Vol. VII, No. 31 Complimentary

(860) 928-1818/e-mail: [email protected] Friday, April 27, 2012

THIS WEEK’S QUOTE Despite rain, officials urge caution while burning

‘THE BEST THING TO DO IS NOT LIGHT “What you don’t ANY FIRES AT ALL’ see with your eyes, BY KERENSA KONESNI region earlier this week, emergency don’t invent with VILLAGER STAFF WRITER personnel and state agencies are your mouth.” An unseasonably dry spring led to asking that residents continue to be a burn ban that has been in effect for cautious about burning brush. most of the last month, and despite According to the Department of the rain that fell throughout the Environmental and Energy Protection (DEEP) springtime gen- Courtesy photo erally sees an increase in the risk for brush fires. With a lack of snowmelt INSIDE Local officials are stressing that resi- this year after a predominately dry dents follow their towns’ rules when it winter, and very few days of rain in comes to brush burning — or better yet, A8-9— OPINION not to burn at all, because of this spring’s A12 — SPORTS dryness. Please Read FIRE, page A11 B2 — HOT SPOT B3— OBITS B4 — CALENDAR ‘First Fridays’ return next week ‘IT’S THE MOST EXCITING THING LOCAL HAPPENING

BY MERYL E. WILLETT with a few new twists. and that’s all I’m going to tell VILLAGER STAFF WRITER “I think this year we are you,” said Osbrey. PUTNAM — Last year was going to try and expand on The opening First Friday the flagship year for First all of the ideas we had last of the season will be held Friday events in downtown year, and yes — the ‘Art Friday, May 4, on Main Putnam, and this year’s Attacks’ are coming back,” Street in downtown Putnam events are taking the ball said Putnam Business from 6 to 9 p.m. First Friday and running with it. Association President Karen Committee Co-Chairman The events, which show- Osbrey, adding that for the Sean Condon, owner of case music, art, food, street first Art Attack she is Glimpse of Gaia on Main vendors and the acclaimed requesting the help of the Street, explained what peo- “Art Attacks,” was met with community. ple can expect for the May 4 The House of Representatives on Friday, April 20. success last year and is “We are asking that people event. Fishing Derby Fun expected to return this year from the community bring a “For music we will have Page A9 with the same flair and qual- strip of cloth or a ribbon The Scotch Bonnet; we will ity of entertainment, but that is at least 3 feet long, Please Read FRIDAYS, page A11 A day at the EVERDAY ECOLOGIST PAGE A5

ROUND ROBIN RELAYS State House PAGE A7 VILLAGER OFFERED SNEAK PEEK INTO LEGISLATIVE SESSION

BY MERYL E. WILLETT VILLAGER STAFF WRITER

Editor’s Note: On Friday, April 20, Villager Staff Writer Meryl Willett was personally invited by State Rep. Mike Alberts, of the 50th District, to visit to State House in Hartford. Willett spent the day tour- ing the building and sit- Visit our website with ting in on one of the final your smart phone or tablet FISHING FUN days of the legislative ses- device! sion. Just scan the “QR code” below with your device and PUTNAM — The Rotary HARTFORD — The lay- instantly be linked to our Fishing Derby drew more than out of the House of website, www.villagernews- 80 participants despite the rain Representatives’ cham- Villager Staff Writer Meryl papers.com, where you can Sunday, April 22, on the bers includes two boards Willett in the Charter Oak read the PDF versions of Quinebaug River at Rotary called “tote boards.” Senate Chair. our newspapers! It’s as easy Park. These boards posted on of the State House in the as that! the walls list all of the Justin St. Martin of Putnam braved Democrats, Republicans, House of Representatives the rain and participated in the the Speaker of the House, Friday, April 20. Putnam Fishing Derby. and Deputy Speaker. All Explaining that the participating members Democrats sit on one side LEFT: Mark Lefebvre of Danielson are shown, so when a vote and the Republicans the tries his luck. is taken it is clear who other, each side has a voted already, and what majority and minority way they voted, explained leader that often speaks in For more photos, turn to page State Rep. Mike Alberts at support of bills being A9! the beginning of his tour Please Read STATE HOUSE, page A13 Benjamin Kipp photos A2 • Friday, April 27, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER Board of Finance settles on 1.5-mil increase MERYL E. WILLETT library’s capitol budget; a $10,000 reduction Peter Benoit was right when he said that the those needs, but I mean, we have all heard the VILLAGER STAFF WRITER in the building official’s office; reducing the 1.5 mil [increase] will not really hurt the peo- dismay of the board and the selectmen con- PUTNAM — On Monday, April 23, the Regional Engineer’s expense by $8,000; and ple because over the past few years there has cerning the Board of Education not present- Board of Finance discussed possible reduc- other professional services for the Economic not been an increase. It’s a gradual thing, but ing figures for the retrofitting of the high tions for the town’s budget, ultimately voting and Community Development office was we have to advance and progress and this school. We can’t make a commitment until to reduce the proposed mil rate increase that reduced by $5,000. For the remaining amount looks like the best way to do it,” said we have that. It’s holding everything up,” is to go before taxpayers via Town Meeting needed to bring the mil rate down to the Falzarano. said Falzarano. from 3.5 mils to 1.5. desired 1.5 mils, a total of $127,560 was need- One item that was brought forward by The reductions approved by the board on In order for the board to reduce the budget, ed, which will be taken from the town’s sur- Place to be discussed following the adoption Monday night represent a new proposed bud- various reductions proposed by Chairman plus account and used to supplement the bud- of a budget for the town is the possibility of get of $21,593,152 and will be sent to Town Tony Falzarano and Town Administrator get. creating a capitol improvement program Meeting on May 7 at the Putnam Middle Doug Cutler were discussed and approved by “I feel good about the budget as it stands,” where the town could bundle together capitol School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. all members of the board, which totaled said Mayor Peter Place. “The board voted and projects for potential bonding. more than $1 million, and affected areas it has been reduced to a 1.5 mil rate. I feel “I’d like to be able to look at capitol expens- Meryl E. Willett may be reached at 860-928- included Economic and Community comfortable with what the Board of Finance es going forward over the next 15, 20, or even 1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at meryl@vil- Development, the library’s capitol budget, did tonight. It always makes me feel bad 30 years — maybe for the library project, the lagernewspapers.com. general government, and Board of when there is any increase being proposed school, Town Hall, infrastructure costs to the Education, and eliminating the requested for the people of Putnam, but unfortunately town. These are items that will improve the position of a zoning enforcement officer. we are in a position right now where we have town and we can have the funding bonded in The motion made at the meeting intro- unavoidable expenses.” a lump sum,” said Place. duced the following — to cap the increase Falzarano said that the board tried to The packaging of capitol items was pro- being sent to Town Meeting at 1.5 mils, get- retain the most important items in the bud- posed years ago by a former mayor, and ting there with the following cuts: $527,000 get that were presented by Place and Cutler’s according to Falzarano that idea was shot from the Board of Education’s Capitol capitol priorities list. down by taxpayers due to the large sum of Budget; $570,806 from the General “Basically, we don’t want to strap the town money the package represented. Governments capitol budget; $100,000 cut with extremely high taxes, but the town is “We have to take care of what we have first, ACCURACYCCURACY WAATCHTCH from the bridge account; $10,000 from the due for a mil increase. I think that member and this budget will take care of some of A W The Putnam Villager is commit- ted to accuracy in all its news NEWS BRIEF reports. Although numerous safe- guards are in place to ensure accu- rate reporting, mistakes can occur. Flags of the State Capitol. Pictured, Confirmed fact errors will be cor- Davis honored at Rovero congratulates Davis, a stu- rected at the top right hand corner dent at Quinebaug Valley of page A3 in a timely manner. Academic Day Community College and an award If you find a mistake, call winner at Academic Day 2012 at the (860) 928-1818 during normal busi- HARTFORD — State Rep. Danny Capitol. Also pictured, David Baty, ness hours. During non-business Rovero attended the Legislature’s Dean of Student Services and Dr. hours, leave a message in the edi- Annual College Academic Day. This Amy Desonia, Dean of Academic tor’s voice mailbox. The editor will Affairs. year’s honorees included Kevin return your phone call. Davis of Putnam, who was presented with a citation in the Hall of the

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GOOCH CHATS ABOUT THE BIG PICTURE OF FARMING IN CONNECTICUT BY MERYL E. WILLETT that land stays in farming? What is your outlook over the next 10 VILLAGER STAFF WRITER years? The Connecticut Farmland Trust is a private “The way that we do that is by purchasing the statewide conservation organization dedicated developing rights, not the farm. So the farm will “We would like to have protected 50 farms by to protecting Connecticut’s farmland. remain a farm and will only be available for 2016, so that’s five years out, and why we hope to The Trust is made up of people with various agriculture, which is something that isn’t have that accomplished is, because even if we backgrounds including farmers and agricultur- always the case, if let’s say, the town buys the double our current number, it’s still a small al personnel. Their mission is to permanently land, we make sure that the land is held in an number of farms. But what we hope that by protect Connecticut’s working farmland, and to agriculture easement. The one value we are try- doing our work around the state, we will create accomplish this initiative, the Trust works with ing to protect is the quality of the soil, so what- an effect that has the power to educate a broad- Connecticut farmers to help protect their land ever process someone chooses to take doesn’t er swath of residents and farmers about the for agricultural use by acquiring agricultural have a negative affect on the soil any those potential of agriculture in the state. So what I conservation easements and farmland. farmers can do whatever they want.” would hope is that in the next decade that The Connecticut Farmland Trust has protect- municipally and at the state level we have ed nearly 2,100 acres of farmland on 26 farms What other types of services do you pro- evolved and will have created a solid agricul- around the state since 2002. vide for farmers and farmland preserva- ture practice and set of practices that recognize The Villager had the opportunity to sit down tion? and support a vital and growing agriculture with Executive Director Jim Gooch last week sector in the state economy.” while he was touring farms in Quiet Corner, Courtesy photo “There are so many holes right now in this effort to sustain agriculture and we can only Meryl E. Willett may be reached at 860-928-1818, and he shared his insights on the area’s farm- Jim Gooch, executive director of the Connecticut land. Farmland Trust. plug one of them — the preservation of the ext. 112, or by e-mail at meryl@cillagernewspa- land. However, there are other groups popping pers.com. What got you interested in farmland con- nities going to continue then? up all over the place. Agriculture extension servation? You started out working as a through UConn; there is lawyer, yes? “We have to bridge the gap between where Farmland Connection this generation of farmers are leaving off and and AGvocate, which is “Oh yes, just very briefly. Actually, I went to where the next generation is picking up.” an outstanding group, law school thinking I was going to be an envi- the Working Lands ronmental attorney before this part of my life. I Do you think that gap is due to the way Alliance. We don’t cur- was already interested in the concept and the farming is changing? That is, shifting from rently do anything but KUSTIGIAN’S GREENHOUSES work of conservation.” more traditional farms to alternative or the land preservation Jct. of Routes 12 & 56 • North Oxford • (508) 987-2401 even new methods? piece. Before working at Connecticut Farmland Trust, what did you do? “That is defiantly a part of it, but one of the Are there any lob- 10” HANGING biggest problems is that right now we only bying efforts to help “I was working in Maine for the Trust for know one thing about farming in the future — with the success of $ 99 Public Land, which is a national conservation we’re going to need good soil. We don’t know farming in PLANTS 12 organization. So that was my immediate past how they will farm, what they will grow, any- Connecticut? position.” thing about what methods they will choose, but Supertunias, Millionbells, Scavola and our we do know they will need good soil to do it. It’s “There is very little So, what brought you to Connecticut? a finite resource — like gold or oil, there is only from us, in part from Best Geranium Hangers Ever! so much of it on the planet. Connecticut only our tax status. We have “It was a great opportunity.I also have family has so much of it, and once you’ve built on it, a very small amount, it 6” Geranium and Daisies here, so I moved down here about a year ago and it’s gone. If you were to put a couple of big hous- can’t take up any more $ 99 around that time CFT posted the position. So, it es out in the middle of the Woodstock then 10 percent of our 5 ended up working out really well.” Fairground, you’d have lost the whole thing. total time. So for certain Who wants a big pile of manure next to their issues we work to edu- $ Through the CFT, how much farmland home?” cate the people instead Pansies 1.99 6 pk has been preserved? — that is more of the So then, what brings you to the Quiet role of the Working “About 2,100 acres on 26 farms — and that’s Corner this week? Lands Alliance. just us. The state has also been working on this as well and collectively, I believe, it’s closer to “We have a statewide 3,000 acres of farmland that has been pre- mission, so anywhere served.” that there is farmland I tend to go. We’ve been What are the problems that are facing lucky to preserve a Connecticut farmlands? In general, do number of farms up farmers find it difficult to afford sustaining here, both through their farms? donation and acquisi- tion. This area is one of “Well, there are a couple of things going on. Connecticut’s rural One of them is that it is tough farming in New centers, so building England and it can become a financial burden awareness in this part when it isn’t a benefit to have a large piece of of the state about who property with a very high tax value. So on a CFT is and what we do year-to-year basis that can be one of the is a big part of building farmer’s largest expenses. The other problem — a base of support and the more frightening problem — is that while ensuring that the peo- new farmers are coming into the state, farming ple who we intend to is tending towards smaller farms. Now,the aver- help know that we’re age age of a farmer in Connecticut is over the available to help them.” age of 58, so farmers are aging, and the land is having to be passed, and that’s traditionally How does that work where a farmer’s retirement security was — but — helping a farm in far more people are hitting that point then there need? Do they reach are people to take over the farms.” out to you or do you find them? So, what is happening to those properties if there isn’t anyone to take them over or “It’s a combination. purchase them? We work best when we are asked to help. “Well, there is only so much good soil in Farmers are mostly Connecticut that can be developed as farmland. conservative … so it’s We have some of the best farmland in the world difficult. There is so lit- in Connecticut, but it isn’t everywhere. The tle in a farmer’s control trick is that farmers over the last 250 years have — they depend on done development a great service — they picked weather, animal health flat, well-drained land and cleared it of trees, so — a disease could strike it is also some of the most valuable land for their crop. So, any step development, which means that it’s really hard they take with respect for the next generation of farmers to afford to to the land we have to buy it. So, new farms are taking up less land, take a long view, so we there is an influx of farms readily available but have to build up rela- people can’t afford them, and there is no real tionships over time, way for the agriculture community to match and that starts with the rate of acquisition that the development people knowing we world can.” exist.”

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EVENT WILL FEATURE SEVERAL LOCAL WINEMAKERS BY MERYL E. WILLETT liked the CT Wine Trail, so I thought Gagnon explained what people “This year, as part of Bartender “I can’t wait for this event — it’s VILLAGER STAFF WRITER it would be a great event to help out could expect to see in the raffle bas- Night, we will do a special memori- going to be a lot of fun, it’s different, BROOKLYN — The first D’Vine the Road Race,” said event chair- kets. al service for an ambassador who and we’re having it at a great loca- Wine Tasting, which will serve to man Tracie Gagnon. “We have one called ‘Night On has passed away, Claire St. Gene, so tion. And it’s for a good cause. There benefit the Day Kimball Healthcare Tickets for the event are $30 in The Town,’ which is a gift certificate that event is an event within the are so many benefits. I support the Deary Race, Walk and Ride, is set to advance and $35 at the door and the to the mansion, tickets to The event. We also do garden planting to race and foundation because it’s take place on Thursday, May 3, at evening will include door prizes, Bradley Theater, and a limo. We raise money, we have a Saturday local and the money stays local,” The Golden Lamb Buttery in wine tasting, hay rides, and enter- have a sports basket with items morning group that plants flowers said Lynn Bourque. Brooklyn. tainment from Susan Lamb and from the Masters and Red Sox tick- in May, so when it comes time for People who are interested in pur- The event will feature five differ- Frank Racette. ets. We have a spa basket with vari- the race, we have flowers to sell. chasing tickets for the event can do ent wines from local vendors includ- “I would love to raise $5,000 — I ous items, and of course, a wine bas- They are beautiful,” said Pat so through The Trinket Shop, ing Dalice Elizabeth from Preston, don’t know if we’ll get there but we ket,” said Gagnon. Hedenberg. Victoria’s Station, and at Putnam Johnathan Edwards Wintery from would love to raise $5,000. All ticket Throughout the year there are an The Deary Cancer Fund is an Bank. The D’Vine Wine Tasting North Stonington, Maugle Sierra sales will go to The Deary Memorial estimated five fundraising events organization through Day Kimball kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and is expected Vineyards of Ledyard, Sharpe Hill Cancer Fund, and there will also be that are put on to help raise money Hospital that aids people in the to last until 9 p.m. on Thursday May Vineyard of Pomfret, and Taylor opportunities for people to give for the cancer fund. Those events Quiet Corner who are suffering 3. Brooke Winery of Woodstock. monetary donations as well as pur- are dispersed throughout the year from cancer. All funds are used to “We thought it would be nice to chase raffle tickets for the four bas- and include Crusin’ for Cancer, help people in the community and Meryl E. Willett may be reached at bring back the wine tasting this kets. We have some really wonderful Celebrity Bartending Night, The are dispersed in many varying ways 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at year. My husband and I enjoy baskets that were donated this Gala, and now the Wine Tasting depending on the individual needs [email protected]. Connecticut wine tasting and really year,” said Gagnon. event. of those who apply for assistance.

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“Care in a Heartbeat” campaign, exceeding the provide opportunities for young people and $3 million fundraising goal needed to build a Legislators glad QVCC center on working adults to obtain the skills needed to new emergency department at Day Kimball serve the state’s vital manufacturing sector. Hospital, which is part of the Day Kimball bond agenda “Expanding QVCC’s programs in advanced Healthcare network. manufacturing and precision manufacturing “We’re overwhelmed by the outpouring of HARTFORD — Senate President Donald E. will be a huge boost to the region,” Johnson support and extremely thankful,” said Williams Jr. (D-Brooklyn) joined with state said. “The center will have a significant and pos- Pomfret resident Peter Deary, owner of Reps. Danny Rovero (D-Killingly), Mae Flexer itive impact on unemployment, and provide Sunnyside Farms and campaign co-chair with (D-Killingly) and Susan Johnson (D-Windham) opportunities for young people and working his wife, Kimberly Lane, APRN. “Though I’m to announce that funding for Quinebaug Valley adults to obtain the skills needed to serve our not surprised, it’s heartwarming to have the vital manufacturing sector.” Courtesy photo Community College’s proposed Manufacturing firsthand experience of individuals and busi- Technology Center — one of only three schools QVCC’s proposal includes tripling the size of nesses pulling together for the overall good of selected statewide — has been added to the its manufacturing lab space — which, combined Westview continues health the community.” March 30 State Bond Commission agenda. with the ongoing renovations of Harvard H. Deary explained that donations came from “The education and training provided by Ellis Technical High School, will create a criti- education series various sectors of the community. Following QVCC will ensure our residents are able to com- cal mass of manufacturing training space in is a breakdown of the $3,035,304.68 raised: pete not only for the jobs of the future, but for eastern Connecticut. The combined efforts of • Leadership, including some physician the precision manufacturing jobs that are avail- both these schools will lead to trained workers DAYVILLE — On Tuesday, April 10, (donations of $50,000 or more): $1,625,000; 54 able today in eastern Connecticut,” Williams ready to compete for 21st century jobs. Westview Health Care Center hosted The percent of the total raised. said. “QVCC’s partnership with Ellis Tech is an “Northeastern Connecticut needs opportuni- Importance of Long Term Health Care • Business and community: $848,792.68; 27 investment in a jobs pipeline aimed at preparing ties to train people in a field that has available Insurance, a community health education percent of the total raised. students for in demand manufacturing jobs and expansion opportunities, and manufac- program proudly presented by Gerardi • Physicians: $481,250; 16 percent of the total careers.” turing is certainly one of those areas,” said Insurance of Putnam and The Connecticut raised. The mission of the center will be to offer a Flexer. “As a proud alumnus of QVCC, I know Partnership for Long Term Care. • Day Kimball employees and volunteers: variety of credit and non-credit certificate pro- that this project is the right move for the school The program included information and $80,262; 3 percent of the total raised. grams for incumbent workers, displaced work- and the right move for the region.” discussion regarding the purchasing of To honor the largest contribution of ers, returning veterans, technical high school Housatonic Community College in long term care insurance, how long term $500,000 made by Steven and Marjolaine students and traditional college students. It will Bridgeport, QVCC in Killingly and Naugatuck care insurance can offset potential long Townsend of Brooklyn, the new emergency include a career-focused curriculum specifical- Valley Community College in Waterbury will term care costs, how to protect retirement department will be named the Townsend ly designed for entry-level employment and share $8.9 million to be used to finance the investments and how the Connecticut Emergency Medical Center. employment advancement in the evolving man- design, construction and equipping of space for Partnership for Long Term Care can add to Day Kimball Hospital’s emergency depart- ufacturing sector of eastern Connecticut. As new manufacturing technology programs. long range financial security. ment was constructed in 1970 and renovated part of the plan, the center will offer programs The Connecticut Partnership for Long in 1990. Originally designed to serve 18,000 designed to provide high school juniors and Term Care is a program of the State of patients per year, today over 30,000 people seek seniors with opportunities to explore career Connecticut that works in alliance with care there annually, with forecasts indicating paths in manufacturing. Additionally, the cen- the private insurance industry. It is a joint On-the-Go! the number growing even more over the next ter will coordinate personalized career place- effort by the State government and private few years. Though patient care remains at ment and mentoring programs. in the Quiet Corner industry to create an option to help indi- optimum levels, demand has made the space “Economic development and job creation are viduals plan to meet their future long term By Sarah obsolete. nothing without a workforce poised with the care needs without depleting all of their “The expansion and upgrading of our emer- necessary skills and training to enter the field,” assets to pay for care. Under the gency department is an important part of an Rovero said. “These centers will make the best Whether they are furry, feathered or finned, Connecticut Partnership, private insur- overall, systemic vision for Day Kimball,” use of funding and will ensure a consistent and our pets are part of the family. If you are look- ance companies competitively sell special explained Robert E. Smanik, FACHE, presi- productive partnership between manufacturing ing for a new pet, or if you are looking for ways long term care insurance policies. These dent and CEO, Day Kimball Healthcare. “We and the community colleges.” policies not only offer benefits to pay for to take care of the pets you already have, the continue to work hard in all aspects of our QVCC’s Manufacturing and Technology long term care costs in the home, assisted Quiet Corner is full of pet friendly businesses! operation to become the premier, integrated Center will allow the expansion of programs in living, adult day care or in a skilled nurs- medical services network for the benefit of all advanced manufacturing and precision manu- Children love animals and caring for a fami- ing facility, they also offer Medicaid Asset Northeast Connecticut residents.” facturing. QVCC already has strong partner- ly pet is a great way to teach responsibility. On Protection based on the amount of insur- ships with the manufacturing firms in this area. Saturday, April 28th, Amazing Animalz will ance an individual purchases. The center will have a significant and positive “We were impressed with the work that be hosting a Pet Information Session for Kids. impact on the region’s high unemployment, and the State of Connecticut has done to make Head down to 99 Commerce Avenue from these policies more comprehensive than a 12:00 to 2:00 pm and give your children the standard long term care policy,” said atten- opportunity to learn to care for their pets dees Don and Denise St. Onge. “We left while having fun. As a bonus, each child who understanding the elements of coverage Williamsville Landing attends will receive a FREE gold fish!See better and how it can benefit you and your family, should the need arise.” Amazing Animalz’ ad on the Be Active, Be “We were very excited to host Gerardi Healthy, Be Danielson page in this week’s Insurance and The Connecticut Open House Killingly Villager or call them at 860-412-9005. Partnership for Long Term Care Insurance Our four-legged family members can be a to talk about a subject that is very impor- Sunday, April 29, 2012, 1PM till 3PM lot of work, and many of us opt for a groomer tant to the community,” commented Westview Administrator David T. Affordable Luxury Condominiums to help keep our dogs neat and trim. Some Panteleakos. dogs can be a little skittish in certain environ- Features ments and Pomfret Pets offers professional Oversize Bedrooms, Double closets, Washer/Dryer grooming in a home environment.Tosched- DKH exceeds fundraising goal for Living room, dining room, Kitchen with granite counters, stainless ule an appointment, call Lorraine Patrie at new emergency department steel appliances, pantry and more. 860-963-2221 or see Pomfret Pets’ ad in the Oversize garage, Full basement can be finished Putnam, Thompson, and Woodstock Villagers PUTNAM — Donations came from each of the Choose your layout, flooring, counters, colors and more. at the beginning of each month! 13 towns that make up northeast Connecticut. Financing available, All FHA approved, Closing cost assistance. Having pets can be very therapeutic, and Support came from all the other New England Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage something as simple as observing a fish tank states — and from Florida, Louisiana, New Bernie Larivee 401-345-9792 can have calming benefits. Ballouville Jersey,New York, Missouri and Virginia. [email protected] People gave what they could, ranging from $2 Aquarium & Pets specializes in Tropical Fish to $500,000. Lis CT, RI, MA and Supplies. Visit their location at 252 Over the past 10 months, 930 individuals and Directions: 395 Dayville Exit, RT101 West to Upper Maple Rd. Right on State St. to Jessica Lane Ballouville Road and see their variety of fish, businesses donated a total of $3,035,304.68 to the equipment and more! See Ballouville Aquarium & Pet’s ad every week in the Killingly Villager or call them at 860-774- 3290! This Mother’s Day let her know how much she means to you... If you’ve been looking for a furry addition to your household, check out Puppy Palooza this Saturday, April 28th at Lucky Dogz Daycare World’s On May 11th, Villager Newspapers will run a special in Danielson! From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, visit page featuring messages to the special mom in your with four female and four male Purebred Photo Here Greatest lives. Send us a photo with 30 words of text or less German Shepherd puppies. All are between 8 Chains Mom! and we will create a personalized Mother’s Day and 14 weeks and range in price from $800 to Pendants message. A great way to say Thank You for the $1,200. All proceeds will go to support Mission For all you do & all you are wonderful things mom does throughout the year! Ready Mutts Dog Service Training. For more Earrings information, call 860-591-9663 or see Lucky Happy Mother’s Day For $25, your message will appear in the Killingly Bracelets Dogz’ ad on the Be Active, Be Healthy, Be Villager, Putnam Villager, Thompson Villager, Danielson page! Lucky Dogz Daycare is con- Love, your thankful family and Woodstock Villager. veniently located in the same building as Amazing Animalz—visit them this For more information or to place your message, contact us: Saturday! Haveawonderful weekend and week ahead. LLC 860-928-1818 See you in next week’s Villagers! 153 School St. Putnam [email protected] 860-928-4525 Sarah Mortensen [email protected] 158 Main St. Danielson *Deadline to submit your message is Thursday, May 3rd. 860-774-8093 860-928-1818 PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, April 27, 2012 • A5 Iceberg, ahoy! WHAT IS IT?

would guess that it’d be such a the ocean healthy so that such sur- thrill to be the first or one of the THE prises are always possible.” first people to spot a unique crea- (http://worldnews.msnbc.msn.com/_ Iture living in the natural world. EVERYDAY news/2012/04/23/11352521-all-white- Certainly, it’s fun to read about it, killer-whale-spotted-off-russias-east- and reassures our beliefs that nature ECOLOGIST coast?lite). will continually surprise us. Many scientists are pulling for what This morning I came across a news LIZ they call a “network” of saltwater story about an “Iceberg.” And it’s not ELLSWORTH reserves in that ocean area near about the kind of iceberg you think. Russia. Iceberg was spotted in This month, an all-white adult the Commander Islands in the Bering Russia’s biggest sea preserve. killer whale was seen again off the Sea. Biologists calculated the orca’s Scientific researchers explain their shores of Eastern Russia. You age by looking at the size of his dorsal reasoning: “Such a call is in response guessed it — this whale’s name is fin. The fin measures in at 2 meters to local overfishing in some areas, and Iceberg. Killer whales (Orcinus orca) high (6.6 feet). Orcas live in warm increased oil and gas exploration, are also known as orca whales, and water and cold-water seas. Some which poses a threat to marine mam- also sometimes called blackfish. This killer whales eat only marine mam- mals from increasing noise levels, CONTEST ENTRY FORM orca is about 16 years of age and trav- mals and others only fish. ship traffic and potential oil spills … els about the sea with 13 members of Researchers believe that Iceberg eats As noise levels increase, the ability of date of paper here his family, or pod. Researchers point only fish. whales to communicate over long dis- Deadline: insert date out that this is the first adult all-white Rightly, Erich Hoyt, co-director of tances may be compromised.” orca they’ve seen; only adolescents the Far East Russia Orca Project, What a unique creature Iceberg is. I My guess is:______have been spotted before. It’s possible pointed out, “In many ways, Iceberg is hope his habitat continues to be pro- that Iceberg is an albino, but in order a symbol of all that is pure, wild and tected since I look forward to hearing to confirm this, biologists would have much more about this orca. Last Week’s Answer: extraordinarily exciting about what is The Killingly Historical Society building. to see his eyes. out there in the ocean waiting to be Here’s to you, Iceberg! Iceberg was seen before in 2010 near discovered. The challenge is to keep Who wants $25 cash in their pocket? Anyone? The Villager has it to give. NEWS BRIEFS Enter ‘What is It?’ now for your chance to win! Name______to Grow Program,” said Carol Books for Babies’ delivers Howland, Day Kimball Healthcare Relay for Life nets $12K Address______vice president of patient services at DKH and chief nursing officer. She con- at auction State______Zip______Telephone#______tinued, “This partnership will pro- Please mail your entry form to the Villager Newspapers, PO Box 196, Woodstock, CT PUTNAM — Each of the approxi- vide colorful books on a regular CANTERBURY — Friday the 13th 06281, attn: Editor, or drop off to the office at Faire Place at 283 Route 169/171 in mately 550 babies born annually at basis to encourage early literacy for Woodstock, in front of the Woodstock Fairgrounds. You may also fax your entry to Day Kimball Hospital’s Burdick is considered bad luck but that our Northeast Connecticut families. superstition was proven wrong by (860) 928-5946. All photos are of sights seen in and around Brooklyn, Killingly, Putnam, Family Birthing Center now goes Read to Grow is the only statewide Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret and Eastford. Responses must identify the subject and home with a new children’s book, Relay For Life of Northeastern CT. organization that helps parents take On Friday,April 13, there were 130 where it can be seen. Answers will be given the following week in the Putnam Villager, thanks to a Books for Babies part- an active role in their children’s lit- Thompson Villager and Woodstock Villager. At the end of each month, all entry forms with nership between the hospital and lucky attendees at the 6th annual eracy development beginning at Goods and Services Auction. There the correct answer will be included in a random drawing. One lucky winner will receive the nonprofit organization Read to birth. We have received exceptional $25! One entry per person, please. Good luck! Grow. were more than 50 items in the feedback since its initiation from silent auction and 17 items in the Parents of newborns also receive our community families and look a literacy guide as part of this joint live auction. The success is proven those running many errands, forward to the positive outcomes as by the almost $12,000 raised for assembling basket items and much effort to foster children’s language we prepare our future learners.” and early literacy development, and Relay For Life 2012. The event was more. Relay For Life is an event What’s On Day Kimball Hospital is the 11th held at Wright’s Mill Farm in made successful by volunteers and to encourage reading aloud to Connecticut hospital to adopt Read Email babies from birth. Canterbury. The silent auction pre- this was proven many times in Your Mind? to Grow’s Books for Babies pro- ceded a wonderful buffet and this preparation for the Goods and First-year funding for the pro- gram. The program aims to gram at Day Kimball Hospital is was followed by the live auction and Services Auction. Friday the 13th Us! We’d Like to improve early literacy for dancing. not lucky? provided by an anonymous donor. Connecticut children by getting par- “We are extremely grateful to the As stated in the program for the This superstition will never be a Know. ents to read aloud to their babies evening, “Without the generous concern for Relay For Life of NECT, anonymous donor for their generos- from day one. ity in funding year one of Books for contributions received throughout which will be held May 19 and May Email us your The organization also provides the Relay For Life communities, we 20 at the Woodstock Fairgrounds. Babies at Day Kimball Hospital,” books for siblings of newborns as thoughts to: said Anthony DiLauro, Read to could not have had this phenomenal The Committee wants to remind well as for children in the greater event. Thank you for every gift cer- everyone in surrounding communi- Grow executive director. “Their community to make sure they have aminor@villager investment in early literacy devel- tificate, pizza, bottle of shampoo, ties that all are welcome to partici- books at home. pack of golf balls, basket of food, pate in Relay For Life and bringing newspapers.com opment will benefit children, their “Studies show in low-income families, the community and the kitchen item, carpet remnant, oil a lucky rabbits foot is not necessary. neighborhoods, children often have change and everything in between.” state, both now and in years to few if any books,” DiLauro said. come. They have paved the way for Everything in between included a Connecticut Voices for Children vacation week, a other potential donors in the area to reports that 21.5 percent of support this program by funding trip, landscaping Putnam’s children live in poverty. and much more. future years. And we are thrilled “Read to Grow is a resource for SMISSI that Day Kimball has embraced the Of course, all of AN ON these families.” this would not Globe R S program and so readily committed T Research suggests that early have been possi- to providing our service to parents exposure to a language-rich envi- and newborns in their birthing cen- ble with the many ronment can significantly improve volunteers who 405 E. Main Street ter.” cognitive and language develop- As part of the Books for Babies contacted mer- & A IR ment and school readiness. The chants and indi- (Rt. 131) Southbridge, MA UTO REPA program, maternity unit nurses National Commission on Reading have started talking to parents viduals for dona- has said that reading aloud by par- tions, those who about early brain and literacy devel- ents is the single most important opment, and the important benefits picked up dona- activity for building knowledge tions, others who CELEBRATING OUR 10TH YEAR ! of reading aloud to their babies. needed for later success in reading. “We are excited and grateful for provided printing Same Location Same Great Service the generous donation that has of the program allowed us to partner with the Read and prize list, Has Your Check Engine Light Been Coming On? 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Monday, April 30: Crunchy Hawaiian chicken wrap, seasoned chicken with sweet PMS announces third quarter honor roll pineapple and crunchy shredded vegetables, topped with poppy seed dressing, fresh toma- to and cucumber salad. PUTNAM — Putnam Middle School Sophia Glaude, Dekoda Gray, Justin Haynes, SECOND HONORS Tuesday, May 1: General Tso’s chicken, recently announced the honor roll students Connor Holloman, Rachel Hultzman, Allison lightly battered boneless chicken chunk for the third marking period. Lafortune,Tyler Langlois, Madison Laperle, Grade 6: Hayden Belliveau,Gage Benoit, tossed with a sweet and spicy sauce served Zachary Lavoie, Ashley Majowicz, Veronika Hailey Bocash, Hailie Brytowski, Brenden over vegetable lo mein, sunomono salad. PRINCIPAL’S LIST Mironova, Alyson Morris, Isabel Olsen, Gardner, Jaidyn Gillette, Natalie Ionkin, Wednesday, May 2: Soft shell tacos, sea- Connor Pellitier, Brendan Picard, Anastasia Aliceya Labonte, Colin LaCasse, Tyler soned beef with lettuce, tomato, cheese, gua- Grade 6: Aidan Ciquera, Doria Daviau, Piligian, Meghan Prunier, Keely Purdon, LaCasse, Monique Lefebvre, Abigail camole, salsa, corn, Spanish rice and beans. Morgan Foucault, Victor Krivosheev, Sophia Erica Rumsey, Nathan Sarachick, Benjamin Newman, Ericka Olsen, Mickenzie Olsen, Thursday, May 3: Buffalo chicken sliders, LeDuc, Brianna Long, Daniel Porcic, Hannah Smith, Nicole Steinbrick, Samantha Tilley. Christopher Plante, Isiah Sarsfield, spicy chicken tenders with cheddar cheese, Prestas. Grade 7: Robyn Alexander, Andrew Savannah St. Jean, Colin Tatsey, Kayla ranch dressing, bib lettuce and tomato, car- Grade 7: Zachary Cutler, Delia Hannon, Barylski, Skye Challinor, Molly Cumberland, Vanasse, Zachary Verrette, Nicole Wass. rot and celery sticks, sweet potato waffle Austin Harmon, Aylissa Kruger, Jozzlynn Zachary Davis, Angelica Desrosiers, Eric Grade 7: Dominic Bisson, Joshua Brodeur, fries. Lewis, Alysha Minaya-Torres, Conor Quinn, DesRosiers, Alyssa Espinosa, Maria Matthew DeCosta, Alexis DesChamps, Aaron Friday, May 4: Stuffed crust pizza, assorted Andrew Simmons. Fredette, Benjamin Heaney,Jasmyn Holman, Dumas, Anya Foley, Emma Gidman, Kayla fresh toppings, mixed greens salad, 100 per- Grade 8: Stacey Belliveau, Elyse Bergeron, Lauthell Labonte, Samantha Morowski, Harmon, Isiah Harris, Collin Heppe, Megan cent fruit juice. Magdalena Chzaszcz, Danielle Deojay, Alycia Normandin, Jaimie Parker, Lindsay Langlois, Keegan McOsker, Nicholas Miller, Hannah Desrosiers, Nicholas Foucault, Rylee Roberts, Alexis Saulnier, David Thompson, Rachel Morin, Saige Morin, Sonja Nichols, PUTNAM ELEMENTARY Hehir, Joseph Ionkin, Damien Morris, Hannah Twerdy. Krystal Parmentier, Sara Perreault, Alyssa Myriah Morris, Rebecca Pempek, Alyssa Grade 8: Dakota Anderson, Madison Bates, Peterson, Autumn Sargent, Hunter Stadig, BREAKFAST IN THE CLASSROOM Saxton, Samantha Stone, Emily Taft, Lydia Jon-Luc Cournoyer,Michael Davis, Scarlynn Veniamin Strukov, Angel Tanner, Hailey Tourtellotte. De Aza-Ortiz, Daron Diamond, Shannon Turner, Morgan Walker. Monday, April 30: Low fat chocolate chip Fagan, Benaiah George, Brevon Harmon, Grade 8: Lilly Allen, Shaun Becker, muffin, 100 percent fruit juice, milk. FIRST HONORS Reed Hopkins, Dylan Machado, James Jennifer Benoir, Brooke Bliss, Zachary Tuesday, May 1: Strawberry whole grain Morowski, Savanah Nichols, Cahan Quinn, Brennan, Sara Clifford, Kaitlin Fafard, pop tart, low fat mozzarella, cheese stick, Grade 6: Mitchel Barylski, Jason Becker, Caitlyn Reed, Cristiano Rovero, Briana Austin Holman, Mackenzie Livingston, fresh fruit, milk. Skylar Brousseau, Ashley Burke, Matthew Santiago, Gabrielle Simpson, Hope Leslie Mercedes, Kristen Moseley, Gabrielle Wednesday, May 2: Maple Burst’n, mini Careau, Lauren Carita, Scott Davagian, Thompson, Christopher Veins, Stephen Navedo, Ethan Nicol, Calli Tessier, Raina pancakes, 100 percent fruit juice, milk. Rayna Desrosiers, Tyler Fitts, Kerri Fulton, Wass. Tessier, Grace Wilson. Thursday, May 3: On-the-go breakfast cere- al with graham crackers, fresh fruit, milk. Friday, May 4: Whole grain bagel with cream cheese, 100 percent fruit, juice, milk. EDUCATION NOTEBOOK KID’S CAFÉ LUNCH Class of 2013. United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe. Twenty-nine Monday, April 30: Brunch at lunch, mini Killingly High School The purpose of the society is to recognize students turned in award winning perfor- pancakes with maple syrup, hash browns, and promote scholarship at the College. mances. side of scrambled eggs. KILLINGLY — Join us for a pig roast! Juniors and seniors who have attained a 3.5 • Harrison Chase of Pomfret, is a member of Tuesday, May 1: Wolf Meal – beef burgers, Saturday,April 28, 4-8 p.m., at East Killingly cumulative grade point average are invited to Pomfret School’s Class of 2013. On the Latin 3 plain or with cheese, fresh green leaf lettuce, VFW, North Road. apply for consideration. Acceptance into the Prose exam, Harrison earned a gold medal tomato, pickles, curly fries, fruit sherbet. Chain Saw Bear Carving – 4-5:30 p.m. society is based on evidence of academic and Summa Cum Laude status. Wednesday, May 2: Sweet and sour chicken Pig, corn, rolls – 5:30-7 p.m. achievement, of a pursuit of learning that • Rob Motley of Woodstock, is a member of – with a tangy orange sauce over vegetables, DJ – 7-10 p.m. extends beyond the classroom environment Pomfret School’s Class of 2013. On the Latin 3 fried rice with stir-fry vegetables. Sponsored by the KHS HBA Student and of an ability to communicate effectively Prose exam, Rob earned a silver medal and Thursday, May 3: Soft shell tacos, seasoned Chapter. Buy your tickets at the VFW on the through writing. Maxima Cum Laude status. beef with lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa, corn, day of event! $15 per person. Additionally,in order to be inducted into the • Taylor Sulik of Danielson, is a member of Spanish rice and beans. society, the student must be recommended by Pomfret School’s Class of 2013. On the Latin 3 Friday, May 4: Spaghetti and meatball, faculty both from the student’s major and Prose exam, Taylor earned Cum Laude status. wheat spaghetti, roasted vegetables, whole University of Massachusetts from outside of the student’s major. • Liam McGannon of Brooklyn, is a member wheat dinner roll. of Pomfret School’s Class of 2014. On the Latin Amherst 2 exam, Liam earned a gold medal and Summa WOLF’S DEN CAFÉ Cum Laude status. AMHERST, Mass. — Amanda Rayne Logee, Eastern Connecticut State PUTNAM MIDDLE SCHOOL • Peter St. Lawrence of Thompson, is a of East Woodstock, has been accepted into the member of Pomfret School’s Class of 2014. On National Society of Collegiate Scholars, a col- University Monday, April 30: Brunch at Lunch – Mini the Latin 2 exam, Pete earned Magna Cum lege honor society,based on her first semester pancakes with syrup, side of scrambled eggs, WILLIMANTIC — A number of Eastern Laude status. academic achievement at the University of hash brown patty. Connecticut State University students have • Connor Shea of Putnam, is a member of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she is major- Tuesday, May 1: Wolf meal – beef or veg- been participating in Pathways to Leadership, Pomfret School’s Class of 2015. On the Latin 3 ing in Japanese Language and Literature. etable burgers, plain or with cheese and a tiered student leadership program series. prose exam, Connor earned a gold medal and Membership in the National Society of bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, curley fries, The program has been developed based on Summa Cum Laude status. Collegiate Scholars is open only to first and fruit sherbet. *Order vegetables burgers Eastern’s Strategic Planning Initiative to second year college students in the top 20 per- ahead. enhance on-campus culture by providing lead- cent of their class with a GPA of 3.4 or above. Wednesday, May 2: General Tso’s chicken, ership training experiences for students. All Amanda is a 2011 graduate of Woodstock Upcoming Events at the Killingly lightly battered boneless chicken chunk Eastern students interested in developing Academy. Her parents, who reside in East tossed with a sweet and spicy sauce served leadership skills are invited to join the Woodstock are Jonathan Logee and Dr. Public Library over vegetable lo mein, vegetable spring roll, Pathways to Leadership program. Marsha Lavoie of Harrington Physician sunomono salad. • Brittany Miskell, ‘12, of Woodstock, is a • Downloadable Audio & eBooks at Killingly Services in Southbridge, Mass. Thursday, May 3: Soft shell tacos, seasoned participant of the Pathways to Leadership Public Library: Learn how to download free beef with lettuce, tomato, cheese, guacamole, program. Miskell’s major is Psychology. audiobooks or ebooks using our OverDrive salsa, corn, Spanish rice and beans. • Edward Straub ‘13 of Woodstock Valley, is service. Demonstrations will be held on Friday, May 4: Spaghetti and meatballs, Connecticut College a participant of Tuesday,May 1, from 2-3:30 p.m. and 5:30-7 p.m. wheat spaghetti, roasted vegetables, whole- • Nathan Grenier, ‘14, of Brooklyn, is a par- in the Community Room at Killingly Public NEW LONDON, Conn. — Molly Murphy, a wheat dinner roll. ticipant of the Pathways to Leadership pro- Library.Bring your device and valid Killingly member of the class of 2013 at Connecticut gram. Grenier’s major is Theatre. Public Library card for assistance. College and a resident of Woodstock, has been • Edward Straub ‘13 of Woodstock Valley, is Registration encouraged; 860-779-5383. selected to be the Housefellow of Connecticut a participant of the Pathways to Leadership • Free Computer Classes at Killingly Public “...they are very creativeÐ College’s Park House for the 2012-2013 acade- program. Straub’s major is Economics. Library: The following computer classes are mic year. Murphy was chosen from a highly being offered at Killingly Public Library: I love my ads to stand out...” competitive pool of applicants. WILLIMANTIC — Fourteen students from Email setup & troubleshooting - Friday, Murphy, a 2009 graduate of The Pomfret Susan Browning Eastern Connecticut State University were April 27, 2-4 p.m. School, is the daughter of David and Elizabeth inducted into the TriBeta Honor Society on Intro to Computers - Friday, May 4, 10 a.m.- Re/Max Acclaim Murphy of Woodstock. April 13. 12 p.m. Acclaim (508)832-6888 ext. 234 Housefellows play a vital role in the opera- Nadine Menard, ‘12, of Woodstock, was one Intro to Computers - Wednesday, May 9, 2-4 tions of Connecticut College’s residential sys- of the inductees. 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Together they made a nau- always trying to steal Salomey away Blues, Mother Goose, Tundra, Gil, ROBIN Mammy for secretly stealing and eat- seous drink called Kickapoo Joy because, according to cap, she was the Zita and Shoe just don’t do it for me. ing preserved turnips. The focal point Juice, of which I’ll omit the ingredi- last of that rare breed, Hammus I’m even turned off by the longest RELAYS of the strip revolved around the ents for the sake of your stomach. Alabammus. And for variety and to comic strip of all, meaning Blondie. desire of beautiful, blond Daisy Mae Then there was big, brawny make the story interesting was an It’s getting to be too much high-tech ALAN Scragg to catch Abner on Sadie Earthquake McGoon who could lick Abner look-alike named Gat Garson for me. My peers and I were raised on Hawkins Day, now a yearly Dogpatch anybody except Abner. Pretty but who occasionally fled from prison and a comic page diet of Abbie ‘N’ Slats, SANDERSON event. She did get him eventually and dirty Moonbeam McSwine dwelled landed in Dogpatch thus confusing Joe Palooka, Dixie Dugan, Buz they had a son called Honest Abe. with the pigs. City slicker Bet A everybody. Sawyer and Superman. chose a day and a race for all eligible Until the bitter day when Abner was Million Bashy somehow only lost to I could go on and on. But I’m sure But apart from laughing at Donald bachelors for his daughter Sadie to forced to wed Daisy Mae, his chief country bumpkin Abner.Since cousin your readers will get the comic pic- Duck, my favorite was L’il Abner (the chase for a husband. Well, she caught role model was a stupid detective Weak Eyes never got glasses he was ture. My contemporaries will only tallest one in the community) drawn one and the idea also caught on with named Fearless Fosdick with his usu- forever walking off cliffs and endan- need their memory. Such memories by Al Capp. I wasn’t an admirer of several colleges. Then there was the ally bullet-holed body cast in the guise gering his life. remain intact. Most likely L’il Abner Capp’s personal life but he sure had a contest Capp devised in the late 40s for of Dick Tracy. Yet, Fearless proved Another fabulous personage was might’ve said, “As any fool kin plainly fertile imagination. In fact, a couple of someone to come up with a hideous Abner’s undoing. Because he always Marrying Sam who did an entire bur- see!” Capp’s inspirations wove themselves picture of the ugliest girl in the world did what his idol chose to do, Abner lesque performance for any couple Codicil: Who was the wife of into our society ranks. called “Lena the Hyena.” The win- had to get married when Fearless did. getting married willing to part with 25 Charles Lindbergh? Take Sadie Hawkins Day for exam- ning drawing was, of course, gross. Mammy insisted upon it and nobody cents for the privilege. In addition, I ple. It seems the founder of Dogpatch, For most of the strip, Abner lived ever contradicted this lady.No way! remember Available Jones who had Alan Sanderson is a 30-year resident where Abner lived, was appalled that alone with his two-fisted Mammy There were several other unforget- the remedy for any physical or emo- of Connecticut who lives in Danielson. no man had ever wished to court his Yokum (Pansy Hunks) and his faint- table characters created by Capp. Like tional ailment if it was considered His writings have appeared in numer- daughter. So this fellow Hawkins Hairless Joe (all of his face was hairy affordable. I also can’t forget the ous publications. Top tips from readers

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508-909-4111 or email: [email protected] A8 • Friday, April 27, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER A journey P.O. Box 196, Woodstock, CT 06281 into the TELEPHONE: (860) 928-1818 FAX: (860) 928-5946 Opinion and commentary from the Quiet Corner WWW.VILLAGERNEWSPAPERS.COM OPINION past FRANK G. CHILINSKI PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER veryone has ancestors, ADAM MINOR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR my mother would say. EDITOR E Here we go again — but where are we going? She saw no reason for people to spend time researching EDITORIAL To the Editor: appears to be inefficiency. their family trees nor did she Please know that I am sincere in responding to last As a small business property owner, as well as per- think it was appropriate to week’s editorials ‘Here We Go Again’ and ‘Cost of sonal property owner, I definitely share the concerns revel in the achievements of Living in Woodstock’ by Dave Richardson and of those who care about their taxes, especially the one’s antecedents. Her attitude Noreen Kellner, respectively. elderly — the ranks of whom I join shortly! However, would have been that we all Positively As a small business property owner, resident, and there is property tax relief available from the state have good and bad in our back- personal property owner in Woodstock struggling to for the disabled and those 65 and over who meet cer- grounds and what matters is make ends meet, I share many of the concerns raised tain income qualifications. It is called the how well you live your own in these two articles. ‘Homeowner’s Tax Relief Program’. life. negative I am, simply stated, in a quandary over Prop 46. I I struggle with the issues raised by Prop 46, a two- One branch hope that others, like I, will explore any available sentence ordinance adopted in 1979. I’d like to think of her family, information promoting Prop46, as well as any infor- that both sides would encourage a civil discourse in however, is so f you are a regular reader of this column, mation from Fix46.com. We teach our children at revisiting this ordinance that affects all of us and so well docu- you must know by now there is a topic I Northwood Childcare, that civil discourse is the way many facets of town government – including the edu- mented that usually don’t touch with a 10-foot pole — to resolve differences. And when those differences cation of our children and the upkeep of our beauti- we have a Ipolitics. can’t be resolved, we need to learn to live, civilly,with ful town. small book That’s by design. those differences. While we do that, let’s continue to I look forward to joining Dave Richardson, Noreen that covers First of all, my thoughts and get some more, accurate information about what Kellner and many others in learning as much as we everyone beliefs on politics are my own, Prop 46 is doing, and not doing. I am a firm believer can about all of the effects of Prop 46, as we consider from the and interfere in no way with in using accurate information to inform decisions modifying it. Knowledge is power. 1630’s until that are mine, and yours, to make. I have added my e- “Woodstock’s Proposition 46 what goes in this newspaper. NANCY WEISS about 2000. I This paper has plenty of letter mail to the list of Fix46.com, and would gladly do the Adopted: December 8, 1979 (598 Yes: 594 No) could seek writers that know way more same for proponents of Prop 46. Effective: December 27, 1979 out countless about the ins and outs of gov- As a professional educator, I intend to promote Resolved, the Town shall limit the increase in the distant cousins, but I have only sound fiscal policies that further the growth in town’s combined annual budget to revenue generat- ernment than I do. I’ll readily never bothered and only one educational excellence for our children. This will ed by growth in the Grand List, in State and Federal admit that. I’ll leave political has contacted me. I signed up enhance our community,the future of Woodstock, as assistance, and in other income, except for increases, statements to all of you — we for a genealogy course at the well as our property value. I certainly understand voted upon by town meeting, necessary to cover debt are blessed to have writers from Killingly Public Library, to all positions on the political the issue that Noreen Kellner points out about service on legal obligations, court judgments against THE MINOR reach my father’s Welsh family spectrum! increased mil rates versus lower property values and the town, State mandated programs and emergency instead. ETAILS It’s not that I have anything what the future may have in store, if, and when, prop- expenditures. D The class is an example of personal against any particular erty values increase, though I know mil rates can be In the event of property revaluation, the actual the popularity of genealogical politician. I really don’t. I’ve adjusted, down or up, accordingly. I also know that dollar increase in the combined town budget shall be ADAM MINOR met with a lot of them, and real- there are certain state mandates that preclude the limited to the dollar amount of increase in the pre- research. Whether one sub- ly do like all of them as people, town from discretionary spending. The issue of par- ceding year’s budget or the average amount of scribes to on-line programs and I really don’t envy their jobs. From what I tially filled buses, which Mr. Richardson raised last increase over the preceding three years, whichever such as Ancestry.com, which have seen, heard and observed, it can be pretty week, is one of these. State statutes require a seat on is lower.” can also be accessed at public thankless sometimes. It’s more than that, too. the bus be provided for each school age child libraries, or digs through fami- ly papers, Bibles or interviews Sometimes, their jobs are just downright hostile. whether or not they ride the bus. Unfortunately,state JON BAKER older relatives, genealogy is But there’s one aspect of politics that bugs me mandates like this mean that funds that might be bet- WOODSTOCK more than anything, and I just can’t help but talk ter spent on direct education must be used on what big business. Some even claim about it, because as I get older and go through it is second only to gardening more and more elections — both local and nation- as a hobby. Regardless of al — this one thing is a growing plague, and as an The real truth about Agenda 21 where it ranks as a pastime, editor at a newspaper, it just bugs me. genealogical research takes What’s with all the negativity? To the Editor: Mr. Day states that many “conservatives” are now effort. I’m talking about negative campaign ads — you In response to Mr. John A. Day Jr., of Woodstock touting it as a gateway to a global government built Our instructor, an experi- know the ones — “[Insert Name Here] has failed Valley, and his letter to the editor dated March 30, on a radical doctrine of secular environmentalism enced genealogist, showed us you as [Insert Government Position Here] and this unfortunately reflects a lack of knowledge of communism. I say to you Mr. Day,aside from affil- that in some ways the research here’s why: [Insert atrocious, inhumane, evil about Agenda 21, shared by far too many people. iation to any party, that is exactly what this plan is is a bit like reading a mystery actions against mankind here].” Agenda 21 is no longer a theory. about, and if you had taken the time to read and novel and following the clues. Now,I know there is nothing particularly wrong Mr. Day states, “The simple fact is that U.N. comprehend Agenda 21, directly from the United My classmates and I gave her with negative campaign ads — I just think they’re Agenda 21 is a non-binding blueprint for sustainable Nations web site and still believe that it is a bunch of our full attention and then annoying. As far as I am concerned, these kinds of development crafted at a United Nations Conference “hooey,” all I can say is I feel sorry for you. began working on the bank of negative ads are nothing more than desperate held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.” You state that “regular people face being distract- computers a librarian had attempts to deflect attention. This is not completely true. ed from the real issue of potential environmental fired up for us. I found my Wouldn’t money be better spent extolling the Agenda 21 is non-binding until it is adopted and catastrophe by those who have much to gain by Welsh ancestors with a few virtues of your own campaign, rather than drag- implemented by our local government, at which deregulation and a laissez-faire attitude toward pro- clicks. ging your opponent(s) through the mud? time it becomes a contract and binding. The people tection of the environment.” Thirty Italian American There is nothing wrong with expressing your have really no say in this so called “blueprint.” They Speaking for myself and many other “regular” families in Putnam are well opinion — but generally, voters are smart and hold “visioning” workshops, which are infiltrated people I know, this is not the case at all. We care very documented due to the work of savvy, let them make up their own minds on the with UN Agenda felicitators; people are made to deeply for our environment, and Agenda 21 will not members of the Aspinock issues. believe that these workshops are intended for the affect the elite directly as they will not be the ones Historical Society, which pro- I don’t know, it just seems cheap to me. people to be part of the plan and design of their com- forced out of their rural homes into the highly-con- duced a binder completed in Think about it like this — two runners are at the munity. This is nothing but a lie, these workshops centrated, heavily-controlled urban clusters, i.e., 2010 by Fabiola Cutler. Ms. starting line of a 100-meter dash. The gun shoots, give them the insight to their opposition, (Delphi “human settlements” (500 inhabitants per acre). Cutler and Louise Pempek and the athletes blast off the starting line, neck in Technique) the plan has already been decided and When my husband and I purchase our ranch on 80 researched Polish families. Six neck, and at the midway point, they are virtually agreed to by our bureaucratic politicians who could acres here in Southern California we made an women are currently complet- tied. All of sudden, one of the runners sticks out care less about its people, all their thoughts are on investment into our future, only to have it rendered ing the story of Franco his foot and trips the other, sending him to the the federal funding that comes with the adoption of worthless by our own government and the United Americans in Putnam, by far ground tumbling, injured, so that he can stroll to Agenda 21. Nations, consuming our entire property into “habi- the largest single ethnic group. the finish line. Agenda 21 was developed over a period of time, tat cells” placing higher value in the rat and toad It covers lineage with early To me, that’s the effect of a negative ad. Of and is traced back to the United Nations Conference over a mere human. We are smart enough to under- photos up to nearly the present course, I know negative ads are not cheating (I’m on the Environment in 1972, which identified “envi- stand the big picture here, and it has nothing really day. What a great contribution not that naïve), and I know some of the shadier ronmental protection” as the world’s greatest prob- to do with the rat or toad, their ‘best available” sci- to the history of the town and actions taken by some politicians deserve to be lem. This created the United Nations Environmental ence be damned. Just take a look at the Stephens our region. made known — but overtly negative ads just feel Program, which was followed by Presidents Nixon’s Kangaroo rat documents that take up a 40’ trailer When my mother’s family wrong. To me, a man or a woman’s character executive order that created the EPA. and tell me that this is a necessary and good cause tree was being updated, I filled should be enough to win an election, and if you (Environmental Protection Agency). for our hard earned money. in the names and birth dates of can’t think of anything you can tell your support- In 1976, the United Nations held the Conference on Mr. Day, you ask, “who stands to gain if people three relatives who were adopt- ers as to why they should vote for you — and Human Settlements signed by the United States, believe this story?” Personally, gain is not the issue, ed. It felt odd knowing that the instead pour out venom on your opponent — which proclaimed that “Public control of land use the issue being will the American people wake up compiler, whom I have never maybe you should be rethinking your decision to is…indispensable.” In 1983 came the creation of the and educate themselves to realize the big picture and met, would put at little (a) by run. United Nation World Commission on Environment take our great United States Republic back to where their names. When she sent me I’ll probably get some flak for this line of think- and Development. In 1987 the commission issued its it once was in the hands of We the People! My the completed volume, I never ing — feel free to let me have it — but why do final report called “Our Common Future.” This response to you in regards to storing our American politicians always have to take the low road? report produced and defined the concept of the term Assets in a foreign country.No thank you, I chose to shared it with them. It certain- Is the high road so bad? And is the victory in the “Sustainable Development,” “Development that fight for the right to keep them right here at home ly reflected the facts of their end worth it if you had take the low road to get meets the needs of the present without compromis- where they belong! biological lineage, but it there? ing the ability of future generations to meet their seemed to put them outside the family that loves them. own needs.” In 1992 Agenda 21, a 40-chapter, 300-page JANICE CHAMPION I will subscribe to the most Adam Minor may be reached at 860-928-1818, ext. document spelled out in detail, was signed and RIVERSIDE COUNTY,CALIFORNIA 109, or by e-mail at adopted by 179 nations. popular genealogy website [email protected]. because it is the quickest way to trace my father’s family. Most of us in the class felt that How are you being represented? if I don’t do the work, no one SOUND OFFS To the Editor: his constituency,as is Selectman Barney Seney.Both will and the information will I agree with Mr. Falzarano’s sentiment in a recent Selectman Smith and Selectman Seney have been be lost. I didn’t know either edition of the Villager — It is “time to come to the bringing town issues to the forefront during the Welsh grandparent, although I plate as one team and hit a home run for Putnam.” Selectmen’s meetings — beginning with questions visited their hometowns, and Sounding off on The analogy makes sense, given Mr. Falzarano’s that illuminated how the state and federal grant my daughters didn’t know my affinity for sports, although I find the analogy inap- process is (and is not) working for the town. Other parents, so the linkages are Putnam budget needs propriate since it trivializes the significance of the topics brought to the table by the Republican spread rather thin. issues facing Putnam. This is not a game. Selectmen include the status of the new tech park, If I finish the research, I’ll SOUND OFF: Mr.Falzarano may not be aware that in January of the building of the YMCA, and most recently, the take my daughters to Wales to Today I am sounding off about the Putnam pro- this year, Doug Cutler Jr. was recommended by the capital expenditure items in the proposed town bud- visit the old stomping grounds posed town budget. Republican Town Committee to fill a vacancy on the get. of our ancestors. I’m sure The fact that the taxpayers are saying loudly Board of Finance, yet was passed over by Mayor With these types of issues in mind, please consid- they’d rather we came from that we do not want to pay $50,000 for a low-pro- Peter Place in favor of someone else. It seems the er attending a selectmen’s meeting and see how you, Paris, but northern Wales will file dump truck, there is no need of it. They have mayor didn’t want to “play,” regardless of the sever- as a taxpayer, are being represented in the Town of have to do. enough toys at the Putnam highway garage — al statements made by Mr. Place after the election Putnam. We can all be proud of that they don’t need more. that he wanted to work with Mr. Cutler in the future. fact that America is a nation of $50,000 going to St. Marie Greenhalgh ball field As for Mr. Falzarano’s comments pertaining to KIMBERLY GILBERT immigrants. As I looked at the it is not the time either for that. We have spent Selectman John Smith, he is actively representing PUTNAM census records, the immigra- enough in recreation. tion papers, and the names and Let’s fix the library,which is definitely in need ages of my paternal ancestors, with needing a new roof. The people that are I felt a sense of pride at being working at the library are workers, they care and Help keep Owen Bell trails clean connected to a 38 year-old cou- they work hard. They do deserve to have a better To the Editor: other park and trail areas, but none for Owen Bell ple with three children, who building than that. I’d like to invite all those who walk or bike the Trails. hopped on a ship to make a We do not need to give the same departments wooded trails in Owen Bell Park, Dayville, to bring I’d also like to remind all who use these trails to new life in Vermont. There is money year after year for more toys for the town gloves and trash bags to help clean the litter and dispose of litter and trash in the receptacles located nothing extraordinary about highway department, or for more expensive ball trash accumulated there. in the main park area. We’re lucky to have such a them, except that they made it. fields, or whatever, recreation fields for the recre- While the playgrounds and ball fields are always nice park, let’s keep it nice. With a little training and a ation department. These things have to stop and very clean, thanks to park workers, the trails have computer anyone can retrace get under control. The citizens are speaking and become quite messy with debris. I’ve noticed articles JUDY KRAMER their ancestors’ journey and they are going to be speaking a lot louder. in the newspapers promoting Earth Day clean ups of DAYVILLE celebrate their gumption. PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, April 27, 2012 • A9 Fishing derby fun in the rain in Rotary Park

PUTNAM — The Rotary Fishing Derby said MacLaren. drew more than 80 participants despite the The prize for smallest fish went to Emily rain Sunday, April 22. The derby was held on St. Martin; the prize for largest fish went to the Quinebaug River by Rotary Park in David Mynahan (age 5 and under, 7.62-pound Putnam, allowing for fishermen ages 3-15 to carp); Daniel Pratt (age 6-9, 9.56-pound carp); participate. Prizes were given for biggest, lit- Cody Cheever (age 10-12, 2.77-pound carp); tlest, and most fish caught in three separate and Josh Knoll (age 13-15, 10.5-ounce catfish). categories. Derby Chairman Ian MacLaren Most Fish Caught prize went to Hayden said the event is a great opportunity for mem- Field (3); Jose Ruiz (3); and Cody/Nick bers of the community to come out and enjoy Cheever (2). the day together. Highest Total Weight (all categories): “Even though it’s raining, this community Second prize, Hayden Field; First Prize, event is still turning out to be very success- Daniel Pratt. ful, and it’s nice to see such a great turn out,”

Ben Kipp photo Ben Kipp photo Kayden Lopez, of Eastford, is getting his fishing Mark Lefebvre III participates in his fourth fishing pole ready. derby.

Meryl E. Willett photo Fishing off of the bridge.

Meryl E. Willett Fish after being caught in the Quinebaug River.

Ben Kipp photo A youngster fishes while his grandfather watches in Sunday’s Putnam Fishing Derby.

Ben Kipp photo A slew of people positioned themselves on the rocks near the water during Sunday’s Putnam Fishing Derby.

Meryl E. Willett photo Fishing Derby Chairman Ian MacLaren and fellow Rotarian Peter Benoit.

Meryl E. Willett photo Meryl E. Willett photo Waiting for the winners to be announced. Kolby Cole, 11, of Putnam, catches a fish.

Meryl E. Willett photo Meryl E. Willett photo Laura Desjardin, 8, of Plainfield, enjoys her second derby and a hot dog. Daniel Pratt is the grand prize winner! A10 • Friday, April 27, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER Quiet Corner celebrates opening day of fishing season

Anglers from all over the Quiet Corner got their rods and reels in order last weekend as Saturday,April 21 marked opening day of the fishing season. Around town, many fisher- men talked about more “waiting” than “catching,” but the weather made the day well worth it.

Kerensa Konesni photos Fishing at the Fabyan Dam in Thompson, residents Seth and John Griggs said they had better luck earlier in the day in Putnam.

ILEFT: t’s called “dedication.” Jared Hibbard posed by his custom rod rack, mounted to the hood of his car.

While the river was recently stocked with trout for the season, smallmouth bass were the fish biting Saturday, according to two local fishermen.

Residents Tim Poirier and Cole Sheldon reported “good fishing” on the shores of Roseland Lake in Woodstock

Low water levels due to the lack of rain this spring made for difficult fishing on opening day.

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Bragging rights went to 14-year-old Eric Chausse, of Thompson, who caught three trout in rapid succession, to the chagrin of several seasoned fishermen nearby.

Maynard Hill, of Thompson, kept a close watch on his poles in the Quinebaug, due to a prevalence of carp in the area.

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The best thing to do is not fire,” he said, “but before they know it, what burn there,” he said. “A lot of people walk March and April, the area has been slightly light any fires at all.” was a controlled illegal burn has become an away from those fires, because they think drier than usual — resulting in several severe Turning an eye to Thompson, Quinebaug out-of-control illegal burn.” they’re out when they aren’t.” brushfires that have touched off in Fire Department Chief Steve Bodreau said According to Putnam Fire Marshal Norm Burning brush in Putnam, he said, isn’t Massachusetts and Connecticut. that fire activity has not been a problem in Perron, residents within the city limits need even necessary in a town where brush is DEEP Spokesman Dennis Schain said that his borough specifically, but he has seen the to be aware of the impact a fire can have in a picked up when placed at the curb. even though the northeastern corner of the impact of the dry conditions regionally. densely populated area. While the rain has helped to lower brush- state recently received rainfall, residents “Last year, the conditions were such that “We’ve had some situations in Putnam, fire danger levels – like Schain – Perron says should hold off on burning brush — especial- we hardly went to any,” he Bodreau said. even though it’s been a ‘Red Flag day’ we’re not quite out of the woods yet. ly until the region sees more of the wet stuff. “Brush fires haven’t been unusually high for throughout most of New England the last few “I will not issue a permit yet because it is “Don’t burn anything,” was Schain’s us here, but nearby in Massachusetts it has weeks,” he said. “Even as of Saturday, I got still reasonably windy, and it is expected to advice earlier this week. “We need a good been extremely busy. We did see one large called out by dispatch because somebody had rain again soon,” said Perron. “DEEP says soaking to really get out of dry conditions.” brushfire here in the Quaddick area at the a outside fire at a party.” you can’t burn when it’s raining, snowing or Schain noted that winter weather patterns end of March.” With flames at least 10 feet in the air,Perron overcast because it keeps the smoke down have had a wide reaching effect in the area. Bodreau said that people need to use com- said the fire was “excessive” but when he told and becomes an air quality problem.” “Conditions are dry, which can lead to mon sense, particularly when burning brush that to the homeowner, the person replied All three men asked that residents follow fires,” he said. “With the lack of snow this or scrap wood — as well as obtaining the nec- that it was “going to rain tomorrow.” the rules and use extreme caution, even with winter and lack of rain this spring, water lev- essary permits from the town, so that fire per- “Well ‘tomorrow’ is not ‘today,’” said a permit to burn brush, in the future. els are unusually low. The temperature of the sonnel are alerted in advance to any potential Perron. “People need to understand that.” “You’d think with severe fires that have water is up as well, which is causing some fire danger. Under DEEP regulations, Perron said taken place in the area, people would pay issues for fish. Boaters have also been affect- “Town regulations are in place for a rea- nobody is to burn brush without a permit; a attention,” said Perron. ed by the lower water levels.” son,” Bodreau said. “You need to check with fire needs to be a reasonable distance from According to Schain, hikers and campers the burning officer the Daily Forrest Fire wood lands; timber and stumps should not be Kerensa Konesni may be reached at 860-928- need to continue to use extreme caution Conditions on the day you want to burn, and included with the brush; a hose must be locat- 1818 ext. 110, or at kerensa@villagernewspa- throughout the state when lighting fires. get a permit.” ed nearby the fire and people can only burn pers.com. “The fire danger is high through May But there are some people who don’t follow on a property where they reside. That last because of atmospheric conditions,” he said. First Friday events ready to return on May 4

“It was easier to get art vendors a key factor since all money raised to give to First Fridays, which The First Fridays will run FRIDAYS this year compared to last year, and is used to put on the First Friday shows a lot of community support, straight through the summer and continued from page A1 some musical acts are beginning to events. and that’s really nice,” said Condon. fall, and end in December. seek us out as well. We’re trying to Condon said that fundraising was In addition to hoping for good “We invite everyone from the also have a Beer and Wine Garden let more people in; I mean, most of successful this year and added that weather, Condon said there will be community to see what Putnam has that will be run by Jessica the musical acts we have you would many businesses were willing to an artist talk at Saw Mill Pottery, to offer, and that is a wonderful cre- Tuesday’s. There will be more have to pay $20 to go see in Boston step forward and help to sponsor and those who come out can see fea- ative community — and that is what artists and vendors then what we and we have them coming to the events. He stated that more tured artists at Silver Circle Gallery we are trying to promote,” said had last year too,” said Condon, Putnam where you can see them for money was raised this year com- and at Glimpse of Gaia. Osbrey. who added that the success of last free on the street,” said Condon. pared to last year. “It will be bigger and better then year’s events has generated atten- The First Friday Committee “Considering the down economy last year, and it’s the most exciting Meryl E. Willett may be reached at tion from local artists and vendors meets year-round and recently fin- and all the things people are being thing happening in town so don’t 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at who are now reaching out to ished a fundraising effort, which as hit up for, people were still willing miss it,” said Condon. [email protected]. become part of First Fridays.

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This engaging homage to the David S. Hopcroft as Willie Clark by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets ‘Sunshine Boys’ at tradition of vaudeville opens May and Ernest White as Al Lewis. are available at Wonderland 4 and runs for three weekends. Branden Grant appears as Clark’s Books, 120 Main Street and Bradley Playhouse Performances are May 4, 5, 11, long-suffering nephew Ben. Mary Victoria Station Café, 91 Main 12, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and May Dolan is the nurse, Sarri Street, both in Putnam. Tickets PUTNAM — Once again, 6, 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are Patterson plays the registered are also available at the door, but vaudeville takes the stage at the $17 for adults and $14 for seniors nurse, Craig Mortensen is Eddie patrons are encouraged to make historic Bradley Playhouse when and students. and the part of the patient is reservations. All seating is gener- the Theatre of Northeastern The TNECT production is played by Mike Gallo. al admission. Connecticut presents the memo- directed by Nicholas Magrey,who Reservations may be made with ries, miseries and laughs of Neil is assisted by Paul Neuhardt. The a major credit card online at Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys.” Sunshine Boys are played by www.the bradleyplayhouse.org or Courtesy photos A12 • Friday, April 27, 2012 PUTNAM VILLAGER SPORTS Alexander the ‘total package’ for Putnam baseball team BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP times. Who’s on first, who’s up — it’s really much as I can.” the team and is an extension of him. SPORTS CORRESPONDENT complicated.” Hehir feels that as intense a player “He’s a great team leader,” said Hehir. PUTNAM — Jesse Alexander would be The most impressive stat from the catch- Alexander is, he’s equally cool under pres- “He’s been consistent playing baseball and I classified as a jack-of-all-trades for the er’s position isn’t that he gets the liberty to sure. thought it would be fair to the juniors to let Putnam High School baseball team. Not even call the game, it’s more like keeping the “He doesn’t get excited, he doesn’t get flus- them be captain.” halfway through the season, Alexander has opposing team’s base-runners in check. tered, I put him in as pitcher one game we Alexander is as consistent at the plate as he pitched, played shortstop and has even been “I think he’s thrown out and picked off at were down and he just went lights out one, is in the field and attributes it to the work he the team’s starting catcher. least eight runners so far this season,” said two, three,” said Hehir. “He’s just an all- put in during the off-season. “I could put him anywhere, even in the out- Hehir. “He’s got an incredible arm, he’s got a around great athlete.” “Last summer I played Legion baseball for field, and I’d know that he would do well,” gun for an arm, and he’s not that big of a As a junior Alexander has been named as the first time and I know it helped me out,” he said Putnam head coach Chris Hehir. “He’s kid.” one of the team captains along with Gunnar said. “I worked a lot harder on last season that versatile, I think his best position is Alexander has contributed in each of the Andersen and Albert Bruso. and it’s paid off this year.” catcher.” three wins so far this season. On the pitching “The younger kids look up to me and follow His coach likes the fact that he continues to Although Alexander has played multiple mound, Alexander has earned one win and my lead,” said Alexander. “The younger kids work hard no matter where he plays or hits positions, he prefers calling the game from two saves. know who to come to for help and it’s a great in the lineup. behind the plate. “I’m just trying to do my job,” he said. “I’ve feeling that I can be a coach on the field. I got “I think he’s one of the most consistent hit- “It’s the most challenging position on the pitched five games so far this season and I’m a captains role last season so I’m sort of ters we have in the lineup,” said Hehir. “He’s field,” he said. “As a catcher I have to be 1-1 starting this season. I’m just playing the accustomed to it. I’m glad I’m a captain.” very productive at the plate. I don’t know how aware of what’s going on, on the field, at all game I love and trying to help people out as Coach Hehir feels Alexander represents much more I can boast about him. He’s just Former PSA standout Faucher returns to lead Assie to play at American Tri-Town American International College Legion baseball team Joseph Lindley, ued improvement in the ing two seasons as an BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP recruit some of my kids. I think the SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Executive Committee sec- past two summers. The assistant. He’ll be assisted style of play fits Oscar, and AIC is in retary for the Tri-Town players have demonstrated by Joe Barbour and John PUTNAM — On Thursday, April a great conference. I know coach American Legion Baseball remarkable chemistry, Marquis. 19, Putnam Science Academy power Art…he is extremely excited to have Program, announced that especially since we draw “Our coaching staff forward Oscar Assie signed a four- Oscar.” Paul Faucher of North our players from many dif- relates well and we all Assie is pursuing a career in the year scholarship to play basketball Grosvenordale is return- ferent schools,” said bring different baseball medical field, whether it end up at American International College ing for his third season at Faucher. experience to the team. being sports medicine or biology, in Springfield, Mass. the helm of the senior This summer Tri-Town This bodes well as we work “I’m looking forward to it and it’s and felt AIC gave him the best team. Faucher, who’s been will play a 30-game sched- together to bring the pro- going to be a fun year,” said the 6- chance to pursue his future aspira- with the program for nine ule in the 11-team Zone VI, gram to the next level,” foot-5 Assie. “I’m really looking for- tions. seasons, brings a solid which this season has noted Faucher about the ward to playing for coach Art “Academically it is a good fit and baseball background to the added Willimantic as its Tri-Town staff. Luptowski. I’m excited about play- that’s what I’m looking for,” said head coaching position. newest entry. Other teams Despite struggling for ing college basketball. I don’t have Assie. “I felt they can give me a good include local nines from victories in recent seasons, to stress out about school anymore. Courtesy photo academic base.” A graduate of I’m really excited about next year.” Oscar Assie, a one- Last season Assie was second on Marianapolis Prep School Danielson, Plainfield and the Tri-Town program has During high school — where he year standout basket- the Mustangs in blocks, led the team where he played four years Griswold with the Zone produced four former play- played in Bridgeport — Assie was ball player for Putnam with 7.5 rebounds per game and fin- of varsity baseball, stretching to the New ers who are playing in the recruited by AIC, but he had doubts Science Academy ished third on the team in scoring Faucher has also served London, Waterford and college ranks. Ross about going straight to college. He last season, has with 12.1 points per game while help- Tri-Town as the junior Niantic area. The season Lincoln is an outfielder at decided to go the post-graduate signed a scholarship ing PSA finish with a 20-9 record. squad head coach for two opens on June 12 and Franklin Pierce route playing for PSA one season to to continue playing “He felt like they really wanted seasons as well as three stretches through July 21. University, David St. hopefully earn a Division 1 scholar- hoops at American him,” said Esponosa. “He got a lot seasons as assistant. Prior “The Zone features some Lawrence is a pitcher at ship. Although it never happened, International College. better in a year and he got more to moving up to the senior quality teams. I stress com- Brown University, John Assie signed with D2 AIC since they experience and it’s a good thing for team, he served as assis- petitiveness to our players, Rafferty is the starting had been recruiting him from day one. him. He’s a great kid and I can’t be tant coach to Ron urging them to never give catcher at Worcester State “Division 1 or Division 2, it doesn’t matter. happier for him and for his family. He was a Kingsbury. Faucher’s base- up and make each oppo- University and Julian What matters is you have to go where you fit,” huge part of our season this past year and ball experience also nent know they’ve been in Concepcion is a pitcher he said. “They offered me and I didn’t feel he’s been absolutely a top-notch kid at PSA includes 10 seasons in the a game every time we’re on and infielder for American ready to sign with them, but they stood by me and in the community.” Worcester Adult Baseball the field,” said Faucher. International College. and kept recruited me and came to just about Assie had numerous colleges talking to him League and three seasons Joining Faucher on the Once again in 2012 the every game.” and recruiting him, but outside of Franklin on the former Putnam senior coaching staff are senior team will play its PSA head coach Tommy Espinosa feels that Pierce University and AIC there weren’t any American Legion team his son and Tri-Town home games at the AIC’s system fits the playing style of Assie, other serious offers. under legendary Coach alumnus Andrew Faucher, Tourtellotte Memorial the hardest worker he’s coached in the past Instead of wearing a black and red Tom Auclair. Tyler Smith and Charlie High School field and the six seasons. Mustangs logo, Assie will be wearing a black “I’m looking forward to Darras. Scott Marquis juniors will call Woodstock “It’s a great fit,” said Espinosa. “I’ve known and yellow jersey while representing AIC as the upcoming season. The takes over the leadership Academy’s Bentley coach Art for a few years now and he’s tried to the Yellow Jackets. program’s shown contin- of the junior team follow- Complex its home field. Willis a winner for Woodstock Academy golf team BY BENJAMIN R. KIPP lately has been his average.” last season when I won the Eastern SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Willis has a drive unlike most of his com- Connecticut Conference tournament.” WOODSTOCK — Playing golf every spring petitors and along with a hatred of losing it Along with winning the ECC tournament isn’t just another sport to Woodstock gives him a competitive advantage over most for a second straight season, Willis has more Academy senior Ryan Willis as he and fellow opponents. His best round was a 35 at lofty goals. So far this season, Willis hasn’t senior Greg Pike are captains on this year’s Quinnatisset Country Club against Fitch. shot in the 40’s and his goal is to remain team. “I hate to lose,” said Willis, who won near- below 40. Willis also wants to finish in the top “It means leading the program,” he said. “I ly 20 consecutive matches dating back to last three spots at the state meet to make it to New want to teach the kids how to win, so they can season. England’s and finish as an all-state selection continue to win. If you set a good example This past week, Mike Jezierski of at the end of the season. everything will come out. Being a captain Tourtellotte beat Willis 36-38 to end his con- “I also want to win the ECC as a team, and keeps me focused to keep my cool.” secutive winning dual match streak. go undefeated in the large division in the Willis began playing golf back in the sev- “I just didn’t want to go down, he just had a ECC as a team and individually,” he said. “I enth grade and was taught at a young age good day,” said Willis. also want to get player of the year in the that hard work pays off. Since then, Willis His coach had some encouraging words for ECC.” has consistently continued to improve. him. Willis is unsure of playing golf in college. “I’ve grown up with that attitude and I’ve “I told him there’s nothing to be ashamed He is planning on going to Bryant University used it toward golf,” he said. “I’m all about about when you shoot two over par,” said to major in business and has been in contact practice, before my match I went there two Garceau. “He just shot better, I could tell he with the golf coach but will decide if he will hours before [and] started to hit balls.” was frustrated by that.” play at the next level in the future. Woodstock Academy boys’ golf coach Rich Willis’ dedication to golf has almost been Garceau has noticed a steady improvement unmatched by most of Woodstock Academy from Willis since his freshman season. golfers. Taking the game so seriously, he’s “He’s been doing a lot of work on his own,” enrolled at the Lake of Isles golf academy in Courtesy photo he said. “He’s been working diligently on his Ledyard. Woodstock Academy senior Ryan Willis has had a game and it’s showing this year. He’s been “The practice time I’ve put in shows on the stellar career on the golf team. shooting right around two over par, which scores,” he said. “It showed up at the end of

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President Cynthia Dunne presents low employees as kind, “It is an honor to be chosen Employee of the a check for $250 to Ronald P. cheerful and accommodat- Month,” said Hesson. “I enjoy always being on Coderre for the Tri-Town American ing. He greets everyone the move and interacting with all the great peo- Legion Baseball Program. Coderre with a smile, and his pleas- ple from other departments. It’s the people I work Frank Hesson is a Putnam Rotarian and chair- ant demeanor helps to lift with that I enjoy the most.” man of the Legion’s Executive spirits. Hesson attended Louisiana State University. Committee. Frank Wilson, manager of materials manage- He was born in Mexico City and grew up in Courtesy photo ment, said, “Frank is hardworking and depend- Belize, Louisiana, as well as various places in California. He currently resides in Putnam. PUTNAM VILLAGER Friday, April 27, 2012 • A13 State reps offer insight into typical legislative session STATE HOUSE on as many bills as possible before continued from page A1 the end of the session, which is approaching in a few weeks. Alberts brought forward on any given day. explained some of the more high The start of last Friday’s session profile bills that could have been began with a prayer offered by brought before the House on Friday. Deputy Chaplain Rabbi Craig “Today, we’re going to be dealing Marantz of Glastonbury, followed with a bill about unionizing health- by the Pledge of Allegiance before care workers — that will be a very going into the meeting. contentious bill,” Alberts said. “We “What happens is, at some point, might deal with the minimum wage we get what’s called a ‘Go List,’ increase and medicinal marijuana which is a list of all the bills that is also a possibility. It could be a State Rep. Danny Rovero. Senate President Pro Tempore Donald could be potentially called in one very late night.” Williams and Rep. Mae Flexer. day. They each get a call number, House Bill No. 5312, an Act of the session, there are around-the- which is a tracking number. As a Establishing a Task Force to Study clock negotiations, which for this like a funnel, and not everything ranking lead member of the the Effect of Collective Bargaining specific session included topics will get through. So when you get for Certain State Employees, as such as education. As the session closer to the end, we have to consid- Finance Committee, my first Meryl E. Willett photos responsibility is to go through the expected by Alberts, saw discus- winds down, Williams said his top er our top priorities, and then the Go List and see if there are any — sions lasting until 10:30 p.m., ulti- State Rep. Mike Alberts. priority is to see that Senate Bill No. minority might start filibustering which today, there are not,” said mately being tabled. 1 gets passed. to slow the process down, so not When asked how long the House Alberts explained that the decisions “As president of the Senate, I get everything will get through,” said Alberts on Friday. being made regarding any bills State Rep. Danny Rovero, of the is generally in session, Alberts to call the bills whatever I want, so Williams. responded that it varies depending being voted on affect a great num- my bill is called Senate Bill No. 1 — With all of the varying aspects 51st District, said that even though ber of people. he is a Democrat, it is not uncom- on the day, what bills are being pre- which is all about jobs, the economy taking place in the final weeks at sented on the Go List, and how long “The thing to remember is that and economic development, how the Capitol, Alberts said at the end mon for he and Alberts to share sim- each representative was elected to ilar views when casting votes. people speak on those bills. employers create jobs and to help of any session his primary goal is to “Yesterday we were here until 5 represent 23,000 constituents. So, if returning veterans get jobs and pro- vote in ways that will best benefit “Between [State Rep.] Mae Flexer, you see five representatives togeth- [State Senate President Pro p.m. One time, I remember coming vide incentives for employers to the Quiet Corner. in at 10 a.m. and leaving the next er, they represent a city of, like, hire veterans,” said Williams. Rovero and Flexer each agreed Tempore Donald] Williams, Mike 115,000 people and that is why we Alberts and myself, it usually ends morning at 7:30 a.m. — I believe that Williams said as the end of the that while they are in Hartford rep- day was the death penalty, and that take our responsibility as session gets closer, there are vary- resenting the Quiet Corner, they are up 2-2,” Rovero said. “That’s one Republicans very seriously — thing I don’t like — people usually was several years ago, so you never ing aspects playing into what bills always considering the constituents quite know how long we are going to because we have a third of the rep- will be passed and what ones will in their districts when making deci- come in and wait in the caucus resentatives so we represent more room, then when we are called to be here. If different committees not. sions that directly impact our lives. move bills along faster, if someone than 1 million people,” said Alberts. “You have the story of what goes vote, they come in and don’t know The Senate was not in session on how to vote, so they look up at the who is a proponent of a bill talks on on in the chamber, and outside of Meryl E. Willett may be reached at it, then it depends on how long they Friday, April 20, but Williams the chamber people are negotiating 860-928-1818, ext. 112, or by e-mail at totes and see how their leader voted explained some of the major bills and then vote that way.” speak,” said Alberts. on different bills. I mean, every- [email protected]. 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John Remillard, 40, of 64 Nashua St., Fitchburg, was charged with failure to DANIELSON appear in the 1st degree. POMFRET WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 THURSDAY, APRIL 19 STATE POLICE April Samokar, 36, of 14 Palmer Ave., Danielson, was charged with assault in the Jennifer McCarthy, 32, of 524 TROOP D LOGS 3rd degree, and disturbing the peace. Mashmoquet Rd., Pomfret, was charged with failure to pay or plea. KILLINGLY THURSDAY, APRIL 19 BROOKLYN Editor’s Note: The information contained Michael Roca-Rivera, 22, of 57 Reynolds in these police logs was obtained through FRIDAY, APRIL 20 St. Apartments., Danielson, was charged THURSDAY, APRIL 19 either press releases or other public docu- with driving with a suspended license, no ments kept by each police department, and is Kevin Phillips, 44, of Killingly, was insurance ID. Erica Reissmann, 28, of 9 Plaza St., considered to be the account of police. All charged with strangulation in the 3rd Brooklyn, was charged with driving while subjects are considered innocent until proven degree, risk of injury, and disorderly con- SATURDAY, APRIL 21 intoxicated, evading responsibility, failure guilty in a court of law. If a case is dismissed duct. to drive in established lane. in court or the party is found to be innocent, Tyler Graffam, 19, of 44B Winter St., The Villager, with proper documentation, Brian Lunglois, 54, of 693 Chestnut Hill Danielson, was charged with assault of an SUNDAY, APRIL 22 will update the log at the request of the Rd., Killingly, was charged with disorderly elderly person, carrying dangerous arrested party. conduct, interfering with police officer. weapon, breach of peace, criminal mis- Jude Abellord, 38, of 83 Quebec Square, chief, reckless endangerment, threatening, Brooklyn, was charged with breach of PUTNAM POLICE MONDAY, APRIL 23 assault in the 3rd degree. peace. Nathan Billings, 29, of 26 Attawaugan DEPARTMENT LOGS Crossing, Killingly, was charged with viola- DAYVILLE WOODSTOCK tion of protective order. THURSDAY, APRIL 18 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 SATURDAY, APRIL 21 TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Thiago Ferrera, 28, of 17 Mallard Rd., Kenneth Fravsla, 28, of 8 Breakneck Hill Michael Oshaughnessy, 64, of 89 Crooked Worcester, was charged with driving while Rucgard Shea, 35, of Killingly, was Rd., Dayville, was charged with driving TM EX, Woodstock, was charged with dri- intoxicated, failure to drive right. charged with disorderly conduct. while intoxicated, evading, following too ving while intoxicated. close, and interfering. Ryan Gardner, 22, of 19 Market St., North MONDAY, APRIL 23 Grosvenordale was charged with failure to EASTFORD appear 2nd degree. THOMPSON William Vasbinder, 31, of 60 Senexet Rd., SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Woodstock, was charged with threatening FRIDAY, APRIL 20 THURSDAY, APRIL 19 in the 2nd degree, strangulation in the 2nd Jason Scheafloc, 36, of 84A Eastford Rd., degree, disorderly conduct, assault in the Johnny Monarski, 35, of 6 Caribou Dr., Alicea Henrt, 36, of 3A Old Route 12, 3rd degree, and unlawful resistance. Norwich, was charged with operating Eastford, was charged with driving while intoxicated. Thompson, was charged with failure to under suspension. appear. EDUCATION NOTEBOOK

• Flora & Fauna of The Last Green THOMPSON — Quinebaug the Financial Aid Office, including NOTEBOOK Valley @ Killingly Public Library, Volunteer Fire Department is now Quinebaug Valley the application signature page, a continued from page A6 Tuesday, May 8, 6-7 p.m. Did you accepting applications for the Lt. personal statement, two letters of know The Last Green Valley is George W. Walker Memorial Community College recommendation, and a transcript, Killingly Public Library: Thursday, almost 80 percent undeveloped land Scholarship and the Chief Joseph can be downloaded from the website. May 3, 6 p.m. Are you interested in with a multitude of opportunities Donovan Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Foundation Scholarships All materials must be submitted becoming a foster or adoptive parent for exploring? Whether hiking, pad- Requirements for application: together by March 22. but not sure where to start? May is dling, pedaling, or simply observing • Be a Thompson resident gradu- DANIELSON — The Quinebaug Scholarship applicants are National Foster Care Awareness wildlife, the region has a rich assort- ating high school senior pursuing Valley Community College screened by an impartial committee Month. Join us for an informational ment of venues for enjoying the nat- higher education. Foundation is offering more than from the QVCC Foundation based on presentation on foster care and ural environment. Join a TLGV • Scholarship applications will $90,000 in scholarships for the 2012- the criteria of the scholarship. adoption in Connecticut — how it Ranger for an informative program only be considered if complete. 2013 academic year. Scholarship awards are presented at works, the myths and misconcep- on the “wilder side” of The Last Non-compliance will void applica- Most scholarships are available to the Foundation’s Scholarship Night tions, and how to become a foster or Green Valley. Light refreshments tion. new (incoming) and returning in May. Complete information adoptive parent. Presenters are will be served. Registration is • Students may apply for one or QVCC students and several are open including scholarship descriptions Jacqueline Ford, MSW, from the CT encouraged: 860-779-5383. both scholarships. Each scholarship to 2012 QVCC graduates. Unless oth- and requirements can be found at Dept. of Children & Families, and requires its own application. erwise stated in the scholarship www.qvcc.commnet.edu/fin_aid/sc Alana Jones, Regional Coordinator • Student deadline is May 1, 2012 at description, applicants are required holarships. from Hearts, Hands and Homes. No Quinebaug Volunteer Fire your guidance office. to have a minimum GPA of 30. For more information, contact the registration is necessary. Light • See your Guidance Counselor for Applicants must fill out the appli- Financial Aid Office at 860-412-7210. refreshments will be served. A Department Scholarship applications. cation online at www.qvcc.comm- “Quiet Corner Reads” Program. net.edu/fin_aid/scholarships. Additional forms to be submitted to

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OPEN HOUSES WEEKLY Jo-Ann Szymczak CRS, GRI, SRES VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 27, 2012 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 Arthur R. Johnson, Sr., 59 Frank Abissi, 79 THOMPSON — Arthur R. Johnson, Sr., 59, He is survived by two chil- WOODSTOCK — Frank and photography. He also of Thompson Road, passed away on dren, Arthur Johnson, Jr., of Abissi, 79, died Monday, April enjoyed outdoor activities and Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in his home. Thompson, and Jody 16, 2012. being a benefactor to various Born in Thompson, he was the son of the Johnson, of Guangzhou, Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he individuals and organizations. late Edgar and Florence (Jordan) Johnson. China; two brothers, was the son of the late He was a member of the Arthur worked as an industrial engineer Edward Luther of Carmelo and Carmela Woodstock Lions Club and for Johnson Corrugated Corporation for 35 Thompson and Robert (Randisi) Abissi. He was pre- served on the Woodstock years before retiring. Johnson, of Sterling and deceased by two brothers, Inland Wetlands Commission, the Zoning He served his country proudly with the three grandchildren, Hanna, Carl Abissi and Joseph Board of Appeals, the Republican Town U.S. Navy Seabee’s during the Vietnam War. Emma and Henry Johnson. Abissi. Committee and was a judge of photography Arthur was the past president of the Lions Burial was private in West Thompson In addition to his wife, Janet, he is sur- at the Woodstock Fair. Club, and belonged to many organizations Cemetery, Thompson. vived by his sons, Frank Jr. of Grand Rapids, His funeral service was held Saturday, including Knights of Columbus, American Mich., Carl of Woodstock, and Mark of April 21, at Zion Lutheran Church, 70 Main Legion, VFW, and Valley Springs Memorial donations can be made to the Sellersville, Pa.; his daughter, Kim C. Street, Oxford, Mass. Burial was at Elmvale Sportsmen’s Club. He was a lifelong member American Legion, Post #67 P.O. Box 909, Gassman of Marana, Ariz.; his sister in-laws, Cemetery, Woodstock. of the Thompson Hill Fire Department, and North Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Martha Abissi of Orleans, Mass., and Memorial donations may be made to Zion member of the Thompson Rod & Gun Club. The Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main Street, Barbara Abissi of Johnson City, N.Y.; 11 Lutheran Church Choir, 70 Main St., Oxford, Arthur was active in Troop 66 of the Boy North Grosvenordale, directed the arrange- grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. MA 01540, or the Transitional Care Unit at Scouts, and an active member of the commu- ments. His greatest joy was spending time with Hubbard Regional Hospital, 340 Thompson nity. For the memorial guestbook visit his grandchildren. Road, Webster, MA 01570. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, rac- www.GilmanAndValade.com. Mr. Abissi served his country in the United The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., ing, and running his sawmill and spending States Air Force during the Korean War. Putnam, directed the arrangements. time on his farm. He was the President and CEO of For the memorial guestbook, visit Guardian Photo. www.GilmanAndValade.com. Robert T. Beatty, 82 His hobbies included collecting cameras

WOODSTOCK — Robert at Pittsburgh Platt & Glass. T. Beatty, 82, of New Sweden They moved to Hartford Road, peacefully passed Connecticut where Bob Andrew M. Beresiki, 86 away Thursday, April 12, attended Engineering Design 2012 at UMass Memorial School conducted for Pratt WEBSTER — Andrew M. Theresa (Kopas) Beresik, he Hospital in Worcester, Mass., and Whitney, after which he Beresik, 86, of Cudworth lived here all his life. after a courageous struggle had a successful 35-year Road, died Monday, April 16, He was a World War II, U.S. with Pulmonary Fibrosis. career designing aircraft 2012, at his home. Navy veteran. Born in Brookville, Pa., he engines. He leaves his wife of 47 He was a retired foreman was the only son of the late Turner and Anna Bob enjoyed world traveling and visiting years, Mildred (Burgess) from Cranston Print Works. Mae (Sloan) Beatty. his daughters in Italy, Maui and Park City, Beresik; son, Andrew Beresik He was a member of the Bob is survived by his son, Thomas Beatty Utah. of Thompson, Conn.; daugh- Slovak Sokol, loved garden- and his wife Joy (Freyer) and their children, He enjoyed living on his beautiful farm ter, Ellen LeBoeuf and hus- ing and spending time with family. Kyle and Erica, all of Woodstock; his daugh- raising Christmas trees and horses in the band, Thomas LeBoeuf of Hilton Head A military funeral was held Friday, April ters, Katherine Repko (Dan, Jess and Robert ‘Quiet Corner’ of Connecticut. He made fre- Island, S.C.; grandson, Brian Beresik of 20, in St. Louis Church, Webster, with burial Repko) of Park City, Utah, Brenda Beatty quent visits back to his hometown of Thompson, Conn.; sisters, Rose Manyak of in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery. Epifani (Luca and Marco Epifani) of Lecce, Clarion, Pa. and often vacationed with his Douglas and Ann Laskowski of Dudley; and Donations may be made to the Cancer Italy, and Roberta Beatty and Lenny Yu family in Cook’s Forrest. beloved nieces and nephews. Center at Harrington Hospital. (Brandon Yu) of Haiku, Hawaii and his sis- He held strong liberal political views and He was predeceased by brothers, Adam, Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School ter, Barbara Harrison of Pittsburg, Pa. loved sitting around a dinner table or camp- Joseph and Gene Beresik. St., Webster, directed the arrangements. He was predeceased by his wife the late fire discussing politics and telling stories of Born in Webster,son of the late Martin and Barbara (McCulloch) Beatty and his son, the his youth with a nice glass of wine. late Turner Ben Beatty. After retiring from Pratt & Whitney he was Mr. Beatty was a veteran of the United a volunteer E.M.T in the Woodstock Fire States Army and served during the Korean Department, and spent many hours walking War. his big yellow lab, Rusty – the sixth Beatty Wayne Catlin, 61 He earned a B.S. in Education from child. Clarion State College. He majored in He will be dearly missed. BROOKLYN — Wayne grandfather, brother and Chemistry and minored in Mathematics. Memorial guestbook is available at “Tata” Catlin, 61 of uncle. He leaves his wife, Bob met his wife Barbara McCulloch Beatty www.GilmanAndValade.com. Woodward Road, Brooklyn, Charlene; his daughters, died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Melissa Delaney and her the UMASS Medical in husband William of Moosup Worcester, Mass. and Amanda Catlin of He was the beloved hus- Moosup; his brother, Clifford Michael D. Duffy, 67 band of Charlene (Malone) Catlin of Danielson; his Tool and National Chromium for many Catlin. He was born Sept. 24, beloved grandchildren, PUTNAM – Michael D. years. 1950 in Putnam, son of the late Clifford and Kayla, Marcus, Evan, Conner, Madison and Duffy, 67, of Prospect Street, He served the town of Putnam in many Mildred (French) Catlin. Emma; his special nephew, Jay Greene of died Wednesday, April 11, capacities such as Mayor from 1978 – 1981, He was a payloader operator for Jolley Dayville and his dog, Shelby. 2012 in Florida. Alderman, Board of Finance, Board of Concrete in Danielson for 25 years. He was predeceased by his sister, Helen He was the loving husband Education, WPCA, Police Commissioner, He enjoyed fishing and ice fishing, clam- Greene. of Donna (Kolat) Duffy. W.P.T.P, and the Putnam Democratic Town ming and working on cars. A Memorial Service was held April 21 in In addition to his wife, he Committee. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serv- the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 is survived by his sons, Sean He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and ing with the U.S. Army. He was honorably Reynold St., Danielson. Michael Duffy and his wife Jennifer of enjoyed golfing, fishing, and photography. discharged July 1971. To share a memory, “Light a Candle” at Clermont, Fla. and Conor Joseph Duffy and A Mass of Christian Burial was held He was a kind and very strong man, until www.gagnonandcostellofh.com. his wife Valerie of Putnam; his grandchil- Saturday, April 28, in Saint Mary Church of his passing, a devoted husband, father, dren, Casey and Tyler Duffy and his special the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. pets, “Doogie” and “Katie.” Donations may be made in Michael’s name He was predeceased by his sister, the late to The Putnam Dog Park Fund, 126 Church Patricia Duffy. St., Putnam, CT 06260. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Charles Pingeton, 84 Gerald and Marjorie (Mayhew) Duffy. Putnam, directed the arrangements. SANDWICH, Mass. and children, Michael W. Mr. Duffy owned and operated F1 For memorial guestbook visit BROOKLYN — Charles Deterling of Tuftonboro, Computers. He also worked for Connecticut www.GilmanAndValade.com. Pingeton, 84, of Sandwich N.H., Thomas M. Deterling of and Brooklyn, died peaceful- Portsmouth, N.H., Scott M. ly Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Pingeton of Roslindale, Sarah James R. Fournier, 58 Cape Cod Hospital in E. Pingeton of Worcester, Hyannis after a brief illness. Katherine A. Harvey, SOUTHBRIDGE and WORCESTER — mer Brother Jonathan’s Restaurant and Gift Born and raised in Meredith A. Harvey and James R. Fournier, 58, died Friday, Jan. 20, Shop in Sturbridge. He mostly enjoyed work- Worcester, he was a son of Blake AZ Harvey, all of 2012, at Kindred Hospital/The Meadows in ing as a carnival worker traveling up and the late Biage A. and Anna T. (Walsh) Salem, N.H.; one brother, William R. Leicester after a long illness. down the East Coast. Pingeton. Pingeton (Joan) of Holden; one sister, Ann He is survived by his sister Diane Taglieri At the age of 21, he was injured in an auto- At the age of 17, and with his parent’s per- Goodwin of Las Cruces, N.M. and many of Woodstock Valley, Conn.; a niece, Jaime mobile accident sustaining lifelong injuries. mission, Charlie left St. John’s High School nieces, nephews and cousins. Beausoleil of Woodstock Valley, Conn., and He enjoyed bowling on the special-ed in Worcester to join the U.S. Navy, serving in He was predeceased by two sisters, aunts, uncles and cousins. league, he liked to smile and make people the Philippines. Bernadine Pingeton and Helen (Pingeton) He was born in Southbridge, son of the late laugh. He enjoyed baseball and was a very Upon his return, he completed his high Sharistanian (Al); two brothers, Richard P. Joseph H. and Cecelia J. (Woziak) Fournier. faith-filled person. school education at St. John’s. He went on to Pingeton (Marcy) and Edward B. Pingeton He graduated from Southbridge High There are no calling hours. A funeral Mass graduate from Becker Junior College in 1950 (Phyllis), and his daughter-in-law, Lynne B. School Class of 1971. for James will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, before entering into a long sales career in the Pingeton. Many years ago he was employed at the for- April 30, at Saint Mary’s Church, 263 printing and packaging business. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Hamilton St., In 1978, he founded Package Systems Corp., Tuesday, April 24 at Corpus Christi Catholic Southbridge with a successful label manufacturing company in Church, 324 Quaker Meeting House Road in burial to follow at Danielson. He retired in 1999 before relocat- East Sandwich. Burial was in the Saint Mary’s ing to Cape Cod where he had enjoyed fishing Massachusetts National Cemetery in Cemetery. and vacationing with his family since early Bourne. Sansoucy Funeral childhood. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, Home 40 Marcy St. Charlie was a fishing and antique car donations be made in Charlie’s memory to Southbridge is enthusiast, avid gardener, and was a member the Massachusetts General Hospital Heart directing arrange- of the American Legion Post in Sandwich. Center, c/o Mass General Hospital, ments. His first love and priority was his immedi- Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite www.sansoucyfu- ate and extended family. 600, neral.com He leaves his wife of 29 years, Cheryl J. Boston, MA 02114. (Planeta) Pingeton; three children, Gail A. The Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Deterling (Bill) of Needham, Charles E. Route 6A in Sandwich, directed the arrange- Pingeton of Woodstock, and Andrea W. ments. Harvey (Jim) of Salem, N.H.; seven grand-

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Legal Notice / Public Notification of Aquatic posted in accordance with CT DEEP require- NOTICE TO CREDITORS The fiduciary is: Vegetation Treatment in accordance with the ments.There are no restrictions on water-use Connecticut DEEP, Pesticide Division, notifi- associated with copper carbonate. ESTATE OF JAMES MACKAY (12-00150) James Mackay, IV cation requirements, Wappaquasset Pond Information on the specific date of applica- c/o William H. St. Onge, Esq. a.k.a. Quasset Lake, off of Quasset Road in tion may be obtained from the person named The Hon. Leah P. Schad, Judge of the Court St. Onge & Brouillard Woodstock, will be chemically treated during below. The chemical application is being con- of Probate, Northeast Probate District, by PO Box 550 the period of May 1, 2012 through ducted by the State licensed firm Lycott decree dated April 23, 2012, ordered that all Putnam, CT 06260 September 30, 2012, for control of nuisance Environmental, Inc., 21 West Main Street, claims must be presented to the fiduciary at aquatic vegetation (algae). The lake will be Spencer, MA 01562. Contact William the address below. Failure to promptly pre- April 27, 2012 treated with the US EPA/CT DEEP registered Stevenson (508) 885-0101. CT Business sent any such claim may result in the loss of product: Captain (copper carbonate) or Registration #B-0163. rights to recover on such claim. Nautique (copper carbonate). Signs will be April 27, 2012 Janis E. Beltis, Clerk B4 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 27, 2012 OBITUARIES Alice M. Montigny, 80 Omer J. Lacas, 91 Born in Plainfield, she was the daughter of PUTNAM – Alice (Bourey) the late Joseph and Blanche (Blanchette) DUDLEY — Omer J. Lacas, 91, of 4 many years at Cranston Montigny, 80, of Fremont Bourey. Fairview Avenue, died Tuesday, April 17, Print Works in Webster. Street, died Thursday, April Mrs. Montigny worked as a textile worker 2012, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was formerly active 19, 2012 in Day Kimball for Belding Heminway and Hale He was the husband of the late Theresa with the Dudley Little Hospital after a long battle Manufacturing. (Kozlowski) Lacas. He leaves two sons, Peter League and the old Webster- with Alzheimer’s. She loved yard sales, flea markets, flower Lacas and his wife, Peggy of Simonsville, Dudley Boys Club. She was the loving wife of gardening and cleaning her house. S.C. and Paul Lacas and his wife, Christine of The family would like to Richard E. Montigny for 23 She was a warm and caring lady and she Tolland, Conn.; four grandchildren, Thomas extend their thanks to Dr. years. will be missed greatly. Lacas and his wife, Ritu, Kelly Williamson Gary Noroian and the staff at the South In addition to her husband, Alice is sur- The family of the late Alice Montigny and her husband, Jamin, Melissa Lacas and County Dialysis, the Lodge at Eddy Pond, vived by her daughters, Marlene Clark and would like to extend their sincerest gratitude William Lacas; one great-grandson, Ethan; Lanessa Extended Care and the American her husband Tim of E. Killingly, Dale Moore to the many employees of Matulaitis several nieces and nephews; and his cat Kidney Foundation. and her husband David of Port Charlotte, Nursing Home in Putnam for the wonderful Smokey. A military funeral was held on Friday, Fla., Kim Beauregard of New York, Genie care they had shown to Alice during her stay. He was born in Putnam, Conn., son of the April 20, followed by a Mass in Saint Andrew Johnson and her husband Mike of A Funeral Service was held Monday, April late Charles and Blanche (Benoit) Lacas and Bobola Church, Dudley. Burial was in Saint Woodstock, Amber Lucke and her husband 23 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church lived in North Grosvenordale before moving Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery. Jeff of Michigan; her sisters, Theresa St., Putnam. to Dudley in 1948. The family requests that donations be Bellavance of Plainfield, and Linda Memorial donations may be made in He was a World War II, United States Army made to Saint Andrew Bobola Renovation Bellavance of Moosup; 14 grandchildren; Alice’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, veteran, having served in the Asiatic and Fund. four great-grandchildren; and her stepchil- 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Pacific theaters. He sustained injuries in the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School dren, Ross, Jay, Todd, Maria, and Robin. Hill, CT 06067. Phillipines and was awarded a Purple Heart. St., Webster, directed the arrangements. She was predeceased by her daughter, the For memorial guestbook visit He was a member of the Webster D.A.V. late Darlene Beauregard and her brothers, www.GilmanAndValade.com. He was a retired machinist, having worked the late William and Gene Bourey. Jacquelyn D. Pio, 78 William O. Johnson, 83 and Worcester School of Business Science in DUDLEY — Jacquelyn D. Worcester. HAMPTON, Ga. — William Oakes Switch of Woodstock. (Dion) Pio, 78, died peaceful- Jackie worked for the Mass. State Income Johnson, 83, of Hampton, Ga., formerly of He was a member of the ly Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Tax Bureau, Southern New England Woodstock, Conn., and after retirement, Port Evangelical Covenant Webster Manor after a peri- Telephone Co. in New Haven, Conn. and Charlotte, Fla., passed away April 16, 2012. Church in Woodstock, First od of declining health. enjoyed waitressing for 10 years at Dwyer’s Bill was born in Chicago, Ill. to the late Alliance Church while living She leaves her husband of Restaurant in Dudley. Clarence and Alma Anderson Johnson. in Port Charlotte, and 54 years, Michael Pio; three She was a member of St. Stephen Church He was preceded in death by his wife of near- Eastside Baptist Church in daughters, Mary E. in Quinebaug, Conn. ly 57 years, Mary June Salyers Johnson and McDonough, Ga. He had McMurray and her husband The family would like to thank the staff at by children, Larry, Marilyn and Charles and been very active in church, having been a Peter of Ashby, Susan E. Kennedy and her Webster Manor and Harrington Hospital for his wife Cheryl and their children, Matthew Sunday school teacher and youth leader. He husband Brian of Martha’s Vineyard and their care of Jackie and support to her fami- and Timothy. was an avid sports fan and active in youth Jane Sutor of Dudley; one son, Thomas M. ly. Survivors include his children, Mary (Ed) sports. Pio and his wife Marianna of Woodstock, Her funeral was held Monday, April 23 Baranski of Woodstock, Conn., Bill (Kathy) A family gathering and celebration of life Conn.; seven grandchildren, Melissa Boylan from Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, 33 Johnson of Plymouth, Mass., Ted (Patty) was held in Georgia. and her husband Jeremy, Stefanie Sutor and Schofield Avenue, Dudley followed by a Mass Johnson of Hampton, Ga., Joel (Sandy) Contributions may be made to the her companion Peter, Colleen Sutor, Andrew in St. Louis Church, 14 Lake St., Webster. Johnson of Dayton, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Bill. Kennedy, Michael T. Pio, Kelly McMurray Burial will be at a later date in Calvary 17 great-grandchildren and a sister, Marjorie Haisten Funeral Home of McDonough, and Kevin McMurray. Cemetery. (Don) Burns of Land O’ Lakes, Wisc. Georgia was in charge of arrangements. She was predeceased by her brother, Rev. Memorial contributions may be made to He served his country in the United States http://www.haistenfunerals.com. Gerald Dion. St. Louis School Endowment Fund, C/O St. Army during World War II. She was born in Webster, Mass., the daugh- Louis Rectory,15 Lake St., Webster, MA 01570 He retired after 29 years with Linemaster ter of the late Carl J and Helen (Lonergan) www.bartelfuneralhome.com Dion. Lowrance Adams Swayze She graduated from St. Louis High School POMFRET - Lowrance sons, cultivating rhododen- Erik Jon Schrump “Larry” Swayze, son of drons and azaleas, wood- Francis and Hazel working, growing and listen- SEBASTOPOL, Calif. — Erik Jon Schrump remote DSL platform in North America. (Blacklock) Swayze, passed ing to his extensive record of Sebastopol, passed away peacefully in his Upon retiring from the telecom industry away after a short illness sur- collection, attending book sleep March 31, 2012, after a battle with ALS. Erik became the Senior Telecommunications rounded by family at Day sales, reading, and doing He was born in New Haven on March 30, Analyst for Inflection Point Research. He Kimball Hospital on the crossword puzzles; but his 1963 to Rev. LeRoy and Myra (Wengolin) earned his private pilot’s license and loved evening of Thursday, April greatest enjoyment came Schrump. He grew up in Abington. flying along the coast of California. He was 19, 2012. from spending time with his He was a member of Pomfret Boy Scout an avid hiker and bike rider around Bodega He is survived by his wife, Judith of grandson Jacob. Troop 26 where he obtained the rank of Bay in California. He enjoyed playing golf on Pomfret; his son, John and wife Melissa of He volunteered constantly, primarily at Eagle Scout. the many beautiful golf courses throughout Dudley, Mass., his son, Dana and wife Rachel Pomfret Community School as an RSVP He graduated from Putnam High School in the world. Throughout his life Erik contin- of Woodstock and their son Jacob, and library volunteer and at Our Lady of La 1981. He received a full academic scholarship ued to support the Pomfret Boy Scout Troop nephew, Galliehue Blevins and fiancée Salette in Brooklyn as a friend of the parish and graduated from the Citadel Military and the Abington Congregational Church. Jennifer Warner of Danielson. for many fundraisers. College of South Carolina with a BS in Erik was predeceased by his father, Rev. He was predeceased by his brother, William Lowrance was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan Engineering. He was a member of Tau Beta LeRoy Schrump; his brother, Walter H. Henry. until 1957 when the team moved to California, Pi. Schrump and a great-nephew. Lowrance was born in New Haven on Dec. whereupon he became an ardent fan of the He went on to work for more than 20 years He is survived by his mother, Myra 10, 1926 and grew up in the Stamford area Red Sox. He was also a stalwart Celtics and in the telecom industry, on large undertak- Schrump of Woodstock; his brothers, Dr. until he moved to Pomfret in 1946, where he Patriots fan. In his younger days he was an ings with Verizon, BellSouth, DSC David Schrump and his wife, Brenda, of remained for the rest of his life. avid golfer, bowler, and dart ball player. Communications and Alcatel. Erik served in Potomac, Md., and Donald Schrump and his He was a World War II veteran, serving in A memorial service will be held at Our a variety of engineering and management wife, Valarie, of Putnam; his sisters, Nancy the Army Air Corps in the Philippines, and Lady of La Salette in Brooklyn at 11 a.m. capacities at Verizon Communications as Baker and her husband, Edmund, of Schertz, he later joined the Merchant Marine. Saturday,April 28. A reception will follow the overall manager for the Verizon telecom net- Texas and Susan Brown of Plainfield along He worked at Risom Manufacturing in service in the church function hall. work replacement in Boston due to “The Big with many nieces and nephews. North Grosvenordale for many years and In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dig” as well as the initial video trials with A Memorial Service will be held at a later later worked for the State of Connecticut in the Connecticut chapter of the Nature Switched Digital Video. While at time. the Department of Labor’s Apprentice Conservancy or the Connecticut Audubon DSC/Alcatel, Erik was the Area Vice Donations may be made in Erik’s name to Training Division, retiring in 1992. Society in Pomfret. President responsible for the overall busi- Boy Scouts of America, Troop 26, in care of Outside of his career, he also greatly To share a memory “Light a Candle” at ness management of the Alcatel Litespan Marshall Eaton, Box 103, Pomfret Center, CT enjoyed writing children’s stories for his www.smithandwalkerfh.com. division. During Erik’s tenure at Alcatel, the 06259. Litespan platform became the premier NEWS BRIEF The Juniper Hill Jumpers Jazz Band in Putnam

HYDE Clutural Center WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 • Open Mic - Allysen Callery, 8 p.m., HOT SPOT The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, WOODSTOCK — The Three C’s The Community Cultural continued from page 1 • Open Mic w/ Bill McCarthy, The Conn., $7 Committee, announces the 2011-2012 performances at the Hyde Hotel Belfont, 11 South Main Street, Cultural Center in Woodstock. SATURDAY, APRIL 28 Millbury, Mass. SATURDAY, MAY 5 All shows with Theatreworks USA from New York. • Sean Cershaw, 8 p.m., The Dark • Ken Macy, 8 p.m., Spruce Street • Spare Parts Band, 9 p.m., Patriot’s May 22: Skippyjon Jones for grades K through 4. Tavern, Clinton, Mass. Horse, Southbridge, Mass. The cost is $3 per person. • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Bar & Grill, 15 North Main Street, • Rigagoo, 8 p.m., Dunnys Tavern, Bellingham, Mass. All programs are subject to change. East Brookfield, Mass. Route 56 Roadside Bar, Oxford, Mass. For more information, call the box office at 860-928-2946 or visit • Open Mic w/Bill Reid and Julie • Moral Dilemma (Alternative & • Phil Rosenthal, 7:30 p.m., The Modern Rock Covers), 8 pm to 12 am, www.TheThreeCs.org or www.TWUSA.org. Grass Roots Coffeehouse, Rockdale Vicalvi, 7:30 p.m., Bella’s Martini Bar, 83 Main Street, Putnam, Conn. Countryside Pub, Congregational Church, 42 Fowler 83 Mechanic Street, Warren, Mass. Road, Northbridge, Mass., $12/$10 THURSDAY, MAY 3 • Brumby, 8 p.m., Dunnys Tavern, Friends seeking donations seniors/$5 students East Brookfield, Mass. • Cosby Sweaters, 9 p.m., TJ • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., Carmella’s, • Rob Adams, 6:30, Rovezzi’s O’Brien’s, Sturbridge, Mass. Brookfield, Mass. Ristorante, Sturbridge, Mass. THOMPSON — The Friends of the Thompson Public Library, 934 • Bill McCarthy, 9 p.m., The Dark • Open Mic w/Bill McCarthy, 7:30 • Desert Rain, 9 p.m., The Dark Riverside Drive (Route 12), N. Grosvenordale, are now accepting dona- Horse, Southbridge, Mass. p.m., Biagio’s Grille, 257 Park Ave, Horse, Southbridge, Mass. tions for its upcoming spring Book and Tag Sale. Donations may be • Ned Lucas, 9 p.m., The Pump Worcester, Mass. • Dan & Dorette, 8:30 p.m., dropped off in Room 3 at the library during regular hours of operation. House, Southbridge, Mass. • Better Off Blue, 8 p.m., Uno’s Periwinkle’s, Auburn, Mass. Hard cover and paperback books — fiction and non-fiction, including • Singers Showcase, 7 p.m., Oxford Chicago Bar & Grill, Rt. 20, • Bill Reid Yankee Dogs Two, 8:30 craft, gardening, cookbooks, carpentry, etc. — are gladly accepted. Community Center, Oxford, Mass. Sturbridge, Mass. p.m., Bella’s Martini Bar, Putnam, Large print books and DVDs are in demand. Sorry,but we do not accept • Steve Burke Jazz, 8:30 p.m., Bella’s • Bluegrass, 8 p.m., The Dark Horse, Conn. Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, textbooks, encyclopedias, maga- Martini Bar, Putnam, Conn. Southbridge, Mass. • Mitch Seidman, 8 p.m., The Vanilla zines, clothing, or large furniture. • The Juniper Hill Jumpers Jazz • Brett Brumby,7 p.m., Point Breeze, Bean Cafe, Pomfret, Conn., $10 The Book and Tag Sale will be held on Saturday,May 5, from 9 a.m. to Band, 12 noon to 2 p.m., Putnam Webster, Mass. • Mark Renburke & TripleShot, The noon. Please, no donations after Friday, May 4, at noon. Middle School Auditorium, Putnam, • Open Mic Hosted by The Village Gold Eagle @ The Laurel House, 395 Conn. All Stars, 8:30 p.m., The Village Exit 94, Dayville, Conn. • Chelsea Berry & Meghan Burtt, 8 Lounge, ROute 171, Woodstock, Conn. Vendors wanted p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, • Steve Malec, 8 pm to 12 am, Bella’s If you’re a live act that would like to Conn., $12 Bistro, Putnam, Conn. be featured, know of someone else who WAUREGAN — There will be an Indoor Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 • Desert Rain Trio,The Gold Eagle is, or simply want to let us know about p.m. Saturday, May 19 at Sacred Heart Church, Route 205, Wauregan. FRIDAY, MAY 4 @ The Laurel House, 395 exit 94, an upcoming gig, email me at the Vendors are wanted. Table rentals are $15 each or 2 for $25. For more Dayville, Conn. • Fighting The Influence, 7 p.m., address below. Events must be within information, call 860-774-5194 or 860-774-4701. SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Mill Church Café, Millbury, Mass. 10 miles of the readership area and • Rob Adams, 7 p.m., The Duck, submitted to me by 7 pm Thursday of • Jam w/ Dwight Perry, 4 p.m., Sturbridge, Mass. each week to be printed the following Support Relay For Life NECT 2012 Dunnys Tavern, East Brookfield, • Bill McCarthy, 8 p.m., The Dark week’s papers. Keep the music live and Mass. Horse, Southbridge, Mass. not so quiet here in Northeastern CT & • Soup, 9 p.m., The Gaslight Cafe, 59 Central MA! E-mail Mark: The Relay For Life Team Misfits, led by Lizz Hanton and Sabrina TUESDAY, MAY 1 Schofield Ave., Dudley, Mass. [email protected]. Hebert, is holding an end-of-the-month bottle and can collection. This • Relative Sound, 4 p.m., Route 56 • Posi Track w/ Heather Mineau, will be monthly through April. Those wishing to donate cans or bottles Roadside Bar & Grill, N. Oxford, Mass. 8:30 p.m., The Village Lounge, to Team Misfits can call Lizz at 860-617-1287 or Sabrina at 860-933-3958 • Open Mic w/Brett Brumby, 7 p.m., Woodstock Ave., Putnam, Conn. for drop off information. Point Breeze, Webster, Mass. • Brandt Taylor Live, 8:30 p.m., Bella’s Martini Bar, Putnam, Conn. VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 27, 2012 B5 THE DEADLINE to submit calendar listings is Monday at 12 p.m. Send to Ann Tremnlay at COMMUNITY CALENDAR [email protected]

The calendar page is a free service offered ic events? There is HOPE! Angie Wright will 2645 with your preferences and a telephone for listings for government, educational and tell her personal story and give the details of WEDNESDAY number where you can be reached during nor- nonprofit organizations. Send all calendar list- how she was able to overcome and be restored mal business hours. (www.nectcommunityk- ings and happenings by mail to Ann Tremblay at Acts II Ministries, 1366 Riverside Drive MAY 2 itchens.org) at Stonebridge Press, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, (Route 12), Thompson. She will be sharing in a DANIELSON — A FREE MEAL will be MA 01550; by fax at (508) 764-8015 or by e-mail Ladies Only session at 7 p.m. Saturday, April served at noon every Wednesday at the United DANIELSON — There will be a STEAK to [email protected]. Please 28. She will share with everyone at 10 a.m. Methodist Church, 9 Spring St., Danielson. All NIGHT at the Danielson Elks Lodge #1706, 13 write “calendar” in the subject line. All calen- Sunday, April 29. Come hear her testimony of are welcome. Community Kitchens is a non- Center St., Danielson, on Thursday,May 3, at 7 dar listings must be submitted by 3 p.m. on personal healing and restoration, and how you profit organization that is able to serve the p.m. Tickets are $15 per person and are avail- Friday to be published in the following Friday’s can learn how to overcome in your own life. community with the support of churches, able at the Lodge. Call the Lodge for details at edition. All calendar items will be inserted For more information, call toll free 888-433- businesses, community groups, towns and (860) 774-9775. under the actual date of the event. Villager 9901 or visit actsii.org. people in the northeastern Connecticut area. Newspapers will print such listings as space There would be no Community Kitchens with- POMFRET — First Congregational Church allows. DANIELSON – Pet Pals Northeast, a local out volunteers. There are many ways you can of Pomfret, 13 Church Road, Pomfret Center, animal rescue organization, is holding a low- help us. You can give money, donate food invites you to join us in our NATIONAL DAY cost RABIES CLINIC at the 10th Anniversary items or volunteer your time. You can wrap OF PRAYER Observance on Thursday, May 3 ONGOING Open House of the Quinebaug Valley plastic utensils, help set up or clean up tables at noon. Rev. Thomas Crumb will lead a time WOODSTOCK — The following programs Veterinary Hospital, Route 12, or serve meals. Volunteer hours are Monday of prayer for our nation and its leaders. For will be held at the Woodstock Seniors at the Danielson/Plainfield town line from 2 to 3:30 through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail more information, call 860-928-7381. Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169: p.m., April 28. The cost is $12 cash per animal. [email protected] or call Tuesdays, EXERCISE from 9 to 10 a.m.; All animals must be on a leash or in a secured 860-779-2645 with your preferences and a tele- Wednesdays, ARTS AND CRAFTS from 9:30 to carrier. If available, bring prior proof of phone number where you can be reached dur- FRIDAY 11 a.m. and DOMINOES from 1 to 4 p.m.; rabies vaccination. The Open House will also ing normal business hours. (www.nectcom- Thursdays, exercise from 9 to 10 a.m. If you include tours of the hospital, pet owner infor- munitykitchens.org) MAY 4 have any questions, call Connie at 860-974-2685. mation sessions, pet costume contest, free MOOSUP — A FREE MEAL will be served snacks, giveaways and a fundraiser drawing. THOMPSON — Celebrate Recovery (a at noon every Friday at the United Methodist For more information contact PET PALS at Christ-centered life RECOVERY PROGRAM) Church, 11 South Main St., Moosup. All are FRIDAY (860) 546-1280 or the Quinebaug Valley from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the High welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit Veterinary Hospital at 860-774-7650. Point Church, 1208 Thompson Road, organization that is able to serve the commu- APRIL 27 Thompson Faith Avenue, Thompson. Do you nity with the support of churches, businesses, MOOSUP — A FREE MEAL will be served QUINEBAUG —The Quinebaug Volunteer wear a mask that hides your depression, community groups, towns and people in the at noon every Friday at the United Methodist Fire Department will be having a TURKEY anger, addiction, pain, guilt, fear? Check us northeastern Connecticut area. There would Church, 11 South Main St., Moosup. All are SUPPER from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Saturday,April 28 at out online, or attend a meeting. Call 508-832- be no Community Kitchens without volun- welcome. Community Kitchens is a non-profit the fire station on Quinebaug Road in 5044 for more information. teers. There are many ways you can help us. organization that is able to serve the commu- Quinebaug. Tickets are $10 per person. There You can give money, donate food items or vol- nity with the support of churches, businesses, is no charge for children 5 and under. WOODSTOCK — Children’s STORY HOUR unteer your time. You can wrap plastic uten- community groups, towns and people in the meets each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the West sils, help set up or clean up tables or serve northeastern Connecticut area. There would Woodstock Library at the 5 Bungay Hill meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through be no Community Kitchens without volun- MONDAY Connector, Woodstock. Join us for stories, Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail commu- teers. There are many ways you can help us. songs and crafts! We welcome all little ones, [email protected] or call 860-779- You can give money, donate food items or vol- APRIL 30 from babies to preschoolers! No registration 2645 with your preferences and a telephone unteer your time. You can wrap plastic uten- N. GROSVENORDALE — A FREE MEAL required. For more information, call 860-974- number where you can be reached during nor- sils, help set up or clean up tables or serve will be served at noon every Monday at the 0376. mal business hours. (www.nectcommunityk- meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through United Methodist Church, Riverside Drive itchens.org) Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail commu- (Route12), N. Grosvenordale. All are welcome. DAYVILLE — We would like to invite you to [email protected] or call 860-779- Community Kitchens is a non-profit organiza- visit our chapter, the Quiet Corner BNI DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST 2645 with your preferences and a telephone tion that is able to serve the community with (Business Network International) from 7:30 to PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph number where you can be reached during nor- the support of churches, businesses, commu- 9 a.m. every Wednesday at the Comfort Inn & Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. mal business hours. (www.nectcommunityk- nity groups, towns and people in the north- Suites, 16 Tracy Road, Dayville. BNI is one of Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the itchens.org) eastern Connecticut area. There would be no the strongest business networking groups in fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. Community Kitchens without volunteers. Connecticut. Twenty-five business owners DAYVILLE — There will be a WHIST There are many ways you can help us. You from the Quiet Corner BNI chapter meet to N. GROSVENORDALE — The Knights of PARTY at 7 p.m. every Friday in St. Joseph can give money, donate food items or volun- exchange business referrals and leads. BNI Columbus Council 2087 will hold its monthly Church Hall in Dayville. $1 admission charge. teer your time. You can wrap plastic utensils, follows the Killingly School System for clo- “First Friday” FISH FRY from noon to 7 p.m. Refreshments included. Raffles. Come join the help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. sures. If the schools are closed or late start, Friday, May 4 at the Knights Hall, 1017 fun. For more information, call 860-774-9935. Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday the meeting is canceled. For more informa- Riverside Drive, N. Grosvenordale. The menu from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Then email communi- tion, call Rhonda Rooney at 508-987-0700 (rhon- consists of fish and chips ($9); baked haddock THOMPSON – The Moms Club of the [email protected] or call 860-779-2645 [email protected]); Judy Haines at 860- with baked potato and vegetable ($11); bay Woodstock area will hold an OPEN HOUSE at with your preferences and a telephone num- 774-3459 ([email protected]) or Deb scallops ($11); platters — clams and bay scal- the Thompson Public Library from 10:30 a.m. ber where you can be reached during normal Tavernier at 860-928-0545 (dtavernier@put- lops, fish with clams or bay scallops or baked – noon Friday, April 27. (www.momsclubof- business hours. (www.nectcommunityk- nambank.com). haddock and bay scallops ($13); and fisher- woodstockarea.com) itchens.org) man’s platters ($16). For more information, DANIELSON — There is BINGO at St. call 860-923-2967 or [email protected]. DANIELSON – There will be a WHIST James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson SATURDAY PARTY at 7 p.m. every Monday in the Maple every Wednesday night in the downstairs POMFRET — The 58th Annual Windham Court Community Room, Maple Street, church hall. Game sales start at 6 p.m. Games County AUCTION AND TAG SALE at 326 Taft APRIL 28 Danielson. $1 admission charge. start at 7 p.m. Over $2000 is given away each Pond Road, Pomfret. Auction preview from 5 – WOODSTOCK - There will be a TAG AND Refreshments included. Come join the fun. For week. There are also progressive games. Food 6 p.m. on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. BAKE SALE from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, more information, call 860-774-9324. is available by the Knights of Columbus. All Auction begins at 6 p.m. both days. Goods, ser- April 28 at the Senexet Grange, 628 Route 169, profits benefit St. James School. vices, gift certificates, silent auction, and Woodstock. A BAG SALE will be held from 1 POMFRET — The Pomfret FOOD PANTRY plants will all be sold to the highest bidder. p.m. until closing. Proceeds will benefit the for residents of the town of Pomfret is open PUTNAM – There will be free TAI CHI in Huge Tag Sale from noon to 6 p.m. both days, Liver Foundation. Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please bring Rotary Park, Putnam, from 5:30 – 6 p.m. begin- featuring toys, household goods, an entire proper I.D. and proof of residence, for exam- ning Wednesday,May 2 and continues through room of books, tools and collectibles. Hot food DANIELSON — The Quinebaug Valley ple, a copy of a phone or electric bill, etc. Easy October 10. In case of rain, Tai Chi will be held and home made goodies available from Mary’s Veterinary Hospital will celebrate its 10th access at rear of the Pomfret Senior Center in Farmer’s Market Pavilion in Rotary Park. kitchen. Call 860-974-3379 for directions, ques- anniversary with an OPEN HOUSE from 1 to 4 eliminates any climbing of stairs. For more information, call 860-576-0126. tions or to arrange for donations of items. p.m. Saturday, April 28. There will be a Best Proceeds benefit Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Dressed Pet competition, prizes from local N. GROSVENORDALE — GAMBLERS POMFRET – DONATIONS OF ITEMS for and Windham County 4-H Outdoor Center. groomers and trainers, dog training demon- ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at the 58th Annual Windham County 4-H strations, raffles to benefit Pet Pals Northeast Teeg, 65 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. For more Auction and Tag Sale are now being accepted and Sweet Binks Rabbit Rescue, and tours of information, call 860-923-3458. and will continue through May 3. Call 860-974- SATURDAY the hospital. There will also be a question and 3379 to schedule a delivery to the Windham answer session with staff and present phar- County Outdoor Center at 326 Taft Pond Road MAY 5 maceutical sales representatives. TUESDAY in Pomfret or to arrange for pick up of donat- THOMPSON — The Friends of the ed items. Household goods, furniture, elec- Thompson Public Library,934 Riverside Drive PUTNAM — The Atheist And Freethinker MAY 1 tronics, books, plants, gift certificates are all (Route 12), N. Grosvenordale, will hold a Fellowship will MEET TO PPLAN FUN and PUTNAM — A FREE MEAL will be served gratefully accepted (no used clothing please). BOOK AND TAG SALE on Saturday, May 5, educational events for the summer and fall at at noon every Tuesday at the United Donations are tax deductible. Save the dates – from 9 a.m. to noon. 11 a.m. Saturday,April 28 in the Putnam Town Methodist Church, Grove and Bradley Streets Auction and Tag Sale will be held on May 4 Library.All are welcome. There will be donuts in Putnam. All are welcome. Community and 5. POMFRET — Celebrate spring in Pomfret and coffee. For more information, call Jason Kitchens is a non-profit organization that is on Saturday, May 5 with the 6th Annual Bachand at 860-315-2779. able to serve the community with the support POMFRET — BIBLE STUDY of “The Life TOWN WIDE TAG SALE sponsored by the of churches, businesses, community groups, and Ministry of Christ” from 7 to 8 p.m. every Pomfret Proprietors. Starting at 7 a.m., pur- BROOKLYN — There will be a take-out towns and people in the northeastern Wednesday at the First Congregational chase a map to guide you to the many loca- LASAGNA DINNER from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Connecticut area. There would be no Church of Pomfret, 13 Church Road, Pomfret tions throughout town. A number of locations Saturday, April 28 at the Federated Church, Community Kitchens without volunteers. Center. Rev. Thomas Crumb will lead this are fund-raising, so your purchases will also Route 6, Brooklyn. The menu will include There are many ways you can help us. You study. For more information please call 860- benefit a good cause. Maps are $1 each at meat or vegetable lasagna, salad, roll and can give money, donate food items or volun- 928-7381 or visit our website fccpomfret.org. Pomfret Community School, 20 Pomfret St., cake. The cost is $8 per dinner. teer your time. You can wrap plastic utensils, Routes 169 and 101. Profits from map sales and help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. NORWICH — The Spirit of Broadway registrations will benefit Pomfret’s 300th DANIELSON — The annual St. James Volunteer hours are Monday through Friday Theater, 24 Chestnut Street, Norwich will be Anniversary celebration. Spring BOOK SALE will be held Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail communityk- presenting a new musical based on well- April 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, [email protected] or call 860-779-2645 known author Lois Lowry’s Newbery Award N. GROSVENORDALE — The Friends of April 29 from 7 a.m. to noon in the St. James with your preferences and a telephone num- winning book, NUMBER THE STARS, which the Thompson Public Library will be holding Church Hall on Franklin Street in Danielson. ber where you can be reached during normal tells the inspiring story of the rescue of the their Spring BOOK AND TAG SALE on Thousands of books and recordings will be business hours. (www.nectcommunityk- Danish Jews as seen through the eyes of two Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at 934 arranged by authors and subjects for easy itchens.org) ten-year-old girls: best friends Annemarie Riverside Drive (Route 12), North browsing. Homemade pastries and Baker’s Johansen and Ellen Rosen. This musical adap- Grosvenordale. Dozen coffees will also be available. Most WOODSTOCK — Come and learn about the tation emphasizes the humanity of the heroes items are priced at a dollar or less. All pro- WORD OF GOD from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. with humor, suspense, and a thrilling melodic KIILLINGLY — The Killingly HISTORICAL ceeds benefit the St. James School Tuesdays at the North Woodstock score and is appropriate for audiences of all and GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY is sponsor- Endowment Fund. Please call Jim at 860-774- Congregational Church, 1227 Route 169, ages. Performances run from May 2 through ing a program by Betty Oderwald, president of 7755 and leave a message if you need further Woodstock. Greg Wilmot, study leader. For June 3, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., the U.S. Daughters of 1812 Connecticut information. more information, call 860-963-2170. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday Society. She will be focusing on what hap- matinees at 2 p.m. For tickets or more infor- pened in Connecticut during the War of 1812. MOOSUP — There will an ITALIAN BUF- REGIONAL — WORDS OF PEACE, a practi- mation, contact the Spirit of Broadway Please join us at the Killingly Historical FET DINNER Benefit for fire victims James cal way to go inside and experience that joy on Theater Box Office at 860-886-2378 or visit Center, 196 Main St., Danielson, at 1:30 p.m. and Chriscilla Nigh and Peter and Charity CTV14 Channel 14 at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays for www.spiritofbroadway.org May 5. Stoyanovich from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April Thompson, Woodstock, Pomfret, Brooklyn 28 at the American Legion, 66 Prospect St., and Eastford. Moosup. DJ Eddie G, dinner, dancing, raffles THURSDAY SUNDAY and cash bar are all included in your $10 dona- PUTNAM — There is BINGO every Tuesday tion. Tickets available at The American night at the VFW Post 1523, 207 Providence St., MAY 3 MAY 6 Legion, or by calling either Heather Belanger Putnam. The doors open at 4 p.m. Bonanza MOOSUP— A FREE MEAL will be served at DANIELSON — The Danielson Elks Lodge at 860-234-9540, Emily Savoie at 860-319-9784, cards are sold at 4:30 p.m. Other games at 6 noon every Thursday at the All Hallows #1706 will hold its Annual FISHING DERBY Anna Terwilleger at 860-823-9905 or Melissa p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. There is a W.T.A. Church, 130 Prospect St., Moosup. All are wel- on Sunday,May 6 at Markover Game Preserve Bradley at 860-705-0407. Tickets will also be 90% payout. Also a progressive game. Food is come. Community Kitchens is a non-profit 570 Cook Hill Road in Danielson. Children available at the door. If you are interested in also available. organization that is able to serve the commu- between the ages of 4 and 15 who reside in donating a raffle item or food please call any of nity with the support of churches, businesses, Plainfield, Canterbury, Sterling, Killingly, the above numbers. Also, a donation fund has POMFRET – The Pomfret Seniors community groups, towns and people in the Dayville, Brooklyn, and Foster, R.I. are wel- been set up at The Savings Institute & Trust. If Association will have a BROWN BAG LUN- northeastern Connecticut area. There would come to participate. Registration begins at 8 you would like to make a donation you can CHEON at noon Tuesday,May 1 at the Pomfret be no Community Kitchens without volun- a.m. and the Derby runs from 9 to 11 a.m. fol- visit a local branch of The Savings Institute or Senior Center, 207 Mashamoquet Road, teers. There are many ways you can help us. lowed by a brief awards ceremony. Food and mail your donation to P.O. Box 400, Brooklyn, Pomfret Center. Speaker will be Dr. Murray You can give money, donate food items or vol- beverages will be available. CT 06234. Please make checks payable to Buttner. All Pomfret seniors are invited. unteer your time. You can wrap plastic uten- Nigh/Stoyanovich Family Benefit Fund. sils, help set up or clean up tables or serve meals. Volunteer hours are Monday through THOMPSON — Are you weighed down by Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. E-mail commu- tragedy in your life? Have you had to face trag- [email protected] or call 860-779- B6 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 27, 2012 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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Behringer 120 watt 4 $160 each Double-bowl Unisex Small. Call: 508-885-3136 Includes Alternator, Power **Town To Town** channel keyboard/PA Rugs: Steering Pump, Raw Water $150 OBO Ceramic White Amp •8x10 blue-$55 Pot Sink Or: 860-888-5207 Classifieds Stainless, with faucet. Pump, Etc. 508-783-3825 and Gold $100.00 •5x8 wool, black, green, gold $3500 508-909-4111 jungle animal-$85 $200 Call 508-259-8805 Electric 3 foot 2 Pianos Bassett King Christmas Tree All For $1,250 Or Best Offer Call: 508-839-3376 9 Piece Formal Complete with center light Call: 774-312-0105 Both In Excellent Condition Waterbed Set Downsizing Items Call: 508-765-9853 Price Includes Tuning & Traditional Dining Featuring Solid Oak and small bulbs. Comes in For Sale In Dudley or 508-943-3105 (4) Museum Move To 1st Floor Location Construction With Dovetail three pieces. Quality Ship In Worcester County. Room Set For Sale Design, Four Drawer $100 Exercise (2) Northface Please Call From the Glenwood Pedestal Stand, Bookcase Call: 508-756-3690 •10” Table Saw Jackets Models 508-885-3705 Collection, in great condition. Headboard, Monterey 1000 Equipment In glass cases. Serious Firm Mattress With Heater, Dark Pine Hutch- •5’ Professional Gunthy Rinker Womens medium, black. with base & top Good condition. inquiries only. $800 firm Side Rails, Dresser Drafting Table Fitness Flyer Call: 860-608-7168 2003 Holiday Call: 508-407-7244 And Nightstand. 78 1/2”Hx55”Wx19”D. w/accessories $80 each Excellent condition Health Rider Regular Mattress Can Be Weslo Cadence Electric Rambler Substituted If Desired. $175 •Walnut and Black 9Ft Fisher Plow Motorized Treadmill Reese Outfitter ************************** Vacationer 33ft Has frame and angle hydraul- (But Not Included) Credenza NORDIC TRACK SKI ics, good edge and mold $450 Call: 508-347-7492 Bmi Universal Weight Pivoting 4 Bike M/H Center Cable/Pulley EXERCISER and Ford V10 engine/trans- board, with snow foil. 860-779-3304 anytime •Four White Plastic Rack CADENCE ELECTRIC Outdoor Chairs and Guided, 2 inch receiver mission package. 47K $700 Darkroom All in good condition $50 TREADMILL, miles, 2-slideouts. BEAUTIFUL Tables both in good condition. Call: 860-774-2559 Equipment Lot price Professionally main- •Studio Couch $350.00 Call: 860-942-4767 tained, all synthetic fluids Dark Wood Almost everything ************************** AFFORDABLE you need! Takes It All! (Amsoil) Great oak Dresser •Full-sized Bed 508-867-0196 (2) Wooden High Sacrifice for $125 cabinets throughout, USED FURNITURE Beseler 23CII enlarger, timer, Call: 508-347-5445 ******************* bottles, safelights, trays, w/Headboard and Night Chairs many extras!! We have good used furniture With attached matching Tables Attached Rides Great!! print washer, graduates, Refinished 17 or 17 1/2 at low prices and new mirror. 7 drawers + 2 books and more. Old but FENCE FOR SALE $50 each $39,900 mattress sets of all sizes. drawer cabinet. used very little, excellent •Glass Top Dining Stubben Jumping Call: 860-420-9906 High quality ornamental Call: 774-452-3514 Twins-$89 71Wx34Hx19D condition. Table fence. 10 panels at 8 foot Saddle For Sale Full-$119 w/three chairs each. 13 line poles too. (275) 33 1/3 Records Needsflocking, in great 3 Piece Oak Queen-$159 ******************* $450 for all 1958-1970 condition. $300 508-885-5277 •36”x48” Unframed Paid $1,500 old country, rock-n-roll, Computer Center Pickup or Delivery!!! Mirror and classical. Call Phil: 508-752-0100 CALL JEFF: Will take $1,000 OBO Needs To Sell ASAP!! Excellent condition Diamond Ring Call: 401-808-9946 $300 OBO 100 Grand Street 860-930-4522 •Three Drawer Chest AM/FM radio/record player/ $400 Worcester, MA 01610 Gents 14K Yellow & White Gold. Center Diamond 8-track player Call: 860-634-0392 •Glass and Chrome $500 Office Chair Aluminum Carry Brand New 90/100 Surrounded By FOR SALE Excellent condition 6 03/100 Diamonds. Table For more information: Platform 14” Chrome All Fine Brilliance 860-974-2795 1950’s Blond $25 • Chrysler A/C 22x24 220V for Power Chair or Scooter Knock-Off Rims 26 Year Old Appraisal Was •16’ Aluminum $50 Set of Oak 64’’x29’’ motorized lift for $5560 Exterior Ladder • Window A/C 20’’x20’’ 110V (3) Aluminum Bedroom Set class III hitch With New Radial Tires! Will Sell For Same Now! Bureau, Mirror, Chest, TV Trays $125 EACH $35 Boats 774-232-0407 •5’ Wood Step Ladder • Twin Window Fan Full & Twin Excellent condition $500 OBO (Set Of 4 Available) (1) 16’ $25 508-885-1071 Thermostat/Reversible Motor (2) 12’ Headboards. Call: 860-974-0481 Dining Room Set •De-Humidifier $20 $75.00 or best offer! Call: 508-987-8086 Dark wood, colonial style. Cement Mixer Angle Iron Cutter Brass Fireplace 70x40 rectangular table •Lawn Mower Call: 508-347-7013 Call 508-735-9493 For Shelving Screen and doors with (2)leaves, (2) captain’s 30+ Miniature chairs, (4) straight backed FOR SALE Bricks and block of 4W296, HK Potter 2790 With accessories chairs. Custom glass top, Phone Bill: Carousels and Normally Sells For $700 hutch with lighted top. 508-856-0140 • 4 Anderson patio all kinds and all Beautiful Large Individual Horses $90 OBO $150 windows with frames sizes!! Vintage 50’s From 2” to 14” tall. Call 5pm-8:30pm Please Call Janet: $750 OBO Bedroom Set 508-867-6546 Call: 508-765-5800 Dressy Mirror • Outside wooden door Call: 508-248-7812 $500 Many S.F. Music Box 508-867-8415 with glass and frame, and Princeton Gallery For Sale: paid $250 plus storm door 2200 Electric Recliner Approximately 5 asking $75 $150 Items BRIDAL GOWN Antique (3) Shovels, Sports Cards square cedar mill 1980’s Alfred Angelo bridal Pitch Fork, Grass Racoon Coat Best Offer Mostly Stars & Rookies Marble-Top End Tables Price Ranges from Hardie Plank gown. Never worn, original Trimmer, Table Fan, 860-774-5020 Baseball, Football, Hockey, & Coffee Table $5-$60 price tag attached, beautiful Size 12 Basketball, And More! $150 For The Set Color Monteray Taupe lace overlay. (2) Oiler Cans, 1,200+ $95 For Sale Wheat Pennies $50 All In Excellent Condition. $500 34’’x28’’ Vinyl Call: 860-576-0983 $50 Pole lamp 508-885-3717 Come See!! Call: 508-864-9223 Call: 774-696-1043 Call: 860-299-5925 Call: 860-382-2327 $20 Replacement Window Tea Wagon $40 $30 Town-to-Town 3 Piece Set of Call: 508-234-3933 Luggage $25 Electric Dentist’s Chair Call: 508-867-6775 CLASSIFIEDS Full Lift & Tilt. Would HOME TOWN SERVICE, BIG TIME RESULTS Make A Great Tattoo Chair. $250 OBO For Sale 508-987-6395 6 month old full TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL TOLL FREE OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO US electric bed Electrical Material $1,000 [email protected] Industrial, Commercial, Whirlpool gas stove Residential $250 Wire, Pipe, Fittings, Relays, Your Ad Will Appear Coils, Overloads, Fuses, Whirlpool 22 cubic fridge 1-800-536-5836 Breakers, Meters, $500 In All Four Villager Newspapers Punches, Pipe-Benders. RATES: New Recessed Troffer Go-go UltraX and our website for one low price. Flourescent 3-Tube electric chair T-8 277V Fixtures $300 RUN UNTIL SOLD Enclosed $ PUTNAM VILLAGER $56 Each Kuper Washer • 30 Words or Less; No Pets/Animals or Businesses Call 5pm-8:30pm $150 • Ad Runs Until You Stop It (Up To One Year) 508-867-6546 22 THOMPSON VILLAGER Call: 860-908-7295 ENTERTAINMENT FOR SALE $ .00 Antique Dining Room Set- “All other” Classifieds - (RUNS IN ALL 4 PAPERS!) 1 Week 16 CENTER Chippendale Mahogany table WOODSTOCK VILLAGER 4 Piece Thomasville (pecan) $ .00 with 2 leaves, 5 chairs, hutch • 30 Words or Less. 2 Weeks 24 Includes Glass Curio and credenza. With Lighting, Excellent condition!! • Business ads, Help Wanted, Real Estate, Animals, etc. 4 Weeks $40.00 KILLINGLY VILLAGER Component & TV Space, Open And Enclosed Storage, Very Good Condition, Asking $800 To use this coupon, simply write your ad below: $1200 OBO Call: 508-943-8712 508-461-9285 FOR SALE You can include a check, or WE WILL BE HAPPY TO BILL YOU LATER! Cemetery or Pet Invacare Pronto Monuments: Beautiful Write Your Ad Here (or attach copy) stained glass & concrete M51 Power cemetery stones. ______Indoor/Outdoor Hexagon 16”x18” (2) w/ cross and flowers left ______Power (1) w/ flowers sit flush with ______Wheelchair landscape. Sure Step Technology $125.00 ea ______That Automatically Adjust To Keep All Six Call: 860-299-5925 Wheels On The Ground Name: ______At All Times. High-Back Van Seat, Deep Blue For Sale Address: ______Pearl Base. The Living room furniture, Lamps, Stereo,Entertainment Town: ______Zip:______Phone:______Cadillac Of Power Wheelchairs. Center, Glass Tables, Email (Optional) ______MSRP $3500 Bedroom Set, Paintings and Nordic Trac Exercise Mail or Fax to: Villager Newpapers-Town-To-Town Classifieds, 25 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 (Fax 508-909-4053) Selling For $2000 FIRM Equipment. Or email your ad to us at: [email protected] or call toll-free 1-800-536-5836 508-410-1784 508-839-3142 Webster, MA 508-839-2181 VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 27, 2012 B7

130 YARD SALES 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE 010 FOR SALE Estate Sale FOR SALE Ladies 14K yellow Must see furniture on 14 TOOL SHEDS Webster Player Piano- Needs work gold, round Railroad Ave,Dudley. Sat 4/28 9-2 some ros. Needs restoration or Made of Texture 1-11 at 121 School St Antique bookcase- needs cut, diamond enjoy old aged look... 8x8 $725 off Rte 12 work engagement ring 8x10 $900 Don’t Forget... •Claw & Ball Footed O’Brian Sailboard- New With six prong Tiffany head, 8x12 $975 Houseful of antiques and used once Table 8x16 $1275 Once you’ve sold it, call us to Wedding Dress- traditional .6ct. with wrap band and vintage furniture smalls. small diamond on each side. $90 Delivered And Pics remove your ad!! •Library Oak Table Built On-Site www.consignworks.com Call: 508-885-3192 $90 Appraised @ $3,500 Paying Top Other Sizes Available **Town To Town** Asking $1,500 •Older Leather Seat FOR SALE Chairs (3) Dollar Call 413-324-1117 Classifieds Stone Walls & Call: 860-774-4699 $30ea For Silver Coins, Rutland, MA 508-909-4111 •Oak Dresser Silver Dollars, Stones Laine Couch $100 Gold Coins, Trees for 16th Annual Town •(3) Matching Dining Paper Money. Wide Yard Sale & Chair Room Chairs w/Platform Sale Call: 860-933-5608 Floral Print On Beige Saturday, April 28 265 FUEL/WOOD 284 LOST & FOUND Rocker. Nice Wood, All Banks Recommend Us! Evergreen Trees, Colorado 8am-??? Background. Blue Spruce, Potted Trees, PETS For Sale-Like New Very Good Condition. Nice For Age Maps available on town $150 We Travel To You! Silver Blue, 18”-22” tall. FREE $300 Norway Spruce 3 1/2’ common (Routes 56 & Construction FOUND!!! •Men’s 8-9 1/2 boots, FREE Honest Appraisals 5/$99. All 10 trees for $85. 122A) and town lines skis, poles- $85 60” E.R. Buck AND MORE! We Operate By The Eastern Pine 5-7’ tall starting at 7:15am. Kindling Wood Female Calico Cat Rock Maple Dining MAKE VISIT Golden Rule! 5/$99. Over 200 participants All Different Types Of Found on Rte 169 in •Ladie’s 8 boots, skis, Room Hutch 508-943-8693 Excellent Privacy and lots of fun! Widths, Lengths & Southbridge around poles- $85 Excellent Condition. L&L Coin Border/Ornamental Rain or Shine Thicknesses Of Wood. 11/24/11 (Thanksgiving). Paid $1200. NASCAR Call Tom Call 508-278-5762 2x4, 2x6, Plywood. Well cared for older cat. •Small truck tool box- $60 Sell For $700 Evenings Good For Wood Stove Or Clipped nails, ear Die-Cast Models 508-450-1282 Outdoor Burners/Stoves. Call 508-476-2056 200 GEN. BUSINESS medication. •Magnavox 19’’ TV- $45 They’re Back! Delivery Available She Misses Her Family!!!! $5 And Up! Troy-bilt By The Truckload Large Jointer BRAND NEW Primitive Honey-tone Call: 860-928-1495 $175 SHIPMENT! Polar Blast 204 WATER EQUIPMENT 508-867-2564 Call: 508-347-5804 Pine Hutch or: 508-245-2221 Ford Factory Heavy-Duty Motor Lift Blessings Farm 6x4x2 Snowblower $225 10.5 HP, 30 inch cut, mint Floating Pontoon 50 H Foote Road $525 275 FLEA MARKET 6.5ft Tonneau Antique Cast-Iron Charlton condition, always stored in Dock/Swimming Cover Coal Stove 508-248-1411 heated garage. Platform 285 PET CARE Fits 1999-2004 Super Cab $200 (5) Antique Windsor Dudley $250 OBO 1929 Chevy Engine New Invacare Chairs $950 OBO With ladder. $275 Clinical 4 Position (3) Thumb-back, Call: 508-341-1337 10’x5’, in good condition, Flea Market newly painted!! FAN-C-PET Rinnai Gas Direct Generac Generator (2) Bird-cage Antiques, Collectibles Geri Chair $450 & General Mobile Vent Wall Furnace $250 Soft seat, gas cylinder, lift, Utility Trailer $500 OBO Open Every Saturday-Sunday Grooming Salon Model #RHFE-263FA II Radial Arm Saw multiple positions, 4 swivel 8am-4pm $125 casters, fire retardant foam & Antique Child’s Rocker 5’10”x12’ Call: 508-347-9081 $750 OBO Vicki Kelley Band Saw give, 2 trays each 10”x19” $125 Duel axle, a must see!!! Something For Everyone! Call: 774-696-0219 $150 Behind BP Gas Professional $400 $650 Tandem Kayak At Dudley/Webster Line or: 508-867-6706 Call 508-752-8569 Like New Oak Call: 860-923-3497 Groomer After 6PM Call: 508-867-6323 Computer Hutch For Sale 2 Acres, Indoors! 20 Years Exp. Gas Log For Sale $550 Good design, and good Jotul GF200 LP Gas LEER FIBERGLASS www.dorightfleamarket.com “We Go Right to New Larson White Video Surveillance condition. 1-800-551-7767 $650 OBO TONNEAU COVER Value Core High Was $1,100 Your Door” 700 series New ‘08. Used Charlton System Little used, sell for 508-987-2419 Mini Kota Electric one season. Fits Ford SD View Storm Door 508-248-0684 With monitor and 4 cameras. 281 FREE PETS 1999-2007 shortbed Self storing screen & glass, 2 night vision and 2 regular. $600 Fishing Motor 30”x80”-81”. Ordered the $600 Call: 860-974-1993 36lb thrust, 5 speeds Propane J & L $495 OBO wrong size. Call: 860-382-5435 Looking for $125 OBO Call: 508-278-0810 $150 OBO Gas Heater Trailer for Jet Ski Pet Sitting VISION FITNESS $500 wonderful loving Service Fitness Power Lumber Call: 508-347-9804 50,000 BTU Fitness machine homes... 1,000+ board feet Model X60005 Professional at Home Rider • New TempurPedic MAKE AN OFFER!! Lift for Jet Ski Pet Sitting and Dog Walking $100 OBO 2’’ Pine Excellent condition, 4 year old 12’’, 16’’, 18’’ widths Bed- Twin used only one month $500 German Short Member of National Dried 30+ years indoors Call: 508-892-8588 Paid $1,100.00 Association of Professional Call: 508-943-2174 • Reclining Chair- Asking $575.00 Haired Pointer. Pet Sitters $2.25 BF OBO For Lot excellent condition HONDA 250EX 4 Seat Aluminum Male named “Logan”, Established 1996 Golf Clubs Call: 508-735-1218 • Hammond Player Organ Sauder 4-wheeler. Barely used Pontoon neutured, loves to run, Certified • Bonded • Insured Full set w/bag & and needs a big yard. • Stromberg Carlson Computer Armoire $2,500.00 PEDAL Boat 508-347-3826 approximately 40 balls. Maple Dining Record Player Black, Good Condition. Call 508-560-5056 31”W x 52”H x 19”D Canopy included 2 year Old Pitbull Room Set • Moveable Dish Cabin $1000 $50.00 With 2 built-in leaves, 6 With Slide-Out Wheel Horse Female named “Calle” Call: 860-377-3885 chairs, seats up to 10 people, • Sheet Music- Keyboard Tray blue nose. Not spayed. excellent condition. $100 Lawn Tractor Call: 508-949-2189 Great for single pet w/music cabin Model 257H, With 37” Greenhouse $550 Eastford Mower Deck. Hydrostatic enviorontment. 12’ long 9’ wide 7’ high Call: 508-476-1577 Call: 860-974-1422 Call: 860-377-4961 Transmission Not Working. 205 BOATS Complete with automatic Before 10am Excellent 17HP Kawasaki Call: root vents, thermostatically Scuba Gear Engine And Body. 14’ 2003 Polar controlled fan, potting table Milk Can (2) Sherwood 774-318-8439 and benches, propane heater $15 Newmac Hot Air Regulators/Gauges $325 OBO Kraft Bass Boat 10,000/20,000 btu Furnace (2) Seaquest BCDs 508-476-5007 & Trailer Steel Trunk 122,000 BTU, 4 ton air 25 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, $1,000 OBO (2) Steel Tanks My name is Pixel $12 condition ready, like new, Whole-House Minkota trolling motor, Same Owners Call: 860-933-3678 used to heat basement. (2) Gear Bags Ventilator New batteries, and I am an older male Car Ramp Asking $1,000 Excellent condition. Persian cat. Tom & Camila Handmade Maple Call: 508-943-5958 $400 $25 $5,000. $10 Call: 860-923-2759 Painted Deacons (3) Antique Wood Call 508-347-3575 I love to be loved and New Stuff! Oak Dining Room want a human to take Reconnective Healing Bench Ready Heaters Scuba Gear Windows care of. I will purr, love, Animal Massage With mahogany seat. 51” colonial, 6 chairs (S. Bent) 1/4” Parkway wetsuit, wide x 73” high x 24” deep. $45 90” table, 36” mirrored buf- 3 Aluminum 80 tanks, $75 Each 1995 Glastron 17ft be affectionate, and Animal Communication fet, 56” lighted china closet. cressi sub B.C. gauges with Fiberglass Boat sleep with you. I want to 2,000 3/4 100psi $1,000 regulator and octopus Small Shutters be the only animal in the As Always! $450 $4 Each (open style) with 88HP Call: 860-630-0036 Plastic Pipe and dive flag. Evinrude SPL outboard. house although fishes Reiki/Feng Shui $60 10 Fishing Call: 413-245-7388 Includes trailer. Easily seats are great I love to Natural Foods Heavy Colonial $500 takes it all 8. Used in fresh water for look at them. Flower Essences Outboards Call Mark At: water skiing. Alpha Wave Music Table Steel Shelf 3-25HP I don't do tricks but I Trestle Base $45 774-244-6781 Solid Top: 5.5’ x 3’ x 3” $250-$500 each $5,000 promise to be there for Boarding Captain’s Chair Shade Cutting 100 GENERAL Call: 508-234-5676 you if things ever get Indoor/Outdoor Runs Mate’s Chair Kubota Generator Call: 508-885-6657 Machine tough or depressing. It Skylights 4 Ladder-Back Caned Chairs A5000 2 years old 105 BULLETIN BOARD FOR SALE would be great if you Heated/Air Conditioned (2 New Seats, 2 Beat Seats) New battery Old Wooden paid $1,600 were retired or semi- ALL $250 asking $800 OBO CARE NET of NECT 1984 Formula 24’ retired as I get lonely if 508-683-6386 $350 Office Chair Day Care Needs volunteers!! 350 Merc Cruiser left too long. Supervised Groups w/Padded Seat Solverus Charge If this all sounds HEAVY DUTY Call: 413-245-7388 $20 For more information With trailer. GPS Finder. Daily/Weekly Rates Machine and more!! Well Large Play Yards paid $650 Please call: good to you call PIANO HINGES Older Dark 860-779-0218 maintained, must sell 54’’-57’’ long stainless steel asking $300 774-490-7880 hinges. Retail for $200 a MOTORS Wood Rocker please leave message if moving!! Training no answer and ask for Steven piece. 1/2HP 230/460V w/Pink Stenciled Flowers (2)Sharp model ER320 Basic - Advanced 1725RPM, 56 Frame. $ 50 Asking $8,500 OBO Group Or Private $45 OBO Cash Registers Call: 508-476-3824 New - Open Enrollment $50 each paid $250ea IN REMEMBRANCE 283 PETS Call: 508-885-2884 5HP, 230/460V Other Assorted asking $100ea Julie Ann Bainton 1740RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Household Items. 215 CAMPING Grooming Hobart $125 OBO (Knurowski) PUPPIES Baths To Full Grooms 860-779-0272 Call: 774-745-0226 36 Year Senior Secretary Stateline Just over the RI line Commercial 5HP, 230/460V Bay Path High School 3495RPM, 184T Frame/TEFC Ask for Bruce and have... Certifications! 2 Door Reach-In Old-Fashioned Dear Friend, Please Visit Camp Resort Lhasa Poos, Labradoodle, $125 OBO Sofa and Matching Our Guest Book And Leave A Killingly CT PCSA Levels I & II Freezer Cherry Wood Chihuahua, Puggle, CPR Certified 4 Motor Speed Controls Chair, Note To Pay Your Respects Weekend Activities, Rec. Cocker/Corgie mix and a Model# HF2, runs good Hitachi J100, 400/460V Sewing Machine www.tinyurl.com/JulieBainton Hall, Adult Club House, Cocker Spaniel for sale. Reiki Master $600 OBO Best Offer Art Deco Retro JULIE Fishing, Pool, Shady & Lighterian Reiki VII Table Pastel Upholstery Health checked and up-to- Call: 860-942-4880 Nov. 26th, 1954 Sunny Sites, Camp Store. date shots. Reconnective Healing II Call 5pm-8:30pm With Drawers Above-Average Condition Nov. 30th, 2008 $1500 ICNDF Certified Trainer $200 OBO Hummels/Glassware, 508-867-6546 Asking $125.00 Send Your Love To: Please Call For Details, Please Call: Tea Sets, Collectables, 888-974-1977 (FAX) After 4PM Experienced, Caring Staff Set Of 2 Bureaus White-Wash Oak Coffee 508-476-7382 401-996-5705 Individualized Care WWI & II, Old Instru- MOVING Tables, Floor and Table Or Mail To: ments, cameras, La-Z-Boy Like New 1 With Mirror, One Without. Attention To Detail $250 OBO Lamps Also Available PO Box 979 1500 records, art. Sofa Bed Separately. Charlton City, MA 01508 260 COLLECTIBLES 508-987-0077 w/air mattress Beige Couch 860-928-6308 God Bless Pure Bred 95 F-250 Dump $400 w/2 Chairs, Ottoman. Authentic 205 Federal Hill Road Oxford, MA w/plow $600 OBO Solid Oak 107 MISC. FREE Revolutionary Puppies $5,000 Yellow Kayak 508-943-1428 Dining Set Over thirty breeds available. starwoodpetresort.com $200 774-242-7515 War Historic Health checked/guaranteed. In excellent condition! FREE WOOD Autographs State licensed. 99 Ranger Table measures 40”x60” www.laughlinkennel.com Dining Room Set- Panasonic Air without leaves. Genuine Original Signature $2,750 PALLETS 286 LIVESTOCK 6 chairs Conditioner (2) 12” leaves included and Autographs Of Laughlin Kennel 4 four chairs. Matching You pick up. Monday thru American Hero Icons. Call 508-987-7161 31’ Pacemaker originally $1,500 Wireless Remote George Washington $2200 $800 hutch measureing Friday 8am-noon. Quality $7,500 10000/BTU 73”Hx42”Wx18”D Stonebridge Press Benjamin Franklin $2200 Horse Hay $125 $300 25 Optical Drive Thomas Jefferson $1000 284 LOST & FOUND Window Air All Have Certificates Of 3’x3’x8’ Call: 860-608-2327 Quaser-6000/BTU Call Joyce: (located behind Southbridge Authenticity. PETS Square Bales Weigh Conditioner Hotel & Conference Center) Approximately 800lbs Each. seldom used Air Conditioner 774-200-3842 Clear Signatures Jukebox $100 $60 109 MUSIC/ARTS 508-476-1068 Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa For Sale Solid Rock Maple Found 1/8 No Chemicals or Hutch Preservatives 1951 Rowe AMI Call: 508-335-8882 Kitchen/Dining Zildjian Cymbal On Worcester St Dark Wood 50” W X 67” H NFL Autographed Second Cut Available Model “D” 40 16” D-Door Shelves Below-3 Room Table Set Excellent Condition. MTD Log Splitter LIKE NEW!! Helmet Collection In Southbridge... Rock Valley Farm Shelves Above With 4 Chairs Five Ridell Team Helmets Converted To Play 45’s. 25 ton, 5hp, splits $150 (1) 20’’ Rock Ride All black male cat W. Brookfield Holds 20 Records. horizontal or vertically. (1) 18’’ Crash Signed By MVP Icon Green eyes, very lovable, 508-867-2508 Call 508-867-4546 $300 Quarterbacks Spare Tubes & Service (2) 14’’ Crash not fixed, definitely a Manual. Great Sound, After 6:30pm Call: 508-885-9884 Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Real Solid Wood. $500 firm (2) 13’’ Hi Hat Dan Marino, Joe Namath, house cat. Snapper Stamp Collectors: (1) Stand Call: 774-287-5043 298 WANTED TO BUY $2000 Call: 860-974-1841 And Peyton Manning. 774-200-0501 Roto-Tiller Commerative mint sets, All Have COA’s Ski Boots IR5003, Used Twice first day issues, kids starter $450 $2000 OBO Wanted To Buy Paid $1295 kits and more!! 508-476-1068 Kitchen Craft Girl’s Lange Also stamped warship Call Buff: FOUND!! By Collector Ben-5, Size 6 TracVac postcards. 413-668-6330 Old comic books-1940’s Cookware Model 385-IC/385LH Call: 860-928-2677 265 FUEL/WOOD Young male long haired Boy’s Dalbello Used Once. brown and black cat. and up, old baseball and Basic Set Menace-4, Size 9 130 YARD SALES sports cards, Beatles Sells For $1495 Paid $1300 STOVE FOR SALE Cord Wood Neutured. Asking $75 Each memorabilia-1960’s and At Home Show Bear Cat Vac-N-Chip Pro Vermont Casting Wood YARD SALE 5 cord plus. Mostly red Was brought to vet for Stove (Aspen model) vaccinations. up, old toys, old $800 Girl’s & Vac Pro Saturday April 28 7am-3pm oak, stove length. advertisement signs; Snowboard Boots Used 2 days 33 Nauset Ave Found on Friday 3/16/12 Cargo Trailer Axle Models 72085, 72285, Designed to heat 600 sq. ft. soda, food etc. Roxy, Size 7 72295 Danielson, CT near the Lacky Dam area With Tires Original cost $1030 $500 of Douglas, MA. Asking $40 Used Twice (plus tax) $300 Paid $2772 MOVING SALE, SOMETHING You pick up No collar no tags Call: 860-779-2469 508-885-4342 Will sell for $900 Call: 860-974-1841 508-476-7382 774-272-2085 508-765-5763 860-974-0886 FOR EVERYONE!! Call: 508-341-9282 B8 ☎ VILLAGER NEWSPAPERS ☎ TOWN-TO-TOWN CLASSIFIEDS ☎ Friday, April 27, 2012

298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY 310 GENERAL HELP 454 HOME 505 APARTMENTS FOR 505 APARTMENTS FOR 298 WANTED TO BUY 298 WANTED TO BUY WANTED IMPROVEMENT RENT RENT WAR OUTE Advantage Orchard FIREARMS WANTED: R RELICS HELP WANTED Door Works Collector looking WWII US Firearms & Commercial and Hill FREE RENT! M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, .45 Pistols, 169 1911/1911 A1’s Residential Garage Heat/Hot Water WAR Doors & Openers Free Rent ANTIQUES 1 & 2 Bedroom Included! TOP PRICES PAID SOUVENIRS Sales, Service and Apartments. FREE RENT Have all necessary federal licenses 884 Worcester St. Installation Southbridge MA WANTED CALL FOR Affordable 1 2, and 3 WWII & EARLIER MORE DETAILS Bedroom Apartments Call Wally At Looking To Purchase 860-634-7337 For Rent. 508-234-5860 CA$H WAITING! [email protected] Heat & Hot Water Spacious, Fully Antiques Included And Collectibles Helmets, Swords, Surrogate Home Imp. Cont. Applianced. Daggers, Bayonets, #0633152 Free Parking Single Items Fully Applianced Starting at $698 Medals, Badges, Flags, Mothers Where a residential Or Entire Estates Uniforms, etc. Specious 510 550 MOBILE HOMES Over 30 Years Experience. Needed service call is still Starting At $797.00 • Pets Considered COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS We Buy It All only $50!! Park Model Call David Be part of a miracle Must Income Qualify • A/C In Every Unit And Also Do SECTION 8 Mobile Home On-Site Estate Sales 1-508-688-0847 Earn $28,000 CERTIFICATES • Pool For Sale By Owner I’ll Come To YOU! WELCOME Stafford, CT Fully Furnished, New Porch And Seeking Women • Basketball Court 21-43 Non-Smokers 500 REAL ESTATE Rte 190/min to I-84. Addition, Also Nice Shed & Estate Auctions With Healthy Call Marie • Playground 2,880 sq.ft.metal ware- Great Place For A Garden. house plus1,904 sq.ft. On Beautiful Lot Near ALL IKE NYTIME Pregnancy History 508-987-8121 C M A 300 HELP WANTED • On-Site Laundry office bldg. 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This Make Money the Windham County work- “Must Be Income Qualify” No Waiting List Today If newspaper will not You Have A HUD Voucher 1,200sq ft ing with adolescents with Removed knowingly accept any Selling complex behavioral health Call Today or CT RAP Certification & Office and storage WE NOW TAKE advertising for real estate Can Income Qualify Your Unwanted needs. This position involves that is in violation of the law. (860)923-3919 driving and having reliable YOUR AUTOS Our readers are hereby Owner will give you transportation is necessary FOR CASH! rivermillvillage@ To Income Qualify You Stuff!!! informed that all dwellings winnco.com price you cant refuse 3 bedrooms, (dbl, queen, for this position. Proof of car advertising in this newspaper Must Be Able To Afford Quality Dealers Wanted insurance is required for this Removal of Metal, USDA Base Rent Of... on all spaces!!! 2 twins), on dead end are available on and equal street, screened porch Best Deal Around. position. 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Financed By “Rememberance Section” Metal Pickup Connecticut Housing Authority, Write Raleigh Position Spacious, Fully Is Included. Equal Opportunity Housing.” All Four For $4500 OBO Etc. Must be motivated individual A/C, Refrigerators, Applianced. (Currently Sells For with excellent customer Washers, Small Trailers, Must Income $1800 Each) I Pay More For Bikes Batteries. Starting at $698 Us! relation skills. Background in Qualify. Woodstock CT 508-721-2572 For My Museum! fabrication, machining, • Pets Considered All Conditions Considered product development and WE PAY YOU Section 8 Vouchers Country Manor Apartments 1-800-336-2453 (BIKE) sales required. Mechanical Top Dollar For Your • A/C In Every Unit Accepted. under new ownership. 550 MOBILE HOMES aptitude along with an AUTOS Newly renovated 1 &2 understanding of machine TRUCKS • Pool Please Call bedroom units available shop fabrication and process Or TRACTORS • Basketball Court (508)987-1595 starting March 1. New N. 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Will consider trades and cash Hyundai Of Auburn 2008 Dodge Only $12,995 Let’s Talk, Make Slider Guards. miles, (6) Michelin tires, Call Chuck: 1-888-590-3859 Avenger #A221648C $5,200 OBO $33,000 An Offer! 508-248-5928 Herb Chambers Toyota & queen bed, (2) TVs, Onan Call (508)347-7300 Navy blue with grey interior, Hyundai Of Auburn 7.0 generator, backup Call 860-774-6128 2003 Mercury auto, 4 door, low miles, alloy 1-888-590-3859 Call: 908-242-2016 camera, (2) new batteries, 1973 Triumph TR6 767 VEHICLES WANTED Sable wheels. or email: hydraulic leveling jacks, Red, Many New Parts - Only $12,995 2004 Land Rover [email protected] Interior, Top, Exhaust, With 72,000 miles, #A22675A many extras, Summer Fun! Vehicle Needed Electrical, Brake Lines, 3L engine, power windows & Herb Chambers Toyota & Freelander excellent condition. Elderly woman looking for locks, cruise control, very Woodstock Campground And More! Hyundai Of Auburn $18,000 Activities include: fishing donated vehicle. 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Vehicle Needed!! needs TLC. $16,500 Hyundai Of Auburn Call 508-846-0986 Motor Home $2,500 1-888-590-3859 760 VANS/TRUCKS If anyone has a car that 508-282-2884 2009 Dodge $10,000 Gas Engine runs and can get a sticker FOR SALE Call: 508-942-8300 Allison Transmission 1983 Ford Pickup and they want to donate it Pick-Up truck side Journey SXT Work Horse Chassis to an old man that needs a boxes 2005 Kia Spectra 1997 Volvo Station Grey with grey interior, AWD, 24 K Miles Truck car to get to the stores. Silver, 4 door, auto, low 2007-2009 (2) 8ft, good condition, also Wagon only 25,000 miles, moon- 1-Slide Out 6-Cylinder, Clean Let him know he may be miles, great on gas. roof, 3rd row seating. Yamaha VStar Underneath, willing to give you some- have ladder rack free if you Only $8,995 White, 5 cylinder automatic Only $17,995 Queen Size Bedroom buy boxes! 1300 Stock Seat Asking $45,000 No Undercarriage Rust. thing for the car. $500 #H12891A transmission. 850 GL Turbo #A230448A Good Mechanics. 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