beautiful Diamond See You There! Elliptical For Sale By Appointment. 1994 Sea-Doo www.laughlinkennel.com 60” E.R. Buck Call 508-765-0812 Setting, Size 7 1/2. Laughlin Kennel Great cultural experience. Rock Maple Dining Excellent Condition! Ask For Gloria $700 Bombardier SP94 Students bring spending Sells For $999 Call 508-987-7161 money, insured. Room Hutch Will Take $600 Antique Amethyst With 95 Trailer Excellent Condition. SINGER SEWING Excellent Condition, Runs Families are compensated Paid $1200. Cheryl Ring 285 PET CARE $$$-CASH PAID-$$$ 860-913-6735 MACHINE Great. Seat Just Recovered, For Unusual Bicycles $100/week. Sell For $700 Appx. 110 Years Old Low Hours On Jet Pump. [email protected] Model 401 Slant-O-Matic Large Square Lavender 1870’s-1970’s Call 508-476-2056 In cabinet with attachments Has Been Winterized. 60 HP Low-cost Call or email Kim or Lyn Stone, Beautiful Filigree Teal/Pink Stained Glass $300 Setting. Size 8. “CatSnip” Hi-Wheel TODAY! Landscape Call 413-544-1168 $300 $1500 Balloon Tire 1-800-421-7217 Equipment 508-965-7077 Spay/Neuter Stingray or Equipment 508-234-4137 And Supplies TOOL SHEDS Clinics Choppers 508-892-8027 205 BOATS Healthier, happier cats, Trailer Glastar Grinder, Made of Texture 1-11 Schwin [email protected] $995 OBO Wheel Horse fewer unwanted kittens Tools, Chemicals, 8x8 $625 1964 Glasstron Columbia or Aluminum Folding Solder Odyssey 16” Lawn Tractor and homeless cats. Shelby Lamp Form, Lamp Bases, 8x10 $800 [email protected] Staging/Scaffolding Model 257H, With 37” 17Ft Boat Clinic in Charlton, North Colson Glass, Patterns. 8x12 $875 In Board/Out Board website: 2 Sections w/Platforms, 8x16 $1175 Mower Deck. Hydrostatic Grafton, Worcester, Raleigh Too much To List Mer Cruiser Etc. www.LECUSA.COM On Wheels, w/Steps Individually! Transmission Not Working. Westboro, Leominster 4’6”W, 7’3”L, 6’-12’H Delivered And Excellent 17HP Kawasaki 165 HP W/Trailer $500. OBO Takes It All! Built On-Site Needs Work Calendar and sign-up at: I Pay More For Bikes PLEASE HELP! $895 OBO Call Engine And Body. For My Museum! Other Sizes Available $325 OBO $650 Or Best Offer www.secondchancefund.org Merci Beaucoup! Call 5pm-8:30pm 508-764-6462 508-248-5253 or 978-779-8287 All Conditions Considered 508-867-6546 Call 413-324-1117 508-476-5007 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, June 10, 2011

310 GENERAL HELP 457 LAWN/GARDEN 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 530 HOUSES FOR SALE 454 HOME 454 HOME WANTED 400 SERVICES RENT RENT House For Sale IMPROVEMENT IMPROVEMENT Meadow DUDLEY By Owner HELP WANTED 402 GENERAL SERVICES The Village At Quiet Country Killingly Sunny & Bright 4 Bedroom, Mountain 2.5 Bath, 2280 sq. ft. Ranch Building Remodeling & Setting Free December Rent With Large Kitchen/Dining Call The Tree Co. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, If In By July 1st! 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Below Kelley Blue Book Ready To Ride! Price Reduced For $9,900 An Offer Must See! 37k Miles. Model 69,076 $5900 $4,000 OBO Quick Sale! Includes Lot. 508-764-6543 Always Garaged. One $600 978-760-3453 Call Dave Call Jim 508-864-0460 $7500 FIRM 860-963-2065 Responsible Owner. 508-523-5980 Can Be Seen On Craigslist $18,000 Blue OX Towing Base Plate 1975 Mercedes Call 860-923-0406 1983 Ford Pickup With Tow Bar And 36’ Fourwinds 860-923-0146 450SL 2007 Ford Fusion 2003 American Truck 508-612-6974 Accessories. BX1665 For Like New! Travel Trailer 04-05 Convertible Ironhorse 1992 Mallard 6-Cylinder, Clean $9500 OBO With Tipout Given Underneath, Chevy Malibu Maroon With Black Interior, Slammer Sprinter 2009 Chevy $175 Call Bill Living Space Of 11’x14.5’ No Undercarriage Rust. With Two Tops. S&S 100+HP, 6 Speed. New Refrigerator, Pet Free, Good Mechanics. Silverado Looks & Runs Great. 774-230-1582 Total Custom - Paint, Park Model Blue Ox Heavy Duty Many Updates. Nice Big Lot Smoke Free. 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Restoration In Excellent 2000 BMW 740 IL No Rust, 1995 Dodge 1500 $17,995 Condition. Winner Of Asking $4,000 DAVIDSON 2006 SunnyBrook 4-Door Sedan, Anthracite Soft Tail Deluxe. Slide-In Camper 508-847-3157 National AACA First Prize (Metallic Grey/Blue). Series At Hershey And Many Other Call 860-974-1517 Black Cherry. Mint Condition. Camper View Pictures And More 105k Miles. Pampered 11.5 ft, Extended Cab Over Fully Powered Details Online At Shows. All Stock, 4-Cylinder, PORTS TILITY Many Extras. 6000 Miles One-Owner (Non-Smoking), New Tires Beautiful Car. 732 S U $15,000 Queen-Sized Bed. www.mobilityvansales.com 20 HP, Electric Start And Lojack, Factory Nav, 2709LTD Camper. Excellent Condition Runs On Mag. 2002 NISSAN Call 860-942-0464 Queen-Size Private Couch/Double Bed. Power $3500.00 Many Extras. Or 978-355-2389 Must See To Fully REDUCED Jack, Gas/Electric/Battery, 860-315-7309 EAVY QUIPMENT Appreciated This Vehicle. XTERRA SE Bedroom. 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Stainless Steel Sink Call 350 Ramjet Fuel Injection $2400 Leave Message $8725 UPS-Style Engine. Call 860-966-1660 Dry Weight: 2701 lbs 508-764-4394 Days $3500 350 Trans., Vintage Gauges. 508-254-3858 740 MOTORCYCLES $5500 OBO 745 RECREATIONAL 2010 40’ Hideout 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 John Deere $22,500 2004 PONTIAC GTO 1995 Honda 508-435-4395 VEHICLES Camping Trailer Extra Cab Pickup Skidloader Four Toolboxes Blk/Blk, 5.7ltr, LSI V8 6-spd Goldwing Of Mechanic & manual trans. 74,000 mi, (ball type) With Matching Cap & Liner. Needs Motor Work KONIG 18” chrome wheels. 32k Miles, Paid $24,000, Motor Home 33” Tires With Lift. Machine-Builder Tools Like New Condition. 131k Miles, Well Kept. Let’s Talk, Make $2500 Sharp and fast. OWN YOUR LOT 2 Slideout Queen $9,900/BO Ready To Ride! $6795 $7000 Meadowside of Woodstock. Master Bedroom, 1998 Holiday An Offer! 508-867-6706 774-272-1526 Call (508)347-7300 508-943-5659 (John) 508-943-3004 31’ Dutchman Travel Trailer. Kids 4 Bunk Bedroom, 508-885-2884 Used 1 Season. Rambler Deck, beautiful pool, pond 767 VEHICLES WANTED 1977 Corvette L82 2005 Ford $16,000, Endeavor Diesel 2003 Ford F-150 1995 Honda stocked with bass, private Sacrifice, My Loss Supercrew Cab Low Mileage. Original 350 Mustang Goldwing family campground, only 1 Slide, Low Mileage, Engine With 350HP. Is Your Gain. Automatic, 4WD, Tow VEHICLE WANTED Convertible 32k Miles, $950 yearly assessment. Very Nice Unit! Washer/Dryer, Very Package, Good Tires, Engine Runs Goods. Needs TLC. Excellent Condition Like New Condition. Good Condition. Just Checked Out. No Dents, Need Donated Vehicle $5000 OBO Priced to sell fast Call Rich $11,500.00 Ready To Ride! Only $11,900 860-576-0526 or $40,000 Original Owner. Black. 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